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Show Cattle Dele Utah Tuesday February 26, 2002 2A Emery County Progress Commission Continued (torn PAGE 1A. help'' Like the Imnlen nil of the count I lie motion was made In ( niiimissiuiMT Sit terud and seconded In ( 'onimlssioner I latch I he next item on llicngcuda was the formal mpicsl lor installation ol street lights on Miller i eek Koail ( 'ominis-sione- r Sit terud explained that receiu-- a phone call concerning this Inis slop I here arc fiu- houses there along the road and the Inis stop is too dark. A formal rciiics from Ihceounu to I tali I'owcr lor installation of the light is needed ( 'onimis-sione- r Hatch pointed out that this new light is along a stretch ol road which x ill he rchuill at a later time I he item was approved I he next item oil the agenda was the acceptance certilicalion of I on r Corner's Community Mental Health audit review. It was determined that it would he approved subject to review hy - Itrciida olfice. I tugmore of the ( Terk's I lie next item on the agenda as he consideration ami of the I te Indian Tribe's retpiest to use tliecoiintv s parcel Inver platting program. A motion was made to table the item until more information could be obtained to clarify how Kiev w ished to use the program. The next item on lliengcnda was the consideration and approval of the contract with the stale lor purchase of surplus properly Commissioner Hatch explained when surplus stale property comes up for sale it is sold on a priority basis with the federal government, other slate agencies, county and then city governments hav iuy a chance to purchase it in that order. The next item on the agenda vv as the discussion of participa-lio- n in the Hmery County Progress Fnergv Edition. It was w Emery County Progress EnfimuAi. IN Publisher Ken l.aiMin lamia Thayn Darla L-- ( Juine.s l CiiTulation Kditnr Davis Daisy Stoddard Ryan Dearock Jfllce Manager ... . I Patsy Stoddard Sylvia NcL-o- i e items. Senate Bill 82 and HB2T1 HB2llwere discussed. tleals with health departments. He stated that there is opposition to this bill by county health officers from around the state. Another bill dealing with bid limits on construction projects for public works improvements was not a popular bill either. A bill dealing with public safety in- olving one operating system statewide which Sheriff (iuymon described as being good for the Wasatch Front where they have more frequen By SYLVIA NELSON Staff, Emery County Progress The Kniery County Republican Daily met on Koi. I), at the Ferron ScniorCilizen Center for their Annual l.incnln Day Dinner. The dinner mooting was conducted by Chairman Tony tly BL.M and Finery County will conduct their own meetings concerning the making of a national monument of the San Rafael area proposed at a recent public meeting of the public lands council. He went over the basic concept and had a question and answer period. The fluff ceremony was presented by Ferron Troop 929 under the direction of Scout Fender Don Larsen. Scouts presenting and posting the colors wen Bryan Larsen, Cade Scotty Mattox. Chairman Cornier introduced the Finery County Commission- Display Sylvia Nelson liiteptionlst DitsySloddanJ Receptionist I ers and asked Commissioner Kandy Johnson to talk about current happenings in the county. Johnson said that the L.S. Department of Interior will be conducting their own period of evaluation conducted through Sulserition Kates: earner in ( 50 $22 per year delivered hy per arlion and Kniery eouoties. $27 ill Ctah, $.1(1 out of Flail per veal liv mall Office Moors: Mninlav a ( III In noon , Tuesday 5 DO pm al 190 Hast Mam, Castle Dale, Ctah. Classifieds Deadline: H Friday 9 (III a in. i il.lai Tuesdays puhlira-- I Fax :fHl-2i:ll- ; U:i5i .'in I 543 ; 129 issued mire a week at Castle Dale, No: SI'S 07 tah I'ei inila ai postage paid at Castle Dale, Ctah. Postmaster: Send ehanp'e of address to ID. liox 589, Castle Dale, UT 81513 All t it'll! reserved hy the Finery County I'rot'iess. All is property of Finery County Iloiprss. No part herein may tie reproduced without prior written consent 1 1 I Commissioner Hatch also mentioned a bill regarding jail reimbursements where they ait trying to get soinethingthrough w here a judge can sentence a prisoner to the jail of his choice. Commissioner Sitterud said he had received a call from the nursing home informing him that Ctah is the seventh lowest state in paying for senior citizens. They had expressed their desire that this