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Show (Die Page B9 tDmfs-3nbrpfnfcr- Thursday, December 7, 2000 nt National children's campaign warns about use of popular lightweight scooters little as $35, less than half the cost of an average scooter The National SAFE KIDS Campaign encourages joungsters to wear the same type of Those speedy, lightweight scooters may be the hottest gift for youngsters this holiday season, but the National SAFE KIDS Campaign wants every parent and child to understand the potential for serious injury that exists when children ride these scooters w ithout the proper protective gear. safety gear ou scooters that th.j wear w hile skating In addition, SAFE KIDS recommends the in-li- following guidelines: Children should always wear appropriate safety gear, including a helmet, wnst guards and elbow and knee pads w hen riding a scooter. Be sure protectiv e gear fits properly and does not interfere with the riders mov enient, v ision or hearing. Children ages 8 and under should not use scooters without close adult supervision. Before uing a scooter, the rider or parent should check it thoroughly for hazards such as loose, broken or cracked parts sharp edges on metal boards; slippery top surfaces; and w heels with nicks and cracks. Ride scooters on smooth, paved surfaces free from traffic. Avoid riding on streets or surfaces with w ater, sand, gravel or dirt. Dont ride scooters at night. Never hitch a ride from a car, bus, truck, bicycle, etc., and limit usage of the scooter to one person at a time. As holiday season approaches and scooter sales soar, the latest statistics reveal an DELTA SALES YARD Market Report November 30, 2000 We had the largest sale since we have taken over DSYI this week. Over 500 head butcher cows and bulls. Best market and demand on the high quality cattle, top cattle steady to higher. Plainer cattle harder to sell. Market report prices relfiect top quality cattle.Butcher cows and bulls $1-- 3 lower from the last two weeks ewes yearlings go. Sheep slightly higher, lambs .40. to 1 Heifers 300-40-0 6 0 Heifers 8 0 Heifers .28-.3- .68-.73.2- 5, 6, .90-1.0- 400-50- ,86-.9- .82-.8- 50-60- Heifers 600-70- 0 .80-.8- 4 1 0 Heifers 3 Light Heiferettes of .41 TopCows 4 Medium Flesh Cows - down Low Yieding Cows .30-.3Next week: Special Special Bred Cow Sale Dec. running age Gelb. x Red Angus cos. Also small package of registered Char hfrs. and strs. Over 200 hd. of feeder calves consigned now - expecting more by sale day. Special Butcher Cow Sale Dec. 21 , but will sell all classes of cattle. Last sale of the year! NO SALE DEC. 28. NO SPECIAL HORSE SALE IN JANUARY. We are here to work FOR YOU! 700-80- .72-.8- .60-.7- .30-.3- 4 20 alarming trend. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 26,000 scooter-relate- d injuries requiring emergency room treatment hav e been reported this year. Nearly 85 percent of these injuries are to children ages 14 and under. Parents may have a false sense of security when it comes to their kids and scooters, said Heather Paul, Ph.D., executive director of the National SAFE KIDS Campaign. Because these scooters have handlebars, brakes and are low to the ground, adults might feel their children can easily control them. Without the appropriate safety gear, children can sustain severe injury, including head trauma. According to the Toy Manufacturers of American, scooters topped the list of toys in September. Sales are expected to reach between 2 and 5 million this year. best-sellin- is Safety gear or 874 - 3605 Exercise caution when riding a scooter downhill. If a steep hill is encountered, step off the scooter and walk to the bottom of the hill. These are common-sens- e g relatively afford- able and can be purchased for as evenings F52 PREVENT POLLUTION Discover why State Farm RECYCLE USED OIL insures more homes than anvone ' lt is against the law to dispose of used oil on the ground (such as road oiling, dust control or weed suppressants), in a landfill, or in" any sewer, surface or groundwater. .fHiin vi other substances may not be recyclable. Do not mix your used oil with other substances, such as antifreeze, carburetor cleaners, paint thinner, or other solvents. Oil mixed with This program of recycling should make it easier for home mechanics to properly dispose of used motor oil by arranging to take it to one of the state recycling centers. At the center you will be required to put down your name, address and quantity of oil brought in. YOUR RECYCLING CENTER IN MOAB IS AT: 5 LUBE IT, 655 South Main St., Moab, phone 5 NAPA Auto Parts, 65 W. 200 S., phone See State Qiin Farm Agent: r Jim Englebright Ti 30 agent