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Show February 26, 2002 Emery County Progress Castle Dale, Utahjuesday J B Emery County IFE STYLE Stella Marjorie Mayer Liddiard Stella Marjorie Mayer was born in Fountain Green on April 6, 1923, to Charles Clifford and Ora Seely Mayer. She has pleasant memories of her childhood. Her mother and father gave their children their time and their love, and provided the best of everything they could afford. Times were finan- cially difficult many of those years, but they got by, and had much happiness. Fountain I Green wras her home until she w as married. She attended elementary and junior high there and went to high school in Moroni graduating in 1941. She said, It was fun to go to Moroni High. We rode the bus and had fun. It was nice to have Dad as a teacher." She was in the band, orchestra, and chorus. She was vice president of the school. She also enjoyed having parts in some of the school plays. She received a scholarship to BYU but because of lack of funds, was unable to take advantage of it. Stella began playing the piano at a very early age and became very accomplished. She appreciated having the lessons and knew that it was a sacrifice for her parents to pay for them. She taught piano for many years and was also the organist in her LDS Church ward when she was 16, and continued to serve as organist for each church organization where ever she lived. She also taught piano for many years. She has served her church in many capacities. She played piano in two different dance orchestras. She was also a teachers aide at Petersen Elementary for seven years. She met Lakr Liddiard one night after a school play that she had a part in and they started dating, but not steady. They got married on Fbb. 10, 1942, in Las Vegas. LaVar was working at Standard Oil in Vallejo, Calif. They first lived in Berkeley, but soon moved to San Pablo and he went to w'ork for Kaiser Shipyard. The war was gaining momentum. LaVar didnt go into the service because of an injury to the ligaments of his foot wrhich had occurred while he was in the CCC camp. They moved back to Utah when their first child, Jim, was four months old. LaVar worked at Geneva Steel Mill in Orem for several years, then they moved to Dragerton in 1948 where he worked in the mines until he retired in 1973. At that time, our town incorporated and was named East Carbon, said Stella. Something they never did become entirely accustomed to. LaVar served as justice of the peace for 1 1 years until his death in 1984. He was well respected in that position and enjoyed it very much. Our other four children were born in Dragerton and grew up there. Stella was the receptionist for the Evening Court while LaVar served. Stella is proud of each of her children. Jim, who served in the Navy for 24 years before retiring. Brenda, who her mother says has numerous talents, is a seamstress, is loving, sweet, and admirable, and a mother of five. Mark, who always wanted to be in law enforcement, graduated from Weber State, and retired a sergeant from the Price Police Department. Marilyn, who attended the College of Eastern Utah, is talented and a caring daughter who spends much time with her children's interests. Julie graduated from BYU, became a school teacher by training and natural ability and was selected as teacher of the year. Stella is now a resident of Tumquist Retreat in Elmo. She has always enjoyed .having her 11 grandchildren around her and spending time with them. She also enjoyed doing handiwork and reading. She has always been a good person and has spent countless hours giving a hand to anyone who needed it. Photo illustration by James The not so pleasant experience of L. Davis your pets teeth. Doggone Doggie Breath Brushing you pet's teeth not only helps keep them healthy it helps take lyuck out of dog breath By ERICA JENSEN Brush my pets teeth? Yes, this is one of the most important health maintenance things you can do for your pet. Dental disease is the number one health problem diagnosed in dogs and cats. Bad breath is not normal. Besides the negative impact on the oral cavity, bacteria can enter the bloodstream through the large network of blood vessels located near the gums and teeth. Recent studies have documented that certain heart, liver, and kidney diseases are associated with these bacteria. Professional dental cleaning can and should be performed by your veterinarian when the plaque buildup in your pets mouth turns to tartar. This rock hard substance can not be brushed off. By brushingyour pets teeth three times a week you reduce plaque by 90 percent. If you can only manage to brush them once a week it is decreased by 75 percent. That is 75 percent less plaque that will turn into tartar. That means less professional cleanings. Brushingyour pets teeth is not as difficult as some may think. It is probably easier than training them to do it themselves. The best thing to do is start young. The sooner you start your pet on its oral health care, the easier it will be to do. It is recommended that all pets have their mouth handled from a young age to get them used to it. You can start brushingyoungtoo, but it really isnt necessary until they are about five months old. This is when the adult teeth come in. Although, it is never too late to start. Pets over the age of three may require professional cleanings to remove tartar already accumulated before it would be beneficial to brush. Late is always better then never. Start slow. Dont push the procedure on your pet. Make the experience as positive as possible. Start with handling the mouth often for a short period, then get your fingers in the mouth and open and close it. Finally, introduce the brush. These steps may take weeks to accomplish, but it will be worth it. Start with a few' teeth, then progress to the entire mouth as your pet gets more comfortable and allows you to brush without much resistance. Make it fun for your pet. Link brushing with things like walks, playtime, and especially food. For instance, brush your pets teeth right before dinner. They know that after they get their teeth brushed they get food. I have never known a pet who wasnt excited about food. All you need to start is a tooth brush. You dont need anything Your veterinarian should carry a wide variety of tooth brushes for both cats and dogs. If you prefer a soft child's toothbrush will work well. The only thingyou must have is toothpaste specially formulated for animals. Human