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www.tooeletranscript.com TUESDAY TOOELE RANSCRIPT Buff baseball T earns first place in region after beating Grizzlies See A9 BULLETIN May 2, 2006 SERVING TOOELE COUNTY SINCE 1894 VOL. 112 NO. 98 50 cents Lawrence cries foul in ouster Convention delegates say EnergySolutions not to blame by the Editorial Department TOOELE TRANSCRIPT-BULLETIN Tooele County Commissioner Matt Lawrence failed to hold on to his seat during last month’s Republican party convention. He suspects he lost his bid for re-election because an EnergySolutions official, who is also a party officer, may have pres- sured delegates to oust him. But a pair of recent surveys show delegates had many reasons not to vote for Lawrence and undue pressure from EngerySolutions was not one of them. Lawrence lost his party’s nomination to Jerry Hurst of Grantsville on Friday, April 21. He blames EnergySolutions’ community development direc- tor Joyce Hogan for acting against his campaign. Lawrence claimed he stood up for the rights of a respected county employee, who is a transgen- dered woman, and Hogan made sure he paid the photography / Karen Hunt price for doing so. In Wendover, Hispanics marched yesterday for “Day Without Immigrants” starting about 1:15 p.m. at the Smith’s and continued on to the park where speakers addressed the crowd of workers, families and children. The line of marchers stretched as far as the eye could see. Lawrence’s allegations appeared in both The Salt Lake Tribune and the Deseret Morning News Friday. Among other things, he claimed Hogan had threatened him, saying he would not be re- elected if he did not demote county employee ‘Day Without Immigrants’ impacts county Nicole Cline. Lawrence said Hogan has offered him many by Karen Hunt tuated by a rally in the park that hosted started around 1 p.m. at the Smiths Food the staff, the Rainbow Casino sustained suggestions over the years and those have never STAFF WRITER heated speakers. and Drug and ended at the park. normal business. bothered him. But this was the first “threat.” Across the nation, and throughout Some services in Wendover closed The Peppermill, Rainbow and Lois Perez, of Peppermill Properties, “I don’t like companies being involved with Tooele County, many members in the down. In Tooele City the effects were Montego Bay casinos, which employ- and Alfonso Orozco, owner of Park the way the county operates,” Lawrence said. Hispanic community took the day off more minor. Food at Applebee’s took ee many of the town’s residents, told Furniture in West Wendover, helped “Somewhere along the line, a company has become Monday for a “Day Without Immigrants.” a little longer, as the food chain was employees they could have the day off organize the event. bigger than the county.” In Wendover, Hispanics formed a march operating with one-fourth the staff. Most if they gave a week’s notice. Applebee’s Perez, Orozco and others addressed Commissioner Dennis Rockwell’s comments that stretched for blocks and was punc- distinctly Wendover’s nonviolent pro- in Tooele City had a similar policy. While also appeared in the Tribune. He stated he had a test was marked by civility. The march Applebee’s functioned with one-fourth SEE RALLY ON A6 SEE COMMISSION ON A3 Wendover groups to tackle annexation obstacles G-ville housing plan by Mark Watson 18 mandates listed by the Nevada Elko County leaders say is needed the city wants to do, but as a coun- Legislature that Wendover, Utah to make the transition. Shelton ty we want to preserve historic STAFF WRITER A $27-million price tag and must address. One of those is own- said the $27-million price tag is Wendover Airport by using federal rankles neighbors money. Second, we want to make relinquishing control of Wendover ership of Wendover Airport. negotiable. The money is need- “For years, the Wendover ed to improve infrastructure and a business park around the airport by Mary Ruth Hammond 102 houses on that land. Airport could put plans to annex Airport operated in the red, but for make other improvements on the to enhance economical develop- STAFF WRITER Following the public hearing, in Wendover, Utah into Nevada in a the first quarter of 2006 it has been Utah side. ment in Wendover. Tooele County Twenty-plus homeowners of which opposition to such a high-den- continual holding pattern. in the black,” Shelton said. “The Tooele County Commission can continue to own the airport,” Grantsville’s Eastmoor Drive say sity subdivision was loudly voiced, Nonetheless, Wendover, Utah A meeting about annexation was thinks annexation is a good idea Lawrence said. they bought their land and built Nash agreed to give residents living leaders are renewing their efforts held last Wednesday in Wendover. because it is what the citizens of Some at the meeting