I saw this story on KSL, and wondered, "when are we going to be angry enough to do something?", and just know I wondered, "when am I going to be strong enough to do something?"
September 22, 2008
A Utah man facing felony charges for driving down Highway 40 the wrong way while drunk will get a free pass because his case has been dropped. A tragedy will allow this man to walk away from those charges. But there is nothing the prosecutor or sheriff's office can do.
Robert Sneed is getting another chance. Sneed's already had two previous misdemeanor DUI convictions. His most recent is a felony, according to court documents.
Sneed was caught riding his Harley westbound in the eastbound lane on a stretch of Highway 40 near Heber City in June. According to a DUI report obtained through a GRAMA request, Sneed smelled of alcohol and admitted to drinking "a couple of glasses of wine."
Sneed took a breathalyzer test. The report says he blew a 0.104, which is well above the state's legal limit of 0.08.
Wasatch County Attorney Thomas Low says, "I am disappointed that we couldn't prosecute it." Low can't prosecute the case because his star witness, the man who arrested Sneed, Sgt. Scott Hathcock, died unexpectedly last month.
"We investigated to see if any other officers could testify, if they were present at the scene, could have viewed the field sobriety test or the driving pattern or other things. There were none," Low says.
There were none because Hathcock stood out as an expert in DUI-related cases, but he tragically died in August when he suddenly collapsed during a traffic stop. Low worked with Hathcock on cases for nine years and calls him a stellar sergeant.
"Sgt. Hathcock was famous in our circles for his willingness to stick to a case until the very end," Low told us.
Low says, ironically, it won't be this one.
We contacted Sneed's attorney's office for a comment but our calls were not returned.
As for any other cases that may be affected by Sgt. Hathcock's death? The Wasatch County Attorney says maybe a few misdemeanor cases but nothing as serious as Sneed's case.
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Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Highway 6
Many people travel Highway 6, and there are many stories, memories, and losses upon that road. I began traveling Highway 6 in 1983 when Joe began working at Hunter Power Plant in Emery County. Over the years I have seen deer, elk, moose, eagles, hawks, and a couple of years ago I spotted several wild turkeys.
One year, when the children were little we happened upon the infamous beer truck spill. A delivery truck had taken a corner too fast and rolled over and the contents of the truck, Milwaukee's Best, floated freely down the river for the catching. Most travelers pulled over to fish out a couple of cold ones.
I have seen terrible snow storms, beautiful autumn leaves, and fresh greenery in spring along that road. I have traveled many hours in many different vehicles on that road. Highway 6 was where I even got my first speeding ticket, after 28 years of driving.
All that being said, I have also had some harrowing experiences upon Highway 6, including the incident Monday evening around 6:45 pm. After the rest area there is a narrow portion of the road where the bridge over the railroad track is being replaced. Immediately north of the construction zone, I spotted a black bear running alongside the road. Scared the bajeebees out of me. He attempted to dart out in front of me, I swerved, missed him and he crossed the road behind me. I pulled onto the shoulder shaking like a leaf, then made sure the doors were locked. Who knows he could have wanted to eat me!!!
Now, I have one more memory to add to my travels on Highway 6. Drive safe.
One year, when the children were little we happened upon the infamous beer truck spill. A delivery truck had taken a corner too fast and rolled over and the contents of the truck, Milwaukee's Best, floated freely down the river for the catching. Most travelers pulled over to fish out a couple of cold ones.
I have seen terrible snow storms, beautiful autumn leaves, and fresh greenery in spring along that road. I have traveled many hours in many different vehicles on that road. Highway 6 was where I even got my first speeding ticket, after 28 years of driving.
All that being said, I have also had some harrowing experiences upon Highway 6, including the incident Monday evening around 6:45 pm. After the rest area there is a narrow portion of the road where the bridge over the railroad track is being replaced. Immediately north of the construction zone, I spotted a black bear running alongside the road. Scared the bajeebees out of me. He attempted to dart out in front of me, I swerved, missed him and he crossed the road behind me. I pulled onto the shoulder shaking like a leaf, then made sure the doors were locked. Who knows he could have wanted to eat me!!!
Now, I have one more memory to add to my travels on Highway 6. Drive safe.
Saturday, September 20, 2008
"Lessons from Liberty Jail"
Farrah and I were talking about trials and hardships. The following day this talk was on KBYU, and I found great comfort in hearing the words from Brother Holland. It was a gentle reminder of what I know about trials and enduring, and it was a souce of encouragement.
Jeffery R. Holland
9/7/2008 CES Young Adult Fireside
Speaking of the conditions and trials of the Church and the prophet Joseph Smith, Pres. Smith said, "Perhaps such things have to happen." "As I have read the histories of those days, the days that went before and the days that came after, I have reached the conclusion that the hardships, the persecution, the almost universal opposition to the Church at that time were necessary. At any rate, they became school teachers to our people to help make them strong."
"man's extreminity is God's opportunity"
It was during this period of time, in the dark depths of Liberty jail that the Prophet Joseph Smith wrote Sections 121, 122, & 123 of the D & C.
D&C 121:7
...peace be unto thy soul; thine adversity and thy afflictions shall be but a small moment;
D&C 122:7-8
...know thou, my son that all these things shall give thee experience, and shall by for thy good. The Son of Man hath descended below them all. Art thou greater than he?
D&C 123: 16-17
...a very large ship is benefited very much by a very small helm in the time of a storm, by being kept workways with the wind and the waves. Therefore, dearly beloved brethern, let us cheerfully do all things that lie in our power; and then may we stand still, with the utmost assurance, to see the salvation of God, and for his arm to be revealed.
