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Show 4A lakeside Review South, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 1983 Davis Democrats Keep Hopes up Through Famine "Were not giving any area up to the Republicans," said DAN CARISRUH Review Staff A common joke heard after an election in Davis County: "Did you hear how the Democrats voted? Yea, they both voted Re publican." Not the funniest political joke, especially if youre a democrat. But the Democratic Party in the county has little to laugh about these days, or in any past days for that matter. The Democratic Donkey has been living in a virtual surviving with low voter turnout while, at the same time, the Republican Elephant is tipping the scales towards obesity. Davis County loves elephants, doesnt think much of ly donkeys. Only two spots in the coun- ty have given the democrats some hope in the past 50 years. Clearfield and Layton have the only solid Democrat support in Davis County. Perhaps solid is too something which Clegg feels is unwarranted. What they hung on us is that we are big spenders. Thats as not true as much as saying all Republicans belong to a club house. Clegg identified the average Democrat in the county All we have to do is let the people know the truth. The truth" according to Clegg is that Davis County residents are not getting good representation from the Republicans now in office. "The people want quality education, they want strong crime controls, they want their elderly to have a quality life, they want air that they can breathe. But the record of the county legislators now in office would show differently." But Clegg admits that tradition in voting and a "shrewd, well oiled Republican machine is keeping the Democratic chances slim. The Republicans align themselves with prosperity, something which all good Mormons are supposed to achieve. So the Republicans have brought together church affiliations with greed to get elected," said Clegg. Clegg, an active Mormon Clegg. as pro-ER- A chance. Clegg didnt have an answer for each individual candidate, but speaking as Jay for Jay, he said he would support the, national platform if he could live with it. The public relations for Democrats in the past year has been far from bright for the party. Art Monson, Salt Lake Countys treasurer and a leading Democrat, was involved in an investigation which pointed at him as mis-susi- and sercounty vices. Monson was later released of all charges but was reminded that his conduct, while not being illegal, was funds himself, is disturbed that many Mormons think good Mormons should vote Republican while inactive, or jack" Mormons, vote Democratic. He says that the Democratic principles of helping the underprivileged of society is much closer to Mormon Doctrine than the Republican Partys leaning towards the rich and comfortable. I believe that if Joseph Smith (founder of the Mormon Church) were alive today, he would be a Democrat. The stereotypical labeling of the Democratic Party as liberal and big spending is what if the National Democratic Partys Platform is again a horse-pil- l for local Democrats to swallow? Last national election, state Democrats wanted to drop the national platform which had and abortion planks, things which had already proven unpopular in Utah. The local Democratic candidates wanted to be elected to office but felt the platform wouldnt give them a I believe that if Joseph Smith were alive today, he would be a Democrat. strong a word. Layton and Clearfield are the only two areas of the county which have elected Democratic legislators in the past 32 years, and that was only two people, Cliff Le Fevre and Becky Nalder.. Some rays of hope flicker in parts of Sunset and Woods Cross, but other than those, few places, the Democrats are surrounded on all sides by legions of Republicans. Jay Clegg, a professor of communication at Weber State College and chairman of the Davis County Democratic Party, is not letting any of those statistics get him down. laborer. s middle-clas- But ' not ethical. And last year Salt Lake Countys Democratic Chairman was arrested on embez-zelme- nt charges. But all the bad press hasnt worried Clegg. As far as dipping into the till, the Republicans are far ahead of us. The positive indications from Clegg would make a poll maker think twice about giving a no contest election for the Republicans, but Clegg admits the Democratic Party will remain in famine for awhile longer. The only times Parenting Skills Workshop Set Are your kids getting you down? Do you sometimes feel inadequate as a parent? Utah State University Extension is sponsoring a workshop to help you upgrade your parenting Wednesday, Sept. 21, with You and Your Marriage as Tools in Parenting. The next Wednesday, Sept. 28, will focus on Developing and Maintaining a Relationship with a Child and skills. Helping Children Learn to Edward L. Fasy, director of Make Decisions. What Is and Mountain West Counseling, will Is .not Appropriate Discipline be teaching the workshop. Fasy and Handling Disagreements has had many years of counselare the subjects for Oct. 5. The ing experience including work at final class on Oct. 12 will inthe Primary Childrens Hospital. clude School & Home A The workshop will begin on Process of Coordination & Re view and a question and answer session. Classes will run from 9 p.m. each evening and will be held at the USU Extension Office (sheriffs annex - upstairs), 50 East 7-- State St., Farmington, Utah. Cost is $25 per couple for the series. is required due to limited class size. Call early to secure your seat. Phone 451-34- or 451-340- 4 to pre-regist- tax-exem- pt low-inco- multi-famil- ShersonAmerican Express and Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company