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Show 12B Emery County Progress. Castle Dale, Utah Tuesday. November 30, 1999 DWR investigation leads to wanton destruction of wildlife convictions By GAIL RABY Restrictions to owm or posses any firearms during his probation, nor associate with any individuals who are in possession of any type of firearm. The second defendant, Troy Auberger, was charger with one third degree felony count of aiding and assisting in the wanton destruction of protected wildlife, two class A misdemeanor wanton destruction of protected wildlife and one class B unlawful taking attempting to take protected wildlife offense. On Aug. 9, 1999 in a disposition agreement, Auberger pleaded guilty to four class A misdemeanor charges, one count of aiding and assisting in the wanton destruction of protected wildlife, two wanton destruction of protected wildlife and one attempting to take protected Staff reporter Beginning with a tip reported in February 1998 to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources by a lion hunter, the suspected crime slowly grew as trophy deer carcasses were observed and reported. Evidence gathered at the scenes and additional tips reported by local antler hunters along with sportsmen built the incident into a wanton destruction of wildlife case. DWR Sgt. Carl Gramlich and investigator Roger Kerstetter began the assembly of mounting evidence for the case. With 22 bullets matching from four deer carcasses and one fawn , this was the start of a trail leading to suspects living in the area. Gramlich gathered reward monies from Sportsmen for Quality Wildlife, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and DWR m an attempt to obtain more information on the wildlife deaths. Calls came in and the evidence mounted. On confrontation, the suspects confessed to the killing spree. The investigation also led to the names of other individuals who were allegedly involved, and the .number of deer killed increased to nine. Gramlich indicated that the motivation appeared to be two unemployed guys with too much time on their hands and nothing to do, with no other reason than to shoot big bucks. Only one of these animals was actually harvested for consumption, added the sergeant. The suspects purportedly acknowledged that other deer were wounded and blood trails were followed, but lost, according to the DWR officials. The first of four defendants, Chad Stansfield, was charged wuth three third degree felony wanton destruction of protected wildlife counts and six misdemeanors, five class A wanton destruction of protected wildlife and one class B attempting to take protected wildlife offense. In May 1999, Stansfield pleaded guilty in 7th District Court to two third degree felony counts of wanton destruction of protected wildlife and two class A misdemeanor wanton destruction of protected wildlife charges. On June 28,1999, Stanfield was sentenced to: Six months in the Carbon County Jail, with all time suspended but 120 days with work release. wildlifeoffense. A presentencing report was ordered by Nov. 22, 1999, Auberger was sentenced to: One year in the Carbon County Jail, with all but 45 days suspended. . court-ordere- Restitution in the amount of $11,500. Forfeiture of 1973 Chevy pickup truck to the DWR. Forfeited .22 caliber rifle to the DWR. 36 months formal probation. GED acquisition prior to his probation expiring. Scottish Power and PacifiCorp receive lun-tingt- to Max and Zina (Howard) Fish. She married cattle rancher Ellis Leonard Mathie Jan. 1. 1948 in Ely, Nev. and was the beloved mother of two children, Greg and Ellen. She was sealed to Leonard and her two children on May 27, 1966 in the Mantl LDS Temple. Jean was also stepmother to three other children, Laura, Matt and David Sadler. Jean worked as a supervt-sorcoo- k for the Huntington school lunch system for 13 years. In 1988 she moved to Henderson, Nev. And in 1989 volunteerre-ceptioni- Senior Center and advanced to working as an assistant to the director. Jean was a friendly, caring, Sixty-fou- r percent of to payoff in a couple of Americans will spend as months, Rhode advises. much or more than they Debt Counselors of spent last year on holiday America offers the followgifts, according to a sur- ing tips for a happy holivey by Debt Counselors of day season: America . The telephone Avoid buy now and pay survey of 1,000 people later offers, which enfound