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Show ' WEEKLY REFLEX 20, 1979 DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL, DECEMBER nw yiTIriOr '0 '' "r1 NORTH DAVIS LEADER, DECEMBER ? ; A ' h L si ?2r?,J 0 f, ( f -- v i 4 w 20, 1979 - H V yT - ?,f If I ' - I I Santa Claus, right, gets acquainted with members of the y family, Boat People from Laos. From left, family members are Phoukong, 18; Ratsamy, 9; Mr. and Mrs. Oudom Nouansacksy, Longsy, 13; and Phaymany, 8, on Santas lap. Family visited at Hill Nouan-sacks- BOAT PEOPLE AFB recently. ;T HILL ALB Phoukong said none of them had ever heard of Santa Claus m their native country, but they posed for pictures with him and the younger children family of people now A aotian "boat in North Ogden got jlhejj'iirst glimpse of Santa tfdu&.recently when they yititild this base. Staff Sgt. ;J(jhn; Reed, Social Actions ,NCO, 388th Tactical Fighting 'Wjngj was on hand to serve as Interpreter. He speaks fluent Tlfui, and spent six years in ; gazed and smiled at the traditional Christmas elf in the bright red suit. They also got a close look at the aircraft line, an 6 F-- 4 jet fighter, a helicopter and the aircraft control tower. -- .Jlfcnl ind Angela Gould, who is heading the organization's holiday project, said her group is LAOTION family consists if Oudom Nouansacksy find I is wife, Phoumy; three H! ; Z collecting toys and food to give to the Nousansacky family in time for Christmas. They are also encouraging gifts of furniture to be presented to the family y aohs, Phoukong, 18, 9, and Phaymany, 8, and one daughter, Kongsy, 13. Ijirjety employees of the Rat-sajn- Aircraft Engmeerm&japd Reliability Branch-of-4he JACK AND Janice Smith are serving as the family's Miteoel Management at Hill AFB have adpped the family for Christmas Direc-tortat- ; 5 ft sponsors in this country. Mrs. Smith had been watching the news when she heard an announcement that the Division of Family Services was desperately in need of spon- 5 THg FAMILY sat quietly to see Santa. waiting - : sors. We went to Salt Lake City to learn more, and tried not to do anything on impulse, Mrs. Smith said, so we waited a week. We mailed the papers tto apply for a family) on a Friday night, and the following Tuesday morning we got word that the family was on its way. THAT WAS the first family we took, and they stayed with us only a few days. Two weeks later, on Oct 1, we got this family. They have been living with us, and they are marvelous houseguests, but they will be moving soon to 2657 N. 850 E. in North Ogden. She said communication with the family is improving, through the use of gestures and acting," and the family are members rapidly. learning 4o the United States. It was a day of great excitement when They made their way to a refugee camp near Bangkok, Thailand, where they stayed for two years before Oudom returned to Laos for his oldest son. After crossing the Mekong River, the two hiked sors to North Ogden. Oudom works evenings as a over THE FATHER, Oudom, is 39, a son of farmers in Pakse, Laos. He and Phoumy were married when they were 18 years old. When they were expecting their first baby, Oudom was sent by the Royal Laotian Army to fight, and his son was six years old before he returned. Oudom drove a tank for the first six years he was in the Army, then spent four years as a paratrooper. He served as an Army medic for the last ten years of his Army career. IN into Thailand. They were unable to take their oldest son, Phoukong, who was 14 years old at the time. He was staying with Oudom's sister while attending school, and it was impossible to reach their home 1975, imprisoned Oudom by the was Com- munists for a month. When he was released from prison, he and his wife and their three youngest children escaped by boat across the Mekong River the mountains to Thailand, traveling at night to escape detection by the Communists. Oudom explained they would have been shot if they were captured. THE FAMILY spent another year in the refugee camp. Oudom was allowed to obtain work outside the camp selling ice cream during this time Poukong worked in construction and masonry, and Phoumy and Kongsy worked as weavers in a factory. Ratsamy went to school, and Phaymany was cared for they learned to go. where they were THEY ARRIVED at the Salt Lake City Airport Oct. 1 and were driven by their spon- custodian at Intermountain Precision Built Homes. He and his wife and Phoukong study English at the Skill Center North from 8 a m. to 3 p m. Monday through Friday. Phoukong also attends English classes Wednesday and Thursday nights at Ben Lomond High. Kongsy, Ratsamy and Phajfaiapy attend school at .Iwctlp Pgden School. They Elementary have a. private tutor, Arlene f)enny, for three hours each day before going into regular classes. ALTHOUGH THE family knew no English when they arrived, except for Pepsi and Disco, they are learning the language rapidly, wwl in the camp. Family members were finally interviewed for relocation on August They said 7, 1979. they had no preference about where they were sent and Layton didnt dare By DONETA M. even hope (hey might be sent GATHERUM 6 Utah Fees Rank Low Among the 11 western states, Utah hunting and fishing license fees rank low. One western state recently doubled its license fees to give them a larger budget on which to operate. Other states are asking for increases this year. The increases are necessary to keep up with inflation. A COMPARISON of fees by the 11 western states for the same hunting and fishing privileges offered by a Utah combination license shows Utah ranks the third charged lowest. A Utah combination license allows a resident to hunt deer, small game and fish for the entire year. Comparison of the costs for privileges offered by a Utah Combination License is: ?.fAUL ALAN TANNER. ITS IN 1979, Wyoming spent million to manage its wildlife. The Wyoming state legislature