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Show 8 The Magna TlmesWest Valley News, Thursday, May 4 SdkoolLoea! Mothers Day advice that could save her life information to celebrate Share Mothers Day and Stroke Awareness life-savi- ng May is Stroke Awareness Month. May 14 is Mothers Day. Thats a good combination, according to the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, because it draws attention to two facts - stroke (brain attack) kills more than 97,000 women each year and you can help reduce those numbers. Thats why learning of stroke this month could be the best Mothers Day present you could ever give anyone. It can make the difference between life and death. A critical step in surviving a stroke-whic- h is a blockage of blood flow to the brain caused by a clogged or ruptured blood vessel- - is speed. Call 91 as soon as the signs are evident. Fast action is important, especially now that a new emergency treatment for stroke - a clot - busting drug call tissue plasminogen - can greatly reduce activator the Risk of death and permanent damage. Unfortunately, less than 5 percent of Americans get to the hospital in time to receive which must be administered within three hours of the onset of symptoms to be effective. 1 "If more people knew the warning signs for stroke and arrived at the hospital in time for treatment, the umber of people who die or are permanently disabled by stroke could be reduced," said Debbie Cox, Executive Director of the Utah office of the American Heart Association. The warning signs of stroke are: sudden weakness or numbness of the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body: sudden confusion, trouble spe ing or understanding: sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes: sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination: sudden severe headache with no known cause. More than half of women who survive a stroke die within eight years. However, the chance of suffering a stroke can be reduced by practicing a healthy lifestyle. Women should control high blood pressure, stop smoking, control blood cholesterol, become Physically active, avoid obesity and rk with a doctor to prevent or tre t a trial fibrillation and carotid artery disease. A trial fibrillation is the rapid, uncoordinated beating of the hearts upper chambers. Carotid artery disease affects the blood ves scl system that supplies the brain. Stroke American The Association, a division of the American Heart Associ tion, was as part of crated in November I ( a strategic decision to spotlight and straighten the American Heart Association's effort to reduce death and disability from stroke through research, education, fundrai 'ng and advocacy. To learn more about s te, including the warning signs, prevention and risk assessment, call 8884 STROKE or visit the American Stroke Association Web site at www.StrokeAssociation.org 1 -- -- zidtfi Judy Weefe Hartv igen On May 5, 2000 from 7:30 to 8:00 a.m. Robert Frost will host their last Dads & Donuts for the year. Please come and read with your children. This is a wonderful activity for dads, grandparents, uncles and mentors to get involved with the schools. Advance Placement Tests will be given at the high schools during the week of May 7 and May 1 4, 2000. Hunter Junior High will host a writing festival on May 11, 2000 at 6:30 p.m. Patrons are encouraged to attend aru witness the excellence of the students, work. Further information may be obtained from the school. Pioneer Elementary will have an Emergency Preparedness Fair and Mock Earthquake Drill on May 31, 2000. The event will begin after lunch with the evacuation of the students at the school in cooperation of the West Valley Fire Department, the Granite School district, Pioneer PTAand several community School and author of their annual Christmas Karen Shaw, program teacher leader at the Hilda B. Jones Center were also Excel winners. This year.s principal award went to Christine Huley from Wasatch Junior High. Each received $1000, a day planner, and a statuette. Their schools Young, a French teacher at Valley Junior High was one of the finalists for the award and garnered $100. The competition was stiff as more Than 1,200 nominations were accepted this year. At the banquet each was surrounded by supporters which made the evening even more enjoyable. Cyprus High will hold Dance Company auditions at 2:00 p.m. on May 12, 2000. Copper Hills Elementary will hold a Readmg Carnival from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. on May 12, 2000. Everyone is encouraged to attend and support the children. An Orchestra Concert will be held at Whittier Elementary on May 11, 2000 from 10:15 to 11:00. Parents are welcome. The new leaders. Arnold Memorial Scholarship school i3 progressing ahead of schedule and the children and Award at the last Granite School Board meeting. Representatives of the Arnold family were in attendance. Bob served many diligent years on behalf of the children of this area and his wisdom is deeply missed. J. Tod Cracroft, an English teacher at Valley Junior High, Elaine Fukushima, Hunter High history instructor and Rhondalee teachers are anxiously awaiting its completion. Outstanding Educator Awards by the Granite Education Foundation. Wreatha Liljenquist, teacher of severely handicapped students at Photo provided by: ChrlsWIIson SLCC Humanitarian Banquet to honor those dedicated to Community Service Salt Lake Community College's 3rd annual Emma Lou Thayne Humanitarian Dinner will honor three SLCC individuals who have devoted their time to improving their community through community service. At 6 p.m.. May 5, SLCC service-learning scholar Mary Jane Chapman, Assistant Nursing Professor Wendy Whitney and Assessment Director Diana Harvey will be honored for their accomplishments. The banquet will be held in the College Center's Copper Room on SLCCs Redwood Campus, 4600 S. Redwood Rd. Everyone has the same amount of time, but how we choose to spend that time is what differs between people," said Susan Marchant, SLCC community service director. We are honoring these individuals for generously donating their time to humanitarian work and to improving the lives of others. They are role models and examples for us. They encourage us to be more, to do more, to give more, and to realize