Idaho State Journal from Pocatello, Idaho • Page 11

POCATEUO, JUNE 11, IDAHO A JOURNAL SECTION PAGE 1 DOCTORS CONCENTRATE IN CITIES Practicioners Balance Care Oneida Rodeo July 7-8 MALAD-Malad will take on a western and festive air July 7-8 as the 31st Annual Oneida County Rodeo hits town. Beginning nightly at 8:30 p.m., top cowboys and cowgirls from throughout the Intermountain West will pit their riding skills against Brahma bulls, steers and broncos for a $1,150 purse. Between rodeo acts spectators will be entertained by rodeo royalty, the Malad Valley Junior Posse, clowns and a Tremonton trick rider. A parade through downtown Malad will precede both evening performances. Producing the Oneida Rodeo is stock contractor D.A.

"Swanney" Kirby of Salt Lake City; announcer is Johnny Jackson of Woodland, Calif. Manning the food booth will be the Trail's End Cowbelles, the Pleasan- tiview Elders Quorum will sell programs, and the Malad Eagles will supervise the refreshment stand. Eight area horsewomen tried out last Saturday to serve as Oneida Rodeo royalty. Chosen queen, by two outside judges, was Cristy Misrasi of Tremonton. Tammy Bruderer of Garland--a former Malad resident--was named first attendant, and Sherry Blaisdell of Malad-recently selected Fourth District High School Rodeo Queen- was selected second attendant.

All tickets will be sold the gate with seating on a first-come, first-serve basis. Adults will be charged $3, children ages 6-12 $1, and those under six will be admitted free with parents.Entry fees for local cowboys will be announced next week Several grounds improvements have been made this year, notes Loyd W. Briggs, Oneida Fair Board chairman. A new roof has been installed on the 4-H building, a new office is being built, grandstands and fences have been re-painted and general ground maintenance work completed. Last year the Fair Board reported a highly successful rodeo with gate receipts at a record high of $5,959.

Hundreds of spectators viewed fast-riding cowboys compete for a total purseof $4,300. In addition to Chairman Briggs. Fair Board members include Jerry H. Jones, Terrel W. Jones, Boyd Lewis, Kenny Edwards, Dan Bastain and Don Laux.

Secretary is Mrs. Joan Hawkins. Directing the Jr. Posse are Karen Annout and Sheila Peabodv. Hospital Adds P.

R. Expert BLACKFOOT--Mrs. Karen Baumert has been appointed Community Relations Director for Bingham Memorial Hospital, administrator Carl Staly announced today. "We feel that with the $4.2 million construction job going on, we need someone who will be responsible for seeing that the public is informed," Staley said. Bingham County voters in 1976 approved a bond issue for rebuilding the present hospital and adding a 28-bed addition to the nursing home.

Construction began in Feb. 1977. In addition to hospital news, Mrs. Baumert will provide health education topics to be taken into the community, organize health fairs and forums, career days for junior and high school students, and blood pressure clinics for the general public. "One of the hospital's goals is more community involvement, and the hiring of Mrs.

Baumert, in a part-lime position, is a step in that direction," Staley said. Mrs. Baumert graduated from Salmon High School in 1961 and from Idaho State University in 1977. She has a strong public relations background and has done a considerable amount of volunteer and community work, according to Staley. Raised in Southeast Idaho and now living in Pocatello, Mrs.

Baumert is married to Eugene E. Baumert, an instructor in electronics at Idaho State University Vocational Technical School. They have two children. EDITOR'S NOTE: This Is one of two special reports on ruraJ medicine In Utah and Idaho. ByQUANEKENYON Associated Press Writer BOISE (AP) Five days a week, Mary Hiatt opens the doors of a trailer house at Oakley and prepares to treat her patients.

She's not a doctor, but a nearsubstitute: a nurse practitioner. Under supervision of Dr. Karl Kelly Nicholes, 20 miles away in Burley, she treats patients for minor ailments such as sore throats or earaches and sews up small lacerations. She's also been trained to recognize the ailments she can't handle and to quickly refer them to the nearest physician. Nurse practioners like Mrs.

Hiatt represent one of many efforts to solve what some officials tag Idaho's most pressing health problem: getting adequate health care to rural areas that can't support a doctor. Don Sower, Idaho Medical Association executive director, said 18 months ago Idaho was ranked 47th in the nation for the per capita number of doctors. There has been a large influx since then, but most have gone to populous areas or to prime recreation communities. In July, more than 100 doctors are scheduled to be processed for licensing, Sower said, in a state where there were 838 doctors at the end of 1975. "The reasons doctors won't move to a small community are pretty much the same reasons why you can't get other professional people to locate there," said Sower.

