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Show OPINION SUMMIT COUNTY NEWS PAGE A2 SEPTEMBER 7, 2012 Just a Thought LOCAL NEWS NOTES BY CHERYL OVARD OOFCC Car Club's Fall Round-Up Classic Car and Motorcycle show Who's right? You or your younger or older sibling! It was a few years ago, but we all remember them well... the years when it was a "chore" to do chores! It seems like only yesterday at times, though, but although it has been years - the time slips away quickly, and we remember it like it was "yesterday". Sibling rivalry carries over the years, but when you have raised your children, then talk about how it was "way back in those days" — it seems like yesterday! That is how it should be, perhaps, so that when it comes to time for advice, grandparents give the best because they been there and done that. This is not to say that the parents are wrong — oh no, but...it is fun to give the advice they had when they themselves were small — and see if it works again! Sibling rivalry, decisions for parents on "how to handle a situation" which is going to cause a fight, and then the "make-up" experience which should always be a positive one. Well...now for the "real" test — try it out on the grandkids or the neighborhood children...then you will know if it worked or not! At least if it does work — you will be a hero... IF NOT... WELL — THEN — back to the drawing board! Found out a long time ago — there are several ways to handle a situation with sibling rivalry — each is a unique experience with the outcome changing to fit the times! Good Luck — that is all that we can say! Recycling Tip For The Week... The Oakley City Recreation Complex hosting the OOFCC Car Club's Fall Round-Up Classic Car and Motorcycle show! Sept. 7-8, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday night they will come cruisin' in at the Park City Peaks Hotel at about 6 p.m.! 8-10 a.m. Saturday, 8th, 10-11 poker Run; 11-4 p.m. show and shine! 2 -3 p.m. Hot Wheels Races and 4-5 p.m. awards for unique one of a kind trophies! "Friends of Park City Library's Author Luncheon Gerald Elias, retired Associate Concertmaster of the Utah Symphony and author of mystery books set in the classical music world, will be the featured speaker at the Friends of the Park City Library's annual Author Luncheon on Tuesday, Oct. 16. The luncheon will be at Deer Valley's Silver Lake Lodge, starting at 11:30 a.m. Tickets are being sold at the Park City Library, 1255 Park Ave., (call for information for admission. Books will be for sale at the luncheon courtesy of Dolly's Bookstore and can be signed by the author. Difference between trash bin and recycle bin Please pay attention to the trash bin and recycle bin you use when it is that "Garbage Day! - it has changed with the new program! Curb It Recycling would like to remind everyone that the LARGE bin is for recycling, not trash as it used to be. It has become a problem in some areas including Oakley and Kamas that they are using their recycling bin as a trash bin. Please make a note that the large bin is for recycling only, and the newer or smaller one is for trash. Recycling is a Resource, and if we do it properly, others may produce products made with recyclable matter. Green your concert experience Outdoor concerts are one of the hallmarks of summer. Whether a free community series or a one-of-a-kind show, concerts are a delightful way to enjoy a summer evening, but they can also consume a huge amount of resources and generate a large amount of trash. Here are a few tips to remember to keep your next concert event a green one: • Carpool: Find a friend with a large vehicle and cram as many attendees as you can inside for a fun and ecofriendly ride to the concert venue. Carpooling saves not only carbon emissions, but also parking fees. • Pack a Picnic Basket: if the venue permits, pack a cooler or basket with delicious local treats. The less packaging the better, and avoid Styrofoam coolers at all costs! • Be eco-smart about beverages: Pack one three-gallon jug of cold water instead of 10 individual bottled waters. If you can, bring your own bottle and fill it inside the venue. Recycle all your beverage containers. • To repel insects, avoid the nasty chemicals for your sake and everyone inhaling around you. Try applying citronella oil, a natural, plantbased bug repellent, or cedarwood, clove, eucalyptus, lavender, peppermint or rosemary. Want to enjoy an outdoor concert with a green message? Join Recycle Utah for Uncorked, a first-ever concert at the recycling center on Woodbine Way to support glass recycling. Friday, Sept. 7. at 6 p.m. Weekly green tips provided by Recycle Utah, Park City's only non-profit drop-off recycling center. For more information visit www.recycleutah.org. