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Show 9 .Tha.SunNews. Wednesday. March 25. 1992 The Big One's Coming Some day; Valley is full of fault lines The recent earthquake rumbling throughout northern and central Utah worried parents who were already concerned about their children attending schools which reportedly dont meet current seismic codes. The quake registered 4.3 on the Richter scale and lasted between 5 and 10 seconds, according to the University of Utah Seismic Stations. The epicenter was estimated to be about four miles southwest of Herri-manear Camp Williams. The quake originated about 10 miles beneath the earths surface. Because of Utahs quake-pron- e location, schools and public buildings are having to meet a new code to make them as safe as possible should a quake occur. However, many of the older school buildings do not meet these standards. n, The Sevier Valley is especially full of earthquake faults. The accompanying chart, taken from the Sevier County Master Plan, shows the fault lines within the county. Notice that Salina is not directly on a fault line, but to the left - note the long fault lines in the Salina Canyon area. Aurora has many faultlines to the east, some going right through the city. The Richfield has several fault lines, and it is interesting to note that most of them run from north to south, rather than from east to west as with the Aurora area fault lines. Also note the long fault running from Richfield to the Aurora area. Sue Nava, senior staff seismologist at the University of Utah said there is a 2 chance that the quake will be followed by one of larger magnitude within a short time. A report notes that Utah generally has between 700 and 800 earthquakes each year - most of them too small to be felt. When Utah shakes, get yourself moving If you are shaking about the thought of more earthquakes in Utah and what the effect mightbe on your home town and personal safety, there is help. Utah State University sociologist Gary Madsen and environmental engineer Loren Anderson have put video Earth together a quake Awareness and Risk Reduction, which is available in your school district and local library. You may also purchase your own personal copy for $6, plus $2.50 shipping. Orders should bed sent to the Utah Geological Survey, 2363 Foothill Drive, SLC UT 84109-149- 1. te 'Adopt-a-Biso- n' help the & Henry Mt. Herd survive Bison once numbered over 75 million during the 1830s. Now there are less than 500 adult animals in two separate herds. The House Rock herd is located just north of Grand Canyon. The herd used to number more than 500 but has been cut back to 100 adult animals due to grazing pressure in the area. The Henry Mountains herd, just north of Lake Powell in southern Utah, now numbers about 400, but is scheduled to be cut back to 200 adult animals to keep a long standing agreement with livestockmen in that area. A six year long drought has left the bison, the range, the livestock, and the livestockmen in distress. The solution is to remove some of the bison, or some of the cattle from the BLM administered land. An organization dedicated to prewild bison serving the lat herds of North America, has been formed, according to Dale Whipple, executive Director. It will seek to raise funds to purchase the necessary grazing rights to preserve these two herds of wild bison - which may be the last bison herds in North America being managed as free roaming herds. Whipple stressed that the goal of the organization is to remove some of the livestock, and prevent the impending bison herd reduction, which could genetically weaken the herd in years to come. This would be accomplished by purchasing grazing rights from livestockmen who want to sell. Whipple said that no livestock-me- n will be displaced against their will by the efforts of the foundation, and that goals are to help the areas struggling livestockmen every bit as much as the bison. A meeting was held in July of free-roami- 1991 in Bicknell with the majority of livestockmen being affected by the bison in the Henry Mountain area. They unanimously approved the creation of the Foundation and indicated they would support efforts to preserve the bison herd. The cattlemen, who have ranged cattle in the area for generations, were largely responsible for the bison herd prospering over the years and say they have grown attached to the sometimes cantankerous, but lovable critters. All government wildlife and land management agencies in the area support the goal of purchasing the grazing rights from the livestock-meHowever, because they were unable to obtain the necessary funds to conduct the transactions - about a hundred bison were killed last year under the direction of the Utah Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR). The project will cost more than $600,000 to complete. Several donations have been received. One of the most impressive donations, according to A. B. Johnson, President of the Wild Bison Foundation, was that made by Brenda Robinsons 2nd grade class in Fillmore. The class spear-heade- d a Read-a-Tho- n to benefit the bison, and the reading efforts of the students raised more than $300 to help the troubled bison. The foundation is a non profit entity so donations are tax deductible. One way you can help is for your family or group to Adopt a Bison Whipple says. No, you wont need to worry about having a surprise delivery from the mailman at your front door, he adds. But with your minimum donation of $25. the Wild Bison Foundation will send you a Certificate of Adoption for your wall, along with a color photograph of one of the bison you are helping your choice of age and gender. Were also encouraging other schools to become involved. Its never too early to become involved in helping to preserve the animals we have today - so that our grandchildren and their grandchildren will still be able to enjoy them. For more information about the project, write P.O. Box 27846, SLC, UT 84127; or call 466-880n. 6. Strategic planning session for Salina held March 19 The first of two Salina Strategic Planning sessions, held March 19, was attended by some 30 Salina residents, representing a good mix of age, gender, backgrounds and arperiences. The meeting was Power Utah and Salina City ranged by & Light, and sponsored by UP&L, which was represented by Mark Cox, UP&L Customer Service Manager. Sharon Young, an industrial consultant, acted as Facilitator. Two hours were spent reviewing and revising the Strategic Plan for Salina, which had been prepared by UP&L in 1990. The group worked toward listing attainable changes and goals necessary to bring Salina into rural step with the changing face of Utah before the 21st century, now but 8 years in the future. It was generally agreed that the citys location, climate, and motivated, educated work force are assets for efforts to expand the tourism business and encourage small industries to locate here, as well as encourage adult retirees to move here. The group also recognized the need to overcome the negative appearance of the city in order to attract industries and additional residents, d both being means to effect a expansion of the citys tax base. The group acknowledged that a successful CivicEquestrian Center could well be the means to start the economic-improvemeball rolling. The second meeting will be held Be careful when burning weeds, says UP&L Clearing irrigation ditches with fire is one of those traditional chores that is a sure sign of Springtime. Utah Power reminds everyone who maintains irrigation systems this way to use extra care when burning near utility poles. Each year there are a few fires that get out of control and damage Utah Power facilities. Poles dam- agedbyfiremustbereplaced, which can be expensive. Also, if there is a great deal of vegetation to be burned, flames can leap high into the air, affecting the operation of power lines. So, please take extra care to no- tice if utility poles are near where youll be burning and take precau tions. 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