Show IN 8JIheSunNews Wed Feb 6 1991 Emergency Assistance Grants are now available Beware of those 'Work at Home Schemes' Diane Reese Extension Home Economist Really now if you could make “huge profits” with “no experience necessary” in the “comfort of your own home” wouldn’t the streets be pretty much empty each morning? Few people relish getting up early and commuting to work but that’s where the jobs are Still schemes persist a sample of some of them: Envelope Stuffing and Addressing This is the granddad of schemes Usually the promoters of this scheme ask for $ to $5 to give you information on how to make money stuffing enveSometimes the advice is to lopes place similar ads in other publications so you too can dupe people outof$l to $5 each Itissortofthe chain letterof fraud Assembly or Craft Work This usually requires you to invest money in the equipment that is required to produce goods for a company that promises to buy them What usually happens is Lhal the company never lives up to its promise because your goods are “not up to standard” You are then stuck with a bunch of items you must sell yourself The money you spent on equipment and supplies is lost Furry Critters The ads prorabbits or mote raising hamsters Usuchinchillas in your garage ally the promoter wants to sell you business secrets pens and cages or breeding stock to get you started Not only is public sentiment turn- - Here’s Stiii list) 2 Will I be paid in salary commission? 3 Who will pay me? 4 When will I get my first 5 Is the company licensed Economist It’s not too late to reduce the remainder of your winter heating bill or to seriously reconsider how energy efficient your hnue is for next year The best place to start is with your windows In an otherwise well insulated achome single pane windows count for about 35 of the house’s winter heat loss accuding to Lcaona Hawks housing and interiors specialist in the Utah State University College of Family Life Even with storm or double windows heat flow through windows is ten times greater than the amount of heat loss through walls You don’t have to board up your windows to save energy there are potential energy conserving window treatments Window shades The familiar roller shade can make a considerable difference both in winter and summer energy savings They can save 14 to 13 the indoor heat lost many indoor through windows in the winter The key to maximum energy savings is mounting the shade inside the frame with no more than 14 inch clearance on the sides Lambrequin This is a wooden frame that surrounds the window It may be painted papered or covThe lambrequin ered with fabric is used to reduce air leaks and the movement of the air into and out of the sides and top of the window window area Covered insulation panels A relatively new approach to energy saving window treatment is the insulated panel This is one of the most energy efficient window treatments you can use The amount of heat lost through the window is reduced in proportion to the insulating value of the material in the panel The key to maximum insulation is a tight fit within the window The trapped air space beframe tween the window and the panel adds important insulation value Insulated Roman Shades These are made of batting and tightly woven fabric front and back The insulation value is dependent on the materials used They are de maximum income guidelines proof of income and in document addition-al- unemployed applicants who are able to work must complete a CSBG Job Search Form Number of persons and annual income guidelines are as follows: to do company If you are interested in a second income a through business your local library probably can help you more than answerlike those mening advertisements tioned in this article There is also help available through the Small Business Administration and your USU County Extension Office INSULATE YOUR WINDOWS Home To qualify clients must complete an intake form meet the annual business in Utah? 6 How much money will I have to spend on supplies for the total program? What will I get for this money? If the program is legitimate you should get clear answers to these The company should questions also be able to give you names and addresses of other employees You can then inquire about the your winter heat bill Extension Community Service Block administered by the Six County AOG has funds available for emergency assistance These funds can be used to tide over an individual or family on a tome time only basis during the year running from Oct 1 to Sept 30 Categories of assistance clude fuel shelter clothing and food or time to reduce Diane Reese Sevier County A Grant ing against animal fur but it is hard to make money on these animals without raising them on a large scale According to Dr Barbara Rowe Extension Family Resource ManUtah State agement Specialist ask the University promoter the following questions: What tasks will I be required to perform? (Ask for a signed to fold when not in use This is the most Draperies common type of window