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Show 68th Year No. 35 Thursday August 27, 1981 24 Pages Roosevelt, Utah 25 Cents ROOSEVELT PONDS Slope failure may cause difficulties Although it does not yet cause s major problem, the Utah Geological and Mineral Survey feels that the situation is enough of a threat to instability. The geologist added that further investigation is necessary to determine the significance of these cracks. According to the report, the cause of the slope failures is directly related to the presence of the sewage lagoons. recommend measures toward a solution. During a recent visit to Ballard for a land use study. State Geologist Gary E. Christensen noticed several slope failures along the east side of Pickup Wash. The Roosevelt City sewage lagoons are located on the east side of that wash. Christensen noticed natural bank failures on the west slope. According to the report submitted by Christensen, the failures on the west side are principally earth falls and earth topples caused by undercutting of slopes by the meandering stream. He included in his report that this type of failure is of no particular cause for concern. In contrast, the slope failures on the east bank consist of modified rotational earth slumps and block slides which are indicative of wet soils on highly also unstable slopes. Christensen reported that open cracks are present on the shoulder area of the access road at the base of the embankment indicating that slope movement is continuing. The report further stated that additional cracks are running parallel to the wash. These cracks do not appear deep, aaid Christensen, and may merely be surface soil cracks or settlement cracks not related to larger-scal- e slope NO NAG This cowboy got his money's worth in the Duchesne County Fair Rodeo. Competition was held in alT the usual events, plus an added attraction of buffalo riding. THAT'S Further information about the County Fair can be found When Fred Goodhue leaves, the Uintah Basin will lose an EMT, an assistant fire chief, and a scuba diver with the Duchesne County Search and Rescue team. Fred is leaving the Basin to become clinic of a in Kellogg, Idaho. Fred's fife in the Basin has been one the manager nine-physici- Two killed in Monday shooting The incident was one of those which make the Job of any law enforcement officer difficult. At approximately 5:20 24, the p.m., Monday, August Duchesne County Sheriff's office received a call requesting officers at a home in Cedarview. The incident was not explained to the dispatcher, but the message waa urgent What awaited Duchesne County Deputy Merrill Chico Capwell was a double homicide. Another County Deputy, Gerry I vie, also responded to the call. I vie said that Robert Henry Jacobs, 33, and his wife, Lois Mecham Jacobs, 81, were found dead at the scene. According to juvenile witnesses, a dispute occurred between Robert Jacobs and his brother, John Michael Jacobs, 38. Ivie said that witnesses reported that John Jacobs went to his truck and removed a .38 caliber pistol from the cab. I vie said it appears that Robert Jacobs was shot, after which John Jacobs proceeded to the Robert Jacobs residence where he allegedly ahot and killed Lois Jacobs. I vie said it seems that a dispute over a right-of-wa-y triggered the incident. He said that Cron information gathered from witnesses, John Jacobs arrived hone to find the road to his home blocked. Jacobs lives mile from approximately hu brothers home. Ivie said it appears that when John Jacobs encountered the blocked road, he drove through Robert Jacobs' garden and proceeded to his home. The Duchesne County Deputy said that apparently an argument ensued one-quart- when Robert went to his brother's house, this being the time when John Jacobs allegedly shot his brother Robert. According to Ivie, it was at this time that they feel John Jacobs reloaded the pistol and went to his brother's house and allegedly shot Lois Jacobs. Deputy Ivie said die .38 caliber pistol had been hidden in a nearby ditch, but was pointed out to officers by John Jacobs. Jacobs was taken to Vernal Tuesday for arraignment before Seventh Circuit Court Judge Whitney Hammond on two charges of homicide. Ivie said the bond was expected to be set at S100.000 for each charge. ' Ivie indicated that the investigation will be continuing. Officers at the scene were Duchesne County Deputies Merrill Capwell, Gerry Ivie and Travis Mitchell; Chief Cecil Gurr and Sgt Wayne Embleton, Roosevelt Police Department; and Utah Highway Patrol Trooper A1 Christiansen. Duchesne to select chief Duchesne City will be holding a meeting tomorrow evening for the purpose of selecting a new fire chief for their volunteer fire department. Along with the election of the new fire chief will be the election of other officers for the volunteer force. The meeting has been scheduled for 7 p.m. in the Duchesne