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Show Page 8 Nephi, Utah Wednesday, December 2, 1998 vct CfrOEGOa popGQ; C7G oOgdO 'uOQ1 pl?0p(p?Q Revs Qnd Vievs From iloor Coont Qgent VJinScrising your yard Do you ever wonder what you should do to protect your landscape from winter damage? Lets first consider snow storms. If you have tall shrubs under your eaves, you would be well advised to bind their branches loosely with heavy twine and possibly burlap to help them retain their shape if snow from the roof happened to slide onto them. Take a soft kitchen broom around your yard with you after a heavy, wet snowstorm and gently bounce snow off trees from the underside of branches. If a small plant is completely covered, leave it. The snow will act as an insulator and protector. Do not shovel snow from around the base of a shrub or tree. The snow will help support the lower branches and insulate the roots system. If the storm occurs before the leaves have fallen from a deciduous tree, try to gently bounce the snow from those branches that are heavily bowed. Do not try to remove all of the snow, and dont pull on the tip of the branch or whip the branches up and best thing is to do nothing. Do not try to use warm water to re- move the ice. The sudden shock of heat can severely damage a plant. Tree wraps will help prevent sun scald, which can be a problem with our winter sunshine and cold temperatures. Loosely wrap the tree from ground level to bottom branches. Do not use plastic as it can build up heat and severely damage the tree. The object is not to keep the tree warm, but to keep it cold! CHRISTMAS TREES Dry Christmas trees can be dangerous in the house because the needles and branches contain a large amount of resin. Cut trees should be treated like cut flowers. As soon as a tree is cut it should be placed in water. Unfortunately, fewer and fewer ofus are able to go out and cut our own trees. The trees we buy from commercial lots have been harvested weeks in advance of the selling season. Be aware of this and choose the freshest tree possible. When you get home, cut off the bottom 2 or 3 inches of the trunk to expose the fresh wood. down. Keep your tree in water until you We seldom have ice storms take it down. Source: Bill Varga, here, but if that were to occur, USU Botanical Gardens try to sit back and relax. The n Part ms What Is The Cost Of Raising A mbs Child Today? 2 U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates on costs of raising a child do not predict exactly what a particular family will spend but indicate trends. Urban families in the West spend more on their children than families in other parts of the U.S. (urban midwest and rug ral areas have the lowest expenses). Households with one child spend an average of 24 more on the single child, and those with three or more children spend an average of 23 less on each child. The older children are, the more they cost. The more income parents have, the more they spend on their children. The lower the income of a family, the larger the percentage of income spent on children. Single parent households generally have lower incomes, but for the younger child in a d household, expense patterns are much the same for single and families. For families with children, the trends in spending demonstrate the importance of financial planning and budgeting. We know that the expense of raising a child grows as the child gets oldchild-rearin- two-chil- child-rearin- g two-pare- nt Each winter, tens of thou- posed pipes with insulation. Typsands of lives are disrupted by ically, the thicker the insulation, water pipes that freeze and the better it protects the pipes break. But, with just a few pre- from freezing. The insulation, cautions, you can prevent this which could be an insulating pipe from happening in your home. sleeve, should be carefully What causes pipes to burst? wrapped, with the ends butted Last year, researchers from the tightly and joints wrapped with University of Illinois discovered tape. that breaks in a pipe occur Other tips for preventing your where it is weakest from rising pipes from freezing are: water pressure. Pressure will Disconnect garden hoses and, begin to build after an ice clog if practical, use an indoor valve to has formed. Water pressure can shut off and drain water from rise to as much as 4,000 pounds pipes leading to outside faucets. per square inch. And a" This reduces the chances the short (3 millimeters) span of pipe just inside the house crack in a pipe can unleash will freeze. When the water is more than 250 gallons (946 li- turned back on, check inside the ters) of water a day ruining house for