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Show SEPTEMBER 8, 1987 L, McKenzie reappointed '(CvcePcrDfjDs By Brian Gray As students, most of were faced with the unenviable task of plodding through the erratic poetry of Walt Whitman. It was this husky Brooklyn boy who called grass the handkerchief of the Lord. A nice poetic reference but one difficult to appreciate while mowing the lawn in 95 degree heat. But it was also Whitman who heralded the "unsung heroes," the common man whose deeds were often overlooked in newspapers more geared to reporting on the privileged wealthy or those politicians in the media limelight. Common acts of decency still get lost in the shuffle and such an act occurred last month in Davis County. Recently we devoted a column to the childrens club organized in an area condominium by Nadine Hanson. Concerned with an approaching long hot summer, she organized a heady schedule of activities and work projects for some 30 children, and, in the process, the kids learned as much about themselves as they did about each other. The response to that column was heartening and other newspaper reporters quickly joined the rush to publicize this unique neighborhood event. In the end, the children had a bunch of press clippings. ..But what they wanted was a playground. Sure, the children had raised nearly $2,000 (including a $100 donation by Alan Blood, the classy president of Barnes Banking Corporation). But the costs of their desired playground were astronomical. The quotes came in around $14,000, says Nadine. Here the children had worked all summer to meet a goal and it appeared that the Big Toy equipment they wanted was out of reach. Thats when Larry Hess and members of his crew at Flying J Oil Refinery stepped in. They couldn't contribute $12,000 toward the fund... But what they could do is volunteer their expertise, their time and their muscle. Larry, raised in Bountiful and currently a resident of the condominium, attended a planning meeting and heard the discouraging word about the financial shortfall. Sure, some money could be saved if the residents constructed the playground themselves but the summer months were drawing to a close. He chatted with the guys at Flying J...And that chat led to a whirlwind of activity. k In a short period, the volunteers arranged for the clearing of the land, then dug the holes and assembled the Big e basketball court was then prepared Toy equipment. A with welders from Flying J constructing the basketball standards. These guys became as excited about the project as I was, says Larry, a safety and maintenance supervisor for the North Salt Lake refinery. All I had to do is explain the cause. When they knew the kids would benefit, they agreed to help. We couldnt have done it without them. And without others as well. Foss Lewis Sand and Gravel in Bountiful agreed to donate 80 yards of sand, a savings to the children of some $800... A Davis County cement company chipped in with a substantial discount on concrete including the free delivery for the pour. Last week the childrens club held their party and awards ceremony. All the children received an award and so did Larry Hess (who, along with wife Terry, received the e Supporter of the Year Award). Its an inexpensive, scroll. But it came from the children. They wrote it with their hands. ..And they thought of it with their hearts. Larry will show the scroll to the other unsung heroes: Robin Fawcett of Layton, Jim Park of Centerville, Marv Putnam of West Bountiful, Dan Rusk of West Valley and the others who spent countless hours in meeting the childrens dream. If they wish to be reminded of their success, they can always pull out a volume of Walt Whitman. But even better, they can drive by the condominium and see the children at the playground. The kids are there and because of them! so-call- et two-wee- LAYTON Layton Mayor Richard McKenzie has been term on the board of directors of the reappointed to a two-yeUtah League of Cities and Towns. Mayor McKenzie was originally appointed to the board in July to fill the unexpired term of Woods Cross Councilman Wayne Saltzgiver. Ogden City Councilman Darrell J. Saunders was also term on the board. appointed to a McKenzie and Saunders will be representing the municipal interests of cities and towns in Davis, Weber and Morgan counties. Named as League President for 1987-8- 8 was Salt Lake Mayor Palmer DePaulis. The Utah League of Cities and Towns is a nonpartisan, nonprofit association of cities and towns created under interlocal agreement. It represents municipal interests at the state and federal levels and provides members a variety of lobbying, informational and support services. ar two-ye- ar KIDS chief to speak anti-dru- -- hand-mad- Syracuse filing SYRACUSE If youre in- terested in running for one of the three city council seats open in Syracuse, disregard an article in last weeks paper. The filing deadline is coming up Sept. 22 instead of Sept. 