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Show UINTAH BASIN STANDARD- - April 10. 2001- - Pace 7 Tips for Consumers Vernal man is arrested New federal rule protects, consumers against slammers ive paid if you had not been slammed. In any event, your original carrier on ly has to give youarefund if it succeeds in collecting from the slammer. If it does not, you can sue the slammer directly, but it is difficult to recoup money if a company is out of business or has no assets. In you have been slammed, the Better Business Bureau suggests that: You contact the unauthorized carrier immediately to complain and tell it that you are not going to pay its With National Immunization octhe curring this month (April 23-2importance of ensuring that brides are protected against Hib and other diseases. All infants should begin a series of immunizations at birth. By age 2 years, they should have received vaccinations to protect them against 10 diseases: diphtheria, tetanus (lockjaw), pertussis (whooping cough), polio, measles, mumps, rubella (German advised to completely delete sugar and follow very strict meal plans, the diabatic diet today is not too different from a normal healthy eating plan. Sugar does not need to be taken out of the diet altogether, and substi- 7) vaccine-preventab- le measles), hepatitis B, vericella (chicken pox), and meningitis. Because many people in our country have not Been acase of diphtheria, polio, or pertussis in several generations, they do not realize how much damage these diseases can cause. Some even believe these diseases are a thingof the past and that there is no reason to immunize their children. But these diseases are now infrequent because of improved immunization series and the available immunization services and the availability of improved vaccines. Often, when children arent immunized, epidemics ofthose diseases can recur. For example, a mqjor cause of the 1989-199- 1 measles epidemic in the United States was the failure to vaccinate children on time at 12 to IS months of age. This epidemic affected more than 66,000 people in the United-States- , about 11,000 were hospitalized and approximately 130 died. The more children who are immunized the less chance of an epidemic and Ins risk for those who may be vulnerable because they are very young, have deficient immune systems, or lack medical care. So, in addition to protecting individual children, immunization protects the entire community. tuting whole-grai- high-fib- er LEADING THE PLEDGE Boy Scouts from troop256 in Myton posted the colors and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance before the start ofthe annual U BTAUBET Communications membership meeting Pictured at right is UBTA Board member Max Fabrizio, who represents the Tabiona exchange. fore. There should be no "change of carrier" charge. the pyramid group that a diabetic person needs depends on their diabetic goals, calorie and nutritional needs, lifestyle andfood preferences. Registered dieticians at the U of U Nutrition Clinic are available to help with diabetes management by creat-in- g meal plans based on individual needs, said Amy Reeder, ME., R.D., C.D. Reeder advises diabetics to alcohol consumption with their doctor because drinking may effect other medical conditions or interfere with certain medications. Guidelines may include oneor two servingsonce or twice a week, and choosing light beer and dry wine with fewer calories. Many wine coolers and mixed drinks contain a lot of sugar and should be counted as part of the dis-bu- ss carbo- hydrates for more refined products helps control blood sugar, according to dieticians at the University of Utahs Nutrition Center in the College of Health. For example, diabetics might try brown rice and whole wheatbread instead ofthewhite, and might add dried fruits to whole-grai- n cereal or yogurt. U dieticians suggest diabetics use the DiahetN Food Pyramid to de-bloocf glucose control. The optimal food group, at the bottom of largest the pyramid, is the grain, beans and starchy vegetable group. Diabetics should eat more servings from this than group- - six or more pa day from any other group. The total amount of carbohydrates eaten and timing of consumption is of more concern than the type of carbohydrate consumed. People with diabetes need the same amount of protein as anyone else 10-2-0 percentoftotri calories. Most Americans get more than enough protein on a daily basis. Cutting down on animal protein means less saturated fat and cholesterol in the diet good for diabetics, who are at an increased risk for developing heart disease. The exact number of servings of eat-ingpl- Physical activity, in addition to proper diet, is beneficial, since exercise usually lowers blood sugar and may also help insulin work better. However, people whose blood sugar is not well controlled should seek medical advice before beginning an exercise program. PIeasant VAlUy -. ?fVCUys4lkVer' . ,.$S '.SWi Year Round 20 Shooting Stations Events Happening All Summer For More Information Call: 646-319- 4 persons hand as he moved it on a table. Sgt. Eden called for back-uand Uintah County SherifTs Corporal Anthoney Byron & Sgt. Steve Hatzidakis responded to assist him. The suspect was advised that he was under arrest for a controlled substance violation, and responded by raising his fists and moving towards Corporal Byron. Sgt. Eden then administered a short dose of pepper spray on the person. He went to the floor, continued to struggle with the officers, finally was controlled and then transported to the Uintah County Jail. p I your original carrier to explain the problem and arrange to switch back to the calling plan you had be- s and People who have diabetes that's some 1 million Americana need to follow an eating plan. While it used to be that diabetics were methamphetamine under the . Diabetes diet not too different from normal healthy eating plan Vaccinating children protects our community Chancey D. Murray, 31, Vernal, was arrested by the Uintah County SherifTa Office and the Vernal City Police Department, Friday, March 30 n charges of possession of assault on a peace officer and resisting arrest. Vernal City Police Sgt. Patrick Eden spoke to a male subject