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Show 10A Sun Advocate Price, Utah Thursday November 7, 2002 Utah Power safety consultant outlines fall cleanup safety tips LAWRENCE Demis Candy Helen Eliza- beth Holst Simmons, age 80, passed away Nov. 4, 2002 after a Demetrio our beloved father, age 77, church functions during the 1950s and witnessed to her faith Howard of Salt Lake City; hergrandchiklren, Alice Blossom, Texas; Mark (Donna) Carroll, Washington; Sara (Jason) Lamb, I lelpcr, Paul ( Brian ne) Simmons, I jtwrence; Josh Simmons, Price; ( Ren) I ler greatest pleasure in life was her family. She always put her family's needs above her own. She had a good and giving heart, which she demonstrated through her selflessness. She will Ik remembered for he r quick and wry wit, which was always so much fun to he around. She was honest, unpretcntkms and always to the point. She loved classical music, history, an old western movie and a good mystciy. Survived by her husband of 62 years. Harold; two children, Shari Carroll, llolladay; Tim ( I )iane ) Simmons, I jiwrcnce; sis- ters. Ellen Hampton and Ruth and Pre- lOgreat-grandchildre- n. ceded in death by her parents, five brothers, two sisters and Bob Carroll. Funeral Mass will be Friday, Nov. 8, at 10 a.m. at Ascension St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, 522 N. Homestead Boulevard, Price. Friends may call one hour prior to services at the church. Interment will follow in the Lawrence Town Cemetery under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home of Price. Utah's Way the Friendly Way. Drive Jesus Demis Candelaria, COLUMBIA long illness with many complications. She was horn June 4, 1922 in Salt Like City to Louis Rasmus and Constance Huchtrup I lolst. Married Alma I larold Simmons on Sept. 27, 1940 in Salt Lake City, 'together, they raised their family in a kiving home and continued their loving relationship for 62 years. I felen was a lifelong member .of the Lutheran Church. She served as a den mother in the Cub Scouts program along with other by the example she set. son-in-la- BUNDERSON Monument Safe, mi 4m Drive Friendly. passed away Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2002, in Taylorsville while surrounded by his family. Bom Dec. 29, 1924 in Rosa, N.M, to Demetrio and Anastadta Velasquez Candelaria Married Cordelia Marquez May 29, 1950 in Lumberton, N.M. Later that year, they moved to Columbia, where he resided until the time of his death. Dad was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Honorably discharged form the U.S. Army during World War II and was also awarded the Purple Heart He retired from Carbon County Railway after 33 years of service. He was a gifted guitarist and shared his musical talents with family and friends. He enjoyed baseball and was a Little League coach for 20 years. He loved spending time with his family and friends. Survived by his children, Leonard (Edna), Taylorsville; Genie (Ralph) Herrera, Taylorsville; Demis (Carmen), West Jordan; Andy (Eva) Taylorsville; faul (Maria), East Carbon; Donald ' i ? rwi-4- n : f & :1 kt. V $ lijfi Gate, Calif.; Stevan (Diana), Kirkland, N.M.; and brother-in-laRay Gutierrez. Preceded in death by his wife, Cordie; his parents; a special sister, Josephine (Lala) Gutierrez; two sisters who passed away at an early age; and sister-in-laCelia Candelaria. Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, Nov. 9, 1 1 a.m. Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Holy Rosary will be recited Friday evening, 7 p.m., at the church in East Carbon. Family will be at the church Friday and Saturday one hour prior to w, services. Committal service, Price City Cemetery under the di- rection of Mitchell Funeral He dren and two is also survived by one sister and five brothers, Mary Jane (Tranky) Griego, Aztec, N.M.; Joe Max, Bloomfield, N.M.; Carlos, Aztec, N.M.; Rutty (Susie), Durango, Colo.; Donald (Lydia), South Home. s. the cold weather sets in," Powers said Amy Eschete, Utah public safety consultant Wie around safe electricity and take some to encourage people stay extra precautions when tackling outdoor repair and dean-u- p projects. The best way to stay safe from electrical hazards is tobe alert and aware, Eschete said. People should keep safety in mind as on top of poles and part of the