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Show Oil towns NOT SO ITSY BITSY ; .r-;;f- ""o e J ; v, . - ' V jJ , .. I Amie Rose aroseheraldexUa.com 344-253- Lawmakers discuss plane Joe Pyrah ' - METRO EDITOR 2008 tax exemption V. v., V ' THURSDAY, JULY 31. H ' -- SECTION V : Larry Mendenhall, general manager of Million Air Provo, said he's aware of the situation A line through nine little but didn't know enough detail to comment further. Calls to the words dismantled a decades-oltax exemption, on airplane parts company CEO and CFO were that lawmakers are scrambling not returned Wednesday. The mistake was noticed first to fix. State Senate President John by Madsen, who also didn't return calls for comment. and Sen. Valentine, MounMark Madsen, tain, are meeting with Gov. Jon What exactly went Huntsman today to explore opwrong? tions to reinstate the exemption. Valentine won't say what opThe law used to read that tions are on the table until after sales and uses of airplane parts are exempt from the taxes today's meeting, but House Bill 165 was signed into law imposed for "installation in this year and has been in effect aircraft operated by common since July 1. carriers in interstate or foreign commerce." The gist of the bill was to enHouse Bill 165, as written courage airplane parts manufacthis year, was: "installation in turers and refurbishers one an aircraft operated by comto move to Utah. specif ically "They didn't come, they filed mon carriers in interstate or bankruptcy, and we ruined our foreign commerce, including services relating to the installaexemptions," Valentine said. tion of parts or equipment in the Rep. Brad Dee, who sponsored the bill, said he's unsure aircraft." That strikethrough if the bill actually creates a of common carriers affects the likes of Million Air and Delta problem and expects to discuss the matter with the Office of Airlines, effectively deleting a g tax exemption on Legislative Research and Genaircraft parts. The value of the eral Counsel and legislative leadership. exemption wasn't immediately "Our intent was not to create clear on Wednesday, but has only been off the books since any tax increase for anyone," the Ogden Republican said. July 1. DAILY HERALD d Seven-year-ol- d Wonders 0WS Emily Torgersen of Oceanside, Cal. watches animal show in Spanish Fork Wednesday. h lift- - MARIO RUIZDaily Herald a rose haired tarantula crawl up her arm during a Wild Genola brings the wild to children Janice Peterson DAILY HERALD "any kids have never touched a baby skunk or an African pigmy hedgehog, and Jhey may not have chased a tortoise across the lawn. But, with the help of Genola-base- d Wild Wonders, toddlers and teenagers around Utah County have had the chance to get in touch with some of Utah's wilder creatures and some from around the world. Wild Wonders is a state and federally licensed facility for wild animals that cannot be sent back to the wild. Run by Sarah and Spencer Jacobsen, the facility houses more than 20 wild and exotic animals, which are frequently taken to schools to educate children. The took a fox, a raccoon, a baby skunk and a hedgehog to Spanish Fork for a presentation to Segway employees and their children Wednesday, where even young toddlers were entranced by the animals. Most were brave enough to stroke the skunk down its back and touch the prickly hedgehog, but only a handful of children were willing to let the tarantula scale their arm. "My kids are a little nervous around animals, so I think it helps them to not be so nervous and see animals are OK," said Salem resident Allison Levie, who attended with her young boys. son was afraid to Levie's touch most animals, but he managed to pet the large tortoise as it lumbered son, Sam, eagerly by. Her ran across the lawn after the tortoise and even approached the playful baby skunk as it grabbed onto curious children's legs. Jacobsen said the program goes to science classes, preschool groups and even company gatherings. She said it presents a unique opportunity for residents who do not live close to the Hogle Zoo, and she hopes the 'V. ;Ni,- a j '" 1 ' ','"' , f v.'w" . Veil Falls Bridal ifN fire contained Jeremy Duda DAILY high-scho- See MARIO RUIZDaily American Fork officials are warning people who slide down the hills of Evergreen Park, or on the hills on its north and east side, on ice blocks or water-covere- d plastic sheets. There are now signs at the park in northeast American Fork prohibiting the activities, though the City Council has not voted on a ban. The activities are harming the grass at the park, said American Fork parks superintendent Cal Houghton. When ice blocking, individuals put a towel or other covering on a block of ice, then sit on it and ride it down the hill. Most of those using the hill, however, have set up tarps and run water on them, then slide down with or without inner tubes. Terrie Card, whose home is near the park, said both activities are fun for people. "It is a really reasonable activity for a lot HERALD After battling the blaze for nearly a week, firefighters had the fire at Bridal Veil Falls fully contained Wednesday evening. Forest Service spokeswoman Kim Osborn said the fire was percent contained as of Wednesday afternoon, and 100 percent contained by 6 p.m. The fire has not spread since it burned about 240 acres between Thursday night and Monday. Though the blaze was fully contained by Wednesday night, a helicopter crew from Twin See 80-9- 0 Ice blocking prohibited in A.F.'s Evergreen Park NORTH COUNTY STAFF Herald marmot to children Spencer Jacobsen of Wild Wonders shows a yellow-bellie- d ANIMALS, C4 and their parents in Spanish Fork on Wednesday. Barbara Christiansen DILGERDaily Herald CRAIG The remains of the Bridal Veil Falls Restaurant and the charred trees on the surrounding ridge on Monday. ! FIRE, CIA of people," she said. "It goes fast and lots of people can do it." It takes about half an hour to set up the tarps and get the water ready. A property owner near the top of the hill takes reservations and allows the home's water to be used for a fee. Card said the activity leaves some marks on the grass. "It has a couple of lines," she said. "So be it. We are enjoying our park." Councilwoman Sherry Kramer told the other City Council members about the issue earlier this month. She suggested there could be a rotation in which different areas could be used at different times to minimize the wear on the grass. Another option she suggested was for groups to leave a deposit or rent the area from the city's parks department. Melanie Marsh, the city's chief of staff, See RAY MEESEDaity l 1. r Herald Tara Huohes. aBYU freshman from California, sits on a block of ice while sliding down a hill at Rock ICE BLOCKING, C4 Canyon Park in Provo on Monday. Ice blocking has been banned from Evergreen Park in American Fork. r i C4 i' ''' ' ' ' ' iii.r,, t M. I.I ll l,.l.l.l..l.. |