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Show ' , 1g. y 1 a1 t5ee Arourv Summit County . ; vnty Top of 1 - News 1 Happenings School News Town News Senior Citizens News Dedicated to Serving Summit County Coalville, UT 84017 S . January County Planning Department started 1993 with two ;new members on the planning commission. Robert Crandall, of Coalville, and Reed Schuman, of Peoa, vacated their positions and Doug Toole, who has lived in Jeremy Ranch since 1990; and Koy Page, of Oakley, who has lived in Summit County and involved in many county and community positions, woe selected from 17 applications to fill the vacancies. Kamas City received a new postmaster. Mr. George SwalAwas sworn in as the postmaster. Mr. Swain started his career with the Postal Service in 1979 as a letter .carrier in Ogden. In 1987, he was promoted to supervisor in mails and delivery at Clearfield. February A young lady from Hoytsville 'was the lucky winner of a bay Arabian gelding. Desiree McQueen was selected by Linda member to Fullmer as a 4-- H receive the donated horse. Summit Countys Search and Rescue efforts were summarized and ; it is obvious that they are a busy rs Mr. Herman Cooley, of Kamas, celebrated his 100th birthday on Saturday, Feb. 20, 1993. His fam-- 1 school gym was lined with row after row of projects the students had chosen and worked on. The purpose of the Science Fair is to encourage students to. develop greater interest and awareness of science and technology and to develop skills in critical thinking, re- ranched between 1935 and until his move to Kamas to "retire in 1983 at the age of ninety. Mr. Cooley now lives in Salt Lake City with his daughter. scientific methods. The top 20 winners were picked from each March Lloyd Marchant, of Peoa, was nominated to compete in the National FFA Organizations Agriscience Teacher of The Year award program. Marchant, who teaches at North Summit High School, is one of 200 nominees. He was selected by state education leaders for his dedication to young people pursuing careers in agriculture. Supporters of a proposed golf course in Browns Canyon attended the commissioners meeting to appeal a denied permit to Mr. Richard Roberts. Roberts felt the county d was and that he had short-sighte- provided them with information and all the necessary legal information and had met the criteria for the permit. The commissioners said they had to go over the material and would meet again with their deciNorth Summit Middle and High School held their annual Science Fair .and had 373 entries. The high Developers Pay Impact Fee To School Dec. 27, 1993, the last county commission meeting of the year proved to be a giving day in clumbers. The developers of North Shore, South Shore, and the latest on the hill just past Jeremy Ranch, Mike Todd, Jim Doilney, and Mike .Barnes, who just last spring announced that they would give to the county a sizeable sum as "impact fees, although such an ordinance had not yet been passed, handed a check to the BCC in the amount of $33,000 to go toward the school fond. Just prior to the actual handing over of the money, Bruce Parker, Chief of Community Development for the county, read into the minutes the Ordinance that authorizes such "impact fees. He read from the ordinance that the rationalization of the fee collected from each developer is to be determined by the impact the particular development has on the community. This leads one to suspect that each case' will be individualized by its own characteristics. This is concerning the Snyderville Basin only but is to be expected to be contagious to the balance of the county. Landowners Appeal Planning Commission Issuing Temporary Permit Rocky Mountain Recreation, a commercial enterprise by the veterinarian Osguthorpe and his son, Stephen Osguthorpe, answered an appeal that was filed with the county by the folks who live along the route of the snowmobile excursions in White Pine Canyon. Apparently, Rocky Mountain applied for and received a temporary business operation license from the planning department without notices having been sent out to the adjoining landowners. According to ordinances, a temporary permit does not require the adjoining neighbors to be notified that a business enterprise is about to burst forth in their' area. For years, the snowmobile enterprise has operated at the junction of Rte. 224 and Parkwest Drive on the large piece of property near the Now, the business is spreadinto the countryside of the uning suspecting land and homeowners who filed the appeal to the board of county commissioners stating that 7-1- 1, their land values would plummet if .that noise continues; that their lands are being trespassed upon by customers and operators of the business; that the operators are using the road not meant for snowmobiles. The BCC heard the arguments on Monday and voted 1 to keep the temporary permit in effect and to monitor the action throughout this winter. The permit runs until 2-- the end of May. Only Gommissioenr Moser voted against the issuance of the license because he felt that the business is large search, problem-solvin- and use g, of school. The exhibits were outstanding and the students well versed on their project. A new committee was formed by the commissioners. The Summit County Centennial Celebration committee will be working on Summit Countys contribution for Utahs Centennial Celebration to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of statehood on Jan. 4, 1996 and the sesquincentennial of settlement by the pioneers on July 4, 1997. Summit County was the entry area for the State of Utah coming from the eakf through Echo Canyon and much of our states history started there. April Again the commissioners met to give a decision on the appeal of Richard Roberts on a conditional use permit for a proposed golf course in Browns Canyon. Because the project is located in the county, it does not have to meet the codes specified for the Snyderville Basin, where the vote