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Show Cooks, inmates work together to fix meals for 400 people a day Cooking behind bars SENIOR CALENDAR Heritage Senior Citizens Center 562 S. 1000 East, ield, Appointments for help on income tax preparations are being taken. Appointments are from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Student discussions with seniors are at 10:30 a.m. Each Thursday morning the seniors and students from Mountain High School meet in discussion groups addressing various issues of interest to the seniors and students. Join in the lively dialogue as the two generations develop a greater understanding of each other. It is the time of year that membership dues should be paid. The dues are $12 a year. Pay at the center. Hyde Encore Tours will give a presentation Wednesday at 10 a.m. Bingo and line dancing are at 12:15 p.m. Tax assistance is from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Abraham Lincoln Remembered will be presented Thursday at 11:45 a.m. Free facials will be given Friday from 9 to 1 1 a.m. Appointments are necessary. Friday is also Senior Day at the Legislature. And there will be a valentine party, Getting to Know Our Sweethearts at 11:30 a.m. The center will be closed on Monday for Presidents Day. The Old Timers will play and sing Feb. 17 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The blood pressure clinic is from 10 to 11 a.m. A substitute art teacher is taking over the art class until the regular teacher gets back. The class will be taught on Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. Gasses will be in both oils and watercolors. By LORETTA PARK Standard-Examin- cxxrespondent - Sharon Farmington a mealhasin her day. But for almost seven years its been behind locked steel doors. e She iS one of six cooks at the Davis County Correctional Facility in Farmington. There are as many keys in her apron pocket as there are sharp utensils in the jails secured kitchen closet. Anywhere from three to 10 inmates enter the kitchen twice daily. Male inmates work from 5 a.m. to noon, while female inmates work from 1 to 8 p.m., Bruner said. They chop, they lift, they frost, they stir, they fry, and they scrub for every meal. One inmate wielded a cleaver through fresh squash, while others prepared french fries and turkey A deputy, on break, asked for cookies. The aroma of pancakes mixed with cleaning solutions. A large dishwasher handled the mostly empty trays returned from the inmates cells. ' The inmates wear white uniforms with Davis County Kitchen Inmates on the back. When they volunteer for the kitchen, they are interviewed, undergo a health screen and take the food handlers permit test, said Sgt. Les Stahle. He is over the food, laundry and office supplies for the county jail and is Bruners boss. The inmates get their food handlers permit if they pay the S5 fee at the county clerks office when they get out of jail, he said. The inmates receive $ 0 a day that goes toward their fines, Bruner said. Bruner never worries about her safety. The inmates permitted to work in the kitchen are serving a jail sentence. . , Theyre human. Theyve made a mistake. If you treat them nice, theyll be nice, Bruner said. On Mothers Day it is typical for some of the inmates to give the cooks handmade cards, Bruner said. Inmates in the kitchen are allowed to use sharp utensils, like knives, cleavers and scissors. Sharp utensils are kept in a locked closet in the office area of the kitchen. Inmates sign for the utensils when they get one and when they return it, Bruner said. Bruner said she took the jail houSe cooking job after her divorce when she needed a e job. She worked as a cook for the Davis part-tim- e School District. She is not alone. Adriana B. Gomuscio also once cOoked for the school district. She transferred to the jail three full-tim- WORKING inmate at the Davis County Jail (above) in Farmington prepares squash in the kitchen. Sharon e Bruner (left), one of six cooks at the facility, supervises the inmates at work. Anywhere from three to 1 0 inmates work in the kitchen each day to help prepare meals for the inmates, staff and deputies. Having inmates work in the kitchen not only saves the county money, but also helps teach inmates a trade. Bruner said the favorite 1 full-fim- AT THE JAIL An Doctor appointments are breakfast they prepare is pancakes and eggs, and the favorite lunches and dinners are the spicy ones, such as enchiladas and tacos. KORT years ago when she also needed a e time job when her husband was disabled. Both said cooking for the inmates is similar to cooking for school children -it is still big meals. Bruner started out cooking, but her duties