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Show W m'..Jfr.T'3 ym yyy,yy)i 31 W w'1. Wj" iDi'ipnw y1 . rrryyr rr y yw y ; I THE Summit County Dedicated to Serving Summit County Coaivffle, UT 84017 Friday, February 12, 1988 - Volume 51 - Number Five Two Wives of Addam Swapp Released The two wives of Addam Swapp were released from custody after a federal grand jury secret panel dismissed them from charges. Heidi and Charlotte Singer Swapp left the court with their lawyer to reunite with their children in an undisclosed location. They had been charged with aiding at the standoff in Marion where Lt Fred House, a correctional officer, was killed, and their husband, Addam was wounded. Their mother, Vickie and her son John Timothy Singer along with Addam and his brother Jonathon Swapp have been indicted on nine Addam Swapp is charged with the conspiracy, die bombing of an LDS church, use of a bomb, attempted murder, use of a firearm and possession of an unregistered bomb. Jonathon Swapp is charged with attempted murder, illegal use of a firearm and resisting authorities. Timothy Singer is charged with the conspiracy, attempted murder, illegal use of a firearm and resisting authorities. Vickie Singer is the only defendant charged with every offense in the indictment In addition to conspiracy, she is charged with bombing the stake building, use or aiding in the use of a bomb, attempting murder of federal agents, aiding in the illegal use of a firearm, resisting and assaulting police during the standoff and possession of an unregistered bomb and possession of an illegal sawed-of- f shotgun. The conspiracy is charged to have begun "by at least Oct 29, 1987" and was taken from a memo in Vickie's diary. In an earlier hearing, U.S. Attorney Brent Ward said Heidi "may wen be at the very heart of the religious fanaticism that may be the root of this incident" He said that both wives "were willingly present on the property" during the standoff and "willingly associated (with State The State Wrestling Chamwere held at South pionships Summit High last weekend. Twenty teams from all over the state were represented in two days of great competition and excitement The gym at Kamas was packed to capacity fra each session to sec who would be king of his weight for A 1988. those indicted) and acquiesced" in their actions. However, fra lack of evidence, it was Mr. Ward's judgment that neither had committed any federal Crime and moved that the complaint against them be dis- for construction professionals to determine if the building can be saved and repaired or if the damage is such that the building will have to be tom down completely and re built. Although the local members volunteered to do the clean up of the building, the authorities decided it was too hazardous fra individuals who are not knowledgeable about the unsafe condition the building is now in. Courthouse, was sentenced by Judge Pat Brian to zero to five years in the state prison. Judge Brian issued a certificate of probably cause allowing defendant to post $20,000 bail and remain out of prison until a decision on appeal can be made. However, Mr. Geer's attorney claims his client is being unfairly persecuted because he did not claim religious grounds fra having multiple wives. Attorney Robert Adkins "selectively" prosecuted Geer on bigamy charges but has failed to charge other known polygamists residing in Summit County, including Vickie Singer and Addam Swapp. Geer pleaded guilty to bigamy in Jan. following a scheme in which he allegedly married a Salt Lake City woman while already being married to a woman in Minnesota. Scouters Plan Jamboral on Flinders Ranch In the Commissioner's Chambers Feb. 3, 1988, three men, Jim Davidson, Larry Hunsaker and Kim Hansen from the Boy Scouts of America, Great Salt Lake Council which includes Summit County, were there to present a plaque to the Commissioners thanking Summit County fra their help in making the All American Jamboral in conjunction with the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution a success. , This Jamboral was held on Flinders Ranch in Silver Creek on Sept. 18 and 19, 1987. Two other plaques were given. One was presented to Commissioner Flinders id one is to be sent to his father in SL George in recognition of them letting the Boy Scouts use their property. The leaders present stated that it was the most beautiful spot to hold a Jamboree. As this encampment was the largest group of Scouts and Scouters ever assembled in Utah with a total of over 12,000 members. The number of registered Scouts was over 9,500 at this encampment The Scout representatives asked Commissioner Flinders if they could use the property again this year fra another Jamboral and this year they are going to invite 22 countries to come to a World Jamboree. They are planning on having a two night event fra 1988. They mentioned they had talked to Commissioner Flinders' father about the property being used again and he had obtycd it Commissioner said, "If it is duty with dad it is okay with me." It is expected that the 1988 Jamboral will be even better than last year. Good luck to the Scouts. Investigators claimed that in all, Geer may have married as many as 13 women in 16 years. Mr. Gravis claims his client was prosecuted because he did not claim a religious justification fra his actions, unlike fundamentalists. In a memorandum filed in Third District Court, he notes that "it is general knowledge that throughout the state of Utah, there are several polygamist communities and polygamist groups who are open and notorious about their practice of polygamy" including Alex Joseph and Kane County who claims 12 wives. Mr. Gravis also noted that Mr. Adkins acknowledged he had never prosecuted another case in Summit County fra bigamy of polygamy even though he knew about the Singers and Swapps. It was also noted that Utah Public Safety Commissioner John T. Nielsen had said that lawmen have better things to do than to enforce a low on polygamy. Mr. Gravis contends that his client's Fourteenth Amendment was violated which guarantees equal protection. He stated that other polygamists within the state of Utah who belong to religious sects are not prosecuted. Some law enforcement officials believe there may be as many as 30,000 practicing polygamists in Utah. However Mr. Adkins said that religion aspect is not a concern in this case. There was a crime committed and a victim who complained and filed charges, die woman Geer married and whose money he then used to apparently finance other romantic affttirs. To prosecute a polygamist or bigamy case is very unusual, because if it si a consented cohabitant, there is seldom any complaints filed. t M i V Laync Thornton of South Summit became the first wrestler in six years to win a state championship when he beat Randy Sloan of great job the people of South Summit did in putting on such a big event. Thanks to Randy Taylor and Dr. Mark Littlcford and all who Monument Valley six to two in the final