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Show Fridky, Decmber 9 area irniifh m Mil fli f ripffiote w a' SB 13, 1991 TKE HERALD, Provo, Utah, Easter Seal promoting mm i if If JSPi 1 Programs imp young school kids - wax paper to understand vision impairment, and walk around with their hands on either side of their faces to experience tunnel vision. Students also are asked to evaluate the schools' accessibility as if they use a wheelchair. Another key segment of the program suggests topics for discussions with guest speakers or disa- CHICAGO The National Easter Seal Society has created an g school program award-winnin- By KEVIN NIENDORF Herald Staff Writer ' .1" Police officers throughout Utah County are increasing their time within the walls of the public schools in an attempt to make ' friends of children and to deter . possible future criminals. The program has been so successful in Orem in just three yean, e an increase from just two officers spending a few hours a week in classrooms has turned into four officers each averaging an es-' timated 24 hours a week in Orem ' elementary schools. "We hit them when they're very ft B4 11 S J 4 a 9ttsr& ! ' a.t1 "WW I "Jap." . " J. " ' . ; i ' ' , f i "",1 r designed to help children understand what it means to have a disability. Distributed to 20,000 schools during the past two years, "Friends Who Care" is a disability awareness curriculum suitable for classes of children in primary grades through junior high school. bled children who attend the schools. Introducing children to people with disabilities encourages them to ask questions and see how Teachers use posters, a videotape, a guide and s & a part-tim- Paga.B7 16-pa- people with disabilities adapt. activities to encourage students to think about vision, hearing, learning, developmental hands-o- n Initially funded by a grant from Ronald McDonald Children's Charities, "Friends Who Care" is available for $25, including postage and handling from "Friends Who Care," National Easter Seal Society, 70 E. Lake St., Chicago, 111. 60022. For more information, 0 or TDD (312) call (312) and physical disabilities. The activities are designed to teach students about the ranges within each disability. In the section about blindness, for example, children tie bandanas over the;r eyes to simulate complete blindness, try to read through impressionable," said Officer veteran Garry Diamond, a of teaching Officer Friendly and ' DARE courses in schools. "We're on very good grounds in Orem. ' ' That feeling was confirmed by ' Northridge Elementary School Principal Bruce Fairer, saying the ' officers participating in schools ' has become a tradition. "It's Hke they're" part of our staff," said Farrer. "It's not a hit and miss kind of program. 15-ye- ar 726-620- 726-425-8. one-da- y, It's well thought out." Farrer remembers the time Orem Officer Gary Guyman attended a play production at Northridge. During the play's intermission, a handful of students went to sit by Guyman for the rest of the play. "The beauty is that when the kids leave, the officers are still a role model and an important figure in their lives," said Farrer. Like fellow officers Guy Gust-maJay Fletcher and Harold Peterson, Diamond feels the time spent in the schools not only enforcement's image with the kids, it makes the officer a friend. "Because of my years doing the" program, I've probably got 30,000 fans now," said Diamond. '"Whether I go to Lagoon, Salt Lake or just around Orem, there's always one former student who says 'Hi.' " , , In American Fork, the feeling is similar. Detective Sergeant Gary Caldwell said he and other officers look forward to the times they can n, , Herald PhotoJason Olson Orem Police Dept. Sgt. Guy Gustman enjoys a moment of fun with a group of students on the to playground at Northridge Elementary School this week. Police in the area use severs! programs officials. e law school-agand enforcement youth encourage positive interaction with enter the schools and teach safety or drug abuse prevention programs. "All of the officers enjoy it and look forward to knowing the kids," said Caldwell. "We can really do some good by educating. It's the only way to tell them about 'Oh, no, here comes the police,' " said Caldwell. Taking up most of the time allotted to public information is the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program. It's become so big there's a designated DARE graduation for sixth-grader- s. However, Farrer said it's more drugs." A second advantage, according to Caldwell, is that it providesa chance to let them know "that we care and that we're real people. "It's better if the kids can look at an officer as a friend, instead of than an anti-dru- g use message, it teaches kids how to deal with peer groups, makes them assertive and buiids Diamond said part of the DARE program is participating with the self-estee- kids in every aspect of school, including eating lunch together and participating in recess time. "The kids come back thinking about the officers all the time," said Farrer. "It's difficult to describe the kind of relationship the officers and kids establish. ' ' That's just the kind of relationship the officers want. "The way we look at it, is if we can keep the kids off drugs, we've already solved a host of other problems," said Diamond. 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The second session begins Feb. 8 and runs through Feb. 29. lessons for eiThe four two-hother snowboard or skiing costs $46 including bus transportation or $36 without. Lift prices are $10 each Saturday. Students not taking lessons can ride the bus during the session for $18 and lift tickets cost $14. Single trip bus transporation is available for $5 per ride on a space available 1 1 basis. Beginning skiers are required to attend a dry-lan- d session at North Park, 500 North 500 West: first session, Jan. 8, 3:30-- 5 p.m.; second session, Feb. 5, 3:30-- 5 p.m. Buses load each Saturday during the session at North Park at 7 a.m. and leave at 7:20 a.m. Buses leave Parkwest at 4:30 p.m. that same day and return to Provo at 5:30 p.m. For further information call 374-486- 0. to establish student accounting group The Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) is establishing a Utah Valley Community College Utah State University (UVCC) (USU) student chapter at UVCC. The IMA claims to be the largest corporate managerial accounting organization in the United States. The chapter plans to sponsor an nual "Meet the Firm Nights" where students may mingle and learn first hand of the major corpo- rate, government and public accounting employers. Another feature of the organization is career day. Accounting professionals commit to spending a day with a student showing them the ropes of the profession. Other advantages of membership include scholarship monies, leadership positions, and resume materials. A $20 annual dues fee is re- quired for student membership. For more information, contac 3 Dianne Singleton at o 0 Dr. Dennis Greer at J SAVE BIG 222-800- ext. 8307. r SightSound International Language Learning Institute V On This Proudly Presents A JOYFUL CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION FROM SPA! December 14 to 24, 1991, 3-- 8 p.m. Manuel four dimensions exhibition paintings In his 375-502- 9 a estas alturas es tarea que ni se osa esbozar. 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