must be unanimous, but only by a majority, to be sufficient to issue or reject the permit. Each commissioner gave his concerns on the project and asked that the planning staff make a more thorough study specifically on the environment, possible drainage into wetlands, scaring, site drawings, chemicals to be used as fertilizer and pest control, increase in traffic, adequate water, restaurant or retail sales, impact of wildlife and a review of urban land use so as to protect the areas agricultural zone. Fifth grader, Melanie Goates, conducted her first concert with the Utah Symphony on March 30 at Abravanel Hall. Melanie, daughter of David and Patricia Goates, of Kamas, is one of ten student con- involved in the Symphonys Fifth Grade Docent ductors Program. Melanie was selected by her teachers because of her musical talent and enthusiasm. She said she was shocked when selected and was very excited for this unique opportunity. Melanie likes all types of music and listens to classical music with her dad. They enjoyed attend- ing youth symphony concert to- -, gether. Closing the gates to fill the Jordanelle Dam began. The reservoir will be filled in four stages allowing engineers to analyze precisely how the dam behaves as water rises behind it. Minimum water released through the dam will be determined and agreed to by cooperat- ing agencies and directed by the State Engineers Office. When full, which is expected to be in four or five years, the reservoir will hold t. Jordanelle Dam 320,000 is about twice as high and more than twice as long as Deer Creek Dam. It has taken six years and over 14.5 million cubic yards of material to build the 3,700 foot long structure, which was topped out on Oct. 19, 1992. acre-fee- May Ralph Jones. May 22 brought bade to mind the floods of 1952 and 1983 with Chalk Creek roaring and speeding down the canyon and into Coalville. During previous years, precautions have been made with berms along the banks, new bridges and extended high cement walls. A large crew of people worked filling over 5,000 sand bags and placed at some of the low spots where flooding seemed likely. Some flooding of homes built in the lower areas in Upton was reported as well as some of the fields. The rodeo grounds at the, Summit County Complex in Coalville was filled with water overflowing a low bank. June Summit County participated in a three county housing survey spon- sored by the Mountainland Association of Government. The effort was a part of a five year housing plan required by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Summit Countys housing crunch warrants a study of available housing as well as identifying dwellings that may need significant repairs. The survey team also were to report if the dwellings are owned by low income residents, elderly or physically handicapped, which may qualify them to receive federal tax dollars for home repairs. Of interest to railroad buffs and others was the Union Pacific's "Big . Boy locomotive which came through Echo. It is the worlds largest operating steam locomotive. It stopped long enough for the pasand to view the sengers to in de-tra- historic churchschool house in Echo. The building is on the State and National Historic Registers. Francis Frontier Days Rodeo Queen was chosen along with her attendants. The queen for 1993 is Casisi Cowan, of Francis, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Cowans. Attendants are Stacy Hortin, of Francis, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Hortin, and Tanya Atkinson, of Francis, a daughter of Roy and Elaine Atkinson. Kamas Valley , Fiesta Days Rodeo Royalty for 1993 are Lynsi Georgi, daughter of Steve and Shari Georgi, of Oakley. First attendant is Julie Blazzard, daughter of John and Jackie Blazzard, of Kamas, and Shami Andaerson, daughter of Brent and Lisa Anderson, of Oakley. Groundbreaking ceremonies for the new Kamas City Hall was held on June 19. Mayor Prince did the honors using a backhoe to make the first break in the ground. July Wild Kingdom star Jim Fowler visited Summit County to promote commercial and is not zoned in that area thereby making it inappropriate in a residential neighborhood. Though the county, at this point, has no noise control ordinance in effect, the residents feel that the issue itself will drastically lower land values. Osguthorpe has raised several signa indicating the business but had not applied permission. to the county for Summit County Court Report District Court: Travis S. Holman, of Park City, date of birth, July 19, 1975, was convicted and sentenced for the crimes of Forgery, a Third Degree Felony, and Burglary, a Second Degree Felony, on Dec. 13, 1993. I1 i 4 Section 10 pages The Summit County Dairy Princess Pageant was held with nine girls competing to wear the crown for 1993-9- 4 and represent Summit County in various events. The girls were judged on an interview, a dairy dish, and a unprepared response, as well as poise and attitude. Lorinda Fawcett, of Henefer, is Dairy Princess. Lorinda is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lorin Fawcett. The two attendants are Geneva Jaussi, of Wanship, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Jaussi, and Mindee Jones, of Henefer, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Defendant was sentenced to four months in the Summit County Jail, fined $500; and placed on probation with the Department of Adult Probation and Parole for a period I' t A Number fifty ily hosted a "Centennial Birthday Open House at the Kamas LDS Church and many friends, neighbors, and family braved a harsh winter storm to pay tribute to him. Mr. Cooley had a significant impact on the history of Summit County, particularly in Woodland and Francis, where he lived and and necessary organization. They reported 63 searches,' which' included 6,195 donated to their vital rescues and searches with a total value of $148,040 for sion. the year 1992. man-hou- Volume 58 Review of 1993 in Summit County t f Summit