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Show 2 Thursday June Lakeside Review LAKESIDE 18, 1998 Hobbies keep lawmakers busy From pets to pet projects, they find time for fun The Associated Press LAKE CITY -- Few would consider Brown a talkative, personality -which is why its fun to see Brown, speaker of the House and one of the most powerful men in Utah, get positively effusive-abou- t his favorite hobby. It's like that with many of Utah's 104 lawmakers. Sure( they can talk taxation and child health insurance and myriad other topics that affect the people that put them in of- SALT its a different side than most people see of the stoic House leader. He likes his current team of horses, but not as much as the team of gray Percherons he had for 12 or 14 years before they both died about the same time a few years ago. Theyre buried right next to each other on the farm. Rep. Loretta Baca, lt Lake City, has another odd pet -- a iguana, Frogger, who likes to ride in the car and prefers women to men. He thinks I belong to him, not that he belongs to me, Baca said. Frogger has had to adjust to Bacas son, Ward. Baca has become a herpeto-logicexpert over the years, learning all she can about the reptiles and encouraging people not to take them as pets. Iguanas are hard to take care of, she said. Theyre quite social animals, and if you ignore them, they'll stop eating. Other hobbies are more stream. Golf, for example, cant be beat, said Rep. Bill Hickman, t. George, who says he shot a e in 1995 on hole No. 2 at Bloomington Country Club. Rep. Orville Carnahan, has some traditional Thats the one that drives my wife crazy, says the Salt Lake Democrat. Being a trained master falconer, which he is, changes your life. You put that bird first. You have to feed it daily, weigh it daily - theres a lot of care that goes into a bird. And its not all pleasant. There is a lot of blood and guts and feathers. I had to get my own freezer because my wife didnt want the little dead bodies around. Those are the meals of frozen, imported Hungarian quail delivered by UPS in 60- - or parcels and he thaws on top of the refrigerator. Ive brought home snakes. ; Ive trapped rats. Ive trapped mice. I have to use the back door fice. and you have to be careful, beBut get them talking about cause when they want to let go, their hobbies - cars or golf or they just let go. writing or iguanas - and the Brown, a Midvale Republican, staid, bureaucratic talk gives way has draft horses, Duke and Rex. to genuine enthusiasm. They are equine brothers about a A lot of people know about year apart that he keeps at the Sen. Pete Suazos side job as familys Coalville farm. The Belchief official in Utah for the Amgian draft horses weigh about ateur Boxing Federation. He . 2,600 pounds apiece. " comes from a. family of boxers I really enjoy it, said Brown, and can talk Golden Gloves, Silwhd also builds wagons in his ver Gloves, USA Boxing, hooks, spare time. jabs, the works. Brown wishes he had more But most dont know about time to train Duke and Rex. Suazos other love - the one that Without consistent training, he monopolizes his time and energy: says, one might get hurt. his peregrine lanner falcon. Hes not getting mushy, but House rom 1 the vote with Koehn getting 61 percent. Shrink government is my ; tnotto. It has opened a lot of doors for me, Brown said, f According to Koehn, there are several significant issues facing Davis County. Among them are crime and public safety, education and the Legacy Highway. The Legacy Highway and its location is the most significant issue we will face in the next two years, Koehn said. Keeping on track and placing the road where it makes the most sense are important, she said. The recent veto of the Legacy placement by the Army Corps of Engineers is just the first step in a long process, she said. That is why it is not over," Koehn added. Koehn has a degree from Weber State University in political science. She served on the Woods Cross City Council before her appointment to the Legislature for District 18. She serves residents from Bountiful, Centerville, West Bountiful and Woods Cross. The lifelong Davis County resident has lived in Woods Cross for 16 years. She and her husband, a Bountiful police detective, are the parents of three children. I have been active in the Republican party for 20 years, Koehn said. My father was sheriff for three terms. Brown said he is more concerned about how tax dollars are spent. Taxes should benefit every citizen and not special interest groups, he said. If it goes for police protection or for roads, everyone benefits, but if taken from his neighbors to build a convention center in Layton, he is against it. There is no one more conservative than our founding fathers, Brown said, and I am right there with