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Show Emery County Progress Tuesday, April 18,1 989 5A Ferrom District lists summer projects This spring and summer, the Ferron Ranger District of the Manti-LaS- al National Forest is planning a variety of projects for elk and deer, sage grouse, fish and livestock. Water developments are planned to improve a sheep allotment. Wildlife projects include browse treatment to stimulate new plant growth for big game, fish structures to improve fish habitat, guzzlers to provide water for small ani- - the district are limited by the amount of winter range and many of these animals overwinter on North and South Horn mountains. This winter range receives moderate to heavy use depending on available plants. Those plants that receive little use quickly grow out of reach of browsing animals which forces heavier use of other forage. A browse improvement project has been proposed to cor- rect this problem. Plants will be crushed with a crawler tractor pulling a roller chopper; a large drum with parallel cutting blades. This will knock down overgrown plants and stimulate new growth within reach of browsing animals. It also encourage establishment of some new plants by reducing plant competition. A few small openings in pinyon- juniper are planned to increase preferred forage plants. This project will treat about 800 acres in late May will and in June. Additional wildlife habitat improvements include fish structures and guzzlers. Fish structures are planned for the circuit court forum (Continued from Page mals, and rodent control on dams. The noxious weed control program will be continued to maintain forage production for wildlife and livestock. Deer and elk populations on By S.K. DAVIS Staff writer 4) understand of wilderness designation, you dont fight fires, you dont control insect pests (such as the pine beetle) and you dont control flooding. Sounds like a pretty dumb way to preserve something to me. I heard Dr. Thad Box, dean of the College of Natural Resources at Utah State University, say at a public lands seminar earlier this year that western public lands are in the best shape theyve been in since records started being kept in the 1930s. That speaks pretty well of the wisdom of multiple-use- . But more importantly, we in southern Utah make our living from the careful and continual use of these public lands. Therefore its important for each and every resident of this area to do his level best to preserve these resources, not just for future generations of tourists and but future generations of farmers and ranchers, loggers and miners, as well. The very fact there are areas here considered worth designating wilderness is ample evidence to me that weve been doing a pretty (good job of doing just thato; Sincerely, Dennis Iverson Washington, Utah recrea-tionalist- s, The bondsman was ordered to produce Jeffery R. Tripp, 20, Castle Dale, who failed to appear in circuit court on Thursday, April 13. The defendant is charged with a class B misdemeanor of DUI; unlawful purchase, possession or consumption of alcohol by a minor, also a class B misdemeanor; and driving on a suspended license, a class A misdemeanor. The defendant had posted $600 bail. The defendant must be produced within two weeks or bail will be forfeited. A former resident of Wellington, Terry R. Birch, 31, Wikieup, Ariz., failed to appear on charges of trapping without a valid license. Judge Bryce K. Bryner ordered the issuance of a bench warrant and fixed bail at $385. The births Megan Rae Brown Vance and Bobbie Brown of Ferron are pleased to announce the birth of their fifth daughter, Megan Rae. Megan was born March 27 at the Cottonwood Hospital in Salt Lake City weighing 6 pounds, 2 ounces and 19 inches in length. She was welcomed home by her four older sisters: Amber, 11; Danielle, 8; Ashley, 7; and Brittany, 3. Grandparents are defendant is to appear the first law and motion day following the issuance of the warrant. Two residents of Bountiful, Ben Bahe and Arnold E. Bahe, 29, were charged with a class C misdemeanor of public intoxication. Both defendents entered pleas of guilty and were fined $50 plus sentenced to serve five and two days respectively in the Emery County Detention Center. Ben Bahe has been incarcerated since the day of the incident, April 7, and will receive credit for the time served. The cases were closed. ld Thank You John M. Baker, son of ment systems specialist with loss of our loved one, Ole Jensen. Thanks to the Relief Society for the 4th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. He is a 1987 graduate of Emery igh School. American Heart Association WERE FIGHTING FOR YOUR LIFE their deepest appreciation to family and friends for their acts of kindness during the the lunch they rodent populations. This spring, rodents at these dam sites will be controlled using strychnine treated grain. The grain is placed underground in burrows which prevents birds and other animals from consuming the grain. The Ferron Ranger District 3-- The Alten Jensen family wishes to express Robert L. and Sharon K Baker of Orangeville, has been promoted in the U.S. Air Force to the rank of airman first class. Baker is an aircraft arma- - Duck Fork reservoirs. These structures will improve the fish habitat by adding hiding cover and deeper pools. Guzzlers, covered plastic water collectors with small access holes, are designed to benefit grouse and other small birds and mammals. The Ferron Ranger District has installed guzzlers in areas where water is lacking. Two more guzzlers are proposed for the Wildcat Knolls in the Muddy River drainage. The burrowing of rodents along earthen dams can weaken the dam structure. It is proposed to control ground squirrels and gophers in the dams at Potters Ponds and Grassy, Petes Hole, Soupbowl and Academy Mill reservoirs. An environmental assessment of this problem was completed in 1979 which indicated that poisoning was the best method for control of limited plans to install two livestock watering troughs on the Olsen Bench Sheep Allotment. Both troughs were identified in the Olsen Bench Allotment Management Plan as needed watering troughs to reduce trailing distances to existing trough will consist of a steel trough, wooden 50-fo- ot posts and buried plastic inlet and outlet pipes. The Ferron District has for many years had an intensive noxious weed treatment program to control musk thistle, Canadian thistle and white-toControl methods have mainly relied on the use of EPA approved herbicides and digging by hand. It is proposed to continue with the program during 1989, with approximately 10 acres being treated. Willows and other plants may be treated near campgrounds and on dams to prevent deterioration of asphalt and dam structures. If you have questions or comments on these improvements for wildlife or livestock, please contact the Ferron 2 or Ranger District at Box P.O. to send inquiries 310, Ferron, Utah 84523, by May 1, p. 384-237- 1989. 796 1 4 Ruffles Sews on pearls Differential feed Roll hem Blind hem Sews on elastic Adjustable width & length Rated easiest serger to use Save $25 thru April 29!!! Lavial& bnina pre- pared. Each watering facilities. PFAFF Hobbylock Thread Combo Dan and Lloyal Hunter of Salt Lake City, and A.D. and Betty Brown also Salt Lake City residents. military inlet creeks of Ferron and 894 E. 100 N., Price 637-027- 8 Sign up for sewing classes Kids too! ning Smbigs i HD VARIETY SPECIALTY STORES 90 East Main Price, Utah Monday-Saturda- y 9:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m. -- I Bunk Beds GSDISKCi) Frame $J)(95 & Deck Priced from Sunday 12:00 noon5:00 p.m. 0 030 an? 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