have changed. Bruner mostly supervises the staff and the inmates and keeps the kitchen inventory current. They cook for about 400 people every day, which includes the inmates, the stall' and the deputies. Breakfast is served at 7 a.m., lunch at 1 1 :30 a m. and dinner at 5 p.m. By 9:30 most of the breakfast preparation areas are scrubbed, trays are scraped and lunch be full-tim- gins. Deputies and staff eat the same food the inmates eat, but in a staff dining room and sometimes at different timcs.Bruner said. Bruner said the favorite breakpancakes and eggs. Bacon and sausage are not served often because of the expense, she said. Cold cereal is served sparingly due to cost, but hot oatmeal is served at least three times a fast is week. Favorite lunches and dinners seem to be the spicy ones, like enchiladas and tacos, followed by turkey or roast with mashed potatoes and gravy. All menus are approved by the state DUCEStandard Exarnnw and meet nutritional guidelines, she said. Stahle said the county budgeted $328,000 for food this year, which is an increase from what it spent last year. Last year the jail spent $297,000. The jail saved the county $160,000 in its budget last year, he said. Kitchen cleaning supplies, paper products and office supplies fall under other categories. Divide the food bill by 52 weeks and it equals $6,307.69 a w eek, or S90 1 . 0 a day. Cooking for 400 people three times a day works out to about $2.25 per person per day, or 75 cents per meal. Stahle said the cooks try to keep the cost to 1 Clearf- 773-706- 5 60 to 70 cents per meal per person. Stahle said when he began the job he did not know anything about volume buying or what to look for in meats. Bruner and the other cooks taught him what he needed to know. Pallets of food in freezers, fridges and storage rooms keep the food bill down. The cooks also combine turkey burger with extra lean hamburger to keep the costs down, Stahle said. Instead of costing 98 cents a pound for hamburger, the cost is around 65 or 70 cents and the fla- - SeeCOOKIO on Thursday afternoons. Grocery shopping is done on Mondays at 12:30 p.m. . Bingo is played every Wednesday and Friday following lunch. Pinochle is played each Tuesday and Thursday after lunch. Pool and rummy are available daily. Line dancing is every Wednesday and Friday. Volunteer drivers and home visitors for Meals on Wheels program are needed one day a week from 10:45 a.m. until 1 p.m. The volunteers deliver in the North Davis Area. The Old Timers will present a musical program every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. They play the old familiar tunes. Leroy Thompson of Gin-to- n entertains each Monday from 11 to 11:30 a.m. He plays the oldies but goodies on the piano. Fresh bread donated by Menopause no longer needs to be time to dread gradual decline of function leading to the of periods is only one of the changes that occur in the menopause process. The average age of menopause is between 45 and 55 years. If a woman continues to menstruate past the age of 55, there is an increased possibility that the endometrium, or lining of the uterus, will become hyperplastic (abnormal cells) or malignant (cancerous). Therefore, it is advisable to look at a sample of the endometrium of any woman who continues to menstruate after the age of The " 55. The age at which menopause occurs is genetically determined and is not related to pregnancy, breastfeeding or the use of oral contraceptives. It is also not related to a woman's height, weight, race or socioeconomic conditions, although women who smoke might experience an earlier menopause than they might have had had they not smoked. In the United States, the average life span for a woman is 87 years. This means that more than of a woman's life will be lived following menopause. Because of the considerable decrease in the body's production of the hormone estrogen, many of the body's tissues arc adversely cllected. Many problems can one-thir- d Davis Health Today be corrected completely or partially with estrogen replacement therapy. Approximately 60 to 75 percent of all women will experience hot flashes, the most common sy mptom of menopause. These hot flashes will usually persist for one to two years and frequently occur at night. Insomnia then becomes an additional problem as the Hashes will awaken the woman and interrupt her sleep patterns. I strogens are the most effective means of relieving hot Hashes. They may be taken orally, by injection or through a skin patch, and a woman should plan on taking estrogen for three to four weeks before the maximum effect of that dose is seen. After that time, the effectiveness is evaluated and, if necessary, the dose can