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Show Wednesday, December 7, 1994 tElfg ffEtmgg-fflgfo- student at Juab High School. A design contest was conducted by Kristy Carter in her Art classes at the high school. The Centennial items (book, hats or would make good gifts for Christmas. 'Utah History Corner They Left fo be A Record Any county or city governing body, civic club, organization, or individual, who would like to sponsor a Centennial project or event, is encouraged to do so. If a project receives wide support from the community, it might be re-publis- hed gen-Jrat;- , Mrs. Florence Parkin' made h generous donation to the project. The county centennial committee also voted to support the printing of 1,000 copies of this history. The book was first published in 1979. The authors were Keith N. With the receipt of a $3,725 grant from the Utah Statehood Centennial Committee and a $500 grant from the Juab County Centennial Committee for the republishing of the Nephi history JJThey Left a Record, the Juab ounty Daughters of the Utah pioneers became the first organization in Juab County to benefit from, .the money that is by sales of the Centennial i H. Sadie Worthington, Fred J. Greenhalgh and,, Chapman. r i ed Delora Nebeker, the DUP license. Plate and other president, applied for the grant licensed by the state with support from the county mer-jihandi- . se Committee. Page 5 Nephi, Utah g committee and the Federated Womens Clubs of Nephi. Mrs. Nebeker and N. Clark Newell presented the particulars to the State Centennial Grants committee and the grant was ap- eligible for funding from the county or state Centennial comproved. mittees. The book, They Left a Record, Applications for grants are can be purchased at the DUP from members of the available Museum gift shop. Also available central Calvin committee: are hats and with the Juab County Logo. The logo was Neilsen, Jeanette Powell, Clark Gordon Young, designed by Janet Bronson, a Newell, Winagene Eyre. Member of the GFWC 21st cause side effects and counteract CenturyDelphic Literary Club with other medications. met December 1st at the home Herbal cures, poultices and of club member, Winagene Eyre. treatments, especially those There were 16 members in atten- based in Chinese history, have dance.. been handed down through the Guest speaker was Patti generations and are still used Ingram who spoke to the group today. pbout the value and importance Club members were also using herbs as a natural form shown the new Juab County of health maintenance. Most of Centennial and hats modern medicines are now are that todays available, and Rerived from plants, and herbs would make perfect Christmas found in nature, but many con- gifts. tain fillers and agents that can THE SOUTH FORTY 855 South Main Nephi, Utah (The old Rocks Cafe) Is open Monday thru Friday a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sat. 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. We are having a n oiallfootwear bbotsf atier; tions include a pilot program to ' Medicaid Waiver: Part of this develop privatepublic partner- thrust to improve health care for ships for the delivery of personal Utahs working poor is a proposal health services, and public by the Utah Department of health representation on the Health to expand the Medicaid Health Data Committee. program. In order to make this Rural Health: The recommen- expansion possible,' the DOH dations for rural health care are must apply to the federal Health intended to increase the number Care Financing Administration of primary care providers, reduce for a waiver of the social Secugeographic barriers to access, rity Act, Section 1115 (a). Health Policy Commission improve the financial viability of and reimbursements to rural Public Meetings: The purpose of providers, and supply training the waiver is to bring into the opportunities for health profes- Medicaid program all individusionals who desire to practice in als whose income is at or less rural areas. The proposals in- than 100 percent of the federal clude developing new licensing poverty level. This would include levels for rural facilities so that all individuals, regardless of communities can choose the level whether they fit the current fedof service that meets their need, eral categories that have been and developing Area Health Edu- traditionally necessary to qualify cation Centers which coordinate for the Medicaid program. The following elements are the broad range of community-base- d educational training ac- proposed to be included in the tivities. application for the waiver: 1. Approximately 56,000 new Medical Savings Accounts: Medical Savings Accounts are an recipients, mainly the working insurance arrangement provid- poor will become eligible for Meding protection for catastrophic icaid. These recipients will be medical bills', while the indi- phased into the program over vidual savings account portion of several years. 