OCR Text |
Show JUNE 24, 1986 International family flare Cyclops Lighter Side - LAYTON There are a lot of different ingredients necessary to make a happy family. But few families have the ingredients of the Bill and Jeannie Simmons Family of Layton. Here's what makes them different: g They have a teenage boy; a mediumMexican boy sized old who loves softball; an Mexican boy who claims to hate Kopixie-lik- e school; a forerean girl; a bright, ign exchange student; a married and a son and daughter-in-la- By Bryan Grayj good-lookin- Pass the buckets ar During a recent trip, I found instant sympathy. Everytime I mentioned I lived in Utah, people would give a solemn nod and say, Thats too bad about the lake. Have you been flooded, too? That tells you something about our national perception. The Utah Travel Bureau spends freely on magazine inserts hailing our mountains and our skiing-a- nd yet the rising Great Salt Lake receives all the attention. I told my new acquaintances that the flooding was chasing more chipmunks than people, that Utah was more flooded with children than with saltwater, and hopefully I performed a great public service. But I agree with my friend Dale that we should utilize this national interest in our flooding to solve our lake problems. couldnt have children of their own, but vowed to bring into their home as many children as they could. Now, five adopted children, 25 foster children and three foreign exchange students later, they have kept their promise. Shad, the couples son, was the first of their children. He was adopted when he was a baby. Shad said hes been through all of the changes in the family and it has been great having lots of brothers and sisters. His obviously adoring younger brother and sister clamored to sit next to him as he spoke. Shad will be a junior at Layton High School this year. He plans to continue playing school baseball and hopes to be able to in the future. play Toby who is 1 1 was bom in Mexico and will be in the sixth grade. He loves all sports but his favorite is softball. He wants to be a veterinarian and thats one of the reasons the Simmons have a menagerie of pets. Toby takes care of the chickens and rabbits and all the other animals that happen to stray into the family. They used to have a pet goat, but he kept ringing the doorbell to get the kids to come out and play with him. He did it when Bill had surgery. He had to keep getting out of bed to answer the door while the kids were at school. That was the end of the goat, laughed Jeannie. The family gave the goat to a rancher. Eight years ago baby Josh joined and full of the family. Bright-eye- d fiin. Josh, who was bom in Mexico, seems right at home. I hate school, he said with a big grin on his face, I even hate recess, he teased. He did admit later that he loves baseball but only after Obvious answer The answer is obvious, says Dale, a Kaysville computer All this talk of pumping and diking is ridiculous. Why should we do it alone? Lets have the rest of the country help out. How? I asked. We should have joined the Hands Across America campaign, he said. Here you had three million people lined up across the country. All they were doing was holding each others sweaty palms and singing a silly Kenny Rogers song. They should have been doing something constructive. Like what? Like handing each other a pail of water. Here we had the opportunity to use three million people. Gov. Bangerter could have been at the Great Salt Lake dipping a bucket into the water, then passing it along. As it was, the Hands Across it shouldnt have. We American campaign bypassed Utah-b- ut could have passed three million buckets of water down the line, passing the buckets through Arizona, then New Mexico, then Texas--a- ll the way to the White House. Pres. Reagan could have made a media event out of receiving the last bucket and ceremoniously pouring it on his rose garden. But what would Washington D.C. do with three million gallons of our water? All three million gallons wouldnt get to Washington, D.C. Little side trails could be set up to filter some of that water into the parched areas of West Texas. The sagebrush would appreciate any extra water we could spare. So you have three million people passing water to eqch executive. pro-baseb- other. Right! And Utah would provide the buckets... Sure. . Its a lot cheaper than away from her homework, laughed Jeannie. The first time Adelina saw snow last winter she was really excited. She went running out into the yard full of laughter and ran back in one minute later saying its cold, its cold, said Jeannie and they all laughed recalling the experience. During Adelinas stay the family spanking new grandchild. Throw in a few chickens, rabbits, dog and a cat and you have the makings of one (very large) happy family. And all of this favoring a Mom and Dad (Bill and Jeannie) who knew from the beginning that they full-col- or Cheaper than pumping They are different here, she said. The food she misses most is Chongos., a sweet chewy substance like cheese. Some of the things Adelina will miss most when she goes home are twix candy bars and Ghostbusters cereal. She said they do not have cereal for breakfast at home. They usually eat eggs and milk. The Mexican siests is a tradition still popular in Adelinas home town. Each day the stores close for this time of rest. Adelina will also miss Little the only House on the Prairie, T.V. show that would drag her By JUDY JENSEN pumping. And if we bought all three million galvanized steel buckets from the Geneva Plant, just think of all the jobs it would create. Not only would we employ thousands of people in the depressed steel industry, but we would also experience a ripple effect throughout the entire Utah economy. Everybody would benefit. It would become a national cause. We could sing songs (Put your hands to the pails and pass along...) receive free national