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Show NOVEMBER 17. 1987 L, '(CvaiOapips By Sponsors for Santa opens shop Brian Cray Last Sunday night, many of you tuned your television set to an institution. Ed Sullivan, Hoss Cartwright and Howdy Doody are now relegated to Trivial Pursuit but Perry Mason is still smirking in the courtroom. A local attorney sent me a copy of the Utah Trial Lawyers Association newsletter. One of its stories reminded me of my favorite newspaper headline and the life of a fascinating author. Davis County readers are, of course, aware of Perry Mason. But few are aware that the author, Erie Stanley Gardner, was also a successful trial attorney. The trial lawyer newsletter points out that Gardners first major case included one of the gimmicks he would later use in his books and the resulting television series. clean-u- p of gambcase involved an election-yea- r The real-lif- e ling and lotteries, traditionally organized by the Chinese community in Oxnard, Calif. The Chinese, normally left alone by the police, were enraged at the coming gambling arrests and they hired the young Gardner to represent them. A bright idea came to the lawyer. He was certain that the District Attorney and the detectives couldnt remember the faces of the 21 Chinese defendants and were simply picking them from street numbers of known gambling spots. ("All Orientals look alike, the politicians would say.) So Gardner went to Chinatown and moved the resident of one home to another, then moved that resident to a different home and so on down the line. Having set the trap, he waited and the raid began as Gardner had hoped. The officials picked up a Chinese man they found at Wong Ducks and they ignored him when he insisted that he was not Wong Duck. Then the police went to Pen Shus house and arrested the resident and they ignored him when he insisted he was not Pen Shu. The police arrested person after person but because Gardner had moved them from house to house, none of the arrested men were the right people. And then came the great newspaper headline: Wong Duck May be Wrong Duck, says Deputy Sheriff. It was Gardners first great coup as a practicing attorney, and soon his trickle of cases became a deluge. But he became bored with the paperwork involved in a California law practice. So he turned to writing... Its now 53 years since Perry Mason sprung to life in Gardnovel. Its now the 30th anniversary of the ners first television program which made a star of a portly Raymond Burr, an unknown actor who had auditioned, not for the role of Mason, but for the role of Hamilton Burger, the exasperated district attorney. It is now 17 years since Gardner fell to cancer at his California ranch. And yet Perry Mason is still a ratings hit with NBC, gobbling specials for 1987-8up more prime-tim- e It all began with Wong Duck and an impatient young lawyer who typed and dictated himself into the record books. At his death he had written 141 books including 80 Perry Masons. His book sales are now estimated at 325 million, making Gardner the second leading salesman of mystery novels, topped only by Agatha Christie (93 books and 450 million copies). But despite his fame, Gardner remained a Westerner, more enamored by the desert Baja than the bright lights of the big cities. And even in his waning health, he retained a sharp wit. (When asked by a police chief to define a blunt instrument, Gardner remarked, Since the purpose of a blunt instrument is to render the victim unconscious, the best definition is an speaker.) Yes, Gardner could have remained an attorney. But, like many of you readers, he felt burdened by the mundane. The more successful I became as a lawyer, the more I was called on to be in one place, to answer telephones, to draw up contracts and conveyances which I detested. I disliked the routine practice of office law and keenly enjoyed the trial of cases, particularly in front of a jury. So now when I get homesick for the good rough and tumble of a courtroom fight, I pull up my dictating machine and turn out another Perry Mason book. Like Masons courtroom record, Gardner was always a winner. full-leng- th 1- -4 Continued from after-dinn- th er News Thursday 5 P.M. Display Ads ....Thursday 5 P.M. Classifieds Friday 5 P.M. Reflex-Journ- 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 ar id 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. Ovmer Publisher Tom Editor 544-913- 3 actual loss in the utility fund with the addition of connection fees was reduced to $124,240. Included in the utility fund is water, sewer and garbage expenses. At the last council meeting, Layton City raised the garbage collection rates to help make the util- ity enterprise fund The other area of concern was the swimming pool expenditures. At the beginning of the 1986-8- 7 fiscal year, the city created an enterprise fund to account for all swimming pool, old and new, activities. There was a loss of $243,251 plus g. you are In pain but have not tried chiropractic care, I urge you to call me for an appointment. Chiropractic hat had great tucceaa in treating: Back Pita Armlag WpPeia Have -- We Neck Pain from the general fund cut this loss to $166,138. Layton City has established a capital projects fund to account for the financing and construction of various capita projects including CeU tern or do coat to yo of yoar tnauranc FREE Spinal Exam Aete Acrid a Pag 1M