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• • * • rThe Beaver Press - March 24, 2011 - Page 2 information resource for federal For additional Information, conand state wildlife agencies, outtact Special Programs door and tourist industries, local USPS 074 - 400 Coordinator, Sherry Foot at governments, planners, conserPublished every Thursday in [phone]. vation groups,1* journalists and Beaver, Utah by The Beaver Press others interested in wildlife and Second Class Postage Paid Beaver, Utah 84713 outdoor recreation." Marlow L. Draper Publisher/Editor Participation is voluntary Sue Draper Business Manager and alt responses are strictly confidential. Data collected Is Utah residents interested in SUBSCRIPTION RATES used for statistical purposes the management and conservaIn Beaver County ; $17.00 : only and no partiefpant can be tion of public lands have an Beaver County Senior Citizen $15.00 identified from information con- opportunity to become directly Outside Beaver County. $20.00 (ARA) - Remember when tained in the database and fol- involved through participation (ARA) - Drivers are holding $4 seemed like an outrageous low-up reports. Representative on to their cars longer In these on the Bureau of Land Postmaster please send change of address to: amount to spend on a gallon of samples will be based on the Management (BLM) Utah gasoline? Now that number tough economic times, so The Beaver Press, Box 351, Beaver Utah 84713 initial contacts and include Resource Advisory Council doesn't seem so far-fetched. AutoZone, the nation's leading 19,000 anglers and hunters and (RAC). Council members pro- While you can't do anything to auto parts retailer, is offering tips [e-mail] 10,000 wildlife watchers (wildlife vide advice and recommenda- control the unrest In the Middle to help motorists get the most photographers, feeders, and tions to the BLM concerning the Phone: [phone] East or oil rig explosions that out of their investment. Fax: [phone] observers). use and management of 22 mil- could lead to gas prices spiking "Holding off on purchasing a Preliminary survey findings lion acres of public land in Utah. at a moment's notice, there are new vehicle can be a smart base territory of the pew and will be available in the spring of "I value the advice given to a few things you can do to help financial declslpn, especially if launching into the enemy territo2012. Final reports will be the BLM by these citizen-based ease the pain of high gas prices. drivers properly maintain their ry of the aisle. issued beginning in the fall of Resource Advisory Committees, While buying a more fuel- vehicles to ensure they're runSam towed Dustin, engines 2012. The reports, when com- and I know that Interior efficient car might be an option ning safely and efficiently," said squealing at full power, back to pleted, will be posted at Secretary Ken Salazar shares Steve Stoll, Merchandising their seats. As they neared their <http://wsfrprograms.fws.gov>. my view of their importance," for some, new and used cars Director of AutoZone. By Daris Howard that get more miles par gallon original places, Dustin's plane The mission of the U.S. Fish said BLM Director Bob Abbey. "Maintaining and replacing key Because his mother had took a direct hit and started spi- and Wildlife Service is to work The people who live, work, and tend to be more in demand components, such as brakes locked him in his room for the raling toward earth, landing his with others to conserve, protect recreate near or on BLM-manand more expensive - when gas first ten years of his life when he backside hard on the bench. prices are high. If a new car isn't and batteries, can keep vehicles and enhance fish, wildlife, aged lands deserve a formal wasn't in school, Dustin develan option for you, implementing on the road* and help prevent Sam had a good hold this plants and their habitats for the voice on public land issues, and oped an active imagination to timeand didn't let go. Again and continuing benefit of the their input will enhance our the following changes can help costly repairs In the future." The average length of time stay sane. This made life with again, Dustin tried to take off, American people. We are both agency's ability to manage the ensure that you get the most consumers hold on to their vehihim interesting. from the fuel in your gas tank: but each time he was pulled a leader and trusted partner in public lands for multiple uses cles Is more than ffve years, We had been taking him to back to the runway. Finally, a fish and wildlife conservation, while conserving resources for • Keep the gas you buy in your .church with us for the better part red-faced Sam lifted Dustin onto known for our scientific excel- future generations." car. When gas prices are low, according to a recent automoof two years. During that time he his lap and folded the airplane lence, stewardship of lands and stealing gas would likely be tive Industry study. Older