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Show Page B11 tTh? ttmfs-3nhfpmftf- October 31, 2002 nt Library thefts are serious business; courts can get involved By J&net Lowe staff riter Grand County Pub lie library staff, county attorney w Bill Benge, and Judge Paul Cox recently spent a portion of their work hours last week hearing the case of copy of a Sleeping Beauty video. A packed courtroom of people waiting for their ow n hearings sat in disbelief as arguments were made before the judge as to the case of a missing videotape Sleeping Beauty. A patron of tire library, with a substantial history of late fees and other missing items that have had to be replaced, insisted she returned the videotape along with another book from the Court News Actions taken in Justice Court of Grand County Grand County Justice Court has been in session, with Judge Paul C. Cox presiding. Warrants of $392 were issued for Fidel C. Lopez, Alfredson Goldtooth and Sophia Renee Lee, who failed to appear on charges of illegal possession consumption of alcohol by a minor. $562 warrant was issued for Samuel Elias Baker for possession of paraphernalia and open container A of alcohol in vehicle. A $747 warrant was issued for Brandon Lee Burgess for possession of maryuana and open container of alcohol in vehicle. A $1772 warrant was assault, domestic violence, and domestic violence in the presence of a child. $1762 warrant was issued for Devin J. Ray for driving under the influence (DUI) metabolite, theft and possession of paraphernalia. A $1067 warrant was issued for Tyler Austin Downing for possession of marijuana and paraphernalia and faulty equipment. Tanya M. Althoff was fined $1000 for no insurance, driving on suspension and no registration in vehicle. Carlisle Haskan was fined $300 for illegal possession consumption of alcohol by a A minor. Elimina Amber Shumway was fined $424.42, including restitution, for issuing a bad check. Edgar F. Hernandez was fined $400 for no insurance. Benjamin Campbell was fined $547 for driving on suspension, driving left of center and failure to appear. John Tyler Welch was fined $1750 for DUI, and possession consumption of alcohol by a minor. Kathenne L. Beattie was fined $405 for driving on suspension. Alfredo C. Contreras was fined $110 for charge. Joseph R. Shedd was fined $400 for illegal possession consumption of alcohol by a minor. A $ 1550 cash only warrant was issued for Lorinda Mae Smith for failure to make payments. David J. Surber was fined $80 including restitution for vicious dog at large. Beverly Haechten was fined $400 for no insurance. A $925 warrant was collection for over one year. Grand County Public Library director Eve Tallin an wants the public to know that library theft is serious business. Library collections are considered expired county property and stolen or lost items are treated as theft of government property. There is a policy in place within the county that missing books are reported as stolen property and the case can be prosecuted by the Grand County attorney. "I think it is important that the taxpayers know that we are protecting their investment in the collection, said Tallman, We dont want people to think that if they have late fees they will end up in court, but we have to protect the publics collection. Many attempts are made to collect the library material before theft charges are filed with the city police, according phone, we write letters. We make several phone calls aqd write several letters before a registered letter is finally sent the library and the policies are clear,' stated Grand County Attorney Bill Benge during stating that if the items are not returned, they will be reported as a theft, said Computer records indicate that this patron was the last one w ith possession of these courtroom Tallman. Additionally, patrons have an opportunity to take advantage of amnesty week where notification is made that overdue library materials may be returned no questions asked charges ill be w aived. In fact this year the library offered an additional amnesty week as a fundraiser fur the food bank. We notified patrons w ith overdue books that they could bring in food for the food bank instead of their fines. For every canned item they brought in, it was worth one dollar towards their fine. We The first thing we do about excessively overdue materials is contact patrons by phone. If they dont have a take advantage of amnesty offers," said Tallman. There is a checks and balances system in place at the stress, said Tallman. Sev eral staff persons along ith law enforcement officials were subpoenaed and had to testify. All we were trying to do is protect the library collection w hich taxpayers pay w for responsible for them." The patron served as her ow n legal counsel and, in the end, was victorious because Judge Cox found there was reasonable doubt as to w hether or not the items were stolen by her or someone else. The library is planning to replace the items at county expense. The patron no longer has library privileges. The w orst part of this w as and all overdue to Tallman. proceedings. items and she is thus w collected a ton of food. The food bank was pretty happy," said Tallman. The patron w ho ended up in court over this chose not to T'Si'K fYC Tikit CaV, rWffSreftY 4 9'm . . . . pet. 970-245-76- 970-2S4-422- 7 9 buying a car. repair center pmm RfflsnQBaegtpnn A $2,875 cash-onl- y arrant was issued for David Michael Harrison for assault, domestic violence and domestic violence in the Leadership Families IFiirstt Hmdepemdemti presence of a child. Evan Keith Olauson was fined $670 for possession of IPtuttttimcj ttJttah and unlawful keg alcohol. of transportation A $1,017 warrant was issued for Gary Richard Page Making a Difference for Utah Families Keeping His Promises to: for of possession and paraphernalia harboring a minor. Jesus Quinones was fined $1,575 for DUI and speeding. Cut Taxes Promised to support the Tax ending Marriage penalty and the Death Tax, and he did. Kathleen Greenwood fined was $555 for Bentley failure to remain at scene of accident. George Alec Evan forfeited $50 bail as fine for speeding. Timothy Lee Hamilton was fined $1025 for assault and domestic violence. Stay Independent Cited by the Utah Manufacturers Association for keeping his independence and voting to help Utahs economy. Margaret Irene Nielsen was fined $1025 for assault and domestic violence. Randy J. Goldtooth was sentenced to time served for contributing Work with Republicans, Independents and Democrats Supported President Bush on his education reform plan, tax cut, war on terrorism, and authority to deal with Iraq. Believes in cooperation to put Utah families first the to delinquency of a minor. Alfredo C. Contreras was fined $110 or expired registration, warning letter fee and failure to appear charge. Carlos Alexander was fined $1450 DUI. A number of matters continued to later dates, for trial or sentencing, otherwise disposed of. 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