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Show The Garfield County Insider December 24, 2009 THE "W" IN CHRISTMAS the lAuGhiNg OiNt!! Minor Infraction CHURCH FORGIVES SIN, BUT NOT MEDICAL DEBT Each December, I vowed THE ELDERLAW FORUM – Professor Michael Myers to make Christmas a calm Once upon a time when "My rainy-day savings and peaceful experience. I had cut back on nonessen- Catholic hospital CEOs are gone; spent during five While I was in the Navy, my ship was tial obligations -- extensive were nuns who attended months of medical leave. bound for Japan. Because of a minor infraccard writing, endless bak- daily mass and took vows What can I do? Do you of poverty, obedience and tion, a shipmate of mine was busted one rank, ing, decorating, and even have any suggestions?" she The detective was inoverspending. Yet still, I chastity, an impoverished asked. fined and given extra duty for three weeks. terviewing the man whose found myself exhausted, patient could ask the church I delivered a dose of realLooking forward to celebrating his 21st birth- clothing shop had just been unable to appreciate the both for the forgiveness of ity: The "Good Sisters" are day on July 22, he consoled himself every night burglarized. precious family moments, sin and the forgiveness of essentially gone. Those during his extra duty by reciting: "They can bust me, they "It's bad," said the proand of course, the true debt. remaining have consider- can fine me -- but they can't take away my birthday." prietor, "but it's not as bad meaning of Christmas. Such dual forgiveness able "reserved" governance As July 22 approached, his excitement increased. When as it could have been if he'd My son, Nicholas, was existed during the 1970s authority; however, day-to- he went to bed on July 21, he happily repeated: "They can robbed me yesterday." in kindergarten that year. and 1980s when I served day operations and strate- bust me, they can fine me -- but they can't take away my "Why is that?" the detecIt was an exciting sea- as general counsel and later gic management decisions birthday." tive asked. son for a six-year-old. For COO and CEO of hospitals have devolved to ordinary The next morning, he found out that the ship had crossed "Because today everyweeks, he'd been memoriz- governed by the Sisters of lay administrators who the international date line -- and it was July 23! thing was on sale." ing songs for his school's Mercy, Farmington Hills, are estranged from vows "Winter Pageant." Michigan; the Sisters of St. of poverty, obedience and I didn't have the heart Francis, Mayo-St. Mary's, chastity. They have been to tell him I'd be working Rochester, Minnesota, and replaced by a "medical debt A woman, on meeting a psychologist at a party, made the night of the production. the Sisters of Carondelet, industry" that retains 40 to a pitch for some free professional advice. "What kind of Unwilling to miss his shin- St. Mary's, Minneapolis. 50 cents on each dollar it toy would you suggest giving a little boy on his third birthing moment, I spoke with Nuns could have responded collects. day?" she asked. Teacher: Well, at least his teacher. She assured me directly to the 59-year-old "First I'd have to know more about the child," the psyThis year an estimated there's one thing I can say there'd be a dress rehearsal woman who called the se- 1.5 million Americans will chologist hedged. about your son. the morning of the presen- nior legal helpline asking declare bankruptcy. More The woman took a deep breath. "He's very bright and Parent: What's that? tation. All parents unable for help with bankruptcy. than 60 percent will be quick-witted and exceptionally advanced for his age," she Teacher: With grades like to attend that evening were "It's a medical bank- linked to medical bills, up said. "He has good coordination, expresses himself very these, he couldn't be cheatwelcome to come then. For- ruptcy," she advised. "I had 60 percent over the past six well..." ing. tunately, Nicholas seemed insurance, but after my car- years. Most are middle"Oh, I see," the psychologist said. "It's YOUR child!" happy with the compro- rier paid its share of a dev- class, well-educated hommise. astating $490,000 course eowners like my helpline So, the morning of the of treatment, there is still a caller. dress rehearsal, I filed in ten balance of $73,000. I have I decided to get my husband to address Christmas cards, as I had so much to do. I arThe Catholic hospital is a minutes early, found a spot received a letter from a colnon-profit corporation. It is ranged