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Show THE GREEN SHEET Thursday, July 16, 1987 M50esflinis Out My Window Ethel Bradford They, in turn, are extraordinary people, striving desparately to reach what we call ordinary goals. Their world was once hidden and seldom referred to. Sometimes a whispered word would let us that had a sisterbrotheruncle wasnt right, but they weren't seen or heard from. know who I was with a most extraordinary group of people recently. They were of all ages, sexes, ethnic cultures and every social and economic strata was represented. As diverse a group as could be brought together. Thank hea vens the last 25 or so years has seen and such extraordinary people are accepted and training available to them. They still arent getting a fair deal not by a long way . . . but its coming. Its coming. But, in spite of such differences, they had one thing in common. Each one there was disabled, or in some way impaired. And most had been that way since birth. We are now accustomed to them as part of the daily scene. There are, bless them, restaurants and cafes which take pride in employing them and, to me, it is marvelous. The men and women go their quiet way clearing tables, keeping floors swept clean, getting you a glass of water and simply glowing with joy to know they are working. Doing a job. Accpeted. Some were physically handicapped. Some mentally retarded and some emotionally scarred. People who are having the most difficult time doing what most of us consider the ordinary actions of life. Actions like getting dressed by ourself in the morning. The ability to perform the daily bathroom necessities without help. Eating. Yes, simply being able to eat without help. Going to school is a monumental hurdle and learning to read and write are skills they, as a group, can only dream a big change ... You can spot them immediately and I thank them for small tasks that I otherwise expect to be done with no notice given. But they gleam with delight. So happy to please someone. Leo Jacobsons Celebrate 50th Year The children of Leo O. and Fern Conover Jacobson are hosting an open house to honor their parents 50th wedding anniversary. The celebration will take place on July 18th at Distinctive Catering, 285 East 2700 South, between the hours of 2:00 and 5:00 p.m. The family quests no gifts. re- Leo married the former Fern Pauline Conover in Salt Lake on July 23, 1937. They were introduced by friends in 1933 and have lived in their current home for 40 years. They have five children: Sharon (Mrs. Wendell) Coombs, Murray; Shirley Huntsman, Alpine; Leo (Diane) Jacobson, Jr., Sandy; Paula (Doug) Hanson, Farmington and Tami (Mrs. Warren) Crown, West Jordan. There are seven 15 grandchildren and Leo was born in Salt Lake on September 26, 1914, to Baltzar Hans and Sarah Rebecca Stay Jacobson. He has eight brothers and sisters, all still living. Most of us are well and our children are also, quite able to cope with life. But some just aren't that lucky. Or blessed, take your pick. to bushes of produce relatives and friends. ? of. True, some remain children as long as they live, but there are also those who are capable of holding a job and long to be able to lead independent lives. Such ordinary hopes . . . I couldn't help but realise how wisted our world is. Here we are. n is of us q: e ordinary people but we do extracrdinary, in flated goals in life. hat He consider schools and teachers a basic right, but it just isn't so for them because they need special help. More time consuming, patient, help. Loving, understanding help. Leo attended LDS high school, where his father, the first Rhodes Scholar from Utah, was a professor of languages. As a child he delivered newspapers on his horse and later worked at a concession stand at Saltair Resort during the big band era. Volunteers are needed in the worst way and if any of you has time to spare there is no better place for your love, skills and patience than with these special people. Fern was born on March 11, 1916, in a tent while her father was building the family home. She was a daughter of Paul L. and Myrtle Showell Conover. She Yes, most of us are ordinary people harboring in Salt Lake extraordinary dreams. These are extraordinary people who seek nothing more of life than the attainment of most ordinary goals. has nine brothers and sisters, one deceased. Fern worked at Long Bank Note, American Bank Stationary and J.C. Penneys until retirement. She is a former member of lady Lions and graduated from Granite high. At Granite junior high she was in the operetta, and still likes to sing and be involved in drama productions. Lesilie Silcoxes Mark 40th Anniversary On the occasion of their 40th wedding anniversary, Lesilie Cass and Olea Meritt Silcox, will be honored at an open house hosted by their family. The event will take place on July 18th at 10350 So. Beckstead Lane (1675 West) between the hours of 3:00 and 5:00p.m. The couple was married on July 19, 1947 in Elko, Nevada and make their home in Riverton. Cass enjoys fishing and hunting, is a bricklayer by trade, has volunteered many hours to the Riverton Park and retired from employment at Geneva Steel. Olea was a cook at West Jordan Jr. high for several years and likes to sew and do ceramics. They are both avid baseball fans and Olea kept score for many years while her sons played. She has been librarian at her church for many years. They are the parents of three sons: Lynn and Sue Silcox, Vernal; Brent and Karen Silcox, Tracie, California and Paul and Rochelle Silcox of West Jordan. They have nine grandchildraen and one They request no gifts. great-grandchil- He worked at Ashton Heating and Air Conditioning and also at Utah Education Association until his retirement. He is a member of Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 312 and a charter member of the South Cottonwood Lions Club. His hobbies include fishing, hunting and leather tooling. Each year Her hobbies include being an accomplished sewer and quilter, she knits, crochets, paints and joins her husband hunting, fishing and gardening. he tends a huge garden and gives SURPRIZE SALAD Jan Martin 1 1 c. crushed pineapple c. cherry pie filling can Eagle Brand milk 1(8 oz. ) Cool Whip Pecan nuts ( if desired) 1 Mix all ingredients together. hour and serve. 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He will enter an MBA program there, this September. Both the bride and groom filled missions to Little Rock, Arkansas. The newlyweds will make their home in Provo. parties were hosted by Kelley Dodge, Shelly Anderson, Joann and Julie Houtz, Marlene Pre-nupti- Walser, Lorraine Tarbox, NellaDet Diane Houser, Stettler, Kaylynne Allen and Sunny Biehler, Jodi Peery. I |