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Show " CBT.R' DIVISION U OF U T LISSARY UTAH 81112 SAL" LAKE CI1Y SLR I L" K .Ml It 101 special COLLECTIO! 15 Comm route Priori u $ Poctoge iUiKKATf PAJD HmMrto I I oyton. Utah 64041 Oex Davis TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1987 Rep. Hansen gives cpep talk to Davis Republicans By TOM BUSSELBERG Reflex-Journ- al editor KAYSVILLE The United States Constitution is divinely inspired but it requires people to get in and work to protect those freedoms, U.S. Rep. James Hansen told several hundred Republicans Friday night. Gathered for the traditional Lincoln Day dinner at Davis High School, here, he also strongly defended President Reagans actions. Hes weathered a bullet in the chest to one crisis after another. Presidents are made to take flack and hell handle this one. He admitted though, that were going to have a little tough sledding. Although the Farmington hometown boy was the keynote speaker and guest, he kept his re -- marks brief as did Davis Schools Supt. Lawrence Welling. Referring to Lincolns one year and five teachers worth of formal schooling, the superintendent said education is the backbone of a literate constituency. Its time to circle the wagons-- we need principals and protection. Our schools need strong community support and we must stand firm in our resolve. We must not shirk our responsibility. It is our time for making mature decisions," he added. Lt. Gov. Val Oveson, a Bountiful resident, also spoke briefly with all indicating they wanted to keep a rather lengthy program on schedule. Kicking the meeting off into high political gear was County Party Chairman Ruby Price. Theyre going to have to get a new bedroom (instead of Davis Hundreds of Republican Party backers filled the Davis High School cafeteria for their annual observance where the Gettysburg Address was recited and brief remarks heard from Rep. Jim Hansen and Lt. Gov. Val Oveson, among others. (Photos by Jim Haskett) County). Were (GOP) going to get so organized. Davis County has been selected as a major center of Republican strength, she continued, noting selection to the GOP Urban Association. Lets unite, join hands. Lets not backstab. Were the number one organization in the state, Mrs. Price said. Then she emphasized a need for more than one voice in the Legislature when she said, we dont want to see any one group dominate. That referred back to accusations CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO Forget drags, chamber told .r- j? yW .. y By TOM BUSSELBERG LAYTON Blackouts while driving along the freeway. Near total lack of the use of legs. Irritability and rudeness. For a time, those all described Berta R. Kim, community services director at Humana Hospital Davis Norths alcohol and drug treatment unit. The recovering alcoholic at one time ran four very profitable businesses and raised six children. At the same time, she was married to a husband with a high civil service Air Force job. That meant entertaining Generals and other such brass at their Hawaiian residence. I started drinking socially, slje told the Layton Chamber of Commerce. But then I wanted to drink more than just socially. The stress got to be too much. I forgot to take some time for me because I was so into everything else, Ms. Kim recalled. I was having blackouts while driving. Many times I went down over the edge of the freeway, went over cliffs, hit embankments, she i Y continued. I thought I was going insane. On top of that, she was losing the use of her legs. Unbeknownst to her at the same time she was drinking heavily several of her children were becoming chemically dependent. One child was on cocaine while another was using marijuana. The personality change is tremendous. I changed from what I would consider a very nice, cheerful loving person to a totally mean, irritable and rude person. She turned to Alcoholics Anonymous for help and since has spent years in drug and alcohol treatment programs for herself and later for many others. She urged parents to get olved-spend more time with your kids. Get information regarding drug use. She gave tips to help spot drug use. During drug use, kids will change their habits. Theyll get very reclusive. They dont want to listen and have a distant look in their eyes. Cocaine use leads to a runny nose, she added. Drug and alcohol use is hardly inv- s confined to youth, however, she stressed. Nationally, up to half the workforce indulges in drug and alcohol use although that doesnt mean theyre all addicted. Alcohol is especially easy to conceal on the job because it can be odorless, Ms. Kim said. Although every type of drug and alcohol and drug is bought and sold, alcohol, cocaine and marijuana are the most abused, she continued. Citing a Firestone survey, she said those on drugs or alcohol were 3.6 times as likely to be involved in plant accidents; 2 Vi times more week or longer absences