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Show Page A4 j, TRIBUTE d the (do lintSf The Summit County Bee August 24, 2001 TO REX Summit County Fire Report A BY PAMKI.A ROBBINS Mountain Green over the weekend. In addition to two fire vehicles stationed at East Canyon where crews are trained to fight wildland fires, two federal forest trucks from Weber County and Salt Lake County, three helicopters from the Morgan airport, Tooele and Provo, tankers dropping retardant, a dozer from Morgan County roads, and the Red Cross assisted. The cause of the 5:30 p.m. blaze, which claimed approximately 22 acres, is still under investigation with two possible points of origin listed. Fue fighters had to work hard and fast to stop the flames which were spreading close to the condos at the resort. SR-6- 5 was closed for a time while the fire was being fought Wanship Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire near the Wanship exit on a vehicle heading westbound. Wheaton said the call came in as he was in the area so he also responded to die scene where he helped block traffic until the fire could be put out Hvr Edita The fire report this week is centered around the South Hollow Fire located in Woodland.. Stats handed in as of Tuesday, show the fire perimeter was 1200 acres with 800 actual acres burned. It was 10 contained with 90 fire fighters on scene, one smoke jumping team (10 people), five engines, three water tenders, four bulldozers, one copter. Hunters and campers in the area were evacuated safely with Wolf Creek Road open but the Mill Creek Road is closed. The fi.e was started by a campfire which got out of control. Taxpayers end up paying for a large portion of fire suppression costs, prompting Scott Wheaton, County Fire Warden, to remind people to use caution when building fires during this extremely dry condition period. A fire near East Canyon Resort brought out fire fighters from Henefer, Park City, Morgan, and The Town of Francis is gearing up for ils annual Frontier Days Celebration, which is always held over Iaihor Day weekend. Many of the townspeople are busy putting the finishing touches on things in preparation for a celebration to remember. They want to extend an invitation to come and enjoy the down home atmosphere and love of cowboy lun to everyone. One person who has done a great job of making things happen in conjunction with this event is Rex Hallam. Rex grew up in Francis and has always been supportive of the community. He has served a total of 12 years on the town council and has worked diligently to understand the challenges of our community. He has continued on with the Frontier Days celebration that was started a few years before he look office and with the help of some hard working people in the community, has built the celebration to what it is today. Rex has been the ramrod behind the town park. The town of Francis now has one of the most up to date parks in the area. But it's not just the Frontier Days or the park that he is responsible fot Rex is well informed and understands the needs of our town. If you have questions about town ordinances or zoning issues, hes the man to call. He is well supported by the other memhers of the town council and by his loving wife, Lynette, and his daughter. Megan, and by the community as a whole. You might say his achievements could be accomplished by most anyone which may he true. But Rex has had many mountains to climb. At the age of 29. he was injured by a cave-i- n while working in a mine. As a result, he is confined to a wheelchair. But he doesn't let that stop him. His tireless efforts and determination have made it possible for him to serve his community and give the oppor- tunity for others to enjoy the things that Rex can no longer do himself. He has NEW always loved horses, chariot races, bull riding and all those cowboy things. Now instead of riding wild hulls, he rides in his faded blue pickup and organizes the events of the best home town rodeo in the area. Where else can you enjoy the fun of the Wild West. If you haven't been there, you don't know what you're missing. Only a cowboy could enjoy a hide race or a saddle cow race. Only a cowboy could have fun in a ring of fear with a wild bull or want to milk a wild cow. Like the song says . . . Being a cowboy is more than just hoots and belt buckles, levis and ten gallon hats . . . Being a cowboy ain't something you learn how to be . . . It's something you feel in your heart. Rex is a true cowboy. He will be celebrating in his truck somewhere near the gate to the arena if you would like to come by and shake his hand. ' ' Rex says he is going to retire from the town council after this term, but we do hope he will continue on with Francis Frontier Days. 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