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Show I t t i I Pace 4 - January 30. 1996 Uintah Basin Standard Cownm'P . vetfps TUESDAY, January 30. Town Meeting, USU Education Center, Roosevelt, p.m, WEDNESDAY, January 31 Basketball Boys and Girls, Uintah at Union THURSDAY, February 1 Boys' Hoop, Duchesne at Altamont High School FRIDAY, February 2 Boys' Basketball, Rich atTabiona High School Girls and Boys' Hoop, Lehi at Union SATURDAY, February 3 CookTruelock reception, Cedar City SUNDAY, February 4 Nicole Jenson farewell, Moon Lake Chapel 1 1 a.m. MONDAY, February 5 Cancer Screening, Duchesne, 9:30 a.m.to1:30 p.m., UBPH WEDDING PLANS-Ke3 to be married. TEMPLE MARRIAGE-Kristi- ne Peel and B. Daniel Ames will be married Feb. 3 in the Denver Temple. PeelAmes salespersons claiming to represent the American Aaaodatian of Retired Pereons (AARP). reports Dr. Kenneth B. Creer of Springvail, AARP Utah State Director and chief volunteer in the atate. It haa been reported that the oliritors, who claim to be representatives of AARP, have been contacting older persons in Salt Lake City to discuss investing in mutual funds, estate planning, probate, etc. States Economy to remain strong through 1996 remain strong through 1996, although job growth may slow a little, according to state review projections and a year-en- d released recently. This year, the state ranked as one of the fastest growing in the ration, adding 47,400 new jobs. said Lecia Parks Langston, economist at the Utah Department of Employment Security. In fact, Utahs growth rate measured two to three times greater than national fipires during much of 1995, she For many of Utahs workers, 1995 was the best of labor market times. Unemployment was low. Jobs were plentiful. Wages finally seemed to be rising, she said. Unemployment i from 3.7 percent in 1994 to 3.6 Utah's lowest percent in 1995 i less rate in nearly four decades., iroughout the year, the state also consistently maintained one ' of the lowest unemployment rates in the nation, registering roughly two paints below the UJL average. But there was a downside. As population slowed ana jobs continued to grow, many firms found it difficult to attract workers, Langston said. were particularly acute in Salt Xake, Summit, Utah and Washington counties. While the only mqjor sector to lose jabs was mining, where dropped by ,200 employment positions, Langston said growth was down from 1994 at 6.2 percent to 5.5 percent this year. Jab growth for 1996 was projected at about 4.7 percent, still above the states long-terof 3.5 percent m Area farms & ranches wanted for "Century" designation not offer doee AARP investments or any other products telephone solicitation,' states Dr. Creer, and wa have no sales force of any kind who call on members in their homes. Dr. Creer suggests that anyone contacted by solicitors, either or by phone who claim to represent AARP, should contact ah Attorney ( or their local law enforcement agency. AARP members receiving about individual! information poring aa representatives of AARP should send it to the regional AARP office in Dallas: AARP Southwest Region, 8144 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 700-L39, Dallas, Texas, 75231, or call the fay door-to-do- or f. I CookTruelock tr Alice and Jay Brown and Michael and Brenda Cook announce the marrilege of their daughter Kelly to Joel Truelock eon of Jackie and Robert Bracy and the late Bill Truelock Saturday, February 3, 1996 in the Cedar (Sty Presbyterian Church. A reception will be held immediately following the ceremony at the Cedar City Elks Club, 111 East 200 North, Cedar City, Utah. B office collect: (214) 265-406- 0. Money available for home improvement grants Moet homeowners are unaware that regardless of their income there are Federal, state and local that programs will help them repair and remodel their homes. Government at all levels that neighborhoods are lizes the basis of life in our country. When a neighborhood deteriorates, many . . and of solicitors beware Kristine Peel and B. Daniel Ames have chosen to be married Feb. 3 in the Denver Temple. The bride is the daughter of Roger Peel and Marene Peel of Littleton Colorado. The groom is the son of Bert and Charlotte Ames of Roosevelt, Utah. Daniel is a graduate of Union High School and Utah State ity. He is currently employed by United Airlines. The couple will main their home in Anaheim California. Utahs economy is expected to should consumera Older Cook and Joel Truelock have chosen Feb. lly . thinge both happen physically ana socially. When the name looks shabby, a neighborhood seems more attractive to crime and criminals. An area in decline is like a spreading cancer. As homes become shabby looking and in need of maintenance, the residents lose their desire to keep up the Streets become neighborhood. receptacles for trash, schools lower their standards and very quickly the Belling price of homes in the area drops accelerates sharply. the cycle & loans doorways. Since it is important that the work be dona properly, tbs book includes a section describing