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Show .ja UTAH PRESS ASS??. 467 E. 3RD SO. SALT LAKE CITY, Your, persona! T Of 4 UTAH 94 111 news source Vol. 70, No. 44 Thorsdoy, September 8, 1 983 Salt Lake City research foundation chosen for National Heart Study The Salt Lake Clime Research Foundation has been awarded a $.5 million contract by the National Heart. Lung and Blood Institute to study several medications currently in use or under investigation for use by cardiac arrhythmia patients who have suffered heart attacks. This study, called the Cardiac Arrhythmia Pilot Study, will examine the effectiveness of Imipramine, Flecainide, Ethmozine (a Russian drug) and Encainide in suppressing abnormal heart rhythms in people who have recently increased risk of ot Alabama in Birmingham. Strong Memorial Hospitai and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. I" niversity of Washington in Seattle will be the data coordinating tor this computer-linkefacility cooperat ive project According to Dr. Barker, the National Heart. Lung and Blood Institute chose the Salt Lake Clinic Research Foundation. 959 East 400 South, because of the foundations r cooperation in the successful ' Heart Attack Trial (BHAT i another institute heart study. "Our foundation also was selected because of the excellent support and cooperation by other health institutions in the Salt Lake area," said Dr. Barker. "This study is really a community effort. Physicians from University of Utah Medical Center. LDS Hospital. Saint Marks Hospital.1 Alta View Hospital and the Ogden Clinic will assist in this project by recruiting heart attack patients for Their support is possible testing essential and much appreciated." Among other testing, the four-yea- r study will use computer video games to help evaluate emotional stress on I niversity d Beta-blocke- disorders in sudden death. Allan H. Barker, M.D., cardiologist at the Salt Lake Clinic, is the study's principal envestigator for this clinical are Jeffrey center. L. Anderson, M.D., director of the coronary care unit at LDS Hospital, and Robert E.Fowles.M.D., Salt Lake Clinic cardiologist. The Salt Lake Clinic Research Foundation is the studys only clinical center in the West, said Dr. Barker. Ours is one of ten centers chosen in the United States and Canada." The other institutions chosen to participate are Baylor College of Brown Medicine, University, Columbia University, John Hopkins that may result ' rhythm Institute, Medical College of Virginia. Montreal Heart Institute. Aledical heart patients Patients asked to play these games w ill be monitored to determine the relationship between emotional sires- - and premature of f delayed heart heats "The goal of the Cardiac Arrhythmia Pilot Study is to give us we can use in preventing Sudden Cardiac Death the killer ol approximately 400.000 people per year in our country." explained Dr Barker "Those at highest risk are thej, .150.000 every year who survive hearty, attacks Local survivors ot recent heart attacks have been recruited tor this project since July, but we need more v oiunt eers Thev mav call us at 328-175- 1 " ; Dr Barker has been instrumental in the success ol several heart studies as a principal investigator tor the Coronary Drug Project. Aspirin Myocardial Infarction Study ana BHAT. Recently completed, the BHAT project show ed evidence ot a 2tr percent reduction in mortality on second heart attacks of patients of), beta-blocker- The Salt Lake Clinic Research Foundation "is a nonprofit medical research facility, For further information contactDaviiWatson. , A GIANT FORKLIFT FOR GIANT NEW ROCKET MOTOR Hercules Aerospace Division Bacchus Works has taken delivery on a 74,200 lb. (total weight) forklift to handle a 27,000-pounmotor being developed for Navy's larger Trident II missile. This giant lift, rated at 32,000 pounds at 54 inches, is believed to be the largest in the state. It lifts with ease large-sizcargo trailers. d solid-propella- e Sunday ; Governor Scott M. Matheson has proclaimed Sunday. September 11,, 1983 as Grandparents Day in Utah This mneider with National Gran dparents Day which has been established by Congress as the first Sunday following Labor Day. In his Governor Matheson proclamation calls attention to the fact that are "grandparents twice m having children ol honored-fi- rst their own and secondly, in sharing the love and affection ol their children's children" to the lad that grandparents play a vital role in the hie of t heir