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Published on June 29, 2010 at 11:32PM
I resume my anthology with a shoutout to the South Carolina Gamecocks’ baseball team. The Gamecocks, by virtue of Whit Merrifield’s RBI in the bottom of the 11th Inning won their first national championship in baseball over the erstwhile UCLA Bruins, 2-1. Merrifield’s game-winning hit was not only dramatic (in fact it was the impetus of me coining the term “Odramaha), it also ushered in the end of the Rosneblatt Stadium era. This stadium, near Interstate 80 in Omaha, Neb., has been the home of the College World Series for 60 years and in this year, rife with upsets and magnificence, this illustrious edifice couldn’t have had a greater closing chapter. Michael Roth also did an outstanding job suppressing the Bruins’ bats on the mound for South Carolina, while Matt Price earned the save with solid pitching down the stretch. The Bruins also had a marvelous season, but this proved to be the year of the Gamecock in collegiate baseball. Legendary South Carolina football coach, Steve Spurrier, was also on hand to celebrate the Gamecocks’ historic win. As for Rosenblatt Stadium, it’s been a great run, but in this world everything fades and decays eventually.
Meanwhile, you know about as much as LeBron James’ future plans as I do. He could just as easily play for my beloved Dallas Mavericks as he could the Chicago Bulls, Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers or even the Los Angeles Clippers. However, something tells me the New York Knickerbockers (bless their mediocre orange and blue hearts) will be disappointed come Canada Day, when NBA free agency commences as their efforts to lure James are expected to be frustrated, many analysts have reported. This much I can tell you: if you want great insight on the ways James may lean, read Ken Berger on cbssports.com. He’s the impetus of my knowledge on the matter, so he can be yours as well. Thanks for reading and congrats Gamecocks!
Holladay teen dies at LDS Church camp
Published on June 29, 2010 at 04:08PM
Updated on June 30, 2010 at 08:03PM
(HEBER) – A 17-year old Holladay girl died at an LDS Church camp on Monday. According to her LDS Bishop, Scott Wilmarth, Sophie Barton was hiking with other girls and her mother at the LDS Church Heber Valley Camp, when she felt dizzy and eventually collapsed at about 4pm. Emergency crews responded to the scene and took Barton by ambulance to the Heber Valley Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead at about 7pm. Wasatch County Sheriff Chief Deputy Jared Rigby said that Barton was conscious when she left camp but stopped breathing at the hospital and died. A medical examiner has yet to determine the exact cause of death but officials believe it could be from heat exhaustion. Barton was a member of the Holladay 25th Ward. The rest of the girls at the camp cut their trip short and returned home Monday night. Grief counselors organized a session today and a fireside was scheduled for tonight to help ward members.
USPS announces passport price hike
Published on June 29, 2010 at 03:22PM
(RICHFIELD) – The U.S. Postal Service is notifying the public that the cost of a passport to travel abroad is going up. Postmaster Curtis Marsh of the Richfield Post Office said the price is increasing $35 on July 15th. Children under 16 will see an increase of $20. Marsh said the current price of a passport is $100, excluding passport pictures, making the total cost $135. He commented that if you’re planning to travel abroad before July 15th, you can beat the price increase by getting your passport now. Passports are accepted at the USPS in Richfield.
Richfield asks residents to conserve water
Published on June 29, 2010 at 03:15PM
(RICHFIELD) – Richfield City officials are asking residents to conserve water for the rest of this week due to problems of electrical issues with the large water well. City Manager Mike Langston said the city is struggling to keep up with the current demand for water and if residents can cut back on water use until Friday, the city will be able to keep the water tank as full as possible. If residents have questions, call the city office.
Shurtleff Proposes Utah-Specific Guest Worker Program
Published on June 29, 2010 at 02:24PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)-Utah’s attorney general has an alternative to Arizona’s immigration law, a Utah-specific guest worker program. Under this plan, the state of Utah would sign a memorandum of understanding with Mexican state, Nuevo Leon. This state would test workers, group them according to skills and legally send them to Utah. Shurtleff believes in this because he thinks simply saying “no” to illegal immigration isn’t getting the job done. Representative Stephen Sandstrom of Orem said he plans to craft a bill in Utah similar to Arizona’s immigration law, which allows officers to check for immigration status based on “reasonable suspicion.” Sandstrom has suggested raising the standard for officers to “probable cause” as one way to help mitigate concerns. Shurtleff said he’s talked to Governor Herbert, lawmakers, lawyers, business leaders and Mexican officials about his idea.
