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Show north church Life B4 CUPPER TODAY SEPTEMBER 30, 1999 THURSDAY, Faithful teens less likely to use drugs BY MELINDA WILLIAMS Clipper Today Staff Writer Teens who acknowledge any gious preference are less than half as likely to become involved in substance abuse. reli- A Dan Jones poll shows that teens stating a religious preference were less than half as likely to become involved with drugs, alcohol or tobacco, than those with no religious preference. And the number drops even farther among LDS teens polled. For example, the poll shows 39.5 of teens without a religious preference used alcohol within the period prior to the poll. However, among LDS teens polled, only 6.5 percent said they had used alcohol. Less than 17 percent of teens stating some other religious preference said they had used alcohol. The topic of substance abuse and religious preference was part of a larger poll commissioned by Davis Mental Health and Substance Abuse Center. Three hundred and seventy three teens were questioned on their y use of certain substances over a 30-d- 30-da- period. Similar statistics to those for alcohol were indicated across the board from tobacco use to marijuana, LSD, cocaine, inhalants, stimulants and tranquilizers. The findings didn't surprise a number of religious leaders in Davis County. Woods Cross LDS First Ward Bishop. Alan Low said the poll "doesn't surprise me at all." He pointed out youth in the LDS Church are taught from about 3 years old on. about the church's Word of Wisdom which teaches abstinence from those substances. The Rev. Steve Mix. pastor of the Kavsville Bible Church, believes. al General The 169th Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints is scheduled Oct. 2 and 3 in the Tabernacle on Temple Square. General sessions will be conducted at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Mountain General Daylight Time. The Priesthood session will be Saturday semi-annu- al at 6 p.m. All general sessions of the conference will be relayed via satellite to church gatherings throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, and the Caribbean. They will also be seen live in the Intermountain Region on KSL-Tchannel 5. Over 1300 additional radio and television stations and cable systems will carry all, or part of conference proceedings. Sessions will be presided over and conducted by President Gordon B. Hinckley, leader of the church, and his counselors in the First Presidency, President Thomas S. Monson and V time with. Low said the youngsters he sees recognize that by abusing substances they are not obeying the command- Teens kneel before the altar at Grace Lutheran Church. A poll shows teens with a religious preference are less likely to use illegal substances than those with no preference. Photo Illustration by Man Lynchard quences with the law as well. Mix said he has seen few kids in his congregation with substance abuse problems. He said he sees an occasional visitor who uses those substances though. While he makes referrals to agencies which can help the teens, as a congregation he believes getting the teens back into the scripture, back into the word of God, and getting them into a place of positive influence is the best way to keep kids from getting involved with those substances. And Lucero said he tries to get young people to look objectively at what theyre doing and the consequences. He teaches that while kids often use drugs because they feel no purpose in life, that drugs do not give a purpose. I tell them God created us to be in fellowship with him...that they can be used by God himself. Then, I bring in Jesus and tell them He saw a purpose for you, that he loved you so much he paid the penalty for what you're doing. Bookstores set night for ladies WM LDS 169th semi-annuGeneral Conference set "When children are given hope, they are less likely to need those kinds of outlets. And. the Rev. Alex Lucero, pastor of Abundant Life Assembly of God. North Salt Lake, has found those with a religious affiliation have higher standards and principles than those without. Lucero said there needs to be a collective effort of family, community and the nation to set a national standard. He explained this nation was founded on God's plan. The country was founded on that principle and theres no doubt who they were talking about. But he said we no longer have that standard. We can't pray anymore in school, and legislation prohibiting such action is legitimizing immorality, he said. Mix said that children who have God in their lives engage in more positive types of activities than those without. He notes it's also a matter the crowd teens spend most of their ments of God. All three see teens in their congregations as being good kids. Low said, using drugs or drinking, "in this day and age is not looked upon as the thing to do. He said within his ward, the teens almost laugh at the thought of indulging in such substances and tell him they see it as a stupid thing to do. Often, he said, they feel sorry for those teens who use alcohol, drugs or tobacco. He also notes that teens are better educated today about the effects of such substances than previous generations and now realize they are gateway drugs, leading to worse substances. They recognize that by using illegal drugs they faces conse- - I Elder Nathan Wilcock, son of Wayde and Cathy Wilcock, of Layton, has been called to serve in the Canada Vancouver Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints. He will enter the MTC on Oct. 6. 