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Show SEPTEMBER 30, 1986 County schools plan eye screening tests Special sections: baloney! For a long time thought there was nothing more sensational than the National Enquirer and other grocery store tabloids. You know the type of publication: The gossip sheets sold next to the cabbage and the Dentine with bold headlines blaring "Woman With Three Heads Has Baby with Two Fingers, Claims She Dated Jimmy Durante. But one of Davis Countys favorites, the Ann Landers column, has the "Enquirer beat for sherr nonsense. It all started when a reader from Chicago wrote Ann to complain about having her appetite spoiled by the sight of a handresicapped wongan whose husband was feeding her in the taurant. The lady claimed that she was unable to enjoy a Ann correctly responded that the complain-e- r pleasant meal--an- d with little compassion and even was some sort of less intelligence. , Anns response brought in more letters which were published in last weeks syndicated column. Amazingly, the letters agreed that handicapped people should not dine in public, with one writing that "my rights should be member of the because I am normal and the than more handicapped respected the handicapped are not. I The letters made my own stomach somewhat queasy--bfound one letter especially interesting. One woman suggested to Ann that restaurants should have a "special section for handicapped people, partially hidden by palms or other greenery so they are not seen by other guests. I suppose even idiots have a right to their opinion. And, therefore, I have a right to mine. We already have smoking and sections and, if this woman gets her way, well have sections. We shouldn t stop handicapped and here. I ask all restaurant owners to establish the following special sections inside their establishments! SECTIONS: There is nothing more seated next to an illiterate. Its very be me than to annoying difficult to cut my breaded veal and engage in a philosophical the discussion of Sartre--m- y typical mealtime and J.R. about are table next at the Ewing seated talking couple using the word aint. I suggest that people with less than two kitchyears of college education be seated somewhere near the en area, preferably close to the handicapped section, where they can destroy the Kings English and talk about Lets Make A Deal. NO BATHING SECTION Personally, smokers dont bother me as much as those customers who have poor bathing habits. Since weve already put the smokers behind the pillars and the handicapped and poorly educated near the kitchen, I suggest that customers who havent bathed two hours before with visiting the restaurant be seated in a special corridor filled floral displays. flowers and other SPECIAL SECTION FOR THE UGLY If the handicapped make Anns letter writers queasy, then its obvious that the is truly ugly be spirited away into their own special section. It difficult to savor clam chowder when Barbra Streisand are within your view only several feet away. In some cities I have visited, this section will be the majority of the restaurant. TEEN-AGSECTION - We now have the handicapped and d near the kitchen, those with body odor near the behind the pillars and the trulyugly near smokers the flowers, the exit door. I suggest restaurant owners create a special seating area for teenagers. Its very unappetizing to hear a bunch of their health teacher, whose woolly kids talk about AC-Dbeat the Lancers. Such Darts the and whether whom dating feeble inane conversations and the attempts of teens to spread butter balls are annoying to many of us who frequent restaurants. Place the teens in a special area near the restroom. And these are just a few special sections for restauranteurs. If something annoys you, let the owner know. Soon the restaurant will look much like a jigsaw puzzle with customers dining among their own kind. That should satisfy some of Ann Landers reader . Nothing common sense. much satisfies them 1 sub-speci- sub-speci- Amblyopia (lazy eye) screenings are planned this week in county elementary schools. Conducted by the Davis County Health Department, a minute-lon- g test is administered. The preschooler or kindergartener simply mimicks with his hands the direction of a big letter E" that hes shown. By observing the accuracy of each of three tests, both eyes together, then each eye separately, a trained observer can decide if a eye doctor referral is needed. If a referral is made, the normal seeing eye is patched which stimulates development of the lazy eye, says Dolleen Jewett, the health department's nursing director. Amblyopia is not outgrown and must be treated within the early development years of life or serious and often-time- s permanent visual loss will occur, she says. The next public-ey- e screening clinics will be offered from a.m. and 1:30-- 3 p.m. Kindergarten students will automatically be checked. Participating schools include: Tuesday: Morgan, Clinton, Syracuse and Doxey; Wednesday, Crestview, Burton, South Clearfield, Holt and East Layton. On Thursday, schools include: Adams, Columbia, Sunset, Lincoln, Hill Field and King; Friday, Vae View, Kaysville, South Weber, Cook, West Point, Wasatch and Layton. Further information is available by calling 451-331- 5. GARY COOMBS, DIRECTOR of the new Alcohol and Drug News & Views Highlights of news events and personal opinions of people and happenings in ut nice-smelli- look-alik- es -- E poorly-educate- C, now-especi- ally District reviews goals Continued from page one Public Information Officer. She noted the greatest success seems to come when the local schools