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Show Page 6 tHIje Halloween falls and fires are dangerous to tots, safety council says The worst dangers on Halloween aren't from witches or but from falls, flammable costumes, and pedestrian and car incidents. Halloween can be a fun day for the entire family. Considera- spirits, tion for security and safety has led neighborhoods to develop new ways to maintain traditions while making sure that everyone has a good and safe time. To make sure that this Halloween is a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, the UTAH SAFETY COUNCIL of- fers these Halloween safety tips: - Make or buy costumes 1- that are light and bright enough to be clearly visible to motorists. Costumes and treat bags can be decorated or trimmed with retroreflective tape. 2- - Costumes should be made of material. They should also be large enough so that warm clothing can be worn underneath to protect the child from the cold, and short enough to prevent children from tripping and falling. Youngsters should wear well- fire-resista- nt Wednesday, October 27, 1993 Nephi, Utah fitting, sturdy shoes. Mothers high heels and Dad's size 12 are not a good idea for safe walking. 3- Apply a natural mask of g cosmetics rather than a loose-fittin- mask, which might strict breathing or obscure revi- sion. Small children should always be accompanied by an older responsible child or an adult. Everyone should use the sidewalk rather than walk in the street. 5- Walk, don't run from house to house. Do not dart out from between parked cars or cross lawns and yards where 4- - ornaments or furniture sent tripping hazards. 6- - Trick-or-treate- pre- should rs go only to homes where resi- dents have outside lights on as a welcome sign. Give youngsters a snack or meal before they go out. Tell 7- - them that treats must not be eaten until they get home. Inspect all treats. If there is a loose wrapper or broken seal on any commercially produced candy, throw it away. 8- - Those receiving should remove any trick-or-treate- rs item that could be an obstacle from steps, lawns and porches. Keep household pets away from the front door. 9- Suggestions for those who do not wish to give candy or food as a treat include: base- ball or other sports cards, crayons, pencils, pens, stickers, magic tricks, and coupons from local fast-foo- d shop's or parlors. yo-yo- s, ice-crea- m Fire destroys straw stack at Jones farm Wednesday A straw stack belonging to Don Jones and locate one mile west of Levan was destroyed by fire on Wednesday. Juab County Sheriff Dave Carter said the Levan and Nephi Fire Departments were called to the scene at 10 p.m. to find the straw fully engulfed in flame. "The Nephi engines were canceled," said Carter. The Levan department concentrated on keeping the fire from spreading. The ton bales were stacked five wide and five high and burned through the night. The stack was still smoldering on Thursday' morning, said Carter. "He (Jones) had a contract to sell the straw," said Carter. An estimate on the cost of the fire will be made by an in- surance investigator. Congress reduces proposed grazing fees for public lands Interior's Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to undertake initiatives that are simiduces the Clinton lar in many ways to those proAdministration's proposed posed in an Advanced Notice of grazing fee hikes and allows Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) important reforms in land issued in August by Interior management practices to go Secretary Bruce Babbitt The compromise calls for forward. The compromise is likely to settle the issue of grazing fee hikes to be phased public lands grazing fees and in over a period, as was the Administration originally proposed in August. brings closer to successful closure on Grazing fees will increase one of the most contentious is- from their current $1.86 per animal unit month (AUM) to sues of this Congress. "Since the very beginning, $3.45 per AUM in the third the President has had some year of implementation. An very simple and clear objec- AUM is the amount of forage tives with regard to grazing required to feed a cow and her reform," Interior Secretary calf (or five sheep) for one Bruce Babbitt said. "He wants month. This is substantially to increase fees so taxpayers lower than the $4.28 that are treated fairly for the use of Secretary Babbitt proposed in their resources. He wants to August. While the fee will almost protect the small ranchers from the negative impacts of double, it will still be substanany changes. And he wants us tially lower than those charged to focus on protection of the on private lands throughout land. This compromise accom- the West. In nine Western States, the private lands grazplishes each of these goals." "This agreement prevents ing fee is more than $10 per fee hikes that could have AUM. In addition, the new Federal driven small ranchers off the lands," said Senator Harry fee will still be lower than the Reid "Protecting those fees charged for grazing on small family ranchers has .State lands in almost every been our top priority throughWestern State. The fee change applies both because out, they make. up such an important part of the to BLM and Forest Service Western economy and culture." lands. "Western public lands "Any rancher or Western Senator who is unhappy with ranchers are getting a good this agreement should recog- deal, and they know it," said nize they faced a $4.28 fee or Secretary Babbitt . Senate negotiators were led much higher," Said. Senator Reid, whose earlier support for by Senator Reid. On the House a Senate moratorium on grazside, negotiations were led by ing fee hikes was key in forc- Representative George Miller Representative Sidney ing the Administration and House Members to support R. Yates smaller hikes than originally Representative Mike Synar proposed. "This agreement was Representative Bruce the rock bottom best deal pos- Vento and sible for ranchers. Any state- Representative Ralph Regula The compromise is ment to the contrary is sheer pass both houses of. demagoguery um "This agreement puts tpe Congress, most 'likely next legislative stamp of approval week. "This delivers on our on significant reforms in the we our public promise that taxpayers will be way manage