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Show UMMI JNT 50 <t Coalville, Utah 84017 Friday, December 17, 2004 Vol. 75 No. 49 Construction Firm Unearths Skeletons at School Site fittings to be poured, adjacent to the north east end of the current middle school. After the discovery, the school was immediately contacted along with the VCBO Architectural firm working on the school. The Summit County Sheriff's Office assigned an investigative team to the scene where they sifted through the debris to locate bone fragments that were labeled and sent to the state forensics lab for examination. Since the original finding, four additional skeleton remains have been located and a forensic anthropologist was called to the scene. A pioneer-era body was found in 1964 in a similar box approximately 30 feet from the recent discoveries while construction crews were digging the sewers for the swimming pool. The remains were rcburicd in the city cemetery. The new finds lead some officials to wonder if that section of the hill is a pioneer burial site. School District Supt. Steve Carlscn said "We've been concerned with the discussions early in the building process that this was a it C burial ground, so we {Big D, ounty Investigative Team sift through dirt to locate bone fragments located at Members ut' the VCBO} and the school district), the construction site of the new North Summit Middle School. have been aware of those issues and BY PAMELA ROI SHINS Friday, Dec. 10, workers from Big whe re I h e ncw North Sum m i t knew that we'd call the .state archcRcc Riliicr D Construction unearthed the Middle Sehool is being built. ologist if needed." The remains were discovered as remains of a body and what was left Continued on page A3 Al approximately I i a.m. (in of a wooden box from the site a trench was beint> duu for concrete .^•-n:-'-r-'f"TA>^rfcr Woodland "Weatherman " Retires After 30 Years Of Service KSL Television Reporter, Ed Yates, his cameraman, and Brian Maclnerncy, Utah's storm spotter manager join with Woodland resident Vern Huff and wife Ruth as an award was presented to Vern for 30 years of service. knii l\ ii Potter Set For Germany BY PAMELA ROBBINS Ike lidilor "I really don't know what all the fuss is about," said Vern Huff, 93, as he was presented with an award from the Utah Weather Service in appreciation for 30 years of volunteer service on Tuesday December 14. Looking at the sky Vern predicted a "bright sunny winter day" and was right \>v. die indney. "Having volunteers call in-rcports on the weather, which has ranged from hailstorms and lightning to wind, rain, heat and snow has helped the weather bureau send out hazardous warnings of potential problems such as flooding, fog and related problems due to the weather," said Brian Maclnerney, Manager of Utah Storm Spotters System. "The volunteers arc invaluable in their service as their reports enable residents to be prepared for extreme weather conditions." Brian said having radar and satellite imagery has helped the weather system improve reporting but it is the "ground or weather related reporting" from volunteers that give the most valuable information. "They know the area they live in and can help us determine what the weather will be doing." Vern has been assisted by his "bride" of 69 years, Ruth (Winterton) Huff who was born in Charleston and moved to Woodland with her family when she was in the 5th grade. The couple spent about 25 years living in the Uinta Basin near Roosevelt, where they experienced from the start." The skeleton racing circuit has enabled her to travel to and participate in races in Calgary, Canada and Lake Placid, New York. Kaillyn received the honor of being awarded the 2004 Winner's Continued on page A3 Circle Award this summer presented to her by 2002 Skeleton Gold Medalist Jim Shea for winning the bronze medal in the Junior Continued on page A3 Greg Sands encouraged her to look into the Skeleton event when she returned to Utah. "I had never even Upton resident Kaillyn Potter, a heard of skeleton racing, so it was freshman at the University of Utah all new to me," said the racer who was recently notified that she had now trains five days a week in qualified to slide in the World weightlifting, sprinting and running Junior Skeleton Racing and spends 3-4 times a week on the Championships. The announce- track at the Utah Olympic Park in ment brought the young woman Park City. Her exercises also one step closer to her personal goal include spending time "laying" on of being in the 2010 Winter her skeleton sled training her body Olympics. to relax. Kaitlyn became interested in the The first time down the hill was event two summers ago after trav- a "large adrenaline rush," said eling to Australia to compete in a Potter. 