Show Salina SunGunnison Area ski resort has busy summer Better access to lifts and ski runs will greet area skiers who enjoy Elk Meadows Ski Resort near the top of Beaver Canyon The resort was purchased by Oregon businessmen John Rupp and Wayne Case The Lakeview Quad lift replacing a surface lift will improve access to the Mount Holly side' “It was difficult to access some of the higher terrain by the old surface lift” said Tina Struble director of marketing Intermediate and advanced Skiers will now have a new run served )y Lakeview called Stairway to rHeaven The resort has also added 'more skier accommodations a new double lift to replace the Hollywood and a skier’s tunnel that yuiil link the Mount Holly and Elk leadows sides Struble added that a new inventory ipf rental skis and snowboards has been A 'added for skiers 13 skier's tunnel make access between the will to speak at UEA Convention October 9 S AAA Elk Meadows and individual who has accomplished a great deal through athletics” She has received many prestigious awards cluding the St Louis Ambassadors Sportswoman of the Year Sporting News Athlete of the Year Award the Sullivan Award and the Jesse Owens Memorial Award But says she is proudest of her off the track As a way of giving back to the community that supported her she created the JJK Community Foundation which supports the development of leadership programs in urban areas leave across the United States“When this earth want to know I’ve created something that will continue to help others” said Asked about her limits says she has none In fact she often tells audiences gathered to hear her speak that “the only person who can stop you from reachingyourgoals you” The Snow College Convocation on Thursday October 9 will feature Dr Peter L Goss Professor of Architectural History and Director of the (’enter of Architectural Studies at the University of Utah Goss will speak on “Heritage Buildings: Historic Tradition and Preservation” with special attention to Sanpete County buildings in the Crane Theatre at Snow College at 12:30 pm The public is welcome Goss has been active in developing Traditional Building Skills Institute at Snow College which has as its goal to perpetuate traditional skills through training progrms for students tradespeople and interested public The Institute is focusing on traditional masonrystone skills in October and will continue to millwork plaster painting and timber skills as areas easier the ear progresses received the Utah Heritage Inundation's Lucvbeth Rampton lifetime commitment to Awaid for historic preservation" Other awards include a faculty fellowship from the Charles Redd Center for Western Studies at Brigham Young University a Merit Council Utah Humanities Award and an Award of Merit from the American Association of State and Local History for research in and promotion of architectural history and historic preservation lie is currently Chair of the Board of State History Iluirsday October 16 the Convocation will be presented by Douglas II Baker who portrays "Merlin" in King Arthur's Feast at the Excalibur Hotel in Las Vegas Baker will demonstrate "The Power of Expression” Goss reminds stock owners of regulations UDAF Following her keynote address will open the If you own livestock and plan on convention’s youth track sessions at using them during the upcoming huntthe Salt Palace Convention Center ing season in Utah there are some things you need to know The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) is reminding livestock owners about regulations that are intended to protect the animal from the battery's terminals and cable con- disease and theft and keep owners out nectors for corrosion If present it can of legal trouble Movement of horses or other livebe cleaned wearing gloves with a mixstock within the state does not require ture of baking soda and water Winterizing also involves checking an inspection however documenta-- t your engine oils radiator tires (and ion proving ownersh ip sliou Id accomspare) ignition system windshield wip- pany any movement ers brakes and exterior lights The heat"Movement of horses or livestock ing system should be tested for leaks or across state lines or the purchase or other problems that may have develsale of livestock requires that each oped over the summer animal be inspected by a UDAF liveEven the vehicles can stock brand inspector sometimes break down so AAA Utah All livestock headed to slaughter advises motorists to prepare a winter must be inspected prior to slaughter preparedness kit It should include two Inspections can be scheduled by flashlights (and extra batteries) booster calling your local UDAF inspector a cables flares or reflective triangle tracfew days ahead of time Your local tion devices (tire chains) small bag of in the Sevier & Sanpete area abrasive material (sand or cat litter) for inspector is Shiyel Baker or Doug tire traction ice scraper blankets winGillies For more informater clothing (including boots gloves and hat) towel nutritional snack bars tion on how to contact your inspector call the UDAF at water sunscreen and first aid kit TRAVEL “It’s much easier on a nice autumn The law requires that you carry proof day to do some preventative maintenance says AAA Utah's Geigle “We of ownership when traveling within the state This may be satisfied by all wish we did when winter begins” urges car preparation for coming winter cold Whether or not El Nino brings the Great Basin a cold early winter AAA Utah is urging motorists to winterize f their vehicles in October during National Car Care Month while the mild autumn air is still with us Winterizing is a quick inspection of the most important components of your j car truck or recreational vehicle tomake ” sure it doesn’t leave you out in the cold win“One of the keys to ter driving is a strong battery” says AAA Utah’s Operations Manager John “So we strongly recommend Geigle motorists especially those with batter-- r ies older than three years to have a Load Test done to help them Battery i cruise through the winter smoothly” A Battery Load Test is a relatively quick and inexpensive procedure in ' which a special diagnostic machine is ’’ attached to your battery It gives you a clear measurement of your battery ’s dition and overall winter readiness The test can be performed by a qualified ' service as those recog-nizedby AAA’s Approved Auto Repair It is also important to check Program Mt Holly Snow Convocations to feature lecture on heritage buildings Olympian Jackie Joyner-Kerse- e is carrying a prior issued brand inspection certificate an auction invoice a special sales invoice registration papers