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Show Strength In Coalville, Utah 84017 Friday, February 23. 2001 Vol. 70 No. 8 Reflect Regional News Notes Youth-Numbe- rs I Positive Attitude SI Eitrnsion Smiu Sponsors Agririilliirnl MarKtM Workshop InlmuMFufiim; Utah Slate UnivcrsilySummil County Extension Service will be, sponsoring a computer Internet usage and futures market workshop lor farmers and ranchers in Summit County. The workshop is scheduled tor Thursday, March I. 7 p.m. at the Summit County Extension Office (45 E. I(X) N.) in Coalville. Lyle Holmgren. USU Extension Agricultural Agent in Box Elder County will he the guest speaker. Holnigrcn has developed several different web sites on the Internet useful to agricultural producers and taught futures and options workshops throughout Utah. Time will he spent explaining the basics of the futures market and how the Internet cun help you in your agricultural operation. For furtlici information conM5-32Itact Sterling Banka at (435) 33ft-32loi el. 3219. 783-435- 9 9; 1, Liltln League llrrxlliiit! North Summit Little League Wrestling for pre-- k through 8th grade will start the week of Feh. 2ft. A wrestling tournament will he held on will begin at 4:30 p.m. and end at Friday. Mar. 2. at 6 p.m. Weigh-in- s 5:30 p.m. For additional information call Rene or Sharlen Potter at 33ft 2lftX. Summit Fniinlv MUM' Mwlinu The regular meeting of the Summit County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LKPC) will he held at ft p.m. Thursday, Mar. 8. at the Summit County Justice Center. 23(N) North Silver Creek Drive. South Summit limlru (lull MriMing Members of the North Summit S.P.O.C.K. (Service Projects of Caring Kids) group stand on the steps of the State Capital Building alter taking part in the March Against Pornography." Attorney General, Mark ShurtlelT, (hack row- - left corner) poses with the students. BY PAMELA ROBBINS live luiitiv It cun truly he said that the youth of today will he the leaders of tomorrow. There have been many examples of positive youth participation in . issues they feel are important, the latest of which was the March Against Pornography" held in Salt Lake cm Monday. February 19. Over 400 youth turned out for the March which was under the direction of James Brown from Radio Station AM 1010. The group of enthusiastic students met under the Eagle Gale where they marched, earned signs and yelled out their message as they walked to the Stale Capital Buildjng. Students came from as far south as St. George to Smilhfield on the north, and repre- sented interlocal catholic schools, regular schcxils and colleges. Adults also joined in with the youth. Those cm hand to welcome the youth were Mark Shurtlcff (State Attorney General), Frank Mylar tan attorney). Heather Hanson (Mrs. Utah), Paula Houston (ombudsman for obscenity complaints). Ken Hanson (FBI Investigator) and Amy Fielding who helped organize the march. Members of the North Summit youth group -Service Projects Of Caring Kids. (S.P.O.C.K) brought along their voices of support for the March and afterwards met with Mr. Shurtlcff in his office to learn more about his work in the Attorney General's Office. A portion of his role is to investigate pornography on the internet and is currently working on a program that will he a hotline for online pornography. This would allow a person receiving pornography online to push a certain number and send the information to the A.G.'s ollicc. where offenders could he. located and prosecuted more easily. A dance planned for this summer in an effort to push the "NO to Pornography" mes- sage. Because of the success of this year's President's Day March, it will become an annual h next years program being held on a National level. The local group, led by spokesperson, Tyrel Mikcscll. would like to thank Dixie Ercanhrack and Carolyn Ovard for their leadership, continuing support and for spearheading the events they are involved in. event-wil- (editors note-speci- al Ercanhrack for helping with thanks' to Dixie this article .) Hamilton Named Cities Earn Bronze Coach of the Year Level Status BY l'AMKI,A ROBBINS Hce luliliir BY PAMELA ROBBINS Bee hdilur Kamas and (Jaklcy City Councils North Summit's Head Wrestling Coach, Steve Hamilton, was honored Saturday evening, Feb. 19, at the end of the state wrestling finals held at UVSC in Orem. Coaches in the 2A division voted Hamilton in as Coach of the Year which was very well deserved. Steve has been a coach at North Summit for the past five years. Before taking over the coaching duties at the high school, he coached for many years in the freestyle circuit with great success. He has coached many wrestlers at the state level and has had many medals, plus four state champions in his high school coaching career. Congratulations Hamilton on this great accomplishment. Hamilton commented. "1 would rather see the kids win their matches than me be given anything, but I appreciated it." recent- ly received plaques recognizing their achievement of bronze level status in the 21st Century Communities Program. The program was initiated by Utah Governor Michael Leavitt as a challenge to rural communities to prepare for unprecedented population and isitor growth, to create new jobs and reduce unemployment, to diversify rural economics and to protect lire quality of life. The initiative is designed to bring rural communities into the 21st Century. Tlie assessments will help the cities evaluate their strengths and weaknesses and lielp the community set priorities. In achieving hmnc status, the cities have completed three of the nine assessments necessary to complete the program. With assessments complete, the community will select a project that fits their desires and capahilities-suc- h as a park, trail, planning pmject such us a development or redevelopment of a General Plan. Once selected, the community will write a plan to implement the pmject. Mountainlands Association of Governments will he assisting the cities with the program. For more information about the 21st