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Show OPINION PAGE SUMMIT COUNTY NEWS A2 Just a Thought MAY Regional News Notes BY CHERYL OVARD Mother's Day is this Sunday... Time marches on...And on and on... Is there a doctor in the house, a shoe salesman in the department store, or perhaps a tax accountant down the street? These questions have the same answers - nearly everywhere one looks, there is a person doing what he or she loves to do - and then noticing the graying hair, the expertise in which the job is being done, or the finesse in which the artist works, or the confidence in the teacher standing at the head of the class, one can only say - experience is at the helm! Experience is seen all around Summit County from one point to the other in the triangle of businesses and industry in this area. There are diversified businesses, from gravel pits to rock quarries, to hair dressers and mechanics. Day Cares as well as piano teachers can be found among those working. Many are new at their jobs, but so many more are not...experience is so valuable! It is apparent that the age of retirement has changed, There have been many who have retired at the commonly know age of "65", but now it seems that there are many more who are not ready to retire, nor to quit! It has been proven that when one gets to the point of the "age" for retiring and just drops everything, that so do their energies and their lives change. Many of those still in the "experienced" work forces are still going strong, still able to do the job, and are experts at what they do! Why should they quit when this is their home, their roots are there, things are finally going well - and they have found their niche -and are good at what they do! Experience shows on the books in time - there are 62 people alone working for Summit County who have and are still giving 15+ years of their lives to their jobs - that is over 950+ years - and are still going strong. Their 950+ years of experience "talks" - and is something "not" to scoff at nor take lightly. These people are valuable workers - dedicated, loyal, trustworthy, and able to keep the county and their businesses going on an even keel. It is a fact - "experience" counts... and these people can and should be still seen working until they are "ready" to let the "new" person move in to finally find his "niche" in life - so the cycle does and should go on! LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Editor: I am writing this letter in response to last week's letter to the editor. I want to publicly thank Melissa for her positive comments. Too often we hear the opinions of others when they have something to complain about, while the many more of us who love and appreciate the unique opportunities and benefits we enjoy here in Coalville and the surrounding community remain silent. So, like Melissa, I want to say an enthusiastic "Thank you!" to local community and church leaders, local businesspeople and service people, everyone who works in the local school system, many kind and friendly people in the community, and anyone else who is working diligently and continually to make this community great for all of us. Your efforts do not go unnoticed and are much appreciated! Sincerely, Maria Wilde Editor: I just wanted to share with you some information regarding the recent outages in your area. We at Rocky Mountain Power understand the inconvenience an outage can create for our customers, and our employees work hard to keep the lights on and equipment running. Providing safe, reliable electrical power to our customers is our priority. This past month has been particularly difficult from a power delivery perspective as Mother Nature has not only dished out significant snow fall in Summit County but the winds accompanying these storms has been tremendous - the electric delivery system in the area has taken a beating and the eastern cities of Summit County have experienced several outages as a result of these storms. Crews have worked as quickly as possible to restore power in an orderly and safe manner and we appreciate the patience our customers have shown. The wind and elements of nature remind us all that electricity is an important part of our everyday activities and severe weather can have quite an impact on the system. Again, we appreciate the patience of you and all our customers as we work through the issues these storms have produced, and you are welcome to share any of this information with your readers. Also as a reminder to your readers, anyone who experiences a power outage should report it by calling 1-877-548-3768 (877-LITES-OUT). If you have any further questions, please contact our News Media Hotline at (800) 775-7950. Sincerely, Chad Ambrose Editor: Being a Mom is one of the hardest jobs in the world. For many other reasons than what I've written here. In May of 2009 I made a choice that led to a disastrous conclusion. Despite the fact that I knew better, and my Mother and Father had taught me not to, I chose to ride a four-wheeler without wearing a helmet. Most of my injuries would have been prevented if I had worn a helmet; just like my parents always taught me. A GCS is a score that is used to indicate the level of a person's consciousness. I was unconscious at the scene, with a GCS of 7. A dead person has a GCS of 3. Alert, oriented, uninjured people are at a maximum of 15. I was near death. A helicopter flew in a medical team to the scene of the accident in Croydon, Utah where they intubated me in order to control my breathing. I was then rushed to the nearest hospital where they tried to stabilize me. It was hours before my family was allowed to see me in the ICU. I do not recall any of these details, but have been told the story by my family. My Mom, Julie Schmidt, is a nurse and she feared the worst, as she is trained in trauma and emergency nursing. She stayed at my side until the following morning when she was able to arrange a transfer to The University of Utah where she works as a nurse in the ER. Again, I was flown by helicopter; as my condition remained critical. I suffered a traumatic brain injury, multiple basilar skull fractures, bilateral temporal bone fractures, a fractured mandible and other facial fractures, along with a fractured humerus, a punctured lung and damage to cranial nerves that control movement and sensation on the left side of my face. I remained in a coma for four days and I underwent three surgeries during the first week. My family and friends prayed that I would live. I remained in the hospital for a total of three weeks, moving to multiple units within the hospital. Mother remained at my bedside the entire time which caused her to file FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act) at her current job. I awoke from the coma to find myself facing months of 7, 2010 therapy and have since had a total of eight surgeries. I have had speech, physical and occupational therapy, which have allowed me to make a