Page 2 Colby Free Press Monday, December 31, 2012 Area/State Weather Inspection shows improved center Briefly Hospital plans classes From “CENTER,” Page 1 administrator at the home in January 2010 handed down by the federal government. and took over the top job in June 2011. This includes 358 categories under which a for expectant mothers department, said that in June 2006 Deseret “We’ve changed every aspect of the facility. skilled nursing facility is inspected, each of Citizens Medical Center will offer was labelled for “special focus,” which That’s why it’s so much better than it was.” which could result in a defi ciency. four weeks of childbirth classes from means the state imposes tougher penalties One challenge Deseret faces, she said, is “It’s very diffi cult to compare a skilled 7 to 10 p.m. Thursdays starting Jan. on nursing homes for issues found during that it’s certifi ed as what is know as a skilled nursing facility to an assisted living facil- 10. Women due to deliver before May inspections and inspects a home every six nursing facility, subject to tougher series ity,” Ewert said, “and as far as the survey should attend with their labor support months, instead of once a year. standards than many others. The home has goes, I wouldn’t even try to compare the partner. The next classes won’t begin During an August 2010 survey, the home to keep nurses on the premises all day and two.” until April. For information or to regis- was cited for improperly managing a resi- its staff are skilled at complex medical pro- Nursing homes which are heavily cited ter, call Jeanene Brown at the hospital’s dent’s pain medication, a “G” defi ciency, cedures such as intravenous medication and during inspections are sometimes required Education Department, 460-4850. and for allowing residents to be near water occupational therapy. to send the state a plan of corrections to fi x in a piece of therapy equipment that reached The other most common type the state the issues that turned up, Ewert said. The No trash routes; landfill 170 degrees, rated as a “K”. inspects is an assisted living facility, which state will consider pulling a nursing home’s closed on New Year’s “They never got to the point where they caters to people who can still more or less license if it goes six months without correct- The Colby Sanitation Department will lost their certifi cation,” Ewert said. “(But) live on their own, helping them with meals, ing an issue. not pick up trash on Tuesday for New they were on a bad run.” laundry, managing their medication and The state might also hit a nursing home Year’s Day. People on Tuesday routes To get off the special-focus list, the home providing social opportunities. with fi nes, start monitoring it or deny Medi- should put trash out by 8 a.m. Wednes- had to complete two consecutive inspections “Nursing facilities have basically the old- care or Medicaid coverage to new residents day. For questions, call Public Works with no defi ciency rated “F” or higher, Sun- est of the old, and the most at-risk folks,” coming to the facility. Deseret was not given Director Omar Weber at 460-4420. derraj said. Deseret was taken off of the list Ewert said. “The risks are higher.” any of these penalties. On the recent survey, The Thomas County Landfi ll will be in August 2011 after passing such a survey Assisted living facilities are inspected Sunderraj said, the home was asked to sub- closed Tuesday for New Year’s Day. For and another one in February of that year. only according to state regulations, Ewert mit a plan saying how it would correct the questions, call supervisor Larry Jumper “We’ve given the facility a face lift,” said said, but skilled nursing homes must un- defi ciencies it did receive. at 462-8139. National Weather Service Barton, who said she started as an assistant dergo a computerized process of inspections Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Southwest wind 5 District court will close to 10 mph becoming northwest today for end of year in the afternoon. Weird occurrences pop up in Florida The Thomas County District Court Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, will be closing at noon today, New with a low around 11. North wind From “WEIRD,” Page 1 who wanted to question him bow and arrow to kill a neigh- a Facebook friend request. The Year’s Eve, to fi nish end-of-the-year around 10 mph. about the death of a neighbor, bor’s pet turkey, which they juror further infuriated the judge accounting. For information, contact Monday: A 40 