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Show I I WEEKLY REFLEX DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL, APRIL 17, 1980 NORTH DAVIS LEADER, APRIL 17, 1980 . Announces Democratic Candidacy For Senate By TOM BUSSELBERG OGDEN Ogdens mayor of nearly seven years has declared himself a candidate for the United States Senate on the Democratic ticket and called for positive use of government. HE WILL oppose incumbent Senator Jake Gam, a Republican, and will have to contend with winning the Democratic nomination over at least candid one date, Daniel L. Berman. In an Ogden press conference, announcing candidacy 7 late last week, the year-ol- d mayor clearly set out to declare a difference in government philosophy with Mr. Gam, who he said has sought to change the governI am running ment system. for national office because I believe in this nations institutions, but more importantly, already-announce- soon-to-be-3- because I believe in its citizens. AS CITIZENS of the U.S. we have witnessed a decline of confidence in the government the Presidenof this country - UTAH MOTHER OF THE YEAR - BOUNTIFUL Norma Clark Larsen, a Bountiful woman who reared eight children after her husband died in 1964, has been selected as the 1980 Utah Mother of the Year. THE widow was selected from among eight candidates. She will compete for the coveted American Mother of the Year award next month in Phoenix, Ariz. My family has always come first in my life, said Mrs. Larsen. Weve suffered a little and sacrificed a lot, but we have managed to stay together and now most of the children have their own families. ' ' f' !. iV 1 ,(11 Jt' I WOULD have gone to any length to stay with my family, to keep from working outside the home. My goal was to rear a prayerful and loving family who have courage in their own convictions and concern for others. Mrs. Larsen said she managed to pay off the mortgage of their home after her husband died, and at the age of 50 she enrolled in the U. of U. and graduated with a degree in sociology. MEANWHILE, ALL of her eight children have attended or graduated from college and all five sons have served missions for the Church of Jesus Christ Saints. of Latter-Da- y Most of the married children still live in the area and so we hold a family Mrs. Norma Clark Larsen, of Bountiful, after being named Utah Mother of the Year is shown with trophy she received for 1980. She will compete in early May for national Mother of the Year title. at least once a month, each family taking a turn at sponsoring the party, Mrs. Larsen explained. THE LAST family party was held last Saturday night a celebration dinner for the new Mother of the Year. Mrs. Larsen was nominated by her family and each in their own words wrote a brief summary of what their mother means to them. ALSO, DR. Royal Garff, one of her teachers at the University of Utah, wrote a letter of recommendation saying in parti. Mrs. Larsen is not one to advertise' her good deedN and the noble and helpful things she has done for her family, but the lives she has touched for good must be one of the great human dramas of our time. The new Mother of the Year has devoted many years to for her volunteer service church, community and mankind. Her volunteer service would total many thousands of hours. SHE WAS instrumental in the organization of Davis Countys first polio vaccine clinics. She served as a member of the Bountiful Community Services Council, was active in the County Democratic Party, and served in the LDS Church in the ward presidencies of the Primary and Relief Society, and served as stake, regional and multi-region- chairman of LDS Special Interest Groups. Mrs. Larsen was always doing things to help others even though it was she and her family that probably needed the help, observed a neighbor. SHE BOTTLED and canned her own fruits and vegetables and when she had sufficient, she would share her harvest with the neighbors and friends. To help make ends meet, she would buy damaged railroad goods. After a few years, she invited others to participate with her. THERE WERE times that the front yard would be? to-'- 1 vered with canned goods that ' were delivered by the truck load," she said. But the project got out of hand and had to be discontinued. Mrs. Larsen is a spiritual person and used many of her own personal experiences and some of those she had heard from others to write her first book, Love. His Everlasting THE HARDBACK volume of very spiritual experiences dealing with healings, blessings, answers to prayers, etc. A second book of the same title is being prepared for publication early next year. Its been a real thrill for me to receive this coveted honor, especially after being nominated by my children. What better compliment can your own family pay than to nominate is full Library Sees Increase In Circulation Figures . CirculaFARMINGTON tion in the Davis County Library system totalled 477,595 during 1979, up some 12,800 materials from the previous year, the library director re- ports. AT THE same time, library useage also saw quite a growth" especially in the headquarters facility in Farmington, said Library Director Jeanne Layton in a report to the board, recently. The only area to show a decline was in bookmobile use, down from 208,000 in 1978 to 193,000 last year. Miss Layton said she was not sure what had caused the decline, rioting that no changes had been made in stops, with some, such as one in Centerville near a supermarket, showuse each y ing substantial The instance. for Saturday, bookmobile is operated by the State Library Board under Contract to Davis County. Cost to the county for that