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Show ch Standara Rate U.S. Postage Paid Milford, UT. 84751 Permit No. 15 P.O. Box 224 Milford, UT 84751 JANUARY 22, 1998 P. O. Box 224 ¢ Milford, Utah 84751 VOL. VIII NO. 4 January 28th - SchoolDe 1 Nurse Day — LN l a s “This lovely lady arrived from England in 1964. One of| the things that impressed me was that she walked every place. If| you ask her if she wanted a ride, she would politely thank you. ” say, “No, “She was an excellent nurse as our hospital enjoyed all types of nursing. She is a very gentle and kind lady. We miss her since she has gone to public nursing, however, our loss is their gain. “Each person you meet usually gives you some kind of| education. Anne was no exception. Ys iy ‘Governor Leavitt has declared January 28, 1998 as UTAH SCHOOL NURSE DAY. When you make tea you do not find some hot water, throw a tea bag in for a minute and drink it. Anne insists you put the tea pot on the stove until it comes to a boil, place loose tea in The entire county joins the Beaver and let it steep. It is much better, County School District in giving a big “Thank You” to our very special School Nurse, Anne Denny. but it does take more time. Back row: Elizabeth Durrant, Lindsay Wiseman, Tiffany Johnson, Charis Carter. Front row: Crystal Holm, Emily Durrant, Nisha Livingston. Not pictured: Tiffany Asay, Candace McDermott, Sara Jefferson, Tiffany Scheffer, Makayla Craw and Elise Howard. The Milford Tigerettes attended the 1-A Region competition held Friday January 16, 1998 in Cedar City at the Centrum. They were awarded a Superior rating and placed second. They will continue on to the State Competition Saturday, January 31 at UVSC in Orem. Tigerette advisors this year have been Macie Langston and assistant Krista McGinn. Good Luck Girls! “The other thing that I remember about Anne is she learned to drive, and now she is adventurous young woman with a desire to travel around the as bad as her friends, she drives Bryce Valley @ Milford 5:45 & 7:30 world, Anne answered a London newspaper placed by none other than the Milford Hospital. Anne — corresponded every place she goes. “I am delighted that she Friday, January 23rd is being honored by our state. Valley @ Milford 5:45 & 7:30 with the hospital, made advertisement hospital. She described | @plicant from the ad to come to Milford, and the first to professional relationships as, “We were all friends. It was a working relationship.” The remainder of her trip around the world? “Milford is as far as I got. It felt like coming home,” Anne laughed. About a year later, she and Doug Denny were married. They have one son, Biull. He and his wife, . Michelle, along with three beautiful grandchildren make’ Milford “home”in every sense of the word. Additionally, Anne says she loves Beaver County. stay, marrying Richard Jefferson after being here about six months. Linley still has family...a mother, brother and sister..... in New Zealand. In 1994, she and her husband, along with Dr. and Mrs. Symond, visited her New Zealand home. Linley and Anne corresponded between the time Anne applied for the job and when she actually arrived in Milford. “We have had a good working relationship over the years,” Linley said. American money was an easy adjustment. SCENEHY....:. no, there | was not Food, a great adjustment.....except.....shopping. “I still haven’t gotten used to the idea that you have to go someplace or shop from a catalogue when you want to buy something,” she said. (A & F Enterprises and Casey’s Casuals are working on it!) : _ Dr. Symond said his comments regarding Anne would take the form of a great deal of respect for her bedside nursing. “She always proved to be more than competent in dealing with obstetrics, post surgical or medical patients. I’m appreciative of her talent and dedication.....delighted she came here, married and stayed in our community,” Dr. Symond concluded. Anne worked for the hospital from January 1, 1964 to July 3, 1996. February She started with Southwest Utah Public Health 3, 1997. Girls Basketball Boys Basketball Saturday, January 24th a Wrestling Invitational, Please come out and support the Milford Tigers!!! Tiger Sports. Wrestling: won Tiger’ wrestlers 4 of 7 matches in last | Thursday’s Dual against Parowan. Brett Thomas, MHS senior who wrestles in the 103 Ib. class is still undefeated for the season. hearing Screening, Steven Florence season immunization tracking and maturation monitoring are a few. record stands at 22-2. Josh examples of services provided. Long and Tug Thompson both When Anne isn’t won matches last week. Koda Livingson, Kyle working directly with students in her capacity as a school Maples, and Rusty Pearson all nurse, she works with “Project won matches in the 7th and Success,” funded by a Family 8th grade exhibition. and