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Show Am opem leffler from Msiyor Towmley As a relative newcomer to the local political scene, I believe it desireable to get better acquainted with those whom I serve, and to share my feelings and beliefs. Inorder to do so, I will touch on several subjects that will be discussed in greater detail in future editions. First, I am grateful to the citizens of Gearfield for giving me the opportunity of serving them. In so doing, I will do my best to not become enmeshed in the political process to the extent that I lose sight of the citizens view of the issues. Second, I have detected some of the Washington syndrome permeating the local levels of government. That is for some there seems to be no end to the desire to go after the federal dollar in spite of Uie strings attached. While most officials have a general desire to do toe right thing for the citizens of a city or county, there also seems to be a desire of some to control good citizens while overlooking those who infringe upon the rights of others. My view is that we in government should serve more and control less. As a consequence of my 1. Oppose further infiltration of School board seat sought by Syracuse lady The public who own toe schools should be involved in all major decisions affecting the school district curriculum. and A Community Council in each school consisting of Community and 'staff members would provide this t, said Bess T. Jensen a candidate in the Primary election September 12, for the Davis County Board of Education in-pu- District an S, experience to date, I have developed a few personal guideposts to assist me wnen specific issued come up. They are: government at any level into the private lives of citizens. 2. Oppose the use of taxpayers dollars to purchase taxpayers property for whatever purpose, thereby preventing removal of same from the tax rolls. 3. Support a requirement that all government spending be reduced or controlled within budgetary limits at all levels of government. 4. Oppose representation. taxation without The voters ballot Serving the Clearfield area Vol. 7 No. 42 operation law-abidi- area covering need for bussing, portable Mrs. Jensen has been a resident of Davis County for 25 years and is married to Joseph Jensen, and they have 4 children and now reside at 3242 South 1000 West in Syracuse. She was educated in Wyoming Public Schools and Weber State College. She is a former Civil Service employee; has held and supervisory management positions; served in the 42nd Utah State Legislatures as a Senate employee; active in church, '"School and civic activities. At the present time is serving as a board She advocates placing more emmember of toe Utah Association of conis on the Basics and phasis Women, Syracuse Chapter B. She has cerned that books and other study served as as delegate of toe Womens materials reflect the better standards State legislative Council of Utah and toe of our society, the language used, is president elect of the North Davis facts presented and the moral and of Women Voters. League She ethical attitudes expressed. Mrs. Jensen indicated that she is not continued supports seminary a is credit whether and professional politician and does not says programs represent any special or vested ingiven or not is immaterial, because terest. She stated, My reason for toe training value is needed. seeking the office is a strong desire to serve my community and to parEach time we adopt a Federal deal a of local control great Program ticipate in the improvement of our must carefully examine is lost-school svstem. I now have the time available to devote the hours needed any accepted program to insure that to do a good job. our costs do not outweigh the benefits she received stated. we space available basis, classes at any state college or university. She has been a long time proponent for the legislation that authoritized an Area Vocational Center in Davis Giving the student an opCounty. portunity to learn a skilled trade is definately a worth while endeavor, she said. Providing a sufficient number of nieghborhood schools to meet the present and projected population increase at a low cost to toe tax payer is necessary, she recommends that standard school designs be adopted as one means of saving taxpayers dollars and possibly to eliminate any future Women planning meeting seeks office Chamber dates tour The Gearfield Chamber of Commerce has planned a luncheon meeting for Sept. 13. Members are invited to make reservations for lunch at the Gearfield Job Corps and also enjoy a tour of Antelope Island. Reservations may be made at the 4 chamber office, p.m., or or with Gary Mayfield, ext. 354. Grant Cullimore, They must be made by Sept. 8. A bus will leave the chamber office at 12 noon Sept. 13 to transport those who wish to go by bus. Lunch will cost $1. Following lunch, the group will tour Antelope Island in a bus furnished by the Job Corps. Harold Tippetts, Director of Utah State Parks and Recreation will inform the group of the recreation and facilities available on the island and explain future plans. All businessmen in Gearfield are invited to attend the September chamber meeting. 825-589- property. 6. Oppose adding any more layers of government, with decision making powers, including Regional Government, federal or state, except for Too much coordination purposes. at exists government present! 7. Support the concept that elected The 1978 edition of the Utah State Fair will get underway Sept. 7 at 3:30 p.m. and will continue through Sept. awarded 17. Each day of the fair will be dedicated to a particular group of people in Utah. Sept. 8 will be Utah Municipal Officials Day, Sept. 9 will be Farm Bureau Day and Sept. 10 will be Family Day Schools Day will be Sept. 11, and 12 and Senior Citizens Day will be Sept. 13. Sept. 14 will be Variety Day and Kids Day will Sept. 15 and 16. The closing day of the fair will be called the Fair Finale. Ricky Tanner, Weber County Celebraty, will be performing at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 7. He has performed with the Tabernacle Choir and in New Yorks Carnegie Hall. Other celebrities performing will be: Lynn Anderson, Red Steagall, Kenny Rogers, Johnny Rodriguez, Starland Vocal Band, Dottie West, Jim Stafford, Jimmy Rodgers, Nick Nixon and Eddie Rabbitt. Admission is $2 for adults; children 50 cents; five and under, free. Senior citizens 62 and over, $1 with discount coupons. Fair hours will be 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. Last day closes at 9 p.m. state fair. Fair organizers said that toe theme BESS JENSEN 5. Support those actions necessary to safeguard the free enterprise system and the ownership of private State F air sets opening date 122 . . . of the fair will be Really Great in 78" to reflect the culture of the day and the achievements Utahns have made in their endeavors. Opening day ceremonies will begin on Sept. 7 at 3:30 p.m. and the official opening of the fair will be at toe carnival area at 5 p.m. Gov. Scott Matheson will be participating along with fair director, Hugh C. Bringhurst, director of development services, Michael D. Gallivan and fair board members. The Kearns High School band and County Fair Queens from throughout the state will also participate. Many entries are expected this year with toe possible total near 15,000. Approximately $63,000 will be in premiums and more than $7,000 will be given in trophies and ribbons. 