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Show CJunty PANGUITCH • PANGUITCH LAKE • HATCH • BRYCE • TROPIC • ANTIMONY • HENRIEVILLE • CANNONVILLE • ESCALANTE • BOULDER Wednesday, December 16, 2010 • Issue # 301 HOLIDAY TIPS UTAH FOOD BANK TO RECEIVE $10,000 GRANT Edward Bridge, a senior volunteer with Utah Food Bank, has been selected as the recipient of the Humana Starlight Award, honoring the efforts of senior citizen volunteers in the Salt Lake City area. In recognition of his service, health-benefits company Humana (NYSE: HUM) awarded a one-time, $10,000 grant to Utah Food Bank. Every Monday, Bridge donates his time to Utah Food Bank, delivering 30-pound food boxes along with freezer and refrigerator items to low-income, homebound senior citizens who have limited means of obtaining food. Often, Bridge stays longer after a food drop off, providing the homebound seniors with companionship and conversation as well as nutrition. His dedication to delivering food boxes benefits more than 300 seniors in the greater Salt Lake City area each year, helping Utah Food Bank reach more people in need. "Edward Bridge's devotion and commitment have inspired many volunteers of different ages to give back to their communities," said Jim Pugh, chief executive officer of Utah Food Bank. "Some of the senior food box recipients have been so thrilled to see someone their age deliver their food box that they have inquired about ways to give back, too. I am very gratified to see his tireless efforts to impact the lives of people in our community recognized by the Humana Starlight Award." For more than 100 years, Utah Food Bank has helped the state's needy population, providing food to a statewide network of 150 emergency food pantries and agencies statewide. In 2009, Utah Food Bank distributed 30.8 million pounds of food, the equivalent of over 23 million meals for families and individuals in need. "Receiving this award from Humana is a true honor," said Edward Bridge. "I am very excited to know my volunteer efforts have resulted in Utah Food Bank being able to feed even more hungry people, especially as the holidays approach." "Edward is an amazing example of what one person can accomplish through volunteerism," said Oraida Roman, regional president for Senior Products for Humana's Intermountain Region. "We're proud to award the Humana Starlight Award to a volunteer so committed to making his community a better place." Non-profit organizations in the Salt Lake City area nominated their top senior citizen volunteers for the 2010 Humana Starlight Award. Nominees were evaluated on the dedication and leadership they demonstrated, as well as the impact their volunteer efforts have had on others in the community. Humana, one of Utah's leading providers for Medicare Advantage plans, created the Starlight Awards to honor exceptional senior citizen volunteers as well as provide financial support to non-profit organizations whose good work benefits the community. The Humana Starlight Award was presented at a special recognition ceremony in November. The Humana Starlight Award began in Nebraska and is now awarded in Des Moines, Grand Rapids, Omaha/Lincoln, Las Vegas and Central Illinois in addition to Salt Lake City. Anyone who is 65 years of age or older and has served as a volunteer for a nonprofit organization in Salt Lake, Utah, Weber, Davis, Box Elder and Cache Counties is eligible for the Humana Starlight Award. To nominate a senior citizen volunteer, the organization must serve the community in one of three areas: • Childhood health and education — projects or initiatives that seek to improve health and academic achievement of children through the educational landscape • Family wellness and active lifestyles — projects or initiatives that strengthen the health of families through physical, social, mental, emotional or environmental support • Health literacy for diverse populations and seniors — projects or initiatives dedicated to improving people's ability to access, understand, and use health information, especially lowincome populations and seniors. While Humana sponsors the program, a panel of local judges — comprised of community leaders, local executives, physicians and health care providers — evaluates the applications and chooses the award recipient. SuzAnne A. Jorgensen, MS, CFCS Utah State University Garfield County Extension For this month's article I have gathered a collection of tips and hints for a healthy holiday season from the December 2010 issues of Cleaning Matters and Be Well Newsletters to share with you. 1. Count your blessings and let go of unrealistic expectations. Often during the holidays we tend to think about how we wish our lives were different in some way. Gratitude is an appreciation of our life right now and can help avoid a case of holiday blues. 2. Ask each family member to make a "wish list" for the holiday activities they would like to do. Then have a family meeting to cut the wish list in half. Limiting activities and saying no to some invitations will make the season less stressful. 3. Use LED lights for decorating. They are shatter proof, shock resistant, and produce almost no heat, which reduces the risk for fires. 4. Consider using an artificial tree if someone in your home has allergies or asthma. Real trees bring pollen and mold spores into that house. Clean artificial trees, decorations, and lights, since they collect dust and mold, which can trigger allergies. If you use artificial snow make sure to follow directions. It can irritate lungs if inhaled. 5. Avoid placing the tree near a fireplace or heat vent to keep it from dry- Stopptng [racy see • ultra M.9Frtencls . tSaturdwiDee. 18th. froln. 1:20-3:SO rn.. WEATHER pan • uitch Dr FRIENDLY SERVICE FRIDAY PARTLY CLOUDY ing out and becoming a fire risk. Secure trees and other decorations so they can't be pulled down by children or pets. One more tip: Poinsettias can be toxic and tinsel can also be a hazard, especially for cats since they are attracted to the shine. 