remarkable recovery from a near death experience. The love and support of family and friends, and my Mother in particular, has given me the motivation to get through this difficult time. I continue to undergo facial rehabilitation and endure the effects of my accident. Many things have changed in my life and I am so thankful for this second chance. I owe a deep debt of gratitude to the many people who supported me during this time, but I wouldn't have done so well without my Mom. After I was discharged from the hospital, we had to travel from Coalville to Salt Lake, as many as three times a week for the necessary treatment and therapy; I was struggling to recover after being in such a critical condition. Unable to drive, and unable to do most things for myself, I often had to rely on my Mother. Not once did she complain about having to shuttle me around or take care of me as if I were a small child, instead of the 16 year old that I was. Mom found a way to balance her work and our stressful home life as well. In coping with this tragedy, my Mom's kind words and actions have helped me overcome my ailments. My Mom's current job position is the Emergency Department Nurse Manager at The University of Utah. Every day she is giving back to others. She acquired this position a few months after my accident. It is an extremely intense job, sometimes requiring as many as 60 hours of work per week. Throughout this whole ordeal not once has she let our family down. No matter what we ask of her she is always there to support us in the many ways we need. Mom has taught me many things, which have given me the encouragement to succeed in life. My mother has given me the motivation and drive to achieve the unachievable. When you're told you can't, say yes I can! Wish it, dream it, do it and never turn back. She herself has learned this lesson from personal experiences and I plan to continue teaching her lessons to future generations in our family. I have overcome many hurdles throughout this difficult time; even learning to walk again. Without the helping hands of my Mother, constantly at my side, I wouldn't be here today. Not only is she my Mother and my best friend, but my Guardian Angel sent from above. What more could I ask for? Ms. Brianna Schmidt Coalville For a special surprise bring her to the new "Hungry Miner Breakfast Bucket" at the Best Western Landmar Inn at Kimbal Junction. The Park City Firemen tried it out and said it was "great". Julie Ovard, Manager, said that "We are doing an awesome enhanced Mother's Day Brunch. We will be having a show chef that will be cooking eggs to order and carving Prime Rib and Ham. We will have a nice salad bar and a dessert bar along with all the breakfast buffet food we always have on the line!" The best part is that the price has not been raised. The All-You-Can-Eat special Mothers Day Brunch from 6a.m. to 1p.m. The regular breakfast hours on all other days are from 6a.m. to 11 a.m. Call the Best Western Landmark Inn for more information - (465) 649-7300. Hello Friends and Lions Special Thanks to all of you who helped with the Peoa Tree Planting at Woodenshoe Park. We got 22 beautiful trees in the ground and really beautified the park. We have two more projects this May. On May 8, we will be helping Oakley celebrate Arbor Day by planting six trees and doing some general tree maintenance such as mulching, pruning a staking a few of the leaning trees. This project is part of Eagle Scout candidate Scott Jones community forestry project, which began with the Peoa planting. We plan to start at 8:00AM, rain or shine. On May 15, at 10 a.m., we have our spring highway clean-up planned. Please try to bring two friends to assist. If you are unable to attend, please recruit three people to help. We will meet at the Kamas Senior Center and determine appropriate shuttling. Finally, we will have our regularly scheduled meeting on May 13, at 7 p.m., at the Lions' Den. Thanks, Lion Jason PS: I have materials for anyone who would like to attend the State Convention in Cedar City May 13-15. Please call me at (435) 731-6333 for additional information. Rodeo Queen Clinic The Summit County Fair will be hosting a Rodeo Queen Clinic on May 8, at 2 p.m., at the Summit County Courthouse in Coalville. Clinic will include assistance with modeling, clothes speeches and interviews. Horsemanship will follow at the fairgrounds This is a FREE clinic for county residents. For more information contact the Fair office at 3363221 or 783-4351 ext 3221. County Fair will reserving camp, trailer or tent spaces on the fair grounds for livestock exhibitors The Summit County Fair will be reserving camp, trailer or tent spaces on the fair grounds for livestock exhibitors and their families. All spaces (both sides of the creek) will be identified and assigned by the Summit County Fair Office, only those spaces on the grounds identified will be allowed. Permit allows for space only and does not guarantee power or additional hookups. Space will be limited and will be allocated based on the order of receipt of application and fee by the Summit County Fair Office. Payment will be refunded if there is no space available. Any trailer, tent or camp without a permit visible will be towed or removed at owner expense. Applications are available at the Fair office at the Courthouse, or can be printed off of the County web page at www.summitcounty.org/ fair For more information contact the fair office at 336-3221, 6153221 or 783-4351 ext. 3221. Uinta Headwaters RC&D Council board meeting May 20, 2010, at 7:00 PM at the Swaner EcoCenter, Newpark at Kimball Junction, 1258 Center Dr., Park City, Utah. The public is always welcome to attend. The Uinta Headwaters RC&D Council is a 501 (c) 3 organization that works on natural resource conservation and community development projects in Summit, Utah, and Wasatch counties. Individuals with questions, comments, or needing an accommodation may contact Michele Devaney by May 13, 2010, at (435) 503-4179 or at michele.devaney@ut.usda.gov . Free household hazardous material collection for residents only Saturday, May 8, from 9 a.m.-12 noon, at The Canyons parking lot. We'll Accept that day: Gas and fuels, antifreeze, solvents and thinners, cleaners, aerosol cans, pesticides / herbicides / rodenticides, glues and adhesives, photo chemicals, paints and stains, motor oil and lubricants, Asbestos, and PCB-related materials. Call Recycle Utah at 6499698. For information go to www.recycleutah.org . Deaoffine is 7uesoiczy for. aiiarlicies Summit County News office hours The Summit County News office hours will be the same each day - Open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for copies and other items of business. Please make a note of this change - The phone number for the office and fax remains the same: Office - (435) 336-5501; Fax - (435) 336-5502. You can reach Cheryl, Summit County News Editor, at (801) 898-0900. 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