Salt Lake Tribune | 1997-09-07 | Page 143

The Salt Lake Tribune SUNDAY Sunday, S WHEREARE THEY NOW? ders attributed to Joseph Paul Franklin. It's hard to forget the head-in-the-garbage-can bomb rescue. Newly appointed Salt Lake Police Chief E.L. “Bud” Willoughbyarrived at a Willoughby’s department produced the first composite of Unabomber suspect bank said to have a bombplantedinside. Before the bomb squad arrived, Wil- loughbyretrieved the suspicous package, carrying it in a flak jacket and protecting himself with a wastebasket over his head. Willoughby waschief of the Salt Lake City Police Department for 12 years, re- Willoughby was impressed by the way Utahns pulled together during the floods of 1983. That exhibition of communityef- departments,” he said. Willoughby said the peopleof Utahstill have that commu- fort and pride is part of the reason the former chief, who was recruited here wouldn't,” he said. here, I tiring in 1988. While chief, he oversaw criminal investigations that received Utah andnationalattention. Willoughbyisstill involved in law enforcement, doing consulting work for police departments. Among these investigations were the 1983 serial murders by Arthur Gary Bishop, the 1985 Mark Hofmann murders and He works as a project director for the International Association of Chiefs of Police conference scheduled in Salt Lake in 1998. He is a memberof the National Ex- forgery scheme,and the 1979 sniper mur- law-enforcementtools. Willoughbyis impressed by Utah and DEBBIE HUMMEL ecutive Institute Associates (NEIA), an organization of graduatesof the National Executive Institute of the FBI. The NEIA presents seminarsfor active chiefs of police to keep them abreast of the latest nity spirit he witnessed so often during his time as police chief. He is concerned when people get worked up over thingslike Interstate 15 construction. “Slow downa little bit and be really thankful for what you have andit will last alittle longer,” he said. NewtGingrich, bless his sometimes confusedlittle heart, is doing something good for people ABILITIES with disabilities. Rep. Gingrich is sponsoring H.R, 2020, the Medicaid Community Attendant Services Act of 1997 (MiCASA). This bill could provide true independence for many people with dis- TAKE A BOW times throw a disabled person’s liberty and his pursuit of happiness right out the window. LYNN ZARITSKY with appropriateassistance. It is these people who have drafted MiCASA. Theacronymis Spanish, meaning “my home.” Sheisn’t the problem, Ann. Her husband just doesn’t want to have a vasectomy — it might cause him some inconvenience or, heaven bathing andeating. If the person is also impoverished (a common a tuballigation, but if the male refuses, who continues to carry the responsibility for birth con- then he'd better prepare to be money, return home, hire a per- with such essentials as dressing, side effect of disability) and, therefore, receives Medicaid, shipped off to a nursing home.It all has to do with Medicaid home health-care rules and with the peTrennial lack of funding. Onewould think that Medicaidfunded homehealth care, a much less expensive option to nursinghome care, would assist people with disabilities, preventing this one-way trip to a nursing home. While manyare served by those agencies, many others do not He would thenbefreeto take that sonal-care attendant, and get a life. MiCASA would also be offered to the qualified elderly. Thecost to taxpayers? Approximately one-half the nursinghomeoption. Curt has quadriplegia. Before a dive into murky waters, he was a carpenter by trade, a father, a husband anda lover of wilderness recreation. Once home from the hospital, Curt and his wife placed his nameon Utah'swaitinglist for qualify. You see, Medicaid has some rules incompatible with the needs personal-attendant care and, of disability. The most obtrusive stipulate that Medicaid provide only “intermittent” home healthcare services and that “progress” ly became overwhelmed by the enormity of parenting, earning a living and taking care of Curt. must be demonstrated for this care to continue. But people with high spinal-cord injury, or children with severe developmental disabilities, who require personal-attendant care every day, are not normally going to outgrow this need. Disability, by definition, is not a “get better” thing. Medicaid home health-care rules were written with illness, not disability, in mind. In an attempt to remedy Medicaid’s