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Hanover - Steven R. Tomasi, RLA, ASLA, and president of A.J. Tomasi Nurseries will speak about the benefits landscaping can provide such as providing natural air conditioning and protection from wind, trapping and filtering air pollutants, screening noise and unsightly views to name just a few.

Learn how to use landscaping techniques and plantings to make your yard a healthy oasis from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, April 28, at the South Shore Vocational Technical School auditorium, 476 Webster St Backyard Landscaping. (Route 123), Hanover. The lecture is sponsored by the Greenscapes program and the North and South Rivers Watershed Association.

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Indian Valley Public Library, 100 E. Church Ave., Telford, offers ”Replanting the Garden of Eden: Biodiversity in Your Own Backyard” with Coleen Brand 7-8 p.m. today. Landscaping Contractor For information, call 215-256-9121.

A Rummage, Cookie And Soup Sale will be held 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 305 Delaware Road, Riegelsville. A $2 bag sale will be held Saturday. For information, call 610-749-2031.

The Bucks County Drug And Alcohol Commission Will hold a meeting 7 p.m. Thursday in the Warminster office, 600 Louis Drive.

Goschenhoppen Historians Will host the free presentation ” Pennsylvania German Fraktur: Art of Faith and Family” 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Redmen’s Hall, Route 29, Green Lane. For information, call 215-234-8953.

The Peak Center, 315 W. Main St., Lansdale, will host Fiddlekicks, Appalachian Clogging group 1:30 p.m. Friday. Tickets are $8. Call 215-362-7432.

Brandywine Community Library, 60 Tower Drive, Topton, Landscaping Contractor will show the movie ”August the First” at 7 p.m. Friday. For information, call, 610-682-7115.

Bucks County Community College’S UPPER BUCKS CAMPUS, One Hillendale Drive, Perkasie, will hold Run for Buck$, a 5K run and fitness walk, Saturday. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. The fitness walk begins at 8:45 a.m., kid’s fun run at 9 a.m. and the 5K race at 9:30 a.m. Fees are $18, 5K run; $10, adults, fitness walk; $5, children 2-11 fun run. Proceeds benefit the scholarship fund. Call, 215-258-7751.

A Flea Market And Craft Fair will be held 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Old Goshenhoppen Reformed United Church of Christ, 2092 Church Road, Woxall. Proceeds benefit the building fund. For information, call 610-287-9781.

Quakertown Historical Society, 21 S. Main St. will hold a craft fair and flea market 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Call 215-536-3298 or 215-536-8477.

Nockamixon State Park Is Holding A spring cleanup 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Volunteers are needed for invasive species removal and eradication, landscaping, painting, litter pick-up, roadside clean-up and trail work. Lunch, refreshments and supplies will be provided. Interested individuals and organizations should call the education center at 215-529-7307 to register.

The Mennonite Heritage Center, 565 Yoder Road, Harleysville, will hold tape loom weaving workshops Saturday. A children’s workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to noon. The fee is $5. An adult workshop will be held from 1-3 p.m. The fee is $20. To register, call 215-256-3020 or visit http://www.mhep.org .

Springfield Township Historical Society will host a free talk 2 p.m. Sunday at the Church School, 2165 Route 212, Pleasant Valley. Robert Leight of Quakertown will speak about Richard Moore, a member of the Society of Friends who sheltered escaped slaves near Quakertown.

Pastels And Limited Edition Giclees by Doylestown-based artist Janine Dunn Wade will be on display for sale through Monday at PNC Bank, 398 N. Main St.,Landscaping Contractor Doylestown. A portion of the proceeds from sales of the artwork will benefit Tabor Children’s Services in Bucks County.

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6mln Rubles will be spent on Vladivostok improvement this year. An expert on city landscaping Anna YAMKACH said it at the meeting of the headquarters on sanitary two months held in the City Administration, the correspondent of RIA PrimaMedia reports.

