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Show UAvio ncrLCA-juuu,i,i- uviuocn H id, lyfcb Feeds hungry minds Honored as teacher of the ycav ful'' experience the St. Louis native remembers a Mrs. Goldstein opening the world of recorded thought to me through teaching her to read. Following that, Mrs. By TOM BUSSELBERG Reflex Journal Editor - Minds are CENTERVILLE hungry things. Teaching must be more than discipline of thought, it must provide the nourishment for hunger in each person. With sufficient nourishment, the individual is then free to cease consuming and begin producing. Wahlquist determined to become a reading teacher-- a goal she later achieved. 1 CONTINUE to love my profession and cherish the learning foundation which has given me the right to choose and shape my life, the former Leo J. Muir and Kays-vill- e THOSE THOUGHTS, penned by Christine Wahlquist, a 5th grade satellite program teacher at Taylor Elementary School, seem to exemplify what she tries to do in her classroom, day in and day out. Selected as Davis School Districts "Teacher of the Year, she has spent most of her life preparing for a teaching career. She recalls early memories of my mother Elementary teacher says. M answer to what many see as problems in my profession is simple. Recognise the foundation of your abilities. Realize that your right to choose comes from education. Recall that differences among people, even teachers and students. are valuable, not prob- lematic." Joan Madsen, principal at proudly reminiscing about her own mothers ability as a teacher, imparting simple, idealistic words of hope, of courage, but most of all of Taylor, calls Mrs. Wahlquist a "su-- . per outstanding" teacher. "Chris is not only gifted in her teaching but gifted herself. She has high expectations of her students and they rise to meet those expectations as she stirs a 'magic for learning' in them while motivating them to the highest levels of thinking." conviction; conviction that teaching others about our own very human condition might possibly help those who follow to improve the quality of life in some small way. CALLING HER ACTIONS further seem to denote adherence to her mothers belief that, teaching is the most important job one can do in our society. One of her students last year wrote, the 6th grade gifted class is easy this year because I had such a good background for learning from Mrs. Wahlquist last year. HOW DOES Mrs. Wahlquist approach her task, that of teaching her students? I am convinced I have something to offer each of my students. There is something magical in the free exchange of ideas, discipline of precise learning, development of abilities. The magic must be passed on. The desire to choose must be HER most organized, b CHRISTINE WAHLQUIST ignited. The concern for continuation of those things one values must be created. PAYING tribute to the teachers of her youth, Mrs. Wahlquist says, Each was touched by some spark XDomg which could ignite something lasting in me. And each was his own person, comfortable with what he was, determined to give what he could. Recalling school as a wonder "one of the clear-thinkin- g teachers I've ever known" Mrs. she can see Madsen continues, the needs for both the children and the school and takes action immediately, working out the necessary details to fulfill those needs. Late hours and summer months find her developing materials that will help her better meet the individual needs of her students." Citing Mrs. Wahlquist's exceptional skills" in science and computers. the principal adds, "she is the professional educator of which parents, administrators and legislators would be proud and desirous of providing career ladder money. The faculty all rate her and admire her as an outstanding teacher. sells personality birthdays, Christmas and other ville six years ago. They have really enjoyed living here. When you come from a place like Las Vegas, this doesnt look like a desert, says Doug. He is an expert at gardening and enjoys growing just about anything in his backyard occasions. Young people are intelligent and have probably more money to spend than a lot of grown-upaccording to Doug. He tries to provide them with an inviting atmosphere where they can make good choices about what s, garden. thev His wife, Linda, and three children, Brenda, Barbara and Tracy, all participate in the gardening project every year, doing everything from looking in the seed catalogs in winter to the soil preparation, watering, weeding and harvesting. Doug is particularly proud of this are years crop of potatoes-th- ey buy. THE MANAGER of Kaysville Drug has a Kids Only" sidewalk sale every spring. Although grow are not really excluded, this is one sale where a kid can discover some exciting bargains all by himself. People come to that sale from all over the valley, says Doug. It's another unique, interesting feature of this store, which is owned by Gordon Peterson, who is the pharmacist for Kaysville Drug. Doug lists camping, cooking and singing as his hobbies, but his greatest interest is in his family and friends. The Kaysville Chamber of Commerce can attest to his culinary skills. He specializes in dutch oven cooking, and his delicious whoppers! INVOLVING his daughters and son in the gardening, and getting them to enjoy it, is one way Dougs talent in working with young people finds expression. He likes doing things with youngsters, and spent 10 years at Explorer-Pries- t leader in his ward in North Las Vegas. Here in Kaysville Doug works to provide an enjoyable shopping experience for young people who come into Kaysville Drug. I know what theyre looking for, says They need inexpensive, Doug. but fun and worthwhile gifts for barbequed ribs were the main attraction at the Chamber's summer picnic at Kaysville Bowery. KAYSVILLE Drug owes much of its success and personality to its manager, Doug Beatty, me Alliance helps mentally ill; meeting tonight By TOM BUSSELBERG Keflex Journal Editor BOUNTIFUL -- - Mental illness isnt the result of bad parenting or evil spirits. OFF THE wall" as those concepts may sound, still a real, long way" needed to educate the public in mental illness, says Jacque Otteson. Shes a member of the Davis County Mental Health advisory board and heavily involved with the county chapter of the Alliance for the Mentally III. That agency, incorporated little over a year ago, seeks to help families and friends of the chronically mentally ill. Often, they don't know where to turn for help, she emphasizes. AS theres THE GROUP meets the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Mental Health building in Farmington. 