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Show Ground the County March 16, 2001 The Summit County Bee Page A5 Utah Farmer Testifies in Washington, Wasafch-Cach- e D.C. Electricity Costs Will Hurt Producers Local producer Lcland llogan testified in Washington. D.C., last week before the House Committee on Resources on the impact of electricity costs on production agriculture in Utah. Hogan, a fourth generation former .from Stockton, urged the committee chaired by Sen. James Hansen to move away from an dependence on foreign sources of energy supplies. I believe we must stop depending on other people to supply our energy. If the recent escalations in energy costs don't make us understand this. I am at a loss as to what will,'' Hogan said. Hogan's concerns echoed the opinion of the Utah Farm Bureau and many Utah farmers who are increased costs for energy a vital component needed to produce food and fiber. ."From the fuel for our farm implements to the irrigation pumping costs and the processing and transportation of this food and fiber, the impact of these skyrocketing energy costs is placing farmers in a serious economic squeeze. Hogan explained that because of the highly competitive marketplace. market forces set the prices for agriculture products producers do not. Farmers, as price takers" must absorb the costs, resulting in the threat of widespread business failure and in the long-ruhigher retail the for public. prices Roughly 3.500 agriculture producers rely on electricity to irrigate crops in Utah. Last year, .300 irrigation customers of Utah Power used 54 megawatts (S7.2 million worthy of power on the company's perk load enough power to provide electricity for 30.000 liomes for one month. However, these irrigators, along with all customer classes of Utah Power will b? facing 4.9. 5 percent increase in their utility rates due to a recent interim rate adjustment ordered by the Public Service ever-growi- . n. 1 wells are on land managed by the Bureau of I .and Management. The permitting process to gain access to these lands for energy development is daunting. These are public lands and the resources they hold should benefit the public." Hogan and the Farm Bureau, who sponsored his trip, also maintain the importance of utilizing the resources in the Artie National Wildlife Commission, Hogan explained that he and other producers will have difficult time facing that increase, let alone another rate case currently pending. Hogan had a suggestion beyond conservation and prudent use of the current energy supplies. This is a call for a new commitment to development of existing known reserves of crude oil, natural gas and other fuels in the carbon-base- d family. It is also a plea for the U.S. government to devote more funding and other incentives to foster development of alternative energy sources." He pointed to the vast supply of high grade, low sulfur coal in Utah that could be used as another source Refuge. The Utah Farm Bureau is the largest general farm and ranch organization in the state. Its mission is to improve the net income of the state's farmers and ranchers and the overall quality of life in the state and nation through political action, educational and informational means. The Farm Bureau is a nonpartisan, voluntary organization, and its efforts are based on grassroots policies developed by members, at the local, county. state and national levels. More Farm Bureau news and information can be found at www.fb.orgutfb. of energy. It's time we start to make the connection between the light switch and the coal mines. Hogan concluded by pleading for multiple use of public land. In Utah most of the natural gas Monday Morning We had some high series jnd 200 games this week. Colleen Simistcr had high game 234 (85 pins over average) and high scries 553 (l(X) pins over series average) and Margaret Bowman had a 216 game (78 pins over average) and a 551 scries ( 37 pins over series average). Staci Wright had her first 200 this year, a 233 (82 pins over average) and a 503 series (50 pins over series average). Other 500 series were: Pat Bird. 521; Linda Grant, 517, and LuAnn Downard. 509 (50 pins over series average). JoAnn Rees had a 196 game (53, pin? over average).-Flare Construction had high team game 850 and high team series of Colleen High series 143 176 234 553; Simister. Margaret Bowman, 142 - 216 - 193 551; Pat Bird. 169 164 - 188 521; Linda Grant. 159 - 161 - 197 517; LuAnn Downard, 166-- 178 165 509; Staci Wright. 233 - 129 141 503; Pat Olsen. 120 - 175 191 486; Sandi Bates. 143 - 167 169 479; Barbara Pace, 165 - 162 - 144 471, and Becky Wilde. 158 --- -- -- 1 -- -- 114- . 