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Show i J rl ; VS I S The t form Statement retention County Attorney outlines reasons for of Grand County Attorney You offered me a challenge when you elected me your County Attorney in 1986, allowing me to gain experience in many areas of law that most attorneys will never have; more courtroom experience than the average attorney gets from ten years of regular practice; knowledge of many, many sections of the Utah Code pertaining to governmental matters and responsibilities that a private practice attorney never uses. The enjoyment of those challenges always prompted me to work as diligently as humanly possible to do what I have believed is in the best interest of Grand County. Let me share my law ethics with you. I am bound ethically and professionally to believe that a crime has been committed and that the person I charge with the crime is the person who committed it. Because court time is expensive for the judicial system, jurors, and preparation for prosecution, my decision to prosecute is based on evaluation of evidence that the possibility of conviction is at least fifty percent. People are not charged just so names will be published in the newspaper or to give someone a hard time. Queries to anyone involved in the court system should satisfy the questions regarding the "adequacy" of my prosecutions, especially cases that are prosecuted to trial or guilty pleas. Any county attorney can file charges; what makes the difference is the hard work carrying those charges to trial or staying with the case until conviction is imminent and an agreement to plea is effected. Dismissal happens only when evidence has been suppressed by the court, and without evidence there is no case, or when further evidence proves the evidence does not carry the weight we first thought it did and there is no other evidence. These reasons for dismissal are the exception, not the usual practice. For the record: 1) Individuals con- victed of dealing in drugs have for- feited $615,229.92 in cash; $353,756 cash was kept in Grand County for further drug enforcement activities, the majority of which goes to the Grand County Sheriffs - p '10" jnirif Thursday, Nov. 1, nt, office. 2) In addition, twenty two vehicles were forfeited and either sold or used in undercover work by the State. It is a fact that the former county attorney never forfeited anything from drug dealers or generated any revenues for Grand County. My activity in this area alone more than covers the total expense 0 ;j 1930-A- 3 governmental $353,000 for an additional four-yeexpenditure of $39,256.02 in the financial world would be considered a great investment! Also for die record-mor- ale of Grand County's law enforcement officers. Prior to my election, these officers investigated crimes and presented them for prosecution. If charges were filed, the case seldom went to trial because charges were dismissed; there was no incentive to do good work. It is now that way now. Ask a law enforcement officer in the county or state how he feels about our work. Hell tell you how rewarding it is to see someone he investigated and we tried, ,go to jail or prison. My office has had the additional responsibility of Justice Court trial cases; a responsibility not required by the previous county attorney. In 1989 we filed 193 cases in Justice Court, the majority went to trial. Our 1990 record is about the same. Justice Court is held on Tuesdays, the same time the Child Protection Team meets. The meeting is scheduled for a year in advance. Tom Kuchne, Chairman of the Child Protection Team has offered to approach the group to change the meeting date. The meetings are not missed by I choice, but conflict of time-b- ut, do work closely with Family s; Services and Juvenile Court me as counsel. I have no opponent in this elec- ar none-the-les- ask these groups per- sonally. Utah Code designates the county position. I attorney as a part-tim- e am paid as a part-tim- e county attorney, which incidentally, is less than county attorneys in any adjoining county. Each of those counties, except San Juan, has at least one full time deputy county attorney who makes more than I do. Our case load is approximately five times that of the San Juan County Attorney's Office. We are told that for the number of peace officers whose cases we prosecute, Grand County should have three prosecuting attorneys. Since we can't afford that, Lyle Anderson and I continue to cover and prosecute in "If they wanted you out, why wasn't a candidate chosen to run against you?" Frankly, I dont know. But, what I do know is that there are facts and records of facts, kept by individuals charged with recordkeeping-court cleiks, peace officers, a entities because better knowledge of the law applicable to these entities. The Road Board voted after the addition of two new members, to continue of operating my office to date. My office has spent a total of $340,371.02; the last four year expenditures of my predecessor totalled $301,115.00. A return of over Remember, you have to keep turning the ballot pages to page 4, marked The "yes line is 58 at the top of the column. I will appreciate your vote so I can continue to do my best for Grand "Non-Partisan- ." County law. Boy Scouts are joining war against drugs opposed to drugs, describing them as one of the unacceptables in their campaign to improve the quality of life for youth in America. The Boys Scouts in the Utah National Parks Council are joining the war against drugs by distributing a booklet in the public schools, Rees A. Falkner, scout executive an- He said the new Boy Scout handbook, which was released earlier this year, contains a parents guide to teaching youth about the dangers of drugs. nounced. bookmagazine-siz- e The let is being distributed in the Alpine and Provo school districts. 