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Abajo Archaeology, PO Box 100, Bluf UT 84512. 801-675-2272
Manti LaSal National Forest, 599 W. Price River Driver,
Price UT 84501. 801-637-2817
PO Box 813, Moab UT 84532. 801-259-3911
Utah Geological Survey,
2363 Foothill Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84109. 801-467-7970
BLM Vermillion RA, 345 E Riverside Drive, St. George
UT 84770 801-673-4491 ext 266
5280 S 2150 W, Taylorsville, UT 84118. 801-538-5508
Utah State University, Logan, UT 84321-0730 801-797-1496
5056 Stardust Dr. Salt Lake City, UT 84118
Utah
Archaeology Editor: Kevin Jones
State Archaeologist, Division of State History, 300 Rio Grande, Salt Lake
City, UT 84101 801-533-3500
UPAC ELECTION RESULTS
The following were elected by the members of UPAC:
Congratulations! We look forward to working with them.
CELEBRATE UTAH'S PREHISTORY & HERITAGE - UTAH PREHISTORY & HERITAGE WEEK 1996 (MAY 4-11)
The statewide celebration of Prehistory and Heritage Week, May 4-11, will kick off Saturday, May 4, with an open house at the Rio Grande Depot (300 S 455 W) in Salt Lake City. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the grand lobby will host hands-on activities and demonstrations for both children and adults, including corn grinding, bead stringing and spear throwing! Bring the entire family and join the fun. Admission is free.
Whether it's historic homesteading, Pleistocene proboscideans, or Fremont farmers, speakers, projects and activities are being planned. Communities throughout the state are sponsoring lectures, demonstrations, and tours. Contact your local museum and/or State or National park for information. A brochure listing -statewide events is available at the Utah State Historical Society (call Renae Weder 801/533-3529) Don't miss this informative and fun celebration of Utah's magnificent natural and cultural history!
UTAH STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY 1996 GOVERNOR'S CONFERENCE ON HISTORY & HERITAGE
Papers are sought on the theme Crossroads of History, indicating our continuing celebration of Utah's statehood centennial year and the upcoming 1997 sesquicentennial celebration. One-page proposals for papers to be presented at the conference should summarize the topic and provide biographical data on the presenter(s). Proposals due June 1 to Mary Peach, Utah State Historical Society, 300 Rio Grande, Salt Lake City UT 84101-1182 FAX 801/533-3503. She maybe reached at 801/533-3545 for questions/comments.
Nominations for the Society's annual awards are due to Mary Peach ( see above ) by May 10, and include the Antiquities Awards for out Standing archaeological research and preservation in Utah. Nominations can recognize one-time acts of significance as well as promotional or volunteer service in support of the state's antiquities program (certificate).
NEW HOURS FOR UTAH HISTORY INFORMATION CENTER
Starting Feb 26, the Utah History Information Center will be open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 2.p.m. on Saturdays. The internet Web page can be found at http:/www.ce.ex.state.ut.us/ history/welcome.htm state history; or information by E-mail at cehistory.uhic@email.state.ut.us. Or phone 801/533-3535.
UPAC-USAS SPRING MEETING APRIL 25-27, 1996 NEAR TORREY, UTAH
Its that time of year--time for the UPAC Spring meeting. Following last year's example, the meeting will be held outdoors near Torrey, Utah on April 26-27. The meeting/campsite location is a few miles from Torrey and Teasdale (Directions below & map attached).
Like last year's meeting, the meeting will be a joint UPAC-USAS gathering. Invitations have been mailed to all USAS chapter presidents to pass along to their chapter members; we ask UPAC members to encourage your local USAS members to attend the spring meeting.
A primitive camping area, portable toilets and water will be available. A rough agenda is as follows:
**Meal Costs** Costs for Friday evening dutch oven dinner and Saturday morning breakfast; $20/adult, $9/child (under 13), Please make reservations by sending your fee to Stan McDonald (741 Castle Gate Rd, Helper UT 84526) or notify him via phone (801/637-2817) by April 19.
Things to Bring: Please bring your own chairs, camp gear, water (though backup water will probably be available), food and cook/eating utensils for meals (other than non-catered meals) and your own liquid refreshments.
Business meeting agenda items; If you have agenda items, please give Stan McDonald a call (801/637-2817). Please provide a time estimate and whether the agenda issue is a discussion/action/voting item.
Any assistance in camp setup on Thursday (meeting tent, fire pit prep, firewood gathering etc) on Thursday will be willingly accepted. We believe last year's joint UPAC-USAS gathering in the San Rafael Swell was a resounding success. We hope to continue this tradition in this year in spectacular Capitol Reef country. So please encourage your local USAS chapter members to attend. We also ask you to contact former UPAC members and potential new members (e.g., students) and let them know about the spring meeting and encourage them to attend.
Bill Davis,
UPAC President
Stan McDonald, UPAC Pres.-Elect
Meeting/Camp Directions.
As the map shows, the camp is a few miles south of
Torrey and east of Teasdale. You can get there one of three ways
after entering Wayne County: from the west, from the east,
and from
the south. Each is described in the following paragraphs.
If corning from the west ( e.g., Richfield, SW Utah or Wasatch
front) then you will travel along State Highway 24 through
Loa, Lyman and Bicknell. Leave Highway 24 just north of Teasdale,
taking the oiled county road south through Teasdale, then eastward
toward
Grover 800 State Highway 12. About 4.5 miles after leaving
Highway
24 you will see a graded road on the left. There 'Will be brightly
colored streams of flagging tape indicating this is the dirt road
to
tom onto. Take the dirt road left (north) and at about 1/4
mile you
will be at another junction. Again take the left fork, which
will be indicated with bright flagging tape. You will now
be in the
vicinity of the camp. Watch for more flagging tape or signs,
or simply look for where the action seems to be centered.
If coming from the east ( e.g., up from Hanksville, through Capitol Reef National Park on State Highway 24); go west through Torrey to the junction of State Highway 24 and the paved (or oiled) country road takes off south through Teasdale. From here refer to the above directions to get to the camp.
Lastly, if you are coming from the south (e.g., Boulder over Boulder Mountain) you take State Highway 12 past Grover, then take the oiled county road east toward Teasdale. I estimate the dirt road to the camp is about 5 miles on the country road after leaving Highway 12. Again, watch for flagging tape streamers at a dirt road junction along your right side. From this point, please refer to the above directions to the camp.
Lodging Options in Teasdale and Torrey Area:
See Ya There!!!
PAY YOUR 1996 MEMBERSHIP DUES!
To join UPAC or continue your membership send a check for the amounts indicated below-
to: Kenneth Wintch, UPAC Treasurer 5280 S 2150 W Taylorsville, UT 84118
Note: The mailing
label indicates the date of your current due payment.
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