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Prep Sports Roundup: 3/10
Published on March 10, 2010 at 10:26PM
OREM, Utah (AP)—Walter Cervantez and Sam Hickman had two goals apiece to lead the Mountain View Bruins to a 7-0 rout of the Delta Rabbits Wednesday in non-region boys soccer action.
CentraCom expands service in Sevier County
Published on March 10, 2010 at 04:03PM
(RICHFIELD) – A local cable company is expanding their service in Sevier County. CentraCom Interactive of Fairview will soon provide Internet service to residents and businesses in Venice and Glenwood. Community Development Director Steven Clark was the featured speaker at the Richfield Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon today and told business leaders of future telephone service in Richfield. Clark said Internet service is already up and running in Aurora, Central Valley, Annabella and Elsinore and the company is looking forward to providing additional services in several towns throughout South-Central Utah. He also commented that Channel 10 will expand with on-demand service and better audio capacity.
UHP Trooper Involved in Fatal Crash
Published on March 10, 2010 at 03:05PM
(ST. GEORGE)—Witnesses say a UHP trooper who was driving fast with his lights and siren on crashed into a car carrying two elderly women on their way to a Relief Society meeting at their local LDS meetinghouse Wednesday morning. At least one person has died from the accident, according to an article in the Spectrum.
Multi-Car Accident Shuts Down I-15 in Southern Utah
Published on March 10, 2010 at 02:51PM
(CEDAR CITY)—A fatal accident involving at least 15 cars has shut down part of southbound Interstate 15 near Cedar City. The accident happened shortly before 1:00 p.m. near milepost 35 in northern Washington County. All southbound traffic must now exit the interstate in Cedar City on Exit 59 (200 North) and head westbound on S.R. 56 to Enterprise and then go southbound on S.R. 18 toward St. George. The road is expected to remain closed until 4:30 or 5:00 p.m.
Big Pipeline To Replace Provo Canal
Published on March 10, 2010 at 02:47PM
(PROVO)—A canal association plans to enclose an open ditch leaving Provo Canyon with a 21-mile pipeline to Salt Lake County. The Provo River Water Users Association says the 10.5-foot diameter pipe will keep drinking water supplies pure and eliminate evaporation losses. Utah County will finish off the pipeline route with a walking trail. The Provo Reservoir Canal, one of the largest along the Wasatch Front, carries 400 million gallons of water a day and serves municipalities in Utah and Salt Lake counties. Ames Construction Inc. will start laying pipe after irrigation season in October. The $150 million project will be funded by shareholders, the Central Utah Water Conservancy District, the U.S. Department of the Interior and a $60 million state loan.
Utah College Tuition Expected To Increase by 10 Percent
Published on March 10, 2010 at 02:41PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—Since the Bowl Championship Series remains obstinate in running its patently-illegal cartel, Utah university and college students are forced to pay the penalty. In an era where universities and colleges throughout the nation are in the red and the BCS hordes the money, colleges have no alternative but to force students to undergo tuition hikes. According to the Salt Lake Tribune, administrators and trustees at two major universities in Utah, Southern Utah University and the University of Utah, tuition hikes will be averaging a 10 percent increase next year, while SUU could increase tuition to up to 15 percent. Additionally, Weber State University and Utah Valley University are also considering tuition hikes in the 10 percent range. Tuition at colleges in Utah has doubled over the past 10 years, an increase of nearly three times the rate of inflation. Nevertheless, administrators say tuition in Utah is still below similar schools across the nation.
Roosevelt Officer Cleared in Fatal Shooting
Published on March 10, 2010 at 02:38PM
(ROOSEVELT)—A Roosevelt police officer has been cleared in the fatal shooting of a burglary suspect last month. Authorities have said 44-year-old Gary Wheeler was shot February 17 in Duchesne County while still behind the wheel of an allegedly stolen pickup truck after he rammed a police car with it before driving the vehicle toward the officer, who fired at Wheeler. The Duchesne County attorney’s office has cleared officer T.J. Bird in the shooting, saying it was justified. Wheeler, of Magna, had allegedly burglarized a tire store which prompted Bird to pursue him in a chase.
McDonald's Rapper Cited Again
Published on March 10, 2010 at 02:31PM
(AMERICAN FORK)—Two Utah County teenagers have been cited for a fight that developed after they traded messages on Facebook. One of the teens, 18-year-old Spencer Dauwalder of Alpine was cited for disorderly conduct in October when he rapped his order at a McDonald’s drive-thru in American Fork. A McDonald’s worker asked Dauwalder and his friends several times to speak their order but they refused. The manager then asked them to leave while police caught up to them later and cited them. Tuesday, Dauwalder was cited again, this time for a fight with another teen, Kyle Shennum. The Daily Herald reports Dauwalder and Shennum were sparring with comments on Facebook. This led to an arranged fight in Lehi February 27. About 50 people showed up to watch the fight, but police arrived and dispersed the crowd. The fight later moved to American Fork Junior High while police broke up the gathering as well and cited both teens. The paper reports Dauwalder faces a bench trial April 6 in connection with the first disorderly conduct citation. Court records show he filed a motion to dismiss that case.
