March 6. 1996 Farm Safety Course this Saturday i The Coastal Corporation announced today that its Board of Directors has given approval to a management recommendation to seek qualified buyers of its extensive coal operations. Coal company revenues for 1995 were $459.6 million with operating profit of $98.7 million. David A. Arledge, Coastals chief executive officer, said, Coastal has itself as a growth company since we began our restructuring in 1993 and has delivered solid earnings and operating results in line with expectations. The planned sale of our coal operations is the next major step in positioning Coastal for 'jf!' - 14-1- i 'm. ...jAjSL New Real Estate Office opens in Gunnison Miller and Company Real Estate recently opened a Central Utah Branch at 180 North Main in Gunnison. Marlene Cox of Manti is an agent with the new office and is pictured here with Robert Childs, the broker that owns thenew office. 835-215- 1. Farmers should consider Wagons will come rolling crop insurance through Salina Gunnison vidually triggered, coverage is based on actual yields and payments are not prorated, according to the USU Extension economist. Higher levels of coverage, known as additional coverages are available through crop insurance agents. To encourage participation, Bond says, these coverages w'ere made more attractive to farmers by increas- As a fanner, have you ever considered using crop insurance as a risk management tool? Even if youve never had a crop failure, there are several reasons why you should at least consider crop insurance, says Larry Bond, Utah State University Extension economist. Right now uncertainty abounds regarding the future of farm programs. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has linked current farm programs to crop insurance. This means that all farmers MUST purchase at least a catastrophic level of crop insurance to be eligible for USDA price support, Bond says. This support covers areas such as production adjustment programs, the ing the premium subsidy. Buying additional coverage is also the only way to get policy features that permit optional units, replant payments and certain quality options. There are other reasons why farmers should consider crop insurance. Suppose its that time of year when your expected yield is most conservation reserve program, uncertain, but the futures price is USDA farm ownership, and emerlooking veiy good, he says. Youd gency and operating loans. Only new like to forward price your crop, but or amended contracts or loans are you could lose your shirt if producsubject to these new linkage require- tion drops below the quantity you ments, he says. guarantee to deliver. Even if you do not use these proIf farmers insure their crops up to the disaster for amount they w ant to forward sell, . grams, payments crop losses have been eliminated, he they need not worry if production says. In short, the uncertainly of falls short, he says. Farmers must buy insurance covemergency disaster assistance has been replaced with the predictability erage before deadlines, called sales of crop insurance coverage. closing dates. These deadlines may For $50 per crop per county, farmvary from county to county. Bond ers can obtain insurance coverage suggests that farmers call their local that provides benefits comparable to Farm Service Agency for closing those received through the old disasdates for crops they produce. If you ter payment programs. The big imneed more help, contact Bond at 797-23are indi that losses are or by at provements The Utah Centennial Wagon Train registration process is off to an astounding start. Ch er 800 queries and requests for registration packets were received by the Utah Statehood Centennial office prior to the recent official registration mailing. The number of requests for registration packets is expected to easily suipass 1000. roads, detailed Although will make and amenities other maps Utahs Centennial Wagon Train more enjoyable than the trek made by the well-oile- states early settlers, participants will still get a feel for life on the open frontier as they make their w ay from Logan to Cedar City, June Utah has and probably never w ill host a wagon train of this size and scope again, and we want to make sure that all of Utahs 29 counties are represented in this historic statew ide event. All Utahns are welcome to join 8. . j d the parade of historic buggies, coaches, covered wagons, and other horse-draw- n vehicles. The wagon train will provide participants and spectators with an experience theyll never forget, said Stephen M. Studdcrt, chairman of the Utah Statehood Centennial Commission. As the train weaves across 446 miles of dusty Utah terrain, evening celebrations will be held in host communities, allowing everyone to see, touch, and experience this vital part . . , larrybext.usu.edu. 