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Show ( me Saling Sun The Gunnison Valiev News Wed. . June 15. IQfifl s Needs of the Elderly The Utah State Bar Association By Anne Milne, Attorney with Utah Legal Services selves ineligible for Medicaid benefits. The Medicaid program requires that most transfers of property within Recently a woman was told she the two years prior to an application was suffering from a medical condifor benefits must be for reasonable tion that would be terminal within six current value or benefits will be months. She gave her property, coldenied. The program is approprilected through her lifetime, to family ately concerned that people not be members on her belief she would die allowed to give away their property within a few months. A year later, and then have their medical expenses when she needed assistance to pay paid by the government. However, for her nursing home care, she was assets re often transferred for less denied government benefits. Why? than their fair value for reasons that behave nothing to do with becoming Many people mistakenly lieve that once a person is age 65 and eligible for Medicaid. Reasonable current value need eligible for Medicare his or her health related expenses will be taken not be cash - goods or services may care of by that program. Most per- qualify. For example, paying $3,000 sons who are 60 or older know that for a prepaid funeral plan is considthis is not the case, either because of ered giving away for value. Relatives their own experiences or from readwill be eligible to ing the flood of correspondence they of the applicant receive payment for personal servreceive from insurance companies ices rendered (care in the home, lawn that warn them of the inadequate benefits provided by Medicare and mowing, transportation) as long as an agreement existed prior to the giving the necessity of purchasing supplemental insurance But some senior of the services At this time no written citizens cant afford it. Yet, they may agreement is required, but a written agreement is certainly advisable. be eligible or a program called Medicaid. Medicaid can be a complex The government program program. While no one wants to which pays nursing home bills after spend down to exhaust their own your resources are exhausted is resources and be forced to apply for Medicaid. This program is funded the assistance of Medicaid, none of with federal and state monies to prous can plan or control our health vide assistance to persons with very problems and needs. limited income and assets. It is one of Before you give your property the safety net programs for people away, or if you have any other queswho have exhausted their own retions about eligibility for benefits sources. It will pay not only for under any government health pronursing home care, but medical exgram, contact your local area penses, including some that MediAgency on Aging, or visit with an care and supplemental insurance will attorney. This is clearly an instance not cover. where an ounce of prevention can be when some worth a pound of cure. Unfortunately, people have spent all their own resources and must apply for MediAnn Milne is an attorney with caid, they find that by giving away Utah Legal Services, where she has their prpperty within the last two specialized in working with Senior years, they may have made them- - Citizens. Redmond News Tammy Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Earl Porter were in Salina Saturday to see their great granddaughter Anya Nielson participate in the Windwalkers Spring Show at the North Sevier Middle SchooL .. r v Diana Peterson was hostess tof her club Wednesday evening. Thd . i ladies played cards with prizes begin won by Debbie Lund, Susan Bosshardt, and Velta Nelson. Relief Society held its mother daughter meeting Wednesday evening. Sherrie Taylor gave a lesson poison prevention. Margeret Smith gave a mini class on being a good and prepared babysitter and Mary Lee Jensen gave a mini class on first aid. A Salad supper was served to all who attended. Everyone had a chance to tie on a baby quilt and Heather Pickett won it Trisha Johnson, Shelly Jensen and Raelynn Bills attended a three conference at Mt. Holly. day 4-able to take classes on teen are They leadership and participate in other classes. Lorelie Jensen took the girls up and Margeret Smith brought them home. Mr. and Mrs. Merlin Ashman were in Midvale Tuesday to attend the graduation exercises at Hillcrest High School. Their grandson, Cory Christensen, was one of the 662 graduating seniors and was the vice president of the class. Cory was a member of the Student congress and lettered in football. He was an honor roll student, excelling in Honors English and