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Show Vol. 79 No. 18 INSIDE THE NEWS THIS WEEK Israel’s Emergency Medical Response To Terroism - by Guy Caspi, Magen David Adom. For more of his and other speakers discussion material, please check the story out on Page A3 Friday, May 2, 2008 Coalville, Utah 84017 Community Mourns With Family - Remembers a Great Friend CHERYL OVARD SCN EDITOR Twenty-five years is not a long life-time, nor does it seem to be enough time to be able meet and greet friends from every corner, street, and business in the small community of North Summit and call them by name! - but Andrew Lowell Brierley was not just any ordinary young man - he was an extraordinary person that people could easily relate to, talk to, and become friends within a short period of time. He was well liked, known as an honest man in both work and “play”. He loved to do things with his hands, and was eager to learn as much as he could in a short period of time! He was the kind of person that would “give you the shirt off his back” if one needed it, and was a hard worker both at work and at home. Andrew, (Andy), was taken from this life in a tragic truck accident as he drove down Chalk Creek Road at approximately 9:20 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23, 2008. He was trying to pass another vehicle traveling westbound and, because he was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected from his pick-up truck sometime between trying to return to the right lane or when his vehicle hit the garage at 465 East Chalk Creek Road (at the home of Gavin and Bridgett Blonquist). The truck swerved three times, according to the tire marks on the road, as he tried to correct the vehicle to get back into his lane. The impact with the garage caused the truck to roll two times, and Andy was succumbed on the scene from severe head trauma. The North Summit Ambulance, Highway Patrol and Summit County Sheriff’s Office responded, and according to Deputy Justin Hemingway, investigating officer, “…the measurements and skid marks indicated that Andy was traveling between 55 and 60 mph upon impact to the garage. There was also an eastbound vehicle coming up the road, which Andy narrowly missed as he crossed back into the westbound lane.” The entire community of North Summit, as well as his friends from around the county, will sorely miss Andy’s energetic personality. Andy’s family meant everything to him, and his young son, Braydon Andrew, ten months old, was the “light of his life”, along with his wife, Sherry. They were married June 17, 2006. Andy’s mother, Beth Brierley, stated that he “…just was not complete without his little family around him.” They were in the process of getting everything ready to build a home in the Walker View Estates. They had just completed the loan, paid off the property with it, and Andy was working on the house plans and details to begin building. The small trailer court where the family lived on Coalville’s Main Street across from the Polar King is to be closed in September, and they needed to get on with the new house plans to be able to move out by then. Now, with no mortgage insurance, it is not known whether these plans Andy dreamed of becoming a reality for his family, will be possible. He was planning on subcontracting some of the work, and doing as much as he could himself. The night he was killed, he had was re- turning from Brandon Stokes asking him to possibly help with his house. Andy was a building superintendent working on a site at Deer Valley for Geary Construction, and was respected and liked by his coworkers. He was working towards becoming a foreman. Sherry, Andy’s wife, works at Inwest Title Services in Park City. Andy, born Sept. 7, 1982, is the son of Lynn J. and Tena (Beth) Brierley, of Hoytsville, and is survived by his brothers, Robert (Vicki) Brierley, of Henefer, and Michael (Tasma) Brierley, of Hoytsville, and sisters, Linsey (Justin) Lym and Kristy (Jerry) Brierley, of Bowling Green, KY. Sherry is the daughter of Tony and Lori Wright, of Coalville. Grandparents of Andy are Lowell and Veda Brierley, of Heber City. His funeral was held in Coalville at the Summit County Stake House on Main Street, conducted by Bishop William J. Weston. MRC Volunteers Meet at Yarrow in Park City The King of Malaysia who with Beverly rode Gray…”The ride started at 6:30 p.m. to take advantage of the cooler temperatures. I only rode with the King a short distance as he rode one of the best horses in the nation (why not!) Read the rest of the story on Page A5. CHERYL OVARD SCN Editor The 1st Meeting of the Medical Reserve Corps at Park City on April 24-25. The Yarrow Conference room was filled to capacity as the 157 volunteers from all over the state of Utah met to prepare Utah’s volunteer medical professionals for the possible roles when existing hospital, public health and/or emergency medical systems are overwhelmed. Group discussion ensued throughout the day and members of the Medical Reserve Corps were provided with relevant examples of emergency response by volunteer medical professionals. This includes specific training in coordination with the National Association of County and City Health Officials. Panel discussions and case presenta- Summit Today H55 L32 Mostly Sunny tions were organized throughout the day for participants so that they could gain a better understanding of their potential roles in a disaster or other emergency that overwhelms existing systems. They will become better prepared to help build the infrastructure necessary for volunteer medical professional to response in such circumstances. Following the course for the two day event, the participants should be able to better discuss the possible roles of MRC volunteers in emergency responses; demonstrate from four to eight national MRC core competencies; List the ways in which volunteers can contribute, individually, to their local MRC programs; and be able to network with statewide MRC peers. Details of discussion will be explained on Page A3. Saturday H58 L35 Cloudy East Canyon Road Race Sunday H59 L34 Showers Monday H51 L34 Showers Tuesday H53 L36 Few Showers Wednesday H60 L36 Partly Cloudy Thursday H60 L36 Showers Inside The Summit County News 2 Sections 18 Pages Classifieds B8-10 Happenings A6 Obituaries B5 Movies A6 Opinion A2 Public Notices B6-7 School News B1-3 Figure Skating Club of Summit County Performs CHERYL OVARD Photo by Cheryl Ovard/SCN Editor SCN Editor The Figure Skating Club of Park City performed for their families, friends, and spectators on Friday evening, April 25. This event featured each student either in a solo or group performing skills they have learned throughout this year. Coaches Stephanie Bass and Kinsley Johnson also performed, leading off the evening with a fun duet to “Are You the One?” Kinsley closed the program with a finale of her talented and daring aerial silk performance with both ice skating and climbing the silk scarf to the high ceiling twisting and turning with acrobatic skills. Boys and girls each took turns dancing to musical numbers on the ice, from ages 4 (Minnie Mouse) Sophia Domonoske to the teens, including one young man, twelve year old Colby Judd, who showed his talent off from only six months of skating and looking like a pro already! The Figure Skating Club, according to president Coni Lansche, has grown by leaps and bounds, and the youth of Summit County as well as other areas are welcomed weekly for lessons and come much more often to practice and perfect their skills. Some come as much as four days per week, and Colby’s mom said he would “…live here if he could - he is a natural, and loves the sport!” The youth attend Club Ice and Class sessions which consist of 30 minutes of figure skating, working with their coaches and Ms. Barbara Fitzgerald, on skills such as stroking and edges, moves in the field, ice dancing, synchronized skating, jumps and spins. They also have 90 minutes of freestyle time and have the option to schedule private lessons for an additional fee. For more information call (435) 615-7748 (Coni Lansche) or e-mail: clubinfo@parkcityfigureskating.com. The “Spring on Ice Spectacular” was the closing performance for the Park City Ice Arena, as it will remain closed for two months. This “Pack” of bikers is on the return leg of the race, back through Henefer and on the uphill stretch to the finish line at East Canyon Resort! The full story inside - including the accident at Echo Junction where three ended their race in the hospital in Ogden! |