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Show 50 Coalville, Utah 84017 Friday, November 19, 1999 Vol. 68 No. 47 S.S. Hoard Addresses School Boundaries BY J VN KOWI.KY Kama Cnrre.ptmdcnl North Summit Students In Washington D.C. South Summit School District stands to gain an additional 160 Fords Theater, and the Korean students and a whole lot of money opportunity if proposed school boundary as well. Students also had several seminars on things such as international relations, judiciary, insider's view of Washington. D.C., and the media. They also boundary changes relating to tlie Promontory development at their monthly hoard meeting Thursday, November 1 Ith. Park City School District originally approached South Summit got to meet with Utah State Senators Orrin Hatch and Robert Bennett and hear about officials with the concept of some of their duties as they realigning boundaries If Summit County's school district boundaries were to remain unchanged. Park City would get an estimated 771 of students from Promontory, the proposed 65(X) acre resort community, and only 131 of the tax rev- represent Utah. North Summit students who went on this trip were: Alex Keyes, Tyler Rowser, Heather Lorensen, Amayee Stephens. Justin Farrell, Dana Hansen, and Sara Bundy. This trip w as a great learning experience for those students who went. As one of the students who was lucky enough to go on the Washington trip, 1 would tell any student that is going to be a junior or senior next year that this is an experience worth enue. These estimates combined with their existing overcrowded situation, prompted the consideration of changing cunent boundary lines In addition, all three of Summit County's school districts agree that it would be best to keep students front the development together in the same district Realigning boundaries means Park City may seed an area of land, which includes the their portion of NS students sitting in front of the White House. I, to R TYLER J. KOVVSEK Student W nlcr seed Tollgate Canyon to North Summit. The numbers from this meeting indicate South Summit & members were give you the information first hand and would tell you that this trip is worth many weeks in the classroom. Many new friends were made by all stu- Capitol Building and the White House. They also went to the different historical places such as the Washington Monument. group of excited North Summit students .traveled to Washington D.C. on the 6 Lincoln Wall, through the 1 3 of November. Vietnam Iwo The North Summit students Monument. Jima learned how the Government of Monument, EDR Monument. somewhat hesitant about the pro- saving your the United States works by going to such places as the A would gain an estimated $63 million in tax value from Park City, while North Summit would gain $60 million in tax value from South Summit. money for. Mr. Russ Judd, can Teacher, Alex Keyes, Amayi Stephens. Heather Uiremon, Dana Hansen, Sara Bundy, Tyler Bowser the proposed development to South Summit. South Summit may in turn Community to go to Colonial Williamsburg changes, associated with the controversial Promontory development, arc approved. School board members discussed They had the Monument. North Summit Cheerleaders. Paula Chappell. Natalie Dearden. Sara Stephens, Desiree Williams and Ashiie H ilson help send a Happy Thanksgiving Wish to all SUMMIT COUNTY BEK readers. Young Life Ends On Traffic Note dents as they roomed with 1 other students from all over the United States. A special thank you is given to Mr. Judd and Sherrie Farrell who were the adult chaperones. ? 1 posal, questioning the effect changes would have on local schools. They wondered if the increased revenue would be worth the impact of the additional students. Many residents expressed concern that South Summit's schools are at capacity now. They were assured that construction underway at the middle school should take Nail Biting Win Advances Wildcats to Finals care of growth for the next 67 Zack Mortensrn a PAMELA ROBBINS Bee Ediiur years. If the Promontory development is approved, it would lake several years for the school to feel tlie impact. On the surface it seems that Park City has made South Summit a generous proposition, worth about $3 million dollars in tax revenue at build out. The cost to educate one student in the South Summit district is approximately self-inllict- IW Neil Mortensen and Kalleen (Johnson) Mortensen. Zack has $6500. If the boundaries are and Promontory changed, aproved. South Summit stands to gain an estimated revenue of $25,000 per student in the development. The monetary value alone would be hard- to pass up. - lowevcr, board members are looking the gift horse in the mouth, and I scrutinizing what the proposed changes might mean for South Summit's future. Earlier reports indicated a rush to make a decision by the end of year. However, the consensus at Thursdays meeting was that there is mi hurry to decide. South Summit is still negotiating with North Siiinmit over some of the details. No agreement has been reached, and although North Summit would reap an immediate financial benefit for next year if the decision were made before January I, the decision making process has slowed, while officials weigh the consequences of (lie situation. Photo Courtesy of Dave Coates BY JAN KOWI.KY Kami CiMTrxputklrnl South Summit faces Munli in a fight for tlie slate football championship Saturday. The game, which is scheduled for I 1:(X) a.m. at Mountain View High School in Orem, will likely be another nail biter. The Wildcat's only loss in this remarkable ( -I ) season was to Manli. However, the Wildcats have