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Show Volume XXX Issue XII The Ogden Valley News Page 7 September 1, 2023 Eden Resident Republishes Successful Book Valley Nursery to Hold 75-Year Birthday on Marital Relations: Now Available as an Ebook Celebration: 4 Generations, 1 Family, Eden resident Steven R. Chapman has rereleased an updated electronic copy of his successful book on improving marital relations that was published several years ago. Regarding the book, If Ye Are Not One Ye Are Not mine: A Proven Recipe for a Successful Marriage, Steve notes, “Nineteen years ago, I published a book on marriage at the request of people who had heard me speak in church, at firesides, and at other churchrelated activities. Some of them were couples I had counseled while serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As a result of these responsibilities, I began researching conference talks, scriptures, articles about marriage, and books by professionals, to find the inspiration and guidance to assist them. Many people then asked me to put into writing the principles I had shared so they could remember and review them when they needed a reminder. Writing the book took me about two years, and I had a thousand copies printed. I ran out of them fifteen years ago. “Since that time, I have had numerous requests for additional copies, but was unable to accommodate these requests. Last year, I set a goal to publish a revised and updated version as an e-book so that it would be available to those who may benefit from its principles. This new version reflects changes in church policies and procedures, quotes from current Church leaders, insights from professionals, and experiences from my own marriage to enhance and clarify these principles.” While the book will be instructive for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Chapman notes that any marriage may benefit by applying the outlined principles. It also explains the principle of eternal marriage in detail and contains many quotes and scriptures that clarify the steps needed to “become one.” The author adds, “When these principles are regularly applied in a marriage, they will ensure happiness and success. The title of the book, If Ye Are Not One Ye Are Not Mine, comes from a scripture in Doctrine and Covenants 38:27. According to the scripture, for a temple marriage to become eternal, we must ‘become one” in every way.’” Chapman explains, “In the book, I use the analogy of a recipe to explain the need for proper ingredients in the marriage relationship. If you leave some of the ingredients out of a recipe, the resulting product will not turn out as intended. For instance, if you were baking a cake and left the eggs out, it will not rise. “Likewise, in marriage, if you leave out key ingredients, it will affect your ability to become one. I identify these key ingreNadine and Steve dients and clarify the Chapman differing roles of husbands and wives in the marriage covenant. These ingredients include continued courtship, intimacy, priesthood leadership in the home, family finances, and improving relationships, just to name a few. It is particularly helpful for couples engaged to be married, those recently married, those experiencing challenges in their marriage, or those who just need a marriage tune-up. “Through the years, those I counseled, who were willing to apply these principles, began to experience a oneness they had never known as their marriages became their top priority. In order to get the most out of the book, couples should read it together, and discuss how to incorporate the principles found therein. I can testify from personal experience that they work.” Steve and his wife Nadine purchased their Eden townhome in Moose Hollow twenty years ago. Steve says their family loved coming to the Valley, so they bought it as a second home. In 2004, they were called to Ireland on a Church assignment. In order to accept the call, they had to sell their home in North Salt Lake where they had lived for twenty-seven years. When they returned from Ireland in 2007, the Valley became their new home. Steve and Nadine agree, “We love the Valley and the warm welcome we have received from the wonderful people here.” The Chapmans have six children and fourteen grandchildren. As of this fall, Steve has been in the automobile business for fifty-one years. He says it is more like a hobby than a business to him. Primarily, he enjoys helping people find just the right car or helping them save money on repairs because of his many connections. Nadine is a Medicare specialist and helps people navigate the complicated process of deciding what to do when their sixty-fifth birthdays approach. The Chapmans say they love the Valley, and plan to be here for the rest of their lives. Regarding his book, Steve adds, “If this book helps even one couple improve their marriage, it will have been well worth the effort.” ---NOTICE OF PROPOSED TAX INCREASE--WEBER BASIN WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT W e b e r Basin Water Conservancy District’s Board of Trustees intends to increase the service fees for retail and wholesale water for municipal, industrial, replacement, secondary, and agricultural purposes. The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on August 28, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as business allows, at the District’s offices (2837 E Hwy 193, Layton, Utah) for the purpose of hearing comments regarding the proposed increases and to explain the reason for the proposed increase. Interested persons are invited to provide comment to PublicComment@ weberbasin.com or at the hearings. More information can be found at weberbasin.gov/tax or by scanning the QR code right. 