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Show UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. November 6. KUED examines hospice care for the terminally; ill in 2 specials Statistics show that each year half the US. population is touched by the death of a relative or close friend. For many, the tragedy of a loved ones death is aggravated by the conflict, crisis and pain that surround the'end of life. A rising chorus of patients and their families are joining health care professionals to advocate better care for the dying. But how does America-an- d Utahns-viedeath and dying? whose hands should such choices lie? Two courageous documentaries return to KUED this November in honor of National Hospice Month: On Our Own Terms: Moyers on Dying and KUEDs own The Journey Home: Stories from Hospice. Followup editions of Civic Dialogue and care Contact will explore issues locally, while viewers can continue to request KUEDs ftee in brochure living with Dying-noits second printing-b- y calling November also includes the premiere of Who Cares: Chronic Illness in America, a Fred Friendly w end-of-li- fe 24-pa- 685-LIN- In the first episode, Living with Dying (114), viewers meet Nancy Martinez. Due to a progressive she has spent two years on a respirator. Unable to eat, breathe, Seminar. speak or move, she still wants to live A four-pa- rt series. On Our Own at all costs. When she contracts a Terms: Moyers on Dying presents treatment-resistainfection, doctors the intimate, journeys of must weigh her wishes against the $2 more than a dozen individuals. With million cost of her care to their the risk of her hospital-an- d support from families and caregivers, they struggle to balance medical in- contagious infection, which threattervention with comfort and dignity ens other patients. as they face death. Filled with honOther episodes include A Differesty and humor, courage and contro- ent Kind of Care (111 1), an investiversy, On Our Own Terms encores on gation of the palliative approach to KUED-- 7 Sundays, Nov. at 4 relieving pain; A Death of Ones p.m. Breaking through a culture that Own (1118), a personal look at what persistently denies death, this spe- it means to choose death in the face of cial examines ways Americans can a terminal disease; and A Time to die on their own terms. Change (1125), an examination of "The stories of these generous efforts to introduce hospice ideas into people-wh- o let us intot their lives at the mainstream of health care. Each episode is followed by a spean extraordinarily vulnerable time-hel- p us to understand dying not aa a cial edition ofContact, providing vie with local information on everyfailure, but as a natural part of life," says Moyers. thing from grief counseling to living The series begins with a look at wills. An insightfril Civic Dialogue, America's multi-ethni- c society, where airing Sunday, Nov. 18, at 5:30 p.m., different cultural traditions mesh will explore these topics with greater with distinctly personal values. In depth. KUED'S own documentary, The trying to provide medical care that Journey Home: Stories From Hospice, returns this month on Monday, Nov. 26, at 7 p.m. This sensitive film nt end-of-li- fe cash-strapp- end-of-li- Throughstrikingperaonal interviews and footage of the team approach to physical, emotional and spiritual care, The Journey Home weaves the stories of doctors, nurses, social workers and family members to present a sensitive landscape of living with dying, and dying with dignity. The documentarys Web site, www.kued.orgjourney, continues to e offer local resources. th end-of-lif- end-of-li- fe el 7. end-of-lif- ' cs fr ' sY lies. calls Through striking personal interyou make very fewlong-diatanc- e each month (or no calls at all), you views and footage of the may be able to save money by drop- team approach to physical, emotional ping your long distance company. If you do this, you will have no presubscribed" longdistance company. 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If you have questions about your th Robbie Trujillo, 22, Roosevelt, was arrested Wednesday, Oct. 31 on a charge of first degree felony rape, n. followingamonth-longinvestigatio- The alleged sexual assuult occurred the first part of Octolier, but was not reported to police until a few days after the attack. Roosevelt Assistant Chief of Police, Lt. J.C. Hansen, said the victim knew Trujillo as an acquaintance. Trqjillo is being held in the Duchesne County jail on the rape charge and unrelated probution violations. f ' '"y I - if Hi ?'1 i rn w ,1..... PATRIOTIC FAMILY -- The Ken Asay family of Roosevelt got together and decorated their home with red, while and blue, to show their pride in our country. Decorating their windows with flags, and cups along their fence spelling, GOD BLESS AMERICA." - -- dial-arou- ' " vvr - v ' , ' , :P ' - dial-arou- per-minu- per-minu- te te . y long-distanc- Energy efficiency of county buildings slated for study boiler. According to Stradinger, the boiler is 16 years old and not very efficient. The buildingB are cooled by electric rooftop air condi turning units. Based on Migliaccios advice, a feasibility study will be ordered by commissioners. The study will be conducted by a mechanical engineer with no affiliations to any particular company. The study, winch is estimated to cost about $30,000 will be bid out to qualified engineers who have a minimum of two years experience, and related qualifications. The State Department of Energy will assist commissioners with the process of bid selections. None of the commissioners are energy experts so we will make the selection with advice from experts, said Stradinger. The study will compare geothermal, solar, andother more traditional forms of energy usage. While commissioners are keeping open minds By Therena Morrill With our nation at war and the price and supply of fossil fuels uncertain, Duchesne County Commissioners are looking at ways to make some county owned buildings