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Show 'SJje '(Etmes-JCcfo- From page an becomes oven-lik- e tem- perature. The price they pay for this ignorance and ab-- : sentmindedness is unimagi- - By Myrna Trauntvein nable, said Heather Paul, Ph.D., executive director of - Times-New- Safe Kids. Our job is to convince parents that kids, cars and heat are a deadly combi- Correspondent s Kids, dont kill yourselves (or others) by riding a vehicle in a dangerous manner while on a city street in Mona. Council members are seeking a way to prevent you from doing just that and the winner seems to be posting a note to your parents in the citys monthly newsletter. Two council members have brought concerns about on Monas streets to the rest of the council. nation. Tips on keeping kids safe in and around hot cars: Never leave a child unattended in a motor vehicle, even with a window open. Teach children not to play in, or around cars. Always lock car doors and trunks and keep keys out of childrens reach. ; Watch children closely around cars, particularly when loading or unloading items. Ensure that all children exit the vehicle at your destination. Dont overlook sleeping Last month, April, it was they do what the speed and Darlene Fowkes, this month, age of drivers controlled beMay, it was Harry Newell. fore someone dies. When the council discussed Newell wants a letter included in the city newsletter the possibility of changing which to go to all parents the speed limit signs, after Fowkes made the proposal, inside the city utility bill. The kids are going too Rick Schnurr, council memfast, said Fowkes in April. ber, said that solution could I think 35 mph speed limit probably not be used. The city cannot place the signs should be placed further down the main highway. speed limit sign further down She also suggested contactthe highway to the south being the county sheriffs office cause the street leading to and asking for help in moniPat Painters home street is toring the speed of the young attached to main street and drivers. there are no cross streets, as No one wants to shut the yet, said Schnurr. Fowkes said she is getting but city down to Is the Kentucky Blue Grass planted in most of Check the temperature of our areas yards the best buck- solution to green in a dry year? les before restraining your child. Following these tips can help make the ride safer and more comfortable for your child. Alternately, Kentucky Blue Grass can be removed and replaced with xeric groundcovers like Hardy Plumbago Snow-in-Summe- r, and groundcover Speed- wells, said David Salman, Chief Horticulturist in an article in Xeriscape Gar- yourself about the wide vadening News from High riety of native and adapted Country Gardens. plants that are suited to Or if watering is permityour region, climate and ted at least twice a week, soil type." he said, choose to plant One key to the use of low growing woody plants xeric perennials is to make such as Gro-loSumac, sure that soil drainage is Gray Santolina and vari- adequate. ous groundcover junipers. Many native plants like When it is time to plant Beardtongues (Penstemon) more xeric (water-smar- t ) require fast draining soil, plants, he said, educate said Salman. Moving with 63S6 Forty to 50 million Ameri- boxes are sturdy. Each packed box should not weigh more than 50 pounds. Use smaller boxes rather than larger ones so they can be moved easier. A good rule of thumb is if you cant lift the box easily, its too heavy. (Remember to lift at your knees, not your back!) Seal it up. Stock up on packaging tape to close all of the packed boxes. Packaging tape is specialty coated so it always unrolls smoothly, cans relocate every year. Many of these movers choose to move on their own, without the help of professionals. Moving your household belongings and your family can take a toll on both your body and your pocketbook. With proper planning and preparation, your move can be done in a timely, safe and cost-effectiv- manner. e Fol- lowing are some tips to make the move a success: Overestimate your time. As quickly as one would like to finish moving, it usually takes longer than originally planned. To avoid the disap- quietly and easily every time, and will not split or tear. Once sealed, label the box and its contents. Prepare before you unpack. Take the time to clean pointment and frustration, add a couple of days at the end of your estimated end date. This will allow for potential delays caused by inclement weather or emer- your new living space before you unpack. Wash the walls, cupboards and drawers. Before you place items in the cupboard and drawers, line them with a nonadhesive shelf liner. It is a smart idea to use a machine-washablshelf liner so that it can be cleaned regularly. gencies. Be careful. When you are packing fragile items, take a few extra minutes to wrap them carefully. Try bubble e Sleep tight the first night. The first night in the new home is exciting. Many times you are exhausted at the end of the day from moving so, in order to eliminate