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T-storms Cause Flooding in Ftn Green
Published on September 05, 2007 at 08:25PM
Updated on September 06, 2007 at 04:01AM
(Fountain Green) Heavy rainfall on Wednesday night caused widespread flooding on Fountain Green’s east side. According to eyewitnesses, a thunderstorm dropped heavy rainfall at around 7 o’clock which resulted in a river of water traveling down Fountain Green’s main street a short time later. Numerous homes on the east side of main street sustained flood damage, with neighbors trying to board up basement windows to keep the water out. Sanpete County Sheriff Kevin Holman says that main street had to be shut down for a time to allow work crews to remove mud, tree branches and other debris from the roadway. Traffic was diverted west of town where flooding had not reached. According to Holman, those trudging through knee deep water and assisting in the sandbagging effort included the Sanpete County Search & Rescue, Moroni & Fountain Green police departments, U-D-O-T, and the fire department and city crews from Fountain Green. Flash flooding has become a problem lately in the area due to the lack of vegetation in the nearby mountains caused by the Salt Creek Fire earlier this summer.
Utah Colleges Head Into Week 2
Published on September 05, 2007 at 03:02PM
Brigham Young vs. UCLA: The Cougars got off to a nice start in Week 1 as they pounded the PAC-10’s Arizona Wildcats, 20-7. Nevertheless, they face a much stiffer challenge from the PAC-10 this week as they travel to Pasadena, Calif. to battle the #13 UCLA Bruins. Max Hall, while showing signs of his inexperience periodically, did throw for 288 yards and two scores against the Wildcats while receiving a solid assist from his defense. Nevertheless, this stout Cougars defense will be tested early and often against a newly explosive Bruins offense. UCLA quarterback Ben Olson, a former Brigham Young recruit, threw for 286 yards and five touchdowns last week against Stanford, a 45-17 Bruins win in which they amassed over 600 yards of offense against the Cardinal. Thus, this game can be a shootout if Hall contines to progress in Robert Anae’s offense. This may be the Cougars’ best shot at winning as with weapons such as tailback Kahlil Bell and receiver Brandon Breazell at Olson’s disposal, one defensive stop at a crucial juncture in the ballgame could turn the tide. Because I’m an adamant foe of the BCS, and since I believe the Mountain West has the best chance of decimating it once again, I’ll go with the Cougars at the Rose Bowl. Call the final, Brigham Young 38 UCLA 35
Air Force vs. Utah: Things can’t be much worse for the Utah Utes at the moment. With a season-ending injury to former Snow tailback Matt Asiata and a separated shoulder for quarterback Brian Johnson, the Utes lacked the energy to beat Oregon State at Corvallis, Ore. last Thursday. Nevertheless, the Utes should be reenergized as they open their home season against fellow Mountain West foe Air Force. Last week, the Falcons took care of business in their opener as they defeated I-AA’s South Carolina State, 34-3 at Colorado Springs, Colo.,(which is more than what Michigan can say after their bout with a Division I-AA opponent) but it will be difficult to travel to Rice-Eccles and take on the wounded Utes. I expect Brent Casteel to have a big game for Utah and for Tommy Grady to finally find his stride. An energetic home crowd should be enough to help the Utes prevail in a 23-16 victory.
Utah State vs. Wyoming: Fresh off a 23-3 victory over the Virginia Cavaliers last Saturday, the Cowboys have done their best to help besmirch the BCS. Thus, they have my blessing. Meanwhile, the Aggies had a chance at home last week to defeat UNLV and get off on the right foot. However, a late rally enabled the Rebels to pull away. The Aggies will have no such luck at Laramie, Wyo. against an underrated Cowboys team. Against ACC athletes in the Virginia game, ‘Pokes QB Karsten Sween threw for 253 yards while completing 73 percent of his passes. Tailback Devin Moore also went off against the Cavs with 125 rushing yards and a score. Expect these numbers to be even more impressive against the hapless Aggies in a 45-10 win.
North Dakota vs. Southern Utah: My alma mater was better than I expected as they were pounded by only 20 rather than the 58 I predicted against the mighty Montana Grizzlies last week in Missoula, Mont. Their home slate commences with this game against the #3 ranked team in Division II, the North Dakota Fighting Sioux. This is a dangerous game for the Thunderbirds, as although they’re in the friendly confines of Eccles Coliseum, and are in Division I-AA (a step ahead of North Dakota), we all know how the Michigan game went down when they faced a highly-ranked opponent from a lower classification. Sioux QB Danny Freund was prolific in North Dakota’s season-opening game last week, a 59-0 thrashing of Humboldt State as he completed 15 of 18 passes for 285 yards in the victory. Meanwhile, Wes Marshall threw for 218 yards in a losing effort for the T-Birds a week ago. I don’t like the Thunderbirds in this game as the Sioux will tear down the goalposts if they have enough energy playing at a 6,000 foot elevation as time expires. Call it North Dakota 34 Southern Utah 25
USDA Rural Development Grants
Published on September 05, 2007 at 11:43AM
(Manti) The U.S.D.A. has awarded nearly fourteen million dollars in rural development grants to rural communities in 48 states. The money is made available through the Rural Business Enterprise Grant and the Rural Business Opportunity Grant. Several Utah communities will benefit from the grants. Manti city will receive ninety-eight thousand dollars for economic development. The Blanding Campus of the College of Eastern Utah will take nearly a hundred thousand dollars, and Tooele city will receive thirty-five thousand dollars. The grant program is also designed to assist Native American Tribes. The Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Indians will receive forty-two thousand dollars in grant money.
Orem family escapes serious injury
Published on September 05, 2007 at 09:06AM
(SALINA) – A family of five from Orem escaped serious injury Saturday when their 15-year old daughter overcorrected and rolled on SR-50. UHP Trooper Nick Bowles investigated and reported that just before noon Saturday, the family was traveling near Maple Grove when the girl rolled their 1999 Chevy Suburban. Her father, 58-year old, Monte Stewart, sustained a head injury but her mother, Anne and two other siblings received no injury.
I-70 Drug arrests
Published on September 05, 2007 at 09:06AM
Updated on September 05, 2007 at 05:12PM
(RICHFIELD) – Two Wisconsin men were arrested Monday afternoon on I-70 after being pulled over for a traffic violation. At about 1pm, UHP Trooper, Kelly Roberts, was on patrol and spotted a 2007 Chevy Cobalt driving erratically and pulled the men over. He became suspicious and requested drug dogs be brought in to search the vehicle. After obtaining permission, Trooper Roberts discovered eleven pounds of marijuana and a pound of cocaine inside the car. 21-year old, Trent King and 19-year old, Perignon Burgin, both of Wisconsin were arrested for intent to distribute drugs and taken to the Sevier County Jail where they are awaiting trial.