grandchildren" as they are looked to for guidance and strength. and Governor Matheson urges everyone, especially youngsters, to observe Grandparents Day by remembering their grandparents, by visiting them, and by thinking about them every day. A special urging to visit grandparents who reside in nursing homes and boarding homes was also included AROUND TOWN There is some new rebuiding on Main Street, after several years of no change the old hotel at 2700 South West is getting a much needed face lift. Next time you drive down town be sure to notice the new and welcome change to the Main street that a lot of people have said, is never going to come back like it once was... New personnel Manager named The Utah Department of Social Services has a new Personnel Manager. Executive Director Norman G. Angus announced he is Bel J. Randall of Salt Lake City. Randall, a former Utah Transit Authority and Utah Department of Transportation employee, assumed his duties August 30. CLARA ZISKA Clara Ziska, 3974 Pharaoh Road, Valley City, a Hercules Bacchus Works medical clinic nurse since 1972, has become a Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN ). Hercules now employes three of the only five COHNs in Utah: Mrs. Ziska, Janet Covert and Marie McKee. : West . Becoming a COHN is noi an easy thing. To qualify to take the test, Mrs. Ziska had to be employed as a nurse for at least five years and take 60 hours of class credit in occupational health-relate- d fields. . , To prepare, she studied for six months and then spent six hours on the test itself. , Magna City up date... The county deadline to ge( the feasibility study lor Magna has been postwill have to pay over 12.000 dollars lor poned for a while longer. The county lx should contract signed by nest week, all is going and the the study to become a city smoothly in information, on cost and possibility for Magna in December. a vote sometime about be should We hearing Lions Club need members The Lions Club has served laithfuly over the yeais and helped Manga it: many wavs, now the Lions need to have members This organi.a'ion'has helped our tow n in so many ways w ith programs and help lor children w ith sight problems and the blxd pressure clinic II you can help please call Joe Ritiotloal Lets keep the Magna Lion1- - nine and well - A t , Randall is a 1974 University ot Utah graduate in psychology and has taken post graduate classes at Utah State PenUniversity, the University of nsylvania. the University of Southern Cahlornia ana the University of Utah. He previously attended Salt Lake Citys West High School. Randall was Manager ot Labor Relations for the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) lor two years and prior to that was UYA's Civil Rights Manager for nearly tw o years. For five years he served as Civil Rights Coordinator lor the Utah Department of Transportation. From 1969 to 1973 he was a partner in Varineau and' Randall, a small firm that marketed railroad memorabilia. Randall replaces Tommy J. Smith, who resigned several momths ago. Harvest Festival The annual - Harvest Festival sponsored by the Magna Utah LDS Stake for all members of the Stake is scheduled for Saturday, September 10. The afternoon activities are planned to interest all ages. A hot roast beef sandwich dinner will begin the festivities at 4 p.m. There will be games and concessions throughout the alternoon lor children. These will include a moon walx. pony rides and cable rides. An exciting program is scheduled to begin at 5:30 featuring the Carousal Kids, a prolessional group of young people ages 6 to 13. A rock group, t it led "Teenage Band" will follow with tor ly a program designed U wo Between per teenagers prizes forming groups a draw en to those w ill held Prizes w ill be in at tendance only. esi'-n.il- is Grandparents Day 9-2-1 A special day honoring all senior citizens ha also been scheduled on This day has September 14. 1983 been declared Senior Citizens Day at the I tah State Fair All seniors, age 62 and over, will be admitted tree ol A special Senior Citizens charge. ' Program is scheduled in the grandstand beginning at 2 D.m. Entertainment w ill include Dav e Merrifield, Act: Jum Trapeze Helicopter Herrington One Man Band, and Bill Gnadt. Juggler Seniors are also WCkDine, jo, ay end jtjll other Fair dav. A Senior Citizen Information Booth will operate from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. This booth will be staffed by the State Division of Aging Adult Services and Salt Lake C ounty A gmg Services. and will provide information on services available to Utahs seniors. Round dancing every Tuesday round dance. ballroom class wul start September 8 at 7 .30 p m. at the Westside Senior Center. 