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Show ; ,T A.S UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. July 29: 1997 Paee 20 ALTONAH continued from page 11 street. wae experiThe flu of 1917-191- 9 enced all over Utah. Altonah did not ml this epidemic, losing so many lovely people during these hard winter conditions. Thirteen people lay dead at one time and had to be placed in an empty home of Heber This was Carrolls in town. such a tragic time. So many people would go in and help build the caskets, do the trimming and make the clothing. A.F. Maxwell was a .mortician by trade. At die store you were not allowed to enter. The groceries were sold at the door. The worker had to wear a mask while working. The paper stated: "95 cases of flu in the vicinity; 7 deaths. Schools were dosed. Altonah is no longer a bustling, town. cream-da- y s v..,w . 3 1. s'Jf f,'. j ; '' The stores have disappeared in the exhaust offset pick-u- p trucks which nCL . i 4''Vfdv'4UP take residents to Altamont, Mrs. Erickson's Class, 1940, Altonah Elementary. New fence to protect Little Hole habitat Campers and anglers accessing the south side of Little Hole via Diamond Mountain and Jackson Draw will discover a new fence designed to protect riparian habitat by eliminating cattle and vehicle impacts. Little Hole is located on the Green River in northeast Utah, about seven miles downstream from Flaming Gorge Dam. The fence runs along the top of a natural bench above the river and ties in with the cliff east of Davenport Creek on the east end, and the cliff west of Gorge Creek on the upriver end. Five points allow to anglers and eampers the river. "For those interested in camping, there are some nice camping spots above the fence, along Davenport Creek, that folks can drive to said Roger Schneidervin, Flaming Gorge and Green River project biologist for the Division of Wildlife Resources. "And, of course, people can still boat and camp across the river from Little Hole, or carry a boat down from the fence," Schneidervin said. walk-throu- Duchesne, or Roosevelt to shop. The beauty and peace of the mountains and meadows remain. Life is still bounded by true friendship and cooperation. There are many changes, but even more lasting are the never failing love of the land, aniranges mals, and the wide-ope- n which are home. The survey says...not enough Utahns wearing bicycle helmets MoreUiah children ire using bicycle helmets than ever before. But, usage is still below the national avenge of just IS percent. These findings are from a recent survey conducted by the Utah ent of Healths Violence' Injury Prevention Program. The survey documented helmet use by Utah children at 20 randomly' selected elementary and schools surrounding neighborhoods between from 1994 to 1996. During the survey, mare than 3,000 elementary school-ag- e bicyclists were observed. School observations found that helmet use increased from 3 to 12 percent over the survey period. Neighborhood observations also showed a helmet use increase but it was 50 percent less than at school -- from 2 to 6 percent Bicycle helmets can reduce the risk of head injury by 85 percent and the risk of brain injury by 90 percent yet nearly, nine out of ten children dont wear them. "Maybe ntial of the Division of Community and 72 percent were under 19 yean of age. Fewer than 2 percent of these Family Health Services. Male and female kids were children were wearing n bicycle found to be equally as likely to helmet "The number of bicycle-relate- d Not wear helmets. bicycle head the injuries in Utah could highest percentage suiprisingly, of helmet use was found at schools significantly be reduced if all and neighborhoods where biCydd children wore bicycle helmets," helmet education programs had said Delavan. The DOH recommends die been held. The survey found helmet use following bicycle safety lips: Parents should purchase among junior hiph and high school students was minimal with only 2 helmets for their children mid insist percent of these bicyclists observed they be worn. Before buying n helmet look wearing helmets. for the SNELL. ANSI or ASTM Adult helmet use increased approval. from 34 percent in 1994 to 40 Make sure the helmet fits percent hi 1996. Many adults were properly. Protection depends on a observed wearing helmets while proper fit Teach children safe bicycle riding with their children. Helmet use observed in rural areas was behaviors and rules of the road. The bicycle helmet observation significantly less than in urban areas. Of all bicyclists observed survey was conducted as a wearing helmets, 86 percent were cooperative effort by the Utah wearing them properly. Department of Health Violence and From 1990 through 1994, Injury Prevention Program and the nearly 800 Utah residents were Disabilities Prevention For additional information hospitalized with bicycle-relate- d traumatic brain injuries. Of these. Gazier at ! 538-686- 3. "The vehicle gates were locked on July 9. The fence is designed to keep cattle and vehicle out of the sensitive riparian habitat. "We were becoming concerned about the damage being done to the treamaide area by vehicles and a small herd of cattle, Schneidervin aid. "Riparian habitat is the moat valuable habitat type for Utahs wildlife, he said. "Besides its obvious value to the fish and the health and water qualify of rivers and streams, about 75 percent of Utah1! 370 bird species use these stream-sid- e plant communities during some part of their lives. AT IV foot-acce- ss "People were driving everywhere, including in a couple of wet meadows," Schneidervin said. This activity waa ripping up the meadows and damaging other riparian plant communities. The fence will help control the abuses to this area and allow it to recover. The fence is a Division of Wildlife Resources and Bureau of Land Management cooperative project, funded primarily by Wildlife Habitat Authorization dollars. CULTURAL Burnt almond fudge is early favorite in Utahs flavor race Everyone lovee ice cream, but Burnt Almond Fudge is the flavor most Utahns prefer, according to a preliminary tally of votes in the Utah Dairy Commissions Flavor Campaign. Bear Lake Raspberry is second. Vanilla is third and strawberry is currently fourth. "Utahns really love ice cream, said Commission manager Karen Barker. "And voter turnout is further proof that Utahns are connoisseurs of ice cream. To celebrate national Ice Cream Month, the Commission kicked off a campaign on July 1 to officially identify Utah's favorite flavor of ice cream. The campaign ends July 25, with the official flavor announced on 31. out lota ofthe frozen treat and many crank out their own ice cream at home, said Barker. "Celebrating Ice Cream Month with a scoop of your favorite flavor is an enjoyable way to meet the daily recommendation for calcium." The Utah Dairy Commission represents the interests of nearly 700 dairy farmers in Utah and Nevada. it The organization is dedicated to promoting the healthy products produced by the dairy industry. Saturday August 2nd non-prof- 1997 Buckle Up and Save A Life! July In the first 10 days of voting, more than 200 Utahns have east their ballot and 37 different flavors have received votes. Utahns can vote by calling or sending an message to utdairyQen.com. Voters who provide their name, address and phone and meet contest rules will be eligible for prizes, including the grand prise of a trip for two to Cancun, Mexico, provided by Morris Travel and Town & Country Tours. Other prises include two mountain bikes and two pairs of rollerb lades, and Utah Dairy Commission and caps. Utahns purchase 7.7 million gallons per year from supermarkks. But actual consumption ranks Utah among the highest in the nation. "We know Utahns eat much more than three gallons each because the states many ice cream parlors dish North of the Library Swimming Pool Public Sendee Asseuaceswl by U Uhrtah Bade Standard Apartment for Ren StoneridgeUintah Apartments RJ 2 Bedroom Starting At $320 S3 StoneridgeUintah Apartments 1 155 E. 8008 "" I sa-B- S ? x t , Pi' v. .. ,'. '' 51. 's r : Vs ' ,. ti, Equal Housing Opportunity AGENDA 'j..' Announces A SCHOLARSHIP DRIVE V proa: nxtfta'.v s s r V; Roosevelt 1 1 -- 'rt) . Mi Utah State University Uintah Basin Branch Campus , tr . ,w' Scholarships: v Academic' Sterling Scholar General v';;! 2-3:- 00 w ?;. 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