Spanish. He was on the yearbook staff as photographer. He experienced the excitement of traveling through Europe with the World History Class. Cory read the names of all the male seniors as they received their diplomas. This weekend the Ashmans grandson Clay Christensen, Midvale and his fiancee, Brenda Lay ton of Ogden visited them. Spending a week with Owen and Katy Christensen have been two of her granddaughters, Nancy Davis and Rashelle Jewkes. A wedding reception in honor H . - 529-755- 2 Attending the wedding of Angela Rasmussen and Paul Peterson, Friday June 10, 1988 were Aunts and Uncles, Mr. and Mrs. DeVon Jensen and family, Sandy; Mr. and Mrs. Roy ce Gibson and children of Kearns; Mr, and Mrs.? David Hatch and family of Kearns; Mr. and MRs. Ronald Rasmussen, Mrs. Gary Anderson and son Ryan of West Valley City; Mr. Dean S. Hatch and son Michael of West Valley City Miss Janae Penrod of Kearns Mr. and Mrs. Layne Christensen and daughter of St. George; Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Hatch and family, Sigurd; Mr. Garth W. Larsen, Aurora; Mr. and Mrs. Alan Gurr and family, Aurora; Angelas grandfather George S. Hatch, Koosharem; Penni Facey of Orem; Mr. and Mrs. Sam Sypherett and daughter Shellie of Richfield; Mr. and Mrs. Newell Day of Manti; Mr. and Mrs. Kardell Rasmussen, Mr. and Mrs. Philo Rasmussen, Angelas Grandparents, all of Redmond, mrs. Jerilyn Despain of Richfield and parents of the bride, Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Rasmussen. Lisa Learning and two children Launa and Jordan were in Salt Lake City for a few days visiting with her sister, Candi Blackburn. Visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Willardson for a few days has been their son Michael and some of his children. Jody Johnson took Birgit and Heike Albertson to Bryce Canyon for a visit before both girls return to their home in Switzerland. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Johnson, UDell Johnson and Jean Nelson were in Salt Lake City to attend the wedding of Jim and Mary Murphy. They were married by Marion D. Hanks in the Salt Lake Temple. Later that evening they stated a reception in their honor. Jennifer Johnson and Shelly Jensen attended a horse show in Sterling on Saturday. Sheila Rhiley and children have been here visiting with her mother Helen Willardson. Released as Cub Scout leader of Angela Rasmussen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Rasmussen was Debbie Lund. Brenda Chidester and Paul Mac Peterson, son of Mr. was sustained as a Cub Scout Leader. and Mrs. Charles Peterson, Center-fielVisiting at the home of Bert was held in the Redmond and Sandra Jensen was their daughter Cultural Hall. The bride wore a Brenda Carter. Spending the week with beautiful long length gown of Floral UDell Johnson, the Gordon Satin with and lace, Print polyester the John Johnsons has Johnsons and Bows, she carried a beautiful bouJackie Midvale. been Hansen, quet of white carnations and pastel blue pink roses, accented with tiny blossoms. Her veil of Bridal Illusion and lace to match her gown was held on her head by a crown of tiny white blossoms and pearls. The Young couple after a short in honeymoon will make their home The longest winter in the solar emboth are Layton, where they is 21 years long and occurs system where and they ployed at Lagoon on the south polar regions of Uranus. will continue their studies at Weber The temperature then is estimated to be minus 362 degrees Fahrenheit. State this fall. d, . Hints for transplanting Mayfield- News into the home garden Clyde Hurst Sevier USU Extension Agent Now is the time when many Utah gardeners transplant flowers and tender vegetables into the yard and garden. Achieving success in transplanting requires observance of a few basic principles, such as plant hardiness, last frost, quality of nursery stock, and hardening off. The last average frost date in this area usually occurs in late May. A 30 year average places it on May 28, so use your common sense to decide when to plant your really tender plants, unless vou have a means to protect them. The average date of the first Fall frost is Sept. 18. When shopping for plants, look for those that are stocky and compact with a healthy green color. Tall, lanky specimens or those already blooming are less desirable choices. Another matter of importance is whether or not the plants have been hardened off; that is, have they been gradually acclimated from the greenhouse to the out of doors. If not Jean Peterson hardened off, the plants will sustain a severe shock when planted outside. To harden off plants, set them outside in a protected place for a few hours the first day or two. Then gradually move them from the shade