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Show 8A Sun Advocate Price, Utah Thursday November 4, 2004 Poison center adapts: (Continued from page 1A) to identifying the chemicals that killed workers in an industrial button accident. Occasionally, a toddler will press the speed-dion a home phone and the center will get a call. Once in a while, callers encounter a problem when a dog or other pet ingests a al potentially dangerous substance and the owner doesnt know where else to find information. In those cases, UPCC specialists do their best to help the caller or refer them to the national veterinary poison center if they need further help. According to the center, it has been keeping statistics and tracking calls in 1971. The number was a comparatively modest 1,500, or about four calls a day, that year. Three years later, the number had increased eightfold to 12,000, or about 32 calls a day. Last year, UPCC staff responded to more than 53,000 calls. Anyone who calls the UPCC can know theyre being helped by a professional who is specially trained in toxicology, commented Crouch. Registered pharmacists, nurses, and physicians staff the center every day of the year. The UPCC was founded by pediatrician Alan K. Done, M.D., a member of the U medical school faculty. Initially, the center operated in the Salt Lake County General Hospital Emergency Department, and Done would consult with staff about poison emergencies as needed. When the new University of Utah Hospital opened in 1965, the poison center moved to the U campus and has remained there since then. Anthony R. Temple, M.D., another medical school faculty member who had joined the poison center staff in 1966, took over as director in 1971, when Done left to work for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Temple pioneered the concept of a regional poison control center, and the facilitys name was changed to Intermountain Regional Poison Control Center to reflect its expansion. The College of Pharmacys involvement with UPCC started in the late 1960s when David George, Ph.D., a graduate student in pharmacology, attended a lecture by Done and became interested in the area of poisoning. li) 1970, Pharmacy Dean Ewart A. Swinyard embraced the idea of a poison center as a training site for pharmacy students who would answer calls. George assumed responsibility for coordinating pharmacy students work with the center and became associate director. The center now operates under the Department of Pharmacotherapy in the College of Pharmacy. In addition to the national accreditation status of the center, the UPCC continues to be a training ground for students in the health professions. Each year, the UPCC staff train more than 20 pharmacy and medical students, as well as medical residents in emergency and pediatric emergency medicine. Various agencies, including the Public Health Service, Medicaid, Utah Department of Health, University of Utah School of Medicine, College of Pharmacy and University Hospital have funded the center over the years. But a stable funding source had been hard to come by until 998, when the Utah Legislature approved a 7 cent surcharge on all phone lines in the state, with the revenue going to the UPCC. In 1993, the centers administrative offices and hotline moved to Research Park, and in 2003, the UPCC moved to newer, roomier quarters also in Research Park. With a half century of history to build on, Crouch and Caravati said they are mindful of the past and ready for the future. In a world of chemicals, drugs, and poisons, we remain committed to providing personalized expert advice to the public and health professionals 24 hours a day, Caravati said. round-the-cloc- k, SPKIAL IO SUN ADVOCATl Employees of the Utah Poison Control Center field calls at the facility in University of Utahs research park. Last year, over 53,000 calls were received. Treating Halloween stains Business spending increases: (Continued from page 3 A)) last quarter was personal consumption, which rose 4.6 percent compared with an increase of .6 percent in April, May and June. Big ticket items, especially cars and trucks, leaped 16.8 percent, compared to a slight decline in the preceding quarter. Orders to U.S. factories for durable goods, propelled by a jump in demand for communications equipment, edged up 0.2 percent in September, continued the U.S. Commerce Department. 