2A Emery County Progress Castle Dale, Utah Tuesday January 20, 2004 Rangeland Continued from PAGE 1 A. growing points. Photosynthesis can only occur w hen the plant has leaf area. The photosynthesis process produces carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are pulled from root reserves to supply food to the growing plant. When leaves produce more than is used; it is stored for future use. The growing points are places where cells divide and elongate and this raises them above the ground. Early in the season these growing points control the plant. If the grass is grazed below the growing point then growth stops. If grass is grazed above the growing point then growth continues. Bud ini- tiation drains carbohydrates and reserves stored in the roots. a loss of vigor and root mass can occur. Different types of grasses grow differently, for instance, Kentucky bluegrass is slow to elongate and stays close to the ground. Western wheat grass elevates its gjpwth point early and ends up iita vegetative state. I To survive grass plants must If it continues, wm accumulate both above and below the ground biomass. Healthy and large root systems are essential for extracting soil moisture. Grasses have a 30 percent annual dieout of root mass. If roots are unable to extract moisture and minerals from the soil, this will limit growth and food production for storage. The above ground biomass supports the root system and food storage reserves and the below ground biomass supports the food producing factory, said Murray. Murray presented a slide show of the lifecycle of grasses for a year. In root buds are forming; March and April show rapid root growth; May and June the plant is using reserves; July and August, roots are extending and September and October fall regrowth occurs. Murray said with the drought situation they had dug up plants which had lost a lot of root mass; which they can get back. Murray stressed the need for the grasses to have the opportunity Nov.-Fe- b. y KAjuniy Jrirogjress LVOICE OF EMERY COUNTY SINCE 1 900 for regrowth in the fall. Dormant buds for the coming year are formed in late summer and early fall. Fall regrowth is important for growth in root carbohydrate for bud initiation in the spring. Over wintering tillers break out with buds earlier in the spring. The more dormant buds the grass plant produces, the more grazing tolerant it becomes with faster regrowth. A plant is never really dormant, the plants are still alive and using their food storage to survive; they are not growing, but maintaining, said Murray. Frost is a major killer of early growth in a plant and can set the whole growth process back by weeks, or even stop it altogether. Drought situations produce a lack of growth in a plant and not as many dormant buds are produced. These factors lessen the amount of the plant available to grow resulting in inferior plant regrowth and lessened root mass. Murray suggested that with understanding of how plants grow and the effects of drought on plants, a grazing system can be developed to the benefit of the grass. Grazing shouldnt take place at the same time every year on the same ground. A grazing system must include time for growth and regrowth sometime during the year. Heavy grazingthroughout the season is usually the least desirable grazing strategy. A Photo by Patsy Stoddard On. management strategy which incorporates rest period and movement of animals through different pastures is more desirable for grass growth. Strategic tips for grazers was part of the presentation at the range school. Photo by Sylvia Nelson Subscription Rates: 50 cents per copy; $22 per year delivered by carrier in Carbon and Emery counties; $27 in Utah; $30 out of Utah per year by mail. 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Hatch reported that he had spoke with Randy Nielson of the Star Theatre M' -- 163 North Main, Huntington, UT 84528 (435) (7827) www.startheatre.us ' Come join us for the Super Bowl Feb. lfl Continuing till Thur. Jan. 22lkl Movie Admissions: $5.00 Adults 12 and older $3.00 Children $3.00 Seniors 62 and older Matinee Admissions: $4 00 Adults 2 and older 1 & Seniors $2 00 Children N M Fun Center Hours 5 00 to 10 00 PM Saturday 11 00 AM to 10 00 PM PM Werlnpsdav Bmno Nightly PM Ferron fire department. Nielson informed him that the town would have to name a fire chief. For a town the size of Clawson, six volunteers would be needed for the fire crew. It is estimated that during an emergency, only one half of the fireman are on duty Hatch suggested that the council put together a list of names of people to contact about filling these volunteer positions. Mayor Bloomer will post a notice in the post office notifying the residents that these positions will need to be filled. The council agreed that when a list of people who would be willing to volunteer had been compiled, they will select a fire chief. Hatch also stated that grants are available for application that would build a fire station. Mayor Bloomer informed the council that the town would require total funding from grants. Hatch has spoken to Sheriff Lamar Guymon and he feels it would be quite possible for Clawson to have its own fire department. Cook reported to the council concerning the special service district meeting he attended. All the projects on the calendar for the year have been completed in the county. He said the Ferron sewer lagoon project is continuing, but the chip-seprojects, the water relocation project, the streets and water projects are all complete as to the work that al XIM'S XO'RXTR had been scheduled. Cook then informed the council that the Castle Valley Special Service District budget for 2004 is showing a shortfall and the district is considering raising their rates or drastically cutting their costs. They are looking at the possibility that they will not be able to purchase some much needed equipment. The district is currently studying three dif- ferent options for overcoming the shortfall. Their decision will come later in the spring and whatever option is decided upon will go into effect in July 2004. Cook requested that the council finish the cross connection agreement and send it to the special service district. Mayor Bloomer informed the councilmen that she had spoken to UDOT and requested another exit for the town from SR-1UDOT will come and review the roads and intersections that connect to the highway. The council discussed the need for turn lanes and where they are needed. Cook also mentioned that better shoulders for the roadway are needed. There is also a need to consider the Rock Canyon approaches with the anticipation of heavier truck traff0. ic. Also, a proposal has been made to allow the use of gray water for outdoor irrigation. The Division of Water Quality is seeking comments on the plan. middle car. This can create suction, which pulls fluid into the middle ear space. This condition is called otitis media with effusion. The fluid becomes trapped in the middle ear, allowing viruses or bacteria to grow and cause infection. After bacteria take over, your ear makes lot of pus, a thick liquid that contains bactcria-fightincells. When the pus builds up, your ear starts to feel like a balloon that is ready to pop, which really hurts. g Kim Quinton. An Smokeless tobacco delivers four times more nicotine than cigarettes. No wonder you're spending your family's hard-earne- d grocery money on something not worth a spit. Just another example of how tobacco affects us all. 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During a cold, throat infection, or allergy attack, the eustachian tube swells, preventing air from entering the V Brought to you hy: CastCe Children with ear infections may cry persistently, tug at the ear, have a fever, have dilliculty sleeping, be irritable, lose their balance, have fluid draining from the ear, or show signs of hearing difficulty. Ear infections arc not contagious, hut the upper respiratory infections that can lead to them are. Good hand washing and staying away from sick playmates can stop germs from spreading. Children who are exposed to cigarette smoke get more ear infections as do infants who nurse from bottles while lying on their backs. Infants who are breast-feget fewer ear infections as a rule. d Antibiotics are usually prescribed for active middle ear infections. If so, it s important for your child to take all of the medicine as prescribed. Pain relievers like acetaminophen or ibuprofen (not aspirin) might also help. Country Chmc 613-946- 6