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Show ugust 20, 1980 Clearfield Courier ki Pag! 3 Goioinniey fejimnDv mtieiFS BDiiraiitxfl jjOTtfesscom , Hindis ssftosfectom) For Marie Courney, Roy, and her family, nursing didnt begin as a family tradition but it has ended as a family profession. Mane, her daughter Laura Dougherty and son Tom Courney all are specialty nurses at Davis North Medical Center. And while the paths finally converged, the trails they took to enter the profession were quite different. I never encouraged my children to enter nursing," because I says Marie, wanted them to make up their own minds and choose their own careers. The only thing my husband and I tried to instill in them was a love of education." Maries own education had led her directly to a nursing career. She graduated from the DePaul School of Nursing in Pueblo, Colo, in 1954 and later served as a nursing supervisor at St. Benedicts Hospital in Ogden before Joining the Davis North staff as an intensive care nurse. Her and knowledge dedication was honored earlier this year when she was named to receive the IS A profession for (from left) Laura Dougherty, Marie Courney and Tom Courney. are nurses at Davis North Medical Center. NURSING FAMILY named as new commander Col. Gentry Colonel Jerauld R. Gentry has been named the commander of the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing. Col. Gentry replaces Brig. Gen. W. Troy Tolbert who was assigned as the commander of the 1st Tactical Fighter Wing at Langley AFB, Va., and had been the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing commander since August 1979. Col. Gentry comes to the Utah based wing, which flies the 6 Fighting Falcons, after serving as the commander of the 4440th Tactical Fighter Training Group (Red Flag) Nellis AFB, Nev., since October 1978. The colonel is a veteran of 23 years of service in the Air Force. He has more than 4,500 flying hours in 50 dif-- j F-1- ferent fighter, trainer, bomber and research air-- I craft. In 1971 and more than 1972 200 -- he flew eombat missions in Southeast Asia. The 6 is not an entirely new fighter for him. While serving in the Tactical F-1- Fighter Requirements Section of Research and at Development Headquarters United States Air Force, Wash. D.C., he was responsible for the Lightweight Fighter Prototype Program which evolved into the F;16. program. He also participated in the negotiations leading to the selection of the 6 for by the European Consortium of Belgium, Denmark, The Netherlands, and Norway. In addition, Col. Gentry has been an experimental test pilot flying test missions F-ll on the and six models of the F-Most important in this series was accomplishing the performance, stability and control and spin tests of In addition, he the participated as the chief Air Force pilot with the National F-1- F-l- 4, 4. F-4- and Aeronautics named volunteer director at Davis North Medical Center. The volunteers work shifts ( 9 a.m.-- l p.m.; ur HILL FORCE AIR the vice commanders of Air Force Logistics Command, Tactical Air Command, Air Force Systems Command and the commanders of Air Force Acquisition Logistics Division and Aeronautical Systems Division in a conference about 6 support. Ogden ALC plays a leading role in logistics support for the multirole, multinational fighter. Attending are Lt. Gen. Richard E. Merkling, AFLC vice commander; Lt. Gen. Thomas H. McMullen, TAC vicfr commander; Lt. Gen. George H. Sylvester, AFSC vice commander; Lt. Gen. John G. Albert, FALD commander; and Lt. Gen. Lawrence A. Skantze, ASD commander. Also scheduled to participate are: Maj. Gen. F-1- James A. Abrahamson, Maj. Gen. Carl H. Cathey, TAC; Maj. Gen. Jack W. Waters, AFLC; Gen. Earl T. Maj, Maj. AFLC; OLoughlin, AFSC; Pilot's . about attending medical as a nurse stationed in Tacoma, Wash. and Im people-oriente-d nursing satisfies that need, he says. More and more men are entering the nursing field and there's a lot of mobility in that profession for a man." school. Marie agrees, saying that I wanted a career that nursing salaries will continue to be upgraded as more would be varied, he said. And I also wanted men enter the profession. Nursing has traditionally something where I could been filled by women, but a help people. After finishing nursing nurses work is certainly not school at the University of only womens work. The Utah, he continued his knowledge and expertise knows no sex education to complete a B.S. needed nursing degree. Currently a boundaries. night-shiThe three have worked a nurse in the Davis North emergency room, he combined 5(6 years at the plans to enter the U.S. Army Layton hospital. finished when she decided that she wouldnt be totally happy in that career. Since mother had always found it satisfying, I looked into the colleges nursing program, says Laura. And in 1978 she graduated as an worked at St. R.N., Benedicts Hospital and later joined the team at Davis ft North. Laura enjoys her work on the maternity floor since, It is usually a she says, happy floor and I feel I can really be of service there. Women in the U.S. first had the vote, in a limited way, in 1838. Kentucky widows with children were permitted to vote in school elections. Patients agree. One recent letter to the hospital claimed that Laura was the most friendly and helpful nurse the woman had ever met at a medical facility. She loves and it shows, her work wrote the woman. So says tlieVA Laura and her mother are strong on continuing