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Show Visit us on sorwinfAiiau3RT tasawi. - laaotmaBs- OEOOl. Home Grown News Since 1900 f DflMM-0fcJC'lSW- S3 Tbesday, September 24, 2002 the World Wide Web http:www.ecprogress.com dZi-- ' 90SHCCB Volume 102 Castle Dale, Utah Number 39 50C INSIDE By PATSY STODDARD Editor A crime spree which began in Orangeville on Sept. 13 ended in Kansas with two people dead and two people behind bars. According to Emery County Sheriff Lamar Guymon, Chad Allen of Orangeville had called the Sheriffs Office and reported that two compound bows and several guns were missing from his residence. This burglary was investigated by Deputy Doug Downard and Sergeant Les Wilberg. The Orangeville residence belongs to Chad Allens father, William Allen. The burglary suspects were Robert Poulsen, 30, of American Fork; Ryan Schenck, 26, of Provo, and Melissa Ricketts, 20, of Helper. The suspects had allegedly spent time at the resi dence earlier in the day and returned later to burglarize the home. The suspects hid the stolen items in the bushs near the home and returned later to retrieve them. Neighbors reported seeing three people enter the house and leave with two bows. Detective Bob Blackburn processed the crime scene. Nothing further happened until, Gary Gardiner of Castle Dale received a phone call from the Mesa County Sheriffs Office stating that they had located his pickup in Colorado. Gardiner was unaware that his vehicle was missing until he was notified by the Mesa County Sheriffs Office. At that point he notified the Emery County Sheriffs Office that his pickup had been stolen from the Chevron gas yard on coal haul road. The three burglary suspects had sto len the vehicle possibly the morning of Sept. 14 after the Poulsen vehicle had broken down. It was determined that Poulsen had been camped in the area above the yard. It is at this point in the story that things become confusing. The three suspects left the Emery County area and traveled to the Grand Junction area, where they came into contact with Chad Lee Anderson of Hayden, Colo, formerly of Orangeville. It is presumed that Anderson and Poulsen knew each other while both lived in Orangeville and Poulsen had inquired as to his whereabouts during this last visit to Orangeville. The Mesa County The University of Utah approved a proposal for a Center for Mine Land Redevelopment in the year 2000. Since this time the directors for the center have been exploring areas in the state where mining and other extractive industries have slowed or discontinued production to the detriment of the local economy. The center was made aware of the Horse Canyon Mine buildings which are located in Emery County. Gene Carr and Jack Hamilton have made many site visits to the mine and have big plans for the redevelopment of Horse Canyon. Carr said, This coal mine was operated for years by Geneva Steel, and most recently by UtahAmerican Energy, Inc. The mine is now permanently closed and UtahAmerican is in the process of permitting a new mine which is southeast of Horse Canyon called the Lila Can- We will be doing fencing work yon Mine. There are four principal buildings remaining on the mine property. There is a large warehouse, metal shop, bathhouse and an office building. The brick buildings were constructed in 1 94 1 as the mine was being prepared to supply coal to the new Geneva Steel Plant in Provo. The buildings have been abandoned since the early 1980s. No utilities are currently available on the site. In the development of the Lila Canyon Mine, UtahAmerican will provide utilities to the new mine site near here and yve hope to bring utilities back to the 6ite for little or no cost. We will ap- proach Utah Power and see if they would like to donate to the project. A water tank is located about a mile up the canyon from the buildings. Continued on PAGE 2A. Gas prices remain constant despite Mideast tensions Despite the concern over a possible Conflict with Iraq, gasoline prices Watermelon was the treat of the day. Cut-offI-- Moore. From exit 129, go south on the Temple Mountain Road and follow the signs (you wifi be moving west southwest). Arrive at Swaseys Cabin 1 1 miles from exit 129. The annual Melon Days celebration was held on Sept. 20 and 21 in Green River City. Activities Fire restrictions relaxed to Stage included Green River baseball, softball tournament, Miss Melon Days Pageant, square dancing