DAGGETT COUNTY. Cow Country Rodeo

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1 Volume 6, Issue 8 August 2008 DAGGETT COUNTY The Cow Country Rodeo was a big success this year. Daggett County would like to thank the Lions Club, Manila and McKinnon 4-H clubs, the County Ambulance, Economic Development, Manila Senior Citizens, High School Rodeo Club, Chamber of Commerce, and Manila FFA for all of their help. Back Row Princess Royalty: Daphne Slagowski - 3rd Attendant, Camaree Burnside - 1st Attendant, Anna Marie Henry - Princess, and Cori Terry - 2nd Attendant. Front Row Jr. Princess Royalty: Chloe Slagowski - 3rd Attendant, Brittany Asay - 2nd Attendant, Shaylee Terry - 1st Attendant, and Rylee White - Jr. Princess. Cow Country Rodeo Inside this issue: Recycling 2 Grazing Pro- 3 Mosquito Up- 4 Tower Rock 5 ATV News 6 Daggett Daze 7 Pasta Bash 8 Digital TV 9 Fire Department 10 Calendar 11 The Daggett County Assessor s Office and DMV will have new office hours. They will be open Monday thru Thursday from 9am to Noon and 1pm to 5pm and closed ALL FRIDAYS!

2 DAGGETT COUNTY NEWSLETTER The Villa Bar & Grill COME SEE WHATS NEW AND COOKING!! Where friends meet and eat!!! August 29th & 30th The Villa Bar & Grill Presents Dutch John Jimmy and A Louder Sound Music & Comedy 9pm to Close HELP WANTED (cooks, waitress & dish washers) Contact Courtney Recycling The County, the Town of Manila, and the Forest Service are working on efforts to institute voluntary recycling in the area. The Dinosaurland RC&D has agreed to be a fiscal sponsor as a non-profit agency to allow us to apply for grants and also to take donations from those who would like to get a tax deduction for helping to move this program forward. The Flaming Gorge Elementary School is recycling aluminum cans. Cans will be accepted at the school starting August 18 th or contact Gayle Wernsing at Recycling aluminum saves 95% of the energy used to make the material from scratch. That means you can make 20 cans out of recycled material with the same amount of energy it takes to make one can out of new material. Energy savings in 1993 alone were enough to light a city the size of Pittsburgh for six years. Other programs are under way to increase the amount of material recycled and reduce the amount of material going into the landfill. If you would like to get involved, please contact Brian Raymond at (435) ext. 134 or braymond@daggett.state.ut.us. Page 2

3 Volume 6, Issue 8 Grazing Improvement Program In May 2006, Governor Huntsman signed HB 145, the Rangeland Improvement Act, authorizing the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) to begin its Grazing Improvement Program (GIP). GIP has three primary objectives: 1) improve and maintain Utah s rangeland resource, 2) sustain the profitability of Utah s farms and ranches, and 3) give ranchers a unified voice in grazing land management policy. GIP has the unique opportunity to impact grazing on private, state, and federal lands by funding improvement projects that improve forage, reduce invasive weeds, and increase water supplies. To administer this new program, UDAF has reconditioned the old Taylor Grazing Act district boards, giving them a charge to oversee project implementation in their respective regions. The Northeast Region Grazing Advisory Board serves producers in Daggett, Uintah, and Duchesne counties, and is chaired by Mitch Hacking of Vernal. Jim Brown and William Merkley serve as program coordinators for the Northeast region and are the contract persons for all those interested in applying for project assistance. Their contact information is as follows: Jim Brown - Office: Cell: jbrown@ubtanet.com William Merkley - Office: ext. 123 Cell: william.merkley@ut.nacdnet.net Projects can include any restoration work that will improve rangeland health, productivity and management. Examples: elimination of invasive species, reseeding, livestock water development and improvement, fencing, grazing management planning, and any other project that improves watershed and rangeland health/ production while improving the profitability of Utah s livestock producers. Page 3 Jr. Rodeo Results July 7th PEE-WEE RESULTS Barrel Racing 1st - Shaylee Terry 2nd - Rylee White 3rd - Keturah Cowen Pole Bending 1st - Shaylee Terry 2nd - Burke Pallesen 3rd - Chance Anderson Goat Tying 1st - Shaylee Terry 2nd - Chloe Slagowski 3rd - Burke Pallesen JUNIOR RESULTS Barrel Racing 1st - Madi Gines 2nd - Gavin Winn 3rd - Bailey Gross Pole Bending 1st - Madi Gines 2nd - Bailey Gross 3rd - Bailey Lupher Goat Tying 1st - JD Slagowski 2nd - Gavin Winn 3rd - Harley Reynolds Steer Riding 1st - Jason Lux Breakaway Roping 1st - Jaden Burnett 2nd - JD Slagowski 3rd - Rustyn Burnside Team Roping Head 1st - Tanner Pallesen 2nd - JD Slagowski Team Roping Heel 1st - Jaden Burnett 2nd - Tanner Pallesen 3rd - Gavin Winn SENIOR RESULTS Barrel Racing 1st - Kaycee Kennedy 2nd - Lacie Potter 3rd - Kaylee Burnett Pole Bending 1st - Kaycee Kennedy 2nd - Dalton Critton 3rd - Gaylen Dudzik Goat Tying 1st - Kaycee Kennedy 2nd - Kaylee Burnett 3rd - Luke Slagowski Breakaway Roping 1st - Wyatt Slagowski 2nd - Kaylee Burnett 3rd - Kaycee Kennedy Steer Riding 1st - Chantz Potter Team Roping Head 1st - Scott Anderson 2nd - Kaycee Kennedy 3rd - Luke Slagowski Team Roping Heel 1st - Kaycee Kennedy The Town of Manila still has a small supply of their annual Manila pins and commemorative 50th Anniversary embossed drinking glasses for sale at the Town Office.

