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SALT LAKE CITY -- A groundbreaking ceremony was held Wednesday for a new
building at the George E.Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in
Salt Lake. Hospital administrators say the clinic begins a new chapter in veteran
care and fulfills a promise President Lincoln made 150 years ago to care for soldiers
and their families.

About 30 percent of soldiers returning from Iraq come home with some sort of
mental health issue according to Veterans Affairs; another 12 to 15 percent have
post-traumatic stress disorder. That's why the mental health services staff calls this
new clinic essential for veteran care.

Director of the George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center Steve Young says, "This is so
much more than a simple ceremonial turning of dirt or groundbreaking. This really
demonstrates a new chapter in the care, the mental health care for veterans of Salt
Lake City."

Chief of Mental Health Services, Scott Hill, says their current mental health facility
doesn't have enough space to treat all their patients, and with more than 100,000
visits last year by veterans, that space is crucial.

Hill says, "If the environment is not inviting, if it is not comfortable, if it isn't
professional then that impedes and impairs the ability of the veteran to get better
and our clinicians to treat them."

Andrew Figorski first came to the Veterans Affairs hospital as an Operation Iraqi
Freedom veteran seeking mental health.

He calls it a sanctuary where veterans can gather together to get the physical and
mental help they need. Not only that, but veterans can socialize and offer support to
one another.

Department of Veterans Affairs says 30 percent of soldiers returning from Iraq come
home with some sort of mental health issue; another 12 to 15 percent have post-
traumatic stress disorder.

"The mental health building has been an asset to me," says Figorski. "I can't tell you
how many ways it has helped me getting my life back together. I know this building
is going to do the same for numerous amounts of people."

He now works at the hospital as a health benefits adviser helping other veterans get
the help they need.
Administrators say the new clinic is in line with President Obama's and the
Department of Veterans Affairs' pledge to improve mental health care for veterans.

KSL-TV VO-SOT
[DEANIE] {***DEANIE***}
A bison attacked a man on Antelope Island, and the man walked away unharmed.

[TAKE VO] {***VO***}
Here you can see a picture of it. Wayne Ebenroth was standing nearby when he saw
the man was taking pictures and trying to get the bison’s attention. He said he was
rattling the fence and even chucked a couple of rocks. That’s when the bison
rammed the man into the fence and Ebenroth caught it on camera.

[TAKE SOT]
{***SOT FULL***}
11:50:12 - THE [BISON] HAD GONE THROUGH THE GATE SECTION THAT'S
LOCATED REAL CLOSE TO WHERE HE GOT HIT AND LOOKED LIKE HE WAS GOING
TO RUN OFF THE FIELD HE HAD TO HAVE DONE SOMETHING TO CATCH THE ITS
ATTENTION, BECAUSE THAT'S WHEN HE TURNED AROUND AND DECIDED TO PAY
HIM A VISIT.:22>

[TAKE: ONCAM ]
{***ONCAM ***}
Assistant park manager, John Sullivan said the man is lucky he wasn’t killed. But he
also said the man wasn’t cited.

KSL Newsradio
Readers:
1) People are paying their respects today to the MIT office who died in pursuit of the
Boston bombing suspect. More than 4,000 people attended the funeral. The
suspected bomber ambushed the officer in his cruiser.

2) Police are searching for the suspect that left a pipe bomb on the roof of Mountain
View Elementary School in Layton.

A maintenance worker discovered the bomb Monday. The bomb never went off, but
Layton police Lieutenant Shawn Horton said it was fully functioning. He doesn’t
think it would’ve done much damage to the school. School officials evacuated the
building Monday, by Tuesday school was back in session as usual.

Investigators are going through several weeks of surveillance video from 14
cameras. They’re looking for anything that seems suspicious.

3)The U.S. Department of Labor is conducting an investigation into child labor
accusations of a polygamous company. Labor officials say Paragon Contractors
Corp. is not cooperating. A news release says Brian Jessop, Dale Barlow and Keith
Dutson are not giving information, and that Dutson has refused to appear for
subpoenaed testimony.

