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Show 5 THE GREEN SHEET Thursday, Dec. 29, 1988 COMMUNITY NEWS Cottonwood Hospital To Offer Leg Alert Program MURRAY. On Wednesday, cramping in the legs, calves and Cottonwood Hospital Medical lower torso during walking. Center will conduct a free health Because these symptoms usually screening program called "Leg disappear promptly after rest, Alert," developed by the National many sufferers dont seek help Council on Aging, Inc. (NCOA). because they believe their pain is The screening is designed to a normal part of growing old. just detect peripheral arterial disease "A key to managing PAD. is (PAD.), a potentially serious recognizing the early symptoms circulatory condition. and treating them, before the "Leg Alert" will be held from 10 disease progresses, says Craig a.m. through 2 p.m. in the Wilkinson, M.D. and medical hospitals Wilkinson Building, director of the program at 5770 So. 300 East. Left Cottonwood Hospital. More two ' million undiagnosed and untreated, Dr. than Americans, most over age 50, Wilkinson says PAD. can lead to suffer from PAD., which is more serious complications. characterized by an ache, pain or "The screening is intended for ' , - 6 PLEASED TO GIVE amputation. Smokers, diabetics and persons with high blood pressure are especially at risk. Men suffer from PAD. slightly 1989's TO THE PARENTS OF FIRST BABY people who have developed leg pain but havent yet discussed it with their doctor, not for those who already are being treated for circulatory disease," says Wilkinson. "The problem is that many people dont see their doctor because they think the pain is part of the aging process." In PAD., peripheral arteries become narrowed or blocked, usually above the knee, resulting in pain, coldness, skin ulcerations and in severe cases, gangrene or PASSES Albertsons TO Currently Ploying FOR THE NEW PARENTS o night out ot rfn HALE CENTER THEATER STATE IN Our Way of Saying "Congratulations!' . delightfully funny love story set in the nostalgic of World War II. Ruth is bewildered as a deluge of soldiers and sailors suddenly appear at her doorstep as a result of her imaginative younger sister. This play will put a roar in your new year! CALL FOR RESERVATIONS . . ForThe Proud Porents A VES0NY ALLIED WE 484-925- 7 TELEPHONE CLOCK RADIO from removed. Individuals with multiple risk factors, symptoms of the disease or abnormal ABFs will be advised to visit their physician for a check-umedical complete diagnosis and treatment. Exercise, lifestyle changes and some medications are helpful if a diagnosis of PAD. is confirmed. For more information this free Barbara contact screening, Cottonwood Hospital Harris, Medical Center, 269-249- give Utah teachers some minor salary relief," said Ken Zenger, director of the Utah affiliate of the American Federation of A Sat., 8 pm th SALT LAKE. "Gov. Bangerter era & full-leng- has hopefully begun a process to SO MURRAY, Play Dates: Mon., Thurs., Fri. Women who will be screened hose should not wear allow accurate ankle (to readings), but rather socks or knee-hig- h hose that can be Utah Teachers Can Hope For Salary Relief For the Parents of 1989's First Arrival: A 525 Gift Certificate 6419 2801 South Main al 5. Congratulations to the Parents of the 1st Baby of the year with a free $25 gift certificate December 29 February 20 "Ankle-Brachi- p, YE ARE Dear Ruth more frequently than women. During the screening, registered nurses will check for risk factors and symptoms of PAD. The staff also will the measure Index (ABI). The ABI compares the blood pressure at the arms and ankles to determine significant differences that may signal a circulation problem in the legs. YOU Utah's Family Store 6419 South State, DON'T HAVE IT DON'T NEED rnr IT Presenting 10 halfgallons of ice cream to the first baby born in 1989. Teachers. The three percent increase will hardly cover four years of no increase, he observed, but it is what could be called a small beginning in getting Utah teacher salaries to an adequate level. But one percent of this three percent increase may have to be applied to benefits to offset medical insurance increases, he pointed out. Even though Utah teacher somewhat salaries parallel average private sector salaries in Utah, salary levels are still not to retain attractive enough teachers as career professionals, CARING ... Officer Jim Tingey shows some of the stuffed bears and other toys which have been donated to the West Valley Police Dept, for the "Hug A Bear" program. Hug A Bear Program Starts In West Valley WEST VALLEY. The police some of the unhappiness which department here, in cooperation child victims experience during is traffic accidents or domestic Lorraine with Press, participating in a "Hug A Bear" violence during the holidays. Similar programs have been program similar to programs begun recently in Florida and proven very successful with patrol Zenger said. other eastern states. Police Chief and traffic divisions in other Utah teacher salary averages Dennis J. Nordfelt says. areas. Most of the bears have "Lorrain Press has donated been handed out during these lag $5,000 per year from the national average and between several dozen stuffed bears and types of incidents, followed by $5,000 and $6,000 per year in toys to our department, which juvenile divisions which investiaverage salary for teachers in have been distributed to officers gate child abuse cases. Lorraine