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Show Davis Standard Tuesday, December 22, 1908 8 Feeling holidazed? WSU TV series can help 4. By JIM BIHO N - Mcnoruh candles have blown out, Christinas wrap, Will soon Inter the lair and trees with remnants of tinsel will lay by the curb awaiting their fate as landfill All arc signs that another holiday season is slipping away, leaving most ot us stressed out and tn a daze. Our behavior during the holidays tends to embody the values and traits we use the entire year. I or example, if you are a budget-mindeperson, chances are you did not overspend in recent weeks. But if you have trouble managing money, you certainly didn't change behaviors during this short period of time. Reflect on your family's holiday behavior as you take the following test. The questions are based on the top five family stressors. Rate yourself on a scale from 1 (very little) to 5 (very much). OGDI d 1. Our family has overspent 2. Our children have misbehaved. Amount of shared responsibility in our family. 3. 3. We have an ovcrscheduled family calendar. If you scored from you are probably experiencing a great deal of stress. If you scored under 10, you arc one of few who escaped the strain of the holidays. Because every family experiences its d own stressors and demands, Weber State University's department of child and family studies is producing a new television senes, I amihes Alive." Designed to help families establish and maintain healthy home environments, the program will focus on a new topic each month ranging from money management and child care to discipline and education. "Families Alive" is committed to helping prevent problems rather than just treat them. Analyzing how your family survived the "holidaze" may be reflective of how it functions overall. Review your personal test results for new insight. Our family has overspent. If you struggle w ith keeping a budget, you're not alone. One in every 00 households file bankruptcy. In 1 997 con 20-2- year-roun- By MEUSA ANN WILSON In 1993, pronghorn antelope returned when Utah State Parks and Recreation and the Division of Wildlife Resources 24 animals. Today, the herd has grown to approximately 30 and is the subject of ongoing research conducted by the University of Nebraska. Genetic diversity is a key concern for wildlife populations, particularly in island populations where migration between populations does not occur. Maintaining healthy wildlife populations and providing viewing opportunities for park visitors are the primary purposes of Antelope Island State Parks wildlife program. Wt have an overscheduled family endar. It's ironic that families have calendars, but dont have on the run. Your children will grow up whether you have the time or not. Now that the "holidaze" are nearly over, think in terms of givuig a gift to your family you may have left out -you. When all is said and done it's family that truly matters. If you want additional ideas on how to reduce family stiesi tune into the next "I amihes Alive" segment in February. The program will air Sundays at 3 p m., Tuesdays at 8 30 p m., V ednesdayj at 12.30 p m., 1 hursdays at 3.30 p m. and Saturdays at 10 o.m. The program will broadcast to cable subscribers in Weber County on Channel 9. Community members can suggest futuic program topics related to child and family issues by calling cal- suf- ficient playtime. r In addition to a work week, hours parents spend an additional 20-2doing household labor. More and more children are eng tged in organized sports 7 626-688- and activities, oltcn creating unnecessary Jim Bird is chairman of the department stress. of i hiU ami family smites at I1 1 her State I'nnenlty. lie aho is host of "families To eliminate ovcrsehcdulmg, parents need to set conscious priorities. Remember you cannot parent well w hen you are Alne." South Ogden women donate quilts his journal, grateful for the supply of meat they furnish, I give their name to the island." By the 1930s, pronghorn antelope had disappeared from Antelope Island. The purpose of this supplemental introduction is to enhance genetic diversity of the existing pronghorn antelope herd. hold responsibility. When women work outside the home, they are often expected to still maintain the household Clul-dic- n are provided wiih more Irccdoms, but less accountability. I xamme your familys roles. Arc they balanced? Amount of family playtime. I amihes need to plan "playtime" together and do things they all enjoy, This tan be accomplished by weekly scheduling. putting family first. Remember as Stephen R. Covey ay "first tilings first." Making the time is a start, but hononng it is critical. If you have made a date w nh your family - keep id mis-bch- 1 Pronghorn Antelope released at state park SYRACUSE - Twelve pronghorn antelope were recently released on Antelope Island as part of the ongoing cooperative relationship between Utah State Parks and Recreation and the Division of Wildlife Resources. sumer debt, excluding mortgages, had grown to $1 23 trillion. Americans like to spend, but it comes at a price. Money, or the lack of it, is the No. 1 family stressor. Our children have misbehaved. During the holidays, chtldicn are more prone to misbehavior because of the excitement. Nevertheless, our community is experiencing a surge in serious disobedience. Juvenile felonies have increased 40 percent in the last five years in Weber County, while juvenile misdemeanor crimes rose up to 870 percent. These statistics show the stress of childrens lor is clearly impacting more than our families. Amount of shared responsibility. Who purchased the presents for the holidays? Was it primarily one person? V. hy are some people accountable and others aren't? Many people fad to share responsibility because they believe theyre the only one who can get it done right. If you fit this description you may need to lower your standards and allow others to suffer from their irresponsibility. Social imbalances also alTcct house Amount of family playtime. Visitors to the park may also view bison, bighorn sheep, a variety of birds, and other wildlife. The island also operates a visitor center with information about island biology, geology and history- Standard tura For stall of South Ogden women, Christmas spirit of giving lasts all a group long. The 73th Ward Relief Society donates hand-mad- e items to the Davis Substance Abuse Prenatal Program. d Crocheted baby afghan, quilts, tied quilts, receiving blankets, embroidered sleepers and other needed supplies for newborns regularly flow into the program for pregnant women. "Its Christmas all year long for us," said Lynn