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A Soccer Renaissance?
Published on June 23, 2010 at 11:53PM
Updated on June 24, 2010 at 06:05AM
Most of you who clamor for some semblance of sports year-round have been somewhat intrigued by the United States’ emergence out of their pool in the World Cup. For you aspiring historians out there, the red white and blue’s 1-0 win over Algeria commemorates the first time since 1930 that the Americans have won their pool at the World Cup. As we receive more information at midutahradio.com concerning the updated World Cup Bracket, we’ll post those games for you on our super duper scoreboard and schedule.
However, it must also be mentioned that I’m not really a soccer fan. Despite this issue of my personality, this is important news and the soccer players, which are often overlooked in our nation, deserve some recognition. Wherever they go from here, this World Cup has been a success. U-S-A! U-S-A!
Meanwhile, in sports I care about, the NBA Draft is tomorrow (5:00 p.m. MDT) and obviously the Utah Jazz have a great chance to snare a magnificent player at #9. Once again, I hope this individual is Georgetown center, Greg Monroe. Cole Aldrich of Kansas, who many experts have seen potentially going to the Jazz, is Greg Ostertag Jr. so I would suggest Utah not draft him.
Finally, the NFL is becoming more interesting as training camp nears. Oshiomogho Atogwe, or O.J, if you prefer, returns to the St. Louis Rams. His impressive ballhawking skills will continue to help the Rams head in the right direction. As for new signal-caller, Sam Bradford, (a classy name if ever I heard one!), he should, for all intents and purposes, be a solid quarterback for years to come. St. Louis will be winning sooner rather than later, although 2011 is the “sooner” (no pun intended, Bradford played at Oklahoma….) in this instance. Even the great Peyton Manning went 3-13 in his rookie season in 1998. From there, the Colts went 13-3 in 1999 and have been consistent winners since. Bradford is the right choice for the Rams. Thanks again for reading!
Richfield passes several resolutions at meeting
Published on June 23, 2010 at 04:09PM
(RICHFIELD) – The Richfield City Council passed and adopted the 2010-11 budget at Tuesday night’s council meeting. Councilmembers also accepted the certified tax rate for fiscal year 2010-11. Also at the meeting, City Manager Mike Langston discussed the city severance pay policy to reflect an amount of $250 per year for every year of full-time service. Councilmember Mike Turner voted to include a severance release letter and age discrimination form to be signed by the city and terminated employees for liability purposes. The council unanimously passed the resolution. The council also accepted the Waste Water Self-Assessment Report at the meeting.
Vet Memorial set to be completed by November
Published on June 23, 2010 at 04:01PM
(RICHFIELD) – The Sevier Valley Veteran’s Memorial continues to slowly progress towards completion. Project Coordinator Woody Farnsworth updated the Richfield City Council at Tuesday night’s meeting as to the timetable of when the memorial will be finished. Farnsworth said the $423,000 project has nearly $300,000 committed to the project with about $125,000 still needed from private donations to complete the memorial. The mayor and city council suggested asking vendors at the July 4th celebrations in Richfield to add a small cost to their sales to go towards the memorial. Other private donations are also being sought to help complete the project. The city council hopes the memorial will be ready for dedication by Veteran’s Day in November.
Utah Senate Confirms Tom Lee to Utah Supreme Court
Published on June 23, 2010 at 02:02PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)-The Utah Senate has unanimously confirmed a Brigham Young University law professor, Tom Lee, to fill a vacancy on the Utah Supreme Court. Lee has never served as a judge but the Senate confirmed him Wednesday. Lee replaces Justice Michael Wilkins, who is retiring and had his term expire May 15. Utah justices serve renewable 10-year terms. Lee is a former deputy assistant attorney general at the U.S. Department of Justice who has clerked for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Lee currently works part time for the Salt Lake City law firm, Howard, Phillips & Anderson practicing trademark, copyright and trade secret law. He has worked full time for Brigham Young University, where he received his undergraduate degree in economics, since 1997. Lee’s brother, Mike Lee, is the GOP nominee for U.S. Senate.
Census Estimates Show Exponential Growth in Utah Communities
Published on June 23, 2010 at 01:54PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)-Several Utah communities are showing exponential growth in the past decade, the Deseret News reports. New census estimates out Tuesday show the population of Saratoga Springs is now 13 times larger than it was in 2000 while other communities, such as Lehi and Saratoga Springs, have had comparable population explosions. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated populations for cities and towns nationwide, as of July 1, 2009, in the final annual estimates before the 2010 Census finalizes the numbers. Thus far, the Census is showing the most growth in Utah and Salt Lake County suburbs. As expected, Salt Lake City is still the largest city in Utah, while West Jordan is the second-largest and Provo is third-largest.
