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Show 7 The SunNews. Wednesday. Mav 29. 1991 "It's Utah continues to survive a misleading report" says Utah Farm Bureau national employment downturn Utah Labor Market Report Utahs April jobless rate fell one-tenof a percent of a percentage point to 4.0 percent from a revised in March. Although Utah 4.1 continues to see some layoffs, overall employment expansion remains strong enough to push unemployment lower. About 32,800 Utahns were out of work in April - this was 1,600 fewer than in the same month last year. Utah should be able to escape any serious effects from the current national downturn. Unemployment is down and job growth is holding strong. IN fact, Utahs economy ranks with the top economies in the nation. In 1990, Utah was fourth in the nation in terms of job expansion. Between April 1990 and April 1991, Utah created 29,700 net new jobs. During that same period some industries did feel the downturns pinch. For example: "Georgia Pacific announced a layoff of about 40 people at the Sigurd gypsum plant. Total plant employment is about 100 workers. "Valley Camp Coal in Carbon County gave 60 day notice of impending layoffs to 84 of its mining employees. At another Carbon County coal mine, U.S. Fuel reduced its force by about 130 miners in April. th Its a harvest of misleading figures and a distortion of government studies, with alternative methods. The report water pollution. C. Booth Wallentine, UFB executive vice president said the report lists reductions in pesticide use the Natural Resources Defense Council claims can be achieved claims herbicide use can be reduced up to while insecticides can be reduced up to The report was filed for California, but what happens in California, is often a harbinger of things to come in other states, said Wallentine. The NRDC study used a 1964-198- 2 reporting period to show a 175 increase in the use of pesticides on major crops such as cotton, com, rice, soybeans, and wheal But Wallentine said thatEPA studies show pesticide use rates on major crops have fallen since 1982, a decline not reflected in the nRDC , was the Utah Farm Bureaus reply' to a study be environmentalists of alleged farm chemical and fertilizer-cause- d ground- - SCS Precip 50, updates Precipitation updates The Soil Conservation SNOTEL Precipitation update as of Monday , May 20 for the Sevier River Basin is as follows: Midway Valley, 21.7 inches of precipitation year to date; 71 of average. Farnsworth Lake, 18.1 inches to date. 93 of average. Pickle Keg, 26.2 inches to date; of average. Kimberly Mine, 26.7 inches to date; 90 of average. Gooseberry Ranger Station, 22.3 inches to date; 109 of average. Beaver Dams, 18.9 inches to date, 77 of normal. Harris Flat, 12 inches to date, 87. Long Valley Junction, 13.4 inches to date, 102 of normal. The highest levels in the state include: Little Grassy, on the Virof gin River Basin, with 125 normal;' Lily Lake, Bear River Drainage, 1 12; Hayden Fork, Bear River, 107;Lakefork 65; 64. f Too much watering cause fungus - wilt Thomas A. Reeve USU Extension Agent During rainy weather such as weve had recently, its advisable f to turn off your automatic sprinkling system. This will help conserve moisture. Most plants dont need the added moisture from the sprinkler system. There may be one or two areas you should look at: One would be under eaves of the house or overhanging roofs that extend out. Underneath these areas the moisture may not be getting through. During long periods of rain, where the ground doesnt really have time to dry out, several things can happen to plants. Warm moist weather is ideal for development of fungus and disease. Seeds planted can before the rainstorm may not germinate, many may rot during this period of time. Peas will have a lot of fusarium root rot in them and will die early. Flowers can also develop root rot. Many shrubs and ornamental plants will develop root rot. Shrubs and ornamental plants will turn yellow. May need to add iron to turn plants green. After rains have stopped it would pay to let the soil around your yard and house dry a while before starting sprinkling again. Wait until you see signs of moisture stress in your lawn. Grass takes on a grayish green or purplish cast when it suffers from lack of water. Utah State University annual broke horse sale Seasoned and hardy horses will be available at Utah State University during a broke horse sale June 8, at 5 p.m. The 7th annual horse sale, held at 1550 North 600 East, Logan, is free and open to the public. More than 500 people from Utah, Montana, Idaho and Nevada attended the sales event last year, noted JWayne McArthur, USU lecturer with the Animal, Dairy & Veterinary Sciences Department. All 48 horses will be broke and ready to ride. They are guaranteed sound. The older horses have been study. The NRDC also urged taxation of pesticides and fertilizers and other incentives to encourage use of alternative practices. Wallentine says the nations farmers and ranchers are already being taxed to the Basin, Duchesne River drainage, 110. Lowest levels include: Donkey Reservoir, Esclante River Basin, 44 of normal; Webster Flat, Virof norgin River drainage, 62 South Eastern Jackson, mal; Camp Pine Creek on Utah Basin, the Sevier River Basin, ridden on roads and in the mountains. They all have experienced trail obstacles. Some have worked with stock and on the rope, McArthur explained. Many of the animals would make good horses for women or 4-- H youth. The horses may be inspected prior to the sale beginning at 1 p.m. Video previews of all horses will be available before the June 8 sale. For more information call McArthur 1 days, or 563-569- 2 80. hilt. . Wallentine notes that in the past several years. Farm Bureau has instituted well testing programs. The organization has distributed nearly one million self help checklists to help farmers analyze their farming practices toward the prevention of groundwater contamination. The NRDC study is primarily a rehash of earlier reports issued by EPA an other government agencies, and fails to acknowledge the many gains already made in agriWallentine continued. culture, Farm Bureau acknowledges our responsibility in safeguarding the environment and the production of a safe and wholesome food supply, and will continue to help farmers and ranchers work to that end. WESTENSKOWS pated. At the onset of the special regulations in 1985, we