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Show Vernal Express Wednesday. September 12, 2001 11 6) Candle and prayer vigil attract about 100 to the south side of the Uintah County Courthouse Financial Focus Pay yourself first and keep investing submitted by Sttvtn S. Holt f dward Jones Investing in llto MikI nuikcl can be like riding a nller umstcr as prices occasionally move up and down. As an investor, there isn't a lot you tan do about nutrket volatility volatil-ity but you tan become better prepared for it. Here are a few suggestions: sug-gestions: Pay yourself first. Ik-lore you get a chance to vpend all of your paycheck, you sImhiIJ invent some of it. If you want to achieve your financial goals, you need to nuike investing a priority. The best way to do this is to pay youisctf first. If you wait until you pay all your other bills before you invent, finding find-ing the money will be more difficult. diffi-cult. By sctti gp a hank authorization, autho-rization, you can automatically deposit money in an investment account every time you pet paid. Once you've gotten in the habit of investing this way, you'll find it easier to increase your contributions contribu-tions as your income increases. Invest systematically, hveryone says you should always "buy low" and "sell high." But the fact is that nobody can accurately predict market mar-ket peaks and valleys, and it just doesn't make smart investing sense to try. So, instead of waiting for the "right" moment to buy as low as possible, or to sell as high as you Airport... Continued from page 1 lights need replacing and other improvements need to be made. By extending the runway or building a large one at a different location, it is hoped that larger corporation jets will be able to land at the airport. "I don't think a longer runway makes much difference to commercial commer-cial carriers," Wardell said. Uank-issuecl. 5.05 mat Percentage Yield (APYHrteest cannot reman on deport; pariodc payout of Herat it reaured Effective 9H0O1. SiAject to svaiacy and pica Chang The armrt mcewsd from a sate of a CO at curent leat tian the amount frtaty invested i HI can, take a different approach and become a systematic investor by dollar cost averaging. Dollar cost averaging involves , putting a fixed dollar amount into an investment on a monthly basis. By investing a regular amount of money each month, you'll purchase more shares when the price is down and fewer shares when prices are high While this strategy cannot guarantee you a profit or prevent a Ions, it helps to ensure that you won't be investing all your money at a market high. Keep in mind thai dollar cost averaging is a long-term long-term investment strategy, so you need to evaluate your ability to continue investing through up arid down markets. Stay in the market. When the market heads south, you might be tempted to go on an investment vacation yourself. However, getting out of the market is not a good idea, because you never know when it will bounce back. When it does come back as it historically has you may miss out on some great opportunities if you. are not still investing at the time. Need proof? Consider this: If you had invested in the stocks making up the Standard &. Poor's 500 Index every day between 1970 and 1999, you would have earned an annualized annual-ized return of 9.7 percent. But if you had missed just the 100 best days over this 29-year period, your annualized return would have been a negative 0.8 percent In other words, by jumping out of the market mar-ket at the wrong time even for a very short while you would have ended up losing money. The lesson to be learned? Stay invested. By following these few basic techniques, you won't get rich quick but you will be laying the groundwork for investment success. suc-cess. And that's no small feat. FDlC-insared to $100,000 marts vauemaybetweHne, motaor Steven S. Holt Investment Representative 755 West Highway 40 Vernal, UT &W78 Bus: 435-781-2100 Toll Free: 877-781-2120 www.wtwarfJionea.MHB Member SIPC Edwardjones Soring lo&niotl Iroeaton Since 1871 "iQtn (i Qb lUittK- I Pet Corner Mew era in By Toml William There has been an evolution taking tak-ing place in the way this community communi-ty deals with animals. For years there has been a problem in the way that people see and interact with the wonderful creatures that we call pets. It has been mostly an unspoken unspo-ken problem, with the exception of a few sensational moments in our history. If you haven't lived here long enough to know what Im talking talk-ing about, let's just say there was a time when our "animal control' methods got national attention. When pets were thought of as less than they deserved. Even now there is a lot of room for education and higher standards of behavior when it comes to the way we deal with animals. ani-mals. In the past year or so major strides have been made in mis evolution. Such as, many people have decided that the problems we face should no longer be silently dealt with, but that the community as a whole should work together to' better current cur-rent situations. One of the things openly discussed in public forums and meetings was the need for a new animal shelter. The fact that the facility used was out dated and inadequate for the current needs was brought to the attention of elected officials who responded with concern