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Show BLM and Forest Service to exchange management of lands The U. S, Department of Agricultures Forest Service and the U. S. Department of Interiors Bureau of Land Management announced today a proposal to intermanagement of about change 30-- 35 million acres of land and underlying minerals. Secretary of Agriculture John R. Block said, This proposal would enhance public service and administrative effiimprove Secretary of Interior ciency. In William P. Clark added, addition, weve estimated cost savings at between $25-3- 5 million annually by eliminating duplication of staff, offices and other facilities nationwide. The lands involved are public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and national forest lands administered by the Forest Service. The interchange would be followed by a legislative proposal to transfer the involved land and underlying minerals management responsibilities between the two agencies, the Secretaries said. Until legislative action occurs, they said, both national forest CPQCDC3Ck7,Vl? lands and the public lands will continue to be managed under the current laws that apply to those lands. The agencies are working on an implementation plan to be announced later this year which will include public involvement. These plans will include detailed state maps, expected improvements in public service, and cost savings. Forest Service Chief R. Max Peterson and BLM Director Robert Burford said the agencies have been working on this effort for several years. In much of the West, the BLM and the Forest Service manage lands which are interspersed or near those administered by the other agency. In recent years, there has been widespread bipartisan support for an adjustment of these dictions. The action announced today results from a study initiated in 1980 by the Secretaries of Agriculture and the interior of opportunities to save costs and improve efficiency by consolidating management of blocks of lands between the two agencies. A number of other reports have pointed 00032) out the need and obvious benefits of such transfers, they said. Peterson said he is confident the changes will mean better management and better service to the public. Many of the public have never understood why there should be a different set of rules for land on one side of an imaginary Federal boundary and another set for Federal land on the other side, he said. These changes will our local managers strengthen to more deal ability effectively and consistently with local users of the lands and other interested people. to an open letter to all BLM and Forest Service employees, Burford and Peterson assured employees that they will be offered a job, although it may not be in the agency or location where they are now located. Longterm, our goal is to absorb necessary personnel reductions as gradually as possible through attrition to minimize disruption and employee uncertainty. Key points include: On-- th management of the lands and resources will ZyQZLaooo WM We specialize THE SAN JUAN RECORD Wednesday February 6, 1985 - Page 5 states will not be affected by continue under existing author- ities during the administrative action phase. All valid existing rights will continue unchanged and will not be affected by the administrative interchange. -- - Offices will remain in the communities where they are currently located, but some would be consolidated. -- - Shared receipt payments to by Marsha Keele The second Distinguished Eagle Scout Award given in Utah was last week to Fred Eugene HalHday, Blanding. Fred Day of the Utah National Park presented Council Executive Board made the presentation. an The prestigious award engraved plaque, 14 karat pin, miniature pin, and ribbons is given only to an Eagle Scout in good standing for over 25 years who has demonstrated success in career, community, home, and other areas of life. Halliday is president of the Blanding Stake of the Church of Saints San of the Juan and president Foundation of Higher Education. He and his wife Audrey have three children. The award was made at the annual San Juan District Scout banquet on January 30. Dan Webb, district chairman, was master of ceremonies for the event with about 250 persons in attendance. Guest speaker was Don Cook of Moab, an LDS stake president The scouter. and long-tigreatest gift that a man can give Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y a boy, Cook remarked, is part of his life. Webb noted that there are 620 boy scouts in the San Juan Dis- In 1984, 14 Eagles were awarded, 21 Life Scouts, 27 Star trict. Scouts, and Arrow of Light. 44 BRAKES EXHAUST Steve Lovell, TedFarmer, Finlay Bayles, Bill Roberts, PaulMantz, Jim Slavens, HughKirkham, and Craig Halls were inducted as dis- trict officers. Special awards were made as follows: handmade stave of walnut and oak to Steve Lovell; beaward caU of duty yond the to Worthy Glover, Bigfoot district mascot; Scout Spirit awards to Kent Adams and Ron Johnson; second miler awards to Steve Ed Scherick, and Ray Olsen, and the District Award Gordon; to Dan of Merit Webb. District scouter s en joyed a delicious pork roast dinner prepared and cooked by the Blanding LDS West Stake. Equestrian Center open in Grand County Grand County Equestrian an of horse active group Center, enthusiasts, is planning a full year of events in Moab. They extend an invitation to everyone in the surrounding areas to join have plans for them. They registered breed shows, rodeos, draft horsepulls, and professional trainer clinics. More information regarding the dates and activities may be shows, open by contacting Grand County Equestrian County Center, Moab Chamber of Com- obtained merce, 220, 259-75- 31 259-776- 0. 150 East Center, Suite Moab, Utah 84532, phone or Jan K. Boyd ADVERTISING PAYS PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT FRONT END ALIGNMENT TIRE SALE Glass Belt-S- teel Belt-B- ias ATTENTION TRAPPERS Due to the many complaints and false accusations leveled against me by my fellow trappers to the game warden, I find it within my rights to make this public announcement. As of now, I am available for trapping instruction, free of charge to any and all who live in the Blanding area. These instructions include all my trapping knowledge and experience plus all my trapping locations which I have developed over the last five years since I have been back in Blanding. These locations have produced about 400 animals in this period of time. and what each location has proIll show you where they are were sets made and the bait used. This duced, exactly how the 1985. and will June is a limited offer expire Belt your choice w 30 OFF! to the appearance and comfort of your car Add Ask Dave about our ALCO Seat Cover Specials Many styles cubs earned the Donald Jack, Larry Bailey, Don Kilgrow, Mel Walker, Dan Webb, TUNE-UP- S Cars Land use planning will continue as scheduled and current land use plans will be followed. Management of both surface and subsurface eventually will be by one agency. There will be little impact on the personnel of both agencies although some may be reassigned as the program is implemented. Halliday receives Distinguished Eagle Award me in, the realignment effort. -- Trucks Many colors For anyone outside of the Blanding area, my information is available for the price of one good coyote which is $50. This offer is available to law enforcement personnel of this area. This is also a limited offer expiring June 1985. Anyone accepting either of the two offers must cover the expenses incurred such as transportation, gas, etc. I will no longer trap the area from Blue Mountain south to the Utah state lines. From June 1985 on, this area will be turned into a training area for any and all trappers willing to meet The charge for these services will be my fee for services. 1985. determined by June OTIS JAY WRIGHT N. Highway 191 (6-Blanding, Utah 84511 riyTVTrara'at? nnrar ry) asooiHBjO 2) Note of Interest: Professional trappers charge as high as $500 per person for a three day course. If you are interested, ill give you their names and addresses. |