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Show Vadnesdoy, August 13, 1936 EV out on gilsonite prospecting permits Malnar Julius Murray. Due to depressed markets, the companies have not stipulated when they will actually want to mine federal properties, but they desire to secure the right to development so as to take action when the market conditions condi-tions are right. The analysis is based on the assumptions that authorization of prospecting permits would result in location of valuable deposits and subsequent mining activities. This EA provides an analysis of gilsonite mining operations in generalized, rather than site specific terms. It includes the best estimates of the BLM, based on projected methods of exploration, development and reclamation provided by the applicant appli-cant companies. It covers potential impacts that could result from the approval of prospecting permits, preference right leases, competitive leases, and fringe acreage lease on the tracts that have been identified, as well as potential "general" impacts im-pacts that could occur on future tracts within this same geographic area. Copies of the Gilsonite EA are available at the Vernal District BLM .office, TEMPERATURES written in response to the District's receiving 28 applications for gilsonite prospecting permits from four companies com-panies which are interested in expanding expan-ding their gilsonite operations. Gilsonite is a trade name for a natural black bitumen (a naturally solidified petroleum substance) found in Utah and Colorado which is used in the manufacture of acid, alkali and waterproof coatings. The companies submitting applications applica-tions are American Gilsonite, Hydrocarbon Resources, Ziegler Mining Company and Steven Date Hi Lo Pet. Aug. 5 88 58 trc Aug. 6 81 52 Aug. 7 88 55 Aug. 8 81 51 Aug. 9 89 47 Aug. 10 90 52 Aug. 11 92 51 A Draft Environmental Assessment Assess-ment (EA) dealing with proposed gilsonite prospecting permits has been completed by the Vernal District of the Bureau of Land Management. By law, an EA is required prior to any proposed activity on federal land which will or could affect the environment. en-vironment. The assessment also .makes recommendations to mitigate potentially adverse environmental activities. The gilsonite EA just prepared was " If J. I 2" '" Roland Uresk Roland Uresk launches campaign Roland Uresk, The Democrat Candidate Can-didate for State Senator District 26, has announced the kickoff of his campaign cam-paign against the winner of the Primary race between Republician Glade Sowards and Alarik Myrin. According Ac-cording to Uresk, he is looking forward to traveling throughout his district which is comprised of Daggett County, Coun-ty, Uintah County, Duchesne County, Wasatch County, Park City - Summit Park portion of Summit County and the East Carbon - Sunnyside portion of Carbon County. Uresk is a resident of Roosevelt, where he has been engaged in the practice of law for the past six years. He cites as his experience involvement with municipalities, agricultural industries, in-dustries, oil and gas and mineral industries, in-dustries, and small business. He feels that he can best represent the people of the entire district. The major issues of this campaign, according to Uresk, will be taxation, education and economic development and the inability of the current State Legislature to effectively and efficiently efficient-ly deal with their problems. Uresk says that the "bandaid" approach the legislature is using in addressing these problems is failing and is wasting the limited revenues available to the state. He is offering to the people of Senate District 26, a new direction in dealing with the problems of the district and the state. A new direction which he says will be both effective and efficient. Starts at 7:30 & 9:15 Ends Thursday SPACE CAMP Starts at 7:30 & 9:30 Starts Friday RUTHLESS PEOPLE XRI CLYE5IAS THEATRE t Starts at 7:15 & 9:15 Moves Thursday LEGAL EAGLES Starts at 7:15 & 9:00 Start! Friday ARMED & DANGEROUS t Starts at 7:30 & 9:25 Ends Thursday HOWARD THE DUCK Starts at 7:30 & 9:15 Starts Friday BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA One Show Nightly 7:40 Moves Thursday A FINE MESS One Show Nightly 9:10 Ends Thursday KARATE KID II Starts at 7.40 4 9 40 Starts Friday LEGAL EAGLES Controlled burns are planned to remove trees The Ashley National Forest (FS) and the Vernal District of the Bureau of Land management (BLM), each plan to conduct prescribed burns sometime in the latter part of August or the first part of September, depending depen-ding upon weather and other conditions. The BLM will conduct its burns on the north slope of Diamond Mountain above Taylor Flat. The Forest will conduct burns on upper sections of Goslin Mountain. The proposed actions have the full support of the State Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) and adjacent land owners. For both BLM and FS the objectives of the prescribed burns are basically the same - the removal of heavy mature Pinyon-Juniper (P-J) stands; reseeding the area with grasses and forbs to produce better habitat for deer, antelope, elk, and sage grouse; and to prepare for the expected transplant of big horn sheep into the area. The area is already critical winter range for deer from three states. In addition to habitat improvement, the reintroduction of grass and forbs will decrease erosion in some places by as high as 75 percent and will enhance scenic vistas by creating a mosaic of vegetative types along natural barriers. Prior to man's intervention of successful suc-cessful fire suppression, P-J stands were thinned-out by natural wildfires, but effective