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Show a December 28, 2001 d the f (Sc The Summit County Bee Page A3 Sheriffs Blotter Dispatch advised of several construction trailers Continued from page A I November The Kama Theatre opened once again to the thrill of the com- munity with Sherri Smoot and Lynne Nilson as the new managers. The theatre hopes to entice residents to view movies in an affordable and safe environment The Summit County Board of Commissioners hired a new administrator to tackle problems and supervise the combined departments of Public Works, Animal Control, Engineering, Solid Waste and Landfill, Public Transit and Roads. Kevin Callahan was chosen to take over the position which the commission felt needed a role change" by combining departments that were previously separate. The position of public works director came when former employee LaMar Richins left for medical reasons and a short time later passed away from a brain tumor. The new director lives in Park City coming from serving as the Assistant .Director for Community Development in Provo. County Commissioner Shauna Kerr added one more duty to her already filled book. She will be using her influence to get others to help in her new position as honorary chair for the person WasatchSummit County Habitat For Humanity in their "women building a legacy" program. She plans to use her carpentry skills to assist in building a duplex for two families in Coalville. Women across the country and in Canada will build approximately 100 homes for the program by December 2002. Participants include two women owned construction companies. A new emergency preparedness network surfaced at the Summit County Justice Center with the installment of an integrated solution that identifies and notifies a designated population within minutes of an impending emergency or what is referred to as an "event." The data base is utilized to generate telephone number extracts for a specific geographic area. The new program is . . . C. the only one of its type in Utah. Jonathon Twenty three year-ol- d Rico Fuentes, of Salt Lake was arrested in connection with an attack on a 13 year old girl near the Jordanelle Reservoir. According to Wasatch County Sheriff Mike Spanos. the victim was picked up by someone she allegedly knew as she waited for a bus to go to school. She was then driven to the mountains above the reservoir, stabbed, raped and authorities believe, left for dead. After the altercation, the girl walked approximately five miles to the roadside where help was found. The Summit County Hospital Development Foundation received an anonymous donation in the amount of $100,000 to be used in a feasibility study. A smaller survey was conducted this past summer where the group teamed most people surveyed would like to have a hospital in the area. Two new ambulances arrived in the county-on- e for Park City and one in North Summit. An additional ambulance is on the way for South Summit also. The ambulance located in North Summit features large mountains in white on a bright red background, with the medical insignia and ambulance written in blue. Summit County EMS is written in gold lettering. Six year-ol-d Riley McEwan of Kamas was presented with a limo ride, dinner at Texas Reds in Park City and returned home to find a four wheeler and other gifts waiting for him as part of a Make A Wish Foundation's dream for a young man diagnosed with a brain tumor in July. His family, neighbors and friends turned out in full support of the evening's surprise. Springcreek Library at the Richins' County Building at Kimball's Junction area hosted an open house with over 900 residents, turning out in support Over 300 new library cards were issued that day. The new library is a very welcome addition for the county especially after delays with building the facility was over one and a half years behind the scheduled opening date. One year after little Gage Wayment age two. died after being lost in the mountains east of Coalville while on a hunting scout trip with his father, Paul, the Wayment family filed a lawsuit against the searchers involved in trying to help the boy. December The Summit County Board of Commissioners met w ilh current and future mayors as several changes will be made in January. The evening featured information regilding the upcoming Olympics, also let the mayors and council. members know the commission is interested in city and town events and problems and to discuss concerns with the board members when the need arises. Efforts to recover the body of an Ogden man who drowned in East Canyon Reservoir were extensive, bringing in equipment from the State Parks Department to assist. When his pickup truck was brought out of the water, evidence showed no seat belt was used and the body was not found. The SummitWasatch County Shop With a Cop program was a huge success this month, with over 90 children having an opportunity to go shopping with an officer to spend their allotted $100 cash. Officers expressed their good feelings at being able to let the children see another side of law enforcement. A candle light ceremony was held on the steps of the county courthouse in Coalville hosted by the Compassionate Friends organization which meets monthly in an effort to help one another in the healing process after the loss of a child. Through the lighting of candles at 7 p.m. in all time zones around the world, the group hopes to send a message of hope during a 24 hour period of time. Holnam Inc. changed their name to Homcim (US) Inc. in an effort to align the company with its corporate parent, originally Holderbank Financiere Glaris Ltd., which changed its name to Holcim Ltd. earlier this year. Larmar Richins Building Continued from page A I him for their mentor and teacher. I want to thank his family for being so willing to share him with us. He showed a lot of dedication to the department and will serve as an example for all of us to follow in order to be successful." Njord then presented LaMar's wife, Marie, with a small plaque which was identical to the larger one that will be placed at the site. "LaMar really enjoyed his job and his work. He was a truly dedicated employee," said UDOT Transportation Commissioner, Glen Brown. "He looked after the state's Interest to make sure the property was well organized, something he tried to pass on to those who worked with him. Brown stated that when he served as a State Legislator, Richins was one person who kept him informed as to what was taking place-- a fact he said he appreciated. "LaMar had a great smile, loved life and it radiated in his countenance. He cared about those with whom he associated and got close to those he worked with." This dedication here today is very fitting and greatly deserved. I applaud those who worked hard to bring the service together today. Those who work in this facility will be doing maintenance on state property and working to keep our highway system safe. A lot will rest on this place during the Olympics and we appreciate . those who will man the vehicles and pray they will be safe. Turning a few moments over to Marie, she stated "LaMar sure would be surprised! This is a great honor and tribute, but he just felt he was doing his job, something he really loved doing. I want to thank everyone for this great day and for your friendship." "I want to thank all of Dads friends, he really had some great ones," said LaMars son, Todd who is following