W. Center, 259-516- 1 , Like the overwhelming number of scooter-relateinjuries this year, the it appears safety message is getting lost Parents and d Task force proposes education funding plan Funding of Public Education Senate Task Force President Lle Hillyard, and House Majority Leader have deKevin Garn, a good neighbor. State Farm is there? HOME OFFICE- - BLOOMINGTON, clared education the Utah Legislatures top priority. little reasons. Hillyard and Garn outlined a plan last week followfinal the task force meeting. ing five-poi- In accordance with HB 426, three senators and five representatives have met since May to review and recommend alternative revenue sources for funding public education, as well as provide a long-terplan to increase public education funds. Pointing out the difficulty of this endeavor, Hillyard said, If education establishing a funding plan were easy, we would have done it a long time ago. Following nine task force meetings and hours of input from education and community representatives, task force members forwarded the following recommendations: Jl one-tim- e hich could be utilized for texthooks or school building construction One caveat is that not all $500 million will be used solely for education This revenue is also required to meet other state program needs. w long-ter- 1 Continue the Capital Despite Utah ranking la- -t in spending, Garn pointed out Utah ranks third nationally when considering the percent of personal income paid by Utahns for education. Additionally, from fi cal year 1992 to fiscal year 2001 , public education spending increased 85. 1 percent while student enrollment is I. . ejected to increase by 3 5 percent per-pup- Out- lay Foundation Program with a $10 million increase. The Capital Outlay Foundation Program, established to provide school districts revenues for building construction and renovation, will increase from $28 4 million to $38 4 million More districts will directly benefit from an increase in school building construction subsidies. 2. Consider a statewide levy to compensate for inflation. To retain sufficient property tax revenues for school districts', the task force will recommend tne Legislature annually consider inflationary adjustments in the statewide property tax levy. 3. Use new waste fees for Christmas Sale!! 25 Off ALL Inventory!! Maps, etc. education. Although no decision has been made, if the state decides to accept additional types of waste, fees generated on those wastes should be used for educational purposes. This does not include high-levnuclear waste that Private Fuel Storage (FPS) hits proposed to store at the Goshute Indian Reservation. The state has strongly nuclear opposed storing high-levwaste in Utah. 4. Dedicate $30.6 million to textbooks Based upon the textbook audit report, the task force recommends appropriating $30.6 million - subject to appropriations made this year - toward the purchase of textbooks. The amount necessary to meet current needs is $30.6 million. ILLINOIS And some very big ones. Like your security, health and comfort. And of course, X five-poi- 29 E. Center (next to First Security Bank) See the enclosed flyer in this weeks newspaper Many great gift 5. Increase the guarantees for board and voted leeways. Give For a lot of r five-yea- el STATE FARM FIRf AND CASUALTY C0.APANY WeVe always on. 1 school districts the ability to solve critical problems by implementing r a plan to incre.i'e the guarantees for board and voted leew ays at the local lev el In addition to the plan, task force leaders will recommend the Legislature dedicate additional revenue to public education. According to the Legislative Fiscal Analyst Office, lawmakers will have an estimated $500 million in additional revenue this session. Nearly half, or $240 million, is ongoing revenue that could be used to increase teacher salaries or enhance programs. The remaining $260 million is money s. el Moab 259-643- 259-719- J O n caregivers must do better We al.o encourage the manufacturers of these scooters to stress safet) in their brochures and advertising materials , Paul said. guidelines, but when you look at HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM REANEri safety and convenience. That's why you'll find us constantly inspecting and upgradirg our lines to keep our delivery system ahead of demand. And why we're always looking to develop new resources. We even offer advice to help you save energy and money without giving up comfort. You're all the reason we need. As our holiday gift to you FREE set-u- p & FREE lf - call today and receive month's Internet access. 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