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Show Lakeside Review TuesdaugustllJa 5 Having a grand old time Spending summers with grandparents gives kids new perspective I Different correspondent - Josh CLEARFIELD sister, look summers. They travel, not to any exotic place, but to Clearfield and Lay-toThe two teenagers for years have traveled from the West Coast, not for just a short visit, but to spend the entire summer with their paternal and maternal grandparents. This is the first year they came without their oldest sister, Sarrah Sessions. She is 17 and found a summer job in their hometown of Redmond, Wash., a small community outside of Seattle. Josh is 16 and Erin is 12. They recently moved from Los Angeles to Washington. Oh, theyve come for a long time. Since they were babies, said their paternal grandmother, Faye Sessions. She, 69, and her husband, Myron Sessions, 72, said they enjoy the long visit with their grandchildren. It gives them a chance to visit with their uncles, aunts, grandparents and cousins. It keeps us young, Faye Sessions said. At least once a week the two teenagers visit with their maternal grandparents, Roy and Vun-to- n Cook of Layton. Their grandmother, Vunton Cook, is originally from Thailand, and the children like learning about their Thailand heritage. They eat Thai food and visit the Thai Buddhist Temple in Layton. It is fun to learn about their culture and we eat a lot of Thai food. Although I dont like the seafood, Josh Sessions said. At the Sessions home the teenagers eat a lot of fresh grown vegetables that they help weed and harvest. Josh Sessions said he is interested in learning what he can from his grandparents. He has learned how to work for his money and how to save it from Myron Sessions. The Sessions said they do not give their grandchildren any money for activities or clothes. Josh Sessions said this has taught him how to work and how to save money. "From my grandpa Ive learned how to value my money and how to clean up after myself, he said. Well, we dont lecture you more than once a day, Myron Sessions said. No, Josh Sessions laughed. His other cousins are also learning because there are five children living in the Sessions home. Faye and Myron Sessions son Rod and his wife Lesa n. County fair bigger, better and free I i ! FARMINGTON - The Davis County Fair will be bigger and better than ever - and still free, something county officials cant emphasize enough. Its free. It's free. Its free," Davis FairPark manager Jody Gray said of the Wednesday through Saturday fair, which continues to grow by leaps and bounds. Im expecting it to be bigger than last year, obviously, Gray said. The fair opens Wednesday at noon at the Davis FairPark at 151 S. 1100 West in west Farmington. The free admission to the fair includes a 7 p.m. opening night concert by MCA country recording star Chely Wright at the Legacy Center. Other fair activities throughout the week include a CRC Rodeo, fireworks, a Dutch oven cook-ofskydivers and a Garth Brooks impersonator. Gray said county crews are in the process of putting touches on the FairPark, including pitching canvas tents and awnings to create more shade. Were always under the gun. Its the nature of special events," she said. But they will be ready. f, types of woods when cabinets, case-goo- d or hardwood floors. They each have their own characteristics and good qualities. Before buying, check out the different types of woods. Hardwoods Hardwoods come from trees that shed their leaves each winter. They have richer and more distinct grains than softwoods. Walnut, pecan, maple, oak, cherry and mahogany are softwoods and last generations with adequate care. Ash, alder and birch are also hardwoods, but less expensive than the other ones. The wood is an almost white color with a very fine grain. As with most woods, it darkens with age, but can be By LORETTA PARK Standard-Examin- Know which wood works best finished to look like other woods. Some grains can distinguish a type of wood even after a finish has been applied. Oak, for instance, has a very unique grain even if it has been stained a different color. Philippine mahogany is different than other mahogany. It may be a beautiful deep, reddish-browbut it is quite porous. n, Softwoods SUMMER VISIT: Erin