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Show jnnyiiyii Page 2 Messenger-Enterpris- Home and School: New book just might make people feel all better Vital Links by LILY ESKELSEN President, Utah Education Association We always had interesting Current Events. My students get extra credit points in social studies for reporting on news articles. And while weve had reports on space shuttle launches, Mid-East Peace Talks and local blood drives, weve also heard about Elvis sightings and space aliens posing as dark green vegetables. Its a good time for a lesson. Whether or not your family personally subscribes to a checkout stand tabloid, your children are inevitably going to be subjected to some form or another of yel low journalism posing as legitimate news. Today, it goes beyond print. There isnt a network on television that doesnt have some program sensadevoted to believe-it-or-ntionalism. I dont want children to be cynical. want children to be trusting and open to new ideas and a whole world of possibilities. But 1 don't want them to be fools. I what it understand to them want is to listen with a critical ear. I want them to explore a claim. I want them to be able to mentally dissect a proposed theory and see its strengths and its ot 1 ed See if this sounds familiar: Teach your children to quesfelt like I didnt want to tell tion what they hear in the news or my wife my problems. She would on television or even from the kid try to give me advice and tell me next door. Teach them that there what to do, or she would try to inare people who will say just about 1 was what feeling. When terpret anything to get their attention or we talked this frustration out, I to get them to buy a product or get found that I was doing the same them to tune into their show. had the same We both her. to thing Teach them to question the source which was, we were justification, of the news story. Did the reporter wanting to help by solving each 1 the name the people making others problem. After all, isnt claim? Were those people paid by that what spouses are for? the reporter? Did other reporters Gary B. Lundberg, a profespick up the story? (If a tabloid sional therapist practicing in claims that a baby was Provo, admits in a new book that found inside a coconut bearing pa- he and his wife, Joy Saunders pers that proved its father was Lundberg, were going about Prince Charles of England, one things the wrong way. But after should wonder why Tom Brokaw years of marriage as well as expedidnt at least mention it on the rience in the field of marriage and NBC Nightly News. family therapy, theyve found a And teach them to wonder at better way, and theyre sharing it the NBC Nightly News stories the through a book titled I Dont same way they might question Have to Make Everything All two-head- ed tabloid television shows. Even credible reporters easier-to-sp- ot have a bad day. Its possible to have both an open mind and a critical eye. Trusting does not mean gullible. We can help train children how to decide what information deserves their trust. MHS Counselors Corner By Natasha Madsen and Third quarter grades were handed out on Monday. Parents who have not reviewed their students grades may call the high school for their students report. The number is Parent conferences will be held in the gym Thursday evening and Friday morning, April 4th and 5th. Letters were mailed to each students home. Several activities and projects have been completed the past few weeks. Sterling Scholar interviews and awards were held on March 27th and 28th. Laura Fore was the Regional Sterling Scholar in her 835-228- 1. field. Robby Johnson, Camille Barclay and Erika Frischknecht were runner-upCongratulations to all of these outstanding students s. Utahs Hlohwav Death Toll Year to Date 1996 -- - 50 Year to Date 1995 -- - 50 - 321 Driving Tip: If your vehicle is equipped with ABS (Anti-loc- k Brake System) Brakes, do not pump the brakes. Pumping reduces the braking capacity. Instead, press the brake pedal hard and dont let up. The noise and pedal vibration are normal and Indicate the system is working. ICOJto m THE USPS 3284-000- The book offers soft-cov- er in its 3 6 pages not only the what and 1 why of validating others, but the how of putting principles into practice. The subtitle on the cover is a nutshell ofwhats inside: A practical approach to walking emotionally with those you care about while empowering them to solve their own problems. The Lundbergs straightforward expla- Rodney Cox nations are sprinkled with examples and anecdotes from real for their commitment to scholarship, leadership and community service. Also Rodney Cox was honored for 24 years of service to the Sterling Scholar program. the ACT will A reminder be given on April 1 at Manti High School at 8 a.m. And Yes, it is Spring Break! Sorry! An extended school year of- life. The Lundbergs have been sharing their ideas with audiences for the past six years, and people have been urging them to put them in a book for about as long. The : of the anecdotes) ideas (and many the book were gleaned from years of experience as a couple, and with family, friends and cliin Beth's definition: trivia: hogwash. My definition: trivia: lot of fun. ents. In their first book collabora- As most training to some day soon take over this business. Hes now happily married and the father of three beautiful children (not that Im prejudiced). going to high But I can remember when he was a teen-agschool. He and I competed rather heatedly for the use of my Subaru. I remember one of our conversations... One night I needed to use the Subaru. (Its my Subaru, but David didnt know that. He seemed to think it was his, despite the fact that I paid for it, bought the insurance, pay for all