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Show Sun Advocate, Price, Utah - Tuesday, May 18,1999 7A Talents, abilities and smiles highlight Special Olympics By JEREMIAH STETTLER Sports reporter Whether it was by wheelchair or by foot, more that 150 contestants met to compete in the annual special Olympics Friday morning. Although no official results were recorded, heros like Mark Thayn, who fought to complete the dash without his wheelchair, stepped forward to excel above and beyond previous er expectation. It was an empowering experience for everyone who partic. ipated," Olympics Himonas. explained special chairperson Vale It was a celebration for the special population of handicapped children in Emery and Carbon counties. With a torch leading the procession, the Olympics began Friday morning as contestants paraded around the College of Eastern Utah track. Throughout the morning, events such as the standing long jump, softball throw and dash commenced. Although volunteers provided the arms and legs for several individuals with physical disabilities, competition provided nothing but smiles for those participating. After operating locally for Kollete Nielson pulls ahead of Zachary Stettler under the of high school volunteers in wheel-pow- dash. er nearly 20 years, Himonas re- 15-2- note-worth- ports that the special Olympics has been supported by the time and money of individual businesses and organizations in the community, The contributions weve re- ceived have made it possible to buy ribbons, trophies and medals for those involved. From the standpoint of individual service, several Price residents have contributed annually to the success of the Anthony Arellano smiles for the camera during a Friday afternoon competition. Dentist Clyde Larsen has emerged as one example. His continuing support at the softball throw has permitted a smooth operation for several years. The Clampers have likewise contributed with years of faithful service in the long jump. Another contributor 0 y has been local police officer Ed Chavez, who has served as MC for the event for several years. Also recognized Friday afternoon was grand marshall Tom Roush, who was noted for his dedication to the pursuit of the handicapped as head of the special education department for the school district. Alongside volunteers from the community, Himonas affirms that the event was a wonderful experience for everyone. Increased hunting opportunities to follow Antlerless Addendum More hunters will have a chance to hunt antlerless elk and deer in Utah this fall after a May 13 meeting of the Ufah Wildlife Board in ing," Welch said. "We're more fa- miliar with the methods we're us- Salt Lake City. At the meeting the board approved Utah's 1999 Antlerless Addendum, which includes increased numbers of antlerless elk and deer permits and additional cow elk hunting opportunities. Also included in the addendum are procedures for applying to participate in this fall's hunts. The addendum should be available in early June. A total of 15,048 cow elk permits will be available in 1999, an increase of almost 2,500 over the 12,569 offered last year. Most of the increase came from the board approving 2,000 per- As a result, the Division has found that some elk herds are bigger than originally thought and that more cow elk need to be taken this fall. Welch said the Division surveys elk populations through winter aerial surveys conducted from fixed-win- g aircraft and helicopters. Of the two, helicopters allow biologists the best view for counting elk on the ground. The aerial surveys are expensive, though, and funding does not allow for every elk herd to be counted every year, Welch said. Wien a herd can't be counted, a computer model is used to project its size. Information fed into the computer model includes data about the number of elk taken during the previous hunting season and data gathered by biologists on the ground about the number of elk calves born that spring, Welch said. Welch said the elk herds on 18 of Utah's 30 wildlife management units are near, at or over the number of elk called for in Utah's Elk mits for the ' South Slope, Yellowstone area in northeast Utah. No cow elk permits were available for the area last year. Elk herds that have grown in some areas in Utah are part of the reason for the permit increase, but much of the reason is because the Division of Wildlife Resources is doing better than ever at counting elk, said Division Big Game Coordinator Mike Welch. ''Were getting better at survey ing and we're better at using them." Management Plans for those units. The Division estimates Utah's total elk population at 61,500, less than 4,000 away from a statewide objective of 65,449. Hunters who have already obtained a bull elk or a cow elk permit will not have to wait until September to purchase an additional cow elk permit this year. Instead, they may apply for one through the draw for permits that are still left after the first antlerless draw. A list of permits remaining after the first draw will be available Aug. 10 and applications for them will be accepted until Aug. 20. During the last two years, hunters have been able to purchase an additional cow elk permit in September. Utah's archery elk hunts have been moved from early September into late August this year, though. To allow archers to obtain an additional cow elk permit, before their season begins, it was necessary to move forward the time hunters could obtain an additional permit, Welch said. Any permits still remainingaf-te- r the August draw will be available for purchase beginning Sept. 1. Welch said allowing hunters to obtain an additional cow elk will help assure that this year's addi- er tional permits are distributed and will allow bull elk hunters, who are usually the most