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Show 2A Th Summit County Boo Friday, January 17, 1992 As EDITORIAL PAGE I See It Letters to the Editor "The Summit County Bee (UPSP 525640) is published weekly for $12.00 per year in Summit County and $18.00 per year out by Wave Publishing, Inc., 675 West 100 South, Ileber UT 84032. Second class postage paid at Coalville, UT City, 84017 post office. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: The Summit County Bee, P.O. Box 7, Coalville, UT 84017. All no. 525640 ty postal identification L44irs RICHARD M. and SUSAN F. BUYS Publishers their opinion. Letters To The Editor must be submitted prior to at 5 pjn., and must bear the signature, full name and address of the writer. Names may be withheld on request at the discretion of the Publisher of The Summit County See. Writers are limited to one letter In two weeks. Please no endorsement letters. Preference will be given to short, typewritten (double spaced) letters permitting the use of the writer's name. All letters subject to condensation. Mall to: EDITOR, P.O; BOX 7, COALVILLE, UT 84017.. 1, MONDAY 9-- 2 Sharon Pace, Bessie Russell, Kamas Office Manager Monday, Tuesday and Friday 9 Dorothy Cummings, 336-223- 783-438- 7, 9-- 4 783-265- As I Dear Editor I should read my letters before mailing! It was Ivy Baker Priest's dad who wired the safety value shut not Dr. Reese's dad. Mr. Neeley was superintendent of schools in 1923-2When he talked, his collar and necktie would move up and down over his adam's applet Quite noticeable especially when you're waiting for it to happen. Thanks. See It by Shirley The Summit County Commissioners are working on their goals for 1992. They started their discussion with the goals they set for 1991 and took note of the ones that have been completed. Because most of the county goals are such as roads, health, plan- animal control, emergency services, etc., ning, fair, landfill, building, there are few that can be completed and forgotten. The commission had approximately 35 county interests on their list Some pretty well take care of themselves with very little over- seeing. Others are much more demanding and require meetings and a lot of time. It is always interesting to see how they can juggle their time and schedules to meet the demands of the meetings. Three com- missioners all going three different ways is not unusual Nevertheless, having a list of goals and requirements and specific assignments gives them an idea of the plans they are obligated for, even though they all are interested in seeing the county move forward in all ways and work together on all projects. This seems to be a good plan for every person individually or as a family, to meet together and decide what goals should be or must be met and how each one can contribute to that family goal and make up a family goal list. Then each one make a realistic list of their own personnel goals. With these lists written down, it would not be hard to review them and experience the satisfaction of crossing them off as they are accom-- ! plished. Just as with the county, there will be some items on the list that may never be completed, but improvement would bring a satisfying feeling. As citizens of Summit County, we may not be too interested in roads, landfills or zoning, but we can always work on bettering our financial skills, improving our homes, and sharing and working toward family projects, such as vactions, chores, and family relations. As an individual, we may have habits or characteristics we would like to change. Business dealings that could be improved, new friend-- ! ships made, and better support to organizations that are in need of our involvement It is said, if we feel we are about perfect and need no improvements made, ask a friend and they can mention many ways of improvement All kidding aside, the commissioners work list toward yearly goals does seem like a good idea and one we could all benefit from. 4. g, j ' From Bessie's Collection THE PASSING YEARS Hazel T. Marriott We'd like to keep forever, that good and happy day; but time is like a circus, just packs up and moves away. AudioVisual... came prepared with some questions Continued from Page 1A on costs of landscaping the middle G or rated be must it purposes, school. As these costs concerned last year's billing, the financial clerk was not prepared with the vouchers to check the costs, but said he would research and have them available. The board passed a motion to increase science graduation requirements to three credits for students who graduate in 1994 and thereafter. The board also went over a teaming activity which would involve administration, teachers and board to attack problems as they come up and to follow the correct chain of command to solve them. Coach Harrison gave a discussion on the need of additional dressing rooms to accommodate the athletic Sub-for-Sa- The Park City Ecumenical Council of Churches Jane Kimball and Evelyn Richards, Coordinators Drug Free Community Corner Since the undercover operation became public, there have been a number of meetings in the Kamas Valley to discuss the operation, answer questions and plan for the future. One major question that keeps coming up is: "Was my child involved?" That information is available from Joe Offiret or Brad Wilde at the Summit County Sheriffs Office. They can be reached at Jan Fowers may also have some information that can be .shared.. There' are some protections given to juvenile tiiat are not given to adults under the law. We, in the Kamas Valley Community Coalition, encourage parents to call and get what information is available. We also