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Show Monday, February 20, 2006 DAILY 39 hurt in Greyhound bus accidentinWyoming THE ASSOCIATED PRESS , pen the crash occurred. 7 RAWLINS, Wyo. — A Greyhound bus headed east ran. Salt Lake City rolled ontoits side on snowy Interstate 80\on Sunday when the hs was iekoleply snow kicked up a passing truck, 39 passengers, accordedthe Wyoming Highway passengers who could There wereno fatalities, but nine people were admitted to the TheD Denver-bound bus was carrying 43 passengers, including the driver, and originated in Salt Lake City. It was bound for pane with stops in Evanston, a Rawlins and ew At about 330 a.m., the bus went into the median 23 miles east of Rawlins, Wyo., which is about 150 miles west of Cheyenne, Wyo., Sgt. Stephen Townsend ofthe patrolsaid. The driver attempted to get back on the roadwaybut overcorrected, causing the bus to turn over on its driver's side, he said. The driver, David Soraiz,51, of Sandy, Utah, told troopers he was blinded by snow kicked up by a passing semitrailer truck, Townsendsaid. “Hedid the best he could,” said passenger Alton Hooks,of Tacoma, Wash. “He got whited out. He was tryingto steer out of it. The road conditions was just terrible.” Most of the passengers were ee to refuge from the bitter cold. The temperature at the time was about 0 degrees. The injured were taken to a makeshift triage center set up at a community center and the Memorial Hospital of Carbon County in Rawlins. Most were treated andreleased for minor cuts and bruises. Somesuffered bruised ribs and dislocated shoulders. ‘Afterthe initial shock of being jolted awake and thrown aroundinside the bus, passen- gers calmed downandbegan to assist one another. “WhenI stood up, the seats were above myhead,” said Ruthie Franklin,of St. Louis. “Nobody was freaking out,” Miller said. “We were moredisoriented.” Greyhoundsent twobuses from Denverto retrieve the uninjured and those whocould continuethe trip, Greyhound spokeswoman Anna Folmnsbee said. Townsendsaid the accident remains underinvestigation. No citations wereissued,he said. ’ DS Small Wyoming museumlands rare fossil ~ and scientists’ scorn it fishtail a couple times, and people start ,” Said Louis Miller of San Jose, Calif. “Wejust fell onto each other,” said Michael Bultena, of Wichita Falls, Texas, who was cut on his head. Other motorists and truck ceive stopped to help and HERALD Bob Moen ‘THE ASSOCIATED PRESS rare and prized fossil of the feathered Archaeopteryx — thought to be Earth’s ie bird — has become someoe an albatross to the ‘Wyoming museum that will be the first outside Europe to possess such a specimen. While the scientific sig- nificance of the fossil is unquestioned and its monetary value thought to be in excess of $1 million, the stealthy private acquisition of the fossil has drawn scorn from some scientists. “Ethically, in our profession, if a specimenis not in the public domain its scientific worthis about zero,” said Kevin Padian, a curator of paleontology and professorat the University of fornia at Berkeley. But officials at the Wyoming Dinosaur Center in Thermopo- lis, wherethe fossil eventually will be on display, give assurances thatit will be available forscientific study and public access. They acknowledge that the situation of ownershipis not perfect, but they sayit is better than not havingthe fossil availScience ableatall to study. “If you can show me what's This imageprovided by the journal Science shows the skeleton, with wing:andtail feather wrong withthat, I'm more impressions,ofthefirst known bird, Archaeopteryx,in ventral view. Thought to be Earth's first than happy to purst back ina ebird, this fossil has become somethingof an albatross to the small Wyoming museum thatwill ¢ bank in Switzerland,” said Wy- becomethefirst outside Europe to possess a specimenofthis feathered aes oming Dinosaur Center owner BurkhardPohl, whobrokered the sale of the fossil from one . Ethical,in our private ownerto another. profession,if a speciman Pohl has refused to release any details aboutthe sale, is not in the public including anything about the new ownerorthefinancial asdomainits scientific | pectsof the deal. worth is about zero.” The Archaeopteryx was a birdlike creature about the Kevin Padian size of a crow,with teeth, a curator of paleontology, ruptured about 50 feet from lizardliketail and wings.It professorat the University of Fowers’s home, according to lived about 150 million years California, Berkeley Questar spokesman Steven agoduringthe Jurassic Period. Chapman.Hesus,ected the Manyscientists considerit the gas entered her home through first bird becauseit had wings a sewerline, and herpilot light and was thefirstfossil found Thefossil underwentaniniignited