Practice News Story: #11 Accident

USU Field Trip Turns Fatal
Posted: 6:05 p.m. MST, April 19, 2007

Logan, Utah -A fatal rollover accident occurred on Interstate 84 west of Tremonton, leaving six students and one professor from Utah State University dead on the scene around 4 p.m. on April 19. All of the students were in the College of Agriculture.

The Eleven members of the school were heading back to Tremonton after they had spent the day at Greenline Implements on a field trip for Ag week at USU. Kyle Holden, who is a manager at Greenline Implements was traveling with the group in a separate vehicle when the accident occurred. He said Evan Parker the instructor was driving the 15-passenger van when the driver’s side rear tire blew which caused the vehicle to veer off the side of the road and roll. It rolled four or five times, approximately 100 feet from the road before coming to rest on a rocky outcropping near the edge of a ravine. The occupants were thrown from the vehicle as it rolled. Holden said “I saw the bodies flying above the dust and I knew then that it was a serious situation.”

Lt. Ed Michaud, the first highway patrol to arrive at the scene new it was big when he saw that there were bodies all over the ground. He said, “In my 15 years in the force this is by far the worst accident I’ve ever seen and probably will be the worst in my career.” He also said that the initial investigation indicates that none of the passengers were wearing seat belts; “In my experience I’ve never seen people thrown out the way they were thrown out without wearing seatbelts.” This accident is said to have occurred because of a mechanical malfunction and high velocity. Michaud said, “To do this kind of damage I’d estimate the van was traveling at 95 mph.” However after speaking with Kyle Holden, who was the only witness to the accident, he said that his cruise control was set at 80 mph and he was passing them when their tire blew.

Lt. Ed Michaud confirmed that at least seven were dead at the scene and four others were taken to neighboring hospitals. The names of the men that have been confirmed dead are Evan Parker, Ryan McEntire, Bradley Wilcox, and Justin Gunnel. Stan Albrecht, president of Utah State University, said that Jared Nelson and Robert Peterson are at Ogden Regional Medical Center and McKay Dee Hospital. Nelson and Peterson are most likely expected to survive. Some names have not yet been released because the families haven’t been contacted.

Noel Cockett, Dean of College of Agriculture at USU said that most of the students in the accident were sophomores. She said that this was one of the best group of students that they have had in years. She spoke very highly of them when she said, “They were the best in what they do, and all around … it’s a great loss.” She also spoke of the driver, Evan Parker. She said, “He’s a great loss to the department, college, and university.” He was an established instructor who had been with USU for 15 years. Cockett said, “This is a horrible tragedy for our university, it hurts on a personal level as well as a professional level.”

Albrecht said, “This is a great loss for our university, we are going to be hurting for a long time ... we’ve got along road ahead of us but we’re equipped and we can work through this.”

Practice News Story: News Release

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Practice News Story: Investigative 2

Bill and Ted’s Hope With Their New Philanthropic Adventure
8:56 p.m. MST, March 29, 2007

Logan, UT-Last Wednesday, Microsoft CEO Bill Gates and his wife Melinda were spotted getting out of a private jet with media mogul multi millionaire Ted Turner in Africa. They were in Africa to meet with local tribal leaders to discuss a possible philanthropic merger between Bill and Melinda Gates and Ted Turner in the near future.

When later questioned, Bill Gates stated that they were discussing an arrangement to combine their resources so they could create, “the biggest project that’s been undertaken in the areas of education and health.”

Gates believes that Ted is “really good at donating money and seeing the need for causes,” so their plan is to have the logistics run through the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and the role for Turner will be played as the financial backer. “We feel we have strengths where he has weaknesses, and he has strengths where we have weaknesses,” said Gates.

Amalik Ok, mayor of the small African community, said that he met with Mr. and Mrs. Gates and Turner last Wednesday to discuss opportunities, mostly education type opportunities. He stated, “They want to come in and teach our people how to do things better.” It is hoped that the outside aid will help the economy, which is now growing at 5%, to improve even faster. He said “we know there’s a lot of opportunity out there and a lot of good people that want to help.” He believes that this is a great idea and is very happy about the possibility.

