Show b ( w m 7T17 7 Serving Utah’s Great Pahvant Valley Delta Utah $1800 In out of month $1000 (In Advance) Copy 50 Senior Citizens (65 and older) $1500 County Deputy Attorney clears the record by Dawn Carder Following months of frustrating silence Millard County Deputy Attorney Dexter Anderson was given the to “clear the records” opportunity regarding himself and the Sharon Sant murder trial He has been highly criticized following June press releases which reported that he had granted imRobert munity to material witness William Bott “I haven’t spoken” Anderson said “due to the court’s gag order We weren’t to talk and conditions as they were I couldn’t” He went on to say that the information that appeared in a Salt Lake Tribune article on June 7 1987 had disclosed information from source--an unknown mystery to Anderson as well as to Millard County Sheriff Ed Phillips stated that the Anderson Attorney Tribune article and one that appeared in the Chronicle Progress on June 11 were upsetting to him personally for they “painted me in a poor light” He particulary wanted to point out the Bott was never the confessed killer of Sharon Sant and that “I never sat and talked with Mr Bott about being the killer of Sharon Sant” or about anything else “Bar ethics prevented me from talking with Bott because he had an attorney One cannot talk with an opposing attorney” "The two Mr Anderson continued articles painted me the wrong way It sounded as if I had turned the killer loose and that just is not fair” Dexter Anderson became the Deputy Attorney for Millard County in 1983 when Steve Jackson then County Attorney asked if he was interested According to Anderson after he accepted the position Jackson attended primarily to IPP matters and instructed his deputy to take care of criminal prosecutions assuming responsibility for decisions and actions “1 like to work under that kind of situation for I want the Anderson commented responsibility” When Warren Peterson succeeded he told Jackson as County Attorney Anderson “to carry on as you have been” That to the latter meant continuing to assume responsibility and to make decisions Dexter Anderson was involved with investigation pertaining to the Sharon Sant murder case from the very beginning As time passed his involvement intensified In February 1986 Sheriff Phillips and Sgt Dekker approached the Deputy Attorney requesting advice concerning the warrant for George Wesley Hamilton’s arrest Anderson reviewed the evidence consulted with Attorney Jackson and a probable cause statement was prepared and taken to Judge Eaves After Judge Eaves signed the statement Anderson having been asked to do so by Sheriff Phillips accompanied the law officials to Washington County taking along his typewriter and pencil No one was really sure of the exact location of Mr Hamilton and it was not until the wee hours of the morning that the suspect was located When Hamilton’s whereabouts where determined Anderson went with the police for the arrest Hamilton was loaded into Sgt Dekker’s car with Dekker and Chief Anderson of Cedar City and transported from St George to the Dexter Anderson Millard County Jail Anderson remained with the officers in St George obtaining search warrants which permitted entering and searching for evidence at the ranch house where Hamilton had the home of been employed Hamilton’s parents in Leeds and the motel room location of the arrest At that time Bott’s name was known to the investigators primarily through an anonymous call that implicated Hamilton According to Dexter Anderson no one had any idea then that Bott was personally involved in the case Nor was anyone looking at Bott as a suspect Hamilton imDuring interrogation plicated Robert William Bott Hamilton told officials that Bott had been sexually abusive to Sharon Sant and later hit her on the head and killed her Hamilton’s implication led to drafting probable cause for arrest papers the papers were signed and the arrest of Bott was made by Cedar City police Bott was arrested on a capital homicide charge and transported to the Millard County Jail During the ride to the jail Bott reportedly implicated himself in the crime Robert William Bott remained a defendant up until the time of the May 1986 preliminary hearing He did not however at any time confess to the killing nor to knowledge that the killing was to take place Due to lack of experience with Jackson homicide cases Attorney decided to request help from the state and he contacted the State Association AtUtah Assistant of Prosecutors torney General John Soltis agreed to thus becoming head the prosecution the lead attorney At the time of the preliminary hearing having reviewed the case thoroughly Soltis said Anderson felt that there was insufficient evidence for successful prosecution As early as May 1986 prior to the hearing the question of immunity had come up according to Anderson for Bott’s attorney Milt Harmon had requested it The issue was successfully avoided by John Soltis Immunity was not granted but charges against Bott were dropped at the preliminary hearing for it was decided that he (Bott) would be used as a witness against Hamilton Dexter Anderson says that “I argued against dismissal of charges at the preliminary hearing” Although “some kind” of immunity had been discussed it was quite clear that immunity for the killing would never be considered Initial discussions did not include Warren Peterson for he did not assume the office of Millard County Attorney until January 1987 As time passed the physical evidence investigators hoped to find did not materialize Some officials involved thought that Robert William Bott knew what had happened and wanted to take the material witness back to the scene of the crime Sharon Sant’s body had been mutilated: the head hands and feet were missing It was hoped that Bott would lead the police to the missing body parts to Dexter Anderson According Sheriff Ed Phillips and Sgt Robert Dekker had asked him to talk with Milt Harmon about the possibility of the police taking Bott for a ride back to the Cove Fort area Anderson did on 1987 the day immunity April developed misunderstanding Anderson and