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Show Shooting in Duchesne claimes life, injures woman School District consideres moving Tabiona classes ' -- See page 1 75th Year No. 18 Wednesday, May 4, 1988 Sterling Scholars announced Basin wide -- Seepage 1 - Roosevelt, Utah See page 13 20 Pages 50 Cents i Duchesne Council approves rezoning In the Tuesday, April 26 meeting of the Ducheene City Council, the council approved the rezoning of the Old Farm road area to RA-1, in a 1 vote, despite homeowner majority sentiment against that rezoning. At the previous meeting of the council, a public meeting on the issue was held, with majority of homeowners stating their opposition to the rezoning on the basis that they didn't want horses to be allowed to be kept in the area. Councilman Wilkerson pointed out at both meetings that though he was originally in favor of the change and saw nothing wrong with keeping horses, he felt that the residents had made their feelings clear in response to a letter from the city on the matter as well as at the public meeting. He stated that the city had asked citizens for their opinion and ithad been given, and felt that the city had to take that into consideration when making their decision. Mayor Addley reported to the council some concerns that had 4-- . been expressed to her by citizens, such as the question of conflict of interest, as Addley had been volved as an agent in the sale of property to the family that wanted hones and was in support of the rezoning so they could have horses . on their property. Addley felt their was no conflict as she had no vote on the council, ' and also stated that she did receive a commission on the sale as did . Wilkerson, who was also involved in the sale. She also stated that the council had also looked over the records of the zoning commission, (manned by volunteer, residents from the area) and agreed with their recommendations for zoning as at least one part of the area, (the government trailer park) had been d from the beginning: Homeowners who attended the previous public meeting had commented that they had purchased the land far family homes with the understanding that it was to be a residential area. It was also ' brought out that the property was Continued on page 3 . miss-zone- Curtain fire gets cafeteria all wet A fire at Altamont Elementary know the fire safety systems they, just shortly after school have work so well, even ifit was too was let out for the day April 21, well in this instancs aa the caused an unknown amount of scorched curtains were thoroughly smoke and water damage to the drenched by the system. The light that is blamed for the cafeteria and stage areas. fire, was disconnected and the bulb According to the principal Mr. Larry Heniy, a backdrop curtain, removed, as upon inspection, the that was partway between its stor- location was deemed to be unusual anyway. The light appeared to be in age area and being fully deployed came in contact with a stage light, a position that would only have caused problems when the curtains overheated and caught on fire. The sprinkler system came on, .were half-oubut not otherwise, a almost immediately and doused situation that apparently hasnt arisen before. the fire with several thousand In addition to removaldiseon-nectio- n water, before itcouldbeshut off. ofthe light, Henry said that Henry said that the custodians the entire staff would be reviewing and several teachers stayed at the fire safety standards, as well as school an additional three hours evacuation procedures. This would cleaning up the area. The carpet, include understanding the fire almost new, was dried out, but alarm and sensing system, water Heniy said the wood floors will shutoff valves and evacuation proprobably have to be sanded and cedures. Since the Altamont school derefiniahed in the area. The curtains in the area were also stained by sign is unique, and the location of smoke and water and will have to' the light appeared to be an afterbe cleaned as well. thought to the original constructo was that said it good tion, no similar problems should Henry exist in other facilities. School, - t, gal-lons- of claims life of local man in argument over cowboy hat tempted to disarm McCrary. Mortensen apparently grabbed McCrarys gun arm and the gun went off, with the bullet hitting Mortensen in the shoulder before glancing off a bone and going into the ceiling. Mortensen, McCrary and the second individual reportedly continued to struggle across the bar bar far 0 minutes. When he returned, McCrary and during the ensuing struggle, a repprtedly pulled a gun, a 357 second shot, (the third, total), was magnum, from under his coat and find, hitting Mortensen in the left shot Burnette at almost point-blan- biceps befom traveling into his range while she was sitting dust and he fell to the floor. Theother individual apparently on a bar stool. At this point, Mortensen, who disarmed McCrary at this point, was sitting on the stool next to while another person attempted to Burnette, and a second, unidenti- administer CPR to Mortensen, fied man sitting next to him, at with law enforcement officials ar According to Duchesne County by ths Sheriffs office was one suspect, Elmer C. McCrary age 67 of Duchesne. The incident allegedly began with an argument in the commercial dub between McCrary and Burnette over her cowboy hat McCrary and Burnette apparently argued and he reportedly left the Sheriff, Clair Poulson, a shooting incident in the Duchesne Commercial Club claimed the lib of a local man and caused serious iiy'ury to another person about 10:25 p.m. Friday, April 29, in an apparent argument over a cowboy hat According to the Sheriffs office, Larry Mortensen, age 42 of Duchesne, was shot twice during the incident and declared dead on arrival at Duchesne County Hospital. Sandra Lee Burnette, age 37 of Hanna was also shot and critically injured during the incident Burnette was taken by ambulance to DCH, where her wounds were stabilized and she was to the University of Utah Hospital where her condition was changed from critical to good condition. Arrested and taken into custody . 