868 West Ninth South. Salt Lake City. It will on continue Thursdays weekly Instructors are Tommy and Geneve Thomas who have taught at several and state national conventions festivals All ballroom rhythms are taught and then danced with partners in round dance routines. These routines are danced in many clubs in every state and world w ide. Round dance basics and easy round dance rout ines w ill advance each w eek to the waltz two step Cha Cha. ewing and many Latin rhythms The class will be open for two weeks. Partners are necessary to join the class. Advanced reservations are advised. Please call Tommy and Geneve Thomas at 3644)404. The Rhythm Rounders advanced class will continue to dance on Tuesdays at the senior recreation center 237 South 10th East, Salt Lake City at 7 :30 p.m. The club level is easy and intermediate. All experienced round dancers are welcome. Both classes are sponsored by the club. Rhythm Rounders" a DgdsdgO A Non-prof- it Thursday Corner Community Remember that the cheese will not be at the center until about the 10th of September. The center does have rice and butter for the low income familes ol the area. Also remember the clinic and other services at the Magna Community Center. The center is open Monday through Friday from 9 a m. until 4 p.m. and closed for lunch lor one hour from noon to 1 p.m. Thank By I.l ( IM) TIMMERMAN Here is a look at the New LDS Seminary. ..The seminary has been a part Cyprus high tor over 15 years, but now the building has a new look and a new stall that are looking forward to a great year. The building itself has new brick and windows, a new sound and lighting system, also new paint throughout, and a new roof The work was done during the summer, and is just finishing up now. the seminary plays a double role, while the High school is getting a new look, in that the seminary is used lor other classes to help out Cyprus. When President Tom Bird left for the mission field Brother Larry Turner was calle as the new principal of the Magna Seminary Larry has taught for nine years at the Cyprus seminary and has taught seminary for 10 years. Brother Turner is an alumni of the high school and really loves teaching at Cyprus. Brother Turner is now serving as first counselor in the Magna Utah Stake Presidency. Mrs Turner is Vera Lazenbv Turner ot Magna, they have 5 children, as Brother Turner stated all but 4 are boys. They are Lori..LeAnne, Lynne tte, and Lesley and a son Gregory ol A new teacher at the seminary is Allan Burgess. 3rother Burgess has taught tor 16 years, he has authored several L.D.S. books and games. Brother Burgess now serves as Ward Sunday School president, he has four children form ages 16 to 4, and a lovely wife named Jean. Brother Burgess graduated from the I' of U. and received his masters in Education Administration and Religion from F Y.U. Another new teacher at the Magna Seminary is Brother Robert Gregory Peck. Brother Peck is from Rupert Idaho. He began teaching seminary in Vernal Utah in 1978. he received his Bachelors from B.Y.U in 1978. He is married and has two children Jamelle. age 5. Robbie almost 2 years of age and his lovely w ite Debbid is waiting for their third baby. Brother Peck has taken a lot of kidding about the famous name he has. but he said that he is looking forward to the new experiences waiting here in Magna The new student body ot the seminary have many activities planned for the year, and Brother Turner talks very highly ol the new student council the seminary has this year. There names are Randy Rasmussen. President: ; Toni Laboto. Lynn Carla Crisp. Secratary: Rob Galloway, ' l.anglord. Mindy Taylor, and Merri Lu Wilkey Vice-Preside- . vou ... Senior News With the State Fair coming up soon, there will be a Seniors Day. All seniors 65 years or older can gel into t he fair free. This year there w ill be n o transportation to the fair trom the Magna Center. So if you would like to go to the fair you might want to call y our friends and neighbors and get a car pool together. For more information on any of the programs at t he Senior Cit izen Center t he phone number is Be sure to keep it by your telephone, it is not in the new Magna phone hook 535-720- FOR YOUR LOCAL SCHOOL SCHEDULE New Seminary Council SEEPAGE 4 ADDITIONAL PHOTOS SEE PAGE 3 |