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Show MT. PLEASANT, UTAH Volume 101 84647 - October 20, 1993 Price $.50 Number Forty-Tw- o Oil collection program to set pattern for state SALT. LAKE CIT- Y- Merchants in Mt. Pleasant, Fairview, Fountain Green, Manti, Moroni, Delta, Ephraim, Eureka, Holden, Fillmore, Gunnison, Levan, Mona, Scipio and Nephi will soon be invited to become used oil collection centers. A cooperative effort among Sanpete, Millard and Juab counties, the Utah Department of Environmental Quality, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Ash Grove Cement Comy pany will kick off a pilot program for collection of three-count- News scene Juveniles apprehended in convenience store theft FOUNTAIN GREEN Three Orem juveniles were apprehended following an alleged burglary at a convenience store here in the early morning hours Oct. 12. The juveniles, all males, were apprehended by Orem City Police after the youth allegedly attempted to stash the stolen property at the home of a friend in Orem later that same evening. According to Fountain Green Marshal Wade Ivie, the friend allegedly reported the three boys involvement in the Fountain Green burglary as well as the theft of a pick up truck allegedly stolen in Orem to use during the burglary. The teens were charged with burglary and theft, both second-degre- e felonies, by Fountain Green Police Department and auto theft and possession of stolen property by the Orem City Police Department. The juveniles, who will be processed through the Fourth District Juvenile Court in Orem, were still in custody Monday, Marshal Ivie understood. About $3,500 worth of merchandise was allegedly taken from Robbins Nest during the incident, according to Betty Christensen owner and operator of the store at 24 East 400 South. Among items taken were beer, cigarettes, pop, candy, jewelry, .22 shells, a VCR, Nintendo player and about 25 games, motor oil, an empty cash register and keys. According to Ms. Christensen, the only cash taken was about $10 being collected by a local youth for an Eagle Scout project. The juveniles allegedly gained access to the store through the southeast comer window which they had allegedly broken. Most of the merchandise was recovered and returned to Ms. Christensen last Friday. used lubricating oils from (DIYer) oil changers and agricultural operations. According to a recent press release, the EPA estimates 60 percent of Americans change their own oil and 90 percent of that oil is improperly thrown into sewers, on the ground or into landfills, which wastes a valuable resource, fouls waste systems and endangers area water supplies. The 1993 Utah State Legislature enacted new legislation (SB 2.12) making it unlawful for used oil to be disposed of by any of the above methods and provides for the establishment of DIYer collection centers throughout the if they should develop during this state. test period. Although the statewide program wont be developed for another year, the pilot program will be used as the template for the entire state. State Representative Bill Wright, Elberta, has indicated he will work closely with the Utah Department of Environmental Quality to obtain passage of an amendment to the 1993 law which will permit the State to take responsibility off DIYer collection centers that follow all regulations and still get a "hot" load of oil. Ash Grove Cement has provided much of the funding to get this program started and will supply collection containers and testing kits for each center. three-coun- ty A shortcoming in the present law doesnt make allowance for the State to accept liability for disposal of contaminants in the oil collected by the DIYer collection program that cause it to become a hazardous waste. Ash Grove Cement Company in Leamington, however, has put up a limited fund to cover such loads Inmates provide pumpkins for handicapped kids MURRA- Y- Inmates from the Green Thumb Program at the Utah State Correctional Facility in Gunnison delivered a truckload of pumpkins to handicapped children at the Jordan Valley Childrens Development Center last Monday, according to State Department of Corrections Director of Public Information Jack Ford. Fire house bids too high, Wales to seek more funds The council was WALES informed by Mayor Tom Davis that the bids on the new fire house had been opened and all were too high. During the regular Oct. 6 meeting, Mayor Davis explained he would explore obtaining additional funding that might be available through the Community Impact Board (CIB). Bids had been submitted based on criteria for a metal building. The mayor speculated that possibly a block building could be built for the same proposed cost or maybe some adjustments could be made. Approval was given for Councilman Kevin Washburn to obtain some road patch material to fill in a few potholes based on his successful test patches. Councilman Washburn proposed the appointment of someone to chair a Christmas program. It was suggested that the Sanpitch LDS Ward be involved, including the city of Chester since they are part of that ward. Further investigation will be done on a suggestion to start locking the cemetery gates at night and that a sign be posted stating hours of access. The walk-i- n gate would remain unlocked. The council approved reimbursement to Jack and Beth Kehl for three trees they purchased and planted at the cemetery. Councilman Clarence Lauen-stei- n reported that the water system is working well and Councilman Lee Lamb suggested some kind of action should be taken on outstanding water bills. Other business included a report that the road from the church to the "T" intersection will be completed before winter and a juvenile court system questionnaire was given to the council for completion. Spring City teen hurt collision in two-ca- r MT. PLEASANT A Spring City teen injured when the car she was driving was stuck broadside by a pick up truck last Thursday remained in the Intensive Care Unit at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center Monday. She is listed as serious but improving according to a family spokesperson. Denice Thomson, 17, and a passenger, Melissa Olsen, also of Spring City, were westbound on 700 South at State Street in a sedan about noon when the accident occurred. newer four-doAn reported that the vehicle had stopped at the stop entered the intersection into the path of a pick up and then sign truck northbound on Highway 89. The truck, driven by Brent Patterson, 33, of Spring City, was unable to stop and struck, the sedan on the drivers side. Both Miss Thomson and Miss Olseawere taken by ambulance to Sanpete Valley Hospital. Miss Thomson was transferred to Utah Valley Medical Center. Miss Olsen was treated and released. Patterson was not injured. The accident was investigated by UHP Trooper Jim Hillin who was not available for comment. Trooper Hillin was assisted by Mt. Pleasant Police, Search and Rescue and Sanpete Sheriff. or eye-witne- ss in the Spring City teen, Denice Thomson, was seriously injured in Utah Valley Regional Medical Center. A passenger this two-ccrash last Thursday at 700 South State in Mt. Thomson vehicle, Melissa Olsen, and the driver of the pick up Pleasant. She remains in serious condition, but improving, at truck, escaped injury. A ar |