Century Program, visit the weh site at www.ulahreuch.usu.educomiii2lindcx.ht m or for information about 2 1st Century Communities in the Mounlainland area visit: www. mountainland.org. Or. contact James li. Bolser, Mountainland Association of Governments 58ft l ast 800 North, Orem Utah. 84097-4- 1 it is one county, and our diversity is our strength. Today there are three basic lifestyles in Summit County; The western resorts generate a development moving eastward. With all of this pressure, one thing we cant do is nothing. Change happens! We must plan for it and direct it. Forlunatcly. the challenges we face are the result of our success. The managed growth of our land and water resources, housing availability and affordability, public transportation and the protection of critical lands, open space, and agricultural lifestyles are just a few of the issues we face. But on the whole, things are going well in Summit County, and we have the will, manpower, and resources to address these problems. 3. IIIIY Sponsors Open House For LommissioniT Kerr The Business and Professional Women's Organiulion will he hosting an Open House in an effort to encourage residents to meet their new 24 at County Commissioner. Shauna Kerr. The dale is Saturday. Denise's Home Plate Gazebo in Coalville front 4 p.m. 2-- Frmloms Foil mini ion Annoiinrrs Annual Heroes Luncheon The Utah Chapter of the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge honored several individuals and organizations for exceptional aels of heroism at its annual George Washington birthday luncheon Wednesday. Feh. 21. The featured speaker at the annual heroes lunch was United Stales Senator, Bob Bennett who addressed the theme "We Believe in I (crocs." Dick Nourse and Mark Eubank of KSL Eyewitness News presented the awards. This years heroes arc: Tummy Graham and Jeff Peterson: For calmly instructing 10 year old Jeff in how to perform the Heimlich maneuver on Fork Ranger his choking mother. Lone Peak Fire District-Spanis- h District: For extraordinary efforts in protecting homes and properly while hauling the Oak Hills Fire. Dr. Dale G. Johnson: Rir a lifetime of service as a pediatric surgeon, saving the lives of thousands of children, and improving the lives of countless others in Utah and around the world. Wasatch County Sheriff Search and Rescue: For numerous rescue missions including the rescue of a pair of snowmohilers stranded hv deep snow for two days and nights in the Uintah Mountains. and Jesse Williamson: For lendRebecca and Vanessa Marlincz-Apr- il in fall. Dr. Jeff Harrison and tlie a an woman aid to injured ing elderly Snowbasin Ski Patrol: For the rescue of skiers buried by an avulanclie at Snowbasin Ski Resort. Lance and Peggy Wilson: For plunging into a cold canal to rescue a three month old from the cah of a sinking pickup truck. it The Freedoms Foundation is a organization dedicated to the which our nation was founded. principles upon teaching young people The foundation's printed program for the heroes luncheon says "We believe that our country needs more heroes. They remind us what it means to he an American. They remind us that tlie heart of America is strong, good, and true. They teach uk what endurance is all about." non-prof- All nlion 111 and FFA Fount) Fair Market Message From The Board of County Commissioners lot of the revenue that subsidizes our services. The suburban culture creates demands on schools and roads, and is growing fast. And. our traditional rural lifestyle is threatened by 783-539- 783-578- 4ft. The State of Summit County When the 20iX) United State Census figures are released in a few months. Summit County's population will be well over 30.000 people. From those who moved here last year to those whose mots go back many generations, we all have one thing in common; we are all very lucky to live it! Summit County. We are lucky to live in America, to live in the West, and to live in such a beautiful part of the world, so desirable to so many. We are also lucky to have a diverse and vibrant economy that lets us raise our families and educate our children. While our county may seem divided, The SSRC will be holding a meeting for the rodeo cluh members and their parents on Sunday. Feh. 25 at ft p.m. at the Oakley Fire Station. We will he giving out assignments for our rodeo as well as going over the spring rodeo events. There will be a quilt there to tie at 5 p.m. Food and drinks will be served. Please wear your western attire for our cluh picture. Any questions 9 cull Christy Atkinson at or Ixirraine Jones at .Specifically, the County intends to use innovative tools such as transfer of development rights (TDR's). agricultural protection zones, and green hell designation to help people stay on (heir land. I ast year's drought alerted us to our need lor water conservation, better management and cooperation between water companies. and resulted in the creation of our Water Concurrency Ordinance. Our volunteer water board is working to refine the Concurrency concept to assure safe and adequate water, and to protect (lie health, safety and welfare of our citizens. We arc committed to retaining the County Continued on page A3 Steer Exhibitors All 4-- H and FFA members planning on showing market steers at the 2001 Summit County Fair must have them and tagged p.m. or according to the below schedule: Friday. Mar. 9 from Saturday, Mar. 10 from 0 am All steers will he weighed and tagged at the Summit County Stockyards in Wanship. Exhibitors will he charged SI per head for tagging fee. If you cannot make the above dates, you must make arrangements with Sterling Banks or your FFA Advisor to have weighingtag-gin- g done the weekdays (Mar. prior to the above dales. Scheduling for wcighinglagging will not be done after final tagging dales. For further information concerning the Summit County Fair Junior 2 Market Livestock Program, contact Sterling Banks at ft 19 or 7 83-41, cxj. 3219. 5-- ft 5-- 8) 336-321- Inside The Summit County Bee 2 Sections 18 Pages Classifieds B 7,8,9 9. Ik-3- |