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Show Uni llil Microfilming Corp. P Silt Jan iedmont Avenue Lake City,, Utah 8ul01 Hospital Happemgs (People (njeUpnoagi the scenes of the of the Hosoperation everyday pital is a most vital area which provides linen and laundry goods for the toal patient care of those persons who are hospitalized. Constantly, both the Hospital personnel and the Hospital patient receive neatly prepared and clean laundry goods as a routine course of care, and perhaps sometimes we all fail to realize what is behind it all. Behind the scenes of taking temperatures and looking after the immediate health needs is that vital service furnished in a and modern Laundry Department of our Hospital. Behind The laundry area of the Payson Hospital is one of the most functional departments. It is here that 12,000 pounds of laundry are washed per month making a total of 222,000 per year. Linen is first mended before entering into the cleaning process. Twyla McClellan is shown mending the linen prior to its being sorted. newly-construct- ed NEW FACILITY Late in June of this year the six and efficient hard-worki- laundry personnel moved their department (with the assistance of the contractor and our fine Hospital Engineer) from the basement of maternity wing to a facility in the southeast corner of the total Hospital structure. You probably noticed that there was considerable addition attached to the old east main entrance of the Hospital and this area is now housing the new laundry facility. Through wise architectural planning there has been built into this area special sky lights to provide good, natural lighting. The area includes an excellent receiving dock, the large, main wash and press room, a receiving and sorting area for dirty linens, a holding and distributing area for clean linens, a storage room, and a sewing room. The equipment in the laundry area includes two large commercial washing machines, two large dryers, the sheet mangle and presser, and . numerous utility carts for processing and moving of linen goods. Last year (1967) with an average monthly occupancy of 34.5 patients, the Laundry Department laundered in the old facility over 147,000 lbs. of linen, or about 12,000 lbs. per month. Of this amount it is interesting that over 4500 sheets are laundered each month which, of course, would be an equivalent amount to last in your home for over eight years. This year (1968) the program has increased to an average of 19,000 lbs. of linen laundered each month, or it is expected that 220,000 lbs. will be laundered In order to during the year. launder this amount each month, the six employees work an avnewly-construct- ed Louise Thomas is shown before the large washers and dryers entering the laundry into its cleaning cycle. ' erage of 950 hours per month and the total cost of operation (including salaries and all laundry supplies) is over $1400 per month. Mildred Jackson is shown at the linen shelves ready to assign linens to the respective areas of the hospital. in E Citizens Asked to Comment The peaceful community of Payson has reached a point in its history when the citizens of this city must make an important decision. A decision by the way which will affect the growth pattern of this city probably for some time in the future. A group of sincere, concerned citizens are taking a hard calculated look at the possible alternative course of action which the city might select. Unfortunately, many people are criticising the efforts of this group, even before they have had a chance to present their program. Chamber of Commerce President Dennis Dixon is chairman of the group which is attempting in an organized manner to gather the information needed before trying to make a decision on the possible program best suited to follow in the redevelopment and expansion of the city business district. Some of the possiblities presently being explored are: The following of an 1880 period theme similar to that being used on the north side of the Salt Lake ZCMI store. A modern customer shopping mall created by blocking off the two major business blocks to automobile traffic and having planters, fountains and benches with parking areas provided in the center of the business blocks and adjacent to the area for automobiles. A possible western theme with hitching posts and wooden walk ways such as is being in Arizona. Thinking that possibly the older style light poles might be used to work into a business development theme, the group requested that the city officials extend them the courtesy of waiting until their group completes its research study before removing them from Main Street. The committee feels that Payson has many buildings and homes in the area that could be very valuable in expressing a unique pioneer heritage image of quiet elegance and dignity. They would like to see the community operate guided tours in the summer that would visit the local pioneer homes, our picturesque canyon and colorful orchards, where the history of the development of the Mormon pioneer culture could be illustrated and explained. Tours could also be conducted in the fall, possibly as horseback riding trips to see the brilliant leaves or on ski mobiles in tthe winter time to tour the farms and ski trails in their winter majesty. With our attractive community park and the distinctive, unique pioneer culture, we could develop these factors into something that our entire community could support with pride. There are many fine business buildings in our downtown area that could easily be developed into as fine a business community as any in the area, if we just capitalize on our native uniqueness in a unified development program. To gain united