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Show Thursday, November 6, 2008 The Gunnison Valley Gazette Page 5 Novemberfest The leaves are falling and the nights are brisk. We are in the midst of autumn. Which means it’s not too early to start thinking about the coming holiday season, especially the parts about selecting the perfect gift and decorating your home. Novemberfest is in its sixth year and is proud to feature many new vendors and several returning favorites. It features high quality and low prices from all of the vendors. They are able to offer this because all of the vendors receive 100% of their profits. There is no middle man, so the customers are able to get the lowest prices possible. This year there are over 30 booths featuring home décor, Bumbles Watches, custom metal designs, vinyl lettering made to order on-site, Homemade Gourmet, porcelain dolls, Scentsy Candles, local artwork, Gunnison Senior Citizens handmade quilts, Build a Buddy, jewelry, fresh made baked goods and candies, homemade soup on Friday and Navajo tacos on Saturday, and much more. Bring in the flyer from this week’s paper and enter to win a big gift basket featuring items from vendors. You must be present to win on this special drawing at 4:00 on Saturday. Door prizes will be awarded both days. You must be present to win the door prizes. If you think “craft fair” means little trinkets and low quality gifts, you’d be wrong. When you head out for your holiday shopping, stop by Novemberfest at Gunnison Valley Elementary School at 628 South Main in Gunnison on Friday November 7th from 5 to 9 and Saturday the 8th from 9 to 5. Flu shots available at health department (Richfield, UT) – Despite the many advances in modern medicine, influenza causes more than 200,000 hospitalizations and an average of 36,000 deaths each year in the U.S. Influenza is a contagious viral infection of the nose, throat, and lungs that usually occurs in the winter months and can cause severe illness. Typical influenza illness is characterized by the abrupt onset of fever, chills, cough, headache, runny nose, sore throat, and muscle and joint pain. People with mild symptoms such as cough and mild fever can also have an infection with influenza virus, and symptoms can be similar to those caused by other respiratory viruses. Persons with mild symptoms can still transmit influenza virus to others, including to persons at risk for more severe influenza virus infections. “To protect our at-risk population, everyone needs to be vaccinated,” says Leslie Abraham, Community Health Services Director. Although up to 1 in 5 Americans will get influenza each year, many do not get vaccinated. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends an annual influenza vaccination for anyone who wishes to reduce their risk for this severe respiratory illness. Though previous recommendations focused on children up to five years of age, all children ages 6 months through 18 years should be vaccinated annually. Individuals with chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, asthma, or heart disease are particularly at risk of influenza-related complications, as are people in nursing, convalescent, or other institutional settings. Given that influenza may lead to hospitalization or even death, especially among the elderly, people 50 years of age or older are also urged to get the influenza vaccine annually. In addition, anyone who is in close contact with someone at high risk of influenza infection should be immunized to help prevent spreading the virus. This includes parents, grandparents, babysitters, health care workers, and caregivers. Vaccination should continue throughout the influenza season, which can begin as early as October and last as late as May. Because the flu vaccine is updated every year to keep up with changes in circulating flu viruses and because immunity to influenza viruses declines within a year after vaccination, it is important to get vaccinated against influenza every year. “The flu vaccine can greatly reduce the risk of people getting seriously ill with the flu,” says Robert Rolfs, MD, State Epidemiologist. “In addition to getting vaccinated, there are other measures that can also reduce the risk of spreading or getting the flu–but only if people actually practice them.” These measures include: • Covering your mouth and nose with a disposable tissue when you cough or sneeze and throwing the tissue away • Coughing into your elbow • Washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds multiple times daily • Staying at home when you are sick to avoid spreading viruses to others in the workplace or school. Rolfs also cautions against using antibiotics which are not effective against influenza. Only certain anti-viral medications are effective, if given within two days of exposure. Misusing antibiotics can lead to stronger, more resistant bugs. Individuals who think they may have the flu should talk with their health care provider before taking medications. While all individuals may receive the vaccine, the UDOH and CDC encourage certain high-risk groups to get vaccinated as soon as vaccine is available. These groups include: the elderly; young children; health care workers; immune-compromised individuals; residents in long-term care facilities; pregnant women; those who live in households with high-risk individuals; and those with kidney, lung or heart disease. Central Utah Public Health Department is offering flu shots at each of their locations. For more information, or to make an appointment, call your local health department: Juab 623-0696, Piute 5772521, East Millard 743-5723, West Millard 864-3612, North Sanpete 462-2449, South Sanpete 835-2231, Sevier 8965451, and Wayne 836-1316. Courtesy Photo Roberto Catalon, Margarita Gonzalez, Guadalupe Jaimes and Luz Lopez graduated from the Daily Dose English program. Graduation exercises were held for the graduates of the Daily Dose English program last Tuesday evening in the Axtell church house. There were four students who stayed in the program for the full 18 months and graduated receiving special certificates. Many other students came and joined the group but because of work schedules and other commitments, were unable to finish the full class. After the graduation program a wonderful Mexican dinner was served to the students and all guests in attendance. The students receiving the certificates were Margarita Gonzales, Roberto Catalon, Bring Hometown Warmth to your friends and loved ones. Send them a Gift Subscription to the Gunnison Valley Gazette! Let us Help! Friday November 7 3 p.m. Subway If you have employees or neighbors who would like to join this class and learn to speak the English language better, please let them know. This class teaches most the spoken work rather than reading and writing and it is taught with drama in real life situations. Some of the 48 lessons include: Introducing Yourself, Asking for Help with English, Shopping for Clothes, At the Post Office, Going to the Doctor, Renting a House or Apartment, and Talking with Your Child’s Teacher. For questions or more information, call Carol Hyatt at 528-7939 or Margarita Gonzales at 528-3432. Courtesy Photo A draw of a lifetime - Crystal Lyons was lucky enough to draw for a Henry Mountain Rifle Tag with no points and her first time putting in for this hunt. She harvested a 4x5 buck, scoring out at 211 1/2. Congratulations Crystal! Selling it Yourself? Place a Classified Ad for as little as $6 per week. Add a picture for only $5 more. You can reach over 800 households weekly! Call Mark at 528-5178 Guadalupe Jaimes and Luz Lopez. The Daily Dose English program will begin again on January 4, 2009 at 7 p.m. in the Axtell church house. To accommodate different work schedules, the classes will be held twice a week, Sunday and Thursday evenings. Both classes will be the same, and students will be able to attend the one of their choice or both classes each week for the extra practice and review. This class is under the direction of the Gunnison LDS Stake Presidency and there is no charge. The four teachers are Carol Hyatt of Gunnison and Diana Lambertsen, and Billy and Melia Colby of Salina. Send to: Gunnison Valley Gazette PO Box 143 Gunnison UT, 84634 Or call: 435-528-5178 Or email: gazette@gtelco.net |