said houses there — some as long as 30 near his proposed subdivision some to make the transition. The mayor said about 25 Utah Wendover, Utah want,” Lawrence Tooele County has done little to years ago — with the assumption concessions. “We voted to form committees citizens attended and about 12 said. help Wendover, Utah in the past that “cluster housing” would never Nash’s subdivision will be called to work on all the various issues Nevada residents. Tooele County recently received 45 years and that becoming part surround their portion of the city. Ranch Road and be located in the surrounding the annexation,” Tooele County Commissioner a federal grant of $75,000 to help of Nevada would be a big step for- But in 1978, not too long after vicinity of 800 East Main Street. said Wendover, Utah Mayor Brett Matt Lawrence said Wendover, develop the Wendover Airfield. ward for the community. the first houses on Eastmoor were But Eastmoor Drive residents and a Shelton. He said there are about Utah does not have the money “We can’t interfere with what e-mail:[email protected] built, city leaders voted to rezone myriad of others who live close by, the land close to Eastmoor Drive. bombarded Nash’s proposed sub- It became an RM-8 zone, allowing division during an April 20 public houses to be built on 8,000-square hearing. THS stage transformed into Sherwood Forest feet of ground. Neighbors of the project said 102 Developer Adam Nash purchased houses in that area would pres- by Alleen Lang 30 acres of land near Eastmoor last ent safety issues, greatly contrib- CORRESPONDENT year. Last month, Nash presented a ute to the overcrowding of schools The classic tale of “Robin preliminary plat to the planning and Hood” — given an unexpect- zoning (P&Z) commission to build SEE SUBDIVISION ON A3 ed twist to make the skunks of Sherwood Forest the heroes of the day — was performed with energy, enthusiasm and song County, residents to reap Saturday by more than 50 Tooele County youth. Missoula Children’s Theatre prescription drug discounts musical adaptation of “Robin by Jesse Fruhwirth prescription drug insurance at all. Hood” featured all the classic STAFF WRITER “We’re getting a lot of people characters — Robin Hood, Maid Prescription drugs just got who want the cards,” Tooele County Marion, the Sheriff of Nottingham, cheaper in Tooele County. Starting Health Department Director Myron Prince John and even a merry May 1 residents are able to receive Bateman said. band was augmented with a a discount drug card regardless Tooele will soon be only the sec- humorous collection of guards, of whether they have insurance. ond county in Utah to begin offering horsemen, foresters and skunks The highly anticipated program is the cards. They are available to all for a mad-cap hour of goofiness already operating in hundreds of county residents regardless of age geared to please the young and counties nationwide. or health status. young at heart. The card could benefit individuals “Pharmacies will be able to tell But the charm of the play who already have prescription drug them — up to 20 percent — what went beyond the stage to the coverage. The card may also offer the discount will be,” said Bucky work involved in taking a group lower prices than other drug benefit Whitehouse, health department of young performers and getting programs provided by employers. spokesperson. “The program is very them stage ready in a week of The most significant benefit, say reliant on pharmacies.” intensive training. photography / Alleen Lang county health officials, will come After a week of extensive training, more than 50 Tooele youth performed in a farcical musical rendition of to residents who currently have no SEE CARDS ON A12 SEE ROBIN HOOD ON A2 “Robin Hood.” They were assisted by a team from Missoula Children’s Theatre. WEATHER OPEN FORUM A4 CROSSWORD A10 INSIDE Partly cloudy tonight and OBITUARIES A6 HOMETOWN B1 Colorful stories of former mayors Wednesday with a chance of show- highlight Arbor Day celebration ers. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in TV LISTINGS A8 DOINGS B2 See A2 the 60s. Complete Forecast: A2 SPORTS A9 CLASSIFIEDS B4 A2 TUESDAY May 2, 2006 ETCETERA ... Stories of mayors highlight Arbor Day celebration Valley Weather Forecast Corrections Local Weather by Mark Watson A front page story in Wed STAFF WRITER Thursday’s edition of the Tooele 67/46 Tooele City’s annual Arbor Day 5/3 Transcript-Bulletin stated a celebration serves a dual purpose. wrong number of stuffed ani- A mix of clouds and sun with the First, trees are planted at Settler’s chance of an isolated thunder- mals placed last week in the storm in the . Pioneer Park and second, attendees Tooele County’s Children’s can learn about some of Tooele’s Justice (CJC) center’s front most colorful people who eventu- yard.