Story Archive for 08/01/2007
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Sanpete County Fairgrounds Future
Published on August 01, 2007 at 04:41PM
(SANPETE) SANPETE COUNTY WILL BE CONDUCTING A RANDOM SURVEY TO TAKE INPUT REGARDING THE FUTURE OF THE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS IN MANTI. THE ISSUE STEMS FROM THE NEED TO RE-ARRANGE THE CURRENT FAIR GROUNDS BECAUSE OF THE NEW AQUATIC CENTER AND THE PROPOSED COURT FACILITY. THE AQUATIC CENTER IS ALREADY IN PLACE, AND COUNTY RESIDENTS WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO VOTE ON THE NEW COURT FACILITY THIS NOVEMBER. IF THE NEW FACILITY IS BUILT IT WILL DISPLACE THE EXHIBITION BUILDING AND OTHER PORTIONS OF THE CURRENT FAIRGROUNDS. WITHOUT THE NEW COURT FACILITY IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE FAIRGROUNDS COULD REMAIN WHERE THEY ARE. IF THEY ARE TO BE MOVED OR ALTERED THERE IS SOME CONCERN AS TO WHERE FUNDING FOR THE CHANGES WOULD COME FROM. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL OPTION PUT FORTH AS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS, AND THE SURVEY WILL PRESENT THOSE FOR INPUT. THE OUTCOME OF THE SURVEY WILL NOT DIRECTLY HAVE ANY BEARING ON THE BOND ELECTION FOR THE COURT FACILITY IN NOVEMBER.
CDBG Allocates $6 Million for Utah
Published on August 01, 2007 at 04:39PM
(CENTRAL UTAH) THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM HAS RECEIVED OVER SIX AND A HALF MILLION DOLLARS IN FEDERAL MONEY FOR PROJECTS THROUGHOUT THE STATE. THE SIX COUNTY AREA WAS AWARDED MONEY FOR SEVEN PROJECTS. EPHRAIM CITY WILL RECEIVE OVER 66,000 DOLLARS FOR A NEW RESTROOM FACILITY AT THE CITY PARK. SANPETE COUNTY IS SLATED FOR FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS, PIUTE COUNTY WILL RECEIVE OVER THIRTY-SEVEN THOUSAND DOLLARS, AND WAYNE COUNTY WILL HAVE OVER FORTY-TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ALL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. OTHER PROJECTS INCLUDE SIDEWALKS IN MONA AND WATER RIGHT ACQUISITION IN KOOSHAREM. THE PROJECTS ARE DESIGNED TO BENEFIT LOW INCOME FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS. THE PROGRAM IS ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
Snow College Gets New President
Published on August 01, 2007 at 04:38PM
(EPHRAIM) THE STATE BOARD OF REGENTS SELECTED A NEW PRESIDENT FOR SNOW COLLEGE YESTERDAY. A SELECTION COMMITTEE HAD NARROWED THE FIELD DOWN TO SIX CANDIDATES. THE REGENTS THEN INTERVIEWED EACH FINALIST AND SELECTED SCOTT WYATT AN ATTORNEY AND LEGISLATOR FROM LOGAN. MR WYATT HAS SERVED ON THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR SNOW COLLEGE AND WAS THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD FROM 2001 TO 2005. ACCORDING TO WYATT, THE APPOINTMENT IS A PLEASANT SURPRISE. MR WYATT HAS BEEN AN INSTRUCTOR AT UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY AND BRIDGERLAND APPLIED TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE. WYATT PLANS TO RESIGN HIS POSITION WITH THE LEGISLATURE IN THE NEAR FUTURE, AND HE WILL ASSUME THE DUTIES OF PRESIDENT IN AUGUST.
