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Show OCTOBER 20, 1987 '(Bvcb Damps By Brian Gray Party chairmen square off at Rotary luncheon of 9,000 new jobs while states Colorado around us lost jobs Idaho and The exception Wyoming was New Mexico with a net gain of 4,000. Moody stated the Republi- By ED HANSEN Conservatives in Utah are discovering something they should have known long ago... Theyre not conservative enough to please some of our moral crusaders. g The most recent fodder for the cannon is a teenage pregnancy prevention survey proposed by a Governors Task Force. Hardly a liberal group, this conservative panel is attempting to develop strategies to encourage abstinence from premarital sex, a worthwhile aim considering that one in every 10 teenage girls will become pregnant this year in the United States. The task force is not considering a massive dose of sex education. Its talking about family values and morality, a mom and apple pie menu reflecting Utahs conservative diet. But before the task force can develop strategies, it needs to know some facts, including the most obvious: How prevalent is teenage sex among Utahs high school students. You would think the task force would be congratulated for attempting to lay the proper groundwork. No company would introduce a major product before conducting proper market research. But from the howling of g moralists, youd think the task force was taste testing martinis in the school lunchroom. I couldnt believe it, said the Republican chairman of the task force after the Weber School Board voted to deny the group a listing of its high school students. And I thought I was conservative. ..Sometimes you have to pull your head out of the sand and get some information. Granted, the survey much like any other government instrument has its problems. General questions like "Have you received sex education? are too d to elicit any worthwhile data. And, like most student surveys, it is common for students to giggle and lie. But the most common reason for opposing the survey has nothing to do with its methodology ...Most of the opposition stems from the graphic questions. One school board member set the tone when he worried that high school counselors did not have the ability to field follow-u- p questions, an injustice, he said, to shyer students who supposedly would line up at the counselors door requesting a dictionary. I dont think the counselors need worry. The survey contains no terms that students are not already acquainted with. You guys think were stupid, said a student representative. We hear these things every day. As the Bible says, A child will lead. The comment from the kid was the most eloquent of the entire session. folks dont understand todays teenaThe understand that physics formulas are not the ger. They dont school on bathroom stalls. The moralists written high slogans need a shot of reality: School hallways are not representative of Little House on the Prairie and student conversations dont revolve around the latest chess match. n Students are fully aware of terms and acts. ..What they arent aware of are the consequences. The opposition to the survey is indicative of the need for it. If d sex education, parents were responsibly providing there would be no furor about statewide school programs. But how can parents confront the issue in the home if theyre unwilling to confront certain words or descriptions. After all, its hard to enunciate clearly when your head is in the sand. The Davis School Board will soon act upon the task forces request. Maybe the board should turn it down on the grounds of poor construction. But it would be silly to oppose it on moralisright-win- right-win- poorly-define- head-in-the-sa- head-in-the-sa- too-ofte- home-base- tic reasons. A California member of the U.S. House of Representatives We have to stop said it best. He told a national newspaper, worrying about whether teenagers are having sex. They are. DEADLINES News Thursday 5 P.M. Display Ads ....Thursday 5 P.M. Classifieds Friday 5 P.M. Craig Moody, Republican State Chairman, and Randy Horiuchi, Democratic State Chairman, were introduced to the Centerville-Farmingto- n Rotary Club by Walter Bain, State Representative from Farmington, to speak on accom- plishments, plans and philosophies of their respective parties. Chairman Horiuchi started off publicans took the governorship with a caretaker attitude, he said, when what is needed is more pizazz in leadership to move the stat ahead economically. He said the Democrats seek to keep integrity in education; 13,000 more students each year through the year 1993 will be coming into a state education system that already has the lowest per capita expenditure per child. The intensity of Utahs problems, budgetary and unemployment, Horiuchi said, will bring about changes in leadership. Chairman Moody, in his address, said the Utah Republican Party, made up of some parties and interests, well represents all of the people. Things look bright for the Republican Party within the state; of