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Show Wudeair Tirnnispoirfi' Truck Travels Accident Claims Lives of Two BY PAMELA ROBBINS Bee Editor Sunromitf Through The lives of a Salt Lake woman, 20 year old Megan Story and 43 year old Deborah Nickell of West Valley were ended in a tragic head on collision East of the Kimball Junction interchange in the early morning hours of Sunday April 25th. Around 1 a.m. Nickell, who wu driving her sedan Eutbound in the Westbound lane of travel, collided with a 1997 Audi driven by Benjamin His passenger. Story, wu Tyler who wu traveling Westbound on transported to the University of Utah Hospital where she later died from her injuries. Tyler underwent surgery at the University Hospital on Tuesday where he wu reported to be in serious condition. He wu reported to have suffered critical injuries including fractures. Nickell wu pronounced dead at the scene. UHP Trooper, Richard Beveridge was enroute to the scene after receiving reports of a vehicle traveling in the wrong lane of travel The accident occurred before he could reach the driver. UHP officials are investigating why the driver wu traveling on the wrong side of County let the County out of the loop should there be an wP r y t .. accident and how the County could be for damages from the accident. Craig -- 0. said the "accident" would be treated with the same framework a normal trucking accident with the company being held accountable. "Those involved have almost taken precautions to the extreme" said Carlisle, when asked how he felt. "As has been stated we need to be concerned are a lot mate with taking care of the injured-ther- e dangerous products traveling the highways than this-th- is is only a test case, and will be interesting to see what happens. Carlisle added that at the present time, 13 full time team members have been trained in cleaning up hazmal conditions. According to Craig there has been several training test situ since 1988 including Taggarts" "South Weber" and Tremonton, because these areas are good lest strips with their twists and turns and road conditions. Commissioner Pat Cone asked wether or not rail transportation had been discussed to which Craig answered "yes, but wu dismissed due to a slower time limit of deliverance of the product" The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) created the Carlsbad Area Office ( CAO) in late 1993 to u Wane laolaiion Wkx Plan! (W1PP) Jr. Miss Talent Competition Announce BY PAMELA ROBBINS Bee Editor With all the cute talented young ladies there are in the County, the first annual Jr. Miss Talent Competition should be a fun one to watch and a hard one to judge. Although girls from throughout the County can enter, the event is not sanctioned by County officials. The contest is scheduled to be held in the North Summit High School 4:00 p.m. and is open to young Auditorium on Saturday, May 15th ladies ages 3 to 20. Talent caz be 3 minutes in length and can include singing, dancing, piano, clogging and musical instruments. Tickets can be purchase at the door. All participants will receive a trophy with winners receiving a large trophy, crown and published in the Summit County Bee. Categories will be divided by age and talent. A Jr. Miss, Little Miss and Mini Miss will be selected. For an entry form or additional information contact Stephanie Foust at 3 7 or Jan Richins at (435) or pick up forms at the (801) County Clerks office in the Courthouse. Please send forms to Jan Richins at 540 South 535 West. Logan Utah 84321 by May 3th. lead the nations transuranic waste disposal AMETXROBBLST Equipment replaced every three years roads and weather condition monitored 200 Bee Editor A1 Cooper, County Emergency Management 'Director, Bill Qraig, Environmental Scientist from the State Dept, of Environmental Quality, Rick Carlisle UHP representative and other interested parties attended a presentation given to the County Commission Board dealing with the transportation ' of Nuclear Waste through Summit County. Commissioner Richins had made a request for the presentation after hearing of the event at a meeting held in Logan and was concerned about the procedure. The first thing that flashed through my mind was would an ounce of prevention stop some heartache further down the lincT Commissioner Richins talked to Tom Moore, of Moore's Towing Service, who mentioned the fact that 90 of the wrecked trucks he towed from the Interstate wu smashed because of speed. Richins said that fact bothered him because of the load these trucks would be carrying. He was told that these specially designed trucks would have "governors" on them that would keep the speed at 63 MPH. In response to the Commissioners question of er having a police escort through the County, because "flashing lights get attention", he was told "that really wouldn't be necessary."Listed by those attending the meeting as positives to the drivers an required to meet stringent tequire-meu-u tracks thoroughly inspected continually miles in advance-i- f not approved, they dont move. trucks monitored all along the route every S minutes via a satellite communications system two driven are on board at all times The first load of the waste material, which Cooper said carried "a low grade trace level of nuclear waste" wu expected to travel through the County from Idaho on Tuesday and will be the first of services expected to last 20-3- 0 years. I would recommend not seeing or doing anything different than is normally done, in case of an accident in which hazardous material is transported. In normal truck accidents, the safety of the driver should be taken care of fust, then keeping the product away from homes, streams or nearby areas that could be harmed" stated Craig. "Protective gear should be worn, and those involved in the clean up should guard against getting the material on their person and shower soon possible." Craig also added that because all safety measures are followed and safeguards are in place at all times, it wu felt that no travel restrictions far as night travel wu conwould be used cerned. Keeping the product moving wu felt to be the best way to go. Deputy County Attorney, Dave Thomas, asked Craig if there wu an indemnity clause that would u u u efforts. The CAO coordinates the transuranic prositu and national labogram at ratories, as well as among other participants involved In developing the permanent disposal of material radioactive waste. this man-ma- u waste-generati- de The stages of managing transuranic waste extend from cradle to grave, meaning from the time the waste is generated until it is disposed of. Management may include treatment, storage, transportation, and disposal. Only wute that meets established rules will be disposed of at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant. Most of the waste is "contact-handledwhich means the radiation it emits