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Show f 6 The V SunNews. Wednesday. June 30. 1993 Suggestions to beat Don't let your child be a drowning victim this summer Parents sometimes place their child in danger of drowning by overestimating the childs ability to be safe around water, says Dr. Robert director of PriBolte, mary Childrens Medical Center Emergency Department That can lead to tragic results. In the past two summers 69 near drowning victims were treated at Primary Childrens. Fourteen of those children died. A common practice of leaving a child under the age of four in the bathtub with an older sibling has resulted in a number of drownings in Utah, says Dr. Bolte. No child under the age of four should be left in the tub without adult supervision, even for a few seconds. Two other common sources of drownings are open canals and five gallon industrial buckets. A five nt water. should be left unattended with a five gallon filled with water. Dr. Bolte cautions against another kind of misjudgment leaving a young child w ho has had swimming lessons alone in a pool or stream. We encourage all parents to give children swimming lessons, but you cant consider a young child drown-projust because he or she has had swimming lessons. Children under the age of 10 should always have adult supervision in and around water, regardless of their swimming ability. They sometimes lack the strength or judgment to play safely in or near age 15. Following are some tips to help safeguard your child against drown- Nationwide, for every child who drowns, four children are hospitalized for near drowning. During a five year period drowning was the second leading cause of injury and death in the U.S. for children under - ing: If you have a swimming pool in your yard, install a four-side- d fence that isolates a swimming pool from the house and yard. This type of fencing has been shown to decrease the number of pool injuries by more than of 50. For infants and children through age 4: Never leave children alone in bathtubs, spas, or wading pools, near irrigation ditches, post holes or other open standing water. Dont leave children in the bathtub supervised by an older sib- Hot July Specials! Swimming lessons for children under four will not provide drown-proofin- g and may lead to a false sense of security. Pool covers are not a substitute for four-side- d fencing. Parents should leam CPR and should keep a telephone and emergency equipment (such as life preservers, life jackets, shepherds crook) poolside. U.S. Flag Set Includes 3x5' flag and 6' sectional metal pole. Mounting hardware included. 81623 For children to 12 n 3001419 Open July 5 Closed July 3rd tor iunnison Activities S'y Rasmussen's Ace Hardware Myz ' HomfcS, 435 $ Main Gunnison 528-7- 5 13 Utah is a desert state, but there is always lots to see Utah is a desert state. Many people tend to think of the desert as being some sort of wildlife vacuum. However, nothing could be further from the truth. Watching wildlife in the desert can be a very rewarding experience. There are some special years: of Shatterproof lens. switch. Includes 6 volt battery. Push-butto- S Children need to be taught to swim. In addition to rules for safe swimming in pools, parents and children need to know safety requirements for swimming in natural bodies of water, such as lakes, streams, rivers, and oceans. Swimming lessons for chilthem and dren will not drown-promay lead to a false sense of security. Children should never swim alone without adult supervision. Children should use approved flotation devices when on a boat or when playing near a body of water. Children need to understand why jumping or diving into water can result in injury. Children should refrain from walking, skating, or riding on weak or thawing ice. Adolescents 13 to 19 years: In addition to the previous 1 Lips, teens should bccounselcdabput the dangers of substance abuse and swimming, diving and boating. tyEVEREADY. Floating Lantern COOL: This youngster knows how to cool off on a hot summer day. "Learn to Swim classes are offered at the Salina Pool, and parents are urged to see that their children learn to swim - and learn pool safety. ling. VALLEY FORGE nr stress gallon industrial bucket filled with water or cleaning solutions is heavy enough that it will not tip over if a toddler falls into it. Toddlers large heads mace them top heavy, and if they fall into this size bucket they often cannot get out. No toddler situations that pose considerations to be given to this activity in order to be successful. Most of the animals living in the desert find the summertime temperature from midmoming to late afternoon to be intolerable. So do most normal human beings. Many species find shelter underground during these hours and only choose to be active duringdie evening and early morning. But during those times of peak activity, you can find a myriad of interesting critters to see or photograph. Among my favorite things to do is get up early in the morning and spend one or two hours around sunrise just wandering in the desert, ; r- ' 7'" . j danger to birds. This mi gbt take the form of moving a pole, building suitable Vest, from fligk alternative nesting desert to thick nearby, or other stands of timber, strategies. speaks his piece Former Salina resident, Met Johnson now makes his home in New Harmony, Utah and has been elected State Representative for his area. The hardline Republican recently led an assault on Utah Division of Wildlife Resources policies during a public meeting held in When Millard County Fillmore. Chronical correspondent Kate Hildebrand asked of what material his cowboy boots were made, he answered "Liberal Democrats!" tonxisiar nesting places that provide high, unin- terrupted views of And three. ..we surrounding terrain. get our own employ- Occasionally, ees involved in unde- this natural habitat rstanding and being places them in danger when they choose to build the eyes and ears of s the company when it jrULMfi pole-to- p perches near power lines. Monte comes to wildlife ft liiBfitfifo AWt protection. fPluttrljjlifYi PacifiCorp wildlife biologist, prevent accidental contact of birds and power lines. Our effort to minimize contact can dive at a breathtaking I75mph. accidents we rely on a close working wildlife agencies and other groups to help us 1. per- sonnel that go out there and i n t discover where problems might exist. Two, we move modifying poles to make them safer for birds. to correct Its a s wildlife ways to Of Salina Meeting the spiritual needs of the