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Show A3 IAROUMD1DAVIS1 CLIPPER TODAY THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1999 Each week, Clipper asks area citizens at random to share their views on key local or regional topics. This week's question: "How do you view reaction to the Church's effort to help pass a ban on same-se- x LDS marriages in California?" Heidi Roberts Cheryl Wiiiiams Jesse Barnhurst Layton Syracuse Fruit Heights I don't know how to I answer that. think the LDS are promoting their family views with a husband and wife in the famil- Not that disagree with the church's stand, but I don't know if their involvement with this particular issue is right. I y. Same sex marriages is against God's law. That is I a church has the right to get involved with civic issues. I my view also. don't know that think it The kickoff featured Davis County Commissioner Gayle A. De Toqueville realized that Americans, armed with their sense of equality, helped each other in times of need. He saw volunteerism as a way of life that was typically American. Individuals qualify to be a member of this society by donating $10,(XX) or more to the United Way endowment fund. United Way has had two de Tocqueville members in the past three years, he said. Stevenson also encouraged partic- monies. Way works. He said the first time he attended a kickoff 25 years ago, he didnt know what United Way was about, but he soon discovered how a small group of volunteers can make a leaders. Stevenson, who was the first United Way campaign chairman and Channel 2 chief meteorologist and Kaysville resident Sterling Poulson, who also acted as master of cere- Give while you live, so you know where it goes, he said in praising the United Way volunteers. He recognized United Way of Davis County for joining the de Toqueville Society, which takes its name from Alexis de Toqueville, a Frenchman who was Jpspired by the American spirit of philanthropy during his travels in the early 18(X)s. Robin Ludwig North Salt Lake Bountiful It was inappropriate for think the church should all civil issues, the church to get involved stay out of like financially with the state because it's mainly they are trying to push business. But think it's their beliefs on everyone okay for them to solicit else. They should let peo- support from their memple decide for themselves bers to vote for an issue what is right or wrong. that supports their beliefs. I I should become a law. United Way holds 1999 kickoff - KAYSVILLE United Way of Davis County celebrated its 25th anniversary at a kickoff breakfast on Wednesday, Sept. 8. West Bountiful City Manager Wendell Wild, this year's campaign chairman, announced the new campaign goal of $1.050,(XX) to support human service agencies. The breakfast was attended by 160 community Lance Landgren He noted that this is why it is important to support causes such as United W'ay. Poulson also recognized United of Davis County past board chairmen who were in attendance for their dedication and leadership. Wild announced the results of 13 pacesetter companies running early W'ay campaigns. The results are: Lockheed Martin, Layton, $11,272; Boeing Corp.. Layton, $5,670, Utah Power & Light, Layton, $6,214; W'alMart, Layton. $16,000; Computer Sciences Corp., Hill Air Force Base. $7,407; Associates Commerce Solutions (formerly SPS Payment Systems), Layton, $67,040. Sam's Club, Layton. $10,498; Smith's Frozen Dough Plant. Layton, $11303; Logistic Specialties, Layton. $7,356; JCPenney, Layton Hills Mall, $10,556: Levy ipants to understand how United big difference. Poulson described how the recent Salt Lake City tornado blew down most of the trees in its path. He explained that trees that grow together with intertwined roots are able to withstand many of the elements. He went on to say that people who live in communities, like tljese Jrees, are stronger when they help each other. Entertainment, Freeport Center. $3,420; JCPenney Catalog. Bountiful, $35,971; Ed Kenley Ford, Layton. $2,844. Including various additional contributions, the pacesetter total was $209382. think the church has a right to get involved in the community. But I think it's I the people's choice on how they want to live their And if they are wrong, then they will face those consequences in the afterlife. lives. Birth rate means schools get most money BY TOM BUSSELBERC Clipper Today News Editor It s no secret to anyone who has FARMINGTON lived in Davis County or Utah for a long tune that there are lots of kids here. In fact. Rep. Kevin Gam of Lay ton, majority leader of the Flouse of Representatives, said Utah's birth rate Over the past 40 is nearly twice the national average. of the states growth has cenyears, nearly tered in four Wasatch Front counties, including Davis. Adding people the size of the city of Bountiful every year (at 43.