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Show REI LEX JOURNAL BULLETIN LEADER AUGUST 19, 1982 ICaysviUe News Federal Changes Mean More Hungry Utahns love it money well. Bt sSM BERG By TOM SALT LAKE CITY -Te- d-rrrfi cutho k mean leaner food smaller Mamp allotment, elfare check or lo of u altogether are translating into more hungry and destitute jxoptc. an area group has Been told. MEETING AS the Utah Clergy and Laity Concerned politics of food task force in Salt Lake Ctt), last Meek, the group of three dozen religious leaders and concerned la) rest dents is attempting to combat the problem through education. food doves and distribup tion and investigation of food programs. In a "working proposal" Tmcke Van Dyk said. "Many of us know there is hunger in Salt Luke City. Ut. and the U.S. We meet the transient who has not eaten for several days and is in search of just one self-hel- meal. WE MEET the mother w ith several children w ho tells us that she still has not received her food stamps and that her children must go without for another day in hopes her stamps will be in tomorrows mail. We also meet the senior who is living on a canned soup diet but is afraid to ask for what she deems as a handout from her local church or society. Such awareness brings ob- stacles to those wanting to help, she continued. Two of the greatest obstacles are ignorance within our commun-it- y and insensitivity among our national and local leaders. There is a need, now more than ever, to document hunger within our community and share this documentation with others. THE NEED to sensitize our public officials is also crucial as they go about slashing social programs so badly needed by our nations poor, she added. Her proposal called for learning about federal feeding programs, identifying places that have contact with the poor and serve the hungry and documenting actual cases of hunger. SHE SAID in talking to groups "myths" must be overcome, such as food stamp recipients receiving huge portions The averorgoingtotherich. age food stamp recipient gets 46 cents per meal. The only way someone earning $40,000 a year can get on the program 5 is if he has children. People who are poor and hungry are always subjected to the wrong information," she continued, noting the only study done" indicated recipients "do spend their food uh as 1 r. Lar- Catholic Church in Salt Lake we can send money to Washington. D.C., and get it back, said Bishop J. W illium Wilkinson of LDS Church "Weve got It is my experience that somewhat like 7U percent of these cases have means (to meet needs) if they know how to do it. We need the expertise. BIT REV. Tony Watkins, "Self-sufficien- sounds good where a lot of people have to deal with the institution is (on a) soup line and (theyre) not reaping the benefits. Is it possible in the short-t- erm to talk about If you feed people, they have the opportunity after they're full go out and get a job." Indicating that one group is doing to fight hunger was Peter Holdorf of Utahns Against Hunger, who said his group is enlisting aid from local church members to bring excess pro- duce from their gardens to their offices for distribution the next foru Sundays from 12 to 3 p.m. He said surplus cheese w ill also be available as a "way to begin to provide food for the poor" and get them acquainted with places that can give assistance. tremendous the number of peo- THERES A increase in ple coming by and asking at their offices at 565 E. 400 S. for help, he continued. We dont have the resources to respond. It's becoming an increasingly enormous problem." Member Kevin Murphy -- Leader-Bulletin Is not responsible for return of pictures or manuscripts. Thank you to professional food. We need to get people hands-o- n minis- experience, tering themselves and not in Salt Lake City and gain petus nationwide. Stressing im- freedom church services have in working to meet needs was Carole Carlise of St. Marks Episcopal Cathedral in Salt Lake. A realization of the fact this doesn't go to the taxpayer (such support), that is a parti- cular freedom to move outside of eovemment." SHE SAID more time should be spent working outside of government to solve problems. "People want to be involved. I don't see why other churches (besides LDS) cant do the same thing. I think it's a surer way to go people serv- pres-iste- ACTIVE VOLUNTEER nt attempts he asked, "what about the other 89 who dont get a job? What about the single mother who cant go to work? The group will tour the LDS Welfare Square during their next meeting. By WANDA LUND Catharina (Toos) SOUTH WEBER Pluim has given a warm response to a country which gave her a rather cold reception when she immigrated here from Holland in 1956. HER HUSBAND, Willem Jan Pluim, had come to the United States four months earlier and was waiting for her and their four children. Wim, our oldest son, was eight, and the baby, Imilina, was only six months old when I came, said Mrs. Pluim. I had a bassinett, four suitcases and a big crate. I was fortunate that I knew English, but two other families that traveled with us didnt know the language. They helped me with my luggage, and I helped them with the language. DEREK RYAN LEE BRANDON FERGUSON CHARLES J. APPLEBY HAPPY BIRTHDAY It's time to give birthday congratulations to three north county youngsters, two celebrating birthdays this week. They are: Brandon Ferguson, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Ferguson of 128 Hill Field Road in Layton, whose looking forward to a Sunday birthday and Derek Ryan Lee, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Lee of 76 N. Country Lane in Fruit Heights, whose big day was Monday. A recent arrival ranks is Charles J. Appleby, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Apin the pleby of 46 S, Villa Drive in Clearfield, whose birthday was July 31. 