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Show UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. No The beginning of fall means its time to reevaluate your garden Utah State University Extension horticulturalist Control- ling these plant pests has always been a concern for producers, farmer and homeowners alike. There ia no miracle cure on the horizon, but integrated pest management (IPM) is a strategy worth considering. "Integrated pest management is the practice of using a combination of techniques to help control pests wBiin nnmthm that afflict us on the farm and at tbe new SHARP SHOOTERS-T- he room at the recreation in table will most ia One pool pesta certainty home. It tries to minimize any adCrossroads Center is put to good use during the open house of the new bewaitingwhentheweatberwarms and the plants awaken, says Jerry verse affects on man and our envifacility. ronment as we control those aggravating insects, diseases and weeds," Goodspeed explains. He says the word "integrated" means to use all available scientific means and tactics in a coordinated effort, and notjust depend upon one method to control pests. "Management refers to keeping pest levels to an acceptable standard. A sucrate. order to understand business failcessful IPM program in a home land-acap-e By R. Kent Moon ure rate, some basic definitions must Comparing the total number of and garden helps minimize the with total business tax filings be clarified first For example, what Information that is developed on ia meant while reducing pesticide buaineaa number of damage business failure? bankruptcies by the national small business comuse. Dun and Bradstreet separates (lot see to creditors) for the same munity ia often misinterpreted. Maybe the most important conbusiness failures from business disperiod oftime estimates the nationTake for mpl the often quoted al buaineaa failure rate. In 1993 cept to remember when trying IPM continuances by defining failures statement, 80 percent of all email is tolerance, Goodspeed says. "Acthere werefil, 499,000 nonfarm busiaa businesses involved in court probusinesses foil within the first 10 The States. United inthe in nesses cept a small amount of damage actions or ceedings voluntary years of operation. How often have volving losses to creditors. In conbusiness failure rate especially in the landscape. One resulting you heard this regarding the dire aphid or a couple of mites do not businesses that discontinue against the total population ofbuai-- n trast, warrant JS consequences of starting a smell eases is than mqjor spraying. Afew holes such loss reasons aa las percent per operations for business? Research shows that this in the leaves can also be tolerated. of capital, inadequate profits, ill annual Even comparing the failure statement ia not onfy incorrect, but This means you have to monitor and business discontinuance rate, health, retirement, etc. are recordthat the exact opposite ia true. your landscape on a regular basis, ed as buaineaa discontinuances. The the total number of buaineaa dosThe origin of the 10 year, 80 Small Business Administration eshe says. Take note when small probings ia still on 4.08 percent a year. percent failure rate come from the timates buaineaa discontinuance lems start to build and may need to Accumulating these totals for a be controlled. Record problems and misinterpretation of data published exceeds buaineaa failures by 10 period would yield a failure by Dun and Bradstreet in the Busispecific areas for future use. Experate UJS7 percent and a combined times. ness Failure Record. This annually rience indicates that problems and From 1981 through 1993, the failure and discontinuance rate of published report contains informainsects strike about the same time number ofbusiness filings with the only 4.08 percent tion that focuses on business foil-ureach year. Next years problems will Based on thia data, the average IRS in the United States went from by age. The Dun and Bradstreet be easier to control if you are aware American business has very good 13.6 million to more than 21.4 mildata does not compare age of busiodda for success. In any lion. That represents an average they are coming. ness failures against the total poptax filing increase of 3.9 percent a - period the actual chance ofbuaineaa ulation ofAmerican small business. failure ia Iesa than 4 percent It ia year. Hence it does not forecast the rate of In 1993 (the most current year dear that the vast majority (great; business failure. It simply shows, with complete data available), er than 95 percent) of businesses for those businesses that do fail, at continue operations beyond a 66,428 businesses nationwide were what age are they most likely to go period. And for the approxireported in the Statistical Abstract under. of the United States as having filed mate four out of 100 businesses that The annual small business failfor bankruptcy. This number bedo does, they, for the most part, ure rate can be extrapolated from comes the numerator for establishappear to do so voluntarily without other national data. However, in losses to creditors. ing the national buaineaa failure There are really only two gardening aeaaona - gardening and gardening catalogs. The beginning