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Show JUNE 30, 1987 L, '(CwDawps By Brian Cray Its a cardinal cowboy readies for Layton group comprised of students from Davis and Weber County high schools. Rodeo is not a Utah High By DONETA GATHERUM rule in journalism: if you wish to receive reader response, write an article concerning religion or sports. A writer can tweek the nose of a mayor, a councilman or a school board member... But hands off the pastor or the high school quarterback. I learned this lesson early in my career during a r stint at the Deseret News." A Highland High football team had been drubbed miserably in a Friday night game and my coverage included the observation that, from the porous defense, it appeared the Ram defensive line had held drills at e Forest Lawn. That comment brought a flood of telephone calls and letters from parents, grandparents, relatives of the young men, relatives of the coach everyone except the unborn fetus of the fullbacks mother. I relearned this lesson two weeks ago when this column took a swipe at the jerk, an unnamed coach in the Farmington City League. I took care in that column to mention that the was not representative of the caring and dedicated jerk coaches in that league or any other league. Farmington City runs an excellent program, and it is not the only city that grapples with the occasional problem of an coach. The day after the column appeared, my telephone was ringing. The first two calls decried the negativism of emphasizing one bad apple among an otherwise dedicated bushel. One of the who coaches Farmington callers, a respected agreed with the intent of the column, but asked that I not lose sight of the many hours spent and the concern of the other volunteers. n and as I wrote in the original column, Its a point the coaches are local heroes who make their communities a nicer place in which to live. In fact, the evening after the column appeared I approached the coach of the Farmington City White Sox whose team had just been badly defeated. You showed me a lot in that game, I told him. Your kids were excited about baseball before the game began and they were still excited about it after the game had ended. Thats the mark of a great Little League coach. He understood. The good coaches always do. A mother called the day after the column appeared to relate how the story touched her. Her son had experienced two but had then been subjected to the great years of third-yehis of coach. Two games was all it took, she hazing said, "and I cried when I saw my son throw his baseball cards in the trash. He hasnt thrown a baseball since. And one of the organizers of the Kaysville City youth program stopped by to say how he appreciated the column. Theres so many great guys coaching the kids, he said. You hate to see the jerk spoil it for everybody. But the nicest gesture came from a neighbor who brought a newspappoem he had clipped from some er. Your column was great, he said, and I thought you might enjoy this. The poem says it all. Yes it does! The poem goes like this: LAYTON Three years ago Cam Bennett was like most teen-age- d Western boys. He enjoyed watching a rodeo, as a spectator. Last month Cam, a high school rodeo participant, and his partner, four-yea- School Activities Association sport. It does attract high school students from all parts of the state that belong to 25 clubs. Each club sponsors a rodeo during the season which starts in September and ends in June. To participate in these high Donald Palleson from Manila, Utah, won the state High School Rodeo Association championship in the team roping event. The pre-seas- one-lin- championship rodeo was held in Thirty-eigHeberCity from June of the best teams in the state qualified to participate. Cam is now getting ready for the national finals in Pueblo, Colo. To qualify for the state finals, a participant must place in the top six in at least one rodeo. Cam competed in 21 rodeos this year. He earned four fourth places, a third place and a first place. Cam developed into an outstanding team roper rapidly. He liked watching rodeos and decided roping might be fun to try. Cam said he Mr. and bugged his parents, school rodeos, students must ht Tee-Ba- ll -- over-anxio- Tee-Bal- l, Mrs. Bryce Bennett, well-take- - Clyde. He also works on roping techniques using a dummy. Cams specialty is roping the steers feet. His partner, Donald Palleson, ropes the horns. In steer to find roping, the complete event The ball meets the plate. He swings and he misses. Theres a groan from the crowd, with some boos and some hisses. A thoughtless voice cries: Strike out the bum! Tears fills his eyes. The game is no longer fun. So open your heart and give him a break. For its moments like this when a many you can make. Keep this in mind when you hear someone forget: hes just a little boy. ..And hes not a man yet. And thanks to the readers who responded to other Cyclops columns. Referring to a recent column on poor writing skills, a reader complimented the parent involvement in a unique writing program for students at Central Junior High School in Layton... Readers from Clearfield and Woods Cross called to bait me on last weeks reference