'T loved the speed and I track event. Her sprinting coach, became addicted to the sport right BY PAMELA ROBBINS Bee Editor Regional News Notes Funds Needed For Accident Victim Seventeen year-old Amanda Gale of Marion, Utah was injured in an automobile accident the day after Thanksgiving and is paralyzed. After extensive surgery at LDS Hospital, doctors have given Amanda little hope for paralysis recovery. A fund has been established in her name at Zions Bank in Kamas. Please be generous in your donations. Utah Senator Hatch Comments On Leavitt Nomination Sen. Orrin G. Hatch (R-Utah) lauded President Bush's nomination of EPA Chief and former Utah Gov. Michael O. Leavitt to be the new Secretary of Health and Human Services. "Mike Leavitt will bring competence and compassion to the people's agency. This nomination is great news for Utah and for our nation. "President Bush could not have selected a better person to meet the challenges HHS faces. Mike is a proven leader and a top-notch administrator. He is bright and intelligent, and be works well with all sides. We saw this time and time again in Utah with Mike Leavitt's unparalleled leadership on issues like Medicaid, welfare, and especially child health and Indian health.4 'There is no question that health and human services is going to face numerous challenges in the coming years, including implementing the new Medicare prescription drug program restraining Medicaid's growth while maintaining its safety net, keeping a high levc?I t)f support for biomedical research, ensuring an adequate supply or vaccines, making sure prescription drugs are safe and affordable, and implementing welfare reforms. . ' '•,?.;, V-VV' ••' "Mike is simply one of the best leaders I've ever known. With health and human services issues so important to America, Mike's unique combination of steadiness and vision will be just the right prescription for this critical post." . . .-;.;.,v,, <••?<%•* Reward Increased to $10,000 f§ In Unsolved Case - s Wells Fargo has increased its reward up to $10,000 for original information leading to (he identification, arrest and conviction of a person or persons responsible for the death of Wells Fargo team member Tony Tsoi. Tsoi, a former credit manager fur Wells Fargn Frprpment" Finance, was found dead and buried in a shallow grave west of Lehi, Utah Jan. 18, 2003. Tsoi disappeared from this Pleasant Grove home Oct. 26. 2001 and the mystery surrounding his death remains unsolved. Tsoi earned a master's degree in business administration from BYU and held key positions of responsibility within Wells Fargo. Anyone with information about this case should immediately contact the Pleasant Grove Police Dept. 801-785-3506. Caller may remain anonymous. .; .. •. *• ,->r-.^., .<*^ Live Nativity Presentation | H | Getting in the mood for Christmas takes many forms. In Kamas, a group will be presenting a special "Live Nativity" Wednesday, Dec. 22 at 7 p.m. and the community at large is invited to attend. The procession of Mary, Joseph and the donkey will begin at the "green hall" (1 si South and Main) and travel to the Kamas City Hall where an outside narration will be heard and a choir will sing. Bleachers will be available for seating and warming barrels will be in use to warm the hands while the feature warms the heart. . ...... AAA Invites Teens To Test Travel Knowledge and Win Do you know which country is home to the ancient "Land of the Golden Fleece"? Answering correctly could help Utah high school students win thousands of dollars in college scholarships. In an effort to encourage geographic literacy, AAA Travel is sponsoring its third annual AAA Travel High School Challenge. The contest begins with a 40 question online competition Jan. 10-19. State winners will travel to Orlando, Florida in May to compete for a first place, $25,000 college scholarship. "The AAA Travel High School Challenge is more man just a geography contest-it sharpens students' travel literacy by focus>'•• ing on many aspects of travel and tourism destinations, including culture, transportation and history," explained AAA Utah spokeswoman, Rolayne Fairclough. "The Travel Challenge •encourages teens to study travel geography and to consider careers in travel and tourism." The national contest is open to all U.S. students in grades 912 (public, private or home schooled). Winner will be given an expense paid trip to Universal Orlando in May 2005 to compete for scholarships totaling more than $100,000. Interested stu.-•: dents can sign up for the contest at www.aaa.com/travelchallenge any lime between now and January 19. As an incentive to register early, all students who register for the contest prior to ;; December 31 and go on to complete the quiz will be entered : into a random drawing for one of two $500 U.S. savings bonds. '..VH''<v"^;v ;•';:;;''•• .^•^.^^i::'-i^':-\-'- Continued on page A2 Inside The Summit County Bee 2 Sections Summit Today Saturday Sunday H39 L20 H41 L19 Mostly Sunny Sunny H43 L22 Mostly Sunny Monday H40L16 Partly Cloudy Tuesday - H33L16 Few Snow > Showers,' H Classifieds Happenings Movies Obituaries Opinion Public Notices School News 16 Pages B7,8 A6 B1 * A2 B6 B2,3 |