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Show od JANUARY 29, 1998 minis UNIVERSITY eehoty Monitor PAGE 4 Unapproved Minutes of Beaver County Commission Special Meeting - WHERE SHOULD I LOOK Antroducing the Senior TO BUY A USED CAR? Companion Program for Beaver County =XTENSION CLS ASH _. First in a three-part series on buying used cars Answer by: Liz Gorham, Utah State University Extension Family Resource Management Specialist For every new car sold each year, it has been estimated that three used cars will change STARTING BEDDING PLANTS INDOORS CAN BE TRICKY hands. Each year Americans spend about $85 billion to buy more than 17 million used cars. . Because of a new vehicle's depreciation rate of 2025 percent a year for the first two or three years, it makes financial sense to investigate the used car LOGAN- Avid gardeners going through withdrawal this time of market. There are many places to buy a used car. The Board of County Commissioners met on January 26, 1998 at 11:30 am. Those present were Chad W. Johnson, Senior Companions are needed to assist homebound adults with daily activities Chairman; so they can continue living in their own homes. Through deeds of caring, gestures of assistance and expressions of support, Senior Companions help others enjoy a brighter future. Companions must be 55 years or older and on good health. Eligible companions may receive a non-taxable stipend, transportation to the same container and not be transplanted." If the plants are crowded, Goodspeed suggests transplanting them into a larger container with good drainage and enough room for the roots to grow. They can stay in this container until they are ready to be placed outdoors. The cars may have covered Sickles, Division Officers, with the assistance a lot of ground, but have generally been well kept. _ Most agencies will show you the maintenance records and will often give you a limited warranty. of Officers from the Iron Co. Sheriffs Department, Cedar City Animal Control, Colorado Division of Wildlife and U.S. Fish New and Attractive Business Opening in Minersville order at 11:30 am by discuss the purchase of real property. Commissioner Marshall seconded, vote passed. Present for the closed session were; Chad W. Johnson, Richard Rollins, Ross Marshall, Doug Carriger, Triston DeMille, Kary Jones, and Kari Draper. At 11:45 am Commissioner: Rollins made a motion to re-enter into open session, Commissioner Marshall seconded, — vote passed unanimously. At this point Commissioner Rollins made a motion to approve the agreement with Wayne Gillins for a County Right-Of-Way on the M&M Road Project #SSTP 1002(1)0. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Marshall, vote passed. Commissioner Rollins then made a motion to approve the agreement made with Time Marshall for a County Right-OfWay on the M&M #STP 1002(1)0, seconded by Road Project motion was Commissioner Marshall, . unanimously. vote passed The lease agreement from Zions Bank for new vehicles for the Sheriff's Department, was _ presented to the board for their approval. After a brief discussion, Commissioner Rollins made a motion to approve the agreement,” *’’ Commissioner Marshall seconded, vote passed. All completed, adjourned. and Wildlife Service served search warrants on business _ being the meeting was The above minutes will be presented for approval at the next two residences in the Cedar City area. The regularly scheduled meeting. Until investigation is continuing and further charges . such time they are considered are expected to be filed. unofficial. Keep suppling fertilizer and adequate water to keep the plants healthy. The light should still be within 4 inches of the plants if it is _ artificial. "These are simplified directions for growing your own bedding planis," Goodspeed says. "There are diseases and insects to also worry about and unforeseen mistakes. Anyone interested in raising their own bedding plants should allow at least a year to gain a little experience. Start small and acquire the necessary skills on a few plants.” Read the seed labels and know how many weeks are required before they can be planted outdoors in the spring. Do not start plants too early or they might take over the house, he warms. Bedding plants grown too large in the house will not necessarily mean larger plants in the yard. Some do not transplant well if they get too big. Marshall, Commissioner Johnson. Commissioner Rollins made a motion to enter into closed session to enable the board to Charges Filed Against Cougar Hunter cars from their fleets. Ross Member. Doug — Carriger, Administrative Assistant; and Kari Draper, Deputy Clerk. The meeting was called year can often be found engrossed in seed catalogs ae Consider these options. : mumbling about starting flower gardens indoors. : * New car dealers who also sell used cats usually reimbursement, annual physical examination, Starting gardens indoors requires a great deal of work and are more expensive than independent used-car lots, accidental and personal liability insurance, and but it is there you will often find late models in time, which is why most people leave growing bedding plants to recognition awards for services rendered. For good shape that the dealer received as tradeins. greenhouses and nurseries, says Jerry Goodspeed, Utah State The best cars on the lots are usually the ones of the - additional information, or to schedule a University Extension horticulturalist. Still, there are many presentation, please contact Bobette Hamilton make the dealer sells, since the dealerships have reasons one might decide to start growing bedding plants at the Volunteer Center/ Retired Senior service facilities. ‘They also usually offer a By growing bedding plants its possible to grow indoors. warranty and have a fixed address where you can Volunteer Program at (435)867-8384 or Evarieties that may not be grown by local growers. complain in case of problems. ‘mail: volcenter@netutah.com. He says most seeds can be started (germinated) in a warm, * The stock at independent used-car lots may be dark location. They need a very light potting soil. Starter soil cheaper, but the quality of the merchandise may be mixes can be purchased from the local nurseries. Some people more doubtful. If you