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Show Thursday, November 4, 2004 THE PYRAMID Utah Poison Control turns 50 OBITUARIES Public Notice SALT LAKE CITY- - Syrup of Ipecac was the standard remedy for treating home poiwater (Indianola) sonings when the Utah Poison for Irrigation; Control Center (UPCQ was Stockwatering; Do- founded 50 years and more mestic. than phone calls ago. thermometers, Mercury Dale and Tyler which for decades had reliHunter propose(s) ably told physicians and parusing 0.008 cfs or ents whether their patients or 1.2 ac-ffrom children had a fever, were (3 found in groundwater just about every U.S. a hearing. Protest must be fUed with The State Engi- the State Engineer, neer received the Box 146300, Salt UT following Applic- Lake City, on or ation) in Sanpete 84114-630DECEMCounty (Locations before BER 1, 2004. These in SLB&M). For more infor- are informal promation or to re- ceedings as per ceive a copy of fil- Rule R655-6-- 2 of miles North of the Division of Wa- Manti) for Irrigaings, visit ter Rights. (The Pe- tion; Domestic. riod of Use is y or caU d Harold D. Chipman Persons object- except irrigation propose(s) using ing to an applica- which is generaUy 0.0024 cfs or 1.0 1 file a from Apr to Oct tion must from groundwaCLEARLY READ- 31 each year.) ter (1 mi. So. of Mt. CHANGE ABLE protest statPleasant) for Irrigation; Domestic. ing FILING NUMREASONS BER, Jerry D. Olds, P.E. NOTICE TO WATER USERS 0 t. nttp:wa-terrights.utah.g- gen-eraU- year-roun- ac-f- t. FOR OBJECTION, STATE ENGINEER PROTESTANTS' household and doctor's office. Bioterrorism was not part of the national vocabulary. has brought A marked change to the art and science of poison control The UPCC has evolved during that time from a modest operation housed in the old Salt Lake County General Hospital into a stand-alonmodern poison control center in the University of Utah's Research Park. It's gone from fielding four calls a day to answering 145 daily-mor- e than queries half-centur- y e, James D. and PenNAME AND RE- ny Fullmer proPublished in The TURN ADDRESS, using 0.75 Pyramid on Novempose) from ground- - ber 4 and 11, 2004. and any request for PUBLIC NOTICE Minor Subdivision future expansion. 53,000 last year. The "The needs for our services Harold Chipman following of four lots on S persons have re- 20744 located 4 and Thomas Boek-we- g changed, and we've adapted north of quested to appear miles Request for a to meet those needs," said Barbefore the Sanpete Fairview. Minor Subdivision bara Insley Crouch, Pharm. LDS Church Reof one lot on S D., M.S.P.H., UPCC director County Planning Commission in the quest for a Condi- 26332 south of Mt. and professor of pharmameeting held on tional Use Permit to Pleasant. at the University of NoConstruct a Church Individuals with cotherapy Wednesday, of Pharmacy. Utah College vember 17, 2004 at at Indianola Old disabilities needing "We've from a small, grown 6:00 p.m. in the Town Site, on S special accommointo a service Commission Cham- 20088, which is 3.4 dations during this Erofessional one." bers at the Sanpete ac. proceeding should In its early years, the UPCC CourtChris- contact Lamont Kristine County acted primarily as a service house, 160 North tensen Request to Frischknecht, Main, Manti, Utah Vacate a Portion of County Clerk, (435) for physicians seeking advice 84642. 1 at least 3 about potential poisonings. Spring City of the the AdminisSubdiviRancheros work Zoning days in ad- Today, of center, part Holm-steaworks d College sion east of Spring vance. Pharmacy, trator Lee mostly with the public to anAmendments City. Kristine swer calls about possible poiLDS Church Reto the Zoning OrdiFrischknecht, nance Lana Use quest for a Condisoning exposures and to eduSanpete County tional Use Permit to Matrix. Clerk cate people about poison coninclude 1.157 ac. of Published in The trol. The center still provides Sorensen Request property with S Pyramid November clinical toxicology consultafor Approval of a 1106X in Axtell for 4,2004. tion to clinicians throughout the state. MT. PLEASANT In recent years, for examment regarding a ning to attend this CITY request for a condi- public meeting and ple, the UPCC: NOTICE OF PUBLIC tional use permit to due to a disability Partnered with Smith's groHEARING construct a two need assistance in cery stores to collect mercury considfamily dwelling at order to participate thermometers-noNOVEMBER 9, 460 West 600 South in or understand ered poison threats, themand to amend Mt. the meeting, please selves, if they become broken-i- n 2004 The Mt. Pleasant Pleasant City Ordi- call me at exchange for safer, digital City Council will nance by adding seven or more days ones. Automotive Main- in advance and I hold a public hearBegan tracking calls for Notenance Tuesday, Repair will attempt to proing symptoms and trends that vember 9, 2004 at Convenience Shop vide reasonable as- would indicate whether a 6:30 p.m. The meetto Chat 17.40.050, sistance to accomchemical or biological agent Uses in held Conditional in be modate will you. ing has been released into the atDixie L. Brunger, the Council Room, the Historic Commosphere. Recorder Mt. Pleasant City mercial (CH) Zone Jomed a national network 115 Mt. Pleasant City West with the definition Hall, of more than 60 poison conof use such added Mt. Main, Pleasant, Published in The trol centers nationwide tied to Utah. as 17.08.075 of the The purpose of Mt. Pleasant City Pyramid October 28 one phone connects callers to and November 4, the meeting