Bill said that he and Melinda go to Africa regularly for their foundation. Their goals are to raise education in the world and erraticate disease in the world.According to mayor Ok, no specific deadlines were discussed, but their hoping to start the program within the next year.

Practice News Story: Investigative

Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure
March 29, 2007

Africa—Last Wednesday, Microsoft founder Bill Gates and his wife Melinda were spotted getting out of a private jet together with multi millionaire Ted Turner in Africa. They were in Africa to meet with a local mayor Malik Ok.

Mayor Malik OK said that he met with Mr. and Mrs. Gates and Turner last Wednesday to discuss opportunities, mostly education type opportunities. He said, “they want to come in and teach our people how to do things better.” He also believed that this was a great idea.

Bill said that he and Melinda go to Africa regularly for their foundation. Their goals are to raise education in the world and erratic ate disease in the world.

According to mayor Ok, Deadlines were not discussed but their looking to start within the next year.

Practice News Story: Sports

Utah Jazz Heat It Up
Posted March 23, 2007 8:56 p.m. PT

LOS ANGELES, Calif.-- Is the Jazz back on track with two wins in a row after a four game loosing streak? With tonight’s road victory against the Los Angles Clippers at the Staples Center 106-99 it seems as though they’ve got their fire back. This is their second win following their victory against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night 104-100. Two back to back three pointers made this Jazz victory a success in the final minutes.

This was a close game up to end. With only two minutes left on the clock, the game was tied at 97. C.J. Miles set a screen for Mehmet Okur, Paul Milsap dishing it to Okur. Okur then sunk a huge three to give the Jazz the lead 100-97. The following possession Derek Fisher drove the ball down the court and topped it off with another three pointer that won the game, giving the Jazz a six point lead against the Clippers. “I love feeling like I can do something to add some energy to the fire.” said Derek Fisher after the win.

This is the first road win the Utah Jazz have had since their win against the New Orleans Hornets on March 4. Head coach Jerry Sloan said, “We've had some trouble on the road, so it feels good to get a road victory.”

Sports Illustrated Analyst, Marty Burns, believes the Jazz are prepared for the playoffs. “This game solidifies what I’ve said about Sloan all along... he's coach of the year…he can get his team together ... they were behind at first but whatever Sloan said at half time they were able to come back in with energy.” Jerry Sloan is now entering his 19th season as head coach for the Utah Jazz which is the longest tenured coach with one franchise in major professional sports.

Practice News Story: Business

Posted: 9:58a.m. MT

Palo Alto, Calif.- Early this morning Time Warner Inc. (TWX) was unexpectedly surprised when Google Inc. (GOOG) made a hostile takeover bid of $50 billion in cash and stocks involving the purchasing of TWX.

Dr. Eric Schmidt, CEO of GOOG believes it would be perfect to merge the two companies together by bringing the best products and customers together. He also stated “we pay a good price for a good company.” He hopes that by offering an overestimate that it will “sweeten the deal.”

TWX CEO Richard D. Parson’s was very shocked when he was offered the bid. He said “it’s interesting. the timing is interesting.” When he was asked how he feels about joining both companies he says "we're in a time of converting all media now."

At this time TWX hasn't made a decision but GOOG gas given them 30 days to decide.

Practice News Story: Speech

Posted 6:00pm EST

Lincoln Dedicates Soldier’s National Cemetery

Gettysburg, PA Nov 19--President Abraham Lincoln gave a speech yesterday evening to a crowd of over 15,000 to address the dedication of the Soldier’s National Cemetery in Gettysburg Pennsylvania. The cemetery is the battlegrounds where over 500 soldiers were killed during the Battle of Gettysburg.

As part of his speech President Lincoln said “ now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation, so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure. We are met on a great battlefield of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting-place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this.” He also stated a very moving message “but, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate—we can not consecrate—we can not hallow—this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here.

In the post interview Lincoln said “ This is an on going battle. It is our job to continue this fight. They will have not died in vain.” In closing he stated “ It is a very somber day today. I hope that we can succeed and that we can draw strength to those who have paid the ultimate price.

