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Show Tuesday 3&Lvszpttm-111th Year June 25, 2002 0 v Price, Utah No. 51 500 Community supports relay, 1QB rv j1 -- .'i. 4 yrf $ Commissioners consider road mailer, Carbon Canal piping proled request A question regardingthe ownership at a road in Spring Glen and the possibility of piping the Qubon Canal represented two of the main topics on the agenda of the county commission meeting on June 19. The commission listened to a presentation from Shane and Stacy Parkin about the couples claim to the Spring Glen water tank road. The commission chambers were full of people, many of whom were there from Spring Glen to see what was going on. As the Parkins presented their point of view a number of them dicated Stacy Parkin. , The discussion became rather . life-si- ze in Price based on a miniature the Carbonville resident produced called The Buddy. The piece is Prazen's 10th large bronze creation. Most of the large pieces of artwork are centered around a mining theme. Utah lawmakers slated to address state's 2003 budget shortfall during special session mittee chairman. Though difficult, the dose scrutiny of state funds is a very healthy process to eliminate unnecessary or inefficient government programs. According to Utah Senate president A1 Mansell, legislators are scheduled to convene at 8:30 am. on Wednesday. The lawmakers will break into nine appropriation subcommittees to review state agency budgets and look for possible re- Utah lawmakers will meet in special session June 26 to address revenue shortfalls for the fourth time in 2001 The current revenue shortfall is a challenge -- not a crisis, commented Utah Senate executive appropriations chair Leonard Blackham. Although legislators have balanced the states 2002 budget, lawmakers must address an anticipated $173 million revenue shortfall in 200. We are very fortunate to still have a number of financial options left without being forced to raise taxes, pointed out the state executive appropriations com ductions. The officials will caucus with colleagues at the special session and discuss potential budget options. Legislators will analyze rec bal-and- ng ommendations and receive constituent input Lawmakers will meet July 8 for additional deliberations and make recommendations to the executive appropria-tion- s committee. Comprised of Senate and House leaders, the executive appropriations panel will take final action on subcommittee recommendations. Bills balancing the 2003 budget will be prepared for distribution to the entire Legislature for consideration. Lawmakersplan to return July 9, with the intent of passing a balanced budget and ing other items inducted in the governors special session call A prescribed road is one that has been used by the public on a regular basis in the last 10 years. According to several residents, the road in question has been utilized on a regular basis. Commissioner Mike Miluvich indicated that the best way to resolve the situation is to gather all related documentation, examine the issue and make the decision. County Attorney Gene Strate pointed out that he had looked into the matter and it appeared the road very well could be a public road. Strate cautioned the Parkins not to put up a fence until the situation was resolved. Regardingthe Carbon Canal, Nick Sampinos asked the commission to consider using the money budgeted for a county on page 8A) The problem is that all our neighbors tell everyone that they can use the road and as far as we can tell it is on our property, in- ATV accident artistic tribute to coal miners graces the West Park in Price. Created by artist Gary Prazen, the Miner and Son' sculpture was installed last week. Sitting on a pedestal at the west end of the park, the sculpture is prescribed road. road. were talking amongst themselves about the situation. An The primary concern seems to lie with whether the lane is a situation of not being able to reach the shut off quickly, pointed out Lynna Topolovcc, a member of the county planning commission and a resident of the area. A few weeks ago, we had a break in one of the lines near my house and, even with being able to get to the valve quickly, the water flooded a number of yards and clear down to Spring Glen We have looked into this situation and the road is on our property," commented Stacy Parkin, referring to a survey the couple hired a civil engineer to complete. All we want to do is establish that it is our property and put up our fence. Prazens coal mining sculpture adorns West Park heated at times during the commission meeting because, apparently, the subject involves personal feelings and the history of the road. The road leads directly to the culinary water tank that serves part of the town as well as a shut off for the newly piped Spring Glen Irrigation Canal. Fencing the road would not stop access to the area. But constructing the barrier would mean a possible delay in canal officials being able to get to one of the major shut off valves for the irrigation pipeline. I am concerned about the By RICHARD SHAW Staff reporter By RICHARD SHAW Staff reporter rate climbing in county Before taking the machine out for actual use, riders should practice on a level area, then in a more difficult but controlled environ- with the units. But many individuals virtually ignore the safety recommendations. While the majority of people consider the machines mostly for play, a growing number of agricultural and commercial users are buying the units to transport employees and perform work in areas difficult to access with other vehicles. The situation adds to the prob- An all terrain vehicle accident last Wednesday on the canal near Gordon Creek Road serves as a reminder that the safety of the riders poses a mounting concern to local law enforcement authorities. ATV numbers have increased rapidly in rural America, indud-in- g Carbon County. In addition, the accident rate involving ATV-relatinjuries and