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Show Wednesday, June 23, 1999 Oilje (Ltmrs-etBB- ,, iNepm, utan rage d Healtfia department urges Hantavirus caution :i hold summer activity Saturday Young Single Adults are invited to a summer activity at Yuba Reservoir on Saturday, June 26th. Meet at the Nephi LDS 1st 2nd8th Ward Church at 4:30 p.m. The outing will include ham-- I burgers and hot dogs. Everyone can enjoy a game of volleyball on the beach. All graduating Seniors and those age 18 to 30 are invited. Bring a friend and have loads of fun. have survived, sendes. By Myrna Traunlvein s Correspondent Once again, the slowness of the state in getting the certified tax rate to Juab County has resulted in the county not meeting d deadlines for the county in setting their tax rate. "The due date," said Pat Ingram, county clerk, for the county to set and report the certified tax rate is tomorrow, June 22. However, she said, the information from the state had just barely reached her office. If the state does not get their part done in time, then it throws the whole process behind. Monday, June 21, was the last commission meeting the commission could have set the county rate at and that would still have resulted in the county figures being late at the state level. It has to go to the entities first state-require- Re- for additional cleaning guidelines. Symptoms of HPS usually appear within two weeks of exposure but can appear as early as four days or as late as six weeks after exposure. Early symptoms e and include fever are chills, headache, muscle aches (joint and lower back pain), and occasionally nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. This disease rapidly (within 24 to 72 hours), progresses to difficulty in breathing, which is caused by a fluid buildup in the lungs. Anyone experiencing these symptoms after direct or indirect exposure to rodents, should contact their doctor or health facility immediately. For more information regarding HPS or rodent, clean up guidelines, please call or visit your local or state health department or visit the CDC web site flu-lik- (101-104F- ), dividuals should wear latex or rubber gloves while cleaning the area. Remember, never mix bleach and ammonia together. In addition, homes and other structures (cabins, trailers, sheds, etc.) should be rodent proofed by sealing holes or cracks entering the building. Rodents should be eliminated through trapping and cautious use ofrodentirides (poison). For heavily infested or enclosed areas, such as crawl spac- at hftpywww.cdc.govnridoddis-easeshantahpsnoframe- s es or cellars, please contact your local or state health department consumer.htm. Nephi City Library new books, tapes and videos 1,500-gallo- 2,000-gallo- 1 Water (communities and school districts), before the 'commission can set the rate," phe said. Last year, she said, the county faced the same problem. It is impossible for the county to meet the state's drop-dea- d dateline if the state does not meet their own datelines. From page reported Hantavirus is spread by rodents to humans. The Hantavirus presence worsens after mild winters and wetter than usual springs. With greater than normal rainfall this spring, the rodent populations will likely increase, added Resendes. Travis Elder FAREWELL Kirt John FAREWELL The Central Utah Public Wade in MTC the Rasmussen left Kent son and of Kristy Nunley, evWilkey of Round Mountain, Ne- Provo on Tuesday, June 22, 1999. Health Department reminds to exercise extra caution the He will serve Gretchen in Argentina eryone vada, and Kelly and Nunley of Wales has been called Mendoza Mission. His parents when entering and cleaning arto serve in the California San are Wayne and Jacquelyn eas that have been unoccupied or Francisco Mission. He will speak Rasmussen of Mona. While at the unventilated throughout the Sunday, June 27th, at 10:50 a.m. language training center, he winter months particularly when in the Fountain Green LDS 2nd served as District Leader. His the area is known to have been Ward, 151 West 200 North. grandparents are Harold and infested with rodents. Hantavirus infection, though Grandparents are John and Francis Cunningham of Helper, Camille Field, and Oliver Field, Agnes Rasmussen of Elmo and rare, is quite deadly with about all of Fountain Green, Wallace the late Dulan Rasmussen. a 50 mortality rate. According and Ruby Nunley of Moroni, and to recent CDC data, in the UnitNeil and Sandra Wilkey of Nephi. ed States there have been 211 He will enter the MTC on June known cases of Hantavirus Pul30, 1999. monary Syndrome (HPS) in 30 states. The majority ofthese cases have occurred in the western United States. To date, twelve pipe, this should be adequate to have been identified in Utah. meet the needs of the Fire MarLatest CDC information has n shal. He required found that the virus is present n flow and the is in the