Davis Clipper • October 1, 2009
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Birthday 75th: Milligan A big happy birthday to our very special grandmother, Myrna Milligan, who will be celebrating her 75th birthday today, Oct. 1. She is a wonderful, successful and intelligent woman who is an example to us all, and we appreciate all the love and attention she continues to give to the family. We love her very much. The big day will be celebrated with her family at her favorite Mexican restaurant. Happy birthday, Grandma!
ADAM JOHNSON BRANDON JOHNSON Adam and Brandon Johnson, sons of Jeffrey L. Johnson and Julie L. Johnson, will receive their Eagle Scout Award on Oct. 4 at 6:30 p.m. They are members of Troop 745 sponsored by the Fruit Heights 9th LDS Ward. Adam Morgan and Mike Lyon are their Scoutmasters. They earned 25 merit badges. For his Eagle project
Myrna Milligan
Utah Council of the Blind Volunteers can help take individuals who are visually impaired shopping; get them to a medical appointment, etc. Valid driver’s license and a vehicle required. Repertory Dance Theatre Volunteers needed for Dance Performances and Dance School. Tasks include: assist with lobby displays, write a special interest article for local or national publication, help with registrations, staff boutique table, arrange group backstage tours and studio rehearsals, as well as set up and break down chairs. Must be 16 years old. For more information contact Hillary,Volunteer Center Coordinator/2-1-1 Information Specialist, 801-887-1259, hillarys@utahfoodbank.org
Adam made wood crates to help organize files and classwork for his mother’s resource room. He also asked helpers to organize reading and math probes for the resource class that services students K-6. For Brandon’s Eagle project he made gas shut off valves for their new neighborhood in Fruit Heights. They will be needed for safety during a natural disaster.
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Volunteers needed
Volunteer opportunities include: Capitol Preservation Board Become a docent at the Utah State Capitol! Docents needed every other week for four hours. Training workshops will take place October 15 and 22 from 6-8 p.m. Salt Lake Donated Dental Services Volunteer dentists, dental assistants and hygienists needed to assist with patient care. Utah Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission Seeking civic-minded volunteers to participate in a pilot program of courtroom observation this fall. It requires 30-40 hours of time and thoughtful attention over a three-month period. St. Mark’s Hospital Volunteers opportunities available at gift shop, ICU, newborn intensive care and information desk. The ESL Center Looking for volunteers to teach English to adult immigrants and refugees! It only takes 3-5 hours per week. Classes taught at times and locations that are convenient to both the tutor and the student. Salt Lake County Aging Services - Bridges Volunteer Program Adults, age 45 or older, tutor children who are struggling with reading, spelling, math and writing in neighborhood schools. SLCC Community Writing Center Writing coaches needed. Work with people on their writing tasks. You may work with people on resumes, poetry, letters — anything! Volunteers usually contribute two hours every other week.
State lodging group to meet in Davis B5
MICHELE BEAL CHALISE BEAL Mother, Michele Beal, and daughter, Chalise Beal, earned their Young Womanhood Award together. They are members of the Bountiful 36th Ward. Chalise is the daughter of James and Michele Beal. She is an eighth grade student at Millcreek Jr. High. She enjoys dancing and sewing. Michele works as a recreational therapist and is first counselor in the Young Women program.
CARLEY LONGHURST Carley Longhurst, daughter of Dennis and Lezlee Longhurst, recently received h e r Yo u n g Womanh o o d Aw a r d . She is a member of the Bountiful 36th Ward. Carley is a sophomore at Bountiful High where she is the goalie and captain of the girls’ soccer team.
BY TOM BUSSELBERG Clipper News Editor
LAYTON — The Utah Hotel & Lodging Association will hold its annual meeting at the Davis Conference Center, here, next week. Among keynote speakers will be Lt. Gov. Greg Bell, a Fruit Heights resident. He is expected to discuss economic development issues and tourismrelated issues “that impact the hospitality industry in today’s struggling economy,” said Executive Director Michael Johnson, a Layton resident. “Learning about the changing economy and current political issues effecting local tourism is key to remaining successful today,” said Johnson. The conference will be held Oct. 6 and 7 and includes a trade show along with seminars, networking opportunities, a live and silent auction, and awarding of Stars of the Industry awards, said Johnson. The association represents the state’s 18,000 rooms, including well over 1,000 in Davis County. There are 113,000 employ-
ees across the state directly involved in that industry, including thousands in Davis County, Johnson said. “My eyes have been opened to how much of an economic engine and how important this industry is to the state’s economy,” Johnson said in a previous interview with the Clipper. Among issues the industry is looking at currently is promoting a change in the payment of sales tax. Currently, hotels must pay sales tax when purchasing toiletries that are provided for guests. Then, guests are charged a sales tax on those same items as part of their room charge. “It’s unfair,” Johnson said. “The hotels could save thousands of dollars” if they weren’t charged a tax when purchasing supplies.” Even the issue of immigration plays a role, Johnson said, with “our (member) properties feeling very strongly. They want to be legal” in what they do, he added. “It has been difficult to find employees and will be in the future,” but has been easier during the recession, Johnson said.
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