of Seattle are the companies who developed the method of financing the low to moderate income come. Inc. rental housing with the bonds. By federal law, at least 20 percent of the dwellings must be occupied by families whose incomes are less than 80 percent of the area median in pt Strike But Clegg, at least publicly, said he will fight the Republicans on all sides. Clegg said the county Democrats are not organized as well as he would want them to be. He plans on holding communication workshops in the future to help Democratic candidates learn some basic skills. I want them to forget the Im right, youre wrong syndrome. I want them to get all the little things past them and go on to the real issues. Another problem which Clegg said the Democrats have is their open fighting. We work things out in the open while the Republicans work behind closed doors to make it all look so tidy. A feast for the Democratic Party still isnt on the menu for November. Until the time comes when Davis County leans towards the Democratic Party, if ever, Cleggs axiom is perhaps the best to go with: What can they do to us? Weve got to gain. The only way is up. Ends Symphony Will Open Season Now that the Utah Symphony prets in his work. Hall of Brigham Young Univermembers decided to put down Mozarts Violin Concerto No. sitys Harris Fine Arts Center as their pickets and pick up their 4, K.218 will follow, with Silvertheir season opener. instruments, Joseph Silverstein, stein again as soloist. Written in Reservations are limited and new artistic director of the Sym1775, this work is considered a must be made in advance to phony, will open the 1983-8- 4 masterpiece among Mozarts vi- Mrs. Fred (Linda) Babcock, Silverstein Season on Septem- olin concertos. Concluding the Mrs. William (Heidi) ber 9 and 10 in Symphony Hall concert will be Brahms Sym- Vriens, or Mrs. Ralph at 8 p.m. been has which No. 1, Coates, phony (Myrna) The national anthem will offihailed by some critics as the The Corporation of the cially open the 1983-8- 4 subscripgreatest first symphony in the Church of Jesus Christ of tion concert. Silverstein will history of music. Brahms had -day Saints is sponsoring the then appear as soloist and conbeen composing for 20 years be- 1983-8- 4 Utah Symphonys openductor in Vaughan Williams, fore undertaking a first sympho- ing concert. The Lark Ascending. Written in ny, taking several years to Season tickets for the 1983-8- 4 1914, this work is as romance complete the work. subscription series are still availfor violin and orchestra based This same concert will be per- able at the Symphony Hall box on a poem by George Meredith, formed in Provo on September office. Single tickets are also on which Vaughan Williams inter 13, 8 p.m. in the deJong Concert sale for the opening concert. , 582-992- 6; 582-346- 4; 521-731- 2. Latter- Bond Sale Is Planned Housing - A FARMINGTON bond sale by the Davis County Housing Authority to finance housing in Clearfield and Bountiful is expected to get underway in about 60 days. The housing authority will be seeking approval in the upcoming Clearfield and Bountiful city council meetings for the y construction of the units. when the county has crossed over the lines for a Democrat candidate was in the governor elections of Matheson and Rampton and congress elections of McKay. But these crossovers were statewide and had little to do with the Davis Democratic Partys work. It would be tempting for a chairman of the Democratic party in Davis County to put all efforts in Clearfield, Lay-to- n and Sunset instead of putting precious time and money in other county races which are assured Republican wins. The bonding could provide an 0 million dollars estimated for construction projects. The first projects planned are a it one in Clearfield and 17 in Bountiful. Future projects would center on the economy and the willingness of builders to undertake construction of 10-2- 72-un- low-inco- housing. Late Books Will Get Stiff Fines FARMINGTON - All those phone calls and mail notices that Davis County Library patrons receive for overdue books will now cos! an additional $3 service charge if the book is not returned. The library board last week approved the charge to pay -- of informing the patron on the overdue volume and also encourage them to return the volume. County library director Jeanne Layton said the $3 service charge will be added onto the cost of the book but will be tak for the cost en off if the overdue volume is returned. Currently, patrons are given a seven day grace period after the due date before a fine is assessed. The new service charge begins this month at the three county libraries- - YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO THE GRAND OPENING AND RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY Mall to reveal undiscovered talents! Mewff&te of FRAN BROWN COLLEGE OF BEAUTY AND CAREER CENTER 10:00 AM. SAT., SEPT. 10, 1983 REFRESHMENTS PUBLIC TOUR OF SERVED WELCOME FACILITY 521 WEST 600 NORTH LAYTON-NEX- T TO OLSEN CHEV. is a stronghold of hidden This areaAnd if s been hidden too long. Thats why Newgate Mall is playing host to a special art show and sale. Get a little local color! ' Paintings, drawings, watercolors and more by talented local artists. Come in and find your favorite! Its a practical way to start your own collection. if you dont youll know art we guarantee know what you like when you see it! American Touring Artists September Tuesday thru Sunday During regular Mall hours 6-- 11 Youll know what you like when you see it! Sensitive portrayals, impressive landscapes, energetic abstracts, intimate viewpoints at this show theres something for every taste every budget! And even NEWGATE MALL The practical choice 36th and Wall Ave., Ogden |