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Show UMMI 50' Vol. 74 No. 18 Vi j1 Friday, May 2, 2003 Coalville, Utah 84017 Superintendent Littleloni to Leave South Summit Leadership Position easy decision but I guess it's time to move on." said Mr. Littleford. Ilis service to the community of the Kanins Valley and South Summit School District spans .10 years- - serving as Principal for 16 years and Superintendent for the past 14 years. Ilis educational pursuits began in his hometown of Lclii where he was raised and graduated from high school before attending Brigham Young University (BYU) lo obtain his Bachelors Degree. Ilis Mdslcrs Degree came from the University of California and his Doctorate from BYU. Superintendent Littlcfords 42 years of education also includes being a teacheradministrator in California for eight years, and a teacheradministrator of LDS church supervised schools in Samoa for four years. Speaking of highlights of his years as South Summit Superintendent. Mr. Littleford said tliere were several that first conies to mind. "I am proud of the education our youth receive. We. in the district, have worked hard lo make sure students are fostered through a competency program and not just involved in seat lime or getting report cards. We try to adapt lo the students needs. It is interesting to me that as I am now dosing out my years of service, (iovemor laraviu BY PAMELA ROBBINS Ikv HJitor A man known lo be of quid determination. Superintendent Mark Liltlcford lias announced his retirement effective June .VI. 'll wasn't an has announced the Slate Office of Education is adopting- - with slight language changes, what wc have attempted to do the past 15 years. Continuing he said "I am comforlahle that we are ahead of the curve in our educational progress. Based on reseaich data we have proved the piogrums are worthwhile. Implementing innovative educational pursuits has taken a great staff to bear out. We have followed an aggressive. bold program." Chances, if any . "A lot!" said the educator, including the tact that three new schools- - one for each ol the grade Icvels-high- . middle and elemental v. have been constructed. On the near horion is a new physical fitness aquatic building which will be 'a gieal asset to the youth and community it serves." Opening of the new facility is tentatively planned lor late August in time for the beginning of the new school year. Change of any type is a given when a district grows and time marches on. "In the past if a student got in trouble at school they would usually be in trouble at home as well and the pioblem was solved. It seems unfortunate that is not always the case in today's world. It is still a manageable task but it is one of the biggest Conlinunl on page AS Regional iXetrs iXoles Arrest in laiial ITU ITnuil Cii.so April 7, the Park City Police Department received a complaint from management of a local bank regaiding nit ATM tr.md in the amount of approximately $4500 miming between late l ebuiary and mid March. The suspect dciMicd a fraudulent cheek and an empty deposit envelope and withdrew funds against those Iraud-ulcn- l deposits. While investigating the case. I'aik City detectives determined another local business also suffered losses liom the same suspect. Detectives arrested a 2 year old Paik (Tiv man April 21. The suspect was charged with nioic than ten leloiiy charges including theft, forgery and tlielt by ilcccpiicn and was hooked into the Summit County jail. Siinunil Itiiuilvt Tnir Now is the lime to begin making plans to exhibit ycui lavoiiie items or to attend one of the many tun planned events. The Summit County Little Miss Buikuion contest will he held June 7 at the Oakley Town Hall and rodeo gumnds. ( inis ages i to 14 may enter the competition with the deadline king May All. l or more information contact Tcniiu Lncuhy at 4 IV7N I 4701 The Summit County tjueen Pageant will he held on July A I with the Derby planned lor S.uuidnv Aug. 2 .u 7 p m. is scheduled Ini Moud.iv Aug The l;ann Bureau Talent 4 at 7 p.m. Exhibits entered in the lair begin on the 5th. The held Tuesday Aug. 5 at 7 Little Uuckaroo timed events will p.m. August A; Youth Pel lest, sheep dog dials and tlie Little Buckaroo Main Rodeo show. Ihuisday, Aug 7; 4 II and I FA Market Livestock entries accepted and weighed in. Lamb showmanship, hog showmanship. AT V mud hog. Friday, Aug. X; livestock judging, food Ninths open, grand stand entertainment. PKCA Rodeo and lnewoiks. dance. Saturday August 9; Luilv bird hicukl.tsi. kids inn. Ms run, ami sale, dutch oven cookparade. Jr. livestock buyer's lmieh-ooff, grandstand entertainment and I'KCA Rodeo and tirewoiks. IX-m- o k n County Leaders Attend UAC Conference BY PAMELA ROBBINS lice Utah Association The of Counties (UAC) held their annual springtime meeting last week in Price with several Summit County leaders in attendance. County Clcik Sue I'bllett said the main purpose of the conference is for elected officials lo receive updated information pertaining lo the various county dcpait-mcnl11w group in attendance also had an opportunity to listen to several motivational speakers including Governor Mike Leavitt who wel s. comed those attending the conference. "It made lor a good learning experience especially when it came to learning about furthcoming election changes and icforms." "Voting procedures in Summit County .lie on track." said Foiled whose first deadline for federal funding was April 2). Once a month, clerks meet with Lieutenant (iovernoi, Olcne Walker and Amy Nacc.ii.iio. elections director for the A vendor show of possible new voi mg machines was held last mouth at the stale capilol building. County Recorder Alan Spriggs state. said the conference is something he has looked loiward to each lime they are held as an opportunity to learn the latest technology fmm from the 29 counties in ihc stale, Each auxiliaiy has its own group and attends meetings that pertain to specific issues siiiiiiiiiniing iIk individual ilcp.irtmcnts. .ilthoiigh they often meet with other groups that may have