12-pa- Falkner said the booklet, which has been written to the interest level COOPERATION NEEDED The Grand County High School's marketing class will be conducting a marketing survey on Friday and Saturday, November 2 and 3. The students will be at restaurants, the of public school youth, explains about the dangers of drugs and the harm they do to the body. The two school districts are using the booklet in classes to supplement instruction and other information. ; iiiiriniiiH9lnnw Scouts in action. . . Aaron Holyoak has completed his Boy Scout Eagle project. Aaron, the son of Ronald J. and Katherine Holyoak is 2 years old. He is in Troop 804 lead by Lyle Francom and Alan Behunin. Die weekend of UEA (Oct. 11, 12, 13), when school was out, Aaron and his troop painted the Red Rock Elementary kindergarten playground equipment. Primary colors were used with "big brother" and "little brother" alphabet painted on two pieces of the equipment and shapes and numbers on two other pieces. Aaron would like to thank Principal Margaret Hopkin and the PTA President Sharon Williams for all their help. He would also like to thank the following people for their help. Lyle Francom, Mike Behunin, Daniel Behunin, Jason Walston, Gary Welling, Ron, Katherine, Jason, Brenda and Janece Holyoak. It was great to have such good help! 13-1- What docs reduced class size mean? More attention for your child or grandchild. Vote 2 mills to reduce class sizes Courthouse and at City Market. Those who come in contact with Paid for by 2 Mill Levy Committee them are asked to cooperate with the survey. Scout Executive Falkner said the Boy Scouts of America is very much Vote Republican The team that moves forward f all civil also My matters involving Grand County. It requires a broad knowledge of all types of law and much study and research, which is I have a network of friends who f x fcfi Many fine people of Grand County have offered me support publicly and encourage you to vote "yes" to my election on November 6. fender Ms. Starley. While the law provides I could not be appointed, it fails to be specific as to when the appointment would U'ke place-bef-ore or after the swearing in of the commission on January 7, 1991. Another question raised has teen. alifpur9if'j handles office ; elected county officials with whom I work. , Ask them about Elaine Coates' record. Or ask me. 111 talk with any group or individual. Just don't listen i to a nameless group specializing in rumors and unfounded allegations. tion, which makes it extremely difficult to run a campaign. The question posed to me many times is "What would happen if die majority voted not to elect you?" The answer The Grind County Commission would appoint the County Attorney and if all three attorneys who are residents of Grand County applied the law directs the Commission would choose Mr. Schultz or Mr. Benge or Public De- Irwb O ora-positive'Grand-Coa- nty o g. lend their expertise and legal opinions in many like situations, but I have learned that the side most willing to invest the time and effort to be usually wins. I over-prepare- d, - Re-Ele- ct the courts devote that time-a- sk about my convictionswins record. Commissioner Knutson county attorneys are entitled to a private practice, an entitlement every county attorney in the history of Grand County has exercised. I exercise that right. Allegations of "conflict of interest" as counsel to the Roads District are unfounded. The Attorney Generals office has stated that as long as no County Part-tim- 'Im ready and able to continue to serve our county e Commissioner is on Karl Snow 20 the Administrative Control Board of the Roads District, there is no conflict of interest. Most county attorneys and deputy county attorneys represent several Paid Political Advertisement Vote to Congressman NV ' 26 State Representative A Re- i. v (Jim) D. Nyland, Sr. Wh David Adams V elect James 4 sy Sheriff I have appreciated your sup- port for the last twelve years. I would appreciate your vote November 6, 1990 Paid Political Ad David Knutson Riverside Plumbing & Heating RICK HIRSCHFELD Licensed and Insured Plumbing Contractor Call: 259-832- 28 Commissioner Lilly Mae Noorlander Recorder Manuel Torres 30 Commissioner 43 Dorothy Gough 39 County Assessor Elaine Coates 58 County Attorney Tim Keogh 47 County Surveyor 4 Don't forget to Vote Residential & Commercial - Sewer & Drain Service Citizen Discounts- -- 'uL w ' Coates , Tlmes-lndepende- ljr ij, - Your Vote DOES Count! ,l ip'mnr |