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Show VoL Coalville, Utah 84017 Friday, March 24, 2000 69 No. 12 Name Chosen for County Library Search and Rescue Receives Gracious Donations said that with over 200 entries being submitted, the decision was a hard one to make. Two other entries. Treasure House and Parley's Park were submitted to the County Commission Board who gave their approval to the Spring Creek Title. According to Mellor, the name should be a great one to work with because of having historical significance as it is the name of a nearby stream bed. The lucky w inner of the SSO.OO prize was Clara Jane Kilhourn. daughter of John and Allison Kilbourn. She is 9 years old. Clara Jane Kil bourn b the lucky winner of a $50.00 prize after her entry of Spring Creek Library was chosen in the Name the County Library Contest which was held recently. PAMELA ROBBINS Bee Editor When the new Library is open for business in the Spcciui Services Building at Kimball's Junction, it will have a new name. Instead of the current Snyderville Basin Showing off the new donated equipment are Search and Reecue Commander, Bill Stokes ( on sled) and (I to team, Don LaFay- - Vice Commander and SgL Bob Bates-Sherifdept, liaison for the unit Library title, the Library will now be called the Spring Creek Library. Library Director, Bonnie Mellor, r) Jeff Brown- - member of S & R attends 3rd grade at Jeremy Ranch Elementary and has one brother and two sisters. Clara Jane loves to watch the NBA and NFL on television with soccer and snowboarding being her favorite sports. Summer is an exciting time for the young lady as she gets to enjoy the association of her cousins at The Ranch in Woodland. is involved She with Designation Imagination, an after school program that encourages team based creative problem solving techniques, and is a smart and creative student. Congratulations....... fs PAMELA ROBBINS Bee Editor Members of the Summit County Search and Rescue team are used to receiving calls at all hours of the day and night, telling them to prepare themselves to locate a missing person jxperaons: What they jowl t used to b receiving awards or donations that will help them in future searches. Such was die case recently when die Search and Rescue unit were die recipients of two Arctic Cat 98 powder special 600 snowmobiles and a 38 foot 98 special edition enclosed feather! ight trailer which will hold 4 sleds" and 2 medical toboggans. The trailer b number 6 in a series of 25 trailers. The gifts were presented to the uniUyJybalf of their efforts in die successful rescue attempt of two mdK' viduals Stewart Hughes and Rick Peterson in January 2000. The men spent 2 days in the Uintah Mountains after having their snowmobiles become bogged down in deep snow inatavine. Wasatch County Search and 'Rescue also assisted in the search and 2- - 2000 High Mark Snowmobiles and a 1998 Arctic Cat Snowmobile after both Search and Rescue unit representatives met to received divide the property given to them. It is always great when searches turn out successful and when two or more search teams can join together in thrir efforts said Summit County Search-anRescue: Commander, Bill Stokes. A letter written to the Search teams from Stewart Bodifle aAd Hughes shared their feelings as they wanted all who assisted with the search and rescue effort to accept their Sincerest thanks for their commitment and dedication in serving us in this extreme time of need. They expressed their thanks for the sacrifice and selfless efforts and professional manner in which the search was conducted. Commander Stokes also received, on behalf of the unit, a signed letter from the Summit Fi County Commissioners.-Richins and Eric Schifferii, thanking them for their heroic efforts." It takes special dedication when human lives are at stake. Citizens of Summit County and of the Wasatch front are fortunate to have certified and well trained individuals who respond within a moments notice. The families conveyed heartfelt appreciation for the effort that went forward in their behalf. We share in that gratitude and appreciation. Hats off to you and the CmCt-Shcldo- n. Cliff Blonquist Search and Rescue The team. Summit County Search and Rescue Receives Award now has individual teams,, Team that specialize in dog searchesr horses, sleds, ATVs. climb and dive teams and feature an ICS v. Bee Editor Command which dispatches and completes paperwork. Over 40 members have now joined the team to give of their time and M. C. Sign, based iu Salt Lake, was responsible effort to help oth- - for placing the new Summit County Search and new Rcscuejnsignia on the side of the donated trailer equipment came along with a ndteof apprecuuoti which is sfcs en . in handy when the the trailer, wJhe unit was called on to search for a missing man on Saturday, March found out it wasn't and left to search another area, but ended up out of gas. II. 24 year old Michael Rasmussen was snowmobiling with his step-fathand friends when one of the machines broke. He decided to "bring it out with his sled and then went back to find the group. Following a set of tracks he thought was his group, he Meanwhile, those in his group returned to their vehicle and left Michael a note on his vehicle saying er they had left. Friends called dispatch when Michael didn't return home and he was later found and his sled" was brought out. Student Terry Diston Chosen to Lead State FFA Program N. S. Diston, who was chosen as the new president of the State FFA program on March 18, during the Terry was filled with a promise that the upcoming year is sure to bring about a lot of changes for this young man, as he leads this promising group