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Show Page 1 0 Salina SunGunnison Valley News March 19,1 997 Questar group sets new reserve J growth record during 1996 not announced its year-en- d A significant portion of the 1996 Fuel has Questar Corp.s Market Resources totals. reserve However, the company increase in proved reserves came from group in 1996 set a new record for the of 393.4 Bcfe equivalent two acquisitions, both completed in reported nonutility reserve growth in a single 995. end of the at September. Inone transaction, the Maryear, according to figures released reQuestar Corp. is an integrated ket Resources group acquired about cently. i company with $1.8 bil157 Bcfe of reserves located primarily The group's exploration and prolion in assets distributed between ReguIn in Louisiana. and Oklahoma Texas, duction companies added the equivalated Services and Market Resources lent of 235. billion cubic feet (Bcfe) the other, the group acquired 37 Bcfe, activities. Regulated Services include of natural gas to theirproved nonutility primarily in the Alberta, Canada renatural retail gas distribution and inoil and gas reserves at an average cost gion, and created a Canadian affiliate terstate Market gas transportation. of $0.77 per thousand cubic feet, ac- to manage the properties. include activities Resources and gas The nonutility reserve growth fig" , I cording to Gary L. Nordloh, executive '?Y& oil exploration and production, whole' &owned f .A include reserves do ures not by vice president of Questars Market sale and retail energy marketing, gas && Questars local distribution company, Resources group. The 996 totals comMountain Fuel Supply Co. Mountain gathering and other field services. pare with the previous record of 149 Bcfe added in 1994. Nordloh said the Market Resources companies also reported record levels of production in 1996. Nonregulated gas production rose 24 to 40.5 Bcfe for the year, while production of oil and natural gas liquids increased 3 to 2.5 million barrels. Rafting down the Green River can be an exhilarating ride as shown above, ora calm, relaxing When measured after 1996 producfloat in a kayak. River enthusiasts travel from all points of the globe to enjoy what is literally in tion and sales of reserves in place, the our back yard. TUESDAY. SALINA PRODUCERS AUCTION exploration and production companies Week 1,902; Last Year Last 2,118; Receipts Feeder Steers: weak to 1.00 lower, increased theirreserves by 175.4 Bcfe, 2,229. Nordloh said. This represents a 1996 3.00-4.- 00 500 lbs 1.00-2.higher. Feeder except 00 lower; Holstein ratio of 416 perHeifers: mostly 1.00 lower. Slaughter Steers: mostly weak the Market cent. At year-enBulls: steady. Cows: steady. Slaughter Medium and Large Frame 1: 300-3- 50 group had 508.8 Bcfe in proved Feeder 400-4- 50 lbs 76.00-86.0- 0; lbs 82.00-82.5- 0; reserves, of which about 93 was in 500-5- 50 79.00-85.5- 0; 450-5- 00 lbs 76.00the United States and the remainder in 600-6- 50 72.50-82.5- 0; 550-6- 00 lbs lbs 90.00; 650-7- 00 Canada. The year-en- d reserve figures For Utahns who have considered a launch site included in the cost. Also as the Grand. Rushing clear-wat61.50-68.5- 0, lbs individual 75.50; 750-8- 00 0; 700-7- 50 63.50-73.5- 0 lbs 64.00-69.0-60.25-66.8were verified by independent engiriver trip, hut just haven't taken the included is first class camping equipmestreams and pools, 850-9- 00 5; 800-8- 50 0; lbs lbs 60.00-68.5-66.00-66.20. 950-10- 00 plunge. Salt Lake C'it) based Western ment. deluxe gourmet campfire meals, sas and Indian ruins offer plenty of neering consultants. 5; lbs 56.50-64.5lbs 200-3- 00 and professional licensed guides. Frame 2: River Expeditions is offering an introlbs Holstein Large places toexplore and remember. Sixty-fiv- e 500-7- 00 52.50-58.0- 0; 300-5- 00 54.00-56.5- 0; lbs the Lake the Cireen Mr. The River. on Green River miles down river, historic says trip ductory oiler 900-11- 00 46.50-53.0- 0; 700-9- 00 45.75-54.7- 5; lbs five-daMcPherson Ranch recalls the escacovers ninety miles of river with trip is available to Utah resilbs 44.25-53.2- 5. Medium and Large Frame 1: 300-3- 50 Feeder connected by calm stretches. pades of Butch Cassidy and his Wild dents for $150, less than half the 350-4- 00 62.00-76.5- 0; lbs 72.50-78.0- 0; lbs "It is perfect for adventurers from 7 Bunch. regular price of $795. 