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Show UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. March 19.2002- - fm9 Keeping your Evergreens green takes some know how Dennis By dennishfaext.usu.edul Hinkamp Evergreens only wem carefree because they dont make a big show of dropping their foliage every time a little cold weather comes around. Evergreens do not completely go dormant like deciduous trees, but their needles do undergo seasonal changes. Although most evergreens are associated with needles, a few broad-lea- f trees are also evergreens, says Jerry Goodspeed, Utah State UniverHowsity Extension horticulturist.broad-leaf ever, in northern Utah, most ever greens are shrubs rather than trees. Examples ofcommon evergreen needles that are three years old or younger are turning brown and dropping, the tree is telling you it is stressed. It may need some changes made to its environment. The first thing to rheck is the water supply, Goodspeed says. Many homeowners think that water ing t hej r lawn provides enough water for their trees. This is usually not the case. Tu rf grass has shallow roots so it is only watered a few inches deep into the soil. Trees prefer a deeper water supply. In normal water years, this moisture is supplied through our winter snow and rain fall . When t here are two or more dry years in a row, trees start to get thirsty. Adeep wateringthrough-ou- t theyearcan help resupply needed water. That said, the more common problem for trees planted in the lawn is he says. This excess moist ure causes the trees surface nxitf to rot and die, then it loses its ability to transport the available water. This often occurs in heavy, clay soils. Another cause for premature needle drop is excess shade, he adda. As a tree mutures, the lower branches become more and more shaded. Too much shade reduces the efficiency of the needles. over-waterin- shrubs include the evergreen euonymous, laurel and Oregon grape. There are also some conifer trees that have needles and yet are not evergreens, he adds. Although they are not common in Utah, the large bald cypress and dawn redwood shed needles every fall and regrow each spring. This is confusing for some people. I recall one individual who dug up his bald cypress in the foil because it turned brilliant orangebrown colors, then lost all its needles, Goodspeed says. He thought it was dead, o he brought it into my office looking for an explanation for its early demise. It was kind of awkward to explain to him that he actually killed it himself, by digging it up. I suggested next time he find out a little CENTER PLANS-Sun- ny Hatch, right, points out some area on the board that shows what Murray City has in the building stages for a recreation center. Also in the picture is Cleve Hatch. People are hoping to some day have something similar in Roosevelt. Committee plans to make center plans By Aldon Rachels Dont cut yourself short (eliminating Uintah Basin Recreation Center hopefuls are literally at the drawing stage. During a committee meeting Wednesday night in the Roosevelt City building they had one of those magic marker type pens doing their best art work on a dry erase board to recreate a swimmingpool, basketball gym, etc., type facilitycurrently under const ruction in Murray. The $8.7 million Murray center hasa gymnasium, running court, pools, etc. and Clive Hatch, who checked out the facility which should be ready in October, said, Pools are important because they bring in revenue. We (the Uintah Basin ) might have to combine two pools into one. (Murrey's center has two pools.) The running track is located up above and gives people a nice view. American Forks track is on the ground. The gymnasium has two basketball courts plus there is a theater for dancing. At some recreation centers the pods are located in one room with a barrier in between while in other places such as Price it is all one big pool. Aconcemed citizen in attendance, Leon Nielsen said, The only way to get something is to go county-wide. Roosevelt City can't afford it. Roosevelt City has offered some land south of the Constitution Park ball diamonds. Nielsen also wants racquet-ba- ll courts, and the committee told him that it is part of the plan. Another person said, Restaurants and grocerydepartment stores should benefit from a recreational center. There are hungry people after swimming. The committee plans to get something drawn up since people would like to see what they are voting for if a recreational district or some other method is the answer. I know we are going to get them built. There is nothing for the kids. TriCounty Dental Clinic climbing wall, skate park, eating arena, dressing rooms, etc. A Salt Lake City architect, Jim Poloncic, was contacted and the firm has offered to draw some plans for a center. Cleve Hatch said that the firm draws designs in hopes of getting the final project. items to save money), commented Sunny Hatch. The Uintah Basin Recreation Committee has a wish list ofvarious pools, gymnasiums, dance theater, childrens care center, weight room, indoor track, New AARP Poll provides direction for medicare drug coverage Volunteers and advocacy staff of probably not be enough. Novelli said, At that level monthly premiums arq, Utah's congressional delegation, en- estimated to cost around $50, which is . ' couraging them to keep the promise more than most beneficiaries can afand approve a Medicare Prescription ford and would be willing to pay." Even a somewhat lower premium Drug program now. As prescription drugcoverageoptions for older Ameri- may not attract enough iroileestc be cans become increasingly limited and a viable program. The AARP poll found expensive, a new national poll released that only a third of those 65 and older by AARP this week found that 80 would be likely to purchase a plan percent ofAmericans age 45 and over with a $35 monthly premium, 60 share this concern, and favor making percent coinsurance, a $200 deductprescription drug coverage part of ible and a $4,000 catastrophic coverMedicare. The same percentage (809 ) age cap. Based on this and earlier research, say it should be a priority of the PresiAARP is asking Congress to add the