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Show Tt JOHN MILTARY NEWS WATERDURY Dear John Letters Wayne E. Martinez Editors note: John Waterbury is Director of Dayspring Chemical Dependency Services for Intermountain Health Care, and questions or requests for information may be sent to him at IHC, 36 South State Street, 21 st floor, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111. These letters form the basis for the. Dear-- . Jin I etters." Dear John: Call me a skeptic, but I really dont believe that people arc capable of changing the way they arc. Our personalities are set for the most part, especially with adolescents. I really question the usefulness of any kind of treatment program for them. Sometime ago, there was a T.V. report that showed how useless adolescent treatment programs were. Why do you persist in this hopeless endeavor? Deceitful, Outrageous, and Acrimo- nious Dear DO A: Basic personalities seldom change dramatically. But when the right situations present themselves and the individuals reach a point where their options are depleted, change does occur. What happens is that life brings out other characteristics and abilities that were not recognized earlier. In this manner, major personality changes do occur and new attitudes arc developed. Now for adolescent treatment, there are two main points to be considered. First, as adolescents lose control of their lives as a result of chemical dependency, they arc in need of assistance and direction to repair the damage to the various areas in their life. Treatment that is oriented toward a comprehensive family process provides that opporconsistunity. Its goal is to tency and continuity, both of which are based on sobriety. Sobriety does not simply mean not using. It means developing a new way of life. It.addresses thoughts and feelings that arc essential to positive behavioral development. It provides an avenue that adolescents may use to restore themselves to sanity. It provides hope where none existed before. The second point to consider is that with treatment, the adolescents are not the only ones to benefit. The parents receive support, guidance, and consolation in a setting that is based on individual responsibility. They arc given Navy Seaman Recruit Wayne E. Martinez, a 1981 graduate of Keams High School of West Valley City, has completed recruit training at Recruit Training Command, San Diego. trainDuring Martinezs eight-wee- k ing cycle, he studied general military subjects designed to prepare him for further academic and training in one of the Navys 85 basic fields. Martinezs studies include seamanship, close order drill. Naval history and first aid. Personnel who complete this course of instruction arc eligible for three hours of college credit in physical education and hygiene. Stephanie K. Goodenough Airman Stephanie K. Goodenough, daughter of Marlene Goodenough of 8894 W. 3185 S., Magna, has graduated from the U.S. Air Force medical services specialist course at Sheppard Air Force Base, Tex. Graduates were taught techniques for assisting in the care and treatment of medical patients. They also earned credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force. She is a 1984 graduate of Cyprus High School, Magna. Ag. Dept, promotes Magna resident Wayne J. Warner Navy Constructionman Apprentice Wayne J. Warner, son of James M. and Adrca L. Warner of 3617 S. 6445 W., West Valley, Utah recently reported for duty with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Seven Gulfport, Ms. Peter T. Bailey Navy Seaman Recruit Peter T. Bailey, a 1984 graduate of Granger High School ofWest V alley City, Utah, currently stationed aboard the combat store ship USS Niagara Falls, homeported in Guam. The ship was recently honored in receiving the Battle Efficiency Award. is The Niagara Falls received the decoration for being the best combat stores ship in the Pacific Fleet during the competitive cycle. Dur- the the ship won five depart- cycle, ing mental awards. John E. Clardy bc Densley two-engi- Births at Pioneer 19-2- 3, Pqq6 Helping your child succeed by Betty Condie President, Utah Education Association What causes student suicide, and how can we prevent it in our own families and communities? Some experts say that academic and social pressures increase the probability of teen suicides. A 1981 study showed that 30 percent of events precipitating teen suicide attempts are school-relateincluding poor grades, truancy and disciplinary problems. Students list pressure to succeed in school and drug abuse as major factors in their inability to cope with their lives. Perfectionists and those who suffer and from depression, low self-estee- of hopelessness seem especially vulnerable to suicide. This state of mind often is caused by a teenagers inability to cope with a personal loss or failure. The loss could be the death of a friend or family member (especially a suicide), parents divorce, rejection by a girlfriend or boyfriend. loss of a job or failure to get one, academic failure, or failure to be accepted in a particular social circle. Whoever is different or in the minority is at risk, according to some experts. This could help explain why the valedictorian of a high school shot himself receiving an academic scholarship to college. Being different, even in a positive sense, can create stress or pressure for a teenager. Meeting high expectations of parents and teachers can be as difficult for some students as facing their disapproval when their fail. Teenagers today have fewer demands, but more pressures on them than previous generations. Students whose parents teach them to solve their own problems during childhood usually are able to handle the pressures of adolescence. Others often shortly after are not. H.S. essay contest slated The Society of Professional Journal- D.C., to receive die award. Utah Headlicrs Chapter, is sponIndependent entries may be sent by is 1 dirccdy to: Peter Prichard, do Feb. soring a high school essay contest. It and USA school all Today, P.O. Box 500, Washingto juniors high open