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Show apinion fciae Page A2 4 m Tel The Summit County Bee Me March 24, 2000 About it ThE PRiCE Of Time for Spring Cleaning- ViCTORV - by Lon Sinister A group of us Coalville folks spent in Saturday Lyman, Wyoming, as we accompanied one of our community's many youth basketball teams to an invitational tournament held there. Most entertaining and exciting, it caused but thought-provokinme to compare the activity generated with results inevitably received from this type of competition. These young players (6th grade & younger) were definitely not headed for the pro ranks, but most were in that "not had" group, and of course a few who were really standouts for kids that age. But the always present irritant that seems to he inevitable was the striped-shicrew, the whistle looters. In this case, they were quite acceptable, very adept and very fair....cxcepi one particular (the kindest term I can think of ) misfit. He refereed the first game our kids played against a team from Green River. Wyo., and they were good. They had three or four kids who stood just shy of six feet, and another who weighed enough to n load a pickup. The heavyweight was the one who was out of control, and who the misfit chose to ignore. His elbows were the most accurate I had ever seen, smashing so hard in one of our the face that he was floored and senseless - which was also routinely ignored by the mf. They not only beat our kids, but we were lucky to escape a hospital bill after that e fracas. We learned at day's end that Mr. misfit rt .V4-io- ts overly-aggressis- was from Green River, and had. in fact, accompanied this team to the tournament. Somebody up there must have been with us. though. A total of fifteen games were played that day. and only ours was officiated by this guy. In fact it was the only game he refereed in that tournament. Apparently his goof-up- s failed the smell test, and those in charge woke up in time to divert more mayhem. Fortunately, the crowd was a good one. Very little harassment (there's always those few exceptions, of course), hut most everyone seemed to enjoy the entertainment. I especially noted the coaches of all those teams. They all seemed to he under control, busily occupied with strategy for each contest, leav- ing an atmosphere devoid of " to prevail. Good chew-outs- behavior is also a noteworthy item that has been prevalent in virtually all of the Jr. Jazz games and other little league contests in this community. All of the coaches of these junior version teams have been very good with these youngsters and tried to be so helpful that they deserve a lot of credit and thanks. They've spent a lot of time with these young athletes, of which the youngsters' parents are truly appreciative. It was a marvelous crowd out there at Lyman, too; congenial, friendly, pleasant, and totally in control. In fact. I visited with people that I hadn't seen for many years, and it was delightful to associate with them again. The atmosphere was good, and Im sure many of us have been to sports contests that we wish we'd missed because of unruly crowds and other disturbances which squash the enjoyment lime. Nope, it was truly enjoyable. There's an old belief that Something good comes out of every- thing." and I'm not sure that's always 1001 true, but it does hjve its positive effect on people just to perpetuate that thought. And I suppose that as long as folks like us don't adopt the ....win at all costs...." type of thinking that many have succumbed to. we'll he able to maintain the kind of future togeth- erness that makes communities more hospitable, more content with what they have and inevitably more successful. It appears to me that possibly the most desirable attribute for helping a community to be the kind of place into which people would like to settle and look forward to becoming part of - would he for its members to develop a positive type of active compassion, interest, kindness and hospitality towards any visitors. Certainly many visitors have the Community Hants Docs to Remain at Clinic Continued from At potential to become future residents if they are made to feel welcome. Their welcoming and acceptance into a community helps it towards healthy growth, and for a community to prosper to any degree of success. there has to be growth. Growth simply cannot happen if no one wants it. Therefore, lack of growth becomes a deciding factor on whether there is prosperity or not. Growth is normally recognized as victory, and victory in anything comes with a price. Victories are synonymous with success, hut if no one is willing to pay fix the price of victory it usually follows that there will he no success. Thought for the day: Success is relative: It is what we can make of the mess we have made of T. S. Eliot things." sion, toone hased on the bottom line. UU1IN. they say. is only concerned about money. The doctor's contracts with UUHN end June 30, 2000. They have refused to reapply fur positions that they feel should already be theirs. UUHN has reportedly been advertising in an attempt to recruit physicians to replace The real heartbreaker for the physicians and their countless loyal patients is a non compete" clause in the soon to he expired, contracts. When the University of Utah pur-- chased the practice, the doctors were told the was a e 4 tion with the University of Utah, they would give up their right to practice medicine in both Wasatch and Summit Counties. However, the doctors are not going to give up and go quietly. They have hired a lawyer and are asking for a judgment, which would do away with the te -! . , There Jias also been talk that UUHN would consider selling the clinic hack to the doctors. Time limits and price tags put on the negotiations fix the clinic are making this difficult. Joan Calder. previously the director of die Park City Chamber of Commerce, helped organize