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Show The Salt Lake Tribune UTAH LIVING _Sunday, January 9, 2000 ber America’s Veterans Through Landers’ Valentine Campaign ANN LANDERS in World War I, World War Il, Ko- rea, Vietnam, the Persian Gulf. Bosnia, Kosovo and all the places where our soldiers have been sent around the world. They represent every race, color and creed. We quarters onMullionvate valentines, anid more than 30,000 people took the timetovisit nearly 67,000 hos- pitalized veterans aroundthe cquntry. More than 500 volunteers were recruited to help at our ve hospitals. In addition, teachthroughout the countryhave tien this opportunity to educate their students about the accom- plishments of our nation’s veterans and what theyhave donein support of our country. It has beensaid thatthe nation thatforgets its defenders will it- self be forgotten. Fortunately, the United States has never forgotten the sacrifices our veterans have madeso that we might remain free. In 2000, America’s National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans will be observed during the week of Feb. 14. Every day, approximately 100,000 veterans are treated in VA medicalfacilities. Someof them are alone, without family, friends orvisitors. ‘Ann, the cards andletters your readers send to our hospitalized veterans during that week serve ag tangible reminders that they age remembered, appreciated and TAKE A BOW valued beyond measure. Your readers can mailtheir valentines to the nearest VA medical center or drop themoff in person. The addresses ofourfacilities can be ‘The Springville Museum of Art announced its winnersof the 1999 “Christmas Lamb Show.” The show's theme comesfrom the story “Christmas Lamb,” which describes how a young boy’slife changesafterhe visits an art muséum and seesa special Christmas painting. This year's winning artists wereTrilea Allred, Christy Amendola, Julie Amendola, Romee Amendola, Stephanie Kay Anderson,Katie Bishop, Robby There are people in the com munity who need your help. They may be contacted bycalling the Volunteer Center, Community Services Council, 887-1254, or visit Work wi with abused or —— ‘children: mation desk at the main library, greet ee Ronald McDonald : Greeters, office and kitchen helpers needed for threehourshifts. sources Department also in need of disabilities. Foster Care Citizens Review Board: Help meet the needs of yout in foster care the Visually A volun. teer is need to walk with a visually im paired individual waiting to receive a See ing Eye Correctional Facility: Help develop a library and assist with art and music classes; book donations accepted. Mothers: Thank you once againfor your generousand caring support of our nation’s veterans. Sincerely a huge cakefor the veterans and haveguestssign a 5-foot card. Teachers, you have always been extremelyhelpful and supportive. I'm depending on you once more to makethis a class — TogoD.WestJr., secretary, Departmentof VeteransAffairs, Washington, D.C. Dear Secretary West: I've always known that myreaders are the most warmhearted, responsivepeoplein the world. When I ask them to do something, they comethrough like champions. project. Those handmade valen- help with environmental projects, fund tines are real heart-warmers,especially the ones madeby the youngerstudents. Please encourage your studentsto be creative andlet them learn firsthand the satisfaction that comes from doing something for others. T know ofnothing you can do Readers,it's time onceagain to that wouldcostso little and bring let our veterans know weappreci- so muchpleasure to the men and women whowere willing to lay downtheir lives for us. They de- ate them.It won't costa lot, and it’s sure to bring enormous plea- sureto our vets, to whom we owe so much, These men and womenserved serve to be remembered. Thank you all, and God bless. — Ann inders Bradford, Collin Brown, Amber Bushnell, Craig Butler, Mitchell Christensen, Michael Clayton, Alexde la Fuente, Shalee Denver, RachelFischer, Chantal Graham, Jeffrey Graham, AmberGregers- en, Julia Green, Brandon Gren, Nicole Heslington, Kay Lynn James, AmanKaur, Aileen Keliiliki, Kristine Keliiliki, Lacey Long, Desarae Lee, Rachel Martin, Cassie Meldrum,Alison Mercer, Steve Morley, Emma Jean Myers, Katie Nay, Jenna Nerdin, Ashlee Norris, Nathan Oldroyd, Stuart Oldroyd, Dallan Olivas, DarienneOlivas,Jessica Painter, Chuck Petty, Candice Pinckney, Cara Pinckney, Chad Pinckney, Jackie Prows, Thomas Richards, DanielleRichins, Jordan Richins, Breeana Rowan,Jessica Seibel, must be at least 21 years ol Lincoln Elementary: Listen to children read and edit the stories theywrite. : Seniors needed to raising. crime prevention, food’ pantry, reading and more. Midvale Police Department: Victim assistance programs need help to support victims of violent crimes such as domestic abuse,sexual assault, child abuse, etc. Chuck Wagon: Serve meals to the homeles every Sunlayfrom 7m. fonoon Christmas : Receptionist and greeter Deededby