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Show Wednesday, October 13, 1999 Vernal Express 11 ctioltoeir is 3D S Awareness Montilfo October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month. More than 45,000 Utah families will have a baby this year. For some of them, the information they receive about the Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) risk reduction will save lives. TriCounty Health Department wants to remind parents, grandparents, babysitters and others who care for infants that it is important to protect the quality of air in an infant's environment. Last week we reviewed the recommendations recom-mendations that help reduce the risk of SIDS. While we still do not know the causes of SIDS, we are learning that anything which decreases the efficiency and function func-tion of infants' lungs and heart must be considered as a factor. In 1998, British researchers announced that they had reviewed 39 studies of maternal smoking and SIDS and that exposure to cigarette smoke in the environment after birth doubles the risk for SIDS. In Great Britain, where prone sleeping Former director completes studies Former Vernal resident, Greg Richens, has completed his studies at the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) and will graduate Dec. 19, with a doctorate degree in higher educational administration. Richens is a former graduate of Uintah High School and served as the executive director for the Uintah Basin Association of Governments for three and a half years prior to moving to Las Vegas, Nev., in September of 1997. While at UNLV, Richens worked as a research assistant and served as adjunct professor in the Department of Educational Leadership. His dissertation dis-sertation research .received national and international honors and was selected for presentation in Sydney, Australia at a worldwide training conference. Richen's research was also one of only two projects in the nation scheduled to receive an award at the National Association of Industrial and Technical Teacher Educator's graduate research symposium sym-posium in Orlando, Fla. Richen's research was instrumental instrumen-tal in establishing a partnership between UNLV and the Johns Hopkins University Institute for Policy Studies involving the comprehensive com-prehensive development of workplace work-place basic skills curriculum. The results are being published in various vari-ous national educational journals. Dr. Richens received his bachelor's bache-lor's degree both from Weber State University and a master's degree from Utah State University. He has plans to find a job and move back to Utah sometime after graduation. FIH1A stMeiratis wddd iratiirDtliDoiru- awaireOs On Sept. 30, Chey Hill and Dana Wilkerson of Duchesne High School were presented the Utah State Department of Health's Annual Five-a-Day award for their work in heart health nutrition education. edu-cation. The Future Homemakers of America (FHA) at Duchesne High School were nominated by TriCounty Health Department for this year's award based on the work these two young women accom Building Your Future Ashley Valley Mortgage We Work With ALL Credit Situations C Purchase Refinance Home Equity Prequalifications One-Time Close Construction Modular Homes and Manufactured Homes For a FREE Consultation Call us at Office (435) 781-1773 " Toll Free (877) 367-0263 365 W. 50 N. W-21 Vernal UT 84078 Windsor Building is no longer a major SIDS risk factor fac-tor due to the successful "Back to Sleep" campaign, cigarette smoking has emerged as the main risk factor for SIDS. The Confidential Enquiry into Stillbirths and Deaths in Infancy (Fleming, et.al,) found the risk of SIDS to rise with increases in the numbers of smokers in the household, the number of cigarettes smoked a day and the length of exposure to cigarette smoke. Other studies published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 1997 indicate that high levels of airborne particulate .pollution (soot and smog) may make babies more susceptible to SIDS death. Particulate pollution is produced mainly by coal and wood burning stoves and heavy automobile automo-bile traffic emissions. Particulates can enter homes through windows, cracks in walls and air conditioners. The studies indicate that infants exposed to high levels of airborne pollution may be 25 percent more likely to die of Sudden Infant Death yfiaHn crop irpirt Major Utah crop activities for week ending October 10, included harvesting fourth crop hay, and comsilage, and planting winter grains, according to the Utah Agricultural Statistics Service. Livestock continued to be move to winter ranges. There were 7 days suitable for field work during the week. Com in the dent stage was 87 percent, per-cent, 1 point behind 1998 but 24 points ahead of the five-year average. aver-age. Corn was 64 percent in the mature stage, behind last year by 4 points but 1 point ahead the five-year five-year average. Corn harvested for silage was 88 percent complete, 15 points ahead of last year. Corn harvested har-vested for grain, at 5 percent complete, com-plete, was 3 points behind last year. Winter wheat was 82 percent planted, plant-ed, 12 points behind 1998. Winter wheat emerged, at 44 percent, was 1 7 points behind last year. The fourth alfalfa hay cutting was 67 percent complete, behind last year by 6 points. Alfalfa seed har Harry Keser, Jr. 1 1 - -" Sheriff gives alert The Uintah County Sheriffs Department is requesting that residents resi-dents be on the lookout for a man who escaped from the Colorado Department of Corrections. Harry Keser Jr., 41, formerly of Vernal, walked away ' from a Colorado community correction's facility. He was originally incarcerated incarcer-ated on a charge of 2nd degree kid plished in creating and staging a Five-a-Day Puppet Show to teach the importance of eating five fruits and vegetables each day. Their show also took first place at the state FHA competition in the "Focus on Children' category earlier earli-er this year. Stan Allen, principal of Duchesne High School, accepted the award on behalf of Ellen Hill, the FHA Chapter advisor at the ceremony held in front of Duchesne High One Step at a Time! Syndrome. Babies in high pollution regions were also found to be 45 percent more susceptible to respiratory respira-tory ailments. Although a direct casual relationship relation-ship has not been established, prenatal