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Show .J . Thursday, October 28, 2004 IV Ul THE PYRAMID 4V 4 0 Li- -ui Frank Crowther Constitutional Senator Biackham strives for limited Parly candidate for state senate government, protecting citizens EPHRAIM- - Frank Crowther is seeking the office of state senator in District 24. His opponents are Republican Leonard M. Blackham; and Democrat James Parker. My wife, Ginger, and I currently reside in Ephraim. We nave seven children and 17 I up on a sheep, dry- Kidchildren. grew farm m Fountain Green, I served an JLDS Mission to South Africa and received a bachelor of science degree from Brigham Young University; served in military; then made a living, mostly in construction. 1 am running for the office of State Senator because I see that we are losing the freedoms that I have enjoyed. My main concern is the education of our youth. We can overcome the obstacle of having more children-per-fund- s available by giving d Utahs parents vouchers and tax credits to choose teachers, curriculum and materials that reflect the parents New Zealand did, test scores went up, taxes went down and enrollment in public schools increased. would raise taxes Citizens Initiative for increasing governments ownership and control of''land. Its proponents cite the increase in population in Utah as justifies' tion for this. Tne citizens own 22 percent of the land now; wont they need more land to own to accommodate this growth? The Constitution specifies that the gov-th- e ernment shall have land for forts, post of-fices and Washington, D.C. I am against this Initiative and all other unlimited government plans. The smaller the organization that can handle the problem, tne more 1 , efficient it becomes. If you believe in conserving the Constitution in the tradition of the Founding Fa- thers, would appreciate your vote. Senator Leonard Biackham voted with the liberal group 60 percent of the time. He voted values. for gun control and doesnt believe in NaThat is a natural law. Any educator will tional Sovereignty, as he would not sup- tell you that the better students are those port the Get Us Out of the UN resolution whose parents are involved. passed by the State House of Representa- The Supreme Court has declared that tives. I promise to uphold the oath of office to there will be no religion in government, so we need to follow New Zealands example uphold the Constitution and measure each and get government out of schools. When piece of Legislation against this standard. I family-oriente- MORON- I- Leonard Black-hais the present senator of District 24. He is a Republican and believes in limited government m and protecting the rights and safety of the citizens of his district and the state of Utah. Leonard lives in Moroni and is married to Laura Bagley. They have six children and seven grandchildren. He makes his living growing turkeys and is of Moroni Feed Company. Service has been a big part of his life in scouting, church and now in the Utah Senate. Prior to legislative service, he served for four years as a Sanpete County vice-preside- nt He was also part of the famous cowboy caucus. Is he liberal or a conserva- tive? Biackham responded, I dont understand how a call me can liberal, anyone all the liberal groups, I know, beat me up continually for my conservative beliefs and voting record. I try hard to do what is right and be fiscally responsible. I want our tax burdens to be as low as possible and still get the education, roads, water, and safety issues done properly. Making sure the needs of rural Utah are not forgotten has been a big part of his activities. Water, wildlife, rural education, Snow College, enerLeonard Biackham Commissioner. gy, rural health, and proSenator Biackham has tecting rural jobs and agri- in the Utah legislature that been a member of the lead- culture have been his area of anything that will impact rural Utah will have to go ership team in the senate for focus. Some of those who have past Senator Blackhams the last 10 years as majority leader, wmp and currently honored him for is work in- desk. His goal for the future is as the executive appropriaclude Utah Farm Bureau, tion chairman for the sen- Utah State University, Snow to help resolve the public lands issues, increase iob opate. College, Health Care OrgaHis budgets have resulted nization, Pals, Small Busi- portunities, especially for in the state being recognized ness Associatons, Wildlife rural Utah; continue to supas the Best Managed State and Sportsman orginaza-tion- port additional resources for education, and protect your in the Union. Leonard and He also has the endorsesafety, health and freedoms. ving School. Representative Brad JohnAdditional information is He was a member of the son organized the rural cau- ment of the National Rifle available at his web site Utah Driver Safety Board cus 10 years ago and he is Association. It is common knowledge www.leonardblackham.com the senate chair. for five years. Dale Barker, North Sanpete BOE candidate stresses kids come first s. PLEASAN- T- AcIn addition to working in to cording Dale Barker, can- the school district, Dale ran didate for the North Sanpete a dairy for 17 years and curBoard of Education District rently owns Dales Safe Dri 3, kids come first. He is dedicated to whats best for them, and with that thought in mind, he sees some of the most important issues facing our community and the school board as: the No