seniors. ton, D.C. 20044. For mroc information, those inThe theme of this years contest is: Ameriterested should call Vallerie Schulthies, What The Free Press Means To ca. The winning student will receive a the Freedom of Information Chair$500 prize and a trip for himself or woman of the Utah Headliners Chapherself and a teacher to Washington, ter. Her number is ists, 237-210- 0. said Wm. Rolfc Kerr, Utah Commissioner of Higher Education. We are endeavoring to make todays students and potential students aware of financial aid options so that no one will be deprived of the opportunity for a college education. Equally important is helping future generations of college students by encouraging their parents to start saving tomorrows tuition dollars today. The theme, Affording College-Tod- ay and Tomorrow will be addressed in informational workshops offered during that week at most ofUtahs post secondary institutions. Current finan aid recipients and college financial aid administrators will explain aid opportunities, the aid application process, and the impact of the new tax reform on financial aid. A question-answperiod will follow each workshop. Carl Buck, President of the UASS-Fwill host a workshop on Tuesday, Jan. 20 from 7--9 p.m. in the Saltair Room on the University of Utah campus. The public is encouraged to contact the financial aid office at local post secondary institutions to find out the place and time of the financial aid workshop in the area. cial Huish honored by councilmen Brent Huish, district manager for the Magna Water company, received the Community Councils Community Service Award for 1986 at Friday nights Council installation banquet. The Community Service award is given each year to a person who has devoted years to making Magna a better g Council place to live, said president LaRee Pchrson as she presented Huish with a commemorative plaque. out-goin- THINKING Dear Readers, For centuries a bit of wisdom has been passed from generation to generation. The words may have changed some but the message has always been clear. Very simply, we need to be careful about what we think because thats what we become. If we can grasp that idea, there is almost nothing that we are a second, examine some of the people who the world considers to be successes. the world. Yet both of them were epileptics at the very time they were making themselves most powerful. John Milton, who wrote Paradise Lost, was totally blind and living in complete poverty when he wrote the masterpiece in literature. George Washington won the American Revolution despite the fact that his family was against his involvement. And then there was Abraham Lincoln who had to borrow money to go to Washington to give his inaugural address. These are perfect examples of men who understood that their thinking went hand in hand with their behavior. What would have happened to Abraham Lincoln if during one of the 20 some odd elections that he lost before being elected President he would have allowed himself to think Fm probably going to lose this one too. So why try. You have to remember that thoughts arc like magnets. They attract you to the ycry things you think about. One of the problems that many people have is that they dont have any goals in mind and consequently they have nothing to focus their thinking on. As a result, they do a lot of thinking and acting but they never accomplish anything due to their lack of direction. Its been said that we usually waste enough energy to get us to our destination-- if we only knew where we wanted to go. Confidentially: Success is never final and failure is never fatal. X Valley Treatment is a process that is invigorating and challenging, renewing and rewarding. It is unfortunate that most individuals must experience a life crisis to be able to have the opportunity to benefit from such an event. But I guess those are the same dynamics that influence all other areas in life. Both Caesar and Napoleon will retain their places in history as men who had a definite impact on the destiny of January 22, 1987 Tax bill good news for students as far along. of achieving. Just for Tim, Thursday, Teacher to Parent feelings In making the announcement, Utah Commissioner of Agriculture, Miles Cap Ferry explained that in his role as meat inspector, Lohmeyer has had ongoing training in proper processing and slaughter inspection. As a result he comes to his new position in administration, very knowledgeable about the Airman John E. Clardy, son of Mr. standards necessary to protect conand Mrs. E. L. Clardy of 4880 South sumers. Additionally, the meat processing in- 4380 West, Kearns, has graduated a!?urcd that they will be profrom the U.S. Air Force aircraft duSO? having thoroughly trained maintenance course at Sheppard Air and supervised inspectors working in Force Base, Tex. their plants to insure only the highest David E. During the course, students were standards will be maintained. aircraft maintenance fundamenMarine Cpl. David E. Densley, son taught Lohmeyer is taking the position forof David M. and Linda A. Densley of tals to repair and service one and held by Terry Menlove, who bemerly aircraft. Maintenance man2857 S. 8650 W., Magna, recently dejet Animal Identification Bureau the came ployed to Okinawa, Japan on the Unit agement and documentation was also Chief for the Utah Department of Agriaircraft readiness capataught to assess Deployment Program. culture. the the battalion bility. During deployment He and his family live in Magna. Graduates of the course earned crewill participate in a three month tour of dits associate toward an the Republic of the Philippines to train degree through the Community College of the Air with the Philippine Army. Densley is currently serving with 3rd Force. He is a 1986 graduate of Keams Battalion, 9th Marines Camp PendleHigh School. The new tax reform bill will have a ton, Ca. significcant impact on the financial aid minifies for current and future students. The potential problems will be a major topic of discussion during Financial Aid Awareness Week, proclaimed by Governor Norman H. 1987. Bangerter as January A week of public service activities is Births at Pioneer Valley Hospital for Jordan. coordinated by the Utah AssociaMr. and Mis. Glenn P. Micheal, M, being Financial Aid Administrators the last week arc as follows: tion of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Crawford, F, Salt West Valley City. and the Utah System of Higher EducaMr. and Mrs. Darold Butcher, M, tion. Lake City. Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Haraguchi, F, West Valley City. The System of Higher Education Mr. and Mrs. Jay D. Evcnscn, M, wants to insure that students can afford Salt Lake City. Mr. and Mrs. Randy Tidwell, M, West Valley City. to attend college today and tomorrow, Mr. and Mrs. V. Bruce Quayle, M, West Valley City. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Stucrtzel, M, West Valley City. Mr. and Mrs. Henery V anderveur, F, West Jordan. Mr. and Mrs. Alfert Yazzie, F, West West Jordan. direction and permission to utilize effective techniques that help them gain some measure of control over their fives again. They learn how to successfully avoid reaching the end of their rope. They learn the dynamics of growth and have the opportunity to share those experiences with others who are not quite incapable Thc Utah Department of Agriculture announces the recent promotion of Magna resident, Richard Lohmeyer to Assistant Manager of the Meat Inspection Bureau. For the past 12 years, Lohmeyer has worked as a meat inspector for the department. Meat inspectors are responsible for assuring Utah consumers that only inspected and passed meat and meat food products arc offered for sale or transport in intrastate commerce in Utah. In addition, inspectors have the responsibility of making sure that all meat products in commerce are wholesome, unadulterated, marked, labeled and properly packaged. Mogna DaLYNNE GROVER Named poster child DaLynnc Grover, 8, of Salt Lake City, Utah, is gearing up for her second exciting year as the focal Easter Seal poster child. As the poster child DaLyn-n- e represents adults and children alike who with the help of the Utah Easter Seal Society live happy, independent lives despite a disability. During the next two months she will meet with corporate sponsors, community representatives and local television and radio personalities educating Utahns about Easter Seal services for people with disabilities and the importance of funding these programs. Dalynne will promote support for all Easter Seal projects, but especially for the annual Easter Seal Telethon to be televised nationally March 7th and 8th. Dalynne became involved with the Easter Seal program before she was 2. She was bom with spina bifida and doctors were certain she would never sit up or walk. With the help of the Easter Seal According to Mrs. Pchrson, Huish has devoted 90 of his adult life to community service, including 14 years as a member of the Community Council, with six terms as Council treasurer. A stalwart member of the Magna Chamber of Commerce, he has held every office in that organization, including three terms as president, 17 years as chairman of die board of directors and 19 years as chairman of the Christmas parade. He is currently president of the Oquirrh Community Fund and has served in that position three years. He has served as of the Committee. Independence Day And he devoted 17 years to sports and recreation in the Magna community as coach and director of Little League football and baseball. Brent Huish, district manager of Magna Water Co, receives Community Service Award from Community Council president LaRee Pehrson. Motor carriers help with road information In an effort to improve the safety of operations of long combination vehicles swimming program and her family (LCVs) during bad winter weather, Dalynne now walks with braces. She is motor carriers will help disseminate inas precocious, independent and outformation on road conditions. Drivers will report any significant going as any For more information about Easter weather problems to a designated disSeal services or the upcoming Telethon, patcher from a local trucking company contact your Utah Easter Seal Society in Salt Lake City. Trucking companies will alternate that responsibility on a 531-052- weekly basis. One carrier will set up a command post, said Norm Lindgren, Administrative Assistant to the Director of the Utah Department of Transportation. All the other carriers will be able to get Chapter Offices, 555 Foothill Boulevard. the information from that one disDeadline for completed applicants is patcher. The trucking companies will also be January 22. Qualified individuals should contact Dave Florence or Corry in contact with the U DOT-DP- S road 1 for further infor- information reporters so the informaTanner at mation. tion can be placed on the recorded road condition report at Essential safety training for the handAreas that will be given special emphicapped is an area which has long been asis in the reports arc Interstate 80 east overlooked in the Salt Lake area. A and west of Salt Lake City, from handicapped Training Program Com- Idaho through Utah to Las Vegas, mittee has been meeting over the past through the state and U.S. 40 from Salt three months to address this need. Lake City to Vernal. Red Cross seeks instructor The Salt Lake Chapter of the American Red Cross announced today that it is seeking ten sight, hearing, or physically impaired individuals to be awarded scholarships for Safety Instructor training to begin in The Instructor Training Program, supported by a $3,000 State Office of Education grant, is a five-daprogram which will prepare participants to teach handicapped individuals y resusitation, First Aid, and Disaster preparedness. The classes will be taught at the Salt Lake mid-Marc- h. y, Cardio-pulmonar- 40-ho- 582-343- 964-600- 1-- Ralph Brlmley, a past president of the Community Council, reg ceives a plaque from president LaRee Pehrson. Mrs. Pehrson was also presented a plaque by new president Laura Jo out-goin- McDermald. er |
