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Show OPINION MAY 24, 2013 SUMMIT COUNTY NEWS PAGE A2 Just a Thought LOCAL NEWS NOTES BY CHERYL OVARD Memorial Day veterans honor ceremonies Old well in Henefer before it was buried last week It is always fun to photograph something old, and even though sometimes this "old item" has to be taken care of so that people do not get hurt, the photograph becomes the historic item! This old well possibly was the "lifeline" of a family who lived in the old "pioneer home" 100+ years ago. It is possible that the water was used for washing, drinking, cooking, and perhaps even taken to their animals to keep them going. Taking that final shot and storing it on the computer for others to see and share in the history of the item is fun and enriching. This "Old Well" creates images in one's mind of how it was used by a family of long ago, and was probably their life-line. The use of the well is now obsolete, and has been for many years, but one's imagination can go a long way in creating a "story" and possibly of how it this family depended on the well at one time. Care was taken to lay the rocks just right, and it was interesting to note that the seepage of water was still available, the rocks damp with seepage and the bottom of the hole still had water in it It has since been filled in and care to insure that a child will or animal will not accidentally fall into it. Another discovery of the "times of our ancestors" in these small towns. Recycling Tip For The Week... Conserve water The world's dwindling water resources are being used by a growing population with increasing demands. Most of the U.S. is expected to face water shortages in the coming years; 26 states were declared natural disaster areas by the USDA in July 2012 due to drought conditions. In arid Utah, our water supply is put under greater and greater stress from a growing population and climate change. A typical household uses approximately 260 gallons of water every day. But that amount can be greatly reduced through these simple measures to conserve water • Turn off the water while brushing your teeth or shaving. Take shorter showers and turn off the water while lathering up. • Always wash laundry and dishes with full loads. When washing dishes by hand, fill up the sink and turn off the water. • Fix dripping faucets and leaky toilets. A dripping faucet can waste 20 gallons of water a day. • Install aerators on your faucets and low-flow, waterefficient toilets, showerheads, dishwashers and washing machines, which will significantly reduce water volume, and your water bill! • Go meatless. It takes 4,000 to 18,000 gallons of water to produce one hamburger because of the food, water and facilities that cows need. By reducing meat in your diet, you can drastically cut down on not only water use but greenhouse gas emissions as well. • Plant native vegetation, which requires less water. The traditional turf lawn is one of the most environmentally unfriendly types of landscaping! Consider xeriscaping instead. • Go renewable. Half of the water we use goes to power generation. Renewable sources like solar and wind use significantly less water than coal and nuclear. Recycle Utah, your community non-profit drop off recycling center, provides these weekly tips. Visit their website for more information - www.recycleutah.org. Letters To The Editor Policy 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 lisher or express the viewpoint of this newspaper. (435) 336-5501 and (435) 783-1471 On Memorial Day May 27, to honor and pay tribute to the deceased Veterans that may have served in the Armed Forces of the The United States, American Legion Post 93 from Coalville will provide an honor ceremony at each of the six cemeteries in the North Summit Area. There will be a brief ceremony consisting of the firing of three volleys of rifle fire and the playing of Taps. The Ceremony at the Coalville Cemetery will feature the National Anthem sung by Kylee Jo Stokes and a veteran speaking about the sacrifices made by those who have served this great nation. Hot dogs and soft drinks will be served at the Coalville Cemetery. We would like to invite anyone interested in attending to be at one of the six cemeteries at the following times: Wanship: 8 a.m.; Hoytsville: 835 a.m.; Henefer: 9:20 a.m.; Echo: 9:45 a.m., Upton: 10:30 a.m.; Coalville: 12 noon. Book Sale at elementary school The elementary is having an end of the Year book fair that will be May 2023. This is the best deal of the year, everything is buy one, get one free! Will will have a bigger selection this time so come check it out. The hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., and Thursday 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Come support the elementary and encourage kids to read! Don't miss signing up for the fishing derby June 8 Echo Resort - The Echo Fishing Derby will be held June 8, and we hope to see everyone out to support a local establishment which has helped put "Coalville on the map" over the past many years. It will happen, with the help of everyone, to be able to enjoy a day at the "beach" and relax with maybe throwing a line in or two, or just cruising on the reservoir, camping and staying at he resort as they have in the past. Livestock Show in Kamas Ag. / 4-H Agents: Attached is the premium book for the Kamas Valley Jr. Livestock Show. The show is a state sponsored one day (June 15) non-terminal (no sale) livestock show for 4-H and FFA exhibitors in Utah. Detailed schedule of events and rules are listed in the premium book. The show will be held at the Oakley Recreation Complex (indoor arena) in Oakley. To encourage youth to participate the committee has increased the prize money for the top animals as follows: Champion Steer - $150.00; Reserve Champion Steer $100.00; Champion Lamb - $125.00; Reserve Champion Lamb - $100.00; 3rd place lamb - $75.00 and 4th place lamb - $50.00 along with the regular prize money and awards. There will only be a market steer and lamb show. Pre-registration is not required, however exhibitors living outside of Summit County will be required to fill out an information form (with mailing address and telephone number) at the time of weigh in. Please encourage your exhibitors to come and participate. If you have any questions, feel free to email or call me at (435) 336-3219. Thanks, Sterling LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Editor: Park City School Board is discussing whether to continue Hockey as a Club Sport! Policy 2020 Authorization of Student Clubs is the 8th Item on agenda for further discussion at the Regular Session PCSD meeting that starts at 4:00 PM Tuesday, May 21, at the School District office at 2700 Kearns Blvd. Please email your school board members today (email addresses listed below) and / or attend the meeting to advocate for keeping Park City High School Hockey a PCHS recognized non-curricular club activity at Park City High School. Players: Tell them why it is important to you that hockey players be given the opportunity to compete in interscholastic athletics even though it is not sanctioned by UHSAA. Tell them why it is important to you to be able to play for your high school team, and your team be recognized as a Park City High School team. Parents: Let your voice be heard as well. The school board needs to know you care and why. Below is an excerpt of the Club Sports Coalition's presentation to the School Board. WHY DO WE CARE SO MUCH Summit County News Contact Info 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. Main Deaoffine 7uesoiczy for aft arficfes Clubs playing non-sanctioned sports that are recognized by their high school can gain new footing and recognition in their school, their community, the state, and nationally. Additionally, being given high school recognition provides more points of connection for students to their high school, school spirit, camaraderie, and gives the athletes the look and feel of playing for their high school. Important to legitimizing this recognition includes extending benefits awarded sanctioned sports such as: Varsity letters / JV recognition letters, yearbook pictures, school announcements, Miner Morning Show, posters, trophies in trophy case, team photos on walls, use of school facilities for meetings and fields for practice / games, school colors and logo, club sports listed on high school transcript for college applications, excused absences. Email address of School Board Members: mhickey@pcschools.us, ngarrison@pcschools.us, TKnauer@pcschools.us, ccunningha m@pcscho ols .us, mboyle@pcschools.us Thanks for your help and lets keep hockey a Park City High School Team! 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