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Show Vis:t us on 7T) "TO Herne Grown News since 1900 Tuesday, May 30, 2000 Volume 100 Smiles, tears and hurrahs abound at graduation The Student Council gave their Teacher of the Year Award to Neal Pea- Senior Class Vice President Melanie Thomas paused for one last photo with friend Natalie Johnson, Class Valeditorian, before leaving the halls of Emery behind them. cock for his many hours of devoted service. They also honored Larry Davis who is leaving the school to become the new principal at Canyon View Jr. High, and Brent Arnold who is retiring. Derek Judi gave the Salutatory Address entitled, Having a Different Perspective, He encouraged the graduates with the words, We might all strike out along the way, but if we have a positive attitude we will make it in the end. He compared life to a baseball game. Jaley Hinkins, Honor Student, compared life to the man on the beach who was throwing starfish back into the water after they had washed up on shore; when told that he was facing an impossible task, and what difference could he possibly make; the man picked up another starfish tossed it into the ocean and said I made a difference to that one. Jaley thanked faculty, family, and friends for the difference they have made in her life. Kraig Huffaker, Honor Student, gave an address titled Remember Who You Are, he spoke of the many things he has learned in high school and life in general. He spoke of being nice to the lunch ladies because you never know what they might put in your food. He told us how to motivate people, what not to do in the wind, and to stay away from big dogs. The Senior Chamber Choir members performed a song entitled Prayer of the Children. Melanie Jensen, Honor Student, spoke of Beginning With the End in Mind. She told the audience how Nathaniel Hawthornes wife Sophia saved enough money that her husband could take a year off work and write a book, which he did. This book was called The Scarlett Letter, and it became a classic. Robert Mills, Honor Student, gave the address Stand up for Something. He encouraged the graduates to never forget who they are, and to stand up for what they believe in. Go forth boldly he urged classmates as they begin a new phase of their lives. Natalie Johnson, Valedictorian, gave the address To be as Much as We Can, We Must Dream of Being More. She recalled the story of Roger Banister, and his desire to break the four minute mile barrier. His goal was achieved by overcoming obstacles and getting more out of yourself than youve got. Natalie spoke of her work to achieve (Continued on pageJO B) Drug Task Force, Sheriffs Juveniles arrested jblloiving Office close possible meth lab weekend auto burglary spree We say it cant happen in our small communities, we convince ourselves in Emery County we dont have a drug problem, we are safe from the drug problems of the big cities, and then it really hits home. The drugs and the drug manufacturers are right here, at our doorsteps. On the evening of May 21, members of the Emery County Drug Task Force, Emery County Sheriffs Office and UDI (representative of DEA) served a search warrant on an apartment in Castle Dale located in the Low Income Housing complex. The search was conducted on information gathered by Sergeant Norm Vuksinick, of the Emery County Drug Task Force indicating a possible Meth lab had been in production at this apart ment. carrying out the search of the apartment items were located which would indicate there had indeed been a working meth lab in the home. Among the items gathered during the investigation were all the chemicals and equipment required to manufacture meth. Two subjects, Don Mclaren age 43 and Debra Mclaren age 21, were arrested at the scene. Two small children in the apartment were released to family members. Items taken from the apartment were transported to the crime lab for identification and safekeeping. The Emery County Drug Task Force is continuing its investigation. WTiile Two juveniles were arrested May 21 after the Emery County Sheriffs Office received numerous calls from citizens in Orangeville reporting their cars had been ransacked and items were missing from them. The juveniles were referred to juvenile court. Deputies John Spinney and Ray Jeffs originally responded to the citizens calls and began the initial investigation into the burglaries and thefts. Ekker and Bill Downard assist in the investigation the vehicles for evidence. Sergeants Kyle were called to and process all Several names of possible suspects were obtained through the investigation. Downard and Jeffs located two suspects, took them into custody, and transported them to the Sheriffs Office for (Continued on page 3A) NOn May 24, State utility regulators granted Utah Power its first rate increase in nearly 15 years. The Utah Public Service Commission told the power company it can raise its electricity rates in the state $17 million annually beginning the 24th. The typical Utah residential power bill will jump by about $1.26 a month, or 4.2 percent. When it filed for permission in August to raise its prices, the power company asked for an increase of $67 million, or about 10 percent. It later reduced its re- quest to $55 million. Our case was so we need to go through the PSC's order to determine where they departed from our reasoning, said Matthew Wright, wee president of regulation at