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Show AUGUST 12, 1986 L, Food ARYANS PEOPLE is scheduled An interesting look at people in Davis Counly for Aug. 16th Lifes for growing, Brent says The next USDA Commodities distribution will be held Saturday, Aug. 16 at the Davis County Courthouse in Farmington. ities will be distributed between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. e senior citizens and will be comgeneral bined. Individuals will not be able to pick up commodities for other individuals unless prior arrangements are made with the Human Services Office. Exceptions will be considered for the handicapped and CENTERVILLE-Arrivi- ng for a speaking engagement at an LDS ward, Brent Frazier was met by a local church bishop. Here comes Brent, laughed Low-incom- 44-ye- ar st a man who fi- gures that Gods eternal plan arrives in a variety of packages. As the director for pregnancy and adoption services in the Davis County office of LDS Church Social Services, Brent combines his with wife Carol, contains five children, four of them in the teen-ag- e and college years. Ive become more aware of the need for open communications between children and their parents, moral vision with a hearty strain of realism. If we were all perfect, there would be no errors, he says. My job is not to harp on the imperfection; my job is to seek ways in which to correct the error for the benefit of all concerned. Pregnant teenagers have several options. I explain the options and help them in rebuilding their lives along with the best interests of the child. The number of girls seeking guidance remains fairly stable. Brent e had consultations with 27 girls in 1984, 24 girls in 1985 and, so far this year, he has met with 16 deep-fe- lt says Brent. 4-- pregnancy in a Brent-selecte- d home away from their immediate community. -- Most report a lack of communication with their parents, although, following the birth, the family generally becomes much closer than it was before the pregnancy. And theres one other stable pattern. You can count on this, pregnancy says Brent. Teen-ag- e knows no income level, religious affiliation, or grade-poiaverage, it happens in the best of families. And when it happens, Brent becomes involved. He explains the options and the LDS view of each alternative. He offers a generic legal description of Utah laws on nt adoption and putative fathers rights. If asked, he offers his own BRENT FRAZIER having the same interests as her own. Sometimes, the girl will ask that the adoptive family be less strict and less judgmental than her own. Brent considers all the requests along with the childs genetic history. Its flexible consideration except that the adoptive family must meet guidelines for being sealed in the sacred LDS temple. We had one girl who asked that the child be adopted by a laid back LDS family, he laughs. This was quite a burden since prospective parents never tell me of their laid back qualities. On the other hand. Ive had non-LD- S girls come in and ask that their baby be adopted by active church families. They are interested that the baby be able to be sealed for eternity according to our beliefs. Brent didnt come from an error-fille- d environment. Born in Woodruff and raised in rural Huntsville, he initially planned on becoming an engineer. His church mission to Denmark changed his mind. I became very people-oriented. I look for every opportunity to give the kids a hug, to commend them on success. I also encourage them to have friends. As Mormons, we are part of the world, a world which is filled with different beliefs and values. But its a world filled with people--an- d that makes for a world filled with joy." And joy includes seeing young girls and men repair their lives following out of season pregnancies. Brent doesnt delve into the initial devastation; he deals instead with the rebuilding. Hey, maybe I should have a sign up in my office, he says. The sign should say, Yes, There Is Life After Pregnancy! And, gee, it can be a d and productive life, too. face-to-fac- young women. There are other established patterns; average age of the pregnant girls is 17, although he has consulted with women as young as 14 and as old as 32. usually arrive scared and frightened, worried about the reactions of their friends and concerned about the legal rights of the putative father. half come from active church families and are girls who have succeeded in school and social functions. majority will decide to keep the baby, although some will spend the last 5 months of their joy-fille- I loved the people in Denmark even though they didnt always love the church I represented. They would invite me in to talk about Pres. John F. Kennedy, and I loved this interaction. When I returned to Weber State College and BYU, I made up my mind to stay away from science and devote time to helping people. When only Under the tutelage of the respected BYU professor Dr. James Duke, Frazier graduated in sociology and obtained a job investigating child abuse cases for Salt Lake the best will do. stint County. Following a one-yeat McKay-De- e Hospital, he earned a Masters Degree at the University of Utah and worked in community relations for the State Division of Alcoholism and Drugs. In 1972, he accepted a job with LDS Social Services and, in 1976, formed an office serving Eastern States and part of Canada. Less than three years ago, he was assigned to the Davis County office, one of 60 such divisions in the U.S. and overseas. His job has given him special insights into his own family which, ar Only the best In money management.. .Representing the county on Utahs IRB Allocation