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Show Page 10 911 S GimW03I!M2ini1i In 1993, the Utah Legislature passed the Utah Used Oil Management Act, authorizing the Department of Environmental Qualitys Division of Solid and Hazardous Waste to establish a program to collect used oil, preserve it as a valuable recyclable resource and prevent environmental degradation. Prior to implementation of the Used Oil Program, the state estimated that more than two million gal lons of used oil were being put in This effort has included setting 200 than garbage cans and sent to the up ' more (DIYer) used oil landfill, dumped behind the garage, or poured down storm collection centers, developing educational materials for school drains and sewers each year. The Division has established programs, putting together radio used oil steering committees, and television commercials, comprised of local leaders and newspaper and billboard advervolunteers, throughout the state tisements, and distributing signs to assist in implementing an ex- and informational brochures. tensive public education cam- The Division has also worked paign to encourage the proper extensively with the local coundisposal and recycling of used oil. ty health departments and pro- - Wednesday, October 15, 1S37 Nephi, Utah CEtnue-Ncfo- a rl surtdl Esssp Rezyd.3 micsd CM off ft vided a traveling information display booth for the state and county fairs and other public gatherings and events such as Earth Day. As people become more aware of the used oil requirements, the amount of used oil being collected each year has steadily increased. Alter three years, the states DIYer collection centers, most of whom are local mer- AcjI2 Jl . move ds2p oHimm Gfe-- m ffoir ie3rasi3K5 been shown to be more effective than either medication used individually and to produce results in as little as two weeks. As with other topical acne medications, local irritation has been reported with Benzamyrin use. If a person is concerned about lem, The American Counseling Association is urging teenagers or feels personally affected by and their parents to consult a acne, it is important to seek the Jones Lube & Wash, 61 North physician for medical treatment advice of a doctor who can help Main Street, Nephi, of moderate to severe cases of address individual skin care Parkin Motor Company, 131 acne. Seeking treatment now can needs and provide appropriate South Main Street, Nephi, therapy. improve the condition. chants wanting to provide a community service, have collected more than 500,000 gallons of used oil. Three used oil collection centers are located in Juab County: Clover Creek Car Care, 155 North Main Street, Mona, Teenagers across the country have returned to school, and many of them are concerned about Caring their peers because of a common skin condition acne. Emphasizing that acne is more than just a cosmetic prob- 623-411- 7. 623-703- 3. MlaOTlbain) AG p (Lotey Din) 623-022- 2. u GuQU?0eG : E)D Ga Violations ofthe Used Oil Management Act or Rules, including improper disposal, may subject an individual or business to a civil penalty of up to $10,000 for each day of the violation. For more information about used oil, or the location of other collection from friends and activities, inapcenters, you may call toll free propriate behavior and poor academic performance. Resolving their anxiety over acne is important to starting the school year with the confidence they need to succeed socially and academicalself-imag-e, 4 Suburbans 4X4s LS & LT Models All Trailer Tow 6 Tahoes - 4x4s LT & LS 2 Tahoes - 2 Doors 4x4s 53 Pickups 12, 34 or 1 ton Ext. Cabs - Reg. Cabs - Cab Chassis. All New Malibu, Grand Prixs, Olds Cutlas, All in Stock Our Concern IS Your Best Interest 1 American Legion Convention October 16 th In Orem All American Legion veterans are invited to the American Legion District 4 Convention to be held Thursday, October 16th, at 93 North 400 East in Orem, there will be a pot luck dinner at 6:30 p.m. followed by the Legion meeting at 7:30 p.m. Any veteran or American Legion member, who wants to go or needs more information, please contact Dale Worwood. The American Legion is the worlds largest veterans, organization. All veterans of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Merchant Marines are invited to join the American Legion, Nephi post number one of Utah. Our National American Legion president keeps urging us to get all our local veterans to join the American Legion. . Call Bill Sperry, post adjutant, or Dale Worwood, to join our local post. The American flag is a living soul, it is the soul of a nation, says Dale. , EDroufoay : "Acne is more than just a What is Acne Acne is a disease that develsource of minor embarrassment for teenagers, said Dr. Gail Rob- ops when the hair follicle her inson, immediate past president comes clogged by skin cells that' of the American Counseling As- block the opening of pores. The sociation. Many teenagers with most common form of acne is a constellation of whiteheads, acne have a negative which can lead to withdrawal blackheads, papules and pus- Chevrolet In Stock or in transit Offers expire 11197, 348 W Main, Delta ly. tules. It is the most common skin disease in the United States, affecting almost 17 million people. About 85 percent of people between the ages of 12 and 25 develop acne. Psychosocial Impacts of Acne Research on the psychologiAbout 85 percent of people between the ages of 12 to 25 devel- cal and social ramifications of op acne, and discussions during acne has shown that acne can medical examinations reveal negatively impact a persons soacne can have serious effects on cial and academic performance,' and emotional the psyche. Acne