Show 8 Gunnison Valley News Fishing License Fee Increase Approved by Utah Wildlife Board For 2003 $1 New fishing waters may one day be available in towns and cities across Ltah after the Utah Wildlife Board approved a SI fishing license fee increase that would start m 2iV)3 Money raised from the increase would be used to develop and manage fishing waters — called community fisheries — in towns and cities throughout the state The board approved the $1 increase at its Dec 18 meeting in Salt Lake City The Utah Legislature must approve the increase dunng its upcoming session for it to become official Dunng the session the legislature will also decide whether to approve a $2 increase approved by the Wildlife Board in Part of that increase May would be used for a Blue Ribbon Fisheries program The goal of the Blue Ribbon Fisheries program is to improve fish habitat and angler access at selected waters throughout Utah If the legislature approves the requests the cost of a Utah season fishing license would increase from $24 to $27 2003 while beginning Jan the cost of a combination cense would increase from $32 to $33 The $27 fishing license cost would be similar to the $23 32 average currently charged in surrounding states Colorado (Arizona California Idaho Nevada and Wyoming) The proposal to increase the fishing license fee bv $1 was the board by the brought Utah Angler's Coalition a of angler and outdoor group organizations "There is not a town or city in Utah that doesn't have a need and w'ouldn't benefit from this type of program" says Ed to Kent of the Utah Angler” s Coa- areas that border these fisheries and to develop management plans to fortify the ongoing vitality of existing and newly created community fisheries Drew Cushing urban fisheries coordinator for the Division of Wildlife Resources says anglers would enjoy many benefits if there were more community fisheries in Utah "More families would have lition’ "Currently there are about 121 surface acres of ponds located in cities and towns opportunities to fish throughout Utah but the need which would give parents a for these waters is much chance to spend quality time with their children" he said greater "In the last two years the Di"These fisheries would also be vision of Wildlife Resources easily accessible which would has received tremendous intergive more young elderly and est from city and county govphysically challenged people a ernments throughout the state chance to fish" in developing additional local Kent says some senior citifisheries" zens have stopped fishing beKent says the $1 increase cause of the difficulty in reachwould raise about $480000 ing fishing waters and that additional fisheries would get yearly that could be supplemented on a basis many of them back into the by grants from the Federal Sport sport He envisions a mentor "This would be program that would Fishing fund pair these a tremendous source of fundsenior citizens with youths ing to improve develop and who want to learn to fish '"I manage community fisheries" can also see young people inhe said troduced to fishing at these waters through special proRandy Radant Aquatic for the Division of grams hosted by the Division Wildlife Resources says the and local fishing groups" he additional money would be said Contact: Ed Kent (801) used to create new community Andrew Cushing fisheries to manage existing (801) or Mark Hadley ' community fisheries and to (801) purchase fish for stocking into these waters Money would also be used to promote and enhance habitat and riparian December 26 2001 Salina Sun Need ideas to promote peace in our home when there is is not peace around us? by Tom Lee Utah State University Extension Family and Human Development Specialist There are several things a family can do to make home a place of peace even in a violent and uncertain world The lessons children learn from family and other trusted adults in the community will have a lasting impact on them Consider the following points Avoid Fostering Hate and Prejudice When confronted with terrible acts of aggression in our community and world it is easy to develop fear suspicion and hate for a person or group of people Teach children to separate the person from the behavior to condemn an action without condemning or hating a person It is especially important for parents to overcome those prejudices and fears Children who learn prejudice and hate from parents are likely Answer tential to influence youth Parents can limit both the amount and the kind of media that comes into their home Extended exposure to news coverage showing violence should also be limited Treat children with respect and teach them to respect others There are opportunities every day in homes churches neighborhoods and schools for concerned adults to teach the values of respect for the rights of others respect for self and personal responsibility for actions Speak respectfully to children Show respect by taking time to listen to them and by taking their ideas seriously Talk about how your values have guided your actions in specific personal situations Teach kindness Children aren't bom knowing how to get along with others but research has shown that even infants have a natural sense of empato carry those feelings throughthy or concern for others Children learn through countless out their lives Decrease the violence in experiences in the home school your child's world Video church and youth group to degames the Internet movies and velop that inborn characterispopular music all have the po- - tic into kindness or unkindness In general if children are treated with kindness they will treat others with kindness Obviously children will encounter unkindness from other chil Lack of sleep can cause problems during the day dren adults and sadly even from people in their own home But if adults treat youth with kindness this will help teach youth to treat others that way Discipline without violence All children sometimes misbehave and all parents get frustrated and angry at times How we deal with these situations sends a message about dealing with anger that is much more powerful than what we say Hitting yelling or using other coercive methods will likely teach children to deal with problems in these ways Be a Positive Role Model As parents grandparents teachers and others who care about youth we need to remember to live our lives as if someone is watching us Someone is Our youth are constantly watching our example including how we deal with frustration anger and conflict By your example help children leam to disagree without being disagreeable Help them leam to express their ideas without being hostile Help them look for things they share in common with others not the differences The next time you consider acting violently think about the lesson you are teaching and respond the way you hope your children will respond when they become adults i C7 A lack of sleep at night can lead to many kinds of problems during the day — from minor irritability to decreased job performance to falling asleep at the wheel Causes of sleep deprivation include anxiety depression and hormonal fluctuations Drinking too much caffeine during the day can give you withdrawal symptoms that can Our sincere gratitude for your confidence and support during the past year It is good friends and customers like you that make our business successful OUR WARMEST WISHES TO YOU & YOURS FOR A HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON From fS All Of Us At White’s Sanitation disrupt sleep Iron deficiency is another cause as is drastic dieting persistent pain certain medications and sleep disorders like sleep apnea If you find yourself extremely tired or nodding off during the day talk with your doctor about possible solutions Beat your Deductible! 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