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Show j 'SSj Debbie Hatch shows two awards given to the Southwest Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol center by Colleen Bangerter at a well attended drug and alcohol workshop held last November. Hatch received the awards this past week. Drug Abuse Aide Wins Award For Her Service Debbie Hatch, Drug and Alcohol Abuse Center aide for the Southwest Utah Mental Health Center in the Garfield County School District has recently received a traveling plaque and engraved bowl from Colleen Bangerter, wife of Gov. Norman Bangerter, for her work with the center in the county. Hatch was involved with the presentation of "The Ostrich Dilemma" which pointed out alternatives to "burying your head in the sand and letting everything go by." The awards just arriving were earned in a two-day period on Nov. 14-15, 1986. Presentation of drug and alcohol problems by ex-users from show business and the arts, and b y experts in the fields of psychology, police departments, health personnel, teaching professions, support groups, clubs and others devoted to the cause of helping young people. One of the 15 speakers who made presentations was Susan Newman, daughter of actor Paul Newman whose son overdosed in 1978. The event drew 1500 people who heard such diverse subject topics as "Excellence in Living", "Motivating Parents to Work with Youth", "P. A. D. D." or "Parents Against Drunk Drivers", "It's OK to Say No", "For Parents Only", "Celebrate Life", "Five Traits of a Good Parent", "The Occult", "Psych-Social Drama" and others. "Ostrich Dilemma" was presented at the Pineview High School in St. George. Hatch said that the main thing she has learned is to help young people avoid peer pressure and to gain a better self image. She said programs are available for adult groups, individuals or where ever the need is. She can be reached at 676-2415. |