Including 21 million 380 thousand, Backyard Landscaping allotted on current maintenance of green plantations, 5mln - on landscaping the city center, placing of green architectural forms and taking care of them. It’s planned to spend 1,5mln Rubles on flower decoration of retaining walls, funds for their repairing are also stipulated.

“Flower decoration of Vladivostok will include some new elements this year. These are flower “mushrooms,” “stars,” decoration of blocks for flags with flowers. Usual forms, such as balls, pyramids of flowers, decoration of viaducts will be used. Relief of Vladivostok is difficult, and we try to brighten sad alternation of retaining walls and stones,” Anna YAMKACH said.

One of the problems of city landscaping,Backyard Landscaping in the opinion of Anna YAMKACH, is theft of flowers by citizens.

“We have to take extra measures for protection of green plantations. Some citizens think that flowers on flowerbeds are a source of free bouquets,” Anna YAMKACH noted.

According to Anna YAMKACH, there are experienced landscaping experts in the city, quality flower seeds have been already bought, a detailed plan of work has been worked out. But the funds allotted from the city budget are insufficient.

“Changing of climate caused, for example, appearance of droughty periods in Primorye. Lawns and flower-beds need watering in summer, but we do not have any means for organization of this work. There is also no opportunity to plant bushes on city squares, as it’s a very expensive procedure,” Anna YAMKACH said.

For comparison Anna YAMKACH gave information on organization of work on landscaping of the city in Nakhodka Backyard Landscaping.

“130mln Rubles were allotted for landscaping of Nakhodka last year, three times more than in Vladivostok. We hope that the city Duma will follow this example and increase expenses of the city budget for purposes of improvement, Anna YAMKACH added.

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A team of LDA Design and Hargreaves Associates has been selected by the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) to design the Olympic Park for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The team - dubbed  LDA Design • Hargreaves Associates - will develop detailed proposals for the open spaces in the 2.5km square Olympic Park for the Games and its future legacy.

The designers, joined by BBUK, Kinnear Landscape Architects and Sarah Price Landscapes, will now consult the public on the detailed legacy plans, in partnership with the London Development Agency, ahead of a planning application later this year.

Work to clear the site is currently underway with construction due to start in the summer.Work to create parklands and public spaces starts next year.

In 2009 work will start creating the parklands and public spaces.

Early plans for the legacy of the Olympic Park include nine character areas that ‘enhance the ecology and biodiversity of the park, and create a vibrant mix of leisure and recreational activities’.

The ODA has already shortlisted firms to manage the landscaping of the north of the Olympic Park (Fitzpatrick, Nuttall, Skanska McNicholas and Balfour Beatty) and will issue a contract to manage the landscaping in the south of the park later this year.

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2008 Field of Champions: Three recent champions of Major League Baseball return to Tucson for Cactus League Spring Training, February 27-March 27. The teams-Arizona Diamondbacks, Chicago White Sox, and Colorado Rockies-play home games every week at Tucson Electric Park (TEP) and Hi Corbett Field. One of the season’s hottest matches-between Chicago rivals, the White Sox and the Cubs-is already a sell‑out, Saturday, March 15 at TEP. Another big game, between the Diamondbacks and the Los Angeles Dodgers, takes place Friday, March 21 at TEP as the Dodgers prepare for their 2009 move to the Cactus League.

A two-nation competition is scheduled for Hi Corbett Field when the Colorado Rockies host the Mexican National All-Star team on Friday, Feb. 29 and Sunday, March 2. For more information, check the Spring Training page under Events at www.visitTucson.org; or call the ticket offices of Tucson Electric Park at (520) 434-1367 and Hi Corbett Field at (520) 327-9467.

Mariachis in the Making: Tucson is a laboratory for students of traditional Mexican music and dance. Every year, at least 900 students from across North America travel here for the La Frontera Tucson International Mariachi Conference. Budding mariachi musicians and folklorico dancers participate in the conference’s workshops and concerts, which are taught by some of the most popular performers of our time. Many of these teachers were at one time conference students themselves; now they are passing along their knowledge to future generations. The workshops are capped with public concerts featuring big-name bands. The next conference, April 23-26, 2008, is headlined by Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan (called the best band in Mexico) and other national and local acts. For details, go to www.tucsonmariachi.org When the conference is not in town, fans of the genre can hear the lively music year round at Tucson restaurants, festivals, and even churches.

