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Show Feature life of the quality Improving SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 27, 2000 20 the Utah State Office of the People tell me what a great job Medical Examiner employed her I have done, but Raymond deserves the credit. County Senior Coordinator, at- to run the office. to Cox for the came When time Clevetended a convention in According to Cox, they will she develop a new Senior Citizens land, she's had a strong desire to retire, she decided that work with senior citizens. Al- wanted to live somewhere qui- Center in the next two or three though only 25 years old at the eter. Although I loved Salt Lake years in the Ranchos. However, time, she became interested in a City, it was time for a change. for now all seniors are encourparticular seminar: How to pre- Cox moved to Kanab in October aged to take part in the services pare for your old age. Before of 99, but why Kanab? I like the and activities at the centers that time, she never thought red dirt and the small towrn at- present location, 56 West 450 North, behind the city park. Its about retirement or the prob- mosphere, she says. to When Cox moved Kanab, a great place to have good times lems of the aged. Cox grew up in Salt Lake City. her plans did not include work- with friends and make some new While attending college at the ing. I decided that I could not ones. Got a hankering to shoot some University of Utah, she worked live on my retired income, so I Marilyn Cox, coordinator of the Senior Center in Kanab, at her desk at the at Blue Cross Blue Shield, en- applied for the job at the Senior pool with the guys? Just drop by center. Photo by Barbara Pyles. rolling seniors in Medicare. Off Citizens Center, she said, her the Senior Citizen Center ... if and on, throughout her career, grin widening. youre a senior, that is. Other Wanted-FosteCox at the started working activities include exercise she has worked with senior but not to the extent she Senior Citizens Center in April classes at 9 a.m. Monday through had hoped. By Barbara Pyles They deserve a safe home, secu- shoot to some Got with a the Just pool guys? hankering In the past 48 hours shes been rity, attention and support. They During her professional caif Center a Citizen Senior ... the abused by those she loved, taken also need a family that believes youre senior, reer, this dynamic lady worked drop by for American Fidelity Life In- that is. forcibly from her home, held in in them. These children have already surance Company in Salt Lake custody for hours and generally 4 Do chorus suffered serious disruption from criminal. at a like of womens her treated this became she where the Friday; p.m. you year. As'coordinator, City, from their homes. and removed do nowhere to fun to In about 1980, the job is develop the center, night want tell her theres being every Monday; Fosoffice of the Utah State Insur- long range planning, assure everyWednesdayat6p.m.There for her to go? Source: Utah Every attempt is made to ini- ance Commissioner hired Cox funding and do the reports. In is also porcelain doll making, tially match a child to a family a who is able to meet the childs I to few art the have crafts,a last classes, quilting, months, specifically develop program book discussion individual needs. This prevents that would educate seniors on stressed cleaning up the center, group, working the child from being moved from insurance. During this time, she getting it painted, adding new on computers, blood pressure, home to home. Children can be traveled to Senior Citizen Cen- carpets and things like that, and field trips. A special event ters all over the state of Utah. I she says. Cox praised Raymond awaited by many will be a weekly care families by the year 2,000? matched with the best foster thought a Senior Center would Chavez, a Kane County em- - bingo party. The center serves a Unfortunately, his plea did not family when there is a large be a fun place to work. Seniors ployee, for doing much of the nutritional, hot lunch every succeed in attracting enough number of foster families to choose from. Source: Utah Foswork. He painted the walls in Monday, Wednesday and Fri- families to foster care. are great, she says. Did you know that as of Au- ter Care Foundation Website. Her next job was working as the recreation room a light day, for a small fee. As for the homebound seniors: gust 1999, approximately General Manager for Gym State cream, got the new carpet and The requirements for being Mutual. For the last 10 years, repaired the furnace, she says. Monday, Wednesday and Fri- 2,300 children were in the a foster parent: Families who days (Meals on Wheels) three Utah Foster Care System? are interested must be free of different buses deliver meals to The number of children in felonies, can be legally marKanab, the Ranchos and the state custody has increased ried couples or single indiGlendale area. viduals and must be 21 years by 121 since 1994. Enjoy the Warmth from an Economical chilCox says that they would like there are nine of age or older. Adults must Currently to thank all the volunteers who dren in foster care from the Kane be able to pass a background Gas Heater have helped at the center, but County area. Seven of the nine screening and Child Abuse Come In and See Our Selection of: they still need volunteers, des- - are between the ages of eight Registry check. The family perately. If you can lend a few and 15. Yet, there are only two home must meet minimal Gas Fireplaces , Space Heaters and Stoves hours to teach a class or help in licensed foster families in the standard 6f cleanliness and other ways, please call the cen- community. Kane County des- safety. Families need to be Or if you have perately needs homes for older committed to caring for and ter at Quality "1 for new ideas activities, school aged children, sibling helping local children in the any Brands contact the please Activity Di- groups and teens. community. Fox. Christie re- When foster The state of Utah provides a children are rector, Majestic Remember seniors, the Senior moved from their homes, its daily stipend to help cover the Citizens Center is a place to through no fault of their own. cost of caring for an extra child Empire have good times with good These children have been abused in the home. A Medicaid card is Rinnai friends. There is nothing to and neglected. Some lived un- - also provided to cover any medi-de- r life threatening conditions, cal, dental and therapy needs. Come and See Them Burn in our Showroom! join and no membership fees. To become prepared to effecInstallation Available! tively handle the behaviors fos, , ter children may exhibit, potenLfcfer are required A, .totial foster families i I participate in 32 hours of free Country Living Elder Care is a quality residential elder care center classroom instruction as well as located in Fredonia, Arizona, that offers your loved one the quality care two hours of CPR and first aid they deserve in a clean home atmosphere with home cooked meals, daily activities, in a warm family setting. training. 24 hour, 7 day a week care If interested, call Debbie or a Arizona state licensed Michelle at the Utah Foster Care & , RN owned and operated Foundation for more informaSecure comfortable environment tion and a free information Activities, programs Nutritious meals packet, toll free at By Barbara Pyles Ever since Marilyn Cox, Kane Parents! r cifi-zen- s, vice-preside- - Is Your Home Ready For Winter? - 644-525- 0. w I -- Care u Country Living I Propane Sales 9 Service 248 S. 100 E. home-cooke- Foodtown Plaza in Kanab y 644-20- 83 Coast Gas Is Your Full Service Propane Supplier - d Short and long term care Warm and friendly compassionate staff We are now taking placements for residents For information, call Hazel Honey, RN Fredonia, Arizona i iwr fi $ t iUf if, i. - i 1 i Free F osterAdoptionV olun-tee- r is coming to Kanab on October 5, 6, 7 and October 12, 13, 14. 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