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Show - NEW TIMES - JANUARY 1993 8— County Pu bltc Health Cl I me Did you know that Grand County provides for well-baby and well-child care visits on a sliding scale fee? The minimal charge is five dollars, and it takes a sizable income to match the $30 average doctor fee. Last month I visited briefly with Christine Brown, R.N. at our local health department. She is our local public health nurse (and is also known as Tina Brown, R.N., school We talked for awhile about the health issues of Grand County kids. She said that the biggest health problem is dental decay. So she has put together the “Smile Factory,” a dental health kit which is available on loan to the community. Our local teachers often check out the giant teeth and brush to use in class. The second major health concern seems to be upper respiratory problems. The staff at the Health Department were terrific—friendly, caring, and nurse). I was impressed with what she eager to help and still respect our and her office have to offer us. choices. Tina Brown told me to pop in any time and she’d peek into our ears for free! So remember you don’t need to wait weeks to take care of that required physical, just pop into the Health Department at 471 S. Main Sreet #4 or, better yet, call 259-5602 for more info or an appointment. A variety of health maintenance services are provided from cradle into retirement. The well-baby visits begin with your newborn and are recom- mended every six months until two. From two on through adolesence, once a year. The services offered are strictly well-child visits/physicals. In the event of any problem, you and your child will be referred to a doctor. Head-to-toe physicals include urine test (for protein and sugar tolerance), fingertip hematocrit, blood pressure, vision and hearing screens, —Jil Kulander projects and the road supervisor position. These will be handled at the next meeting. NEW BUSINESS: Mynoa Williams suggested that when the well is put in on the town lot a hand pump be installed to be used by Castle Valley residents in emergency situations. It would make life easier for those with well problems also. This suggestion was very well supported by the meeting participants, and it will be pursued by the Town Lot Committee. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION: Michael Glover and Susan Ulery were appointed to fill vacant seats on the PC. Terms on the PC have been changed from five (5) to three (3) years, effective 1993. Chairman Don Mabey reported that the PC is in the process of reviewing the CV Master Plan. Don also stressed the need to plan ahead for our municipal wells and to obtain any newly enacted state regulations which POA/Town Council might affect us. NEXT MEETING: February 3, Meeting of January 6, 1993 1993: POA 6:30 p.m., Town Council 7 p.m., Fire House. —Wilma Welch opmental test is given. Should your ROAD SUPERVISOR: A meeting is forthcoming to review the job description for the position of Road Supervisor between the POA, Town Council, and the Road Supervisor. They will outline the duties and responsibilities for the position, now that the CIB culvert placement project child need a sports physical, they can is nearing completion. the others do on the paper. You’ll find do that too. All immunizations are offered for a minimum charge of three dollars. (This is also where you will Prioritizing of road projects for 1993 and the need for more communication between the TC, POA, and the need to obtain your school deferment Road Supervisor was stressed. for immunizations.) While they do ROAD REPORT: Due to illness the road supervisor was unable to attend the meeting. More questions were asked about proposed road my check for a subscription attached. I was wondering if the paper would carry a listing of Castle Valley artisans and professionals—electrical, backhoe, bricklayers, and the like, to use as a reference for us out-of-towners and residents alike. Maybe the Quik growth and nutritional assessments, ear, nose and throat as well as respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, and developmental evaluations. For children under five the Denver devel- offer limited walk-in visits (11:00- 11:45), it will mean less waiting for you if you schedule an appointment. —LETTERS— to The Times To the staff, Thanks for all the work you and Ads were made for this, but I was thinking more of a directory. It is much easier to deal with someone who lives in CV if I want backhoe work or whatever done on CV land. Maybe a Castle Valley Inn For the best real out west. Eric Thomson & Lynn Forces Thomson 801-259-6012 CVSR 2602. Moon. Uton 8453 survey sheet of talents could be circulated via the paper. I really like the community feeling of CV, but it is difficult to become acquainted when you live out of town. Just a thought anyways . . . Happy holidays. Mike Dege (#383 Homestead), 9547 S. Flint Dr., Sandy 84094. Thanks, Mike, for letting us know what you want. Others seem to think it's a good idea too. We'll do our best. |
