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Show DAVIS Page 10 FEbnUARY 5, 1986 REFLEX-JOURNA- Consumer action addressed This program is free and open to any of the older persons who might be interested. Are you worried about getting sick and not being able to afford proper medical treatment? Have in the you seen w hat it costs to stay do to Want these days? hospital something about it? PARTICIPANTS will learn about what steps they can take to lead healthier lives, how to conduct physician assignment surveys in their local communities, how to 10, the South Davis ON FEB. Chapter of the American Associa- tion of Retired Persons w ill offer a You slide-tap- e program called, can make a difference; Consumer Action and Health Promotion," which will show how community and individual action can help change our nations health care system for the better. This program has been prepared by the American Association of Retired Persons' health advocacy service section as a part of the Association's health care for survey and compare prices conhealth products, and how to varie- - duct educational forums on a ty of topics. The program, under the direc- tion of Howard Stringham, includes a slide presentation, hand out material and questionnaire material, kj Completes training Navy Airman Apprentice Troy M. Hunt, son of Gilbert J. and Cathie A. Hunt of 1776 N. 3200 E., Layton, has completed the Aviation Machinists Mate Basic Jet Engine Course. cam- ;,hy U.S. Cut paign.'- ...I. the Cost, Keep the Care. His ing principles of jet engines. studies included engine lubrication, ignition and fuel systems. He also studied the procedures for refueling and defuel ing aircraft , for removal and installation of aircraft of engines and for the operation k DURING THE course at the Naval AirTechnical Training Center Millington, Tenn., Hunt refive-wee- THE MEETING will begin at 12:31) p.m. in the Art Room of the Golden Years Center in Bountiful. ceived introductory instructions on the characteristics and operat- - aircraft ground handling equip- ment. A 1985 graduate of Layton High School, he joined the Navy in July 1985. Place 135 of 170 youngsters Wednesdays Child is a booming success WEST BOUNTIFUL MOTHER Ann Allred helps daughter Marinda, 2, and son Richard, 5, decide which items to borrow from the parent education resource center in Farmington. The center offers books, film strips, and educational toys for use by families at no charge, and is operated by the Davis School District. PERC Center helping FARMINGTON - several years ago and they haven't Kids. AT SOME point in most everyone's life, it seems like you can't live without them, and yet at the same time it seems you can hardly live with them. farm" their Parents can youngsters out to school, church or for a few the neighborhood hours, but the primary responsibility for that offspring still rests at home. stopped. Those visits center on more than educational toys, though, the We young mother emphasizes. have four children and they all wish For they could come. Marinda, its the highlight of the week, her mother says, noting her children not only choose from a variety of toys, but often ask their mother to check out filmstrips and story books. two-year-o- ld FOUR-YEAold Samuel watchBUT HOW to cope? For a West Bountiful family of ed a filmstrip about patriotism so six. part of that "coping" takes the much he decided to change his form of regular v isits to the Parent sights from becoming a farmer to Education Resource Center opting for the U.S. Presidency, she (PERC). Fleadquartered in Monte relates, smiling. Vista School in Farmington, satelAnother popular filmstrip for her lites are operated in Bountiful and family talks about giving warm or little signs of caring, fuzzies, Syracuse. but they've borrowed a large list A FRIEND mentioned that she from the array at the center, went to PERC to get toys and that directed by Mary Hughes. Operated by the Davis School District, most were of an educational nature. Ann Allred, mother of four, PERC receives a heavy dose of recalls. She made that first visit PTA support, as well. R ALTHOUGH she's armed with a degree in child development and home economics, Mrs. Allred, like probably any honest parent, readily admits she doesn't have all the answers. Sibling rivalry and bedwetting are two areas that quickly come to mind as areas wl. ;e she and her husband turned to PERC for help. It's a center where parents can, with help from staff, find resources in virtually area, says stafany family-relate- d fer Jan Newton. There's a book on nearly any subject-ma- ny pertinent to family life or dealing with such sought-afte- r traits as personal satisfaction, she explains. PATRONS may come and browse, seeking resources to solve problems know ing that strict confidence will be honored. In the world portrayed on TV, children are entranced by what they see on fast-pace- d, star-studd- the boob tube, Mrs. Allred observes. But theres a lot of violence and action that isnt always what all parents want their children to see. THATS WHERE filmstrips and other aids from the PERC can enter the picture. Materials can provide for such qualities as character-buildincourage, love, happiness, and standing g, tall, RANDALL CARLISLE KUTV Anchor Newsman and star of Wednesdays Child visits with one of the many children he has helped to place. This highly successful program has placed 135 of 170 perspective youngsters. By GARY she says. In an effort to help their children, parents dont have to buy all the items available at the PERC- -a very expensive proposition. Thats