4 DAGGETT COUNTY NEWSLETTER Daggett County would like to welcome the Uintah Basin Association of Government's newest employee, Deb Mortensen. She will be manning the Food Pantry on Tuesdays (9 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 6pm), Wednesdays (2-6 pm), and Thursdays (9-1 pm). Stop by or call ( ) if you need assistance or would like information on any of the Uintah Basin Association of Government's programs. Mosquito Update The second aerial mosquito spraying is scheduled for the sometime between August 4 th and August 8 th, based on weather and pilot availability. Flights start after 7 pm until dark and at first light until 8 am, based on temperature, wind and possible rain. Fyfanon (Malathion) is the chemical that will be used. If mosquitoes are a problem on your property the district has traps that can be placed on your property to determine the type of mosquitoes and quantity of mosquitoes. We can then provide additional assistance based on those results. Each property owner can help by dumping standing water in buckets barrels or receptacles on a regular basis (It only takes 3-5 days for eggs to hatch and change to flying mosquitoes capable of laying more eggs). Water should be moved a little more frequently if possible and not allowed to pool up at the low end of fields or gardens. If you have ponds or stagnant water that can t be otherwise channeled, please contact the Mosquito Abatement District at (435) ext. 202 or 134 and leave a message if no one is in the office. Page 4

5 Volume 6, Issue 8 Fourth Annual Tower Rock 10K Run Scheduled for August 16th, 2008 Amid the towering cliffs and breathtaking canyons located in the Ashley National Forest, the fourth annual Tower Rock 10K Run and Gold Medal Mile will take place Saturday, August 16, Race start time is 8:00AM. Participants will gather at Manila High School and be shuttled to the canyon beginning at 6:45. With a backdrop of the beautiful Flaming Gorge Reservoir, runners will enjoy a gradual downhill course along the Sheep Creek Geological Loop. Registration before August 4 th is $15 per person. Family rate available. Day-of-race or late registration fee is $25. On-line registration at is available with a $3.00 processing fee. 10K participants will receive an event t-shirt, refreshments, and the opportunity to win cash prizes and eligibility for drawings. The Gold Medal Mile Walk/Fun Run is free to all participants with registration at Manila High School beginning at 6:15AM on race day. Participants will also be shuttled to the race site. Come to Flaming Gorge Country and run one of the most scenic courses in the entire country and make a weekend of it! In addition to river rafting, boating, and fishing, on Friday evening, August 15 th, racers will be able to gear-up for the race with a meal of carbohydrates during an allyou-can-eat Pasta Bash. Dinner will be from 6:00 to 8:30PM at Daggett County Park at 40 North 200 West in Manila. Cost will be $5 per person or $15 per family. Late registration, event packet pick-up, prize drawing, music and tons of pasta will be the agenda of the evening. Additional Tower Rock 10K Run and Gold Medal Mile Walk/Fun Run information is available at Contact: Ginny (435) or OR Brian (435) ext. 134 or (435) THANK YOU!!! The Fundraising Committee is deeply moved by the generosity of all who donated their time, money, and a variety of items to be auctioned for the Diane Morton Fundraiser. The fundraiser was a huge success. The Morton Family is very grateful for the outpouring of love and friendship during their time of need and wish everyone to know how much they appreciate everything. The quilt raffle was won by Peggy Briggs from Manila, Page 5

