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Show irr in1 iM"rvftr'1'Mir-ir:-- igii. 1 itm f r eeetiweeeewiai i W t 1 Sevier Valley Hospital places high in survey A nxent national research study found that Sevier Valley Hospital iSVIO is one of the nations most highly rated hospitals. The study was conducted by Parkside Associates, Inc., a national health care research firm. The study surveyed over 56,000 former patients of 253 hospitals in 45 states, including patients treated at SVH. All were asked to rate various aspects of their care at the hospital. SVH ranked nationally in the secen percent of U.S. hospitals top m overall quality. The survey included factors such as the patients perception of medical outcome, phssician and nursing care, staff courtesy, comfort.clcanlincss, food, and admission and discharge proe'e- - dures. All hospitals in Utah operated by Intermountain Health Care (IHQ, were included. Nationally, every IHC hospital ranked in the top 25 on the overall quality index, and seven of the top ten hospitals were IHC facilities. Sevier Valley Hospital rates very highly compared to other hospitals around the country, says Raymond Carey, Ph .D., president of Parkside Associates. Patients at SVH should be comforted to know the facility is rated positively for their care and services. It is a compliment to the medical staff and employees of the hospital that they are so highly ranked. 247 pounds of marijuana found after traffic stop Sevier County Deputy Phil Barney stopped a vehicle for speedlast week. As he aping on proached the vehicle he could detect A the strong odor of marijuana. con ent search was obtained and 247 pounds of marijuana was found in the truck. Arrested for possession of controlled substance with the intent to distribute was Michael Forrest McIntosh, age 46, of Las Vegas, NV. This is the third major arrest made by Deputy Barney in less than a month. On February 22, 90 kilos of cocaine was found; on March 9, 74 kilos of cocaine; and the 247 pounds of marijuana found in the current arrest Sheriff John Meacham said the suspect would be transported to Salt Lake City and released to DEA for prosecution by the federal courts. Grazing fee subsidy being re-exami- ned Rep. Bill Orton challenged Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt in a meetingon March 18 to publicly and several govcompletely ernment studies which conclude that the present grazing fee represents a subsidy to ranchers. The Secretary agreed to do so during public hearings on the grazing issue he will be scheduling during the next few months. Orton asked the secretary to do every thing possible to ensure that v, hatever changes were made in the federal grazing program would still ,S ty's allow western livestock producers to remain competitive with the rest of the Country. As a westerner and former governor of Arizona, he understands the livestock industry and importance of continued access to grazing on federal lands at fair prices, Orton said. If he acts as he has indicated he would, I think we can ensure that ranchers across the west will continue to be a key part of the economic vitality of their state and local economies. We ' f" V 1 Farmers, are you aware that if you hire a young person aged 14 to 16 to work with equipment on your farm, you could be fined up to $1,000 per day for each day this youth works for you. There have already been some court cases and Fines levied against farm owners - in one case a fanner had to pay S60.000. The federal law says there can be exemptions if: the youth is 14 or older; Heshe is familiar with the normal working hazards in agricul-- . ture; Heshe has completed a 4-tractor program as conducted by the Cooperative Extension service or other agency; Heshe has passed a written exam on tractor and farm machinery -- H safety and demonstrated ability to safely operate a tractor and 1 -- wheel trailed implements; Heshe has provided the employer a certificate of completion of these requirements. A Farm Implement Safety 6 Course to certify year old youth to operate certain farm equipment will be held Friday, March 26, at 5 p.m. at the Gunnison High School FFA Classroom. The class will run from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, and continue the following day, Saturday, March 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A $10 fee will be charged to cover the cost of materials provided. Contact either Brian Lusk, GVHS, or the USU Extension Office at the courthouse, Mand, to enroll in the course. 14-1- The heart and the strength of the democratic way of living are the processes of effective communication, of conference, of consultation, of exchange and pooling of eMriencev-o- f free conversation you will. ke give-and-ta- 1 John Dewey LDS Mid-Ameri- ca History Tour July 31 - Aug 7 1993 $945- 10 cities and the "City of Joseph Pageant $150 Deposit at time of booking Final payment due 6t2$hl THOMAS "YOUR FREE CATAIQG KNOCKED r.lY SOCKS OFF" Our free Catalog of free and low-co- st government booklets will very likely knock your socks off, too. But first you have to get it. Just send your name and address to: Consumer Information Center Department KO Pueblo, Colorado 81009 , uA June Rasmussen Price s p.p-db- l occ A public service of this publication and the Consumer Information Center of the U. S. General Services Administration ,. A .A jw u w I,5S" .'va are the champions! Editor: Currently the standing of Cedar Ridge High School students in the community is not a good one. Many people believe we are a mixed up group of rowdy, careless, lawless, and worthless immoral, drug-usinkids. However, the situation is quite different. We are a proud group of bright students. We challenge life. We bring together important new views of our word and how it should be run. In our way of thinking, this world should be nothing more than a larger version of our own school. We