Human Interest

February 2018

Fish Lake Perch Tournament Canceled

Sevier County – Unsafe ice conditions have forced the Division of Wildlife Resources to cancel one of Utah’s most popular fishing events.

The Fish Lake Perch Tournament, scheduled to begin on Feb. 24, will not be held this year.

Immigration Lies and Hypocrisy

t’s no secret the world is a dangerous place. Every day, we hear about something – whether caused by humans or nature – that’s turned lives upside down. Bad news greets us in the morning and follows us to bed at night.

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We’ve tried to keep the recommendations here in line with those suggested by the American Red Cross. Responding to disasters is a big part of what they do every day.

wMost of Us Are Not Prepared for an Emergency – WHY?

Five Healthy (and Diabetes-Friendly) Super Bowl Recipes That Score!
Everyone loves Super Bowl parties because of the decadent—and yes, unhealthy—party food.
But with prediabetes rampant in America, partygoers should make a conscious effort to make smarter food choices for the sake of their health. Author and chef Amy Riolo, along with the American Diabetes Association, offers five quick, tempting, and easy-to-prepare party recipes to satisfy your appetite without increasing your risk for diabetes.

Congress Must Stabilize the Individual Market
By Janet Trautwein

Senators Lamar Alexander (R-TN) and Patty Murray (D-WA) created a bipartisan bill last year to improve health insurance markets.  The deal allocates funds for cost-sharing reductions, which reduce out-of-pocket costs for low-income beneficiaries.

Record Splake Caught at Joes Valley Reservoir

Pleasant Grove resident Buckley Jolley lands and releases 30.5-inch fish

Orangeville -- When Buckley Jolley felt a heavy pull on his fishing rod, he knew he was close to seeing something extraordinary. It was a weighty realization, knowing a possible once-in-a-lifetime fish was dangling on the end of a 7-pound fly line and fighting to get away.

“He felt heavy,” Jolley says. “I had to play the fish just right and let him run if he needed to run.”

Do you know about the need for long-term care? Do you know what "tasks" determine your need for it? Research says many older adults believe they will never need long-term care but the reality is 70% of us will need it for at least 2 years. Read about the misconceptions about long-term care needs at Seniorcare.com.

Start with the paperwork. Begin talking about financial concerns and your preferences about how you want resources managed in the event you are unable to make decisions.

"Growing older isn't easy." I hear those words from my friends and family. It's hard to see them suffer physically, strain mentally and emotionally, and most of all struggle financially.

It's common for us to reflect on the past and see our mistakes. We all have regrets. And if we look back long enough, we'd say, "If I could do it all again, I would.."

I'm sharing with readers what my older friends and acquaintances would tell their 21-year-old selves about life, taking care of the body, saving for retirement, and staying emotionally balanced.

A Woman’s Place is in the .....

House of Representatives ...White House ...House of Pancakes ...House of Pies?

Little House on the Prairie?  Home, home on the Range?

Sure, all of the above and more, even in the “Home” if I may be so bold and politically incorrect in saying so.