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Show Vernal Express Wednesday, October 7, 1998 17 JMftft Mindi Abplanalp Tricia Jackson Jackson called to Santiago Patricia (Tricia) Jackson, daughter of Kevin G. and Becky H. Jackson, formerly of Vernal, has been called to serve an 18-month mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Chile Santiago South Mission. She will speak Sunday, Oct. 11 in the Eastview 2nd Ward in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She will enter the Missionary Training Center Oct. 21. Aaron Hartman Hartman returns from Ecuador Aaron Max Hartman, son of Laird and Arsenath Hartman, returned Oct. 5 after serving two years in Guayaquil Ecuador as an LDS Missionary. He will speak Sunday, Oct. 1 1 at 10:50 a.m. in the Glines II Ward Chapel on Highway 40. USU Horizon class has been cancelled The USU Horizons Chinese Cooking class scheduled for Oct. 7 has been cancelled. Other community commu-nity education classes still available this month at USU in Vernal, include in-clude Applique Basics, Oct. 14 and Photography Intermediate Oct. 15. Classes at USU in Roosevelt, will be Internet and Family History Oct. 7, Stained Glass Workshop Oct. 13; Oil Painting Oct. 14; PAF, Personal Ancestral File Oct. 21; and Country Dancing Oct. 23. The schedule for Horizons classes for Spring 1999 semester is now being organized and any suggestions sugges-tions for classes or instructors would be appreciated. Call Lin Floyd at USU 789-3689. Pr Tvn "'-)-. 1 yy:-f Ashley Valley Medical Center $10.00 off SCREENING MAMMOGRAM El OCTOBER IS DOWN'S SYNDROME AWARENESS MONTH 1 Down's Syndrome is chromosome disorder which usually causes delays in physical intellectual and language development. 1 Down's Syndrome is one of the leading causes of mental retardation in the world. It is not related to race, nationality, religion, or socio-economic status. 1 There is wide variation in mental abilities, behavior and physical development in individuals with Down's Syndrome. Each individual has hisher own unique personality, capabilities and talents. Individuals with Down's Syndrome benefit from loving homes, early intervention, special education, appropriate medical cure and positive attitudes. fr For more information coll 781-0567 Abplanalp returns from Bolivia mission Mindi Abplanalp returned home Oct. 3 from serving an 18-month mission in the Cochabamba, Bolivia Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Abplanalp is the daughter of Larry and Wanda Abplanalp. She will report her mission in the Glines 5th Ward at the Glines Stake Center, 475 W. 100 S. at 2:50 p.m. Oct. 11. Gregory Hatch Hatch returns from Vancouver Gregory James Hatch, son of Pamela Hatch of Vernal, and Brent Hatch of Kearns, returned from serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Vancouver, British Columbia on Oct. 1. He will report his mission Oct. 1 1 at the Vernal 3rd Ward, 475 W. 100 S. at 10:50 a.m. Preceptor Pi hosts first meeting Preceptor Pi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held their first regular meeting for this year at the home of Judy Guinn in Roosevelt last Thursday evening. Two guests, Ruth Zupko and Gail Bayne, were presented with yellow roses by President Audrey Luna. Guests and members were introduced intro-duced and and each shared something some-thing about themselves. President Luna announced her new committee members for the new year. After the business meeting, meet-ing, Judy Guinn gave a program on game show themes and then gave a tour of her new home. Dessert was served. ri 94 Good until Feb. 28, 1999 -Please allow three week lead time for scheduling mammograms Jason Robbins Robbins earns his Eagle Scout Award Jason Robbins, son of Kirk and Dorraine Robbins, and grandson of Arden and Joan Robbins, Lloyd and Judy Johnson, received his Eagle Scout Award at a special Court of Honor held Sept. 27. Ken Aycock conducted the service with guest speakers Myke Weber, Todd Hadlock, and Dave Moore. Weber narrated the program, and. Hadlock, varsity coach, presented Robbins with the Eagle Scout Award as well as a carved walking stick. Dave Moore, BLM outdoor recreation planner, presented Robbins with a certificate and letter for the successful completion of his project which was a handicap picnic site in Dry Fork Canyon. o $ Robby Aycock Aycock completes training Marine Private First Class, Robby Aycock, graduated from basic training train-ing at Marine Corps Recruit DepotWestern Recruiting Region, San Diego, California. Aycock is currently attending advanced individual indi-vidual training at Camp Pendleton, Calif. Aycock is a 1998 graduate of Skyview High School, the son of Gordon and Ruby Aycock of Billings and grandson of Ken and Alyce Aycock of Vernal. Avery Goodrich Jakob Hinkle Congratulations Congratulations to the following babies for passing their first milestone: mile-stone: Avery Jay Goodrich, son of Brett and Mica Dimick Goodrich, born Sept. 22, 1997. Jakob Dylan Dustin Hinkle, son of Dustin and Lexie Hinkle, born Oct. 6, 1997. Rifle program to be at Utah Field House Herbert