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Show Page Two - The Pyramid - December 1, 1999 Medicine cabinets need attention 01 GM SAN PALO, CA-- - Clean out the medicine cabinet once a year, stated Candy Tsourounis, an assistant clinical professor of pharmacy at University of California, San Francisco. "If a medication has expired, throw it out," said Tsourounis. "If there is no expiration date, " get rid of it after one year. To keep track, she recommends writing the date of purchase on any label without an expiration date. in The active ingredients diet suppleprescription drugs, ments, and herbal medications may break down over time and lose potency, she stated. Taking too little of a drug wont be effective whereas too much can cause adverse side effects. For example, low doses medication might of not prevent a seizure and expired antibiotics might not eliminate an infection. In some cases, the chemical make-u- p of the medication actually changes over time. The acetyl- Merrill Ogden Simpler Holidays I read a wire the report from one of services (Reuters) time Thanksgiving during which gave the results of a poll. Shortly before Christmas, 1,015 Americans were asked questions about Christmas. In the poll 91 percent feel that Christmas is too commercialized. The poll showed that 58 percent of the group have done things in the last three years to simplify their celebrations and to buy fewer gifts. Also 27 percent say they feel pressure to have a more elaborate or expensive holiday than they would like. If it werent for the pressure, 39 percent said that they wouldnt buy gifts, but would rather use the money to pay on existing bills or to just save the money. Another 35 percent say they would give gifts as usual regardless of the pressure. The poll was conducted by The Center for a New American Dream. I found them at their website. Their (www.newdream.org) that great story, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas." And I read: "And he puzzled three hours, till his puzzler was sore. Then the Grinch thought of something he hadnt before! Maybe Christmas, he thought, doesnt come from a store. Christmas Maybe perhaps means a little bit more!" If you want to get gift ideas that are creative and dont cost much, log on to their website. It really is an entertaining and interesting visit. The following is one of several anticommercialization of Christmas songs which appears there: Uh Oh. Were in the Red. Dear (sung to the tune of the Red Nosed Rudolph Reindeer) Uh oh, were in the red, dear; On our credit card it shows. Christmas is almost over, but the debit line still grows. Shopping like Santas zombies. Sent our budget down in flames. But all our Christmas spirit, helped the giant retail chains. I 'm so foggy Christmas Eve, wondering how we ll pay. Christmas doesn t seem so bright, when our fiances are tight. So here s a plan for next motto is: "Helping People Consume For Responsibly Their Families and the Planet." This group wants us all to shift year, lets forget the shopping and reduce our consumption. I spree. Lets give a gift of love, gather that their Christmas so all our Christmas gifts are motto is. "More Joy, Less free. Stuff." We talk about slowing The question is, "Do we down the commercialism of really want to do it?" Am I Christmas, but not many of us willing to have Santa bring my do anything about it. I have a kid flower pots and a bunch of son who has made it easy on seeds? Or homemade "Play me this year. Hes away from Doh? I dont know how that home and says he doesnt need will work. I believe that what or want anything other than a he still wants this year is the box of Fruity Pebbles, (His Nintendo game that he didnt favorite cold cereal) If all my Christmas chores were handled get last year. I do believe that this outfit that easily. makes a valid point. 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Periodical postage paid at UT and additional moiling offices. a Fast, Dependable Julie Y P A 427-327- 7 Cell or 0; 0 71.50-74.5- 850-90- 0; 0; containers d protect drugs from light and glass vials keep out oxygen, elements that can decompose active ingredients. It is fine to use a weekly pill organizer because of the short duration of time the medication is improperly stored. Nitroglycerin tablets are the exception, since they must be kept in the original Activities on the Sanpete County booking report are as follows: Nov. 16 Emilio R. Estrada, Moroni, was arrested in Moroni by the Moroni Police Department on a warrant out of Moroni Justice Court. Bail was set at $250. Nov. 18 Fountain Orwin, Dorothy Juab by in arrested was Green, Sheriffs the Sanpete County Department on a warrant out of Sixth District Court. Bail was set at $20,000. Christine L. Mylroie, Redmond, was arrested in Centerfield by the Sanpete County Sheriffs Department on warrants out of Cedar City and Roosevelt Justice Courts. Bail was set at $3,300. Nov. 20 Carlos Sigales, Ephraim, was arrested in Ephraim by the Mt. Pleasant Police Department on charges of intoxication and consumption by a minor. Bail was set at $660. Alfredo Vazques Calderon" Moroni, was arrested in Mt. Pleasant by the Mt. Pleasant Police Department on charges of assault and conintoxication, a minor. Bail, .as sumption by set at $1,585. Jose Alfredo Men' .a, Sci-piwas arrested ' ut. Pleasant by the Mt. Piquant Police Department oaharges of intoxication and illegal consumption. Bail was set at $570. o, Nov. 22 Juan Jusus Jimenez, Moroni, was arrested in Mt. Pleasant by the Sanpete County Sheriffs Department on charges of DUI not a drop, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of alcohol by an underage person and a warrant out of the Third District Court. Bail was set at $1,385. Nov. 24 Richard Dell Draper, Ephraim, was arrested in Manti by the Sanpete County Sheriffs Department on charges of theft. Booked and released for court. Nov. 25 Blaine R. Larson. Mt. Pleasant, was arrested in Mt. Pleasant by the Mt. Pleasant Police Department on the charge of intoxication. Bail was set at $200. Perez