County Public Safety Building. of service. He came to Roosevelt in 1965 as the owner of the Western Hills Motel and Cafe. In 1972 he sold the motel and became the business manager of the Roosevelt Medical from Continued on page 3 looks it's working. Duchesne City's rationing of culinary water for the use of watering fawns and gardens appears to be doing its job. The tanks are filling, said Mayor Ed Browning. The water rationing program is now in its third week. It is expected to be in effect throughout the remainder of the summer. Browning said the cool weather last week helped because people weren't watering as much. He said city residents seem to be complying with the program. I have not had any complaints come odd-eve- Goodhue to leave Basin but impressions remain report states that leakage the lagoons is evident in the south embankment and on the ground surface south of the lagoons. Here, wet soils, salt encrustations, and standing water occur, the report stated. It further states that repairs to the access road at the base of the south embankment have apparently been necessary due to leakage. The report continues by stating that when wet, such clayey soils as in this area are highly unstable in steep slopes or under differential pressure. Christensen's report added that a practice which may have aggravated the situation is the dumping of gravel and soil debris into the wash on to the tops of existing slump blocks or on the shoulder of the road at the top of the bank. In both cases, this is increasing the loading at the top of the slide, thus increasing the driving force behind slope failure, states the report The state geologist stated in his report that the area of greatest concern is at the southwest corner of the lagoon embankment He said that at this point the embankment is highest, seepage appears great and Water limits doing the job It I don't think there's really anything he cant do once he sets his mind to it Eldredge said he's a perfectionist He demands a high standard of excellence. Fred said that the families of EMTs really have to make sacrifices, because there are times activities must be missed when emergencies arise. The families are really the ones that make the contributions, he said. Eldredge summed it up. His dedication is to people and not to organizations." The n to my office yet, said Browning. Ive been very pleased with the way people have responded to it." City residents living on the north and west side of any street have been asked to water on even numbered days, while those living on the south and east side water on odd days. Duchesne City will be on the new Starvation Water Treatment Plant system when the facility opens. Carl H. Carpenter, district municipal engineer of the Central Utah Water Conservancy District, told Mayor Browning in a letter that it may be as fate as November before the new plant can deliver any water. Clinic. This is when Fred became interested in the EMT program. I originally took the EMT course to get some medical background for my job at the clinic." Fred was in the third class in the state to complete the EMT training. At this time the county had just purchased two ambulances and as yet had no EMT program. But that didn't last long. Burke Eldredge, an EMT from Roosevelt, said that Fred organised the first EMT Association and coordinated the first courses. Hes a doer, said Eldredge. He does what needs to be dime. Since its inception in 1974, the EMT program has been a valuable asset to The courses, as the community. everything he does seems to become a success, Eldredge said. During this time, Fred was already involved in the county's search and rescue team, and had been since 1969. But this still isnt enough for Fred. He also is a volunteer fireman. He is currently serving as assistant fire in chief. Fred was instrumental last fire new truck the city's getting summer. You have to play politician, said Fred about what it taxes to get local governments to make such a purchase. In addition to all of his volunteer work and his full time job, Fred is also raising two sons. On Aug. 24, the Duchesne County Search and Rescue team presented Fred with a plaque for his years of service. However, 10 minutes before the ceremonies were supposed to take place, some EMTs were called out on an emergency. Ruth Ann Green said she was afraid Fred would ask where the EMTs were and then he'd go out on the calk too. Ive known him for over 14 years, said Bryce Green, hes just an all around nice guy. Bryce Green said Fred is also a great cook, an electrician and plumber. Roger Ory (far left), president of the Roosevelt EMTs presents Fred Goodhue with a plaque for his years of service with the organization. Also pictured are Carol THANKS president and Rick secretary. Goodhue organized Christensen, vice Murkley, the first EMT Assocaition in Roosevelt in 1974. He is moving to Kellogg, Idaho. |