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Show 2A Tha Summit County Bm Friday, Novambar 19, 1993 of the News Readers Views As I See It Top letters to the Editor All articles Letters To The Editor are to be in by 3 Shirley B. Phelps, EditorCoalville Office Manager 9-4 336-550Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 2 Sharon Pace, Bessie Russell, Kamas Office Manager 9-783-438Monday, Tuesday and Friday 4 and City News for County Ruth Wagner, Report jr THE The Summit County Bee welcomes Letters To The Editor on any subject They must adhere to the following guidelines: They must be received to the Coalville Office, P.O. Box 7, Coalville, UT 84017 or the Kamas Office, P.O. Box 225, Kamas, UT 84036, no later than Monday noon to be considered for that weeks issue of the paper coming out on Friday. The letters must be hand signed with hill address and telephone number of the person writing the letter. No letter will be published 1, Summit under an assumed name. Name may be withheld on request at the discretion of the editor or publisher of The Summit County Bee. They must not contain libelous or slandering material. Writers are limited to one letter in two weeks. Preference will be given to short, typewritten (double spaced) letters permitting the use of the writers name. All letters subject to condensation if they are too long for the space available. No endorsement letters will be published as Letters To The Editor. The views expressed in guest editorials or Letters To The Editor do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the editor or publisher or express the viewpoint of this newspaper. P.M. Monday 336-223- County 7, Richard M. & Susan B..LI" L F. Buys The Summit County Bee (UPSP 525640) is published weekly for $15.00 per year in Summit County and $20.00 per year by Wave Publishing? Inc., 675 West 100 South, Heber City, UT 84032. Second class postage paid at Coalville UT 84017 post office. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: The Summit County Bee, P.O. Box 7, ' Coalville, UT 84017. POSTAL IDENTIFICATION NO. 525640 out-of-coun- ty Attention: Renewals to The Summit County Bee All renewals to The Summit County Bee should reach the Coalville or Kamas Office by the third Friday of the month to keep ycur Bee from being cancelled by the computer. We need your renewal by this time in order to get your name on the renewal list and keep you from being cancelled. Thanks for helping us help you. $ As I Dear Editor It is with mixed emotions that I leave after eight yean as Summit County Clerk, but I do so benefited by the experiences I have had. I appreciate the opportunity to have served in local government and can truly say that despite its problems, there are many more good things about the county than most might think. We may disagree with policies or decisions made by local officials, but we should feel good about those willing to serve. It is not always easy to be center stage in local politics. My experience has taught me that county employees are trying their best to do what is required of them under statute. If you must criticize, do so of the policy, not the person. See It by Shirley Almost daily, someone comes into The Bee office trying to find a house or an apartment to rent Vacancies are as scarce as hens teeth. It seems every rental unit has a waiting list in the South and North Summit areas at least. It is encouraging to know that the county has zoning rules and ordinances to control some of the building and growth in the county areas and that the incorporated towns are forming planning and other types of community committees to come up with ordinances of their own and not a bit too soon, either. Open meetings have been held and are planned to receive input and discussions of just what is acceptable and what is not for new building and subdivisions in the towns. Successes and failures have come to the Snyderville Basin area of our county and the rest of us should take heed of what may lay ahead for North and South Summit What was once the sleepy little mining town of Park City has become a sprawl of development covering a great deal of the open mead- I ows and mountains. Not knowing the statistics, I would guess there are only a small number of natives who were bran in Park City and remain there today. If you read the names of Park Citys governing officials and business owners, you will find very few who are from a two generation of locals. Even two of our county commissioners have not been residents of Summit County for very long, but are what the locals call move-in- There are many memories that I take with me, but few as rewarding as those of local elections. I have seen the election process as few have opportunity to do and can assure you that when you cast your vote, you are participating in government at its best. There are many opportunities to voice your opinion about local policies, but none so vital and lasting as the one you express in the voting booth. You can and do make a difference. Again, my thanks to the citizens of Summit County fra your sup- port and fra die opportunity to have been a small part of something as exciting as local government. Douglas Geary Summit County Clerk Here are The Correct Tallies For Kamas Election corrected results: This isnt all bad. New