1 he increase in orders for durable goods followed a decline of 0.6 percent in August. Excluding the volatile transportation sector, orders were up 1.7 percent last month following a 2.8 increase increase in August. Total compensation costs for civilian workers increased 0.9 percent from June to 1 big-tick- et 1 ever-changi- Free organ concert featuring world renowned Dennis Awe September 2004, season The Lowrey Organs will be featured in a free concert for Seniors, on Wednesday, Nov. 10th at twelve noon. It will be held at the Holiday Inn, 838 Westwood Boulevard, Price. The Concert Artist is the World Renowned Dennis Awe, coming to us from Florida. Dennis has delighted Las Vegas audiences with his dazzling showmanship at the MGM Grand, Caesars Palace and the Sahara. This musical dynamo was voted Entertainer of the Year by the readers of Keyboard World Magazine two years in a row, is in so much demand that his concert appearances for several years have exceeded 330 shows per year. Along with his musical talent he possesses a gift of comedy and has opened for many famous stars and will have his audience laughing hysterically. This will be an event every Senior will want to attend. (Continuedfrom page 5A)) disappears. If it disappears, rinse and launder. If the stain doesnt disappear, treat it again. Do not use nail polish remover on acetate ally adjusted, the same as from March to June 2004, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The U.S. Department of Labor bureau's employment cost index confirmed that wage and salary expenditures increased 0.7 percent, while benefits rose 1.1 percent. The overall supply of crude oil in the United States rose by 4 million barrels, the Energy Infonnation Administration (FIA) reported, overshadowing a decline in the inventory of distillate fuel, used in heating oil. Crude oil inventory climbed to 283.4 million barrels from 279.4 million barrels. The stockpile of distillate fuel, which is used for heating oil, fell 2.4 million barrels to 116.6 million barrels in the week ended Oct. 22, from 9 million barrels in the previous week, the LIA reported. ed sharper-than-expcct- 1 or triacetate fabrics. Contrary to popular belief, ironing candle wax between blotting paper can drive the stain deeper into the fabric. If wax has dripped onto the fabric, remove the excess w ax by scraping with a dull knife. Treat the stain with a dry cleaning solvent such as perchloroethylene or trichloroethylene. Then rub with a heavy duty liquid detergent and scrub in warm water. Repeat the process as needed. Biers also reminds Carbon County parents of the following are important points when removing stains: Take care of stains promptly. Blot excess liquid with a clean, white cloth or paper towel. Remove excess solids by gently scrapping or chipping with a dull knife. Avoid rubbing the stained area with a linty terry towel or a cloth. Never rub a fresh stain with bar soap. Soap can set many stains. Check for stains before laundering items. Inspect wet laundry before drying to be sure a stain has been removed. Heat from the dryer can set a stain. Before treating a stain, test stain removal agents on a seam or hidden area of the garment to be sure they do not affect the color or finish of the fabric. Avoid excessive rubbing. Excessive rubbing can cause the stain to spread andor damage the fabric. Wash heavily stained items separately. Avoid using hot water on stains of unknown origin. Use the laundry water temperature recommended on stain removal products and detergents. Hot water should be between 1 20-- 1 40 F, warm water between 85-- 1 05 F, and cold water between 65-7- 5 F. Water temperature below 60 F is too cold for detergents to be helpful. dark-color- 1 United Methodist Church fAnnuat Jatf Bazaar andfRoast Beef Dinner Eastern Utah Wind Symphony Works by Frescobaldi, lues, and Earl, and a tribute to John Philip Sousa-bo- rn Saturday, 9pveni5er 6, 2004 2nd East & Main Street, Trice November 6, 1854 Bazaar ( Crafts , Tooths, Antiques, Quilt (Raffhe) 9:00am-3:0- 0 p.m. 0 Toast Teef Dinner 11:00 p.m. $8:00 for Adults, $5.00 for 12 and under Castle Country Honor Band a.m.-2:0- Featuring outstanding junior high school students from Canyon View, Flelper, Mont Flarmon, and San Rafael schools Deadline for submitting social announcements is Thursday at noon CEU Geary Theatre November 6, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. General Admission-$- 2 V Building Materials Headquarters Oliveto Fine Gifts A Furnishings 48 East Main Street Price, Utah HOLIDAY 2004 OPEN HOUSE November 10 12 A 13, 2004 and more discounts on purchases (bring this ad in during the Open House and receive an extra 5 OPEN MONDAY off) -- SATURDAY Free Gift Wrapping and the BEST 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Over 60 years of serving the residents of Carbon and Emery countiesl home-mad- e goodies while you wait! rJ re r 1 1 Friends Dont let Friends Drive While ingrained. 7 . 5 ? ,7' . 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