Practice News Story: Obituary

Carlos Ray "Chuck" Norris, American martial artist, action star, Hollywood television actor, author and humanitarian, died at the age of 66, in Hollywood, early Tuesday evening at 4:30 p.m.from a heart attack while filming an infomercial for his "Total Gym."

He was born on Mar. 10, 1940 in Ryan, Oklahoma. He finished high school and soon after in 1958 married his girlfriend, Diane Holechek. In that same year Norris joined the United States Air Force as an Air Policeman and was sent to Osan Air Base, South Korea. It was in South Korea that Norris acquired the nickname "Chuck" and began his training in Tang Soo Do (tangsudo). He won several black belts in that art, as well as Taekwondo, and Shito ryu Karate, and a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In 1968, Chuck fought and won the World Professional

MiddleWeight Karate championships by defeating the World's Top Fighters. He held that title until 1974 when he retired undefeated.
In 1968, he was inducted into the Black Belt Hall of Fame as Fighter of the Year. In 1975, he was inducted as Instructor of the Year and in 1977 he received the honor of Man of the Year. In 1997 he made history when he was the first man ever in the Western hemisphere to be awarded an 8th Degree Black Belt Grand Master in Tae Kwon Do which was a first in 4,500 years of tradition. On July 1, 2000 he was presented the Golden Lifetime Achievement Award by the World Karate Union Hall of Fame.

His first starring role was 1977's Breaker! Breaker!, and later starred in films such as The Octagon (1980), An Eye for an Eye (1981), and Lone Wolf McQuade. In 1984, he starred in Missing in Action, the first of a series of POW rescue fantasies. In 1993, he began shooting the series Walker, Texas Ranger, which lasted eight years on CBS.
He was the founder of the Chun Kuk Do ("Universal Way") form and the education associations United Fighting Arts Federation and with the help of President George Bush, Chuck implemented his "KickStart" program, helping youngsters resist drug-related peer pressures through martial arts training teaching the martial arts to children in middle schools and high schools.

He is survived by his ex-wife Diane Holechek, sons Mike and Eric and daughter Dina, wife Gena O’Kelley, son Dakota and daughter Danilee. He is also survived by his late father Ray Norris, mother Wilma Norris, and brothers Wieland and Aaron Norris.
Funeral services are yet to be announced.

Practice News Story: Obituary

Carlos Ray "Chuck" Norris, American martial artist, action star, Hollywood television actor, author and humanitarian, died at the age of 66, in Hollywood, early Tuesday evening at 4:30 p.m.from a heart attack while filming an infomercial for his "Total Gym."

He was born on Mar. 10, 1940 in Ryan, Oklahoma. He finished high school and soon after in 1958 married his girlfriend, Diane Holechek. In that same year Norris joined the United States Air Force as an Air Policeman and was sent to Osan Air Base, South Korea. It was in South Korea that Norris acquired the nickname "Chuck" and began his training in Tang Soo Do (tangsudo). He won several black belts in that art, as well as Taekwondo, and Shito ryu Karate, and a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In 1968, Chuck fought and won the World Professional MiddleWeight Karate championships by defeating the World's Top Fighters. He held that title until 1974 when he retired undefeated.

In 1968, he was inducted into the Black Belt Hall of Fame as Fighter of the Year. In 1975, he was inducted as Instructor of the Year and in 1977 he received the honor of Man of the Year. In 1997 he made history when he was the first man ever in the Western hemisphere to be awarded an 8th Degree Black Belt Grand Master in Tae Kwon Do which was a first in 4,500 years of tradition. On July 1, 2000 he was presented the Golden Lifetime Achievement Award by the World Karate Union Hall of Fame.

His first starring role was 1977's Breaker! Breaker!, and later starred in films such as The Octagon (1980), An Eye for an Eye (1981), and Lone Wolf McQuade. In 1984, he starred in Missing in Action, the first of a series of Pow rescue fantasies. In 1993, he began shooting the series Walker, Texas Ranger, which lasted eight years on CBS.
He was the founder of the Chun Kuk Do ("Universal Way") and the education associations United Fighting Arts Federation and with the help of President George Bush, Chuck implemented his "KickStart" program, helping youngsters resist drug-related peer pressures through martial arts training teaching the martial arts to children in middle schools and high schools.

