LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Hundreds of pies saved thanks to help We would like to publidy thank the individuals and local businesses that came to our rescue this past Fourth of July weekend! At the end of the festivities on Saturday, we had over 200 bakery fresh pies left over and no place to keep them! We stopped by the new Clearfield Maceys location in hopes that someone would still be there and on the slim chance that they would be able to help us. The store was closed and locked but we were able to spot someone inside and motioned for them to come and speak with us. Even though it was after 1 1 p.m. and on the Fourth of July holiday, when we explained our plight to them, they agreed to store our pies in their freezer over the weekend and until we could make other arrangements! Not only did they agree, but they helped to unload each and every pie by hand and cart them back to their freezer area! It was such a relief and we were so grateful for Maceys and for Dave Billman and the other employees on duty that night who saw fit to help us out in such a big way! We were both personally thrilled already when Toms became a Maceys location so close to us, because of their super discount prices, but well be forever loyal shoppers there now, never forgetting the kindness we were shown in our time of need! Then at the first of the week, as we frantically searched for an- other temporary cold storage solution, we were repeatedly told no and quoted prices at a minimum of $75. But then we spoke to Gary at Arctic Temp in Ogden, and when he heard our situation explained, he offered us a considerably lower amount, and one that we were able to afford. Gary also helped to transfer every pie by hand from our load to his cold storage facilities! Through the mercy of these good people at Maceys and at Arctic Temp, we were able to preserve the freshness of our product and prevent a loss of over $600! Thank you so very much for your help! ; Teresa Koemer and Joy Nielsen West Point Clearfield needs paved road more than fireworks Learn ABCs: Adults, books, children By CAROL RASCO Director of Amenca Reads Challenge Guest Column What did you do on your summer vacation? at fire stations, bookstores and Unfortunately, for many American children, the answer is I forgot. Did yu know that children who dont read during the summer months lose ground by the fall? This summer reading drop-off- " has a predictable, corrosive impact on student achievement, particularly for disadvantaged kids. Summer reading activity can help students maintain their school year gains, catch up to grade level, or even get ahead! That's why a grassroots movement is sweeping America to get children reading daily, especially during the summer. Children who are deprived of enriching summer experiences lose the most academic ground. But summer learning loss affects all students. When teachers must spend four to six weeks at the beginning of each school year reviewing, there is less time to introduce new lessons. Child literacy activists across the nation arc tackling this issue in creative ways, through book challenges, library programs, reading camps, bookmobiles, and reading games Government zoos. The America Reads Challenge supports projects in every state to promote summer reading to tens of thousands of children. The eight-wee- k Read Write Now! program pairs adult learning partners with young readers. Each child is encouraged to: Read for 30 minutes daily, at least once a week with an adult Learn a vocabulary word each day Obtain and use a library card. Upon completion of Read Write Now!, each child earns a coupon for a free pizza at Pizza Hut. Other reading programs of- fer incentives through sports teams, museums and local merchants. Reading daily with a child is the most important contribution you can make to this academic growth. Here are some fun ideas to help a child to read this summer. Call the U.S. Department of N Education at 1 (800) for free activity kits. For children from birth through age five, order Ready Set Read! for USA-LEAR- directory Commissioner Gayle Stevenson (R) Davis County Courthouse 28 E. State Farmington, Utah 84025 0 Office Commissioner Dannie MeConhle (R) Davis County Courthouse 28 E. State Farmington, Utah 84025 " Office 0 Commissioner Carol R. Fage (R) Davis County Courthouse . 28 E. State , Farmington, Utah 84025 Office 451-320- 451-320- 451-32- Home 5 Alan Johnson Home 0 Stewart Knowlton Home 231-49295-502- 295-630- Centerville City Council Mayor Frank VV. Hirschi 8 Home Michael Barton Home 6 Frandne Luczak 4 Home William Nelson 0 Home Rick Bangertcr 4 Home Ron Russell Home 295-37295-918- 292-427- 292-993- 292-262- Bountiful City Council 295-609- 295-533- 295-544- 4 Clearfield City Council Diane Lay ton Home 825-78James W. Barlow 3 Home Curtis Oda 6 Home Carr L. Roundy Home 773-56773-828- 773-979- Clinton City Council Mayor DcMar Mitchell 1 Home Dennis Simonsen 8 Home Arverd Taylor 3 Home Joanne Hansen 9 Home Richard Lee 5 Home Merlin Mitchell 2 Home 773-583- 825-841- 776-086- 773-420- 825-689- 773-195- Mayor Thomas Waggoner 1 Home Ivan D. Anderson 0 Home 825-565- 825-695- t. Farmington City Council Mayor Gregory S. Bell Home 451-728- 9 Pat Achter 1 Home Gary E. Elliott Home David J. Dixon Home David M. Connors Home Larry W. Haugen Home 451-508- 451-24- 451-77- 451-28- t sented more that 50 Clearfield! residents in a city council meet- ing and asked the city what they t were going to do to help us with J our flooded properties and sink-.