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Show 3 SdKJUuy tesuenvien 199? or--e- (LtwcancadC candidates stress keeping city safe Syracuse 0 two candidate Each describes himself as a family man who wants to manage growth . I 07 CVNTHiA E, 4 THOMAS tMbam SYRACUSE - H i that Syrasuvo rl3 in MJ no a fHrnal m-(c- ry AU anJ eny tpunul, ham lie lo the uiy in ww way - whether by rrloca ' -- lion. like David IknarJ. or through familial lies Hke Lea Miller, RoNrt Thurgtwd and Alvin Nance, Each i a family man who proclaim hi lovg lor ihti cny, concern for ih citizen and the need to manage growth and keep the family town Mfe. Up for the mayor' seat are current Mayor Robert Thurgood and incumbent Councilman At- -. vin Nance. Seeking the two open city council seats are fknard, Jon Jeppervon, Theron Leihman and Miller. Six candidates are running, hut there are only three seats. But the choice in sole won't be a tough decision to make. Some residents have their minds made up tin secret), others like all the choices and will decide the night before the polls, and then there are others who don't plan to go to the polls, just like the numbers unveiled at the primary'. . If it were up to resident Lynn Klos, the candidates would be left hanging. ; R, Tnurgood I some we just do the president one. I don't worry about thee city council things. I dont feel they do anything tor me," she said. But other residents want some about who will govern them. "There's good and bad about boih (council and mayoral candidates), said Diane Gardner. In the mayoral candidates, one has stronger qualifies and the other has a lot of experience and s ears established to oiler, she said. As for the council candidates. Gardner likes the variety they offer in their ideas and experience. "There are some that are olJcr and some are newer and have new ideas: others are more established," said Gardner, who voted in the primary. Other residents believe both races have a good mix of candidates, too. "There are a lot of people who have been here for many years, so they know how we feci about Syracuse," said Becky Fonnes-becsay-s- o k. Volunteer She is working as a volunteer in rape prevention and date vio- From Those in attendance separated into five groups, each focusing on one of Leavitts goals, where they learned of opportunities to volunteer. - Mentor mothers also are deeded to help teach mothering skills to young mothers, audience members were told. This can be a one-tim- e project or volunteers can go to the homes and help. Susan Gleed, a counselor at Farmington Junior High School, also told the audience that there are many students who are not reading at their grade level and volunteers are needed to help teach children reading skills. Elaine Coyle from the Parent Teacher Association described a high school student who volunteers and has enjoyed school more because of it. ' Miss KaysvilleFruit Heights, Demerie Bennion, also spoke. lence. Although Martin John Fivhcr missed voting in the primary, he plans to be at the general election rain or shine. He, too. believes IN candidates for mayor fit the bill, but said he's only sure about one of the candidates for city council. "The other three. I'm not familiar with," Each candidate bring a wealth of experience in city or other leadership exposure. Thurgood has served a Syracuse mayor for several momhs. has experiHe is ence in retail and sale and served on the Daxi School Board for eight y ears. He and Nance both would like to beautify the city, manage grow th and keep Syracuse safe. Though opponents, they connect in a way different than most candidates. The two are family -Thui'goods father is Nance's cousin - but that didn't stop Nance from wanting to run. "I feel like people deserve an opportunity to choose between nt systems, he said. Anderson, 54, served on the' city council from 1984 to 1992 'and acts as chairman of the North Davis Sewer District. He Jalso wants to attract larger homes and does not want more apar; v tments. r f' 497-911- ut high-densi- ty He also wants more staff ded to the police department. ' I would like to see a police car drive through our neighborhoods once in awhile, he said. . ad- ad-si- er to IN Department of Defense. He worked as an Army Judge Advocate General (hiker for 24 years, and I now involved tn the closure of Defense Depot Ogden. Benard it a Clearfield attorney. He Has been a delegate to county and state pany conventions. He plan to use his law background to Nip draft bills. Leishman is an information systems consultant. He was chairman of the 1997 Heritage Days Committee, and is actively involved In city transportation ( sues. Also running is Miller, a dentist involved in school, church and sports activities. None of the candidates hesitate to tell residents of their plans to keep Syracuse a family town, to make it safe and a city that will nourish, but yet maintain growth. "Syracuse is in a position io be a nice little community, but it also can become an artery - a connecting city to get from one place to another - and we don't deci- stand Road don't At a candidate's meeting, Thurgood told residents: "Politicking is not fun. It's something that causes families to divide. some political history after his bid for mayor foiled. He doesn't think he's hurt by past experience, positive or otherwise. "With all their wisdom and knowledge and eagerness. I'm still the best for the job," he concluded. Its that lack of political experience tagging Harward as the underdog rookie of the race. At 31, the advertising sales representative used what he knows best - a media blitz of newspaper ads, flyers, direct mail and telemarketing - to get his message across. Being the new guy isn't a negative, he said. "It's a title I'll enthusiastically 'accept. In the field of life, a rookie brings new enthusiasm, fresh ideas." he said. "I have every- thing to prove, and it fuels a fire even experience cant spark. 