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Show Page Six - The Pyramid - October 13, 1993 '( ' Pete Hayward dies in Sanpete . Proposed state health care package outlined Insurers must accept all employer groups or individuals regardless of conditions, thereby assuring that an individual does not loose insurance when changing jobs. As a result of these insurance reforms, premiums are based on a community rate with discounts for healthy lifestyles. Premiums are likely to increase 10 to 20 percent to individuals and small group purchasers. To moderate the increase in premium, the Commission believes that consumers will purchase policies with higher deduc- LAKE CIT- Y- Backinformation germane to ground the "Access to Basic Health Care" town meeting scheduled for tomorrow night to propose options for reform of health care delivery and financing was provided through a recent news release from the Utah Health Care Policy Option Commission. The Commission is required statute to propose to the Goveby rnor at least two distinct options that the State should undertake to: L.imit increases in health care expenditures; Develop a system of coverage for health care for all residents; and Improve the quality of care. In May of 1993, Governor Mike Leavitt appointed a commission and charged them to develop three or more options to solve the basic problem of providing "...a mechanism through which every Utahn will have access to some form of basic health care in an environment that contains cost." SALT Approximately pre-existi- tibles and No change in premiums is expected for those who work for firms. large or mid-size- d Option Two- - also relies on insurance reforms found in Option One and expansion of Medicaid to increase access to individuals who are uninsured. In addition, this option recommends either an employer or individuafmandate to have health insurance. This mandate would be phased in, beginning in 1997. A standard benefits package is defined and will be offered through a purchasing cooperative. It adds a managed competition structure as a key element. Individuals and small businesses will be required to purchase health insurance through the cooperative. Premiums are likely 0 to increase percent to and small individuals group purchasers as a result of insurance reforms. To moderate this increase, the Commission believes that consumers will purchase policies 192,000 Utahns currently do not have health insurance. Summaries of the three options the Commission currently has on the table include: Option One - relies on insurance reforms and expansion of Medicaid to increase access to individuals who are uninsured. This option does not provide universal access, but moves the State closer to that goal by containing costs and by assuring broader access to health 15-2- with higher deductibles and co- - i i payments. Additionally, a subsidy program is created to assist those 0 between percent of the federal poverty level to purchase ' health insurance. Option Three - relies on major structural reform of the health care system to give all . ( 100-15- Utahns immediate access to care. It health insurance coverage from employment, thus providing insurance to the unemployed as well as the employed. All Utahns (Medicare recipients not included) would have access to a standard benefits package as defined by a newly health Utah health care policy is topic of town meeting MT. PLEASAN- T- A general town meeting via EDNET to discuss "Access to Basic Health Care" will be held Thursday, Oct. 14, 7 p.m., at North Sanpete High School, 390 East 700 South, as well as in the Lucy Phillips Library at Snow College, 150 East College Avenue, Eph- raim. According to a recent press release, the purpose of the meeting is to provide information to the public and to answer questions, as well as gain public input. The Commission (established 1993 Utah Legislature and the by appointed by Governor Leavitt) has released a draft report for public review and comment which defines three options for reforming the health care system to provide access to health care services and contain costs. The Commission plans to spent the first two weeks of November reviewing all comments received through the town meetings and will prepare a final report for submission to the Governor. Copies will be available at the county clerks offices and at public and academic libraries throughout the state. Input may also be provided by sending comments by Oct. 29 to: Utah Health Care Policy Options Commission, State Capitol, Salt Lake City, Utah 84114; teleFAX phone A series of public hearings are scheduled during the last two weeks of October and will be attended by at least one commission member and one staff member. Though none are scheduled for Sanpete County, the closest options are: Oct. 20, 7 p.m., in Provo at the Old Court House, Room 319. Oct. 21, 7 p.m., in Price at the County Commission Chambers, 120 East Main. Oct. 26, 7 p.m., in Richfield, at the County Auditorium, 250 North Main. CIT- Y- Terrel 321-510- 6; structure, administrative savings inherent in a single-paysystem, and global budget limits tied to the growth in personal income. er Senior Citizens MORONI Fourteen senior citizens attended the Moroni Senior Apartments family home evening held Oct. 4. The Terry and Alona Merrill family, along with their grand- parents, furnished the program. Tenants Louise Hill and Rose Budd hosted the event. Check smoke detectors, batteries 2. MT. and regulatory concerns. Members consist of owners and operators of independent and retail grocery stores, convenience stores, food industry suppliers and service chain-operat- companies. association currently The consists of 325 member companies employing over 27,000 individuals. SALT LAKE CIT- Y- The Utah Safety Council reminds you to change the batteries in your smoke detectors and test them to make sure they are working properly. In 1992, nine people were killed in Utah fires, none of which had working smoke detectors in their homes. On the other hand, no one was killed in Utah fires last year who had working smoke detectors. PLEASAN- T- Fairview Elementary comes in second with 257 students, a gain of 26 over last years 231. Their kindergarten has 63 