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Show a DAILY Yellowstonebison hunt nears close;officials call it a success Eruption of second volcano in Alaska THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. detectedbysatellite THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ANCHORAGE,Alaska — A volcanoin the Aleutian Islands coughed upan ash cloud Monday, prompting the Alaska VolcanoObservatory to raise the mountain's threatlevel to code red. Codered, the highest threat level; means a significant eruption is occurring. Satellites detected the cloud afterit detached from the summit of 5,676-foot Cleveland Volcano,located near the Aleutian chain's halfway int Scientists said the 22,000foot high ashcloudis relatively small, about two miles long, but couldstill be a menacetoflights in the area. No communities are expected to receiveash fallout, and there are nosigns of continuous ash emissions. It's the secondvolcano to eruptin Alaskathis year. Augustine Volcanoin south-central Alaska began spewing ash in mid-January. Cleveland,on uninhabited Chuginadak Island,last erupted in July. Normal eruption activity includesshort-lived explosions of ash from the summit, the observatory said. Ashfrom the volcano has blocked air routesin the past. Airlines redirected transPacificflights arter three explosions on Feb.19, 2001, and interstateflights in western Alaska were canceled that day: Onthe Net: b:Alaska Volcano Observatory: http:/Avww. avo.alaska. edu/ Tuesday, February 7, 2005 HERALD _ BILLINGS, Mont. — Hunters havekilled 39 bison that left Yellowstone National Park in Montana'sfirst bison seasonin 15 years. With just more than a weekleft in the three-month season,and the state lawmaker who sponsored thebill authorizing the season already is declaring it a success. Sen. Gary Perry said the hunt was meant to be a step toward treating bison that migrate into Montana the same as elk, moose orother wildlife. “It was a start, and that’s what we wanted,kindofa test runto see howit might be accepted by the public and other interested groups,” Perry, a Republican, said Monday. “It wasa start, and that's what we wanted, kind ofa test run to see how it might be accepted by the public and other interested groups.” Sen. Gary Perry Republican Fifty licenses initially were issued for the hunt, which began Nov.15 and ends Feb.15. Asof Saturday, hunters had killed 39 bison, said MelFrost, a spokeswoman for the state DepartmentofFish, Wildlife and Parks. That numberincluded six killed under licenses issuedto American Indian tribes in Montana, she said. Another five bison were killed over the weekend by members of the Nez Perce tribe of Idaho,she said. Those animals werekilled under an 1855 treaty, and the hunters werenot subject to i state regulation. The bison hunting is on top of efforts by the state to control bison that wander into Montana in searchof winter forage anid maycarry the cattle disease’? brucellosis, which causes cows to abort their calves. 4 The hazing or capture of @; wanderingbisonis permitted undera state-federal plan ai at reducing the possible spré i of the disease, which infect, tl Grace Myers Elmer 89, passed awayquietly on Friday, ‘Echoes of American Slavery’ premieres Utah Valley State College Theatre Departmentpresents. “Echoes of American Slavery.” to celebrate Black History Month Thursdaythrough Saturdayat 7:30 p.m.in the Ragan Theater. Theplaytells thestory ofslaves as they aresold to the highest bidder on the auction block andfollowsfirst-hand accounts of the Americanslavelife on the plantation in the 1860s. Thescript for the production was deriveddirectly from transcriptions of more than 2,300 interviews and 500 photographs from the Slave Narrative Collection of the Federal Writer's Project compiled in 1936 and 1938, archived at the Library of Congress, Producer Adam Slee, 24, a UVSC theater major and junior from Kittanning,Pa., came across the collection while conduct- ing personal research on Americanhistory. Slee presented his findings to other historians and shared his idea for a production with theatre department Chairman Terry Petrie, who signed on to co-author anddirect the show. Slee and Petrie structured the piece into a multi-media docu- mentaryand dramatization of the accountsof formerslaves. The production incorporates actual images from the collection as well as interviews with scholars,histovians and students Tickets are $6-10 and are available from Campus Connection at 