dent and Congress. The AARP poll examined percep- $350 billion level by creating a retions of Medicare drug coverage and serve with an amount roughly equal to gauged reactions to possible levels of the estimated ten year surplus in the Medicare Trust Fund about $400 monthly premiums. AARP CEO Bill Novelli said, Benbillion. This could be tapped as needed eficiaries dont expect free drugs. They to provide flexibility for Congress to know they will have to pay for a drug design a plan with drug coverage and benefit in the form of premiums, co- program reforms that people would pays and deductibles. Creating a suc- be willing to purchase. cessful voluntary Medicare drug benNovelli told the Finance Commitefit will depend on whether the cover- tee that good public policy, not just age is affordable and is seen as having budget targets, should drive the real consumer value. fundingofa prescription drugbenefit. Last year Congress earmarked To create a plan that Americans per$300 billion for a Medicare drug ben- ceive 8B having real value, AARP has efit. 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For some trees, this is a continuous process with some needles dropping thnnighouttheyear. Although these older needles turn brown and die, this normally takes place in the interior ofthe tree, so they go unnoticed. Needles covering the soil around the base of the tree are usually the only evidence. For other evergreen trees, older needles turn yellow and brown and drop all at once in the foil, just like leaves do from deciduous trees, Goodspeed says. This can alarm homeowners who are unfamiliar with this process. Needles also drop from a tree when it is stressed. Different conditions, including too much or too little water, diy winds, damaged roots, insect damage and some diseases can weaken the health of evergreen trees, causing them to drop their needles prematurely. If the stress is severe, a tree may even lose young needles, he says. When Labyrinth Canyon and to provide sustainable public recreation opportiini ral Resources, Divisions of Forestry, ties there. Permits for Labyrinth Canyon will Fire and State Lands, and Parks and be available from many sources: the Recreation, have approved a cooperative agreement requiring permits for BLMs Price and Moab field offices private boating i n Labyrinth Canyon (from 8 a.m. to 12 noon), the Utah on LheGreen River. All individuals or Forestry, Fire and Slate Lands Office group leaders taking noncommercial in Moab, Green River State Park, boat trips on any portion ofthe Green CanyonlandB National Park (Island in River between Green River Stat e Park the Sky Visitor Center), the Moub and the northern boundary of Information Center, Ruby Ranch, and Canyon lands National Park are now the John Wesley Powell River History Muaeum in Green River. required to obtain a permit. The CanyonlandB National Park Permits are free, and there is no limitation on the numbers of permits. Reservation Office will also issue a Permits are required year round for Labyrinth Canyon permit in conjuncall river users; they will be checked at tion with a Stillwater Canyon permit Later this spring, the put-in- s and by rangers on river at (435) 7 patrol. Under the agreement, Utah permits can also be obtained from the State Parks will be operating the followingoutfitters: Canyon Voyages, check-i- n system at Green River State Holiday River Expeditions, Moki Mac Park, as well as assisting in patrols of River Expeditions, and Texs River Expeditions. Labyrinth Canyon. The BLM and the Utah Division of Thepermittingsystcm will enable the BLM and Forestry, Fire and Slate Forestry, Fire and State Lands reLands to better protect the river cor- quest that the boating community ridor by ensuringthat all groups agree help spreod the word about the This system will help to abide by certain stipulations while using the river. These noncommercial protect Labyrinth Canyon, one of the permit stipulations include the re- West's outs tending scenic calm water quirement that all individuals and float tripe. For more information, groups possess and use portable toi- please contact Heather O'Hanlon at lets and fire pans while in Labyrinth the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire nr Canyon. In addition, group size is lim- and State Lands at (435) ited tu no more than 25 persons. The Dennis Willis at the BLM Price Field goal of the stipulations is to protect OfTire at (435) The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the Utah Dope rtment of Natu- AARP Utah are working closely with could fall to budget axe Due to recent budget cuts by the Utah Legislature, the director of the TriCounty Dental Clinic, Joseph Shaffer, is worried that they might have to dose the doors on the dental clinic as early as July 1. Utah lawmakers voted to delete adults from Medicaid dental coverage in order to compensate for a revenue shortfall which is upsetting the apple d cart for many agencies and programs. Shaffer said that ha If of the 3,000 people who make use of the dental clinic are adults, mostly single parents of the children who are patients. If the clinic loses their adult patients, their ability to provide dental services could be eroded to the e point that it would lose its dentist, said Shaffer. The dentist at TriCounty is ree in order to quired to work repay his student loans. If the clinic loses half of its patients, it wouldnt be possible to keep a dentist busy on e a basis, so he would have to find work elsewhere. Without a dentist, the clinic would be forced todose. justiRep. Jack Seitz fied the cuts by explaining that lawmakers, who are faced with a money crunch and decreasing revenues in Utah, looked long and hard at what Items could be stricken from the budget. Although the federal government mandates Medicaid coverage for children up to age 18, Medicaid dental coverage for adults is optional and it is left to the discretion of the states. Shaffer said he is still looking for other sources of finding to try to keep the clinic open. aboutatreebeforerippingitoutofthe Permit system initiated for Labyrinth Canyon of the Green River MS WEST MAIM VIRNAL fW-M- SELECT EQUIPMENT 2085 40 - Roosevelt W. Hwy |