Show 7 Gunnison Valley NewsSalina Sun Heating bill too high? There is help from Uncle Sam Is your heating bill too expensive for vour budget? If so information in a new booklet might help The Financial Assistance Network in Washington DC has just published a booklet "How to Get Government Help to Pay Your Bills" The booklet gives information on how and where to get government help to pay your heating bills "The federal governmen t has budgeted over $1 billion to help people who are struggling to pay their heating bills Many people do not know that this money is available or how to get it" says Edmund Billings a researcher at Financial Assistance Network "We've published a book let that explains the program and tel's consumers where to apply for assistance in their area The booklet also has a special section for homeowners to get up to $25(X)U of government money to help reduce their energy bills even if they have no equity in their home" Consumers can receive a copy by sending $5 to cover the cost of printing postage and handling to: Financial Assistance Network Government Help for Energy Bills Booklet Offer TO Box 60848 Washington DC Consumers can also get information by calling 202 or by visiting Financial Assistance Network's website at wwwfinancialassistancenetworkorg Utah Dairy Seminars to Focus on Johnes Disease This year's Utah Dairy Seminar to be held at Snow College South Conference center on December 4th beginning at 9:00 am will focus on an emerging health care concern of dairies this issue is Johnes Disease Johnes disease also known as chronic wasting disease is an affliction which causes cow health to slowly deteriorate and appears to Since it is such a be irreversible and costly disease to debilitating dairy farmers this seminar should be of particular interest to all in the panel of dairy producers will address the topic "How We are Handling Biosecurity Issues" A trade show will also be held during the seminar that will feature the latest innovations for dairy producers for the seminar can be done by calling Kim Chapman USU Area Animal Scientist at on or before November 27 2000 Producers can also register at the door Registration will cost $10 per person Those dairy producers who dairy industry The seminar will feature Dr Donald Hansen Extension Veterinarian from Oregon State University and George B Caine Visiting Professor at Utah State University Also speaking at the seminar will be Dr Allen Young USU Extension Dairy Specialist During the 'fternoon session will have their registration paid by the Utah Dairyman's Association As many producers who can attend are encouraged to and should bring their herdsman or other head employees to gain the most possible from the topics to be covered a Poaching patrols on lookout for suspicious activity Anyone who decides to kill wildlife for fun in southeast Utah should beware! From November through February more than 100 citizen patrolmen will be on the lookout for suspicious activity in heavily used wildlife areas in Carbon Emery Grand and San Juan counties Citizen patrols are scheduled at various times of the day and night with attention focused on deer and elk areas wintering Citizen patrolmen have received cated hunters are committed to providing the DWR with at least eight service hours each year Because of the frequency of illegal wildlife activity in southeastern Utah dedicated hunters are utilized arm of the by the law enforcement division to augment routine patrols conducted by law enforcement personnel Lt Mike Milburn DWR Southeastern Region law enforcement chief has assigned each volunteer patrolman an area date and time to provide security for wintering wildlife and to keep potential poachers off guard This winter alone more than 1000 patrol hours will be donated by training in surveillance and are equipped with cellular phones to report suspicious activity to public safety dispatchers Roaming Division of Wildlife Resources conservation officers also equipped with cell phones can be quickly advised of a problem situation and can re- Do you have tips for safely removing snow from sidewalks and driveways? Answer by: Richard Beard Utah State University Extension Machinery Specialist Hand injuries muscle strain and overexertion are just some of the snow removal injuries associated with each season's first major snowfall As winter arrives and snow blankets the walkways and driveways here are some tips to help you remove it: Dress properly and pay close attention to the cold temperature and how tired you become Clothes should be snug fitting and worn in layers Shoes should be sturdy and provide traction on icy surfaces Don't work to the point of exhaustion and take frequent rests indoors to warm up Snow shoveling although labor intensive is the method most commonly used by homeowners The shovel does not require an operator's manual seldom fails to start and will work when other equipment will not Lightweight aluminum shovels work best and surface conditioners such as letlon silicon or wax can be used to pre- vent