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Show .Vernal Express. GmImiiiiimmiimim fle&&ttdjup Region 19 UfaHnaeiiiu liinncO 9iW Metal detection leads to historic discoveries at Carter Military Road "Even something as insignificant insignif-icant as a nail tells a story..." -Russ Larson, PIT Volunteer 2006 This July, metallic beeps and hums filled the High Uinta valleys val-leys of Ashley National Forest as military camps along Carter Military Road were being rediscovered. redis-covered. Armed with the latest in metal detecting weaponry, volunteers from all over the nation converge on a project of historic significance. The journey jour-ney was scattered with military artifacts along a stretch of long forgotten road that provided a backdrop to a moment in history, histo-ry, where the hopes and aspirations aspira-tions of peoples and individuals were fatefully decided. The story of the Carter Road begins in 1881 when influential entrepreneur, Judge William A. Carter, utilizing fears of hostilities due to the Meeker massacre, petitioned for an increase in troops at Fort Bridger and the development of a road to move aid and supplies sup-plies from Fort Bridger to Fort Thornburgh. Though Carter died of pneumonia pneu-monia in 1882 building the wagon road, the military continued con-tinued work on the road until its completion. The creation of this route was an enduring, arduous task, involving corduroying cor-duroying road sections across bogs, moving large rocks and boulders, and cutting and filing tress. Work and use continued on the Carter Military Road until 1884 when Fort Thornburgh was abandoned and the Denver Rio Grande Railroad through Nine Mile Canyon provided a more appealing route for transport trans-port and travel. However, the efforts of the military personnel person-nel have not been forgotten. The 2006 Carter Road Passport In Time project, run by the Heritage Department of Ashley National Forest, was one of the most successful Carter Road projects of the last several years, both in terms of personnel person-nel and findings. Volunteers, using the latest of metal detecting detect-ing hardware, formed the backbone back-bone of the military search. They scoured the meadows of the Ashley Valley searching for signs of military presence. This season, the focuses of the project proj-ect were directed at locating the military camps of Burnt Cabin, Ashley Forks, Camp Crook, and Camp 11. The project spanned a week and a half and incorporated metal detecting as the primary means of artifact identification. Metal detecting allowed for quick surveying of sites, with limited excavation, enabling the timely discovery of military paraphernalia such as buttons, bullet casings, and tools. Beeps filled the days, as each noise became associated with the guarantee of a new discovery. discov-ery. Bullets, buttons, and bottles bot-tles were the treasures sought. The undiscovered artifacts of corroded brass eagle buttons and oxidized rifle hat insignias proved the presence of military personnel from over 125 years ago. Further artifacts aided in providing a greater appreciation appre-ciation of the lifestyles these soldiers inhabited. Broken and worn horse, mule, and ox shoes, wagon parts, chain links and barbed wire testified to the harsh environmental conditions. condi-tions. Additionally, camp and domestic life are evident by the discovery of tent spikes, wine bottle and beer glass shards, harmonicas, and eating utensils. uten-sils. These finds gave voices to the lives these men led in the harsh conditions of the High Uintas. Indeed, disorderly conduct, con-duct, drunkenness, and desertion deser-tion were commonplace as the labor and environmental elements ele-ments took their toll on the men's bodies and psyches. At the end of the week however, how-ever, it seemed that each discovery, discov-ery, each question answered, only led to more puzzles and mysterious finds. Though the week in July brought a little of Carter Road's forgotten past into the present, much of it remains unearthed, waiting to be rediscovered in the high, wind-swept meadows, hills, and valleys of the High Uintas. A display case of similar artifacts is on exhibit in the Daggett County Courthouse. The Heritage Department is creating another display case in the Uintah County area. This February the PIT volunteers plan to analyze and curate the 2006 findings. Another project is planned which will include a GPS of the road for preservation preserva-tion from other departmental projects and recreational uses. tki x-Ajk Hviil-t i . Ed and Anne, 2006 PIT volunteers, work with metal detectors to find possible military camps on Carter Military Road. BLM releases final EA for Enduring Resources West Bonanza Area Field Development Pearson to be court executive The Administrative Office of the Utah State Courts has appointed Russell Pearson as the court executive for Eighth District Court, which serves Daggett, Duchesne, and Uintah (WMBCSBMr. Pearson replaces' John Greene who passed away eaiterfJiis year. As the court executive, Pearson will be responsible for the administration of district and juvenile courts, which includes providing administrative administra-tive support to three judges and managing support operations of about 30 professional and technical staff, case management, manage-ment, court facilities, probation services, and court security: In addition, the court executive" s develops, .justifies, and manages man-ages the court budget. Pearson, who will begin working at the courts August 14, has worked as assistant city manager for Vernal since 1999. Prior to this, he served as Vernal's community and economic eco-nomic director and the plannercode plan-nercode enforcement officer for West Jordan City. ; Pearson earned 1 a Masters of Public Administration degree and Bachelor Arts in Political Science from Brigham Young University. He resides in Vernal. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), announces the availability of the Enduring Resources West Bonanza Area Field Development Final Environmental Assessment (EA). The EA describes the proposed gas field development develop-ment plan for Enduring's lease acreage. The project is located approximately 40 miles south of Vernal, mainly within Township 9 South, Range 24 East of Uintah County, Utah. The Finding of No Significant Impact Decision Record was signed on July 18, 2006. The purpose pur-pose of the proposed project is to allow Enduring Resources to develop hydrocarbon resources underlying their leases in the west Bonanza area. Alternative B was selected in the decision record, subject to conditions of approval. The decision includes 131 wells from 113 well pads (18 wells would be directionally drilled from existing pads), 28.7 miles of new or upgraded roads, 33.7 miles of 4-inch surface pipeline, 27.9 miles of 6-inch pipeline, and four compressor stations. Copies of the Final EA and Decision Record are available avail-able at the Vernal Field Office address as listed, or on the BLM website at http:www. blm.govutahvernalnepa. html. Ms. Stephanie Howard, Environmental Coordinator, Bureau of Land Management, Vernal Field Office, 170 South QOJEast, Vernal, UT 84078, Fax: (43?)-781-4410. For further information infor-mation concerning the document, docu-ment, please contact Stephanie Howard at 435.781.4469. 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