said lands," Representative justly rewarded for the use of (D-NV- ). ), (D-IL- ), (D-OK- ), (D-M- (R-OH- Bruce Vento Chairman of the (D-MN- ), ). their resources," said House Congressman Sidney R. Yates, Resources Chairman of the House Members of the Nephi Kiwanis Club officially present new playground equipment, at Natural the City Park, to Mayor Robert Steele, representing Nephi City. It takes people like Subcommittee on Public Appropriations Interior in- FEHSdZOi VQDCil Subscribe Today Only $17 per year festered because no Senator has been willing to stand up and lead. The agreement Lands. "We've said all along Subcommittee. "But this that this debate had as much crease is not so significant that the condition of the it will drive small ranchers off range as the fee issue. This the land. That fact becomes agreement is .sound policy that particularly clear when this fee is compared with rates on achieves both goals." to do with The compromise, voted by private lands." "Senator Reid provided esAppropriations conferees, in- sential leadership on this isstructs the Department of the sue," said Secretary Babbitt. the House and Senate Interior No Money Down No Payment 'til March 1994 No Interest 'til March 1994 in- volves 'compromise on all sides. ar (D-CA- this, who are willing to work hard and donate their time that help to make Nephi special, said Steele. Taking turns on the equipment are: Max Anderson, president, Mark Jones, Mayor Steele, Steve Tanner, Gary Kyhl Elwood Hall, and Lon Wickel. The Nephi City Crew was represented by David Miller, Cleston Park and Gary Taylor. "He recognized that delay will serve no purpose, and that it's time to resolve this issue as best we can. This problem has Members of a congressional conference committee supported a compromise that re- ' I didn't get everything I wanted, neither did Hie ranchers or Westem Senators, and that's a fair compromise." 'Western Governors played an important role as well," said Secretary Babbitt. "When we met last week in Wyoming, they made their concerns very clear; and that was immensely helpful in moving the negotiations forward." "While the Administration was willing to move forward with its own regulations, legislative passage gives the reform effort much greater weight," said Congressman Mike Synar. "It also reduces the chances that the issue will return in the form of constant amendments ;to public lands and environmental legislation." "This is a significant step forward in the management of Western public lands," said Congressman Ralph Regula. "We've moved towards taxpayer fairness, better manage- ment of the lands, and greater public involvement in land management decisions. It is a fair and balanced compromise for everyone involved." If passed, the compromise would be implemented beginning January 1, 1994, ending several years of gridlock on this issue. While the agreement codifies much of the. ANPR issued in August, the instructions to the BLM call for some specific and important changes. The Administration's original proposal to reduce certain lease tenures will not be included in the instructions ;to the BLM. The definition of "affected interests" will also not change. In addition, the Administration's original proposal on forage allocation will not be included. Under this proposal, BLM field managers, in deciding how to allocate extra available forage, would have considered a permittee's demonstrated stewardship of the land and compliance with the terms and conditions of a grazing permit or lease. The compromise calls on the Secretary of the Interior to develop standards that "establish minimum conditions for the protection of rangeland ecological health." These standards would focus on such things as "the restoration and protection of riparian values, such as healthy wildlife and fish habitat and diverse vegeta- tion." Among the proposed changes Beginning Price from rangeland management that were in the August proposal which are included in the compromise language, are the Nephi City's fall clean-u- p will be conducted beginning November 1st. All items to be hauled away must be placed in piles along the edge of the street... No later than 8:00 a.m. on Monday. HS55K1T When youre hit with a heavy storm, you need a strong snowthrower to dig you out Track and wheel models available Features Honda overhead valve engine Easier starts Quiet, hassle-fre- e operation 100 Honda engineered components . mt tn nfren f71 frtlmri HnH BtgmngMiidilS IHIMAM Oi nni wl nr.rtl re f ar opWm pttomwno wa Ilf, wucowwntindWoiKiinwiMitilonopiiilng I7NS 4-str- Fuel-efficie- nt try Hontta Pomm t Eeue"wieeO Anwncan Mood Mow Co . Me ?I0 HI0 IF i I V . Dmmlmmr 0 MprMi Ttmrm 0 mm Mr todtf mmcm. CQI; lt arm m 0 Mm 0mm fm m fmm mm Mm 0 pmm tUgit Garrett Honda 563 North Main. Nephi 623-082- 3 November 1 st Effective immediately no material may be placed out on the city rights-of-wa- y except during the two weeks prior to the spring and the fall clean-up- s. Contractors doing demolition or clean-u- p work may not place material on public property, but must haul it to authorized disposal sites. This policy will be enforced following this fall clean-uPlease participate arid help beautify Nephi. This project is part of a series of activities to be initiated by the community. p. . following: Grazing Advisory Boards. Grazing Advisory Boards and District Advisory Councils will be replaced with newly chartered Resource Advisory Councils. Under the agreement, the BLM and Forest Service, along with other Federal agencies, can jointly charter and share the Resource Advisory Councils. Replacing the Grazing Advisory Boards, which are composed of grazing permittees or lessees, is intended to move the BLM toward comprehensive range management strategies. The Resource Advisory Councils would likely be diverse, including such groups as ranchers, wildlife managers, fisheries experts, environmentalists and local business owners. Subleasing. The BLM would collect a surcharge from permittees or lessees of public lands for those public lands which are subleased or are used for management leases (also known as pasturing agreements). Under the agreement, the agency would levy an annual surcharge equal to 20 percent of the grazing fee on private ranch leases and a 50 percent sur- - Pleoae turn to page 7 . |