droppings, saliva and flow. Mangleson told Mayor urine of rodents, primarily deer Robinson that since there is only one home being built in the subFrom page division at this time the water line would need to be flushed. Mangleson wanted to extend the period of time for connections to this water line. He wanted the time extended from 5 years to 20 The component in storage reyears. Mangleson said that 5 is about 800 gallons quirement years is to short. The time was which is twice the connection per not extended. for requirement indoor storage at The next town council meet400 gallons per connection. Scott Elder HOMECOMING 1 ing will be held Jutyft,1999. We currently have storage caM. Taylor has returned home afthe ter serving an LDS mission in pacity of 390,00 gallons, said Ohio Kay. Louisville and Kentucky Council members agreed the Cincinnati Missions. His homecoming is scheduled for June larger capacity tank would be of 27th at 10:50 a.m. in the Nephi benefit to the community. LDS Stake Center. He is the son "Why dont you get us some Ron and Beth Taylor. costs? of asked Schnurr. 623-052- 5 State Tax Commission slow in setting Certified Tax Rate Times-New- ' With the spring and summer mice. Humans who breathe in cleaning of garages, cabins and the virus as a mist or dust may campers comes the increased become infected and contract possibility of Hantavirus expo- HPS. Humans may also become sure warns Robert Resendes, infected by touching their nose Health Officer for the Central or mouth after handling materiUtah Public Health Department als contaminated with the virus There have been seven iden- or by an infected rodents bite. tified cases of Hantavirus PulmoWhen cleaning areas known to nary Syndrome (HPS) in the in- be infested with rodents, areas termountain west area already should be sprayed down with a this year. The four cases of HPS general household disinfectant in New Mexico have all proven such as Lysol or a bleach and fatal. The other three victims, water solution (three tablestwo in Arizona and one in Idaho, poons per gallon of water). In- Young singles will i t 1 96 South Main Levasu U CEHIP $25.00 up from $5.00. Mayor Robinson stated that residents should have the funds in their account to cover the checks given to the town for their utility We bills. Council members adopted Easement and Ordinance 99-- This ordinance will let the town know what different companies are putting in the town and on the streets. . Levans dog problem is getting resolvedl John and Helen Snyder have a dog kennel that meets state requirements. They are going to contract with the town to hold dogs that are caught that have been running loose. The town will be purchasing dog traps, town residents will be able to use Uiese traps to capture the problem dogs and then tike them to the Snyders kenneL The dogs will be housed for 2 nights and 3 days at the expense of the dog owner. A contract is in the process of being written up as to what the owners will be charged. The new contract will be reviewed at next months towm Right-Of-Wa- carry ys 1. , Place; Nephi City Park Starting Time: July 5 at 9:30 a.m. I , Brackets for Both Boy's and Girl's: (Grades going into) 5th and 6th Graders 7th and 8thGraders 9th and 10th Graders 11th & 12th Graders and All Adults All teams are guaranteed at least 3 games. 2 practice games and then a single elimination tournament game. roads that run north and south and one road that runs east and west This will allow two' residents to purchase lots together as a family. Residents have volunteered to help with the work. Craig Worwood said that the fencing needs to be done right away to get started on this purchase a new computer for $1,800.00 and a new printer for $300.00 fas the town. Go Lies Msngleson reported to the council that the pipeline to the new subdivision is 8-in- WINDOW AIR CONDITIONERS Energy Efficient plug In units Entry Fee: $8.00 per player A team may include 3 or 4 players. council meeting. The cemetery will be extended 150 feet south. There will be project. Marcie Wankier has been approved as the Chairperson ever the playground equipment at the park. Anyone interested in helping her with this project please call Marcie or the town. Council members agreed to Pumps Floats Tubing Other parts Pads Spray coating Sign Ups: 8:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. on July 5th at the City Park. For more Info. Contact: Tony or Meridee Curtis or Tina Sperry at ' Squire at ' Also, Cone try the 623-260- 0, 3 models to $295.99 - $443.99 $525.00 and for the kids Beech Balls, Frisbccs - 3 Ring inflatable polls, easy breather swim cat inflatable floats 4-- D Plumbing & Builders Supply 66 South Main, Nephi - Fri. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Open Sat. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Open 623-402- 5. .j COme Play SOme HCOps! ! choose from. r M Note our new hours |