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Show niTjr" Vv gJLhe Salina Run Wed.. Oct. 3. 199Q (Senior Citizen News Last Thursday, 65 Senior Citizens of the North Sevier area enjoyed the fall opening social and chicken dinner at the Center. Several were heard to say that This is the best party in town. The Henry and Florence Squires family presented an outstanding evening of entertainment. Last Saturday two van loads of Seniors spent a delightful trip to spend the day at Wcndovcr. Tomorrow, October 4, at 1 1 a.m. there will be a blood pressure clinic at the Center. All citizens arc invited to take advantage of this free service. The Advisory Council of the North Sevier Senior Citizens will hold their meeting tomorrow eve ) ning at 6p.m. at the Center. This is a planing meeting for Senior Citizen activities and a Council to approve the payment of bills. Menu for this week: Thursday - Hamburger and cheese pizza, corn, Jello with fruit, chocolate cake, bread, butter, milk, juice. Friday - Fish fillets with tartar sauce, Augratin potatoes, buttered peas, orange wedge, Tapioca pudding, bread, butter, milk, juice. Tuesday - Shepherds pie, coleslaw, apricots, cookie, whole wheat bread, butter, milk, juice. Wednesday - Hamburger Patty in bun, hash browns, baked beans, fruit in season, milk, juice. News from Salina Lions On September 25, the last sum- A highlight for the summer dinners was the purchase of a prime spring lamb at the auction sales. This prime spring lamb made the entree for three delicious dinners: lamb chops, barbecue leg of lamb by Chef Byron Allred, and the Final dinner of a tasty lamb stew by Lion Gamey Gee. The Club voted to give $25 to the P.T.S.A. calendar. A report was given by Lion Kerry Frame on the progress toward the building of a Lions Club storage building. mer Salina Lions Club meeting was held at Salina Park. The winter meetings will be held at Carriage Court starting October 10 at 7 p.m. Lions Club President, Robert White, commended the chefs committee for the outstanding dinners presented during the summer months. Lions on this committee are: Byron Allred, Chairman; Earl Colton, Gamey Gee, Bennett Martin, Reed Lorentzen, Derral Scovil and Dan Osborne. October is named AIDS Awareness Month 61 have died. Public health experts estimate that by 1994 there will be more than 400,000 cases of AIDS reported in the US. There have been 317 cases of AIDS reported in Utah. It is also estimated that those carrying the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) may be as high as 2 million people nationally, posing a significant public health problem in Utah as well as the rest of the nation. The Governor encourages all Utahns to. learn the facts, take appropriate action to prevent transmission of the AIDS virus, and show compassion toward those who are living with AIDS and those affected by this disease throughout our communities. October has been named AIDS Awareness Month in the state of Utah. In signing the declaration the Governor stated, lam pleased to note a number of voluntary organizations involved who are assisting with this significant public health problem. The declaration encourages all citizens to join in the effort to control the spread of this devastating disease by learning the facts, taking appropriate action to prevent the transm ission of AIDS virus and showing compassion toward persons living with AIDS and persons affected by this disease in our local communities. The declaration notes that more than 143,000 cases of AIDS have been reported across the nation. Doctors now responsible for filing Medicare claims Under a new law which took effect September 1 , doctors even those whodontaccept assignment now are responsible for filing claims for all Medicare beneficiaries. Impact of the congressional action, taken as part of last years budget bill, likely wont be drastic. The vast majority of Medicare claims - perhaps as many as 90 were being filed' by doctors anyway. However, because the numbers of doctors filling out forms - - -- varies from area to area, the impact will be greater in some regions. To avoid confusion and duplication, Medicare officials urge beneficiaries sill handling their Medicare forms to stop immediately. However they should continue to handle their medigap claims. Officials also warn doctors, that after a grief adjustment period, they will run the risk of penalties if more than 10 of their Medicare patients file their own forms in any given month. Governors Day National Guard The Utah National Guard hosted its annual Governors Day - family day parade at Camp Williams last Saturday, according to guard spokesman, Major Bob Nelson. About 15,000 people turned out to watch the 6,000 