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Show Qlimes-cfo- '(Elje Nephi, Utah s Page 2 President of Dodge Rodeo to attend the Ute Stampede The Ute Stampede is honored to have Steve Gander, President of Dodge Rodeo in attendance all three nights of the rodeo. The Annual Painter Motors provides, Brent Gibson, National Di- rector for Dodge Rodeo, Inc. and Steve Gander, President of Dodge Rodeo, Inc. will be County Fairgrounds with honored guests at this years performances at. 8:00 p.m. events. each night. With attendance Dodge Rodeo is a 6 million of 18,000, this rodeo contindollar sponsor of 600 rodeos ues to be a premiere PRCA annually from National Little rodeo. Britches Rodeos to National Through the Dodge Rodeo Senior Pro Rodeo and all levProgram, Painter Motors has els in between. In addition, been a proud sponsor of this Dodge is the official vehicle Dodge Series Rodeo for the of the PRCA (Professional past 6 years and will contin- Rodeo Cowboys Association). ue to be exclusive automotive They are proud to be in their 23rd year of providing event sponsor again this year. Patrick Painter of Painter marketing at the grass roots Motors says that the relationlevel for rodeos such as the ship between the rodeo and Ute Stampede Rodeo. dealership has been a good Flying U Rodeo, the Ute one. We like being involved Stampede Committee, along with wholesome community with Painter Dodge feel priviactivities and rodeo exempli leged to have Steve and Brent Ute Stampede Rodeo will be held July at the Juab 10-1- 2 Wednesday... Mostly sunny... Highs near 95. Lows in the lower 60s Thursday ... Mostly sunny... Highs near 90 Independence day ... Mostly clear... Lows near 60... Highs near 95 Saturday ... Mostly clear... Lows in the upper 50s... Highs near 95 Sunday ... Mostly clear... Lows in the upper 50s... Highs near 95 Monday ... Mostly clear... Lows near 60... Highs near 95 mid 50s... Ilighs in the mid 80s of U invites nominations for annual visit our rodeo. Steve works Veterans Day out of Ottumwa, Iowa, and Brent from Ogden. Commemoration Bob Day says that he thinks it really neat that of 600 rodeos they can go Program to, they pick ours as one. The University of Utah Lets show them some good will host its sixth annual ole country hospitality, Ute Veterans Day CommemoraStampede style, says Day. tion Program on November 11 to honor Utah veterans From page 1 who have served our country in military service. Again this year, the U is inviting members of the Utah community to submit nominations for fies that. In addition to the support Area Weather From The Internet U Crickets season. Before they die in the fall, they lay the eggs that will become next years swarm. killing the eggs laid during last years epidemic which may have been more effective than attacking the mature crickets, . However, the state agriculture departments counters that they are working hard to keep the insects in control and have more crew on the ground this year than in the past and are spending more this year than is past. The crickets are an old problem in the west. In fact, the crickets are named after an 1848 infestation that attacked the fields of Mormon settlers. In that infestation thousands of seagulls arrived on the scene to eat the crickets and eliminate the problem. Thousands of seagulls have come to aid in the current infestation BUT there are just too many crickets. The chief weapon being' used by farmers and the state department of agri- culture is carbaryl, an insecticide commonly known as Sevin, said Clark. The poison is mixed with bran and spread before the crickets as they advance, said Clark. The crickets eat the bait and die. The result is that the poisoned carcasses of the dead are eaten by other crickets which then die as In celebration of the 4th of July, The Times-New- s is printing this poem on the request of SSG Shane Johnson of the 1457th ECB who is serving proudly in Baghdad, Iraq representing Nephi City. all the families and friends left behind. To (Author Unknown) I am a small and precious child, My dads been sent to fight. The only place Ill see his face, Is in my dreams at night. He will be gone too many days, For my young mind to keep track. I may be sad, but I am proud. My daddys got your back. honorees. The University has deep respect for all veterans, but because of the advancing age of some who served in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, we are focusing on veterans from those conflicts for this think the state agriculture department, claiming that the years commemoration problem should have tried gram. Some farmers Wednesday, July 2, 2003 I am a caring mother, My son may go to war. My mind is filled with worries, That I have never known before. pro- Everyday I try to keep, My thoughts from turning black. I may be scared, but I am proud. My son has got your back. The nominee must be