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Show OPINION SUMMIT GOUNTY NEWS PAGE A2 Just a Thought BY CHERYL OVARD SCN Editor When the day began - it was just like any other day - got up got dressed - grabbed a bile to eat - then ran off to work. I loaded up my trailer to my semi truck, after making the trek from Grantsville to my work in Salt Lake City. The traffic was the same slow and sure -1 took my time being very careful and watching out for the "other guy". The load was delivered, now time to begin the journey home! Watching the traffic build up there seemed to be no concern, it went as usual then — I don't remember any more until I woke up and found myself walking to the ambulance, being guided with someone holding my arm. He was not a paramedic, not a police officer, not anyone I knew, but he was helping me towards the doors on the back of the ambulance, then he was gone. That man, and two other men and a woman, were heroes that day. It was about 6:15 p.m. on a busy Thursday evening, everyone rushing to get home, and the traffic was moving at its normal pace. I do not remember anything about the accident, but I was told by others that I hit the inside barrier of the freeway on 1-15, near the 7200 South 1-215 exit. Myrigslid down the barrier for over 300 feet and caught fire. With the help from the two other men and the woman, they were able to break my passenger side window and drag me out of the blazing tractor. I was on the floor, which was also strange, as I always wear my seatbelt, and I don't remember undoing it or climbing down to thefloor.(Had I been on the driver's seat, I would have been burned by the explosion - it was directly under my seat). My door (the driver's side) was barricaded shut by the cement barrier. The mirror had hit my face and broke my nose, and there were a few cuts and scrapes. My ear was cut off by the ear piece to my glasses. I knew that my leg hurt, or rather my knee was messed up, but I could still walk. Then I don't remember another thing until I awoke at the hospital. Sgt. Robert Nixon, with the Utah Highway Patrol, said that "We feel that what these people did was extremely heroic and that they saved a man's life today, no question in my mind." This Sgt. is trying to locate the "heroes" for me - and I am forever grateful for each of them. I would love to put my arms around them, tell them from the bottom of my heart that I love them for what they did - thankful to them for saving my life - and for giving me a chance to see my children grow up and my grand-' children, too - and for making it possible to once more be with ray dear wife! I really feel that I had an "angel on my shoulder" through all of this - and the angel brought to me four heroes to save my life! Note: Brett Christensen was released after three days in the hospital with minor injuries - a concussion , knee injury, broken nose, and they were able to sew his ear back on. He is married to the editor's sister, Nancy Glissmeyer Christensen. They have truly been blessed thanks to these •'Heroes"! Recycling Tip For The Week... Paper Recycling: Hard Cover Books To Greeting Cards Regional Mews Notes Coalville City will be sponsoring a circus on Sunday, Aug. 3, to be held at Echo Resort's South Beach. The show times will be at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. There will be a clown in town to provide a show for the upcoming attraction on Tuesday, July 29, at Coalville City Hall -10 a.m. Please come and join us for a lot of "Clowning Around". Theater in The Woods Bears in Utah, a slideshow and talk with Dr. Jordan C. Pederson, Friday, July 25, at 8:45 p.m., at the Mirror Lake Amphitheater. Free of charge, dress warmly. The Big Fix Discount Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic The Big Fix Discount Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic will be in your area: Aug. 13: Coalville/Wanship - Summit County Animal Shelter (1745 S. Hoytsville Rd.) FIRST COME - FIRST SERVED. Walk-up micro-chipping and vaccinations available to anyone while veterinarian is at the premises! A.processing fee applies to clients getting vaccinations only. There is a Cat Family Plan for reduced rates, (mom & litter fixed - all kittens must be from one litter and less than 5 mos. old). $10 extra for pregnancies and dogs over 60 lbs. Additional fees for animals with special conditions. Animals must be between 8 weeks and six years of age. Do not feed pet after 9 p.m. the night before surgery if pet is over 4 mos.; do not feed after 6 a.m. if pet is under 4 mos. Water ok. No sick animals. Cats must be in labeled carriers, dogs on leashes. For more Info: 1-866-PETS FIX (1-866-7387 349) or www.utahpets.org. Open House For Saundra Toole Memorial Building Doug Toole, PT, Wain Allen, MD and Chris Vemon, DDS are pleased to announce the opening of their professional offices in the 'Saundra Toole Memorial Building, located at 142 South 50 East in Coalville. There will be an Open House on Saturday, Aug. 2, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. The public is invited to come and view the new facility and visit with the proud partners and staff. A Blue Ribbon Celebration This is the theme for the Summit County Fair. The parade will be held on Saturday, Aug. 9, beginning at 10 a.m. All entries are due NO LATER than Wednesday, Aug. 6. Forms may be picked up at the Summit County Fair Office, Sheldon Richins Library or the Kamas Library. Any questions, please call the fair office at 336-3221 or Becky at 640-0006. Eastern Summit County General Plan Meeting . The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on July 30 at the Karaas Fire Station. The purpose of the General Plan is to provide the guidance required for the governing body, planning commission, staff, property owners and each resident to achieve the type of social, cultural, physical, and economic land use character desired for Eastern Summit County. South Summit Little League Football South Summit Little League Football Registration will be on July 19,from 10:00-1:00, at the SS Rec Center. You can come in person and register or go on line to www.utefootball.com. Also we would like it if you have any used cleats, used gloves or good used under armour (that you have outgrown,that is in good shape) we will be having an exchange to help out with whomever might need them. Any questions, please feel free to contact Tammy at (435) 640-6757 or Lorraine at (801) 5975619. Attention Kids and Pets!!! The HIGHLY anticipated and exciting annual Summit County Pet Fest has a TIME CHANGE this year. Wednesday, Aug. 6, is the date with registration time at 12:30 and the actual contest starting at 1 p.m. Come for a great afternoon of prizes and fun galore! Any questions contact Melanie Bosworth (435) 336-2761, (435) 783-1018, (801) 803-1629. 