863-8797. Mathesontospe to speak UVSC's Centerfor the Study of Ethics and the Office of the Presidentwill co-host a lecture by Congressman Jim Matheson,D-Utah,Fridayat 3 p.m. in the Liberal Arts Build- ing, room 101. Mathesonwill presenta lecturetitled, “ Issues in Energy and Transportation.” Mathesonserves as a member on the House Transportation Committee and the House Financial Services Committee. Specifically, he is on the subcommittees that oversee highways,transit and avia- CongressionalDistrict, which includes 15 countiesin eastern and southern Utah and takes in the most populous southern Utah cityof St. George. He cally conservative democratic group. the Blue Dog Budget Task Force. Before his politi- cal career, Matheson worked in the energyindustry for 13 years for various local companies as well as his ownfirm. For moreinformation, contact the Center for the Study of Ethics at 863-8455. February3, 2006,of catises incident toage. ‘She was born December29, 1916, TODAY LECTURE; UVSCwill host the Ambassadorof the Republic of Azerbaijan to the United States, Hafiz M. Pashayev, at 10 a.m. in the Liberal Arts Building, room 110. Ambassador Pashayev will address the audience with a lecturetitled, “Azerbaijan and Utah , the fourth of nine daughters born only collegiate wrestling team, will face North DakotaState at 7 p.m. in the UVSC Activities Center. UVSC students and employees getin free with valid ID. For tickets, call 863-8998. WEDNESDAY cock Myers, She moved to Spring Lake. She married Max Albert Elmer, October 30, 1933, in Payson, Utah. He preceded herin death, November 3, 1986. They madetheir home in Payson; and,later lived in Springville, until they retired and then moved to St. George. She worked as a seamstress for Zions Upholstery, and she and Max Service and Learningwill host a in the Sorensen Centerin front of the Grande Ballroom. To sign up for an appointment,call 863-8786 or e-mail volunteer@uvsc.edu. To donate, you must weigh at least 110 pounds andbe at least 18 yearsold. MONOLOGUES: Aspart of a national Campaignto stop violence against womenandgirls, the gender studies club at UVSC will host “V-Day” at 7 p.m. in the Centre Stage of the Sorensen Student Center. All proceedsfrom the event will benefit the UVSC Donner/Galbraith Scholarship Fund, Tickets to the V-Day Monologues are available at Campus Connection at 963-8797, for $10 or $7 with UVSCID. For moreinformation, contact Derek Hall at 863-8484, ing care of, and feeding family andfriends. She was talented with handwork, making many crocheted afghans and dolls. She was always veryactive. ‘She was a memberof The Church Bliss, andRita Gaily. Funeral services will be Thursday, February 9, 2006,1 p.m., at the Walker Mortuary, 587 South 100 West, Payson, wherefriends may call Wednesday, 6-8 p.m; or, Thurs- Benjamin LaRay Blake, of Mid- land,paso away Thursday, February2, Bornay 10, 1954, to Benton LaRayBlake and Helen Jean Owens Blake in Safford, Phoenix, Ari- ManorCarein South Ogden for their kind and loving care during the last two months ofherlife. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.walkerfamilymortu- aries.com. SpencerJared Blake, serving an LDS Mission in Salta, Argentina; RebeccaBlake of Midland, TX; and Heidi Blake of Midland, TX; parents, Benton andJean Blake of American Fork, UT;siblings: Karen Blackham and husband, Paul, of ing high school graduation, jhe continued his education . at Brigham Young Universityin Provo, Utah, where he received his Bachelor's and Master's of Accoun- tancy degrees. He served a two- year LDS mission in Dusseldorf, Germ: On February7, 1976, he marrie. Rae Smith in the LDS Temple in Provo, Utah. He was an active memberof The Church of Je- sus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ranch, Lid. He was the Assistant General Manager and Chief Financial Officer, served as trustee of several Fasken family trusts, and wasa Director of the family foundation, The Prairie Foundation Benis survived by his wife, OBITUARYFEES ey rl rare cares 1 erty he anor Oe ad mute laced by the lu eral nome PROV COE Career Success obituary ratesareafollows 25-30 characterspet line) ato $5 00 Nag or veterans and friends maycall from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday evening at the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home,646 East 800 North, Orem; and, from 9:4510:45 a.m. prior to the services at the church. Interment at Orem City Cemetery. Condolences maybe sent to the family