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Show Page 6 Salina SunGunnison Valiev News Wednesday. August 12. 1998 Risks of disease from nature increasing paysite Hews Lcrrcins Thomas Courtney Crane, son of Bishop Shawn and Jan Crane, attended the Rick Majerus Basketball Camp at the U of U and won the Award. The Crane family spent a day at Yuba Lake with Jan s brother Bryan White and family. This week, work will be started on the new addition to the Fayette Ward. A new wing, remodeling of the Primary rooms, a new Bishops office, classrooms, and a new material center will enhance our church, and we are looking forward to its completion. Elder Jared Sorensen, son of Kim and LuAnn, is now home from his Missouri Independence Mission. He spoke in Sacrament Meeting on August 9, and many friends and family were present. Later, a family dinner was held at the Sorensen home. Sheldon Mellor is enjoying lots of company: friend Bill Roach of Las Vegas, and Sheldon enjoyed fishing and sightseeing; daughter of Sheldon, Linda King and three children, Corey, Travis and Andrew of Las Vegas, are visiting for a few days. Last week a JoAnn Mellor and three Free-Thro- w sistef-in-Ia- daughters, Susan, Sandy and Gina, came from Minnesota to visit and enjoy the sights of Utah. Julie Smith, children: Lacie, Caleb and Derek, and niece, Lindsey Kilmer, came to spend a couple of days with Grandma Lorraine Thomas. On Thursday, August 6, James and Jenny Wilmore and children, Audrey and Elliot, attended the wedding of Jennys brother, Mark Parnell and Hailey Anderson, in the Salt Lake Temple. On Saturday, August 8, Dean and Darlene Bartholomew were visited by a niece, Betty Jean and husband Leon Skinner, from Levan. Also, from Ogden, a nephew, Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Rasmussen came down to the Jensen Reunion. Izola Bartholomew had many visiv tors, who came to attend the Jensen Reunion on' Saturday, August 8 in Centerfield: son Lamar and Carolyn 52S-74- 6 In the last year, two Utah youth contacted rabies from handling sick Bartholomew, from Modesto, Cali- bats. But the risk of contacting disfornia. Lamar and Carolyn also went eases from other wildlife, particularly to the Cain Family Reunion near raccoons and skunks, is much greater, Parowan, Utah. Other guests were: says Terry Messmer, Utah State UniLamars daughter, Beth and Mike versity Quinney Professor for WildManwaringofEl Paso, Texas; Lamars life Conflict Management and Extendaughter, Jill and Markus Mueller and sion Wildlife Specialist. two boys, from Germany; grandsons Unfortunately, continued human Mark and Matthew, who just came encroachment on wildlife habitat home from a Chile Mission; Aaron means many species of wildlife are and wife Christine Bartholomew, from now in close association with humans, BYU; and another daughter Diana. Messmersays. These species include The family stayed in tents and camp- bats, rats, mice, snakes, skunks, coyers at Izolas and painted the house. otes, raccoons, deer, and in some cases, Andrew and Tamra Rimmasch cel- cougars. Inevitably, with continued ebrated Amandas 17 birthday, with close association, the number of a party for family and friends Saturday conflicts will likely inand Sunday. They all had a great time, crease. and thank all those who came for the Of particular, immediate concern is celebration. Andrew and Tamra want the possibility of spreading wildlife to Amanda to know: That we are diseases to humans. Diseases of wildproud of your graduating early and for life can cause illness and death to individual animals and significantly going to UVSC College this week! Were proud of you, too, Amanda!! affect wildlife populations. Wildlife species can also serve as natural hosts for certain diseases that affect humans, Messmer said. These diseases are called zoonoses, and rabies is a prime example. The disease agents or parasites that cause these zoonotic diseases can be contracted from wildlife directly by bites or contamination, or indirectly through the bites of mosquitos, ticks, fleas, and mites that previously fed on an infected animal, he explained. Some diseases are acquired by humans because their occupation involves handling animals. Diseases of wildlife that affect hu- of the mans include rabies, brucellosis, hantavirus, plague. Rocky Mountain huma- n-wildlife Remember tonight, August 12, is the potluck dinner at the Fayette Pavillion, fortheReliefSociety. Bring a recipe with your food. Dinner at 7 p.m. Bring a salad or dessert. Spotted Fever, Lyme disease, Tularemia, Leptospirosis, Psittacosis, and Trichinosis. Most human-wildli- fe conflicts can if humans take small Messmer says the fol- precautions. be prevented, turora Cell Cindy Lcrcen 529-755- 8 , Aurora 1st Wardhastheirwardcamp out planned for this weekend. August Family Reunion, held in Gandy, Utah, 14 and 15 they will be camping at near the western border. There were Frying Pan at Fish Lake. Dinner on over 150 people there. Maxine and Friday night will be at 7 p.m. The food Darrell brought a grandson, Peter assignments are A-- bring a salad, N-- Z bring a dessert. There will be a Bolinder, of Elko, Nevada, back to program on Friday night and fun acFayette for a weeks visit. T rent Bown, son of Bob and Janice, tivities for the kids. Breakfast on Satenjoyed his stay at Business Week at urday morning