Show The 'Richfield Reaper I’SrS Richfield Utah 84701 Center 65 West 766-88- 0 Telephone is published each Wednesday for S20 00 per sea: in ) The RctficiJ Reaper (USPS area and S27 TO per year out of area by The Richfield Reaper 65 West Center Richfield Utah 847 Second Class Postage paid at Richfield Utah 84701 POSTMASTER Send address PO Boa 730 Richfield Utah 84701 I The Richfield Reaper es charj 766-880- Mark fj Fuellenbach the nl $ovth" Mead Utih Cops: 50c Publisher - Hal C Edwards Editor Single Editorial Arbor Day Should Be More Than A Time To Plant Trees assist nature by planting trees the main purpose of Arbor Day But there are many other lessons to be learned while planting trees as Arbor Day is observed Sometimes Mother Nature needs a boost from man For example when nature gets carried away with lightning fires which destroy forests it's up to the earth’s inhabitants to replace them sooner than nature would do it Sav "Arbor Day" and think tree planting At least that's what most people do And while that is a primary purpose of noting Arbor Day there is muen more associated with that observance than tree planting With more and more emphasis placed on the environment — from recycling to conservation of natural resources — Arbor Day has taken on a different meaning than it had just a couple of decades ago Making sure the earth is able to continue roduction of vital natural needs which ae been taken for granted way too many years has become the crux of many organizations from "Save The Farth tiay'Mo "Save the Whales" This is just one example of realizing that nature needs man's help just as man needs nature’s help Even though it comes but once a year events and purposes of Arbor Day can well be carried over into all activities of conservation protection and respect for ublic lands and nature in general If that appens we will be much farther down the road toward assuring that the future will really be there the Iiach of these has its own approach to a pet project but in the end it is the entire ecological system which must be preserved if we 'are to continue to enjoy the earth's natural v ields So as we observe Arbor Day this year encourage everyone to plant a tree at their home or business or donate funds for trees to a community park golf course or other effort to promote the continuation of trees as a vital part of our lives today and in the future we poster contest among school elementary youngsters was an imin to inform these imhelping step portant pressionable children about the need to A region-wid- e The eyes have But how do they do it? Over the years I have heard phrases about eyes that they Farm Bureau Offers Tips For State Cleanup Day On May 14 Governor Mike Leavitt has urged all Utahns to plan and conduct a statewide cleanup-fixu- p day Saturday May 14 Farm Bureau is joining with the governor and many other organiations to this activitv Utah Farm Bureau Federation President Ken Ashby Delta says all Utahns should take advantage ol this opportunity to show more pride in our state and the quality of its life and culture "Farm and ranch people who generally own larger tracts of land more outbuildings and machinery than are normally lound in the cities should be particularly aware of the appearance of our homes yards buildings and farms and make every effort to improve their overall condition" he said Ashby said Jerry Ferguson LTB icc president of farm safety is in charge of the farm and ranch group's activities in connection with the event "Ibere arc numerous benefits that will come to a farm or ranch owner and the family from a planned vigorous effort to change the appearance of the farmstead and rural homes" Ferguson said v He offered several suggestions to rural homeowners and farmers and ranchers: Collect and haul away old worn-ou- t machinery Locations where sc rap metal may be collected or sold will be identified and announced through the public media Collect and properly dispose of used tires used oil and outdated or unregistered pesticides The Utah Department of Agriculture may plan a pesticide disposal site for larm chemicals in connection with the event g Flant shade trees shrubs and other landscaping to improve the appearance of the home and farmstead while at the same lime providing windbreaks sunto screens and prevent erosion water-conservin- Paint and repair buildings Move farm machinery inside or cover it with larps where possible Studies show machinery under cover outlasts other machinery and is more trouble-fre- e in operation Regional C Joslin Forester Acting the of Intermountain Region of the Forest Service addressed public concerns about some proposed Forest Serv ice law enforcement regulations that were recently issued and which are in some cases being misinterpreted Joslin urges the public to consider the following information before forming an opinion about these proposed law enforcement regulations: The proposed regulations result from a periodic review of current regulations laws and changing conditions that affect the national forests That review suggested word changes in some existing regulations plus a few new ones Any changes are to help protect the pub- - Local 'White House' Conference In Loa The Six County Area Agency on Aging will hold a local White House Conference on Aging May 3 beginning at 930 am in the Loa LDS Stake Center 20 South 100 West loa Senior Citizens officials from the 17 senior centers of the area will attend as well as staff repreas senting elderly service agencies well as state and local statf Robin Arnold-William- s deputy director of the Stale Department of Human Services will speak on "The Future of Aging in Rural Utah" Williams will also serve as t stead and home landscaping But he said any fanner or rancher or rural homeowner can readily find opportunities to cleanup and fix up their dwellings and farmsteads with low cost He said such activities will make the home or farm a safer and more pleasant place to live and work rcla-Uve- the issues numerator w ith the participants to record their opinion of Six County issues and needs affecting the elderly for the next 10 years These issues will be prioritized The outcome will be considered at the state and federal level White House Conferences Utah's conference will be held Sept 29 at the Hilton Hotel in Salt Lake City The National Conference will be in the spring of 1995 The issues identified will help determine local aging programs and sen ices for the decade ahead by the group t ly about Farm Bureau's involvement in this activity or for suggestions on how to implement a clean-u- p plan lo3 cally call Ferguson at But as I look at people's eyes I have decided that it isn't the eyes at all but the expression of the face position