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Show TBt& 79th Year Wednesday, June 24, 1992 No. 25 18 Roosevelt, Utah 50 Cents Pages County Chamber executive selected to begin July 1 3 By Karla Cox The Duchesne County Chamber of Commerce will have a new director as of July 13, when Beverly Mortensen will take the reigns of the county-wid- e business organization. "Were very confident in our selection committee, and in the choice they have made, declared Chamber president Irene Hansen of the selection of Mortensen, a native of the county. "She is enthuon the issues; siastic, were very pleased and we think well-inform- ed shell do a great job." Mortensen, the daughter of Mr. Municipal Complex with administrative, court, police, fire and offices should other department begin construction this month. The low bid was approved at the June 16 Roosevelt City Council Meeting. COMPLEX DESIGN-Rooseve- lt's Low Bid Approved Savings of $200,000 gained through city complex cuts . "Changes will not have a detrimental effect on the building itself. There wont be any reduction in the size of the complex and none of the changes will affect the building structurally," said Glen Lloyd, architect. One of the biggest cutbacks came when City Council members decided to eliminate a generator and needed wiring for the system at a savings of $25,000. "We have only been out of power for a few minutes at a time, and besides a generator would be a maintenance killer," said City By Aldon Rachele Savings of $200,000 wore gained by Roosevelt City when a number of items were deleted or second choices added for the municipal complex, which is slated for construction starting later this month, (hits had to be made when the low bidder, Union Pmnte Construction at $1,857,000, was $200,000 over the projected figure. After deletion of various items were made the low bid was approved at the Roosevelt City Council Meeting, June 16. The contractor hopes to be on the site this week to begin work on the complex, which will be located on property that housed the old Roosevelt Elementary School Union Pointe Constructions contract is for a 12 month period, but they hope to have the project completed two or three months ahead of time. Council persons. There were a number of other items cut from the complex, but City Council members decided to keep wall coverings, which consist of vinyl rather than paint, tinted exterior windows and quany tile in corridors. Skylites were deleted for a savings of $7,489 as well some . Two locals sentenced in federal court cases By Karla Cox ment in North Carolina in a federal sex offender prison program. IBs prison terms will be followed by three years of supervisory release (probation). Two local residents were sen- tenced recently in Federal court an charges stemming from sexual abuse incidents confessed by the dants. defen- hardwood panels from the court room, council room plus cabinet work from the police evidence and booking room. A vanity and sink will not be installed in the jury room. If more cabinets are needed they could be added at a later date through local businesses. Roofing changes will provide a savings of $17,559 by going with a single ply on the wood and metal decks as well as other items. One drain will be deleted from the apparatus area of the fire depart-- ment. Two access roads to 200 South including approaches will be dropped from the contract for a savings of $48,000. Council members expressed plans to pave the area. However, they will work directly with a local company. A $5000 savings has the Council going with a foam system for the exterior finish and insulation. Mesh on concrete slabs was deleted for a savings of $1655 as well as panel edge blocking at the roof. Rigid insulation at the walls was changed to grey board for a $1129 savings. Other changes include wood doors: plain sliced red oak; overhead doors: from 24 to 20 gauge; carpet: 2nd dunce ($7100 savings). Various plumbing changes were made for a $8200 savings. Airport Proposal Denied Roosevelt City dedded not to approve a management proposal for the local airport by Phil Di on page 3 and Mrs. Senor Mortensen, Myton, recently earned her Masters degree in business from BYU, graduating as a member of the Beta Gamma Sigma Sodety, whose membership requires high scholastic achievement. She earned her Bachelors degree from USU, graduating with honors. She taught math and computers at Roosevelt Junior High and Evanston High School in Wyoming prior to obtaining her business degree. Tm extremely excited," Marten-se-n stated enthusiastically about her appointment. "I grew up in the Basin, I graduated from Union High, and I was hoping to stay in . the area, and find a I look forward to the opportunity to help the county grow, and solve some of its problems." Though she acknowledges no spedfic new ideas for the Chambers direction, she plans to continue the programs undertaken by Scott Bigler, farmer director. "I know it will take me a couple of weeks to figure out the details of some of the Chamber programs," she admitted, but plans to carry career-position- By Mindy Duncan A cliff aeddent dqimed the life of a local youth on vacation at Lake Powell. Andrew David Holmes, age 14, of Roosevelt died Tuesday, June 17, 1992, as a result of a fill in the Ricon area of Glen Canyon Nation- al Pork. Holmes and his friend, Mike Bingham, age 14, were apparently hiking at the top of the Ricon when the inddent occured. Upon their decent from the top of the cliff, Bingham had successfully dimbed down a rock shoot near the perimeter ofthe rim when Holmes lost his footing