Show December 19 2007 Millard County Page Proaress ASK A SPECIALIST: Message from Bealynn Taylor Do you have tips for dealing with grief Miss Millard County the holidays? during Answer h lom Lee Ltah Slate Lnnerit Extension Funuh The holiday season is a wonderful time The spirit of giving is in the air and ev cry one is try ing to make that last etlort to gel on Santa's "good list” Sometimes we get so caught up in the hustle and bustle of the busy season that we forget to really notice the people around us It is very easy to assume that everyone is happy and For some the holidays bring sad feelings particularly in contrast to the way things are "supposed" to be The holidays can be especially difficult for those who have the death of someone close to them and are facing the holidays for the first time without that person tven after many years that time can become another marker of how many holidays it has been since the person died More than any other time the holidays can be another reminder of the loss since it is the time families are most often together Many of the activities are too painful or the person simply doesn’t teel like participating Consider these tips for dealing with grief during the holidays Discuss with family members how things will be diflerent this year Different can be okay Talk about things you want to do and those you don't want to participate in Let family and friends know what you have Ltnunur unj Human lh u decided Try and keep the duv a happy one for children but avoid setting your expectations too high for yourself In addition to the tiredness that can come w ith the holiday s gnet can wear you out Do the best you can Realize that what you do the first year after your loss may not be what you do the following yeais Vou may choose to renew some traditions and activities after time goes by But it may be helpful to change things around — especially the first year It you have always eaten a big meal at home try going out Vm may want to spend the day in a different place or in a different way At the same time that you change traditions start new ones Begin per sonal rituals to commemorate the person's life If you live near enough decorate your loved one’s grave ith a holiday theme Put up his or her la vorite decoration in a special place in your home W rite a poem or letter to nt Pnrerni Ledih r or about your loved one M ike a con tribut an in your loved one s name to a worthy charity Put an ornament on the tree that reminds sou of him or her Give a toast to your lov ed one at the holiday meal ( 10 around the table and share favorite memories of the loved one Vou may want to still do things that your loved one enioyed hen others know that it is okay to talk about the deceased they will likely participate Talking about him or her can invite pleasant memories For mans the anxiety about the coming holiday is worse than the tual holiday Vou will probably shed tears but you may also find joy in the day You will never forget yout loved one but the holidays can become happier ith each passing ye ir Direct column topics to JuUne Reese ltah State I nivcrsilv I ogan Fxtension writer ltah julcner a that life s problems simply go awav during this lime of year when in fact they may be intensified Miss Millard ounty niv plat lorrn is "Strengthening the Inner 1 ou Developing Wavs to Face I lie’s and replaced the gold ornament hang er cap with a silver cap (Nevada is the Sliver State) On the upper half of the ornament Roberta depicted the park w ith the South Snake Range Bristlecone pines and the Great Basin night sky The sky was depicted with 7 very small rhinestones representing the Big Dipper On the lower half of the ornament under the scenic moun- BW ” country The tree located in the Blue Room is adorned with handmade ornaments representing the country’s 491 National Park Service sites “Lach ornament on the magnificent Fraser fir was designed by an artist selected by the park” said Bomar “The ornaments tell the stories ol our parks just as our parks tell the stories of our nation ” tain view Roberta depicted Lehman Caves one of Great Basin National Park’s show pieces Roberta attended the White House reception hosted by First Lady Laura Bush on November 28 The holiday displays incorporate the wide variety of natural cultural and recreational features preserved by the National Park Serv ice Models The Great Basin National Park of icons such as the Cape llatteras nament was created by Interpretive Lighthouse and the Statue of Liberty The'Pmlc Ranker Roberta Moore tab trtpt)c3 witfi paintings of sec was gold colored1 ‘TirTjrfnaf'itrTomicnt c vistas from Grand Canyon Zion butRujbi rtg Changed it to dark blue k! Beef tagging and weigh-i- n Beef tagging and for the 2008 Millard County Jr weigh-scheduled for January 5 Livestock following locations Show has been 2008 at the 10 am Howard Bassett scale a m Rob McPherson scale Scipio and Holden exhibitors should contact Jim Stevens if you need more information Copy SI K hallenges” sear over 40000 people nited States die by suicide '00 people attempt Approximately to lake their own life every D VY and very 8iN) 274 I k 7X4 24 274 X2s4 in ')') 41 n t IVt&r Bealynn 4Xx) Taylor Miss Millard County extusuedu GM NEGOIATES YOUR FRIGE Great Basin National Park Ornament Displayed on the Official White House Christmas Tree (Baker NY) - Great Basin National Park ornament is prominently displayed on this year's official White House hristmas Tree The tree is the centerpiece of elaborate decorations celebrating the theme of "Holiday in the National Parks ” “It is an amazing honor for the National Park Service to be selected as the theme for the W hite House holiday decorations by the President and Mrs Bush” said National Park Service Director Mary A Bomar “Mrs Bush is the best champion for our national parks and the beautiful decorations in each state room showcase the natural and historical treasures found m parks throughout the each suicide deepiv etlects at least oiher people Mv wish tins ( hrisimas Season is that we mav all help and reach out to those around us I’lcase do not let anvone see suicide as a solution to anv problem especially during this wonderful lime of year want to wish everyone a Merrv ( hristmas and II ippv New year Mav all your wishes come true' It you or anyone you know is having difficulties please contact the follow ing number loll ree 24 hours 7 davs a week in the “Holiday in the National Parks” Celebrated at the White House R Chronicle Rocky Mountain National Parks Holiday garlands intertwined with park objects including xenshells pine tones and gold aspen leaves add to each room's festive feel A highlight of the decorations is a scaled down but architectur ill at curate gingerbread reproduction of the south view ol the White House a unit of the National Park Service 1 lie edible masterpiece includes Bush family pets Barney Miss Beazlev and Willie frolicking on the lawn with moose elk raccoons and other animals found in national parks “National Parks commemorate the people places and events that define the American experience’’ said Secretary of the Interior Dirk kempthornc “I am so applet lativeof President Bush's etlorts lo recognize the important role of national parks Our country in American society will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in 2016 and the President has been inslru mental in establishing the National Park Centennial Initiative to prepare the parks lor the next century ” AT BROU® AY CHEVROLET and TOO COLD FOR A Yard Sale? 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