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Show Thursday, March 22, 1984-Th- e Times-Pag- e 3 Pegscnt of Arts announces statewide youth crt competition FORK Utah AMERICAN Pageant of the Arts is pleased to announce the expansion of their annual Youth Art Exhibit to include participation of all Utah students grades kindergarten through 12. The exhibit had previously been limited to Utah County students. Entries from each grade will be accepted April 2 through May 1 in the following mediums: Oils, water colors, crayon, pencil, pastel, acrylics or equivalent. Sculpture works will be accepted, however, no crafts are AD eligible for this competition. paintings must be mounted. A $50 U.S. Savings Bond win be presented to a Sweepstakes Winner from each grade at special ceremonies to be held June 9, in conjunction with the gala opening night of the 1984 The Youth Art pageant season. Exhibit will continue through July 20, coinciding with the dose of the Pageant run. Certificates will also be presented to all participants whose work is selected for hanging in the This statewide competition will enable students to participate in a total art experience: Creating an art work, submitting it in a formal competition, plus the opportunity of winning awards and having this work viewed by some 28,000 patrons who traditionally visit the Youth Art Exhibit as part of the annual Utah Pageant of the Arts production. Entries will be accepted at the according to Marcia Peterson, chairman. Pageant Center, 454 North Center, Entries will be juried by a com- American Fork, or at Sabines, 19 mittee selected by Utah Pageant of East Main, American Fork. Each the Arts and will be judged on a school or class will be responsible for grade basis, with representative delivering entries, with completed works chosen to be hung in the entry forms, at either of the above exhibit. locations. There is no entry fee and student Additional information may be may enter one painting or sculpture obtained from Mrs. Peterson, 0 Each entry must be aconly. or Geri Draper, coordinator, companied by an entry form which is available from school principals or The Youth Art Exhibit is coteachers, or from Utah Pageant of the sponsored by the Utah Arts Council Arts, Box 111, American Fork, UT and the National Endowment for the 84003. Arts, Washington, D.C. tirTrrrrrTTTrttfrftfTTTitTTTrTntrrnnnnnr exhibit, 756-617- 756-472- 5. Early vision screen Veer old: Jecobi Tyson Gerhardt Jacobi celebrated his first year birthday on March 1st at this home, along with his family members. He is the son of Michael and Debbie Jacobi of 3424 South 8280 West, Magna. Helping him celebrate his birthday were his brothers and sisters Derek 6, Ian, 5 and Rebekah, 3. Tysons grandparents are Patsy Lane of South Salt Lake, Donald Lane of Colorado and Warner and Dagmar Jacobi of Iowa. Great Grandparents are Mary Fuller of Illinois, Fieldon Hohimere of Illinois and Karl and Anna Jacobi of West Germany. crude! to curing amblyopia The loss of vision in a childs eye is one of the most startling realities parents can face. Its even more difficult for a doctor to explain to them that this tragedy could have been prevented if they had been aware of the crucial importance of early vision screening for amblyopia, commonly known as lazy eye. During the early preschool years. the correction of amblyopia is one of the most successful and satisfying treatments achieved in preventive medicine. An eye test should be given to children when they are lf or four years old. The childs brain at this time is still in the process of developing the skill to use both eyes together. Complications may include severe viral pneumonia, but the usual problems of concern are those of secondary bacterial infection. This would usually be seen as bacterial bronchitis or pneumonia with ear or sinus oc curing frequently. Pneumonia would be suspected if there were a recurrence of fever or a relapse of symptoms occurs. Also, if shortness of breath, increase in cough or the production of breath, increase in cough or the production of puss or bloody sputum were noted concern about pneumonia would have to be increased. The most common course with the flu is gradual recovery; however, it is wisdom to seek physician evaluation to assure the absence of problem if the severity or duration of symptoms is excessive. The most' successful means of avoiding the flu is the flu immunization. Those most needing the flu shot are the aged and those with heart, lung or other chronic diseases. These are best given in the fall prior to the emergence of flu as it takes about 3 weeks to develop adequate antibody levels. Much research is being done into various other means of protecting against flu, but no consistently effective method is available as yet. What should you do with your flu? Rest. The body cannot heal if physically stressed in addition to fighting off invaders. Bed rest during acute symptoms and for 24 hours after fever subsides is a good rule of thumb. Take plenty of fluids and try to maintain humidity in the air via a humidifier. Decongestants may be helpful and cough suppressants may be needed, although physician evaluation may be necessary to rule out pneumonia which would be worsened by suppressing a cough. The flu season has arrived with a vengeance. Rumors, misinformation and old wives tales prevail when any discussion of the flu arises, so lets investigate this frustrating ailment. True influenza is caused by a group of viruses called the myxoviruses. The virus acts by being eaten by the body cells, then multiplying within the cells. At a certain point the virus clones gather along the cell wall and are released through the cell membrane into the body to do their work. Viruses are classified according to type of immune response the body generates to fight the virus by reacting to certain receptor areas on the virus membrane. The two main types of flu virus which cause epidemics are influenza A and B. Type A is the most common and is usually spread by n contact and airbom droplet spray. Epidemics usually occur about every three years with prevalence highest in school children. Those hardest hit are the very young, the old and those with underlying disease already present. The incubation period of the flu is about 48 hours. The onset is usually sudden beginning with chills and fever accompanied by prostration, generalized aches and pains (usually in the back and legs), and headache often centered around they eyes. Respiratory symptoms may be mild at first but later become the main complaint. In 2 to 3 days the main symptoms usually subside and fever ends, although weakness, sweating and fatigue may persist for several days or even weeks. . three-and-a-ha- If ambylopia goes untreated till the