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Show le Wednesday, July 24, 1996 BLM Nephi, Utah Page 5 sets final rule on mining claim squatters The Bureau of Land Management today published a final rule that gives BLM managers the administrative tools they need to stop squatters from illegally oclands on cupying mining claims they are using for purposes. The rule, which appears in todays Federal Register, does not affect any individual who is engaged in a BLM-manag- non-mini- lands. These abuses have to residency, a miner must consult with the ELMS local land manstop. Under the final rule published agers. The managers will then today, a claimants use and occu- examine whether the miner has pancy must relate to prospecting met the Bureaus residency conor exploration, mining or pro- ditions. If those conditions are cessing operations, or other land met, the miner may reside on d uses that are reasonably related land while conto such activities. Thus, the new ducting mining-relate- d activi- BLM-manage- rule will not affect bona fide mining operations. From page 5 The final legitimate mining operation. This new rule will benefit indi- rule is consistent with the draft viduals and mining companies rule, which was published in who are engaged in legitimate 1992. The draft rule was genermining operations on ally supported by the mining inlands, said BLM Acting dustry, including some small-scal- e all buckets are emptied and Director Mike Dombeck. The mining groups. In response stored away from children after rule will also benefit the Ameri- to public comments, the ELMS household chores are done. can people, who own these final rule clarifies parts of the Wading pools should be superlands. draft rule. For example, the fi- vised and emptied promptly afThe final rule defines squat- nal rule makes it clear that a ter use. Spa and hot tub use ters as persons who are illegally miners requirement to meet lo- should be monitored. Long hair residing on or running unautho- cal building codes applies to should be pulled back to keep g rized businesses on codes in force at the time of con- away from circulating drains. lands. This new struction. Dont assume that because rule is directed at squatters, The final rule also makes clear your child has had swimming leswhose abuses of mining claims that possession of a mining claim sons that they are water-safhave hurt the reputation of legit- or an authorization to reside on They should never go near or play imate miners on the public a mining claim does not deprive in open water without approved lands, Dombeck said. There a legitimate miner of the privi- supervision. has been a long and colorful his- lege of recreating on the public Water can be fun and is a good tory of abuses by squatters, in- lands. way to cool off, but remember the The final rule describes stan- dangers associated with it. If you cluding some who illegally built saloons, hunting lodges, and fish- dards for legitimate uses and o- would like more information on d water safety, call the Utah Safeing camps. More recently, some ccupancies of or squatters have illegally set up lands. Prior to starting any ac- ty Council at (801) outside Salt Lake drug labs and reprocessed haz- tivity that involves residency or ardous materials on BLM public has the potential to support a Metro. BLM-manag- Drowning ed ties. Under the new rule, mining claimants who have existing occupancies may continue their occupancies for one year after this final rule takes effect on August 15, 1996, providing that they meet certain requirements. Miners who are currently occulands will pying have one year to comply with the provisions of the rule, providing that they fill out a simple form. Squatters whose activities are BLM-manag- minutes. Gently stir in teriyaki & glaze mixture and black-eye- d baste peas peas; bring to boil. Reduce 12 cup Kikkoman Teriyaki Baste & Glaze heat; cover and simmer 8 min4 teaspoons brown sugar, utes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in bacon. packed 18 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 3 slices bacon, diced 1 cup finely chopped onion 12 cup finely chopped celery 8 slices (each about 12 inch thick) Italian or French bread, toasted : black-eye- d Paula Nielson to preform in at U of U play Paula Nielson be M. will the production. Tickets are available through the Kingsbury Hall box office at (801) Paula is currently a senior at the University of Utah majoring in Exercise and Sport Science. She is the daughter of Paul and 581-710- 0. The Utah Museum of Natural History at the U of U announced a major exhibit that will run through March of 1997. The Landscape Remembers: Reverse Archaeology in Canyon Country, invites participants to explore the past by viewing artifacts and using interactive computer programs. Call Bowhunters Everyone is invited to participate in the Utah Bowhunter State Jamboree July 26, 27 and 28 on Skyline Drive. This archery competition is fun for all ages. A small fee is charged to finance future bow hunting education classes for youngsters. Call Outdoor Woman Fly fishing, game calling and survival tactics are a few of the skills to be taught at the Second Annual Becoming an Outdoor Woman workshop to be held September at Camp Wapiti, near Tooele. Fee is $150. Participants are lim20-2- 2 ited. Call Berry Picking On August 3rd, a Berry Picking Festival will be held at Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail State Park in Summit County. Sponsored by Utah Escapades. Call Artists Concert cess drippings. Return reserved drippings to pan. Add 2 onion and celery; stir-fr- y NEPHI Reverse Archaeology per- forming in the musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice at Kings15-2- 4. teriyaki baste: & glaze, brown sugar, red pepper, reserved bean liquid and 14 cup water; set aside. Cook bacon in skillet over medium heat until crisp; remove and drain. Reserving 1 Tbsp., drain off ex- in-fie- Toby Keith will perform at the Blackhawk Arena in Salina on August 8th, call Other events at the Fairgrounds in Richfield, include: a Demolition Derby, a Talent Find, The Music Man, a Tractor Competition, a Horse Pull, a Centennial Ball, an