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Show Vernal Express Wednesday. August 9, 2000 Uintah County Animal Shelter Pete f . Vim Weak These dogs and others are available for adoption at the Uintah County Animal Shelter, 789-5601 . Hours are Monday - Friday 9 a.m. 5 p.m. and Saturdays until 12 noon. Financial Focus Your mutiual tftaimds nnigfoti Lbe getttiing 'tteclh-lhieavy' Submitted by Steven S. Holt Edward Jones Do you know what you're investing invest-ing in? The answer may startle you. Of course, you do have some idea of where your investment dollars are going. For example, you may have bought some technology stocks, which have clearly dominated dominat-ed the marketplace recently. There are numerous promising opportunities opportuni-ties in this area, including companies compa-nies that specialize in the Internet, wireless and cable communications, and so-called "broadband" the technology that allows voice and data to be delivered simultaneously over the Internet. When you buy these types of companies, you're obviously hoping hop-ing that your investment will grow significantly. However, you need to be aware that, in eachangc for these growth prospects, you are also accepting a relatively high degree of investment risk a point that was made quite clear in recent months when the technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index went through some enormous ups and downs. There's nothing wrong with investing in these technology stocks Newborns July 24, 2000, a daughter was bom to Neyca Johnson and David Ireland. He weighed 5 lbs. 9 or., and will be named Kelsee N. Ireland. July 23, 2000 a daughter was bom to Rhonda Sharkey and Tommy Halstead. She weighed 6 lbs. 8 oz., and will be named Kayla Elaine Halstead. July 24, 2000, a son was bom to Summer and, David Willis. He weighed 6 lbs. II 12 oz. and will be named Jakob Dean Willis. July 25, 2000, a daughter was bom to Valena and Kenneth Kisner. She weighed 8 lbs. 10 oz. and will be named Alesha Gwynneth Kisner. July 27, 2000, a daughter was bom to Kerissa and John Antonson. She weighed 7 lbs. 2.3 oz. and will be named Odyssey Skye Antonson. July 27. 2000, a daughter was bom to Heather Martinez and Greg F. McCook. She weighed 5 lbs. 14 oz. and will be named Paris-Ashley Paris-Ashley Aria Quinn. July 28. 2000, a daughter was ( bom to Piper and JR Harrell. She weighed 7 lbs. 6.3 oz. and will be named Tashia Rose Harrell. July 27, 2000, a son w as bom to Lex and Tracy Cook of Colo. Grandparents Creg and JuNae Cook of Vernal. He weighed 7 lbs. 3 oz. and will be named Mason Lex. August 4, 2000. a son was bom THERE'S NO E2K2QIJSE Pn ACQDSE2 (Sail a-0G8-097-ILDWI as long as that's what you have in mind. But you don't want to become an "inadvertent" investor. You might be surprised, for example, exam-ple, at how many technology holdings hold-ings you have in your mutual funds. The average stock fund manager has raised his or her fund's technology technol-ogy allocation from just 2.6 percent in 1991 to 24.3 percent in 1999. according to Morningstar, a well-known well-known mutual fund rating agency. Part of the reason for this jump is that mutual fund managers get judged by their performance and lately, virtually all the big performance perfor-mance numbers have come from technology stocks. But, when these stocks decline, they often fall longer and harder than the overall market Fund managers aren't trying to hide these increases in technology holdings in fact, this information is readily available in the semiannual semiannu-al and annual reports you receive from your mutual fund companies. But unless you pay particularly close attention to the "holdings" section of these reports, you could be surprised at the story they're telling. If you do find out that your mutual mutu-al funds have taken on a heavy to Bobbi Jo and David Wishman. He weighed 6 lbs. 12 oz. and will be named Dane Wishman. August 5, 2000, a daughter was bom to Cindy Hackford and Jason P. Boy kin. She weighed 6 lbs. and 13 oz. and will be named Emmarie Sapphire Boy kin. August 3, 2000, a daughter was bom to Cindy and Bruce Sorensen. She weighed 6 lbs. 6.9 oz. and will be named Marti Elizabeth Sorensen. August 5, 2000, a son was born to Raydean and Ryan Deets. He weighed 5 lbs. 13 oz. and w ill be named Randon Arthur beets. August 2, 2000, a daughter was bom to Kristy Zieglcr and Justin Rodarte. She weighed 7 lbs. 1 1 oz. and will be named Hailie Nicole Rodarte. August 1, 2000, a daughter was bom to Billie and Scott Reynolds. She weighed 6 lbs. IS oz, and will be named Morgan Ann Reynolds. August 2, 2000, a daughter was bom to RaeLynn and Dusty McCormick. She weighed 6 lbs. 8 oz. and will be named Hailee Jade McCormick. July 31, 2000, a son was born to Jessica and Johnny Thompson. He weighed 7 lbs. 4 oz. and will be named Payne John Thompson. June 29, 2000, a daughter was bom to John and Brandy Iverson. She weighed 1 lb. 1 oz. and will be named Kailey McCall Iverson. Gold Medal IViila to ba held As part of "A Health r You 2002" program, the Salt Lake Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games of 2002, in conjunction with Uintah Parks and Recreation and Vernal City, is inviting everyone to participate partici-pate in a Gold Medal Mile on Saturday, August 12 at the Freestone Legacy Walking Park at 9 a.m. The Gold Medal Mile is a free, one-mile walk, to jump-start individual indi-vidual fitness programs. The first 100 people to register will receive a 2002 Olympic Winter Games pin after completing the walk. Participants can register before the event at 8:30 at the Colton Pavilion, or they can preregister in the Parks and Recreation office or on line at www.saltlake2002.comcommunity. Walk a mile with your family and friends; make this the beginning of a healthier you for 2002. For more information, call 781-0982. weighting in technology, what should you do? The answer depends totally on your individual preferences, prefer-ences, your risk tolerance and your time horizon. If you plan on investing invest-ing for many more years, and you don't mind assuming some short term risk in exchange for potential long-term returns, then you may decide to leave your fund as it is, assuming you are still satisfied with the fund manager's investment philosophy. phi-losophy. . On the other hand, if you think you will be needing the money in the near future, and you are uncomfortable uncom-fortable with the level of investment risk posed by a technology-heavy fund, then you may want to make some changes. " Under any circumstances, though, it's always a good idea to periodically periodi-cally review your mutual fund portfolio port-folio with your investment representative repre-sentative and "rebalance" it to meet your needs. Mutual funds do change over time; as an informed investor, you should make sure those changes conform with your needs and objectives. X Express AD Deadlines -DISPLAY ADS - Monday at 5.