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Show THE SALT LAKE TIMES FRIDAY, Emphasis Shifts In Mental Health Treatment, Bus Costs Still Rise University Travel Club Boy Scouts Assist In Telephone Operator 'Stream Improvement Convicted Of Fraud To Mark 25th Boy Scouts from the Utah NaFall This tional Parks Council, Troop 171 Long Distance Calls Anniversary Community based treatment of the mentally ill is increasing and the numbers of mentally-il- l persons kept in large institutions is declining but the total cost of mental health programs is steadily rising, according to Utah Foundation, the private, nonprofit research institution. Patients treated in the Utah State Hospital declined more than 50 percent between 1962 and 1974, while the number treated in decentralized community-based facilities in the state increased nearly 18 times over the same time-spathe Foundation noted in a research report released this week. Utahs experience is not unusual, but corresponds to experience elsewhere in the nation and the world. The magnitude of the problem is indicated by the National Institute for Mental Health estimate that one out of every ten persons in the United States will suffer some form of mental illness at some time in their lives. for Utahs Appropriations health mental program for the 1965-196- 7 biennium were $5.4 an average of $2.7 milmillion, of the lion a year, and 99 money went to the State Hosappital. In 1975 the one-yepropriation for mental health of was $9.7 million, with 52 Hosto the State that total going most the remainder of and pital for community-base- d programs, the Foundation reported. A number of factors contributed to the increased cost, in The University Travel Club will mark its 25th anniversary on the University of Utah campus this season with 10 films, including two American-base- d productions. Announcement of the popular series came Saturday from Dr. Iakley J. Gordon, dean of the U. of U. Division cf Continuing Education. The DCE sponsors the films through its Lectures and Concerts office. year will be a shuttle bus service, implemented to ease the parking space shortage near Kingsbury Hall, traditional site of the screenings. According to Paul Cracroft, L&C director, patrons may park free in the northeast corner of the Stadium parking lot where they will be bused at no charge to and from Kingsbury Hall. The UTC series will begin on Oct. 2 with Robin Williams film on Rome. Other countries, film lecturers and screening dates include: Norway, Ed Lark, Oct. 28; the Grand Canyon, Martin Litton, Nov. 18; India, Ken Wolfgang, Jan. 6; Australia, Ken Armstrong, Jan. 21; New England, DeWitt Jones, Feb. 4. Germany, Dick, Reddy, March 2; New Guinea. Jens Bjerre, March 16; Israel, Sid Dodson, April 1. and Mexico, Gene Wian- CKO, April 21. All performances will be in Kingsbury Hall at 8 p.m. By UTC patron vote last season, seats are not reserved. Season tickets are now on sale in person through the L&C office. U. of U. Annex 1107, and the DCE cashier ticket window, Annex 1169; by mail through P.O. Box 200, Salt Lake City 7 84110, and by phone, or - n, ar cluding inflation. Not only has the over-al- l cost of living steadily risen over the years (56 increase between 1965 and 1974) but the cost of hospital and health services has been one of the fastest-risin- g components of consumer price the over-a- ll index. Also, Utahs over-a- ll mental health program has greatly expanded in size in recent years. Problems of mental illness were recognized from early territorial days in Utah, and provision was made in the states Enabling Act and Constitution for a land grant to support the building and operation of an insane asylum, but it was not until 1967 that the states Division of Mental Health came into being as a separate entity, with jurisdiction over all aspects of the mental health program. Previously, the State Hospital (the insane asylum was officially Utah State Hospital in 1927) had been under the jurisdiction of the Department of Welfare and other aspects of the program under the Department of Health. The Mental Health Division was created at a time when modern mental health theory was becoming fully established, placing emphasis on treatment in the community and returning as many as possible mental patients to normal life patterns. Discovery and development of drugs which greatly reduce the anxieties of mentally-il- l persons was a major factor in bringing about re-nam- ed SEPTEMBER 5, 1975 pQge Three rin Orem, recently assisted Bureau of Land Management personnel in stream improvement work on Big Creek in Rich County near Randolph. Donald A. Duff, aquatic biologist on the BLM Utah state office staff, said Big Creek is the site of a one-ha- lf mile stream improvement project established by the BLM in 1970 to aid in restoration of aquatic habitat for the benefit of recreationists. The project also shows the public how, through management options, a degraded area can be reestablished into a productive ecosystem. The BLM is currently conducting annual surveys to assess the recovery of habitat values, such as stream bank erosion and species stability, vegetative growth, stream bottom gravel analysis, and water quality analysis . Sampling of fish populations to determine their status as the habitat improves is being done in cooperation with the Utah Division of Wildlife Re, sources. On Big the scouts planted native willow shoots in raw or exposed banks to help establish vegetation on the streambanks. Once the vegetation becomes established it will Creek A former telephone operator has been convicted of a misde- meanor, for fraudulently placing over $300 in long distance calls. An Ogden resident, Stephen P. Peterson, 26, 135 Quincy, was sentenced to 24 hours in jail. In addition, he was required to make full restitution to the phone company and was placed on probation by