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Show nr r 41 10B Emery County Progress ' Castle Dale, Utah Tuesday February 26, 2002 Discuss money issues before the big day Whether its the first tune or not, a w onderful journey begins when you walk down the aisle together Yes, there is the wedding day - "the big day - but then there is the rest of your life to live together in the marriage. To make tin journey successful, discussions beforehand should include honest communication about finances, assets, debt and attitudes toward money Many people feel that talking about money destroys romance. However, avoiding the subject now could euuse problems later. Studies suggest that money-relate- d issues end marriages as d often as problems do Before you get married, decisions should bo made as to who y is going to handle the of finances. the responsibility Both spouses should be well and capable of handling these arrangements w hen necchild-relate- day-to-da- essary Planning for the big day volves a wedding budget I in- ,ist all items you envision such as guest lists, stationery, gowns, suits, flowers, catering, music, video, clergy fees, honeymoon and transportation There are ways to cut costs. can purchase a wedding dress at u factory outlet or borrow from a relative, forego the limousine, have the ceremony flowers transferred to the recep- You tion, and if you you could get discounts on airfare and accommodations. If you are saying I Do to joint finances, establish a joint bank account, rent a joint safety deposit Ikix and update your W--4 form to reflect the new number of dependents. Rethink your tax situatiouto make the neces- sary adjustments. Other things to examine include: insurance coverage, beneficiary designations on life insurance, coordination of mediof investments and consolidation of financial files. If the bride takes the husbands n&me, she should legally change her name on her drivers license, social security card, income tax returns, voter cal benefits, registration card, passport, bank accounts, credit cards and insurance policies. There also are marital contracts to consider. A prenuptial or a postnuptial agreement spells out who gets what in the event of death or divorce, and helps both sjmiuscs keep control of their assets, including inherited property or assets, trust funds, family businesses and vacation properties. Any marriage brings with it interpersonal challenges and financial considerations. To learn more, get the free Life Advice brochures entitled Getting Married and Getting Remarried" by calling plan in advance, (NUE) 80th BIRTHDAY WEDDINGS Mike Brereton Scott and Rhonda Ridge announce the marriage of their daughter, Amy Ridge, to Mike Brereton, the son of Tom and Pam Brereton. The couple will be married March 2. A reception for all friends and family will be held that evening at the Carbon Country Club from p m. Dancing will follow from p.m. Mike and Amy will make their home in Carbonville. 7-- !) 9-- Jane Jensen Elizabeth (Betty) Bryan resident of Emery County, will turn 80 Jane Jensen, a e on Feb. 28. To celebrate the occasion, her children are planning an open house in her honor on March 2, from 3 p.m. at the Senior Citizen Center in Huntington. No gifts please. A celebration for Elizabeth (Betty) Bryan in honor of her 80th Birthday will be held on March 2, with an open house from 5 p.m. at the Price Senior Citizen Center, 30 East 200 South, hosted by her children: Roger, Steward, Janet, Susan, and Troy. No gifts, please. life-tim- Society Items are due by Local students named Thursday at 5 p.m. to SUU Deans List ARIES 86 East 100 South 637-550- 0 Students from 18 states are included on the Southern Utah University Deans List for the 2001 Fall Semester; a total of 636 students, representing nearly 10 percent of the semesters enrollment. To be included on the SUU a 3.6. Straight As equal a 4.0. Deans List, a student must carry an academic load of at least 15 credits (for which a letter grade is awarded), and earn a grade point average of at least Orangeville, a junior who is majoring in Tyler Jay Olsen, a sophomore from Orangeville, majoring in 2-- FIVE GENERATIONS Emery County students listed are: Nora Jean Israelson, a junior from Castle Dale, who is majoring in psychology. Jasa Norton, also of Castle Dale, is a senior majoring in elementary education. T. Jake Hinkins of February Special Steak Planning a Wedding or and Anniversary The Greenwell Inn Popcorn Shrimp With $155 Convention Facility is the perfect place. 12 Price on Luxury Suites when you have a wedding or party at the Greenwell Convention Center And don 't forget to try our Olympic Mountain Dessert Exclusively at Marie s its all new 1700 sq. ft. Luxury Suites & N Greenwell Inn & Convention Center 655 East Main, Price, Utah 84501 Ey ' Five Generations of Girls Lexxee Lynn King was born on Jan. 28, 2002. Her mother is Patricia Staley King of Fcrron. Bonnie Freeman is the of Hagerman, Idaho. Margie Rasmussen of Fbrron is the great-gregrandmother, now 81 years of age. Philene Staley is the proud grandmother also of Hagerman. er at |