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Show Page 5 MessengerEnterprlse, Thursday, March 12, 1992 Team masseuse is 'secret ' weapon for Students grow from Varsity Lady Badgers Experience BY DEAN ODRISCOLL Im more enthusiastic about things now that Im getting involved. Id rather do things instead of just thinking about doing things," said Julie BY DEAN ODRISCOLL The Snow College ladies basketball team has been using a secret weapon to prepare for their home ball games this year and every time they have used it theyve won. The girls on the Simpson, as she talked about what Varsity Experience has team refer to their special treatment as being Judyized. The girls are referring to Judy done for her designed to give every student, not just athletes, the chance to gain a varsity experience outside massage therapist Judy Boyer spends a few minutes with each of the girls on the team before tipoff. I love it, she gets me ready to play, said sophomore forward SueShurtliff. I had a headache before the last game and Judy got rid of that, along with a lot of my tension. Its really going to be nice having Judy go on the road with us. Now were going to have a better chance of winning." Judy is going to take record on the her perfect road for the first time this season as the Badgers travel north to the classroom. Students are encouraged to find a club, ' activity, service project or even New Eagle Scout Kamalu Kong, with his mother Catalpa, father a job they are interested in to George, and sister Kauinohea. give them a college experience away from the classroom environment. Crystal Strawn, a sophomore from Richfield, described it perfectly when she said, I learn a lot more outside the classroom than I do in it... to be able to experience something is much better than justleaming it I have really become a lot more comfortable with people Provo. Head Coach MaTyln Harmer said she has been Judyized" and called the experience terrific. "My girls say they have to have it...they love it. In fact lately they have been begging for Judy in the middle of the week." The Lady Badgers lost Masseuse Judy Boyer gfves a only two of their 11 home games Snow College. this year, but the girls are quick to point out that Judy didnt really helps to get the lactic acid give them the treatment before back into the bloodstream so those two games they lost. their muscles dont get as sore. Judys specialty is sports It also helps to bring the athletes massage. She spent more than back down after they have given 1,250 hours training for her maximum effort and we get profession at the Desert another chance to work on their Institute of Healing Arts in trouble spots... especially ifthey Tucson, Arizona. Judy is also have new trouble spots from the proud to have studied under game." Karen Lessman, who has her Judy provides directed a couple of sports treatments on a purely massage therapy squads for the volunteer basis because in her U.S. Olympic teams. There are really two things I do with the and a postgirls, a event massage," said Boyer. There really is a strong psychological interaction with the girls," said Boyer. I come into the training room really psyched up and full of energy BY DEAN O'DRISCOLL and I try to pass that on to the Utah Court of Appe als J udge girls. Coach Harmer added that Leonard H. Russon will be the Judy has really helped the team Snow College Convocation with a couple of one hour speaker on Thursday, March 12, sessions. at 12:30 p.m. in the Crane Judy also tries to give the Theater. The public is invited to girls a massage. Hus come and listen to Russons post-eve- mm mm - 9-- 0 pre-eve- College. Varsity Experience is a program at Snow College Boyer, their personal masseuse. Professional at Snow . Snow football player earns his Eagle Scout Badge BY DEAN O'DRISCOLL Despite being a long way from home and facinglongodds, Snow College Student Kamalu Kong recently earned his Eagle Scout Badge. When Kamalu came to Snow last summer to play football he was very close to earning the award, but he was also very close to turning 18 and losing any chance of ever earning the award. With the help of some caring people and some strong Claudia Olsen came into the story. Claudia is the Trainer for the South Sanpete Scouting District and spent 11 years as the advancement officer for Mantis troop 540. I just wanted to help out when I heard how close he was and found out how much he really wanted the award. I just helped steer him in the right direction, the award was a result of 100 ofhis effort, said Claudia. Kamalu responded by saying, I just wouldnt this year," said Crystal. She is on the Deans List and plans to attend BYU Hawaii after she graduates this spring. Varsity Experience Director Jeff Savage said, We hope that each student can grow and become a more well rounded workout to lady athlete at citizen through their experience. have made it without her Sophomores Julie Simpson, determination Kamalu finished (Claudia). words, I just love it I enjoy Taylorsville High School, and his requirements and received working with the girls and Im GayleneVanDyke, Wayne High his award at a recent court of Kamalu ended up having honor, which his parents were good at it" Judy added, "I also