178 An early morning visitor to the Kamas Ranger District might spot a small group of snowmohilcrs heading in the back dxrr of the Disinc! off ice. There, they pick-u- p a backfilled with forest maps, firsi-ai- d pack a spare hotile of and supplies smiw machine oil. After strapping a radio to their chests and donning bright yellow vests, these dedicated individuals will head out to the snowmobile trailhead and begin their day as Good Will Riders (GWR) GWR is a volunteer trail patml organization, .based out of the' Kamas District. Their objectives arc to increase visitor safety and reduce resource impacts on National Furcsi land. Each weekend, ridirs contact fcl- - Heber Valley Gun Club beginners. 2371. high Forest Good Will Riders The Heber Valley Gun Club invites you to participate in the Round Robin March 25. April I and April 8. This shrxrt is designed for Ladies Bowling 450. Good games were: JoAnn Rees, 196; Cindy Matthews, 176; Margie Ovard. 173; Maxine Diston, 172; Susan Crandall, 151. and Louise' Pace, 150. Team Standings: WonI.ost Kockin S Ranch. Rafter B. Crandall Ford. learning Tree Preschool. Wellness Center, 20-2Marc Wilde Women. 20-2Fur. Rees Construction. 28-1- 23-1- 0; 19-2- 1; 5. gets. Prizes will be given to Top Teams and Individuals in each Class. Winning Teams will go to State April 22. Gun Club will he opened March 25 at 8:30 a.m. for registration and practice. Beginning at 8:30 a.m. full breakfast served at snack bar. Snack bar will also be opened for lunch. Special Teams: (Make sure you notify the club of eligibility in.spe-cia- l teams upon registration: Lady -Junior - Age 15 to 17; - Age 50 Senior 14 and under; Age to 64; Veteran - Age 65 and Older. To you may cull Jolcne Johnson at Sub-Juni- 654-353- or 3. NOTICE TO PUBLIC for Monday, March 26, 2001 At 7:00 Vo low trail users in the Mirror like I lighwav area. They hand out lots of maps and remind visitors lo siu on li.uls and to Havel lightly or. the land. They also promote good trail manners and are available to help visitors in need, hence their name. The program began last summer with ATV and horse rider volunteers. This winter, snowmohilcrs have assumed the task, logging in more than 2(X) volunteer hours so far. Both visitors and the forest Service have benefited from this program. The visitors been better informed, and the agency has benefited fmm the riders' suggestions and ideas. 'Ibe extra sets ot eyes and ears give the Forest Service important feed P.M. has been CANCELED. Vfie Bee! back about travel patterns and user needs. Riders were initially recruited from local user clubs, such as the Salt Lake and Summit Seekeis Snowmobile Clubs, but the organization is open to any individual with good communication skills and a commitment to help out. To become a Good Will Rider, volunteers must attend a training session on safety and making effective public contacts. Volunteers commit to work for at least 4 weekend patrols and always check-i- n with the forest service at the beginning and end of the tour. If you would like to find out more about the Good Will Riders, contact Barb Walker at the Kamas Ranger District at (435) 783-433- 8. Pet of The Week V tJr- - i : Each week 75 targets will be shot from the 16 yard line. Total cost of $57 lor three weeks includes entry fees and tar- The RDS Public Hearing scheduled Subscribe National fir- - f jr.. Please note that Summit County Animal Shelter has new phone 1 numbers: Park City, Kamas, Coalville, ext. 3985. The Pet of The Week is an American Eskimo. She is very friendly and loves attention. She was found on Feb. 27, and has not been rlaimed by her owner. She likes adults as well as children. Her liersonality is exceptional. If you would like to give her a home, please rome to visit her. She Ls Animal 4234. We also have 6 month old male Border Collie. He is very shy around people, but we have noticed that he warms up very fast to visitors that have taken him for a walk. He will be a very loyal pet for a family. He is animal 4230. We also have a 2 year old male. Blue Heeler, Pointer cross. He will make nice companion for an individual or 615-398- 5; 78.3-435- 336-398- 5; family. We are pleased and happy to announce that all of our cals have been adopted. If you are interested in adopting a cat or kitten, please call to have your name put on our adoption waiting list. Kitten season will soon be here and we like to have homes waiting to adopt animals that are brought by owners who cannot keep them. The shelter is open on weekdays firm 2 p.m. until 5:30 p.in., and on Stilunlays, from II a.m. until 2:30 p.m. We are located at 1745 South 336-38Hoytsville Road in Kinship. You can reach us at 3985. about have an If you of the or ct. questions above animals or need further directions lo the shelter, please give u a call. TRUSTS vs. WILLS WHICH IS RIGHT FOR YOU? FREE Public 615-398- 5. 783-435- 1 Seminar Del B Rowe Attorney Robyn R. Walton Attorney Seating limited RSVP: (801) 298-064- 0 or PM 12:00 Lunch included or 6:00 PM Dinner included were rghrng for yourufe American Heart Association tuHSi New & Used Sales & Service Dodge. Chrysler Plymouth Sun. 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