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Show 2A Tho Summit County Boo Friday, July 8, 1994 Tell Me About It From My Desk - Dear Editor Utahs young people have certably made a positive impression on folks here in Washington, DC. Over be past several months, I have had the opportunity to wort Fun With Inventions and Discoveries Every year around this time, Summit County sees hundreds and thousands of visitors taveling through the county to enjoy the summer vacation season. Not only do these tourists have a unique opportunity to enjoy the best things Mother Nature has to offer, but they also bring along with them full wallets and an appreciation for the spectacular beauty surrounding us here in Summit County that we as residents often take for granted We have all regretted our communities popularity at one time or another. Heavy traffic, packed campgrounds or other general annoyances that go along with the tourist seasons can be invasive on our laid back way of life. Despite some regrets, the citizens of Summit County should feel proud and fortunate to live in a such a coveted spot and welcome the seasonal flow of outdoor by Leon Simister, Columnist Statistics can be Am if you just apply yourself a little. For example, I did a little research on bventioos and came up with some interesting facts. Did you know bat be electronic television set was invented b 1927 by a Utahn, Mr. Philo T. Farnsworth, (almost SO years before the first Super Bowl viewed on it)? And another person who captured be housewifes eternal gratitude was also an American a Mr. Hadaway who bvented the electric stove be year 1896. The first person ventilated by a in America never happened until 1836, because bats when Samuel Colt invented it However, his efforts didnt officially receive be gangster world's Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval until 1908, when U.S. inventor H.P. Maxim produced be silencer. How recent came the microphone? Another U.S. bventor named Berliner gave it to us b 1877. And be first exploding shrapnel shell was introduced in (believe it or not) 1784 by an Englishman named who else Shrapnel! For you be fence that meant the end of the open range b the West appeared in 1874, thanks to a U.S. bventor named Glidden (not the paint guy). Beginning b the year 1891, men who bent over too far while slipping into their trousers started ensnaring their neckties b you guessed it their zippers, thanks to a Mr. Judson, also U.S. of A Of course, everyone knows that our own Benjamin Franklin was responsible for be lightning rod. To cool things down a bit, an American by the name of Gome produced the ice making machine way bade b 1851. Photographs were even taken of bis momentous occasion because two bventors the mw had already discovered the method of so dobg: a Frenchman year, 1835 named Daguerre, and Talbot, an Englishman. You bbk be artificial sweetener. Saccharin, was a recent discovery? How about be people who were using it 1879, be year Fkmsen and Fahlberg (bob U.S.) introduced it? The steamboat? Robert Fulton, of course, in 1803...Uh-oguess agab. A Scotsman named Symington actually had a working practical model in the year 1802. But, even before that, a Frenchman named in 1778. And in 1918, Jouffroy had developed an experimental model housewives discovered a new way to bum bread when U.S. bventor Strite toaster, b 1868, fresh foods from the presented them with the states on the eastern, southern and western seaboards started appearing on be tables of be average family when be American bventor, David, placed be refrigerated car on be railroad tracks of America. Last, hut not least (among tens of thousands of interesting facts about bventions), the forerunner for construction of super highways showed up b 1904 as a crawler-tracto-r, not Caterpillar bvented by but by the good old American ingenuity of a man named Holt (the dozer Made came later) - Fascinating facts about bventions and discoveries. Thought for be day: Name the greatest of all the inventors. Accident Mark Twain b enthusiasts with open arms. We are all acutely aware of the rapid pace at which our county is growing. Although we do not necessarily embrace growth, it is turning our small, struggling communities into economically viable towns and cities. Virtually every business in the county enjoys increased sales during the tourists seasons. Everyone from the children hawking nightcrawlers by the roadside to the restaurants and hotels profit from our popularity. Summit County has taken great steps forward in recent years, continuing to grow at a breakneck pace. Our reservoirs, public lands and rural atmosphere entice our visitors to relocate here and establish homes and sometimes businesses here as well The challenge facing our County fathers is to maintain the lifestyle we all find so appealing, while opening our arms to those who wish to share our fortune. The growth facing the county is tremendous, as are the opportunities for tourism and recreation. In the past, the natural features of the land have guaranteed recreational opportunities and the attractiveness of our area to outside visitors. It is now time, as the county continues to evaluate our direction as a community, to insure our future as a tourist destination as well.' We are already established as a recreational community, but the attraction will disappear if it is not protected. range-owne- b h, As growth continues to occur and it's direction evaluated over and over again, it is clear that most of us would like to see more recreational opportunities, trails, open space, tourism and parks. Events such as the rodeo, the fishing derby and the fair pour thousands of dollars into our smaller communities. Similar money drawing events and. festivals should be sought in an effort to continue to increase our attractiveness. Mother Nature has surrounded us with a spectacular natural work of art - it is up to us to manage it, protect it and promote it for the ultimate good of the county and its citizens. rs wib 381 teachers and students from sane 41 Utah high schools who re- cently participated in be Close Up Foundation government studies program in Washington. for a full week, be students had the opportunity to develop a better understanding of our democratic process in the nations capital. By observing Congressional proceedings, questioning journalists and meeting wib government experts, the students transformed be abstracts of history and government into concrete experiences. In addition, students were able to share their views with public officials and wib students from other areas of the country. Participants returned home wib a deeper awareness of their responsibilities as citizens and be realization