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Show Emery County Progress Tuesday, April 5, Seniors Store to remain open group By ROSANN Staff writer reviews session rumors, LAKE CIT- Y- When session of the Utah Legislature adjourned for the year, the State Legislative Committee of the American Association of Retired Persons passage of most of its priority issues. Were extremely pleased with the outcome of this years legislative session, said Shirl McArthur of Huntington who is the Utah State Legislative Committee (SLC) chairman. One important piece of legislation, elderly group home zoning, will provide a statewide policy for the zoning of group homes of older Utahns. Cities and counties would be required to develop standards allowing it group homes of eight or fewer healthy older persons to live together in a residential setting. This bill would require these homes to be licensed and inspected by the Department of Social Services. These living facilities play non-prof- A teen-agwho was held hostage for about two hours testified he and his foster brother were reassured by Ralph Carson Almond that he would not kill them, but he fired four shots into the house during the two hours he was in their home before he surrendered to sheriffs deputies on the evening er of March 7. At a preliminary hearing in Circuit Court on March 31, Nathan Keser said Almond came to the home with his hand in his pocket, then went Eleventh to his mothers bedroom, when he and his brother heard a click. They went to see what it was and found Almond with a gun. Nathan said he told Almond it didnt have any bullets, so Almond fired a shot into the ceiling. According to the boys A trial was scheduled Bangerter, center. Also shown are Milton Ouzts, Clark Cushing, Dee Clark, Tom Christensen, Ron Bingham and Sen. Jack After a successful Legislative session, American Association of Retired Persons committee chairman Shirl McCarthur of Huntinton meets with Gov. Norman an important role in providing housing and support services older for many low-inco- persons, said McArthur. By allowing the state to license and monitor the group homes, they become effective vehicles to preventing many cases of premature institutionalization. Also passed with AARP support was a measure requiring insurance companies to reduce the premium rates of insured motorists 55 and older Bangerter. who have successfully com-- . pleted an approved highway traffic safety program; and a bill adding important new protections into Utahs guardianship statute. In addition to these priority items, the SLC was also successful in the areas of living wills, income tax retirement members in Utah, and 28 million nationwide, AARP is the nations largest organization of people 50 and older. The nonprofit, nonpartisan association offers a wide range of membership benefits, legislative representation at federal and state levels, and educational and service community 115,000 programs carried out through a national network of volunteers and local chapters. AARP is based in Washington, D.C. soon as he finished a beer. Almond then surrendered. Almond was bound over to Seventh District Court for arraignment May 3 on charges of possession of a dangerous a third weapon by an and Randal E. Grimm, 34, of Gladstone, remains in custody with bail set at $25,000. Although formal charges were not filed, was hearing preliminary scheduled for April 7. Having been convicted of degree felony; aggravated assault, a third degree felony; possession of a deadly weapon with intent to asssault, a class A misdemeanor; and aggravated kidnapping, a first degree DUI, exemptions, handicapped facility zoning and telephone rate stability. With more than testimony, Almond was upset because his mother had kicked him out and allowed a friend, Keith Hyatt, to stay. The boys mother, Karen Sue Keser, said Almond threatened to kill Hyatt and then himself, making several suicide threats, and at one point threatened her. Almond, who had been drinking, called Hyatt and asked him to come over to the Keser residence so he could kill him, Hyatt testified. Hyatt called the sheriffs department. After that Nathan said Almond allowed him to call the police and at one point called them himself saying he had a gun and had three people. Sheriffs officers surrounded the house and spoke with Almond several times by telephone. According to Nathans testimony, he ex-felo- n, felony. He remains free on his own recognizance while continuing Antabuse treatment. Two Missouri men were arraigned on charges of possession of a controlled intent to Thomas of Kansas 31, City, had Smith, been released on $25,000 bail; substance with distribute. Steven Joseph E. Perry, 28, of Price was sentenced to serve a six month jail term concurrent with a prison term he is presently serving on a Carbon County conviction. Bail of $125 was forfeited and a bench warrant with $250 bail was ordered for Albert F. Madill, 20, of Castle Dale, who failed to appear on theft charges. Martin Leon, 20, of Price pleaded guilty to reckless driving and was ordered to pay a $300 fine. A jail sentence was suspended. 