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Show T UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. March 31. 1998- - Page 19 Walker exhibits cattle at Angus Show in Reno Tpdate Courtney Walker, Mountain Home, will exhibit Angus cattle at the 1998 Western Regional Junior Angua Show in Reno, Nevada, April reports Richard L. Spader, executive vice president of the American Angus Association. as Snow Survey & Water Supply Forecast of Monday March 30, 1998 Baaed on Mountain Data from SNOTEL Sttaa. USDA-NRC- S 24-2- 5, Courtney, a junior member of the American Angus Association with headquarters in St. Joseph, Missouri is one of 70 young Angus breeders who have entered a total of 142 head to compete for championship honors being awarded. The Western Regional Junior Angus Show is sponsored by the American Angus Association and the Western States Angus Uintah Basin STANDARD CLASSIFIED ;oiADSVCall Tpll Free POLITICS-Sta- te Representative Beverly Evans is just one of many who has come to East Elementary to share favorite stones with students. She is shown here reading to Mrs. Rassmussens class. Window safety awareness Everyday you whisper a promise to your child. Til always love you and keep you safe. But keeping your home and children safe takes more than promises. It can only be done with safety, awareness, plan ning and preventive action. Fire and falls of all kinds are among the leading causes of injury and death in your children. While some fells occur from windows, its important to realise that in a fire, a Dont let your dream trip turn into a nightmare Before you show up at the airport with your boogie board, snorkel and passport, review the tour package and investigate the operator. Lots of would be travelers dont get the trip they expect; others lose out completely. Thqy didnt take the time to evaluate the promotion and make sure its not run by a low class company peddling a first class scam. Flights for .many trips are by public charter, which have different rules than commercial flights. Before you dot the ia and cross the on your contract, do some homework and take a good took at the package. Consumer Protection, the FTC and the American Society of Travel Agents offer the following Ups ana,irOmi'fotlKi!?P. . " avoid a travel trusty. ,.,T Check out the operator. Avoid sales pitches for a spring break package. Ask the oper- The prospect of one more snow storm driving you batty? Feel the call of a sunny beach and a fruit drink with one of those little paper umbrellas in it? Ready to take a foreign land? jaunt to a The Utah Division of Consumer Protection and that if youre uaing a special tour package, you may think everythings taken care of. But are you certain things are what they far-flu- seem. window can save a child's life. That is why windows play a critical role in home safety. The Utah Safety Council offers the following suggestions to help protect you and your family. Decide on at least two emer- gency escape routes from your home and practice these routes at least twice a year with the whole family. Every family member should know how to operate the windows used for fire emergencies. Often paint, dirt or weathering can seal a window shut Make sure yours open easily from the inside and are not blocked by furniture or other objects. Remember that security bars, grilles and grates not only keep intruders out, they can also lock you in. Everyone should be able to get out through a window without using tools or special knowledge. When youngsters are around, close and lock your windows. If you need ventilation, open only windows they cannot reach. Be sure to keep furniture - or anything children can climb - away from windows. Unattended children run the ' Or 722-- SI 31 . ; greatest risk offells and injuries, so always watch your children as they play and teach them to stay away from windows. Never depend oh screens to prevent falls. They are not designed to hold a childs weight. For more ways to protect your home and family, and for a free feet sheet and brochure on home fire and window safety, contact the Utah 0 or Safety Council at if outside SaltLake Metro. 262-540- Buckle Up and Save A Life! Public Service AaeeuacteMat by tke Uiutab Baiie Standard THE ROCK KNOWS The Duchesne High School Academic Decathlon team recently won the small schools state championship. At the competition, the team outscored numerous larger schools, including Highland, Weber, Fremont and Union. ts jl iiu f 'V1! fl f nrrrn? high-pressu- re ator to send you information about the business, and the names of satisfied customers. Ask friends who have used the operatin' about their experience. Check with local travel agents to see if they know if the operator is legitimate, or call ASTAs Consumer Affairs Department at (703) 739-873- 9. If the trip involves a charter flight, check with the U. S. Department ofTransportation Public Charter Licensing Division at (202) 366r 2396 to make sure the charter operator haa properly filed to operate charter flights from your departure city to your destination. Charter packages cannot be sold until the charter filing is approved by DOT. Read the fine print Get a copy of the operator participant contract This will tell you the conditions under which the operator can change flight schedules (charters can be canceled for any reason by the operator up until 10 days before the trip) and hotel accommodations (operators may putyou up in an alternate hotel listed in the operator contract that is not as nice as the hotel advertised in the package materials), and the rules and penalties for cancellation. Ask about cancellation insurance. Rules state that an operator cannot ask for or accept your payment until you have signed and returned the contract. Understand your rights. You have a right to cancel a charter package without a penalty ifa major change is made by the operator. Mqjor changes include a change of departure or return date or city, a hotel substitution to a property not named in the charter operator participant contract or a package price increase of more than 10 percent. Pay by credit card. It gives you more protection than cash or a check. If you pay by check for a charter package, make sure it is payable to an escrow account (as required by federal law for charters) and call the bank handling the escrow account to verity its validity. Be wary of charter operators who are reluctant to provide escrow account bank information - they may be selling another firms space - or who tell you they'll send a courier to pick up your money. Expect flight delays. Theyre common on charter flights. DOT rules allow for a charter flight to be delayed up to 48 hours if mechanical difficulties occur. And the operator is not obligated to provide alternate transportation or monetary compensation to you if such a delay occurs. Check the contract to see ifthe operator will cover any costs (lodging, car rental, etc.) associated with mechan-ical'diffflight delays not related to ill ties. Because Maverik b The Areas Low Price Leader Because Maverik Only Sells High Quality Gasoline Because Maverik Sells Gasoline lb Millions Of Repeat Customers Maverik gasoline is not branded, because Maverik will not pay to carry a national brand name. That savings is passed on to customers. Not being branded also gives Maverik the freedom to shop the best western refineries for the lowest Maverik buys high quality gasoline from industry respected, government regulated refineries, including those operated by national oil companies. large, brand-nam- e They keep filling up at Maverik gas pumps, smart buyers who recognize quality and cost. Why pay more for brand name gasoline? Why pay more for premium that isnt needed? possible prices. Does Not Run Misleading Premium Gasoline Advertising "Why pay more for brand name gasoline? My tar can't tell the difference. But my wallet can!" The Federal Trade Commission has a campaign on to stop drivers from overbuying octane, accusing national oil companies of pitching higher octane gasoline as a way to lower maintenance costs. The FTC adds: The only time you might need to switch to a higher octane (premium) level is if your car engine knocks when you use the recommended fuel. 1 ic COPY mm mmmmm mmmmm mm V |