encourage all to call the toll-frnumber to report any suspicious activity. The County Sheriff indicated his office is receiving at least one call a day 783-435- 6. ee Worry is interest paid on trouble before it falls due. various Dear Editor Many thanks to all who helped with the program this past Christmas. We were able to provide clothes, toys, and food for 331 children from 128 families. Their Christmas was happier because of your wonderful generosity. Thanks also, to The Park Record, KPCW, and The Summit County Bee for publicizing the program. Edward H. Roberts JUST THOUGHTS higher or approved by the building principal. : Middle School: If a movie is to be shown for one of the above purposes, it must be rated PG or higher or approved by the building principal. High School: If a movie is to be shown for one of the above purposes, it must be rated PG or higher or approved by the building principal. G" is the highest rating - a lower rating would be PG, R, or X. The Citizens Committee was represented by President Lynn Curtis who read the committee's views of action that could be taken on communication needs and opportunities for the District. The report was sent to all the homes in last Friday's newsletter. Fourteen suggestions and questions were given, but the board did not approve or disapprove of any. The board made no comments or discussions on any of the 14 comments. Does the committee continue and try to initiate some of their suggestions or what is the committees next procedure to try to attain some of their goals. They had some forward moving suggestions on better communication between the District patrons and the board and administration. Now what is the next move and by whom? Board member, Dave Richins. Attention: RenewalsjTo The Summit County Bee Letters To The Editor Is a column for the public to voice Shirley B. Phelps, EditorCoalville Office Manager Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 4 336-550- Articles are to be in by 3 p.m. Monday from our valley. They also indicate that each call adds something to their efforts, many times just the piece of the puzzle that is needed. Other parents have asked just what percentage of youth are involved in using alcohol or other drugs. Both covert and clinical data are available. Some consultants caution our use of exact data as people spend a great deal of energy and effort discussion and on the data instead of dressing the problem. The percentage of youth using is high enough that every citizen should be concerned and accepted the following responsibilities: Commissioner Moser has recreation, insurance, emergency ser- Attention: All renewals to The Summit County Bee should reach the Coalville or Kamas Office by the third Friday of the month to keep your See from being cancelled by the computer. We need your renewal by this time in order to get your name on the renewal list and keep you from being cancelled Thanks for helping us help you. Amblyopia Detection an Urgent Preschool Need "No one is routinely concerned with the eyes of the preschool child. It is alarming how many partially blind children are discovered by the school screening systems, the majority of them too old for adequate treatment. Ideally, all children of three or four years should be seen by an oculist. Unfortunately, this is impossible by reason of numbers alone..." R.S. Blackhurst, M.D. The greatest cause of preventable blindness in the State of Utah today is amblyopia ex anopsia, called lazy eye blindntss. The urgent need is for parents to realize that amblyopia is a form of arrested visual development which must be delected early. Most chilof dren, three through age, can be successfully tested for amblyopia. Tim is the important factor. School-ag- e is generally too late for the most effective treatment. The problem of amblyopia is an enormous one and the public is still shockingly uniformed about the need for early detection and ctim-mon- ly five-yea- rs dis-agree- involved in fighting this scourge. All youth in our valley are at risk and must make the choice whether to use or not. Become involved if we save one youth or delay first use, we have been successful!!!! Goals... Continued from Page 1A ment plan to microfilm and store all the records at the county courthouse. Many are in the basement and could very easily be destroyed by water or a fire. This project will be started very soon. As of the commission meeting held Jan. 14, each commissioner i ing, motor vehicle, tax commission, liaison, real estate, economic development, records management, television, purchasing, emergency services, library, health board, and mental health. The commissioners were very complimentary to the many Summit County citizens who willingly volunteer to work with the historical society, fire department, cemetery boards, and the many committees in the county. vices, sports authority, and Olympic committee, tourism, Summit Land Trust, community development, and special improvement district. Commissioner Richins has roads, weed abatement, aging services, community development block grant, human resources, data processing, stockyards, fair, landfill, fire emergency services, UDOT, historical committee, and animal control. Commissioner Perry has build- - atatime. schooL' During the last school year, 714 kindergartners and at least 10,144 prekindergartners (four-year-- old) went unscreened for amblyopia. Summit CityCounty Health Department will be offering a Amblyopia Detection Vision Screening in Coalville at the following time and date: Jan. 27, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the Health Department, 61 North 50 East, Coalville. Summit County Health