MMM WEEKLY NEWS JOURNAL, NORTH DAVIS LEADER, APRIL b, REFLEX-DA- VIS ia TZZ' x At .. ft .. v J -- J rv J s 4 X , v IV r 3 j3 VKn''1 4. , j '. H f , r4 r" W"' 7" S y FARMINGTON -- At a recent national institute of alcohol convention only two drinks were served they were both alcoholic. THAT COULD be indicative of the elephant force behind alcoholic promotion and trying tp conrol it, the Davis County Mental Health Advisory Board was told, last week, during their monthly meeting in Farmington. In a report on the countys alcohol and drug prevention programs. Program Director Jim Kelly said lokmg to the future, The big words seem to be prevention and intervention (through) a whole lot of effort. By centering on those who need prevention they can perhaps be kept from turning into chronic cases, which would be likely within ten ;l years. A RECENT report indicated 34 percent of the countys adults drink at least some alcohol, with ten percent of that figure admitting they had an alcoholic problem. Its difficult to get to all these people. Im happy to see them coming in (for treatment) but we need more money to allow for treatment of more needing help, he said, with the board told there are one or two in the needing assistance for every person receiving treatment. But at the same time, insurance doesnt cover drug and alcohol treatment. MOST OF the staff is working 0 hours a week and not getting paid overtime wages, Mr. Kelly added. 50-6- Speaking of the costs for treatment, Mental Health Director Russell Williams said the tab runs to $168 a day for and $55 for transi- tional care at the county's Layton facility while the Clearfield Alcohol Recovery Center charge is $31, we are with a switch trying to drive an elephant. Its going to get out of hand more and more. We dont have the money to give (to treatment). Tight money is hitting agencies throughout the as illustrated by Board Chairman Richard Youngberg who said his office, the state department of rehabilitation, is now turning away people it used to treat. ALCOHOL IS advertised through direct and indirect means, Dr. Williams said, noting alcohol interest also pay for movie ads. Its a macho thing shows adultness. If you can drink, youre an adult. of alcoholic interests than the Recalling an airplane trip he said, I once saw a father lie (about his daughter's age) to get her a drink," although she refused the drink, telling her father he knew she was only entire Davis County drug and alcohol budget, Dr. Williams added. WE HAVE to take this issue and stand as a board," Com. Eberhard said. It isnt enough to go into the schools and teach alcohol and drug use although thats prevention, good, he continued. Were told by some that at least 70 percent of crimes are commit- 16. ITS A very real thing. You see the amount of money to produce the market, the product, he said, and with the number in th county apparently needing treatment, theres only $300,000 available. The problems gone beyond just being considered (by some) as a moral question or problem. More money is spent lobbying the legislature in support ted under the influence of ' alcohol. Meanwhile, Mr. Kelly said there were 274 admissions to the various alcohol and drug treatment programs during 1981, noting a lot of those are I 4 $ Current Fruit Heights Mayor Dean Brand, right, says thanks with engraved plaque and attached gavel to outgoing Mayor Neil Noorda. The plaque reads, From the citizens of Fruit Heights in appreciation for the dedicated service rendered as mayor of the city during your four year term." THANKS TO NOORDA Improve Your Gas Mileage East Gentile (Fairfield and Gentile). Layton: April from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring your vehicle in for a free ex Improve your gas mileage and help clean up the air! The Davis County Clean Air Van will be at Baskin Robbins. 1088 6-- 9 youth. HE EMPHASIZED those arent all for high salaries, but pay for some of the many kinds of equipment needed as well as for types of treatment necessary in the higher-price- d programs. But County Com. Ernest Eberhard said the job of treatment is mammoth. Were goii g to absolutely have to wipe out the advantage of alcohol. Until we get the share of money the media get for alcohol, were up against the pressure from the industry. haust check. We will also check and inflate tires to fui th-- r help improve gas mileage. Prices effective April 814 charges r THEYRE HUGE. Here U.S.D.A. Choice x 4 Fresh Florida T-Bon- Sweet Corn es Steak a i ' ll J : m By TOM BUSSELBERG ri ' N, V o, v". N. r i A ; 4 fi ? t v-- & ' I-- sy v Vrs 5 i: V-- I A Old Faithful Flat ) r Boneless Hams 'vjr 13 Purchase By MARK D. MICKELSEN The FARMINGTON computer age is taking hold in Davis County, and it appears as though the trend is far from over. ADMINISTRATORS in the Davis Community Action Program are exploring the possibility of purchasing a separate computer for their depar-men- t, but must determine first whether or not the purchase will be cost efficient. Were hoping to develop a good filing system so that if needs come up well know who to call on, CAP director Vernon Griffith said. ALTHOUGH CAP officials are studying a number of alternatives including the flexible Apple computer system Mr. Griffith said he is in- terested in "joining forces with other county departments who may want to tie into the system. One such department is the Davis Title XX program whose director, Rich Nelson, told county commissioners recently that he would like to tie into the system for purposes. record-keepin- g THE UTAH Division of Social Services and the Federal Title XX organization have en The Davis dorsed the tie-iCounty Commission authorized the expenditure of $1500 in Tittle XX funds last week. The money will be used for Mr. Nelsons proposed tie-i- n to the n. Melons CAP system. He said the tie-i- n is contingent upon action taken by CAP leaders. Canned Pop Martin AA Grade Large Egg o MR. GRIFFETH, who says the computer idea is still in the exploration stage, explained that budget cuts are forcing the department to cover all the bases with less money. One of the advantages of the computer is that the CAP agency would be able to keep a running list of the names of those individuals needing assistance. CAP recently processed hundreds of applications for cheese ration throughout the county. With a computer, the names of individuals in- terested in the rations would remain within the organization. the way to go. The demands are increasing and the funds are decreasing," he said. The question is, bases? 12 Oz. Hy AT THIS point, says' Mr. Griffith, CAP is attempting to determine what processes are most cost effective. 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