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Show Page four - 9. 2(MX) The Eureka Reporter - October Big game hunting Most Utahns have been anx- awaiting the warmth of the season. Being outside on a warm, sunny day is one of lifes great pleasures, but getting much sun can be dangerous, too coordiSteve Minders, big game sun exposure can result Excessive nator for the Division of Wildlife in painful sunburn, but can also Resources. and rules the know They'd season dates for the next two ears." he said. General archery deer hunters would have additional places to hunt under a division proposal that would allow them to hunt statewide in 2001 and 2002. "Archery hunters have the lowest success rates." Flinders said. "We feel we can allow archers to hunt statewide, without adversely impacting the state's deer herds." Under the division proposal. 16.000 of the current 97.000 permits available to buck deer hunters would be archery permits. A total of 5.000 of these permits would be taken from the proposals at meeting Allowing general buck deer archers to hunt statew ide during the next two years is among the big game hunting proposals to be discussed at upcoming Regional Advisory Council meetings. Big game hunters are encouraged to attend their regional meeting and provide the Division of Wildlife Resources with their input and suggestions. The division is also proposing two-veBit Game Proclama- a lion that would include caps on general archers, rifle and muzzlc- loader buck deer permits; a Janu- ary application period of general buck deer permits; and a longer general archery elk hunt. RAC citicn representatives will lake the public input received at the meetings to the Utah Wildlife Board when it meets in Salt Like City Nov. 16 to approve Utah's next big game proclama- tion. The meeting for the Central Region will be Nov. 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the Spanish Fork Veter- an's Building. 400 N. Main, Spanish Fork. Beginning Oct. 18. the division's big game proposals may be reviewed on the division's Internet web site at ar w After reviewing the proposals, those who will not be able to attend their RAC meeting may send written comments to their RAC chairperson. Addresses for chairpersons are available by calling the nearest division office. The division is proposing that the Wildlife Board approve a proclamation that would contain rules for the 2001 and 2002 seasons. Permit numbers would be the only items that would change during the two year period. tion would provide a little more consistence for our hunters," said Auditions for Odd Couple Auditions for Neil Simon's g Broadway come- "The Odd dy, Couple," will be held at the Little Brown Theatre, 239 S. Main. Springvillc. on Oct. 24 and 25, from 7 to 9 p.m. Parts are available for six men, and two women, ages ages 25-625-6Cold readings from the script will be done. This production will be directed by Scott Wells. Show dates are Jan. 5 though Feb. 12, 2001. Performances will be on Fridays. Saturdays and Mondays at 7:30 p.m. in the Little Brown Theatre. The plot centers around mismatched roommates Felix and Oscar, who have both been fore- ibly ejected from domestic bliss by their former wives. Felix is neat and tidy, while Oscar is a sports-lovinpoker- slob. The play was also playing the basis for a series. For more information, please VIP Arts at award-winnin- 0, 0. g, long-runni- 489-308- 8. ng lead to other serious health lems. including melanoma, a threatening form of skin cancer. Melanoma is one of the fastest growing forms of cancer in the U.S. New melanoma cases in the US have more than doubled over the past two decades, with an life-summ- er estimated 6.900 American deaths from the disease in 1994. In addition to melanoma, excessive UV exposure can lead to premature aging of the skin, cataracts, skin cancers, and immune system suppression. non-melano- For more information about sun wise behavior or the UV index, please contact the Utah 0 or Safety Council at outside the Salt Lake Metro. 