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Show OCTOBER 7, 1986 L, HrYANS people Reflections An interesting look at people in Davis County Time for Kaysville to support merchants Senatorgets lots ofgood wishes - WASHINGTON, D.C. It was only Laurie Snows second day on the job, but she was whisked into a hectic schedule and a national six-ho- Editor When this column is put together, it usually tries to take a look at life, and lifes experiences. But this week, it looks at an experience that hasn't been very funny at all to those involved. It concerns the Main Street project in downtown Kaysville. When the road was closed last May, merchants and business owners along the stretch downtown had high hopes that things would finish as scheduled by the end of August. Together, they helped formulate the successful Kaysville Blockbuster Puzzle Contest, a brainchild of the citys Chamber of Commerce, which was intended to keep a steady flow of customers coming into the downtown area despite the hassles. But delays came up, as they usually do in construction projects. And Mother Nature didnt help much when August turned out to be much wetter than normal. So the frustration grew. Merchants and residents had to put up with necessary and planned power outages, and some that weren't planned or announced. City fathers had to deal with dozens of complaints, ranging from threats to weeping and wailing. One downtown restaurant closed its doors. The Kaysville Theatre ownership, which hoped a feature story published in an Ogden paper might help sagging attendance, eventually found it hurt them because with the road closed, film vendors refused to rent them films. The theatre is still closed, and may or may not reopen soon, if ever. light-hearte- life-savi- successfull-an- the nation's d media turned to the young Laurie for information. Suddenly, Jake Garn was more than a Utah senator.. .He was prime time. Laurie handled calls from ABC, CBS and SENATOR JAKE GARN NBC... and Mutual Broadcasting, Cable News Network and PBS.. .and New USA Today, York Times, Washington Wall Street Journal, Post, Ladies Good Housekeeping, Los Angeles Home Journal, NewsTimes... and Time, and U.S. week, People, News and World Report. The Salt Lake newspapers showed the expected interest. But so did a variety of specialty publications, especially those serving the banking and financial community. (Gam is chairman of the powerful Senate Banking Committee). And there were other, more sonal calls. A disc jockey from Chicago called for information, saying his radio station switchboard was flooded with calls from concerned listeners... A man in Atlanta telephoned to express his appreciation for Gams act of caring; his wife, he said, was also seeking a kidney donor... Countless callers asked about Garns request to make donations, in lieu of flowers, to the National Kidney Foundation and the American Diabetes Association. It was a very, very long day, said Laurie. I have three telephone lines and all of them were lit up all day long. But it was also very invigorating, knowing that I could help people who really cared. Not all of the inquiries were pleasing. One Utah reported arrogantly requested that a live television camera be placed in the oper-aun- g room so history could record the surgery. And during the surgery, a wire service reporter badgered Laurie to allow just a interview with short him on the operating table. But up-fro- nt five-minu- te most of the reporters, she said, were considerate and mindful of Gams human gift. And one month after the surgery, the interview requests are still coming in. Last Friday we arranged a short interview with National Public Radio, she says, and I just got off the telephone with a representative from Good Housekeeping. Theyre willing to fly to Garns home in Park City to conduct a warm feature piece on the senator. We cooperate with the national media, but Jake has always stressed the need to give priority to the Utah press. As far as were concerned, Utah comes firstbut it is exciting to have so much national Laurie is part of a 17 of which are based in Washington, D.C. Visiting Utahns frequently stop by the senators office on the fifth floor of the Everett Dirkson Buiding, but only a few will actually see Sen. Gam. Congressional duties absorp much of his weekday mornings, and appointments are scheduled Tuesday through Thursday from 6 p.m. On most weekends, Gam travels back to his Park City condominium. The ever- growing Davis Area Vocational Center continues to fill a major cog efforts for counin the ty residents. job-traini- The facilitys training role is growing ever larger, Director Jack Shell told the Davis County Private Industry Council, recently, as they held their monthly meeting at DAVCs Kaysville campus. In 1978, by comparison, some 986 students completed programs at the center vs. nearly 2,900 during the last academic year. Weve had 24 percent average growth over the past eight years, he said, adding, were having a hard time keeping up with the growth. If it continues, we could have 8,600 students enrolled in one year in the 1991-9- 2 year, the director said. DAVC operates on an open entry-ex- it program, meaning stu- dents can enroll at any time throughout the year. The school operates We placed close to 900 students in jobs last year, he continued, emphasizing, oiir goal is optimum employment. State Senator Haven Barlow, year-roun- d. the states longest-standin- g senator, was instrumental in obtaining funding for many of brand-spankin- County economics told to chamber te KAYSVILLE For Utahns traveling to re- For Laurie, its also exciting to be in the nations capitol. A native of Springville, she attended Utah State University and served an internship with the Gam staff. She later worked in press relations for the Department of Education and Rep. David Monson before joining Sen. Gam two months ago. At 28, she is enthralled with Potomac fever. Its a great place for a single person and theres a real sense of satisfaction in working for the senator. Our salaries are relatively high by Utah standards, but Washingtons costs are much higher, too. (An average $30,000 per year salary is often eaten up by $1,000 per month apartment rent. Laurie recently purchased an Washington, the most common quest is for Senate gallery passes and tours to the FBI Building, and the White House. (We receive 15 White House passes per week, says a staff member, And we go through those very quickly. We suggest people call us at least a month ahead of time.) Most of the staff, like Laurie are like transplanted Utahns--anLaurie, most are enamored by the city and its excitement. But I wont forget my roots, says Laurie. Im a Utahn and I intend someday to return to the West. But I doubt Id enter journalism when I return. What Id like to pursue is a teaching career. Im in a position