Show Home and School : Vital Links by Cindy Andreason Eskelsen President Utah Education Association Lily HAPPY have health insurance but I'm not sure it's going to cover the type of hearing aids my children apparently require Kids have the most selective hearcan lecture to my ing in the world boys every morning about the importance of bringing their math books home each night and still get the same blank stare every afternoon ask them where their books when are "When did you tell me to bring my math home?” can report that banging my head on the wall while quite entertaining to my children has not produced an answer to this dilemma Actually I’ve decided it’s not hearing that's the actual problem It's tening And the cure isn't found in the doctor's office Radical as it may seem children must be taught to ten First we must become good listeners ourselves When your child talks to you give him your attention T urn down the television Stop your work Make eye contact Respond to what he is saying Recognize that children who can parrot back our instructions are not Ask children necessarily listening to summarize or restate instructions in their own words to check for comprehension Plan listening activities Use stories on tape Play music Do a “story round” where one begins to make up a story pauses at a cliffhanger and turns the story over to the next person to continue with the story passing from person to person (This one is especially helpful on long trips when you’ve mistakenly left behind the Family Game Boy and there's nothing fun to fight over) In short before you rush your child to the doctor with the clear and certain belief that he or she is deaf try teaching listening skills Even if it’s not covered by your health insurance cmU d VA liUc lo pathy following 1 honk you and lt'ltphou mmlu red sporiol Wail'd Wo hi flvmks nppi'i'i iilt you kindness and sym wi'ryaru foi loss of out low'd om Dave ok fhc many visils flowt'KS cards mancy will rJIs of support ihoucjhlfulm'ss llv o WtsWu tf'i( Mp you Cay support very tint! itu isnliurt cluriny out mu c ti mo of ipst nd Smcerey 1 Ue Vwt Wiuyt'f lomily and IVitmds Thank you We wish to express our gratitude to all who were so considerate and kind following the death of our loved one Douglas Rex Jensen We want to give a special thanks to all who took part in the services those who sent flowers or monetary offerings and for the lovely luncheon that was served to the family and relatives Also to those who brought food to the homes Thanks to the Redmond American Legion for the military honors at the funeral and cemetery Your sympathy and understanding has been a wonderful help to us and we extend our warmest “Thanks" to you Norma Bartley February (ffcirora Inlews Brent and Mary Lee and Sherrie Hal and Diana DAY! VALENTINE’S hope you remembered to share your warm and happy thoughts with those you love today It gives a special feeling to those who receive as well as those who give son Juston Andreason of Mr and Mrs Darron Andreason returned to school on Monday after a two and month absence while he was recovering from an accidental gun shot wound on November 24 Ilis return to school will be short lived however as he is scheduled for additional surgery in April and will be unable to return to class for the remainder of the school year The Boy Scouts of America Fish Lake District held their annual Blue and Gold Banquet on Thursday February 8 in Richfield Ribbons beads and segment patches were awarded to Cub Scout packs who had decorated business windows throughout the area Pack 648 received an Honorable Mention ribbon as well as beads for each of the participating boys Pack 649 received a Third Place ribbon and beads Congratulations to each of these groups of boys and their leaders for work well done Among those honored at the Ban- We - j 529-35- Hxtell News Randon to: Happy Birthday Newman and Jim Sanders on Feb 14 Colette Kramme and Kimberly Sorenson Dennis on Feb 15 Larson on Feb 17 Lowell Draper on Feb 19 In Sacrament Meeting on Sunday the High Council members Dale larwood and Norman Jensen spoke We also had a musical number Rhonda Bartholomew sang and Charmaine Lewis accompanied her on the piano Cindy LaCrue was called to be a Relief Society Teacher on Sunday Doug Brown was ordained a teacher on Sunday This weekend Sam Brown's parents Doug and Bee Brown from Riverton and his sister Sid Bailey and her daughter Austin from Ari- - 1996 Gunnison Valiev NewsSalina 528-350- 5 zona came to Axtell to visit the Brown family Last Wednesday night the Feb 7 Bernitta Mecham and Sharon and Quay Mecham and their family went to the Salt Lake Airport to meet Joshua Harward who was returning home from his mission Sunday Bernitta Sharon and Quay Mecham and their children went to Josh Harward’s homecoming Afterwards all the friends and family of Josh met at Bernitta’s house where they had a big dinner Approximately 40 friends and family members came Trudy and Mick Despain and their family went to a farewell for Brad Pierro on Sunday le has been called to serve a mission in Brazil The young women will be holding a Valentine's Party for the Axtell Primary children this Wednesday Sun Page Friday afternoon James Willmore and Neil Mellor took 6 scouts up Fairview Canyon to participate in the Klondike Derby The boys were Kyle Ashworth Ben Bartholomew Jayson Mellor Ammon Sorenson Greg Bartholomew and Brad Mellor They