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Show STANDARD-EXAMINE- R TV v p z A ESE; ?'. Community Tired art . 4kK V Buffalo sculpture made from old tires wins teenager state award.7 '&. Youth Whirlwind March This month to bring many activities to elementary schools.4 , , ,aaa SSS3C MARCH 5, 1996 Newborn gives DAVIS COUNTYS COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER You have to lean on other people and its good to lean on each VOL 15, NO. 1950 CENTS other. ' Mary Montgomery lor information nan daughter of Gregorio and Paula Coronado of Layton, has been named to the dean's list for fall semester at the University of Noire Dame. The deans list is comprised of students who have maintained a scholastic average of 3.4 and above during the past semester. A 993 graduate of Layton High School, she is a junior in the university's College of Arts and Letters, majoring in government with a concentration in politics, philosophy and economics. . . . The school of graduates studies at Utah State University 1 POINT Mark and Mary marked their wedding anniversary Monday while celebrating the life of a miracle baby. The couple have learned to appreciate each other and their family more than ever since the birth of their daughter KayDcc, who was born with only two of four main arteries attached to her heart. Its a miracle that shes alive," Mary said. Its brought Mark and I closer. You have to lean on other people and its good to lean on each other." Mary said her daughters name which sounds much like McKay-Dethe hospital where she was bom is really designed to honor the babys grandmothers, DccAnna Montgomery and Kay Eriksson. After an uneventful pregnancy and delivery, doctors first became aware that young KayDce had a problem moments after the baby was born at 2:30 p.m. Feb. 12. KayDcc kept gasping for air and began to turn blue. Within two hours, KayDce had undergone a number of ultrasound scans and was riding with a team of medical practitioners on her way to Primary Childrens Medical Center in Salt Lake. Mark followed close behind. He called his wife shortly after reaching the medical center to tell her that she had better not spend the night recuperating at the other hospital. His fears of his daughter not surviving through the night would bring doctors to discharge Mary within six hours of delivery. You kind of forget about yourself and stall thinking about your child more than anything, Mary said. The mother recalls a sense of peace knowing that whatever happened, she would be together with her baby again some day. The next afternoon, doctors wearing recognizes the following graduate students for achieving honor roll status for fall quarter 1995. Honor roll status is awarded when a graduate student carries 9 or more credits and a grade point average of 3.75 or above. Bountiful: Kynda H. Roberts. Farmington: Richard A. e, Casperson. Layton: Michelle Barker, Jennifer Hurst, Lisa Anne Newland. Pageant picks DIANE Cradling their daughter, KayDee, in the neonatal intensive care unit at Primary Childrens Medical Center, Mark and magnifying glasses would begin major heart surgery on the tiny infant while Mark and Mary prayed and held the hands of parents and siblings outside. For three hours the surgery continued. When they next saw their daughter, she was covered with lubes and wires. Her chest remained open to avoid additional damage from swelling. Kay Decs chest remained open for three days and she stayed under sedation until doctors were certain the danger of swelling was over. Then they performed another. BUSHStandard-Examme- r Mary Montgomery of West Point celebrate a wedding anniversary and the survival of their infant daughter. brief surgery to close her chest. Within a few days, most of the tubes were removed. Today. KayDcc is moving and looking much like a normal baby her age. But questions still remain about whether her brain was denied enough oxygen after her birth to cause permanent damage. Questions also remain about the future health of her heart. ' "Doctors say every case like this is different." Mary said. Theyre not sure whats going to happen. Theyll just have to watch her as she grows." Both parents are optimistic that their baby will be healthy, and looking forward to her discharge from the hospital in a few weeks. Right now theyre busy counting their blessings. These blessings include a healthy daughter, Erika, who is struggling to understand that she has a new little sister and that shes ill. Mary said shes also become acutely aware of how supportive not only family See BABY on page 2 in second state, say fans By CHRIS BAIERSCHMIDT Standard Examiner Davis Bureau First quarters ending and the Dart Guards are going crazy. Stanton Porter docs a body wave, jumps and claps while chanting loudly Go Davis. Go Davis. Go Davis." Jared Bchunin is right beside him, yelling at the same pitch, plus thumping a huge cardboard megaphone on the cement in front of him. No one can ignore the two nor their four buddies, even above the crowd and noise Saturday night at the Huntsman Center