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Show Opinions Thelaunnison Page 2 Thursday, April 28, 2011 Valley Gazette ethiNisoN vaume A.D.C.H.O.O.... Gesundheit With Much Deliberation by ANDY PETERSON Allergy season is back. Pollen levels are on the rise, as are Kleenex and antihistamine sales. Last week, while at the doctor's office for my yearly allergy shot, there were so many of us there for the same thing that the doctor brought us all back at the same time, filling up all available rooms. He and the nurse then went from room to room, giving out injections like McDonalds goes through Big Macs on Big Mac Monday, like 7-11 goes through Slurpees on July 11th. I heard that allergies are the result of a "faulty immune system." In other words, fairly harmless compounds, like pet dander, pollen, and dust, are seen by the immune system as Schedule 1 nerve agents, like ricin or mustard gas. The problem is not the allergin itself, but the body's reaction to it. Talk about beating yourself up. By the way, I am not a medical doctor, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night. The very convincing explanation of how allergies work that you just read, may be completely off base. I didn't have that much time to devote to research. As a long-time allergy sur- vivor, (I prefer to see myself as a "survivor" rather than a "victim"), I have learned a few tricks to "get by." First, when you are about to sneeze, but cannot (some religions refer to this as a state of "limbo"), it helps to look up and towards a light, preferably not directly at the sun though. Believe it or not, this phenomenon is referred to as "A.D.0 .H.0.0", which stands for Autosomal Dominant Compelling Helioophthalmic Outburst. It is likely that only five percent of the people who read this actually believe that something to do with making yourself sneeze could have an acronym that sounds like the end result. If you are among that five per- Dance Works Studio to present recital cent, feel vindicated, otherwise, google it. The other survival strategy is to avoid walking past perfume counters. As a longtime allergy survivor, I am convinced that certain strains of perfume actually contain mustard gas. The word "strain" was used intentionally. I believe that most perfumes are developed alongside militarygrade nerve agents in places like Tooele. I have never been exposed to tear gas, but I don't fear it all that much. Walking past a J.C. Penny perfume counter can be no worse than chemical warfare. Whether you take antihistamines, stare at the sun, avoid perfume counters, or are part of a clinical study, do not let the sniffles get you down. As a teenager I persisted through sprinkler changing and hay hauling despite the fact that one eye was completely swollen shut, the other a mere slit. Knowing the location of the stick shift, and the road, for that matter, was a force of habit, rather than visual acuity. Those were the good ol' days. Please don't drive while being allergy blind just to prove that you can though. There were fewer cars on the road during my farming days making allergy-blind driving much safer then. The point is to not just "survive," but to "thrive." If you have allergies, own the problem, seek help, and then find a creative outlet to express yourself. T-rivia The winner of last week's trivia question is Lacie Higgins of Gunnison. She will receive two tickets to the Casino Star Theatre. The answer to last week's question is: "Mayor Linda Malmgren." This week's trivia question is: "Who wrote the Gunnison Valley High School song?" If you know the answer to this week's trivia question simply mail your answer to: Gunnison Valley Gazette PO Box 143 Gunnison, UT 84634 or email to: gazette@gtelco.net ANSWERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY TELEPHONE. The weekly drawing of all correct answers will be held on Monday mornings and will be announced in that week's paper, so get your answers in on time! BODY BARN 62 South Main Gunnison 435-528-5955 C Mon - Sat 5 am - 10 pm Closed Sundays DY BA** 4kni..„, n uto MEMBERSHIP PRICES Single Adult 19 & Older 16 - 18 year old 13 -15 year old Couples Family (4) 62 & older Adult Day Usage 18 & Younger Day Usage Monthly Yearly $25 $200 $15 $150 $10 $100 $40 $350 $50 $500 $15 $150 $4 $2 into all theiVorld Courtesy Photo After 23 years under the direction of Jeana James, Dance Works Studio will have its first recital under its new director, Mekesha Wanner. The theme for this year is "Dancing On the Air," a radio theme. There will be music for everyone, including country, hard rock, pop, hip hop, oldies and many more. The recital will be held Friday April 29th Saturday April 30th. The pre-show starts at 6:30 followed by the show at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited to come out and support the dancers. They have worked hard and are excited to showcase their talents. , Elder Xavier Jensen has been serving in the Canada Calgary Mission for seven months now. He is currently serving in Brooks. He loves the people of Canada but is ready for warmer weather. He keeps telling his family that they have no idea what a lot of snow really is. Xavier is the son of Rohn and Monica Jensen of Centerfield. - into all thelVorld Rasmussen Ace Hardware A Ardean Anderson and Radene Pickett - Early 1950's at Capital Reef Sponsored by HERMANSEN'S MILL HERMANSENS MILL) The helpful aze e Lane Henderson, Publisher Mark Henline, Editor & Advertising Jodi Henline, Office Manager Call: (435) 528-5178 for subscription, news or advertising. FAX: (435) 528-5179 E-mail gazette@gtelco.net The Gunnison Valley Gazette is published each Thursday by Gunnison Valley Gazette, L.L.C., 328 North Valley Drive, P.O. Box 143 Gunnison, Utah 84634. Bulk rate postage (permit No. 11) is paid at Gunnison, Utah. 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