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Show miM T m T ariinSfei Pace 18 - UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. January 19.1999 sift?:.. 1 -- .t ?ir y.-- 11 ,,v ijift Elk Foundation approves funding for 19 Utah wildlife projects The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundations Utah Project Advisory Committee approved 19 wildlife conservation projects for the state in 1998. The projects represent $930,225 in total matching funds with various natural resource agency and conservation partners. Projects on the Dixie National Forest include the Fivemile prescribed burn, Horse Valley prescribed burn and water development, Jones Corral pinion-junipthinning and prescribed burn, and Jones Corral fence and water development. Fishlake National Forest prqjects include the Dameron Canyon thinning, Monroe Mountain harrow treatment, and Watts Mountain harrow treatment. On the Manti-LaSNational Forest, the thinDry Mountain pinion-junipning and PontownStarvation aspen restoration were approved for funding. With the Bureau of Land Management, the Elk Foundation funded the Verne Griffin prescribed burn and reseeding on the Cedar City er er winter and Beits kindergarten class at East Elementary spent a week learning about ards Afterw and Cold. they had Hot snow! To finish their project, they spent time in the snow experiencing Wet chocolate and Hot dogs. WHATS SNEW?-M- rs. Utah endangered threatened animal publication available The College of Natural Resources at Utah State University and the Utah Department of Natural Resources, through the Quinney Professorship of Wildlife Conflict Management and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, have partnered to produce a publication titled. Endangered and Threatened Animals of Utah. The guide was developed to assist landowners, county planners, educators, natural resource agency professionals and other Utah policy makers in making decisions about growth, natural resource conserva tion and open space issues. The 60 page guide presents and discusses the legal implications of management activities on land uses should threatened or endangered species be affected. In addition, it contains photographs, range maps and descriptions ofUtahs endangered and threatened animals. "Utah's natural resource and wildlife heritages are unparalleled, stated Fee Buaby, Dean of the College of Natural Resources. This is largely because our state contains some of the greatest geological and vegetative diversity in North America. One of the most difficult issues facing Utah citizens is managing Utah artists are determined to create Sam wanted a violin so badly that he made one himselfby stretching strings across a cigar box. Later, when a neighbor offered him a beat-u- p old fiddle in return for a load of wood, young Samuel went into the mountains bare foot -- he had no shoes-- to cut logs. After that, he practiced secretly. He had to: Hia strict father believed in hard work and despised fluff like music and art. The year was 1868, and Samuel Jepperson lived in the rough-edge- d little town of Provo. But hie desire to create was so strong that he Jet nothing get in his way. When he wanted to paint, for instance, he made a brush from chicken feathers and mixed paints from berries, leaves, and roots. He learned to paint beautifully and became well known for hia art, music, and instruments. Samuel Jepperson was not alone in his unstoppable drive to express himself. Others in Utah's past and present have made the best of marginal circumstances. Some of their stories are told in the newly published Beehive History, a magazine n stories from featuring Utah history that is produced by the Utah State Historical Society. We have unearthed some unforgettable stories about creative people in Utah, say Stanford Layton, publications coordinator fur the Historical Society. Sooften, artists and performers have had to be imaginative in simply figuring out how to do tled with circumstances that weren t the best, but their creations enriched their communities," Layton aaya. Their stories give a strong sense that art really matters, in all timea and places. The Utah State Historical Society publishes Beehive History in order to make history exciting and accessible to everyone. This years issue, which celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Utah Arts Council, can be ordered by calling USHS at (801)533-350- development of our state's natural resources to support growing populations while conserving agricultural lands, open spaces and wildlife habitats, he added. According to Kathleen Clarke, Executive Director of the Utah De' partment ofN at ural Resources, the 1971 in passed Utah Legislature the Wildlife Resources Code, which gave the authority and charge to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources to manage Utahs protected wildlife." "Although this legislation demonstrated the public's understanding and concern about how human lands use can impact native animals and plants, it alone cannot balance human and wildlife needs. This will require the awareness and full participation of Utah citizens," she said. Busby and Clarke agree the joint publication of the Utah endangered and threatened animals guide represents the type of partnerships among research, education and extension that is needed to achieve balance between community-base- d the use ofUtahs natural resources and wildlife conservation. "This publication is another example of the long standing natural resource partnership between the college and the