task at hand. Power lines are put buried underground to help keep our customers away from danthese as possible. ger, so plan your work to stay as faraway from the offers tips: safety following The company When cleaning roofs and gutters from leaves and other debris, note where power lines connect to the house, and keep ladders, scaffolding and other equipment away.Note the location erf overhead electrical wires both while working and when moving equipment when youre installing, removing, cleaning or repairing gutters. If moving, adjusting or installing an antenna or satellite dish on a roof keep well away from electrical wires. If using electrical tools while mowing, trimming or edging, do so only in dry weather after inspecting the cords and an extension cords. Do not allow the electrical cords to lay in water. Use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFQ) available from most hardware stores. Also, be sure to wear eye and hearing protection while working with and around electrical tools. If building a fence or digging a hole for planting, call 48 hours in advance for utility locating service before digging to be sure not to hit underground power, gas, water, cable or telecommunications lines. Contacting underground electric cables can be just as dangerous as contacting overhead lines. Check for power lines in or near trees before trimming or pruning branches. Dont use pruning tools or ladders near power ity around their homes and yards before , (Kristy), Sunnyside; 13 grandchil- A ii poles. Our thanks and appreciation to the many doctors and nurses at the Huntsman Cancer Ginic, Never try to remove a branch that is tangled or tying across a at to power line. Contact the company toll-fre- e from line. removed the the branch to have power arrange If planting trees near overhead lines, choose species that grow no higher than 25 feet at maturity. university medical center, and the IHC Hospice team who care for our beloved father. Considering year end strategies to reduce 2002 federal income taxes Before becoming swept up in the approaching holiday season, Carbon County residents might want to turn attention to planning that can reduce taxable income. We know income taxes aren't a priority this time of year, noted end-of-ye- ar SHEAR JO' TOO IHateFinancialPlanning.com iBarber Night Wednesdays spokesperson Suzanne Hunstad. A recently conducted poll of the consumer oriented web sites users revealed that 51 percent of respondents never think about taxes until April The IHateFinanrialPlanning site tailors its financial tools and topics for procrastinators and in- Do you work late? And can never get a haircut Come in and see Rochelle on Wednesdays. and She works late 9:00am-8:00pyou don't need an appointment. Walk-in- s are We m 838 E 100N Price 637-89- seasonal cleanMany Carbon County residents are completing weather. ing chores in advance of winter Utah Powerencourages local residents working on home reand pairs and cleaning projects to pay attention to surroundings Jesus Candelaria Helen Simmons dividuals who resist making progress with personal finances. 46 Annual Holiday Open House If we can get the word to taxpayers that they may be able to reduce the amount they will owe Uncle Sam next spring by acting now, it may motivate them to do a few smart things before the year ends, added Hunstad. One potential tax shelter is a retirement savings plan. Pre-ta- x dollars are deposited in a 401(k) or 403(b) account at work, indicated Huastad. Opting to participate in a plan reduces current taxable income while helping people build a nest egg for retirement. ' benefits enrollment has already occurred, local residents will have to wait until next year to take advantage of the option. For Carbon County teachers, saving school supply receipts will come in handy at Income tax time. In 2002 and 2003, educators can deduct up to $250 of their classroom purchases on the In- ternal Revenue Service Form 1040. No itemizing is required. Its not a huge amount, but every little bit helps, especially on a teachers salary, pointed out Hunstad. The United States government designates a standard deduction, adjusted annually for inflation, explained Hunstad. Individual retirement accounts (IRAs) can accomplish the same goaf, but the annual contribution limits are signifi- Carbon