students; first grade, 31; second, 40; third, 36; fourth, 42; and fifth, 43. En- Fountain Green Elementary consists of 117 students, only five more than last years 112. Kindergarten is comprised of 21 students; first grade, 21; second, 17; third, 18; fourth, 17; and fifth, 21. Spring City Elementary had the largest decline in student population with only 116 students this year, down a whopping 35 from last years 151. The kindergarten class has 19 students; first grade, 16; second, 25; third, 21; fourth, 19; and fifth, 14. special education youngsters are included in the individual school totals but are not reflected in class figures. North Sanpete Middle Schools population declined this year with 626 students, compared years 637. The sixth grade has 201 students; seventh, 207; and eighth, 207. Mt. Pleasant has the highest enrollment of the elementary schools with 289, 14 over last years 275. The kindergarten consists of 23 students; first grade, 55; second, 58; third, 47; fourth, 49; and fifth, 55. to last Moroni race narrows after primary vote Terrel Seely Young deployed The two city council seats will be sought by incumbent Reed Christensen who received 128 votes, Mick Michie at 123, Dianna Gibbons with 72 and Barbara Gordon who gleaned 66. MORON- I- Incumbent Mayor David Crosland and Deanna Ericksen will face off for the mayors office in the upcoming Nov. 2 municipal election. Crosland held a strong lead over his two opponents in the Oct. 5 primary with 162 votes. Deanna Ericksen followed with 72 and Darrel Bagley dropped out with 36. Marine NORFOLK, VA Lance CpI. Scott I. Young, son of Ted L. and Peggye Young, Chester, was recently sent on a deployment to Okinawith First Battalion, wa, Japan Council hopefuls who dropped Fifth Marines, First Marine out were Ron Pypher at 63 votes, Division, Marine Corps Base, Sandra Vincent with 54 and Camp Pendleton, CA. Chyrrel Cluff who received 32. The battalion is serving as the ground force for the thirty-firMarine Unit. Expeditionary The flag of the United is schethe unit Additionally, States was raised for the first duled to deploy aboard amtime on July 4, 1960 at Fort phibious ready group Navy ships McHenry monument in Baltifor several training operations in more, Maryland. the Western Pacific. six-mon- th , Native ability without education is like a tree without fruit. Aristippus The earliest-know- n crossword was a 9x9 Double Diamond published in St. Nicholas magazine in 1875. -- The universe is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper. V ' 283-413- Oct. 25 will be "Fun and Games" day at the Center; bring your own games. Soup and bread will be enjoyed immediately following at 4 p.m. Those planning to attend should call Helen Rigby. The Food Bank in Mt. Pleasant needs bedding and coats for distribution this fall and winter. Anyone wishing to donate should call Clara Peterson, 283-631- 4. i of 134 last fall. number of registered students in the district include: Fairview, 3; Fountain Green, 6; Mt. Pleasant, 3; Moroni, 1; Spring City, 4; Middle School, 12; and High School, 8. These children are not included jft the overall totals. initial enrollment The home-school- ed Local exhibitors win at state fair SALT LAKE CIT- Y- Sanpete County winners at the 1993 Utah State Fair include: Hollee Anderson, Mt. Pleas- ant, first place in the Photography (Press) category for story telling and second place in pictorial illustration; and Kerry and Anne Deuel, Mt. Pleasant, first place and showmanship award in the general great American outdoor cook-off. LAJ Outside Sanpete County 6 months $12 1 $21 year $18 year 462-213- - .V S i rr Also available v? , tv. Mt. Pleasant Top Stop i & MAX. Fountain Green First and Second LDS Wards Primary children recently visited the Manti ' Temple along with their leaders, teachers and provided by the Savage family. 5 Call Helen Rigby at or 0 for Leon Olsen at reservations. 4 to start Call your subscription today, we can bill you. ( 00 The monthly dinner will be enjoyed at 6:30 p.m., Oct. 21 , at the Center. Bring your own dishes. Entertainment will be 0 m 1 'i r stud- Incoming kindergarten ents number 126, compared to the 112 high school seniors who graduated last spring out of an Sanpete County 3 months $6 6 months $10 L C-n- d, fUl Young, a graduate of North Sanpete High School, joined the Marine Corps in November, 1991. Eden Phillpots rz Blood pressure EPHRAIM will be checked for Senior Citizens at 1:30 p.m., Oct. 19, at the Center. Bingo will begin immediately afterward at 2:30 p.m. There will be a board meeting Oct. 21 at 9 a.m. at the Center. Subscribe now to ar A Senior Citizens Get the news thats worth getting about your community & county st 50-st- elk-hunti- 283-631- rollment in North Sanpete schools has increased again this year. As of Oct. 8, total enrollment is 2,167 for an increase of 68 over last years 2,099, according to statistics supplied by District Business Administrator Darin Johansen. North Sanpete High School has the most students with, 72, up from 693 last year. The senior class is the smallest with 159 students and entering freshmen number 214. There are 194 sophomores and 186 juniors. resents all segments of Utahs food industry including legislative Seely, owner of Terrels Thriftway in Mt. Pleasant, was elected chairman of the board for the Utah Food Industry Association at their annual meeting Sept. 27, according to a recent news release. Steven K. Peterson, owner of Peterson Chevron in Mt. Pleasant, was elected to the board of directors. The Utah Food Industry Association, founded in 1903, rep 321-513- appointed health care commission. features Key include a managed competition r CANYON--Forme- Salt Lake County Sheriff "Pete" Hayward died Oct. 8, 1993, at his camp in the Gooseberry Campground while on a hunting trip with members of his family. According to information received from Sanpete County Sheriff Wallace Buchanan, the death has been referred to the State Medical Examiner though it appears to have resulted from a heart attack. Hayward was 69 years old. NS enrollment continues upward Terrel Seely named head of Utah Food Association SALT LAKE de-lin- ks FAIRVIEW some parents. 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