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Show ywiilirn- rind51rr;TitopfiMr 'iy Mf Tftjflrfiif 1 Science set at Tech A series of four seminars oping successful families. All seminars will be presented twice, at 3 and 7 p.m. as follows: Thursday, March 12, How to Make Strong, Healthy Families Thursday, March 19, Almost Guiltless Parenting Thursday March 26, Self Esteem Thursday, April 2, Handling Anger in the Family. PACE Center director Ronna Lcyba said the center is conducting the seminars to help parents become better teachers of life skills so their children can be more successful learners at school. Sponsoring the series are Utah Valley Regional Medical Center, Sevier Valley Hospital, Sevier School District, and the P.A.C.E. Center. featur- ing two family science specialists from Utah Valley will be held March 2, 1 9, 26, and April 2, in the amphitheater at Sevier Valley Applied Technology Center (SVATC). Hosted by the Parent and Child Enrichment (P.A.C.E.) Center, the seminars are free to the public and anyone who deals with children on a regular basis is encouraged to attend. Dr. Bill Marshall, a Family Science professor at Brigham Young University, is manager of the Behavioral Medicine Department at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center, and 1 specializes in preventative programs. He and his wife, Dr. Chris Marshall, a local TV program, Family Matters, and have written numer- (his books and articles about (level- co-ho- 1 of life in Utah falls Quality soon activities Many below national average for Recent coming up Scouts According to The Fishlake District Monthly Roundtable will be held March 12, at 7:30 p.m. at the Richfield Tabernacle. There will be training for leaders of Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, and Explorers. Events to be discussed include the Varsity Scout Mountain Man Rendezvous to be held April 10 and 112 in the foothills west of Sigurd; chairman of this event is Tim HopAlso the Boy Scout per, Spring Camporce which will be April 24 and 25, at Bear Valley, north of Burrville; chairman is Charles 527-444- 0. e, 638-751- 7. The Annual Eagle Scout Banquet will be held Thursday, March J Looking at him, one would not guess he was different from any other young man in that small Utah town. Dressed in jeans and a he flashed me a big smile as he seated himself across from me. His body was lean and muscular. His large blue eyes were friendly and deep, soulful laugh was revealed when he shared football stores with me. Nothing appeared to be different with T.J., but he is different from many other young men because he is Great-Grandm- HIV-positiv- e. When T.J. tested positive in October of 1990, he became one of Utahns. Since many 544 of have tested Utahns 1989, April However, Utah Department of Health estimates that there are as many as 2,500 to 4,000 Utahns. There are eight HIVAIDS testing centers throughout the state. Testing is confidential, easy and takes very little time. Test results are known two weeks after the initial The confidentiality appointment. of the lest results can be guaranteed ataUtah Department of Health testing center. The counselor is the only person in the testing center to know the individuals name. Acode number, instead of a name, is placed on the test tube when the blood is sent to the state lab to be tested. To HIV-positi- HIV-positiv- e. HIV-positi- Windup swing for children is recalled due to injuries Parents take note Company, Macedonia, OH in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is voluntarily recalling its 1991 model wind up infant swings with the Whisper-Win- d motor. Century has received 31 reports of injuries to consumers involving these swings. Most injuries were to consumers who were attempting to open the motor housing or repair swings that had stopped working. If the plastic cover over the swing motor is removed, the powerful, coiled windup spring will unwind rapidly and forcefully and may cause serious injury. Recalled units bear manufacturing date codes 9101 through 9112. The date codes are located on a white label on the bottom of the swing seat. If the date code on the swing is smaller than 9101 or larger than 9112, or a circular label reading New Improved Swing is affixed to the motor, your swing is not affected by this recall. Century will provide a free replacement motor to all owners of affected models. Consumers should to arrange for call the free replacement. Century and CPSC warn consumers not to try to disassemble the swing or remove the motor housing until the new motor and complete step by step instructions are received. Note: To report any unsafe consumer product or a product related injury, consumers may call the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commissions toll free hotline at protect the person being tested, results are not given over the phone. Results are only given in person, and are only given to the individual being tested. By law, positive test results go to the National Center for Disease Control (CDC). They also use the figures to get an accurate measure of growth and to target areas showing increasing numbers to provide appropriate aid to those areas. However, no names are ever reported to the CDC. Part of the testing process at a Utah Dept, of Health testing center and postincludes mandatory pre-tetest counseling. Pre-tecounseling discusses high risk behaviors and assessment of the persons risk of infection. Post test counseling are tailored to the individual. If the person is negative, risk