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Show i ). November 21, 1990 - (UJimflsih ' . , IBsioin tisimdairdl , . rtgen Basin Life r Nurses, doctors and staff participate in Critical Care Week at local hospital Dm Duchetna County Hospital instructor for the orientation, said, "Ife encouraging to aee so many bright young and not ao young in Rooasvelt celebrated Critical Care Week, November with several activities. New registered nureee were' oriented to the Intensive Care Unit area aa well aa in skills to operate technical equipment essential to ths running of a critical care ana. Same of the procedures include arterial line pressure monitoring, hemodynamics, temporary pacemakers, cardioversion, CPU, life support by mechanical ventilation, insertion of chest tubes and oxygen therapy. Head nurse, Kay Hamilton, 12-1- 7, people getting into the field of nursing. I enjoy sharing my many years of experience with them." Rex RippUnger, MD is medical, director ofthe ICU. Harmaton said, "He is well liked by all patients and staff He is well trained, efficient, calm in emergencies and kind to everyone. We are so glad to have him." A contact was held consisting of knowledge sharing in critical care questions and answers. Many of the staff participated. The winners Booth space offered for mine exhibition The Utah Procurement Outreach Office has reserved a booth for Utah businesses at the National Mining Exhibition and Trade Show in Denver, February 1991. Bandy Montgomery, Uintah 'Basin .'Procurement officer, is engouragingpopl busineeaea to 24-2- reserve a space in that booth. Cost 7, . ofbooth space is $100. Montgomery said it edll be a chance to meet thousands of mining firms that could provide business contracts for years. Machine shops, parts houses, electricians, sawmills, and probably were: Mark Rowland, LPN, first Lisa prise, Critical Care Freetan, LPN, second prise, Frontier Grill gift certificate and Kay Fauaett, LPN, third prise, Critical . Can pin. .... Several vendors were on hand demonstrating new technology in state of the art monitoring equip- ment Harmiton added, "Most important of all, the four bed ICU had 100 percent occupancy this week to verity the importance of keeping skills up and proving this is a needed care." many other businesses could suppty something to some of these firms. Montgomery, said it would cost a fortune to find the number of potential clients this conference would provide. There win be at least 6,000 exhibitors, as well as other firms attendirg the show. Businesses who reserve now win have time to prepare brochures, business cards, even videos for presentations at the exhibition. Ths 9100 fee will cover admission to ths show as wen as booth apace. 722-46- or Don and Bobbie Winterton, received $500 as first prize winner. She became a finalist in competition dining the Utah Stats Fair. The competition is the largest in the state, with over 700 particthree divisions. Win- - " ipants terton had won first place in ths intermediate division stats talent in-th-e womens committee, policy development, safety, structure, insurance, local affairs, and natural resources. They also took second in the state - for their young farmers and ranch- -' era program. Overall they ranked fifth in the state, or to find the exhibition or to Winterton takes first in State Talent Find Santa find two years ago. Thirteen local farmers attended the convention and brought home a number of honors in addition to the Winterton first place win. Alan White was sleeted to the State Farm Bureau Board. Shane Carter participated in a discussion meet and was among ths four finalists. The county Farm Bureau received several awards. They received silver stars for their young farmers and ranchers program, monitor-defibrillat- Montgomery asks that business out mare about reserve a spot. Lianne Winterton placed first in CRITICAL CARE WEEK--Ka- y Hannston, head none, checks out the ventilator and the at the Duchesne County Hospital in Roosevelt New registered nurses were oriented to the Intensive Care Unit last week. owners come in and talk to him at UBAG 120 So 100 East, or can him at the senior division state talent find sponsored by ths Utah Farm Bureau. She competed as one of four senior division finalists at the Utah Farm Bureau State Convention. John Swasey, president of ths Duchesne County Farm Bureau, said "We wen all cheering for her, but she had really tough competition." Winterton, the daughter of ' 788-727-0, . Express There are many children in die ares who, because of illness or soma other tragic circumstances, ate fisdng a bleak and giftleaa Christmas. Helping to assure that those children are not begotten at Christmas is the prime objective of the Uintah Basin Association of Governments Santa Express Program. The Santa Express Program is designed to serve those who need assistance far their children, or Senior Citizens. The Association ofGovernments Program will seek assistance for families living within the boundaries of Uintah, Duchesne and Daggett Counties. Persons who need help in providing Christmas fir their children must apply by December 7, 1990 (no exception). Ths deadline for those who wish to become a sponsor is December 10, 1990. Volunteers will be needed until December 14, 1990. Ths selection of ths gifts is left MEDICAL DIRECTOR Rex Ripplinger, M.D., obtains additional information on a patient's condition. Ripplinger is the doctor over the Intensive Care Unit at the Duchesne County Hospital In Roosevelt Various activities were held last week during Critical Care Week. Ambulance may not be the best choice in some cases Death is always difficult. In the certify in writing that the person conftiaian at the death of a loved who signed the living will is termiana, family members dont always nally ill. A