match. Laync has won 25 helped. The 1988 Jr. Wildcat wrestling program will start Tuesday, Feb. 16 at 3:15 at the high school. All boys from kindergarten to eighth grade are invited. straight matches and has been named the outstanding wrestler in four tournaments that the Wildcats have entered. Laync is the son of Gary and Vickie Thornton of Woodland. Congratulations to Laync and his family. Troy Crittenden made a great showing at 1 19 pounds but was denied a medal when he lost in the final seconds of his semi-finmatch. al wrestlers wrestle fra the championship. No. Sevier of Salina was Troy Crittenden second and Duchesne was third. The tournament was a great success. Many fans commented on what a Laync Thornton Concerned Parents Question New Proposed School Schedule A lot of questions and suggestions were given to the North Summit Board of Education at their regular board meeting on Feb. 3. The concerns of the audience centered around the proposed new scheduling of school times and days fra the year 1988-8As a review of the proposal that came out in the school newsletter, school would start first session at 7:30 a.m. and run until 2:38 p.m.; second session would be from 11:44 until 6:52. School would run four days a week for a total of 151 days with 55 minute periods, six hours 42 minutes per day with three overlapping periods. The early morning pickups would start between 6:15 a.m. and 6:45 a.m. Check your newsletter for complete 9. Ogden defense attorney Martin V. Gravis claims Summit County Wrestling Troy was champion and the outstanding wrestler a week ago in Moniiccllo. Troy is the only senior on the South Summit team and will be missed greatly next year. South Summit lodes fra improvement in the years to come as a team. Wayne High School won the team championship with a solid team performance. Wayne had seven missed. Meanwhile, the investigation at the Singer-Swap- p home should be this as the officers week, completed are still gathering evidence there. The LDS stake center at Marion, where the bomb exploded, is now being cleaned of the debris in order Attorney Claims Bigamy Client Judged Unfairly David Bruce Geer, convicted of bigamy in the Summit County 1-- A four day school week is so great, why isn't Park City, South Summit, Morgan and others in our own region going to it?" There was no comment from the Board at this time. Also how will the activities be planned with the other schools? Principal Blonquist said as many as could would be on Fridays, but some Thursdays would also have to be sued. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday would not be used for activities. He stated, "on a four day week, the kids would probably not miss as much school as they do on a five day week. The main argument coming from most of the patrons was that they felt they had not been properly represented, that a small committee had made the decision. However, schedule. The Board came to this scheduled President Carl Dcardcn said agendas decision after various options were arc always posted of Board meetings submitted by a committee meeting and the Dec. meeting was when the in Dec. Principal Sheldon Richins concerns from the public should presented the proposed schedules to have come out and no one attended the Board. Some options were year that meeting for input. It was also around school, split sessions, fifth noted that interest was not too high as only 75 to 100 was at the preand sixth grade to return to elemensent meeting. others. tary among The district cannot make the The Board has approved the four official until they hear with schedule over week sessions, lap day but as of this writing, tiiey had not back from the state with its apheard back from the stale. proval and nothing is definite and Some of the concerns and comchanges can be made. Jim Brooks, president of the ments were about the early and ble Teacher's be to students hours the fra Association, said he has night catching a bus; questions were mixed emotions. They had held a asked on the actual savings; work- heated and opinionated meeting ing people would be leaving uncar- with some liking the proposed schedule and some against it. But ed fra children at home on Fridays. The comment was made that this he said, "We elected the school schedule was not made with the board to make these decisions and children being considered. Many felt the teachers support their proposal family life as we enjoy it now and we arc willing to give it a try." President Dcardcn went on to would definitely be broken up. say, "Last year we had a decision to Some fell the Board could better make as to what to do with more use the facilities they now have kids than we could house. The bond with minor remodeling such as usfor a new building was defeated so ing the (rid shop fra class room and we went to modulars, but they will not handle next school year. I hope activity center fra some grades inthe patrons do not tie the Board's stead of a junk and storage building; fifth the at least, hands with all the decisions that grade, putting back in the elementary to help with must be made by demanding a pubthe crowding in the modular. lic vote on everything." Asked if they had a model to The question was asked, "If a follow, the Board said yes and that some of them along with some PTA members had traveled to Moab, where the schedule seemed to be working well, as well as in Colorado where Superintendent Francom was familiar. One patron said, "We are not like Moab. We are in favor of an eight to four, five day week school." Some felt fifth grade students are not ready for a school day with no recesses and more of a high school regulated day. Some were concerned with practice time for athletics which Sam said he thought they had worked out pretty well. President Dcardcn summed it up by saying, "Get in touch with your school board representative, attend the board meetings. I have kids in the system too, with some involved with the early hours and some with the late schedule, but we must lay down ground work now so the teachers can work toward something fra the next school year." Auditor Roger Larsen painted a depressing picture as far as money in the North Summit School District. He said, "You are not in the red yet, but could be very soon. This year is a very scary year. Taxpayers must foot the bills as there is little for investments. Parents must participate more to do away with some of the costs." It was noted that there are two more payments on the high school and then the district will be completely out of debt The LDS Church has requested a painting by George Beard, "Crossing of the Green River." Some of his grandchildren had indicated they were in favor of this donation, but the motion foiled and the painting will stay with the school. Another meeting was called by the Board fra Feb. 9 with scheduling of the 1988-8- 9 year on the agenda. This will be reprated in next week's paper as Tuesday at 3 is the paper's deadline for submitting articles for prim for that P-- week. |