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Show 8 THE Thursday, June 17 , 2004 PYRAMID New reforms will impact voters and election process t SALT LAKE CIT- Y- July water or a garden hose Fourth and Pioneer Day win handy; and dispose of properbring more enjoyment and ty fewer accidents this year if According to the U.S. Conconsumers take safety precautions when handling fireworks. To help make this July Fourth and Pioneer Day the safest on record, the licensed Utah Fireworks industry and the State Fire Marshals Office offer the following safety rules for people celebrating with fireworks this year: Buy fireworks in Utah from licensed fireworks stands or retail outlets; select only safe fireworks that are legal for use in Utah; always read and follow directions carefully. Never experiment with fireworks; ignite outdoors away from buildings, dry grasses, trees or bushes; never malfunctioning fireworks; allow enough room for proper functioning. Light one at a time; keep a safe distance away; never give fireworks to small children; store in a cod, dry and Safe place out of reach of children; keep a bucket of re-igni-te SALT LAKE CITY- - Individu- als voting in Utahs Primary Election will notice several changes at the polls on June 22. Numerous reforms, including several changes in state and federal law, have been implemented to correct imperfections discovered in the 2000 election and to maintain acces- sumer Product Safety commission (CPSC) and the Utah licensed fireworks industry, most injuries associated with fireworks are .principally caused by misuse. The CPSC advises consumers to only purchase fireworks from Licensed stands or retail outlets. Any fireworks used in the state must be legal under Utah law and approved by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), CPSC and the Office of the State Fire Marshal. The state of Utah Fireworks Act is a carefully balanced law, which allows Utah citizens to buy and use legal fireworks safely and responsibly to celebrate the Fourth of July and Pioneer sible and error-fre- e elections. Recently, the 2004 Utah Legislature amended Utahs absentee voting law to allow all registered voters to vote by absen- tee. The purpose of this change is to reduce lines at polling loca Keeping the house cool Unless you have a two-yea- r old, about half of all the energy used in your homes goes to heating and cooling. There are many simple ways to keep cooling costs down. One easy way to save on energy bills is to install a heating and cooling system that is the right size for your home. Cooling systems today, even at the lowest efficiency rates allowed by the government, will almost always cost less to operate than one installed ten years ago. To maximize energy savings and reduce pollution, look for the EPA Energy Star rating. Energy Star qualified central air conditions, such as the Day. Remember, the possession or discharge of illegal fireworks is a class B misde- meanor, Help make these holidays safe and enjoyable for all high-efficien- Beneficial Life expands service, changes name SALT LAKE CITY- - Salt Lake Citys skyline is changing with the removal of the Beneficial Life name on its downtown building. To reflect an expansion of services, Beneficial Life, Utahs oldest life insurance company, announced it will change its name to Beneficial Financial Group. As we enter our centennial year with a new name and identify, we reaffirm our rich heritage, core values and longstanding commitments, said Kent H. Cannon, president and CEO of Beneficial Financial Group. tions on election day and to increase voter turnout. Individuals interested in voting by absentee should contact their county clerk. For more information on newly implemented election reforms, contact the State Elections Office at To prevent voter fraud, the Help America Vote Act signed into law in 2002 requires all voters who registered by mail or in a voter registration drive after Jan. 1, 2003, to provide either photo identification, regardless of state of issuance, or proof of residency before they vote. Changing our name to Beneficial Financial Group reflects a broader portfolio of services that addresses needs of todays population, including everyone from the aging baby boomers to the millennial generation. We address each segments particular needs with products to fit their financial goals. Beyond life insurance, which remains its core product, Beneficial Financial Groups services include retirement planning, business continuation and estate strategies, employee benefits, high-efficien- Maytag 1010 series, are about 20 percent more efficient than the standard efficiency products and can save hundreds of dollars over the equipments lifetime. Your air conditioners Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) measures how efficiently the unit cools. The higher the rating, the more efficiently the unit performs, resulting in a lower utility bill. Many factors can affect longexecutive compensation and term savings. Here are 10 ways charitable giving. to save. home-owne- rs 1. Programmable thermostats: Use one to set back the temperature when you dont really need it, such as when sleeping or gone for the day. 2. Maintenance: Change the filters frequently and clean indoor and outdoor coils. Most dealers offer a regular mainte- nance service that can keep your system operating correctly- Installation: When your air conditioner is sized and installed properly, you can save up to 40 3. percent on your heating and cooling bills. 