pre-natal and postnatal exposure to cigarette cig-arette smoke have repeatedly been identified as significant risk factors for SIDS. TriCounty Health Department and the SIDS Alliance (http:www.sidsalliance.org), continue con-tinue to urge all infant caregivers to position babies on their backs for sleep; provide smoke-free environments; environ-ments; use firm bedding materials; avoid overheating, breast feed to build immunity; and maintain good prenatal care, regular immunization schedules and communication with your baby's doctor regarding any changes in health and behavior. Avoiding cigarette smoke is a recognized rec-ognized approach to reducing the risk of SIDS. However, it is important impor-tant to refrain from making smoke exposure appear to be linked to all SIDS deaths. Many SIDS deaths vested was 44 percent complete, 43 points behind 1998 and 23 points behind the average. Peaches were 100 percent picked, the same as the five-year average. Apples were 77 percent picked, 40 points ahead of 1998 and 25 points ahead of the five-year average. Potatoes were 62 percent harvested, 7 points behind last year, but five points ahead of the average. Onions were 10 points ahead of last year, at 79 percent harvested, and 3 points above the five-year average. Dry beans were 90 percent harvested, 10 points behind last year. Sheriff's Warrant List As of Monday, Oct. 12, the following fol-lowing warrants were outstanding with the 8th . District Court Laura Aguilar, born Aug. 10, 1995, warrant issued Sept 20. 1999 for $25,000. Sherri Boggess," bom April 20, 1961. warrant issued Sept 23, 1999 for $5,000. Matthew Gene Simpson also known as Matthew Kimball bom Oct. Aguilar Boggess 22. 1978 wanted on five body warrants. Person with information about these individuals should contact the Uintah County Sheriffs office Gerrard naping. It is suspected that Keser is in the Vernal area. Anyone seeing this person should contact the Uintah Sheriffs Department at 789-2511 789-2511 or Secret Witness Line 789-5400. 789-5400. Keser is 6-foot 2-inches, 255 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes. He has a tattoo on the right forearm. School. Both Chey and Dana attended. Cheryl Glenn. R.N., director direc-tor of the Five-a-Day Grocery Store Tours for Utah State Department of Health's Chronic Disease Prevention and Control, praised the FHA group's efforts saying, "Utah has been trying for several years to get puppet show teams established in the schools. This group's effort is one of the first successful efforts and we are pleased they will be continuing con-tinuing presentations in the schools and community this year." Ms. Glenn noted that Utah is recognized rec-ognized nationally as a forerunner in Healthy Heart education efforts,, This year's nominations for the award extended from a registered dietitian who works for the WTC (Women, Infants and Children) program pro-gram to a retired produce manager from Smith's Food and Drug who still volunteers to give grocery store tours to third grade students. Major sponsors of Five-a-Day education efforts also include Dole Pineapple, which offers free teaching materials on it's website at http:www.dolc5aday.com m) V -J occur in a smoke-free environment and many babies exposed to cigarette ciga-rette smoke do not die. The cause of SIDS remain unknown and it is possible that SIDS may have a number of causes, not just one. We cannot predict which babies will die, nor can we prevent all SIDS deaths. Medical research efforts aimed at uncovering additional risk factors and underlying causes must continue. For more information, please call the Baby Your Baby Hotline at 1-800-826-9662. TriCounty Health Department at 781-5475 or 722-5085. or the Department of Health SIDS Program at 1-801-528-9970. This information taken from Utah Safe Kids Newsletter, Spring 1999. Utah Department of Health SIDS fact sheet; SIDS Alliance. Maternal Cigarette Smoking Doubles the Risk of SIDS and Possible Link Between Air Pollution and SIDS. Cattle moved from summer ranges was 58 percent complete, 4 points behind 1998 and 6 points behind the average. Sheep moved from summer ranges w as 67 percent complete, 1 point ahead of last year but 1 point behind the average. Topsoil moisture was 13 percent very short, 22 percent short, 64 percent per-cent adequate, and 1 percent surplus. sur-plus. Subsoil moisture was 11 percent per-cent very short, 23 percent short and 66 percent adequate. Range and pastures were 2 percent very poor. 1 1 percent poor. 33 percent fair, 48 percent good and 6 percent excellent excel-lent 789-2511. Secret Witness Line 789-1 5400 or Central Dispatch at 789-4222. 789-4222. Callers can remain anonymous. Simpson Brunner DeWitt !Ss utt- urins f '-'" 3 Fi r" 1 Vii us at www rtnyVido com" I : v . f - a - - V J : -l v,. -r 4 f if V -J , " '-Jr.,, ' ,. .-.,.!;-- M w. . Poster urges people to celebrate wildlife refuge. Vernal Junior High to celebrate "Wild Things" On October 13, staff members at the Ouray National Wildlife Refuge and the Vernal Junior High w ill celebrate cel-ebrate "Wild Things." The Ouray Refuge is one of the 500 national wildlife refuges across the United States. During National Wildlife Refuge Week. Oct 10 -16, special events like binling tours, fishing and hunting events, nature hikes and education activities will be scheduled. The Vernal Junior High Escape Club will be replacing approximately approxi-mately half a mile of woven wire fence w ith three strands, 2 braided, one smooth, wire fence. The groups will be working from about 3 p.m. until dark. Thursday and Friday they will finish up the project. Also Teacher's Day Conservation Fair, sponsored by Dinosaurland RC&D. will bring natural resource agencies along with private compa inT lion) ts-1 15 moM notO ' ii r .. I t i I wild things by visiting a national nies together to provide educational and resource material for educators in the area. They will be addressing National Wildlife Refuge Week and material available Oct. 12 from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at East Elementary m Roosevelt. 2 NIGHT LAND ONLY PACKAGES INCLUDE: 2 night hotel stay 3 day Disneyland pass One early admission to Disneyland .s99 Ramada Inn Orange County 5119 MARRIOTT ASK MOOT APCmOMl ATTRACTIONS NClUDKa THE NEW IfOOCANO! ta ptnov Quad cchhk Q t&fe, 1 2 ctiadmv, gn J 11, Oaying togftfw). 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