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Show Page Wednesday, September 24, 2003 5 Ctmes-Jvfcfn- Services for Ryan Kay Gearing up for a to be held September Going back to school notebooks, 25th in Nephi Ryan Kay, age 15, passed away Sept. 19, 2003 at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City as a result of a tragic automobile accident on Sept. 14, 2003. He was born Oct. 4, 1987 in Salt Lake City, Utah, to e Scott R. Sylvester and J. Kay. Ryan gave the gift of life by being an organ donor. Ryan is survived by his mother, Kim Kay of Mona; 400 East. Friends may call Wednesday evening from p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, 94 West 300 North, Nephi, and at 6-- 8 the church one hour prior to the services. Interment will be in the Mona Cemetery. Kim-berle- father and step-mothe- 12-1- 7 teens. Parents should also watch for warning signs of drug use by their teen, such as struggles in the classroom. Students with d schools. But that doesnt mean theres nothing parents can do. Research shows that involvement in supervised activities during the school year lowers a teens risk of using marijuana r, Scott and Ximena Sylvester; sister, Kassie Kay Sylvester and brother, Nicholas Scott Sylvester, all of Park City; a D average were five times more likely to have used illicit drugs in the past month than students with an A average. Parents should also know that teens with particularly negative and other illicit drugs. In fact, according to the National Household Survey on Drug Abuse, teens who grandparents, Larry and JoAnn Kay of Mona; Ralph and Bobbie Sylvester of St. George; Mable Kay and F LaPreal Sylvester. services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, 2003 in the Nephi North Stake Center, 1125 North great-grandmother- classes, and friends. It can also be a time of new challenges for many young people when it comes to drugs. Every day, approximately 4,400 American youth ages try marijuana for the first time. That is equal to the enrollment of nearly six average-sizeU.S. high attitudes about school are two and a school year drug-fre- e participate in team sports are 40 percent less likely to have used marijuana in the past month than those who dont. And teens who participated in two or more youth activities in the past year were half as likely to have used an illicit drug in the past month as other signifies a time of new half times Nephi, Utah s more likely to have used marijuana in the past year than youth with positive attitudes towards school. Other warning signs of marijuana use include acting distant from family or friends, hanging out with a different crowd, lack of interest in personal appearance, or dramatic changes in eating or sleeping habits. Marijuana can lead to a host of health, social and behavioral problems at a crucial time in kids lives, in their teens decision to stay drug-free- . Two-third- s of kids say that upsetting their parents or losing the respect of family and friends is one of the main reasons they dont smoke marijuana or use other drugs. Parents can also help by keep their kids drug-fremonitoring where they are, who they are with and setting rules with clear consequences for breaking them. For more information on marijuana and keeping e when their bodies and your teen drugfree, visit brains are still developing. www.theantidrug.com. Marijuana can be addictive and more teens are in drug treatment for marijuana than for all other illicit drugs combined. The good news is that parents make a difference The site also offers a free pamphlet called Wake Up to the Risks of Marijuana: A Guide for Parents. The pamphlet can also be ordered by calling Senior Citizens to feature local candidates s, By Norma Sherwood The East Juab Senior Citizens after dinner program today, Sept. 24, will feature candidates running for Nephi City Council positions, according to Julia Banks, program chair. The three candidates, who will explain their views and positions and answer Ryan Kay questions on Nephi City issues, will be Democrat Kent Park (incumbent), Republican Melanie Eldridge, and Republican Jim Wilkey (incumbent). - . The Oct. 15 after din-- , ner program will showcase the other three candidates running for positions on the Nephi City Council. They will be given equal time to express their views on Nephi City issues. Those candidates are Republican Brent Bowles (incumbent), Democrat Brenda McPherson, and Democrat Robert Painter. The regular dinner will be served at 12:30 p.m. Those wishing to attend the program only are advised to be in attendance at 2:45 p.m. at the Juab Senior Citizen Center. On Saturday, Sept. 21, Senior Citizens twenty-fou- r enjoyed a bus trip to the Payson Stadium Cinema Theater to see the movie The Book of Mormon. Cricket money secured this year by Bennett now totals $7.6 Million Chairman Bob Bennett announced today that an additional $20 million for Mormon cricket control will soon be headed to three western states, with Utahs share equaling $6.6 million. Utah continues to suffer tremendous losses As from the five-yea- r drought and cricket infestation, HAPPY BIRTHDAY Allen L. Christensen recently celebrated his 90th birthday and Enid B. Christensen celebrated her 88th birthday with their family. Allen and Enid have been married for 66 years this month. They are the parents of Joe (Jolene) Christenseii. They have 4 grandchildren and 9 1,1 these funds will bring relief to our state, said Bennett. By giving priority to Utah for use of these funds, my colleagues on the committee understand the severity this disaster has had on our local economies. Mormon cricket relief in western states, with $1 million earmarked for Utah. As chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, (R-Uta- Bennett made certain Utahs interests were met when the conference committee determined which provisions to include in the . Fiscal Year 2003 Emer-- . gency Supplemental Bill. , Through Bennetts leadership, the conferees today agreed to equally divide the $20 million between Utah, Nevada, and Idaho, 'which have all experienced .Jlhe most devastation from the crickets. : Earlier this year, Ben-Inesecured $4 million for Todays conference committee actions will bring this years Utah cricket money to $7.6 million, up from $650,000 last year. The latest Utah Department of Agriculture drought damage assessment report .calculated total dollar loss in Utah from the drought and crickets at over $200 million. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service estimated that over the past year, crickets have infested nearly 3.2 million acres in the state. Following the filing of the conference report in the House, which should occur next week, the report will proceed to the full Senate and House for a vote, before being signed Into law by the president. tt Si will publish a Community Calendar each week of events in our area. Ifyou would like to have your event published in this calendar, please submit it by 5 p.m. on Monday at our office at 96 South Main, Nephi or send to The Times-New- s P.O. Box Community Calendar, The No 84648. will calendar events Utah 77, Nephi, be taken over the phone. Times-New- s, Thursday, September 25 Juab High School Volleyball, Grand Juab, 4:30 PM, 5: 45 PM, 7:00 PM Friday, September 26 Juab High School Football, Juab Juan Diego 7:00 PM Tuesday, September 30 Juab High School Volleyball, Juab PM. 5:45 PM, 7:00 PM Thursday, October 2 5: 45 PM, 7:00 PM Friday, October 3 the U.S. Fire Administration says families often can avoid. Babies and toddlers are twice as likely to die in a home Fire than the rest of the population. They rely on parents and caregivers to keep them safe by reducing the risk of Fire and practicing a Fire escape plan to help the entire family get out safely. The U.S. Fire Administration urges parents and caregivers to familiarize Practice Escaping Fire Install and maintain a working smoke alarm on every floor of the home and outside sleeping areas. Test the batteries monthly. Keep Childrens bedroom doors closed. If a hallway Fire occurs, a closed door can prevent smoke from overpowering a baby or toddler, giving Firefighters extra time for rescue. Use a baby monitor to hear if a smoke alarm sounds in the childs room. fol- facts and safety Familiarize children lowing tips, so they can Prepare, with the sound of a smoke Practice and Prevent the alarm and what to do if one Fire Preparing goes off-- crawl under smoke, A Fire-Saf- e Home Matches, lighters and other heat sources are the leading causes of deaths for children. Store matches and lighters out of childrens reach, preferably in a locked cabinet. Teach children the dangers of Fire and not to play with it. Purchase only lighters. Remember: no lighter is childproof! Dont overload outlets, Juabi I lomecoming) 7:00 PM Tuesday, October 7 Juab Juan Diego, 4:30 PM, 5:45 PM, 7:00 PM leave the building and go to a designated meeting place outside. d Fire you by MT. NEBO MARKET BEN FRANKLIN STORE Reminding you that we have a wedding registry at Hen Franklin that can be used at either store. Stop at 385 North Main and see how easy it is! This Weeks Receptions None reported to The Times-New- s have heating commodations can be made. Call (435) (435) 782-303- 0 or 649-954- Wilderness first aid The Wilderness Medicine Institute of the National Outdoor Leadership School is sponsoring a Wilderness First Aid certification training Nov. from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The cost of the course is $215, which includes textbooks, syllabus, equipment and certification cards. For an additional $15, students may obtain one college credit of PE 1670. The Wilderness First Aid course is designed to provide outdoor leaders, guides, rangers and the general public an introduction to First aid and patient care in remote settings. All levels of training and experience are welcome. Space is limited with only 30 spots available. Call Utah State University Extension Conference Services at or toll free 22-2- 3 435-797-042- 3 Stories of 15 Sept. 26, Iron Mission State Park Museum, Cedar City. Stories of Interstate 15 with Ranger Bart beginning at 7 p.m. Call (435) 586-929- Fire-Fighte- rs child-resista- This Community Calendar is brought to Facilities at the Rock Cliff Recreation Area at Jordanelle State Park are closed for the season. The South campground is closed, no water is available at the North Pavilion, and the Nature Center is closed during the week. If you are planning a special trip to the Nature Center, please call in advance so ac- Develop and practice a escape plan with every member of the family. Identify two ways to escape from every room in the home. Firefighters may look scary to children. Teach them not to hide from in case of Fire. For a free brochure from the U.S. Fire Administrations new A Fire Safety Campaign for Babies and visit www.usfa Toddlers, systems parents.gov or write to the U. S. Fire Administration, Publications Office, 16825 South Seton Avenue, fire-relate- Juab High School Football, Gunnison School Volleyball, checked annually, and use Unthinkable. Juab High School Volleyball, South Summit, 4:30 PM, Juab High ' Nearly every day a child under age five dies in a deep ashtrays and soak the home Fire, a tragedy that ashes in water. themselves with the South Sevier, 4:30 Jordanelle Closure kids Fire-saf- e Snow Canyon Lecture Sept. 27, Snow Canyon State Park, Ivins. Ghost Towns of Southern Utah: Local historian Bart Anderson captures the ambience of the old West as he examines the many ghost towns of Washington r lecture and slide show County during a 7:45 beginning at p.m. Call (435) one-hou- 628-225- g, MD 21727. !) J 1045 So. Main, Nephi 15 Hair cut. Hair cut walk-i15 Year exp. iteSV welcome Snow Canyon Folklore Oct. 4, Snow Canyon State Park, Ivins. Wildlife Facts and Folklore: Learn amazing facts and folklore about many of the desert wildlife species living in our area during this lecture and slide show beginning at 7:15 p.m. Call (435) 628-225- Other aemcea available with appointment Cut and style $ Senior diarounta Hour 2 pm to 6 pm. Mon & Tue. Wed. Thura. Fn. Sat. 10am to 6pm If needed, apenal appointment can be made call 623- - 0990 or 623 1 322 I 3g.l-til3Q.gE- Rock Art iJ The Times-New- s 96 South Main, Nephi Oct. 4, Edge of the Cedars State Park Museum, Blanding. Sally Cole presents a free lecture and slide presentation on Archaic Rock Art of the Colorado Plateau beginning at 7 p.m. |