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Show Lehi Free Press New Utahl - 'J i Tips i iJ s V, for safe winter driving when deer appear Use extra caution when driving in the hours before dawn and just after dusk. These are the most likely times to find deer moving from area to area. When you see a deer crossing sign posted, drive with extreme caution. Slow down in areas where dense roadside vegetation may conceal deer. Exercise caution in urban and suburban areas of the state where residential and commercial development has expanded around deer herds. Most accidents occur October through May when roads are icy. Drive slower during these times to stop without losing con- Be prepared for them to stop suddenly or to dart back the way they came. Watch for them, both down the road and far off to each side. If it looks as if you're going to hit a deer, then hit it and maintain control of your vehicle. Instincts may tell you to stant rate of speed. swerve and avoid it but the results can be even worse than an actual collision. It usually is safer to strike the deer than another obect, such as a tree or another vehicle. Don't assume deer will proceed across a road or maintain a con 0 Deer Josh Hunter, a member of the Lehi Longhorn Rodeo Club while in high school, hopes to qualify for the College National Finals Rodeo. Former Longhorn sets sights on College National Finals Rodeo wrestling efforts helped him to become the reserve champion. Lehi's Josh Hunter, 21, is takJosh started his collegiate ing aim at the College National career at UVSC, then transFinals Rodeo as he joins the ferred to SLCC when his Uncle, team at Utah StateUintah Gordon Wilson, started a rodeo Basin this season. team there. He made the move A veteran of rodeo to Vernal to compete on the competition, Josh is a former rodeo team and also to complete member of the Longhorn Rodeo his business administration Team at Lehi High School and degree. comes from a rodeo family. Josh competes in calf roping, His father Fred was competsteer wrestling and team roping event at a in college and finished ninth in ing in a rodeo in Pleasant 1997 for the Rocky Mountain professional grove the night Josh was born. Region. He's aiming at winning His mother Nancy is a the calf roping event in 1999 e barrel racer who made a trip to and to be a finisher in the Dodge Circuit Finals in team roping and steer 1996. She's currently seeded wrestling. sixth in the Wilderness Circuit. He thinks his team has a good chance Younger brother Wyatt as well. We is a current have good peoreally ple coming Longhorn member who Every back, and with finished sixth our new peois in calf roping ple, we are Finals and 11th in ready to push CSI- - (Colleges t e r -of Southern ' wrestling at the Idaho) for the"1' high school state title this year," finals last he said. Josh attended both communiyear. Josh was a high school stand- ty colleges on academic scholarout too. He qualified for the ships, but said he feels fortunate state finals all three years, and to have a portion of his present won the cutting event his junior academic expenses covered as a and senior years, also finishing result of his position on the fourth in calf roping. His steer rodeo team. By Ted Hauisey Special to New Utah 10-ye- ar calf-ropin- g top-rat- He plans to enter a career in management after college and may focus on a job in public relations, but that doesn't mean he's planning to give up rodeo. "I would like to stay in the horse business and remain involved with the sport of rodeo after college," Josh said. "I want to set my own schedule and work with the public, and of course I really enjoy rodeo. Every cowboy's goal is to go to the National Finals Rodeo." Judging by his track record Call or come and meet us. 5 collisions by approximately 40 percent. Although there is no guaranteed method to avoid accidents with a deer, motorists are encouraged to heed the following tips to reduce the risk of these dangerous encounters, provided by Kemper Insurance Company and other sources: Many hunters claim that deer whistles are an inexpensive and effective way to prevent deer from crossing in front of your vehicle, although no published scientific studies support those claims. These sonic devices are easily installed at the front end of any car, truck or motorcycle and are activated as air passes through them at speeds above 35 miles per hour. The sound emitted is audible to animals, but not humans, and the unit is available at sporting goods stores for under $10. car-de- You '11 be glad 756-743- realty LOW! Refinance or Purchase NOW! CALL TODAY We'll make getting your loan easy. American Fork 794 East Slate you did! WOW! Rates are i Purchase or Refinance New Construction Poor Credit Loans Available Mobile and Manufactured Homes Bruce Hrnnksen Continued from page brakes to warn others. Do not slam on your brakes, unless that is the only alternative. While crashes most often occur on paved local and county roads, freeways aren't exempt. If you see a deer, slow down, dnve cautiously and assume other deer are nearby. Often there are many more that you don't see. Locallv Owned New $0 down program Low Loan Fees and Rates directly t When slowina or stopping after sighting a deer on or near the road, be aware of drivers behind you. If possible, use your emerqencv flashers or tao vour tyi Aspen Mortgage trol. 9? Wednesday, January 6, 1999 - Page 4 Visit our homepage at: www.aspenmic East Main American Fork 1 756-434- 8 PP"l high-frequen- v i tr y All t ii REGULAR MERCHANDISE Take an additional 40 i J LLZJ Colette OFF the lowest marked price of clearance items. All Sales Final On Clearance Items ed top-fiv- enjoy rodeo. I cowboy's goal to go to the National Rodeo. - Josh Hunter mm. IrsJiA V i li i i Roadkill not for the taking; misdemeanor fines imposed Paul Bedont, Division of Wildlife Resources Depredation and Division Technician, Southeastern Region Lieutenant Mike Milburn remind motorists that taking deer possession of a or elk is illegal without the proper authorization. The violation is a Class A misdemeanor. Milburn warns.Typically, deer and elk killed by vehicular collisions are not fit for human consumption. If a wildlife officer can look at the carcass, he may issue a donation slip, but that's more the exception than the rule." Bedont indicate." that of the seven deer he picked up Dec. 2, two were bucks which had their antlers sawed off. Bedont added, "If you have antlers without a valid permit, you're in trouble. Taking the deer antlers from a or elk is a Class B misdemeanor." The Utah Big Game Proclamation states: "A person may possess antlers or horns or parts of antlers or horns only from: (a) lawfully harvested big game; (b) antlers or horns lawfully purchased; or (c) shed antlers or horns." It's also unlawful for a motorist to pick up a roadkill without permission. Bedont related the report he black received of a bear two weeks ago on HWY-19- road-kille- d road-kille- d 1 near the Monument. Bamberger By the time he arrived, the black bear had been picked up by a passing motorist. That party was guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. For more information contact your nearest Division regional office or the Division's Salt Lake City office at (801) 4) rh A - - It ccii!d be a best seller. But iVs 4ie You can't buy the Consumer Information Catalog. But you can get low-cogovernment pubit, free! Send for the latest guide to more than 200 free or lications. The Catalog is free. The information is priceless. 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