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Show 0 A U H t I U P! P MISSIONARIES 0 MEAC tUirt hlUry A latM iXtur IK n lUtcv i't Jj! lo i VMA r HI U' W i! t tui ilV hi In- - ,i".t n '.clltnUitl Krunti ls ill k Mtvvh'U c( Kh1 I v1hii .1i He 'vl ,'yh ill il in Hie hil'llt i tt vk !HK1 S.n!v S'i u' ilic l l.ih on H HI w-- M','ik GIVING AND UX)I) NLWS IN UTAH VALUY Sutvl.n , Miln M.iu h .ii, JiHo Apul .il lUHt.tm Hrwill ll. h'S n 1 Profile: Lightning Peak and Recreation and Rehabilitation Services Service sparks friendships for Ligjitning Peak youths Many i people can "t group of youth getting group ol inda together with a ividuals with disabilities, but to Lightning Peak and Recreation and Habilitation Services it was a perfect match. I tea H Elder Jaycc Robert Ross, son n( Bob .tint ol llihkind ha.s htvu calltnl to serve in the llliniM.s Chicago North Mission of the LDS Church. He will sjieak- in the Highland 22nd Ward, turner ot WOO N (iOOO W., Highland. Utah on Sunday. March M, 2008 at (H) p m. I le w ill enter t he M C on Wednesday. April 9. 200S. liin Ross, 1 iV.fl Elder Kevin Wiest, son of Gary and Sharon Wiest of Orem. has returned from the California Sacramento (Hmong) Mission of the Lt)S Church. He will speak in the Lakeview 5th Ward. 4(H) West 1800 South, Orem. on Sunday, March 30, 2008 at f):O0 a.m. Lightning Peak, a diversion program with the Juvenile Justice Services, donates its time and services every Tuesday and Thursday nights to RAH, a private, nonprofit organization that provides I "t MISSION REUNIONS citizens with training to help them function effectively in society. "We have been working with RAH for more than six years, and everyone has really enjoyed their experiences with them," said Julie Gibson, a lead counselor at Lightning Peak. Every Tuesday, the youth at Lightning Peak gather at Regal Lanes in Provo with the RAH participants for a bowling trip. On Thursdays, both groups assemble at RAH for a variety of activities such as crafts, parties, magic shows, dances and games. "The clients at RAH look forward to us being there,": v Gibson said. "They're very excited when our kids come in. They hug, shake hands and It's give each other a great interaction, and think it helps everyone feel more a part of the community." Lightning Peak is a court Stateside --. Mission: California Oakland President: DeVries When: p.m. Fridav Where: LDS church. 5222 W. Country Club Ln., Highland Misc.: Bring family and food to share. Info: 772-064- Mission: Connecticut Hartford President: Clayton S. Huber When: 7 p.m. Friday Where: LDS church, 4300 N. Canyon Road., Provo Info: jaymcrae( gmail f 2002-200- 5 When: 1 7-- 9 Where: p.m. Friday LDS church, 800 E. 1000 South, Orem Misc.: Light refreshments . Info: early intervention program that helps youth from ages 12 to 17 who are starting to make negative choices in their lives find better things to do with their time. Most of the youth are sentenced to 30 days at Lightning Peak and come from backgrounds varying from gang activity to truancy. 885-835- 5 Mission: Florida Tampa President: Sterling Workman, 1976-7- 9 When: p.m. Fridav Where: LDS church, 2125 E. Evergreen Ave. (3435 South), Salt Lake City 4 Info: (801) (801) 6-- 8 942-162- Youth from Lightning Peak and individuals from Recreation and Habilitation Services have fun bowling together. When: friends." Besides making a difference in the lives of those at RAH, this service has made a difference at Lightning Peak, Gibson said this service exposes the kids at Lightning Peak to different people with different abilities. It gets them out of their comfort zone and gives them a different outlook on life. For many of the Light ning Peak participants, this is the first time they've felt the type of emotions that come from giving service. "I don't know if we help them out more or if they help us out more," Black said. "There's a big change that happens here. The youth begin looking out for others rather than looking out for only themselves. Before they start this program a lot of them are self centered and only concerned about their own well being. This service definitely broadens their prospective on the world." Volunteers are always needed at RAH to help out with their scheduled activities and programs. Both individuals and groups are needed to assist staff members and participants during class instruction, and to help plan and supervise upcoming events. To get involved with RAH, call 374-207- Clothesline Project raises abuse awareness The Clothesline Project, a violence awareness and prevention project, will take place on Monday and Tuesday at Utah Valley State College in the Sorensen Student Center Grande Ballroom. The Clothesline Project was established in 1990 when the Cape Cod Women's Defense Agenda learned that during the Vietnam War, 51,000 women in the United States were killed by men claiming to love them. The United States lost 58,000 soldiers during the war. The clothesline is made up of created by survivors of violence or created by the loved ones of those who did not survive. It provides evidence that domestic and sexual violence exists in our communities with a visual reminder of statistics that we often ignore. . and it makes sure that violence is not simply swept under the carpet." The which are provided by the Clothesline Project, are color-codeto provide further emphasis on the statistics. For example, red, orange and pink represent sugivors of rape or sexual assault, yellow represents survivors of domestic violence, purple represents those attacked because of perceived sexual orientation and white represents those who have died as a result of violent acts. The event invites people of all ages to contribute,to the clothesline. Participants d . describwrite messages on the ing their experiences, helping others gain awareness. Others can express sympathy for victims. "The clothesline is a very sacred "The public must be informed about