Wednesday's Rally for the Docs. She said. UUHN may have the legal right but they do not have the moral right to wrench our doctors from us. These doctors have cared for our families tor well over 36 yean. This is frightening and enraging." The crowd of supporters strongly agreed. The mere mention of the community's doctors brought on thunderous applause, whoops, hollers and numerous standing ova-- r tions throughout the course of the 1- -' hour meeting. We won't go to the clinic if our doctors aren't there,'' one supporter said We will follow our doctors wherever they go." said another. Unfortunately some patients would not be able to follow their physicians. There are some real issues with senior citizens. said Gene Moser, one of the meeting organizers. They can't follow their doctors, and new ones are hired, they won't know the elderly and . their health history. The Summit County Bee is published weekly for $16 per year in Summit County. Senior Citizen Discount. $13 in county; $21 lUPSP S2S-64- Wave by Publishing Inc.. 165 South. 100 West, ticber City. UT 84032. Periodicals Postage Paid at Coalville. UT 64017. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Summit County Bee. P.O. Boa 7. Coalville. UT 8401 7. the more ronfmft of thn nrwipapr n CatynyhlO 2000 9 r. clause. Jhe Summit Counly ifi clause non-comp- They accepted it and signed. The clause states that if the doctors ever ended their affilia- factor. That didn't happen this !... t J the'rrfcdical field. 'I never cease to cauctfs meetings 'held throughout indeed, realize' mafvefat the siridesmade in the the County at which time delegates that I never area, and am grateful for them. will be chosen and the future of the Talk about changes one of the candidate may be seen when the submitted a column last most interesting to me is the relaxed dust clears away. Guess it is up to week, as I manner in which visitors can come the residents of Summit County to spent most of and go at will. I remember when make their voices heard if they are last week with one of my sisters had surgery when genuinely interested in the Counties my husband in I was 14 years old and I had a future. If you think your ideas the hospital. Seems his minor knee neighbor do my hair up on top of aren't important, think again. I am scoping" took on a different note my head in a new style so 1 would trying to figure out the reasoning when he developed an infection and look 16 so I could go visit her. (If I behind so many running perhaps Jn Jryinp jn determine just what only had that problem now trying to they truly love the place they live type of a bug" had invaded his look older). Now, all of our chit-- " 'in, maync it is die hkiiicj, liiuybc system and then finding the right dren and grandchildren arrived at the thought of being a commissionantibiotic" a week's stay in the the same lime and visited" in the er during the winter games whahospital was required. tever, there is certainly something hallway. What a change! As always. I am in awe of the Illnesses that used to lake peodrawing out so many. Another reanurses who attend to the patients in ple's lives can now he treated son could possibly he the fact that a their care in hospital settings. through medicine and surgical techgentleman's agreement which calls During the week long stay, we met niques. How fortunate we are to be for having a representative from and came to care for several of the living now. each of the three distinct areas withI was a bit stunned to return to nurses and aides assigned to take in the county is up for debate. There care of Dave. Of course there were work to find so much information are strong feelings on both sides of the occasional I am here only for slacked up. but even more so to the issue, which will soon he setmy paycheck" type of staff, but for learn that 12 candidates have filed tled. Guess that's about it fix this the most part we were very pleased to run for the position of being a week. See ya next time. Thought With the care which was given. Summit County Commissioner. I for the week: Never bear more Because I am learning about remember other races w hen there than one kind of trouble at a time. pic" lines and "IV antibiotics and were only 2 or 3 or times when the Some people hear three-al- l they ran have had. all they have now, and all how to administer them at home, I candidate seeking am gaining an even greater respect unopposed. they expect to have." Edward than I have always had fur those in There are going to he several Everett Hale. Si,ff happen, they urged. Write letters. Send emails. Tell them you will not go to the clinic without your doctors. Insist that our doctors remain in our community." them. Pam s PIace -- adamant, won't be broken. In the closing minutes of the meeting, organizers made a final plea to community members. Make something The Summit County Bee andnr Wave Puhtnhnu Inc AB nghf merved No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written consent of the Editor Managing Publisher. Moser then related the sentiments of a Kamas woman who had phoned him in lean, and expressed her fear at the thought of losing her doctor. In his closing remarks. Dr. Winn told audience members how proud he was to be a part of the community. This is not all about money, he said. Its about the sanctity of the doctor patient relationship." Winn continued. This has been a difficult time for all of us and I appreciate the outpouring of support. I hope and pray I can continue, to be a part of this community." It was evident from the meeting that the community cares deeply about thev Docs, tome of whom have been caring for them for 20 years or more. The 9 physicians are more than doctors; they are neighbors and friends. There it an extremely strong bond between these physicians and the community they serve-- a bond that, they are Subscribe to the Summit Courtly Bee - Cull 336-550- 1 POOR |