4. Match indoor & outdoor coils: If you install a new central air conditioning outdoor unit, include a new, equally efficient matched indoor unit. Insulation: Be sure your home is adequately insulated. 6. Check and In the spring and fall, check the seals around the windows and doors and then seal them with a quality caulk. 5. 7. Ductwork: Make sure duct- work is properly installed for greater efficiency. Also check for leaks, mold, dirt and foreign matter in the duct system. 8. A name you eantrust: If purchasing a new system, select a brand name with a reputation for quality and dependability, such as Maytag Heating and Cooling. Central Valley Medical Center 48 West 1500 North, Nephi, Utah (435) 623-300- 0 Providing for all your Healthcare Needs! Full of Pediatric Practice Care, including Adult Medicine, scope Family Internal Medicine, Obstetrics, Emergency Medicine and Surgery. Nephi Medical Clinic Family Practice Monday through Friday Saturday For Clinic call: 435 tuff 8 5 623-32- 1 1 623-32- 1 1 623-32- 1 1 8 0 Michael Peterson, MD INTERNAL MEDICINE 5 Pediatrics Central Valley Home Health & Hospice Meeting the needs of the communities we serve -Available scrvica include Nursing Certified Nursing Aids - Personal Cares 1 lomcmak-in- g Skills - IV Therapy Physical Therapy Diabetic consultation - Occupational Therapy - Referral Aid for Other Spccial-tie- a and Services Hospice, Caring for the I luman Spirit. Nurse is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you have any questions, please feel free to call. Mark Oveson, MD 435 623-305- 0 Central Valley Home Medical Equipment & Supplies Nita Weber, DO INTERNAL MEDICINE PEDIATRICS Call us for all your Home Medical Needs. 435 623-306- 0 Radiology el Practitioners Grant Rasmussen, MD FAMILY PRACTICEOB Molly Brothcrson, PA-- FAMILY CARF. Jama Tatton, MD FAMILY PRACTICEOB Brian Gasser, FNP-BFAMILY CARE Fountain Green Medical Clinic Added service to our Sanpete Comimutitia Surgery Clinic Hour and practitioners Chrisite Mangtlton, FNP-BFAMILY CARE Dt Gram Rasmussen and Molly Brotherson PA C alternate for an appointment (al Richard Anderson, MD SURGEON 435 V t 445-330- 1 SALT LAKE CITY- - After months of gasoline price hikes, some motorists in the Intermountain West are beginning to experience modest relief at the pump. The latest report from AAA Utah finds gasoline prices began dropping in many areas after the Memorial Day weekend. The average national prince of unleaded regular gasoline fell three cents to $1.97. At $2 per gallon, Utahs average price is unchanged from AAAs last monthly report. The current national average price is 46 cents higher than last year. Utahs average price is 19 cents higher than June 2003. Gasoline inventories are in- Summer officially returns to Utah and the rest of the northern hemisphere on Sunday, June 20th at 6:57 p.m. MDT, According to NASA Solar System Ambassador to Utah Patrick Wiggins, This event, which astronomers call the June solstice, marks the exact moment when the going to get this year," Local noon on the solstice (about 1:30 p.m. MDT in Utah) also has the sun higher in the sky than at any other time of the year. Beginning the next day, the sun wOi start rising and 1 setting farther and farther south until December when it will be at its most southern point, marking the start of northern hemispheric winter. There are two times a year when the sun is between its north and south extremes. One is at the start of spring each March and the cither is at the start of . fall each September. The first day of summer is , also the day with the most sunshine of the year, bringing Utahns just over 15 hours of sunlight as com- -, pared to the year's shortest day in December when the sun is in the sky for barely nine hours. While Utahns and others In the northern hemisphere will mark this months sol-- " stice as the start of the warmer days of summer, those in the southern hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed, see it as the start of the cooler days of winter. Extreme northwestern Utah is home to a solstice monument of sorts called the Sun Tunnels. Built ' decades ago near Lucin, Utah, Sun Tunnels is the creation of artist Nancy Holt. The tunnels are actually four large concrete pipes arranged so that the light of the rising solstice sun passes through two of the pipes. Later that day the setting t Sun shines through the other two pipes. The process is re-- , versed six months later on thefollowing solstice. For additional solstice and . astronomical information and to see pictures and directions to Sun Tunnels, vis-- ,, it http:planet.state.ut.us. Some calendars are show-- . ing Monday the 21st as the date of the solstice. That is because they are (probably unknowingly) using Univer- f sal or Greenwich Time, the time in England on which all time is based. Rest assured, once