Show 2 liq Gunms''i volley Now Tues December 2 1986 Trucks restricted in Provo canyon use Ovenize and overweight trucks will not be allowed to use Provo Canyon because of action taken by the Utah Transportation Com- mission The Commission unanimously approved a resolution prohibiting the use of the canyon by vehicles which exceed legal size and weight limits Vehicles requiring Utters to the Editor are encouraged and welcome All letters he signed Names will be Lmust upon request permits will now have to use other routes most likely Interstate 80 through Parleys Canyon instead of Provo Canyon In passing the resolution the Commission an exempapproved tion for companies currently hauling in the canyon whose contracts can not be modified tn The speaal Keep those needles on the Christmas tree If you don’t want to dig your Christmas presents from under a morn-- ’ pile of needles Christmas mg you might consider a few tips from Utah State University Extension on how to keep your tree green and fresh Fred Baker ester USU Extension for- says the first step is to tree wisely Bend the suggests and if they the tree usually is choose the he needles don’t break fresh Bounce the stump end of the tree on a firm surface If needles fall out the tree may have dried out Baker points out However SPECIAL Three-yea- r RIDE: old Brawny Jensen enjoyed a special day last week He was given a ride on the Gunnison Fire Engine with Fire Chief Blake Donaldson and Les Rosenvall Utah Power Youngster rides on and his teacher Nelda Gehring Brawny is visually impaired and this was a special treat for him to have a ride and hear the siren & fire Light sues federal government Utah Power & Light Co will sue the federal government claiming that cheap electricity produced at federal dams is unfairly withheld of the people from in Utah and from portions of Wyoming About 140 cities and towns in Utah and southwest W yoming will be joining UP&L in the lawsuit to be filed in the Fededral District Court of Utah Utility customers in those cities could see rates drop as much as 25 percent if the lawsuit is successful UP&L proposes to pass directly to its customers the benefits of any allocation of federal hydro power would not earn a The company profit on the transaction “All taxpayers contributed to the construction of the dams along the Colorado River” said UP&L “But President James C Taylor the benefits of inexpensive hydroelectric power from the dams are select to a out only being parceled You have to live in an area few that is served by a government-ownepower system to receive the It is a blatang subsidy benefits that should not be tolerated” The lawsuit will be filed against the US Department of Energy its Western Area Power Administration the US Secretary of Energy and the administrator of the lawsuit WAPA Specifically This time UP&L ing period requested an allocation of power on beh4f of 143 cities and towns in Utah and southwest Wyoming Again citing the preference conWAPA refused to allocate cept power to any of UP&L’s customers Now UP&L is moving the fight to the courts— challenging the criteria WAPA used to exclude UP& L customers from the benefits of inexpensive hydro power is a with the dissatisfaction growing preference concept nationwide “Congress itself has been sending signals that preference is not a sacred principle” he said “Just Mr Taylor said there this month President Reagan signed into law a bill that prevents from concept in utilities government-owne- using the preference bids to take over and licensed hydro plants “Earlier in 1981 Congress acin the Pacific Northcomplished west the same thing UP&L now seeks in Utah Congress decreed hydro that the benefits of power should be shared by everyone— regardless of what kind of utility serves them Overnight UP&L customers in Idaho saw their rates go down by a third” Mr Taylor predicted a lengthy battle over the lawsuit but said will challenge the fairness and the company is committed to of “preference” continue working for fairness and constitutionality “Preference” is a concept that equity “UP&L has an obligation to power says government-ownesystems should be given first serve its customers at the lowest choice when power generated at possible rates” Mr Taylor said It “A share of inexpensive hydro federal dams is allocated means that all of this power from dams we all paid for resource is divided up between will lower our customer’s bills of This is our obligation and a systems serving only common objective we at UP&L the people in Utah UP&L has fought the preference take seriously” In ‘he Mr Taylor said he expects concept for decades UP&L and other strong objections from the public utilities ofiered to finance power lobby “I urge you to look at where the opposition to our and build certain hydroelectric effort comes from” he said “It generating facilities on the ColoThe rado River or its tributaries utilities then would have paid the a fee for using the government water But the government refused and built the facilities itself at taxpayer expense In the early 1960s UP&L sought of power from the an allocation dams Citing the preference concept the government refused In 1983 the Western Area Power Administration began the power from process of reallocating market the dams lor the will come from the minority of people who enjoy cheap federal power at the expense of the majority of the citizenry and it will be urged on by the national public power lobby “They will fight vigorously to protect this unjust subsidy Don’t be misled by their roundabout The issue here Is arguments plain and simple— Is it fair that 75 percent of the people in this state cannot receive the benefits of projects that were paid for by everyone?” If you are 60 years of age or older you are invited to participate in the Seniors’ Nutrition at the Senior Citizen Program Center in Gunnison further the center For more education please contact tion call or visit information on nutriand special diets Josie Roberts During the month of December A complete meal meeting the Gunnison Senior’s Nutrition will be having a of the recommended daily program allowances “Couple's Day" On each Wedis served each TuesCouples day through Friday (except on nesday of the month attending together will enter a free holidays) at 12 noon Reservations must be made by calling the drawing eacn week and the wincenter no later than am on the ning couple will be awarded a special prize that day day you wish to participate All Seniors are welcome to come donation is $125 per out and enjoy lunch and socialize you can afford Please bring your own dishes and together The great meals along with the utensils Home delivered meals wonderful are available to ‘hose who qualify people you’ll meet at Activities and other programs are the Center will help you stay available at the center For healthy and young aested Mrs Gehring comes to Brawny’s home once