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Show tk Ammo I I Afi ofA &sii o& ..A ,A- - 9 t Coalville. Utah 84017 Friday. July 23, 1999 I $ IV V. CDossk Cor Show Three Evanston Students Die in Big Winner vif i .I Accident i V PAMELA ROBBLNS I c Bee Editor X According to Wyoming Highway Patrol information, three Evanston Wyoming students were killed 10 miles West of Little America near the Granger interchange on The accident occurred on Friday, July 16th as the youth were returning from a Youth Council meeting in Casper, Wyoming, around 5:38 p.m. The five were slated to lead Evanston High School as Student Body Officers in the Fall. The report stated the driver, Kody West Olson, age 17, allegedly lost control of the vehicle after running off the left side of the road, causing the 1998 Silver Mazda Van to roll over 4 times. Victims of the accident were Nicole Nikki Thomock age 17, Holly Leigh Burton, 16 and Melissa Anderson age 17. The driver was transported by Medical Helicopter to Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake with internal injuries, as was another passenger, Kim Nelson, 17, who was treated for internal injuries as well. Both have been released. Evanston High School Principal, David Bennett told The Bee that the three students were " n the upper third of school academics, and all had a great attendance record. These kids were always positive in their manncr-isms-thtalked to everyone, no matter what their status, and were upstanding in the community. After the accident, a healing type of situation was held in the school cafeteria, at which time students could share their grief and sign individual posters for each of the girls' families. We had almost all the school stuall the cowboys to the skaters-the- y dents show i A I IV V k, i ey up-fro- m cared deeply about the friends they had lost said e that belonged to a Bennett." They were a three-som- special group of kids. LDS Seminary Teacher. Ryan Richins, and neighbor to Anderson Thornock. said these two girls were amazing, and were two of the most perfect youth I have ever been associated with. Continuing, Richins made the comment that. The girls were pail of a group of about 20 kids who loved life and associated with everyone. The group really knew how to be friends to others, they were leaders and got involved with school and community events. They were part of a fantastic group of youth." Funeral services for the three were held on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 20th and 21st. Brenden Barker has a car to match his Mom and Dads PAMELA ROBBINS Bee Edit Coalville's Classic Car Show just seems to keep getting bigger and better with each year. With approximately 320 vehicles to view, main street was crowded not only with vehicles, but lots of folks out to enjoy the fun event. With main street being closed down at noon, the vehicles began to arrive around 1:00 p.m.. allhough a few early birds chose their places first. It is a pretty impressive sight indeed to view a touch of the past as they arrive in a big group. It is amazing how fast things can move along when everyone (obviously, there are many people who attend more than one show per year). If you came hungry, you didn't need to leave that way. not with the yummy food tempting your taste Prentiss and Diane Barker. buds. Greek and Hawaiian- - Burgers and Navajo Tacos. Lemon chillers, a beer garden, smoothies, and regular sodas-a- ll combined to fill a person up. and offer something for everyone. Mr. and Mrs. M.W. Carey of Burmingham. England, attended the Classic Car Show in Coalville in 1994, after hearing about it through a promotional effort. On Saturday, they were on hand once again to enjoy the event, saying they now fit their plans mound the show when they come to the States. It is love it! so exciting-w- e A special feature of the show this year was the marriage of J.C's. daughter, Shawndra. to Scott Averett. who were wed in the Coalville City Hall, complete with decorations, cake, guys in tuxs, ladies in their beautiful dresses. Cake and punch were served It to those who dropped by to wish the couple well. was only filling they got mamed at a car show since her father attends 1 50 of them per year. With the OlJies Production team on hand to supply music all day. and the Time Cruisers Band to lake over fir the Street Dance at night, people could boogie to their hearts content" all day long. According to organizer and CABA tCoalvtlle Area Marcie Palmer, Business Association) We really show a success-agaiwas great the car and the support of our appreciate everyone's help is The sponsor's. great thing watching everyone have fun. Palmer added that the only thing that could have made the show better was a hotter day. so vendors shows are meant to be could do a better business-ca- r HOT! The best part is watching people of all ages has ing so much fun together. n. Drowning Accident Claims Life of Midvale Man Coalville Woman Sustains Fatal Injuries in Accident PAMELA ROBBINS Bfc Editor Morgan County Sheriffs Deputies and East Canyon Slate Park Rangers were dispatched to a drowning at the South end of Fast Canyon Reservoir on Sunday July 18. at approximately 5:24 p in. According to a press release from the Morgan County Sheriffs Office, the vicum. Charlston Mike. 34 years of age. had been