service is about $45,000 this year. 5 TWO bookmobiles serve he county. The service has been an item of controversy for some library board mem- j bers, who said the service should be provided at any location warranting it, regardless Of distance from the county libraries. A board policy has indicated the bookmobile cannot be located within one mile of an established library or oper ate on school grounds during school hours. Board member, Robert Arbuckle, said he felt the bookmobile should be allowed within a mile of a library while Board Chairman Evan W'hite-side- s and member Eva Jean Law said they felt the rule should be retained due to budgetary restraints. IF THE budget is tricted how can we go into rescen- tral Bountiful, for example, said Miss Layton. It serves areas farther away (from the library). Thats what its designed for." She explained that bookmobiles did not stop at schools during school time because that would mean a duplication of service between the school library and bookmobile. THE BOARD asked Miss Layton to review the bookmobile policy at the time of her reinstatement early this year and a proposed revised policy will be presented at the April 28 board meeting. In further explaining county library growth over the past year Miss Layton said use of meeting rooms at both branches had seen substantial growth. A fairly large circulation growth was also recorded at headquarters library. MEETING ROOM use jumped from 7,128 at north to 11,701 and grew by nearly 7.000 at south branch, from 11,583 in 1978 to 18,277. No meeting facilities exist at headquarters at present. Figures for use of materials at headquarters showed a growth from 36.588 in 1978 to 45,158 last year. Growth at the two branches was far less noteworthy, going from 98,267 at north branch to 102,236 and growing by less than 300 at south branch, from 136,149 to 136,423. OVERALL usage increased by 15,000, with heaviest usage reported at south branch. That library saw an increase from 79,814 to 83,719 while north grew by about 1,000, from 53,192 to 54,311. Headquarters jumped from 23,217 to 26,068. The library acquired nearly 12.000 new volumes during 1979 with total holdings reaching 155,272, or just over one book or item per Davis County resident. That com- pares with about 200,000 at the Weber County Library, the county closest in population to Davis County. THE ANNUAL report indicated nearly 30.000 cards in use countywide, or about one for every four residents, ex- cluding Kaysville, which maintains its own library. The budget totalled $653,000, with about half of that for salaries, tb cy, Congress, courts, business management and labor. Performance at the state and local level too, has sometimes been disappointing. But I believe that with responsible, confident and positive action, we can restore confidence in our government." Noting the same political system conceived to run 13 struggling colonies was instrumental in making America the most powerful nation on earth he continued, "The institutions of that political system have been modified in the intervening 200 years. The methods for governing a struggling nation of three million will not work for our 200 millions. We can no longer be governed with the simplicity of a town meeting. HE CALLED for cooperation with federal government, instead of fighting it. Working with federal government nets instead of fighting it Ogden city approximately $300 million annually in payrolls, federal grants, school lunch programs, transportation, social and cultural endowments. Federal bureaucracy is a fact of life. Im not advocating bigger government and more government, but better government. I have no doubt that things can bo imprbVed, thats why Im runniflg,' but We1 must realize that the system can and does work for us now. REVENUE SHARING A. STEPHEN DIRKS citizens. The kind of progress that Ogden has made in the past six years is the result of that sort of partnership. Without all of us, the largest mall in the state would not be built here in Ogden. EMPHASIZING citizen involvement he said, If we do not participate the evil is on our heads. But for those of us who care, there is both a challenge and a privilege. Turning to what most term as the nations number one he said, I dont problem have to tell you that the challenge is inflation. And while we may not always realize it, our position as the leading nation of the west is a privilege. We represent the most powerful economic force in the modern world, and thats going to be the real battlefield economics. Its not the weapons of destruction that win wars, its the strength of the economy that produces them. STRESSING that government can and does work, using personal examples Mr. Dirks said, I am asking for the Democratic Party nomination in this race against the incumbent because I believe in a positive approach to government, not a negative one. I believe in changing our system through modification, not by attack. We as a nation are not in the grip of some mysterious malaise. There is nothing wrong with this country that its citizens, working together, cannot make right. FOLLOWING his speech, the only questions asked were by Don Olsen, political repor- ter for KSL Television. He served as Senator Gams press secretary from early 1974-197- WE NEED to change the system for the better from within, not consistently attack it from without. Each of us is the government and citizen participation must begin at the Among Mr. Olsens questions was in what ways Mr. Dirks would differ in government approach to the incumbent senator. To that Mayor local level. Decisions, Dirks replied, I would be whenever possible, should