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Show I J Manti LDS Temple Volume 109, NumbeiO Thursday, August 4, 1994 Price 50 Cents Federal officials appoint diverse grazing fee study committee A large group of ranchers, environmentalists, academics and representatives of state, local and Tribal governments will meet, at the request of Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt and Agriculture Secretary Mike Espy, to discuss the criteria for offering grazing fee incentives to ranchers on public lands to encourage proper stewardship of rangeland resources. The federal advisory committee, charged to by two secretaries, will meet for three days next week in Park City, Utah. Secretary Babbitt will attend some of the discussions. Wed like to hear from the public, and particularly from Westerners, before our staffs write even a single sentence in these regulations. er Secretary Babbitt said. The best ideas seem to come from the field, so that is where this process will start. After more than a year of contentious discussions, we will finally begin talking about something that has considerable appeal in the region," he continued. Offering discounts to good stewards is an idea supported by ranchers and environmentalists alike. The significant challenge we now face is to pin down the details and say exactly what the criteria should be for the discounts. We have drawn this group primarily from Western grazing states and .will hear a wide range of opinions said Babbitt. At their meeting. Fairbook offered to public on Aug. 11 at sponsors According to Sanpete County Fairbook Chairwoman, Kristine F. Christiansen, the fairbook will be available to the public on Aug. 11, 1994. The book can be obtained at the Sanpete County Courthouse or at any of the advertising businesss in the book. This years theme is Sanpete - Center of Warmth and Harmony and is full of information about this years Sanpete County Fair, who to contact, rules and regulations for entry, and a schedule of the daily events. Featured as this years King Cowboy is Brice Roberts of Gunnison. Information is provided about a contest to enter to win a four day family Botvacation, courtesy of Coca-Col- a of Richfield. The tling Company winner will be drawn Aug. 27, at the Saturday evening performance of the Rodeo. The fair is Aug. 19 - 27, 1994. Plan to attend. theyll have a slate that is almost entirely blank. The only thing written on it is that we want to provide a 30 percent discount to ranchers who are good stewards. The committee will meet in Park 1994. City, Utah, from Aug. 2-Focus of the meetings will be to provide both Secretaries with recommendations on the types of livestock grazing activities that would encour4, age proper stewardship of rangeland resources, the criteria for eligibility for an incentive-base- d fee, and options for implementation. Range-lan- d reform is intended to protect forage quality for future generations, said Babbitt Its intended to protect the fragile areas along rivers and streams, which are the heart of the American West. Its intended to help bring about better hunting, fishing, and hiking on our public lands. Ive met a great many good stewards as Ive traveled the West said Babbitt. They deserve to be re- warded with incentives for their efforts. The new Federal Livestock Grazing Fee Incentive Program Advisory Committee will hold its meeting from 8 am to 3 pm each day at the Silver King Hotel, 1483 Empire Avenue in Park City. All meetings will be open to the public, and written statements from the public will be accepted at the meetings, or can be sent by mail. - S'- After the advisory committee wN makes its recommendations to Secretaries Babbitt and Espy, the departments of Interior and Agriculture will begin developing new regulations. New draft regulations on the reform of livestock grazing on public rangelands were published in the Federal Register on March 25. A draft environmental impact statement to support the new rangeland reform regulations was noticed on May 13. Both are in a public com- ment period recently extended through Sept 9. The new regulations would call for a three year phased increase in the present grazing fee, projected to reach $3.96 per animal unit month at the end of the three year period. At the time the draft regulations were announced. Secretary Babbitt endorsed the idea of an incentive-base- d fee for good stewardship. Confederate Railroad to steam into Sanpete County 22 at 7. and 9:30 pm.. On Aug. Confederate Railroad will bring their . . unique country sound to Sanpete County in a big two show extravaganza. Confederate Railroad has refined all the best elements of southern music styles into a unique country sound. Lead singer, Danny Shirley, admits that what turned him on to Tickets went on sale Aug 1 at the usual outlets. This should be a hot, hot, hot show for all the country music lovers. Confederate Railroad is sure to put on a great show. Dont miss this one and be sure and pick up your tickets early to avoid standing in those long ticket lines then night of the concert country music was Waylon and Willie, David Allen Coe, Jerry Jeff Walker