He is survived by his ex-wife Diane Holechek, sons Mike and Eric and daughter Dina, wife Gena O’Kelley, son Dakota and daughter Danilee. He is also survived by his late father Ray Norris, mother Wilma Norris, and brothers Wieland and Aaron Norris.

Funeral services are yet to be announced.

Practice News Story: Obituary

Carlos Ray “Chuck” Norris, American martial artist, action star, Hollywood television actor, writer and humanitarian, died at the age of 66, in Hollywood, early Tuesday evening at 4:30 p.m.from a heart attack while filming an infomercial for his “Total Gym.”

He was born on Mar. 10, 1940 in Ryan, Oklahoma. He finished high school and soon after in 1958 married his girlfriend, Diane Holechek. In that same year Norris joined the United States Air Force as an Air Policeman and was sent to Osan Air Base, South Korea. It was in South Korea that Norris acquired the nickname “Chuck” and began his training in Tang Soo Do (tangsudo). He won several black belts in that art, as well as Taekwondo, and Shito ryu Karate, and a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In 1968, Chuck fought and won the World Professional MiddleWeight Karate championships by defeating the World's Top Fighters. He held that title until 1974 when he retired undefeated.

In 1968, he was inducted into the Black Belt Hall of Fame as Fighter of the Year. In 1975, he was inducted as Instructor of the Year and in 1977 he received the honor of Man of the Year. In 1997 he made history when he was the first man ever in the Western hemisphere to be awarded an 8th Degree Black Belt Grand Master in Tae Kwon Do which was a first in 4,500 years of tradition. On July 1, 2000 he was presented the Golden Lifetime Achievement Award by the World Karate Union Hall of Fame.

His first starring role was 1977's Breaker! Breaker!, and later starred in films such as The Octagon (1980), An Eye for an Eye (1981), and Lone Wolf McQuade. In 1984, he starred in Missing in Action, the first of a series of POW rescue fantasies. In 1993, he began shooting the series Walker, Texas Ranger, which lasted eight years on CBS.

He was the founder of the Chun Kuk Do ("Universal Way") form and the education associations United Fighting Arts Federation and with the help of President George Bush, Chuck implemented his "KickStart" program, helping youngsters resist drug-related peer pressures through martial arts training teaching the martial arts to children in middle schools and high schools.

He is survived by his ex-wife Diane Holechek, sons Mike and Eric and daughter Dina, wife Gena O’Kelley and son Dakota and daughter Danilee. He is also survived by brothers Wieland and Aaron.

Funeral services are yet to be announced.

Practice News Story: Obituary

Carlos Ray “Chuck” Norris, American martial artist, action star, Hollywood television actor, writer and humanitarian, died at the age of 66, in Hollywood, early Tuesday evening at 4:30 p.m.from a heart attack while filming an infomercial for his “Total Gym.”

He was born on Mar. 10, 1940 in Ryan, Oklahoma. He finished high school and soon after in 1958 married his girlfriend, Diane Holechek. In that same year Norris joined the United States Air Force as an Air Policeman and was sent to Osan Air Base, South Korea. It was in South Korea that Norris acquired the nickname “Chuck” and began his training in Tang Soo Do (tangsudo). He won several black belts in that art, as well as Taekwondo, and Shito ryu Karate, and a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In 1968, Chuck fought and won the World Professional MiddleWeight Karate championships by defeating the World's Top Fighters. He held that title until 1974 when he retired undefeated.

In 1968, he was inducted into the Black Belt Hall of Fame as Fighter of the Year. In 1975, he was inducted as Instructor of the Year and in 1977 he received the honor of Man of the Year. In 1997 he made history when he was the first man ever in the Western hemisphere to be awarded an 8th Degree Black Belt Grand Master in Tae Kwon Do which was a first in 4,500 years of tradition. On July 1, 2000 he was presented the Golden Lifetime Achievement Award by the World Karate Union Hall of Fame.

His first starring role was 1977's Breaker! Breaker!, and later starred in films such as The Octagon (1980), An Eye for an Eye (1981), and Lone Wolf McQuade. In 1984, he starred in Missing in Action, the first of a series of POW rescue fantasies. In 1993, he began shooting the series Walker, Texas Ranger, which lasted eight years on CBS.