and fell approximately 50 feet, says Charlotte Obeigh, superintendent of the Glen Canyon PhObertTspooC 31, was sentenced The incidents occurred on and before July 27, 1991. Tapoof confessed his crimes to local FBI officers only recently, before his sentencing. rzm , affairs. One final note: the monthly Chamber luncheon, scheduled for the first Thursday of each month, will not be held in July due to its close proximity to the Independence Day holiday. Beverly Mortensen, new Chamber executive director occur on residential street Tire slashings uals had used a sharp object and By Mindy Duncan Roosevelt City police reported several incidents of tires being slashed throughout Roosevelt. . Apparently the slashings occurred during the night on Tuesday, June 16. The slashings occurred over an eight hour time period. They apparently started around 10:00 pjn. Tuesday night and continued until about 6:00 a.m. Wednesday morning. Apparently one or more individ randomly slashed the tires of six vehicles. These vehicles were located somewhere in the vicinity of 100 S. 100 Win Roosevelt. The cost of the damages caused by the slashings were estimated at about $700.00, RPD Chief Cedi Gurr indicated. A reward is being offered to anyone who can provide information leading to the arrest and conviction of those individuals that were involved in this incident, concluded Gurr. V National Park Services. Bingham tried to revive Holmes by giving him initial rescue breathing, elevating his fret, and then going fcr help. The two youth were with family and friends on a houseboat which was beached at the base of the Rican. The aeddent was reported to the National Park Service (NPS) rangers at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday afternoon, by the family through a radio telephone. Classic helicopters from hge, Arizona, were dispatched to the scene, along with NPS rangers from the Halls crossing District Holmes aunt Gwen Nilsson, son of David and Sandra Holmes of Roosevelt and Susan Holmes of Oregon. a pediatrician, and his grandfather, Duane Ridiens, a Utah Highway Patrolman, were on the houseboat at the time of the aeddent and responded to the scene. Attempts to revive Holmes were unsuccessful and Holmes was pronounced dead on the scene by Nilsson, concluded Obergh. Holmes attended school last year Andrew Holmes died in a hiking accident at Lake Powell. Kids snag the big . in 22-ye- ar ..old Kim Cuch was sentenced to 70 months federal imprisonment. Ouchs sentence was handed down by Judge David Sam, who based his ruling on one count sexual abuse against a female adult, and one count abusive sexual conduct against a female child. The two counts stem from separate occurrences, with no relationship between the two. The incident involving the child was initially reported to BIA Law Enforcement officers on July 80, 1989; the charge involving the female adult stems from an October 80, 1991 incident Cuch also confessed to the crimes prior to his sentencing. He will serve approximately four years in traditional prison facilities, followed by approximately 22 months imprison Mortensen was chosen from among nine applicants for the position, two of whom were from outside the Uintah Basin. Though she will not begin her duties until July 13, Chamber secretary Alice Christensen, and her assistant Dawn Berggren, will continue to be available at the Chamber offices during regular business hours to handle any current Chamber as an eighth grader at Roosevelt Junior High School. He was the The second sentencing occurred last Friday, June 19, when Chamber. Local youth meets tragedy in hiking accident at Lake Powell June 12 by Judge Bruce Jenkins to 24 months incarceration in a federal sex offender prison in North Carolina. His sentence was based on two counts of abusive sexual contact involving a female child. Basin West 2000 forward, along with completing the travel brochure currently under development, in addition to the many other activities addressed by the FISHING of kids from throughout the Basin put their best fish forward as they participated in the annual Kids Fishing Day, held June 6 in Uinta Canyon and Rock Creek locations. The event was by the Forest Service, the Division of Wildlife Resources, and the Duchesne County Chamber of Commerce. DERBY--Hundre- ds ones annual fishing day The Roosevelt and Duchesne Ranger Districts of the Ashley National Forest Service, dong with the Duchesne County Ana Chamber of Commerce, hooted "Kids Day Fishing Derby" June 6. The event was staged both in Uinta Canyon and Rock Creek. Prises were plentiful, along with plenty of fish and fun, sponsors report Over 120 kids attended the two fishing derbies, and there were at least that many stories ofthe "big one that got away!" There were even stories of the big onee that didnt get away, as can be attested by the Big Fish Contest winners. Winners at the Uinta Canyon fishing pond included Joseph Bowden, fcr the age group; Annie 0-- 4 Teara Blake Bowden, 5-and the overall Casey Bowden 13-1big fish contest winner was Blake Young, with a fish that weighed 13 oi., and was 11.75 inches long. The smallest fish winners were Asa Richens and Jared Stones. The casting contest winners were Ethan Tucker, over 11, and Chris Moore, 8; 2; 6, under 11. at the Rock Creek Lower Stillwater pond were Riley Clark, for the biggest fish; Andrea Lee, casting contest winner for over age 11, and John Foster for under 11. The Chamber of Commerce and Forest Service extends appreciation to local supporters of the event, along with national sponsors. Prizes and snacks were donated. Winners , |