in the park, games, parade, breakfast and a program in the park as well as booths in the park. More Melon Days photos on page 12A. campfire may legally do so in designated campgrounds as of 12:01 a.m. Sept. 12. Recent storm activity has reduced the threat of wildland fire, so fire officials are reducing statewide fire restriction to Stage--I. The only exception is the High Uintas Wilderness Area w here no fire restriction will be in effect. Stage-- I fire restrictions apply to state, federal and private lands and prohibit: "Open fires of any kind, except in facilities provided for them in improved campgrounds, picnic areas, or permanently improved places of habitation. Stoves fueled by petroleum or Liquid Propane are allowed outside designated campgrounds. "Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle, camp trailer, building, or developed recreation site, or w hile in an area at least three feet in diameter cleared to mineral soil. "Discharging, or using any kind of fireworks, tracer ammunition, or other pyrotechnic de- nt six-ce- nt OPEC is scheduled to meet Septem19 to decide whether to increase i production." Continued on PAGE 2A. vice. Although recent storm activ- ity allows us to relax fire restric- oil output this fall," said Fairclough. i I Utahns longing to roast marshmallows over an open ns The U.S. Energy Department says it anticipates a deci- 6ion that will significantly increase around Swaseys cabin, Amos E. Corral, Joes Office, and the Ice Box. Also reroofing the cabin, landscape work and erosion of control work, and clean-u- p garbage and fire rings. Water, drinks and snacks will be provided, but bringyour own lunch. When the work is complete, there will be a BBQ and entertainment. Be sure to bring gloves, shovels, rakes, buckets, wheelbarrow and any other tools, said Tom Roush, event coordinator. To find Swaseys Cabin, go to Interstate 70 exit 129, which is 0 26 miles west of the US Hwy junction near Green River, or 40 miles east of the Utah Hwy 10 junction south of Emery, or 15 miles east of the Moore junction southeast of 61-7- around the country remained stable this past month. This stability in gasoline prices, in light of the higher cost of crude oil and the threat of w arfare is a credit to the U.S. oil and industry gasoline retailers," said Rolayne Fairclough, AAA Utah spokeswoman. When similar events were unfolding prior to the Gulf War, gasoline prices seemed to move higher with each news report as wholesalers and retailers blamed the increases on the fear that inventory replacement costs would be higher in the future." The national average price of regular, unleaded, gasoline the same as last month, at $1.41. This price is 14 cents lower than last year. Utahs average price is $1.47, a decrease from last month and a decrease from last year. ber Continued on PAGE 2A. Sept 28 is National Public Lands Day. To show your support for our great country, do a little work to help improve it. Carbon and Emery counties are having a local event and could use your help. Individuals and organizations are needed to participate. The project is to improve the National Historic site at Swaseys Cabin in the Head of the Sinbad Editor one-ce- IB. Public Lands Day set for Saturday By PATSY STODDARD ve Emery High hosts cross country meet BRIEFLY Horse Canyon Mine study underway self-ser- Sheriffs Office said that a bicyclist reported seeing a truck in the river about 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 14 The truck was driven into the river near the Redlands Diversion Dam on the Gunnison River. Blood was discovered both inside and outside of the vehicle. A search of the area resulted in the discovery of a body covered with brush. The body was later identified to be that of Chad Lee Anderson. He had been shot multiple times. The shooting is under investigation and it is not clear at this time who the shooter was or what the motive for the shooting might have been. The pickup truck was that belonging to Gary Gardiner of Castle Dale. According to area police, Anderson had a 1991 Mercury Topaz and they had talked to him a week prior while he camped in the area. The Mesa County police immediately put out an all points bulletin on the victims car. The car was spotted about 11 p.m. in 1 Fun and games for kids. a tions the fire danger remains very real," said State Forester Joel Frandsen. Wed like to remind to continue to use fire with caution." |