He was the founder of the Chun Kuk Do ("Universal Way") form and the education associations United Fighting Arts Federation and with help of President George Bush, Chuck implemented his "KickStart" program, helping youngsters resist drug-related peer pressures through martial arts training teaching the martial arts to children in middle schools and high schools.

He is survived by his ex-wife Diane Holechek, sons Mike and Eric and daughter Dina, wife Gena O’Kelley and son Dakota and daughter Danilee. He is also survived by brothers Wieland and Aaron.

Funeral services are yet to be announced.

Practice News Story: Crime

Early in the morning on Jan. 30, sometime between 11:00pm- 2:00am a burglary took place at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Logan UT on 16th east 900 north.

Sheriff Deputy, Jeoffrey Hasty said the thieves entered through a window of a bishop’s office. The thieves stole two computer processing units and destroyed two monitor screens. At this time officers don’t have any specific suspects but Hasty did say that the thieves were “not experienced criminals, looks like juveniles.”

Evelyn Breathwaite who lives right across the street from the church was awakened around 1:45am from what she said sounded like breaking glass, but she thought she was just dreaming.

The manager of the building, Robert Knotz, was the first to see the damage. He was doing his daily run through the church around 6:00am when he noticed the two monitors broken in the entryway. He then called the police and waited. Knotz said “it is uncommon that the doors are unlocked and the window’s unlocked.”

Bishop Lawrence Shirk arrived on the scene around 7:00am and said “it could have been a lot worse” “I’m glad no one got hurt.”

Practice News Story: Fire #2

Early yesterday afternoon a restaurant was badly damaged from a burning fire that got out of control causing a family to be rescued out of a window from their burning apartment building.

Deputy Fire Chief Greg Chamberlain stated that around 2 p.m. a fire broke out at Pedro’s Mexican Restaurant on Washington and 21st in Ogden. Pedro Sanchez the manager had been in the kitchen cooking when a grease fire broke out in flames. Sanchez tried stopping the flames by using a fire extinguisher causing minor burns to his hands, but it wasn’t ending the extreme blaze.

Michael Freeman, who ate at Pedro’s frequently, was the only customer at the restaurant when the fire started. He said he heard Pedro screaming and saw an abnormal amount of smoke coming from the kitchen. He then immediately ran out of the restaurant and called 911.

After Sanchez and Freeman were both safe outside they suddenly realized the two apartments that lie above the restaurant were beginning to catch on fire. In one of the two apartments lived Pedro’s brother Miguel Sanchez and his two daughters ages two and four. Pedro recognized his family needed assistance getting out of the burning apartment so he quickly helped them escape through a window.

The two little girls were taken to the hospital for smoke restoration. Luckily there were no fatalities only minor injuries.

Unfortunately the fire did cause damage to the three story building, especially the restaurant. However, Rachel Calhoun owner for the past ten years did have insurance on the building so it should be up and running over a period of time. Sanchez looks forward to returning to his restaurant. “I really love having a restaurant,” he said, “It’s my life. We’ll come back.”

Practice News Story: Fire

Ogden Fire

A father and two daughters were rescued out of a window from a burning building when their apartment started on fire. Below the apartment Pedro’s Mexican Restaurant had caught on fire yesterday afternoon around 2:00pm on Wash Blvd, which spread to the two apartments above. It is reported that the fire was caused by hot grease in the kitchen.

The Manager Pedro Sanchez and one client were the only ones in the restaurant at the time and made it out with minor injuries. The two little girls ages two and four were taken to the hospital for smoke restoration. Luckily there were no fatalities only minor injuries. The owner Rachel Calhoun did have insurance on the building so it should be up and running over a period of time.

Practice News Story Accident

Practice News Story Accident

A fatal rollover occurred on Interstate 84 west of Tremonton, leaving six students and one professor from Utah State University dead on the scene around 4 p.m. yesterday afternoon January 16. There were a total of eleven members of the school heading home from a field trip when a back tire blew causing the van to roll at high speeds. There were only three survivors in this tragic accident.

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