are one big family. We want our world to be a family. A family that doesnt squabble over foolish issues, but one that tries to help each other. One that lets us all believe in nonviolent gods or whatever we choose. We are champions. We are champions and survivors! We are champions for our families, our companions and ourselves. Many of us are survivors of verbal, emotional, spiritual, physical and sexual abuse. For some of us there have been tremendous struggles. Because we have been in similar situations we can sometimes led a helping hand to our friends. In our school we often bring our children to class with us. Instead of bellyaching about them being there, all of us help with these little ones. We all love and protect the young. Even the teachers at Cedar Ridge including our principal help with the young. The staff are our friends and just as much a part of our family as any student. Well never forget the faces, good tie s and love weve shared, and the great fun. And in the end, when all is said and done, our world will be a better place because we are a unique collection of Champions. Champions that are destroying the demons of adversity that have challenged our bodies, minds, spirits and at times even our lives. We will take the good things left us by our forbearers and build upon them to help make our world a better place, until one day we will stand on the tops of the mountain g, peaks above the rest of the world, having overcome all the challenges we have faced. We will win, for we are the Champions! Cindy Lou Farnsworth student at Cedar Ridge High) ld Thanks to all who helped on Miss No. Sevier pageant Dear Editor: I would like to express my thanks to the many people who helped to make the Miss North Sevier Scholarship Pageant such a success. We thank all the local businesses for their contributions. Without their support we could not offer the royalty scholarships, and this is the Prisbrey for the many hours they put in for the production of the pageant The many details that need to be done and their dedication to helping these fine young women to do their very best is very challenging. We plan to continue the Miss Nath Sevier Scholarship Pageant and keep it the high quality event this area can be proud of. Thanks to all who supported it in any way. See you next year. purpose of the pageant Id like to thank the commit- tee members: Lillian Shaheen, Sharon Janet Hatch Committee Chairman Sudweeksi Debbie Poulson, Lisa Edwards, Sue St. Pierre, and Stacy Tips for horse Due to the increasing number of equine diseases prevalent in our area, as well as the cost of health care today, we want to provide an informative overview of our recommended equine health care plan. Vaccinations Eastern and Western Equine Encephalomyelitis (EEE & WEE) 2 time a year - Recent reports con- tected. RhinoFlu (Rhinopneumonitis times per year - This Influenza) vaccination combats respiratory diseases and may be recommended one to five times per year depending on the horses lifestyle. Once a year may be enough for the backyard horse that never leaves home. Breeding bams may be advised to vaccinate every 2 to 3 months to protect mares. Show horses who come in contact with many horses whose health history is unknown, or those prone to allergic or respiratory problems, may also be advised to vaccinate more frequently. Speak with your veterinarian about your horses needs. Potomac Horse Fever (PHF) Annually - PHF is an important vaccine thats been recommended since 1988 as Potomac Horse Fever moved into our region. This disease can be fatal to the unprotected horse. Believed to be transmitted by insects, its best to vaccinate int he spring. Initially, horses should receive two doses at a 4 week interval, then a booster annually. Rabies - annually - Until recently, this vaccination was required for dogs and recommended for cats. But with a surge of rabies making its way across the country, and recent reports indicating more rabies in our area, we are recommending immunizations for all horse, dogs, and cats. This is an annual vaccination and may be mandatory after this -5 -- 3-- year. Lyme Disease - annually - This your horse from Lyme Disease, which is transmitted by the ticks frequently encountered in this area. Shoeing - Every 6 to 8 weeks - health Choose a farrier thats dependable and willing to listen to your input about your horses feet. We recommend that your horse be shod or trimmed every 6 to 8 weeks. This will depend on the individual horses rate of hoof growth, the health of their feet, the kind and amount of work they do, and the type of shoeing. Teeth - Annually - Unlike human teeth, a horses teeth continue to grow throughout its lifetime. Uneven chewing causes sharp edges to form called points. The removal of these points is called floating. We recommend that your horses teeth be worked on at least once a year. If they have problems or have reached age 15, it may need to be done more often. You can arrange this visit with an equine dentist or consult your veterinarian. Sheath - Annually - For thorough cleaning under tranquilization, once a year may be sufficient Some horses may allow you to clean their penis and sheath to some extent on a more regular basis without tranquilization. firm the presence of this disease in our area. Commonly known as sleeping sickness, it is increasing in other parts of the country where it is more commonly found. As it slowly emerges in our area, we recommend vaccinating in the spring and then again 6 months later. If the problem subsides in the future, this may return to an annual vaccination. Tetanus - Annually - Horses should initially receive 2 doses over a4 to 8 week interval, then an annual booster. This is an important vaccination in preventative health care, and no horse should be left unpro- vaccination is available for dogs at present and may soon be available for horses as well. This will