ora lifetime travel permit issued by a UDAF inspector HEALTH ISSUES It is permissible to travel anywhere within the state of Utah without a health inspection However ifyou are bringing any animal into Utah from another state or country a health certificate must accompany the shipment This certificate would be issued by a In veterinarian intheoriginatingstate the case of cattle the health certificate must include an entry permit number issued by the UDAF Veterinary office lorses m ust have a negative coggins test accompanjing the health certificate This information is offered as a means to protect Utah livestock from the spread of disease and to protect livestock owners from theft rnimcrn Come tiorw in and aoc our collodion by Stylait Wens He 6tylait Gunnison Valley News Salina Sun 528-311- 1 or E 929-783-9 their elegance and low priced has the laigeat selections album Stykt Dealer 49 & Main in Gunnison and 3 of wedding dune you’ll like anywhere local 8 1997 Page 3 Off the top Main in 5alina invita-- quality available By Lori Olsen suffer from hay fever and I’m sick hay fever Sometimes feel so yucky think of sneezing! My nose is raw My throat and flushed from hay fever have a fever is always itchy! Where is that hard If I’m not careful it can develop frost when you need it? love the colors Fall brings except for the red into a nasal or ear infection with a around my eyes and nose I'm not fever Listen am not a doctor but it allergic to hay and have many cold doesn't take a rocket scientist or a like symptoms but usually not a fever doctor to tell me what is ailing me Some weather reports tell me El So why do we call it hay fever? do know my allergies have been Nino has brought us the unusually wet weather And it may bring us a wet worse this Fall than ever remember I’m allergic to various things but my winter Maybe even a cold early winter But have also heard that we may allergic reactions are not life threatenhave a unseasonable warm wet wining Just life irritating! The rain we have enjoyed over the ter However all reports mention last few months isn’t helping Along WET! After all this hay fever I’m going to with mold themoisture niadea healthy don’t want the flu to am allergic to get a flu shot crop of mosquitoes will mosquito bites— more so than most follow all my hay fever fun already have to deal with mold allerpeople I' ve been scratch ing and sw gies from all the WET for months to When the pollen index gets real come So why do we call it hay fever? Is it high my allergy medication just doesn't cut it Watery eyes itchy throat pop“Hey fever!” or“Hay gives me a fake fever”? I’m not certain but it may be ping ears headaches and a runny "Hey I’m sick but have no fever!” stuffy congested nose It’s the pits! You would think was sick or something often lose my voice in the fall due to allergies It gets so bad just croak up When you have all these well it’s symptoms and no fever "Off the Top” is the product of Lori's rambling and somewhat disjointed thoughts This conversational style piece maybe somewhat exaggerated Tips to keep your attitude up by Elaine Blackburn Administrator Richfield Care Center In our working world and associations with each other it is difficult to maintain a positive helpful and uplifting attitude all the time At Richfield Rehabilitation and Care Center we average 25 employees and one of the biggest challenges each and every person faces every day is that of maintaining a good attitude This is true to everyone in life and following are some surefire ways to reinforce your attitude: Relax with a Close your eyes and focus on your and deeply inhale ly and them slowly and fully exhale Let your arms and legs go limp and let each muscle relax Try to quiet your mind gently pushing away all thoughts that want to bring you back to the tasks or pressures at hand Think of pleasant things or places that are a source of comfort to you while you silently clear your mind Draw up a gratitude list Write up alistofeverythingyou’re gratefu and friends having a job a decent boss pleasant coworkers a roof over your head and food on the table Ifyou're having a bad day be specific and acknow ledge the many things we all take for granted— your alarm went off at the proper time the coffee smelled great your car started the sun was shining the drive to work was pleasant and Brian Hart on the radio was cheerful humorous and entertaining Hold on to the larger meaning Most of us work to live rather than live to work It's on ly the enviable few v who work for work’s sake alone The rest of us often need to keep the reasons why we work uppermost in our minds Remember why you’re fulfill your basic needs of food and shelter for yourself and loved ones educaWe also work for specifics-tion for our children an advanced degree for ourselves a new home a new car a vacation security at retirement And we work for intangibles as well— recognition professional development personal satisfaction Working helps us move closer to our goals Connect yourself to the world No one works in a vacuum Think of how your work connects you to people and how your diligence efforts and attitude ha ve a “ripple effect” that touches countless others and benefits them in ways you can only guess at Tomatoes End of the season special $9 a bushel Call Nancy Boore in Axtel 2 It’s UEA chance weekend and your last to can some tomatoes! iMMiiroiiw) We Your October Wednesday Hey fever! rA Olympian Jackie who has been cal led the “world’s greatest female athlete" will be the keynote speaker at the 997 UEA Convention 0 at the Salt scheduled for October Palace in Salt Lake City The theme of this year’s conference is ’"“Health for Success” a nationally renowned track and field competitor and Olympic gold medal winner will speak during the opening session of the convention on Thursday October 9 at Abravanel Hall The session begins at 9:30 am After graduating from UCLA in 1985 went on to bu Id ' one of the most illustrious athletic careers in the world earning the title “Queen of Track and Field” Her talents netted her six Olympic medals: three gold one silver and two bronze '"She also holds the world and Olympic ’"Records in the heptathalon as well as ' 'the American record in the long jump hurdles 50 - and Never one to be classified as merely an athlete says“l strive am an £ to be a Jackie of all trades News Valley have what you need to survive UEA and the Elk Hunt! Planning a hunting trip? We have what you need: Hunter Orange Clothing Shells Snacks Coleman Fuel Last week’s Luck Numbers at the GVH Volleyball games were: 24 247 149 350 299 Football game: 98 59214 333 303 Gunnison Thriftway Gunnison Ut 528-306- 0 |