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Show Free Press - Wednesday, September 24. l.l 1997 Illl. Ill MUI.WMIM " Jtl"1"" Anne Makin: 'You can be anything' Anne Makin, a redhead full of patience dealing with four tormenting brothers, enjoys the events in her life and the happy memories they bring. She also states that her life's motto is, "you can do or be anything, if you put your mind to it with the right attitude." Anne is the daughter of Carl E. and Tamera M. Makin of Pleasant Grove and this week's Pioneer Profile. Making memories in school activities is what it's all about for Anne. She is currently serving as Senior class vice president, varsity captain of the Lehi High tennis team, and treasurer of the National Honor Society. Last year she received the Honor Citizenship Society School district seeking senior volunteers The Alpine School District is looking for senior volunteers to serve in local schools. The opportunity is through the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) and allows senior citizens to contribute to the success of local students in a variety of meaningful ways. This past year, for instance, 98 volunteers, serving in 23 contributed schools, 6,688 hours. According to Sharon Smith, RSVP District's Alpine Coordinator, volunteers can serve in whatever capacity they wish and for whatever time period they feel comfortable. "It doesn't matter how much experience or background a person has, or how much of a time commitment if a person they can make has a desire to serve and likes kids, we'll find the right place. It can be tutoring students, helping with music or arts, assisting in the classroom, or even helping out in the office; and it can be at any age level, elementary through senior high." Under the program, which is the by Mountainlands Association of volunteers Governments, receive a free school lunch on the days they participate, along insurance. with If you're a retired senior citizen, have some free time on your hands, and want to make a meaningful contribution to the lives of young students or contact Smith at call the Alpine School District Office in American Fork. on-sit- ' lUc . A" ?2.Js6&. ..y.v; !?, Award, was a member of the prom committee, and for the past two years she was voted "most likely to succeed" by her peers. Anne is maintaining a 3.996 gpa while taking advanced classes in English, calculus, and biology. She is also taking several concurrent enrollment classes through Utah Valley State College. Anne is an active member of the Grove Creek 2nd Ward in Pleasant Grove and has served in all her Young Women's class and teaches tennis lessons. She has worked with the student council and National Honor Society participating in service projects and donating many hours toward improving the community and school. Anne's hobbies include tennis, art, crafts, telling stories, . t i Anne Makin 1 playing piano, writing in her journal, swimming, singing, and smiling. Anne's future ambitions are to receive a college scholarship and graduate in a field that truly interests her. She also plans to marry a wonderful, loving man in the temple and raise a happy and contented family. Don't let the girls go to the prison Dear Ann Landers: I had to write when I read the letter from the mother who is encouraging her teenage daughters to visit that "poor" teenage boy in prison. The mother has obviously fallen for the typical "not my fault" line that every convict pulls to get sympathy. I wouldn't be surprised to find out that the daughter has already developed a major crush on the "nice young fellow who got drunk and killed a man." That, of course, is the line he is feeding her. Do I know what I'm talking about? You bet I do. I've been teaching junior high school for 23 years, and most of my kids have graduated and become to contributors worthwhile society. I do, however, have a few former students in prison, and I don't visit them. One boy was only 14 when he shot a girl while she was watching TV in her home. Why? Because her brother wouldn't join his gang. Now, he is 21 and is being released. His younger brother sees how much attention the older one is getting, not to mention how bamboozled the mother is. She insists her son was framed, even though his fingerprints were on the sawed-of- f shotgun. The mother is sure her son will be a wonderful person now that he is out of jail. I hope she is right, but I wouldn't bet on it. who was packing a weapon and was so drunk he didn't know what he was doing. Can you imagine what a wholesome influence he would be? His case is under appeal? Big His gang is still around, and deal. Every felon has an excuse they look up to him now and an appeal pending. A because he has "done time." tragedy? The tragedy is that a The mother who wrote to you man is dead and this punk is is out of her mind. She is responsible. The mother thinks it would her teenage encouraging daughters to make friends with be OK to visit because the visita convicted killer. The father is ing room is "supervised." Visits equally stupid. He is using last 50 minutes, and each prisprison visits as an incentive to oner can have two or three visget the girls' grades up. They itors, all supervised by one or two correctional officers. I can all need family counseling. tell you stories of sexual abuse Texas Teacher and drug trafficking that go on Dear Texas Teacher: during those "supervised visits" that would curl your toes. "West Thank you for your Coasters" have mush where comments. You are right on, and their brains should be. I applaud your candor. I Another West Coaster Dear Ann Landers: Please hope the parents take your comments seriously and put tell that West Coast mother to an end to those jail visits. listen to her husband when he tells her not to take their Read on: Dear Ann Landers: I've been daughters to visit men in a nurse in a maximum security prison. men's prison for 11 years, and I Recently, a teenage girl in about dropped my teeth when I Cleveland who was a good sturead the letter from "Unsure dent and involved in church West