in his father's footsteps by being the station supervisor of the UDOT facility at Farleys. In speaking about qualities he admired about his father, Todd listed his smile, which made people wonder what he was always smiling about, his ability to think of others, there are not a kit of people who would drive five hours just to watch a granddaughter dance in a recital, the way he would put important things in his life in the proper order. He loved life and gave it his all. He would begin singing Christmas songs in October. He loved Disneyland and I think he equated the Olympics with that idea." At dad's funeral several people mentioned some of the qualities they liked about dad- - he was a people person, he always seemed happy to see you, treated you like you were his best friend, was a peace-makand a friend everyone would like to have. As a family we are extremely honored to have dad remembered in er this way. I am very proud to be his son." The large sign designating the shed site reads Region Two. In Memory of C. LaMar Richins. Silver Summit Maintenance. Station 233. The plaque to be placed inside the building has the same wording along with four distinct corner markings including an engraved photo of LaMar, UDOT, Olympic Insignia and the seal of the State of Utah. LaMar was born and raised in Henefer where he and his wife Marie raised their three children, Marla, Todd and Leslie. Grandfather of four grandchildren. He was a graduate of North Summit High School. Worked with his wife on a county wide Emergency Preparedness program. Was a reserve deputy with the Search and Rescue for over 30 that were in the road and were blocking snow removal. An officer responded to help with the situation. Deputies were notified of a vehicle which had been cited before and the individual was parked in a no pjrking zone again. No plate number was given. A complainant called in to report having a tilt type snowmobile trailer stolen from their dealership over the weekend. A female snow boarder ended up having some problems and the ski patrol was called in to assist. It was reported she may have a possible collar bone injury but was conscious and breathing. After finding a trailer in her drive way with no license and not knowing who it belonged to. a resident called to report she would like some assistance with having it moved. A resident called to report he thought his car had been hit by a snowplow earlier in the day. Several incidents of animal endangerment were called in to dispatch, including horses which do not have enough feed or water for their needs during the cold temperatures. A caller advised that someone may have broken into her home. Upon her arrival she noticed a cigarette package and pizza on the floor. She was at a neighbors when calling and did not want to return home until a check was made of her home. A trespassing complaint was investigated after the owner stated he thought the snowmobile riders were on the property to go hunting. A call from a cell phone user had officers going on an attempt to locate call after a maroon SUV was seen with several people inside and the driver was swerving in traffic. It was reported that a trailer was and speeding on Dispatch was advised that a few horses had broken a fence and had run out into the road. The caller advised the animals could he hit in the area they were tail-gati- semi-tract- in. A complainant reported someone had stolen his wallet from a gym and had purchased items from a store in the region in the past two hours. The store employees reported they had identified the individual. A caller reported seeing a dark colored vehicle with trailer that did not have any lights and was pulling several snowmobiles. The owner of several snowmobiles which he had parked on the main road, reported someone in a large yellow snow plow had stated he had them towed and would not tell him where the vehicles were. A resident called to report having a vehicle left in front of his home since Thanksgiving and wanted it moved since it has no license plate and is under the snow. A resident called to report there was a dead moose under her deck in her yard. Several animals are coming down from the mountain areas to reach foliage that can't be obtained else where due to heavy snowfall. A skier reported he had been hit by another skier who was out of control. The first skier sustained numerous minor injuries. Property owner reported someone had been on his property and had cut down pine trees. He reported this was the third year this had happened and figured someone was trespassing in order to get a Christmas tree. A complainant reported seeing five males load two elk into an extended cah pickup truck. No plate was given. The 2002 Olympic Winter Games Continued from page A I vice to all of its customers in the years ahead. Program sponsorship In addition to being an Official Sponsor of the Games, Utah Power is also the Official Sponsor of The Governor's Music & Education Program. Light the Fire Within." Elementary, middle and high school students across the state are participating in classroom activities that bring to life the history and values of the Olympic Games. As part of the program, composers Kurt Bestor and Sam Cardon were commissioned to produce a musical progfam being performed by Utah's children in their schools and communities. Emmy-award-winni- Curriculum and projects are keeping the values of the Games civility, teamwork, excellence, -- courage and optimism - as central themes, providing a richer cultural context to the Games. Utah Power is excited to be a part of this edu cational effort that is being offered to every school and every class in the area, while leaving a lasting Power, have caught the spirit of details about the program, look on the web at www.lightwithin.org. Environmental efforts from employees who keep the legacy for children. For more The Salt Lake Organizing Committee is thinking green, working to reduce the environmental impact of the upcoming Games. Utah Power is doing its part to make the Games cleaner and the 2002 Games. Participation across the company is helping to assure the Games are successful lights on across the service territory to those who will he partof the corps of volunteers working at the Games. The 2002 Olympic Winter Games mascots -- - Powder, Copper and Coal -- - visited Portland. Ore., employees to heighten threxcite-men- t about the festivities, and greener and has been designated a 2002 Olympic Environmental Champion for its environmental programs. Through its Blue Sky renewable energy option, the company is encouraging customers to designate block purchases of wind energy to an Olympic venue. In addition, the company is growing, donating and planting 330 trees across Utah, including Olympic venue sites such as the Olympic Village. Employee spirit Employees from Utah Power and its sister company, Pacific Employee Competition Days introduced the Games' sporting spirit as well as awarded some employees tickets to Olympic events. Employees in Salt Lake City and Price, Utah, and Rock Springs. Wyo., also celebrated in spring and summer with festivities including music, trampoline acrobatics and appearances by athletes. Festivities continue to go on across Utah Power's service area leading up to the games. More than 200 Utah Power employees have signed on as volunteers for the Games. FALLING LEAVES. COLLEGE FOOTBALL; APPLE CfOER. 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