eaceatia pee abused and neglected children. Children's Justice Center: Transcriptionist needed. tech Reads Program: Books are needed tobe given to childrenKSattending M. Lynn Bennion Elementary. AARP:Help seniorsandlow-incomein dividuals prepare their taxes; commitment is four hours a week duringthe 10-week tax Pet Samaritan Fund: Provide caring foster home for cats and dogs, help with adoptions andotherevents. Become a VISTA Volunteer: Westminster and Salt Lake Community College need VISTAsfor their volunteer centers; posi- Political stability and economic prosperity in America depend in no little part on the individual right to own and freely transfer real Tooele Nerve Gas Incinerator with a safer erogees County Housing Authority: Political John Piquet of Murrayis one of 217 poets whose work has been published in A Timeto Be Free. Thecollection was published by Quill Books in November.Pi- quet’s poem “The Joy of Soap and Water”wasselected from more than 1,500 submissions. jobs and household income. To achieve these goals, Realtors seek changesin tax policy that would encourage savings, investment and homeowner- —- ‘Thursdaysfrom 8 to 9 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to2p.m. Salt Lake Chronic Pain Support Group: Meets second Monday of every month;7 to 9 p.m., Salt Lake County ComPlex, 2001 S.State St., Room i: Nonprofit organization that takes music andthe performing arts to. isolated people living in institutional set- tings is seeking performers and performing groups. American Red Cross: Donor schedulers, reception-room greeters, warehouse workers, clerical assistants and delivery service; training provid Women in Community Service: Mentors needed to work from home by phone Net needsclerical assistance with a reportmonitoring finanoHee contributionsto elected officia Book Donation: Bennion Elementary needs books andtutors. Senior Volunteers: Various opportuni- ties available for seniors including public/ community relations, school presenta- tions, fund raising, planting, volunteercoordination, tutoring, crime-prevention assistance, elder assis- Help needed forthe gift shop and informaae desk. fe Care: Personal shopping/laundry Bay ‘need for seniors. ita Care Assist with recre- ational activities suchas bingo, crafts and and participate in the AdoptatGeemarcren program. Best Friends Animal Sanctuary: Help with pet adoptions, foster homes,office ween andotherevents throughout theyear. ‘old Candy Boxes:Sale of candy bene- fitspen withaisles, Battered We 's Shelter: Help with landscaping; innit businesses and groups welcome. Tapestry ofPi forjobs, housing and community networks for residents in nursing homes; 30 hours of trainingwill provide vohinteers with state certification. Computer Lab: The Sorenson MultiCultural Center eat help monitoring children and-adults at computerstations; training provid Division of Youth : Tutors needed to work with at-risk youth ages 8-12; office help needed for youth early intervention program, Lake County Aging Services: Needs volunteers to visit seniors at their homes and help them balance checkbook registers, paybills and read mail. “America Reads”: “America Reads” program needs tutors for at-risk youth grades K-6, three to five hours a week; training provided. Golden Oldies and The Murray Senior Bands: Musicians needed to rayin bands that visit nursing homesthroughout the valley, Homeless Shelter School: Provide one-on-one tutoring. Utah Coali ition Against Sexual Assault: volunteer needed to perform various office duties. Utah Legal Services: Perform initial clientinterviews. Fi Shelter: Assist Girl and Boy Scout troops, give music lessons to chil- ship. gal assistantalso needed toassist ieee Recognizing the privilege and responsibility of every citizen to beinvolved in political activity, management. Salt Lake Art Workers: Provide services to children who need help. Training vided. we see the need to backpoliti- and week, approximately four hours at a time. The Utah Food Bank: Help sort food, build food orders and work in the garden. Opportunities available Mondays through dren (instruments needed); organize books cal candidates and legislation that support the aboveprinciples, and oppose legislation and candidates that donot. Newcity governments and a property Beauticians Needed: Riverside Adult Day Centerneeds beauticiansoneday per art siesites Ble to \ :+ E+ minutes two to four times per month. Tutors neaaet for atriskyouth grades K-9, the beneOn Real Estate exercise odds even with the fits of ownership. ‘Samuel Witson positions of some Individual homeparts ofits memberowners are unable : ship. By organized realestate,| to exert the degreeofinfluence + mean the National Association in protecting private property j of Realtors, the Utah tights that the Realtor organiza|; Association of Realtors, and tions can, making us an ‘the Salt Lake Board of ombudsman to every private |; Realtors. property ownerin this regard. Theeffect of this is very simi- Championsofprivate