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Show 'jnyrrt'ii i "' i p " ThE SUMMIT COUNTy w m In This Issue . . . . UPA Ck 307 U. 200 S. ,15005 UT Salt Lake City, 13199 84101 N.S 7A S.S. GRAduATiON dEdlCATEd TO SERVINQ SUMMIT COUNTy 50 Coalville, UT 84017 Friday, June 2r 1995 Volume 60 p A Section 8 Number Twenty B Section pmqes 6 pqes Interview With Kamas Police Chief getting involved with projects like the Special Olympics. "I've tried to be involved with projects of this nature whenever possible, and I appreciate the hard work and effort of Ramona Fellows on behalf of the run. "I love my job, and couldn't see myself doing anything else," he continued after saying he had been across the country twice, storing experiences in his memory. "It shocks me sometimes to realize I'm Chief of Police, but I try hard even though I find myself being over zealous at times - that can be both good and bad," he said. Working with my staff, who are the best, makes life and my job run smoother. Snow! v Alcohol No winter maintenance, but hey! it's almost summer. Special Olympics Law Enforcement torch Run m-- , offenses, including DUIs, illegal consumption and contributing to minors tops the list of concerns in the area, according to Kamas Gty Chief of Police Todd Hixson. With more growth coming into play and more visitors, the problem seems to become more prominent. Hixson says he and his fellow of- ficers, Thad Fitzsimmons with Errik Ovard and Jim Mellon as reserve officers, work well together and try to keep on top of things. i They especially appreciate the assis tance of other agencies who assist them, especially the Summit County Sheriffs Office, and Brad Wilde, firearms instructor. With alarms, suspicious persons, driving citations, personal assists, arrests, etc. having to be made, his department spends much time play"The city council ing "catch-up- '. and Mayor Prince have been helpful and great to work with," according to Hixson. Todd, who was involved with the 5K Torch Run in Park City on Saturday, said that he really enjoys "Sometimes, things (situations) are not always what they seem to be, and it is important that officers put 'their ducks in a row'. With the stroke of a pen, someone's life could be changed, so law enforcement officers have a large responsi- bility to remember 'any doubt -- check it out' - even with something as simple as a speeding ticket." "Keeping law and order in a small community can really keep you on the go, but it's rewarding to meet so many citizens in the community and be of assistance to them." Upper Provo Lakes Stabilization "Construction Projects Various construction projects will be occurring on the Kamas Ranger District of the Wasatch-Cach- e National Forest during the summer of 1995 and continuing for the next few years. The projects are a result of the Central Utah Project, the Jordanclle Dam and Reservoir, and are a cooperative effort between the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Reclamation, Central Utah Water Conservancy District, and the Utah Reclamation Mitigation and Conservation Commission. Construction began last summer on the Washington Lake Dam and will Utah Special Olympics is an internationally recognized and fully sanctioned sports and training program for children and adults with mental retardation. The program is founded on the belief that athletes with mental retardation can, with proper instruction and encouragement, leam, enjoy and excel in be finished this year. Washington Lake is located near the popular Crystal Lake Trailhead, 27 miles east of Kamas just off the Mirror Lake Hwy. 150. Due to the construction, Washington Lake will be temporarily drawn down and the area directly adjacent to the dam will be closed to public use. Visitors to the area will encounter construction noise and possible short traffic delays. All campgrounds and trails will remain open during construction. Another project will begin this summer further up the highway at Lost Lake. The Lost Lake Dam will be reconstructed and-thlake will be temporarily drawn down to allow for the construction on the dam. Lost Lake Campground will remain open but it will be impacted with noise from the construction. Vehicles may encounter short delays along the highway during the construction which is anticipated to e continue through the summer of 1996. Long Lake, located two miles in to the Lakes Backcountry, will be stabilized during the 1995 summer field season. Stabilization efforts will include reconstructing the dam to make it lower and wider for stability and safety. The trail at Long Lake will be for a short distance to avoid the construction area. ed More detailed information pertaining to these projects or other recreational opportunities in this area can be obtained at the Kamas Ranger District, 50 East Center Street, in Kamas or by calling the Kamas Ranger District at (801) 783-433- 8. Three Narrowly Escape Tragedy ?' - y 'S. 