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Show t 1 t I I 11 San Juan County ranchers in dire need of pasture With less than an inch of moisture since October 1, and the oven door of summer about to fling wide, ranchers and Carmen in San Juan County are looking to their neighbors to the north for help. "Nobody's ever seen it thisbad," ' says Jim Keyes, Utah State University Extension agriculture agent in Monticelk). "We usually nine to 10 inches of moisture i October 1 through the end of March." While it would be better if somebody could make it rain, Colorado Plateau ranchers will settle for green pasture they can lease for the summer. USU Extension, in cooperation with the Utah Department of Agriculture, is working to help match cattle with pastures. San Juan County herds average from ISO to 400 head. Keyes, who works on the countys agricultural frontline, has set up a hotline, of sorts, to act as for ranchers in his a county and potential leaseholders throughout the region. Some ranchers in the county are looking at pastures as far north as Preston, Idaho, he says. "A lot of our cattle folks badly, need summer pastures," he says. "If anybody wants to call our office to offer assistance, please do." His Monticello office number is a en Conditions are extreme, he says. This year, with no spring grass, ranges Jook more like the end of It may be awhile before they get a youth recreation center, but it wont be long before organised activities weekly recreational begin for Duchesne area youth. Youth activities such as a tennis court dance, rollerblading and swim parties are slated to begin next month. The activities willbe geared for children 12 to 19 years old. Youth from neighboring communities will also be invited to attend. Although still in the emerging stages, Tribe Business Committee member Ron PREDATOR CONTROL-U- le the tribe is willing to work together ranchers and Wopsock tells fanners with them to combat attacks by predators on livestock. "You just have to tell us when and where the problem is," he said. Personal use firewood sales begin jimkext.usu.edu. Business notified of new mailing requirements prepare for new mailing requirements and postage rates which go into effect July 1. The changes will affect provide all customers with improved delivery service and stable postage rates," said Johnson. Family To Appeal businesses that mail in bulk and prepare their mail for postage discounts. It has no affect on mail sent by householders (32-ceFirst-Cla-ss postage). "Hie way business mail is prepared today and how it must be prepared beginning July 1 are very different," said Salt Lake City Postal District Manager Stephen L. Johnson. "Many of the postage An 8th District Court jury rates have also changed. We deliberated fra close to two hours encourage all businesses that Monday, May 13, before finding a prepare their mail for postage Roosevelt man guilty of a second-degrdiscounts to send a representative felony Count of distribution ., l .to one ofwf serttiiVMs." Seminars will be held in Cedar of marijuana within 1,000 feet of a school. City, Logan, Ogden, Price, Provo, Prosecutors alleged that Blaine Richfield; Salt Lake city and Vernal. Custom era should call B. Rust, 32, had sold marijuana to Steven C. Hcmpshire, 20, who or toll free at 9 (801) to enroll. purchased the controlled substance Depending on the level of to sell to a confidential police rates for barcoded informant on Feb. 23, 1995. The preparation First-Clas- s Mail will be reduced as transaction occurred at Rusts home much as two cents under the new near Union High School. The crime system. Barcoded mail skips many was enhanced from a steps in mail processing, allowing second-degre- e because the USPS to pass the savings felony to a the school. close the to of proximity (dong to the customer. Rust said Hem pshire came to his The names of some classes of mail win also change. Express house that niht, but denied ever Mail win change to "Expedited having givr.i him the marijuana. will become Hcmpshire pleaded guilty earlier to Mail, Second-Clas-s "Periodicals," and third and fourth-clas- s drug charges and is now on mail will be known as nmhfttinn "Standard Mail." Rust remains free on bond "Hia change in rates and mail pending his July 18 sentencing. He classification will ultimately is appealing his conviction. nt Jury finds man guilty of felony in drug case ee 974-294- z.1. Iu- - support for a youth recreation center which would give teens a positive energy outlet. Funding will be sought in coordination with the city council and sheriffs department. By Lezlee E. Whiting Seminar In Vernal Seminars are being offered by the Postal Service to help Utah IVUV Teen activities planned in Duchesne as move begins to start youth center August than the middle of May. Complicating the problem is die slump in cattle prices. A cow with a standing calf that would sell for $800 a few years ago would not sell for more than $300 today. These depressed prices make it impossible for ranchers to liquidate their herds without taking a tremendous financial hit, he says. And fanners