Child Left Behind act, children, literacy, teachers and working together. children behis ing priority. Barker sees their attitudes, feelings, and how they perceive the education process as valuable. He said, We Join have to have happy kids and parents. Literacy and developing a We fully support Senator Biackham in his Our great love for reading in children is very important communities have benefited tremendously from his service. to Barker, it is an essential Biackham is fully informed and sensitive to the economic tool which increases their ability to learn, communidevelopment, desires and needs of the county and always been cate and understand as their supportive to the reach our goals. He is the best man to keep minds mature. ; of to the education Key representing Sanpete in the Senate. students is the teachers. Sanpete County Commissioners: Bruce Biackham , Happy teachers are very Greg Dettinger, and Claudia Jarrett important to everyone, says Barker. He believes that working Although he is a turkey grower, Leonard Biackham is very together includes everyone, students, parents, supportive of the livestock industry. He is an advocate for us administrators teachers, with the federal government and has helped us solve predator and the board of education. issues. Hes honest, hes forthright and he serves us well. Dale has over 30 years of which teaching experience Richard V. Nielson, former president of includes coaching, working Utah Cattlemen Association with students, parents, other teachers, administrators and board members. With Leonard Biackham is a rare breed among lawmakers he is a Drivers Education alone, I man of integrity, vision and dogged determination, who wields have taught and worked with approximately 11,000 substantial influence on Utahs Capitol Hill. Not only does students. rural Utah need Leonard Blackhams voice in the Utah State Barker graduated from in School Granger High Senate, alL of Utah needs Leonard Biackham in the Senate. 1962. He attended Ricks Mark Shurtleff, Utah Attorney General College where he played football and wrestled, and graduated from Weber Senator Biackham understands rural health care issues and is State College in 1966. receptive and energetic in helping with. solutions. He has He served two years in the Untied States Army, sponsored legislation that greatly improves rural access to with one year in Vietnam. health care. He has supported adequate Medicaid funding in He earned a masters deorder to help the needy rural citizens and is always supportive gree in 1976 at the UniversiUtah. of ty of ways to help rural hospitals and providers. Dale taught 12 years in the Greg M. Rosen vail. Granite School District and 18 years in the North SanAdministrator Gunnison Valley Hospital pete School District. In 1966, Dale married Senator Biackham seniority, leadership, and position on the Margie Sartori. They have seven children, Jay, Stefani, Executive Appropriations has benefited schools district in the Abbi, Maggi, Rom, Abe, and state and especially in rural schools. Biackham is committed to Mori; and nine the quality education for our children. MT. Proven Leadership Senator top-mo- Leonard st LACKHAM your Community and State Leaders in Supporting Senator Blackham! . Courtney D. Syrne, North Sanpete School District Superintendent Senator Biackham has done more for the hospitals and healthcare institutions than any other legislator we have known. He represents the peoples needs in healthcare which is often an undaunting task. Thank you Senator Biackham. Warren Benincosa, Fairview ; Senator Biackham is a true friend of public education -especially in rural Utah. He plays a major role in securing small school funding that provides rural students the same academic opportunities as students at larger, urban schools. R. Paul Gottfredson, business administrator for South Sanpete School District Senator Biackham is the best thing that happened to Sanpete. He works and understands all of our issues, not just agricultural. George W. Johansen, Mu Pleasant Honesty, integrity and representation of the people is what Leonard Biackham is all about. . Branch Cox, Fairview Leonard is an excellent man for the position, he is in a position were he can be a real asset for the rural area. His seniority, leadership and respect gives him the ability to accomplish whatever need to be done not only for the rural area but also for the whole state. He is experienced and competent in that which he docs. Lee Barton, Manti Leonard Biackham is passionate about representing rural Utah. the right thing. He has the skills to get the job done. Dave Bailey, President of Moroni Feed Company I Ie is honest and always strives to do Biackham is the budget guru of the legislature and never forgets the needs of rural Utah. Few people understand how challenging the state budget has been the last four years. Blackhams hard work and understanding has lead the legislature extremely well to fund the important needs without a major tax increase. President of Senate Al Mansell fully believe that Leonard Biackham is a true statesman not a politician. He has shown by his leadership in the state senate that he is more concerned about the next generation than the next election. He is truly sel Hess in his service. Dr. Bruce King, D. KM. I Senate District 24 FQGQl REMEMBER TO RE-ELE- BLACKHAM DN TUESDAY. NDV. 2! CT (435) 436-812- 5 O t:rzj3r? www.LeonardBlackham.com Paid for by Blackham for Senate |