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Prep Sports Roundup: 4/27
Published on April 27, 2009 at 10:12PM
NEPHI, Utah (AP)—Jordan Bainter had two doubles and Brady Hansen posted 13 strikeouts as the Juab Wasps pounded the South Summit Wildcats, 7-2 Monday in Region 14 baseball action.
MT. PLEASANT, Utah (AP)—Ben Cilwik had two goals for the St. Joseph Jayhawks as they downed the Wasatch Academy Tigers, 3-1 in Region 14 soccer action Monday.
MANTI, Utah (AP)—Kaitlyn Hatch had two hits for the Manti Lady Templars as they got past the Bear River Lady Bears, 2-1 Monday in non-region softball action.
Devin Frischknecht Joins Redskins
Published on April 27, 2009 at 03:09PM
LANDOVER, Md. (AP)—Former Manti High, Snow College and Washington State standout Devin Frischknecht joined the Washington Redskins as arookie free agent Monday. Frischknecht joins 12 other free agent acquisitions by the Redskins, including former collegiate stars Chase Daniel, a quarterback from Missouri, and Ronnie Palmer, a linebacker from Arizona. The Redskins are one of the oldest and incidentally most tradition-laden NFL franchises but have failed to win a Super Bowl since January 1993.
Biker Hospitalized After Hit and Run
Published on April 27, 2009 at 02:59PM
(LAYTON)—Layton police are searching for the driver of a black pickup truck that possibly has some hood damage after an early morning hit and run crash. Investigators say the the victim was hit at about 4:00 a.m. Monday morning while riding his bicycle in Layton. The biker reported that a truck pulled out right in front of him and as the two collided, the biker rolled over the hood and landed on the pavement. The biker was sent to the hospital for treatment of an injured arm as well as some scraps and bruises..
DEQ Scientist Honored For Achievements
Published on April 27, 2009 at 02:53PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—Salt Lake City resident, Robin V. Davis was presented with the Environmental Protection Agency’s Lifetime Achievenment Award Monday for his contributions to science. Davis has worked as a scientist for the Division of Environmental Response and Remediation since 1990 wherein he has specialized in analyzing risks associated with the Leaking Underground Storage Tank and evaluating soil data. Previous award recipients include John Wilson of U.S. EPA Kerr Laboratory and Bruce Bauman of American Petroleum Institute.
Motion To Dismiss Death Row Inmate Appeal Granted
Published on April 27, 2009 at 02:49PM
(PROVO)—A judge has granted a motion to dismiss the appeal of a death row inmate convicted of killing a woman during a 1985 home robbery. Fourth District Court Judge Lynn W. Davis reported that claims by Douglas Carter stating he received ineffective legal assistance after his initial conviction are without merit. Monday, Davis granted the state of Utah’s motion to dismiss Carter’s request for post-conviction relief. In 1985, Carter was convicted of first-degree murder in the death of Eva Olesen during a robbery at her Provo home. Carter was sentenced to death twice for the crime. Arguments in the case were delayed last year when Carter’s attorneys quit.
Search For Missing Boaters Resumes @ Lake Powell
Published on April 27, 2009 at 02:42PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—Authorities are still searching for three retired couples, whose boats sunk at Lake Powell over the weekend. The couples, from Arizona and Florida, were aboard a 20-foot boat when reportedly it took on water and sank in windy conditions Saturday. Two people died, two others were reported as missing, and the other two were rescued and treated for hypothermia. Glen Canyon National Recreation Area spokesman Brian Sweatland said the crew resumed its search Monday morning while they’re combing the shores and searching for the boat. Mary Anne Taranto of Prescott Valley, Ariz. and Katherine Prescott of St. Petersburg, Fla. were pronounced dead.
Stolen Vehicle Investigation Turns Into Violent Attack
Published on April 27, 2009 at 02:34PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—A Utah Highway Patrolman was attacked by a woman with a shoe over the weekend. Saturday night, the trooper in question investigated a stolen vehicle when the suspect and an unidentified man approached him. When the trooper attempted to make the arrest, the woman went on a rampage. The UHP reported that the trooper approached a couple walking toward a stolen truck at the Dream Inn in Salt Lake City in an attempt to keep them out of it. However, 41-year old Lisa Parker then reportedly became extremely belligerent and attacked the trooper. After the trooper failed to tase Parker, she attacked him with her shoe and while he suppressed her with a baton, she grabbed his Taser gun and drive stunned him. The man fled the scene but shortly thereafter was taken into custody at the Salt Lake Police Department. The trooper was taken to the hospital as a safety precaution.
