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Show Vol. 64 No. 77 Summit Man Drowns County Briefs At Jordanelle BY JAN ROWLEY Kama ConeipofKlent "This is a monumental event," said Mayor Doug Evans referring to the computer-aide- d copy of the Accident1 at Echo Junction BY PAMELA ROBBINS Bee Editor peninsula, according to Brett Smiley, of Draper, an eyewitness, when the victim apparently lost his city's budget. The Oakley City strength. The victim's brother budget was amended and approved attempted to. save him, but after a brief struggle was forced to let go. Jordanelle State Park officials at the council meeting held Monday, June 28th "What we have got is a great system to keep track of (the city's money) now," Mayor Evans told council members. Oakley recently acquired a new accounting program, which will be an asset in tracking the city's future financial records. Right now it adds up to a lot of extra work for the mayor and town responded first to the scene. Wasatch and Summit County Search and Rescue members, Sheriff s deputies and ambulance personnel also assisted. Search and Rescue members used two infrared cameras and a diving crew to locate the body. It took approximately one hour to locate the body due to the depth of the water (23 to 30 feet), windy clerk. They have been working extra hours preparing the budget and reconciling accounts. Hlt's a lot of work, but it will be wonder- conditions, and the slow movement of the cameras, according to Wasatch County Sheriffs deputies. Jim Fowers, a Summit County Search and Rescue dive team member was transported to LDS Hospital in Salt Lake where he received treatment in the decom- ful once we get there, said Evans. Oakley experienced a major growth spurt last year. According to figures in the fatal A Salt Lake City man drowned on Tuesday afternoon, June 29, while swimming with his brother and two friends at the Hailstone section of the Jordanelle Reservoir. The victim and his friends were swimming back to shore from a Oakley City Council Meeting ' Coalville, Utah 84017 Friday, July 2, 1999 city's budget Oakley grew 18.S million dollars in taxable value in 1998 The city brought in close to $60,000 in property tax. and if growth continues next year they expect this pression chamber. d and Life Flight were both dispatched to the scene of a semi rollover near Echo Junction on Tuesday morning, June 29, after EMS personnel made the Air-Me- determination their services would be required. Van A. Beavers, age 33, from Indiana was transported to the University of Utah Hospital where he was pronounced dead of his injuries shortly after arrival. Beavers was in the sleeping compartment of the semi and thrown from the vehicle on impact Driver of the semi was Marion L. Holland, age 48, of Ohio. She was taken to the Salt Lake LDS Hospital where she is listed as seri ous condition in the ICU Unit. Eastbound traffic came.to a standstill during the time of transportation of the injured, causing traffic to back up to the Coalville exit, with many vehito travel on cles being the Echo Dam Road on the east side of the Reservoir. According to UHP report, damage was estimated in the $130,000.00 area. Clean-u- p of the scene, which included the removal of the load of cantaloupes the vehicle was transporting. took the rest of the day, being completed on Wednesday. amount to be about $97,000. Due in large part to growth, Oakley spent a lot of money on road improvements last year. "Last year was a big paving year for us," Evans said. The $91,000 spent was according to Evans, "one of. the biggest road maintenance years in Oakley's history. This year, Oakley will be spending a large sum of money on its new park. Council members discussed the cost for the ball diamonds and play ground as they questioned what to budget for the project SHERIFF S OFFICE INVESTIGATES POSSIBLE . KIDNAPPING ATTEMPT ... 1 BY JAN ROWLEY k4itu Conr'ponJrm The community of Kamas Valley was startled when warned in local churches to keep close The budget showed the city's rodeo, water, and sewer funds all in good shape, with balances in the watch on their children. The Summit County Sheriffs Office is positive side. The general fund, according to Evans, "is a wash. This is not unusual, the money going in the general fund is usually close to the amount going out In addition to the budget Council Members also finalized last minute details for the Sth of July celebration. Pricing and parking were the main focus of their attentions. and Oakley will have sweat shirts for sale at the celebrations. The cost ranges from $8.00 to $40.00. Also, for the first time in 10 years, the prices of hamburgers and hotdogs sold in the "shack are going up. The council was still rounding up help for the contestant parking. They wanted to be sure they had enough volunteers each night to provide the cowboys and patrons of the rodeo with the hospitality they had come to expect from Oakley. The Oakley rodeo begins July 1st. URGENT CALL FOR BLOOD DONATION In an effort to assist with an urgent need for getting blood supplies built up, a call is being issued to all those willing to help the Red Cross. A special day and July 7 at the Coalville Slake Center, from 3 to 7 p.m.. has been set up for blood donation. Donated blood will allow people from the area to have blood credit without being charged should the need occur. (Independence investigating two incidents on suspicion of attempted kidnappings. The incidents which occurred within days of each other have sparked fear in the hearts of par- The EAGLE and the UNITED STATES FLAG-hoappropriate during this time of the year!! Painted on the front of the Oakley Town Hall, it is easy to feel patriotism