Press has issued . a Colorado, Nevada and detectives,' who will, in turn, neighboring local and Wyoming. to other give them out to juvenile victims challenge Citing from AFT national of traumatic incidents," Nordfelt businesses to participate in the Survey and Analysis of Salary explained. program by either donating bears Trends for 1988, Zenger noted The gesture, he noted, is in or other toys to the West Valley that "if Utah wants to decrease keeping with the spirit of the Police Dept, or starting similar the flow of teachers leaving the season and is intended to offset programs in other jurisdictions. state, average salaries would have to increase 23 to meet the national average level and a 20 increase would be needed to meet the beginning national average teacher salary." He also noted that "Utahs average teacher salary ranking, nationally, slipped from 25th in SALT LAKE. Youre driving Drivers might also want to take 1980-8- 1 to 44th in 1987-8down the highway at 50 miles per thesj steps if they experience a representing a serious loss of the hour on a winter day. The outside freezing problem with windshield 20 attracting power to teach in Utah. temperature is degrees washer solvent: the 1) Test Too many teachers in Utah are there are solvent in its bottle with a and Fahrenheit, looking for relocation as Utah occasional patches of ice on the hydrometer such as those used by continues to lag behind, more so, road. most service stations; 2) call the in teacher salaries." Specks of mud from the car Division of Weights and Measures out that ahead pointed Zenger if the test appear on your windshield, in Salt Lake "teachers are certainly aware that so you push the windshield doesnt meet the temperature there are some problems with the washer button to clear them off. guarantee on the bottle; and 3) economy, but teacher overload of Instantly, a glaze of ice covers return the solvent to the dealer students and teacher job your windshield. If you hit the for a refund. dissatisfaction are causing deep brakes you may skid, so you drive Stephens arid Smoot explained concerns concerns which affect blind until the defroster and that getting a product removed teachers, and ultimately the wipers clear your view. from store shelves required students." Most Utah drivers have been in lengthy testing by UDA, but that He "an concluded that that hazardous situation; it can consumer pressure can work more improvement in teacher working happen even if they use an quickly. windshield washer Utahns can also write about conditions let alone salary is also vital to improving Utah solvent in their washer bottle this or any other problem with schools." during winter months. weight, size of performance of a How can the solvent freeze? retail product to: Division of Six-wee- k director of Weights and Measures, Utah Edison Stephens, for the Department of Agriculture, 350 Measures and Weights Utah Dept, of Agriculture (UDA), No. Redwood Road, Salt Lake points out that two factors cause City, UT 84116. the problem. First, a wind chill air factor makes SALT LAKE. The Utah Chapter below zero on 22 degrees register of the Arthritis Foundation is the windshield at 50 miles an course to give offering a Or hour. with the arthritis people all windshield the of Second, knowledge and skills to enable washer solvents tested in the them to take a more active part in UDA chemistry laboratory this their own arthritis care. winter and in the past two years, SALT LAKE. Training minoriThe sessions will begin on only one has performed according ties and handicapped individuals Wednesday, Jan. 11 from p.m. to the label on the bottle. The for in careers therapeutic at Western Rehabilitation protection wasnt present that recreation is the purpose of a Institute, 8074 So. 1300 East. was guaranteed. $210,000, three-vea- r grant to the The course teaches people with Bob Stephens deputy director, University of Utah College of arthritis and those who care Smoot, said the best test this year Health from the U.S. Department about them how to better manage showed protection to 17 degrees of Education, Office of Special their disease on a zero - an acceptable figure Education below and Rehabilitation basis. Topics include exercise, - in a solvent for which the label Services. techrelaxation medication, claimed To meet the severe shortage ot Fahrenheit niques, nutrition, depression and That would be with the car therapeutic recreation personnel safety. relationships. of the areas rural standing still, Smoot added. Some in Developed in 1979 at the solvents this year have tested as Intermountain Region, the college Stanford Arthritis Clinic, the high as 15 above. Since the wind is providing three levels of course is taught by a team of chill factor at 30 miles per hour in training Arthritis paraprofessional, Foundation trained weather it two degrees bachelors and masters. The leaders. A $15 materials fee is r below an zero, program is the only one of its kind $10 for charged for registration windshield can occur on an in the nation specifically dealing Arthritis Foundation members. afternoon trip to the local grocery with therapeutic recreation, Scholarships are available. Student stipends are still store, when school children may is necessary be walking along the street. available at all three training and enrollment is limited. To Stephens said consumers should levels. 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