6 DAGGETT COUNTY NEWSLETTER MEMORANDUM To: All persons who own or operate an Off-Highway Vehicle within the boundaries of Daggett County From: Daggett County Sheriff s Office and Daggett County Justice Courts Re: Off-Highway Vehicle use Utah law governs the use and operation of Off-Highway Vehicles through several state statutes as defined UNTIL October 01, 2008; UCA Vehicles operated on posted public land. (1) Currently registered off-highway vehicles may be operated on public land, trails, streets, or highways that are posted by sign or designated by map or description as open to off-highway vehicle use by the controlling federal, state, county, or municipal agency. UCA Operation of vehicles on highways-limits. No person may operate an off-highway vehicle upon any street or highway, not designated as open to offhighway vehicle use, except: (1) When crossing a street or highway and the operator comes to a complete stop before crossing, proceeds only after yielding the right of way to oncoming traffic, and crosses at a right angle; (2) When loading or unloading an off-highway vehicle from a vehicle or trailer, which shall be done with due regard for safety, and at the nearest practical point of operation; or (3) When an emergency exists, during any period of time and at those locations when operation of conventional motor vehicle is impractical or when the operation is directed by a peace officer or other public authority As of October 01, 2008 a new law will be in effect governing Off-Highway Vehicles as passed during the 2008 Utah Legislative General Session. Senate Bill 181 (SB 181) Off-Highway Vehicle use on Public Highways. The purpose of this bill is to significantly increase the roads and highways upon which the use of Street-legal all-terrain vehicles is permitted. Except in counties of the 1 st class, cities in the counties of the 1 st class, cities with a population of 7,500 or more and cities and counties which adopt specific ordinances to the contrary, all-terrain vehicles that meet the requirements set forth in the act may be operated as a street-legal ATV on public streets and highways that have one lane in each direction. A nonresident operator of an off-highway vehicle that is authorized to be operated on the highways of another state has the same rights and privileges as a resident street-legal ATV user. An operator of a street-legal ATV, when operating on a public highway, may not exceed the less of (a) the posted speed limit or (b) 45 miles per hour. The bill defines Street-legal all-terrain vehicle or Street-legal ATV and specifies in detail the lighting, mirrors, instrumentation and other equipment that must be included on an ATV to make it street legal. The bill also specifies the registration, taxation, licensing and other requirements for an ATV to operate as a street-legal all-terrain vehicle. Essentially, except for the maximum 45 mph speed, the driver of a street legal ATV, when operating on a public highway, must comply with the same requirements as are required of the driver of a motorcycle in regard to driver s license, traffic rules, helmet, registration, titling, odometer statement, vehicle identification, license plate, registration fees, etc. The bill exempts insurance policies purchase to satisfy owner s or operator s security requirements for an offhighway vehicle or street-legal all-terrain vehicle from the requirement to include personal injury protection on the policy. The above is a brief summery of SB 181, for the original shorter version of the bill go to: ~2008/htmdoc/sbillhtm/SB0181.htm or for the full bill please visit: SB0181S01.htm This information is provided as a public service and reminder for those using ATV s in Daggett County. Violation of this law is a Class C Misdemeanor and carries a fine of $ Page 6