1 have to put everything on the line prove I can work hard and get few signs and avoiding campaign spending. Money is his big gripe in the city. He appealed his property valuation and is concerned with high taxes. I le wonders w hy - if commercial development is booming and sales taxes are pouring in -citizens aren't seeing much tax relief. the job done." Hes done his homework, picking specific issues he wants the council to address in coming months. First, Harward calls for more, city street lights. As he campaigned, he heard from residents who were afraid to walk in their neighborhoods after dark. 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Nance, who has been on the council for 20 yean, believes the Legacy Highway would Nit suit the city if it were placed south and west of Black blond Farms and west of the sewer plant, "It is my understanding that any new sewer trunk lines coming from the east to the plant, and after this Legacy Highway is in, the sewer lines would have to be tunneled under the road; they could not be cut through the road," wud Nance, whos retired from Hill Air f orce Base, He currently works at Island View Treatment Center. One major 0. 1 Other concerns include the parks. We dont have a lot of community parks or trail y From 1 But he said the race boils down to lifelong, personal experience. "You cant run for this office in a period. You have to get acquainted with people, He emphasized that he learn who they are, what they thought the city was honest and opwant," said the tometrist. "People want to know wasn't trying to cheat people. how issues alTect them personalHowever, he thought residents deserved a break. He questioned ly. (The council) has lo be someone to interface between the peo- the need for another fire station ple and the government and find and similar spending, rather than the real answers." putting money back in people's He doesn't look for sweeping pockets. "I've never read one word (in change in Layton. He'd like to see the city continue with steady, the budget) about holding the controlled growth and doesn't line on anything." said McKenretired Hill Air look to "create negative issues" zie. a 71 --year-old Force Base maintenance engineer when the city's doing well onAits who served as mayor from current path. McKenzies been quiet on the 1986-9Hes the eldest candidate with campaign trail, putting up only a 10,000-square-fo- ; obsi-ou!- don't Miller Repaid warn to restrict tN discharge of firearms, tctdinun u imeresiiRg in (mulling sidewalk and enforcing speed limits, and M.iler warns to 44io concern a liiile faster than they've Nett addressed. The city of Syracuse run deep in M dters veins. If grandparents Ned here, "I guess its been a part of my ; life for a long time. I wa in- solved in a lot of meeting this a year and got a feel for what I thought wa important, and I think I can be of some Nip." he said, "Im running against a military man and some attorneys, and ail I can offer are my experience, years in buxines, my honesty, and I dont know whether thats enough or not," Miller said, One thing pressing on Miller's mind, though, is Syracuse gening a high school and having a band. "That kind of activity cements a community together. That's a big step we could look forward to. because when I first moved here a number of years ago. I asked that question in a meeting, and as for as city council were told, they would never get a high school. Now theyve bought property, but if they delay it too long, the high school will be too full, before students get in it," he said, referring to the amount of growth in the area. Anyone interested in volunteering may look in the local newspapers for the column of volunteer opportunities or call United Way of Davis County at Clearfield designation in the city codes Jfor lots, but has no property zoned for it. He said without large lots, good families are forced to leave the city in .search of a larger home else- where. e the coy's historic background, Many of the groups helping families in crisis are in need of volunteers, as are the senior citizen centers, they learned. , iFrom L T. Leishman D. Bernard A. Nance SETTING GOALS: Ruth Jones, a member of the Volunteer Summit Committee, reviews one of the goals Gov. Michael Leavitt has set for the Volunteer Summit during a meeting at Davis High School recently. ; should seek early prenatal care. eye-to-ey- on, and two-mon- th during pregnancy, and they w iae of the we see Layton 1 and INI ukes a long tune to get ever, I care in community I pew up in and I wont my cM-dreto grow up in" In i he cny council race, the candidate range in background jrom a denim u attorneys to a consultant, said. "Were friend. A lot I, IN hram nf eanjidarei ur mayor . reproented, Nance want it to become a through way , Jefferson said, Jeppercon warn to preserve ELECTION 97 and hopefully gel their sic & Preaching God's Word io Jesus' Name GRCE CHURCH oftJTAH 10:30 a.m. Sundays Adams Elementary School 2200 E 2500 N (Sunset Drive) in East Layton (nursery & children's church) 444-083- 9 Mike Howard, Pastor .rtttlliredwtfh He IT rprech-r- . n Oiurrb m Vneriwti |