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Show ommunity ews A2 • WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2009 - N E W S - Spanish Fork 280 North Main St. Spanish Fork, UT 84660 Lane Henderson Publisher Namon Bills Editor Dana Robinson . Assoc. Editor Dianna Nelson . . . Art Director The Spanish Fork News is published each Wednesday for $37.50 per year in area and $41.50 out of area by J-Mart, 280 North Main St., Spanish Fork Utah 84660. Email stories to editor@sp forknews.com Email ads to ads@spforknews.com Call us at 794-4964 POSTMASTER Send address changes to Spanish Fork News 280 North Main St. Spanish Fork, Utah 84660 The entire content of this newspaper is Copyright © 2009 Spanish Fork News. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of the editor or publisher. THE SPANISH FORK NEWS (USPS 024716) is published weekly for $37.50 per year by JMan Publishing, 280 North Main St., Spanish Fork, UT 84660. Periodicals Postage Paid at Spanish Fork, UT. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Spanish Fork News, 42 East 300 North, DEADLINES Weddings, anniversaries, missionaries, 1st birthdays, articles, photos, letters to the editor Friday, 12 p.m. Teaching children about dental health Happiness is Homemade Marilyn M. Atwood Happiness is visiting your dentist and getting the good news: no cavities! Unfortunately for me, this didn't happen. My youngest son. Dr. Richard, gave me an exam and informed me that there was decay under two of my old gold crowns. My gold fillings are special to me and have lasted a long time. I was sad at the thought of replacing them. My husband, Dr. Mike, talked me into trying a new technique where he makes a porcelain crown in his office and in one visit the tooth is restored. He replaced the old crown with a "Cerec" crown and it has been wonderful! Visiting the dentist regularly can be a positive experience for your children. Regular cleanings, fluoride treatments and exams are the best way to prevent decay and and help your children realize that the dentist is their friend. If they do have cavities, he can fix them using painless techniques so the children don't experience a lot of pain. The dental hygienist can teach them proper techniques for brushing and flossing so they can keep their teeth clean and free from plaque. The dentist and hygienist can help, however parents are primarily responsible to help their children HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING • Service • Furnace Replacements • A/C Add Ons • Green Sticker • Financing OAC establish good dental health habits. Young children need supervision with brushing their teeth until they are old enough to dress themselves and tie their own shoes. They need supervision with flossing until 10 years of age. I let my young children brush their teeth the best they could and then I would look for any "sugar bugs" that they missed, actually brushing them one more time. If a child is not brushing well, sealants on the chewing surface of the molars can help prevent cavities in the hard to reach places. Parents who brush and floss regularly teach children by example. Parents should help children choose healthy snacks to eat in between meals, like the fruit salsa recipe below. Candy use to be the biggest problem, but today, soda (sometimes called "liquid candy") is creating a bigger health risk, especially with teenagers. Teens currently drink twice as much soda as milk when compared to twenty years ago. Studies have shown that teenage girls are not getting enough calcium which is so important-for bone development. The health risk here is osteoporosis and broken bones. Some teens think that drinking diet drinks will eliminate the sugar that causes decay. How wrong they are! It is the acid in soda that weakens the enamel leaving the tooth vulnerable to decay. Some people use cola drinks to clean the engines in their cars. If the acid in soda can remove rust off engines, imagine what it can do to the enamel on your teeth. Have your teenagers watch a video and read an article at www.dental-health.com. Haatlng & Cooling Systsms WHATEVER IT TAKES Courtesy photo DENTAL HEALTH PUPPET SHOW: Puppet shows will teach children about dental health at Spanish Fork and Salem schools on Feb. 24 and 27. Look for the link "tooth enamel issues." It may have a lasting impression when they see what can happen if they continue to sip on soda throughout the day. February is National Children's Dental Health Month sponsored by the American Dental Association. During this month, dental spouses volunteer to help teach children about dental health. For the last four years, I have been helping present a fun and educational puppet show that is a great way to entertain children and at the same time teach them about the importance of taking care of their teeth. This year