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Show March 16, 2001 Page A3 BPJV Members Honored Continued from page A1 A move to Coalville was made in January of 1944 where she managed Dean's Coffee Shop. Advice given to her from previous employers stayed with her and was incorporated into her daily business. The advice included: Treat others as you want to he treated," Remember, the customer is the one paying your wages," and Take care of the pennies and the dollars will take care of themselves." After her hushand returned, they built the Blonquist Motel while still managing the coffee shop. 1962 brought a new venture into her life as the two planned, built and operated the Silver King Lodge and Park City Golf and Ski-- a private club. Helen said that during that time. Park City was not the resort town it is now. The Lodge was one of the first five lodging facilities built. Her adventure into this part of her life taught her you have to sell yourself before you can sell to other people." The Lodge was sold after ten years and the couple returned to Coalville to retire. However, the oil boom had come to town and Bill and Helen saw a need for a place where workers and their families could bring their trailers and motor homes-s- o the Valley View Mobile Home Park was developed and still exists. In 197S, property was on Coalvilles main street and a new bank and small strip mall was constructed, seven businesses currently call it home. Of their years of business together, Blonquist says she and her husband were able to he people oriented" and were privileged to meet wonderful people from many states and countries, and formed many great friendships. She attributes a large portion of their success was due to the fact they treated their customers as if they were all VIP's. "Owning and operating a business required long hours and hard work but I wouldn't trade my experiences and memories for any other career, she said. Blonquist said she was truly honored that the Utah Women's Lobby nominated her for the recognition" and was thrilled to be among the distinguished Women of Achievement in their chosen fields." DeAnn Geary graduated from North Summit High School in 1973, Received an Associate Degree: Theater Mjor, Accounting Minor, and Scholarship Recipient and Honor Roll from Dixie College (1973-197became an Accounting Major during her Junior year while attending the University of Utah (1976-1978- ). Her employment opportunities included working at the firm of Ray, to 2 where some of her Quinney and Nebeker in Salt Lake from 1 duties included supervising conversion of manual accounting system to a Wang vs computer system. Hiring and training operators; managed legal time management system, developed controls for time and disbursement entry, billing procedures and management reports, as well as managing accounts payable and accounts receivable and prepared budget, tax and financial reports. Her next employment came when she moved to New York and took a position at the firm of Finley, Kumble, Wagner and Heine. Her role was managing the processing of all data for a 300 attorney firm with five offices throughout the country. Hired, trained and performed personnel evaluations far operators in the New York office and arranged training for all satellite offices. Set policy and procedures regarding all data received. Analyzed the equipment needs of all offices and made purchase proposals. Verified validity of all management monthly reports. Geary is President of Geary Construction, a business she helped her father to run, until his death. On January 27, Geary became the first woman to be installed as Chairperson of the Board for the Associated General Contractors, Utah Chapter (AGC) at their convention held in Salt Lake City. The AGC is the states oldest and largest commercial construction trade association serving the construction industry since 1922. AGC represent nearly 475 of the slates leading general contractors, subcontractors and suppliers of materials or services. She will hold her position when the Associated General Contractors of America visits Salt Lake in October. Busy with her career, Geary has continued to be involved with the BPW Coalville Gub. In 1983 and again in 1986, she was chosen as the groups Young Career Woman. She was the Vice President in 1986 and held the position of President in 1987. Involvement with the Central District Geary was Young Career Woman in 1986, Vice Director in 1989 and District Director in 1990. In State BPW functions she was on the nominating committee, young Sheriffs Office Issues Avalanche Warnings es 364-1591 www.avalanche.org. The important thing to remember in doing so. is that even if the report lists avalanche conditions as mild to moderate where you plan to go, only 14 of a mile away, the g could be entirely snow-pac- different-resultin- in dangerous conditions. The remainder of the year through Spring is very dangerous nd those who do venture into the back country should make sure they carry the proper emergency equip- ment" said Snyder. This would include: probes, shovels and peeps. This little transmitter has been known to save lives as a victim's location can be pin pointed and a successful rescue is often made. People should remember that the cost of the equipment may sound