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Show APRIL 14, 1987 L, '(Cv(bD(JI)ds By Brian Cray Pimples beat brains? As a teacher in Davis County, David Brimhall has seen his share of harassment. Not a year goes by that some zonked-ou- t, d student doesnt question Brimhalls ancestry, make remarks about his mother or speak of Brimhalls final resting place. Such behavior is nothing new in our modem high schools where, unfortunately, the pimples are often larger than the brains. But last week Brimhall was harassed from a totally unexpected comer: his former teachers association, the Davis Education Association (DEA). The letter from the DEA was utterly stupid, he said. I suppose its their idea of a threat. Well, at least its their idea of a letter, one prompted when Dave decided to rescind his membership in the association and instead join the rival group, the Davis Federation of Teachers. Like many other teachers in the county, David was dissatisfied with the DEA and intrigued by the Federations call for professionalism under a union umbrella. As far as Im concerned, said David, both the DEA and the Federation act like unions--bthe Federation doesnt blush when its called one. I figure if it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, then its a duck, not a chicken. I decided to join the duck thats proud of being a duck. Dave thought he could tell the DEA of his decision and gracefully bow out. After all, people drop memberships every month in such organizations as the Elks, the VFW, the Arthur Murray Dance Studios... Even Oral Roberts allows nonbelievers to leave when they become dissatisfied. But not the Davis Education Association. In its letter to David, the DEA wrote that some 10 years ago he had agreed to an annual membership which could only be rescinded at the beginning of each school year. And then the DEA offered the following gobbledygook: It is not our intent to make things difficult or to harass you in any way. ..But if you do not meet this commitment we have to consider other possible options, namely a referral to the DEA Professional Rights and Responsibilities Committee for unprofessional or unethical conduct, a complaint to the Davis District Administration, a complaint to the State Professional Practices Commission or a possible claim in the small claims court. And the signers, president Jeannine Crabtree and director Dee Bumingham, had the nerve to sign the letter Sincerely. then he began Dave was initially angry at the letter-a- nd laughing. They can refer me to their own professional practices committee all they want, he savs. All that is is a bunch of DEA officials. An as far as the Davis District is concerned, they shouldnt care whether I join the DEA or not. Im hired to teach well--njoin organizations. Ken Zenger, the director of the statewide Utah Federation of Teachers, agrees. What you have here, Cyclops, is a case of stupid blackmail, he said. State statute gives any person the right to leave an organization at any time by simple notification. The DEA cant supercede state law. Letters like that one actually help us organize in Davis County. The State Professional Practices Commission deals in questions of improper licensure and classroom conduct. It has nothing to do with petty gripes over membership dues. And had Zenger ever seen a more obnoxious letter than the one Dave received? not in a long, long time. That letter was off Well, maybe--bthe wall. So we have David, unarguably one of Davis Countys most d that after effective teachers, being threatened with his the signers said they wouldnt harass him in any way. How would you respond to the letterfrom the DEA? asked David. Simple, I said. Respond the same way you do when some d student starts mouthing off. d consider the source! Simply ignore parent-pampere- ut dyed-in-the-wo- ol ot ut job--an- drug-craze- him--an- founds seek health Agencies By CHERIE HUBER The Emergency Medical Ser- vices Council received applica- tions for EMS grants from seven Davis County agencies. The council had to prioritize the grants before sending them on to the state EMS Council. Each grant application contained more than one request so that a total of some 27 requests had to be reviewed and ranked. Jim Hicks from the state EMS council was on hand to give the council some insight on how the state would view various grant applications. He told the council that the state does not like to give out grants for anything under $250. They are also hesitant to give out money for grants that do not require matching funds. Last year the state took the top five grant applications from each countys list. However, Mr. Hicks cautioned the council that another approach may be used this year. In addition the counties do not know how much money is available for the grants. Among the grant applications, Bountiful Fire Department requested $8,000 for training and rescue equipment to update and replace what they now have. The Bountiful Police Department requested $3 1 ,500 for a new console for their 9 1 1 system. Hicks told the group that the state would probably see that request as a low priority because there are other 91 monies available. Several members of the council pointed out that the 91 1 monies from the telephone surcharge are not collected at this time in Davis County and probably will not be collected for several years. Furthermore those funds have to be spent on 91 1 equipment which excludes the console. Clintons requests were for small amounts and the council was advised that Clinton should apply through a per capita grant. However because Clinton had applied it would still have to be included in the priority list. When the list was 1 complete Clinton had the last three spots. The Davis County Sheriffs