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Show Lakeside Lakeside Review Tuesday, September 22. 1998 Seniors gather for fun and fashion 0 Annual Gerontology Convention held at Egyptian Center jr M 0 e T fl t r t This statewide conjermce is man'ebus because it ts importantfor those of us who are concerned about promoting a higher so By JEAN TONTI Standard-Examin- t it 5 correspondent GDEN - The audience cheered. They leaped to their feet as they applauded and clapped their hands in unison. The entire banquet room full of people laughed as they were entertained by a unique fashion quality of life for our t senior citizens. We want inspire one another by sharing to gather and show. All this fanfare was for the more than 250 senior citizens and professionals in the field of gerontology who joined together for the 6th Annual Utah Gerontology Convention on Sept. 10 and 1 1 at the Egyptian Center in downtown Ogden. So why was everybody cheer- expertise, ideas and success stories. -- ' - Kelly Van Noy, associate director of Senior Services in Weber County ing? An electrifying fashion show .presented after a luncheon made people laugh. One senior citizen paraded through the crowds in a hat made exclusively of empty prescription pill bottles. Another showed the very latest in muu-mu- u wear. One participant wore a costume in white, displaying the notion that diamonds are a girls best friend. - Eighty-four-year-o- ld Syd m administrator of Apple Village Assisted Living Center in Salt I Lake City. She focused on the positive aspects of aging. Seniors are more mellow, tolerant and content, she said. She spoke about the gold in their golden years. Humor is this gold, she said. Seniors todays are full of optimism. The Utah Gerontological Pioneer Award also was presented at the conference, to Dr. Josephine Kasteler of Salt Lake City. She. was honored for her work as a in the field of gerontology and service to the elderly. At 84, she is involved in legislative committees and a commuZ nity council. Kasteler still volunteers at the -Holladay Health Care Center and has done so for the last Hei-n- er of Morgan was a participant at the convention. His activities in Utah have included assisting in veterans programs and participating in senior citizen committees and Scouting. He also said his book, A Centennial History of Morgan, is nearing publication. Heiner is proud of his active life as a senior citizen. I want to be even more involved and even more interested in programs statewide, he said. Continued involvement is the spice in my life. While at this convention, seniors and gerontology professionals - people who study the processes of aging and are devoted to elderly needs - joined together for two days. We wish to develop a passion for life and those we serve, said Sally Brown, chairwoman of the event. Our senior citizens want the best care possible so they can continue to be a powerful voice within society. The conference was intended to help senior citizens figure out how to do that. Keynote speakers included Percy Devine, of the U.S. Administration on Aging, and Alex Trujillo, from the U.S. Health Care Finance Administra-tion.Bot- h men are based in Denver. Devine asked senior citizens to be flexible. Think, take risks, and listen to make what you want a reality, he told those attending the conference. The philosophy should be: I want to live until I die, Devine said. Trujillo included a slide presentation on Medicare, the aging of the U.S. population, income pi-one- er SHOW: Carol Nelson Egyptian Center in downtown FASHION sneaks a peak at the fashion show presented by seniors during the 6th Annual Utah Gerontology Convention at the Ogden recently, The award winner each year blazes trails for others to fob-lo- w, conference officials said." Throughout the convention, a silent auction displayed items such as fine jewelry and theme-baske- SENIOR ACCESSORIES: Tony Capitano wears a looped earring for the fashion show. zens, he said. We want to gather and inspire one another by sharing