guardsmen and women march in the parade. The public also visited displays of modem military equipment in- cluding the recently acquired Apache attack helicopter, and military bridge The Press and the Public Central Utah Correcnew have had their day at touring the tional Facility in Gunnison as Open Houses and special tours were arranged. As of last week, the prison became the home HOPEFULLY OUR LAST LOOK; Lady Wolves lose last week Forum on Arthritis to be held locally Many people believe arthritis is a part of growing older, a pain that must be endured. In an effort to change this misconception, the Arthritis Foundation is hosting a free educational forum on arthritis. Patrick Knibbe, M.D., a Salt Lake area rheumatologist, will present Arthritis Facts: Answers The forum to Your Questions. will be held at the Richfield Senior Center, 1 p.m., Wednesday, October 10. Dr. Knibbe will ride his bike from Richfield to St. George to Music is promote awareness and help educate people about arthritis. The Richfield program is the first of fourplanned in southern Utah area. He will also speak in Panguitch, Cedar City and St. George. The Richfield program is part of the Foundations continuing effort to educate the public and serve the needs of the 240,000 people in Utah who suffer from arthritis. For more information contact the Richfield Senior Center, 896-680or the Arthritis Foundation 7; Utah, a blessing Ron Nielsen, Admin. Richfield Care Center Music is a great blessing to all of us. Its a mood builder, a lifter for most, especially if its in the right taste for the particular desired result At the Care Center, we have found great value in music and are developing a very specific music program, especially in our new distinct part Alzheimers Unit. Music can be helpful in reaching the confused and withdrawn resident, or individual in your home. If you are a caregiver at home, these same ideas Im sharing are applicable. The following is taken from the April issue of Geriatric Care: Music therapy programs for residents who are confused and disoriented can have very positive effects. Residents who may just stare or sleep a lot will respond with a smile; some tap their fingers or move a foot. Some respond by singing along and may even request special songs. Music, stirs memories both happy and said. One elderly man cried during the performance of Anniversary Waltz because it reminded him of dancing with his wife years before. One woman who never spoke, started to sing, and amazed the staff who up to that time did not think she could speak at all. Often in the elderly, the usual ways of communication may be blocked. The challenge for the caregiver is to become sensitive to the singing in a smile, the movement of the body, a tapping of the finger, or glimmer in the eye. Then music therapy works. equipment. A fly over of army and air force aircraft was followed by a parachute demonstration by the guards 19 Special Forces. pt pt by the BLM, Forest Service, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and for federal water projects and some military installations. This is addition to monies from oil and gas leases and sales of minerals, timber and other products derived from public lands which the federal government also shares with state and local governments. More than $1 billion has been paid to local governments since the beginning of the program. Utah is 3rd in the nation in receipts from the program. California receives $10,601,732; New Mexico, $10,498,820; Utahs payment totals $9,126,282. Sevier Countys share of the payment is $421,700, ranking it 7th in the state. Sanpete County will receive $384,762, ranking it 9th in Utah. Box Elder County receives the highest amount, with $867,652, while Morgan County, at $10,580 receives the lowest amount This week has been a bittersweet week for the volleyball team. Thursday they traveled to South Sevier to see if they could make it a score against the lady rams, beating the rams in a close game n when the rams traveled to 2-- 0 Wolf-wome- country. However, this was not the case. After three tough games, the Wolfwomen came home defeated. Saturday, September 29, the Wolfwomen Junior Varsity team traveled to Hurricane to participate in an invitational Tournament. The ladies played six matches defeating Richfield, Hurricane B team. for everyone Music also promotes social interaction and removes barriers - real or imagined - which so often divide one person from another. It can arouse those who are otherwise inaccessible, or can calm, reorient and motivate the confused, even if only temporarily. People with Alzheimers respond to music, particularly familiar old songs, and can be taught to sing information to familiar