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Show PANGUITCII • PANGUITCM LAKE • HATCH • BRYCK • TROPIC • ANTIMONY • HENRIEYIU.E • CANNONYHJ.F. • ESCALVSTE • BOI'LDER • DUCK CREEK Thursday, AprU 26, 2007 • Issue # 109 INTERESTED IN A FREE, GUIDED FISHING TRIP? HUNTER RECEIVES CONVICTION IN BRYCE CANYON POACHING INCIDENT Get your essay in by April 30 In October 2006, a deer was illegally shot and killed alongside Utah-12 within the boundary of Bryce Canyon National Park. An off-duty park employee notified rangers, while Garfield County Sheriff's Office simultaneously received a 911 call and dispatched Park Ranger Scott Engelhardt to the scene. Engelhardt located a vehicle matching the description and made contact with its three occupants, including Jeremy Hancock of Ogden, Utah. During the investigation, Engelhardt was able to obtain a confession from Hancock that he shot and partially gutted the deer before Loading itjntojhe back of his friend's truck and driving off. Engelhardt seized the deer and rifle. Last month, Hancock pled guilty to a violation of the Lacey Act in federal court. The Lacey Act was first introduced by Iowa Congressman John Lacey, and signed into law by President William McKinley on May 25, 1900. The Lacey Act protects both plants and wildlife by creating civil and criminal penalties for a wide array of violations, including taking, possessing, transporting, or selling wildlife that has been taken in violation of federal, state and foreign law. The Lacey Act is administered by the Departments of the Interior, Commerce, and Agriculture. Hancock was sentenced to one year of supervised probation, and ordered to pay a $500 fine and $2,000 in restitution to Bryce Canyon National Park. In addition, he is banned from entering Bryce Canyon for a period of one year. JAMES SHAKESPEAR RECEIVES AWARD WEATHER Mostly ""~ Sunny 68V35' 10% Sunny 71*/«* 10% Apr 2fl Mostly """* Sunny 77V43- 10% Sun Apr 29 Mostly Sunny „.,„. 10% Hen Apr 30 Mostly „.,„. HIM Apr 2G Ed Apr 27 - * * • Clo-Jtiv !-_;_.; _ - 68»F Thli WMIC'I A«k th. 1 .'..'..-.-.... '79°F The College of Computing, Integrated Engineering & Technology at Southern Utah University in Cedar City held their annual recognition and awards banquet in the Great Hall, Hunter Conference Center this month. James L. Shakespear was the recipient of the Outstanding Freshman of the Year Award in his field of Computer Science and Information Systems presented by Department Chair, Nasser Tadayon. Shakespear also was named to the Dean's List at SUU for Fall Semester 2006 in recognition of his high academic standing. This achievement places him in the upper 10 percent of all students on campus. James Shakespear is the son of Franz and Margaret Shakespear of Tropic. Fun Jhlnn* Tn Oo nn M \ ". 73°F You ask me why I do not write something.... I think one's feelings waste themselves in words, they ought all to be distilled into actions and into actions which bring results. Ins May 1 Wed Hay 2 For the second straight year, the Utah Conservation Officers' Association (UCOA) is sponsoring a free, guided fishing trip to Flaming Gorge Reservoir. Six lucky 7th through 12th graders will win a fishing tackle package and an all-expenses-paid trip to the reservoir in June. The trip includes overnight accommodations, good food and great company. "Don't miss your chance to learn some tricks and techniques from some of Utah's top fishing experts," says Stacy Jones. Jones is a conservation officer with the Division of Wildlife Resources and president of the UCOA. "If you qualify for the trip, you'll receive some neat fishing tackle from Sportsman's Warehouse," Jones says. "The Utah Bass Federation and the DWR will provide the trip guides and .iishingexperts." . _ . . . . , -• . For a chance to participate in the trip, all that 7th through 12th graders need to do is submit an essay at wildlife.utah.gov/ essaycontest by April 30. The theme of the essay is: "Why a bad day of fishing is better than a good day at work or school." The contest is open to 7th through 12th graders throughout Utah. The UCOA will select one winner from each grade. The winners will be notified by phone on May 25. "Turn off the Game Boy for a few minutes and warm up your keyboard," Jones says. 'The essay topic is an easy topic. You'll be done with your essay before you know it. "Think about the good times you've shared with mom, dad and the rest of your family. Maybe you caught a lot offish. Maybe you didn't. But you had a great time, right? Tell us about it. "Maybe you'll be one of the lucky teenagers who wins a trip." For more information, call Jones at (435) 636-0277 or (435) 820-6445, or e-mail her staceyjones@utah.gov. ^•T Short «rs 70*/40» 20% 66"/32* 60% Florence Nightingale Fun Thincn To Do nn • Ra'nv Dp ¥ BOXIjOLDER snapshot@scinternet.net Phone: 435-676-2621 Fax 435-836-2700 PO BOX 472 Loa, Utah 84747 PRE-SORT STANDARD PAID LOA, UTAH PERMIT No. 5 THE GARFIELD COUNTY INSIDER is owned and operated by Snapshot Multimedia and distributed weekly to all of Garfield County . Its purpose is to inform residents about local issues and events. Thank you. • |