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Show Wednesday, October 15, 2003 Page 5 limsoe GQCGRBngg) ODEodIId SttaDE SBI UNIVERSITY happy, successful youth. The seeds for positive are planted at a young age and nurtured by parents, family, teachers and other caring adults. Express love for your youth often and let them know it is unconditional. Assure them that you love them even when they make poor .choices. Let them know how much you value their uniqueness and individuality. Help them build upon their special talents and develop skills and abilities that are of interest to them. Take pride in their accomplishments and regularly talk to them about their strengths and positive contributions to the family. Give specific examples of the things they are doing well. Treat them with respect and take them seriously. Help youth develop their How can I help my youth feel a sense of self-wort- self-estee- h? Answer by: Tom Lee, Utah State University Extension Family and Human Development Specialist; and Glen Jenson, professor emeritus, Utah State University Family and Human Development Department Youth who view themselves positively have a greater ability to succeed. This positive combined with self-imag- e, ; i ! ; ! ; ; , hope for the future, is what will give them the strength to face the challenges of life and become successful adults. Consider the following information to help youth see their positive traits and build feel- ings of Encourage them to have a sense of personal power. Youth must believe they have the power to make changes in their lives. Successful youth m talents and gifts. Provide opportunities for them to explore different activities that will enable them to discover their own unique abilities. Support their interests by providing training or lessons to help them develop their talents. Recognize and praise them for their efforts. Help them develop a sense of purpose. As youth grow to adulthood, they should develop a sense of purpose about their lives, cultivate dreams and aspirations, then make daily choices self-wort-h. understand that they have control over many things in their lives and that they can also make a difference in the lives of others. Children should be allowed the opportunity to make decisions at every stage of their lives, starting with choices when they are young and progressing to more difficult issues when they are older. Youth who have been given choices as they grow will have greater trust in their abilities. Ask for and let them know you value their input. Teach them to recognize the things they can and cant control, and assist them in areas where they can make a difference. Encourage them to serve in the community and on advisory boards, especially for organizations that are designed to serve youth. Self-es- Build teem is a key ingredient for television, electronic games or other activities which steal time away from youth. Instead, encourage them to get involved in activities or programs which match their talents and interests. Help them identify role models who seem to have a strong purpose in life, and discuss what it is that makes these people different. Encourage youth to nurture their unique talents and gifts, and discuss ways these talents can bring added meaning to their lives. self-estee- to set short and long term goals, and encourage them to review their goals and make changes as necessary. Demonstrate through your actions that your own life has purpose and meaning. Talk to your youth about their hopes and dreams, and share your dreams with them. Spend your time in meaningful activities which are in keeping with goals you have set for yourself. Limit the time spent on will publish a Community Calendar each The Times-New- s week of events in our area. If you 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 Community Calendar, The Times-NewPO. Box 77, will No Utah 84648. events calendar taken over be Nephi, the phone. s, Wednesday, October 15 Juab High School Volleyball, Juab, 4:30 PM, 5:45 PM, 7: 00 PM Do BYE (UEA) Tuesday October 21 Juab High School Volleyball, Juab, 4:30 PM, 5:45 PM, 7: 00 PM Thursday October 23 Juab High School Volleyball, RHSM Juab, 4:30 PM, 5: 45 PM, 7:00 PM Friday October 24 Juab Manti 7:00 PM give positive feedback when discussing their future scholarships? scholarship applications and some public university applications require them. Talk to school counselors and community leaders. High school counselors are a good resource for scholarship information. Also check with local banks and businesses to see if they offer corporate scholarships. The local chamber of commerce is another resource since they often have listings of local scholarship opportunities. Answer by Jimmy Moore, director, Utah State University Office of Admissions With an average uni- versity semester costing around $1,600 and books an additional per semester, exploring options for scholarships is a must for most students. There are several $400-$50- 0 univers- as well as ity-sponsored many private scholarships