SAFETY

SAFETY
Teens Afloat program
The BoatU.S. Foundation has launched a "Teens Afloat" Program to offer community groups teen-sized life jackets at $5 each, two-thirds off the usual retail of $15 - and free shipping is even included.
Preference for participation will be given to established organizations that will use the life jackets on a regular basis for teen on-the-water programs that incorporate boating safety and clean water education into their programming.
The Type III U.S. Coast Guard Approved lifejackets available through the program are open-sided vests for adults 90-pounds and above which are adjustable for a chest size of 30 to 52 inches.
Applications must be postmarked by July 15, and the jackets will be shipped by late August.
For an application to purchase lifejackets, contact Joni Turken at JoniT@BoatUS.com or (410) 897-0514.
TRAPSHOOTS
Knox Township results
Results of the ATA registered trapshoot June 16 at the Knox Township Sportsmans Club:
Doubles - 1. Mike Emigh, 2. Kyle Farber; Singles - 1. Jeff Simons, 2. Jim Henderson; Handicap - 1. Carl Carbon, 2. Dave Mowry.
Special note was made of shooter Talmadge Rose's 125,000 handicap target.
Winners of the 500 doubles marathon held June 8 were: 1st 100 - 1. Mike Emigh, 2. Charles Steving; 2nd 100 - 1. Fred Baker, 2. Jesse Wells; 3rd, 4th and 5th 100s - 1. Fran Girard, 2. Tony Girard.
The next registered shoot will be July 7.
MISCELLANEOUS
Pymatuning SPimprovements set
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources and the Ohio Department of Transportation is proposing to replace three existing culverts and resurface and restripe selected roads and parking lot areas in Pymatuning State Park.
Construction is set to start in Sept. 2003 and end in May 2004.
Carry your ID
Following a state court ruling May 24, Pennsylvania Game Commission Executive Director Vern Ross reminded hunters and trappers that they must carry some form of proof-positive identification, such as a driver's license, with them to present to a Wildlife Conservation Officer in the field.
"Hunting and furtaking are regulated activities, which require participants to obtain the appropriate license from the Game Commission or one of its issuing agents," Ross said. "Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for some to attempt to illegally share a license, or for nonresidents to attempt to purchase a resident license.
"So, as part of our officers' responsibilities to make sure that hunters or trappers possess a valid license, they must check both the hunting or furtaking license and compare that information to other forms of identification."
FISHING
Tournament results
Results of the Ohio Valley Bass Anglers tournament June 16 on the Montgomery Pool of the Ohio RIver.
1. Nick Prvonozac, 14.23 lbs.; 2. Kevin Soles, 9.40 lbs.; 3. Tony Holzer, 8.11 lbs; 4. George Prvonozac, 8.01 lbs.