On the Jek lafnriee Pay 1H drjeair Bountiful ProfcMional Plata r480 South Orchard D- munity. In other recent action, the coun911 cil signed an interlocal agreement with Davis County, Mrs. Provost said. Sheriffs Capt. Store locations. Papers will be available at the stores at 861 E. 1000 N.; 2014 N. 400 W. and 87 N. Main. We appreciate the cooperation of the Maverik management in The office is located at 197 N. Main, Suite B. Office hours are 12:30-- 5 p.m. daily. North Winds By TOM BUSSELBERG That setup could take much longer to implement although meetings have been held recently between the Sheriffs Office and dispatch centers in Clearfield, Layton Bill Peters said an emergency dison line weeks. within four-si- x Concern over telephone means to reach emergency medical personnel arose recently after a Fruit Heights child choked to death. Pa remedies arrived too late to save the child with family members unable to get help by dialing 911. The system that could be avail patch system could be and Bountiful to determine implementation for such a system. The South Davis area currently is the only section of Davis County with emergency response access ' d, through 911 service. stick-to-it-edne- ss one of the highest in demand for trained personnel, notes Kathy Walker, DAVC assessment and development coordinator. That demand ranges from the minimum-wag- e d situation to type more specialized positions. Restaurants have filled a lifetime for Mr. Garcia, whose family ran some small Mexican eateries in Southern California. He started at age 9 busing tables and washing dishes and worked part time at it through high school into college. Although graduating in social work from Brigham Young University, he couldnt keep out of restaurants and finally enrolled at the workers, Mr. Brice continues. Students have the chance to work closely with Mr. Garcia in daily preparation of hundreds of meals daily at the DAVC. Then theres the interaction training that comes from dealing with faculty and students, followed by cleanup and cash register details. Id recommend this field to anybody who can deal with people, says student Eric Jarman. This involves people more than anything. If you dont treat people right, theyll let you know. The Clearfield resident is a veteran of the food service program and has moved through the ranks.' Hes not afraid to scrub a few pans, though, while putting his culinary skills to work whether its for succulent prime rib or spicy tacos. Henry Marsh visited with Davis High Schools studentbody the other day in an assembly. He was able to capture the attention of virtually the entire audience no mean feat, as any teacher or parent knows. After that, he treated the cross country team to some good advice and camaraderie. How often does a world-clas- s steeple- chaser stop by? man, phyHenry isnt what youd call an impressive-lookin- g sically. Hes not real tall and hes hardly your image of a muscle-bounmacho guy. But what a record hes accumulated over the years! What determination and that just seems to keep him going! He shared some items in his talk to the students that Id like to reiterate. From my limited experience, I heartily second the thoughts that follows: Athletic competition helps a person become better through a buffeting and battering and of stiff competition. Those who survive that take control of their life through the determination of becoming what they want to be and then developing a path to reach that goal. Before anything happens, a person thinks the action through. The more times you do something mentally, the greater the impression for success is built into the brain. If there is something you want to become, think it and it will become a reality, he stresses. When the need is people build great enough, such a person can take control over a situation. Giving a maximum effort and quality performance in seeking a goal is satisfying whether you win or lose. You must measure your success against the quality of the experience. We progress only through error. We are motivated through failure if we respond properly. The greatest hazard in life is to risk nothing. This forfeits freedom, he told the students. He listed nine steps to becoming a (rather than person and taking control of the important things in your life. Id like to share those with you, as well. 1. Desire 2. Potential decide what you can do 3. Set goals to give direction to your dream 4. Dedication 5. Work 6. Confidence 7 Determination to get up one more time than you fail 8. Pride in yourself 9. Courage. - Seasoned chef fast-foo- University of Nevadas hotel-restaura- nt administration Pro-acti- ve self-contr- pro-acti- program. Since that time, he has worked for Chi Chis Mexican Restaurants in positions ranging from kitchen manager at the Midvale outlet to a trainer in Boise to supervisory posts in Layton and Anchorage, Alaska. The new DAVC official has seen other sides of the business, as well, working for Hardees as a management assistant, was a cafeteria manager in Los Angeles and has California resworked in a five-sttaurant. Interested students may enroll at open-exiany time its Further information is avail- ve ar able by calling t. y, open-entr- 546-244- 330 North Main, Kaysville 544-062- 1 i School Days can be rough-and-tumb- le days for your children. Jolts and falls can cause spinal distortions in children which, if undetected and uncorrected, can sooner or later lead to more serious health problems. Because we care about children, we invite you to bring yours in for consultation and a simple, painless spinal function test which can help reveal existing or potential spinal misalignments or distortions. There is no charge and no obligation. Should or treatment be indicated, they are included in most health insurance plans. "Growth Years" are the most vital for development of bone structure and function. Thanksgiving!