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Show Community SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS TUESDAY NOVEMBER 2S. 1991 Hospital takes advantage of awareness programs Kane County Hospital has Healthy Utah, consistingofNola been taking advantage of the Sheets, Darlene Ulzec, Roseseveral community awareness mary Thackeray and Russ programs available. In the McCandless, came down from month of October, contact per- Salt Lake City with a van full of son Laurali Noteman coord- exercisebody evaluation equipinated with Violet Garrison, ment and great enthusiasm and AARP Reminiscence Consult- knowledge. The 36 public employees were ant, Cortez, Co. , to bring a workshop dealing with positive rein- put through the hoops to check forcement of memories. height, weight, flexibility, and There were 25 participants, blood pressure. Then each parincluding residents from Long ticipant had their body fat Valley, Kanab and Fredonia. The checked, along with abdominal response from those taking the strength. Once released from workshop was positive and the that station, participants had a greater part would like to see a blood sample taken, aerobic fitfollow-u- p session to further tech- ness test and, finally, a dietary nical skills of effective commu- questionnaire. invalids nication for our shut-inLater that afternoon, particiand elderly. pants received their results: How November 12, Kane County flexible am I? How much fat do I Hospital managed to involve 36 carry around? What can I do to members of Public Employee become morehealthy?These and Health Insurance in the Healthy other questions were answered Utah program. A crew from by Healthy Utah with fun and Leading Contributors to the U.S. Agricultural Trade Balance Surplus - 19S0 In Billions of Dollars s, thoroughness that inspired EMTTraining class begins in January An Emergency Medical Tech- nician (EMT) class will begin The class will be Mohave Community put on by College, Arizona Department of Health Services, Utah Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, and Kane County Hospital. The course will prepare the participants to work on ambulances, respond to emergencies as first responders, and to increase personal ability to handle emergencies. The course will consist of 120 hours of classroom, practical, and clinical experience. Completion ofcourse mid-Januar- y. requirements will allow the student to take the state test for certification. Anyone interested in taking the course can contact Bill Can5 for more inforning at mation or to reserve a place in the class. The class will be limited to 20 students. Financial help may also be available. 644-502- participation from all. The response to the Healthy Utah program was so good that plans are in the works for a second session May 13, 1992. Anyone wishing more information or to contribute suggestions concerning either of these programs should call Laurali at 644-581- 1. US West delivers new phone books this week Special Gift Section Etched crystal mugs Dolls Pictures . . . and more Hours: 10-- 6 Mon-S612 S. Main - at - 643-731- 9 Fredonia Hospital Auxiliary is 'very profitable group' The Hospital Auxiliary has extra funds to give each departhad a very profitable, produc- ment at the hospital a nice tive year, thanks to this years Christmas gift. The Dietary destore manager Barbara partment received a commercial Thatcher, the constant flow of food processor and stainless steel donations, and the free labor. bowl set; Medical Records reWith the help of community ceived a computer workcenter received a cross members the Thrift Shop has module; been able to help furnish the table grid; PurchasingMainte-nanceBusines- s Office received birthing room at the hospital and intercom unit; Nursa stereo with the latest, equip- More than 82,255 copies of 199192 Southern UtahSouth Central Utah White and Yellow Pages, published by U S West Direct, will be delivered to ment The shop has also had enough homes, businesses and public 21 locations beginning Nov. . More than 100 communities are scheduled to receive the diA special retirement informarectory, including Beaver, Cedar City, Ephraim, Kanab, tion meeting will be held in Manti, Mt Pleasant, Panguitch, Kanab Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 10 Richfield, Salina, and St George. a.m. in the Kane County ComDelivery should take about two mission Chambers for retired weeks to complete. Anyone who state, county, city and school does not receive a book, or those employees. Those especially inwho need additional copies vited to attended the meeting should call U S WEST Direct at would be all those who retired during or before 1989. up-to-da- X-R- ay te an overhead projector; the Laboratory received professional textr books. The Hospital Auxiliary thanks its members, and reminds the community the auxiliary needs more active members. The membership dues have been dropped, and one only needs to participate to join in the auxiliarys endeavor to support our local ing received a doppler stetho- hospital. Donations of all kinds are alscope; Administration received ways needed. Utensils, clothing, furniture are a few ideas. 3 books, And the time of auxiliary memOrganizers of the meeting say bers to man the store is needed, that those who fit in the de- as well. The working hours are scribed category could benefit 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. significantly form the two per- If you can help, call Georgina 8 cent fairness legislation to be Beaty at the Thrift Store, or Janis Blanchard at considered by the 1992 state Retired civic employees meet Dec. WONDERLAND FARM For all your PET needs ALL BREED DOG GROOMING Gift Certificates Aquariums, large selection Birds, cages and supplies This year give a family gift. - Select a Pet - C1901. PM EdtorM Swvicm After Christmas Sale in November 644-212- Country Kitchenus! Have Thanksgiving Dinner with Cruise Mexico $699 per person 10 dbl occ. air from SLC and week includes round-tri-p transfers. Some restrictions apply. 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