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Show Page 4 - SOCIAL Janum 2.2001 Uintah Basin Standard mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmammmOm f. vertps Cotffffumti Just what exactly is Tell a Friend? January 3 Program Registration for Boys' Basketball, Altamont High School at DHS Girls' Hoop, Union JV at Altamont High School THURSDAY, January 4 Wrestling, Carbon High School at Union High Girls' Hoop, Manila at THS, Monticello at DHS, Rich at AHS WEDNESDAY, After-Scho- Breastcancer is themost common cancer for women in the United States. The best way to control it is by detectingitearly: Breast cancer found in the earliest stages in the most curable, and mammography isoneof the brat tools for early detection. A mammogram can find a cancer years before it can be felt in a physical exam. Unfortunately, many women do not have mammogram as often aa they should. The American Cancer Society has developed the Tell A Friend program to encourage women aged 40 or older ol FRIDAY, January 5 Jan. 6 Cougar Classic Wrestling Meet, Roosevelt-Als- o, Scout Training, Duchesne City, -- Also January 6 More Girls' Basketball, Monticello at Altamont Boys' Hoop, North Summit at Duchesne, Mt. Vernon at THS NielsonRichens reception, Roosevelt, 9 p.m. SUNDAY, January 7 Joshua Jessen homecoming, Altamont 1 ", 1 2:30 p.m. TUESDAY, January 9 Veterans Service Officer, Roosevelt, 1 :30-- 3 p.m. SUNDAY, January 14 7-- Dennis married on Dec. NielsonRichens LcAnn Jean Nielson, daughter of Leland and Debn N ielson, and Anthony Rod Richens, son of Rod and Ju I ie R ichens, were married in Eckert Colorado on Dec. 16. There will be a reception in thicr honor on Jan. 5 from in Roosevelt at the Utah State University multipurpose room. The newlyweds will reside in Grand Junction, CO. until Anthony graduates this spring from Mesa State, where upon they will move to Monterey, CA. In case of oversight, all friends and family are invited. ter? More importantly, are there times when New Year's resolutions can actually he harmful? The first oTevery year brings wit h it a sense ofheingahle to begin anew. It offers a good psychological opportunity to examine where we are and to sot some goals for things we would like to change. As innocent ns that Bounds, however, for some people making resolutions can carry b negative potential. For a mental health point of view, resolutions can carry harm because of what we do to ourselves of we fall short of our goals. If we take this failure to comply as yet one more example of how weak we are as a person or how bad life is for us in general, then those New Year's re so- - Happy Birthday your Special IVe Love Vou From Vour Gail, Ida & Linda In-La- ws When makingnutyour list ofNew Years resolutions, AAA Utah sug- gests including your home and its maintenance to increase your safety, and perhaps, save a few dollars. In this time of increasing utility costs, it is important to take a moment to ascertain if your home is efficiently maintained and ia ope rating as safely as possible,' said Rnlayne Fairclough,AAAUtahspokeswoman. Heating and electrical units including wood burning stoves, fireplaces, heaters and fomaces are potential fire haunts and the causes of many house fires. In fact, most house fires take place in the winter months. AAA Utah offers these tipe for maintenance and use to reduce haxards. Heating systeme-Mak- e sure drapes, femitureand other combustible materials are at least 3 feet away from heaters, wood effort. Your initial goal might be to stoves, and fireplaces. Keep a door or window open run as much as I can for ten minutes. Your next goal could then be " to run slightly when you are heating your house to provide adequate ventilaas much as I can for fifteen minutes, until you hit your ultimate target of tion. Change the Aimace and air running 30 minutes a day or whatas often as the manuever goal is right for you. Similarly, if weight loss is your facturer recommends for proper air circulation and filtration objective, rat up achievable Fireplaces and Wood Stoves-Kee- p that will help you to get to that the damper open when you final goal. Afiret goal might be to cut out one high calorie food each day. A are using a fireplace or wood stove. Install a glass screen that is large second might be to replace one high fat favorite with a new fruit or veg- enough to cover the opening. Burn only dry,' etable. Use as a positive lutions have probable eroded our and that could be harm- mini-goa- ful. Most of us don 'tassign that much significance to a New Year resolution, but some people do. For someone who truly feels that he or she has failed when a resolution has been broken, it might be a good reason to talk with a licensed professional and discuss why not beingable to fulfill a resolution is so troubling. For moot of us, however, resolutions can offers very positive opportunity. All of ushave areas in our lives t hst we would like to improve upon. Msyhe we want to be more patient with