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Show Friday, August 2, Davis County Clipper Kav a patient at South Dav is mentioned the difference between tvpical HOPE continued from front therapies and creative therapv Her Paintings that covered his walls were occupational therapy treatments sometimes amounted to putting pegs in a prixil enough Spread ol this kind ot therapy nidi cates a possible change in rehabilila tion treatment to one fix used more on improv ing mental health According to August 1995 Mayo Clinic Health News Letter, hobbies are ellective in promoting health Creative therapy supports this theory through developing talents in many different areas art, music, creative writing, photography, woodworking and cultural arts Collier saw the need for this kind ot therapy years ago when she tried creative arts with her mother, a Home Health Care patient Her past experience of teaching art and music to blind students and serving as associate director ot a school for children with LUCKY LADY!! Five Points Mall lucky winner in their latest Joan Behunin, a 30 year resident congratulates another contest held during Krazy Daze of Bountiful, became the winner of a $200 00 shopping spree She entered the contest while renting a movie from Top Hat Video Joan, who had just returned home from a vacation, said "This is the perfect ending to a great few days1" Shown here from left to learning disabilities also enhanced her aw are ness When Collier spoke to the hospice organization and Cancer Society about Hi Hidcreativity and healing, she was ed with requests Iront those who want- right, are, Suzanne Brasier, Russell Ivory, and Joan Behunin TOWNS continued from front I' I County officials. however are taung the same problems the Salt Lake County Commission debated, and are still wrestling, with The law contains a circular set ol provisions which outline when townships, incorporations and annexations can or cannot supersede each other, as well as outlining the number of votes in favor that are required A seminar for elected officials held in Utah County last month to discuss the new law left many in as much of a quandary as before About the only thing that many elected officials seem to agree on is that many of the questions will only be answered by a trip to the courts Such a trip is now being taken by eight cities in Salt Lake County, and the Davis County Commission could find many of its questions answered by the I, time an ordinance is finally enacted there I The cities of Murray, West Jordan, Riverton, Draper, Sandy, Midvale, Alta and South Salt Lake City are challenging the Salt Lake County Commission in a Request for Extraordinary Relief before the Utah Supreme Court South Salt Lake City Attorney Kevin for the Watkins will be the point-ma- n eight cities which will ask the high court to uphold the section which sets out the required results The law states in part that If a majority of the registered voters within the area proposed lor a township status vote in favor of the proposal the area shall immediately acquire township staA majontv tus as pros ided in this part of registered voters are known as a The Salt Lake County Commission, however, has passed an ordinance which requires only a simple majority, a majority of those turning out to vote Salt Lake County Attorney Doug is Short said requiring a super-majont- y unconstitutional and goes against all other election practices which require only a majority of voters The township ordinance was passed by the state Legislature after the high court struck down the existing incorporation statute because of conflicting provisions which mandated incorporation elections, but allowed county commissions to refuse to hold an election In its ruling, the Justices said that while they sometimes take into account legislative intent, the wording of a law is what they primarily consider If the court takes a similar stand with regard to the township statute, the eight ed services services Collier assumed the state or other organizations would provide When Collier discovered that no organization ottered this type ot creative therapy she created her ow n That was 12 years ago Now. it Collier is the director ol the organization New Outlook Associates, with a goal to see the services spread to chapters across the country Unlike typical rehabilitation treatments that often focus on games or craft kits, creative therapy takes the process one step further problem solving process, said Patients can design their own and projects and discover a complete them She likes creative therapy because said It s a beautiful thing to do Kay They have such a Yes you can do it attitude when they help you Simple art projects olten expand to much larger projects One patient who suffered a multiple skull fiacture in a motorcycle accident used his sketch of a bird feeder to design 10 others Collier said He built 45 bird feeders from scraps of woixl Collier collected Iront a cabinet-maker The feeders were then sold Other artwork