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Show Volume XIX Issue IV The Ogden Valley news Page 13 May 15, 2011 Snowcrest Spanish Students Visit Javier’s Valley 6th Grade Students Win Big at a.k.a. the American dream. Though he said By John Michael Lewis some things in English, he spoke his native WSU Junior Ritchey Science Fair ¿Te gusta la comida Mexicana? Do you language, mostly, so that we could try and like Mexican food? How about the Spanish language? The 9th grade Spanish students at Snowcrest Jr. High recently were lucky enough to combine the two—Mexican food and Spanish—and take a field trip to Javier’s down in Ogden. On April 4, my fellow students and I grabbed our sombreros and visited one of the newest Javier’s restaurants on Harrison Blvd. With some prearranged help from our 9th grade Spanish teacher Mr. Wolthuis, we were treated to a warm welcome and a life lesson by none other than Javier Chavez himself. Javier told us about “El Sueño Americano” understand him. He told us his story of how originally he was a track athlete in Mexico, but found opportunity in Utah. With a little luck and a lot of faith, he opened his very successful Javier’s restaurant chain. We were able to try out some of the Spanish we had learned in class, using such phrases as “Quiero agua por favor (I would like water please),” and, “Necesito un tenedor (I need a fork).” The food was delicioso and the service was muy bueno. I hope this tradition continues so that students in the future can learn as much as we did. All seven of the students representing Valley Elementary at the Weber State Junior Ritchey Science Fair came home with an award. These students had to compete and win at Valley’s science fair, then compete and win at the Weber School District Science Fair in order to be able to compete at WSU. They did an amazing job of representing all the dedicated young scientists in the 6th grade. Awards won are as follows: Nicolaus Bennett – 3rd Place, Environmental; Cole Lifer – Excellent, Social Behavior; Peter Tanner – Honorable Mention, Environmental; Bronson Bailey – Honorable Mention, Chemistry; Rachael Amann – 3rd Place, Botany; Megan Warnes – Excellent, Botany; and Bailey Kelson – Excellent, Engineering and Computer Science. Dick Andrew, Marketing Director of Lagoon, also sponsored a free pass at Lagoon for each of these winners as an extra prize for representing Valley. He has been a sponsor of the Valley 6th grade science fair for many years. The students, teachers, and school administration want to extend a great big thank Back row left to right – Nicolaus Bennett, Cole Lifer, Peter Tanner, you. and Bronson Bailey. Front row – Rachael Amann, Megan Warnes, Congratulations stuand Bailey Kelson. dents! spring Conditions Restrict travel on Forest Roads Snowcrest Spanish class with owner Javier Chavez. Get Ticked Off – From Head to Toe When warmer spring temperatures beckon kids outdoors, parents should remember to check them for ticks to avoid Lyme disease. Dr. Greg DeMuri, an infectious disease specialist at American Family Children’s Hospital, says Lyme disease may cause flu-like symptoms, fever, fatigue, rash and joint and body aches. Ticks get the Lyme bacteria by biting wildlife, such as deer, and the bacteria spread when the ticks bite human skin. This treatable disease can have serious long-term effects if it’s not detected early in its course. DeMuri says Lyme disease is quite common in younger people who are more likely to be outside in the spring and summer months. “Children are lower to the ground, and ticks live in grass and low-lying vegetation and get on the child’s body,” he says. “Parents should look over the child’s skin from head to toe because ticks can go anywhere. It generally takes 24 to 48 hours for a tick to spread Lyme disease.” DeMuri, who is also an associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, says if a tick is found in the skin, it should be removed immediately, preferably with a pair of tweezers. “Washing the skin or using other remedies such as gasoline, alcohol and petroleum jelly will not work,” he says. “You should use tweezers to grab the tick by the head and not leave any part of it in the skin. Forcible removal is the key.” But prevention is always preferable. DeMuri says children can most easily avoid Lyme disease by: Tucking their pants inside their socks. Wearing clothing that is not loose-fitting. Using repellents such as DEET, which he says is non-toxic. “There is this public misconception that DEET is dangerous,” says DeMuri. “I can tell you in my 15 years in Wisconsin that I have seen well over 100 cases of Lyme disease and serious complications from them, and I have not seen a single case of toxicity caused by DEET. The benefits clearly outweigh the risks.” DEET is found in a number of over-thecounter insect repellents. DeMuri also says picaridin and permethrin can keep ticks away. “Both are practically odorless, and will last on clothing for a number of weeks,” he says. Untreated, Lyme can cause chronic joint pain and complications to the heart and central nervous system. However, if caught early, the disease can be eradicated with the use of antibiotics. “It’s very unusual to die from Lyme disease,” says DeMuri. Fitness Classes in the Valley Monday & Friday 8:00 AM Cardio, Strength & Core Join us for fat burning cardio, muscle building and toning, floor work and an awesome abdominal workout. Wednesday 8:30 AM Pilates Want better posture, balance and a firmer core? Pilates is the class for you. Work your core from the inside out. $40/month unlimited MWF classes ~ $5/class drop in rate ~ All fitness levels & ages welcome. 801-678-7959 or 801-745-2444 Located at 4776 E. 2600 N. in High Altitude Fitness in Eden behind the old car wash. Late winter storms have covered the mountains with several new feet of snow affecting access and recreation opportunities within the Forest. Forest Service officials advise recreationists that there may be delays in opening for the season due to flooding. Recreationists should be alert to surrounding conditions and exercise caution when recreating in favorite areas. Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest officials’ ask motorized vehicle users to go easy on muddy roads and trails. In the spring, road surfaces become saturated with moisture and most often they will not sustain the weight of a motorized vehicle. Driving on wet muddy roads causes resource damage. Driving cross-country by motorized, wheeled vehicles is prohibited. In order to keep designated roads and trails on the forest open for motorized use, it is important that users respect seasonal closures, which is designed to protect the land. Ward Canyon Road, (Forest Road #80177) located in Davis County east of Bountiful will remain closed until further notice. The closure is due to a landslide that has damaged a portion of the Ward Canyon Road. The closure begins at the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest boundary and goes east to the junction with Skyline Drive (Forest Road #80008). Forest officials remind OHV users that they are responsible for knowing which roads and trails are open to motorized use. Motorized Vehicle Use Maps are available at forest offices. Before heading out, always check the weather forecast, and call ahead to Ranger Stations for current conditions. Always pack the ten essentials; map, compass, flashlight, extra food, clothing, rain gear, first aid kit, pocket knife, matches/fire starter and cell phone. Always let someone know where you are going and when you plan to return. Some popular hikes typically have dangerous avalanche conditions this time of year. For the most current information, please contact the Ranger District Offices listed below: Logan Ranger District, 435-755-3620 Ogden Ranger District, 801-625-5306 Salt Lake Ranger District, Public Lands Information Center, 801-466-6411 Spanish Fork Ranger District, 801-798-3571 |