the rough cost of the cost of many jobs as well aa advice on picking a contractor, negotiating a contract, and insuring that the work ie done properly ana for a fair price. And to help you communicate with your contractor, lawyer and .lender,' the , book:- - includes i a mull sU aaeiq juw dictionary of terms used by these Shelbie Morgan Justice willI professionals. celebrate her fust birthday Januoy 31, 1996. She is the daughter of Justicc- RusseU d Arthritis foundations names chairpeople in Duchesne Duchesne County Eight been appointed of residents have of This ion. In order to keep and maintain the 1996 chairpersons Campaign to benefit Door-to-Do- or titti iji... Trace Earl Thacker will celebrated his first birthday January 2, 1996. He is the son of Christy and Ricky Thacker. t Preparing tax returns? Dont forget about this tax. credit the Utah tha nations housing and Hundreds, maybe thousands of Lown, consumer economist in the Chapter. The Chairpersons are Utah fhmiliee an missing out on USU College of Family life. neighborhoods, government at all Rose Anna Bench, Duchesne; Mrs. Married but filing separately is Utah farmers and ranchers can chairman of each county Century level have programs to give Shi ranna Davis, Myton: Jerry federal tax credits that they homeowners money (that doee not Edwards, Cedarview; Barbara imply ate not aware an the only statue that does not now make application to have Farm and Ranch Committee, who Tha program ie called quality, she says. i their agricultural operation can provide them with application have to be repaid) for repairs or to Ashcraft, Neola; Amy Bagley, available.Income Lown says part of tha problem Tax Credit (EIC). Earned lend them money at below market Tobiona; Katherlee Lefier, Hanr designated a Century Farm or forms and assistance in making levels or at no interest. In many Beth Tha tax savings are substantial. with earned income tax credits is Ranch, said the chairman of the their application. Gardner, Altamont; and A and will either Karma areas fondly meeting the basic that they are Utah Century Farm and Ranch companies utility Roosevelt. Aaay, Wallentine add those who are do can earn up to difficult to understand. You can free work conaeroation requirements Committee. energy Foundation Local Arthritis awarded Century Form and Ranch get help at tha IRS office, your or at low coat and in other placet volunteers are calling on their (2,094. If additional requirements O. Booth Wallen tine. Chairman, will receive designation for local County Cooperative a are will lend homeowners money at no met, family quality may to raise says county committees have been handsome highway sign for money help Extension office and most Social the contractor of neighbors interest to up to (3.110. appointed and are now busily in front of their property, display and a their choicepayfor the necessary dunng the annual Dr. Lis to the Gorham, Security offices. There is sIbo a According from to accepting applications g certificate work. In addition there are tax Campaign, a statewide effort e resource specialist in tha number you can call: fondly states farmers and ranchers for noting the accomplishment for arthritis funds raise programs The incentives to Utah State University College of a : Or, the coveted Century Farm and mementoes will be promote efficient and research. c presented energy use. Life, the Earned Income hae a recorded Family Ranch designation. He said with in dollar the ws raise message Every during county centennial These programs art not next few weeks ie important," said Tax Credit ie available to any' specifically on EIC. Volunteer this year being the states celebrations this and in year, to restricted and people, Foundation Chair George household with children that has a Income True Assistance (VITA) ie centennial, many forms special ceremonies euh year slum areas or urban Arthritis The fondly income of (24,396 or lees. also available at many locations ranches throughout Utah are hereafter. Denton. programs Additionally, a special Households without children who now through April 15. Owners of ringle neighborhoods. receive for and to arthritis with expected apply help people will honor all designees ceremony earn If you think you may have (9,230 or lees ate eligible for or are dwellings this honor. with uss pain and reduce at the Utah State Fair in eligible. While the grants do not Utah has been the backbone of of disability. Funds from tax credit of up to $314. Families qualified over the poet three years chances ptember. have to be repaid, moot of the this years campaign win help ui in this income range are also you can still file an amended our states economy from the We wholeheartedly loans offer low or eligible for tax credits for health return to receive the money you long build better programs statewide. moment the pioneers first set allI formers and ranchersencourage to take tonne and low in payments. It is because of generous insurance premiums paid for their may have missed out on. If you sight on the Salt Lake Valley advantage of this tremendous Bone