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Show DAI I C4 Families in Utah mine THE The SALT LAKE CITY families of coal miners killed or injured inside Utah's Cran-daCanyon mine said they are planning to file lawsuits against two power agencies involved in operations. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and ll Intermountain Power Agency Should have known that dangerous conditions inside the mine would put workers at risk and lead to deaths, attorneys for the the Utah-base- d families said. Intermountain Power, whose members are municipal of the utilities, is mine, and the Los Angeles utility has a management role. Both "caused or permitted mining activities to take place within the mine in an unreasonably dangerous and negli-- , gent manner," attorneys said in letters notifying them that lawsuits will be Tiled. The lawsuits will seek unspecified damages for pain, suffering, loss of wages and other benefits. Six miners more than 1,000 feet below ground died after the walls of a shaft imploded Aug. 6. Their bodies have not been recovered. Ten days later, during an attempt to tunnel toward the group, three men died during another collapse. The mine is in Emery County, about 120 miles south of Salt Lake City. Under California and Utah Tuesday and Wednesday. The Los Angeles agency has 45 days to respond, and Intermountain Power has 60 days to respond before a lawsuit can be filed, said Ed Havas, an attorney for the families. Mine Murray EnOhio of and others Corp. ergy will also be named as defendants, Havas said. "IPA's sympathies continue to go out to the families of those who lost their lives as well as those who suffered injuries during the rescue efforts. :.. IPA respects the right of individuals or families to pursue legal recourse in the courts, and IPA trusts in the fairness of the judicial system to address such litigation," IPA said in a statement. A telephone message left for the risk management department of the Los Angeles agency was not immediately returned. Two dozen survivors of the dead miners and two men injured during rescue efforts will be plaintiffs in the law- suit. The families of miner Dale Black and federal inspector Gary Jensen, who both died in the second cave-in- , are not part of the case at this time, Havas said. Efforts to recover bodies from the mine ended Aug. 31. The shaft has been walled off with cinderblocks. Librarian who was fired over censorship spat dies A nephew, Craig Layton, . said the battle over the DeL-ill- o book was "excruciating." LAYTON -- A librarian "But she found a way to who was fired in 1979 for refusing to pull Don DeLillo's forgive those who caused a first novel has died at age 77. whole lot of grief in her life," he said. Anna "Jeanne" Layton refused to take "Americana" Layton received a number off the shelves of the Davis of awards, including the IntelCounty Library, arguing that lectual Freedom Award from patrons could decide whether the Mountain Plains Library Association. they wanted to read it. "What she believed in were County officials said the clear principles," said Pete . book was obscene and fired Layton. But she was reinstat-- ' Giacoma, the county library ed after taking her dismissal director. "And, for those, she stood up." to court. "It's not the library's role to Layton returned to work in determine choices for adults," January 1980. In 1981, she was denied a raise by the board Layton said in 1990 as she that oversees the library, but prepared to retire after 30 years. "It's important for the the decision was reversed when it became public. library to serve everyone in Her obituary read, "Jeanne the community, not just select characterized herself 'as a groups." person who stands up for Layton died Saturday of what I believe. I am definitely natural causes, according to not a "yes" person.'" her obituary. ' THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Indoor water park proposed THE ASSOCIATED OGDEN-Re- ady PRESS for an indoor lazy river? A developer wants to build a $115 million indoor water park in downtown Ogden. Horizon Construction Group of Verona, Wis., said the park would be built on 1.6 acres and include slides, a lazy river, a raft ride and a spa area. It would be built in two phases and resemble a tropical getaway. The park is designed to complement a Village luxury hotel proposed across the street. A sky- Mid-tow- n The Kwiecinski, development manager. At Midtown Village, 25 percent of rooms would likely be condominiums and the rest would be hotel rooms, said Larry Mylcr, president of Midtown Development. Chamber of is pleased to introduce Agel Enterprises as the chamber's newest member. Ruby La Rae Larsen . Douglas Ralph Carson passed peacef ully from this earth January 21, 