County taxpayers should check out their personal itemized deductions to determine whether the qualified expenditures exceed the standard amount specified by the IRS. Generally, the deductions in question include: State income taxes. Personal property taxes. Home mortgage interest. . . Qualified medical and dental expenses that exceed IS percent of adjusted gross income (AGI). In addition, Carbon County taxpayers may be eligible for deductions they never knew existed, pointed out Hunstad. But local residents should be cantly less. The standard deduction is de-- aware that most of die deductions Many companies offer flexible spending accounts which signed for taxpayers who prefer only count if, when added, the allow employees to have money not to itemize deductible ex total amount equals 2 percent or deducted from paychecks for depenses or who may not have more of adjusted gross income. The deductions may indude pendent care costs and medical enough to qualify otherwise, continued the web site spokesinterest on college loans, motor expenses not covered Ity insurance. vehicle license tags and person. But Carbon County residents The standard deduction for expenses relating to charishould plan carefully because individuals for the 2002 tax year table actnrities, including stanis $4,700. .unused dollars must be forfeited dard mileage. at the end of each year, advised For married couples filing The deductions may also inHunstad. jointly the standard deduction is dude appreciation on property If the companys employee $7350. donated to charity, financial losses from casualty or theft, commissions and dosing fees on the sale of property, education " OLnnual expenses needed to maintain or improve skills, labor union dues, protective dothing re- -, quired for work and worthless stock or securities. ocot CUtists (Displaying DGmemade' In addition, it may be worth-- ! to try to pay antidpated while SteaJksl Ctafts fot DCo&day ifis and 2003 expenses to increase deductions. DCoutfy (Doot (PtUfi! For example. Carbon County Friday Saturday residents may want to consider Nov. 9 Nov. 8 making January mortgage pay10am-5p6pm-9pments in December. Tbs payments will be induded on 2002s Notre Dame School Gym 1098. 210 North 600 East, Price People may also want to consider giving year-en- d gifts to fa- -' vorite charities or prepaying state and local taxes so they can deduct next years obligations on 2002s federal income returns. For Carbon County residents & who have financial investments, it is wise to examine related tax PA--C status before year-enpointed out Hunstad. Depending on the type of out-of-poc- Oliveto Fine Gifts 4 Furnishings 48 East Main Street Price, Utah Date: November 15 & 16, 2002 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. You are cordially invited If Jn dm BtfGffir&i iismmm Annual Hobday Opm to wander in and feast your d on artistically crafted and furniture, display and accent pieces by Pulaski, fine craftsmanship of Mele Jewel Baxes and collectible displays. Free lay way and gift wrapping. Join us in a hot cup of cider, homemade tradi- tional cookies and renewing old friendships eyes hand-painte- mottoatnpmdUamt, Gfkidmad tBazaat . m Helen Sign up forthe gift drawing! ' - . O. Smith ' FrecUyfrway fy AUTUMN of Directory Sales &L Service TDr. Poitras Carter d, After Hours Clinic 4-- 8 Monday-Thursd- Fridays ay Urgent Care " Family Medicine ' General Medicine Bookdiff Medical Plus 590 E. 100 PL, Suite 6 435-413-93- E - M TIRE mm Jim & Paul 535 East Utah, Pries Brake Sanrtca 637-TIR- E MostRepaks C SIS East Mata, Plica, UT (435) 637-84- Mgnmsrt Shock & Strut TIRE KING Pugliese (8473) 637-TIR- Tires E for tracks, care, foreign cars, RVs earnings investments generate in 2002, the money may be subject to federal income taxes. Interest, dividends and shortterm capital gains -- profits on assets held for less than ayear-ar- e currently taxed as ordinary income. capital gains are currently taxed at a somewhat lower rate, depending on the length of ownership and income Long-ter- m fr lDraCKCts. Residents who have realized capital gains may want to offset an adequate IRSbilfebysc amount of losing stocks to elimi-nate die taxes owed. Financial professionals cah assist residents with making the decisions bared cm spetifiemdi-vidu- al circumstances, concluded Hunstad. i ( |