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Show was I 11 I SunNews. .Wednesday MavQ loon Scholarships awaiting older students at SUSC Mormon Crickets continue their march About 80 Kanosh residents joined last Saturday , in acommunity wide effort to kill Mormon Crickets infesting the area, according to Ken Rand, of the Chronicle Progress, Delta. Included in the group were Jody Gale, USU Extension Agent from Delta; Tom Crowe, state director of APHIS program, Greg Abbott, APHIS program director, Richfield; Doug Reed, US Forest Service; Millard County Commissioner JerE Brinkerhoff, and State Rep. Joseph Moody, Delta. Poisoned bait was used on about 8,000 acres of croplands around the town, and also on about 8,000 acres of nearby federal lands. Drastic measures were needed because the crickets were already causing damage to crops. Recent rains, otherwise welcomed by the farmers, had diluted the poison that had been spread in an effort to control the crickets. Residents of the town plan to place a ring of poison around the town later this year to keep the crickets from infesting the town itself. It was estimated that the crickets were occupying a five square mile area around the town in pockets, some more dense than others. infested before federal monies can be used. Residents were told that if ;your neighbor sprays and you dont;, the crickets that are in your neighbors fields are going to come into your fields and Bait you. costs about 60 cents a pound, however, farmers can get it for 29 cents per pound. It takes 10 - 40 pounds of poisoned bait per acre to kill the crickets, depending on degree of infestation. The Fillmore Extension Service office had received a 2,500 pound of poison, and noted that more was available if needed. Residents discussed what method to use in distributing the poison. Aerial spraying was said to be ineffective because trees in the area would absorb the spray and keep it from getting to the ground. The baits would be applied from the ground. Cost of the buffer zone planned around the town was estimated to cost residents about $ 10 per household. The strip 10 miles long would have to be renewed every 3 to 5 weeks. Residents had asked about using the bait around their yards, however they were notified that the bait would kill house pets and farm animals along with the Are you an older student who has returned to school, or started college after an absence from a campus learning institution for several years? Are you combining your academic studies with responsibilities? If so, you may qualify to apply for scholarship for 1990-9to according Georgia Thompson, chairwoman. Applicants for the two available scholarships must be college sopho The federal employees noted that as money is tight, it is now required that at least 640 acres be 1, full-tuiti- st mores or juniors ages 25 and older. They must be enrolled at SUSC for 12 or more credit hours and have cumulative grade point averages of 3.0 or higher. Scholarship applications are available at the Braithwaite Center, and will be accepted there through 5 p.m. May 11. The top applicants will be notified shortly thereafter for committee interviews. For more information contact Ms. Thompson at Student Support Services, 586-542- 4. THE LIVIN' IS EASY? The mild Spring has allowed early summer growth of weeds, lawn, etc., to get underway. One of the chores not missed too much during the winter months is mowing the lawn. The first time might be classes as fun, but after that it loses some litereTrti) of its gloss. mm American Heart Association & independence New dangers noted for freedom is greatest those who chew tobacco concern of the elderly Loss of The link between smokeless tobacco use and cancer is well known, but a BYU researcher has found a new danger for chewing tobacco users; elevated cholesterol levels and increased risk of heart disease. A study by health scientist Larry Tucker shows a strong relationships between the use of smokeless tobacco and elevated serum cholesterol levels. Compared with non tobacco users, smokeless tobacco users in his study had 2.5 times the rate of high cholesterol. We know that smokeless tobacco destroys the tissues in the mouth, and that this leads to a increase in some cancers of the, mouth, gum and tongue. Tucker noted. 50-fo- ld The BYU study measured the tobacco habits and cholesterol levels of 2,840 employed men across the U.S. Nicotine is one of the most addictive substances known to man. Once a person uses it,; whether through cigarettes or through smokeless tobacco, its very difficult to give up. Tucker added. A study in Utah, the state with the lowest smoking rate among adults (18), showed that 12 of male junior and senior high school students said they were using smokeless tobacco regularly. Participants in the study were studied for overall fitness, body fat cholesterol . percentage.amLserum levels, as well as cigarette smoking and use of smokeless tobacco. We're getting the turkey ready with all the trimmings Plus Wonderful Prime Rib Juicy & Delicious Carolyn has also been busy cutting the 7 oz. fillets That will be served with 2 hand breaded shrimp Plus the best Salad Bar this side of Timbuckto! 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Some of the rights guaranteed by the Patients Bill of Rights include: Right to religious and social activities of their choice; Right to freely associate and meet privately with persons or groups of choice; Rights to send and receive mail unopened; Right to be fully informed of health conditions; Right to refuse medication or treatment; Right of confidentiality of personal and medical records; Right to be fully informed of costs including those not covered by Medicaid. Right to manage personal financial affairs; Right to purchase services, supplies, including drugs, from any vendor and not exclusively from the facility. Right to be free of chemical or physical restraints except with professional authorization and for a limited time only; Right to visit privately with spouse; Right to share a room with spouse if both are residents; Right to privacy when receiving personal care or health exam; Right to keep personal possessions and clothing as well as to wear own choice of clothing; Right to voice grievances and expect a response in a timely manner. For a full copy of the Patients Bill of Rights, contact the Division of Aging and Adult Services, Attention Terry Twitchell, Utah Department of Social Services, in Salt Lake City. 60 North State - Salina oooooooooooooooooooooooow Right to choose and retain physician; Right to join in and help establish a residents council to serve as a link between residents and administration to improve patient care. Right to be treated with respect, consideration and fairness; Prison Warden asked to use Nephi Gunnison hospitals The warden of the new Regional Prison facility in Gunnison, is being asked by the Juab County Commission to use Nephi and Gunnison hospitals for prisoner care. Mark Stoddard, administrator of both hospitals, says it is uncertain whether the prison will health care employees or whether local facilities will get some of the prisons business, but the commissioners suggested that a letter to the warded be strongly worded to encourage those making the decisions to consider Gunnison and Nephi health care facilities as primary providers of these services. Shaheen's Best Western Restaurant Interchange - Salina 1225 South State 529-760- 0 |