doplace," Briggs said. "It's very quiet, almost completely silent at times. Many mestic violence to act and to prevent it," said Jennie Briggs, project director. "The people stay over two hours just taking Clothesline Project helps break the silence everything in and honoring those who that is so prevalent in these types of cases, have suffered." Volunteer opportunities the evening. To find out more about being a volunteer, call 3744840. Court Appointed Special Advocates is looking for individuals to assist children as they go through the juvenile court process. Volunteers will spend eight to 10 hours per month meeting with their child and attending team meetings, therapist sessions and court Counselors are on site at all times during the event to help those dealing with difficult emotions, or to simply listen and give advice. Information on how to recognize and prevent violence, as well as how to reach out to victims will also be provided at several tables around the clothesline. .Volunteers are needed to help in several areas of this event. Assistance is needed setting up tables, passing out information, answering questions and hanging Volunteers should be at least up 18 years of age or older and be mature enough to handle the type of material written and talked about at the event. Times for volunteering are available during all hours of the event. The Clothesline Project requests that those wishing to volunteer learn about the event in more detail before signing-up- , to know what to expect. For more information, contact 6 or visit www.uvsc.edu Briggs at 863-640- 1 Mission: Dominican Republic Santiago President: J. Devn Cornish When: p.m. Fridav Where: 10227 S. 4000 West, South Jordan Info; (770) (770) 296-795- Mission: Finland President: All, 1946-200- 2951 8 0 Mission: Germany LeipzigDres- den President: Johnson When: p.m. Friday Where: 7898 Sparrow Hawk. Eagle Mountain Misc.; German dinner, $6 Info: 6-- 9 644-636- 494-195- President: All When: 5:45-1p.m. Friday Where: 760 E. 700 South, Salt Lake City Misc.: Potluck dinner Info: 225-266- 3 377-026- Mission: New Zealand We- 6 When: 7:30 p.m. Friday Where: BYU Conference Center, 770 E. University Pkwy., Provo Misc.: $3person for food Info: 225-534- 691-847- 4 Mission: Washington D.C. South President: Robinson When: 8 p.m. Fridav Where: LDS church, 1158 E. 1240 South, Spanish Fork Info: 4-- shearerfam-ilyTyahoo.co- llington President: David E. Staples, 2002-200- -- 5 When: 4 p.m. Fridav Where: 990 N. 100 West. Orem Misc.: Dressy casual. A-desserts. petizers. M-Info: 224-041- Mission: British Southwest President: Ray H. Barton When: p.m. Fridav Where: LDS church, 1700 S. 1100 East, Salt Lake City Misc.: $5Dutch Oven dinner Info: (801) 6:30-8:3- 0 967-839- nzwmpresi-dentstaples.co- President: Robert Driggs, 1971-7- 4 When: 7 p.m. Friday Where: 610 W. 100 South, Lindon Misc.: Potluck refreshments Info: twymanche-rie&'gmail.co- Mission: Romania Bucharest President: Garth Hanson, 2002-200- 5 When: p.m. Friday Where: 3050 Mojave Ln., Provo Misc.: Bring finger foods. Info: (801)735-2192- . soraran-som(yahoo.com 7-- 9 50,000 paVrsofeyes ARE LOOKING AT YOUR COMPETITION. contedequityclothesline.html. dates to ensure that each child is represented as fairly as possible along the legal process. Volunteers should make a r commitment and must be 21 years or older. For more information on becoming a volunteer, contact Nicole at one-yea- 344-851- Orem Public Library is in need of two volunteers, one to assist at the Internet desk and the other to serve at the information desk. These volunteers must be fluent in both English and Spanish. For more information on volunteering at the library, contact Sharon at 229-738- Community Health Connect is in need of volunteers to serve as interpreters. Volunteers accompany Community Health Connect Clients to their medical appointments, translate and then report back on how the appointment went. The bulk of volunteers needed should speak Spanish, but all languages are welcome. To find out more about becoming a volunteer, call Liz at 818-301- WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ABOUT IT? www. ap- Mission: Peru Andes 369-600- Foreign 0 When: p.m. Fridav Where: LDS Church, 1870 Parleys Canyon Blvd. (2300 S. 1900 East), Salt Lake City Misc.: Bring Finnish finger foods; George Dver is visiting. Info: (801) 3634039. (435) 896-- . 0346 0 Mission: Utah Provo President: R. Bruce Merrell, 1963-6- 7-- Mission: Italy 1998-200- p.m. Friday Where: Taylor home, Apache Ln., Provo Misc.: Light supper Info: ing and interacting with each other. We've all become great 7-- 9 870-239- English, reading or math. Tutors must come consistently once or twice a week for at least an hour over the course of a semester. Classes are offered both in the day and in 277-653- 2 Mission: Idaho Boise President: Stan Taylor United Way 3 When: 9 p.m. Fridav Where; LDS church, 1875 N. 280 West. Orem Info: claybaughwgmail.com 925-299- Mission: Florida Ft. Lauderdale President: Wynn Hemmert, high-five- The Center for High School Studies needs volunteers to help young mothers and adults complete their high school education. Volunteers will tutor individuals or small groups of students in subjects such as President: Jonn Clavbaugh, 2000-200- y "The kids here do a lot of service as part of their curriculum but working with RAH is by far their favorite," Gibson said. "Many in our program come back and work with RAH even after they are done." Other than cheering on RAH during bowling games, serving them dinner and playing games with them, the most important thing are the friendships formed between the youth and RAH participants. "They definitely remember each other and want to see one another," said Taylor Black, a counselor at Lightning Peak. "The more the kids do service, the more they start getting their favorite friends. It's great to see everyone talk-- , Mission: Costa Rica San Jose heraldextra. com " |