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Show Tooele, Utah Thursday, March 1, 1984 Volume Eighty Nine Cost: Twenty-fiv- e Number Cents Volunteers Help Deer Beat Survival Odds by David Bern Fears that much of Tooele Countys deer and elk population would perish this winter have eased andsurvival rates look better than expected, says the local wildlife federation. Gene Ekenstam, president of the Tooele County Wildlife Federation, said that at winter's onset an 80 percent loss in area deer herds was predicted. But because of emergency feed efforts, a much lesser percentage is now expected. "Were now looking at 30 percent or less in animal losses, said Mr. Ekenstam. "For a normal winter, you can count on a 20 percent loss. So for this winter, we only had a 10 percent increase. The emergency feed program has literally saved thousands of animals.. Mr. Ekenstam added that losses in upper elevations are still uncountable due to deep snow; but for herds that lowered to the valley floor last December, losses have been slight. Starvation is not considered the cause for those that have perished. "We still have a dog problem," said Mr. Ekenstam. "Most of the deer losses are from dogs that have chased the deer to exhaustion. We encourage residents to keep close tabs on their pets . . . several dogs have been destroyed and citations handed out. But even though area herds are in better shape than others statewide, Mr. Ekenstam said the feed program needs to be maintained Public Land Management Reviewed Decisions for future management of public lands in Tooele County are available for review for the next 30 days, according to Lowell Decker, Pony Express Resource Area Manager for the Bureau of Land Management. The purpose of the 30 day review is to allow affected individuals to protest decisions found "But all that depends on the Climatic Change When this National Guard unit from Alabama arrived in Utah, it had to make adjustments to the Wasatch from 7:30 to 4 p.m. He said, only those issues which were submitted for the record during the Tooele land-us- e Of Snow Fails To Deter Alabama Guardsmen raised in a protest. Mr. Decker added that protests must be written and set to BLMs Director in Washington, D.C. by April 1, 1984. The requirements for submitting a protest can be obtained from the Salt Lake District Office. Fronts cold and snow. The 226th detachment is stationed at Tooele Army Depot for two weeks. planning process can be 18-Inch- es Ekenstam said enough money is available to see the feed program through April 1. And not one dime of those reserves is state money. (Continued on page two) The places it goes for annual training, like Fort Lee, Va., Memphis, Tenn. and Tooele smacks of plush duty or an expensive junket to some folks back home. But the 226th Theater Army Support Group from Mobile, Alabama has earned a reputation for paying its way at annual training, and members of the Alabama Army National Guard unit are proud of it. The mission of the 226th re-- ' training at large quires hands-omilitary maintenance and storage complexes like Tooele Army Depot where personnel of the 226th are paired with military and civilian counterparts to see that the Alabama Guardsmen get quality trainn Paper Launches Contest will publish Beginning next month, the Tooele Transcript-Bulletia weekly magazine that will be distributed to all subscribers of the n newspaper. tabloid will incorporate all network and cable teleThe vision listings, along with comics, columns, feature stories, reviews and other feature items. The only problem we are having with the magazine is that it does tossed around not have a name. Staffers at the Transcript-Bulletiseveral ideas before deciding to launch a campaign and let our readers select the name of the newest section of the paper. The person who submits the selected name of the magazine will be given a nights stay for two at Salt Lakes Sheraton Hotel as well as Jazz game on March 17. two tickets to the Dallas-Uta- h To enter the contest, simply fill out the form on page 3 in this issue of the Bulletin and submit it to the newspaper front office before March 9. 16-pa- n ing. In return, the 226th has tried to reciprocate by leaving the folks at Tooele with something of value. Last year, a special projects team did an audit in the areas of parts procurement and property accounting that identified enough cost cutting potential to make the stay at the depot a mutwo-wee- k tually beneficial association. By the time the many reserve un- its training here each year have come and gone, the folks at Tooele are no doubt exhausted. President Surprises Stansbury Class It is not unusual for a class of ele- N1 mentary students to write the President of the United States, especially in February when Lincoln's and Washingtons birthdays are commemorated. However, it is somewhat of a novelty for a class to get a quick written reply from the President. But that is exactly what happened to a