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Random Musings For Monday
Published on June 14, 2010 at 11:56PM
This was a slow sports day but we’ll delve into what did happen for your perusing pleasure.
First of all, the Texas Longhorns stem the tide of the Big 12 falling apart by giving the Pac-10 a stiff arm. This may be of interest to Utah Utes fans as in order to get to 12 teams, Pac-10 commissioner, Larry Scott, may add Utah to join Colorado in the reconfigured conference whose schools belie the organization’s name.
Whatever comes of any change, I hope, results in a Division I-A playoff. Thankfully, Houston sports radio personality, Charlie Pallilo, agrees as I tuned into his show at work Monday afternoon.
Secondly, Denver Broncos defensive end/linebacker, Elvis Dumervil, has signed his tender which is a relief to we Broncos fans. The NFL’s reigning sack champion will return to Denver for at least this season and hopefully many more to come in the future. I often say this, but I seriously think this season can be really special for the Broncos.
In closing, the field for the College World Series is set and my support is behind the Texas Christian Horned Frogs as they are the only non-”power conference”-affiliated team to have qualified for the finals at Omaha, Neb. Thus, let the bats ping and go from there. Good Night now!
Costly Bill To House Warren Jeffs
Published on June 14, 2010 at 03:08PM
(KINGMAN, Ariz.)-Feeding, housing and securing jailed polygamist leader Warren Jeffs has been costly for Mohave County (Ariz.). Mohave County Sheriff, Tom Sheahan, stated the cost to the county of housing Jeffs at the Kingman jail was about $120,000 for 720 days of custody. The costs also include added security when corrections officers took Jeffs across the street to court hearings. Jail costs also included several medical issues such as Jeffs being taken by air to a Las Vegas hospital. Jeffs was involved in several hunger strikes while in custody, which included being force-fed by more expensive liquid food. A Mohave County judge granted a prosecutor’s motion last week to dismiss four charges against Jeffs or being an accomplice to sexual conduct with a minor.
St. George holds immigration rally
Published on June 14, 2010 at 12:44PM
(ST. GEORGE) – A rally against Arizona’s new immigration law was held over the weekend in St. George. Immigration activist Nathan Cowlishaw said the law is “fear-based logic”. He said about 30 people who attended the rally on Saturday saw the law as “based on greed of an ‘elitist’ group of Anglos.” Cowlishaw said it has the potential of breeding racism against Latinos and American Indians and suppresses diversity in his native Mexican country. The law is set to take effect in Arizona next month and requires police officers to ask for proof of legal residency if there is “reasonable suspicion” a person may be undocumented.
Parole board denies clemency for Gardner
Published on June 14, 2010 at 10:55AM
Updated on June 14, 2010 at 04:56PM
(DRAPER) – The Utah Board of Pardons and Parole has denied the appeal for clemency from condemned killer Ronnie Gardner. The board’s statement was delivered by chairman, Curt Garner, who said that Gardner made no claims of innocence and admitted he is guilty of the crimes of which he was convicted. Garner said that Gardner’s criminal history, life history and the totality of the information, evidence, records, testimony and arguments submitted, reviewed and considered in this matter, the board determined that the jury’s verdict imposing the death sentence, was not inappropriate. The vote was unanimous. Gardner was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to die in 1985 for the fatal courthouse shooting of attorney Michael Burdell in a botched escape attempt. He was in court that day to face murder charges for the 1984 shooting death of bartender Melvyn Otterstrom.
Motorized routes closed on Fishlake
Published on June 14, 2010 at 10:42AM
(RICHFIELD) – Several roads and routes on the Fishlake National Forest are not open for motorized travel this summer. Fishlake officials are implementing their Travel Management Plan with the decommissioning and closure of certain roads and routes throughout the forest. Authorities say the routes include portions of over 2700 miles of motorized routes on the Paiute ATV Trail System and Great Western Trail. Forest personnel say the closure of some routes and roads are due to concerns for water quality from water run-off or soil being thrown into streams by vehicles. Multiple routes that lead to the same destination increase road densities, impacting vegetation and wildlife. Forest visitors and travelers are invited to obtain travel maps for free at all Fishlake National Forest offices in Richfield, Loa, Fillmore and Beaver.
Saturday storms damage Hurricane facilities
Published on June 14, 2010 at 10:23AM
(HURRICANE) – Strong winds damaged the roof of a Hurricane City building Saturday afternoon and two homes suffered water damage during severe thunderstorms. Hurricane Police Chief Lynn Excell said high winds damaged the street department shop building. He said a power substation office building also had damage. Both buildings are located on 600 North. Excell said that water also damaged two homes but no injuries were reported. Hail as big as a half-inch in diameter fell during the storm.
Fishlake seeks public input on projects
Published on June 14, 2010 at 09:46AM
(RICHFIELD) – Fishlake National Forest officials are seeking public input on proposed projects for improvements on the forest. Public Affairs Specialist John Zapell says funds are available through the Payments-to-Counties program earmarked for special projects. Zapell said the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 reauthorizes funds to go towards the improvements throughout the Fishlake National Forest. The public is invited to submit project proposals by Sept. 1, 2010.
LDS Church dedicates 133rd temple
Published on June 14, 2010 at 07:36AM
(CEBU CITY, PHILLIPPINES) – LDS Church officials dedicated their newest temple over the weekend. Pres. Thomas S. Monson dedicated the Cebu City, Phillippines temple on Saturday. Monson called the Church’s 133rd temple “a beacon on a hill” and thanked the Fillipino people for the sacrafices they made during World War II. LDS missionary work in the Phillippines started in 1961 and three of the country’s earliest missionaries attended Sunday’s dedication. The new temple will serve about 200,000 Church members living in the southern part of the Phillippines.
Salina man injured at KFC
Published on June 14, 2010 at 06:59AM
(RICHFIELD) – A Salina man was taken to the hospital when another vehicle slammed into the back of him while he was stopped at a drive-up window over the weekend at KFC in Richfield. According to a UHP report, 49-year old Lorin Sanders was waiting for his order Saturday in his 2007 Chevy Colorado, when a 2006 Pontiac G6, driven by 20-year old Felicia Julander of Richfield, rearended his vehicle at about 2:15pm. Sanders was wearing his seatbelt and was transported to the Sevier Valley Medical Center in Richfield with unknown injuries. His passengers, 57-year old Sandy Timms of Manti and a teenage boy were wearing their seatbelts and were not injured. Julander was wearing her seatbelt and was not injured. A passenger in her vehicle, 20-year old Jerry Winkley of Richfield, was wearing his seatbelt and was also not injured. UHP says there was minimal damage to the two vehicles but continue to investigate the cause of the crash.