percent chance works include “Cocaine Cow- he wound up in Miami Beach, planned to eat on Thanksgiving. with a Facebook post bragging Clerk Kim Schwarz at 460-4540. of snow, mainly after 11 a.m. boys,” about Miami’s cocaine where he shopped, ate sushi and Then there was a Flagler County about getting dismissed from Cloudy, with a high near 22. wars in the 1980s. posed for photos with tourists. man who shot his girlfriend in jury duty. He got three days in Free adult classes North wind 5 to 10 mph. Corben, whose “The Billy Then again, this is the state the legs because he thought she jail. Monday Night: A 20 percent Pulpit” website compiles weird where Gov. Rick Scott mistak- was a wild hog. A Manatee County music to begin next week chance of snow before midnight. Florida news, said Floridians enly gave the media a phone sex A mother and daughter were teacher was issued a verbal The Adult Education Department at Mostly cloudy, with a low around tend to show up in high numbers number to promote a meningitis sentenced to two months in warning for a Facebook conver- Colby Community College is offering 10. on “The Jerry Springer Show” hot line. jail for using two dogs to kill a sation in which she described free General Educational Development classes for anyone who needs to fi nish New Year’s Day: Sunny, with and “America’s Most Wanted.” After a broadcaster posted it, farm-raised pig in their back- an 8-year-old student as the a high near 29. And odd stories elsewhere al- at least one caller was greeted yard. They posted video of the “evolutionary link between a high-school degree beginning next Monday in the lower level of the library Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, ways seem to have a Florida tie with a recording of “Hello attack on Facebook, which led orangutans and humans.” A high with a low around 14. – like former CIA director Da- boys...” from a lusty sounding to their arrest. school science teacher also had on campus. The department also will provide an “academic bridge” to prepare Wednesday: Mostly sunny, vid Petraeus’s extramarital affair lady. Ah, Facebook! It caused trou- some explaining to do when with a high near 31. being exposed through a Tampa Several gaffes involved hunt- ble for several other Floridians. she put a cone-shaped dog col- those who want to enroll in health-care programs. For information, call Direc- Wednesday Night: Partly socialite. And when anti-virus ing Floridians. A Sarasota County man was lar on at least eight students and cloudy, with a low around 11. software founder John McAfee There were the two guys in kicked off a jury after a judge the “cone of shame” photos ap- tor Nance Munderloh at 460-4663. Thursday: Mostly sunny, with ran from authorities in Belize Santa Rosa County who used a learned he’d sent the defendant peared on Facebook. a high near 31. College offers four Thursday Night: Mostly beginning craft classes clear, with a low around 13. Hoxie native starts social network site Colby Community College plans Friday: Sunny, with a high four weeks of introductory craft classes near 38. From “SITE,” Page 1 able to work directly with our game design- tomorrow,” she said. “With your help, we beginning Monday, Jan. 14. The three- ers to create a fun, high quality game of his can truly make a difference in the lives of credit-hour class will meet from 6:30 to Sunrise and Sunset contribute by giving any amount of money. or her creation.” the next generation, our most precious re- 9:30 p.m. Mondays in Room 502 of Fer- Tuesday 8:04 a.m. 5:31 p.m. guson Hall. Rod Rodenbeck will teach First quarter moon at 12:15 a.m. It can be $5 or $5,000. Contributors get Albers said she’s hoping people in Kan- source.” perks and rewards in return for their sup- sas can help bring the network to life. For information or to participate, go to stained glass, Rebel Jay variety crafts, Wednesday 8:04 a.m. 5:32 p.m. including print making and assemblage Moon: waxing, 64 percent port. “I know that you are the people who un- www.IndieGoGo.com/ChangeMyWorld- (U.S. Naval Observatory) “I think one of the coolest perks we are derstand the value of giving our children the Now. sculpture from junk, Chris Thummel offering,” says Albers, “is for a kid to be tools and resources to become the leaders of acrylic painting and Donna Roberts pa- per making and book binding. Enroll- ment is limited to 15; there will be a $30 charge for materials. For information, Fewer U.S. banks failing; banks make best profits since 2006 call Jay at (785) 269-7065.