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Show I W . V ' County Seat Newspaper Since 1904 Serving All of Beaver County C V'Vk "" rat f . ' T " ?T Beaw Press ike if a iii i jai Publication No. 047 -- 400 Jl fiVCtt BEAVER, UTAH THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2006 VOLUME GS NUMBER 01 Home Country Week of December 26, 2005 January 1, 2006 Included in the 47 calls for assistance received by Beaver County Dispatch were: 5 Animal Problem -- . 4 fit ' i n 4 . J".'.,.,. . h 3 Order ' Suspicious Person Circumstances 1 Theft 1 Gas Skip Auto Theft 2 Patient Transfer "Accordion?" 1 VIN Inspection 1 Weapon Offense "Sure. You know. Myron Floren. Frankie Yankovic.'Lady of Spain.' All that stuff." "Accordion?" "And why not? Isn't learning Keep the Peace Medical Emergency Traffic Accident wDamage 1 1 Beaver Takes the Silver by Alicia Smith The BHS Forensics team does it again winning 2nd place overall at UVSC's 1st Annual Wolverine Speech and Debate Classic. Beaver missed 1st place by 1 point to Bingham, the 5A Forensics State Champions. Most of the schools competing at UVSC were 4A and 5A schools. The Forensics team rose to the challenge beating all 23 schools except one. The following students helped contribute Sam Spounias placed 1st in SPAR and 2nd in Public Forum; Tyler points by placing as follows: Davidson, Jen Christansen, and Stacey Roberts were finalists in Congress; Kjersten Adams placed 1st in Extemp and was a finalist in Dl; Alicia Smith was a finalist in HI; Stacey Roberts placed 2nd in novice Duo; Wade Melling placed 2nd in Public Forum; 5th in Speaker Points for Public Forum, 2nd in Duo, and 4th in Impromptu; Courtney Rogers placed 2nd in Varsity Duo and 3rd in Congress; Karisa Hofhiens was a finalist in Oratory and placed 2nd in Varsity Duo: and Rachel Kanell placed 1st in Oratory. Congratulations, Forensics Team, and good luck at,Moab. (Salt Lake City, UT) Surveillance data collected by the Utah Department Health (UDOH) show that reports of influenza-lik- e illness and -- influenza-associate- d s hospifal-ization- continue to increase. Also, numbers of patient visits illness are confor influenza-lik- e to increase and have tinuing now risen above the peak level seen during the 2004-200influenza season. to statewide According influenza surveillance data collected by the Utah Department of Health (UDOH), influenza continues to actively circulate and cause serious illness, especially in those at high risk of complications. During the past week, 43 5 influenza-associate- hospital- d izations were reported to public health. That makes a total of 81 influenza-associate- hospitalso far this d izations reported By comparison, there year. were a total of 253 . hospitalizations reported durina the influenza season, which was considered a mild season. Hospitalization rates contin- -' ue to be highest in the very young (less than year of age) and the very old (75 years and older). Additionally, the vast majority of hospitalizations have been associated with Type A influenza. The majority of individuals hospitalized with influenza who weie not in a high-risk due age groups were to a chronic illness such as respiratory and cardiovascular disinfluenza-associate- 2004-200- d 5 1 k high-ris- ease. Influenza causes more severe illness among American children than any other disease. The good news is that getting vaccinated vaccine-preventab- le and pre ticing good respiratory etiquette can prevent influenza, both in children and adults. "Your actions can make a difference in preventing the spread of influenza," said Dr. David Sundwall, Executive Director, - UDOH. Influenza vaccine (flu shots and nasal flu spray) is still available in Utah, birt it may be hard to get in some parts of the state. Check with your health care provider and local health department to find vaccine. The following groups are considered high risk and, if they have not already done so, should get an influenza vaccination as soon as possible: 'Children 6 months to 2 years of age 'Adults 65 years of age and older 'Persons 2 years to 64 years with chronic medical conditions, such as chronic lung or heart problems AII women who will be pregnant during influenza season of 'Residents nursing care facilhomes and long-ter- m ities 'Children 6 months to 18 years of age on long-teraspirin therapy 'Health-carworkers with direct patient care m your best protection." Furthermore, simple steps can prevent the spread of influenza as well as other respiratory illnesses. Staying home when you are sick and using respiratory etiquette are effective ways to limit the spread of influenza. Respiratory etiquette includes frequently washing your hands with soap and warm water, and covering your mouth and nose with a disposable tissue when you sneeze or cough. If you think you have influenza (abrupt onset of fever, muscle aches and pains, cough andor sore throat), you may wish to consult your physician. Prescription antiviral medications can reduce the duration and severity of influenza if taken within two days of when Out-of-ho- On Monday, caregivers Jor MC Jour Printing 9peds, Come To The Vfie (Beaver Tress high-ris- Ifo Specialize in 'Business jams January 3, 2006, there were 181 inmates housed in Beaver County Jail. Beaver County Correctional Facility Booking Repi December 26, 2005 - January 1 , 2006. Clint Ferrill Phelps of Minersville, Utah was booked on the charges of Kidnapping, Sexual abuse of a minor, Criminal Solicitation, Unlawful supply of alcohol to a minor. Cipriano Erives Orozco- of Beaver, Utah was booked on the charges of Assault, Driving under the influence of drugs or - alcohol. Richard Gunn of Orem, Utah was booked on the charges of Intoxication. Brandon Victor Maycock of Beaver, Utah was booked on the charges of Assault, Domestic Violence, Intoxication. Lt Keith Draper Beaver County Correctional Facility Livestock Brands Renewal Deadline Closing In livestock owners in Utah must renew their brands by December 31, 2005, or face the possibility of someone else filing for