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Show UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. WHOOPS driver of this pickup truck lost control as he was turning from Highway 40 onto 800 South by the Roosevelt Cemetery. The truck jumped the curb, plowed over the Welcome to Roosevelt sign (seen in the background) and stopped in the cemetery. The driver. Chad A. Hill. 28. was arrested at the scene for DUI and booked into the Duchesne County jail He was uninjured. His children, ages 2, 5 and 7, were taken by ambulance to the Uintah Basin Medical Center as a precautionary measure. Dorothy Strickland of North Myton Bench didaT know she and thousands of women like her are a targets for fraudulent homeliness schemes, until she lost 839.90. Money she simply eouldnt afford to loose and ia fighting to get back. Strickland says shs needs to Tbe make a little money and help out with household finances, but aha is also the primary caretaker ofher 10 son. Tha coot of childcare year-olwould take a big bit out ofher paycheck, so Strickland decided she would bo moot successful working d at Free brochure will aid those with osteoporosis Osteoporosis ia a serious health problem in the United States. It affects mors than 25 million people, causing more than 1.5 million fractures of the back, wrists and hips each year. Eighty percent of those affected are women. Osteoporosis is an arthritis-relate- d disease that causes bones to lost mass and becoma brittle. It leads to painful fractures and often loss of height and rounded shoulders. The word osteoporosis literally means bone (osteo) that ia filled with holes or porous (porosis). Individuals often ao not notice symptoms of osteoporosis until a loss in height or a broken bone occurs. However, doctors are able to determine if you have osteoporosis or arc at risk for it. One test s doctor might uss to determine your risk factor is a bona density test. This test is quick, painless and inexpensive. Your doctor may conduct laboratory tests to help rule out second-ar- y Tho to kaya preventing oeteoporoaia are building strong bones and preventing bone loos. Increasing calcium intake, exercising regularly, avoiding alcohol and cigarettes, aa well as taking estrogen supplements for women are all helpful in preventing the disease. Many ofthe prevention methods for osteoporosis art also useful in treating it. The FDA has approved drugs used for treating and preventing osteoporosis. Your doctor can work with you to determine tha best treatment for your condition. "New methods are continually being developed to detect and treat osteoporosis. Doctors are tha best guide to finding tho right treatment," said Lisa Fall, UtahIdaho ef factore contributing osteoporosis. Chapter President. To request a copy of the brochure Osteoporosis, contact tho Arthritis Foundation UtahIdaho Chapter at or outside ofSalt Lake 0 3. Man arrested in Vernal in driveway sealant scam homo. When a classified advertisement announcing, "Homo Mailera Neededpromising weekly earnings of 8635 caught her eye Strickland became prime bait for the scam artists who prey on the very culture Utahns hold dear. Strickland called Consumer Services out of Winchester, Massachusetts. Shs was told to record her name address and sip coda. There was "no obligation" and she could expect her package in a few days. When a customer representative called later Strickland learned that home-base- fair." she said. Kim Moms, communications director for the Utah Department of Commerce says, "We think newspapers shouldnY be running those adds anyway, most are bogus. Moet run a little disclaimer, but if someone wanted to push it, would it realty protect them anyway? We prefer that newspapers say, these are our people and we want to protect our 30-da- y suboenbers." Morris says consumers need to call the Utah Division of Corporations and check out businesses and make sure they are registered in Utah before sending money for semcea But, the mam thing to remember is. "Making money is not easy. If someone can earn 85000 a week stuffing envelopes we would all be doing it" Aa they leave work each day, moat Amaricana don't know what will fill their dinner plates that evening. Ifyou count yourself among them, you could take the advice of Gloria Bradley of Naperville, 111, tho winner of the 1999 National Beef Cook-OfShe's found that new beef products can be used to Croats a delicious meal that can be easily prepared and on tha table in minutes. Research conducted by Restau- money. "Anytime you ha ve to send money to be employed - that's a red flag," Morris explained, adding that there are legitimate businesses who will provide materials and equipment to your homo and will pay on a basis. f. fully-cooke- d, heat-and-oer- vo rants and Institutions magasine shows that 70 percent of consumer say they deride what to eat for dinner after 4 JO p.m. of that same day. Through programs like the National M heat-and-scr- p. dinners or special occasions, says Brent Tanner, Executive Director of the Utah Beef Council. The quick and easy recipe impressed tha judges, who said it offered a unique Mend of da van and had family appeal, aa well. Winning in the ground beef cat- ff f Box 3881, Englewood, CO, 80155. oponRSS Zffhe tuce. Sixteen finalists competed in tsro categories, eight each in Mroood Beef and "Prepared Beef Recipes had to be prepared in 30 minutes or less and contain no more than six ingredients. Tho winning recipes, "Fiesta Roast Beef with Tropical Fruit Relish" and "Caesar Salad Beef Burgers with Garlic Oostiai were judged against each other and then one was selected aa "Best of Beef". Each category winner received 810,000 with an additional awarded for tho 830,000 grand-pris- e "Best of Beef "With ground beef or a new prepared beef product, consumers can enjoy anything from simple tacos to d beef pot roast with a minimal effort in a matter of minutes," adds Tanner. "Tho National Beef Cook-Of- f ia a great opportunity for beef producers to highlight tho convenience and groat taste of their product and how it continues to fit into tho lives of today's con gm Week Service, -- Quality A Fair I blue r t cial outlay. One classic example is Apple Computers Scam onsets seek those who are the most vulnerable, such as women with small children who want to stay at home ar.d watch their children grow. Morns says adding. "They prey on the very culture we in Utah thrive on " Program to offer help with heating bills A cold winter can be a hardship for some Utah families not only in trying to keep warm but paying for the higher heating b.lla. The Utah Division of Community Development's HEAT program isoncragainavailabletehelp Starting Monday, Nov 1, HEAT, or Home Energy Assistance Target, will accept applications from eligible elderly or disabled residents who need help paying their home heating Mils during the upcoming winter OnNow. 