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Editor: Staff and volunteers from the People's Health Clinic walked proudly down Coalville's Main Street during the annual County Fair parade brandishing a giant syringe and passing out band aids to the crowd. The medical scrub wearing crew included Sarah Klingenstein, Outreach Coordinator and her husband Chuck; Jenny Dorsey, Event Coordinator of the Clinic along with her husband Dave and daughter Rachael, as well as Nina Chartrand, Clinic office manager and her daughter Sophie; Patti Peters, volunteer coordinator and Terry Moffitt, community engagement. Also walking proudly along was local Coalville resident Caishalynne Richins, a senior at North Summit High School and People's Health Clinic volunteer. Caishalynne spends time at the Clinic reading to younger patients and children of patients. The People's Health Clinic decided to march in the parade to let people know the Clinic's services are available to Summit and Wasatch County residents who do not have health insurance. Located in the Quinn's Junction area of Park City, just south of the Park City Medical Center, The Clinic provides general health care as well as pediatric, chronic disease, specialist and prenatal care. Appointments are necessary and can be made by calling (435) 333-1850. With a banner proclaiming "Well Care. Sick Care. We Care" and a rousing cheer inviting those without insurance to be sure to get the medical attention they may need, the People's Health Clinic entry won first place in the Best of Business division. One and all said what a great time they had and how responsive the crowd was. "Some of the kids along the parade route were a little disappointed we were handing out band aids instead of candy but the mothers loved it!" said Clinic employee Patti Peters. "We'll definitely be back next year and we would love to see Coalville residents who don't have health insurance using our facility for their medical needs and volunteering to help their uninsured neighbors." 4NRCs Conservation Corner "Utah's Own" Naturally BY HANNAH FREEZE For over a century the beauty and quietness that is present in Utah was one of the State's best kept secrets. Well, the secret is out and Utah has been tagged as one of the fast growing states in terms of population in the country. Utah's agricultural producers are facing a myriad of issues from rapid urban development to changing demographics and the rich agricultural roots that are so important to our state are being threatened on an ever increasing basis. Fortunately, state and local governments are taking action to protect farms and ranchlands throughout the state and preserve them for future generations to enjoy. The "Utah's Own" initiative began in 2001 with a small grant from the USDA. In 2005, with the election of Agricultural Commissioner Leonard Blackham, funding was secured through Utah legislature that provided the initiative with the financial backing needed to make it what it is today. "Utah's Own" was established to provide consumers all over the state the opportunity to choose products that were produced in Utah. The idea is that when consumers pur- chase local products, the money they spend here stays here, supporting local farms and ranches and boosting the local economy. By supporting local agriculture, consumers not only get the best tasting and freshest products, but they also help to maintain a secure and sustainable food supply. Highlighted in the 2010 Utah Agriculture Statistics was a study conducted at Utah State University which calculated the value of production agriculture and processed foods in Utah. The study found that more than $15,000,000,000 is contributed to the local economy each year from Utah's agriculture. Recently the Utah Agriculture Sustainability Task Force was formed to help policy makers and citizens understand the significant role agriculture plays to Utah's society, economy, culture and well-being. The task force is comprised of legislators, local government officials, conservation districts and agricultural producers. Throughout their seven month long discussion, the task force identified 8 issues that are top priority concerns facing agriculture in Utah. Among those 8 issues were listed Food Security and Agriculture Promotion and Prof- itability. The task force noted that it is important to protect prime or unique agricultural lands so that Utah can continue to be more self-sufficient and sustainable. Also highlighted was the idea that in order for agriculture to be sustainable, it must be profitable and the "Utah's Own" initiative would be significant in providing producers increased local marketing opportunities. The "Utah's Own" initiative will continue to grow and be a key resource for farmers and ranchers all across the state. Buying products labeled "Utah's Own" will help sustain and preserve Utah's rural communities and enhance our food security throughout the state. To learn more about the "Utah's Own" initiative visit their website at www.utahsown.utah.gov. A complete list of the Utah Agriculture Sustainability Task Force recommendations is located at www.ag.utah.gov. If you have questions regarding conservation programs you may contact the NRCS office in Coalville at (435) 336-5853 or Ogden at (801) 629-0575. NRCS is an equal opportunity employer and provider. From the People's Health Clinic Summit County News Contact Info Go Classifieds! It Pays! 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.corn (435) 654-1471 The Summit County News Staff Co-Publishers: DROP OFF LOCATIONS Deaoffine The drop-off locations for photos and weekly articles to be published in the Summit County News are as follows: 7uesoiczy In Coalville All State Insurance, 9 S. 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