people bring in new cultures, new knowledge, and new expertise which may make our county better. They may rs know nothbe on the lookout for things going on that the could would which be let happen devastating to our ing about and kamas city 1993 MUNICIPAL ELECTION RETURNS old-time- CANDIDATE'S county. With most of the locals who are willing to serve in official capacity working as small business people, teachers, fanners or ranchers, construction workers, laborers, blue collar workers, and a small percentage of white collar workers, new people who have an education in management, real estate, land problems, such as water and sewer and soils, impact on the area, including roads, fire control, etc., can all be an asset and very desirable. These attributes mingled with local would make fra a better discussion knowledge toward decision-makin- g before the projects could be mired down with what ifs, we should have, and if only. The planning meeting Coalville had on Nov. 8 with no interest from the community apparently, as no me attended, may show why sometimes take over. There is no excuse fra the more recent move-in-s the absence of an audience from the community. Five men were assigned to make the ordinances that will affect the entire town of Coalville. They are your neighbors and friends. They are trying to make decisions that will be in effect for some years in the future and yet they will be the ones who receive the criticisms from all the ones who stayed at home, when the things that come forth do not agree with someone elses kept quiet thoughts. take over? You bet Will the locals com- -. Will the recent move-in- s bet. plain? You North Summit and South Summit are destined to growth and, we too, will suffer the loss of our rural area just as Park City has, and if we havent learned from the past experiences of others, it will be our ; loss. We must take our heads out of the sand and wake up and take an ; active part in planning our own future as well as our childrens. D. James K. Besso, President of the Utah Federation of Chapters of die National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE), was the host of the meeting held at Morgan on Nov. 17. About 43 retirees and their spouses attended the meeting. Besso said there are few who understand the situation, even some of i Just Thoughts From Bessie's Collection ' Money is some tiling youd get on beautifully without if only other people werent so crazy about it the retirees Pilgrims Arrival Hazel T. Marrott The Indians watched them from the trees, saw their arrival, felt the breeze. One raised his bow to do them harm, but his companion stayed his arm. This might be interesting. Think it through. What harm could these few people do?" 4t Mi Subscribe To The Summit County Bee WANTED REPORTER FOR THE SUMMIT COUNTY BEE KAMAS AREA - Mitchell Vernile Prince need questions answered. He explained that all the benefits retirees receive have been paid while they were working such as insurance, survivors benefits, retirement, etc. These are all taken out of the wages and are not matched by any organization and are certainly not freebees. He went on to say that the interest drawn on the retirement fund in Utah more than pays the amount the retirees receive as pensions. NARFE is sponsoring these meetings during November and December and will be glad to come to any area where there is an interest in the subject The attorneys for the retirees. Jack Helgesen and Scott Waterfall, said they were not there to influence any voting but ballots were handed out as they are at every meeting to poll the feelings of the retirees. Of the 43 retirees in attendance, 41 were against Leavitts offer and two were for it Waterfall said the briefs had all been filed on Monday and the court could MUST HAVE PHONE & TRANSPORTATION nyr ytr Mayor 4 4 year TOTAL VOTES 1Q1 271 Federal Retirees Meet To Hear Attorneys Explain Retiree Class Action Refund Update i Mj Misdemeanor and a Class C Intoxication, Class A Misdemeanor, on Nov. 3, 1993. Defendant was sentenced to serve 14 days in the Summit County Jail, complete 128 hours of community service, was fined $200, and placed on probation with the Department of Adult Probation and Parole for a period of 12 months. Everett A. Duncan, of Heber City, date of birth. Sept 26, 1958, was convicted and sentenced for the crimes of DUI, a Class A Misdemeanor, Driving on Revocation, a Class B Misdemeanor, and Giving False Information to a Police Officer, a Class B Misdemeanor, on Nov. 10, 1993. Defendant was placed in the Summit County Jail for a period of six months on each count Jail terms are to run consecutive. Summit County Special Notices Snb-For-San- ta The Park City Ecumenical Council of Churches is sponsoring the program again this year. This program provides needed clothing, toys or other items and food fra Summit County children 18 years and younger. Anyone needing help may show need and pick up applications at the Department of Human Services (Social Services) or the County Health Departments. Anyone wishing to provide clothing or toys for a child, may call 5 or Jane Kimball, 649-907- 2. Evelyn Richards, 649-746- Emergency Preparedness Week Nov. 15-1- 9 is scheduled as emergency preparedness week at the South Summit Elementary School. Many activities are planned fra each day throughout the week, with a fair set for Friday afternoon, from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Parents and students are encouraged to participate in the Bingo activity game that will be sent home next week with the students. More information and details on activities will be in next weeks issue. Thanksgiving Coed Volleyball Tournament . n TERM & OFFICE NAME Philllp-Butr.