snow buildup on the shovel surface A typical snow shovel holds lots of snow but partially filling the shovel rather than heaping it full will reduce strain on muscles and joints Powered snow removal equipment can seriously injure people and animals and cause damage to property from flying debris The equipment produces toxic exhaust fumes and operates on fuel that presents a fire and explosion hazard Eye protection isalsoimportantand wear hearing protection if the engine noise is excessive or the equipment will be operated for long peri ods of time Please remember the following guidelines for safe snow removal with a snowblower Review ’the snow blower operating manual and November 29 2000 Use a wooden dowel or plastic rod to remove snow Under no circumstances place vour hand inside the discharge chute to remove the blockage Even with the engine turned off the discharge unit may spin when clogged snow is dislodged When operating snow' blowers put the equipment where it can be is a and throwers direct the snow diseasily accessed Inexperience frequent cause of accidents Check charge chute away from people the fue' and oil and make sure the animals windows vehicles and engine will easily start and stop other property that may be damKnowhow to quickly stop the snow aged by flying debris Be careful throwing or blowing unit and shut when turning because the direction the engine off if a problem arises Do of snow discharge will change not operate snow removal equipTravel up and down the face of ment when it is dark or visibility is slopes rather than across the slope when removing snow from inclined poor Newer models are equipped with surfaces A slope that rises more improved safety features and in- that three feet with each ten feet of creased engine horsepower for bethorizontal travel is too steep for trater snow removal and reduced clogditional snow removing equipment Take special care when changing ging Snow blowers and throwers sold today have r lever that must be directions on sloped surfaces It is engaged by the operator for the very easy to lose control of a snow equipment to operate If the lever is blower or thrower when it is leanreleased the drive train is disening to the left or right Under windy conditions start on gaged and snow discharge stops This safety featuie has the advanthe upwind side of the area to be tage of stopping the machine if you cleared and throw the snow with lose control of the power unit for the wind The wind will help disany reason perse the snow and prevent it from allowed to operate power equipClear the areas where snow will settling on cleared areas ment Age maturity and physical be removed of yard debris sticks When removing snow from a ability should be considered when rocks water hoses extension cords gravel driveway set the blades an permitting older children to operate toys and such Snow removal inch or more above the gravel to this equipment Young people equipment can throv snow 20 feet reduce the likelihood that gravel should be closely supervised or more and solid objects such as will launch through the discharge Take care when refueling snow rocks or ice chunks may travel three chute blowers and throwers Keep gasotimes that distance Electric snow blowers have an line powered equipment and fuel Accidents and injuries occur most electric motor that can also cause away from flames sparks or excesoften when a hand or other object is injury and electricity has the added sive heat Store fuel in a ventilated inserted in the discharge chute and hazard of electrocution If the elecarea Allow the engine to cool before comes in contact with the turning tric cord becomes caught in the refueling and fill fuel tanks blades of the blowerthrower unit machine severe shock or electrocuIt you would like learn more If the capacity of a snow blower tion can result Begin snow removal about snow r moval equipment try thrower is exceeded by wet heavy dose to the outlet and continue outthe local dealers or the Internet site snow the discharge chute will clog ward to minimize the chance 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I enjoy several competitive sports especially basketball and tennis Our volleyt family likes to travel to other parts of the country particularly those which have either mountains or beaches If I had more time outside of work I would like to improve my minimal woodworking and musical (piano and guitar) skills Is there any particular reason that you decided to practice in a rural environment? I chose a rural environment to practice medicine for the variety of medical practice I have particularly appreciated the relatively small size of our hospital ana medical staffs ana the interaction that it affords O n1 3" with FtS6:30am-9:30p- DPY S8SS MEET' YOUR DOCTORS What drew you to this field of particular medicine? 8llnUth (HD Sublet to Prior Sale 2 2000 Annual Bed & Breakfast Christmas Tour 10 am-pm Tickets $5 per person Money goes to help HOUSE Operator's Policy1 New Trucks! 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