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Show Thursday, April 15, 2004 SPRINGVILLE HERALD 15 -mi 1 I. t ! S 3 I I I 1 I H - 5 Springville Jr. High Citizens for fourth term are shown here. Congratulations to, from left: Tim Anderson, An-derson, Mike Bate, Zach Knowlton, DJ Martindale, Kolton Forbes, Spencer Gardner and Colby North. Not pictured are Jeff Bates, Brandon Johnson and Jeremy Baum. . .... ! ? : ', Springville Jr. High Citizens for third term are shown here. They are, from left: Yvonne Allsop, Katri-na Katri-na Anderson, Caitlin Benson, Korrine Young, Rachel Coyne, Kayla Sweeten and Madelyn Tucker. "Honk" Opening at scera Center Hans Christian Anderson's famous story about an ugly duckling who learns to value diversity and himself retains re-tains all the compassion in the original tale but with a generous gener-ous dose of music and humor in "Honk," playing at the SCERA Center April 12 -23. In addition to 7:30 p.m. performances, per-formances, "Honk" will also play at a 3 p.m. matinee April 17. Tickets are available by calling the SCERA at 225-2569, at the arts center (745 S. State St., Orem) weekdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. or at the door performance nights. ' "Honk" is a play that de-: de-: lighted audiences on the Lon West Nile Virus dangers - What can I do to protect my animals an-imals from West Nile virus? ; Answer by: Clell Bagley, Utah State University Extension Veterinarian Vet-erinarian ; West Nile virus was introduced intro-duced to Utah last year, and because be-cause it now exists in our resident resi-dent population (especially in birds), there will likely be an outbreak out-break again this year. West Nile virus is transmitted by infectious mosquitoes that become be-come infected when they feed on birds with the virus. The virus stays in the mosquito's salivary glands, and during blood feeding, feed-ing, it is injected into the animal. The virus then multiplies and may cause illness in the animal However, there is no reason to destroy an animal that has been infected with West Nile virus. Full recovery from the infection is likely after treatment. There is no documented evidence of per-son-toperson, animal-to-animal or animal-to-person transmission of West Nile virus. Consider this information to protect your animals from the disease. Horses and mules can be seriously se-riously affected with West Nile virus; therefore, vaccination of equine animals is encouraged. There are currently two vaccines that can be used to provide protection. pro-tection. Both are sold through veterinarians only. The vaccine should be given prior to mosquito mosqui-to season. The first year, two Need a getaway ... Call Enterprise Rent-A-Car FOR YOUR NEXT RENTAL. At Enterprise, we offer: Great rates Free pick-up service in the Spanish Fork area Great selection of vehicles To make a reservation, please call 798-0614 or visit us at 570 South Main, across from the Spanish Fork Fairgrounds. Bring this card in for 10 OFF your next rental TN i ront-a-car don stage and received the Olivier Award England's equivalent of the Tony in 2000, a year of formidable competition that included "The Lion King." It's also a play that delighted SCERA director Laurel Lau-rel Barham, who suggested the musical to the SCERA based on the recommendation of the Music Theater International Interna-tional Workshop, which she attended. "Everyone is familiar with the story of a duckling that is born and instantly made fun of because he doesn't look or sound like anyone else," she explains. "Life is tough for those who are different, espe- doses are necessary with three to four weeks between doses. The animal will not have protective immunity until two weeks after the second dose. After the first year, only one dose is necessary. Equines can also receive a booster dose during dur-ing peak season (August and September) to provide extra protection pro-tection if an area is experiencing a heavy outbreak of West Nile virus. Owners should consult with their veterinarian about timing, tim-ing, use in pregnant mares or use in foals. Cats, dogs and most traditional tradi-tional house pets are not likely to have problems with West Nile virus. They can be carriers of the virus, but they cannot transmit it to humans or other animals. Veterinarians Vet-erinarians and pet owners should take normal infection control precautions when caring for an animal suspected of having this or any other viral infection. If you find a dead crow or raptor, contact your local health department or the regional office of the Division of Wildlife Resources. Re-sources. They may then sample other birds to determine if West Nile virus is present in the area Testing is conducted by collecting oral swabs and sending them to a testing lab. For further information informa-tion on dead birds, visit: http:www.wtf (ffie.utahgovwnv deadbird.html or go to the West Nile virus page at: httpwww.wildlife.utah.govwnv. dally for children. Duckling looks different. He's big and he can't quack. Yet ultimately it's a lovely tale of self-accep-tance and loving yourself." Featuring the most advanced ad-vanced performers in the SCERA Youth Theatre, "Honk" is a free-range frolic with flocks of ducks, geese, cats and swans. The actors personify animal-like characteristics charac-teristics and their costumes suggest their part. For instance, in-stance, all the ducks were duckbill caps to represent their bills. The lead, played by Justin Benson, takes a journey to discovery his true beauty and glorious destiny. Four to attend Boys State American Legion Boys' State Chairman Keith Advise reports that four boys will attend at-tend Utah American legion Boys' State in Ogden at Weber We-ber State University June 7 thru 11,2004. They are Zachary Anderson, son of Val and Ann Anderson; Landon Conover, son of Craig and Dee Ann Conover; Colby Groneman, son of Jon and Bonny Bon-ny Groneman; and Jordan Kendrick, son of John and Sarah Kendrick. Boys' State's purpose is "to educate our youth in the duties, privileges, rights and responsibilities responsi-bilities of American Citizenship," Citizen-ship," said Davis. "It is a plan for training in the practical aspects as-pects of government." Applications of the principles of democratic government are made in every possible way. The Constitution and the statutes of the State of Utah are the patterns from which the fundamental law of the American Legion Boys' State has been developed. Boys' State should be thought of as being a mythical 51st state with a constitution, statutes and ordinances constructed con-structed by its citizens to govern gov-ern themselves. r"3ti , J. ........ v, 1 ' i Celebrating the first anniversary of many more to come! : ..,aw 111 HI li Mi HlliMl wH J f Springville Jr. High Citizens for third term are shown here. They are, from left: Bobbie Waters, Aileen Keliliiki, Tabetha Arnold, Carolyn Shinners, Jamie Johnson, Christie Bjarnson, Carry Carter and Lisa Jensen Not pictured is Anna Gerhauser. pilW'viiiwwwwiiJVWW',llM'V'u'AWiiiwwwi -iv linn ' iw ' u i .y i.wu-'i" iim"W aumm mi. u. .ui juiM! ilLHluiiHi.i'WW'aW"Uk'SWWW"'W ; , " , - I ' . 8 ; J 1 . 1 i i A rN Springville Jr. High Citizens for fourth term are shown here. They are, from left: Conner Cunningham, Cunning-ham, Nate Hancock, Steven McCullock, Preston Eaton, Makay Johnston and Conner Webster. Marijuana use among youth Still the most widely used illicit il-licit drug in our society, marijuana mari-juana use crosses social, ethnic and economic lines and reaches down to grab hold of our most precious commodity, our children. chil-dren. From the time the Monitoring the Future Study began in 1975 to 2003, between 83 and 90 of every senior class have said that they could obtain marijuana marijua-na fairly or very easily. The 2002 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) showed that an estimated 94.9 million Americans age 12 or older had used marijuana or hashish in their lifetime. Contributing to the justification justifica-tion of its use, marijuana advocacy advo-cacy groups have been in existence exis-tence for decades. Such misinformed misin-formed groups have held numerous nu-merous rallies and demonstrations demonstra-tions and even have multi-million dollar lobbying campaigns working on the federal government. govern-ment. " However, many people feel that allowing marijuana for medical situations or lowering possession charges to the equivalency of a traffic ticket would only open the door further fur-ther for our youth to smoke it and even for promoting it's total to-tal legalization. While some people argue that marijuana is not as dangerous as other drugs, most know and understand under-stand that pot dulls a person's senses and causes lethargy. In We 5 a 15 IV. IVIsain - Snrinfgrville 491-Q5D5 BuvimYMim South VaUqj Fun&i North Main - Spfincvillc tttrmutet CowwgwciAi. CoyreucrpM Howe C t ; addition, its potency as characterized charac-terized by THC content continues contin-ues to rise. What advocates fail to mention men-tion is the truth about what the drug actually does to a person, such as damaging the lungs, nerves and brain. There are over 400 chemicals found in marijuana smoke and 60 of them have been proven to cause cancer. Marijuana contains con-tains the neurotoxin THC, which is a poison that affects the brain and nerves. When someone smokes pot, two things happen two them: 1) There is an almost immediate burn-up of vitamins and minerals miner-als in the body. 2) The nerves in the body go numb. This occurs every time someone some-one takes the drug and it causes caus-es that individual's health to steadily decrease. A person's tolerance to the drug also builds and eventually he or she has to smoke pot almost continuously just to feel somewhat normal because they have caused so much damage internally. Marijuana's negative effects also last well beyond the initial use. THC is lipophilic, meaning the chemical is fat-bonding and in the late 70's L. Ron Hubbard discovered that toxins get stored inside a person's body for weeks, months and even years after use ceases. He also discovered the only known remedy for the removal of the stored chemicals. eOD Toires Fir Less The billboard will be gone soon; but we're still around! Thanks - Along with impaired conditions condi-tions and senses comes altered judgment, such as continuing to use more drugs, driving under the influence and committing other crimes. According to Initiation of Marijuana Use: Trends, Patterns, Pat-terns, and Implications, adults who used marijuana before age 15 were 6 times more likely to be dependent on an illicit drug and 62 also reported cocaine use at some point later in their life. Estimates derived from the U.S. Census Bureau and Monitoring Moni-toring the Future data indicated approximately 600,000 of the nearly 4 million U.S. high school seniors drive under the influence of marijuana. Additionally, Addi-tionally, among the male juvenile juve-nile detainees who were tested in five sites during 2002, an average av-erage of 57.7 tested positive for marijuana. Regardless of the type of drug, its potency, legality or how many people use it, a drug is still a drug and addiction is America's number one societal problem. Well over 20 million people in this country are caught in the trap of substance abuse. To find out more information log on to www.marijuanaaddic-tion.com. www.marijuanaaddic-tion.com. To get help for a loved one in need contact Nar-conon Nar-conon Arrowhead today at 1-800468-6933. Addiction can be overcome. Dcm tyoAttatM, 570 South Main Spanish Fork, Utah 84660 (801) 798-0614 |