Department will be offering this same screening in the South Summit area on Jan. 30, from 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Summit County Health Department, 1 10 North Main, Kamas. - .v Utah Division of Parks and Reaeariori Busy Making Reservations For Upcoming Camping Season It may be cold and snowy outside, but campers looking forward to warmer weather are keeping the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation's Reservation Office busy. "Several of our parks in Southern Utah are already booked full for Easter weekend," said reservation manager Mike McConvill. "We do have openings at some of our southern parks, and we're helping people find a park in the area of Southern Utah they'd like to visiL" Reserving parks in advance of one's stay is one of the many advantages to the division's reservation system, a system the division has been pleased with. "In 1991 we doubled the number of reservations taken at our parks in 1990," he said. Prior to 1991, a private firm had handled the division's reservations. People living in the Salt Lake City area can make reservations by Those living calling outside of the Salt Lake City area can reach the office at 322-377- 0. Create cleanness. A litter bit treatment With the successful passage of H. B. 328, the Utah Preschool Vision Screening Act, the need for a renewed and expanded effort has become even more crucial This law specifies that every child under the age of seven years, who is entering school for the first time, must be vision screened prior to enrolling in Campers may reserve individual campsites as early as 120 days in advance of their stay, while group campsites can be reserved me year in advance, McConvill said, as he explained some of the division's reservation policies. Reservations must be made at least three days in advance at most state parks. Reservations at Goblin Valley and Dead Horse Point state paries must be made at least five days in advance. Payment for reservations may be made with Visa, MasterCard, check or cash. However, if payment is made less than 14 days in advance, a credit card must be used. To better accommodate people wishing to camp at Wasatch Mountain State Park, reservations are taken up to the last minute. However, due to popularity of this park, campers,arc encouraged to make reservations as far in advance as possible, he said. McConvill also stressed the importance of making reservations as early as possible for weekends and holidays, as parks often bode up in advance for these times. Bear Lake, Wasatch Mountain, and Palisade state parks often book up on weekdays, and people wishing to camp at these pruks are also encouraged to moke reservations. When taking reservations, division personnel will continue to stress that only one vehicle and at- tached piece of recreational equipment are allowed per campsite. People wishing to bring additional vehicles to campsites must make prim arrangements with the park. te activities. Considering the growth fry the next few years and returning to 2A competition, the lockers available now will not be enough. Also the ones in use are not large enough for football shoulder pads and helmets which have to be left on the floor. Stealing is always a possibility and there arc several hundred dollars involved in this equipment A suggestion was made to build new dressing rooms with larger lockers between the high school and the swimming pool. The board took this under advisement and agreed to have an architect work on some kind of a feasible plan. Utah is a Popular Place With Visitors The welcome mat is out to visit Utah; the friendly place, according to national opinions revealed in a survey conducted by Dan Jones and Associates. The 110 question image survey was commissioned by the Utah Travel Council, State Department of Community and Economic Development, Utah Power and Light Company, Ski Utah, Salt Lake Convention and Visitors Bureau, Utah Division of Business and Economic Development, and the Economic Development Corporation of Utah. The poll focuses on impressions of Utah from the point of view of over 1,500 people in 47 states (Alaska, Hawaii and Utah were not included). Pollster, Dan Jones, says the state rates high for being a friendly state where visitors are welcome. He says when they come to Utah they come to ski, see the national parks, and enjoy die many other recreational and tourism attractions. "We've needed to see how our advertising is impacting the vacationing and visiting decisions of says Jay C. Woolley, the Utah Travel Counof Director non-Utahn- cil. "It's clear we have had success with the placements of magazine ads and billboards, but we still can improve upon Utah's image. "We found that 51 percent of the respondents had a neutral opinion of the state. They just don't know much about us. This provides the Travel Council and the tourism industry with the challenge to do better in getting the word out about all that Utah has to offer. The poll also focuses on Utah's business image. 101 chief executive officers told pollsters that their impressions rtf Utah were positive and they recognized the state's great quality of life, a productive work force, and low crime rate. There is some unfamiliarity, however with Utah's strong role with biomedical, and aerospace industries. Stan Parrish, director of the Utah Department of Community and Economic Development, says the state has resources that are often more limited than thnp with whom we compete. "Utah has a marvelous story to tell We must tell it efficiently and effectively if we are to reach die ears and minds of our high-tec- h. Sutaar&lbxe T The Summit Comity Bee : |