20-3- k life-flight- ed ' The Duchesne County School Board will beholdinga public hearing at the Duchesne High School Auditorium, Wednesday May 4, starting at 7 p.m. where they will be taking public comments and inputs on the possibility of moving from Tabistudents, grades ona School to Duchesne. Parents 2, ; g mmm. m it - z - ' r Commercial Club was the scene of a shooting incident SCENE OF THE SHOOTING-Duches- nes a one Friday, April 29, that apparently started over an argument about cowboy hat. The shooting left man, Lany Mortensen age 42 of Duchesne, dead and one woman, Sandra lee Burnette, age 37 of d Hanharituftlly injured. Hist degree murder charges are pending against the suspect, 67 year-olElmer C. McCrary of Duchesne; additional charges are pending with BIA. fairly good, and above average in Math. There was some concern about Language Arts, as they were lower, but not below average. Brent Fieldsted of Roosevelt Junior High School made a presentation on a recent field trip to Mexico by a group of students who felt that the educational experiend concerned others an invited to ence was very worthwhile. The attend the meeting and express board was very impressed with the their opinions. presentation according to Superintendent Mower and approved anTheboarddecidedontheneedto discuss the situation after it came other trip for the next year. The board approved three stuup in executive session during the April 28 meeting of the board. The dent release requests as well as approval on a "pilot basis of a board, faced with declining revenues and shifting of student popu- modification of the student dress lations out of Duchesne and Tabi- code that would allow walking ona will be looking at all aspects of shorts to be worn within the disthe situation, such as financial, trict, based on the request preprograms and curriculum as well sented at the previous board meeta bussing and staffing. The board ing. On the issue of the drill teams, faces hard choices dua to budget constraints and has even tabled the the board authorized credit for drill Union High School revision plans teams as either a P.E. credit or pending further budget reviews Elective credit The board approved for first and other concerns. reading, a new policy on communiIn other actions the board heard cable diseases and approved as the administrative reports from policy the overtime proposal. Public Law 874 Revised IPP was Lloyd Burton Assistant Superinta procedural agreement discussed, Adminendent, Larry Abplanalp istrative Assistant and William with the Ute Tribe on education Lewis Administrative Assistant on and financial arrangements and the Stanford Achievement Test issues. In response to concerns from results for secondary and elemenelementary schools on the budget tary levels in the district Generally, the results were problems associated with the fund . - riving on the scene almost immediately after that. The Duchesne Ambulance transported Mortensen to DCH, where he was declared dead on arrival, with the Altamont ambulance transporting Burnette to DCH before she was sent to Salt Lake. The suspect faces a first degree murder charge and was scheduled to be arraigned in district court May 2. He is currently being held in Duchesne County Jail on $250,000 bond. McCrary may also face a federal charge of attempted murder on Burnette, who is a Sioux indian. The Sheriffs office is working with officials from BIA on the matter and other charges may be pending. School Board debates moving Tabiona classes r ahjEj wf scattered across the yard and up in the trees. Unfortunately her pickup truck, wasnt as lucky ami had debris smashed down onto it... GONE WITH THE WINDS-De- lla Kynaston had abU of wind out near her property in Pleasant Valley Saturday night about 10:30 p.m. when something readied down and lifted her garage away from her car, leaving it untouched and die garage suping allocated for plies, the board modified the textbook and supply budget to allow for more supply funds for grades K-The board also approved for funding and completion the top 5 summer work projects for each school during the summer season. There were some m qjor ch anges decided on in the Administrative Staffing issue, and after an Executive Session the following changes were made in the district. Ken McKenzie, currently principal of Union High School, who had been slated to move to East Elementary as principal, will instead be shifted to Roosevelt Middle School, to replace Glen Taylor, who is moving to Grand County to become Superintendent there. William Lewis will be district Special Education Director and fill the part time position ofDirector at Con Am ore. Evan Cramer will be principal at Myton Elementary and Assistant Principal at Roosevelt Middle School. Mr. Glen Horrocks will be the new Assistant Superintendent and a new principal will be hired for Neola School. The district will be having a closed hearing on the teacher recently arrested in connection with felony charges on May 6 at 4 pm. in non-reusab- le 3. Continued on page 3 |