2008. He was born in Payson 12 September 1935 to Ralph Lynn "Buss Carson and Althea Hill Carson. The Buss Carson family roots were in Payson until -, 1939 when they moved to North Hollywood, Cal- V( ifornia.' Their family business was the western rodeo entertainment world. Yearly when leaving on their summer tours and returning in the fall they headquartered for a couple of weeks in Payson to visit the extended family and friends. They all loved the R and R they had whenever in the area. Douglas grew up in North Hollywood attending Van Nuys High School and Pierce College. Soon after college he was signed to a recording contract and had his own TV show on KTLA channel 5 in Los Angeles in the 1950's. s On one of those tour in Payson he met his wife and eternal sweetheart Viginia Lee "Ginny" Kay of Santaquin. They courted and were married 16 June 1961 in the Los Angeles Temple. Soon after their marriage, Douglas was called in to U.S. Army where he was stationed at Fort Hood, Texas. When he was discharged they moved to North Hollywood to join the Buss Carson Family western entertainment "Stuntcapade Show"!. In 1969 they moved to Provo with their little family of three sons and soon added a little girl. At that time Douglas went into truck driving where he drove long distance and local until his retirement in 2004. They have resided in Provo from that time until the present. During the children's growing up years they had a local western family band playing in the Salt Lake and Utah valleys. They also made stop-over- many parade appearances riding and entertaining the public on their own moving band stand. Douglas was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Merrill Ah in Carson in North Hollywood. CA, His grandparents Jasper .F and Alice (Finlayson) Hill and Alvin and Maud (Mem-mott- ) Carson all of Payson. He is survived by his wife "Ginny", three sons; Mike (Kim) Carson of "West Mountain" Payson, Randall "Rande" Gene (Alisa) Carson of Blackfoot. Idaho, Scott Allen Carson of Odessa. Texas and his daughter Kay Lynn (Adam) Meyer of West Valley, Three grandsons Thomas Scott Carson of Provo and Jordan Michael Carson of "West Mountain" Payson and Andrew Troy Meyer of West Valley, Three sisters. Colleen (Dude) Hunsaker of Norco, CA, Barbara Jean (Dale) Lindsay of bjhi, Utah and Joan (Jim) Vanderwel of Lindon.Utah and many nephews, nieces and cousins residing all over the southwest. From his father's side he is also survived by Aunt Lorna Faye (Edlridge) Carter of Springville, Utah and his mothers youngest brother, Uncle Earl(Adarene) Hill of Bountiful, : Utah. The family wishes to extend their deepest and most sincere thanks to the staff at Cambry House in Payson, the staff at Da-viDialysis as well as the staff at Utah Valley Regional Hospital in Provo, Utah for these past three years of personal and specialized care. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 26, 2008 at the West Mountain Chapel, 5237 West 10400 South, Payson at 12:00 Noon. A viewing will be held on Friday, January 25, 2008 at the Walker Mortuary, 587 South 100 West, Payson from p.m. and one hour prior to services at the church. Interment will be at the Payson City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the PINGREE - Ruby LaRae Larsen, 79. passed away at her home in Pingree, Idaho, Monday, January 21,2008. She was born in Pocatello, Idaho, on March 21, to Nettie Loretta Forge and David Nels Larson. Our beloved Ruby has left us to join our Heavenly Father, Dad, Mom and other family members. She will be missed by so many. Ruby never married but she had an extended family to numerous to note. She graduated from Pocatello High School iiyl946 and moved to Provo to go to college and then to Orem where she lived until 2004 when she came back to Idaho. She led a very busy life there. She did some paintings, worked with the Cub scouts for over 40 years and received many awards. She also belonged to the Daughter's of the Utah Pioneers. She also worked for the telephone company for about 40 years then for Sears and then at the American Fork Middle School in the special needs room. Ruby was a member of the Church of Jesus Saints and Christ of Latter-daheld many positions there as well as serving a stake mission. She y Nada Brown Jacobsen passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 22, 2008 in Orem. She was born Nov. 25, 1921 in Payson, Utah, to Darrell and Nadine Fowl- Charlotte Sorensen Mecham Janice full-tim- e DEATH NOTICES n Behind this ear an engineering masterpiece You don't have lo be rich (o save hues, avoid headaches and preserve family harmony! Call today for your FRLE no obligation customerserviceagcI.com uuw.agel.com Km Anahvs mil low For More Information Call (800 563-336- 6 Utah estate planning guide. inalvMi v( )hb vunrm plin mj iikat tailinwi ft) ynn Umy. Call 377-978- 7 Mar Free Guide crs lo 49 Common F.tate "An Planning QucMionv" 1 Thelma Trout of Ogden, UT, two brothers, David G. (Ann) Larsen of Springville, UT and Niel M. (Elaine) Larsen of Pingree; many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews and great-grenieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, several aunts and uncles. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 25, 2008, at the Pingree 2nd Ward IDS Chapel with Bishop Stacy Jackson officiating. The family will meet with friends Thursday evening, Jan. 24, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Colonial Funeral Home, 2005 S. Fourth Ave., Pocatello and again from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the church prior to the service on Friday. A luncheon will be served after the services and then interment will take place in McCammon, Idaho, at the Nor- - ' ton Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.colonial-fu-neralhome.co- as a bookkeeper at the BYU Bookstore and Macey's. She was art active member in the IDS church and loved serving the Lord in the various auxiliaries. Nada enjoyed reading, handwork, and being with family and friends. She is survived by her children: Sandra (Dan) Haymore, Twin Falls; Susan (Merlynn) Jones, Provo; Jolene (Corey)Thurgood, Salt Lake; Jana (Jim)Swindell, Las Vegas; Cary Grant, Salt Lake; 2 sisters and 3 brothers, 20 grandchildren, and 28 The family expresses their sincere appreciation to the staff of Canyon Breeze Care Center, and all who kindly cared for their mother. A viewing for friends and family will be held Friday, January 25, 2008 at 11:00 1 1:45 a.m. at the Sundberg Olpin Mortuary, 495 South State Street, Orem, followed by a private family service. Interment will be at Orem City ' Cemetery. -- After her girls were grown, Jan decided to return to the work e force. She began as a secretary of Eastlawn Cemetery. Within six months she was general manager of the office and the grounds, ' serving for '' 2v nearly 20 years. She never lost her sense ) i of humor. When the ward bishop asked what he might do to relieve her pain and discomfort, she replied, "I could use a frozen margarita". Her loving family includes her husband and best friend Bob; daughters, Pam (Ian) Temple of Fairfield, IA, Jill (Wid) Payne of Aloha, OR, and Lisa (Brad) Morris of South Jordan, UT; brother, J. Pymm (Judi) Chartrand of Chino Hills, CA; nine grandchildren and four She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Robin. The family wishes to express sincere thanks and gratitude for the tender and gentle care given by Alpine Hospice, especially Verna, Kristi, and Janet. We will always be indebted to them. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 26, 2008 at the Edgemont 4th Ward Chapel, 4000 North 650 East, Provo, Utah. Friends may call on Friday from p.m. 5 and Saturday from a.m. prior to the services at the chapel. Interment will be in Memorial Hills Cemetery, 4800 North 650 East, Provo. Utah. Condolences may be sent to info bergmortuary.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Primary Children's Hospital in Jan's memory. part-tim- iff f 6:00-8:0- 0 9:30-10:4- East-law- n Open Ear Technology is the most revolutionary development in hearing care since the introduction of digital hearing aids. Come in for a FREE hearing evaluation and give them a try with our NO OBLIGATION ROAD TEST -- r 4 ; McNeilly of Boise, ID and "Jan" Westover V Char-tran- 9:45-10:4- 5 II 801-563-33- y i er Brown. Nada was raised in Payson, the third of nine children, graduating from Payson dream that came true last FebruCharlotte Sorensen Mechafti, High School 64, passed away at home on ary. She and Ray were called where she enjoyed participating to serve in the Washington DC January 21, 2008 after a long in dramatic arts. In 1942 while atNorth Mission. Even though canvaliant battle cer cut their mission time short, with ovarian tending BYU she met and married V. Grant Jacobsen in the Salt Lake cancer. Her they had an incredible experience and loved the people of the DC 3rd Temple. Soon after Grant was positive and drafted to serve in World War Ward and all their missionaries. courageous II. While he was gone, Nada lived Charlotte is survived by her attitude has and worked for the telephone husband of Palmyra; six children, inspired all Darrell Lynn (Karen), Santaquin; who knew company in Payson. Charla Rae (Chad) Jacobson, her. She was Upon his return, they moved to Provo where they resided and born SeptemOrem; Yvonne (David) Waters, raised their 5 children. After the ber 30, 1943 Rigby, ID, Leslie (Cory) Stulce, children were grown, she worked in Palmyra