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Show CSV The Salt Lake Tribune Wednesday, January 22, Laytons 1986 Mayor Faces Issues Working-Sti- ff Special to The Tribune LAYTON Mayor Richard McKenzie says he's a "working stiff" " with a style of management The new mayor brings more than 30 years of supervisory and management experience to the job of mayor of Davis County's largest and fastest-growincity. The retired Mill Air Force Base executive said he was always interested in city government but was restricted from participating because of being a federal employee "1 see my new job as a challenge in management rather than politics." said Mayor McKenzie. Management is the mayor's forte, as proven by his civil service career. When he retired he was the deputy - "face-the-issues- g director of maintenance, ihe top-ra- t ed civilian at the HAFB's Ogden An Logistics Center The mayor said he didn t start in management or even have his eyes set on it as a young man freshly graduated from Ogden High School "As a youngster I even thought about being a dairy farmer at one time," the mayor recalled "Then I got interested in mechanical things and worked at a local garage," he said. That led to a machinist mate's job in the Navy during World War II. "When I got out of the Navy. I tried variety of things, including operating a cafe in Wyoming," he added The mayor said he then went to work at liAFB as a junior aircraft storage conditioner for 93 cents an a !. oi '.'.iIi ks work vi take liorne jiuy tor two preparing li 7s, lor storage. he said From there he earned jobs as We and lev ball," he added Mayor McKenzie has been an active leader in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-daSaints during his 30 years as a resident of Layton City. The mayor said over the years he has developed his style of management on his own. "Early in my career my facial expressions seemed to indicate to people that I was mad, even though I wasn't," he explained. "But, I learned to change that and look at the issues and see other peoples views. I've learned to listen and weigh the facts. "I also learned to make myself available. "At HAFB I started at 6 a.m. and usually worked an hour or so late to give people a chance to meet with me on an individual basis. Ive become a fairly approachable person. he explained. I have a feeling for and with people that work hard, he said. The mayor did come close a time or two to not ever being the chief executive of Layton. "I came close to transferring to another Air Force facility, he said. "And, I was offered some chances to go to the Pentagon. "But, overall, what guided my choice was the desire to stay here, he concluded. 1 wi-r- s y su- pervisor, production controller, planner, bram h and division manager and e xecutive assistant to the eornrnand- Cl Along the way Mayor McKenzie ami Ins wife, Dorothy, living in Lay-tobecame the parents ol five chiln dren The McKenzies recently celebrated their 39th wedding anniversary Over the years it hasn't been all woi k and no play for the new city leader, the luayoi admits. "I'm still active in church athletics and still playing basketball." he said. I also manage a little tennis and vol- - Biographies Are Featured at Library The following books are some ol the most recent as well as most enduring favorites from the biography collection They may be found in the Information and Humanities Department of the Salt Lake City Public 209 E. 500 South. Vladimir the Russian King, by Vladimir Volkolf. A noble and virile book about an extraordinary 10th century prince who "founded the Russian state and converted his people to Christianity." New. generously illustrated. Heiress, The Rich Life of Marjorie Merriweather Post, by William Wright. Money may not purchase happiness, but it certainly does attract privilege and pleasure. Here is how one colorful and imaginative matron spent her money. Opening chapters are devoted to C.W. Post and how it all began. Thomas Jefferson, An Intimate History, by Fawn M. Brodie. While not new, this attractive and sympathetic portrait of the third president is still one of the best. Jefferson the family man predominates. Comprehensive notes, bibliography and index included. Clara Schumann, The Artist and the Woman, by Nancy Reich. A wonderfully readable biography of Clara Weick Schumann w;fe to Robert, friend Johannes Brahm.', mother much-loveconcert art- of of eight and ist. d Parallel Lives: Five Victorian Marriages, by Phyllis Rose, A fascinating look at ten unusual people in their five domestic relationships Chosen for study are the Thomas Carlyles', the John Ruskins, the Charles Dickens, the John Stuart Mills', and George Eliot and George Henry Lew es. One Writers Beginnings, by Welty. This welcome autobio- Eu-dor- graphical memoir, adapted from three lectures delivered at Harvard University in April 1983, recollect her happy family life, the joys of reading and the relationship between her lile and her art. Isak Dinesen: Life of a Storyteller, by Judith Thurman. Definitive biography of Isak Dinesen that won the 1983 American Book Award. Fascinating account of the life and work of this Danish aristocrat who is most known for her mystical stones and her poetic memoir "Out of Africa Home Before Dark, by Susan Chee-ver- . Candid biography of the American short-storwriter and novelist. John Cheever, written by his daughter. Using her father's unpublished journals and letters and her own memories, she tells the moving story of this complex man whose life was y "either unbearable or transcendent." Council Turns Down Rezoning Special to The Tribune DRAPtlR By a three-to-twvote, the Draper City Council has e turned down the request of an a for zoning change family which would have allowed home construction on plots on a site near 13500 S. Fort St. The Elmer Ennis family children and grandchildren requested e the zone change from lots so they could start building homes on the land Surrounding neighbors protested old-tim- Special to The Tribune COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS - The " second annual overnight sponsored by the Salt Lake County Library System will be held Friday starting at 9 p.m. at the Whitmore Library, 2197 E. 7000 South, and the West Valley Branch, 2880 W. 3650 "Read-A-Thon- South. Open to sixth- - through eighth-gra- ers, participants will compete for three prizes at both locations including a portable stereo and personal set. The students are asked to bring pillows and sleeping bags since the event will last until 7 a.m. Jan. 25. stereo-headphon- one-thir- d one-acr- ANNUAL WHITE SALE SAVE 2 ALL STORM AND REPLACEMENT WINDOWS SALE ENDS FEB. 28TH e Save to 30 In Home Heating Costs Act now . . . Insulating windows can reduce fuel costs! With your 20 discount it's your biggest value of the year on the best window Those interested are asked to contact the two library branches for made. d THOUSANDS OF FABRIC CHOICES 15 OFF ATTENTION 1 1 Sandy City Recreation will conduct a meeting for the Senior Divi-- . 8 interested in playing fostpitch sion Players. All girls ages softball in Sandy should attend this meeting. 16-1- Sofas Chairs Love Seats The RUSCO Super Seal Storm door... Shuts and seals magnetically like your refrigerator door. BANK FINANCING, FREE ESTIMATES GIRLS 80FTBALL PLAYERS v management challenge, after 30 years of supervisory work. Rusco's Bring Sleeping Bags Library Plans Read - A - Thon the zone change pointing out they were fearful that if this it were allowed, at some future date those living on the smaller lots could force the neighbors on all sides to get rid of their animals for community health reasons. other residents complained there acre zoning is land with the in Draper that is standing vacant. One realtor suggested this is because the owners are asking more than the land value in the current market. o Decorator Colors auscoiwiNPQwico Il.U i. - IUW - U. I- t 3375SoirthWetTemple DATE: January TIME 9:00-10:3- 28, 1986 0 p.m. LOCATION: Sandy City Hall Gym, 8680 South 440 East SALT LAKE 487-882- 8 SUNDAY PH (7793 ('niri tn nlou-i'i- II FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL ext. 267 566-156- 1, Registration for girls ages Feb. 22 thru March 14 7-- 18 Watch for specific times and locations hum So. 7th W. So. exit |
