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Show The Payson Chronicle, July 30, 2003, Page 20 Payson Native Dave Wilson Works To Build Union Strength In Utah Ive known Dave all my life. He does a good job and works hard. I d back him any time, says Ted Nielsen, who has served as Business Agent for Local 1498 of the Carpenters Union and was an Organizer for the Rocky Mountain District Council for the Carpenters. There must be a good number of others who feel the same way because Dave Wilson now holds one of the most influential union positions in Utah: SecretaryTrea-sure- r of the Utah Building and Construction Trades Council. One of those is Ed P. Mayne, Utah State Senator from West Valley City and president in Utah. Ive known Dave several years, Senator Mayne told the of the AFL-CIChronicle. I consider him a colleague, a brother, and a friend. With Dave, what you see is what you get. Hes as honest as the day is long, and he has an impeccable reputation for honesty. He works daily with people in government, business, construction, and he has O great communication skills. The list of committees Dave is part of would rival that of any business community- conscious businessman. hes a trustee of Along with a position on the Executive Board of the Utah AFL-CIthe Ironworkers Joint Apprentice Training Committee. He functions on the political committee of the LaborManagement Committee of Rocky Mountain Steel Erectors and Reinforcing Bar Association. Add to those the Utah Registered Apprentice Steering Committee, the Utah Training Directors Association, the Employment Security Advisory Council. For the Utah Labor Commission, he serves on the Workers Compensation Advisory Council and the Work Place Safety Committee. He works on the Safety Grant committee for the Utah Construction Council, and under the auspices of the Salt Lake Chamber he serves on the Health Care Advisory Council, the Urban Development Advisory Council, and the Business and Government Advisory Council. Hes part of the West Valley Chamber of Commerce, and works with the United Way Agency Review Team on Health and Wellness, as well as with the Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Environmental Health. The road to all this responsibility started with Daves parents. Buzzy Wilson, his dad, was part of the Steelworkers Union while working at Kiegley Quarry, and his mom, Rowene Dixon Wilson, joined the meat cutters union and worked at Safe ways as a wrapper under meat cutter Cliff Voorhees. Daves early years included work in plumbing, steel working, and mining before his lifelong association with the ironworkers beginning in 1 972. He joined the unions when the majority of ironwork was done by union contractors, but since then, things have changed. My main focus now is on education, he said in an interview with the Chronicle. As a union representative, I need to help demonstrate what it used to be like; what its become, and what could be done with union help. I want the workers of this state to benefit from what we accomplish. He is in the right position to accomplish that, having taken over the position of SecretaryTreasurer of the Utah Building and Construction Trades Council after Steven Richins, who had held the position for 25 years, passed away last October. When Steve died, Dave was thrust into a very difficult position, says Senator Mayne. After six onths he was saying how much work the job entailed. But everybody involved supported him. Taking over Steve Richins position put Dave in what Cliff Howard of Local 354, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, calls Probably the Number-tw- o labor guy in Utah, just behind Eddie Mayne of the AFL-CIHoward points out that he and Dave were both organizers for their respective unions ar i both advanced to leadership positions at about the same time. Dave is dedicated and 1 lieves deeply in what he does. He cares about the workers and what unions can do for O, Labor-Manageme- nt O. them. Senator Mayne adds, Dave is not just working for union members. What he does affects all working families in Utah. It impacts jobs, safety, and health. He helps provide a meaningful interface between workers and construction companies and developers. As for Mayne himself, he has been approached by backers to run for the Third District House seat as a Democrat against incumbent Republican Chris Cannon. I havent made my mind up yet about that, he notes. In years past Ive always said no, but this mother to look father and a year Im thinking about it. I have an after, and I dont know how good the duck hunting is back in Washington. Besides that, Im wondering whether I can do more good as one of 435 as a U.S. Congressman or one of 78-year-o- 83-year-- ld 29 as a Utah Senator. Both Dave Wilson and Cliff Howard say they would support Mayne wholeheartedly if he chooses to run for Congress. Historic Downtown Payson to Host Hot August Nights A Summer Market and Fair As the sun begins its descent toward twilight the streets of Historic Downtown Payson come alive, sizzling with summer fun! Hot August Nights, A Summer Market and Fair hits the streets Thursday evenings in August beginning at 5 p.m. Each night sports a different theme with unique competitions, prizes and live stage shows. This will undoubtedly be the coolest way to spend your Thursday nights in August, said Dennis Morganson, promotions chairman, Historic Downtown Payson. In addition to the great shops and restaurants open everyday, the downtown district will be filled with vendors selling arts and crafts, summers produce, gifts and food. Included in each evenings festivities will be a Silcox Antique Auction with a preview beginwagon ning at 5 p.m. and auction at 6:30 p.m. Young Living Heritage Park will offer free horse-draw- n rides every night during the event, taking participants on a magical tour up Main Street, around Memorial Park and back. Youll be enthralled by the rhythm of the horses hooves as you find moment in time. Continue to browse and shop as a live show gets yourself in a simpler, slower-pace- d underway each evening around 7:30 p.m., filling the streets with energizing music. Young and old alike will enjoy the Giant Slide and Bounce House sponsored by the Wilson and Park View Elementary PTAs. Each night will offer exciting contest with categories for children 1 2 and under, youth 1 3 to 1 8 and adults 19 and up. First, second and third place prizes will be awarded in each category every night just before the live show. Hot August Nights August 7, Chalk Drawing and Play Dough Sculpture Contest. Everyone is encouraged to show off their artistic side and literally paint the town (at least the sidewalks) andor create a masterpiece sculpture from a pound of play dough. Sit back and enjoy the live sounds of The Red Rock Band. This contemporary five-pieband will have you tapping your toe in no time to a combination of current hits and yesterdays favorites as well. Its time to blow the dust off of your favorite August 14, Old Country Fair and Bake-Ofcake, cookie or pie recipe, bake it up and enter the Hot August Nights Country Bake-Of- f. Multiple be entered. Ribbons and prizes will be awarded in each age category. FYI: save some delicacies may room before dinner to enter the watermelon-eatin- g contest. This evenings entertainment is YOU! Karaoke the night away, you may need a couple of root beers under your belt for a little extra courage. August 21, Poetry, Photography, Nature Art and Carving Contest. Poetry and photographs should have a Payson theme. Please keep photographs 11x14 (matted) or smaller. Or show-of- f your creativity with nature art, utilizing grains, beans, wood, flowers or other natural elements. Please deliver photos, poetry and art to the Payson City Library on Historic Main on Wednesday, August 21 between 1 1 a.m. and 6 p.m. to be judged and set for display. Please provide easels and stands as needed. Tonight savor the sounds of The Simple People, a local folkrock group that will take the stage around 7:30 p.m. Hot August Nights, A Summer Market and Fair is sponsored by The Daily Herald, The Payson Chronicle, Historic Downtown Payson, Central Bank, Creekside Needle Art, The Dalton Brothers Spring Creek Cafe and Candy Co., Daltons Fine Dining, Far West Bank, Morganson Custom Frames and Sew Forth, Payson Chamber of Commerce, Payson City, Quigleys ConocoGas n Dash Chevron, Wells Fargo Bank and Willow Creek Home Decor and Gift. ce f. Hot August Nights We want to create a fun and exciting reason for people to gather downtown, said Wilma Carlsen, board member, Historic Downtown Payson. I think there will be something for everyone to enjoy at Hot August Nights- - good food, good fun and good entertainment for the entire family! For more information on Hot August Nights, please call Dennis Morganson at 1 or 1 0 Diana Erb at ext. 3 . 465-055- 465-520- |