be brought be-- fore the legislators to see w hat can bo done. Commissioner Johnson said an informational lunch meeting will be held on Feb. 25 with elected officials and department heads to bringthem up to speed on the monument. It was mentioned that many of them have questions concerningthe monument and this will help educate them to w hat is taking place. It will be presented by the public lands council. The meeting wus adjourned, The next commission meeting Editor, Emery County Progress The Finery County Drug Court gives an opportunity for those facing drug related offenses a chance to get their lives back on track. After two years in operation, six people have graduated from the program and 15 more are currently enrolled. Our job is always negative because we have to deal with people when theyre in trouble," said Sheriff Lamar Guymon. But with the DrugCourt we can help you get your life back on track. The only DrugCourt on this side of the Uintah Basin, Sheriff ( Iuymon said the Emery County program is unique because it is the only drugcourl in the state that does both adult and juvenile cases. Deputy Jeremiah Johnson is the Drug Court officer and as such he keeps constant track of those enrolled in the yearlong program. To be in Drug Court individuals have to be charged with a substance abuse incident. Once enrolled those in Drug 1STARITHEATRE llunliiiglon (87-927- .) Open 6:30, Show at 7, ends soon Disneys Snow Dogs (PG) COMING: BIG FAT LIAR, RETURN TO NEVERLAND, A WALK TO REMEMBER, THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO, A BEAUTIFUL MINO Legislator Brad Johnson talked about the redistricting that has effected Finery and Car-bo- n Counties and passed around a map for all to see. He said that he had opened a bill file to have the Legislature pass a resolution in support of the proposed Monument. ( fuest speaker of the evening was Sam Singleton of Ferron who spoke during the elk dinner. Singleton talked of Presidents Washington and Lincoln; giving quotes from both, and read some of the biography called Lincoln Talks. He showed the audience a letter that he pos- - sesses dating from the Civil War, and told the story of Taps that is used for military funerals. The Battle Hymn of the Republic was sung by Joan and Barbara Burke, a mother and daughter duet from Ferron. Then Barbara Burke, current Miss Emery County entertained by singing selections from the Scarlet Pimpernel and honored those serving in the U.S. military with songs from the soundtrack of the Pearl Harbor movie. Chairman Conder introduced those declaring candidacy for elected offices in the county and each told about themselves and why they have decided to run for office. Cash Winn and Kris Bell will run for county assessor. Gordon Bennett will run for sheriff. Susan Bell will run for treasurer (along with Kathy Vuksinick, w ho was unable to attend the dinner). Dixie Swasev, incumbent, will run again for re- - corder and Bruce Funk again for elerkauditor. Randy Johnson and Ira Hatch will run again for commissioner seats. Four candidates running for the U.S. Congressional District 2 seal against Jim Matheson, were introduced and asked to talk about why they have de- dared candidacy and helped the audience get to know them and their issues better. They were John Swallow from Sandy, Winston Wilkeson also of Sandy, David Smith of Alpine, and Tim Bridgewater of American Fork. Conder introduced and thanked those who donated, pre- pared and served the dinner; especially Karen Dellos along with her husband. Bill, and other volunteers, including Gaylene Conder. Conder introduml the Republican Party officers and urged eveiyone to stay and get to know thevisitingcandidates. Court are required to attend classes every night at Four Corners Mental Health, either alcohol anonymous classes or narcotics anonymous classes or a variety of substance abuse classes that are offered at Four Corners. try to take up their idle time, Johnson said. Were trying to help them get a We life-sty- le change. In DrugCourt Johnson acts as the parole officer, which gives him leeway to check in on individuals anytime, day or night. Adults in the program must have a full time job or be enrolled in college full time. Juveniles have to maintain a 2.5 GPA, or, if not in school, they must obtain their general education diploma. Once in Drug Court individuals must call every morning and find out if they are on the list to come in for a urinalysis test. Typically subjects are tested three to seven times