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Show -N E W S- Spanish Fork Covering what matters most Preparing for a pandemic Ready or Not Dawn Van Nosdol Pandemic. It even sounds scary if you say it out loud — pandemic. Secretary Leavitt, . President Bush's Secretary of Health and Human Services, said that the word pandemic actually comes from the Greeks. Pan means all and Demos means people, so pandemic means all people. He went on to say that, "Pandemic at its very essence, in its very name, is something that involves all people, something that concerns everyone." It is fitting that the Greeks came up with the word pandemic because the first recorded pandemic was in Athens about 430 BC and from what historians have gathered, they think that they were suffering from Typhoid. By the time this hideous disease ran its course, nearly 25 percent of their society was dead. Fun topic huh. I have meant to address this topic for quite some time because it is so important and it is not a matter of if, but when we will suffer another pandemic. The difference between the 21st century and 430 BC is that we are so much more mobile and we have a global society. Athens isn't the only place that will be affected so to speak; it will not be contained in one small area of the world. When it does happen it will happen globally. Granted it will be more devastating in some areas than others, but it will still affect everyone, and I'm just talking about the actual health issue. We'll address the potential economic collapse later. We have actually had 10 pandemics just in the last 300 years and three of those Benjamin in 2008 Ward, Wayne Miller was sustained as bishop with counselors, Glen Tanner and Kathleen Olsen Brett Penrod. Benjamin 2nd Ward members sustained Happy New Year - about David Cloward, bishop, and one week old! The decora- counselors, Sid Godfrey and tions are coming down, the Bruce Rogers. college students have scatThree deaths of Bentered back to their various jamin residents occurred. colleges and universities Dale Stevenson died on for the next semester, and Nov. 2, 2008; Clark J. Pete we are into what sometimes Jentry passed away on Nov. seems the longest and cold- 4, 2008; and Waldo Swenest month of the whole year. son died on Dec. 16,2008. But the days already seem Golden wedding annijust a little longer than a cou- versaries were observed by ple of weeks ago and Janu- Lloyd and Clarice Nilson, ary is a good month to get at Hal and Marie Johnson, and projects that have been off. Karl and Mable Hegerhorst. Anyway, we hope the new The annual Benjamin year is good to you. Days were observed in ••• June with the Benjamin 2nd A former longtime Ben- Ward Activities Committee jamin resident, Marlene in charge. Good food and Clayson Olson, passed fun were enjoyed by everyaway on Monday, Dec. one attending and Vernon 22, 2008. Marlene was the Marshall was named Bendaughter of the late Harold jamin's 2008 Citizen of the Franklin and Madge Han- Year. sen Clayson. She lived in The Benjamin Cemetery Benjamin during her grow- had some much needed reing up years and attended pairs taken care of including elementary school in the better parking made available old Benjamin School. She and areas that were sloughwas living in Spanish Fork ing away were strengthened. at the time of her death. Colton Anderson helped Funeral services were held make finding the grave sites in the Spanish Trails Ward easier with his huge Eagle and burial took place in the Scout project Spanish fork Cemetery. There were many more ••• events as the 2008 days During 2008, Benjamin passed through their time. experienced several no- It's always interesting to look table things. Both Benja- ahead in a new year and try min Wards .sustained new to speculate on what the new bishoprics. In Benjamin 1st year has in store. 'Round and About Benjamin have been in the last 100 years. One thaj we are all familiar with has a child's ditty that goes along with it, "Ring around the rosy, pocket full of posies, ashes, ashes, we all fall down!" The first part of the song refers to the symptoms of those infected with the Bubonic plague; the second part talks about the flowers that people carried in their pockets because the stench of the dead and dying was so bad. The last part was about the people who died and were burned to ashes because there were so many dead and they didn't know how else to dispose of all of the bodies and keep the disease from spreading even more. The first time around, the Bubonic plague lasted 150 years and wiped out half of Europe during the 6th century. When it re-visited as the Black Death in the 1300's, more than 25 million people died within a six-year period. There are some people who are still alive today that lived through, and remember, the devastation of the 1918 pandemic known as The Great Influenza; 50 million people died at that time. Between the two pandemics in 1957'and 1968, more than 100,000 people died just here in the United States. For the next few articles I will be writing about how to prepare for the pandemic that is eventually coming; we don't know where it will start or when, but the government has stated that it is inevitable. History will repeat itself. To get more information and to read my extended article, with links to informational webinars and an interesting pandemic article, go to www.apreparedhome. com ...and get your water stored! Shirlene: FromSHIRLENE»2 Cherry-Marshmallow Salad don't even know what the 1 regular can of cherry name of it is so I'll just pie filling call it: Cherry-Marshmal1 can Eagle brand milk low Salad. It's one of those 1 c. mini marshmallows put-together dishes; it can 8 oz. Kool Whip made made ahead of time; 1-16 oz. can crushed and it doesn't go runny the pineapple, drained next day. It has only five 1/2 c. chopped pecans ingredients, if you don't Just mix it altogether. count the pecan nuts which You may wonder how it's are optional. So here it is. all going to turn out, but it It is festive looking and we is good. Enjoy. Happy New have made it a couple of year to all of you. I look fortimes already. ward to our-weekly visit. Madison's Avenue WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2009 • A3 Resolutions: lifestyle. We need to spend more, time with our children ' eating meals together that are well-balanced and include plenty of fruits and vegetables, a wonderful Source for fiber. The most important meal of the day is breakfast, but too often it is a meal that is easy to skip. When you skip breakfast, your metabolic rate slows down and your blood sugar level drops. The result is you feel hungry and have less energy. Often you end up having a high fat, sweet snack to carry you over until lunch. At lunch and dinner you might eat extra servings or bigger portions. Your total calories will be higher than if you would have taken time to eat a good breakfast. Start the day with a breakfast that includes protein, carbohydrates and fruit. A good choice would be a high fiber cereal like oatmeal, granola or bran flakes with milk or yogurt. Add in fruit like grated apples, bananas or raisins. Your body will feel nourished and satisfied. When children eat a good breakfast they will do better in school, being able to focus and concentrate on learning. Teachers will notice fewer behavioral problems because their nutritional needs are being met. 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Store in an airtight container. *Note: you can use rolled wheat instead of six grain mix or all 4 cups oats. QUALITY ASSISTED LIVING 1 - Low Fat Granola 2 cups rolled oats 2 cups rolled six grain mix* 1/2 cup wheat germ 1/2 cup flaked coconut ' 1/2 cup sliced almonds 5 Tbsp. brown sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 cup canola oil 1/4 cup water 5 Tbsp. honey 1 tsp. vanilla dried fruit by "Big Al" and "Farnzy" 1 • ,- and fitness activities. It can also help them lose weight because they will be less likely to overeat the rest of the day. A good resolution is to adopt a healthy lifestyle that includes exercise and better nutrition. Losing weight will be an added benefit. Have a happy and healthy New Year! From HEALTHY • 2 SPECIALIZING IN GRUNGE PHOTOGRAPHY 798-1500 |