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Show r .ntvitw 5 LakftaideJRevlewSnhj Indoor air Volunteer pollution growing pmiit.itn CONNECTION 7ht .rtiif Strike at 4V'V ,(. dtv ifmmuh I rhltiy, if JU u m, air pollution pose challenge for familte and home owner. Such pollutant may be of a biological nature 5 pm, General opportunities (molds, mildew, bacteria, pol lens, etc.) or of a chemical na- M United Way of Davi Coumy announce the publication of the Community Resource Directory. ture (radon, formaldehyde, lead, asbestos, carbon monoxide, etc.). Recent evidence suggest that the air within hornet and other buildings can be more This hook contain i' Liie Sthis source for church leaders, teacher, counselors and other human service provider. The directory may be purchased 497-955- 5. The Are of Davis County need a frienJ and advocate for a mildly retarded. disabled woman. Volunteers are also needed to assist with the Antelope Bike Ride in August and to g help with other more informaactivities, tion call Sherry Aldrich at lJ fund-raisin- 299-978- 8. lon- enced soon after exposure, or possibly, years later. Immediate effects could include irrita- tion of the eyes, nose and throat, headaches, dizziness, and fatigue. Such immediate effects are usually short-terand treatable. " Sometimes the treatment is 6imply eliminating the cause - if it can be identified. Other times the symptoms may result in a more debilitating disease such as asthma. Sensitive individuals should pay attention to the time and place the symptoms occur. Do the symptoms fade or go away when a person is away from the home and return when the person returns home? Every effort should be made to identify the cause. Whether a person reacts to a pollutant depends on individual sensitivity, which varies from person to person. Some individuals can become sensitized to biological or chemical pollutants over time with repeated exposure. Other health effects may Show up years later after repeated exposure has occurred. m SeeAlR6 informa- tion call United Way at indicates that people spend about 90 percent of their lime indoors. The risks to health may be greater due to exposure of indoor air pollutants. Those individuals who are particularly homebound such as the elderly, young children and the chronically ill, are more at risk because they are - lor ordering for SI 2. polluted than the outdoor air uund in large industrialized cities. -- i Why should indoor air pollution concern us? Research ger; Health effects from indoor air pollutants may be experi- infor- mation about human urv ice agencies across the Wasatch I ront that deal with issues such a adoption, attention deficit disorder, program for the blind and volunteer opportunities. It is an ideal re- Jo Arm Maths Rosa U USUO$Mttmt on in the home environment me It Am InJiHif v a h'ling s4uhrr timiMe itmiughtiui motion. tall the Arwi (mmv ( nih il lltr lttf.nrm.iihm 4 AV challenge I is ROUiR: Holding the top arch down with one hand, Chad Downs rolls a tube of shoe polish to dariten and color sections of a permanent honor display at Northridge High. The pieces are made of builders' foam. HONOR roll volunteer coordinator. This is an opportunity to gain work experience, make new friends and help children. For more Creating a fitting tribute Northridge senior comes up with artistic way to honor academics By KAYE VOLK Standard-Examine- r correspondent LAYTON - When Northridge High Chad Downs graduates he'll leave behind a piece of artwork that will stand as his own personal legacy in honoring his school and academic achievement. Downs, who is recognized as Northridges Sterling Scholar in the visual arts category, was asked to create an honor roll plaque. The plaque needed to be in place before the schools annual academic pep rally April 25, an assembly to pay tribute to students who have increased their grade point average. The honor roll plaque will remain on display throughout the fourth quarter and will list students who achieved honor roll status. The idea for the display came through the Renaissance Program, from program director and English teacher Connee Garrett. We know Chad could come up with something that could be used in this regard and we didnt give him much more than just the assignment, which he accepted, said Garrett. . Downs went right to work, sketching out possible designs. A Sunset resident. Downs, whose talent in art has been blossoming since grade school, had to present a model that was a close example of what would eventually become a project. It is mounted on an even section of art board and larger placed in one of the many display cases that dot the halls of Northridge High. When the colored pencil sketch of the honor roll plaque came back to the Renaissance committee, they knew that Downs was planning something far more lasting than a simple one-terdisplay case decoration. It was amazing, said Garrett, and so creative. It was going to be beautiful and picked up the feel and flavor of, not only the school, but the whole essence of achievement, as well, she said. Given the green light to move ahead with the project. Downs started in earnest over the spring break weekend. I was allowed to work in Mr. Lovelands class room, Downs said. He has been very accommodating, very supportive, he said of his art teacher. Working on the project during his class every day and often after school or m first-peri- information contact Ncdra Toponce at The Davis County Department of Lniploynicnt and Training needs a volunteer to mentor a young woman named Stacy, a single parent who recently started a job and needs support in transitioning e to employment, more information on helping individuals to grow personally and professionally call Melissa at The Rape Recovery Center needs adult volunteers two or three days per month who can provide their own transportation to respond to calls from hospitals and police stations and provide support and advocacy