ofthe aecond sea-ao- n ia also a time when inaecta or diaeaaea are either killed or are forced into aeduaion to wait out the winter. The pain and anguish these cauaed during the paet aeaaon ia forgotten aa we head indoor for the Thinking about going into business? Your chances might be better than you believe 10-ye- ar ea 10-ye- Goodspeed, "Also, avoid plants that are especially troublesome. Do a little research before planting trees and shrubs. Certain plants may look great, but cone with a multitude of inherent problems. Aspen trees are a great example. There are numerous bores and diseases that affects them. They are an example ofwhat to avoid, Goodspeed says. "Many newer varieties of plants have been bioengineered with a resistance to some insects and diseases. When choosing landscape and garden plants, ask which are resistant to some problems. Once you notice a pest, identify it, and determine what if any action ia needed, he adds. Research and examine the different options for control. Be aware of beneficial insects and whether they would be an effective control method. For instance, he says lady bugs, green lace wings, praying mantids, or other insects can be purchased locally or ordered. Their use in the landscape reduces many pest numbers. They will eventually move on, but so do the pests. Goodspeed says relatively simple cultural practices can make a great difference in the vigor of plants and the care they require. Healthy plants are much better at defending themselves than those that are im- properly watered and lack needed nutrients. "Removing weeds, also helps. Weeds not only compete with desirable plants, but are a congregating and breeding area far the neighborhood pests," Goodspeed says. "Once a pest has been identified and it is determined that control is needed, check out all possibilities and options. Many pests can be re- - 10-ye- ar People with diabetes urged to take charge of their health from head to toe A nationwide initiative aimed at preventing thousands ofpeople with diabetes from the two moat common complioatioaaoft:eb disease is m component of the American Diabetes Month campaign, a program of the American Diabetes Association. The centerpiece of thia campaign is a five brochure which converts into a colorful, easy-to-reposter, and provides a guide on how to delay diabetes leading complications through foot checkups at every visit and annual dilated eye ad step-by-st- ep -- Tohelp people with diabetes prevent foot complications, the Utah Affiliate of the American Diabetea Association has partnered with the Utah Podiatry Association to offer free exams for people with diabetes who have not had an exam in the past 12 months. Mon information. a five brochure, and a listing of physicians participating in the screening program in a specific area o ia available by calling the American Diabetea Association at Diabetic neuropathy, affects 60 to 70 of the 16 million people with diabetes in the United States. In its more severe forms, this nerve damage can lead to lower limb amputations. The risk of a leg amputation is 15-4-0 times greater for a person with diabetes. Each year, 54,000 people lose their leg or foot to diabe-te- s complications. retinopathy. Worse, 90 of these cases could be prevented with a exam. , simple, dilated-eyFor too long, people with diehe tee have not had the information and technology to take charge of their cars, said Richard Camion, M.D., and endocrinologist and president ofthe Utah Affiliate. Research ia proving that we have the tools to prevent or delay onset ofthe diseases complications, such as blindness and amputations. But we need to get serious about diabetes, and get serious about treating it . The American Diabetes Association is the nations leading voluntary health organisation supporting diabetea research, information, and advocacy. Founded in 1940, the Association supports the work of volunteer organisations in communities throughout the nation. ' Diabetes retinopathy, a disease of the Mood vessels in the retina, affects more than half of people with diabetes and ia a leading cauae of new cases of blindness in adults ages 20-7Each year nearly 25,000 people loee 4. their sight because of diabetic y. Company, is an ENR top 200 In 1995, CEntry purchased the highly regarded Salt Lake City office of Ford, Bacon and Davis. Over $1 billion (total installed cost) of specialized facilities for the mining, minerals, hydrocarbon and has-ardoua waste industries have been designed by CEntry during the past 13 years. Official ground breaking for the facility, which is expected to begin delivering product by early 1998, is scheduled for the week of Nov. 10. Crown Energy Corporation is a mqjor leaseholder of oil sand reserves with plans to produce and market premium asphalt products. The AsphaltRidgeprqject is located on a portion of Crowns 7,500 acres near Vernal. com--pan- LLC joint venture has selected CEntry for project Crown Asphalt Ridge, LLC joint venture haa selected CEntry Constructors A Engineers of Salt Lake City for the construction of a $15.6 million asphalt processing facility at Asphalt Ridge, near Vernal. The facility-desigto process approximately 100,000 tons of premium, high performance asphalt annual-ly-wi- ll be operated