- - --But we wi be busy al said. "Cookin up a feast" the rest of the week Burger j Coupon i SINGLE BANKER COMBO Coupon not good with any othar otter. J three Layton Maverik Country emergency dispatch centers. It would not include the added feature of a telephone number or address readout displayed on a dispatchers counsel, Mrs. Provost includes Piggy Banker or Com Dog Small Fries Small Drink al able within six weeks would access Continued from page one the almost totally residential com- Day allowing us to make it more convenient for our customers to obtain copies of the paper, says Howard Stahle, Reflex-Journmanager. Previously, papers could only be obtained at the Reflex office and they will still be available there. Starting today, you can pick up at the your Davis Reflex-Journ- Concession stand Kids Meal Pate BttW Reflex available at Maverik stores City. FmI Ymr fawtoPtnt may bt ta actor due vtth the mind... Write a letter To The Tktitort ter supply system, storm water control); 4. The upcoming State Legislative Session and tax petition movement which potentially could erode the revenue base of the THANKSGIVING SPECIAL ArtfaWe If yon have something on your p, transfer of $377,054 i a Wonderful wi be closed Thanksgiving or just do nothing at all. 2, interest on the bond in this m H Its easy to sit idly by and complain the swimming pool, storm sewer, fire substation, Antelope Drive extension and other long range capital projects which as a city office complex. In a letter to city council members, City Manager Bruce Barton notes that, Although the city conin a cluded fiscal year 1986-8- 7 sound financial condition, there were several areas which will require the attention of the city council during the next several months including: 1 . The establishment of a cemetery; 2. The extension or development of major roads (Antelope, Rainbow, Highway 89); 3. The continued request and demand for more facilities and services to keep up with our accelerated growth (automated garbage pick-unew city hall and law enforcement building, city shops, wa- page one I like cooking the most, he smiles, but adds that its vital to gain an knowledge, always putting the customer first. I dropped out of high school because I just couldnt cope with people but decided I wanted to get my diploma, education this way. Ive learned how to talk to people and treat them with courtesy its very important to get to know the customers or you cant get along, he adds. The food services industry is Manager Buulbrg 6 1 Continued from page one -- DEADLINES- John Stahl, Jr. J. Howard Stahl 451-336- through connection fees. The A one-to-o- 451-335- 0. $367,090 last year. This loss was softened by the money collected account. Program with their gift of sharing, as well as the many families who sponsored those in need of assistance, made the program a great success. While people are encouraged to sponsor families on a basis, they may also choose to remain anonymous. The Sponsors for Santa Program is the official Christmas assistance program in Davis County. Some residents may wish to help families they are already aware of. The Sponsors program can help avoid duplication if the family is already receiving assistance. less fortunate families in Davis County. Families may be experiencing a job layoff, family crisis, or personal financial setback. Last year the program was a huge success. There were over 3 2 famiIn the past, the schools and busilies served. The program served its ness in well to able organizations that particibeing help purpose these individuals have a nicer pated in the Sponsors for Santa Excellent4 shape 8. down-to-ear- Christmas. The general procedure is to match those individuals applying for assistance with organizations and persons willing to sponsor a family. There were 312 families served last year. This year we are projecting more families will be in need due to the economic changes. Those wishing to sponsor a family may contact the Office of Employment and Training at or cation and live with another household, they will be required to bring in a statement stating that they are living with a Davis County resident and verify that address. Applicants should also bring clothing and shoe sizes of their children. The program is designed to assist Applications for Christmas assistance through the Sponsor for Santa Program in Davis County will be accepted Nov. 13 until Dec. 18 from a.m. and again from p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday in the basement of the Farmington Branch Library, northeast of the Davis County Courthouse. Applicants will be required to bring proof of residency. This can be a utility bill or rent receipt with current name and address to show that you are a Davis County resident. For those individuals who do not have a form of residence verifi Expire 7 Save $1.10 $ i i 49 i i i PROTECT YOUR CHILDS HEALTH WITH CHIROPRACTIC. Flemae bring In md for am appointmemucall |