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Show undergrowth. In other eas, actions may be taken to remove plant species that increase fire danger. The list includes both communities where haxsrdous fuels reduction treatments are already underwqy and those where treatments are slated for Fiscal Year 2001. Fire experts note that individuals themselves can take some actions immediately to thwart fires. For example, the creation of areas ofdefensible space around homes located in high-ris- k areas has long been recommended. The defensible space should be thinned of brush, small trees, and any other material that could lead a fire from thesurrounding trees to the home. In addition, home owners should make certain that wood piles arc located at least 30 feet from any structure, and that roofingand other building materials are fire resistant. ar- i Communities in Uintah Basin targeted for reduction of wildfires In the wake of last year's seven wildfires, federal land management agencies announced that communities across the country may benefit from a federal program to reduce the threat of wildfires. A list of most of the areas in the Uintah Basin which an eligible for the program follows: Daniels Summit, Deep Creek, Defas, Diamond Mountain, Dry Fork, Flaming Gorge Acres, F.G. Pines, Neola Whiterocks, Pin Willies, Soldier Creek, Stnwberiy Valley, Trout Creek, TnppenLoop, Uintah Bench, Uintah Canyon, Uintalands. In the wake of last year's seven wildfires, federal land management agencies announced that communities across the country may benefit from a federal program to nduce the threat of wildfires. The federal land management agencies have worked with Uie Western Govemon Association, the National Association ofState Foresters, and others to develop initial definitions andcriteria to identify communities that will benefit from special attention to reduce wildland fire hazards. Accordingly, the list will be refined as additional information is submitted to the federal agencies criteria are apand the agreed-upo- n plied. The preliminary list includes communities located in what fire officials call the "urban wildland interface those communities that are near public lands managed by the. UjS. ty Agricultural prices by Utah farmers and ranchers duringmid-Decem-bwere the same from November for alfalfa and other hay, but up for ITT AH: Prices received er barley. 11 Barley, at $1.98 per bushel, was cents higher than the previous month's price and 9 cents higher than last year. Baled alfalfa hay was $82.00 per too, the same as lost month but up $6.00 from last year. Other hay, at $52.00 per ton, was the same as last month but $17.00 above December 1999. The lamb price for November 2000 was $70 per cwt, down $5 from October 2000 and down $9 from November of last year. The November 2000 sheep price, at $30 was up $5 from October 2000 and November of last year UNITED STATES: The preliminary All Farms Products Index of Prices Received in December was 98 base on unchanged from the November index. Higher prices for soybeans, cattle, hogs, and eggs weiwoilaet by fewer ptfcelfori broilers, lettuce, turkeys, and cauliflower. The seasonal change in the mix of commodities farmers self often affects the overall index. Higher seasonal marketings of tobacco, wheat, milk, and broilers were offset by lower marketings of cattle, soybeans, grapes, and com. Compared with December 1999, the All Farm Products Index was 7 points (7.7 percent) higher. 1990-92-10- 0, Subsidized Housing for the Low Income, Elderly and Disabled (EMeriy 1 bedroom Apartments EQUAL .OPPORTUNITY HOUSING fCS - Utah's senior Republican sena- brings some charges against him," said McCain of Arizona, who ran against Bush ferthe Republican presidential nomination. "Im not sure, if I were President Clinton, I would want to be pardoned for something that I believed that I didn't do, McCain added. A president can issue a pardon to somebody who is under investigation even if no charges have ben brought. Agencies appropriations act Specific actions to reduce the threats ofwildfires will vary. In some areas, for example, contracts may be offered to thin dense stands of trees or prescribed burns used to reduce . Canon opposes roadless forest initiatives log-gin- Bush should pardon President Clinton, who feces the possibility of being indicted on matters stemming from his affair with Monica Lewinsky. I would pardon him, Sen. Orrin Hatch ofUtah, the senior Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee said on Fox News Sunday." 1 think it's time to put this to bed. It's time to let President Clinton fade into whatever hes going to fade into, and I just dont see keeping it alive any longer, Hatch said. Idont think there's ajury in America that is to convict President Clinton, going The independent counsel has presented evidence to a federal grand jury in Washington largely on matters considered by Congress during impeachment that emerged from a scandal involvingClinton and Lewinsky, the former White House intern. Clinton in a December interview with CBS News said he did not believe he should be charged. "If that's what they want, Ill be happy tostand and fight," he said at that time. If Bush pardoned Clinton, it would end a problem in America that needs to be ended, Hatch said. But not all Republicans were seeking a pardon for Clinton. Sen. John McCain on CNNs "Late Edition Sunday said it was premature to advocate such action because Clinton hadnotbeenchargedwithapy crime. "I dont know what he (Bush) firefightingefforts. Congress fended and directed the agencies to undertake these initiatives as part of the fisc alYear 2001 Interior and Related Last Friday, despite strong opposition from western politicians, President Clinton implemented a roadless forest initiative that places a ban on g new roads and moat commercial on mo re than a quarter of federally-owned land. Cannon responded with the following statement lam disturbed,butnot surprised, by the recent actions of the Clinton Administration locking up an additional 58 million acres in our national forests. 