education to update their skills. Marie has frequently enrolled in clinical seminars and workshops, many at her own expense, and Laura recently attended a fetal heart monitoring workshop JJJJJj military decorations and, Thousands of people with awards include the Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross with one oak leaf cluster, Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters and the Air Medal with 13 oak leaf clusters. spare time are earning money as tax preparers in the growing field of Income Tax Service. H&R BLOCK is offering a Basic Income Tax Course starting September 9. There will be a choice of morning or evening classes. Classes will be held at convenient H & R Block locations in the He holds a Master of Science degree in Systems Management from the University of Southern California. The colonel is Ogden married to the former Arden For Truppe of Hammond, Ind. They have two sons, Jeff and COL. JERAULD R. GENTRY Alan. area. 12 weeks students will study all areas of tax preparation and receive in actual experience preparing p n individual returns. Experienced Block personnel will teach current laws, theory and application as practiced in their offices coast 'to coast.' There is a classroom lecture on each Read and use classifieds m, subject and practice problems at every level. The course is programmed to teach students increasingly complex tax problems as study progresses. Students COUPON- - MAIN VIETNAM ERA VETERANS both ARE STIU EU0IDIE FOR 61 Dill BENEFITS FOR APPROVED 0II-TIIE-J- TRAINING. OB find this course interesting and challenging. Anyone may enroll. There are no restrictions or qualifications of any kind. The course is ideally suited for housewives, retired persons, teachers or anyone wanting to increase his tax knowledge. While qualified graduates of the course will be offered job interviews, they are under no obligation to accept employment with H&R BLOCK. The modest fee charged for this course includes all textbooks, supplies, and tax forms necessary for completion of the school. Certificates are awarded to all ' graduates. i i rr- -t Registration forms and brochures for the Income Tax Course may be obtained by contacting the H & R BLOCK office in Ogden at 3595 Washington phone 394-263- 1. Contact nearest office (check your phone book) or a local veterans group. Blvd., VA Dorlt- - Yourself WET CONCRETE CONCRETE mi -- -. N. FairffeM - r. liytM Mon.-So- to i t. 773-912- 2 ...(EXPIRES AUG. 27, 1980) .; . are volunteers currently needed and interested men and women should contact her at the hospital. Gen. James H. Marshall, HQ USAF; Maj. Gen. Wayne E. Whitlach, AFTEC; and Maj. Gen. Russell E. Mohney. Others to attend are: Brig. Gen. Albert G. Rogers, TAC; Brig. Gen. George L. Monahan, ASD; Brig. Gen. Edward L. Tbder, 12 Air Force; Brig. Gen. Lawrence D. Garrison, HQ USAF; Brig. Gen. John L. Pickett, TAC; and Col. Richard Schildknecht, USAFE. The Support Phasing Group is discussing plans for supportability of the 6 by the U.S. and the foreign users. Since the aircraft has been purchased by several European and nations to augment their defense, the increased complexities of support call for the development of sophisticated and innovative management techniques. Ogden ALC commander Maj. Gen. John J. Murphy is expected to assure the conferees that the center will be ready to meet the challenges of making the 6 fighter one of the best support aircraft in the world. Mike Douglas says: Give a gift from your heart. F-1- Mid-Easte- Call Red Cross now for a blood donor appointment. it works! Since 1974, the year the 55MPH speed limit began, it's been the single biggest factor in reducing highway deaths. by more than 36,000. And dont forget. 55 saves gas. Driving at 55 rather than 70 can imSo keep up the good prove gas mileage up to work. Keep your speed at 55. It works - for all of us. F-1- . . 39. it's your paper tool Submit an article A Public Semce t ol Thu Newspaper The Advertising Council (ol The Department Tiantportation A , H&R Block Income Tax Course Begins Sept 8th Kincheloe Trophy as the outstanding test pilot of the year. His and 4 p.m.-- 8 p.m.).. Mrs Shavers said noon-4p.m- Logistics center hosts commanders BASE The Air Ogden Logistics Center is hosting Test cash award, but she said the real gifts have come from patients through the years. Theres such great satisfaction in taking care of in San Francisco, Calif. While Laura was attending nursing classes at Weber State, her brother Tom was making his career decision. He considered engineering, chosen his fathers profession, and later thought International Aviation Trophy and the Society of Experimental Space four-ho- more Lisa Shavers, Clearfield, will direct the 70 volunteer workers in their patient aid and visitor service duties. Harmon Administration (NASA) . in the joint USAFtNASA lifting 1 Body Research Program. The success of the program provided the basis for the current U.S. Space Shuttle effort. He has received both the Shavers named volunteer director A former director of the YWCA in Ogden has been All Nursing Excellence three award at the Layton hospital. She received a $150 and making them feel comfortable. Thats the greatest reward in nursing. If mother had enjoyed her career, daughter Laura was seeking enjoyment in her studies as an interior designer. She attended classes in the design program at Weber State College and was almost people Public Service ol This Newspaper K The Advertising Council |