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Show •?s\-rs.*-:i • * \ . . ' ( .-:•: • v . • • • • • " • " . " • ••/• . . / • - "•I'^-v-.? . ' - ' . • : The Beaver Press « December 16, 2010 - Page-2 yotirmeal.' :;; ... ••;,*'•• TOPS Offers • Load your plate with vegetables and fruit. Remedies for • Eat sraaller portions of the meats and starches. Holiday * • Choose a piece of hard candy or gum to prevent snackCelebrations ing on high-calorie treats: Without Regret * '.:* Ask for non-fat milk or sugar- 1 USPS074-400 Published every Thursday in Beaver, Utah by The Beaver Press Secopd Class Postage Paid Beaver, Utah 84713 Martow L. Of3por . Sue Draper Publisher/Editor Business Manager .$17.00 $15.00 $20.00 Postmaster please send change of address to: The Beaver Press, Box 351, Beaver Utah 84713 bpress@xmission.com . Phone: 435-438-2891 What Students Learned /Class •_ Fax; 435-438-8804 6.1 learned how taxes are done. I think I'll pay someone else to do them for me from now on. 7. I learned thai I don't want to marry a girl that uses a credit card. 8. 1 learned F1CA will probably not provide a living when I retire, so I might' move to another country when I do. 9.1 learned all about stocks, and I don't plan to invest in them. 10. I've learned to question everything and not trust anything. "By Daris Howard Over the years, we have found that one of the students' greatest criticisms of any math class is their claims that they didn't, learn anything. I, thereTore, as part of their final, have the-students list ten things they learned. These things could be anything at all in relation to the cipss. They are allowed to write 11.1 learned that many things theiriist ahead of time and bring like birthdays don't follow theothem to the final if, they want. retical probability, but instead Most observations are quite noroccur 'm patterns. Maybe the mal, but some make for interestcold weather in the north in the ing reading. Here are some of winter is why there are a lot of babies born in September and the classics for-this year from my Math in The Real Wprlrj October. They ace 9 months after December and January. class, spelling errors included. 1 I learned that ! hale sflory 12. I learned that I do better in 3 problems. Of course, I actually class thai starts at 9:00 than I do in a class that starts at 7:45 in always knew that, so maybe I the morning. Maybe it is didn't learn it after all. because I make it to class. 2. i learned that I can't treat a 13. I learned that there are lots college rnsth class like I treated of 'dose-minded people who my high school math class. At annoy me. least I can't if I wani to pass. 14. I learned that some of the 3. I learned not to date guys I sit buttons on the. calculator, that I by named Adam. I tried two difthought were decorative, reaily ferent ones on two different do have a purpose. semesters, and neither one 15.1 learned the national debt is worked out. so big that i don't feel that bad 4. J learned not to date the girt about mine anymore. sitting next to me in main class. 16. I learned how depressing it (His name was Adam. See #3.) is the way the government 5. i (earned about scientific --spends cur money, notation, t-fel ^•'If.-Hearned too late that there iani. \ dorft knbw is a math lab with tutors to help I'll probably never see it again. Marshall / Yardley Wedding Jessica Konda Marshall and Levi Wade Yardley have chosen to be married on Saturday, Dec. 18,2010, in Minersville, Utah. * Pare/its of the Bride are Tim & Margie Marshall, parents of the Groom are Wade Yardley and Susan Yardley. us. I know you toid us, but I didn't take you seriously. 18. I learned that sometimes math makes you mad, and you need to just set it aside while you cool down. 19. I learned there are some real cute math iutors at the math lab, but I don't get much studying done when I go there. 20. Most of the guys on campus you think are hot end up already being married. 21. The library isn't really a scary place like ! thought, and is actually a good place to study, " 22. I lernt math tex are hard to reed. Thats prollaly why I doni do wll. 23. ( learned that I need a 3.5 GPA to go into nursing. I thirfk I will go into law enforcement. I learned people can add and stuff without a calculator. The older a person is the better they are because they were around before calculators were invented. Our teacher is better than anyone at this. Tm tired of ail this nonsense about beauty being only skin-deep. y want, an adorable pancreas? —Jean Kerr :****.; This is one job only we can handle. A do was j powei" i:ne cen energize tree*:,fences,even the ground around it—so