at: www.walkerfamilymor- tuaries.com, DEATH NOTICES Laycee Lynne Kooyman,26,died Thursday, February 2, 2006 in Olathe, Kansas. Funeral arrange- mentswill be announced by Walker Mortuary, Spanish Fork. Sets ee $52 00 cludes 4 rewspanerclpnings. -\ dhobtotcioahertbeacom or 36-0011 > Serving Utah Valley nce 1928 676 SOUTH MAIN, OREM 801225-9003 mAs DEADLINES, Tuescay Sahay i ah his currentwife, Rita Alice Kirstine in 1981. Robert is survived byhis wife Rita; children Robert (Robyn) Snow, Randal (Sheila) Snow, Rich- announced Ponstel Hotaof Cre Allen Lewis Davidson, 66, of Ma- ‘on, Urah, died February 4, 2006 ‘al Servicés are pending and oneay 1.00 p.m. of Sunday to be e-maijed or taxed, Proto deadtines samme as above with two more on the way. He was preceded in death by his parents,his sister Marilyn Cox, former wife Glenda Wright, and daughter LyndaJacobsen. Wewill miss you Dad. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 9, 2006 at 2:00 p.m.at the Berg Mortuary Drawing Room Chapel, 185 E. Center Street, Provo,Utah. Friends maycall at the mortuary Thursday afternoon from 12:30-1:45 p.m. Interment, Provo City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to info@BergMortuary.com. Elda P. Throckmorton Elda LaVernePierce Throckmorton, 91, died February5, 2006 at her daughter's homein So. Jordan, Utah. Born March16, 1914 in Giles, ters, Naomi Greenhalgh,Elaine (Larry) Farr, Roxie (William) Fackrell, Karla Dee (Louis) Gregg; 21 grandchil- dren, 81 great grandchildren, WayneCo., Utah to Martin 48 great great grandchildren. riet Ann Peter- ceded in death Riley and Har- She was pre- son Pierce. She by her husband, daughter, Nora Fackrell, solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS son-in-law,ee Gr anda pel grandson, Trent Butler. Funeralservices will be Thurs- Temple. He died November 18, 1971, Elda wasan active memberof the Church of Jesus Christ of Lat- where friends maycall from 10:30 wary 1932 in Victor, Utah. Their marriage was later day, Feb. 9th at 12:00 in the Payson Park Ward,110 South 300 West ter-day Saints. She enjoyed reading, to 11:45 a.m. prior to services. Insewing, knitting; crocheting and terment, Santaquin Cemetery under arranging flowers. the direction of Holladay-Brown She is survived by four daughFuneral Home, Santaquin. Niles W. Drage He was particularly proud ofhis military service during World War I, oe in the European The- on February ater (France, 4, 2006,at his home,after a long and val- Belgium, and Germany). But perhaps his iant battle with greatest battle Parkinson's disease. was with the disease that Niles was held him cap- born March8, 1923,the oldest tive. He is now free and armed son of William Drage and Adell Rasmussen in Salina, Utah. He was educated in the Spanish Fork schools (formal education), but received with his testimonyof the gospelof Jesus Christ, and has moved his “theater” of battle to the other side of the veil. — his “master’s” degree from SHK (the School February 8, 2006 at 11:00 of Hard Knocks), He married his a.m.in the Spanish Fork 7th Ward sweetheart, Ada (Faye) Henderson on March 27, 1942. Their marriage was later solemnized March5, 1947 in the Salt Lake LDS temple. Niles was blessed with four special children, surviving are: Wayne (Jolene) of Magna, Barry(Jackie) Chapel, 800 East 400 North. Family and friends maycall Tuesday, February 7th, 2006 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Walker Mortuary, 187 S. Main, ish Fork, and Wednesday from 9:45-10:45prior to services at the of Spanish Fork, Shane (Judy) of Salt Lake, and Sue (Russ) Hortin of CoaWille, and a bonus daughter, Debbie Adams,Richfield. Heis also survived by 19 grandchildren, 21 great cata and 2 greatgreat grandchildren. Niles was the vived by a sister, Karen Hermansen, of Santaquin. He was preceded in death by a brother, Don, and a sister, Rhea Daly. He was an active member of the LDS Church, serving in a variety of callings. He was a longtime member of the American Legion. He also worked and served for many years with the Blackhawk Encampment. Heretired from Geneva Steel after 36 plus years of employment church. Interment will be in the Spanish Fork cemetery, after brief milit services conducted by the American Legion, under the direction of his grandson, Sergeant Jeremy Drage, 18th Airborne Battalion, Ft. Bragg, North Carolina. His family wishes to thank Niles’ physician, Dr. William LeRoy, along with the caring staff of Alpine Hospice, especially Dana Mutch, his