'Toxic' often misunderstood Anything can be toxic and almost ing too much w ater; salad dressing, and even Utahs favorite dessert, Jell-in large amounts are potentially Strychnine, in various quantities, is hazardous waste. used as a rodent poison, was an inHoward Deer, Utah State Univergredient in an aphrodisiac, has been sity Extension toxicologist, recalls an used as a voice enhancer for singers, incident in Minnesota when a truck-loa- d and once was an antidote for nicoof catsup overturned on a hightine poisoning. About two ounces of way and w as considered a toxic spill. common household black pepper Sure, there were lots ofjokes about taken internally is enough to kill sending in a truck full of french fries most people. to clean up the catsup spill, but it There are documented cases of was serious. The spill was near a people killing themselves by drink- - river and had all the catsup worked anything can become hazardous waste. The key is the amount. its way into the river, the chemicals in the catsup may have been toxic enough to kill the fish. Deer says. Likewise, a large amount of salad dressing contains enough oil to be considered hazardous waste, he says. Hazardous doesnt always mean radioactive or that it will kill people on contact. The hazard may be to the municipal water treatment facility or to rivers and lakes. the JclI-example ocr Deer, says curred when Some ,Jcll-- 0 wrestling promoters attempted to flush their attraction .down a storm sewer without the citys permission, The average citizen has probably gotten the idea that you shouldn't pour motor oil down the drain oron the ' ground, but there are dozens of other household products that are hazard- -' ous to the environment and water treatment plants, he says, , Most consumers dont know where to go with household hazardous waste and out of frustration are tempted to dump it down the drain or in the regular trash pick up. Deer says. To help prevent this, city and county health departments have started sponsoring hazardous waste days. This al- 0, U SALIHA TUESDAY. AUCTION PRODUCERS Week: 2,018. .Last Year: 1,551.-LasReceipts: 2448. Feeder Steers: weights under ; 550 lbs lower. Holstein steady; over 550. lbs 1.00-2.Steers: steady on. limited numbers. Feeder Heifers: weights under 550 lbs weak to 1.00 lower; over 550 lbs firm' .to 1.00 higher; lower on limited Slaughter. Cows 1.00-2.numbers; Slaughter Bulls: firm to 1.00 higher. Feeder Steers: Medium and Large Frame 1: 300-3350-4lbs 60.00-67.5- 0; lbs 62.25-66.5- 0; t, 00 . 00 50 00 400-4- lbs 50 65.50-72.0- 0; 450-50- 64.00- - lbB 0. 502 package 72.50; 500-5- 550-6- lbs 58.00-68.0- 0, : 600-6,56.00-66.5- 0; 'lbs lbs .72.50;," 650-7700-7lbs 52.50-57.0-51.00-54.2lbs '51.00-60.7- 5; 750-8lbs lbs 50.50-56.6- 0; Holstein Steers: Baby bull calves Bcarce; 300- 50 - 00 50 00 50 0;- 00 0; lbs lbs scarce. Feeder Heifers: Medium 0; 350 lbs lbs lbs 59.00; 500 5., lbs 35.50-45.0- 500-7- 56.50-58.5- and Large Frame 1: 350-446.00-54.7- 00 36.00-40.5- 0; 700-11- 00 400-4- 500-5- 50.75-56.0- lbs 850-9- lbs 00 450-5- 53.00-57.5- 0; 50 50.00-59.5- 50 600-6- 0; 700-7- 48.00-53.0- 0; lbs 00 950-10- 00 young stock 48.00-52.4- lbs 50 800-8- 0; lbs scarce; lbs 900-95- Cows: Medium 32.00-45.2- lbs 50 0, lbs 00 0; 650-7- 47.00-53.0- 0; lbs lbs 00 750-8- 00 46.00-52.0- 0; 43.50-52.2- 5; Heiferettes 5. and 550-6- 0;' 43.00-50.5- 0. feeder cows: 00 46.00-53.5- 50 5; lbs 48.50- 300- and 1: herd Large Frame 400.00-600.- dispersal mixed age bred cows per head. -3 27.50- Boning Utility Slaughter 0. 34.10; Cutter and Low Dressing Utility 25.50-29.0. Yield Grade 1 1235-19lbs 2 lbs 36.25-37.5- 0; 00 1- 75 915-21- 25 Feeder Bulls scarce, , ., lows everyone to bring suspected hazardous waste to a Central location, including paint, solvents, pesticides, and all types of car and household products. The collection days are limited to household waste There are .. separate programs for businesses and ; farmers. ; The hazardous waste collection days typically are in the spring bc- -i cause we are accustomed to the idea ! of spring cleaning." However, Deer ! says, it might be more effective to have those collection days in the fall after a summer of gardening, painting, and ' car The company, through ANR Coal Company and its subsidiaries in the eastern United States and through Coastal States Energy Company and its subsidiaries in the western United States, produces and markets ties along the route. Hay for the teams will also be provided. Cost per wagon is $20 per week or $50 per month and an additional $10 per week for high-quali- repair. ' If you have specific questions about disposal of home hazardous waste, call your city or county health department. Information provided by USU News . 'Sendees v r, I - ty bituminous coal from reserves in Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia and Utah. In addition, subsidiaries of ANR Coal lease reserves to each person participating. Saddle horses will be allowed on a limited basis. Due to safety restrictions, walkers will not be permitted. To receive registration material or additional information about the wagon train, please call unaf-filiat- ed producers and market third-part- y coal through brokerage sales operations. At year-en- d 1995, the company had total recoverable reserves of 823 million tons. Production from the companys reserv es totaled 17.1 million tons in 1995. A significant portion of its eastern resenes and all of or 801-5- 3 The deadline to have registration forms returned to the Utah Statehood Centennial Commission is March 15, 1996. tree and shrub seedlings are now available at the Utah Divi- coordiBeagle, conservation-cente- r nator. Now is the time to order. They can be picked up at the nursery or sion of Sovereign Lands and well deliver them free to county Forestrys Lone Peak Conservation Nursery. The seedlings are not suitable for landscape plantings and must be used in conservation projects such as w indbreaks, wildlife habitat and erosion control. The seedings cost about 50 cents each when a minimum of 100 