1 When people think of recycling paper, they often think only of newspapers and white office paper. But there are lots of other kinds of paper that can be placed in your curbside bin or Recycle Utah's self-service bins. Hard cover books can be recycled. Most encyclopedias, outdated textbooks, and torn or poorly bound books cannot be reused. The hard covers are recy- cled along with unwanted flash cards, index cards, and recipe clable in the newspaper bin. Paperback books can be recy- cards. Glossy magazines, catacled. Outdated telephone books, logs, advertisements brochures torn beach books, and old manu- can always be recycled. als fit into this category. To stop unwanted junk mail to Spiral bound notebooks are go recyclable if the metal or plastic www.obviously.com/junkmail binding is removed and recycled for tips and directions. For more separately. information call Recycle Utah at Greeting cards can be recy- 649-9698. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Editor: To Our Valued Customers, Friends and Colleagues: Beginning the week of Aug. 4, the offices of the Division of Wildlife Resources will be CLOSED on all Fridays. This is in conjunction with Governor Huntsman's "Working 4 Utah" initiative. In addition, there will be new, extended hours of operation for the public. The new hours will be from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday, except holidays. Editor: On the 4th of July during the Henefer Town's Celebration, Mayor Randy Ovard introduced myself and Mr. Paul Wansguard and told the town how we both had just came back this past year from deployments to Iraq and thanked us for all we have done. The Mayor then turned the time over to me to present the flag to the city. I first explained the significance of having a flag flown in an aircraft over hostile skies and how neat it is to own that flag along with a certificate of credit to show the authenticity of the flight and of the pilot who flew it. All state park recreation facilities and DWR law enforcement efforts will maintain current operating hours. Additionally, the Lee Kay and Cache Valley Shooting Centers will now be closed on Sundays in addition to the current Mondays and Tuesdays. To accommodate demand the ranges will expand their hours of operation during the autumn months. Check with the centers for specific times. Please note: the new hours of 25, 2008 The Circus is Coming To Town An Angel On My Shoulder" Brought Me 4 Heroes CHERYL OVARD JULY operation and Friday closures will extend to most state agencies. You are advised to check with the various agencies before you visit. Or, log onto: www.utah.gov for further information. Thank you for your understanding and support of this important effort to address the energy issues facing Utah and the nation. Sincerely, James F. Karpowitz, Director Utah Division of Wildlife Resources as a family we decided that it would be a great honor and privilege to donate the flag to the City/Town. I had no clue that the city would have framed it and the certificate so they could hang it in the city building for all to see. It is real touching and all that get a chance to look at it and read the citation should and look at the signature of the Iraqi pilot that flew theflagfor me it is a great honor for them as well. This little town of Henefer is the best place in the world to Since I have returned home live and to grow up in and I one of the most asked questions I have said this before in other have answered minus how the conversations or talks that you food was is "Are we making a almost have to go away for difference out there and will we awhile and come back to really ever leave the country?". Well see how great it is. having deployed once before and The folks of this town are have had a flag flown in an F-16 great and I would go anywhere this flag had a lot more meaning in the world to defend this great and significance to it. country and of course our little The flag wasflownin an Iraqi quite town here in Henefer to aircraft with an Iraqi pilot who make sure that all our generaare now starting to fly their own tions of families get to grow up missions. I thought to my self. here living free and have the that if that doesn't so some of the opportunity to experience that. great progress we have made over there I don't know what else Thank you, would. The flag was originally Garrett Pantone flown for the Pantone Family but Eastern Summit County General Plan Meeting — •- The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on July 30 at the Kamas Fire Station. The purpose of the General Plan is to provide the guidance required for the governing body, planning commission, staff, property owners and each resident to achieve the type of social, cultural, physical, and economic land use character desired for Eastern Summit County. Field Trip in Summit County To View Osprey One of the large fish-eating birds that are found in Utah will be able to be viewed by attending a free wildlife field trip July 23 in Summit County. The birds have a 5-foot wingspan, and should be easily spotted. It is also possible that the turkey vultures and great blue herons will be in the area. Those interested in the free field trip should meet at Rockport at the dam from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. You will travel in your own vehicles following Bob Walters, watchable wildlife coordinator for the Division of Wildlife Resources. They will take you to sites in and near Coalville, Wanship and Rockport State Park. Some binoculars and spotting scopes will be available. If you plan to attend, please call Walters at (801) 538-4771 to make arrangements. The Ospreys are highly specialized to capture fish. Their outer toe is reversible, and their talons are covered with sharp hooks on the lower surface that allow them to "grasp slippery fish in the water." Deadline is uuesdaa for all articles. The Summit County News Has New Fax Number (435) 336-5502. Summit County News Advertising Rates News: $6.90 per column Inch Wave &. 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