be proposing them (laws) and not made at that level of govern- continually voting against. I ment that is closest to the peo- would vote differently. I dont expect to reform Congress. As ple affected, he noted. But in acting for our own a result of Gams election I interest we must realize that dont see any changes in govrarely are decisions as simple ernment. as right or wrong. We must alHE SAID positive governways realize that our neighbors are affected by our de- ment participation would be better than fighting as Senamands. We are all in a partnerAs we government, business, tor Gam has done. ship approach the problems of you tor such an award?, Larsen asked. Mrs. THE ANNOUNCEMENT was made by Dr. Virginia Bryner, president of the Utah Mothers Association, at an award ceremony last Saturday afternoon. Cheryl Clark Lant, of Orem, was chosen as the 1980 Young Mother of the Year at the same ceremony. MRS. LARSEN was born Sept. 24, 1917, in Brigham City, a daughter of Jonah and Estella Frisby Clark. The family later moved to Salt Lake City and Mrs. Larsen graduated from West High School in 1935. The following year she married Rudy Larsen, a student at the U. of U. Our children were aged five to 23 when Rudy died, said Mrs. Larsen. Our oldest daughter was married but the other eight children were still at home. America we need to rise with the institutions we have in place. How can we have faith in America if we are continually told that we have liars, etc. in government? We are the most powerful nation on earth. We do provide for our people and we are growing in spite of the world problems. We should be positive. Kaysville City Library will be closed April 19 for carpet installation. Refurbishing pro By DICK STUCKI A report showing the amount of help to Davis County cities by the Federal Revenue Sharing Program during the past years has been released by the Utah Foundation, a private research organization. SINCE THE establishment of the federal revenue sharing program in 1972, all of the cities in Davis County together have received a total of $10,952,563 in revenue sharing funds up through 1979. In addition, $1,822,654 has been allocated to these cities for the 1979-8budget year. This works out to $14.86 per capita, or a countywide property tax levy of 5.71 mills which is $5.71 per $1000 of assessed valuation. 0 funds are more or less able to spend them as they wish without the extensive requirements for eligibility and administration that are attached to most of the categorical federal aid programs. FOUNDATION analysts have pointed out that the states share of federal revenue sharing funds have been used to support the public school operating program. If the allocation to the state is not continued beyond Sept. 30, 1980, Utah would have to come up with $7.2 million to continue those programs they used the funds for, during the fiscal year 1980-8and more than $14 million in subsequent years. THE ANTICIPATED allocation beyond September was included in the 1980-8state 1 THESE ARE the facts that were reported by the Utah Foundation, in a detailed analysis of the federal revenue sharing program and its impact in Utah. The federal revenue sharing program as it is at present, will expire on September 30, 1980, unless it is renewed by Congress. THE PROGRAM has been under a large amount of criticism during recent months, and it is hard to tell how Congress will treat it. Despite early skepticism concerning the permanency of the program, most of the cities have incorporated federal revenue sharing funds into their regular operating programs. 77.5 APPROXIMATELY percent of all revenue sharing funds expended in Utah have gone for current expenditures, 22.1 percent for capital outlay, and 0.4 percent for debt service. The State of Utah along with cities throughout Utah have received $285.1 million in federal revenue sharing funds during the period of 1972 through 1979. AN ADDITIONAL $42.1 million has been allocated for the final period from Oct. 1, 1979 through Sept. 30, 1980. The cities that receive these MR. DIRKS is a Salt Lake City native, graduated from high school in Daly City, Calif., and majored in mathematics at Weber State College in Ogden. He served in the U.S. Army in Korea and professionally works as a partner with Asset Exchange, an Ogden real estate and investment firm. He was to have begun campaigning this week in southern Utah and has not finalized his Davis County stops, his press secretary said. jects are still at the library. A NEW sign was painted on Men L Toft Honored At Science Fair Lite honored by the Weber Science Fair held annually at Ogdens Weber State College. ALLEN L. Tuft, Davis School District secondary mathematics and science supervisor, has been honored for 18 years active support of the science fair program that involves dozens of junior and senior high students each year. Some 0 Davis County students participated in last Rudolph Larsen, Tempe, Ariz., in the Secret Service of the U.S. Treasury Department; Emery Harry Larsen, with Browning Freight Lines, Salt Lake City; Bruce Norman Larsen, supervisor of assistant 25-3- payments for the State of weeks Weber competition, Utah; Douglas Charles for example. Larsen, Kaysville, Utah Job Service; Mrs. Robert (Paula Norma) Perkins, Salt Lake City, housewife; and Ross Edward Larsen and Joyce Estella Larsen, students at the U. of U. -- levy. ALLEN L TUFT A longBOUNTIFUL time supporter of Wasatch Front science fairs has been Mr. Tuft, of Bountiful, initially worked with the Salt Lake area fair when a science instructor in Salt Lake City. Since joining the Davis District 18 years ago, he has helped