the maintenance, tires. I even buy most of the gas). So, as a courtesy to him, I asked, David, would it be all right if I used the Subaru tonight? Well, I dont know, Dad, Where do you need to go? Just up to Orem, I explained. Are you taking any girls with you? was the next suggeser th dren, teenagers, adult children, dispouses, parents and vorced and blended families, tive question. Heavens no, I snorted. Not even Beth. Well, if you take it. Ill expect you to buy your own gas. You could even have a little more in it when you return it than when you took it. Oh, Ill do that all right, I promised. And youd better check the oil, he reminded. in-la- friends, and people at work. This splendid book powerthe concept of human teaches fully validation. Its Filled with many practical suggestions on the how- OK, I said. Anything else? Well, you could wash it. Its getting a little dusty, you know, he went on. Could you let me have the quarters to run it through the car wash? I asked Do you think Im made of money? he snapped. Money doesnt grow on trees you know. I have to work hard for every rela- said Stephen R. Covey, The author of the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. The authors of I Dont Have to Make Everything All Better hope readers will find an best-selli- enjoyable affirmation of principles penny. For further information, 7 or toll free phone (80 ) know, I said meekly. What time will you be in? he queried. Probably 1 1 :30, I said. Better make it by 1 1:00, he suggested. I dont like you to be out too late at night when I dont know what youre do- (800)224-160- ing. I theyve perhaps recognized but didnt know quite how to implement until now. 1 224-344- 6. Dont worry, I said. Be sure and wake me up and tell me youre home when you get in, he continued. All right, I said. As I walked out the door, he reminded, Drive carefully, No hot rodding. Understand? I understand, I answered meekly. Next time Ill take my car. 1 fering is being discussed. There may be an opportunity to offer remedial and credit recovery courses at the Sanpete Academy. Another exciting possibility could be accel- Not so trivial: I always called a spade a spade . . . until I fell over one in the yard. . . erated or enhancement courses through the system. These offerings might include: geology with field trips, healthy life PE to include biking, possibly drama with trips to the Shakespearean Festival. Again, this is only at the discussion ED-NE- T CED Full-tim- 0 Rivers West (801) USPS 1777-200- The Christmas Box DONffl This splendid book powerfully teaches how to empower others to solve their own problems. Stephen R. Covey 1 national g author Authors Gary and Joy Lundberg best-sellin- The principles in I Don V Have To Make Everything All Better work like a charm with my grown children, grandchildren, aged parents, and especially my spouse. I highly recommend it to everyone. Janice Kapp Perry, composer Fancy the Idea of trading in chocolate? The cacao tree Is popular because Its seeds and beans are used to make chocolate and cocoa. The people of Mexico and Central America once used cacao beans as money. Available at your local bookstores for $12.95 or call toll free 11-91- 71 (add $3 S&H) 0 1 Reporter Manti City Reporter Ephraim City Reporter Manti High School Sports Manti, Utah If relationships came with an owners manual, this is it. Richard Paul Evans, author of Published each Thursday for 50c each, $ 6.00 a year inside Sanpete County and $ 9.00 outside Sanpete County, by Messenger-EnterpriInc., 35 S. Main, Manti, Utah 84642. 2nd Class Postage Paid at Manti, Utah. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Inc. Messenger-Enterpris- e S. 35 Main, Manti UT 84642 Publishers Max and Beth Call Editor Max Call David Call General Manager Sales Representative Tricia Call 1 . 835-319- 1 Powerful new book by Gary and Joy Lundberg Censorship: Is it justified in the public school system? Deadline is April 19th. We have applications for scholarships to the Salt Lake Community College. These are need based, rather than academic. Also available are scholarship applications for students interested in dental hygiene. Please stop by our office for more information. Enterprise with benefits e 47 N. 100 looking for representatives from each class. More information on this next week. The Utah League of Credit Unions, Inc. is sponsoring their oratorical contest. The topic for this years contest is EPHRAIM NOW camEEB30 Sewing Machine Operators surveyed regarding interests and possible attendance. The State Education system has limited funding for summer programs. The Youth Council for Manti City is being organized. We are THE of you know, my right hand man around here, my son, David, is in tening, questions that help people see possible solutions, teaching at the right time, phrases that validiscussions of date, and how validation works with chil- tionships, balderdash, but a by Max E. Call tion, the Lundbergs conclude that the key to making validation a habit is to remember that every regardless of age or cirperson has the universal cumstances need to believe I am of worth, my feelings matter, and someone really cares about me. When people feel validated, they are then free to carry the responsibility to solve their own problems. Chapters include effective lis- tos of building meaningful . . . Websters definition: trivia Insignificant or inessential matters, that which comes from the street, of little Importance or significance, trifling, ordinary, commonplace. stage. Parents and students will be As of March 29, 1996 Total 1995 Fatalities Better. Trivia Thursday, April 4, 1996 e, 6ltftap1e Rpartifi se I I 2C Lynn Schiffman Greg Dettinger PRUNING TIME IS HERE! 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