dug caves in the snow and slept in them Friday night and said they were nice and warm Saturday Dennis Schugk and Keith Bartholomew took the Blazer scouts up for the day These boys were Jake Mellor Brady Crane and Daniel Schugk The boys all participated in the activities they had sled races and they placed 2nd in setting up a tent The boys all did real well and enjoyed the outing This outing was for all the scouts in Sanpete County and their leaders Tuesday February 6th was Glen and Lillian Lyman’s 67th wedding anniversary Their daughter Beth and Clarence Christiansen and their Elaine Lyman and her daughter Laura Johnson and children visited with Glen and Lillian at the Mayfield Community Care Center to brighten their day and honor them Saturday Murrell and Elaine and their son Bryan and daughters Marie and Laura Johnson and children Seth and llaylic attended the Valentine party with Glen and Lillian and enjoyed the program exchanged Valentines and enjoyed refreshments Clarence and Beth Christiansen of Salt Lake visited last week with Keith and Delene Bartholomew and family Gary Bartholomew is home with his family for the weekend he is a student at SUU in Cedar City Michelle Pickett daughter of Mr and Mrs Randy Pickett is also a student at SlJUand is home for the weekend Monday a birthday party was held to honor Casey Bown on his 5th birthday Many little friends enjoyed the day with Casey and his parents Bob and Janice Bown Saturday Brent and Carla Mellor traveled to Kamas to see their son Joe wrestle Rustin Pickett and Rustin l ay lor also wrestled the boys all did good 2 family dinner was served Sunday at the home of Bart and Sunnie Brown in honor of their daughter Robyns 16th birthday Happy BirthA day Robyn Ann Harrop visited Friday in Layton with son Royce and wife Rachell and children Visiting last week with Neil and Kelley Sue Mellor and family were Kelley Sue’s sister Nanette and husband Willie Billings and children of Hurricane Visiting Sunday afternoon with Wendell and Melba Mellor were their niece Ardella and husband Ray Sorenson of Manti Visiting Saturday with Pete and Mary Swan were Mell and Maggie Beckstead of Richfield Visiting Sunday with Ivan and Bessie Mellor were her daughter Karen Moore and sons of Orem Visiting Sunday with John and Kathleen Bartholomew were their daughter Sheri and Mike Johnson and children of West Jordan and enjoyed a Valentine dinner Last Wednesday night the Relief Society Visiting Teaching Convention was held A good program was presented and a lovely dinner was served A good crowd attended and everyone enjoyed the evening Visiting last riday with Milton and Ruby Hammond were Ruby’s brother Lavar Jackson and his daughter Sheila Anderson of Moroni Public Health board to meet Karren Glover Acting Chairperson of the Central Utah Board of Public lealtlt has announced a meeting of the Board on February 28 1996 This meeting is scheduled for 7 pm at the Topsfield Lodge in Richfield Utah Central Utah Board of Public Health meetings are open to the public in accordance with Utah’s "Sunshine Law" Third Annual Sweetheart Sweepstakes! CONGRA TULA TIONS TO Brian and Linda Bashaw WHO WON THE GRAND PRIZE! A BIG THANK YOU TO THE AREA BUSINESSES WHO PARTICIPATED IN THIS YEAR'S SWEEPSTAKES! Ron Ball Tina Clark Evelyn Wagstaff Wesley Burr Irma Sorensen Brian Bashaw Florence Squires George Wilson Charlotte Foiled Tammy Nielsen T Parks China Gate Cafe to Players Island China Gate Gift Shop to Players Island Rasmussen Ace Hardware Certificate Burns Saddlery of Wrangler Jeans Gift Certificate Valley Builders $10 Valley Furniture $10 Gift Certificate Barb 's Just For Her $ 10 Gift Certificate Star Theater Movie & Popcorn State Farm Sports Bags Gunnison Implement $10 Gift Certificate Peterson Refrigeration & Appliance Detergent Trip Trip Gift Pair Picked Frandsen Theresa Hone Ardean Anderson Florence Squires' Janet Beach Karen Prisbrey Eliza Jensen Tammy Johnson Karen Donaldson Lana Larson Mark Kelly $10 Gift Certificate Four Score Four Score $10 Gift Certificate $10 Gift Certificate $10 Gift Certificate $10 Gift Certificate $10 Gift Certificate $10 Gift Certificate $10 Gift Certificate Poo! 5 Fayette News Ruby Hammond - quet was Hyrum Hunter Assistant Scout Master of Troop 648 Hyrum was presented with a Sizzler Award for his dedication and years of service to Scouting He was presented with a plaque and patch Congratulations Hyrum! Aurora’s LDS First Ward reports that Leslie Harrison has been released as Relief Society homemaking leader and Jackie Reynolds has been leased as assistant homemaking leader Jackie has been called as the new homemaking leader Whitney Tatum daughter of Steve and Tammy Tatum and Avery Curtis daughter of Richard and Amber Curtis each received their certificate of advancement from the Primary and will advanced into Young Women Lacey Tatum daughter of Steve and Tammy Tatum received her Young Woman of Truth recognition Valentine’s Day isn’t the only special day in February Others include President’s Day Shrove Monday and Chinese New Year all celebrated on February 19 Mardi Gras and Shrove Tuesday February 20 Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent February 2 and Leap Year Day on February 29 Jessica Brawn - 14 Gunnison Thriftway Gunnison Subway Satina Subway Top Stop Country Keepsakes JJWD Bargain Hunters Savers Branding Iron Jensen Drug & Floral Satina SunGunnison News |