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Show :i 50 Coalville, Utah 84017 WdaiulvOOO VoL 69 No. 28 Loss Fire At Judd Lane Qaims Hay-To-tal Regional News Notes BY PAMELA ROBBLNS Staff Reporter Fund Ilaiser A fire broke out in the Mark Judd hay thed in Hoytsville, on Monday July 17, 2000, resulting in a total loss of the bailed hay crop, which also caused an estimated S16.000 worth of damage to the five year old metal shed. Cause of the fire was listed as internal combustion, which commonly occurs when hay is green (wet) when it is baled. It was suspected that the fire had been smol- Coalville 2nd ward Boy Scouts, Troop 161 will he serving breakfast am to 10:00 am at the Coalville Stake Center parking July 24. from lot Everyone is invited. 7.-0- Horse Show The Summit County Fair Open Horse Show will be held on Friday July 28. beginning at 6 p.m. at the Fair Grounds. On Saturday. July 29 the English Open and Western Open Horse Show will be held, beginning at 8 a m. There will he limed events and games. For entry forms, contact Kellie Robinson at the Summit County 1 ext. 3221. 615-32or 783-43- 5 Courthouse at (435) 336-322- dering for some time before it actually bunt into flame. A neighbor noticed the flames and called it into dispatch. The owner was out of town at the time and returned home to find the destruction of his hay crop and Garbage Pickup Service the resultant building damage. Judd said that although the situation is disheartening, he would like to publicly thank everyone who responded so quickly (o the Summit County Residents will be scheduled as usual for their garbage for July 24, 2000. Please have your trash out at the same time, same place. Effective as of July 20, 2000 BFI will have a toll free number. residents may call for service questions. pick-u- p situation, in an effort to help with the fire. Our family would like to thank Summit County Queen all those who have called or ContestTalcnt IViglil dropped by to find out if we needed any help knowing so many - care makes a difference. Local Farmer Receives Sentence in Eagle Case . end of the guidelines, which are based on the crime and the defendant's criminal history. The prose- BY PAMELA ROBBINS Bee Editor Kerry L. Pace, 48, of cutor recommended that no prison Hoytsville, was fined $1,000 and placed on probation for six months." after he pled guilty before U.S. Magistrate Ronald Boyce to poisoning four bald eagles while attempting to kill coyotes that were killing his sheep. Pace had originally been charged with a Class A Misdemeanor for the offense, along with a Class B Misdemeanor for killing two black billed magpies. He was also charged with a Class C Misdemeanor for knowingly using a registered pesticide in a manner inconsistent with its labeling (using it in an attempt to kill coyotes when its labeling indicates that it is for use in soil against insects, mites and nematodes). Prior to his plea bargain, which eliminated counts two and three. Pace faced the possibility of paying a $100,000 fine and time in jail for the crime which took place during the period of December 1, 1998 to March 1999. As part of the plea agreement, the federal prosecutor agreed to recommend sentencing at the low sentence be imposed. Before passing out the judgment,' Judge Boyce said he was sympathetic to the plight of the American Farmer, adding be understood the problem" (with the predators on the stock) as reputable farmers try to cany on their heritage. U.S. Attorney, Paul M. Warner, said While understand Mr. Pace's frustration in attempting to deal with predators destroying I sheep on his ranch, he found him- self in violation of federal law because he improperly used a fed- erally registered pesticide classified for restricted use and, as a result, four eagles were killed. The message is very clea- r- it is critical that those who use pesticides or other chemicals carefully follow the directions on the label and use them only as authorized. As Mr. Pace found out, when these products are misused, they can have unintended consequences for wildlife and subject the person using the pesticide to federal charges. Commissioners Put ZAP on the Ballot BY JAN ROWLEY ItaniM Corrapornkm Summit County Commissioners passed a resolution on Monday, putting a ZAP (Zoo, Arts, and Parks) sales tax increase on the November ballot. Voters will decide whether or not sales and use tax in the county should be increased by 110 percent to help build and fund recreational and arts facilities though out the Summit County. The opinion question on the November ballot will ask voters, Board of the Should Commissioners impose a local sales and use tax of 1lOth of 1 for the purpose of funding recreational facilities and cultural organizations for a period of 10 years?" Salt Lake County set a precedent for tire ZAP tax when they passed a similar initiative in 1996. The money generated from the additional tax in the Salt Lake area provides additional funding for large organization like Utah Symphony and Ballet West as well as smaller city and community R COPY1! 