1 ld KaysviUe News Mr. and Mrs. John Murcock and grandson, Woody McCal-luand her two sisters and their familes, Mr. and Mrs. Clark Woodbury of SLC, and Mr. and Mrs. Sharon Winter-to- n of Charleston, vacationed at Zion and Bryce National . parks Pres, and Mrs. Eldean Holli day and nephew Sid Noble, Janet and Denise Zion of King-maAriz. motored to Camp Lowell, Wyo. to visit with Steve Noble who has been working as a camp assistant all of the medical association, were in charge of the social. A Sunday visitor of Mr. and summer. ' The annual summer dinner son Don was Elder Alan party of the Davis County Richard of Adelaide, n, Medical Association was held Reid int," (with information) and tell (officials) heres what we need TO GO and help yourself is (good), Mr. Blackham said, but speaking of the one in 90 who may land a job after AND REV. Watkins said "people need to get involved more than just to distribute Mr. Diurrvt Voice ton the telephone): "1 my husband in the club?" Club Waiter: "No, madam, Im alraid he How do you know? didn't tell you my name." Husband aie neser here. nud.im especially ihose who are wanted on the phone." REV. WATKINS said "if we could get a dynamic overview of what the Mormon Church does we could go national around Thanksgiving. "I think a lot of people don't want to buy out of the problem and dont know about federal prog- 14-1- ter of Mr. and Jone have been vacationing in the Hawaiian bland for 12 day. I hey alo pent time in la) Angeles, C'ahl. gmented by teaching people to plant their ow n seeds and store a similar year's supply. WE HAVE a supply and we can guarantee people won't get hungiy," he added. Committee Member Steve Blackman of Salt Lake City asked if the LDS church would be willing to expand its program outside the church. "Its a widespread problem how can we share this?" noted the Salt Lake City Food Bank works to get food collected through yearly school food drives but added, "As people realize the depth of the rams." Calif. Gregg I. Hanum, director of band at the U. of U.. look lb university band on a 2'A Meek lour of I urupe where they relented concert in various countries. Dale I hum is confined to the LDS Hospital where he underwent surgery recently, Mi Diane Daniel returned July 2J from Hawaii here he attended the Hawaii BYU Campus, She wa alo employed at the Polynevian Cultural Center. She i the daughCO, Daniel. TodJ Ballantyne and John ehouses are slocked with a years supply of food au- ing people. And when one member said professional skills are often needed, Bishop Wilkinson indicated former hours donated by physicians in the 17 hospitals owned by the LDS Church until the mid !970s. problem" perhaps a church-relate- d drive could be held of Salt Lake City, and Mrs, Jolie Kumolo of San I ranen BISHOP Wilkinson briefly explained aspects of the LDS Welfare program, noting individual ward bishops estimate what members' needs are and said those living in his ares had purchased 80 acres to produce vegetables. He noted a soap factory is set up near Salt Lake's Liberty Park while macaroni is produced at a welfare facility i.t Kearns and cheese in Logan, for example. Over 100 stor- City. "What do we do now while we're waiting for the government to do something? this parish has given out $ I. wto in aid since July and we've had to turn many away. This is our world we live in what are going to do?" "Its a pipe dream to think group coordinator said. arm-ingto- n, But as one woman attending ry Stcllen of hi. Patricks Welfare Services. al said, "We bear about people who you can give a fob to cat for a day, W hat can we to to teach them how to fish? though, the group realized, with the problem brought to meet our problems here. Mr. and Mr, Jay Green, Mr, and Mrs, I Ml lailin of Kaytsille, Mr. and Mr. Burnham Leonard of north f and families, attended the Glenn and Annie Green family reunion held on Aug. H at the home of Mr, and Mr. Max Green in Fruit Height, Mrs, Janie Heap took her daughier Mrs. Cynihia Non Ja of San I mncixco to lunch at the Lion House in SLC on Wednesday. On Saturday, Mr. and Mr. Leon Heap entertained at dinner for ms aunt and uncle. Guest Mere Mr, and Mr. Henry Timmerman, Mr. and Mr, Cecil Sumner, all bureaucrats." INFORMATION alone won't help (hove in need, home by those The Reflex-Journ- at the Oakridge CounAug. ty Club. Dr. and Mrs. Robert V. Kelly of