into the sun for an hour or two, leaving them longer each day. When hardened off, plants should be set in a bed which has been worked to a depth of 12 inches. Dig a hole for the transplant, set the plant in it and press the soil down firmly. Firming the soil is important to eliminate air pockets and provide a continuous soil medium for the roots to grow through. When you take the plants out of the pots, pony packs or whatever, check the roots to see if they are pot bound, that is growing around the soil ball. If so, tear or cut them loose, so they can begin to grow outward through the soil. After transplanting, 4-- H water them well immediately and keep them onset - not waterlogged - until they are established, which will take a week or two. Then water when the soil is barely damp at about 2 inches deep. AxtellNews Rilla V Dee Sorenson - 528-794- 8 J ! Boyd Brady and Roland Christensen were the speakers in Sacrament Meeting on Sunday. The Ladies Choir furnished the special number. The Young Women had a mother and daughter activity on Tuesday evening. Shonnie Sittre, Laurel President, conducted the Mar-ci- e evening. Kaye, Nannette, and musiDespain provided a special cal number. They sang Walk Tall Youre a Daughter of God accompanied by Phyllis Cowley. Dawn Larsen of Gunnison was the guest speaker. She presented a workshop The bishopric and on their wives were invited as special guests. Refreshments were served. Nancy Lee Boore and Stephanie were happy to have Nancys sister Melanie and Jim Carter and children of Salt Lake visit with them on the weekend. Happy Birthday wishes this week are extended to Evelyn Morrow on June 12, Matthew Humphrey on June 13th, and Lynette Jensen on Self-Estee- June 14. Rex and LaPreal Olsen attended the Ballet Performance of Mother Goose in Manti recently. Performing in it were their granddaughters Mindee and Fawn Olsen. Kirby and Kirtley Bertelson wentto SaltLake to spend a few days with Kory and Cheri Bertelson and girls when they were here for Memorial Day. Nancy and Arva Lee Dale and Darlene Harwood spent 3 days in Sl George last week. They went to the St. George Temple, visited friends, and went to two movies. Their daughters Emily, And Erin were at a workshop at Mt. Holly. Thursday morning early the Eugene and Sheila Bartholomew family, Steve and Sherry Anderson family, David and Debra Madsen family, the Lee and Karen Sorensen family, along with Wesley and Kathy Jensen of Mt. Pleasant traveled to Lake Powell for a three day vacation. The group were sunburned but had an exciting time in the water and sun. Last Monday the David Madsen family went fishing up Fairview Canyon with the Wesley Jensen family. The group had to walk in to their fishing spot Our Mayfield Mountainmen, George Whit and Ed Whitaker along with Howard Hanson of Spring city, traveled to the Jeremy Ranch at Park City for the State Shoot. This event took place June 10 through June 12. Doug and Mary Ann Bjerre-gaar- d traveled to SaltLake Friday to attend graduation exercises at the University of Utah where their daughter Ann Dyreng graduated in Pharmacy. NewlcywedsJcdandAnn returned Ihe night before from a honeymoon to Mexico. Cathy Walser is home with her parents in Mayfield after attending her Sophomore year of school in Mesa, Arizona, kenneth and Suzie traveled to Mesa to pick her up after school let out. Cathy was staying with her family in Mesa. Alan Peterson took two of his sons Eric and Adam and headed for Mississippi. Alan is working on his Masters Degree at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg. Evelyn and the other 2 boys will leave June 25 th to also go to Mississippi for a short vacation. Evan and Grace Peterson are planning to ac Bertelson went up on Thursday to visit and bring the boys home. Sympathy is extended to mar-gi- e Despain in the loss of her step mother, Nola Dennison of Ephraim. Funeral services were held Monday June 13. The Class of 1953 held its 35 year Reunion on Memorial Day weekend at the High School. Marius Despain was in charge of it. Former Axtell residents here to enjoy the occasion were Merrill Despain, Reg Thorpe, Hal Jensen, David Deaton, Gail Olsen, and Jerry Watts. El wood and Julie Sorenson attended the family Reunion of Julies parents, Reed and Marjorie Brain of Wayne County on the weekend. It was held at Frying Pan Camp Grounds in Fish Lake area. Members of Elwood and Julies family enjoying the Reunion with them were Dorothy and Karl James and family, Christine Johnson and children, Tameraand Vic Peterson and family, as well as JoLynn and Steve Camp and .family and Ted and Kathy Christensen and family. Visiting at the Lynn Sorenson home on the weekend were son Todd Sorenson, and grandchildren Alexander and Andrew