6. Have a meal or snack before you go shopping. Heading for the grocery store on an empty stomach can increase impulse buying and overspending. 7. If you give a bike, skateboard, or similar gift, make sure the recipient has a helmet or receives one with the gift. Remember that any toy with part small enough to fit inside a cardboard tube of a toilet paper roll poses a choking hazard. Toys with strings, straps or cords longer than 7 inches pose a risk of strangulation. 8. Defrost turkey and other meats in the refrigerator and use a meat thermometer to make sure they are thoroughly cooked. Refrigerate or freeze leftovers within two hours. You can call or email me with any additional food safety questions (435)676-1114 or suzannej@ext.usu.edu. Or call or visit the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline/website toll free at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) or http:// www.fsis.usda.gov. 9. Other holiday food information can be found at some manufacturers' websites. Some examples are: Land 0' Lakes (800) 7829606 or www.landolakes. com ; Betty Crocker (888) ASK-BETTY (888-2752388) or www.bettycrocker. com and Campbell's Soups Holiday Leftovers Hotline 1-888-453-3868 or www. CampbellsKitchen.com . 10. After the holidays taking down the decorations is something that we would like to complete as quickly as possible. Be sure to clean them before storing to avoid unpacking dirty, dusty decorations. Below are tips to handle this task. Artificial trees: Place a large sheet under the tree to catch any dust or debris that falls. Work from the top to the bottom of the tree. Some artificial trees can be vacuumed gently with the fabric upholstery brush. Be sure to check manufacturer's directions regarding this method. Hold the vacuum an inch or so away from the branches, being careful not to such any of the needles into the vacuum. Another option is to gently brush it with a whisk broom. This is best done outdoors. If it still looks dingy, you may be able to damp-wipe it down. Fill a bucket with warm water and a squirt of hand dishwashing detergent. Dip a cleaning cloth into the water and wring it out well. Then gently wipe down the tree branches. Artificial Garland: Take dusty garland outside and shake it vigorously. You may want to consider wearing a dust mask. Artificial Wreaths: Use a soft feather duster, canned air or a hairdryer set on "cool" to gently remove any dust as these are more fragile than trees or garland. Glass Ornaments: Surface decorations are usually adhered with water-soluble paint. You should avoid using water, spray cleaner or any other cleaning solution to clean them. A soft feather duster is the best cleaning choice. Storage Plan: As you take your decorations down, clean them and store them in closed bins, boxes or plastic bags that are clearly marked. These can help keep treasured decorations safe from dust, mold and breakage. If possible, group decorations in categories like "front door," "living room," "mantel," etc. for easier retrieval. If you particularly like the way you've decorated an area, take a picture and put the photo with those decorations. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday season! HATCH APPLAUDS FEDERAL COURT DECISION THAT OBAMACARE INSURANCE MANDATE IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL HIGH: 39 LOW: 24 Utah Senator Says, "Today is a Great Day for Liberty" 400 RAIN/SNOW SATURDAY HIGH: 43 LOW: 29 SUNDAY FEW SHOWERS HIGH: 47 LOW: 25 MONDAY SHOWERS HIGH: 47 LOW: 25 TUESDAY RAIN/SNOW CLOUDY Member of: fir Utah Press HIGH: 48 LOW: 25 WEDNESDA1111 HIGH: 46 LOW: 24 ***** IFPA. INDEPENDENT FREE PAPERS Of AMERICA ac_ 4.1.1I • 1U I " • ISMII lIA0111 ,11t •,41n U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) today applauded the decision by U.S. District Judge Henry Hudson in Virginia that Congress exceeded its constitutional authority in mandating that every American purchase health insurance or face a fine. "Today is a great day for liberty," said Hatch. "Congress must obey the Constitution rather than make it up as we go along. Liberty 1 requires limits on government, and today those limits have been upheld." Hatch was the first Senator to publicly argue that the individual insurance mandate is unconstitutional. Utah is an original plaintiff in another major lawsuit against ObamaCare, filed in U.S. District Court in Florida, which now includes 20 states, the National Federal of Independent Business (NFIB), and individual citi- If you can solve your problem, then what is the need of worrying? If you cannot solve it, then what is the use of worrying? Shantideva zens. In November, Senator Hatch joined Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) in circulating a friend-of-the-court brief which was filed in this case with the support of 32 Senators. Judge Roger Vinson will hear arguments on the merits on Thursday, December 16. "If the government can tell you what to buy, then what limits on federal power exist?" said Hatch. "The Multimedia $ 2.6 trillion health law is an astonishing expansion of that power and bursts the limits that the Constitution imposes on the federal government." In June 2010, Hatch introduced the American Liberty Restoration Act (S .3502), which would repeal the unconstitutional individual insurance mandate. Fifteen Senators have so far cosponsored the bill, which is endorsed by groups, including the NFIB and National Retail Federation. Phone: 435-676-2621 Fax 1-888-370-8546 PO BOX 472, Loa, Utah 84747 snapshot@scinternet.net U THE GARFIELD COUNTY INSIDER is owned and operated by Snapshot Multimedia and is distributed weekly to all of Garfield County. Its purpose is to inform residents about local issues and events. Articles submitted from independent writers are not necessarily the opinion of Snapshot Multimedia. We sincerely hope you enjoy the paper and encourage input on ideas and/or suggestions for the paper. Thank you for your support. ALL content for THE GARFIELD COUNTY INSIDER must be submitted on FRIDAY BEFORE 5:00 PM to be included in the following Thursday edition of the paper. 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