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Show T I UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. ents? American Legion and Auxiliary News A Field Service Officer from of Foreign Wars, the veteran Department Service Office, in Salt Lake City, will be in our area to assist you in understanding and applying for rightful VA benefits, service-connecte- preparing and documenting plications for compensation, pen- -' sion, hospitalization, education and other benefits. This is a free service and veterans need not be members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars to qualify for assistance. The VFW Field Service Officer will be working out of the Roosevelt Job Service Center from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on December 16. 1987. Questions and Answers from the Veteran's Administration: received a Certificate of Eligibility for a VA home loan guarantee several years ago but never had the opportunity to use it. Have my benefits expired? A. Loan Guaranty entitlement is not subject to an expiration date. Q. Can I get a release of liability if assumes my a Q. I d SBA office. Q. Can a veteran get a loan to purchase a condominium unit? A. Yes, provided the unit is located in a condominium complex approved by VA. d Q. I am a veteran with non-veter- home loan? A. Anyone may assume your loan. If the buyer meets with Veterans Administration approval, you may be released from liability. Q. May I use my VA home loan benefit to purchase a house for my service-connecte- disability rated at 30 son? Is there an additional allowance payable for my depend- - Snoring risky? over three years, 149 developed coronary artery disease and 42 had strokes, reports the Journal After results were adjusted for aged and percent. other differences, habitual and frequent snorers were found to be 2.08 times more likely than to develop either coronary artery disease or stroke. Their risk for coronary artery disease alone was 1.71 times that at snore may have a higher risk of coronary artery disease or stroke, says a report in the Journal of the American Men who non-snore- Medical Association. Of the 4,888 men (40 to 69 years old) studied s. Ballots to be cast annual Christmas dinner and bazaar at the Legion hall December 9. Dinner will be served from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm. The public is invited to come and shop for Page PUBLISHES BOOK-Na- ncy Gauld has recently had a book of poetry, illustrated by her daughter, published by a publishing Lott company. publisher last year about publishing a novel, he expressed an interest in seeing her poetry. Out of that conversation and with the encouragement and support of family and friends, the book became a reality. Art work for the small volume of poetry was done by Nancy's oldest daughter, Dannine Killpack Nash, and depicts scenes which have special significance to the family. Nancy, her husband Jack, and their two youngest sons, plan to visit her family over the Christmas holidays. While here she is looking forward to meeting friends and perhaps autographing copies of her Nancy Lott Gauld, a former aru resident, has recently published a book of poetry, soon to be available in local bookstores. Nancy, the daughter of Charles and Beta Lott, of Duchesne, is a graduate of Duchesne High School and Brigham Young University. Although she has lived in Missouri for many years, she uys her roots are still in the Uintah Basin. Her book, entitled, Pickled Carrots and Corned Beer, is a look back at many of her childhood memories, and wu compiled as a tribute to her family. Nancy uys she didn't originally intend to publish the poems, but while talking with a book. Christmas. Veteran's Honor Role includes: Glenn Samuel Jenkins, Veteran Korean Conflict, US Army 1928 For Each Domestic Propane Fill, With 50 Or More In Your Tank Or Ours -- 1987. Ronald C. Ron Phillips, Veteran Korean Conflict, US Army 1917 1987. William Edgar Jensen, Veteran World War II, US Army, Legion Member Post 124, 1922 - 1987. -- Masons visitation LCL Oil A very pleasant evening was spent at Bottle Hollow Resort November 28 as members of Kings Peak Chapter f9 Royal Arch Masons and their wives gathered to receive the Grand High Priest of Utah, Richard Simons of Salt Lake Co. Will Give You A Certificate Good For Either A FREE Oil Change Orj 8 Off Per Gallon On Your Next Tank City and Associate Grand Officers as they paid their annual informal visit to Kings Peak Chapter. A choice buffet supper was enjoyed while introductions and acknowledgements were made by High Priest Simons and King William Norton of Kings Peak Chapter. Of Gas At LCL "66" Or LCL South Minimum Tank Size 250 Gal terms. The nominees for the 1987 Agriculture Stabilization Conservation Service County Committee elections are Alton, Clinton and Lee Moon also Owen Van Tassell. A county committee member serves a three year term and may serve up to three consecutive We encourage all producers to cast their ballots and be sure to read and follow the instructions carefully. They will be mailed out November 27 and must be returned to the ASCE Office or post marked by December 7. self-mail- Dreaming helps us If your dreams are more like than commercials, you may get leu depressed during a crisis, a study