Department ofNatural Resources." concluded Busby. The publication is available in a hard copy format through USU County Extension Offices and Utah Division of Wildlife Resources regional offices. An electronic, downloadable version can be accessed through the Utah State University Extension (http:ext.usu.edu publicanatrpubs.htmwildlife) or UDWR (http: www.nr.state.ut.us.dwr 0. !homeypg.htm) district; tha Little Baulies pre- scribed burn 2 and Fishlake browse treatment on the Richfield district; and the Bad Land cliffs guzzler. Book Cliffs spring exclosures and treat Browns Park pinion-juniper holding-facilit- public purchase of lands. Tha Big Four acquisition conserves 109 acres near Wasatch State Park in the Heber Valley, and the Gordon Creek acquisition northwest of Price Involves 1,000 acres. Interstate cooperation across the country occurred when the Elk Foundation helped fund the trapping ofexcess elk from Utah private land to provide animals for the state of Kentucky's reintroduction program. The foundation will continue historic to help fund this multi-yea-r effort to restore elk to their former ranges after an absence of 150 ye are in the Blue grass State. In addition to the Forest Service, BLM and Division of Wildlife Resources, funding partners for the various Utah projects include Utah State Parks, tha Mule Deer Foundation, Utah Open Lands, The Nature Conservancy and others. Elk Foundation funds are raised by members at 16 local big game offer tips Need help to survive the "ugly pig market? Then join other Uudi producers Jan. 23, at the Utah Pork Producers annual meeting at the Brigham accepting grant proposals The Utah Humanities Council, a nonprofit agency dedicated to promoting the understanding of human traditions, values, and issues through informed public discussion, is accepting proposals for mqjor and mini-grant- s. Grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 will be given to groups in support of projects that seek to promote, analyse, interpret or explain the humanities. The humanities explore whet it means to be human through history, languages, philosophy, religion, ethics and law. UHC focuses on helping the people of Utah learn and discuss our history, literature and culture, and the ideas that shape our socinon-prof- it ety. Projects seeking funding may include lectures, conferences, panel discussions, exhibits, films and other programs designed to attract an adult audience. Last year, UHC grants supported dozens of projects throughout the state, including POW, a video documentary about Italian prison-er- a of war held in America during WWII; Literary Seminar in the Grove, a lecture series focusing on themes, plots and language of Utah ol Shakespearean Festival performances; Barn Again in Sanpete, architectural drawings and accompanying histories of Sennets Coun ty barns; and Carbon County festival featurFolkfest, a five-da- y ing workshops, lectures and performances by international dancers and musicians. This year, UHC expects to award more than $100,000. According to UHC Executive Director Cynthia Buckingham, previous experience in grant writing ia not necessary to receive funds. "We want good ideas to succeed, so we tailor the process so that can happen, say Buckingham. "After reviewing draft applications, our staff responds with comments and suggestions to help applicants prepare for the final proposal. If requested, we will provide technical assistance at any stage of the process." Those considering applying for a grant should call Steven Epperson at the UHC at (801) 359-967-0 to discuss tha project, deternuiia eligibility and interest, and request application forma and guidelines. Information can also be obtained by visiting UHC's web site at www.uuhhumanitiee.org. Drafts must be submitted by Feb. 1, and are required unless the applicant has received a UHC grant for a similar project within the last two years. Final proposals are due March 1, and notification will bo given by May 1. 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German-languag- anese immigrants, determined to preserve their culture, used dish-pan- s for drums during community dances. A poetaculptor produced prohfically by squeezing art into e spare minutes between work, volunteer work, and mothering for a family. And today Goahute women vow to keep their grandmothers basket-makin- g (kills from dying out. These artists have often wres swine to USU Utah Humanities Council little-know- their art. A German immigrant couple loved the theater to much that for many years they staged topnotch e plays on a stage they built in their living room. Leb- banquets throughout Utah. Founded in 1984, tha foundation is an international, nonprofit conservation organization whoa mission is to ensure the future of elk, other wildlife and their habitat. Its 110,000 members 3,400 of them in Utah - have helped generate more than $70 million to conserve and enhance 2.4 million acres of wildlife habitat across Noth America. The Elk Foundation is headquartered in Missoula, Montana. ment on the Vernal district. Projects with tha Utah Division of Wildlife Resources include the Book Clifts elk study, and the Hardy ware Ranch trapping and addition. and repair The Elk Foundation also committed to protect several acres of wildlife habitat by assisting tha I 9 Automotive , Vernal Roosevelt 7812355 6468288 1827 S. 1500 E. 3843 S. Hwy, 40 . Unlimited Certificates m Tao $10.00 USSB Big Events Certificates Sovon $3.00 DIRECTV Satellite television 1TA DSS COMMUNICATIONS Programming Certificate Some Restrictons Apply |