New Miss Moroni
Published on March 10, 2010 at 10:59AM
A new Miss Moroni will be crowned this Saturday evening at 7pm at the North Sanpete High School in Mt. Pleasant. Six young ladies will compete for this years crown, they include Ashley Green, Carly Anderson, Chantelle Thompson,Delilah Reece, Rylie Eliason, and Stephany Leon. Tickets will be sold at the door for the event.
Nevada woman crashes on I-70
Published on March 10, 2010 at 10:31AM
(JOSEPH) – A Nevada woman escaped serious injury when she slammed into a concrete barrier on I-70 near Joseph Tuesday night. According to a UHP report, 35-year old Christine Bolduc of Henderson, NV. was traveling eastbound in a 2004 Ford Mustang at about 8:45pm when she lost control of her vehicle due to slick ice. The UHP report said Bolduc slammed into a concrete barrier, crossed eastbound lanes and went off the right shoulder of the highway. She was wearing her seatbelt and was not transported to the hospital.
Six County Commuters
Published on March 10, 2010 at 09:43AM
(Manti) The Department of Workforce Services has released a report that shows large amounts of people commuting out of the six county area to work elsewhere. According to the report, all but one county in the area exports more commuters than they import. Those with the highest numbers of workers commuting out of the county, either daily or weekly, are Sevier and Sanpete. Sevier County leads with four thousand workers commuting out, compared with twenty-one hundred that commute into the county. Sanpete is a little more balanced with thirty-six hundred people commuting out, while twenty-seven hundred commute in. Wayne County is the only county in the area that sees a greater number of people commuting in, rather than out. The report points out several reasons people commute out of the area including greater earning potential and construction projects outside the area. Others prefer to live in a rural setting but can’t find work where they live.
Battle over garage heights continues
Published on March 10, 2010 at 08:49AM
(RICHFIELD) – The battle over maximum heights for accessory buildings or garages on residential property in Richfield continues between councilmembers, the Planning Commission and builders. For several months, officials have been discussing roof pitch, eave heights and setbacks that are favorable to all concerned. At Tuesday night’s city council, further discussion was held as to whether the heights of garages and accessory buildings within the city limits should be 24 or 22 feet. Planning members want the height to be 22 feet and some on the city council want 24 feet. Builders want the height to be at least 24 feet. The city council also discussed language in the land use ordinance concerning metal buildings to be in harmony with other structures in the neighborhood. Councilmembers, Dan Chidester, Richard Barnett and Mike Turner voted to amend the garage heights ordinance for further discussion and councilmembers Bryan Burrows and Chris Allred abstained on the metal buildings portion of the ordinance. The final vote on the entire ordinance will be held in a future council meeting.
Richfield approves CUP extension on subdivision
Published on March 10, 2010 at 08:08AM
(RICHFIELD) – Developers of the Mt. Catherine Subdivision in Richfield approached the Richfield City Council at Tuesday night’s meeting to request an extension of completion of the project. Project Manager Doug Crowther said the state required developers to reapply for Tax Credit funding which delayed completion of the project by spring or early summer this year. He said construction of the project was halted Dec. 17, 2009 because of the delay. Crowther told the council that the timing of improvements has to be done during winter months, including extending a box culvert at the subdivision located at 530 South in Richfield. Developers asked the city council to approve a bond in lieu of completion of the improvements to meet occupancy requirements. After discussion, the council approved a 180-extension of the permit and accepted a bond for improvements.
Richfield adopts resolutions at meeting
Published on March 10, 2010 at 07:36AM
(RICHFIELD) – The Richfield City Council approved a resolution honoring the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America organization at the council meeting Tuesday night. The resolution expressed gratitude to the volunteers who commit countless hours to inspire and prepare future generations of leaders and to celebrate a 100 year legacy of “Doing a Good Turn” and “Being Prepared.” In addition, the resolution proclaimed March 2010 as “Boy Scouts of America Month” in Richfield. In other city council action, the council approved a C-2 Use permit to convert the old Parsons Bakery store to a sandwich shop at 60 West 100 North in Richfield. The business is owned by Ken Castles and proposes to seat 40 people. The council also rescheduled the next city council meeting from March 23 to March 30 to allow individuals to use the council chambers on March 23 for the Republican Caucus meeting that will coincide with other caucus meetings statewide.