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Show JUNE 23, 1987 L, Lifers been bawd? but Continued, from Page when I grew up, a little at a time. I learned through books, magazines, the dictionary- -I more or less taught myself, he explains. I learned by asking questions, by accepting challenges, left and right. Admitting it wasnt easy for him he readily says I wouldnt trade my experience for anything. I learned something you dont learn out of books. He says if a young person came I finished school I planned to write this column about the many calls and comments 1 received about my recent piece on Little League coaching. The reader response to that column was gratifying and the comments will be published next week. But this weeks subject is hardly gratifying. The subject is cruelty! You wont find this cruelty on a police docket.. .But some Kaysville residents found it on their car windshield. Nastiness comes in many forms. This time it came in the form of an anonymous letter. I dont know who wrote it. But from the fourth-grad- e grammar used in the letter, I have some idea of the writers education level. The writer was spurred by the recent legal action of the Davis County Attorney against a Kaysville physician, Dr. David Warden. The case, centered around the death of a newborn, will be decided in a court of law, not the letters section of the local newspaper and certainly not through nasty letters placed on windshields. The letter, written by a supporter of Dr. Warden, charges that two other physicians Dr. John Taylor and Dr. Larry Isak-so- n have built their medical practice by destroying another doctors (sic) practice (sic) the doctors in this clinic and others are in medicine for the money not to really care for patients. The letter praises Dr. Warden and says no matter what the ' hour, (sic) or day, he is their (sic) for his patient and dares the reader to receive similar treatment from other physicians. The letter continues, You out (sic) to look up and read the Hippocratic oath all physicians take, (sic) the ones in clinics who are am a patient, concerned accusing and scaring people. citizen and I will not let this happen to him, (sic) 1 hope you will not either. The letter does a disservice to two fine physicians. But it also does a disservice to Dr. Warden, a man whom I interviewed for a magazine piece three years ago. Dr. Warden is a fine physician with a colorful past and equally colorful language to describe his contempt for some aspects of d modern medicine. Hes part Eastern seaboard and part redneck West Virginia. Hes part fullback and part U.S. Army. He was not the typical medical student and he is not your typical doctor. And due to his outspoken nature, he is not an Organization Man. His support of home birthing and his barbed comments about some accepted medical practices led to a large following of patients turned admirers. To them, the doctor was more than a was a Don Quixote in hospital garb, a modern-da- y practitioner-- he saint chasing the moneychangers from the emergency room. Such talk did not enamor him to his fellow physicians. But neither did they react by taking cheap shots at him or his patients. In an interview with Davis County doctors concerning the safety hazards of home birthing, not one physician criticized Dr. Warden. They disagreed with his views-b- ut they didnt disagree with his general competence as a doctor. They questioned several close calls on his instructions to patients-b- ut they never questioned the mans intent. And they didnt place flyers on car windows. Dr. Wardens stature is not increased by the berating of other physicians. And in the case of Dr. Isakson and Dr. Taylor, the fharges in the letter are ludicrous. In my many conservations with both of them, neither have ever another physician. The letter writer has made them a target, not because of their competence, but because of goegraphy their close proximity to Dr. Wardens office. And, like Dr. Warden, these physicians have their ardent supporters, too. At an open house I met a woman who praised g Dr. Isakson as a man who treated my son like he was a member of his own family "...And a Layton woman has told neighbors of how Dr. Taylor was the only one of six doctors who correctly diagnosed her medical ailment (The other doctors in Ogden kept telling me I had a hiatal hernia. Dr. Taylor was the only one to tell me it was my gall bladder. Hes a ..I home indicating he-sh- master sergeant. dogfighting" throughout Europe Austria. Lacking sufficient points for discharge he was transferred to the Pacific theatre but primarily saw occupation duty in Japan and the Philippines. The atom bombs had just been dropped over Japan. Discharged in early 1946, he went through turmoil to try to adjust back into a civilian situation. That