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Prescribed Burn Near Great Salt Lake Set
Published on May 27, 2010 at 02:24PM
(WEBER COUNTY)-Thursday, smoke filled the skies near the Great Salt Lake due to a prescribed burn. State wildlife officials sanctioned the burn because the Great Salt Lake region is infested with a pernicious and invasive reed species. Crews have been spraying the area throughout the week in hopes of eradicating phragmites, tall, non-native reeds that crowd out indigenous vegetation. The burn took place near the Ogden Bay Wildlife Management Area.
Nevada Man Drowns While Fishing @ Panguitch Lake
Published on May 27, 2010 at 02:18PM
(PANGUITCH)-The Garfield County sheriff’s office stated a Nevada man has drowned while fishing in southern Utah’s Panguitch Lake. The sheriff’s office reported that 52-year-old Kenneth Allen Medberry of Las Vegas was killed Wednesday. Medberry was fishing with a friend and went overboard when the line of an anchor he threw into the lake got tangled which caused the boat to capsize. Both men fell into the water. Medberry’s friend was able to make it to shore, but authorities say Medberry was overcome by the cold water and drowned. Paramedics who arrived on the scene failed to revive Medberry. Medberry’s friend was treated for hypothermia at a local hospital and later released. Deputies say neither man was wearing a life vest.
Richfield mayor breaks tie on insurance vote
Published on May 27, 2010 at 11:37AM
(RICHFIELD) – The Richfield City Council is split over the vote on employee health insurance plans during a discussion at this week’s city council meeting. The City has considered seven different brokers to keep plans competitive and costs down for city employees, who will end up having to cough up $100 or more a month for their portion of insurance premiums. At the meeting, the council discussed the final two insurance plans and took a vote on each plan. Councilmembers Mike Turner and Bryan Burrows voted against the Group Benefit Services plan because employees would not have local access but Councilmembers Richard Barnett and Chris Allred voted in favor of the plan because it involved a local broker. Councilmember Dan Chidester was not in attendance. Mayor Brad Ramsay broke the tie vote by voting in favor of the GBS plan. He said the reason he voted in favor was because he didn’t want to change the plan the city already had in place. The city council also approved the tentative budget for fiscal year 2010-11 and a public hearing will be held on the final budget on June 8 at 7:15pm. The council also discussed requiring appointed officials to live within city limits.
Constitution candidate coming to Richfield
Published on May 27, 2010 at 10:48AM
(RICHFIELD) – A Constitution Party candidate for U.S. Senate will visit Richfield June 5. Scott Bradley is campaigning in southern Utah and will make a stop in Richfield for a speech. He’ll meet the public at 1pm at the Lion’s Park. Bradley served in the Utah National Guard and was assigned to the U.S. Air Force before serving a mission for his church. He returned to receive a B.S. Degree from Westminster College and later, a Masters Degree in Public Administration from BYU. For thirteen years, Bradley worked as an executive at AT&T, where he managed all facets of a corporation. Those belonging to the Tea Party movement will also have their issues addressed.
Crowds pack candidates night presentation
Published on May 27, 2010 at 10:30AM
(RICHFIELD) – Sevier County residents had the opportunity to visit with candidates for sheriff and county commission in a Wednesday night “Meet Your Candidate” night at the Administration Building in Richfield. County sheriff candidates Nate Curtis and Kirt Rippstein both commented that they were happy to see a standing-room only crowd at the event. Seven individuals running for county commission seats, including Kimball Poulson, Gary Mason and Tooter Ogden, also said budget considerations are a high priority for Commissioners and were excited to see the turnout. The primary election for county sheriff and commission seats will be held June 22.