of the other home donations that researchers have children mid another credit for a filed a return for those years, you 1847, and has continued to (day a opportunity to highlight the improvements covered under these made great strides in discovering child bom in 1995 and a credit for can now file s 1040X amended vital role in the social and contribution of agriculture to the return and attach an EIC form. If are: attic and wall treatments and potential cures. two or man children. economic fabric of the state, Wallentine said. "The programs state, did not file for those years now windows, Much of tha pain and dieabili According to the Utah Internal "Across insulation, this state, Wallentine said. Farm and Ranch Revenue Service, last year 75,000 outerwall riding, security doors, can be prevented or delayed wi you didnt owe federal f.om the north to the south, from Century is an outstanding way and Utah families filed for this credit income tax, there ie no penalty for window guards, locks, the east to west, farms and designation diagnosis. to acknowledge our agricultural sidewalks and early Aside from raising fiinds for and received a total of about (70 filing a late return to obtain EIC. ranches have dotted the past, while preparing a legacy for bathrooms and masonry work, million. Most of the forma you need for itchene,el research, a major function of tha countryside, playing an important our future." and plumbing, new roan, gutters, Nationally than an about 14 EIC are available at your local ie to role in their communities, and campaign and downspouts. office or library. g now we want to honor these inform the people of Duchesne million households with children but usually only about 12 poet Consumer Education Research Lown says there is also a contributors to the the Arthritis Foundation ie eligible, that file. Center, a national available for information about million actuallythen So, this may program that allows you to get Wipe 50 points off heritage of Utah." mean that arc several consumer group formed in 1969, Wallentine said formers and of the money you think you arthritis. thousand families in Utah that part hae just published the 208 on information additional For ranchers who own operetta that driving quality for in 1995 in might on this out miss 1994 edition of Consumers have been in the hands of the advance by filing form W-- 5 with The Utah Safety Council is Guide to Home Repair Grants and arthritis and tha Chapters not by filing. money Arthritis contact tha same family for 100 yean or more, iriveariv The credit ie available to single XPur employer. Your employer can Subridized Loans ((16.96 plus $3 programs, Utah at 3 Foundation, and who own a minimum of five Chapter ii CERC 1980 from people GRANTS, parents, ringle or married foster then, add the expected return to or toll free at acres of the original property The close will be held on p&h paycheck. Ave, Maplewood, NJ parents or anyone alee who hae a Springfield Forma and publications an today, are eligible for the award. Saturday, February 8, from 8 a.m. 07040 or child leas that 19 years which lists dependent !Ie said they should contact their to 5 p.m., at the city Library, rid living with them. The age limit available by calling 1 over 7,000 sources of loan and The publication for this The eight-hoto 25 if the dependent course teaches increases county extension agent, who is the programs offered by child is a fbll time student A program is 596 "Earned Income how to recognize and react to Frant state and local different hazards including: bad government utility companies and permanently disabled child of any Credit The form you will need is r weather, traffic, sharing offered age also qualifies, says Dr. Jean called "schedule EIC. others; typical programs the road with other cars, cyclists and the how to quality. Farm and pedestrians. letters for inquiries to these loan Drivers who successful!) and grant sources ore included aa well as detailed instructions on complete the course receive a reduction from their Utah determining your driving record, once during a three ratio for eligibility. Robert L. Berko, executive year period. Individuals 55 years You Can Place An Ad This Size In 3 Newspapers for of and older, "Some director of telle Arthritis Foundation, " s' under-publicize- V d 'V Door-to-Do- or suitable-for-framin- toll-fre- -t-ax-1040. low-inco- f-- multi-fomi- ly Door-to-Do- long-lastin- non-prof- record your it large-pag- e, 486-499- ur rush-hou- 50-poi- nt debt-to-inco- may quality age insurance discounts after UINTAH BASIN STANDARD completing the course. Registration is 120 per person, or $7 for those age 55 and over that are desiring a reduction in their insurance rates. To register, or for additional information, please contact the Utah Safety Council at 2 or ext 305. 262-548- CERC, us, programs have no income ceiling and others allow income of as much aa (50,000 per year or mare. There an even programs for which tenants are eligible and many allows loans to poor credit risks. 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