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Miss Sevier pageant slated for Saturday
Published on May 11, 2010 at 02:10PM
(RICHFIELD) – The Miss Sevier County Scholarship Pageant will be held this Saturday night at 7:00 at the Sevier Valley Center in Richfield. Ten contestants will compete for the title of Miss Sevier 2010-11 at the pageant. The contestants include Kourtney Smith, Samantha Ogden, Julia Arrington, Demirie Huntsman, Sarah Curtis, all of Richfield. Other contestants include, Sadiee Brown of Salina, Marlee Hampton and Jaleesa Dumas, both of Redmond, Makenna Jones of Glenwood and Jesilyn Gurney of Aurora. Event organizers say admission is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children 12 and under. Children three and under will be admitted free of charge.
Sevier farmers report slow crop plantings
Published on May 11, 2010 at 01:55PM
(RICHFIELD) – Farmers and producers in Sevier County are reporting that the planting of crops are about two weeks behind average due to the cold weather. Reports show that Millard and Sevier County farmers are planting spring crops and irrigating in spite of threats of hard freeze warnings. Producers say the water outlook for the summer is below normal. Emery County reports stormy conditions which limited field work last week.
Emergency supplements available until Wednesday
Published on May 11, 2010 at 01:36PM
(RICHFIELD) – The Six County Association of Governments has been awarded federal funds to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the area. The award was in the amount of over $21,200 for Sevier, Wayne, Piute, Millard and Juab counties. Eligible organizations may apply for the funds at the Six County Community Assistance office at 250 North Main in Richfield. Applications will be accepted until this Wednesday.
Public invited to local organist performance
Published on May 11, 2010 at 01:27PM
(RICHFIELD) – Local stakes of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints are inviting the public to attend an evening of performance with Dr. Clay Christiansen, Salt Lake Tabernacle Organist and One Voice Choir. The Richfield Utah and East Stakes are presenting the concert Friday May 21 at 7:30pm at the Richfield Tabernacle at 200 West Center in Richfield. The concert is free of charge and is a gift to the surrounding area to commemorate the 81 years of service that has been provided by the Richfield Tabernacle and the 19 rank Austin Pipe Organ housed in the main chapel of the building. History buffs say the pipe organ is still the largest pipe organ in Utah south of Provo. Dr. Christiansen grew up in Carbon and Emery Counties and was appointed organist at the world famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir on Temple Square in Salt Lake City in 1982. One Voice Choir began is 1997 and is comprised of students from the local area high schools.
Judge rules on Fox murder warrants
Published on May 11, 2010 at 10:55AM
(FILLMORE) – A 4th District judge ruled Monday that most documents prosecutors want to keep sealed in the case of the death of a Millard County Sheriff’s deputy can be released to the public. Judge Donald Eyre ruled that seven of the nine search warrants served in the shooting of Deputy Josie Fox should be unsealed. Attorneys for the Deseret News, Salt Lake Tribune and Society of Professional Journalists, say they’re pleased with the ruling but prosecutors with the Millard County Attorney’s Office want to appeal the judge’s ruling saying it jeopardizes their case. Eyre ruled certain documents should remain sealed because it could jeopardize the defendants’ right to a fair trial.
Local broadcaster/owner inducted into Hall of Fame
Published on May 11, 2010 at 10:42AM
Updated on May 12, 2010 at 05:03AM
(SALT LAKE CITY) – A longtime local broadcaster and owner of one of the only family-owned radio station conglomerates in the nation will be inducted in the Utah Broadcasters Hall of Fame today in Salt Lake City. Doug Barton, owner of Mid-Utah Radio, comprising five radio stations located in Manti and Richfield, will be inducted into the Hall of Fame at 2pm today in a ceremony hosted by the University of Utah Department of Communications. M. Kent Frandsen, owner of several radio stations in Idaho and Utah, will also receive the honor, as will retired KSL Editorial Board President, G. Donald Gale. A reception in honor of the inductees will immediately follow the program.
Hatch supports GOP candidates in primaries
Published on May 11, 2010 at 08:51AM
(SALT LAKE CITY) – Sen. Orrin Hatch says he’s disappointed to see Sen. Bob Bennett ousted at the state conventions but has no hard feelings towards the eventual GOP nominee. Hatch says with Bennett’s ouster, a lot of leadership power in committees will be lost. Hatch said he knows Mike Lee and Tim Bridgewater, the two candidates who will face each other in a June primary and says he’s grateful that no conservative philosophy will be lost. Hatch plans to run for re-election in two years and hopes Utah will recognize all he’s done for the state and the country.
Senate battle commences with Bennett ouster
Published on May 11, 2010 at 08:14AM
(SALT LAKE CITY) – The ousting of long-time incumbent Sen. Bob Bennett in last weekend’s Utah Republican Convention in Salt Lake City is bringing national attention to the state. After nearly 18 years in office, conservative delegates threw Bennett out, leaving businessman Tim Bridgewater and attorney Mike Lee to run against each other in a June primary. Kirk Jowers with the Hinckley Institute of Politics says with the current economic climate around the country, incumbents are at risk. Bennett commented the political atmosphere is toxic and Republican commentator David Brooks expressed his outrage over Bennett’s ousting. Both Lee and Bridgewater say the government is too big, taxes too much and spends too irresponsibly. Democrat Sam Granato says with all the in-fighting in the Republican Party, his chances look good in November. Jowers says Granato has no chance of winning in Utah but Lee and Bridgewater will have to pivot toward moderation to attract independents and Bennett supporters.