available. Some private scholarships go unused each year because students don t always know about them, and contrary to what many people think, a student doesnt Check with university departments. Whether your interest is in art, athletics or anthropology, it is wise to check with the university department to see what scholarship options are available for that particular area. Department-s- al- ways need a 4.0 grade point Juab High School Volleyball, Possible Playoffs, TBA Thursday October 30 State Tournament UVSC, 1 This Community Calendar is brought to you by MT. NEBO MARKET BEN FRANKLIN STORE Reminding you that we have a wedding registry at Ben 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 Services for Norman Jarrett to be held October 16th in American Fork Norman Ray Jarrett, age 56, of American Fork, Utah, passed away Oct. 12, 2003 of Multiple Myaloma. He was bom July 8, 1947 in Payson to Dee Olpin and LaRae Goates Jarrett. He grew up in Nephi and graduated from Juab High School. Norman attended one year at Snow College before serving in the Great Lakes Mission. After his mission, he attended BYU where he received his Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was an Aerospace Engi- - Mens golf to hold closing social neer for 30 years. He married Susan Gwyn Larsen Jan. 23, 1971 in the Manti LDS Temple. He was active in the Church, serving in many positions. He is survived by four children, Mark David (Teresa) Jarrett, Diana Gwyn (Chris) Warren, Melanie LaRae (Jake) Ross, and Tamara Sue (Jesse) Chelstrom; 4 grandchildren ( 1 deceased); 2 brothers, Dale La Von (Mary K.) of Salt Lake City, and Alvin Dee (Mary E.) of Ogden; 3 sisters, DeAnn (Morris) Bur- ton of Delta, Carolyn (Russ) Wilks of New York, and Phyllis (Clyde) Ellertson of Plain City. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Oct. 16, 2003 at 11 a.m. at the American Fork Stake Center, 825 East 500 North. Viewing Wednes- day from 6 to 8 p.m. and Thursday from 9:30 to 10:45 The Canyon Hills Mens Golf Association will hold their closing social Wednesday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m. in the e Building at the Juab County Fairgrounds. a.m. Multi-Purpos- dinner will be served, with the association providing the main course. Elections for next years officers will be held. John Fillmore will present the annual awards and other prizes. Guest speakers will be the candidates running for city council. All members of the mens and womens golf associations are invited. A Subscribe pot-luc- k Today! Only $24 per year in Juab County scholarships are often available. ponsored Check the Internet. Numerous local and national Web sites list scholarships. Several are listed on the Utah State Board of Education Web site located at httpwww.utahsbr.edu. The Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority sponsors a student services Web site representing the public and talents. Consider the following suggestions for obtaining scholarships. Begin checking early. Early in high school is a wise time to start investigating scholarships. Many university-sponsored scholarship deadlines are December of the students senior year. independent colleges and uniHowever, it is smart to inof Utah. It is located versities of vestigate in the early years at school so know httpAvww.utahmentor.org parhigh you ticular scholarship require- and contains a scholarship search with many listings. ments. For corporate-sponsoreThere are also many private deadline scholarships, can be early in the student s scholarship searches that senior year, depending on the can be found on the Web. However, beware of those type of scholarship. acsites that charge for their of a list student Keep complishments. It is wise to services. Most of them simply guide students through keep a detailed list of student the financial aid process, awards and accomplishments beginning with the student s which students can do at no freshman year. Include all cost by contacting their college or university s financial academic, leadership, athlet- Hunter Education Course for Women Women who are interested in hunting in Utah can join other women with the same interest at a womans hunter education course that begins Oct. 22 in Salt Lake City. Offered by the DWRs Becoming an Outdoors Woman program, the course will be held on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Lee Kay Center for Hunter Education, 6000 W. 2100 S. Cost for the course is $6 per person. Anyone born after Dec. 31, 1965 must complete a hunter education course approved by the Division of Wildlife Resources before hunting in Utah. Call (801) 560-960- 5. d ic or service awards, projects and accomplishments as well as the date the awards were received. Then when it is time to fill out scholarship applications, personal information wiH'be readily available. Be prepared to answer essay questions, since many private for assistance aid office. Find out about admissions requirements. Most private and state institutions in Utah use a admissions index chart to assist in