spearhead activity by students of the district and for many years coordinated fair activities at fairs in both Salt Lake City and Ogden. Currently, all final Davis projects are entered in the Weber Fair, tb budget adopted by the 1980 State Legislature. Those who are defending the federal revenue sharing program say that the program allow s more of the functions of government to be provided by units of government closer to the people than would be the case if the decision-makinpowers were centralized in Washington. g THE OPPONENTS of the program, on the other hand, say th t these funds have been obtained mainly through added federal indebtedness and that this has contributed to the current high cost of inflation in the U.S. Opponents also claim that the program has led to the fiscal irresponsibility by not requiring those who spend the money to be responsible for raising it. Burningham Announces Republican Candidacy Rep. Kim R. Burningham announced this week that he will be a Republican candidate for election to the Utah House of Representatives. Burning-hawas appointed to serve as a legislator in the recent budget session, representing District 56 in Bountiful and Woods Cross where he now seeks election. THE approaching legislative session will be a critical one," explained Rep. Burningham. "This is a crucial decade for Utah. The impact and financing of growth is our most pressing challenge. We have a one-shopportunity to make the right decisions. The recently announced cuts in federal revenue sharing as well as the projected future demands of the state will create an intense contest for state funds. The legislature must act responsibly and with foresight to avoid serious financial problems within the state. IN RESPONSE to recent federal policy changes. Rep. Burningham said, The deficit financial policies of the federal government have created a serious economic and tax crisis. If the president is sincere about returning significant gov- ernmental responsibilities and if a back to the states federal tax cut of corresponding proportion will be allowed we are on the verge of a historic transfer of real power back to the people. Such a transfer of power will restore power to state legislatures." As a member of the legislature, Rep. Burningham currently serves on the Education Standing Committee, the Taxation and Revenue Standing Committee, and the Public Education Appropriations the front window ot the library by Allen Barker from Ogden and reads Kaysville City Library, and is similar to the lettering of the city hall which shares the city-owne- Committee. All of these are critical for Davis County. THE DOLLAR loss to Davis School District caused by the elimination of federal payments in lieu of taxes threatens financial chaos in our schools next fall, said Burningham. We urgently need strong measures by the legislature to assure that the tax efforts of the various counties in Utah provide an equalized overall revenue per student a treatment that has long been given lip service in theory but has fallen short in practice. My experience in the last session of the legislature emphasized the fact that the legislature has very limited time in which to complete many important tasks, commented Burningham. THOSE legislators who understand the subleties and intricacies of this intensely political process have a tremendous advantage. I quickly learned that it wasnt Library To Close April 19th CHILDREN ARE Justine Julie Larsen, in the English Department at Nauhai University in Tiajin, China; Clark Not All Work Its not just the work I enjoy, said the taxicab driver, "its the people I run into. Coast Guard Magazine FUNDS chart will show the amount of federal funds that each city in the county has received along with the equivilant mil TVie above d building. enough to just trust that the right decisions would be made. It takes effort, compromise, teamwork, and parliamentary skill to pass a bill. The relationships that legislators develop from session to session are a vital asset in building successful Inside the library, carpet will be installed to improve the childrens area. The local chapter of the Jaycees have donated carpet and installation as a civic project. Lavars Counter Tops and Flooring, a local Kaysville business, is providing the carpet and the labor. coalitions." Burningham has been drama at Bountiful High School for the past 20 years. After graduating from Davis' High School in 1954, he obtained his bachelors degree from the University of Utah in 1960. Since that time, he has received two masters more juvenile books were checked out in March than were in February. Use of juve- nile books, including easy readers, picture books, young adult fiction, as well as juvenile biography, juvenile nonfiction is increasing all the time. Youthful readers are en- couraged at the Kaysville City Library. Efforts are being made to upgrade and develop the book collection, as well as to make this section of the library as attractive as possible, np de- grees, one from the University of Arizona ACCORDING to library statistics, two and a half times a teacher of speech, debate and in interpretative speech, and a second from the University of Southern California in professional writing. Rep. Burningham is married to the former Susan Clarke, and is the father of two sons. They reside at 932 Canyon Crest Drive. 55S55S:Wftt5aft5 SSSSSSSSSS highly trained people. EVERYONE IS invited to come to the open house and also the state convention. For more information about the open house, the state convention and the Utah Association of Women, contact Norma Rae Hemsley. ly Thomell, 295-794- 9 or Sal- |