School, come from diverse his review board just hours do it because I want to keep my backgrounds yet both are able to attend. before he actually turned 18. hand in it, because this is what equally full of praise for the His parents, George and He had a lot of support from his I trained for and I want to be Varsity Experience program. Catalpa Kong, and his little friends and several of them took able to get paid for doing this Julie and Gaylene have sister, Kauinohea, flew in from part in the program at his court some day. Coach Harmer said chosen to become involved in the Hawaiian Islands for the of honor. Claudia said, He she is glad her team has been the theatre department for their ceremony. Both of my parents wanted it bad enough and thats able to have the extra help in Varsity Experience. Julie works me to the only reason he got it." really encouraged preparing for home games and with the props and Gaylene with continue working on it when I Kamalu also earned a 3.8 GPA it may give her team costumes. Gaylene helps fix, left home, but it was my mom during the fall quarter when he advantage to be Judyized1 alter, clean and take care of the especially who kept asking me was working on the finishing the road. costumes. It was one of our every time we talked on the steps ofhis award. In addition goals for Cooperative Education phone, 'How are you doing on to that he had his knee scoped to to get everything organized, your eagle?' She was really repair some damage suffered said Gaylene. happy when she found outl was during football practice. Since he redshirted last season Both young women are also finally going to receive it." With his 18th birthday Kamalu will be back to play officers for the a group football as a wide receiver for responsible for making new quickly approaching, Kamalu had to earn eight merit badges two more years as a Badger and freshman feel welcome at Snow Rule of Law presentation: in just six weeks. Thats where as an Eagle Scout. College. The Sentinel of Democracy. Julie and Gaylene both pi an Judge Russon brings a wide on E attending Utah State range of legal experience to his this year and after University of Court the Utah on position can be roommates in According to the Sanpete County Sheriffs Office, public Appeals. A graduate of the hope they for two more Logan years. of of Utah College safety activity for February, 1992 included: University 572 Law, he began his legal career Police Calls by practicing law in California 41 Ambulance Calls and Utah in general civil and 12 Fire Calls A regional Singles Adult trial practice. 68 Other In 1984, then attorney, fireside will be hosted by 14 Gunnison Stake on Mar. 22 at 7 Accidents investigated Russon was inducted as a Fellow p.m. 33 in the American College ofTrial Inmates booked into jail Udell one and Pauline admits Poulson which only lawyers, 158 Civil papers served percent of the U.S. bar will tell about the Mormon Sheriffs Memo: Please support the Sanpete Search and Tabernacle Choir tour of Russia membership. g volunteers who supply There are 40 Rescue. After practicing law for this past year. Members of the and other radios own their vehicles, equipment. Choir will also be there to sing. almost twenty years and rising and call outs. They for time volunteer their training They All single adults over 30 are to senior partner status in his with extrication, event assist searches, rescue, public safety law firm, Mr. Russon was encouraged to enjoy this evening other and traffic public service control, many security, appointed Judge to the Utah together. activities. Third District Court in 1984. In There will be light Take time to express thanks to them for a job well done. 1990, he was elevated to the refreshments. Utah State Court of Appeals. Snow College extends an open invitation to the surrounding communities to hear the thoughts of one of Utahs most eminent jurists on The Bureau of Land Management located in Richfield, Utah will this important topic. Convocation speaker lay down the law nt nt PARENTS! i Manti City Youth BaseballSoftball Registration! March 16 to April 7 Manti City Offices -- SHERIFF'S CORNER Singles fireside hard-workin- Government Property Sale EnpDellSy QnapgJ sell No applications will be accepted after April 15 Pee Wee Teams Girls Farm, Philly, and Fox and Pinto Boys Farm, Mustang, Boys Pony League (No family rate) you need an extension on when the fees are due, but please be aware that the application must still be In before the deadline. Thank you. JT each, 1981 Dodge W 50 I each, 1983 Dodge W350 Vehicles are available for inspection by appointment only, between the dates of March 6, 992 and March 24, 992 at the Richfield District Wareyard, 150 East 900 North, Richfield, Utah. To make an appointment to see the vehicles or for additional . Refer to sale No. information, contact Lucinda Nay at 80 1 I $20.00 $25.00 $25.00 $30.00 1 Parents: Please contact the City Office the following vehicles by sealed closed bid: 5 each, 1985 Chevy SI0 4x2's I each, 1985 Jeep Cherokee 4x4 If 1 1 1 Judge Leonard H. Russon Buckle Upl 8IFBPS -- 896-822 1 92-02- 0. Sealed bids with reference to the sale number must be received at the above address before close of business March 24, 1992. J |