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Show Page A3 June 2, 2000 - Graduation- - South Summit Style Graduation- North Summit Style Rori Allen and Erica Judd Next. Melanie Coates performed a beautiful musical number, called Hero". Goates song preceded two additional speeches by senior class members Bonnie Marchant and BobbiJo Woodard. Tradition followed these two thoughtful speakers, when Tapestry members took to the high rise near the piano and performed "Make Your Dream Come True". Megan DcGering and Mayon Sergeant completed the final two speeches of the evening's ceremonies. High School Principal Eric Moser then proudly presented the Class of 2000 for graduation. South Summit Graduates anxiously walk to receive their diplomas. BY JAN ROWLEY Kamas Correspondent South Summit's Class of 2000 proudly adorned the school colors of green and white as they walked slowly, with dignity past family and friends to sit at the front of a packed gymnasium for their graduation ceremony held Thursday, May 25th at 8:00 p.m. Ninety-fiv- e seniors, in all, had completed the necessary requirements. They wore their heartstrings on the sleeves of their gowns because mixed with the thrills and excitement of completing and moving on, were tears of sadness, concern. and loss. Throughout the evening classmates remembered and mourned the loss of Sarah Woolstenhuhne and Tessa Maxwell, who had both passed away in previ ous years in separate incidents. The Gass of 2000 also prayed for Becky Dees, who had only days before been diagnosed and hospitalized with Leukemia. Once the graduates had completed their march, Stephanie Bigelow provided an inspirational opening. School Board President Lori Pearce then took a few moments to honor 2 d teachers who retired this year. Tana Crittenden and Irene Ruf have influenced many lives over the years. They received a warm round of applause from an audience filled with people who have felt and appreciated that influence. well-love- Senior Class President Curtis McIntyre then welcomed everyone to graduation. Jamie Lambert provided a quick review of the senior class, which was followed by a speech by Krystal Crofts. Superintendent Mark S. Littleford accepted the class and School Board President Lorie Pearce presented the slightly nervous, but enthusiastic bunch with their diplomas. The final inspirational thought was scheduled to be completed by Becky Dees, but she was unable to attend because of her battle against North Summit graduates proudly await their turn to receive their diplomas BY JAN ROWLEY Kamas Correspondent Classmate Danielle leukemia. North Summit's Class Vernon stepped in for her. of 2000 marched proudly in purple and gold as they look their seats at the front of a beautifully decorated gymnasi- Following the inspirational thought, the Class of 2000 stood together for a final time and with mixed emotions belted out the um for their graduation ceremony held Friday. May 26th at 7:30. school song. "Hail to our school all hail, let the glorious banners fly. they sang. Then as tlie final words were shouted, Fight. Fight." a shower of green and white caps filled the air. The seniors soon shed their green and white caps and gowns and began returning them in order to Principal Steve Carlson wel- comed the graduates and their fami- ly and friends following the National Anthem, which was sung by Music Sterling Scholar, Dana Hansen. Class Salutatorian, Rori Lee Allen addressed the crowd, saying "do little things, with love, to make the world a better place." Allen was followed by Valedictorian, Valerie Snyder, who told the story receive their real diplomas. However, those colors will be always be a reminder to the Gass of 2000 of the experiences they had at of David and Goliath. Snyder pointed out several lessons that could he learned from the story. "good ole S.S. High". Mayor Alan Scales and the Kamas City Council discussed the situation at their regular meeting held Wednesday. May 23. These kids apparently have nothing to do, but hang out and cause trouble, said Errik Ovard, youth have been seen spoking. canring profanity in the pjcnic.jgblgs, .and even walking on the roof of buildings. Several council members and. the mayor told Ovard they would like to see something done about the situation. I get the feeling that as long as these kids are at the park and off the streets that's ok with you. one council member said. That is not the case. Ovard assured council members. The problem is it is a public park, and the young people have a right to be there and use it just like everyone else. They don't, however, have the have right to vandalize and According to city personnel a handful or two of destroy it "I wish I had the answers," said Ovard. BY JAN ROWLEY Kamas ComspondriH Kamas City has received several complaints from community members recently regarding the city park. It is fast becoming a juvenile hang out Some residents have said they can't go to park anymore because they don't feel safe. head of the Kamas Police Department. Terry Diston reminisced about senior memories. They were followed by a slide presentation filled with senior memories set to music. Principal Steve Carlson then presented the senior Class of 2000 for graduation. They were accepted by North Summit School Board Vice President, Phil Geary, and School Board Members Jana Ross and Tom Toole presented the diplomas. "Believe in yourself and what you are doing regardless of what others believe.... Always be prepared Big battles bring big rewards. How you handle the challenges you face will determine how your life turns out." A talented group consisting of Dana Hansen, Cameron Whiting. Sixty-tw- o seniors then stood Tony Richards, Ryan Dejong, and together fur one final time, in unison John Fellows then performed a they shifted their tassels and then musical number. with great enthusiasm tossed their North Summit's Class of 2000 hats in the air as they entered the chose to have a few of their favored next phase of their lives. teachers speak next. LeAnn Rowser The next phase for the Class of reminded students of time capsules 2000 consists of the following 47 they had completed before sharing ,are headed for college or trade the story of the Star Valley Sncechcs school, I has been hired by Rolls and advising everyone to, "Be Royce to complete an apprenticeComfortable with who you are. ship, 1 will join the army, 10 are Doug Garfield followed with inspigoing