Harmon met informally talking about the proposed trip and use immunity was discussed The use immunity meant that no statements made by Bott during the envisioned trip with Dekker concerning rape or rape of a corpse would be later used against Bott Anderson says that he clearly stated that immunity on homicide charges would not be granted No written immunity document was drawn up on any immunity at that time Harmon talked with Bott and the okay was given for Sgt Dekker to take Bott back to the scene of the crime Dexter Anderson passed the word on to Dekker and he says told Dekker to The latter was call Warren Peterson not contacted The trip was made and Bott is reported to have told more than had been anticipated Then unnofficial immunity became a bonifide issue When the official ruling came Judge Ballif ruled on the use immunity Never at any time was Robert William Bott told that he had been granted total transactional immunity Now that everything is over Dexter Anderson wants certain issues clearly understood “I can agree that there was a misunderstanding about the immunity” he said “but I don’t agree that I acted without authority Sgt Dekker and Sheriff Phillips requested that I talk with Milt Harmon I thought I was it had as be done and to doing my job I’m still trying to do my job” imNever was total transactional munity granted Anderson “argued to the end that Bott should be prosecuted and I argued against dismissal of charges at the preliminary hearing believed it was a jury’s job to decide whether or not Bott was guilty” Dexter Anderson says that he wanted the case to be one of capital homicide “I get defensive when people blame me for Bott going loose” he commented “I never turned Mr Bott loose The judge didn’t nor did Ed Phillips Warren Peterson or John Soltis The law turned Bott loose” Three Delta businesses burglarized in Delta were Three businesses burglarized over the weekend of October According to Delta City Police Chief Roger Young IntermounLosee Association tain Farmers’ Lumber and Christensen’s Department store were broken into but very little damage was done in any one of the buildings Sometime in the evening hours Friday October 9 or early Saturday morning some person or persons apparent ly entered 1FA through doors located in the back of the store Two saddles Chief and $100 cash were stolen Young stated that it appeared the perpetrator (s) knew what he was looking for and exited the same way in which he had entered Early Sunday morning October 11 the rear window of Losee Lumber was broken setting off the alarm Nothing was stolen Sometime Sunday night October Tenpenny in an individual went up onto the roof of Christensen’s removed an air conditioner and went in through the air conditioner duct to the false ceiling Some ceiling tiles were removed and entry was gained into the store Approximately $100 worth of clothing was taken Chief Young stated The investigating officers were Stee Allred and Kim Taylor Morris Burton was called in to collect evidence vestigations of the burglaries continues in county $1800 out of County USPS 0 Vol IPP update held by Dawn Carder An overview of the existing situation and future plans of the Intermountain Power Project were presented to Delta City and Millard County officials at a community update dinner meeting held on Tuesday October 6 It was a meeting of big business and representatives of the people it affects the meal Reece D Following Nielsen Chairman of the Intermountain Project Association Board with the assistance of Vance Bishop welcomed and introduced the assembled guests Nielsen acknowledging the suffering economy of Millard County stated that he hoped IPP had raised the local economic level to a level higher than it had previously been “I recognize the financial crisis” he said “and hope that we (IPPIPA) are paving the way for better things” The main function of IPA stated Nielsen is to audit and keep track of project money The first audit has just been completed the refunding process was profitable and the tax penalty remains to be settled between IPP and the Board of Education Mr Nielsen in a jovial manner assured Superinten-dan- t Kenneth Topham that “you’ll get what’s coming to you” Gary Rose Construction Modification Supervisor for IPP and resident engineer expressed his enjoyment and appreciation of Millard County He went on to say that a small staff of about remains on the site on modifications which working are pected to cost between $15 and $20 million Most designs are being done right on the site by “our people” There are presently to sixty crafts people working for IPP but within eighteen months most of them along with Rose will be gone In another year the staff will be down to twenty The need for a good neighbor policy was expressed by Bruce E Blowey Engineer of Generation for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power the operating agent for IPP “We will be neighbors for the next 35 years” he noted “and we want to be a good neighbor to the community” It was explained that IPA has a contract with Intermountain Power Service the permanent organiza Corporation tion IPA provides the direction and IPSC is in charge of operations Blowey commented that IPSC wants to be a part of the community just like any other business paying its fair share of the taxes The LA Department of Water and Power will not have a very visible relafor Blowey acknowledged tionship IPSC will be handling impact studies and assessments along with local meetings The LADWP is responsible to the purchasers At this time 30 percent of Los Angeles’ requirements of electrical energy are supplied by the local power project That is 62 percent of the power generated here Gale Chapman President of IPSC noted that the safety and of the employees is his main concern “I am proud of our employees and the dedication of the work force” he said There are presently 716 employed on the site 605 of whom are from Utah 399 workers live in Juab and Millard Counties (Note: These figures differ from the statistics given to the paper last week) The turnover rate according to Chapman is down to 5 percent annually and it is hoped that local people will