(XX1), strains our infrastructure and quality of life, Garn told the Davis County 1999 Summit last week. Such issues as traffic, air quality, open space, lack of affordable housing, and high class sizes all are a direct result of the high growth rate, he said. Utah has the highest percentage of school age kids, residents per capita. Garn said, with enrolled in public education (including colleges and universities). We are dead last m per pupil expenditure, thud highest as a percentage of income, he explained. All of that money must come from some place, and Utah's tax burden as a percentage of personal income ranks the state 15th in the nation. A larger percentage of money must be spent on education, about 48 percent of our state budget goes for education. With higher education. it goes to 67 percent. Faced with that reality, other public services must nine-tent- one-in-fo- make do with less. Gam continued. It seems unlikely there will be any significant changes. he noted. Less funding is available for state and local government. putting Utah near the bottom in terms of the number of those employees, per capita. We have fewer local government employees than most places, he said. No doubt the role of government will be significant but I don't discount the role of goodness.' (volunteer) help. Gam emphasized. Regulations won't make parents more competent. Human needs have to be answered by other human he emphasized. beings, not bureaucracy," Volunteerism is a powerful aid to deal with snuggles. I urge a deepened commitment as there is much more that can urnte us than drive us apart." he added Those attending the summit included representatives of 23 local agencies who formed a coalition to collect information about the health and human service needs of county residents. Following a needs assessment survey, pnmary concerns were identified and prioritized by a steering team. Focus groups of community representatives were formed to identify- and prioritize underlying causes and recommend remedies to problems - identified. Overcrowded schools ranked first, followed by affordable housing, teen pregnancy, child supportalimo-nv- . lack of affordable medical care, drugs and alcohol, shortage of adequate daycare, traffic and pedestrian safety, family violence, and cnme. Kaysville City helps refurbish apartments BY MARK WATSON Clipper Today Staff Writer KAYSVILLE - The Kaysville City Council plans to enter into an agreement to loan about $50.0(X1 to the owner of the Joshua apartment building on 100 North between 100 West and Main Street. The loan will help remodel the downtrodden facility. The issue was discussed last week at city council meeting. The city has funds available from a revolving grant earmarked for this type of project. The loan fund was created several years ago for rehabilitation of both residential and commercial buildings, said City Manager John Thacker. He said the city has provided loans to several home owners and businesses. The money must be used on an existing building, it is not for new construction, Thacker said. The loans are usually between $10,(XX) and $20,(XX), but there is no limit, according to the city manager. The owner of the facility plans to pump $250.(XX) into the rehabilitation project. He plans major interior renovations to the interior of the 14 apartments. It is a very worthwhile project, as worthy as most of the projects the city has participated in using money from this fund, Thacker said. The council issued tentative Santa in September! SPECTACULAR SHOPPING SPREE approval for the loan on condition that the developer provide itemized details of how the money will be spent. The city prefers that the exterior of the building be improved by installing new siding. The loan rate is 5 percent and must be paid off in TWO DAYS ONLY eight years. In another matter, the council approved a motion to continue to cooperaparticipate in an inter-loctive agreement with Utah State Second District Juvenile Court for graffiti removal. It oists the city $700 to participate in this program. Friday and Saturday, al Dick Bowman of Bowman's Market presented a check for $2,480 to the Kaysville City Council at last week's city council meeting from proceeds from a 24th of July breakfast. The money will be used in the recreation department. Bowman's Market has sponsored this event for 14 years. September 2425, THE CW'S GW CANIUED FOOD STORE 269 Hast 200 South, Clearfield VJtapW. 825-730- 8 cItainSou Sardsns JITAH'S NUMBER SMauHi of 0(0m Canyons 1 Open Daily 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday 10 m. - 7 p m. We gladly accept all manufacturers' coupons and welcome the Utah Horizon Card. SEASONAL STORE Open Daily it 10 m. Dt janirn Prices gtxxl Sept. 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