Tucson Going Hog Wild: Downtown Tucson is going hog wild for 2008 Arizona State H.O.G. Rally, May 1-3. Downtown Tucson business partners have planned a weekend of motorcycle-themed public events to coincide with the annual rally, which is open only to national members of the H.O.G. (Harley Owners Group) club. A sampling of the public events: a motorcycle ride from Tucson to a Southern Arizona city, an “hog-related” exhibit at Tucson Museum of Art; a classic movie screening at the Fox Tucson Theatre; and a parade of chrome horses on Saturday. For a complete schedule of public events, go to the website of the Downtown Tucson Partnership, www.downtowntucson.org

Wearable Tucson Icons: Shirts imprinted with beautiful and whimsical images of the Tucson area are showing up around the country. Shops in 19 states, other than Arizona, are selling original t-shirts and button-downs by Tucson artist Nancy E. Lenches. Her detailed drawings and muted colors capture the essence of the Sonoran Desert region of the American Southwest. The artful designs feature Southwestern themes, including many Tucson icons: saguaros, quail, doves, roses, horses, horned toads, hummingbirds, petroglyphs, San Xavier Mission, and more. Sizes include ladies, unisex, and youth; adult sizes are priced from $23. Lenches’ company name, Sabaku Artwear, means “desert” in Japanese. Her shirts can be viewed online at www.sabakuart.com

Local Travel Review: Globetrotters and local residents alike can find man-in-the-street reviews of Tucson resorts, hot spots, and more at the new website, GoSeeArizona.com. Tucson is one of 250 Arizona destinations featured on this new social networking website and community-driven travel resource. Each destination has its own page that offers member-generated reviews of local hotels, restaurants, attractions, shops, and more; and like-minded travelers can go online and share information about experiences. Recently, the Tucson page featured suggestions for a real dude ranch, one-of-a-kind pizza, the best margarita, and an authentic Mexican restaurant.

Landscaping” align=”right” height=”107″ hspace=”3″ vspace=”3″ width=”143″ /> Suggestions like these are ranked by the website’s unique “Trustiness” system, which calculates the trustworthiness of every review and displays top “Trusted Members” on each landing page. The free online registration includes a simple user profile that outlines travel interests; members may choose to remain anonymous. Check it out at www.GoSeeArizona.com

Tucson Resort Rates World’s Best: Three years after opening, JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort %26 Spa has been rated one of the 500 world’s best hotels by Travel + Leisure. This rating, reported in the magazine’s January 2008 issue, draws on the beauty of resort’s location. Starr Pass offers direct access to Tucson Mountain Park and trails for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking. Guest rooms overlook both golf course and city skyline, offering spectacular views of desert terrain, brilliant sunsets, and twinkling lights. Starr Pass is the largest resort hotel in the Tucson region, with 575 rooms; a 27-hole Arnold Palmer Golf Course; 20,000-square-foot spa; seven restaurants, including Chef Melissa Kelly’s renowned Primo; and 88,000 square feet of meeting space. This month the resort opens in its pool area a “lazy river” and “winding waterslide.” For details, visit www.travelandleisure.com/tl500/2008/region/us

New Upscale Shops: La Encantada has added five new shops to its roster of ritzy retailers. The new shops include bluemercury, a national chain offering hard-to-find, high-end cosmetics and skin- and body-care products as well as luxurious candles and fragrances and onsite spa services; J. Crew, the iconic American brand known worldwide for its sophisticated, fun clothing and accessories; Milagros, a high-end import and gift shop specializing in items from around the world; Mildred %26 Dildred, a specialty toy store that promotes imaginative play in a relaxed, interactive atmosphere; and Solstice Sunglass Boutique, headquarters for designer-brand sunwear, with more than 1,000 sunglasses on display. La Encantada shopping center’s pedestrian-friendly, open-air setting now houses 59 tenants at Skyline Drive and Campbell Avenue, minutes from several resorts. For more information, visit www.laencantadashoppingcenter.com

