Marriiott-Slaterville History March 2013 1. Prune trees and shrubs as needed. 2. Cut perennials, be kind to cold sensitive perennials. 3. Clean up your yard, plants, and trees as soil thaws. 4. When warm enough, plant pansies and hardy perennials in a prepared area. 5. When planting, be aware of soil quality, plant size, and sunlight requirements. There is a lot of work to be done in the community gardens, and volunteers are needed. Contact the city or Sandra Saunders, Community Gardener (sndsut@aol.com. The Senior's Health Newsletter, Live Well, encouraged awareness of Colorectal Cancer in March. Everyone 50 years old or older should be screened. Symptoms of colon cancer may include: Blood in the stool Stomach cramps, aches or pain that doesn't go away. Losing weight when you don't know why Fatigue Prevention includes maintaining a healthy weight, not smoking, being physically active for at least 30 minutes a day 5 days a week, limiting alcohol intake, eating less red meat and cutting out processed meat, and eating more fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Primary care providers can refer patients who qualify for a free colonoscopy through Utah Cancer Control Program. A back pain and Bingo Party was a free Senior event on March 29, 2013, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Green Auditorium a McKay Dee Hospital. Bits and Pieces Garth Amiel White, age 53, died on March 1, 2013. Several articles have appeared in The Standard Examinerwhich are of interest to residents, which follow. Bill Morris, esq., author of nondiscrimination ordinances or policies adopted in three Utah towns and municipalities, including Marriott-Slaterville, was a panelist at a OUTreach Resource Center Forum held at 7:00 p.m., March 5, 2013, at the Pleasant Valley Library Branch Auditorium, Washington Terrace, to discuss SB 262, being considered by the Utah Legislature. Four Japanese Americans who were sent to internment camps during World War II shared stories February 23, 2013, at Syracuse High School. One of them was Alice Hirai, 73, a former resident of our city, and the nurse who takes blood pressure readings at our Senior Center each month. She was sent with her family to the camp at Topaz, Utah. In a letter to the Editors of the Standard Examiner, on March 3, 2013, she thanked the paper and the reporter for the article covering the event. In part she said, "Ted Nagata, one of our panel members, stated a stark reality that after the four panel members die, there will be no survivors of the camp left to talk about the experience...this terrible mistake our government made will never happen again." Harold Lanier, resident, wrote a letter to the Editors of The Standard Examiner, on March 20, 2013, expressing his belief that Social Security recipients paid into that fund and should be entitled to get the benefits. An article, "Man's best reading buddy," about therapy dogs at Pioneer Elementary appeared on March 25, 2013. In partnership with Therapy Animals of Utah and United Way, two different therapy dogs visit the school for one hour twice a week. The students take turns in reading to the dogs, which, it is believed, helps students improve their literacy skills. Principal Lori Rasmussen said the kids love it! 111