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Show 4B Lakeside Review South, Wednesday, March Group to Oversee Business Loans 7, 1984 Audiologist Warns Use Caution With Hearing Aids BARRY KAWA Review Staff Senior FARMINGTON citizens should consult a clinical audiologist or medical specialist before buying a hearing aid from a dealer, says the audiologist for the Davis County School District. Terry Clawson, audiologist for the district and consultant of hearing tests for the Davis County Council of Agings health fair, said problems with dealers have intensified Were finding people because of advertisements are being sold hearing aids that are not properly fit and are also paying exorbitant prices for them, he said. Clawson cited cases of complaints in the county hes heard in the last few months. One case involved a hearing aid dealer who would solicit under the name of county health services." Clawson said many senior citizens were fooled into believing the company was connected with Davis County. The Davis County Sheriffs department made the company add a disclaimer to their advertisements but by that time the company had moved its area of sales to Ogden, he said. Another instance is a dealer who gave free hearing tests in ited universities and receive thousands of hours of clinical supervision. A dealer is one who can take a home-studcourse for a few months, pass a test for certification and authen are called hearing-aihe said. diologists, Youll find most of you're clinical audiologists work under the blanket of a state agency or a physician or a medical community, he said. Hearing aids generally retail Dealer for about $150-$20mark-u- p will often bring the 0 range, prices to the y d 30-da- recently. DAR the Centerville area and then called back prospective; customer and gave them the old hard-se- ll over the phone. Cost of the hearing aids ranged from $500-- $ 1,000 which is out of line with what people can get them for," said Clawson. He also listed a recent case in Centerville where a woman signed a contract and purchased a hearing aid with a y money back guarantee. When the woman took back the device, the dealer billed her $400 worth of charges which were not declared on the contract up front. Clawson said the case is going to a' lawsuit soon and is an examfree serple of the vices that are not always . free. The school district audiologist will speak to senior citizens at the Heritage Center in Clearfield on March 8 at 12:30 p.m. He will advise in a free seminar on what to look for in hearing aids, where to go to receive professional advice and answer any questions. Clawson said the two different sides in the hearing aid battle are between the dealer and the clinical audiologist. Audiologists have at least a masters degree from accred 0. $600-$70- Clawson said. Clawson recommends to se- nior citizens and the hearing impaired that they contact their physician or an ear, nose and throat specialist if they need advice. Someone who can give them good, sound professional advice, he says. They may not need to see them but they can tell them where to go to get reputable service. Clinical audiologists such as himself are not in the business to sell hearing aids as dealers are, Clawson said. When you go to the medical profession, youre able to try it out without the hard seU, he said. The audiologist is not in the compromising position of having to sell the person an aid to return his vice-rege- ar ! , Peterson said audiologists are always attacking dealers credentials although they have to go through continuous education each year to keep their state license. Theres problems in this industry and theres problems in every industry, he said. . two-ye- Low-intere- FARMINGTON When it opened on March 2, 1964, the Davis County Headquarters library housed 39,000 books and allowed the county to move its library staff from the Davis High school library. In the 20 years since it opened that day, the library has expanded to include over 80,000 items on file. The library located at 38 S. 100 E. will celebrate its 20th anniversary Friday with special children story hours at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Treats will be served to all patrons. ' , When the library opened on Jhat March day in 1964, the county and school district were combining efforts in operating a library system for the schools &nd the county. There wasnt 'very much money to spend on .libraries for the schools or the "public libraries in the county, explains Davis County Library Director Jeanne Layton. Davis High was the headquarters branch for the county and small branch libraries were located in Bountiful, Farmington, -- ' Davis A merger of the LAYTON Davis County Private Industry Council, Economic Develop-'meBoard and