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Show Wednesday, April 14, 1999 tEfye to Duab (ScGGui7 Each year, during the month of health care providers. The AmerApril an army of American Can- ican Cancer Society continues to cer Society Community Crusade be the largest volunteer health volunteers have united to reach organization in the world. The annual Community Crumore than 250,000 Utah households with lifesaving information sade, a campaign, is and an invitation to join in the one of the broadest educational tools of the American Cancer fight against cancer. Since 1913, concerned citizens Society. It is also one of the most have banded together to provide successful tools to raise research door-to-do- or Page 5 extend hope and help to fellow Utahns, please welcome the volunteer that comes to your door and give generously. Donations may also be sent to the American Cancer Society office (941 East 3300 South, Salt Lake City, invites all Utahns to join the UT 84106). If you have any quesfight against cancer by becoming tions, please call Helen Utley at volunteer Crusaders. With your or dedication as part of the AmeriThere is only one American Cancer Society Community can Cancer Society. Crusade in raising dollars and awareness right in your neighborhood, I believe that cancer will soon be a thing of the past, says Hawkes. Hopefully, a terrible memory of the 20th centu- - (racc:co ocDE3C3nCui7 Nephi, Utah im0-Vfc- is comScag sSfafe Briefs-- . Child Abuse Child abuse is everyones problem and touches every segment of society. On April 19th at 6:30 p.m., KSL Televisions Family Now will examine this devastating problem in a special program, Suffer the Children. Funeral services today tor Holley Tharp Child Care ITleefing Child Care Resources and Referral Western Region agency will conduct an orientation meeting for persons interested in becoming child care providers on Thursday, Apr. 15, at 10 a.m. at the Workforce Service North Building, 201 East 500 North in Richfield. Call prevention and early detection and outreach dollars. Former Miss America Shar-len- e y-guidelines, patient services and As Utah grows, so does the Wells Hawkes, the honorary resource information, research Holley Leann Tharp, age 25, of for American Cancer Socineed for most current the and the Societys funding, chairperson East Carbon, Utah, passed away To services. and cancer updates and findings for Community Crusade in 1999, ety programs Thursday, April 8,1999. oyo GOKSGIna OOTI7 A woman's eyes but are more than ly G0u0?0sto comfortably and tions. Prevent Blindness Utah d windows to the world; their eyes styles provide adprovide a reflection of overall ditional protection. An additionhealth. When sight is lost to cat- al bonus wearing sunglasses aracts, that reflection of vitality prevents wrinkles. is lost. Stop smoking. Cigarette "The increase weve seen in smoke is known to contain subwrap-aroun- questions from women about their eyes has skyrocketed in the last year or so, said Colleen Malouf, president and CEO of Prevent Blindness Utah. "There are many measures women can take to protect their eyes from cataract formation. How do you lower your risk of cataracts? Wear sunglasses to reduce exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Good quality sunglasses offer the best UV protection for your eyes, and glasses need not be expensive to be effective. Prevent Blindness Utah recommends choosing sunglasses that block 0 percent of all UV rays. Sunglasses should fit snug- 99-10- recommends thorough eye examinations every 4 years for peo2-- and every 2 ple ages for those and older. 65 years For those who may already have cataracts or have a history stances that interfere with the of cataracts in their family, Preeyes antioxidant defense mech- vent Blindness Utah wants to anisms. Recent studies have put your mind at ease. Removal shown that the more you smoke, of the cataract has become a relthe greater your risk of cataract. atively routine surgery with Lower your alcohol consump- nearly zero recovery time. tion. Scientists have found that 'People have a normal apalcohol consumption, greater prehension toward any type of than moderate, in the body caus- surgery, said Dr. Alan Cranes significant progression of all dall, professor of ophthalmology at the University of Utah types of cataracts. Eat healthy food. Nutrients and the Moran Eye Center. called antioxidants (such as viHowever, you should never tamins A, C, E, betacarotene