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Show Page ID North Edition Lakeside Review Wednesday, February 1, 1984 Chalk Line Know The Signs Of Drug Abuse BONNIE SMITH Special to the Lakeside Review tivity of the brain; opiates affect the respiratory center of the brain and deliriants can cause Irreversible damage to the lungs, brain cells, liver and bone marrow. Scriptographic Fact Folders (published by the Bete Co.) are available at ADAPT and many other places. They are free, and describe medical uses (if any), abuses, symptoms, effects and legal consequences of each separate group. I, also, have some available to mail upon re- , Dear Bonnie, If a person thinks a kid is on drugs, how can they, tell and what should they do? Will a blood test work? R.T. Dear R.T., A person, i.e. all parepts, neighbors, - teachers, etc., should know what to watch for and what to do. It is also my personal opinion that all children ought to be thor- oughly in- - formed, -, ' quest. All children y drug abuse be- fore ever ff'-foot ju-1V- ,C niorhigh. Because of the SMITH IE mendous number of substances that can be abused, blood tests are effective only when the Jab knows specifically what to test for. Doctors and hospitals g do not usually get abusers until the more severe stages; how much better if someone - anyone - could have helped them alco-holdru- drink-ingdru- sooner. alco-holchemi- There are many excellent sources of information and police andor drug abuse centers have informative programs (excellent for teacher inscrvice, PTA, youth groups, etc.) available for oft-tim- es public meetings. spoke with Ranee Johnson, a unit supervisor for St. Benedicts Hospitals ADAPT program. Located in Roy, ADAPT provides services for 7 and young adults ages has, as do other similar programs, an outreach coordinator specifically' assigned to present public programs. Drugs are classified into four basic groups: hallucinogens, stimulants, deliriants (things that get sniffed) and opiates. Naturally there are many similar symptoms in the various groups, but basically each group affects slightly different parts of the body and or mind. Stimulants affect the central nervous system; hallucinogens affect the mind by acting on certain brain chemical levels and changing the electrical ac I . I would guess from your letter than you have already identified some clues. Immediately call a drug abuse program and relate all that you have noticed to a trained individual. The counselor will then be able to suggest the best possible course of action for the specific situation. An extra word to community groups: Do take advantage of these programs. They are there to help BEFORE it is too late, as well as after. Anyone wishing to contact Bonnie Smith can write her co Lakeside Review 2146 N. Main, Layton 84041. Clearfield Student Wins Competition Mark Cook, SYRACUSE son of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Cook, 222 S. 3000 W., and president of the student body at Clearfield High, was recently chosen a ner in the Voice of Democracy Contest for Region 3 (Weber and Davis County area). certificate. . MARK COOK Davis Honor Society Helps in Shoe Drive The Davis KAYSVILLE High National Honor Society Chapter recently promoted a fund drive to buy shoes for needy children. Chairmaned by Eden Cook, the society collected $120 in change during one lunch time with the help of KSL radio disc jockey Mark Van 'Vagoncr. Lively posters in hallways proclaimed the event, and, worn children's boots were placed by cash registers in the cafeteria and in the main hallway where Van Wagoner judged the ugly shoe contest. Jeff Thatcher won lop prize for the worst shoes. prepare for the return to the Elizabethan Amy Motta age. Sounds! Shakespeare Cometh Soon LAYTON The annual Shakespearean Festival is nearing at Layton High and the sophomore students are hurrying with last minute preparations for the production which not only puts them in touch with the works of Shakespear but with the era he wrote about. Parents and sophomore stu dents are invited to attend the festive occasion on February 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the school. Julius Casesr, A Midsummer Nights Dream, Romeo and Juliet are among the plays that will be presented.- A wax museum will be featured in the common's area near the office. Some of the scenes offered at the wax museum will be Merry Wives of Windsor, Taming of the Shrew, Midsummers Night Dream and Romeo and Juliet. To lend to the Elizabethan carnival atmosphere strolling musicians will be playing a variety of instruments and vendor will offer tarts for a small price. Jesters will be on hand to amuse and puppet shows will highlight the evening. The students will be in tume for the evening. cos- The production is under the direction of the English department of the school. Sunset Junior Earns Its Computers Last October the students at Sunset Jr. High sold liquid soap to the community and were able to raise over $4,000. This money was used to buy three new Apple computers and $300 of software. Davis School District bought two more computers for a total of five new computers in the school. The school already had six computers. Zelva Goodrich, PTSA President for Sunset Junior High spearheaded this project. She wanted to make sure that students at Sunset had the benefits of a good computer education. Alvin Henrickson, principal of Sunset commends the students and the PTSA for the tremendous amount of work ahd support this project received. He indicated that the purchasing of new computers will become an project. Hendrickson said there will be classes to train the teachers after school. There will be about 15 hours of training time. The Davis District is in full support of the new computers and has provided additional programs and materials needed along with training for the teachers. 