publicity, boost the economy and get rid of all that dam water at the same time. You think people would actually get excited about passing has visited MEMBERS OF THE Bill and Jeannie Simmons family include, in front, Josh, and from left, Adelina Ulibarri, a foreign exchange student from Mexico; Kylee, being held by big brother Shad, and Toby. mons for the past year. Adelina had sat quietly watching her busy surrogate family. "I think the hardest the others with a playful grin, thing for Adelina," said Jeannie, was having younger brothers and sometimes perched atop Shad's shoulders and sometimes wiggling sisters, and Adelina smiled in on moms lap. Kylee, was bom in agreement. She is the fifth child in a family of Korea and though the Simmons six. She has four brothers and one adopted her as a newborn, it was not until she was seven months old sister. Adelina has been an excelthat all of the red tape was cut and lent student, said Jeannie proudshe was able to join her new family. ly, she has always been on the Kylee loves to read and write and honor roll and been a very diligent student. Jeannie explained that jump on the trampoline. when Adelina first got here she The couples son, didnt speak English very well. She Scott, joined the family when he would have to translate all of her was ten. He is now married and school notes into Spanish and then study and translate them back into living with his wife and new baby. The boys love for baseball stems English. from their father, Bill. He has alAdelina said her favorite subfan baseball and a been big ways jects were math and cooking. She has transferred his enthusiasm to will continue her studies in foods at his sons. Bill works at T C S college in Mexico. Adelina hopes she can win a scholarship and reSystems. Jeannie Simmons, or mom as turn to the United States for at least she is more commonly known, one year of study. She explained looks very young to have mothered that even one year of schooling in over 30 children. As she speaks of the United States increases your her experiences in motherhood her chance tremendously of getting a eyes sparkle with enthusiasm. She job in Mexico. is almost bursting with pride and Adelina said that school here is gratitude over her childrens just about the same as at home, but at home the students all stay accomplishments. She is also proud of Adelina Uli- in the same room and the teachers barri, the foreign exchange classes. It was difficult to find a good taco change student from Morelia, Mexico who has been with the Sim in Layton according to Adelina. school. The Simmons only daughter is Kylee, who viewed four-year-o- ld Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm and UnThat was iversal Studios. great, said Adelina enthusiastically. They plan to visit Yellowstone National Park before she goes home later this month. Adelinas leaving will mark the end to another year that the Simmons door has been opened to children from around the world. In the past they have sponsored two other foreign exchange students, one from Mexico and another from Japan. Jeannie said it is vefy exciting to have the children in her home and suggested that anyone interested in the program contact Shirleen Richardson at The size of the Simmons family has varied dramatically over the years. Theyve had up to eight children at one time. But now I feel my family is complete, said Jeannie which brought a feigned sigh of relief from Shad. He said it wasn't unusual to wake up some mornings and find an extra child in his bed292-994- 8. room. Over the years the family has had a few bad experiences with the foster children they have had. Jeannie recalled the saddest time was when they were going to adopt two little girls who had been with them for five years. The court decided the parents had been rehabilitated and gave them custody of the children. That was really hard, said Jeannie. All in all, the diapers, the peanut butter sandwiches and the have been worth it. The experiences have brought the Simmons family closer together. They are all looking forward to a future of being together in the family that could be Laytons Melting Pot. ban-dai- nick-nam- ed water? Sure. All you need are a couple of rock singers to endorse it and excite the college kids. Add Willie Nelson to excite the youve hayseeds and Jake Gam to involve the President-a- nd got our problem solved. We missed the boat by not getting in on Hands Across America, but we could still do it. We should start planning Pail$ Across America very soon. But we need a Democrat to head the organization. Why a Democrat? Because Democrats know a lot about passing things, said Dale. "Theyve been passing the buck for over 30 years. Now its time to pass the buckets. Family business cleans house ; LAYTON - Keep it clean and bright with Dutch Delight. That has been the byword with -- The annual Heritage Harvest Cornelius and Connie Delight, now, for 35 years. It all started when Connie landed her first housecleaning job on Salt Lake Citys east bench. At that time, the couple was quite fresh from a land Days outdoor pageant will be held at the Happy Hollow Golf Course at 444 N. 500 E. , Kaysville on June 30, July 1, 2, 3 and 5 at 9:15 p.m. each night. This years presentation will be The Student Prince. This will be the 11th presentation then-youngi- Check vaccinations FARMINGTON -- - Are in Vancouver? known for its Its , municable disease control officer for Davis County Health 451-331- de- Davis Reflex-Journ- 5. al Published weekly by Clipper Publishing Co. Inc. 96 South Main, Bounttfuj.'Utah 64010 ' : Weekly newspaper published at Layton Utah every Wednesday. ' In the In- terest of Davis County and colonies formed by former residents. Address all correspondence to 197 North Mala Layton Utah 84041 Subscription rate: 25' per copy, $6.50 per year, mailed In county. $7.50 per year outside. ' John Stable, Jr. PresTManoger Ludto