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Show A 1 USDA SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE SNOW SURVEY FOR. jJAaLJ, 1984 Page Thursday, January 12, 2 and Kirk Jones, one year terms; Joe Fahr lender and Mary Beth Baiand Lee Pet-te- y, ley, two year terms David Hahn and Betty Miller, three year terms. They appointed Betty Miller and Lee Pettey to the Color Country Advertising Board with Clair Lee to be the Commission A good deal of print these days is devoted to the spiraling costs at note of American health care and how to control same. An in the midst of this data has been provided during Dec. 1983 by the Utah Hospital Association. The following news release points to Utah Health Care providers as leaders among those successfully curtailing these costs. The following is a quote of the news release: The results of a 1982 Salt Lake City (December 5, 1983) statistical survey released by The Utah Hospital Association show that Utah has the lowest length of inpatient hospital stay in the nation. On an average, Utahns stay 5.4 days in the hospital compared to the Mountain States Region of 6.6 days and the U.S. average of 7.6 days. The $488 million hospital industry in Utah averaged $2,038 per admission in 1982 as compared to the Mountain States average of $2,300 and a U.S. average of $2,500. Despite being 22 lower that the rest of the nation, the trend reflects a 15.8 increase over 1981. Still, this average cost per admission has been reduced by 5 over the previous year. Utah hospitals provided in 1982 $65 million in uncompensated care as compared to $53 million in 1981. This amount of "free care" includes charity care, bad debt, and shortfalls in Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement. Losses from these two government sponsored patients alone costs $100 per day, per patient. The Utah Hospital Association coordinates the annual statistical survey for the American Hospital Association in an effort to provide a strong data profile of Utah hospitals. Richard B. (Rick) Klnnersley, President of the Association believes "this annual data collection is Important to understanding the industry, what it contributes to the state, and the overall health and wellbeing of up-be- Utahns." In 1982, total inpatient admissions were 205,000 which included In an effort to 40,000 births and 121 thousand surgical operations. methods of health encourage consumers to use more care, Utah hospitals provided 1,571,000 outpaitent visits though same-da- y surgery, clinics, lab and depts. and emergency rooms. This represents a 38.1 Increase in outpatient visits in 1982 over 1981. Utah is also distinguished in having the second lowest number of beds per 1,000 population. Next to the state of Alaska, Utah hospitals have 2.8 acute care beds per 1,000 population. The national average is 4.4 beds per 1,000 population, which reflects the industry's commitment to restrain overbuilding and bed surplus. The Utah Hospital Association, a trade association, serves as a state advocate for hospitals in Utah, provides education and information to its members and informs the public about hpsltal and health care issues. cost-effecti- X-r- ay Thank yous this week for thoughtfulness for Geriatric patients long time friends. For several years Mildred Martin of Mlnersville has handmade and donated dozens of items to be sold at the Candystripers gift shop in the lobby of the hospital. Most of the money the Candystripers earn is used for special items for the nursing home patients. Mildred deserves our very special appreciation for her generous gifts. Mrs. Adeline Schaidt has handy hands, too, and she has used them to knit slippers by the dozens warm feet are a happy feeling! We should once for our patients again recognize the United Way for the funds to purchase two badly needed wheel chairs last year. Musical talent is abundant in our community and a number of warm hearted music makers entertain at the hospital time after time. Among them are Margie Mecham (her husband Max used to also come and sing), Fred Christlansan, Jake SChow and Jesse Long when he lived here. Though the applause from patients is not earth shaking, those who know the patients recognize the glow of pleasure a glow that lasts long after the entertainers are gone. they feel to some go feedback assisted you. Please express our thanks to them for their unselfish Mrs. Jackie Williams Milford Hospital Box 797 giving. Because of the caring attitude of all those who participated in any way, there are now 25 more units of blood available to those hospitals and patients we serve! Enclosed is a copy of the registration form of each donor. For next time, we have you scheduled on Thursday, July 13, 1984, and ask that you mark this on your calendar. Also, please return one copy of the enclosed confirmation letter for our records. We look forward to working with you again. Thank you for being a dependable friend of the American Red Cross, and have a Happy New Year! Sincerely, David Nypower Senior Consultant Donor Resources Deve-lp- m ent Milford, Utah 84751 Dear Jackie: You have rendered a great service to this community by actively participating in the bloodmoblle in We appreciate your your area. efforts and the efforts of those who FOR THE SMILE OF HEALTH. xALL NATURAL.. ANO LAXATIVE CKTAAGCNTII pftEPCTAStE falHepatto MIIIOM MHt m 1' t963 I A V . J 0attm Inc I CO UC3TTV hUXM M7SI MiKord, r USPS ' class aatter -- eekly in the Milford Poet office- - 41SSofcMalatrwt, Mllterd, utk Util ODMPkoM - IN ADVANCE KATES .SUISCKIKTION 110.00 115.00 IN UTAH ELSEWHERE PER YEAR trm dsr fill m lttraferartf am Mi wonuac of rtw Osy to $smrto tfcrwe EDITOR AND N.E, PUBLISHER t P1ANAGERRHYMES BUSINESS dwAimoo w 'UU'fcL.V"RED WILSON WARREN MELLOR - M R TOWN ILFORD ... IN MOTION 387-2- 9 .. .. .. MILDRED YARDLEY LIZ ZALESKI niNERSVILLE 386-221- (1 PAROWAN 477-35- .. 