by Crown under the term of the joint venture with MCNIC Pipeline A Processing Company, a subsidiary of MCN Energy Group Inc. ned "The selection of CEntry ia an at important step toward Asphalt Ridge, said Mealey. "CEntry haa built its buaineaa and its reputation on the design and construction of facilities that are on time and on budget. We are confident that their participation in this prqject will ensure that the Asphalt Ridgs facility is both of theae," Jay Mealey, chief operating officer of Crown Energy Corporation said. CEntry, the industrial and power division of Layton Construction What is Utah public radio? Today Utah Public Radio (KUSU-FM- ) ia a statewide service with a system of 23 translators beaming the stations signal to about 80 per- cent of Utahs population from Randolph to St. George. It hasn't always been that way. The station's beginnings could tract back to 193 1 when Utah State head NA. Pederson was heard regularly on Salt Lake Citys KSL radio with his series of radio broadcasts. Those brief programs included timely information on agricultural and home-makitopics. It spawned the vision of reaching a mass audience at some distance. After some stops and starts, which included 10 watts of power and temporary studios on the second floor of Old Main, USlTo campus radio station took to the air as KVSC in April, 1953. The station was housed ia second floor offices in the student union until 1961 when the call letters were changed to KUSU and the studios moved to the dio," said Meng. "We try to present all sides of an issue without promoting one viewpoint That philosophy has led to a program scMule which includes about 60 percent information including NPIft popular Morning Edition and ' All Things Considered and the locally produced Access Utah and 40 percent music (primarily classical, folk and jazz.) Additional translators will soon deliver Utah PuMic Radio to Ogden, Cedar City and Roosevelt current east campus location. Changes over tiie years have been constant, but developments in recent years made the station available to many more potential listeners. The translator system has more . than doubled the past 10 years. "Our charge ia to extend the resources ofthe resources ofthe university to the people ofthe state," said General Manager Richard Meng. "As the translator network expanded to help us fulfill that responsibility, it soon became natural to call ourselvea Utah Public Radio. It was a title more meaningful to what we were attempting to do." KUSlTs Logan location is heard ia the Cache Valley at 89.5 fin or 91.5 fin. It broadcasts with 90,000 watts of power and that signal is boosted and relayed to reach most ofthe state, including its location at 96.7 fin in Salt Lake (Sty. The signal is also heard at 88.1 fin in Provo and 90.9 in St George, plus 18 other locations statewide. "We strive to not duplicate a available on commercial ra- pre-gram- - - Buckle (Ip and Save A Life! ' NfcfcntalUtawtbfa llrtsh Bade StmSari PET SHOW Savana Gincs lets Emily Gordon and Rebecca Pratt pet her dog William zt Tabiona Elementary' s Pet Day. In school the children wrote itoricr nd drew pictures about their favorite pets. They sho read books about animals and loBrAeirVerVthivn i 11.1997- - Page 19 moved physically, trapped, baited or discouraged using a strong steam ofwater or soaps. Be aware (all tbe options for control." Still, some pests will require pesticide applications for control, ha says. "When using a pesticide, be certain to follow all directions and rates. Control may onlyrequire spot spraying. Why apply an herbicide to the whole yard to control five dandelions?" Fall and winter are great times to read up on these options for controlling plant pests. Then, when spring comes we are better prepared to deal with new problems, Goodspeed says. J. Baker Joanne Rogers Baker, age 28, Estes Park, Colorado died Nov. 2, 1997 at the Denver University Hospital. Joanne was born March 18, 1969 in Boise, Idaho to James L. Rogers, and Pamela A. Wilson. Joanne was a cashier and server at MacDonalds Coffee and Paper House in Estes Park. Joanne graduated from Duchesne High School in Duchesne, Utah where she was on the debate team, drill team and in school plays. She had currently been working on her bachelors degree in Public Health at Utah State University. She married Kordon Lee Baker on Oct. 31, 1997 in Estes Park. She was a former resident of Logan, Utah and had lived in Estes Park since April of 1997. She loved Estes Park and had made it her home. Joanne had been a girl scout and a volunteer for planned parenthood. She loved her Celtic and Scottish heritage. She also loved to read. She was a member of the Board of Directors of the Utah Girl Scout Council. Survivors are: Kordon L. Baker, Husband; Morgan James Baker, son; and James and Pamela Wilson Rogers, parents; Wiliam E. Rogers, brother, James M. Rogers, brother; Floyd and Avalon Rogers, Grandparents. Preceded by: Matthew and Amelia Wilson, grandparents. Funeral service was Friday, Nov. 7, 6 p.m. at the Allnutt Funeral Chapel, Estes Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a childrens charity of the donors choice or to the Morgan Baker Education Fund cto Allnutt Funeral Service, P.O. Box 4380, .Estes Park, CO 80517. |