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July Dawns; Excitement Percolates
Published on June 30, 2010 at 11:23PM
Well, the greatest NBA free agency period in the Association’s history is now underway even though the calender has not officially shifted to June in Mountain Daylight Time at this stage. It appears that Dirk Nowitizki, despite opting out of his contract with the Dallas Mavericks, is poised to sign a new deal with the team while we know that LeBron James plans to meet with the New York Knickerbockers brass. Although James is being dignified in meeting with New York general manager Donnie Walsh, the chances of James becoming a Knick are the same I have of marrying Halle Berry, in other words, not good at all. As for other free agent draft prizes, such as Chris Bosh, Dwyane Wade and Joe Johnson, nothing substantial has happened yet.
In other news, the Canadian Football League, which will be airing below the 49th parallel on NFL Network commences Thursday afternoon with its 2010 campaign and I find it a pleasant use of time to bridge the gap between the NBA Finals and the NFL season. Although the field is longer than in the U.S., teams are only allowed three downs, thus making the game more exciting and strategy more interesting. If you ever find time on a July afternoon to watch the CFL, I definitely believe it’s worth your time especially since ex-Utah-based college football players, Ben Cahoon (Brigham Young) and Anthony Calvillo (Utah State) both excel for the defending Grey Cup champions, the Montreal Alouettes. Thanks for reading and expect more on the morrow!
Southern Utah School District Holds Safety Training
Published on June 30, 2010 at 02:06PM
(ST. GEORGE)-Washington County School District teachers and staff are spending the summer vacation brushing up on school safety procedures. Student Services Director, LuAnne Forrest, says the district is holding a community emergency response training course in conjunction with St. George police. Training courses cover basic first-aid for life-threatening injuries, fire suppression, search and rescue skills and disaster preparedness. Forrest says teachers will test their skills during a Wednesday night drill. In addition to safety training, Dixie High School is installing a two-way radio communications system to connect the school directly with first responders. This system will be used instead of telephones to facilitate better and swifter communication.
Escalante teen injured after cow accident
Published on June 30, 2010 at 12:46PM
(TORREY) – An Escalante teenager was taken to the hospital after hitting a cow in the road on SR-12 late Tuesday night. According to a UHP report, 17-year old Bradi Cottam was traveling in a 2001 Chevy Cavalier in open range near Torrey, when she hit the cow at about 10pm. She was wearing her seatbelt and was transported to the Sevier Valley Medical Center in Richfield with unknown injuries. Her passenger, Elaine Cottam, also of Escalante, was wearing her seatbelt and had no injuries.
Kansas man waits for plea in I-70 attack
Published on June 30, 2010 at 10:03AM
(RICHFIELD) – A Kansas man charged with attacking a Greyhound bus driver on I-70 in March appeared for a plea before a judge in 6th District Court in Richfield on Tuesday. According to court documents, 37-year old Santos Munoz-Gonzalez of Springdale, KS., was scheduled to make a plea before Judge Wallace Lee in court Tuesday but his attorney asked for a continuance. Judge Lee granted the continuance until July 13, where Munoz-Gonzalez will appear again for a plea hearing. A UHP report said that Munoz-Gonzalez attacked the bus driver near Sevier on I-70 in March, causing the bus to crash. He then fled to the rafters of a garage in Joseph where he was found a short time later. Six passengers, including the bus driver, were taken to the hospital with minor injuries. Investigators said that Munoz-Gonzalez may have suffered a mental episode in the incident.