7 Volume 6, Issue 8 Daggett Daze Celebrations! Person of the Year It is almost that time of the year again! The Flaming Gorge Area Chamber needs some volunteers. The activities in Manila require some help from the community and we especially need assistance if we want to have activities at the County Park. If you or someone you know can help with the park activities or the parade, please let Brian Raymond ( ext. 134) or me ( ) know. The Daggett Daze Parade will be Saturday morning, August 30 th, at 10:00 AM. Lineup for the parade will be at 9:00 AM at the Rodeo Grounds. Please call the KOA ( ) to register your entries. There is no particular theme this year, so go for it! Sara Lamb and Ginny Peterson will answer any questions you may have. Political entries are always welcome. Every year we recognize people in the community that are special. This Labor Day we are looking for the Person of the Year, or People of the Year. We want to recognize people who have contributed to the area and have made it a better place for all of us to live. You may call us with your ideas or us the information (fgkoa@aol.com). Just give us the name of the person or persons and why you want them acknowledged. That is all it takes. For a complete list of Daggett Daze events, times and locations, please visit the County website at Tina Bennington, President, Flaming Gorge Area Chamber Brian Raymond, Vice President Affordable Housing Daggett County is continuing to accept applications for its affordable Housing program. We have one house almost completed and there are two additional lots available for possible future construction. The program is open to anyone who will be a permanent resident of the county and meets the federal HUD (Housing and Urban Development) low to moderate income guidelines. These income guidelines are based on the median income for our area and the number of persons in the household. Applications are evaluated by the Uintah Basin Association of Governments. Contact Brian at ext. 134 for more information or to get an application. Volunteers Needed Daggett County has openings for several boards and committees. (See page 10). These positions vary in time commitment, but the more time board members are willing to commit, the greater the benefit to the issues addressed by the committee. The general public is invited to participate and attend committee meetings, dates and agendas are posted on the county s website at: Volunteer applications are also available on the website or at the Courthouse. The largest need for volunteers involves the sorting and storing or shelving of the County s Library books. This will be a need throughout the remainder of the summer and into the fall months. Hopefully when completed this will lead to a need for volunteers to staff the library for a couple of hours several times a month. The next big need involves our Economic Development Board s activities planned throughout August and September. Volunteers are needed for the Tower Rock Run, Daggett Daze, the Thunder on the Gorge motorcycle event and the Fall Festival. We are also looking at a business conference for October. The Economic Development Office can also use one or two Volunteers willing to help update the County website for 2-3 hours per week. For more information on any of these volunteer positions, or to sign up to help, Page please 7 contact Brian Raymond at (435) ext. 134.

8 DAGGETT COUNTY NEWSLETTER Thunder on the Gorge The Economic Development Board and others are working to bring a group of motorcyclists to the area the weekend of September 5 th 7 th. Meals and entertainment are being planned. Information will be added to the event website at: thunderatthegorge. Changes will be added throughout the week until everything is finalized. Flaming Gorge Freedom Festival The 2008 Freedom Festival was a big success! Thanks go out to the Flaming Gorge Recreation Service and the Flaming Gorge Resort for their efforts to make it a fun weekend. The fireworks, concert and other activities were great! Thanks to all of those who donated or helped in any way to make this event such a success! Page 8 PASTA BASH DIN- NER SATURDAY AUGUST 15 TH CITY/COUNTY PARK 6-8:30PM $5 person $15 family MENU: SPAGHETTI, SALAD, BREAD, & DRINK MUSIC ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT PRIZE DRAWING Dinner prepared and served by the Manila Senior Citizen s Center as a fund-raiser. EVERYONE WELCOME!! **************

