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Show Inside: iOavi Standard-Examin- c Sunday, December 20, 1 998 er SOBs tackled, just in Kaysville shoppers rush horns with their presents, they sometimes crash Into one another.2 Senior calendar3 As passes ordinances on sexually oriented businesses Local News Editor: MUST BE SANTA; Jessica Couple Detamore (right) pauses lor a moment before helper, Dean Nielsen, what ahe wants for Chnstmas. Below, Dean and Leah Nielsen lead a few holiday spirit youngsters in a round of "Jingle Bells. By RUTHMALAN Survive) Ejivrwwr oofrs(xxv)ont KAYSVILLE - Although sexually oriented businesses have a right to locate in any city, they now have only one area where they can do business in Kaysville, Residents packed the city council chambers this week ready to picket any business of this type that thinks it can come to tius bedroom community. But the city has had no applications for sexually oriented businesses and no inquiries, Mayor Bnan Cook said. We need regulations in place in case some want to come, Cook said. Tailure to do so would be an uncontrolled environment." The city council squelched rumors that this type of business was coming to the city. The constitution will not allow us to forbid them from coming, but we can regulate them, Cook said. According to Cook, Police Chief Dave Helquist talked to police departments in both Salt Lake City and Ogden and found that city ordinances and regulations curtail unwanted activity. It is not our intent to deny access to adults who want this, nor do we condone this business, but we do need to protect against secondary effects, said city manager John Thacker. Some of those secondary effects he fears are a decrease in property values and an increase in crime. Two ordinances were passed to regulate the sexually oriented businesses, or SOBs. The ordinances make the owners of such businesses responsible for unlawful activities. The first is an amendment of Title 16, Licensing Control and Regulation of Business, enacting Chapter 12, Sexually Oriented Businesses. This ordinance gives definitions and classifications and the methods used for licensing and includes such things as escort agencies. The second ordinance passed was an amendment to the zoning ordinance that regulates where this type of business may be established. Before the ordinance was passed, the SOB could locate in any commercial zone. The city has two commercial zones See SOB7 SAM or AN Standard Lxarmrmr ... Year. Playing Mr. and Mrs. Claus ByTANNA BARRY Standard-Examin- correspondent most people are putting up trees and lights. Dean While Leah Nielson are donning their Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus attire and trying to teach children the true meaning of Christmas. Weve been here as Mr. and Mrs. Santa for years, Leah said. For the last 30 years, Dean has worked as Santa Claus in his spare time each Christmas season. At first he started helping out his mother when his father wasnt available. a treat for these Santas helpers During the holiday season, the two average 35 to 40 appointments. When Leah and Dean are acting as Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus, they sing songs with the children and have them sit on Santas lap and talk. We gather the children around us and talk to them about Santa Claus and a few other simple things that little kids should know, Dean said. They try to ask children about Christmas and what it really means. If its OK with the parents, they talk about religious aspects of Christmas and what it is all really about Sometimes when they go to a familys See SANTA6 When they retired, they wanted us to do it, Leah said. At first, Leah just made Deans Santa outfit and drove with him to the appointments. But after 15 years, Leah decided to join him as Mrs. Claus. Shes there with me to help, Dean said. Every year when the Christmas season draws close, the couple puts a personal ad in the classified section advertising their services. Together they go to peoples houses, relahves, friends, schools and churches acting like Mr. and Mrs. Claus. We love it, Leah said. Leahs 22 grandchildren all think of them as Santas helpers. The daughter of Kit and Jill Workman of West Point, she is a junior at Clearfield High School. The award is given each year to an athlete who exemplifies the spirit of the games through athletic achievement, academic effort, and community involvement. As a sophomore Workman was the 1998 5A state champion in the shot put and discus. She won three gold medals in this year's Summer Games, shattering two records that she had set the previous year. The male winner was Matt Redding, a weight lifter from Sandy. He holds all of the games records for his weight class. As part of his recognition, he was cited for his volunteer work as a lifting coach with the Clearfield Job Corps. Appointed . . . The Kaysville City Council has appointed Mike Blackham as a board member on the Davis County Mosquito Abatement District board. Blackham volunteered to serve on the mosquito board. He will replace Rex Passey who served