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Show V The Beaver Press - September 23,2010 - Page 4 Do not leave spent plants in landscape beds..Remove annual flowers such as petunias and marigolds by the root after they are killed by hard frost. Cut perennials back to a few inches above the ground after foliage cites back. As with vegetables, National Public Lands Day on compost spent materials or Saturday, September 25,2010 send them to the green waste Bryce Canyon National facility unless they are disPark wffl offer Its annual Fee eased. Free Day on Saturday, • If the soil in landscape beds or September 25, 2010, In obserthe garden needs improving, vance of Notional Public Lands Day. On that day, the National which it usually does, late fall is the best time to do It Apply 2 to Park Service wil join other pub3 Inches of organic matter such Be lands to waive entrance fees including commercial tour as leaves or compost and till it entrance fees. This fee waiver into the soil. Doing this in the fall does not include camping and allows soil microorganisms many months to break down the National Public Lands Day compost in preparation for next began in 1994 with three feder- year's plantings. Another advanal agencies and 700 volunteers. tage to applying compost in the Last year nearly 110,000 volun- fall is that If K is too hot from teers worked In 1,300 locations excessive salts, the sails wOl and In every state. Now, 8 fed- generally leach out over the wineral agencies and many state ter and early spring months. and local lands participate in • Continue mowing the lawn this annual day of caring for untO it stops growing. Leaving it shared lands. National Public extra shaggy tn late fall encourLands Day keeps the promise of ages a disease complex called the Civilian Conservation Corps, snow mold. Additionally, be sure the "tree army" that worked from to rake all leaves and other 1933-42 to preserve and protect debris from the lawn as another America's natural heritage. This preventetive measure. For annual event educates lawns that receive moderate to Americans about critical envi- heavy traffic, apply a final applironmental and natural cation of fertilizer in earty resources issues and the need November. Grass roots absorb for shared stewardship of these nitrogen and other nutrients in valued, irreplaceable lands; preparation for spring. bufcfo partnerships between the • Remember that trees and public sector end the local com- shrubs have different fall munity based upon mutual inter- requirements than annuals and ests In the enhancement and perennials. Since they are going restoration of America's public dormant in the fall, do not fertillands; and Improves public ize or heavily prune them this lands for outdoor recreation, time of year. Both encourage with volunteers assisting land new green growth and can seriously delay dormancy. If plants managers In hands-on work. Bryce Canyon was pro- are not completely dormant by claimed a national monument in the time winter cold arrives, they 1923 because of its "...unusual may suffer severe damage. scenic beauty and scientific • Finally, fait Is the time to plant interest and importance." Five bulbs such as daffodils, tulips years later it was renamed a and crocus. Shop early for the national park. Today, over 1.4 best selection. Butbs can play million visitors come from an Important part in the design around the world to marvel at its of a wefi-ptanned landscape and colorful and delicate rock spires can brighten spring days by and pinnacles. The park and being among the first flowers. Of surrounding forest are home to the bulbs, daffodils seem to be ettt, pronghom antelope, mule the most deer resistant. deer, Wac* bear, mountain lion find the Utah prairie dog, a Securing Your identity threatened species. Bryce Canyon's high altitude, outIsn't Just For Tax Time standing air quality and tack of (NAPS>—Moat Americans surBghi potation, contribute to out- vey their finances from a high level only once a year. Tax time standing night sides. The Bryce Canyon Lodge, forces people to think about how to best organize their financial Restaurant, Gift Shop, General lives. It should also remind you to Store and North Campground take extra care in protecting are open. Canyon Tral Rides yourself against fraud and idenoffers guided horse trips into the tity theft—something you should canyon. The Bryce Canyon think about year-round. Visitor Center is open daiy from 8 a m to 8 p.m. Ranger-led programs are offered during the day> A free shuttle is avalabte to take you to the park's most popular viewpoints. With the arrival of shorter days and cooler temperatures, aspens are changing color, so come prepared for autumn weather For more information During and after tax time, even regarding the Fee Free Day at with the prevalence of online filBiyce Canyon National Park cad ing, reams of vital information are easily harvested from workplace (435)834-5322. desks and mailboxes. National Park Service The nonprofit Identity Theft U.S. Department of the Interior Resource Center (ITRC) recomBryc© Canyon National Park mends that you take the following steps to protect yourself: PO Box 840201 • Keep paperwork with perBryce, Utah 84784 sonal information in a safe, locked 435 834^322 phone location. 