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Show WEEKLY REFLEX DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL, NORTH DAVIS LEADER, JULY 9, 1981 V. to hothes TOOi DMTODg s SENATOR FLAMM pre- over $1,500 supposedly being received by a young mother with two children. His letter, I feel, paints a much distorted picture of the average welfare recipient. For instance, if the recipient was employed and paying the monthly amounts of federal, state and social security taxes as listed, she would not be eligible to receive welfare. Also, taxes should not be included as income as they go toward the services welfare benefits pay. And the free medical dental, and legal services are available as needed and not paid regularly as a monthly benefit. It got mighty hot in Davis County over the July 4th weekend with the temperature reaching a scorching 103 degrees on Sunday. It was so hot, in fact, that even the city parks were almost deserted as people found it a lot more enjoyable sitting beside the air cooler in the comfort of their homes. HOT TIME Infant Car Seats To Be Available By TOM BUSSELBERG THEY WILL be offered by the department in Farmington on a first come, first serve basis regardless of income with the hope that although enough won't be available for all county residents based on an average of 210 births a month a rippling effect will FARMINGTON Citing a desire to help reduce infant-ag- e automobile accidents and educate parents to the need for safety measures, the Davis County Health Dept, is gearing to begin loaning infant car seats. promote expanded car seat use, he continued. Currently, the Bear River health agency and a U. of U. health program are conducting similar program. THE DEPARTMENTS board gave approval to the program that will be implemented next month when 17S car seats will be available to parents of youngsters until the baby reaches a weight of 20 ,lbs. WE HOPE it will help stimulate the use of seats for tots, and for the stage between tots and older children and get adults and all ages to use seatbelts," Dr. Leopardi emphasized. Health educator Allen Parker said use of a car seat should Valued at about $40 each, a rental fee and deposit will be asked with the amount to be determined by the next health board meeting Aug. 4, Health Director Enrico Leopardi increase the safety factor tremendously, noting a 300 said. pound impact would result for a 30 pound baby being held by its mother involved in a ten accident. IN OTHER business, a Davis Health Styles program. aimed at making people aware of areas in their lifestyle that should be changed to maximize life expectancy, will 31. run from Aug. Typically, groups of ten, including residents and those working in the county, can be involved in an initial health profile, where blood pressure is taken and the individual completes a form indicating any use of alcohol, tobacco, etc., amount of exercise and other habits. During that session, any problem areas can be outlined, including what steps can be implemented to improve life chances, such as whether a By TOM BUSSELBERG THE COMMITTEE will provide input for local as well as state use, Ms. Johnson explained, noting similar groups will be formed statewide with information to be used in formulating future action. Stressing the need for decisiveness she said, I think its going to be increasingly difficult to put people into (government program assistance) so I believe it's very important. In Utah weve always used the (federal) Social Security Act to get all the money we could and virtually ignored the private sector. I think its about time we worked harder with the private sector." 1 1 RTHLR emphasizing the problem Mental Health Direc- FARMINGTON Faced with government funding cutbacks that could affect much of the countys population, the Davis County Coordinating Council has organized a committee to find ways of helping those who may be left in the cold and is seeking members from throughout the county. SPEAKING specifically of Medialready caid cutbacks that could release 2lf from nursing home care, the group said the private sector, including business, churches and civic groups, could be involved along with government officials in determining what can be done to assist those afTected. It will be by Larry Burdctt, United Way executive director and Alice Johnson. Council on Aging director. but will include input from housing, mental health, health tor Russell Williams said, Weve always approached the individual that it was his responsibility first (for care), the church, neighbors and then who? The pressure js being put on because of this learns better work skills, the wages improve, eventually enabling the recipient to leave the welfare rolls. And with todays high inflation, especially in the housing market, rent subsidies are a blessing to the few who receive them. Many pay over 50 percent of their income for rent. A MORE accurate picture of a welfare recipient in Utah according to the Assistance Payments Administration is a family consisting of 3.1 persons per household receiving an