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Show February 19, 2009 Would YOU like to teach kids how to fish? Training of youth fishing club volunteer is scheduled to begin in February. Want to help a group of kids have one of the best experiences they’ll have this spring? Then volunteer to help a youth fishing club! The Division of Wildlife Resources is looking for volunteers to teach 6- to 13-year-olds about fish, the places fish live and how to catch them. Volunteers are needed in communities stretching from Logan to Washington City. To learn more about the clubs, and to volunteer to help, visit the community fishing pages on this Web site. Anyone can help The number of kids who can participate in the clubs is tied directly to the number of adults who volunteer to help. If more adults volunteer to help, more children can participate. “If you want to help, but you don’t know much about fishing, that’s OK,” says Chris Penne, community fisheries biologist for the DWR. “If you’re a positive person, you’re patient and you have good communication skills, you have everything we’re looking for. “We’ll teach you all of the other skills you’ll need to have a great experience with these kids.” Training Most of the youth fishing clubs start in March and April. But a few begin as late as June. Most of the clubs meet once a week for six weeks. Each club session lasts about two hours. The children spend the first 30 minutes of each outing learning a new lesson or skill. After teaching the kids, adult volunteers take them down to the water and help the children use their skills to catch fish! “The kids look to their fishing mentors as leaders, so it’s important that volunteers attend every meeting of their fishing club,” Penne says. Two to three weeks before a club’s first meeting, DWR personnel will provide a volunteer training seminar in the fishing club’s community. The training takes less than two hours to complete. Also, all volunteers must consent to and pass a criminal background check. “The DWR and the various communities are committed to keep children safe,” Penne says. Rewards Penne says a number of rewards await those who volunteer. “One of the biggest thrills is watching a young boy or girl reel in their first fish. Seeing that is priceless,” he says. “It’s also rewarding to teach someone a skill they’ll be able to use and enjoy the rest of their life. And getting these kids outside, so they can experience the natural world around them, is also very rewarding.” If you have questions, please e-mail Penne at ChrisPenne@utah.gov. A popular program “We had a great turnout in 2008,” Penne says. “About 1,500 kids and 270 volunteers participated. Many of the volunteers were folks who volunteered the year before. They had a great experience, and they wanted to help again.” Penne says many of the city recreation departments in Utah have added fishing to the list of sports they offer to kids. That’s one of greatest reasons for the program’s success. “For the first time, fishing has found its way into mainstream sports, right along with soccer, baseball and football,” Penne says. The number of children and communities involved in the program is growing, and Penne says volunteers are needed more than ever before. AG MARKET NEWS Receipts: 1,002; Last Week : 1,764. Last Year: 2,050. Feeder Steers: mixed but mostly 2.00-3.00 higher. Feeder Heifers: mixed but mostly 1.00-2.00 higher. Holstein Steers: 1.00-2.00 higher. Slaughter Cows: 1.00-2.00 lower. Slaughter Bulls:1.002.00 lower. Feeder Steers: Medium and Large Frame 2: 200250 lbs scarce; 250-300 lbs scarce; 300-350 lbs 113.50122.00; 350-400 lbs scarce; 400-450 lbs 107.50-115.00; 450-500 lbs 101.50-113.50; 500-550 lbs 99.00-110.00; 550-600 lbs 95.75-106.50; 600-650 lbs 92.00-99.25, pkg 619 lbs 104.70; 650-700 lbs 86.50-96.50; 700-750 lbs 85.00-94.75; 750-800 lbs 85.50-94.50; 800-850 lbs 83.25-91.50; 850-900 lbs 84.50-90.75; 900-950 lbs scarce; 950-1000 lbs 84.0085.00. Holsteins Steers: Large Frame 3 Baby Bull Calves: scarce; 200-300 lbs scarce; 300-500 lbs 50.00-66.00; 500-700 lbs 44.50-55.50; 700-900 lbs 50.00-59.50; 900-1000 lbs 41.00-52.00. Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2: 200250 lbs scarce; 250-300 lbs 93.50-96.50; 300-350 lbs 2 lots 93.00; 350-400 lbs 82.50-90.50; 400-450 lbs 85.50-93.50; 450-500 lbs 88.50-96.50; 500-550 lbs 83.75-92.50; 550-600 lbs 84.00-92.00; 600-650 lbs 82.50-91.75; 650-700 lbs 79.50-86.75; 700-750 lbs 81.00-87.25; 750-800 lbs 76.00-84.75; 800-850 lbs 73.50-82.00; 850-900 lbs pkg 885 lbs 81.25; 900-950 lbs scarce; 950-1000 lbs scarce; Heiferettes: 35.0065.50. Stock Cows: Medium and Large Frame 1: Few Older Bred Bred Cows 475.00750.00. Slaughter Cows: Boning 80-85% Lean: 36.10-42.75; Breaking 75-80% Lean: 38.75-42.00; Commercial: scarce; Cutter 85-90% Lean: 29.50-36.50. Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1000-1500 lbs scarce; 15002060 lbs 60.25-63.50; Yield Grade 2 1000-1500 lbs 42.50-44.25; 1500-1710 lbs 46.00-55.75; Feeder Bulls scarce. Seeding Secrets for a Sensational Lawn Watering, fertilizing and proper mowing are all important aspects of lawn care. But to maintain that healthy, lush lawn you also need to be smart about seeding. Fixing some bare spots on the lawn or filling out thinning grass requires the right type of seed, a little know-how and the patience to, literally, watch grass grow. “Even the most wellcared-for lawn can develop a bald patch here or there over the winter,” says John Marshall, manager of The Scotts Training Institute for The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company. “And if your turf has multiple bare spots or is just thin all over, proper seeding can be the solution for your lackluster lawn.” Paying attention to four factors when seeding can help turn your lawn from flop to fabulous: Timing is Everything Many people wait until warm weather to turn a critical eye on their lawn, even though the very best time to seed is in the fall. But seeding can successfully spruce up your spring lawn -- if you start early enough. Even if you suspect your region may experience one or two more frosts before spring, go ahead and seed. “Cold will not hurt grass seed,” Marshall says. “Better to seed too early than too late.” If you’re unsure of proper timing for your area, check with a