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Show Friday, Navsmbsr 1, 1996 Tfia Sumndt County Buu Voters Go To Polls Next Tuesday With Many Choices by Dava Goates The June primary electioni attracted a slight. 8.7 percent of registered voters in Summit County. Perhaps die reason can be explained in part by the seven " requires majority acceptance by voters in a general election to become law. Summit County If you live in Coalville or Park City, this year's Summit County election slate offers a big clue to the low voter turnout in the Like Sen. HiUyard, primaries. Democratic Summit County unopposed incumbents in Summit Comity this year. One name on die ballot does not an enthusiastic electorate make (as we learned by Observing the former Soviet ' . 'Ihtimi). , But Utah election officials are hoping the presidential election will attract higher numbers this coming ' Tuesday. . non-partis- November Sth will be another elections. national day of decision for registered voters throughout America. Those who did not 1 register and those who fail to vote Tuesday have already voted not to .exercise a basic blessing of freedom ' secured by the pilgrims, patriots and pioneers who died to secure that ' privilege for future generations like us. , Presidential Election - V The good news for those who do plan to vote and for those who love plenty of choices, t is that this presidential election hex xnnwJhing : for 1 everyone. The Democratic Party headliners . Kendell "Tiny" Woobtenhulme and Glen Jones for die seat vacated by retiring board member Diane Evans. Gore. The Republican Party is. offering former Senators Bob Dole and Jack Kemp as their nominees. Never let it be said, however, there are no choices for President and Vice President of the United District 3 (Kamas) has .States. incumbent Kathy Gordon feeing challenger Kevin Page. As with the primary election, each South. Summit school board candidate was contacted and Invited parties have entered candidates in the presidential sweepstakes, and each of these parties has met the election criteria for inclusion on this year's Utah ballot. . The Independent American Party, publication in this week's editioa of the Bee. There were no restrictions given on length or content The candidates' statements are presented in the same order their names wiU appear on this year's final election ballot No less than eight and (including Democrat Republican) national political - Two out of three school board races in Park City also feature unopposed incumbents. Only Carol A. Murphy and Gordon Otdey are staging a real election in District 2 in Park City. South Summit School Board But political participation is alive and well this year in Kamm Valley, where nine citizens filed to run for the three South Summit School Board seats in the June primaries. Challenger Lorie Pearce feces the incumbent Rod Maxfield in District 1 (FrancisWoodland). The District 2 (Oakley) race is featuring are incumbent President Bill Clinton and Vice President A1 . Commissioner Sheldon D. Richins is running unopposed, and no one even filed to run against any of the three North Summit School District Board members who are up for in the the Independent Party, to submit the Party). In addition, presidential candidates from the Green Praty, the Prohibition Party, the Socialist Workers Party and the Workers World will appear on your ballot Some political analysts have suggested die presence of so many minority parties in this year's . election is an indication of Americans' growing dissatisfaction with the two-parsystem, but whatever the reason there is no ty Statewide Races the Third U.S. Congressional Democratic incumbent Bill Orton faces Republican challenger Chris Cannon, Amy L. Lassen, the libertarian candidate, John Langford from the Socialist Workers and "Bear" Slothower who is ' In other statewide races Jim Bradley and Shari Holweg, Democratic challengers, are attempting to unseat the most popular Utah governor since Brigham Young, Republican Michael O. Leavitt, and his Lieutenant Governor Olene S. 1 My name is Lorie Pearce, and I would appreciate the opportunity to represent the RandsWoodland area on the South Summit School Board. During the six years that I was employed by die District, I was impressed with many of the programs that were offered to our students and also with (he bond that is formed between student and teacher. I am concerned, however, with the future of our children and what happens when they leave South Summit High School. I want to make every effort to insure fliat our students are prepared to face die work force or college campus with the ability to support themselves, and that they also have die required to survive in today's society. Today the number of college enrollments is at an all time high, and we need to feel confident that our students can compete with students who graduate from the larger districts. If we can encourage our students to have a goal and work toward achieving that goal the transition from public school to college or to work will be a smoother transition and a self-estee- m Summit County voters will be asked to select a representative from m for Lorie Pearce: of these minority parties (the Three-ter- statement District No. Libertarian Party, the Natural Law Party, the Reform Party and the U.S. Taxpayers Party have all offered candidates this year. Ross Perot, who beat Bill Clinton in Utah last time around, is the most visible and vocal candidate from one District. a . During this campaign many issues have been brought to my attention that I feel should be I look forward to addressed. visiting with you, and would welcome your comments. Parent involvement can and should be a