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Show JUNE 9, 1987 L, Reflections A salute to 1987 graduates It happened here. ..But it could have hap- FARMINGTON diamonds anywhere in Davis County. baseball on other pened There were some 300 coaches in the league, a learnd first and ing and social activity for These coaches spend countless hours with the children explaining strategy and batting stances and the techniques of catching a ground ball. ..And, in the process, the children also receive valuable lessons on sportsmanship and competition. event. But The catching of a fly ball is not an who has d old without a father-- or a for a whole new a friends--thon field takes in catch few right to an is a for chance opportunity acceptance, meaning. be part of a team smile, a time to wear your cap crooked and smirk with confidence after your line drive clears the infield. Yes, there are some 30 coaches, local heroes who make the world a slightly better place to grow up. And these coaches were there last week. But the Jerk was there, too. the kids learn much from him, The Jerk is also a coach--an- d too. When I first noticed the Jerk, he was running across the infield in pursuit of a bewildered child who had forgotten to run to third base following a deep fly ball. The Jerk grabbed the child and bellowed, What were you thinking about? You made another stupid mistake! Stupid! Stupid! Stupid! I told you again and again to tag up on a fly ball. Start thinking about the game! The kid probably was thinking about the game. He was thinking how much he hated it! But the Jerk wasnt through. In the next inning, a different child strayed off second base and was called out on the resulting flip of the ball to the baseman. This time the Jerk didnt run across the infield. He waited for the downcast (and probably confused) child to approach him. Dont play like an idiot! the Jerk shouted as he grasped the kid firmly by the shoulders. Thats a dumb, stupid thing to do. We went over that in practice last week, but you werent listening, were you? Were going to lose the game because of these stupid mistakes. The crestfallen child was still shaking as he returned to the bench. I dont know if the Jerk was correct in predicting that his team would lose the game. I dont know because I walked away, thinking not only of the poor children but also making a private wish. My wish was that I could be the Jerks boss for just one day. Id get an early start. Hey, its 8 a.m. Jerko, Id say. Lets get to work ijnmedi-atelNo dallying--jus- t work, work, work. And Id say, Hey, Jerko. ..How come you havent moved that package. Ive told you before to pick that up. What are you, an idiot? No wonder we cant make any money around here with stupid slobs like you! And Id say, Hey, Jerko. ..Dont you understand that machine? I dont care if youre just learning, Jerko! You havent been listening in the training meetings, have you? Imagine that piece of steel being brighter than you! And 1 d say , I m tired of having to watch you all the time and correct your mistakes. Pack'up yoiif stuff and- get out. I cant give paychecks to imbeciles.-- Oh, it would be fun to be the boss and to see the fuming Jerk careen out the door. But firing him would also be a problem. Without a job, the Jerk would have more spare time to coach baseball and infect more children. The Jerk doesnt belong with the 30 good coaches. Hes much too stupid! By TOM HARALDSEN Tee-Ba- ll second-grader- pint-size- s. earth-shatteri- six-ye- ar seven-year-ol- at Tee-Ba- ll y. - - Mayors join quiz bowl 773-402- 773-903- 451-530- 544-951- 967-289- 773-732- 546-676- rezone request By DONETA GATHERUM LAYTON The Layton City Council conducted two public hearings last Thursday evening to consider rezone requests. After a lengthy discussion, the Council which included only three of the five members on Thursday evening, tabled a decision on a Jean Love rezone request until the full council could be present on June 18. The council approved a rezone request made by the Smith Management Corporation. The Love rezone request involves six acres of property located on the northeast comer of Antelope and Fort Lane. The zone is currently agriculture. The request was for an M-- l zone that would allow light industry and manufacturing. This property is in the condemned restricted HAFB noise and crash potential area. It is property on which the government purchased an easement so the types of uses could be restricted. The Planning' Commission rtf--? commended Approval of the zoning change. They had concerns about some of the proposed uses such as a service station. About 20 property owners living near the property attended the public hearing to express concern over the zoning change. Alan Choumos requested the zoning change be denied. He listed the following reasons for this position: There is enough noise and a truss plant that would look like a lumber store is interested in building on the property. She said her son, Robert Love who is in the heating and air conditioning business might want to store his vans there. Another resident, Jerry Myers, pointed out that the Love family was compensated for their ground at the time it was condemned. Lynn Valentine, another neighbor, said the flight path restrictions didnt devalue the property as much as the Allgood property on the west side of Antelope and Fort Lane. Something else of this nature (M-l- ) would tend to take on this appearance. Councilmen Jerry Stevenson and Bob Stevenson voted in favor of the rezone. Councilman Kent Smith abstained from voting because he also lives near the property. This meant that action had to be tabled until June 18 so there could be a quorum of council members present. The Smith rezone request involved eight acres of property on the southeast comer of Gentile and Fairfield across the street from their existing store. The property is Smiths recurrently zoned M-- l zone to allow conan quested struction of a new 65,000 square R-- foot super retail store. Peter Broth, attorney representing Smiths, said the present site of 43,000 square feet would not allow for expansion. He said the company wanted to keep a store in Layton because this is the center for their main operations. About 10 people living near the Smith property attended the public hearing. They were concerned about Smiths plans for their existing in- already. 2. There is a danger of plane crashes. 