them." Brown, 74. Brown is a retired communications engineer from US West but still works in two businesses with two sons. "I still have quite a bit left in me." he said. Brown and his wife Ruby have lived in Centerville for 47 years. They are the parents of seven children. They have 35 grandchildren and 17 He has lived in Germany where he was a communications consultant to the military, and he has held many leadership positions in his church. An Eagle Scout at age 14, he received the Silver Beaver award in 1954. al R-S- hole-in-on- Senate prom hobbies, too. He loves church duties, hes a history buff and loves growing tomatoes and other garden veggies. He just ordered a tomato tree that is supposed to live year-roun- d. Other hobbies, avocations or pastimes for the 104 member body: Senate President Lane Beattie, Bountiful, has a pet buffalo. Rep. Eli Anderson, owns a team of Clydesdales and, like Brown, builds covered wagons and stagecoaches which he shows off during the American Festival of the West. st Lake Rep. Gene Davis, City, is a former radio disc jockey. Rep. Jeff Alexander, is licensed to fly hot air balloons. Hes doesnt have the time to fly as much as hed like, but he flew his red, white and blue beauty called Stars and Stripes, out for a flight over Utah County last month. lt Rep. John Valentine, has saved lives as a member of Utah Countys Search and Rescue Team. Rep. Don Bush, wrote a book, Ten Who Were One, about a World War II signal team, and composed two songs. And Rep. Richard Siddoway, also has a couple of books hes written on his shelf. Cook From 1 weeds. They discovered a snail. suring their plants, while others needed help detecting an odor. In another group, Marisha Parker, 11, and Leah Knighton, 9, recorded the surface temperature and the depth temperature of the ground. t, Oh, cool, said Landon 6, as he reached out to touch it. Pas-ket- Autumn Thompson, 5, did not want any help from a teacher or help from her classmates. She chose to pull out a weed by herself. . "This has been fun, but Id rather go hiking, Parker said as she picked up her equipment. After spending the day traveling, students spent Friday putting their information together into a visual presentation, Ashworth said. Presentations were As the students studied the plants they filled out work- sheets. Some needed help with spelling. Some needed help mea- - Success Broadbent, Charlene Brown, From 1 likes going to work each day. Willging-Barger said her situ- ation was a hardship on her children, yet they are support- England, Robin Hall, Dana M. Hanson, Angela Denise Hing- son, Shaunna Holmes, Debbie J. Staker, Ann M. Kunze, Mary Martinez, Vickie Mulvey, Lisa Nielsen, Gina R. Patton, Shaun D. Rodabough, Brooke Sanders, Krista Schmidt, Heather M. Sias, Linda Stairs, Sheryl Tinman, Kristina M. Williams, Deon Yarber, Terri Adams, Colleen G. Allred, Patti Maxine Best, Lisa M. Brouse, Aimee Bryant, Busch, Brooke Crowley, Letha Dobbins, Dorothy M. Gallegos, Christine Hammer, Liz Henkels, Heidi M. Hobson, Isabel Izazaga, Kathrin A. Kilpatrick, Tara S. McBride, Sissy Martinez, Heidie M. Olson, Louise J. Quintana, Dianne Salt, Michelle R. Sanders, Kristie N. Schrepfer, Heather Simmons, Charlene J. Talbot, Darla J. Tracy, Suean Wilson and Paula Zamora. ive. It is a legacy to carry with them. Hard work and endurance lead to success, she said. I have a job I really love. Kunzes road to success began when her brother teased her about how many jobs she had had, then a friend helped her to get a job and she has kept it for two years. I want to raise my two kids without relying on the states help, she said. Holding back tears, Holmes told the group, It is great to have my life back together. I have a really great job. Following is a list of those honored: Lisa Aaronian, Rosemarie Allmendinger, Janet Avery, Mary J. Berheiser, Betty J. rrrrrrr rri i either done in drama or art form and presented in front of the rest of the students. The school also is offering a fine arts week, where students will learn about a different country every day, a scienceengi-neerin- g week where students will learn how things are run, baby-sittin- g courses and acceler- ated reading courses. co unes are open to Cook mentary students. All Ele- of the education and job training committee of the National Counsel of State Legislators, National Internet Council, past vice chairman of the Education Commission of Utah, state chairman of the information technology committee, steering committee of the Family Ag encies Committee for Technology, and the State Office of Education and PTA's Families in Education steering committee. Steele said his platform stands for a strong economy, safety in the home, schools and community and public education. "Our greatest net resource is our children, Steele