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Show T 50 Coalville, Utah 84017 Friday, November 30, 2001 Vol.70No. 48 Brothers Selected As Olympic BY PAMELA ROBBINS Torch Bearers Regional News Notes ilic rowdiest patients and were hospital slated the two were iwo called the miracle boys." In down playing his role. Kent snnplv stated "my brother needed a dity to do it if I could. I was as kidney and I felt it was my tespou good a candidate as anyone could v My brother winked hard to he able to get a kidney and get better." Upon his notification of being toil! lie would he a torch Ivurcr. Kent said I was very surprised and honored I was not expecting it .i"se I knew a lot of names had been turned in I am er excited and am looking forward to the Olympics." Kent, who works as a building inspect' ir in the Summit County Planning Department was notified hi Coca Cola, one of the three sponsors of the Torch run, including SI.,V" and Chevrolet in August of his new role," hut was told not to disclose it until the official announcement was made. Written confirmation was made and the announcement made public in early October. Kent v. nl not know which area he will be in until three weeks before the games. "I ki.ow it will he in Henefer, Midway or Park City, but I hope it i, I lender." John is now living in Gillette. V'vo.. where he continues to enjoy good health. He is employed as a locomotive operator in a coal mine. Don and Doris other sons, are Kim - a Summit County Sheriffs Deputy who is a Henefer resident. J nf - a building contractor living in Henefer. and Jeff, of Morgan, employed by J.H. Parsons Ready mix in Ogden. The Trussells aie the proud grandparents of II ildrcn with one more on the way. grandchildren and Iwo A needed element during these difAnother Thanks"giving story ficult limes. 1 Bee Edik Kent Trussell of llcnefer was happy to receive the news he had been selected as one of the Olympic Torch hearers for the 2002 Winter Games. What made the news even more special was the fact that his brother John, who lives in Wyo., will also be taking part in the event, as he participates as a runner in Casper or Buffalo Wyo. Kent was nominated for his strong faith and honorable deed" and John for his struggle to live." Their story is one of courage, hope and brotherly" love in its truest form. According to their parents. Don and Doris Trussell of Henefer (formerly of Morgan), they had no idea two of their six children would contract Diabetes, which took the life of their only daughter. Teresa at age 31." As their son John grew older, he too began to struggle from the effects of diabetes and it reached a point that his kidneys were failing and needed a transplant in order to survive. Don and Doris then called the family together, at which time all four remaining sons quickly volunteered to be tested, with sons Kim and Kent going first. Due to the serious nature of John's health at this time, when Kent tested as a almost perfect match, the surgery was scheduled immediately. The day the two brothers entered the hospital, the surgery was almost cancelled due to John being so sick, but because of the families faith they used their Priesthood and called upon a higher power for help," according to Don. With a return of his health John was able to hold down liquids and the surgery went on as planned. Their dad commented the nurses in the Area Chapter Worldwide Candle Lighting !' s great-grund- Donating blood means saving lives. It will be held Friday, Dec.7, from 3 to 8 p.m. in the Coalville Stake Center at 40 North Main. Each person who can. should make themselves available to help in this worthwhile cause. Hemes are often everyday people. If you would like to make a financial contribution to tlie American Red Cross National Now. Disaster Fund please call Worldwide Candle Lighting Sunday, Dec. 9. TCF is an international self-hel- p support group for families following the death of a child. ' Tret; lighting To ilohor Utah lives The Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting is an annual event, held the second Sunday in December, where persons around the globe light candles for one hour to honor children who have died. The candles are lit at 7 p.m., local time, starting in New Zealand. As candles burn down in each time zone, they are then lit in the next. This creates a virtual 24 hour wave of light as the observance continues around the lost To Cardiovascular world. While this is a global event, it all starts at the local level as members of TCF chapters across the country observe this special day, whether alone, with friends and family, or in an organized candle lighting ceremony," says TCF Interim Executive Director Pat Lodcr. Our hope is that through this combined act, people will realize that they are not alone and that their child, grandchild, or sibling is remembered during the difficult holiday season. We invite all people to join in this moving tribute. With the theme... That their light may always shine," the event is now in its fifth year, The first major snow storm of the season may have been a little later than usual but the snow- i; enthusiasts not to V j. ..5 fall accumulation did much to brighten the smiles of resort owners, water users, snow bunnies, outdoor winter A Planners. County Commission Hoard Approves Sun Peak Hotel With Conditions Listed Summit County Courthouse in Coalville. The service will begin promptly at 7 p.m. Please bring a candle and a small ornament, perhaps containing a picture of your loved one, to hang on Tree and dress warmly. It doesn't matter if the person you are remembering is your With several sessions of hearing comments from both the developers and homeowners living nearby the proposed site of the Sun Peak Hotel behind them, the county commissioners on Thursday approved the development to move on to the next step. The area in which the new lighting that evening at the of your loved one or the manner of their death. We welcome anyone who wishes to join us as we meet to honor the memory of our children. For more information about the candle lighting or our regular chapter meetings, please call Dena Simister at I COPY r hotel will be built is on Bear Hollow Road, an area residents say is busy enough without more development being brought into play. According to Summit County Assistant Deputy Attorney, Dave Thomas, the county planning commission approved the project back in 1994, drafting an agreement which represented a 140 unit hotel For the past several months, the 484-383- 8. Hoytsville Cemetery budget hearing will be held at 8 p.m.. Wednesday Dec. 5, at the Hoytsville