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The Herald Journal Logan Utah Friday October 11 1996 Volunteers clear path for campers in wheelchairs (iRAN'TS PASS Ore (AP) -t- erry Ire knows that wheelchair ramps don't trow in forests At least not until he got involved accessible If they are accessible they're often paved "I didn't go out into the wilderness to sec a blue and "It's hute it's enormous It's white sign that belongs never been done" he says An accessibility specialist for the Siskiyou National Forest Ire spends his time figuring out how to defeat or adapt physical barriers that hinder people with severe disabilities An crew of colleeight-memb- workers recently put Ire's actions into action at two Squaw Lake campsites east of Applegate Lake in the Rogue ge-age River National Forest Ire has 21 years of firsthand experience with accessibility problems Just a few months after graduating from Rogue River High School in 1973 he broke his neck in a car accident Quadriplegic ever since he uses a manual wheelchair and has total use of his arms hut limited abilities with his hands "It's a minority you can join in a second" says Lee who now lives in (irant Pass Like many others people with or without disabilities Ire likes to camp Unfortunately most campgrounds aren't wheelchair in an urban setting and roll around on the pavement” he says d With the help of the Rogue River Resource Team Ire won't have to The Resource Team a partnerable-bodie- ship between the Northwest Youth Corps and the Rogue River National Forest spends the summer working on Forest Service projects that otherwise might not he completed because of budget limitations “They did an outstanding job on this” says Susan Bashans a recreation technician for the Rogue forest “They put a lot of blood sweat and tears into it” Lee says it's a Forest Service priority to complete one accessibility project per year Last year an Amcricorps crew converted two sites at Applegate Lake’s llart-Tis- h Campground a winner any way you lixik at it” Lee says “The team members are learning something the Forest Service benefits and so do people with disabilities” Lee's “universal design” is a “It's Idaho could refuse role if wolves de-list- ed BOISE Idaho (AP) — The success of relocating wolves in Idaho has the US Fish and Wildlife Service talking about taking them off the endangered species list even if the state declines to play a role in their protection “It's possible we could have federal regulations on federal lands that could protect wolves them” said enough to de-li- st Ld Bangs Fish and Wildlife wolf rcintroduction coordinator Federal officers who transplanted 66 wolves to Yellow- stone Park and Idaho from Canada since 1995 have announced they will not bring in a third batch this winter although the program was anticipated to tun three years If the wolves continue to breed at current pace recovery goals could be met by 2001 a year earlier than planned 11 distant fireworks and between shots there isn't much to do except critique the neighbors’ calling abilities Each hunter has his own repertoire on the calls some prefer a calm summons while others rely on urgent raucous squawks that increase in decibel level as the birds pass assay Gulls hawks and coots pass by undisturbed and once in a while row of graceful single-fil- e swans drifts quietly over or a a low-flyin- ££ g Taking the wolves off the endangered list will probably not prompt Gov Phil Batt to request the state to take over “It’s not likely anything will come from this office” said Julie Pipal Bait’s press secretary “That’s not to say if they that the were going to de-li- st governor wouldn’t look at another alternative to what we have right now” Ranchers running animals in campsites accessible to the blind For wheelchair accessibility paths must he 4 feet wide and level and height adjustments yvtv-cjto1 must be made to barbecue grills fire pits and tables Lee's design also includes "tent pad" a V r a “stage" with log walls and dirt as filler A lent pad allows wheelchair users to slide from their chairs to the tent's ground level without help At one of the sites known as Mulligan Bay crew leader Stephanie Keolker had a vision to build a tent pad with wheelchair access Lee was impressed “If they want to do that it's even better” he said four-side- n -- i s d One August afternoon Lee rolled to the edge of Mulligan shale trail Bay on a brand-neThere were a few pits and bumps w AP photo Terry Lee left discusses plans for a tent pad at Squaw Lake with members of the Roque River resource team to be leveled out but he made it to the shore "This is so cool” he said pointing out a bull frog “This is the closest I've been to water in al most 25 years” Back at the campsite Lee sug- gests to the crew that he wants the tables moved farther from the fire pit and tent pad Even though they'll need to level the ground several inches to meet Lee’s request the team members leap into action "I don't know i I I’m just a tv rant or a good director hut it's gieat to get this done" he whis- pvred Bear hunt initiative battle heating up IDAHO FALLS Idaho (AP) — It was supposed to be a rational discussion of a ballot measure to outlaw the spring season and using bait or hounds to hunt black bears but initiative supporters found themselves in an emotional crossfire First they got it from the defenders of hunting privileges on stage at the televised debate then from the raucous applause