recently voted to $14 4 15, son of ant Mrs. Lewis Tanner, 2t& E. 500 N., Kaysville has :Cpaul Alan Tanner, award during a special Eagle Seout ceremony. He is a member of Troop 455 of the Kaysville Third Ward under tfrp leadership of Scoutmaster Jeff Hollist and Varsity Scout Leader Bert Rawlins. HE HAS served as patrol fewler and senior patrol leader while in the scouting program. He Is a student at Pasis High School, and has SetTed as secretary of the Tefchers Quorum. He has Little League played baseball, football and basketball and his hobbies include -- SkpHg, playing the banjo and drums- - He has been a for five years. m 5L2SS5S . , .. INFLATION IS causing budget problems for all wes- tern states. According to Wyoming wildlife officials, their fee increase of nearly 100 percent will keep them up with inflation until about 1984. Additional funds will then be necessary to continue managing the wildlife in Wyoming effectively. All 1979 Utah hunting and fishing licenses expire on Dec. f increase their license fees nearly 100 percent, which will become effective Jan. I, 1980. million dollars is Twenty-tw- o expected to be generated from the fee increase. Wyoming and Utah are very similar in the numbers and kinds of wildlife found within each state; however, Utah spent only $10 2 million in 1979 to , manage its wildlife. The Colorado Division of Wildlife operated on a budget of $21 million in 1979. Some states with less wildlife than Utah spend between million to help insure a place for wildlife in the future. Idaho Fish and Game had a budget of $10 8 million in 1979 and is asking their legislature for a license fee increase this $40-$5- 0 'i 31, according to Jim Ware, chief of the Law En A Nevada $30, Wyoming $28 50; California $26, Colorado $23; New Mexico $21; Arizona $19; Washington $19; Oregon $19, Utah $18, Montana $17; Idaho $15. Gains is? Eagle received his Eagle Scout year. Arizona also operated on $10 8 million and is asking for increased funds. forcement Section of the Utah of Division Wildlife Resources. Several hunting seasons extend into January, so those who intend to hunt must purchase a new 1980 license. early. Hunters who have federal waterfowl stamps attached to their 1979 license should cut it off and tape it to their new 1980 license. The federal waterfowl stamp does not expire until June 30, 1980. New 1980 hunting and fishing licenses will be available at all Utah Wildlife Resources offices on Dec. 19, 1979. Relaxed Christmas grow louder Complaints each year that Christmas has become mostly a party binge and commercial bonanza. But those who wish to enjoy an old-tim- e Christmas can still do so, with proper planning and determination. FAMILY members will enjoy helping mothers prepare special Christmas dishes and foods ahead of time and some of these specialties can be the presents to be given family, friends and neighbors. All of e us appreciate which also remembrances Save money and shopping self-mad- time. The secret to a relaxed Christmas is to plan ahead so that Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and one or two days after Christmas are not hectic. IMAGINATION and perhaps sometimes discipline Early Christmas guests from Rock Springs, Wyo. gathered at the Layton home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Benzley. Their children and grandchildren who live in Wyoming could not make it home for Christmas and so the family decided to have their party and dinner a little will be needed to keqp the family together and calm the holidays. during Television can often be profitably disconnected, temptations of the highway resisted. Instead, family games, talks, sports, meals and home projects of pleasure can be good food, good enjoyed company, and the real meaning of Christmas. Layton Mr. and Mrs. Dan Riley recently returned home after spending 10 days in California. While they were visiting there they attended the 80th birthday celebration for Mr. Rileys brother who lives in Walnut Creek. They also visited Mr. Rileys 95 year old aunt who lives in Carmichael; Attending the affair were Stephen and Gayle Benzley and their children; the Benzleys daughter, and their family, Fred and Kim Dean and daughter son-in-la- Andrea. Dn Thursday evening the Layton First and Second National Banks employees and Fine Italian Chain their partners held their annual Chirstmas party at the in Lion House In Salt Lake City. The well attended function included a delicious meal and program presented by the Laytones. Surprise!! I That fine Italian 14K chain that is so much a part of todays fashion scene is suddenly affordable. For a limited time only we have serpentine, cobra and C link chains in all the popular lengths. The Laytones have been busy the last two weeks performing at many schools and other church and community programs. They entertained atl each of Laytons elementary and junior high schools. Glen Love is recovering from open heart surgery. Among the new residents in Layton are David and Peggy Oswego. Mr. Oswego, a native We are not marking these fine gold chains up to mark them down so youll see a savings. They are all below the regular price. -- of El Paso, Texas, is with the U S. Air Force stationed at . B. Hill AFB. David and Peggy have just been married a few weeks, Kevin Barker is recovering from surgery after he suffered a ruptured appendix. Mr. and Mrs. Dee Fielding and their family attended the Warner family Christmas party that was held last week at the Hepworth residence in Clearfield. On Saturday, Mr. and Mrs. Fielding and their family traveled to Salt Lake City to attend the Fielding family Christmas party. This was held at the home of Dorothy Fielding. Mr. and Mrs. Merlin Fielding and their family of Layton also attended the Fielding party. . A. Fine serpentine double strand Fine serpentine single strand C. Medium D. 5 serpentine Cobra E. "C link I??- 8 n. - - Ji'4' nassz |