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Show 't 50 Coalville, Utah 84017 Friday, May 26. 2000 Vol. 69 No. 20 Plant A Seedling, Watehlt Grow Riepen, Executive Director of Recycle Utah waited until mid May. and the warmer weather before delivering the seedlings. 1 was glad to be able to include North and South Summit, said Riepen. Kids need education about recycling and composting, and giving out the tree seedlings was a continuation of Riepen s plan to do just fiat. Think Earth, she tells them. Planting trees gives us more oxygen, which we need to breathe. And it helps to improve the soil structure, Riepen said. Many people in the area think recycling and composting are only for the big cities. It's not. I tell kids-wh- at do you think your grandparents and great grandparents used , to do, they composted. : You have to start in the schools with the kids, Riepen continued. Surprisingly, she says she found Students at South Summit Elementary received blue spruce seedlings from Recycle Utah in connection with Earth Day. seedlings were given to students around the county. Three-Thousa- BY JAN ROWLEY Kurus Correspondent thanks to Recycle Utah. The Three thousand elementary school students in Summit County schools recently received a Colorado Blue Spruce seedling. Summit via LaMar Richins red seedlings were delivered to elementary students at North and South dump truck earlier this month. The politically correct tree High Speed Chase Ends With Arrest in Henefcr PAMELA ROBBINS BecEdtar An incident which began in Weber County on Monday, May 22, 2000, as a domestic violence call ended up with 38 year old Carlos Cordero being arrested in Henefcr after fleeing the scene. According to Weber County Sheriffs Lieutenant, Art Haney, officers responded to a home in the Uintah area on the domestic vio- lence call which escalated after the suspect rammed a patrol car, and tried to run over officers in his attempt to escape the scene. There were also warrants out on the sus- pect Sgt. Ryon M. Hadley, Weber County Sheriffs Office, described the suspects behavior at the scene as erratic, before leading officers on a high speed chase which led officers through three counties-Weband Morgan before ending er in Summit County. Morgan County Fire Dept officials blocked off the exit to Morgan in an effort to keep the suspect away from populated areas and on the Interstate. Road Spikes were set up near in an attempt to Henefer on 84 catch the suspect. The suspects tires were deflated but he escaped from the car into nearby fields. Units from the Weber County Sheriffs Office, Utah Highway Patrol, Summit County Sheriffs Office and Morgan County Sheriffs Office met on the scene to try to apprehend Cordero. The Salt Lake County Sheriffs Office Helicopter was called in to assist in the search and by using an infra red technological system which picks up body heat, the suspect was located at approximately 1 1:30 p.m. near a large cottonwood seedlings (the Colorado Blue Spruce is the slate tree) were given out in connection with Earth Day. However, since the weather is still quite cool in Summit County on the official Earth Day of April 22, Insa County Commission Board Enacts Water Ordinance PAMELA ROBBINS Bm Editor Summit County Commissioners have taken yet another step toward ensuring residents they will be able to maintain their water needs, even if it means taking the unpopular step (from a developers standpoint) of slowing down development for a period of time while they continue to assess the water situation. An ordinance has been drafted calling for the establishment and imposition of temporary zoning regulations regulating and restrict- and Deon Ferry. The unarmed suspect was arrested without incident and transported to the Weber County jail, where he was booked on charges of evading arrest and aggravated assault, both third degree felonies. Bail was set at $1 1,370.00. He was scheduled to be arraigned in 2nd District Court on Tuesday morning. ing the approval of subdivision plats and building permits in the rendered by the units who respond- ed, saying they were quick to respond to our needs and were great to work with. Aits-Ki- ds ARTS-KIDa non-prof- it organization to benefit children in Summit County, is sponsoring an Art Swap and Fanner's Market to be held at Trailside Park on Saturday, June 24th. Tax deductible donations of previously owned art are greatly needed. To make donations or volunteer to help in the event, please call Pat Farmers market vendors may register Drewry Sanger at (433) off at Trailside Park, locatnl Hwy. 40 at the Silver Summit Exit 2 or S, 613-787- call 649-136- 8. 4. Inlrodudoty Internet and E-M- ail Workshop Offered to (lie Public U.S.U7 Summit County Extension Service and All West and a free computer Communications will be Internet usage workshop for the residents of Summit County. The workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, June 6, 6:00 p.m. at the Summit County ail Extension office (43 E. 100 N. ) in Coalville. Personnel from USU Extension and All West Communications will be die guest speakers. The introductory workshop is designed for the or the beginner who would like to learn more about how to use and the Interact Presenters will demonstrate the ease of using Internet and how individuals can benefit from its use. Various Internet sites will be demonstrated and how to use them to get your questions answered. For further information concerning the workshop contact Sterling or 783-43- 3 1, ext. 3219. Banks, USU Extension Agent at 336-321- 9 Dance N Motion Dance N Morion dance classes, featuring jazz, ballet, tap, drill and will begin June 1st. The instructor, performing teams for ages Stephanie Foust, has had 13 years dance training and 6 yean as a dance instructor. For information call (801) 3-- 20 383-309- 7. Recycle. tree behind the home of Cordell Officers from Weber County extend their thanks for the service that one local elementary school did not even have a system in place for recycling white and pastel paper-th- e easiest form of recycling there is. Riepen and Recycle Utah hope that by planting the seedlings in the hands of elementary students across the county, that not only will the Blue Spruce trees grow, but also the Think Earth, important message County News Notes Snyderville Basin planning district without a water supply concurrency assessment program and establishing a water conservation program for a period of 6 months or until the adoption of amendments to the applicable County Development