SSD's first Preschool Director retires
Published on April 27, 2009 at 12:54PM
(RICHFIELD) – The Sevier School District’s first Preschool Director is retiring at the end of the school year. Genie Nielsen of Richfield, says in her 34 years of teaching, she has been happy to support marked improvements in the teaching system and has a lot of memories. Nielsen served as Preschool Director for the district for over 21 years and has developed preschool programs seeing growth from half-day sessions housed in Richfield to full-day sessions housed in Richfield, Monroe and Salina. She began her teaching career in Evanston, Wyoming with a double major in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education. Nielsen resides in Richfield with her husband, Judge Kent Nielsen. They have four children and three grandchildren.
Capitol Reef celebrates spring social
Published on April 27, 2009 at 11:39AM
(TORREY) – A spring social is being held this Saturday at the Capitol Reef National Park. Park Spokesperson, Riley Mitchell, said the event is being held to enable visitors to enjoy the Park. She said that volunteer Rangers, Rick and Lynne, will present “A Capitol Reef Evening” at 7:30pm Saturday at the campground amphitheatre. Other activities include tours of the historic Gifford Farmhouse, children’s games, demonstrations of quilting, rug-twining and basket-making, as well as an explanation of smoke house operations. The public is invited to the spring social to help Capitol Reef celebrate their recognition of 45 years of exemplary service.
Three sustain injuries in accident of SR-12
Published on April 27, 2009 at 10:42AM
(GROVER) – Three travelers were transported to the Sevier Valley Medical Center in Richfield with unknown injuries Friday afternoon after a rollover on SR-12 near Grover. A UHP report said that 24-year old, Aaron Nelson of Sandy, was traveling north in a 2004 Infinity sedan at about 2:30pm, when he drove off the road, overcorrected and rolled. The report said the vehicle traveled down the embankment and struck some boulders, causing the vehicle to overturn. The vehicle came to rest on its top. A passenger, 23-year old, Jared Laufiso of Orem and a rear passenger, 23-year old, Colby Paterson of Layton, were also taken to the hospital. Both Nelson and Laufiso were wearing seatbelts but Paterson was not and was partially ejected in the rollover.
Oregon couple injured on SR-28
Published on April 27, 2009 at 10:25AM
Updated on April 27, 2009 at 08:58PM
(FAYETTE) – An Oregon couple were taken to the Gunnison Valley Hospital early Friday morning after their pickup struck the rear of a White’s Sanitation truck on SR-28 north of Fayette. A Utah Highway Patrol report said that 38-year old, Ryan Schow, of Tigard, Ore., was driving a 1999 GMC pickup southbound at about 7am, when he hit White’s truck, also traveling southbound. The report said Schow went off the road to the right and came to rest. He and his passenger, 24-year old, Heidi Smith, also of Tigard, were wearing seatbelts and transported to the hospital with unknown injuries. The driver of the White’s Sanitation truck, 25-year old, Chris Christensen, was also wearing his seatbelt and was not injured. The driver of the GMC pickup admitted to police that he had fallen asleep at the wheel.
Missing teenager found safe
Published on April 27, 2009 at 07:32AM
(ESCALANTE) – A 15-year old boy missing in the desert near Escalante for more than a day has been found. Chief Deputy, Tracy Glover, of the Kane County Sheriff’s Department, says the boy had been hiking with his older brother and family members Sunday morning in the Coyote Gulch area, north of Lake Powell, when he became separated from his group. Glover said at about 8pm, hikers spotted the boy 20 miles from the search zone and notified authorities. The boy told searchers that he headed toward the Escalante River, where he found some other campers. Reports say the boy was diabetic and rescuers were concerned about his health. They found him disoriented but otherwise, in good condition. The boy was flown to the Kane County Hospital for a thorough evalutation.
Four Utahns Selected on Day 2 of Draft
Published on April 27, 2009 at 12:59AM
NEW YORK (AP)—As the NFL Draft drew to a close Sunday, several other prospects who matriculated at Utah colleges received new homes. Brigham Young product Austin Collie went to the Indianapolis Colts with the 127th overall pick where he will have a chance to play with legendary signal-caller Peyton Manning. Additionally, ex-Utah Ute Brice McCain was selected by the Houston Texans with the 188th selection while Collie’s teammate Fui Vakapuna went in the seventh round to the Cincinnati Bengals. Cincinnati selected another local in Freddie Brown of Utah with the 252nd selection. Former Manti High and Snow tight end Devin Frischknecht was not drafted but will likely ink a free agent deal Monday.