387-26- .. SAN RUSTICO VALLEY .. SNAXF VALLEY ADAMSVILLE6REENVILLE BEAVER SPORTS t NEWS NANCY CARTER WILMA DAVIS BAPBAPA tL o:E3' N Roland Yardley; ICPA and UAMPS Representative Robert Christiansen; IPA Represen- tative RobertChristiansen; BuildRex Carter; Zoning Inspector Rex Carter. ing Administrator After discussion, Councilman Grimshaw moved, Councilman Miller seconded, Beaver City acceptMayor Christiansens recommendations for Board appointments. All voted in favor of the motion. Councilman Smith discussed with the City Council the building of a small shed at the cemetery. After discussion, it was the consensus of the City Council that the money is in the budget for the project, It just needs to be done. Councilman Smith stated that he had received a letter from Wells and Louise Farrer discussing possibly building a geriatric ward at the Beaver Valley Hospital. Councilman Smith stated that several people are presently in geriatric wards out- - V FB asks a letter to all state . legts- lators, the Utah Farm Bureau Federation is urging that flood control and flood prevention be given the "highest priority in the current budget session of the state - legislature. "With the devastating 1983 floods comand the record-breakibination of saturated soils and heavy snowfall so far this winter . . . preparation for and mitigation of anticipated serious 1984 flooding must be of highest priority for our state, said UFB President Frank O. Nish-lgucGarland, in the letter sent in behalf of that organizations nearly 20,000 member families. Nlshiguchi said efforts to divert water from the Bear River drainage, the drainages into Utah Lake and then to the Great Salt Lake before the water reaches those lakes should have top priority in the long-ransolution to the flooding problem. He said Farm Bureau has, for many years, advocated more rapid development of upstream storage and utilization of water as an alternative to the loss of that clean water to a saline lake. "Now is the time to accelerate water storage development in Utah, ng hl. ge said. The economic impact ofthe 1983 floods will be felt for many years by farmers, landowners, HOURS: Tues-S- at IS NINERSVILLE POSTMASTER After 19 years with the Delta Post Office Ron Jensen has accepted the position of Post Master at the Mlnersville Office in Beaver County. Although he has some misgivings about leaving his friends and neighbors Ron said the move was a good one for his career and he is looking forward to the new position. He is a lifetime resident of Millard County having been born in Holden. He and his wife Sharon Gayle have raised eight children and outlived four of them. His daughter Valerie, 16, is the only child still at home. Steven in Kearns, Debbie in Orem and Julie in Cedar City are all married children with tbsir own families giving Ron and Sharon Gayle a total of eight grandchildren. ' ' WwVV't f CVaerC-D-e- ir By RANDY COX Tired of the complaints about his editorials, the small-tow- n editor ran the Ten Commandments in place of his next editorial. Two days later a letter arrived, reading, Cancel my subscription, youre getting too personal. The best things in life are free, but it costs a lot of time and money before you find this out. Small boy to father: I found in the attic. "Heres report card my and one of yours Patience is something you admire about the driver behind you dont understand in the one ahead. and We try to keep our sense of humor but our clients are no laughing matter. Your security is our concern. That is why we are offering a FREE CONSULTATION to discuss your Farm insurance coverYou may be over Insured, under Insured or age. spending more than you should for what you are getting. For a complete ANALYSIS AT NO CHARGE Just call: INSURANCE Phone 438 - 5015 or 45 North Main Street Beaver , Utah 84713 FROYD-CO- X 438-22- 10 he home-owne- rs and the many people in Utah who depend directly or indirectly on agriculture and food production the Farm for their livelihood, Bureau leader said. "We are confident the Legislature will recognize the necessity of doing everything possible to minimize the damage from another year of flooding iJTTD(E 1084 Animal Uaccinotions in 1984. "With each Utah farm dollar generating at least four -- and -- a -- half dollars in the non -- farm economy, it is critical that we maintain a viable agriculture In Utah, Nlshiguchi and Lieonoos DR. URIE WILL BE AT THE FIRE HALL said. 5C3-1U- SHOP JENSEN RON LlAwwjfeifrVAvitt f In You Can 20 WEST HOOVER (135 A MOR& ABOUT Appointments to the Beaver County Travel Council were Clair Lee top priority for floods "UxalSewics $&&) HERE'S and Rons Chevrolet, $11,095.00 Beaver bid $11,200. $1450 PLUS INSTALLATION Financing Available Television Service & Repair Stereo & Tape Recorder Service Atenna Sales & Installation Cccr Country TV & B:ctronIcs VI side Beaver City and they would like to