Show Salina SunGunmson Norma Matheson to Teen dating study TBSI workshop to know what's up continues projects address conference encourages parents on Elder Abuse Snow College South April 6 The Six County Area Agency on Aging will sponsor an Elder Abuse Conference on April 6 1999 at Snow College South in Richfield Former First Lady of Utah Norma Matheson is the ke'iiote speaker Among many other prodigious positions and awards Mrs Matheson has been involved in issues for many years currently serving on the Governor appointed Slate Board on Aging Other speakers session leaders are proand fessionals in their fields Elder abuse in domestic settings is a widespread problem afleeting hundreds of thousands of elderly people across the country However because is still largely hidden under the shroud of family secrecy elderabuse isgrossly Some experts estimate underreported that only one out of 14 domestic elder abuse incidents (excluding the incidents of conics to the attention of authorities If this estimate is accurate then domestic elderabuse it cases reported to state adult protective service or aging agencies represent only the tip of the iceberg Had Romeo and Juliet lived during the 990s they may have survived their tragic plight That's because if Romeo went to the window today he would have found Juliet locked on the side — and like on that Pella Glass commercial where the two teens are discovered kissing between the glass and the father comes Irom behind and drops the inner glass blinds — they would have never been left alone That is because today's parents stay around and the kids don't solo date: they group s I ' &1 'j date mm Norma Matheson Victims with higher functioning more olten are victims of physical ahuse this may be because they try to resist exploitation or other forms of abuse Neglect is common when victims are more frail and dependent No one is immune Irom becoming a victim Typically a victim of elder abuse is a woman in her nnd 70s Usually her abuser is a family member or friend The typical abuser is in their 30s and is an adult Statistics show child or grandchild that ’ mderof abusers is pretty evenly split between men and women Area FS Rangers honored for efforts Three Fishlake National Forest employees were awarded by the USDA Forest Service for their el forts in advancing prescribed fire programs in the Rob Intermountain Region states Mrowka Forest Supervisor was awarded lor his contributions to prescribed fire on National Forest System lands through planning implementation and monitoring of the Region's prescribed lire programs Pal Joseph and Dandy Pollock on the Beaver Ranger District were awarded for taking a calculated risk in advancing the use of prescribed fire Prescribed fire is lire that is purposely lit by federal land managers These llres are used lor various purposes such as resource benefits cluding fuels reduction ecosystem wildlile habitat improverestoialion ment orago production and watery icld improvement Only tw o awards are given annually the Inlermountain Region for el forts in prescribed fire All National Forest Service employees w ithin the states of Utah Idaho and Nevada are eligible Thisyeai both aw aids went to employees ol the Fishlake National Forest in Today's teenagers are likely to be the same age as Romeo and Juliet but you won't find them crooning forcuch other in thedaikol the night they most likely will be inside play mg pool eating chips listening to music and "hang" ing ike any generation of parents today's are concerned about adoleshat is the best age lor kids cent dates to start dating? How much partying is enough Will the kids be safe and free Irom an environment of smoking alcohol and drugs? What exactly do they do at those parties? Studies show that most kids today tie average stait in nud adolescents age forgirls is 4 or 5 and 15 or 16 lor boys (averages aie a little higher in Adult supervision is always a concern for parents AccordingtoSteinberg and Lev ine surprisingly kids do want their parents around they just don’t want them to be seen Steinberg suggest parents meet the guests at the door and then retreat to another room in the house "Staying around may make your teenagers feel nervous and uncomfortable" says Steinberg "but it's your responsibility to keep things their parents safe for the teenagers and yourself" Steinberg and Levine also offer this advice for parents: Know exactly where your teenager is going and get a phone number if possible Remember it is okay to say NO Find out what is planned Know when the events are scheduled to begin or end Know how your teen is going 'o get to the party and back Make sure adults will be present at the party (call and check il neces ary) Who knows? If Mr Montague had been standing in the wings like the Pella window dad Romeo and Juliet might have survived long enough to xupcrv ise theirow n teenagers’ parties authors ol Mm and ith "It can interfere an independent sense ol who they are and although (hex may seem confident these young daters and New and Ann evme Your Adolescent are actually more dependent more less imaginative than their peers" There are a lot ol ways tor kids to on dates today Some teens hiking prelei outings like bow ling and outdooi games w hi le otheis piefer the "lice loim" paity that “hang" v O 4-- H by Holly Ly nne Simonsen Snow College Media Representathe Snow College Traditional Building Skills Institute is set to continue their restoration projects through the month 0 they will highof April On April light a workshop focusing on Decorative Painting Preservation This w ill be followed by a workshop on Log and Timber FYeservation running from April 22 through 24 These workshops are presented by the Building Construction and Construction Management Department at Snow College The Decorative Painting Preservation will emphasize decorative painting by stencil mg glazing marbling wood graining and gliding It w ill be supervised by Daniel Peterson from Salt Lake City Peterson has been noted for restoration projects including the Joseph Smith Memorial Building the Cathedral of the Madeleine the Library of D C the Congress in Washington World Bank in Washington DC and the Michigan State Capitol The conservation lecture will be given by Robert Young Assistant Professor of the University of Utah Graduate School of Architecture The second project will highlight Historiclviiiiwo! The objective of this workshop will be to continue restoration of the log homeol the historic Mormon artist CCA Christensen for Ephraim City The workshop will include door and be given by Robert Young Both of these workshops are limited to 15 students and priced at S225 if 999 Full pay ment receiv ed by April is necessary tosecureenrollment Registration includes all educational materials lunches and refreshments People interested in registering for a workshop should call Russ Mendenhall at as soon as possible TheTraditionalBuiIdingSkillsInsti-tutis also looking for projects to further the mission of the institute and financial