aiiy leaks or broken floors, carpets, furniture and pipes. If you are going away for an personal belongings. Pipes can freeze anywhere extended period of time, be sure due to exposure from cracks or to maintain adequate heat inside holes in siding or because of your home. Set the thermostat no pipes being placed in outside lower than 55 degrees (12 degrees walls with inadequate insula- Celsius). It also makes sense to tion. With the onslaught of La . shut off and drain the water sysNina, homeowners should not tem. If you have a fire protection take this winter lightly. sprinkler system in your house, it tempera- will be deactivated when the watures are expected throughout ter is shut off. When its especially cold where the North. Homeowners can take a big you live, let the hot and cold faustep toward preventing damage cets drip overnight and open cabto their pipes by protecting ex- - inet doors to allow heat to get to Cooler-than-norm- al are-bu- Utah State University Exten- er. Parents must be on the alert for ways to save money by prac- ticing good consumer skills. In addition, they may consider upgrading their skills to improve their earning power. Parents should consciously set financial priorities, plan their w ThePrudcnticI1 ere and Equal Houainq regwiered Opportune 224-901- 1 aervee merle elThe Audeniel Inemwoe Company and Opardid. (i) Each Company IndapandanMyOwnad PUD3 lOl r I If 1 1 d Amwiee Sharpening Service knives Gunsmithing Custom Knives -- Saturday, December 5, 1998 -- Annual Bed k Breakfast Christmas Tour 10 am-- 5 pm Messiah at Snow College 7:00 pm - Light Parade Manti City 6 00 pm Festival of the Piftata scissors saws all types Stop by at 81 S. Main St. in Levan (that's the old Post Office) Hours are 12 - 5 PM. Mon. - Fri. or you can call for an appointment 623-497- 7 . , vOfWIfaVK, NCwl, MWQWI Fan DaMvvyftcfc-u- p UtMfOoai Ground Laval Accm 41 977-tZZ- S (800)370-011- 1 ir AOxSat 12' 12 4M warn I too Sm M Ufca Gr. Ut RCTUGERATED UNITS AVAILABLE 0 Uco CctvIco it rior STOW-I- T (801) Crc s2 Dcc!n v' V Is reminding home buyers An inexpensive home inspection now could save you a lot of money later when purchasing an existing home. Phone (435) 623-415- 6 i,x iiti ,1ia 10 ACRES IN COUNTY $50,000. LaDaun' 2.45 ACRES ZONED $159,000. Call LaDaun. COMMERCIAL BUILDING IN NEPHI. PRICED TO SELL Call LaDaun. Now at 61 South Main. Nephi Cal1 H-- C, INCOME PROPERTY Duplex 2 bedroom units. $38,500. THREE BEDROOM HOME with extra lot Large laundry room, tra garage for toys. $11 3,500. Call LaDaun. ex- BEST BUYS STARTER HOME with 3 bedroom possible. Only $87,500. Call LaDaun. MUST SEE 2 or 3 bedroom home with new paint, garage, on large lot with irrigation. Only $88,500. NEW ON MARKET 5 bedrooms with master suite, 3 baths, family room, game room, garage, $1 39,900. Can LaDaun. 2-c- ar 2-c- ar STOW-I- T FEATURES Maty Duty ScaaI Construction i, ONE ACRE INDUSTRIAL LOT IN NEBO AGENCY INC. NEPHI. $40,000. Call LaDaun. 0 Shane has finally opened his metalworking shop r Very workable seller! $104,900. NEPHI Brand new custom home! 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, garage! Sprinklers, Great area! $134,900. Bring all offers. NEPHI Classic Victorian! 5 bedrooms, 21 baths, 3,000 SF. Must sell! Very workable. Seller 100 financing. Lease option! Dont miss this one. Excellent price at $129,900. NEPHI Beautiful Victorian, very charming, excellent condition. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, negotiable seller. Bring all offers! $122,000. NEPHI Foreclosure! $89,900 possible $0 DOWN!!! 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, fenced! Deal of a lifetime. Call now! STOP PAYING RENT!!! Now is the best time to buy with the low interest rates! Ive helped many first time buyers get into their first home with $0 DOWN! Ask me how! NEfS-?20- (gimiffit&ifr PSl 0 1886, yngi-.- h ,onri0i . 2-c- ar Prudential Realty Associates about the patients medical conditions, including what drugs theyre taking, can mean the . . train the right Office (801) i - NEPHI Just Listed! 3 bedroom, 1 bath, charming older home! Animal ' rights! kf2j person. 