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Show Emery County Progress, Castle Dale, Utah -- - Tuesday, October 21 1997 7 A , OUTDOORS Joes Valley will need treatment in three to five years says DWR By LAYNE MILLER Progess editor A recent survey by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources of the fishery in Joes Valley Reservoir shows the trout are not quite as healthy and they are averaging a little smaller than in past years. it & iv -- c i ' . C7-Q- ; i f ,. 1 That says to us that the Utah chubs in the fishery are growing, DWR Southeast Region w f- ft( bs '' . 5 Elk 'a? E5& -- nv, V r" . r Ai fj 2. .,- - , vv4T f Tf ' V. lS'i(T H ?' f -- .fr Desert and Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep are like magnets attracting controversy by some, and respect from others. (Illustration photo courtesy DWR combines a bighorn sheep photo with the hunting scene petroglyph found in Nine Mile Canyon.) Bighorn sheep take special care: Continued from page 1A by domestic sheep and any con- tact between the two groups always results in decimation of the wild herds. Utahs population of bighorns had plummeted from unregulated hunting and disease. Utah Division of Wildlife Resources officials decided to do something about the problem and began an aggressive relo- cation program, including transplants into the San Rafael Swell in 1978, 1982 and 1986, totalling 29 animals. That seed population found the rugged cliffs and isolated Sids Mountain to their liking. Its population exploded to more than 200 that were recently counted by helicopter-boun- d wildlife biologists. The entire San Rafael Unit population is estimated at approximately 300. Additionally, the San Rafael South Unit, located south of Interstate 70, received three shipments of animals in 1983, 1984 and 1986, totalling 40 sheep. They, too, found the area agreeable and the herd has grown to an estimated 350 animals. Wildlife biologists never men's basiiefball CEU Fans of the College of Eastern Utah mens basketball program will get an early season look at the new 1997-9weekend in an 8 By Utah The law does suggest, however, that farmers and ranchers who haul raw agriculture products are not necessarily bound by the tarp requirement. At the same time, farmers and ranchers are responsible for containing their loads so they do not escape on the roadway. Farm Bureau recently contacted officials with the Utah Highway Patrol to clarify this interpretation. Subsequently, an internal memorandum was distributed to all UHP personnel to encourage uniform application of the law. The Sept. 18, 1997 memorandum recognizes that farm vehicles are subject to the law but it also discourages the literal interpretation for enforcement purposes. The memorandum suggests that some contents of an agricultural load, such as dry leaf material from corn silage, are realistically going to bio w off in many situations. The intent of the law is to see that material which could cause damage or injury to other users of the highway is secure on a loaded vehicle. The memorandum further explains that ...if they are losing substantial amounts of their product, which compromises public safety, enforcement action should be taken." Given this interpretation of the law as it now stands, farm- - Emery High School Students of the Week Student of the Week Having their first day of offi- cial practice on Oct. 1, new head coach a strange feeling not knowing what the competition is like coming to a new place, but I really like our team, commented KUngleq who has averaged 28 wins a season. Its early, but I really like our athletic ability, our speed and most of all, our character. The mens roster has players from not only across the United States, but also some international flavor as well, with players from Canada, Tobago and Mongolia, on High School. The Emery High faculty has named Lyndsay Johansen & Gesica Stevenson Miriam Mitchell Miriam Mitchell, the daughter of Kevin and Janet Mitchell, has been selected as the Student of the Week at Green River High School. Miriam is a freshman in high school. She enjoys playing sports and reading. Shes a very quiet hard working student She maintains a very high GPA and sets a good example for others. When she graduates from Green River High School, she would like to continue her education and become a dental hygienist The students and faculty congratulate Miriam for being chosen as student of the week. Sarah Burnett Green River High Schools Student of the Week is Sarah Burnett Sarah, the daughter of Garth and Ruth Burnett, is a junior in high school. She works very hard in every class to receive above average grades. She is always on time to class and where she is supposed to be. She also sets a good example in school by participating in activities and in class. Sarah has also participated in chorus and school plays. She will be in the upcoming high school play South Pacific, and Is also working toward Choir. We congratubeing in late her for her award. Students of the Week Lyndsay Johansen Is tha daughter of Scott and Laurel Johansen of Castle Dale. She Is a member of the National Honors Society, Debate Club, Youth City Council, 4-lean Council, Technology Student Association, and Future Homemakera of America. She la also the Emery High Social Science Sterling Scholar. Lyndsay has had numerous lead- ership positions such as Sophomore Class President, Junior Class President, and is currently Student Body President of Emery High. She is the president of the local Young Democrata and aetvea aa the executive aecretary of YD'a on the atate level. Sports are an important part of her life, she has lettered In both volleyball and softball. Being a good atudent and maintaining high grades have alwaya been a priority over her activity In Church organizations. Playing the piano and violin also take up her apare time. She plans to get a degree from college following high achool graduation. Gesica Stevenson, the daugh- ter of James William and Charmain Stevenson, lives in Emery, Utah. She has many interest and talents. She has achieved many academic awards, some ot which are Sterling Scholar and National Honor Society. She enjoys spending time with her friends and family and enjoys life. 4. Catch a big fish? Take a photo and : send the informationto . the Emery County Progress. SPORTS FANS! 