shared issues ol concern. Being in place lor ovet 5u yeais the two general conference sessions ate licld in April and Novcmbci At that lime, discussion is ccuicicd on problems that may need to come to the attention of the Stales legislative body, which can hcnclil the enure slate in the long tun. said Spriggs, "lliis year a total of 7 Mi bills were filed- - that's a lot of reading. I he bills are read and reviewed to sic if there is general suppoti or if not. work toward making eoiiipioiuises for the best of the cilicns. (men bills help the government luiu lion more efficiently. Currently Summit County and the UAC organization has a great winking relationship with lepie-eu-lativ- congiess." I he spring phase of the conference deals with training and specific issues. "When elected, we have an obligation to represent ihc citizens of our conuiiumlies. In general, a professional staff that use picsciiiuliuiis and are a real asset to those in oil ice puls on the conferences. I lie board of director mem-hci- s is a cross section that change I mm year to year mi there is a broad view of talents and ideas used. If you want lo make an impact it is important to participate in the organia-lion.- " County Assessor Barbara Kresser said her dcpnituk'nt this year met to discuss a variety of subjects that included bankruptcy and how to file claims piopcrly. Motor vehicle changes and low income housing valuations were also topics of discussion In Summit County there are currently seven areas listed as low income housing; Meadow apartments in Kamas. Aspen Villa apartments. I .Ik Ridge apartments, Cualiaunl on page A3 llrmtos Kern ISivcr tiirnvnl Kern River (ias Transmission Company has received approval from the Federal l.ueigy Kcgul.imiy Commission (I LRC) to place its 200 4 l.xpansion Iu'ieit iuin seiviee May I. tor natand will begin accepting nominations hom its ural gas delivery Incontinence on that dale. "kc .ue cxiicmcly pleased the FliKC has granted Us lm.il approval to place the 2004 Expansion Project into service," said Rolvrl I.. Shuler, president of Kern River. This expansion is a icmaikahlc project that is ready to go into service as a result nt unprecedented cooperation between federal agencies, uistomcrs. cnniracims and Kern River personnel. Wc look forward to seising our new customers with the continued high reliability nui existing shippers have come to expect." The $1.2 billion expansion protect ol 717 miles of loop pipeline adjacent lo the existing pipeline system will moie than double the amount of nalm.il gas tiunspoiu-on the Kern River able lo system. Once placed into service. Kcin River will transport approximately 1.74 billion cubic leel per day through its 1,679-mil- e pipeline system. The new facilities will ducctly serve nearly 6.500 megawatts ol new electric generation and help promote energy price stability and lefiabihty throughout the western energy market. k Ainmraii Looion Inhirnialioii The Coalville iHst 493 of American legion is undertaking a project to collect names and data regarding all servicemen and women from the North Summit area who have served in the Armed Forces, litis data is king lormulaied in order to have an accurate and descriptive record nt all those veterans, tkir evri-enccs- , as well as meritorious awatds and special recognitions which can displayed for public view at various local social events, such as Memorial Day, Iinlvpcndencc Day and Summit goal is lo have a visual display, which County Fair events. can be viewed by (lie North Summit youth All veterans from the North .Summit area (or ihetr families lor deceased nK'mkrs) are requested to contact At Cl.uk (post histo7 in outer lo gather individual data for inclusion rian) at in the project book. k Ik BY PAMELA ROBBINS lice Mil Summit County Commissioners and elected officials met with Congressman Rob Bishop Monday April 27 in a relaxed informal setting as part of a program with representadesigned attmnd tives from the districts he represents. Ilie reason is "to find out what the needs of my constituents are and what help I can possibly give them," said Bishop. I just want to keep the lines of communication open." Of his experience in the congressional seat as a freshman representative from Utah, Bishop says "it is a lot different than I anticipated. There is a lot mote talking and less listening than I thought there would be." When asked llie question How liasy Would It Be To Reach You (on a scale of with 10 being the most difficult) the Congressman said he would guess it to he about a 9. He went on lo encourage putting cvciything down in writing and sending it to his District Director, Peter Jenks or Deputy District iiK-ctin- Cwifimnf m page A4 X Vf M ' : fi'-- l 346-440- ITirlisiilo liriyi ling I'nrgrniii The county ix trying lo provide a free cmhside recycling service collection to rcshienlx of the Kamas Valley but need at least anotkr 125 households to sign up to make the service economically feasible. program is five lo Hu public but they have to sign up lo participate. They will provided with a recycling container that will picked up once a week. I lie Kamas Valley recycling program can accept up to I .(MM) household hut only about 375 have signed up so far. A minimum of 500 is needed to allow the program to kgin. Participating in Ik program will liclp defci the cost of a new landfill for a longer period of lime, said Kevin Callahan County Three Mile landfill has a six lo Public Works Administrator. eight year useful life remaining ami a new lamllill is estimated lo cost between $3-- million. 1 lie piogram will accept all paper, plastics, aluminum, and steel cans and cardNiaid. Tksc materials will he recycled. To sign up call County Public Woikx at Ik k k ;.v & &SSS3& tS Sign-lj- i Ik 5 t) From left In right - Commissioner Ken Woolstenhulme, Commissioner Shuunu Kerr, Congressman Roll Bishop and Commissioner Bob Richer. Continued un page Ai Inside The Summit County Bee 2 Section Classifieds Happenings Movies Obituaries Opinion Public Notices School News 16 Pages B7,8 Af A8 B6 A2 Bf B2,3 |