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Tuesday, December 12, 1995 State The Spectrum Page A5 Community backs juvenile judge who slapped teen Alzheimer's test may tell risk of the disease Johansen's chambers in Price after a friend had called the judge to ask for help with a belligerent son. Johansen said he has made a point to find time for distraught par "(The slap) was done as a measured response for the circumstances and it was an inappropriate response. -Scott Johansen Seventh District Judge after receiving the reprimand. "No question about it: I would not do it again." But as Johansen was under investigation, he was surprised by a wave of calls and letters offering encouragement. As a four-term Emery County attorney before becoming a judge, he vividly recalls being at the center of public debate when he once prosecuted a county sheriff for sex abuse and declined to prosecute a schoolteacher on similar charges for insufficient evidence.

"I've been amazed in all my 17 years of public service, this is the first time I've done something this controversial with 100 percent support," said Johansen, who took the bench almost four years ago. By The Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY A juvenile court judge who slapped an unruly teenager has been quietly reprimanded by the judicial council but is receiving unprecedented support from his community. Seventh District Judge Scott N. Johansen of Castle Dale has apologized for the Sept. 5 incident and a panel of outside lawyers has determined that no charges will be filed.

But an outpouring of community support if not for the slap itself then for Johansen's overall abilities has started and moved the judge, a former Emery County prosecutor, who is no stranger to controversy. The incident occurred in Border patrol's By The Associated Press ents seeking advice. But this time, as the 16-year-old grew "belligerent and insulting" in the judge's chambers, Johansen knocked off the boy's hat and slapped his face. The boy's family has never complained, and in fact has thanked the judge for his help. Duke University in Durham, N.C..

who is coordinating a long-term dementia study in northern Utah's Cache County- Breitner was among experts asked by the Alzheimer's Association and the National Institute on Aging to make recommendations on the use of the test. The test identifies a gene involved in regulating cholesterol levels, and it is studied for its possible involvement in causing coronary artery disease. But the gene, known as apolipoprotein or APOE. also may be involved in the repair and maintenance of myelin, a fatty substance that surrounds nerve cells. Half of all people who reach 85 are expected to suffer from Alzheimer's.

An estimated 4 million Americans already have the disease, which progressively erodes a person's intellect. The cost of their care is estimated by medical professionals at $100 billion a year. By The Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY Nancy Carlston's father died with his intellect being destroyed by Alzheimer's disease. Now, her mother suffers from the ailment, and several aunts and uncles likewise have been stricken. It is a family medical history that makes Carlston fear she.

too, may someday develop the incurable dementia. Still, the 56-year-old Salt Lake County woman is not sure she wants to know what new testing procedures could tell her about her risk. A genetic test first used by scientists to detect susceptibility to heart disease is associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease. But the technology is sounding ethical alarms among scientists. "It's potentially an explosive issue.

One wants to be very careful about such matters," says John Breitner. an Alzheimer's researcher from Discount Golf mock detention exercise draws criticism the Immigration and Naturalization Service were on hand as three tents were set up inside portable fencing, designed to hold 1,000 people a day. The spot sits on mountainous terrain on U.S. Forest Service land. Computers were set up in two other tents nearby to hasten processing of mock detainees.

The compound, including portable flood lights, generators, radio antennas and portable toilets, was set up in eight hours. it's a very negative message out to the immigrant community," Jose Matus, director of the Arizona Rights Project. want to let the Mexican people know not welcome here and that 'We're deal with you in this And up these corrals and putting them like animals, that's a violation of rights," Matus said. TUCSON, Ariz. A mock detention exercise near Nogales designed to meet a potential mass influx of illegal immigrants wasn't intended to send a negative message to Mexico, U.S.

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The first, by a group of Wasatch Front lawyers and the Utah Attorney General's Office, indicated no crime had been committed. And last week, Johansen received a private reprimand from the Utah Judicial Council, officially resolving the incident. The slap "was done as a measured response for the circumstances and it was an inappropriate response," Johansen said the history of that area. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Survivors include six children: Dahl L.