reduction, possible retesting, and education is given. If the individual is positive, the condition is clarified. The infected individual is given health care options, information on support groups and referrals for competent infectious disease doctors. If you want information about confidential testing at a Utah Department of Health HIVAids counseling and testing center in your area, call the Bureau of HIVAids Prevention and Control, st st 538-609- Ij The North Sevier Gun Club is in the lead with 28 wins, 1 2 losses, for the Thursday Afternoon Bowling League. Close behind is Subway with 27.5 wins, 12.5 losses; Stigs is next with 25-1Ball Bangers, Scenic Quik Stop, 22-1Zions Bank, 18.5 - 21.5; and A & J Welding, High Team game in both scratch and handicap was taken by Stigs with 679 and 885 respectively. Scenic Quik Stop took the High By Kevin Ashby Being a victim is something new for me. Last week had my car stolen by a few juveniles that needed a quick ride out of town. When went out of the house on Monday morning to go to work and didnt see my car a couple of friends names flashed before my eyes and decided to call them before involved the police. You know, just in case this was just a friendly, get even, prank. Twas not so. After talking with the police the APB was issued and then we waited to find out which direction the car had been taken. Finally, towards evening, word came from Salt Lake that my car was fou nd in a Salt Lake City Shopping Mall parking lot and that the police were staking the car out to catch the individuals in the act. That is exactly what happened except for one minor problem. The officers were distracted for a time and when they got back my car, and the suspects, were gone. (I thought about calling these officers and chiding them for letting my car get away but all they would have said was, what idiot would have left his keys in the car in the first place?) The next day the car was spotted along side of the road between Winnamucca and Reno. It had been driven off the road, jumped a gully and came to rest. Lots of thoughts pass through your mind when you are victimized. Even I, had such thoughts of revenge, beat the heck out of these kids, and whos kids are they, anyway? and what responsibility do the parents have? even had a few thoughts of tenderness as tried to figure out why they would commit a felony and what made them believe they would not get caught. also thought of the frustrations the parents were going through. All in all, these were some emotions that have never had to confront in these circumstances before in my life. Some of these feelings have been good. Most have been destructive. You hope for justice but then you have a very difficult time in defining fairness. All in all it has been a frustrating week. have had a few thoughts from others that need mentioning. It was bad enough leaving my keys in the car as it allowed the theft in the first place. Keys in cars also allow accidents to happen with children playing in and around these cars. Accidents that have cost children their lives in some areas. So, all in all, this was a lesson worth learning, although we all should have learned it a long time ago. You dont have to become a victim to learn that you shouldnt leave your keys in the car. Even though we live in a small rural community and trust is one of the most important reasons for living here we need to adjust our habits to the times. Had not been so trusting, or stupid, or lazy, or whatever my reason for leaving my keys in the car, this whole story could have had a different ending and beginning. 7; 8; 16-2- I Team series with 1903, while with handicap, Stigs went out ahead with 2393. High Individual Game was Sharon Springer, with 222; with handicap, Clarice Smith and Sharon Springer tied with 267. High Individual series scratch was Jean Beckstead, with 513; with handicap, Stephanie Ball had 620. Bowling 200 games were Sharon Springer, 222 and Clarice Smith, 216. Help is available The Field Representative for the Utah State Retirement Systems, Bonnie Sweat, will be in Richfield at the Department of Transportation office on Thursday, March 12 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. You may stop by at your convenience, or make an appointment by The representacalling tive can essentially handle all functions of the main office. 1 Subscribe 5. one-four- I I I Ben Heath wins 5000 meter race in Salt Lake Ben Heath entered his first Athletic competition for 1992 on May 7, in the 5000 Meter Race beginning at the Delta Center, Salt Lake City. The event was called the Spring Tip Off, and more than a thousand runners participated. The race wound through the streets near the Delta Center and finished at its front door. Mr. Heath was the oldest entrant in the race, and finished the 5000 meters in 29 minutes 32 seconds to win his division. No medals or ribbons were given for the race, however, Mr. Heath did receive tickets to the March 19 Utah Jazz Game against the Denver Nuggets. It was good to run again, said Mr. Heath, who adds that he looks forward to the coming season and plans to enter several races throughout the season. Lone Peak State Forest Nursery will be in the Central Utah area from March 30 to April 3 with Trees on Wheels. Locally adapted tree and shrub seedlings will be available for purchase at various locations to ranchers, farmers, an d others for conservation plantings. If you manage livestock, produce crops or invite wildlife to your property, these plants can be used for windbreak protection