435 834-4102 fax • Put papers you no longer need through a crosscut shredder. • Make sure to have updated firewall, anti-virus and spyware software to protect your computer from invasion. • Be sure to retrieve your mail every day. Don't leave financial documents in an outgoing mailbox at work. Even the most organized consumer can benefit from identity LOGAN, UT - Answer by: theft protection and restoration Taun Beddes, Utah State sevicea provided by firms like University Cooperative EZShield. You want to prevent, detect Extension horticulturist. Cache and restore when you have trouCounty * Fall Is in the air, and the ble with your identity. All three are important. Take appropriate leaves are beginning to change measures. color. This time of year also brings the many tasks associated with putting the vegetable garden, landscape beds &nd town to bed for the year. Consider these tips. • After the fell harvest, remove spent plants from the garden. Add non-diseased plants to the compost pile and throw away any that are diseased. If you do not have a compost pie, haul plants to the local green waste fedity. Bryce Canyon Waives Entrance Fees For Cool Cooking For Warmer Weather Chicken fs|Its« can bo stow cooked on hot days for a cool, oasy supper. (NAPS)—When sfs too hottouse your oventocook, a smart idea is to start using your slow cooker. « That way, you not only avoid heating up your kitchen, you help save on your energy bills as well. Cooking in a slow cooker for six to eight hours uses only about onefourth of the energy that cooking the same dish in an electric oven for one hour would. What's more, a slow cooker works well at outdoor gatherings for barbecued beef or baked beans. Try this delicious dish at your next picnic: Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitaa Serves 8 1 Reynolds* Slow Cooker Liner 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast tenders 1 medium onion, sliced 1 large red bell pepper, cut into thin strips 1 large green b*U pepper, cut into thin strips % cup chunky salsa 2 packages (1.4 ox. each) fajita seasoning mix K teaspoon cayenne pepper 16 (10-inch) fjour tortillas Shredded cheese, chopped tomatoes, guacoinole, ROUT cream (optional) Place slow cooker liner in a 5- to 6%-quart alow cooker bowl Fit liner snugly in bowl; pull top of Uner over rim. P l a c e chicken in slow cooker liner. Place onions tvod bell peppers on top of fthieken. Mix salsa* seasoning mix and cayenne pepper in a medium bowl. P o u r over chicken. Cover. Cook on low for 6 to 7 h o u r s or on high for 3 4o 4 hours until chicken is done. Carefully remove Sid. Gently stir chicken and *auce. Spoon K cup of chicken mixture into c e n t e r of each tortilla; add desired toppings and fold tortilla over filling. Do not lift or t r a n s p o r t l i n e r with food inside. For more recipes and ideas, go to www.slowcookerlinoi^.com. The first paper towels we reinvented tn 1907. They were created for use In Philadelphia classrooms to help prevent the spread of the common cold from child to child. (NAPS)—With 2.2 billion grilled cheese sandwiches eaten at home each year, it appears to be one of America's favorite comfort foods. Just the thought of buttery,. toasted bread and satisfying, melted cheese may be enough to make one swoon. While making grilled cheese doesn't require any formal culinary training, the results of the toasted sandwich can be improved with a few key tips: • For traditional grilled cheese, butter the bread with soft butter. Soft butter spreads easiest and will be more evenly distributed, which heljpa ensure a properly criBp sandwich. • Apply a little pressure when cooking. Gently press the sandwich with a spatula after it's been flipped to help create an even spread of cheese. • Be patient. Don't grill over high heat—the bread will brown (or burn) too fast and the cheese will not be melted. Grill over low heat. • Try grating or shredding the cheese ae an alternative to slicing. Some cooks find grated cheese melts faster and more evenly. A great grilled cheese generally starts with a good melting cheese, such as cheddar or fontina, and can be improved with interesting toppings and condiments. For inspiration, you can visit the Wisconsin Grilled Cheese Academy at www.grilledcheeseBcademy.com, The aite features 30 new delectable recipes, such as The Lil* Kahuna, with Wisconsin Pepper Jack, ham, pineapple, aauteetl bell peppers and sauteed onions on King's Hawaiian Bread. The Lil' Kahuna No. of Servings: 4 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 4 fresh or canned sliced pineapple rings 1 yellow or Spanish onion, sliced about %" thick Chances are you'll say "Cheese? and smile when you try this Hawaiian-Inspired grilled cheese sandwich. ^ 1 large red bell pepper, :"sliced About %n thick ;-" 6 tablespoons butter, at ; room temperature, divided • 4 slices King's Hawaiian Sweet Bread, split 8 slices Wisconsin Pepper •: Jack cheese 8 ounces smoked ham, • sliced Heat a saute pan over high heat. Add olive oil and pineapple slices; cook each side for about 1 minute to caramelize. Remove pineapple and return pan to heat. Add onions and peppers and saute 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside. Heat large scute pan or skillet over media.n heat. Add 1 tablespoon butter and 4 slices of bread. Top each with 1 slice Pepper Jack, 2 ounces ham, 1 pineapple ring, V* of ih« peppers and onions, and another slice of Popper Jack, in that order. 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