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www.tooeletranscript.com THURSDAY David Osmond stars in Easter benefit with Tooele ties. See B2 TOOELETRANSCRIPT BULLETIN March 17, 2005 SERVING TOOELE COUNTY SINCE 1894 VOL. 111 NO. 85 50 cents County is open minded to agent by Karen Lee Scott STAFF WRITER Since mid-January there has been talk of additional mus- tard agent being sent to Tooele County’s Deseret Chemical Depot from Pubelo, Colo. Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. remains “adamantly opposed” to such an option as do several members of Congress and many of Utah’s environmentalists. But just last week the Tooele County Commission noted that it will be “open minded to the findings of the Army’s study” of such a site switch and “While not actively seeking more chem- photography / Troy Boman ical agent in Tooele County, the An AirMed crew from the University of Utah loads one of five injured accident victims after Wednesday’s wreck on SR-36. Traffic was closed both ways for 45 minutes between Commission would not oppose Tooele and Stockton. No serious injuries were reported and AirMed was only used for precautionary measures. such a move, should the Army request it, if that move is from Pueblo.” Accidents, mischief make for busy Wednesday The commissioners said in an official release that by allowing by Mary Ruth Hammond p.m., a person or group of indi- ed that the first emergency was attempting a left, south- Newkirk said the bicyclist the mustard agent to be moved STAFF WRITER viduals were apparently can- call came in at approximately bound turn onto Main Street,” crashed into the side of the from Colorado to Utah (some Tooele City Police officers vassing the city and shooting noon Wednesday reporting Newkirk explained. “A male vehicle. Luckily there were no 730 miles) that the county would had their hands full yester- out vehicle and house win- that a bicycle and vehicle were adult on a bicycle tried to major injuries in that crash, “save approximately 1,500 jobs, day as they responded to three dows with what is suspected involved in an accident at the cross the street in the cross- although the bicyclist was mostly held by Tooele County accidents within a matter of to be BB-guns. intersection of Main Street and walk. However, the bicyclist transported by ambulance to residents, and save billions of five hours. Accidents Utah Avenue. went off the curb against a red dollars in taxpayer money.” Then, from 7 p.m. until 11 Lt. Steve Newkirk report- “A vehicle on Utah Avenue light.” SEE ACCIDENTS ON A6 Commissioner Colleen Johnson said, “I’m not going to go out and campaign for this, but I do want to see what the savings to the federal govern- Sheriff starts life-saving phone link ment would be.” She said it by Mary Ruth Hammond Sheriff Frank Park announced might have Alzheimer’s disease didn’t make sense to her for STAFF WRITER Wednesday afternoon that a or other forms of dementia. the government to build another Approximately 850,000 chil- new program called “A Child is With the help of modern-day expensive disposal facility when dren are missing in the United Missing” (ACIM) is now ready to technology, the sheriff can push the one in Tooele works just States on a daily basis. While be implemented in Tooele County. a computer button when a child fine. some of those children are run- The program has the capacity to is missing and 1,000 households Johnson also pointed out that aways, others are abducted — or allow law enforcement officials and businesses will all receive a the Pueblo stockpile consists in the case of very young chil- as well, as 1,000 residents within call within 60 seconds announc- only of mustard agent which dren, they may simply wander the immediate area, know imme- ing that information. The call gels at 58 degrees and noted that away from home and become diately when there is a missing it would be safe to transport it in lost. child or elderly individual who SEE MISSING ON A4 SEE AGENT ON A9 The big, brown ugly bathtub helped Janell and Angelo Madonna of Stormy Waters Ahead? Tooele win the America’s Ugliest Bathroom Contest. The contest drew 6,000 ugly bathroom contenders from 50 states. Tooele bathroom goes from ugliest to one fit for king by Alleen Lang from more than 6,000 ugly bath- CORRESPONDENT room entries sent in from all 50 When Janell and Angelo states. Madonna went looking for “I never win anything,” Janell a home in Tooele they were Madonna said. But when she impressed with one residence. received the call telling her the It was in a great neighborhood, bathroom, and her essay about had a beautiful floor to ceiling it, had won