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Show GAlmcry County Pmgress Castle Dull Utjti Tuesday December 12. ?000 Emery County GENE A Place Like Home Rehabilitation center strives to provide residents the best in care By JAMES L. DAVIS Editor. Emery County Progress Ruth J. Huntsman 1 Ituth .1. Huntsman was Imru in Castle Dale to John lilts Jensen mid Adcliu Marie Accord. the last of ses en children Site adored her older broth- ers and sister and they always too gixxl carcof her She grew up as a farmer's ler. Riding horses and going to the sheep camp in the mountains were her favorite activities. Ituth married I eland on Celt, lift, IttlO They raised five chi id re n and have l!t grnnd-childre- n I. Huntsman and greatmany grandchildren, Ruth luis nuuk1 many heuutiful qailtH and afghans for her family. She Is a very loving grandmother. Her grandchildren are a very important part of her life. She spends many hoars reading and reciting nursery rhymes to them, and patiently helping them with their homework. Laeh year she gives the grandchildren a home made birthday and Valentines I lay card with a drawn picture und a poem she wrote Just for them. Ituth startl'd a tradition ssith her I jirhycarat the family Christmas party, she disappears and re-- j turns as tinuidma Claus. Wearing red clothes and a furry red hat. she distributes gifts to her family. One was only thri'e year when I didn't he old. exclaimed, years know that (irnndmaf treat was Santa Claus." In her later years, she Ixramc a 's artist; painting many that adorn the homes of her chil- family. i If it is true that home is w here the heart is, then the home for residents of the Iniery ( utility Care and Itehabilitution Center is pic-tun- dren and grandchildn'n. She has handled main challenges in her life and has come out on top, showing her friends and family the strength of character that she has, a giMsl example to them. She has served in the belief Soci-- f cty In many capacities, young w omen's orgnni.ut ion, as church brarian, extractor for the gcncalo society, and as a member of the Ihuightcrsof the I 'tali Pioneers. Kuth Is loved and rcsMitod by all made ssjbc lx vausc the staff there (sun's their hearts into it. The .V Vis'd facility in I'crron is currently home for Ml elderly residents and the SO person staff is dedicated to making their stay there not only comfortable but as enjoy able as (Hissible. To do that, the county w tied center has worked hard to break down the stigma which hangs like a cloud mound many nursing homes, Just theyre here doesn't mean said Bry an Crickson, have can't fan," they administrator of the center. With Unit simple philosophy in mind, the staff goes uliout earing for the residents with u smile and friendly greeting, trying to make their stay at the center as enjoyable as possible. The large rooms of the center ure designed so that residents can have a place to bring the comforts of home. The light ing in the center haslx'cn upgraded and the atmosphere is clean, comfortable and friendly. The nonprofit center is overseen by a county Ixmrd. headed by Kent IVterscn, Cmcry County commissioner. The board meets once a tin mth to hear w hat the wills of the center are and do w hat they can to see Unit those mills ure met. Aeeordingto Michael J. Williams, u Ixtard member, the center is ranked as one of the liest in the state, w hich is u source of pride for everyone involved in the nursing home. "If you have to lie somewhere for help than this is a pretty nice place to lx," Williams said. The mayor of Cmcry Town said that his own father stay nl at the center and lie was grateful for the high level of cart' lie received there. My dad had Al.heinier's disease and the nurses would dance with him," he said, smiling. The center had a new w ing built a little more than two years ago and recently had a new nsf put on. Currently a new heating installed, all w ith the ole sy stem is nf the center a home for its resijeet making dents. Harry Snow was recently hired as director of nursing, and aeeordingto Williams lie is part of a team w hich cont inues Ix-in- Photos by James Residents take time for small talk in one of L. Davis the community areas. and to make the center We're trying to get away front the institutional setting and make it more like a home setting," said Crickson. r e The center recently hired a which said Crickson physical therapist, a toward longway helpingresidents gix's e therapist, quality of life. With a to offer outpatient the center has physicul therapy to Cmery County resifull-tim- full-tim- n dents. Crickson said the staff works hard to maintain residents lifestyle by keeping them uctivc and involved. "We want to help them maintain their current status so they dont lose the ability to take care of themselves for as long as possible," Crickson An laundry facility helps prevent the loss of items for residents. se said. One of the benefits the center offers for residents is a beauty salon, staffed by v twin a week. Residents can have their nails done and their hair done. It makes them feel gixxl," Crickson said. In the back of the center is a pavilion, w here residents cun enjoy barbecues in the warmer months. The reason for the curcful and ch'dicatod effort to provide the Ixt of care for the residents at the center is a