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Show October 26, 1978 - The Springville Herald - Page Seventeen ;V-V. . fB8S oluntecr workers .Monte Rowley, left, and Ralph wdunteer services of local senior citizens and Child work to lay the bricks on the new senior others. The room will be completed soon giving the citizens' examination room. Nearly all of the labor Senior Citizens ( enter added space for physical . on the room has been completed through the examinations by a nurse practioner. Health clinic lmMm fo open in November If all goes well, we may move into the health clinic additon to the Springville- Mapleton senior citizen center, the second week in November. This was the statement made by Director A. I. Tippetts today, as he with other volunteer workmen finished perforating the sheetrock on the walls. We have a good start on the brick work, the wood paneling is finished and Board considers tours, other items Considerable business was taken up at the senior citizen board meeting this month with special emphasis on tours. A representative from a bus company met with the group to answer questions and make recommendations. recom-mendations. Director A. I. Tippetts was in charge. Among suggestions made was a trip to Hawaii and Mr. Tippetts is presently investigating the cost, time and other details of such a tour. It was suggested that a tour be " arranged to the Michigan tulip festival Mel Duke Why be satisfied with second best? See our complete stocks of Seiko, Bulova, Accutron, Quartz and-Caravelle and-Caravelle watches plus factory trained servicemen to service them here in the store. Over V century in Springville. Duke Jewelry 220 South Main Springville I i everything points to an early completion of the project, he stated. Success of the undertaking un-dertaking was prac-tucally prac-tucally assured when the senior citizen organization received a federal grant of $8,300 with stipulation that the money was to be used for materials, Another $2,000 in matching funds was to come from volunteer labor. Mr. Tippetts has kept a record of all who but alter some investigation, in-vestigation, it is believed the tour would involve too much time and money for what could be seen. Also a trip to scenic spots in Colorado and another to New England states, were mentioned and these are to be checked later. A rose parade in December was cancelled for lack of interest. Director Tippetts reported on progress being made on the health clinic addition to the senior citizen center and also reported that on a bid of $2,000 Guy Chesnut had been awarded a contract to paint the senior citizen inside and outside. The building is in need of paint especilly on the lower portion and in the front. The doors will also take on a fresh new appearance. ap-pearance. Pioneer is proud to announce the completion of our new shop and show room. Located at: 391 South Springville Featuring Black Hills Jewelry, Indian pieces, pottery, china pieces also iJewelry work includingirrSSSfi; jrepair, original settings? I ana re-mourmnu. 4 volunteered to work on the building and said he was pleased with the response. Many experts offered their services. flu shot reminder issued Senior Citizens are reminded of the flu shots to be given at the senior center on Wednesday, October 31 from 1 until 3 p.m. The shots will be for Hong Kong, Texas and Russian strains, according ac-cording to nurses in charge. There will be a charge of $2 for the serum. Announcement is also made of the regular monthly , blood pressure clinic to be held the next Wednesday, November 1, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the center. These tests are free to all senior citizens. It is important that those who can come early. At the October clinic, 104 were tested but there were quite a number who did not get the tests, due to lack of time The nurses had to leave at 12 noon, when dinner was also served. There were quite a number disappointed. It was noted that the nurses were not so busy the first hour but people came later and there was a big rush just before dinner. J Center J I Main St J1 helP You do customtesJ i! w The new facility will be open to all senior citizens in south Utah county, that is Springville - Mapleton residents and those living in cities south R. N. Sue Harris, nurse-practioner, employed by BYU, is in charge of the program. After a thorough examination, she refers patients to their doctor, when necessary. More than 500 have already received the service which is expected to be greatly expanded with the new facilities. October dinner announced Calling captains have been busy this week reminding senior citizens of the big October dinner scheduled tomorrow Oct. 27 at 12 noon at the Center. All senior citizen members are urged to be present. If for any reason they were not called-perhaps called-perhaps they haven't been home, they should give Mr. Tippetts or Odessa, a call. At the big Last-of-the-month dinners, din-ners, it is best to make reservations due to the large number which attends. There have been occasions when 20 or 30 come unexpected and the food prepared, just can't go around. A fine Pr8ram has been arranged by Chairmen Afton Palfreyman and Heta Kfllv whn havp sprnrpH Mrs.Shirl (Cheryl) Miner w ho will play the Jmarimda and the drums. J She is reported