first place, “I was rock fireplace, charming slid- elated.” ing wood doors leading to the The dubious honor of patio and an established yard. “America’s Ugliest Bathroom,” There was just one problem came with a complete room — the custom built bathtub. remodel. American Standard It was big. It was brown. donated plumbing fixtures, a It was covered with tiny tiles. decorator and $20,000 to pay In short it was ugly. “It wasn’t for expenses. something you saw everyday,” Designer Barb Schmidt, Janell Madonna said. whose work has been fea- They bought the house any- tured in Architectural Digest, way, and “took a lot of ribbing,” Elle Décor, and Metropolitan because of the tub. But the Home, worked with the couple big, brown bathtub proved to to refurbish their bathroom. be an unexpected bonus when “The bathtub frightens small they won American Standard’s children and some adults,” Fourth Annual “America’s photography / Troy Boman Ugliest Bathroom Contest.” Andrew Henrikson, rowing coach from The Waterford School, leads his crew from a small power boat across the calm and golden waters of the SEE BATHROOM ON A2 Their bathroom was selected Great Salt Lake Tuesday evening. Lion-like weather is forecast for the weekend with high winds and rain bringing an end to the lamb of March. WEATHER OBITUARIES A7 JUST 4 KIDS B9 INSIDE A chance of rain and snow SPORTS A10 CLASSIFIEDS B9 Young Buffs looking for first showers. Lows in the lower 30s. boys soccer victory. See A10 Partly cloudy Friday. Highs in HOMETOWN B1 TV LISTINGS C3, C4 the 50s. Complete Forecast: A2 DOINGS B9 CROSSWORD C3 A2 TUESDAY March 17, 2005 ETCETERA ... Tooele City tables ValleyLocal WeatherWeather Forecast decision on charter Fri 50/36 3/18 by Karen Hunt would give Tooele a form of Partly cloudy skies. High near 50F. STAFF WRITER government similar to what we Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph. Some Tooele citizens proved have now. The voters would they weren’t apathetic about then decide if they wanted to government or the city charter at change the type of government. Sat 55/38 Wednesday’s City Council meet- According to Liddell, the 3/19 ing. During the Open Forum for problems with the charter today Few showers. Highs in the mid 50s Public Comment, three commu- are relatively small and the right and lows in the upper 30s. nity members spoke strongly of thing to do is update the char- their desire to keep the charter, ter. criticizing both the city and The Current problems with the Sun 53/36 Tooele Transcript-Bulletin for charter include a section requir- 3/20 not better informing the public ing Tooele City police officers Few showers. Highs in the low 50s on the issue. No citizens voiced to reside in the city, another and lows in the mid 30s. support for appealing the char- section requiring two members ter. of the Tooele City Council to As a result, Chairman Mike sit on the city’s planning and Mon 52/32 Johnson suggested the issue be zoning commission and anoth- 3/21 tabled for three weeks. Other er indicating that the depart- Partly cloudy. Highs in the low 50s council members unanimously ments of police, fire and public and lows in the low 30s. agreed. health should be combined into The public is invited to city a Department of Public Safety. hall at 6 p.m. April 6 to question Such requirements are mostly Tue 53/33 council and committee mem- outdated in modern society and 3/22 bers who have studied the issue. have not been followed. Showers possible. Highs in the low Following another public hear- “If having problems with 50s and lows in the low 30s. Bathroom ing that will be part of the regu- residences of police officers ... ©2005 American Profile Hometown Content continued from A1 lar meeting, council members change it, use it,” Liddell said. Service could vote on the issue. He also expressed concern that getting rid of the charter Temps/Precipitation Janell Madonna wrote in her Council members had origi- prize-winning essay. “The bathtub nally planned to vote on wheth- would give more power to “all Date High Low (prec./inches) should be good for soaking, right? er to put a proposal to repeal the those in metropolitan areas.” March 15 52 25 Let’s rethink that while sitting on city’s charter on the November Mayor Charlie Roberts cre- March 16 56 33 a few 1-1 inch mosaic tiles — not 2005 ballot. ated a committee a year ago to Responding to public com- study whether the charter should Ned Bevan, Tooele’s weather observer such a great idea for the interior of for the National Weather Service, reports the bathtub.” ment, Councilman John Hansen be amended in accordance with that his recording station at 139 S.