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Show UMMF UKTmN N EWS 500 Vol. 81 No. 21 INSIDE THE NEWS THIS WEEK Friday, May 21, 2010 Coalville, Utah 84017 Law Enforcement Torch run for Special Olympics 2010 This ground will soon be the home of Park City Medical Center's campus. See full story on Page A3 Jack - 80 years old, holds torch with young Jace at end of Torch Race in Park City. (All photos by Cheryl Ovard, SCN Editor) CHERYL OVARD SCN Editor People were gathering in the parking lot at Quinn's Junction, just at the intersection of the turn-off of 248. Their cars were painted with signs of "go Chrysalis runners! PCPD / SCSO / PCFD Just in time for it to rain and rain - and more rain! See story on Page A4 you "rock!" as they pulled in to let out the supporters, participants, and families of the Law Enforcement Torch Run. Participants were many, and the first carriers (pictured) were Justin Hemingway, Summit County Sheriff's Office, and his wife, Sheri. Each mile the torch was ex- changed to another officer, with the final bearer being the son of Steve Hirzel of the PCPD - Jace. Jace then passed the torch to Jack - the oldest known living Chrysalis man in the State of Utah - PCPD hold ceremony honoring Fallen Officers Today H65 L37 Isolated T-storms Sunday H52 L32 Showers Monday H56 L35 Few Showers Tuesday H64 1_40 Partly Cloudy Thursday H70 L43 Partly Cloudy CONTINUED ON PAGE A3 CHERYL OVARD SCN Editor At this time of the year thoughts go to those who gave their lives to protect the home they serve in - and as Police Officer Leslie Welker stated, "it is a moving event...the Flag Ceremony is special!" Two Park City people died in the line of duty one in 1984, Rodney Schreurs, who was 33, and he was directing traffic after the July 4th fireworks, and a driver hit him. The second was Albert Holindrake. Albert was killed after his revolver accidentally fired, hitting him in the face, on Jan. 12, 1908. He was a new officer of only six days, and was inspecting his gun. Park City's Lewis Berry, 35, had just returned home from working with the DEA Task Force in Salt Lake City when he had a massive heart attack and died on Feb. 25, 1990. The memorial was conducted at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, May 14, with a gun salute at the Police Facility on Park Avenue. Other officers were also honored, and this Flag-raising ceremony reminds people that when one goes to work, in the line of duty wherever it may be, it could be the last! One never knows. This type of duty is an occupation with high risks every day. There are many who have been laid to rest in their line of duty very recently as seen on the news. We should always remember those who are protecting our safety on a daily basis, and thank them whenever we get the chance. To each of you - as public safety officers in Summit County and the surrounding areas, we thank you! Long-time resident of Henefer killed in motorcycle accident Inside The Summit County News 2 Sections 14 Pages Opinion A2 Happenings A6 Shows Obituaries A8 B1-3 School News B4 Public Notices Classifieds B5-6 and awareness of, Kansas Special Olympics. He also felt that it was a great way to unite the local law enforcement officers, giving them "closer ties to the community and to a very special population. After three years of successfully running this program, the "Good Sam Club, a national organization of recreation vehicle owners, volunteered and found a way to make this a National Support Sponsor, and the idea caught on. 1987 marked the first time sponsors, organizers and volunteer law enforcement representatives who carried the torch, created a celebration entitled the "Final Leg" in which they started in It's That time of Year Again!!! Saturday H47 L30 Few Showers Wednesday H69 L45 Mostly Cloudy who proudly held it with Jace! There were about 13 Chrysalis followers who also rode in the cars with the staff, and they enjoyed visiting with the law officers from Park City Police Department; Mikel Archubeque, Steve Hirzel, son Jace Hirzel and Nadine Wimmer; Summit County Sheriff's Office, Justin Hemingway and wife Sheri, and Clint Johnson, escorted by several Park City Fire Department officers and the PCPD and SCSO vehicles to direct traffic and follow them on the 5K run from Quinn's Junction to the PCPD on 224. This torch run is the single largest year-round fundraising event benefitting the Special Olympics. The first Torch run was in 1981, when Wichita, Kansas Police Chief Richard LaMunyon could see a great need to raise funds for, Editor's note: There were some inconsistencies in the article that ran in the Summit County News on May 14. The News apologizes for the error. Family and friends will miss Kent Ballard, long-time resident of Henefer. Kent was killed Sunday, May 9, while riding his 1972 Honda motorcycle down the old Echo Road, from severe head and torso injuries. He loved riding his bike and had ridden it numerous times around Henefer and the sur- rounding area. Joe Archuleta built a cross for the family to make a memorial at the site of the accident. Kent's wife, Ronda, daughters Jenell and Maree and son William, asked the Archuleta family to join them in setting up the memorial. Neighbors will miss seeing him as he tinkered and worked on his cars, worked on his yard and when it is Christmas this year, everyone will miss the many bright lights on the house that could be seen from the freeway by those in the cars as they drove by! Kent loved the outdoors, and he loved his family, and had raised several children: Brandy, Maree, William and his daughter Jenell in Henefer. He loved all seven of his grandchildren and had a special place in his heart for Royce, his youngest grandchild. He was preceded in death by a son, David Gailey, in 1991, who lived in Henefer. Hot air balloons in all their splendor may be seen on the weekends in Summit County - especially early in the mornings when it is "just right" to launch them! Colorful, slow and graceful, they glide with the wind and at times their flames can be seen giving them the "umph" to go a little higher or faster! It was Sept. 19, 1783, that Pilatre De Rozier, a scientist, was able to launch the first hot air balloon named "Aerostat Revillon". The basket carried its unique passengers, a sheep, duck and a rooster. It was up in the air for 15 minutes, then came crashing down to the ground! Hot air balloons have improved with technology, but are still seen slowly gliding through the air, and it is fortunate for the residents of Summit County that they have the opportunity to take advantage of this ancient, but thrilling sport...riding in a Hot Air Balloon! Photo by Cheryl Ovard/SCN Editor |