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Show News about people and their lives Wednesday July 29, 1987 Make Moving easier Community briefs ALL. APE H Lltee Applications ready for Roy baby event Applications are now available and being accepted at the Roy City offices for the 87 Roy Days baby contest to be held Aug. 1. at Sand Ridge Junior High LYNDIA GRAHAM Lakeside Review correspondent LAYTON 1 Changing resi- dences, particularly if the move is long distance, can be a formidable and nerve rattling event, according to Barbara Rowe, but it is a common event in todays mobile society. Dr. Rowe is a family resource management specialist with the School. Official rules for the contest are as follows: 1. Four age groups will be judged on Aug. 1 1 at Sand Ridge Junior High School at the following times: 0-- 6 months, 4 p.m.; 7-- 12 months, 6 p.m.; Service and she recently offered some tips on making a move a She said in 1983 an estimated 16,5 million American families relocated and todays families are at least as likely to move as those of only two years ago. Many families opt for a professional mover rt plari. Most families would choose some time between the two time plans to allow themselves plenty of time to evaluate the costs of moving, to use up perishables, to pack at leisure, to get rid of unneeded items, and to spread out work so as to avoid a last minute crunch. She suggested families start their moving plans by assembling a list of things to do and when to do them. Post the list in a prominent place so you can keep track of your progress, she said. Changing your address could be at the top of the list. Dr. Rowe said the post office can provide change of address kits. She said the postal service does forward second class publications and notifies publishers of address changes but by notifying the publishers yourself with the forms in the kit you can avoid delays in receiving magazines and papers. Change of address cards to the Post Office itself should be mailed a week to 10 days in advance of the move, she said. Dont forget to send a change of padded strap or a cord to keep drawers from opening. Tie or tape all furniture keys to the piece to which they belong. Dr. Rowe said it is worth the extra effort to get special cartons k for things such as mirrors, paintings, and glass top forms. tables. Wrap glass porcelain, and Dr. Rowe said the closetin bubble wrap for extra cleaning chores should begin at china least a month in advance of the protection, she said. She suggested that, as people move. Inventory what you want to move. Sell or throw away. pack, they mark all boxes by Hold a garage sale or contact a rooms and use a special code or charitable organization to get rid colored marking pen to identify of unwanted items. Remember to boxes contianing things they will need first at lheir new address. get a receipt if you donate for tax Those items might include deductions. sheets and blankets, pillows, Its important to review your kitchen utensils, a kettle for heathomeowners insurance policy or talk to your agent to find out if ing water, bullion cubes, tea bags, your goods are covered during a or instant coffee, disposable cups, move, she said. Decide what, snack foods, childrens toys, and and how much coverage you cleaning products. Make sure these boxes are loaded last so you need. can get to them first when you ar? She said movers should think rive at your destination. furabout coverage for If you are moving out of town, niture and possessions as well as all bank acpersonal accident insurance for arrange to transfer Be all desure to counts. notify drivers and passengers. partments of your bank, of your She said families should obtain boxes, tape, ropes, labels, bubble change of address, and include in corwrap, furniture pads, furniture the number of all accounts respondence. and mattress covers, newspapers Dr. Rowe said to be sure to for wrapping and plastic bags for all local charge accounts close such as things lamp wrapping inform and major credit card shades, and then start packing in completing the by companies earnest. section on your of address change with that arent Begin things bill. recent most used daily and larger belongings. Dont forget to remove all of Remove table legs and put screws the belongings you have stored in and bolts in plastic bags in dresser drawers. Wrap dressers with a your safety deposit box and ar address form to any former employer who will be sending W-- 2 forms at the end of the year or g where you participate in or pension funds. If you are notify customers who will send you 1099 profit-sharin- d, hard-to-pac- full-val- range to have enough cash on hand to cover all emergencies. Medical and dental records for all family members need to be forwarded to health professionals in your new city," she said, or take copies of the records with you. Dont forget school immuniza- tions records for your children. She also suggested families refill prescription for any medicine members of the family take on a regular basis as well as prescriptions for