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Show THE;SAK by Nell Dalton February really flew by, but the Seniors made the most of it, as usual. For a short month, short trips. Ours were to Cortez on the 12th, via McPhee scenic route, and to Moab on the 26th, via Dry Valley scenic route. Both trips boasted full busloads and fantastic weather. Our movie on the 7th was State Fair with Jeanne Craine and Dana Andrews as young-unSeven of us enjoyed the trip into yesteryear. On February 8, Malva took a bus with Seniors to Blanding to s. hear Louise Liston, Garfield County commissioner, speak to the Western Association of Land Users (a use, who group pro-multip- anti-wilderne- le ss solicits your support and participation). On February 9th, 14 Seniors met at the center for souper supper, and it was super as usual. A special Valentine tea was held at the center on February 14. Twelve Seniors and our director, Malva, played bingo and enjoyed valentine . February 21 was potluck night. There were 24 present. Tables were decorated in a patriotic theme. Entertainment was a tape of Aussies performing cowboy poetry and music of the outback. The group was of the opinion that it would have been more enjoy-ablej- n English. Highlight of the month was an evening bus trip to Dur- ango, where a full bus load enjoyed dinner and 1940s Radio Broadcast, a musical comedy. Everyone thought it was great. Our health day was on the 28th, and we had a workshop and late seeded grains were - below normal, due to limited 1989 Utah crops summary Water year accumulation in x the northern half of Utah was about normal, and the souths ern half was about three-fourth- of normal at the beginning of the cropping season, according to a report by the Utah Agricultural Statistics Service. This was a contrast to the 1988 season, when the southern district averaged 123 percent of normal, and the northern district was about normal. of two-third- s Temperatures were above normal in early June, and precipitation was below normal. This situation continued until early September, creating severe drought conditions in southeast and eastern district. suffered the most in all counties, also shortage of irrigation water cut Non-irrigate- crops d yields severely in several counties. First cutting of hay and winter wheat harvest were reasonable, but later cuttings with Steve Jennings and Darlene Uzelac speaking on medicare and physical fitness. Eight ladies from Blanding and one from Bluff joined the 16 from Monticello. We really enjoy these workshops and always learn from them. Blood pressures were taken after the meeting. Approximately 37 percent of the calories in the average Amerian diet are from fat, the American Heart Association says. In order to decrease the risk of atherosclerosis, heart attack and stroke, the AHA recommends less than 30 percent of calories come from fat. COmODITV DISTRIBUTION MONTICELLO - Fairgrounds , Wednesday, March 21 - Noon to 3 pm WHITE MESA - Senior Center Wednesday, March 21 - Noon to 3 pm BLANDING - S Ruby Bronscns carport, west of the library Wednesday, March 21 - Noon to 3 pm BLUFF - Community Center Utah wildland fires hit an all time high During the 1989 fire season, Utah had 610 wildland fires on state and private lands the most ever in a single season. The Utah Division of ' State Lands and Forestry reports wildland fires consumed over 13,000 acres of state and private land, resulting in a loss of $1.4 million in property and natural resources. State and counties spent approximately $1.5 million fighting fires. Officials also estimate that fire fighting, efforts prevented damage and loss of over $11 million. Major property protected on state and private land include numerous residences, a television translator station, two major oil and gas fields, and several power transmission lines. The fourth consecutive dry winter and the extremely hot, dry summer are blamed for the severe fire season. Of the 610 wildland fires on state and private lands, 296 were lightning caused. Humans caused 38.6 percent of the fires and account for 7.4 percent of the acres burned. Division personnel also assisted rural fire departments on 165 fires which produced losses estimated at $480,000. State and counties spent about fighting fires and $31,000 prevented damage of approximately $6.7 million. In rural areas, firefighters protected an elementary school; a train, a turkey farm, numerous residences, and a power transmission line. Big bird The first fossil of what scientists believe, to be the biggest seabird ever discovered has been unearthed on the Atlantic coast. According to National Wildlife magazine, the fossil was encased in a 30 million year old block of stone excavated in Charleston, South Carolina. Early speculation is that this enormous bird is a distant relative of todays pelican. Scientists believe the bird weighed 90 pounds with a wingspan of almost 18 feet. Thursday, March 22 - 12:30 to 3 pm SAL - Front of Post Office Thursday, March 22 - 1 1 am to 1 pm LA State regulations require that an individual may only pick up commodities for a maximum of two additional households. Written authorization will be required commodities for additional households. for those individuals to pick up ttraaasA irrigation water availability. Water reserves at the end of the cropping year were very low, and soil moisture carrying for next year was below normal. Utahs farmers planted 1.03 million acres to principal crops in 1989, down three percent from 1988. Harvested acres amounted to 983,000, down four percent from 1988. Total value of principal crops was $247.4 million, compared to $259.9 million in 1988. All ' wheat production was down 12 percent from 1988, to 6.0 million bushels. Average price received by producers was $3.69 per bushel, 13 cents below i988, but $1.18 above 1987. The value of the crop at $22.0 million, was $3.9 million below 1988, and $500,000 below 1987. Average yield, of 33.6 bushels per acre, was down 4.6 bushels from 1988. Acres harvested was 177,000 the same as 1988. Winter wheat harvested acreage of 155,000 was the same as 1988. Spring wheat harvested acreage of 22,000 was the same as 1988. Oat production, at 1.3 million bushels, was up 25 percent from 1988, and the largest production since 1958. Barley production of 9.0 million bushels was down six percent from 1988. Corn acreage planted for all purposes, at 65.000 acres, was down seven percent from 1988. Alfalfa hay production totaled 1.7 million tons, down nine percent from 1988. Average yield of 3.70 tons per acre, compared with 3.90 tons last year. Growers harvested 470.000 acres at least one time, compared with 590,000 acres a year ago. Dry bean production for 1989 at 1.5 million pounds was down 1.1 million pounds from 1988. Growers harvested 5,000 acres, compared with 4,500 acres a year ago. Yields averaged 300 pounds per acre. Babies Don't Thrive in (Ms cssSafas New Income Guidelines . Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program har:!!3 CTEFAP1 As of March 1, 1989, your household is eligible to receive USDA donated commodities under this program if your income is within the following guidelines: L Smoke-fille- d 'O' Wombs 'Gltad Ihmt receive your refund anticipation loan in a matter of days no cash needed all fees can be withheld from your check When You're available whether we prepare your return Pregnant, Don't Smoke! or not (S!LCS 551 East Bittla Lane, Moab, Utah 84532 Telephone: 259-88- 40 THIS SPACE CONTRIBUTED BY THE PUBLISHER ' |