Show All I Want for Christmai AL0 0£ SHOP SAUNA THIS WEEKEND!!! SUN NEWS December 9 986 1i - ' '? Vi- - J f urP a rm v JSt tr ' - V a 7t of been flowers caused lightheadedness Hand’ program aides those weather is already here And Utah Power & Light Co’s Lend a Hand program a cooperative effort with the American Red Cross is preparing to help people in financial difficulty keep current on their electric utility bills Dave Florence administrator of the program for the Red Cross said funds totaling $925000 contributed by UP&L customers shareholders and employees during the past four years have helped more than 15000 people pay their wintertime electric utility bills Florence said the program has proved successful because 83 percent of those helped have needed the assistance only one time and are able to stay current on electric service and other bills The Utah Legislature previously set up funding in which the state would match $1 for every $2 donated to the fund but that source is now questionable due to state budgetary problems James Taylor president of UP4L noted UP&L customers have contributed 84 percent of the money available for emergency assistto ance they make contributions the fund by using the check off Cold contribution option available with each electric bill he noted UP&L employees have set up their own voluntary contribution in need system Funds collected by employees are sent to the Red Cross each week- UP&L shareholders have provided about 11 percent of the money and UP&L has contributed about $90000 to cover costs of administering the program over Taylor and above contributions CLOTHES off & ALL life 74 percent have taken a trip outside the US in the past year 50 percent have used an airline at least twice in the past year 63 percent dine out at least weekly 30 percent spend at least $250 a month on groceries The above information was given to push advertisers into serving the wants and needs of the Senior But from the soijtad of Citizens percent earn more than $30000 per year 62 percent own major credit zens' er 50 things there are few knitting or rockers creakour Senior Citi- needles clacking ing for most of v FABRIC or you’re a Senior Citizen close to it? Better get out those knitting needles and grease up the rocking chair an seUle back to a humdrum retiremehtr Hogwash! Here are some interesting statistics about our fastest growing segment of the American population - our Senior Citizens: The Senior Citizen - with paid up mortgages and fewer dependents - have by far the highest per capita income and spending powSo ‘Lend off 40 30-5- 0 getting the scent CHRISTMAS FABRIC ALL sheep in good condition Market prices for both are near last year's figures but mostly lower than those of one year ago enjoying the good believed i'f'’? jrfiAtvpfl ' Most Srs are living once J 3 WALL TO WALL SHEEP: This field near Aurora was nearly solid with sheep which had been brought down from the winter ranges Stockmen report a good year - with both range cattle and People oa ''Sfc - m tJl 12 30 off Plus many other Instore Specials! 45 No State Salina Utah 84654 cards percent own their own home percent own at least two cars percent have a video cassette noted recorder Families can get assistance from 16 percent have a home comthe fund only once a year The family must be below' 125 percent puter 35 percent attend the Symphony of the poverty level unable to or other cultural programs regumeet payments and must have received a notice that service will larly 52 percent attend the Theatre be terminated due to non payregularly ment 81 45 48 hi Priority is given to those who are ill or injured or those who are 60 years of age or older and those who are physically or mentally handicapped The Red Cross has full responsibility for investigating applicants and selecting those to receive assistance from the Lend a Hand Hied Carpet for Santa $2°°-$50- 0 Off fund Many people would suffer severe hardship without assistance from the fund Many federal and state assistance programs are be“and ing cut back or eliminated of an early we have indications winter season’’ said the Red yL Carpet & Vinyl in Stock Every Cross official Guarantees FREE LABOR! This youngster was waiting in a long line to visit Santa and made the time more by blowing bubbles Santa is making several guest appearances locally during the holidays passable OVER 4$ JC MAXWELL'S COUNTRY CLASSIC CARPETS 20 East Main - Salina - Open 1 0 am - 6 pm 800 MOVIES STRONG! Plus we receive many new movies each week b 3 Ly Crime Is a disease Meet the cure i Tho strong erm of the law z SHOTIME VIDEO 5 45 YOU SURE? Is this guy with the whiskers really Santa Claus? Is he really going to bring me some presents? Hey Mom don’t stand quite so far awayl ARE E Main Salina Your Movie Rental Connection |