treatment For these to be most efficient they must be hung with a closed top cornice overlapped in the center made of tight woven fabric sealed to the wall on the sides and the bottom should come in contact with the window sill or floor Curtain liners The simple addition of a liner of tightly woven fabric can aid insulation by forming an air pocket between the liner and curtain Call Your News Correspondent Salina Evelyn Kiesel Redmond Tammy Johnson Aurora Barbara Scott - 1: 2:$8420 $12700 6:$16980 7:$19120 8:$21260 SHELTER Client must have an eviction notice from the landlord Housing assistance is limited to a portion of one month’s previously agreed upon rent for housThis will cover half of the ing month’s rent to a maximum of $200 Utah COLD WEATHER SPORTS: What better time for fun than in winter - especially if you are a Boy Scout These boys were having a great time at the recent Klondike Derby held near Glenwood Scouts from all over the region attended and competed in various winter activities Old fashioned skills will be taught scout badge requirements offered Whecelcr Historic Farm invites you to discover an old fashioned art form or learn a new historic skill by registering for one of the new classes the farm is offering Historic skills classes in rugmaking weaving spinning bobbin and lace making will be Battenburgh taught in the farm’s new activity bam 6351 South 900 East Salt lake City Also offered will be Boy Scout Merit badge classes in environmental and animal science Saturday morning and or Saturday afternoon classes will be scheduled The popular Dutch Oven Cookin ing classes will be presented May on Tuesday Wednesday and Walker come quick!” I was tucking our sleeping baby in her crib for the night but the old’s excitement in my voice prompted me to expedite the “Daddy process eliciting a frightened yelp from the infant when I closed the door a little louder than I intended “What is it Andrea?” I wondered as I bounded down the stairs Her eyes were focused on the television set “Look Daddy “Free money!” she exclaimed Since that happens to be one of favorite word combimy nations she had my full attention Or rather the TV commercial did Itdidn’t take long to figure out that it wasn’t an ad for free money after all but a promotional spot for a service that seemed to promise money for folks who have a hard time securing loans anywhere else left by the comThe impression mercial was that all you had to do was call a 900 number and before you’d be living like Donald Trump Then I read the fire print you know those little graphics that flash - along the bottom of the screen faster than the speed of light and in print so mall you have t mash your nose against the screen to read it Having failed my speed reading course I wasn’t able to get it all but I did read enough to learn that the service wasn’t actually offering loan money it just offered to send folks a list of institutions that might be And it willing to loan the money would cost me $39 to make the phone call was a quick What followed reminder of the importance of not dialing any 900 numbers without mom or dad and an consulting introduction to the world of fine print I’m grateful our laws require such disclosure of products and no services that are advertised matter how fine the print may be But sometimes I don’t think we go far enough with it there would be For example fine print on the bottom of all credit cards that says: Overuse of this piece of plastic may result in finanfood should cial bondage All bar the disclaimer If you eat too much of this you’ll get sick And MTV should be required to occasionally flash screen: Most that moment more special by inviting your and loved ones with wedding invitations by Come in and see our beautiful collection of wedding designs Pnces start at lust $2590 for 100 Make fnends a of message on the the perspective you’re seeing here has no basis whatsoever in the real world WEDDING INVITATION Stylart am unless otherwise noted Fcb23 will see the following classes: Basket Weaving $20 Bobbin Lace $80 Rag Rug Making $20 $20 BatWeaving Introductory tenburgh Lace $20 April 13: How to Garden (Free to the public) May 14 15 16212223 & 25 from 6 to 9 pm - Dutch Oven Class May 11 Scout Merit Badge Animal Science $700 Science May 18 Environmental Scout Merit Badge $7 $20 August 17 - Embroidery Lace $20 Rag Rug Battenburgh $20 Spinning (Drop Making Spindle) $20 November 16 - Rag Rug making $20 For more information ister for classes call or to reg- Always read the fine print Joseph £5 4: cur Contact person for Sevier Piute and Wayne COunties: Sevier County Six County Association of Governments Courthouse Richfield UT 84701 Phone tention Human Resources Call for an appointment At- Office Interesting facts about Thursday evenings Following are the planned schedules Circle the classes you would like to take and plan to attend them All classes will begin at 10 0 $6280 3:$ 10560 5: $14840 for single head of household with dependent children CLOTHING Clothing will be limited to