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Show Senior & Health The Summit County Bee Paged A6 September 22, 2006 miss being at the Center Wednesday. Rose informs me that since we are going to be gone for only three days, she expects (insists) that between us, we only take one suitcase. That's okay by me because as I've gotten older, I have found out what I really need and what I can do without. Wallace Besides, I always do the packing so, he isn't going to cover the garden, or if I can't get everything in, I can just at least not the zucchini, I wouldn't leave her stuff out. Right? Don't forget, Teresa Cain will be be at all surprised that our supply of fresh vegetables peters out fast. Not taking blood pressures on Wednesto complain, though, it is great while day, the 27th, at 11 a.m., and our October trip, which is arranged by it lasts. Mary Mair made certain that our the county, is on Oct. 10. The sweet tooth was satisfied again this response deadline is Sept. 22 which week. We thank you all for taking is today. Hurry now and get registered. such good care of us. We will have lunch at Chuck-AWe had to say so-long to Mattie Rama at noon before we go on the and Philip Wood. They are headed tour of Mrs. Cavanaugh's Chocolate back to their home in Waxahachie, Factory. Total cost is 513 which TX, for the winter. Just for my information, they told me that included lunch, gratuity and the tour. Waxahachie is near Dallas and, if all You will get a $4 coupon at Mrs. goes well, they plan on being with Cavanuagh's toward a purchase of a box of chocolates. Pick-up time for us again next summer. We're happy to report thai Kelly folks in Coalville will be approxiWilde is recovering well from his mately 11 a.m. We have one proud first time bout with a bleeding ulcer. So well, in fact, that he and June plan on tak- great-grandfather in our midst. ing the autumn trip with us on Keith Shaws' granddaughter, Lacy and her husband Andy Schumann, Tuesday. Ward Rees is doing okay and is are the parents of little Jarett H. home already from a knee replace- Schumann born Aug. 14. Keith is so proud that he plans on ment surgery he had on Wednesday. We know that his wife, Louise, has being around to help raise the little had her share of health problems and guy; in fact, he even renewed his we wish them both the very best of drivers license and it isn't even due until December. I must admit, he is blessings and send our love to all. one cute baby. Congratulations, Next week some of us will be Keith. going to Durango, CO. Maybe we See you all next week. will be missed a little bit when we Summit County Health Dept. North Summit Bagged Fresh Spinach Probable Cause of One Death - Leaving Several Senior Citizens by Louise include: California, Connecticut, Idaho, Indiana, Keniucky, Maine. ' T h e ' U.S. Food and Drug Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Administration (FDA) has issued a Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, warning of a serious outbreak of Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia, food borne E. coli—the possible Washington, Wisconsin and cause has been traced to bagged Wyoming. fresh spinach. Do you know all the Public health officials arc also facts how to prevent E. coli in the investigating more cases than usual first place—and what to do if you do of E. coli. The first cases of infection get it? upon record were reported on Aug. The television media has covered 23. Each and every case of several of the cases with reference to reportable conditions is being invesbagged fresh spinach and, as a tigated until this is under control. result, the public is becoming more "The FDA is working closely with aware of how symptoms of E. coli the U.S. Centers for Disease Control illness begin. Given the severity of and Prevention (CDC) and state and the illness and the seriousness of the local agencies to determine the outbreak—FDA believes that a cause and scope of the problem, warning to consumers is needed. "said Dr. Robert Bracked. Director It advises that consumers not eat of FDA's Center for Food and Safety bagged fresh spinach at this time. and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN). Individuals who believe they may Spinach was not positively linked to have experienced symptoms of ill- the probable cause until thefirstof ness after consuming the spinach are September. urged to contact their doctor. At the present time most Utah Symptoms from E. coli are: diar- cases have occurred along the rhea, often with bloody stools, (most Wasaich Front. Previous outbreaks healthy adults recover quickly with- have also been associated with in a week, but some people can exposure to recreational water, farm develop a form of kidney failure animals and petting zoos. called Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome Exposure has occurred from cat(HUS). HUS most likely occurs in ing improperly cooked beef—espethe young and the elderly. Results cially hamburger. According to the may lead to kidney damage and U.S. Centers for Disease Control even death. The E. coli found in and Prevention. E. coli lives in the fresh spinach at this time has posi- intestines of cattle and other animals tively been identified in over 100 and is linked to contamination by cases nationwide, with eight cases fecal material. o f HUS and one death of a 77-yearEpidemiologists use two types of old woman in Wisconsin. States information to investigate diseases involved in ongoing illnesses to date cases. One type is information that BY CHERYL OVA RD we receive through interviewing Here we are on the down side of people who have an illness. The sec- September already and, now that ond type involves looking at the we've had the first snowfall of the molecular fingerprint of the organ- season, it's okay to turn on the heat. isms isolated from cases to see how It might even be wise to locate your similar they are. snowboots while you are at it. Sure Ai [his time, it is known that more hope the trees will still be leafy and lhan one cluster of illness which colorful for our Tuesday trip. We'll means thai not all of the cases of E. lell you all about that next week. coli are linked. However, the invesWe haven't had band practice for tigation is still ongoing and the several weeks due to the fact that department is analyzing more inter- Barbara Roemmich has had other views and laboratory dr.ta to identify things to do. It did give the music the total number of ill people and makers a rest but. I think, they are determine exactly what cases arc anxious to gel going again. Thanks related. to Roy Bolinder's ready supply of The following are important steps discs, we have still had music but it that the public can always take to isn't the same. reduce their risk of infection: We had a rainy night for our pot• Ensure that ground beef is thor- luck supper but, even so, we still had oughly cooked. a nice variety of delicious food but it • Wash all fruits and vegetables would be much belter if we had douwell before eating (including ble the amount of people with us to prepackaged/washed produce). enjoy the goodies. We watched a • Wash your hands thoroughly very good movie, Dream Works with after having interaction with farm Kris Kristofferson which was the animals such as cows, goats, pigs, kind we all like. It's nice to see a etc. show that tells a story and like our Taking precautions can insure old western ones, the good people your safety from infections— won. The little girl that owned the whether at work or at home! race horse was a great little actress. For more information, contact the Sorry, I didn't get her name. Summit County Public Health Now that we have had a deep frost Department, (435) 336-3222. and Harold Donaldson has said that SuSscriSe 9\[p%vl 336-5501 DHUG-FRE£ AND PROUD Good Neighbor. Research works. WET?E FIGHTING FOQ KMHIFE GREAT RATES. American Heart Association 1 BEST WESTERN 435-336-4403 9-5 M-F. 9-12 Sal. Kiimas Health Center 15? West 200 South Kamas, UT 435-783-4385 9-5 M-F MONEY MARKET ACCOUNTS $0-$24,999 $25,000-S-19,999 S50.000-S99.999 $100,000+ SO-$99 Holiday Hills THE WORLD'S LARGEST HOTEL CHAIN" Coalville Health Center 82 North 50 East Coalville. 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