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Show Page Eight - The Py ramid - January 29. 2004 Should consumers be concerned about Mad Cow? David Hall Black FOUNTAIN GREE- N- David Hall Black, 32, returned to his Heav- enly Father, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2004. He was born in Provo on June 9, 1971, to Norman and Claudette Bertoglio Black. He married Donna Simmons; they were later divorced and he married his true love, Suzanne Alvey, May 16, 1997. He worked at Arch Coal and Kerry Lynn Construction. David loved hunting, fishing, snowmobiles, and He enjoyed camping with his family and friends. He did much service for the elderly and anyone in need. He is survived by his wife, Suzanne, and children: Jed, Jerika, Sydney, and Porter, all of Fountain Green; daughters Courtney Black, Spanish Fork; and Jessica Taylor, Salem. He is also survived by his Claudette mother and step-fathe- r, and Dee Henderson, Reno, NV; brother, Chad R. (Toni) Black, Genola; sister, Nikki (Brandon) Thomas, Florida; grandfather, Guss Black, Goshen; grandmother, Mary Bertoglio, Springville; grandmother, Juanita Felix, Springville; father and Tom and April mother Alvey, Salem; and many family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Norman Black; his grandmother, Lois Black; and grandfa- ther, Barney Bertoglio. Funeral services will be held to- day, Thursday, Jan. 29, at 11 a.m. in the Salem West LDS Stake Center, 695 South 300 West. Friends may call at the church from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m., prior to the services. Interment will be in the Salem City Cemetery. David will be truly missed by his family and friends. We love you, David. In lieu of flowers, donations for Davids family can be made at Zions Bank. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.walkerfamily-mortuaries.co- How to prevent pipes from freezin: by Richard Beard, USU Extension Agricultural Engineering Specialist LOGA- N- Winter has hit with a vengeance this year. It is important to bundle up and be prepared for the cold weather. Your pipes are no different. When unprotected waterlines are subjected to freezing temperatures for several hours, the water also freezes. As water freezes, it expands and can cause pipes to crack or split. Later, if the waterline has pressure when it thaws, a homeowner will have a water leak that can cause substantial damage. To understand the damage that can be caused from a broken waterline, imagine you have placed a plug in the kitchen sink drain, turned the faucet on high, and as water begins to run to the floor, you leave home for the day. This is similar to what will happen if a frozen water pipe cracks, thaws and sprays water inside your home while you are asleep or away. If the leak is inside a wall, below the floor or above the ceiling, it can be extremely difficult to get at, as well as expensive to repair. Consider these tips to protect your pipes: Explore various insulation options. Waterlines located in areas where tem- peratures commonly drop below freezing should be protected. In cases, many unprotected pipes, fittings and other plumbing equipment can be enclosed in preformed insulation sleeves. These sleeves resemble tubes and are available in varying diameters. Plumbing insulation is also available in formed shapes that fit snugly around plumbing fixtures. The insulation slips onto pipes and fixtures through slits that are cut the length of the sleeve or shape. Another insulating option is fiberglass. strips of foil-fac- These are wrapped around pipes and fixtures and secured in place with tape or wire. Cover pipes properly. For plumbing insulation to work properly, it must completely cover the pipes, fittings and fixtures that are exposed to cold temperatures. Insulation should fit snugly around the plumbing, and all insulation joints must fit tightly and be taped securely. Before installing insulation, make sure there are no water leaks that will saturate and render the insulation ineffective. Remember that insulation will not protect pipes from prolonged freezing temperatures unless there is some source of heat and or periodic water flow. Prepare waterlines if you leave your home unattended during the winter. It is best to turn off the water, shut down the water heater and drain water from the plumbing system. If it is possible, leave the furnace on and the thermostat set near 50. This will protect your home and belongings from harsh winter tem- peratures, and if a water pipe does break, the damage will be minimal. If you are going away for only a few days, have someone stay in the house if possible. This will eliminate the shutdown and startup procedures. Be cautious when thawing frozen waterlines. If your pipes freeze, a plumber may be your best contact. If you opt to do it yourself, shut off the main supply line first. Then open the faucet in the frozen line. If the waterline or faucet is frozen, begin thawing at the lamp, heat tape, hairdryer or towels soaked in hot water wrapped around the pipes. Be cautious when using electrical appliances in wet locations. To avoid bums, do not use boiling water to thaw pipes. Also, do not use an open flame to thaw frozen water-line- s, due to the fire hazard. If there is a chance a frozen water pipe will leak when it thaws, open other faucets in the house to drain water from the plumbing system. If a hot waterline or a main waterline serving the home freezes, it is often nec- essary to turn the water heater off. Keep buckets or other containers nearby to collect water when thawing frozen pipes. ning water technique. ing cold temperatures, runDur- home-owne- rs sometimes turn a cet on and leave the water running to prevent the waterline from freezing. Although this technique will work, it wastes water and should only be done when other, more permanent solutions cant be used. Also remember that hot waterlines will freeze and seldom is hot water left running. Teach adults and older children where the main water shutoff is located and how to shut the water off. Being able