and Johnny Paycheck. Besides Shirley, the other members of the group include drummer Mark Dufresnc, Guitarist Michael Lamb, keybordist Chris McDaniel, bassist Wayne Secrest and pedal steel guitarist Gates Nicholes. These guys have been together for 13 years and the sound they have developed as sensational. Their top-1- 0 smash from the platinum-debut album. Confederate Railroad was Trashy Woman which became a dance club favorite. Queen of Memphis as the 1 dance floor cut for six weeks. In 1993, the group won the Academy of Country Musics 1993 award for Best New Vocal Group. Other songs the group has released are: Jesus & Mama, Redneck Romeo and When You Leave That Way You Can Never Go Back. , Riders in the Sky are the featured stage entertainment when the 1994 Sanpete County Fair kicks off later this month. Riders in the Sky is one of the countrys top cowboy bands and has been a e favorite of outdoor events like fairs festivals. They are best known for their numerous appearances on public radio and television. long-tim- Major changes to be seen in parade One of the culminating events of the Sanpete County Fair is the gigantic parade held on Saturday afternoon in Manti. This year there have been some major changes again. The first major change was the time change. In years past the parade has been held at 6 pm. If it was late in getting started, then those at the end of the parade usually had to hustle to make the beginning of the rodeo. This year, the time for the parade has been again been moved from 6 pm., to an hour earlier, 5 pm. This will give everyone along the parade route much more time to casually walk through the exhibits and even ride a ride or two at the Carnival before heading for the Rodeo. There were a number of people that complained last year that the Country Parade is not a county pa- rade without candy being thrown from the floats. So, after much heated discussion, the Fair board has decided to once again allow candy, BUT with a few stipulations. First, candy may only be thrown from a float with an adult riding on that float. That doesnt mean in the car pulling the float or pushing or walk- up on entry form. Information is also Courthouse or by calling Terric available at the: Sanpete Country Green at 283-413- 8. ing beside the float, that means riding ON the float. The second major change is that the UUP will be out in force, on their motorcycles, to make sure that NO youngsters will be allowed to run alongside floats, block after block, making it very unsafe. At every comer, there will also be a Search and Rescue Deputy posted making sure that there are no kids running alongside the entries. We hope that all entries will use discretion in throwing the items from live floats. Safety is a major concern and we want to be sure that all people have a fun and safe time at the parade. If you have an entry that would like to enter in the Parade, please con2 tact Ardclla Peterson at or 1 call her at work at to pick Aug. 15 - Ephraim Elementary School registration grades 1-- 5 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. bring immunization and birth certificates. 528-777- 835-216- Aug. 17 - Ephraim Elementary School registration 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Nurse will check eyes. Bring immunization records and birth certificates. -- It's Derby time again the Pictured here the Ephraim Library workers who have sped to left From automation project along through their efficient work. Vernon Heperi, David Wade and right back row are Norma Shore, to left right are Joe Henrie, Bobby Joe Bird, Joanne Taylor. The front Evans. Lynelle Porter and Samantha One of them of the most popular events is on tap and crowd-pleasin- g Demolition he again for this year-tDerby will be held on Aug. 25, at 7:30 pm. Brad Bown, chairman of the derby, has announced that no more than 50 entries will be allowed this year so it is very important that everyone wanting to place an entry call early for an entry form. Entry Forms must be filled out and returned to Brad NO LATER than Aug. 19, 1994. Anyone applying after that date will not be allowed to drive. There is an entry fee of $25, per car and money and entry form must be returned to Brad S 300 W, Manti, Ut. 84642. You can obtain an entry form Bown, 475 1 by calling Brad or Lori Bown at or Also this year, during the intermis835-135- 835-890- 1. sion will be the every-popul- ar Multin Bustin for the kids ages 6 and Buck Bustin for the kids Only the first 15 entrants in each age group will be accepted. They will be accepting entries for this event on ONLY one day Aug. 8 and only between the hours of pm. DO NOT CALL AT ANY OTHER TIME. You can enter by calling Brad or Lori 1. Bown at 835-13- 5 They request that only smaller kids be in this younger group as the Iambs they ride are smaller. Remember, in order to ride the lambs, you must by 8 on calling Aug. only. 5-- 7-- 9. 1- -3 pre-ent- Aug. 10 - Ephraim Canyon Child Abuse Prevention Team Ride Along 200 E. 400 S. (next to power plant) 8 a.m.. Minimum $10 pledge required to ride and enjoy lunch. Call or 835-817- 1, 835-567- 4, 528-773- 4, 445-325- 0. J er WL |