to be a r: , . i .,, jtinie emeriainer ana win Jgive a full program, 3r following riinnpr VA - may j . Q If I purchase a J - home financed by a VA '"guaranteed loan, must I j occupy this property as Jmy home? ) A Yes. The eligible J veteran must certify that j., he or she intends to oc-jjcupy oc-jjcupy the property per-Jsonallv per-Jsonallv as his or her the loan is closed. lneninese poet LiU-iu J published (he first book 5rK,,l tan in 7Hfl A Pi Old-fashioned way may prove better An old-fashioned way to get well quicker is coming back and may be of interest to senior citizens, it was announced this week. It is called home health care and . proves the adage that people recover much faster in many instances, in familiar surroundings, than in a hospital. What exactly is meant by home health care? Basically its a system of Wedding bells ring for senior couple A romance which un-doubtly un-doubtly began at the senior citizen center involves two well-known and congeniel people, Odessa M. Child, tour and meal director, and Dr. Boyd E. Nelson, a county officer and member of the Springville-Mapleton Board, who were married Wednesday evening, October 25 at the Nelson home. Close family members and friends called during the evening. Odessa had always made her home in Springville. Dr. Nelson a native of Pleasant Grove, Senior citizens schedule Nutrition Balanced dinners daily except Saturday and Sunday, 12:30 p.m. at the Center; also home delivered meals for shut-ins. Phone 375-8686. Bowling Every Monday and Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. at Art City Lanes. Special rates. Oil Painting Every Monday 1 p.m. at the Center. Free tuition. Rug Weaving Daily by appointment. Phone 489-4227. No charge for instruction. Quilting Members are privileged to put on a quilt any time, space is available. No charge. Phone 489-5532. Ceramics Every Wednesday 1 p.m. 4 p.m. at the Center. Expert instruction. Free tuition. Crafts Every Wednesday 1 p.m. at the Center Lab. Free tuition. Sewing Every Monday, 1:30 p.m. free instruction in-struction in practical home sewing and sewing machine operation. Round Table (Current Affars) Every Friday 1 p.m. Free for all. Discussions of topics of current interest. Health Clinics Blood pressure clinic first Wednesday, each month 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Center. Diagnostic physical examination clinic every Wednesday by appointment, at the Center. No Charge. Phone 489-4070, evenings. Miscellaneous Every day, Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., table games, billiards, shuffle board, visiting and other entertainment, in addition to the regular program of events. Sewing class still open Senior citizens who have not been able to attend the sewing class are still Senior citizens who have not been able to attend the sewing class are still invited to do so. held at 1:30 p.m. each Monday in the Senior Citizen Center. Spnsored by Nebo School District, a demonstration on modern techniques of clothing construction is given each time. Following this members have time for individual fitting and construction problems. Patterns are available to trace. Sybil Vincent, the instructor, in-structor, has shown the class clever ways to make attractive blouses, tops, skirts and childrens items from inexpensive fabrics without buying expensive patterns. Future classes will deal with pants, sheets, Christmas ideas and things requested by students. Even though individuals in-dividuals find they cannot attend regularly, they are invited to visit the days on which they can. Machines are available for those wishing to sew. There is no registration fee and ladies do not need to be registered members of Senior Citizens. The Liberty Bell cracked in 1835 when it tolled during the funeral ceremony of Chief Justice of the Supreme Court John Marshall. maintaining patients in their home through a program that provides actual inhospital or nursing management. While a patient is still in the hospital, the discharge planner usually determines if the patient is suitable for early release to recuperate at home. For most candidates, can-didates, the doctor issues a written get-well program. Ideally this was for a number of years director of special education services for the stae of New Jersey. He has served as consultant to the U. S. office of Education in Washington, D. C. and was co-adjutant staff member at Rutgers University and Trenton and Glassboro State Colleges. He has been in Springville since 1970. They plan to continue their activities in the senior citizens and members of the organization join in congratulations. I AM A CANDIDATE FOR REELECTION TO THE UTAH HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES REPRESEN-TATIVES DISTRICT 69, UTAH COUNTY COUN-TY MAPLETON, COVERED BRIDGE, THISTLE, BIRDSEYE, AND ALL OF SANPETE COUNTY. I SUPPORT: Tax and Spending Limitations. I SUPPORT: Development and Growth Planning at the Local Level. I SUPPORT: Clean Air, Clean Water, and a Better Environment. I SUPPORT: The Right-to I SUPPORT: Full equality for Women; Equal Employment and Credit Opportunities, Equal Pay for Equal Work. program is administered by the planner, social worker and other professionals. Arrangements can then be made with outside agencies to provide the needed visiting