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Show The Gunnison Valley Gazette Page 4 Tips for winterizing your home by RICHARD BEARD Utah State University Extension Agricultural Engineering Specialist Protecting your home from winter weather can increase the value, reduce monthly heating costs and prevent costly water damage. Consider these tips. Limit the air exchange between the interior and exterior of your home and maximize heating and hot water systems to increase cold weather efficiency. Heat loss through the roof and exterior walls is responsible for the majority of heating costs. Because heated air rises, a properly insulated attic is the single most effective way to limit heat loss. Air movement around the perimeter of windows and exterior doors also accounts for significant heat loss. Use weather stripping around door and window openings and caulk and/or block air movement through cracks and openings in exterior walls. Home improvement stores market a variety of energy saving devices to improve the insulating characteristics of a home. Some include insulating spray foams and precut/preformed insulation for vari- ous-sized openings. Purchase energy efficient models when a water heater, furnace or other high-use appliance needs to be replaced. Also purchase energy efficient mddels when replacing windows and exterior doors. Wrap water heaters and hot water pipes in insulation to improve efficiency. This is especially important in locations where hot water components are exposed to cold temperatures. . Have the furnace inspected by a licensed heating professional prior to cold weather use. Heating ducts'and furnace equipment can be cleaned to improve air flow efficiency. Refill the storage tank if propane or other fuel is used for home heating. Reinstall storm doors or windows if they were removed during warm weather. Check the dampers on wood burning fireplaces to make sure they close snugly. If fireplaces are used, the chimney should be clean and free of obstructions. Install a programmable thermostat to regulate the furnace operation for improved heating efficiency. Zone heating strategies may also be used so that room temperatures vary depending on the frequency of use. If plumbing fixtures have had cold weather problems in the past, protect them from freezing temperatures with heat tape or other means. In preparation for winter, remove leaves and debris from exterior walkways, decks and steps where snow will need to be removed. Trim tree limbs that are close to or touch the roof or house. Gutters and downspouts should be cleaned and downspouts directed away from the house. When final lawn care projects are complete, lawn mowers and other power equipment should be stored for winter. Shut down and drain the water from irrigation systems and evaporative coolers. Place lawn furniture, water hose's and other outdoor items in storage. Snow removal equipment, including snow blower, fuel, snow shovels and chemical ice melt, should be placed in a readily accessible location. Check and replace emergency supplies such as fire extinguishers, batteries, candles, flashlights and propane lanterns or heaters. UtahState UNIVERSITY EXTENSION CONNECTION Gunnison Valley Blood Drive Friday, October 27 • 2 to 7:00 pm . at the Gunnison Valley High School small gym. PLEASE GIVE BLOOD AND HELP SAVE LIVES!! Thursday, October 26, 2006 Ashlev's first deer Living the Outdoor Lifestyle By C R A I G PAYNE As we stood in the darkness, waiting for the sunlight to emerge over the eastern horizon, my mind drifted back in time. The number of times my family and I have lived out this scenario escapes me. Too many to count, too many to remember, although now-a-days I do my darnedest to document these special times. This trip was especially significant because our daughterin-law Ashley Heaps was hunting with us. Throughout the long summer months we had periodically watched from afar, a group of deer that held within their ranks a couple pretty good bucks. From our vantage point, a mile or so distant, it became apparent the deer preferred a particular pathway. Continued study of their habits revealed a possible ambush site. Although I had not set foot on their pathway all summer long, through my sixty power spotting scope 1 studied their movements. It appeared to me there was one location along their travel corridor that would allow us a shot opportunity. ourtesy, Logan, Ashley and Jebb with Ashley's first deer. Standing in the darkness with two of my sons, Jebb and Logan, as well as Logan's wife Ashley, the ugly