melodies, providing a learning experience. Tips! We want the scoop on what's happening in our area! Call news tips to Salina Sun - 529-783- 9 Cedar City, Hurricane A team and Piute. They played Dixie for the championship defeating them and coming home with the 1st place trophy. Way to go Junior Varsity ladies! On October 4 the wolfwomen will play their last home game for this season. This will be against Richfield and should be one of the best games of the season. Games start at4:30 with the Freshman and the J.V. start at 5:30. Varsity is scheduled to start at 7:00, but if the early games move fast it may start before, so come early and enjoy the games. Light a better fire' says Mountain Fuel Natural gas appliance manufacturers, distributors, retailers and installers and Mountain Fuel Supply Co. are joining forces to educate Utah consumers about how they can Light a Better Fire with natural gas fireplace equipment. The campaign educates consumers about the many benefits including environmental benefits -of natural gas fireplace systems and the wide range of equipment available. Natural gas fireplace systems can contribute to improving air quality by eliminating virtually all the particulate and carbon monoxide emissions created by other fireplace fuels. They are economical to operate, safe, convenient and maintenance free. There are three types of natural gas fireplace systems: natural gas fireplaces, fireplace inserts and gas logs. - Pheasants are at lowest levels since 1890 Sevier county gets $421,700 in PUT money Payments totaling $102,761,372 have been sent to about 1 ,900 local governments across the country as compensation by the Payments In Lieu of Taxes Act of 1 976, accordof ing to Manual LuJan, Secretary the Interior. The payments, commonly referred to as PILT payments are given to local governmental units by the BLM to help offset the loss of revenues caused by the presence lands within of certain boundaries. local government The payments help local governmental units provide such vital services as fire and police protection, search and rescue operations and road construction, noted BLM Director Cy Jamison. Due to changes in population estimates and increases in prior the year federal land payments, are this year total PILT payments about $1.1 million less than those made last year. Payments are made for federal lands administered the first of more than 600 inmates who will be transferred the facility by November. Eventually the prison will be used to house more than 2,500 inmates - when the final phase of construction has been completed. of to .Pheasantpopulations are at their lowest levels since being introduced into Utah in 1890, according to Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) Director Tim Provan. In 1989, only 50,382 hunters harvested an estimated 80,769 birds. This is down from the all time harvest of 309,015 birds by 88,290 hunters in 1958. Many factors, such as changing land use and agricultural practices, hunting pressure, predators and pesticides have been blamed for the decline. On January 11, 12, the DWR will sponsor an open public workshop to discuss pheasant manage- - ment problems and strategies. Pheasant experts from across the country will convene in SLC with state wildlife managers sportsmen, landowners, legislators and anyone interested in pheasants. The objective of the workshop will be to provide a better understanding of the pheasants biological and ecological requirements for survival and identify management strategies to restore Utahs dwindling pheasant population. For more information on the workshop contact Dean Mitchell or Dave Larsen in the DWR Salt Lake office, 8 or 538-478- 538-478- 6. Proper posting of private lands mum of 1 00 square inches of flores-ceor bright yellow paint. No Trespassing or Hunting by Permission Only signs may also be used. Any landowner desiring enforcement of the tress provision must notify the Division of Wildlife Resources in writing 14 days prior to the hunt. A map of the posted property should be included with the request. nt With hunting seasons approaching, landowners WELCOME: This is one of the eighteen inmates transported to the Central Utah Correctional Facility in Gunnison last week. The inmates arriving were classified as 'semi volunteers' as they did not strongly object to being transferred to Gunnison, and they also were lower security risks than many who will follow. may want to restrict access and hunting on private Proper posting proceproperty. dures are outlined in the big game proclamation, available at many sporting goods and grocery stores. Briefly, private property is deemed, posted when: Gates, roads, comers and access points are painted with a mini- - |