| Show STANDARD-EXAMINE- Northern Utah R MONDAY AUGUST 19 1996 LOCAL NEWS EDITOR: 6254220 THEATERS TELEVISION LISTINGS COMICS MEWS BEAT Military benefits in danger Official y An alert lifeguard saves a toddler from a car 3B sinking into Utah Lake off-dut- promises By RALPH WAKLEY Largest wildfire now under control staff HILL AIR FORCE BASE -Congress has grown so out of touch with the military that it doesn’t understand how breaking or reducing promises to military veterans threatens national security says retired Army Maj Gen Jim Pennington ‘“If the nation doesn’t keep its promises to veterans of World War II Korea Vietnam the Cold War and other hot wars eventually we’re not going to be able to recruit and retain the volunteer force” Pennington said during a stop in Northern Utah ‘Pennington is now president of the National Association of Uniformed Services He was at Hill Air Force Base during the weekend to discuss NAUS legislative efforts to protect military y AUGUST Lacy Lewis (center) 4 of Ogden tries to feed Anthem a search and rescue dog owned by Dale Snyder (left) of Syracuse Julia Pitlow of Ogden holds Lewis and Emily Johnson 2 The search dog was part of an emergency preparedness and safety fair held at Lynn Elementary in Ogden on Saturday MICE DCGGIE: When NAUS was founded during the Vietnam War he said 80 percent of the members of Congress and 82 percent of their staffers had two or more years of military service Now Penningof the memton said bers of Congress and 90 percent - Vs two-thir- ds of their staffers have no military ‘ experience “They just don’t understand how military service is different from civilian life” said Pennington who spent 37 years in the Army and served in three wars Many people are critical of en- disaster can happen here '1' emergency fair Ogden residents learn how to ready for the worst At StandarcFExaminer staff OGDEN - A poster near a table stacked with information about emergency kits summed up the philosophy of an emergency fair Saturday: “Five minutes before the party is not the time to learn how to dance” That is why the neighbors near Lynn Elementary needed a refresher course in emergency ’ 72-ho- ur States “America must keep its commitment to its military veterans that was forged in combat and defense of our nation” he said “If not military retirees and preparedness said resident Carolyn Lewis who helped organize the event “A lot of people think that it won’t happen here” she said But it can And just like folks in any other part of the world she said Utahns need to be prepared for strokes of bad weather luck or circumstance More than 200 people were given information about the dangers of playing with fire and electricity and what food items could be stored easily to survive veterans will cease to recommend that young people enter the armed forces and the quality of oOf volunteer force will suffer” Two major problems facing retired career military members are military medical care resulting from base closures and the process of forcing retirees into Medicare at age 65 I “You were promised lifetime medical care but military retirees are the only federal government See BENERTS2B Tyson Jensen 1 0 of Ogden asks a question of Utah Power journeyman linemen Scott Cook of Plain City (right) and Milo Meyerhoffer BE PREPARED: a natural disaster Booklets about preventing graffiti and the abduction of children were also handed out The crowd also participated in a refresher course in CPR as well as a demonstration of dogs used in searches More salmonella cases reported 80 people sickened in large-scaoutbreak finked to Bubba’s People who think they were exposed to salmonella at Bubba’s restaurant can contact the Weber-Morga- n Health Department at By STACEY KRATZ KIRSTEN SORENSON 399-843- Bar-B-Q- large-scal- Weber-Morga- 12-1- YMS WEEK listing of general-intere- published each Monday is st events open to the public Items for consideration should be submitted by 5 pjn Wednesdays For information call the community desk at 625-42- 22 Program “Rccrcifional Therapy counted about 50 salmonella victims This morning Thompson said 30 more cases had been reported since then Thompson said two adults and two children were hospitalized with severe dehydration and high fever in connection with the outbreak He said the adults were scheduled for release from the hospital Sunday he said but the children likely are suU hospitalized “Kids have less body weight” he said “When they start losing weight there’s not as much for them to lose so it’s a little more serious “Small children and the elderly are more vulnerable but luckily we haven’t identified any elderly people who got sick" -- What It’a All About" by Ixwi Tafoya certified therapeutic recreational specialist 230-- 30 p m Wasatch Care Center 3410 Harrison Blvd OgJcn Refreshments will be sersed Information 3 9 Wednesday Pirwntation Uurlcnc Jcndry will be speaking on her experiences winking at The Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY - About 152 percent of Utah drivers continue to drive without insurance although the number of uninsured motorists has dropped by more than 110000 a year into a new statewide notification program There are some 212000 drivers still without insurance according to Department of Public Safety review of the Uninsured Motonst Identification Database The statewide computer system See FOOO2B tion said Carolyn’s husband John Lewis “It doesn’t need to be a major catastrophe It could be a lost job or an individual getting hurt” he said “The information needs to be out in the communi ty cross-referenc- es istrations driver’s licenses and auto insurance policies In the year since the notification program began the number of uninsured motorists has been reduced by 34 percent “What we have seen is there is a large group of people who had been driving without insurance who jumped on board once they got a reminder in the mail” said department spokesman Sgt Verdi White “We believe this program is successful because the majority citiof Utahns are zens who also believe that all law-abidi- drivers should share in the costs of driving their cars” White said Still the Department of Public See DFWERS2B vehicle reg ' i Kan soke Research Center in