Monroe man injured in plane crash
Published on June 23, 2010 at 12:15PM
Updated on June 23, 2010 at 09:18PM
(RICHFIELD) – A Monroe pilot was severely injured this morning when he crashed his experimental plane at the Richfield Airport. According to Richfield Detective Trent Lloyd, 74-year old Bob James was test taxiing his plane when he took off and crashed at about 10am. Lloyd said James was ejected upon impact and first responders found him injured but conscious at the scene. Detective Lloyd said that James sustained sevier facial lacerations, a possible broken nose, broken leg and other injuries. He was transported to the Sevier Valley Medical Center in Richfield for treatment and then life-flighted to a hospital along the Wasatch Front for surgery on broken bones in his face. James is listed in stable condition.
Food Sharing Program secures funding for building
Published on June 23, 2010 at 11:05AM
(RICHFIELD) – Richfield City has awarded the low bid for the construction of the new Six-County Food Sharing building at the Richfield Industrial Park. The low bid of $387,000 was awarded to BC Building Corp. of Richfield at the city council meeting Tuesday night. Mayor Brad Ramsay said the project has been two years in the making and he’s glad to finally see it come to fruition. Project Engineer Don Naser approached the city council at Tuesday night’s meeting to discuss the project. He said several grants from different agencies were secured to fund the project, including a Community Development Block grant, Community Impact Board grants and USDA money. Construction for the project will begin as soon as funds are received and should be completed by late fall.
Project improvements approved at Richfield pool
Published on June 23, 2010 at 10:44AM
(RICHFIELD) – Heating, air conditioning and lighting projects at the Richfield swimming pool have been approved by the City Council. During Tuesday night’s council meeting, Pool Manager Marilyn Skinner presented to the council an update on improvements to the pool, including the installation of the new boiler unit during the first week of August. Skinner also told the council that a bid submitted by Blake Electric of Richfield for a 90% efficient heating and air conditioning unit was the most favorable. The bid amount is $5,865. Also, bids for a double-sensor lighting system at the pool by Central Electric and 4-D Electric, both of Richfield, were presented. Central Electric bid $800 for lighting parts and 4-D Electric bid $1,760 for installation. After discussion, the city council approved all bids submitted for the projects. All improvements for the pool should be completed this summer.
Manti Selects Miss 4th Of July
Published on June 23, 2010 at 10:26AM
(Manti) Manti’s 4th of July royalty was selected Monday night. Makayla Lindheart was crowned as Miss 4th of July, along with first attendant Heidi Richardson and second attendant Kate Murdock. Summer Pipes was selected as Miss Liberty. Manti will celebrate the 4th with a parade on Friday night July the 2nd, and all day activities at the park on Saturday the third.
Gasoline seepage affects Ferron homes
Published on June 23, 2010 at 08:57AM
(FERRON) – Emery County authorities have discovered seepage from a gasoline line is flowing into the ground in Ferron. Castle Valley Special Service District Manager Jacob Sharp says the problem was discovered when residents complained of the smell of gasoline in the floor drains of their homes. Officials said the odor persisted for about a week until the agency that maintains the city water and sewer systems dug up a sewer line near a gas station in town. Sharp said the service district contacted the Department of Environmental Quality, who collected soil samples from several locations. Eileen Brennan of the DEQ said she thinks the agency has pinpointed the source of the leak at a couple of above-ground storage tank gas stations in Ferron that may be leaking. She said the source is most likely a pipe carrying gasoline from the tank to the gas pump. Service to the pipeline has been shut off for more than a week with a temporary service line set up to a home affected.
Local scout gains approval on archery range
Published on June 23, 2010 at 07:37AM
(RICHFIELD) – The Richfield City Council has approved its first ever archery range as part of a local boy scout’s Eagle Project. Scout Nathan Woolsey of Richfield presented the council with an outlay of the archery range, to be located on city property in the hills west of the city. He also produced 80 signatures in support of the project. Woolsey said he would gain the help of the Utah Bowman’s Association to set up the range and users would be required to maintain the targets and surrounding area. Mayor Brad Ramsay commented that the city has no funds to maintain the project and the area would need to be managed or the city would have to reclaim the project area. Councilmember Mike Turner made a motion to approve the project with a review of the area every two years for proper signage and maintenance. The Council unanimously approved the project.
Richfield Airport Expansion gets update
Published on June 23, 2010 at 07:28AM
(RICHFIELD) – The Richfield Airport Expansion Project continues to move forward in its first phase of construction. At the city council meeting Tuesday night, Mel Leseberg, Project Manager with Creamer and Noble Engineers, presented the council with the latest developments. Leseberg said 60% of the design of the airport will be completed by the end of July with appraisals on 12 properties surrounding the airport to be completed by the end of June. He said only one property owner will be affected by the airport expansion by having a home too close to an access road. Leseberg commented that bids should be ready to be sent out by mid-August.