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Show tEtfe (EtmesNefaa Page 8 GraGi70D UlLVijm I! Nevs 3nd Vievs By Juab County Agent Times-New- . p7 gopdlGm GmflGGfi OCdg IbSojejGdC I would like to thank all who entered items in the first annual Grow the Biggest in Juab County Garden Contest. There were some excellent entries. We would also like to thank the following businesses for sponsoring the awards for the contest: Bakers Landscaping, Central valley Medical Center, First Security Bank, Harmon Tire, Movies Plus, Mt. Nebo Thriftway, Nephi Chamber of Commerce, Nephi Floral and Nephi Lumber. GETTING READY FOR A BEAUTIFUL SPRING This is the time of year to think about spring and spring flowering bulbs. They give the landscape a refreshing look early in the year after several months of snow. Now is the time to plant these flowers. Each year we get a number of questions relating to bulbs. Here are some of the more common questions and their answers. 1. Q. Why cant I plant tulips in the Spring? A. bulbs such as tulips or daffodils must be planted in the fall or early winter to bloom in spring because they require a long period of cool temperatures to spark the biochemical process that causes them to flower. In fall, its important to get them into the ground before the ground freezes. They need time to develop strong create greater color impact in the garden, plant clusters of To flowers together in same-colo- r blocks or bouquets. Visually, you get more bang for the buck One trick: try positioning similar bulbs in a triangular planting pattern in the garden, with the point of the triangle towards the front and the long leg towards the back. The result: it will look as if you planted more flowers than you did. Generally, larger bulbs should be planted 3 to 6 inches apart, smaller bulbs 1 to 2 inches apart. 4. Q. Spring weather is often so erratic. What should I do if we get warm weather followed by a cold snap and my bulbs are already up? A. Nothing. Tulips and other bulbs are tough. They can usually take what Mother Nature dishes out. When the weather turns, dont dash outside to cover bulbs with extra weather protection A short freeze wont do lasting damage to young bulb shoots and buds, though it may burn already open blossoms. Many, such as snowdrops, crocuses, and early rock garden narcissi are supposed to come up in very early spring, even peeking through the snow. Mother Nature has provided them with the means to survive. An unseasonable warm spell may cause some bulbs to bloom earlier than anticipated, roots. 2. Q. Its February and I just but in most cases wont result in found a bag of bulbs that I forgot damage. 5. Q. Should I apply mulch? to plant. Do I save them till next spring-flowerin-g early-sproutin- g Spring-flowerin- g year? If they are still firm and plump, plant them now. Bulbs are living plants, not seeds. They cannot wait, they will dry out. Either chill them in the refrigerator for use indoors as forced bulbs or somehow get them into the ground outside. Because they are so tough and contain a full storehouse of food, your bulbs will try their best to bloom no matter how late it is in the season. This is a case of nothing ventured, nothing gained Chances are you may still get some results, even if you plant them late. 3. Q. Ive been told to plant bulbs in clusters why is this important? A. Groups of bulbs make a much nicer show than individual soldiers marching single file A. No! How deep? When? A. Mulch is not required but it is often beneficial. Three inches is plenty. Wait until the ground cools down. Contrary to popular notions, mulching over bulbs is meant to retain soil moisture and keep the ground temperatures cool and stable, not to serve as a warm winter blanket (except in the very coldest climates). Mulch just before the ground freezes. Applying mulch too early in the season, when the ground is still soft and warm, can invite infestations by field mice and other critters who like to burrow in to establish winter quarters (and no doubt dig up tasty tulip treats!) Source: Brent L. USU Extension Horticulturist Gle-dhi- ll, s Myrna Trauntvein Correspondent Central Valley Medical Center was the scene of a visit hosted by the National Health Policy Forum this past week where 25 congressional and agency health staff members ate lunch, toured the facilities and were recipients of information shared by a panel discussion. Central Valley Medical Center was honored to take part in the site visit," said Mark Stoddard, administrator of Central Valley Medical Center and president of Rural Health Management Corporation. The event, held Thursday, featured participants of the rural Utah health profession in the panel discussion. Invited to participate, in addition to Stoddard, were: Dr. Michael Peterson, Central Valley Medical Center Chief of Staff; Arda Morrel, Executive Director of Wayne County Medical Clinic; Mark Dailey, administrator of Tooele Valley Regional Medical Center; and Dr. Wain Allen, own- er of the Coalville and Kamas Health Centers. Stoddard told those attending some requirements of gov- emment made it more than dif-ficult for rural health care facilities. Central Valley Medical Center intends to build a new facility, he said. The expense to improve the current building to meet fire code