on the board for 37 years. The council also approved the appointments of David Thompson, Debbie Cutler and Nellie Golden to the city's Safety Committee. that make difference Professor offers ideas for families to strengthen relationships By RUTH MALAN Standard-Examin- correspondent FARMINGTON Christmas decorations each year. BRIAN NICHOLSON Standard-Examin- Family creates tree tradition By LORETTA PARK correspondent ebbie Owens Christmas tree reflects a Christmas tradition that was sparked years ago by creativity and lack of money. The homemade Christmas ornaments illustrate the imagination of Owens, her sister, sisters-in-laand mother. In the early 80s Owens and her Jerri Winget, both of Roy, asked family members to exchange Christmas ornaments. Jerri Winget and her husband, Dave, were already making Christmas decorations for their neighbors and friends. w sister-- in-law, their cupboards going to waste. I refuse to waste my time, Jerri Winget said. Owens wanted to exchange less expensive gifts with her sister and two brothers because money was tight with her young family. The Winget family came up with homemade ornaments to exchange. idea has expanded. Now a simple Grandchildren who hit 1 8 want to join in on the adult fun, Owens said. Cousins, uncles and aunts have also been included during the years. And because the trees are filled with ornaments, family members have included all types of homemade Christmas decorations in their gift-givi- g. I refuse to make goodies. You go into peoples houses and the goodies are sitting on )R COPY . . . Amy Cragun has been promoted to manager of the bankcard In ceremonies Dec. 15 at the state capitol, Gov. Mike Leavitt awarded Candice Workman the Utah Summer Games Female Athlete of the by her family members. The family r Bank promotion Athlete of Year A CREATIVE Standard-Examine- 776-495- 1 president and chief executive officer. She has received a number of recognition awards for outstanding achievement throughout her banking career. Cragun and her husband, Steve, reside in Roy. exchanges - submit an item for Holt, Debbie Owens of Roy shows off some ornaments that were made - To Neighbors, call weekdays. at First National Bank of Layton according to Howard G. EXCHANGE: - iuahw-- . department Its the simple things I DAVIS LIVES shares Santa's telling 77M951 See TREE6 - Small, simple, practical things can go a long way to strengthen the family, said Thomas R. Lee, professor and Extension specialist with the Department of Family and Human Development at Utah State University. Lee spoke to a group at the recent 1998 Homespun Hospitality Holiday Fair, sponsored by USU Extension of Davis County and USU Extension Homemakers Advisory Council. All of us want good family relationships, Lee said, but it sometimes is hard to know how to improve them. Although there is no set or rules that works for all families, strong families all have things in common. Sometimes it is invisible work that needs to be noticed, he said. One of the greatest needs we have is the need to feel appreciated, Lee said. Strong families have the habit of noticing the efforts of family members and expressing appreciation for each other often. It is the intent that makes the difference. Appreciation goes a long way, he added. Kindness is one of the strongest predictors of family satisfaction and is such a simple idea that it may be overlooked, Lee said. There are things you can do that show kindness such as listening with patience, helping other family members when you see they are busy, and by avoiding angry replies. You could also prepare a favorite meal or give a small gift. According to Lee, the real test is being kind to others when they are critical or angry. Unkindness washes out kindness. You have to do five kindnesses to wipe out one unkindness. Smiling and touching and speaking in a pleasant tone help to build strong families. Words are not the only transmitters of negative thoughts. A sigh or rolling the eyes can also be negative. Kindness is contagious and unkindness is contagious. Strong families talk openly with each other, he said. Communications should be direct and you should listen to each other, respecting each others feelings and opinions. You should be able to say what you think without having others overreact, Lee said. "Sometimes we think kids arent good listeners, but maybe it is the way we say it. See LEE5 This sweet male kitten is about 5 months old, very friendly and handsome. He is available at the Davis County Animal Shelter for a $50 adoption fee which includes neuter, free exam and reduced rabies shot. Adoption hours are from 4 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. For more information call or visit their Web site at www.co.davis.ut.us. 2-- 444-220- 0 ; Unutb We could rent it to Weber County. Layton City Councilman Brent Allen when informed at a recent meeting that one of the historic buildings in the old was once the city's jail. Weber County recently had to ra'se taxes in a controversial decision to pay for the construction and operation of a downtown new jail. |