Santaquin; Kevin Alan (Valerie), to Wallace Santaquin; Paula (Chris) Williams, M. Sorensen Santaquin; twenty seven grandcand Teresa Stone Sorensen. She hildren; two brothers and three C. married her eternal sweetheart, sisters; and many loving family members and friends. Raymond Darrell Mecham, on We wish to express our deepDecember 27, 1963 in the Manti My sweetheart, Jan Westover, est gratitude to the nurses of the Temple. They have lived in Palmyleft her loving family quietly and ra all their married life and are the Community Nursing Service for peacefully, January 22, 2008, after their loving care. Also, we thank proud parents of six children. enduring much pain from Spine Charlotte worked for the school our family and friends for their Disease and lunch program at Rees, Park, and visits and love. Alzheimer's. will Funeral Schools. be held services Larsen Elementary Her Jan was Friday, January 25, 2008 at 1 1:00 greatest loves are serving her born on July a.m. in the Palmyra Ward Chapel, family and the Lord. She enjoyed 22, 1934 in 1866 West 5000 South. Friends making quilts and sewing clothes Salt Lake and and call children to give to her family may grandThursday Utah to City, children. Sunday evenings were evening from p.m. at James PearWalker Mortuary, 187 S. Main the highlight of each week when son and Mary most of her family gathers for Street, Spanish Fork, Utah and Pymm Grandma's pancakes then visiting on Friday morning at the church She 1 from a.m. prior to and games. , lived her early She has been on many wonservices. Interment will be in the years in Ogderful trips and cruises with her Spanish Fork City Cemetery. den, moving with her mother and In lieu and friends. has Charlotte of the flowers family family little brother to Salt Lake after her been an active member of The suggests contributions be sent to father died when she was eleven the Huntsman Cancer Institute, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y years old. Jan was raised with 2000 Circle of Hope, Salt Lake Saints all of her life, and has strong character traits and a will served faithfully in teaching and City. UT 84 112. do good things. She graduated to Condolences may be sent to the leadership positions. The opporfrom South High School and atmission family at: www.walkerfamilymor-tuary.cotunity to serve a tended LDS Business College. with her husband was a lifelong In 1953 Jan became acquainted with a young soldier stationed in Korea. They carried a friendship by mail until he returned to Utah in 1954. She and Robert Westover Kaelan Gabriel Anderson, infant son of CrLspen and Susan Anders of were married in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on March 17, 1955. Spanish Fork, passed away Monday, January 21, 2008. Funeral serJan has lived a life engaged vices are under the direction of Wheeler Mortuary. in doing good. She served as President of the Provo City Jaycee Carol Elaine Hedquist Nelson, 85, of Provo, passed away January 22, Wives, President of Joaquin PTA. 2008. Services pending under the direction of Berg Mortuary, 185 E. Vice President of Provo City PTA, Ctr., Provo. and a volunteer Pink Lady at Utah Esther Dickerson Smart, 88, of Orem, died January 23, 2008, at her Valley Regional Medical Center. Her favorite calling in the LDS home in Orem. Services are pending and will be announced by church was in the primary. She Funeral Home of Orem. served as President and taught every age group in two wards over a thirty-fivyear period. Jan loved traveling with Bob. They took many cruises; visiting ' I'M. through the Caribbean, Central III' II and South America, the Panama Canal, Spain. France, Italy, "Answers to 49 Common lies Greece, and Autumn in Canada, Kstate Planning New England, and Alaska. She cherished most cruising the AlasQuestions" ka Inside Passage in 2005 with Bob, their three daughters and their spouses. Leave message - Toll-fre- e 24 hours family at i':;-l''.- Agcl Enterprises 'in Nada Brown Jacobsen e 5252 North Edgcwwxl Drive Suite 300 Provo, Utah 84604 loved to draw and paint and made many signs for the neighborhood grocery store. Ruby is qp" survived t. by her two sisters, Joyce' 1928, 6:00-8:0- 0 walk could connect the two. The plan was presented at a meeting of developers and City Council members Tuesday. Ogden's redevelopment board may vote on it Feb. 5. Horizon Construction is the nation's leading builder of indoor water resorts, with 13 projects completed or under development, said Scott ProvoOrem Thursday, January 24, 2008 RAID Douglas Ralph Carson law, a government entity must receive notice of a law-- . suit. The letters were dated ASSOCIATED PRESS H E OBI TIMES disaster say they'll sue Jennifer Dobner Y HUOMES from $20 CANY at CLIFFROSE . " (435) 7C2 |