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Show • • > The Beaver Press - March 1<J, 2011 - Page 2 THE BEAVER PRESS USPS074-400 Published every Thursday in Beaver, Utah by The Beaver Press Second Class Postage Paid Beaver, Utah 84713 Marlow L. Draper Sud Draper Publisher/Editor Businoss Manager SUBSCRIPTION RATES In Beaver County Beaver County Senior Citizen Outside Beaver County. $17.00 $15.00 $20.00 Postmaster please send change of address to: The Beaver Press, Box 351, Beaver Utah 84713 bpress@xmlsston.com Phone: 435-438-2891 Fax: 435-438-8804 BLM Extends Public Comment Period for Draft Solar PEIS by 30 Days The Bureau of Land . ^Management (BLM) today announced a 30-day extension of the public comment period for the Draft Solar Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (Draft Solar PEIS), a joint effort with Department of Energy. The study is a comprehensive environmental analysis that has identified proposed " "solar energy zones" on public lands in six western states that are most suitable for environmentally sound, utility-scale :solar energy production. ] The agencies had allowed :90 days for the public to comjment on the draft plan. Because .<>f numerous requests, the .•agencies are extending the :comment period by 30 days jbeyond March 17, the original jcfosing date. * The comment period will ihow run until April 16, 2011. No ^additional public meetings will be held during the extended ' public comment period. The Draft Solar PEIS possessed the environmental, ^social, and economic impacts associated with solar energy development on lands managed by the BLM in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. Under the study's Preferred Alternative, the BLM would establish a new Solar Energy Program that would standardize and streamline the authorization process. The plan would also establish mandatory design features for solar energy development on BLM-managed lands. The BLM would also establish Solar Energy Zones (SEZ's) within the lands available for solar development right-of-way applications. These are areas that have been identified as most appropriate for development, containing the highest solar energy potential and fewest environmental and resource conflicts. The proposed SEZ's would provide directed, landscape-scale planning for future solar projects and allow for a more efficient permitting and siting process. The preferred method of commenting on the Draft Solar PEIS is by written submissions using the online form available at http://solareis.anl.gov. Comments can also be mailed to: Solar Energy Draft Programmatic EIS, Argonne National Laboratory, 9700 S. Cass Avenue - EVS/240, Argonne, Illinois 60439. The Unknown Child By Daris Howard The story of how we first became foster parents has its roots much earlier than our first foster child. It all started with an unknown child that lived almost next door. We had lived in the neighborhood for two years before our daughter started kindergarten. When she did, she would tell us about a boy that got off at the bus stop with her every day There is no boy that gets off at our stop," I told her. "But Dad, there is." "Where does he live?" She told me which house he lived in, describing its color and everything. There was only one house that matched that description, and I had seen nothing to indicate that a child lived there. I thought that, perhaps, the lady of the house babysat or something. I was visiting with another neighbor one day, and without even thinking about it, I casually mentioned what my daughter had said. "Oh, but a young boy does live there," the neighbor replied. I was shocked. Then how come I have never seen him?" The dad is a trucker and is always gone," she said. "So when the boy is not in school, his mother keeps him locked in his room." The neighbor then went on to tel) me that social services had been called many times, but they couldn't get enough evidence to do anything. Interestingly enough, only a few months after that, this boy ended up changing our liv.es. His parents divorced and the father was given custody. Suddenly, Duslin was everywhere. He wandered the neighborhood like he was lost in this new world. He had a big heart and always wanted to help. If I had my ditches open watering my garden, he was sure I needed to have them closed, and he would close them. If they were closed, he was sure I needed to have •$&&•:£ them open, and he would open them. If it didn't need to be done, he did it, and if it needed to be fixed, he broke it beyond repair. But more than anything, he was always hungry. Though he was almost ten, and my daughter was only five, she was probably six inches taller than him. We found out that, besides being locked in his room, he had been given very little food. Now that he was free, all food was fair game to him. He would stop by at all hours of the day, and we would feed him. Even after eating a big meal, he would eat every ripe strawberry from my garden, even ones with the slightest blush of pink. He would show up at my door, strawberry all over his face, to tell me he had helped me pick. I knew without looking that I would find my berry patch empty. In an attempt to save some for my family, I finally told him he could have half of what he picked. "Dustin, one in your mouth, and one in the bowl." He obediently followed that rule all the way to the end of the row, and then he ate everything in the bowl too. But it was impossible to really be mad at him, especially when I thought of what he had been through. However, I knew that somehow I had to teach him the concept of sharing. I finally did this by giving him one row, the very best one, for himself. I told him all of the other rows were for others, and he couldn't touch them. He was obedient, and followed this rule, and we finally started sharing in the harvest. Then, one day, I came out to my garden to find Dustin with an entourage of children. He approached me excitedly. "Guess whatl My dad just remarried, and now I have four brothers and sisters that can come over with me to help pick." I can tell you, it was all I could do to contain my excitement. Antler Hunters Stay on Designated — Routes with Motorized Vehicles Southern Utah- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) reminds public land users and outdoor enthusiasts to stay on designated routes while hunting big game antlers this winter and spring. As the weather continues to get warmer, public lands receive more public use, which can increase unintended damages to wildlife habitat. 