9 Volume 6, Issue 8 Daggett County General Plan The 1st version of the General Plan has been reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Economic Development Board, the Dutch John Advisory Committee and the Public Lands Advisory Committee and the County Commissioners. The product of their reviews and the last year and a half of work will be posted to the Daggett County website by the end of the week ( Public comments concerning the plan will be welcome in writing to Daggett County Planning & Zoning or the County Commissioners at PO Box 219; Manila, UT Public Comments will be taken at Public hearings on August 27th and September 19th, Times and specifics will be posted shortly on the Daggett County website. Page 9 Digital TV Information On February 17, 2009 fullpower TV stations will cease broadcasting on their current analog channels. If you are in the market for a new TV verify that it is capable of receiving a digital signal. Daggett County along with the rest of Eastern Utah has already converted to Digital signal. If you wish to receive Digital signal on an Analog TV without the assistance of a Satellite company you will need a converter box. Information about transitioning, coupons and a list of vendors can be found online at: AboutProgram.aspx. Each household is eligible to request up to two coupons worth $40 each to be used toward the purchase of up to two, digital-toanalog converter boxes. If you have an analog TV and Satellite service you will be fine. You do not need to do anything else. If you want to pick up over-the air-television, without purchasing Satellite service you will need a converter or digital TV (SDTV, EDTV or HDTV) and a digital antenna. Many people in our area are currently taking advantage of over-the-air-television. Channels include 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, and 14. Several of these channels have multiple channels with different programming. Antennas in most of the County should be pointed towards the east as our County s signal comes in just north of Dutch John. If you are south, east or in Dutch John adjust according to your location. For additional Digital Television information visit the website: For specific information about our area contact Brian Raymond at (435) ext. 134.

10 DAGGETT COUNTY NEWSLETTER Grill the Supervisor s Luncheon and Irrigation Water Management Workshop Wednesday, August 13, :00am 2:00pm Floyd & Peggy Briggs Ranch South Valley Manila, Utah 11:00am - Soil Moisture - NRCS & UACD 12:00pm - Lunch 1:00pm - Soil Moisture Testing Demonstrations Sponsored by : Daggett Conservation District Natural Resources Conservation Service Utah Association of Conservation Districts This workshop will count towards training & certification for Irrigation Water Management Payments Fire Department News Manila Fire has received a Honda floating pump on a Homeland Security grant. This will allow a water source anywhere there is a pond, ditch, or creek. Fire suppression potential will be enhanced in the county area of responsibility currently without hydrants. Sweetwater Fire Warden also donated another floating pump and gear. Page 10 Board and Committee Openings Daggett County currently has openings on the Economic Development Board, Mosquito Abatement District Board, Tourism Tax Advisory Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustments, Dutch John Advisory Committee, Dutch John Cemetery Board, Museum Board, Library Board and Public Lands Advisory Committee. If you have an interest in being a part of any of these organizations, Daggett County Commissioners are accepting applications until 12 pm on August 15th. The short application is available at the County Courthouse during business hours or online at

11 Volume 6, Issue 8 August 2008 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Commission Mtg. 9am 6 Senior Lunch Noon Budget Hearing 6pm JR. Rodeo 6:30pm 12 Econ Dev. Mtg. 6pm 13 Soil Mtg. & Lunch - 11am Pasta Bash Dinner 6pm 16 Tower Rock Run 8am Senior Lunch Noon County P&Z Commission Mtg. 9am 20 Senior Lunch Noon Senior Dinner 6pm Senior Lunch Noon County P&Z hearings 28 Sheriff s Advisory Mtg. 7pm DAGGETT DAZE 31 1 Senior s Pancake Breakfast Senior Garage Sale 2 Commission Mtg. 9am Commission Hearings-9am Kip Attwood at Villa 6 Thunder on the Mountain Motorcycle Run Kip Attwood at Villa Page 11

12 Daggett County Newsletter 95 North 100 West PO BOX 219 Manila, Utah Phone: Fax: County Commission Meetings will be held Tuesday August 5th and August 19th at 9am. The Soil Conservation District s monthly meeting is set for August 13th at 11am at Floyd & Peggy Briggs Ranch. Daggett County Planning and Zoning meeting will be held on August 13th at 6:30pm. Economic Development will meet on August 12th at 6 pm. Proposed Tax Increase Public Hearing on Wednesday, August 6th at 6pm. See page 8 for more information. Daggett Daze Celebration - Parade at 10am; Jr. Rodeo at 11:30am and Parade of Lights and Fireworks at dark. See page 7 for more information. For information on upcoming Planning & Zoning hearings please go to & see the Calendar for possible hearings on August 27th & September 5th. Fall Festival The Economic Development Board is working on a Fall Festival for September 20 th. There will be music, activities and food. Plan now to bring your family and enjoy an early evening activity! Labor Day Pancake Breakfast and Yard Sale at the Senior Center on Monday, September 1st beginning at 7am. If you have items you would like to donate for the yard sale please call Ron Smith at