Layton, president 1 1 Mrs. Russell W. Buhler and WE ARRIVED at New York Harbor in January, and the weather was very cold and rainy. My children and I were not allowed to go through Customs until the crate was unloaded from the ship, and we had no shelter. I kept going back onto the ship to get milk , for the baby. Finally, the Captain of the ship realized what was happening and helped us out of our predicament. THE CAPTAIN expedited their passage through Customs and gave us food, she said. It was important that the family get on a train in Chicago to arrive in Utah at a certain time to be met by Mr. Pluim, but a conductor said there was no space. Showing the determination that has characterized her life, Mrs. Pluim said, "We have our tickets. My husband is going to meet this train, and we are going to be on it. BUT THERE is only one seat, the con- ductor protested. That is fine, Mrs. Pluim responded. My three older children will share the seat, and I will sit on the armrest and hold the baby. HE AGREED. Then she bent her efforts toward getting one of the other Dutch fami Toos Pluim displays her emergency kit as part of her activities not only in the PTA but the countys emergency medical services council. The Dutch native is involved in a myriad of activities around the county in addition to raising a large family. 72-ho- lies aboard, a couple with seven children. They finally attached another car, so we all made it, she said. THE PLUIMS became parents of four in the U.S. They have two daughters and six sons. All but the three youngest sons are married. Mrs. Pluim makes trips back to Holland each year to see her mother, but during the rest of the year she busies herself with volunteer work. other children after arriving SHE SERVED for ten years as a club leader, about 20 years in the Cub Scout program, and 20 years in various volunteer jobs for the PTA. In addition, she worked in the Primary, MIA and Relief Society organizations of the Church of Jesus Christ of 4-- H Latter-da- y Saints. Mrs. Pluim has served as president of the Clinton Elementary School PTA, North Davis Jr. High PTA and Clearfield High PTA. She was Commissioner and later President of the Davis North PTA Council, two years as an associate director in the Davis Council and one year as a regional director. As a regional director, she also served on the state PTA Board of Managers. SHE HAS served on the board of directors of the Davis Vocational School and on the board of the Davis County Emergency Medical Services organization, with which she is still involved. visit in HolFollowing her month-lon- g land this year, she will be involved with other committee members in conferences throughout the state to demonstrate recommended supplies and materials for a kit for emergencies. Conferences will be held in Richfield, Cedar City, Moab, Provo, Brigham City and Salt Lake City. A representative of the Red Cross will accompany her. 72-ho- SHE WILL also take with her the kit which she has prepared and which she keeps in a huge plastic garbage can in her living room. In addition, she has a container of water there. The kit is packed with canned food, a flashlight and batteries, a battery-powere- d radio, a plastic container with a lid for use as 72-ho- a toilet, soap, disposable cups, plates and utensils, a wool blanket, a first-ai- d kit, and many other necessities. In case of emergency, such as a chemical spill forcing evacuation of homes or an earthquake, she is ready with the items needed for at leasf 72 hours. well-equipp- I HAVE a dream that we can teach the people throughout the state, so they will all be prepared for emergencies, she said. She also believes that each school should have an emergency preparedness plan to keep children safe. OUR YOUTH is our future, she said. have been working for the past ten years to make people aware of the need to be ready for emergencies. She is one of five persons writing an emergency preparedness program of instruction for 11th and 12th graders. She is also taking training as an Emergency Medical Technician at Westminster ColI lege. MY HUSBAND said that when I die, I am going to be buried with my first-ai- d kit, she said, chuckling. He has been very good in putting up with all of my activities, as long as I have dinner on the table in the evening. All of my boys have learned to cook, sew and knit, and we make quilts together as a family project. We also enjoyed having a foreign exchange student from Holland, Margie Woets, in our home one year, and she was like one of our family. I love kids, and I have always enjoyed my teenagers. IN HER spare time, Mrs. Pluim enjoys knitting, crocheting, embroidering and various outher handicrafts. She frequently takes a project along to work on while she is attending a meeting, unless she has to be in charge. The Pluim home serves as a hospitality house for visitors, and every year travelers from Holland stop by for a few weeks. I POLISH the copper for the first visitors, but after that it doesnt get polished, Mrs. Pluim said. We take our visitiors to see all the attractions, and enjoy it very much. |