I . Pl 10 UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. November . 1 996 Be prepared before driving UBMC Board votes to open an By pharmacy out-patie- nt half E. Whiting all three pharmacies in the black. Local pharmacists have aleo questioned whether the hospital would be competing against them on an even playing field. LeBaron says the board has been sensitive to the concerns expressed in the community, but had to consider opening an outpatient pharmacy to keep pace with changes in the health care industry such as the decrease in In an eight-to-on- e vote, members of the Uintah Basin Medical Center Board of Director decided last week to move foreword with plane to open a pharmacy. Board member Gordon Snow cast the lone vote in opposition. Others voting in last Thursday's monthly board meeting included Harry Fiel dated. Dr. Wayne Stewart, full-servi- out-patie- nt Owen VanTassell, the typical Duchesne Arrowchis, County Commissioner Curtis Dastrup. Gayle Hamilton, Gale Young, and Dr. Hal Mitchell. The hasnt board out-patie- nt yet determined if they will operate the pharmacy as part of a lease the space to a private interest or if they will own it themselves and hire their own That decision is pharmacist. expected to be made in an upcoming board meeting. Joint-ventur- the for Space e, coffers. In addition to being a very viable money maker for the hospital, the board looked at the service an pharmacy would provide to the public, particularly to those in outlying areas of Duchesne and Uintah Counties. Board member Harry Fieldsted was critical of the wait which many ill people sometimes are out-patie- nt planned pharmacy was included in the new which the hospital addition recently completed. The proposal had been seriously discussed for the past three months, said Brad LeBaron, UBMC hospital faced with while prescriptions filled pharmacies in IGA and and said he felt that administrator. The hospital boards proposal to pharmacy was open an met with opposition (horn local pharmacists and store owners, as well as citizens who felt the addition of a third pharmacy in Roosevelt had the potential to close one of the two existing pharmacies. Ellen Rawlings told board Buckle Up and Save A Life! the that while community is supportive of the hospital, the new addition and the services it provides, there are a lot of strong feelings against hospital allowing the county-owne- d to compete against private pharmacies. Statistics compiled getting at the Stewarts, increased competition would only result in better service for area. out-patie- nt members length of hospitalization for most patients -to maintain a strong bottom line. Six yean ago, services (those which did not include hospitalization) accounted for 30 percent of the hospital's revenue picture, LeBaron stated, today they make up 66 percent of the money coming into hospital Smiley this Thanksgiving holiday The Utah Safety Council flashlight, blanket, warning flares, estimates that three people will die scraper with brush, tow chain, in par crashes over the upcoming jumper cables, shovel, candle, Thanksgiving Weekend. To help matches and lastly, two qprpet remnants. A carpet remnant is keep motorists safe this holiday useful to gain traction if you weekend and throughout the winter, the Utah Safety Council offers become stuck. Place the remnants these winter driving tips. in front of the driving wheels and Brush all the snow off your then slowly drive over them. windshield, windows, mirrors, roof,' Traveling With Children hood and trunk, so that you have Always ensure children are buckled properly at all times. When dear vision at ail times. 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Driving Checklist, call the Utah 0 or Have an emergency kit in Safety Council at -- 3943 outside Salt Lake your car at all times in case of an number was displayed on air. emergency. An ideal kit contains a Metro. During the week of October 20 QVC alzo filmed tourist and through October 26, mare than historic attractions in tha state to fifty Utah companies were chosen A to represent the state and sell showcase during the broadcasts. To make the show a success, their products to 56 million households. QVCs Quest for the entire state had to work said Joe Jenkina, America's Beet: Utah Week" was a together, week-lon- g series of shows that executive director cf DGED. It provided that opportunity to the took a team effort of state and Utah vendors. Not only did the local government agencies, shows highlight Utah producta, An Emery County man has Farm Bureau Federations 78th working with individual but they also gave the viewers businesses to promote Utahs bean judged the winner of tha annual meeting in Nashville, information about Utah tourist image as an entrepreneurial Utah Farm Bureaus Young Tennessee, January 1997, to locations and events. hotbed and