21 1. events. Summit County officials plan to use the increased money primarily for recreation needs. Few would argue that Summit South Summit Takes Recreation Pnblic Really, the only way to fix the problem would be to dig up the pool virtually by hand. There is The South Summit School no way to bring large equipment g the issue v inside the buildiflg' Board has of providing recreation facilities for Its unfortunate, Staples said. the members of the community it A community should only have to serves for months. Board membuild a pool once. bers are anxious to hear from its The school board previously citizens regarding the issue and voted that once the pool goes out have scheduled a public meeting completely, they would not fix it. for that purpose on August 2nd. Instead, they are looking at other - BY JAN ROWLEY Kama Concspondent beest-jugglin- Superintendent Mark Littleford explained at the monthly school board meeting held Thursday, July 13, that the district is in an information gathering stage. We are at the point now to begin asking the public what they want us to do," he said. The district's deteriorating swimming pool has always been the driving force behind the school board's discussions regarding recreation needs. Swimming Pool Director Judy Staples explained the pool's problems in an interview last month. Much of the pool's plumbing is corroded causing water to very slowly but continuously leak out. Fixing the problem would be extremely difficult because the pipes are located underneath the BY PAMELA ROBBINS Staff Reporter Forty-fo- ur year-ol- d Robert Lee of. his 1980 GMC pickup on ation center going to be," said Richins. Continued on page A2 and enjoy all the talent numbers. Demo Derby, Rodeo & IJUIe Buckaroo Rodeo Don't miss the action and excitement of the Demo Derby held in conjunction with the County Fair. The fun begins at 7 p.m. at the County Fairgrounds. PRCA Rodeo Action will be held two evenings, August 1 1th and 12th beginning at 8 p.m. B rones, bulls, clowns and this year, a special entertainment act called One arm bandit and the gang, which is sure to delight the audience. The special fireworks display after the rodeo is always entertaining. Youngsters of all ages can attend and enjoy the Little Buckaroo Rodeo events scheduled for August 8th (timed events) and 9th which is the main show. Since tlien several things have happened. In December, Oakley City officials approached the school board with an appealing offer. The city of Oakley has about 70 acres of Gdcnsion Agreement Announced Between U Of U And Physicians Of Park City Health Center land they would like to develop into a recreation center with baseball diamonds, soccer fields, and an indoor arena. The utilities are in place, and they have some money set aside for the project, however, Oakley can't do it all at once. So they want to give the school board the opportunity to build a recreation center there. Continued on page A2 The University of Utah today announced it will extend the employment of Park City Health Center Physicians from their current July 31 through August 31, 2000. Both parties agree that t jme additional time is needed to resolve the remaining issues in our settlement discussions, said Fred Espiin, Vice President of University Relations, In making the announcement. He said substantial progress has been made in discussions between the University and the physicians over the past four weeks, and that both parties have agreed to hold the ongoing litigation in abeyance as they seek a final resolution of the dispute. More Newt Notei Continued on page A2 Deer Sunday In Summit County side) needs recreational facilities. County Commissioner Sheldon Over the course of 10 years, the ZAP tax will generate an estimate $8 million by collecting one penny for every $10 spent in the county. The Sports Management Group (a California company hired by the South Summit School District to conduct a recreation needs analysis) estimated the cost of a fully loaded recreation center at $6 million. The first question people are going to ask is where is a recre- The Farm Bureau Talent Competition will be held on Monday, August 7, 2000 at the South Summit High School at 7 p.m. Plan to attend Management Group to undertake a recreational needs assessment. middle of the middle school. County (primarily the Eastern things." Last October, South Summit the Sports contracted with pool and the pool is located in the Jonas, of Ogden, suffered minor Richins said, If it weren't for schools, towns, and churches, wed be in dire straits for places for youth and adults to go do alternatives. Young ladies from the county will soon be displaying their talent, poise and beauty as they compete for the title of Miss Summit County. The event will be held at the North Summit High School on Saturday. July 29 beginning at 7 p.m. Come out and support the County Fair and cheer on your favorite contestant. facial injuries after losing control Sunday, July 16, 2000, near the Echo Junction. According to tt UHP report, Jonas, who .was traveling lost control of Eastbound on his vehicle after swerving to miss a deer. His vehicle slid off the inside lane to the right, crashed into 17 crash barriers before overturning and striking a cement overpass pole, ending up facing westbound in the eastbound lanes. In an ironic note, the patient totaled. A driver traveling' North on SR-4- 0 struck a deer near Whiskey Springs. Cost of the deer $500. knowing the value of an animal. 0 across the road before rolling over in the median. The driver was uninjured. 8 Two vehicles, traveling on near Browns Canyon, were SR-24- involved in yet another deer episode. The driver of Vehicle number one seen the deer and tried to avoid hitting the animal but stnick it, forcing if into vehicle number two which was traveling The Uintah County ambulance was returning home from a run to SUNDAY" accidents. Officers would like to remind motorists to use caution while driving, as due to the hot temperatures and lack of Estimated cost of the barrels wu set at $9,000. The vehicle was something to think about when was the scene of yet deer accident when the driver noticed a deer in the road, swerved to miss it, hit it. and slid US-4- in the opposite direction. Fortunately, no one was seriously injured in any of the DEER Ogden and was first on the scene, so they were able to easily accommodate him. Although these costs are not usually incurred by the motorist, it is another wanted to be transported to the Evanston hospital because he was in the transition of moving there. elk, and $750. for a moose. water, wildlife are moving downward. Cost for hitting the animals is set at $500 for a deer, $550 for an Please be highways. cartful and watch out deer, elk, A moose along all major |