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Show AlJJJednes Quarry hunting and fishing depend on roadless land in Utah A host of Utah anglers, hunters hunt-ers and wildlife biologists will speak Thursday, Dec. 7, at 1:30 p.m., to discuss research conducted by the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership and Trout Unlimited that reveals a direct mm mm gyr mi mmmim Mum XA Vidian I "V3IIKL,""- I uinmoe Wireless Call (888) 926-CARE or www. Wireless.com SBT Cellular 1525 West Highway 40 - Vernal (435) 789-7667 connection between hunting and fishing success in Utah and the presence of unspoiled back-country back-country in the Beehive State. "This research proves what most good hunters and fishermen fish-ermen have always known," said Bill Geer of TRCP and the mm ..tii. Uiuon VYiraeM A health keep you 0 hocka if, ' (i :r UAUtSI mm. mn AN "it-, 'taS A good health plan isn't just there for you when you're sick. It also takes an active role in helping you and your family stay healthy. At SelectHealth, all of our plans include convenient and practical wellness programs designed for virtually every age and lifestyle. It s just one more way we're with you as life unfolds. Simply there To learn more, please visit www.selecthealth.org or call 800-538-5038. Vernal former director of the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. "Hunting and fishing are better bet-ter where fish and game habitat habi-tat remain intact Deer and elk herds are healthiest in the state's roadless backcountry, and wild and native trout populations popu-lations are most robust in roadless road-less watersheds." The research, available at www.tu.org, notes the importance impor-tance of hunting and fishing both to Utah's heritage and to its present-day economy. Additionally, it highlights important data that shows critical criti-cal links between habitat and fish and game populations. For example, the research shows that 80 percent of Utah's 4 million mil-lion acres of roadless backcountry backcoun-try is critical habitat for elk and that nearly every stream in the state that supports self-sustaining populations of Bonneville cutthroat trout either flows through or from roadless land. "These are things that need to be taken into account as Gov. Huntsman considers the implications impli-cations of asking for changes to roadless area management in Utah in the coming weeks," said Chris Thomas, president of the Utah Council of Trout Unlimited. "There's been a lot of talk about opening our roadless road-less backcountry to development develop-ment and increased motorized use. However, this data clearly shows that would be a big mistake mis-take and one that Utah hunters and anglers would regret for generations to come." plan working to strong? Express ' ! if 2 t J Bill Johnson, left, recieves Outstanding Public Service Award from Brian Gorum, Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce president. Johnson receives service award Bill Johnson was awarded the 2nd Quarter Outstanding Public Service award at Tuesday's Chamber luncheon lun-cheon meeting. Johnson has been the director of Economic Development and the Convention Bureau for Uintah County and Vernal 7-'J select heath. 2006 SelectHeaith. All rights reserved. 0495 111 Tfw?r - 1 2 City since 2002. He was previously previ-ously the National Business Development Manager for the Special Lending Division of Bank of America and Green Point Bank. He was also the Human Resources supervisor for the opening and closing ceremonies cer-emonies for the 2002 Olympic ! 106 4 I 1 1 J A games. A native of Iowa, Johnson has over 30 years of experience experi-ence in banking, finance, insurance, real estate, business busi-ness development and marketing. mar-keting. He is an active board member of the Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce serving on various committees including includ-ing the Business Symposium. Conservation Issues, Public Relations and Community Development, Membership Committee and Dinah Mites. Johnson also serves ort the Dinosaurland Travel Board, Uintah Basin Employers Council, Economic Development District Board, Uintah Basin Oil and Gas Collaborative Council, among others. He also serves state and regional organizations including Utah Alliance for Economic Development Board of Directors, Utah Small Cities, Governor Huntsman's Rural Economic Advisory Committee and Alternative Fuels Advisory Committee, Utah Petroleum Association, IPAMS, and Utah Housing Association. Johnson serves as an advisor for the Department of Energy, Defense and Interior, Senate Energy Committee, and the House Committee on Natural Resources. He is a member of the University of Iowa Alumni Club and Hawk Club, Uintah County Republican Party, Vernal Elks Lodge, and supports sup-ports many other service organizations. orga-nizations. Johnson and his wife Judy have four adult children and grandchildren. Recreation Programs The Uinfah Recreation District has some great programs pro-grams going on. They would love to have you and your family fam-ily join in the fun. For Youth Itty Bitty Ball: Ages 3 -5, Fee is $15 per person; the clinic will include Basketball, Soccer, T-ball and Tennis. Youth Indoor Soccer: Registration Fee is $30 for youth ages 5-8 Futsal (Indoor Soccer): Ages: 9-12 Registration Fee is $30 For Teens Futsal (Indoor Soccer): Registration Fee is $30 for youth ages 13 -18 (18 if in High school)Teens 15 and up form their own teams SeniorBasketballProgram: Registration Fee is $30 for Girls 5th - 12th grade and Boys 6th - 12th grade. High school forms their own teams. Girls high school teams play down with 8th and 9th grade league. Vipers Swim Program: Age Group Swim Team, for fees and times please call the pool at 789-5775 789-5775 Ski Bus: Ages 12 - 18 (18 if still in high school) sign up for all 5 trips and receive a season pass to Park City Mountain Resort. Youth under 12 can go with a paying adult. Call the office for more information. For Adults Low Impact Water Aerobics: Ages 16 and up, Registration fee is $2 per class or passes available. During the Month of December bring a friend for free. |