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Show I L i. J-- x X iTAr- - ' r- - t: r . ' FFE:c 317 brtlT Lttrt Cm In l ili il lull 'll II C n t-- i C. i u II - - 4lji-:ic- 3 IMil M HI II .11 II II Serving East Juab County - A Nice Place To Live! Volume 96, No 40 Wednesday, October 7, 1998 (ScaIty to GTCCjuO Cvjo (Sommiccion donico cldica cacdo by Union Pacific on damage Ohoy cay Gbctf tvao incurred in fatal accident) By Myrna Trauntvein Times-New- c3 3canGy (SonGor By Times-New- s Myrna Trauntvein s Correspondent Juab County Commissioners denied a claim made by Union Pacific Railroad Company for damages sustained by the railroad as a result of a crossing accident in which Shelly Elder, a county employee, was killed. The refusal to consider payment to the railroad, especially in light of a letter, sent by the commission in July, in which the commission requested the railroad reduce speeds through Nephi from more than 50 mph to 25 mph., was particularly poignant. Norman J. Olsen, senior claim representative for the railroad, wrote to commissioners seeking payment from the county. The railroad is seeking payment Correspondent Juab County Commissioners favor the creation of at least two classrooms to be used to enhance education in the county. Jeff Banks, USU County Extension Agent, told commissioners the two classrooms could be created in the office area used by the extension service in the Juab County Complex. Banks and Steve Cox, the North Central District Director, met with commissioners the last of September to request the county commissions assistance in creating the opportunity for area residents to receive an education via the Internet through the Utah Education Network. This would be a way for our citizens to earn degrees via the Internet, said Banks at commission meeting on Monday, October 5. In the proposal there would be 53 different sites throughout the state, with each county needing four classrooms. In addition, said Banks, the commission would need to appoint a county higher education council. I think you should approach the LIC (Local Interagency Council) with the proposal and see what input they have, said Wm. Boyd Howarth, county commissioner. Before we do any more, I thing the council should be contacted. It will have to be put in the budget, said Ike Lunt, commissioner. I think it is a good idea as long as we can start with two classrooms. You have my full support, said Howarth. I would love to see us have the program available in Nephi. He said there were educational opportunities all around Juab County for those seeking degrees through higher education. There are colleges and universities in Provo and Sanpete Counties, but there is nothing locally for those wanting to receive higher degrees. In addition, the council might be a good higher education board, as well. At present, local residents seeking higher educations have to live out of the area or commute. I think it is a good idea to have this opportunity in our area, said Joseph Bernini, commission chair. I am willing, on my part, to support the idea. Barks said he would contact the LIC council and would present the idea to them. In addition, he said, a meeting between commissioners and those over the program from Utah State University would come to Nephi in December and discuss implementation. Single Copy Price in the amount of $54,3 16.38 for damag- commissioners would sign and send to es railroad officials claim was sustained Olsen. As a result of the assignment, by the railroad as a result of the cross- Seely contacted Shawn Gooseman at ing accident at Center Street on May UAC who approved the action. 27. We just needed to get a clarification Commissioners assigned Mike Seely, from our insurance company, said Ike county administrator, to contact the Lunt, commissioner. Just deny the claim, said David countys insurance company, Utah Association of counties Mutual, and then Leavitt, county attorney. He said the draft a letter to the railroad which the commissioners, who had previously written to the railroad, had made it plain they were seeking a voluntary reduction of speed through Nephi by Union Pacific. It is not necessary to state your reasons for denying the claim, said Leavitt. There will always be an opportunity to print your ideas. Those reasons did not need to be stated up front but could be added later. Leavitt indicated that a liability would neither be created nor enhanced by sending the letter. The latest letter, sent to Olsen, reviewed the steps the county had taken to date. It also reviewed the regard Elder was held in by the county commise sion. Shelley D. Elder, a killed. county employee and friend, was Accordingly, Juab County sent a letter to Dick Rauschmeier dated July 6, 1998, requesting a voluntary reduction of speed through Nephi and a written response to the letter, wrote commissioners. As of today, October 5, 1998, no response has been received. The August 27, 1998, billing letter requesting payment in the amount of $54,316.38 for damages was received and was denied, said commissioners. On