of high school those chosen to fill the six positions being left vacant with the events and functions during the received bis State Degree. Members of the Nominating Committee were announced and given the opportunity to reveal their decision to the audience. Five of the positions had been filled and those attending from the North Summit Chapter found themselves getting anxious as they waited and hoped for the best. Terry Diston When Terry's name was called out as the new president, cheers echoed throughout the BY PAMELA ROBBINS Bee Editor ( Contribution from Student Writer Kimberly Robinson) North Summit High School is proud of senior student, Terry COPY i con- vention hall and tears fell from many eyes as it was the first time since the program begun in 1928 that someone from North Summit was chosen to receive this honor. Beginning with the moment the gavel was placed into his hand. 1 year period. He will be responsible for all final decisions that are needed to be marie by the state officers. 2000-200- offid After the cers presented the closing ceremonies. the group of five girls and Terry were given a chance to congratulate one another and be surrounded by happy friends and family members. Terry is the son of Rick and Lucille Diston, of Henefer, and the grandson of Maxine Diston. of Coalville, and the late Roy Diston. and V. Mrcham, of Spanish Fork, and the late John Meehans. I'm still so excited that I can barely sleep," said mom, Lucille. The thrill was so overwhelming that I could barely take pictures. Earlier in the day, his parents . I thought that was so special and then this honor came and the family is just so proud and thrilled. Terry brings a lot of happiness to everyone around him with his great smile, sense of humor and appreciation for life. He loves cartoons, laughing, being with friends, hunting, ATVs. and riding in his Jeep. He also placed first in Regional Wrestling and second place in the slate competition. North Summit High School FFA teacher. Miss Thalman, extends her congratulations to her student, and wishes him the best during the upcoming year of being State President. He's a great student, a good kid and really deserves this award. I know he will do a good job and represent the school proudly." With the demand for his time and attention, Terry plans to pul off college temporarily, so he can give his new position his best effort. Congratulations! Hurricane. to Kellie According Robinson, county fair coordinator, she nominated Cliff for the award because of the 18 years of service he has given to the county fair, He has spent those years either working on the board or as president and has brought professional rodeo to the fair along with helping to make needed improvements at the fair grounds. I was sitting there only half listening when I heard Summit County mentioned and my ears perked up and I realized they were giving me the award. I Cliff Blonquist really am proud of it and want to thank Kellie for her hard work, dedication and for nating me. nomi- BY JAN ROWLEY four-wheelin- g. newly-electe- Cliff Blonquist, Coalville resident and employee of the county planning department, was surprised and pleased to be the recipient of a Fair Worker of The Year Award at a recent Utah Association of Fairs and Shows Meeting held in Community Rallies to Keep Loral Does attended a luncheon where Terry State Convention. Seventeen candidates waited during the three day convention to learn FFA students throughout the state whether they would be one of and represents the state at various changing of the officers. BY PAMELA ROBBINS Kami Conespondeit Doctors at The Park City Family Health Center don't want to leave their practice, and if the community has anything to say about it they won't. The physicians, who have berii fighting to maintain their right to practice medicine in Summit County, received an incredible showing of support from community members at a meeting held Wednesday, March IS. Rally Around The Docs drew a crowd of more than 300 supporters from Summit and Wasatch Counties to Park City Library's Jim Santy Auditorium. There was an overwhelming show of love and support for the doctors that embodied die meaning of community spirit. Gene Moser, who helped organize and host Wednesday's meeting, summed up the feelings of many citizens saying, We don't want to lose our docs. It is unfair to have them taken away horn us. It's unfair to remove them from our community when they have given so much time and effort here." Five yean ago Dr. Rohm Winn and his partners sold their practice to the University of Utah. We felt that aligning our practice with a hospital would allow us to increase service to our patients and the community," Winn said. Today, the Family Health Center, located on Bonanza Drive, is managed by University of Utah Health Network (UUHN), which is connected la hut operates primarily independently from, the University of Utah. UUHN. a agency, says they are losing money to the tune of roughly $750,000 a year on the clinic. They have decided to cut back on doctors, staff and hours in an effort to get rut of the red. Last December, UUiLN tried to cut back by eliminating care from the health center, which was apparently reestablished in February due to a contract for Summit County ambulatory service. A statement distributed by UUHN al the Rally, says they are avnmioed to delivering quality healthcare to resklents of Summit County and have contrilwtcd $10 million in services, rewirees and subsidies in the past 5 years. However, many patrons of the Pink City Health Center, fed that managed health care has changed what used to be a profession based on compas- 24-ho- ur Continued on page A2 |