PacihCorn, (Continued on page SA) 50$ Castle Valley News Briefs: website offers GCDB Information BUT! The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has announced the establishment of a web site from which the public may now down- load information from the agencys Geographic Coordinate Data Base (GCDB). The new site may be found on the at Internet http: and is www.blm.govgcdb de- signed to provide a geospatial selection tool for downloading the ELM'S Public Land Survey System data. This site is designed to provide a onestop shopping1 experience to the people who rely on our data to do business, said BLM Assistant Director Pete Culp. Providing standardized GCDB data over the World Wide Web is just one more example of the BLMs commitment to customer service. Information may be downloaded from the site in GCDB flat files and as coverages in the Arclnfo format of the Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI), To learn more about the BLM and its programs, please visit its web site at http:www.blm.gov. zions Bank now USDA FSA lender for Utah Zions Bank has attained the distinction of USDA Farm Service Agencys (FSA) first approved Preferred Lender for the State of Utah to insure farmers and ranchers have a source of credit when needed. FSA provides Preferred Lenders a guarantee covering up to 95 percent of any loss of principal and interest on loans made to ranchersfarmers operating a farm. FSA initiated the Preferred Lender Program to recognize elite lenders with a high volume of guaranteed loans, a low loss rate, and a proficiency in making and servicing farm loans. A FSA guarantee allows lenders to extend credit to farmers and ranchers who cannot be served on a conventional basis due to risk factors. Loan limits have been raised to assist farmers and ranchers faced with escalating costs. FSA provides a variety of direct and guaranteed programs to meet local agriculture needs. For general information about the Farm Service Agency and its programs contact Farm Service Agency, 83 South 1st East, PO Box 758, Castle Dale, UT 84513, The Emery County Sheriffs Office received an abandoned vehicle call on May 14, which ultimately lead to the arrest of several individuals, who now face federal and state charges, and approximately $2,000 in fines. yWhen the call reporting an abandoned vehicle at the intersection of Redds Canyon and Hidden Splendor Mine came into the Sheriffs Office, Sergeants Bill Downard and Kyle Ekker responded. They found the vehicle abandoned in the roadway, Utah Power given green light to increase rates Number 22 family-siz- e Abandoned vehicle leads to three arrests, suspects facing federal and state charges run over and damaged, and a BLM sign was shot full or holes also. With information gathered from the car, and the campsite, the detectives contacted the BLM owner of the property, and was aided in the investigation by BLM officials. The evidence lead to Salt Lake City, where 'three males were questioned about the incident. On May 21, these three subjects arrived at the site to clean up the trash and eradicate the damage which they had riddled with bullet holes, spray caused. Following the cleanup, the painted with graffiti and slogans, and subjects were arrested and charged a campsite nearby. In the camp trash on both the federal and state levels was strewn all over, trees had been for the damage. ecprog'ess.com sro Castle Dale, Utah The Class of 2000 commencement exercises were held on May 25th in the Spartan Center. The large audience was welcomed by Melanie Thomas, Senior Class Vice President. W.de Web http:, wwn he World (435)331-2300- . Cheddar Field formally opened in Casde Dale Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Inaugural Ball Game was played at Cheddar Field, Castle Dales newest baseball field, on May 20. Councilman Dan Whiteleather threw out the first pitch. Kenny Jones, Daniel Dorsch, Matt Stucki, Kyle Behling, Rocky Rondinelli, Mitch Childs, Josh White, Zac Sharp, Jayson Hiatt, Cody Fielder, Kyle Huntington, Bowie Jeffs, Mike Justice, Mica A Fielder, Klinton Anderson, Ryan Jensen, Landon Watson, Wes Baletka, Jared Baletka, Daniel Tuttle and Brett Bennett all participated in the game. Karl Anderson officiated. All participants, and around 80 spec tators, had a great time. Joel Dorsch served a free barbecue to those in attendance. Cheddar Field is Castle Dale Citys new baseball field. Councilman Joel Dorsch has put a lot of effort, blood, sweat and tears into building and preparing this new field for everyones enjoyment. Many others have also do- nated countless hours preparing the field, along with city workers, boy scouts, and donated use of county equipment from the landfill for a short time. Babe Ruth baseball and High School baseball players will be the main users far this field, but everyone is welcome. Utah coo an re os to contribute to cJatabaea The Better Business Bureau of Utah has agreed to contribute complaint difa i eluted to criminal matters to a new international database known as Consumer Sentinel. The complaints forwarded from the Utah bureau will not only help identify trends in crime, but will er.ft rcers in quickly chaining the data and evidence necemary to pursue con artists. 'I he Federal Trade CummisMcn, sr.d the U.S. Festal Inspection Service are he 'ding the effort that m cs th d itaha. e avaJn. !e to law i nf icemert agencies by feeding .v I r ' ' J i i l l |