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Show November 6, Ground the Corn 198 The Summit County Bee Page 3A Spooks and Goblins Visit On Halloween PAMELA ROBBINS Bee Editor . , . . There were a number of big and little spooks and goblins that passed by the way of the Summit County Bee Office as part of the annual Halloween school trek Also, Halloween night brought out some cute little numbers to bring smiles to lot of faces, although I must admit some of the older ones were a little spooky. This tradition allows for grown-up- s to join in the fun as well, and there wereindeed some who got into the swing of things to help spice it up a little.Soooo, sit back for a moment and look at some of the cute (and interesting) shots of Halloween 98 , . Mks Princess" Joins with Min 50s Model" to have a time aS only best Mends can da ' spe-d-al More haUoween photo continued on B7 Meeting: Held Future To Discuss Football For Little League . PAMELA ROBBINS -- V stand for each field. Volunteers to Bee Editor A meeting was held over the spearheaded by Mike Giant, Recreation nreimnn, to dis- week-en- d cuss potential plans for little league football participants. Ive received a number of calls from parents wanting to know whether the youth program will be discussing the possibility of using full pads and going with full contact games, stated Grant, giving die reason for calling the meeting. Implementing the Ute Youth Football League into the youth recreation program raised a number of questions, the issue topping the list being the $40,000.00 it would cost to begin. Listed under this issue is included: cost per year to run the program, cost per family when there is more than one child involved, cost for unsupplied equipment ( shoes, socks etc.), and cost for travel expenses. Also noted on die list handed out were: the need for two 80 yard fields close to one another, fond raisers-providia concession ng Assisted Living Facility had two son involved in the league program said that be thought there were a lot of worthwhile things that come from participation, however he noted that "parents must be ready to make a heavy commitment because there is a lot of time involved. "Could we possibly join in with South Summit in order to save some cost expenditures? Although that was listed as a possibility, there work the concession, to organize the fond raisers, to do chains, scoring, and stats. Also, coaching, with practice times being three times a week and 2 hrs. per day with games being played every Saturday. Freshman program at the school being lost, having possible effects on die JV Team. Why no public meeting? Grant said he felt that before inviting the public, it would be better to call just a few together to hold a type of "brainstorming session to get some input before making die meeting an open forum. For the eleven present at the meeting held at the Court House, there were differing opinions, both strong in their feelings. It was stated that South Summit had become a part of the Ute program as has Wasatch and Park City allowing for a greater playing field located closer to home boundaries, although several of the games would be held in Salt Lake. "I think die important tiling here is trying to determine what the benefits for such a program would be stated one father,, "Are tfe frying to say.'lets get the kids i . a under ith die exception of the 10 bed skilled care unit being proposed. The $1,200.00 dollar cost being projected also has additional costs such as differirfe amounts for services die resident ufight need such as: cleaning, laundry services, help with medication, gmong osiers. "It became apparent about a year ago, that we might need legal assistance said Johnson, adding that we have always had a good reception here "Because we have spent a large amount of dollars on this project we sre not just going to leave it. Coalville Sings Las Vegas changes, as they. take place, so that he could keep die council informed. ... , . . fjwitinuing, turner siud."With over. 30 other companies, why does Quality Health Care need to receive everything free- - they originally promised 40 beds, and it is now down to 20. The staff ratio his changed as well, and why did the County change legal entities without any advertisement Serenity Ranch will be charging flat rate fobs of $2230.00 for everything, including services needed. .. So, with tire issue still not complete- Miss Mummy and Miss Fun Picnic join together for good time. Miss Snow Princess, all dressed in blue is accompanied by her best friend" ( MOM) Commission Notes Continued antinued from front page The results from the poll which lists concerns expressed, was taken at the Summit County Fair, with most respondents coming from die North end of foe .County, produced ' the following: Increasing taxes- 55.21 , Ecological impact on foe area caused by foe games-38.5- 4, j Increase in' number of permanent residents in Summit County-38.0- 2 . Lifestyle change-35.4- 2, the Games have ended-29.1- 7, decrease 'in property value Rob Stokes, former Coalville a finalist in the 16fo resident was National Star Mania Talent . Competition held at the Silverton Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada. The three day event was held from October 11 to 13, 1998. The event began with a command performance on Sunday night featuring previous Star Mania winners. The competition began Monday morning at 9:00 am with preliminary performances running all' day Monday and Tuesday. The final round was held from 8:00 pm until 11:30 pm ' Tuesday evening. Oswold Balfor, a Producer with International Media Services, introduced Rob to Star Mania. Mr. Balfor brought nine Salt Lake City performers to Las Vegas to con-pet- e in one of Las Vegas' finest Stsr Mania productions. Over 130 talented artists from across the United States entered in their ly settled and with questions still choice of 8 categories. The prelim"floating through foe ah" residents are inaries were judged by forte top wondering just when and if they will artists in the field. Rob sang a total be getting an assisted living facility of 4 songs, 3 in the preliminaries anytime soon. and 1 in foe finals. In the prelimi-ua- y round, Rob entered 2 songs in foe Country Category and 1 song in the Pop Category. His Country category selections were "In This Life by Collin Raye and "Cross My Heart by George Strait His Pop category selection was "Stuck on You by Elvis Presley. That is the song that sent Rob to the finalsl The final round was judged by three different top Las Vegas artists. Rob didnt finish first however, one out of three isnt bad. Rob will begin working on his first CD and will be preforming locally around the Salt Lake area. Upcoming events include performances in Wendovef, Nevada and the University of Utah u well as television. He is tiie son of Bob and Ruby Stokes of Chalk Creek, who accompanied him to Las Vegas along with his Unde Gary Porter and Diane who provided hu cheering section along with his proud wife, Gail, who resides with her husband in West Jordan. Proud grandmothers include Laurine Stokes, Chalk Creek and Barbara Porter of Porterville. . , follow- ing the games-17.1- 9. ' A video is being produced that . a yummy One little bunny has run too many miles this day-e- o Mom has been given a "treat of her own. Increase in crjnte that will last after After the meeting. Commissioner Soter refused to talk with die owner of Serenity Ranch, Scott Turner, who wanted to ask the Commissioner a few pointed questions. Serenity Ranch is another assisted living facility that will soon be breaking ground in the Oakley rise answers7 fon fashion. purchased once joining the league stays within die league, or in other words, equipment purchased would have to stay even if the program was dropped later. My concern is that of traveling with so many young people and die time that would have to be involved to make practices and games. "Parrots are hard pressed to make it to all die tilings their youngsters are involved in now, I cant imagine putting in three nights a week plus Saturdays. were additional com-- . merits heard. Another alternative? Continuing to play flag football for the younger ages, with .only fo$.7fo. anfo8thv grader playing full contact football,. . with the possibility of joining a league in the Wyoming areas to play against There is also another possibility, but due to time constraints, infor-mation was lacking. It concerns joining a Wasatch front league in which the games would be played throughout the Morgan, Weber County region. Cost of joining this program is unknown. Mr. Grant said that he would be doing some additional studies to get more facts and thro a public meeting could bp held to poll foe parents on which avenue they would like to pursue. m told I am not against competition-ju- st said Turner. unfair competition There are just too many questions not being answered and I would like to have some of diem fairly addressed. I applaud the Johnsons' for being able to obtain a $600,000.00 piece of property for nothing with no taxes either."As to WHY didnt Serenity Ranch put in their application into foe County? "We warn? together at that time. "They applied for HUD assistance before we did stated Turner. We got our loan, they didnt, why? We have been wiring honest questions and won- -, der why we are not getting clear con-- , This cute little cow is out for trick or treating in udderly ' the Comiiiissioner and Johnson that he would like to be kept notified of any Scates ' would