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Show Web site: www.clippertoday.com letters eztalkclippertoday.com Thursday; February 28,2003 m Mipeasr wesis wasr County needs to build public support for conference center For Layton, for an upper end" hotel to complement the many existing more than five years, the County Commission been trying to build a conference center. A site was procured near the Layton Hills Mall, an architect and builder selected, and it looked as though all was gcxid lodging properties already there. But there is a fairly strong contingent who believe such a facility should be built in South Davis. That is closer to the Salt Iuike City state hub, international airport and could complement other convention facilities nearby. and well. That around, the project died after lots of bloodletting. Part of the problem.it appeared, was due to two property owners trying to woi k together one was the county w hich owned the conference center site and the other was a private developer which owned the site for a proposed companion hotel. Since that time, the county has purchased the hotel site. 1 1 owevei.it will still own only the Conference ('enter while a private developer will own the hotel. Most likely, the hotel managetime ment will oversee day-to-da- Some people wonder why the layton site was chosen y operations of the ( (inference Center. even lor a construction start that by fall. Negotiations are still continuRep. ing with former Kevin Gain and his folks. will it way. And considering the and many years of dead-end- s delays, even lewer have faith that at the county can pull it off least not this year. It would seem to us that the Davis County Commission still actually happen? A nd does the average" Dav is County resident really care any- more needs to do more of selling job to Davis residents or maybe even a ihe public needs job. to be brought on board about the need for a conference center and hotel, and particularly as to why it should be built on that site. People in South Davis, in particular, should be targeted. Vn the meantime, let's hope such a facility can materialize. After all, anyone who thought Salt luke City's Salt Palace would never be outgrown needs to drive a dozen or so miles south to the bustling South Tbwne exposition ( enter to see all of the smaller or medium-size- d shows and meetthat flourish there. ings Hie conference center concept is good, but the county would benefit from a stronger public consensus. if they ever did? While a recent poll on our Web it is such a pro)ect. But we believe it is important to point out that many don't see it A check with county officials, a couple of weeks ago, showed possibly things are on track But at all, relatively isolated. were conducted, it that Surveys also appears to many, have been slanted only toward examining the viability of this particular site for a conference center. Although the county understandably wants to protect its investment, the question also arises as to why other sites weren't considered. 'Hie Clipper Today has strongly supported a conference center in the past, and we still do. We definitely see there is need for since site www.clippenothiy.com) is by its nature an unscientific sampling, the message is clear: those responding overwhelmingly say they don't believe construction will be started this year (nearly 94 percent), and almost two thirds (63 percent) dont think a county Conference Center is important. Admittedly, surveys conducted for and by the county have shown otherwise. Many businesses, including large operations at the Freeport Center and elsewhere in North Davis, have expressed support for both the center and a hotel. It has been lauded as a place to hold small to mediumsized conferences. And there has appeared to be a place, in world. When I was on leave on my way to Vietnam, I would clumsily try to reassure my mother by saying Don't worry ma. only the good die young. I'll live for- - A fellow soldier remembers editor: at the While standing Bountiful grave site of Kenneth L. Jones, I penned the following words. He was born May X, 1952, and was killed Sept. IX, 1971, earning the Bronze Star. Air Medal with six Oak Leaf Clusters, and a Purple 1 leart. Dear Kenny: As the years have passed, your memory has not dimmed or changed. You were a guy I wanted to be. You were friendly. never knew anyone who came in contact with you that didn't like you. The last few days in the world? before you went to Vietnam, 1 introduced you to my family and friends. They still talk about you and miss you. You were loyal. At Ft. Eustis. Va. in early 1970, you stood by me when, due to my immaturity and self 1 ishness I alienated the rest of our class. Ihe only reason they didn't kick my butt, and tolerated me afterwards was because they didn't want to alienate you! You were humble. With your skinny, slightly-bowe- d legs and cowboy boots you were down home. You had and people were charisma drawn to you but you never took advantage of it, and never acted like you were aware of it. You were funny. You with could mingle and crowd have absolutely any em smiling. You were strong. You stood up for yourself and never allowed yourself to be intimidated. You were brave. Your combat decorations are certainly testament to a certain kind of courage, but I remember your coinage in being who you were without concern for what others thought. A rare thing in a Sports talk radio a mouthpiece for idiocy The mu s expressed in this are the opinion of the writer and not necessarily those of the ownership or management of this newspaper. Andre Kirilenko and Raul Lopez appear promising. As for trades, it's hard to find a former column CYCLOPS friend asked me if I planned on writing a column reflecting on John Stockton's retirement. I told him no, that such a column would be dated and contain nothing original since three square miles of redwood trees have already been deforested for the purpose of Stockton tributes in the Salt Lake pers. I City and Ogden By Bryan Gray being made on Salt Lake City's sports talk radio stations. If you can put your brain on hold, listen to the callers: Get rid of Sloan: the old duffer can't coach young players and handcuffs young talent from showing their creativity... Tell Malone to hightail it out of town. 1 fe's never won a championship ring and lie's more a candidate for Social Security than the All-StTeam... Calbert Cheancy has fewer basketball skills that Carol Burnett... Trade Matt Harpring; the last thing we need is another inconsistent-shooting