patients have health. expressed problems with: Studies have also found that individuals who are treated medbody image ically for acne have significantly anger embarrassment leading to improved attitudes, a? well social avoidance stress and anxiety levels. lifestyle limitations difficulties with family mem- Treating Acne medbers While ications may work for mild casdepression Being a teenager is difficult es of acne, more difficult cases enough, but the stigma of bad usually require a prescription skin often compounds the situa- medication available through a tion, especially at a time that is physician. so critical to an adolescents perOne prescription therapy sonal growth, said Dr. Robinson. thpt can improve acne before stuConsulting a physician for treat- dents return to school is Benzment is the first place to start, amyrin, a combination therapy but we also need to encourage of benzoyl peroxide and erythro teens not to feel embarrassed by mycin. This combination haf having acne or to feel so pres- - been shown to be more elective sured by societys emphasis on than either medication used looks. alone and results can be seen in Acne develops when the hair as little as two weeks. As with follicles become clogged by skin other topical acne medications, cells that block the opening of local irritation has been reported with Benzamyrin use. pores. While medications may work for mild If a person is concerned about cases of acne, more difficult cas- or feels affected by acne, he or es usually require prescription she should see a doctor who can antibiotics, both topical and oral. provide advice and appropriate According to Dr. Diane Berson, therapy. self-estee- m er over-the-count- er Plant a pear tree for your partridge Pear trees are than II s 7 9 r All Mannington Oassk, Impressions Collection'" t Mannington and Argent floors are 20X off through December 1, 1997. Visit our store for detads. associate clinical professor of New York University School of more a Medicine, There are prescription medications available that place to park your partridge. if administered now can substanSome of the more exotic varieties are ornamental landscape tially improve difficult cases of additions and taste like a cross acne. One topical medication, Benzamyrin, combines an anbetween apples and pears. Are they called sugar apples, tibiotic with an antibacterial This combination has apple pears, oriental apples or agent. salad pears? Asian pears really aren't a cross or weird variation requires no storage or waiting of anything, says Jerry period before consuming. Asian Utah State University pears can be canned and preExtension horticulturist. Though served, but most people prefer native to China and the Far them fresh. The fruit will only East, they can be grown here in store for a week or two unless Utah. The trees Historians believe that the refrigerated. are similar growth to comseeds were brought to America requirements mon pears, he says. They preand planted by Chinese miners fer well drained soil and perform along the stream banks of the better in a soil rich in organic Sierra Nevada during the California Gold Rush. As the trees matter. Tb keep the trees mangrew the fruit was introduced to ageable prune annually in the America, Goodspeed says. Even- early spring. Another attractive feature of tually, commercial plantings were established, and today, they Asian Pear trees is that they are have their own place in the fruit considered to be somewhat self-market fruitful, he says. This means Asian pear trees are ornamen- they do not require another pear tal reaching a height of 15 to 20 tree to pollinate them in order to feet They have striking large, produce fruit. However, the trees white blossoms in the spring, bear heavier if there is another have deep green leaves in sum- pear tree within sight. A Bartlett mer, and in the fall most trees pear can even act as a good polturn a nice linator. Differing from the oval shape Goodspeed says many varietof common pears, he says Asian ies of Asian pears can be grown pear fruit is round, crisp and in our area. The most popular juicy. The nickname apple pear variety is probably Nyisseiki comes from the crisp, juicy char- (20th Century). The taste is acteristics of the ripe fruit The sweet with a slight trace of tarttaste is distinctive, somewhat ness. The fruit is green skinned sweet and many varieties are and round. The tree can be a also aromatic. heavy producer and may need to Asian pears are often classi- be thinned in the early summer fied by their skin color. The most to promote good sized fruit Othpopular types are green skinned er varieties include Chcjuro, varieties. Some turn a yellow which is a brown-gree- n skinned shade whoi ripe. Brown skinned with a small bit of russetieg. (russet) varieties are less com- Shinseiki is said to have the mon, and usually have some rus- most uniform shape andiza set on the skin when the pear is They have a yellow skin and nnd ripe, he says. Goodspeed says, flavor. Still other varieties in- unlike common pears, the Asian dude Kikusui, Crigycku, and variety ripens on the tree and Good-spee- yellow-orang- Ql ( IIQV.I M U $ K t fUKNISHiNGS 27 South Main. Nephi T fLOCO COVTSrJOS ) Friendly, Convenient Service A C 997 Monmngton Milt, 1 Inc. d, Second lending cause of lung cancer can be prevented National Radon Action Week is October Radon is he second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking. Each year in the United States exposure to indoor radon gas causes thousands of preventable lung cancer deaths. You cannot see, taste or smell radon, but at elevated levels indoors, it can pose a significant health risk. 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