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Show Detember 2a 1. meeting will be held on December 18, at the usual place, Zioni First National 1975 THE UINTAH BASIN STANDARD Bank. fehscHptiaa litH: CURING. ASHBY Roosevelt Standard and UNitali losia Record ROOSEVELT AND DUCHESNE -- 1. 0. BOX 1 II, ROOSEVELT Two Yean, $10.00 Rail la Advance 0m Vmt, $1.00 - EDITOR AND PUBLISHER ASSISTANT EDITOR NEDENEWARDLE AMY WEGNER . ASSISTANT EDITOR . JOAN CR0ZIER RUTH ANN GREEN KEVIN ASHBY . BOOKKEEPING ... . . LIN STAFFORD The CIRCULATION ADVERTISING Chamber RECEPTIONIST Maid CORRESPONDENTS Roosevelt Area Alfomont Area Arcadia Ballard . Bluebell . Gladys Ross Connie Holgate Ida Horrocks Telintha Rasmussen . ... Hanna . Lapoint . Garda Seeley Tracy Roberts Arda Mansfield Montwel Nolo Nelson Myton Neola Randlett Tabiona Tridell Utahn Ceila Richens JoAnn Bastion Glenda Brown Vera Dudley Connie Lee Lorna McKee Roosevelt Area Chamber of Commerce I pro-tecin- g total defeat. Senator Jake Gam has stated that in his opinion the EPA is opposed to the project, and is out to kill it. By bringing delays, they hope to see spiraling inflationary costs make the project unfeasible. It should be understood that although power generated by the Kaiparowits project may not reach Uintah Basin consumers directly, it will certainly provide a firmer supply of power for the entire western part of the nation. But more importantly, the growing Uintah Basin is in a position of looking toward a generating plant of some form within the near future. Studies are already underway by Moon Lake Electric and others. Vast coal holdings of the company, and a possible souce of water would make a steam plant the most feasible. But if the Kaiparowits plant is killed on the basis of its deteriation of the environment, the prospects of gaining needed new sources of Basin electricity for the energy-ricis dimmed considerably. After 12 years of planning and study, we feel that the Kaiparowits project should move ahead without delay. It meets environmental requirements as the much delayed report wil show, and it will be a vast economic boon to Utah. If you feel as we do, perhaps a letter to Secretary of the Interior, Thomas S. Kleepe, expressing your feelings, could help get this project off dead center. h A couple of weeks ago we were saying beginning to look a lot like Christmas", now Fd say, its beginning to look a lot like London. Can you believe this weather? While the rest of the state is basking in sunshine we have this fog. Things could be worse, I guess. The past couple of weeks I have been spotlighting the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Today's spotlight is, on Grant Kent. Grant came to Roosevelt in 1971 as Manager of J. C. Penney, Co. He bagan his career with J. C. Penney Co. in 1957 in Idaho Falls. His move to Idaho Falls proved profitable in more than one way, there he met and married his wife, Arveda. They have three children. He has worked in J. C. Penney Stores in Utah and Idaho. Grant is currently serving on the board of directors for the Coploy Nows Sorvico Winter Range The most recently acquired land is high priority land that will help provide food and cover for deer during winter months when snow drives them into lower elevations. Priority is determined by many factors. The conditions and total CScavj!isiExi Bicycle dor Ghristtmas & Come in and see our new 8 Moto-Cros- s 8 8 amount ot range for a given area, in relation to the potential deer population (including consideration of the available summer range) is vital. Hunting pressure in that area and the ratio of private to land are also public important considerations. Priorities are established in order to maximize both the deer population (the wildlife resource) and the recreational opportunities. Needs in ary given area are projected by specific herd units. Federal Aid The acreage was contracted in three separate parcels. Approximately '2,000 acres are east of Manti with the remaining land being in Spanish Fork Canyon. These recent additions were made possible through Federal Aid, which reimburses 75 percent of the acquisition costs to the state. Hancock pointed out that "Purchasing these ranges with the help of Federal Aid programs not only allows us to obtain high priority land now, but will also be helpful in the future since the land can be improved or rehabilitated with federal funds at a later date." Taxea Contrary to popular belief, land purchased by the DWR is not taken off the local tax rolls. DWR is the only state agency that continues to pay the equivalent of levied taxes on the property it manages. DWR currently oversees some 210,00 acres of big game land which is primarily winter range habitat. Habitat Is Key Habitat is thetrue key to success in big game management. Without adequate land to provide the necessary food and cover, animals are forced to find suitable habitat elsewhere. Mankind's progression often conflicts with needs of wildlife. Land use is the target of many various interest groups, putting additional pressure on management personnel trying to preserve suitable habitat. Utah has experienced many successes in management efforts as have other states. Alabama's deer herds are a good example of the importance of proper management and provision of proper habitat. Less than 40 years ago Alabama's deer numbered population just a few thousand. Initial restocking, regulated hunting and extensive habitat development have brought back deer in that state which number close to one million. Annual deer harvests in Alabama are in excess of 120,000 animals. But that is only part of the story. In many portions of Alabama today, deer herds are so numerous that they do extensive crop damage and are hemming items of great concern for local farmers and wildlife personnel. This is not a situation. amount of game available and the animal populations and license costs of most other states. Here's the rub--th- e resident combination license, which