Ambulance Division asked for $13,000 in assistance in buying an ambulance. They had applied for and received a grant for an ambulance for 1987 but there were no funds in the budget and the money The had to be turned back. chances are good that the budget for the ambulance will be approved for 1988, Sheriff Brant Johnson said. The Davis County Sheriff's partment also asked for a $19,000 grant for a demonstration project. Matching funds are not necessary for a demonstration project. The money would be used to build a temporary site on Antelope Island De- vices Council submitted the list to the state in the following order for the top six priorities. These were the big ticket items. In all 27 separate grant requests were listed. to demonstrate how a medical channel for medical responders in the county would work. They would be using a channel that the South Davis Fire District is not now using so that hopefully every public safety agency could use 1. The sheriffs department Antelope Island Demonstration Project. 2. South Davis Ambulance Association request for ambulance money. 3. Bountiful police departments request for money for a radio con- it. While they are about 90 percent certain that the channel will work there is still some concern on how the storms and lightning that often sweep the island will affect the service. It could be the solution to a 25 year old problem of county communication, the sheriff said. The South Davis Ambulance Association also requested $ 5 ,000 to replace an ambulance that they currently have. The Emergency Medical Ser sole. 4. Davis County Sheriffs Department request for money for an ambulance. 5. Handheld radios for Woods Cross. 6. Extraction equipment for Bountiful Fire Department. 1 Concern for children lead to FTAs start By DONETA GATHERUM Editors Note: This is the first in series of articles commemorating the 90th birthday of the PTA. The date was February 17, 1897. The place was Washington, D.C. Alice McLellan Bimey and Phoebe Apperson Hearst had advertised there would be a meeting to organize a National Congress of Mothers. Mrs. Bimey had hoped 25 or maybe 50 people would attend. She was surprised when 2,000 people, mostly women swept into Washington like a tidal wave. According to information printed in Sound Off, the Utah PTA newsletter dated January, 1985, They filled the ballroom of the hotel. Ladies sat on window ledges and blocked doorways just to see... They came because their hearts and minds were sensitive to the children of the time and their Atlanta High School and Mount great needs... They had the hope that uniting into a stronger, larger bond would accomplish more. They were determined to see conditions changed. The Christian Herald and Signs of the Times described the first PTA meeting by saying It was not a Congress to make laws, to regulate tariffs, to negotiate treaties or to debate political questions. The remarkable body of women who met there were drawn by an object whose importance reaches far beyond the scope of ordinary legislation and which has a close relation to the future happiness and prosperity of our nation than any measure Congress has yet had before it, The formation of a Congress of e Mothers was a dream started by Mrs. Bimey, a mother of three girls and a professional woman. She was educated in private schools and then went on to attend Holyoke College, an unusual accomplishment for a woman in the 19th century. She married Alanzo J. White and had one daughter by this marriage. Mr. White died leaving his widow with a child to support and no profession. At first, Alice tried to become a doctor. It was too difficult and costly. She moved to New York and became successful in the advertising field. At the age of 32, she remarried, quit her advertising career and had two more daughters. After the birth of her third child, Mr. Bimey became concerned with the injustices perpetrated upon little children, through ignorance and neglect. According to the article, The First Seeds of PTA by Sherma Yeates, Mrs. Bimey witnessed the suffering of the children of her age. long-tim- well-educat- ed Continued on next page Kaysville writer named A new corresKAYSVILLE pondent will be scouring Kaysville-FruHeights for news and features effective immediately. , O Ernie Shannon, a veteran journalist with several years experience in print and radio reporting, has staff. joined the He works as a civilian employee in the public affairs office at HAFB and says he is looking forward to writing about people and community events in the area. A Columbus, Ohio native, Ernie graduated from Ohio State University with a journalism degree. That r was followed by a stint as a radio news reporter and news director in Ohio. He and his family moved to Kaysville about l'A years ago to accept the position at HAFB. His wife, the former Sharon Ralph, is from Ogden and has family relations along the Wasatch Front into Idaho. She graduated from Utah State University. Active in the LDS Church, Ernie served a mission to Geneva, Switzerland, while his wife filled a mission to Taipai, Taiwan. They are parents of two daughters, Lindsay, 3 and Erin, li2. In his spare time, Ernie enjoys sports, especially tennis and basketball and reading. If you want to contact the Reflex in Kaysville-Frui- t Heights call the 6 Shannons at or . Joyce Winters, Kaysville correspondent for the past IV2 years, is bowing out because of numerous other commitments, primarily of a musical and family nature. it Reflex-Journ- al three-yea- Qfteflex-'Uourn- 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 Main, Layton, Utah 84041. Subscription rate: 25c per copy, $6.50 per year, mailed in county, $7.50 per year outside. 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