swimming to retrieve a raft when witnesses observed him go under the surface and fail to reappear. Divers from Morgan. Salt Lake and Summit County were called in to assist at the scene. He was pronounced dead at the scene by Life Flight Personnel. PAMELA ROBBINS Bee Editor Library Gifts Patrons with Genealogy To Assist Ruby Stokes, 53, of Chalk Creek passed away from Injuries sustained In a fatal two car accident on Monday, July 19, 1999, near mile marker 141, West of Jeremy Ranch, at approximately "6:53 ajn. According to a report from investigating Utah Highway Patrol Trooper, Matt McWhirter, the investigation into the accident is continuing but it appeared that the victim, driving a red Ford in the Ranger, was traveling Westbound on middle lane of travel, when a green Subaru wagon drifted over from the left lane into the middle lane making contact with the Ranger. Both vehicles then went off the road to the right, with the Ranger rolling several times, fatally injuring the driver. The driver and a passenger of the Subaru were transported to the U of U Medical Center in Park City, where they were treated and released. Stokes had touched many lives, due in part to her musical abilities, which she shared with many as she sang or played the piano at funerals, school events, church occasions, weddings and girls' camps. She especially lovjed being able to sing with two of her sisters. Diene Halverson and Julia Porter, only recently joining with them to perform at the old" Grand '01 Opry in Nashville, The issue was a controversial one. The public hearing over the Sensitive Lands Overlay zone drastically increased attendance at the Kamas City Council Meeting Tuesday night. Local residents, developers, and lawyers, raised OR COPY 4 Ruby Stokes with her husband and sons Tennessee, at which time they also enjoyed viewing ELVIS memorabilia, which was a real treat for her, according to a daughter-in-laComing from a family of 8 brothers and sisters, she soon learned how to become a feisty young woman, who knew how to stand up for believed in letting others what she believed-an- d know how she felt on any given subject Talented in crafts, sewing baby quilts, play- ing the piano, (she recently began giving lessons) singing, getting her yard and home r main gift in life, according to a family member, was loving her family, and making them her top priority." Recently, she talked local artist, Connie Madsen, into putting her sons faces on canvas- - a project which was recently completed. Along with sons, Rob, Gary and Brandon, associated many happy times were shared-ofte- n with music, the great outdoors, home and holidays. Boy! did she ever love holidays-an- d togcthcr-hc- worked on making them special for everyone. said one son. Those close to the family remember her enthusiasm for sports, whether watching one of her sons play or while participating on her baseball team, of which she was a member until in her own words joked. I'm getting loo old and time to let the just cant move fast enough-it- s over." ones take younger Along with her friend and life companion, husband. Robert Bob, lots of time was spent giving love and attention to their three grand- children. Brittney, Camryn and Kylee Jo. Where you seen grandma, you usually would find at least one of the grandchildren as well. The night before the accident, she jumped on the trampoline with them and told them stories for over an hour said a daughter Stokes believed that everyone should live life to the fullest and enjoy each day- - laugh, dance and sing every chance you get." in-la- Kamas City Passes Controversial Sensitive Lands Zone BY JAN ROWLEY Kamu Cormpuntlert ; valid arguments both for and against the proposed ordinance, which limits development, in sensitive" areas. If you take value from someone, you have to pay for it. said Jim Kaiserman, developer of Grassy Creek Subdivision in Kamas. This was the sentiment of many of the people and their lawyers, not in favor of the ordi- nance. You are denying our clients the opportunity to use their land for the lightest and best use. said Jones, who was pinch hitting for Bruce Baird. Baird represents the Jensen and Filgcrald families in their fight to be able to develop their land as they sfec fit. Later in the meeting, Sherrie Christensen, L.and Use Planner for Knmas. responded to the comment. The highest and best use for property is a matter of perspective," site said. It may be the highest use in value, but is it best for the property. she asked. Uvals supporting the ordinance agreed. Paul llortin. Librarian receives hooks from Muriel Burt (right) of Midway, Chapter Regent and Trudv Geary, Chapter Member, of Coalville. Mountain Ridge Chapter of the Daughters of the Amencan Revolution recently presented a e set of books to the Coalville City Library entitled four-volum- "DAR PATRIOT INDEX". Genealogy is one of the interest areas of the organization. These books list alphabetically the names of those men and women who either fought in the Revolutionary Wur or supported it in some way. Stales from which they enlisted, birth and death dates, rank, and spouses names are included when such information is known. These volumes are there fur library patrons to use. and they can be helpful in searching for ancestors of that period. vf s continued on page 3 t |