unit of students at Stansbury Elementary. The Pioneer unit at Stansbury which consists of students between third and fifth grades and taught by Maureen Andrus wrote President Reagan three weeks ago wishing him a happy birthday. fJLi; i Vf 1 s "'"ft V pleased to receive your special birthday greetings. Your thoughtfulness means a great deal to me and 1 treasure your friendship. With my warm best wishes for the years ahead, Sincerely, Ronald said. "But we were shocked when we received a reply from the President." cially cordial, one reason nearly 200 members of the 226th looked forward to returning to Tooele for the third straight year even with 18 inches of snow on the ground. Its a novel experience for some members of the Alabama group whove seen little or no snow before, but its an invaluable opportunity to get acquainted with ad- verse weather conditions they might encounter in Germany or Korea if ever mobilized. Without doubt, its one of the best units it has ever been my privilege to observe, said Col. Bob Farmer of Chattanooga, Tenn., the 1983 U.S. Army Reserve evaluator. "In my opinion,the 226th would field army de. be able to operate a pot almost mobilized." immediately if An unusual three evaluators have been assigned to the first encampment of the 1984 training cycle at Tooele, and Maj. Gen. Ivan Smith, Commanding General of the 167th Corps Support Command at Birgmingham, Ala. plans a four-da- y visit. At that, theyll have their work cut out for them. The headquarters group, which also has a maintenance battalion and a transportation battalion under its umbrella, stacks up as one of the most unusual units anywhere. It has 113 different military jobs within five directorates, each under the supervision of a lieutenant colonel. The only Theater Army Support Group in the Armed Forces at the present time, the unit received special authorization to propose its own organizational and personnel plan for conversion from a field de County commissioners entered an agreement with UDOT Tuesday to have warning lights installed at the railroad crossing at Droubay Road. a . v . Reagan." Maureen Andrus, who is an Intern teacher from Utah State University, says that the letter writing project was spawned from earlier correspondence. "A few months ago the English class wrote to the Marines that were stationed In Lebanon. And they also wrote letters to people residing at the Tooele Valley Nursing Home," Mrs. Andrus explained. "it Is all part of teaching students how to apply what they learn In the classroom to the real world," she But the relationship with the 226th appears to have been espe- pot type organization to a new support concept. Many of its personnel have civilian backgrounds or jobs that are ideally suited to their military specialities, enhancing the ability of the 226th to function in a highly efficient manner. "Its certainly the most unusual unit with respect to the number of military specialties of any with which Ive ever been associated, says its commanding officer, Col. William E. Moore, a communications manager at Kessler Air Force Base, Miss, in civilian life. "You might think it would be an administrative nightmare, but theresso much talent in every directorate that everything comes together in a workable whole thats a joy to behold." Its unique with respect to the number of military occupational specialties for its size. And no other unit in the nation has U.S. Army Development and Readiness Command certified maintenance and quality assurance inspectors, a tribute to the quality of training provided by the fulltime military and civilian counterparts at Tooele Army Depot with whom they will be working again this year. Two years ago, two of the 226th mechanics, one of them an ace Porsche and Mercedes Benz mechanic in civilian life, decided they needed something else to occupy their time at annual training. So the industrious pair completely rebuilt a diesel engine for a heavy forklift, three more diesel engines for smaller forklifts and almost finished a fifth. They are two of 232 reasons the 226th Theater Army Support Group has a reputation for earning its keep. Railroad Warning Lights To Be Installed At Erda Students designed individual cards wishing the President a happy birthday and also included their thoughts on world and domestic problems facing the chief executive. In response, the President wrote in his two paragraph letter: "I was in the Tooele Management Framework Plan. Mr. Decker said that the decisions are available for review at BLMs Salt Lake District Office, 2370 South 2300 West, in Salt Lake City predicted by the National weather," added Mr. Ekenstam. "If it snows hard again, we can go back up to 3000 pounds of feed every other day. Mr. Ekenstam said to maintain the 11 deer feeding stations it costs around $90 every other day and to maintain the two elk feed stations it costs around $25 per day. Those dollar figures are staggering over a months time, but Mr. Presidents Ink the Kyle Mathews of Erda and Shawna Vest of Lake Point show-of- f letter their class received from President Ronald Reagan when the class extended birthday greetings to the nation's chief executive. 