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Show ? " t' 0 1 C T t?': '.I- - II I I 50e DeAnn Geaiy Becomes First Woman President Of Associated General Contractors Of Utah expect to be elected." The fact said Geary. that our membership has finally decided that a woman is capable of being president is amazing to me. It is still a man's world and a man's organization. That isn't bad. 1 just wanted to be part of dud because 1 live in a mans world. There has only been one or two times that somebody did something I could construe as discriminatory. Mostly, I have been shown respect and acceptance." Geary's roots in die construction industry run deep, beginning as a small child when her father. Dean, would take her along on his rides arpund the sur- rounding areas-wit- h the dog riding in the BY PAMELA ROBBLNS Bee Editor For the first time ever, the Associated General Contractors of Utah has a woman holding the position of President Coalville resident and owner of Geary's Construction, DeAnn Geary, was elected to the position and installed I did not On Jan. 26, at the Stale Convention. Utah Youth March Against Pom BY PAMELA ROBBINS Students from North Summit, Morgan, and Sky View High Schools are encouraging youth across the state to "Stand for Decency" and join in a March Against Pornography on Feb. 1 9. Last fall, concerned youth from Coalville and Morgan teamed up with H.O.M.E. (Homes Offering Moral Empowerment) and caught the attention of James Brown of AM 1010. With his assistance and the groups participation the "March" was estublishai. Proving that good ideas go somewhere. North Summit's stu- dent group, S.P.O.C.K., created the following "Pledge Against Pornography" titled Scorn Porn: "We pledge as the moral youth of Utah to not associate ourselves with any form of pornography, including internet, all forms of media and entertainment. We caution anyone who is affiliated with or who is currently using pornography, to realize the harm you are causing yourself and others. We as Utah's youth pledge to take a stand against such Tilth and set a good example for our friends and family. "The actions of this youth group has now caught the attention of state leaders. "We want to send a message to mayors, our governor, and the president to educate people on the harms of pornography," said Tyrel Mikesell, a senior form North Summit High School. Amy Fielding, the founder of H.O.M.E. said "We have worked hard to provide protection to Utah's youth via cross walk guards, safety helmets and more. We must also take steps to protect out most precious resource -the minds or our youth." The March will begin at 10 a.m. at the Gateway Plaza, located at 60 East South Temple. If you would like to show support for the event, meet at the above address at 9:50 a.m. and bring picket signs demonstrating your stand against pornography. Following the March, the youth rally will feature Mrs. Utah, Miss Utah. FBI agent Ken Hanson. Attorney General. Mark Shurtleff, and several youth presenters speaking out against pornography. Members of the - Utah Jazz will be welcoming participants with free Jazz tickets to youth leaders who bring the most students. understand the business." said Geary . While growing up. I never thought 1 would be working in the construction industry . Later in life. Dad told me that he knew, when I was about eight years old I would be the one in the family that would take over the family business, she said. After graduating from North Summit High School. Geary attended Dixie College on a Dance Scholarship, with dreams of going to New York to become a dancer, business classes were also on tlie agenda. They were simple for her and enjoyable since she had been handling the accounting at her father's business since the age of IS. She then attended the University of Utah, studying business, and was later employed fur seven years in the accounting office of a Salt Lake City law firm. In 1981, Geary gut her opportunity to move to New York as she was offered a job heading the accounting department of a major firm. The "small town girl was now in a location where she could live the life she had previously dreamed ahoul-thof visiting museums, and enjoying the city's culture. However, that was al nut exactly what happened, for she found herself becoming involved in working 16 hour days and putting her personal life on hold. " I really got caught up in ihe lifestyle of working hard-- ! thought that w as what real people did." A call from her father changed her w ay of thinking. Since lie was leading a seal of workaholic" life of his own. he encouraged his daughter to "step back or burn out." What he had in mind was to ask DeAnn to return home for 2 years and help run the family business, telling her that after that time frame she could Continued on pagr A4 Judd Receives General Contractors Superintendent of The Year Award Wayne - Bae Editor back. I just thought we were having fun together, I didn't know he was actually looking at job sites." Then her dad began asking questions such as "What do you think about that slope up there? "How sleep do you think that is?" or "Do you think we can get a dozer in here?" "I really thought 1 was just with my buddy, just talking. 