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Show Pi,r yv T 4&SA 22 UINTAH B ASIN STANDARD. March 12QQQ Search is on to find the world's greatest granny DEMOCRAT DONALD DUNN U.S. Congressional candidate stops by on "listening tour still more good in government tnan bad. My parents taught me that public service can be one of the highest callings person can have." Dunn believes he has a piod understanding or Utah values. He grew up in the Rose Park area of Salt Lake City, in Utah's third US. Congressional District, son of Rachelle and Kenneth Dunn. He has one brother, George Dunn, a sister, Connie Dunn Larsen, and is the proud uncleof five nieces and nephews. He graduated from West High School in 1989 and went on to the University ofUtah graduating in 1993 with a degree in political science and a teaching certificate. While in college he served as Mayor's Youth Volunteer Council Donald Dunn Coordinator for Salt Lake City mayor Palmer DePaulis. He also served as Youth Volunteer Council Coordinator By Cheryl Mecham for Salt Lake County Commissioners Donald Dunn. Democratic candi- Randy Horiuchi. Jim Bradley, and date for the third Congressional Dis- Mike Stewart. In 1994 Dunn served in the White trict, launched a listening tour last week to gather public opinion conHouse Intern program for the offices cerning issues that affect people in of Public Liaison, Political Affairsand their home town. Dunn visited Ver- Cabinet Affairs. lie was hired several nal. Roosevelt and Duchesne last Tues- months later on the White Ilouse staff as Special Assistant to the Political day. I want to start where Bill Orton Director. He was promoted to the left off, Dunn said, noting that the position of Deputy to the Special Assistant to the President for Political very reason he embarked on the listening tour was because people who Affaire for the southern region of the are on the Wasatch Front are being United States. Dunn leftthe White House in 1996 ignored. It would be irresponsible of me not to hear from people in this district," said Dunn. I if After listening to folks in the Balocal Dunn said here have sin, people an optimistic outlook on life, though a hesitation about government. They Answer by: Tom Lee, Utah State also have a concern about big governUniversity Extension Family and ment coming in and saying, "This is Human Development Specialist how its going to be, pointingout the Grand Staircase-Escalant- e land grab Most adults will admit to 1 as an example of the misuse of federal a child In bet, being totally honest as an adult is pretty difficult to maspower "We need more participation on a ter. Yet we are distressed as parenta local level, Dunn said, explaining when children are less than truththat, while he does not agree with ful. Honesty is the goal, but we probUtah's Governor Leavitt on all govably shouldnt take lying as a sign of ernment issues, he does agree with defective character. Rather, we fact that Leavitt and Secretary of Inshould look for the reasons for the terior Bruce Babbitt are sittingdown lying. and looking at the management plan Often, children lie because they for the national monument piece by are scared of the consequences of piece. They have fallen short, howtelling the truth. Sometimes they lie ia shaky ever, Dunn said by not involvinglocal because their officials who are elected by the people. end thev fear we wont love them if It is the job of a congressman or they tell the truth. If children feel woman to bean advocate for Utah and safe, they will usually tell the truth. make certain that local people are To promote this, consider these sugpart of state and federal decision gestions. Don't ask questions you already making, Dunn related. Dunn said his key approach to servknow the answers to. Sometimes our ing his constituents will be less parti- questions invite a creative answer. Instead of "Did you do your homesanship politics and more action. You and your issues are too imporwork?, try "I haven't seen you dotant not to worry about, Dunn said, ing homework. What's your plan? adding that he is going to push for This approach also focusee on findaccessible health care, rural economic ing a solution rather than blaming. development for the Uintah Basin to Avoid asking "why questions, espewith liv- cially with younger children. Many encourage able wages, and affordable housing. times, children don't know why they Dunn said that economics are di- did something. rectly related to improving technolEmpathize with your children's ogy. He pointed out the new BRAVO situation. Try, "This must beapretty i project I Building Rural America with scary situation for you if you feel like Venture Opportunities) recently iniyou need to lie about it. Or maybe, tialed with the Ute Tribe to create You must love us a lot to be so technology-base- d jobs under a mentor worried about disappointing us. We company to develop USDA software want you to know that well always as "exciting. love you no matter what you do. With improved technology, Dunn when children Dont over-reasaid, an engineer in Roosevelt could tell you something you dont like be hooked up with the Internet and Otherwise, children get good at laybecome part of an international work ing what they think you want to project. hear. Help children feel that misDunn is running for U.S. Congress, takes can be opportunities to learn. vote by vote, town by town, with a Don't nil a child who lire a liar. technological twist, becoming the first It can become a label Praise children when they tell person ever to announce a candidacy live on the World Wide Web. During the truth. Try something like his listening tour, Dunn's campaign "Thanks for telling the truth even crew arc takingdigital pictures of the though it was hard. There needs to places he is visitingand the people he be a consequence for breaking our meets which will be put on his website, rule and lm proud of you far being www.donalddunn2000.com. willing to deal with that." The idea ia to bring everyone toSet an example of telling the gether and share ideas. This is a new truth. Follow through with your campaign with new ideas. We're fopromise to your children. 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Malott said a successful candi- CL ct 1203 E. ld New Intrigue GLS Sedan higher-pavingjo- - le The winner will be featured on grocery store posters and will make promotional appearances in the upcoming year. We have another crop of high quality Granny Smiths this year, so we need an even bigger crop of granny nominees, Malott said. "The search has really turned into something special. We give people a chance to tell us why grandmothers are a special part of their lives. tile aw ML BP" self-estee- : grsndma is special, but only one can earn the title, "world's greatest granny. The Washington Apple Commission announced the official beginning of its annual Search for Granny Smith - a nationwide hunt to find the perfect grandmother to promote the state's famous green fruit "We're looking for few? VJAV What can do my children lie? HEWUIHSES only grandma should write, in 100 words or less, why (lie nominee should be considered and enclose s photo. Nominations should be tent to Granny Smith; PO Box 18, Wenatchee, WA 98807, and receive no later than April 7. Last year's winner was Melba Cope of Lincoln, Nebrauka, an avid community volunteer, fitness enthusiast ana grandmother of two. Cope was selected from thousands of entries to be the official "spokesgranny for Washington apple growers. Ive hod an unbelievable year." Cope said. "I've traveled all over the United States makingTV and public appearances, and Ive met so many wonderful people. Its an experience HI never forget. Twenty grandmothers, and companion for each of them, will be chosen to participate in the "Granny Finalo. held in May at the W ashing-to- n Slate Apple Blossom Festival in Wenatchee, WA. Everyone thinks their own efto join the President's fort. rvingas the Director of Ope rations, Office of Public Liaison at the Democratic National Convention Committee in Chicago, Illinois. He later moved to the Clinton. Gore 96 General Election Committee to the Northeastern Regional Press Director for the duration of the campaign. Afterward he became the Special Assistant to the Director of the 53rd Presidential Inaugural Committee. In 1997 Dunn was appointed as Director of Public Affaire and Marketing attheUS. Trade and Development Agency. In June 1999 Dunn left Washington D.C. to return to Utah to prepare for his can- -' didacy announced Feb 17.2000. Dunn will visit 39 cities and towns over the course of the listening tour, meeting with residents and local officials, and asking each for his or her vote and support As a fourth generation Utahn, it I 722-050- a j jj 2 i Jt'.JV a- i ' Oldsmobile. Genuine Chevrolet' 12200 Foothill BId"BocK Sprlngs362-56y?TlrfWyonilrig'1'-800:498-- Cl I ooooooooer g Poo: W |