Campus News Briefs
Eccles Ice Center launches Web site
The George S. Eccles Ice Center announces the creation of a new Web site for any and all skating enthusiasts.
The new Web address is designed to allow the viewer immediate information about the happenings at the Cache Valley ice facility.
The new Web site address is www.ecclesice.com and is hosted by PC’s Unlimited.
Included on the new Web site is information on the current month’s public skating schedule, freestyle skate schedule, learn to skate lessons, figure skating instruction and hockey programs for youth and adults.
The Eccles Ice Center opened its doors on Jan. 1, 2002. The Ice Center was host to visiting Olympic teams as they prepared for the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Games.
The rink is located at 2825 N. 200 East in North Logan and can be contacted at 787-2288.
Week of the Young Child shows needs
The Cache Valley Association for the Education of Young Children and its community sponsors is supporting several events to celebrate the Week of the Young Child, through Saturday.
The Week of the Young Child highlights the importance of families, early childhood professionals and communities working together to support every child’s healthy development and early learning.
“Quality early childhood education is one of the best investments Cache Valley can make for our children’s future,” said Connie Schultz, president of the Cache Valley Association.
Research shows children attending high-quality programs are more-likely to develop the language, pre-mathematics and social skills they need to succeed in school, Schultz said.
There will be a free concert Monday for children at the Whittier Center (290 N. and 100 West) at 7 p.m.
The week will end on Saturday with an awards ceremony for childcare professionals who will be recognized for their achievements.
Preserve to honor past congressman
The Resources Committee in Washington, D.C., has approved the creation of a 15-acre nature preserve in honor of former First District Congressman Gunn McKay.
The preserve will be located near McKay’s hometown of Huntsville, Utah.
The preserve, to be created on U.S. Forest Service land, will serve as a nature buffer between the residential neighborhoods and farms near Huntsville and the nearby Cemetery Point recreational beach areas along the Pineview Reservoir.
Gunn McKay served as Utah’s First District representative in Congress from 1971 to 1981. He died on Oct. 6, 2001.