Manti City to get New Drinking Fountain
Published on August 01, 2007 at 04:37PM
(MANTI) THE MANTI CITY COUNCIL APPROVED A BID SUBMITTED BY DANNY BOWN TO REPAIR THE DRINKING FOUNTAIN ON MAIN STREET. HE WILL ALSO REFACE THE MONUMENT AT THE CITY PARK. IN OTHER NEW THE COUNCIL AGREED TO WAIVE UP TO FIFTY DOLLARS OF ELECTRIC BILLS FOR FAMILIES IN MANTI WHO HAVE A HEAD OF HOUSE THAT IS SERVING ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ACCORDING TO CITY OFFICIALS THERE ARE SIX FAMILIES IN MANTI THAT QUALIFY FOR THE WAIVER.
Ephraim Library Renovations Continue
Published on August 01, 2007 at 04:36PM
(EPHRAIM) RENOVATIONS ARE CONTINUING ON THE EPHRAIM CITY LIBRARY. CREWS ARE INSTALLING NEW EXTERIOR STAIRS AMONG OTHER THINGS. ACCORDING TO EPHRAIM CITY MAYOR CLIFF BIRRELL, FUTURE PATRONS WILL FIND ACCESSABILITY GREATLY IMPROVED WITH THE ADDITION OF AN ELEVATOR AS WELL. THE PROJECT WAS EXPECTED TO BE FINISHED IN THE NEXT COUPLE OF MONTHS, BUT ACCORDING TO MAYOR BIRRELL, THAT MAY BE A LITTLE OPTIMISTIC. ONCE THE LIBRARY IS FINISHED, VOLUNTEERS WILL TRANSFER THE BOOKS AND OTHER ITEMS FROM THE BASEMENT OF THE CITY BUILDING BACK INTO THE LIBRARY.
Anderson Drug Store Robbed
Published on August 01, 2007 at 04:35PM
(EPHRAIM) EPHRAIM CITY POLICE ARE LOOKING FOR A SUSPECT THEY SAY ROBBED THE ANDERSON DRUG STORE ON MAIN STREET. DETAILS RELEASED INDICATE THAT A WHITE MALE APPROXIMATELY FIVE-FOOT-SEVEN TO FIVE-FOOT-NINE ENTERED THE STORE ABOUT 3:15 YESTERDAY AFTERNOON (WEDNESDAY) WEARING DARK CLOTHING AND A SKI MASK. THE SUSPECT PRODUCED A WEAPON AND ASKED THE PHARMACIST FOR A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE. THE PHARMACIST COMPLIED AND THE SUBJECT FLED THE SCENE POSSIBLY IN AN OLDER MODEL GRAY VEHICLE. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION REGARDING THE INCIDENT YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO CONTACT THE EPHRAIM CITY POLICE.
Salt Creek Fire Evacuations Lifted
Published on August 01, 2007 at 04:31PM
Updated on August 02, 2007 at 12:10AM
(SANPETE COUNTY) THE SANPETE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE HAS DETERMINED THAT IT IS SAFE FOR RESIDENTS TO RETURN TO AREAS THAT HAD BEEN EVACUATED DUE TO THE SALT CREEK FIRE. THE EVACUATION ORDER WAS LIFTED FOR HOLIDAY OAKS YESTERDAY, BUT OTHER AREAS HAD REMAINED CLOSED. DUE TO FAVORABLE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND THE CONTINUING EFFORTS OF FIREFIGHTERS, OFFICIALS FEEL THAT THE THREAT TO EVACUATED AREAS HAS BEEN REDUCED ENOUGH TO ALLOW RESIDENTS TO RETURN. RESIDENTS MAY NOW RETURN TO THE OAKER HILLS, ELK RIDGE, INDIAN RIDGE, AND MOUNT BALDY ESTATES AREAS. PORTIONS OF BIG HOLLOW ROAD AND WATER HOLLOW ROAD WILL REMAIN CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS STILL CAUTION RESIDENTS THAT CONDITIONS COULD CHANGE DEPENDING ON FIRE BEHAVIOR, AND TO REMAIN VIGILANT.