community wide support, however, we need the opinions and ideas of the whole spectrum of community feeling. At two public meetings on planning for development too few people showed enough civic concern to appear and let their feelings known. Listed atthebottom of this editorial is a suggestion blank which can be filled out and dropped into a box which will be provided at the Payson Chronicle office or may be handed to Continued on Back Page HOSPITAL IS A CITY When we stop to realize all that is happening behind stage w e realize that a hospital is truly a little city itself as so many different services are constantly moving forward to provide the needs of those who may come to the Hospital for care. The Laundry Department is another one of those special services that are most vitally needed and too little appreciated. This is just another one of these many services that makes up the total planned programs for the operation of a fine modern hospital in a modern era. APPRECIATION MUNITIES TO COM- Tabernacle Final papers have been sign- City officials Monday night at City Council meeting, with acceptance made by Mayor Lamar Losser. Stanley Wilson, director of the Payson Senior Citizens Group, when informed of the final agreement, said work would commence immediately on renovation and clean-u- p of the building. General Authorities of the church have given a long-terlease on the tabernacle to the city at one dollar a year. The building will be converted into a center for Senior Citizens activities and for use of other groups desiring its use. m Quartette Sings At State Fair bus and several automo65 Senior Citizens to the State Fair last Wednesday, Sept. 18, according to Stanley Wilson, supervisor. The men and women spent the day enjoying outdoor events at the bandstand, viewing exhibits and later attended a performance of the beautiful and spectacular Holiday on Ice. A Payson group was presented at the program sponsored by the Utah State Council on Aging, with a male quartette composed of Horace Burton, Luther Carlisle, Rulon Hill and Milton Drollinger singing vocal numbers. Crista Amos was piano accompanist and J. D. Christensen was director. A Proudly displaying the beautiful plaque won at the Municipal Convention are members of the Goshen Beautification Committee. L to r: Boyd Burraston, Mrs. Boyd Burraston, Sheila Jensen, Mayor Evelyn Kirk, W. W. Hickman, Chairman; Tab Fowler, They also received a $500 check for garnering first place honors. SSoNllCff 0ms Opportunties To Register Before Election Named Coordinator Of Indian Seminaries Ernest Olson, son of Mr. and C. Garth Olson of 340 West 4th South has been accepted as area coordinator of Ft. Apache Indian Seminaries, according to William E. Ber-re- tt. Mrs. Administrator Seminaries TKeetyuvi 7KecAutt and Institutes of Religion. Born in Payson, Utah, April 29, 1943, he graduated from Payson High School. He received his B.S. degree in Recreational education in 1967 from Brigham Young University and also his M.S. degree in 1968. After serving in the South- west Indian Mission from 4, Mr. Olson has served as elders quorum president, Priesthood advisor, stake MIA board and as executive secretary for the home teaching committee. He is married to the former Marion Burr ofSusanville, California. Payson and Spanish Fork residents who could not vote in the primary election because they were not registered as voters will have four opportunities to register before the Nov. 5 general election. According to Mark F. Boyack, Utah County clerk, registration days will be Oct. 14,15, 29 and 30. Local residents may register for the election on any of these dates at the registration agent for their voting district. Those persons who have moved since the last election may transfer registration at any time more than 10 days before the election. Those who voted in either of the last two elections are already registered and need not 1962-196- to acquaint readers with business people on Payson's Main Street One in a series Aa-ro- and Todd Joseph age three. He has served his church as an Athletic Director and Boy Scout Master in the MIA. He served his country during the Korean War in the Air Force. He served in both the and Pacific battle Atlantic areas. His tour of duty took him around the world twice. Mr. Wilcock has worked as a chemist at the Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Company, Geneva, as an engineer over a flat belt at theH.K. Porter Company at Nephi and as an insurance and car salesman. He has chosen as his lifes Industry drive for Joe Wilcock We congratulate Joe Wilcock as Merchant of the Week. He has recently opened Jolly Joes Tire Shop at 105 Street in Payson. South Main Mr. Wilcock is a native of Payson. He is the son of Lorin and Pansie Wicock. He received his early education in the schools of Payson and then attended Snow College and the Brigham Young University. He is married to the former Shirlee Jensen. They are the parents of three children: Teri Jo, seven; Tamara Lynne, five; the future. We wish to offer hearty congratulations to Goshen for this outstanding and noteworthy achievement and wish them success on forthcoming projects. Awarded Ribbons At Art Exhibit Mrs. Neva Schramm and Mrs. Dorothy Christensen were ribbons at the Utah State Fair Senior Citizens Art Exhibit for their outstanding oil paintings. Both have been members of the art class sponsored by the Payson Senior Citizens Group. Goshen, classified in division was under 800 population, awarded first prize. With a population of 426, they amassed bull2,000 man hours and dozer hours in the beautification project. 