cars "The RAC has been an had come a long way. He could wings within his own arms. natural resources, dedicated more trouble than it's worth, but can be safe and dependable, sit still for upwards of five minprofessionals and commitment excellent way to keep citizens when prices are high, it's not but need ongoing maintenance Briefly, the fingers of the engaged in the resource issues utes at a time, and he would wing tips poked out from Sam's to public service. For more inforuncommon for thieves'to siphon to keep them running at their facing the public lands in Utah," usually only talk out loud a few strong grasp, and tried one last mation on our work and the peogas from vehicles, especially best. According to the National said BLM Utah state director times in each meeting. But there time to fly from the plane's tethple who make it happen, visit those with larger tanks. Adding Car Council, 80 percent of vehiJuan Palma. "BLM managers were times he would become ered position. Then the plane's www.fws.gov. a locking gas cap can be done cles on the road are in need of look forward to having more lost in his own world, and we engine sputtered, and with one for much less than the cost of a service or parts. Utahans become involved in never knew what would happen. final loud bang and cough, it Motorists who know the tank of gas. In addition to prethis collaborative process, One Sunday, Sam Randal shut down. Sam held Dustin the venting theft, locking fuel tank signs of impending failure and bringing fresh Ideas to the -told us he would like to have rest of the meeting so he wouldcaps can also prevent anyone understand the impact extreme table." Dustin sit with him. from tampering with your gas . weather conditions can have on n't fly away. various car components, can The Utah ftAC consists of tank. I was surprised. "Are you After church, Sam strode plan ahead for repairs and 15 members drawn from represure? You know how he can be toward me, and he wasn't smil• Keep your tank full. While replacements instead of being sentatives of three broad catewhen his imagination kicks in." ing. you're looking to reduce the hit by an unexpected bill down gories: commodity interests, He just smiled. "I'm sure. I "Next week, the airplane is amount of gasoline you are the road, Stoll said. non-commodity interests and think I know just how to work yours." The U.S. Forest Service is using, constantly running your The longer car maintelocal area interests. The RAC with him, and besides, I think holding a series of public meetcar with the tank dose to empty nance is delayed, the more you and your family could use a charter provides for members to ings to explain both the details can wear down your fuel pump. break." costly H can be," said Stoll. serve 3-year terms, on a stagand intent of the recently proThe gasoline in the tank keeps Two key components in any gered basis, with one-third of He seemed confident, ant! I posed draft Planning Rule that, the fuel pump cool. Take away vehicle are the braking system the council subject to appointthought maybe he knew someif put into effect, will serve as a the gas and the fuel pump runs and the battery. AutoZone ment or reappointment each thing I didn't. I determined to national blueprint for how hunhot and has a shorter life," says watch and see what I could year. Nominations are being dreds of individual plans will Tom Taylor, engineer and vice experts offer the following tips to learn. When I told Dustin that accepted for five (5) positions chart national forest managepresident of RockAuto.com. If ensure these vital parts are the Randats wanted him to join on the Utah RAC. ment in the coming years. you have an older car that has property maintained. their family for church, he • Two positions in Category The purposes of the public accumulated dirt and rust at the Give brakes a winter checkseemed thfifletf'aTfhexfiange: -On--Hunting, Fishing, and meetings are to increase public up. . _ ff rt_^ k One (Commodity), ^ which,,.. bottom of the tankrkeeping The meetingfia<TjusVsfarl-'*^Wildlife Watching includes holders of federal graz- - tank can help your fuel bum understanding about the conExceSSW btfflflAip «f road " The U.S. Fish and Wildlife tent of the draft rule; explain ed when I heard Dustin's voice ing permits, energy and mineral cleaner. salt and brine solutions In the loud and dear. "So, Mr. Randal, Service will soon be conducting how input gathered during the development, timber industry, • Keep your car in shape. winter on brake components Is the 12th National Survey of public scoping period was incorwhat do you do for a living?" transportation or rights-of-way, Keeping your engine properly one cause of brake failure. Much quieter ! heard Sam Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife- porated into the draft rule; and off-highway vehicle use and tuned improves fuel efficiency These solutions can create conRecreation. speak. "Not here and now, Associated