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Yuma pilot crashes at Richfield airport
Published on June 04, 2010 at 01:54PM
(RICHFIELD) – An Arizona pilot escaped serious injury when he crashed his plane south of the Richfield Airport this morning at about 10:30. According to a sheriff’s report, Tom Ostrander of Yuma, AZ. completed a pre-flight check of his Cherokee 140 Piper and took off. Ostrander told authorities he attempted to climb but his plane didn’t have the power. He said he headed toward an area south of the airport to avoid causing damage and landed in a field belonging to Russell Christensen of Richfield. Officials said Ostrander took out about 50 feet of barbed wire fence before coming to rest. His plane sustained damage to the undercarriage of the fuselage, as well as damage to the wings, wheels and front end propellar. Ostrander only had a cut on his hand and was treated at the scene. His plane will be removed when the field dries out. The FAA is investigating the cause of the crash.
Mainstream Republicans complain of divisions
Published on June 04, 2010 at 10:43AM
(SALT LAKE CITY) – Some prominent Utah Republicans are worried their party has been hijacked by what they’re calling the right-wing “Tea Party” movement. Kirk Jowers, with the Hinckley Institute of Politics, says groups, including the “Tea Party” movement and Club for Growth, are dividing the Republican Party. Signs across North Salt Lake show D.J. Schanz and Rep. Becky Edwards are “Republicans for Real.” Jowers said the split in the Republican Party only gives Democrats more chances to win elections. A recent pew research poll shows just 25% of Americans agree with the “Tea Party” movement but in Utah, those who identify with the movement have gained influence and the effect is uncertain.
Junction Town plans street hearing
Published on June 04, 2010 at 09:46AM
(JUNCTION) – The Junction Town Council is planning a public hearing on street improvement revenue bonds. The hearing will be held June 11 at 7pm at the Junction Town Offices and the public is invited to attend and offer any comments. The revenue bonds are up to $195,000 to finance a portion of the cost of constructing street and sidewalk improvements throughout the town limits.
Richfield plans final budget hearing
Published on June 04, 2010 at 09:40AM
(RICHFIELD) – A public hearing will be held in Richfield on passage of the final budget for the 2010-11 fiscal year. The Richfield City Council has planned the hearing for Tuesday, June 8 at 7:15pm at the City Center. The 2009-10 budget will also be opened for any changes and amendments and the public is invited to comment. Discussions over the budget will include revenues and expenditures in the last completed fiscal year, the current year and estimates for the coming year. The tentative 2010-11 budget is available for public review at the city offices.
Austin SSD plans budget hearing
Published on June 04, 2010 at 09:00AM
(AUSTIN) – An embattled local Special Service District in Sevier County will hold a public hearing to gain citizen input on the proposed 2010-11 budget. The Austin SSD is planning a hearing on Tuesday, June 8 for residents in the district to comment on the budget. In the past, the 40-plus residents in the district were so much at odds with each other over water and other issues, it nearly caused the district to be dissolved. Sevier County Commissioners eventually had to step in and select members of the district board. Five board members were selected and the district remained intact.
Early voting set for June 8
Published on June 04, 2010 at 08:48AM
(RICHFIELD) – Registered voters in Sevier County are invited to participate in early voting for the 2010 Primary Election. Early voting will be held June 8 through June 17 from 10am to 4pm, except for Saturday and Sunday, at the Sevier County Administration Building in Richfield and also at the Salina City Hall from June 14-17. Election officials say that voters who registered to vote after May 24 will not be allowed to vote early.
Random Musings
Published on June 04, 2010 at 12:14AM
Here is my latest installment of random thoughts. I give a shoutout to Sports Illustrated’s Peter King as his Monday Morning Quarterback column, which is a great read on www.sportsillustrated.cnn.com., was the primary impetus for me writing these. Thus, if you like to peruse sports blogs online, make sure you visit Peter King’s page. You’ll learn a lot about the NFL and other things. Anyway, here goes:
The NBA Finals commenced Thursday evening in Los Angeles with the home-standing Lakers making quick work of the Boston Celtics in a 102-89 win. While for cosmetic purposes, the Celts made things appear closer than they were in garbage time, Los Angeles dominated their East coast-based opponents, leading by as many as 20 in the 3rd Quarter. For Boston to get back into the series, they must regain their customary defensive intensity as rare are the times the Celtics surrender 100 points and win. Nevertheless, as I have often learned through my own experience as an NBA enthusiast, the Celtics are the most resilient team in the Association. While teams that win Game 1 of the NBA Finals go on to hoist the Larry O’Brien trophy 73 percent of the time, Boston has already proven in numerous instances that they’re not out until the fat lady sings as they’ll keep swinging. Kudos to head coach Doc Rivers for always getting the best out of his Boston Celtics.
Meanwhile, I’m saddened to hear that legendary former UCLA mens’ basketball coach, John Wooden, is in critical condition at a Los Angeles hospital. I am too young to remember Coach Wooden when he roamed Pac-10 sidelines from Seattle to SoCal, but as an aspiring historian, I’m well-versed in his accomplishments, including an unprecedented seven consecutive national championships. Incidentally, he won 10 NCAA titles overall. He, along with Hubie Brown (who did a masterful job with radio color commentary during Game 1 of the NBA Finals) in my opinion, is easily the brightest basketball mind this nation has seen. He is a national treasure and while in this temporal world nothing lasts forever, it would be terrible if we lose him. Thus, my prayers are with Coach Wooden.
Finally, in the College Softball World Series at Oklahoma City, Cinderella is alive and well. The Hawai’i Rainbow Wahine vanquished their latest BCS conference foe with a 3-2 win over the Missouri Lady Tigers Thursday and will now face the mighty Lady Bruins of UCLA. While Hawai’i is obviously deserving of their position, based on their stellar play which has featured clutch hits from the likes of Traci Yoshikawa and Jenna Rodriguez, it’s refreshing that they get the opportunity. When teams which have no affiliation with BCS conferences excel in sports with playoffs, it only makes 1-A college football look all the more foolish. Keep going, Rainbow Wahine, make believers of the skeptics. Destiny is in your hands, so make a bright future. As always, thanks for reading!