41 old barns and 13 old homes were torn down and burned and 425 truckloads of trash hauled away. Other committee members are Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Burraston and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jensen. They all agree, that this is just a start because in working for a goal and making a success, not only makes a better city, but gives everyone the urge and spurs them on to do bigger and better things in 1, biles carried some Nebo Stake will be held Saturday September 28. Anything is' The American Legion Membership Dance will be held Saturday, September 28th at 8:00 p.m. in the Legion Hall. Dance to the best music in town. There will be no admission charge. The City of Goshen did it again when the Mayor, Evelyn Kirk, accompanied by the Cleanup Committee Chairman, W.W. Hickman and Vice Chairman Talbert Fowler traveled to Salt Lake City to receive a beauti-full- v engraved plaque and $500 check for the Most Improved in Landscaping Improvement. The presentation was made by E.E. Hawks, at the Municiple League Convention Banquet held at the Terrace, 404 South Main Street. tract to Payson ATTENTION!!! Am. Legion Dance To be held Saturday Number 39 Ikvmd ed in connection with the new project to turn Nebo Stake Tabernacle into a Senior Citizens and Cultural Center. Reed J. Money, president of Nebo Stake, presented the con- Saturday appreciated. Articles should be at the old Tabernacle by 10:00 a.m Saturdaymorning. Sacks are available at ward meeting houses or you may contact Gladys Wilson for them. Thursday, September 26, 1968 Given Deseret Industry Drive Deseret 84651 Senior Citizens News In bringing these period Hospital Happening features to our readers the intent is to bring understanding and appreciation to the citizens of our communities of what they have in their fine Hospital. It is hoped that you appreciate these informational items which should help to keep you informed about your Hospital and help you to remember that this is your Hospital - people caring for people! To be held Payton, Utah Votumn DOOM creed the Jayceee Creed: I believe that faith in God gives meaning and purpose to human life. Jolly Joes Tire Service will be open daily from 7 a.m. until the early evening hours. His services will include recapping, whole sale in tires and service station. - NOTICE -To Gold Star All Gold Mothers Star Mothers or their daughters are asked to get in contact with District Commander Vivian Montague, Payson, Utah. American Legion And Auxiliary Holds District Meeting District meeting for the American Legion and American Auxiliary was held at the Memorial Building on September 20. District Commander Vivian Montague was in charge and conducted the meeting. Colors were advanced by Francis Beiders, Laura Shepherd, and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lofgreen. Mrs. Lon Wilde and her daughters, Mrs. Beulah Jex and Elaine Peay, entertained with musical selections. Separate meetings were then conducted for legionairs and auxilliary members. District President, Afton Oborn, was in charge and she turned the meeting over to Dept. President, Etta Nelson. She spoke on this being a golden year, the 50th anniversary for the organization and announced that a special party will beheld in honor of this occasion at the Terrace Ballroom on March 15. National committee woman, Hazel Ransom, reported on the national convention. Thelma Moriaty reported on Jr. activities and Barbara William reported on communications and the Golden Mike awards. Senior members voted for Lawrence Welk for this award and Junior members cast their votes for the Monkeys. Six departments were represented at this district meeting. Refreshments were served by the Spanish Fork post. O(It ft tuurv Albert D. Kenison If I am friendly and help my neighbors, they will be friendly in return. This is the creed of our Farmer Friend for today. We wish to recognize Albert D. Kenison who is numbered among the progressive farmers of the Payson area. Mr. Kenison is the son of Thomas and Mary Ellen Kenison. He was born and reared in the Uintah Basin in the town of Talmage, He is a graduate of the Roosevelt High School. Albert was 17 when his father died and he took over the Kenison farm and worked it for a number of years assisting his mother in the rearing of younger brothers and sisters. Albert Kenison is married to the former Anna Burton. She also was born and reared in Talmage. They are the parents of eight children: Alan Kenison of Spanish Fork; Dale who is in Vietnam; Mary Lynn a teacher in the Provo City Schools; Karen, 15; Marvin, 10; Gordon, 8; Blain, 6 and they have a foster Indian child, Farah Lou Chatte. Mr. Kenison served many years in the Bishopric of the Payson West Ward. He was also Superintendent of the Sunday School and at the present time he is Superintendent of the YMMIA. He farms 185 acres of irrigated land and until recently he .operated a dairy herd. He plans to feed beef this year. The Kenisons came to Payson 15 years ago from the Basin and they soon learned to love the Valley. Payson is now home to them. SHOP when THE MOON GLOWS... Flora Lee Apartments pictured after many improvements. -- Beautiful Flora Lee Apts. This view of the Flora Lee Apartments, 35 North 100 East shows the great improvement to the building since purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Leland Daley over a year ago. Newest addition is the railing around the porch on the upper floor. Rocks along the ditch bank make an attractive setting for manv varieties of flowers and plants. The old Opera House, once the heart beat of the community, is shown to the left of the apartment house. Both remain majestic landmarks near the center of the business district. The Opera House is now used as a storehouse by Intermountain |