(Laverna), Pocatello, Idaho; Jerry L. (Marie) of Las Vegas, Nevada; David W. (Marti) of Veyo, Utah; Ruth (Lloyd Leav-itt) of Veyo, Utah; Elna (Eugene) Jones of Houston, Texas; and Tonia Hatchett of Monument Valley, Utah; 36 grandchildren; 73 great grandchildren; one sister: Emeline Black; and one sister-in-law: Veda Lemmon. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and ten brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at noon in the Veyo LDS Chapel where friends may call Tuesday evening Jrom J-S p.m.

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He married Alberta Ruth Manary May 30, 1936 in Cleveland, Ohio. She preceded him in death July 7, 1977. A convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mr. Smith was a faithful home teacher and has been serving as a greeter in the Washington Fourth Ward. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and was very independent.

Graveside services will be held Ttjursrji day at 4 p.m. at the Washington City Cemetery under the direction of the Met-calf Mortuary. Nate Petty CEDAR CITY Nate Petty, 53, passed away Saturday, Dec. 9, 1995, at the Valley View Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born March 20, 1942, in Cedar City, Utah, to Nathan Alma Petty and Pearl Eddards.

He married Maye Dean Rosenberg on Sept. 22, 1962, in Las Vegas. Nate was a member of the Cedar City Elks Lodge and a member of the Bent Knife Outfit. Raised hell, three kids and a fine array of hogs. He was a great practical joker, He loved hunting and spending time at the farm with his boys and the grandkids.

He was a great leather craftsman repairing half the saddles in Iron County and anyone seen with a nice leather belt you know Nate made it. He was also a noted Utah Western Artist. His work was on display in a gallery in Salt Lake City. He was loved and will be missed by everyone who knew him. He is survived by his wife and three children, Natalie (Darren) Brown of Bountiful, Utah; Brandon (Pam) Petty and Ryan (Laurie) A.

Petty both of Cedar City, Utah; 5 grandchildren, Bren-non, Breanna, Braxton, Brandi, and Brecklee, three brothers, Rodeo (Roberta) Petty of Cedar City, Utah, Mac (Sharon) Petty of Henderson, Nevada, and Guy Petty of Castle Dale, Utah, and szsr fjJ i four sisters, Mrs. Gil (Peggy) Alvarez of Belle Flower, California, Mrs. Mike (Toni) Hornack of Chino, California, and Mrs. Earl (Joan) Paddock. He is preceded in death by a sister Dixie Stout.

Funeral service will be held Wednesday at noon at the LDS Rock Church. Friends may call Tuesday evening from p.m. and Wednesday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Southern Utah Mortuary. Interment will be in the Cedar City Cemetery.

Nina Zohner ST. GEORGE Nina Lemmon Zohner, born Feb. 16, 1909 to David W. and Rozet Gifford Lemmon in Springdale, Utah, died Dec. 10, 1995.

She married John H. Zohner Nov. 7, 1930 in the St. George Temple. She was raised in Springdale until she was 16, and they then moved to St.

George, where she finished her schooling. She was very active in the LDS Church, holding many positions, and doing temple work. Her favorite position in the church was working with the young women, but was best known for her wonderful and knowledgeable lesson in Relief Society. Nina lived in St. George in the 13th Ward area until 1993.

She loved the Zion Cliffs where she roamed as a young girl, having a vast knowledge of MORTUARY "Quality Service With Dignity" NINA ZOHNER -Funeral: Wed. Dec. 13, 12 Noon at Veyo LDS Chapel. -Visitations: Tue. 7-8 PM at Metcalf Mortuary Wed.

1:30 AM at Chapel prior to services. LLOYD GRAHAM -Graveside: Thur. Dec. 14, 2 PM at Toquerville Cemetery. -Visitation: Thur.

12 Noon to 1:30 PM at Metcalf Mortuary, St. George. HAROLD A. SMITH -Graveside: Thur. Dec.

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