ATV Rodeo, livestock shows and exhibition. Call or The bury Hall August show is produced by August Night Theater Group and will run nightly at 8 p.m. with matinees each Saturday at 2 p.m. Paula is one of 14 dancers and is serving as dance captain for Reserving 2 Tbsp. liquid, drain, rinse and drain black-eye- d peas; set aside. Combine deci-BL- Sevier County Fair 0, For each serving, spoon black-eye- d peas mixture over 2 toasted bread slices. Makes 4 servings. Swap the ground beef in a Sloppy Joe for this quick-fi- x vegetarian entree. ed ar Intended for people who love family, family history and heritage, and ways to plan and host informative family reunions, The Kinship Conference: Gathering the Family will be August 2 and 3 on the USU campus. Call BLM-manage- 2 cans (15 oz. each) one-ye- Kinship Conference e. Sloppy Johns. . . BLM-manag- pub-thre- at non-minin- State Briefs... ed 262-540- sue an order to such persons that they must either leave the g lie lands or get a land-us- e permit to remain on the land. All occupants have the right to appeal the ELMS sion.Ifthe BLM determines that an occupants activities are not reasonably related to mining and that these activities constitute a mining claim is reasonably relat- - threat to health and safety, the ed to mining. In cases where oc- - occupant will be required to cupants activities are found not leave the public lands, even if the to be reasonably related to min-- person decides to appeal the ing, these persons will be noti-- BLMs decision. The affected of the BLMs finding and will dividual may not occupy the pub-b- e informed that their activities lie lands during the time that an do not justify occupancy on Fed- Continued on page 7 eral property. The BLM will is- : non-minin- BLM-manag- not reasonably related to mining and whose activities pose a to health, safety or the en- vironment will not be allowed to remain on land during that period. field investigators will visit each occupancy over the next three years to determine whether an occupants use of a On July a Community Artists Concert will take place at the SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre, 699 South State, Orem. Call 26-2- 7, Cultural Identity Am The history of Utahs Pioneer Day celebrations will be discussed by Stephen Olsen, Community Celebrations and Cultural Identity, on July 25th at This Is The Place State Park at 7 p.m. in the parks Social Hall. Call CHAIABER Of COMMERCE KYKN Radio - Times News Craft Skills On Fridays and Saturdays throughout August, crafts people will share their pioneer skills and ideas at Iron Mission State Park in Cedar City. Call Bike Ride Mel Kessinger Retirement party for Mell Kessinger retirement celebration will A See Merchant's for Details 4-- D Plumbing & Haps 66 Service Harmon Tire Klmo's Kamera Nephi Lumber ACE Mark Auto Body Shop Jc Mlckelson's Restaurant Building Bryan's Garage Sinclair Service Barton Plumbing Main Street Conoco Byron Woodland DOS Canyon Hills Health Care Nebo Thriftway Nebo Vision Mt. Canyon Hills Pro Golf Shop Parkin Motor Subway Sandwich Time Taco Restaurant Hollow Cedar Fuel Central Valley Medical Center Utah Foam Products Chapman Furniture Tri-M- Nephi Professional Pharmacy Frost-T-Fre- ez Garrett Honda Flying J Bank One Western Tire & Auto Lotsa Motsa Pizza Nelson Jones DDS No purchase necessary Need not be present to win 1 Drawing to held on Aug 3rd 996 n, Red Cliffs Sports Lisa's Country Kitchen Movies Plus Norms Dollar Discount Celebrations Cafe Simon's N Wood Jenkins South Forty-IFBen Franklin Urethane Specialties Corral Hollow Big Antiques First Security Bank Nephi Dry Cleaners A Copy Cabin Doyle's Diesel Bethphage Mission Enter for a Free Trip for a family of four any of these local Business. be held on July 30th, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., in the conference room of the Utah Department of Human Services Building, 910 East 100 North in Pay-soto honor Mel Kessinger for his 29 12 years of service with the State of Utah. Mel began his career with the State working with adult services from 1966 to 1968. He was in the Master of Social Work program at Florida State University in Tallahassee from 1969 to 1971. He worked with alcohol programs from 1971 to 1975. From 1975 to 1979 he worked with the Family Violence & Spouse Abuse programs. He has worked as a case manager pro- at viding in-ho- services and counseling from 1980 to 1996. Mel served on the board of the Utah Alcohol Foundation (alcohol recovery center) and was involved in the formation of the Utah County Council on Drug Abuse and Rehabilitation which is now The (UC-CODA- R) served Gathering Place". many years on their board. He On August 2nd, Antelope Island State Park in Davis County will host an ARC Bike Ride at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a sunset ride on the causeway and four mile loop on the island. Charge is $2.50. Call Driving Tip Do not tailgate a truck. Not only is your view of the road blocked, the truck driver cannot see you in this position. Thicks have a deep blind spot directly behind them. Following too collision. close greatly increases your chance of a rear-en- d Remember, if you cannot see yourself in the trucks mirrors the truck driver cannot see you. From the Make It Second Nature program. Pony Express The Utah Centennial Pony Express Ride is under way from Communities along the route Kanab to Logan, July have celebrations planned. The end of the route includes being part of the Festival ofAmerican West at USU in Logan on July 27th at 10 a.m. 22-2- Jesse Knight of The Stewardship Jesse Knight will be presented Au7 gust 2nd at p.m. in the Juab High School Auditorium. Admission is free. Refreshments will be served. This is an historical dramatization of the early days of mining in Eureka and promises to be both informative and entertaining. entertainment will feature the Pahvant Old Time Fiddlers at 6:30 p.m. Pre-sho- w Traci L. Memmott, C.P.A. Mel has worked in Utah Coun- ty during his state employment except for 1990 to 1994 period when he worked in Nephi, Juab County. 7. 756-083- 3 Specializing in Small Business Accounting, Tax and Payroll Services 623 -- 1976 (msg.) d |