450-5- 00 76.00-80.5- 0; 400-4- 50 lbs 65.00The United States Department of The special offer of to 70 years old. It's river running with The (ireen River is a wonderful 458 lbs 77.00; 500-5- 50 lbs 73.50, package ore and more yes-mAgriculture says 63.50-69.5- 0, 64.50-74.0- 0; 550-6- 00 lbs package $350 per person is available from May rafting experience, ideal for the whole hands-o- n experience. 650-7- 00 Americans are eating out and often 569 lbs 73.00; 600-6- 50 lbs 62.00-67.5- 0;61.50-66.0in18 to August 28 on selected launches Guests are launched in family, says I. arty Lake, vice presi700-7- 50 0; lbs lbs 56.00-65.5- 0; more than once a day. Check out the ex800-9- 50 w ith available space. 60.00-62.7- 5; 750-8- 00 flatable rafts with a dent of Western River Lxpeditions. Proof of resilbs scarce; results of the USDA's nationwide sur950-10- 00 52.00-60.0- 0; and is at boatman boalwoman or world perienced required. dency People come from around the vey: young feeder cows: 44.00-49.0- 0. Overthe last 40 years. Western River to float the (ireen, but for some reason, the oars. Guests can take a turn at the Stock Cows: Young bred cows 570.00-625.- 00 per Percentage of people eating a Utahn's are not among those who have helm, or paddle their own rubber kayak Expeditions, the nation's largest raftolder 00bred cows: 490.00-550.- 00 per head; head; from home on snack away any given 570.00-670.per discovered this unique vacation, he or raft along side. ing vacation company, has guided 1- -3 In 1995, that num36.25Cows: day in 1978--4Boning Slaughter said. 2- -4 rapids of moder41.50-46.0- 0; Sixty white-watguests through the most spectacular ber 57 to o. 45.00; Breaking jumped 30.00-36.7- 5. ate difficulty give the Green River lots scenery in the world. A detailed, This summer. Western River ExpeCutter and Low Dressing Teenage males eating out on an 1270-22- 65 1 Grade lbs Yield Bulls: fun Slaughter ditions offers Utahns a special price to of excitement. brochure describes the rapids, They're 42.25-44.7- 5. 44.75-52.7- 5; YG 2 1150-17- 20 lbs average day in 995-7- 0. survivabilthat kind the test offered not introduce them to a fabulous family river expeditions and options your Percentage of household food vacation right in their own back yard. ity! Lake says. by Western River Expeditions thisyear. spent on meals eaten away from money The Gunnison Valley News and the Salina Sun are e It is free by calling The Green cuts through towering, The trip begins and ends in Salt happy In the 1990s, home in the l970s-2- 0. to k bring you the Salina Producers Auction each week as a Take City, with bus transportation to sculptured or in Salt Lake at canyons as deep 40 of our food budget is now spent Green River and a short fliuht to the public service. on meals eaten outside the home. ''JUllll IIIW On v AS V ''yf 1 energ- Wfc-t- y-services A A 1 Salina 'P Producers Auction Green River rafters entice Utahns to try a local treasure reserve-replaceme- to d, Steers: lbs - to er pine-cover- -- Steers: Are we all y out to lunch? Heifers: lbs Utah-reside- - lbs lbs well-traine- Helferettes pair. pairs Utility Utility Utility er e. - full-col- toll-fre- red-roc- 942-666- 9. IIJLIIWIITIII,pli'llkl liPIIIMjpilllllUJIU BLM publishes final rule on hard rock bonding T o ensure better reclamat ion of pubThe rule does not apply to "casual lic lands damaged by hardrock mining hardrock activities, such as activities, the Bureau of Land Manrockhounding and geologic mapping. agement today published a final rule Hardrock minerals include gold, silver, copper, and diamonds. requiring hardiock mining operators on BLM lands to be bonded for the full This final rule will advance the amount of their projected reclamation BLM's mission of protecting the pubcost. Under the rule, published in lic against unfunded liabilities, said today's Federal Register, all parties BLM Interim Director Sylvia Baca. Under the BLM's old Policy, the engaging in hat chock mining or exploration on lands must agency required the bonding of only maintain bonds or financial guatan-tee- s operators whose mining-relate- d activities disturbed more than showing that they can cover the full cost of restoring land that has been five acres of public land. The agency disturbed hv their activities. did not require bonds for notice-levBI.M-managc- d plan-leve- l" el A operators whose activities disturbed five acres or less. The new rule requires all mining and exploration operators, regardless of how much