property + lar to when yourelectedofficial, rights has been a longstanding : the one you supported and plank in Realtor programs, one : elected, takes a position on an that has provided relief on : issue that is completely differ- manyfronts. sent than you would have Homeownership,as a corner\: hoped.Thisis inevitable in any stone of our democratic system > group and occurs everywhere. of government, hasa preferred |: But, underlying these posi- place in the value system ofall ions is a dedication and com- Americans becauseit fosters mitment to some higher goal community responsibility; civic, than the issue at hand would economic, business and : address, In the case of orga- employment stability; family ; nized real estate,it is the pro- security, and more. " tection and preservation of the Every individual deserves the free enterprise system and the opportunity to live in safe and right of the individual to own decent housing. This occurs in real property. These underlying a healthy housing market and goals serve to unite Realtors an economic environmentwith 1 despite their differences, an ample supply of affordable Realtors resist undue inter- and accessible financing. vention by governmentin busiRealtors support equal opporness affairs — notjust Reattor- tunity in housing. Renters and related business, but all busi- buyers must encounter no barness. Counterproductive taxa- riers based on race, color,relition and burdensome govern- gion, sex, handicap, familial mental guidelines, rules, regu- status, or national origin. Nor lations and procedures unnec- should their rights be limited essarily increase consumer dueto existing or desired ethcosts and burden the business nic, racial or religious proportions in any defined area. community. Businesses have a hard Realtors value a_ healthy enough time staying afloat and economy, investment in strucmaking any kind ofprofit with- tures, equipmentand the skills out added drains on precious of people necessary to time and resources. Without increase the standard of living, |; tions that are at residents. Minimum commitment of30-50 Eva MaeWilson, Tanner Allen assistant needed for light with research, filings, case preparation and Department Docent Discouj for children’s ipan Education Specialist and 30 YR FIXED 7 625% ad sé Lowest Interest rat inte tia Professional, Personalized Service tea FHA & VARates also available ity Please Call, Compare, and Save! new system of county government are taking their place beside existing governmental bodiesin the valley. These bodies need and should value knowledgeable Realtorinput on complex issues that are within our area of expertise. Individual Realtors are also active in boards, commissions, charitable endeavors, and support a broad spectrum of community efforts to improve the quality oflife in the area. This is both in recognition of the effect on the desirability of living in this area for marketplace reasonsandthefact that individual Realtors, as residents themselves, want their communities to excel in areas that matter to them personally. When the Utah Legislature 801-261-4848 www.discountmortg.com Ee Aid FIXED Supplies: The Homeless Chi dation needs een workwineeen in the classroom mor afternoons, also needs school nen diapers and baby wipes. This Is the Place Heritage and other work at the park. Park: Assist with cataloging, meseaee inventory Readers: Utah Council for the Blind are readers, transporters, guides and partners for group activities. Volunteers Wanted: Salt lake County Aging Services is recruiting incomeseniors to work with enoor seniors; reimbursement and otherbenefits Utah Division of Wildlife Resources: Helpin theoffice, assisting with information and educatingthepublic. juman : Help disabled individuals with employmentby be- ing part of a committee that meets four times per year. Knowledge of legal issues, abuseean!{advocacy helpful. State Parks: Help in the office witha updating the database and general office tasks. Retired Ve Retirees experienced in management and organization are needed to help directand facilitateservices for theelderly. futors Child-Care Providers: Volunteers over16 needed to tutor English orprovidechild care, days or evenings. ‘American Cancer Society: Women ages 18-35 needed to teach groups aboutbreast canceror help in the Road to Recovery program by providing transportation to doctor Besar Fund Raisers: A program for abused children in Davis County needs participantsonthe “Friends Board,” which meets monthly to rt forfund raising. st Artists, Readers: Provi retubiliation through Geativearis Ges apyfor people recovering from accidents, illnesses and disal Hospice rminally ill by providing eon‘and helping with art, music, gardening and reading. Marketingand office support also n ‘Services: A vari etyofopportunities including grocery delivery, office work, mentoring and sorting clothes in the Share House. ors and Helpers: The American Red Cross is ooking fofor pieae and classroom helpers for CPRclas: Tutor: Help teach English a“jobsearchingskills to refugees, many of whom. speak French, German andItalian; days andtimes flexible. Parent : Assist atste parents in a home-based program. 