said. We must maintain everything possible to provide them with resources as we face a global vice chairman 1 will win the general election. Ostler cited as major concerns Steele's voting for tax sub- sidies for private industry, against providing opportunities for citizens to vote for or against light rail, in favor of government acceptance of money from political action committees, and in favor of police seizing assets before trials and indictments come into place. The challenger also said he opposes Steele's voting several times to spend tax funds on sports and entertainment, favorable treatment of a bill that would allow children to have psychological testing done without parental consent and general view that excess governmental funds should be funneled into the schools rather than returned to the citizens. Im all for education, Ostler said. But a lot of money does not make a great education. It's being frugal and using the money properly. We have some great teachers in the state, thats why we have some of the highest test scores in the nation. Steele said when he was first elected 12 years ago, Utahs economy was weak and experiencing widespread budget cuts. With strong, responsible leadership, we have reached a significant economy. Its vibrant. Were increasing in jobs. Our wages are increasing," he said. Steele said if elected, he will continue to provide seniority power to his constituents as well as his membership as the economy. Steele is employed as a district administrator for the Davis School District. He directs pro- grams including adult education, summer school, community school and the district delivery system. Ostler said he has never been a "government bureaucrat. The entrepreneur who runs three businesses said his experience in small business is why he can say he represents the people as he believes their hearts are in small business. Ostler said his platform is decreasing taxes and limiting government where possible. does not solve problems efficiently, private industry does, he said. Steele said he has endorsements by Utah governments big three, namely the governor, speaker of the House and president of the Senate. ; Gov-ernme- nt I never saw myself as a England cess suc- e am a person and want to take care of myself. No one else knows my needs," she explained. just keep going day to day. Recognition is done to someone else. When I have been low its the pat on the back that keeps me going, she said. , The family has become closer and works together. Her oldest daughter helps tend her sibg lings and she trades with friends when she needs too. She calls her family a team. England is grateful for the help she has received and says it is available to anyone who is willing to get out there on their own. From 1 take-charg- baby-sittin- -- 1 Darla K. Burrell, Stacie Connelly, Dani R. Cudney, Norma J. My dedication and experience has also earned me assigned State and National leadership positions. I am EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS For the past 20 years I have been in local government service. At the city level I served twelve years on The Kays villa City Council and four years on the Planning Commission. k - A Willg-ing-Barg- Ra-qu- el Currently I am serving as your County Commissioner. My duties and responsibilities include Libraries, Council of Government Aging and Adult Services, Emergency Medical Services. County Facilities, Risk Management Health and Human Service Programs, United Way, Wasatch Front Regional Council, Chairman of the Childrens Justice Center Advisory Council, Coalition against Domestic Violene, Safe Homes, Safe Schools Executive Committee, Infants Childrens Ybuth and Families Advisory Council and the Coalition Against Domestic Violence. 1,: ' ' ' -- I In t .yew iS. YOTSSUNE23?H r ri rrrf i serving on the Board ot Directors of the Utah Assocaition of Counties, Utah Advisory Council on Intergovernmental Relations. Utah Board of Juvenile Justice and the National Association of Counties Health Steenng Committee. the tour years since I hav9 been In ed in the development ol programs that have successfully reduced the number of gangs in Davis County and continue to support these programs. I believe we need to responsibly plan for growth by and responsive rather being than merely reactive. I have been instrumental In the development of Antelope Island which draws 130,000 n visitors annually lor a lar benefit to the tax payers. t J dol- MM rrri i ia)C7 lsiri30Q CHILDRENS OUTLET THURSDAY, JUNE 11 through FRIDAY, JULY 3 ALL OFFERS GOOD WHILE SUPPLIES LAST FIND THE PERFECT APARTMENT PROVO 177 the CLASSIFIEDS In W. Center Si. 375 0049 OGDEN TAnORSVIlll 75 Horrtsville Id. (limited selection) 621 2761 41 V Cornoge Squore 40 S Redwood Rd. 967 C718 ; m0 Q 3110 (5 " nfiifrWtoj POOR |