New Service at Tucson Airport: The number of nonstop flights at Tucson International Airport (TIA) continues to grow. Delta Air Lines recently began twice daily, nonstop service between Tucson and Los Angeles. Delta’s new service increases to 13 the total number of daily departures available between Tucson (TUS) and Los Angeles (LAX). The two new Delta flights depart Tucson at 7 a.m. and 3:55 p.m. respectively, adding convenience and choice for customers traveling to Los Angeles, which is the most-popular destination for Tucson travelers. Another carrier, Sun Country Airlines recently introduced seasonal twice-weekly nonstop service between Tucson and Minneapolis/St. Paul (MSP), which will continue through April 7. Including this service, Tucson International Airport is served by 12 airlines offering 88 daily nonstop departures to 28 destinations. A current list of arrival and departure schedules at Tucson International Airport is available through AirTucson.com, www.airtucson.com/service.htm

Wish You Were Here: Send a free e-postcard from the city of purple mountains and prickly-pear cacti. Images of Tucson scenery, hiking, golf and more are available-at no charge-at the website of the Metropolitan Tucson Convention %26 Visitors Bureau, www.visitTucson.org/visitor/gallery

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PROVO %26#151; With a couple of dozen media types huddled around him, Jim Boylen didn’t answer the first question in the post-game press conference about whether anything stood out to him as the difference in the game.

Landscaping” align=”right” height=”107″ hspace=”3″ vspace=”3″ width=”143″ /> Boylen looked down and didn’t say a word for nearly 20 seconds. He gave a hint of what he would have said a few seconds later when a TV reporter asked about the free throw discrepancy of 32 for BYU to 10 for Utah.

“I’m not going to talk about it,” he said. “Thanks for bringing it up, though. I appreciate that. You’re my friend for life.”

The Ute first-year coach was obviously upset about the fact that his team was whistled for nearly twice as many fouls (25 to 13) in a tough, physical battle in which neither team led by more than seven points until the final seconds.

Later Boylen alluded to the free throw disparity again when he said, “We got 11 more shots than them, turnovers are even %26#151; you guys know where the discrepancy was.”

Although it seemed like the Utes often would drive to the lane, stop and throw the ball back outside rather than go to the hoop, Boylen didn’t see that.

“I thought we were very aggressive going to the rim,” he said.
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“We held them to 39.6 on their home floor, 10 points under their average. We’ve all got a stat sheet.”

After trailing by seven at halftime, the Utes made a game of it in the second half, cutting the lead to two several times and to one with 5:15 left on a Johnnie Bryant 3-pointer.

They got within three on a Bryant 15-footer with 1:45 left and had a chance to cut the lead to one or even tie it after Jonathan Tavernari missed a 3-pointer.

But Luka Drca’s pass on a pick and roll was too far in front of Luke Nevill and went out of bounds.

When asked about the play, Boylen said, “A bad decision by Luka. I talked to him about that. I trust Luka with the ball. He’s a sophomore … that happens. I’ll put the ball in his hands again. He’s my guy.”

Of the play, Nevill said, “It was just a miscommunication from both of us.”

Boylen said he was proud of his team, despite the loss, which dropped them to 6-5 in Mountain West Conference play and 15-9 overall.

“I’m disappointed we lost, I’m not disappointed in my team,” Boylen said. “My team played their (butts) off. My team battled. I’m very proud of my guys. I’m proud to be a Ute. We’re going to keep fighting and getting better.”

The Utes have a home game Saturday afternoon against New Mexico before going on the road for a pair of games next week at TCU and Wyoming.