21 or older; nine-month commitment aad Spanish oe helpftful. ork with childrenin court saith Court ‘Appointed Special Advocateakprogram. tims Advocate: Assist victims of crime ee references,referrals anddirect assistance; provide crisis intervention. Seniors: older needed to help in tutoring and service to homebound elderly. Also assignments in museums, I and braries, hospi ‘Swim With Seniors: Partners needed 2 swim with seniorcitizens as part of physical-ttherapy regimen at the YWCA. Feed the : The Salvation Army needs 500 sandwiches made to feed the hungry. Food Sorters: Sort food for the Utah re Bank. Adult Education: ESL tutors Tuesday, Wednesday orThursday eee 7t09;n0 foreign-language skills required. FAMILY FILE GANNETT NEWSSERVICE Pediatricians who take someextra time during office visits to encourage early readingcouldbe starting their young pa- tients on the road to academicsuccess. 30YR JUMBO ry, A study under way at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston seeksto de- termine whetherpediatricians caninflu- ence language developmentby encouraging parents to read to their infants and toddlers. “Parents reallylookatpediatricians as 943-1999 Funding The American Dream CONSOLIDATE DEBT & SAVE 100% PURCHASE & REFI BAD CREDIT OK LOW RATE GUARANTEE LET US COME TO YOU NO COST LOANS their guides,” says Teresa DuryeaRice, an assistantprofessorofpediatrics at Baylor. “If we walk to them about preventing injuries, we can also talk aboutthings that could increase language development or preventschoolfailure later.” PICTURE, IF YOU WILL... Symphonybrings artworks tolife. Readall aboutit on D-2 opens Jan. 17, a Realtor pres- ence will watch bills affecting private property rights and the free enterprise system — your interests as well as ours. Finally, your Realtor subscribes to the Code of Ethics of the National Association of Realtors, which provides for an enforcement process that can severely sanction violators. The Code is a higher standard of conduct than that prescribed by the statelicensing authority and is voluntarily entered into by each member who joins the Realtor association. Now you know your Realtor. LSLS. 5.6 ay [el] they spring from, they many different cultures, value systems and political beliefs. There are times whenorganized real estate takes posi- Musical Skila: Volunteer needed to lead a sing-along group for nursing-home Wilson, Heidi Wolsey, Nichole Wolverton, Coral Ashley Woodward and Mélissa Wooley. the rights of property owners i |; I | |: |; i |} needs mature volunteers to help with pet for dogs and and providing encouragement and resource referrals. Needed: Advocate needed “: Realtors help protect, preserve are nojobs. volunteers. Animal Lovers: Wasatch Humane adoptions and3s short-term foster homes Families Against Incinerator Risk: Work to promote the replacement of the tionalstipend. Children’s Medical Center: successful businesses, there trons and answer questions; Human Re- assisting young women with their search ‘Supplement provided by NAC. Realtors are a diverse group Salt Lake City Library: Work the infor- tionsoffer a living allowance and educa- Taylor Shepherd, Liza Simmons, Daniel Sperry, Becky Tarin, Katie Wells, MaryWells, Mia Wells, tance, food pantry and more, = and, like the general population ions. program:training beginsin January www.volunteerinsaltlake.org. Manyof the volunteer opportunities are accessible to people with bless them. The Westin O’Hare Hotelin Rosemont,Ill., will bake VA'stoll-free number,1-800-8271000, or from VA's Website at WWW.va.gov. Program: Assist with gallery tours. volunteer positions open: most urgently needed are AIDS hot line volunteers Utah Alzheimer's : Help with special projects for National Alzhe imer's Disease month and the annual gala. Legal Aide: Help staff attorneys in providing legal services to low-income clients. Adopt-A-Native Elder Program: Help in humanitarian efforts to support Navajo el: ders and chil need. Puppy Raisers: Train assistance for individuals with disabilities other than blindness. One-on-One Tutors: Rosamond Elementary in Riverton needs tutors one to two hours per week Hospice : Assist terminally ill and their families by providing companjonship and helping with miscellaneous needs. obtained by lookingin the telephonedirectoryor bycalling Butler, McKenna Card, Jenna Gompiled by Debbie Hummel can never repaythese valiant vets for the sacrifices they have made, but we can do something to cheer them up and let them know that they havenotbeen forgotten. Lastyear, Salvation Armyvolunteers distributed valentines, gifts and refreshments to various VA facilities aroundthe country. Camp Fire Boys andGirls have beengiving valentines to our veterans for quite some time. 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