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Show A-6 The Park Record Wed/Thurs/Fri, February 21-23, 2018 Ex-wife of former Trump aide says Hatch apologized Associated Press WASHINGTON – An ex-wife of former White House staff secretary Rob Porter says she has received a letter of apology from Sen. Orrin Hatch, the Utah Republican who defended his former aide from “a vile attack” after two ex-wives accused Porter of domestic abuse. Porter resigned Feb. 7 after the accusations from Colbie Holderness and Jennie Willoughby became public, though he denied them. Porter had been Hatch’s chief of staff for three years. When the allegations first surfaced, Hatch defended Porter as “kind and considerate towards all” and referred to “a vile attack” and “character assassins.” After details of the alleged abuse came to light, Hatch said he was “heartbroken,” didn’t know the details of Porter’s personal life, and called domestic violence “abhorrent.” Holderness told The Associated Press in an email Sunday that she had received “an apology letter” from Hatch and that she appreciated it. The Washington Post’s Erik Wemple first reported that both Holderness and Willoughby had received letters of apology from Hatch. Emails and calls for comment from Hatch’s office and from Willoughby were not immediately returned to the AP. President Donald Trump defended Porter after his departure from the White House and wished him well while not mentioning the ex-wives and their accusations. Trump later lamented via Twitter that “lives are being shattered and destroyed by a mere allegation,” which critics pointed to as further evidence that Trump downplayed violence against women. The Porter episode also raised questions about how long White House officials knew about the allegations against him and what role they played in Porter failing to obtain a permanent security clearance. Police doubt IS flag at Utah high school was legitimate BRADY MCCOMBS Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY – Authorities said Friday they suspect an Islamic State group’s flag found flying outside a southern Utah high school was likely a prank and not the work of the terrorist group. The flag was discovered Thursday morning at Hurricane High School, along with graffiti on a school wall that said, “ISIS is comi,” said officer Ken Thompson of the Hurricane Police Department. The small city is located near the Arizona border. The American flag had been taken off the flagpole and was found on the ground, slashed a couple of times, he said. A black and flag with white Arabic letters was on the flagpole instead, said Thompson. Police aren’t releasing a picture of the flag because they say it is evidence. The FBI analyzed an image of the Islamic State group flag police sent them and determined it doesn’t believe the terrorist group was involved, Thompson said. An investigation is ongoing. Police are reviewing surveillance video from the school and at nearby businesses and are asking for any information about the suspected prank, he said. “We’re hoping that’s what it is,” Thompson said. He said the incident was completely out of the ordinary for Hurricane, a city of about 15,000 residents where tourists visiting Zion National Park often lodge. A new American flag was put up and the graffiti removed, and classes went on as scheduled after police determined there was no danger, said Steven Dunham, spokesman for the Washington County School District. He said a few of the parents of the 1,000 students kept their children home. Dunham said the suspected prank “was in horribly poor taste, especially in light of the tragedy in Florida.” Are you LOST on what’s happening in Park City Then Follow us on Facebook facebook.com/parkrecord 2353 E. La Sal Peak Drive 2090 E. Flat Top Mtn. Dr. 4 Bedrooms | 5 Bath | 4,608 Sq. Ft. MLS 11800374 | $1,995,000 Homesite 507 | 1.35 Acres MLS 11800174 | $475,000 Just minutes from downtown Park City, owners enjoy: www.RedLedges.com GOLF | TENNIS | EQUESTRIAN | DINING SWIM & FITNESS | SKI LOUNGE Mike Wood (435) 657-4051 Mike.Wood@RedLedges.com Exclusively Brokered by Red Ledges Realty, LLC . Obtain the Property Report required by federal law and read it before signing anything. No federal agency has judged the merits or value, if any, of this property. All descriptions, depictions, and renderings are provided solely for illustrative purposes and are subject to change. ©2018 Red Ledges Land Development, Inc. RESTAURANT GUIDE PARKRECORD PARK CITY | UTAH | SERVING SUMMIT COUNTY SINCE 1880 On lin e! There are about 170 restaurants in the Park City area. Let us help you narrow down your dining choices. Explore these restaurants by culinary style, location and much more with our online restaurant guide. Visit www.parkrecordonline.com/restaurants to discover what you are missing |