simple one to the staff there. "We get very attached to them. They're like our grundpurents," Crickson said. The kitchen is and well run. state-of-the-a- rt, clean li- those w ho know her. Shop safely during holidays Whether shopping or partying, people are out more during the hoii-- , days than any other time of the year, The days an' short and the darkness can present problems for motorists. Tlie Aiiierienn Automobile Asso-- I elation of I 'tab urges motorists to BITS OF HISTORY take extra security precautions this holiday season i trlvcrs nn1 most vulnerable to at-- l w hen entering or leaving their vehicles. This is esKelally true dun Ing the holidays when (soph1 carry extra cash or credit cards and often return to their chicles with their urms full of packages. The follow ing hints will help motorists remain safe; Keep valuables In the trunk. ark so you approach the driver's side of the vehicle. This w ill pnitccl you from someone who may he crouched by the door. lui'k In a centrul. well-li- t place where attendants are on duty or whcn'Msiple frequently pass by. Have keys in hand us you aje proaeh ear lKn t wait until you reach the ear to search for them. Clink the back seat before get-- j if you left tiugintothevehicle-cvcthe vehicle h bed. Carry a (x'lillght to examine the vehicle nt night If you notice someone suspiciously near your ear, wul k In a different direction towarvl a puhlie place and wsk help. e 'survey your vehicle from a Is fore you approm li It for r.ftl tin s obstructions m nr the w be or (s rsons hiding under the From chimneys to concerts I tack 1 n dix-tntic- V tiS tc By Sylvia Nelson t lid houses mid buildings fascinate me. uni awed by the time and handiwork It tixik to make them last Ml to 11 HI years or I more I enjoy hxikingat the ihxir and window frame sliaH's, the foundation materials. and most of all, look at old chim1 s There were many men who sxi'iu!i,od in making well made und safe flues and chimneys and hud a shtIu1 design that topxil off tlie chimney In puttingthc brick together in a eertuin way, It was like adding their signature to a (minting I want to do a photo study of chimneys in our area, and gather tlie histories of the masons who created them. Chimneys are getting to lx things of the past. Santa has hud to learn new and creative wuys to deliver the presents in imxlern times as many chimneys have been removed, some for safety saki . So it Is alw ay s grout to hit a home restored or tvinodilnl that kept tlie chimney in gisxl repair, w la ther it is in use or not ney The brick home now housing the Cmery County Children's Just ice Center (CJC) is made of native brick and was constructed by lairs Christensen, w ho was a well knt rwn mason, probably In the liLtls. Mr. Christensen is credited with many homes in Castle Dale and some in Orangeville. Most were of a two story design and all were constructed of hand made native bricks, molded and then more as time gix's on. The interior is a very warm and comfortable setting, just like a ely old brick home should lx. In searching for more about buildings by lairs Christensen, I found the more personal information even more interesting (vv hich can lx found on page 247 in A History of Cmery County" by Hr. Cdward A. lov (iean). In 1!H2, lairs Christensen and Intor Cvans of Castle Hale purchnsi'd an I Cdieon Concert Phonograph and gave concerts oiKikod" hx ally on CotUmwisxl Crivk, by a man nauu'd Jones, it is believed. Two distinguishing features of the Christensen ht mies were tlie wvll made ft mn-dions, and tlie sand stone, Ismutifully and perfectly hand eliiseliHl huge rixks, that hold up the windows. Many of the homes have Ison torn (low n, but the new home of the CJC is In very g sxl condition, w ith plans to lx restored even at in several communities'. Can you picture these two young men, dressed in their Sunday Best, currying their phonograph with the big sound horn and an arm full of discs or records (not sure w hkh. hut not the discs nor records we know today - probably made of celluloid or other cty breakable materials) through the gate and to the porch. Picture them showingup for some young eligible girl's 1 tit h birthday party. Can you see them and the guests seated in a Victorian type living rtxun, introducing each song on each side of the reivrd, w hiding up the phonograph by hand in lx'twii'n selns tions, and the rapt, intent looks and smiles on the listeners fueos as they enjoyed this new novelty. They may have had only thri'e or four records but I'll txt the favorites were played over and over again each visit and everyone was sad to see the entertainment end so sis in. They were probably inviti'd to a lot of parties throughout the years. Knowing that this was a dancing community, it probably didnt take long for someone to sponsor a dance w ith Lars and Hector there picking out the Ix'st tunes to dance to. lector Pv mis is mentioni'd as coming from a ntusicul family (page 1.S) and a talented performer (page ldl). As you listen to your radio, play your favorite classical tape, or modern CO, as you step lively at the next Senior Banco, family wedding, or ask a favor1 ite to be played by Music by Jix'l", how much joy lairs and Hector brought in 11HI2 with their wind up phonograph to the lives of the farm families in Pinery County |