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Show WASHINGTON COUNTY NEWS That Giving Spirit 1 A Portrait of Dixie's Volunteers J DMC encourages blood donations FRIDAY, JULY M, 1M7 missoms I&0JDDJAW.NI ST. GEORGE - While the summer vacation brings free time and family trips to many local residents, it has meant a slump in normal donations at Dixie Medical Center's Blood Bank. According to Jess Prisbrey, Medical Technologist and Supervisor of the Blood Bank, 50-- 1 60 units of blood are needed each month and current donation levels of around 110 units means the Pioneer Rodeo Days Prices effective thru July 28, 1987 1 Gsorgt and Evalyn Jay are Monday mornings happy team. At age 72 and after two total times at the Dixie Medical Center hip replacements he felt it best to when Evelyn and George Jay show step down from the coaching job. up as volunteers in the snack bar. Everybody should find some George starts good things cooking way to serve the public," Evelyn and Evelyn helps with short orders. said. Its a way of returning some They not only provide food for of the blessings we have of living here. There is so much happiness people who work at the hospital but help make it easier for family in doing for others and volunteermembers and others who may ing is such a good way to help. Its have long waits or anxious moreally nice to work together as a ments there. couple, too. She added, When I spent so George's com chowder and potato salad are popular items every much time as a pink lady, George Monday; it's a known fact that decided to come along and see many people come there just for how he could help, too. Then I dehis specialties. In addition to their cided Id Ieam to play golf with Monday assignment, George him, and it has been a happy expeserves as treasurer and Evelyn is rience for us both. One good thing about their work recording secretary of the auxilis that all monies from the snack iary. Evelyn is one of three charter bar are returned to use in the hospimembers who still work at the tal. For example, all the televisions hospital. In 1974 Evelyn, Laura sets in the building were bought Congrove and Lillian Andrus were with snack bar funds. Fundraisers among the 20 original volunteers have also provided money to decorecruited by Minnie Pittman. All rate the waiting rooms, womens three are still going strong and lovsection and other places of need. ing their work there, Evelyn says. The Jays have a daughter, Julie The Jays are also involved with the Washington County AssociaAnn, who lives with them. They tion for Retarded Citizens. George also have two grandchildren. Bewas on the board of directors until sides volunteering through ast year and for many years he R.S.V.P., they are involved in coached the Special Olympics church and temple work. Two weekend activities set ST. GEORGE St George Community Programs is sponsoring two events for Pioneer Day weekend: 'The? first 'is' 'the? annual pioneer history slide program at dusk tonight at the gkzebo ihVer-'- 1 non Worthen Park. The program will be presented by naturalist, Bart Anderson, and will feature photographs of Lynne Clark. The second event is a hike to see the cable works on Ca- ble Mountain ' in Zion National ' Park on Saturday morning. Those six-mi- le who want to participate in the hike are asked to meet at the Arts Center, 86 S. Main St., at 8 a.m. FRYER BREASTS 990 hospital must suppliment its supply from other Intermountain Health Care facilities, primarily LDS Hospital. We can always provide for the needs of the local community and any emergency situation, that's the advantage of being affiliated with IHC, but we hope to do it through our own local donors," Prisbrey said. Unfortunately, summer is traditionally a slower period for donations. Prisbrey noted that the SWEET CORN 6 MHWMMfOa ST. GEORGE Jess Prisbrey, supervisor of the DMC Blood the Bank, hopes community will increase current donation levels. some people think, there is absoThe Blood Bank wasoriginally started in 1984 to insure a supply lutely no danger of acquiring AIDS com- by donating blood, he said. He assured that medical practices at DMC require the use of only sterile disposable drawing equipment, so the donor can feel secure in knowing that no contamination will take place. The second issue involves what is knows as an autologous donation - that is, having blood drawn for use in ones own future scheduled surgery. Indicating that this can be a legitimate option for people concerned about any risks from using blood supplied from the Blood Bank, Prisbrey explained that it does require a physicians order and the proper lead time for recovery before surgery. While all blood drawn at DMC and other facilities is now routinely screened for AIDS and Hepatitis, a minute risk factor is still present, and for those individuals who are concerned, autologous donation is a service that we provide. In fact, weve seen a seven-fol- d increase in this