that holiday shop- courage you to spend pers will spend an average money you dont have; of $841 on gifts this year. Use a low-ratmajor If you charge the $841 credit card instead of on a credit card and pay high-rat- e department only the minimum pay- store card; will as take ment, it long Carry only two cards as 13 years to payoff this when shopping. Use one years holiday gift, said with a zero balance for Stew Rhode, president purchases you will pay off of Debt in full. Use the other, and Counselors. The calculacard, for purtion uses a conservative 14 chases you will pay off percent interest rate with over time; a two percent minimum Record all of your credit payment. card purchases in your Instead of trying to find checkbook register. Subways to pay down their tract the amount of the debt, this is the time of purchase from your availyear that people are add- able balance. That way, ing to their debt load, when the bill arrives, the Rhode said. The holidays .money will be set aside in bring out our eagerness to your checking account so buy gifts for family and you can pay the bill in full; friends, but that holiday and Avoid skip payment" spirit tends to knock many people out of their offers that will ultimately cause you to pay more ingood spending habits. The survey found that 34 terest and face larger percent of shoppers spend bills. more when they are using When youre thinking a credit card. Credit about holiday recards offer great conve- member that gifts, the pernience, but they also pro- sonal involvement - not vide a false sense of avai- the coat - is what people lable cash. Dont charge Rhode more than you can afford remember," added. (Leora) Hugh Fish. Huntington; and Larry (Delena) Fish, Elmo. And ', a Evelyn Fish. She was preceded in death by her husband. Leonard Mathie and her brother. I lomer Brice sister-in-law- Fish. PRICE - Garaldine Shaw Nichols, age 59. died Nov. 25. 1999 in Price from a lengthy battle with ALS (Lou Gehrigs disease). She was bom Aug. 28. 1940 in Wellington to Garald C. and Wanda Irene Marsing Shaw. Married Fred Nichols Nov. 30. 1957 in Ely. Nev. Lifelong resident of Carbon County where she worked as a crossing guard in Price for 22 years. Garaldine devoted her life to her family and loved her grandkids dearly. She , loved to go camping, playing cards and was loved by all. Survived by her loving husband. Fred Nichols. Price; mother. Wanda Irene Shaw. Price: children and their spouses. Dennis and Nancy Nichols, Helper; Irene and Randy Everett. Carbonville; Darla and Ralph Huffman. Carbonville: Susan and Randy Perri. Spring Glen; brother, Alan and Virgina Shaw. Price. r Second Annual Huntington Elementary - 637-440- k Les Patineur, Christmas Carol Ballet qum and 3 0 . dren, four and two more on the way. Preceded in death by fattier; and brother.' larold J. Shaw. Funeral service Tuesday. great-grandchildr- 1 Nov. 30, 1 p.m., Mitchell Chapel. Family will be at Mitchells Tuesday, one hour prior to services. Interment. ClifFvlew Cemetery. Price. BUNDERSON BERNIE T. M0RBIS" MONUMENTS Monument & Vault Come See Our In Store Selection 45 West 1st North, Price, UT Presents DISPLAY ON MAIN ST, C 381-51- j Dk or t!t 381-237- 92 9 Dentures $550.00 Custom Set: Full Upper & Lower Economy Set: $450.00 Full Upper & Lower and 4 Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Geary Theater College or Eastern Utah Price, Utah Admission: Adults, $5 Fish, Huntington: Garaldine Nichols er ENSEMBLE 2nd three brothers. Grant (Gertie) e, tv The Grinch December Is The Nutcrecker December Joshua and Kitrin Mathie; Friends may call for a visihonorable woman with much tation at the Fausett Mortuary in Castle Dale Wednesday integrity and love for her family and friends, and to know evening from 5 to 7 p.m.-her was to be her friend. She graveside service will be conhad a strength of character ducted Thursday, Dec. 2. at and a spirit admired by any- the Huntington City Cemetery one who knew her. Her presat 1 1 a.m. Interment will folence in our lives will be low. In lieu of (lowers donations deeply missed. She is survived by daugh-- , may be made to the Nathan ter, Ellen J. Lyons. Madison Adelson Hospice. 