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  • A look back at 2008 from the pages of The Times-News
January
Nephi woman charged with 13 counts of unlawful sexual conduct with teens.
Ranchers in Juab County’s West Desert are worried about danger that may be posed by drone aircraft the Army intends to fly in the region starting 2010.
A former Snow College football player is facing charges for being part of a group of four who participated in a burglary ring.
Former golf pro at Nephi’s Canyon Hills Golf Course entered a no contest plea to 10 charges of attempted misuse of public funds.
Caitlin Emma McCoy, born January 2, became the New Year’s baby at CVMC. Parents are James and Annie McCoy of Nephi.
The county needs to make certain that small subdivisions, those with fewer than 15 homes or less than 25 people, plan for high quality water systems so that, in the future, they can be plugged into municipal systems that meet state standards.
The UNEV Petroleum Pipeline will travel through Juan County en route from North Salt Lake City to Clark County in Nevada. The 400-mile, buried pipeline will be 12-inch welded steel.
Election swear-ins: Levan: Paul Mangelson, council member; Brady Taylor, council member. Mona: Gordon Anderson, council member; Frank Riding, council member; Cody Adams, council member. Nephi: Justin Seely, council member; Brent Bowles, council member; Robert Painter, council member.
With Mona, Nephi and Levan Irrigation Company on board to use the Sensus auto meter read system, Levan decided to sign an agreement to spell out each of the financial responsibilities for this system.
The culinary water delivery system at the new Red Cliffs elementary became a concern for school board and Nephi City.
Nephi will participate with Mona, Levan and Levan Irrigation in an automated meter reading system.
JHS ProVita took 1st place at the Region 14 competition.
Missionaries: Homecoming: Ryan Weight, Hilary Bradford, Charles Anderson. Farewell: Devin Truscott, Kohl Carter.
Weddings: Jeff Paystrup-Marni LeFevre, Jana Bender-Chandly Osborne, Christopher Slade-Rachel Christensen.
February
David Leavitt, owner of Pine Hollow Real Estate, met with county commissioners to explain his plans for developing the property and to address the question of a road that is disputed for abandonment.
New restrooms are being added to the south east section of the county fairgrounds arena.
JHS ProVita placed 5th at State competition.
JHS wrestlers finish in 3rd place at state. Lorenzo Jenson, Cody Keisel and Jordan Bainter named state champions in their categories.
The community needs for the Nephi Public Library are based on a local community survey. A long range plan will continue to meet the needs of patrons.
Mona City is asked to help pay for library services in which Nephi residents’ taxes pay for the library.
St. Croix Seismic LLC, geophysical consultants met with commissioners seeking surface permitting to gain access onto an area near Levan.
Burglaries in the southwest part of Nephi involved Remington safes. The safes pop open when pushed over on their sides.
Lady Wasps placed 6th at state basketball.
Missionaries: Farewell: Johnathon Hall, Joshua Palmer.
Weddings: Joseph Adams-Candis Proctor, Gaston Chappuis-Candice Messersmith, Jared Glenn-Rebecca Aagard, Ashley Keller-Wayne White.
March
Commissioners received only one proposal for the construction of new bleachers at the fairgrounds arena.
Series of burglaries, including an attempted burglary at Juab High School, resulted in the suspect’s plea of guilty to each of nine third degree felony charges.
Local mother, who pleaded guilty to 11 felony counts of unlawful sexual conduct involving five boys aged 16-17, will be taken to the Utah State Prison for a 90-day diagnostic evaluation.
JHS Speech and Debate team competed in the Region 14 Forensics Tournament and brought home the first place trophy.
Construction of a new fire station in Levan was put on temporary hold to allow for public input.
There will be no new subdivisions approved in Mona for up to six months or until decisions are made about the new wastewater collection system currently being studied.
Former golf pro sentenced to serve 60 days in Juab County Jail and repay Nephi City $20,000.
2008 Miss Nephi Aubrey Ballow, Attendants were Amy Johnson, Mekel Adair and Kelsi Andersen. Veda Parkin and Velda Hansen were honored with the Woman of Achievement Award.
The expected 40,000 Easter visitors at Little Sahara Sand Dunes did not materialize. There were no fatalities, but there were several accidents.
Missionaries: Farewell: Tyler Whipple.