living will must bs signed in know the beat course to take. According to Tim Cox at the the presence of two adult witnesses Duchesne County Hospital, calling who are not related by blood or an ambulance is not always the marriage or entitled to any part of best solution. "It can bs expensive. the estate. Witnesses may not be And EMTs are required to do same directly financially responsible far kind of life support and at least try the persons medical care, nor to revive the victim. If the victim agents of any health cars facility in has been dead tor same time, that which he is a patient at the time of is an unneeded expense, as well as signing the living will. It is the an insult to the dignity of the signer! responsibility to inform hie person. Cox said the best dunce in physician that he has signed a some cases is to call the mortuary. living will. It is the physicians Burke Eldredge at the responsibility to make the living Mortuary, add "If they will part of Ins patienfi medical up to the sponsors, but usually an article of clothing or a toy will bring a happy Christmas to a thankfiil child. But, that wont happen unless those mors fortunate remember the neety children and ths Santa Express Program when they tally up their Christmas shopping fists. Our Santa Express Program peretes only from donations given tom the businesses and citizens of he three County areas. If you rould like to donate to this worthy iss, please contact us. Your ontribution will be greatly appre-iatecall the mortuary, thats all they need to da Well take charge from The Santa Program needs there." Morticians era trained to situations that may iponaors fir same families. If you recognize to require something other than Ponr contact our office. routine transport to the mortuary. For mors information, or to Eldredge explained that by law, volunteer your services, please anyone can pronounce e person contact ths following: 7224518 dead. However, the morticians or usually go to the hospital and have Sants express Office, the victim checked by a doctor, Jonas. Kebbis (evenings) particularly if the death is unexpected. "When s person is terminally ill, and they die, they should be allowed to stay dead," he said. Of course an ambulance should be called ifthera is any chance that a person can bs saved. Another option Cox suggested is a living wilL A living will is a legal document that recognizee the rigfrt of an adult to give written instruction! to physicians, hospitals and medical cars providers other ' and other regarding medical procedures. Before s living will can bs used to withhold or withdraw treatment, taro physicians must examine and Olpin-Hulling- er record. A living will may be revoked or cancelled by tearing up or destroying the document; signing a note saying the living will is revoked; teDing someone you wish to revoke the living will; or instructing the physician at any time that you wish to have procedures employed in your behalf. For further information or living will forma, contact: The Senior Citizen Law Center, 637 East 4th South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84102, or The Utah State Medical Association, 640 East 5th South, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84102, 355-747-7. d. Winterton came out on top at the TALENT WINNER-Liai- me Utah Farm Bureau Talent find. She wpn out over a field of performers throughout the state to take first place. She was also the winner two years ago of die intermediate division. 722-61- 03 722-37- 07 Final hearing set for budget, December 4 The final Duchesne County Budget Hearing will bo held in the H 'i Commission SCARY RIDE--It lodes pretty nary sitting up in that little bucket, but this man is very important He is stringing die Christmas lights on Roosevelt Main Street so everything can be ready for Santa's arrival this weekend. office, Tuesday, De- cember 4 at 7 p.m. Commissioners will take into consideration views of dtixens before approving the final budget to Commissioner According from each Boos information Larry department waa checked over. Commieaionara made adjustments and gavs recommendations to each Santas Workshop in Vernal The Uinta Fine Folk Art and Guild announced its 11th annual Santas Workshop on November 24 at the Vernal Middle School from 10 am to 5 pm. If you still need s booth or would like to participate on the program please contact Lonnie Hadlock, Carol Nicholson, 9 or Phyllis OBrien, Pst Brown, 789-377- 7, 789-420- 7, 789-150- 789-485- 1. Seminar Parenting U8U Extension is spsonsoring monthly parenting seminars in conjunction with the Youth at Risk program. The next seminar will be December 1 1, with Jane Thompson speaking on "Being s Responsible Parent for Responsible Kids. For more information contact the extension office. Holiday Inspirations USU Extension is sponsoring a Christmas Fair, "Holiday Inspirations. It will be held November 28 from 1 until 7 pm at the USU Center Auditorium in Roosevelt Demonstrations will include holiday breads, gifts from the kitchen, gilts and decorations, moke and take Christmas ideas, gift wrapping; center-piecend wreaths. There are two houses and table settings. They are also looking for samples of stockings, wreaths, decorations and gift ideas. Ifyou are interested in participating in the contests, sharing your ideas or decorations, or helping with this event, call the Extension Offic-ees contests-gingerbr- ead 722-399- 7, or 738-243- 5. Park West Ski School The Community Ski School is taking reservations end selling passes at the Roosevelt Middle School between 8 and 5 on school days. The first class is on January 5. Unto two buses will be filled on s first come first served basis. The last day far signup will be December 7. Call Carol Parrish, 722-3- 3 19, for mot u information. department "AjjXlK ft |