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Show 1 2 Vernal EfrrsisRcjvertlsef Man arrested for illegal possession of wildlife Brian Scott, 24, of Duchesne, has been arrested by the Uintah County Sheriff's on a misdemeanor charge of possession of protected wildlife. Scott was arrested at the north shore of Pelican Lake in Ouray Valley, Sunday, at approximately 8:30 a.m. His firearm was confiscated con-fiscated by officers at the scene. Lt. Pete Pickup with the Uintah County Sheriff 's Office made the arrest. JAY THOMAS, supervisor for AVMC medicine computer for testing. -, - r x - 1 ! ; . . V if v-1 J ILJI J . . I r, 'if A 0 Cj ! . - v , fc- i ar!Ss-"?"S Jr- .V ;-- , y JAY THOMAS positions patient under nuclear scanner. A computer com-puter with a display terminal connected to the scanner gives radiologists a detailed picture on the patient's condition. West Lake Dynamics MLM Information Meeting Ground Floor Opportunity Friday, August 9th at 7:30 p.m. Klwanis Scout House 220 E. 1st N. Vernal All Summer Merchandise j Coins On During The Sidewalk Sate Vernal Pm Shopping Center Roosevelt 77 North Main Wednesday, August 7, 1985 TEMPERATURES Date July 30 July 31 Aug. 1 Aug. 2 Aug. 3 Aug. 4 Aug. 5 Hi Lo Pet. 85 51 87 90 88 85 88 91 52 57 55 54 48 54 .21 Total precipitation for July 1.12" Courtesy Sky West Airlines radiology, prepares nuclear to 37B AIRMAN PARTICIPATES IN EXERCISE Airman 1st Class Jerry L. Haslem, son of David and Barbara Haslem of Vernal, has participated in Global Shield 85, an exercise involving U.S. Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Air National Na-tional Guard, Navy and Marine Corps, and elements of the Canadian forces. The exercise, coordinated by the Air Force Strategic Air Command (SAC), was designed to enhance readiness and the ability of SAC to carry out orders should deterrence fail. Haslem is a telecommunications operations specialist with the Air Force Central NOT AM Facility at Carswell Air Force Base, Texas. He is a 1983 graduate of Springville High School. New medical equipment will provide state of the art care Ashley Valley Medical Center (AVMC) recently purchased a computerized com-puterized nuclear scanner which will provide non-invasive diagnostic techniques rarely available in small community hospitals. Dr. Lynn Landrum, AVMC radiologist, said "the words nuclear and radiation have been construed by a number of media personalities to be frightening and bad. Medical usage of nuclear materials and radiation are largely without risk and the benefits provided to the patients pa-tients far out-weigh the minor risks involved." Nuclear medicine scanning uses such a minute.amount of radioactive substances that the risk of allergic reaction and possible death due to that reaction are eliminated. Prior to the development of nuclear medicine diagnostic testing, the methods available for diagnosis were limited to anatomical changes in the body. X-ray findings and ultrasounds, ultra-sounds, even though quite advanced in technique, are capable of visualizing the anatomical design of the body. Cardia catheterization, a diagnostic tool to see the coronary arteries, is extremely risky to the patient pa-tient and again only shows structural changes. Now, with the available of the nuclear scanner, the function of the body organ can also be seen, and in many cases the function of the organ is extremely important. For example, a patient may have signs and symptoms of gallbladder disease. Conventional testing reveals gallstones, an indication that surgical removal of the organ is necessary for and well being. the patient's health However, the patient is also overweight, a heavy smoker and in generally poor health. The nuclear scan of the gallbladder can determine deter-mine the present function of the organ and possibly buy the patient a little time for better preparation for surgery. The scan also helps the physician determine how critical the need for surgery may be. If the gallbladder is functioning properly, even in the presence of the gallstones, the patient iU have a little lit-tle more time before surgery is indicated. in-dicated. This time allows for improvements im-provements in generil health and less ri.sk for the patient when surgery is performed. Nuclear medicine can be used to evaluate every body organ, locate infections in-fections and trace the spread of cancer. A smalt amount of a substance with (Hired biological properties of a spmHc organ or cell is injected Into tf.e patient'i arm. This substance certains a very small amount or radioartiviiy; Im than a patient Is exposed to under normal x-ray x-ray procedure. The body's na'ural procmes then carry the su!L.nce to a particular body orcan arl the computemed equipment pouray Imagpf on a sorrn. Thr images are sbo p,c-lured p,c-lured on film w) the radiologist tan study the fim'.rg and Interpret the results o( the fgsft function. "Nutlrar relirine it a fote runt er of tompulrf Irthnnlogy.' id tr, Landrum. "U U quantitative fchir h r valwtr and bmt Imtiri to t dne hich retef t! -re poi!,te :h virtually m ft? to tj patent " IT mk raf KSfifwf CanaUbpit" ed tn IN .n!y ol f afirftii U