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Here’s a short, fun and eclectic list of some of our favorite things to do in and around Phoenix. The desert metropolis is best visited in the winter and spring, before temperatures soar into the triple digits. It has everything from what some call the best pizza in America to a first-rate zoo and art museum. Our picks:

Go to Glendale: Don’t let the locals hear you call it “suburban Phoenix.”

Landscaping” align=”right” height=”99″ hspace=”2″ vspace=”2″ width=”131″ />The town that actually hosted the Super Bowl is not Phoenix, but Glendale. The booming area west of Phoenix is also going to be the spring training home of the Los Angeles Dodgers beginning in 2009 (unless construction delays get in the way). It’s already home to the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals and the NHL Coyotes. For a full rundown of activities, call 623-930-2000.

Golf: The area is a golf mecca and you could spend a solid month making your way around all the good courses. But a top choice is Troon North, in Scottsdale. Choose from the Monument or Pinnacle courses. Monument is widely considered the quintessential desert course. Be prepared to reserve well in advance and pay handsomely ($395 per round for some peak weekends).

The best deals are on the weekdays or — gulp — especially during the sweltering summer. 480-585-5300. For tee times, call 480-585-7700.

Architecture: The most celebrated architect of the 20th century made his early mark in Wisconsin and Chicago, but beginning in 1937, Frank Lloyd Wright spent a lot of time at Taliesin West, his home and workshop in Scottsdale. The Wright Foundation and a school of architecture continue to operate in the low-slung airy home on Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard. 480-860-8810.

College town: Football normally means the Arizona State Sun Devils, who play in nearby Tempe. Nightlife at ASU centers on Mill Avenue. Its art museum concentrates on artists of the American West like Georgia O’Keeffe and Frederic Remington. 800-842-8257.

Pizza deluxe: The New York Times named Pizzeria Bianco not just the best pie in Phoenix, but perhaps the best in the country — a “pizza nirvana.” Be prepared to wait a long time since reservations aren’t taken for groups of fewer than six. 623 E. Adams St., Phoenix. 602-258-8300

Retro chic hotel: The Valley Ho Hotel, a midcentury modern landmark, has made a big splash in design magazines around the country. The retro-cool Scottsdale hotel could cost you more than $500 per night. Maybe just a drink at the bar and a look around are in order. 6850 E. Main St.; 866-882-4484.

Wine bar: Wine about your team at Blame It on the Wine, “Mesa’s premier wine bar.” 1065 N. Dobson Road, Suite 101, Mesa; 480-964-0400

Museum: The mission of the Heard Museum of Native Cultures and Art is to educate the public about the heritage and living cultures and arts of American Indians, with an emphasis on the Southwest. 2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix; 602-252-8848.

Visit the other lions, bears and falcons: Phoenix Zoo has more than 1,200 animals in exhibits spread out over 125 acres, with 2.5 miles of walking trails. 455 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix; 602-273-1341.

Top notch: In this election year, democracy is in action. So we turn to the popular Zagat guide, where eaters and sleepers are polled for their favorite spots. Pizzeria Bianco is in there. So is Sea Saw, a Japanese restaurant that got top marks. The best hotel award goes to the Four Seasons Scottsdale, where rates start around that magic $500-per-night mark. You can find it all in the Zagat guides, available at major bookstores or online at www.zagat.com.

“Infamous” luxury resort: It’s mostly known today as a plush hotel and spa, but the Phoenician has its roots as the creation of savings-and-loan scandal kingpin Charles Keating. Rates go down, down, down as the heat goes up, up, up. 800-888-8234.

Visit a park: Tempe Beach Park. The heart of Tempe Town Lake is historic Tempe Beach Park. Built in 1931, this park was completely renovated in 1999 as part of the construction of Town Lake. The park connects to five miles of multiuse paths for bicycling. 54 W. Rio Salado Parkway.

Music scene: Scottsdale venue Martini Ranch is where the likes of Avril Lavigne and Coldplay have performed on their way to international fame. 7295 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale; 480-970-0500.

