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Show A4 DAVIS COUNTY CLIPPER Tuesday. November 16. 1993 SHARP students helping peers HANDSAKER By HAL1NA - KAYSVILLE With the knowledge that kids who have good self esteem and positive experiences with peers are less likely to get involved in gangs and with drugs, a peer support class was set up six years ago to help counteract drug and alcohol influences. Federal funding has helped to support this program. The peer support class, consisting of 20 students, runs activities such as the Red Ribbon Week. They are responsible for painting the "It's Hot to Not" picture on the street in front of the school one morning at 6 a.m. They will be involved with the Self Esteem Week in February and the program in which kids pledge to not use tobacco. They invite guests to speak to their class on timely topics such as and alcohol abuse, drug interpersonal development, and pregnancy in youth. They also enjoy interacting with ESL Second Language) (English students. Their activities help the ESL students feel more comfortable at KJH, break down barriers and help them learn English. The peer support class also runs SHARP (Students Helping And Respecting People) activities after school. SHARP is a group of 104 students who meet to work on projects or to develop ideas to help others less fortunate, and to help all the students at KJH have a positive experience. Their goal is for all the students in the school to feel like belong. They talk about empathy, positive they self-estee- interpersonal skills, listening, etc. One way SHARP helps students is in by tutoring those with problems class. "They may come to class and is feeling down say today. Try to say something nice to him (her).' That's the kind of group this is," said Debbie Hitesman, peer support and SHARP advisor. "They are really, really neat kids." 'So-and-- Attendance at SHARP activities is not a requirement for the students who have signed up. "Not all the kids come all the time. It's open ended so they can come if they want to," said Hitesman. "They can come in after school and there is no pressure. They don't have to have good grades. Sometimes they have problems in school or at home, but this is a safe environment." "I think it is a wonderful When you give Made in The USA We application. A formal presentation ceremony for these medals took place on Veterans Day at the U. of U. Special Events Center in THERE'S NOTHIHG MIGHTIER THAN THE SWORD SOCIETY FOR , SPowtce ' I 295-044-4 the kids a chance and EXPERIENCED HANDS ARE A COMFORT' they understand what they need to be doing. . . they just blossom. Greg Kjar, md Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Bountiful practice for the past 9 years Mayo Clinic practice for 1 year prior to Bountiful Experienced in treatment of trauma, Debbie Hitesman opportunity for the kids. Not only do they help others, but they have an opportunity to come and feel good about themselves. When you give the kids a chance and they understand what they need to be doing to help other people, they just blossom," said Hitesman. In a recent project, SHARP students made clothes pin dolls to reconstructive and cosmetic procedures. Greg Kjar, md 469 East Medical Drive Bountiful, Utah 84010 take to Primary Children's Hospital. "It gives the kids something positive to do after school; it keeps them busy," said Phone: (801) Hitesman. Currently, SHARP is collecting warm clothing for the homeless shelter in Salt Lake until Nov. 19, and will deliver them to the shelter CLOTHESPIN with clothespin on Nov. 23. Anyone wishing to Peer Support Advisor, Debbie Hitesman, dolls made for children at Primary Children's peer support group at after-scho- Rescue Mission in Ogden. Hitesman has enjoyed working with this program for several years and watching the students mature and grow. But with her first baby due next month, she is leaving these kids to raise one of her own. The city BOUNTIFUL will review the 1992-9- 3 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report at its regular meeting on Wednesday's that will begin at 7 p.m. at council chambers at city hall at 790 South 100 East. Other agenda items include: the consideration of a request for an council conjunction with the Utah National Guards Veterans Ddy concert. There are about 30,000 living World War I veterans in the United States. The average age of World War I veterans is 95. It's estimated that about 175 of them are living in Utah. Those veterans who have not aplied for a medallion may do so by contacting the VA Regional Office at Family and friends may assist these veterans in the application process. by contacting the Bountiful City Manager's Office at 298-614Notification of at least 24 hours of the meeting for special equipment for the handicapped is meeting Frenzy Fall Foundation stock required. Our entire v - of Slips Support Girdles Bras Panties and Hoses are OFF - concern to the council; a consideration of executive session to discuss pending litigation and and acquisition; property consideration of authorization to acquire, through purchase or eminent domain, property for the Best Buy In Town SPECIAL RIB EYE STEAK S6.&3 Salad Bar, Ballad PotatoS Vag. -S- extension of 400 North from 1300 East to Bountiful Boulevard. Persons who are disabled as defined by the Americans With Disabilities Act may request an accommodation for the council IPil'IT Its a 2. exception to place a home in excess of 200 feet from a public street, lot 506, Stone Ridge subdivision by owner Duffy Willey; a review of legislative items of interest and W - KJH. Council to review its annual financial report donate warm clothing for the homeless may leave it at the office at KJH before Nov. 10. Last year they had a similar project for the Y 295-910- 5 DOLLS: Hospital by SHARP, an EAFOOD BUFFET-EVE- RY WED. NIGHT thru Nov. 30th Also Watch for our After Thanksgiving f V.LVTMJii;ili . JL ... So come on in. At Mother Hen Maternity We Baby the Mother 12 South Main Kaysville Across from Barnes Bank mi yJ ; . i Mon.-Sa- t. 547-136- 6 - i rnmm Jri ' 4' . V.' ns? I . ... Day Sale Savings on Selected Styles of Dresses, Sweaters, Jeans and Sweatshirts teamed with Sweatpants. 10-- 6 r fir tP AMERICAN V CANCER COMET 133 N. Hwy. 89, North Salt Lake made have who veterans Service All Makes &ud Ward presented with first WWi medallion The VA Regional Office in Salt Lake City presented its first World War I medallion on Nov. 4 to Ward C. Roberts, a 96 year old World War I veteran who was accompanied to the office by five of his children. This special medallion, minted for living World War I veterans, is a free gift from the Robert R. McCormick Tribune foundation in Chicago and is available to all living World War I veterans. The purpose of the medallion is to pay tribute to the veterans who served in that "war to end all wars" in this 75th anniversary year following the end of the war. Distribution of the medals is being made through the Department of Veteran Affairs. The VA Regional Office has received 35 medals for Utah 7PPP . But to us hes a loyal recruit. Dr. Doucette ,;!T ' 1 ? 'C actually came to Utah in 1979 to convince a local physician to join his practice in St. Louis. But once he got here, Dr. Doucette just couldnt leave! And were proud to say hes part of our medical staff at Lakeview Hospital. MORE INFORMATION CALL TOLL FREE: In addition to a busy OBGYN practice, Dr. Doucette is now Chairman of Lakeview Hospitals Board of Trustees, and is a member of the teaching staff at the University of Utah School of Medicine. And in his spare time, Dr. Doucette is actively involved in our communitys Boy Scout program, and enjoys ice hockey, golf, mountain biking and evenings at the movies. Dr. Doucette didnt intend to put down roots in Bountiful. But hes glad he did. And so are we. CREATE SOME MAGIC WITH OUR NEW RESTYLING EVENT A Win A & faew Jour NeJfrkiors Free Mounting 18th-20t- h Fri. Jeweler Manufacturer 4 Reiail Custom Design 4 Repair Wholesale -- Chance To Nov. Thurs. liere Not Just tfour localHospital 11-6- - Sat. 11-- 3 543 W. 100 N. 5 Bountiful 298-075- Lakeview Hospital 630 E. Medical Drive Bountiful, UT 84010 299-250- 7 |