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Show nc% 201 Page The Garfield County Insider „Ala. 4114, the lAuGhiNg pOiNtr! FADS Recently I was with youth, ages 10-14, at a leadership camp. Several of them told me how they've been bullied at home, school and at other locations I couldn't believe the stories they told me. I mean, I know that bullying exists, but some were sharing stories of bullying incidents from as young as the first grade. One young camper, Cody, 10, cried to me about how much his brother beats him and verbally and emotionally abuses and bullies him. "He uses a baby voice and repeats everything I say," he said imitating what his brother does to him. He tells me that I'm gay. He tells his friends I'm gay. He tells people at school I'm gay. He beats me up every day." "What do you parents say?" I ask. "They think I have anger management issues and want me to see a psychiatrist." "Hmmm," I wonder. Now, of course, this is only one side of the story, but something obviously isn't right with what he's telling me. Another child, Ciara, also 10, identifies with Cody. "My sister does the same thing to me!" "How old is your sister?" "She's eight. But she's mean. She beats me up, too." I ask about Ciara's parents. "She's [Ciara's sister] always nice when my parents or grandmother are around." "That's what my brother does!" exclaims Cody. They proceed to tell me that they have even had thoughts of ending their life and of killing their sibling. "I've been told I have depression," adds Cody. A few times at camp, during meals, Cody chose to eat alone. And when asked to join another table he replied, "I just want to be by myself." Unfortunately, his brother, the one who bullies him, was put in his tent, so he couldn't even enjoy a day break from his brother and the bullying. Obviously, his brother's antics were taking a toll on him. "I'm so excited that you will help us!" shouted Ciara after I told her that I write and speak about bullying prevention (even if it's workplace bullying preven- GARAGE DOORS Custom STAINING... (wood) Custom PAINTING... (metal) Over a decade of experience! www.garagedoorstainingutah.corn Professor 1,11 i 4 lac N.' tion). But, perhaps, I need to redirect and target schools and families as well. Especially since someone once said, "Bullies are created in the home and that behavior is taken to the playground and then eventually to the boardroom." "I'll have my mom friend you on Facebook," Ciara beamed as she boarded the bus home. "Don't go," Cody sobbed holding me tightly. If you have children, make sure they are not bullying their siblings because if they are they may also be bullying in the neighborhood, at school and elsewhere. And if you run into a Cody or Ciara do whatever it takes to help them so that they do not hurt others or themselves or someday take what's been done to them to the playground and boardroom. *Name change. Cynthia Kimball Humphreys is a professional speaker and trainer through her company EverylCounts, LLC. She writes a column for weeklies in southern Utah and is a southern Utah correspondent for the Deseret News. Her column, "EverylCounts," appears on deseretnews. com . E-mail: kimball@every 1 counts .net (435) 616-2829 41 tGOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY° 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEED If you're not completely satisfied with any Good Neighbor Pharmacy brand product, return the unused portion to the place of purchase for a full refund! Aloe Vera Gel 8 oz Nicotine Polacrilex Gum 2 mg Mint or Regular 1.5 oz. 288 1 288 Cotton Balls Natural Fiber 70 ct. 13 oz. 48 dose Nicorette 88 1M0.11.. 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Wisdom That Comes With Age A wise old gentleman retired and purchased a modest home near a junior high school. He spent the first few weeks of his retirement in peace and contentment. Then the new school year began. The very next afternoon three young boys, full of youthful after- school enthusiasm, came down his street, beating merrily on every trash can they encountered. The crashing percussion continued day after day, until finally the wise old man decided it was time to take some action. The following afternoon, he walked out to meet the young percussionists as they banged their way down the street. Stopping them, he said, "You kids are a lot of fun. I like to see you express your exuberance like that. Used to do the same thing when I was your age. Will you do me a favor? I'll give you each a dollar if you'll promise to come around every day and do your thing." The kids were elated and continued to do a bang-up job on the trash cans. After a few days, the old-timer greeted the kids again, but this time he had a sad smile on his face. "This recession is really putting a big dent in my income," he told them. "From now on, I'll only be able to pay you 50 cents to beat on the cans." The noisemakers were obviously displeased, but they did accept his offer and continued their afternoon ruckus. A few days later, the wily retiree approached them again as they drummed their way down the street. "Look," he said, "I haven't received my Social Security check yet, so I'm not going to be able to give you more than 25 cents. Will that be okay?" "A lousy quarter?" the drum leader exclaimed. "If you think we're going to waste our time, beating these cans around for a quarter, you're nuts! No way, mister. We quit!" And the wise old man enjoyed peace and serenity for the rest of his days. It Makes Sense...By Veda Hale This week I got reminded about how to save some on my gasoline bill. I need this rather often, as I'd rather think of other things. 1) Slow and steady wins the race Gasoline mileage drops off in most cars once you're going faster than about 60 mph. For every 5 mph you drive over 60 mph, you're essentially paying an extra 24 cents per gallon of gas. Try using cruise control on interstates and other highways to maintain a constant speed. It can also help to use your car's overdrive gears, which save fuel and engine wear by reducing your speed. 2) Be cool in traffic Aggressive driving — speeding, swerving, sudden acceleration and braking — is not only dangerous, it can lower your gas mileage 33 percent on highways and 5 percent on city streets. Revving your engine while stopped is even more wasteful. 3) But not too cool Air conditioning can be a big drain on gasoline, so make sure you don't just leave it on absentmindedly, and certainly don't leave it on while windows are open, even if they're just cracked. 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