will be at 8 a.m. Come have a great time. Logan at Utah State University. Darrel and Maxine Bolinder enjoyed a great time and great food at the Bates A IstWard primary activity is schedThe children of Carl and Margaret Jensen are at it again, winning trophies uled for August 13, Thursday night. It and ribbons for their goats: Rachel will be a swimming party held at the , tion. Kevin and Heather Sorensen and their family will be moving from the , 1st Ward and into a home in the 2nd Ward. We will miss them dearly and their talents will be hard to replace. .The Karaoke contest at the County Fair is always a fun event to watch. In the 2nd division, Brittany Sorenson won 3rd place and received $100. In the older division Jessica Barney won 1st place receiving $250. Jessica also I st place in her division at the . won Farm Bureau Talent Contest. Con- gratulations to these two beautiful, - to God award on Sunday, August 9. It ' was feceived by his mother, Joanne since Jason was in the MTC. Jason left for the Baltimore Maryland Mission on Monday morning. Indra Huntsman, daughterofLeland, and Irene Huntsman, advanced from j ' the Primary into the Young Womens ' -program on August 9. ..Kevin, Sorensen was released a$ Deacons Quorum Advisor and assist - L , tant scout master. Chip Sanders was called to fill that position. Rodney Nielson was released as Scout Troop Committee Chairman. Kerry Burr was called to fill that posi- Salina Pool. It starts at 7 p.m. Broc Tatums mission farewell was, held Sunday, August 9. An extra large , crowd was assembled to see him off on his mission. Broc will serve in the Melboum West Australia Mission. He, isthesonofSteveandTammy Tatum. ' .very talented girls. His grandparents are Thad and Vain? , Thanks to Rand and Katie Wasden ' for paying their Dollars Per Year Wasden of Aurora. will appreciate the new his Broc Tatum received Duty to' 'money. They Park equipment even more knowing God Awards on Sunday, August 9.' Jason Huntsman received his Duty'r that they helped earn the money to won Showmanship and Melvin took second place in Showmanship; George won a blue ribbon in his class. Goats Marquessa won Best of Goat Show, with a trophy, and Scintilla won Best of Jr. Goat Show, with a trophy. Marquessa, Scintilla and Alpha won Grand Champion in almost every breed and won ribbons. Congratulations, guys and gals and goats, too!! ? , . purchase it. nnUtsc Amy HalesydUghter of Kendall and Brenda, spent last week in Logan at Utah Business Week. She was one of two representatives sent up from North Sevier. They were divided into .companies and then learned about ' marketing a product for the week. She that it was a lot of fun. Were glad she was able to represent our area. isaid lowing are some general precautions people should take to reduce their risk of a conflict. First and foremost, use extreme caution when you encounter wildlife. Never, ever handle wild! ife, even baby wildlife. Baby wildlife can also carry diseases. This is particularly important advice if the animal looks sick, abnormal, or appears in areas where they have not been noticed before. Protection from diseases spread by insects includes using personal protection measures such as insect repel- fe Summer Clearance Sale At Valley Furniture! Qur Pri? are Meltijg! S.q$wqy ?r PNTS i Invites You To SVATC Enroll This Fall A LIFETIME OF LEARNING Add it all up and we think you'll agree, Sevier Valley ATC has 100 going for you. Low Tuition Cafeteria Activity Center.... . Individualized Instruction.... M UV ASE Certified Auto Technology Program.. 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Fall begin August 20, advance. in enroll to are students encouraged Prospective 1SS3-S- 3 of face, color, nauonalongm, sex, age, Runnable accommodation is provided 10 the known disabilities of otherwise qualified students. SVATC doea not ducnnunale on the basis For inquiries concerning Title VI, Title IX and Section 504, contact Craig or handicap in admission or access lo, or Irtalmenl or employment in. ns education programs or activities- 84701 , (801)896-971of the Office for Civil Rights, U S. Department of Education, 1961 Stout Street, Denver, CO 80294 Mathie, co SVATC, 800 West 200 South, Richfield, UT basis students interested in nursing and most programs at SVATC operate on an Although some business classes will need to be aware of and plan to enroll on specific enrollment dates. Ext. 21L 2 or If you have questions call SVATC at t Sevier Valley Applied Technology Center CC3 West 203 South Bichfisld - 03-871- 1 (He Sett Technology Center Offers Courses in Sanpete for '98-9- 9 School Year Adults and high school juniors and seniors will have three technology programs available to them in Sanpete County. This has been a cooperative effort involving Snow College, Sevier Valley ATC, and North and South Sanpete School Districts. Students can get high school credit and work toward The following is enrollment information for .BUILDING TRADES . the respective programs: , (High School junior and senior students only) Contact your high school counselor for entrance requirements. COSMETOLOGY Certified Multi-Medi- Hurry in for the Best completion certificates at Sevier Valley ATC. DRAFTING CAD BUILDING TRADES PRACTICAL AUTO BODY Deisel Mechanics Excellent Equipment Fully Accredited Approved Veteran