January 6, 1999 - Page 6 Small World makes families DUCATION UTOWUPuwuuwiW.mi" Kami Weiss: jit. k Profile. Kami's philosophy of life is, the fullest." Described as a hardworking, "live life to kind, honest, dependable, perfectionist, Kami is also an active Senior member of the Lehi High studentbody. is She the Art currently Sterling Scholar and vice president of the Art club. She has also served as a cheerleader on the cheerleading squad. Kami has received various art and academic awards ' W')'II IHI live life to the fullest' Kami Weiss, daughter of Chris and Janene Weiss of Lehi, is this week's Pioneer fun-lovin- '" Dear Ann Landers: Back in October 1995, 1 wrote you a letter. I was looking for Bea McGraw, a woman my family met on a plane from Russia. She gave our newly adopted child a $20 bill as her first American money. We did not thank Bea properly and asked you to help locate her. You printed my letter, and sure enough, we connected. I thought your readers might like an update on our adopted daughter, Valla. She including the National English Merit Award, the Hope of America award, the President's Educational for Award Excellence, and a superior rating at a recent state art competition. She is currently taking the advanced placement art class and she maintains a 4.0 grade til ' point average. In church activities, Kami is an active member of the Lehi 8th Ward. She is involved with the Young Women's organization and has received the "Young Woman of Truth Recognition" and the "Young Woman of Promise Recognition" awards. She has also participated in numerous service projects and activities. In her free time, Kami enjoys participating in all sports, making scrapbooks, and wake boarding. Kami's future ambitions are Kami Weiss students. She takes gymnas- to become a dental hygienist and graduate from college with a master's degree. tics several hours a week and is doing beautifully. She is a happy child with a lively sense of humor. We are very proud of her. When you mentioned the World Small Adoption Foundation in St. Louis, the organization received over 3,000 requests for information. Despite the high cost of foreign adoption, Small World was able to adopt out over 100 children who otherwise wouldn't have had a chance in life. Small World recently had a reunion party my wife and I attended. A couple we met there told us about their newly adopted child and his experience on the plane trip home. Of course, I told him about our plane trip and how I wrote to you about it. He then said my letter in your column was the reason he and his wife adopted Outstanding students.... Students of the Month at Sego Lily Elementary, for the months of September through December, included, front row, L to R: Nathaniel Patterson, Gary Crofts, Melissa Bancroft and Kelsey Christofferson. Back row: Tonni Green, Michael Romney, David DeMille and i0Mk 1rS " -- birth- day and began first grade. Her teacher sent us a note last week telling us how well Valla is doing and how helpful and caring she is toward the other J 1 y just celebrated her 7th X their little boy. Ann, on behalf of all the people you have helped, thank you. Jim, Charlotte and Valla Janyee Wilson. Mielziner, St. Charles, Mo. Dear Jim, Charlotte and Church News I I A 1 Elder Matthew Alva rfS I Jonathan Alva Elder Elder Nathan Adams Area missionaries to speak Missionary Training Center on Jan. 13. Matthew V.Alva Elder Matthew Vincent Alva, son of Gene and Christine Herman of Lehi and Danny and Shonna Alva of West Jordan, has been called to serve in the Brazil Marilia LDS Mission. He will speak in a sacrament service Sunday. Jan. 10, at 10:50 a.m. in the Lehi 1st Ward, 120 200 South. Elder Alva will enter W. the Elder Jonathan David Alva, son of Gene and Christine Herman of Lehi and Danny and Shonna Alva of Wrest Jordan, has been called to serve in the Portugal Lisbon LDS Mission. He will speak in a sacrament in 120 W. 200 South. 13. Friends and family are invited to attend an open house for both Matthew and Jonathan, to be held from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Lehi Riding Club building, 300 N. 500 West. Nathan Adams service Sunday, Jan. 10, at 10:50 a.m. in the Lehi 1st Ward, Elder Nathan Adams, son of South Stake to hold women's conference The Lehi South LDS Stake will hold its annual Women's Conference, with the theme taken from Proverbs. "Trust in the Lord." The event will be held on Saturday, Jan. 9 at 10 a.m. in the Lehi South Stake Center, 600 S. 500 West. All sisters 12 years of age and older are invit ed to attend. Speakers will include Marilyn Nielsen, Mama Berry, Merrill and Kellie Lynn Barnhurst, who will speak on Trust Service, Prayer, Trust in Trust in the Scriptures in Ext. 2402 Serv-- (619)645-843- HOW PREPARED ARE YOU? 4 wen tii Laminated WAioHjre Structures 72 HOUR EMERGENCY KITS WATER PACKETS Financing Avllablal WATER STORAGE BARRELS WATER FILTRATION SYSTEMS EMERGENCY FOOD RATIONS 24'x32'x9' $5,535 36' x 48' x 11' $10,285 54' x 72' x 14' $19,675 mv An I nn. Toll Free DEHYDRATED FOODS t Valla: Letters like yours gladden my heart. Thank you for letting me know I was instrumental in making so many people happy. Dear Ann Landers: My problem is my mother. I secretly call her "my smother." She is a healthy, able and fit drives everywhere and does a good job of running her home. The problem? She craves attention and expects to be entertained and included in everything I do. e husband and I have do so and our grown jobs, children. They are married with families. Everyone is busy with their lives. Mother is included, of full-tim- My course, in all family functions, where all she does is complain about how lonely she is. She loves gossip and knows everybody's business. She is very critical of the grandchildren, so of course they avoid her whenever possible. My husband tends her yard and does her repairs, and I take her to doctor appointments, but we cannot be a marriage of three. Mom is very manipulative with her guilt trips, which I try to ignore. But she really is a pain in the neck. I love my mother and will always tend to her, but I don't like her. What should I do? Manipulated Daughter Dear Daughter: It is diffi- cult to retrain a mother. Get her involved in some volunteer work. She needs to feel needed. You will be glad you did. And so will she. ld S 11 Elder Ramsay Beecher Stephen and Marilyn Adams of N. 300 West. Elder Peck will enter the Lehi, has recently returned from serving in the Minnesota Missionary Training Center on Jan. 13. Minneapolis LDS Mission. He will speak in a sacrament service Sunday, Jan. 10, at 12:30 p.m. in the Lehi 5th Ward, 465 E. 300 North. Ramsay Beecher Elder Ramsay Beecher, son of Bob and Katie Beecher of Lehi, has been called to serve in the New York New York North LDS Mission. He will speak in a sacrament service Sunday, Jan. 10, at 10 a.m. in the Wines Park Ward, 200 N. Center. Elder Beecher will enter the Joshua J. Peck Elder Joshua James Peck, son of Ken and Barbara Peck of Lehi, has been called to serve in the Spain Madrid LDS Mission. He will speak in a sacrament service Sunday, Jan. 10, at 9:30 a.m. in the Lehi 7th Ward, 1095 Elder I Jacob Loveridge Ugh ting accounts for about 10 percent of the average residential electric bill. Don't use any more than you need. Turn oughts in any room not being used. Concentrate lighting where you need it the most in reading or work areas. fnni Afisjnnn WEST PACIFIC DR. AM. FORX Missionary Training Center on Jan. 13. 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