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Show -NEWS- Spanish Fork A6 • WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2008 Food for the world traveler To test or not to test... with him was limited. First of all the test was . a breeze, so don't be afraid to get one. They put you Shirlene R. Ottesen to sleep and it doesn't take I have debated about very long and you' II be the subject of this column home before you know it. It - should I or should I not did take about an hour bediscuss this matter with the fore you are called out of the readers of this paper? I finally waiting room after filling out decided that over these past all those forms, but the test many, many years that I have doesn't take long at all. shared much with you. Stuff All of you who have had about myself, our family, our this done know that it's the comings and goings and so I day before the test that really decided what the heck - just is the test. Our daughter Bardon't read this while you're bara took me to the hospital eating! Trust me. for my 6:30 a.m. appointI have been trying the past ment on a Monday morning. several weeks to get caught up On Sunday at 2 p.m. I was on some of my health issues to drink a 1.5 oz. liquid with that I have sort of let slide. some Sprite followed by I've had a bone density test, a three glasses of water. So I visit with my heart doctor and did. I was working on a coumy personal physician, plus a ple of projects and thought it mammogram. There was one would take about a hour to test left that I really felt that I start working. Well, forget should have. It's one that just that! In about 15 minutes hearing the word gives you a I was on a fast walk down little shiver, but my nagging the hall to our bathroom. feeling took over and I did The purpose of the liquid it. I had a colonoscopy! Now is to clean you out and boy, those of you reading this that does it work. My bedroom is have had this "procedure" are right off the bathroom and probably laughing just a bit I thought I could lay on the and saying, "Been there and bed and watch a little TV in between sprints — there done that!" is no "in between." I could The first thing that made hardly get off long enough me just a bit nervous was the to grab a book to read! doctor's first name is Mohammed. Now I don't have For those of you who anything against a doctor have not had this "procewith a different name; it's dure," I would like to share just that it was quite differ- with you a few tips that I ent from the ones I've been learned. \\ Always leave used to such as John, James, the toilet lid up. You may Jared, Douglas, Keith, Leon- not even have the split secard, etc. He was a very nice ond that it takes to put it up, doctor and from what I could so just leave it up. 2) Wear tell from our 30-second in- loose clothing so that your terview, he was a skilled clothing does not interfere physician. The nurses do with you making it safely all the prep work to get you to where you want and need ready for the test so my time to be. I wore an old duster, There and Back Again which was light and easy to maneuver. 3) Always have an extra roll of toilet paper within easy reach if needed. There comes a point that it is very difficult to even raise part way off the seat to reach the cabinet where the extra paper is kept. 4) Remember, just hang in there, it will all be over the next day. Then at 8 p.m. on Sunday, I had to take the last 1.5 oz. of "that stuff' and another three glasses of water. Because you can only have clear liquids the entire day and cannot eat any solid food at all, by the time Sunday night came I felt like a limp dish rag. I was so weak and light-headed I thought, "I don't care what they do to me in the morning, let's just get this over with!" Like I said, the test is a breeze and you know what my reward was? They presented me with a full color picture of my colon and said it was "clean as a whistle!" Barbara brought me home at 9:30,1 fixed me some breakfast (I was hungry), I put my jammies on and went to bed and slept for four hours. I didn't even get dressed until about six that evening. It takes a while for the anesthetic to work out of your system. Well, there you have it. If you haven't had this test, please get one. I can't tell you what a relief I have felt since that time to know that there is nothing happening there that in time would result as colon cancer. There is a lot of peace in knowing. And we are blessed to live here where we have access to excellent medical facilities and skilled nurses and doctors. Ready or Not Dawn Van Nosdol My mom and dad travel a lot. They have been around the' world a couple of times and they just keep going — everywhere. I was most afraid when they went to Africa because like the song from the 50s said, "They're rioting in Africa, la la la la ..." , and they were rioting in Africa, and my mom and dad were caught in the middle of it. But I digress. The reason that I bring up how much they travel is because they have learned that they need to take food with them that is easy to transport, easy to prepare ahead of time, is tasty and nutritious. When they travel they take either tortillas, with something wrapped up in them, or they make these incredibly wonderful meat pies. These particular ones originated in Finland and are called Lihapiirakat (I dare you to pronounce that - correctly) The thing that I like most about them is that you can prepare them ahead of time and keep them in the fridge for a