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Carbon Ave., Price 637-011- 0 TELEPHONE 4 w 'M 233-300- who won the Heisman playing for Iowa in 1939. CEU campus. Its ers and ranchers are urged to apply common sense as well in hauling their raw products. Christy said he cautions operators to not heap loads in such a way that large amounts of material are falling onto the road. Otherwise they will more than likely be cited. He said he also welcomes anyone who has questions regarding the law to call him at the Farm Bureau Center, Which is the only football stadium in America named after a Heisman Trophy winner?...lt's the University of Iowas stadium, named Kinnick Stadium after Nile Kinnick scrimmage- - The game will start at 7 p.m. in the BDAC on the ence. farmers. DWR officials are subsequently reducing the number of animals in the herd to reduce, or eliminate the depredation. people. ..Can squad this high-powere- Ce- them?...They are Neyland Stadium at the University ot Tennessee (102,544)...University of Michigan Stadium (102,501)... And the Rose Bowl (100,089). inter-squa- d pat Klingler wants the entire central Utah community to become involved with his new team. With his final roster completed, coach Klingler doesnt hide his excitement for the upcoming season and the chance d to compete in Scenic West Athletic Confer- Moretti said the elk on dar Mountain are also increasing in numbers and are drifting down off the mountain to eat the alfalfa fields of nearby load on any public highway Green River High School Student of the Week Resources Southeast Region director Mile Moretti to the Emery County Commission. Use caution when hauling any Farm Bureau News Utah law addressingthe hauling of raw farm produce such as corn silage, hay, or straw on other areas across Utah. through the San Rafael Swell, public highways has raised some Emery Countys population and on the San Rafael Reef concerns with several farmers of bighorn sheep is made up of south of on the eastern in recent weeks. desert bighorns and their much boundary of the Swell. According to Kim Christy, Wild sheep are normally aclarger cousin, the Rocky MounUtah Farm Bureau Vice Presidentive during the day but may hide t-Public tain bighorn. Policy, several The success of the animals in the shade during hot days farmers have called the Farm was not only amazing, it proved and out in the sun during cold Bureau Center seeking clarifito be vitally important to the ones. cation on whether or not loads animals future in Utah. Soon Emery Countys Western are required to be covered, or at after the herd stabilized the San Heritage Park proposal includes least loaded to prevent contents Juan herd was decimated by the creation of a desert bighorn from spilling on to the road. disease and is now struggling to sheep natural area. It would Christy says that even the survive. provide special protection for law enforcement community has Catching a glimpse of these the animals, yet allow the in- not uniformly applied the law shy and reclusive desert dwell- "1 tensive management DWR of- and consequently , several warners is a real treat to many tour- - ficials indicate is necessary for ings and even one citation have ists and a real thrill for most their animals survival. been issued over the last few Utah State University calls weeks wildlife photographers. They can be seen on occasion near the animals an umbrella speof Subsection Coal Wash, in Buckhom Draw cies. They report that desert the Utah Code provides that (a) and other places. bighorns are an indicator of the vehicle may not be operated or health of many other species. In moved on any highway unless Those wanting to see a bigbinoculars to other words, if the bighorn the vehicle is constructed or need horn carry or a spotting scope, good eye- sheep and its habitat are thriv- loaded to prevent its contents sight and plenty of patience. ing, it is safe to assume that the from dropping, sifting, leaking, Photographers need the same habitat is also sustaining a large or otherwise escaping. number of other species. Another subsection in the law equipment, plus a strong teleThe bighorn will act as an provides that a tarp must be lense. photo umbrella under which a num- used to cover loadsof dirt, sand, DWR officials discourage ber of species are protected gravel, rock fragments, pebbles, sheep watching during the through conservation of its crushed base, aggregate, any lambing season which runs habitat, indicates the countys similar material, or scrap il from through the end Western Heritage Park prometal, with some exceptions. of May. posal. The San Rafael Swell is Christy says that contrary to The best places to look for the home to 241 species of birds, 91 some misconceptions, agriculanimals in Emeiy County are species of mammals, 27 species ture is not specifically exempt in the canyons along the San of reptiles and 10 species of from the law. Rafael River, where it cuts amphibians. Green River High School te The spike only manageweather improved. It ended ment has been very successful with many hunters bagging on the Manti, said Moretti. In fact, we are going to increase the large bulls. That report was given last mature bull permits from 60 to week by Division of Wildlife 75 next year. mid-Apr- dreamed the transplants would so successful. The animals are doing so well, they are now being used as transplant stock into Utah chubs are aggressive feeders and normally native species for food resources and will eventually re place most game fish species. On the other hand, the splake (a cross between a lake trout and brook trout) are doing extremely well in the reservoir. Splake eat Utah chubs but Moretti said the small population of splake cant keep up with the large chub population. Things are declining at Joes Valley and fishermen will begin noticing a small decline in the fishing, advised Moretti. hunt started slow, ended strong By LAYNE MILLER Progress editor The elk hunt on the Manti Unit began slowly but success increased as the cold, wet A'feif.r ft J.S director Miles Moretti told the Emery County Commission last week. Our fishery manager believes we will have to conduct a Rotenone treatment or some other form of biological management in the next three to five years. |