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Show JUNE 24, 1986 L, Shades CHS honors J. Beck Of By CLEARFIELD Kelley Greene Issues & Answers- - James Beck, who retired this spring after 30 years in the profes- sion, such an honor is forthcoming. The James S. Beck Memorial Scholarship has been established fbr students at Clearfield High. It 1 has been donated by Dr. Joe Brimhall, a former student of Mr. Becks who now works as a chiropractor at the Bums Clinic in day-to-d- Kaysville. Clipper Publishing Co. P.O. Box 267 Attn.: Kelley Greene Bountiful, Utah 84010 James Becks teaching career encompassed years at Viewmont High, Gooding High and North Davis Junior High, in addition to his years at Clearfield. He attended Utah State University, earning a Bachelor's degree. He later completed a Masters at the University of Utah, and did further work at universities in Oregon and Michigan. His fifteen years of additional studies amount to the learning equivalent of a PhD in both education and composite physical sci- Send your questions today and watch for Kelley each week. During an unexpected hospital stay last winter, I sat one day looking out the window of the room. It overlooked the vacant lot to the north of Lakeview. Snow was piled high, and the feeble light from an almost nonexistent sun cast few shadows. The air was cold enough to crystallize your breath. As I watched the wintry scene, I saw several figures emerge from a pickup truck parked nearby. One of them unloaded two snowmobiles while the other three, all small children, watched. The adult, whom I supposed to be the father, started the engines and helped the children on, two on one and one on the other. I held my breath as I watched these youngsters race around d and around the field. I felt that I was watching a to tragedy waiting happen. Finally, the smallest of the three, who was sitting behind one of the older children, did fall off and the father rushed to his aid. The child seemed dazed, but was put back on the seat and told to go again. I watched until a group of came with their snowmobiles, witnessed a young couple of near misses as they almost collided with the childrens vehicles, then decided Id seen enough. Every evening for the week I was there, the scene was repeated with minor variations. One night, a group came with a toboggan, and again there was near tragedy. One of the ran into the back of the toboggan, and when I looked again, one of the figures was lying in the snow. His companions picked him up, carried him a few yards, then set him on his feet and helped him into a nearby automobile. The most surprising thing to me in all of this was that an older adult, whom I supposed to be the father of the young children, would not only permit, but encourage them to operate a motorized vehicle under any circumstances, least of all those which were less than safe. I wondered if he had any concern for the physical safety of his children, but decided he must not realize the potential danger in an otherwise enjoyable wintertime sport. Later on in the spring, while driving near the hospital, I noticed motorcycles and motorized being driven around the same vacant lot. Again they were being ridden by youngsters too young to adequately understand safety rules for operating a motorized vehicle. Many of them, obviously too young to be licensed drivers, were left unsupervised by a parent or other adult. The law specifies that unlicensed drivers be so accompanied. In addition, the motorcycles are extremely noisy, which is against the city noise ordinance. This must also be extremely disturbing to residents living in the area, who have to live with the constant noise. That vacant lot is an unsightly, weed-fille- d patch at best, but with motorcycle trails and noise in the summer, and a snowmobile training ground in winter, it is not an attractive addition to the neighborhood. I suppose that vacant lots in other areas of town suffer from the same problem. In checking with the police department, I found that all motor vehicles, including snowmobiles and motorbikes, must be registered before they can be operated. In addition, the owners of the property involved must give their permission for its use. The security personnel at Lakeview Hospital assured me that permission is never given for such use to anyone under any circumstances. I wondered if the parents who take their children to this and other vacant lots to ride, realize that they are helping them to break the law. In addition to the legal implications, and the problems of noise and safety hazards, these toys are too much too soon for the children who are operating them . If a child runs a snowmobile at at seven or the age of six or seven, then rides a eight, is he really going to wait for eight more years to drive a car? Whats left that will be new and exciting? Parents who encourage their children to operate vehicles beyond their physical and mental ability to do so safely, are encouraging tragedy as a result. Breaking the laws encourages tragedies of another kind. I would sooner see these kinds of gifts withheld until age and ability permits one to handle them legally, on public property, and with some degree of safety. From the relatively level ground of the vacant lots, many of these youngsters graduate to the foothills, where they dig up the terrain and creage gullies which are widened and deepened with The foothills are becoming unsightly as a the spring run-of-f. residents are bothered by the noise and area and again, result, traffic. Proper respect for the rights of another, as well as the need to preserve and beautify property, is easier taught to one who is old enough to understand the teaching. There are good reasons behind rules limiting use of motorized vehicles, and parents do a disservice to children to encourage otherwise. KAYSVILLES GORDON GURR is celebrating his 50th anniversary in the title business this