average monthly grant of $313.23. The average total monthly grant including food stamps and medical benefits is I FEEL the Senator has been unjust in leading us to believe that those on welfare have it so good. Given a choice, Im sure the average welfare recipient would much rather be working. Moving to Utah because we pay high benefits is not common as there are at least 15 other states with better payment status per family. Medicaid change. Where can they (219 people) go? What happens with those people? Weve had one death as a result of the Medicaid cuts. Do we do that as a society, allow them to fend for themselves? Righ now, it still remains that we (the people) have a choice (about care)." STRESSING the need to involve voluntary help County Com. Chairman Ernest Eberhard said of the federal changes, Its a brutal thing (impact) but it has to be revealed," adding it could have an affect on things for yean to come. "We need to involve interested people (in the committee)," Ms. Johnson said, indicating the cuts will affect a magnitude of programs from foster care to housing. Those wanting to get involved should conteact the county commission at or ext. 320. '451-32- 773-780- Word to the Wise: Cross streets carefully to avoid the The busybody was pumping the local doctor about the recent demise of the tow n's richest man. "You knew him well," she said and then coyly inquired: How much of his wealth did he leave?" With a tip of his hat. the old 9 197NOKTH MAIN, LAYTON Farmers Insurance Group LIFE- COM MEM.UL ALTO FIRE -- - Excellent crop, ladders and pails furnished. Bring containers. Orchard green, cool, and mowed. Trees are pruned and low. less fortunate. His appeal for input to our respective legislators is admirable, but I urge everyone to seek out the facts and how any decisions that might be made will affect those already huring. EXCELLENT QUALITY 49 North Mountain Road, Fruit Heights Watch for our signs. IN CLOSING, may I just add that there, but for the grace of God, go I! Roselyn Dechart A worker Phone 3768787 Reg. and Nacho, Country Pride 12 Oz. Doritos WHOLE TORTILLA CHICKEN CHIPS LEGS Tang, 27 Oz. Red, Delicious WRANGLERS ORANGE DRINK APPLES Chicken of the Sea, Oil or Water, Chunk 1000 Island, Italian or Crmy. Cuke, Wishbone Ripe, Medium TUNA DRESSING AVOCADOS Blue Plate, 4 V2 oz., Broken Friskies, Asst'd. 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We also have a cenlraliisd bulletin board with all the manufacturers msri-l- n otters lor you to take advantage on We will make an even greater effort to gel these mail-- oilers to you. WHIPPED TOPPING.... DIXON P. RE1SBECK 376-127- LAMBERTS You Feel Livelier rundown feeling. News, Dallas. fr CK Burton Fruit Farm statements regarding those BUTTERTOP BREAD Farmm ne Dus qaalifs hw ml attinp a soar tuaw bnanar ailh mra-waudNr llitmni ringing fm 2 Prtrral 12 Prfrrnl tilt 1 holer maWrarlrd the Vrar. hiHWT I" il yne and af family And wia ran add annth-- f aimhlr damianl wnokr. 'I don y U-PI- While Senator Flamm's intentions are well meaning, it is unfortunate that a public official has made inflammatory Weatem F amity, 8 Oz. Is your house less than eight years old? CIEKfflES physician should be Committee Formed On Long Term Care and other agencies. r young women with dependent children: of the total number receiving assistance, 70 percent are children. and-o- benefits as the recipient THE SENATOR includes a college tuition and books benefit received from education gen- eral public must be made aware that the majority of those on welfare are elderly al grants such as BEOG. Federal monies, not state, are involved, and besides, very few welfare recipients receive educational grants. Those who do will be less likely to be on welfare as they are more employable and therefore become taxpayers themselves. The same goes for day care sents benefit figures totaling Uncle Sam wants you! FARMINGTON BUT HIS call is not for serving in the Armed Forces, its to serve on the Selective Service Board. There are two openings and the Davis County Commission has been asked to help locate a couple of good people to fill the job. Anyone interested in serving on the board is urged to contact the County Commission Office in the Davis County Courthouse, Farmington, and arrange to fill out the appropriate papers. From the list of applications (if there are any) two will be chosen to serve, it was explained. The state of Utah has a reputation of having one of the most efficient welfare programs in the country. The Replies On Cost Of Welfare Aid The following is in reply to last weeks comments addressed To All Workers by Senator Bryce C. Flamm of Ogden, Ut. Need Draft Board Aid $578.23. The recipient is on public assistance approximately 22 months. Answered In Full doctor replied: "All of it, Madame, all of it." DOUBLE COUPON DAYS EVERY MONDAY AND THURSDAY PRICES EFFECTIVE JULY 6-1- 1, 1981 Phone 376-421- 5 DOUBLE 0 wnUri STORE HOURS 7 P.M, CLOSED SUNDAY A.M.-1- 0 MONDAY-SATURDA- Y issBafFiBsSia COUPON DAYS EVERY MONDAY AND THURSDAY PRICES EFFECTIVE JULY 6-1- 1, iom : |