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Show 1 2 Vernal Express Wednesday. October 1 7. 2001 Violence... B Continued from page 10 get lo a place here he can't find her. he ill hunt her dovtn, stalk her and murder ber. Seventy-fie percent per-cent of all abuse victim homicides happen after she leaves him! When he says "I'll kill you," she should take him very seriously. Why doesn't he quit? He has no incentive. Usually nothing happens lo him. If he goes to jail it is likely lo be for only a few hours. He has the sympathy of his friends and family because "she did these awful things lo him." He enjoys the power and control he has over his female victims too much to give it up for the limited retribution society soci-ety takes against him If the first wife escapes, he will simply find another and the cycle will start again. Uintah County Domestic violence is just as prevalent, just as much a problem, in Uintah County as in the rest of the world. There have been at least three homicides related to domestic violence in the county in the past two years. Statewide, 17 women were victims of homicides related to domestic violence; Uintah County had two of those 1 7. Domestic violence takes a heavy loll in medical expenses, lost labor, missed school days and juvenile problems. The majority of women and children on welfare or needing help from government agencies are victims of domestic violence. There is help available to get these victims out of the situation and into safety. It is limited and does not go far enough, leaving the victims with overwhelming financial finan-cial and emotional problems, but as one victim said, "It's a lot better than it was 20 years ago." Victim advocates are available to help women through the legal process and with adjustment problems. An eight bed shelter is available in Vernal. Food stamps are available within seven days of application. There is a homeless fund in Vernal as well as a small fund through L BAG (Uintah Basin Association of Governments) and Workforce Serv ices. When these monies are available they can be used to help set the w oman and her children up in an apartment or help send her to school for job training. There is a major flaw in this system sys-tem of help. In order to qualify for any help other than food stamps, a woman must have dependant children. chil-dren. A woman by herself, no matter mat-ter how badly beaten down by abuse, gets nothing else. She gets no funds, no counseling, not even a medical card to take care of her injuries. If she leaves she finds herself her-self on the street with only the clothes she is wearing. She usually has no identification of any kind because the abuser has taken all that from her. She faces all the dangers dan-gers of the street, including starvation starva-tion and violent attack from other men. Faced with these problems, she often returns to the abuser. Eventually she has children, who become victims.. .do you see where this leads? A woman cannot get out of an abusive situation without help. Unless she has children, that help is nearly impossible to get But having children makes the trap tighter. The daw in the system of help must be corrected. Society must begin to recognize these manipulative manipula-tive abusers for what they are: criminals. Law enforcement and the judicial system must demand justice jus-tice for the victims. Domestic violence vio-lence is a community problem that must be solved. Help bring the problem to the attention of everyone every-one by attending a Candlelight Vigil in front of the Uintah County Court House on Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. This vigil will be held in memory of those who have died due to domestic violence and in honor of those who have survived. "While you're trying to find the right words, your friend may be trying to stay alive! October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Ashley Valley Medical Center would like to remind the women of the Basin to have a mammogram iifor the ones uou level I jmm .V- i .-""HKT.. If I . '':'' m- A .-. v Jty- , s ' In celebration of the fight against . breast cancer, Ashley Valley Medical Center will be giving a small token of appreciation to each woman who has a mammogram J. 1 f . 