nurse, fexeewhe could always get a smile from him, His children wish to thank their mother, Faye, for the lessons she has taught us of charity, compas- sion and service, may be sentto the family at www. en ary.com. Custom, Quality Memorials Hearing Aid Authorized factory Outlet Edison Stanford Hearing Centers 777 N. 500 W. #005 * Doctor's Park * Provo * 373-5887 to Ellen June Wright and then to Glenda May Wright. He married oldest of four children and is sur- Legacy.com for 30 days. and | photo) Fors rman cat» 34258 You may also €-ma JewelMiller Snow. He worked 44 yearsfor the UnionPacific Railroad and was a lifetime memberof the Masons. Robert gpjoyed fishing, camping, andthe outdoors and he loved his family He was married Our beloved husband,father, and grandfather, Niles W.Drage, children,Joshua and Tyler Merkley, 82, passed peacefully from this life. and Natalie Blake. ship, now knownas Fasken Oil and rielee Doty; 20 ert Daybell and Julie Blake of Phoenix, AZ; grand- a.m. in the Manila Stake Center (by Mt. Timpanogos Temple, 742 North 900 East), American Fork. Family FamilyTrust and Limited Partner- Charles Doty, Cary Doty, and Kor- grandchildren and husband,Lee, of Lehi, UT; and. Memorials maybe directed to M.D. Anderson CancerCenter, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, Texas 772104486;or, Hospice of Midland,P.O. Box 2621, Midland, Texas 79702. chael (Stan) Penrod, Greg Jenkins, grandchildren and16 great- ant Grove, UT; Janice Hutchings Funeralservice will be held Thursday, February 9, 2006, at 11 UT;Lisa Merkley and her husband, <7) Yellow- ment. Provo August 9, 1932 to Rob- Sandy, UT; StephenBlake and wife, Cathlene,of Riverton, UT; Jeana Lyons and husband, Mike,of Pleas- Since 1983, Mr. Blake worked for Barbara Fasken;and later, for her children: Eric Benjamin Blake and ty & near was bornin Eric, of Edmonds, WA; Michelle Blake of Provo, UT;Jennifer Blake of Provo, UT; EmilyBlake, serving an LDS Mission in St. George, UT; land, UT;Stuart Blake andwife, Gayle, of West Jordan, UT; Doris zona. Follow- ruary 4, 2006 in Provo,Utah at the age of 73. He ard (Jennifer) Snow, Cheryl (Casey) Intermentwill be in the Payson City Draney, Carmen(Carl) Richins, Mi- Sell and husband, Gary, of High- LaRae Blake,of Midland, TX; Rohbock Floral captured Robert Franklin Snow Robert Franklin Snow died Feb- day, onehour priorto services. Benjamin L. Blake his wife, Tanya,of Salt Lake City, aTeae eee ea death by twosons, Richard and Dan Elmer; sons-in-law, Ray Singleton and Elwood “Mose” Johnson; three grandsons: Mike O'Brien, David andRichard Bouchard;four sisters: Ulala Butler, Dean Peery, Della ness, She loved the outdoors and Cemetery. Everyonethat knows her will enjoyed camping, hunting andfishing. They loved their summer home miss her cute sense of humor and in Woodland. She enjoyed taking out-going personality. special care of her yard. The family wouldlike to express Grace was happiest whentakspecial appreciationto the staff at BLOOD DRIVE: The UVSC Center for blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. lene(John) Chasel, Park City; Von- all of Provo. She was preceded in Globalization.” The lectureis free and open to the public. WRESTLING: Team Wolverine, Utah's of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She received her endowments in the St. George Temple. Survivors include three daughters: Bonnie Singleton, Orem; Merda (Rex) Bouchard, South Weber; 16 grandchildren;21 great-grandchildren; 28 great-great-grandchildren;four sisters: Beth Lyman, Spring Lake; Dawn Butterfield, Merla Bullock, Jesse Hartvigsen, in Panguitch, owned andoperated their ownbusi, Coming up... ing stone’s northern boundary, according to the park. The park’s bison populationwas estimated at 4,900 before the hunt, the highest in many years. The park’s target population for bison is 3,000. Both Perry and Craig Sharpe of the Montana Wildlife Federation said they wouldn't mind an increase in the number of licenses available for future hunts. But they declined to be more specific, saying they'd prefer to leave any such recommendations to the state wildlife depart- OBITU IES Beloved mother and grandmother, Grace Myers Elmer, age tion. Matheson waselected for a second term as the representative from Utah's Second Yellowstone bison herd. Critics say there is no true risk of infection. This winter, 583 bison have bengop to aeoe PEER acm te ae Oe Pe erat www.provofloral.com Large Selection of Colors & Styles I~, 3740580 |