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Show rr r" ri"wiirr yr 'rrT r-- tBiirrit vrr rwrr 1JIHJi Wyyyr H Hi Hl'y WpP Skiers get help from friends Continued from Page opportunity and challenge to expand into new areas of instruction "As we've progressed, so have we learned to adapt equipment to individual disabilities, Mr Mandlersaid 'The ski instruction is basically the same, although more adaptive than in instruction "The mam thing we try to do is make the experience positive We dont want any negatives to interfere with the learning We try to get them (Easter Seal skiers! on the slope as soon as possible with a positive approach Touch Method Mr Mandler also stresses use of what He he calls the touch method instructs teachers to maintain contact with the student through touching or new skier begins to ; holding until the feel confident The sliding sensation of skiing is so different, especially for some of these kids Touch is important for their confidence. There are some m the Easter Seal group who dont like the sensation of sliding, Mr. Mandler added The activity is not pushed on them They are encouraged to enjoy the resort environment through watching "This is a totally different outlet for them (the physically disabled). They really enjoy it. Whether they ski or not. its always a learning type of situation up here anyway, Mr. Mandler said of Snowbird. Easter Seal Society of Utah contracts with Snowbird for the ski lessons They pay a minimal fee to cover instructors wages, according to Randi Smith Enrollment is limited by number, but not by disability. Fifteen students are skiing this year They will continue lessons through May. Double That Number The organization is hoping to double that number next year, Ms. Smith added. "Easter Seal will serve anybody with Our only she said any disability, 3 able-bodie- d , non-prof- it requirements are that a person has a disability and a doctors release to ski " The program director provides transportation to and from the resort each Thursday afternoon for eight sessions Some classes are cancelled because of unpleasant weather or hazardous road conditions, but they are made up later in the season The skiers are sure to see to that, Ms Smith said Besides the enjoyment of skiing, disabled skiers look forward to the childrens after-sk- i party wnh ice cream or hot chocolate provided by the Snowbird Ski School The interaction with other skiers, instructors and tourists is important. Most of the physcially disabled skiers of each class skiing spend the Snowbirds Chickadee run, for beginning skiers, Mr Mandler said. Some skiers have progressed to Big Emma, an advanced-beginninslope Bobby normally skis the latter now, followed closely by an instructor who guides him down the slope by voice As the instructor directs. "Left, right, left, right, Bobby makes parallel turns to the runs end Richard Usero, 15, learns technique by watching his instructor, and vice versa Although only skiing for his first year, Richard has adapted quickly to " skiing with one leg and two outrigger poles Individual Instruction d herself, instrucAlthough tor Susie Bills also uses only one ski and the outriggers as she skis alongside Richard By simulating the disabled persons condition, instructors hope to better understand difficulties and adaptation techniques of the heginner, Ms. Bills explained. Take a lot of short turns. Sink in the sides and take it easy, she instructs Richard down the slope. He, too, is an advanced beginner and enjoys skiing Big Emma Mr. Mandler is initiating a progress v The League of Women Voters of Salt Lake City has scheduled its annual meeting Saturday at 0 a m at the Three Fountains Clubhouse, Murray Barbara Jensen, president, will preside Elections of officers will take place A long time league member, Peggv Eble. wall be featured in a tribute for her contributions to the community and the league erv The ski instructor's enthusiasm tor the disabled ski progi am is the result of working with mentally and physically disabled children and young adults the past several