protect TRAVEL aumj ' v -- Farmers could be fined $ ,000 per day for hiring kids to work on the farm w wy y ww.1 wyw,wwwwff t?W?W!WWWW)W The Salina Sun Wednesday, March 24, 1993 . Coggins Test - Annually -Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) is a serious disease transmitted by biting insects like the mosquito. There is no cure and no vaccine available against this disease. Blood should be drawn for a Coggins test and this will detect its presence. Some state laws require all horses to be tested every 24 months. Each state has different requirements and some interstate travel or horse shows require proof of a negative test within 6 months. You will receive a lab sheet providing proof of a negative Coggins test and this should be required for any sale of horses, for transporting horses over state lines, or for show horses entrance into Please consult with competition. your veterinarian on requirements for your area. Deworming - Every 8 weeks -When a horse carries a lot of parasites, it can be a real health hazard. Parasites can contribute to colic, diarrhea, weight loss, listlessness, loss of appetite, coughing, anemia, and other indications of generally poor health such as poor coat condition and a pot bellied appearance. We strongly recommend that your horse be dewormed every 8 weeks visits and make routine for this purpose. We rotate the types of deworming products we use to control a large variety of parasites. You should discuss the most effective deworming program for your individual situation with your veterinarian. This information has been provided by the Gunnison Animal Clinic. What my Dog means to me What my Dog Means to Me A dog is mans best friend. No matter how you treat him he will always love you. You can abuse and neglect him, but he will always remain with his master. A dog can be a nuisance or can be loved and be a real companion and protector. If taken care of, he can fill hours of your life with love and happiness. I am retired and have hours by myself - and my dog is my friend to fill many hours that would be loneliness. I care for my dog and she shows me she is my best friend. Medical journals tell you that -- people who have a pet will live longer. It helps to relieve stress and high blood pressure. If more children would love and care for a dog or other pet their time would be filled with love. There wouldnt be the house break-in- s by young children to trash and destroy possessions. My house was entered when I was gone, and dog food and water were stomped in the rug. Also a friends house was vandalized a while back. I tried to teach my children that dogs were Heavenly Fathers creations and were to be loved and cared for. Also, I try to teach my grandchildren and the joy of loving pets. I attended the Salina City Council meeting last week to protest the license fee of $20. - late charge of $25 and $50 for the citation. I felt this was out of reason. Many families cant afford this high fee and it would deprive some families of owning a dog. I was disgusted with the lady council member who stated she would be pleased if Salina did not have i t ONE dog. Some animals I am notpleased with but never would say that other people shouldnt have the enjoyment of them. I know there have to be laws to govern dogs in Salina. But I feel they went over the limit of licensing with dogs. I feel dogs should be protected and treated humanely so they will not become a nuisance to the community. Lila R. Johanson Salina, Utah Steadfastness should be for the will, not for the mind. Baltasar Graeian named healthiest ctnte in the nation Utah Utah was named the healthiest state in the union, according to the Morgan Quitno Corporation, a research firm in Lawrence, Kansas. There were 22 factors used to determine the health of the states population. Among those were primarily a reflection of the age of Utahs population. The four factors are birth rate, death rate, death rate by cancer, and new cancer cases per 100,000 population. It seems logical that the more elderly people you have in any population the more deaths there are likely to be and the more cancer cases there will be. Conversely, a young population will experience fewer deaths and cancer cases and more births. Utah has the lowest median or average age of the 50 states, and scored very well in factors that are related to the average age of the populations. It is generally well known that Utah has the lowest per capita consumption of alcohol and tobacco of any of the fifty states. Less well known is the fact that Utahns are less overweight than the country as a whole. Utah was 40th among the 44 reporting states in the percent of adults who are overweight Utahns can take pride in their number one ranking as the healthiest state. However number one rankings will come and go as the criteria are changed each year. Utah Foundation believes that state officials, the health care industry, and the citizens of Utah must not be complacent about health and health care in Utah but give these issues a very high priority and the strongest commitment fa future improvement. Huffy Bike turned in to police dept. The Salina City Police report that a red and yellow Huffy Scout III was found and has been turned in to their office. For more information contact the police department at 529-331- The tallest trees-Californ- 1. ias higher than redwoods-gro- w " 30-sto- ry buildings. - - 63 East Main - Salina, Utah 84654 - Phone: 0 9 is published by Post Publications each The Salina Sun, SECD 4780-800Wednesday for$15.00 per year in Sevier County: $1 8.00 out-o- f county in Utah and $21 .00 per year out of state by the Salina Sun, 63 East Main, Salina Utah 84654. Second class postage is paid at Salina, Utah 84654. POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to the Salina Sun, 63 East Main, Salina, Utah 84654. 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