positive influence on our children's 3. We're working on improved vocational training and skills and a better effort fin- post high school education grants and scholarships. ' ' 6.We've tried to instill confidence and trust between students (and their families), Education in our valley as well as the overwhelming amount of any other place is a very complex parental support for the children in issue. There are no quick fix this valley. Jn the meetings we solutions. It is imperative that we have attended we've crane to see all work together. It might be that parents have a deep interest in necessary to compromise in order to education, and want very much to get to a solution that is best for all be involved and included in teachers, classified help, Another of my fundamental beliefs decisions concerning their children. administrators, town councils, the regarding education is that when Who better than parents to see and law, etc. things are going well at home they comment on the 7. Through the State Finance are also going well at school. effectiveness of different educational Co-o- p Ive worked on committees Attitude and support from home is programs in their children's lives? that have saved Utah schools over the key to a child gaining the most We have two children in the their educational elementary school, two in the $2,709,213 using hedge from middle school, and two in die high instruments with bonded opportunities. indebtedness. I was instrumental in I honestly believe that my school this year. I feel a great involvement in teaching the past 10 desire to take part, and to help achieving a direct grant (no payback required) for our district for years at the middle school gives me eliminate of the any $77,450. insight and perspective that will communication barriers that may 8. We've imported several make me an effective board occur between the parents and the schools. nationally recognized figures such member. We have noticed that often times District No. 3 as Dr. Henry Gradillas, Covey Institute, Franklin Institute, Kathleen C. Gordon (Kathy): small communities feel the need to I was born and raised in Kamas. keep up with their counterparts in Stephen Glenn, etc., for special student and family training I graduated from South Summit, the "big city." ' This may lead to seminars. I think it's good for our then went on to Provo Career adopting ideas solely on the basis community, and I would like to College where I graduated in of being current However, new and different does not necessarily continue. cosmetology. I've been 9. Presently, we're in the for thirty years in my mean better. career. For example, we have been process of an effort to I married Deil Gordon, and we concerned about OBE (outcome school district boundaries (to include the tax base) to secure made our home in Kamas. We based education), and the trimester All have system. We've come to question compensation for the Wasatch have six children. County children (approximately 30) graduated from South Summit not only their effectiveness, but that are living south and east of the except the youngest who is some of the negative side effects Ive served we've seen in our own children. Provo River in Woodland and currently a junior. attending school in our district It as a school board member for one We feel OBE has given them a has cost our district a net of term. In that time Fve learned a casual approach to studying, $2001000 per year for several years, great deal about our district, and because they realize there's always We've also and I'd like to get that problem have become a more effective another chance. school board member. It has been observed that cutting core classes to solved. 10. Currently, we've been an honor to represent my two trimesters, rather than the full constituents in demanding the very school year, has negatively affected trying to establish voter preferences to leave the school starting times best for our students in the South their academic progress, particularly in math. alone. School bus capacities, Summit School District. There are some complex issues Finally, we have been im Dressed discipline and money for new buses require a staggering of schedules, facing our district, some of them that the school board, faculty" and but family needs preclude the being growth and the declining students have all been very mindful So we're trying to revenues. Our schools will be of the children in our area with change. innovate with money management greatly impacted. I would like to learning impairments. We are so continue to serve in this capacity as pleased to see the life's lessons of for a better family outcome. If you'd like to see a we continually seek for excellence concern, love and '...iiiiussion this continuation of similar efforts in education for our students. (caches our children, and are grateful Kevin J. Page: to be a part of that. This reflects while the above are in process of I appreciate the opportunity to very positively on the fact we are a resolution for another term, I would respond concerning my candidacy small community. appreciate your vote on November I hope to encourage enlarging for the school board. Sometimes I 5th. ttmd to be a little outspoken, but I'd our programs to include our many District No. 2 Kendell "Tiny" be happy to share seme of my ideas gifted and talented students, who also have so much to offer. They and concerns with the voters. Woolstenhulme: I have lived in Oakley most of My wife and I were very pleased compete for scholarships and my life. I grew up here and was when we moved into this opportunities for higher education educated at South Summit I have community a few years ago to see without many of die