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Show THE SAN JUAN RECORD Wednesday May 15, 1991 Early intervention by Roz McGee, Utah Children Of the 36,000 babies born in Utah each year, at least 3 percent are either born with a birth defect or will develop some type of mental retardation. The Utah Department of Healths Early Intervention program coordinates and provides early identification and treatment services for these infants and young children. Unfortunately, the present program can serve only 30 percent of these special kids, and there will be a waiting list of more than 300 by June. The budget presented by the governor in mid-Dec-cemb- er calls for $747,600 for Early Intervention, but $2.4 million is needed to serve 800 more infants and children. Why is Early Interven- tion so important? First, early diagnosis and treatment can minimize the effects of the handicapping condition. Second, Early Intervention can reduce the costs of therapy later on. Third, families first: national arts symposium A The first National Symposium on Arts Promotion and Cultural Tourism in Indian Country is set for in New 19-2- 3 Mex- ico. The National will follow the Symposium week-lon- g Santa Fe Indian Market and will feature tours of nearby Pueblos and the Navajo Nation. Meetings will take place at the Albuquerque Hilton, with special sessions and cultural events at the Pueblo Indian Cultural Center in Albuquerque and at the new Hotel Santa Fe, owned by world-famou- Page 12 be victims of abuse. An example illustrates the need for Early Intervention services. An Early Inter- vention specialist was working with a family who lived in a trailer park in Wasatch County. The family directed the therapists attention to a neighbors child with spina bifida who was receiving only physical therapy. Through the in- formation provided, the child was subsequently screened and provided with a range of appropriate ser- vices. Early Intervention ser- vices offered to handicapped kids are: screening to decide what treatment is needed; referrals to thera- pists; and service plans to address needs of the child and the family. When a child has special problems, the family has to make many extra efforts and may need services provided by the state. A delay in services means more costly services. Call Utah Children in Salt for Lake City at 321-577- 2 more information. without Early Intervention services are subject to terrific stress. They may have to put the child in an institution or the family itself may fall apart. Finally, experience shows that handicapped children are more likely to August - s the Pueblo of Picuris. The symposium takes advantage of the increasing interest in Indian arts, cultures and histories. The sponsors will bring together a wide array of Native County fair logo contest The creator of the winning logo for the 1991 San Juan County Fair will receive a $25 cash prize. The logo must coincide, or illus- trate, the theme for this years fair: San Juan Fun in 91. Submit your entry in black ink on 812 X 11 inch plain white paper. No colors please. Entry deadline is May 17. The fair logo contest is open to all San Juan County residents. Entries should be submitted to: Logo Contest, San Juan County Fair, P.O. Box 549, Monticello, Utah 84535. is Buckle Up America! May Week. Its a good time to remind your loved ones that safety belts, air bags and child safety seats save lives. So remember to buckle up, America! every time, on every trip. 20-2- 7 Medicaid or Medicare Complaint Line compared to the previous year. Again, a large number of centers failed to report on time and are being audited to more accurately assess actual compliance Immunization level of Utah children An assessment of the quately immunized; 93 93.1 in per- immunization levels for all cent in kindergarten students enrolled in public, private, and parochial schools has and, 92.1 percent in the 1990-9school year. The review of immunization records in day care centers shows that the per- been completed for the 1990-9school year, reports the Utah Department of Health. The immunization status of 1 children attending licensed child care facilities and Head Start programs was simultaneously reviewed. Utah law requires that all children enrolled in a school, licensed child care center, or Head Start submit proof of immunization or submit evidence of exemption for medical, religious, or personal reasons. Any child in compliance with the law is considered un- 1986-87- ; 1989-9- 0; 1 centage of children with the law. Parents are encouraged not to postpone immunizations for their children. ade- Outbreaks of quately immunized continued to improve. This improvement is a direct result of the coordinated and concentrated enforcement efforts of the Departments of e diseases have occurred in Utah during recent years and during this year. and Services Human Health. vaccine-preventabl- - Three states Massachusetts, Connecticut and Georgia - did not ratify the Bill of Rights until the celebration of the sesquicentennial of the Constitution on 1939. Head Start programs reported a modest increase in immunization levels when enrolled. conditionally enrollment is allowed for students in the process of receiving re- Conditional quired immunizations. Re- quired immunizations include diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, measles, mumps, rubella, and polio. The results of the survey of kindergarten students reveal a disappointing, un- expected, and unexplained decline in immunization levels. There was a slight increase in the percentage of students with exemptions. school year For the 1984-894.3 percent of Utah kindergarten students were ade- 5 Utah bar exam The Utah State Bar Board of Commissioners is pleased to announce that 68 individuals passed the Utah State Bar examination administered in February. Of those who passed the 16 The L.H. Redd Co. store as it was in are from examination, the Brigham Young the early 930's 1 in Monticello. Photo courtesy of Marion Christensen Lovitt Uni- versity Law School, 16 from the University of Utah Law School, 23 from out of state law schools, and 13 are attorney applicants (42 men and 26 women). A combined admissions ceremony with the Utah Supreme Court and the United States District Court will be held in Salt Lake City on June 4. SWIMMING PROGRAM 1991 Fee Schedule 'W Senior Citizen Family SESSION PASSES Child (6 to 14) Adult (15 & over) (season) $70 -4 $1.00 $2.00 5-- $20 8 $90 2 $100 FAMILY RENTALS 1 41-6- 66 American artists, tribal leaders and experts in cultural tourism, economic de- - - 40 people 5 people $27.50 per hour $32.50 per hour 100 people $42.50 per hour ' Singles (season) LESSONS 10 Adult (16 Child (15 lessons, 30 minute $17.50 & up) $50 & under) $40 velopment, historic preser- vation and international marketing and cultural BLANDING SWIMMING POOL SCHEDULE FOR 1991 MONDAY 8 1 1 11 -- am 12 - -- am - Lessons FRIDAY 1 - 2 pm - 5 pm pm noon Babies hour (for 1pm children 5 yrs. & under. Must be accompanied by adult 15 yrs. or older) Ladies Hour (15 yrs. and older) 2 5 - 6 Aqua ($17.5 Open Adult (CEU) 6 - 8 pm 8 - 9 pm Open Adult & I olde SATURDAY SCHEDULE 2-- 6 pm Open swimming 6 -- 10 pm Rental night POOL OPENS JUNE 3, 1991 |