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Show THE April 8, 2004 PYRAMID Sanpete Life Amanda Barrett Brough chosen Green aidman as valedictorian at UVSC Fountain graduates SAN ANTONIO, TX-Force Airman David W. Cook, son of David Cook, Fountain Green, recently graduated from basic military training at Lack-lan- d Air Force Base. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization and military customs and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises and special training in human relations. In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Air Amanda Barret Brough, wife of Adam Brough, and daughter of Tom and Sherry Barrett, Fountain Green; has been chosen as the 2004 Valedictorian of the School of Business at Utah Valley State College. Amanda is a 2000 graduate of North Sanpete High School. She is currently earning a bachelor of science degree in accounting, carrying a 4.0 GPA. She will speak at the Annual Convocation in the David 0. McKay Events Center on April Harold and Jean Mickel, Spring City, have recently returned from serving in the South Dakota, Rapid City LDS Mission. They will speak at 10:50 a.m., Sunday, April 1 Garrett Corey Jensen, son of Corey and Arleen Jensen, Sterling, celebrated his first birthday April 1, 2004. Grandparents are Clair and Aria Otten, Sterling; Cathy Fox, Ephraim; Ron and Cheryl Brewer, Spring City. are Aleen Larsen, Sterling; and Bette Jensen, Ephraim. 1, 2004; in the Spring City Second LDS Ward. 30. She plans to continue her education in the graduate program at the University of Utah. y. in Amanda Brough Lisa Busby Sterling Scholar are You runner-u- p more than you eat NAPS How much do you really know about cholesterol? You probably know that foods high in cholesterol, such as eggs and butter, can raise your blood cholesterol level. But did you know that there are two sources of cholesterol? That's right. Cholesterol is absorbed into your blood stream in your intestine from the food you eat and it is also produced naturally in your liver. North Sanpete High School's Lisa Busby, daughter of Jim and Shauna Busby. Mt. Pleasant, received the Sterling Scholar Mathematics Runner-u- p award at the Sterling Scholar Awards Ceremony held on March 30. Lisa competed against other scholars in the Central Utah Region. The competition was held in Gunnison on March 23. Warning for consumers on k. For more information on the wo sources of cholesterol and available treatment options, vis- WASHINGTON, D.- C- A na- tional consumer advocacy group, Consumers for Respon- sible Credit Solutions (CRCS), is warning consumers that some commonly given advice offered to those seeking a credit counselor may not be all that good. In news stories, personal finance columns and even in government publications, consumers are often told to look for a nonprofit status, National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCQ accreditation, or the title "Consumer Credit Counseling Service" when seeking help with credit counseling. But as some 1,400 Utah consumers found out the hard way recently, those are far from certain guarantees for finding a good credit counseling agency. As the Salt Lake Tribune reported: The "Utah Division of Consumer Protection recently seized control of Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS) of Utah to investigate why more than $60,000 is missing from a trust account the agency set up to pay bills for clients trying to get out of debt. Acting on a court order, the agents entered the nonprofit credit counseling service's Salt Lake City office and told staff members gathered for a company-wide meeting that CCCS was closed and its bank accounts and assets were frozen. For four decades, Utahns with too many debts trusted CCCS to help them pay their bills and avoid bankruptcy. Each month, an estimated 1,400 Utahns sent money orders or cashier's checks to the company, which put the money in a trust account before paying clients' bills. Beginning in January, however, checks written on the trust account started bouncing and dents' bills went unpaid. Under the court order, CCCS President Scott McCagno is forbidden from any contact with CCCS or its bank accounts. He also must return all CCCS assets in his possession, including cell phone, credit cards and a 2000 BMW." The CCCS of Utah held many of the qualities frequently recommended: it was a CCCS, had been in existence for decades, had nonprofit status and until just weeks before being seized by regulators, was accredited it www.2cholesterolsources.com. Help Wanted wholesalers PIANO LESSONS Call Samantha Peel per lesson $7 Beginner-Intermedia- (435) te 462-396- 9 needed. Distriubute merchandies on No experience required. Visit: www.ebaymarketer.tcn for more information. . -- is rt Myrth Oldroyd, Fountain Green. , blindness. There are nearly 20.5 million Americans age 40 and older with cataract. In Utah, there are 114,2(X). "Cataract affects more than half of all Americans by the age of 80, so anything you can do to cut your risk is advised," added Malouf. UV radiation in sunlight, inhas and UV-cluding both UV-been shown to be harmful to the by the NFCC. This is not the first time the NFCC or its members have run into problems. The Federal Trade Commission has forced NFCC and its CCCS affiliates to disclose that NFCC affiliates serve creditors' interests because they often have creditors on their boards and are primarily funded by creditors, not con- m ' m 'V eft f m eye. Constant exposure to bright sumers. Earlier this year, the NFCC named former Allfirst Financial president Susan Keating as its new president. As reported in the Baltimore Business Journal, "Keating resigned from Allfirst in July 2002 after philosophical differences with Eugene Sheehy, who had just been named the bank's chairman. At the time, Allfirst was sorting through the fallout from a scandal in which foreign currency trader John Rusnak hid $691 million in currency trading losses at the bank." CRCS says consumers should always exercise common sense and ask a lot of questions before signing on with any credit counseling agency. CRCS suggests consumers ask whether consumers fund the credit counseling agency or if it is funded and controlled by their creditors. Consumers should ask