15P5T on-goi- ADRIENNE HAMMEL, (left) and Pardon, Silpasornprasit try out the new comput- - computers were bought from funds raised by the students, ers at Sunset Junior High School. The Sunset Pride Week Helps Achievements In competition last week, with the finalists from all regions in the state, he was named third place winner and was awarded a $50 savings bond, medal and PUNCH AND JUDY puppets will be a part of the fun when Layton High Sophomores put on the Shakespearean Festival. Ann Gifford (left), Davis Foy and or. 12-1- : exhibit symp- toms of everything sometime or other. However, if certain things become regularly noticeable or bizarre, then they could be possible danger signals: personality change - extreme irritability, sudden mood change, giddiness, lack of responsibility, waning interest in school, lower grades, truancy, disinterest in outside activities, withdrawal from family, loss of friends or hanging out with a different crowd, lying," avoiding the truth, signs of stealing, complaints from neighbors about g behavior, reports of abuse, physical signs such as ulcers, high blood pressure, kidney problems, of tc., evidence abuse, i.e., alcohol on the breath, slurred speech, dilated pupils, empty liquor bottles or drug, paraphernalia in his or her room. If you notice any of the above, DONT ignore the warning, signals or be overcome by fear, anger, guilt, shame, worry, indecision. In-- , stead, DO learn all you can and CALL a trained counsel- about' setting in . The Glender Spatten Club pitched in $30 to boost the total donation to $150 which was presented live on radio by honor society President Jimmy Larkins. The honor society is a service organization comprised of honor Last week was Pride Week for Sunset Elementary fifth graders and it began on the premise that . if a child can experience at least one successful event during the day, and he or she is recognized for some achievement no matter how small or great, he or she will feel a positive influence and self esteem will grow. From this base, other concepts can be built. Teachers at Sunset Elementary tried to see that every child has at least one successful experience with k every day. and try to meet the They-wor- on-goi- self-estee- At first, each child in the fifth grade was asked to make a special effort with their own image; i.e., clothing, hair, etc. to in- crease pride in himself. This Students Honored CLEARFIELD Two North. Davis Junior High School students have been chosen by the Roy Elks Lodge as students of the month. Honoree for November is Bi Bon, son of Roger and Connie Bon of Clearfield. He is treasurer, Tim Larsen. Advisors editor of the school newspaper, The Valhalla Star," president of are Ken Cook, Vivian Beattie Honor Society for the past the and Dan DHults. students. Those wishing the honor societys aid in community service are invited to contact any of the officers or advisors at Davis High. Officers arc: president, Jimmy Larkins; vice president. Emilee Bean; secretary, Heidi Heath; developmental needs of each individual. This is an project throughout the year. During pride week there were activities to help raise each The children child's learned to realize that everyone is unique and each individual has special talents that are of worth to society. y-- an progressed into making their classroom more beautiful through posters, bulletin boards and cleanliness. The children then worked to make their school and community a better place to live and a place that they could feel pride in. The children began to see the talents of those individuals around them; that each person was special, not only himself but everyone. An essay contest was culmina Open-shaw- . Other winners were: Curtis Hood, Jason Arroya, Andee Hebdon, Brandy Abel, Janica Salas and Brandi Christensen. Lakeview PTA to Meet ROY Richard Thornlcy, president of the Weber County School Board, will be the guest Named as winner in Decemspeaker at Lakeview Elementary ber is Yvette Montgomery, PTA meeting. The meetdaughter of Robert and Hilda School will be held Thursday Feb. 9. ing Clearfield. of Montgomery Yvette serves on the usher at 7 p.m. in the squad, the journalists stall and room. Second and third grade stumanages the volleyball team. will be performing that dents She has been a member of the Winners of the Reflec evening. Honor Societytwo vears and is a select English and History student. multi-purpo- - tion of the weeks activities. Each student was asked to write an essay on pride. The PTA was asked to select the three best essays and certificates were presented to winners at the pride party for all the fifth graders. The top three winners in the - contest were; Kristy Smith, Vale,. rie Robinson and Jackie se tions Contest will be honored. Nominations for next year's PTA officers may be made that evening. Ann Waddoups is chairman of the nominations committee and anyone wishing to make a nomination or have input on officers for next year should contact her at Valentines classroom parties 825-417- will be held on Feb. 14. 8. |