to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. For more information call Peggy Hammon at Your Community Connection, American Cancer Society needs a volunteer team recruitment coordinator and an 538-407- 7. weekends. Downs moved steadily along and soon acquired the assistance of another AP student, senior class member Shane Kumscy. Gradually, (tie vision that Downs had for this assignment began to appear, as he carved and painted the different elements of his design. The Division of Child and Family Services needs volunteers to help Utah's children as a project director or full-tim- Ive with working art before. Downs said. the largest of this type of work enjoyed al But this is Ive take on so far. Downs, who says he practices a lot, plans a career in art design. and Carving out pieces in Styro-foapainting them to look as much like real stone as possible. Downs has incorporated that scene that stands as with the the focal point of the project. Downs artwork is most reflective of the medieval theme of the schooL.the Northridge Knights. It is that legendary aspect which Downs has long found enjoyable to print and draw. Stepping up to the completed project, now on display on the bottom level of C building, viewers notice the expanse of stone archwhat appears to be a hand-hew- n way, with the words, Honor Roll, seeming- ni See ARTIST6 451-323- 4. 394-945- 6. entertainment coordinator to help organize the 1997 Relay for Life. For more information call Tracy at American Red Cross of Northern Utah will train individuals for most areas of service, including disaster services, health and safety services, international service, 0 for more inetc. Call formation. 774-728- 0. Pets have best friend in Bountiful veterinarian Not every visit has a happy ending. A cat that had gotten into a fight with a dog died, despite efforts by a veterinary technician to perform CPR and other emergency procedures. Todays medicine presents a challenge, said Sims. Keeping current on medical issues while running a practice with a single vet is difficult. If I were to practice veterinary medicine like I did 30 years ago I would probably be guilty of said Sims. Semimalpractice, By KEN KENNEDY r Standard-Examine- correspondent - Dr. Daniel Bountiful been medicine for .30 years, but decided that wasnt enough. ir Prompted by a concern that , animals in need get care, Sims has opened his Animal Clinic, 463 Wv 500 South, on a basis. His is the only clinic along the Wasatch round-the-cloc- k r, -- front that never closes. nars help veterinarians keep " Raised on a ranch outside Wyo., Sims had a growling desire to become a veterinarian. That particular dream ended abruptly when, after graduation from vet school he found he was allergic to horses. T.'" Small animals then became his Specialty, and even his delight. ,LHe now works with almost .hny small animal - from dogs and cats to birds, rabbits, lizards, jeven snakes. Sims has even been bitten twice by rattlesnakes. have become more than 4h dog out in the old dog house; they are treated more as family .jnembers. This has led to a more .emotional attachment than bets fore. I have seen less trauma in the last five years due to pets being kept in the house. people are more inclined to care for their pets as they would any household member, he said. There is even health care insurance available for pets. large-anima- rt -- 1- inci--den- on current treatments. There are also many resources available to veterinarians today, Sims said. A network of specialists broaden the capabilities of veterinarians much like specialists in general medicine. Specialists in ultrasound, eyes, and heart are available for consultation. A recent case involved a cat with a heart problem. Sims contacted an animal-heaspecialist and was provided a diagnosis and treatment information. My greatest satisfaction is being able to return an ill or injured animal to it owner healed and well. Technology plays a big part in this success. The emergency care, which started in March, is an extension of Sims concern. It may not be profitable, but I feel it's he said. He has a necessary, staff of graduate and trained veterinary technicians, or animal nurses, to assist. te CARE: Bountiful veterinarian Cola, Dr. Daniel Sims holds two animals under his care: Guido, a parrot, and a kitten up for adoption. t One area that Sims dislikes is a request to euthanize a sound animal. I encourage these people to seek help from the animal shelter or an animal advocate. I dont like to euthanize an animal except to relieve suffering. As a veterinarian, Sims has had his share of interesting experiences. Recently a badly mangled dog that had been attacked by a cougar was brought in. Linda Johnson, the German shep- - The whole staff was sensitive and very professional. Zeke couldnt have had better care, she said. Dr. Sims even came out to our van to treat Zeke when he was too traumatized to get into the clinic. well. 24-ho- ur 627-000- Autumn Glow Senior Center in Kaysville need volunteers to help deliver Meals on Wheels, help in the kitchen and teach China painting. For more information, call Jackie at Community Nursing Service and Hospice in Davis County is looking for people who would enjoy giving of their time and talents for the elbenefit of the home-bounderly, and terminally ill. Call Sherry at The Davis County Attorneys Office in Farmington is looking for trustworthy, adult female volunteers who can provide transportation to help victims of domestic violence. 544-123- 5. d, 461-950- Please call 0. 451-430- 0 or ext. 4300 (Ogden line) for an appointment. The Davis County Food Bank needs individual or group volunteers to collect and sort food, stock shelves and prepare food boxes for families in need. To schedule service activities or for further information, contact Trish at 776-316- 3, 451-323- 2. II Davis County Schools need volunteers to work with students. Contact Edrice after Christensen at 2 p.m. or call the school closest to you 451-12- |