Board, Harry Gerlach is responsible for over $50 million in money for new Davis County businesses. HARRY GERLACH Republican Davis County Commission personal opinion. He offers a helping hand and a sincere concern. And he might even voice his own philosophy. I often make an analogy when a girl, her parents and the father arrived with a firm decision to keep the child. I point out that a young person caught shoplifting would normally be expected to return the merchandise to the store and explain the crime to the manager. At this point, it's up to the manager to decide whether the shoplifter can pay for the item and leave with the merchandise. A pregnancy is somewhat the same. An error has been made and those involved should talk with the manager. But in this case the manager is God. I counsel each young couple to pray and seek guidance from the Lord. I know in my heart that they will receive an answer. They should also see the pregnancy in a religious light. Such a pregnancy is one out of season, but it is still a pregnancy, part of Gods celestial plan. God is vested that child, regardless of the circumstances of the birth. It certainly is not sinful to have a baby. Heaven is vested even in error. When the girl chooses to spend latter months in a separate superin vised home, Brent generally calls some six Davis County families who have volunteered for church supervision. He usually seeks a home in which the girl feels com- fortable. If a girl has rebelled against what she perceives as a strict, religious inflexibility, then Id be stupid to place the girl in an identical environment. I try to match what usually what the girl needs-a- nd end she needs is a concerned a patient, vironment, and active LDS family. In reality, the child is the client. ..but because the child has no voice, the . girl becomes the client. My respon-for best do whats to is sibility her. Often whats best for her is to allow the baby to be adopted. And theres no shortage of prospective call parents. I get a telephone to from wishing each day parents adopt a child. We can be very, very selective. The selection process includes the pregnant girls own requests. Frequently, the girl will request : that the child be raised in a family people-oriente- Distribution will be on a signa-tur- e basis only. No letters announcing the distribution will be mailed out. Applicants must bring picture I.D. and some form of residence verification such as a utility bill. low-inco- the bishop. That means were talking about sin again. It was a fitting welcome for old Frazier, and part-activi- give-awa- y Receives his JD DALLAS CHARLES BRADSHAW John Alex, son of Dr. and Mrs. Franklin Alex, 3031 E. Fernwood Dr., Layton, has received his jurist doctor degree from the University of San Diego. Happy Birthday The Davis Reflex-Journ- al wishes a Happy Birthday to this young man, who is celebrating his first birthday at this time. He is Dallas Charles Bradshaw, son of Tim and Cara Bradshaw, 72 South Angel Street, Layton, July 21. John graduated from Layton High in 1977 and went on to receive his bachelors degree in marketing from the University of Utah in 1982. John has been residing in San Diego where he plans to remain and practice law. An Open Note to Republican Voters in Davis County Davis County Voters face an important choice this year. . . the election ol a sheriff. Unfortunately, the main campaign issue has become of the name-callinsome disgruntled former employees... and one weekly g newspaper has aided in this political vendetta. But lets look at the real issue: Performance. Before Brant Johnson took office there was No Drug Enforcement Team. No A MESSAGE TO THE CITIZENS . . No Victim's the State Auditor, one of my responsibilities is to ensure that local governments in the State comply with all laws that govern the financial As operations of our cities, counties, school district and special taxing districts. When problems are noted that are not immediately corrected, the county attorney in the various counties are brought into the picture. Accordingly, have a very keen interest in who is elected County Attorney; particularly, in Davis County where live. I I f Specially-Traine- d Unit. FROM THE UTAH STATE AUDITOR as a candidate for Davis County Attorney . Child Abuse OF DAVIS COUNTY We have . a man of unques- tionable personal and professional integrity that have known for a number of years. He is an outstanding attorney, dedicated to fair and equal protection under the law, but convinced that more can and should be done in Davis County to protect the victims of crime. This man is JACK 1 HELGESEN. At the recent Davis County Republican Convention , where the county delegates had the opportunity to visit with each of the candidates, Jack was the first choice of the delegates. strongly urge you to support and elect JACK HELGESEN as Davis County Attorney. We face many challenges as a rapidly growing county and we need county officials with the ability and integrity to make the 1 Response Team. In Fact, much of what you expect in public safety was first instituted by Sheriff Johnson. That's the real issue, not the grumblings of a minority of exemployees. Sheriff Johnson has performed in office, earning the respect of Chiefs of Police and County Sheriffs throughout our state. This issue lacks sensationalism. . . It's merely the truth right decisions. There is a clear choice for County Attorney. Vote for JACK HELGESEN. Sfcmuff Lo JJhsnssn Republican Tom L. Allen, CPA UTAH STATE AUDITOR Publication paid for by the Committee to Elect Jack Helgesen, Loma Daniels chairman, 546-6- 1 78 Davis County Sheriff Paid political ad to Johnson |