meant going back to work as a linen salesman in Houston until going to quit school, that person would receive a lecture. The more you learn, the better off you are. Kids really have to study, bum the candle at both ends or theyre not going to make it. Its not easy but they have to give it a try. If you give up too early in life it will just be that much harder (though the rest of it), he 1951. FARMINGTON Davis County Search and Rescue Association is sponsoring a k mountain run on Saturday, July 4, beginning at 8 a.m. The race route will begin at the north end of the parking lot of the Davis County Sheriffs Department and will go east on State k Street to the road, north to Farmington Canyon, down the canyon to 100 East, and south on 100 East, Farming-ton- , to the starting point of the parking lot. comA $7 fee will be charged which will include a will to the first three be Awards run. the given memorating finishers of the race. 295-225- 5-- quick-thinkin- straight-shooter- .) Dr. Warden has too much class to have written the anonymous letter. Dr. Taylor and Dr. Isakson have too much class to respond to it. But somewhere in Kaysville is a woman with no class, all she has is the access to a copying machine. Partial funding is provided by the Utah Arts Council through the National Endowment for the Arts. The musical will be performed in the Layton Commons, northwest of the Heritage Museum. Admission is free. Budget okd 1 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. Editor choreographer, LaRae Thackeray assisted by Sunny Warburton; scenery, Marlene Biondo; costumes, Pam Schmidt and Alene Larsen. The cast includes Brig Day as the Pied Piper, and 27 young people from Layton and surrounding communities who have participated in music, drama, dance and scenery workshops. Families will want to provide blankets or lawn chairs as seating will be on the grassy hillside directly behind the little bowery. The play is approximately 30 minutes in length. KAYSVILLE You might have to curtail how much water that lawn this summer. is sprinkled on JOSHUA STAHELI Laytons 4th Agriculture dead? Come check it out at the fair offers plenty 1 Although the Kaysville City Council wasnt given any definite word, last week, it did approve a water resources management study with an eye to future needs. City Administrator John Thacker said some mountain springs and related water rights would be among items studied. The city has some rights in that east bench area. While approving that study the council also okayed purchase of 500 acre feet in additional water from Weber Basin Water Conservancy District. Some 463 acre feet of that is already being used. About the only other water left is well water, Mr. Thacker said, noting the Weber Basin purchase is included in the 1987 fiscal year budget. The council approved that budget with virtually no change from the previous tentative document okayed earlier. It includes $22,328 for the Redevelopment Agency. That body included the city council and will be used only as requested, said Dean Storey, city finance director. In other council action, City Engineer Lee Cammack said he didnt believe any action should be taken to modify water piping in the Road area near Morgan Elementary School. Some area residents had addressed the council previously asking for possible assistance in keeping drainage areas clear of debris and erosion. In my opinion there isnt enough water (in the 24 inch pipe) for energy dissipation. If it had been fiill the sediment wouldve been removed, Mr. Cammack explained. He said further some topsoil erosion was probably caused by lack of planting and added, I dont think its a serious problem. Below that (further west) the channel has been integrated into the landscape, Mr. Cammack noted. These residents instead choose to fight it, he said referring to channelization. Maybe the upper area residents need to look at what the lower area residents are doing, Mayor Gerald Purdy said. Devon-Thomfie- Look around and see if agriculture is dead in Davis County. There is some good farm land still producing crops for food and livestock still being part of most peoples lives. The young are the future leaders and they know that agriculture is not dead. Come to the county fair this year and see that agriculture is still going strong. The young people will have their livestock on exhibit and will be selling them. Come support them at the county fair at Davis High School July 1. It will be fun for the whole family. g. 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We Are Also Vi Telephone: 295 0975 Hours: Mon.-Thur- 592 West 1350 South 298-284- 4 ask for Roger Read or Diane Miller a.m.-1- 0 p.m. I FrL-S- 11 a.m.