Tanner, the program coordinator. The quality of items is whats really amazhand-stitche- ing. It is a perfect fit for us. We have a lot of elderly ladies. They all love babies and so many had skills in knitting and crocheting." At each Relief Society Homemaking meeting the women set up a baby quilt to be quilted. Women wander over when they have a free minute and work on the quilt At least 15 other women regularly donate items they have crafted at home. Richins said it takes on average 30 hours to complete a hand-mad- e quilt They have been doing this for about two years. items. The womIts not just hand-mad- e en also donate money to provide diapers, lotions, powders and clothing for the women. As the sisters are shopping, they might rt pick up a package of diapers or a baby Just a little something to help. They then donate the items to the program which uses many than as incentives to inspire the women. Tanner said. "For a woman who wants to quit smok tee-shi- Relief Society President Lois Richrns said a few years ago her group of women were looking for a service project One of the women worked with the prenatal program and suggested it ing. we will reward her after so many months of not smoking. One of the ladies said she would see these nice gifts and it be- came a real incentive." TanMost of the pieces are ner said they have received well over 100 blankets and quilts in the last two years. As a special Christmas project, the group of women worked to put together 12 stockings for each of the women involved in the program. Each included a receiving tl.'iAet, burp cloths, wash cloths, fingernail clippers, lotion, baby oil, socks and other goodies. Nelda Elwood of the 75th Ward said they had more than enough money to provide for the pack aces She said many women have contributed time and money over the last two years. Its so many hours, I cant even comprehend. You can nach reporter Nleltsa Ann Hllson at or man tbon 'astandard net. hand-mad- 625-42- 35 As the island's name suggests, antelope have an early history on and Take Exit 335 off park range lands. In 1945, John travel west on Antelope Drive to C. Fremont and his survey party Antelope Island State Park, ' , explored the island. Finding a herd of antelope, they shot two For more information, call animals. Fremont documented in 773-294- 1. Thanks a Million WEEKLY SYNDICATED COLUMN by PERCY ROSS Millionaire Percy Ross is known for his philanthropic work. He offers help and encouragement for those in need. He has earned a fortune and a wealth of knowledge during his lifetime and wants to share both. His motto: He who gives while he lives... also knows where it goes. M m i M M tyieat 0Dezt& 0L Dyde And So This Is M M M M M M Editors note: This weeks column is written by Mr. Ross editor, Nancy Webber. M Ituc&b H H Dear Readers: And so this is Christmas. I thought it only appropriate to give Mr. Ross a break this week from writing the column. One look at him and you can see he is tired, over worked and over burdened by the demands placed on him this time of year. Let me share something about Percy Ross. He is Jewish, and yet his generosity is as abundant as Christians during Christmas Its not that he celebrates the holiday on a religious level. Instead, he becomes the catalyst that enables others to celebrate and gets tremendous joy from doing so. M M M M HINCKLEY DODGE 2810 Wash. Blvd. 394-884- 4 Christmas-Jewi- sh H M M M M M M M M 4 .M ia This year our Jewish Santa hasnt traveled as much as in other years. He is not a young man at age 82, but each year he does look a little more like Santa Claus. With white hair and a hearty laugh, Mr. Ross has literally been mistaken for Santa without his beard in street clothes by many a child. His personal appearances this season have been confined to a local radius, having placed great faith that the U. S. Post office will bring good cheer to those families in distant cities. Lets see, there has been cash sent for toys and new winter coats. Checks sent to pay the rent and keep the electncity turned on. Throw in some refrigerators and stoves, plumbing on the mend and even some families being reunited because time and circumstances have scattered them all over the country. Pretty much holiday stuff that he does every your year. And just when Im lulled into thinking business as usual, Mr. Ross does something that surprises even me. He hands me a large wad of cash and says, Miss Webber, cant possibly do it alone this year. I need your help." know he doesnt Intend for me to take myself shopping, so counter with, Help how? With the patience of a saint he explains, "Help me in passing Style this money out to deserving people, Miss Webber." Please understand Ive been working for Mr. Ross nearly 1 6 years. Ive sent umpteen checks in the mail. Ive phoned recipients personally and told them to watch for their money. Ive even hand delivered material goods to the people who have requested them. But never have gone around with a bank roll handing out money. Frankly, the thought petrified me. What if Im mobbed, or worse yet, what if Im robbed? Im thinking this isnt such a good idea and that we should seek another Percy Ross Wanna-Be- . Then he explains to me, Im not suggesting you stand on a street comer. You look for a need and when you recognize it, youll know how to handle it. So thats where he has been slipping off to this time of year. He has been visiting shelters, day care centers, hospitals, nursing homes, any and everywhere you can imagine need" exists. Its a $20, $50 or even $1 00 bill that he offers with a smile and a wink. A little ray of happiness is what he is offering in a cold and impersonal world. He is like the tireless politician stumping for one more vote, but for Mr. Ross, its the smile in return that he is seeking One more life to touch in a positive manner. This year Im part of the magic. And as Mr. Ross and I go separate ways this week, trying to touch as many peoples lives as we can, Im humbled by the experience. But the most humbling aspect of all is to stand in the presence of a wiry, Jewish Santa who told me long ago, The measure of a man is not by how much money he has, but by how much good his money can do. And so this is Christmas. From the entire Thanks a Million staff, have a meaningful holiday with the ones you love. Merry Christmas! Used & New Systems Used Monitor Authority Full Service & Repair Same Day Service I CLEARFIELD 776-090- 0 1580 S. STATE Networking Full Internet Solutions All Computer Upgrades Cash for Your Computer jG ARMADtLLO BROTHERS Venomt! Computer Specialists MURRAY 262-445- 4 4379 S. 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