converted to the times used here in the US, the solstice falls on Sunday the 20th , Sun gets as far north as it's torists some relief, said 1 hundayi Ro-lay- Fairclough, AAA Utah spokeswoman. The major factor in the recent decrease is that the driving demand from the Memorial Day weekend has passed. Some of Western states are experiencing drops in the price e at regular unleaded, gasoline, however, prices in Idaho and Wyoming are higher than a month ago. The average price in Idaho is int $2.07 per gallon, a crease from last month. Wyomings price also increased two cents, to $1.91. Montanas average price dropped to $2 per gallon. Colorados average price is a decrease. Ari$1.97, creasing, production quotas have lifted slightly and the bar- zonas motorists saw the greatrel price has lowered to give mo est drop in the surrounding self-serv- two-cen- one-ce- nt nt Snow College is accepting applications for a MarketingAdmissions Intern on the Ephraim position with no Campus. This is a part-tim- e benefits. Qualifications include, but are not limited to: Associate degree is required and preference given to Snow College graduates; applicant should have demonstrated experience in working well with the public and projecting a professional appearance and work ethic; a working knowledge of college admissions and scholarship processes; must be willing to work out of town and be gone for long periods of time; and applicant must have the ability to present to large groups of students, presentation skills are essential. For a complete position announcement, or to receive an application, please contact the Human Resource Office at (435) 283-705- 6, bonnie.edwardssnow.edu or visit our website at www.snow.edu. This position is open until filled. EE0E. by I I polling location. Summer returns one-ce- Mid-Lev- Jerald Taylor, DO FAMILY PRACTICEOB the election, the of each prostatus registration visional voter will be verified and the ballots of the voters who are registered in the county will be counted with the absentee ballots. These reforms, along with numerous ADA accessibility improvements, have been made to improve the election process. Any voter who feels his or her voting rights were denied on election day should contact the offices listed in the uniform voting information posted at each Following : : Gas prices fluctuating call 2 Jerald Taylor, DO Mark Oseson, MD.... Michael Peterson, MD Nita Weber, DO Grant Rassmussen, MD Molly Brorherson, PA-Chriatie Mangleson, FNP-BBrian Gasser, FNP-B- FAMILY PRACTICEOB tered to vote. r k K c. K, v ' Physicans office Jama Bescndorfer, MD Jama Tatton, MD James Bescndorfer, MD FAMILY PRACTICEOB -- Internal Medicine 5 9. Prevent air loss: Install weather stripping around drafty areas on windows and doors. 10. Keep your thermostat up: Each extra degree can add four to five percent to your cooling bill depending on the age of the air conditioner. For additional energy saving to go tips www.maytaghvac.com. Regardless of how or when all voters should bring identification to the polls on election day. Additionally, individuals who have moved with a county and at their have not new address can still vote and should do so in their new voting precinct. These individuals will be provided with a provisional ballot. A provisional ballot contains the same ballot as all other voters but requires the voter to provide information regarding their residency and identify and to affirm that he or she is regis they registered, . . states. Motorists now pay foi cents less than last month for i average price of $2.09. Nevada average price of $2.22 is thr cents lower than last mont Californias average price $2.32 is higher than la ; one-ce- nt month. The average prices in ti Utah sites surveyed by AA Utah are fluctuating this mont St. Georges price dropped whopping four cents since tl last report, to $2.03 per gallo Moabs price increases i to $2.08. Vernal and Logan m torists both saw two-cei creases from last month. The a erage price in Vernal for unlea one-ce- nt e ed, regular gasoline $2.04. Logans average price $2.02. Provo, Ogden and Sc Lake City all saw one-ced creases this month. The averaj price in Provo is $1.99. In Ogd the average price is $1.96. S self-serv- nt Lake Citys average price $1.95. The overriding causes of hi; gasoline prices - the increasi demand both in the Unit! States and internationally, tl low value of the dollar, an agii gasoline and distribution infr structure and political instabili - continue to exist. Because of these situation families should continue to fa tor high transportation cos into their budgets. One way mitigate these costs is to ke vehicles in good repair achieve maximum fuel efficie cy. AAA AAAs Fuel Gauge Report the most comprehensive ret; gasoline survey available wi over 60,000 e statioi surveyed everyday nationwic Data is provided in cooperate with OPIS Energy Survey at I self-serv- Wright Express, LLC. Established more than H years ago, AAA offers a wi; array of automotive, travel, j surance and financial service AAA Utah serves more th; 120,000 members and has be; the leader and advocate for tl safety and security of all travi ers since it was founded. I i |