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Show ftmv 'UKiMiinwii 0rifnpiignnrfpiriiyniniiinprp(i,lw-iyini- inryar 1 l I It: ' - 1'IW. ,s.LIO 3in- in 50 Cents Tuesday, April 3, 1990 Volume 91 - No. 14 Evidence ruled inadmissible in cocaine case By LARRY W. DAVIS Progress editor Emery County Sheriff Lamar Guymon is awaiting word from the U.S. Attorneys Office this week on the status of last weeks ruling by Federal Judge Bruce Jenkins which stated that prosecutors cant use as evidence the 190 lbs. of cocaine seized in a traffic stop trunk. The driver was then arrested, and he and the vehicle were taken to the Emery County Sheriffs Office in Castle Dale. There, a search warrent was obtained, the vehicle was more thoroughly searched, and the additional kilograms were found in the trunk. The 190 lbs. of cocaine seized represents one of the on Jan. 10. Sheriff Guymon said that states largest busts of its he is confident the matter will kind. However, Judge Jenkins go to the U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver agreed with the defense attorand that Judge Jenkins order ney that police stopped the will be reversed. He said there driver, Ralph Joseph Walker, are already Supreme Court 43, Riverside, Calif., because decisions supporting use of he was a black man driving a Cadillac on a route commonly such evidence. Early this year Deputy known as a drug trafficking Richard Graham stopped a lane and that there was no jusvehicle for speeding near tification for the search. Sheriff Guymon said after milepost 96 west of Green River. After obtaining a consent the ruling that he believes his from the driver to search the deputy used standard procevehicle, the deputy found two dure in the arrest and followed kilograms of cocaine in the proper policies. 1-- Party names officers County Republicans met on March 16 to organize for the coming year. At their meeting in the courthouse they elected Wame Linton, Huntington, as chairman; Olive Anderson, Green River, as vice chairman; Lois Patterson, Castle Dale, secretary; and Sterling Umphenour, Castle Dale, :f - rollover Chad Lynn, 17, Orangeville was injured in this one-ca- r on the Dip Road, west of Castle Dale, above, at about 1 1 :30 a.m. Saturday. Local EMTs attended to the injured driver who Several committees were the date of the county convention was set for May 15. Anyone wishing to contact the Republican Party officials should call Wame Linton at 0. By LARRY W. DAVIS Progress editor Two CASTLE DALE businesses Emery County were granted business expan sion and improvement loans by the Economic Development Council at its monthly meeting March 27. The council approved an $8,000 loan to the Lunch Box heads history group By ELIZABETH HANSON Staff writer A chamber pot of yestery- ear, commonly known as the thunder mug, served as the ballot box for voters of the Emery County Historical Society. Elected were Sylvia Nelson as president, Charles Priggemeier as vice president and Becky Hansen as secretary and treasurer. Selected as representatives were Vemell Rowley, Huntington; Lavora Kofford, Castle Dale; Mack Huntington, Orangeville; Don Clements, Clawson; Henry Larsen, Ferron; Jean Christiansen, Emery; Dan Wells, Cleveland; Paulette Kelly, and Cottonwood with a campfire progCanyon horse and ram, wagons and 150 peoabout and handcarts, ple participated. Castle Dale. However, each loan has strings attatched. The loan to the Lunch Box is contingent upon that business also being granted a loan from a local bank. It was reported in the meeting that the bank loan application is being processed. The loan to Big Mamas was approved subject to the funds being used toward business expansion through building additions. The council set the interest rate at 9.5 percent for each. Approval of the loan requests came after a review by the council of several loan applications. The applications had been previously reviewed by the councils loan committee, and that body made the recommendations regarding the loans to the two local businesses. In other discussion, council chairman Gene Hess presented information regarding a business prospect which is seeking expansion into a rural area. The business deals with the manufacturer of plastic video cassette cartridges. The business will include 50 jobs. Mr. Hess said that he is in the process of putting together an information packet to be sent to the company. several development-relate- d Montell brought several vintage objects for show and guess. Vernell Rowley recognized and demonstrated the old haw saw and the stillyards that had weights and hooks (portable scale). Mervin Miles demonstrated the draw knife used to trim comers and lumber and take bark off trees and posts. Leon Draper said such knives are still popular. Few identified the flare lamp bottle that used to be filled with kerosene and used as a road marker. Guessing a sheepherders (Continued on Pace 2) llwliiH. iinBlH of Emery County residents for publication. Members noted that such a list would be valuable in economic development, as well as in providing information about the county to the general public. Mr. Hess suggested that such a project might be tied into a class at the high school. More on the idea will be pre- sented in a future meeting. Also approved by the council was the creation of a steering committee for the purpose of dealing with matters related to the council which do not require the attention of the entire body. Named to the steering committee were officers of the council: Mr. Hess, chairman; Sharon Baker, treasurer; Blaine Luke, vice chairman; Larry Davis, sec- meeting schedule, with Film Commission as well as the development of local small businesses. He said that the council is working with officials from neighboring counties on the 4 seasons resort d which would include recreation programs near Cleveland Reservoir. A meeting was held last Friday at Snow College to address this proposal. According to Mr. Anderson, the advantages of such a facility would be the location, which is near several reservoirs and lakes, each with fishing opportunities, and the potential for a variety of other 4 Kfr.WfrnrtllliM at initiating a whos who list projects, -- houses, like the one shown above which is located in Orangeville, but which is no longer in use. camping. Regarding the Moab Film Commission, Mr. Anderson said that organization is expanding into Emery and Carbon counties and is seeking assistance in identifying movie sites and local support systems for movies. The council is helping by identifying local residents who can serve as liaisons with the Moab group. The council also is looking retary; and Mr. Anderson. The council reaffirmed its year-aroun- The Emery County Historical Society met recently to elect officers. Also on the agenda was discussion of some of the areas out hiking, horseback riding, y downhill and skiing, snowmobiling and economic including the Skyline resort, and the Moab i recreational activities such as cross-countr- Council administrator and Charles Jones, Millsite in Huntington and a $7,500 loan to Big Mamas Pizza of Bryant Anderson reported on Lawrence; Tony Conder, The conversation shifted to the Roosevelt monuments serving each pioneer household and several still standing about the county, if showing the erosion of time. Montell Seely, read a 1918 Progress which extended an invitation to a Manti Temple Excursion. The outing took four days. Campfire activities were outlined. In 1977, the Seely family initiated a five day trek from Fairview over Huntington Canyon through w Economic council grants loans formed-an- d Sylvia Nelson Molen; Elmo. was alone at the time of the accident. Lynn was taken to Castle-viewhere he was treated and later released. Investigation into the accident is continuing. Photo by sk. Davit At monthly meeting treasurer. 637-931- 'v monthly meetings to be held the last Wednesday of each month. Also, Mr. Anderson was asked to check with all members of the council to see if they want to continue to serve on the council. Committee organization will continue with the expectation that committee reports will be offered in future meetings. Several local residents were suggested as possible committee members. Mr. Anderson was also asked to check with these individuals to see if they will be willing to serve. The next meeting of the council will be April 25 at 7 p.m. at the courthouse. |