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Show m 9 m DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL, FEBRUARY WEEWjREFLEX 8, 1979 tf-- k. Vv'- ' ' XW' avis County Library Brings Bre f Commissioner BcoCi 'A Bn By TOM BUSSELBERG - FARMINGTON A book on the shelves of the Davis County Library that brought A Sa ,1 y ' V ire to some Bountiful residents and officials a year ago has more than raised the eyebrows of another Bountiful resident. s& V INDICATING his displeasure with the book, Americana by Don DeLillo is County Commissioner Morris Swapp, former mayor of Bountiful. He brought out his feelings during a meeting of the library board Tuesday. Thats about the most offensive book Ive ever run he said. across, Its nothing but rotten filth. If that was in magazines and was being sold on a newsstand the store selling it would be told to pull it. ; v 4 I. r Bfenar--l THE novel details 400-pa- taken by a TV cameraman around the a trip country and interrelates his childhood and other lifes experiences. It raised the eyebrows of Bountiful officials after a resident complained that the material was obscene. The volume was reviewed early last year by Bountiful Councilman Jay City Bingham and City Atty. in a Layne Forbes said, written response that one section is considered legally obscene under Bountifuls ordinance. IT WAS further reviewed board of by a six-pers- trained library ' staff members who determined the book did conform to library book selection policy Med - Davis the Peace v - Life can be hard a newborn baby, I especially those who arrive in the world early or encounter 3 other complications making it necessary to place them in the jJ premature nursery. OGDEN : ; 'AND ALONG with all the sophisticated equipment and medical care provided, ; theres that extra touch : available that is as old as Adam and Eve. : r Thats the extra touch of . j loving care given by grand-: ; mothers recruited to assist Hos-- ; at Ogdens McKay-De- e pital nursery. Of the 16 women who have volunteered, several are from Davis County, including Mayo Johnson and Irene Wallace, both of Clearfield. BOTH WOMEN enthusiastic about ' are the program, Mrs. Johnson says her only grandchild is grown , . -0 v 4''' v , . THE PLEA from Mr. Stewart came as a result of the JP being the defendant in an assault case which was scheduled to be heard by Centerville Justice of the Peace James G. Parrish. But the defendant asked for the change of venue on grounds that the plaintiff, Thomas A. Lawrence, is a Centerville resident and his brother, William (Dub) Lawrence, former Davis County sheriff, is also a Providing that extra bit of tender, loving care that only grandmothers seem to know how to give are Mayo Johnson, left, and Irene Wallace. LOVING CARE r4or - County Justice of John D. Stewart is asking for-n- ot listening to pleas for a change of venue. so her only chance to cuddle any small bundles comes once I a week in the nursery. really enjoy it and spend about four hours each week feeding them and just giving them love. This is a selfish effort, she adds. We get all of the love. Her daughter works in the hospital in the inhalation doing and the babies love it. They are getting the kind of MRS. WELCH and her husband, Tom, had a son, Robert, who died six years ago when he was two and one-hayears old. "Across from the clinic close, warm baby contact they need to thrive. It also helps relieve the pressure for the mothers of the babies, who cannot always come to the hospital at feeding time." A STAFF nurse in the premature nursery, Mrs. Rhoda Gardner, supervises therapy department and the volunteers as part of her made her aware of the duties. Having the volunteer program. grandmothers here helps me a great deal. They certainly MRS. WALLACE shares a seem enthusiastic about havfour hour shift with Mrs. ing this close association with Johnson and recalls that she the babies. did youth aid volunteer work Mrs. Another at the old Pocatello, Idaho Joyce Welch,volunteer, of Roy, also has General Hospital in 1945 and praise for the program. She 1946. has four children but is not Both women were given an a grandmother. There is yet orientation into the program special about these something and are appreciated by Mrs. little ones. They are so Mary Halverson, nursery and sweet. When I precious supervisor. The program is heard about the program, I working beautifully.. These Jumped at the chance tobe a : ladies enjoy what they are volunteer,, ", - r.ii nil . ' , ji2 HiilihtO v ii (jj 4. j ( lf at the University of Utah where we took our son for . treatment was a nursery for premature babies. I thought then that if I ever got an opportunity and there was another place like that that needed volunteers I would like to serve. Being here is a wonderful really experience. resident of Centerville. MR. STEWART said the complaint for change of venue was filed based on the belief that he (Stewart) may not be able to get an impartial trial. Director of Volunteers Florence Shreeve says the program is working very and added, This is the first time we have been able to have any close contact with babies other than taking pictures. . well -- , VOLUNTEERS are still needed for a few hours around feeding time nightly at 9 p.m. and on weekends, she says.