Troester will present a program on the Wigle rifle to the Uintah County Historical Society at the Utah Field House of Natural History at 2 p.m. on Oct. 10. The rifle, built by Jacob Wigle in Pennsylvania about 1820, was found north of Vernal in 1945. Troester restored it for the museum in 1978 and again this summer where it is currently on display. Troester will show slides of the restoration work and will review his search for Wigle relatives, with Vernal connections. Dr. Hans Karlsson observes patient during manometry testing at Ashley Valley Medical Center. MfMC offers mew service Ashley Valley Medical Center is introducing diagnostic testing to the Uintah Basin. The two new diagnostic diag-nostic tests are called Esophageal Manometry and 24-Hour pH test. Both of these tests are instrumental in diagnosing GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease). What is GERD? When acid comes up into one's throat after a large meal, especially late at night it is called reflux. However, when reflux re-flux is so severe and frequent that it causes damage to the throat and stomach, it is called GERD. Chronic or severe reflux can cause problems like difficulty in swallowing, swallow-ing, hoarseness or laryngitis. Severe prolonged reflux or acid exposure, can also create respiratory problems like asthma and even recurrent pneumonia. The good news is that there are treatments for GERD. Simple antacids and lifestyle changes will Radiologist honored The Pink Ladies Auxiliary had Dr. Jeffrey1 Job, radiologist at Ashley Valley Medical Center, as guest speaker at their monthly meeting Sept. 30. Dr. Job conducted a discussion relating re-lating to breast cancer prevention and cancer detection. The three areas ar-eas in detecting breast cancer are: monthly breast self examination; regular physical examination and a regularly scheduled mammogram. He stressed that "the best protection is early detection." Also discussed were the importance of colon cancer can-cer screening, and a bone density test for osteoporosis. Dr. Job. BED & BREAKFAST 288 E. 100 S. Vernal (435) 781-1800 Spend yau ' 3taney,tnaati' with u& Suites include jetted double bathtub, fireplace, TV and queen size beds. Delicious breakfast also served ikWe guarantee satisfaction with your accommodations or your money back Visit our website at www.landmark-inn.com E-mail: landmarkeasilink.com National School Lunch Week October 12 -16, 1998 Come celebrate with us! Parents, Grandparents and Guardians are invited to join students for lunch. Each school vyill notify students and parents of the specific dates and times available. Cost: Elementary students $1 .25; Secondary students $1 .50 and Adults $2.25 M help some, but for more serious GERD, medication and even surgery may be necessary. That's where the new Manometry and pH testing comes in. The most standard method for diagnosing GERD is a 24-hour pH monitoring. This records the amount and severity of acidic stomach contents backing up into the esophagus. This test involves in-volves placing a small probe, or catheter in the esophagus. The probe is connected to a small recording device called a Digitrapper. This unit is able to record the pH or acid levels in your espophagus over a 24-hour period. The device is worn overnight, but it does not interfere with normal activities. ac-tivities. If complaints are made to the doctor about difficulty in swallowing, swal-lowing, he may want an Esophageal Manometry done. This test involves placing a small catheter through the nose and into the stomach. During answered questions from the group relating to these health concerns. Delores Rolfe was congratulated on her selection as Outstanding Pink Lady Volunteer of the Year. She was honored at a banquet in St. George with other outstanding volunteers. vol-unteers. A summer picnic was held August 17 at the Naples Pavillion with Georgia Couture and Verlie McCarrell hosting the event. A potluck dinner was served by members mem-bers and their partners. The next monthly meeting is scheduled Oct. 28. f ,:-.. ' '.X." 1 - the study the patient will be asked to swallow, and take a deep breath. The pressure resulting from these movements will be detected and recorded by tiny sensors located on the catheter. This will be transferred to a report for your physician. Both tests are available now. "We are excited to have the Manometry testing available at our facility," stated Debbie Spafford public relations director. "Previously, we have had to send patients to the Wasatch Front for these tests, so this will be a great advantage for the people in the Uintah Basin." 15 DISCOUNTED AIRFARE! J Valid for travel within the aVa American i contiguous 48 mea Mates. rr Atine i 535 OFF Any individual restricted adult i round-trip fare of $1 50.00 or more i j s65 OFF Any individual restricted adult J I luuiiu-uip laic ui jiju.w ui iiivic t j 95 OFF Any individual restricted adult J i round-trip fare of $350.00 or more i j 14 day advance purchase required. Valid for travel J I Mon. - Thurs. & Sat only. 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