is so excessive that the money would be better spent that Each year Utah celebrates its rich archaeological, paleontological, Native American, and historic heritage with informative lectures, programs, activities, Native craft demonstrations, and archaeological ancj paleontologi-,ca- l site visits during Utah Pre--' history and Heritage Week. ' Help promote Utahs exciting past by entering the Utah Prehistory and Heritage Week Poster Contest. Cash prizes will be offered in three categories: Grand contest winner: $250; Secondary school winner: $100; Elementary school winner: $100. This contest is open to professional artists, starving artists, student artists, and creative citizens of any description. Artists may choose any material or design. The principal elements of the design should depict aspects of Utah archaeology, paleontology, Native American cultures, andor historic settlers. The post- - eagle which emphasizes soaring high in all they do and learn. TheJ staff of 55 professionals and go ls S. Main St. in Levan (that's the old Post Office) Hours are 12 - 5 PM. Mon. - Fri. 7 for an appointment or you can call 1 623-497- Great Dasin Home Inspection Service through d on-tas- Phone (435) 623-415- 16" wide ers should be less and 24" long. The poster contest is sponsored by the Divisions of State History and Parks and Recreation, Utah Geological Survey, Trust Lands, Bureau ,of Land Management, Utah Statewide Archaeological ' Society, Utah Friends of Paleontology, U.S. Forest Service, and National Park Service. Posters should be submitted no later than January 1,( 1999, to the nearest chapter of the Utah Statewide Archaeological Society, or Antiquities, Division of State History, 300 Rio Grande, Salt Lake City, Utah 84101. Visit our Prehistory Week web page to see the 1998 poster and post- ers of other states: www.history.state.ut.u8prehist. For information, contact Renae Weder (801)533-352- 9 or Ron Rood (801)533-356- 4 at the Division of State History. Nephi Elementary, is to see that those students who are struggling with reading and math skills receive the necessary individual attention to bring them up to grade level. Dr. Mikkelsen is also excited about the possibility of every student having the opportunity to work individually with RSVP Volunteers. Kathy Erickson, Six County RSVP Coordinator, is working 25-3- 0 Is reminding home buyers An inexpensive home inspection how could save you a lot of money later when purchasing an existing home. 6 P k' and-yo- one-on-o- Lwi ' "The in offering an updated facility." corporation is unique in Panel participants answered that each farifity stands on its questions asked by the congres- own," said Stoddard. However, sional delegation and discussed by joining together, these indethe challenges facing health care pendent facilities have been J strengthened individually and as delivery in rural areas. Of particular interest are an organization. "Health care facilities in rural ways in which rural and frontier services fit into the overall Utah areas are essential, not only to health marketplace, emergency provide health care, but also for preparedness relative to chemi- - ' economic reasons, said Dailey. cal waste storage, components of In many cases, the availability rural and frontier health delivr of health care services within the area is a primary concern of inery and financing, private-publi- c partnerships, rural providers dividuals looking to build new in transition as a result of mar- businesses. differ in size Rural and hospitals targeted ketplace changes, health care service for Native and services offered. "A common Americans and migrant work- problem of the rural facility is centered around staffing isers, said Stoddard. Specifically, the effects of fed- sues hiring and retention of eral and state health policies and qualified personnel, said Dailey. the impact on rural health care Another problem for some ruinstitutions were the focus of sev- ral inhabitants is the distance eral questions, said Stoddard. they, particularly the elderly,, As part of the panel, Stoddard would be forced to travel for pri- described the services provided mary services if there were no by Central Valley Medical Cen- - health care facilities nearby. The ter and the Nephi Medical Clin- - fragility of health suffered by ic. Rural Health Management some would put them in greater Corporation was established to jeopardy if they were forced to assist individual hospitals and travel to other counties for serclinics with the ability to improve vice. One of the questions asked by their viability and offer quality health care services to their com- visiting delegation members was munities served, he said. what effect cuts and changes Stoddard said this was imposed by federal policy had on .achieved through shared servic- - rural health care. es and information, collective Panel members agreed that in resulted the these reductions make it increaswhich bargaining ability to purchase essential ingly difficult for the rural facilequipment, buying contracts, ities to remain profitable and and efforts which enhanced the survive. No matter how difficult things individual hospital and the orgabecome for medical care providnization as a whole. ers, for example, financial reductions to health care in rural areas