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Show Volume XVII Issue XII The Ogden Valley news Page December 1, 2009 Announcements Obituaries Raymond T. “Ted” Cookson TedCookson,82,passed away at home on October 30 in Ogden, Utah after a courageous battle with ischemic cardiomyopathy that lasted more than two decades. One of four sons of Ellis Raymond W. and E. Marie Cookson, Cookson he was born and raised in Wichita, Kansas. He served in the Navy as a Seabee during World War II, then attended Wichita University and George Washington University (Washington, D.C.) In 1959 Ted married Bonnie Bowman of Buhl, Idaho at Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church in Salt Lake City. They had four children: Brad (Chihiro Morishima), Jenifer Fuqua, Dan, and Catherine (Glenn Bailey). Ted dedicated four decades of his life to a career as a rocket scientist. Prior to retirement in 1990, he worked for 28 years at ATK Thiokol in Brigham City as a supervising design engineer on projects like the Minuteman Missile, solid rocket motors for the space shuttle, and on air bags for automobiles. Before that, he worked for 12 years in the aerospace industry for engineering contracting companies. Throughout his life he was adventurous FASHION SHOW cont. from page 5 were donated to Snowcrest Junior High. D’Arcy Vandenburg, owner of Chic Style and coordinator of the event, was pleased with the attendance. “For this being our first year, I was thrilled that we had 225 people turnout! There was a lot of enthusiasm in the crowd, and people were genuinely having a great time. I couldn’t have been more pleased.” Mel Velasquez, local resident and employee of Chic Style, MC’d the event; describing each of the items the models were displaying. “Mel did a great job,” commented Darcy. “She was extremely professional, was very witty, and has a darling personality that truly showed.” Thirty sets of models walked the runway in total. In addition to the two local retailers, Snowcrest’s Linda Knudson and her sewing class presented clothing that they sewed themselves, and Snowcrest’s student body officer’s presented the Snowcrest Jr. High tshirt and gym shirts. The Chic Angels finale was quite breathtaking, with six darling little girls, ages 2 to 8, dressed elaborately in angel costumes; including glitter, large feathered wings, and a halo to delight the audience. and lived with a “go for it” attitude. Ted greatly enjoyed the outdoors, including surfing, skiing, sailing, snorkeling, fishing, hunting, hiking, and gardening. He was also a “foodie” and enjoyed cooking—always with an engineer’s precision and attention to detail. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Bonnie; their two sons and two daughters; and six grandchildren, Masami and Joe Cookson (Brad), Nick and Dana Fuqua (Jenifer); Sam and Laura Cookson (Dan); his step-grandson Noah Bailey (Catherine); his brothers Cookie (Joyce) and Joe (Bettie); his sister-in-law Rose Bowman; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother. A memorial service celebrating his life was held Saturday, November 14 at Leavitt’s Mortuary in Ogden. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.leavittsmortuary.com or to the Cookson Family, c/o Leavitt’s Mortuary, 836 36th Street, Ogden, 84403. Deceased Nanette Holmes, 56, died November 1, 2009. Violet Ann Nicholls, 88, died November 12, 2009. Donna Berrett Pickford, 87, died November 13, 2009. Debra Stokes Shupe, 53, died November 13. John Carlos Dewey, 69, died November 13, 2009. Joan W. Taylor, 64, died November 14, 2009. Photographer Anne Montgomery of Anniemations suddenly became ill with the Swine Flu for the event, but she provided a talented photographer, Marcus, to replace her. The photos will be available within the week at www.anniemationsphotography.com for review and purchase. D’Arcy generated enthusiasm with the models preparing for the event. The night before, a dress rehearsal took place and pizza and drinks were provided by Eats of Eden, Diamond Peak, and Chic Style. During the actual event, a variety of snacks and drinks were available for the models, and elaborate gift bags were given to each model to thank them. Items inside the bag were donated by ‘Chic Style, Diamond Peak, and Valley Hair. Many additional people within the community donated their time and efforts to make the event a success. Snowcrest PTO volunteers assisted in collecting money, and a few local residents, including Penny and Gil Ogle, Danielle Haymond, and Kim Hales, assisted behind-the-scenes. Cassie and Shannon of Valley Hair donated their time to style the hair of many of the models. In addition, Crystal Schweppe of Timberlodge supplied the décor for the fashion show’s set. Snowcrest’s custodian was also kind to assist; his help was greatly appreciated. Acupuncture and Chinese Herb Clinic Beth Kristenson, Licensed Acupuncturist Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on non-Community Acupuncture days. Community Acupuncture on the first and third Saturdays of the month, no appointment necessary for Community Acupuncture. For more information, call 801-783-2094 or visit www.shanyaomtnmed.com Located in the Old Town Eden building 2234 N 5500 E next to Carlos and Harley’s. 2+2=$100 Buy (4) Individual season passes and each will receive $100 off of current season pass pricing. Must be purchased at the same time. Bring four friends and save $100 each over the best price on season passes! 