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Show THE LEHI FREE PRESS Pink Ladies Reflect on Successful Year "It is a pleasure to serve with such dedicated ladies who give of their time and talents for our Auxiliary," Mrs. Virgie Anderson, president of the Pink Ladies Auxiliary, said this week as she noted the projects completed by the group during the " n ii r- - ot the American Fork Hospital spring of 1974, according to hospital officials. CONSTRUCTION progressing and is is ii expected to be completed in the Finest Service and Care is the Aim of American Fork Hospital The American Fork Hospital continued to provide patients with the finest service and care in 1973. New and better equipment and facilities are the constant goal of hospital personnel, R. McTague, administrator, pointed "we strive for personal, and competent care for Wayne hospital out, as friendly patients and their families." doctors and nurses in quick detection of changes in skin color and respiration of the baby. A new treat was also added for patients in all areas of the hospital with the installation of colored television for entertainment while convalescing. Communications in the hospital received a boost with installation of an improved and more versatile telephone system which greatly reduces switchradio board load. A which gives "us contact with all hospitals and ambulances in the state of Utah was also installed," Mr. McTague said. The theme of National Hospital Week, which we observed in May, truly expresses our objective: "Your Hospital , . A Caring Community - Your Health . .Our Common Concern." The governing body, the administrator and the staff all join together to wish everyone the best in Seasons Greetings and a wish for a prosperous and healthy New Year. an area, medical records and pharmacy. Also included in the new wing are a central supply area, physical therapy facilities, rooms emergency, and morgue. large room for future laboratory expansion is also included. Completion date for the $400,000 project is March A 1, 1974. Services of the hospital are being expanded with the co- nstruction and remodeling project now underway. The new construction, which is located on the east side of the present facility, includes the addition of Officials noted that during the year, the Obstetrics Department installed an infrared radiant heater that is used in the delivery room to keep newborn babies warm. It aids two-wa- Hunter Safety Course Scheduled TV A joint venture in teaching hunter safety to youths in four states will get underway next month, when the annual hunter safety television training begins. Hunter safety inst- ructors from Idaho, Montana and Wyoming will join Utah's A. Lee Robertson in the weekly series aired over KUED, which reaches those states via cable. Trainees must register with their own state, since, at the end of the series, each state will supervise its own tests and issue its own certificates. Registration for the course, which will be aired at 7:30 p.m. each Tuesday from January 8 through May 21, must be accomplished by January 7, 1974:Utah youngsters should send name, birth date, age, address, zip code and phone number, along with a $1 fee to cover cost of material and postage to Hunter Safety TV, Utah State Division of Wildlife Resources, 1596 West North Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah 84116. Subject matters to be covered in the program include outdoor wilderness survival, wildlife conservation, and marksmanship and firearms handling. Upon completion of the series, those students who have watched all 20 programs will be scheduled for a field test, written test and firing qualification y . test by a certified instructor. It is anticipated that certification of students will be completed prior to June 1. Utah state law requires all persons under 21 years of age to hold a hunter safety Certificate of Competency before they can purchase a hunting license. In the past ten years, the hunter safety program has reduced firearms accidents in Utah by 75 percent. to Auxiliary meetings. Key personnel of the hospital and outside guests are invited to speak to the Pink Ladies on subjects in the health field pertaining to theirarea of service. them A number of projects are conducted during the year with proceeds going to year. "Our volunters have donated the hospital. Number one on the over 19,000 hours in service to list this year was the Pink the hospital this year," Mrs. Ladies Cookbook which features Anderson said, adding there are favorite recipes of the Pink 65 Pink Ladies