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Show Page 10 The Ogden Valley news Volume XIX Issue XX November 15, 2011 Pets Can Have Trouble Tolerating Extreme Participate in the National PTA’s Temperatures: Make sure their winter needs are met Healthy Lifestyles Month with TOPS Cold weather is coming. Our Valley win- be deadly. One teaspoon of undiluted antiters are beautiful but can be cold. Pets cannot freeze per 10 pounds of body weight is a lethal prepare for the cold weather so we must prepare dose. That is about three licks for a cat. for them. Young and elderly animals have the Outdoor animals also require more calories most trouble tolerating extreme temperatures. in cold weather. Food is the fuel they use Cats and dogs that must remain outdoors in to stay warm. Stay away from the cheapest the cold weather need to have a well insulated foods. Buy at least a medium-priced food and structure to sleep feed up to twice as in. It should be big Thanksgiving Threats for Pets much as is required enough to curl up during the summer inside but not much l Too many fatty, rich, or even just new types of months. However, food can cause conditions called pancreatitis or bigger. The animal’s watch the weight of gastroenteritis. Both can be painful and become body will be better your pet; you don’t quite serious, so just say “NO” to the pleading, able to warm up in a want to overdo it. small space. A dog Many people soulful eyes of your pet. house the length of l Bones can tear up or obstruct your pet’s digestive spend less time with the dog from nose to outdoor pets in the system. Cooked turkey bones are especially rump and just a couwinter, so make an harmful because they are hollow and easily ple of inches higher effort to spend time splinter in your pet’s mouth. than its shoulders is l Be especially careful when disposing of leftover with them. Look recommended. parts of the turkey. The tasty string often used to at them closely so Insulation you do not miss tie up the turkey during roasting time can injure requires space, so if your pet if swallowed. Also beware of the bag the health problems, the dog house has as weight loss, turkey is cooked in and the little red “popper” used such walls only an inch injuries, limping, or to determine doneness. thick, it is not well lethargy. insulated no matter l Onion, often abundantly found in stuffing, can Don’t forget to damage a pet’s red blood cells, leading to anemia. thump on your car’s what the manufacturer claims. They l Too much chocolate, especially baking chocolate, hood before starting can poison and may even be fatal to your dog/cat, your car. Cats will are, after all, sellso keep it out of reach. ing them to make huddle against the money. The floor engine for warmth Note: Information from the American Humane Association. should be elevated and can be injured and insulated as well. when the car is started. More than one Valley Wind chill factors can make even a well kitty has traveled to Ogden or fallen out on the insulated house too cold, so provide a wind- way. Fan belts can remove legs or tails. block. A covering over the door helps keep in Indoor pets have it easier, but cold weather the heat and keeps some of the wind out. may make arthritis more painful. If your indoor If more than one pet is expected to use only pet is more sedentary in the winter, they may one house, make sure that they actually do. A require less food to maintain their weight. dominant animal may claim the house as its own When dogs are brought inside after a walk, and keep another pet out in the cold. it is a good idea to wipe their feet and underBedding, such as redwood shavings, can sides to remove any de-icer. be used, but it needs to be changed frequently. On the most severe nights, consider temIf blankets are used, they should be removed, porarily moving your dog or cat into the cleaned, and dried at least weekly. Even the basement. Comfortable shelter, a heat source, “greatest snow on earth” melts when carried into water, adequate good-quality food, and attenthe pet house and laid on by a warm animal. In tion can make the winter more enjoyable for the coldest times, an outdoor-rated pet heating our companions that, for whatever reason, must pad uses almost no electricity, but can make the stay outdoors in the winter. difference between comfort and mere survival. If we treat our pets with common sense Fresh water should be available all winter. In and compassion, we will be able to sleep better the Valley, this will require a heated bowl. If that when the wind is blowing and it is cold outside. is not possible, make sure that you replace the ice They will sleep better too. with water at least twice a day; more if possible. Note: This article was submitted by Dr. Etta Baker One danger that is more common in the from Valley Veterinary Clinic in Huntsville. For more winter is antifreeze. Antifreeze remains liquid, so leaks from your car or a neighbor’s car can information, call Dr. Baker at 801-745-2697. With the increasing prevalence of childhood obesity and other health problems, it’s important that parents encourage and teach kids about nutritious food options and physical activity. The National PTA’s (Parent Teacher Association) Healthy Lifestyles Month this November is an opportunity to use creative events and activities to show that living healthfully can be fun. TOPS Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), the nonprofit weight-loss support organization, provides advice to promote wellness at home and get involved with the PTA Healthy Lifestyles initiative. The Facts - According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, children and adolescents should participate in 60 minutes of physical activity each day. Today, there are more video games, less homemade meals, and a reduction of physical education and sports programs at school—trends that have contributed to a growing problem of decreased physical activity among children. One in three children and adolescents are overweight or obese, and according to the American Diabetes Association, one in every 400 children has diabetes. Although there has been an increase in childhood obesity, there has also been a rise in initiatives to temper this trend. Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” campaign, a program that TOPS supports, is one such plan that ties into the goals and message of Healthy Lifestyles Month. It Starts At Home - It’s important to develop healthy habits at home, so children can go to school, friends’ houses, and other places, ready to make sensible, healthy choices. 1. Physical activity – Get moving as a family and demonstrate to kids the necessity of exercise, which can also boost self-esteem and confidence and reduce stress. l Take a group walk or bike ride around the neighborhood after dinner. l Find free or low-cost physical activity areas in your community, such as a playground, bike trail, tennis court, or park. l Take on active chores as a family, like raking leaves or shoveling snow. l Use pedometers and have a contest to see who takes the most steps in a given week. l Go to the gym as a family. Many fitness centers offer discounted memberships. 2. Nutrition – While parents typically decide what their children eat, kids will often eat what is available to them. Surround kids with healthy snacks and homemade meals to ensure that they’re making good choices. closed are seasonal roadways, and the cost MONTE CRISTO cont. on page 10 to keep them open during the winter is not l Serve fresh, frozen, and canned fruits and I-84. Motorists who normally use this route as practical due to extremely deep snowfalls a “short-cut” between Henefer and Salt Lake and severe ice. The roadways will re-open to BULLET cont. from page 1 City, are advised to use I-80 West to Salt Lake all vehicles in the spring of 2012. Additional City; or I-84 West to Ogden, then south on information about other winter highway clo- travel up to a mile. Once shot, where is this US-89 to I-15, and from there south into the Salt sures can be obtained by calling 511, or visit- bullet going to go? The sheriff said that there were still pieces of debris on the bullet. This Lake City area. ing <http://utahcommuterlink.com> means it could have even been deflected from These sections of SR-39 and SR-65 to be its original course before coming through my window.” Van Zandt lives in the Heritage Knoll Subdivision in Huntsville, just off of Fitness Classes start at 8:30 AM Highway 166 before approachShuttle Available ing Middle Inlet Beach on the to Valley Elementary in the High Altitude Kids way to Huntsville Town from for $3. Eden. Call for details. Tumbling Room According to Van Zandt, the shooting is still under investigation. The cost to $40/month unlimited MWF classes ~ $5/class drop in rate ~ All fitness levels & ages welcome. replace the window and window frame was $580. While Van Zandt indicated she Fitness Classes in the Valley 801-678-7959 or 801-745-2444 Located at 4776 E. 2600 N. in High Altitude Fitness in Eden behind the old car wash. 801-745-4000 2555 WOLF CREEK DR. EDEN From the Service Deli www.valleymarketeden.com STORE HOURS: MON. - SAT. 7 AM - 10 PM SUNDAY 7 AM - 9 PM Bag of Pine Nuts 50c OFF with coupon Expires 12/1/11 From the Produce Dept. vegetables. Consider more unique snack ideas like homemade smoothies, a fruit salad, or vegetables and hummus dip. l Offer water, fat-free milk, or 100 percent fruit juice with no sugar added. l Since nuts and trail mix are often high in calories, serve them in small portions along with another healthy snack. l Don’t force kids to clean their plates if they are full. 3. Grocery shopping – Before going to the store, make a list of groceries your family needs. Explain to the kids that you will only buy what’s on the list to avoid unhealthy options slipping into the cart. When making your way through the store, focus on the perimeters. These areas contain healthier options, such as produce and dairy. Also, never shop with an empty stomach, so you aren’t vulnerable to buying extra foods. Get involved at school - There are numerous ways to become engaged at your child’s school. Joining your local PTA can help you and other parents impact what’s served at lunch, emphasize the importance of physical activity during the school day, and plan activities to promote health and wellness. Here are some PTA program and activity ideas that will keep families moving and promote wellness: l Create a document for parents about physical activity areas and resources within the community. l Host a fundraiser for new fitness equipment. Skip the candy bars and cookies and sell services, magazines, candles, cookbooks, or other alternatives to sweets. l Plan a 5K run/walk or walk-a-thon event for the school district and encourage families to participate. l Hang up posters and other educational materials in the cafeteria to make students aware of the importance of a nutritious meal. l Hold a seminar for parents with a health and wellness expert. l Organize a healthy Family Fun Night with nutritious snacks, games in the gymnasium, such as basketball or kick ball, a dance, food trivia, and more. It’s also important to find out if your local school district has a wellness policy. This should include nutrition education goals, physical activity objectives, guidelines for food available at school, opportunities for parents and students to get involved with the policy development, and plans for evaluation. The best place to begin inquiring about a school wellness policy is at the district office. Visitors are welcome to attend their first TOPS meeting free of charge. Membership is affordable at just $26 per year, plus nominal chapter fees. To find a local chapter, view www.tops. org or call (800) 932-8677. wasn’t pleased to be paying for the repairs, she was glad that no one was injured or killed from the stray bullet “It is really frightening to think what could have happened.” In August, another Valley resident reported to The Ogden Valley news another incident of a stray bullet. The man stated that while in his yard, a bullet whizzed past his head. The man stated “My concern is that someone is going to get hurt.” If anyone has information about the shooting that occurred sometime between October 20 and October 30 near the Van Zandt resident, please contact Corporal Troy Windsor 801-452-4018, and reference case number 11-37712. Pictured left is the bullet that came through VanZandt’s window in Huntsville. ARE YOU A “NEWCOMER” TO OGDEN VALLEY? 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