'r dividual and team sports. The Torch Run, founded by Wichita, KS, Police chief Richard Lamunyon in 1981, was begun when he saw a need to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics. The Torch Run, he felt, was a way to involve local law enforcement personnel with the com& by Pamela Robbins The 1995 Memorial Torch vRun Benefit Dinner and Candlelight Vigil was held on Saturday, May 27, at the Winter Sports Park Lodge in Park City. The event was held to remember and honor the Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice while in the line of duty in the State of Utah. After the dinner, a candlelight vigil took place in which a flower .was placed in a wreath for each fallen officer. Hie wreath was taken to the Peace Officers Memorial in the Capitol Rotunda. A statewide run by law enforcement officers to raise money for and promote the awareness of Utah - Special Olympics was held from- - May 15-Ju- ne 1. The torch was brought into Park Gty on Saturday morning at 8 a.m. and taken to Cole Sport, where several excited runnerwalkers were waiting. The group, wearing match- began their 5K ing RunWalk, with lots of enthusiasm ts, despite the cool weather. After returning, the group was treated to refreshments, prize drawings, and winners were announced. All Utah Law Enforcement communities, including state, county, city and federal officers, get involved with the run, with over 600 Utah officers running the torch in 1994. The torch entered the BYU Stadium on June 1, marking the opening ceremonies for the Utah Special Olympic Summer Games. munity and Special Olympics. The program was presented to the International Association of Chiefs of Police after three successful years in place. Since then, the Torch Run has expanded to all fifty states, the District of Columbia and sixteen countries worldwide, including the United Kingdom and Bermuda, with more being added yearly. Over seventeen million dollars was raised nationwide for the Special Olympics in 1994, with Utah Law Enforcement officers rais- ing over $200,000 for the Utah Special Olympics. Official organizing body of the Torch Run is the International Association of Chiefs of Police with official state sponsors: Hardee's, KKAT, KALL, and Oldies 94 Radio, The Good Sam's Club, Cellular One, and The Law Enforcement Torch Run Board for Special Olympics. National sponsors are Motel 6 and Red Lobster. Thanks' to Ramona Fellows and Todd Hixson for their enthusiasm and organization of the local run. f'Kfifh', t Memorial Day traditionally seems to invite people to enjoy water sports. This year, near Henefer, three persons narrowly escaped a tragedy on Sunday, May 28. debris in three feet of water. Her two companions made it to shore as several at the scene tried unsuccessfully to pull Aikin ashore with a rope. Chris Thomas, 31, of Murray, became a hero as he forded the treacherous water to free Aikin and taing her ashore, with the effort taking more than a half hour. Traffic slowed to a crawl in the area, where barrels are in place as part of the road improvement pro- Rita Aikin, 19, Joey Toscharo, 18, both of Salt Lake, and Brandon Broadwater, age unknown, of Park Gty, decided to take a canoe expedition down the churning, swift flowing Weber River. Toscharo was the only one of the three with any previous experience. ject The canoe capsized throwing the three from the canoe and Xikin became wedged between a boulder and Once again, people proved there are still good Samaritans in the world by bringing blankets from their vehicles to cover those who were suffering from the cold water experience - forming a wind break around the group with blankets and their bodies and offering to assist in any way possible. Morgan County Sheriffs Deputy Brent Winkelman, said "Those who lack experience should avoid running the river during high run-off- ." "Stay out of the river, especially around diversion sites," says Summit County Sheriff Red Eley. "With the run-obeing so extreme this year, the danger is especially high and people need to use caution ff around the water." |