that brand. of The Utah Department will accept Agriculture and Food late renewals through the first half of January, 2006. Livestock owners should have received a notice in the mail of the renewal process. For more information, contact the UDAF Brand Bureau at Thousands (801)538-7137- (Posters Sitt Types of Advertising Cheeky out our tow everyday prices Before you Cooti elsewhere. the accordion the pinnacle of human endeavor? Isn't playing polkas and waltzes the rural equivalent of grand opera? Don't the names Hohner and Galanti echo today with the same thrill as when we hear Steinway and Stradivarius?" "No." "Well, I'm gonna learn it anyway." "Say Dud, can you hold off on that for about a month,?" Doc asked. "Sure. guess. Why?" can sell my house "So before the property values Utah's Hogle Zoo is kicking off a yearlong 75th anniversary celebration in January. Each month the Zoo will host a special event honoring the 75 years at the mouth of Emigration Canyon. In January, a special admission price of just per person will be offered on Thursdays. Every person will receive admission for on January 5, 12, 19 and 26. Not valid with any other offers or discounts. The Zoo is also extending free admission, any day of the year, to anyone born in 1931. Those people born in 1931 need to present a valid ID at the Zoo's admission gates to receive the free admission. In addition to these specials, the Zoo will also honor our visitors with special 75th anniversary memberships. The 7,500 visitor to the Zoo, as well as the 75,000 visitor, and the 750,000 visitor will each receive a Zoo membership. A family membership will be awarded first, followed by a family plus membership, and a Zoo Booster membership will be given to the 750,000 visitor. For more information on upcoming 75th anniversary events, or for more information about Hogle Zoo's history, visit www.hoglezoo.org. 75-cen- ts 75-cen- ts I I plummet." Dud's face reddened in the laughter there in the barn. "Hey," said Steve. "I'll bet ol' Dud'll be real good on that accordion, too. I'll bet he could make some money by not play- several night spots around here, too. Now I've been thinking, and it seems to me ing it in I should resolve to knock off a few pounds this year. I'll bet that's probably the number one resolution in the "I'm sure you're right," Doc said. "Losing weight has to be the most popular resolution. Seems to me we must be pretty lucky to live in a country where our biggest personal failing is eating too much good food." of . - Kickoff celebration special 75 on Cent admission "I country, too." Angel Tree 2005 Christmas & New Year have passed but the humble feeling have will last and last. The Pioneer Cruisers are happy to provide a great service to the children of Beaver along with all of the wonderful people who continue to give so generously to such a worthy cause. would like to Thank the following for their help. Becki Edwards, Yardley, Jaycie Abbi Williams, Winget, Melenny All the employees of The Wells Fargo Bank & The Utah Independent Bank. Your support every year helps make this program the success that it is. To the people who give year after year, it's not possible to thank you enough for opening you hearts to so many you don't I I know only knowing the spirit of giving is the best possible feeling ever. Thanks Again Sincerely, Pioneer Cruisers Secretary Bree Lynn Robinson Comments or Ideas? Contact Usl P.O. Box 351, Beaver Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success. Henry Ford www.bpressxrr)ission.com Snow - Precipitation Update Cards flyers ly I symp- toms begin. If you get influenza, you should rest, drink plenty of liquids, avoid using alcohol and tobacco and take medication to relieve the symptoms. For more severe illness, especially in children and the elderly, consult your physician. For more information about to influenza, go conor www.health.utah.govflu tact your health care provider or local health department. e and household contacts of children 6 months of age "Most of the people who have been hospitalized with influenza have been in one of k the groups for whom we most strongly recommend the vaccine," said Dr. Robert Rolfs, Stnte Epidemiologist, UDOH. "If you are in one of those high risk groups and have not been vaccinated yet, now is the time to get the vaccine. If you have an infant in the household who is not old enough for the vaccine, then please make sure that the people who have contact with that infant have been vaccinated. The vaccine is Traffic Accident wlnjuries M ' t Thursdays in January Violation of Protective 2 Celebrate 75 Years of Hogle Zoo 2 Burglary 15 Citizen Assist 1 Controlled Substance Problem 1 Fireworks 1 Intoxicated Person 4 4 Climb in Utah hL Slim Randies "I'm sick and tired," Steve said, putting his gear away in the tack room, "of having to think up these darn New Year's resolutions. I mean ... do I real- need one?" don't know," said Doc, sitting on a hay bale. "What do you guys think? Is Steve perfect yet?" "A perfect what?" Dud chimed in. "Okay, okay, go ahead and laugh," said the tall cowboy. "But you'll have to think up some, too, won't you?" "That's true," Doc said. "I thought about it, and this year I'm going to quit smoking." "You don't smoke, Doc." "I know. That's why think I'll be able to keep my resolution." "You'll have to do better than that," Dud said. "I'm going to learn the accordion." at him. We looked 1 5 Influenza Cases Continue to fvlj jfiATV'S: SINGLE COPY 50 CENTS Beaver County Sheriff's Report 4 ... Lt ii!K ' i j a . Snow Water Equivalent Site Current 4.3 To(a Current 7.6 7.7 7.0 Precipitation Elevation Average Average Average Average 82 9.3 69 6.2 9300 ft. Kimberly Mine 94 8.2 7.1 ft. 90 7.9 10290 Big Flat ft. 7.0 4.0 5.6 1QQ 8750 Merchant Valley 7L 92.0 Area wide percent of Average 76.6 Reference period for average conditions is 1971 thru 2000. Snow Water Equivalent Columns represent inches of water in the snow pack. Total Precipitation Columns represent total inches of water received since October 1, 2005. ' |