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Show Volum Ninuty-Eig- Number Thro January 17, 1990 Sanpute Co., Utah LDS Church issues statement on alcohol legislation plan SALT LAKE CIT- Y- The following statement on proposed adjustments in Utahs alcoholic beverage control laws is from Bruce L. Olsen, managingdireclorof Public Communications and Special Affairs for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints. Members of the Utah Legislature are being provided copies of the statement. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints has a long and consistent history of interest in ' policies that support public health and safety. In recognition of the vital and growing local, national and international concern about the negative personal and social consequences ofalcohol consumption and abuse, we share the following: Alcohol is recognized as a deadly drug and its consumption has become a health issue of national concern. Alcohol and its abuse have an impact on virtually every level of our society, including children, families and communities. Alcohol abuse is directly related to birth defects, mental illness, accidents, family violence, teenage suicide, homelessness and lost productivity, with social costs totaling more than S120 billion per year, the US Department of Health and Human Services reported in 1987. Dr. C. Everett Koop said in mid- - 1989, while Surgeon General of the United States, Alcohol is an addictive drugand is the nations leading drug problem. Americas beer, wine, and liquor companies spend about $2 billion per year promoting their products. In the alleged war on drugs, alcohol enjoys a battlefield exemp- respondents supported banning all beer and wine commercials from created favored retelevision, two-thircontainers and on quiring warnings alcohol advertising and 60 percent' of those polled, including a majority of drinkers, wanted equal time for public health messages to counter alcohol ads. , Moreover, as reported in the Surgeon General'S Workshop on May31, 1989, nearly 24,000 people in the United States lost their lives in alcohol-relate- d traffic crashes in 1988, an average of one alcohol-relate- d fatality every 22 minutes, and another 534,000 people suffer injuries in such crashes every year, an average of one every minute. Drinking and driving continue to be the number one killer of teen- The Alcoholic Beverage Review Task Force- -a citizens committee concerning alcoholic beverage control laws in Utah. t The sponsors maintain that in its proposed form the legislation strengthens state control of alcoholic beverage distribution, reduces unregulated consumption of alcohol, and enhances public health and tion. by the Utah State - SALT LAKE CITYMany winter-tim- e diseases are preventable, according to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Utah. Many common diseases can be prevented by using a little common sense. A vaccination is not always needed to fight off winter-timdiseases such as the flu, the common cold or strep throat, said Dr. W. Knox Fitzpatrick, Jr., vice president of medical affairs forlue Cross and Blue Shield of Utah. According to Fitzpatrick, its hard to put a specific dollar figure on how much it costs to treat sufferers of these everyday diseases. Its even harder to put a dollar amount on the time lost from missed work. The point is, because these diseases are so common and wide spread, everyone is effected by them and their impact on overall health care costs can be substantial. By informing the public about steps they can take to prevent catching diseases, we help them realize the things they can do to help keep the cost of health care down, explained Fitzpatrick. These steps outlined, especially this time of year when colds a nd the flue are so frequent, will help prevent the spreading of some of the most common diseases and theeosts that go with them, Fitzpatrick said. According to Dr. Fitzpatrick, to e, , fight off any of these common diseases, there are several universal prevention steps, which aresimple, common sense practices. One of thebest meansofpreventingcatch-in- g a cold or the flue is to avoid anyone infected with the disease. Another effective method of pre- - C & S raperies ALL WIND0W NEEDS Blinds Duperies Vertical Blinds Hardware i abrics 283-62- 0 promoting nor encouraging their said. The LDS Church has determined IT'S OUR ANNUAL JANUARY agers. Concern over the growing ef- fects of alcohol abuse has triggered a groundswell of public sentiment in favor of careful regulation of alcoholic beverages and responsible law enforcement. According to a reednt Roper survey conducted by the Wall Street Journal, half of the nations JAN. SALE STARTS 1 vention is to wash your hands and keep them away from your face. It is important to practice good personal hygiene. Clean contaminated surfaces with a virus killing agent such as chlorine or phenolalcohol t disinfectant. contact If or suspected contact is made, monitor your situation. If you are infected with a disease, stay home so you dont spread the disease to others. Besides, resting at home will speed your recovery. While there are universal prevention steps to help fight against diseases, Fitzpatrick pointed out, that each disease is different and therefore has additional specific precautionary steps to help fight against contracting them. Flu (influenza- )- The best way to prevent flu is by avoiding contact or sharing utensils with those who have the flu. It is recommended that anyone over 65 years or those who fall into the increased risk classification (health care workers, diabetics, asthmatics, or those with chronic pulmonary diseases) should get a vaccination. Common col- d- Can be avoided by disposing of used tissues, and keeping areas clean. Recent research suggests that Vitamin C may reduce the severity of colds. Also, avoiding excessive fatigue and managing stress is helpful in preventing colds. Strep ThroatRheumatic 8 - DOORS OPEN AT 10 ALL REMAINING con- sumers would support an outright ban on advertising for all alcohol. The survey further reveals that: People favor restrictions designed to prevent the number of drinkers from expanding, about half of the a.m. AIL ONE GROUP COAT! yd. to Mens & Boys. SHIRTS Selected Styles ONE TABLE 00 O OFF SIMPLICITY PATTERNS - entire ALL Mens, Boys, Ladies, Girls $K0 Fever-Af- ter two decades of virtual disappearance, rheumatic fever, an offshoot of strep throat, is on the rise. Salt Lake City has been reported as a recent hotspot for both of these illnesses by the Journal of the American Medical Association. stock A & OFF Childrens Vs and 'o)0racks V2 on ONE RACK - ANY ITEM Values to $3000 and 1200 ENTIRE STOCK yd. SPORTSWEAR SPORTSWEAR SWEATERS FAMILY SHOE SALE Selected Merchandise cpqq d OO VALUES TO 50 S - $& SHEETS Girls Ladies Sgj88and Only ALL NSULATED PAC'S CA&3DY Suggested Retail $8995 ALL SALES Sale Price FINAL-N- O 105, REFUNDS-N- O RETURNS-N- 0 LAY-A-WA- NO SALES TO OTHER RETAILERS The results of untreated strep throat can be Rheumatic Fever, which can permanently weaken a childs heart. The best treatment for strep throat is antibiotics, however, strep throat can be avoided altogether by avoidingcontact with those who show symptoms. N. 200 E. feyhraim or Appointment CALL In principle, the legislation appears to be consistent with the intent and historic position of Utah law, the central purpose of which has been to provide for state control of the sale and consumpt ion of alcoholic beverages, while neither ly safety. Little common sense may help prevent common colds common Legisla-ture-recent- proposed legislation not to oppose the proposed legislation as presently drafted. Instating its position, the Church observes and maintains the legitimate and traditional role of all churches to voice their positions on issues of social and moral concern. While the Churchs doctrinal position on abstention from alcoholic beverages is firm and well known, the Church recognizes the contrary preference of others. The proposed legislation appears to preserve that option. People believe to cure a cold, kiss a mule on the nose. VfcroMl&QBn) South State Mt. Pleasant Video 10 (Formerly Audio Plus) 462-304- 4 I WATCH FOB OUR GRAND COMING SOON AUDIO TAPES, DISCS. OPENING - COMING SOON!! |