allows a sportsman to participate in all the d activities (with the addition of the $5.00 Federal Duck Stamp") would cost $10. The total of $15.00 is a savings of $4.50 or about 23 percent. And how many of us can afford to pass up a 23 percent savings on anything? above-mentione- Phone News Items lo 722-5- 1 31 I 8 8 8 Carrying Capacity The optimum situation is for hunters, natural predators and other natural causes to harvest only a certain number of deer so as to maintain a deer population equal to the carrying rapacity of the land. In such a situation, large numbers of deer would not die of starvation during winter months, nor would they be forced to invade farmlands for food. By providing winter range for deer Utah's Game herds, Management personnel are seeking to establish a totally larger carrying capacity within the state's boundaries. Ultimately, this should provide more deer and more recreation. Give the kid a Kawasaki for Christmas! KAWASAKI BIKE SHOP No. 3 E. Phono 722-418- 2 Special Mr. Lloyd. Reminder: Send in your ballots for election of new board members before December 15. Chamber Challenge: If one haa an opinion about a situation, etc., it is best to find out the FACTS to substantiate that opinion and then express it. Sometimes when facts become known opinions will change. Could save some embarrassment. 8 8 A Combination Deal The cost of living is on the rise. That is relatively common knowledge. If you think about it, the cost of playing is also on the rise. For the sportsman the cost of a license is a good deal, especially when one considers the uses to which the money is allocated. (License monies are used to improve and maintain all of wildlife Utah's Kven resources.) with increasing costs for recreational activities, hunting and fishing licenses are still a rood buv. Dear Editor, I read about the man in Provo wanting to do away with "who visited who". Well my opinion is, that this is what makes a country paper a country paper. I have received some lovely letters from homesick people saying how good it was to read these items, even if they are not in good taste. Cut them out and see how many people drop the paper like it is hot I am sure some will say, sure, that is her job and if it is cut she will be out How many big newspaper events do these small towns have to keep a paper going? Thanks, Connie Lee rvamfegcunfe FIND THE LETTEfcSINN, THIS PICTURE THATSPELL X?LD MAN WINTER OMF liaiSS ssMDirag toe eeftSeeoTOeiniti SK70 ORT Pa iQ imi Peaemllsse amdl saw (Mis weae First Security Bank has qualified to provide you with a federally approved IRA (Individual Retirement Account) or Keogh (HR10) retirement plan. They are designed for people who dont have a plan where they work. How do you benefit? With IRA. You can save up to $1500 a or 15 of your income, whichever is year less, plus the interest it earns, without paying one cent of income taxes on either amount in that calendar year. You dont pay taxes until you retire, usually at a lower rate. d I Chamber. He has acted as Retail MerCommittee chants Chairman and has directed many of the downtown promotions. Grant is active in the LDS Church. If you don't know Grant, drop into Penneys and Mr. Kent and get Fenneya acquainted. It has been like pulling teeth to get any information and pictures out of the board. You'd think they were bashful or something. Each week I barely make the deadline waiting for one of them to come through with the materials I have asked for. Our next Chamber of Commerce Easy rider . OF WIUXJFE RESOURCES More Deer Land Preserved The Division of Wildlife Resources continued making strides toward its management of goals of obtaining winter range land for Utah's deer herds with the acquisition of an additional 3.835 acres of high priority land. Lloyd, "It's WILDLIFE REPORT UTAH STATE DIVISION SALT LAKE CITY Sherman By Paula O. Bell Lorraine Broadhead YOUR HELP NEEDED TO GET POWER PROJECT OFF THE GROUND Although people in the Uintah Basin may not be directly concerned with the outcome of negotiations on the future of the Kaiparowits power project, we feel that they should be aware of difficulties facing the undertaking, with the understanding that similar tactics could be applied to future prower projects needed by local companies. Although the total Kaiparowits project would mean tremendous economic input to Utah, in the form of wages, construction, supplies, taxes, etc., plus a needed source of sale for a small portion of Utah's natural resources, steps are being taken to kill the project. This is being done under the guise of the environment, although it has been affectively demonstrated that the project could operate within the control guidelines of both state and federal edicts. At the present time the Environmental Protection Agency has suggested that the Bureau of Land Management should withhold its environmental impact statement on the project. The study has already taken some two years to prepare, at a cost of over a million dollars, and should be ready for final consideration by the Secretary of the Interior within the next two months. We feel, as do backers of the project, that if this request is granted, the. resulting delay of an additional year or more, could be the catalyst that brings about its Mr. Assisting to the Directors of the Central Region of the Department of Commerce will be our speaker. I'm sure that his remarks about the free enterprise system will be well worth your time. Join us at noon next Thursday for lunch and hear CwsEMm tf Mm A We have made opening an approved IRA account quick and easy, so that you can qualify for your tax savings this year. First Security makes no charge for this service. With Keogh. You can save larger sums annually. This plan permits people to save a maximum of $7500 per year, or 15 of their income, whichever is less. It also has tax advantages similar to the IRA plan. Inquire at any First Security banking office. 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