deficiencies, some states, in- cluding Utah,have publiclyfund- ed personal-attendant care programs created specifically for those with severedisabilities. Due to lack of legislative funding, mostof those programshave long waiting lists. In Utah, approximately 55 people requiring personal attendant care through Medicare or Medicaid receiveit; 45 are on a waitinglist. Where these programs fail people havingsevere disabilities, nursing homes are willing and able to take up the slack. Medicaid is not hesitant to pay for nursing-home services. The problem is, most people with disabilities havelittle in common with residents of nursing homes, whose ayerage age is 84 — except that they meanwhile, resolved to take care of themselves. But his wife quick- Curt, 36, resides in a nursing home, still awaiting that personalcare assistant after three years. Whatis life like for Curt? “Boring,” he said. “I’m going stir crazy.” He watches a lot of TV. He cannot leave the nursing home without a doctor’s order, and seldom obtains one. His beloved mountains are a distant memory. He cannot remember the last time he saw a movie. The food is institutional. His roommateis 85, MiCASA would get Curt home and back into mainstream life. Vocational rehabilitation would bea possibility. Those inalienable rights to “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness’ would once again belong to Curt. MiCASAis in committee. Meanwhile, there are many peoplelike Curt, incarcerated in nursing homes, waiting, while legislators in Washington debate if MiCASA is a necessary Medicaid revision. This would be a good moment to get out your pen and paper and write your congressman. Lynn Zaritsky, a free-lance writer in Salem, Utah, welcomes commentsat [e-mail] or in care of this newspaper. forbid, pain. A vasectomy is far simpler and carriesless risk than trol? The woman, of course. And whohasthe ultimate responsibility if she gets pregnant? Ninety-nine percent of all I should be a role model for the Q younger children in my family. She has taught me torespect all Dear Ann: I would like to ask of those people with disabilities, however severe, could be home, 1Y Society has never asked him to, andif attitudeslike yoursprevail, society never will. — Angry in Rockford, Ill. Dear Rockford:Yousaysoci- ety has never asked the male to take responsibility for his repro- ductive life. Who, exactly, is ‘“‘society”? This is the most personal of issues between the two people involved. You may be right that many menarereluctantto have a vasectomy, but men can and do take responsibility for birth control. you to recognize an extraordinary group of people who are truly saving our younger generation, one child at a time. I am talking about the incredible success story of the Foster Grandparent Pro- gram. That pinhead David Letterman apparently hasn’t noticed what those of us without a tapeworm BILL HALL have noticed — that Bill Clinton dence or teach themskills to determineright from wrong. Today, we hear of 12-year-olds killing other kids, bringing guns to school, having babies, selling drugs. For thousandsof high-risk kids, Foster Grandparents serve as their onlylifeline. income requirements and serve Please tell anyone interested to call 1-800-424-8867 for information. — Harris Wofford, CEO, Corporation for National Service, Washington, D.C. Dear Harris Wofford: Thank you for letting my readers know about this excellent program — and on National Grandparents Day, too. It is sureto fill the empty places in the hearts of the young and the seniors. I hopethat 800 number is jammed. If it’s busy, folks, keep trying until you get through. camera. You haveto handit to the manypeoplein the entertainment industry who can dothat. Lord knowsit isn’t easy. Early in life, I was one of those contemptible guys who can eat all they want andstill remain slen- der. But then one day I turned 40 and stopped smoking. The next thing I knew I had put on 20 pounds. I had become what Letterman, in that kindly wayof his, calls a “fat boy.” An older friend explained what hit me: “When you turn 40, a clock goes on in your body andit says, ‘Fat!’ Quitting cigarettes didn’t help. With my sucklinginstinct sudde: ly unsatisfied by cigarettes, I quickly developed a nibbling impulse. Bring on the cookies. For the first time, I encoun- tered the painful, lifelong struggle the president and most other people face saying no to something tasty. I cringe for the overweight Letterman doing his nightly fat jokes, allegedly only at the expenseof the president. As I listen, I find myself wondering if I might have another bagel with peanut butter on it. But I don't dare. So | sit there and wonder if Letterman really chance to keep our now, whenhis exercise has been for severalyears. I don't know why Lettermanfocuses on fat so muchin his teasing of the president. Maybe the comedian is one of those lucky guys without a weight problem. Or maybe he’s one of those people who have a tendency toward tubby but win that battle and keep themselvesthin and lovely for the fighting ner during his presidency than Clinton. In a democracy, almost anything goes in teasing a president, even physicai imperfections — if for no other reason than to keep our rulers and other wouldbe big shots humble. Nonetheless, 1 don’t do fat jokes about Bill Clinton or Rush Limbaugh or Newt Gingrich or anyone else. It's not because I think Clinton, Limbaugh and Gingrich can’t take it. It’s because I think it pointlessly hurts the feelings of millions of people with weight problems beyond their control who also hearthosejokes. restricted for months by a knee injury. He obviously recognized that being immobilized would makeit so difficult to keep his weight down that he would truly have to work harderthan usualat not feeding his face. Sometimes difficulty makes a task easier. Sometimes a person will stiffen his backbone and of us to keep himself slim. I hope so. Bill Hall is the editorial-page editor of the Lewiston (Idaho) Tribune, a Salt Lake Tribune group newspaper. |egWagan climb a tall mountain more easily 1D <\* BVDOUMEADEDIS <” a | R there. Why do jokeswith a fallout far beyondthe big shots? I always wonder how the chub- biesin the audience feel while lis- tening to Letterman do his “fat boy” number on Clinton. What Letterman doeskind of makes me cringe. So I don't normally do jokes on any physical imperfections but my own. Sometimes that gap-toothed pinhead David Lettermanlets his cruelty get the better of his comedy. I say that with all kindness toward all the other gap-toothed pinheads in America who can’t help whatthey are. But Clinton’s recent victory over his munch mouth demon- Mr. & Mrs. Hansen Brimmer-Hansen Debbie Brimmer and Kurt Hansen %. GEORGE 2S) has to suffer as much astherest There's a million joke ideas out ere married on Sept5,1997 at Heritage Puzzle solutions Gardens in Salt Lake City. A reception followed the ceremonywith a buffet din ner and dancing. A rehearsal dinner was hosted at Robintino's by the bride igroom's family, Thebride, daughter of Pat and Linda IBrimmer, of Sandy,is a graduate of Utah State University, where she received her legree in Family and Human Develop: Amyand Scott Ambre Gomez—Ambre | Amy Gomez and Scott Ambre were) married, yesterday, September 6, 1997 in| St Kilian Catholic Church, Mission Viejo, California, The bride, daughter of Mr| and Mrs, Tony Gomez, Mission Viejo,at tends Southern UtahUniversity Thegroom, son of Mr. and Mrs. dim| Ambre, Sandy, Utah, will graduate from) SoutherUtah University in the Fall and! is employed by Fasenal, Inc., St. George. The couple will reside in Cedar City,| Utah. Thebridegroom, sonof Captain Ken at September 6, 1997. women, 60 and older, who meet than a small one because herealizes a tall mountain will tolerate nosoftness, Meanwhile, I sit and listen to weight down. The odd thing is that Clinton has never been thin- Kell Hansen, USN, and Catherine Lloyd Hansen, of Washington, attended Utah 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY WE LOVE YOU MOM! The Foster Grandparent Pro- gram currently has 24,000 foster grandparents who are serving 80,000 children and teen-agers. The program is open to men and strates an intriguing aspect of human naturethat applies to those of us with chubby tendencies who are borderline and still have a haspeeled off the pounds. Clintonis looking pretty skinny these days. Nonetheless, the talkshowhosthas kept right on doing the same nightly “fat boy’? jokes about Clinton he has been doing & yy" INA BROCKBANK State University, where he wasaffiliated vith Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. He plans 10 finish his degree in Communications at Family and friends are invited to attend an — house held tn their honor. sania, tL 13, 1997, Country Side Ward House, TI71 So. 2700 W., West Jordan. HAPPY 40th BIRTHDAY CRAIG ZOLLINGER adults.”” 