determining a students admissions status. In some cases, the admissions index is used in the scholarship awarding process. Contact the individual institution's) since the admissions index can vary from one institution to the next. Dont hesitate to apply for multiple scholarships. With the many college, university, corporate and private schostate-approve- d An outreach representalarships available, a combinative from the Division of tion of any would be of great Veterans Affairs, will be in value to help offset the rising the area to assist veterans, cost of higher education. widows and dependents in understanding and applying for rightful VA benefits, preparing and documenting application for compensation, Tuesday October 28 Volleyball, about their interests, and you have tips for obtaining outreach rep will be available TBASaturday, November your youth and help them set and obtain goals which will lead to those paths. Enjoy life and model an optimistic attitude for your youth. Make yourself available to listen as they discuss their goals and dreams. Be enthusiastic hold a more positive outlook on life when they feel they are well prepared for the future. Optimism can be nurtured by parents and adults who help youth visualize their dreams, Juab High School Football, Juab High School newspapers or magazines which talk about the good things people are doing to make the world a better place. Discuss career options with out- Encourage a positive Veteran School Football, your youth to dwell more on future opportunities than on past mistakes or regrets. As a family, collect articles from look. Youth, like all of us, will Friday October 17 Juab High who teach them to look for the good around them and who speak with enthusiasm about the future. Encourage average to receive these scholarships. Additional which lead to those dreams. criteria for consideration Youth who have a sense of includes leadership, compurpose will set and achieve munity service, athletics, goals, which can increase artistic ability and other Teach them how self-estee- Nephi, Utah Clje pension, hospitalization, and other benefits. This is a free service and veterans need not be members of any veteran organization to qualify for assistance. The outreach representative will be working out of the Department of Ghosts of Camp Floyd Fairfield Camp FloydStagecoach Inn State Park Museum, in conjunction with the Ghost Investigators Society of Utah, present a discussion Saturday, Oct. 25, at noon on ghosts lingering at Camp Floyd and the Stagecoach Inn. The program features paranormal findings, which were discovered June 2003 during an surveillance of the parks historic structures and sites. Call (801) all-nig- ht 768-893- RAC Appointments Five new members have been appointed to Utahs Resource Advisory Council on public land issues. To serve three-yea- r terms are: Robert Uzelac, American Fork, OHV Use; Amanda Eyre, Salt Lake City, Environmental; Richard Sewing, Cedar City, Wild I lorseBurro Group; Ashley Korenblat, Moab, Dispersed Recreation; and F.E. Busby, Logan, Academia. citizen-base- d Fiddle Fest Oct. 25, Provo Arts Center, 425 West Center. Blue Grass Fiddle Fest. Come hear Blue Grass players from novice to professional. Also available will be food, crafts, and evening concert. Admission: $1. Call (801) 852-664- 6. Space Station Oct. Clark Planetarium, 110 South 400 West at The Gateway, Salt Lake City. Starship 2040 the traveling NASA Space Station exhibit will be e (parked on 400 West) during the Utah Education Association holiday. The exhibit features daily lectures by a real rocket scientist and several sidewalk exhibits. Exhibit hours: Wednesday 9 00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Thursday, Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Admission: Free. Call 15-1- on-sit- 456-497- 3 Work- Holiday Boutique force Services Office, 625 North Main in Nephi, on the days listed at the office. This free service will be held tw ice a month. Please contact the Workforce Services office, for the date and time. Dance Hall on State Street, Fairview. HoliOct. day Magic Boutique, 3 days to look at and buy holiday decorations, handcrafted items, candles and gifts. Lots of ideas. Home made soups and breads available. Admission: Free. Call (435i427-935or (435)427-37116-1- 8, The Times-New- s 96 South Main, Nephi 5 1. Senior Expo Holiday Magic Bootlqwe Weekend! Deer South Towne Expo Center, 9575 So. State Oct. St., Sandy. The fifth annual Utah Senior Expo is a wonderful community event designed to meet the needs of seniors 50-- , caregivers and families. The Expo is FREE to the public. Over 30 free health screenings. Phone: 17-1- f unt Thurs., Oct. 1610 a.m. - 7 p.m. Fri., Oct. 1710 a.m. 7 p.m. Sat., Oct 1 8 1 0 a.m. 6 pm h Fairview Dance Hall Central Checkout - FREE GIFT to first SO customers - Door prizes $ 50 drawing tickets w 'purchase 8, OcTUBAfest T, s Madsen Recital Fine Arts Provo. Tuba OcTUBAfest, Center, players performing. Admission: Free. Call (801) Oct. 22-2- Hall.-Harri- 422-766- 4. i |