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Show UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. December - 1 Pagpl Nitrates and moisture can form a deadly mix The sudden death of nearly two dozen head of cattle in Tooele County this past week, apparently due to nitrate poisoning, can be avoided by use of screening tests on forages known to contain high amounts of nitrate, said a Utah State University veterinarian. "Producers need to be aware of potential problems with nitrate and take steps to protect their animals," said Clell Bagley, USU Extension veterinarian. Nitrate poisoning in ruminant animals occurs when large amounts of nitrates are ingested that change to nitrites in the digestive tract When absorbed into the bloodstream, the nitrites tie up the hemoglobin preventing its normal capacity for carrying oxygen, he said. "The blood wont pick up oxygen but transports nitrites instead," he said. a result, Bagley said the turns brownish, chocolate color and the animal quickly suffocates despite .normal breathAs blood ing. If moisture conditions are right, he said the change from nitrate to DUCHESNE PSC continued from page Christmas decoraTREE BY DAY, LIGHTS BY NIGHT-T- his and tion at the home of Jerry Judy Murray in Roosevelt is cheery in the daytime, and lights up the night when you can no longer see the ornaments. Basin residents seem to have made a special effort to decorate this Christmas...Or maybe the novelty of Christmas adornments never goes away... Congratulations to the Ute Tribe Business Committee and the Ute Tribe Tax Department for their work on tax incentives for the oil and gaa industry. Actions such as those passed by the Tribe will bode well for the economic climate of this area. It is hoped from this comer that the oil and gas companies will take the initiative in both recognizing the effort on behalf of the Tribe to stimulate production and also in the hiring of Tribal members in order to offset a tremendously high unemployment rate. Some musings and observations over the past while: one of the Chamber Board members, Jim Toney, has taken on an added responsibility and opportunity as a business manager for a local company called Pocket Gear. In this current effort he is assisting in the promotion of Bunz products. It looks like a promising start. The economic development committee chairman, Bob West, has been very active in getting the information out on our Basin West 2000 project This project, with the assistance of Moon Lake and the invaluable support of Russ Cowan and Grant Earl, is moving forward at incredible speed. This office is making an effort to disseminate the information to all areas and groups within the county area. Once again we would ask that if you have a group that would like to be included in our information effort then Recent theft is reported Theft of thirty pairs of magnetized BLM logos has been reported by the Vernal District of the Bureau of Land Management. The logos were stolen from vehicles locked in the wareyard on the weekend of December 7. Agency personnel have theorized that the theft, which exceeds $500, was perpetrated by mischievous youths who apparently climbed over the wareyard fence. "We are at quite a loss to explain why they would want the logos or how they plan to use them," said an agency representative. "It would appear this is a case of aimless, idle youth involved in mischievous activity." Whether the thieves were youths or adults, they have certainly overlooked the seriousness of their behavior. This crime is a felony and is punishable by a fine of up to $10,000 or up to ten years in prison, or both. If anyone sees any of the distinctive triangular BLM logos where they dont appear to belong, please contact the Vernal Police Department immediately. please contact us at the Chamber office at Thanks from this office to Gordon Snow for his assistance in helping one ofour relocation clients this past week. Its nice to have community minded people that you can rely on when other obligations arise. We are fortunate to have a whole cadre of volunteers that 722-459- 8. 1 switching phone companies. "The Commission doesnt have the authority to take away the service area of one company and give it to another, Stewart explained. A letter must come from Uintah Basin Telephone petitioning for that territory, then we can hold a public hearing. Once a hearing for adequacy has taken place each company will be compared to determine which company would be better able to service the area. Martin Broth erson for Uintah Basin Telephone said, We havent pushed to get them signed up, but we have made oilers to purchase Duchesne and Roosevelt. Uintah Basin Telephone currently has seven telephone exchanges in all the outlying areas of the Uintah Basin, from the Colorado border to Strawberry River. If Duchesne City1 service ia taken from US West and given to to Uintah Basin Telephone, it could take approximately six months for a new digital switch tobe installed. After the switch was installed, Brotherson stated, they would then begin to change Duchesne City over to fiber optics. make the effort of the Chamber a successful one. Do you produce items that you would like to go into a Utah products direct mail brochure? If you do, then we have a great partner for you in the Mother Karens ski catalog. Next fall a new issue featuring exclusive Utah products will be mailed. This is an excellent opportunity for vour company and your products. We would like to help you and we have secured a small amount of funding to do so, but we need your input. Congratulations to the fledgling, but committed, Altamont Business Committee. The work that they have been doing towards customer service nitrites can occur in bales of hay in cases where certain weeds high in nitrate are baled up with alfalfa or oat hay, especially when wet. Oat hay itself may contain toxic levels of nitrate. Other crops at high risk include sorghums, millet