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Show -N E W S- Spanish Fork A6 • WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2008 Covering what matters most Elk poaching Scott Root DWR Conservation Officers from the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) are asking for the public's help in solving a poaching incident of two 4x4 bull elk in the 2nd Water Creek drainage in Spanish Fork Canyon. Both elk were found within 50 yards of each other. The elk were abandoned and wasted. It is believed that the elk were shot during the spikeonly general elk hunting season on Saturday, Oct. 10,2008. The drainage of 2nd Water is generally accessed by vehicles from the Sheep Creek Road which runs between Spanish Fork Canyon, Diamond Fork Canyon and Strawberry Reservoir. Two hunters found the bull elk and notified the Division of Wildlife Resources. The DWR is asking anyone who was in the area on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2008 and may have information regarding the incident or anyone who may have information in general on the poaching incident to contact the DWR's Poaching hotline at 1-800-662DEER. Informants can also email the DWR at: HelpStopPoaching@utah.gov or submit a report on the DWR's "report a Poacher" web page at: www. wildlife.utah.gov/law/ hsp/pf.php. Informants can remain anonymous and may be eligible to receive a limited entry elk permit for the arrest and conviction of those involved with the incident. Courtesy photo TREE ADOPTEES: Frota left to right, Matt Marziale of Salem Recreation, and Carrie Kirk and Allan Christensen of Far West Bank. Salem Adopt a Tree program Currently five of the trees have sponsors, leaving room and need for more tree sponsors. Each sponsor donated $250 to the program that helped purchase, plant and landscape the areas where the trees are planted. These trees have been planted at Loafer View Recreation Complex The month of November marked the first of what is hoped to be an annual event in the City of Salem. The Adopt a Tree Program was instituted as a way for citizen and business owners to assist in city parks development. 12 trees have been purchased as part of this year's program. and The Downtown Ballpark. Both parks have need for additional trees as well as other parks throughout the City. Sponsored trees will1 be marked with a burial plaque with information about the sponsor or memorial to a loved one. If you are interested participating in this program please contact the Salem Parks & Recreation office, 423-1035. Salem recreation would also like to thank current sponsors; Outback Graphics, WestringsFast Gas, Far West Bank of Salem. Mayor Lane Henderson and Family and councilmen Hanks and Ficklin. Christmas Craft Show THE BADGE AND BUTTON MAN: Born in Australia, Larry O'Sullivan travels all over hawking his wares. Below, the Olsons pause for a picture at the shows information booth pictured, left to right, are Vern Olson, Kathryn Olson and daughter Shauna Berrett. Not pictured children and grandchildren that help to make the show a big success. The show is owned and operated by the Olson family. Next year the show will celebrate its 30th Anniversary. GOODIES OFFERED: Above, a Book of Mormon Hero posters booth. Below, colorful snowmen were present even with the absence of snow on the ground. f • DKDAVIS PHOTOGRAPHY.COM 801.318.9907 SPECIALIZING IN GRUNGE PHOTOGRAPHY r |