momentum on their side. They are riding the waves of an incredibly intense victory. Last Saturday, they battled with Beaver und emerged victorious in nail bitfinish. ing 22-2- 1 Time was quickly running out for the Wildcats when with just over a minute led on the clock, Curtis but more imporMcIntyre kicked a tantly game winning field goal. The cheers, and accompanying emotions, were heard and fell all tlie or pretty close to it. way back to Katnus 2-- A Realigning the boundaries would requires a 45 vote from each of the school boards, with final approval coming from the County Commissioners. Summit 1 County's three school districts will hard-foug- with County be meeting Commissioners within the next week to discuss details. Also at the meeting; South Summit's Marching Band 4 presented record-breakin- very large, very impressive trophies from a recent competition in Pocatello. The awards. Continued on page A 3 t COPY p 1 McIntyre's triumphant 26 yard kick landed him in the slate record hooks with 17 field goals for the season. Joey Edmunds set unother state record by completing his 62nd touchdown pass in Saturday's finish. extreme. It was, by all accounts an amazing game. Although the Wildcats were down 6-- 3 at the end of the first half, they refused to give up. Beaver was without question a lough opponent and played a great game. However, us the final seconds ticked away, the score board reflected South Summit's will to win. The heart slopping victory advanced the Wildcats to the finals, giving them the opportunity to play for the State Champions. coveted title of South Summit is determined to bring home the trophy. Community members can help the Wildcats in (lieir quest for the title hv cheering tliem on to victory Saturday. GO CATS GO! 2-- A been living with his grandparents. Coalville Mayor. Merlyn Johnson and his wife Janice for the past several years, and enjoyed being in their home and feeling their love for him. 17 years of age. and a Junior at North Summit High School. Zack enjoyed running on the Cross Country Track Team, hunting and riding four wheelers with his best buddy. Jason. He was employed by Echo Resort, a job he really loved, and helped his grandfather in his plumbing business. He was a member of the Hoy tsv ille 2nd Ward where he served as Secretary in his Priest Quorum. As those around him can relate, he had a smile that seemed to be filled with sunshine, one that w as contagious, as you couldn't help smiling back at him. In last weeks edition of The Bee, his grandmother wrote a tribute to this young man, titled Do You Know A Hero" telling of tlie kv ing. caring attitude of her grandson towards his grandfather who had fallen from a ladder at a construction site. His kindness and caring was fell by others around him as well. Those who took lime to know Zack couldn't help but love him. North Summit High School Principal, Steve Carlscn, said the school has been a "very sad place" since word of Zack's death on Friday. "Everyone was shocked, and the sctaxil took on a very subdued atmosphere while counselors 4 m 8 . The community of Coalv ille and the surrounding area was shocked and saddened to leant of the death of Zackery Chad Mortensen, due to a gun shot wound, during the early morning hours of Friday. November 12. Zack was bom on September I. 19X2 in Salt Lake to Patrick David t. u( 4P AnJL mf i worked with students who were taking the news harder than others." As a school. our thoughts and prayers go out to the family anJ close tnends of Zack. We. at North Summit High School, will certainly miss him and his friendly . hjppv attitude' and the gnn on his face." Carlscn added that the school has been in contact with Valiev Mental Health and lAituincd information to help those at the school handle this tragedy . "At a time like this we feel it very necessary for people to be aw are ot others and do the best they can to help them, through true caring and obtaining professional help when needed." Funeral services for Zack were held at the Stake Center in Coalville, on Tuesday November 16. lWq. with those attending filling the chape! anJ a large portion of the Cultural Hall, as people wanted to show their respect for Zack and his family . His LDS Church Biship. Wade Judd said that although a tragedy such as this leaves many unanswered questions, it is important to keep the memories of Zack alive and continue to love and support his family ." 'Za.k is already on a mission ! believe he has gone on to prepare a place for us. Although he left us sooner than we would have chosen, he had a true testimony" said his grandmother. Janice Johnson. "Z.jck loved everyone and had great promise. I don't believe he knew just how many people loved him. It was a privilege to have had him m our home. Zack! You really arc our Hero!" Although I haven't spent much time with Zack the past several years, people have been letting me know just how great he was" said his father. Tat. "I want to thank those who have been his friends. I know Zack is in a belter place today." Former Bishop Scott McQueen related several fun experiences shared with this special young man. One story told of going on a scout camp und hav ing Zach lead the way out. only to become confused in the direction he was supposed to go. Becoming contused and disoriented in life is easy to do, as trials come our way." One thing this (tragedy ) can teach us is to be more mmdtul ot others feelings." He eiwtHiiaged the youth in the audience to share their feelings with friends. Bishops or a counselor, and to he aware of others needs." Stake President Glen Brown told of the faithfulness" of Zack Continued on page A3 |