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Sevier deputies investigate 60 ATV rollovers
Published on June 01, 2010 at 04:11PM
(KOOSHAREM) – The Sevier County Sheriff’s Office responded to over 60 reports of ATV accidents over the holiday weekend in various parts of the county. In one report, sheriff’s deputies said 47-year old Tracey Langenbacker of Salt Lake City was coming down the mountain road near Milo’s Kitchen about three miles west of Koosharem on Saturday, when she attempted to negotiate a turn in the road and rolled at about 4:40pm. The sheriff’s report said that Langenbacker was traveling too fast and was found in the middle of the road. She was not wearing a helmet and was transported to the Sevier Valley Medical Center in Richfield with possible chest and head injuries.
Monroe man killed in ATV accident
Published on June 01, 2010 at 04:02PM
(MONROE) – A Monroe man was killed over the weekend when his ATV rolled on top of him. A Sevier County Sheriff’s report said that 70-year old Patrick Murdock was found pinned underneath his Polaris Razor at about 2pm Saturday at 900 South Brooklyn Road. Sheriff’s deputies reported that Murdock was traveling northbound when he left the roadway, went up an embankment and rolled. The report said that there were no witnesses to the accident. A passer-by found Murdock’s ATV on top of him and notified authorities. Murdock is the father of Monroe Fire Chief, Mike Murdock.
Crews continue search for boater at Strawberry
Published on June 01, 2010 at 03:39PM
(HEBER) – Crews continue to search for the body of a man believed to have drowned in Strawberry Reservoir Monday night. A Wasatch County Sheriff’s report said 26-year old Christopher Barton and two friends were cleaning up their boat after a day of fishing when Barton fell into the water. The report said the boat went over Barton and the friends threw out a life preserver but it didn’t reach him. They then jumped into the water to try to rescue the man but couldn’t get to him. Todd Bonner with the Wasatch County Sheriff’s Office said both friends swam to shore and were picked up by other boaters. Bonner said the three men had been drinking before Barton fell in. The sheriff’s office commented that they don’t know how big of a role the alcohol might have played in the incident. About a dozen members of the Wasatch County Search and Rescue team spent much of the time Monday night and this morning searching for the man.
Kanab Hospital Purging Records
Published on June 01, 2010 at 01:48PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)-Two Utah health care facilities, including one in Kane County, say they plan to eradicate thousands of medical records of patients they haven’t seen in seven years or more. The Kane County Hospital in Kanab and Lakeview Hospital in Bountiful announced their plans last month. This will be the first time the Kane County facility has purged records in 40 years while health information director, Carolyn Banks, stated the hospital’s warehouses are overflowing and that records should probably be cleaned up yearly. Any former patients who haven’t made a visit since 2003 and want their records have until July 31 to request a copy. Some hospitals are turning to digital files and thus don’t have to worry about paperwork.
Richfield awards low bid on 300 North project
Published on June 01, 2010 at 12:52PM
(RICHFIELD) – The Richfield City Council has awarded the low bid on the 300 North to 300 West street improvement project. At a special council meeting today, councilmembers awarded the low bid of $643,370 to Mel Clark, Inc. of Cedar City. Jones and DeMille Engineer Tom Christensen presented two bids to the council, saying Mel Clark was within the desired bidding amount for the project. The second bid by Staker and Parsons of Redmond was $34,000 over the Mel Clark bid. Richfield Mayor Brad Ramsay said UDOT requires the city to accept the lowest bid on street projects. The project should begin after the July 4th holiday and be completed by the end of September.
Planners seek comments on gas facility
Published on June 01, 2010 at 11:12AM
(FILLMORE) – The Millard County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing Wednesday night for the purpose of gaining comments on a natural gas storage facility and right-of-way in the county. Planning members say that two applications have been received on the construction of a salt cavern natural gas storage facility and a gas pipeline right-of-way proposed by Magnum Solutions, LLC. The application is for property located south and east of the IPP Power Plant at the intersection of Brush Wellman Highway and Jones Road, about 10 miles north of Delta. The public hearing will be held Wednesday night at 7:20pm at the Millard County Offices in Delta. The public is invited to attend.