-h I HM Continued from Page 1A ta The Kamas Elections returns results were incorrectly reported. Here are the s. ft Court Report... now ask for more information or leave it as bad been ruled or ask fra changes. He also said this cannot go on forever as has been said, but that the summer of 1994 would be the last chance fra any appeals. He advised die retirees to not refile if they have already and for those who did not file, there was no need as they are all covered in die suit He said the retirees will be advised bow to file a simplified claim once the case is settled by TV and the newspaper. Only retirees who actually paid Utah taxes oa their retirement income in 1985, 1986, 1987, and 1988 will receive a refund. No one knows for sure what the refund will be, but Waterfall said die Utah Supreme Court rules, affirming the judgment ordering refunds with 12 percent interest to all federal retirees and estates of deceased retirees. The lawyers have been working with the Class Action-sui- t fra four and are and one-ha- lf years working on a contingency basis and will receive 15 percent of the settlement. So far in their meetings, the tally has been running 94 percent in favor of continuing die suit and 6 percent to accept Governor Leavitts proposal. According to Waterfall, the Utah Constitution gives the courts the power to enforce their orders and does not permit the legislature to overrule a court order or to change a legal remedy such as die tax refund remedy after die filing of a lawsuit Mr. Bessos telephone number is if any meetings are to be 8 scheduled, and Verg Morganspn at can be reached if any re4 tirees are having any trouble with their retirement insurance or any other problems with their retirement and benefits. 479-506- 777-110- The annual Central City Turkey Volleyball Tournament will be held on Saturday, Nov. 20. Tournament format is 6 on 6 coed. The registration fee is $80 per team. The tournament begins at 9 a.m. Awards will be given to the fust and second place teams. Entry is limited to 12 teams and Nov. 15 is the registration deadfra more information. line. Call Nancy Taylor at 538-2062 Well Child Clinic The Well Child Clinic fra the North Summit District will be held on Nov. 22. Appointments are required and available, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Summit CityCounty Health Department, 85 North 50 East, Coalville. For additional information and clinic charges, please call the Summit CityCounty 1, ext. 350. Health Department at 336-445- Summit County Planning Commission Meeting Notice is hereby given that the Summit County Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on Nov. 23: Agenda: 6:30 p.m. Study Session - Burns fire Station, 730 West Rasmussen Road, Park City: 1. Discussion, Subdivision Standards, Chapter 6, Snyderville Basin Development Code Amendments. 7 p.m. Regular Meeting - Burns Fire Station, 730 West Rasmussen Road, Park City. Regular Items: 1. Approval of Minutes - Sept 30, Special Regular Meeting; OcL 7, Study Session; Oct. 12, Regular Meeting; Oct. 26, Regular Meeting; Nov. 3, Special Regular Meeting. 2. Public Hearing 7:05 p.m. - Preliminary Subdivision Plat, Back Nine Subdivision, Plat A, Jeremy Ranch: Walt Plumb. 3. Discussion and Recommendation, Summit County Trails Master Plan; 4. Vested Rights Recommendation, John C. and 1 Geraldine Y. Sharp Property, White Pine Canyon: Thomas Bowen; 5. Vested Rights Recommendation, Silver Summit Community Section 27: Tom Ellison; 6. Vested Rights Recommendation, Silver Summit Estates: Tom Rinm Chairman and Commission Items; Directors Trn; Adjourn. DI Coming To Coalville Nov. 23 Do you need to clean out unwanted goods before Thanksgiving or Christmas? The DI is coming to Secondhand Rose (Simisters old building) on Monday, Nov. 23, in (he mocning. Anyone wishing to have them pick up your things, may leave them in back of thdr store. Phone for more information. 336-53- 00 Thanksgiving Services in Park City The Ecumenical Council of Park City will be holding Thanksgiving Services at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday Nov. 24, at the LDS Chapel, located at 2300 Monitor Drive in the Park Meadows area of Pait City. The Community Choir will sing two , anthems and the citys Young Life group will present a skit fix' children - babysitting will be available. Pastor Phil Stogner will be the preacher and representatives from nine Park City rfmtiches will participate in leading the service. All ve welcome. Maks It With Wool Contest The Make It With Word Contest will be held on Nov. 27 in Henefer at 7 p m. Mease contact Cheryl Ovard at 2 or WaneUa Fawcett at for more information. 336-530- 335-25- 50 FOR DETAILS CALL 336-550- 1 or 783-438- 7 Subscribe To The Summit County Bee Kanutyi City Zoning Committee The Kamas City Zoning Committee will combine the November and December meeting. It will be held at 7:30 pm. on Dec. 2 at the City HalL |