where I view the news media from a different perspective , and I know of their power and their responsibilities. The media for instance, contributed to the image problem of Rep. Monson. No matter how hard he tried, he couldnt change the image left over from a d, turbulent campaign. With Sen. Jake Garn, Laurie condomi$80,000 nium in suburban Falls Church, Va. If Im going to pay $800 per month for an apartment, I might as well pay it toward a mortgage.) two-bedroo- m Snow has few problems with image. The problem is in finding time to answer all the telephone calls. Completes training the DAVCs programs and facilities. In attendance at the meeting The center is there to he said, help people help themselves. Speaking of an example where the center was able to provide training for a private concern with federal Job Training Partnership funds, Mr. Shell related satisfaction from one official. The president of Gourmet Co., that recently started up with 350 employees, said he was an just astounded that operations up and running the first were day. Some 24 out of 31 students whod been receiving welfare were employed by AAG after their completion of a special JTPA program where they learned math and Enskills, glish plus other Mr. Shell noted. AAG didnt go out of their way to employ them. Most would still be on welfare but because of this, they and DAVC have been successful, he added. job-relat- 1 think Davis County will be a better place because of such programs. The Freeport Center said its the best thing that couldnve happened for them, to have this support system. We (DAVC) can guarantee trainig support. Air Force Reserve Airman John A. Jackson, son of Ronald L. and VaLinda A. Jackson of 1271 E. 1250 S., Clearfield, has graduated from Air Force basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, Tex. Davis Area Vocational Center, The Kaysville Chamber of Commerce met Wednesday at the Pizza Company for their regular monthly meeting. Lindi Gregory, an economic de- velopment specialist from the Davis County Department of Economic Development in Farming-ton- , was the guest speaker. She spoke on the program of the aging, which focuses on the retention and expansion of existing businesses. The 15 cities of Davis County have joined together as the Davis County Council of Governments, to help strengthen the business community. The resources available from the agency to the area businesses are: Personnel; Economic Development Specialists interfacing directly with local business and Federal procurement specialist, assisting business in competing for government contracts. Notice of future which designs custom fit training programs. Davis County Employ- ment and Training Programs, which offers on the job training plus pays half of the wages for the time a person needs to be trained. The agency is currently working with Chambers on presentations to take out of state to attract new businesses. Lindi Gregory pointed out that with each new job created in industry, two new jobs are created in services. As Davis County is mostly made up of service-oriente- d businesses, with 44 percent of the work force working out of the county, the need to attract industry will enhance the established business, jw loan fund; provides expansion financing at prime rate interest which is now at 7.5 percent for 10 to 20 years at a fixed rate. Small Business Administration Loans which provides long term, low interest financing. Management Programs: Utah Small Business Development Center, offered through any Utah College or University, gives consulting services, conferences and workshops, plus provides a book, which answers many questions in a simplified manner. Employment Programs: Job Service, which offers screening, testing and placement services. Davis County School District, offering You can be stone cold sober and still suffer from alcoholism. N. Main, Layton 546-636-3 mmmmmmm COUPON businesses. Finance Programs: revoking 296 Cleara mice bids will be sent to local Playing the Game, J&L vocational work study programs. By JOYCE WINTERS 2-- interest, too. "Weve come a long way and d Garn staff, Vocational center trains more for jobs KAYSVILLE There was a communication breakdown between businessmen and the city, possibly the fault of some property owners, regarding the issue of downtown lighting versus decorative trees. The merchants felt the trees would block the views of motorists of their advertising and signs. The city felt it had handled that problem with the type of trees selected. , It has been a long, hot summer for all involved. But the time for fretting is quickly ending, and what the end results of these changes will be, what the benefits realized will entail, rests firmly in the hands of everyone involved. The merchants need to do their best to reattract customers. The city needs to do its part to help those merchants and property owners succeed. And most importantly, the residents of Kaysville and surrounding areas need to do their part. They need to stay at home as much as possible, to give these dedicated businessmen a chance to show their wares. What was once almost a ghost town in appearance has begun its transformation into a warm, hospitable downtown sector that matches the image and reputation of Kaysville itself. It is a good place to do business, and it always has been. Its just a litlte bit easier to drive into now, and a lot nicer to look at. All those who have patiently, and perhaps impatiently, seen this thing through should be commended. As the finishing touches are put g on a new downtown sector, let's get on with the future, and put the problems and troubles of the past few months behind us. That way, everyone can prosper by staying here at home! By TOM HARALDSKN story. It was crazy, she laughs. It was fortunate that I knew the senator. The Senator is Jake Garn. And Laurie, as his communications director, was instantly placed in the role of answering questions concerning Garns hospital visit and subsequent kidney donation. It was my second day on the job when Jake entered the hospital for tests to see if he were a suitable donor, said Laurie. Immediately, some members of the press jumped to the conclusion that he was having surgery. We had to scotch those rumors and explain the whole story. Lets face it, it was a story with a great appeal. And the story continued. On Sept. 9, Sen. Garn entered a Washington D.C. hospital to prepare for surgery; on the following day, surgeons removed a kidney in a procedure, a option for Jakes daughter Susan, a who had suffered from progressive kidney failure since the age of 10. The operation was 1 Carpet or Drapery I I I I I I IN STOCK RECEIVE I I J Offer expires October 30, 1986 must bring coupon in or call for appointment You S.I.C. Provo Ogden Let us bring - our Showroom to YOU! 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