is to Ordinances. If you are plan 2004. hear public com ac-f- t. 835-213- Jonathan w 462-245- 7 6 ch their nearest poison control center. Russell 0. In the summer of 2000, introduced a new Web site, www.uuhsc.utah.edupoison, with poison prevention tips, links to other educational sites, and information about the UPCC LOGA- N- Russell O. AnderProvided poison prevention son, 55, passed away peace- Anderson education to all health districts in Utah through their program. Amid the changes, large and small, one constant las "Train-the-Traine- r" remained, according to E. Martin Caravati, M.D., M.P.H., UPCC medical direc- tor and professor of surgery in the Division of Emergency Medicine at the U School of Medicine: Most poison threats involve children under 6 years old getting into com- mon household items, such as cosmetics, medications, and cleaning products. "The greatest poisoning threat to children is still found in their own homes," Caravati said. "That's something we're continually trying to educate parents about. Utahns call the UPCC at over-the-count- er twice the national average. Crouch and Caravati cite two reasons for this: a public that is educated about where to call during a poison emergency ana the nigh percentage of Utah families with small children. gator, to give doctors a a electronic orU) epidemiologist will use der entry tool for use on a $1.5 million Department personal digital assistants of Health and Human Ser- (PDA) and desktop comvices grant for a random- puters. ized trial to see how The PDAs will allow Utah's rural doctors can physicians to electronicalbenefit from using wire- ly enter prescription orless electronic technology ders, lab work, radiology in their medical practices. tests and other informaHealthlnsight, an orga- tion. With a few clicks, nization dedicated to qual- new prescriptions and reity improvement in med- fills can be generated and ical care in Utah and electronically faxed to Nevada, and CaduRx, a pharmacies using wireless Utah company that pro- technology. The system also will vides drug prescription are part- give physicians access to management, ners in the trial. The medical databases to supinves- port their decisions rangstudy's clinical and tigator ing from prescribing medkey architect of the tool is ication for respiratory inKim Bateman, M.D., a rur- fections to administering al primary care physician, flu vaccines. "We have found that adjunct faculty member at the University of Utah physicians in rural areas School of Medicine and are very receptive to this associate medical director kind of technology," said at Healthlnsight. Samore, chief of the DiviThe three-yea- r Health sion of Clinical EpidemiolInformation Technology ogy at the U medical Grant will allow Matthew school. "Information techH. Samore, M.D., profesnology can help doctors sor of internal medicine at be more efficient and also the U of U School of Medi- deliver what we hope is cine and principal investi improved care." CIT- SALT LAKE A Y- i Web-base- Along with saving time with prescriptions, electronic technology reduces errors caused by illegible handwriting. It also allows doctors who share patients to access information that can assist them in making medical decisions. Ultimately, electronic medical technology can save the entire health system money by making doctors more efficient in practicing medito cine, according Samore. Samore plans to recruit 20 primary care clinics, e with physicians in each, in geographically separate rural areas. Ten of the clinics PDAs. will receive Samore will evaluate the impact of the PDAs on the practices of those physicians compared with those who don't initially receive the technology. two-to-fiv- 53,000 calls. o Production Specialists, o Customer Service Representatives, o Resume & Cover is specially trained in toxicolo- gy, Crouch said. Registered pharmacists, nurses, and physicians staff the center every day of round-the-cloc- The 10 clinics without PDAs will get them 12 months into the trial. tech"This is a low-conology," Samore said. "It pending scription half-brothe- nology. The agency places a priority on helping rural areas, to according Samore. The University of Utah project is one of 25, among funded. 190 r Gladys since then. Anthony R. Temple, M.D., another medical school faculty member wlio'd joined the poison center staff in 1966, took over as director in 1971, when Done left to work for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Temple pioneered the concept of a regional poison control center, and the facility's name was changed to reflect Regional Poison Control Center. ical school faculty. Initially, the center operated in the Salt Lake County General Hospital Emergency Department, and Done would consult with staff about poison emergencies as needed. When the new University of Utah Hospital opened in 1965, the poison center moved to the U campus and has remained there Call Steve or Joyce Olsen 283-634- 4 after 5 p.m . Get Deliuery within 8 Please give us the opportunity to serve you: (Engraving done by weeks applicants, Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one getting burned. - Buddha half-siste- Pearon. The HHS's Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality issued the grant after seeking proposals to evaluate the value of health information tech- Raymond r, York; and Dalton Memorial) emeu m bid The North Sanpete School District is accepting bids for a district wide security system. Systems will include: 5 each 8 camera 17 LED DVR System