and allow cataracts to get in the lutein) may help the lens to pro- way of the activities you enjoy tect itself. Research suggests eat- in life. Dr. Crandall suggests ing plenty of fruits and vegeta- an open discussion with your bles, especially dark leafy ophthalmologist about your concerns. greens, each day. Have regular eye 40-6- 1-- 4, 1. RAC She was born Nov. 10, 1973 in Price to Karen Haney and LeRoy Tharp. She graduated from East Carbon High School and served an LDS mission in the Seattle CdggCuuds fiCue Cat Show The 24th annual Cat Fanciers Association cat show will be held April 17 and 18 at the Utah State Fair Park in the Promontory Building from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Promontory Point Cat Club is a nonprofit organization that promotes responsible pet ownership. Honlh Poetry will take Celebration of place on April 20, 7:00 Poetry p.m. at the main Salt Lake City Library, 209 East 500 South. The 1999 Annual Utah State Poetry Convention will be held 7 at the Airport Holiday Inn. Call April 16-1- verify compliance with checkpoint wildlife regulations in the Strawberry Valley of Wasatch County will operate June 6, from 2 to 7 p.m. The checkpoint will be located on the West Side Strawberry Road, 12 mile south of U.S. HWY 40, on U.S. Forest Road 058. Call 801-489-56- CJovr fccbico bora to eras cocplco Daughter born April 6, 1999, to John and Mary Horrocks of Nephi. She will be named April Marie Horrocks. Her grandparents are Demont and Carrol Horrocks of Nephi, and Will and Ruth Christensen of Provo. are Amanda Hancock of Spanish Fork, Maude Kirby of Salt Lake City, and Andrew and Marion Kirby of Orem. Great-grandparen- ts Daughter born March 30, 1999, to Christopher and Taska Mickelson. She will be named Ellie Blake Mickelson. Her grandparents are Justin and Debbie Winn of Nephi, Richard and Lynn Stott ofSalt Lake City, and Jan and Pennie Mickelson of Manti. are Beatrice Winn, and Ned and Mattie Sperry, all of Nephi, Jim and Nita Hansen of Arizona, Max and Irene Palfreyman of Sandy, Nora Mickelson, and Sara Great-grandparen- ts Harmon of Manti. handlers. An even greater number, 24 (123) were associated with day care centers. Reports of hepatitis B cases decreased from 93 in'1997, to 66 the outbreak. in 1998. Of the reported cases Two cases of rubella were re- 63.6 were male and 68.2 were 9 ported in 1998. There were six years old. reported cases of Haemophilus During 1998, 23 perinatal hepinfluenzae disease in 1998, an atitis B carriers were identified increase from three in 1997. No statewide. A total of 5 1 household cases of measles or polio were and sexual contacts were identified and evaluated. reported in 1998. The number of enteric diseasReports of hepatitis C ines reported to the health depart- creased from five cases in 1997 ment increased slightly in 1998. to 22 cases in 1998. No cases of Cases of E coli 0157:H7 in- hepatitis D or E were reported creased from 58 cases in 1997 to in 1998. Once again we would 76 cases in 1998. Cases of urge health care providers to test shigellosis continued to decrease individuals presenting with hepfrom 103 cases in 1997 to 48 in atitis rather then relying on a 1998. Reported cases of clinical diagnosis. decreased 6.7 According to the Bureau of from 222 cases in 1997 to 208 HIVAIDS Tuberculosis and Refcases in 1998. The number of gi- ugee Health, 143 AIDS cases and ardiasis cases remained nearly 52 new HLV positive individuals the same at 290. Cases of salmo- were reported during 1998. nellosis increased by 31.4 (356) AIDS deaths documented in in 1998 from 271 a year ago. Just 1998 were 59 fewer than in over 55 of the salmonella iso- 1997. This downward trend in lates were Salmonella enteritidis the number of AIDS deaths in (196) compared to 42 (115) in Utah follows national trends. 