20-d- ay June for George Heiniger 41, of Orangeville, who pleaded not guilty to a charge of aggravated sexual abuse of a child, when he 8 Program calk for cleanup The Abandoned Mine Reclamation Program will reclaim the Price City Loadout in downtown Price, eliminating a health, safety and environmental hazard. At a bid opening March 29, R.L. Krompel Construction was awarded the contract to carry out the work which is estimated to cost approximately $21,990. The project is scheduled to begin April 4, 1988, weather permitting, and be completed in late April. Reclamation includes removing 24 structures and 2,000 cubic yards of coal from the site. Revegetation will be done using a wild flower long-standi- mixture. Court on March 29. Probation was granted Ron C. Cowan who was sentenced for possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute and possession of drug paraphernalia. Cowan, of West Valley City, was ordered to complete drug therapy at Pioneer Valley Hospital and report to the Alternative Service Program within five days to complete 150 hours of community service. He must have no contact with drug users and submit to urinalysis under the supervision of State Corrections. Trial was scheduled for Brad Beighly, 19, of Littleton, Colo, who pleaded not guiltyto second degree auto theft and guilty to retail theft. A trial before a jury was scheduled for June 14 and sentencing for the misdemeanor will be stayed until disposition of the felony charge. Another Colorado man, David Brett Keith, also known as David Santiago, pleaded not guilty to auto theft, a second degree felony; failure to respond to an officers signal to stop, a third degree felony; and DUI, a class B misdeanor. A trial by jury was scheduled for May 5. Both men remain in custody. The V.B.R. Education Department placed orders in anticipation ol large school sales. Due to budget cuts these sales were unclaimed. These machines must be sold. These new Singer Open Arm machines sew all fabrics. Levi's, canvas, upholstery, nylon, stretch, vinyl, silk. EVEN ON LEATHER. Machines are designed to zig zag. overcast, buttonhole, and much more. With 25 year warranty. Now $148. regular $329. Credit . ship U.P.S Call store could have several repercussions in the comIf the store shuts munity. 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Roper says closure of the Audiologist EXCESS 0 at the store even- PUBLIC NOTICE C employees executive offices in Utah. Roper said that the store now orders down, the county will lose the sales tax generated by the store. from A.G. and remains fully It would hurt other businesses stocked. We get dairy goods from Borden. Meat and other that draw from us. When perishables are brought in three people do their major grocery times a week. He expects that shopping in Price, they tend to tags will change and Farmer pick up the other things they Jack house brands will be need there, too. If potential developers come replaced with A.G. brands. Roper said the company has into the county and see this store not given him any indication boarded up and closed, what that the store is being sold or will that do to their willingness to locate here? With the backstage closed. Roper feels the store conoperations closed, we may be tributes to the community, not able t ) operate more profitably. Borm ms could decide to let us only in providing needed goods, opera ;e under them if we can but because it donates regularly hold ur own, but thats just my to community causes. He hopes that the community will support speculation, Roper said. I have not been approached the store as well, bringing sales by anyone who has expressed an back up and making the store 'more attractive to a potential interest in buying the store. is concerned that buyer. Roper customers who think the store is closing will not shop at Farmer Jack. Any potential buyer is going to look at our present volume compared to what it was. People have perceived us as going down, and we have lost business. A potential buyer will look at that and decide the community is not willing to support the store. Roper sees another factor contributing to lower sales. When Safeway was getting ready to sell, they raised prices, because they were getting paid W. so much on the dollar. We lost customers then. Farmer Jack lowered prices and we are now Next to very competitive, but we didnt Bowman Redi-Mi- x get those lost customers back. On the Southwest We get calls from people End of Town still if we are every day asking open. 687-921- 9 The pharmacy closed when the pharmacist took another job Seven Years of Experience Cards 32 tually sent him out to tell the officers Almond would be out as came before Seventh District on The have maintained good morale, and Bormans has offered them warehouses, advertising, trucking operation and district court By ROSANN FILLMORE Staff writer Roper, Bormans Inc., which owns the store, has closed its circuit court By ROSANN FILLMORE Staff writer Dale said. successful with out of the area. Roper says they have not found anyone who wants to take the job with the future of the store undecided. He is concerned that shoppers have misconstrued the closed pharmacy as the first step in closing the store. manager of Farmer Jack in Castle Dale said Friday that there are no imminent plans to close the store. Until the store is sold, we are planning to maintain the stock and be fully operational, Roper 1988 emerged FILLMORE Hoping to put an end to wild SALT the 1988 5A 0 637-629- 5 Mon.-Fr- i. 9:00-5:3- 0 Every Week Other times available by appt. Please ask. 48 East 100 North, Price Two Doors Down From Price Auto Parts "NEIGHBOR SERVING NEIGHBOR" |