while or freeze them for later - they are the original "Hot Pocket". "My thanks to these valued customers for sharing their experience -Cary Robarge All residents are invited to participate in a review of the Draft Comprehensive Parks,};; Recreation.and Trails Plan at a city-wide public meeting. ' . ; . : x' " ? i The public open house will be held Tuesday, March 25, 2008 from 5-6:30 p.m/j in the City Council Chambers at 40 South Main Street. Residents from Spanish Fork : City and interested parties of all ages are encouraged to come. The purpose of the meeting is to provide Spanish Fork residents an opportunity to review the plan and make comment. Comments will be categorized and summarized for consideration by #ie Planning Commission, and the City Council as they consider the Draft Plan at future -•public hearings. ; The Plan* is a long-term vision document that will be used by the City's Parks and Recreation Department, Planning and Zoning Commission, and City Council in making decisions/setting up the City budget, and establishing priorities in the community..- ->•* For additional information on the Spanish Fork Comprehensive Parks, Recreation, and Trails Master Plan contact Dale Robinson, Spanish Fork City Parks and Recreation Department, at 798-5087 or Jan Striefel, Landmark Design, Inc., 474-3300. '>-< i i • I I I I I I Ed VanLeeuwen Dale and Susan Phelps Lana Hiskey Dana Robinson of the wonderful organ as well as the great acoustics and beautiful setting. The Nebo Chorale is directed by Rick Lunt. It was formed in 1992 and has enjoyed many years of performing for the community. Anyone can join. Rehearsals are every Wednesday from 7-8:30 p.m. in the choir room at SFHS. The Chorale will next be preparing for its Spring concert, which will be held Thursday, May 1, 2008, in the auditorium at Spanish Fork High School. The Utah Valley Children's Choir is under the direction of Ryan Eggett and Suanne Bowcut. The Payson Civic Chorale is under the direction of David Dahlquist. You could be the next satisfied customer! Customer Satisfaction Rating Lorraine Hawkins, Barbara Forsey, Janet Andrews Cheris Losee, Barbara Sheen OUR TEAM HAS 120 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE SERVING OUR COMMUNITY AND CLIENTS. Spanish Fork Office • 190 N. Main St. • 798-8683 i • • • • • Valley Children's Choir and the Payson Civic Chorale. As is the tradition, the concert will be held on the Friday before Easter, which will be March 21 this year. The concert will begin at 7:30, and admission is $2. Family tickets (immediate family only) will be $10. The Chorale wanted to bring in an organ for the concert, like they did for the very first concert. Arrangements were made to utilize the talents of Don Cook, an amazing organist who teaches as an associate professor at BYU, and is also a Spanish Fork resident. As plans developed it was determined that it would be slightly less expensive to rent the Provo Tabernacle, which has its YOUR FACE HERE 99.39% • • • i i • I l l| • Nebo Chorale presents annual concert Nebo Chorale is once again excited own organ, than to rent an organ and have it • to The present Hallelujah, a combined commu- brought in and set up in the high school aunity Easter concert, now in its fourth year. As ditorium. The participating groups are eager • usual the Chorale will be joined by the Utah to perform in this venue and take advantage I • • • • the 2 Tablespoons of water until the onions are cooked and tender. Add remaining ingredients and cook until well blended and the meat is completely browned. Drain Meat Pies any leftover water and add Dough the cooked barley, mix well. 2 cups milk To assemble - Roll the 4 1/2-5 cups flour dough out very thin on a 1 Tablespoon yeast lightly floured surface. Cut '2 teaspoons salt large circles (about 5" in di1/2 cup melted shortening ameter). You can use a small plate or lid as a template. Put Filling a heaping Tablespoon full of 2 Cups water the meat mixture in the mid1 teaspoon white pepper dle of each circle. Fold in half 1/2 cup peal barley and moisten edges with water, 1 teaspoon onion powder seal well around edges with a 1 lb. lean ground beef 2 teaspoons dry dill weed fork or fingers. Before completely sealing, push down on (not seeds) dough an mixture to get all of 1 1/2 cups chopped onion the air out. Let rise for about Salt and pepper to taste 30 minutes. 2 Tablespoons water Vegetable oil Pour vegetable oil in large frying pan to a depth of about 2 1 beef bouillon cube For the dough, scald the inches. Heat oil to 375 degrees milk and let it cool to luke- F. Cook the pies, 2 or 3 at a warm. Add the yeast and time, turning to brown on both dissolve, and add the melted sides. Drain on paper towels, shortening and the salt. Add then cover with a cloth towel the flour and knead to make a to soften the pies. Cooked pies soft dough. Cover and let rise may be frozen and reheated. Makes about 20 pies. one hour. As you have probably For the filling, bring 2 cups of water to a boil and add the guessed by now, you can change barley. Cover and boil for 15 thefillingto whatever you want minutes or until barley is ten- such as: a spicier meat filling, broccoli and cheese filling or der. Set aside. . In a large skillet brown the fresh fruitfillings(non runny) are ground beef and onions with especially good. Bon-apetit! The other thing that I like is that they are made from items that should be in your food storage. 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