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Show B2-T- he Tlmes-lndepende- Thursday, March 24,1988 nt, IMPS closes unauthoried roads in Glen Canyon Rec. Area If you've driven off any of the plved roads in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area lately, you've probably encountered one at more narrow orange-colore- d stakes with the message: No vehicles allowed. JPark employees have placed sev- eral hundred of those tall stakes during the past year on unauthorized road segments throughout theNRA. Chief Ranger John Ritenour says it's part of ah effort to protect Glen Clhyon's backcountry resources- -a ot function that is regarded with no less dedication than the management of recreation. In the area's water-base- d addition to staking road and trail segments, the program involves increased public education and visitor contact throughout the backcountry. The objective, Ritenour says, is to halt the unregulated practice of wheelers, three wheelers vehi-cles-t- drive vehicles and where they are not suptraveling to be, damage on inflicting posed native vegetation, and in effect four-whe- el UNCLAIMED SCHOOL SEWING MACHINES jlecchis Education Department placed orders in anticipation of previous year sales. Due to budget cuts these sales were These machines must be sold! All machines offered Ifere the most modem machines in the Necchi line. These , InMrhiiMw are MADE OF METAL and sew on all fabrics: t Levis, canvas, upholstery, nylon, stretch, vinyL sOk, EVEN warranty. mui we ww iou iiwmu iiioumic, uu juau n, un color coded dial and see magic happen: straight sewing, zigzag, buttonholes, (any size), invisible blindhem, monogram, satin jhtitch, embroidery, applique, sew on buttons and straps,stret-elastic stitch, professional serging stitch, straight all of this and more, without the need of old , .. stitch rum .or programmers. Your price with this ad, fmthinnnri this ad $525. Your checks are welcome. Without $198.00. : top-stitc- h ... DAY ONLY PLACE: Dream Fabrics 1 DATE: Friday, March 25 TIME: 11 Four Comers Tourism Council gearing up The Four Comers Tourism Council is gearing up for another banner year of visitation in the Four Corners Area. In Montrose in February the Council sponsored a seminar entitled "How to Design a Marketing Plan." Dr. Eddie Dri Director of the Travel and Tourism Management Program, University of New Mexico told the council "a good marketing plan must be written by the users, custom designed, easy to follow and above all, usable." Glen Canyon is a delicate desert environment whose sandy soils sup-p- ot a wide variety of fragile plant species that struggle to survive. The passage of a single vehicle can destroy some plants and produce a wound that will remain for a century or more. Paths marking the remote route of uranium prospector's vehi- lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management If prospective visitors are unfamiliar with pari: and BLM boundaries, Ritenour said, they should inquire either at the Carl Hayden Visitor Center at the Glen Canyon Dam pear Page, Arizona, or cles nearly 50 years ago are as prominently in evidence today as Page. when they were first made. with thebrochuremap. Anyone who would like a listing in the guide, write Box 540, Man-co- s, Colorado 81328. The Four Comers Tourism Council is dedicated to the generic promotion of tourism across the Four Comers Region. The Four Comers Area is unique! After attending National Tour As- sociation, consumer travel shows and having the opportunity to present the four comers travel concept to auto clubs and international tour operators, members of the council agree the idea is a natural. "The variety of things to see and do and the friendliness of our people make selling the Four Comers a pleasure." The next meeting of the council will be at Gouldings Lodge in Monument The Council is planning to sponsor another seminar featuring Dr. Dri next February in Cortez. According to Peggy Humphreys, President of the Four Comers Council, an accommodations guide is being prepared again this year for distribution There remain many miles unimproved if primitive roads that continue to (unmaintained) be available for authorized use in the National Recreation Area. In addiarea at Lone Rock tion, a 1,000-acr- e Beach is available for ORV use. Any unimproved (primitive) segment that is not staked is available for vehicle use, Ritenour said, as long as vehicle is street licensed and the operator has a valid license. Additionally, there are back country roads and trails on adjoining public at the nearest BLM field office in Kanab, Utah, 72 miles northwest of Another part of Glen Canyon's NRA's current road program involves a segment numbering system that is expected to be in place in 1988. The park will erect small signs along all unpaved road segments open for vehicle' use, each number. The sign with a three-dig- it numbers correspond with those that appear on newly published maps of the recreation area. The numbering system will better' enable back country travelers to orient themselves within the National Recreation Area, and to identify their locations in the event of Valley on April 15. Elk study beginning on LaSal Mountains The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, in cooperation with the Manti-LaSNational Forest, has begun a study to gather information for