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Show I UharUPM , 2a Ted Wilson Mayor of Salt Lake City, Vernon Romney, Utah State Attorney General, on Law and Utah". The speaker banquet was at our inauguration Governor Calvin Hampton, who directed hit remarks to Utah in the Nation's Bicentennial Year. All in all the two day seminar was a total success and afforded Chamber of Commerce people from throughout the State to get better acquainted and set up the framework for more cooperative effort. In doing some research for my part on the program I found that the State of Utah has Chambers of Commerce thirty-nin- e organised, of which 83 are members of of Commerce the State Chamber 15. 1976 THE UINTAH BASIN STANDARD A Ceesefidetiee ef (Im leeievelt Steadard aad Uiatab ROOSEVELT AND DUCHESNE Sataripfiaa Ratal: Oaa Taar, SA.00 Twa - f. 0. BOX 1 laiia Record II, ROOSEVELT - Paid ia Advance Taan, $10.00 EDITOR AND PUBLISHER CLARIN D. ASHBY NEDENE WARDLE ASSISTANT EDITOR AMY WEGNER ASSISTANT EDITOR JOAN CROZIER BOOKKEEPING RUTH ANN GREEN CIRCULATION KEVIN ASHBY ADVERTISING LIN STAFFORD RECEPTIONIST The Chamber Maid Roosevelt Area Chamber of Commerce Bv Paula O. Bell I spent a good share of last week in Salt Lake City making a presentation to the Utah Agencies regarding commutter service to our city via our new airport facilities and attending the Utah State Chamber of Commerce Leadership Seminar and Annual Meeting. I was a participant in the leadership seminar in that I conducted a session on Chambers effectively-sharin- g working together resources and coordinating ideas and efforts." In addition to this session, other fields were covered such as committees How to develop them and maximize their usefulness; Memberships and Dues, The Bugaboo of organizations; Relationships between business and government. We listened to some very outstanding speakers such as Thayne Robson, Executive Director, Bureau of Economic and Business Research, University of Utah who spoke on Economic Forecasting What it is, how it is done, its uses and limitations; Oakley J. Gordon, Dean, Division of Continuing Education, University of Utah whose topic was Contaminating Ourselves and Those Around Us with Inspiration, and that he did. He was outstanding. We heard from OIL SHALE LEASE SHIFT SUGGESTS CHANGES IN PLANNING The announcement this past little more than 10 miles from week that the State Land Board Ouray, it is imperative that has approved the application of access and support be re- TOSCO associates to consolidate ou9liiiiti$n With the TOSCO leases, some 29 tracts of oil shale leases is much more feasible access of Ouray into one , southeast from the west, through Ouray operating oil shale unit, reaffroute around a circitous than by to determination Utahs irms Coloencourage the development of Bonanza, adjacent to the the oil shale industry, and open rado border. With the broadenof the acreage base for up vast reservoirs of fuel to the ing of the shale oil development nation. we feel it is no longer industry, With the slackening of federal to the estabconsider feasible support for the development of of lishment a . permanent settlethis industry, and some opposi-ment. Major population centers tion on a state level in some of the Basin could be placed areas, it is refreshing to see a within commuting distance on governmental agency take positive steps to expedite the paved highway, with the consdevelopment of the much truction of access from the west. needed oil shale industry. Although Colorado has richer The announcement also points deposits of oil shale, at the , present time Utah holds an up the need for a tion as to access into Utahs oil ' . .envieable position in the indus-shal- e country. A , need : which 't try. The adaptability of Utahs many have expressed for some 'deposits to the insitu method of time.' , production has encouraged lease Since the inception of interest holders, and has brought pro-i- n mise of greater ease in meeting oil shale, heightened by the leasing of two pilot: tracts in environmental requirements. But due to the proximity of Utah south of Bonanza, plans have included, building.. roads Utahs original A and B tract from Bonanza into the area and leases to the Colorado border, the possible establishment of a that state stands to benefit whole new city adjacent to the greatly from our leases too. tracts. Many have questioned Rangely officials have already the feasibility of establishing a announced that they intend to community in that area,' due to construct a highway to the Utah the . fact ; that it is one the border, in the direction of the extreme end of the oil shale shale leases, and' have asked deposits in Utah, with miles of ';Utah to extend the roadway on . dale 3,WeSt7 v sk With the TOSCO leases, the picture changes. With the emphasis shifting to the west, witn the TOSCO leases starting Letters to the . EDITOR Dear Editor, Although our stay was short, we'd like to take this advantage