4141 S. Heights. Mo.; son. Gregory L. Swenson. Las Vegas. NV (Linda) Mathie. Salt Lake 89119 in her memory. City; two grandchildren. Also survived by 2 1 grandchil- & gsr st at the Henderson rise in 1999, beware Holiday debts can take up to 13 years to repay and ment and the communities ScottishPower PacifiCorp announced last it serves. We are pleased that the week that they have received merger approval in Utah PSC recognizes the Utah in an order issued by benefits of the merger, and the Utah Public Service we look forward to deliverCommission (PSC). The or- ing them to PacifiCorps der incorporates all stipu- customers. in Utah, added lations entered into by the Richard Brien, chief opercompanies, the Division of ating officer of PacifiCorp. Public Utilities (DPU), the On Monday, Nov. 22, the Committee of Consumer Wyoming Public Service Services (CSS) and other Commission issued a final written order, based on its parties. The Utah order is the fi- earlier public deliberation, nal regulatory approval reapproving the merger. The quired for the merger. It is order incorporated all anticipated that the merger stipulations entered into by will be completed within the parties. the next two weeks. In its interim results on I am delighted with Nov. 3, ScottishPower announcement stated that, in order to todays from the Utah PSC. It clears smooth the move to quarthe way for us to meet our terly reporting and diviobjective of completing the dends, it would declare a merger within a year of an- dividend to ScottishPower shareholders in respect of nouncing the transaction, said Alan Richardson, CEO the period up to compledesignate, of PacifiCorp. I tion. PacifiCorp shareholdam looking forward to ers will be paid a dividend working in partnership by PacifiCorp in respect of with customers and com- the period up to completion. munity leaders to build A further announcement PacifiCorp into a company giving the completion date that will be highly regarded of the merger, the amount for superior customer ser- and the record date of the vice and its commitment to ScottishPower dividend will employees, the environ be made in due course. Jean Sadler PRICE - Jean Veon Sadler, age 70, died at home Nov. 25, 1999 following a courageous battle with cancer. The fourth child (and only girl). In a family of five'. Jean was bom Dec. 28. 1928 in I she became a Holiday spending on the merger approval from Utah PSC Mtimsiries A fine of $2,000. Restitution in the amount of $4,800. Forfeiture of a .22 caliber rifle to the DWR. 36 months formal probation. Other stipulation as contained in the presentence investigative report. The two other unidentified defendants will be charged at a later date, according to DWR officials. Gramlich maintained that the incidents involved senseless killings and hurt a struggling deer population. Several of the bucks unlawfully taken fell under the trophy legislation passed by the state of Utah. The designation played a role with three of the bucks in the amount of d fines and restitution. the Gramlich pointed out that the criminalk matters are some of the best cases to date, with good fines and restitutions handed down. Destruction of trophy bucks like these deplete the gene pool, as these bucks can not pass on their genetic material to the next generation, said Gramlich. One suspect had even prepared out two of the trophy sets of antlers, and had them hanging on the wall in his home. The antlers are now in DWR possession. Gramlich credits the criminal convictions to the response of the sportsmen and people out in the field that called in and reported tips that assisted in the case. The reward monies will be paid out at the conclusion of the case. Upon hearing about the wldlife cases, sportmen wrote the district court asking for stiff penalties. If the sportsmen had not spoken up, Gramlich feels the fines and victim restitution amounts would not have been as high. $2,500 fine. i the court. On The 7th District Court ordered the forfeiture of a Chevy pickup truck and two guns in a connection with convictions in recent wanton destruction of wildlife cases. Displayed on the hood of the Chevy pickup are the antlers from four of the nine bucks purportedly killed illegally by the defendants. Stiff fines and restitution were ordered by the district court. Dec. Cost Partial Relines: 1,1999 Repairs: 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm School Gym 00 - Senior Citzens, $4 00 Students with I.D., $2.00 Sponsored In part by iGrart tomtheUACMNEA Fit Your: Mouth Personality Dr. Dorr j I $325 Each $80 Each $25 & Up 1 W. Podetbeol free (omultetsos Hanson t 2n& MC Insurance Visa FoHo Uo Wustiwmti 472-555- G f h |