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Show The Summit County Bee Page A4 Preschool Story Time Farm Bureau Says EPA Diesel Standard Will Harm Farmers The Utah Farm Bureau Federation joined the American Farm Bureau Federation and 17 other agricultural organizations in filing comments the with month late last F.nvimnmcntal Protection Agency (liPA) to express concern that a new proposal to reduce the sulfur levels in diesel fuel would have adverse consequences on American agriculture and rural America. The FPA proposal calls for the lowering of the current diesel fuel sulfur level of 500 parts per million (ppm), to between 50 and IS ppm. Such a move, Farm Bureau said, could (I) increase the threat of supply disruptions, particularly in rural America, hy effectively reducing refinery capacity; (2) force many refiners to produce more costly ultra-lodiesel fuel for farm and uses due to distriother bution limitations, particularly in the agricultural heartland; and (3) jeop w Back sulfur cap of about 50 ppm, which would he a 90 percent reduction from the current level; provide maximum compliance flexibility to cooperative refiners: help secure financial assistance to farmer-owne- d cooperative refiners; not require farmer-owne- d cooperatives to sell the new fuel in early years of a and continually analyze phase-in- ; the supply, price and farm engine performance implications for introducing the new fuel. A final EPA rule is expected to be released by the end of die year. Farm Bureau is the largest farm and ranch organization in the state and nation. More than 22,300 families belong to Farm Bureau in Utah. It's mission is to improve the net income of farmers and ranchers and the overall quality of life in the state and nation through political action, educational and informational means. ardize the economic viability of farmer-owne- d refineries, leading to further concentration in the petroleum industry serving rural America. Costs for fanners and other rural consumers would increase 10 cents per gallon, with any shortages triggering much higher costs. Agriculture is dependent on a reliable and affordable supply of diesel fuel to provide food and preserve resources, said 'Ken Ashby. UFBE President. We join with the other organizations in expressing concern that FPA's proposal to reduce sulfur levels in diesel fuel will have adverse consequences for American agriculture and rural America." In order to mitigate these potential pmhlems, Farm Bureau recommended the FPA withdraw and reconsider the proposal. But, failing that, the organization recommended d that FPA set an diesel fuel on-roa- School Bicycle Safety To lie Summit County Safe Kids Coalition and the Summit County Sheriff's IX'pt. have held nine summer hike rodeos teaching bike safely and correct helmet usage. These rodeos have taken place throughout ;hc entire county, in hopes to educate as many children in the county as possible. A key part to each hike rodeo was fitting every child with a helmet to prevent head injuries. The health department gave out 132 helmets to children that participated in the bike rodeo. A few common mistakes were noticed as the children arrived and participated in the hike rodeos and as observations have been made throughout the county. If your child w ill be taking a bike to school this year, go over these common problems with himher to ensure a safe ride to and from school. Some children were on bikes that were too big fur their size. The child should he able to place the lulls of hisher feet on the ground while seated on the bike. They should he able to straddle the crossbar and place both feet flat on the ground and have a 1" clearance. Many children arrived without a helmet. Head injuries are the most serious type of injury and most common cause of death for bicyclists. The single most effective safety device available to reduce head injury and death from bicycle crashes is a helmet. Please ensure that your child never gets on a hike without wearing hisher helmet. The straps on the helmet were not tight or, in some cases, even snapped into place. Some helmets are worn too far hack on the head, leaving the forehead completely exposed. Baseball hats should not he worn underneath helmets. Studies show that properly adjusted and correctly worn helmets can reduce the chances of serious head injuries hy 85 percent and the risk of brain injury hy as much as 88 percent. Some people don't ride their bikes on the correct side of the road. Always ride on the right side of the road with traffic. Some children don't obey trafTic signs, especially stop signs. Bikes must follow the same rules as drivers. 90 percent of all accidental deaths children on bicycles occur when they dart into traffic from a driveway or when they cycle through a stop sign. pjrcnts need to set the example of these hike safety tips. Children are more likely to wear their helmets if their parents are wearing a helmet, hard can you jiggle your baby's brain without provoking "shaken baby syndrome?" The child's neck can become At about the age of one neck the year, development of some babies approaches the point where they can tolerate the weight of a helmet while awake. It is common to see parents still riding, with the child's head rolling around with every bump and wobble of the bike, because the baby has fallen asleep. Some trailers can turn over very easily. causing injury. A good rule to follow is, to wait until your child is at least one year old and robust enough to handle the humps. over-stresse- d. . too. Occasionally the' health department will get inquiries from parents about extremely small helmets to fit their babies aged 6 weeks to 14 months. Specialists in the injury prevention field do not recommend taking an infant of less than 12 months in a bicycle child seal, trailer, sidecar or any other carrier. The ride is Ux) rough and shaky for a baby. How September 8, 2000 Photo of The Week Preschool Story Time will start Thursday, Sept. 7. at the Kamas Branch Library. A funfilled year is planned with exciting stories, songs and activities. All preschool children are welcome; children age 3 and under must have a parent in attendance. Each Thursday during the school year, your child can look forward to this event, except when the library is closed for holidays. We will meet at the Summit County Services building at 110 North Main in Kamas at 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. We would like to thank Rhonda Hallows and other community volunteers for their help and support with this, program. For more information, please call (435)783-435- 0. This program is sponsored by the Summit County Library System.' Awards Presented The dream of a lifetime comes true for Russell Robbins when he bagged this beauty on the opening day of the bow hunt. Sept 1 In Wyoming. The moose measured 44 inches with 12 and 13 Inch points. Congratulations! From Modem Self-Defen- se The Bee it happy to show off your cute photos. We know there are some cute kids in the county as well as some fun adult shots, and vacation photos. Please assist us in this area, by sending them to us. Photos are a good way to share fun times with others! Congratulations is extended to Krissy Shull for making Level I Instructor. Whitney Trover - Orange Tip on Yellow Belt. 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