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Show Prime Sunday, November 25, 1990 The Dally Herald. Provo, L'lah Fa' 6m$$lc? to cprocd SiajjpinoGG For a while this morning I was raking some of the thousands of leaves that have accumulated in my little Garden of Eden. When a chore like this comes up, the little garden is not so little. Looking at some of the leaves. I found there were no two exactly alike. No twins. First glance and they appear to look , Ui alike, some almost exactly. With further study under a magnifying glass you can see the tiny variations, mainly in the veins. 4 While looking closely I discov- -, ered there were two distinct leaves in my garden. The trees lode alike but the leaves are very different I suppose it is the same as in' humans. So many look aiikes, twins, but there is always some little difference. Have you ever wondered why? Eves though there are some who resemble others, the inner person is mainly the big difference. The way they flunk, the ideas and plans are usually the big difference that we as friends can see. We, like the leaves of the trees, have a responsiblity. The leaves come forth in the spring showing to all the world that they are alive. The beauty they bring with them brings so much happiness to all humans. Spring with all its blossoms and colors gives humans the challenge to keep going, ft lets them know TALKING Other leaves that have fallen drift with the waters of rains ending to places where the flow is dogged by the so called useless. There they stay till some one that can understand the problems that could be caused by the clog takes the tone to remove the masses. Thus allowing the proper flow of waters to reach their destinations with no more problems. After raking for some time, I decided I needed a slower pace. With my big hammer and wood splitter I started splitting some of the logs into sizes that would fit the stove. Yes, I have a real wood burning stove I use to heat my place. It is such a wonderful heat, after an hour or so of splitting wood, I made another conclusion. Some of these logs are exactly like humans. You try splitting them where you think they should be so they fit in the stove better. But no, the dura things just will not be split ; At first you cannot see the problem yet you know it is there. FisaBy you find where it looks as M someone drilled a nok and installed an oak dowel, yes, and glued it ia real good. Usually all things caa be cvereome. With patience and using the wedge in the right way, you can master the problem, like our human friends, if we work patiently and carefully, we can help them to fit into the society of today. Love is a wonderful tool, likened to it is one of the hardest forgiveness. At times we all need this kind of help that we may fit into the fireplace of human lives. Now that I have split enough logs, I think I will just wander over and rake a few more of If this were not so, then pray tell, what holds the entire universe together? After the thoughts mentioned had passed, I thought once again of the leaves that fall every year. Some stay around, covered with snow, as if in a dormant state. Here, but of no use. Is this not like some humans, after the spring of life they seem to remain but are of - JUST 0 ter. s- H- -l life is worth living. Our responsibility, is just as important as mat of Mother Nature. We, too, must spread that happy feeling, and give of our beauty to the world. A2his is too great to horde. Spring is such a wonderful time of year. It is also like the spring of life. The young, the believing, the ones that take orders from parents that care. Just as the young in the realms of nature, all take their orders from a loving and caring mas- K At an age most of their peers are g sweaters or puttering around in the garden, thousands of older citizens art trying to catch up with their kids and grandkids on the keyboards of their computers. Computer training centers for people 55 and older are springing up across the country. EDITOR'S NOTE those wonderful leaves that brought me so much pleasure during all these summer months. And I truly look forward to gathering my Iriends again next fall. - no use? when kmt-tin- OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) At age S3, Joanna Goodblood joined the revolution, the telecommunications revolution. "1 want to know as much about computers as my daughter knows," said Goodblood, one of the newest recruits in SeniorNet, a organization that teaches mental computer skills to people 55 and older. SeniorNet based at the Universinon-prof- it ty San Francisco, runs of Allen E. SALT LAKE OTY I Howell, author of the book "Call Me Dad," and director of Risk 'Management at Erigham Young University, is retiring into positions of full-ticommunity service. T He has filled a long career in - risk control programming with insurance companies, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints, - and Brigham Young University. ; While BYU is losing an eniploy- ee, the University of Utah is gain--; ing a volunteer. Allen's first alma mater was the V M II. However, this current affiliation results from ; his extensive pioneering in the field : .of risk networking. At the U of U, ; Allen will form a board of profes ; A Special Play ,& Activity ranior s. n ni sionals and volunteers to write and implement programs which network shared objectives between Dr. James Swenson, rhairman of Physical MedicineRehabilitation; and Jerry Alfred, University risk manager. In addition, Allen'6 recent appointment as president of Exceptional Success Associates brings community and family influences into the network overview. The book "Call Me Dad" is .useful as an introductory communication for risk networking. It is about Randy Howell. Randy was a prominent .figure on the U of U campus during the mid 70s. A A 11 II I f n rr i The community is invited to the free 9th Annual "Provo Community Yule Fair" scheduled at the Eldred Center Friday from 19 ajn.4 pm and Saturday from 10 ajo.4 p.m. The fair will consist of 51 booths with vendors of all ages, selling hand-madcraft items, continuous entertainment by a variety of local performers on two stages, and Grannie's Kitchen, featuring delicious hot scones and a variety of home-bak- ed goods. AS senior activities will be recessed on Friday. All senior are encouraged to