month. In between, he has found a way to serve his country and his community as well. Photo by Joyce Winters. rs snow-mobile- three-wheele- . - rs mini-motorbi- rs By JOYCE WINTERS - KAYSVILLE Gordon Gurr celebrates his 50th year in the title business this month. Mr. Gurr started working for Intermountain Title Guarantee Company while still in high school. At that time Intermountain was the only title company in the state of Utah. After graduation from South High School in 1937, Mr. Gurr continued to work until 1941 when Pearl Harbor was bombed. He quit his job to join the cadets in the Air Force. While serving as a pilot in the South Pacific, Gordon was awarded the distinguished Flying Cross three different times plus the Air Medal four times. During a furlough in 1943, he married Lee Hunter just two weeks before he was to go back overseas. While Mr. Gurr was serving his country. Security Title Company was organized with a branch in Davis County, opening just around the corner from the present office on Main Street in Farmington. In 1949 Gordon acquired sole ownership of the business. He has added onto the initial building five times and now has 17 employees. Mr. Gurr is proud of the fact that they have one of the most complete title plants in Utah, with a set of records that is catalogued to match the county records. Mr. Gurr also has reason to be proud of the outstanding record he and his company has among bankers. Alan Blood, president of Barnes Bank, has often told Mr. Gurr that the best thing that ever happened to their bank was when Gordon opened his title business. Mr. and Mrs. Gurr moved to Kaysville in 1951 where they built their home on east Center Street.' They are the parents of seven children, Dana Lee Murdock, Linda Major. Carol Briggs, Gordon Jr., Dee Ann Schofield, David and Gary, all married with 25 grandchildren, the 26th on the way. For years Mr. Gurr kept his pilots license and flew his own Cessena 310 and a Piper Seneca. It was always fun for him to get a friend to fly to Elko or Reno for lunch or pick up a relative for a special holiday, or just take his wife and children flying. is BUILDING SALE Hopis. BYU, then went out of state to study chiropractic. Since returning to Utah, he has continued to remain in contact with James Beck, Clearfield High. He attended often assisting with judging annual state science fairs. But his first love has been teaching, and that love will con- - Letter To Editor: stressful years for Gordon believed in upholding the law, and not giving in to individuals or to pressure groups. While Gordon works, Lee has in the last few years after the children were all raised, been able to pursue a love of travel. From the humble beginnings in Parowan, Utah, Gordon Gurr has come a long way in the business world. Through hard work and persistance he has built a very busy, very successful business. jw 1920 in GOP chairperson responds I have not made any statements on the convention delegate certification because it is in the office of the Attorney General for an opinion in the future. The procedure used in 1986 wasnt any different from 1984 or 1982 and past. I feel this is a good sign that people are becoming interested in their governmental process. The Utah laws are very old and do not fit in this time (1986). I think the party will be even stronger and greater with the attention being brought to the need of redefining and updating our laws. Ruby Jewell Price Chairperson The Ditch Specials it Coupon sponso- Getaway Tour to Reno, Lake Coupon $2oo OFF $00 OFF Any Any Medium Large Pizza 4-- 8. "SPECIAL accepted a position with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, serving as head of the Land Resources Di- leaving for an LDS Church mission to Pennsylvania. They entered the Missionary Training Center in Provo on June 18. When he returns, he plans to continue his genealogical writings. He has already had one genealogical book published, and his latest project concerns research into his mothers family from the south. Dr. Brimhall, donor of the scholarship, was an outstanding chemistry student during his tenure at justments. Those were hard, ring a five day four night Nevada Tahoe, Virginia City, Carson City and Elko, Aug. Special features of the tour include accommodations at MGM Grand, a dinner cruise on Lake Tahoe and a visit to the Ponderosa Ranch for a hay ride and ranch breakfast and tour. The cost of the tour is $175 per person. Brochures are available at for 5 the Center or call more information. Reservations should be made by July 1. An eight day Caribbean Cruise on the Princess Cruise Line, Nov. is being offered at a specially reduced rate. Brochures are available at the Center. However, to take advantage of the reduced rate, a savings of $955, reservations must be made by June 30. A three day tour to the Shakesin pearean Festival, Aug. Cedar City is also available at the I tinue now, even into his retirement. On June 15, he and his wife spoke at a farewell in honor of their vision. His training helped deal with problems the native Americans faced, and he worked closely with tribes of Utes, Navajos and His wife, Lee, readily admits Gordon has always been a workaholic. He rises at 5 a.m. and goes to the office seven days a week. He has managed along with his work to serve Kaysville City for years on the city council, the city planning commission and city board of ad- Heritage Haps The Heritage Center JAMES BECK ence. He first served in World War II with the Navy in the South Pacific. When the war ended, teaching jobs were tough to come by, so he G. Gurr: still busy snow-packe- teen-age- - There can probably be no greater honor bestowed on a teacher than the praise of his students. In the case of Clearfield High chemistry teacher Kly Green Is both an Issues and answers column featured weekly The Davis County Clipper and the Weekly Reflex. 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