1999. He spoke on Sept. 26 in the Layton 36th Davis Family History Center, 3350 S. 100 East, has a variety of services for those wishing to do genealogy, often saving South Davis patrons time and travel going into Salt Lake City. The computers in the center are networked, so patrons don't have to use CDs. Also available for use are all the CDs the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints has created recently for research, for example the 1881 English Census. The center is open every Monday 7 CDs at the center before purchasing them for personal use. 0 HAIR EXTENSIONS Longer or perfect veilt Thicker Hair? CatTMoniquefor details The Tonsorial Parlor 405 S. Main, Bountiful or 294-438- 6 6 1 1 a.m., 2 from 9 9 p.m. (excluding Monday nights). The center is also open on Saturday from 10 a.m. until noon. It is closed on holidays. A staff member is available to help patrons. The center's staff encourages those doing genealogical research to try the 4 n and creative ideas for you on your special day. By appointment only 292-620- 1 646 W. Creekview - Centerville 6-- Meeting. Do You Want Perionaltten&o8, a itlaxTng atmosphere, 298-312- President James E. Faust. Members of the first presidency, the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and other general authorities and general officers of the church will offer inspirational messages. Music for Sundays session will be provided by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, under the direction of Jerold Ottley, Craig Jessop and Mack Wilberg, with and Elliott Richard Clay Christiansen at the Tabernacle Organ. The Saturday morning music will be by a combined choir from Institutes of Religion in Salt Lake City, Orem and Ephraim, under the direction of Douglas Brenchley. Music for the afternoon session will be performed by a Primary childrens choir from Lehi, directed by Beverly W'ilson. The Tabernacle Choir and BYU Combined Mens Choir will sing during the General Priesthood Family History Center serves Davis County genealogists to BOUNTIFUL - The South through Friday to and to You've found the perfect man! Deseret Book in Bountiful and at the Layton Hills Mall will again sponsor the traditional Ladies Night Out on Saturday, Oct. 2. Featured authors and performers at the Bountiful store include: Deanna Draper Buck, JoAnn Larsen, Lucie Gibbons, Sherry Meidell and Susan E. McCloud, 8 p.m. Ward Chapel. The Layton Hills Mall store will feature: Richard Siddoway and Tom Plummer, 12-- 2 p.m.; Alaina Jones, Deanna ' Draper Buck and the p.m., The Crockers, Deborah Merrill, JoAnn Jolley, and Nancy Allen, 8 p.m. Jennie Hansen and Steven Cramer, noon-- 2 p.m. and Brad Wilcox, 5 p.m. Pearsons, you have ideas for church features, contact Melinda at ext 131. If 6-- 295-225- 1, 3-- NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION hereby given that a Primary Election for the city of Kaysville 1999, for the purpose of electing three Council Members. The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Polling places are in various locations throughout the City as indicated below. Persons residing outside the corporate limits of Kaysville City are not entitled to vote during this election. Notice CROPtoberfest Creative Memories Scrapbooking Retreat!! v will Fri. Oct. 15 Noon - Sat. 16th Noon District The Hampton Inn - Woods Cross 18 KA 2 KA KA Conference Room to scrapbook in with lots of roomll Dinner Provided! 24 Hr. Indoor pool and hottub! Breakfast provided! Door prizes to say Thanks for coming!' KA3 Handouts The beBt part of it all is TIMBI Time away from work, spouse, kids, phone and responsibilities. Bring your best buddies and have a great with. If you don't have a group of four, well make arrangements! Dont wait, call today! This is going to be FUNI Teri McRae (801)451-2211 1 4 1 W. Oakridge Park Dr. 5 KA 5 City Hall 6 23 East Center Street Creekside Elem. School 275 West Mutton Hollow Rd. KA 11 KA 16 KA KA 8 9 KA 13 KAY 14 Please register me for the CROPtoberfest! Enclose check for $55.00 before Oct. 1st or $60.00 Phone Please send to this form and check to: Teri McRae 1 14 1 W. Oakridge Park Dr. Farmington, Utah 84025 (801)451-221- register by October 1st! Windridge Elem. School 1300 South 700 East inwMpi jrtign4 I 5 v 1 Mm 1 re-regist- er Name i Jr. High School 00 East 350 South Fairfield Jr. high School 951 North Fairfield Road Morgan Elementary School 1065 Thornfield Road Kaysville I after Oct. 1st List of roommates desired: miUWHim.il! nHiniffUiiHir TuTOrnTiii Official Primary Ballot for Kaysville City, Utah October 5, 1999 Persons desiring to vote must qualify by being registered in the Election District Tf lJ VVICU Will III II IW lUdl IUUI uiiivii UO not need to as long as they have not moved to ayUld different location. Registration forms are available at City Hall (23East Center St.) or Kaysville City Library) 44 N. Main Street). In Addition, a satellite registration will be held on September 24 and 27, 1999 at the Layton Hills Mali and the Davis County Library (Central Branch -- 155 North Wasatch Dr., Layton)from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Address Save $5.00 Kaysville Elem. School 50 North 100 East 4 2 17 KA 10 KA 15 Cost: $00.00 per person ($59.00 if you register by Oct. 1st!) 4 people per room. This will fill quickly! Please get me your registration right away with a list of the 3 friends youd like to room Polling Place Columbia Elem. School 178 South 50 West Burton Elem. School 827 East 200 South KA KA KA KA WEEKEND VACATION!! 4 1 KA 7 Goodie Bag & is be held on Tuesday, October 5, Voting rj rp ifTiiw B s I |