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Father's Day

Dad takes journey into the mind, heart of extraordinary son

Last updated Sunday, June 17, 2012 - 5:34am

Buzz Bissinger's new book is a physical and metaphorical journey.

"Father's Day: A Journey into the Mind & Heart of My Extraordinary Son" (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) is Bissinger's account of a 12-day, 3,600-mile cross-country drive he took in 2007 with his then-24-year-old son Zach.

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Special service at Lakeside Community Church will honor fathers

Staff Standard-Examiner

Last updated Friday, June 15, 2012 - 4:08pm

SUNSET — Lakeside Community Church, 305 W. 1300 North in Sunset, will be holding a special Father’s Day service at 10 a.m. Sunday, with a guest speaker, a gift for each father in attendance and a Dad’s Root Beer float for everyone in attendance.

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Abraham topic for worship service on Father’s Day

Staff Standard-Examiner

Last updated Friday, June 15, 2012 - 4:06pm

BRIGHAM CITY — On Father’s Day this Sunday at the 10:30 a.m. worship service of Rocky Mountain Bible Church, “Father Abraham” is Pastor Steve Barsuhn’s message.

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Dad: A tough job that always evolves and never ends

Charles F. Trentelman Standard-Examiner staff

Last updated Saturday, June 18, 2011 - 6:33pm

Fatherhood was tough enough changing diapers and trying to sleep nights, but the gig has not grown simpler with years. Sons as grown men are far more complex than I imagined.

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Bag a gift for Dad before Father's Day

Mike Marsh, The News & Observer

Last updated Friday, June 17, 2011 - 2:44pm

Ask most hunters and fishermen who introduced them to the outdoors and most will reply that it was their fathers. To honor this hallowed handed-down tradition, many outdoor offspring will be spending Father's Day with their dads, participating in their favorite outdoor activities.

Outdoorsmen love the latest widgets and gadgets, as well as time-tested tools and books that help them become better hunters and fishermen.

Here a few ideas for gifts that will be cherished long after they have been received on Father's Day.

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Scrap the tie and give dad something he really could use

Leslie Meredith

Last updated Sunday, June 12, 2011 - 9:24am

Father's Day is around the corner and finding a great gift can be daunting. What women hasn't heard, "Oh, honey, anything is fine." While that may be true, you still want to give him something he'll get excited about.

This year, don't default to a tie. Try one of these hi-tech gifts that will fuel a man's creativity -- whether he's the family photographer, grillmaster or expedition leader.

Nook All-Touchscreen E-Reader ($139)

Simple often trumps complex in the gadget world.

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Between the lines: Best books for dads

Allen Pierleoni, McClatchy Newspapers

Last updated Sunday, June 12, 2011 - 9:24am

A reminder that Father's Day is June 19 and we're here to help. Instead of waiting till the last minute to buy another tie, try a title instead.

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County public surplus property sale may yield Father's Day gifts

Bryon Saxton Standard-Examiner Davis Bureau

Last updated Wednesday, May 11, 2011 - 11:46pm

FARMINGTON -- Just in time for Father's Day, Davis County is hosting a public surplus property sale beginning today at the Memorial County Courthouse, 28 E. State St.

The sale will take place from noon to 6 p.m. today in Room 230 of the courthouse and again from noon to 5 p.m. Friday.

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