Coasters." These idiot paryouth work started writing to a ents are encouraging their young man who was in prison. young teenage daughters to When he was released, he went develop a relationship with a to her home to see her. Now, he is charged with her murder. young man serving a Tell that mother and father sentence for murder. NO again. I pray they listen. It makes no sense to encourage a relationship with a 17- - R.B., Akron, Ohio year-ol- d hard-boile- d, down-to-eart- h 33-ye- ar ! ; slip wlf lf;f spti '$ i. i v Go fish.. student tries her hand at the Fish Pond at the Lehi Elementary Carnival, sponsored by the PTA. A Hell's Backbone to be featured on Utah Wild three lakes in the state - Bear Lake, Flaming Gorge and Fish Lake. Management philosophy Viewers of the Sept. 27 ediat he various waters is differtion of Utah Wild will be treated with a scenic tour of Hell's ent an anglers see the advanBackbone and will learn more tages, success, and pursuit of about lake trout management this fish differently. Well examin the state, airing at 7:30 am ine these issues." will also on KUED Channel 7. Photographers Mike Radice, Division obtain mountain goat photo Videographer reported, "We tips during the last program begin our Sept. 27 program segment. Radice concluded, "At with a tour of Hell's Backbone more than 10,000 feet in elevathese near Escalante. This ride offers tion, photographing plenty of beautiful vistas and a mountain climbers is a real great initiation into the challenge. We will discuss phoEscalante-GranStaircase tography techniques, talk with Brent Farnsworth, the Division National Monument area." In addition, viewers will Conservation Officer, who has learn more about fall fishing at followed these animals since Lake Powell as well as lake there were introduced, and trout fishing int the state. then look at our photo results Radice continued, "This monon a light table. On the light ster fish to some a living table we separate the good is located at shots from the great shots." submarine By BRIAN BRINKERHOFF Outdoors Correspondent d e 785-607- 9, honored service to Two for school district Richard Mecham, director of Special Education, was recognized for having received a Professional Award from University. The Achievement Utah State award reflects Mecham's devoted and professional service to the children of Utah with Communication impairments and disorders. It also acknowledges a long term to commitment providing statewide leadership in the field of Special Education. The award notes, "your efforts have dramatically impacted the 'critical shorte of ages' pathology personnel in the state of Utah." Greg Holbrook, district director of accounting, has of received a certificate achievement for exellence in financial reporting from the Government Finance Officers massage program Provo College has added a new program, Therapeutic Massage Technology, to the fall curriculum. The new program will have a dual emphasis in medical massage and corporate message, allowing graduates to easily integrate their skills with other health care professionals such as medical doctors, physical therapists, occupational therapists, chiropractors, and businesses. In addition to new students, Provo College is also opening its doors to already licensed massage technicians who earn a degree in massage and improve their would like to marketability with medical massage and corporate massage specialists. A second 1-- U i review members concluded that the financial report for Alpine School District met the stringent criteria for excellence in financial reporting. mmimmmtmmm&m has spent the past three years writing and developing massage curriculum and consulted with schools adding massage programs to their offerings. In addition, he is the owner of Health Quest, a seated-chai- r massage company providing corporate massage therapy services to organizations throughout Utah. on-sit- e newspaper carrier! Apply now team hew yoj can hdp. cal the National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse today To fTT 1 800 CHILDREN Are you having trouble communicating with your children? If so, WE CAN HELP! BECOMING A LOVE AND LOGIC PARENT developed by the ClineFay Institute award was also received from The Association of School Business Officials for excellence in financial reporting. Upon completion of a vigorous technical review, a panel of The program is headed by David A. Rumnells, LMT who has over seven years of experience in the massage industry as well as an educational background in Health Promotion and Wellness from Brigham Young University. Rumnells KmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmiJ ft Association. The certificate of achievement is the highest form of recognition in governmental and financial accounting reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment. Holbrook has been instrumental in compiling the annual Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (CAFR) which is consistently recognized for its exceptional quali- adds Provo College speech-languag- ty presidencies. She has received all her class awards, participated in many service projects, and is currently working on her Young Women's Recognition Award. She is also her seminary class secretary. In community service, Anne has been a member of the Lehi City Youth Court and for the past three years she has been an aide in a local elementary 2nd grade class. She is also a math, biology, and English tutor IJI.IIM This course in parent training is designed to help you find the right answers and actions for some of those difficult moments during child-rearin- Call Kcrri Hundley, 6 2 or Adele Whiteley, for dates, times, location and addition information 756-775- 756-859- and earn $400 fQ Sfjoo per hour delivering this newspaper Wednesday mornings. Deliver to every home in your area. Bundles are dropped off at your door. No inserts to stuff. No collections. A great family business for children or adults. Must be at least 0 years old. Earn money while you exercise. 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