Baseball: Don’t care for football? Then come out and see the Arizona Diamondbacks, baseball’s National League franchise in the region. The team is marking a whopping 10 years in town. Its ballpark is a modern gem, with a retractable roof to blot out the sun when it gets too hot. Which is just about all the time in the middle of the season. 602-514-8400.

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FORT COLLINS, Colo. %26#151; He was 100 percent accurate as a shooter. But Trent Plaisted had to check the official scratch paper to make certain.

Plaisted was perfect from the field, scoring almost a point a minute, and the Cougars threw a net over Marcus Walker, the Mountain West’s leading scorer, in BYU’s 79-65 win over Colorado State Wednesday night in Moby Gym.

Landscaping” align=”right” height=”95″ hspace=”2″ vspace=”2″ width=”127″ /> Plaisted, limited to 22 minutes because of foul trouble, made all nine of his shots from the field, almost all over Ram 7-foot center Stuart Creason, and finished with 21 points. Lee Cummard added 22 to lead the Cougars to their fourth-straight road win.

The Cougar win, their seventh-straight, lifted BYU to 19-5 overall and 8-1 in league play heading into Saturday’s showdown with UNLV in the Marriott Center. CSU dropped its 10th straight league game and fell to 6-10, 0-10.

“I felt good out there,” Plaisted said. “It was one of those times you think every time you shoot it’s got a chance to go in.”

The junior appeared to have the same form he displayed against North Carolina and Louisville back in December, plunking in his one-hander from both sides and from long range with full extension over Creason, a shot blocker.
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Afterwards, in the locker room, Plaisted couldn’t remember missing a shot but wasn’t sure. “I told somebody to give me a stat sheet, just to make sure.”

It read 9-for-9.

Creason, however, went 10-for-10 from the free-throw line and led all scorers with 24 points. “Anybody who can miss four weeks and play 30 minutes and play like he did, has my respect,” Plaisted said.

The win over the Rams marked the first time this season all BYU starters scored in double figures. Plaisted’s 9-for-9 shooting was the best since Sam Burgess went 5-for-5 against Utah in BYU’s final home game in 2007.

The Cougars raced to a 17-4 lead out of the chute, which was part of Rose’s game plan to take the fight to the Rams, who nearly beat UNLV and SDSU here.

CSU, however, ripped off a 15-3 run to cut BYU’s 14-point lead to 26-21 and made another push just before halftime to trail by just 34-31.

“I was proud of our guys and how competitive they are because they came out the second half and really played hard to get ahead,” Rose said. Jonathan Tavernari, scoreless in the first half, hit a pair of treys, Burgess added another and Plaisted made three of his shot attempts in the opening minutes after the break to lift the Cougars to a 49-37 lead with 15:38 to play.

Cummard scored on a put-back of a Burgess miss with a two-handed volleyball tip and the Cougars never looked back. Tavernari finished with 10 points and 10 boards and Burgess added 10 points.

A big part of BYU’s success was the offensive and defensive effort of senior point guard Ben Murdock, who was key in limiting the MWC’s top scorer to 2-for-18 shooting and seven points.

Walker, who was averaging 22 points per game, went 3-for-12 against New Mexico for 11 points, his previous low in the past nine games. He scored at least 23 points in each of those nine games.

“It really was a team effort,” said Murdock of Walker’s 11.1 percent shooting night. “You can’t defend a player like that unless you get help and know that somebody is backing you up when he drives.”

Murdock scored a career-high 13 points. It marked the first time this season he’s scored in double figures.

“I thought Ben and Sam did a great job on Walker, who is an outstanding player,” Rose said. “He stopped his penetration and didn’t allow him to get many open shots. He also may have had an off night but I thought Ben did an outstanding job on both ends of the court.”

Murdock said BYU coaches had a good game plan for Walker. “We know how to guard him.”

The Cougars host UNLV on Saturday. “It’s a redemption game for us since they’re the last team to beat us and we did not show our true selves that night,” Cummard said.

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A fast-moving snowstorm blasted northern Utah Wednesday during the evening commute, closing roads and bringing traffic to a standstill in a harsh reminder that winter is not yet finished.