that indeed, we do have the time, if we will take the time to make the world a better place." Chapman, of West Valley City, Utah, will receive the David and Dorothy B. Freed Student Humanitarian Award for her work with Questar Corporation Employee Volunteer Corp, Utah Food Bank, Realm of Inquiry, Franklin Elementary School, and DEX. She recently was awarded the National Collegiate Education Award for her academic achievement, service to the community, leadership and college accomplish ment. She also has been SLCCs Phi Beta Lambda president for 1999-9- 8 and as the organizations secretary for 1999-0Whitney, of Salt Lake City, has taught nursing at SLCC for eight years. She was nominated by her for being a role model of humanitarian service through leading student nurses to Kenya and Bolivia to give indigent populations health car. She also has directed student classes to work with Salt Lake City's homeless shelters and organize health and 0. safety fairs. Whitney, herself, works with the indigent populations as a family nurse practitioner and will receive SLCCs Faculty Humanitarian Award. Harvey, of Salt Lake City, will receive SLCCs Staff Humanitarian Award for her work with the Utah Foster Care Citizen Review Board. She has worked with the group for four years and has held the office of president. Through her commitment, she was worked jointly with families and case workers to determine quality and appropriate foster care, keeping the best welfare for children in mind. SLCC's Emma Lou Thayne Community Service Center is committed to helping and improving the community and citizens' lives through volunteer work of students, staff and faculty. The Center extends its services for Community volunteers. to learn of the Centers volunteer opportunities or to team more about the Colleges' 3rd annual Emma Lou Thayne Humanitarian Dinner, call Susan Marchant at Record number tax ... returns filed by S DEAN LEDBETTER STAFF WRITER Although the 2000 tax filing deadline past two weeks ago, Internal Revenue Service is still receiving federal income tax returns in record numbers. Over 115 million of the expected 127 million federal income tax returns have been received nationwide through April 26. More federal tax returns are expected in 2000 than in any previous year. IRS Rocky Mountain District spokes person Jean Carl highlighted electronic filing of federal income tax returns. returns are faster processed with quicker refunds. Nearly 35 million U.S. income tax returns were in 2000, an increase of 20 percent from last year. In a May 1 telephone interview, Carl stated that more than 73 million federal income tax refunds are due nationwide this year, with an average refund of $1,624. About one-hamillion Utah taxpayers were expected to file state income tax returns in the final g) lf week of tax season. With a population of over two million, Utah has about one million tax filers, according to Utah State Tax Commission spokesperson Jancie Perry Gully. Electronic filing has become a popular method of tax return filing in Utah Janice Perry Gully empha- sized that of the first 500,000 Utahns filing state tax returns during the 2000 tax season, constituted about 33 percent (around 165,000). Many taxpayers ran short on item and instead filed federal four-- . month extension forms by April 17. The state tax commission also honh federal ors timely-file- d extension forms by April 17. The state tax commission also honors Representative Goodfellow passes by the school each day on his morning jog and keeps tabs on its evolution and lets me know. I appreciate all he does for our community and enjoy his wit, especially when it comes to education and its many issues. Education Highlight: As the weather gets nicer, we often fail to remember how fast we are driving through school zones. We also forget that we have many year round schools that are in session during the summer. Slow down and take extra care for safety of (he children. Paskins, physical education teacher at Granger High were recently honored as Excel volunteer cuts caka Wednesday, April 12 at City Hall for visitors to taste at the Chocolate Affair, en annual fund raiser held by the South Valley Sanctuary to help victims of domestic violence. The South Valley Sanctuary raised nearly $5,000 this year, more than double last year's effort. Donna accepted $1000 also. Following the drill a preparedness fair will be held at the school with the community invited. Additional information will be forth coming. Cyprus High senior, Rebecca Parker was presented die first Bob A and play Itchon named WV Employee of the Year damage it inflicts, the innocent West Valley City Fire Inspector Ted Itchon lives up to his title. He fills the vacant position left in the city in a commendable way -with 30 years in the fire service, including 15 years on the front line as a firefigfhter. Otchon is charged with insuring that all possible safeguards are installed and maintained in new and existing consrtruction. A command of fire code regulations and national prevention standards is essential. When there is a fire, he is an excellent witness. He has seen how fire consumes, the indiscriminate lives it takes. Itchon doesn't get this expertise from books alone. Prior experiences play a big role in his expertise. "He not only enforces the code, assists contractors in their e stanattempts to meet dards. When there is a fire, Itchon is Fire Inspector and Arson Investigator Ordinaire, said WVC he fire-cod- Chief Building Inbspector Ed Domain. Itchon has been named West Valley City Employee of the Month for May. What are you getting your mom for Mothers Day four-mont- timely-file- d federal four-mont- h extensions make tax returns due by August 17, 2000. Some people completely missed the filing deadline, however. Person filing late and owing federal or state taxes can expect to pay penalties and interest. However, if no income taxes were owed or if tax refunds were due, g then penalties will not be charged. late-fili- late-filin- Celebrity Search Die last nam hosn arc hidden of 14 Ihrou jhimi the w. rambled ruule below See how maiy you ton find uodur.lc Che word go honanell) and tcmuilly. hatAw 3rd end forward. till I ORD OSMOND PHILBIN JONI S I AKF I TNO KMAN trill O IMViai RAIltAn. 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