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Show News NEWS WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 11, 1W7 SOUTHERN-UTA- H - 24 Angels among us Domestic Violence Awareness Week The child huddled under the covers of her bed as her parents fought in the other room. She was terrified to go to sleep. What would daddy do to mommy if she ceased her terrifying vigil. It never crossed the minds of Depression Acting out or withdrawing to deal with the trauma Poor school performance Bedwetting and nightmares Excessive attention seeking Isolation from friends Difficulty trusting others Somatic complaints Tiredness Poor hygiene Nervous, anxious, or short . her parents that their constant, late night fighting was having any effect on their pre- cious child. After all, she was in her bedroom, asleep, and (in their minds) totally oblivious to what was happening between her parents. Yet, their precious child was living in a war zone. Every night she went to bed, terrified to fall asleep. If she slept, would that be the night that her parents It's going to be a long trip fought, daddy hit hard, and she be awake to call for wouldnt Traffic came to a standstill last Friday when this rig hauling a transformer broke down at the comer of 100 East and If she 300 South. The weight from the cargo, estimated at 350,000 pounds, blew out several tires. The transformer, built help. slept, would it be the in Page, was headed for North Dakota. The rear tractor is needed more for braking than for pushing. After spending night that daddy left the house, half the day in Kanab, the convoy continued its journey up Highway 89. and didnt live with her any longer. If she slept, would it be Watch for new stop signs Police Tip of the Week the night that daddy told mommy she was a terrible - , Has your teenager changed? y. Is hejshe listening to different music? V Has their choice of friends changed? T" . , Has their tasto in clothes changed? -, Has their perfsiis in school gone down? V ' Hai their intend in cavities changed? If you recognka all or some of thtse changes, get involved and find out what is going on. Your teenager could be using drugs or - This Friday, October 24, the yield signs on Main Street (going north and south) at 300 North by the new hospital, will be changed to stop signs. Please be aware of this and drive alcohol' T.. v , mother, and she would miss it, and then be unable to later reassure mommy that she was the very best of mommys. Few people realize the traumatic effect that domestic violence has on children. Some of the effects on children are: Shame-- T caused this Fear of abandonment Professional Brake Service Brake Lathe for Resurfacing Drums & Rotors Trained Brake Specialists FREE Brake Inspection your new ESTUU Auto & light Truck Huge Selection! Great Prices! So. Utah Tire Center ON 'A BRIDGESTONE SAVE $30 F ttDueler Tires! FREE Rotation 'flit I lbir fit azard Protection attention span Regressed behaviors Self abuse Eating diosorders, substance abuse, suicide, deliquency Our children are the angels amongus. Ifyou are in a damaging realtionship, either physical or emotional, look to your angel children. Let your responsibility to them inspire you to get the help you need. Let your concern for your angel children motivate you to change the damaging atmosphere that comes into your homes with physical and emotional violence. Get help to create in your home the love and peace that children need to grow and develop into healthy, happy adults. Get your angel children out of the war zone of an emotionally or physically abused home. T fresh" food r j 164 E 300 644-BS0- 644-255- 7 f I ( llt&littMU&f' llGMMilitih pvchMM IpwlinU Mftn 90 day. Fomtl rM (21 " r1 APR), vartot " " T raw fi 9 56 T-- V0 APfl cm of Wit imrm it it nr tyfltylnn prrim1. ItM). APR My wy Jew 0 iSi(39?) I I Kanab S-Ka- I bHSaitfimTiro 265 East 300 South ' October 20-2- 4 is Domestic Violence Awareness Week. Watch for reminders around town: Domestic Violence Awareness Banners, Angel on my Shoulder Pins, Purple Ribbons, Domestic Violence Awamess Flyers. If you are in a damaging or violent realtionship and would like help, there is help available. For more information call: or or ext 19. t " |