the court for one year. Peterson gained access to a special billing number he obtained while attending college. provide shade cover for the fish and aid in stabilizing eroding banks. Thirty-fou- r stream improvement structures were placed in the creek in 1970 by the BLM to provide deep pools for fish survival and growth. The one-ha- lf mile stream improvement area is now providing good rainbow-cutthrofishing and a show-me conservation area for the public. at The bear moves with an awkward or shuffling gait because he has no clavicle to keep the shoulder bones steadily apart. Thus, the forelegs are moved, the blade bones work much more on the side than is usual Perfect for a Party Luncheon . Avocado and Chicken Salad 581-808- Doctor in the Kitchen5 581-569- 8. the notes. by Laurence M. Hursh, M.D. Consultant, National Dairy Council A NUTRITIONAL SILENT PERIOD? Childhood is a period which is the adverse effects imposed, say, quite deceptive in that nutritional problems may be less visible than acin infancy or adolescence, cording to Myron Winick. M.D., Director of the Institute of Human Nutrition at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. However, serious nutritional disorders are present during this Dr. Winick added at a period, recent food writers conference. HE EXPLAINED that post infancy and preadolescent years have often been viewed as a sort of a time when none silent period of the dramatic changes occur that are common when a baby is being formed in its mothers womb or during the first month of an infants life. Consequently, said Dr. Winick, we may have a tendency to dismiss this period as relatively unimportant in our health and nutritional priorities. This is unfortunate. for these years of steady growth (during preschool and early school years) are crucial to proper development. I)r. Winicks concern is valid because during preschool and envearly school years a proper ironment-including sound nutrition will not only ensure proper development of the child. 7iii jt rrw.v even reverse some of by poor nutrition during its mothers pregnancy or during the very first weeks after birth. PRENATAL MALNUTRITION or malnutrition shortly after birth will result in changes in brain structure and function, says Dr. Winick. Good nutrition during childhood for such children is important for creating an enriched climate in which the child can at least correct some of the damage. Learning properly, for example, is something a gry child has trouble with in hun- school and elsewhere. This problem can be and is helped by the many preschool child feeding programs that now exist. But all school children, according to Dr. Winick, ought to be for an regularly ofscreened their nutritioonal assessment status. AT THE OTHER end of the pole. Dr. Winick points to the problem of overfed, obese children. Thus it is that in America we have the twin problems of undemutrition and excess. Childhood, therefore, is a time when much is happening terms of nutritionally. In one of the nutrition, it may be most important times during the life cycle. change, the Foundation of community-base- d Expansion facilities has not eliminated the need for large central institutions such as state hospitals, where intensive treatment facilities can be provided for the most serious cases of mental illness. Mental health authority say that the need for such institutions may never end. Some legislators feel that as community mental health centers increase, State Hospital costs should decline, said Utahs director of mental health. This has not happened, and it is doubtful if it ever will. The hospital must be there to back up community programs. The basic question becomes: how much of what is available should we spend on hospital services and how much on community programs? I personally feel that we should spend as much as we can spare on prevention-type programs in the community. They can reduce and theoretically even eliminate the institutional care problem in the future. Canyonlands National Park will permanently close the west access road to Horseshoe Canyon in an attempt to curb vandalism to ancient pictographs. Park Superintendent Peter Parry said this week closure of the route located on the eastern edge of this park will better protect the priceless pictographs because all traffic now will be routed past the ranger station. The road will be closed on October 1. Avocado and Chicken Salad is a superb taste treat youll Hunt to share with guests. When you are planning a luncheon, here is a delectable avocado and chicken salad your guests will rave about. Chicken salad nestles in a lush, golden green avocado half-she- ll making this a party perfect dish. s Youll be happy to know avocado are really very easy to prepare. Just halve avocado lengthwise and twist gently to separate. Then remove the seed with a spoon and use will; or without the skin. To keep the avocado a pretty golden green until your guests arrive, simply brush the cut surface with lemon or lime juice. The delicate, sweet tasting chicken salad combined with the mild, nutty flavor of avocados is just mr.de for a glamorous and exotic Polynesian theme. Using this delicious recipe even makes planning decorations easy. Now, relax and enjoy your luncheon preparations knowing your guests will share a superb salad taste treat Avocado and Chicken Salad. half-shell- AVOCADO ANI) CHICKEN SALAD (Makes 6 servings) 3 nips dieed cooked Vi cup Miracle Whip salad 1 j chicken cups dieed celery 4 hard cooked eggs, dieed Vi cup slivered toasted almonds Vi cup pineapple tidbits dressing tablespoon juice from pineapple 3 California avocados, peeled, seeded and halved lettuce leaves Mix chicken, celery, eggs, almonds, and pineapple with Miracle Whip which has been thinned with pineapple juice. Heap mixture into avocado halves on lettuce leaves. Serve .as appetizer or luncheon salad. |