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Show UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. July 11. 1990 - Page 3 introduces program to benefit state elderly UMA Tha Utah Medical Aaaodatian, in conjunction with ana gng gandeo, today intradund a naw program to benefit Utahe low. income aldaily by incnaiing thair acceae to health care. Tha program ia eallad "PLUS 65" and ia daaignad to aaaun that aldarty patianta can gat. tha can they need without having to their financial atatua with thrir doctor. Aa part of tha pro gram, ovar SOO Utah phyaidana hava agraad to vdunterify accept Medicare aarignment ftr patianta who qualify (far . . - dia-cu- ae low-inco- . PLUS 65. To qualify,' an applicant muat bo 65 yaara of ago or older, and muat make a yearly incoma no greater than $11,000 (for oouplaa the income figure ia $15,000). Li other word appUcanta can make . higher.1 "PLUS 65 n is really a type of program," said Brent Ru1 aa much aa 200 percent of tha federal poverty kwd and atill qualify fir tha program. ' A ample, one-paform ia all that ia required to apply ftrfha program.' Forma will be available from agendea auch aa Utah Legal Servicoe, county aging agaodae, tha Utah Medical Aaeodaticn, tha lt Utah Services Divi- -. from and aion, paitidpatinf phydr.' donaf ofllce6;.'KC':',!S 'S' Tha completed farm ia mailed to the Utah Medical Aaaodatibn, and a PLUS 65 Medical Courtow Card ii returned to qualified The patient can then prae-etho card to any phyddan in tha program and the phyddan win aenpt tha Medicare aadgned amount aa payment in fUD-- no queadana aeked. Medicare regulatione .mandate, however, that patianta retain reapnndbility forth normal 20 copayment. ,"We are proud to build upon Utah phyddanla Jong tradition of help-in- g the nsmfyi In ihe a majority of Utah doctors are already accept; win-wi- nner, UMA' spokesperson. ge . . Aging-Adu- . ing Medicare aaeignment for all thair elderly patianta," add UMA President John Nalaon, MD. "TMa program increaaee access for needy patients in that it increases the number of doctors they can choose from to get tiie care they need. "Easy access can be a matter of life and death to boom patients. If needy patients can't find a doctor who accepts Medicare assignment, the may simply frrsgo tha care they need because they are embor- rawed or perhaps too proud to adt for financial hdp. If their medical problem gets worse, they eventually show up in an emergency room where tha coat to both tiia patient and to society ends up being even NAMES High School's Ag Qub "Not only does it hdp our elderly patients who may be in financial stndta, it also helps doctors avoid .having to ddve into a persons financial status to ess if he or she needs a break on the cost of care. Most doctors would Just aa soon ovoid asking potentially embarrassing questions which can strain .tin physician-patierelationship." The Utah Medical Association will keep si Hat of all phyadans in tha etats who are participating in tha program. Once qualified fbr the program, PLUS 65 enroQees can call UMA at 7 to find a physician in thair ked ana. "Affbrdabls healtii cere is a goal beyond tha moans of may people in Utah, including the ddeily," said Mr. Ruftner. "As Medicare does not cover dl health care costa, elderly patients often incur considerable n expeneee. The Utah Medical is committed to ensuring that no person should forego needed medical care ftr finandal rea-- sc PLEASE-Thc- t alumni invited to the Alterra Reunion on August 10,11. If you can identify any of these people, please contact the Standard. nameless students, members of A1 terra in about 1933 34, are some of the -- . . t Theres a right-a- nd wrong way to cut back overgrown trees no sense to use the money that is The National Arbor Day Foundaspent on a practice that is aa being tion urges an end to tree topping in towns, cities and rural areas detrimental aa topping." In its "Dont Tbp TVeesT Bulletin, throughout America. The Foundation has prepared a the Foundation graphically describes Bulletin called "Don't Top TYeea!" the advene consequences of irre-' sponsible topping versus the positive which explains the reasons not to top trass and the proper pruning results that coma from competent principles which should be followed pruning. The Bulletin describes how oorrect as alternatives to topping. The pruning techniques can be utilized Bulletin is available free of charge. The Arbor Day Foundation is a to reduce the height of a large tree without topping. It alio shows how nonprofit education organisation dedicated to tree planting and utility companies can cany outline ' conservation. The Foundation has clearance pruning in a way that avoids topping and maintains the morn than 900,000 members and natural fern of the tree at decreased supporters. costs. The Foundation sponsors the TVee The Bulletin also describes how City USA community forestry remove tree branches to to properly the to wants and programs improve quality of ties cars in towns and maintain trees health, appearance PLAY BALL-T- he boys baseball program will run even better, and safety. cities throughout tha nation. this donation with from IGA of $420. Carl