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Show Around The County JUNE 6, 2008 PAGE A3 Summit County News Park City Sunrise Rotary Woodland - Waters High But Not Flooding Club Meets Weekly The Park City Sunrise Rotary meets every Thursday at the early (sunrise!) hour of 7:15 am at the Jeremy Ranch Country Club. This group consists of rural members, and the Park City Rotary meets in town on Tuesdays. Their members are made up from the city limits rather than the rural areas. The Sunrise Rotary would like to invite new members to join them from other rural areas, and have some from Hoytsville, Snyderville Basin, Jeremy, Summit Park, to name a few. They are a very active club, and have a full schedule for the next few months. You can find their website by Googling® Park City Sunrise Rotary and see some of their upcoming calendar of events. The Park City Sunrise Rotary held a very successful fund raiser on May 2 as a means of bringing the gift of vision to El Estor, Guatemala. The Hope Alliance was awarded $10,000 to be used in the purchase of a piece of refractory equipment that tests eyes for the community of El Estor. Members of the Sunrise Rotary in partnership with the Hope Alliance will travel to Guatemala in November to present the equipment and serve in a vision clinic. The presentation of a check shown in the picture was made out to Hope Alliance. Those in the picture from left to right are: Bill Brigham, Club International Service Chairman and leader of the fund raiser; John Hanrahan of Hope Alliance; Ken Barfield, Sunrise Club member and leader of the November trip to Guatemala; Mary Wintzer, winner of the opportunity drawing $10,000 which she plans to donate to a women’s health care initiative in Salt Lake City and a malaria project in Africa; and David Hedderly Smith, Sunrise Club member and on the Board of Hope Alliance. This last Saturday, May 31st the Club held our regular spring workday at the historic Glenwood Cemetery in Park City, There were a total of 42 Club members, family members and friends working on headstone repair, outdoor bench installation, fence straightening, brush and tree clearing, and general Cemetery cleanup followed by a picnic courtesy of the Glenwood Cemetery Association. The Sunrise Rotary Club has a workday at the Cemetery each spring and again in the fall. Over the last three years we have partnered with the private Glenwood Cemetery Association in the installation of 150 stone grave markers where burial records were available but early 1800’s wooden markers were gone. The second attached picture is of the Glenwood Gate taken Saturday at the workday. Last Thursday they were able to participate in and learn a Line Dance, taught by Summit County News Editor, Cheryl Ovard. She also shared her experiences of some of the tours and programs that her students in dancing have had the past years of teaching in Summit County. She then shared her editorial experiences and introduced The Summit County News to those who were not too familiar with the county paper. There are weekly guests invited to the PC Sunrise Rotary meetings- some educational, some entertaining, and all informative. The meeting on the 12th of June with the Rotary Group Study Exchange folks from India and will be held at the regular Jeremy Ranch Country Club at 7:15 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. For more information, contact William (Bill) Brown, e-mail wjbrown@q.com Luck and Life Preservers Saved Teens at Echo Dam CHERYL OVARD SCN Five in a canoe…and they all rolled over… and one fell out… then another and another and another and another and the last one said… “the water is soooo cold!” Five teens from North Summit were canoeing in only one canoe - and having a great time - when the canoe turned over, throwing them all into the frigid waters which had just left the snow-capped mountains! Fortunately they had a “few” life jackets to hang on to, and the canoe capsized close to the shore on the south side of Echo Dam by what is known as the “ledges”. When the North Summit Ambulance arrived some were in the water for about fifteen minutes, and they were quite cold. The ambulance had their heat on and the teens wrapped in blankets to get warm. Steve Hewson of the Rockport State Park said that with five teens in one canoe, they were lucky that they capsized close to shore! The Summit County Sheriff’s Department and North Summit Ambulance crew were all relieved that they were in such good spirits and most of all - safe. Dallin and Wade Donaldson, sons of Karen and Sam Donaldson; Annie Judd, daughter of Mark and Lurene Judd; Chelsey Mortenson, daughter of Carsten and Marilyn Mortensen, and Jacie Evans, daughter of Miles and Connie Evans, will be a little more careful next time they are on the water, and maybe not so many at a time in one canoe! Subscribe To The Summit County News! Don’t Miss a Single Issue! 