acreage will be affected, to maintain bonds of financial guarantees that cover the entire amount of projected reclamation costs. To help mid- - and small-siz- e mining operators, who may experience difficulty in securing bonding, the final rule will expand the ty pes of financial instruments they may use to meet the requirements of the regulations. In addition to cash, surety bonds, and great deal on Manual Squeeze Chute XL '' regMQQ"0 eod67 2 - 00052 &00 reg J1899,,0rte?fJ6 exit 00010 SWEEP SYSTEM 180 Degree reg 699 212 So 8TH W. 529-740- 7 3 BLM-manag- Health Notes j air-flu- ff Buy reg 1689 mo 0 rilt cleaning tips? Answered by: Leona K. Hawks USU Extension Housing & Home Management I Mobile Storage Containers PORTABLE iY l , wSelf catching head gate sr L GREAT WESTERN LEASING & SALES CALVINGSICK PEN 399 J time-savin- g ; reg 699: $1 J I'vT Do you have Clean and deodorize the microwave Squeegees, vinegar, ice and baking ing. - by stirring two tablespoons of lemon-tiessoda contmodihousehold are common We encourage mining operators on but when put to good use, they can juice or baking soda in a bowl ofwater.; lands to carry out their then activities in a manner that minimizes help make daily household chores un- Boil on high for five minutes, the down the bowl and remove Here are some wipe commonly simple. land disturbance as much as possible, interior. ideas: Baca said. That will work not only to V acuum carpets and rugs before you Pets need to be spruced up, too. If; their own financial advantage, but also in the air you are unable to bathe your pet with dust. Dust suspended gets to the benefit of Americas taxpayers, who own the public lands. Through w hen you vacuum, so youll save time shampoo and water, try the dry method by rubbing baking soda into the fur,; this rule, the BLM will continue its by dusting last. Leave a rubber squeegee in the tub then brushing. in the health and ensuring progress or shower area and wipe down the productivity of these lands for current walls after every shower. This preand future generations. vents soap scum buildup and also reduces the potential for mold growth. Remove the scum from bathroom Despite warnings to the confixtures by making a paste of autotrary, researchers now say they can mat ic d ishwash ing detergent and warm find no solid link between aspartame We know your photographs water. Then clean with a soft cloth. and brain tumors. Aspartame (trade are precious to you. Please Throw pillows in the dryer on the name NutraSweet) is used by many provide a stamped cycle to fluff them and remanufacturers of sodas and other the dust. move envelope with your foods, and many doctors have cau- -' Clean hard water deposits from and will we return tioned photos patients, particularly pregnant chrome fixtures and windows with them to you. We are not rewomen, against its use. A study done ; white household vinegar. Moisten the in the early 1970s did show an in-- ! sponsible for lost photos. area with vinegar and let sit for five creased rate of brain tumors in rats fed minutes, then wipe. aspartame; however, experts in both government and academia say theres ; no evidence the same phenomenon occurs in humans. The FDA has established an Acceptable Daily Intake (801) 295-181- 1 (800) 211-28- 11 for aspartame when consumed over . ones lifetime that would be equal to i 97 packets of NutraSweet a day. ; self-address- ed Squeeze Chute wside Sr PHOTOS Livestock Handling Equipment I1D negot iable United States securities, the BLM will now accept certificates of deposits, irrevocable letters of credit, and market.based securities, among others. The BLM will also continue to allow statewide and nationwide bond- MU 1 iflrMi.li U Tthli In iiTlilVrr Rent Lease are studying a substance that may one day replace stitches. The substance, called Histoacryl Blue (HAB) was U.S. scientists glue-lik- FAST DELIVERY e ! j j tested on a group of 60 children who j showed up in the emergency room with j serious cuts on the head and face, j While half received HAB, the others i were stitched up. Plastic surgeons later found no majordifferences in scarring ! between the two groups. Because the ; tissue adhesive takes only 20 seconds : to bond and peels off by itself in about ; a week, time in the ER is reduced and a return visit to remove sutures isnt I needed. HAB has been in use in sev- eral other countries for 20 years, but j has not yet been approved by the FDA. i |