a week and they never know when they might be tested. Unlike other programs we give them an excuse to succeed, not an excuse to fail. In the beginning Jeremiah is their enemy because he haunts them and has the ability to put them in jail if they get into trouble. At the end of the program he is their friend because he has helped them straighten out their lives, Sheriff Guymon said. The sheriff said that the programs and assistance of Four Corners is instrumental to the programs success. One of the key elements is Emery Jones and the staff of Four Corners. The first six months after graduatingfrom DrugCourt are critical for those who have gone through the program. According to Johnson if graduates have any problems during the first six months after graduating then their experience was not considered a success. Of the six who have graduated Sheriff Guymon said they have had no problem with any of them. According to the sheriff among the first people who entered Drug Court were two young people who desperately needed help getting their life in order. They were two kids who were going nowhere. They went through the program, cleaned up their life and are doingvery well. The more of these kind of programs we can do the better we can help deal w ith the drug problem, Sheriff Guymon said. BRIEFLY OHV Course Planned Vehicle Utahs Education Program will offer three separate courses in March. On March 9 and March 23 therp will be courses offered for the general public and on March Hi a course will be held for women only. The S10 course teaches people from age 8 and up to ride their ATVs legally and safely. To legally ride on public lands children 8 through 16 years of age are required to pass the course. It is also a benefit to anyone looking to increase their skills and confidence. There will be a written test each Friday night prior to the riding course on Saturday. Preregistration is mandatory. You may sign up for the day you would like to take the course and pick up your test study booklet at the Emery County Recreation Building in Castle Dale. For more information call 381-249- 3. Coalition Donates Books One of the goals of the Emery County Domestic Violence Coalition is to promote domestic violence awareness and educa- - tion in the community. The coalition has recently purchased books with money they received from a grant. They will donate two books to each library in the county. The following books will be available: Domestic Violence for Beginners by Alisa Deltufo. This book presents a look at the causes and effects of spousal abuse. The Verbally Abusive Relationship by Patricia Evans. Patricia explores what verbal abuse is and the damaging ef- fects it has on children and families. For more information, call Kathy Anderson al 381-474- 3. sOt r.' a. Vfrz t-- vz. tin.- SAWfcKN SATURDAY, MARCH Carpet Rems as low as MOO installed. Blowout prices on laminate $19"box cash in-sto- ck Hardwood OFF & carry CUSTOMER APPRECIATION NIGHTS Vinyl pv.v; as 25 Large selection of materials in stock, very 34th Yard of Installed Floorcovering is FREE! Carpet Laminate Ceramic . 30th 2nd-MARC- H Everything in store on sale with savings as much - VVijl Wednesday, February 27Thursday, February 28Friday, March 1st Well be open until 8 p.m. Free Drinks & Hot Sandwiches M ; t t will be held on March 5 at 4 p in. Drug Court gives offenders chance to reclaim their lives By JAMES L. DAVIS .Monday at 10 00 a in fur il ess'u elv net Ill Id ieat ion A to m Telephone: pi - cies but not good for our area. It would require every radio to be replaced and w ould be very expensive. Candidates introduced during Republican dinner Sports writer OlTHK Classified i - Whittle, Devin Bennett, and Jircctor CLis-alii- d leg-islat- iv one-fourl- Staff reporter Aimhiisim; Shirley St ubhs Jeani Fts-el- Friday in Drovo. They brought the attendees up to date on Cornier. VOICE OF EMERY COUNTY SINCE 1900 Al MINIS'IKAIK doliTiiiinctl they would support Hit' newspaper and the energy li industry by purchitsintf a in the supplead pae ment. I nder the category of citi.en concerns not It int was brought up due to the absence of citizens al the meeting. It was determined that tin- minutes for the previous mcctingbc tabled until the commissioners have it chance to review them. T he next item on the agenda was the commissioner reports. Commissioner Hatch stated that he had intended the I tall Association of Counties mcclingon MOmnENBEN QUALITY FLOORCOVERINGS w. 8 North CarbonAye? Pricei637.0884 poor I I j |