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Show SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS Community WEDNESDAY MARCH 22, 1995 Hospital Auxiliary thanks commissioners for old Domestic Blitz By Dixie Brunner The ultimate search I sink into the process, the person quietly reThe hot, aromatic peats a mantra or special word, water caresses and relaxes my to help put them into a quieter body as the cares of the day chin-dee- p bub-blingbatht- bio-rhyth- evaporate with the escaping steam... m. Do you know what would hapin pen to me if I sat cross-legge- d Mom, Kyle made fun of my a comer, repeating the same Nintendo move, yells son from word over and over? Shes right over there you family room. He just ran Mario into the guys, explains my husband to wall, says the other incredu- guys in white coats. Shes been lously, like that should explain sitting there chanting for the the conflict perfectly. last fifteen minutes. Let me sign I ignore the bickering, and ease the commitment papers-- I think further into the tub. Im a vet- shes finally gone over the edge. Relaxation means different eran mom, and know its a waste of energy to intervene in a sib- things to different people. To ling conflict before theres ac- me, relaxation means having a few uninterrupted minutes to tual bloodshed. Several minutes go by and my do something I want to do. I mind begins to drift... enjoy reading a book, taking a for been an Hes hour, hike, or just sitting and thinkplaying mom. Tell him its my turn. ing. I dont respond and sink deeper My husband Dennis, like many yet into the tub. Ill soon need men, finds relaxation in watch- scuba gear. Mom, whines son. Tell him Im not being a baby. Mom? Mom! What are all those gurgling sounds? Ah yes, the search for relax- ation. We all seek it, but few find it these days. Were all in search of a few elusive moments that are entirely ours... the time that allows our tired bodies to regenerate from all the worlds stress. I have a friend whos into transcendental meditation. He says that he finds a quiet place, and meditates about fifteen minutes daily to get in tune with himself. He claims that the peaceful time gives him the opportunity to relax and focus. Great idea. Now if only I could find fifteen minutes in my day, Id love to tune into transcend- travel council building lot The Kane County Hospital Auxiliary is most grateful to the Kane County Commissioners for their approval of the transfer of the former Travel Council location to the Auxiliary. A new building, built in conjunction with Job Service, will be erected on the site, thereby securing a permanent location for the Thrift Shop for many years to come. The Thrift Shop has been able to provide the hospital, E.M.T., and the rest home, with many needed items that are considered to be beyond the hospital budget, but which add greatly to the care and treatment which the hospital is able to offer. During 1993 the most expensive items purchased were: Am- - bulance heart monitor, etc. for the EMTs and the hospital at a cost of $1751; a reclining wheel chair $695; birthing bed $2,141, fetal monitor $10,000; film pro- cessor, lift, C02 Moniter $17,637; and many other items (including almost $1,000 for baby gifts!). In fact in 1993, the Auxiliary gave to the hospital $21,674.67. In 1994 expenditures went mostly for high cost items as $21,590 for stoveclothes dryer computer and dictation equipment, cellular phones for ll on-ca- personnel $11,349, and an Endoscope (3) TVs for the hospital, $10,567. Total given during 1994, $44,618.09. A further breakdown of finan- cial assistance given to the hos- 4 pital during the years of show the amount 1990-199- $93,465.62. m ing his favorite athletic teams. Just think of the serenity one derives from watching grown men pulverize each other over a small ball. Now thats what I call serenity, what about you? Theres a lot of things people do to relax, that would have just the opposite effect on me. Ive made the observation that the richer you get, the more bizarre your form of relaxation. Take Michael Jackson, the tabloids say that he used to lay nude in an oxygen chamber to get some peace. Itd be my luck The Auxiliary is ever mindful of the good will and generosity of the people of the area. Not only have they brought us enough saleable items that we are able to provide low-coclothing and to those who household items shop with us, furnish Kane County Hospital with the additional financial help that is needed, given us a permanent location that the citycounty can be proud of, but have also provided volunteers who have given unselfishly of their time and talents a viable industry that Kane County can be justifiably proud of. st Leavitt proclaims "Utah Statehood Centennial Take Pride in Utah Day" The second important phase of preparing the state for its 100th anniversary of statehood, and the Celebration of the Century has begun. Governor Leavitt has declared May 13, Utah Statehood Centennial Take Pride in Utah Day . Last year's Take Pride in Utah Day was a tremen- dously successful and memorable event, said Leavitt. As I traveled across the state and met with some of the 300,000 Utahns who donated more than 1 million volunteer hours cleaning up our state, 1 sensed a spirit of volunteerism and community that help make Utah such a great place to live. I expect the response in 1995 will exceed last years effort. This year, we will focus on fixing up our communities, neighborhoods, schools, and parks in preparation for an unforgettable Centennial celebration in 1996. The newly signed declara- tion states that, beauty can be enhanced by clean-u- p and fixup projects, preparing for a party should, by definition, include cleaning up the site for the party, and Utah citizens are generous in their volunteer efforts. well-plann- that someone would turn the little contraption on bake or something. I read a celebrity interview last week and this one bozo said that when he wants to relax and get away from it all, he goes skydiving. Now thats what I call kicking back, jumping out of airplane at 10,000 feet. ing. But who am I to judge-t- o each But a big problem with my becoming a serious student of his or her own, when it comes to meditation, is that as part of the relaxation. BBBSBSSSBSBB YOU CAN TRUST 9 am - noon 2 pm - 5 pm Dr. Roberts Income taxes are our only business. We have more experienced tax preparers than anyone in the business. We offer complete electronic filing services. am mniwa 644-261- 2 Dr. Dr. Dr. Anderson-Orthope- dic Dr. Peterson-E- Dr. Phillips-Radiolog- Knibee-Rheumatolo- gist Olson-Podia- tric ar, ist Nose & Throat Kanab ti M, T, W, Th, F I! 1st Tuesday each month 2nd Monday each month 1st Thursday each month 2nd Tuesday each month 2nd & 4th Wed. each month It 644-261- 2 644-261- 2 644-581- 1 644-261- 2 644-581- 1 The Kane County Hospital's regular governing board meetings are held the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Kane County Hospitals Conference room. 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