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Show THE SAN JUAN RECORD Wednesday, January 16, 1985 - Page 10 Settler was published for years in this paper and after his death, his daughter Cassie Monson succeeded him with her Sagebrush column. After Cassie Lady Marie Meyer seems to be reher younger sister, away, passed couperating nicely from her surGuen Smith, began the current gery. She is at the San Juan column Quince of the Nick-lov- is. Hospital and we wish her a speedy was Albert R, recovery. The snow storm on January 7 and 8 brought the most snow of any storm thus far this season approximately 8 inches. Tuesday morning a number of cars slid off the road but it would no doubt have been much worse if we didnt have the big roadpatrol vehicles who were busy at work in the early hours of the morning. Our thanks to those men who get up so very early to work on the roads. Earl and Beth Wright have just returned from Salt Lake City after welcoming a new grandson, born January 3, 1985 at 6:30 p.m. and weighed 8 12 pounds. The proud parents are John and Colleen Wright Shinkle. Albert R. Lyman would have celebrated his 105 birthday last week January 10. He wasborn in 1880. His column The Old Lyman an inspiration to many who revere his memory. He was my grade school teacher. Be ready with your contribution to the Mothers March of Dimes on January 22 and 23 when they call at your home. The Mothers March of Dimes began in 1950 and has been observed every year since. If you wish to volunteer to help, call Kay Jones at 7. Your service will be greatly appreciated. Memorial services were held' at the Assembly of God Church in Blanding on January 4, 1985 for Charles Marion Bonnema who passed away December 31, 1984 in Salt Lake City. Reverend Gene Martin conducted the service. Mr. Bonnema is the father of Mrs. Dave Davis who is a sister-in-la- w of Ronald Davis of Rmi and his wife. Blanding. Myrtle Davis, gave a dinner for 678-275- Winter is especially hazardous for the elderly Winter is a time of many ill- nesses and injuries. Cold, icy weather can bring about heart attacks, frostbite, and asthma, as well as broken bones due to falls. The Utah Department of Health warns that while staying a long time in a cold place can harm anyone, it is particularly risky for the old. Even mildly cool temperatures of 60 to 65 degrees can trigger thermia. accidental hypo- Hypothermia, is marked by an low internal body abnormally -- temperature typically 95 de- grees or less. A simple drop in skin temperature is not hypoWhile hypothermia thermia. sometimes develops slowly, it usually occurs fairly quickly over a period of a few days. A person is especially vulnerable if he or she: Lives alone or is isolated, without a phone to reach help in case of accident or illness. Doesnt shiverreact to cold normally. Is ill or unable to move around well. Is taking drugs that keep the body from regulatingtemperature normally. Such drugs include phenothiazines, which are commonly used to treat anxiety, tal organs are damaged or body functions are disrupted. Serious hypothermia often leads to problems with the kidney, liver, and pancreas. The most severe prob- Other measures to prevait hypothermia include: dressing warmly during the day; eating enough food; and stayingas active as possible. All of these are to maintain good ways body heat. Because hypothermia may often start during sleep, special care should be paid to keeping warm in J)ed by wearing enough clothes and using enough blankets. 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The elderly often may not sense that they are becoming cold as readily as younger people, and their bodies may not adjust to changes in temperature as well. Hi response to cold, the blood vessels near the surface of the body normally narrow to reduce heat losses. Muscles also beto to make heat. The gin tighten result is pale skin and shivering. The reason some older people do not respond to cold in a normal way is not known yet. nausea, depression, and other conditions. To protect older people against accidental hypothermia, living and sleeping areas should be heated to at least 65 degrees. This appears adequate in most cases, although people who are sick may need higher indoor temperatures. those coming from out of town to attend the service. We are all happy to see LaVee Redd who was in town last week for a few days visit. She was a house pest of Myrtle Redd. She lives in Salt Lake City now but was a Blanding resident for most of her life. It is hard to believe that after the snowstorm last week that today could be so sunny and bright. The sun is warm for this time of year and dozens of little gray birds can be seen gleaningberries off the shrubs and weeds. We cleared the snow off the ground and placed som e sunflower seeds, crumbs and apple and carrot and potato peelings which these birds pick at with psto. Several people around town have seed feeders where the birds can for a snack during the winter. Fish Sticks Good Thru Feb. 20, 1985 Only ORANGE JUICE, WF $70.00 a month on a prepaid lease i6oz.$1.69 6oz.49$ 2-y- ear $90.00 a month on a prepaid lease $115.00 a month on a month to month basis For a 45 x 70 space (larger sizes available) BONUS: Free Microwave On We sell ear Jrdinic Shoes it Nurses Uniforms All Leases YOURS TO KEEP WHETHER YOU STAY OR NOT Mobile Resorts ARIZONA 900 E. 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