communicate with Durrance-Doyl- e, the homes through monthly or newsletters. The semi-month- ly District office is a resource place where local schools can get helpful information. The growth of the volunteer program and the program, which is a corporation-civi- c club effort to assist schools, was also mentioned as new and successful public relations programs. The career ladder program that has received much attention this past year was reviewed once again by Stephen Whitesides. He stated the career ladder committee met 22 times during the past school year to improve upon the plan. At this point, the time line for 1986-8- 7 has been set up. Things are fairly stable adopt-a-scho- and I dont ol expect major Mr. Whitesides stated. changes, The goals for the curriculum and instruction department were outlined by Dr. John S. White, newly Reflex-Journ- appointed Associate Superintendent. He observed there was ongoing training for principals on the elementary and secondary level in the state CORE curriculum. This is a four-yeprogram which is updated each year. A curriculum specialist for the science, math and computer departments was hired and this role will be defined in relation to computer education on all levels. Dr. White said his department would continue to implement the state CORE curriculum as ar needed. Finally, Dr. Larry Wilson talked about the gifted and talented programs that are now offered in the elementary schools. He said present programs will be maintained and that special programs would be expanded into the junior high schools. This year Central Davis and North Layton Junior High Schools will start a Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM) program to extend special learning experiences to the road base of students, and to give special attention to those students with high interest in speciality areas, dmg al Published weekly by Clipper Publishing Co. Inc. 96 South Main, Bountiful, Utah 84010 Weekly newspaper published at Layton, Utah every Tuesday, In the Interest of Davis County and colonies formed by former residents. Address all correspondence to 197 North Mala Laytoa Utah 84041. Subscription rate: 25c per copy, $6.50 per year, mailed In county, $7.50 per year outside. John Stable, Jr. Lucille S. Stable J. Howard Stable Tom Haraldsen OwnerPubllsher Vice President Manager Editor Keith Duncan SportsReporter 544-W3- 3 Humana Hospital set to join drug battle We have a drug LAYTON problem in this state and its time to make some moves, Gary Coombs, director of the new Alcohol and Drug Help Unit at Humana North, said Hospital-Davi- s N - North Hospital, holds up two Help Unit at Humana-Davi- s books used to cure patients of chemical dependency. What does it mean to "influence an election" or to Sway the votes during the campaign of an upcom- ing election? These are key questions to be decided in Second District Court in a complaint filed against Bryan Gray, a Layton businessman, by Glenn Clary, the losing candidate on the GOP ballot for sheriff in Davis Countys Primary Election. The complaint may seem insignificant to anyone but the defendant and the complaintant, the latter of whom is seeking to prove that materials printed in a letter just before the election caused enough voters to be "swayed that he was defeated by the incumbent sheriff. He (Clary) is seeking punitive damages in an amount to be determined by the court unknown thousands of dollars he alleges were spent on his election campaign. But there is a much farther reaching effect than simply who (or what) caused the final results of the Primary Election, or whether or not the complaintant should be paid punitive damages for his losses. Since the complaint alleges that materials were printed or caused to be printed that swayed the votes of many Davis County residents, what could happen in the future? Could any losing candidate "recoup" his financial losses in the campaign by declaring that his opponent said or printed untruths that caused he or she to be defeated? If the materials were libelous or the things said were slanderous, then the answer is "yes. But if the statements (said or printed) are not done maliciously, there is very little ground for a successful law suit. If you have ever been a political candidate and come out of the election campaign completely unscathed, you are very fortunate, indeed. What Im trying to say is that (unfortunately) too many things are said and printed that are not entire truths - but its all a part of politics. More was said and printed during this past primary election that had a direct bearing on candidates being defeated than have ever witnessed before. But the alleged letter referred to in connection with the Bryan Gray civil complaint is not among the most devestating allegations, rumors and innuendos that were spread during the Davis County GOP convention and the Primary Election campaign. The suit charges that the defendant and "Ten John Does" to be named later interfered with the free exercise of the elective franchise by attempting to sway votes through the use of a letter supporting several candidates, not just the candidates in the sheriffs race. How far can a candidate go in telling the public that he or she is the most qualified or the "most experienced" or that he or she could do a better job? Under the "heat of battle some candidates make false or deceiving statements during a political campaign. But I have never before heard of a losing candidate suing for money lost during a campaign or alleging that he or she lost the campaign because candidates were swayed by an opponent. Of course candidates are swayed . That's