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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1977
Page
12
A reader asks about arthritis and steps to manage it. The article explains arthritis is a group of about 100 diseases, each requiring tailored treatment, outlines four main types including osteoarthritis rheumatoid arthritis ankylosing spondylitis and gout, and notes early, faithful treatment improves outcomes and may prevent crippling. It also covers inflammation signs and the role of joint, age, sex, and lifestyle factors.
A historical note describes crafting silk floral pieces using Posi Bendr and polyester silk, detailing supplies like pauge wire and lacquer glue. It covers design origins in Michigan, a designer's shift to a full time Bendr business, and technique tips for assembling petals, stamens, calyxes, and finishing touches, noting dust resistance and long lasting color.
The column explains arthritis treatment varies by disorder type severity age occupation and overall health. Mr. Evans will answer general questions through this column. Readers may send questions or comments to the Vernal Express.
Nine Uintah County 4-H members traveled to Logan for the state contests at Utah State University September 15 to 17. Kay Baker won a trip to the National 4-H Congress in Chicago November 25 to December 2 for her Enchilada Dinner demonstration. Janet Merrell missed first place in meal prep by one point. Miss Baker and Miss Merrell earned blue ribbons in Meal Preparation.
Uintah Basin Area Vocational Center begins fall quarter registration September 22 at 8 am offering day and evening classes in diesel, automotive, welding, secretarial, accounting, marketing, drafting and more. Dean Nelson invites the public to a Thursday open house September 22 from 5 to 9 pm at the new $3 million campus, 950 East Lagoon Street, Roosevelt, with tours, live entertainment and refreshments.
Trudi Lin Jones was discharged after 32 months in the U S Army. She and husband Alvin, both in Berlin and Merlin Germany for 2 1/2 years, held ranks as specialists. They are parents of Adam and Tamera Jean and expect to return stateside in July 174.
Milton Wealey, Dance Manager at the Senior Citizens Center, announced this week that young marrieds and up are invited to the dances at the Center. He denied a rumor that only those over 55 may attend and noted there is no age limit. A nominal cover charge applies for music by Newell's Harmony Four and restrictions include no drinking or smoking.
USUEC adds an Education course in the fall schedule titled Kindergarten Education 435 and alternative Elementary Education 555. Taught by Mrs. Derilys Bush in Salt Lake City, the credit course introduces early childhood curriculum and methods for college students or teachers. The class begins Saturday October 1 at 8 am at Ashley Elementary School with weekly Saturday sessions excluding the UEA weekend. Registration and information are available from the Utah State University Education Center at 789-6100 or 729-2689.
The Johnson family led by A Theodore and Mae T Jotiason completed their ninth annual multistate trip via Amtrak from Salt Lake City to Seattle to visit uncle Ernest Johnson. They toured Cascade Mountain country in a Maxi bus visiting Leavenworth and Stehekin on Lake Chelan.
Rev. Howard R. Porter and family arrive in Vernal for August start as pastor of the First Baptist Church. Porter, born in Arkansas and a 10 year U S Air Force veteran, comes from Nolanville Texas and will reside at 410 South 200 East. He and wife Shirley have five children Katherine Janet Howard Nancy and Ricky.
Eva Hatch entertained visitors from several states. Mrs. S. V. Owen of Kanab visited with Eva Hatch along with Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Pretal and their son from Blackfoot Idaho. Also guests included Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hatch and four children from Traverse City Michigan and Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Winn and four children from Los Angeles California.
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