in the county are not faring any belter. Spring wheat is dying. If there is no rein within the next week, there will be no wheat crop this year, Keyes says. There will also be no planting of spring crops, such as oats. Far at least one fanner, this amounts to a $40,000 loss of income. Fortunately, most farmers have some crop insurance they can fall back cm, but no such safety net exists for the 139 cattle ruches scattered across the county, he says. This is not only a serious threat to cattle operators, but also to San Juan County since 40 percent of its bare economy is tied to agriculture. "If you lore even one or two businesses in the county, it will have a major effect m our economy," he says. Besides calling Keyes directly, -you can also call your county JSU Extension office and relay information to your local Extension agent. Most USU Extension offices can be found in the telephone white pages under Utah State address University. Keyes' is: aiaiNUMMI. May 28 Ashley National Forest will begin selling personal use firewood permits May 28, but cutting will not begin until June 1. The Forest is still wet from winter storms, and individuals are advised to use care in driving riff roads. The price of firewood remains $5.00 a cord. The minimum purchase is four cords and maximum purchase per household is ten cords. There are some free firewood areas, and permits may be obtained at the Supervisor's Office in Vernal. Please obtain a travel map for the District where you will be cutting firewood. The travel maps provide current regulations regarding opportunities for travel. vendors will assist the Forest in selling tickets, distributing maps, and information about firewood areas. Vendors in the Vernal area Last Chance, include: IGA, aa. - a - LaVcme & Shirleys Conoco, and Lapoinl Country Store in LapoinL The Duchesne District will be assisted by Wilkersons Food Town in Duchesne, and KkkinW Country Store in ML Home. Roosevelt Ranger District will be assisted try IGA and Stewarts Thriftway in RoosevelL Gathering firewood is a recreational activity for many people. It provides an opportunity to go to the mountain, enjoy the beauty of nature, and come home with wood for heat during the winter. Dave Wilson, Forester on the Vernal Ranger District stresses, "Use all necessary safety equipment to ensure a safe and enjoyable outing. Take precautions and drive safely. There is a kit of logging traffic on the roads so watch for dust rising and be prepared to pull off the road." If you have questions about the firewood program please call the Ashley National Forest office in your area. earnest efforts Memorial Day traffic fatalities are underway to provide a facility in Duchesne where youth can spend their time in various activities such as dancing, playing pool and watching movies, pong, fling to music and just visiting with each other. Hie project is being spearheaded byDuchesne High staff members Carla Neria and Fred Beamons. Neria says possibilities of finding a vacant building in Duchesne which could serve as a are being youth center "Weve checked out investigated. whats available in Duchesne, but it might be better to build one, we dont know for aura because we havent gotten that far." For right now, beginning efforts are on rallying community support and recruiting committed committee members. Something that ia pretty well a "given" when it comes to the proposed recreation center is that concentrating it would be for youth. A poll of students has shown that teens werent real keen on the idea of creating a family center for parents and younger children. "Weve talked to the kids and they aay they just wouldn't come if their parents and smaller siblings came, ehe said. Students who have participated in the ground level meeting! have hown a great deal of interest in the planned center. A recent poll taken among Duchesne High students showed overwhelming Three Utahns may die in traffic accidents this Memorial Day weekend, according to die Utah Safety Council. Over the past five years, 17 people have died during this holiday period. The holiday officially begins at 6 p.m. Friday, May 24, and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, May 27. Excessive speed is the number me factor associated with traffic deaths. The Utah Safely Council,' offers motorists the following safe driving tips: Allow plenty of travel time, and do not speed, even if you are behind schedule. Wear your safely bell, and fasten children into approved child safety seats. Have your vehicle inspected and tuned before long trips. Keep a safe following distance, rule. use the During bad weather, slow down, turn on your headlights and increase your following distance, To fight fatigue on long trips, stop every 90 minutes to rest, eat light meals, stretch and rotate drivers. If you travel alone and feel sleepy, stop and gel rest. Do no drink and drive. If you alcoholic on drinking plan beverages, designate a driver who will not be drinking to get you home. The Utah Safety Council encourages everyone to have a safe holiday. 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