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Show Opinion PAGE A2 Just a Thought Summit County News MAY 23, 2008 Regional News Notes BY CHERYL OVARD Blood Drives Saves Lives! Memorial Day - A Day To Reminisce The Coalville LDS Utah Stake is having a Blood Drive on Friday, May 23, from 3 p.m.-8 p.m. Circle the date and roll up your sleeve! Deer Valley Offers Biking and Hiking “With over 55 miles of trail for mountain biking and hiking, lift-served access for those who desire it, scenic chairlift rides and one of the best restaurants in the state nestled mid-mountain at our Resort, the possibility for an unforgettable summer day at Deer Valley is 100 percent,” says Chuck English, Resort director of mountain operations. “There’s a low-key and relaxed atmosphere here during the summer months, and activities are focused around the natural beauty of our mountain landscape. Take some time to explore and enjoy the summer activities in our beautiful Summit County! County Fair Demolition Derby The Summit County Fair Demolition Derby will be held on Aug. 2, and the PRCA Rodeo will be held Aug. 8 and 9. Tickets go on sale through the mail starting June 2. For an order form, please call the Summit County Fair office at 615-3221 or print an order form off of the Fair Web page at www.summitcounty.org. You can buy tickets over the counter at the Summit County Courthouse starting July 1, 2008. Calendar Announcement - Green-Clean Recovery CHERYL OVARD Editorial The entire nation will celebrate this weekend - the United States Federal Holiday that is now always on the last Monday of May. This year it falls on May 26. There will be more flowers cut and sold than almost any time of the year - except maybe Christmas. The day was created as a commemoration in honor of the men and women who have died in the military service to their country, and was first called “Decoration Day”. The first Decoration Day was in honor of the Union soldiers who died during the American Civil War. It did not take long before the other wars dead were also included in this honor, and so was to include ANY war or military action. Another tradition which is always held on this famous weekend in the Indianapolis 500, which has been ongoing since 1922- nearly 100 years! To many in the beginning, those in the deep South would not commemorate with the rest of the nation, but soon also were a part of it. Another tradition which is ongoing is flying the flag at half- staff from dawn until noon local time and put up by volunteers. It is also the unofficial beginning of summer and Labor Day is the unofficial end of the summer. Flags are also placed on graves to honor all military people who gave their lives or time and talents to the service of their country. Participation in many communities are commonly held in honor of these men and women, and are put together by Rotary Clubs, Boy Scouts, Girls Scouts, American Legions, and other local organizations and church groups. There are many who plan their vacations around this threeday holiday, and some think this is not how it should be - but to others, it gives them a chance to travel to other destinations where perhaps their loved ones are buried. Cemeteries are loaded with floral decor, and even the tiniest grave can be seen adorned with a flower. Some people gather flowers and place them on un-marked or forgotten graves out of respect to them, even if they did not know the person buried there. The earliest towns in which Memorial Day was celebrated were Charleston, South Carolina; Boalsburg, Pennsylvania; Richmond, Virginia; Carbondale, Illinois; Columbus, Mississippi; and many communities in Vermont as well as about another twelve or more other cities and towns. The official birthplace of Memorial Day is in Waterloo, New York. It first observed the day on May 5, 1866, and still does to honor General John Murray, a citizen of Waterloo, and General John A. Logan, who also led the call for the day to be observed each year. They were key helpers to spread the idea of the event throughout the nation. The official law to move Memorial Day from its traditional May 30 came in 1971, and was a federal order. Soon all of the states complied, and that is how it became where and when it is today. It is still a holiday that many businesses stay closed in honor of the military! When you take your flowers to the cemetery, remember that this is a day to reminisce and talk about loved ones who passed on before, but most of all - those military who gave the ultimate their lives - so we can have the freedom to visit the places our loved ones are buried. Recycle Utah will host a presentation by Green-Clean Recovery on how builders and contractors can recycle wood, sheetrock and cardboard at construction sites. This free presentation will be held Friday, June 6, at 10 a.m., at Recycle Utah, 1951 Woodbine Way, Park City. Keeping green waste material out of landfills benefits the job and the environment. Chipped wood can be used for erosion control, landscape mulch, weed control and tree root protection. Ground sheet rock can be used for the production of Portland cement and to amend soil. Even extracted nails can be recycled. Find out about the green way to reuse and recycle construction materials. To reserve a spot at this free presentation, call 649-9698. Green Roofs and Paint Topic of Realtors Program The Park City Board of Realtors Environmental Issues Committee will host a program on “Green Building Starting at the Top – How Green Is Your Roof” on Thursday, May 29. The free program will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the Park City Board of Realtors office, 1889 Prospector Ave. Dennis Duce, of Nielco Roofing, will discuss different roof materials, the environmental impact of their lifecycle and how they add to energy efficiency to the home. In addition Joel Marsh, from Park City Green Painting, will talk about the benefits of using LOW VOC products. The public is invited and should make a reservation for the free program by calling the Board of Realtors at 200-6900. North Summit Swimming Pool Open House North Summit School District cordially invites you to attend the Open House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of the North Summit Swimming Pool. It will be held on Thursday, May 29, from 6:30 -9 p.m., 53 South 100 East, Coalville. Tour the renovation of the pool, free swimming for everyone! New slide and diving board - door prizes. Refreshments will be served. North Summit High School Flowers For Sale May 27, the North Summit High School students will be having a plant sale - with bedding plants, annuals, garden vegetables and hanging baskets. It will be open 7 a.m.