others, or he more assertive, or improve our health, or. ..well.you fill in Die blank. Mnkinga resolution can be one step toward this ls well-season- mini-goa- ls reinforcement to help keep you go- ing. The secret to success with resolutions lira up front, when you are developing them and what you expect from yourself in terms of compliance. One you have carefully and thought-foll- y planned the resolution, you can rest assured thatyou have begun the process in good fashion and have a better than average chance of suc- - hardwood. Dispose of COOLED ashes in tightly covered metal container. away from water. Use only water-dea- r, circuit l K-- grade kerosene and store in a properly marked container away from heat and sunlight. Refuel the heater outside once it has cooled down. Make sure the kerosene heater is properly ventilated if it is used indoors. Electrical Wiring, Appliances andOutlete- - or Purchase only safety-teste- household appliances. d extension Use only safety-teste- d cords of multiple adapters with built in circuit breakers. Never overload electrical outlets. Plugonly one appl iance at a tim c into an outlet or extension cord, and un Call a licensed electrician ifyou have an ongoing problem with blown fuses, tripped circuit breakers, flickering lights or a shrinking television picture.These are all signsof faulty or inadequate wiring. Conserving Heat- Check all doors and windows for leaks and cracks in weather-strip-pinReplace weather stripping where necessary. Also, check thresholds for gaps. Turn thermostat down a few degrees. Consider installing programmable thermostat to decrease foel use when not at home or at night Close fireplace damper when not in use. Close all drapes at night and those on north andeat facing windows during day. Open drapes on west and south windows duringday to capture the Buns heat and light. Plant evergreen trees on the north and east aides of house and leaf sheddingtrara on the south and west sides of house. Make sure attic fans and vents are operating property. g. a Gas, Electric and Kerosene Heaters-Inspect gas heaters once a week duringthe winter, and once a month during the rest of the year. Check for punctures or splits in gas lines and leaks in the connectors and valves. Make sure the wiring in your And, what better time than right after the holidays? It's a time when family and friends connect at a level rarely Been at other times ofthe year. We've likely just eqjoyed some good times and arc reeling good about ourselves and life in general. Were in a good place to make these minor gjustments to our lives. There are also something you can do to ensure better success in the solutions you nuke. First, be realis-ti- c in making resolutions. If you'recariying a few extra pounds, don' resolve to lost it all by the end of January. The pie 1b you establish need to he attainable. Second, develop a plan that takes into account that your goal requires a change in behavior. Even when we are intentionally trying to change our behavior for the good, we may not be able to do it one hundred percent of the time. Weve spent a lifetimes learning and perfecting most of our habits - even that bad ones. Its unrealistic to expect them to change instantly. It can also help to set realistic mileposts. Break big tasks into smaller, more manageable pieces. For example ifyou are resolving to start or resumeexercising, plan on spending a realistic amount of time and om SPECIAL Culleton offers Christmas Mass at St. Helens Catholic Church. Services were provided at churches throughout Roosevelt TIME-TathcrT- were ableto check out Christmas decoraCHRISTMAS SCENE-Passers- by tions at St. Helen's Catholic Church in Roosevelt The silence often of pure innocence persuades when speahing fails. William Shakespeare, The Winter'll Tale W. Hwy 40 Vernal, Utah 781-157- It was one customary to bate a cate with a bean In It on January 6th. 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Rut do New Year's resolutions really mat- & Beverly to have regular mammograms. Trained volunteers identify women they know who may need in-a manmogram and provide them formation and assistance to encour age them to get one. The program is based on evidence that peer counseling is effective: the pilot study resulted in a 40 percent relative increase in mammography usage by women participating in the program. The American Cancer Society provides training and materials to conduct the program, and serves as an active partner with groups in programplanning. TriCounty Health Department has joined with the American Cancer Society to promote this worthwhile program. Ifyour community group is interested in participating in Tell A Friend please contact Rae PaulBon at 5 TriCounty Health Department ofthe American Cancer Society 1 off Sale priced Items r: ' wu f iMAUC iiil mm. Andy Driggs 5 v 180 N. 300 East. 1 flVATi Man Roosevelt V 722-24- 15 IMSUKANC weM -- 1 like a good neighbor. 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