75 Years ofValleyService to the Community Nursery in shrubs to flowers and Uintah, Utah will celebrate its 75th year in operation on Monday, September 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The family-owned business wants to invite all of its loyal customers and community members to come out to help us celebrate while enjoying fun prizes, gifts, treats, and a drawing for a $1,000 gift card to the nursery. Daniel Combe, co-owner and great-grandson of company founder Arthur Combe, is excited to announce this celebration of the company’s interesting history and its bright future. Valley Nursery started as a small tree farm in 1946 and moved to Uintah in 1948. Since that time, the nursery has been actively selling everyArthur and Basil Combe thing from trees and houseplants while catering to homeowners, contractors, gardeners, and plant lovers with all levels of experience. Valley Nursery prides itself on its high level of service and love for sharing their years of knowledge and experience with their customers. Allen and Daniel Combe Events will include: • A free plant for the 昀椀rst 100 customers of the day. • Spin the wheel activity with the opportunity for every adult customer to win gift cards, free prizes, or discounts. • Free treats. • Entry into a grand prize drawing for a $1000 gift card. Make plans today to visit Valley Nursery on September 4, and help us celebrate 75 years of service! Volunteer and Make a Difference: Wolf Creek Foundation’s 42st Military Family Retreat For over a decade, the Wolf Creek Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit agency, has been supporting military families through the generosity of this community. Whether being deployed or returning from deployment, separation brings stress and anxiety to a military family which is often difficult to overcome. Through a partnership with Hill Air Force Base and Summit/Powder Mountain, the Wolf Creek Foundation sponsors weekend retreats twice a year, where our military families relax, reconnect, and develop much needed skills that help the entire family cope with deployments. Meals, lodging, and entertainment, along with dedicated programming for adults and children, are offered at no cost to families. This program has held Best Practice status within the Air Force since 2008 and several bases from around the U.S. are working to create something similar for their families. One of the unique qualities of this program is what is does for the children. Several base organizations along with Air Force child development specialists take over Snowcrest Jr. High with a myriad of activities along with focused programming to help these children deal with the inherent fear and uneasiness that comes with a parent’s deployment. The parents are offered three training sessions that thoroughly deal with the issues that arise during a spouse’s deployment as well as reintegration when the spouse returns. Several seasoned officers have reported that in their 25- to 30-year careers, they have never been offered anything as beneficial to their families as this program. During a Typical Retreat… • Each family receives a complimentary family photo. Many of these photos as well as pictures taken during the weekend have ended up in an airman’s helmet while on deployment. • Each child receives a teddy bear that has a voicebox for the deploying parent to record a message for their son or daughter. • Families have time to reconnect with each other in a way that is not normally possible. They can choose to participate in the daily recreation opportunities or simply spend time with each other. • Some come to a retreat after their spouse has already deployed. This is always particularly poignant. We have a great DJ that gets everyone up on the dance 昀氀oor and the “Daddy/Daughter” dance is very emotional for everyone on sta昀昀. • Families have opportunities to connect with each other and the spouse left behind leaves with a support system in place. Base commanders and Chapel sta昀昀 spend time getting to know the families during each retreat and families leave with the knowledge that they are not alone. • One of the unique qualities of this program is the lodging. Families stay in luxury second homes and condominiums that have largely been donated by the homeowners. Most of these families could not a昀昀ord a weekend in this type of accommodation and the fact that the homeowner has donated it to them makes it even more meaningful. Your Opportunity to Make a Difference We are looking for volunteers to help serve at some of the meals during the next retreat taking place September 8 - 10, 2023. Your only commitment will be for one meal during that weekend. All of the meals are buffet style so a volunteer’s main responsibility will be serving occasional beverages, clearing tables and resetting for the next meal. We are looking for 6-8 volunteers per meal. The real benefit of volunteering at this event will be interacting with the retreat participants. When you talk to these families you truly become aware of the sacrifice that the whole family makes for the freedom that we take for granted. We invite you to thank these airmen and their families. To volunteer, please call Sue Munson at 801-388-7596. We look forward to seeing you at the next retreat! |