2. Capitated at risk managed the plan pays the small medical expenses not cov- care will be the only health care ered by the plan. The commission option for Medicaid recipients recommends providing the same residing along the Wasatch st,atq tax deductibility for the Front. ,r Savings aecount as exists for the ft 3. Eligibility requirements will savings account as exists for be simplified. 4. All adults will receive the health insurance in general. same benefit package. 5. There will be significant reg cipient provisions. 6. No additional state funded money will be spent to bring these new individuals into the Medicaid program. ' 7. Medicaid will develop a vold employer-basehealth untary, insurance program that will provide employees with Medicaid subsidies, on a sliding fee basis. Funding will come from employers and employees as well as from state and federal fund- . ' , moccasins The humble spirit of Christmas enjoyed by Utahs Mormon pioneers will be felt again, as Pioneer Trail State Park hosts its annual Christmas Candlelight Tours of Old Deseret December 16-2- 1, To from 6-- 9 p.m. nightly. Call the Hoop The Utah Jazz womens organization has recently published a new book, To the Hoop to let fans know what goes on behind the scenes with the Utah Jazz. All proceeds will be donated to womens and childrens charities in Utah. Call Poetry Contest The National Library of Poetry is sponsoring the North American Open Poetry Contest. The deadline is December 31, 1994. The contest is open to everyone and entry is free. Send ONE original poem to: National Library of Poetry, 11419 Cronridge Dr., P.O. Box Owings Mills, MD 21117. 2, Duracell Scholarship et Christmas discount Candlelight Tours 704-198- Utah Health Care Club meeting notes v . Continued from page 4 Delphic Literary State briefs. . . High school students are invited to join in the 13th Annual DuracellNSTA Scholarship Competition. The event offer students the challenge of inventing a battery-powere- d device. Entry forms and rules are available from: DuracellNSTA Scholarship Competition, 1840 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201-300' or call 0, 0. Health Hotline Colds and the flu will be the topic of Decembers Deseret News Intermountain Health Care Hospitals Health Hotline Saturday, December 10th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call Organic Farmers The Utah Organic Growers Association is inviting anyone currently involved or interested in organic agriculture to attend an organizational and informational meeting December 13th at the Old County Courthouse, 51 South University Ave., 1 Rm. 306 in Provo, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call or 772-382- 538-992- 872-819- 2, 9. Trust Lands Meeting The Board of Trustees of the School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration will meet Thursday, December 8th in Salt Lake City. The meeting is set for 10:00 a.m., in Room 520, 3 Triad Center, 355 West North Temple. Call Winter Solstice Winter Solstice Education Day will begin at Sunrise, December 17th, at Fremont Indian State Park. Examination of rock art and sun interaction and relationships will be the focus. The day will include films, lectures, discussions, coffee, juice, and donuts. Regular park entrance fee. Call Neil Diamond J! ; 7 - . Neil Diamond Christmas special airs Sunday, December 11th at 10 p.m. and Saturday, December 24th at midnight on KUED-Chann- el 7. cost-sharin- idi Goose a Grismas Sftifi for. someone you loue from (Sflnapranaim low-inco- ing. 27 South Main, Nephi, Utah 623-047- The DOH will coordinate efforts to improve practice patterns among managed care organizations. Emphasis will be placed on studies involving clinical practices that improve the health status of enrolled recipients. The target date to begin implementing the waiver is September 1 Recliners 1995. Swedish Celebration The Swedish Heritage Society will celebrate Lucia Julfest Saturday, December 10th in Salt Lake City. Call - - J - Celebration i . A major celebration of Christmas with lights, excitement, food, fun, and fireworks will take place December 0 in Helper as they present the Electric Light Parade. Call Public hearings have been scheduled throughout the state, as listed below. If you cannot attend one of these hearings, but would like to comment and make recommendations, please send them to: Health Care Reform Public Hearings, Utah Depart- 84116-058- 0. Provo: Utah Valley Regional Medical Center, 1039 North 500 West, 1205, 7 p.m. Richfield: Sevier County Courthouse, 250 North Main, 12 08, 7 p.m. St. George: County Adminisment of Health, Division of tration. Building, 197 East TabHealth Care Financing, P. O. Box ernacle, 1209, 7 p.m. 16580, Salt Lake City, Utah Glider Rockers Sofas Lamps Serta Mattresses Dining Sets Occasional Tables Plant Stands . 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