Francisco Serrano, Moroni, was arrested in Moroni by the Moroni Police Department on charges of no drivers license and no insurance. Bail was set at $475. Juan Murillo Gomes, Moroni, was arrested in Moroni by the Moroni Police department on charges of DUI, driving on suspension, no drivers license, no insurance and failure to yield right of way. Bail was set at $2,325. ' ' Nov. 28 t was Kelly Carpenter, Manti,' arrested in Ephraim by the San- pete County Sheriffs Department on charges of criminal mischief, intoxication and disorderly conduct. Bail was set at $1,035. Jackie Paul, Salt Lake City, was arrested in Gunnison by the Gunnison Police Department on charges of possession of controlled substance and possession of paraphernalia. Bail was set at $920. A tourist is a fellow who drives thousands of miles so he can be photographed standing in front of his car. Emile Ganest The first theater in the colonies opened in Williamsburg, Va in 1716. 0; 0 0. Advertisement Homeowners with money worries loans may qualify for low-intere- st LOANS: Direct lender loosens its requirements for homeowners who need money now. Have you been turned down for a loan? Do you need more than $10,000 for any reason? Are you paying more than 10 interest on any other loans or credit cards? 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PLEASAN- T- Clyde Bailey, central Utah area education center director, presented Central Utah Area Health EducaThe following tips are offered tion Center School Awards to for the holiday season. Avoid r North Sanpete Middle School at "buy now pay later" offers, they1 the North Sanpete School Board ' encourage spending money that meeting held Nov. 16. isnt there. Also avoid "skip Other Sanpete schools to are Ephraim payment" offers that will ulti-- 1 recieve awards Middle School, Gunnison Valley mately cause more interest and ' larger bills. Middle School, Manti High low-ratUse a major credit School, Gunnison Valley High card instead of high-rat- e departSchool, and Sanpete Academy. ment store cards. Middle schools were included Carry only two cards when this year as a result of Gunnison i shopping. Use one with a zero' School sharing 1999 balance for purchases to be paid Valley High School Award with the Gunnison st card " off in full and a Middle School to purchase equipfor purchases to be paid off over ,J ment for a microscopic biology ' time. class. Record all credit card pu- rIn the past, school awards chases in checkbook register.1 have been used to purchase mi' Subtract amount of each purchase start health career from the available balance. That ' croscopes. classes, sponsor field trips and way, when the bill arrives, the shadowing experiences, textbooks money will be set aside in the md provide emergency medical checking account for the bill to technician and certified nurses be paid in full. , assistant classes. 5; ers. Booking report awards 0; Just as many labels say, its best to keep medicine in a cool, dry place, out of the reach of children. It is also important to containkeep medicine in orignal glass container. 5. pyRnmiD 462-213- It could take as long as 13 years to payoff $841 if charged on a credit card and only the, minimum payment is made. The. calculation uses a conservative 14. percent interest rate with a 2 percent minimum payment. People tend to add to debt at this time of year instead of trying to find ways to pay it down according to Steve Rhode, presi- -' dent and of Debt Counselors. 5; Sanpete's Lauding Newspaper Telephone: anti-seizu- re ; 5; Deluxe (USPS ROCKVILLE, M- D- A survey of 1,000 people found that holiday shoppers will spend an average of $841 on gifts this year. The survey, by Debt Counselors of America, also showed that 64 percent of Americans will spend as much or more than last year on gifts. Debt Counselors is holding its annual Savviest Scrooge Contest November to gather during infor-- , more ideas. For thrifty gift mation go to www.GetOutOfDeb-t.or- g. 5; Cliff, FOR RENT the Holiday spending on the rise People should be wary of over the buying medications from an unfamiliar Internet source. The rapidly growing market is essentially unregulated. One doesnt know where the drugs were manufactured, they often dont have expiration dates, and they may not have been stored properly, she stated. One may be getting a product that hasnt been evaluated for toxicity and effectiveness and one can not be sure of what is in the product received. Wherever drugs are bought, make sure they come from a reputable supplier and have a alproper expiration date. Its idea to compare ways a good size, color, and shape of the drugs against the last prescription. Disposal of expired medication is also a concern. When discarding medication, the key aspect is to make sure other people dont gain' access to the old drugs. Flushing them down the toilet or concealing them in a brown paper bag and tossing them in the trash are two suggested ways. salicylic acid in aspirin, for example, turns into acetic acid, the main ingredient in vinegar. To ensure the shelf life of medications, dont put them in the bathroom medicine cabinet. Palintino Violins. Complete with bow Si case. Hand carved spruce top. Maple sides and back. Ebony finger board, pegs and chin rest. Fine tuner tail piece. SALE $129.95 Spring City Elementary, Fairview Elementary, Fountain Green Elementary, Moroni Elementary, Mt. Pleasant Elementary, North Sanpete Middle School, North Sanpete High School, Bus Garage, District Office, Learning Center and t he White Storage Building. Bids will be accepted until noon December 3, 1999 at the North Sanpete School Reg ret. I239.M COMPLETE. rent? These fiddles play Si sound great!!!! sizes 12, Why (8011-652-499- 4 Guitars, Fiddles, Banjos, The North Sanpete School District is accepting bids for the snow removal at Baes, Mandolins, Dobros District, ATTN: Claudia Christensen, 41 West Main, Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647. The North Sanpete School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. All decisions are final. . ! ; |