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Show -- T rv 1 LAKESIDE LaKeside Review a .n Community community forum planned for Layton By GINGER MIKKELSEN U' Standard Examiner correspondent Davis County's pnority when it comes of poverty? Are residents interested in seeing Whats housing and basic needs met, or havihg health, education and work opportunities improved Whatever the county priorities Mecham is out to find are,Tnsh them. r Mecham, the community ser- vices block grant specialist with the Davis County Employment and Training Office, is encouraging local groups to set up dialogues on poverty. input wanted on battling poverty A community solutions forum for residents is scheduled for April 30 at Layton Elementary School, 369 W. Gentile. The two-homeeting begins al 6 p m Davis County - She would like to see established across the county made up of members of any group, or even individuals. . Saturday April 13 1996 3 Mecham's effort is only one among many. She is setting up the Davis County portion of the National Dialogue on Poverty. The NDP is a nationwide discus- sion of poverty issues involving the entire community. Mecham said organizers are particularly interested in the input of individuals low-inco- We want them to feel a part of this. They have experienced the realities of poverty and their input from the other side is extremely valuable, Mecham said Participants in the dialogue will first attend a where they discuss problems of poverty. mini-sessi- They may also discuss solutions at the meetings. Then participants will fill out a survey identifying what they believe to be the biggest priorities Participants are then invited to attend the larger community meeting where they will be broken into groups to try and address the issues and come up with possible solutions to what they see as the biggest problems. The nationwide results will be sent to the National Association of Community Action Agencies conference m San Francisco in Septem- Were The Inside Guys. SAILE ber On a local level. Mecham has sent out more than 200 packets with instructions on holding a She said she has sent them to community groups, clubs, church groups, schools and businesses. TOTAL COMFORT CENTRAL AIR SYSTEM e. We'll do a lot of brainstorming to try and flush out solutions," said Mecham. She said the national goal for the dialogue is to gather at least 1 million surveys. In Utah, Mecham said they would like to see at least 6,000 surveys turned in. The goal for Davis County is at least 250. Mecham said shes already had more than 100 turned in. anticipate we will exceed our participation goal, she said Mecham said the survey results will be used on local, state and national levels. I On the state levels they will be used to develop both agendas and legislation, she said. According to the packet information, the dialogues can be held m a time slot during a regular PRO meeting. Economical Quiet Organizations that have not received a packet and would be interested in participating, call Mecham at co o SUOfSSCTvA. Efficient $2595.QQ 451-323- 2. Includes 80 efficient furnace and normal labor May be additonal charge for power. Mecham said individuals who would like to participate alone are also welcome to fill out a survey. She said everyone is welcome at the community solutions If we have at least a hundred people show up, that would just be outstanding, said Mecham Freeway Heating and Air Conditioning QEEQ qqq 030-333- 3 uie Put The Best in vour Bacliyarfl. Give your family furniture made to last av1 -- ..k t the gift of high quality patio a liftime with worry-fre- e materials and with winning comfort and good looks. jj Choose from many styles of steel, aluminum, .aotw vfr ! Come visit our large showroom displays and see how you can put the best in your backyard. Furniture Co. The Best wrought iron & rean. Uf F In Lodge Style furniture Stores Hours: Furniture for Home & Office Complete Bedroom Suites Mon-S- 10 to 6 at ALL SEASONS Pool -- Patio -- Spa Layaway Financing Available 76 North 625 West Bountiful Sandy 322LSwyT?ZB0UNIILUC2r22 8800 South 300 West usrmmrAcassorri-issomoarmsf- BK?68S35BSSSnSSES55!m 298-766- 5 561-25- 54 . Solid Oak Entertainment Center siPfffOiSiM a a?G) grtflmtiMnQTg if h "as shown $74995 both pcs. Sofa & Loveseat I1 4 Drawer Chest Banana Chairs I" Jt e Finished & Assembled Kids size $29.99 7 Pieces Room Full of Furniture YS SAME AS CASH Delluze $799 99 Only$31.73mo. BAR STOOLS & 4 Chairs 20 pcs. Houseful Table Model shown 5 pcs. $299.00 Oak 5 pc. Bedroom Dresser, of Furniture mirror, chest, headboard & Pnces start at Only $77.00 a moth one mghtstand Same As Cash Lynn's Oak Shoppe 30 West 500 South, Bountiful it 298-440- 5 OR Long sa !m Term Financing ijlSSnyiHi ME Oflssf iasidiEffilE11 We this? gg&ansi r LM id ti m Mattress SALE 2pc?"ct$16900 All 5 Pieces OAC. Over 50 Sofa & Loveseats Available refifesE 2lsetS109M |