con-cern and action. As a result, we will see a new animal shelter built soon that will be the beginning of (dare I say it?) a new era. Along with the need for a new shelter, officials realized real-ized that education, prevention, and a new community philosophy Proposal... continued from page 1 differences, and we know the majority of residents in Grand want the present form of government," he said. Grand County Councilman Jim Lewis, who is also a physical therapist thera-pist and lifetime resident of Moab, said there was some action earlier this year to change the county back to a commissioner form, but it was soundly defeated. Members' of the Grand County Council are. paid $700 a month. "I am 'going to move to Uintah County and run for office,' m wm rail w- 11 t r t jaiimaanss jacogaisegi ca will herp you fund big-tickt tsmsata low.roirperith'eiate: dealing with animals would be just as important as a new building. With these things in mind, the Animal Shelter and Services Advisory Board was bom. For several months this Board worked on a Strategic Plan. The people serving on the Board are volunteers vol-unteers appointed by officials of Uintah County and its communities. These people are from various walks of life and represent the following fol-lowing entities and interests: Vernal City, Naples City, Uintah Animal Care, veterinarian profession, American Kennel Cub Breeders, Uintah County Animal Shelter, and Uintah County. The role and responsibility respon-sibility of this board is to provide direction on how to achieve effective effec-tive administration of the Uintah County Animal Shelter. In addition, board members have developed recommendations rec-ommendations for animal services within the communities of the county. coun-ty. This Strategic Plan was presented present-ed to elected officials of Napjes City, Vernal City and Uintah County all of whom whole heartedly approved and adopted it This is an exciting time for pet owners and people in our community. communi-ty. As great as 1 believe this to be, it will take more than officials and boards to maker a real difference in the way we think about and treat animals. We can help the people around us to understand the benefits of taking good care of our animals. ' We can support our officials and the decisions they make about Animal Services. We can educate ourselves and get involved. We can volunteer our knowledge and services in many different ways. But first we must be responded Councilman McLeod when he was told that Uintah County Commissioners are paid over $62,000 a year in salary and benefits. Residents of Uintah County can still register to vote in the November election either by mail or by going into the Gerk-Auditor's office as long as it is done or post marked on or before Oct 17, 2001. Also resident can register in person, Oct 26 and Oct 29 at the Clerk's Office. Eijpy life alitfJe rrvm rigjliow and Ute admtage of our hose equity ban at a special tatrodictary g n . ate.' ForaEmited timeAIouitaiiAmeri- Homeimpmmmts TtopcdvGooibncrcmise RnfiascarzwczrcrSUV taxmedzxtbsd expenses &eymwfimud&s HE, responsible pet owners ourselves. Last week I went to the new location loca-tion of the Animal Shelter. They have a temporary home, until the new building is complete. Debbie Perrigo, the Shelter Manager and I were visiting about w ays that we as animal owners can help. For instance, put a pet I D. tag on your dog's collar. That way if he gets out of your yard, he can be returned to you. Animal Control will try to get your dog back to you if be is picked up. As an example, w hen I got there, Debbie had just called a pet owner to come and get their dog. He had a microchip so they knew who to call. !' 'o'S Uintah County Animal Shelter Pelt Off 7fae UlfacCs - This blackbrown female mix dog is probably less than one year old. She is a happy, loving dog that wags her tail so hard she hits herself in the face with it. What a fantastic companion she would make for dog lovers of any age. She was found wandering on north Vernal Avenue with no identifying tags, collars or markings. The Animal Shelter now has a 30-day, no fee fostering program which will help adopting families determine if they wish to keep the pet permanently. If you wish to foster or adopt this or another animal, or if your pet is missing, please call the Shelter at 781-7297 or visit them in the first bam at the west entrance to Western Park. 'fern I ' v,'f- its' ?. ' Hwerjoi ise it, a Horn; Equity Loan u-cmAtouah America is fast too easr especially with its potential (cmsslt your tax advsor). You've worked hard for your home- now IH IV nvtAMIUUiUWl TVIIltWlUUaUUn visit cur internet site 0fcaDl-800-74S- 4302tolxate thebrancii vou. Mounmn w C IE I i I (a iitmbmkip rrquirti Calling the owner to come get the dog gave Debbie the opportunity for education without having to impound the dog. Another way we can help is to get our animals spayed or neutered. There are many unwanted animals born every year. We all need to do our part to stop mis cycle. There simply are not enough homes. If you are interested in helping out at the Shelter, there are volunteer opportunities. Just give Debbie a call at 781 7297. Uintah Animal Care is a non-profit organization dedicated to animal welfare and responsible pet ownership. 1" o 4U --'.v tax advantages America UNION bssei en rigibiiy w ) |
