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Show 'ftgEfr FAMILY continued from front for a successful society has been the family unit. Originally, families lived together to physically survive. As survival became easier families continued to support one another's physical needs. Today the emphasis is for families to provide a strong emotional and educational foundation to allow us to survive in an increasingly complex world. Today's survival can cause confusion, fear and poor personal choices resulting in what is often labeled dysfunctional families and individuals. The hope of the Family Now campaign is to provide information and education to help families function in such a way that the needs of all members are met. , This week the subject of Utah children living in poverty is being addressed. The quiz (see below) is just one in a series of quizzes which will be published for families to discuss. The goal of the quiz, and television and radio programs presented by Family Now is to inform and educate families about a number of issues they face in Utah. The poverty quiz will be followed by a discussion about poverty in Utah on the Doug Wright show Sept. 25, at 2 p.m. on KSL 1 160 Newsradio. On that same day on KSL Television at 6:30 p.m., a documentary Family Now" will air. That documentary will be repeated on KSL otj Sunday Oct. 1 . at 4 p.m. A word of the week will also be a part of the Family Now dialogue. In its ongo- ing series on families, Clipper Publishing will present the word of the week. The word is another tool to increase communication among families as they define and discuss the words. The Family Now media group hopes this ongoing dialogue centered on strengthening families will serve as a call to action to Utah families to improve. Families Now board member. Marriage and Family Therapist David S. Bridgeman said not every family needs to make significant changes, but every family can improve and grow into a more -- Artist colors her world with imagination Melinda Williams Staff Writer BOUNTIFUL From the tender age of 7 Olinda Reynolds knew what her lifes work would be. She would be an artist. 1 grew up thinking I was going be an artist, even from the first to grade I had teachers saying look at how Olinda is shading her peaches and similar comments. In church I would draw profiles of people. Id notice things like how their ears were shaped. Even back then she drew the Native Americans and wildlife that marks so much of her work today. Youve probably seen some of her work, even if you havent been aware it was hers. Shes done work in half the United States for the likes of national and state parks, at zoos, for Primary Childrens Hospital, the Church of Jesus Christ of Saints, Browning Arms, and the Utah State Capitol, as well as a host of other private and public entities. Her work is seen as far away as Kiel, Germany, where she created displays for LDS missionaries while living there with her family. Her portfolio includes almost any style of painting imaginable. In addition to her Native American paintings reminiscent of the work of Remington and wildlife draw- ings, there are landscapes and paintings of English gardens, portraits, works with a religious theme and childrens drawings. She even created a comic book for Primary Childrens Hospital. And shes created interpretive signs for state and national parks and line Latter-da- y drawings of historical figures. supportive group. 35!3gJ ssqgtiim sfr which are later turned into metal etchings to place on monuments. Reynolds enjoys working in all mediums, with all styles of work. The work she enjoys the most is in the style of the impressionists or a semi-abstra- ct style. But then she also mentions and wildlife portrait work as favorites and she also likes to do potting and sculpting, she although doesnt do of either. much She was encouraged in her artistry when young and she believes in encouraging young artists. think I favorite subject matter is PORTRAYING HIS DIGNITY Among Artist Olinda Reynolds Native Americans. As a youngster she would sdraw during church, noticing how people's ears were shaped. Now she uses that skill on a myriad of portraits. theres more in us when were children. So much of that is squelched by teaching kids they need the right answer. When adults expect young artists to do their art work the right way, kids develop of fear of doing things the wrong way, She said. In art, the more variety, the greater variety, the better, she maintains. Family Now QuizChildren and Poverty of 1 September is Childhood Poverty Awareness Month in Utah. It is sponsored by a consortium public and lives.' and teachers about the educate children's on to of impact private groups legislators, employers poverty She advises adults presented with a youngsters art, not ask Whats that? If the subject matter is unidentifiable, ask the child to explain their picture, or comment on how well the colors work together. Children should be encouraged to paint flowers as they see them, even if they make up their own flower. Thats the excitement of art you produce. Theres a joy of playing with colors and shapes for the fun of it. Even today, Reynolds greatest satisfaction comes from having the freedom to do what she wants with her work She said the best thing the see pg. 5 ARTIST ; 1. One of every eight Utah children lives in poverty. True False Z Poverty seriously impacts a childs emotional health. True False 3. Children in single parent families generally enjoy the same economic status as families. Tme False those in 4. Poverty adversely affects academic achievement. True False 5. Childhood poverty increases the chance of later joblessness, crime, teen pregnancy and poor health. Tme False 6. Poor families in Utah can generally live comfortably on welfare and food stamps. Tme False 7. In 1994, the Salt Lake Family Homeless shelter served nearly 350 children. True False 8. Urban counties account for the highest Answers 1. Tme: In 1993. the latest year for which there are numbers, it was estimated 75,504 Utah children were living in poverty. 2. Tme: According to the child advocacy organization Utah Children, Poverty affects childrens physical and emotional health, nutrition, intelligence, and likelihood ol completing school. 3. False: Again according to Lhah Children, families usualChildren in (single-paren- t) ly do nut enjoy the same economic, housing or human resources available to children in a two parent household. 4. True: Stevan Kukic. director of and special education services for the slate Office of Education. "Children simply can not meet appropriate levels of academic achievement if they are hungry or their basic needs go unmet. Poverty adversely affects achievement, period. Suit Lake Tribune, August 25, 1995. 5. True: Poverty decreases a childs capacity for success in school and life as they mature. Poverty means absolutely nothing gixxl for children not safety, not security, not stability, not consistently adequate nutrition, sometimes not even a home. Press release, Utah Children. 6. False: In 1993, Utahs combination of Aid to Families w ith dependent Children and Fix id Stamps is only 67.4 of the poverty line." 7. Tme: The actual number was 343. . Average stay was 74.32 days. Statewide the number of reported homeless children was percentage of children living in poverty. True False 9. Of the four urban areas of Utah (Logan, Ogden, Salt Lake, Provo, St. George) Provo has the highest percentage of children living in poverty. Tme False 10. Child poverty in Utah is increasing: Tme False 4680. 8. False: The highest county poverty rates for children were in rural counties of San Juan. Piute and Uintah the highest with and 22.3 38.5. respectively. of its chil9. True: Utah County has 12.6 dren living in poverty compared to Cache Weber at 1 .8 and Salt County at 25.3. .3, .6. Lake County at 1 10. Tree: In spile of Utahs economic bixim incomes do not keep up with rising housing costs, more families need both parents to work to make ends meet and theres an increase in single parent families. 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Parents are encouraged to contact the Resource Officers for counseling, and information on campus activity. the officers to apprehend suspects, Officers Owsley and Jolley have done an outstanding job implementing this program. They are an excellent resource in the schools and the com- and solve problems. munity they serve. school and in the community, enabling i The Officers are able to monitor gang activity, and track gang affiliation. 533-848- 4 Mon-F- ri 10--9, Sat 10- -7 The involvement of the faculty and par BusinessDispatch EMERGENCY Community Relationi 2S8-E00- 0 911 2S8-E01- 7 |