it. Questar officials and with feathers. tial examinationbyscientists firefighters went door to door Only 10 Archaeopteryx fosat the Senckenberg Research with methane detectors to make sils are knownto exist — all in Institute last year. sureit was safe beforeresiEurope. The specimen heading “The skull is the best-predents returned to their homes. to Thermopolis is the newest served oneofall archaeopter“It's a miracle that she’salive and amongthe most complete. ygids andthe only onethatis and she wasn'tinit,” Brandt Abouta foot squareinsize,it is exposedin dorsal view.” the encasedin slabof limestone scientists wrote in an article Fowers,herson,said. “I'd much for the journalScience. In ratherlose all of what welost. ‘ dug up in Germany. addition, the “wing andtail It could have beena lot worse. It is now housed at the Senckenberg museum in feather impressionsare well Somebody was watching out for us.” Frankfurt, Germany, whereit preserved,”they said will stay until the Thermopolis Theinitial analysis bolstered The evacuees weresent toa local ward house of The Church museum can install propersetheories that the Archaeopteryx evolved from dinosaurs of Jesus Christ of Latter-day curity and display case, which Pohl hoped could be ready becausethe specimen’s feet Saints, wherechildren watched videos and church members sometimenext year. clearly showed toes with the made popcorn,hot chocolate and brownies. There may be bit of good Severe Heapacues? MIGRAINES? news.Fowerslived alone with TENSION HEADAC etsSrire Neck her black poodle, Shadow.Afsleeping well, Dr. Brooks teaches ols is ter the explosion, neighbors re‘ sclped ll and lectures fo health care ported seeing the dog running ‘equipment ond 0 speci ialy rained providers internationally, He outside, tof he is oble to treat mony of Af you or-a friend hove any TMD Weiss pom ad plageve or TM symptoms, see your physicion First, then give us 0 . cal for a free consultation House explosion prompts evacuation of 100 homes THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SOUTH WEBER — A South Weber woman's home was destroyed by a natural gas explosion Saturday, shortly after she left it to attend her 75th birthday party. “I would havebeen in my house if they hadn't hosted my birthday,” said Luana Fowers, whose children took her toa restaurant.“I feel lucky to be 2” No one was injured, but-about 100 nearby homes were evacuated as a precaution. Fowers hadlived in the home40 years andraised six sons there. A man driving by noticed dust and debris coming from a hole in front of Fowers’s home around 6 p.m., according to Lt. * Brad Wileox with the Davis County Sheriff's Office. Realizing it might be something serious, he was going to knock on Fowers’s door to warn her. Just as he approached, the home exploded, Wilcox said, A 14-inchsteelgas line had Fun is where the Farm is! s YOUNG LIVING NYO! Administrative and/or Council Boards, Commissions, Councils Agencies, Foundations and Districts Named), 4.02.010 (Unclassified Civil Service Created- Rules and Regulations), 620.040 (Conditions forIssuing License), 9.16.050 (Sidewalk ea LOWEST PRICES Ur VY bisa) R.C. WILLEY SELLS Contract Liability), 9.32.080 (FlammableLiquid, Explosiveand Corrosive Carriers), 9.52.010(Technical Codes Adopted) 14.31.010(Purpose andObjectives), 14.41.020(Definitions) Here'sto thefirst fifty years. 14.50(8).030 (PermittedUses), and 15.16.0340 Street Grades Established) ofthe Provo City Codeto correct miscell B. A public hearing to consider aresolution appropri: $40,000 in at LOSEE Jeweler MATC a Minutes: Approval of the minutes from the February 7, 2006 Council Meeting, Questions for the Mayor and Council: (Limited to 15 minutes) Members of the audience may bringtothe attention of the Mayor and the Council any itemthat is not on the agenda. Please state your nameand city of residence. Speakers are generally giventwoor three minutes, at the discretionof the Council Chair. State law prohibits the Council from actingonitemsthat do not appear on theagenda Presentations, Proclamations and Awards: 1 Provo Employee's Association's Employeeof the Month: Cindy Sweeten, Redevelopment Action Agenda A resolution adding personal property tothesurplus property list andauthorizing the Mayortodisposeof the property Anordinanceamending sections 2.20.010 (PermanentCity for your next salon appointment Pa PROVO MUNICIPAL COUNCILM EETING AGENDA February 21, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.at 351 West CenterStreet, Provo Opening Ceremonies: Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance d. A resolution coffSenting to the appointment of L. Douglas Smoot andFred Bandley to the Energy Board. MOUNTAIN COSMETOLOGY CCRcemcut esckGs Due Cia) public display and study. karl Pope, and