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If you decide to look for antlers this spring, be sure to look only on foot and avoid driving all terrain vehicles (ATVs) and off highway vehicles (OHVs) off of designated routes. Natural resource damage left behind by vehicles often require years to self repair and can have adverse affects to wildlife. For successful antler hunting, avoid driving cross-country to retrieve antlers and instead, when found, take them to the nearest road and retrieve via designated (open) routes. Additionally, b6fore leaving to enjoy the public lands in your area, check with your local BLM, U.S. Forest Service (USFS) or the Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) offices for maps and specific locations of roads that may be closed due to winter conditions, land management projects, and for other purposes. The DWR also requires a free online antler gathering course prior to taking to the field (www.wildlife.utah.gov/shedantl er). Information regarding antler hunting restrictions can also be found on-line. ••* Dont worry that children never listen to you; worry that they are always watching you. —Robert Fulghum Ask a Specialist: Do You Have Tips for Staying Connected in our Modern World? LOGAN, UT - Answer by: Naomi Brower, Utah State University Extension assistant professor Technology has revolutionized the way people interact and has created a variety of implications for relationships. For example, texting has become the number one way many couples stay In touch with each other, and many individuals initiate dates, argue and even end relationships through text messages. Social media, such as Facebook and Twitter, provide a way to connect to family and friends but can also create temptations and relationship problems when individuals reconnect with old love interests or connect with new potential romantic interests. Others use the Internet as a way to connect through creating online relationships that may distract and hinder them from having real-world connections. So how do we stay connected and protect our relationships fn an increasingly technological world? Consider the following tips. • Set boundaries. In a healthy relationship, couples should be able to be open and honest with each other about who they are communicating with, and there should be boundaries and expectations about what is considered an appropriate relationship with others. Depending on what the couple feels comfortable with, it might be best to limit the amount of Interaction with members of the opposite sex. Couples may also want to discuss the appropriate amount of information they will disclose about their relationship to others. For example, couples may agree to share with others only the positives about their partner to avoid the long-term damage that can occur when something negative is shared during an intense moment of conflict. ( OBITUARY ) Sherman Ward Carter Beaver: On Thursday Night, March 3, 2011, a dear father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and hero returned home after his long journey at the age of 98, Sherman Ward Carter was bom on October 5, 1912 in Minersville, UT to Guy William and Effie Myers Carter. Sherman married Clara Mae White on June 10, 1939 in Beaver, UT, later sealed In the .St. George Temple. He earned his Masters Equilivant and Administrators Certificate. Sherman was the Principal of the Beaver Elementary, Minersville Elementary and Milford Elementary Schools and also taught at the Beaver High School throughout his years. He was a Member of the Lions Club, Little League Coach, member of the Hospital Board, Republican County Chairman and member of Utah National Guard. Sherman was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day- Saints where he was involved fn his church callings: Bishop of Minersville Ward, Stake High Counselor, Boy Scout Master (35 years), Ward and Stake Clerk. He was preceded in death by his wife Clara Mae and parents Guy William and Effle Myers Carter, brothers; Dwavne. Lou. Ramon Gen« Carter, sisters; Bemice Gillins, rrr™ Burbidge, -Gertrude .^.Unplug. DecideTyrraTitrcreate" Marshal! r aii6 " : §randchtldren technology-free zones and Kori, Russell , Amy Carter and times when family members will Brett Williams. turn off all electronic devices Sherman is survived by his and be together. For example, children Janet (Brent) Smith of don't allow electronic devices at Beaver, UT; Linda (Noal) the dinner table. It is becoming Robinson of Beaver, UT; Mary increasingly common in many (Glen) Kerr of South Jordan, UT; households to use cell phones Richard (Geri) Carter of St. or other electronic devices to George, UT; William "Bill" talk to others (or even each (Connie) Carter of Bountiful, UT; other!) at the dinner table. When Carol (Lee) Frank of Annabella, we set down the technology, we UT; his brothers Calvin (Gay) can better connect with those Carter, Jack Carter of Cedar around us and more fully enjoy City, UT; his sister Jane the moments with those we care Blackner of University Place, about. WA; 29 Grandchildren, 77 Great-Grendchlldren and 8 • Communicate in person. When Great-Great-Grandchildren.. a conversation is important or personal, take time to discuss Funeral Services were held the issue in person. More than Thursday March 10, 2011 at half our communication is 11:00 a.m. in the Beaver Stake shared through body language, Center located at 1350 E. 200 including eye contact, which is N.t Beaver, UT. A viewing was generally not possible to pick up held Wednesday March 9, 2011 on when communicating from 6 to 8 p.m. at Southern through technology. While many * Utah Mortuary located at 195 N. 200 W., Beaver, UT and again individuals include emoticons in on Thursday one hour prior to their digital messages to share service at the Beaver Stake their expressions, without comCenter. Interment was in the municating fn person, we risk a Mountain View Cemetery all much higher chance of mteconv under the direction of Southern munication and frustration. Utah Mortuary. Online Taking time to talk face to face Condolences can be sent to not only helps us to better www.southefnutahmortuary.com understand each other, but it also communicates that the relationship is valuable. • Use technology to bond. While Consider using video-chat techtechnology is not the ideal way nology to have a long-distance to share highly important or per- date if your loved one is away sonal messages, It can be a for an extended period of time. great way to stay connected during the day or while traveling for work. For example, send a text message letting someone you love know you are thinking for M your Printing about them, or share something you appreciate about them. Send a picture to your loved one of something you think would make him or her laugh. Share something you love about your 'Business forms partner on Facebook or Twitter Cards «% for the entire world to see. Use ffyers your smart phone to schedule Posters date nights or time together and sync your calendars regularly. If M Types ofMotrtistog your partner has to travel and has access to a laptop, use everyday prices oefort Skype or another Internet program to. chat free of charge while he<§or she Is away. Ufa fBttwer Tnss i |