2400 N 3500 E Liberty, UT 801-745-3511 WolfCreekUtah.com Ten Things That Increase Cancer Risk By Melanie Winderlich Medically reviewed by Pat F. Bass III, MD, MPH Some cancer risk factors are well established and well known, like smoking. Others aren’t well known at all. Here are ten things that are linked to cancer, some of which may surprise you: 1. Shift work. For all those employees working vampire hours, it’s discouraging to hear that shift work has joined the list of items considered “probably carcinogenic to humans,” according to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). Studies show that women working the graveyard shift, like flight attendants and nurses, have a greater risk of developing breast cancer. Researchers are investigating how disruption of the circadian system, the body’s natural sleep-wake cycle, can affect melatonin production and possibly cause tumors to develop. 2. High-temperature cooking. If you like your steak grilled to a crisp, you might be putting yourself at risk for something more than just burnt taste buds. Studies cite a connection between high-temperature cooking (like grilling or frying) and colorectal cancer. The good news, however, is that this greater cancer risk only seems to come into play in people with a specific type of genetic make-up. 3. Hormones. When a woman goes through menopause, her body produces fewer hormones. These lowered levels of estrogen and progesterone can trigger uncomfortable and sometimes painful symptoms. Menopausal women, or women with ovary issues, can choose estrogen and/or progestin replacement therapies to pump female hormones back into their bodies. Unfortunately, these hormone therapies carry the risk of endometrial (uterine) cancer, breast cancer, and possibly ovarian cancer. Women should carefully discuss the pros and cons of using female hormone therapies with their doctors. 4. Infection. “[We] once thought [that infection] didn’t have much to do with cancer,” says Michael Thun, MD, vice president of epidemiology and surveillance research for the American Cancer Society. However, Dr. Thun notes, infection and viruses are now linked to many cancers. For example, researchers have found connections between the human papilloma virus and cervical and ovarian cancers; hepatitis viruses B and C and liver cancer; bacterial infections and stomach cancer; and the human immunodeficiency virus and lymphomas. 5. Mom and Dad’s genes. You can develop cancer based on abnormal genes passed through your family tree. It’s more common for cancer to spread through a family based on carcinogenic exposure or just plain coincidence, but genetic mutations do occur (between 5 and 10 percent of cancers are inherited). Usually, abnormal genes are at fault if the cancer is a rare type; the person has more than one type of cancer; the person get the cancer at a younger age than is usual for that cancer type; the cancer impacts a pair of organs (like both kidneys); and childhood cancer affects multiple siblings. Prostate, ovarian, breast, and colon cancers are examples of cancers that can be passed on. 6. Diesel engine exhaust. Trying to breathe while you’re stuck behind a huge semi truck spewing out soot can be pretty miserable. However, it can be downright dangerous if you work or live near these pollutants. People who continuously inhale diesel exhaust have a higher risk of developing lung cancer, as well as respiratory problems like asthma. . Cancer treatments. It seems a cruel twist of fate that some therapies designed to treat cancer have carcinogenic properties. For example, tamoxifen (Nolvadex) is a medication used to treat breast cancer; however, potential side effects of the drug include the development of endometrial and uterine cancers. Some people treated with radiation therapy later develop a form of leukemia. Depending on the treatment and individual case, doctors may advise that the benefits of cancer treatments outweigh the risk of side effects. 8. Anabolic steroids. Manmade male hormones called anabolic, or androgenic, steroids can be used to help men with hormone-related problems. More often, however, we hear about the illegal side of steroids—athletes using these products to help build muscle mass and improve performance. Athletes may be able to run farther and score more points, but these skills will mean nothing if they develop one of the possible side effects of long-term anabolic steroid use—liver cancer. 9. Hair salon chemicals and dyes. Exposure to specific hair dyes, chemicals, and pigments has been linked to certain cancers for hairdressers and barbers. The IARC classifies these salon products as “probably carcinogenic to humans.” But before we all go through a lifetime of bad hair days, it’s important to note that hair dyes made for personal use have yet to show the same carcinogenic results. Hairdressers and barbers who wear gloves limit their exposure to these products. In addition, some of these cancercausing agents already have been eliminated from certain hair products. 10. Hazards to painters. Artists should pay attention to their doctors as well as their critics. Painters put themselves at a higher risk of developing lung and bladder cancers when working with certain mediums. Although researchers have yet to determine which agents trigger the increased risk, it’s safe to say that painters who work around hazardous chemicals and pigments, including carcinogenic materials like silica and asbestos, may inadvertently be harming themselves. Thun emphasizes that although there are many carcinogens in the world, people can do their part and keep cancer at bay by taking action in five important arenas: Avoid tobacco, eat right and exercise regularly, go for recommended screenings, limit alcohol, and maintain a healthy weight. “If we could apply everything we know now, we could probably prevent almost half of the world’s cases of cancer,” he says. |