about hours of operation, whether they can access their accounts online and whether they can reach a live person on the phone or in person. CRCS also recommends consumers learn more about the questions consumers should ask by going to the CRCS Web site at www.responsibIecredit.com F Braxton Kenneth Anderson, son i of K.C. and Karole Anderson, Mt. Pleasant, celebrated his first birthday, Feb. 23, 2004. Grandparents are Kenneth and Karen Hansen; and Bill and Ellen Lee, all . Mt. Pleasant; Larrey Anderson , and Eileen McDevitt, Twin Falls, ,, ID. Great grandparents are Myr- ,t na Nunley, Moroni; E.J. and Mary -Morgan, Paul, ID; Leah Jacobson, Mt. Pleasant; and Larry and , Retha Anderson, Twin Falls, ID. age-relat- credit counseling agencies That's why understanding what causes high cholesterol requires knowledge about the two sources of cholesterol and the role that diet, exercise and medication can play in helping to maintain healthy cholesterol levels. Lowering cholesterol Although a healthy diet and exercise are a great ways to help lower cholesterol, many patients still have high cholesterol levels. Even patients taking cholesterol-lowering cholesterol drugs, like statins, which work in the liver on one source of cholesterol, sometimes haven't lowered their cholesterol enough. In fact, 60 percent of all treated patients continue to have LDL, or bad cholesterol above recommended levels, which may increase their risk for coronary heart disease, the number one killer in the U.S. Cholesterol levels in the blood are controlled in two important places; the liver, which produces cholesterol and the intestine, where cholesterol is absorbed into the blood stream. While many commonly used medications reduce the cholesterol that is produced in your liver, there are also treatments available that work in the digestive tract to help lower cholesterol. Treating both sources of cholesterol is an option for patients to consider in order to reach their recommended cholesterol goals. An important thing that you can do is remember to talk to your doctor to find out what type of treatment, or treatments, if any, are right for you. What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a form of fat or 'lipid" found in the blood and all cells of the body. It is critically important in helping to form cell membranes, steroid hormones and bile acids. However, over time, excess LDL cholesterol can build up on the inner walls of the arteries that supply blood to the heart. These deposits form plaque, which can cause the arteries to narrow, making them less efficient at transporting blood. This condition, called atherosclerosis, restricts blood flow, which can result in heart Paul R. Gadilauskas, Jr. has been called to serve in the Mexico Guadalajara South LDS Mission. He will speak at 9:30 a.m., Sunday, April 11, 2004, in the Moroni LDS Stake Center. Grandparents are Vito and Ruth Gadilauskas; and William Parkhurst, all of Massachusetts. He will enter the MTC April 14. SALT LAKE CITY Cataract, cancer, corneal sunburn, crows feet; these are just some of the damaging effects that the sun can have on your health. Most people are aware of the risks of developing skin cancer from the sun, but are less aware that UV rays can cause damage to the eyes. Long-terexposure to UV rays has been linked to skin cancer around the eyelids. Sunscreen is essential to protecting your skin, but a good pair of sunglasses will help protect your eyes, said Colleen Malouf, president and CEO of Friends For Sight. One of the risk factors for developing cataracts is long-tim- e exposure to UV rays. Cataract is the most prevalent eye disease in the world and according to the World Health Organization, the leading cause of Brian James Simons, son of Kyle and Kristine Simons, Mt. Pleasant, has been called to serve in the Ukraine Donetsk LDS Mission. He will speak at 10:50 a.m., Sunday, April 11, 2004; in the Mt. Pleasant Fifth LDS Ward. Grandparents are Jim and Helen Thornton, Mt. Pleasant; Ross and Bonnie Simons, Salt Lake City. He will enter the MTC April 14. sunlight can damage the cornea, the clear outer part of the eye that allows light through to the retina; the lens, the part of the eye responsible for focusing; and the retina, the innermost layer of the eye that sends an image to the brain. The risk is greatest at midday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and during summer months. Anyone who spends long hours on the beach or skislopes without proper eye protection is at risk of developing photokeratistis, sunburn of the cornea. While it is not permanent, corneal sunburn can be extremely painful, result in temporary loss of vision and lead to the development of cataracts. Pterygium is another risk. Pterygium is benign tissue growth that starts in the white of the eye, but may extend to the cornea Eventually, the growth blocks vision and surgery is necessary to remove it. Athletes and people who work outdoors in the sun and wind are at greatest risk for developing this condition. Afton Jade Daley, daughter of Ja son and Rickie Daley, Oakdale, CA; celebrated her first birthday March 18, 2004. Proud grandparents are Rex and Sharon Daley, Lindon; Rick and Darla Phillips, Pleasant Grove. are Mardell and Mary Nielsen, Wales and the late Glade ts Lamb. Hospital births GUNNISON - Baltic's born in the Gunnison Valley lospital are as follows: I March 24 Caller Bail Mortensen, was born to Bart and Jennifer Mortensen, Gunni-- j A boy, son. J A boy, Bridger John Stevens, ' was born to John and Cassidee 1 Stevens, Gunnison. Andrea Peel, daughter of Dale and Maren Peel, Mt. Pleasant; received her Young Womanhood Recognition Award March 27, 2004; intheMt Pleasant Third LDS Ward. Gcrtdol our many friends and relatives: We express our deep appreciation to you for your love and concern during the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and To great-grandmothe- r, LaRae C. Dyches. We thank you for the food, visits, cards, money, so many beautiful flowers, help with the services, or in any way you helped us during this difficult time. Knowing so many of you cared, lightens our burden. May God bless you. Dean Dyches Family j Lordy, Lordy Linda will be 40!! April 13, 2004 Send gifts to: 495 North 100 West Mt Pleasant |