"The absence of adequate shopping and poor schools are critical factors. It would be pretty hard to get any educated person into such a community, not just a doctor," he said. Cities such as Pocatello, Idaho Falls, Twin Falls and Boise have more than the recommended one doctor per 1,500 a i So do recreation communities such as Coeur d'Alene and Sandpoint. But some isolated, mountain areas haven't had a resident physician for many years. But new programs such as the nurse practioner and a flow of federal dollars are easing the situation.

"There's more of a back- to-basics trend than there was five years ago," says Dr. John Ashley, state health officer. "A lot of doctors want to live in a state like Idaho. But when they get there and face the realities of living in a small, isolated town, they want to move to the state's big cities." Oakley hasn't had a doctor making regular visits since 1965. Aleta Stringham, Oakley pharmacist, is chairman of an organization that went to work to provide medical services.

She had a special incentive. "As the only health service in town, we've had people come to us injured or badly burned and we haven't been able to do anything for them. It was quite frightening," she said. Medical grants under the National Health Services Corps will pay Mrs. Hiatt's salary for the first two years.

The corps has an active program to lure doctors to the state. AH a local community has to provide is the facilities and a receptionist. All fees go back Into the clinic. Four to five doctors per year come to the state's rural areas under the "program. About half stay.

In some towns, it takes a community effort to get medical services. For Pierce, a logging town of 1,200 In Clearwater County, the nearest doctors are in Orofino, 35 miles away by mountain road. Four years ago, the community opened its Pioneer Medical Clinic, staffed by nurse practioner Laura Archer, an insurance clerk and a recep- tionistnurslng assistant. Pierce provided space lor the clinic in a new community center. The clinic now averages more than 400 patients a month.

Donations were recently raised in the community to pay for (12,000 in equipment. Mrs. Archer says only 5 per cent of her patients need to be sent on to a regular doctor. The Medex program is another way of getting health care to rural areas. The University of Washington recruits former military medical corpsmen and gives them additional training.

The technicians also work closely by telephone with the nearest doctor. Glenns Ferry, a community of 1,386 on the Snake River, hasn't had a regular doctor for about four years. But it has a Medex. a adequately during the hours of operation," says Mayor Dayle Messerly. "But our problem is we have no real emergency medical care." He says in emergencies, people must travel the 27 miles to Mountain Home or the 31 miles to Gooding.

"We're a little worried about that. We have an awful lot of farm accidents here. It just isn't the coverage that you would really want." Still more federal prorams are aimed at improving rural medical services. The state has established a chain of mountaintop radio transmitters to extend ambulance service. Paramedics have sprung up in several areas with direct radio contact to regular doctors.

Rural Nurse Mary Hiatt of Oakley is one of the nurse practitioners helping solve the problem of getting adequate health care to rural areas. (AP Wirephoto) The state also has active emergency medical technician training programs aimed at having someone in every i a i i emergency care. Officials say the state's overall medical-care picture is bright. "Idaho is pretty well served except for some of the remote areas," said Sower. "They'd be difficult to serve under any circumstances." Naturopath Drug Buying Hits Snag KAREN BAUMERT Bingham Spokesman BOISE, I a A Naturopathic physicians have little trouble purchasing drugs from pharmaceutical companies in Idaho, according to a Nampa naturopath, although the sales are against the law, The Idaho Statesman reports in a copyrighted story.

A naturopath is a practitioner of naturopathy, the art of allowing the body to heal itself through the use of natural substances and natural healing methods. Charles Rogers said he ordered four prescription drugs by telephone June 9 from Burgin-Arden, of Portland, in a controlled buy approved in advance by Canyon County Prosecuting Atty. James C.Moffitt. The substances, identified as conjugated estrogens, which a a Rauwolfla Serpentina, a blood pressure medicine; thyroid tablets; and a urinary pain analgesic commonly known as Azo tablets, were confiscated by the Canyon City-County Narcotics Unit. Cliff Barnett, executive secretary of the State Board of Pharmacy, said naturopaths cannot legally dispense prescription drugs because they are not licensed by the state.

The president of Burgin- Arden, Glen Burgin, said "I've yet to sell my first prescription substance to a naturopath." When told by a Statesman reporter a naturopath had recently ordered and received three prescription substances from his firm, Burgin seemed surprised. "It's not a major selling area," he said, adding he has six or seven customers in Idaho. When asked If his firm Is registered with the state, Burgin said, "I'm not going to answer that question for you." Drug companies by law must be registered with the state to sell drugs In Idaho. Barnett said i A a registered. The drugs received by Rogers were listed in Burgin-Arden's List Naturopaths and Chiropractor, "he said.