Rwanda in 1992 7 pm Hogle Zoo Auditorium 2600 E Sunnyside Salt Lake City Sponsored by Utah Chapter of American Association of Zoo Keepers A $2 donation is requested Summer Concert 032-acr- e Paiute fire in Southern Utah burning on Bureau of Land Management holdings 14 miles northwest of St George Lightning also ignited the state’s largest fire earlier this month The 125000-acr-e Leamington Complex located north and west of Mills was controlled on Saturday Utahns believe in EFs existence SALT LAKE CITY - Most ’ Utah residents are convinced there’s intelligent life elsewhere in the universe but they’re not as sure about having extraterrestrials over for a visit The copyright Deseret News-KSPoll published Sunday shows 71 percent of the 602 people interviewed believe we are not alone in the cosmos Many Utahns also told pollster Dan Jones 8i Associates they believe in the government-UFconspiracy percent said ' theory Forty-eigthe government is probably or definitely concealing information about UFOs Also 7 percent told pollsters-- 1 they've seen a UFO they think I might have been operated by extraterrestrials and 16 percent i said they behave some humans' have been abducted by aliens ‘ The poll conducted Aug has a margin of error of 4 percent L 6-- 9 DIP YOU KNOW? Council offers heat safety tips : The Utah Safety Council has offered several tips for people j ’ I to avoid illness: I Do not spend extended in of amounts time the sun without breaks to cool off Dnnk liquids often Eat light cool meals Avoid strenuous activities ! during the hottest time of day If it is extremely hot avoid going outside or in a non-ai-r ‘ conditioned car ' For more information call I the council at heat-relate- d PET OF THE WEEK 4 Sweet Patches looking for a home j : OGDEN - Patches a black ) and white spayed female cat is available for adoption at the Ogden Animal Shelter Shelter workers say she s Thursday Tuesday 399-560- 3 staff OGDEN - Health department officials said today the number of peopie sickened by salmonelhas increased losis linked to Bubba’s to 80 e salmonella out“This is the first break I've dealt with in the 10 years I’ve been here" said Kevin Thompson director of health n Health Departpromotion at the ment 4 may Anyone who ate at Bubba’s Aug have been exposed to salmonella and should contact their doctor for diagnosis and treatment health department officials said The restaurant is located on the comer of 25th Sheet and Ogden Avenue Saturday night the health department had a But Department of Public Safety review shows number is dropping ue and “A disaster is different to different people Everybody has their own definition of disaster” she said “But I look at it this way: It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark” Lisa Watkins agrees with Lewis She went to the fair with tious boys some safety rules “They need to know what to do” she said while watching a video of an Oprah Winfrey show about child abduction Watkins said that when a childhood friend was kidnapped and killed she vowed to teach her children to be aware of such incidents “They tell me ‘We know what to do in an earthquake’” she said “I tell them they have to know more” And they know They can recite what to do if tossed in a car trunk by a stranger “Break the wires” Blake said “And yell” Such fairs also help people realize that preparation is the key to survival in any stressful situa- 15 percent of Utah drivers still without car insurance Information le Bar-BO- This Week her two sons Blake 9 and Tyson 7 to teach the rambunc- IJWMSfiM-- By JEFFREY P HANEY titlement programs Pennington said but military retirees earned the benefits they receive through service defending the United - MILLERStandard-Examme- r 1 d lightning-cause- veterans’ benefits StandarUfxamner ! west-centr- - u - Firefighters RICHFIELD have controlled the 15160-acr- e Adelaide Complex the largest ' of the remaining blazes that " had scorched tinder-dr- y Utah this month Richfield Interagency Fire -- ! Center spokesman Joe lozzi said the fire in Utah’s Fishlake National Forest' was declared controlled by 6 pm Sunday However crews were still struggling with the high-quali- ty deteriorating - AT A GLANCE which threatens security Standard-Examin- " Saving the day says government breaking its -- “Talent in the Park" Andean folk music am! Tex-Me- x tunes 7 pm MTC learning Park 1750 Monroe Blvd Ogden I rcc formation m clopedias and other special items will be individually priced Proceeds of the sale go to support the Adult Literacy Program 6 Friday Visions Views Voices: Celebrating Western Women held I 'riday and Saturday 4 pen opening reception at live Weber County Library 24th and Jefferson AH ohcr activities of the a inference will be on the Weber State University campus Presented by The League of Women Voters of Weber County and Utah information Georgia Yardlcy Barker 782-394- Thursday Night Bar free legal advice from local attorneys 5 p m Y our Community Connection 2261 Adams Avc Ogden Sponsored by the Young la-yAssociation of tlie LI tab State Bar and Ycbcr County Bar Association Registration beginning at 4 50 p m In 394-945- 7 IJbrary Book Sale Saturday Sun and i'un Program noon to 6 pm Ogden Area Community Action Agency 3159 Grant Avc Ogden Program includes recreation activities and arts education Snack and refreshments available at a low cost I or more information or if you would like to assist m the program call Lin Phillips IjU 302 399-928- 9 a m I riday and Saturday Weber County Ijbrary auditorium 2464 JdTcrson Avc Ogden New and used books will be available for purchase papet backs 25 cents hardback 75 cents records 50 cents Sets of ency Police Auction 628244 - Standard Examiner staff' and wiro services p N am preview 10 a m auction 44X) S Adams Avc Ogden Items include automobiles power tools household goods biwclcs puter hardware etc Ihnig Taylor com- I : approximately 6 years old and has a very sweet personality Patches can be seen at 1400 Park Blvd from noon to 4 30 p m weekdays and from noon to 2 30 p m Saturdays Hor adoption lee of $20 includes an Identification microchip For an appointment call 1 9 " 4 ' A 4 A A ‘ 0 to leave a comment question message or news tip Call 625-424- mnau ms a oat ‘ ' |