Weddings: Lime Coray-Doris Christensen, Jessica Ferguson-Chad Anderson, Ashley Day-Justin Koyle, Chett Coombs-Trisha Wright, Richard Wright-Anya Fatianova, Malina Thalman-Daniel McIntosh.
April
Juab School Board looks at ways to enhance music and arts programs in the district.
Nephi City asked the county to agree to let the city go forward with plans to bond on behalf of FiberTek. Industrial revenue bonds are a way to encourage relocations and expansions of companies that provide good jobs and expand economic opportunities for residents and the community.
Once Levan Town Irrigation has their new pressurized system up and running, Levan Town will not allow any cross connections with the public drinking water system.
Over the past several years, Nephi City has participated with the UDOT, Union Pacific Railroad and Juab County to evaluate the railroad crossings in the community and put together an improvement plan.
The Juab School Board approved a bond resolution confirming the sale and authorization of issuance of $7,500,000 General Obligations School Buildings Bond.
Sterling Scholars: Winners: Jordan Gurney, English; Sam Taylor, Speech and Drama. Runners-up: Audrey Adams, Foreign Language; Tyler Robinson, Trade and Technical; Aaron Major, Math.
Salt Creek, as it runs through Nephi, will remain according to the two alternatives being studied and information presented at a public scoping meeting.
Missionaries: Homecoming: Joseph Peterson, Charles and OraMay Mellor.
Weddings: Jesse Stephenson-Stephanie Aaron, Milinda Esplin-Kelly Weeks, Jeffrey Kay-Lacie Peterson, Johnathan Terry-Sarah Pelletier, Sue Dahle-Jimmy McKnight, Graycee Allsen-Rex Memmott, James Esplin-Jessica Howlett.
May
A second company has asked Juab County Commissioners for approval to conduct oil and gas exploration in the area near Yuba Lake.
House Bill 349 will empower parents to choose their child’s public school. Previous open enrollment laws gave parents public school choice but at the discretion of school administrators.
Barnes Bullets broke ground for its new manufacturing facility in Mona.
Gov. Huntsman signed a Ceremonial Water Right Bill in Nephi City Council Chambers. He was not certain it could be successful. Similar proposals had been unsuccessful in the recent past.
Boys’ track took 1st at Region. Girls’ track placed 2nd.
Boys’ track is State 2A Champions. Girls’ finished 4th at State.
State legislature appropriated $25,000 for construction of the Juab County Veteran’s Memorial.
There is a temporary land use ordinance in Juab County for no further applications for gravel pits.
Nephi woman sentenced to nine months in the Juab County Jail for having sexual relations with at least eight teenage boys.
Salt Creek Foundation desired that the city council consider requesting a restoration of the fishery which, for generation, was a part of the city with trout and other sports fish making the creek home.
4-H Sweetheart: Tanisha Bundy, Chyrah Bussian, Cassidey Bussian.
Missionaries: Farewell: Brett Baker, Chandler Walpole.
Weddings: Caitlin Holladay-Greg Wall, Eachel Everitt-Steve Evon, Jessica Johnson-Ryan Robinson, Stephanie Archibald-Kevin Whipple, Alison DeCastro-Travis Jarrett, Jared Anderson-Amanda Campbell, Devin Jones-Natalie Randall, Whitney Bowles-Shane Kouns.
June
Non Nephi residents will now be required to pay $20 annually for a family card to use the Nephi City Public Library.
Juab School District is now required to have either a girls’ golf team or not have a boys’ team.
Gas prices have reached and exceeded the $4.00 mark.
The Forest Service had closed the road to Bear Canyon for bridge repair and Juab County had been working on the road. It was completed in time for the summer use.
Nephi Lions Club sold keepsake medals to help raise funds for the Veteran’s Memorial.
Justin Anderson won the state title at the Heber State Rodeo Finals in bull riding.
School board takes a serious look into expanding the music program; looks for a music specialist.
Missionaries: Farewell: Tyler Memmott. Homecoming: Brady Jones, Natalie Knowlton.
Weddings: Britney Bowles-Clint Farrell, Lynley Peterson-Levi Cazier, Tyrell Ballow-Amanda Price, Trent Campbell-McKel Marrelli, Zamber Gee-Paul Sharp, Stephanie Farr-Mathew Eliason, Audrey Butler-George Ostler, Brandalyn Crowther-Joseph Jensen.
Next week a look at July through December