BLM offers reward on artifact thefts
Published on June 01, 2010 at 10:54AM
(KANAB) – The Bureau of Land Management is offering a $5,000 reward for information on the recent vandalism and theft of artifacts from a Native American grave site near Kanab. BLM says the theft is believed to have occurred sometime between April 17 and April 19 this year. Officials say if anyone has any information concerning the thefts, call the BLM Field Office in Kanab.
Comment sought in Cedar City landslides
Published on June 01, 2010 at 10:03AM
(CEDAR CITY) – A public hearing will be held in Cedar City concerning the Geologic Hazards Ordinance in areas affected by landslide activity. The Iron County Planning Commission is seeking public comment on the ordinance, which would apply to development in areas subject to surface fault rupture, landslide and slope instability, rock fall, debris flow, as well as liquefaction and hydrocompaction subsidence. Planners said the public hearing will be held this Thursday at 5:30pm at the Conference Room of the Festival Hall at 90 North Main in Cedar City. The public is invited to attend and offer comment.
State park seeks campers for disabled
Published on June 01, 2010 at 09:39AM
(SEVIER) – Fremont Indian State Park officials are seeking campers to help with a day camp for people with disabilities. Park Manager Bob Hanover said this Saturday’s day camp at the park will be a fun-filled experience at several ability levels. Hanover said pre-registration for the camp is required and forms can be picked up at the park’s visitor center or requested by e-mail. He said there are no age-restrictions or fees for the camp and an adult caregiver must accompany each camper. Day camps will also be held on June 16 and July 10. For information or to volunteer, call the Fremont Indian State Park at 527-4631.
CUFSP accepts bids on new building
Published on June 01, 2010 at 09:00AM
(RICHFIELD) – Officials at the Central Utah Food Sharing Program are accepting bids until Thursday for the construction of their new building in Richfield. Personnel say that separate sealed bids will be accepted until 4pm Thursday at the city offices at 75 East Center at which time all bids will be opened publicly and read aloud. Bids will not be accepted after 4pm. Officials say that specification documents may be obtained at the Food Sharing office at 91 East 1000 South in Richfield upon payment of non-refundable cost of $125. For questions, call the Richfield City offices.
LDS Draper Temple president dies
Published on June 01, 2010 at 07:38AM
Updated on June 01, 2010 at 01:39PM
(DRAPER) – The president of the LDS Church’s Draper Temple has died. Church spokesman Scott Trotter announced that 78-year old Donald Staheli died of cancer at his home in St. George on Saturday. Staheli had been president of the temple since its dedication in March of 2009. He had previously served in the church’s Second Quorum of the Seventy.
COC Church selects woman in presidency
Published on June 01, 2010 at 07:32AM
(KANSAS CITY, MO.) – A breakoff group from the LDS Church has selected a woman to be a counselor in their First Presidency for the first time. The Community of Christ Church, formerly the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, chose Becky Savage as counselor. Speaking at a Friday luncheon at the 45th Annual Mormon History Association Conference in Independence, MO., Savage reflected on the 25th anniversary of women’s ordination to the priesthood in that religion’s body, the second largest church to trace its origin to the revelations of Joseph Smith from 1820 and on. Prior to her selection, Savage was director of leadership for the Community of Christ and had held priesthood offices. Her new call, extended from church President Stephen Veazey, was far from anything she had experienced up to the time of her call in 2007. She said that she said “yes” to the call on faith, not assurance because of all the blessings she has received in her life. Savage also commented that homosexuals are eligible for ordinations if they are celibate and that at this point, the church is investigating the performance of marriages.
Helicopter rescue first for Bryce Canyon
Published on June 01, 2010 at 06:56AM
Updated on June 01, 2010 at 12:57PM
(BRYCE CANYON) – A rare helicopter rescue in Bryce Canyon brought spectators to the scene as the chopper landed on a narrow ridge on top of the canyon on Saturday. The helicopter, out of Page, AZ., was responding to a non-life threatening injury. It was reported to have been the first time a helicopter had landed inside Bryce Canyon. Hikers, witnessing the event, said it was the “moment of a lifetime”. The hikers were told by a park ranger that 20 years ago, a helicopter was needed for a rescue but could only manage to land on the outer rim of the canyon.