25, as was erroneously reported in the paper. terms. All slots are for four-year Further information is available by calling the city at 825-147- 7. Bicentennial program mony. Guest speaker will be Mayor Richard McKenzie. A dedicatory prayer will be offered by Evan Whitesides, president of the Layton Utah LDS Stake. The memorial is located west of the large bowery. The circular road nearby will be renamed Constitution Circle. Focal point of the memorial will be an attractive purple maple tree. debate Franklin-Henr- y new Constitution, and entertainMr. Harmer said. The script writer has brought Benjamin Franklins sister into the production. She is an historically accurate figure. Benjamin Franklin's housekeeper was his sister. She was a very witty woman and there is some fun bantering between the two of them during the course of the performance. The committee then got Dr. Charles Metten of the BYU School of Fine Arts, an outstanding professional director, to direct the performance. In describing the show Mr. Harmer says, The performance is a fantasy debate between two divergent personalities: Benjamin Franklin, the sage philosopher; Patrick Henry; the bombastic orator lawyer; Franklin wanting to see a new central government formed that could effectively meet the challenges of the times, Patrick Henry, the firebrand of the Revolution who was so afraid of the power of the central government over the individual and who insisted that if it was to come to pass there had to at least be a Bill of Rights in the Constitution. The debate does a classic job of illustrating the conflict of ideas over the new Constitution, so it is extremely educational as well as entertaining. Continued from page one ing, not attend the constitutional convention, was opposed to the Constitution and to the idea of a strong federal government because he was afraid of what a strong central government could do. Nonetheless, Patrick Henry gets the credit for the fact that the Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution. Once that was done, he then stopped opposing the Constitution. His show was tremendously effective in terms of educating people to understand this one particular aspect of our constitutional history, Mr. Harmer added, so we thought, why couldnt we expand on that and stage a debate between Benjamin Franklin, who was at the Constitutional Convention, and Patrick Henry. The two were divergent in approaches, and divergent in personalities, so it would make a classic confrontation. Mr. Harmer talked to Gordon Jump, who was receptive to the idea and who recommended a scriptwriter who came up with a very effective script. He did a good script, historically accurate, fascinating in the exchange between the two men in the form of a conflict of ideas over the strong central government and the te Power Continued from page one customers by more than 10 percent per year during the past seven years. The formation of a cooperative, called the Utah Public Power Cooperative or UPPC, will allow group to explore alternatives to a takeover of UP&L. If there is a good alternative, the UPPC would be similar in organization and purpose to other Utah community-owne- Reflex-Journ- al Published weekly by Clipper Publishing Co. Inc. 96 South Main, Bountiful, Utah 84010 d Weekly newspaper published at Layton, Utah every Tuesday, in the interest of Davis County and colonies formed by former residents. Address all correspondence to 197 North Main, Layton, Utah 84041. Subscription rate: 25c per copy, $6.50 per year, mailed in county, $7.50 per year outside. electric utilities such as the Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS) and the Utah Municipal Power Agency (UMPA). The firm of Hanifen, Imhoff, Inc. d advihas so far acted as sors and consultants to those interested in public power. If the non-pai- John Stahle, OwnerPublisher Vice President Jr. Luclle S. Stahle J. Howard Stahle Tom Busselberg cooperative is formed, Mr. Manager Editor Brimhall says, the firm could become financial advisors to the cooperative. This would be a paid 544-913- 3 ejServiceVhatVSel g, pro-fami- ly A special MadiLAYTON son Tree memorial has been built in the Layton Commons Park in honor of the Constitution Bicentennial. The memorial which features a plaque with engravings of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution will be dedicated Sept. 17 at 5:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend the brief cere ' service. The position paper lists four operating advantages that public power has over a private company: 1. public power systems are nonprofit organizations that do not pay federal income taxes and dividends to shareholders; 2. public power systems have access to present and future low cost federal hydroelectric power; 3. public power systems have different operating incentives and motivations; 4. public power systems have access to low cost financing. tax-exem- pt It will soon be election time again. No, Im