Sorenson and Greg Burbank. Joining them on Sunday for dinner were Kerry and Kim Sorenson and Mark and Jen- Lois Hammond and daughter Mary Young of Salem, Utah visited in Las Vegas, Nevada the first of the month with Lois other daughter Julie and her husband Kevin Warren. Julie graduated at Cedar City, Utah Magna Cum Laude. Her father Motored to Cedar City to be with her for the graduation. Also attending were Julies brother, Ron, his wife Kandice, and their son Tanner from Lakewood, California. Julie was memberof Alpha Chi National Honor Society where a scholar holds academic standing in the top of upper division, e students at SUSC. She lives in las VEgas with her husband Kevin, who is stationed at Nellis Air Force Base. Ron and his family came on to Gunnison where they will spend sometime with Donald and Lois. Frank and I traveled to Posey, California, a small community in the mountains above Bakersfield, California, to see our daughter Julie and her husband, Jimmy Don Winfrey, and to be there for the birth of a new grandchild. El va Jean was born 24 of May at 2:00 in the morning. She weighed 6 lbs and 12 ozs and is just beautiful. We are so glad for her. Shes come into a home full of love and brings much joy and happiness to all of us. nt full-tim- S company Evelyn. Mike and Laurie Packingham wen t on a belated Honeymoon to Las Vegas. They visited with parents Clem and Lonnie King and went to Hoover Dam. They are the newest married couple in Mayfield. Carma Sorenson and children Hollie, Eric, and Zack and Carma s sister Jeanie Nelson of Salt Lake drove to Disney land. On the way down they stopped a night at Las Vegas. Coming home they spent time in St. George. They were gone five days. Harold and Ruth Christiansen three days in Logan last week spent their daughter Lana with visiting Hoggan and husband Danny and children. While there, they attended a Dance Recital where they watched their granddaughter, Kristi Hoggan perform. On the way home they stopped in Kaysville to visit with Garth Beck who lives in a retirement home there. Que, Linda and Andrea Miller spent their vacation in Chino, California with Ques brother, Russel Miller and his family. While in California they went to Disneyland, Universal STudios, Knotts Berry Farm, Sea World, and the San Diego Zoo. They enjoyed visiting their family and had lots of fun. Mt. Holly Ski Resort up Beaver Canyon was the place for a summer retreat for four May-fiel- d girls. Emily Harwood, Erin Harwood, Andrea Miller and Jory Whatcott spent three days learning and leadership more about 4-skills. They met many new friends and had a wonderful time. 4-- H H Call Classifieds 528-311- 1 529-783- 9 nifer. this Man receives honors Jack A. Christensen, son of and Mrs. Arden Christensen of Centerfield, was recently named to membership in The Augustan Soci- ety headquartered in California, internationally noted organiza- is concerned with the study, and dissemination of infor- - 528-756- 9 FATHERS DAY mation related to the fields of geneal-MSY heraldry, vexillology, chivalry, r. anc cient history, h4r. Christensen has also been name to membership in The Ameri-Thi- s can College of Heraldry with head-tio- n 9uarters at the University of ham a. fl Tf o. h, ld This Fathers Day, give dad the gift of good health; give Diet Center. Well help him lose up to 10 pounds in two weeks or as much as 17 to 25 pounds in only six weeks. Call today for a free, consultation and let us show you how you can be dads hero this Fathers Day. on report The greatest thing I learned on my mission was love and humility, Bartsaid. He spent a wonderful mission. He went to the temple the other day with a couple he had taught while on his mission. He served sometime with a Tongan companion, which was interesting. He related some very inspiring experiences. Barts a nice young man. Hes well prepared for the future. very We are all very proud of him and wish him the best in life. you can be HIS HERO We came home by way of Elko, and stopped in magna at Ray (our youngest son) and Alisons home. They have a son Franklin Dee and a brandnew son Richard Jeames bom on May 28 at 10:00 a.m. Arent we the fortunate We now have 20 grandparents! grandchildren; 15 boys and 5 girls. We appreciate all your expressions of love and congratulations. Bart Hansen, returned missionfrom California, spoke in the ary Centerfield 2nd Ward Sacrament Meeting Sunday. The whole Hansen family Bart, his folks, brother, sister in law, and five sisters sang Because I have Been Given Much then the time was turned over to Bart for his three-year-o- a. This offer is good until June 25th. It is for Women also! $99 The a2.' d 9 weight-los- s professionals. 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