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Prep Sports Roundup: 9/3
Published on September 03, 2010 at 10:41PM
Updated on September 04, 2010 at 05:01AM
MANTI, Utah (AP)-Allen Fowles ran for 118 yards and a pair of scores on 15 carries while Jeremy Palmer, Stephen Malloy and Jansen Howe also scored for the Manti Templars in a 37-7 rout of the Maple Mountain Golden Eagles Friday in non-region football action.
PARK CITY, Utah (AP)-Blake Thorne ran for a late 12-yard touchdown and the Park City Miners surged past the Delta Rabbits, 20-19 Friday in non-region football action. Colin Christensen and Hadley Myers each had short touchdown runs for Delta while Jace Abbott made a pair of field goals for the Rabbits in the loss.
FILLMORE, Utah (AP)-Francisco Alcala had touchdown runs of 57 and 8 yards while Jesse Rhodes ran for a touchdown and passed for another as the Millard Eagles downed the Grantsville Cowboys, 27-14 in non-region football action Friday.
RICHFIELD, Utah (AP)-Tyler Sorensen had three touchdowns and Tyler Giddings added two more as the Richfield Wildcats waxed the American Leadership Eagles, 43-19 Friday in non-region football action.
BEAVER, Utah (AP)-Slade Edwards ran for 139 yards and a pair of scores while Lyndon Bradshaw amassed both rushing and receiving touchdowns as the Beaver Beavers decimated the Milford Tigers, 68-0 Friday in non-region football action.
ST. GEORGE, Utah (AP)-Chase Webster tossed for 179 yards and three touchdowns and Mike Needham ran for 105 yards and another score as the Deseret Hills Thunder stormed past the North Sanpete Hawks, 28-0 in non-region football action Friday.
SALINA, Utah (AP)-Kyson McBride rushed for a touchdown, caught a scoring pass and returned an interception for another score as the Kanab Cowboys bludgeoned the North Sevier Wolves, 41-19 Friday in non-region football action. Cody Barber and Josh Child also scored for the Cowboys while Brandon Hales and Michael Hales each had touchdowns in the loss for the Wolves.
COALVILLE, Utah (AP)-Keegan McQueen and Nathan Rees each ran for two touchdowns and the North Summit Braves hammered the South Sevier Rams, 36-8 Friday in non-region football action. Joey Leavitt had a 1-yard run in defeat for South Sevier.
NEPHI, Utah (AP)-Brock Orme passed for a touchdown and ran for another as the Juab Wasps bested the Union Cougars, 34-21 in non-region football action Friday.
EPHRAIM, Utah (AP)-Ali Rosequist amassed a hat trick and Heidi Richardson earned the shutout as the Manti Lady Templars stonewalled the Virgin Valley (Nev.) Lady Bulldogs, 3-0 Friday in non-region girls soccer action.
MILFORD, Utah (AP)-Kalani Norris posted 18 kills and eight aces as the Panguitch Lady Bobcats stymied the Milford Lady Tigers, 3-0 in Region 20 girls volleyball action Friday.
SSD teachers honored at Institute
Published on September 03, 2010 at 03:59PM
(RICHFIELD) – Four teachers in the Sevier School District were recognized at the Opening Institute for earning higher degrees. Three teachers that were honored at the Institute on Aug. 24 for receiving their Master’s Degrees included, Special Education teacher, Ammon Trimble from North Sevier High School, Richfield High science teacher, Nathan Blackner and Kristen Utley, Special Ed teacher at Richfield High and Red Hills Middle Schools. Trimble earned his Master’s at SUU, Blackner from the University of Maryland and Utley from the University of Utah, with an emphasis in Severe and Profound Special Education. North Sevier High School math teacher Renae Seegmiller was also recognized for earning a Doctorate Degree from the University of Montana in curriculum and instruction with an emphasis in math education. All teachers received a certificate of recognition, a carry bag and applause and praise from their peers. Sevier School District Superintendent Myron Mickelson and board members John Johnson and Clint Johnson made the presentations.
Delays expected on Utah roads during holiday
Published on September 03, 2010 at 11:48AM
(SP. FORK) – Travel during the Labor Day weekend could result in several delays along Utah’s highways with the increase in construction projects along I-70, I-15 and U.S. 89. UDOT Public Information Manager Scott Thompson said the 24-mile stretch of I-15 construction from Spanish Fork to Lehi could result in many delays. UDOT will close I-15 on the nights of Sept. 8-9 for a beam replacement on the 2700 North Bridge in Spanish Fork and in Lehi in construction zones. Motorists traveling in those areas over the weekend are asked to be prepared to slow down and expect delays.
