The San Bernardino County Sun du lieu suivant : San Bernardino, California • Page 20

Funds for sewer project delayed by lawsuit Hecfflflaimdls- By LoVAE PRAY SuoTttaor.m Stiff Wrt1f YUCAIPA A renewal of fraud and corruption charges by a former Vueaipa water district engineer has delayed state and federal funds for a 30 million sewer project here. Ye-Shih Lin, a former consulting engineer with the Yucaipa Valley Quilts, patckwork make designs on Redlands. living, Page County Water District, has filed a $35 million civil lawsuit against the water district, board chairman H. N. Wochholz, board vice president Don Moist, district general manager Ira Pace and district legal counsel Eugene W.

Nazarek. The suit alleges breach of contract, fraud and conspiracy. Approval of funding for the sewer project has been halted, pending investigation into the charges, even though an investigtion by both the San Bernardino County District Attorney's office and the county San Ikrnardino, Calif. The Sun-Telegram, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 1975 even during the environmental impact study concerning the site for the sewage treatment plant State approval of the sewer system and treatment plant was given in June, several months later than the local water board had anticipated.

The estimated cost of the project is $30 million. State and federal funds are to pay 87V4 per cent of the project cost 'In his original charges, Lin in January wrote a letter through his attorney accusing the district of illegally altering a contract soliciting illegal political campaign contributions, fee splitting and II. III. II I. I I II II tO- I A A it I Li fcj.

LJ p1 1 If grand jury in April found there wasn't "sufficient evidence" to initiate prosecution against the district Robert A. Gillette, water quality control engineer for the State Water Resources Control Board, said. The Environmental Protection Agency will not at this time issue the federal grant agreement on this project due to allegations of corruption involving certain parties responsible for administration of the project "Because of this delay the state Austin, the dinosaur of Our Teeth children are played by Deborah Mcintosh and Kurtis Van Sant and the maid by Heather Barker. The production will be presented at 8:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and again on Nov.

28 and 29. General admission is students, $1. registration academic year studying at Kurukshetra University in 'Liberty trees9 planted REDLAND "Liberty trees" commemorating the nation's Bicentennial year are being planted at Red-lands High School Students of Kenneth McClellan's science classes started the series by planting redwood during Homecoming Week last month by the Fern Avenue mall The second tree, an oak, was planted on Veterans' Day, during a program of patriotic songs by the high school chamber singers and Heather Barker portrays the maid and Rick College will present 'Skin Water Resources Control Board will not issue the state grant contract pending the outcome of the investigation by the EPA legal counsel," Gillette said. Gillette, speaking from his Sacramento office, said the federal agency's legal counsel is conducting an investigation into the allegations. "The reason for this comes under a section in the Federal Register of Grant Regulations and Procedures," Gillette said.

Gillette said the regulations specifically state that even the appearance of illegality or corruption must be reported to the director of the Environmental Protction Agency's security and inspection division. "That pretty well sums up our position," Gillette said. He added that nothing will be done further on the Yucaipa project until the federal agency completes its investigation. "1 don't see any basis for any claim. This whole thing is a puzzle," was the reaction of district manager Ira Pace.

"As far as the fraud charge is concerned, there just isnt any basis. That was proven through the district attorney and grand jury investigations. Even the Environmental Protection Agency sent an investigator down and no basis was found for any claim. I just can't see what his claim is and his thinking that we owe him anything," Pace said. He expressed alarm over the delay in the sewer project because of the suit "My main concern is this will slow down the project and we still have that 1977 deadline to meet But I will not authorize the soil engineers to continue any work until we have assurance of funds for the project," Pace said.

A special meeting of the water board has been called for 3 p.m. Nov. 21 to consider hiring special counsel concerning the civil suit filed by former consulting engineer Ye-Shih Lin; authorization to confer with Environmental Protection Agency representatives on the status of the sewer system project; and suspending all outside consulting work in connection with the project The sewer project is a result of a 1973 state mandate imposed when the Santa Ana River Water Quality Control Board said Yucaipa posed a potential pollution threat A building moratorium was imposed on the area at that time. Although Yucaipa drinking water is not polluted, the state board views the problem on a regional basis, and since Yucaipa is at the headwaters of the Santa Ana drainage system, it is responsible for the quality of water for users downstream. A July, 1977, deadline for correcting pollution problems in Yucaipa still hangs over the water district The water district faces a fine for each day after the deadline if we don't have the sewer system in," Pace said Tuesday.