to a woman writing an anonymous the letter was anonymous, how did you know it was a letter. woman who wrote it? ANSWER: The letter appeared to be in y of Extreme a womans handwriting. VERDICT: Chauvinism). And thanks to the reader in Bountiful whom, after reading the Cyclops view on Republican tax hikes, dropped off a bumper sticker for my car. The bumper sticker reads: Pump Norm into the West Desert. I can tell the election year is fast approaching! (If Semi-guilt- 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. TomBuulbrg Editor Intcmt Dm No Intcrat Buy a select model Maytag Washer Maytag Dryer ora Maytag Stacked 4 The Senior Citizen Silver Age Mealsite in Kaysville has volunteer positions available. Needed are van drivers, and homebound help, both for just a few hours, a week. It doesnt take much of your time to help so many needy meal-delive- I" FREBlMSiSavlim Bond (Series EE) In Addition to Our Already Lod Prices f0 -- 'fry! r ''i'-1'-0- : Proud to Present you the best of Chinese Continued from Page 1 A third public hearing considered Jeff Street. This street is in the Eastwood No. 2 subdivision, a development that was begun in the old East Layton City. Tlie street is numbered 1275 North but when the plan was recorded in East Layton City, the street was misnumbered to 1310 North. Jeff Street residents have had problems with mail delivery and with people finding their homes. There was no opposition to this change and the council unanimously approved the renumbering. Not only did the Layton Council hold three public hearings, they scheduled three more public hearings for July 16. On that Thursday evening at 7: 15 p.m. the council will consider a boundary exchange with South Weber. Forty acres north of LaDonna Mesa Subdivision was annexed to South Weber many years ago. South Weber officials have indicated services cant be provided and have met with Layton officials to annex the property to Layton. A rezone request for the northwest comer of Gentile and Fair-fiel- d will also be considered on July people. For more information on these positions and others contact the Davis County Helpline Information and Referral at 47 S. 100 1 As a United Way or E., Farmington or call about care we agency you. It brings out the best in all of us. 451-515- Food, PLATTER Style RESTMIi;Awr 295-225- Days 544-913- 3 1, owners approved of these two ideas. Steven Randall, spokesman for the property owners, indicated 12 of the 13 residents of this new housing area wanted sidewalks. When they signed a petition from Mr. Thurgood, they thought it dealt molished. only with the cul de sac. City Attorney Mark Arnold said The final July 16 public hearing is a new state law effective there for propinvolves a zoning change 1987 that says a deMarch last at of the north Triple Stop erty file an amended plat must veloper Highway 193 and Fairfield Road. to want by city council this signed Owners of petition property has not M-- l Mr. members. a to Thurgood current the zoning change the come before this must and condone allow to zone commercial city council again at a public hearstruction of a restaurant. This hearing. Citizens can voice their oppoing is scheduled for 7:45 p.m. Citizens owning property in the sition to the waiver of sidewalks at that hearing, it was noted. Oaks at Mutton Hollow subdiviMr. Arnold said he would recouncil the that sion requested schedule another public hearing for search the law to determine if the cul de sac and sidewalks issues can July 16. Residents want a rebe separated. If this is possible, consideration of an earlier council home builders can continue to and decision regarding curb, gutter build on the proposed, but not residewalk there. After listening to the citizen corded cul de sac. The public hearcomplaints, the Council agreed to ing would then address the quesset a hearing for 8 p.m. that tion of sidewalks only. If the law does not allow the evening. Several weeks ago, Dennis separation of the two issues, then development on the cul de sac will Thurgood, developer of the propMutbe red tagged until after the July at Oaks The called now erty council .16th the hearing. ton Hollow, requested Mr. Randall indicated there is no amend his plat plan to include a cul de sac and to delete sidewalks in objection to the cul de sac. The residents are concerned only about the subdivision. Mr. Thurgood sidewalks. that the property impression gave Ye-at- es To help you get rid of the pain in your neck, weve eliminated one of the reasons people postpone seeing the chiropractor. We now offer a free consultation and spinal function test. If or treatment are indicated, they will likely be covered by your insurance. In any case, the initial American Food exam costs nothing. If neck pain is slowing your down, call us today. LOCATED AT COLONIAL SQUARE 547 West 2600 South, Bountiful Telephone: 295 0975 Mon.-Thu- r. 11 a.m.-l- p.m. I Sundy 11 a fflut WfStlli90 1. 