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Show h a pinion Page A2 Tell Mg About Happy it Sheriffs Blotter BiRThdAV AimerIca by Lon SImister At exacll) 12 n'cUiik noun. July 4. 1770. the birth Jj id this, the United Sutcs nl Anit-ncommented lor it was at that exact mnmeni that Ihontjs Jcllcrsun began reading to the Virginia delegate the document he had uken eighteen da)s to write: the most revered ot all governmental documents, the Declaration of Independence. As the entire delegation scribed their signatures to it. the American nation was officially Kirn. And with its birth came all d the wonderful advantages which we enjoy on a daily basis, and which. I suspect, most average Americans casually accept with little thought to the excruciating privations and sacrifices undergone by those people whom we refer to as our "Founding l athers " Mrs. Donna Vest of iirigham City supplied me with this marvelous summation of what they experienced: "Have you ever wondered what hapiencd to those men who signed the Declaiation of l ive signers were captuicd by the Independence? British as traitors, and tortured heloie they died Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned Two lost their sons in the Kcvolutionaiy Army, another had two sons captured. Nine ol the filty-sifought and died from wounds or the hardships of the War. What kind of men were they? Twenty lour were lawyers and jurists. Eleven were merchants, nine were farmers and large plantation owners, men of means, But they signed the well-educate- Declaration knowing full well that the penally would be death if they were captured. They signed and pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor. Carter Braxton of Virginia, a wealthy planter and trader, saw his ships swept from the seas by the British Navy. He sold his home and propcitics to pay July 7, 2000 The Summit County Bee young man who gave names of the individuals so they could he talked BY PAMELA ROBBINS Hoc Edik his debts, and died in rags. Ihomas McKean was so hounded by the British A call came into dispatch from that he was forced to move his family almost constantly. He served in the Congress without pay. and hi family was kept in hiding. His possessions were taken from him. and poverty was his reward. Vandals or soldiers or both, looted the properties of Ellery, Clymcr. Hall. Walton. Gwinnett. Heyward. Kuilcdge. and Middleton. At the Battle of Yorktown. Thomas Nelson Jr., noted that the British General Cornwallis, had taken over the Nelson home for his headquarters. The owner quietly urged General George Washington to open fire, which was done. The home was destroyed, and Nelson died bankrupt. a complainant about a boat parked in the area that shouldn't be there. When an officer arrived he found a boat along SR 224. The owner was contacted and told to move it. While standing near the Justice Center entrance, an officer heard a "thump" in the parking lot. He went to investigate, and found a young lady driving a white van. She told the officer she did not have a drivers license and was moving it for her aunt, and didn't think she hit a Ford Taurus next to her that had white paint on the left rear. The aunt was located and said she did not ask the girl to move the car. only to take the baby to the car. The owner's of the Taurus and the white van exchanged information and the girl's mother was called and informed the girl would be referred to Juvenile Court A "suspicious" vehicle call, of a car parked in a parking lot turned out to be a mother-daughthaving a heart to heart talk. The caller was told everything was ok. raneis Lewis had his home and properties destroyed. The enemy jailed his wife, and she died I uhin a few months. John Hart was driven from his wife's bedside as she was dying. Their thiiteen children fled for their lives. His fields and his grist mill were laid waste. For more than a year he lived in forests and caves, returning home after the war to find his wife dead, his children vanished. A few weeks later, he died from exhaustion and a broken heart, Nonis and Livingston suffered a similar fate. Such were the stories and sacrifices of the rabAmerican Revolution. These were not wild-eyeble rousing ruffians. These were men of means and education. They had security, but they valued liberty more. Standing tall, straight, and unwavering, they pledged: "For the support of this declaration. with a firm reliance on the protection of the Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor." This information given to me by Mrs, Vest concludes with the thought. "They gave us an independent America. Can we keep it." And that would be our Thought for the day. w er d, soft-spok- en A driver, on South West Hoytsville Road, was found parked on a sharp comer in the west bound He told officers he was out of gas. They told him to pull off the road and walk to the gas station. The sound of rifle shots' heard by a caller, brought deputies to the tollgate area. They drove around but could