Show T5SEn5 iil‘: 4 - V4 urlsy-- S 4rsv fih5 Vol 76 Number 51 Gunnison Utah 84634 Wednesday December 24 1997 50 cents Centerfield creates impact fee on water by Anita Lyons Staff Writer Kim Lund and Perry Sorensen were choThe Centerfield Town Council approved a sen to be on the Property Maintenance Com- $1500 water impact fee in their meeting Demittee beginning January They will decide fee was also changed cember 5 The which properties in Centerfield the town should to $600 The fee was set by Sunrise Engineers take action to clean up “We have three propas the city’s average cost to add new line and erties flagged already” said Mayor Lund meters The council approved an amendment to by Anita Lyons It is against state law for a city to set an the zoning ordinance listing standard requireStaff Writer impact fee higher than it really costs to install ments on modular homes Homes placed in How could I get Bud for a neighbor? wonKim Lundexplained“You Centerfield must be a minimum of 00 square ders those that live more than a block away theservices Mayor have to be able to justify your figures” Impact feet have a 312 roof pitch and at least a from Bud Jorgensen fees may be used to build new systems but it’s eave overhang Four years ago Jorgensen was diagnosed recommended that they only be used for repair The council amended the zoning oi dinance with Restless Leg Syndrome Describing the and upkeep on the old system “It’s only a concerning lot size Lots must be at least 25 of disease his wife Ila said “It's like electric matter of time until all the communities have an acre and have a frontage of 100 feet All currents going up and down his legs and into businesses with smaller lots may come to the his feet” Doctors don’t know the cause nor impact fees” Also at the meeting the council took accouncil for a variance do they have a cure for the disease tion on theft of the city’s services Three Recorder Hansen reported to the council As the name of the disease implies sitting citizens have hooked small travel trailers into that Centerfield did not receive CUP grant still is a feat it’s much easier to take if one is their homes’ sewer and water lines without money to fund a secondary water system in moving Bud decided to do some good while paying hookup fees or utility fees for the extra town he was moving Cameron Conner Manager of the RainHe cleared his yard of weeds and debris But dwelling Don Peterson Rex Christensen and Charles bow Trailer Park asked the council for perm said his wife “When the weeds are all gone Peterson will be sent a certified letter warning to install sewer and water to place another and the leaves are all gone he’s kind of lost them to comply with city code ortheir utilities row of trailers at the park The council denied He has to go somewhere else” For the past will be shut off If they request it a meeting Until the park owners stay current permission three years Bud has chopped out the weeds will be held December 29 where the council with the utility bills for one year and clean up along the roads (from the road to the sidewalk) will allow the citizens a grievance process the park another row of trailers will not be nearhiscomerhouse “He fills all the garbage allowed cans in the neighborhood” commented Ila Bud is often at work by four in the morning since it is difficult for him to sleep through the night “He’s out there before daylight whacking weeds by the light of the streetlight” said Ila During the winter months Bud has had a harder time finding something to keep busy with Last year he mortared plastered and This year all the painted his cellarbasement basement needed was a new paint job which he has already completed But a job to do will be found since all the extra exercise has helped improve his condition Ila explained “It’s better than it was a couple of years ago” She continued musing “You never know what you’re going to ha ve to put up with but if you can do some good that’s Therapy keeps Bud hoeing good” Blackhawk offers 'Bull-istievent on New Year’s Eve A CdrolinCj WG c' The public is invited to go Year’s Eve at the Blackhawk The evening will begin at in 8 pm competition sponchampionship sored by die Cowboy Rodeo Commission The event will feature the nation’s top cowboys matched with rodeo’s toughest bulls including the 1997 Bull of the Year “Black Panther” A dance to Borderline will follow with free party favors provided by the Blackhawk Rodeo tickets are on sale now at Bums and Saddlery the Tack Shack the Shirt Stop for $8 adults and $4 kids over age three Admission to the dance will by $5 per person For more information about New Year’s Eve at the Blackhawk call Bums Saddlery at Early deadline for i A8 SI Christmas A1 2 e Publishers ge 3b Off the Letters to Santa-- pg Legal NoticesClass ads-Recipes-pa- ge 6 A7 Missionary News-- pg 4b Read about Bulldog's This has been such a wonderful year for our church There have been celebrations all over the world to commemorate the Church’s 150 years How thrilling it has been to feel of the enthusiasm and excitement that this has brought about We have much to be thankful for as we think about the dedication and sacrifices of our pioneers who gave so much for us and this beautiful state of Utah Christmas is the season to give to others and show our love and appreciation to our Christ gave his all so we could have what we have He taught us how to love and to give unselfishly Our pioneers did the same they had love of the gospel of Jesus Christ and gave unselfishly as they traveled under such trying circumstances We have much to be thankful for and we need to take the time and give unselfishly as our Savior Jesus Christ taught It is our prayer that we as a people can be more compassionate and thoughtful to our We need to follow the example of our Savior and take the time for others especially during this time and season Charity is the “Greatest of all” and if we all had more charity we Area farmer participates with USU grass project - Lilies and other crops might be LOGAN known for not having to toil much in their fields but for grasses in the rangelands of the West survival is a constant battle It’s tough to get a foothold let alone thrive in conditions for the the alkaline plants that provide feed for livestock and keep the region’s topsoil from blowing or washing away But the grasses have science on their side Their main ally is the Torage and Range Research Laboratory of the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) The