85 S. 185 E. Emotional support is provided for families with a mentally ill member. That includes helping them locate resources available to assist in treatment. Some 1.4 million cases of schizophrenia are known in this country, she says. $61 for multiple for cancer and $1,000 for muscular dystraphy, although only 18,000 are affected, Mrs. Otteson notes. about There are a lot of myths and mental illness, she explains. RESEARCH averages $14 a schleoris, afflicting 250,000; person vs. $300-plu- s WHEN THE group First started, perhaps a half dozen would attend. Thats grown to around 30, now, she says. Usually, professionals in the Field address mental illness or associated areas. Most families dont anticipate mental illness and Theres so theyre really frightened when it happens. she be can says. "They devestating, much stigma-- it dont know where to go for help and dont know how to kind of out at sea." deal with EDUCATIONAL material is among items available to Alliance members. Its only 20 years since institutionalMrs. Otteson recalls, noting the law now states ization, the mentally ill must be treated in the least restrictive environment they usually live in the community and function quite well. disorders of the Mental illness is caused by brain-i- ts not bad parenting or evil spirits. It is a treatable disease although there are no cures, she emphasizes. al SENSATIONALIZING by the media through movies and other avenues leads some to think anyone committing a crime is mentally ill. Thats just not true, Mrs. Otteson stresses. "There is no evidence of those with mental illness committing a higher percentage of crimes than others. Theres a very small percentage where they are violent. People need to understand it is a disease, but there is no danger to other people coming in contact with the rementally ill, she explains. Largely due to community ill the for is mentally in sistance , housing severally lacking the county, the Bountiful resident adds. AN ONIMOUS number have no home and are not are street people, she says. being treated-th- ey The Alliance has strong support from Davis County group Mental Health although it operates as a with no employees. Its strictly a volunteer effort. non-prof- it IF THERE are any families who have children, a parent or spouse (who is mentally ill), they're welcome to attend, Mrs. Otteson says. In addition to speakers, a library is being built up of current publications as well as educational materials. Members are able to share experiences and gain support from one another, as well, she says. A $15 family membership fee is asked with further inforAbmation available by calling Mrs. Otteson at 292-570- 9. out a half dozen chapters operate around the state. organized in 1979 in Madison, Wise. It was A pyisuc sale -- needs personality says Kaysville and Drug manager, Doug Beatty, ideas the for flair providing he has a . to give the store personality-plusof the loves challenges Because he services for and goods providing customers, Doug Beatty is highly successful in a business which could be a nightmare competing diswith huge chain stores and Trim Print Camera and an album; 2nd, a Bumpkin doll; 3rd, a calculator. THERE IS still room for the independent small businessman, says Doug. He proves that by careful buying and honest advertising. A cartoon framed above his desk( pictures a salesman about to enter the gate of a house; a sign on the fence says Beware of Doug! Smilingly, Doug explains that one count marts. of his employees gave him the carbelieves STRONGLY DOUG it is true that he that a great store must have a bright toon as a joke. But work to how successfully knows personality, create confidence, with the many salesmen he enand be a place where people enjoy And when Doug shopping. Its noticeable when you counters daily. a sale" sign, you up hangs Beatty of door the Kaysville Drug walk in is offering an he that sure be can -- a store with more. value. find a will month giant This you Doug grew up in Las Vegas, pumpkin complete with Halloween inHe remembers his earliest reNev. are grin as you enter. Shoppers when he sold vegetventures tail vited to guess the weight of the using his little ables of back the on it pumpkin, write was only 5 at the red with Doug wagon. sales together their receipt he but selling enjoyed really and drop time, name and phone number, his Uncle brought into the which produce a for drawing box the will be held later. Prizes awarded in town by truck. THE BEATTYS moved to Kays the drawing will be: 1st, a Kodak honest-to-goodne- Coraultant for TgasasF Of New Necchi SCHOOL SEWING MACHINES DOUG BEATTY By MARILYN ELISON KAYSVILLE - A good store Beauty consultant here to explain the difference in cosmetics. ss Hypoallergenic Cowirtia, be available on that were specially ordered and unclaimed (lack of funds for schools), then returned to the Necchi Sewing Machine Co. These special models will be sold to the public below the school's normal wholesale prices. ZAG They are HEAVY DUTY, AUTOMATIC, ZIG sewing machines that are made of metal and sew on all fabrics: Canvas, upholstery, nylon, stretch, vinyl and even sews on leather! These machines are NEW with a 25-ye- Reg. 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