services. One patient may receive a single service, perhaps a homemaker or nurse. Another could require many types of professional services. There could be counseling by a social worker, nutritional guidance, lab or radiology services. Some essential equipment equip-ment can be provided at home. Payment for home-care services may come from insurance plans, medicare, medicaid, health-agency support by the patient. Seniors are advised if they are hospitalized to find out from the doctor or discharge planner if home care could shorten their stay in the hospital and what services are provided. Enroll in community classes Community School classes for the Winter term are currently being arranged by Alan Curtis and Carmen Jensen. Citizens of Springville and Mapleton who are interested in taking a particular class are encouraged to contact either Alan or Carmen through the High School. Community School classes cover a variety of areas - just about any subject you can think of can be offered by your Community School. For example; Do you have a talent you and others would like to learn or improve? or would you like to learn another language? The cost for classes is held at a minimum. Usually 10-20 hours costs only $8-$9. To carry a class it must have at least 10 members. If you are interested in taking a class and know of others who are also interested, please contact either Alan or Carmen. Life Amendment VOTE for RAY NIELSEN November 7 Democrat Paid Political Advertisement Mid-winter trip planned A large group of travel-happy travel-happy seniors are looking forward to a mid-winter snow-mobile trip in Yellowstone Park. They will travel by bus to and from the park, leaving January 31. Already the bus is filled and quite a waiting list but according to the tour director Odessa C. Nelson, bet- Senior citizens news briefs Beginning back in 1928, a group of high school students, now senior citizen ladies, began a get-together which was continued every ten years, the most recent this month at the home of Afton Palfreyman. Reminiscing was enjoyed by Florence Nielson, Heber; Catherine Matley, Ella Frempton, Evelyn Williams, Ruth Williams, Pat Thorn, Terry Bowen, Spanish Fork; Mary Bird and the hostess, Springville. Ed and Leona Poulsen enjoyed a recent visit from their son, David Poulsen, who came from Hong Kong. He is a regional representative there and came also to attend conference. Among young senior citizens who have made brief stays in near-by hospitals but are now fine and back in circulation are: Marvin R. "Mog" Warren, Helen Crandall and Norma MacKenzie. John and Leona Hardy are home from a two-week's two-week's vacation in Virginia, where they visited a granddaughter and husband and took in all the sights in the national capitol and other points of interest in the east. A group of kitchen volunteers for senior citizen dinners got together for a party for the director Odessa M. Nelson, last week Attending At-tending were. Blanch Tew, Rebecca Fullmer, Mapleton; Essie Jones, Provo; Bernice Cranmer, June Galle, Dee Mecham, Reta Kelly, Ruby Peterson, Lula Clark, Gwen Tippetts, Ila Trease and Afton Palfreyman, at whose home they met. A gift was presented the guest of honor. jpl if iijfli RAY NIELSEN BUT I OPPOSE: A "meat axe" approach that would cripple Education and Public Services. BUT I OPPOSE: State and Federally mandated Land Use Planning. BUT I OPPOSE: Laws and regulations which permit intelligently planned industrial, agricultural and water conservation projects to be sacrificed to preserve pristine air, larger wilderness areas, and fish, of which no one ever heard. BUT I OPPOSE: Liberalized abortion laws; Abortions financed by Tax Dollars. BUT I OPPOSE: The ERA (Equal Amendment). ween 10 and 20 percent often cancel due to illness or other emergency. So if there are others who desire to take the trip, they should get their names on the waiting list. The seniors took the same trip last winter and it proved so enjoyable many of the same people want to go again. The snowmobiles are heated and the scenery is reported most impressive. im-pressive. In late Sept. 46 seniors made an overnight trip to Elko, Nev. for a social good time and most reported just for the ride, to visit and to get away from home for a change." A large group also enjoyed the circus in Salt Lake, making the trip by the senior owned bus which by the way has just Ix-en put back in good running order after conking out several weeks ago on trip to Lagoon. Garn blasts spending on PL0 campaign Citing Presidents Carter's Car-ter's "anti-inflation rhetoric" on the issue of water projects, U. S. Senator Jake Garn Tuesday said he "would not sit still while the U. S. wastes money on a Palestinian Liberation Organization public relations campaign." In the final hours of the recently adjourned 95th Congress, Garn signed a letter to the President urging him to withdraw the estimated $190,000, U. S. contribution to the budget of the United Nation's Committee on Palestinian Rights " in protest of the PLO's anti-semitic anti-semitic and antidemocratic anti-democratic actions." Schouten Optical "The best care in sight" Eyes eiamined for p lasses and contact leni.es Wide selection of frames In Orem af Carillon Square West of Wolfes 224-133 ! 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