35-second radio wrap
THE TWO BOATERS CONVICTED IN KILLING A SWIMMER RECEIVED THE
MAXIMUM SENTENCE TODAY.

[TAKE: DAD#=53104
NAME: HARRIS
OUTCUE:STD
DURATION:35]
A JUDGE SENTENCED ROBERT COLE BOYER TO JAIL FOR ONE YEAR AND COLTON
RAINES FOR 2 ½ YEARS. EARLIER THIS YEAR, A JURY FOUND THEM GUILTY OF
HITTING ESTHER FUJIMOTO WITH THEIR BOAT AT PINEVIEW RESEVOIR. RAINES
COUSIN, MARSHA WINTER, IS FRUSTRATED WITH THE DECISION.

(SOT) “I just feel it's a raw deal for them. It kills me because I know what a good kid
he is. You know what? She really brought this on herself by swimming where she
shouldn't be swimming."

WINTER IS CONVINCED THEY’RE INNOCENT.
ANCHOR TAG: 2ND DISTRICT JUDGE ERNIE JONES CALLED THEIR ACTIONS A
"CALLOUS, RECKLESS DISREGARD FOR HUMAN LIFE."

30-second radio actuality
RECKLESS DRIVING SERIOUSLY INJURED TWO TEENS TODAY AT TAYLORSVILLE
HIGH SCHOOL.

[TAKE: DAD#=53105
NAME: HOYAL
OUTCUE:DRIVE WITH CAUTION
DURATION:15]
"This is obviously a very dangerous situation for anybody to be driving at this high
rate of speed, this recklessly, in a school parking lot, when school is in session and
there are kids that are out. We always warn kids, especially when they are driving,
to drive with caution."

UNIFIED POLICE LT. JUSTIN HOYAL SAID THE TWO TEENS WERE RACING
ANOTHER VEHICLE BEHIND THE FOOTBALL STADIUM. THREE OTHER
PASSENGERS WERE IN THE BACK. THE 16-YEAR-OLD DRIVER MADE A SHARP
TURN, AND ROLLED THE TRUCK. THE TEENS IN THE BACK JUMPED OUT BEFORE
THE TRUCK ROLLED. THE DRIVER AND ONE OF THE PASSENGERS WERE TAKEN
TO THE HOSPITAL WITH SERIOUS INJURIES.

Mormon Newsroom
Video News Release Script (Condensed)
ROOTS TECH 2017 FOCUSED ON … BRINGING FAMILIES TOGETHER. WHETHER THAT’S
SEARCHING FOR ANCESTORS IN THE PAST, CONNECTING WITH LOVED ONES IN THE
PRESENT, OR PRESERVING FAMILY LEGACIES FOR THE FUTURE.
IN THAT REGARD… HOSTS OF A POPULAR HOME REMODELING TV SHOW, DREW AND
JONATHAN SCOTT SHARED STORIES FROM THEIR PAST.
[00:03:25] (Property Brothers interview- Drew Scott) I love being able to come out here,
thousands of people in the audience listening to us. They’re fans of our shows, but
they’re also just as excited about lineage, finding out about their family, and finding
about other people who are just as interested in their family history too.
THE TWINS GOT INTO FAMILY HISTORY AT A YOUNG AGE… ONCE THEY FOUND OUT
WHERE THEIR ANCESTORS CAME FROM.
[00:02:30] (Jonathan Scott) we're, you know, Scottish and knowing where the lineage is
there. We're descendants of Robert the Bruce who was the king of Scotland, so that
was exciting.
[00:15:29] (line cut From stage)We are probably the nerdiest guys you'll ever meet
because we have our own medieval weapons collection and a suit of armor that I tailor
made I had custom made a real suit of armor to fit me.