entire family Bible answers to contem porary questions are also actively involved in programs associated with ironmental wide. ed options open to you and it will become easier to find a job because your skills will be more marketable. Entry level averages for some summer jobs include: Fast food worker, $4.44; Construction laborer, $5.25; General office clerk, $4.87; Sales clerk, $4.58; Warm, Friendly Local env- People stewardship on all facilities company Composting is natures way of breaking down vegetative matter into soil additive and a nutrient-ric- h conditioner. Composting can be as simple as placing grass clippings and leafy wastes in a pile in the comer of your yard and letting nature take its course. USU Cooperative Extension Waste Management Specialist Kitt Farrell-Po- e offers these thoughts on composting. Composting is the most practical and convenient way to handle your yard wastes. It can be easier and cheaper than bagging the wastes and taking them to the curb for trash a Can 529-304- 0 ' mor Vltftom .ULijiiniiiii'in ifliinii'iffirr r - or S2MSS4 for Information lwy wlcoml Receptionist, $5.33; Waiterwaitress, $3.18 plus tips; Landscape laborer, $5.00; Sprinkler installer, $5.60; Recreation worker, $4.35; Child care attendant, $4.25; Farm worker, $4.87; Grocery clerk, $4.52; Car wash attendant, $4.25. Dont be afraid to apply for a job you feel you arent fully - quali- fied for you may be underestimating your skills. Confidence and determination are essential to a successful job search. There are opportunities out there you must be to take the time willing and exert the energy to find them. Utah Labor Market Report - Anything that was once alive can be composted. Care must be taken when composting kitchen scraps. Vegetable and fruit scraps, coffee grounds and egg shells may be added to the pile but should be thoroughly incorporated into the soil to avoid odors. Dont use meat, bones or fatty foods such as cheese, salad dressing, cooking oil. They are compostable, but they attract animals, create odors and are slow to decompose. They might carry disease causing organisms. The Sevier County Extension Office has some plans and directions on construction your own compost pile for a minimal fee. Call them at 896-926-2 ext. 275 for more Informal Bible Study Wednesday Evenings, 7:00 pm Refreshments & Nursery Provided -- Salina THE RIGHT KIND OF ENERGY .u Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Service -- 11 a.m. 165 South 400 East h UTAH POWER Reunion. We apologize. Composting works with you for a great garden Compost helps improve your soil and the health of your plants. team protect birds, but fishery enhancement, land management and overall tourists who continue to visit Utah and its parks and recreational sites continue to contribute to that growth. Realistically, where should a kid go to look for the best summer job? Most summer jobs available to semi-skillyouth are unskilled and As you get older and occupations. more experienced there will be more . biologists, like Monte, provide the right kind of energy to find Wow! Did we ever goof! In the June 23, 1993 issue of the Salina Sun we reported on the 58th year class reunion for former students at North Sevier High School. The date in the headline should have read NSHS Class of 1935 58th year .ur 1 pickup-- effort that is paying off in reduced bird mortality." PacifiCorp pretty straightforward: relationship with local The Peregrine Falcon say build nesting platforms or deals firsthand with bow to One, cant enough about our own Garrett, is I Correction What jobs are available for those looking for summer work Former resident birds of prey seek Lizards scurry about, Jackrabbit and desert cottontails bound from behind the shrubs. Ground squirrels run from one hiding place to another. Birds flit here and there. The desert in the early morning hours is alive with animals trying to cram in a full days activities before the temperature rises to brutal levels. Desert animals are unique in their ability to stand the harsh conditions that confront them daily. This makes them interesting to observe and to study. A visit to the desert can be enhanced by first paying a visit to the library and researching what you may see. The more you know about what you are looking at, the more you will enjoy the experience. Lynn Chamberlain, I & E Specialist, Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR). s'-- During the past 15 years Utah experienced an average net gain of about 5,000 new nonagricultural jobs each year during the months of June, July and August. A net increase of about 6,000 new nonagricultural jobs is expected this summer. The construction and building trades have increased 15.5 percent which means 4,400 additional positions available this year. Fortunately for Utahs youth these are the two industries that provide many summer jobs. The service industry also continues to grow and the thousands of a Desert animals are brightly colored as a rule and usually easy to see. A MATTER OF TERMINAL STRESS. If you spend a good part of your day working on a computer terminal, youve probably experienced some of the back pains and headaches that long, intensive sessions can cause. A recent Mens Health magazine article listed several exercises to beat terminal stress: Deep breathing. Breathe in slowly through your nose. Hold for two seconds, then exhale through your mouth. Repeat this process several times. 2. For head and neck relief turn your head slowly from side to side and look over each shoulder. Hold each turn for the count of three. Repeat five to seven times. 3. Shoulder roll. Roll your shoulders forward five times using a wide circular motion. Then roll your shoulders backward, repeating the process five to 10 times. 4. Upper back stretch. Fold arms in front of you. Raise your them to shoulder height, then push your elbows straight back. Hold a few seconds. Repeat five to 10 times. 5. Lower back flex. While sitting, slowly bend your upper body between your knees. Hold there for a few seconds, then sit up and relax. 6. Wristrelief. Hold your arms straight out in front of you. Raise and lower your hands, bend at the wrist to stretch the muscles in your forearm. Repeat several times. 7. Hand and finger help. Make tight fists with your hands. Hold for a second. Then spread your fingers as far apart as you can. Hold for five seconds and repeat Presented as a public service by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Utah. South Sanpete Baptist Church in Sterling Pastor Mika Bardon - 528-30- 1 5 |