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2 DOOR WHITE WITH ELECTRIC POWER SAVER 399 IIC $451.15 SALI 1 1SCU.IT. iooi host mi with inane rowii SmiSAIOMtATKEfPIl IfCSm.tSSAll JJ7 Lions donate $500 to hospital the ages, surviving fire, flood, pestilence, the ice age, war and depression by "the skin of their teeth." There is a cast of 22 students. The main characters are George and Maggie Antrobus, played by Jay Rowlands and Leslie "Sunny" Mason, respectively, The Antrobus Section soliciting kickbacks of a percentage of the engineer's fees. Investigations conducted by the district attorney and the grand jury found insufficient evidence of criminal conduct but Lin's attorney at that time, Ron Bain of Los Angeles, said, Td like to point out the fact that the term Insufficient evidence doesn't clear the directors or the people involved in this matter." Bain also said he planned to file a $3 million lawsuit against the district on Lin's behalf at that time. The $35 million lawsuit was filed for Lin Nov.

14 by another attorney, George Grove Jr. of Beverly Hills. readings from the Declaration of Independence and Pledge of Allegiance. The students contributed toward purchase of the trees and planned the program for each planting. McClellan said the purpose of the program is "to enhance the students' feelings of patriotism, to make this year a time of reflection upon our privileges as American citizens and to provide a living memorial to our 200th birthday." the hospital began equipping itself with eye equipment residents needing treatment utilizing the machines had to travel to the University of California Medical Center or use the services of the Loma Linda Medical Center.

Dr. Norm Howard, sight conservation chairman for the Host Lions said the organization intends to have a continuing interest In sight conservation in the community. He said they will have a yearly financial drive to help equip the ophthalmology department at the hospital I luLpxrLn 2-SPEED WASHER DESIGNED FOR MODERN FABRICS REG. $279.95 SALE 24995 FAMILY PLANNED ft TiS mmw4v Wli i Nlar it i Pvftwtorf toO (Of M0OMd REDLANDS The Redland's Host Lions have donated $500 to the Ophthalomolgy department at the Redlands Community Hospital. George De Lang, hospital administrator, said the money will be used to buy ophthalmic equipment such as a lasar eye machine that was recently purchased.

De Lang said of the contribution, "In a community like Redlands, where we have a large aging population, eye equipment is very important He said that until recently, when There will be a fee of 25 cents. the Pinkham for and brass, conducted Jorgenson, and Vivaldi "Gloria" for soloists and chamber conducted by Duffer. Divisions for runners begin for those born in 1967 and continue through the high school and adult India. Ray Whitmus, chairman of the foundation committee of the Redlands Rotary Club, the agency i sponsoring Johnson, made the announcement. Whitmus is also Vice President of student affairs at University of Redlands.

While at the University novice classes. A special division for seniors-35 years and older-has been established. More information is available at the recreation department. Educational award REDLANDS-A 1975 graduate of the University of Redlands has received an educational award to study in India. Kevin K.

Johnson of West Covina, a graduate student at Rutgers University, will spend the of Redlands Johnson served as chairman of the cabinet ive're taKdng turkey SEE US FOR THE BEST THANKSGIVING DEAL IN TOWN! QUALITY APPLIANCES Fall Fair REDLANDS The annual Fair of First Church will from 10 a.m. to 4 Nov. 22 at the church. event, sponsored by Women's Association, include lunch at noon, home-baked goods, gift including one to Thai jewelry. are needed for booths, Norma Englebretson and Louise are co-chairmen.

council and was an all-league defensive back in football. He is listed in "Who's Who Among Stu dents in American Universi ties and Colleges." LA-Z-BOY Christmas LAY-A-WAY REDLANDS Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, "Skin of Our Teeth," opens a five-day run here Thursday in the Crafton Hills College theater, 410 Orange St The play, directed by Cliff Cabanilla, is about the average American family on a trek through Bulletin board Basic First Aid REDLANDS-Robert J. Fredetter, American Red Cross instructor, will teach a course in basic first aid at 8 a.m. Nov. 23 at the Red-lands Red Cross Service Center, 611 Chapel St The class will be an all-day eight-hour session.

There is no minimum age limit and no prerequisite courses are required. Girl Scouts, Campfire Girls, Boy Scouts and other youth groups are invited. Singers sought REDLANDS Area singers are invited to join the combined church choirs of the First United Methodist Church United Church of Christ and First Presbyterian Church for a Dec. 21 concert Regular rehearsals will be held 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays beginning Nov.

20 in the First United Methodist Church. Works selected for performance Fire damages Redlands home REDLANDS Fire caused moderate damage to a home at 320 W. Brockton Ave. here Sunday. A firemen received minor burns lighting the blaze.

The owners of the home, Mr. and Mrs. Natividad Pacheco were not home when the fire broke out about $15 p.m. By the time firemen arrived, falmes engulcfed the bathroom and hallway area, but the fire was controlled in about five minutes, authorities said. The cause has not been determined.

Fireman Marshall Mead received burns on his ears when he entered the house searching for occupants. He returned to duty after treatment The damage to structure and contests was estimated at $10,000. TBI SIS-TUICtUk MUMMomca include "Christmas choir by James the choir, orchestra, Roger Fall Presbyterian be held p.m. The the will tables, devoted Volunteers the Schultz annual the 1:30 Park. the The adults who Redlands District.

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