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Show k . 6A Sun Advocate. Price, Utah Tuesday, August 30, 1994 Portraits Cripps recognized Channda Cripps of Helper has been nominated to Whos Who Among American High Woman helps save East Carbons clinic By ANN KAY MARSING Staff writer School Students. She is the daughter of the late Peggy Perri Cripps and Darrell Cripps of Salt Lake City. She is the granddaughter of the late Angelo Perri Sr., Irene Perri of Helper, Walt Cripps of St. George and Irene Cripps of Price. Only 5 percent of American high school students are recognized for the award. The nomination will enable her to be eligible to compete for one of 125 scholarships of $1,000 to be awarded this year. Channda is a junior at Carbon High School. appointed manager ofthe cline ic, a position. By 1991, the clinic was in financial trouble and was close to closing. Carbon Medical had a lot of support from UMWA in the beginning, Yvonne explained. But as mines shut down and the area became depressed, there was no support. We had no funds to function. The then governing board of seven people found it hard to change, Yvonne explained. But change was inevitable if the little clinic was going to survive. That same year, officials from Castleview Hospital in Price told Yvonne the facility would help them help themselves. Representatives from the Utah Bureau of Primary Care and Rural Health Systems got together with the Association of Utah Community Health Centers (AUCH) and explored ways to see how full-tim- Yvonne Jensen is not afraid hard work or tackling jobs that seem too big to handle. The East Carbon woman is director of Carbon Medical Service (CMS), one of four rural clinics in Utah that treated more than 5,000 cases in the e area East last year. Yvonne began her long career with the clinic in 1957 as the accounts receivable clerk. Five years later, she of Carbon-Sunnysid- near Flaming Gorge where her husband was working. After two years, they returned to East Carbon and Yvonne worked three years for moved U.S. Steel. The couple adopted two children and Yvonne took 18 months off from work, returning to the Horse Canyon Employees Credit Union in 1969. In 1986, Yvonnes husband was laid off from the mines and she was approached by the clinic board to come back to the medical facility in accounting. For the next three years, she worked both jobs on a part-tim- e basis, eventually retiring from the credit union after 20 years in 1989. That same year, Yvonne was Share-the-Harve- $245,000 in federal grants, Yvonne pointed out. It has not only stayed open, but it has been able to computerize its pharmacy and billing and purchase needed equipment and supplies for its patients. The paper trail was long and complicated, involved the regional office in Denver, and strict requirements had to be met. Location, a shortage of health professionals, distance in miles from a medical facility and certain demographics were all considered. In April 1992, CMS received its FQHC designation. From there, the facility received a Utah grant to help hire a grant writer to apply for federal monies to keep the clinic open and servicing the people of East Carbon. That first grant in October 1992 was for $66,000 and it saved our life, said Yvonne. She explained the clinic was only one of seven such rural facilities in the United States to get any federal monies that year. She was also named executive director of the clinic in 1992. In the past three years, CMS has received around the clinic could stay in business. Little did I know how long was it going to take or just how much hard work was involved, Yvonne said with a smile. But under recommendations from several agencies, CMS applied to become a federally qualified health center or FQHC. Pet Adoption made easy... This is really important to residents of East Carbon and Sunnyside, Yvonne said proudly. It makes medical services available to the uninWe sured and under-insuresee patients based on family size, income and ability to pay. No one is turned away. Carbon Medical Service e now has 10 employa nurse ees, including d. full-tim- prac-tion- er and a medical director. Several area doctors also see patients at the clinic periodically. For Yvonne, she said shed probably keep on working until shes 95. If I didnt like this job, I wouldnt be here I like people, she commented. This is a 1 year old male black & white Shih TzuLhasa Apso mix. He Is a very small (10 inch), lovable dog who would love to be given a name by a new family ,whjcfi fie could love would like to invite all of his friends to help him celebrate his antitrust. He and his friends need good homes. Come see them at the Carbon County Animal Shelter 80th 637-665- 4 food st distribution set in Price Utahns Against Hunger reminds Carbon Countys home gardeners that there is a need to donate surplus vegetables and fruit to the '94 Share-the-Harve- project. st The local distribution will be Share-the-Harve- st conducted Friday, Sept. 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Carbon County Food Bank, 175 S. 100 West, Price. In addition to food, people will receive information on other community resources. According to organizers, comes at a time when many families are struggling to meet basic needs. The reality of the picture was documented two years ago in the statewide Utah Community Childhood Hunger Identification Project Share-the-Harve- st (CCIIIP). The study interviewed low-inco- families with children under age 12. Twenty-thre- e percent of the households were found to experience multiple, recurring episodes The family of John M. Howa of inadequate thefood fact resources despite that 59 percent of these high Birthdays at the Notre Dame School gym, onsor Breitenstein Channda Cripps nutritional risk families had e at least one wage earner. full-tim- Emergency food agencies around the state are reporting that the last several months have seen significant increases in caseloads. is an opportunity for Utahns to address the Share-the-Harve- problem in their st own communities. Utahns Against Hunger is asking home gardeners to contribute surplus fruit and vegetables. Donations of time are vital. will Share-the-Harve- st need over 300 volunteers statewide to staff distribution sites. Volunteers are also needed to help pick up food. For more information about volunteering, donating food or receiving food, contact the Carbon County Food Bank in Price or call Utahns Against Hunger toll-fre- e at Vegetables and fruit from gardners are being supplemented by produce and canned food items donated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints. The state is providing several thousand pounds of government food commodities. Contributions are also coming from Smiths Food and Drug Corporation, Kathys Ranch Market, Asso- ciated Foods, Cookie Tree and Sunday Sept. 4 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm in the evening. Great Harvest Bread No Gifts Please. Company. Habitat correction Master Life The Sun Advocates Aug. 23 edition carried a photo of Habitat for Humanity of Carpet II AS LOW AS SQ. YD. Completely Installed Castle Countrys recent volleyball fundraising tourney. One of the organizations housing projects in Helper should be ready for occupancy by Christmas. Habitat homes are not given away to applicants. In order to meet the programs sweat low-inco- We're working to save you money! ORTENSEN1S Cl Eagle Canyon Carpet New and exciting colors Was $38.00 $ SQ. YD. Sale $28.00 L The family of Crystal Tidwell will host an open house in honor of her 80th birthday Sept. 3 from 4 to 7 p.m. at 2138 E. Main, Wellington. special price Completely Installed UAUITiYi M There will be a potluck dinner. No gifts, please. equity requirement, recipients must work toward constructing the houses. New Lowry Waters rv j Were the only Dupont Certified Master Store in the area. Completely Installed PRO MUSICA $ Carpet Extra Wide Width Community Music School Only Scott and Kristen Stanton, Directors OPEN HOUSE & REGISTRATION Tues. Aug. 30, 7:00 to 9:00 pm Sculptures 78 65 E. Main St., Price 6379254 Beginning Piano (grade 2 6) Adult Beginning Plano (grade 7 adult) Children's Choir (grade 2 6) Beginning Guitar (children & adults) Preschool Music (ages 3 5) CountryRock School (grade 812) Jazz Improv Workshop (grade 7 12) Private Lessons (Instrumental & vocal) Beginning Strings Class (grade 2 6) "Onstage" Vocal Performance Class (age 10 adult) SQ. FT. Completely Installed 0Dg0nH30oai Registration Information also available at 0 Breinholt Music 67 East Main, Price Iltt |