-?.Those ihterested can contact ext. 2352. tb her at 399-414- Sr. Citizens Program Feb. 8th Senior citizens are encouraged to travel to the State Capitol in Salt Lake City this Thursday, Feb. 8, to lobby for legislation favorable to the interests of senior citizens. A special program for senior citizens will begin in the Capitol Rotunda at 1:30 p.m. IF YOU are unable to attended this session of the legislature in person the Council on Aging suggests you contact your state senator or representative to express your opinion on several itms including the removal of sales tax on food, property tax abatement for people over 65, abolishment of mandatory retirement, alternative to institutionalization, reforms of the utility rate structure, low income housing and legal assistance for the elderly. Parenting Classes - . FARMINGTON Parentis no simple matter, at ing ' least to do it successfully, but a class is scheduled that may help ease the burden. SYSTEMATIC Training for Effective Parenting will be held at the Parent Education Resource Center in the Monte Vista School, Farmington, starting Feb. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Registration for the k course is now being accepted and can be complet- ed , by calling 867-506- through Feb. 12. Cost is $10 a couple or $6 per individual with couples, one parent or single parents welcome. DAVIS SCHOOL District certified social worker Tom Feil will lead the class in trying to better understand ..childrens behavior, their feelings and reactions as a parent, to help children solve problems and become responsible beings. Also discussed will be ways to gain valuable communication skills, apply logical and ing a complaint that Mr. Stewart struck Mr. Lawrence on the side of the head on Oct. 26 as the two exchanged angry words while debating campaign issues as they stood on the front lawn of Mr. Lawrences residence. BOTH WERE candidates for Davis County Justice of the Peace at the time of the alleged assault. Details of the change of venue, which was granted by Judge Parrish, are not complete but it is expected that the case will be heard in another JP Court within the county, according to Judge Parrish, grb Yes! is just a phone call away when you use the Heartline. The friendly voice at our end can make all the arrangements for your personal loan. So if you need money for any good reason, give' us a buzz. A simple Heartline conversation will set your loan in motion. Well have the paper work completed by the time you arrive at the bank. Youve got our number so well have your $ number! crashed about said she because they are not offensive to her but added, I wouldnt suggest that we remove them. I think if a book is realistic of a certain part of society it should be in a public library. BOARD Chairman Evan Whitesides said, Its our responsibility to determine library policy. I dont believe we should just swim with the tide. I think we have an obligation to deal with a higher level and not contribute to bringing people down to that lower level. The board will formally review the situation in a later meeting when the full membership is present, tb There are probably 100 worse books (on the shelves). But if I hadnt been told to read it out of duty I wouldnt. The first 20 or 30 pages I thought were dull. Many books I might find distasteful but it has to be there for those who want it. What may be offensive to rn mm -- I THINK what we have to look at is that the community is made up of many different Miss Layton said. people, There are some people who look at the world as it is or how they would like it to be. Were trying to meet the needs of all the community. It is considered one of the better novels by a contem- writer and is generally found in libraries and is used on a university level. Personally I dont like it but I think the book can stand on its own merits. Those things are often offensive to many (explanation of sex acts) but in modern literature we spell everything out. This is the kind of day porary liiitiR LE 1 , .V miles west 20 training 275 HILL AFB officials said cause of the crash is unknown and an official investigation is being conducted. 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The book was brought to me by someone who checked it out. I think it " was checked out by youth. MR. SWAPP said he read the entire book and had held it about one week until the library board meeting. I always thought elected officials had a moral obligation to try to spend tax dollars wisely and I think this is money spent foolishly. In defending the previous library stand, board member Lynette Wilson said, during mm Harold T. West 5300 South, Ogden, was killed on impact about 1 p.m. Capt. John W. Brumfield, 31, of 4575 Monroe Boulevard, Ogden, was taken to McKay-De- e Hospital by a Hill AFB rescue helicopter in critical condition. Capt. Brumfield died of multiple injuries about 6:30 p.m. LT. COL. Reynolds, 38, e Roomate with flyer only Layton, Utah Mrs. GREAT SALT LAKE -Two Hill Air Force Base pilots, both living in Ogden, were killed Monday afternoon when their F-- 4 Phantom jet I , Mrmherof the Federal Depo.it Ineurance Corporation Commissioner RCA 13" COLOR TV CALCULATOR 5 CASE ' others, OUR LOWEST PRICE YET SALE PRICE 376-125- In a telephone interview with Commissioner Swapp after the meeting, he said he was unaware of the previous Jet Crash Kills Pilots natural consequences as an effective way of discipline and promotion of strong and loving relationships within the family by giving democratic leadership for children, tb FREE LLOYD'S . CANT decide for Miss Layton continued. Obviously it affects I Layton. PRE-SEASOriV- got our number? HEARTLINE PERSONAL LOANS and age were living in. decide? The assault charge against Mr. Stewart was filed follow- of here while on a mission. Offered said Library Director. 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