contact lenses or eye glasses. If rugs are portable they should be cleaned about two weeks be- fore the move and rolled, ready to load. If the move is local the cleaner could possibly deliver them to the new address. Utilities are another important consideration. About one week before moving the telephone company should be notified and the gas and electricity companies must also be notified several days before the move. Ask for services to be turned on at your new home the day before you plan to arrive at your new home, advised Dr. Rowe. Be sure to pick up utility or security deposits if you are leaving an apartment or have left deposits with the utilities. If you are moving major appliances have them disconnected by qualified workmen. Allow the refrigerator to air out and dry for 24 hours by leaving the door open and get tub lock devices to prevent washers and dryers from banging around in transit. Dr. Rowe said families should locate local doctors, hospitals, banks, and police stations and fire stations in their' new areas and not their addresses and phone numbers. It is a good idea to take along a phone directory from your old city, she said. If you have overlooked anything you will be able to contact the appropriate person promptly, she said. Make arrangements for someone to care for small children and pets on moving day and dont forget to have your vehicle serviced to avoid potential problems in traveling. Dr. Rowe said it is a good idea to pack a survival suitcase for arrival day. It could contain essential items such as toothpaste Schools in the Lakeside area The registration date for children who will be attending Antelope Elementary School for the coming year is set for Aug. 4. The school is located at 1810 South Main Street in Clearfield. Children registering for kindergarten must bring their birth certificate, immunizaton records,-ansigned health forms from their physicians. The PTA will also be accepting registration dues for those interested in joining the organization. Crestview Elementary will hold registraton for all students on Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.. If you have previously filled out a registration card please drop by the school or give us a call to indicate any changes or additional information for the registration card. Immunization and birth certificates must be made available to school personnel for students entering kindergarten and other students who have not previously been enrolled in Davis School District. Students entering kindergarten must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1. North Davis Junior High registration will be held Aug. 17 for tary are reminded to continue reading their books for the Gov1:30 for girls and 12:30-3:3- 0 ernors Summer Reading for Those students who have boys. read 30 books during the summer New students to the area can months will receive special recogregister from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. nition from the governor of Utah Aug. 11 and 12. for their efforts. Layton Elementary School will Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 9 a.m. hold kindergarten registration on to 4 p.m. is registration day for Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 kindergarten and children new to Vae View Elementary School and p.m. Parents of kindergarten stuwho have not previously comdents are required to bring a birth pleted registration. It is also a day certificate, and a current immunito purchase lunch credits. zation record along with their, Children entering kindergarten doctors physical examination are required to be 5 years old on form. or before Sept. I. Parents will All students of Layton Elemen need to provide the school with a 7th grade, 18 for 8th grade, and 19 for 9th grade. Times are 8:30-- 1 legal birth certificate munization record. CLEARFIELD and Clearfield Parents of all elementary school age children are encouraged to purchase lunch credits on that day also. The cost for lunch for the first term is $34.50. E.M. Whitesides Elementary School, Layton, will have registration on Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 9 a.m. until noon for all next years kindergarten students and new students who have moved into the school area. Kindergarten students must be 5 years old by Sept. 1, 1987, and kindergarten students need to have a birth certificate, immunization record and physical exam. Consi-titutio- n, Robert D. Jensen, a civics and. U.S. history teacher at Sunset Ju-nHigh, and David A. Macor Donald, Utah studies teacher at' North Davis Junior High, were among about 30 Intermountain educators selected to attend the Govk Taft Institute for ernment. Named for the late Ohio Sen. non-prof- it Jensen said the institute has given him a 7more pragmatic view of our political system and a deeper belief in the need for individual involvement in that system and process. MacDonald described his experience as very enlightening" say- - into the resi- Chapters ; ofvi ? . Lecture series dated on eating disorders ' In response BOUNTIFUL to community