not to mention countless hours saved that would be consumed searching for appropriate materials. - televiThe BOUNTIFUL sion series, Wednesdays Child, has been so successful that about 80 other television stations nationwide have similar programs - also with a great success rate. 1986 Accord LXi Hatchback Both Mrs. Allred and Mrs. Hughes stress the center isnt in competition with the public librar- $350 down s26036 mo. ies, with Mrs. Allred quickly pointing out her frequent use of the library, as well. IN ADDITION to books and toys, w hich may be checked out for two weeks, and filmstrips, loaned for one week, PERC otters many parent education classes. For a nominal fee, courses range from to enhancing a child's 1936 Civic CRX Automatic Trans 250 self-estee- m $17812 DOWN mo. understanding learning 1986 Honda 4x4 Station Wagon Nosan 250 down 20933 I'm really sold on it, Mrs. Newton says of the center. I've mo. AMFM Cassette included at no extra charge. 1986 Civic DX seen so many people come in when they were experiencing difficult situations leave on a positive note after they've found the resources 3327 No Auto., Hatchback 250 available. down 17137mo. Plus tax THE FARMINGTON PERC is open school days from 8:30 a.m.-- 4 p.m. On Wednesdays it operates Cassette included at no extra charge. AM-F- M & lie ' 60 mos. 13.79 APR OAC Ken Garff M? Honda 2nd East at 5th South 1 1 Telephone 521-6Open 8am-7pSaturday 8am-6p- until 7 p.m. The Washington Elementary satellite in Bountiful is open Tuesdays from 8:50 a.m.-a.m. p.m. and Thursdays, 8:50-1In Syracuse, Cook Elementarys satellite operates on Thursdays, a.m. and p.m. Further information is available 6 1 1 9-- 3-- 5 1 by calling 45 507 1. 1 1 heart-grippin- g -- THUS SPOKE Randall Carlisle, star of Two's Wednesdays Child and anchor newsman for that stations 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. newscasts. He a. id a general membership meeting of the Area Chamber of Commerce that in the past 3 ': years the weekly feature has presented 170 youngsters. Of that number, 135 have found permanent homes, he said. THATS A very good success ratio, much better than we had ever hoped to have. Other programs with similar foremats also have a very high success ratio for their children. But he emphasized that there are far too many handicapped children in private or foster homes to be placed through the television series. Hundreds more in Utah and surrounding states need homes, and nationwide there are more than 100,000 children with special needs. he said. THE 135 who have found homes through Wednesdays Child is only a drop in the bucket to what needs to be done. W'e need to get to the root causes of why there are so many handicapped children living in foster homes. KUTV-Chann- IT STILL comes back to the attention we give them (children), Mrs. Allred adds. Little kids can do a lot more than we ever imagine with the PERC helping cultivate those abilities. R. BLODGETT el MR. CARLISLE made it known that he gets angry every week that he meets with prospective children for his show angry over the way they have been treated in their young lives. He was especially strong in his feelings about having tougher laws and providing harsher punishment for offenders of child abuse. MR. CARLISLE said the weekly program has a strong audience with a wide range of viewers from the very young to the very old. Asked about viewer response to the program, Mr. Carlisle noted: TEENAGED BOYS are the most difficult to place in permanent homes with the second most difficult being older children of both sexes. multiple-handicappe- d Asked why, he said, simply because no one wants them. And if they are adopted, its almost always by parents who have a handicapped child of their own. HE SAID telephone calls following the weekly program range from 400 to 500 for certain small children to less than 10 for older children. Mr. Carlisle said it is not difficult to meet the standards of adoption for these children but sometimes adoption is very difficult. HE SHOULD know. Mr. Carlisle attempted to adopt a teenaged girl that he had on his program. The adoption proceedings took nine months, during which time there were some serious problems with the girl, and we never were successful. (teen-age- - There should be similar laws for child abuse as there is for abuse (rape and beatings) of adults. He said his investigations into the background of the children sponsored on Wednesdays Child show that nine out of every 10 children interviewed have been sexually abused and virtually all were physically abused as well. IIE SUGGESTED that there is a need to have our children taught how to be good parents. Theres no criteria (requirements) for having children and undoubtedly the parents of Wednesday's Children never learned. There is a need to start educating children about parenthood in the elementary schools and then continue school and home education right up to marriage," he told the group. agaHBEsaaas The success rate of children remaining in a home once they are placed is above 90 percent, Mr. Carlisle noted. Mr. Carlisle admitted there are some risks to a program such as Wednesday's Child" because of those who are not adopted, or those interviewed and not placed on the show. THEY ALREADY have a very low esteem of themselves, and not to be adopted could be detrimental to them, he said. But Id rather take the chance of that compared to the possi- bility that these children would never be adopted into a permanent family." He emphasized that for most children on the show, its a last resort (hope) of adoption. |