and pride as you pass hy-- a reminder to show respect for your Country and your Freedom during this special time of year. Have a Great Fourth of July and remember to drive carefully and use caution when using fireworks. ( eagle painted by L Stevens in 1991) w REMAINS OF SALT LAKE WOMAN DISCOVERED Hrc Editor Sheppard, was reported as missing to the Summit County Dispatch Control, and presumed to be on a 'suicide watch at (he time of her disappearance. In November. Summit County Search and Rescue Team members hiked and used snowmobiles to search the Trial Lake area of the the road open once again around Mirror Lake, Search and Rescue Commander, Bill Stokes, Vice Commander, Don LaFay and Jim Winder with his K-- 9 cadaver dog, began to launch the search once again. S & R team members joined together for a grid search of the area on Saturday June 26th. at which time the body was discov- ered by Lance Livingston. The Uintah Mountains above Kamas, to no avail. scene was secured by the team When December arrived, the woman's vehicle was located near Sheriffs Office was notified. the Pass Lake region and searchers traversed the area on snowma-chine- s, ski's and snowshoes and even brought in a 'cadaver dog' to aid with the search. Once again the search was called off. Almost three weeks ago, with the scene, and the remains were later identified by the Slate Medical members and the Summit County Detective Jim Snyder responded to Examiners Office. What happened to the woman? Although the case has the look of being an alleged suicide, investigation is continuing. Day.Celebratlon J POOR COPY 18-2- 2. Fortunately, the mother had seen the cars approach and stop at the house. She immediately raced to the scene. The subjects saw her approaching and quickly fled. males slopped on the road near their home. The male subjects reportedly took some pictures of the children as they were playing. They remained parked for a short time before leaving the scene. The vehicle involved in the second incident is said to be a small 2 door older vehicle, red in color. Make and license plate arc unknown. A vehicle involved in the I St incident has similar characteristics. Also, involved in the I St incident were a maroon two door with tinted windows, and a small tan vehicle. The male subjects appeared to be between the ages of II and 22. Several of them were reported to have blonde or brown spiked hair. There is speculation about gang affiliation. Community members have been cautioned to watch for suspicious activities. Meanwhile, many parents are afraid to let their children play outside, and are careful not to let them out of their sight. OTHER SEARCH AND RESCUE NOTES! PAMELA ROBBINS In October of 1998, a 31 year old Salt Lake woman, Karen ents and community members. The fear felt by the mothers and their children is almost unimaginable. Two boys were playing outside their home, on he outskirts of Kamas, when 3 vehicles pulled up next to them and swung open the doors. Inside the vehicles were male subjects estimated to be between the ages A few of the male subjects got out of the vehicles and spoke with the boys, asking among other things, if they needed a ride. The second incident occurred the next day. It involved 4 young boys who were also playing outside their home, on the outskirts of Kamas. One vehicle, containing 4 . I The Summit County Search and Rescue Members were kept on alert to be called upon to aid in several mishaps recently. On Tuesday evening at approximately 10:30 p.m. dispatch relayed a message of an 'overdue hiker' who had taken off from the Crystal Lake area, after being left at the position by his wife who returned to camp at Ledge Fork near Smith and Moon:house. Feeling he could make it, the 34 year old hiker from Scottsdale, Arizona found there was more snow than he had originally thought and ended up becoming lost. As with several searches in d the past, was called in on Wednesday morning to do a 'fly over of the area where he was thought to be. The man located a cabin ow ncr who transported him to Oakley where he made contact with the Search and Rescue Unit. Air-Me- The missing man, who was dressed in levi shorts, and a and carried only several power bars and some water, did have a lighter with which he was able to start a fire to keep him warm through the night. (His apparel did include hiking boots and gators). Snow in the area he was hiking reached around I to 1 7? feet. On Sunday, a 'wake up' call sounded for the Search and Rescue once again to be on Stand By Alert Status. This time for a 71 year old male climber, Stan Saddleberg, who had injured his ankle after a rock was dislodged by someone in the party. Another hiking group in the same area w as able to hook a harness around the man and help lower him down the icy site near Gunsite Pass. Two persons were able to reach Ml. View. Wyo. and call for assiswind-break- er tance. After spending the night. along with another person, Life-Flig- ht transported the man to St. Marks Hospital in Salt Lake. LaFay commented that 'this area is a great 'draw for many climbers from throughout the United States because King's Peak is one of the highest mountains in Utah. It is also becoming one of the areas the Search and Rescue members are seeing on a frequent basis because of the searches in the region. Searches also centered on several local youths who were found safe. Search and Rescue members are always glad to have happy endings to their searches and often miss out on lots of sleep in their efforts to help others, but both LaFay and Commander Stokes would like to ask others to use caution w hen hiking and let others know where you plan to go and 'dress for the Occasion. |