be located within Beaver City. A discussion was held on possibilities on building the ward. Mayor Christiansen stated that he had been contacted by Mr. BlllKehr regarding several dog problems in Mr. Kehrs neighborhood. A discussion was held on Beaver Citys current dog licensing and ordinance. Possible revisions of the Ordinance and the license procedures were dis -cussed, and also the possibility of building a dog pound. City Manager Baker stated that Mr. Roland Yardley has completed cleaning of the trash pile for the last six months. After discussion. Councilman Miller moved. Councilman Grimshaw seconded, Mr. Yard-le- y should be paid $850.00 for cleaning of the trash pile from July 1, 1983 through December 31, 1983. All voted in favor of the motion. There being no further business presented before the City Council, the meeting adjourned at 12:05 a.m. Comniission SATELLITE TELEVISION SYSTEMS HA YEP ScTfSdS of the Peace Got Your TV Diroct From Spaco CORRESPONDENTS OUR Val Smith, Robert Christiansen; Emergency Services Board Karl Miller; Recreation Director Danny White; Justice AS LOW AS REASONS RANDEE Safety Board -- tril'A PER YEAR MONDAY NOON COPY DEADLINES ttcnp O Cntered as Mr. Heber Gurr, Beaver Citys Television Technician, met with the City Council to update the Council on renovations at the TV translator station. Mr. Gurr informed the City Council that they are having a problem with Channel 5 reception and he is currently trying to remedy the problem. Mr. Gurr stated that he had checked the signals on Mr. Jack Ericksons hillside and the reception seems good except for Channel 4, which has a poor reception. Mr. Gurr discussed the possibility of updating the translator in the future. Mr. Gurr requested two items from the City Council: Number 1, Mr. Gurr requests a raise on his maintenance service from $250.00 per month to $350.00 per month; and number 2, Mr. Gurr proposes Beaver City purchase an FM 100 amplifier at an approximate cost of $2,100. All voted in favor of the proposal. Mr. Lee Strong, Beaver Valley Hospital Administrator, Mr. Nicholas Dotson and Mr. Grant Esplin of the Hospital Board, and Mr. Peter Alstyne of Prudentlal-Bach- e met with the City Council to discuss possible financing methods for the proposed hospital addition. Revenue and General Obligation Bonds were discussed at length by the City Council. Mr. Alstyne stated the approximate timetable for the bonding is seven weeks from start to finish. After discussion, BeaverCity authorized Mr. Alstyne to make a feasibility study of the hospitals capabilities of financing a Hbspital 5 revenue bond. ' ' ' Mrs. Melanie Osborn and Mrs. Susan Palce met with the City Council to discuss scheduling at the Senior Citizens Center. Mrs. Osborn stated that Thursday night is conflicting with the Seniors and she suggested that the Seniors could have dinner on Friday night. After discussion, it was the consensus of the City Council that Mrs. Osborn meet with the Senior Citizens and discuss the proposal with them. A discussion was also held on the heating of the upstairs at the Senior Citizens Center. A discussion was held by the City Council on the upkeep and renovation of the Airport. City Manager Baker stated that in order for Beaver City to have a sign on the north interchange, the sign must be owned by Beaver County. After discussion, it was the consensus of the City Cuncll that a firm proposal be developed and Beaver City should take the proposal to the County Commissioners. A discussion was held on Western Design Consultants bill for engineering services on the sewage pump station. The bill was tabled for the City Recorder to talk to the State Board of Health. Councilman Messinger moved that Beaver City adopt an anti discrimination policy. All voted in favor of the motion. Mayor Christiansen read to the City Council the following appointments to Boards: Water Conrad Grimshaw, Arlo Messinger, Karl Val Smith, Arlo Miller; Parks Messinger, Conrad Grimshaw; PubSam Hutchings, Val lic Works Karl Smith, Karl Miller; Electric Miller, Conrad Grimshaw, Sam HutArlo Messinger, chings; Finance Val Smith, Sam Hutchings; Public Val Smith; Safety Commission Robert ChristianHospital Board sen, Arlo Messinger, Nick Dotson, Michael Robinson; County Public representative. They recommended that the Forest Service keep the road open for access to Indian Creek area, but made no recommendations on alignment, except that it connect to the present county road. 169 ordinance They adopted 164 with ordinance dealing amending revocation of the alcoholic beverage licenses in the county. The ordinance is printed t lsewhere. Judge Yardley discussed with the Commissioners the loss of DUI cases being filed by the Highway Patrol, and possible causes. Commissioner Johnson will talk to the Highway Patrol Supervisor and see if there is a legitimate reason, and the problem can be resolved. The Patrol are writing tickets out of the county, and the county is Beaver County losing revenue. furnishes office space in the courthouse, and radars to the patrol, and feel they should be used in Beaver County. Trust" 10 a.m. 1 p.m. SHOTS AVAILABLE: RABIES PARV0 VIRUS DISTEMPER - HEPATITIS DOC LICENSES THE FOLLOWING WILL BE ON $ $ $ SALE AT MALE SPAYED 7.50 7.50 $20.00 $ $ FEMALE FEMALES JIM RAINES 6 p.m. Closed Monday 6.00 8.00 6.00 PRICES: NO.) CEDAR CITY 8 12-- Jannary, 14 CITY MANAGER |