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Show Page 7 May 19, 2004 iEhe Jeremy Jessen Stoddard Alecia Jessen named Stoddard to USAA in graduated from Snow College English The United States Achiev- announced that Jeremy Jessen has been named a United States Naement Academy tional Award Winner in English. This award is a prestigious-hono- r very few students can ever hope to attain. In fact, -- -- the Academy recognizes of all Ameri- fewer than can high school students. Jeremy, who attends Juab High School was nominated for this national award by Mrs. Lorraine Wallace, a teacher at the school. Jeremy will appear in the United States Achievement Academy Official Yearbook, which is published nationally. 10 Recognizing and Alecia Marie Stoddard graduated Cum Laude from Snow College on Wednesday, May 12, 200 with an Associate of Science Degree. She plans to further her education at Utah Valley State College in the nursing program Alecia is the daughter of Mark and LeAnn Stoddard of Nephi. 1 porting our youth is more important than ever before in Americas history. Certainly, United States Achievement excellence and achievement, said Dr. George Stevens, cooperative spirit, dependability, and recommendation from a teacher or director. Jeremy is the son of Randy and Sue Jessen of Nephi. His grandparents are Boyd and Janet Carter, and Ed and Lois Jessen, all of Spanish Fork. Again starting on May the Utah Safety Council is operating its Buckled or Busted campaign. The law states that all persons under s the age of 19 must wear and could be stopped and cited for Also, those 19 and older that seat-belt- Rochelle Wilkey Snow College holds graduation Rachelle Wilkey graduated from Snow College with a Associate of Science Degree on May 12, 2004. Rachelle was a member of the Snow College Badgerettes for two years. Her last year at college she was Badgerette President. While attending school, Rachelle worked at the Lucy A Phillips Library. She will be working at the Nephi Professional Pharmacy. Rachelle is the daughter of Jim and Betty Wilkey of Nephi. Her grandparents are Mary Tolley of Nephi, and Gene and Jean Wilkey of St. George. choose not to wear a seatbelt could be cited if stopped for another violation. The targeted dates will be from May 24 until June 7. Statewide, officers will be concentrating on seatbelt enforcement. Beware, prepare and BUCKLE-UP- ! West Nile Virus mosquito control funds awarded The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food, working with local and state health agencies, awarded $500,000 to 20 counties or agencies to help expand the fight against West Nile Virus in Utah. The funds are to be used to create new mosquito control districts, or expand existing districts. and Food, Cary G. Peterson. Along with these funds, the counties will receive sound technical advice on how best to control mosquito populations, he added. The UDAF along with representatives from the Utah Department Utah Department of Natural Resources, Utah State Uni- of Health, We recognize the importance of expanding the fight against West Nile Virus, said See Westnile on Commissioner of Agriculture page 8 Family Located inside Flying J, 1597 S Main Street, Nephi Special! One Large 16 The Works Pizza and One Large 16 One Topping Pizza Only $18.99 Call Ahead For Faster Service - Also avial. Mon. (435) 36-ye- out-of-sta- r 14-ye- Seat belt enforcement 24 17-ye- 55-ye- congratulated and appreciated for their dedication to citizenship, attitude and 30-ye- 36-ye- Academy winners should be Academy. The Academy selects USAA winners upon the exclusive recommendation of teachers, coaches, counselors, and other qualified sponsors and upon the Standards of Selection set forth by the Academy. The criteria for selection are a students academic performance, interest and aptitude, leadership qualities, responsibility, enthusiasm, motivation to learn and improve, 23-ye- 40-yea- sup- Executive Director of the United States Achievement feluny firearm charge was added because the man used the weapon to threaten the female victim. March 6, a case of child neglect was reported. It was cold and the children were not appropriately dressed. The Department of Family Services has been investigating the case and working to help the children. March 8, a case of stalking was reported. A young, old woman w as been old talked by a male, said Bowles. The man was arrested and jailed and a protective order was issued. The man was even sending letters, a federal offense, and to the woman. March 8, a case of misdemeanor theft occurred when a old male shoplifted items from a parts store. He was arrested and jailed. old feMarch 