support to the institute TBSI is looking for applications from projects from desiring technical assistance TBSI This technical assistance will include supervised student workers performing projects that meet the f' oh have a project you are interested in hiv resistance from Snow College 1 BSI contact Russ for an applica- Mendenhall at tion Local Cowboy Poet earns top honors in Cedar City FSA announces new streamlined regulations to make process easier 5 FREE THINKS TO SEND FOR (NAPS)— For information on sheep and the environment call the American Sheep Industry Asext sociation at (303) 30 or visit the ASI Web site at http:wwwsheepusaorg Korry Soper Farm Loan Manager lor Sanpete County Farm Scrv ice Agency (FSA) recently announced the publication ship and operating loans "This new rule recognizes that inform TSA about their credit management systems Alter approval of the lender's procedures the Agency requires minimal inlormutionconeerning of new regulations streamlining the application and servicing procedures for FSA guaranteed farm ownerlend- ith sufficient agricultural lending experience are qualified to use some of w their own procedures" said Mr Soper "We have had very few losses in the guarantee program It’s a highly way to make credit available to farmers who couldn't otherwise find lenders our effort lenders For the latest financial news and information on investments and retirement planning visit Intuits Web site Quickencom at wwwquickencom For information about tubular an skylight that enable more natural light to enter the home call (7652) of of and this is part the number to expand participating by making program more attractive" The new rule published in the For information about engineering opportunities visit the Web site at wwwdaVinci Timesorg For free leaflets about the engineering profession call the American Society of Civil or Engineers at (800) the American Society of Mechanical Engineers at (800) been expanded A new Preferred Lender Program for experienced lenders with high volume and low losses is instituted Lenders ers "GES© Canyon National Park Service Shakespear has been involved in several projects including w ork at Capitol Reef Colorado National Monument Bryce Cany on National Park Di nosaur National Monument and Pipe Spring National Monument The conservation lecture for this workshop w ill also The campus of Southern Utah University was host to the second annual Canyon Country Westerrt Arts Festival attracting cowboy poets craftsmen and musicians Irom all over the Western United States and Canada The four days between March 0 and 3 comprised the Cow boy Poetry Rodeo attracting 67 entries Alter two days of stories in four categories a lemale cowboy poet Sam has openings for DcLeeuw Manti was sitting in first place in the humorous self-- ritten category Sevier County members in two new clubs and received “day money" for the placing Only five women competed against One club getting started is a dog care the male dominated entry list and after three day s Sam w as tied for second w ith duh This club will teach you how to the 1997 winner Don Kennington front Ogden Pat Richardson Merced Topics will include California took the lead going into the final day Saturday March 3 workwithyoudog After the fourth and final story by each poet Pat Richardson placed First Don general dog care obedience training showing your dog and lolsof fun The Kennington Second one point abov e Manti’s Sam DcLeeuw Sam w as the only leader of this club has lots of fun ideas female poet to survive the third round judging The judge's panel and enthusiasm was from Idaho California Wyoming and Utah Horses w ill be the main project of the Sam was also among four poets invited from the competition to perform at the other club getting started This club is Friday night’s Western Arts Festival Program at the Sharwan Smith Center horse Theatre being led by experienced leaders Topics that will be covered will Sam is a native of Blackpool Idaho mov mg to Utah as a outh w ith her family be all of the horse show events She graduated from Snow College and Utah State University before teaching in which include fitting and showing at Ferronand now lives in Manti with her husband Scott She initiated the cow boy halter western horsemanship western poetry program at the Sanpete County Fair which has proven to be a huge success The poems used in the 1999 Canyon Country Western Arts Festival riding poles barrels and keyhole Youth will also learn basic care of a Competition are contained in her book Hdda and Friends horse sportsmanship parts of a horse saddle and bridle and basic riding If you are interested in either of these clubs or getting a club of your own started please contact the Utah State office Extension at University At S4l window construction chinking and daubing and replacement of sill logs The expert instructor for this project will be Kelly Shakespear from Bryce club looking for members ext 278 r V included gixxl music good food good room for dance playing pool and videos and a lot of space to just sit around and talk What makes parties bad according to BreckCarelson a ninth grade teen at Churchill Junior High "is if the lights are too bright uninvited guests crash the party and when guests pair off to huddle alone in comers” Utah Across the count! cm uls show that early maturing gills may start dat2 or — but most kids as soon as ing that age prelersame-separties By the time they ate m ninth guide however they like then panics mixed here aie some pioblems ith eai ly dating w arils Laurence Steinberg P D O V Valiev News March 24 1999 Page 9 the Fed- eral Register is designed to reduce the time required to approve lenders’ applications for guarantees while making the approv al process more consis- tent and reducing the paperwork required The goal is a more efficient and program to the loan guarantee Changes include the follow ing: Agency approval of documentation for loans under $50000 is reduced or This substantially reduces the administrative costs borne by the eliminated lender The Certified individual and consolidated forms to reduce pa- perwork burden reduced requirements reduced for historical documentation appraisal requirements in line with the lender’s regulators and expanded purposes for w hich lines of credit may be used The rule will also grant additional servicing authority to lenders relax annual loan analysis requirements for strong loans and authorize emergency advances in certain circumstances "We urge interested lenders to get in w ith us to leam more about w hat touch the new guarantee program has to said Mr Soper urther information on FSA'sGuar-antee- Farm Loan programs is available from Korry Soper at the Sanpete County FSA Office 50 South Main Suite Lender Program has loans The olficial applica- tion form consists of one page anel approval is automatic if the Agency does not respond within 14 days of submission of a complete application Other changes include redesigned ext 4 Manti Utah Phone 17 trunium OPY 3 |