1 USOMATA io Comiceirft The Uintah School of Music and the Arts USOMATA) will present its annual Grand Concert and Halloween Carnival on Wed., Oct 21 from 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. at Western Park. This year for the first time in 12 years the festive event is open to the public. USOMATA's conservatory student stu-dent body now numbers close to 100 musicians ranging in age from three years to adult Each student will perform in costume at this year's Grand Concert The Grand Conceit form was developed by Dr. Shinichi Suzuki, founder of the Suzuki method of teaching. It features unison playing, beginning with the most advanced players and adding each level until all participants perform the famous Twinkle and Variations." Grand Concerts have been performed world wide in Japan and Europe. They have been performed extensively exten-sively nationally in such famous and prestigious concert halls as Carnegie Hall and in Utah at Abravanel Hall. USOMATA's Grand Concert will feature violin, viola, cello, bass, mandolin, guitar and vocal performers. The Diamond Mountain Dandies will perform two first time selections, selec-tions, "Devil Went Down to Georgia" and "America The Beautiful. The first will set toes tapping and the second, done Willy Nelson style, will stir the pride of all who attend. The concert will climax in a Halloween Parade featuring violin, Library to hold wreath making class The Uintah County Library will present a class on wreath making on Thursday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. in the multi-purpose room. Raelynn McCormick, wife of Dusty McCormick, will be sharing her talent and helping participants welcome in the holiday season. She has been arranging flowers for about 10 years and specializes in weddings. The class will be a demonstration so no supplies are needed by people attending. It is open to the public and is free of charge. The McCormicks and their three children live in the Basin. TLC Grooming! Has Moved To 3679 S. 500 E. 789-1379 We are the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod WE STILL BELIEVE, TEACH AND CONFESS The Virgin Birth Complete Atonement in Christ Inerrancy of the Holy Bible Salvation by Grace through , Faith in Christ, not in works of man (g Our Saviour "I.-- Lutheran ISS 370 S. 500 W. Worship with us 789-1421 Sunday School 9:45 am Worship Services 11 am f $ If you dunk this picture a cute wait until you see Mya in person. Split Mountain Alpacas and Treasure! is your local supplier ' of fine alpaca animals and fiber. We have a selection of raw fleece, roving and yam from our own animals to delight spinners and oaften alike. We invite you to come and see and feel our fibers and experience these wonderful animals. SPLIT MOUNTAIN TREASURES is expecting expect-ing new shipments of alpaca teddy bears and sofa throws as weO as luxurious sweaters, had and gloves for holiday gift giving. TaschtJiAt farm risk m shopping spree uRmtt 789-0019. WWurAfcr mr gmoui Omstmm tptn hotuA violas, guitar, mandolin and voice, accompanied by keyboard, cello and bass students. After the concert and parade, the audience can enjoy the carnival featuring fea-turing such favorites as ring toss, apple bob, fish pond and spooky stories. A w ide range of goodies and treats will be available with the traditional "Witches Brew" served in a caldron. New to the event is a pumpkin carving contest All artists, sculptures sculp-tures and carvers are encouraged to bring their best carved pumpkins to be judged according to age levels 0-k. 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-12 and adult. Winners will be awarded ribbons rib-bons and certificates. Pumpkins may be donated to the program to be auctioned off after the contest Prof. Gary Pederson of USU is chairman of this event Another first will be a costume contest, judged in the same grade divisions as the pumpkin carvings. Awards will be issued to such categories cate-gories as most original, scariest and several others. Individual tickets to the concert will cost $2 and a family ticket (mom, dad and the kids) will be $5. This minimal admission fee will help defray the costs of the enlarged event. USOMATA is a non-profit organization orga-nization and it does not discriminate discrimi-nate against race, gender, age or religion. FESTIVAL II u J i U Friday Evening, October 26 6:00 -10:00 pm Downtown Vernal your Fall Festival Card stamped by participating merchants to be entered in the grand drawing! Prizes Refreshments Fun Savings Discounts Merchants Open Late n ii ii M to ii.jlirifci.tofu iV'W cfi'iiir. fifing iif. t ri II i in Falcon's Ledge Celebrate your success with style. Schedule your company's Christmas Party today! Schedule your Christmas Party now & get rooms 12 price 4-ft77-Q7Q17Q7 Falcon's Ledge Is a peaceful escape from Ii7-ui5r0i0f the world, wonderful rooms, great dining, WWW.falC0nsledge.C0m with interesting outdoor activities. Powerhouse Theater 435 North Vernal Avenue flntm inker's -NO (aT)l Dramatized By Hamilton Deane & John L. Balderson October 22, 25, 27, 29 & 30 Doors Open at 7:00 p.m., Shows Starts at 7:30 p.m. Dinner Show October 26th Dinner Served 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Show at 7:30 p.m. Reservations Not Required, Appreciated 435-781-1440 Show Only: $6.00 Dinner Show: $20.00 Produced by special arrangements with Samuel French, Inc |