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Show OPINION APRIL 26, 2013 SUMMIT COUNTY NEWS PAGE A2 Just a Thought LOCAL NEWS NOTES BY CHERYL OVARD Little League Football registration It is like a bad disease Catching this "bad disease" seems to be many who have possible "had this thought in the back of their minds" for quite some time - to hurt others for seemingly "no rhyme nor reason!". Why - nobody had this answer. Who - it seems to be a trend that for centuries has followed mankind. What - the object of "destruction" seems to be whatever they can get "their hands on!" Sadly, it is the innocent bystanders who are the target. Men, women, children, who were not intending any harm to anyone, but just "in the wrong place at the wrong time!" There is absolutely no way anyone can predict where this type of horrific harm may come to view, but only the support and anguish seems to be the same. Hoping that the next event does not bring another disaster, people must go on with their lives. If we succumb to believing that all "marathons" - or every "elementary school" is a target, it could make it seem likely it will happen. Fear is hard to live with, and yet we must go on - hoping that mankind, on the most part - are not going to harm our loved ones in any instance. It must not get the best of us. People are never going to change - we must be optimistic. Live our lives. Love our activities, and participate with no fear! Recycling Tip For The Week... Household hazardous waste: Don't dump it down the drain! Common household cleaning supplies, automotive products, medications and even anti-bacterial soap become a hazard to public health and the environment when disposed of improperly by pouring them down the drain. Although wastewater is treated before it is discharged into reservoirs, rivers or lakes, not all drug residues and chemicals are removed. Instead, what goes down your drains will eventually end up in natural waterways and maybe even your own faucet someday. In fact, studies have found pharmaceuticals in drinking water supplies throughout the U.S, from antibiotics to antidepressants. Right here in the Park City area, hormones in water supplies are sus- pected of causing mutations in fish. Phosphates from detergents, chlorine from bleach, and the toxins in pesticides will all wreak havoc on fragile ecosystems once they leave your local sewage treatment plant. Triclosan, found in antibacterial soap, is also showing up in our waterways. Triclosan can kill algae, which could be bad for the food chain, and breaks down into seven derivatives, including four dioxins, which are highly toxic chemical compounds. Steps you can take to protect our water: • Don't use antibacterial soap or toxic cleaning supplies; instead, use safe, alternative products, such as vinegar, which can be used as a safe, non-toxic cleaner for windows, floors, and furniture. • If you must use hazardous products, buy only what you need. Read and follow labels, and store properly and in labeled containers. • Properly dispose of hazardous materials by taking them to the hazardous waste facility at the landfill. For leftover prescription drugs, take them to the police department. You can also bring all your household hazardous materials, including prescription drugs, to Recycle Utah's collection event on May 4, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Canyons. North Summit Junior Athletics (NSJRA) is now registering for fall football! All boys age 7-14 are invited to participate. Early registration is $65. We offer discounts for multiple players in the same family. For registration information, please call Jacki Vernon 336-2885, Sheri Giaque 336-0321, Laurie Hirzel 336-1484, or Sam Rex 336-2365. Emergency Information For more information on what to do in an earthquake, check online the book: Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country and Related Resources www.earthquakecountry.info / roots / LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Editor: It has been 18 years since Summit County last suffered a domestic violence death. Peace House is deeply saddened by the apparent murder-suicide that occurred in Oakley last weekend. Our hearts go out to the families and friends of both Toni Cavagnaro and Sean Kenealy. Indeed, the entire Summit County community mourns. Peace House would like to take this sad opportunity to remind residents how they can help end domestic violence here by using the Three Rs: Recognition, Response and Resources. If you believe a friend or a relative is in an abusive relationship, but you're not sure, go with your gut. You likely would not be concerned without reason. You don't have to fix the problem. Just give your friend some gentle direction. We urge you reach out, listen without judg- 6u6'scrige lo 7.Ae &mint/ Count Xems I 1 783- 1471 /336-‘5,501 To Subscribe (cut this form out and send) Circle option desired and pay by mail, e-mail or phone with credit card information Send to: (cut and paste address on an envelope) The Wasatch Wave P.O. Box 128 Heber City Utah 84032 SUBSCRIPTION RATE: 1 year, in Summit County - $20 in advance; 2 years - $35 1 year, out of Summit County - $30 in advance Senior Citizens' discount (62 and over, in-county only) - $15 in advance E-Edition (1 yr.) - $20 E-Edition / Print Bundle (1 yr.) $35 There will be an additional $10 charge for subscriptions transferred to a out-of-county address. For more information, call (435) 654-1471. L Sincerely, Jane Patten Peace House Executive Director Did you know you can email your wedding, missionary, birth, thank yous, etc. along with the picture? A lot easier and faster! Save gas and time! Pay with your credit card by phone or email Recycle Utah, your community non-profit drop-off recycling center, provides these weekly tips. Visit their website for more information - www.recycleutah.org. r ment, and encourage her or him to seek assistance. There are multiple local avenues to follow for help. Call the Peace House 24 / 7 Help Line: 1-800-647-9161. We offer assistance not only to domestic violence victims, but to their friends and relatives seeking to help. Find out more about resources by going online to www.peacehouse.org . Other resources include Park City Victim Advocate Tanya Cazier, who can be reached at (435) 615-5575, and Summit County Victim Advocate Marcia Probst, whose telephone number is (435) 615-3850. While we are all struggling to make sense of this unfortunate tragedy, please know many stand ready to help now, with a goal of preventing any future heartbreak. Letters To The Editor Policy J The Summit County News welcomes Letters To The Editor on any subject. They must adhere to the following guidelines: They must be received to the Wasatch Wave office, P.O. Box 128, Heber City, UT 84032 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 full address and telephone number of the person writing the letter. No letter will be published under an assumed name. Name may be withheld on request at the discretion of the managing editor or publisher of The Summit County News. They must not contain libelous or slandering material. Writers are limited to one letter in two weeks. Please try to hold the length of Letters to the Editor to approximately 300 words. The editor's of the Summit County News reserve the right to edit and/or condense Letters to the Editor. Prefer ence will be given to short, typewritten (double spaced, upper and lower cased) letters permitting the use of the writer's name. No political party or candidate 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 editors or pub Fisher or express the viewpoint of this newspaper. Summit County News Contact Info (435) 336-5501 and (435) 783-1471 Mail: Summit County News, PO Box 128, Heber City, UT 84032. You can reach Cheryl Ovard, Summit County News Editor, at (801) 898-0900. Cheryl's email is cheryl.ovard@gmail.com - also (435) 336-5501, for Coalville residents; (435) 783-1471, for Kamas residents The Summit County News Staff Co-Publishers: DROP OFF LOCATIONS The drop-off locations for photos and weekly articles to be published in the Summit County News are as follows: In Coalville All State Insurance, 9 S. 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