whatever you do, never approach a downed line. Stay away, keep others away and call us at 888-221-7070 or d\di 911. There s"* ifx>u>andi cf volts flowing thrcoghtfiesefines,so please remember to be safe and keep your distance. Visit rockymountair«power.net/safety*for mot e information. • / •>* r SUBSCRIPTION RATES In Beaver County Beaver County Senior Citizen Outside Beaver County, t kk %m free sweeteners in hot beverages. ' • Allow seasonal drinks for times of celebration or just once . a week. • Skip the free samples when out shopping. While they may seem Insignificant, calories can add up if multiple snacks are eaten during the day. "Remember that food is oniy one part of .holiday gatherings," McDowell adds. "Make the meal a secondary aspect of the celebration. Spending quality time with family and friends is more important - and rewarding.* MILWAUKEE, Wl - The holiday season can be a dieter's worst nightmare. Tempting treats and schedules filled with tasks and events can quickly take a successful wellness plan off track. Parties and shopping combined with baking and planning make heading to the gym difficult. Selecting the healthiest items on the holiday buffet can be challenging when so many other seemingly more delicious and less nutritious choices are on the table. Memorial services were Members of TOPS Club, held in Milllahl, Hawaii on Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), December 4th, 2010 for Sibyl the nonprofit weight-loss sup{Erwig) F. Holmes. port organization, know that Sibyl moved to Beaver, making conscious food choices, Utah in 1972 with her husband. practicing portion control, and Jack Erwig. His death fn 1982 managing fitness goals are key marked the end of a great chapto maintaining a healthy ter in her life. She was fortunate lifestyle." But what happens By Daniel B. Kline to find love again, and married when the temptation gets to be A friend of mine has a twoBeaver resident Merrill Holmes. too much? year-old daughter. She's an They enjoyed 28 years together "As the holiday season adorable little thing, charming . until her death on November 20, quickly approaches, It is impor- and delightful in a way that only 2010. tant to plan healthy eating little girls can be. Right in the Sibyl will be remembered strategies to prevent weight Christmas spirit sweet spot, she for her faithful service to gain," according to Dena knows of Santa and presents, Jehovah for more than 60 years. McDowell, M.S., R.D., C D . , but not of paying the rent, keept She especially enjoyed the nutritional expert for TOPS. ing the lights on and dealing friendship of her brothers and "Every day we are faced with with the grim reality of having to sisters of the Beaver Kingdom obstacles that could derail a place food and shelter over preHall. Living in Hawaii since weight-ioss plan." sents. 2001, Sibyl looked forward to "But planning in advance My friend works with many getting The Beaver Press in her can help one stay on track" other friends of mine and we all mailbox. It kept her connected McDowell said. Consider these know her child. We also know a to a happy place and time in her holiday scenarios and their solumother who has very little, but life. tions to enjoy a healthful holiday works hard and does everything She often shared her fond memseason. she can to give her daughter the ories of the canyon, the first winThe Shopping Excursion best life she possibly can. ters' snowfall, and the hummingGone Awry I imagine that someday the birds that came back every After shopping all afternoon, daughter would grow to apprecispring. • you realize thai you missed ate these things, but a two-yearSurvivors include her huslunch and are now ravenously old on Christmas morning band Merrill, her four children: hungry. You figure that eating at knows nothing of sacrifice. A Jack Erwig HI, Jill Harding the food court won't hurt since two-year-old on Christmas (David), Joel Eiwig (Connie), you've been walking throughout morning should know nothing of and Jane Boatman (Mark). She the mall. sacrifice. was blessed with 15 grandchR"What you didn't realize is Instead, even if it's an illudren, 22 great-grandchildren, that certain food choices can sion, that child should know and two great-great-grandchHsabotage your exercise efforts," wrapping paper and unexpected dran. Her extended step family McDowell says. "Don't let delights - (tollhouses anq\stuffetf hunger win instead, plan ahead .animals, new,clothe$..and,whak~. fiYcKRfes fburchfMrenHS grand- and pack some healthy snacks" ever else a two-year-old girl "cMdren," 27 "great-grandchilin your purse such as almonds, dreams of. Children