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Show 12B Emery County Progress, Castle Dale, Utah - Tuesday. November 10, 1998 Residents come together to honor Watterson, protest bail By BETTY BAILEY ard Seely contacted Channel (ireen River correspondent Charles Wayne Watterson JR. an Emery County employee who was killed last week by ambush as he began to grade a section ofthe Lower San Rafeal River Road, was laid to rest Nov. 5 just hours after his killer was arraigned in court (see article by Doris Quinn, Progress editor). On Nov. 4, the night before the alleged killer Scott Joseph Merrills arraignment, Green River residents staged a protest at the Green River High School auditorium to voice there outrage at the low bail amount ($100,000) set by 7th District Court Judge Bruce K. Halliday Green River resident Rich . 4 news who have been covering the Watterson Murder quite extensively so that the citizens message to Judge Halliday would be heard loud and clear. People have been calling the Judges office ever since he set this guys bail so ridiculously low, stated Seely, in the beginning his office was referring all calls to the county attorney, then calls were being refused all together. We felt contacting a news station and staging a protest was our last resort to getting our outrage across to the Judge. Approximately 300 of Green Rivers 850 residents showed up for the protest with shock and outrage being the main undercurrent of emotions but all citizens were in agreement Merrill was a flight risk if let out on bail. movements since arriving in Green River, and in light of the new evidence presented to Judge Halliday at the arraignment Merrills bail was revoked. At the funeral held that same day at 2p .m. family and friends of Charles W. Watterson gathered together at the LDS Ward in Green River to say goodbye to their hero. The Chapel was filled to o crfIowing, a true testament to the man and his life and the mark he made on the citizens of Green River. Bishop Royd Hatt conducted the services and opened by reading a letter he received from the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-daSaints F irst Presidency to be read to Charles Wattersons wife Myrna. The Emery County Sheriff s Office has spent a lot of time gathering evidence and building a case, and I dont think it is fair or morally right to give this guy a chance to get out on bail, skip the country and do this again, said Green River City Councilman Dale Johnson. Green River resident Lurey Vetere summed it up with agonizing clarity, The killer of , Charles Watterson has the chance tomorrow of being free on bail before his family even has the chance to bury him, this isnt right. In court Thursday morning Assistant County Attorney Mary Manley read a detailed report of the alleged killers y Your loss is keenly felt by us all, we join together with all faiths in expressing our condolences.. .Charles every day deeds were an expression of his faith. Wattersons two sons were speakers at the service. Wattersons son Lonnie talked about how his father was one of his heroes as well as being a hero to many. The world has become hero starved, but what makes a hero? Someone of integrity, honor, hard working, these qualities are what made my father a hero. Lonnie Watterson also told the people of the congregation, We cant be focused on our anger and sorrow for today is a celebration of his life, it has been a privilege to spend 36 years of my life with the greatest man I have ever known. Charles Wattersons Bishop Edward Hansen spoke of the special relationship they shared. Charlie was my friend, we married sisters so we became especially close... we served in the Bishopric together and over the years we have had many trials, but even our trials were good times because they brought us closer together. .the way that we can honor Charles is to live the example that he set for us. Charles Wayne Watterson J r . was laid to rest at the Green River Elgin Cemetery but it will be a long time before the citizens of Green River get over the tragic loss of such a great and wonderful man. brother- - in-la- w . USDA and USU join up to fight against hunger By CHRISTINE E. JENSEN USU Extension Educator About 10 percent of Utahs population lives below the FREE , poverty level. In certain areas and communities the level is even higher. Of Utahns who face hunger, 83 are working poor who simply cannot pay living expenses and provide adequate food for their families. 1 34,000 Utah children under age 12, live in families where food resources are a serious concern. USU Extension and USDA iCK Thanksgiving TURKEY Curio Cabinets with purchase of $150 or Dinettes ATT- $i 7995 - tions also conduct food drives during this same time, but the Utah Food Bank informs us that they usually wind up very short of food, especially during the winter months. For some, a dollar or two is easier to donate than a can of food. Each dollar donated equals four pounds of food. Thus, each dollar can be the difference of one child not going to bed hungry for a full Wide selection of styles. Over 30 sets to choose from. TOWN SQUARE Glider Rocker Priced from $1 nation boxes for food or money are located here in our office at the Courthouse. All food andor money collected from now through November will be delivered to the Emery County Food Bank for distribution to those in need. We will accept any kind of commercially canned or boxed food, as well as fresh produce such as potatoes, sweet potatoes, onions, are participating with the squash, etc. (Please no home Utah Food Banks Food Drive canned items.) The Emery and the USDAs Fight County Food Bank would esAgainst Hunger. We are pecially like frozen turkeys or aware that various organiza- items for holiday dinners. 30 In Stock Starting at more. You and your families are invited to participate with us in this important endeavor in the fight against hunger. Do- gggs week. Great selection Also, personal care products can be given such as shampoo, soaps, and especially disposable diapers in all sizes. Lets remember the less fortunate and ensure our food bank will be sufficiently stocked through the whole holiday season, as" well as the rest of the year. We appreciate the help and wed like to see the shelves full throughout the winter. Please donate generously to those in need. Lifetime warranty Boyd Hunt: Sofas, Sleepers & Loveseats continued frontpage 11B Get ready now for tegrity and was respected by all who knew him. Survivors include wife, Hazel Dawn, Green River; children and their spouses, Brian and Sonjia, Loma, Colo.; Dawn and Jerrold Sterner, Spnng City; 10 grandchildren and four Also survived by brothers, Ferris, Reed and Arel; sisters, Lucinda, the holidays,. Banana Chairs $3995 Sylvia and MaeDell. Preceded in death by one brother and two sisters. Funeral services will be Saturday, Nov. 7, at 1 p.m. at the Green River LDS Chapel, where friends may call from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. before services. Burial will be in the Elgin Cemetery under the direction of Fausett Mortuary. 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