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Show ( 18 Yema! Express Wednesday, juiy 6, m M'1ra;WIIi iiirierrtftiiif' J, ii fta-- -- Y-jffi lift Grandparents by A. J. Pease World War II resulted in many losses. One of them was the loss of grandparents. No, there weren't a lot of grandparents who were lost in battle. They were lost from the traditional tra-ditional family structure that had existed ex-isted since the origin of family. Prior to 1943 most of the U.S. population lived in family units which included grandparents and even great grandparents. This was usually the case in both the country and the city. It was a way of life and it was needed for survival. The older old-er ones supported the younger ones and then when the younger ones were able to, they supported those who were too old. During the war, manufacturing jobs were in the cities and much of the work force was comprised of women. After the war, the jobs were still in the cities. Many of the women wom-en had become accustomed to making mak-ing good money there and wanted to stay. The young men returning from war were looking for jobs, money and wives. This was the first major time in history that young couples moved and began leaving the parents par-ents and grandparents behind. Also left behind were many parenting skills, stablizing traditions and wisdom wis-dom that comes so often only with time. Grandparents were buffers in the family. They could remind an angry parent of their own struggles when young. They could help the children understand that the parental anger would pass and that it. wasn't as great as it appeared. Stories of the past gave the children chil-dren a "connectedness" to something some-thing more stable than the emotions of the immediate parent. It was easier easi-er to make connections between people's behavior and the longer term results of those behaviors. Grandparents could also provide safe and supportive break time between be-tween parents and children when the parent-child relationship was on overload. Much of the stability was lost as a natural part of family when the family fam-ily lost grandparents. What was then a natural resource now requires a great deal of effort and planning to develop. This includes family reunions, re-unions, lime spent with extended family, recording family histories, developing and maintaining family customs and traditions, and even adopting" disconnected grandparents. grandpar-ents. It requires lime and expense. It the past three years, we've had grandparents with us. Yes, there was additional expense in money and time. But, I spent some lime fishing with my boy, and I haven't done that for quite a while. There was electrical work done on the house with grandpa teaching grandson. We even relaxed on the patio while the sun was setting and recalled stories of the past stories that connected the children of today with children they could relate to generations ago. And for the first time in a long time, I resaw me in the larger picture and relaxed. Vernal City SECRET WITNESS Program 789-8888 fi.'.T'.ll vfl X (;". 1 $41.95 Va'ue NOW ONLY Cx ill Tn 33 Portrait Package: 2-Bx 10s, 3-5x7$, 15 wallets Plus a Dig 10x13 and 12 AU-Occasion Caption Portraits (3x5s) Gut 33polAi'.Hx $1690 including i 1013 w8 fW'fl't nd 12 Ail C t v- m Ou !i Pt1ra!9 (mak poru tty til occmicn try applying youf cfit x p o. X) rrw.-..i ,- j TNm i no appoint mm nic'3ry ana K mat wocomp bat tfvi.lmn. f)ut and g'otjpj Tuesday, July 12 thru Saturday, July 16 1153 West Highway 40, Vernal AGFA C- f ft r ) V ... . jl : u - X James Jordon Church of Christ welcomes new pastor The Vernal Church of Christ recently re-cently welcomed the arrival of Reverend James Gordon and his wife, Virginia, of Eustis, Fla. The Gordons arc retired educators although al-though James has been an ordained minister for 52 years. Gordon stated that he was very impressed with the beauty of the Vernal area and the friendliness of area residents. He is an avid nature-lover nature-lover and is familiar with many species of fauna and wildflowcrs of his native Florida. He said that he recognized flowers and plants from within the same families though he wants to learn more about the local species here. He taught many years in public education as well as in private Christian schools. Since retiring he has been busier than ever with his ministcry:"I told my wife a while back that I couldn't lake an "8 to 5" job because I don't have time I'm too busy." He looks forward to sharing the gospel with the Vernal congregation and wants to invite those interested to come out and pray with them. The Vernal Christian Church is located lo-cated at 2045 West Highway 40 in Vernal. July is "Utah Heritage Month" Governor Norman H. Banperier has proclaimed July 1988 as Utah Heritage Month in recognition of the many events, meetings, and activities during the month that "celebrate our history," including "Independence Day, Days or 47, and Pioneer Day activities in communities throughout the Mate, the Annual Meeting of the Utah Suite IliMotkal Society m Salt Like City, and many ether activities. " In signing the I'foelamjiinn an June ?(', the puveinor pointed tu t't.ih's uniijuc henuge front "m.iny vi'i'le fnmi (livcne cultural, filmic, and religious Kiel grounds" ani ""!-! t!-e !u.l imeie'.t t'uhns h,nc aUajs h,ij in MuJmg anj pievf,ng that ln-riD-ie. Hi-.:ntu,ilS.HKty,ll.e I .;:. tv I t !..!i V,. is.,,-' J i'..: Ji.si f t ;h h"tum ,i:ji-n-5eJ the i;r ir ? I., I, inrr.u'v n t!-" HCHii "( ;(, :'e J -..a-C;.: I. eSeljiratlng 0 As your Auto Glass Experts YHEH YOU HEAR THE CRASH, THINK OF joMEsmicjira 543 North Vernal Ave, Vernal, ULih 789-3241 Clll tot ,1'J C,Kt pi ICC If You cm find ,1 better ..Y; u Much lit ; American Heart Association WE'RE FIGHTING FOR VOURLIFE Congratulations Congratulations go to the following babies for passing their first milestone: Christopher Collier, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Collier, birthday July 5. Samantha Gene Sisco, daughter of Tasha Sisco, birthday July 5. Pictures of one-vear-old babies will be printed free of charge in the Samantha Gene Christopher Vernal Express if submitted one Sisco fYillipr -"it' . ' week prior to baby's birthday. 0E92O 6th Annual TKIATEIL Saturday, August 13, 1 988 (Deadline for registration 5:00 p.m. August 12) 7:30 a.m. Swim: 1 Kilometer Bike: 16 Miles Run: 10 Kilometers Starting Point: Steinaker Lake Overlook on Hvy 191 ENTER AS AN INDIVIDUAL OR TEAM TROPHIES TO BE AWARDED Registration Fee: Includes T-Shirt INDIVIDUAL $12.00 - TEAM $24.00 Make checks payable to KVEL, Inc. Registration forms and course information are available In Vernal at: KUIMKVEL Studios, Basin Sports, First Security Bank, Vernal Athletic Club, IGA Super Center and City Parks Recreation Office and IGA Super Center In Roosevelt for more information call 789-0920 or 722-4920 Come Join The Fun! i ft -," fx '.., - ; , i f , , : -, 'I 11 t-; l- - ... ' V- 1 I - i 4 i tar of Justice j You won V wwii to miss "The rest of the story!" 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