Friday, December 31, 1993 I of 36 months. preservation of the lower animals. One way is to protect open space. One of Fowlers main interests lies in the interconnection of human and natural communities. He has worked to preserve natural habitat and thereby enhance the overall quality of life in many urban areas. Summit County Rodeo Queen for 1993 is Andrea Blonquist, a daughter of Cliff and Carol Joy, of Coalville. First attendant is Vicki Grant, daughter of A1 and Debbie Grant, of Hoytsville, and second attendant is Shawnee Bowen, daughter of Ron and Jolene Bowen, of Oakley. Nine girls entered the contest, and they all were very well qualified and did very well in the contest. Summit County Sheriff Eley appeared before the commission and requested more employees for his department. He stated that there has been a 35 percent increase in crime in the county, due mostly to the increase in the population. Youth gangs are coming to Summit County, finding it a close place to live to the big cities where they commit most of their crimes. However, the gangs are committing crimes in Summit County as well and Eley said we must be prepared to take care of these offenses before they bloom into more destruction and fatalities. With the Jordanelle Dam beginning to fill, the State Parks and Recreation officials say that the park system will top attractions and use. Hailstone recreation area will be the most intensely developed recreation facility in the state. There will be docks, restaurants, shops, beach playgrounds, house, toddler visitor center, amphitheater, marina and campsites more than any other park. There will be recreation activities year around. Jordanelle will be one of only two fully developed state parks in Utah when completely finished. Doug Geary, Summit County clerk for eight years, gave his resignation to the county effective Nov. 5. August The U.S. Postal Service announced the closing of the post office in Echo. Patrons of the service were very disturbed and have been vigorously fighting the closure for several years. The mail serve in Echo is one of the longest operating in the state beginning in 1854. The building currently used was originally built in the late 1800s. Glen Brown, of Hoytsville, and a former member of the Utah State House of Representatives, was selected to serve as a planning commissioner for Summit County. Brown filled the vacancy left with the resignation of Kelly Paskett, of Henefer. Owen (Scotty) Durrant returned to the building now used by the North Summit Senior Gub to visit a familiar place of business. The Echo Depot was put up for sale in 1972. Durrant bought the building and gave it to the dub to use for a meeting place. The building was moved to Coalville, where it now stands. Durrant has donated over 100 buildings to various groups, however, this was his first. The Woolgrowers Ladies Auxiliary Lamb Dinner was held on Aug. 14 at the Bowery in the county complex in Coalville. The dinner was done with dutch ovens and grills. Four hundred were served a delicious meal. Many of the diners were from some were camped at Camperworld and Echo Reservoir and are regulars n, who have shared the Bowery at previous lamb dinners. The North Summit Gass of 1957 held their class reunion on Aug. 16. A delicious turkey dinner was enjoyed by 26 class members and their partners. North Summits music teacher, Max Willard surprised the school board with a letter of resignation, and said he had accepted employment in retail sales. In December, the St; e Board of Education accepted .. stipulated agreement that Mr. Willard would voluntarily surrender his teaching certificate to have it revoked. The action was taken as a result of sexual misconduct. The board acted on the rec- of the Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission. Summit Countys Fair for 1993 was called a success once again. The parade with Miss Summit ommendation County and her attendants and royalty from the communities in the county were stunning as they rode on floats or horses. The booths were crowded as everyone wanted to eat old favorites such as Upton's scones and corn-on-the-co- b, Henefer Navajo tacos, and the Lions hamburgers, along with some of the newer good treats of ice cream and pizza and other good food. All the drinks were cold and a welcome relief as the weather was warm and just about perfect for the fair. The events, which actually started Aug. 7 and continued through Aug. 21, included Demolition Derbies, rodeos, exhibits, livestock, breakfasts and dinners, talent shows, and many other activities which should have included something for every interest. The grand finale was fireworks and street dance. September South Summits Gass of 1947 held a reunion at the high school. They enjoyed a hot lunch and toured the new high school which for some was their first glance at the building. They enjoyed visiting, reminiscing, and telling stories on themselves as well as classmates and previous school pranks. They listened to music and dancing and a steak dinner in the evening. Two local artists, Vern Wilde and Connie Madsen, had their selected by the commissioners to be placed with the rest of the paintings from previous years in the courthouse. Their paintings now belong to the county and are beautiful additions paintings to the collection. They were chosen Continued on Page 2A Kamas Lighting Winners Announced This week the lighting winners in Kamas were first place, the Westbees, and second place, Tom Snyder. Overall grand winner was Alan and Sheila Lewis. How dci you judge something like the lights this year? This was the question that the judges faced. An hour or better was spent view ing the lights, then back again around and back. Seven votes later, the final decision was made. Many places deserve a strong honorable mention. Everyone who put out lights certainly added to the joyous season. Best of all, Reddi-Kilowatt was tickled pink, and more so his boss, Utah Power and Light, is grinning like a Cheshire cat. |
