Ogden

OGDEN -- When Brenda Gordon was less than a year old, her dog saved her from drowning in a drainage ditch.

OGDEN -- As voters consider the Pioneer League MVP award, several Raptors made strong statements with their efforts during Ogden's 10-4 win over the Idaho Falls Chukars on Thursday night at Lindquist Field.

Julie Rose has raised goats before, but she has to treat her current herd with kid gloves -- if they get too excited, they keel over.

"They're docile, quiet and very friendly little goats," she said. "You just don't know when they're going to faint."

Jeremiah Burton Criswell died August 29, 2010. In lieu of flowers or donations, please send donations to Ogden Regional ACT as they helped my son and hopefully yours. A celebration of Jeremy's life for only the family and friends will be held at Grampa and Gramma Olofson's at 2690 N. 4275 West, Plain City, Saturday, September 4 from 2 to 5 p.m. Come and celebrate his life with us. Arrangements under the direction of Aaron's Mortuary and Crematory of Ogden. Condolences can be sent to the family at Aaronsmortuary.com.

Blaine Raymond Pearson, 44, died August 31, 2010. Funeral services will be held Saturday September 4, 2010 at 2 p.m. at the Waterfall Canyon Ward, 32nd & Polk Ave. A viewing will be held Friday September 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Waterfall Ward and one hour prior to the funeral service. Interment at Aultorest Memorial Park. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.leavittsmortuary.com.

MORGAN -- Morgan County Council administrator Garth Day is the subject of a sheriff's department investigation into financial improprieties and has been placed on unpaid leave.

OGDEN -- The enthusiastic exuberance of the Ogden High School marching band gave emphasis to the message United Way of Northern Utah campaign organizers had for supporters at the annual kickoff luncheon Wednesday.