Marian Smoottothe Arty Council. c. A resolution consenting to theappointment of Max Jones to theBuilding Inspection Board ofAppeals. Looking for a hair salon? Look nofurther, contact UCU ACTUCO beenas willing to doso,he said. Pohl has refused to release details of the negotiations or the agreementwith the new owner,except for provisions that he says guarantee that the fossil alwaysbe available for Board. Mountainland Applied Technology College - specimen that may not have ian in Switzerlandatthe time, becameso enthralled with the rich dinosaur fossil beds around Thermopolis that he moved to Wyoming, bought a ranch and helped build the museum. Pohl succeeded in finding someoneto buy the Archaeopteryx fossil and makeit availableto scientists by loaningit to the Thermopolis museum. There wereother unidentified parties interested in buying the b. A resolution consenting to theappointment of GeorgeNelson. tah - 800-371-0819 aeeea MLVad th paid. But Kirk Johnson,chief curator of the Denver Museum of Nature and Science,said the rarity and completenessof the skeleton leads him tobelieve“it must be worth millions. How ~ many,I don’t know.” The German museum contacted Pohl, a native of Ger- ming in 1993, Pohl, a veterinar- 1. Board Appointments: 4. A resolution consenting to the appointment of Larry Mendenhall, Steve Barsuhn, and Ray Valgardsonto theAirport Timpanocos Dental @ 768-9471 + Medieval Village - Climbing Rock Wall + Special Events through the Summer (Call for dates & times) 763-0324 many and longtimefossil collector who had worked before with Senckenberg researchers on items he found. While vacationing in Wyo- A. Consent Agenda: Les Brooks DDS VISITOR CENTER OPEN DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY + Distillery & Greenhouse Tours Picnic Area - Wagon Rides + Paddle Boats MATC samecharacteristics of toes on dinosaurs. It also dispelled theories that the animal had perching feet like modernbirds. Thefossil was foundin Bavaria some30 years ago, according to Scott Hartman,sciencedirector at the Wyoming museum.It was keptin a private collection unknownto scientists for years until the original owner died and his widow decidedtosell it, he said. The Senckenberg museum wasinterested in thefossil but couldn't afford to pay the asking price, Hartman said. Pohl wouldn'tdisclose the price sought or the amount In Corpor Tree Sou are * (801) the Community Development Department of the Ge Fundfor ‘operational expenses andapplying totheFiscal Year ending June 40. 2006. ©. A public hearing to considera resolutionappropriating $23,859in the Police Department of the General Fund for operational expenses and applying tothe Fiscal Year ending June40, 2006. Tun D. A resolution authorizing the Mayor to executeanInterlocal Cooperation Agreement with Utah County and Orem City relating to the 2006 ByrneJusticeAssistance Grant Program. Mountain West Foot & Ankle Institute E, LandUse Items: 1 A pvblic hearing to consider an ordinanceamending Section 14.27.010(PurposeandObjectives) and Section 14.27.020(Permitted Uses) to modify the purposeof the Light Manufacturing (M1) Zoneand theuses permittedin the MI zone. Brandt R. Gibson, DPM City-wide impact. 05-1104 2. A publichearing to consider an ordinance amending Section Specialized Foot & Ankle Care PROVIDING STATE-OF-THE-ART PATIENT CARE IN NEW FACILITY. ‘Sports Injuries Nail Fungus Neuropathy Shoe Inserts/Orthotics Ingrown Toenails Routine Foot Care SONohWOOastSul (172 Black South ofAmericanFork Hospital| Foot Fractures Ankle Fractures. Corns(Calluses Heel Pain Diabetic Foot Care Wound Treatment Diabetic Shoes Foot & Ankle Pain SOEOS 0,0) enandfiondoacona Bunions Corrective Foot Surgery WE WELCOMENEWPATIENTS OFALL AGES Wart Treatment Walking Abnormalities | 14.28.020 (Permitted Uses) to. modify the uses permitted in the Heavy Manufacturing (M2) Zone. City-wide impact. 05-01 10A. \CY BOARD MEETINGAGENDA REDEVELOPMENT AG ruary 21, 2006 EA presentation by Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS) and the Provo Redevelopment Agency (RDA) on privatesector's interest in the purchaseof homes. 4G. A resolution authorizing the Executive Committee of the Redevelopment Agency of ProvoCity (0 approvethe purchaseand sale of purchase-rehab properties and approveloansto Neighborhood Housing Services of Provofor thesamepurpose, subject tocertain conditions. H. A resolution adjusting the purchase pricecapfor the Equity Sharing HomeOwnership Program -F FURNITURE ELECTRONICS APPLIANCES FLOORING Store Hourst Monday Saturday 100m: 10pm ~ Closed Sundays Orem orn et eon South Salt Lake: 461-3800 ra 700) roan 6800 227-8800 Neadpibomes ‘are available upon request The meeting rx1s fu (0 the elevator If assistance 1s mended 1 We Will Optimize What You Were Born With, |