300 North road construction nearing end
Published on September 03, 2010 at 10:48AM
(RICHFIELD) – The 300 North road construction project in Richfield continues to move forward to completion. Jones and DeMille Engineering representative Carson DeMille, says several parts of the project are nearing completion. DeMille said the project was held up for about two weeks due to crews removing phone and power lines and severe rains that drenched the work area last week. He said the project should be complete by the end of the month. Crews are asking motorists and pedestrians to be careful in work zones and avoid the area as much as possible.
SUU Athletics Receives Its Own Sports Show
Published on September 03, 2010 at 10:30AM
Updated on September 03, 2010 at 04:35PM
(ST. GEORGE)-A joint initiative between the Southern Utah University athletic department, student television station SUTV-Channel 9 and KCSG-TV in St. George will begin airing the “T-Bird Zone,” this Friday evening at 9:30 p.m.
The show, which will air throughout the region on KCSG, will feature interviews with SUU coaches and athletes and updates and highlight packages of previous or upcoming games.
SUU athletic director Ken Beazer said the show will feature athletes and coaches from all of the university’s athletic programs while KCSG will also begin airing Thunderbird football and basketball games on a regular basis, beginning with the football team’s first home game, Saturday September 11, against the San Diego Toreros.
The Thunderbirds’ football season begins this Saturday, September 4, at Laramie, Wyo. against the Wyoming Cowboys.
Attorneys Say Utah Can't Block $101 Million in School Aid
Published on September 03, 2010 at 10:19AM
(SALT LAKE CITY)-The chances of the state of Utah going to court to try to refuse $101 million in federal education money have apparently been dashed as the result of a dismissive legal opinion from the Attorney General’s Office Thursday.
Assistant Attorney General, Jerrold Jensen, said in his opinion that the chance of the courts finding the law unconstitutional is as “close to zero” as one can get.
This view was reinforced by a similar opinion from the Legislature’s general counsel that also said the prospects for succeeding are unlikely.
The Education Jobs Fund of 2010 allocates $10 billion to states in an effort to keep recession-stricken schools from laying off teachers.
If states refuse this money, the law allows the U.S. Department of Education to send it directly to school districts.
Utah stands to get $101 million, which could prevent the loss of some 1,600 education jobs according to state officials.
The White House has estimated it would save 1,800 jobs.
If lawmakers were to pass a bill refusing the money or blocking districts from spending it, the federal preemption of state laws would require it to be released.
UofU To Start Scholarship Fund in Honor of Slain Intern
Published on September 03, 2010 at 10:12AM
(WASHINGTON)-The Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah has set up a scholarship fund named after an intern in the program who apparently fell to his death from his apartment building in Washington D.C. last weekend.
Kirk Jowers, the head of the institute, and his wife, Kristen, have vowed to match donations up to $25,000 for the scholarship fund that will benefit students interning in the nation’s capital.
Last week, 23-year-old Eric Wright, the son of KSL-Radio news personality, Doug Wright, was found unconscious and later pronounced dead after what Jowers called an “accidental fall” off of a 7-story building in the northwest sector of the city.
Wright had just started an internship in the congressional office of representative Rob Bishop of Utah.
Homicide detectives with the Washington Metropolitan Police Department are investigating Wright’s death, although a police commander wrote on a neighborhood police group e-mail that no foul play was suspected.
U.S. 89 To Temporarily Close Today
Published on September 03, 2010 at 09:51AM
Updated on September 03, 2010 at 04:03PM
(ORDERVILLE)-U.S. Highway 89 will be closed in the Orderville area this afternoon for the funeral of slain Kane County Sheriff’s deputy Brian Harris.
Authorities will close the highway from 1:30-3:30 p.m. while motorists are advised to seek alternate routes during those hours.
For instance, those who need to go to St. George and are south of Orderville can take S.R. 9 through Zion National Park, or Arizona S.R. 389 out of Fredonia, Ariz., which becomes S.R. 59 en route to Hurricane.
Those who need to go to Cedar City can take S.R. 14 north of Orderville at Long Valley Junction, or S.R. 20 north of Panguitch which connects with Interstate 15 near Parowan.
Governor Herbert Vows To Help Indian Country
Published on September 03, 2010 at 09:42AM
(OGDEN)-Utah Governor, Gary Herbert, told leaders of Utah’s Indian tribes Thursday that he’s committed to help them improve job development, education and health care.
He also plans to expand Internet access and cell phone coverage while fixing roads and bridges on remote reservation locations.
Herbert, who was attending his fifth Native American Summit, said this all equates to brothers and sisters helping each other out.
Some tribal leaders praised Herbert for what he’s already accomplished, such as Navajo vice president, Ben Shelly, who said Herbert has helped his tribe apply for and receive millions of dollars in federal funding to improve Internet access in remote areas.