Devastating Effects of Salt Creek Fire
Published on August 01, 2007 at 04:15PM
(FOUNTAIN GREEN) FOUNTAIN GREEN RESIDENTS ARE FINDING OUT THAT THE AFTER-EFFECTS OF A FIRE CAN BE ALMOST AS DEVASTATING AS THE FIRE ITSELF. THE SALT CREEK FIRE BURNED MUCH OF THE VEGETATION NORTH OF THE CITY, AND WHEN HEAVY RAINS MOVED IN YESTERDAY THERE WAS NOTHING TO KEEP THE WATER FROM RUSHING INTO TOWN. ACCORDING TO A CITY OFFICIAL THE WATER BROUGHT A LOT OF MUD AND OTHER DEBRIS WITH IT. THERE WERE REPORTS OF DAMAGE TO RESIDENTIAL AREAS, BUT NO ESTIMATES ON HOW MUCH THE DAMAGE WILL COST. DISASTER CREWS WERE EXPECTED TO ARRIVE TODAY TO AID IN THE CLEAN-UP EFFORTS.
Badgers seek to build on previous success
Published on August 01, 2007 at 08:00AM
Updated on August 01, 2007 at 10:47PM
After a 2006 campaign in which prolific quarterback Cade Cooper became a first team NJCAA All-American while the Badgers finished 11-1 with the #2 overall ranking in the nation, Snow College’s football team is ready to continue this string of excellence.
The Ephraim, Utah-based Badgers have already received a #2 ranking in the NJCAA preseason polls, trailing only the Pearl River (Miss.) Community College Wildcats of Poplarville, Miss. in the standings. After hauling in an impressive recruiting class which includes the 2006 Utah Gatorade player of the year, QB Jase Hill (6’2”, 210 lbs.), of Sky View, 3A-1st team all-state QB Craig Harrison (6’2”, 190 lbs.) of Grantsville and prolific tailback Dominique Parker (5’11”, 225 lbs.) of Judge Memorial High School among others, Snow seems poised to defend their Western States Football League title and perhaps contend for the program’s second national title and its first since 1985. Nevertheless, the Badgers will be sorely tested, as three WSFL foes are ranked in the top 25, with Glendale checking in at #10, Eastern Arizona obtaining the #13 ranking and Scottsdale’s Artichokes making an appearance in the polls at the 23rd spot.
As the offseason progresses, Snow head coach Steve Coburn may receive the services of several players who haven’t qualified to play in Division I academically. If such an event occurs, Coburn has obtained commitments from several non-qualifiers.
The Badgers will start their season Aug. 25, with a trip to Colorado Springs, Colo., to battle the Air Force Academy’s junior varsity squad. Kickoff is slated for 1:30 p.m., (MDT) and can be heard on KMTI-AM 650 of Manti as well as online at http://www.snowbadgers.com.
NFL training camps in full swing
Published on August 01, 2007 at 08:00AM
Updated on August 01, 2007 at 10:48PM
Latrobe, Pa. – The Pittsburgh Steelers, the NFL’s most consistent team in terms of leadership (two coaches in the past 37 years), began a new regime Monday afternoon as new head coach Mike Tomlin led his first Steelers training camp.
Because of their Aug. 5 matchup in the AFC-NFC Hall of Fame game against the New Orleans Saints at Fawcett Stadium in Canton, Ohio, the Steelers have started a week earlier than most NFL teams.
The Steelers, Super Bowl champions as recently as 2005, are an intriguing team who must adapt to a new coach and his philosophies by the time the regular season starts for them, Sep. 9 at Cleveland against the Browns. However, the Steelers are far from the only team that has major questions to address as NFL teams will gather from Flagstaff, Ariz., to Albany, N.Y. in order to make their respective preparations for the upcoming season.
Among the teams who have the most question marks are the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Chicago Bears and Kansas City Chiefs who all have quarterback controversies that must be addressed by the time the regular season starts. Other teams, such as the Seattle Seahawks, must get back to offensive continuity after a 2006 where they didn’t live up to expectations placed upon them by media and fans. The good news, for NFL teams with these issues, is that they have plenty of time before the regular season starts.
The NFL will commence its 2007 regular season with a game between the defending Super Bowl-champion Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints, Sep.6 with a 6:30 p.m. (MDT) kickoff from the RCA Dome in Indianapolis.