1 nevet knew he was actually training me to BY PAMELA ROBBLNS Ber Editor Coalville resident, Wayne Judd of Geary Construction, was ' , (Coalville, Utah 84017 Friday, February 2. 2001 V0L70N0.5 . pre- sented with the Superintendent of the Year Award by the Utah Chapter of the Associated General Regional News Notes r-- .North .Summit High .SriioolComniunity lilood Drive Drive will lx IxlJ n Tuesday. Feb I L A SchuulCommuni(y at the North Summit High School. I'he American Red Cross will lx at the high school gv in from 1 :30 6 .V) p m. to help w nh tlx pn grain. The blood iv being donated in tlx nanx of Rulon Rishins. who wa plane accident five weeks ago Cotiuti seriously injured in an ultra-ligh- t 6 or fix an appominxni imx Hannah Wilde at 336-874- 336-565- 0 Governor's Celebration of Marriage Governors Initiative on GJ.FT.-Th- e I annlies Today, will lx I meting of Marriage Seminar on Friday. Feb. 9. In an 5 to :30 of West Valley 3200 South Decker lake Drive. The evening will include workshops such as Tracing Tour a Celebration p.m. at the 1 1 lrr Emotional Inheritance" Learn a 'foreign' Language your partners kve language' and "Resolving Our Differences", exhihits and "concessions. Special guests include former BYU Head Coach LaVcll Edwards and wife Patti. Salt Lake Oiganiing Coiiiimiice Pic idem, Mitt Romney and w jfe Ann and Govcrmx and Mrs. Ixav itt. An added feature will lx a presentation by Autlax John Gray wlm wrote Men Are From Mars- - W omen Arc From Venus." Tickets fur the event are $28 per ticket plus 53.00 handling fee. Mail 3200 S. Decker lake Dr.. West registration with payment to Valley City, Utah, 84119. or Fax credit Laid registrations to KOI Weber Ravin Wafer (TXI Announces Kittiremenl Ivan W. Flint. General ManagerCLO of the Weher Basin Water Conservancy District announced his retirenxni plans for fix year 2001. He has been employed by the district fix over 26 years, first serving as assistant manager for approximately 10 years and has been Geneial Manager CEO fix the past 15 years. His former employment includes Civil Service fix over 20 years with llx U.S Air Force and Defense Supply Agency in contract iiianagenxnt over a four stale area. During his district career, his sen ice lias included many FxaJ U ips 10 Summit County, where he has winked along side llx county animus-sio- o board. He has been recognized as a community leader, role model and spokesman, with his contributions 10 tlx w atet industry being many. His dedication and prudent management of Ox district has led water development and infrastructure ahead of growth and need in llx Inc counties the district serves. His successor, hired by the Board of Trustees, is lus son. Tage I Tim, who currently holds the position of Assistant Getxral Manager of tlx Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District. If is service has also included extensive experience on State and Federal drinking water Contractors at their State Convention awards breakfast on Drama Hub Tu I resent Robin Hood Saturday, Jan. 27. With many others in the stale receiving nominations, the selection of Judd by the AGC Board of Directors was a "well deserved" honor according to The North Summit Drama Club will be presenting Robin Hood on Feb. 5 and 6 in the Nixth Summit Auditorium at 7 p in Com is 53.00 single, 55.00 ample and 52.00 12 and under. His employer, DeAnn Geary, presented die award to Judd. Get Mooned At Tlx Park According to Geary, Wayne was hired at Geaiy Construction in May of 1977 right after his graduation from High School, where he started as a laborer, moving quickly into an equipment operator on dozers, scrapers and graders. "He honed his skill on each machine until he knew exactly what he could make them do while maintaining them in top condition. He has always been willing to learn and expand his knowledge." Continuing she added "His leadership and devotion to Geary Construction for 24 years have improved the company and made every man better who has worked with him. His reputation for atten tion to detail is well known and he lias never left a job site in less than perfect