and 30 Ladies and hospital personnel. Candystripers who serve. They The cookbook was a year in the come from the four communmaking and went on sale at the ities of American Fork, Lehi, Christmas boutique. The boutique featured homePleasant Grove and Alpine, and work in nearly all of the depart- made baked goods (many of which were made from recipes ments of the hospital. Projects of the Auxiliary have in the cookbook) as well as included presentation of a book many lovely handmade items. to all patients in the Pediatrics The Pink Ladies quilt commitWard which helps them to un- tee, with help from Auxiliary derstand why they are in the members, made 15 baby quilts, hospital and what their doctor one queen sized quilt, four and nurses are trying to do for regular size quilts and 34 pair of them. Puppets are also made by pillow cases during the year. Auxiliary members and given to The pillow cases were embroithe small children who are dered and finished with crocheted edges by the ladies. A lovely patients in the hospital. the of the afaghan was also made by the publication Through "Pink Ladies Spot Light", cur- Auxiliary members. The Auxiliary donated $3,000 rent events and communication among the Auxiliary members toward purchase of a heart machine to be is maintained. In the "Spot Light", the Pink Ladies are in- used in the hospital Intensive formed of events in the hospital Care unit. and of any changes that need to Auxiliary members also continued their project to send holbe known. Personal contact is made with iday babies home in bright members monthly to invite Christmas stockings. All babies fund-raisin- g born beginning Dec. 15 went home in the gay wrappings. "Our hospital is currently expanding and adding an addition. W will be anxious for any assignments we may be privileged to do. We are proud of our hospital and the service it renders our community," Mrs. Anderson said. She continued, "I speak for all our volunteers when I say how ' THURSDAY. DEC 20, 1973 by the community. Assisting the president in dir- much we appreciate Mr. Wayne McTague, our hospital administrator. His door is always open to us. We also appreciate Betty ecting Auxiliary activities are, Beth Harding, president-elect- ; Donna Chilton, secretary; and Electa Smith, treasurer. our McTague, who is so gracious and kind to all of us." Mrs. Anderson, on behalf of the Pink Ladies, wished everyone a happy holiday season and expressed appreciation for the support given the Auxiliary '.- -. -;: '- None of us can keep another from having a bad opinion of us, but we can make sure it isn't true. - ;- four-monit- The Thhkk Kincs, attributed to Giuseppe Saniniurtino. Polychrome terracotta, wood, fabric, tow and wire and silver-gil- t. 4l" to l.V high. Italian (Neapolitan! 2nd half of 18th century. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, gift of Loretta H. Howard. Peace on Earth KT? rfT I It is with a deep fee ineo nf ooratitnrlp - that we greet yon 'Wthis ,; Happy Season. ifjM Jackpot Boasts Free Taxi Service So taxis in Richland, Washington, per a boastful announcement, will take senior citizens to places within the city for 40 cents a head? That's 70 cents off the regular price. Taxpayers of the city foot "fc-- ' r'ft. VVisbes that total (175 riders have made 2000 trips since the program started in July) of $600 a month Many thanks and deep appreciation in subsidy. Norm Taylor's Ha! Jackpot's taxis will take anyone, of any age, any place in Auto Body Shop town for nothing. That includes passengers and their luggage to and from the airport, players and equipment to and from the golf course. The taxis are provided as a community service by Cactus Pete's and Barton's 93 Shurtz Auto Hiway casinos. 91 (crossroads) 5 - To all the friends we have had the pleasure of serving wishes for a warm, family-fille- d holiday. - d, Jo's Fashions " t There's no holding back the wishes we have rounded up for 4444444. CHRISTMAS 444444 GREETINGS 4444444444 44 4444 4444 44444444 44444444 444 44444 444444 ur hearty good wishes to you and your family at this happy time of the yeai. May hearts be filled with faith. To good friends, patrons, our appreciation. May (he gaiety and glee of this holiday season brighten the hearts and homes of our friends. Thanks for your loyalty. We appreciate and value your friendship and patronage. STAKE RELIEF SOCIETY PRESIDEICY Peck Building Supply N.S. & Beda Ron & Ken Hutch's Hutch and Marie you. Enough to fill a corral with happiness Thanks, folks! 6 as&fam Pioneer Market Doyle Kohler - Owner, Manager m V 3t |