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Show r, , -- i ffl. .1 i i ( I JINTAll BASIN STANDARD. February 2b. 2002- - Pace 5 U researchers receive $12 million grant for Native American health study A$12million grant fur research to got a better understanding of the disparity in disease rates und risk factors that exists between Native Americans und the U.S. white population, has been a warded to two University of Utah School of Medicine fliculty members. Marty Slattery, Ph.D., M.P.H., professor of family and preventive medi-cinis principal investigator, and Lillian Ph.D., M.P.H., assistant professor of family and prein ventive medicine, is Tom-Orm- e, vestigator. They will prospectively study American Indians and Alaska Natives tool) lain a better understanding of factors that influence health and prevent disease. The National Cancer Institute award is one of three related investigatorresearch grants. Utah -initiated will serve as tlie coordinating center for the complex five-yestudy. This is the first real study dealing with the etiology and diaractcristirs of chronic health issues of American India ns. They are theonly segment of initially enroll 5,000 participants and ultimately increoac that number to 80,000 individuals. The study goal is to involve many American Indian tribes, including thnae in Utah, but immediate part include Navqjo people living in New Mexico and Arizona, three Lakota tribes in South Dakotu and North Dakota, und several Eskimo Inuit and Alaska Native tribes in ts the American population which has, up to now, been excluded from such native healt h studies," said Slaltery. The project will begin with the establishment of a cohort of Native Americans and Alaska N olives in three regions oflhe United States. Information from the cohort will help document tlie health risk factors, and identify ways to improve their health. In its initial five-yedevelopmental phase, tlie project involves two other closely linked grants in Alaska and the Dakotas. Researchers hope to ar Alaska. A advisory board is being established, which will include representative front the Cherokee Nation and Pacific Northwest tribes, as well as national experts, Slattery said. Theresa wide range of health problems among American Indian people, said the U researchers. There also is considerable diversity is disease rates among American Indians. Both Alaska natives and plains Pain reliever may help fight tribes have high hreust cancer rates, research shows whereas Navqjo people haw a low Alzheimer's, incidence of breast cuncer, the reDutch roseureh have found tlie searchers said. However, for most tribes, data indicate that incidence of strongest evidence yet that pain reseveral forms of cancer is increasing. lievers like Advil, Aleve and Motrin may ward off Alzheimer's disease. Ollierdiseasesarecominoiudialietcs, A large study of jieople 55 or older for example, is an epidemic in virtually all IrihcB. The study will try to concluded that those who look ceris tain nonsteroidal dciennincifrlinngingcnvironmcnt playinga role inchungingdiscasc roll's. medieines every day for at least two I best udy years were W) less likely to develop Aceordingto Alzheimer's. is a partnership with tribal health Scientists first noticed in the mid-bourdsand their coinmuuit ies. Data 990s t hat regu lar use oft liesc drugs from this study will go to the tribes to help with Irihul heullh planning and for aches ami pains may protect will provide individual feedback on against Alhcimcr's. Studies in the hculth tost udy particiixmls,' she said. lute 1990a found no such effect, hut had flaws such as asking Niiple wit h mediAlzheimer's to recall cation use. The Dutch study iieurs to solve it drew inforthat problem mation on t he liit ienls'drugiise from a national database in Holland. Still, the lead author, Bruno Strieker, said researchers must confirm tlie results with controlled experiments in which imlicnls an- randomly assigni-- to take either antiinflammatory drags or dummy pdls. warned St rickerand nl herexx-rttostiirl taking NSAIDsnn Tom-Orm- e, s their SCOUTERSOFTHIiYI5ARI.cc Mixm. Randy Williams. Tamara Sleight. Mary Perkins (names might not be in order) were given awards al u King Peaks DistrictNational Parks Council banquet last week. own. drugs such as ihupnili-- and napnixen can causi- - serious, sometimes fatal side us gastrointestinal bleeding und kidney iliuunge. Whatever you do, go loyourdoc-to- r II rsl ," said St ricker, a pn iI'onm ir of al Erasmus clinical University Medical Center in Itotlenlam. epnh-minlog- Si :(ONDMILI5RS-Theyare:JaredThacRodney Slrawni, Tony Thacker. Sherry Arthur, Wendyfirant, Lance I I latch. David IVior, Marvin Young. Ed F'rcston. Tammy Preston, Kevin I lollingworth. Ruquel