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Show w W Msanar-EnterDrl- How far do M i those balloons ' really go? i J How far do helium-filleballoons go? Some of the children at Ephraim d Elementary found out when they began receiving answers back to the balloons that they launched with their names and school on a note attached to the balloon. 1 The Ephraim Elementary students launched 350 balloons on September 9th hoping to encourage parents to join PTA. And their balloons have brought responses. Letters have come from as close as Ephraim, Manti and Fairview to as far away as South Jordan and even from Lander, Wyoming. Carolee Petersons balloon was found in a meadow in James Canyon by Electric Lake by a Mr. Larry Kummer from South Jordan. It seems he was hunting elk and came upon the balloon. His daughter, age 7, also launched balloons from her elementary school. Jennifer Olsens balloon was found on the 5th tee of the Golf & Country Club in Lander, Wyoming by Mr. I Olsen her holding Jenny "Balloon letter from Wyoming. David Chase. Lander is located at the base of the Wind River Mountains in South-CentrWyoming. Jennifers balloon traveled over 250 miles! The helium-fille- d balloons may not bring many more PTA memberships, but they are establishing contacts with others in the surrounding areas and letting them know where Ephraim is and that we care about our children's education. Sanpete V alley Hospital goes totally smokeless On September 1, 1986, Sanpete Valley Hospital became the first hospital in the State of Utah, and one of the first hospitals in the nation, to implement a total no smoking policy. This policy says simply that there will be no smoking by employees, visitors, or patients anywhere inside the building. This policy is being entered into for safety reasons, but also for health and philosophical reasons. Dr. Kim Bateman of Ephraim has been instrumental in getting this policy adopted by the hospitals governing board. Dr. Bateman was involved in the debates at the national level with the American Medical Association which culminated in that group's adoption of a policy in favor of creating a smoke-fre- e society by the 2,000. Dr. Bateman essentially brought the issue home to Sanpete County. Early in the year he proposed, along with Robert Armstrong. M.D. President of the Sanpete Valley Hospital medical staff, that the hospital become a totally smokeless hospital. The medical staff was in full agreement with the proposal and recommended it to the hospitals governing board. The governing board debated for some five months whether or not to make Sanpete Valley Hospital totally smoke-free- . The medical staff helped the governing board to understand several key issues. Smoking has been determined to be detrimental to a person's health. "No hospital," Dr. Bateman said, "should be in the business of allowing smoking to take place when it has been verified that smoking is so extremely detrimental toone's health." This is not only true for the smoker, but also for the passive smoker, he said. New evidence of the danger of passive smoking is impressive. "Another reason for banning smoking in hospitals," says Dr. Bateman, "is because of the fire hazard that smoking is to a hospital. " Finally, Dr. Bateman also made the point that, when a person is in the hospital we control what foods they will eat, what liquids they will drink, what pills they will take, and what treatments they receive. We even have to control whether or not they may get out of bed to go to the bathroom. Certainly we ought to be able to control whether or not they smoke." The governing board of the hospital, chaired by Richard Olson, senses its obligation to care for all patients regardless of what personal habits they may have. With the average hospital stay running only about three days, however, members of the board felt like any patient who was hospitalized could certainly give up smoking for three days. Furthermore, there is a drug on the market which the doctors can prescribe which controls the craving for nicotine. Thus, the urge to smoke can be controlled through the of this medication. After weighing all things in the balance, the governing board voted unanimously to make Sanpete Valley Hospital a smoke-fre- e hospital effective September 1st, 1986. Recently KUTV Channel 2 from Salt Lake City came to Sanpete Valley Hospital to do a news story on the hospitals new policy. Dr. Bateman and Hospital Administrator George Winn were interviewed and the story was broadcast on Channel 2 several days later. The hospital is being applauded by the Utah Medical Association, the Utah Hospital Association, and by physicians and health personnel from around the state. Says Dr. Bateman, "We are hopeful that our stance against smoking in hospitals will have a ripple affect such that other hospitals will be persuaded to adopt similar policies. The outcome of such policies can only be positive." SEE PORNOGRAPHY Sponsored By Citizens For Positive Community Values ...a coordinated, moderate, informed voice speaking up for positive values in our community. Saturday, September 27 Symphony Hall 9 a.m. - :00 p.m. Join us for an educational, information-sharinconference featuring addresses by local and national religious and community leaders. g President Ronald Reagan has proclaimed the week of September 1986 as the 43rd annual Farm Safety Week, National by the National Safety Council and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Times are tough enough right now for farmers without the added personal and financial losses involved in accidents. Agriculture remains one of the nation's three most hazardous industries. Farming can be a risky occupation and farms and ranches can be dangerous places. Last year, more than 3,000 farm residents died in work, home, public and traffic accidents and nearly 300,000 were disabled, according to National estimates. Many Safety Council accidents that occur on farms and ranches could be prevented if people took the time to themselves from the unexpected. When you look at that shiny new piece of farm machinery on the dealer's showroom floor, the likelihood of an accident seems remote. Every drive and shaft is covered with guards. How could anyone get hurt? Unfortunately, farm implements don't stay in showroom condition when theyre put to work. Original guards can be rendered ineffective in several ways by turning too sharply, crop residues, and inept operation. Some guards are lost when removed for implement servicing but not replaced. Some parts of harvesting machines must be left unguarded to do their intended job. In these areas, such as sickle