-in- g road. No significant assis- tance was offered, other than to ; work with us in negotiating with the developers of our properties. However, even that assistance has not been forthcoming - in actuality, we were offered the councils condolences and sent, on our way. The developers - Country West, Ivory Homes, Landstar, and Devcor, have not been of any help either. The most that has been done on their part is to offer sump pumps for our flooded basements. But not in all cases - some families are just plain out of luck and on their own. Most of us in this area are e homeowners. So much for the "American Dream. I guess Ill go sweep up some more road base. . first-tim- In response to Davis County Commissioner Carol R. Pages published question, If someone is doing a good job, why chal- lenge (Lakeside Review, June 16, 1998), elected officials should never presume they are without room for improvement, neither should they feel that incumbency entitles them to At the beginning of my campaign, people throughout the county expressed dissatisfaction with Commissioner Page. Since then, these same people have reported dramatic improvement in her job performance and interpersonal relations. In fact, the two people who initially asked me to consider running for Commission Seat B eventually en- dorsed Mrs. Page in her newspa- per advertisements. I sincerely appreciate the many responsible citizens who took time during the busy summer vacation season to become involved in the political process by exercising the right to vote in the primary election. My special thanks are extendg ed to the individuals who rolled up their shirt sleeves and donated their time to the election process. Countless hours were spent by volunteers who participated in phone banks, distributed signs and literature, and walked the district. Others worked from the ground up with the organizational tasks, sign construction, and behind-th- c Thanks to my supporters and best wishes to Commissioner Page. Michael . Cragun Clearfield In addition. Id like to commend those voters who made it their business to examine the issues, as well as those who discussed them directly in person or via telephone and correspondence. Open dialogue has always been and will continue to be the heartbeat of responsible legislation. I am committed to my constituents and will continue to work hard in representing their views, as well as carefully researching issues and voting in a way that reflects a genuine love of the state of Utah and its people. spotlight efforts necessary to get the word out on goals and issues. Federal Government Mayor Richard L. Harvey Home 544-43L. Dale Green Home 0 Anna Tina LcPcndu 9 Home Daniel J. Phelps 9 . Home E. Robert Purdy Home 544-21Diane Maynes 3 Home President Bill Clinton (D) The White House Washington, D.C. 20500 (Comment Office) Sen. Robert Bennett (R) 431 Dirkscn Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20510 6 (Ogden office) Sen. Orrin G. Hatch (R) 131 Russell Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20510 2 (Ogden office) 547-012- 544-088- 625-567- 625-567- ! Despite polling results, I ran a winning campaign. The people of j Davis County had a viable alter- - ' nate candidate. Commissioner Page has redoubled her efforts, and I have launched my public service career. Thanks to those who helped In campaign Fruit Heights City Council 546-378- t Brian R. Woodland Clearfield Senator Dave Steele District 21 H'est Point 451-73- 544-868- , People had viable alternate candidate hard-workin- 298-019- Mayor John Cushing 2 Home Harold Shaffer 9 Home Barbara Holt 9 Home Sam Fowler fun ideas and a free calendar and gether and discuss what youve seen. Rent videos based on growth chart. Visit the library. Allow your books. child to choose books that interBe creative. Have your child est her, perhaps with fun summer themes such as baseball, travelwrite and illustrate a book about herself. Begin telling a story, and ing, wildlife and hobbies. Schedule family activities that explore have your child provide the endthese themes, such as nature ing. Write down family stories walks or sporting events. and traditions and read them toDont take a vacation from gether. Gather your childs reading! Books on tape are availfriends to read a favorite book able for free at your public lithen play games based on the some to brary. Bring along play story. in the car while traveling. Encourage your child to read books Your example has a very sigon your vacation. nificant influence on your child. Write to a pen pal. encourLet her see you reading, and she age your child to write to a farwill have a more positive attiaway friend or relative over the tude. If you know a child whose summer, helping as needed to address and mail it. Share the exparents cannot help him to read citement of receiving and reading this summer, offer to assist. Once letters written back to your child. school starts, remember that Demonstrate the uses of reading daily is still important to reading. Help your child to read your childs school success. and follow a fun food recipe, such as cookies or pancakes. What did you do on your Read directions and use a map summer vacation? Help your on a trip. Write a grocery list and child to answer with enthusiasm, read it together as you shop. I learned! Limit television. Kids who watch too much TV often dont Carol Rasco is director of the read enough, so limit summer America Reads Challenge, President viewing. Encourage reading of Clinton's initiative to ensure that all the TV listings in the paper or children are good readers hy the end TV guide. Watch programs to of third grade. I am writing in regards to a recent story you published about Independence Day fireworks displays. While the city of Clearfield can find it within its means to spend nearly $30,000 on fireworks (the second highest sum in the state), it cannot seem to pave the roads that its citizens drive on, at least the roads that need it most. Personally, I spent the evening of July 4 sweeping up the road base mixed in with my spent fireworks. The residents of Clearfield in the area bordered by Pacific Avenue, 200 South, 500 West, and about 100 North, have watched their road continually sink for two years now while it remains unpaved. Meanwhile, $15 million is being spent on a new justice complex and a new overpass. Both of these are good things. However, when the city paves roads that are still in good repair and spends a large sum of money on fireworks, we tend to get a little irritated. It was in April when Mr. Doug Reed and myself repre- - Rep. Jim I laasen (R) 2466 Rayburn Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20515 625-567- 7 (Ogden office) Rep. Chris Cannon (R) 118 Cannon Bldg. Washington. D.C. 20515 0 (Provo office) Rep. Merrill Cook (R) 1331 Longworth Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20515 524-43(Salt Lake office) 379-250- t