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Show Page 4 The Gunnison Valley Gazette Thursday, August 28, 2008 Into all the World Elder Kevin Anderson and Elder Dallin Ball are both serving in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Mission. Elder Anderson is in the Spanish speaking mission and Elder Ball is in the English speaking mission. Kevin is the son of Ardean and Melodie Anderson of Gunnison. Dallin is the son of Ron and Gayle Ball of Gunnison. Into the World by Theall Scouting Newsis sponsored is Sponsored by ACE Paints Sporting Goods Whirpool Appliances 528-7513 435 South Main • Gunnison Courtesy Photo Reaching the top: On August 15, 2008 at 1 p.m. the Anderson party reached the summit of King’s Peak, elevation 13,528 feet. They started their eight mile ascent by back packing to a base camp. They hiked through pristine wilderness areas of the Uintas. The hike was enjoyed by all, especially reaching the summit. It was a thrill to be on top of Utah. Will they do it again? Ask them next week when their aches and pains are gone. Pictured front: Derrick Anderson. Middle row: Ardean Anderson, Jen Anderson, Seth Anderson, Greg Anderson and Curtis Anderson. Back row: Brittany Anderson and Ryan Aarington. Mark Henline/Gunnison Valley Gazette Jed and Michelle Hill, pictured with their grandparents Helen and Lester Hill and Elwood Sorensen, at Saturday’s open house for Hill’s Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. The new building is located at 50 East and Hwy 89 in Gunnison and has a beautiful showroom, offices up front and a large workshop in the back. Thank You! A big thank you to all those who attended the grand opening celebration at Hill’s Heating and Air Conditioning. We would also like to congratulate the following winners of the drawings that were held: Joe Mellor - Winner of the Gas Fireplace Jan Crane - Winner of the Air Duct Cleaning Terry Edwards - Winner of a Fall Furnace Tune-up Courtesy Photo/Mayor John Christensen The Mayfield Lions Club has taken on a very ambitious project this year. They are currently working on a new amphitheater and restrooms for Mayfield Park. The 35-ton prefabricated restrooms arrived Friday and were set in place by a large crane. Some leveling has been completed and some cement work done on the amphitheater. The work on the project will continue into the fall. The Outdoor Report Think cool for hot summer fishing Just a few years ago, economists were talking about the possible re-emergence of an economic phenomenon not seen in many decades: deflation, or declining prices of goods and services. Recently, however, inflation has risen from extremely low levels, driven largely by increased energy and grocery prices. As a consumer, you might fight the effects of inflation by driving less or by cutting back on certain types of food. But as an investor, what can you do to help keep your financial assets from losing purchasing power? Your first step is to be aware of how inflation affects different types of investments. For example, if you’ve tried to be a “risk-averse” investor, you might have built a portfolio that’s heavy with bonds and certificates of deposit (CDs) — yet these same types of fixed-rate investments are actually the ones that are most susceptible to inflation. On the other hand, stocks, over the long term, have significantly outpaced inflation. In fact, over the past 80 years, stocks have shown an average return of more than 10 percent, compared to an average inflation rate of about three percent, according to Ibbotson Associates, a financial services research firm. Of course, as you’ve no doubt heard, “past performance is no guarantee of future results.” In any given year, the inflation rate could be higher than the stock market’s return, and, in fact, you could lose some or your entire principal by investing in stocks. Nonetheless, if you want your overall portfolio to stay ahead of inflation, you almost certainly will need some exposure to the growth potential found in stocks. You may be able to lower your risk level by buying quality stocks, holding them for the long term and including them in a portfolio that also contains bonds, U.S. Treasury securities and other investments. In creating an investment strategy to fight inflation, you’ll also need to factor in your stage of life. During your working years, you probably count on your salary, more than your investment portfolio, to help meet your living expenses. So as long as your wages keep pace with inflation, you may be able to focus your investment efforts on accumulating the assets you’ll need to enjoy a comfortable retirement lifestyle. But when you actually reach retirement, you’ll almost certainly need to draw on your portfolio as a major source of income — which means you’ll need to pay a lot of attention to inflation. Consider this: If inflation rises three percent a year, then everything you buy today could cost twice as much in 24 years. And since you could easily spend two or three decades in retirement, you can see just how much inflation could threaten your standard of living. Consequently, during your retirement years, you’ll need to invest for rising income. You may be able to get some of this income through dividend-paying stocks; some of these companies have actually increased their dividend every year for 20 or 25 years. (Keep in mind, though, that dividends can be increased, decreased or eliminated at any time without notice.) You also may want to consider certain types of inflation-adjusted Treasury bonds. You can’t control inflation. But you can help tame its effects — by investing for growth and rising income. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. What’s the secret to catching fish when the water gets really warm in the summer? It’s a question anglers frequently ask themselves. For many anglers, the hot months of July and August are the only time they can get their poles out to fish. So what is the secret to catching fish when the temperature gets hot? It basically comes down to three things: the species of fish you’re after, and where and when you decide to fish. Like people, fish prefer certain temperatures. In the spring and fall, the temperatures are at the range most of Utah’s sportfish prefer. In the spring and fall, you’ll usually find fish in and near the surface waters. As the temperature gets warmer, the fish move to areas that have the temperature range they prefer. They often find these temperatures by moving into deeper waters, or into sheltered areas or cool inlets. When the fish are at or near the surface, they’re fairly accessible. When the fish move out of the surface waters, however, you need to use some additional techniques and knowledge about the species you want to catch. Coldwater fish, such as rainbow, cutthroat and other trout, are the first to move into the surface waters in the spring. They’re also the first to move out of the surface waters as the summer progresses. They usually seek water temperatures that are between 55 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Bass, bluegill and yellow perch are considered warmwater fish because they prefer water temperatures in the 60s and 70s. As trout start to go deep to avoid the warmer surface waters, warmwater fish are just starting to get active. Location, location, location — it’s as important to fishing as it is to real estate sales! Location can mean many things, including the elevation of the water you’re fishing, the lake or stream you choose to fish and the type of structure within the water. Elevation plays a role because it affects the temperature of the water. During the summer, the water and air at high-elevation lakes and streams can be 20 to 30 degrees cooler than they are at waters down in the valley. This factor allows you to use elevation to find a water that has the type of fish you want to catch. For example, if you prefer fishing for coldwater fish, go up in elevation and try fishing a mountain lake or stream. Selecting the right lake or stream is also important. For example, in northeastern Utah some waters, like Flaming Gorge Reservoir, are very deep. Others, like Pelican Lake, are quite shallow. Trout species in the Gorge can move up or down to find the temperature they prefer. Pelican is a lower elevation, shallow reservoir that’s much better suited to warmwater fish, such as bass and bluegill. Red Fleet, Steinaker and Starvation reservoirs are at a similar elevation to Pelican, but they’re much deeper waters, so some trout species can thrive in them. The location you’re looking for can also be within the water itself. Anglers often talk about “structure.” Structure is something that adds a third dimension to the underwater The Outdoor Report is Sponsored by: landscape. Structure can include logs, brush, rocks, a cliff face, a gravel bar or a weedbed. As a general rule, if you fish in an area that has structure, you’ll find more fish than you will if you fish in an area that doesn’t have structure. Structure provides fish with shelter and a safer haven from predators and the weather. If the shelter happens to be a cliff or a rocky drop-off, it can also provide you with easier access to the deeper, cooler waters where the trout hang out. Finding shade can also be a good tactic for warmwater fish, especially on warm days. A weedbed, a tree along a bank, a dock or your own boat may provide cool shade for fish. Fish that school, such as bluegill and yellow perch, really like shade. Schools of these warmwater fish will seek out these shady areas. If you find the shade, you can be in for some fast fishing, even when it’s sunny and hot outside. The time of day you fish can also play a big role in finding fish. Fish often wait in the deeper water for the heat of the day to pass. Once the temperature cools down, they move into the shallows or surface waters to feed. At night and early in the morning, when the water is the coolest, can be great times to fish. The fish will be actively feeding in the shallower waters, and that will make them more accessible to you. So what’s the secret to catching fish during the hot summer months? First, choose the species you want to catch. Then think cool, and fish early, high or deep. 528-5001 Hwy 89 Northeast of Gunnison Open Monday - Saturday The First Word and Last Name in Log Homes! Think Satterwhite for Log Homes, Rough Lumber, Timbers, Animal Bedding and Firewood |