the hassle of rummaging through boxes to find the necessities, plan ahead. Pack a small bag or box with pajamas, change of clothes, toiletries, snacks, wrap cushioning material to protect all your delicate items. Bubble wrap can also be used to fill in the gaps in the box to keep items from shifting during transport. Box it up. Take inventory of the box sizes that you have and determine what sizes you will need. Make sure that the complaints from residents who live in the south end of the city. Newell said he is getting complaints from residents, as well. There have been some situations involving drivers that have been down- right scary, said Newell. In one case, he said, an underage driver was involved and a neighbor went to the childs mother with the concern the neighbor had for the young girls safety. The mother of the child was unaware that her child was even riding the er, said Newell. Bryce Lynn, mayor, said he has seen the signs Nephi has posted and thinks the city could follow suit. Those signs velimit the speed for hicles and their drivers. I like to ride around on said Alan my Pay, water master. They (speeding drivers) are going to ruin it for all of us if they dont follow safety rules. Lynn directed that the problem be addressed in a letter to parents which will be mailed to all residents with their utility bills. areas? Is Kentucky Blue Grass right for desert infants. car seats and seat belt Wednesday, May 21, 2003 Mona will get tough on ATV riders who speed or otherwise ignore the law 3 Kids j Page 8 Nephi, Utah a A the drainage. If clay soil is what you have to work with, then be sure to select clay loving plants, he said. Plants like Buffalo Grass, Poppy Mallow (Callirhoe) and the European sage cul- - tivars (Salvia x sylvestris Blue Queen and Salvia nemerosa May Night) will work well in clay soil. As a practical matter, the use of xeric plants that require quick drainage will be confined to smaller bermed (mounded) areas and raised beds. natural way to keep things clean Protecting the earth and living a greener, more natural medications and water. Keep lifestyle starts in your home. the bag or box in a place that According to the EPA, even is easy to locate. if you live in the greenest open A move will spaces in the country, the air result in a successful out- inside your home may be up come. Once the new area is to 70 times more polluted cleaned and the boxes are than outside air mostly as is unpacked, it time to make a result of using everyday your house a home. Adding cleaning products. personal touches will make Is cleaning your home makit feel like home in no time ing you sick? at all. One reason that we dont recommend the use of chemical cleaning products is the EPAs citing of artificial fragrances as major indoor, irritants and pollutants. A single fragrance added to a cleaning product includes as many as 600 petrochemicals. Many of the chemicals Evelyn Brown Lomax and additives found in our on passed away Tuesday, environment can cause sympMay 20, 2003. Funeral services will be toms such as sneezing and held on Friday, May 23, at 11: coughing as well as serious conditions such as migraine 00 a.m. at the Stake Center, 351 South 100 West, Nephi. headaches, hyperactivity, Viewing will be Thursday, and even memory loss. May 22, from 6:30 to 8:00 Clear the air and save money p.m. at the Anderson Funeral There is a safe and natuHome in Nephi and one hour to ral services. prior cleaning substitute for A complete obituary will every job and every room be printed in next weeks in the house. Just ask your edition. well-planne- When planting in areas of the U.S. That typically receive more abundant rain and snow, examine the soil for its clay content and test d Death Notice for Evelyn Lomax grandmother! Even if you substitute only one or two of these for commercial cleaning products, youll reduce the amount of toxins your family breathes each day. Hydrogen peroxide removes mold and disinfects. Club soda cleans and shines fixtures and windows. Spray and wipe it off to clean plants. Vinegar cuts grease, lime deposits, soap buildup, and film on floors and deodorizes the toilet. White vinegar scented with essential oils removes pet stains and can be used to wash garbage cans. Vinegar in a small bowl on a high shelf absorbs odors. Baking soda scours and removes smudges or scuffs on the floor. Borax deodorizes, dis- Lemon juice removes grease and tarnish. Pumice stone removes toughest stains. Salt mixed with water destroys bacteria. Baking soda with vinegar is a great cleaning rinse for stainless steel. Cornstarch mixed with 14 cup water removes wet carpet stains. Baking soda rubbed into dry stains on carpet, then dissolved with vinegar removes stains. Baking soda scented with essential oils deodorizes pet. car- ' infects, and inhibits mold I growth. Lemon juice and salt removes stains and rust in tub and sink. Pour on salt. Squeeze lemon juice. Let sit several hours and rub with sponge. (Add flour to make paste.) 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