does not require 752-329- 583-309- ", heavy lead or other shielding. Inhalation and Local ingestion are the primary radiation hazards posed by this waste. Even in small quantities, certain as plutonium-ca- n transurance materials-suc- h deliver significstt internal radiation doses if taken into the body. The disposal site is an underground site in New Mexico. The facility wu mined 2,130 feet below the surface in an ancient salt formation, providing environfor a geologically stable, moisture-fre- e ment. It wu constructed a research and development facility to demonstrate the safe disposal of transuranic waste. It is located 30 miln southeast of Carlsbad, NM. The Commissioners felt better after hearing from Mr. Chug although they still are somewhat apprehensive about the transportation program through Summit County. Man Receives Award Dennis Gunn of Coalville was "shocked" to learn he was the recipient of the Water Environment Association of Utahs Award for being selected by mem-be- n within an elite group know as "Select Society of Sanitary Sludge Shovelen. The c was presented to award, a shovel him at a convention held in Sl George last tie-la- u week. The award is presented in fun with a "roast" and initiation held for new inductees. "I sure wasnt prepared for my name to be called, all I could think of was 'You've got to be kidding,'" said Gunn. With the joking aside, the elite group which chooses its members randomly, is nationally recognized. There are 84 members currently in Utah. Gunn said he was "honored" to receive the award. Historical Society Holds Recent Meeting in Echo City locate the best deal on the purchase of a computer scanner system. Although discussion hu centered around the purchase of a lap top computer with scanner, the group felt the expense wu too great for now. Summer plans include attending the Opening House at the Courthouse to view the renovation to petroglypha, project. Hike-bik- e Coalville tour, cemetery tour, coal mine tour and watching a steam train travel through Echo on May IS. The steam train will travel from Rock Springs to Ogden where it will be on display at the rail depot on May 16 prior to traveling to California for the "rail fair. Rank Moore who wu present at the meeting wu able to shed some light on the subject of does anyone Bhaulcil Society President, Sally Elliot was pleased to welcome v id-t-ar Kirk Hufhker, State Community Sendees Director to their Monday, April 26, 1999. BY PAMELA ROBBINS Bm Editor o while recently attending a CLG The Historic Church House in Echo, seemed an appropriate place to hold a meeting of the County Historical Society Board and invit- ed visitors. Held on Monday evening, April 26th, 1999 at 6 p.m. the excited group enjoyed mcet-hvo- brain- storming about projects they would like to see happen or that are presently "in the works". President Sally Elliot opened the meeting and presented facts and information from recently hired Sandra Morrision who will be on the board as a part time paid employee. Momsion, who wu out of town attending a "museum meeting told Sally to inform the group of Information she had collected workshop. There is the possibility of $150 Million to be allocated for historic preservation funding. She suggested writing letters of support to Congressional Delegation. Sandra is excited to report the group now has an office in the Court House. The office can be reached by entering the "main street" doors, climbing the first set of stairs, making a sharp left turn and entering. "1 believe we have the best room in the Courthouse with a vault for safekeeping important items. Along with Sally, Sandra wrote the Restaurant Tax Grant applica-tioa-Histo- ric Minea. Sandra has been working with Ron Boyer to know someone we can contact about Christian M. Olsen because his niece would like to know. Mr Moore not only "knew someone but told the story of how Olsen arrived in Echo by train, coming from Echo Canyon. Having no money, someone asked him if he could help paint the ceiling in the Coalville Stake Tabernacle. Seems he wu an artist and wu happy to oblige and ended up staying in the Cbalville area. Member Marianne Cone said she had put together an idea she thought would help with the groups financial situation, showing a copy of a "card she had put together an le be sold in to sets of example giving residents and visitors a feel and information about County Historical Sites. It wu agreed upon u six-whi- that the cards would be a "good thing, using local artiste who could promote their talent while helping out a good cause. Janet Johnson, representing the and Development Program wu on hand Resource Conservation to present a video of a recent track-yo- u have some great resources in the County. Your survey should help you along in prioritizing your needs. Huffaker called Cbalville "a perfect romantic small town. Most of the building spaces( on main street) are filled- - its good to see people are interested in re right con- ference she attended showing the value of small businesses within a community. "It really does take a community to make a business succeed and it can benefit every" said Johnson. With Utah being such a diverse place we need to "recognize its unique places and enhance its qualities by bringing new ideas into the community." Oakley Mayor Doug Evans also attended the conference and came back very supportive of a "heritage center for not only the town but all residents who would like to use the facility. investing in the buildings." "People are the eyes and ears of the fulure-i- t you see people threat- ening to demolish historic buildings, call myself or the State Society," said Huffaker. The next meeting is planned for May 24th. Invited guest, Kirk Huffaker, State Community Services Director told those present the main goal of his organization is to promote, preserve and protect homes throughout Utah. We do not have any State or Federal Funding- - our money comet from donation and membenhips in the organization. "We offer historic home owners an incentive to rehabilitate their homes by acting u a money lender at lower rates, focusing on king term property use, being more interested in sound roofing and structures than in the 'looks of the home. Kirk also mentioned "preserva- tion easements in which homeowners can give their property to the foundation in return for tax reduction and the owner can have their home preserved forever." "We have recently embarked on new territory when we took on an easement of a barn, house, grainery and 12 acres of open space in the Layton we have never done ng before. This is classic Historic property-no- t just a single building. "Your group is certainly on the - The Historic Echo Church eita quietly against the rock cliffs. The County Historical Society held to monthly Meeting Inside the stately building whkh added a 'touch ef the past to the buelneM at hood. |