S. Stable Noel C. Stable Vice President Tom Harqldsen Keith Duncan Martin Lee . Advertising Mqnoger Production Manager 544 - 9133 d, of the pageant. The Student Prince is directed by Margaret Brough; foundry. . choreography will be by Judy Sylvester; music director is Karl Hutchinson; orchestra is being directed by Paul Kapp. The sound will be handled by Lamar and Ron Nybo and Bill Harris. Scenery design is by Bob McAllister and scenery construction is under the direc- mixed with ingenuity and determination. From that one house Connie cleaned for a dollar an hour, word quickly spread about the Dutch womans abilities, and she gathered a lengthy list of clients. We didnt have much money, she recalls, noting her work ex- ploits started so we could buy food for our two kids, who were then 3'2 and nine months old. At the time, Cornelius was doing 'heavy work for a Salt Lake partment. Those six months of age or older should receive the immunization because of the serious measles outbreak in Vancouver area, he says. It takes a month after immunization for full impact on the body to be felt so it should be completed as soon as possible. Weve seen an increase in rash-lik- e diseases in Utah, as well, Mr. Wesche adds. That means Utahns could contract the disease from travelers passing through the state to and from the Exposition, he continues. Immunization clinics are conducted in Farmington in the Courthouse basement, Monday, Wednesday and Friday, p.m.; Bountiful at the Deaf Center, 4th North 400 E., Tuesday and Thursday, p.m. and Clearfield Swimming Pool, Tuesday and Thursday, p.m. Cost is $2. Further information is available by calling cleanliness--Hollan- or The Netherlands. the classic case of an Amer- ican success story: hard work you planning a trip to the Worlds Fair If so, and you want to maximize enjoyment and minimize chances for sickness, make sure you and everyone in your party is immunized for measles. If youve contracted the disease previously, you should be okay, says Harry Wesche, com- Student Prince, play at Heritage Harvest Days Today, Dutch Boy and Dutch Maid products have grown from just providing food for the kids to jobs for the whole family and others, as well. Son David is now general manager, while daughter Elvera Dicus works as a part-tim- e secretary along with her sister, Thelma Whi- taker. The business slowly grew as clients were added, with the family moving to Layton in 1955, three years after Cornelius started working at nearby Hill Air Force Base. In fact, the first business client was a finance company located in space now owned by the Delights, on the corner of Main and Gentile in Layton. She took calls during the day and we rented a (cleaning) crew, Cornelius recalls. About that same time, tHe qhemical cleaning phase of the business was also started, from the Delights garage. The business didnt "graduate" to quarters until 1976-- , in an old convenience store on North Main in Layton. Several tion of Sam McAllister. .1 Marlon Berrett plays the part of the Prince with Kayleen Day as the clean and bright with their Dutch delight products. part of Kathy. Both leads are strong in their presentation and inTheir cleaning business started with one housecleaning of their characters. terpretation job more than 30 years ago. Perpaps the most exciting character will be Detleff which is played years later, that space was too prise system. a small, prompting move to current Admitting to little spare time by Rick Givens. Rick is a newcom27 S. at Main. the years, the couple does en- er to the Kaysville pageant. His over quarters A customer can walk in the store joy outside activities however. outstanding voice is something you to purchase almost any type of cheConnie enjoys singing, including will not be able to get enough of. The director, Margaret Brough, mical cleaning supply, from spot solo work, largely with the old removers to carpet shampoos. In Dutch Choir that sang to many states that each year she is suraddition, cleaning equipment from groups throughout the state. She prised at the amount of talent the standard mop to buffers is also enjoys sewing, knitting and which comes forth. She states that Rick is one of the most exciting available. making Scandinavian-styl- e finds she has had in quite some sweathers. Garbage cans, glass cleaners, time. vacuum cleaners and vacuum reCornelius also enjoys music, The part of Gretchen is played pairs can be purchased or arranged for at the store as well, while even having sung in the Dutch Choir as by Liz Smith. Gretchen is a flirt carpet cleaning is augmented by well. He used to play the clarinet and Lizs interpretation of the and saxophone, and both are fond character is truly exciting. One of carpet sales that include installaof ballroom dancing. the more comic characters is that Connie notes. tion, Cornelius is a member of the of the stuffy Lutz played by Frank The original roots havent been forgotten Layton Rotary Club, and has been Romney. Make it a family affair. Bring a either, as a variety of commercial active in the Layton Chamber of clients are served from Brigham' Commerce. That group recently blanket to sit on and a jacket, it gets City to Provo. That includes the honored him for outstanding cold after the sun goes down. Come and erjoy an evening with Federal buildings in both Ogden citizen for support of soccer, havdeand Salt Lake City, Cornelius says ing originated your friends and neighbors in the velopment of the sport in the area. cool of the evening. proudly. He built that literally from the Tickets are available at. the Quick to emphasize success s Tiasnt come easily, he stresses, It ground up, including the first goal Kaysville Book Store. Family all iiame by hard, hard h are $5, adults $2 and children posts, starting with a nucleus of 50 ,S1. thhelp of the American free enter boys, he recalls. house-cleanin- g wide-sprea- d tick-et- work--wit- |