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I '. vmi mav . request an extension from I lie IK& using I'oriu 4KKH. Application fur Automatic Extension You will still h:v to accurately estimate vnur tax liability, and vim will be charged inlcrt'sl and hissi-1)1 hissi-1)1 v a penally on any unpaid balance SO m in January at on of St. George's Newest Motelst You'll love Out regularly low rates ana then take an additional 25 OFF : Just mention this ad ovher you i Off good rVough Jar 31 "Wii For Innervations Cilt; 1-800-929-0780 or 1401-673-6661 Free Cwtmentai Breath: 'HBO'PooS'JjctUr, Budget ton V 1221 South Ityn SlGtergt. UTVtn , -1W TV S Free parenting class slated The Gathering Place, in conjunction con-junction with Alpine, Nebo and Provo School Districts, Utah County Human Services and the State Division of Substance Abuse, is once again offering the "Developing Responsible Children" parenting program. This dynamic nine-week course offers free class materials, is based on the "Significant Seven", by Stephen Glenn, and is geared towards parents of teenagers. If you're feeling frustrated with your teen, havin:,' problems with communication, ur just plain want FHP making healthy changes FHP is "making some very healthy changes to serve you better. bet-ter. You are going to see some new names on some familiar places the FHP hospital and medical cen- tere. . But don't worry.'you can still receive care from your regular-doctor at these facilities, and they are adding new private physicians to their list of FHP doctors along the Wasatch Front and in new areas like St. George. In the next several weeks. FHP. Medical Centers will be changing their names to Talbert Medical , Group. They will be changing their signs and information materials in centers to reflect this new identity. This name change will not affect your FHP membership. FHP is still the name of your insurance plan. FHP still owns the majority interest in Talbert and Republicans to publican Women will have an opportunity to visit the Utah Legislature on Feb. 5. ' . A hot, catered lunch will be served at noon, and Utah County legislators will visit during' the lunch hour. They will respond to questions and , give an update of bilk- that are pending. A bus is scheduled to leave the Center for Personal Development teaching life management skills The Center lor IVrsnu.il and farcer Development teache. hie management skills In develop ier-.ioiinl ier-.ioiinl empowerment . enli.incine. M'lf-fslii'lli and i realinu sutcesslul relationships ihroimh assertive coiuimiiiiratioii The center also assi.-l.- with pro..'. In this class, everyone got tin rigfnt answer. THE QUISTKKI WAS: What can Utah Power do of schools? ' The answer is: viully when it comes to findiny trays to upgrade and improtv total energy utilization within the school. In many cum's, Vatll KM to be a better parent, then this course is for you.. '' "Developing Responsible Children" begins Jan. 31 at American Fork High ' School. , Interested parents can call 226-2255 226-2255 for further information and to register or contact the American Fork High School Counseling Center at 756-8547. Parenting classes ate for all age groups and are held at various sites throughout the county. Contact the Gathering Place at 226-2255 if interested. the medical centers will continue', to be part of FHP's HMO and PPO networks. All Talbert Medical Centers will continue to welcome FHP members. mem-bers. And, of course, you will still ' be able to receive care from the same great doctors, dentists ; and other health care professionals you always had. Why are they changing the names of the medical centers? Under the Talbert' name, the medical med-ical centers will be able to care for FHP. patients and patients with other insurance coverage. They believe this development . will help ensure the long-term success suc-cess of the medical centers and make FHP an even stronger health care company for you. ' For further information, call Mike Harris at FHP of Utah, 1-800-365-1334. Ext. 3710. visit legislature University Mall parking lot (southeast (south-east corner) at 7:30 a.m., returning that afternoon Between 3 and 3:30 p.m. Cost of lunch and transportation transporta-tion is $15. ' Call Pearl Kex-Hartzell at 225-1521, 225-1521, Muriel Thole at 225-3233. or Marlynn Gardner at 489-6875 for reservations. fe.-sioiial development liv proviil . mt: educationcareer opportunities, accessing financial resources lor education and training, writing elleetive resumes, and sponsoring professional workshops . Call 222-5(i:l lor more mini illation. illa-tion. QUITE A LOT hnpntrement. W orking with I tah htu er. schrmls in I tah hare so far saretliHvrlL'i million kilowatt hours of electricity. That 's it u nigh to itrer a community the sue of 'ark I 'ity for a year. i i . For sclwttts llie payoff is in major energy and maintenance dollar savings. , !Uit. thermit uiwkrs arc the stuJrtihichtt literally . e.vjhrhiice , i brighter futun- in the tlassnmmi. SSJ i. L'11 Citizen, Press, Review Wednesday, Jan. 24, 1996 Page 11 Family video series offered .The Timpanogos Baptist Church, a new church forming in northern Utah County, is sponsoring sponsor-ing a Focus on the Family video series for adults and teenagers. . Sessions are held on Saturdays at 7 p.m. at the Best Western Timpanogos Inn in Lehi, 195 S. 850 East, just off 1-15 exit 282. The video series , "l,ife on the Edge," has been prepared by Dr. James Dobson and will feature' "The ; Myth of Safe Sex" on Saturday, Jan. 20.'- iDdfeiy's Bridle .....-.' . V- :T'' :',Vm Announcing our special magazine supplement coming February 7th in this newspaper. ' -IcdDciyV You can use it in the months ahead to take advantage of the wedding information informa-tion and many money-saving specials for your wedding. Call The deadline for advertising and news articles is Wednesday January 31. For information and rates call Tom or Brett at 756-7669 I 0 Each video is about 50 minutes long, with a discussion' time held afterwards. Light refreshments are also provided. Affiliated with the Conservative Baptists of Utah, the Timpanogos Baptist Church has a Sunday evening Bible study group in Lehi and hopes to have regular services started by this fall. ' For more information, call Chuck Lovelady, 221-7937, or send e-mail to chiicknnthaol.com. TnflW UTAH POWER I HI KltiHT UNO tW NCKCt wii i |