Industrial Bureau should be looked into and 'considered, Commissioner Har-ol- d Tippetts told the Economic ''Development Board last week. ; nt All three are to broaden the 'Economic base of the county, should take Tippetts, said. Wewhat I we have time to live with then chart that course of action and maybe superimpose all three Tippetts was asked at Layton, Clearfield and Syracuse. At. the time of the dedication, Dr. G. Evan Taylor was county commissioner and library board chairman and G. Harold Holt was superintendent of schools. Davis County opened expanded branch libraries in Bountiful in 1970 and in Clearfield in 1975. The school district and the county discontinued their joint operation in 1977 after more funds became available to both entities and the growth rate in the county continued. As for the future use of the small Headquarters Branch, Ms. Layton said the issue of Layton Citys withdrawal from the county library system has left that up in the air. We havent discussed the plans for this building in some time, she said. Weve been on hold until the people in Layton decide on having their own building or continuing with recommends someone looking for a hearing aid to go to a dealer whos been in business a long time. I think a person who has done this for a number of years, who has fit hearing aids, is the most qualified to do it, Peterson said. We live with the people we sell for as they long as they have a hearing aid from us. US. - Ms. Layton said the headquarters facility is not adequate to meet the high growth rate the county is experiencing. Kim Burningham, st FARMINGTON Davis County Emergency Services has become a function of the Davis County Sheriffs Department and will operate under the direction of Sheriff Brant Johnson, Commission chairman Glen E. Saunders reported. Saunders said the move will bolster and better coordinate the countys emergency services by moving the operation to the partment annex building which will allow a better coordination of their efforts. He noted in past emergency situations a runner would relay information between the two departments. Johnson told Davis County Council of Government members last week he felt positive very, very about the change. Sheriffs department. Former not, they sponsor education by contributions to schools, and by active participation in current education budget questions and other problems within the school system. If you think you qualify for membership, you may wish to 0 contact Mrs. Davis at for more information on how to establish your genealogical proof of ancestry. 295-267- emergency services director John Zippro will remain in the de- Rntnrvn ow mw & beautiful partment and continue to work on projects including the county emergency disaster plan that is being coordinated throughout the county. County Emergency Services has been located in the basement of the Headquarters branch library in Farmington. Saunders said the service has moved to the basement of the Sheriffs de Room Banquet tpadil for your occasion Bowling banquets Wedding Breakfasts Club Parties Rehearsal Dinners Business Meetings Glow Room PANCAKE & DINNER HOUSE 1141 WEST 2100 SOUTH 782-325- 8 JO INTERIOR PAINT COLORS Legislator to Speak to Area Parents ONLY F $9.99 urciwr taunusT nr gal. Bountiful High debate coach who also ar Emergency Service Merges With Sheriff nt Davis Library Notes 20 Years In Service .into one. - Womens Club Is Revolutionary tance from the DAR, women Review Correspondent might be able to prove that their ancestors have been in the UnitPerhaps you have seen the inied States since before 1776 and tials DAR, and you have wonhave provided actual assistance dered what they stand for. in the fight for liberty. Perhaps you are aware of what This historical aspect is one of for of the stand they Daughters the three main pillars of the American Revolution, but you DAR platform. These three have confused them with the Pioneers. the of Utah pillars are historical interest, paDaughters. triotism and education. However, the Utah Pioneers The historical aspect of the are a state organization, whereas DAR in Bountiful is exemplified the DAR is a nationwide group. The Bountiful Chapter is named by the history essay contest held each year. Also, the DAR of after the local flower the Sego Bountiful and other Utah ChapLily Chapter. And if any womters nominates an outstanding an can trace her lineage back dito an ancestor or history teacher each year. rectlyThe state chapter will judge ancestress, who contributed to those entries, and the winning the Revolutionary War, they history teacher will go to Washmay be eligible to become a Daughter of the American Revoonly do you have to have a diington D.C. lution. rect ancestor who contributed to LaDean Egbert of Sunset