to do this in the event of a water leak can greatly reduce the damage to your home. fau- Counterfeit coupons no good SALT LAKE CIT- Y- If you are a coupon clipper, you may want to think twice when it comes to downloading coupons from the Internet. Homemade counterfeit coupons are circulating at an alarming rate on the Internet, according to The Coupon Information Center (CIC), a association of consumer product manufacturers. Dedicated to fighting coupon misredemption and fraud, CIC notes that retailers and manufacturers arent the only victims of coupon counterfeiting; innocent consumers who purchase or download counterfeit coupons can also be vicfit timized. Many retailers receive piles of coupons every day and get money back from manufacturers when people redeem them. But many stores have stopped honoring coupons printed off the Internet because they are tough to identify. Perpetrators have found their way around safeguards put in place to prevent counterfeiting. Scam artists often ( copy legitimate coupons from the Internet and change expiration dates, product names or the amount of the discount. Sometimes coupons that are printed in circulars are scanned or photocopied. The fake coupons are then distributed through Internet discussion groups and online auction sites. The Better Business Bureau urges consumers to use caution when purchasing cou- pons from auction sites. Oftentimes, coupons are sold in bundles with no way to tell which coupons are legitimate and which are counterfeits. CIC advises consumers against purchasing from any auctions involving the transfer of electronic files or und Internet, or limited, home-printe- coupons. Or, contact CIC for a list of free product counterfeit coupons. Call 703.684.5307 or visit the CIC web site at http : www cents-of- f . com . . Circulating counterfeit coupons is a criminal offense that can be prosecuted by federal, state or local law en 4 forcement, according to CIC. Dont risk costly penalties to save a few cents! BSE. Feeding meat and bone should recognize that on the basis of statistics or risk analysis, they are at a much lower risk of any problems related to mad cow disease than they are when they enter the shower, ride in a car or plane or attend a public function. The following are commonly asked questions about mad cow disease. What is BSE? Commonly called mad cow disease, bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) is a disease of cattle which causes a degeneration of brain tissue, inability to move or function normally and eventual death. What causes BSE? It is caused by a small piece of protein called a prion in the cattles brain that interferes with brain Creutzfeldt Jakob disease. may be Dont count on the informed. However, they functioning and gradually thawed using a space heater, heat that are not potential problems. Controls are in place for handling meat from older animals. What protective measures have been implemented to maximize food safety? Importing live cattle or ruminant animal products has long been prohibited from countries that have spreads within the brain. Does BSE affect humans? Yes. The disease in man is called new variant CJD or variant faucet. Gradually raise the temperature of the pipe so the ice will melt. When frozen plumbing is heated gradually, the trapped water will not boil and rubber or plastic faucet parts will not melt. Waterlines by USU Extension Committee SALT LAKE CITY-W- ith recent information that has surfaced, it is natural to have concerns about mad cow disease and the effect it may have on consumers. Because this concern involves our food supply, consumers should certainly become There have been approximately 150 people affected, most from the United Kingdom where BSE originated. All those afflicted with vCJD had the same genetic structure. This appears to indi- cate that those who do not carry this specific genetic makeup may have increased resistance to the disease. How is it transmitted? The transmission from cattle to humans comes from humans eating infected tissues or contaminated meat products. BSE was amplified in U.K. cattle by feeding rendered meat and bone meal from infected, slaughtered cattle to live cattle. The cattle tissues that are infective are brain, spinal cord and the retina of the eye. These tissues may contaminate other non-infecte- d, non-infect- ed tissues through mishandling or mixing. What is the incubation period? The incubation period in cattle is usually 2 1 12 to 6 years, so the peak of disease occurs in cattle 4-- 5 years old. In man, the incubation period is thought to be 8 to 10 years, but could be twice that long or longer. Why is age at slaughter an important consideration in regard to risk of BSE? Because of the long incubation period, infected cattle have rarely been found at less than 30 months of age. Approximately 80 percent of the cattle slaughtered in the U.S. are under 30 months old and would not be potential transmitters, even if the disease were present in this country. Most cattle are slaughtered at 8 months of age. Why is the concern for BSE 12-1- different than that of other pathogens in regard to food safety? The protein that causes BSE is not destroyed by the usual cooking methods that would control bacterial or viral foodbome illnesses. Although the protein does not multiply and increase in numbers during storage, it must be kept completely out of the food supply. Should I stop serving beef to my family? Beef remains an economical source of valuable nutrients, and the risk of buying beef containing BSE is extremely low to nonexistent. Most roasts and steaks found in stores are from young animals meal from cattle back to cattle has been prohibited since 1997. Brain tissue has been tested for many years on cattle that are most likely to have BSE, especially those showing impaired brain function. tency Test tenth grade students on February 3, 4,5 at the North Sanpete High School at 1:15 p.m. This test includes three major sections: reading, writing and mathematics. 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