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16 www.DesertMessenger.com September 21, 2022 Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ DesertMessengerNews Follow on Twitter @DesertMessenger @QuartzsiteRain BLM approves Bouse & Cactus Plain Travel Management Plan LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. – The Bureau of Land Management Lake (BLM) Havasu Field Offi ce has is- sued a decision record approving the Bouse and Cactus Plain Travel Management Plan designating a travel route network for motorized and non-motorized uses across a 1,225 square mile project area with- in Mohave and La Paz counties. The decision is based on an envi- ronmental assessment prepared by the BLM, in consultation with other agencies, stakeholders, and the pub- lic, to evaluate the potential impacts of the travel management plan. The BLM analyzed and considered four alternatives that addressed non- motorized and motorized modes of travel and access for recreational and other traditional uses, while consid- ering potential impacts to cultural resources, wildlife, vegetative com- munities, soils, and visual resources. The Bouse and Cactus Plain Travel Management Plan was developed to provide an array of outdoor travel opportunities for motorized and non-motorized users, to provide ac- cess for a wide range of motorized uses, and to protect the public from safety hazards, all while protecting natural and cultural resources. The plan addresses off-highway ve- hicle use in the area, including at the three OHV open areas. The BLM will continue work with OHV clubs and organizations to promote the respon- sible use of OHVs on public lands. "This travel management plan will provide recreation enthusiasts with another excellent opportunity to get out and enjoy our public lands in Mohave and La Paz counties," said William Mack, Colorado River Dis- trict Manager. The public can review the decision record, the fi nding of no signifi cant impact document, and the fi nal environmental assessment (which includes responses to public com- ments on the analysis), by visiting the agency's National NEPA Regis- ter project webpage, https://eplan- ning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/proj- ect/79964/510. The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, in- cluding Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also ad- ministers 700 million acres of sub- surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productiv- ity of America's public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. The Salome Frog's football team is gearing up for another great season. They won their fi rst game on Au- gust 19th against Tempe Prep. The Frogs only have three more regular season home games Friday, August 26th against Lincoln Prep, Friday, September 23rd against Bagdad, and Friday, October 7th against Desert Heights. This season has been highly anticipated and we are ready for another great run! After getting beat in the last seconds of their playoff game last year against El Capitan, these boys are hungry for another playoff berth. When asked about the upcoming season, head coach Bryan McCarty stated, "I expect to contend for the 1A West Region title with Bagdad and to make a deep run in the playoffs… They have basically been playing together since their T-Hawk days and this exact team 4 years ago came in 2nd in the NAYF league. They are an experienced group, we have some depth with 23 play- ers." Quarterback Jibran Castillo had some words of his own about the upcoming season, "I am feeling pretty good about the football sea- son… We've all trained hard in the summer and I feel like we can make a deep run this year." SHS is equally excited about the Lady Frogs Volleyball season this year. Come out and support the volleyball team for their fi rst home games on September 6th at 4:00 and 5:00. Sa- lome volleyball has a new look, with new head coach Ramon Soto taking the reins as the Lady Frogs prepare for their fi rst game against Wicken- burg on the 25th of August. "I'm ex- cited to prepare these girls for this season," Coach Soto said. "We have an awesome team… I'm feeling confi dent this year." The Lady Frogs lost many of last year's seniors, so this team is looking for a fresh start. Junior Ollie Huhtala mentioned that she is feeling confi dent about the season, "There's a Salome High updates lot of new freshmen and they're pro- gressing every day, we all look forward to Coach Soto leading us on." Salome High School hosted an open house this past Tuesday, August 9th. Parents and guardians got the chance to meet all of the teachers as well as a stop for some hot dogs and refresh- ments! The open house ran from 5:30 to 7 so that every parent who at- tended had plenty of time to meet all the teachers. We also had a place for the young kids to go while the parents went around, they enjoyed watching a movie while eating their food! Salome High School's Building Trades classes are building a house in Indian Hills. It is a 2 bedroom, 2 bath with a 1 car garage. When they are done with it they hope to sell it and buy the land and property to start a new one! The building trades class is putting a fresh coat of paint and the tile fl oors throughout are looking great. Mr. Crown, the build- ing trades teacher, said that he hopes the house will be fi nished early next year but that supply shortages can always throw a wrench into things. Be generous in prosperity, and thankful in adversity. Be fair in thy judgment, and guarded in thy speech. Be a lamp unto those who walk in darkness, and a home to the stranger. Be eyes to the blind, and a guiding light unto the feet of the erring. Be a breath of life to the body of humankind, a dew to the soil of the human heart, and a fruit upon the tree of humility. - BAHA'I PRAYER FOR PEACE DEADLINE : WED. OCT. 7 TH for OCT. 19 th edition Desert Messenger News Email: editor@DesertMessenger.com 928-916-4235 www.DesertMessenger.com

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