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Show HISTORIC SLIPSCRAPER UTILIZ ED If tools have feelings, the historic slipscraper at the Jarvie Historic Site is probably feeling satisfaction now for having helped renovate the ranch to which it belongs. David Saupe, BLM Landscape Architect; Earle Smith, BLM Recreation Planner; und Ted Sinclcar, Caretaker, were recently restoring a caved in log wall, at the dugout residence on the John Jarvie property. Impending winter weather made it important for them to backfill around the wall before leaving for Vernal, Ver-nal, but it was too big a job for shovels. Remembering the sturdy horse drawn slipscraper on display, they decided it would do the job for them without harming the tool. Substituting their pickup for a horse, they soon ac- complished the backfilling, thus protecting protec-ting the dugout from the elements. The two room dugout, built in 1880 was the first residence on the property. . The Jarvie Ranch is currently owned by the Nature Conservancy and managed manag-ed by BLM. Persons floating down the Green River or touring below Flaming Gorge, find the historic property an interesting in-teresting stop. Former school teachers, Ted and Geraldine Sinclear have been enjoying their voluntary caretaker positions at the ranch. The Jarvie property is open from 8 5 most days during the winter months. To make definite arrangements or to check on local rond conditions, the caretakers can be reached at (ROD iwr:iM7. |