1 am disturbed, because there is no scientific reasoning behind this move, noconsideration of forest preservation and management no concern for wildlife management, no thought of natural resources management, no consultation with the local residents and elected officials who will be directly affected, and, of course, no consultation with Congress. "However, I am not surprised by tor said Sunday President-elec-t Clintons underhanded and desperate attempts to leave some kind of legacy through executive fiat This has been the modus operandi of the Clinton Administration for eight , years. It was former Clinton advisor Paul Begsla who put the beat spin on their contempt for the processes of American governance, when he bragged on national television that the Administrations motto ia Stroke ofthe pen, lawof the land ... kind of cool, huh? Meaning, they are above the law, above the process, and above Congressional review and oversight outlined in the Constitution aa checks and balances i abuses ofpower. And they think that is cool. Clinton the order and the rules apply until somehow they are rescinded or re-o- n versed. Hes it being too imi ubtonvend'rT! politically' course. "So where does that leave us? One option we have comes from alawpassed back in 1996 thatallowi Congress to rescind a regulation within 60 days. To date, it has never been employed. Perhaps its time has come. "Or perhaps we will legislate a remedy. As you know, our gaod friend. group joins wild-hor- se The Animal Legal Defense Fund was granted amicus status Friday in a federal case filed by Uintah County officials and ranchers to stop the ofwild horses onto land nearVemal. Attorney Craig Cook said the group will fe present thMiorses in the case because he believes neither the county or federal officials roughly 80 horse to the Bonanza Herd Atm last summer have the animals' best interest in mind. "The (horses) have a right to stay on their range, Cook said. It's simply improper to move them for They were there first. The hones originally were removed by the Bureau of Land Management and kept in government holding facilities in 1999 because of an outbreakofequine infectious ane-whore-introduc- Congressman Jim Hansen, now chain the House Resources Committee. Mr. Hansen has already expressed his disgust for Clinton's environmental aggression, and will certainly work to reverse these orders. And fortunately, George W. Bush Close to a dozen construction comtakes office in about two weeks. The panies submitted bids to Roosevelt ' Bush Administration has city on the Durigan Springs culinary I to keep a close eye on all of water project The low bid was subefforts to circumitons last-ditc-h mitted by Cox Construction out of vent due process. Soma years ego, Manti. Bids ranged from $425,000 to while at the Department of Interior, $800,000. The engineers estimate I worked with Gale Norton, Bush's, on the project was just over $500,000. nominee to head the Department of Cox Construction is expected to Interior. I have great respect for her begin work late next month, laying and great confidence in her abilities. pipeline from the Oberhansley corStill, as you probably know, c ner just south ofthe Hayden Wells in a federal regulation is put in place, the Neola area, to connect into the revoking it is a difficult and city's delivery pipeline and proceed process. And President east for two miles to the Durigan Clinton ia hanking on the environwell. mental community turning up the g operations at heat on the new Bush Administra- Durigan Springs have gone down aption, in an attempt to intimidate proximately 60 feet at this point, them out of working to reverse these said Roosevelt City Administrator measures so the fijit will be fierce. Brad Hancock. As we go forward, concerned parThe new culinary well ia expected ties should feel free to contact my to be on line this summer. "It should office with ideas and concerns. It will put us in good shape as far as culinary take considerable effort and team- water for our subscribers, said work, but I am confident that we will Hancock. "This will give us a lot of eventually overcome this crisis. it's a pretty vital piece of mind service that we are tiying to provide. 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Well-drillin- www.utahlegalnotices.com 0 WlWLM 781-63- 83 to havings shortage at their Hayden wells when a well went down and had to ask mqjor water users to cut back on water usage. which is The water project Ainded through the Community Imia not expected to pact Board impact current water rates, said time-consumi- The Utah Legal Notice Database is online! Manual searches are free Or, subscribe to Smart Search and receive daily delivery of local andor statewide legal notices of vital importance to your business. M M were scheduled to be released. But ranchers objected to the plan, worrying the animals could become infected again and spread the disease to domestic horses. Ranchers also worried that the wild horses would consume forage they say is allocated for livestock and other wildlife populations. Last Juy, UA District Judge Bruce Jenkins denied a temporary restraining order that would have prevented the release of the horses while the case was pending. Cook said the entire herd totals close to 140 animals, and he wauts to see then all returned. The next hearing in the case is slated for April 3. Utah has two other recognised wild hone herds in the Viemal area: the Hill Creek Herd, which consists of about 500 horses and the Winter Ride Herd with about 60. Last summer, animal groups called on Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt to force the BLM to prepare comprehensive study on the management of wild horse herds in the United States. suit By Maria Titze Deseret News staff writer indispensable Internet tool for your business! 1 COMPLEX Skerl Republican senator says Bush should pardon Clinton Other initiatives underway include restoring and rehabilitating i damaged by this year's wildfires, ensuring federal firefighting forces are felly prepared for future wildfire season s and working closely with local rural fire districts to enhance local Animal rights A NEW must be 62 years of age) Sharon Department of Agriculture! Forest .Service, and by the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and Fish and Wildlife Service. We now have an opportunity to move forward with a new focus on wildland fire policy that emphasises the urban wildland interface, said Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt. Congress has provided important new fending to back this important program. The need to reduce fuels, especially in urban interface areas, was identified in Managing the Impact of Wildfires on Communities and the Environment- - A Report to the President, which the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture submitted to the White Kouse earlier this year. non-nati- UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. 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