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Show SUMMIT uNTy Vol. 84 No. 25 NEWS 500 Friday, June 21, 2013 Coalville, Utah 84017 Bradie Jill Jones, Governor of American Legion Aux. Girl's State INSIDE THE NEWS THIS WEEK See what's new in the ICU... Page A10 At Girls State 2013, they loved their Governor! American Legion Auxiliary Post # 93 does as well! Southern Utah University was the setting of the annual American Legion Auxiliary's Girls State. Officiating and speaking was, Summit County's own Bradie Jill Jones, daughter of Lieutenant Colonel Bryce and Cara Jones of Henefer. Last year family friend, Joan Fawcett, mentioned to Bradie's mom "She should get down there and run for Governor. That girl would make it for sure!" When Bradie heard that that she thought, "Oh, Joan is so nice but I don't stand a chance. There are hundreds of high school girls selected to attend Girls State from across Utah a few schools smaller than North Summit but most MUCH bigger! So the possibility of winning the office of Governor was more than I could imagine. But as I got Be aware...he could be there...Page A3 Saturday H75 1_40 Sunny Employment Agreement with Patrick John Putt for employment as the new Community Development Director. He will be compensation at an annual rate of $100,000 with benefits. An updated contract with Alison Weyher for Economic Development, will be compensated in the amount of $4,000 a month instead of $1,200 a month. The RAP Recreation Tax Agreement RAPREC-04-12 with Oakley City will be for funding towards a 50'x100' building. Agreement consideration with Rocky Mountain School of Baseball to use the fairgrounds ball fields on July 4 and 5, for their Firecracker Tournament. They pay $200 per day for the use of the fields and $50 a day for the use of the lights. Bridge Painting Project Contract with the Gateway Company of Utah in the amount $116,267 will includes Sunday H85 1_50 Partly Cloudy Monday H85 1.51 Partly Cloudy Tuesday H86 L51 Mostly Sunny Wednesday H88 L53 Sunny Thursday H90 L54 Partly Cloudy - Inside The Summit County News 1 Section 10 Pages Opinion Happenings Obituaries A2 AS School News Public Notices Classifieds dreams come true too! I was overwhelmed and humbled. The girls attending Girls State are amazing- the best their communities have to offer and they had put their hearts behind me...I get emotional thinking about it." "It's been a fun year. Our Veterans and their wives are wonderful American patriotsand so much fun." As Governor, Bradie has been part of patriotic ceremonies. She spoke to groups including the American Legion State Convention. Her family has many Veterans. "I've also had the sweet privilege of meeting Veterans around our state. I can't express how much their sacrifices mean to me. My Uncle Shell was a POW in WW II. I've listed to his stories...I don't take lightly the things the Legion stands for." The four girls chosen to attend Girls State 2013 from North Summit were Kylee Jo Happenings and considerations around Summit County Today H78 1_41 Mostly Sunny A Ar involved, learning, and making new friends and I started wanting to try." Bradie ran for lesser offices and won. "As the week progressed I became terrified. What would it feel like to lose in front of such a large forum but the curiosity and desire to see if I could - just get close- kept me going." Never sleeping, she and her committee worked. During Sessions they hold "Whistle Stops" where Candidates are questioned about on local, state, national laws, politics etc. "I was glad I'd had good teachers and had paid attention in Mr. Green, Anson, and Smith's classes at North Summit!" At the final Banquette they announce the new Governor. Bradie was "beyond nervous." The 2012 Governor read the winners name, it was Bradie Jill Jones! Bradie said; "I learned that small town girls can have their BIG A9 A7-8 additional painting of the bridge on Woodenshoe Road. Vehicle Lighting Solutions Inc. was made for the Summit County Sheriff's Department for three vehicle set-ups in the amount of $21,945.30. State of Utah Contract Amendment (Amendment #3 to Contract 102657) for bailiff services. FY13 contract amount is $136,350. The state is increasing the amount the sheriff's office re- Stokes, Aislinn Macintosh, Mckaylie Rex and Sommer Thurber. Kylee Jo stated "The pure joy and excitement I saw on Bradie Jill's face as she addressed the Girls State congregation showed me, and the other girls, what a special opportunity this was for Bradie to be the Girls State Governor. Her true patriotism and love of America shined through. I'm so glad I was able to share this experience with a close friend of mine and have her there with me. In the words of our Girls State Governor, Bradie Jill Jones, "God Bless America"!" Bradie Jill plans to study Broadcast Journalism, Creative Writing and Forestry at Weber State. When asked if she has political aspirations she replied "Oh for sure! I want to make a civic my civic contribution." "I am indebted to Post #93 LeRoy E. Benson for giving me the opportunity of attending Girls State. Not just because of the title I earned but for the knowledge I gained. I'm grateful for the chance to share my passion for patriotism, hard won freedom and sacrifice." Bradie is a daughter of a Veteran. She has lived through a year and a half with a father in a war zone. The American Legion Auxiliary will always be a part of my life. To commemorate the Boy Scout Trip results in three injuries CHERYL OVARD SCN Editor Search and Rescue (SAR) crews from Uinta and Summit County responded to a call reporting that a boy was hit from a falling tree and had sustained injuries. They had to locate them through GPS coordinates. The youth were camping in the Uinta Mountains south of Evanston when a tree fell, causing head injuries, broken arm and leg which none were life-threatening. There were also two unrelated injuries from the same Scout troop, in which a leader experienced chest pains and another Scout fell from a climbing wall, fracturing his wrist. They were transported by ambulance to Evanston Regional Hospital for treatment. first Governor from our area, the Post presented an American Legion Pendent inscribed with "Post #93" - to wear close to my heart. I always will because that's where these ladies, veterans, and cause will always be- close to my heart! Thank you so much!" Helen Thiriot of American Legion Auxiliary Post # 93 remarked; "Bradie Jill Jones, who was one of four girls attending Girls State from North Summit was elected to the highest office at the gathering - that of Governor of Girls State. Bradie has a personality, which helped her to meet other people, and be interested and caring. Bradie has many creative talents which helped her to organize, and conduct meetings and to become wellloved and respected and has helped the other Girls State Citizens to grow in knowledge and patriotism. GIRLS STATE 2013 will be long-remembered as an outstanding experience for its hundreds of members thanks to Bradie Jill Jones!" ceives by approximately $1,300. Special Event Permit for the 2013 Ragnar Wasatch Back Relay to be held June 2022 throughout various portions of Summit County. Several conditions must be met, as outlined in the letter of approval. Cooperative Fire Rate Agreement Between Summit CONTINUED ON PAGE A3 Mr Summit County man missing in Goblin Valley On May 28, 2013, Summit County Sheriff's Office was notified by a resident of Summit County of a missing adult male. The information given was that Lawrence "Larry" Fitlow (age 67) was last seen in the Goblin Valley State Park in Emery County, Utah, on May 27, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. As Lawrence was last seen in the Goblin Valley State Park, the Emery County Sheriff's Office will be handling the investigation and all media and public contact. Contact with Emery County Sheriff's Office can be directed to Captain Jeff Thomas at (435) 381-2404 or jefft@ecso.com. Lawrence Fitlow was last seen driving a 37' Hurricane motor home with a "Seniors Gone Wild" decal on the back and is accompanied by his dog "Gizmo". The Leaf Dancer statue is dressed as a Pioneer Woman this week as the first of ten costumes of the statue, which is part of the Artscape public art program in Coalville. |