Rogers also said he was threatened witJi possible arrest unless he paid $450 to join the I a A i a i Naturopathic Physicians. Rogers said Cyrus Maxfield, a i a of the Idaho association, telephoned him in May and said "We have a connection in the attorney general's a i i allegation. "I just told him that unless he can prove that he can meet our qualifications for a naturopath that we would not recognize him and he would stand to be arrested," Maxfield said. Atty. Gen.

Wayne Kidwell said he thought the association should be investigated if "they are invoking the name of this office." Ada County Prosecutor David Leroy said he is investigating the possibility of extortion because the alledged threat came in a telephone call placed from Ada County. IN IDAHO Schools Set Special Meet BLACKFOOT-There will be a special meeting of the Blackfoot School board tonight at 7 dealing with reassignment of school principals, outgoing board chairman Eugene Berry announced Saturday. The meeting is open to the public and will be held at the school district offices, 440 W. Judicial St. A haystack of twine, covering up posts and rock, turned up in this garbage bin in the Downey area intended for household garbage.

Jim Evans of Snake River Sanitation (right) whose company is the garbage contractor, was checking to see that all dumpsters are emptied on schedule when he found the mess. Evans said such abuse is rare in the Downey area's 26 containers. (Photo by Journal correspondent Fern Hartvigsen) Aquifer Recharge Planned Trash Abuse I i si OGDEN (AP)-An attempt to gel funding for a pilot project to recharge underground water storage reservoirs in the Weber River delta will be made by a Weber County legislator in this week's special session of the Utah legislature. Rep. C.

Demont Judd, D-Ogden, made the promise following an Ogden area chamber of commerce natural resources committee meeting. "I believe there is an opportunity to get some seed money for the project from the S5 million emergency drought relief fund we'll be considering," he said. "When I see the nature of the drought fund bill, I will try to amend it to include money for this the legislator said. John Reeve, a local engineer and originator of the proposed project, said the water level in the underground aquifers has dropped in recent years although more than 350,000 acre- feel goes Into the Great Salt Lake during a normal year. "There was no surplus water in the rivers this year," he said, "because we're experiencing the driest year on record." "However, there are areas along the Weber River where water can be put back into the ground during normal years," he continued.

According to Reeve, Utah Water and Power Board and the U.S. Geological Survey data show that the water table in the Weber delta has declined from 10 to 49 feet between 1953 and 1973. Engineers Aiding Osprey ST. 'MARIES, Idaho (API The thud of army explosives shook the Northern Idaho forest floor as state national guardsmen applied their skills to protecting rare ospreys. The 116th Engineer Battalion, as part of Its annual training, Invaded the thick woods south of here to build osprey nests and nestlng areas for goslings, said state Fish and Game Department officials.

The young predatory birds are sometimes easy prey for coyotes and other hungry mammals, so guardsmen used explosives to make shelters for them. As part of the new two-week program, completed Saturday, soldiers set off demolition charges In a circle to create a trench with a small mound in the center. When filled with water, the trench serves as a protective moat for the nests in the center. The guardsmen also erected nesting areas of 40 to 45-foot poles set six feet Into the ground. Platforms attached to Sic top serve as nosl sites.

Road Work BOISE-Work will soon begin on 25.5 miles of seal coating state highways in Oneida, Caribou, and Bear Lake Counties in southeastern Idaho. Thw two sections which will be improved by the Idaho Division of Highways consist of 5.5 miles from Deep Creek to Colton Road and approximately 20 miles from Soda Springs to Nounan Raod. At the bid opening by the Idaho Transportation Department in Boise today Circle A Construction Inc. of Twin Falls, Idaho was the apparent low bidder at $221,191.17 to complete the seal coating within 30 days upon award of a contract. Shop Sold A A a owned by Mr.

and Mrs. Gordon South, has been sold to Mr. and Mrs. John O'Keefe. Started in 1933 by South's parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Russell South, the business has been continuously operated by family members for 44 years. Mrs. O'Keefe has worked for the firm for the past nine years. The new firm will be known as "The Blossom Shop" and will be moved to 90 South 100 East In a remodeled cinder block building.

The Souths will utilize space occupied by the floral business as office area for their housing and construction firm. Souths will retain their agency for Walker Monument Co. of Pocatello. Plan Camp United Cerebral Palsy of Idaho will hold Us summer camp August 20-27 at Cathedral Pines campground north of Sun Valley on the Big Wood River. The a includes a naturally warm swimming pool, several cabins and a large dining hall.