not hear any shooting. The call was cleared. A resident phoned dispatch to register a theft complaint. While on vacation, a neighbor was asked to waMi the home, hut while feeding some animals a juvenile let somt friends spend the night, and later seen an individual "going through lone-aslee- p. Cowboy Ted Pays Visit to Coalville Kids Club items". Officers spoke with the to. Five bags of ice were stolen from the Blue Roof Market on SR224. A alert motorist sitting outside in his vehicle noticed the male looking suspicious and took down his plate number. An officer went to the home listed on the license check but no one would answer the door. Going to the home once again a few days later, the male declined to talk with the officer until his attorney was present The owner of a black wallet phoned dispatch to report it was missing in case anyone called to report finding one. She had canceled all her "cards". $400.00 was the estimated damages on two cars as they hit while backing from their places in a parking lot. Driver's exchanged information and the officer cleared the scene. Hearing yelling and a woman screaming get out', residents, who were sitting on their porch, called 911. While the officers were in route, they heard a car start and viewed headlights, but were unable to see where the car came from. Noise levels and trees in the area made it uncertain as to which house the yelling was from. Officers drove through the area, shut off their vehicles and listened for a time, but could not hear anything, so they cleared the call. A resident phoned to report the theft of several small hand tools. Officers spoke with a possible subject, who said he was out of town when the theft was alleged to have taken (ilar Several alarm calls were responded to. A number of calls relating to residents having their lawns run over were also logged in. want to let kids know that smart cowboys don't use tobacco nr any other drugs and the Cowboy Ted Kids Club is going to stress that point in a big way." the Cowboy Ted's Kids Club become a reality. The club stresses eight rules: I. Respect Parents 2. Lead Healthy Lifestyle 3. Work Hard in School 4. Be Nice to Others 3. Be Kind to Animals 6. Set Goals For Yourself 7. No Drugs, Alcohol or Tobacco 8. Do Something Nice For Another Person Everyday. A theme of the 93 Cowboy Ted. or and Radio Disney 860 am. in Salt Lake City. Utah has introduced a nationwide tobacco education program along with the formation of the Cowboy Ted Kids Club. On Wednesday. June 8. 2000 he made a stop at the Coalville Kids Club to speak with the little ones. Utah serves as the home base and the model for the new programs. which have been featured by the National High School Rodeo Association and endorsed by a number of Utah organizations and health agencies. i & One year ago. Cowboy Ted became involved in his commitment to be serving as a role model for the youth in the State of Utah and across the country. "A lot of people in Utah have worked very hard to help me introduce programs that show kids alternatives to using tobacco and other drugs" he said. As part of his program to give youth healthy altema- tobacco-fre- i: "i i j e, lives to using alcohol, tobacco, drugs and other unhealthy food items, he visits with xchixris. hospitals and youth organizations whenever possible. "Kids need to learn while they are young about the harmful effects of these things on their bodies and minds. I really enjoy visiting with are great" said the the youth-the- y role model while visiting in Coalville. Stale Attorney General, Jan Graham, has pledged her support for Cowboy Ted . due in part to her personal involvement with tobacco education programs in the state and the nation. She coordinated the legal effons. which produced funding for tobacco education as a result of the tobacco settlement last year. In a hand written note she stated 1 am pleased to support you in your efforts to teach young people of Utah about the dangers of Tobacco r knowledge of the rodeo organization and your cow boy persona is helpful in connecting with kids." I have talked with a lot of cow use-you- .t the Snyderville Basin Planning Commission was forced to take a step sideways late last year when Summit County Commissioners gave primary responsibility for the development to the east side commission. "There are several visible units within the Snyderville Basin view shed, we want those units moved," VanBuren said. She estimated that between 400 and 600 units were in question. "I am not suggesting that we move them into your view," VanBuren told members of the Eastern Summit County Planning We just need to Commission. find another location or eliminate them." Although the public hearing was brimming with controversy, the meeting ended on a positive note. The two halves of Summit County planning will have a joint planning meeting and tour the 6500-acr- e sight to get a better view of the views. Commissioner Doug Geary number eight is used throughout the dub in