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Show (UJSntah Basin Standard July 27. 1988 . Pace 9 its name Flaming Gorge earns as thousands of acres burn According to Merle Young of the Foreet Service, the Flaming Gorge fire haa been classified aa a TVpe 1, uncontrolled fire, the moat critical type of fire they can have. Die fire, allegedly started by fireworks, was reported on July 23 at 3 a.tn. The incident involves two adults and the investigation and citations are still pending; according to Young. The fire has already consumed 1000 acres as of July 25 and by that evening could have consumed If arrested and foundguiltyof setting thefire, those responsible could be held financially responsible for the cost of the fire suppression efforts and loss of use of resources. 3000-400- 0. aa this Fires such one could end up costing over a million dollars, especially with a Type 1 fire team being called in from Oregon to deal with the blaze. Currently, according to Young, there are 300 people fighting the fire, with 14 different crews. There are also two aerial . tankers droppingfire suppressant with others on the way. Then is also a lead aircraft and a helicopter that is dropping water as well. Thera is a fire camp at Arch Dam, that looks like a small city and a portable retardant dump being set up at Rock Springs, bed time for the cause the aircraft to travel to Salt Lake and Grand Junction, as they have Red Flag warning on high fire danger A red flag warning1 has been issued by the cooperating agencies involved in the Uintah Basin Interagency Fire Center, because of the extreme fire danger on public lands of the area. According to officials of the Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, State and National Parks Service, Bureau iff Indian Affairs and the State Lands and Uintah Basin. Up to 2 lightning caused flareups were counted in one fin-daperiod. If a tropical front cones into this area we will have a real prob- dryness of trees, grasses, brush and other fuels has readied a historic record low. The least little spark could visiting public lands are urged to use the utmost caution during this extreme fire danger period. Take special care with campfires and keep a bucket of water and a shovel nearby. Also, when camp is set them off, remarked Forester Ivan Erskine as he examined a chart of the relative humidity and fiiel moisture on a portion of the Ashley National Forest The tinder box condition of the area became apparent during the past week as dry lightning caused numerous fires across the held two days of rodeo excitement July 22 and 23 as part of their GET THAT DOGGIE-Altam- ont Here lessen attempts to lasso a steer during the Saturday, July 23 celebration. Doug Days Longhorn came from all over the Basin to participate in bull session of the rodeo. Ranchers and and bare back riding and other events, (See additional Celebration pictures on page 16). bull-dogge- rs calf-ropin-g, Mailbox mauling ends accident in According to information leased by the Utah Highway Patrol, an alleged mailbox mauling spree resulted in an accident early Thursday morning, July 14 that injured several young people, two seriously. d The alleged accident happened about 5 a.m., a of little over five miles south-eaBig O tire on Independence Road, when a stalled car was hit by another vehicle traveling at approximately 55 miles per hour. Allegedly, the first vehicle, a alcohol-relate- st Utah hay pSfU is needed V I- - sesjsrf in - ; , -- uff i?. . , 'v y.- 'T top-quali- ty -- ? ... "t'i.' v fcisA', .. bionco-bustcr- s BAREBACK RIDER-Lo- cal got a chance to d show their skill (and backsides) during the two days of rodeo that were a part of the Altamont Longhorn Days celebration July 22 and 23. iron-plate- Display your crafts in annual UBIC show II The UBIC crafts show boasts a wide range of categories this year, as Basin residents are encouraged to join in and display your handiwork. Entries will be accepted Thursday, August 4, at the Rooeevelt West Stake Center, from 8 to 10 a.m. Doors will be closed at 10:30 for judging; then reopened at 12:30 for viewing by the public. Categories to enter crafts in will be Umacrame, latch hook and braiding; 2) needlework, beading and embroidery; 3) crocheting, knitting and weaving; 4) sewing crafts, dolls, stuffed animals; 5) ceramics, pottery and stained glass; 6) leather crafts; 7) wood crafts, tole painting; 8) metal crafts; tin, aluminum; 9) models (cars, airplanes, etc.); 10) wreaths and wall decor; 1 1) miscellaneous. Dairy operators in two parched midwestem states have issued a plea for Utah hay. An extension economist at Purdue University in Indiana and a hay broker in Illinois contacted' ' DeeVon Bailey, Utah State University Extension economist, asking Bailey for a list of Utah hay producers willing to sell their hay in the midwest Bailey