were needed; they were three times more likely to require sick benefits . On top of that, the same group functioned at about 67 percent of their top work potential, she added. Noting the lunchtime two drinks an hour routine, she said those couple drinks on an empty stomach can impair someone on complex tasks and thats not very much alcohol, she continued. Many believe most alcoholics VCl. v - - are Skid Row bums. Only three percent fall in that category. ven percent are respectable, job holding. Another myth is that alcoholism is a moral weakness. The truth is, its a disease, illness. Alcoholics cannot control their own drinking. Even though it threatens their job, health, family, driving under the influence is quite common. A lot refuse to look at it (the problem) until theyre in trouble. She emphasized not only the poor get involved in abuseit hits the middle and upper income strata as well. Industry is finally sensitized to the problem, she said. For years, drugs and alcohol have been hidden in the workplace. Most physicians arent aware of drug and alcohol problems or treatment, she said. Doctors arent asking why people are having get very little drug and Ninety-se- drug-alcoh- ol prob-lems-th- ey alcohol training. Alcoholism can affect children indirectly through upbringing by an alcoholic or drug dependent parent or even grandparent, Ms. Kim said. Alcohol instills a lot of fear. You dont know how to stay sober and yet you dont know how to stay drunk. Continued on page two Snow must be removed, rule states LAYTON The Layton City Council has decided to help Mother Nature along with snow removal chores. Thursday evening, the council approved a new city ordinance requiring city residents with sidewalks to remove all accumulations of snow, sleet, hail or other precipitation impairing safe access and use of said sidewalks. Under terms of the new ordinance, the removal shall be completed within 12 hours from the termination of the depositing storm. Violation of this ordinance Vocational Education Week graphically depicted by Mike Shifflett, second from left, a sophomore art student at Davis High School. He submitted the winning entry in the Davis Area Vocational Centers poster contest that accentuates this weeks activities at the center and in the Davis School District. Mikes art instructor, Vaughn Perkins, is at left, while Gary Baldwin, DAVC coordinator of the weeks events, is shown presenting a certificate and letter of achievement. Chris Convery, DAVC counselor who has coordinated many of the weeks activities, is at right. Mike is the son of Elwood and Susan Shifflet of Kaysville. Open houses at the center and in schools will highlight vocational opportunities with the public invited. I amendment constitutes an infraction and is punishable by the imposition of a minima fine. A person cannot be jailed for not removing snow from a sidewalk. . City Attorney, Mark Arnold, indicated the ordinance would be enforced when and if complaints were received from citizens about unsafe sidewalks within the city limits. Rep Jim Hansen visits with GOP supporters at the annual Davis Lincoln Day dinner Friday night at Davis High School. (Photos by Jim Haskett) Fruit Heights will run park FRUIT HEIGHTS Fruit Heights is getting into the parks and recreation business. As the city fills in there is a concern parks will be available for residents, city administrator Steve young says. At the same time, Davis County is trying to divest itself of park-typ- e services that generally are handled by cities. Thats where Fruit Heights comes in. Nicholas Park, just west of Highway 89 and east of Davis Golf and operated facility. But if details Course, is a county-owne- d can be worked out, Fruit Heights will take over maintenance and operation of the developed acres. It would mean wed have to create a parks budget, Mr. Young said, but thats something most cities are doing. Fruit Heights has grown rapidly in the past few years to more than 3,500 residents now. Were paying for the maintenance so there will be no upfront money that must be transferred to the county, he explained. Part of the agreement will reflect a clause that we will not discriminate against he indicated. There has been some concern elsewhere over higher fees that might be levied against using another citys facilities. There may be some fees charged to use some of the park facilities but we would not in any way make those discriminatory, Mr. Young emphasized. Final details of the agreement are still being worked out. The council is expected to formalize the action in an upcoming meeting. 10-pl- us non-residen- non-residen- ts School meet set Patrons of Davis County schools are FARMINGTON invited to attend a special information meeting Wednesday, Feb. 33 at 7 p.m. in the School District auditorium. Representatives from the Governors office will explain his ALERT program for education. There will be time for questions and answers. |