child is five or six years old, however, serious risks can take place. Partial blindness in the weaker eye can ultimately occur, and successful treatment take a much longer time. Eye doctors caution that by the time a child is seven to eight years old, amblyopia becomes permanent and is virtually incurable. , A new Utah law now requires that all children under seven years of age entering school for the first time must present a certificate signed by an eye doctor or other licensed health professional to verify that the child has been vision screened to detect amblyopia or other eye defects. Dont wait until school begins. By then, the condition could be very serious. Free vision screening clinics are Utah. being held throughout Safeguard your childrens vision. Contact your elementary school, local PTA, or public health department for details. Preschool vision screening is supported by the Utah State Office of Education, Division of Services for the Visually Handicapped : Unit, '" person-to-perso- Utah Utah Ophthalmological Society, Congress of Parents and Teachers, and Society of Superintendents, National Society to Prevent Affiliate. Blind-ness-Ut- State Dairy Princess and her attendants Royalty chosen at At the annual convention of the Utah dairy industry and Princess Pageant held at the Ogden Hilton, Miss Lana Houston, representing Garfield County, was chosen State Dairy Princess for 1984. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. Grant Houston and is currently attending Southern Utah State College in Cedar City. Along with being selected State Dairy Princess, she was also chosen by the other contestants as Miss Congeniality. This is the first time that the Dairy Princess was also given the honor of Miss Congeniality. Her attendants for the coming year are Teresa Small, Box Elder County, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Sevier Small; Shelley Barney, County, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Blake Barney; Stephanie Hills, Utah Spelling See . Dairy Princess Pageant Elementary spelling bee, . March THE MOTHER arthne ws, EARTH NEWS is a registered trademark of THE MOTHER EARTH NEWS. THE BEAUTY OF BULBS at fflsgna Elementary held and Ryan McMullin, Mrs. Loyola. Fifth grade: Jamie Lougy and Aneila Sadler, Mrs. Booth; Brooke 1984. Twenty finalists were winners in Sadler and Jamie White, Mr. Burt; their class spelling bees as follows: Brian Sadler and Heather Skoug, Fourth grade: Lisa Bonnell and Mrs. Pearson. Sixth grade: Jenny Elegante and Heather Hardman from Mrs. Crookstons class; Kristen McGowan Debbie Sparks, Miss Crandall; Rolana and Jeannie Thomas, Miss Frankes Cheng and Alison Friedle, Miss Croft ; and Jason and Clint Utley and Brandy Brown, class; Sally Jones Slaughter, Miss Johnson; Cody Case Mrs. Neilson. Magna their THEMOTHER e County, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. LaMar S. Hills; and Tricia Breit-weisof Weber County, the daughter of Mr .and Mrs. Breitweiser. Each of the girls will serve for one year, visiting elementary schools, promoting milk, cheese and other dairy products, visiting with city, state and county officials and in general being goodwill ambassadors for the dairy industry. 2, oiravgstai Sin) kirc yCseli; The twenty finalists showed their skills well, as they spelled for about one hour before the two finalists won out. The winner is Clint Utley, a 6th grader from Mr. Neilsons class. The runner-u- p is Alison Friedle, a 6th grader from Miss Crofts class. Certificates were presented to all participants and trophies given to the winners. little People who want bulbs that can be planted with little work and that require care should begin by growing hardy types, which can survive cold winters in the ground. This category includes some of our most beautiful flowers: narcissus, tulip, crocus, allium, anemone, camassia, lily of the valley, grape hyacinth, snowdrop, iris, snowflake, and a large number of lilies. bulbs hyacinth, amaryllis, canna, cyclamen, and gladiolus, for example will need to be covered with layers of mulch if they're to survive outdoors in a cold climate. And the tender types such as kaffir lily, cooperia, sparaxis, and heavily scented freesia may have to be taken up each year. (In mild climates, most bulbs can be as can even especially tender varieties in areas withtreated as hardy or out frosts.) Aside from a gentle hand, most bulbs demand little more than a sunny exposure and fairly rich soil with good texture and drainage (they'll usually thrive in raised beds). Most bulb gardeners, however, feed their charges bonemeal, which gives up its nourishment slowly and therefore closely matches the needs of the will also help porous growing plant. Peat moss, leaf mold, and other organic materials soil retain moisture, while builders sand can be used to loosen up earth that contains too much clay. When preparing a bed of flowers that you expect will all grow to approximately the same height, first remove a layer of soil down to the depth required for the plant in widest point, question (as a general rule, this is three times the bulb's diameter at its earth), add bone-mebut dig a bit deeper in sandy soil and a little shallower in at a rate of five pounds per 100 square feet to the bottom of the bed, place your bulbs in the pattern in which you wish them to grow and bloom, cover them with topsoil, and tamp this earth firmly. Spacing is mostly a matter of taste, since the bulbs as long as they don't actually touch and theres enough dont mind being crowded nourishment in the soil to support them. If youd prefer to produce clusters of color, dig small planting areas or even a number of closely spaced individual holes. To naturalize your flowers, you must forget boundaries and borders. Instead, gentthem in where they ly throw your future blossoms out by the mixed handful, then dig . may have fallen. bulbs thoroughly to stimWith any of these methods, water the newly tucked-iulate root growth and settle the soil. In cold climates, you should also remember to and tender varieties with layers of mulch. Once the shoots appear protect in the spring, water them deeply whenever the surface soil is dry. Remove your flowers, along with their stems, as they begin to fade. But cut off as little foliage as possible, since its from these leaves that the bulbs receive the nutrients that will insure the following years blooms. In fact, though it may look untidy to ' do so, you must allcw the leaves to die back naturally until they turn yellow. During this stage, you can spruce up the garden if you bind the fading plant tops together with rubber bands, braid the leaves, or camouflage the foliage with some annuals and will appreciate a perennials. 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