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Show DAIU HtRAlO Dl MISSIONARIES nn 0 Elder ittul GIVING AND GOOD NEWS IN UTAH VALLLY ',2.v.- - Drrkk vn ot kk k ot S.mtuvum. h;is BtaiKford. lanlc BiuiIvUmhI returned (nun ! he Tokyo J,ip;in Mission of the IAS Omn h. Me ill sHik in the Santaqum Ulh Ward, JtOth South 200 West. Santaquin. on Sunday, March l(, 2tms at 12 SO pm Profile: John Petersen Elder Joshua David Brown, son of Kelly and Lisa Brown of Orem, has returned from the Ohio Cleveland Mission of the LDS Church. He will speak in the Northridge 14th Ward, 1875 N. 280 W.. Orem. on Sundav. March Hi. 2008 at 9:(K) a.m. l Elder Justin Grant Brown, son of Kelly and Lisa Brown, of Orem has been called to serve in the Czech Prague Mission of the LDS Church. He will speak in the Northridge 14th Ward, 1875 N. 280 W., Orem, Utah on Sunday, March 16. 2008 at 9:00 a.m. He will enter the MTC on March 26, 2008. .... -- , .v, lit " 1 , " ...' , - " Vv 7 T 7- ,v - United Way - John Petersen helps in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, which he first heard about as a member of the Rotary Club. Mired Navy man helps others file taxes John Petersen spent 20 of his professional doing public relations for the United States Navy. Petersen traveled the world, meeting foreign dignitaries i and heads of state. Considering the difficult tasks and important people he met, one wouldn't think he would be intimidated by a piece of paper. But every April, Petersen faces his fear head on other people's tax formu. Petersen is a volunteer for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. VITA ; helps families who make under helping low income people recover tax money; that's why I $40,000 a year file their taxes for free with the help of a i stay involved." Petersen is going on his sectrained preparer. ..... ond year with VITA. Previous Petersen first heard about to his time as a volunteer, he the VITA program as a member of the Provo Rotary Club's was the one receiving tax assistance. service committee. When Pe"I did my own taxes for a tersen heard about the work while with the guidance of that VITA does for the comothers," Petersen said. "Now I munity, he knew it would be know what's going on." a good fit with the mission of VITA provides all of its Rotary: service above self. "It fit us perfectly," Petersen volunteers with an extensive said. "Something we white-colla- r training program, so Petersen hit the books to try and crack workers can do in our the IRS code, or at least be spare time. I liked the idea of -- Students will host black-ti-e The second annual Students Giving Back Charity Ball will be held Friday at the Provo City Library Ballroom from 7 or to 11 p.m. Tickets are $12 $15 at the door. The charity ball brings students from the community together to benefit Utah County children through United Way by hosting a night of food, music, auctions and dancing. The charity ball started when Bill president and CEO of the United Way of Utah County, spoke to an international-development class at Brigham Young University. In the class, Hulter- strom spoke about community organization and grassroots movements, which intrigued BYU student David Trichler. Trichler decided to take these principles and infuse them into the student population by organizing the ball. "There are so many needs in our backyard," said Trichler, president of the event. "Our neighbors need help. We wanted to do something to give back and show our thanks for what the community has done for us." come a certified tax preparer. "The training and the material provided from the IRS through VITA is very comprehensive," Petersen said. The training the volunteers go through is essential to understand the principals behind the tax code. Volunteers are trained to look for tax credits to boost the amount of money that each family receives in their return. However, the volunteers benefit from the help of tax software called Tax Wise. y charity ball Trichler says that many students come to school and leave without being conscious of the issues that are going on around them in the community. The ball is designed to educate students not only about these problems but also how they can give back to the community that has played a key role in their education. At the ball, Hulterstrom will address the students about the power of service. The charity ball is a catered, black-ti- e event. Students will enjoy music from a string quartet and a jazz band. The ball will conclude with a dance. The ball will also have both a silent and a live auction, with prizes being donated by local businesses. Among the items to be bid on are dates with former BYU football players and Miss Utah, a dinner with Stephen R. Covey, a Kaplan course and four front row tickets to a Utah Jazz basketball game. In addition to the food, auctions and music, Trichler said one of the main things about the ball that appeals to students is its formal nature. "Students love getting dressed up, and -- it's in a beautiful venue," Trichler said. "You've seen these events in movies, and your