Training.. CLERICAL COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY Selected Business Credit Accepted By Snow College Certified Instructors New Facility Financial Aid Available SECRETARIAL MACHINE TOOLS Etfp$ Registration Aug 19th or earlier CLASSES BEGIN AUG. 20th, 1998 as r - 1? PpiQS fiippps Ooule? Ualloy Applied cclinolorjy Oentcr I According to the U.S. Centers ,'for Disease Control and Prevention; in 1991, there were more than 11,000 reported cases of humans contracting wildlife diseases. Of these cases, 192 deaths were reported. Lyme disease, which at present has not been reported in Utah, accounted for more than 9,000 of the cases, but none of the fatalities. More than 1 ,000 cases of encephalitis lents, special clothing or simply tuckwere reported, accounting for 142 ing your pants cuffs into your socks if Three cases of rabies in hu deaths. you are entering an area infested by i were mans reported, all died. ticks. cases of rabies were In 1991, 6,775 An equally important preventative in While people (end measure is having some knowledge of reported animals. bats associate with rabies, the risk of to the diseases and the wildlife present at the disease through contact getting' the time of the year you visit specific is much skunks and raccoons with and risks habitats. Knowledge of the said. Messmer Raccoons;and recognition of the early symptoms of greater, diseases are essential to preventing stripped skunks accounted for n)ore than 75 percent of the rabies cases severe illness. reported in 1991 . A total of 670 cases wear If you hunt or trap, always rabies in bats were reported. ;The as such disposable of protective clothing of raccoon populations in gloves when skinning animals. Make expansion continues to pose signifiareas urban sure the implement you use is properly rabies transmission to risk of cant cleaned after each use. Avoid eating or humans. while handling or skinning drinking Other injuries from bites or attacks animals, and be sure to wash your hands thoroughly when fin ished. Prop- may also result as people spend more time outdoors, build homes in remote erly d ispose of the carcasses and tissue areas, and as wildlife populations inused. When as well as the gloves precrease in urban areas. Current 'data paring the meat of wild game, be sure indicates that bites from rodents far to thoroughly cook the meat. the number of attacks from exceed If you become sick following expobears, cougars, and coyotes. An estisure to a wild animal, immediately contact a physician and inform the mated 26,700 people in the U.S. are bitten by rodents, 500 by fox, 750 by physician of your possible exposure to skunk and raccoons, 7,000 by venoma disease. snakes. The total number of huous or animal a bitten If you are by wild have had contact with an animal sus- man fatalities caused by bites or attacks by wildlife average about lb-1- 6 pected of being diseased, the followthose are ing first aid measure should be ap- per year. Ninety percent of bites. result of snake the f includthe exposed site, plied. Scrub form of treatthe best Ultimately, with water bite and wounds, soap ing and flush thoroughly. Then apply a ment remains prevention. For more information on how to reduce your strong first aid treatment (iodine) or human-wildliconflicts and risk of is first aid treatment cream. Although an effective way of reducing your risk disease exposure contact your local of infection, it does not eliminate your USU County Extension office for a need for medical attention. Contact free copy of circulars on raccoons, : skunks, and bats. your physician or local health depart 9pp$ Oi ment and provide them information about the type of animal involved its behavior, whether the bite or attack was provoked, and the first aid adni Ail Hujk Sctact A Aiull Age S ludodt 2. AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY ( High school Juniors and seniors and post high graduates) High school students contact your high school counselor for entrance requirements. Post high (adult) 1 .' or call Sevier Valley ATC at 896-97- 1 students contact instructors directly at 283-749- 3 5 3.CNA (CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE) (High school seniors and college students) High school students contact your high school counselor for entrance requirements. College students . contact Katie Jean Larsen at NOTE: There are three enrollment groups for CNA the first group starts August 1 9; the second group, January 2; and the third group, February 2. 283-732- 1 Students who have not previously been enrolled at SVATC need to take an entrance test which takes approximately two hours. For the first year only, tests will be brought to the respective high schools in advance. Counselors will know the test scheduling details. Reasonable accommodation is provided to the known disabilities of otherwise qualified students. SVATC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or handicap in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its education programs or activities. For inquiries concerning Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504, contact Craig Mathie co SVATC, 6 or the Office for Civil Rights. US Department of Education, 1961 Stout 800 West 200 South, Richfield, UT 84701 , (435) 896-97- 1 CO 80294 Denver. 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