-8 a.m. through however long it takes to sell them. The greenhouse will be open during the day beginning May 27. For questions, contact NSHS (435) 336-8108. Attention 4-H and FFA Summit County Fair Market Lamb Exhibitors All 4-H and FFA mebers who have registered and are planning on showing market lambs at the 2008 Summit County Fair must have them pre-weighed and tagged according to the following schedule: Wednesday, June 4, from 5 p.m.-6:00 p.m., at the Kamas City Park Livestock Shed in Kamas or Thursday, June 5, from 5 p.m.-6 p.m., at the Summit County Fairgrounds in Coalville. Exhibitors will be charged for each ear tag used. Scheduling for tagging will not be done after final tagging dates. For further information concerning the Summit County Fair Junior Market Livestock Program, contact your FFA Advisor or the 4-H office at (435) 336-3219; (435) 783-4351, ext. 3219 or (435) 615-3219. Fiesta Days Princess Program Scheduled The Kamas Valley Fiesta Days Princess Program will be held at the SSHS Auditorium on June 7th. Plan to attend. For more information contact Courtney Thomas at 435-783-2568 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Recycling Tip For The Week… Bicycle Tires, Inner Tubes and Car Tires Recycle Utah is now accepting bicycle tires and inner tubes. In the landfill, inner tubes and tires don’t bio-degrade and they are a nuisance. Separate your old bicycle tires and tubes from their bike rims and take them to Recycle Utah at 1951 Woodbine Way in Park City. According to the EPA, car tires are especially nuisance because they provide breeding grounds for mosquitoes and rodents. They don’t stay buried but rise to the surface because they trap air. The EPA states that markets now exist for 80.4% of scrap tires, up from 17% in 1990: • 130 million (44.7%) are used as fuel • 56 million (19.4%) are recycled or used in civil engineering projects • 18 million (7.8%) are converted into ground rubber and recycled into products • 16.5 million are retreaded • 12 million (4.3%) are converted into ground rubber and used in rubber-modified asphalt • 9 million (3.1%) are exported* • 6.5 million (2.0 %) are recycled into cut/stamped/punched products • 3 million (1.7%) are used in agricultural and miscellaneous uses The EPA says about 27 million scrap tires (9.3%) end up “buried” in landfills or illegally dumped. For responsible disposal, take car tires to the Summit County Landfill, Burt Brothers and Kamas Auto Service, and take bicycle tires and tubes to Recycle Utah. For more information, call Recycle Utah at 649-9698 or the Summit County Department of Public Works at 336-3970. Subscribe To The News! Don’t Miss a Single Issue! 336-5501 Summit County News Advertising Rates News: $6.90 per column inch Wave & News: $11.75 per column inch Wave, News, Extra: $ 14.15 per column inch Classifieds: $8.00 Display Classifieds: $12.75 Obituaries: $25.00 Obituaries with two pictures: $30.00 Birthday Announcements: $10.00 Wedding Announcements: $15.00 Missionary Announcements: $10.00 Birth Announcements: $10.00 Editor: I began a new job at South Summit High School this fall, and entered the building for the first time with much trepidation. I had heard all the stories of disaffected youth, interested only in texting, zoning out to their iPods and YouTube, gaming and other solitary, selfish pursuits. A series of experiences has given me a new insight into this generation, and I would like to share it with those who may feel like I did. In the last month, I have attended two school plays, a choral concert, a band competition, a band concert and numerous high school and recreation league soccer games. I have also worked with students one-on-one, in a program that seeks to expand their access to post high school success. I have seen kids shine in the effort to do their best, whether in an athletic contest, an academic test or an artistic display. These are kids who take pride in what they do, who strive to lift the whole group, who do credit to the dedicated teachers and coaches who lead them. I have been moved to tears by the efforts of a rookie soccer team who somehow made it to the state semi-finals on nothing but hustle and heart. Likewise by the grown-up poise shown by a sixth grade band who gave up a Saturday to compete for their beloved teacher. And again by the sheer enthusiasm and talent exhibited by the choral groups in their spring show. We hear much lamentation about the lack of school spirit, and that kids are selfish and only care about themselves. I would argue otherwise. Kids today (the most overused phrase heard among my generation) may not look like we did when we were kids, and they may not act like we did. But they are every bit as involved, engaged and eager to do their part. Take some time to get to know a teenager, look beyond your pre-conceived notions of what they “should” be like, and I imagine that you will soon see what I see when I come into the building every morning - unique, excited and complex individuals who are making a difference in their world every day. Amy Regan Oakley The Summit County News Has New Fax Number (435) 336-5502. 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