3. Residents nearby chose to live in this neighborhood because they wanted large lots and open spaces. They felt the Air Force restrictions on land use would protect these store. Mr. Broth said the company has about one and million dollars invested in the store. They would work to find retail outlets to lease the space. Nothing is final to this point, Mr. Broth stated. Robert Gibby spoke in opposition to the rezone. He said Smiths didnt have a good track record. He pointed out that the store on Harrione-ha- rights. 4. The traffic on Antelope Drive already heavy. 5. There are ample gasoline stations and M-- l properties already in is Layton. Mrs. Jean Love indicated that the plat plan the city requires to have filed before a rezone request can be made was not firm. She lf son Blvd. in Ogden has remained vacant for an extended period of time. We already have enough empty grocery stores in Layton, Mr. Gibby stated. He also said a super store would change the residential complexion of the area. said, We have no offer to put a gasoline station there. Mrs. Love explained the value of the property is cut in half because it is in a com- patible use zone. A zoning change would increase the value of the property. She said Freedoms of choice and speech There are no bells ringing in the hallways of colleges and universities, and those of you continuing your education will find that school takes on a new meaning. Take advantage of your opportunities to learn, and become gifted at your chosen professions. College educations arent cheap, and they arent free. Where much is given, much is expected. So it will be with all of you. No longer will you have to justify your opinion to high school teachers or classmates but the task becomes bigger. In high 0 students. Now, the school, you were probably one of real world asks you to make your voice heard to millions. Be strong, and be assured that if your message is right, it will be heard. 1000-130- For most of you, the right to vote comes with turning 18 and graduating. Exercise it. The leaders you choose in the next election may well shape the laws and court systems that will administer the affairs of state and country the rest of your life. Freedom to succeed Like it or not, the harsh reality is that many students find it difficult to succeed in a high school environment. Nows your chance. No one will hold you back at this point, but by the same token, no one will be there to hold you up either. The future awaits your decision on how you will live, what you will do and contribute. Youve earned not only a diploma, but new responsibilities. As ironic as it may seem, leaving high school behind means entering a new world of learning, one that does not reward your efforts with grades but with successes monetary, professional and personal. There is no study hall in the real world to help you make up for lost opportunities. You often get only one crack at it in the real world make it count. For those of you who walked across those stages last night, and those of you who will tonight, I wish only the best. There are no assistant principals out here in life, no tardy bells or hall passes for trips to the restroom. But there are pitfalls. Conversely, it is also a world of opportunity, a world where you can control your own destiny, if you choose to grab the handles and take control. To the Class of 1987, 1 say good luck, good life, and goodbye. Its been real. ' Express your Viewpoint in a Letter leflextDonrnal 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 Main, Layton, Utah 84041. Subscription rate: 25c per copy, $6.50 per year, mailed in county, $7.50 per year outside. John Stahl, 292-749- 8; 9. ServW Mm He Ml JM ' IMM TamEsssW Tom Editor 544-913- The council unanimously 3 approved the rezone request. ARM HURT? We Are FREE EXAM DOESNT. 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The dealership uses the advertising slogan, The Valiant Price Fighter. The group displayed medieval crafts, lacemaking and featured young and old, including this knight, dressed in costume. 1. The mayors of the Davis County cities and their city council members have been challenged to join the Davis County Bicentennial Quiz Bowl competition. The Davis County Bicentennial Committee, chaired by John Harmer, under the direction of Commissioner Bill Peters, is encouraging the people of Davis County to review the history and happenings that brought about the creation of the Constitution as well as to study the Constitution itself. The Quiz Bowl is part of the overall project of honoring the Constitution in Davis County. Reva Wadsworth is directing the Quiz Bowl Committee. Volunteer teams will be formed in each community for competition. Three Quiz Bowls will be held in each city and a final bowl will be held on Sept. 10 for competition among all the finalists of the various cities. Questionnaires for study purposes are available from the chairmen of each city. For more information and to volunteer for the bowl contact the chairman from your city. Chairmen for the bowl are Tracy Crowell, Bountiful, Joyce Erickson, Centerville, Kathryn Murray, Scott and Peggy Sheen, Clinton, Clearfield, Thomas Santise, Farmington, DAnn Jones, Fruit Ernie Shannon, Kaysville, 1 Heights, or Kent Day, Layton, Leonard Schroedter, North Salt Lake, Bob Joyce Browning, Sunset, 6 Elizabeth Johnson, or Thurgood, Syracuse, West Point, Pat Soper, West Bountiful, and Lynn Thomas, Woods Cross, 292-406- City-base- vasion of privacy in the area By CHERIE HUBER 292-063- The Society for Creative Anachronism or, in plain English, a d Salt Lake group that enjoys Medieval history down to the armor, showed their stuff recently. They per- On a warm but windy evening in 1971, on the campus of my high school in the San Francisco area foothills, I joined with 562 others in walking across the stage and receiving my high school diploma. This week, students in the three Bountiful are high schools are doing the same thing. There are many moments in my life before and after that night that I have long forgotten, but the memories of that particular June evening are as fresh as if it had occurred yesterday. High school marks the end of a long road for young people, and those of us looking back know that it seemed like a moment we couldnt get finished with soon enough. Just let me out into the real world, we thought. I cant wait to get out of here. With that in mind, on this special week in the lives of so many seniors Ive grown to know and love the last two years while covering sports, here are my own personal gifts to the Class of FORZA Ptetue bring U ad NJA PPOIN TMEN T pm pm Every Take Out Order Senior Citizens before 5 p.m. AJS (Sfcn n k? tun . |