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Show Volume XI THE Issue VI OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Page 7 January 1, 2005 Announcements| Ogden Ranger District Travel Plan Draft Environmental Impact Statement Available for Public Comment | Ogden District Ranger Chip Sibbernsen has announced that the r Environmental Statement (DEIS) 2 Ranger District Travel Plan Revision available for public review and comment. The travel management plan revision focuses on summer season motorized travel routes on the Ogden Ranger District and how these routes will be managed. The Travel Plan was last revised in 1991 and this project acknowledges that there have been changed environmental and social conditions since that time. Sibbernsen states, “The purpose of this comment period is to provide the public an opportunity to review the document and make their comments known to us before a final decision is made.’ he public can view a hard copy of the document at the following locations: Obituaries aia es Seg men who worked with him id Nona loved to travel, stay in their Angell; and son Rodney J. (Connie), Smith— both of Kamas; 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren (one deceased), all of Kamas. A special thanks to his family who helped so much with his care and to his grandson, Devin Smith, who spent many, many hours staying with him. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, December 22, 2004 at 12:00 noon in the Kamas L.D.S. Stake Center i in Marion, Utah Interment with military honors followed in the Marion Cemetery. Funeral Directors, Crandall Funeral Home. Arnold Anem Arnold Anema, 4 assed away Monday. December 20, 2004, from complications following a stroke. He was born July 17, 1930 in Liberty, Utah to Frank and Opal Hill Anema. He attended Ogden High School. Arnold married Laura Haskin on July 7, 1956 in Ogden, Utah was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served with the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1954. Following his discharge from the service, Arnold worked at the Defense Depot Ogden until his retirement in 1985 Arnold enjoyed sports and traveling, especially to Alaska. Surviving are his wife Laura, son Robert Lamont Anema, , inners Toni Jean and Shari ae . of Ogd surviv am is one brother, Norman fae Anema, South Ogden; and nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents and twin sons. he family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the staffs of McKay-Dee Hospital and Aspen Care Center for their gracious care and support. Gra reaide services were held Friday, December 24 at Evergreen Memorial Park with Bishop Neil Garner officiating. Military Honors were accorded. Email condolences to the family at <lom@lindquistmortuary.com> Hoffenbeck, 75, Nov. 19, 2004. Arlene Johns Byrne, Carolee Davidson 84, Dec. 3, 2004. Brooks, 47, Dec. 15, 2004. Fern P. Shields, 90, Dec. 12, 2004. Jerry W. Child, 78, Dec. 16, 2004. Max G. Kendell, Dean 68, Dec. La Var Marshall, 16, 2004. 80, Dec. 2004 Huntsville 6 BD, 2.5 BA Over4 AC Gorgeous lake & mtn. views! Lease purchase available Price Slashed to $299,900! 19, A copy of the DEIS is also available for review on the Wasatch-Cache National Forest website at www.fs.fed.us/r4/wenf/projects/proposed This analysis considers four action alternatives to the original proposed action that was presented to the public in June 2003. Based on the comments that were received then, and other information that was collected, the Forest Service developed four action alternatives and analyzed their potential affects on the envi- ronment. “At this time, we are seeking your comment on the analysis and the preferred alternative to aide us in making the final decision on a course of action,” said Sibbernsen. The opportunity to comment ends 45 days following the date of publication of the Notice of Availability (NOA) ae the DEIS in the Federal Register. Depending on when the NOA is published in the Federal Register, it is anticipated that the comment period will run through mid to late February, 2005. Respondents may access the Federal Register at www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/ where you may check for the actual publication date of the N There are several formats in which to submit com- ments. Written comments can be submitted to: N RANGER DISTRICT SUITE 103 WASATCH-CACHE NATIONAL 507 25TH ST OGDEN UT 84401 ATTN OGDEN TRAVEL PLAN Deceased Arlene Russell Ogden Union Station—Forest a Information Center Weber County Main ie Libra North Ogden Branch Libra Ogden Valley Branch Library Ogden Ranger District Office Logan Ranger District Office Salt Lake Ranger District Office Wasatch-Cache National Forest Supervisor’s Office FOREST Office hours at the Ogden Ranger District for those submitting hand-delivered comments are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Electronic comments must be submitted in a format such as an email message, plain text (.txt), rich text format (.rtf), and Word (.doc) to <comments-intermtnwasatch-cache-ogden@fs.fed.us> Oral comments may be directed to Rick Vallejos, Recreation Manager; or Chip Sibbernsen, District Ranger. They can be reached by telephone at (801) 625-5112. USDA Provides More Than $78 Million to Protect Farm and Ranch Land U.S. Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman has announced that more than $78 million is now available to protect farm and ranch land in all 50 states and Puerto Rico through the Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program (FRPP) “This program helps ensure that valuable, productive land is protected,” said Veneman. The funds will be used to purchase conservation easements to limit conversion of farm and ranch lands to nonagricultural uses.” The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will accept FRPP proposals from interested state, tribal and local governments, and nongovernmental organizations until mid-March 2005 to manage the program. A Request for Proposals will be published in the Federal Register. r those proposals selected for funding, USDA enters into agreements with nongovernmental organizations, states, federally recognized tribes and ocal governments to support their efforts to protect soils and historical and archaeological sites. USDA provides up to 50 percent of the appraised fair market value of the conservation easement. To participate in the program, Local farmers and ranchers who apply and go through a qualification ranking process, may be eligible to receive cost-share assistance by participating in one or more of the following USDA-sponsored conservation programs. These programs, authorized under the 2002 Farm Bill, are aimed at improving and enhancing Utah’s soil, water, wildlife, and producer’s ability to produce food and fiber. This year’s USDA announcement was made well before the next planting season begins, allowing producers to connect their business decisions to protecting vital lands. Funds are limited and are awarded to those producers who apply conservation practices that will yield the greatest benefit to the conservation goals of the specific program. To be considered for the ranking period ending January 31, 2005, producers are encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible. ‘in rograms are administered by USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Applications for the following programs in this area are being accepted at the Ogden NRCS Field Office, 2871 South Commerce Way 801-629-0575 ext.26. REDUCED TO $149,900! gram; In the State of Utah, there are $804,100 available in the program. Applications for the following program in this area are being accepted at the Ogden NRCS Field Office, 2871 South Commerce Way 801-629-0575 ext.26. Additional information on including the Request for ee, is at his /www.nres. me ees Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) The EQIP program is a voluntary conservation program that addresses threats to soil, water and related natural resources in the following areas: ~ Water Quality resources addressing animal feeding operations (AFO) and confined animal feeding operations (CAFO). This financial assistance supports development of comprehensive management plans as well as the structural practices to implement them. The cost share rate for eligible practices for AFO/CAFO projects is 75 percent. Statewide there are $3 million available. ~ Watershed Protection provisions include forestland/rangeland improvement, riparian area enhancement, pasture improvement, cropland/hay land improvement. All four resource concerns will compete separately for watershed protection. Available funds are $2.9 million at a 50 percent cost share rate. FARMERS 3 Bedrooms, family room. 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