commercial recreation interests. by an average of 4 percent and tamination of exposed brake respond to questions about the Hunters, anglers and other Dustin. We can talk later." • Qne position in Category Two repairing a major issue like a parts and can cause brake comproposed planning rule. 1 Once more Dustin's voice wildlife enthusiasts'across the (Non-Commodity), which faulty oxygen sensor could ponents to deteriorate premaWhile the forums should rang out. "Well, I didn't mean nation will be asked to partici- assist attendees in better underturely. Hazardous road condiincludes nationally or regionally improve efficiency^ by up to 40 tions can also lead to increased here and now. I know what pate in interviewing set to begin standing the proposed rule and ' recognized environmental orgapercent, according the U.S. use of Antilock Braking Systems you're doing now. 1 meant what April 1. The survey, which has making more informed com-^ nizations, archaeological and Department of Energy. The (ABS), which can cause premado you do for a living when you been conducted every five ments, we will not be taking historic interests, dispersed RockAuto.com parts catalog years since 1955, will involve aren't in church?" recreation and wild horse and has oxygen sensors from $10 to ture wear of all brake system public comments 'on the pro53,000 households. components. Thinking it might help Dustin burro groups. posed rule, nor will the agency more than $100 depending on "We appreciate the anglers, be quiet, Sam whispered what • Two positions in Category As temperatures warm up, be recording the forums for hunters, birdwatchers and other inclusion in the rulemaking Three (Local Area Interest) the car," says Taylor, Especially motorists should check their he did. if you're a do-it-yourselfer, you M Oh, that sounds boring!" citizens throughout the United record. The public will have braking systems to uncover any which includes holders of State, could quickly recoup the cost of Dustin exclaimed. "1 thought you States who voluntarily partici- until May 16, 2011 to submit damage that may have occurred county or local elected office, an oxygen sensor or other might be a fighter pilot or some- pate in the survey when contact- comments. during the winter months. Native American Tribes, repair after as little as one tank ed," said Acting Director Rowan thing exciting." employees of a State agency WHAT: The proposed planof gas through improved fuel Extreme temperatures canSuddenly, without notice, Gould, U.S. Fish and Wildlife ning rule provides a collaboraresponsible for management of economy. Dustin jumped up on the bench, Service. "The survey results tive and science-based framemean battery failure. natural resources, academi• Keep your tires inflated prophis arms outstretched. He made help wildlife and natural work for creating land manageA battery's biggest enemy is cians involved in natural sci- erly. Keeping your tires at the the sound of a plane as he resource managers quantify ment plans that would support heat. High temperatures can ences and the public-at-large. optimal level not only keeps you banked, turned, dove, and how much Americans value ecological sustainability and Nominees will be evaluated safer, but can improve your gas cause the grids inside batteries wildlife resources in terms pf soared into the sky of his imagion their education, training, and mileage by up to 3.3 percent, to corrode and break down. The contribute to rural job opportunination. He twisted, then leveled both participation and expendiexperience with issues involving according to the Department of t effects of the corrosion are usuties. Forest Service land manout, entering into a dog fight tures.** ally seen when winter hits, when public lands in Utah. They agement plans guide manageEnergy. Your owner's manual the car requires more electrical with machine guns pounding The survey is funded by the ment activities on the 155 should have demonstrated a should tell you the proper psi power to start. Drivers should loudly. Multistate Conservation Grant National Forests and 20 commitment to collaborative (pounds per square inch) levels have batteries tested up to twice As he swung his plane Program authorized by the Grasslands in the National resource decision-making. for your vehicle. and Sport Fish Forest System. around to get into a better firing Wildlife a year In normal climates, and RAC members serve without • Drive for optimal gas mileage. more frequently in extremely hot Restoration Programs position, he stepped all over the monetary compensation, but WHEN: The Fishlake National How you drive can affect how or cold climates. laps of those sitting around him. Improvement Act of 2000. The Forest will host two identical are reimbursed for travel and much gas you use. Most cars Sam was so stunned that the survey provides the only com- forums on March 29, 2011. The Retailers such as AutoZone meal expenses. run at peak efficiency