13, a male was picked up on a warrant issued by an law enforcement agency. The woman was arrested and Bowles. taken to jail where she was March 3, a felony theft held on an AP&P warrant of tools occurred at a local until she was picked up by residence. The tools had been the agency. old marked and pawn shops have March 13, a been notified to watch for the female was found to be in stolen items. possession of marijuana and March 3, a case of criminal drug paraphernalia and was mischief occurred which in- arrested and taken to jail volved two male minors. The for possession of and illegal juveniles have been inter- substance and drug paraold viewed and polygraph tests phernalia. Her have been arranged. male companion was also old arrested. March 4, a male was taken to jail after March 14, the sexual abuse he was pulled over on a traf- of a child was reported. It fic stop. The man was found was reported that a to be DU1, in possession 6f old male was the abuser, illegal drugs, and driving on said Bowles. The case is still a suspended license. under investigation. old March 5, a misdemeanor March 15, a theft occurred which involved man was arrested for issuing female. The a $500 check with insufficient an incident occurred at the J uab funds to cover it. The man Middle School. The young had failed to make the check female has been referred to good with the business he had issued the check and so juvenile court. old he was arrested and taken to March 5, a male was arrested and taken jail. March 18, seven separate to jail for aggravated assault Chad Bowles. Nephi City Police Chief, said that the police department has been extremely busy since January. "My files are bulging w ith all the work my officers have done, said Bow les. They are carrying a heavy work load. March continued to be busy, he said, and there were a lot of time consuming crimes w hich occurred. One of those was the school bomb threat on March 8 which proved to be a hoax. "Thankfully there was no bomb but it took a lot of time and effort on the part of officers, said Bowles. It was also an expensive venture but the hoax needed to be handled as though it was a dangerous event just in case it was real. Also during the month of March an officer on patrol found a cordless screwdriver. Anyone who is missing such a tool and can identify it and its make should contact the police department, said 623-240- 8 - Sat. 31-ye- 36-ye- and domestic violence. A criminal arrest warrants were executed by the police department because the seven individuals had failed to appear in court or pay fines on the original charges March 18, a gas skip occurred. The attendant thought the individual had failed to pay for the fuel on purpose. Utah Highway Patrol Trooper Charlie Wilson stopped the man at Mills Junction. The man was arrested and was taken to jail. March 19. and officer came upon two juveniles in the process of creating graffiti. old males The 15- and were referred to juvenile court on the charges. March 19, a case of child neglect was reported w hen old was found a three-yea- r wandering quite a distance from home. said Bow les. The 28 year old mother was still at home. DFS is continuing to investigate the matter. old March 22, a male was arrested and taken to jail after officers stopped him for a traffic violation and found he was driving on a suspended license and was wanted on a criminal arrest 1 - 22-yea- Nephi, Utah tEimts-Ewtu- o r warrant. check, said Bowles. Therefore a criminal arrest w arrant w as issued for his arrest. old March 25, a male w as arrested after being involved in a simple assault old and threatening a with a firearm. March 28, a 41 year old male was arrested and taken to jail after violating a protective order. March 29, a firearm w hich was reported missing on March 13 was recovered. March 29. a death ocold curred when a female, w ho had been traveling, stopped to rest. She laid down on a bed and suffered a heart attack. Bowles said 91 was called and the woman was transported to Central Valley Medical Center. old March 29, a male was arrested for using fraudulent credit. The man was charged with a misdemeanor and was jailed. March 30, an unattended old death occurred. A female died and the medical examiner determined that the cause of death was a mixture of alcohol and medication. old March 31, a man was on probation but was found in possession of a weapon which is a violation of probation. The w eapon was confiscated and the man was turned over to the department of Adult Probation. January 27, a case of aggravated sexual assault ocold man curred. A assaulted a female relative. The act occurred in another jurisdiction. Officers did further investigation on the case but were unable to locate the individual. He is on the run, said Bowles. old April 29, a male was arrested after he was found to be in possession of cocaine. Adult Probation and Parole visited the man and found him dirty and in possession of cocaine, said Bowles. Such a violation usually results in the parolee being returned to prison. 