September 21, 1998, the Juab County Commission passed a unanilong-tim- mous formal motion denying this claim. The letter was signed by all three commissioners. In the letter sent to Rauschmeier in July, commissioners indicated they had unanimously voted to request the reduction of railroad train speeds. The train (involved in the fatal acci5 dent) was traveling through the city of Nephi at just over 50 mph. The speed of the train, added to the sheer mass of the train, killed Elder on impact. A few couyears ago, a young high school-age- d Task Force also assisted with the inves- ple were also killed in an auto train accident on the north end of Nephi City tigation. The lab was located in a storage shed not long after Union Pacific raised the on the southwest side of Nephi. Justin speed limit through Nephi City, stated Kimball, a deputy, and Shane Johnson, a police officer, had the structure under See Claim on page 2 surveillance when a car pulled up in front of the shed. At that time, the citations were issued. Further investigation lead to the seizure of the In addition to the recovered stolen property discovered at the storage units, law enforcement officers hauled a trailer of contraband drug manufacturing equipment away as evidence. Carter said the owners of stolen propBy Myrna Trauntvein erty were being asked to come to the site s to identify their personal property. A Correspondent construction trailer was stolen from a A committee will be formed to considsite in Utah County, said Carter. Most er what should be done about finding of the contents of the trailer are in one property or a building to replace the of two units in the storage complex. county road shed located in Mammoth. The committee will consist of Bob Day, county buildings and grounds superintendent; Joseph Bernini, commission chair, Wm. Boyd Howarth, commissioner; Robert Garrett, county road supervisor, and Ted Haynes, West Juab County road department. What do you want me to do about the roof repair at the old shed? asked Day. Commissioners told him to repair the roof as best he could to keep it operating until a better facility could be arranged. The building has d its value to the county. There is not running water at the site, the building is decrepit, and the roof needs to be replaced. I talked to city officials in Eureka, said Bernini, who lives in Eureka. 1 discussed exchanging property to be used for the purpose of a road shed for our end of the county." ENJOYING THE WARM WEATHER Kids at the Nephi Elementary School were out in droves at noon on Tuesday enjoying the sunny fall weather. The weatherman is calling for highs in the 60s for today and 70s for Thursday and Friday. Showers return on Saturday. Sheriff now says... (SDTCGtDiU ? GGDTCOfl 0DD GOlrUfJ By Times-New- Myrna Trauntvein s Correspondent The report of the arrests made in the first meth lab found in Juab County was not accurate in last weeks paper. Juab County Sheriff David Carter released the names of four Juab County residents who were all cited in connection with an investigation into the operation of an illegally operated meth lab and the recovery of stolen property. Those reported arrested last week were Michael Fashion, Daryl May, Joseph Jerman, and Crystal Jerman. However, Joseph Jerman was not arrested. Rather, he was cited. The joint investigation by law enforcement officers from the Juab County Sheriffs Department and officers from the Nephi Police Department issuance of citations, the seizure ofa camp trailer, the seizure of a clandestine meth lab, and the recovery of an estimated $50,000 worth of stolen property. In explanation of the reporting error, there are three types of detentions which law enforcement officers use. The first, and lowest level, is the one where an officer of the law approaches a person on the street, or other location, and asks the person to state hisher name, address, and tell what they are doing. The person, in this situation, can actually leave the scene without revealing 26-fo- ot Four Day Weather Forecast Friday High 70 Saturday Prtiy cloudy High the information. If the officer has probable cause, however, the detention moves to the next level. No one can leave the scene in this instance. Such is the circumstance when an individual is stopped for speeding and is issued a citation. The person is detained at the scene, is questioned, and is issued (or investigated) for a citation for a violation of law. When a person is taken to jail, or taken into custody by a police officer, that is an arrest. In that instance, the individual is, usually, incarcerated even if that incarceration is only brief, and in some instances, a bond is set. Juab County and Nephi City law enforcement officers are going to continue to work hard in the area and further arrests and citations will occur in the near future, said Carter. Carter said the Utah Department of Adult Probation and Parole and officers from the Utah County Major Crimes Com tail Joe will travel-traile- bo torniod to rind property tor obed r. Times-New- out-live- CO See . Shed on page 2 1 |