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Show i May 29, The Summit Coont? Bee Ihge2B Balance Risk and Reward through Diversification (NAPS) One of the chief idling points of investing in mutual funds is the ability to simply and easily diversify investment holdings to achieve a better balance between risk and reward. A look at the prospectuses of a typical multisector ; stock mutual fund reveals broad holdings of companies representing the landscape of businesses and markets. , early, the managers of these mutual funds recognize the benefits of portfolio diversification. While investing in one, two or even three industry sectors might expose the fond to wide swings in performance, a more diversified portfolio offers more stable, more predictable results over the long term. The same thinking drives some companies to pursue more diversification in the businesses they own and the markets they serve. Unlike the conglomerates of the 1960s, today's diversified companies are characterized by a common thread feat runs throughout their business holdings. An example of this modern, diversified company is Ingeraoll-RanCompany, a manufacturer of equipment and components for a variety of industrial and commercial markets. The companys 1997 sales of $7.1 billion derived from a portfolio of worldwide businesses feat feature an enviable, roster of leading industrial and commercial brands, positioned number one or two in their markets, such as Schlage (locks), Harrington (bearings), Bobcat (light construction equipment), Oub Car (golf cars) and Thermo King (tranv port temperature --control equipdr ' u ment); The companys diversity has paid off in its financial performance, hav-in- g . realized d OF DIFFERENCE .... '. . - researchers are a pioneering force in genetics and gene therapy. Speeding treatments and cures for neuromuscular disorders, their many advances have also enhanced therapy prospects for heart disease, cancer, arthritis, Alzheimefs. Parkinson's, AIDS and cystic fibrosis. Giving to MDA makes a world of difference. MDA MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION (800) 572-171- 7 May is MAYTAG Month! d, 07882-998- 8. average' compound annual growth in earnings exceeding 20 percent over fee last four years. Ingersoll-Ran- this positive momentum, having set a target to achieve 12 to IS percent average compound growth in annual earnings through the year 2000. Investment pros generally agree that diversification is a sound strategy for most individual investors to employ white pursuing their finan- -' dal goals. Fortunately, achieving a diversified portfolio of investments is easy through mutual fends or even through ownership of shares in individual, highly diversified companies. on For more information contact fee compaIngersoll-Ranat irpingenand.com ny via Ingersoll-Ran- d or write to: Company, Dept. IRP, 233 E. Washington Ave., Washington, NJ, MAKING A WORLD 1998 expects to continue SuSscriBe! Health Services Cancer Screening: Call Coalville. 783-432- Kamas. Park City, 336-323- 649-907- 1; 2. Vaccine Chickenpox MAYTAG available now at Summit County Health Dept Cost is $43 per dose. For information and clinic times, call 4, Coalville, or Park Kamas, or City. Hey!! 336-323- 783-432- 1. 649-907- 2, Summit Wliadda Ya Know County Public Health services Child Department available: Well - Services: Third Monday' (if each month appointments are necessary. Immunisation ink: Every Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. no appointment necessary. WIC Services; Blood Pressure Clinic: Every fourth Tuesday. 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Cholesterol Copy Depot has teamed up with X-T- ek Your Local XEROX Agent Screening: Appointment necessary, rec- ommended ages 20-6Vital 5 Records available: For all your Document Bi'irtli Solution needs. and death certificatek. Reprod- five Health for E, Or call Hubie, Chris Bender, or Ben behind the Coalville Health Center, Coalville, (433) 336- - 4431, ext. 3234. Cholesterol (435)649-457- 3 Screen- ing: Summit County Health .Dept, encourages individuals 20-6- 3 yean of age to have . .their cholesterol tested. Cholesterol Test will include total cholesterol number, good and bad cholesterol, triglychdes, glucose screening test. Counseling and information will be provided when test results are followed up to ' you. Information and to set' up an appointment, call ext. . Coalville, 228. 336-443- TOPS Pounds .. (Take Off Sensibly) Meets Wednesday, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Adult Education building, 33 South Main, Coalville. Tor;v information, call 336-269- 4. Cholesterol Summit Screening: County Public Health Dept, offering cholesterol screening and to screen for diabetes si a low cost. Individuals 3 are encouraged to be tested. Information and appointment. Coalville, ext 228 or Park City, ' 10-6- 783-432- 336-'443- 1, 1, ' 649-907- 2. Bike Helmets available at the Summit County Public Health Dept The hel- - , mets have met ANSI end Snell ratings to ensure the safety standards for your children. Cost is $8. Toddlers,' youth and adult helmets available. For information, call Coalville, 336-443- 234, and Kamas, 1, 783-432- 1. ext.- . Cpme see us at Copy Depot Kimball Junction Next to Taco Bell Women, family plan ring, cancer screening; Bike Helmets: all sizes, $8 each. Located at 83 N. 30 - tnqnto.) ' . .i .' j. . (435)658-267- 9 Give Mom a gift shell Love to use |