shows. People who have long dreams with clear story lines cope better than people who have brief dreams with skimpy plots, says ' psychologist Rosalind Cartwright Lukes of Medical Center in Chicago. Cartwright reported preliminary results from her study of 141 men and women at a meeting in New York sponsored by the American Medical Association. Her subjects are all recently divorced; about half are depressed. Those who aren't depressed work out may problems in elaborate dreams, she uys. It's as though this system goes into high gear when there's a problem, she uys. Thou who are depressed not only have shorter, less developed dreams, they also dream more about the put than the And helpleuneu is a present. movies Holiday Tips - Steve Bilbao, USU extension safety specialist When you say to yourself, I think this string of lights will make it through one more Christmas, it's time to throw it out y Steve . Bilbao. A normally safe fireplace can become a fire hazard during the holidays, according to Steve Bilbao, USU extension safety specialist Be careful when you put stockings The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that each year 3,500 individuals will be treated in hospital emergency rooms for injuries associated with holiday decorations. When shopping for toys, look for on safety labels such as painted toys and flame resistant" on fabric products, says Steve Bilbao, USU extension safety specialist He says to also check for age recommendations to insure both interest level and safety of non-toxi- use. According to Steve Bilbao, USU extension safety specialist oine traditional holiday plants can be He says poinsettia poisonous. leaves and flowers can be irritating to the mouth and stomach and cause vomiting and nausea. Mistletoe and holly berries may be poisonous if more than a few are swallowed. Bilbao says to keep these decorations out of the reach of small children and pets. Don't overload your extension cords. Putting more than three sets of Christmas lights on one extension cord may cause it to overheat and start a fire, says HEALTH and wreaths on the fireplace mantel that they are far enough away from Also, avoid possible sparks. burning Christmas package wrappings in the fireplace because they may flare up and send out extra sparks. According to Steve Bilbao, USU extension safety specialist, dry Christmas trees are one of the biggest causes of Christmas disasters. He says when shopping for a fresh green tree, bounce it up and down on the pavement a couple times. If very many needles fall off, tiie tree is already too dry to be safe in your home. Holidays. ..Traval... Parties.. .Calabr-ating.- .. Eating.. .Staying up lata. When all the fun and excitement of the holidays hits, we very often forget to take care of ourselves with good eating habits and proper rest. Who pays? Oh, sure, you say, but the holiday not season comes only once a year-wh- y cold in and the out caution really throw live it up? We can take off a few extra we can pounds later; and sleep-sle- ep if asked But your you always make upl body, this is what it would tell you: of any or work to down me hard, slow makes kind, much like a truck 'gearing down' to climb a hill. When my systems slow down, you become sleepy, so I can work twice as hard to process all that 'stuff' into the appropriate forms. If you don't get proper rest, that extra work really does a number on mel I stay in an emergency mode until you get back to normal. You'll and up feeling sluggish long after the reveling has "Over-eatin- g, over-indulgen- ' See Driver Or Call 722-517- 1 For Details z LCL Cartwright uys. Cartwright uys she'll continue research to find out if people can learn to drum more effectively and cope better with problems. 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My spouse is retired from the armed forces and rated 100 percent by the Veterans Adminstration for disabilities, do I have the option of choosing (CHAMPUS) or Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Veterans Administration (CHAMPVA) coverage? A. No. If your spouse retired from the armed forces you must spply for CHAMPUS. Q. I am s veteran and would like to start a small business. How can I obtain a Veterns Admistration small business loan? A. The VA does not have a small business loan program. The Small Business Administration (SBA) has programs to assist veterans in obtaining small business loans. In each SBA field office there is a veterans' affairs officer to assist veterans. Check the US Government section of the local phone book for the address of the nearest . Veterans whose service-connec- ted disability rated at 30 percent or more are entitled to additional allowances for dependents. The additional amount is determined according to the number of dependents and the degree of disability. Q. Can a veteran obtain a loan for the purchase of property in a foreign country? A. No. Real property must be located in the United States, its territories or possessions. The latter includes, puerto Rico, Guam, Virgin Islands, American Samoa and Northern Mariana Islands. The American Legion Auxiliary Post 22 of Duchesne will hold their December 2. 1987. Open 10:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. 23 West Main. Duchesne .1 : IV.: . l r i eir- tV Ti |