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Show Page A16 THE DAILY HLRALD, Provo. Utah. Thursday. October 8. !W8 ESPECIALLY FOR FAMILIES PUMPKINS Continued from Al , i- 3 O They go up into the mountains to gather elderberries and chokecherries. "The berries are washed and frozen the day they are picked," says Shirley. That's why the jams, jellies and syrups taste so good. Ill"- - vT7T W Appreciated worldwide All eight of the Rowleys' sons ages 1 1 to 24 are involved in the fruit farm operation. However, Tod, a senior marketing major at Utah State University is the most interested of any of the kids in the business. He's taking time off to intern at the farm; his internship involves setting up a web page and designing a brochure for South Ridge Farms. Tod stresses to customers, "These are a product of Utah." Their products are seen in gourmet places a!i over the world says Shirley, namely New Zealand, Germany and Israel. A representative distributes the fruit products to 100 gourmet shops in Utah. They also ship to nearly every state a lot of South Ridge Farms goods go to the East Coast Paul says. Shirley puts together gift baskets from now through Christmas she'll be very busy with those. Corporate groups come to South Ridge to custom order Christmas baskets for their employees. Available all year at South Ridge are gala apples and golden delicious. Hop on the hay wagon During October, the Rowleys offer p.m. to couples, families hayrides from or groups at $3 per family or $5 per wagon load. Appointments are taken for large groups any time except Sunday. "We take them through the orchard and eventually get to the pumpkins," Paul says 3-- of the hayrides. Pumpkins are $2 each no matter the size. "It's something you can do with a family," Shirley says. Bring a flashlight if you come in the dark, Paul reminds. November Hayrides later in the year and December are by appointment only. Tod says Christmas lights decorate the hay wagons and people bring blankets to bundle up during the holiday times for a romantic evening. 7 FAMILY Continued from A MARC I.ESTF.R The Dail 13 forefathers adds to my own commitment to family, God, and country. Traditions and rituals vary greatly, from elaborate holiday celebrations to daily and weekly patterns of living. Children's bedtime experiences or family evening meals are examples of such rituals, as is Sunday activities that may find a family in church together or enjoying nature's beauty together. A steady pattern for living emerges that helps the family members have areas in their life that are consistent, which in return provides security and comfort. CRISIS MANAGEMENT: Living life inevitably produces stress and crisis. Some families are able to cope with unex Delicious treats at South Ridge Farms people are While tempted by the cider and doughnuts and gourmet treats made from their fruits. A commercial kitchen and packaging barn pected events, stress, or change in an effective manner, while other families are overwhelmed and pull apart through a crisis. Strong families draw from the strengths of the family such as commitment, good communication, spiritual resources, and adaptability, to face the challenge with confidence Herald Booty: Preschoolers from Juab Preschool inspect the goodies they've collected during a hay ride Tuesday at South Ridge Farms in Santaquin. are set off away from the apple barn but can be just as busy. Two employees keep busy making doughnuts, processing fruit into jams and salsas and coating dried fruit and nuts with chocolate and yogurt. Packaged with a jaunty label "Elk tracks" are dried cranberries and roasted peanuts in milk chocolate. The label continues, "But it looks just like, um, well." Moose tracks are the same type but using dried tart cherries and roasted peanuts. Grizzly bear paws are a new product coming out, says Paul they are chocolate covered pecans. For more information, access the Web site at: www.southridge farms.com or call it alone." On the other hand, strong families are able to ask for and receive assistance in time of need. A wide range of experiences (borrowing a cup of sugar, serving with the PTA, or giving financial assistance to your neighbor whose daughter has been diagnosed with leukemia) continually involve families in interdependent relationships within their neighborhoods and communities. Some needs can be met by casual exchanges between friends. Some are met by help from extended family, from church, or from other support groups the family is involved with. Some needs require professional assistance. Despite the level of the need, strong families have the ability er. "go and resolve. Strong families are able to accept changes that come from crisis and see the opportunity for growth with hope for the future. The same situation may produce despair in other families. ABILITY TO SEEK HELP: Another characteristic of strong families is an extension of effective crisis management. Strong families can acknowledge their own vulnerabilities and ask for help when needed. Some families feel they must be independent and Careers, friendships, family tasks, community or church involvement, all compete for our time. One of the first signs of a family's difficulties is lack of family time together. Quality time does not have to be elaborate or expensive. A family picnic, a shared game, or a relaxed meal can all provide the chance to talk and interact as a family. Watching videos, playing computer or video games, and watching TV do not provide a chance for interaction which greatly reduce the quality of the time spent together. During quality shared time family members interact with one another and by so doing come to understand they are appreciated and valued. The family learns how to communicate and resolve differences. Family cohesion and the to seek help when needed. SPENDING TIME TOGETHER: Strong families arrange to spend time togeth Great pumpkin Coloring contest continues PROVO Only 11 days left in the great pumpkin hunt contest. The best carved paper pumpkin can win haunted house or movie passes. Feel free to color it, cut it, stuff it, whatever you want. There will be two age categories: up to 6 years old, and 2 years old. identity that comes from family traditions and rituals all require family time. Healthy families give play and leisure time high priority. A FAMILY WELLNESS ORIENTATION: Having a family wellness orientation means making a conscious choice to live your life in a healthy manner in all areas of your life (physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, and social). Families with a wellness orientation understand that strong, healthy family living does not just happen. It takes work. Attention and planning are required. The pay off is a healthy, strong family despite the challenges, disappointment, and limitations that are inherent to family living. All families have strengths. At different times families will be strong in one area and Deadline is Oct. 19. The winning pumpkins will be published Oct. 22. Mail or bring your scary , pumpkins to Rana Lehr, family" N. 1555 Freedom editor, Boulevard, P.O. Box 717, Provo; ' UT 84603. , If you have questions, call 344-- , 2543. Z struggle in another. Remember that families need not be per- fect in each of these areas at all times to be a healthy fami- ly. However, healthy families will have a general orientation towards the nine characteris- tics discussed. An understanding of these characteristics may help you build on the strengths in already have in your family. It may also give you ideas of the areas you and your family can work on. Reference: The Marriage and Family Experience (sixth edition) by Strong and DeVault Cindy Lee, LCSW, is the Clinical Director at Family Support and Treatment Center ; in Orem. She specializes in family and trauma issues such as divorce, adoption, abuse, and grief. She can be reached at 229-118- Hey, whatever works for you. Free Weekends or Free National Digital Roaming. 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