and rye. Weeds high .in nitrate to watch out for that commonly grow in cultivated fields in Utah include redroot pigweed, kochia, lambs quarter and Johnsongrass, he said. In recent years, Bagley said a Utah County farmer harvested sorghum, introduced from the Mediterranean region as a forage crop. The sorghum was harvested and stored in large bales, some of which had gotten wet on the bottom. Cattle brought in off (he range were fed the harvested bales. After a few days, 13 cattle died, all within just a few hours. A similar incident occurred near Roosevelt after several head of cattle died from eating kochia weed mixed with alfalfa hay, he said. Bagley said areas where large quantities of these weeds grow in alfalfa or oat hay fields are suspect. He said hay baled from these fields should be tested prior to feeding. A screening test can be done at the only week one left until Christmas there arc still many families who may have to go without this holiday season. Members from Santa Express wants everyone to know they can still donate toys and clothing to the housing authority, food pantry or UBAG. GIVE AG1FTJO THATSPECIA HUNTER I 'YOUR LIFE ONEMORE WEEK-W- USU Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratories in Logan and Provo. If problems are found, further testing should be done at the USU soils laboratory in Logan or at a commercial laboratory. He said testing can also be done prior to harvest and and storage of fodder for silage. Following such a procedure greatly enBile-prepara-- ith tion One Show Sunday 7:30 drink from them. While it requires high concentrae tions ofnitrate to pose a fatal 10,000 to 15,000 parts per million-su- ch a peril becomes very real when concentrated in bales of weedy or oat hay or water, he said. If there is any reason to be suspicious, he said to contact your county extension agent for advice and screening help. reduces nitrate with the ensiling process. He said another thing to watch for is heavy nitrogen concentrations applied as fertilizer on fields if threat--som- drought conditions have prevented normal plant growth. Also, areas where water runs off from fertilized fields or where fertilizers are stored and collect in puddles can also threaten the lives of cattle who may Cm 33 Mm STARTS Fri. Dec. 20th Weird Is Rela' Speaking If your manufactured homo has an appetite for electricity, consider taking the following steps to cut your your utility bills. energy use-a- nd Energy experts report that utility bills can be reduced by as much as 40 to 60 percent with just a few improvements. 1. Add insulation. If your home was built before 1976, it probably has little, if any, insulation. 2. Install storm windows. If you can't afford new windows, tape a sheet of polyethylene plastic on the inside of your windows. 3. Close the drapes every night to keep heat inBide. 4. Have your furnace inspected annually to insure its safety and efficiency. 5. Lower the thermostats. Set your water heater thermostat on 120 degrees (140 degrees if you use a dishwasher). Keep your air heat at 68 degrees. 6. Weatherstrip around all windows an4 outside doors. Caulk carefully around moldings, joints, nails and vents. ThiB keeps out drafts and makes it harder for energy to leak out of the home. 7. Improve ventilation with exhaust fans in the kitchen and bathroom. 8. Wrap your water heater with an insulated blanket made especially for this purpose. It will make your water heater work more efficiently. and promotions is rather significant for their small community. Isnt it interesting how the efforts of a small group of dedicated individuals can be successful in changing the attitudes and habits of an area. n O o 7:30 and 9:25 p.m. m STARTS Fri. Dec. 20th o ). fr Thanksgiving Pow-WoChairman Appreciates Support w On November 28, 29, 30, 1 991 , the Ute Indian Tribe hosted their annual Thanksgiving Pow-woIt was duration and preparation of this most prestigious event I am honored to serve as the Chairman, I would lice to take this Committee for their effiacious time to acknowledge the Pow-wodetermination along with the assistance and donation we received from respective individuals and Tribal departments. Committee has demonstrated the ability to The Pow-wosee the necessity process is in order and their efforts are commendable. An extended appreciation to the Master of Ceremonies, Mr. Russel Standingrock. Russell is widely renowned for his ability as an announcer to maintain the spectators interest and attention along with the harmony that we create Into music. Mr. Kenny Frost served as the Arena Director, thanks Kenny for a job well done. This annual event represents the proud heritage the Ute people have within themselves and we are honored to share this unique heritage with our neighboring Tribes, family, friends and the that attended. many Due to the bad weather that existed up North, the host drum, Blackstone, was unable to meet the Thursday nite session, nevertheless was able to arrive Friday. Pow-woCommittee: ? S " b O O E V E M S PI E L I E fmgom ) BBB lGl rat a mi twvintcitt wmhw nr mt nnni nwmiwiw ir 7:30 and 9:20p.m. w op FrllJuBtlliife RUNS thru Jan 2nd 0 O o 8 non-India- o OO w Reed Venita Taveapont Steven Cesspooch Thomaslna Appah Gayla Pinnecoose Pearleen Ridley, Miss Ute Tribe A seecKiIholieTa o It.'. special Thanks is extended to: Luke Duncan, Tribal Chairman Business Committee Members Pat Wyasket Jay Groves Chippewa Cree Round Dance Singers Gary Comes atnight Jerry marlinez, U&O Veterans Security Audio Visual Red Pine Forestry Recreation Motor Pool Ptumbers Supply Ute Tribe Purchasing Dept n itMttMi k veft Selected rO Christmas off Merchandise Ruben Russell Moqui Stewarts Fred Payne Chris Bigler Radio Shack Pepsi Company Norman Cambridge Adult Education Johnson Sincerely, Stacey Nephi, Chairman 1991 Annual Thanksgiving Pow-wow O'Malley G O w Lillian I MIIIIII o . o T 1 It's not too late! 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