Governor Herbert Nominates 2 To Judicial Posts
Published on June 29, 2010 at 02:20PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)-Utah Governor Gary Herbert has made his nominations for two judicial vacancies. Herbert nominated Katherine Bernards-Goodman to serve as a judge in the 3rd District Court and Clark McClellan in the 8th District Court. Bernards-Goodman, an assistant division chief for the Salt Lake County district attorney’s office, where she supervises 15 attorneys and prosecutes drug and homicide cases. McClellan is the city prosecutor for Vernal and Roosevelt and has also served as counsel for various governmental entities, such as the Uintah School District. These nominations are subject to confirmation by the Utah Senate.
Iron County plans hearing on solar power
Published on June 29, 2010 at 12:30PM
(PAROWAN) – The Iron County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing this Thursday concerning a Conditional Use Permit on photovoltaic solar power and transmission lines. The hearing will be held at 5:30pm Thursday in the Conference Room of the Festival Hall at 90 North Main in Cedar City. The public is invited to attend and offer comments.
Telephone fraud escalates in Sevier County
Published on June 29, 2010 at 11:02AM
(RICHFIELD) – The Sevier County Sheriff’s Office is warning people concerning telephone fraud. Public Information Officer Nate Curtis says the department has been getting calls from people complaining that they’re getting phone calls indicating that they’ve won a cruise and need to send money. Victims say the caller says he represents “Winner International” and the winner needs to have $2,000 shipped to him to get the prize cleared through customs. Curtis says such calls are generally a scam and potential victims need to hang up and notify the sheriff’s office.
Sevier deputies impound abandoned vehicle
Published on June 29, 2010 at 10:53AM
(SALINA) – Sevier County deputies responded to a dispatch call of a truck rollover north of Salina Monday night but found no one at the scene when they arrived at about 7pm. According to a sheriff’s report, the full size Ford Bronco had rolled on the Willow Creek Road about four miles west of Salina on SR-89. Deputies said the truck appeared to have lost control and fishtailed off the road and then rolled on the driver’s side. The truck is registered to Charles Armstrong of Salina but belongs to Jason Anderson of Salina with the same address as Armstrong’s. While deputies were at the scene, Johnson’s Towing of Salina arrived to tow the truck away and told deputies the truck and broken down but didn’t know about the accident. The report said deputies have not been able to contact either Anderson or Armstrong about the vehicle and had the truck impounded pending notification of the owner.
Bennett sponsors bill for airport security
Published on June 29, 2010 at 08:44AM
(WASHINGTON D.C.) – Sen. Bob Bennett introduced a bill last week to strengthen airport security. Bennett wants to require all commercial airports in the United States to deploy Advanced Imaging Technology machines, as a means to beef up security. The AIT machines are also known as Body Imaging Scanners. Bennett said he’s seen the machines in operation and believes it’s a true advancement in technology to deliver safer skies and that the current magnetometers are not enough of a security measure following the 911 attack. Along with Amy Klobuchar, a Democrat from Minnesota, Bennett has introduced the Safer Air Act in Congress, to include the Body Imaging Scanners as the primary screening method at commercial airports, including the Salt Lake International Airport.
Delta residents evacuate in chlorine threat
Published on June 29, 2010 at 08:11AM
(DELTA) – Several homes were evacuated Sunday night in Delta due to a possible chlorine leak at a water treatment facility. According to the Millard County Sheriff’s Office, a maintenance employee of Hinckley Town made a 9-1-1 call of the possible leak at 300 East 4500 South in Delta at about 6:30pm. The Delta Fire Department, a HAZMAT Technician and several deputies were dispatched to the scene and evacuated four homes in the area of the leak. The sheriff’s office said fire department crews, wearing protective gear, entered the facility to turn off the chlorine system and vent any potential chlorine gas. Maintenance personnel made repairs on the system and homeowners were allowed to return to their homes.
Time Rolls On
Published on June 29, 2010 at 12:20AM
Well, this is a time of year where there isn’t much in sports going on, but we’ll do the best to fill the gap.
First of all, LeBron James manages to steal the headlines, even now. James’ desires have not yet been revealed as the King himself says he wants to be the one to determine all elements of his decision. Thus, you guess is as good as mine as to where he’ll end up. Interestingly, the Dallas Mavericks have recently expressed interest in free agent Joe Johnson( Happy Birthday to Johnson Tuesday)! Perhaps this is a smokescreen in hopes of pursuing James, we’ll see what happens. If nothing else, it should be exciting.
Finally, in the College World Series, the underrated South Carolina Gamecocks pounded UCLA, 7-1 in the first game of the CWS World Series. The Gamecocks received three RBI from Bobby Haney while the prolific South Carolina offense belted out 14 hits overall. Game 2 is Tuesday and the Bruins will be fighting for their lives.
Well, that’s all the time for now so thanks for reading!