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Show X Volimteering adds new dimension to her life By Hazel S. Parkinson Tribune Lifestyle Writer I'm a volunteer because I like it I love people and want to help them. It wis Kathleen Christison talking. Volunteerism for the past six years has added another and rather important dimension to her life. Ms. Christison has been selected Volunteer of the Month" by the Community Services Council, Voluntary Action Center. Although nominated for the honor by the Utah State Prison Womens Facility, she also has been a volunteer for the Division of Family Sendees Big Sister program and the Mental Retardation Association of Utah. In 1973, she became a big sister to an girl. It was rewarding and challenging for both of us. We related well, shared many good times, some serious talks and discussions, supporting and stengthening each other. The girls father was deceased and her mother ill. The family had little money. The commitment changed. Instead of being a volunteer assignment it has turned into a friendship that will last f long time. She is finishing high school, working, studying, involved in activities and plans to continue her education. We keep in touch " Reading The Salt Lake Tribune It was through the Volunteer Comer" in The Salt Lake Tribune in 1975 that Ms. Christison read of the need for women volunteers at the Utah State Prison e basis with the Women's Facility on a residents, to be a "special friend. 1 decided that it could be an opportunity for service and a challenge for me. And it was " She told of one young woman to whom she was assigned, whose lifestyle was opposite to her own The young woman had several marriages, several children, had led a rough and tough life including conviction of drug involvement. It was my goal to be a friend and be there when one-to-on- Suimners fashion m the bag Envelopes and shoulder bags are prominent and shoulder bag straps have added length for if the idea is appealing. wearing bandolier-styl- e The envelope shown here is in natural leather and texture interest is shown in the perforation design. Quilted leather highlights a shoulder bag in a trimmed down version of a pouch. chintz highlights rust-color- in white. on where these bags For information 1 know yil .b - ... , ... , ,,. 'rtw.v ViV.V.VkV 1 Our differences were good and bad for the relationship. Once we had a big (verbal' fight. There were things she didn't like about me, the w ay I did things and things I believed in and vice versa. We fougnt (talked' it out, cleared the air and learned from each other. She protected me. She thought I was naive. She didn't want me in on situations where 1 might get hurt " The woman was on parole during part of the relationship. "Basically I followed my intuitions. 1 w as never afi id. Ms. Christison also acknowledged the mentcl was hurt many times. I was anguish and pain vulnerable. I wrote her a letter asking because of the pain if she felt the relationship was worth it. To my surprise she said indeed it was She recalled one incident that really tested if I was the friend 1 said I would be. She wanted me to do something which was against my better judgment. She said, Trust me. And I reluctantly said, Ok. It Paid Off It paid off. Things came out all right. It might have been the only time someone really trusted her. As a result, I could see progress. And I still can r after the relationship. We still keep in touch. Ms. Christison noted that hei doctor advised her to rest and relax before getting involved again. But she didnt want to give up volunteering entirely. Her new assignment at the prison is as a dorm friend, not as demanding to her emotions. A dorm friend is a volunteer who takes one or two residents for an outing, to go shopping or to keep a dental or medical appointment. In recommending Ms. Christison for the honor, Echo B. Ney, volunteer director at the women's The rejection and manipulation facility, noted, Kathleen dealt with from the three residents she worked with almost overwhelmed her. Yet she suffered through each emotional crisis with an increased desire to provide companionship, friendship, new social experiences to the residents and offered herself as a model. She cultivated a relationship with the facility staff members and other volunteers and individuals to gain insight in her service with people whose background was so foreign to hers. Ms. Christison, who grew up in Richfield, noted that her father, the late Paul M. Christison, was a law enforcement officer (highway patrol) all of his life. Her grandfather, the late Parley P. Christison, was a sheriff. My father always said, Look at the individual. Try to understand why he or she did or does something. And try to help if you can. There is good in everyone. He was a friend to everyone in town, teen and adults, even though he sometimes had to give them tickets or go after them for violations. My grandfather was a friend of Rutch Cassidy. Even though he had to bring him in on occasion, they were still friends. I wish I could have had a career in law enforcement . . . real enforcement, not just office work." And with a shrug, she said I was just born 10 years too late. 1 two-yea- By Carolyn Monson Lifestyle Fashion Writer summer fashions in the bag. and Spring Just as the blousons have been belted at the waist for a slimmer, closer to the body look, handbags are smaller and trimmer to give the right balance. Colors can be bright or neutral, but texture is important. yet another shoulder bag, this one accented M.. jar could not change her No one can change another person. 1 know that Changes have to come from within the individual. Sometimes what we say or the example we set others will imitate and will incorporate into their own lives she needed me are available in Salt Lake City, telephone The Salt Lake Tribunes Lifestyle Department, 237-207- Volunteering is one of Kathleen Christisons ways of making the nan n UU.TE CUSHIONED INSOLE BEIGE SIZES local community a better place to live. She likes helping people. 5-- CREPE SOLE 10 FLEXIBLE "'.mi round-the-cloc- k & pantyhose itVS knee-high- s sale Choose from regular or tummy control styles, sheers I It ft . . . 4 V , 1 - V STORE HOURS: Mon.-Thur- s. 10-- 8, Fri. 10-- 9, Sot. 10-- 6, Sun. 12-- 5 . reg. 3.00 . reg. 3.50 . . . reg. 5.95 . . Hostery-ai- 1 A 2.50., l v xA 1.25... reg. 2.00 reg. 1 ; or support, sandalfoot or reinforced toe. Proportioned sizes Sale runs from March 16 31st. reg. J it '''$ -- 1! - V- bj JK? . . "u ood Shoes Aren't Expensive At Shoe Fair" 36 SO. STATE ST., DOWNTOWN, ZCMI CENTER MALL PH 533 8171 PHONE ORDERS FILLED ADD J2 50 POSTAGE. 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