what an election campaign is all about. Unfortunately, too many are swayed by rumors or only partial truths. But that's all part of the political game. All political materials used in an election campaign are influential in one way or the other. Some candidates would like to see political advertising stopped a week or so before the election. But candidates would always find a way to get out that "last minute material, hoping that it will "sway just enough votes to get him or her elected. e telephone campaigning is oftena . effective So is mailings as a plea for vote. doubt that a last minute letter could have changed the total vote margin of more than, ,000 votes the difference between the two sheriff candidates at the end of the election. -- I Last-minut- last-minu- te 1 1 Wednesday. At an open house, Mr. Coombs said the unit located on the third floor of the Layton hospital will help free Utahns from chemical dependencies. To help him in the work, the unit has two counselors and a community service director. Some of the staff are people who have overcome chemical dependencies themselves, which helps develop rapport, Mr. Coombs said. I think being a recovery person gives you insight as to where peo- ple with chemical dependencies are at. I know where a chemical dependent person is emotionally because Ive been down the same street. This is the third alcohol and drug unit American International Health Services, Inc. has opened in their western region. The Layton facility has already treated three patients. Mark S. Cowell, vice president of communications for the association, said this is one of the smaller units. There are eight beds, but two more will eventually be added. With a small unit there is the possibility of giving patients more attention, Mr. Cowell said. In this program, chemical dependency is treated as an illness, Mr. Cowell said. A person admitted into the unit is monitored medically throughout their stay. Treatment may also include physical therapy since an alcholic or drug abuser is usually in bad physical condition. Detoxification is the first step in the program, Mr. Cowell said. The use of presciption drugs is minimized during this step, although some sedatives may be used to stabilize the patient. During the phase we are just trying to help the patient withdraw as comfortably as possible, Mr. Cowell said. Once the patient is off all che- micals, the staff begins teaching them a new way to live, Mr. Cowell said. There is group and individual therapy and educational sessions about alcohol and drug abuse. A two year after care program is also included at no extra cost. Patents are usually admitted for 21 to 28 days, although the program isfndividualized, Mr. Cowell said. A 24 hour helpline was installed at the Alcohol and Drug Help Unit. The number is 774-707- 0. Homecoming week begins for Davis High students Its Home- at dear old Davis Week coming High School, with this years theme A Touch of Heaven. Events include the Homecoming Assembly, scheduled for Friday at 8:50 a.m.; and the Homecoming Parade set for Friday at 5:30 p.m. The Davis Darts will meet View- KAYSVILLE Letter to mont in a football matchup at 7:30 p.m. The following day, Oct. 4, will include the Homecoming Dance. This semi-formevent will begin at 8 p.m. in the schools cafeteria, and the cost is $9 per couple. For more information, call the school at al 546-794- 0. Editor Layton Pool fees fair? I have been looking forward with great anticipation to the opening of our new swim pool and recreation facility in Layton, and like many others I have talked to, we planned to buy a family membership. The cost seemed a little high ($350), but we decided that for our big Christmas splurge for the family we would do it anyway. I was very disappointed however when I learned that the racquetball courts were not part of the family membership, and would cost extra everytime I used them. After talking with several other people who had intended to purchase family memberships and found that they also were surprised to find the membership did not include the racquetball courts, I began to wonder where the input for the fees and formulation of the memberships came from. After following up L found that the intent for the high fees was to make the city facility a money making enterprise. With some further investigating, I also found that city employees will be able to purchase the same membership that will cost my family $350 for the nominal cost of $50. Where is the equity in this? Why should you and I who pay the city employees salaries, also pay for their membership to our community recreation facility? Why if the city wants to make money of the facility, do they essentially give away memberships? If the fees are less for all of us would not more people be encouraged to purchase family memberships thereby increasing revenue? How many fees will have to be collected to make up for myself and many others who will not now buy a membership because to just use the pool $350 is simply too much? In a comparison with other community recreation facilities ours will probably be the highest and will offer the least. I for one an very disappointed in those who made these decisions, and would encourage them to request further input from the citizens of Layton instead of finding out how Cincinnati, Ohio, or Minneapolis, Mn. or wherever they received their input to put forth this plan came from. I am interested in seeing this facility make as much money as possible to help keep our taxes down, but I am concerned that the way it is presently proposed, we will lose more than we gain. Ariel L. Osmond Layton |