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Show ORV forest use discussed at wildlife meet service policy on the use of ORV's and explained that travel plans are now being completed for each National Forest in the Intermountain Region. This effort stems from a 1972 Presidential Executive Order directing all Federal agencies to designate areas and trails where the use of ORV's would be permitted or restricted. Proposed travel plans for Utah's National Forests were made available for public comment and review last fall Comments are now being analyzed by each Forest Supervisor fur use in developing a final plan. Hamre reports that December 31, 1976, is the date when the designation of open, restricted, and closed areas and trails on the National Forests must be completed. Hamre pointed out that many factors land-managin- g vehicle travel is a legitimate recreation use of national forest lands, provided it does not result in environmental damage or cause conflicts with other activities, stated Regional Forester Vern Hamre during last Saturday's meeting of the Utah Wildlife and Outdoor Recreation Federation in Salt Lake City. During a panel discussion on The Vehicle Travel on Future of Public Lands," Hamre outlined forest Off-roa- d Off-Roa- d are taken into consideration in developing the plans. These inrlude safety, noise, imparts on soil, watershed, vegetation, fish and wildlife, and the quality of the recreation experiences provided. He emphasized that closures or restrictions will be made only when necessary. "Restricting the use of ORV's is not a new program," said Hamre. "Motor vehicles have been controlled along portions of the Wasatch Front for several years. However, in our newly proposed plans we are placing more emphasia on factors other than resource damage alone, namely conflicts among other uses and public safety." The effectiveness of travel plans will be carefully monitored by the Forest Service. Modifications will be considered as additional information becomes available. "What happens in the future will d depend largely on how the vehicle users conduct themselves while using National Forest Land," said Mr. Hamre. "We intend to use a low-ke- y approach in the initial enforcement of vehicle plans. By this, I mean that we do not intend to have a vast force of uniformed enforcement officers hired to seek out and apprehend violators of d vehicle regulations. Rather, the off-roa- off-roa- d off-roa- STANDARD May 6. 1976 we will rely largely on education and of the users to obtain compliance." "We ask all uaers to demonstrate common courtesy, good judgement, and wisdom when operating their vehicles on the public lands, and private lands for that matter," said Hamre. "If we find that users are ignoring the regulations and using the National Forests in a muMe that is causing damage, undue conflicts, or endangering public aafety, the result will inevitably be more restrictions and closures." Mr. Hamre said the Forest Service will work closely with state and local law enforcement officers. Utah has an excellent recreation vehicle act which vehicle use on public regulatea d lands. Mr. Hamre called for a concerted effort by all concerned citizens and organizations in the area of education. He pointed out that some organized groups have , off-roa- volunteered to help regulate use, maintain trails, and pick up litter. Such programs are handled through District Ranger offices. Thi WO03 IHSS "in the old Intermountain Farmers Store" Roosavalt VERNAL Wasserman, head ot the music Department at Utah State University, flies to Vernal once a week to teach an advanced music class offered by the Uintah Basin Education Center. 722-34- 99 CLASS-Irvi- ng wedding with dancing. There was a large crowd in attendance especially from NmMB Altamont liSVM LAPOINT iy Mi mimM A reception wu held last week in Salt City for the son of Kenneth Rasmussen. Mr. Reed Rasmussen and Merrill Rasmussen of Lapoint and Mrs. Pearl Norton attended, e Babies being blessed Sunday were daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Lund berg, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Horrocks and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Perry. Visiting at the Reed Rasmussen home over the weekend were Mr. and Mrs. Gary Schetrn from Layton, Utah. Mr. and Mrs. Shirley Ainge from Neola visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Golden Winn. Mrs. Lois Rasmussen attended the Mothers Day weekend held at the Utah State University this past weekend. e Laurie Green was married to Mark Munson from Altamont last Friday night at the Lapoint Ward Chapel by Bishop Georgia. A reception was held after the Mr. and Mrs. James Esplin went to Mountain Home last Sunday to see their grandchild blessed. It was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Reed Esplin. They ate dinner at the home of the Miles. Mr. aiid Mrs. Charley Moore received word that they have a new grandson. The father and mother are Mr. and Mrs. Roland Searle. Grandparents are also Mr. and Mrs. Jay Searles from Vernal e Mr. and Mrs. Ersel Sprouse visited at the Golden Winn residence Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Terrel Atwood from Salt Lake stopped on their way to Vernal where they would stay with Mrs. Atwood's brother Steve Winn. Miss Keeta Mansfield and Cindy Warburton came home Friday to attend the wedding of Mrs. Mark Munson. Cindy took care of the book and Keeta sang a solo. Visiting, with Keeta Mansfield over 1,1 the weekend was Mike Bergan from Heber City, Utah. Mike is leaving for a mission in Japan in three weeks. HEADQUARTERS! riwssas Front End Winches Roll Bars Camper Tires Duplex Tires Mag Wheels LfaBCtelJLfV Headers and Dual exhaust systems how you how we Come over and let u can Increase your power and save your gas. MIGHTY MUFFLER & PARTS CO. 1 500 E. Hiway 40 Vernal 789-369- Rockers, Bar Stools, Coat Racks, Shelves Plant Stands Hendricks, USU nutrition and food science professor, works with student on nutrition project during class in Roosevelt, sponsored by the Uintah Basin ' Education Center. IN Finish your oan and saw! ROOSEVELT-Del-oy . Re-flnishl- ng classes starting soon! 4t 1 I&HCI3EMDM VEHICLE --1 China Cabinets Kitchen Tables and Chairs 4 c db J Cancer Society reaching for higher goals One of the most ambitious goals of the American Cancer Society-getti- ng every American woman to have a Pap test by the end of 1976 is getting closer to reality, according to Dr. Harry Hicks, president of the Cancer Society's Utah Division. "The ACS annual report estimates that 85 percent of the women at risk have now had the test," he said. "The annual report stacks up the progress against the problems," Dr. Hicks said. "And it shows how the picture is getting despite many obstacles, time. all the brighter For example, new drugs and combin-tion- s of drugs are preventing the recurrence of some cancers after surgery, and have removed 10 forma of cancer from the incurable list. The five-yesurvival rate for children with acute lymphocytic leukemia has risen from a handful in 1960 to nearly SO percent under today's best treatment A new diagnostic device, the long, flexible colonoscope, now enables physicians to examine the entire length of the colon, the site of 99,000 cancers each year. Among other report highlights: -- Three cancer researchers supported fur years by the Society won the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine, fin: work concerning the interaction between tumor viruses and generic material of the cell. The Society made over 500 grants totaling $24.5 million to scientists and institutions. -- The link between cigarettes and lung r ar cancer continued to prompt Semi Gloss Latex anti- smoking activities, including the Third World Conference on Smoking and Health, where representatives from 53 countries met in New York. The Cancer Society also helped smokers kick the habit through quit clinics, including the Utah Division's Smoke Stoppers Clinics which are held regularly. "Arpil has been declared Cancer Control Month, and the Utah Divison is now conducting its annual crusade for 1976", said Dr. Hicks. "This report shows more clearly than anything else the wide variety of worthwhile programs that are supported by contributions to the Crusade. "The report shows Exterior house paint that Utahni contributed $374,523 to the battle against cancer in 1975," Dr. Hicks said. Our goal for the 1976 Crusade ia $391,000. We urge all Utahns to contribute generously to help us meet our goal and continue the Society's lifesaving programs. coiorizer PaiNTS Nielsen Furniture & Western Auto Roosevelt |