suppression has allowed the P-J stands to crowd-out desirable forage species. The entire Brown's Park carrying capacity has been reduced by P-J tree invasion and heavy deer use. Unfortunately, the general public has been so conditioned to the "prevent "pre-vent forest fires" theme (Smokey Bear has done an excellent job), that they have become suspicious of prescribed burns. Many are not quite sure what a "prescribed burn" is. Simply stated, a prescribed burn is a carefully planned ignition of natural fuels under very specifically prescribed prescrib-ed conditions to accomplish a desired land management objective. The prescribed conditions include a combination com-bination of factors such as: temperature range, wind speed and direction, humidity, the number of days since the last rain, a favorable weather forecast, the time of day for ignition, etc. The burn plan takes into account such factors as smoke management, communications, public notification, staff organization, safety and burn area control, just to mention a few. Based on the prescribed condition, the agencies can fairly accurately predict whether the burn will be light, moderate, or severe and estimate quite well what percent of the area will be consumed, the approximate flame length of the fire, ground temperature, etc. The plan also identifies private property and facilities near the burn site and special protective measures are established to prevent any damage to them. Escape routes for fire personnel person-nel are established and emergency plans are predetermined prior to ignition. As a final precaution, a 10-point "Go No Go" check list must be completed prior to ignition. A "No" to any of the 10-qucstions will violate the fire plan and requires mitigation prior to ignition igni-tion or scrapping ignition until another time. Both the FS and BLM plan to utilize a helitorch in the ignition of their burns. A helitorch Is a helicopter with a fuel barrel and attached ignitor and pump suspended beneath it. Inside the furl barrel Is a mixture of animal fat and gasoline (called alumagd) which Is Ignited as it drops on the burn site. The use of a helitorch aystcm enables the articles to ignite several acres in a very short period of lime and eliminates the need to have numbers of personnel within the burn area try ing lo ignite with hand torches, a process pro-cess which always involves extra risks. All the burning on one side of the river ill be completed before any ignition ig-nition is initiated on the other side. The helicopter flight plan prohibits its flight over the river with ignition fuels. Ik-creationists floating the Green Itivrr will be inconvenienced only lo A the extent that they will probably be able to view from afar some of the flames and smoke during the burns. In addition to the burns, BLM and DWR plan to do some chaining on some of the lower slopes to accomplish similar objectives. The Forest has tentatively planned a lodge pole prescribed burn on the north slope but the plan is on hold awaiting final approval. Sale now through Aug. 17th, 1986. CAMOUFLAGE T-SHIRTS HI SIZES FOR ADULTS & KIDS Reg. $4.99 to $6.99 Short sleeve or long sleeve styles Limited to stock on hand. r.i ill; Us 31 tnt Utah weather and crop report Small grains and hay harvest progressed pro-gressed at full steam over most of the State, and many areas in central Utah had nearly completed the wheat and barley harvest, according to the Utah Agricultural Statistics Service report". Several counties reported good showers, but irrigation remains a major ma-jor activity. Statewide, winter wheat harvest is 71 percent complete compared com-pared with 78 percent last year and 53 percent for the 1982-85 average. Barley SPORT CENTERS o cnxi tin Reg. $49.95 Model 556 Aspen or SALE Fmal Cosl $300 M,ui CAM0 CAMOFLAUGE JAC -SHIRT Reg $1298 Bwn or gmcn camo Stie 242 LmitwJ to Sort on hand CAMOUFLAGE COVERALLS Rrq $1735 Bwn or gwi tamo 24S Limflrd to Stock on hand rf CAMOUFLAGE 2PIECE SUITS 12196 frwi of grt taio 41 lratl to Sort on hand zn hV til touumiqm suxsni u wesi harvest is 53 percent complete compared com-pared with 57 percent in 1985 and the average of 38 percent. Spring wheat harvest is 43 percent complete, 34 percent per-cent in 1985 and 21 percent average. Oats harvest is 23 percent complete, ahead of 19 percent last year and an 11 percent average. Several northern and high elevation areas still have the majority of small grains heading or turning color. Approximately Ap-proximately 70 percent of the corn is tasseled compared with 86 percent last year and 59 percent average. Field corn in the dough stage is 17 percent which was ahead of normal. About 84 percent of the second crop alfalfa has o o OUR ENTIRE STOCK COMPOUND BOWS )Browning Limited to stock on hand. EE OS) FREESTANDING NYLON DOME TENT with RAINFLY DELUXE 4-LB. RECTANGULAR SLEEPING BAGS Reg. $2935 tvetgnjen" models S25.99 22.99 After m Rcbaia CLOTHING n 7. -r &l i II t t nwy. w vernal been cut, with the third crop cutting beginning in a few north central counties coun-ties and the fourth crop cutting well along in the extreme southwest. Condition of corn and potatoes are rated average. Condition of peaches are average, while apples and pears are below average. Scattered showers have helped some ranges but, for the most part, are drying dry-ing fast. Grasshopper damage is light. Livestock is in good to excellent condition. "Who reflects too much will accomplish ac-complish little." Schiller OPEN WEEKDAYS 9 to 8 SATURDAY 9 to 6 SUNDAY 11 to 5 V7... ' Georgia Boot MEN'S LEATHER HUNTING BOOTS Reg. $39.95 1 8" lace-ups, quiet crepe soles. Model 801 19.99 m 7 rati? 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