expertise, ideas and success stories. For seniors, the Internet is a valuable, positive tool to help them keep up with world news and events, conference speakers said. These same seniors are beginning to live beyond 100 years old. They want to remain active and healthy and be productive members of society. One of the seminars was presented by Karla Corbridge, R.N., Anna Huffaker and Anita Richard (right), bcth from the Kearns Senior Center, prepare to perform . during the fashion show. GETTING READY: of the elderly and where the Medicare dollars are distributed in his speech. In 1996, the majority of Medicare funds went to inpatient care - at a hospital - at 49.67 percent, and secondly to physicians at 26.3 percent, Trujillo said. On an average. Medicare officials paid $5,012 in benefits for each beneficiary in 1996. Trujillo also said that more than 70 percent of elderly beneficiaries reported incomes of $25,000 or less. In 2030, 19.9 percent of the population will be 65 years old and older. Kelly Van Noy, associate di rector of Senior Services in ber County, said he thinks about the positive aspects that are here for senior citizens. This statewide conference is marvelous because it is so important for those of us who are concerned about promoting a higher quality of life for our senior citi- - W. 1300 North; Michelles Fun Zone, daycare; T & C Mobile Pressure Washing, 1958 N. 900 West, wash service. Field Road; home; Chris Service, home; Jayson Kaskell, home; Woodside f, Homes, five homes; Patrick levels We- ts donated by senior centers and businesses in Utah. Seniors throughout Utah were also given the opportunity to enter an art contest. The focus on seniors is already strong in Weber County. Karen Coulam, Weber Hu- man Services Volunteer Center Director, said, We want to address the physical, emotional and mental health needs of the elderly. We try to ask the right questions when they are in need of help. We ask them, Can you sleep well? Do you have a headache? We help solve their problems in a caring and supportive i way. Speaker Trujillo said he looks to the future in assessing and -solving the needs of the elderly population. There is work out there for all of us to do, he said at the conference. We can, and we will, get the job done. LICENSES AND PERMITS This is a listing of business licenses and building permits issued by area cities during August. Clearfield City Fruit Heights City Building permits: Hamlet Homes, seven homes; Pete D. Smith, storage shed; Scott M. Cater, home; Roland G. Hering, storage shed; R.H. VanKomen & Company, two finish office space; George C. Goupios, dental office. New business licenses: Angies Daycare, 147 E. 1700 South, No. 8; Annotti Daycare, 651 W. 375 North; C & C Welding & Fabrication, 39 Villa Drive; Emilie Winterfcldt, massage therapy; Network Systems Architects Co., 785 S. 1150 West; TLC Trucking, 34 S. 350 West, hauling top soil and leveling it; Wires & Pliers Electrical, 1143 W. 300 North, contractor. Clinton City Building permits: Whiterock Construction, home; Nelson & Nelson Construction, home; JVS Construction, two homes; Mark lligley Construction, six homes; Ken Mitchell Development Co., home; Sam Buckley, basement; Ryan Rogers, home; Ivory Homes, home; Mark Higlcy, three homes; Ken Mitchell DeWalden-woo- d velopment Co., home; Homes, home; Richard Russell, addition; Justin Higlcy, home; Great American Homes, home. New business licenses: Wal-denwo- Real Estate Corp., 798 Building permits: Maywood Construction, home; Del finish basement; Alan Brady, covered porch; Buxton ConstrucInc., home; Dunn-rit- e tion, home. New business licenses: Aavid Computer and Video, 854 E. Raymond Road, computer sales and consulting and video production; Law Office of Wallace J. Calder, 795 N. 1375 East. Excel Mortgage LC, 1536 N. Woodland Park Drive; Mountain Sun Mechanical, 1087 W. 550 South; Project Control Solutions, 1601 Hill Field Road; Pandoras Box, Too, 611 N. 1425 East; Michaels Store, 1804 N. Woodland Park; Ks & D Make and Bake, 1040 North