necessary items of clothing for warmth and completing a fundamental basic wardrobe Deseret Industries are currently honoring clothing vouchers FUEL Contact will be made with a fuel supplier to arrange for energy assistance as follows: 75 of electric power for heat to a maximum of $ 150 one ton of coal propane oil and natural gas to a maximum of $75 one cord of wood to a maximum of $65 If a client has an overdue bill for its payment must arrangements be made before a voucher will be issued for additional fuel The HEAT program must have been utilized before eligibility can oc- For that matter even some of the disclaimers that currently exist You are should carry disclaimers familiar with the labels on tobacco that products warning consumers cigarette smoking may be hazardous to their health? There should be more fine print below the fine This health risk is subsiprint: dized by the US Government And why limit the application of fine print to products and services? Perhaps we could find a way to warn people about concepts and ideas Those people around the world who are just trying out their new found freedom should probably be reminded: The right of free choice means some people will and its people Each year the State of Utah receives thousands of calls from site selectors planners and executives who want more information about Utah To meet this demand the Utah and of Community Department Economic Development has comthe most piled a book answering frequently asked questions about Utah Some highlights from their 1991 issue of Utah Facts follow "Utah has an estimated population of 1 715000 according to the US Census Bureau Utah is also the 10th fastest growing state in the country and is also becoming more and more urbanized The main population of the state is in the Salt Utah ranks first in median years of schooling completed for adults 128 years It is 2nd in the nation in the number of adults who have completed four years of high school 8th in the percent of persons completing four or more years of college and has the 10th highest high school graduation rate with 806 percent of its high schoolers graduating Utah also has the highest literacy rate in the nation - 94 of 114858 its residents can read Utahns were attending the state’s 9 universities and colleges Utah has a young healthy and work force Largest vigorous employer in the state is Hill Air Force Base with 14000 civilian and Lake districts which account the state’s population ployees for 77 of Washington county in southern Utah is the fastest growing single county - now standing at 23000 up from 13000 in 1980 is Sevier County’s population estimated to be 16200 while Sanpete has 17000 Utah has the youngest median age in the USat2570 years It’s birth rate is highest in the US with 22 births for every 1000 population Average lifetime is the 4th longest in the US with 7576 years Death rate is the 2nd lowest in the US 57 deaths per 1000 population Household size is the largest in the US with about 4 people per family Educational highlights Kl(2 note that Brigham Young employees versity is 2nd - with 13500 ij Uniem- is one of 44 states that imposes an individual income tax Utah households pay slightly more in state and local taxes per household than the national average This higher rate is due to the needs of public education Utah ranks 1st in the percent of and population between ages ranks 50th in the percent of population between the ages of Utah a low cost of living and low housing costs Utah's culture emphasizes a Utahns enjoy family and community lifestyle including a low violent crime rate: 40 states have a higher crime rate than Utah (Sodo choose poorly Every banner calling for ‘Peace Now’ in big bold letters should have some smaller letters along the The cost of peace may bottom: include everything from tolerating your neighbor’s blasting stereo to strained international relationships And anyone even contemplating the possibility of falling in love should be given this simple warning: It can hurt - a lot Which is not to say that love — or peace or freedom or even televised loan sharks aren’t worth - the cost It’sjustthatweneedtobe aware that there is a cost to even the best things life has to offer ‘Equality” is equal to opportunity — and equal responsibility “Democracy” gives power to the people even when the people don’t know what they’re talking about And that sweet adorable baby you she’s love to snuggle someday going to be a teenager - But at least Perhaps there is ‘fine print’ to warn us that the teenage years can be tough for — and some youngsters parents That’s sort of the way life is There are warnings along the way gleaned from our own experience and from Scary? the experiences of others which can help us make the most of life’s But only if exciting possibilities we pay attention And if you doubt thaLwell I’m not surprised Occasional doubt is after all part Classifieds Legals Stories Advertisements Printing Orders of the price we pay for thinking Or didn’t you read the fine print? 1 |