be increased. The tissues of the vagina and bladder arc also adversely cflect-c- d by a decrease in the body's estrogen. The loss of estrogen leaves the tissue thin and vulnerable to infection and ulceration. Many women notice persistent vaginjl burning, itching, discharge and bleeding and problems associated with urinating. Lstrogen replacement therapy is the best treatment for these protv DR. SHARON She specializes in obstetnes, gynecology and women's health. F1LLERUP: lems. Of considerable importance is a significant loss in bone mass (osteoporosis) that slowly occurs with aging but increases considerably due to the absence of estrogen associated with menopause. A womans peak bone mass is achieved by age 30 and slowly decreases with aging when the loss is accelerated at menopause. Women who start with a lower peak bone mass are more likely to develop a more advanced oste- oporosis, particularly w ithout estrogen replacement. Besides a lack of estrogen, women may have an increased nsk for osteoporosis if they are white or Asian, those with a significantly reduced weight or a family history for osteoporosis. A diet low calcium, high in caffeine, low in protein, or women who smoke or have a sedentary lifestyle arc also at high risk. Once a woman develops osteoporosis. she is at a higher risk for bone fractures of the hip, wrist and spine. The annual health costs due to the complications of osteoporosis (i.e. fractures) is estimated at more than $4 billion a year. Estrogen deficiency is found to be the cause in 95 percent of these cases. Besides taking estrogen during and after menopause, a woman can decrease the degree of osteoporosis that develops by exercising regularly and seeing that her diet has adequate calcium. Still, calcium and exercise alone will not prevent osteoporosis. It is important to note that if a woman still has her uterus, she will be advised to take a hormone called progesterone as well. This helps to keep the lining of the uterus, or endometrium, healthy. It is available in a combination pill with estrogen or is available separately to take with estrogen. If a woman no longer has a uterus, it is not necessary to take the progesterone. I or many years, studies have indicated that women who have adequate levels of estrogen following menopause have less of an incidence of coronary artery disease. Prior to menopause, women have 15 the cardiovascular mortality of men. The protective ef of estrogen is caused by alterations in lipid metabolism. Estrogen raises the cardioprotective HDL levels and lowers the atherogenic LDL levels. Therefore, estrogen is linked to a decrease in heart disease in women. fect There are many "estrogen-hk- c products currently being sold without a prescription. Although it is possible that some benefit might be achieved, their use cannot guarantee the adequate level of estrogen a particular woman might need. The American College of OBGYN physicians has recommended estrogen replacement therapy for women who have reached menopause and do not have a health history that might contraindicate its use. It is important to understand the benefits and risks and discuss them thoroughly with a physician. Menopause no longer needs to be a time of dread. Advances in medicine and an in discussing this event in a woman's life has made information and care readily available. Dr, Sharon illentp yv iol.:rs hi iih.tetrn v, fpnetohnp and women's health She a Ihnii lloepttal and letln al Center health lire prouder praitii int; at Jaunt r Uennnial Clime She w ill he hopp to anew tr tint '.none In tiilltire 476-70v o Smith's Bakery will be available at 12:15 on I riday. Seniors are encouraged to attend the line dancing classes held every Wednesday and I riday at 12:15 p.m. The class is open to men and women and it is fun, fun, fun. Autumn Glow Senior Citizens Center 81 E. Center Street, Kays-vill- e, 544-123- 5 Dr. George Snell will be at the center each Wednesday at II a.m. for free' consultations. Low impact weight training classes are on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, at 10 a m. There w ill be a trip to Cactus Petes in Jackpot, Ncv., on Thursday. The overnight trip costs $15, which includes transportation, room and coupons. The valentine party is Thursday. Sign up now to be part of the Not so Newlywed Game. The Autumn Glow Singers will present a concert. The fun begins at 11:30 am. Call for reservations. The center will be closed Monday for Presidents Day. There will be a trip to Hardware Ranch on 1 cb. 25 The cost is S24, which includes transportation, lunch and sleigh rule The tour will leave the center at 9 a m. Reservations must be made bv I eb. 20. See SENIORS' '10 4 DOR COPY A |