toothpaste can be harmful to your pets because they contain ingredients that should not be swallowed, and they will get sw'allowed. Depending on your pets oral health status your veterinarian may recommend an antiseptic rinse or fluoride therapy, like mouthwash. Once your pet will let you in their mouth and you have the proper tools the technique is simple. It is not very different from brushingyour own ' high-tec- h. ; teeth. Use a circular motion and use a as effective as brushing, but they do small amount of toothpaste but help. Always feed bones from a reputable source and cook them long replace it often. Brush all teeth in succession. For ihe rear teeth, you enough to kill any bacteria, usually around twenty minutes. Overcooking can usually just place the brush under the lips. The lower teeth bones can cause them to become brittle and splinter when chewed. present a small problem since the This can cause serious health risks upper teeth cover them, so you will have to brush them with your pets and and should be avoided. mouth open. The inside surface of the chicken bones are also very weak and teeth are very tricky, but do your best splinter so these should be avoided when possible. Use appropriate sized because some brushing is better then none. Dont forget the incisor teeth treats for your dog. Treats too small located in the front. These teeth and can be swallow ed causing obstructions. the canine teeth are very susceptible to periodontal disease. Just like you, even though brushing Once a day is ideal, but for most greatly improves periodontal health, it does not completely eliminate the owners this is unrealistic. It has been reported that plaque begins to turn to need for professional cleanings. Your tartar 48 hours after eating. It has dentist recommends cleanings at been reported that if you brush your least yearly and that is if you brush pets teeth three times a week, or your teeth every day. When you brush every other day, will decrease plaque your pets teeth you can catch by 90 percent. If your pet is already potential problems early. If you start for treated disease being periodontal seeing blood on the toothbrush, this the statistics arent as high. means that there is some periodontal If your pet just wont allow the disease starting and your pet is due for a cleaning. If you start seeing tan brushing or if you dont have two minutes to spare there are other brown buildup on the tooth, this is methods. There are special foods calculus, and again your pet is likely available that will help clean the due for a cleaning. If you notice loose teeth. Once again it will help dean off teeth, swellingor growths, broken teeth, or anything else that you dont plaque but tartar must be professionlike, it is time to isit your veterinarally removed. Hills TD is available ian for an evaluation. through your veterinarian. It comes in cat form as well as two sizes for Brushingyour pets teeth may sound like a pretty big chore. Followdogs. This is balanced enough to be the sole food for your pet (as long as ing these easy steps it can become your pet has no other health probsimple and profitable. The most lems that require a special diet, important thing brushing does for please consult your veterinarian.) It your pet is to improve their quality of can also be used as part of the pets life - for whats quantity without food, or even as a treat. In addition, quality? (Jensen is a certified there are various tartar control veterinarian technician for Enter. chews and biscuits that have varying Animal Health.) levels of effectiveness. They are not lrk Dental disease big problem in dogs and cats By ERICA JENSEN Have you looked in your pets mouth lately? Not many owners do. Imagine what your teeth would look like if you didnt brush them every day. Dogs and cats cant brush their teeth. Fbul breath and n teeth are not only unappealing, they could indicate a serious gum disease that can lead to other health problems. Dental disease is the number one health problem diagnosed in dogs and cats. Bad breath is not normal. While it is true that bad breath can indicate a more serious illness, bad breath in pets is most often caused by bacteria that forms when plaque and tartar are not removed from yellow-brow- the teeth. Puppies have 28 temporary teeth l COPY)! dog breath can be helped with a good brushing of that erupt at about three to four weeks of age. They have 42 permanent teeth that begin to emerge at about four months. Symptoms of dental disease in dogs include yellow and brown buildup of tartar along the gum line, inflamed gums and persistent bad breath. Periodontal disease is common in smaller breeds in particular because small dogs teeth are often too large for their mouths, forcing the teeth closer together and trapping bacteria. Also more often small breeds eat soft food or table scraps which stick to teeth. Studies show that hard kibbles are better at keeping plaque from accumulating on the teeth, by creating abrasion between teeth and food. Kittens have 26 temporary teeth that begin to erupt at about two to . three w eeks of age. They have 30 permanent teeth that erupt at about three to four months. Whether you have a cat or a dog both begin to develop plaque build up as early as four months. Symptoms of dental disease in cats are similar to those in dogs; yellow brown tartar buildup along the gum line, red inflamed gums, and persistent bad breath. What causes dental disease? Bacteria. Bacteria, combined with saliva and food debris between the tooth and gum, can cause plaque formulations that accumulate on the tooth. As bacteria grow and as calcium salts are deposited, plaque turns to tartar. If tartar is not removed from the teeth, pockets of pus may appear along the gum line and further separate the tooth from the gum, which allows more food and bacteria to accumulate. Without proper treatment, this plaque and tartar buildup may cause periodontal disease, which affects the tissue and structure supportingthe teeth. Unlike the inflamed gums of dental disease, which can be treated and reversed with thorough plaque removal and continued plaque control, periodontitis can only be contained to prevent progression. The disease causes red, swollen and tender gums, receding gums, bleeding, pain and bad breath. If left untreated, periodontitis can lead to tooth loss. Ieriodontal disease can cause pets pain and serious dental problems later in life. 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