15, any qualifying low income household may apply for assistance. Applicants must have some fom of identification. Social Security cards for all persons age 16 and over in the household, a copy of the moot recent bill from each utibty supplier or a printout from the utility companies showing the home's energy costs for the coldest months, and proof of household income. HEAT IS a federally funded program administered in Utah by the Division of Community Development. HEAT ass.sts households in paying winter heating hills by e making payment directly to the utility eons pany The amount of the payment is based on a household's income and energy use. Households with elderly or disabled residents or with children age s.x and under may qualify for additional assistance. To apply for HEAT assistance, residents may contact the agency listed for their county of residence: one-tim- sumers. The 16 finalist recipes are showcased in a new "National Beef Cook-O1999 Prist Winning Reapes" brochure. To receive a free copy of the brochure, please call write: Prise Winning Recipes 99, ANCW, PO Box 3861, Englewood, CO 60155 or visit www.beeforf The next National will take place in Beef Cook-Of2001 in Tucson, Aria. For rules, visit www.beef.cro or write to: National Beef Cook-Of- f Rules, Dept. 01. PO egory was "Caesar Salad Beef Burgers on Garlic Crostini," created by Jason Boulanger of Willis ton, Vermont This recipe takes the popularity of the burger and combines it with new trends in cooking. Ho grilled beef patties, topped them with fresh Parmesan cheese and served them on garlic- seasoned toast with remain let- d -- piece-by-pie- wee knight pjgg 9 low-inco- Morris warns that there are "Zillions of different angles out there," to catch the unsuspecting, who can least afford to loss their Duchesne County beef producers help identify Best of Beef Beef Cook-Of- f Duchesne County beef producers ar promoting new convenient beef products and enis completed and done to your satisfVernal area residents who recouraging new and innovative usee for old favorite like ground beef. ported that they had paid a man for action," ho cautioned. He also recontract work, then never aaw the minds residents to ask if the indiTheir investments of 81 on oach man again, should get some justice. vidual has a business license and to beef animal they cell ia helping conOn Wednesday, Oct. 27, Clayton request to see it. The sheriff says sumers find easy answers to the Darnels Wilhf aiiesied'by-Ihatk- h that rfyou inspect anyone who may I last minesw question, fWhat'a dor TMifttf Sheriff! UrfutSes "bo eommittinf fraudulent acta to ' dihnerT and charged with two counts oftheft contact hit Bradley, who waa awarded "Best of Beef at the 23rd National Beef by deception, two counts of doing Cook-Of- f. business without a business license, created "Fiesta Roast Beef and giving a false name to a police with Tropical FYuit Relish." A panel officer. of leading food professionals chose Willis and a group of other men her recipe for its groat taste and bad allegedly approached several OBSERVE simplicity. She won 840,000 and Vernal residents claiming that they tha title "Best of Beef." In her land-styl- e would seal their driveways for a recipe, orangeiuico and MINING SIGNS. fraction of the cost of a commercial peel, spicy brown mustara, hot pepcompany. Victims would pay Willis, per sauce, green bell pepper and who promised to return shortly, and tropical fruit salad era combined then vanished. into a fruit relish to oervo with a The Uintah County Sheriffs De- roasted beef tri-tireceived a call from a "Americans love beef and this Birtment emplovee when Willis reaps is perfect for quick family allegedly attempted to pass a check. When deputies arrived, Willis told them ha was cashing the check in order to pick up supplies to finish the job. However, Willis had taken over! 200 from an elderly couple on the day before with a promise that I you law chest pain lasting two he would be back in 20 minutes and never returned. mites or mon, see idxlx Uintah County Sheriff Rick Hawkins reminds the public to ask American Heart lions when someone comes to door attempting to sell them Association something. "Never pay anyone until the job S tha "package" would cost 839 90, which she promptly paid thinking it was a small sacrifice to get started, and they promised a money back warranty if unsatisfied with their service She sent off the money and waited. It took nearly a month for the package to arrive. Strickland opened it eagerly, but what she found inside nearly mads her cry. It was a package of information that lead to business leads, possible home-base- d all which required peyment to receive, mixed ia with testimonials of people who were successfully working at home. "When you have no money to pare it's ridiculous. It sounded so promising to address stuff at home," Strickland expressed. Fortunately, Strickland knew he had been scammed. She quickly called tha Better Business Bureau located in Boston, Massachusetts, who told her that Consumer Services had"an unsatisfactory record." They had been in business three years, and customers had difficulty collecting refunds. Strickland knew he waa sunk, but didnK want others to get caught in the same trap. "I dont want them ripping off people here in Roosevelt That's not 1990- - Admittedly there hove been busimany successful ness started by individuals, says Mums, adding that they take planning. a lot of work, and some finan- Scams in classifieds prey on women with small children By C fury I iitcham Number 9. Daggett, Duchesne, Uintah; Uintah Basin Association of Governments. 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