local lawn expert or university extension program for advice. Prepare the Ground Failing to prepare the ground to receive seed is one of the top mistakes homeowners make, Marshall says. If you are seeding bare spots or dead areas, take a rake and scratch the spot until you see more dirt than dead grass. In order to take root, grass seeds must be in direct contact with soil. If you’re overseeding an entire thin lawn, rent a core aerator or slit seeder and go over the lawn first in order to achieve the best possible seed/soil contact. Choosing the Right Seed Watering deeply and infrequently is the usual recommendation for an established lawn, but a newly seeded lawn requires more watering than usual because grass seed dies when it dries out. In order to get the most out of your grass seed, opt for a seed, such as Scotts Turf Builder Grass Seed with Water Smart, that helps create a good looking lawn with less water. The seed is wrapped in a super absorbent coating that actually holds water to keep the seed moist even if a day of watering is missed. The coated seed will require water once a day and possibly even every other day depending on the climate where you live. Hotter regions may need more frequent watering. Non-coated seed, by contrast, requires watering Page 5 The Garfield County Insider multiple times each day in order to keep the seed wet. “When grass seed dries, it dies,” Marshall says. Caring for Your Grass Seedlings Once your grass seedlings appear, some simple steps can help you care for your growing lawn, including: * Fertilize the lawn -- Remember to fertilize the same day you seed. After that, for most areas of the country, it’s OK to fertilize your lawn every two months during warm weather. * Keeping off the grass-Contrary to popular belief, simply walking on grass seedlings isn’t likely to do much harm, but it’s a good idea to avoid walking on them if possible. If you’ve seeded in a high-traffic area it’s a good idea to rope off the spot until the seed is well established -- usually after the first mowing. * Mowing is good for your grass seedlings – Once grass seedlings reach 2 to 3 inches in height, it’s time to mow them. Marshall recommends setting your mower on one of the two highest settings. Trimming the top off new grass actually encourages it to grow laterally, spreading out to fill thin areas. For more tips on successful seeding and general lawn care help, visit www. scotts.com or call Scott’s consumer help line at (888) 270-3714. tHe lAuGhiNg pOiNt!! Proper Behavior A priest at a parochial school, wanted to point out the proper behavior for church. He was trying to elicit from the youngsters, rules that their parents might give before taking them to a nice restaurant. “Don’t play with your food,” one second grader cited. “Don’t be loud,” said another, and so on... “And what rule do your parents give you before you go out to eat?” the priest inquired of one little boy. Without batting an eye, the child replied, “Order something cheap.” Tough Account Jones applied to a collection agency for a job, but he had no experience. He was so intense that the manager gave him a tough account with the promise that if he collected it, he’d get the job. Two hours later, Jones came back with the entire amount. “Amazing!” the manager said. “How did you do it?” “Easy,” Jones replied. “I told him if he didn’t pay up, I’d tell all his other creditors that he paid us.” Advertise in the Insider Call 676-2621 Online Subscriptions available at snapshotmedia.com Clothing Store While working in a clothing store, I noticed that people had no shame about returning items that had been worn. One rainy morning I walked in and found a discolored blazer hanging on the rack with other returns. “People return the most filthy, nasty things,” I commented to my supervisor who was standing nearby. With an eyebrow raised, she said, “That’s MY jacket.” Windsor Castle Windsor Castle, outside of London, is directly in the flight path of Heathrow International Airport. While a group of tourists was standing outside the castle admiring the elegant structure, a plane flew overhead at a relatively low altitude, making a tremendous noise. One particularly annoyed tourist whined, “Why did they build the castle so close to the airport?” It Makes Sense...By Veda Hale Michael Tebbs has a good idea about Christmas trees. It is too late for this year, but maybe we can store the suggestion for next year. He wrote the following in a family letter: “Well, we finally did it. The tree got put out tonight. It was cut Nov. 9, 2008 at Myers valley and lasted through Feb 7, 2009. It was used as a Chrismas Tree first then just after New years the Christmas decorations came off, except for the lights and red and white ribbons with hearts on them went on along with other Valentine decorations. It stayed green and fresh the whole time and it still is. The needles and branches you see on the sidewalk were from my radical job of taking the lights off. The lights were wrapped around the trunk and branches throughout the tree so it was difficult getting them off. As I was sitting by the tree earlier this afternoon, the smell of fresh pine was still there. It could have lasted another month or so. No needles fell off in the house or while taking it through the front door. I learned something new this year so I’ll pass it on to you for your fresh cut Myersvalley tree next year. Put the tree in the tree stand like you normally do then add the water, but not just any water. Put “hot” water in the tree stand. When a tree is cut, it produces the pine gum to seal the cut - natures way of protection. If you add cold water, the sealing pine gum results of puzzle from FEBRUARY 12 remains and the tree doesn’t absorb the water. By adding hot water it melts the pine gum and the tree can absorb the water. Maybe some of you already knew this but it was new to me and makes sense. At least that’s the way it happened this year.” The tradition of having a green tree from a meaningful place like the Tebbs’s place called Myers Valley, in nice. We might not have that, but we do have access to green trees and I for one am going to remember this suggestion and go for “a Valentine tree” next year. Send suggestions to Veda Hale P.O. Bos 956 Pangutich Utah 84759 or email vedahale@hotmail.com |