successful elk hunters, a chance to help with Utah's cow elk harvest. Taking Cow Elk During Deer season they're hunting, Welch permits, the board also approved said. , More deer hunters also may participate in this fall's antlerless deer hunts after the board 694 doe pronghorn permits, and 41 antlerless moose permits, for Utah's 1999 hunts. The 694 doe pronghorn per- mits are an increase of 29 over the 665 offered in 1998, while the 41 antlerless moose permits are 14 more than the 27 offered last ap- proved 4, 1 1 7 doe deer permits, an Elk and and increase of almost 1,500 over the Archery Muzzleloader Seasons 2,650 offered in 1998. A total of Hunters will have additional 960 of the 4,117 permits will be chances to lake a cow elk after the two-do- e permits, which allow the board approved a recommendaholder to take two doe deer. Welch said that many of Utah's tion allowing archery and muzzleloader hunters, hunting ,deer herds are continuing to reduring Utah's archery and cover from the winter of 1992 93. Of the state's 30 wildlife manmuzzleloader deer and elk seasons, to take their cow elk during agement units, 11 have deer herds those seasons. that are near, at or over the numTo take a cow elk during those ber of deer called for in Utah's archers and Deer Management Plans, Welch seasons, muzzleloader hunters must have said. a cow elk permit for the unit on The Division estimates Utah's which they're hunting and must total deer population at 315,000 take the animal with either ar- deer, 103,000 less than the a 418,000 called for in the plans. or chery equipment In addition to the elk and deer muzzleloader, depending on ,the year. Application Dates Applications for Utah's 1999 Antlerless Draw will be available by June 10, from license agents and Division offices. To be included in the draw for permits, applications must be received through the mail or. an overnight rtiail service, at the address listed on the application, no later than 5 p.m., June 28. Draw results will be available by Aug. 10. -- Cot an Idea for the Sports Page? Submit your articles today! The Sun Advocate 637-073- 2 ADVERTISEMENT Local Dealer Shocks Price CoaI Country PIayers PRESENTS a (A Workshop for the Community) lEARN tIhE skills ANd TECHNIQUES of A SUCCESsful AudiTiON! This is the first of 5 workshops taught throughout the summer. You! (All community members age 14 and older) Who is it for? Brandon Jones of the Coal Country Players Who? The College of Eastern Utahs Geary Theater Where? Wednesday, May 26th When? This workshop will be taught twice. Choose the time that Time? fits your schedule best p.m. .or p.m. to the Free public! Cost? For fun, and to prepare you for any audition you may ever Why? have. More specifically the auditions for South Pacific to be held June 2nd & 3rd. Information will be handed out at this workshop regarding the other 4 the summer. workshops to be help every other Wednesday throughout for available credit be those attending all may Dont miss this one. College 5 workshops. 8 or For more information call Tracy Leamaster in Emery 9 Julie Taylor in Price 2:00-4:0- 0 7:00-9:0- 0 748-516- .637-262- 4 Our Inventory Has To Be Reduced, Were Selling Used Cars As Low As $495 Jim Draper, general for sale will be sold on a chase a vehicle during this manager of Mountain View first come, first serve basis.' sale Mountain View Motors There will be no bid- will pay your deposit reMotors in Price, Utah announced plans today to ding; thus affording buyers quirement up to $50.00. sales event the perfect opportunity to hold a three-da- y Draper advises customthat will feature used cars purchase a quality used car ers to react quickly if they for as low as $495. This at the lowest possible price. want to take advantage of Mark Down event will For example: cars valued at the great savings during the feature the new and used $4,000 could be marked sale. Its extremely impothat you understand inventory of Mountain down to only $1,999 and rtant this sale will be held 3 that were cars This that $16,995 View. Motors. huge event will be held on Thurs- qould be as low as $12,995, days only. Once the invenday, Friday and Saturday, with some cars marked tory has been reduced, the prices will go back to norMay 20, 21 and 22, rain or down to only $495! All vehicles will be on mal. Of course, its not just shine. Mr. Draper explains,' display for your inspection an inventory reduction We 've had record sales this at Mountain View Motors in sale, it also lets us give back 9:00 to the people of Castle year in our new car de- Price, Utah betweenThurs" 6:00 a.m. and have we too County who support us. p.m. partment and Anyone needing further many used cars for a lot day, Friday and Saturday, this size. Its that simple, we May 20, 21 and 22. All ve- information should call have to reduce the number hicles will be sold on first Mountain View Motors in ofcars, trucks and vans on come first served basis. The Price at: our lot to a more manage- mark down price will be able level. We could just clearly visible and will be (435) 637-011- 0 take the cars to the auction limited to vehicles in stock or sell to other Dealers but on these sale days. OR TOLL FREE Several business manwe thought it would be on hand to argreat to offer these cars to agers will below-cofinancthe public at below whole- range easy, sale prices. Draper points ing op the spot. Interest out that the problem with rates as low as 6.4 are auctions is that the bidding available on approved often leads to inflated credit. Use your credit prices occasionally defeat- union or join a credit union ing the purpose of the sale. and Mountain View will 1355 S. Carbon Ave. During this Mark Down pay your membership fee of Price, Utah event, every vehicle ready up to $5.00. And ifyou pur st , Mountain View Motors |