Jr. The DAR Sego Lily Chapter the Revolution, Mrs. Cook High and Millie Fletcher of was founded in 1974. Anita Dasaid, but you have to be able to Wood Cross High School, were is prove it. To that purpose the selected by the Sego Lily Chapvis, is president; DAR will provide you with the ter to represent Davis County. Betty Cook. Both women would be more necessary genealogical help. The The DAR promotes both histhan glad to review claims for DAR has its own genealogical torical knowledge and patriotism membership, and to send the ap- office in Washington D.C. as through emphasis on education. propriate forms to prove lineage. well as its own library which In some regions the DAR even has its own schools. But whether The DAR is not a club to houses the DAR Headquarters. which anyone can belong. Not With the genealogical assis- - they have their own schools or ENNY MEYERS five-memb- er money." However, a Salt Lake hearing aid dealer who is a member of the Utah Hearing Aid Association disagrees with Clawsons comments. Mike Littlefield, of Littlefields in Salt Lake, a hearing aid dealer since 1946, says the U.S. Food and Drug Administration did a comprehensive study in 1977 that showed a hearing aid dealer is every bit as qualified to fit hearing aids." In fact, they say the only time an audiologist is really useful is for children 18 and under, Peterson noted. Peterson from the fund to businesses are hoped by COG to boost the overall tax base in the county by reproviding jobs and increasing tail and industrial business. The program will provide a ments. lower rate of interest on loans Members of COG elected in a and make possible financing for secret ballot last week for the small businesses and private incommittee were Commissioner dustries to expand their operaHarry B. Gerlach, Layton Mayor tion. As the loans are paid back Lewis G. Shields, Bountiful and future CDBG money added Mayor Dean S. Stable, Syracuse to the fund, the base would grow Mayor Boyd T. Thurgood and and be a major lending source in Woods Cross Mayor Lawrence the county. COG officials have W. Urry. Gerlach and Shields said the fund could eventually were elected to one-yeterms make loans for city and county on the committee and Stable, projects. Thurgood and Urry for The remainder of the 1984 terms. monies to Davis County CDBG The committee will supervise and develop policies for the loan will be used for city and county on program that begins this year projects that rank the highest COG of vote ballot a criteria with the setting aside of members. Balloting of COG for $400,000 in 1984 Federal Comwill munity Development Block shares of the $450,000 grant Grant funds. loans take place at the March meeting. A FARMINGTON executive committee to oversee a county revolving loan fund targeted at small businesses has been selected by the Davis County Council of Govern- Good quality for less rep- resents Bountiful in the Utah House of Representatives, will discuss educational and legislative issues Wednesday night, March 7, at 7:30 p.m. at the Bountiful Academy (190 E. 400 ONLY 11.99 gal. Beautiful colors & white Easy soap & water cleanup ng South). At this meeting of the South Davis Parents Association of Gifted and Talented children, he will discuss three main topics: 1)- . How to approach a aOTHjlfijnitfjMflte' legisla- tor with your concerns, and the Legislatures current perspectives on education; 2)- . The new entrance requirements for college; Alternatives to sports for d High School students. 3)- . achievement-oriente- There is no charge for the meeting; and all interested parents are invited to attend. Scinitcis. sirJm WALLCOVERING ils Look Into Merger Selected Sanitas a past board meeting to present a proposed revision of the operating bylaws of the Economic Development Board. However, the commissioner said he was concerned the size of a joint boaid could be unwieldy. County Planning Director Rick Mayfield said his staff will prepare an outline of each board noted the Private Industry and a determination if all three Council is moving and has some are needed could then be made. funding of their programs. He The board voted to accept the suggested the county planning stall should research the goals of concept of coordinating the efthe three groups and see if a forts of the three groups. Sulliwedding of all three is possi- van said some real potential benefits exist from a merger but ble. Economic Development he would like to see representaBoard chairman Charles Sulli- tives from cities maintained on van called the idea radical" and a joint board. . Look for the Sales Stickers on our sample books. (Act now for super savings!) 3inm!iaBiia OGDEN 248-24t- h Best Sellers! LAYTON 547 Heath Main St. 394-454- 3 fiuasnRfo y'i'im u mw 544-421- 1 |