to express our graditude to all those people of Roosevelt who made our stay a very pleasant one, especially those of St. Helen's Church. We would hope that with the TOSCO announcement, we will be able to see greater strides in shale development, and a review of economic aspects of this new industry. oil Friends like those weve made here, will always be remembered, missed and loved. People like Barry and Evonne, their parents, Joe and Laura, Susan and Paul and the Rodriquez's, only to mention a few, are the type of people that will make leaving Roosevelt a sad experience. Our best to all of them and their families. Lee and Jeannie Garza chevron service TIRE SALES TOPIT CAMPERS MOTOR TUNE-U- P BATTERIES FRONT END 'STANDARD' BRAKE SERVICE ALIGNMENT ROAD CALLS RADIATOR SERVICE Roosevelt, Utah 84066 - Phone 722-961- 6 Your "Full Service" Station Diagnosis Free Estimates Best Battery Buys in Town Camper Tops Keys Made All at Chevron Service Plus Brake Service Tune-u- p Lube Service Filters Oil Change on Tires: Super Buys New Selective Recaps Guaranteed Used We are your official State Vehicle Inspection Station By taking an average membership we came up with approximately 6000-700- 0 -- UTAH STATE DIVISION SALT LAKE CITY OF WILDLIFE RESOURCES Hardware Ranch Hardware Ranch is one of Utah's many scenic winter attractions. Each year, beginning in December, thousands of people make the short trip to Blacksmith Fork Canyon to view the scenic splendor and see the unusual sight of hundreds of feeding elk. The ranch provides both historic and contemporary interest surrounding Utah's majestic state animal Prior to its settlement, the Hardware Ranch site was used as a rendevous by Indians and trappers. The first white man developments in Blacksmith fork Canyon when a road, appeared during 1873-7sawmill, dairy and the first permanent buildings at Hardware Ranch were constructed. These enterprises were operated by the United Order of Hyrum. All the hay fed to the wintering elk via bobsled is raised on the ranch. Each year about 4,500 bales of meadow hay is harvested from the upper and lower meadows of the ranch. The hay is cut, baled and stored at ranch headquarters. DWRSets Goals Utah i Division of Wildlife Resources hopes to . . .emphasize programs that will preserve or improve wildlife habitat. Efforts to slow down habitat looses and the consequent decreases in wildlife populations are primary," according to Donald A. Smith, assistant director of the Division. The goals for 1976 also include the overall objective of perpetuating and, if possible, increasing the comprehensive utilization of all the state's wildlife resources The new year brings about time for reflection on the accomplishments of the year gone by as well as time to project goals for the coming year. The ongoing battle of maintaining Utah's wildlife resources is a big job. And there are numerous projects ahead. Many of the Divisions plans for 1976 include the priorities of establishing, maintaining and improving wildlife habitat. The Division will continue to emphasize land acquisition and habitat improvement programs. The project of monitoring a wide variety of activities and programs that Visitor Activities The feeding elk can be observed from the panoramic viewing windows of the Visitor Center. For the more adventu; " .tend to destroy .wildlife and habitat will rous visitor, bobsled rides may be taken' continue. A constant effort is required at at no charge right into the midst of the present to prevent existing habitat from feeding wapiti herd. A bobsled drawn by a team of horses goes within near touching distance of the wintering elk. It is a thrill not soon to be forgotten. Shutterbugs will find their visit to the ranch highly rewarding. The Visitor Center itself is replete with splendid displays depicting the ranch, it spurposes and interesting factural information dealing with Utah's elk. Management personnel at Hardware Ranch indicate that the elk are currently being fed in the meadows. Due to the lack of snow, however, sleigh rides have-noyet started. The bobsleds are expected to begin their treks through the feeding herds shortly. The second owner of the Hardware Ranch was the 'Box Elder Hardware Company thus its present name. A dairy farm and cheese factory was operated at the ranch in 1894, once the largest cheese plant in the territory of wndmwt! being destroyed by other interests and uses. Roads and power lines, as well as almost any use of the land or water, directly affect wildlife populations. Smith said, We are trying diligently to keep from losing the habitat we have. There are plans to initiate a rather significant" program with respect to access to both recreational land and water, without diminishing other values, such as the aesthetic beauty of any given area. Plans for the continuation and further negotiations for expansion of the Division's participation in conservation pools. This participation helps to assure significant