do not have first-hand put their seed flats on top of a furnace or freezer. This helps knowledge of the dealer, whether it be a new or used car dealership, ask for names and addresses of warm the soil to promote good germination, Be sure to read the previous used car owners who bought more than seed package label in order to provide optimal germination six months ago. A reliable dealer will give you requirements, and never over-water the seeds. Once the seeds this information. Then contact these people to see germinate and the plants start to appear, they will need as much how they were treated after the sale, what kind of light as possible. service they got and whether the car was as reliable "Starting bedding plants indoors requires either a solarium, as it was represented to be. small greenhouse, ora room equipped with growing lights," * If you decide to look at privately advertised cars, Press Release from DWR: On 1/26/98 Goodspeed says. "Lighting is the major obstacle for most people keep in mind the advantages and disadvantages of Division of Wildlife Resources’ officers in who are growing bedding plants because windows usually don't buying this way. You may get a good car for less Cedar city arrested Sam Sickles of Nuturita, provide enough light to allow for proper gro me money than from a dealer, or you may buy from Colorado on arrest. warrants out of the original owner who can tell you all about the development of bedding plants.” Washington and Iron Counties. Sickles is car. If the private seller is not the original owner, If a greenhouse or atrium is unavailable, he says gfow charged with two counts of wanton however, you probably will have no way of lights or good florescent lights can be used. Keep the lights destruction of protected wildlife (without a knowing the full history of the car. Request that about 4 to 6 inches above the plants. They will need 16 to 18 the owner supply you with service records, service valid permit, both Class A misdemeanors), hours of exposure a day. station or dealer references, and record of original seven counts of fraud, deceit or Small plants also need to be fertilized, Goodspeed says. Apply purchase. You will also have to handle the misrepresentation in obtaining a license (Class a water-soluble fertilizer during each watering. It should be registration paperwork yourself, which you will B misdemeanors), and three counts of taking, diluted to prevent excess salt build up and wasted fertilizer. generally need to do before you can drive the car transporting, selling or purchasing protected Watch the plants as they grow. Their appearance can be a signal away. Be sure your bill of sale notes the car's wildlife without a valid license (Class B when they are lacking fertilizer. mileage. misdemeanors). All charges filed deal with * Some other places to consider buying a used car "Let the plants grow until their second set of true leaves begin to illegal cougar hunting activities in the emerge,” he explains. "If they are getting enough light, this will | are banks, credit unions and other lenders who Washington and Iron County areas. occur before they are a couple of inches tall. Once the plants . sometimes offer fairly new, repossessed cars, Also, In conjunction with the arrest of auto rental agencies often sell newer, wellequipped have reached this size, they can be transplanted. If only a few. seeds were germinated in a larger container, they may remain in Richard W. Rollins, Member; MINERSVILLE LIBRARY. GREAT WESTERN LEASING & SALES , (801) 295-1811 © (800) 211-2811 RECEIVES GRANT Mobile Storage Containers and Mobile Offices Buy e Rent © Lease The Millersville Public Library recently received notification of a grant award. The : and Technology Act Library Services completed its fall round of awards. 40 ft. Containers $110 per mo. 20 ft. Containers $85 per mo. _ Fast Pickup & Delivery The library will receive a grant in the amount of $7,500.00. The Millersville Library is the only library to receive full funding. The grant will help the library update its check out system. The grant'-was obtained by library director UTAHNS FOR WILDLIFE HERITAGE AND CONSERVATION Melinda Dalton. 4th Annual Central Utah Regional Conference on Families The Governors Initiative on Families Today will present the 4th Annual Central Utah Regional Conference on Families on Saturday, February 7, 1998 at Richfield High school in Richfield, Utah from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Keith and Nancy Dotson are proud to announce the opening of K & N Self Storage located at 420 South Center Street in Minersville. They have 10 X 10 and 10 X 20 units available at this time. Storage areas for R.V.s, boats, trailers, etc., is also available. Call 438-0008 for more information. Keith and Nancy are looking forward to serving old and new friends in the County and surrounding areas. The G.LF.T. program is the result of Governor Leavitt’s commitment to Utah and it’s families. This program focuses on strengthening Utah’s families; and fostering a climate that nurtures and enhances healthy, positive, caring family interaction in all different compositions of families. Speakers for the conference include Brenton Yorgason, Dr. Michael Stewart, Glen Latham, Governor and Mrs. Leavitt. Several also conduct workshops on various and marriage. Registration is available. at registration information, contact Adrie rifle. The objective of the UWHC is to run a campaign that aske Utahns to ratify a state constitutional referendum on the 1998 general election ballot. The legislative referendum will protect Utah's wildlife management process before out-of-state interests eliminate some hunting opportunity, and dismantle Utah's wildlife management systems using ballot initiatives! A constitutional amendment ensures only professionals regulate wildlife. Thanks for your support. and other presenters will aspects of parenting the door. For preRoberts at the USU © Extension Office in Beaver at 438-6452. For One Dollar you can help protect Utah's wildlife and hunting heritage, and at the same time have an opportunity to win a beautiful stainless steel Ruger 300 Winchester Magnum For More Information Contact: Dennis Miller Jeff Wiseman Kevi illden Mike White_ 7-27 387-2673 _438386-2350 |