programs that. two children in school also. I think we would all agree that this valley is a great place to live and raise our children, and that is why we are experiencing the growth that we: have. This growth is causing problems for our school district, and could affect the quality of education our children receive. Major decisions are going to have to be made in the district I would like to be involved in these decisions to see that we get what is best for our children, and also good for our school district I would appreciate your support Glen A. Jones: Our valley has experienced enormous growth the past few years. With this growth cranes problems to our education system. Decisions will need to be made regarding what new facilities need to be built and where they ought to be built Classroom size should be day-to-d- . - ed gn . give a them more competitive edge. I hope this gives you a little overview of some of the tilings Td like to bring to the school board. Voting Locations Residents of the various municipalities throughout Kamas Valley will find their voting booths at the following public buildings. The polls are open at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday morning, and will dose at 8:Q0 pm. Feoa and Oakley residents will vote at the Oakley Town Hall. Marion residents will report to die Kamas City Building to vote. The Summit County Building is the polling place for Kamas voters, while Francis residents will cast their ballots in the Francis Town Hall. Woodland residents living in Summit County will vote at the Woodland Fire Station, and those who live in Wasatch County will report to the Wasatch County building in Heber City to vote. . Utah'a Highway Death Toll As of October 25, 1996 - Year to Data 1996 Year to Date 1995 Total 1995 Fatalities 238 270 - 326 Driving Tip; Consider safety when buying a new or used vehicle. To keep your head from snapping back, head rests should be directly behind and very dose to the back of the head. Adjust your head rest when you mirror adjust the and fasten your seat belt. rear-vie- w .88. . The closely. our of youngsters transporting safely is always a concern. As a monitored board member I would address these problems with as much input from the people in Oakley as possible, Walker. The Independent American My goal as a parent and as a i Providing better educational school board member if elected is to opportunities seems to be a high Party, die Independent Party and the Natural Law Party also have make sure that our children are priority with many of the people I candidates in the gubernatorial field. prepared to go beyond high school have talked to. I would see that our Democrat Karen Truman and wife a career goal in mind and have high school will work with the universities to provide college the tools to reach that goal. Auston Johnson Republican square off-- for State classes as well as other scholarship Rod Maxfield: Auditor, and Democratic incumbent Attorney Here are TEN IMPORTANT programs. There are a few important things General Jan Grahrlm faces ISSUES that I've spent four that I feel the people of Oakley opposition from Republican Scott enjoyable but busy yean working Burns. Libertarian Andrew into, and I would very much like to should know about my educational is also ranging. McCullough complete most of them before I philosophy. I am opposed to elitism (what I mean by this is one leave the School Board: Republican State Treasurer Ed 1. 13 We've Alter is facing Democratic put together a year person feeling hesbe is better than and Capital Improvements Plan to other people simply because of who challenger DArcy Pignanelli Libertarian hopeful Hugh Butler. ; project population growth and to. they are, hence they are entitled to a better educational opportunity). A match our needs for future physical Rounding out die loaf races for facilities. Senator public school takes all comers and statewide office, State Lyle 2. Land prices have escalated does its best to provide quality and is HiUyard running unopposed We're putting education for diem all. I do not incumbent Republican State out of sight. a resident Kamas together purchase program that want to be misunderstood. I do not Representative and would lode land prices so we wont believe in low standards. I believe off Ure David squares against be escalated out rtf the business of all should be held to the same high Democratic Park City attorney standard. Another idea I have that educating your children. Ruth Wagner. 3. Rather have than along with improving our goes Board State ; of "impact Two District families fees for system is the idea that we all struggling young Education incumbent Lynn Haslem . should work together for the to we've build homes, meets Richard P. Tattoo as his .trying common initiated search a committee for good of our school 19 are there and judges challenger, To this system. It seems to me that many contributions. from private confidence of vote a seeking we offer the voters so they can retain in their point we're in the middle of of us have complaints but between $400,000 and no solutions. Sometimes our focus receiving Judgeships. $600,000, and we're searching for is too narrow. What is good for Propositions one group might be devastating to There are six propositions bn more, 4. another. In recent yean parents We've made amend to important this 'year's ballot seeking inroads supporting parent and groups have gotten involved more the state's constitution or to clarify committees better to hear closely with our education system. minority flu language in an existing law. This Is a good example of what die voice our and of community won. 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