336-5501 The Provo River is still lapping at the shore lines, still running at a rapid speed, and still cutting away at some banks taking with it the soil and making a different look to its topography, but they are not at a dangerous level to flood the neighboring homes along the way. UDOT’s Tim Richins agrees that the water is high, “…but true it’s history on the Summit County side, there does not ap- pear to be any danger in flooding at this time, nor in the near future.” The levels it has reached are typical of a spring run-off when the the snow-pack is higher, and the roaring river has taken away a few corners and curves with its tumulting. The homes near the banks have not had extreme water problems on the Summit County side, and the river banks and a few areas near the road where the water flow turns and heads downstream have had to be enforced with a few larger rocks to keep it from dropping off. There is not any sign of flooding on the Summit County side of the Provo River, only the normal eroding from fast running water levels. The water is still muddy as the solid on the sides of the river are being carried away. Water seeping into homes has virtually come to a standstill. Presidential Visit… CONTINUED FROM FRONT eral of those standing on the first corner coming in from 248 that this was the “friendly” corner of spectators with only one or two protesters, and the other corners had several organized staged protests which drew the attention of the officers. Some of them had to be removed before the helicopters could land. The security was so tight that those looking out of their windows of hotels and homes and on balconies were asked to move from view. More crowds gathered in Old Town, and along the roads where the motorcade was to travel, and for the most part, they were peaceful. The Summit County Sheriff’s Department, led by Sheriff Edmunds, UHP motorcycles and vehicles, Presidential limousines, vans, and other vehicles for the entourage drove up from the Treasure Mountain Middle School, along the Bonanza Road, up the Deer Valley Drive, and then climbed Marsac Avenue into Silver Lake Village and onto the Stein Erickson Lodge, then returned to go up to the Solamere home of Mitt Romney’s for the dinner - a fundraiser for the Republican party. The events were hosted by Mitt Romney and Governor Jon Huntsman, Jr. It was determined that at the $75,000 per couple for the dinner and with other donations from this tour that millions would be raised to help the Republican party out - with McCain, the party’s presidential nominee. “That’s a lot of trips through the ATM,” stated one onlooker! “…I think I’ll stay home!” There was also a private fundraiser in Salt Lake City. President Bush spent the night in Park City at the Deer Valley hotel and then once more boarded the helicopters to go back to Salt Lake City, meeting on Thursday morning with the LDS Church leaders. Despite the protesters movement, the two-day event was a success. The crowds were pleased to be able to view the five helicopters in Park City even though security moved two vehicles nose to nose in front of each street to block any traffic advancing through, and the school bus and fire truck, as well as the fire chief’s vehicle blocked the view of actually seeing him (President Bush) leave the Marine One helicopter. There also security guards, armed officers, and vehicles along the motorcade route with every corner and mail box in the Park City area. “It is just fun to be able to be a part of the excitement, and it isn’t every day that the President comes to Park City - I’m glad I came,” commented one young parent. The kids were happy to be able to see the four large helicopters land, and watch the hovering helicopter which constantly surveyed the air. It was noted by one of the spectators that an unknown aircraft was also in the air to see the President. This situation was watched closely, and a “lock down” was put into place until they were identified as not a threat to the President. Early Thursday morning, from the Jeremy Ranch vicinity, the helicopters were once again sited heading back to Salt Lake City, and were viewed by many as they disappeared from sight heading out of Summit County! The Book Sale Over Memorial Weekend a Great Success “Mad Science” is at each of the Summit County Libraries. Join the libraries at a unique, hands-on science experience for children that is entertaining as well as educational. The Summit County Library System is having “Mad Science” help kick off their summer reading program. Hope you can join us for the program that all the kids are buzzing about. Contact your local library for the times. The summer reading starts with this “Mad Science” program, and will continue on every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome - children and adults! The “Reading Bug” dates differ at individual libraries. Call the closest library to you and find out when the story times, craft times, game times, etc. are available. “Bee” sure to pick up your tracking booklets at the library, and get that reading Thanks to all the hard work of those who volunteered to help with the booksale over Memrial Day weekend. The sales were much higher than ever due to being open the entire weekend. A special thank you to those who renewed and opened memberships as well. Also, thanks to the doners who brought in their small change - it all adds up fast! There were 20 people in line waiting for the doors to open for the “Blow-Out” on Monday! It was great fun. bug! Summer reading starts with this “Mad Science Program. FILM CAMP Bring Your Imagination To Life While Learning Filmmaking At Arts-Kids’ Film Camp! Kids Will Spend A Week Writing, Acting, Filming, Editing And More While Making Their Own Short Film... Camp Is For Youth 11-16 And Is Held June 9-13, 1 Pm-5 Pm At Park City Mountain Resort, Kids Mountain School. Cost Is $190 Scholarships Are Available. To Register For A Session Or For Additional Summer Camp Offerings Call Arts Kids At 435-615-7878 Or Visit www.arts-kids.org. Spots Are Filling Quickly! Memberships can still be renewed by dropping off the dues to the library next time you are in - with a note that it is for the dues. Go Classifieds! It Pays! 336-5501 |