Main; Dynamics Research Corp, 880 W. Heritage Park Blvd.; Solution Dynamics Inc., 880 W., Heritage Park Blvd.; One Hour Moto Photo; Spencers Distribution, 495 N. King Street; TR Auto, 3207 N. 750 Last; Stites Enterprise, 1505 N. 1200 West; Touch of Class, 5112 E. 2000 378 North North; Main; Mt. States Spa Covers, 1449 N. Angel Street; Shellys Hair Shack, 1410 N. 2725 West; Natural Touch, 2138 E. 2900 North; Ensign Engineering & ADZ-N-EN- Kaysville City Building permits: CP Lodder, home; L. Dale Green, basement finish; Ken Minear Construction, home; Rigby Showcase Homes, home and basement finish; Symphony Homes, home; Brent Heiner, bam; Austin Wnght Jr., remodel; Lane Fishburn, home; Symmetry Homes, home; Magic Valley Construction, basement finish; Gold Medal Homes, home; Lodder Homes, home; River Bend Construction, garage addition; LeGrande Richter, home; Robert G. Stadler, fountain; Clariss Dyer, home; Dean Jensen, addition; Todd Campbell, commercial remodel. New business licenses: Inter- mountain Farmers Association, 825 E. 3000 North; J & M Medical Billing, 598 W. 1425 North; Lady Foot Locker, 2006 Hill Landscape, 1558 W. 700 North; Worldiec Inc., 579 W. Heritage Park Blvd.; Excel Services, 2261 E. 3350 North; Honeywell Inc., 880 W. Heritage Park Blvd.; Kilgore Chemical Corp, 880 W Heritage Park Blvd.; Natural Solutions Inc., 880 W. Heritage Park Blvd. Layton City Building permits: Woodbury Corporation, photo shop; Dean Joyner, home; Tad Hendricks, home; Ivory Homes, three homes; John Eaves, home; Properties LTD, three homes; Koenig Construction, home; Timberland Construction, re Cos-grif- Sierra Pacific Homes, Inc., home; Alan home; Robert J. Johnson, home; Summit Construction, home; Marc Johnson, home; Haskell Homes, Inc., two homes; Lanse Choumos, home; Thurgood & Thurgood, home; home; Car-rol- l, Haskell Homes, Inc., home; Ivory Homes, seven homes; Bruce L. Spratling, home; Woodside Homes, four homes; Holmes Creek Construction, home; Lanse Chournos, home; Loren Mansell, home; John Noland, home; Grenn Clark, home; Dil-h- n Young, home; Lynn Glauser, two homes; Woodbury Corp, retail. ' Construction, home; Steve Hint Construction, home; Glade Nielsen, home; Brady L. George, home; Gary Kerr, finish basement; Neiderhauser Builders, home; Robert Isaacson, addition; Pat Hughes, remodel; Build Tech, two homes; Stokes Bros. Construction, addition; E. K. Bailey Construction, Blimpies; Rex Stacy Construction, finish basment; KDT Construction, home; Brad Carlson Construc- tion, home; Castle Homes, home; Lanse King Construction, home; Rainey Construction, home; Eagle Homes, home; Eagle Homes, finish basement; Nelson & Nelson, home; Benchmark Homes, home. New business licenses: P West Point City Building permits: Craythome Construction, three nology. 9 9 Building permits: Ed Green home; Dennis Waters Construction, home; Ryland Hemes, six homes; Nilson Homes, home. New business licenses: Unforgettable Weddings, 7958 S. 2100 Last, wedding decorating. Sunset City B.K. Building permits: Enterprises, remodel; J. Bauman Construction, addition. Snow-Angel- s, 2465 North Main, No. To help you celebrate your baby, StandardNET has created Babyland, an online photo album ot baby pictures and special moments. Located at www standard netbabyland, Babyland features photos of infants and first birthdays, allowing Mom and Dad to show off their beautiful baby to friends and family across town or around the world Pictures are updated weekly and remain online for one week Please include a stamped envelope if you want the picture returned. To have you baby featured in Babyland. please send baby's picture along with his or her name and age to: Babyland do Standard-Examine- r PO. Box 951 Ogden, UT 84402 or the photo to: standard net 16. babyland Syracuse City For more information call w permits: I New business licenses: Snow Consulting Service, 366 N. 3425 West, information system toch- - South Weber City Building horijes; Bryce Chamberlain, home. New business licenses: New business licenses: : KDT 625-421- 4 |