deaths has climbed, according to many national experts. The United States Consumer Products Safety Commission estimates that up to 90,000 ATV-relatinjuries and 120 deaths occur annually. Nearly 50 percent of the inju- ment, before venturing on an ATV into rough or unfamiliar terrain. For some older machines, the only suspension provided on the units is the tires. Excessive speed, combined with rough terrain, can create lem since workers using the enough pitch and bounce to cause the operator to lose control of the vehicle. ATVs are not trained property on the machines. And when working on ATVs, mo6t people do not wear helmets. ed The federal consumer -- ries and fatalities are children younger than 16 years old. Many riders have little idea of how dangerous the machines can be until they actually fall off or the units roll on them. Manufacturers print various warnings on the machines as well as in the handbooks that come ' Depending on the kind of differences. For instance, ATVs have unique handling three-wheel- riding being done, boots, gloves, other types of padding and guards are important Eye protection is one of the most important aspects of riding an ATV. Sunglasses generally do (Continued on page 3A) ed characteristics. vehicle riders should obtain professional instruction as well as certification to operate the machines. Beginning prod- uct agency and the Specialty Institute of America believe ATV accidents can be reduced if rider? will follow several simple rules. Machine operators should always wear approved protective helmets and safety gear. But professional instruction and certification, safe speeds, protective gear- - especially helmets and adherence to laws reduce the risk of accidents, deaths and injuries.' Vbnous kind of machines have ed . all-terr- Wind storm wreaks havoc, leaving behind path of property damages By KAREN BASSO Staff reporter A path of destruction 1 : spotted a funnel, therefore the wind is categorized as a L . lowed in the wake of a severe storm on June 21. Power service was interrupted throughout the county and property damage was sustained during Fridays storm. At approximately 6:30 p.m., Miller Greek residents held their breath as a strong wind storm blew through the area. The storm was unlike any ty witnessed by the residents, pre-vious- who watched as corrals blew apart and roofs to homes got earned away with the strong wind. According to Dave Florence of the American Red Cross, 12 homes in lower Miller Creek sustained significant damage during the storm. Damages ranged from broken windows to uplifted trailers. For Ora Keel, the storm turhed to tragedy as she sat with her grandchildren inside her home as disaster struck. The sounds of wind filled the room, then suddenty the roof of the Keel home blew away from abovfc the family members heads. Keel explained that the force of the wind not only blew the roof away, but threw the couch she was resting on across the room and on top of the resident Insulation was scattered throughout the home, covering the children. After the dust cleared, the home appeared to be compfoety destroyed, but the occupants remained unharmed.' Behind the Keel residence, a small camp trailer was thrown by the force of the winds. The T i microburst.- - Although many people believed that only a tornado could cause such a significant amount of damage,, Florence reminded local residents that microbursts can be as severe as funnel winds. The Red Cross has offered to provide assistance to residents who suffered property damage in Miller Creek during the storm. The Red Cross has offered assistance to the Keels and continues to be a support center for the family during the difficult time. Although the most significant fol- damage occurred in Miller Creek, Price residents experienced complications due to the storm. Power service was interrupted for several hours in the Price area after a transmission line was hit by a tree which was struck by lightening. at Miller Creek residence of Ora Keel lies in disarray following a seven microtorst last Friday. High winds ripped off the roof and left behind a The living room trailer tipped onto its top and landed upon the legof the Keels horse. The leg was so badly hurt that the injury lead to the animal's ' death. Although the most significant destruction was done to the Keel home, surrounding residences also incurred property damages. Hk next door neighbor found the roof of a shed blown into pieces and a second residents home received broken windows. Further down the road, siding and roof damage occurred. In feet, a large branch off ofa nearby tree was imbedded into the roof of one home. The tree hit the residence with such force that the base of the t trail of property damage. Keel and her grandchildren were in the room when the incident occurred, but no one was seriously injured,. branch struck the roof and lodged into the home. A horse corral was damaged, with winds sending pieces of metal flying through the air. Roof pieces were carried across the street and landed in a neighbors yard. The roof managed to sheer a water pipe in halt Fortunately, no humans were . injured during the ordeal With the exception of sore muscles and a slightly scratched hand, injuries were tamed to a minimum. Following the storm, the American Red Cross representative visited the scene in the Miller Creek area. Florence repented that no one . The lightening incident resulted in a fire on Cedar Hills Drive and Price city emergency crews rushed to the scene to control the situation. After the blaze was extinguished, Utah Power crews worked to maintain electrical service for Price residents. The city remained dark for several hours until the proper repairs were made to the companys transmission line. Fridays storm rushed into the valley and wreaked havoc while looming above the Carbon County area. After the skies cleared. Carbon County citizens started to work on clearing the destruction the storm had left behind. . . . ' |