of that age dren, and four great-greata piece of fruit, or a high-fiber may not know what they don't grandchildren. granola bar." She was preceded fn death have, but they certainly know .She advises snacking on what they do. by her former husband Jack healthy, low-fat, high-fiber foods Erwig, and grandson Jack Erwig While adults strive for housto help stave off hunger and IV. Condolences can be sent to es, better cars and a wellmake the French fries or dessert Sibyl's family at P.O. Box 415, stocked pantry, a two-year-old not look as appealing. Watelua, Hawaii, 96791. only knows the p'ure joy of a "Remember to pack a water botcherished rtem and the happitle to drink throughout the day," ness of getting something new. she adds. As adults, those of us who have The Office Holiday Party things - be they meager or plen"Work parties offer many tifuS - have a deep responsibility opportunities to make poor food to make sure that the children choices as they often are buffetaround us know happiness on style meals with unlimited Christmas and beyond. dessert choices," McDowell I'm not talking about vaguesays. "Couple large portions ly suffering kids in far off lands. with alcoholic beverages and While they deserve our supports you may have a calorie nightas well, we must first make sure mare on your hands." the children of our coworkers, Planning properly can help neighbors and friends have to make holiday work functions a good networking tool instead' some joy this holiday season. of a nutrition nightmare, accord- Bring some light into the houses of those dose to us and well all ing to McDowell. PREPARATION "Eat a light sriack before be able to bask fn the glow. Preparation Is whit separates [good anglers from average In my case, few of us realleaving for the party such as an [ angers and winners from ized how hard our friend was apple and a glass of water. j losers on the NASCAR* circuit. Our racing team prepares For * Then, once at the party, use a working to get her daughter a I NASCAR race like soldiers go Ins small pfate and look for foods handful of presents to put under to war. That same preparation is good whether you're a that are not fried or oily-looking," • the tree. She never complained, tournament fisherman or a. she says. "Aim to fill your plate never asked for help and though •weekend angler. with lots of fruits and vegetables we should have known It would Preparation includes making sure el) your tackle Is be a struggle for her, we never to decrease the overall calorie .fuftctlcKlnf properly and having stopped to consider her difficult content. back-up tackle in c u e you htvt a problem. Take Inventory of road. Fun Family Gatherings your lure selection by color and Perhaps by chance or "When families get together, size and re-sftock accordingly for maybe through somothing any situation. Study lake maps food choices are plentiful and arid talk to focal fishermen. greater, we learned of our those favorite recipes are not Oo everything you car. to Rive friend's burden and quietly the yourself an advantage. only delicious but also comfortPreparation also means kindness began. In small increing," McDowell notes. [having a first aid kit handy as ments people helped as they well as snacks and water. Also, She suggests preventing check weather forecast and then could, tt was subtle and secret overeating at family gatherings take along a rain suit even if th* by planning in advance to spend as we were doing it out of affecweatherman says there will be tion, not pity. I sunny skies. more time socializing and less Our friend and her daughter time at the counter. "Offer to do NASCAR* drivtr have not had an easy road and kitchen clean up instead of Jamit McMurray competes in th* going back for second help- ' there's nothing I will do this holiBass Pro Shops9 *1 Chtvrotet day season that makes me feel ings," McDowell adds. ''Washing For man tips, ho onto dishes will help prevent going better than knowing I helped bring them both a smile on back for more food while allowing for extra calorie-burning Christmas. To take one worry off our friend's shoulders is a privipotential wHh this task." Consider these additional lege ! will not soon forget and I'm honored that she allowed us TOPS tips for making your holito help. days heathful: Whatever you have there is • Set food and beverage limits someone who has less, tf we ali for yourself in advance. share what we have with those • Order a glass of low-calorie juice or water. ' who matter to us, than we are all • Grab a small-sized plate for wealthier for the expertenco. Look Ciose And Offer A Small Kindness Sibyl (Erwig) F. |