the management of elk on the . a fcim m e i ri ? q j SMWMaE MARCH 23 THRU 29, 1988 know where elk winter to keep elk numbers consistent with available habitat al r I worsens the situation and extends the resource damage." Funding for the elk study is provided jointly by the DWR and Forest Service through a g program. "This study provides an opcost-sharin- portunity to obtain more specific information about elk on the LaSal Mountains in order to better meet our management goals for the herd," says Wallace. The Division of Wildlife Re- sources and the Forest Service would appreciate notification of the sightd elk. The collard ings of elk were also marked with colored ear tags to identify individual elk. Please note the color of each ear tag when reporting observations. distribution, migration rouies, and important use areas such as calving and wintering areas. For most elk herds, winter range is the limiting factor which determines elk population size. Wildlife managers must a.m.to5p.m. t tracks," he said. "Each passage LaSal Mountains. N Nine cow elk were darted from a helicopter and collared with according to DWR wildlife biologist Guy Wallace. Each radio emits a specific signal which will allow tracking the movements of individual elk. The study will help determine elk fit. iM. breaks a new trail, others that come along are prone to believe that they are entitled to follow the same establishing new trails and pathways where none is intended. Ritenour says scores of new scars and unauthorized trails were being created each year by unauthorized vehicles. "And once a single vehicle radio-collate- J nl s' i , A Or1 h v. wi f . v (r U i Moab team a winner . Over 115 athletes from the Four Corners region competed in the 3rd annual Canyontands Triathlon on March 12, and a Moab team came away with a decisive victory. The race consisted of 4 miles of cross country skiing in the Blue Mountains, a 27 mile cycling leg from there to Newspaper Rock, and a 1 0K run to the finish near Dugout Ranch. Stiff northerly winds added to the challenge Jhis year, but skier. Chas Cartwright, runner John Dunn, and cyclist John-Gro(shown above at the awards presentation at the Needles Outpost) proved up to it as they completed the course in 2:30:41, nearly eight minutes ahead of n the second place team from Durango. First place soloist was Chris of Durango, who finished in 2:41. It was the third straight winning year in this event for Groo, and the second time for both Cartwright (skiing teammate in 87) and Dunn (running teammate in '86). Other Moab athletes who competed were skiers Tim Graham and Norm Shrewsbury, cyclist Mike Shannon, runners Jim Davis and Jeff Howard, and soloist Pat Spahr. The event is promoted and run by the San Juan County Recreation Dept., with considerable assistance from local San Juan citizens and law enforcement agencies. Q Sel-do- Kite flying poses electrical threats Spring weather means it's time for kite flying and a return to outdoor activities. It's also a good time for families to review some basic guidelines for electrical safety in the outdoors. Utah Power & Light Co. safety specialists caution that kite flying isn't the only springtime activity that can lead to accidents involving power lines. Working with metal ladders, installing TV antennas, moving irrigation pipes, working or playing in trees, even moving the family sailboat can be hazardous if overhead power lines are nearby. To prevent electrical accidents, people must constantly be observant. It there's a power line in the area where you are working or playing, always keep yourself and your tools or equipment far away from the will retrieve it safely. People who live in neighborhoods served by underground power lines also need to exercise caution. Never dig around your home unless you know exactly where cables are buried. You can easily find out where cables are buried by calling the Blue Stakes Location Center. If it's not listed in the white pages of your telephone directory, call your local UP&L office. There is no charge for the service. Most of all, don't hesitate to call your local UP&L office if you have a question about electrical safety. Trained professionals can answer your questions and help keep your outdoor activities safe. . line. Children need special instructions and supervision when flying kites. Fly kites only in wide open areas. There should be enough space so that a kite on several hundred feet of string cannot fall onto power lines. Never use wire, tinsel or metallic string on any part of a kite. And never fly a kite when the weather is rainy or humid. Damp kite string can conduct a fatal shock from a power line. If a kite does get caught in a power line, leave it there. Call Utah Power & Light and the company BPW MEETING The regular monthly meeting of the Business and Professional Womens Club will be held on Wednesday, March 30 at the Sunflower Hill Pantry Restaurant. President Glee Parriott and the members will set the date for the Rummage Sale fundraiser to be held in April. Anyone interested in the club and its activities is invited to attend. Please call Janet Bema at 1 or Juanita Lema at 1 for reservations. 259-536- h i 259-820- Smile fluthile Please be patient . God isnt finished with me yeti Cl M3 Family Drug Center Michael L.Gorman, R. pn. Phone 259-777- 1 Where courtesy is contageous. - |