and jeers of hunters in the audience More than 1(H) people mostly pro-behunting showed up for Tuesday night's debate sponsored by the Post Register and KIFI-TWhen it was over supporters of the proposition had trouble getting up from their table before being swamped by sportsmen angry that they would try to legislate personal ethics through a popular vote “How can you speak for all of us?” said Darren Klingler of Rcxhurg who cornered the two speakers representing Idaho Coalition United for Bears The coalition’s Stewart Churchwcll of Challis had said something that made him mad: that hunters who tree a ar V mw mm bear with hounds end up shooting at a “form" rather than looking at it closely to make sure it is not a nursing sow “If you're a true hunter you don't shoot at a form” Klingler said Meanwhile Tom Shea of Ucon said baiting bears is not unethical because it helps hunters identify their target and make sure they are not orphaning cubs And it is not a sure thing He said he baited hears last year and never got one Initiative supporters “make it sound like you pull out the hamburger throw it out the windows and they come running" Shea said Proposition 2 on the Nov 5 ballot would end spring hear hunting for the protection of cubs and would end hear baiting and hound hunting for ethical reasons Coalition leader Lynn Fritchman of Boise said he is a hunter who fears for the future of all types of hunting if sportsmen cannot give ground in the areas that most Idaho residents consider unsporting Previous polls by the Idaho Department of fish and Game have shown that more than ol Idaho residents oppose baiting two-thir- and hounding If consider their methods “obnoxious and atrocious they will shut down hunting" Fritchman tolil initiative non-hunic- rs opponents “We've got to clean up our act all of our acts" Don ( lower of Meiidian leader of the Sportsman's Heritage Defense Fund countered that hear hunting is no different from other types of hunting that the public finds less offensive And unlike other states he said Idaho requires hear hunters to pack the meat out and not just treat the animal as a trophy That regulation was adopted at the request of hunters who cared about their image and ethics (lower said Idaho House Speaker Michael Simpson of Bluckfoot also speaking against the initiative said the coalition is taking orders from national animal-right- s groups and trying to force their ideas on Idaho r the central Idaho mountains are complaining about wolf ' --A I depredation SPRING AIR® PILLOWTOP The return to the launching to he set up just so before the birds come The action when it starts is fast and furious and over quickly From other boats and blinds come occasional rumblings like ?iS Idaho northern Montana and Yellowstone recovery areas — for three years in a row Montana has 10 breeding pairs this year and Idaho could have 10 next year Yellowstone could join them in 1998 ing low branches and edging paths with stones can make heading across the valley like an Air Force squadron on a mission instead of being forced by storms to dive to the protective ponds Marsh Continued from Page But before federal restrictions can be removed there must be 10 breeding pairs of wolves each in the central of ADA the 1991) Americans With Disabilities Act lie modified the ADA accessibility guidelines — which were designed for urban areas — for the outdoors Ilis plans call for the use of existing materials when possible Simple changes such as clear- heron that must be a direct descendant of the pterodactyl with its bony angles and fierce beak Gradually the sun burns away the last fog bank and the breath that plumed before you earlier disappears If your luck runs had you will have nothing hut “bad” weather the clear sunny weather that is good to anyone golfing nr hiking or driving but had for watcrfowlcrs because (he birds can stay up as long as they like circling in cautious groups or area is quicker and easier than the trip out no need for a flashlight to show where obstacles lie now If the hunt went well there will be a nice row of ducks in the boat and a new story or two to tell The only bad thing is that you have to cat the ducks (although some people claim to like them) Not all stories have happy endings one hunter pulled his boat from the water last week only to sec his hunting dog in a fit of excitement at its newfound freedom run too far onto a highway and get hit by a car The driver didn't stop didn't even tap the brakes and just like that a promising young hunting dog is dead It's like losing a family member The birds aren't the only victims out here This Cutler Marsh is not the Everglades but many a boater will admit it's large enough to get lost in and it offers everything necessary for an outdoors experience that for some is almost spiritual And even if you don't find religion in the marsh that looks so desolate from the road you're sure to find life in the form of birds fish rodents and countless insects Don't miss the chance to experience it chance to hear from and sound out candidates for: A m Cache County Council is Cache School Board fX is Logan School Board iS The Utah Legislature Monday Oct 14 from 6 to 9:30 pm at the Logan High School Little Theater The public is welcome The Sponsored by Herald Journal 26 S Main Logan 7 52-45- 26 Since 1880 Now With 2 Locations Mon & Sat 9:00 am - 6:00 pm TUES - FRI 9:00 AM - 8:00 rM Edmrds furnitu 1670 S Highway 165 Providence j POOR |