and wildlife habitat. Trees on Wheels provide a cost effective way of dealing with riparian habitat, reforestation, Christmas tree plantations and soil reclamation. In addition, Utahs air quality and environment are enhanced by conservation plantings. The Utah Division of State Lands habitat and Forestry provides these low cost seedlings to encourage conservation plantings. Cost is between $40 and $65 per 100 plants. Seedlings may not be used for landscape purposes. Trees on Wheels will be at the following locations in this area as follows: March 30 - Loa, County courthouse, 9 a.m. to Noon; March 31 - Richfield City Park, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 2 - Salina City Swimming Pool parking lot, 9 a.m. to Noon April 2 - Gunnison City Park, 1:20 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. April 3 - Ephraim Lions Park, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information contact Kelly Allen, Area Forester, Richfield 896-649- 4. 8x10 Color Portrait I I DOOM Canyonlands Five Mile Run I The 17th annual Canyonlands and Five Mile Run will be run on March 21, 1992. The event draws over a thousand runners from all over the United States. Courses have been certified by The Athletics Congress, and follow the picturesque Colorado River, ending at Moab City Park. The event is s, sponsored by the Rim Rock of Moab. The entry fee is $12 until March 16, after which time it will raise to $15. For more information or to obtain an entry form, call Half-Marath- Of Salina Meeting the spiritual needs of the entire family Bible answers to contem porary questions Warm, Friendly Local People 165 South 400 East Salina 0 4 or for more Information Visitors are always welcome! Call 529-394- 529-755- Road-runner- th 5.1. Tree seedings for windbreaks, wildlife 0Q I Thursday Bowling League The survey noted that the most important problem facing both Utahns and the United States was financial hardship. Ten percent of Utahns said they have been the target of discrimination In Utah, during the previous year, double the national figure of discrimination is often due to religion. Over one third of Utahns who reported discrimination said it was because of their religion, while said it was because of their gender. Most repsondents reported they were very happy or pretty happy with the way things are, with just 6.6 of Utahns and 9.9 of the national sample reporting they were not too happy with their lives. The greatest difference between Utahns and their national counterparts was in the family and personal relationships category. 20.4 broke up with their betrothed last year, compared to a national average of Even though the recession hasn't hit Utah as hard as it has most states, more Utahns said that at times during the past year they have been unable to buy needed food or pay for necessary medical care than the national average. 21 said they have no health insurance, compared to 11.6 nationally. Respondents were also asked to rate the seriousness of each of 58 life events on a scale of 9 (very least serious) to 100 (very most serious). Seriousness ratings were averaged, ranging from 50.2 (infertility or otherwise being unable to have a child) to 94.3 (the death of a child). Analysis of the responses indicated Utahns' serious rating were virtually identical to the national sample. Lone Peak Forest Nursery in this area March 21 I 23-1- 4, testing is available; confidential; inexpensive Bailey Hampton will celebrate her first birthday on March 12, 1992. She is the daughter of Brian and Kammie Hampton, of Richfield. She is a granddaughter of Boyd and Kathy Hampton, of Aurora, and Don and Sharon Max field, of Glcnw'ood; and of Thurlan the and Elna Hampton, of Salina; Greatgrandfathers, Leon Clarke, Pleasanl Grove, and Grant Maxficld, Pleasanl a Earline Grove; Maxficld, Pleasant Grive, and Clarence and Marge Goddard, of Las Vegas, NV. Products 896-594- More than six hundred Utahns were polled recently, asking how they felt about the qualtiy of life here in the state. The poll, conducted by the University of Utah, asked how those being polled felt about nine major categories which add or detract from the quality of life. Utah surpassed the national average in only two of the nine categories health and law and order. Following are the statistics showing the percentage satisfied with the category: AIDS Happy First Birthday Century 19 to honor and recognize all the Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, and Explorers in the District who achieved the rank of Eagle in 1991. It will be for these scouts and their parents. Chairman of the Eagle Scout Banquet is Quinn Christensen, who says that the banquet will begin at 7 p.m. at the Johnson Restaurant, 69 South Main, Richfield. Cost of the meal is $6 per person. Fishlake District Varsity Scout Basketball Tournament will be held March 20 and 21 at the Salina Stake Center. Boys participating must be registered Varsity Scouts, 14 or 15 years old. Survey by University of Utah I FREE! with Any $10.00 Purchase in our Store One otter per Family Subjects may not be in more than one special Minors must be with parents GUNNISON THRIFTWAY 520 South Main portraits TAKEN ON Gunnison Monday, March 16! PHOTO HOURS - 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM Adults Welcome Portrait may be a single or group Save your register receipt & present it to our Photographer located in the store Purchase does not have to be made on same day picture is taken You must return to the store in person to receive free 8x10 |