Utahs population regard themselves as Republicans. Because of the loss of 80 millioij in revenue with the loss of Kenne'-- t cot and Geneva Steel, the state was two-thir- faced with difficult budgetary problems. But state leaders faced those problems and made the tough decisions. It is not popular to cut services and to raise taxes, but they did balance the budget. The $160 million state budget (90 percent of the normal budget) was destributed to: Education $68,000,000 Road repair $50,000,000 CONTINUED John Stahle, OwnerPublisher Jr. J. Howard Stahle Tom Busselberg Manager Editor 544-913- 3 FROM PAGE ONE McKenzie. They distributed maps showing the number of convenience stores in the area. The fact that a 1 1 and an RBs store very near this corner are contemplating closing shows that the market for convenience stores has reached the saturation point, the PTA spokeswoman noted. At the conclusion of the presentation by both sides, the city council agreed with the earlier planning commission and the citizens in the area. As one citizen stated, We dont need another convenience store in this location. 7-- 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 Mam, Layton, Utah 84041. Subscription rate. 25c per copy, $6.50 per year, mailed In county, $7.50 per year outside ' In response to tax questions from the floor, Chairman Moody stated that tax reform could be dealt with within the Republican party, and that third party based on tax reform had about a 40-6- 0 chance of coming into being. The proposal for a head tax for school children to support education has regularly been defeated in the legislature. He sees a flat tax as one in which all taxes on food and medicine would be exempted, the tax would start at dollar one and be based on gross income without capturing a congressional seat. This gave Utah better government, he stated, because it was government more balanced and which better represented all of the people. The Utah Democratic Party is not a mirror-imag- e of the national party. Utah Democrats are more independent, conservative, and practical. They have a passion for the people. In Utah, they have sought to capture the moderate central ground of the political spectrum. Horiuchi felt that the Republican Party has gone to the extreme and therefore lost much of its influence. He said the Reagan Administration has had the largest deficit since George Washington and has forced the largest tax burden on the states and cities in the nations history. Utah Democrats seek to expand their party among small businessmen who have the skills to men be legislators. Their plans are to double their representation in the Senate and to take the majority of seats in the House. He sees a good possibility of taking another congressional seat and of taking the governorship. The Re- Council nixes store permit Published weekly by Clipper Publishing Co. Inc. 96 South Main, Bountiful, Utah 84010 . the program by pointing out the significant gains made by the Democratic Party since 1986 in the Utah House of Representatives and in (strictly road repair, not administration or Highway Patrol) Reflex-Journ- al can philosophy as one in which the best government is the one that governs least, at the lowest possible level, and closest to the people. RANDY HORIUCHI CRAIG MOODY When early release programs were Social Services $15,000,000 (for every dollar invested in a hand- any deductions. tried, three of 25 released were back in 72 hours). icapped child before age five, theres a $7 return) Prison $15,000,000 (double bunking in every possible facility did not diminish the need for space for prisoners. At the state prison, 40 percent were sex offenders. Chairman Horiuchi thought efforts should be made to streamline government and to investigate Economic development $3,000,000 (Super Collider proposal, getting new business in state the key to Utahs future). Chairman Moody pointed out with pride that Utah had a net gain government management of resources and services. He stated that in some instances, there is too much government. Economic outlook less than encouraging5 By vices, up 1,040 and finance, increased by 70. Those work areas showing drops scene. Some 71,480 county residents were: construction, down by were working while 3,890 were out I,- 060; transportation dropped by of jobs, Mr. Bailey says. For the 20; mining down by 30 and governWasatch Front North district that ment, decreased by 290. includes Davis, Morgan and Weber A look at the jobs composition counties, 115,480 were working in for Davis County still reflected a y the area, a drop of 350 large government impact, although from August. Only 520 more were less than in the past. Some 21,730 employed than September, 1986. were registered there, including That equals an annual growth rate 15,920 in the federal sector. Conof less than percent. struction employed 3,190; mining, Thats perhaps the lowest rate 50; manufacturing, 6,790; transof growth in several years, Mr. communications and portation, Bailey says with the decline in nonutilities, 