unit works in cooperation with the Utah Agricultural Experiment Station (UAES) from a laboratory on the Utah State University campus The nine scientists along with several visiting scientists and a support staff are doing their best to green the West and other lands around the world arid and A recent article in “Utah Science” a publication of the UAES explained that the search unit's mission is to broaden the genetic base of rangeland and pasture plants and provide an array of improved native and introduced grasses legumes and forbs that will upgrade private and public lands in the western United States It is slow vital work that probably wouldn’t get done if the ARS didn’t do it As a rule private companies can’t afford the financial input it takes to keep coming up w ith the world s next best variety of arid grasses Developing a new strain and bringing it to market or “release” takes 10 to 12 years “This obviously isn’t work you want to get into if you’ re looking for a quick says Douglas Johnson a plant physiologist whose main job is to identify stresses on plants caused by wildfire livestock nematodes and plant competitors Using the world’s largest living museum of grasses gathered from around the world the scientists develop varieties that meet specific needs of conservation restoration and recla- - Merry Christmas Gunnison Utah Stake Presidency The Gunnison Valley News will have an early firm deadline of Friday at 5 pm for next week's issue The office will be open on Friday December 26 and January 2 from to 5 pm while the Salina office will be open from 10 am until noon © © © © © © © Gunnison Stake Christmas message Inouve would be a much happier people December 31 issue T Shdll go group of Sixth Graders were part of the annual Christmas Program presented to parents and friends by Gunnison Elementary School on on New Monday December 22 Christmas vacation started December 23 Students Salina will return to class on Monday January 5 998 with a This of grasses are being grown by Gunnison grass seed farmer Charles He planted about 15 acres in Vavilov a grass that is very drought resistant on sandy soils Several varieties particularly 8 Gunnison signs contract with cable company by Anita Lyojis Staff Writer TCI cable company representatives agreed to insure that Gunnison city receives six percent (instead of only three) in utility license fees In a meeting December 17 the Gunnison City Council and cable representatives came to an agreement beneficial to both sides In addition to promising the tax receipts the cable company agreed to renegotiate the lease on the city’s land where they have placed their satellites The council agreed to approve a resolution to transfer the franchise agreement from TCI to its parent companies: Fisher and Peak Also at the meeting the council approved a water connection outside of city im its based on the knowledge that it had been approved in the past by a previous council Lyle Young who has a welding business at his residence would like to enlarge his business by moving his shop to property he owns near the State Road Shed east of town The council discussed the importance of not allowing any city water outside of city limits but they approved this connection as an exception Stocking winner Pickett presents Henry Hammond Christmas stocking Fayette a as part of the Hometown G rocery Christmas promotion The stocking is full of games and other goodies Kim mation projects They search out varieties or breed for tolerance to environmental stresses such as drought excess soil salinity and cold temperatures They also develop improved grasses and legumes that make the wilds more hospitable for human habitat and more desirable for animal production Since 970 the lab has released 5 varieties of wheat grasses four new forms of alfalfa a clover and a wild rye Tom Jones a research geneticist heads a research project on native plant improvement that has resulted in the release of Indian ricegrass and bottlebrush squirreltail germplasms Researchers plan to release a wheatgrass in 1998 for use in revegitating roadsides The scientists are developing other turf grass to be used for soil conservation along roadsides and similar areas “Our job is to be aware of what the public is concerned about and do what we can to make sure those concerns don’t develop into problems” says Kay Asay a plant geneticist who has been at the lab since 1974 “We take that job seriously because nowhere else in the country is this kind of work being done with these forage species” Johnson says rangeland practices are coming under a lot of public scrutiny and grazing permits are being limited “Farmers and ranchers are looking for alternatives In addition the public is concerned about reclamation and recreational uses and green spaces Everybody’s concerned about what the future holds ” “A lot of people don’t realize that after every range or grassland fire thousands of pounds of seeds are replanted” says Jerry Chatterton director of the ARS lab “Grass varieties we develop are used to help those lands heal” Several varieties of grasses are being grown by Gunnison grass seed farmerCharles Inouye Inouye who harvested several varieties this year planted about 5 acres in Vavilov a grass the lab released in 1995 that is very drought resistant particularly on sandy soils “Vavilov seed is new and in short supply but demand is already quite high” Inouye says noting that the BLM is an interested buyer Hill Air Force Base is also testing the grass on some of its rangelands in Utah's west desert “There’s a lot we don’t know but there is a lot of promise in this variety” Inouye says Inouye said he started raising the grass seeds as an alternative to such crops as sugar beets and cabbage His grandchildren help in the harvesting sorting and bagging "I give them a premium as an encouragment to work as well as save for their education" he said Generally the lab does not receive royalties from the new plant materials it develops and releases Revenues from the small fee charged by the Utah Crop Improvement Association to farmers who grow foundation seed are used to help fund additional research “Our goal is to speed up natural selection” says Kevin Jensen a plant geneticist with ARS “We identify specific characteristics in some instances actual genes that are important and increase the gene frequency to effect better plant improvement When we’re done we like to think we’ve made some plants and the world a little better” |