Don’t miss the Milford administered through Southwest Utah Public Health. That organization deals with referred students, K - 12th Grade, who " may have academic or physical challenges. From Head Start Invitational beginning at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, January 24th! Preservation Grant, ‘| “10:00 a.m, - Final set,6:00 p.m. (See page 2 for more sports) Left to Right: Kolby Bailey son of Kenneth and Mary Ann Bailey, Heather Hillock, daughter of Joe and Denise Hillock, and Tyson Taylor, son of Jeff and Sherry Taylor. For the second year, Tyson Taylor has been the top winner in the Geography Bee at Minersville School. Tyson is in Mr. ‘Wood’s 8th Grade class. He has already taken the test to send to the National Geographic society. This test is competition against all school winners throughout the United States. Heather, the second place winner and Kolby, the third place winner, are both 5th graders in Mr. Albrecht’s class. ©O@e Cassidy Carter, 2nd place winner, physicals to tests for diabetes, Culture shock with the change from London? Thursday, January 22nd a We are all proud of her.” “We really didn’t know much about recruiting..\ |. contract and.a commitment. /s/ Mary Wiseman, PA in those days,” Dr. David — She flew to New York, then to Symond explained. “The Salt Lake City, took a London ad was probably southbound train to arrive in Jackie Williams’ idea. We all ' As the Beaver County Milford about 48 hours after worked together, but Jackie School District Nurse since leaving London. Jackie was the driving force.” 1996, Anne works with the five Williams, who had come to Linley (Spears) schools in the District to Milford as a_ bride and a Jefferson also came to promote the health of students. newly graduated nurse 20 Milford via an advertisement Healthy students profit more years previously, met her at in the London Times.. She from the educational process. the train. Anne settled | arrived from the south island Risk of school failure may often comfortably into the | of New Zealand on June 26, be synonymous with healthorganization at the small rural | 1962. She was the ninth related problems. Vision and Geography Bee Upcoming MHS Events: After more than 30 years in Milford, Anne Denny’s charming accent still sets her apart from the locals. As an Does she miss her former home? Beaver County,” she answered. For more than 100 years, school nursing “I love has been contributing to the lives of children, families and community in the United States and Utah. Governor Leavitt has joined with the National Association of School Nurses to set aside January 28, 1998....the traditional fourth Wednesday in January as chosen since 1977......as UTAH SCHOOL NURSE DAY. lead levels, hematocrit, scolioses (Grades 7 & 8), social adjustment problems, and all of the paperwork involved in making the system work, Anne is dedicated to helping children in the District achieve their goals for success. What would she like everyone to know about Southwest Utah Public Health? “A lot of things available are not necessarily for low income recipients. Some are on a sliding scale,” she | answered. She says the WIC PRESS. program is especially important. The program serves women Left to right: Austin Mayer, son of Arlan and Kristin Mayer, with children, ages infant to 5 Braiden Davis, son of Les and Nanette Davis, and Cassidy years. “Mothers are educated Carter, son of Lary and Lisa Carter. about safety, proper balanced nutrition, and immunizations,” Austin Mayer, Ist place winner of the Milford Elementary Anne explained. Whatever the Geography Bee, has taken the official test to move on to national program, as a school nurse and competition. Up to 100 of the top scorers in each state will be a public health nurse, Anne eligible to compete in their state Bee on April 3. Austin, a6 th serves her community. grader, was the top winner last year, also. | is also in 6 th grade. Braiden Davis, 3rd place winner is in 4th grade. The Bee is open nationally to grade levels 4 through 8. Other Milford elementary participants were - 6 th grade: B. J. Hawkins, Damon Carter and Chris Anderson; 5th grade: David Harvey, Briann Robinson, Joshua Baxter, Daniel Pierce, and David Bryan; 4th grade: Nicholas Carter, Cheryl Thompson, Tricia Thomas and Brett Swanson. Congratulations for a job well done! The National Geographic society developed the National Geography Bee in response to a growing concern about the lack of geographic knowledge among young people in the United States. A 10 country . Gallup survey conducted for the Society in 1988 and 1989 found that people in the U. S., ages 18-24.....the youngest group surveyed....knew less about geography than in any of the other countries in the survey. Local schools are suing this competition to spur interest in the study of geography. - |