2, 773-866- 0, Truck rolls over Friday Driver Val Joe Stokes, Tremonton, uninjured following a truck rollover last Friday, but the highway was left covered with cans of green ted when he tried to make the corner, reported Grant Carter, beans. truck out of The leased semi-trailFranklin, Idaho, was making a delivery to Freeport Center when the driver lost control at 700 S, 1000 E. about 8 ajn. Were not sure what happened but the load may have shif The accident left 40,000 cans of green beans on the roadside and crews from Freeport Center began sifting through the debris for salvageable cans. Mr. Carter estimated that they lost about 25 of was er warehouse foreman for Del Monte. the load. David Peterson, V ' ' , , individual initiative of procurement r'.Ak (J k Jw - George Sheehan will be shown. Questions and answers will be discussed to inform and make you aware. Running has become a way of life for many Americans. A recent Gall 19 poll estimated that 23 million Americans jog or run. Reasons for running range from wishing to improve ones health, to acquire and increase stamina, to eliminate middle-age- d spread, to improve conditioning for other sports such as tennis, to ward off heart disease or to stop smoking. and equipment supplies (making larger purchases for less dollars), loaning or renting from each other seldom used equipment, fully coordinated planning for utilities, roads, services, etc., for and development maintenance. g. Upgrading and beautification of our cities can be accomplished. Proper mental attitudes and work is required. Able property owners must be encouraged to do their part. Limited volunteer are groups available and should be utilized to assist those who are handicapped, or senior citizens, when necessary. Now, I hope each Clearfield resident I would knows me a little better. appreciate received your ideas of how we can improve our city or our city government. o - mind and disease prevention. A film, Coping With life on toe Run by Dr. and discourage expansion of the welfare and unemployment rolls. 11. Endorse legislation to assist our needy and elderly citizens at the local level in lieu of the federal level. 12. Upgrade the quality of life and appearance of our city. I believe good people become better people when they have pride in their surroundings. Using the foregoing guideposts, I would like to communicate to the citizens of Clearfield a few areas that I feel need a fresh mental outlook and approach: a. Handicapped, sick, or senior citizens can be assisted at the local level in many ways. To begin with, we can show them that they are not forgotten by exempting them from local utility increases. I will present such a proposal to the Clearfield City Council at our September 12th meeting. b. Streets were made for cars and front yards were made for lawns. To force citizens to clear the streets and park on both driveways and lawns, particularly during overnight hours for which fines are levied is, in my opinion unnecessary, and inconsistent with most of our surrounding communities. c. Work is what made this nation strong. People who have the ambition to work in their home and stay off the welfare rolls, or to improve their lot, should have that privilege without government interference insofar as they do not infringe upon the rights of their neighbors or others in any way. d. People with pets (dogs, cats, etc.) do infringe upon the rights of others when the poets are permitted to use public or other peoples yards for biological purposes, when sounds occur beyond the owners premises, when garbage has to be picked up by others, or when safety precautions are not enforced by the owners. e. Public Safety, both Police and Fire, should be provided by the responsible government agency by providing the best protection at the least cost. f. Local government should work together, to be more efficient internally, more effective in response to the communities, and should continually look for ways to reduce costs in such ways as combining a Davis County Mental Health clinical social worker, will speak on positive parenting and its opposite, child abuse. Guests are invited to attend the meeting. j - "rA -- - V! . , 'V It t I..' SV , 1 u r 41 t i 4 Spilh the beans WORKMEN salvos and cbcn-y- p ELGIN operations In Clrrrfli'J e 7p 1 ef pstn time rt;jkvtr. 1000 E., after a truck loaded with O,CC0 cr.s Th driver; Val Jo Stokes, Tremonton, wcs cldent. unlnfri In O irutrr..-- r ' 1 , r a f J '( and The North Davis Chapter of the Utah Young Homemakers will . hold a meeting Sept. 7, 7 p.m. in the faculty room at Clearfield High School. slates lecture , officials should have a stronger voice in government than appointed officials. 8. Support any legislation that upholds and protects the sanctity of the home. 9. Oppose all attempts to weaken the basic strength of our nation - the family unit. 10. Encourage and support laws and regulations which encourages work more orderly 773-143- Joggim; If you are a runner or thinking about starting, come and learn the basic facts from an expert lecturer. In connection with toe Governors Council on Physical Fitness Dr. Kreg Calder will be at Davis County Library, North Branch, 562 S. 1000 E., Gearfield Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. Dr. Calder is the director of the Governors Council on Physical Fitness. Dr. Ruttenburg is with the Pediatrics and Cardiology Division, Primary Childrens Hospital and Faculty Member, University of Utah School of Medicine. The special guest lecturer will discuss the effects of running on body, in- creases. Wednesday, September 6, 1978 The first exposition associated with the State Fair was held in 1856, only nine years after the arrival of the pioneers entered in the Salt Lake Valley. This years event will be the classrooms, or split sessions. Syracuse, Clinton, West Point Sunset, and most of Clearfield. Mr. Morris Hansen who formerly held the position is not seeking Mr. Jensen believes that every person is entitled to toe opportunities that education provides and has actively supported many educational issues. In 1976 she assisted the Utah State Coalition of Senior Citizens to get before the legislature the bill which now gives older citizens the opportunity to attend at low cost on a VJli, should be used to approve tax ' A 1, ) , S |