1997. Meningococcal disease reIn 1998, 195 cases of hepatitis mained essentially unchanged at A were reported, a 64.5 reduc- 15 cases in 1998. Cases were tion from the year before. Salt evenly distributed throughout Lake County accounted for only the year with no mjor outbreaks 32 percent (62) of the cases in identified. The ages of the 1998 Utah. cases ranged from one month to Of the total number of hepatitis A cases identified during draMystery!: A Certain Justice, a gripping three-hou- r ma based on P.D. James critically acclaimed 1998 bestsell7 Thursdays, April er, premieres on at 8:00 p.m. KUED-Chann- ; 1998, 11 (6.6) were found to be See Health on page encores on at 8:00 p.m. at Iron Mission State day hike to nearby iron Park in Cedar City. Call i "Hen Ih cf a Thousand Decks" For the tenth consecutive year, Deseret Book is sponsoring the Month of a Thousand Books donation program. The k program marks the beginning of the program Office the Utah of State Education, Deseret sponsored by Book, KSL Television and Radio, Deseret News, and Salt Lake Observer. A kick-of- f event will take place April 24 at the Fort Union Deseret Book store from 9:30 to 1 IKK) a.m. Hook-a-Boo- Robert L. Belliston Services held for Robert Dolliston Nephi 4-1- 1 Klorse arena, if weather permits. If you have any questions, contact Julie Sutherland at Terrie 4 Vickers or Jamie Club practices to 623-070- 4, 623-028- begin Robert L. Belliston died April Coombs 9, 1999, in St. George of compliThursday, April 15, will be the cations of diabetes. He was born first practice for the spring seaMay 9, 1928, to Genevieve son of the Nephi Horse Greenhalgh and Albert Leland Club. Anyone interested in parBelliston in Nephi. He married ticipating needs to sign up at the Dorothy Taylor on Nov. 12, 1946, Extension office and pay the in Levan. She died Feb. 15, 1999. $6.00 dues before 5:00 p.m. that He 4-- 623-119- 5. H was a member of the day. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y h Participants must be in Saints. He coached baseball and at least 8 years grade for many years. He was a welder old to and must have and retired from U.S. Steel a horseparticipate and equipment. Geneva Works. Practice will be in the outdoor He is survived by his mother, Genevieve Boyson of Orem; two sons, Ted of Provo, and Bob 3rd-12t- (Cheryl) of Orem; a daughter, Wendy (Larry) Stuver of St. George; seven grandchildren; 7 two uE0!inro PREMIER STEEL broth- n; ers, Paul Belliston and Bruce Belliston of Orem, and Steven Bigler of Provo; and one sister, Cheryl Christensen of Provo. He was preceded in death by a son, Randy, and his father. Funeral services were held April 12, 1999, at the Provo North Sixth Wards Chapel. Interment, Provo 1.800-973-336- 6 Dealerships (3D Available! d City Cemetery. From page 4 I S tJ I! GQuCd High School. They performed several numbers from their upcoming production of Die Pi . ratei of Penzance . Arts and crafts were submitted by club members from throughout the district. Winners were announced during the luncheon. Iris Ferre received an award for painting, and Mariann Gibson received an award for needlework. The State Convention of GFW C of Utah will be held April I in Delta. 29-Ma- COPY Ranger April mines 491 8844 Cctd 7 Monday, April 19, el Dart Ranger On Bart leads a 17, -- 1862 W. Alvoy Drive (560 South), Mapleton KUED-Chann- I First-Fourth-an- Custom Furniture 9, The American Experience: Troublesome Creek: A Midwestern, winner ofthe Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury Prize, food is 15-2- el "Troublesome Creek" 20-3- campy-lobacterios- James P.D Gtopairtoaomfl off DtoaDffCa poDoocoo B COO Vogp On Qguuglv religious fundamentalist group. Both adults and children were affected. A low immunization rate in a relatively closed community may have contributed to 4. Wildlife Checkpoints An administrative to Price, and Nelda Haney of Nephi. Funeral services will be held Wednesday (today), April 14, 1999, at 11 a.m. in the Jordan Oaks LDS 2nd Ward Chapel, 7875 South 4000 West. Interment in Vine Bluff Cemetery, Nephi, Utah, at 2:30 p.m. dDtoCa Based on preliminary data, the big story in 1998 was an outbreak of pertussis that resulted in 289 confirmed and probable cases. The outbreak occurred in two locations, Salt Lake and Washington Counties, among a Heeling Central Region will meet April 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Spring-vill- e Art Shop Building, 443 South 200 East. Mission. She attended Utah State University where she was working toward a degree in Elementary Education. She is survived by her parents; sisters, Shelly (Anthony) Bueno of Kearns, Suzanne (Derick) Zorn of Sandy, Jennifer (Robert) Esquerra of Parker, Arizona, and Jessica Haney of West Jordan; Brothers, Todd (Tina) Tharp of Sandy, and James Tharp currently serving an LDS mission in the Utica New York Mission; grandmothers, Neva Smith of examina- - . y Ton Free (888) 343-228- 8 Internet Service 56k V.90 Modems, World WideWeb, Web & Client Baced News, Home Pages, Tech Support il. Still Only $14.95 Unlimited The National Internet Service Provider With a Loci Presence |