straight to work, and 3 are ration thoughts on altitudes influheaded out shortly on LDS ence on life. Following these presentations,' Preserving Views A Major Issue Council Concerned About City Park , This plan outlines specific areas where develop-t ment should be limited, or Basin General Plan. BY JAN ROWLEY Kami Cwmp min have to catch them doing something; and they see me coming a mile a way." They dont read to community members the Residents dont hesitate to comsame way. plain, he continued, hut they dont want to sign a Several council members and city complaint. that they had seen the remarked employees and being disorderly in the park, youth smoking and that they would be more than happy to sign a complaint. Ovard stated he would talk to the kids, but also said the community could do a great deal to take back the park. People should not be afraid to go there, these are just kids, he said.' I non-exis- ii The Eastern Summit County SIDEWALK i F our Seasons Commissioner, John Blazzard would later comment, I hale to push development over the hill and into our view in order to protect Snyderville's view when (profiting the view) is inconsistent with what has been happening over there anyway. In addition to and in close connection with the view shed issue is anoth- er hot topi- c- carrying capacity. Bonus incentive units continue to raise concern as commissioners consider what will fit on the 6500 acres. So far, 885 high-en- d homes, with a minimum of 3500 sq feet and up to incentive units have been 790-bon- Rest S BUY- 50 OUTLETS JUNE 2,3 - 139 SIZI fA. MWItA tavv Ommtmlm.tummm mwi tw rc. & 4 FREE Friday through Sunday. Shop in style for the hottest summer FREE1"8" fashions at over removal of pnCC KCC)r oMmagats New York, Mikasa, Nike Factory Store and more. Browse f - Ugxy Hum EC TnpbChoKC Springtimt four Swiwu 50 outlets1 including Eddie Bauer, Jones' through our huge selection of your favorite brand name shoes, jackets, accessories and more. You'll find incredible sidewalk savings beyond our everyday low outlet prices. However, adherence to global development principles is based for the most part, on the development pla- n- not the development itself. 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Tom Ellison, representing Pivotal, called this "a total decimation of Resort Village." one of the key areas of the project. Frustrated by Snydervilles suggestion. Promontory developers say they have tried to be responsive. John Sader told planning commission members. " We are trying to plan to a target. But 1 am gening the feeling that it is a moving target." Planning Commission Chairperson, quickly responded, "I take issue with your statement about a moving target Snyderville has always had the samq Urge! and that is to preserve view shed." VanBuren continued. "I'm not saying development should not be allowed, just that it should be in nt Commissioner Blazzard. The incentive density units are also conditioned on Promontory being a 2nd home community. The number of primary residences must he less then 2596 at any stage of the project and the value of the homes is supposed to remain at or above S 800.000. A $10,000 conversion fee will be charged if a home is converted to a to . primary residence. Another issue raised by the Eastern Summit County Planning Commission is how do they ensure the project is consistent with high-en- d This is the first develdevelopments. kind fur this planning its of opment commission. We don't have a lot of experience in this sort of thing." said Commissioner Arlin Ovard. There are a number of other issues being ironed out. including-- - trans- Donna VanBuren, Snyderville 199 599 TWIN community. recommendations. Possibly because development has important Be sure to catch the biggest Sidewalk Sale of the season , Wake up every season on a Spring Air mat TWIN y, playing an active role by providing QUEEN SIZE SET fenpemi Sock Supporter development principles including-protect- ion of view sheds, ridgelines, steep slopes, having environmentally sensitive land buffers, and keeping design guidelines consistent with a high-en- d second or third home rural residential golf course decision-makin- g . Four Seasons rated a BEST by Consumer ' The bonus unit are contingent on the developer complying with global County Planning Commission. Although Snyderville was cut out of by process Gmmissionen last year, SUMMER SAVINGS AT OVER sack Sumatra MAfprsu- i- . approved. sioners to review and Pivotal stated their case on a variety of issues. A major piece of the puzzle and primary source of contention continues to be protecting the view. Snyderville Basin, determined to protect what is left of views m the western portion of the county, presented additional information on the subject to members of the Eastern Summit the actual planning and v - ' Eiiitem Summit County Planning Planning Commission continues W lay the groundwork for a development agreement with Pivotal, developer of the golf course resort community known as Promontory. The two sides continued to iron out their differences at a special planning commission meeting held Wednesday, May 24th in Coalville. The defining document for the development is Ordinance 298-Wednesday night, planning commissioners, with the help of Planning Director, Doug Dotson, began thordocuoughly dissecting the the ment. putting together Promontory puzzle piece by piece. Dotson highlighted the standards fur the commis- ATTRESS Vi. eW. 26-pag- e n per- formed a beautiful musical number displaying their talents for playing the violin and piano. Barbara Den Boer continued the remarks from teachers as she followed Allen and Judd. She told the Class of 2000 that only they could decide how to fill the blank pages of their lives. "We all know how tough the world can he." Den Boer said. "Its ok to laugh and it's ok to cry." Wesley Brown then thanked all the people who had influenced their education years. Thanks to the superintendent, principal, teachers and school board, who have given so much of themselves over the years, he said. Next, Christiane Downard and portation envuonmenta! preservation, . , ccoidance with the Snydervjlle i i ! I affordable housing, construction mitigation. services and facilities water, sewer, recreation, fire, police, schools, flood control, lighting, solid waste, roads, agriculture preservation program. and standards and evaluation criteria far benchmarks. R COPY tow i Mfc m m, I I i J |