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Show Davis County Clipper News! Tuesday, May 1 1, 2004 Bishop joins base closure delay effort Hansen, Stevenson bow out of race BY TOM BUSSELBERG Clipper News Editor - WASHINGTON, D.C. Rep. Rob Bishop has added his voice to those supporting an amendment to the Defense bill that could delay a base closure round for at least two years if not completely kill it. "It's iffy, to be honest." he I said Monday afternoon. dont think a delay necessarily helps our case. He was referring to unanimous action taken by a House Armed Services subcommittee, late last week .w hich voted to delay 2005 military base closures until 2007. Unless action is taken approving a change, a Base and Closure Realignment Committee (BRAC) is due to be organied under President Bush's direction and make recommendations about one vear from today. It (vote for delay) sends a message to the Pentagon that there is concern that if they start getting too wild with cuts they could maybe risk losing the entire thing altogether, Bishop said. "It may actually be a catalyst or springboard of movement to stop BRAC altogether. There's a chance that future-basclosures would then be done on an individual basis, going through Congress, he explained. "That would be a lot harder for the Department of Defense (DoD) to do, but it would relieve a lot of anxiety back here. "Whether this amendment has the ability to go all the way. I'm not sure. It was unanimous in committee, even with (the vote) of the person who spoke against it." he said. If BRAC were delayed two years, however, it would mean more expense in the form of lobbying and studies aimed at bolstering the position of all 4(X) or so defense facilities of which up to 1(X) could be slated for closure. e "If they stop the process right now, you save money, too, Bishop said. Action of the full I louse Armed Services Committee is due Wednesday, and could take up to a full day. "The subcommittee work went very fast, primarily because a lot of members said they would save their ammunition for the full committee." He said it would be pretty simple" to halt the BRAC process, "but it's still a long way off as far as any kind of a vote. "There is quite a bit of support for extending it two years. But with this kind of expense, pain and uncertainty. I'm not sure it helps us." As a member of the Armed Services Committee, Bishop is privy to some of the discussion about the Iraqi prisoners' treatment situation. However, he and the state's two senators missed Friday's testimony by Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, because of a previous Hill Air Force Base-rel- ed appointment. Senators Hatch. Bennett and I had scheduled a trip down (to Tindal AFB, Fla.) to look at the the future fighter that could actually be prepared to be part of the depot work at Hill." Some work on the aircraft is already going on in Utah through private contractors, he said. "It's an expensive plane, but it is a marv clous plane as far as what it can do. It can take off.. .within 800 feet. We watched a 22 take off. It was able to get off the ground much quicker than an 5 that followed right after. It's much more maneuverable. It's just a great airplane." Debate has yet to be scheduled on how many would be manufactured. "To me. it's one of the next generation of plane. We wanted to be supportive of it. wanted to be there as it becomes a new generation for the 5 and Continued from p. A1 F-2-2, immensely, said Hansen, a veteran of years in in public office, starting Farmington and ending with 22 years in the federal House of Representatives. "It was great to myself with the state. We started a little late, were up against some really big bucks. Thats our system. I feel fine with it," 40-so- he said. "I feel it's going to be a really tough race, wish them the best," Hansen said from his Farmington cabin." "I'm writing a book about ethics in government. After this run for governor. I learned a lot more about my first chapter, "There's No Fool lake an Old Fool."' I lansen said he also plans to continue his consulting business. "I finally broke the addiction" of having to run for office, he said. "I don't rule out a political appointment I may get of some kind, but right now. I'm not totally actively seeking it." "I think maybe one of the reasons I was selected (as his lieutenant governor running mate) was because my politics are pretty much on the same page," Stevenson said. "A good portion of what you do out of the governor's office is dealing with other first-han- F-1- ." Message: Live as if brothers and sisters Continued from p. A1 of The Authority Seventy Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints, stepped in on short notice for Elder Alexander B. Morrison, who was suddenly called out of town. Swinton, who served as the executive director of the Salt Lake Inner-CitProject for the church for nine years, offered insights into the brotherhood of mankind, telling how fulfilling working with the poor can be. He said one lesson learned over and over was that those working on the project were "helping people just like me or you. He said that often in our society the term poor and needy. ased are interchangeably. "They're almost said as one word, pooranneedy, he said. But how often, he asked the audience y had they seen a photo of a poor woman in a hut. with absolutely nothing else in that hut. yet she was smiling? Do you think to yourself. What right has she to smile? She hasn't any of the toys.' But is she needy?" he asked. He said. "We've all had times we've been needy; times we've been temporally or spiritually needy." he said, and in that sense we are helping people like yourselves w hen we reach out to the poor " homeless advocate Pamela Atkinson spoke on ways each can help others in the community. Among the many ways she helps the poor is by serving on the state's Homeless Committee. Coordinating Atkinson has her car trunk filled with items she distributes to the homeless she often meets on the street, such as canned foods. Well-know- n sleeping bags and toiletry items. She told how when speaking to an LDS Relief Scx'iety group, she encountered an older woman who said she could do nothing to help the poor. Because of her age and health, the woman rarely got out. and she was on a which, in the woman's mind, meant she