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Show The Forum - 4 House For Rent: 3 bdrm, 1 bath, 1 sunroom, 2 car garage, new and and washer paint carpet, dryer, fridge, dishwasher. First time rented. $1200. For information call 486-1943. Council The Forum is looking for a new Copy Editor for the Spring Semester. All interested please send resume and cover letter to Fred Fogo via or drop it off at campus The Forum office in Converse 202. Socks, sweaters and a skateboard. Just a few of the many items listed on the wish list of local families sponsored by Westminster's Holliday Helper program. The students, faculty and staff of Westminster now have an opportunity to give requested items directly to families in need this holiday thanks to the efforts of Campus Ministry and the Westminster Volunteer Center. "Most all of us reach a low point in our lives," said Campus Ministry Director Cindy Akana, "These are such families, suffering from health problems and limited income." The 12 families adopted by Holiday Helper include six made available through the Utah AIDS Foundation, and six families that were referred through alumni, students, and friends looking to make a difference, said Akana. Giving to these families is easy, said Akana. Posters have been positioned throughout campus, bearing "snowflakes" which describe the item needed and a name. She said, "All people need to do is take a snowflake (or two), buy the item, and drop both the snowflake and gift off at Shaw 106 or the volunteer center." The items requested aren't what people would normally associate with the holidays. Requests hanging from the walls ask for bed sheets, undergarments, and help with utility bills. A reflection of more need than want. Need, said Akana, that isn't easy to provide for during the annual ambush of Christmas commercialism. is important to Akana, who resents the growing consumer pressures families experience. "The push to buy bigger and better becomes a burden to families that just don't have the basics," she said. It s amazing how something so simple, like a new pair of jeans, can help how people feel about themselves." Julie Menefee, director of the campus volunteer center agrees and finds "the families that we have adopted have very basic needs, not so much toys or other wants, just the things they Non-commerciali- sm i.l RAIL PASSES ISSUED ON THE SPOT! e-m- 1 Donations Needed to Help Holiday Helpers By Michael DAsto Staff Writer UJ at same time. need everyday, and hopefully they'll get everything they requested." Menefee described all the requests as "things everybody on campus can get involved with - like donating simple gift certificates to wrapping paper, ribbons and nametags." And now students can find time to donateafter finals. Akana said she decided to extend the donation deadline to December 20th, after the hurry of finish- ing classes. "The campus is very generous," said Akana, who hopes the college will complete every family's needs. "I want people to feel good about the gifts the people of Westminster are giving," she said. "It's a reflection of Westminster; what we do has an effect on the whole." Nichols, from page EURO PASSES from $233 EURAIL PASSES from $388 SPECIAL- - 50 off BRITRAIL PASS with purchase of any EUROPASS YOUTH or EURAIL YOUTH PASS 1 W I cstsioooaososo vtlfl Vx twi y yx-- n 2144S Highland Drive Salt Lake City Open Saturdays exploring sunken ships, hunting wild pigs or teaching history. Dr. Nichols stays true to his advice for students. os 'Take your education seriously, you may never have these opportunities again." That is one thing that Nichols continues to do with his life: take advantage of opportunities. Carpe diem. f Seize the day. Yo-Y- o, from page 3 the 1996 World Competition was held. He said, I kicked butt and had a substantial win." He went into the competition knowing what he needed to do to win. The Pittsburgh competition in 1997 marked Myrberg's retirement. Although he placed 4th, he felt as if it was one of his greatest victories because two kids he had mentored, Jennifer Baybrook and Alex Garcia, placed second and third. Both Baybrook and Garcia went j on to become National j Champions. On the other hand, Myrberg' s own children felt like was dad's and his wife. Sue, have thing. Myrberg been married for almost 29 years. She , ! 1 yo-yo;- ng ng ng m, yo-yoi- ng Myrberg has done many television spots, some commercials and a country music video. He has been on almost every television magazine show since the early 80 s. He has also been on local and international news. He participated in a Chrysler Jeep rally at Camp Jeep. Myrberg was the kid who did not want to grow up in Steven Goldman's music video of "When I Grow Up" sung by Clint Daniels. If none of the above rings a bell, try the Inkley's commercials from 1989 or 1990. Myrberg was in and choreographed the movement for the "no yo-y- o pricing" and "money in the pocket" ad campaign. He is known for his yo-y-o into his yo-yoi- ng pocket. Myrberg has at the State Fair consecutive years and Octoberfest 3 consecutive years. He has performed at many school assemblies, nursery schools, old folks homes, churches, nightclubs, etc. all over the world. He said he gets to know everyone and that he has friends all over the word. On August 1, he performed with The Smothers Brothers in for for 11-1- 12-1- 2 yo-yo- ed u.'.tV. a only " nu(jr o. self-estee- for waiK-in- s 1 1 am-3p- m has been a great support to him. She travels with him when she feels like it and helps him run the music. Together, they have a son and a daughter. He also has a son and daughter from his previous marriage. They have two grandsons and a granddaughter. He says the children love to see Grandpa Yo-yThe first thing they run for is yo-yand paddle balls. In his spare time, Myrberg loves to fish. He compares fishing to and says they are two peaceful things for him. When he is engaged in one or the other, he forgets about everything else and can focus and center. He spends a good amount of time at his cabin above Kamas. He loves to catch fish out on Bear Creek. He believes and fishing teach patience, persistence, practice and confidence. He says brings out the best in everybody. yo-yoi- pnc 582-584- 0 VAVAVz yo-yoi- a class from him last year. "They really helped you prepare for the midterm and final, which are both essay based," said Helme. 'The class is definitely time consuming but I learned a lot." That's what makes it all worth it for Nichols. Whether it's directing Shakespeare, tti vr&x xvrtct Vt.vt tt 'S ' Layton. Recently, he was a celebration mascot at the Five Nations Hockey. He performed in the stands and on the ice during intermissions. Other o men and Myrberg are determined to keep the sport going. will They have a vision that become an Olympic event. He says it is a credible sport. The young people have to be athletic to compete. He feels people would be interested because it is amazing to watch. Of Myrberg's four main yo-y-o dreams, only one has not come true. First, he saw his dream of in commercials come true. Second, he made his way to the top to become a World Champion. Third, he was able to perform on stage with The Smothers Brothers at Desert Inn in Las Vegas. The dream that has not come true is knocking a quarter off Johnny Carson's ear. However, he has knocked a quarter off the ears of the last three Utah governors. He also has a dream that he will have a o museum. Although he is the "true product of . a misspent youth," Myrberg has had many accomplishments. He fulfilled his childhood dream of becoming a o man. He has received the titles of National Master and 1996 World Champion. He feels he has been successful as a husband and father. He has been and still is a mentor to kids. He enjoys helping them become the best they can be. He knows he is a role model and tries to be a positive one for both the children and the adults. Myrberg says he has learned so much about life through the yo-yIt has helped him become the person he is yo-y- yo-yoi- ng yo-yoi- ng yo-y- yo-y- o. today. Myrberg no longer stands on chairs to keep the yo-y-o from hitting the He finds it is much easier just ground. to cut the string. |