still be substantial cost involved, also, everything that is Continued from pg. 1A Mayor "Raggedy Ann John' in' with "Mr. Toga Party" for a few laugh along the parade route. will hopefully address questions that County Citizens are wondering about, said Dotson. "Residents are not planning on being gone from the area during die games according to Dotson, referring to the statistics from the poll, "but there is a great number stating they would like to be a part of the fames' Volunteer the through prbgram.Because of this, Dotson stated that roe of the best ways to get involved is for the youth to begin now to gain experience by working at one of the game venue areas such as the Sports Park and : ' area would not have to be finished before foe Olympics, "although it would be nice to have them in place. These thoughts were gleaned after meeting with Frank Joldik (SLOC) in Salt Lake City. An SLOC member who attended Mondays meeting said that there would probably be a need to have at i tem. Brian Bellamy, County Human least 18,000 volunteers for the Resource Director, brought the ' games, with training being held. proclamation to the Commissioners, Volunteers would be required to which they signed proclaiming tire work hard and long hours and week as Ribbon Week. would probaMy. be needed each and every day during foe 14 days of the games. Also discussed were, measures such' as how transportation to and from work may be impacted, whether or not parents picking up their children from school or a friends' house would be hampered, increase in the crime rate. All in all, said Dotson,Taking ' it slow and easy and working with caution, good legacy types of activities will result He also took time to thank Executive 'Assistant, Anita Lewis for her efforts in helping with the poll. ' ' i V Moving day soon to ' ARRIVE Commissioners voted to approve ' ski areas. having a' moving cbmpany assist Commissioner Soter announced with moves within foe Court House a proposal to put away $30,000.00 a bn Thursday; November 3 and year so that students in Summit : Friday November 6. Rocky County could attend the Games. ' Mountain Movers was the company This is not a sure tiling but one that chosen to assist with the move at a needs to be discussed by the cost of $212.00 per hour for 8 peoCommission Board and members of ple, rounding out the ciosf to the SLOC (Salt Lake Olympic Committee.) RIBBON WEEK REVISITED County Commissioners wore their red ribbons inscribed with pur- -' plie writing to show their support for the non violencenon drug program that is being taken to County Students throughout the school sys' The first line of the proclamation reads: Whereas, substance abuse among foe youth in Summit County is '. . above the Utah , State averge, caused Commissioner Richins to state that he felt "disturbed" to hear that Summit County was so high on the list of drug problems. "This statement really bothers me" stated the Commissioner, as he made a request that Brian make several copies of the proclamation and send them to churches and Schools within the County. "Kids who are growing up now, have to go through so many more life changes, and drug use is growing daily. If we contacted tire Sheriffs office, we would probably find that drugsdivorce are contributing factors to' most of the Statistics deputies are involved in. Because of Ribbon Week, Commissioner Schifferli said that he had "taken foe time to talk with his children about drugs and vio- ' lence and the importance to avoid them. ".This is a really good program for the students to take part in. lerrick FAIR BOARD PRESIDENT. . NAMED Cliff Blonquist wu officially Salt Lake is the host city, not Park . named to be the President of the City. Soter also commented that he . Summit County Fair Board. Mr. felt the East side of the County Blonquist says one of his name should feel little or no impact that goals as President is to "involve " The FBI would be in charge of more people throughout the entire at Kimballs Works department security" and " taxes shouldnt be junction which was traded in order County in the fair activities. raised due to a large amount of to build the new Mr. Blonquist will replace Mr. County Services. . Federal Funding. checked will Osmond who has done a be to make Richard Building, Soter also stated that highway sure that no oil or grease remains super job while carrying out the system interchanges in the Basin can be detected under the dirt. role of Fair Board leader. '"The. one thing we need to remember, stated Soter, is that Radke, County Engineer, also told the board that although change orders continue to come in' on tire remodeling new construction projept, it is still within budget Radke also told fop board that thq former site of the County, . |