said the severe drought has pinched hay supplies. They would prefer hay, Bailey said, but theyll really take about anything they can get, including straw. There is some urgency to getting hay back there now. Bailey said daily has iabringing $150 to $160 a ton, delivered to the two states. With Utah hay selling for around $60 to $70 a ton, he said, the price in Illinois and Indiana should provide a big enough margin to cover shipping costs and give the seller a profit. All weVe doing is providing a list of Utah sellers," Bailey said. Individual contacts and negotiations will be made by individual buyers and sellers." He said buyers would prefer that a complete lab analysis be conducted on the hay for sale. Buyers will accept an NIR analysis, which can be done through the USU Extension roving NIR machine or a lab at USU. To obtain an analysis, growers can contact Ralph Whitesides, USU Extension agronomist, at Sellers must also provide their address, phone number, type of hay for sale, quantity, bale size and weight, type of bale binding and any additives or foreign material that might be found in the hay. Hay producers who want to be put on the list should contact Heidi Bailey at or their local USU Extension county agent; Troy Cooper, Age divisions will be children up to 12 years; teens 13 to 18; and adults. Ribbons will be given for first, second, and third place in each category, for each age division. A special peoples choice ribbon will be awarded for the item receiving the most public balloting votes from those attending the craft fair. Judges for the show will be Mary Childress and Lori Swalley, both residents of Vernal, and said to be very knowlegdeable in crafts, having shown and sold their own items throughout the Basin. The craft show will be open to the public Thursday, August 4 from 5 p.m., Friday, August 5 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, August 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call or Carolyn Jacobsen, Annette Dunsmore, 2-- 722-419- 7, 454-318- 2. . good-qualit- . y 750-225- 9. 750-231- 6; 750-232- 6, 738-208-0, Hill-stea- d, 1980 Buick driven by Misty age 20 of Myton was traveling south-eaon the road, running down knocking down mailboxes when it apparently stalled. Passengers in the vehicle included Lorie Meeks age 22 and Ron Gabbard age 20, both of Myton and another old female. The second vehicle, a 1968 Chevy, driven by Clyde Cesspooch, age 19 of Randlett collided with the rear-en- d ofthe stalled vehicle. Other passengers in tiie Cesspooch vehicle include Phillip Garda, age 19 of Ft Duchesne and Zack Cesspooch age 20 also of Ft Duchesne. The passengers of the first vehicle who were outside the stalled vehicle when the Cesspooch vehicle approached, attempted to dive clear before impact old female was The unable to get clear and was hurt when the vehicles collided, receiving a broken leg and lacerations. She was taken to Duchesne County Hospital for treatment Clyde Cesspooch received severe head and face lacerations from the accident and was admitted to DCH and was in intensive care. His brother Zack, was also admitted with unknown injuries. Clyde Cesspooch received a dtation for DUI and five other d dtations were issued for under-ag- e consumption of liquor. The incident is still under investigation by law enforcement offidals in cooperation with the BIA, who was originally called out on the mailbox inridents at 4:38 a.m. and other charges may be pending. Per-an- k, river. According to Young the fire is a tourist attraction for many of those visiting the Gorge this holiday weekend, with rafters traveling down the left side iff the river, watching the fire on the opposite side. Some campers have even set up chairs and lounges on the dam itself to watch the fire.- All the campgrounds and facilities are open and operating as usual, although there an reduced speed zones in some areas, due to turn-aroun- been, ia too long. Forestry, The fire is south and east of the spillway and moving towards Little Hole on the West tide iff the y lem, Erskine said. Even when the rain comes, the air and fiiel are so dry that the fires could be started from the dry lightning at the beginning of the aterm." Those traveling, camping or broken, make sure the fin ia dead-ou-t, by stirring and wetting the coals and smothering with dirt. Woodcutters are required to have spark arrestors on their saws and have a shovel and fin extinguisher. Personnel will be checking for these required items Drivers whose vehicles have catalytic converters should park over ban ground or a cleared ana. Remember, fireworks an illegal on all public lands and in Utah. Report smoke or other signs of fire as soon as possible, by calling the Uintah Basin Interagency Fire . Center at and off the highway. Young said that there is currently no danger to any iff the