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Show THE SALT LAKE TIMES Gulf Oil Pays Rage Three FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1976 $1V$ Million in Taxes Career, Job Hunting Covered in Workshops Treasurer of Duchesne County, and Duchesne County Commissioners, Duchesne County, Utah. Donald Stevens, Tax Agent, Mr. Rulon Anderton, Mr. Ray A biology graduate who had been The payment is for property Western Region Tax Department, Thomas, and Mr. Loryn Ross, at selling pharmaceutical drugs to taxes on the Bluebell-Altamooil Gulf Oil Corporation, presented the Duchesne County Courthouse, doctors decided neither selling nor field and represents approximately Gulfs check to Mrs. Maxine Taylor, biology were career areas that interested him. So he went back to school and is now an accountant. widow felt she was A her husband after "stagnating" died. But after a careful she discovered a great interest and talent for planning social events. She now has a party planning company that helps people organize extravagant festivities, such as wedding receptions, large family reunions or anniversary celebrations. A middle-age- d businessman felt unhappy about his job and upon careful evaluation decided the problem was not the job but the company. He went into business for himself (the same occupation) and is now both successful and happy. These are not hypothetical situations but actual occurrences says Pete Warshaw, a counseling psychologist at the University of Utah. both There are many factors which external and internal suggest career options for a particular person. I'm involved with helping people identify and concentrate on what those factors are, he says. TREE LIGHTS. Have you or Warshaw will conduct two replaced Gulf Oil Corporation paid $1,515,- 272.41 in taxes this week in 25 percent of Duchesne County's total tax roll. nt . ChrlsBmas Checklist: actio- repaired frayed Christmas tree light connectcords and tightened loose plug-cornewer ions? Have you investigated lights that use less burn cooler and safer, and electricity Test some ones? older of the than your lights before mounting them on your tree or house. Many lights for indoor use on trees are rated 7 watts each, and no more than 85 such lights should be connected to a single outlet. The new pinpoint mini" lights use very low wattages and it is unlikely that the average homeowner could get enough on a tree to overload a circuit. d Have you any of octopus" outlets around the OCTOPUS" OUTLETS. those house... the ones with too many appliances plugged into one circuit? Never overload electrical circuits; use proper size fuses. Overloaded circuits are a fire hazard. you checked your outdoor holiday lighting cords to make sure they are outdoor rated, in good condition, and are properly protected from weather (especially where cords may be plugged together)? Are you careful not to stand on wet ground when rigging and testing them if they are plugged in? Most outdoor lights are rated 10 watts; the maximum number of such lights connected to a single outlet OUTDOOR LIGHTS. Have is 50. workshops winter n-oriented quarter through the Division of there is only one job a person is best suited for. People can do numerous jobs, Warshaw says. "It's just a matter of balancing needs and qualifications for the job you select The counseling psychologist also believes there is no such thing as being stuck in a job, and his experience tends to bear out that claim. "Workers can always rewarding experiences Ive had have come from helping retired persons begin another career. The saddest are those occasions when I've worked with young people in their 20s who feel theyre stuck in a job because of past decisions theyve made. 'In each case, alternatives are open to the person. We never stop working were active from birth to death, Warshaw says. Unce a person decides what kind of job he wants, he must determine how to get the employer to hire him. 'The second workshop will focus on three aspects of job hunting identifying job leads, writing effec- -' tive resumes and conducting good job interviews, he says. Warshaw believes the key ingredient to landing a job is "being able to convince the employer that you'll be the best contributor to the companys goals. He says job hunters need to consider employers' needs more than their own needs. "Sick pay, days off, hourly wage or salary, Continuing Education. They will deal with career development and job hunting skills. He says the sessions should appeal to local residents since few other places in benefits, insurance and other factors are too the Salt Lake area offer such employee-centere- d most often the important things to counseling. That attitude needs seeker. the "A career choice is one of the two to bejob changed, Warshaw says. or three most important decisions a The U career counselor says both person has to make during his life. workshops will be geared towards But its often hard to ask or even action and involvement. Videotapes know how to ask for help, War- of job interviews, demonstrations, shaw points out. and disrole playing, The New York native says iob cussions will be incorporated into hunters sometimes feel they have both workshop formats. little or no experience to begin an The Career Development workoccupational search. "But any kind shop begins January 10 and will of experience, whether paid or not, include four sessions Mondays has great influence on what a and Wednesdays from 7:15 until person will do with his career, he 10:15 p.m. The Job Hunting Skills avs. workshop will be conducted in one Personality traits, likes and dis- session on Saturday, February 5 likes, hobbies, personal needs and from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. values all go into choosing a career, Interested persons may contact Warshaw claims. the division of Continuing Educa'The myth I like to dispell is that tion, Room 1152, Annex, mini-lectur- es , 581-646- 1. TequilaTheWay y You Like It your lighted decorations and cords all carry the Underwriters Laboratory UL safety seal? Make sure the UL is inside a circle.. not a square. Have you checked that moving Santas and other lighted Christmas decorations are properly grounded? UL SAFETY SEAL. Do Have you briefed your family on turning off Christmas tree lights when you leave home? (If you want to leave the house lighted when you're away, it's safer to do it with other lighting.) Reddy says: safe holiday season. ..and use the electricity you need... but need, what Have a happy and you use! change their minds. People dont have to become trapped in a job. The most Sunrise Tequila ed Ready-Prepar- Make your own mixed drinks with great, imported Jose Cortez Tequila or enjoy the finest ready-mixeJacquins Sunrise. You're a winner d in either case. Charles JacquSn ft Cie., Inc. Phila., Pa. Sunrise 25 Proof Tequila - SO Proof Jom Cortez . |