The camp program includes fishing, field games, nightly bonfires and a dance with live music. This year is the second for the group at this location, though the program has been in existence 14 years. Camp director Tom Robinson points out "this is the only time durina the year when many of these disabled adults have the opportunity to get. away from their living environment to enjoy activities that are a regular part of most people's lives." Two nurses experienced in working with disabled persons are assigned to the camp staff. Information about the camp is available through United Cerebral Palsy of Idaho, 100 N.

Latah, Boise, 83704. The telephone number is 345-8070. Fight Fire BOISE, Idaho (AP)-A brush fire, which Bureau of Land Management officials said was deliberately set, burned about 300 acres of land opposite Spring Shores Marina near Lucky Peak Reservoir Sunday. About 70 firefighters and smoke jumpers fought the blaze with help from helicopters and tanker planes, Fire Boss Pat Cudmore said. "Some people just got out of a boat, lit it and then took off," Cudmore said.

Shut Down BOISE, Idaho (AP)-A Boise massage parlor was ordered shut down by police after a newsman asked if it was operating without an approved city license. Capl. Joe Locklear, who ordered the parlor, "The Tender Touch," lo close, said police weren't aware It was In operation until questioned by the Idaho Statesman. "We don't read the ads to seek out this kind of information," said Locklear. The parlor is listed as being owned by the widow of Hayden "Goodie" Goodrich, who was shot to death recently.

Police said they were investigating Goodrich's links to organized gambling. Locklear said he sent an officer to the establishment and the officer verified The Tender Touch was operating without a license. Boise's massage parlor ordinance requires a city license. Police said the establishment applied for a license, but the permit still was under investigation. Locklear said he has recommended to Chief John Church that the Tender Touch's license application be denied.

He said the woman who applied for the license under the name of Susan Shaw, 3S, was convicted of prostitution in Boise three years ago. Jeilo Bath LEWISTON, Idaho (AP) What's green and gooey and has a man inside? Ask Walt Covington, a local stereo store owner. Covington wanted lo stage a contest, but he passed up such passe pastimes as telephone sitting, phone booth stuffing and goldfish swallowing. He said he plans to make 600 gallons of Jello probably a world record. The contest Is to start Saturday afternoon with Jello jumpers plunging to the bottom of the shlmmcry mass to retrieve a marble.

Covington said his recipe calls (or 200 gallons of hoi water, 100 pounds of gelatin and 300 gallons of cold water, topped with 1,000 pounds of ice. The slow-motion swimming pool is to be stirred with an outboard motor. CORRESPONDENTS CORNER Fending off Drought ByfERNHARTVISSEN Every time I read or hear someone talk about the drought conditions I get extremely thirsty and must have another drink of water to quench my thirst. Much of the land is thirsty too and only we can provide its drink unless a kind Providence sends us the rains we need to help alleviate the situation. However, there are things we can do to conserve our water.

Try setting your timer to remind you when to change the sprinkler, and keep water to drink in the refrigerator, so you aren't tempted to run out water for a cool drink. Utilize your water levels on the aulomatic washer and stay within the limits set by your city hoard on using water. There are many things you can do of your own free will, but it will take a highly united effort to see us through. I am a child in knowledge when it comes to going without water. For a time in my life 1 hauled water in ten gallon cans on a little red wagon to use for culinary purposes, and to water a cow and some'chickens.

The well was dry. Then I experienced much publicity over radio and newspaper while living in Omaha in 1934 during the drought. Though we were not as close to the soil then, being a farmer's daughter 1 suffered along with those who were frying to yield a living from the soil and penned this little poem: Dear Lord, we pray for help this summer night We pray for wisdom, strength and humble might. We truly know that as Thy will be done, And so we pray, guide us through trials lo come. We beg of thee, forgive our selfish past For we have come to know Thy power at last.

We ask Thee, Lord to guide our'lallering hand Oh, please save this our life, our Native land. Isaac Barnes of Downey says he remembers what he terms an open winter in 1933 here in our valley. The farmers suffered for lack of moisture during the next summer, but came through. Several of like age to Mr. Barnes remember this winler, but says 1977 was worse for lack of snow in the mountains.

Last spring our men had (o load the little calves lo cross Cherry Creek onto the Mock pasture land, because the rushing water would have washed the calves down the creek. This year they could easily walk over. This winter I accompanied my husband Vernon lo the farm to feed the cattle They were slick and lazy, loitering and feeding on a sunny, dry hillside. Although they had winter coats, they did not look like they were weathering a winter and indeed they were not. Liltlc snow, mud or the usual winler difficulties were experienced during 1976-77.

We seem to bo waiting for them, not anxious to have our wav of life change to unknown difficulties..