Code. Summit County has been on the declining edge of water source quantity and quality problems in several areas of the County, including Silver Summit which had to have drinking water trans ported to residential homes this past summer. The Utah .State Division of Drinking Water nor Summit County has resources that would allow them to continually monitor the future performance or long term output of water sources and capacities. The a current County Commission Board has, for some time, been concerned about the continuing growth rate and infrastructure needs facing the County and realized that NOW is the time to set into motion some strategies and guidelines rather than down the line, after it becomes loo late. According to Cliff Blonquist from the County Planning dept., the ordinance was necessary to Correct deficiencies in water systems. This is definitely going to be painful for those developers who have oversold their project, but without water in the glass there can be no added development. Developers will need to contact their water companies to determine if water concurrency standards are being met. Continuing Blonquist added Having a water Continued oh page A3 Attention 411 and FFA County Fair Market Lamb Exhibitors All 4H and FFA Members who plan on showing market lambs at the 2000 Summit County Fair must have them and tagged according to the below schedule: Friday June 9: 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Kamas City Park (Livestock Shed Area), Kamxs Saturday June 10: 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Summit County Fairgrounds (Livestock area), Coalville. . Exhibitors will be charged $1.00 per head for tagging fee. If you cannot make die above dates, you must make arrangements with Sterling Banks or your FFA Advisor to have the weighingtagging done the week prior to the above date! days (June 5-for Scheduling weighingtagging will not be done after final tagging dates. For further information concerning the Summit County Fair Junior Market livestock program, contact Sterling Banks at 336-321ext 3219 or 8) 783-435- 615-321- 1, 9. Roofing Accident Sends Man to Hospital power line, causing the. victim to suffer an electrical shock, lie then fell 16 feet. The victim remained in the bum unit of the hospital where he was reported to be in satisfactory condition from bums on his body. BY PAMELA ROBBINS Bee Editor Douglas Troy Wilkinson, of Morgan, was transported to the University of Utah hospital by air ambulance on Tuesday May 23. 2000 after he was injured in a roofing accident While placing a nictal roof on a residential home in Hoytsville, a portion of the metal strip was raised up and came in contact with a Doug is the son of Rex and ' Jeneil Wilkinson of Peterson and is married to the former Michelle Walker. The family reports feeling very grateful at this time. Week SUBMITTED BY MELAINE BOS WORTH A fun-fill- ed and informative day was held at the North Summit Middle and Elementary schools May 18, in honor of National Emergency Services Week. Under the capable direction of Deputy Mike Grant, many activities were set up to provide safety and accident prevention tips. The Fire Department was a big hit with their Smokehouse", a 20 foot mobile home that filled with thick, white smoke as the fire alarm went off giving the occupants first hand knowledge with--' out the panic and teaching the students the dos and dont of fire safety, as they crawled along the floor to exit the "Inferno through a window assisted by David Homen, Shane Sargent. Nathan Tocele, Corey Vernon, Gale Pace, and Bryan Pace as Sparky the firefighter dog Air Med and Life Flight were both on hand to show their helicopters and answer questions concerning the scope of their practice. It was indeed a thrill to see the air amliulances come into view along the horizon touching down at both of the schools. Deputy Kevin Orgill ran the remote control miniature fire truck complete w ith a Dalmatian COPY driver to tfiTSclight of the ki5, while Scott Price a representative of the jail talked about that facility. Jed Crittenden with the dispatch had a video and an amazing question and answer period that was well prepared. The Health Dept featuring helmet safety and protective pads for all outdoor activities was professionally presented by Geri Esson and Malaena brain. Helmets Brady complete with a Jell-were won by Sabrina Givan, Danielle McQueen, and Cliff Patten. The winners of the roller blade pads were Kamerou Farrell, Wade Johanson, Sarah Wold, and Cody Bunting. Having the Search and Rescue dogs show their training by Traci Ramirez, Marge Jaques and Shaun Shelton also added some excitement The drug sniffing dogs were amazing as well as the UPH and Summit County canine officers. The students were in awe as the dogs showed their immediate response to the orders given, holding the suspects at bay and protecting their part- the kids full attention with a seat belt story and visual aids and a reward of water bottles given to those who were able to answer their questions. The NS Ambulance was on display with information given by Sandy Marsh who is the coordinator of that service and of the EMS week. Each student received a pencil with the reminder to call 91 1 for emergencies Tyler Rowser was a NSHS student volunteer assisting her. A poster and essay contest under the direc- Bridge. Kevin McMillian with the K-- 9 unit as well as L'HP Jeff Chugg and Ken Purdy caught their attention. The display of drugs and paraphernalia was a prime teaching moment well presented. Ramona Pace and Matt McWhirter had gers along with a purple ribbon. They included O ners. This demonstration by Deputies Ron tion of Melanie Bosworth also with the Ambulance association, was a big success with 110 entries from the elementary. Deena Grant was also instrumental in encouraging and assisting the students in participating. These students were given the theme of Accident Prevention, The knowledge shown by these students was really amazing. The winners received coupons for candy bars form the Summit Merc., McDonald milk shakes and Arby'i chicken fin- Kathryn Richini, Danielle Ezell, Tawnee Dillree, Kelsie Richini. Sarah Wold, Kelsi Kitchen, and Anna Donaldson. Some special entries Ali Smith, Continued on page A4 Marjorie Jaques and Dakoda play around after his demonstration period was over. Search dogs are trained to work hard in order to locate lost individuals with some being specially trained to search for drugs. Owners and their K9 companions find themselves working together as one. |