Landscaping” align=”right” height=”98″ hspace=”2″ vspace=”2″ width=”131″ /> The storm hit hardest in Utah County. “We just have crashes all over,” Utah Highway Patrol spokesman Cameron Roden said around 6 p.m.

In Saratoga Springs, where the storm caused some of the most severe problems, the calls started pouring in to dispatch centers around 3:45 p.m.

Slick roads and high winds caused a 12-car pileup at Redwood Road and Lehi Main in Saratoga Springs. Dozens of people, including children, were hurt in accidents that littered the county’s roadsides, but no major injuries were reported Wednesday night.

“Things are nasty all over the north end of the county,” said Utah County Sheriff’s Lt. Wally Perschon. “Saratoga Springs and Lehi are battling to get the roads cleared. We’ve had a bunch of fender-benders. Several people were hurt, but nothing major.”

All of Redwood Road was shut down in Utah County by 6 p.m. Motorists in the area gathered at a nearby grocery store, where a manager relayed messages from police to the hundreds of people roaming the aisles. As the evening progressed, people were seen buying pillows and blankets, preparing to spend the night.
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Multiple crashes closed state Route 73 to Eagle Mountain, bringing traffic to a complete stop for several hours. Traffic was starting to move about 10 p.m.

Around 5:30 p.m., two semitrailers jackknifed near the Point of the Mountain, “clogging up traffic big time,” Roden said. “They’re backed up past American Fork.”

Bus loads of students from the Alpine School District were stuck on the impassable roads. Students were returned to their schools until parents could get them.

About 180 students, teachers and parents were still at Ridgeline Elementary School at 10:30 p.m., said Alpine School District spokeswoman Rhonda Bromely.

Parents who came to pick up their children became stuck as roads in the area closed. Neighbors brought food, blankets and pillows to the school, while some planned to spend the night.

Ridgeline, Pony Express and Harvest Hills elementary schools are scheduled to start at 11 a.m. today, with buses starting at 10:30 a.m., Bromely said

After receiving a call from a woman stuck with her children in an SUV that had tipped on its side, Utah County Sheriff’s deputies searched roadsides for some time before finding the vehicle in the sideways-blowing snow.

Snowplow drivers tried to clear the roads but couldn’t make their way through the snarled traffic.

“The snowplows get stuck in the traffic just like everybody else,” said Adan Carrillo, a spokesman for the Utah Department of Transportation. “When the storm hits us during the commute, that’s what we’re up against.”

Interstate 15 was closed for a short time in Box Elder and Weber counties, where Ogden received 3 inches of new snow by 4 p.m. In Logan, Utah State University canceled evening classes because of heavy snow and strong winds.

U.S. 191 in Tooele was also shut down Wednesday night. “They just couldn’t keep up with all the snow,” Roden said.

Winds nearing 50 mph downed power lines and limited visibility.

Wednesday’s storm brought more than 5 inches to Tooele and 4 inches in Sandy and Millcreek, according to the National Weather Service.

“We got a pretty good burst of snow with the commute,” said Mike Seaman, a NWS forecaster. By about 7 p.m., most of the front that brought the snow was moving toward Cedar City, he said.

Snow could linger into this morning, Seaman said, especially along I-15 from Fillmore to Cedar City. A high-pressure system is expected to bring back “that early spring-type feel” for much of the state this weekend, the forecaster said.

“It was almost a teaser this week. Fortunately, the snow won’t stick around for long.”

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JetBlue will introduce two new flights from Seattle to California this spring.

On May 21, the airline will begin two daily nonstop flights to Long Beach and one daily nonstop flight (during the summer only) to San Diego.

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Today’s announcement was part of broader expansion of service by JetBlue in the West.

There’s a price special that goes along with the announcement, according to the company. If you can get it, there’s an introductory fare of $89 each way for travel between Seattle and both Long Beach and San Diego when booked on www.jetblue.com. Travel must be booked by February 22 and completed by June 14.

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