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Show HERALD DAILY Friday, June 20, 2008 Treasurer withdraw from the election." "Mr, Walker came up and visited with me on many occaEllis contends that Walker sions and discussed the idea, told him he could secure the the salary amount and asked raise because of his connecme to pass it along to Mr. Ellis tions in the Legislature. for his consideration," Empey The was sent to Herwrote in his bert so he could determine if an investigation by the at"It wasn't until March 17 that Mr. Ellis and myself betorney general's office is warcame aware that this activity ranted, Herbert has declined to decide on the matter until after was improper under state the primary, saying he doesn't statute," Empey wrote. "At that point, Mr. Ellis stopped the want to influence the outcome consideration and discussions of the election. The state Suand decided to run and not preme Court refused to order same bank as Empey until he resigned at the end of March to campaign Empey advises the state on financial matters and has known Ellis for more than a decade Ellis has alleged that Walker offered to let Ellis keep his deputy treasurer job and give him a raise if he dropped out of the race. The current state treasurer, Ed Alter, makes $104,000 a year. Ellis and Empey say Walker offered Ellis Continued from A I full-tim- e. date. Walker also accuses Fllis of soliciting the job offer. Empey had been the in a series of March exchanges between the two Republican candidates, who face a Tuesday primary. Whoever wins the Republican nomination will likely win in the general election. Walker had worked at the A7 $160,000. Culbertson "Her activity was less, the involvement was less," he said. The Culbertsons allegedly-u- sed Ashley and Nathan names to obtain multiple home loans and also inflated their income On applications by more than $ 10,000 per month. One loan was earmarked for remodeling and landscaping work, but the $59,324 was pocketed by Richard Culbertson instead, according to court documents. The Culbertsons also alleg- edly asked and paid several individuals to use their names and credit in order to buy property. charges were for Kathleen Culbertson, but Skordas said the Continued from A 1 change to misdemeanors was not a new deal either. She was intended to have lesser charges new, and he believes the deal was worked out quickly so all along, but a mix-u- p left her the Attorney General's office with felony counts. would be able to move forward "Our deal was cut on hers with mortgage fraud charges too at the very beginning," he in other cases. The office has , said. developed a task force for Prosecuting attorney Neal Gunnarson said the differing mortgage fraud as a result of the spreading mortgage fraud degrees to the charges were cases in the state. ' due to the couple's level of in"The deal was arranged volvement in the crimes. Richbefore they were charged," ard Culbertson was thought to Skordas said. have been the primary actor in The only changes in the the incidents. Bar-num- 's ;,, Jensen and protect and defend our liberty. Freedom isn't free, and many in this room feel that more acutely than others." Huntsman said he recently took his sons to visit a grave- yard and all they wanted to do was go to see the graves with flags," he said, struggling to control his emotions. " ... The next generation is watch-"th- e ing and learning and paying attention to all of this and you have been setting a remarkable example. I thank you as said. "You do so much more than I could ever imagine." He also thanked his parents, saying their "constant prayers have not gone unanswered." Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. called the Utah National Guard greatest Guard in the United States," and said he felt A M ' i t if I. 1 " , 1st Lt. Tyler Jensen of Provo, Jr. on Thursday. f Hrrftvrrr 'mWfftf fmvm'rrtm rffiTiTnWYyrrm MARIO after being presented the Silver Star medal By 'infi'i rtrrtmwrwrtnuYni mrm'Wiu' inimrn vrnniHTfr I'liiTii'TOi.vnvinriif! iiWnVmiwr "totally inadequate" address- ing the men and women in the armed services. It is pretty cool to be gover- nor, but it is exceedingly cool to be able to pin on a Silver Star and Bronze Star with valor, knowing what they represent," he said. "Thank you, our he- roes, for taking time from your schedules to serve our country RUlZDaily Herald - ,s C -- 7" vv ! ifJ ni I ( i V " t:t . m n . , i. a I Itni.l1 MMWf J son-in-la- w the maximum penalties. The sentence will be handed down Aug. 14, and was not part of the plea agreement. " IU3 nt, I " v. -- r. L. 't 4 CALL TST jJ ITQ (801)-222-335- ' i A Installed , :':-"v- 60 Days Same As Cash, O.A.C. suNncsl g . tDeck I to thank his wife. 'Referencing that faux pas as mis"the nearly career-endintake," Maj. Gen. Brian Tarbet said he wanted to talk to the wives of Jensen and Pledger who "felt such anxiety in your absence and joy in your return and continued devotion to you as you continue to serve your country. You are an extraordinary example to all of us." Tarbet said he had become what he least wanted to be in life, an old man sending young men to war. "But what remarkable young men you are, and what a privilege it is, and how you grace the uniform and make us all proud, it is a truly remarkable thing," he said. " ... You make us proud, and for you two, the best is yet to come." n ifirrrTrrnwj.niY : - the governor and more impor- tantly as a dad. Captain Chad A. Pledger of North Ogden received the Bronze Star for exceptional gallantry and valor in the face of a determined enemy in Af- ghanistan, and had to go back to the rostrum after forgetting Lowest Price on Composite Decking in Utah County! belt install welcome Visit Our Showroom Y 8x10' V : wmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm "This was the deal they knew was coming down the pipe, but I cant imagine they were too happy about it," he said. Eagle Mountain City Councilman David Lifferth said he is happy the Culbertsons took a plea deal and the city can move past the case. The longer the spotlight is on bad decisions made by public figures, the more it overshadows the good people of the city and their reputation. "I'm just happy to put it behind us, and I hope we don't havje to deal with anything like this in the future," he said.- stay-at-ho- 1 Gov. Jon Huntsman FREE 3D Custom Deck Design I appeal to Attorney General Mark Shurtleff to open up an investigation before the primary. Shurtleff has endorsed Walker and donated $5,000 to his campaign. While Walker has said he told Ellis he would be able to keep his job if elected, he denies offering him a raise. Walker's campaign man ly mom. who is a On property documents for the Culbertson's Eagle Mountain home, the home was marked as a primary residence, with Ashley Barnum's signature. Skordas said the Culbertsons' were daughter and consulted on the plea deal, and they approved the agreement. The judge has leeway in determining the ultimate sentencing, but Skordas said he believes it is unlikely the pair will receive ; ager, Steve Hunter, says the only thing the email proves is that Ellis and Empey violated the law. "These guys are toast. What it does is incriminate Richard Ellis and Carl Empey," Hunter said. "They were complieit in a job offer and soliciting a job offer both are illegal under state law." Deseret News he would direct- According to court documents, Richard Culbertson used his daughter's name, social security number and income to purchase his home in Eagle Mountain and forged her name on property documents for a home in Saratoga Springs. He also obtained an inflated appraisal for a second Eagle Mountain home in order to receive a higher loan. The court documents also state that Richard Culbertson inflated Nathan Barnum's income by $14,000. and claimed an income of $11,000 per month for Ashley Barnum, Continued from A 1 o Herbert to make a decision before the primary. On Thursday, Ellis told the J ! 0 r SHOWROOM 35 East 400 South Springville Hours: Mon-S8a.m TO 6p.m. )-m0& N at 90 Days Same As Cash O.A.C. -- Mstar's Remote SOS is your convenient solution! This new hi service from Mstar it- - ejii- a - 'M'-- ' is a valuable and prov en way to easily solve most of your computer X u problems. 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