Show Page 8 Millard County Chronicle Progress July Delta 100 S 3 PROJECTtOFITHEZWEEK POST WOODEN seat Farm Bureau Seeks Cooperation A Grocery store chains and other beef retailers are being urged to lower llic prices they are charging at the meat counter in response to prices that have fallen by more than 15pcrcent since last year and have financially devastated many cattle feeders says the top official of the Utah Farm Bureau Federation UFB President Ken Ashby Delta joined officials of the American Farm Bureau Federation and the National Cattlemen’s Association in urging beef retailers to be sensitive to a months industry that has experienced of red ink and is reporting a record number of cattle still in the nation’s fccdlots Ashby stated that it is especially critical for retailers to make timely adjustments in their retail beef producers arc prices since receiving prices substantially below the cost of production farm while said He prices decreased sharply from April to May of litis year choice beef retail prices have increased slightly This has resulted in a record high spread of SI 42 per retail pound between the prices paid for beef at the farm and at the meal counter according to statistics compiled by Lawrence Ducwcrof the USDA “The Utah Farm Bureau believes it is only fair that the price of beef in our stores should more closely reflect the available” very abundant supplies Ashby said “We believe food retailers should be more sensitive to this situation and should begin featuring beef cuts at prices that will give consumers the benefit of this large supply of beef” Ashby said western stockmen are already under pressure financially due to the threat of implementation of Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt's He said Reform ’94 proposals High levels of stress can cause both healih problems and family disruption for the mom w ith too much to do Don’t wail for a special occasion to take a break Being a mother has always been even when a a occupation woman works 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to produce lean high quality beef for the con sum cr he c a ed for s m il ar and support from beef retailers on the issue of retail beef pricing According to Ed Uvacck a livestock marketing specialist and president of Western Inc Research the spread between prices received by cattle producers and beef retailers usually widens when farm decline and narrows when farm prices prices increase The retail industry is not geared toward reflecting in a timely manner changes in the cattle market he said “It lakers retailers a long lime” he said “It’s more like a process It works in both directions Retailers hate to change the price level to consumers On the down side you (eventually) get a stepping down of retail prices but it’s a delayed reaction” Uvacck said cattle prices have plummeted almost 20 percent over the last couple of months Choice fed steers in the Southern Plains are selling in the per hundred weight range compared to the high S70s in early April prices for most producers are 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Consumers may contact their city or county consumer protection office for the services available in their area Consumers who are considering any credit counseling company should first check the company out with the Better B usincss Bureau or their local consumer protection office Farmers and Skin Cancer Screening Sun SlEXE KOHIERT 5'm’R Ntnum smis (ongress mpfm Hi si w Cm is now in the thick of negotiations oxer the shape of national healih care refomi legislation You can collective eyes of the picture the American public glazing oxer as the media report the details of the latest “plan of the week The process of hammenng out consensus on such a vast and complex field as healih tare is exasperating to Kith insiders and Yet the outcome will outsiders haxc a direct personal impact on all of us Cntics question the governments ability to control coN — in health care or in other areas of the Canadian economy versus some 14 percent of the U S government spending They question the apparent simplicity of the r approach and The question is Are these spending differences the result of foresee do is sprawling and ineffi- between the populations and economies of the U S and ment's commitment to maintaining the quality of health care Canada? and predict obsolete technology long waiting lines for specialty Cons Gtizens have limited access to specialist services For example you may have to wait w eeks or months before obtain heart bypass surgery can you rejected by most Amencans yet adx ocates of the ‘Canada plan” are again pushing it hard care and other consequent overt rationing i Lovmr o CEO' com- Quality and innovation Amencans cs of Technology is scarce and often outdated Many US physicians w ould find the lack of technology unacceptable dives not always mean lower costs The per capita cost of health care in the Intermountain West is presently lower than in Canada Quality of services is directly linked to government budgets Budget constraints lead to lower sci vice levels Heavy taxation is the primary source of funding — Canadian taxes bite as much as 57 percent of higher income salaries Costs? Health care spending is lower in Canada eompared to in the United Mates For example in 1941 per capita health care spending (m American dollar) w as S 9 5 m m the Canada versus S2 l’S Health care spendirz accounts for about 9 percent of healthier as a group and uc fewer healih care resources for example according to some estimates Canadians have 20 percent less heart distal than Amencans Many experts question whether a system could handle the health care needs of the massive U S population concentrated urbanized regions Cultural in heavily differences Canadians tend to be more trusting of government and more w dlrg to “queue” or hue insist on the best The U S leads the world in health care quality improvement in medical research and in the develtechopment and use of new nologies and pharmaceuticals that Canada like Countncs have nationalized health care are enjoying a "free nde’ on the research investment of the US some immigrant groups These actions illustrate w hat many consider the greatest weakness of a county single- payer system: as the economy shnnks so do the healih care services the government can afford to provide In my opinion we in the US in the process of creating a newt uniquely Amcncan approach to health care — a approach where health are organizations compete on the basis of pnee and quality Such system puts the needs of the le healih crafting Amencan-stcare we have the opportunity to of the import the best feaiures Canadian system —nearly universal access to basic health services — w hile avoiding cumber- some and expensive government bureaucracy If you have a question related to health care please call or wnie DK DIALOGUt ON HEALTH CAR! 36 South State Street Salt Lake City Utah 84JIJ critics say In response to spiraling a individual consumer first even as spending is reduced and quality continues to improve In While Canada's health care spending is less than spending in the U S Canada's expenditures have increased at rales similar to ours to its provinces instituted user fees curtailed services and eliminated coverage of Our Opportunity Jm Advocates of the system believe you can comrol costs and guarantee pany rhystetans and hospitals art paid by the gov ernment according to set rates All citizens would have access to the same level of covered services Canada has Population the population of the United Slates Canadians are Citizens have access to basic health services Payment is simple Covered services are paid for by the government though minimal user fees are charged Rich or poor everyone is entitled to the services same Administrative costs may be lower known as a system” because the government pays most of the hills Tolls show this approach has beer consistently nation's insurance OT® system Pros health care — also insurance ts virtually eliminated — the government becomes the Consider the following government o Lets look at some of the pros and cons health care: of Canadian-styl- e government-ru- access most effectively by establishing total government control over health care Pnxate Many U S citizens would be unwilling to wait weeks or months for major surgery and many would be forced to pay higher taxes to support a a more efficient healih system or they reflect basic differences cient government bureaucracy Most of all they question govern- No wonder then that apparently simple solutions hae tremendous appeal to many who are weary of the debate One such approach a costs Canada has shifted more of the burden from the federal up for services according to many observers (both Canadian and Amcncan) economy is good for crops but can be deadly for those who plant them Skin cancer is increasing by 34 percent a year with an estimated 700000 new cases diagnosed in 993 said Katie Lee Utah State University Agriculture safety assistant “Excess exposure to the sun puts farmers at an increased risk of developing skin cancer” she said According to the American Academy of Dermatology 90 percent of all skin cancers develop on unproicctcd parts of the body of people who spend long hours in the sun of all skin At least cancers arc preventable and if detected early enough most arc treatable Skin cancer screening programs can provide early detection and information about prevention Lee said Tor more information about what you can do to prevent skin cancer and where to go for cancer screening in your county contact your USU Extension education resource center in your DELTA MEDICAL I HC COMMUNITY CENTER Srnrr ej ATV Seats Tractor Seats Kitchen Chairs Recliners Car Seats Boat Seats RV Furniture Couches Loveseats Chairs Baby Car Seats Motorcycle Seats Antique Furniture |