facilities and no accidents or injuries to crews. There wai a report of an youth being killed on rocks in an unresome falling lated incident however. No further details were available on that incident at press time. Crews are cutting fire lines, but so far efforts to halt or slow down the blaze have been unsuccessful and the fire has even jumped one stream that crews thought would stop it The Type 1 Attack Team from Oregon, consists of 30 individuals and was arriving on the scene at press time. Officials have no estimates at when the fin will be brought under control or even contained. Teams arehamperedby afternoon heat and the canyon winds that spring up and fan the blazes in the afternoon. Also hampering efforts is the fact that these are several unrelated fins in the area, such as Red Creek and Clay Basin, that were started by lightning on the evening of July 24. There are also major fires near Yellowstone and in the Tetons that are also using personnel and resources, which is spreading the forces available to fight the blazes. There is some concern about danger to power poles and lines, as several poles have been scorched and then have been some slight interruptions in power from the dam. A substation had been protected, but some lines may be in jeopardy. 789-702- 1. st 17-ye- ar 17-ye- ar alcohol-relate- Arts Festival held for youth Roosevelt City Recreation has offered again to run a childrens arts festival, as part of the UBIC celebration. This event will occur Thursday, August 4, at the regional park pavilion, flnom 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Purpose of this event is to give children the opportunity to participate in a variety of arts. Some related booths will include floral arranging and drying; down facemaking, makeup application, dart e throwing; walk, theatre painting, storytelling; arts, rice painting, ink stamping; and clay sculpture, to name a few. Each child will be able to take home their own items that they havemade, and be given aballoon. Cost per child is $5, with a $15 limit per family. Children between the ages of 3 and 12 are encouraged to attend. Parents are admitted free of charge. cup-cak- irt Parade entries register by July 30 entries for the UBIC parade must be registered by Saturday, July 30, with a special invitation extended to children of the ana to participate. On the advice of local and state law enforcement, candy thrown from parade entries will no longer be permitted. To register, or for more information, contact Scott or Sue Ann Kbwallis at AH 722-589- 0. Mammography unit in Duchesne The Duchesne County Health Department will hold a mammography screening on Monday, August 1, at the Duchesne County Courthouse from 12:30-- 4 p.m. Women 35 years of age and older e are encouraged to schedule an appointment for this breast cancer screening. To do so, call a brief medical background and $50.00 payment is requested at the time of your appointment. low-dos- 738-537- Basin 0; artists invited to exhibit works Entry date for the UBIC Art Show is Thursday, August 4. Three items per entrant will be accepted, and all entries must be received at the Roosevelt West Stake Center by 10 a.m. Media divisions are: graphics (pencil, pen, charcoal, pastel, etc.), oil and opaque acrylic, watercolor or transparent acrylic, gouache, and mixed media. Sculpture and whittling will be grouped together. Photography will be judged in color and black and white. For more information, contact Donna Brown, 353-447- Fun run for children Saturday, 5. Aug. 6 Just prior to the parade Saturday morning, August 6, the second annual UBIC run will be held for children years of age. Registration for the event is required, but will be must open until the event. Those who would like a 3, with Wendy Earl, or Nancy West, 722-476Medals and ribbons willbe awarded to the winners. Registration is $5.00 per child, and includes the 5-- pre-regist- 722-370- er 9. Instructor course at UBAVC CPR will offer an instructor course in resuscitation on Thursday, July 28, at 5:30 p.m. The class, taught by Donna Cook, will cost $20.00, which covers an instructor manual and test fees. For further information, call The UBAVC 722-452- Cardio-pulmo-na-iy 3. History Center to be closed prevent conflicting with the UBIC, the Family History Center will be closed August 1988, but will be opening up for its regular days and hours after that To 1-- 5, Hunters class to be held A Hunter Education Class will be starting 6:30 p.m., August 2 at Roosevelt Middle School. forms must be picked up at Smileys before the class and the registration fee is $4. For more information call 722-2154. Football practice to start football practice starts for Union High School participants on August 1 at 6 nun. The group will be meeting in the weight room. For more information, contiwt Paul Maggio at Two-a-da- y |