262-540- 800-933-59- PLEASE JOIN US IN VOTING YES FOR THE JUAB FIRE DISTRICT TAX PROPOSITION Northern Region allotment. which is currently 30.000 More permits are allotted to the Northern Region than any region in the state, but the region has the fewest public land huming areas. The division believes the intense hunting pressure on the regions's few public land units is one reason buck deer herds on those areas are not reaching management objectives. "If we can reduce hunting pressure in the Northern Region, hunters who hunt it should find Juab County has formed a special service district for fire protection. Taxing authority more and bigger deer in future must be granted by the voters in order to operate as a fire district. Some of the reasons for years," Flinders said. and impacts of the Juab Fire District Tax Proposition include: The remaining 81.000 permits would be rifle and muzzleloader EXISTING FIRE TRUCKS AND EQUIPMENT ARE WORN OUT, INSUFFICIENT AND INADEQUATE. permits. The Northern Region - Except for the 1 new truck just acquired by Nephi City, equipment now being used by communities and the would receive 23,000 permits, when initially acquired. county were 'second-han- d while the remaining four regions - The new Fire Truck acquired by Nephi City was a planned purchase of the Fire District. would receive an allotment of Existing county and city budgets are simply insufficient to acquire and upgrade fire equipment. permits, based on the number ALL JUAB COUNTY AND ALL CITY FIRE FIGHTING OPERATIONS, EQUIPMENT AND PROPERTY WOULD they currently have. BE CONSOLIDATED INTO A NEW COUNTY WIDE SPECIAL SERVICE FIRE DISTRICT. To allow hunters as many The Cities and the County have agreed that all fire fighting equipment and property would become property the chances to obtain a general buck Fire District. deer permit as possible, the A Fire District will provide'. division is proposing that the first - Increased funding resulting in higher quality, more efficient fire protection for all. - Sharing of certain critical and unique equipment and personnel throughout the county. for buck doer general drawing Consolidation of all city and county fire operations, management and support. permits be held in April, with the Management by a new representative 1 1 member Board of Directors. The proposed Board Members include application period in January. 5 Fire Chiefs from Nephi, Mona, Levan, Eureka and Rocky Ridge and at least 1 County Commissioner. The the Any permits remaining would County Commission will appoint the remainder and desires public input regarding these appointments. then be available during a drawing in May. Any permits left A COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT UNLOCKS THE DOOR FOR STATE GRANTS AND LOANS. over after the May drawing - The State Community Impact Board provides Grants and Loans for Fire Equipment ony to Fire Districts. would be available, This will substantially increase funds available without an increase in taxes. By policy. State Grants and Loans are not available if there is not a functioning Fire District in the county. beginning July 26, 2001 . 1999: "This system would allow Iron County received a $1 50,000 low interest Loan for a new Fire Station. hunters numerous opportunities to - Cedar Mountain Fire Dist. received a $140,000 low interest loan for a Fire Station. obtain a permit," Flinders said, Emery County received an $872,000 low interest loan for new Fire Trucks. To allow archery elk hunters - Garfield County received a $150,000 Grant for a new Fire Truck. more time to hunt, the division is BETTER FIRE PROTECTION REDUCES THE THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY. proposing that an extra week be added to Utah's general archery IF THE PROPOSITION PASSES, IT WILL ELIMINATE THE EXISTING INEQUITABLE DOUBLE TAXATION elk season. FOR FIRE PROTECTION EXPERIENCED BY CITY RESIDENTS. The division is proposing that the 2001 season run from Aug. A NEW TAX LEVY OF $44.00 ANNUALLY (on a $100,000 OR $3.67 PER MONTH IS NECESSARY TO A CRITICAL NEED FOR BETTER FIRE PROTECTION over-the-count- 23-Se- pt. er, 14. For more information about the upcoming RAC meetings, call ihc division office in Springville. ' home) OPERATE THE SPECIAL SERVICE FIRE DISTRICT AND TO BUY NEW EQUIPMENT. IF THE PROPOSITION PASSES, A FUTURE FIRE INSURANCE RATE REDUCTION IS POSSIBLE AND WOULD HELP OFFSET THE NEW PROPOSED TAX LEVY. IF THE PROPOSITION PASSES, A TAX CUT OF $66,820 WILL BE MADE BY THE COUNTY AND THE CITIES WILL ALSO HELP OFFSET THE NEW PROPOSED TAX LEVY. drugs affecting your family or a friend? For more information, log onto www. ddiction.com or call 6933. Narconon provides answers 10 drug addition, we provide free assessment, evaluation and ral services to internationally recognized alternative and tradi-ca- ll lional treatment facilities. stopa-compulsive- refer-televisi- ly on IF THE FIRE DISTRICT TAX PROPOSITION FAILS, CITIES AND COUNTIES WILL STILL HAVE TO LOOK AT RAISING TAXES, DUE TO WORN OUT. INSUFFICIENT & INADEQUATE FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS PROPOSITION, PLEASE CONTACT ANY OF THE INDIVIDUALS LISTED ABOVE. WE FULLY ENDORSE THIS INITIATIVE. WE BELIEVE THIS IS A WIN-WISITUATION, AND WE N URGE EVERYONE TO UNDERSTAND IT AND VOTE PAIII M)K BV CITIZEKSFOK EIRE PROTECTIOS - RORER T I-- STEEI.E. CIHIRlt I X YES". |