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Show Messenger-Enterpris- Moroni man takes whistling honors Aden Johnson of Moroni, placed Whistle second in the Inter-Galact- f I Aden and his wife Royce enjoyed three days of good toe tapping music. Musicians came from the Netherlands, Nebraska, Nevada, California, Utah, Texas and other areas. Jack Promoter Arnold of Nebraska is very interested in Aden and asked him to come to Omaha, Nebraska for an appearance in the spring. Also promoter Carl Loll from Sacramento, Calif., extended an invitation to Aden to be in The Horse and Buggy Show, patterned after the Grand Old Opry. Aden has made a cassette tape that is available to the public for a small fee and hopes to produce another in the future. FROM THE DESK OF Your County Agent BY THOMAS REEVE Severe damage can occur to the tree if pruned before a major freeze similar to the one that occurred February I, 1985. Many peach trees and sweet cherries were severely damaged in a few orchards in Utah because they were pruned too early. Peaches, sweet cherries and any other cold sensitive plants should not be pruned until after the coldest part of winter has passed. If you need to start pruning early, prune the hardier fruit varieties, such as apples and pears first. fruit trees should not be pruned heavily until they start bearing fruit. What pruning is done should be to develop the proper tree shape and strong scaffold branches with good crotch angles. The purpose for pruning mature, bearing trees is to maintain production. Any Non-bearin- g or broken limbs should be removed. Make only corrective pruning cuts that are necessary. If the tree has been properly trained, very few (pruned while corrective cuts will have to be made. Crowded conditions should be thinned out. Trees should be opened up to allow light to penetrate through to the interior of the tree. Not only do you get a better quality of fruit with an open tree, but a cleaner fruit since the spray material is more uniformly distributed throughout the tree. My experience has been that people tend to underprune rather than overprune fruit trees. The apple and pear trees produce their crops on two year old wood or older; Peaches and nectarines old produce their crops on one-yewood; and other fruit trees produce a crop on any aged wood. Plants old producing crops on one-yewood are generally pruned heavier to encourage new growth. Apple and be pruned pear trees should moderately so a bunch of new growth is not stimulated. State Board adopts new certification regulations Utah State Board of Education has taken under consideration a proposed major reform of certification requirements. This is the most sweeping change in how teachers and other professional educators are certified since 1965 when the present two-levcertification procedure was adopted. The The proposed reform continues the certification structure, but under the new program, an educator initially entering the system would be given a Basic Certificate valid for two years. During this period of time, the individual would have the opportunity to demonstrate competence on the job. At the end of the two years, the recommendation of the employing school district n (with input from a institution) would be necessary for the educator to receive a or Standard continuing Certificate. If a school district still has an questions regarding individual's performance, a one-yeextension of the Basic Certifi two-lev- teacher-preparatio- ar cation is permitted. The reform emphasizes closer between school districts cooperation n institutions and of higher education in the initial preparation of educators and their first two or three years on the job. Job performance thus becomes the for criteria awarding major certification. permanent In keeping with the policy of the State Board of Education that teachers be appropriately qualified in the subject fields (s) in which they are assigned, the new certification standards for secondary teachers will be subject specific. In other words, secondary teachers will be required to hold subject endorsements that with are their compatible assignment(s), i.e., math, English, social studies, etc. Public have been hearings scheduled to enable those who will be affected by the rule changes to raise and express questions concerns. A hearing will be held at 5 at the Richfield, December Richfield High School at 3:30 p.m. teacher-preparatio- Bats cause concern During the months of August and September several complaints and numerous inquiries concerning bats have been received by the Central Utah District Health Department. People have observed both live and dead bats in their homes or yards and have expressed concern. The and information following recommendations may be helpful to those concerned with bats. beneficial are generally animals because they eat large numbers of insects and thus keep potential pests in' check. However, they themselves may become nuisance pests when they enter a building because of noise, foul odors and droppings beneath their roosts. The best solution for controlling All bats in houses is outside openings V inch diameter or larger should be sealed and roosts on the outside of houses eliminated. is best done in the fall or early spring when bats have migrated to warmer climates. Any one interested in more details on batproofing may contact our office. Bats The problem of greatest concern 2 4 Off in the first annual country music contest, held in Tulare, California recently. His numbers were Yankee Doodle Dandy and Marching Band Medley. He received a plaque and diseased Pag K $75. Many homeowners are wondering if they should prune fruit trees now that leaves are falling off. Most homeowners have only a few fruit trees and should not be thinking about pruning until around the first of March. Thursday, November 7, 1985 e, with bats is that they are carriers of