in a business owners office and observed a small baggy ofwhat appeared to be actual difference between what you Lata last year, the Federal Comright not to pay the company who munications Commission announced dammed than. If you have paid new "slamming liability rules to before you discover the problem, the provide protection to consumers who new rule says that your original carhave been slammed, and to take the rier can demahd 150 percent of the profit out of slamming lor telephone charges the slammer received from companies. Slamming is the illegal you; you are entitled to 50 percent of practice of changing a consumers what you paid. For example, if you telephone service - local or long dispaid $100 to the slammer, your origitance - without permiasion.The new nal carrier can dmanH $150 from rules apply to violations that occurred the slammer. You will receive $50 as on or after November 28, 2000. a reimbursement Ifyou havebeen slammed and you This formula is based on the fact have not paid the bill of the carrier that since the slammere rates are who' slammed you, under the new often double what victims' original law, you do not have to pay anyone carriers would have charged, a 50 (your authorized telephone company percent reAind will cover the overnor the slamming company) for sercharge in most cases. If you do not vice for up to 30 days after being think the 50 percent reflind is adslammed. Beyond 30 days, you must equate, you can aakyouroriginal carpay any charges for service to your rier to seek a reftind baaed on the authorized company, but at that companys rate, not the slammers rates. Consumers should review their phone bill promptly to spot any unauthorized charges, especially if theyre planning to exercise their Americans trading sleep for work they have had an accident after dozing oiT while driving. The survey linked daytime sleepiness with marital problems. Among those having sleep problems, 77 per- day that their work suffers at least a few days per month, with 22 percent saying the problem occu rs a few days each week. And 7 percent say sleepiness on the job is a daily occurrence. To stay awake during the day, 43 percent said they use caffeine and 5 percent go for something stronger, medications. such stay-aleMore than half of the surveyed adults say they have driven cars while drowsy during the past yea, and 19 percent said they actually have fallen asleep at the wheel. One percent said Americana are workaholics, with only about a third f sleeping the recommended eight hours a night, and about 40 percent say they have trouble staying awake on thejob, according toa poll released Tuesday. The survey by the National Sleep Bleep-depriv- u Foundation arid Americans are spending more time working than they did five years ago. "Instead of working to live, they are living to work, a shift that has had a profound impact on their personal lives, the foundation said. The 2001 Sleep in America poll of 1,004 adults found that 63 percent get less than eight hours a night and about 31 percent get less than seven hours. Many, the poll found, try to catch up on sleep on the weekends, but even then the average slumber is 7.8 hours, still less than ideal. While they are spending leu time sleeping, 40 percent of those polled say they are waking longer hours than five years ago. The average work week was 46 hours, while 38 percent said they worked 50 hours or more a week. i Richard L. Gelula, the foundation's executive director, said the survey showed Americans do not want to give up any more Bleep and would sleep more if they thought it added to the quality of their lives. But, he said, "the bad news is fa too many adults still sacrifice sleep, which is unhealthy and counterproductive. A good night's sleep is a necessity, not a luxury. Forty percent of thou surveyed say they become so sleepy during the rt cent said they also had less marital satisfaction. Among the happily married, 69 percent said they had sleep problems. Thirty-fou- r percentof all adults sleep alone, including 12 percent of those who are married, the survey found. Having children also cuts into a good nights sleep, the survey showed. Adults with children average 6.7 hours of sleep a night, while those without children average 7.2 hours. Singles with nochildren average about 7.1 hours, the poll showed. L?rdy, Lrdy Ygur EVbh Turning AO You share your life together with interests far and near, we're proud of all your accomplishments and the best is yet to come! Happy 40th Birthday's on April 1 5th and April 24th Ethanol workshop to address biofuels in Utah Business owners, industry representatives, fleet managers, government officials, and the public are invited to attend a one-da- y workshop on tiie use of biofuels. "Biofuels in Utahs Future: A Dialogue is cosponsored by the Utah Office of Energy Services and the U.S. Department ofEnergy. It will be held Thursday, May 10, 9 am. to 4 p.m., at the State Library, 250 N. 1950 West, Salt Lake City. The workshop will address the development ofabiofuels industry in Utah, focusing on ethanol production, economic development, environmental benefits, and making Utah more energy independent Participants are encouraged to identity solutions for the use of biofuels in Utah. For registration information, contact Liu Yoder at the Office of or Energy ServicNat (801)538-876- 7 3 for more toll free (800) information. Biofliels include ethanol and methanol based fuels produced from form crops, such as corn and soybeans, and municipal solid and industrial waste. Biofuels can be used for the generation of electricity and to power motor vehicles. Utah is one of six states this year to participate in the Ethanol Workshop Series sponsored by the UJ3. Department of Energys Regional Biomass Energy Program. It began in 1999 and offers states the opportunity to use grassroots interest and dialogue to evaluate opportunities and barriers for ethanol fuel use and production. Following the recent release of Gov. Mike Leavitts energy policy for the state, the Office of Energy SerClean d vices, the Salt Lake Cities Coalition, and transportation planners what to promote biofliels as alternative fuel sources. 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