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Letters to the Editor

Slow down and save yourself some money

Editor:

It amazes me how many vehicles whiz by me at 80-85 mph or more as I drive the speed limit up or down Parley’s Canyon, and how many of those folks behind the wheels of those vehicles are flooring full-sized pickup trucks or SUVs that are not particularly praised for the greatest gas mileage.

For those of you who are this type of driver, and so many of you are, don’t you realize you are consuming much more fuel by driving so fast? Not only that, but what’s the big hurry? If you identify with this group, don’t complain about the rising cost of gasoline EVER.

According to the U.S. Department of Energy web site on fuel economy, while each vehicle reaches its optimal fuel economy at a different speed (or range of speeds), gas mileage usually decreases rapidly at speeds above 60 mph. As a rule of thumb, you can assume that each 5 mph you drive over 60 mph is like paying an additional $0.20 per gallon for gas.

Observing the speed limit is also safer. Come on everybody, slow down and save yourself some money as well as limit your fuel consumption.

Charlotte Culberson

Wanship

Golf course renovation won’t be this year

Editor:

We are receiving inquiries about the golf course renovation at Park City Golf Club. It is not happening this season. As was accurately reported by The Park Record a couple of weeks ago, the renovation will begin at a minimum of 3 to 5 years. This will impact many of us and we will publicize the renovation plan well in advance of our start date.

Thank you,

Craig Sanchez

Manager, Park City Golf Club

JRES math program reports big numbers

Editor:

What can nine parents do to make math more exciting for students? How about bringing a pilot, a baker, a cowgirl, a construction worker, and runners to school? Add a little math, some great prizes, a big pizza party and what do you get? You get the "Hats Off to Math!" program at Jeremy Ranch Elementary School.

On April 25, JRES held a special assembly celebrating the successful conclusion of their first-ever math incentive program sponsored by their PTO. The objective of the program was to increase student enthusiasm for math by showing how math is applied in everyday life and in various professions. The five-week program showcased five different professions: pilots, runners, bakers, cowgirls, and construction workers.

Each Monday morning, students watched an exciting video featuring local professionals discussing how math is used in their showcased occupation. (Special thanks to Mike Kull for producing the videos and to the real-life actors/professionals.) In addition to the videos, students completed worksheets with math activities related to each week’s profession. The dedicated committee members and the wonderful volunteers also provided a lunchtime study hall to help students complete the worksheets.

As a fun incentive, students who turned in their math worksheets received a different-colored "Hats off to Math! JRES" bracelet each week. Furthermore, by completing all 25 worksheet activities, a total of 189 students received a personalized "Certificate of Achievement" award given during the special assembly.

The math committee tracked student participation and the total number of math activities completed per class. The following classes received the highest points, per grade level:

Corvaia 1st grade

Hendrickson 2nd grade

Wilson 3rd grade

Black 4th grade

Raymer 5th grade

These classes attended a fabulous pizza party on April 28. (Special thanks to NYPD Pizza at Quarry Village and to Toni & Greg Adams for donating the delicious cookies for the party.)

An unprecedented 90% of the school participated in the program, with up to 20% attending study hall each week! Based on these amazing results, Jeremy Ranch Elementary School is looking forward to making this math incentive program an annual event. Great job, JRES students!

Stacey Christensen

"Hats off to Math" coordinator


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