1 The plan includes improving a stretch of road beginning at Dugway's gates and going northward. Reconstruction will include shoulder work, leveling and two c The crossing, which has claimed lives in years past, will receive equipment estimated at $95,000. The system will include operational lights and draw arms to keep traffic from crossing. Tooele County has agreed to pay 10 percent of the cost. UDOT will contract with inches of asphalt. The project is estimated to cost $ 1 .2 million and will mostly be paid by the state. Tooele County will pay Union Pacific Railroad for installation of the warning system. In other business, commission- employees exempt and at the Tooele Valley Hospital and Nursing I lome. The salary schedule includes an entry level, mid point and a maximum salary for various employee positions. ers voted to permit dispatch employees to eat one meal per eight hour shift from the jail kitchen. Sheriff Marion Carter told commissioners that most jails use this pro- ' e ews otes perhaps beyond April 1. Were still looking at April in continuing the feed program, said Mr. Ekenstam. "Some of the herds have started to move back up on the south facing slopes, but because there is little feed there, they keep coming right back. Mr. Ekenstam added that much of the feed on south facing slopes has already been eaten off, and because of little snow melt, deer cannot reach feed on upper elevations. If spring proves to be deep with new snow and cold temperatures Weather Service the feed program will have to be continued beyond April 1. "Right now, were setting out about 1,000 pounds of feed every other day for deer, said Mr. Ekenstam. "For the elk, were setting out about 600 pounds of hay per day. Thirty-nin- gram successfully. Expected benefits from the program include giving the dispatch operator a meat without leaving radio equipment, and added lawsuit protection from prisoners filing food complaints. In January, commissioners approved plans that entail upgrading a major portion of Skult Valley Road. Tuesday, comlssloners finalized a contract with the state to solicit a bid for the project. i less than 10 percent of the total cost. Commissioners also approved salary grades and ranges for non-exem- The salaries were developed through the personnel department of Holy Cross Hospital and cover competition with similar positions for a hospital of 50 beds and under within the Salt Lake Valley. Commissioners also heard a request from Wendover Mayor Hugh Neilson to Install a "Welcome to Wendover" sign on the Utah side. ITie sign's purpose is to encourage tourism. Commissioners asked that a full design, Including dimensions and price be produced Vernon Woman Heads Campaign A Tooele County resident, Saundra Rigby of Vernon, has been appointed a chairman for the 1984 Utah Arthritis Foundation campaign, Saundra Rigby of Vernon. The Arthritis Foundation campaign raises funds for arthritis research and public and patient education. Arthritis affects 240,000 Utahns. Seventy-eigh- t percent of the money raised goes directly to research and education. Volunteers are essential to the Arthritis Foundations fight against the more than 100 forms of arthritis and other rheumatic house-to-hous- house-to-hous- e e diseases. Most forms of arthritis have no known cure; however, much can be done to control pain, keep joints moving freely and prevent further joint damage caused by the disease. For more information or a free booklet about arthritis call or write the Utah Arthritis Foundation. Roundtable Set The monthly district Roundtable for adult Scout and Cub Scout leaders will be held tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the Tooele LDS Seminary. Leadership training will be provided for all leaders involved in Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts and Explorers. More Muck On Horizon Weatherwise, Tooele has not had much going to it ever since Indian Summer dissolved into buried driveways last fall. However, the skies have been predictable. When it snows, it is unsafe for anyone under three feet in height to walk around outside. And when it does not snow, a breath of fresh air Is a rarity. How many of you find comfort in knowing that sun shines above the fog? Well, local weather forecaster Steve Hatch says plan on seeing the muck and gunk in Tooele Valley for several days to come. A weak storm system will pass overhead tonight and to- morrow, but the temperature inversion will only suffer minor damages. It Is expected the high pressure system over Utah will strengthen and fog will continue through next week. For the next several days, expect evening lows to venture into the teens and daytime highs to not rech any higher than 35 degrees. m tms ittus. . . WEEKLY LSOCABkBTVUSTma |