1,500; trade, farm jobs in September a bit sur- public II,- 130; finance, insurance and real is usualsince prising September estate, 1,150. ly a growth month as schools resume and many return from Statewise, March appeared to be vacations. the highest unemployment month Most of the districts industrial when the jobless rate peaked at 6.9 segments were gaining jobs but percent. While down to 6.5 perlevel that was more than offset by a sizecent, the states able decline in the services indusis still percent above the national average. At the same time, try, he says. Growth has occurred over the past year in several the jobless rate is a half percent areas, including: manufacturing, more than a year ago, Mr. Bailey ".p 500; trade, gain by 310; ser adds. as does optimism for more growth on the national economic look TOM BUSSELBERG CLEARFIELD Less than economic condiencouraging tions continue in Davis County, notes Clearfield Job Service Manager Jack Bailey. In fact, although Davis Countys joblessness rate is better than Webers and most other counties across the state, it lagged behind Salt Lake, Box Elder and Cache in northern Utah during September. Davis Countys rate stayed at 5.2 percent, the same as in August, but was a full percentage point higher than a year earlier, Mr. Bailey recalls. There is some hope for better conditions in the future, however. Utah seems to have turned an economic corner, says Lecia Parks, Job Service labor market economist. Even though the unemployment rate has not changed much recently, it seems destined to fall in upcoming months . Growth in both manufacturing and mining together with continued expansion g in sectors also seem to presage a brighter out service-producin- three-count- one-ha- lf one-ha- lf Bubble in place for fall and winter weather use The Layton City LAYTON Surf N Swim pool has recently been covered with its 17,000 sq. foot bubble and is now ready for fall and winter use. The Surf N Swim is Utahs only d ocean. It can be enjoyed six days a week, Monday through Saturday. Open wave is from 9 p.m. on weeknights and from noon-- 7 p.m. Saturdays. year-roun- 5-- The Surf N Swim offers a complete water recreation program including aerobics, lap swimming, youth swim team, senior citizens exercise classes and swimming lessons. New classes will start after January 1, 1988. A schedule of class times and days is as follows: 5:30-1Monday-Fridalap swim, $1.75 or 20 punch pass for water exercise, $30; $1.75 or 20 punch for $30; 7:45-1senior citizens, (contact Shirley 2 schools; Lynch various organizations; high school team, youth swim team; y, 5:45-6:4- 0, 5, 0, 10-1- 546-858- 8; 12-- 3-- 5, 5- 3, 9, open wave; lap swimming 0, and water exercise (water aerobics, M, T, W, Th). lap swim; Saturdays, swim lessons; open wave. Special events at the pool include: Monday, family night, $8 per family and rafts; Tuesday, elementary night (specified 8-- 9, 12-- 2, 7, 5-- 9, 5-- 9, elementary); Thursday, jr. 5-- 9, (fall and high night; Saturday, winter) reservations. Admission charges are: Layton residents can apply for a Layton resident card. This card entitles the resident to a discount on the admission and pass prices. In order to qualify for this you must bring proof of residency. You may do this with the following informa0, tion, current drivers license, another form of picture I.D. with an address. Individuals under the age of 16 must be accompanied by their parents before a resident card will be issued. The cost of the card will be $2 and will be valid for two years. There will be a $3 replacement fee if the card is lost. Resident fees with resident card will be: adults, $2.50; students, $2.25; children, 1 , $2; senior citizens, 55 and up, $2; 20 punch pass, $40; family pass, 1 year; $275; individual pass, 1 year, $125. Non resident fees will be: adults, 12-1- 7, 1 3-- $3; students, $2.75; 12-1- 7; chil- $2.50; senior citizens, dren, 55 and up, $2.50; 20 punch pass, $50; family pass, year, $375; individual, 1 year, $175. There will be 50 cents per person discount for groups over 10. Tubes can be rented for $1.50 with a 50 cent refund when the tube is returned. The Surf N Swim complex also includes racquetball courts. These are available by reservation or on a e basis. Rac$2 costs quetball per person. Groups can rent the entire pool on Saturday evenings between p.m. for a $200 fee. For more information call the Layton Parks and Recreation department at 1, 1 first-com- first-serve- d 7-- 546-858- 8. Everybody Knows How Effective 57 SERF RsBSSu1 jj Gun. iKSi Chiropractic Can Be For Neck and Back Problems V ... . . BUT have you ever considered going to a chiropractor for headaches, dizziness, tension, nervousness, respiratory problems, allergies, digestive problems, numbness In hands, arms, feet or legs? Since 1895, tens of millions of people with these and many other health problems that did not respond to any other kind of treatment have recovered their health through gentle, natural chiropractic. 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