U i!Vf--i from a brrt fb -fr -r '.f-J Vrr-. V1 iis; t5 t-?.; t.. t H Pi m Come In And See Our Great Dack To School Special H U Road activities need UDOT permit Organizations and individuals wishing to promote activities on roads on the Utah State Highway System requiring re-quiring traffic control are reminded to obtain use permits from the Utah Department of Transportation. For some events entire roadways can be closed off, minimizing the risk of accident to the participants. Other activities, bicycle or foot races for example, ex-ample, which share the road with traffic traf-fic pose greater hazards. "We are happy to work with anyone organizing an event." says Sheldon McConkie, Director of UDOT's District Two, "Our big concern is for the safety of participants and other scan will show the efficiency of the heart as a pump. The radiologist can determine how much blood the heart is able to pump out with each beat and see if various portions of the heart are receiving sufficient blood supply. Before the studies were available, cardiac catheterization would show which coronary arteries were open or blocked, but this alone does not show the efficiency of the organ. Many times there is a problem with part of the body's function, the development of other means to provide the same function will take place. The human body has the ability to develop other ways to provide the body with functional abilities. It may very well be that an artery is partially partial-ly blocked, however, given adequate conditions and time, the body can develop other circulatory means for continuing to provide the area with adequate blood supply. Over time, as nuclear medicine studies become more available, the need for cardiac catheterization and other invasive body procedures will diminish. This means greater diagnostic abilities will be available to more patients at a lower cost and without the risks of permanent injury or death. "I feel this is a giant step forward for the Uintah Basin residents in terms of the quality of health care available here at home," said Ron Perry, hospital administrator. "Illness is a stressful time for every patient and family. When we can provide the needed health care here at home, it helps reduce the stress for the patient, because they can remain here with family and sur- TURN f a users of the highway. We do require promoters to have some type of traffic traf-fic control at places where problems might occur." An example might be an intersection where runners would run through a stop sign without stopping. Besides UDOT approval, city or county commissions and law enforcement enforce-ment agencies should also be contacted con-tacted for their permission before an event is held. Persons wishing to hold events requiring re-quiring UDOT approval should contact the Permit Office at their Utah Department of Transportation District office. roundings that are familiar," Perry said. - The hospital's nuclear scanning unit is a portable unit which can be taken to other hospitals in the Basin area. Currently, AVMC is providing nuclear medicine services to Duchesne County Hospital. "Initially we are providing service to Duchesne County Hospital one day a week," said Jay Thomas, radiology supervisor. "We will increase the number of days as the need for service ser-vice increases." All procedures available at AVMC will also be provided pro-vided at Duchesne County Hospital." Our Road Is Fixed! Stop in while you are downtown celebrating Dinosaur Daze and take advantage of our everyday low M R'S TRAIL! PARK 2200 South 500 West Vernal Spaces Available Otto $100mo. 4 -V.i, ... Friendly, quiet neighborhood Beautiful view of Split Mountain New lawns will be laid soon Country setting Only 5 minutes from downtown Vernal FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 789 5103 Pat Eden Park Manager Last year to get energy tax credit This is the last year that taxpayers may claim the residential energy tax credit, according to the IRS. A tax credit of up to $300 is available for energy conservation materials installed in-stalled in the home, with a separate credit of up to $4,000 for taxpayers who install "renewable" energy sources such as solar or wind equipment. The credit for energy conservation materials is figured at 15 percent for the first $2,000 spent on such items as storm or thermal windows and doors, insulation, weather-stripping and caulking. Also qualifying are certain fuel saving heating system modifications. modifica-tions. Only materials installed in homes that were built before April 20, 1977, are eligible for energy credit. The "renewable" energy source credit is 40 percent of the first $10,000 invested in qualifying solar, wind, or : geothermal equipment used to heat or cool or to provide hot water for use in-the in-the home. Both credits are available for items purchased and installed on a taxpayer's tax-payer's principal residence between April 20, 1977, and December 31, 1985. The "renewable" energy credit is available for both existing and newly constructed homes. Renters as well as homeowners are eligible for the credit. 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