has sold at art shows and has won ribbons at the Utah State Fair Collier tells ol a bone marrow transa plant patient at University Hospital young high school student who was overcome with nausea Collier convinced her to paint a Valentine s picture of flowers for her mother The young patient was so overtaken with the project, when her dixtor arrived to inquire about her condition, the girl said, Oh Im fine now This is the type of thing creative-therapdix--s for patients Collier said It takes their nund oil the pain or nausea or whatever they may be going through and helps them to focus on something positive and uplifting However, many of the patients don t realize how creative arts can help them Collier said 99 percent of patients to even try beginning a project, giving excuses such as My hand I can t hold a shakes too much. paint brush. or I feel Ux sick "Everyone tells me the same thing." she said 1 could compile a fxxik ol the excuses All of that changes, however, when Basement Remodeling Redwood Deck to the charge. Office that a or not In response to your phone call, a staff member will come to your home with an if are eliapplication form for you to fill out They will determine at that time you gible for this service. Call today so you can get your home weatherized before the cold weather arrives Free Estimates Call of the painting As an official painting of the Utah Pioneer Sesquicentenmal Council, it is available in the following Celebration cut & mail with check Order Form 22" X 30 Limited Edition Print $35 00 g" X 10 Signed Print $25 00 8" X 10 Open Pont Print Info Bixiklet Must include $10.00 for mail $ 80 00 (signed & numbered by artist) $3 50 7" Postcard x5 Collier joked hack You're always bossing me around'" a laugh The man laughed heartily Collier said she still can remember She wept the next day when she learned that he died in his sleep Tins man left a message with his sis ter to be given to Collier after his death ' Never give up doing this because you helped me to die w ith dignity I always remember hint every tune 1 want to give up " Collier said Collier continues to paint with patients at home or in the hospital She is known by many as the "painting lady," a title she considers an honor income DavisMorgan county residents may receive this service FREE of Coordinating x together One day, after a session ol painting thev ran out of red paint The man laughed and said Don t you dare forget to bring my red paint next week " Low Alma Laune Whitehead. an painting prints now available The original water by Smith Memorial Building on the the unveiled at was Joseph internationally recognized water colorist, 24 of July, and is currently on public display there Printed on an acid free 1001 rag archival paper This beautiful painting is a must for the family, business or serious collector makCommissioned by CROSSROADS TRAVEL of Midvale, the painting was seven months in the the 50th anniversary of the arrival of Mormon pioneers in Utah The celebrates The painting ing the tribute to the state's roots is highlighted by the placement of the This is the Place monument m 5" 3" painter so that when he died he could meet his grandfather who was a well known artist Collier worked with him lor one year and gradually saw his out look on life improve as they painted for weatherization services which may include a furnace tune up, and other repair of windows, doors or siding to prevent air and water penetration, of comfort the and your home improve services to help lower your utility bills Sesquicentenmal Flatwork traveled adult school founder from WestPort Conn . diagnosed w ith Parkinsons Disease He had difficulty teeding himsell His sister asked lor Collier shelp His wish was to become a great 6 FAMILY TREASURE, COLLECTORS MUST HAVE! Waterproof Your Foundation New Concrete paint Colleen Paiker a Bountiful volun teer became involved with the orgam zation last tall She olten accompanies Collier to the hospital We receive reward-- , tor whatever we do she said Collier agrees I love it she said ol patient thera' py ll restores my energy and makes me want to go out and do it more Collier s lirst patient was a well 451-325- Limited Edition Print Driveway the brush takes over Collier tells ol one patient who once was acked why he could uce his hand to I paint but not to cal He responded don t care about eating but I love to Call it goes against common practice or interpretation Ten township petitions are scheduled for an August 6 election in Salt Lake County heart stim- ulating THIS IS THE PLACE UTAH the CROSSROADS Replace Your Broken Chipped ll s more intellectually 996 page 3 IS YOUR HOME DRAFTY OR YOUR HEATING SYSTEM IN NEED OF A TUNEUP? cities may prevail over Salt Lake County despite Shorts feelings contrary The Utah Attorney Generals reportedly agrees with the cities law means what it says, whether to the Collier artwork way to board 1 & $9 95 (Booklet free with each Limited Edition Print) handling. 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