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Show I Newlofficerslfor NSHSIStudentbody, See Story on page Volume.70 1 Ls Spotlighting Js pylDWB 1 See Story on page l Price 50 Cents Wednesday, May 19, 1993 Number 20 Salina City Police find car at bottom of City Pond Salina City Police have had a busy week as they tracked down stolen vehicles, stereos, and break ins in local businesses. Chief Police Gordon Kiesel said that on Monday, May 10, some ladies who were out for their morning walk reported that some boys in a car had harassed them. A report was made that a CD player and discs had been stolen from a vehicle parked in front of the owners home. Tuesday morning, a break-i- n was reported at Salina Feed and Supply. Also on Tuesday, Kevin Roberts reported that his 1991 Chevy Luna had been stolen. As investigation continued on all these events. Chief Kiesel said he had a hunch that the city pond should be checked to see if a vehicle had been buried there. After investigation, a car was indeed found submerged in the pond. The pond was partially drained, then Charles Williams, and Lynn Christensen, Jim Casto, and Kim Robinson and a Robinson Trucking Wrecker were finally successful in getting the car out of the pond. More investigation found that the car had been stolen in Salt Lake by four juveniles. On Thursday, the stolen Roberts car was found in St. George. One juvenile was arrested, however, three other juveniles are still at large, as investigation continues. Another car was stolen in this area and later found in Salt Lake City. Chief Kiesel urges that everyone be sure to take the keys out of the vehicle and then lock it after each use. officer explains legislation on spotlighting animals at night DWR Fred Pannunzio DWR Officer The 1993 Utah Legislature, under the leadership of Rep. Eradley Johnson, Aurora, passed a new law allowing spotlighting of raccoons, striped skunks, red fox and coyote - and many questions have arisen about the new law. The law says that coyote, red fox, raccoon or striped skunk can be spotlighted where allowed by a county ordinance enacted pursuant to this law. This means that the law cannot be in effect in Sevier County currently because there is no such law on the books. .The Cunty Commission will be discussing the issue this week, but their action is not known at press time. B ut until the county does take action, spotlighting the above named animals is illegal. When and if the county does create such an ordinance, you must remember the following: no spotlighting can be done from any kind of motor vehicle - and the spotlight cannot be attached to any motor vehicle. In other words, the hunter can have a light light attached to a helmet, or carry a hand-hel- d Whether or not the county adopts an ordinance, it is illegal to carry any type of loaded gun in any vehicle. There are only two exceptions to the above: If any of these animals are causing damage or predation, any person can lawfully act to protect his crops or domestic animals from predation by these animals. Or, an animal damage control agent acting in his official capacity undo a memorandum of agreement with the Division of Wildlife Resources can take any of these animals legally. Laws prohibiting spotlighting of all other protected wildlife still apply, and we will continue to strictly enforce these laws. Editors Note: The law was enacted to reduce the predation upon pheasants, according to Rep. Johnson. There are some who disagree with this viewpoint. They say that the biggest factor in the reduction of the pheasant population is lack of habitat. There are fewer places for the pheasant to take cover or raise their hatchlings as more and more land is developed. Another factor that could be having an effect on the pheasant population is the chemical sprays used throughout the season on the fields. Their effect on the eggs or young birds is not definitely known, but it stands to reason that it must have some kind of a derogatory results. STUDENT COMMUNITY SERVICE These Junior students from North Sevier High School were filling a Core requirement of community service as they cut weeds and cleaned up the corner of 1 st East and State Street. Students had also cleaned up the corner near NSHS where a new Welcome to North Sevier High sign will be placed next week. i Council asked to help Firemen purchase 'Jaws of Salina City Council met May 3 for their regular meeting. One resident asked the council to have the low water pressure checked near the freeway businesses. He said that water pressure needed to be boosted for new growth. A chain restaurant has inquired about the area. After discussion, the council decided to check into upgrading the water system in that area. An amendment to Ordinance Paragraph ID to extend the ATV trail to 100 South State Street was 10-3-- 14 Meeting on grazing livestock on federal lands is held More than 850 ranchers crowded into a meeting hall in Grand Junction, CO recently for a town meeting dealing with fees for grazing livestock on federal lands in the West. Utahs turnout to the meeting was very poor, according to Bill Crane, Salina, who went to the meeting. Allowing cattle to graze on public lands is under fire by Environmentalists and other organizations. A hike in grazing fees had been proposed, and ranchers were invited to attend the meeting to tell Interior Secretary Bruce Babbit what