high until a life is lost or saved. They are a cheap insurance policy." F. very one should purchase and learn how to use the equipment, become familiar with it and go with a group that uses common sense. If you should decide to go up a steep incline, it should be done one at a time with the others watching including down-causin- avalanche should hit. someone would then know where. to begin Pictured above is a snow dig at a recent avalanche. BY PAMELA ROBBINS Bee Editor The Summit County Sheriffs Office is issuing severe Avalanche Danger Warnings in light of the recent deaths of three individuals due to being caught in Avalanche slides. Detective Jim Snyder, who has been involved with each of the search efforts for the victims said there are some efforts which can be y taken by snowmobil back-countr- the search efforts, and can be ready w ith rescue equipment. Also, learn proper CPR technics. Statistics show that your chances of survival can often depend on your friends. After Saturday's tragic slide in which two male snowmobilers lost their lives, lest digs were made in the area, by digging downward in Message From Recycle Utahs Good Wood Project Summit County is one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. This growth is expected to continue at a brisk pace due to a good economy, the popularity of the area, and the upcoming 2002 Winter Olympics. Construction activities generate over 40 9f of the solid waste in Summit County. Often, unanticipated modifications during s' construction, errors during building, and confor of renovations newly requests structed homes cause contractors to tear out and replace new building materials; much of which is usable lumber. In addition, after a project is completed, contractors frequently have odd lots of lumber remaining. Most contractors find that dumping the wood in landfills is an easy and inexpensive way of disposing of excess building home-owner- materials. In 1997, Summit County landfilled almost 5,000 loads of wood waster at the Hcnefer landfill. This equates to approximately 10.000 tons of wood that are primarily virgin pieces of solid sawn and engineered wood. 9.057 loads were landfilled in 2000 which equals 18.114 tons. That is an 8191 increase in loads going to the landfill. Most of that wood coming from building projects can be reused or recycled in one way or another. Insa Riepen, Executive Director of Recycle Utah, said the groups main goal is to keep things out of the landfill." Any member of the community who have wood or other household fixtures that would be reusable are welcome to bring material to the center. The stock of materi al on hand is constantly in a wide variety of items available." Goals of the group include: developing a partnership with local contractors to obtain good" wood at new construction sites. Capture other building materials such as doors, winflux-wit- h dows. and fixtures from remodel projects. Provide a community thrift store for the sale of wood and other desirable materials. Promote efficient use of wood and household resources. Extend the life of the Hcnefer Landfill which accepts C&D waste. Work w ith Summit County to create an integrated solid waste management plan. For more information about the program you can contact Recycle Utah at or the web site at http:www.recycleutah.org. WIRELESS WHOLESALE WILL BE AT Nelson Angelyn Hutchinson, Deseret News city far bung an example for all women and young girls. She became die first woman to hold dial position in the newspaper's 150 year history. the snow several feet through the layers. What the group found ias that by marking off 5 levels, the hottojn layer resembled sugar" or ball hearings. When movement of some type higher up occurs, the bottom layer gives way and the top g layers come barrelling an avalanche. Because of modern technology, the snow mpehines can now go faster with more power and speed than ever before. They can be great fun if caution is exercised. However, Snyder says a 38 4 grade or better, is an avalanche that snowmobile users danger-on- e should not attempt to traverse during this dangerous period of time. Officials at the Summit County Sheriffs Office, want to encourage people to stay out of the backcoun-try- . It is the best way to be safe at this time. If you chose to go. use common sense, and never go alone. Let someone know which area you plan to go to and what time you plan to return. closely from the bottom. If an 12-8- Nationally, she has been on die Young Career Woman's Committee. Cbmmunity involvement includes Summit County Rodeo Hospitality Sponsor. Summit County Queen Contest Committee, Board of Directors Repertory Dance Theatre in Salt Lake, MIA Girls Camp Leader for 15 years. She was nominated for the honor for being the chief executive officer of construction company in Utah and the first the largest woman-owne- d President of the AGC of Utah. Geary says she is thrilled to have been nominated and enjoyed receiving this tribute from the group. Fourteen others received tributes possi- First, they can call avalanche or visit control at SOI at website their 5) career Woman Chair, Membership Chair and Foundation Chair. anJ skiiers which could bly save their lives. ISN'T ENOUGH FOR 24 HOURS ONLY! 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