Sessions, 1 2, and her brother Josh, 1 6, who live in Washington, spend every summer with their grandparents Myron and Faye Sessions of Clearfield. and their children are staying with the couple until their own home is built. The kids wake up daily at 5:30 a.m. to work at a local farm. They box com to sell to motorists. The younger girls sit under a shade tree on the front lawn waiting for the motorists to stop. But boxing and selling com on the cob isnt the only thing the Sessions grandchildren look forward to. They look forward to Lagoon, camping trips and visiting a ranch owned by an uncle - things they don't get to do in Washington. Josh said even though there are more rules at his grandparents house, he likes visiting them. Erin said its hard to leave friends behind, but it's fun to spend time with her cousins. Most of Myron and Fayes other 14 grandchildren live close by so they see them often during the year. But they look Toward to the first week in July when Josh and Erin will arive and stay until the end of August. Its not a burden to have them here, Faye said. Most of the time grandparents do not look at grandchildren's visits as a burden, said Dr. Jim Bird, chairman of We- - See V1SIT10 Senior Citizens Day 10 a.m. - horticulture judging 1 a.m. rabbit judging and poultry noon - fair opens noon - petting zoo opens noon - chain saw carver begins sculpting 1 p.m. - Davis County royalty performs 2 p.m. - local talent 3 p.m. - 4-performing arts 5 p.m. - Marcia KnorT, variety show 6 p.m. - Triple Trouble 6:30 p.m. - NB1 A barrel rac4-- II 1 H 1 ing, outdoors 6:30 p.m. - Ralph Cannon, tap dance and poetry 7 p.m. - Chely Wright concert, indoors 7 p.m. - Autumn Glow line dancers 7:30 p.m. - Maxinctte Dancing Grannies 8 p.m. - Bountiful Stars 8:30 p.m. - Blue Sage, blue- grass band 10 p.m. - fair closes last-minu- Thursday Education Day farmers market 7 to 10 a.m. - floriculture tries accepted en- 10 a.m. - 10 a.m. - chain sculpting 10 a.m. 10 a.m. fair opens carver begins - education bowl - floriculture judging 10:30 a.m. - livestock judging contest 1 1 a m. - Dav is County royalty performs 1 1 a.m. Greg Simpson noon - swine fitting and showing 1 bowl p.m. 1:30 p.m. - beef fitting and showing 2 p.m. - The Rainbow Factory, kids fun show 3 p.m. - local talent 3 p.m. - sheep fitting and show 5 p.m. - Carmen and Camille Rasmusen 4-- H - 5:30 p.m. 121 6pm.- - Northern Utah Square Dancers 6 p.m. - junior rodeo, outdoors 6 p.m. - team penning, indoors 6 p.m. - 1 contest 6:30 p.m. - 1 and youth pet show 6:30 p.m. - firemen's muster 7 p.m. - 1 and youth dog show 7 p.m. - Marie Callenders pie eating contest 4-- 1 . Heritage Senior Citizens Center 562 S. 1000 East, Clearf5 ield, Those interested in the overnight trip to the "Martin Harris - The Man Who Knew pageant, should make 773-706- reservations now. The trip is Aug. 18 and 19. The cost is $59 per person, double occupancy. The bus will leave the center at 9 a.m. Tuesday morning. It will stop at the Cheese Gosner Factory. Lunch and dinner are on your own. The pageant is that evening in Clarkston. Wednesday morning breakfast is included and also an optional session in the Logan Temple, then to the Ronald V. Jensen Living Historical Farm, in an authentic 1917 setting. The return to the center is about 4 p.m. There will be a carnival for grandchildren Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be a fish pond, face painting, . cake walk, hot dogs, drink and chips. The cost is $1. Debbie Butte will perform Monday at 1 1 :45 a.m. Handling emergencies will be discussed Aug. 19 at 1 1:45 a.m. The Pickin & Grinnin Band will entertain Aug. 20 at 11:45 a.m. Senior Care health screening will be done Aug. 21 and ; 28. There will be a health fair for all seniors Aug. 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. An ice cream sundae social will be on Aug. 28 at noon. The August birthday party is Aug. 31 at 11:45 a.m. Grocery shopping is done on Mondays at 12:30 p.m. Bingo is played every Wednesday and Friday following lunch. The Old Timers will present a musical program every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. They play the old familiar tunes. Leroy Thompson of Clin-- , ton entertains each Monday from 11 to 11:30 a.m. He plays the oldies but goodies on the piano. . Fresh bread donated by Smiths Bakery will be available at 12:15 on Friday. . Seniors are encouraged to attend the line dancing classes which are held every Wednesday and Friday at 12:15- - p.m. The class is open to men and. women. Autumn Glow : Senior Citizens Center 81 E. Center Street, . Kays-vill- e, 5 ; The center is looking for a leather working instructor and a woodworking class instructor. Call the center if you can r help out. The suggested donation for meals has been increased to 544-123- $2. Davis County Fair events Wednesday Softwoods are from trees that bear needles like pine and fir. This type of wood can be made into everything hardwoods can, but the quality will be very different and inferior. Pine and fir tend to knick and dent very easily so it is used for mass production of furniture. They sell very inexpensively and are not the best choice for heirloom furniture. Pine and fir can be used for flooring and cabinetry, but the look will be a casual, homespun look that will look old very quickly because of the softness of the wood. In damp air, wood collects moisture. In dry air, the wood gives off moisture. In Utah, the air is so dry all year around that good furniture tends to dry out and eventually fall apart. If a wood has been stained and finished to look like something else, it must be labeled walnut finish or oak grained. Check for this when buying cabinets, flooring or furniture. There are lacquer, oil or polyurethane finishes which do different things. Oil helps the wood look natural and is a good choice for dry areas and homes without children. Polyurethane is a thicker protection, where lacquer is usually used for fine furniture. Senior Calendar 8 p.m. 9 p.m. 10 - Anjie Biscigcr - local talent p.m. - fair closes Moms and Babys Day Out Royalty Day fanners market 8 a.m. - 4--1 1 horse show indoors 10 a.m. - fair opens 10 a.m. - baby show 11 a.m. junior and open dairy show noon - Davis County royalty performs 1 p.m. - city royalty performs 2 p.m. - With Heart, vocal trio 2 p m. open goat show 3 p.m. - local talent 4 p.m. alpha contest 4 p.m. - Choral Collection 4 p.m. - Shan the Clown 4.30 p.m. - Christopher Fair, magician 5:30 p.m. - McCoslyn and 4-- H 4-- H 6:30 p.m. - Sunshine Genera- tion 6.30 p.m. - - Saturday Friday Pac - 9:30 p.m. fireworks 10 p.m. fair closes market livestock auction 7 p.m. - Spencer, the world's fastest hypnotist 7:30 p.m. - CRC rodeo 8:30 p.m. - Michelle Stephens Family Day farmers market 8 a.m. - open horse show 9 a.m. - Uova grass volleyball tournament 10 a.m. - fair opens 10 a.m. - truck pull 10 a.m. - education bowl 10 a.m. - Dutch oven contest begins 10 a.m. - Farm Bureau talent find 11 a.m. - rocket launching contest noon - Marie Callenders pic eating contest 1 p.m. - Christopher Fair, magician 2 p.m. - local talent 2:30 p.m. - North Davis Stars 3 p.m. - Shan the Clown 3:30 p.m. - Bean Family 4 p.m. - local talent 4.30 p.m. - Christopher Fair, magician 5 p.m. - draft horse show, indoors 5:30 p.m. - Lamont Martinez, Garth Brooks impersonator 7:30 p.m. - Salsa Brava 7:30 p.m. - CRC rodeo 8:30 p.m. - Choral Collection 0 p.m. - fair closes There will be a presentation on rational parks including where they are and what the benefits are for seniors Thursday at noon. There will be a spelling bee at noon Monday. On Aug. 18 at noot) Dr. Marr Fawcett will discuss Keeping Your 'Pets Healthy. A wild west day wjth a melodrama and root, beer floats will take place Aug. 19 at 11:30 a.m. Reservations are . required. The Check Your Health Clinic is Aug. 20 at 10:30 a.m. And Layton Quiltcrs meet at 1 p.m. 7 Watch for the upcoming Oktobcrfest at Snowbird! Dr. George Snell will be at the center each Wednesday at 11 a.m. for free consultations. weight training classes are on Mondays, Wednesdays and Frida) sal 10 a.m. Bingo is played every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. ; Low-impa- ct Golden Years Senior Center I 736 South 100 East, Bountiful, 295-347- 9. Aerobics are on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8.30 a.m. And tap aerobics are on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The tai chi classes are on Thursdays at 10 a.m. Garvccn is at the organ on Thursday at 11:20 a.m. The movie will begin at 12:30 p.m. SeeSENIORS10 1 i : j |