The Three Lessons from Liberty Jail
1. Everyone, including the righteous, will be called upon to face trying times. God has not foresaken us in our trials.
2. When we have trials it does not mean that we are unrighteous or unworthy. Suffering comes also to the righteous. Remember, Christ has been where you've been.
3. In the midst of difficult feelings and trials remember the powers of heaven cannot be controlled or handled. Don't blame or lash out at God, or others.
When we weep, God and the angels weep with us. He has not foresaken us in our darkest, lonlinest hour.
When what has to be has been and when we have learned what we need to learn, we will recieve from the Spirit beautiful glorious answers from the Father.
Angels are around and about to bear you up as you go through trials.
Heavenly Father and Christ have planned, prepared and guaranteed your victory over your trials, if you desire it; have faith and endure it well.
Jeffery R. Holland
9/7/2008 CES Young Adult Fireside
Speaking of the conditions and trials of the Church and the prophet Joseph Smith, Pres. Smith said, "Perhaps such things have to happen." "As I have read the histories of those days, the days that went before and the days that came after, I have reached the conclusion that the hardships, the persecution, the almost universal opposition to the Church at that time were necessary. At any rate, they became school teachers to our people to help make them strong."
"man's extreminity is God's opportunity"
It was during this period of time, in the dark depths of Liberty jail that the Prophet Joseph Smith wrote Sections 121, 122, & 123 of the D & C.
D&C 121:7
...peace be unto thy soul; thine adversity and thy afflictions shall be but a small moment;
D&C 122:7-8
...know thou, my son that all these things shall give thee experience, and shall by for thy good. The Son of Man hath descended below them all. Art thou greater than he?
D&C 123: 16-17
...a very large ship is benefited very much by a very small helm in the time of a storm, by being kept workways with the wind and the waves. Therefore, dearly beloved brethern, let us cheerfully do all things that lie in our power; and then may we stand still, with the utmost assurance, to see the salvation of God, and for his arm to be revealed.
The Three Lessons from Liberty Jail
1. Everyone, including the righteous, will be called upon to face trying times. God has not foresaken us in our trials.
2. When we have trials it does not mean that we are unrighteous or unworthy. Suffering comes also to the righteous. Remember, Christ has been where you've been.
3. In the midst of difficult feelings and trials remember the powers of heaven cannot be controlled or handled. Don't blame or lash out at God, or others.
When we weep, God and the angels weep with us. He has not foresaken us in our darkest, lonlinest hour.
When what has to be has been and when we have learned what we need to learn, we will recieve from the Spirit beautiful glorious answers from the Father.
Angels are around and about to bear you up as you go through trials.
Heavenly Father and Christ have planned, prepared and guaranteed your victory over your trials, if you desire it; have faith and endure it well.
Law Of The Garbage Truck
Letter to Dr. Laura (dr.laura.com)
Date: 2008-09-19
One day I hopped in a taxi and we took off for the airport. We were driving in the right lane when suddenly a black car jumped out of a parking space right in front of us. My taxi driver slammed on his brakes, skidded, and missed the other car by just inches! The driver of the other car whipped his head around and started yelling at us. My taxi driver just smiled and waved at the guy. I mean, he was really friendly.So I asked, 'Why did you just do that? This guy almost ruined your car and sent us to the hospital!' This is when my taxi driver taught me what I now call, 'The Law of the Garbage Truck.'He explained that many people are like garbage trucks. They run around full of garbage, full of frustration, full of anger, and full of disappointment. As their garbage piles up, they need a place to dump it and sometimes they'll dump it on you. Don't take it personally. Just smile, wave, wish them well, and move on. Don't take their garbage and spread it to other people at work, at home, or on the streets. The bottom line is that successful people do not let garbage trucks take over their day. Life's too short to wake up in the morning with regrets, so...Love the people who treat you right. Pray for the ones who don't.
Life is ten percent what you make it and ninety percent how you take it! Have a blessed, garbage-free day
Sarah
Date: 2008-09-19
One day I hopped in a taxi and we took off for the airport. We were driving in the right lane when suddenly a black car jumped out of a parking space right in front of us. My taxi driver slammed on his brakes, skidded, and missed the other car by just inches! The driver of the other car whipped his head around and started yelling at us. My taxi driver just smiled and waved at the guy. I mean, he was really friendly.So I asked, 'Why did you just do that? This guy almost ruined your car and sent us to the hospital!' This is when my taxi driver taught me what I now call, 'The Law of the Garbage Truck.'He explained that many people are like garbage trucks. They run around full of garbage, full of frustration, full of anger, and full of disappointment. As their garbage piles up, they need a place to dump it and sometimes they'll dump it on you. Don't take it personally. Just smile, wave, wish them well, and move on. Don't take their garbage and spread it to other people at work, at home, or on the streets. The bottom line is that successful people do not let garbage trucks take over their day. Life's too short to wake up in the morning with regrets, so...Love the people who treat you right. Pray for the ones who don't.
Life is ten percent what you make it and ninety percent how you take it! Have a blessed, garbage-free day
Sarah
Monday, September 15, 2008
Good Grief
How crazy and nutty a new blogger can go just trying to import a new background and links. Oh well, not far from crazy to begin with. I just love looking at other Bloggers sites to see what their families are up to. Now I know where all the mommies are!!!
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Favorite Quotes:
Imagine what it would have been like if, from the moment you were born you had been told how beautiful you really are---Nadya Giusi
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