willing to talk about hisher wartime experience, have been in harms way (hazardous duty) or had combat experience, and currently reside in Utah. Eleven honorees will be selected to receive a commemorative medallion at a ceremony in their honor on November 11 at the University of Utah. I am a strong and loving wife, With a husband soon to go. There are times Im terrified, In a way most never know. I bite my lip, and force a smile, As I watch my husband pack. My heart may break, but I am proud, My husbands got your back. Nominations and supporting materials are due by July 14. Nomination forms are available from the Public Relations Office at the University of Utah, 201 S Presidents Circle, Room 308, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112, or by calling or or by sending an request to floorucomm.utah.edu or to I am a soldier, Serving Proudly, Standing tall. I fight for freedom, Yours by answering this call. and mine, I do my job while knowing, The thanks it sometimes lacks. Say a prayer that Ill come home, Its me whos got your back. J lturnerucomm.utah.edu. cated that their kids spend doesnt like to read). more time in front of the The following tips will help tube than they do engrossed parents find creative ways in tales. (and more time) for reading Seventy-fivpercent of with children: Take books wherever you parents estimate that their child spends one to three go. Keep a supply of books in hours each day watching teleyour car that your child can vision or playing videogames; read while you wait at the only 27 percent estimate that doctors office or stand in their child spends one to line at the store. three hours daily reading for Tune in to your child. fun. Consequently, 43 percent Rather than listen to the raof parents cite TV and s dio while in the car, turn it off as the main reason and have your child read out their child doesnt read more loud from his or her favorite often for pleasure (25 percent book. cite activities, such as sports Make your own chores and music lessons; only six more fun. Have your child percent responded my child read aloud to you while you e video-game- do things around the house, such as washing dishes or folding laundry. Read recipes. While preparing 'dinner, have your child read the recipes to a fun complement to reading books. Learn together. When taking a trip or a walk, bring a book about the things you might see along the way (such as bugs or trees) and learn about them together as you you go. Be a reader yourself. Reading is exercise for the mind and your kids will be more likely to do it if they regularly see you enjoying books. well. Letters to the editor policy... The Times News welcomes opinions from its readers concerning any subject pertinent to Juab County. Letters should be to the point and must include the writers name, address and telephone number. Letters may not be used to replace advertisements, Cards of Thanks, or to list sponsors or participants to a particular event Letters to the editor will be not be accepted from any candiate that has filled for political office or from anyone supporting a filed candidate. Anything unsigned, of a libelous nature, or containing defamatory statements will not be considered for publication. 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All s OF JULY Carnival (1781-1832- Friday July 4lh at the Nephi City Park (Proceeds go to the Boy Scouts of America) d important pleasure reading with their families into daily schedules that feel booked solid. 80 percent of parents of children ages six to 11 read to, or with, their kids at least two or three times per week; in fact, 48 percent of parents report reading to, or with, their children on a daily basis. However, the majority of parents (70 percent) say theyd like to be able to read with their children more than they currently do. What prevents families from burying their collective noses in books together more often? Contrary to popular perception, it isnt necessarily the contemporary child's schedule of school, homework, sports and activities that squeezes pleasure reading out of the picture. According to a recent survey, 81 percent of parents view their own hectic personal schedules as the main barriers to spending time reading with children. Surprisingly, only seven percent of parents fast-pace- news or advertising. FAX: (435) INTERNET Email editor editor6nephitimesnews.com Email publisher publisher6nephitimesnews.com 4 want more time to read with their kids TH d identified their children's schedules as the main bar- rier. Books Compete with TV and Videogames Despite the fact that 88 percent of parents surveyed report their child likes to read (and 57 percent rate their child as an reader), most parents indi- above-average- " 7:00 am Breakfast $3.50 per plate Ham, Eggs, Hot Cakes, Milk and Juice. 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