condition. Regardless of the project. Wayne has spent his years in construction proving that skill, integrity and responsibility work and pay off in long-terprofitability." m Friday evening. Feb. 9. everyone will have a chance to slip 1x1 a pair a mounJii hike at Wasatch Mountain Slate Park. The snow shoe adventure is sponsored by Friends of Wasatch Mountain State Park., a nonprofit ixganiaLiori that fmsi a number of family oriented activities throughout the year. Under the glow of a full moon, the hike will start from Wasatch Mountain State Park's Visitor Center at 7:30 p.m. The Homestead Resort will provide snowshoes fix 55 fix those who don't have their own. They reaxnmend a flashlight and winter txsiis. Tlx hike is expect ed to take about an hour and is designed fot "medium" effort. Upon returning, guests will he greeted with hot cocoa, a warm fire and friend-lconversation. For more infixmation and In reserve vuur snow sin xs call Gavlvn at of xnowshoes, grab their coat and head off on 0. BY PAMELA ROBBINS Historical Board Visits With Commissioners es - and almost completed by County Historian, Sandra Morrison. Morrison told the board that she has taken kits of pianos throughout the county and logged information according to Federal and State guidelines. After completing the survey effected property owners would then be notified along with public and community notices. Work sessions would then become part of the plan along the with public 1 searings. If passed by the planning commission the next stop would be to bring the survey to the commission board for final approval. Commission Chair, Eric Schiflerli. thanked the group fur . Jennifer Gcutschow from tlx County Planning Office. Colin Hilton form tlic SLOC and gcncrul manager of die Olympic Park, akatg with County Olympic Planner Robbie Beck presented a report concerning the recent World Ski Jumping Competition held from Jan. 17 u Jan. 21 the the Utah Olympic Park. All in all die test event was a huge sut jcss w ith only minor problems repined. Discussion center an Kind parking issues and die walk from die kx to die hilltop. Tlx walk was made a ks mure uueresting with die strategic placement of magicians, musician and drink stands as well as resting slops. When die games come next year, a shuttle will help to assist widi tliuse persons who can iks make tlx wall ot have small children. Conimisskmer Cone said iulorinuiiisi needs to reach the public advising diem of dx weathet conditions and make sure die) dress appropriately fix tlx events as several people did ms do so dx Ski Jump Competition and were cokl as a result. Beck told dx board dx permit ordinance process set up by dx county along with dx coordination and the willingness of those involved made tlx lest event pass dmnigfc a uiKioth transition and cvcyuix had a great linx and I eh great after it was over. The board tixn approved a large assembly permit which alkiws the public to attend dx World C'up Luge Event winch will be held on Feb. 1 1 at dx Olympic Pari. Infant and fluid (1K Olympic Events Uscussmio Members of the Summit County Historical Preservation Committee met with the commission hoard on Monday in an effort 10 get (heir assistance with enacting a demolilkn ordinance that would make sure developers know what could he turn down and Dame (fiat dmuld remain intact preserving a portion itf history hr future generations. Bryan Stephans, spokesman Tor the group, told the board that the ordinance would focus on the Snyderville Basin region fix now because that is where the largest growth factor is aiming fwm at this time. "There are only a few sites of historical significance left in die area, 10 we need to naive on this issue." Tapping the wish list far the group are plans calling fur the adoption of a reconnaissance survey, which is underway POOR COPYn Keep Kids Safe-Iio- rn tlioir efforts adding tlx board leh it was important to preserve the culture and history of Summit County. Bee Editor Less than three hours of training could save a child's life. The Grealer Sail Lake Area CTui;lcr of tlx American Red Cross now offers Infant and Child CPR every Tuesday from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at 4fi5 South and 400 East. I'he class uists 525 and teaches lifesaving techniques fix infants and children. To register fix class call KOI 323-7014. .VetViVumbers For Summit Courtly Public Works And Animal Control Summit County Public Woks and Animal C'txiirol w ill lx clanging their numiiers as id Monday. Feb. 5. Public Works new numlxr will lx 336-397615-397- 0 or 783-43ext 3970. Animal funituls new numrx 7M 415 ext. 3985. ber will be 0. 51 336-39K5- . 615-398- 7-- t 1 |