are always more extreme. It is evident that rural areas experience greater challenges and extensive training and work together to plan and implement a climate at the closely with Principal Betty school. Mikkelsen, to develop an orgaAlthough the SORT reading nized, efficient volunteer protests administered at the begin- gram at Nephi Elementary ning of the school year indicated School. The emphasis of the volthat the majority of students at unteer effort will be to build a Nephi Elementary are within pool of RSVP Volunteers train normal range for the state aver- the volunteers so that they are age, there are students in each prepared to give individual assisof the grades who need individu- tance to students in a manner al attention and assistance in that will be beneficial to the staff reading and math. The teachers and the students and to schedand staff at Nephi Elementary ule volunteer time at the school are among the best in the state, to fit the volunteers individual but no matter how dedicated life style and still provide a tuthey are, it is impossible to teach toring program that the teachers stunew concepts, keep can rely on. dents challenged and Six County RSVP needs YOU, and also take class time to work will enjoy RSVP!! Please individually with students need- call Kathy Erickson, toll free, at assistance. ing today to become The priority community need Six County RSVP ofthe first part that RSVP Volunteers are ur- project in Juab County. Tbgeth-e- r gently needed to address at we can make a difference! child-centere- Stop by at 8 IO VjOuJUO'U UUV Poster contest to be bold tor 1 900 Prehistory & Heritage YJcoh than PBCvl Shane has finally opened his metalworking shop cdOd:: 7aD0ov From page 6 KKsO j gOdodugD IXIggCuuD : PcOOojT Banks County (Jgent Wednesday, November 4,1998 .5 By Jeff Prom Goar Nsphi, Utah 888-899-44- difficulties. Oftentimes, for exampll, government grants are offered to d rural or areas and outreach programs are offered in an effort to compensate for reduced reimbursement. Although the grants are helpful, they do not make up the difference in lost J revenue. "Urban facilities rec&ve entitlements which are far more superior to grants sqid Stoddard. In addition, many times when government policy is established, there is no distinction made between the rural and urban institutions that are affected. One grave concern of rural health care providers is the level of reimbursement that will be offered for Medicare, outpatient under-serve- services, managed care, and Medicare Managed care pro- grams. The closing of multiple agencies offering home health services to the elderly and home bound has a great effect oq rural health. "Due to significant reductions and caps imposed by the' government, said Stoddard, "many of the agencies have been forced out of business. ; House Bill 216 is a successful piece of legislation that considered the HMO patients living in 1 rural areas. In summary, the panel agreed, the greatest challenge facing Utah rural hospitals today is the ability to remain viable' and provide die health care services required by those in the smaller communities while being forced to accept continued cuts, reduced reimbursements, and more restrictive initiatives introduced by both state and federal governments. What can I do to help youth succeed in mv IOijp'j edfiftmlftity? Answer by: Tom Lee, Utah State people. Give some time. Their University Extension Family and future is our future,' Besides, Human Development Specialist theyre fun to be around! As parents, grandparents and Provide good work environother adults concerned about the ments for young people as an youth in our communities, we employer.' Employers can build might wonder what we can do to character and skills in them as help them succeed. Some things they mentor, foster initiative, we can all do on an individual and compliment good work. basis to interact with young peoSupport policies that allow ple and help them succeed are: employed parents their needed Smile at kids. Acknowledge them flexibility to be involved in the as you pass them in the commu- lives of their children. Employers that give parents flexibility nity. Learn the names of young peo- in work schedules so that they ple in your neighborhood or con- can attend a parent teacher congregation. Learn their names and ference or take a child to the doctor are strengthening adosay hi regularly. Take an interest in the activi- lescents by supporting the famties of young adults. Talk to them ily. about their interests. Young peoWhen we hear about youth ple need support from caring violence, teen pregnancy and adults outside their family. Help substance abuse, the problems them feel important. Support can seem too big for us to do community efforts to see youth as anything about them. But each resources rather than problems. of us can make a difference by Help others see them as resourc- - , being youth builders in our es rather than liabilities, teach- homes, neighborhoods, schools, ers or volunteers in youth organi- congregations, Workplaces and zations dont get recognized for communities. Such individual the vital role they play. efforts will add up to a positive Involve youth in the decisions future for young people. 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