more energy efficient. Representatives fromanon-prof- it strategic outreach group based in Washington D.C. as well as commissioners and representatives from Moon lake Electric, the State Energy Department, and Sound Geothermal and Wind River Resources were on hand Nov. 1 for a tour of the County Administrative Building, the Justice Center, and the Crossroads Community Center. The purpose of the tour was to determine if a feasibility study exploring alternative heating and cooling systems for the buildings is in order. Tom Migliaccio, a representative from Geothermal Heat Pump Conoutreach it at this time, commissioners sortium Inc., the Stradinger and Lariy Ross agree geogroup that is affiliated with the Envithermal options are looking more ronmental Protection Agency, determined there are definitely changes promising based on national and that could be made that would im- statewide efficiency studies. Commissioners plan to obtain prove the efficiency of the buildings. Commissioner Lorna Stradinger, funding for the study through state who has maintenance and custodial and federal grants. If the study proves responsibilities for the county, said helpful in detailing ways to improve the county buildings are not energy tiie energy efficiency of the buildefficient. We need to reduce the cost ings, Stradinger Bays commissioners will apply for Community Impact to taxpayers for our energy consumption and we also need to become more funds to follow through with the plans. energy efficient for environmental The plan is to select one building reasons, she said. time and begin making improvea at administrathe county Currently of next tive building and the justice center ments about are heated by a natural year, Stradinger said. non-prof- mid-summ- er Cold weather brings the warning of carbon monoxide poisoning Carbon Monoxide is often called Silent Killer because it gives its tims little or no warning of its esence. Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a lorless, odorless and tasteless gas it kills approximately 40 Utahns Eh year. Exposure to CO inhibits xid's capacity io carry oxygen roughout the body. Symptoms of ) poisoning are similar to the flu. :luding headaches, fatigue, nausea d dizziness. In high amounts CO n be fatal in as little as 5 minutes. Carbon Monoxide is produced ten fuel bums incompletely. Com-i-n sources include faulty furnaces g d chimneys, car exhaust and heaters. Carbon Monoxide i sonin by g can be easily prevented de-titalling at least one quality CO near the sleeping area on each el of your home. In addition to CO lectors, the Utah Safety Council ers the following safety tips: Have your furnace and heating item inspected and serviced annu 9 fuel-min- or ally. Never run an automobile in the garage or any other type of enclosed space. Have your chimney and flue cleaned professionally. Make sure that the burner flames on your furnace and stove bum blue, not yellow-orangNever use your gas range or oven for heating. Never use grills or hibachia inside your home. Never operate gas burning heaters or appliances in a closed room. This holiday season let your employees and loved ones know you are concerned about their safety; give Carbon Monoxide detectors as Christmas gifts this year. For additional information or to purchase a quality Carbon Monoxide detector, contact 0 the Utah Safety Council at (801) ext. ext. 303 or (800) e. 262-540- 933-594- 303. The Next Stage iS 3 , 'Vr C , : c yv h r.: a..' ' " ' ' . 'V y ... 4. . "i V y ' f - v it or; leave it. Wefre flexible. gtiiggss tvw - THE .WELLS: FARGO ALMOST CD 1 Roosevelt man faces rape charge 4'" .'w. x.o 1 examines local hospice service through the intimate, candid stories of five Utah patients and their fami- company is charging you too much -in flat fees, monthly minimums or the Better charges Business Bureau, along with the Federal Communication Commission, offer the followingoptions which may help lower your monthly bill. Call your long distance telephone company and ask about calling plans. Ask if diangingyour calling plan will, lower your bill, based on your calling history. Are there any monthly flat fees or plans that your company recommends? What shout other charges for federal and state, programs and taxes? Switch long distance companies Know your calling pattern. Do you make most of your calls on the weekend? Or are most ofyour calls during the weekdays? Contact other longdistance carriers to ask about their monthly flat fees and rates. Ask about other charges for federal and state programs and tax You may be surprised to And out that not all companies have the same charges for federal programs. It pays to shop around! e carrier contact the Consider dropping your long distance company. You can drop your FCCa Consumer Information Bureau or call current long distance company with- at www.fcc.govcib out switching to another company. If te Who Cares: Chronic Illness in America, airing Sunday, November 18 at 6:00 p.m., features a panel discussion that brings together doctors, patients, caregivers, experts and average citizens. This Fred Friendly Seminar is hosted by journalist John Hockenbcriy. Death und dying are not issues most people feel comfortable talking about, says Larry S. Smith, general manager of KUED. With the sensitive, courageous programming offered this November by KUED, we hope viewers will initiate informed e care. diulogue on Special programming begins this November on KUED-Chun-n- - w-e- rs distance telephone bill per-minu- and spiritual care, The Journey Home weaves the stories of doctors, nurses, social workers and family members to present a sensitive landscape of living with dying, and dying with dignity. The documentarys Web site, www.kued.orgjourney, continues to offer local resources. 5, Tips for lowering your long If you think your long distance respects their patients preferences, health-car- e professionals must navigate situations shaped by complex generational, religious and family 2001- - f ,l |