20-ye- 17-ye- 61-ye- 1 21-ve- 19-ye- 26-ve- March 23. a theft from a vehicle occurred. The theft occurred during the night hours, said Bowles. Approximately $2,300 w orth of tools were taken. The case is still under investigation. old Mt. March 23, a Pleasant male was stopped for reckless driving. The youth was referred to juvenile court on the charges and his parents were contacted to pick up the vehicle since the youth was not allowed to continue driving after breaking the law. old March 24, a man was arrested and jailed after forging documents which belonged to another. Forgeries of this type are felonies. old March 2 I, a male was charged for issuing a $391 bad check. The individual was contacted but failed to make good the 16-ye- 21-ye- 33-ye- 59-ye- 21-ye- State Division of Community Development has a new name Effective this month, the division is now known as the Division of Housing and Community Development. The 2004 Legislature ap- That is done through the Olene Walker Housing Loan Fund, which is administered by the division. The fund is comprised of state and federal funds to be loaned for the con- Housing was added to the struction, rehabilitation, and purchase of affordable housing. The fund aids people with incomes, including the elderly, mentally, and physically disabled, and victims of domestic abuse. The fund is named for Gov. proved the name change. name to emphasize a key function of the division: helping developers and local housing authorities provide affordable housing to Utahns who are elderly, or disabled. Olene Walker for her longtime advocacy of affordable housing. We feel the name change will help bring a greater awareness of a key component of developing vibrant communities, which is providing affordable housing for residents to establish roots in those communities, said Gordon Walker, director of the Division of Housing and Community Development. Other programs in the division include the Permanent Community Impact Fund Board, Community Development Block Grant, Weather-izatioAssistance, Homeless Trust Fund, and the Offices of Asian, Black, Hispanic, and Pacific Islander Affairs. The Division of Housing and Community Development is a part of the Utah Department of Community and Economic Development. n Art in the Park to be held June The annual Art in the Park celebration is just around the corner, and the Juab Fine Arts Council is excited about this years theme: Art is for Everyone. On Friday, June 4, Nephi City Park will feature activities for children. Kids can get involved in everything from clowning and combat classes to clogging, ballet, beading, beginning crochet, playing the recorder, poetry, puppetry, constructing fairy wings, and creating with clay. There will also be performances by a professional magician and storyteller to concluded the days activities. On Saturday, June 5, more workshops for adults will be available throughout the day. Classes ranging from author workshops and journaling, hidden tie quilting and quilt piecing, basic note reading and conduct- ing, basic improvisation and performing Shakespeare are scheduled in the park. There will also be an art exhibit on display, and new this year will be a quilt display to showcase local talent. In addition, young people in the community will hold a Talent Showcase, the Sentinel Choir will perform, and local groups like Phillips Family Fiddlers and Scrubs will perform around dinner time. Dinner this year will consist of barbecued turkey, dutch oven potatoes, drinks and more. Contact Ruth for Knowlton at dinner tickets. Wrapping up the celebration will be the bluegrass band Fire on the 623-173- 7 Mountain. More information will be sent home with school kids and featured in The Tiines-News during the next few 4-5- th weeks. Plan now to attend our local art festival and be sure to invite all your friends and relatives. The Nephi Public LIBRARY will be CLOSED after SATURDAY, MAY 22ND for approximately two weeks to allow for the completion of the library expansion. Library materials having due dates that fall during the closure will not be considered late if returned to the library within one week of library reopening. The date of the reopening will be announced as the expansion work progresses and the date is determined. t |