not talking about the upcoming Presidential election that has brought such interest at least in one race well over a s elections that year beforehand. Im referring to the will be taking place around Davis County come November. affairs. These will be municipal or local-typ- e Well if thats all, then who really cares, you might say. That could be an question because it seems as to care when it comes to time the though very few people take elections. local their Here in Utah where we have commercial TV stations only in Salt Lake City, you dont get much coverage of local elections elsewhere. Its doubtful youll hear much about Laytons mayor stomping the streets, or in this particular year, a councilman beating the pavement for votes. Primary elections will be held in Layton, Bountiful and Farmington on Oct. 6. In other cities, including Kaysville and Clearfield, insufficient numbers of candidates filed to make the primof candidates, necessary. ary or whittling-dow- n It does save each city thousands of dollars, depending on how many polling places are used, but does also limit the choice of candidates. Nd, there isnt the heavy media coverage and so maybe that makes the national candidates seem a lot more glamorous, et al. But just who is it that decides whether an apartment house is built across from your private castle (I live in an apartment, by the way)? And who is it who sets your local city tax levies? American central government doesnt do that, at least not yet or in the forseeable future. The President impacts you in other ways, sure. The national income tax certainly bears Mr. Reagans imprint as it stands today. And yes, the speed limit change came about through more than local officials desires. But when it comes right down to it, you are most impacted by these local officials who you usually dont know. In the coming days and weeks candidates will be getting their message out tf they want anyone to vote for them besides friends and relatives. Many of them will be coming door to door some with flyers and some with a handshake, smile and maybe some conversation they hope will convince you theyre the ones for the job. Its not the big bucks that attract anyone to local politics. e Even the mayors in the county hardly make a big salaries. killing. Theyre not close to the Mayor DePaulis-typ- e Sometimes its a big gripe that torces action to be taken. Sometimes its a longing to do something to help my fellow citizens. But its not the glimmer of hope for money and fame that send contenders after seats at city hall. Check with your city to see who the candidates are if you dont know. Get involved. Dont just pick the easiest or most exoticsounding last name to choose when you get to the voting booth. These people are your neighbors, even if they live on the other side of town. Their concerns may well be your concerns. The air you breathe is definitely the same air they breathe. Your schools are the same schools their children attend, and on and on. Thats patriotism in what could be the truest form being a knowledgeable voter and citizen. Isnt that what a republic such as ours is all about? grass-root- BOUNTIFUL Dr. Miller Newton, president and clinical director of the KIDS program, will speak to parents, counselors and others concerned with adolescent behavior Sept. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the South Branch of the Davis County Library, 725 S. Main, Bountiful. KIDS, nationally acclaimed as an effective treatment program for children who have lost control of their lives, is Thousands of teenagers have and been successfully treated through this program. two-pol- ar By TOM BUSSELBERG The conclusion reached by full-tim- Trap IEdlfittapir0 Thanks , anyway! At the time I entered my name as a candidate for Kaysville City Councilman, I was under the impression that Councilman Brit Howard had decided not to seek As you know, he has now declared himself a candidate. Mr. Howard is a e trusted, and valued friend. I find that I cannot in good conscience wage a campaign and run against him. Therefore, I am withdrawing my name as a candidate effective immediately. I wish to thank those who encouraged me to run and who pledged their support to me. I would wish that they support, as I do, Councilman Howards bid for He is an outstanding councilman and worthy of long-tim- Hanifen, Imhoff, Inc. is that preliminary studies indicate that a municipal-leverage- buy out d Laurence A. Huston of UP&L is financially and economically possible. This investment firm and many Utah cities hope to identify and develop the cheapest power system for their citizens. Hanifen, Imhoff, Inc. is gambling on the belief that this will be public power. DO YOU HAVE ANY OF THESE HEALTH PROBLEMS? 1 Amana Microwave 5 onpedro's MEXICAN year limited warranty FOODS Your Favorite Many models to choose from Starting at saii95 Weekly Specials Are Back!! ANEW SPECIAL E EVERY WEEK. 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