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Show Golden Years Center: Dedicate Saturday, July 9, 197 was a big red letter day for the senior citizens and all citizens in the South Davis area. They had worked diligently and prayerfully to be sure the Golden Years Center would be paid for so it could be dedicated on this date. IT HAS been a continued effort of citizens in the area and some from other areas. From the large gift of land by the city fathers and agreement of permanent upkeep by the county fathers, the gifts of thousands of dollars by some and a small gift by others as they felt they could afford, the project was completed. The donation of time, talent, labor and kindness and love for each other has made this possible. THE adequate parking area, easy accessibility to the building, no stairs to climb, the air conditioning, well lighted assembly room with many comfortable and beautiful beau-tiful chairs, was appreciated by all and especially those who have difficulty in walking and getting about. What a joy it was Saturday to be greeted by the many people who have served so loyally to make this project come about. THE COUNTY and city officials, of-ficials, the county board of the County Council on Aging, the local Golden Years officials of-ficials and staff, all were dressed in their Sunday best with a friendly greeting for all as the visitors arrived. The beautiful flowers given by ' local florists and businessmen made the spacious, beautifully decorated, decorat-ed, assembly room a welcome sight. THE MUSIC of the Golden Years orchestra kept the place filled with harmony from long before the regular program started until long after it ended. This we know was a great effort for those loyal musical volunteers. The assembly hall was filled with citizens long before the appointed time for the dedication. PRIOR TO the dedicatory program, the presentation of colors was made at 10 a.m. by Boy Scout Troop No. 770 of North Salt Lake with Jan Hales, scout master, Paul Hales, bugler, and Scott Hales, Douglas Jackson, Mil-ford Mil-ford Kofford and David Van DeMewere, color guard. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was led by former mayor, Harold Pope, substituting substi-tuting for Mayor Morris Swapp who was excused due to illness. THE Bountiful Chapter of Sweet Adelines, directed by Eulala Butters, sang 'This Is My Country" and "What A Country." The large flag was a gift of Coy Hayward. It had been flown at our nation's capitol. The dedicatory prayer was offered by C. Evan Moss, Davis County commissioner. MUSICAL selections by the Golden Years orchestra, directed by Marvin Strong were presented. Address by Alden Hayward, "It Couldn't Be Done." But it was! Musical selection by the orchestra, address by Stanley Smoot, "Community Values," nostalgic musical selections by the orchestra, dedicatory prayer by Rendell N. Mabey of the Utah American Revolution Bicentennial Bicen-tennial Committee. Song, "God Bless America" by the audience accompanied by the orchestra, orches-tra, led by Mr. Strong. The benediction was offered by Coy J. Hayward. The orchestra orches-tra played most of the afternoon after-noon as people toured the building and patio and were served refreshments in the new spacious kitchen area. THERE IS an interest for everyone at the Golden Years Center. The painting, ceramic, sewing classes, language lan-guage studies, Spanish mainly. There are lectures, book reviews available, card games, such as Bridge, Canasta, pinochle, bingo and cribbage and golf are taught. The open house committee consisted of Newell Parkin, chairman; Coy J. Hayward, Alice Johnson, Ardelle F. Larsen, Mary Sauffer and Freeda Wood. Mr. Parkin was master of ceremonies. Hosts and hostesses were members of the Golden Years Center. DEAN Stahle of the Davis County Clipper, representa tives of the Tribune, Deseret News and local television and radio stations were on hand for pictures and publicity. Large souvenir program books and bulletins were distributed dis-tributed to all who attended the open house. IN THE dancing field, there can be found, ballroom, square and folk dancing. In the health field, a nurse is on hand for blood pressure tests and other information. Help is available for filing income in-come tax returns, also deeds and mortgages are discussed. THERE ARE bus trips planned, theater trips travelogues, swimming and bowling. The monthly luncheons, which are held nine months a year from September to May, provide good food at $1.25 per person. Church women and staff members supply table decorations, favors and kind service for those who are unable to carry their trays. ere is always a" pertaining pertain-ing program presentee. THE MOST recent service vires Please call the center , 3479 and donate some " The County Council on Ag- when needed. THE beautiful building with the art room, the patio, the stage, the bowling room and many other areas are available for our use. senior Utlzen',, be held Thursday , the new center Thi'i planned as an all h ; tainment. start,.' luncheon at li-3o ' continuous entertain til 3 p.m. Food, !,"' and square danc planned to make ah ' Barbara West, t". the chairperson 'f physical educatio,; ment at the Univ.; Utah, will direct ft." dancing instruction, will be a special i, provide music forthJ ' Over 600 people if the ceremonies, mosi,' i in the morning ap, noon. The cemtt designed for the se. tizens with, the hand getting special alI; ; There are no stairs tt 1 there are ran,,, wheelchairs, all d(,r. lever handles, there . bars in the restrooms |