reduced our stocking numbers by half, but we still carried too many fish in the river. As the older age class dies out, well be able to regulate the density of fish at a lower level to encourage better growth of the Fish. This will improve the fishery because overcrowding stunts fish growth. By maintaining fish numbers at a lower density, each fish will move more room and more resources to grow. Due to the changes in the weather, fishing in the Flaming GorgeGreen River areas has been unpredictable. Fishing will pick up when temperatures reach 50 degrees. Weve seen two year old and older rainbow trout in the creels from Sheep Creek Bay, the Antelope area and near inlet streams, Brayton said. Biologists from the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources last week rainplanted 33,000 bow trout and 8,000 brook trout in the Green River below Flaming Gorge dam. According to Steve Bray ton, fisheries project leader on the Green River, the fish are about 6-- 8 inches long now and should be inches by next winaround 12-1- 3 ter. Preliminary results from the Green River spring electro-fishin- g survey also look good. Most of the older, skinny fish appear to have died out this winter, which is a The good sign, Brayton said. fish fat and are remaining healthy. Due to the changes in regulations, the Green River was actually overstocked with fish. Anglers didnt harvest as many fish as we antici vflggisasKfcvg Drop off your Lawnmowers Tillers Bicycles for Repairs (MKSDgHiB SAFETY COALITION you fide a steel horse wear a helmet," "If Monument to pioneer girl will be unveiled soon BOTH LEGS AMPUTATED WITHOUT ANESTHESIA parties to bring the handcart com- Nellie Pucell Unthank arrived pany to Salt Lake city, both of her in the United States from her nalegs were amputated just below the knee with a butchers knife and a tive England at age nine, with her old sister, carpenters saw without the benefit parents and of anesthesia. Maggie. Nellie and Maggie then continHer parents had been among the Saint converts ued on to Cedar City with other first Latter-da- y members of the handcart company . baptized in 1837 by Heber C. Kimball and his six associates, the first missionaries of the Church in Great Britain, 19 years earlier. Without sufficient funds to buy an ox team and wagon, the Pucells, with other British immigrants, built handcarts in Iowa, and began their journey west, with about 600 others, on July 27, 1856. All went well until the company neared the mountains. Early snow hit, and the temperatures dropped The cold and food drastically. in the deaths of resulted shortages mother Nellies many, including and father. Nellies feet were frozen, and after Brigham Young sent rescue . Morton International announced a major expansion plan at its automobile airbag plant in Brigham City. IF all goes well, an additional 4,000 workers will be hired at the plant. Jetway Systems, Incorporated obtained two contracts worth $20 million. Most orders seem now to be coming from airports rather than airlines. Phoenix based Imsamet, Incorporated will break ground on a $1 million salt cake recycling facility outside of Wendover. Expansion continues in the Uintah Basin. Oil exploration is up and the areas housing glut has largely been eliminated. 41,000 trout planted near Flaming Gorge recently SAYS MOTORCYCLE 14-ye- ar New businesses expecting to hire a good number of Utahns include: - She later married William Unthank and bore six children. Nellie took in washing and also knitted stockings, carded wool and crocheted table pieces for sale in order to help support her family. She died in Cedar City at the age of 68. bronze monument to A life-siz- e Nellie will be dedicated August 3, during services at Cedar Citys Randall Hall, by President Gordon B. Hinckley, first counselor in the LDS Church Presidency. Jerry Anderson, sculptor of the monument, depicts Nellie as a nine-yeold beginning the handcart journey west. ar If you ride a steel horse, use some horse sense, wear a helmet! Thats the message the Utah Coalition for Motorcycle Safety is sending to all motorcycle riders. According to the Office of Highway Safety, 881 Utahns were involved in motorcycle accidents in 1989, and over 75 of them were not wearing helmets. Head injury can physically and emotionally destroy a persons life. Large medical and rehabilitation expenses can be equally devastating to the person and his family. The Coalition offers the following Code of the West: Always wear a helmet and other riding gear. Utah law requires riders under 18 to wear helmets, but every operator and passenger should wear one all the time. A jacket, tong pants, boots or shoes and gloves are also important Bright colors help other motorists to see you. Have a motorcycle license. In 1989, 10 out of 23 motorcycle fatalities in Utah were unlicensed 752-125- 6 riders. Passing a motorcycle operator licensing test ensures the operator has at least the minimum of information and skill. Take a Motorcycle Skill Enhancement Course. Weber State University in conjunction with the Motorcycle Safety Foundation offers a beginning riding and streets skills course and a course for experienced riders. They are available at six Utah locations. Call toll free, for the course nearest you. Never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Dont loan your motorcycle to a friend who is untrained, unlicensed, or who is not wearing a helmet, or who is under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Following the code will help motorcyclists ride more safely. The Coalition also wants to remind automobile drivers to watch for motorcyclists. Too often motorcycle and automobile collisions occur because motorists just dont see the motorcycle coming. to IHMooo Get the Information you need to make a difference in your community! Intelligent people get involved with their hometown newspaper. On June 3rd, big changes are coming to cable. ENCORE begins, bringing you the hit movies of the Sixties, Seventies and Eighties, uncut, commercial-free- , 24 hours a day. Movies like Chariots of Fire, Rocky, Patton, Cleopatra, The Gauntlet, and hundreds more. Best of all, you can watch ENCORE during June or no charge. At the same time, were rearranging your cable channels, to make it even more convenient to find your favorite shows and programs. Details are coming 528-311- 1 529-783- 9 in the mail. ENCORE and the channel changes. They both start June 3rd. . I v I |