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Show Ai.w. iw t .IQ wnff t I, The Salina Sun. Wednesday. Mar.2Q.1991 RANGEWARS REVISITED? Three block sheep area may keep off the local The Forest Service has reseeded about 80 acres on a sidehill blocking a grazing trail, and sheepmen have been told that any plan which included driving sheep across this land would not be accepted. Even though the trail in question has been in use since pioneer times, some Forest officials are insisting that the rally way sheepmen could get to their summer range would be to truck the sheep in. Sheepmen who bring their sheep in and out on the Rolfson Choke-cherr- y trail from the west said that the cost of trucking the sheep to the ranges would put them out of business. The sheepmen say that the reseeded area covers the same area as about 3 city blocks - and to be ranges forced to truck their sheep, or go 25 miles around the mountain - is ridiculous as well as being uneconomical. The sheepmen say that it would cost about $3 ,000 for each of the 1 1 permittee to pay for the trucking. They say there would be higher lamb crop loss, due to trucking. When sheep are bunched together as they would be in a truck, they lose their identity and mothers are unable to find their lambs. Finding enough trucks to do the hauling is another problem noted by the sheepmen; and some areas have no roads available. Forest officials say that they plan to reseed other canyon areas, and the sheepmen believe the ultimate goal is to eliminate any grazing on the mountain altogether. Aurora Youth Council attends State Institute Nearly 300 youth from 30 communities throughout Utah met at Utah State University recently for the 8th annual Youth City Council Leadership Institute. Youth city mayors, councilper-son- s and adult advisors attended. Participants from the Aurora Youth Council included Brenda Coates, Bonnie Johnson, Mary Kjar, Jessica Barney, Hilary Frederick, Dana Jones, Brody Heath, and Carma Johnson as supervisor. Participants learned how local governments operate from Sydney Fonnesbeck, of the Utah League of Cities and Towns, and received an update on the status of Utahs Youth at Risk, from USU Family and Human Development specialist, Tom Lee. Parliamentary procedure, building self esteem and dealing with difficult councilmem- - "You will bers were other major topics. Youth Council advisors had their own learning session and helped their councils introduce project successes and innovations at an Idea Fair. . Successes for the Aurora Youth Council include: 3rd of Jply Celebration; Back to School Dance; Haunted House; Clean up Week; March of Dimes, and many community service activities. Council members shared ideas less formally at a pizza party, formal banquet and dance during the three day meeting. Sponsors of the annual institute are USUs Cooperative Extension Service, Utah Department of Community and Economic Development and the Utah League of cities and towns. lose control" says official sided coin on state road in Aurora Two There will be both good and bad results if the state takes over the Aurora road, according to Sterling Davis, Utah Department of Transportation. He told the 100 people at an Aurora meeting last week that just like anything else, there will be things they like and dislike about the new management of the roadway. First of all, the road would be better kept and maintained, and would be widened to 84 feet in the county area, making it a safer road for all, Davis said. The following would occur: Speed limit: After a study or survey of conditions, a fair, comfortable, safe speed limit would be set. Widening & Improving: The county sections of the road would have to be widened to 84 feet. From the tumoff from SR-5- 0 to the city limits, the road would have to be moved to the west 18 feet. The south entrance to the city also will require an 84 foot "Im sure we would want to take out that sharp jog where 89 and Aurora where the two roads join," Davis added. Maintenance: As soon as the deal is consumated, "We will immediately take over," Davis said. "We would be sealing cracks, painting lines - whatever is necessary to keep the road in good condition." right-of-wa- y. Curb and gutter would be put of the city limits to the other. Mayor Cosby noted that sidewalks would eventually be put In as well. Snow removal: This would be done efficiendy, by state crews. However, as far as taking any precaution with driveways of residents, etc., "we just cant do it. Our purpose is to get that roadway fit for travel for the motorist," Davis said. Driveways along the route would likely be quite full after the snowplows pass. Signs: All signs must have a breakaway post - most now installed, don't have it. Directional signing would be installed by UDOT. The 'slow school zone' sign would go because there is now no school in the city, Davis pointed out Parking: Parallel parking has been found to be the safest method of parking, according