at around offer free battery testing. dog fight went on longer than it prehensive statistical database first forum will be held from AH nominations must be 60 mph, with fuel economy might have before he could try available on participation and 2:00-5:00pm; the second will be accompanied by letters of refer-, decreasing sharply when travel- Replace the battery every to end it. But he finally grabbed expenditures for hunting, fishing held three to four years. ence (a minimum of two) from from 6:30-9:00pm ing faster. Aggressive driving hold of Dustin and began pulling and wildlife-watching in all 50 Mountain Time. We wiil use While batteries can last the interests or organizations to with rapid acceleration and more than five years in Ideal drihim back down to earth and the states. The information is colbe represented, a completed slowing will also have a negalected by the U.S. Census video teleconferencing technolbench. nomination form, as well as, any tive effect on your fuel economy. ving conditions, factors such as ogy to link distant Forest With this sudden attack on Bureau, primarily through tele- Service locations with subject temperature, the car's age and other Information that speaks to • Reduce weight and drag. nature of usage can impact the him, Dustin's plane was hit, and phone interviews to be conduct- matter the "nominee's qualifications. experts from Getting rid of items such as roof the engine started to sputter. ed April to June and September Washington, D.C. and Ogden, Nomination forms are available equipment when they aren't life of a battery. Many motorists The more Sam tugged on to October in 2011, and January Utah. from BLM offices and from being used can help your car are unaware that under the Dustin, the more the plane sput- to March in 2012. Those conBLM's website at Fishiake National tacted will be asked about their become more aerodynamic and stress of normal city driving, the tered, stalled, and*backfired. http://www,blm.gov/ut/st/en/res/ Forest Headquarters; 115 E. participation and expenditures run more efficiently. Keeping average life of a vehicle battery Finally, Sam pulled Dustin's resource__advisory.html. The 900 N; Richfield, UT unnecessary items in your car, is about three years. backside onto the bench, and as in several categories of wildlife- DETAILS: Full text of the pro- BLM consults. with Utah According to the National especially if they are heavy, can he did, the plane landed. But the associated recreation. The posed rule, instructions to proGovernor Herbert before forresults -will be available in a Car Care Council, drivers with also make your car work harder Instant Sam let go, Dustin put vide comment and the planning warding its recommendations to batteries more than three years and use more fuel than it needs full throttle to the engines, lifting national report and in 50 individ- rule blog and more can be found the Secretary of the Interior for old should consider replacing to. him up onto the bench to join ual state reports. at: www.fs.usda.gov/planfinal decision. the dogfight again.. By adding up the small sav- them, since batteries rarely give The last survey published ningrule * The deadline for sending ings gained by each of these warning signs that 4j»y are More cautious because of in 2006 revealed 87.5 million nominations and letters of suptips, you can really notice a dif- about to fell. Drivers seeking his narrow escape, Dustin Americans enjoyed some form port to the BLM is Monday, May ference on how much you are more information about protectComments or cuicklv flew, outside of Sam's of wildlife-related recreation and 2,2011. paying at the pump, especially ing their auto investments and range, stepping on everyone as spent more than $122.3 billion Ideas? extending the lives of their vehiAll nominations and letters over a long period of time. he made his break. But Sam pursuing their activities," said Contact Us! cles can visit of reference should be sent to: wasn't anything if he wasn't perCannibal Boiton, assistant P.O. Box 351, Beaver " Bureau of Land Management, ._ , J)ft-. *** . www.autozone.com for car care sistent. He was instantly after director for the Service's Wildlife tips, seasonal driving advice Utah State Qffice, 440 West 200 801-438-2891 Dustin, and caught him just as Honest differences are often a and Sport Fish Restoration proand maintenance how-to South. Suite 500, Salt Lake City, healthy sign of progress. [e-mail] the plane was leaving home gram. Trie survey is a critical videos. Utah, 84101, Attn: Sherry Foot. %-Mahatma Gandhi THE BEAVER PRESS BLM Seeks Nominations for Utah's Resource How To Spend Advisory Less On Fuel Council When Gas i Prices Rises ?' Bringing A Plane To Earth In Church Forum on the Proposed Forest Planning Rule U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Launch Major National Survey As Drivers Hold On To Cars ^ | Longer, Small Repairs Now Can Save ; Money, Time In The Future . ' * ' •