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Show Wednesday, Dec. Illegal tree cutting major National Forest woe The illegal cutting and sale of Christmas trees from National Forest lands is a major problem at many locations throughout the Intermountain Region. Forest Service officials estimate that many thousands of young trees are stolen each year in what has become an increasingly lucrative practice. Pat Sheehan, Information Officer for the Intermountain Region, stated that several recent arrests and convictions involving large scale tree theft are examples of how serious the problem has become. During the past few months, eight persons have been convicted in the U.S. District Court of Utah and sentenced to prison terms ranging from one to five count years. Felony are pending charges against another individual left as a future timber crop. The indiscriminate removal of young trees damages with the critical watersheds and charged unauthorized removal of reduces scenic values in several hundred trees from campgrounds and along the Ashley National Forest. Sheehan attributes the recent arrests to stepped-ulaw enforcements efforts by p trained Forest Service investigators. Especially effective are the use of aerial surveillance to supplement ground patrols and more sophisticated methods of gathering evidence. "Tree thefts result not only in natural resource damage but also in financial losses to the public," said Sheehan. "The trees takpn are usually the best in the stand. The poorly formed, slow growing trees are then popular travel routes. By contrast, a forest that is managed for superior tree growth, form, and diversity needs to be scientifically to thinned carefully designed spacing and species composition. This type of management results in more and better trees for the years ahead." According to Sheehan, needed to pay for enlaw accelerated forcement efforts often must be diverted from money allotted for other funds ac- timber management tivities. This can mean a reduction in the volume of timber sold to local operators through regular Forest sale Service procedures. In turn, the amount of annual revenue which is shared with counties for schools and roads may be reduced. Tree thefts are not limited to National Forest lands in Utah or the Intermountain Region. Similar problems are experienced on both public and private lands in other western states. "The greatest problem seems to be on forest lands located reasonably close to large metropolitan areas that are accessible late in the year," said Sheehan. "As the retail price of Christmas trees increases, illegal cutting becomes more profitable and thus more inviting." office. The booklet 16-pa- contains social security information "of particular interest to women," according to Gerald Smith, social security representative in Price. of Included are explanations how working women build social security protection for themselves and their families; how "Our concern is that everyone be made aware of the serious nature of crimes involving theft of trees from Federal property," said Sheehan. "Procedures have been established for legally obtaining Christmas trees from National Forest lands, either in large commercial lots or for personal family use. Officials at any Forest Service headquarters will be happy to explain details and answer any questions." off-roa- their on country by Forest Security" are free on request at any social inventories and recommendations from other 637-119- 0. Ces's Drive Inn In Helper 7W BEST WISHES FOR d husbands' social security records; and what women should do if they hire household workers. Single copies of "A Woman's Guide to Social security office, Mr. Smith said. The Price social security office is at 10 North Carbon Avenue in the Diamanti The Building. phone number is The Helper Journal Forest Supervisor Reed Christensen announces that maps detailing proposed travel routes and areas for vehicle use on the Manti - LaSal National Forest are now available and may be obtained at Forest offices in Price, Ferron, Moab, Monticello and Ephraim. He indicated the proposed travel plan was developed from knowledge of the and widows, wives, divorcees can get monthly payments I!l75 Qllcrnj. firislntas Forest maps available Women's Soc. Sec. guide now available A "A new booklet, Woman's Guide to Social Security," is available free at the Price social security 2. sonnel, per- existing resource agencies, organizations and private individuals. increase Curds and whey art the The of cheese-makin- was g topic of last week's "heritage day" in Mrs. Edna Romano's third grade class at Sally Mauro Elementary School in Helper. Ginny Powell, 8, Kenilworth, left and Jimmy Bonacci, 8, Helper, right, separate the curds (solids) from the whey (liquid) with cheesecloth and prepare for wait required before the the product becomes "cheese." The curds, formed by combining milk with Rennant tables, a curdling agent, are placed in a press for the duration. four-wee- k new "baby boom" about to enter the public schools of Utah will cause school enrollments and expenditures in the state to soar during the next ten school years. This is the warning sounded in a study just completed by Utah Foundation, the private research organization. According to Foundation This sum is in addition to amounts needed to replace or unsafe obsolete buildings. Moreover, the estimated cost will be greater if building con- struction costs continue to rise. Foundation analysts emphasize that during the past few years enrollments in Utah have been relatively stable, and that fund infor schools creases the authorized by Legislature have been used mainly for salary and fringe Future school enrollments, subsequent costs will soar A in enrollments. projections, enrollments in Utah public schools will climb by 87,000 or 28 percent over the next ten years, and probably will exceed 396,000 school year. by the 1985-8- 6 Annual increases are expected to be fairly modest in the early years of the period, but could exceed 15,000 per year by 1984 and 1985. Recent reports from the State Board of Education show that there was an increase of 3,320 students in 1975 over 1974. Based on the 1975-7- 6 level of support, school ex- benefit follow this prescription for a happy holiday good cheer . . share laughter and joy . . . your heart and home with love. Our hest to all . . . to all, thanks. improvements, expanded school programs, and to meet higher costs resulting from inflation. Now that enrollments are again rising, substantial amounts also will be required to provide for the Chuck's Pharmacy ' enrollment increases in ' " " in Helper addition to any additional funds allocated for other purposes. r for current be will $85,000,000 a year greater in 1985-8than in 1975-7because of this projected enrollment growth. By the an additional penditures operations 6 6 Qing the bells with mid-1980'- s, Christmas cheer, as we take a moment to send all of you our warmest wishes for a happy holiday and much gratitude for your loyal support. It's been a pleasure We hope you enjoy to serve you. everything I Grant's Distributing Grant Babcpck-Ow- will be needed $15,000,000 this wonaertui season nas 10 oner. Thank you, friends. Salon Risque Beauty in ner Helper, Utah Schlitz, Miller, Lite, Old Milwaukee, Pabstand Burge Helper Sherri Mills Manager each year merely to provide for the annual growth without considering inflation and other cost rises. These added costs, of course, will be greater if the level of school support is adjusted upward by future legislative actions. In addition to the increased funds for operating purposes, the projected enrollment growth in Utah probably will necessitate further capital outlay expenditures. On the basis of present construction costs, it is estimated that $350,000,000 will be needed over the next ten years to accomodate the anticipated erru ' Jest lirisfmas for It's Yuletide Season . . . here's a hearty wish for the hest s '( t holiday ever! Fill it with good times, high spirits, and lots of friends. It's heen our pleasure to serve you. Have a happy! The season's warm glow is filling the air with happiness and cheer, laughter and joy. And as we celebrate this special time, Holiday wkhp to all... With cheery thanks V , l III Lions Club of Helper "Dedicated to Community Service" Tomsic Glass & we want to take a moment to thank you for your valued patronage and good friendship. Walker Bank Service Frank Tomsic 230 N. Main Own. Helper 82 W. Main in Price 7 |