to Davis. This would mean parallel parking through the city's Main street, including in front of the church building. Denmark Wash overpass: "I have inspected this thoroughly, and have found it to be a very interesting structure," Davis said. "It was in from one end builtmanyyearsago.andmay have historical significance. There are several ways it could be widened to handle the traffic, and still not change the struture dramatically. At press time, the Aurora Council had not made the final decision on the proposal. Senior Citizen News On March 9 there were 12 members of the North Sevier Area Senior citizens who enjoyed a beautiful day at Capitol Reef. On March 13, a vanload of seniors from this area enjoyed a trip to the University Mall, in Orem. Joy Heath, chairperson of the senior citizen quilt making group announces the following items for sale: a king-siz- e quilt light blue on one side and dark blue on the reverse; four lovely baby quilts, and one afghan. Anyone interested should call Joy. About 20 senior citizens have been enjoying the delicious lunches at the Center during the past week. Seniors are encouraged to call Helen and make a reservation in advance. For a donation of $1.50 this is the best buy in town. Menu for this week: Thursday - Roast pork, Aug-rati- n potatoes, peas, cherry shortcake, bread, butter, milk, juice. Friday - Spaghetti and meat-ball- s, tossed green salad, fruit cup, chocolate cake, bread, butter, milk, juice. - Salisbury steak, whipped potatoes, gravy, green beans, pineapple upside down cake, bread, butter, milk, juice. Wednesday - Beef stew with vegetables, cheese stick, Pears and Lime Jello, cookie, combread, butter, honey, milk, juice. Thursday fc'fe.. Commissioner Leonard Black-hapointed out that if it cost sheepmen $48,000 to truck the sheep, it would be more economical for the forest service to sacrifice the 80 acres. He was concerned about protecting the environment, but also concerned with the economic impact which would be felt throughout the area if the stockmen are forced off summer ranges. Forest Service officials say they informed the ranchers of their reseeding plan several years, saying that all had been notified. They added that they had no control over the 300 elk which were grazing on the reseeded area. However, DWR has indicated that they would reduce the size of the elk herd. . m & - v iA : - a V H4 9 '4,--,"- ' t ? II1 RANGEWAR REVISITED? Sheepmen were told recently by Forest Service officials, that they could not take their sheep over a reseeded area on the range, but must truck the sheep to the mountain pastures. The total area in question is about 3 city blocks in area. Sheepmen say that the trail in question has been in use since pioneer days, and that it will put some of them out of business if they have to truck the sheep to the range. There are so many sale tags to see, youll get bags under your eyes. yardwork 2. V tSXjss' Time for Spring Clyde Hurst A few calls about white fuzzy stuff on aspen trees is a reminder that it is time to get on with the spring yard work. That white fuzzy stuff on the aspens and other woody ornamentals is a cottony scale insect Under that fuzz is a female laying eggs. Like other scale insects these suck the sap from the tree. I usually see oyster shell scale, on aspens also. This is common oq several ash species and other woody plants. Now is the time to take care of these insects. The same process takes care of some of the overwintering populations of aphids and mites. Sometime before the leaves come out the affected part of the trunk and all branches and twigs of plants with scale insects should be sprayed with a mixture of dormant oil and diazinon. Check the labels for correct amount of product to use for the combination spray. , This is the best time to apply control measures for scale insects, it is much easier and cleaner to do the spraying now. When thecrawl-er- s are out there are leaves all over the tree, and you end up getting as much of the spray on you as you do the tree. If your lawn didnt get a good close mowing last fall, now would be a good time to do that little chore. Alightrakingwillgetridof most of the dead leaves. A sprinkle of nitrogen fertilizer might also be appropriate. No more than a half pound of ammonium nitrate per hundred square feet A nice green lawn is desirable, but if too much top grown is stimulated by excess nitrogen, root growth will suffer, and spring is when blue grass roots grow best. For more information call your USU Extension office, 896-926- r v V T I; 2n1 Year Anniversary SaIe Prices Good Through March 30, 1991 THE CASUAL CLOSE? TRADITIONAL WOMENS CLOTHIER CASH - VISA - MASTER CARD Salina, Utah AT OR BELOW GOST! Choose From over 25 Sleds in Stock! New and Used Yamaha, Polaris and Arctic Cat Machines! First Come - First Serve Basis! This offer good through March 30, 1991 FREEDOM R.V. &SPORTS CENTER 396 South Main - Gunnison, Utah - Phone SfS- 528-724- 4 |