are ordered. Spring planting time is just around the corner, said Glenn drop-o- points. ff low-sulfu- r, com- pliance coal which will allow these operations to remain a major supplier of steam coal to domestic utilities under the Clean Air Act Amendment of 1990. The company also exports steam and metallurgical coal to European and Pacific Rim ty high-quali- markets. Coastal said it has retained Lehman Brothers as its financial adviser on this project. A descriptive memorandum will be ready in the next four to six weeks for distribution to selected potential buyers. The Coastal Corporation (NYSEiCGP) is a Houston-base- d energy holding company. Coastal has consolidated assets of more than $ 10 billion and subsidiary operations in natural gas marketing, transmission and storage, petroleum refining and marketing, oil and gas exploration and production, coal, chemicals, and independent power production. Teen Club meeting on Thursday The next meeting of the Sevier Teen Club will be held County 4-- H on Thursday, March 7, at 4p.m. in the Extension Office Conference Room. This is in the basement of the courthouse at 250 N Main. Items on the agenda include the Community Pride Project, state to state exchange, and assignments for the county programs. Teen club is members in the 7th open to all grade and above. For more information please contact Shannon Will2 iams at extension 278. 4-- H 4-- H 896-926- SunNews rates for Pictures in Newspaper Seedlings available for conservation projects st its Utah reserves are 4-- H ness. First Birthday - $3 Returned Missionary - $3 80th Birthday - $3 Wedding - $5 Seedings may be ordered by mail, or through any of the six area offices Anniversary - $5 Eagle scouts and of the Division of Sovereign Lands and Forestry. Fore more information contact any state forestry office of Lone Peak Conservation Nursery at 271 West Bitterbrush Lane. Draper 84020, (801) departing missionary no charge -- Rates subject to change 571-090- 0. Sevier Valley Applied Technology Center Q , Salina Producers Auction continuing growth. The proceeds from the proposed sale, which the company plans to complete in 1996, are expected to be used to significantly strengthen Coastal's balance sheet by the repayment of highcost debt and other obligations, and to provide improved financial flexibility to pursue opportunities in our other lines of busi- of Utahs state heritage. The diverse, scenic wagon train route, 26 days in length, will wind its way through Salt Lake Citys Main Street to the silent plains of Southern Utah. Participants must provide their own horse-draw- n vehicles and can the train for one week or wagon join the experience complete journey of 26 days. Monday through Saturday meals will be provided by communi- Low-co- Page 3 Coastal plans sale of coal operations y Sanpete County Farm Bureau and Utah State University Extension are sponsoring a Farm Safety Certification Course. The course will begin on Friday, March 8, with registration from 4:30 to 5 p.m. The class will be Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Registration fee is $10, which includes handouts and lunch on Saturday. All farmers hiring youth 6 years of age to work with farm machineiy are required to hire only youth who have been certified in a farm safety course. Farmers throughout the county recognize the value of this course. Norman Jensen, Centerfield, the County Farm Bureau safety board member, has spearheaded this effort for three years and has put together an outstanding program; bringing together farmers, mechanics, veterinarians, doctors, electricians, personnel, teachers, university specialists, and others to teach this course. For more information contact Gaiy Anderson, USU Extension Agent at Salina SunGunnison Valiev News Invites You To Enroll This Spring ; a- '' v - - Spring Term Starts With Registration March 6 Classes Start March 6, 1996 Add it all up and we think you'll agree, Sevier Valley Tech has 100 going for you. Low Tuition Selected Business Credit Accepted By Snow College Cafeteria Activity Center Individualized Instruction.,... Certified Instructors Excellent Equipment New Facility Fully Accredited Financial Aid Available Approved Veteran Training ASE Certified Auto Technology Program " DRAFTING CAD FOOD SERVICE AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY AUTO BODY (Collision Repair & Refinishing) CERTIFIED NURSE ASSIST. LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE HOME HEALTH AIDE APPLIED MANUFACTURING School Calendar BUILDING TRADES COSMETOLOGY u FARMRANCH MANAGEMENT SjvtUfy 1 996 WELDING Sevier Valley Applied Technology Center (SVATC) 1S33-S- 3 Exit Throughout The School Year And Students May Enroll To Meet Their Needs. Although Students May Enroll Any School Day Throughout The Year, There Are Three Major Enrollment Periods Which Correspond With the Trimester At North Sevier, South Sevier, & Richfield High Schools Which Run For 60 Days. SPRING Registration Will Be March 6, 1996 With Classes Starting March 6 And Continuing Through May 24, 1996. Classes And Training At SVATC Are n Individual basis students Interested in nursing Although most programs at SVATC operate on an and some business classes will need to be aware of and plan to enroll on specific enrollment dates. 2 Ext 211. If you have questions call SVATC at Sevier Valley Applied Technology Center 809 West 200 South Richfield 7(Je Serve 4tt 8SS-820- 2 SeAeel & fduit Ext. 211 Student