they thought about the issue. The leeling expressed was nai any significant increase in grazing fees for federal lands would decimate the sheep and cattle industry. They added that if cattlemen were unable to continue in the business due to higher fees, they would likely be subdividing their lands into either private housing or resort activity areas, creating a serious loss of habitat for wildlife and would damage ecosystems. Many felt that in the absence of a viable livestock industry in the West, many main street businesses would be forced to close their doors due to lost revenue from the ranchers. A Utah survey on the issue revealed the following: The average ranch spends about $20,000 annually on food, clothing, fuel and other necessities, not including feed, veterinary supplies and state and federal taxes. This means that western public land ranches spend a total of $800 million directly in their communities. They also invest an average of over $8,000 per ranch for fences, watering facilities, spring development and corrals on federal grazing lands. More than half the ranchers surveyed said they could continue operating on a smaller scale if federal grazing rights were lost to them; 20 percent said they would opt for retirement in that event, and roughly 16 percent said they would seek other employment 55 percent of Utahs ranchers said they would approved. Doug Heath asked the council for a purchase order to obtain fencing for the ball parks. He said no money would come out of city funds, as money has been donated for the project. Approved. Councilman Dwaine Burr asked the council if he could pursue different areas of funding to obtain the Life' Jaws of Life for the Salina Fire Department. Councilwoman Nancy Frame asked that each department head submit a budget for the department for the next council meeting. The council was asked to support the plan to have a tourist information center at Cedar Creek. The county will donate $2,000 worth of maps and brochures. The Center would be staffed with a full time senior citizen member. Chief Gordon Kiesel expressed his concern about the location and hazards with traffic. However Mayor Andreason will write a letter of support. Six building permits were approved; five business licenses were approved. The next meeting of the Salina City Council will be held Monday, June 7, beginning at 7 p.m. Anyone with questions or concerns for the Council is welcome to attend. Residents urged to use services of the Bookmobile while Library is closed Free Library cards are now available from the Bookmobile to all interested people in the North Sevier area. Denise Lindsay and Barbara Laier, of the Sevier County Library Services Board urge everyone to take advantage of the Bookmobile, especially now while the Salina library is closed for renovation. The plastic user cards are individually coded and will be available for each interested family. Just drop in at the Bookmobile. Service to the North Sevier area is available every 14 days on Mondays. Books are availalbe for readers (fi tui The schedule is as follows: 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. - Sunnybrook Drive, Salina; 3 to 4:15 p.m. - Old Church, Redmond 4:45 to 6:15 p.m. Chapel, Aurora. Dates are June 14, June 28, July 12, July 26, August 9, August 23, and September 20 North Sevier High School students elect officers for 1993 - 1994 Angela Freeman Elections were held recently at North Sevier High School to determine next years studentbody and class officers. New officers for the 1993-9- 4 school year are: Brandon Foote, studentbody president; Sarah Mason, Vice President; Jason Sperry, Secretary; Brant Hallows, Historian; and Ryan Larsen, Treasurer. Elected as class leaders for the upcoming school year are: Senior C;ass: Trisha Johnson, President; Katrina Rasmussen, Vice President; Dana Jones, Secretary; and Audrey Hales, Treasurer. Junior Class: Brenda Coates, President; Eric (Ogar) Mason, Vice President; Alicia Allred, Secretary; and Bonnie Johnson, Treasurer. Sophomore Class: Michael Hales, President; Tyler Taylor, Vice President; Jared Nielson, Secretary; and Chandler Erdei, Treasurer. Sevier County begins mosquito spray program throughout the area AT THE BOTTOM OF SALINA IRRIGATION POND this vehicle submerged at the bottom of the Citys irrigation pond, found Police Salina City past the new city park. Several leads had given the law enforcement officers the clue that the stolen vehicle might be found there. Investigation is continuing. Summer brings with it the annual appearance of mosquitos. The pests can become an irritant to both people and livestock. Each year Sevier County provides a county-wid- e spray program to help keep the mosquito population down. Director of the program is John Johnson. , The chemical used is Malathion. Johnson says that about five minutes after Malathion is sprayed, it dissipates. If spray should get on anyone, it is removed by showering. The spray trucks follow a set routine, so that people can know when the spraying will be done in their area. In a recorded message will addition by calling 896-663truck. Spraying usually give the route of the spray begins about 9 p.m. and ends at 1 a.m., Johnson added. Spraying occurs in the North Sevier area as follows: Tuesday nights - Aurora Wednesday - Redmond Thursday - Salina The trucks do not spray on Friday or Saturday nights. 6, |