lollingworth. Jack John Foster. Ron Dean Paul Richens, Mcrrilli Pausclt, McKee, Brighton, Wood, Mohca Sprouse, Stewart Olsen, Seoul awards were given by the Kings Peak DistrictNational Parks Council al ils annual banquet to dedicated iiklixiJuals from Duchesne, Roosevelt. Aliamont.' Wcslem Uintahttwntyurcus. who provide service to programs. ker, How 'Curious' Are You? IW Mark E. Mitchell Friday of this week is the debut a IHilhrmauceon'ieCuriousSauage, Moll's comedy by John Patrick. It is a delightful play, with poignant, mi'inorublcsccncsand characters, and a sal isfying ending. But we have spoken of i t elsewhere. This article is for all of you the potential audience. You are the reason for ourcndless luiursof practicing, designing, sewing, building, collecting, negotiating and planning. We want to present you with a N)lished, beautiful treat to your mmin-m- , a show thut will amuse, uplift and delight you, one that will make you come back for more. It is worth it for your sake. Your participation is vital to the success ofour long labors. You can be so much more than a person in achair, a silent spectator. Did you know that you give us energy, that much of tlie success of a night's performance is determined hy the quality of tha audience? Ifyou are wondering what I menu. I will give youa list oflhings you can do to help: Laugh, und laugh ouefy. Laughter is contagious, and if we, tlie per 1 1 formers hear your laughter, we will gain confidence, and know we are purpose loenlertainyou. 2. Applaud loudly. Your enthusiasm is also contagious. Ifyou feel like standing and applauding, do it. Standing ovations are a marvelous compliment to us. 3. Feel free to cry. We will supply tissues for you. If, when we greet you after the show, we see tears shimmering in your eyes, we will be honored more than you can know. 4. Alter youve seen the show, tell others ubout it. 5. Come back wit h the otliers you've recruited. (If you come to tlie first performance, you'll huve the opportunity to see the show five times) 6. Keep a portion of what youve gained with you always. Then our efforts and your time have been worthy investments. Bring your fumily, bring your friends. Our performances are March 1, 2, 4, 8 and 9 at 7 p.m. in the USU e room. Be prepared for a Bin time. Well see you there, and look forward to you seeing us there. multi-purpos- . Annual Uintah Basin Career Awareness and Job Fair coming to Roosevelt The Fourth Annual Uintah Basin Career Awnrcnessund Job Fair will be held March 27 from 11 a.m until 4 p.m. at the Utah State Univcrsity-Uinla- h Basin Branch Campus, 987 East Lagoon Street ill Rixiscvclt. The purpose oflhe fair is to increase public awareness as to the careers that are available in our area, possible employment opportunities, and the education or experience that may be required to obtain a job in one of these fields. All locul employers are encouraged to attend to promote community awareness of employment opportunities and career awareness in our area. There will also he many door prizes awarded throughout the day. To sign up for an employer booth, donate door prizea to promote your business or fur more information on the Career Fair contact the Depart0 ment of Workforce Services at 0 in in Roosevelt or Vernal. . I lit ml AWARD OF MERITS-Tuki- ng scouting awards arc Tom Bruton, David Evans. Boh loupes, Ted Kapx-nlime service to their for individuals these awarded long, Merkley. Kings Peak DistrictNational Park Council program. n i . v Basin Arts Council Presents 722-650- 781-410- A Comedy by p$tkk March 1,2, 4, 8 and 9, 2002 7:00 p.m. The gentle inmates of The Cloisters each have (heir own oddities, but WELCOME TO THE CLOISTERS in their own way have a very healthy outlook on life. In The Curious Sawge they befriends millionairess whose stepchildren insist she spend the family fortune on practical things. Pictured left to right are: Eilene Mitchell, us Fairy May; Lauren Whiting (seated), as Florence; Joyce Powell, as Mrs. Paddy; Robin Reynolds, as I lannihul; and Christopher Eckels, (seated) as Jeff. The Basin Arts production of The Curious Savage runs March 1, 2, 4, and 8, 9 in tlie USU classroom building at 7 p.m.. This delightful comedy is one the entire family will want to Utah State University see. Roosevelt Multi-purpo- Room se Old Classroom Building The Duchesne County Library atalT to an noil nee their website is up und ready to be uaed by library jiiironrt. What will you find on the librarys ix clrsite? How about the latest library purchases, the monthly calendar of events, board member list, Internet j vly and procedures, and much much r.,orc. How do you find the librarys website? Thats the easy part. 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