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Show OPINION SUMMIT COUNTY NEWS PAGE A2 FEBRUARY 20, 2015 LOCAL NEWS NOTES "Hospice" — It is Just a Thought — or is it? When the time comes for assistance with care of a loved one, many people do not know where to turn. Care comes in many packages, both large and small, and as time goes on, adults learn more and more about the change of events which can come in a "twinkling of an eye! – a change we call preparing for death". Visiting with several ladies to learn of their newly found way of assistance to the loved ones of "others" brought out thoughts of enlightenment that needs to be shared with everyone, both "young and young at heart". Those in their "prime of life", for the most part are proud, happy, and self-sufficient! They can offer assistance to others, also in the "prime of their lives", and who, within a moment's notice may need to help others "lighten" their load tremendously – preparing their loved ones – those leaving this life and those left behind! This is not something to be taken lightly. It is a difficult time, and sometimes can be a "painful experience" to have to go through! There are those people who have the desire to "help" in the last days and moments of a loved one as they prepare to leave this earth with "dignity and grace"! A new hospice center has been created in Summit County to assist and those who have these times to go through, as they need not be alone! Liana Teteberg, a vivacious woman, in Summit County, is not afraid to step up and share her love of people in their "final days of life"! She has a strong desire to help others, and so is finally living her "dream – that of running a "Hospice Center". She, along with others who are also not intimidated with facing the reality that "death" is a hard thing to go through alone, have found that there are ways to help each other meet these times with love, compassion, kind words, and assistance in the final plans of "life". It takes an amount of training, becoming certified, and finding a place and locating other coworkers who have these same feelings and desires, to make this aide for others work! There is a word that describes a facility which provides access to people who "care" about others in this way, and are ready to help in so many avenues which come to light when that "time comes", and that word is, "Hospice Care Center". The help and assistance can often include physical assistance, Spiritual Counselors, and possibly therapists for physical and mental illness that may show up during these final days of one's life! Skilled workers in an accredited Hospice, such as Liana and her co-workers have been working with now, can give spouses, parents, children, and others the 24-hour care needed to make those affected comfortable and yet know that these people can help find needed physicians, nurses, and other skilled social workers and counselors as needed. Meeting with Jill Lesh, a volunteer in this newly founded Hospice, commented that, "she is still learning, and feels that being able to serve people in their own homes, and familiar places they live, is very important during during what may be their last few days or weeks to being with their families!" These people help others with not only help at home, but with learning how to process claims, taking care of the finances for those to be left behind, and how to cope with the fears and anxiety that comes at this tender time! "Hospice" is something many are not familiar with, and if anyone has any questions, they can go online with Yarrowhospice.com . "Just a Thought" ...go to this website - and learn about what is available at our own doorstep!" Special thanks to Liana and her friends, Carlyn Lynch and Jill Lesh, for sharing their "thoughts" with this editor! ATTENTION 2015 COUNTY FAIR 4-H AND FFA MARKET LIVESTOCK EXHIBITORS 4-H and FFA members planning on showing market animals at this year's county fair will be able to attend a market livestock selection and quality assurance workshop on Monday, March 2, 6:30 p.m., at the South Summit High School auditorium in Kamas. Exhibitors and parents will receive information concerning the county fair junior market livestock program. Exhibitors who attend this workshop will fulfill the educational requirement for entry into the county fair. This is the second workshop offered for exhibitors to attend. Also, the junior livestock committee wants to remind all exhibitors that they must turn in their livestock contracts into the 4-H office by March 27, 2015. For further information about the workshop or the junior livestock program, contact your FFA advisor or the 4-H office 336-3217 or 6153217. HAVE YOUR TAXES DONE FOR FREE VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) is coming to Summit County at the USU Extension Office in Coalville. If your household income is below 53,000 per year, you may qualify for an Earned Income Tax Credit of up to $6,143 even if you don't owe any taxes. Taxes prepared by IRS certified volunteers. Appointments are available Tuesdays, starting Feb. 17, through March 31. Space is limited! For appointments call the USU Extension Office in Coalville at (435) 336-3217. Subscribe To The Summit County News! (435) 654-1471 For any news leads or advertising questions, please call... (801) 898-0900 cherytovard@gmail.corn Recycling Tip For The Week... Make the most of your winter BY ZACH SROKA So far, this winter has been pretty bleak for Utah's ski resorts. I've even heard talk of recalling all license plates with the claim to fame "Best Snow on Earth" on them. I kid, I kid. But really, we could use some snow. But just because the skiing isn't any- thing to write home about, that doesn't mean that you have to be bundled up inside, sipping hot cocoa by the fire. Get outside and get your green thumb on with these awesome winter gardening tips! • Food staples like tomatoes are pretty difficult to grow during the winter, but there are plenty of other veg- gies that can withstand the cold. Try planting leafy greens like certain varieties of spinach, lettuce and arugula. Leeks are also very coldhardy! • Start a compost bin and reduce your waste by 30%! It will prepare you for the com- ing growing season and hopefully save you from making so many trips to the trash can. You can build your own bin or buy one from us at Recycle Utah! Visit our website for compost workshop dates and more information on composting. • Planning is everything. Get your garden ready for spring by cleaning up, building / repairing beds, or working on other projects. Doing them now will allow you to do more time - sensitive tasks during the grow season. • Don't have a garden? Start your own or join a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture). Gardens are surprisingly easy to start up and plus, you could really use some more veggies in your life—remember that New Year's resolution? Gardening is good for both physical and mental health, so get out there and get your hands dirty. You will reap the benefits soon enough. Recycle Utah, your community non-profit drop-off recycling center, provides these weekly tips. Visit their website for more information www.recycleutah.org . Letters To The Editor Policy The Summit County News welcomes Letters To The Editor on any subject. They must adhere to the following guidelines: They must be received to the Summit Co. News corporate office, 165 South 100 West, Heber City, UT 84032 no later than Tuesday noon to be considered for that week's issue of the paper coming out on Friday. 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