bake foodies for 'Grannie's Kitchen," and donate e d their items to the senior booth, with aU proceeds going to the Eldred Center. Only a few seats remain for the y trip to the Festival of the Trees to be held on Wednesday at 1:30 pja. Price f the trip includes a late lunch, ticket to the Festival of the Trees, and transportation, and a chanr? to enjoy the lights on hand-crafte- one-da- Temple Square. Ted livingston, MountaMands director af Aging and Adult Services, wiH speak during the luncheon on Tuesday. The topic of discussion will be "'Political Action." Luncheon reservations are required before noon on Monday. group singing Melodies" will kick off the holiday entertainment for the seniors attending the luncheon on Wednesday, Luncheon reservations are required before noon m Tuesday. Outreach Worker Elva Larsen will be at the Eldred Center to applications for the accept HJ5.A.T. Program from 10 ajn. to noon an Nov. 27. Call the Eldred Center office at 27M620 for more information. . You are Invited to a y, file-keepi- nt : The John and Mary R. Markle Foundation of New York is the chief financial supporter of Senior-Ne- t, which is the first nationwide effort to help older adults participate In the telecommunications '. revolution. Computer centers are located in schools, community centers, nurscenters. ! ing homes and eye-car-e The college was chosen as the site because of its willingness to provide its computer education resources, says Cathie Peterson, a college spkeswoman. The college has provided the computers, computer labs and instructor. Some critics contend that working on computers will contribute to the isolation of senior citizens. But those involved with SeniorNet disagree. , series of nondenominatloaal at the Payson Senior Center 439 W. 100 S. every Friday 7:30 p.m. and Sunday 3:00 p.m. Beginning Nov. 25 thru Dec. 9 This week's schedule; S the Persian Gulf situation and the stock market Many of the students, who have ranged in age from 55 to 99, have used their computer training for such things as cataloging collections and tracking investment portfolios. "I'm in a lot of groups and a computer would be a convenient way of helping me with and my records," says Lee Fisher, another SeniorNet stsj-de- Bible Teaching Seniors are invited on a one-dad trip to Wendover on Thursday, Dec. 13. Cost is S plus two cans of food to be given to the bus driver on the day of the trips (no soup, please.) Sign up now for the Great Southwest and Mexico's Copper Canyon Tour on March IS to 26, 199L turn-aroun- Monday $mkm The purpose of these services is to bring Christ to those who do not know Him & to strengthen the faith of those who do, Ministers Martin Hnizdii & Leigh Ctedsoe a.m. Ceramics am. Golden K Kiwams; 11 am Max Bobison Music and Dancing; Noon Seniors Over Sixth Luncheon, Geo Petty at the piano; 1 pjn. Ceramics Class; 2;30 p.m. Class; 10 Calf Merry Mixer's Square Dancing 489-59- 51 for more information with Daren & LaRelia Borden, 8 am China Dolls Tuesday to Noon Outreach Cass; 10 Worker; 10:30 am Conversational Spanish; 11 am Music and Dancing, Sit & Stay Fit; Noon Seniors Over .Sixty Luncheon; 12:15 pm Ted Livingston, '"Political Action;" 1 pm China Dolls Class, Current sm Events; 2M p.m. ' Beginning t Square Dance Class; pm Tuesday Night Dance, S am Creative Wednesday Crafts Class; 11 am Harmonica Band and Dancing, Sit and Stay Fit, Creative Writing Class; ISoon Seniors Over Sixty Luncheon; 12:35 m "Medical Melodies;1 1 pm. Painting Class; 1:30 pm Festival of Trees Trip departs. 9 am-- 1 Thursday pm Senior Health Promotion Clinic; JUO am Bob Painting Class; 11 Ogle at Piano & Dancing; Noon Seniors Over Sixty Luncheon; 5 activities recessed. pm All senior 10 am.- - pm. Provo Friday Community Yifle Fair, AH senior activities recessed. 10 am--5 pm Provo Saturday Community Yule Fair. am , f 1 3-- Gljrlstips Send ij Pficio-- Sales Eyeift jl TOYS OF WORTH in nnf -' ii r jk i i I In- -- di two-mont- opens this weekend The women's director of Author, risk management retiring only 9 percent of adults 60 to 69 years old own computers, and only 3 percent of those itVer than 70. By contrast, about 20 percent of all VS. households have computers. "What we discovered was older it without your feeling like a adults were very interested and dodo." very capable largely because Since ft started in 1968, SeniorNet they bad more time to learn,'' said a book has trained more than 4,000 older Furlong, who adults to use computers. About titled "Computers for Kids over 1,100 have signed up for a Senior-N- et 60." "Seniors bring patience and exnetwork that allows mem to send and receive messages to one pertise to their computer learning, she said. "They find that another using personal computers linked to a telephone system. using computers can open new 'The people in our classes aren't doors for them, once they overin there for their resumes," said come their initial fear of the technology.' Mary Furlong, an education profesFor a $25 fee, members receive a sor at the University of San Franh, hands-o- n cisco and a founder f SeniorNet training The majority want to keep learn- course and a quarterly newsletter. ing. They want to keep up with They also can make a $15 membertheir children and grandchildren." ship payment for access to the network that connects them with a and began colleague Furlong SeniorNet in 1383 as a research each others' computers. They are project They wanted to find out charged $5.70 an hour for their online time. whether older people would be willThe computer curriculum ining to learn about computers and use them. cludes, among other things, trainIndustry surveys have found that ing on how to write letters, do newsletters and run budgets. Furlong said. On the network, members go on line every Wednesday night to correspond and debate issues, such as M A lot of time people when they get old are intimidated by technology," Goodblood said as her classmates pecked away on their keyboards during their second day of class. "But this is a way to get into Community Yule Fair ""Meuical BYU 35 com- puter training centers in 17 states and Canada. The newest center is at Johnson County Community College in this Kansas City suburb, where Good-bloo- d and 25 others are enrolled in three computer classes. 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