everything we needed, then hopefully pulled up a chair and said, "Come on, Dear, on the cafeteria floor and lection agency demanding required to provide a "rea- let's get these out of the way." sat down. Around the room, He glanced at the array on the table, turned away and went into the den, returning mothat I pay within 30 days or sonable" level of charity I saw several other parents it will sue me. I've always care. "Contact the hospital ments later with a high stack of cards, stamped, sealed, and addressed. quietly scampering to their "They're last year's," he said. "I forgot to mail them. Now let's go out to dinner and paid my debts and until this and request a write-off," I seats. As I waited, the stuhappened I've had a spot- suggested. "Tell the hospi- relax." dents were led into the less credit report." tal it can respond the hard room. Each class, accomHer cancer is in remis- way—forcing bankruptpanied by their teacher, sat sion and she has returned to cy—or the Christian, noncross-legged on the floor. The holidays are upon us, Then, each group, one by a job paying $31,500 and profit way, through forgiveproviding health insurance ness." Oh sisters, where art which means not only are one, rose to perform their with the same caps and cothou? you preparing those huge song. pays that has left her with (Pro bono legal informameals, but you also have an Because the public the $73,000 debt. She is tion and advice is available endless stream of other fun school system had long too young for Medicare and to persons 55 and older and festive get-togethers stopped referring to the holthrough the USD Senior not poor enough to qualify with hungry guests. To help iday as Christmas," I didn't Legal Helpline, 1-800-747for Medicaid. A straight you whip up those extra expect anything other than 1895; mmyers@usd.edu. special dishes during the Chapter 7 bankruptcy will fun, commercial entertainOpinions solely those of the ment - songs of reindeer, cost $200 for filing fees and author and not the Univer- holidays, the folks at Carnation have created some Santa Claus, snowflakes approximately $1,000 in at- sity of South Dakota). rich and creamy holiday and good cheer. So, when torney costs. recipes. my son's class rose to For the early birds in your sing, "Christmas Love," I family, try Eggnog-Spiced as "The Cooking Milk." firm, day-old bread, divided Apply Now for Summer Employment was slightly taken aback Federal and State agencies are recruiting now for wild- French Toast. The added Did you know you can sub- Nonstick cooking spray by its bold title. Nicholas was aglow, as were all of land firefighting positions that begin in May 2010. The touch of eggnog spices puts stitute it for drinking milk Powdered sugar his classmates, adorned in Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, and the just the right holiday touch in any of your favorite reci- Maple syrup (optional) BEAT eggs, evaporated fuzzy mittens, red sweat- Utah Division Forestry, Fire and State Lands are looking on traditional French toast. pes? milk, sugar, rum extract, cinThis season, try Turkey These rich and creamy ers, and bright snowcaps for wildland firefighters for next year's fire season. Appliupon their heads. Those in cations are available online. To receive early consideration & Cranberry Encore Salad recipes are perfect for any namon and nutmeg in shalthe front row-center stage applications must be received by January 10, 2010 for – the combination of the entertaining you'll be doing low dish until well blended. Place 4 slices bread into uniquely creamy cranberry this holiday season. -- held up large letters, one May-September employment. dressing along with fresh To get your free Carna- egg mixture turning over to by one, to spell out the title The work itself requires arduous physical exertion under greens and succulent turkey tion "Holiday Houseful" evenly moisten both sides. of the song. As the class rigorous conditions. The ability to work in rough, uneven MEANWHILE, spray would sing "C is for Christ- terrain is essential and climbing hills covered with trees, make the perfect post-holi- Recipe Guide, go to Thelarge skillet with nonstick day entrée. CookingMilk.com mas," a child would hold up brush, rocks, and debris is to be expected. Minimum physicooking spray; heat over Fun Mexi-Meatball KaEggnog-Spiced the letter C. Then, "H is for cal skills include heavy labor, bending, lifting, and carrymedium heat. Transfer bobs will hit the spot for French Toast Happy," and on and on, uning backpacks and gear weighing 45 pounds or more. prepared bread to