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Show A6 The Emery County Review, Tuesday, September 30, 2008 Four Corners sponsors ‘Celebrate Recovery Night’ Kathy Ockey Four Corners Community Behavioral Health sponsored their annual Celebrate Recovery from Alcohol and Drug Addiction Night on Sept. 24, beginning with dinner, games and a movie on the patio for the small children. Guest speaker for the event was Craig Povey, LCSW, representing the Utah State Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health. The evening was held to remind everyone that recovery is possible and to celebrate overcoming any addictions, not only drug and alcohol, but any addictions a person may have. Povey explained that addiction is incredible to learn about because of what goes on in the brain when it is subjected to drugs. “The brain is wired so we feel normal. When we are feeling down the brain automatically releases dopamine, a chemical to make us feel better. The drugs that people use to make us feel better react with the dopamine to give it a big reaction and this results in a distorted sense of normal. Drugs give a short-term high and a long-term low,” he said. Povey also explained that scientists have found two huge peaks of brain development that occur between the ages of 2-3 years old and also 14-15 years old. When you learn how the brain develops you can understand more about what is happening during these difficult times in life. He also explained the importance of monitoring teenage children. “You can trust your children but you can’t trust what is going on in their brain. Give them room to grow but give them firm boundaries and monitor their activities.” He concluded by saying, “For the addicted, the fight is an ongoing struggle for their own lives. The process of treatment and recovery is personal and when that goal is reached there is reason to celebrate recovery.” Spartan Spotlight Emery vs. Delta & Carbon Frankie Komar Good Serves - 12 Good Passes - 5 Good Sets - 49 Good Hits - 6 Saves - 7 Thank you Barn’s Grill for sponsoring our Spotlight Photo by Kathy Ockey Craig Povey of Utah State Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health, explains the incredible battle those fighting addiction must fight. Utah Public Notice website to officially launch Oct. 1 Beginning Oct. 1, state agencies, schools and most local government public bodies in Utah (with few exceptions) are required by law to publish their public meeting notices on the new Utah Public Meeting Notice website, http://pmn.utah. gov. Local governments currently are required to post bond hearing notices to the website as well, however municipalities and special districts that have a current annual budget of less than $1 million are encouraged, but not required to post written notice on the website. The Utah Legislature last year passed a law [UCA 52-4-202] intended to increase public awareness of meetings held around the No Excuses When you’ve been a doctor awhile, you’ve heard it all... All the excuses why women put off having a mammogram. But we still haven’t heard a good one. state. The State Division of Archives, which was designated to develop and maintain the website, has worked tirelessly to have the site up and running well for the official October 1 launch date. Public bodies have actively been using the site to post public meeting notices since April 1 when the test phase began. Requests for assistance and training of the Public Meeting Website have seen a large increase as the state approaches the October 1 deadline The Utah State Archives has made a training manual (version 1.2) available, as well as training sessions. Users are cooperative and have expressed enthusiasm for the website. The site’s “Search” function allows users to easily search and locate public meetings schedule by government organizations throughout Utah. In addition to viewing current information, users have access to archived public meeting notices. The public and media can subscribe to receive meeting notices for the public bodies in which they have an interest. Those who subscribe may have notifications of future meetings, as well as meeting notes, sent to them via e-mail, iCalendar, or RSS feed so that they always know what’s going on. By using website subscription, public bodies can comply with the Utah Code provision which gives notice to a newspaper or local media correspondent. The site provides great- er accessibility to public meeting information, which encourages greater participation by the public. The information makes it possible for citizens to get their voices heard by knowing where and when meetings are being held with current topics of discussion. The site acts as a central source for all public meeting information statewide. The site provides a standardized format for publishing. The site provides access to past public meeting minutes. A section with helpful questions and answers about using the site is included. Low Income families to get help with heat bills Utah may be able to help more low-income households pay their energy bills this winter. The U.S. Senate on Friday agreed to fund the federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) at $5.1 billion, nearly double the 2008 appropriation. The measure passed the House and now heads the President for signing. Utah’s share of the spending proposal: $32 million, is a 69 percent increase over last year’s budget of $18.9 million. The measure also contains $1.6 million in new money for Utah’s weatherization program. “We expect growing demand for assistance and this money will help us meet that demand,” said Sherman Roquiero, HEAT manager. “The depressed economy, recent utility rate hikes and the rising cost of gas and food is taking a toll on many households.” Last year, Utah helped 32,323 households with their energy bills. The average HEAT benefit was $414. Eligible households have incomes below 125 percent of poverty, or $14,000 annually for a family of two. Utah’s HEAT program begins accepting applications on Nov. 3. For more information, visit: http://housing.utah. gov/seal/heat/html. Having a mammogram is the best way we know to ensure your good health for years to come. We can find the early warning signs. 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