bars, snapping rolls and the Jogging is on the move in Sanpete If you feel like you are dodging more joggers lately, you are one of many who has noticed a physical fitness trend in Sanpete County. Although the entire nation is interested in fitness, Sanpete Countyj goes about it in its own way. A few years ago Money magazine featured Dr. Kim Bateman with a, lead picture of him riding an exercise bike in the back yard of the new Sanpete Valley Hospital. "Dr. Burnham and I are in the process of wearing out our second exercise bicycle at the hospital," Dr. Bateman shifts said. "We often work in the emergency room, and physical activity gives us a break in the routine as well as the obvious personal 60-ho- physical benefits." Because of practice demands. Dr. Bateman fits his exercise into odd hours. You may see him jogging at 6 a.m. on the road surrounding Ephraim. A light from his basement window often reveals him riding a cross country ski machine while watching the 10 oclock news. When I can, I like to ride my bike to the hospital or to the Moroni clinic," explains Dr. Bateman. There is a core group of exercise enthusiasts that have been active for years, but there is no mistaking the increasing interest. One who has noticed this is Steve Peterson of Ephraim. "I have been playing basketball at 6 a.m. several days a week for 10 years. When we began, we traveled on empty streets to the gym. Now they are already filled with joggers and bikers at six in the morning." Participants are of all ages. Favorite activities seem to be walking, jogging, bicycling and stationary bike riding. Stationary bike riding offers unique advantages for our area", says Dr. Bateman. "It is not limited by weather, time of day, or darkness and can be accomplished while watching TV or reading a book." Snow College professor, Cam Beatty, can often be spotted reading a book while walking. Many exercisers seem to have picked up the habit simply for personal enjoyment. However, a large group exercise in obedience to medical advice. Among the medical problems which may lead to a prescribed walking program are: obesity, diabetes, hypertension, rehabilitation following heart attack or simple fatigue, depression, and anxiety. "1 have seen diabetics and hypertensives be able to get entirely off of their medication while on a prescribed exercise program, asserts Dr. Bateman. It isnt a total solution for most medical problems but is valuable for many if appropriately supervised. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC NO CHARGE OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED Thursday, National Farm Safety Week is Sept. 21 thru 27 21-2- T! . Support Local Business i 4 4 guard can be expected to protect people from every hazard. Even with guards in place, people still get hurt by machinery. Bad habits, such as stepping over drive shafts, pulling on belts, and clearing machines without first cutting the power can lead to a tragic accident. No All 21 K 4 ' V i fV y Pag 19 ' v its up to the operator to stay clear of them and to keep others out of the way when the machine is running. like, $ptmbr25, r i.' J U 4' guards must be considered part of the machine. Farm equipment owners should regularly inspect their machinery, especially older models, to make sure all guards are in place. If guards are missing, replacements can be obtained through a dealer or fabricated in almost any farm shop. Operators, family members and employees should think of guards, interlocks and other safety devices as integral parts of the machine. Installed safeguards cannot, however, prevent all accidents. Agricultural workers must respect hazardous parts of farm equipment. Despite manufacturers guards, a shoelace, loose thread or shirtsleeve can get caught in machinery and cause serious injury. Areas of particular danger include: rotating parts (especially shafts with keys or pins); pinch points where gears roll together, belts join pulleys or chains engage sprockets, and crush points where opposing parts come together. Julie Ann Nielson, shown with her scholarship and Allen Xlel of Central Utah Coal Co. donor. Keith Keitel Julie Nielson receives Snow scholarship Julie Ann Nielson of Ephraim received a $500 scholarship from Central Utah Coal Company to attend Snow College this year. She is a senior at Manti High School and since she only needs two credits to graduate this year, she is able to use this scholarship to attend Snow College at the same. She also works part time as a waitress at the City Cafe. Accident prevention is often a matter of common sense and troubleshooting. Many lives and millions of dollars could be saved each year if more agricultural producers would take time to protect themselves, their families and their employees from the unexpected. Julie has always been very active in her school affairs. She has maintained an A average throughout her school years. She has been FHA president for two years, and was chairman of her junior prom. She was one out of five picked in the state to go for the National Office of FHA (Future Homemakers of America). She was presented the scholarship by Keith Keisel and Allen Keisel of Central Utah Coal. She also received congratulations and a dozen red carnations from her mother and two sisters, Starla and Misty. Julie starts her classes this week at Snow and is going out in sociology. Her father the late Kenneth (Buzzard) Dean Nielson of Ephraim, died October 1985. She lives with hei mother, Bobbie Sue Nielson and twe sisters, Starla and Misty. She is Edna M. Nielsons granddaughter. Walt Criner is Friday Forum speaker Walt Criner, Head Football Coach at Snow College, will be the speaker at Friday Forum on September 26, 1986 it 12 noon at the Ephraim LDS to the former Joyce Williams. Mr. Criner and his wife are Married the parents of two daughters. The family makes their home in Ephraim. Romombcr In November Institute of Religion. The title of his talk will be, "The Making of A National Champion. The public is invited to attend. Born in Lupton, Arkansas, Coach Criner attended College of the Sequois and Ptpperdirfe UtALtiihy where he was awarded a Bachelor of Science Degree and a Masters Degree. He has served as a Deacon and Elder of the First Christian Church of Coachilla Valley. A member of the National Football Coaches Association, Coach Criner comes from a family of coaches. He and his four brothers are all employed as professional coaches of athletics. STAY WITH RAY Ray Nielsen for House of Representatives Clean Up and Beautify Your Yards! cm sae J G NG Q H 'S Enjoy these superb coat values for less! 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