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June Robbin Henson is shown with her service dog, Angel, at a doctor’s appointment at McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden on Tuesday. Henson has a number of health problems, and Angel helps her get around. Henson started the Twinkles Foundation of Service in memory of another service dog she had who died recently, to help other people with service animals pay for vet bills and other needs.

Service Dog's Legacy

Last updated Wednesday, December 21, 2011 - 12:41am

OGDEN -- Twinkles the service dog blazed a wide trail for people with disabilities in Utah, and her grieving owner, June Robbin Henson, is determined that the beloved pet will not be forgotten.

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Social Services money distributed

Bryon Saxton Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, November 3, 2011 - 10:37pm

FARMINGTON -- The Family Connection Center in Clearfield and the Safe Harbor shelter for victims of domestic abuse were each allocated $22,000 as Davis County officials distributed the Social Services Block Grant money.

The county received $112,218 for the 2011-12 fiscal year, said Scott A. Hess, Davis County planner, who oversees the county's grant application process.

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Federal squeeze hits Layton social services

Jasen Asay Standard-Examiner staff

Last updated Tuesday, May 10, 2011 - 9:17pm

LAYTON -- City staff members knew this year's Community Development Block Grant would be less than last year's, so they made a tentative action plan with cuts to certain areas.

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