that a single individual can make a difference. Their enbusiasm is to be.admired. The Close Up experience was made possible through the strong .support of parents, teachers, and school officials. Also, be Union Pacific Foundation, helped make fellowships available to students in financial need. On behalf of all of us at Close Up, I would like to thank all who made the experience possible. Amy Burner Utah Outreach Coordinator It's Time To Take a Step Backwards My grandpa used tp say, Wendy, as you go through life stop race in nubile and take a step backwards to see if youre going in the right direction. I was reminded of this recently as I attended graduation ercises in an indoor auditorium and observed a number of grown gentlemen wear their hats all during be exercises, rat much later I observed another group attending a civic meeting at a religious meeting house. A number of these gentlemen also chose to wear their ham all during the course of the meeting. A bit later, during a wedding re ception in a church, I again observed a limited number of gentlemen wearing their hats as they progressed through the reception line. During a recent reunion, as a prayer of banka was bring offered, I noted that a number of teenage gentlemen chose to leave their caps on. I will be the first to admit that many heads, mine included, look much improved by a nice looking cover in the form of a hat, cap even a poor toupee, but I al$o think its time to take a step backwads and observe some of the basic customs of reverence and courtesy that seem to be in a rapid state of change. "Ev a Subscribe To The Summit County Bee tHe BEE summit county 38 South Main Coalville, UT84017 30 North Main Kamas, UT 84036 Kamas Office Tuesday 9 a.m. YES, YOUR ESTIMATE IS READY. WE WERE JUST CELEBRATING IT!" What To Do With Household Hazardous Waste Although I have written about household hazardous waste recently, as they say in my business, race is not enough. This article is written in response to many calls to my office regarding this albatross. Household hazardous waste (HHW) consists of anything that should not be landfilled without prior treatment to meet landfill requirements. Examples include, used motor oil, householdcar batteries, paint, some cleaning products, antifreeze, etc. If disposed of improperly, for example, dumping down storm drains or in your garbage, the HHW can contaminate groundwater, soil, and surrounding ecosystems. The bottom- line, it can poison us. lime are few places to dispose of HHW in Summit County. Some service stations will accept used motor oil and antifreeze. I strongly recommend Summit County to day where sponsor a drop-of- f county residents can utilize a proper outlet for their waste. An example of a program that worts is in Salt Lake .County. The CityCounty Health Department sponsors two household hazardous waste days. Although two days a year is probably not enough. Salt Lake County residents are happy to have the opportunity. - . The effects improper disposal of toxic waste can have long term, negative effects on our environment. So, what can you do to help? We have an upcoming election for the county commission. Talk to the candidates with your concern about HHW drop off days, and die effect of not having them the hear need to county. They your Department Service Office, in Salt Lake City, will be in your area to assist you understanding and applying for rightful VA benefits, preparing and documenting application for compensation, pension, hospitalization, and other benefits. This is a free service and veterans need not be members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars to qualify for assistance. Ogden Job Service Center, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., on July 8. b Well Child Clinic . The Well Child Clinic for the South Summit District will be held on July 11. Appobtments are required and available from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 pm. at be Summit GtyCounty Health Department, 110 North Main, Kamas. For additional information and clinic (barges, please call 1. Immunization ' Clbic The Immunization Clinic for the South Summit District will be held on July 19, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the Summit CityCounty Health Department, 110 North Main, Kamas. Appobtments are not required. For additional information and immunization charges, call 783-432- 1. If you need further information about HHW, please call me at ' . Works Wonders. American 6 Hart Hr Association Ny F Letters Tue. & Fri. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. ' OfficeClassifieds Pam Robbins IINIIINHINININIINIINININIIININIIINIIIIIIIIN Office Office Lori Daley Prod.Circulation Muir June .......................Newspaper Bruce tAelch. ...... ..M.....M.....M....NM..MM...M.Graphic Artist Mona Olsen.... 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Davis.u....,...n....H.a.a..M..m,..Office AAanaer Summit County Services 783-432- -- Coalville Office Mon. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Why do we lack a similar program in Summit County? I am not sure if the county government sees this as a insignificant problem, therefore, it is not a priority. Another reason is that it is expensive. One HHW collection day in Salt Lake County can cost as modi as $50,000. This includes paying the contractors, disposal costs, and rental of the equipment Dorothy Adams, who is in charge of coordinating the disposal days in Salt Lake County, says this process has decreased from previous years. Some incinerators are working below capacity and the market is more competitive. This is good and bad. It is good if you want to pay less to have a waste disposal day. It is bad because there is toxic waste that is not being disposed of It 7 Hours: Recycled Thoughts by Mary Morrison and James Soares 336-550- 1 783-438- To ThE EdlTOR The Summit County See welcomes Letters To The Editor on my subject They must adhere to the following guidelines: They must be received to the Codvifle Office, F.O. Box 7, Coalville, UT 401 7 or the Kamas Office, P.O. Box 225, Kamas, UT 84036, no later than Monday noon to be considered for that week's issue of the paper coming out on Friday The letters must be hand signed with ful address and telephone number of the person writing the letter. No letter wiO be pubKshed under an awumed name. Name may be withheld on request at the discretion of the eifitor or publisher of The Summit County fee. They must not contain libelous or slandering material. Writers are Emited to one letter in two weeks. Preference wU be given to short, typewritten (double spaced) letters permitting the use of the writer's name. 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