Ward House. The public is invited to attend. third candle lighting this year. Last December, more than 30 people gathered on the steps of the Summit County Courthouse to honor and remember their loved ones. Please join us in this 24 hour memorial by lighting a candle where ever you are at 7 p.m., Dec. 9. Or, join us at our candle Bee Editor ) lloyTsvilli; Cemetery Budget Hearing men- BY PAMEI.A ROBBINS Disease Dec. 3, the Utah office of the American Heart Association, in partnership with Salt Lake City Corporation, will illuminate the holiday Remembrance Tree with approximately 2,7(X) red lights, donated by Modem Display. The lights represent the number of Utah citizens who lose their lives to cardiovascular disease each year. Pioneer Park at the comer of 300 West and 3(X) South, will for the second year in a row, host the lighting, American Heart Association Nvard members, volunteers, staff and heart survivors will witness the lighting. Debra Cox, executive director for the Utah office of the American Heart Association said cardiovascular disease remains Utah's number one killer, and impacts the lives of men, women and children. We welcome the opportunity to share with our community the memory of lost loved ones and honor those individuals and families who live with this silent stalker." During this stressful holiday season the Association wants the public to be more familiar with the warning signs of a heart attack, which include: Discomfort in the chest and other areas of the upper Nrdy. Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or Nrth arms, the back, neck, jaw, or stomach, as well as shortness of breath. Other signs may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea, or Red and gold hearts, personalized for $10 and $20. donations respectively, will be placed around the tree, as a way to remember loved ones. Anyone wishing to memorialize a loved one with a contribution should call the Utah office of the American Heart Association at (801 tion brought sighs of relief from Olympic with each observance larger than the last. The Summit County Chapter will host its child, grandchild, sibling or friend. It doesnt matter the age non-profi- lied dross Blood Drive Compassionate Friends (TCF) the-Dono- The Factory Stores V Hark City will sponsor its second annual Holiday Helpers Charily Drive for the Haik City Peace House Women's Shelter. Iliroughout Dec., the public is invited to visit any ol the following stores to participate in the Holiday Helpers charity program: Jones New York. L'cggsHanesBallPlaytex, Rug Decor. Mikasa. Hush Puppies. Music For a Song, Great Outdoors Clothing Company, Ashworth. Brooks Brothers. Big Dogs Sportswear and Gadgets and More. All stores mentioned will have Holiday Helpers displays located near the entrance. Attaclted to each display will he several small stockings and a drop Nix for donated items. Each stocking will include wish items for children and adults residing at Prjce House. Donated items should he unwrapped and new. Items will lv collected through Dec. 21. As of now tlte Peace House is expecting to provide gifts for more than 30 families and we can use all the support we can get." says Rachel Packer, prevention specialist for the Peace I louse. There have been numerous stores and community members that have Nen generous enough to help us. It has been wonderful to have the community join us in helping those less fortunate. t The Park City Peace House women's slicltcr is a organization that pmv ides temporary housing for women and children for up to 30 days. The Peace House is the only domestic violence shelter in Summit and Wasatch counties. The shelter also offers educational classes and counseling. Park City is honored to sponsor the second "The Factory Stores annual Holiday Helpers charity drive in conjunction with the Park City Peace House. says Natalie Watson, marketing manager, Ijist year we hud an incredible response from members of our generous community. We want to thank everyone for their support and hope to make this year's charity drive even more successful. For more information regarding the Holiday Helper program, call or The Factory Stores P the Park City Peace House at Park City at 8. Tens of thousands of people around the world, united in grief, are preparing for The i Holiday Helpers I'liarily Drive . major Snow storm Blankets Utah Joins In TCF hilrlon Slows Sponsors 2nd Aiuntal developer has been in discussion's with the county as to using the term unit" compared to rooms" ami what the diffeience could mean. The developer wanted to have lock out" units, which would allow them to have more rooms to be rented by people coming into the area. Commissioner Eric Schifferli stated he was on the board at the time the discussions were being held and said there was no talk of lock out units at that time. The commission board stipulated at the meeting, that there would be cap placed on 140 units, feeling that more rooms would mean more keys." The commission also told the developers they would need to comply with having one parking space per hotel room and that the development must be done in phases. The Nurd also to d the developer that due to the c teern for children in the area, they would need to pay half for a new sidewalk to be placed on a half mile streleli. Recreation Arts and I'arks Tax Grants Boards Named The commission board made a decision to divide the Recreation Arts and Harks Tux into two. separate committees to determine who will receive funding. On the recreation side will be: Kris Beer, Tim Douglas. Nancy Shupe. Joanna Charnct. Judy Staples. Joseph Kernan and Kina Seales. The Arts committee will be comprised of: LecAnn Rowser. Lesley Sargent, James Wilson, Carol Larson, Isabelle Kulunles. Surah Jones and Tom Fey. BFI Pick lip Schedule Remember there have been some changes for holiday pick ups. Residential and commercial trash need to he out no later than 7 a.m. on the service day which will he one day later. Christmas pick up - Tuesday will be picked up on Wednesday, Wednesday on Thursday, Thursday on Friday and Friday on Saturday. New Years Day - one day later than the usual pick up dale as described above. Any questions call BFI at Opps! Name Correction In the Nov. 23 edition of the Summit County Bee we printed an article aNml a young boy from Kamus. Riley McEwan. who received a Foundation. "Hie caption under the photogift from the Make-A-Wistated he was his with graph parents. Brenda and Mitch McEwan. Riley with and Debbie Olsen from the Christensen actually posed Kelly foundation. Sony for any misunderstanding this may have caused. sh |