fill entry level positions and receiving on site training Chapman explained that IPSC is responsible for operational maintenance 800 mg of power per hour per unit are generated and 78 percent of the local plant is utilized One and a half unit trains of 85 cars each holding 105 tons is the amount of coal burned daily This adds up to between four and five million tons consumed annually Gale Chapman went on to say that IPSC offers many training programs for its employees According to him the EMT’s provide one of the “stellar programs in the industry” There are seven on the safety staff and in cooperation with IHC a nurse is on duty five days per week Future plans include the development of programs between IPSC and the vocational school In a question and answer period following the presentations and comments Millard County Attorney Warren Peterson asked what the county needs to do to attractively package the area for new industry 78 No 15 Oct 15 1987 saying he Gary Rose responded believes that outdoor aspects and the friendly attitude of the people need to Prior to relocating in be promoted Utah many IPP employees were very concerned about the Mormons and unfriendliness along with living in a rural area said Rose “Then they changed and wanted to stay There is a basic feeling of security here” he added The question of Unit 3 is ever in the minds of local residents Bruce Blowey stated that Los Angeles has all the resources it needs for the next five or six years Therefore it will draw on the existing resources at this time IF Unit 3 is ever started will it be in Delta or Ely Nevada? Blowey said that to a site can be no commitment prematurely made “We are keeping option open until we have to decide” he said Sue Dutson asked Gale Chapman about the status of the union at IPSC According to Chapman two votes were held The first one was unsuccessful but at the second held in December 1986 the IBEW became the bargaining agent by a margin of 21 votes Negotiations are ongoing and no agreement has been “IPSC is committed to its reached Chapman reiterated employees” The question of training for local youth at the technical school was raised Chapman stated that he hopes to introduce a basic industry orientation program that will generate job interest in the youth Joe Moody asked Representative about the phasing out of oil burning plants by LA W'ater and Power Is the local plant helping in the phase out Moody questioned And when the old resources are phased out will there be a need for Unit 3? Bruce Blowey answered that the phasing out program is a long term prog am Invited guests attending the meeting Delta City Mayor Ruth included Hansen Senator Cary Peterson Delta City Moody Representative Councilmen Millard County Commissioners and Administrator Attorney Peterson Superintendent Topham and HinBoard of Education members ckley Town officials and members of the media Fillmore Council candidates meet with Chamber by Dawn Carder The Fillmore Chamber of Commerce held its annual membership meeting at the Paradise Inn on Thursday October 8 At the meeting Fillmore City Council candidates were presented and each made a brief speech on his her platform Stewart Bailey a teacher and girls’ basketball coach at Millard High School was absent due to the UEA which Convention His commitment was read to the group is to the youth of Fillmore Suzanne a nurse and Limburg mother of six children said that she is “excited about running” As a chamshe believes that pion of volunteerism people in the community should be utilized in an effort to generate enthusiasm about Fillmore “I want to have the people feel that the Council listens to them” she said Limburg further wants to recruit business into recreational to develop Fillmore facilities and to gather input through a survey from the “silent majority” A father of three children and owner of Larson Auto Repair Eric Larson pressed the need for activities for children recreational needs of the community and the need for progress in Fillmore Fillmore Elementary School principal Chuck Ferguson is the father of four children He acknowledged the support given to the schools by local businesses noting that Fillmore is a He wants to sup“caring community” port the Mayor and community progress and to more actively advertise Fillmore “We need to convey a positive image” he said “and positivism starts with the City Council Let’s be positive about Fillmore” Mike Rhinehart works at Roper Lumber and is the father of four children He stated that his major terest is attracting business and industry into the Fillmore area “I would like to see the youth in the area stick around” he said Rhinehart also believes that solicitation of businesses needs to be done through promoting the positive aspects of Fillmore Following the presentations Mayor Keith Gillins stated that he was impressed with all the candidates and their He went on to say that comments much having no City Administrator is placed on Council responsibility members “Each must be dedicated to administrative duties and run your own department” Gillins the opportunity to hear and talk with those running for office This reporter requested help from Fillmore residents and businesses in an attempt to fairly and adequately cover the East side If there is a story that needs to be covered please get the formation to the Chronicle Progress ofor Delta fice (Fillmore A need for public information pertaining to City decisions and actions was expressed Citizens want to know what is going on Also discussed was a proposed swimming pool Mayor Gillins said that he is actively putting together plans for the pool and has the verbal support from the City Council Grant money may be possible and Gillins added he would like all plans complete a year from now President of the Sherri Ashworth Fillmore Chamber of Commerce concluded the meeting urging all members to attended the monthly meetings on a regular basis added “Whomever is elected will have 100 percent support from me” The Chamber will sponsor an Open Forum for the candidates at the end of October At that time voters will have concert Delta High School Auditorium Thursday October 15 at 7:30 pmi |