years, he said 'These kids put everything into the skiing Theyre not embarrassed or worried about what others are going to thmk Theyre determined and genuine The reward is to see them progress and enjnv themselves i " - 3. vpxcv y 17, 1982 A 15 This Yoar Savor the culture and scenery of October 4 departure 7 exciting cities plus Hong Kong Visit the Great Wad Ming Tombs Temple of Heaven Terra Cotta Excavations Hangzhou gardens in tali splendor, spectacular U River communes, factories hand:rraHs and more Beilina - Shanghai - Hangzhou - Xian Guilin Guangzhou Hong Kong 19 days $2.995 00 Outstanding value at j TRAVEL with Faldmo's two-hou- g l.'rr),tyn The Salt Lake Tribune, Saturday, April Meeting et goal, and it looks to be coming quickly," Mr Mandlersaid report system for use m adaptive ski instruction Individual Ski Programs ISP! will be used next year to record progress, adaptations and problems of each student The reports will be used as teaching aids, Mr Mandler said, but may also be of value to other professionals working with the students He also is working to establish a charitable fund for the Snowbird Handicapped Ski Program "In establishing a foundation to pay for ski school through donations, we're hoping these kids wont have to pay a penny for lessons. Thats our ultimate TTT yirnrr y July 9 PORTLAND ROSE FESTIVAL PRlCEngPIg depose 19 now days favorite destination with an itinerary seeing new and different areas, Lassen National Volcanic Park, Crater Lake, Oregon Coastline, Northern Idaho (Seattle Temple Session for those interested) and all Rose Festival activities included June 8 to 17 A Bering - Guilin - only - Louyang Xian - $2,75000' Shanghai Guangzhou Hong Kong if booked This special cer avai'-aO'before May 5 - ASK RESERVE :enee NOW! 308 South dth East Sait lake C'v Utah 84102 Phone 3e3 2d4 5 TRAVEL "three-tracking- n able-bodie- QC OH f? LIQUIDATION & SALE . . . 010 DESIGNER QUALITY HOME FURNISHINGS! OF OVERSTOCKED We took advantage of manufacturers overstocks and excess inventories. The National the manufacturers accepted seme very low economy crunch meant cash was king and we pass these savings on to you! price offers from us! We made spectacular buys Some are one time limited quantities. Truckloads arriving daily. Soid to you on a first-com- basis. e District plans annual convention The Salt Lake District of Utah Federation of Women's Clubs is planning its annual convention Monday at the Ladies Literary Club, 840 E. South Temple. The day's events begin at 9 a m with a tree planting ceremony honoring Mrs. H A. Elton, president of the Salt Lake District, at Washington Square, 400 South and State Street. City forester Ross Bagshaw and a representative of the Salt Lake Parks and Recreation Dan Larson will present the new program for city parks and recreation. Utah Federation of Women's Clubs president, Mrs. W. S. Meyers Jr , will ""dedicate the tree planting VI rs. Elton will respond The general meeting will be conducted by Mrs Elton assisted by Mrs. Dorothy Evans, Mrs. E. H. Corell, Mrs. Elton T. McEntyre, Mrs. Pat Terry, Mrs. Lynn N. Murdock, Mrs. Edward McPolin, Mrs. Lon A Logan, Mrs Louis C. Kjar, Mrs. Roland Stucki, Mrs E.E. Knudsen, Mrs. Roscoe T. Pixton, Mrs. H. E. Updegraff, Mrs. Elliott Organick, Mrs. Ruby Fletcher, Mrs. William De Reus, Mrs. Phelan Malouf and Eleanor G. Bennett. The following presidents will give reports: Mrs. Isabelle Shaw, Service Star Legion; Mrs. Erika Winter, Elks Ladies; Mrs. Elias L. Day, Wasatch Literary Club, Mrs Don 0. Willie, Ladies Literary Club, Mrs. Terry, Womans Athenaeum Club of Park City; Mrs. C. H. Van Dam Sr., The Womens Safety Council of Salt Lake; and Mrs. Roger H Nelson. University of Utai Womens Gub. Mrs Elton will conduct a memorial service for deceased members. This years district project is a $200 check to be presented to Helen Shurtleff, executive secretarv of the Pioneer Craft T House, for the construction of a museum. Honored guests will be UFWC state officers: Mrs. Meyers, president; Mrs. Elton A. 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