parents maybe went to them growing up, and now you're participating in them for philanthropy." Students can tickets for the ball at the Wilkinson Center at BYU. The event is open to all students, not just those from BYU. Last year's event raised $10,000, all of which went back to help children in the community. This year, businesses or individuals can sign up to match the student's donations up to $5,000. This year's sponsors include the Loveland Foundation, Representative Chris Cannon, and Provo attorney Claralyn Hill. Trichler anticipates the ball will be even more successful than last year's. "We're looking forward to increasing awareness in the community among students and increasing habits of giving," Trichler said. "The main purpose of the event is to help students to become aware of issues in the community and begin a habit of giving back." VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES I Come provide support for families with disabled children by playing games, watching movies and making crafts at Friday's Kids Respite on Friday nights from 6 to 9:15 p.m. For more information, contact Di- also needed to hide eggs. AU volunteers are only needed un-- . til 10:15 a.m. If you are at least 18 years old and interested in helping, contact Whitney at ane at I Volunteer with Utah County Crisis Line by answering hotline calls to help prevent suicide, provide a listening ear or refer callers to other community resources. Training is provided. To volunteer, contact Anthony at 494-983- I The City of Provo's Recreation Department needs help with its annual Easter Egg Hunt on March 22. Twelve to twenty volunteers are needed from 8:45 until 9:50 a.m. to help with face painting and temporary tattoos. People are 852-763- 735-782- I Be a voice A in the Elder Dennis and Sister Lynette Butler of Orem, Utah have returned from the Russia Novosibirsk Mission of the LDS Church, They will speak in the Sharon Park 2nd Ward, 200 E. 200 N., Orem, on Sundav, March 16, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. - lives of abused and neglected children through Court Appointed Spe- ing. Other activities are available. Call JaNae at for more information. secure their rights to a stable home environment. Volunteers must be 21 years of age or older. To sign up, call I Volunteers are needed to mentor children by assisting with homework, going on field trips and planning activities through the Boys & Girls Club program. To volunteer, call Patrick at cial Advocates (CASA). Represent them in court to help 344-851- I Alpine House is a transitionfor individuals with mental illness. Small groups are encouraged to cook dinners or desserts with the residents, play games and teach art and crafts, such as water coloring, drawing and paint al home .YS! 'X Jr2 Elder Nathaniel B. Reese, son of John and Patti Reese of Orem, has returned from the Massachusetts Boston Spanish Speaking Mission of the LDS Church. He will speak in the Northridge 4th Ward, 210 E. 1750 N., Orem, on Sunday, March 16, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Elder Tyler Russon, son of Michael and Terri Russon, of Alpine has been called to serve in the Michigan Lansing Mission of the LDS Church. He will speak in the Moyle Park Ward (Alpine North Stake Center), 1125 N. Alpine Blvd., Alpine, Utah on Sunday, March 16, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. He will enter the MTC on March 19, 2008. EAGLE SCOUTS 15, son of Kevin Nicol of Orem and Warren Holz of Salt Lake City, was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout on January 27, 2008. He is in Troop 171 sponsored by Cherry Hill 1st Ward. His service project was restoring the corrals and fencing at the B.L.M. Wild Horse and Burro Ranch in Draper, Utah. Clancy and Marie-Louis- J. Holz, age e Clint Farley, age 15, son of Dave and Gina Farley of Orem, was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout on March 9, 2008. He is in Troop 1243 sponsored by Canyon View 10th Ward. His service project was building cribbing blocks and collecting first aid supplies for the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). Josh Peterson, age 16, son of Scott and Tracie Peterson of Orem, was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout on March 9, 2008. He is in Troop 1243 sponsored by Canyon View 10th Ward. His service project was raising money and collecting items for hygiene kits for the Humanitarian Center. 885-598- 2 after-scho- 371-624- Garrett Christensen, age 13, son of Bryant and Cheri Christensen of Orem, was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout on March 9, 2008. He is in Troop 1243 sponsored by Canyon View 10th Ward. His service project was the pouring of a concrete picnic pad at Aspen Grove Campground. For more information on volunteer opportunities in your area, dial United Way of Utah County's Volunteer Center at 211. great product can determine the size of your business, but it's the foundation of customers that keep it standing Your advertising message can reach more than 92,000 readers every Sunday in the Daily Herald. |