Herbert said his highest priority is to improve economic development and create more jobs in the state and Indian country. He said Indian education needs to improve to help students obtain better jobs.
After a private meeting with Herbert, leaders outlined certain challenges the tribes face and some help they seek, such as the Goshutes, on the Utah-Nevada border, whose members must drive three hours to Salt Lake City for health services such as X-rays or dialysis and would like to see improved health clinic offerings.
Fredonia Murderer Headed to Arizona Court
Published on September 03, 2010 at 09:37AM
(KANAB)-A man accused of ambushing and killing a Kane County Sheriff’s Deputy will head back to his native Arizona and appear in court.
Scott Curley, a 23-year-old Fredonia, Ariz. native, waived his extradition rights Thursday in court at Kanab.
Sixth District Judge, Paul Lyman, asked him if he knew what waiving those rights meant.
Curley said he did and he will now be transferred to Coconino County (Ariz.) court in Flagstaff, Ariz.
In addition to murdering deputy Brian Harris, Curley is also charged with attempted burglary and trespassing charges in Utah, although the Kane County attorney will allow Coconino County authorities to prosecute him first.
It is unclear at this point whether or not Coconino County authorities will submit him to the death penalty.
Slain Kane County Deputy's Funeral Friday
Published on September 03, 2010 at 09:27AM
(ORDERVILLE)-Kane County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Brian Harris, who lost his life while pursuing a Fredonia, Ariz. criminal will have his funeral later Friday.
The services are slated for Friday afternoon at 12:00 p.m. at Valley High School in Orderville.
His murderer, 23-year-old Scott Curley, faces first-degree murder charges in Coconino County (Ariz.) court in Flagstaff, Ariz.
Thursday, friends and family throughout the state of Utah paid final respects to him at his viewing.
Utah Juvenile Court Judge Dies
Published on September 03, 2010 at 09:21AM
(FARMINGTON)-State court officials in Utah say 2nd District Court Juvenile Judge Kathleen M. Nelson has died as a result of injuries incurred in a fall. She was 58.
Utah State Courts spokeswoman, Nancy Volmer, said Nelson died Tuesday.
Volmer declined to prove details of the accident, citing concern for the judge’s family.
Nelson was the 2nd District’s presiding juvenile court judge and she was appointed to the bench in 1998 by then-governor Mike Leavitt in 1998.
She has been credited for developing drug court for juveniles in the district and presided over the Weber County Family Drug Court and Delinquency Court.
Juvenile court executive, Beani Martinez, says Nelson was best known for her “unwavering passion” for her job.
Firehouse Roof Collapses in Santa Clara
Published on September 03, 2010 at 09:16AM
(SANTA CLARA)-The roof over the Santa Clara Fire Department has caved in.
Washington County dispatcher Tyler Johnson says his office received a call late Thursday afternoon that the roof over the garage housing Santa Clara’s fire engines had collapsed.
He says at first authorities thought a firefighter was trapped, but he was later found outside the building.
Santa Clara manager, Wally Ritchie, says no one was injured in the accident.
He says crews have secured the building and investigators are determining what caused the accident.
California man injured on I-70 near Joseph
Published on September 03, 2010 at 07:29AM
(JOSEPH) – A California man was injured when he impacted a concrete barrier twice on I-70 Wednesday afternoon. According to a UHP report, 68-year old Howard Wray of Medesto, CA., was traveling eastbound in a 2005 Hyundai Accent, when he apparently fell asleep at the wheel and drifted off the right shoulder of the highway about 13 miles west of Joseph at about 2pm. UHP said Wray overcorrected to the left and slammed into a concrete barrier and then overcorrected to the right and hit a concrete barrier on the opposite side of the highway. His vehicle came to rest on the shoulder of the highway. He was wearing his seatbelt and was transported to the Sevier Valley Medical Center in Richfield with unknown injuries.
UDOT advises motorists on funeral route
Published on September 03, 2010 at 07:22AM
(ORDERVILLE) – The Utah Department of Transportation is advising travelers to prepare for potential delays on U.S. 89 near Orderville due to a funeral procession for a fallen sheriff’s deputy. UDOT said law enforcement will shut down the highway from about 1:30 to 3:30pm today to allow vehicles in the procession to proceed without stopping. The funeral procession is in honor of Kane County Deputy Brian Harris, who was killed while chasing a suspect in a burglary. Officials say the funeral procession will make its way northward from the funeral at Valley High School in Orderville to the Glendale Cemetery, a distance of about four miles. Due to the extended holiday weekend, high traffic volume, lower motorcade speeds and limited travel lanes, drivers should be prepared for significant delays, affecting travel to Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks.