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Show getting it together in 4-- H GRANDMA The Adult Nutition Activity Program through the Salt Lake County Council on Aging has many exciting programs arranged during the month of May in conjunction with Senior Citizens' month. One of these was held May 4 - a poetry contest. Marlene Marie Young, editor of the Model Neighborhood News served as Mo will take Grandma? it be? All of us want her. Im sure you ll agree! Let s call a meeting, let s gather the clan, Let s get it settled as soon as we will certainly one Willing to give her a place in the first place winners sun. "The Christening" by MayBelle Holmes (Humorous category) and "Souvenirs of Love" by Marguerite Smith (Serious category), which appear below. The Neighborhood News would like to encourage everyone to submit poetry for this section as we feel this is a unique way to commun icate with each other. SOUVENIRS OF LOVE A Strange how we thought that shed never wear out. But see how she walks, it s arthritis no doubt. Her eyesight is faded, her memory s dim, She s apt to insist on the silliest whim. When people get older they people learn new skills, incorporate new methods. Young people learn to do by doing. Learn to "Make the Best Better. Remember the days when she used to be spry? Baked her own cookies and made her own pies? Helped us with lessons and tended our scams. Wonderful Grandma! We all love her so. Isn t it dreadful she 's no place Become such a care. She must have a home, but the to go? One little corner is all she would question is where? need, A shoulder to cry on , her Bible to read A chair by the window with sun coming through, Some pretty spring flowers still covered with dew. Who ll warm with love s she won tmind the cold? Oh, Who will take Grandmother Among my souvenirs youll find The gift most treasured - peace of mind, Contentment, happiness, heartfelt joy, The love and trust of one small boy. now that she s old? What? Nobody wants her? Oh, yes, there is one, Willing to give her a place in the pat on the back, an encouraging smile A true friend to stand by, as I walk each weary mile. A wonderful family, each one tried and true Are souvenirs of love, for me and you. A program led by local volunteer leaders to help young can. In such a big family theres judge and selected two poems as - Salt Lake County Who .V? Choose a project, set your goals and accomplish them. 'i- - Kay Bendixsen, Area Youth Agent Bernice Palfreyman, Economist-Yout- Home h Gladys Fredriksen, Youth Agent Pam Arnold, Youth Assistant Vincent Rice, Youth Where These she won t be a problem to bother about, Pretty soon now, God will give her a bed. But who ll dry our tears when dear Grandma is dead? treasures Sent down from above Are my wonderful, beautiful Souvenirs of love. God-give- n NO COST TO JOIN! Assistant Nellie Valdez, Youth Assistant sun. Our babies first smile, their first uttered word The sentence 7 love you when first it was heard. The first shaky steps, the faith that they had In the loving protection of Mommy and Dad. OPEN TO ANYONE FROM 9 to 19 years of age. Sponsored by S. L. County Commissioners, U.S.D.A., U.S. U. Extension, Salt Lake City Call or stop in: USU Extension Center 444 South Second West Salt Lake City, Utah 84101 328-574- 5 Anonymous (Contributed by Elaine Cowburnj CARNIVAL by Marguerite Smith THE CHRISTENING Die family just couldn t decide on a name. Not two in the group wanted the same. Brother Bill wanted her Billie Joe, But Sister Marrie said it couldn t be so. A name like Ann was much nicer for a lass And when she grew older t would be first class. Dien Grandad liked Jennie for that was her moms. Diough Jennifer was a girl friend of Toms. And he liked that idea the very best. Dien Aunty said Nellie, but all the rest Had his or her own special choice. One of the neighbors said how about Joyce? Dien christening day came around bright and sunny And the thing that to me seemed very funny Each gave the preacher what they had selected Diough the others choices were each one neglected. Then mom handed her over to Reverend ODay Along with a paper and on it did say - Just give her this name and they ll all be pleased. By none of them then can she ever be teased. Dien he looked at the paper and blessed her so I christen you - Billie Ann Jennifer Jo. -- by Mary Belle Holmes Art and Hobby Show FOOD BAKESALE DRINKS COME ONE! COME ALL! BRING THE FAMILY Sponsored by Northwest Senior Citizens DOOR PRIZES EVERY HOUR NORTHWEST COMMUNITY CENTER 1300 West Second North MAY 17 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |