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Show W a li: 111 are five traits of happy families? Editors note: This is the first in a series of articles regarding the family. The Clipper welcomes suggestions from our readers on the five most important traits of a happy family. What are the five most important ingredients that create successful families? That is the question participants in Family Now have been asked to answer and define. The multi-medgroup, of which Clipper Publishing .is a member, was formed in an effort to present information which will strengthen Utah families by providing programs and stories about struggling families and successful families. In a recent meeting the group discussed zeroing in on five specific ia traits of a happy family and creating a series of television programs and newspaper stories which would then steer the direction of the Family Now governing board. The board is by Jacalyn Leavitt, and David P. Gardner, working in connection with KSL. Defining a family and the significant challenges families face has ed been the focus of the board since it began meeting in April. Now the campaign has been launched and will center on strengthening Utah families by offering suggestions for every day problem solving. Input from the community is welcomed in defining the areas of focus which should be explored. A broad definition of a family is any group of people living together in a nurturing relationship. The Family Now group understands they are many diverse families, but their needs remain the same. All families face common problems and all share common goals. Since prehistoric times the basis see FAMILY pg. 3 Fast action of neighbors saves burning W.B. home The WEST BOUNTIFUL Richard Chidister family can thank the quick thinking of their neighbors for saving the family home. Monday night about 7:30 p.m., neighbors noticed a blaze in the kitchen of the home, 1515 N. 675 West. The South Davis Fire District was called, but in the meantime, neighbors Jim Child and Bruce Vandertoolen climbed to the deck of the house to the north, broke out the kitchen window and sprayed the kitchen with water from a hose. When the fire appeared to be out, one of them entered the house, opened the patio door and unlocked the front door. By time firefighters arrived, the fire was out. SDFD Capt. Jim Rampton said the house was unoccupied at the time. The Chidester family had left the house after dinner and had apparently not turn the flame entirely off under oil used to fry some potatoes. They were contacted at a relatives home. The fire was contained to the kitchen, ruining some cabinets and a new stove and there was smoke damage throughout the house. About $8,000 in damage was done. Rampton advises homeowners make sure all stoves and ovens are turned off before leaving home, even if its only for a short time. County honored for support of e housing projects low-incom- Four Utah projects and a former Brigham City council member were honored by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on Sept. 21. Tony Hernandez, Rocky Mountain regional director for HUD presented the awards to Davis County, Bountiful City, Box Elder County and There goes summer Autumn will officially begin in the northern hemisphere on Saturday, September 23 at 6:13 a.m. (MDT) with the occurrence of the September Equinox, also called the "Autumnal" or "Fall" equinox. Brown leaves Centerville council Centerville City CENTERVILLE Kenneth Brown Member Council resigned his council seat, effective Sept. 20 to go on a mission to Samoa for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints. council member, Brown, a had planned on fulfilling his term, and leaving on his mission with his wife Deanna, after the first of the year. However, the couple they will replace had to leave the mission field early, so the Browns were asked to leave on their mission Oct 4. Brown called his tenure on the Centerville City Council exciting and challenging. He said the two most significant things the council has accomplished during the past four years is competition of the new city hall and the approval of the Market Place commercial development under construction just off Parrish Lane. Brown served as the council liaison with the staff and contractors for the new city hall. He's pleased with the new facility, saying it was sorely needed. He believes the building at 250 NjMain, will serve Centerville residents for a century or more. As to the new shopping center. Brown said he supported it because the city needs one-ter- a strong tax base to continue providing services to residents of Centerville. He also believes the citys done a good vote-gette- r. shots now available Senior citizens are advised to get flu shots during October. The shots will be available Oct. 5 at the Golden Years Center, 726 S. 100 East, in Bountiful from 8:30 a.m. until noon; at the Autumn Glow Center, 81 E. Center, Kaysville, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.; Oct. 6 at the Heritage County, The Club House, a social center for the mentally ill, was showcased. The Box Elder facility was a church purchased and renovated with CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) funds. Along with the social center, a motel has been renovated into housing for the homeless chronically mentally ill. Receiving the presentation of award was Lifetime Achievement Beth Gurrister, former Brigham City Council member for being such an advocate of affordable housing. Davis United Way celebrates success, announces new goal job with land use planning for future growth. Brown has enjoyed his term on the city council. He said he would recommend public service to anyone considering running for office. Ive enjoyed the opportunity to serve, he said. Unless you get involved, you dont really know whats going on in the city. You dont know the facts. He said most the criticism the council has received has been from people who dont know the facts. The council has 30 days to replace Brown. They are considering waiting until after the primary election and replacing Brown with the top Flu Logan City. Davis County received an award for their support of housing rehabilitation in the county. Bountiful City was honored for their support of the Meadows Senior Housing project. Logan City received an award for its magnificent renovation of the Eccles Theater. And in Box Elder Center, 562 S. 1000 East, Clearfield, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Cost is $7 to be paid at the time the shot is given. If the senior citizen qualifies, information will be sent to Medicare for reimbursement directly to the senior. FARMINGTON This year over 300 hundred volunteers from hundreds of companies will donate their time to raise the funds needed for agencies providing services to the hungry, the homeless, the lonely and the hurting in Davis County. The annual United Way kickoff breakfast held at Oakridge County Club gave a boost to those tasked with raising the money. Tim Border, keynote speaker, stated that, The demons that tear at the fabric of our community are out there every day. We must be persistent and consistent in our fight to make sure that the needs of societies most hurting are met to preserve everyone's quality of life. He also said that, Each of us can make a difference. Other highlights of the event included a poem from Pioneer Adult Rehabilitation Center client Nate Hinojosa, a young man with Downs I'm Syndrome. The poem titled, Gonna Make It, addressed the issue of overcoming adversity with the help of others, not by ridiculing those that are different. 6 The United Way goal to raise $1,086,600 was announced by A1 Crawford CEO, SPS Payment Systems Layton. The following companies participated as Pacesetter companies to raise over $189,000 for human services before the kickoff: Auto Soft, $6,397; JC $8,216 Redcon, Penney Telemarketing $33,524; Chevron USA $44,600( total not yet available); Cherry Hill Inc., $1,200; CT Film, $11,358; FHP Layton, $1,683; Sams Club Layton, $3335; JC Penney Layton Hills, $11,926; SPS Payment Systems, $58,047; and Utah Power Layton, $10,266. These companies averaged a 14 percent increase over last year's campaign. The Canned Food Store and Key Bank results are not in 95-9- yet. |