couldn't contribute anything to another's Atkinson spoke with the woman and through their conversation, the woman determined she could buy one am of soup weekly when her son took her grocery shopping. Atkinson said she pointed out that a can of soup could feed a mother and two or three children for one meal, supplemented with bread from their local food bank. Think how much just that one can of soup did, Atkinson She encouraged those attending the celebration to buy an extra can of soup, a bottle of shampoo, a package of toilet paper or tin extra bar of soap weekly and see that their fix id bank gets it. Industrialist M. Jon Huntsman abandoned his prepared speech and allied his old son Markey to the stage. Mai key is mentally challenged, having the mental capabilities of a child. Huntsman said. But Mai key has a lot of friends because he doesn't judge people by their wealth, position, race or religion. He judges them by what's in their hearts. He's the closest person I've ever known to the Savior, "Huntsman said, adding that we all could take a lesson about loving our neighbors from this young man. said. fixed-incom- well-bein- one-on-o- political up was waiting for the boy to cross with a crossing guard, when a southbound minivan driven by an older woman ran the slop sign, crossed the center of the road and ran headpinning long into the pick-uVan De Graff between the two vehicles. Benson y said an paramedic in the v icinity ran to help, along with a Woods Cross Police officer, who also was nearby. The South Davis Fire District was called in to extricate they boy. I Ie was off-dut- d to Primary Children's I lospital. Benson said eyewitnesses saw' the head of the driver of the minivan bobbing just before impact. Benson said the woman may have had a medical crisis of her own in the car just prior to impact. Officers are still investigating and no citations have been issued. The woman was taken to Lakeview Hospital. Van De Graff underwent a lengthy surgery on Friday night, Kara said. While both of his legs are in casts, it doesn't appear he will lose them. There had been fears that at least one of his legs would have to be amputated. Doctors are still watching to see if the boy's spleen will have to be removed. But he has been taken off a Continued from p. A1 giving important personal information by using the name and phone number of a legitimate business. The caller could be using a computer to dial up its victims. VA I C would benefit states where car parks are located; dual-fue- l plant for Utah that would also boost energy conservation; national health care program: easier deplaning of international passengers at Salt Lake City International Airport. Judy has been dogged by his threatening the life of the late then-LDapostle Howard W. Hunter during an assembly at Brigham Young University in 1993. He served an eight-yeprison sentence for that S ar things. "He will always have on his resume that he was a candidate for lieutenant governor the shortest in history," lansen quipped. 1 been stolen. And for the business, some individual is taking advantage of them, spoofing people into thinking they are Mrs. Cavanaugh's. As difficult as it is to figure out the who, however, is the why Cavanaughs was targeted. We're just not sure how they came up with the name and number," said Wright. "It could be a random act or a disgruntled employee or customer. Anyone could have chosen the name." OSMETIC? n k again. dots, and uleeraiion of the lower leg. Symptoms of these conditions include aching, fatigue, heaviness, leg restlessness, and cramping. At the Wasatch Vein Center, you will find both experience and cutting edge technology. This new procedure is a step above treatments of the past, resulting in minimal blemishes and scarring. The procedure is safe and effective with significantly less pain. Bountiful. Two years ago. he ran for Congress unsuccessfully Rob Bishop. against was born in The Idaho Falls, Idaho, but grew up Davis Co u n ty s fi r s t vr i n c enter... Wasatch Vein Center Northern IHah. graduating from Box Elder High School. at Lakeview Hospital MountainSevr Healthcare c- Ie is the son of Arabian horse breeders and trainers, and was heavily involved in those I YV 63 0 E . Mt i) i c v i Dr. I -- 5 . Exit 320 Bointihl, U T Your consultation will be private ami confidential. vAmdavisclipper.com but I figured the timing wasn't right." the mayor said. That seat was vacated by David Steele after 17 years. Sheldon Killpack was appointed to the position. "It's almost to the level of distuibing," Stevenson said of election-relate- d costs. "Eve never seen anything like the spending process that's gone through. "Eve got a pretty good business I'm involved with (J&J Gaiden & Nursery Center), a city I'm involved with, sit on several boards. It isnt like because of what took place Saturday I have nothing to do this morning." "The only regret I hav e is that I should've gotten him on said of earlier." I lansen "He Stevenson. probably would've helped immeasurably. He's a real comer of Utah. I expect to see great ARE Left untreated, they can contribute to phlebitis, blood related frustrations. I Ie has since remarried and has four stepchildren. Judy owns and operates a col fee in salon shoptanning in make that decision today. he Varicose veins can cause or contribute to serious health problems. action, something Judy said was provoked by a divorce and politi- said, with 1 12 year remaining in his mayoral term. "I had an opportunity about a year ago, there was a senate seat available I think I could've had a gixid hand at. , ' Cody Judy eliminated by state's Democrats His campaign platform featured four main points: a national paik hosting fee that Does Stevenson have cal aspirations beyond Layton City Hall? I dont think I will RICOSE N S i Continued from p. A1 "It's a melancholy situation for the victim. reported Wright. Their identity has could have lost their son. It's a miracle he survived. Benson said. respirator and is breathing on his own. Kara said. Good news to a family who (cities, counties, etc.). That would be the expertise 1 would bring to the table. On most levels of govern 'Miracle boy' survives freak accident in WX Continued from p. A1 subdiv isions ment, the problems are the same, but the goldfish bowl just gets a little bigger, he said. 801 - 290 - 5900 , ' v Z J |