option in the last year. religious organizations. Commenting about the general impact of AIDS on the Blood Bank, Prisbrey noted that two issues require clarification. Contraiy to what Schooigets use permit ST. GEORGE - Zion School for Children received approval for a one-yeconditional use permit from the St. George Planning of fresh blood (less than five days old) for local newborns because they generally cant tolerate normal supplied blood that may be kept up to 35 days, Prisbrey said. That local concern and the excellent response the community has provided to date keeps him optimistic, he said. Well weather the slump if people in ourcommumity just stop and think and respond like they always have in the past, he concluded. Community members who wish to donate blood may do so on any Thursday at the regular times, and may call the Hospital Blood Bank to have any questions answered. 490 LB. Western Family-- 8 count BUNS HOT 390 25 lbs. Western Family SUGAR 649 Western Family 16 oz blended APPLESAUCE 3 FOR 1 00 Fresh, crisp RADISHES BUNCHES THE CAR DOCTOR We Heal SickCars $1 00 Stokelys, quart GATORADE 790 673-677- 3 Family pack, lean GROUND BEEF REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST Commission Tuesday evening. The permit will allow the school to operate in its temporaiy location in an apartment building at 55 South 200 East until the school's permanent quarters are built at 1100 East and approximately 650 South. Pamela McCoy, director of the school, said construction of permanent quarters for the school ears Country Style. SPARE RIBS 6 CURT SNARR R.M.T. ar should begin within die next lb. Fresh vir aof HI ttoato 000 munity has traditionally been very responsive in meeting the growing needs of the Blood Bank. Last 1 year, our needs were around 20 units per month, but with the increased services and actual utilization, the needs have grown. Its a simple fact of growth. The Blood Bank holds weekly blood draws at the hospital on Thursdays from 3 to 6:45 p.m., and periodic blood drives are held for Dixie College, civic groups, and HOLISTIC BODYWORK Shiatsu Accupressure NATURAL THERAPIST $109 Nutrition Herbology CONTACT THE OFFICE OF DR. I. CLARK LABRUM Green Valley 673-270- 0 LB. Western Family 15 12 oz. PORK & BEANS 4 FOR $1 00 Swedish six or seven months.' Zion School had an enrollment of 55 students last year and1 antiei- pates a significantly lower enrol-- '' iment in its temporaiy quarters in the coming academic year, McCoy stated. The school is presently decurveloping a full riculum for kindergarten through NISSONS A In Family Name in the heart of Washington ; : ' LDS-orient- PTA organization complete MESQUITE, Nev.- - Diane Jensen, newly elected PTA president for the Virgin Valley Schools, has announced her associates for the term starting in September. Serving with Jensen will be Vicky Jensen, who is continuing as secretary, along with Debbie Kuhn and Donna Reber. We have two vacancies, and would really like to have at least one man in one or the other of them, says Jensen. Anyone interested in filling these vacancies may call her at 5 or the school at 346-576- 1. 346-564- Pet of the week This tan and white mixed breed female puppy may be adopted at the St. George Pound any day of the week between 10 a.m. and noon. Other breeds also are available. Dogs must be licensed within 10 days. high school students. We were es- Autograph Session!! tablished to create a fine blend of academic and LDS spiritual achievement,' McCoy stated. A Friday, July 24th preschool curriculum is also offered, which requires that a parent p.m . at Gibson Carpet 3-- 4 the student. Zion School also maintains a home accompany study institute, which offers training and curriculum use throughout the country. The school, McCoy emphasized, is very mainstream" in its orientation and is not associated with any religious splinter groups or political offshoots. The school is located in temporary quarters in one fourplex unit of an apartment complex at present. No tenants reside in the building used as a school, McCoy told the planning commission, and plans are underway to create a playground for the students on the property. Two other fourplex units of apartments on the grounds are occupied by tenants, McCoy said, but the tenants were aware of the school and apparently were not opposed to it. McCoy said construction a,t the permanent site has been delayed while school officials assess the needs and the projected enrollment of the private facility. Gallery oNobody oSnapshot oThe Boy Gets Around Matador oTumbleweed oDrifter , SP1S8.rty Theres more to see. . . on Falcon Cable TV y Surprise iraSer at the lefeii St. George, Utah 24 8:00 P.G3. mV Opening Act: Jim Sevys "SAGE CREEK BAND" Call Today for Details 628-368- 1 St. George 919 So. Main, 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. I Tickets available at Dixie Center and R & K Bookstore!! Sponsored by Coior Country Productions!!! |