with a Monitor each 12 camera System with a 17 LED Monitor 3 each Exterior P.T. 2 color cameras with 420 line, 08 LUX minimum 10 each Exterior Color Cameras with 420 line, 08 LUX minimum 23 each Interior Color Cameras with 420 line, 08 LUX minimum 23 each Ceiling Camera Enclosures 1 DVR part-tim- Letter WriterEditors positions n, can make the biggest difference in places that don't already have as much electronic medical on-li- entry level saddle broncs and dogging in rodeos. I le worked construction and drove a cattle truck until he retired. He is survived by his wife, Myrla Sue Barnes; son, Harley (Kristy) Barnes; two grandsons, Gage and Koya-m- a ;and several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Carl Barnes; and Leslie Eliot; parstep-soents, Milton and Bonnie two brothers, Barnes; Wayne and Wade Barnes; a st the completion of a certified medical assisting program. Preference will be given to those candidates who have completed a practical radiology technician program. Prior experience working in a doctors office is required. Interested persons may apply online a www.ihc.com Reg. 17750. e Manti Family Clinic Receptionist - One 24 hours per week position is available. We are seeking a clean, friendly and caring individual with effective communication skills. Candidates must have excellent computer key boarding skills (30 wpm) and be able to handle multiple phone lines. Medical terminology or doctors office experience preferred but not required. Interested persons may apply at www.ihc.com Reg 17788 IHC Physicians Division is a Service of intermountian Health Care Equal Opportunity employer MFDV, An IHC Facility plicants are required to have the ability to use crosoft Outlook, MS Office including Word, Excel, ese next several years riding the year. Manti Family Clinic Certified Medical Assistant One full time position is available. Position requires 30-da- EUis 0. who calls the The UPCC was founded by UPCC can know they're being pediatrician Alan K. Done, helped by a professional who M.D., a member of the U med"Anyone Physician Division has the following positions available: y after a period. Positions include: Barnes. He grew up around Fort Benton, MT. lie served in the U.S. Army during World War II. After the war, he spent the Barney Barnes IHC new company, Reliadat, locating Ephraim, nas immediate openings for full time work plus benefits full-tim- Through the years, UPCC has answered emergencies ranging from a teen's near overdose on hallucinogenic jimson weed to identifying the chemicals that killed workers in an industrial accident. In those cases, UPCC specialists do their best to help the caller or refer them to the national veterinary poison BOISE, ID-- Graveside center if they need further memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Nov. help. The center started keeping 5 , in the Mt. Pleasant City statistics and tracking calls in Cemetery for Ellis O. "Bar1971. The number was a comney Barnes, who passed paratively modest 1,500, or away at the Veterans Adabout four calls a day, that ministration Hospital in year. Three years later, the Boise, ID; Oct. 31, 2004. number had mcreased eightBarney was born in Walla fold to 12,000, or about 32 calls Walla, WA; Dec. 18, 1923, to a day. Last year, UPCC staff Bonnie Duncan and Milton responded to more than University of Utah physician to study how wireless technology aids rural doctors University of Utah (U of fully Oct. 26, 2004. He was born Nov. 11, 1948, in Mt. Pleasant, to LaRay N. and Mathel Walker Anderson. He graduated from Russell Anderson North Sanpete High School, Snow College and Utah State his wife and children and his University. He completed his example to them in living the medical degree at the Uni- gospel of Jesus Christ. Russell is survived by his versity of Utah, followed by a residency in San Bernardi- wife, Julianne I lowell Andersix children, no, CA. Russell established son, and his medical practice in North Richelle (Andy) Lay; Shawn Logan, where he continued (Mindy); Bart; Derek: Kurt: until his retirement in 1998. and Ashley; three grandchilRussell was a compassion- dren; parents; and brothers, ate family physician whose Lester (Cindy); Guy; Spencer (Michelle); and Neal (Jma). caring service to the commumissed. He a served He was preceded in death is nitye LDS Mission to Ireby his older brother, Ivan L. land and enjoyed giving ser- Anderson. vice in many church callings. Funeral services were held He married Julianne How- Oct. 30, in the North Logan ell in the Manti LDS Temple, Green Canyon LDS Stake Sept. 18, 1971 and their love Center. Anyone wishing to continues eternally. Russells pay tribute may send a writgreatest accomplishment ten memory in liew of flowwas his loving dedication to ers to the family. pay $8 per hour, experience. For a complete job and application, contact Workforce on rvices, 55 South Main, Manti. r I. ne Approximately 10,000 ft of Coax Cable, all mounting brackets, wire fittings, system set-u- p and adjustments. System layouts for each school (7) may be picked up at the front desk, North Sanpete School District, 220 E. 700 S. Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647. For further information contact Tod Hansen (462-248- 5) Bids will be accepted until noon. November 4. 2004 at the North Sanpete School District Office, 220 E. 700 S. ATTN: Claudia, Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647 The North Sanpete School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. All decisions are final. |