of the eyelid and a smile or a frown And because eyes arc the only things that move around on our faces besides our mouths perhaps they have been placed in a category which doesn't exist True eyes can be red or bloodshot from lack of sleep worry or even stress and that can tell a story They can have tears pouring out and that can be sadness laughter or joy But I think the rest of the "expressive eyes" that wc hear about come not from the eye but the face 261-399- Proposed Forest Law Focuses On Safety Robert sparkle that they arc sad that they send fire Ferguson said the Utah State University Extension Service has brochures and guidance for farm- For more information it lie public property national forests waters other resources and Forest Serv ice employees One proposed regulation that is new allows Forest Service law ene forcement officers to take action when there is a problem on a national forest and state and local law enforcement units are not in a position to respond in a timely manner People who enjoy rixkhound and fossil hunting as a hobby need not be concerned about the permit mentioned in the proposed regulations The permit requirement applies to those who use mechanical equipment or explosives that will significantly damage natural features or property of the United Stales Another regulation addresses law enforcement of unreasonably loud noises that occur alter a certain hour and cause public inconvenience annoyance or alarm This is not new actually the regulation has been in effect since 1981 and is to encourage campers to be courteous and show regard for each other Be reassured that the regulation on firearms does not ban hunting from the national forests What it does is ban discharging of firearms in campgrounds and other congested areas where public safety is an issue and then only when prohibited by special order site by site The regulations give Forest Service law enforcement officers more authority to deal w ith juvenile drinking drug use minor felony offenses and some traffic control problems on the national forests The seatbelt requirement when driving on Forest Service roads reinforces a law that is on the books in most of the 50 states what and then pull his mouth into a mean expression "When Irish Eyes Arc Smiling" as the song says it’s because our Irish eyes are open and our countenance is happy But those two eyeballs arc still in their sockets and I don't think they really change much The Eagles one of my favorite musical groups had a hit song a few years ago about "Your Lyin’ Eyes" The lyrics claim that your eyes will give you away and everyone can tell you have lied Or you might have shifty eyes Now that could mean a lot of things I knew a man once who had shifty eyes all the time I talked with him sort of as if he were watching from every direction to make sure he didn't get caught But his eyes were still the same just being flipped around a lot Wc can put our eyes into a stare where it looks as though wc arc For example if a person gets a "mean look" he might narrow his eyes by closing his eyelids some someplace else even though wc arc blank still here And that look is a combination of looking in Have you ever watched a kid with a new toy? Their eyes dance with joy and they can hardly contain their excitement A new toy with a toddler is likely to hold the tot's attention for at least a minute or two but with an older child you can count on a few hours maybe to dig with on the front and another bucket with claws on the back But I'm not talking Tonka or Maud I'm talking Case as in Case Tractor the real McCoy You know the kind of machinery you see one spot without moving eyes blinking or flipping those eyeballs around But the eye itself doesn't really change I have a daughter who can produce one of the "blackest looks" imaginable if she has a mind to But the "look" is not the position of her eyes but the rest of the ex- pression on her face We hear about people with "fire eyes" Obviously that refers to someone who is angry or upset and is either on their way to take care of somebody w ho has crossed them or they might already be there in their But the general stance of their body their head their hands being thrown around and the volume of their voice is really where they are "seeing" fire But their eyes get a lot of the credit I firmly agree that eyes appear to be expressive But without the rest of our body joining in they really can't do much on their own on-sit- even more of entertainment depending on the toy A toddler may squeal with delight at the sight of a new toy clap his hands with joy or simply say "Oooohh!" Older kids may elicit such exclamations as "All right!" or "Would you look at that!" Toys are toys and boys are boys And this weekend two boys got a new toy When they bought the toy their eyes danced with excitement and the air was filled with "Gee look at this!" and "This is gonna be great!" They brought it home and spent all weekend playing with the thing Saturday was spent pulling it apart looking at the pieces looking at the instructions putting it together and planning what fun they would have with it in the summer months to come Sunday was spent playing with it out in the field The new toy is a tractor A back hoc actually It's got a big bucket building roads and digging base- ments and the two boys to whom I am referring are my husband Kraig and my brother-in-laDick w They bought themselves a back-ho- e And not a small one at that As backhocs go it’s enormous Sue and Dick and Kraig and I have some major projects planned this summer that are going to entail a lot of diggingmajor digging But needed to do to fix up this keen new backhoc Dick fell asleep Saturday night with the owner's manual in his lap and Kraig's hands are still black with grease that won't come off And they’ve already got next weekend's backhoc foray planned You know what they say"The only difference between men and boys is the price and size of their toys" tfr I was a little surprised when Kraig came home and said they'd bought a backhoc "It's going to save us money" "Why it will pay for itself by the end of the summer" "The price was right Wc really got a steal!" Yes It is going to save us from having to hire someone to do the digging and it will be more economical And we did get a great deal But Dick and Kraig were like two boys with a new toy They were up to their elbows in grease the inand sides They joked about starting a backhoc company and talked endlessly about all the work they could do Talk at dinner consisted of making a list of all the things they New Horizons Crisis Center Advocates For The Victims Of Domestic Violence And Homelessness 146 North Mam Efechtek Utah 84701 Phona 696 9294 or 1 800 343 6302 I |