623-411- 0 conditions. Why the refrigerator? The refrigerator is probably the easiest and simplest place to find in anyones house, the easiest place for emergency personnel to look for information, says Jeanne Kennedy, director of the Office of Community and Patient 'A Relations at Stanford Hospital and Clinics, ox vO.Zti HOTTEST ON MARKET! able personal assistant needed for local real estate agent. Res. (435) CdGGuDG y0? Highly motivated depend- Nancy May mcoaofl nities and civic organizations in a variety oflocations nationwide, says Raiter. But even in communities without such a program, individuals could place a note on the refrigerator calling attention to a vial inside, she suggests. Alternatively, the medical information itself could be placed on the refrigerator door with a magnet or tape, although that obviously reduces privacy under everyday" TOTFC!!! utes are precious, knowing Please Recycle! , Gm Will 2. r Area announced the new fees for Fillmore Field Office: Richfield 1999. Starting January 1, 1999, Field Office, 150 East 900 North, the fees will be $6.00 for daily Richfield UT 84701; Fillmore use and annual fees will be Field Office, 35 East 500 North, $55.00 for the first vehicle and Fillmore, UT 84631. $30.00 for the second vehicle. The decal when purchased 0 Both the first and second vehi- must be affixed to the left comer cle must be registered to the of windshield or left front side same person. window for this permit to be val- - a Annual permits will be avail- id. The decal will not be valid if able December 1, 1998. Passes affixed in a tinted area or to the will be available at the Visitor back windows. FGOSCDGFG rJuD 797-153- 80638-000- fdgOujg 0 0 Your refrigerator can help difference between life and death, notes Raiter. When placparamedics and other emergency responders quickly locate ining information in the fridge, formation that caregivers may many people also include docu-- i ments such as a durable power need in order to help you durof attorney or a do ing an emergency. not resuscitate form or advance Particularly if you are a senior citizen or suffer from a w directives to clarify their wishes chronic disease, its a good idea for treatment under certain con-'- v to put a note on your refrigeraditions, she adds. tor to help the responders locate 1 ) The Vial of Life program is vital information inside, such as "spohhored BjrhospitalsfBffim'tf- lists of medications you might be taking, descriptions of medical conditions, advance directives and the names of clergy, relatives or others who should be notified promptly in an emergency, says Joan Raiter, coordinator of the Vial of Life program at Stanford Hospital and Clinics. . . The Bureau of Land Manage- Center, through the mail from ments Little Sahara Recreation the Richfield Field Office or the 8m sion. For assistance in setting up a plan for savings andor debt reduction, contact your local USU Extension county agent to enroll in the Money 2000 Program. Access the 1997 report of ExIn the community around penditures on Children by Famthis educational proStanford, ilies on the web at: gram encourages paramedics http:www.usda.govfcscnpp and other rescue personnel to crc97.pdf. For more information, contact your local USU Exten- routinely check the refrigerator sion county agent or the USU door for a special sticker or note Extension Family Resource indicating the resident has vital information stored inside. Management Specialist at (435) In our program we provide 5 1533. interested area residents with Liz Gorham is Utah State Unisticker to a place on the refrigReversity Extension Family medical informaa blank erator, source Management Specialist tion form, a vial in which to store the form and a red sticker to place on the refrigerator door to alert emergency personnel This Newspaper and all that the information vial is ininserts included are side, says Raiter. recyclable In an emergency, when min- Seal leaks that allow cold air inside. Look for air leaks around electrical wiring, dryer vents and pipes. Use caulk or insulation to keep the cold out and the heat in. In severe wind chill, a, tiny opening can let in enough cold air to cause a pipe to freeze. For a free brochure that includes additional tips for preventing frozen pipes, write: No Frozen Pipes, Public Affairs Department, State Farm Insurance, 3001 8th Ave., Greeley, CO Little Sahara Recreation Area announces Coes Cor 1909 p0fl udOgD Brnto pre-hospit- al spending in advance of purchase and review the adequacy of their life and disability insurance. t These a few of the financial management'skills to be sharpened through the Money 2000 Program sponsored by uninsulated pipes under sinks on exterior walls. Insulate pipes in your homes crawl space or attic. The more insulation you use, the better protected your pipes will be. An insulating pipe sleeve, heat tape or thermostatically controlled heat cables are probably your best bets. Be sure to use products approved by an independent testing organization, such as Underwriters Laboratories Inc., and only for the use intended (exterior or interior) by the LcDsun: 623-277- 3, Wcllcce: 623-453- 5, peger 1 -peger COO-21 329-C5C- Ob: 2-C3- 44 3 A |