rabies. Because of the possibility of contracting rabies, bats should not be handled without gloves or other protection. Children should be taught not to touch dead bats or to attempt to capture live animals. When dead bats are found they should be buried or burned. If a person is bitten or scratched by a bat they should wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water and immediately contact a physician and the local health department. In the event a person is bitten by a bat the animal responsible should be captured, if possible, and placed in a tight fitting container, kept cold and delivered to the local health department. Only those animals suspected of having bitten or scratched a person will be tested for Trivia Letters We invite Letters to the Editor from our readers. Utters must be brief (we reserve the right to edit to 500 words), not libelous, and in good taste. Letters must be signed and names will be withheld only for justifiable i by Max E. Call National Award Winner reason. Any one writer may not submit a letter more than once a month. Letters exclusively . must be submitted to the Messenger-Enterpris- e . . . in 1981 Three times Best Editor's Column by Utah Press Association Enjoy paper A note from Frank and Alma Wanlass was received by the Messenger last week as follows: Dear Friends, looked forward each catch up on the news from home. It is a kind and generous gesture to provide the Messenger for missionaries and servicemen and we sincerely thank you. We are looking forward to being back home sometime after Dec. I. We have week to We would like you to know how very much we have enjoyed and appreciated receiving the Messenger each week - while we have been serving in the Washington Seattle Mission this past year. Our love F.lder and Sister Frank Wanlass May transplant moose in Joes Valley area The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources has proposed that the Service allow Forest the moose of into the transplanting Joes Valley area. The DWR desires that, during the next several years, 20 to 30 moose be released near Joes Valley. The Joes Valley transplant would be in addition to a supplemental 5 moose in the transplant of 10-1- Scofield area. Between 1973 and 1978 moose were released in the Fish Creek area, near Scofield Reservoir. Expansion of the Fish Creek herd has been hindered due to 56 known illegal moose kills. Despite the high number of illegal kills, moose can still be found in many drainages on the north end of Manti Mountain. A supplemental transplant in the Scofield area and the new transplant near Joes Valley will greatly increase the chances of establishing a moose herd on the Manti. Joes Valley and the adjacent drainages would provide good moose habitat. Moose have proved to be extremely adaptable tp. a wide variety of habitat ' types. Competition for forage between moose and deer, elk or domestic livestock is minimal. This is true because of the differences in forage preferences between moose and these other species and the ability of moose to winter in deep snow. Another factor limiting competition between moose and other wildlife is that moose do not tend to herd-uIt is rare to see a six of moose. more than group This year the Division of Wildlife It is believed that p. Resources sold a bidded permit for moose for $8,000.00 The money from this and other bidded permits will be used to fund moose management programs throughout the state. Transplant stock is available from herds located in northern Utah. The Joes Valley transplant could begin in 1986. Moose are highly visible animals because they are generally unafraid of people. This high visibility contributes to the large number of illegal kills. There have not been any documented illegal kills since 1982. Reasons for the reduced poaching include: reduced access due to flooding and road closures; reduced human population growth in Emery and Carbon counties; increased in poaching public involvement cases; and well publicized, stiff poaching fines. In 1983 a Lehi, Utah man was fined $1,000 restitution, $1,100 reparations (cost of transplanting the moose to the area), and sentenced to six months in jail (suspended upon payment of the fines) and one year probation. Were it not for the illegal kills it is likely that a huntable herd would exist on the north Manti Mountain. With continued public concern and involvement moose poaching can be reduced. The Forest Service is in the process of writing an Environmental Assessment to determine the impact the transplant would have on the environment. The public may contact John Niebergall, District Ranger, Ferron Ranger District to make or comments express concerns. All public comments need to be received by December 12, 1985. Health insurance trends BY DENNIS H1NKAMP The graying of America" and the senior boom are becoming the catch phrases for a changing U.S. population. The combination of the baby boom generation growing up, life expectancies lengthening and a trend towards smaller general families adds up to an older population. This has hundreds of implications for the future of our society. One of the most prominent concerns in the minds of consumers is, what will it do to health care costs?" Both consumers and health insurance providers will have to reevaluate their approach towards health care, according to Helen consumer spokesman Leonard, for the American Council of Life Insurance and the Health Insurance Association of America. She spoke at this years Adult Leaders School on the Utah State University campus Oct. She said consumers have contra- dictory attitudes about health care We complain about the high cost of health care, but when it comes down to our personal health we think money should be no object. Another problem has been that health insurance providers have taken a long time to come around to accepting the notion of paying for preventative