tentacles of doubt began to infiltrate the recesses of my mind. Had we done enough scouting? Would another location have been a better choice? Are there bigger bucks in another canyon? What if the wind is wrong? What if the deer don't take the same trail today? Knowing that doubt can crush your dreams, I forced the negative thoughts from my mind. With the dawn came the realization that we had in fact chosen the right location. Scarcely thirty minutes after daylight a small group of deer filtered past us without detecting our presence. Within the group was a good looking two point buck. Without hesitation Ashley passed on the buck, stating simply, I would like something a little bigger. Her decision was made simpler, I am sure, by the fact that farther down the canyon we could clearly see a better buck working our way. Ap- parently in no rush, the buck, along with his entourage of does fed in our direction. Pausing periodically to survey their surroundings, the herd of deer moved ever closer to our position. What happened next, I have witnessed many times, but it still amazes me. Sensing something was amiss, the buck spun on his heels, leaving his doe's to wonder what was wrong. Scrambling to catch up with his departure, the doe's exit made keeping track of the buck a little easier. Half way up the hill side, the buck paused to wait for his herd. That window of opportunity was all Ashley needed in order to settle the cross hairs of her scope atop his back. From that moment on Ashley's instincts took over With the rifle's report, the buck faltered. One more follow up round and Ashley claimed her very first buck, A beautiful three by three, taken with her husband Logan by her side, as Jebb and I looked on. It will surly take some doing to top that. Living the outdoor Lifestyle is sponsored by: 528-5001 Hwy 89 Northeast of Gunnison Open Monday - Saturday The First word and Last Name in Log Homes! Think Satterwhite for Log Homes, Rough Lumber, Timbers, Animal Bedding and Firewood Kevin G. Herman for Sheriff Gunnison Valley /~ Qwmison Valley p Hospital, 'Home Care Home Health and Hospice Awareness and Health Fair Place: Gunnison Valley High School Date: October 28, 2006 Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. FREE: Blood Pressure checked, Blood Glucose Test, Cholesterol Check, Oxygen Saturation, Eye Test, Dental check lip and Massage Therapy Discount testing will be available for the following Blood Work: Complete Metabolic Profile $8.00 Complete Blood Count .' $5.00 Lipid Profile $10.00 Prostrate Specific Antigen $12.00 Thyroid Stimulating Hormone $12.00 Hemoglobin A,1,C $3.00 The above laboratory test will be offered Wednesday the 25th thru Friday the 27th at the Gunnison Valley Hospital @ 64 E. 100 N. Results will be available at the Health Fair. * payment is due at time of service Experience: -Senior Emergency Planner national emergency management firm - Deputy Sheriff Sanpete - Director of Emergency Management-Sanpete - District Manager/, professional practice management firm r General Manager/pipeline company My priorities if elected are: > Keep our kids safe. - Greater officer Presence - Increased focus on felony crime investigation " Better relationships with county law agencies Education: It All Adds Up™. fc£S $V4^ iKeyinlHdlman r*i - Kevin has a Bachelors of Science/Business Administration Personnel. - He is a Category 1 Police Officer (1994) - He is a Hazardous Materia Technician and has been our DARE K-G/7-8 fnstructo iff Less Politics. More Police Work Other services provided are Medicare Help and Information Home Care and Hospice Information, Physical Therapy, Mental Health Information. Arthritis information. Massage Therapy, 72 Hour Kit Information, and bring your medication for an evaluation by our Pharmacist. C C S . Medical will exchange your old Blood sugar machines for new Glucometer. Our public health Nurse will be giving Flu and Pneumonia boosters and DT boosters. Praxair Medical Equipment representative available for information. Come see the Brace Caboose. Special Presentations by Utah Highway Patrol, Gunnison Valley Hospital Ambulance, Gunnison Fire Department, Life Flight, Earthquake Preparedness, and our Disaster trailer. S.WAT. Team demonstrations. And demonstrations on the National Guards rock climbing wall. There will also be bicycle helmets for all the children who attend the health fair. Seatbelt safety. Jeana's Dance students will be preforming at Health Fair Door prices given away every fifteen minutes. (DONATED BY LOCAL BUSINESSES) Valley H O S P I T A L |
