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Show Lakeside Review South, Wednesday, Feb. During Vet Week Veterans to Be Given Recognition The nation will salute its hospitalized veterans during the week of Feb. 14 and the Veterans Administration is inviting citizens nationwide to visit the nearly, 90,000 patients in its medical facilities. The VA, which administers veterans medical and benefits programs, has also mounted an effort to encourage Americans of all ages to serve as hospital volunteers Over 50 national volunteer groups and veterans organizations have gained in the effort. With the First Lady as honorary patron and Harry Morgan, star of After Mash, as honorary chairman, the programs theme is Nothing hurts like being helps like being remembered." Morgan, who plays the chief of staff at a fictional VA hospital in the AfterMash show, is featured on radio and television spot announcements. World War II Navy veteran John Chuchola, in a wheelchair, personifies the salute on the informational printed material urging participation. "In addition to honoring our veterans and volunteers, said VA Administrator Harry N. Walters, this is an opportunity for us to share with the public the professional excellence of the VAs health care system which is year-roun- d. the of $6.50 per hour, would be $77.2 million. Volunteers also Because of the rising age level of the veteran population, there generated $10 million dollars in donations. Volunteers are involved in everything from patient care and recreation to administration and transportation assistance. Examples of volunteer services range from helping in home rehabilitation of stroke patients to supervised youth groups from preschool through junior high school in adopted grandparent activity. is a growing emphasis on geriatrics and services for the terminally ill and their families. The groups supporting the drive to get more volunteers arc members of the VA Voluntary Service's National Advisory Committee. In addition to major veterans groups they include organizations such as the Red Cross, the American Association of Retired Persons, the ELKS and the Salvation Army. one-to-o- About 60 percent of all VA volunteers are affiliated with a group or organization, ranging from very large national ones to local clubs and churches. Those without organizational affiliation are recruited by VA staff mem- South State, Clearfield m If you want to join in the salute to veterans, or volunteer on a longer-terbasis, call the VA medical facility nearest you. Tell m them you want to participate and theyll tell you all you need to know. Read The Classified For Best Results need. During fiscal year 1983, 79,000 volunteers provided 1.9 million hours of service to hospitalized veterans. The value of their participation, based on the generally accepted average value 1 Mall Walk Your Way To Health The Layton Hills Mall is opening its doors for walkers to exercise inside the mall beginning this Friday. The Layton Hills Mall Walk for Life Club Kickoff will be 7:30 - 9:30 a.m., Friday and Saturday, February 3 and 4. A volunteer nurse from Humana Hospital will conduct free blood pressure and heart rate checks and will also keep track of daily progress. Pogo Poge from KLO radio will make special appearances throughout the event, and free juice, milk, coffee, and muffins will be served to all participants. The mall will be open for walkers Monday through Saturday from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. following the kickoff. For more information, contact the mall office at - 546-347- 1. Cornucopia Concert Is insist on quality and price you are our kind of customer. ' We are so confident of our fashions and our values we're willing to give awayone of our first quality sport shirts ' with every purchase of our $69 and $79 Pure Wool and Wool Blend sport coats just to prove one point: If you Set Feb. 2 Davis Districts next Cornucopia Concert will be held in the Millcreek Jr. High Choral Room under the direction of Sheryl Laukat on February 2 at 7 p.m. The program will feature a vocal solo by Mona Hibbert, an alto sax solo, Rumba, performered by Trent Dransfield and string ensemble performance. Mueller Park Jr. High school will furnish a woodwind ensemble and a sister vocal duet and Sonia Jensen. From Bountiful Jr. High, a trumpet quartet will play Sonatina, a quad vocal quartet will sing Look To the Day and Haydns minuet will be performed by a string quartet. A clarinet soloist, Kathleen Kirkham from Bountiful. High School will perform Webers Second Concerto. The public is cordially invited to attend this concert free of At SSfS "saving is believing" e SUITYOU R-STY- LE charge. Crossroad $ Plaza 363-824- 0 AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY University Mall, Orem 224-978- 3 Ogden City Mall 39 3-86- 37 Gift Certificates Available Major Credit Cards Accepted Quantities are limited All items will be offered on a first come, first served basis. f 1 bers. FtHi throughout the country. Walters noted that volunteer-isis critical to the quality of care provided those who have served their country in time of 5A Ipritagc aria 37 MTuI The system includes 172 medical centers, 16 domiciliaries and 99 nursing home care units 1984 CLEARANCE SALE Up to 40 off We want to be your Men's Clothing Store: nations largest. 1, |