we will be visiting Riverview Elementary and the American Leadership Academy in Spanish Fork and Foothills Elementary and Mt. Loafer Elementary in Salem. Teachers and parents, let's do what we can to get the message to our kids. A beautiful smile will improve their appearance and self image. It will give them confidence to share their smile, bringing happiness to everyone around them. Fruit Salsa 1 or 2 apples, peeled, cored and diced 2 cups diced fresh strawberries 3 kiwis, peeled and diced 2 tsp. lemon juice 2 Tbsp. brown sugar 3 Tbsp. freezer strawberry jam 1 /2 tsp. cinnamon (optional) 1 cup cooking oil 6(10 inch) flour tortillas 1/4 cup white sugar 2 tsp. cinnamon In a medium bowl, mix together apples, strawberries, kiwis, lemon juice, brown sugar, jam and cinnamon if desired. Cover and chill in the refrigerator approximately 20 minutes. Heat oil to 375 degrees. Slice flour tortillas into triangles. Carefully place tortilla triangles into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Place white sugar and cinnamon in a large ziplock plastic bag. Drop fried tortilla triangles into the bag and shake to coat. Serve the cinnamon chips warm with the chilled fruit salsa. To lower the fat content, brush the tortillas with oil on both sides, sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar mixture, cut into triangles and bake at 400 degrees for about 8 minutes or until done. Events in Benjamin Finding the silver lining in our lives 'Round and About Benjamin Kathleen Olsen bryant Covering what matters most Remember the special meeting tonight Wed. Feb. 18, concerning the possibility of Benjamin incorporating. Explanations will be made on questions that have people wondering what impact such a move would have on citizens of our area. Representatives from the reservation County Commission and County Attorney's office will be there to address issues and answer questions. This meeting will take place at 6 p.m. at the Riverview School at 628 S. Park Drive in Spanish Fork. ••• There may be snow on the ground but it is still time for preparations to start or be under way for this year's livestock shows. The Benjamin 4-H Livestock Club will hold a meeting on Thursday, Feb. 19, at 7 p.m. at the Benjamin Church, Dr. James Eaton, veterinarian from Nebo Animal Clinic will speak on the care of the animal projects. Members and their parents are encouraged to attend this meeting. ••• A Preparedness Fair is scheduled in the Spanish Fork West Stake on Saturday, Feb. 21. This will begin at 10 a.m. and will feature a presentation by Michael Ban* on cooking and heating without electricity. Representatives from the BYU Finance Dept. will also speak on protecting finances in these unsettled times, Tasty treats made from food storage items will available. Everyone is encouraged to attend and receive help in many areas of preparedness. ••• Our sympathy is extended to David and Paula DaSee BENJAMIN • A3 There and Back Again Shirlene R. Ottesen Your chuckle for the week; Paul: "Hey, Andy. Why so glum?" Andy: "When I got home from school yesterday my dog had disappeared." Paul: "Why don't you advertise for your lost dog in the newspaper?" Andy: "It's no use. He can't read." It's hard to find something to laugh at anymore, isn't it! I can't stand to watch the news on TV and then again, I can't stand not to watch it to see what is happening in the world and around me. It's getting harder and harder to find that silver lining and yet we do have blessings in our lives — we just have to look a little harder. We don't have our druthers about when we came into this mortal existence, but I'm glad I'm as far along in my journey as I am. My grandchildren, great grandchildren and even my children have many challenges ahead of them. Well, enough of the doom and gloom. I think we can count food as one of our blessings and although we may grumble now and again about fixing meals, I do count it as a wonderful blessing. The other day I found a package of leftover turkey in my freezer and so I decided to make a recipe that I had been meaning to try. It has only 5 ingredients and it was tasty and makes enough for five people. We liked it and if you try it, I hope you'll like it, too. Turkey Broccoli Hollandaise 1 cup fresh broccoli florets 1 package (6 oz.) stuffing mix 1 envelope hollandaise sauce mix 2 cups, cubed cooked turkey or chicken 1 can (2.8) french-fried onions Place 1 inch of water and broccoli in a sauce pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 5-8 minutes until tender crisp. Prepare stuffing and sauce mixes according to package directions. Spoon stuffing into a greased 11x7x2 baking dish. Top with the turkey. Drain broccoli; arrange over turkey. Spoon sauce over the top; sprinkle with onions. Bake uncovered at 325 deg for 25-30 minutes or until heated through. See SHIRLENE-A3 |