Foote, manager of die "Sometimes use "Wo need to and tha senseless pseudo experts " different terms for the Roosevelt IGA store this check to Brad Hancock. The John of presented trass malpractice brutaUsing by topping;" of topping. These include stubbing, Roeenow, the Foundations executive money was raised at an IGA Kids Day in May. stubbing-off- , director, said. "Nationally, all too few heading, heading-bacdehorning, individuals and communities are hatracking topping-off- , properly caring for trees. It makes and lopping," Roeenow said. "No matter what you call it, tree topping is mutilation. It should be stopped." CANCER To obtain your free copy of this fully illustrated Bulletin, write Dont Continued from page 1 "Top Trees!, The National Arbor Day ' Indian dtisans, and our State." Foundation, Nebraska City, NE bwnw.-A:i,TbMte,tei,hte'Uiiirk'hae die from it in 1990.'"- - 'md fvfl8410?r"rJ .rtotfi'j-'fbeen in the area of economic Risk factors increase fbr women development. Mr. FowUee has who hava a personal or family formulated economic feasibility history of breast cancer, who have studies, badness plans, marketing never had children, or have their 19 June capiteHsation and merger .first child after age 80. Breast strategist - mechanisms to assist tribes and cancer ie most common in woman individuals. over age 50, but has also been VALLEY Fowleas earned a Juris Doctorate detected in younger women. ' from Brigham Young Universitys "PG" Breast cancer is thought to WHERE GO& GARDENS BEGIN FMWmI Utah J. Reuben Clark School of Law in develop in stages. Cancers detected 7:30 & 9:35 1977. . ALL BEDDING PLANTE in the earliest stage can be treated, Ho leaves Ms position as Vies In call packs allowing a 93 survival rate. The ftuddsnt of Indian Affiliates, best defense against breast cancer 69$ $6.95 Incorporated of Own, Utah to accept is monthly breast self examination, pads aflat tbs position. Tha appointment ia along with regular Save uo to 50 exami19 June sfbetivu immediately. Powleea is a nations a health physical care professionNative American, and a member of al and by women for mammograms a Double Feature the Oneida tribe. age 35 and older. SN ; nt ao5n-cant- e. . - - 855-747- nt par-tidpati- ng - low-inco- . - out-of-poc- Auo-datia- i Governor names new director of Indian affairs k, - - "i !' Governor Kanun H. Bangerter named John ' E:1 Ptarieei, Jr-a-a Director of the Utah Dividon of Indian Affairs repladng. Travis Parashonts who tendered hie resignation in April. Mr. Pwrieea has over thirteen years of experienoa in management, administration and ooneultation to private and public agendas working with American Indian mid Alaskan Natives. "John Powleaa will be a gnat asset to the State of Utah, and its Indian people, stated Governor Bangerter. "Utah ia in the pmeem of addressing important Indian related issues, and I believe John ' has the ability to work with tribal 4srs to tiie mutual benefit ofour . a . m 13-Ju- "Dick TVacy" s 13-Ju- This years UBIC Parade will be on Thursday, August 2, 1990, at 5:30 P.M. Prizes will be awarded this year for all different categories, which Will be announced Thursday evening at the Constitutional Paik. Any Oiganization, group, individual or business in the Uintah Basin is welcome to participate. to save on an assortment of useful Continue items on our BARGAIN TABLE Lots of good deals! al jxds, 3-- 4 9:10 only one show June ROSE BUSHES Healthy plants in depots each Save from $2 to $5 bet Roee feeding Sale prices good July through July 17 to limited Prices supplies on hand. All sales final. Cash and carry. No returns. We reserve the right to correct printed errors. 1 1 13-Ju- ly 19 "Robocop II" "R" 7:30 One Show Only L t$ffwty's Name of Contact Person High Valley Notes come Address Wowl We really had a lot of folks by to visit and pick up the bargains from our last sale. So now comes the sequel. It includes some of the good specials from the last one besides some interesting additions. It may look like the sequel is smaller, but ifs actually bigger! You want to know why I say that? Ill tell you. If you can find a copy of last week's ad and bring it in, we'll give you the sale price on any item on that ad if it's still available. Now isn't that better than some other sequels youve known Phone Explanation of Entry, for MC Announcer about? (Deadline fbr Entry, July 23, 1990) "R" Ft tall, Reg. $49.95 $7.49 ... with Alan Alda $35.95 Juethlmeloeaveonyour i "Betsy's Wedding" Nice trees. Only tour left plants ORTHO SYSTEMIC ROSE & FLOWER CARE 5 b. size reg. $9.99 Entry Form bushes TREES $4. . Nice AUSTRIAN PINE BLEEDING HEARTS Rleg. $6.95, Plant Now for spring beauty Truly Hardy re$6.95 dwarf Bridal Wreath, . Sponsor "G" 7:30 only one show SNOW MOUND SPIREA . ly "JETSONS the Movie" (The Sequel) i Send entries to: Jill Jensen 756 East 400 North (108-1- ) ; Roosevelt, Utah 84066 Not SUPER SUMMER SALE II! UBIG Parade Entry r ly j Hey, we're enjoying the good times with you and our other friends this season, forty years from our beginning. Come in again real soon. ' e iwo Ed Rowley "Bird on a Wire" "FG-13- " & "Back to the Future III" "PG" ; Opens 8:13, Starts at dusk Fri. - Sat Only |