BUDDY VALASTRO, STAR OF HIT SHOW CAKE BOSS AND OWNER OF CARLO’S BAKERY IN
NEW JERSEY, TALKED ABOUT WHAT BRINGS HIS FAMLY TOGETHER.
(Buddy Valastro, Cake Boss) Nothing brings families together like food. Probably some of
my best memories were at the dinner table.
WHILE AT ROOTS TECH, HE JUDGED A SPECIAL CAKE EATING CONTEST.
Press Release
Elder Christofferson Offers Prayer in U.S. Senate
Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints offered the morning prayer in the United States Senate.
Customarily every Senate session begins with prayer, dating back to the Senate’s
beginnings in the late 1700s. Usually the Senate Chaplain offers the prayer, but Congress
often invites guest chaplains from various faiths to pray.
Elder Christofferson prayed for the members of the Senate to use wisdom in all matters
they deal with. He asked God to "honor their desire to contribute to the well-being of
the people of this nation, and indeed those of all nations who may be influenced for
good by their decisions."
He also acknowledged the 75 anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor noting that,
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"[we] remember with soberness and humility the sacrifice of so many who have offered
their lives to preserve our liberty. We pray that Thou wilt bless their descendants, and
sustain the vital institutions of our government that this precious liberty may be
preserved through the generations to come."
The tradition of prayer in the U.S. Senate goes back to Benjamin Franklin’s 1787
recommendation to the Continental Congress that because “God Governs in the affairs
of men” there ought to be “prayers imploring the assistance of Heaven, and its blessings
on our deliberations, be held in this Assembly every morning before we proceed to
business, and that one or more of the Clergy of this City be requested to officiate.”

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Intro/headline Imagine your own hidden retreat, just minutes from EXT of home
downtown Edmonton. This beautiful home in the
prestigious Donsdale community is located on the
North Saskatchewan river. And it’s up for grabs.

SOT

Open Concierge Auctions presents 5007 Donsdale Drive, Concierge graphic

Edmonton Canada, going to auction without reserve to
the highest bidder.

Highlight 1 This 6,000 square foot home has incredible views from Elevator. Scenery and
(views) every room. The main living area was built on the inside views.
second floor to optimize the incredible scenery. And if
you don’t feel like walking up the stairs, there’s an
elevator.

SOT

Highlight 2 The fully-finished underground garage is perfect for Garage. Storage

(garage) keeping your car warm on those chilly Canada nights.
With three-thousand square feet, there’s plenty of room
for your all favorite cars.

Highlight 3 This house was built for entertaining. Front entryway.

(entertaining
space)

SOT: Boyd talking about entertaining guests

The Kitchen has a huge space for preparing food. Island. Full kitchen shot.
Appliances. Windows. Tiles
 and stove hood.

The dining room comfortably seats 12, or it can be Dining room. Double sided
expanded into the living room. fireplace.Closeups of
fireplace detail. Living
room.

After dinner you can take guests to the game room. It Game room. Bar. Pool
has a mini kitchen so they won’t go thirsty. table. Fireplace and TV.

Home Details When the guests leave, you can wind down in the Steam room. Jacuzzi.
stone lined steam room, or the private jacuzzi. The Masterbedroom.
Master bedroom is spacious and elegant. The huge Masterbath. Walk-in closet.
Laundry.
marble tiled Ensuite has a large walk in closet complete
with laundry area.

There are fireplaces throughout the home to keep you Fireplaces.

cozy wherever you are.

SOT What he likes about home

Exterior Outside, you can sip your coffee on the upper patio. It Sitting room on upper level.
provides 180-degree view of the river valley and the Scenery. landscaping.
beautifully landscaped yard. Outdoor fireplaces. patio.
On the large slate patio, the firepit and rock seating
make it feel like you’re camping in the great outdoors.

Area But, you’re actually minutes from a variety of Map, cityline of Edmonton
restaurants, parks, a country club, and the West and surrounding areas
Edmonton Mall, the largest mall in North America.

Neighborhood The gated River Heights community provides a Front gates. River Heights
sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of the city. A sign.
professional management company makes living here
worry free.

Close A place like this so close to thriving Edmonton is rare. Wide exterior and drone
Bidders are registering now. Don’t miss this chance to shots.
call 5007 Donsdale your own.