20 hours a week. What began in 1965 as a program to bring seniors and children together has evolved into a national strategy for dealing with the growing number of young people whose parents are unable to give them love, instill confi- ment, and affiliated with Alpha Chi Ome iga Sorority. She is currently employed at Gastronomy. : 19 2 great-grandchildren. things for me. She has helped me with my bad attitude and tells me cuts down on his pleasureis self- ish and inconsiderate. birth-control methods putthe responsibility on the female. Why would a man want to take responsibility for his reproductive life? One youngster wrote: “I love having a foster grandmother. She treats me with love and doesnice Oh, Yeah? Well, I’d Rather Be Tubby Than a Pinhead when Letterman gets started on would rather be home — and most HONORING GOLDEN Sept 7, 1947 DALE K. & L. JEAN BARKER fuses to use a condom becauseit to have any more children. He cipient qualifiedtolive in an institutional setting, such as a nursing home, to receive up to the amount paid that institution for his care. Howdoesthis happen? frequently used method to pre- vent pregnancy. Any male who re- told her if she should die or the marriage should fail, he might want to remarry and have more children. She figured he intended to dump her as soon as she reached menopause. You told her she had gone off the deep end with her assumptions and needed to get help. “diet-conscious snowman’ will be fea- The condom, though not 100 percent foolproof, may be the most even though they had agreed not MiCASAis a clear statement of dwelling preference. It's a simple concept — MiCASAwouldallow a Medicaid re- Severedisability often requires “personal care assistance,” help ANN LANDERS didn’t want to get a vasectomy, gated to nursing homes. It comes as a shock to many ed governmentregulations some- joyed your column for probably 30 of my 49 years, although I may not always agree with what you have to say. A recent responseof yours sent me over the moon. Association for many years. In the Amercian Diabetes Association's recent Holiday Art Search, the work of Provoresident Julie Young was selected to for two items in the 1997 ADAGift of Hopecatalog, with all proceeds going to diabetes reasearch. Young's reindeerillustration will adorn greeting cards and a Should Endurea Little Snip “C. in K.C.” said her husband abilities on Medicaid, now rele- nondisabled citizens to realize thatin the process of maintaining life itself, otherwise well-intend- Dear Ann:I have read and en- tive volunteer for the American Diabetes tured on a sweatshirt. Young hasan illustration degree from Brigham Young University and creates illustrations for children’s publications. o MiCASA: Welcome Relief Heaven Forbid Hubby For Independent Souls The American Diabetes Association has elected Karmeen D. Kulkarni, of Salt LakeCity, to its National Board of Directors. Kulkarniis a diabetes clinician for St. Mark's Hospital and has been an ac- the people representing it. He disagrees with those whosaythat the state’s growth will lead to uncontrollable crime problems. “We havefirst-rate police and fire Theodore Kaczynski. from Pueblo, Colo., has stayed. “If I didn't want to live 7, 1997 he University of Utah in i] ROOM Mc eeia TotaTaTy) [mimlolulxtcluleleteMlolulelelnislplalwin| NAGAON AMAFeary lAleiclilAlsio [ola Mis|eleali Miltaly|e) RO rey lal RAM AMAR nan ANN nor lalmlifal {r] (ola Metalwiels Malalrial jcimiolaiatiimialeimololeiilyinieleiminiy| MMO falriolmicloMMalalniricle) UnIntattlelels lelalelalola Melxlcleeto) a4 14 suspension arm 17ateoring box andcolumn 19 ignition coil one 18valve axsembly See The Real Puzzle, crossword and Brain Numb-ers on J-2 After a honeymoon to California, the ouplewill reside in Salt Lake City WEDDING/ENGAGEMENT AD INFORMATION Toplace your Wedding/Engagementads in The Salt Lake Tribune, and Deseret News, a wedding/engagement form needs to be completed. They are available at the following location Salt Lake 143 So. Main Street at the front counter of the Tribune Build ing, MondaythruFriday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Completed forms can be submitted at the same location Monday, Tuesday ond Wednesday betweenthe hours of 8 a.m, 5pm. Tracle and Bill Mayo--Walker | Mr. and Mrs, Lary Mayo and Mr. and| Mrs, John Walker are pleased to an. | ounce the mariage of their children Tracie Ann and William Robert The couple were married September 6, 1997 at The Chateau. A reception fol lowedthe ceremony