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Show 7C Lakeside Review, Wednesday, October 30, 1985 Purdy one of the best of those homegrown Darts GARY HATCH Review sports editor KAYSVILLE Davis High School has time on its side. And continuity. And Gerald Purdy. Especially in athletics, and most apparent in the schools football program, time and continuity have defied the passing of time and built tradition. The tradition translates to victories in athletic competition and is an integral part of the Davis educational experience. Children grow up in the area, attend Davis High, scamper off to college, marry and then return to the area to raise a family. Although its an oversimplification, the above scenario occurs with surprising regularity at Davis. Along with Purdy, Principal Dick Stevenson; former basketball coach and current football offensive coordinator Mike Gardner, and golf coach John Dawson are all former Davis High School students. They say were a little inbred here, Purdy, former Davis football coach, said with a chuckle that hints it is all just fine with him. Perhaps the inbreeding is why Davis never seems to have the blue chip athlete the one who is bigger, stronger and faster than anyone else around. Yet, perhaps there is that sense of tradition perpetuated through posterity that helps the Darts suc- - 'We've kept the same basic offense for years and years, and that has given us some real continuity. Of course I'm biased Gerald Purdy ' ceed. Purdy, who currently also serves as Kaysvilles mayor, is both product and preserver of the Davis tradition and has been involved with the school for nearly 40 years. Without Purdy, who is now assistant principal at the school, a big part of Davis tradition on the football field the double-win- g offense might well not be the fixture it today is. The Darts use a somewhat modified version of the offense Pop Warner popularized at Stanford University in the early 1900s. The offense was originally installed at Davis by Lee Liston in the 1940s, and Purdy played tackle for the double-win- g during his high school career, the 1945--4- 7 seasons. When Purdy was a senior, the old Dart Stadium lights (which were not replaced until this season) were installed, and the first game played under them decided the region championship that year. Davis beat Jordan to take the league title. - After Purdy went away to the University of Utah to continue his football career under Coach Jack Curtis, Liston switched offenses to the Oklahoma T used by Bud Wilkinsons nearly invincible Oklahoma University Sp Sooners. I1 k - i nfj V V Purdy returned to assist Liston in the fall of 1955 and took over control of the coaching reins in 59. After marginal success that first season, Purdy revamped the offense and installed a modified 'v. , J-- , I ' ..' wJ Tt i .4 . - vf 4 I I , - f4' rt . version of Listons double-win- g. We moved the quarterback up right behind the center, which got him the ball quicker and allowed him to do more. And we moved a split end out, which allowed us to do more also," Purdy said. 4 , - ? " i k H J t, I I ;,i jI I The first year Purdy installed he had a tight the double-win- g end named Mike Gardner. Just as Purdy credits the example Coach Liston set for him as a big reason he went into coaching, Purdy is credited by Gardner with a similar influence. The reason I got into coaching was because of the examples of Grant Cullimore in basketball and Jerry Purdy in football," Gardner said. After playing for them, my lifetime goal was set, Gardner S ; Y if- v I rV - J TvAiY-- i - i- I r :' .' ' v s 4I i - f vi 9; i - ' ' Together at Davis High homecoming, 1983, are Dart former football coaches (from left), Jay Cullimore, Gerald Purdys assistant for Lee Lis- six years and head coach 1969-7ton, head coach during years Purdy played and while Purdy served as assistant, 1955- - ; 58; Howard Tuff Linford, coach of Purdy in head coach 1945; Purdy, assistant 1955-51959-6now assistant principal; Ward Saw- ley, who played when Purdy was assistant coach, was assistant coach under Cullimore ; and became head coach in 1980. 8, Succeeding coaches have stated nuity. Of course Im biased," Purthey couldnt get away from the dy said. double-win- g if they wanted to for Another way the tradition refear of becoming the subject of a mains strong at Davis is the frapublic lynching. ternity of coaches. Weve kept the same basic of--' Another thing that makes the fense for years and years, and program here good is th6 close that has given us some real conti- - - cooperation of the coaching staff. said. Five years later Purdys Darts won the state championship, and has been gospel the double-win- g at Davis since. ; 8, both on a professional and a per- sonal level. ; ; We hunt together, fish together and tell lies together," Purdy said. :( Makes sense. The two former activities breed I the third, and nobody sticks better than a bunch of old ;to-geth- er storytellers. Resource recovery plant divides Davis It has been a long time since an issue has divided the Davis area as the concept of a bum plant has severed the community. Those against the concept violently opposed it, while those desiring a resource recovery plant wanted the plant built. After nearly five years of struggle, it appears the issue has been settled for the most part. Davis communities participating in the project will have their plant to care for solid waste disposal in the surrounding area. Construction is occuring on a parcel of land east of Hill Air Force Base. 22-ac- re Officials in communities not joining in the special service district formed in the summer are known for their staunch opposition to the bum plant. Those cities are Layton, Clearfield, Bountiful. Friendship binds S. Weber women Over the years. South Weber has been the home to several womens clubs. They have a variety of meeting patterns but the general idea is to maintain friendships and stay in touch with each other. Some members have moved away but still come back to South Weber or monthly for the out. evening One such club was started in 1963 and is still going strong. Those members are Cheryl Margene Bambrough, Vonda Bouchard, LaVera Byram, Gail Combe, Annette Gardner, Bonnie Graham, La Rae Harper, Dixie King, Lou Ann Ray, Myma Ray, Ilene Shaw and Pat Smith. This club meets in members homes. The month of December includes a Christmas banquet with the secretary for the year deciding where and when the dinner will be. Some of the evenings are spent playing games, while others include learning experi- Bam-broug- h, ences. The club has gone to a few plays and operas and have participated in a handwriting analysis, cosmetic seminars, tole painting class, antique demonstration and show, flower arrangement classes, lecture, and neighbor crime-sto- p patio and swimming parties. Some of the favorite club nights have been spent just visiting with each other and doing handiwork. One question frequently asked is What do the husbands do when the ladies have club night? It seems that many fathers find this an opportune time to spend with the children for their special night out. The ladies club over the past 23 years has been together in support and love through many happy times such as childrens births, weddings, missions and now grandchildren. 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