16. At 7:30 p.m. the council will listen to a request from Delyn and Scott Priest to have this property zoned CP-- 2 to allow for the construction of a fast food restaurant. The proposed zoning change would include the home of Rodney Morgan which will be de- r i 10 10 546-415- Davis County Is Our Beat Give News Tips by Calling We Are Also Serving CHINA Cantonese, Mandarine and Szechuan Hour ry NECK HURT? FREE EXAM DOESNT. Laundry Pair Receive'A Silver Age seeking volunteers We Are JLWt Scrricc What Wt StU JL90 has achieved much in less than three years. Cam has pride in his voice when he talks about roping, the belt buckle, plaques and expensive saddle he won this year. A passing interest has become important to this outstanding Layton youth. Cam nursed his wounds well by giving Clyde oral medication and needle injections to prevent infection. Ten days later Cam and Clyde participated in a rodeo. Cam, a senior next year at Layton High School, doesnt know what his rodeo future will be. He Manager 544-913- 3 Days No CAM BENNETT Layton Council discusses rezoning NARD will be weighed and each city will be billed each month on the tonage dumped from that city. It will be up to the cities to charge enough additional money to each household to cover the tipping charges. This charge is to cover tipping fees not hauling. Spring and fall cleanup, which has been at no charge at BARD in the past, will now also be billed at $15 per ton. Everyone except for Bountiful residents will be taking their garbage to NARD starting July 1. For the month of July, there will be no charge for residents bringing garbage to NARD if they have a NARD or BARD card. There are going to be a lot of angry people if they drive the 45 miles up from North Salt Lake and then they cant dump their garbage, said North Salt Lake Mayor Jake Simmons as the board worked out the details. Published weekly by Clipper Publishing Co. Inc. 96 South Main, Bountiful, Utah 84010 OwnerPublisher Vice President 1 ton. Each truck entering the HReflex-Journ- al Jr. Lucll S. Stahl J. Howard Stahl Clyde had fallen into a drainage hole that had been covered with boards. The horse was almost totally underwater and all that was visible was his head. They informed Bryce Bennett of the problem and he took quick action. The horse had probably been in the hole most of the day. He had thrashed about trying to get out and had worn the skin off his front legs. A veternarian was called. The horse was tranqualized so he wouldnt injure himself. The family rented a fork lift to get the horse out. Neighbors, young and old, came to help with this major project. When the horse was finally freed, he walked over to some pasture grass and started eating as though nothing had happened. of public notice of intention to sell bonds was also approved. New service contracts will also have to be signed between the cities and the district because once the debt is wiped out when the plant is sold, the contracts will be voided. New contracts can be adopted with each city. The waste has to go to the bum plant whether or not the cities sign a new contract. But if some cities do not sign a new contract, it could affect the interest rate. It could cost money, it is only a question of how much, Jefferies said. Letters will be sent out to the cities. It is expected that the bonds will be rated by July 10. The county will sell the bonds on July 22 and officials will fly to New York Aug. 5 to sign documents. The bum plant could start burning trash on Aug. 7. The district has also decided to procure and pay for the insurance and the utilities for the plant itself to keep better control over those areas. In his district managers report, Jim Young asked for board approval on a fee schedule to begin on July 1. The tipping fee will be $15 per He stands at the plate with heart pounding fast; The bases are loaded, the die has been cast; Mom and Dad cant help him; he stands all alone. A hit at this moment would send the team home. John Stahl, from school, they discovered Resolution for Bum Plant passed JUST A LITTLE BOY in- cludes stopping the animal, roping the horns and feet and then sitting astride the horse facing your partner. At the state finals, Cam and Donald did this in 8.08 seconds, an excellent time for high school participants. Cam had one frightening experience with his horse, Clyde. One day, as the children living near the Bennett home were walking home ar Continued from Page maintain good standing with their schools, just the same as with any other high school sport. To participate in rodeo. Cam and his parents discovered, meant a lengthy and costly commitment to the sport. Cam needed to attend roping schools, to buy a horse, to purchase a horse trailer, to travel frequently to rodeo competitions. The commitment in time is as great as the investment in equipment. Cam works at Desarose to pay for his gear, entrance fees and other expenses. He spends time each day caring for his hose, someone who could help him learn roping. While looking through the want ads. Cam read about a man in Bountiful that was associated with rodeo. Mrs. Bennett said she took Cam to Bountiful believing this would be the end of his rodeo fantasy. After learning more about rodeo, this experience wasnt an end. It was a beginning. Cam joined the Spikers Club, a high school rodeo Tee-Bal- l, Nafl rodeo Off Off m.-1- 0 Frt.-S- 295-097- 7 11 a.m.-- p.m. pm. Every Take Out Order Senior Citizens before 5 p.m. Nolnttrat ( |