as a great place to Farmer and Rancher Discussion in tha national YFAR compete The products ranged from visit Meet Contest. Discussion Meet Contest. The books and candy to high-en- d Utah Week is the seventh According to UFB President winner of that contest receives a stereo speakers and dolls. During stop in QVCs search fin- the Ken Ashby. Kaah Winn, Ferron, new pick-u- p truck from the Utah broadcasts, over 20 Utah newest producta and services from was judged the winner of the who sponsors the National Dodge, Young sold-out" of the both established businesses and annual contest, which testa Fanner and Rancher Awards products contestants knowledge of currant tities originally ordered from individual entrepreneurs during The locations for each iaauaa and their other finalists included the Discovery Tour." All of agricultural were equally diverse. Small the 10 ehowe during Utah Week' anility to discuss them in a first runner-u- p Kathryn Crandall, Utah towns such as Fillmore and were broadcast live via The and reasoned manner. Springvillo, a partner with her QVC convincing Providence were choeen to give Local-t- he The state finale were held, and hiubond in a family ranching worlds self only QVC viewers a cozy, hometown contained mobile television studio announcement made at tha Utah operation. Other finalists ware Farm Bureau's 80th annual Marti Jensen, a partner with her feeling. Locations in southern fully equipped with Utah were man geared toward convention, November 21, in Salt husband in a Duchesne crqping 2 satellite technology including the scenic and cultural side of the dishes, 8 Lake City. and Steve Archibald, a 44 a cameras, input state. During each of the Utah audio console Winn, who is a partner in the from Beneon. The state tiryman and 60 video toll-free San Rafael Ranch with his wife, discussion meet concludes a shows, the Travel Council monitors. basted three other process which begins contests at Valeria, contestants in winning the the county level, Own proceeds to competition, and receiving a $500 regional meets before ending with check from the Utah Farm Bureau a state finals each year at the Insurance company, $500 from tha Utah Farm Bureaus annual auto-pedestri- an of the meeting. Dodge Truck Division all and an Chrysler Corporation, expense-pai- d trip to the American Utah vendors score big on QVC shopping network 262-540- Finalist Duchesne Woman Emery man wins farm bureau discussion meet contest 4-- 8, - E by state-of-the-a- rt independent pharmacists predicted that there nmply arent enough prescriptions to go around to keep Public Service Announcement by the Uintah Banin Standard Child hurt in A message about isrft furnace that your air. hot just Clean or replace filters about every Safe and efficient. f Natural gas is a clean, sate, economical and evident other month. Check the blower The fuel. belt and oil the only combustion from a -i. properly adjusted furnace are heat, ftv (if required). Make sure blower water vapor and carbon dioxide. To is "v materials from tfre furnace area. Make sure the vent system is clear and Get a checkup. undamaged. 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Jenkins, Executive Director of the Utah Department of Community and Economic Development, has announced his resignation, effective December 31. Jenkins has held the position for four years. "With a continued robust in economy Utah, low, unemployment at a and job growth outpacing other states, I nave accomplished my goals. It is time to return to the private sector, where my roots are." 40-ye- ar In accepting Jenkins' resignation. Governor Mike Leavitt praised his service to the state. Under Joe's leadership, our economy diversified. has grown Joe has and also emphasized the importance of nurturing and developing strong communities for our future quality (tf life." Jenkins has spent 14 years in government service, including throe years as a state legislator, seven years as Mayor of Provo, and four years at D.CILD. He cites several accomplishments at the department, the Utah including the creation-oBusiness Resource Network, which supports Utahs entrepreneurs and small businesspeople; the creation of destination travel and tourism programs to enhance the state's commitment to rural Utah; and continuing the effort to open doors for Utah companies to export their products. Under Jenkins direction, the state also attracted large, medium and small firms to relocate or open new facilities in Utah. "More than 200,000 jobs have been created in Utah during the past four years," says Jenkins. "Our original challenge was how to build an economy and then how to sustain it It is clear that managing growth will be the next challenge. Governor Leavitt's office will begin the search for Jenkins' replacement immediately. 722141:40 ! properly. 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