requests, Lakeview Hospital in Bountiful is offering a five-palecture series on eating disorders at no charge. The informational classes are geared for anyone who has an eating disorder, is a parent or relative of a victim, or anyone having a special interest in the illness. Joan Anderson, who has a masters degree in counseling psychology with expertise in eating disorders, will instruct the classes. Anderson has 20 years experience in clinical and psychiatric social work. She first worked with eating disorders in 1974. The lecture series is held on Thursdays , beginning July 30. Class time is 7 to 8:30 p.m., in the main floor classroom at Hospital, 630 East Medical Drive in Bountiful. The lectures are provided free of charge as a community service by Lakeview Hospital. For further information call f rt 299-783- w 7. Fighter wing doing nighttime operation . HILL AIR FORCE BASE The 388th Tactical Fighter Wing is conducting night flying operations through July 30. According to wing scheduling officials, each evening from 8:30 p.m., until 11:30 p.m., 30 6 Fighting Falcons will be practicing night time flight maneuvers. Regular flying .schedules re- sume July 31. . ; F-1- CLEARFIELD The Clear- of 1977 is planning to celebrate its reunion Aug. 15 at Prospector Square in Park City. ' The main event is an Hawaiian ' luau. Social hour starts at 6 p.m. with dinner from p.m. Reservations need to be made . as so6n as possible. Organizers need a count of the number of those planning to attend no later than Aug. 5. Class members who have not yet received your information or have any questions, please contact Tina Sandoval at ' 3 or Wendy Fastman at 10-ye- ar y! I'" jls5v More than 80 local, state and national politicians as well as campaign workers, bureaucrats and attorneys participated in panel discussions or addressed the ; ' W"" , Vs yt,' wv X teachers. - t The Layton field High School class class- They included Utah Sen. Jake Garn, and Reps James Hansen, Howard Nielson and Wayne Owens. The teachers also met with Gov. Norman H. Bangertcr at the Capitol. , Clearfield class sets reunion on Aug. 15 N I be transferred room. . NARFE (National Association of Retired Federal Employees), will join together for a potluck picnic in the Clearfield park at noon on ' ; Saturday, Aug. 1. f Members can get acquainted : and have some fun. im- have opened my eyes to a ing, whole new set of ideas which can Robert A. Taft, the seminar is designed to improve social studies education by bringing teachers and government leaders together. It is funded by a organization based in New York City and is hosted at the U of U by the Hinckley Institute of Politics. must be Lake-vie- and an , Putluck supper set by NARFE chapters member, toilet paper, soap, towels, a can opener, bandaids, aspirin, coat hangers, a working flashlight and a couple of spare batteries and bulbs. When everything is loaded and everyone is in the truck and car, assign one person to go back through the entire house, garage, and yard," she said. There is always something that might be left behind. Moving yourself is a lot of work but by following these few guidelines it can be done efficiently and with the least amount of trouble. feachers get instruction on government, Constitution two-wee- 4 6. Participants dents of Roy. and toothbrushes, a complete change of clothes for each family met 2 attend political seminar SALT LAKE CITY Two North Davis teachers recently atk seminar at the tended a University of Utah on the government and citizen responsibility in politics. months, 8 group. Local schools plan registration schedules have scheduled registration dates and times for students. 19-2- 13-1- pre-regist- less stressful event. but many prefer the lower-cos- t, higher-effooption of moving themselves. The cost and complexity of a move can vary widely with where you live, where and how far youre moving, and how much of the burden you shoulder yourself, she said. The key to success is early planning. Dr. Rowe said those who do professional moving and planning suggest a family start preparing for a move at least six weeks before they actually plan to leave although she said she knew of several families who have recently moved who felt six months would not be too early to begin to 5 p.m.; months, 7 p.m. 2. If you do not please arrive half an hour prior to your age groups judging time. send a regi3. To stration form including parents name, participants name, ad- dress, phone number, age and birthday to Roy Days Baby Con- test, co Gail Lippold, 4595 S. 3650 W., Roy, UT 84067. must be received no later than Aug. 8. 4. Babies born 24 months or more before Aug. 11, 1985, are not eligible for the contest. 5. Babies will be judged in dia- pers and socks only with a registration cost of a $1 per category entered. Various contest categories will range from thickest hair to dimple darling with a prince and princess to be selected in each age University of Utah Extension Two-Par- Ready. Set. Smile and ROY coo. An ! y I 546-478- David MacDonald Robert Jensen t 544-1684. i |