skillet anyone craving that South- Makes 4 servings til each child holding up his in single layer. Cook for 3 of-the-Border flavor. We 2 large eggs portion had presented the use skewers to make them 1 can (12 fluid ounces) minutes on each side or uncomplete message, "Christeasy to eat and party per- Nestle Carnation Evapo- til golden brown. Remove mas Love." slices to serving platter. Refect. rated Milk The performance was Want to be a hit at the 2 tablespoons granulated peat with remaining bread going smoothly, until sudslices, spraying skillet with Garkane paid $291,280 in 2009 property tax assess- next potluck buffet? Bring sugar denly, we noticed her; a cooking spray if necessary. along this perfect bake and 2 teaspoons rum extract small, quiet, girl in the front ments to counties in Utah and Arizona, according to Stan take dish, Loaded Potato 1/2 teaspoon ground cinna- Sprinkle with powdered row holding the letter "M" Chappell, Garkane's Finance Manager. sugar. Serve immediately Taxes paid to each county are as follows: UTAH: Gar- Potluck Favorite. It gets its mon upside down -- totally uncreamy texture from Car- 1/4 teaspoon ground nut- with syrup. aware her letter "M" ap- field - $88,192, Kane - $114,280, Piute - $6,736, Sevier - nation Evaporated milk, meg All materials courtesy of peared as a "W." The au- $10,334, Washington - $238, Wayne, $28,683. ARIZONA: which is fondly referred to 8 slices (1/2-inch-thick) Nestle Carnation Milks dience of 1st through 6th Coconino - $17,699, Mohave - $25,118. "Many people are under graders snickered at this ,Th:VIAV11110101000k NIt.-‘1101b.N%■.-v.-`•■■■. -401.•ICV■CNOOIL 30% 1 Time Professional railsci Full little one's mistake. But the false impression that cokt 1(.1 4 Real Estate Services L En Serving Escalante, she had no idea they were operatives don't pay taxes," elf4Allta. stated Chappell. "Nothing Boulder & St. George laughing at her, so she stood tall, proudly holding could be further from the West, on the edge of the meadow, www.tffilsendre.com her "W." Although many truth. We are an importhere's a huge old dead tree. Coniferous. teachers tried to shush the tant part of the community For Great Real Estate Service„• The topmost branches are smudged ft children, the laughter con- tax base, paying real estate Come Visit Us at 10 W. Main St., Escalante or Call with big blobs of hawk poop. Odiferous. and personal property taxp Leslie Venuti 435-668-0540 or Denise Olson 435-680-4663. tinued until the last letter That's 'cause the tree is a hunting blind We can show all properties in the area and assist was raised, and we all saw es, sales and excise taxes, for a huge old hawk. Red-tail. you with all your buying or selling needs. it together. A hush came motor vehicle and gasoline He perches, observes the surrounding scene, over the audience and eyes taxes; generally all taxes and exploits it to great avail. began to widen. In that in- paid by a for-profit corpoHe'll plunge, from his house, on an unwary mouse, ALL OUR stant, we understood the ration. Most cooperatives, S. or anyone he sees hopping. however, do not pay fedAND FRIENDS reason we were there, why I wouldn't call it barbaric or so. we celebrated the holiday eral income taxes because 4 He's just doing his Christmas shopping. FOR OVECl2ialla 2009! they allocate all their net The folklore of hawks, I'd guess, don't include in the first place, why even income and pay it back to no Santa descending no chimney. in the chaos, there was a 'ULIIFUO YOU LJ MERRY their member/owners in the The hawk has to hustle his own Christmas goodies, purpose for our festivities. CHRISTMAS PEACE, and the hawk can do it, by Jiminy! For when the last letter was form of a patronage capital JOY, AND HAPPINESS Viewing the kill is sort of a thrill. held high, the message read credit." THROUGHOUT In it's violent way it's quite pretty. Chappell noted that Garloud and clear: I hope I'm not watching if ever, by chance, "CHRISTWASLOVE" kane is not in business to .70 The hawk should hook Amazed in His presence, make a profit for outside up with my kitty. shareholders. Revenue Humbled by His love. TV* May each of you have a earned in excess of the cost of service is returned Poems written by Ray Conrad Merry Christmas as you re140,5- 111/114■0 to Garkane's member/conwww.raymondconrad.com flect on His Amazing Love 111 sumers. for us. Burglary Toy Advice Parent Teacher Conference Christmas Cards Holiday Helpers: Recipes for the Season FIREFIGHTING JOBS IN UTAH GARKANE ENERGY'S 2009 PROPERTY TAXES TOTAL OVER $290,000 Or CHRISTMAS SHOPPING T HA KS |