recognition of the eight seconds required to make a qualified ride in rodeo. Membership is free to youngsters and information is currently available on web page at www.cowboyted.com. "I want to make a difference in the lives of young people and let them know the cowboy way of life is still alive and kickin' in our society today." "Tell me. I'll forget. Show me, I may remember. But involve me, and I'll understand. This proverb epitomizes the views I heard from 371 youth representing 30 Utah high schools who participated in the Foundation Close Up Washington, DC government studies this past school year. For one intense week, these students were involved in the democratic process through observing Congressional proceedings, questioning journalists, meeting with government advisors, and debating viewpoints with their peers from other areas of the country. As textbook lessons were transformed into concrete experiences, the Utah students began to better understand our nation's history and government. Most took home the best kind of Washington souvenir a deeper awareness of their responsibilities as citizens and the realization that a single individual can make a difference. The local ben The y. efit is that civic participation is a national issue best exercised and Editor: rodeo reports on two radio stations in Salt Lake City and serves as a rodeo announcer for local events. He has offered media suppoit to high school rodeo in Utah and is active with college rodeo in the Rocky Mountain Region. He teaches communications classes at Salt Lake Community College and Utah Valley State College and is a writer for a host of rodeo publications. Being a dream of the host for a number of years, he is happy to see Brc EJilor Continued from page At diet with the Snyderville Basin Planning Commission. The developer has not adequately addressed their concerns." Donna VanBuren, Chairperson for the Snyderville Basin Planning Commission said that while she agreed the developer has a right to develop the initial 883 units, the 790 bonus units should only be allowed if the developer complies entirely with all of the global development principles. VanBuren continued to voice Snyderville's concerns over density and view shed. Snyderville forwarded a negative recommendation for the project to east side commissioners a few months ago sighting those two issues as the primary source of contention. Although the massive project is within Kith sides of the county planning boundaries, what the development looks like on paper could be a lot different that what looks like on land. The two planning commissions, together with Pivotal representatives, will meet in mid-JulDoug Letter (o the Editor ' Cowboy Ted hosts weekly BY PAMH.A ROBBINS Promontory first mentioned thejdea saying boys across the country and we Kid's Club" children. .JtedligjilFor developed at the community level. Dotson, of the county planning department said. "We should identify areas that just aren't acceptable for development." On behalf of Close Up, I would like to thank all those who helped in the coordination and funding of this year's program. Support for getting Utah youth engaged in the civic process came from several of the area's educational, political and busi- Got a News Tip? Gall us ness leaders, including J.C. today1. Penney Company Fund, IitcM and Union Pacific Corporation. As Americans, each of us has a responsibility to make certain our youth comprehend 336-550- 1 and appreciate the power they have as citizens of our democracy. Students can be told and shown how the governing process works, but hands-o- n involvement ultimately will enable them to make a difference in their own communities and throughout the nation. Sincerely, Stuart Nelson Utah Close Up Coordinator Summit County Bee Is Your Hometown Newspaper. Call us with your story Ideas! "Smart cowboy's and cowgirls make healthy decisions in their a choice to remain and drug free throughout their lifetime." Among his personal achievements include receiving an Associate of Arts in Social Science-Colleg- e of Sequoias, Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication-Fresn- o 336-550- 1 lives-includi- tobacco-fre-e Oku Summit County Caw Godfrey M,1i,nn0 pinrinr Bruce Watch Graphic Design AnrwflsMoOay Tare Cavni State, Master of Public KariMCWNrtar Missouri State (in progress). He was selected as Teacher of the in State Missouri 1996. Outstanding Young Men of America in 1998 and received Salt Administration-Southea- &o Staff st Joanna ArcftMd out of --canty by Wave PUbBsNngbip.. 165 South, 100 teat,' Heber City, UT M032. taria&oala taeaga Ifcid at Coalville, UT 84017. POSTMASTER: Send addrasa changes to The Summit County Bee, P.O- - Bar 7. Coalville, ur ty; S21 -- 84017. Year-Southea- st Lake MydtMlhwi Community Award For Creative College-Presiden- ts Works in 1999. For those desiring to join the club, applications may be picked up at THE SUMMIT COUNTY BLE OFFICE. 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