medicine, Leonard. Some of the old health insurance stipulations encouraged overspending because providers wouldnt pay for care unless it took place in the hospital. This forced people to go to the emergency room for even minor problems, she said. The insurance industry spokesman said health insurance providers are now doing all they can to reduce hospitalization time. Outpatient surgery is encouraged and second and third opinions are being paid for by insurance companies. She said the biggest area of change in the near future will be an increase in wellness programs. Worksite wellness programs will strive to reduce health risk factors such as blood high being pressure, overweight, smoking and lack of How do they do it?? I But not Pat. I dont think she even has to wear maternity clothes. Some gals are just born lucky, I guess. She hasnt yet brought the little rascal around for us to admire, but Im sure hell look just like all the other Mellors you know, five fingers, five toes, etc. After hes filled out a little he will probably turn into a boy. didnt pay much attention because shes feisty most time anyway. of the But this was a little different. She seemed to be gaining a little weight and I imagined that she was having to make a few changes in her wardrobe, and that makes any lady feisty. I should have suspected the truth when she told me that the doctor ordered her to go home and prop her feet up and take it easy. That's when dawned on me, PREGNANT! it SHE All aside, joking congratulations to Rod and Pat. One foggy night at sea the captain of a ship saw what looked like the lights of another ship heading toward him. He had his signalman contact the other ship by light. The message was Change your course ten degrees to the south. finally WAS worry too much because, judging from though, her appearance I estimated her to be about three, maybe four months along at the very most. Thus to my great surprise, she skipped to the hospital last Friday morning and delivered Arthur James Mellor, 5 lbs. 14 oz. at about 5:00 a.m. Later that afternoon. Rod brought her home and the next day I saw her driving down the street with her I didnt The came back: reply Change your course ten degrees to the north. The captzm answered: I am a captain, so change your course ten degrees to the south. I am a seaman The reply: first class change your course ten degrees to the north. pencil behind her ear and her notebook and camera on the The last exchange rcallv infuriated the captain, so he I back: am a signaled battleship change your course ten degrees to the south! seat. What a gal! Ive always wondered how some women can have babies and hardly show. When Beth used to have our babies she looked like shed swallowed a And I am a Reply: lighthouse. Change your course ten degrees to the north! watermelon after about two months. By the time delivery came around you could set a e breakfast setting on the shelf which used to be her Not so trivial: An apology Is a good way to have the last word. two-plat- Road cracks being sealed resulting in potholes. Crack sealing has proven to significantly reduce the formation of potholes. It's crack sealing time in Utah again. Every year about this time Utah Department of Transportation Maintenance crews begin intensive work on sealing cracks which have in the bituminous developed pavement on highways throughout the state. This maintenance work does cause some inconvenience to motorists. The cracks are cleaned of loose dust and dirt by blowing them out with compressed air. They are then filled with a crumb rubber material which has an asphalt base. The sealing material is heated to 400 degrees to a syrupy consistency so that the material penetrates well into the cracks, resulting in a good seal. The material must have good elasticity in order to open and close the crack and still hold together. All highways develop cracks, especially as the highway surface becomes older. Years of use and exposure to the elements causes the asphalt to dry up and oxidize, and with the expansion and contraction of the surface as temperatures This work is routinely done by every UDOT Maintenance crew in the state each fall as weather turns colder. The colder temperature causes the pavement to contract which maximizes the width of the crack before the sealing process is done. change, cracks develop. The cracks must be sealed against moisture to inhibit further penetration deterioration of the highway surface. Moisture is a leading cause of pavement breakup. When moisture penetrates into cracks it saturates the highway subsurface causing it to become spongy. The pavement quickly breaks up when vehicles travel over the unstable pavement, Motorists may experience some interference when they encounter one of these maintenance projects, particularly in urban areas and on interstate highways. The Ephraim Enterprise The Manti Messenger exercise. It is a simple matter of statistics that as people live longer their need for health care increases. Many health problems can be headed off, though, if the health providers start teaching people now how to be healthier when they get older," I eonard said. abdomen. A couple of months ago, our staff writer Pat Mellor started getting a little feisty. Published Weekly by Inc. Main, Manti, Utah 84642 Messenger-Enterpris- 35 S. e, Phone: 835-424- 1 Publisher Loyd Editor Staff Writers Max E. Call I. Call Bruc Jennings, Pat Mellor, Eleanor Madsen, Craig Larsen Advertising Photographers Lloyd E. Call Pot Mellor, Bruc Jennings Deadline: MONDAY NOON for all ads, including Classified News Deadline is Tuesday Noon rabies. Another precaution that should be taken by pet owners is to have dogs vaccinated and cats a by veterinarian. Pets are much more likely to contract the disease from rabid animals than are people. The disease can then be passed on to humans. 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