white guy with a bad haircut... Larry Miller is the root of the problem. He's a cheapskate. The silliness goes on and on. newspa- admit to being surprised by the timing of Stockton's announcement. I lis announcement came out of nowhere, much like some of his passes to Karl Malone. ar Utah children are already passing on Wheres Waldo?" to wonder Where's Andre?" and Stockton's decision may well speed up the Mailman's house hunting expedition in southern California. One thing Stockton's retir- ement won't do, however, is change the ridiculous comments hour after hour, on local sports talk radio where idiocy reigns. Callers who can't identify Colin Powell are experts on the jumpshooting prowess of DeShawn Stevenson. And a good share of these telephone oracles want the Utah Jazz to be dismantled. To these callers, any athlete who doesn't win an outright championship is a born loser. Using that kind of logic, d Bobby 1 lansen should have Karl Malone for the MVP and the Sistine chapel should be torn down due to mold on its front walls. The bottom line is that the Jazz organization is well-ruit's hard to find an instantaneous star when youre selecting the 19th or Nth draft pick, but out-polle- Davis County Clipper Clipper Publishing Co., Inc. 1370 South 500 West Bountiful, Utah P.O. Box 267 Circulation Department: 295-225- 1 Subscription rate: 50tf per copy. Hand-delivere- 84011-026- ext. 119 or 120 $25.00 per year. Mailed: $35.00 per year. y ISSN: Publication No. (USPS on published Tuesdays and Thursdays at Bountiful, Utah. Periodical postage paid at Bountiful, Utah. Address all correspondence to P. O. Box 267, Bountiful, Utah 8401 1061-122- 7 149-18- semi-weekl- Jazz player who has played significantly better upon leaving for another team, and Jeff I lornacek and Harpring were Jazz, steals. Ixirry Miller should not be obligated to lose $50 million to satisfy the wretched egos of a few LJtah males who haven't progressed beyond the school playground. Miller saved the team, and his staff has adroitly offered performance for more than 20 years. For that he should be enshrined, not impaled for making money. The winning is everything" mentality heard on sports talk radio is the same thinking that brought us Enron, Steve Ogden and the Salt Like Tribune reporters' scandal. Judging people by their income or (their championship rings) instead of their character is insidious. A class act like John Stockton understood this principle. Too bad some of his fans never did. high-calib- re ever! I didn't really think too seriously about it until I walked in my mothers house and found my mother crying at the kitchen table. Oh God, you were gone! Your dear mother was not aware I was on my way to Vietnam myself, and it distressed her to think she put my mother through any added fear. I have prayed for 32 years that time has lifted any burden she may have carried over it, as have prayed that the years have been kind to your family and friends. Time has been kind enough to me to have allowed me to be home now, and actually to be happy about it. I dont know if I'll have another chance to talk to you like this, and Id like to share somethings with you. After I got home from Vietnam I was envious of you... Feeling like I lacked all those qualities I saw in you, I had hoped I would die gloriously in 1 Time to think of Editor: With National Nursing Home Week beginning on May 11, this is a good time for Americans to salute the dedicated work of caregivers throughout our nation who, under the most difficult of circumstances, provide compassionate service to our most vulnerable seniors. It is also a time to reflect on the way our country cares for our nation's frail, elderly and disabled. Nursing homes play a crucial role in delivering quality of care to our nation's senior and disabled Americans. Attending to another person's health and wellbeing remains one of the finest and noblest callings, and the men and women staffing America's 17,000 nursing facilities demonstrate their commitment daily. The quality of care provided in Utah's nursing homes is important to those who have placed or will need to place a loved one in a nursing home. Families have two primary tasks when it appears long-tercare First, know may be needed: what kind of care a loved one will require. One nursing home may meet the particular needs of the patient better than another nursing home. Second, look carefully at the quality of care pro m battle, so I wouldn't be around long enough to disappoint my mother as was sure I would. Today I have found within myself some of those qualities, partly by having your example in my heart. Gods ways may be mysterious, but not inscrutable. He had knew presence your warmed and inspired and he called you home for reasons it's not my place to know. For the rest of us, we needed time to become the people we should be. You probably remember Im a slow learner. It's only been in these later years that have found a joy in life, the love of my life and a thank God sense of purpose. for my family and thank God I knew you. ever for a short time. For the first time in my life I feel I can stand shoulder to shoulder with you and smile at how youve been there, been here, all my life helping me. I love you, my brother, and miss you every day. But now my tears are in the joy of knowing you and not the pain of loosing you. Catch you on the flipside! 1 1 1 1 Doug Campbell Union City, Calif. long-ter- m care vided at several nursing homes to find the one that suits the loved one and the family. There are several resources available to help families in choosing a nursing facility. Medicare has provided an online tool resource at located Linder the www.Medicare.gov. Home heading Nursing Compare," families can learn about the quality of care in every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in any area. This information is also available by calling Other resources include talking with friends, a family physician, a hospital discharge planner, or contacting your local ombudsman for additional information on nursing homes. In addition to these resources, visiting several different facilities that offer the specific location and services that are desired will give families an overall sense of the different options that are available. Let's make a point to recognize the talented and compassionate individuals who work day in and day out in nursing homes throughout the country providing a better quality of life for our loved ones in need. Juliana Preston, Heahhlnsight Salt Lake City |