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Burkhart named director of surgical services at Fort Logan Hospital STANFORD - America Burkhart, a registered nurse, has been hired as director of surgical services at Fort Logan Hospital. Burkhart previously had worked at Fort Logan Hospital for 12 years, including four years in surgery. She graduated in 1996 from the Danville School of Health Occupations as a licensed practical nurse and earned an associate's degree from St. Catharine College in 1997. She received her bachelor's degree in nursing from Eastern Kentucky University in 2001.

Dear Editor: I can't be quiet any longer. Can't we as citizens of the United States do something about these gas prices? I mean this is getting ridiculous! I am a mother of two, a wife trying her best to get my life back together and my family back together after a multitude of problems, money being one of them. After losing my job because my son was ill, I'm looking for a decent-paying job, one with benefits, which I lost with my job, and one with hours that might allow me to be a mother and a wife.

HILLSBORO, N.H. - Lisa Duncan, RN, of Salvisa, a night shift nurse at the Veteran's Administration Medical Center in Lexington, was named one of four finalists in the Osram Sylvania SilverStar Night Shift Hero program. Duncan, whose husband Jeffrey nominated her for the honor, works in the Intensive Care Unit tending to veterans in very serious condition, including those who served in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan. "Sometimes we forget about the people in our communities who make sure that important services are available around the clock," said Lorrie Piper, marketing communications manager, "That's why Sylvania created this award to honor and shine a public spotlight on extraordinary people who work at night.

Minnie Lydia Trierweiler Olson entered her Heavenly Home on March 18 at Wesley Village in Wilmore. Minnie was born Sept. 6, 1911, at Staples, Minn., the daughter of Charles and Lydia Shannon Trierweiler. She graduated from Crosby Ironton High School in 1930 and from Asbury Methodist Hospital School of Nursing, Minneapolis, Minn., in 1933 as a registered nurse. She married Walter Olson on Dec. 12, 1933, and he preceded her in death on Aug. 8, 1993. Walt and Minnie were early pioneers in the settlement of Alaska and later returned to Minnesota, where she served as a nurse in the Moose Lake State Hospital.

When Carlos Serna, executive director of Homeplace Support Services, hired Carey Tinsley about a year ago, he didn't realize he was getting a two-fer. Serrna knew he was getting an experienced registered nurse to serve as nurse for the program and also operations manager. But not long after the Liberty woman moved into her office at the Homeplace complex off of South Second Street, he noticed he also was getting a dog that would become a favorite of the staff as well as the mentally and physically disabled patients that Homeplace serves.

Dear Editor: It may seem to the patient that the drug reps take up time the doctor could be spending with the patient but I would like to clarify just what happens when they come from the waiting room into the office. The rep comes in, asks the nurse if samples are needed, and if so they package them, log them in and then stand to wait for a physician's signature. When the doctor gets a spare minute in between patients, he will step up and sign for the sample drugs and go on to the next patient.

Clarification A news brief in Tuesday’s edition about the Tourism Commission’s upcoming meeting described a local project as the “mayor’s mural project.” Two classes from Conkwright Middle School have proposed a mural project in the city. Mayor Ed Burtner said Wednesday that he has spoken to the classes about the idea, but he did not originate the concept, nor is he spearheading the project. The classes are heading it up. Diabetes Basics Class The Clark County Health Department will have a Diabetes Basics class Tuesday, Nov. 16, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Clark County Home Health Building at 273 Shoppers Drive.

Boy, have I got news for you! You probably won't believe it, and all I can say is to just try it! For years I have truly suffered from leg cramps/twitching. The only time it happens is in bed when I'm lying down, trying to sleep. I can be dog tired and literally cannot wait to lie down my weary body, close my eyes and drift away to dream land. Maybe I'll read a little, then, with utter delight, I will put my book aside, turn out the light, arrange myself in just the right position and finally end the day. I won't be there two minutes when - BOOM - my legs become fully awake and begin dancing a jig. That moment is, without a doubt, one of life's biggest disappointments.

“See ya tomorrow,” the young lady said with a smile as she walked out of the doctor’s waiting room and headed toward the Mayo Clinic elevators. I noticed her before she even spoke because she was so fit, so healthy looking, and seemed so familiar with the space and the nurses. After she left the area, I walked (hobbled on my crutches) to the nurse behind the schedule desk. Since we've been going to Mayo to “stay as together as long as possible,” we’ve become friends with many of the nurses and the doctors and feel free to openly talk about most anything to them.

Alisha Kay Petrey and James Joseph Alatorre were married Oct. 5 at Victoria's Chapel in Las Vegas, NV. Christy Houts, sister of the bride, served as matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Nicole Elliott of Lexington and Lorrie DeRosa of Lexington. Kailee Villatoro and London Alatorre, nieces of the groom, served as flower girls. Tim Young, uncle of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen were Travis Alatorre, Lancaster, CA. and Pedro Jiminez, Chino, CA. Jacob Alatorre, nephew of the groom, was ring bearer.