on the University of Utah campus. The Davis Child Cooper Two Davis County teens won Miss Junior city queen titles in the Junior America West Coast contest headquartered in Studio City, . . . Calif. Approximately 10 girls statewide may be chosen to compete in August in Orange. Calif., for the title of Junior America Miss Utah. Angie Michiko Cooper, 17. daughter of Jan and Susan Cooper of Clearfield, won the title of Miss Junior northwest Darts enthusiasm only dampened still 776-495- Making the grade By JaNAE FRANCIS Standard Examiner correspondent Team on snbiniiiiniz an to Neighhon. call . . . Christina Coronado, parents courage WEST AVIS LIVES High Darts arc fighting the Brighton Bcngals for the state boys basketball championship. Davis fans arc wild for the win. Davis will tear em apart." says Jay Wall, a junior, who came to the game with the letter D" painted in yellow from his eyebrows to his chin. The rest of his face is painted brown in contrast to the yellow paint at the back of his head below the ponytail he has tied on top. Wall and his four buddies arrived at 6 p.m., more than two hours before the start time so they could paint their faces to spell D - A - V -I - S when theyre standing in proper order. People have been going ape," says his friend. Mat Sclandcr, who wears a brown A" painted against a yellow face. Everyones been Clearfield queen. She was activ in the 1994-9- 5 ZCMI teen fashion board and is on the honor roll at Clearfield High School. Alyson Child, daughter of Larr and Lynette Child of Layton, won the title of Miss Junior southeast Layton queen. An eighth-gradat Central Davis Junior High, her activities include soccer, basketball, chccrlcading. dance, and 5-- A go-S- ee DAVIS on page 2 er gymnastics. She has won awards at dance competition and is a Drill Utah team winner. A DIANE fan watches in dismay as the boys basketball team falls behind in Saturdays A Davis High state BUSHStandard-Examme- r 5-- A championship game against Brighton, The Salt Lake school won 59-4- 4. degree above . . . Erik Haugen has been accepted' into law school at Tulanc University in New Orleans. He will begin this fall. Haugen graduated from Clearfield High and is a graduate of Utah State University. He is the son of Norm and Lynette Haugen of West Point. Haugen and his wife. Denise, have one daughter, Courtney. LASTING TIES Pet of Week Teamwork delivers for doctor, nurse By KyANN MYERS Standard Examiner correspondent years ago. Dr. Sicvcn opened an and gynecology practice at Tanner Gimc in Layton. He interviewed several nurses, but knew Gina Espinosa was the nurse he was looking for. "Gina has the ability to make people feel at case and comfortable. When I interviewed her, she put me totally at case. I knew that was an asset my nurse would need. She makes the patients feel relaxed and happy." said Johnson. Espinosa accepted the position and has been working side by side with Johnson ever since. Its been a fun 10 years." said Espinosa. Dr. Johnson is great to work for, thats why Ive been here 10 years. Were a great team." Johnson has a busy practice. In addition to obstetrics and gynecology, he also offers well Ten Steve Johnson and Gina Espinosa r 'T ' Hometowns: Steven "- r- L Johnson of Kaysville. Gina Espinosa of Clinton. Years acquainted: care" of the lemale patient, laser surgery, laproscopic hysterectomy, high-ris- k childbirth, and natural childbirth. Johnson councils with women about family planning and infertility, and treats endometriosis, PMS, and osteoporosis. Espinosa ensures that the schedule runs smoolhly, collects urine sample and draws blood samples, and makes sure all the lab tests are done correctly. Ginas main job is to keep the patients happy, whatever it takes. Shes really good at it. She smooths out ruffled feathers and keeps everybody happy, including the doctor," said Johnson. Its not as easy as it may sound. Babies dont usually take into consideration the doctor's schedule or other patients needs. When it is time for them to come they come. "Gina has to do a magic act and See TIES on page 2 10. How they first met: Johnson is an obstetrician at Tanner Clinic, Espinosa Is his nurse. Johnson delivered Espinosa's last two children and all six of his own children. Interests: Johnson coaches a Junior Jazz basketball team and is on several committees at Davis Hospital. Espinosa enjoys camping and spending time with her family and twin sister. Having worked as a doctor and nurae team for a decade, Gina Dr. Steven Johnson have their routine down pat. Espinou and This male, loving puppy will be about the size of a border collie and will need to be neutered. He is available from the Da-- v is County Animal Shelter for a $50 adoption fee plus a $10 liccns Adoption hours arc from Monday through Frida and from 9 a.m. to I p.m. c Saturdays. Call extension for more information. 544-835- 5. best quote 'It's amazing what one or two points wi do for people's spiril Davis High Pnnup.il Michael Dik k worth on the Darts going I the state boys basketball finals. See story, this page. 5-- |