-00 pjn. DAGGETT COUNTY NOTICE OF PROPOSED TAX INCREASE FOR JUDGEMENT RECOVERY Daggett County is proposing to increase it's property tax revenue. The revenue generated from this increase will be used to issue refunds ordered by the State Tax Commission to be paid to Delta Airlines due to centrally cen-trally assessed property appeals. As a result of the proposed increase, the impact on a $75,000 residence will be $4.98 and the impact on a business busi-ness having the same value as the average value of a residence in the taxing entity will be $9.07, for a total amount of $15,810 collected. All concerned citizens are invited to attend a public, hearing on the Judgement Recovery tax increase to be held at the Daggett County Courthouse, 95 N. 100 W., Manila, Utah on August 22, 2000 at 6:00 pm. . . . -Ivf i 3' ' ' "a.,' .ft.'- " - ' ' J -! Members of trie Uintah Basin chapter ol Back Country Horsemen of Utah ride a local trail. Horsemen volunteer time to public lands When members of the Uintah Basin chapter of Back Country Horsemen of Utah get together for a ride, it is not all pleasure and beautiful beau-tiful scenery. Despite plenty of "horsing around," lots of fun and fantastic mountain meals, the Uintah Basin Back Country Horsemen ' or UBBCH volunteer hundreds of hours on public lands, nation?! parks, monuments and forests. A former employee for the U.S. Forest Service and member of the Forest's Trail crew for 10 years, UBBCH President. Gale Robbins, says the members volunteer to help clean, clear and rcblaze many trails in the forest Robbins say s his group, is happy to help. "Keeping these trails cleared is a huge job. We love getting up here and helping. And it 1 makes it that much nicer the next time we come for a ride and for those who use the trails behind us. When we volunteer and get up in the mountains and work hard, we instill a greater sense of pride for our forest for-est in each member of our club." Vice President, Alan Oleen say s the group works in conjunction w ith the BLM, U.S. Forest Service. Utah State Parks, and various other agencies. agen-cies. Gearing trails is old hat to Oleen and Robbins. The pair teamed up in 1989 w hen Oleen's sons began working on Robbins' trail crew. Oleen soon began spending many summer weekends in the mountains, volunteering his time to keep trails clean. "Some of the best times of my life have been spent in these -mountains." Oleen says.' "I love to ride these trails, but I also know they don't keep themselves clean. Robbins and 1 have been doing this for years and part of the Back Country Horsemen of America's mission is to assist the agencies responsible for the management of public lands in meeting their goals, so what we do every year and what the club stands for go hand in hand. That's why we do so many sen ice projects." The Back Country Horsemen of America is an association highly involved in all aspects of back country coun-try travel and stock use. Concern about the possibility of losing the traditional right to use recreational stock in the back country was the primary reason in forming the organization. orga-nization. The association believes, "the traditional rights appear to be in question and continued horse use. in harmony with the capacity of our public lands, is in the best interest of the majority of Americans." The group is also very environmentally conscious and institutes a "leave no trace" policy. "When e leave a campsite, there should be no evidence evi-dence we were ever there. Our main contribution is educating people to reduce environmental impact." Robbins explains. The group is also active in politics and keeps an eye out for legislation that could impact back country use. Work and politics aside though, the UBBCH has a lot of fun. "They're the crazy wild bunch that never stops having fun." Robbins say s of his group. "This group of people gets along well and pulls together and works together so well. But we play together even better." BJ Stephenson of Duchesne says she loves getting together with the UBBCH group. "I love getting out of town and up in the hills to ride NEED CASH? Whatever your needs are, Princeton Mortgage has . ..the perfect home loan for you. 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All concerned citizens are invited to attend a public hearing on the Judgement Recovery tax increase to be held on August 9, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. at Daggett School District Offices, 2nd North 2nd West, Manila, Utah. with friends," she comments. It's great We have beautiful scenery, great cooking and e usually have great entertainment too. Especially when AI and Gale are around." The UBBCH's most recent ride took place on Anthro Mountain in Duchesne County, and this ride was a pleasure trip only. The group, led by Rod and Kathy Harrison of Duchesne spent two days riding and exploring and enjoying new trails and sights. In early July, several members of the group finished a service project on the Highline Trail near Trout Creek Park, helping the Ashley National Forest Service Trail Crew clear the trail from East Park to Leidy Peak. The group is planning two more projects for late August and early September, and several other rides. The UBBCH also hosted the state BCH rendezvous ren-dezvous in Uintah County this y ear at Donkey Flats near Red Fleet State Park in May. Most members make the annual Outlaw Trail Ride every year as well. If you'd like more information or would like to join the group, call Gale Robbins or Alan Oleen or send an email to ub tehu hotmail.com Phone: (S01)3O4-9"O0 Fax: (801) 304-9800 Veb: www.priixrtonmrg.corn CopyL |