fishery programs by guaranteeing uninterrupted water supplies in many reservoirs. One of the major goals of 1976 for the nongame section will be the initiation of a study on the impact of coyote on Utah's deer herds. The Division will seek to gain a better working knowledge of the coyotes' effect on deer in various natural settings and conditions. Also on slate and already' started is an investigation into the means by which the state's pheasant population can be increased. DWR hopes to gain knowledge and implement programs that will lead to Gafstar ( members of the Chamber of Commerce in Utah. Quite a group, huh? Think of the potential strength that this organization has when the need arises. Our membership drive is currently being conducted. Thus far we have 80 new members for the year 1976. We hope to exceed our membership of list year which wu 145. Being invited to become a member of the Chamber of Commerce ia not being asked to give away money. You are making an investment on which you get assured returns. Therefore, you not only can afford to belong, but facta are available to show that you cannot afford not to belong. The membership dues are so little when figured by the day, week, or month, they add little to your overhead and much to your welfare. If unable to support by time and money both, give at least your financial support to the men and women who are giving both in full measure. Many members are not able to attend meetings, but they have the satisfaction of knowing their Chamber of Commerce is carrying on. See you at the Annual Chamber of Commerce Meeting, Thursday, January 15, at the Cow Palace, 7:80 p.m. CHAMBER CHALLENGE: You can't expect your ship to cone in unless you increased hunting opportunities on the ', state's ringneck population. will seek enforcement Law personnel to improve the ways to continue efficiencyoTtheir enforcement program, focusing on the kinds of activities that are moat detrimental to the resources of Utah. Continued training of the officers and restructuring assignments to more effectively utilize officers' time are also in the planning.' Both the Fisheries and Field Services sections of the Division will continue to handle their full schedules of ongoing projects as well as investigate new programs and needs as the necessity and budget dictate. Fisheries hopes to complete both the Glenwood and the Mantua hatcheries while operating other hatcheries at optimum levels. Field Services has the usual construction and maintenance demands required by the Division's facilities. The Information and Education Section will seek to continue programs which aim to keep. the public., .reas(. of current events. It will also expand efforts which will help educate' people as ta the needs and requirements of wildlife which are the basis for sound management decisions. Britebond (SqdCd0dq WOooyD t Utah. In 1946 the State of Utah Division of Wildlife Resources 7,450 purchased acres, which included the ranch buildings and about 130 acres of irrigated meadow-lanThe ranch now consists of 19,000 acres of land. A small portion of that acreage is mcadowland which produces approximately 110 tons of hay annually. Management Elk management began on the ranch two years after its purchase. About 400 head of elk have wintered here each year since then. Prior to the instituting of the winter elk feeding program at Hardware Ranch, elk spent their winters on the Wasatch face. Concentrations of foraging elk during the winter caused damage to the winter range and to unprotected haystacks. As part of the program to prevent winter range deterioration and damage to agricultural interest, winter feeding of elk began. Shortly after the chain feeding program began, an link drift fence was constructed along the Wasatch face from Logan Canyon to Blacksmith Fork Canyon to help hokl the elk on the ranch. The ranch has served as a renter for elk research in surh areas as reproduction and migration. Feeding In early December the elk, forced to congregate by the heavy snows in the high mountain areas, move onto the feed hl at Hardware Ranch. Their slay on the ranch usually lasts through March. It is not uncommon for the ranch personnel to feed upwards to 400 wintering elk every day. Elk require a varied diet. Only almul 25 IKTccnL of their diet is hay while they are at the ranch. They need other plants to help them assimilate their handout of hay. Grass, sagebrush, juniper, bitter brush, servieeherry and mounlin mahogany round on the hills surrounding the ranch make up the rest of their diet requirements. The great herd will move onto the feed ground for the hay and later disperse to the nearby hills for additional foraging. Only Ybu Can Mate The -- Comparison. d. Long Wearing. Bright Shining, Easy to Cara for. Long Lasting Shino, Resists Scuffs, Scratches, Stains, and dirt. It is warm quiet and comfortable with its thick cushiony foam backing. 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