a week to teach him new things and recently he was learning all about fire engines the colors sizes and sounds they make Brawny’s vision impairment from a tumor pressing on resulted his optic last year Primary The 68th annual Utah CattleAssociation and Utah men’s Association convention will be held December at the Salt Lake City Marriott Hotel “This annual gathering of the state’s oldest association will bring cattlemen from all corners of the state in to discuss critical issues facing the beef industry” accordchairman ing to convention Gary Rose a rancher from Park Valley Utah “The ranching business has been a good living experience and a labor of love but we need to put into our opera-- ' more profitability tions” according to Rose To help reach this end industry leaders such as Jack Dahl of the National Cattlemen’s Association from North Dakota and Gary Enright the newly named national coordinator of the National Beef Promotion Board will be in Salt Lake to update Utah’s cattlemen and listen to their concerns Larry Hoggs president of the nationwide chain grocery Alpha Beta will be the keynote speaker at the concluding banquet Friday December 5 Breaking with tradition the convention will have a joint Public Utah’s Wool Growers on Tuesday December 2 to discuss evening wilderness legislation potential federal legislation affecting grazing fees water rights and stock- in addition to the allocation of 12 percent money for range improvements In the past this committee has met on Thursday afternoon but more time has been needed for all these critical issues W ith this in mind the committee chairmen have called this earlier meeting with a summary of resolutions to he announced Thursday afternoon at the regular Public Lands Meet- and entertaining events that include Thursday night's featured entertainment Europe’s fastest hypnotist followed by the annual s Ball featuring Heartland in the Grand Ballrooms Mr Rose extends an open invitation to every cattleman to attend the convention with a spein social cial invitation to the general public and press so that a better under standing can be achieved by all of Utah’s billion dollar beef industry and the pioneering history that has developed this 110 year old Utah Cattlemen’s Association News needles tree branches some trees If you don’t plan to set the tree up right away keep it in a bucket of water ' W hen you are ready to set it up make a straight cut on the trunk removing at least an inch from the bottom and put the tree in fresh water "Trees are thirsty They use up to two quarts of water a day” Baker says "If you allow the water level to drop below the trunk end a seal will form and the tree will stop absorbing water” Also the forestry specialist says putting chemicals in the water is thought to have little benefit Baker says as long as the tree keeps using water it will be fire resistant “But when the needles begin to dry out or drop onto the wrapped the tree becomes a gifts below fire hazard and should be removed” he says Set up your tree away from sources of heat such as fireplaces radiators television sets and heaters Before lights are strung Baker says check each string for cracked or worn insulation Small or blinking electric lights reduce the tree’s demand for water and help keep it from becoming a fire hazard Baker estimates that more than families yill 33 million American be buying fresh Christmas jtrees this year which means about 40 of homes will have the percent r Christmas trees percent of the homes will have artificial trees and the rest will have none SECD 2320-200- 556 South Main Gunnison Utah 84634 Phone The Gunnison Valley News is published each Wednesday for $1200 per year in Utah and $1450 per year out of state of Utah by the Gunnison Valley News 556 South Main Gunnison Utah Second Class postage is paid at the Gunnison Utah 84634 Post Office POSTMASTER Send address changes to the Gunnison Valley News P O Box 187 Gunnison Utali 84634 Single Copy 35C Publisher Kevin Ashby Editor Barbara Lynn Olsen CORRESPONDENTS Rilla Dee Sorenson Axtell Centerfield FaVette Gunnison Mayfield Ruby Hammond Amy Thompson Jean Peterson Because of our fixed location we rehave no access to anything sembling an aerial photograph of our Galaxy and know more about distant galaxies than about our own Hoger Says Some people light up a room when they leave it the door is worth two on the desk A foot in School Board continued from page outlined several options available It was also noted to the Board that there were no bids received for the asbestos removal in the old Gunnison Valley High School The district will advertise again for the asbestos removal a request The Board reviewed made by Robert D Bessey teachMr er at Manti High School Bessey was recently elected to the BeSanpete County Commission cause of the inflexibility in the scheduling of the meetings a request was made to use school substitute teachers for approved Mr Bessey when he is absent for County Commission meetings discussion a motion some After was made by Donald Shand to approve the request This motion was seconded by Diana Spencer All voted aye The next regularly scheduled Board meeting will be held December 3 at 5:00 pm at the District Office We can't help beingold but we can resist being aged There are too many folks in too many cars in too big a hurry going in too many directions Hr howhere'for nothing It's always darkest before the light bill is paid Happy Holidays from all your friends at the Gunnison Valley Bank Your Home Owned Independent Bank! ing Wednesday evening will be the 4th annual Utah Cattlemen’s Classic Bull sale which features the highest quality bulls available and also gives the public an opportunity to attend a major cattlemen’s social event and auction held at the state fairgrounds It is anticipated in Salt Lake City that this bull sale will generate over $100000 In addition to the main purposes of the annual convention to adopt resolutions and policy direction to help guide the officers and board W directors through 1987 there will also be opportunities to associate with cattlemen and women Valley nerve which was removed on December 14th at the Children’s Hospital 2-- ing rates ‘Couples Day’ at seniors center With his teacher Nelda Gehring form the School for the Blind in Richfield he went on the fire engine with Blake Donaldson and Les Rosenvall Cattlemen will hold convention Dec 5 Lands Committee meeting with After defrosting the freezer spray it with a vegetable oil spray Next time you defrost it’ll be less work engine r Brawny Clint Jensen old son of Diane and Kevin Jensen had a special day of Centerfield last week Brawny who is visually blind went for a ride on the Gunnison Fire engine may collect on the from fall shedding which is normal for all evergreen Gunnison the overflow from the bathroom's medicine cabinet attach spies racks Inelde tha door To catch OESJ LENDER |