-l- l function test. If or treatment are indicated, they will likely be covered by your insurance. In any case, the initial exam costs nothing. If shoulder pain is slowing you down, call us today. FORANAPPOINTMEN pm. I Sundy 11 am. - 10 p.m. H-i- l Woods Cross, UT. 84087 11 To help you get rid of the pain in your shoulder, weve eliminated one of the reasons people postpone seeing the chiropractor. We now offer a free consultation and spinal Pteaae bring in ad 295-097- 7 10 10 Off Every Take Off Out Order Senior Citizens before 5 p.m. i ' : ; 1 ld SHOULDER HURT?"' We Are Summerf ExcellProgram d , Manager Buulbrg 544-913- 3 Therapy-Base- Painting, cooking, helping around the house, hunting, fishing-...ar- e just some of the things that will HU his future days. Vice President Luclle S. Stahl J. Howard Stahl A all so close. He is married to the former Sharon Rose, a Box Elder County native, and they have a daughter, Melanie, 15. "Im not going to be completely retired, he stresses. "I will stay active. An active mind leads to a healthful body. Water resources will be studied Money set aside for capital projects includes $200,000 for a fire substation, $887,485 for long range storm sewer projects, $125,000 for the improvements needed in connection with the Antelope Drive extension. Layton City will spend only $37,151 in 1987-8- 8 to retire bonds. Kaysville in 1918, 1919 and 1920. Riata Days will conclude with the traditional fireworks display in the Layton High School football field beginning about 9:30 p.m. Because of the danger of exploding fireworks, the football stadium will be closed to the public. People should be prepared with blankets to sit on the lawn around the perimeter of the football field and in the Layton Commons Park. Of all my travels Ive found this state to be very beautiful and the people very friendly. Hunting, fishing, water and snow skiing are OwnerPubllsher John Stahl, Jr. Tom Young and Angela Williams; musical director, Kathy Skidmore; percent of the total budget or $2,178,231. It costs $839,157 to their second annual Chautauqua program. This will be held in the Heritage Museum. There is no charge to watch and enjoy this patriotic and entertaining program that recreates the Chautauqua programs that visited Layton and n&cflex-Journ- The production is the culmination of a ten-da- y workshop. Directors are Charlene Nelson, Sandy plus accounts. Most of the annual budget goes to the police department. This protective service costs the city 28.6 Continued from Page Although a little hesitant" when he first heard about coming to Utah, Mr. Ramos says his fear that it would be cold quickly turned to a deep liking for the state and its 544-913- 3 1, LAYTON On June 27 and 28 at 7 p.m. the Layton Arts Council will present a childrens musical The Pied Piper. production, tee-shi- rt blue-bloo- bad-mouth- ed vive. Tied Piper5 slated fire-brea- keep this department operating for a year. The percentage of expenditures by other departments within the city government include 6.7 percent for administration, 5. 1 percent for community development, 3.9 percent for finance, 6.9 percent for the fire department, 2.4 percent for the legal staff, 7.3 percent for parks and 3.3 percent for recreation. The water department and the swimming pool are designed to be tion workers, (for example), he emphasizes, noting the older worker often has to work "just to sur- Davis County Is Our Beat Give News Tips by Calling Mountain run set Continued from Page If employers only knew that thered be no problem with produc- people. He worked two years for Chemical Co. in Clearfield and then joined the state working since in departments of social services, veteran affairs and employment security (Job Service). In his last job dealing with older workers, he says there has been an upsurge in those needing help. He blames a weak economy where many have been laid off before they could settle into retirement. "Some employers dont know of this pool of good, dependable, reliable, experienced older workers. They have a good service record on the job with all that background. then-Thiok- ol from Luxembourg and France to was e Duty knocked again and he was recalled into the Korean Conflict, enlisting in the Air Force. He spent only three months in Korea but was stationed around the world through a career that was to span 19 years until retirement in 1970. During that time he worked as a combat medic, security police supervisor and was discharged as a While his experiences of hard knocks made him a better person, one who cares for other people he still stresses the need for formal education because of the more competitive world and rapid technological advancements that make it hard even for the experts to stay current. He worked at various jobs until the draft board invited him into World War II in 1943. He saw service as an Army infantryman or in 1 t f |