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Show Page 32-T- HERALD. Provo. HE I tah. Sunday. November $ 1980 Articles, events and comment for people in their senior years Prime Time How To Rebuff - Still, the senior citizen can be fairly safe on the streets by taking some precautions. The street criminal strikes the elderly by catching them unaware, taking advantage of carelessness. Here are a few important tips. Be Careful Walking When you are walking, where and how you walk can help reduce risks. Plan your route carefully to avoid alleys, thick trees, shrubs and abandoned buildings. Choose busy, well-li- t streets, even if it means a longer walk, and try to go with companions. plete were expected Martin's I learned about from the Herald. I guess it's one of the penalties of Makgrowing, if not old at least older. for Herald on the obit the page ing up many years never affected me at all. It was almost like any other page, because I never knew any of them. But as the years go bv. that changes. I still don't feel much different myself. I've got a lot of years left. I think. But then so did Martin. Del Lucas and Martin Miller were good friends of long ago. the kind I felt remained that way even though your active association with them was long past. Del Lucas was a linotype operator on the Herald when the back shop was still hot metal. He was one of those who didn't make the transition when the paper went to offset and I never saw Muggers usually attack lone is safety in pedestrians, numbers, particularly at night. Try to walk with confidence and as deliberately as possible. Studies have shown that if you appear frightened, you are prey for the street criminal. Always have your keys ready as you approach your home so that you can enter without delay. If you arrive by taxi, tip the driver and have him wait until you are safeiy inside. Always secure your money and valuables. Avoid carrying checks or more cash than you need. Don't wear expensive jewelry. Women should try not to carry a purse, but if you do, hold it close to your body under your arm and don't dangle it. Don't carry your bag with the strap wrapped around your wrist. If a criminal grabs your bag and runs, you cc"M dragged along and injured. Be especially cautious in your own s of crimes neighborhood. against the elderly occur within 10 blocks of home. So don't establish a regular pattern of coming and going by the same routes, and try to know your The Family History and Research Center is operating at 1355 Riverside just west of Norton's under the management of Richard Horsley. The center has information and research materials involving many pioneer families and Horsley is prepared to offer instruction and assistance in writing family histories. The proprietor says he can be of assistance in helping people to form a family organization, having more effective family reunions, enriching present family history with additional information to bring it into proper focus, making available information on many large pioneer families, offering the service, of extensive files on most gospel subjects and biographical information on Mormon leaders, and helping people bring their four generation and pedigree charts to meet LDS Church requirements. Horsley has a master's degree from UCLA and completed his course work and tests for a doctorate 'in religious education at BYU. He has done more than seven years of research on early Mormon family life and plans to author a book on early Mormon families. He invites anyone to visit his center to consult with him. son, "and we buried him as far up the hill as we could near the mountain." Martin Miller was the man who got me started going to church again. Not from any sermonistic fervor. He just hit me in my weak spot history. As a teacher of the 12th LDS Ward Gospel Doctrine class, he never worried too much about the manual but he usually worked in a lot of history. He made the history of the church as interesting as the Indian Wars, and I was hooked. He left the ward and the class many years ago, but by that time I had come to know him as the man he was. as well as a Sunday School teacher who could keep me awake. A highly intelligent scholar (he taught physics at BYU) he also was very down to earth. His brand of tolerance was another factor that kept me in his class. When he left the class I kept on going. A couple of good teachers much like him who followed were a help, but when I would think of stopping I would think of him, and sort of feel guilty. An admitted factor of late years has been my wife, for whom I go because she wants me to and not because she makes me. But I have never stopped, and it all started with Martin Miller. There were others, too. but I remember him with particular warmth. I doubt if I was anyone exceptional to him. He was just naturally a pleasant guy who got along with anyone if they gave him half a chance. But not if they him. No one ever pushed Del Eushed around. Del was a rock hound and he made beautiful jewelry. For years we would at the see each other once a year rock show held in Provo. We'd take half an hour or more over a cup of coffee and catch up. It seemed to be all we needed to stay friends. At his graveside services (they were at his own request) a son read some of his father's poetry pretty good poetry, too. I never dreamed he wrote poetry. "He loved the outdoors." said the 11 DANGER SKOALS Depression Headache Nerve Tension Stiffness. Anxiety In The Chest of Neck Pain Between Shoulders Jl Restless Nights it I Stiffness Or Pain lower Back l 'In Orem Schedules Requested Programs responding to a questionnaire civen Orem senior citizens, the city's recreation center is arranging for programs re- Two-third- quested the most. These programs include bingo, bowling, dance classes, slide presentations and tours. The center now provides matinee trip to Southern California to watch the New Year's Day Parade of Rose. The nine-da- y itinerary includes Palm Springs, London Bridge, Disneyland or Universal Studios, and Knotts Berry Farms. For more information contact the recreation center. dances, lunches, special programs and a variety of health needs. The senior citizens group is planning The Orem group invites all senior citizens to the center for daily lunch and to neighbors. In Your Car If you are driving, don't abandon any prudent security habits just because join the special programs. III f II Events this week include a matinee dance Wednesday; a matinee dance and holiday program featuring the Mendel-lshoMale Chorus on Thursday, and a health and ceramics course Friday. The center will be closed Tuesday Veterans Leon PoVey, director of the Utah Division of Aging, says Utahns are invited to a on aging in rural to Sacramento, Calif., on Nov. review issues and problems unique to older people in rural areas. 23-2- age or older, must reside in a rural area and represent a proportional of ages, sexes, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, geographical distribution, and occupational and educational experiences. The majority of delegates must be with emphasis on representation by older persons currently unserved or underserved by existing federal, state and community aging programs. PoVey added that funding for delegates' travel and lodging expenses is being made possible by an unprecedented series of y agreements between federal department which have broad responsibilities to the elderly in rural America. e, total of 126 special delegates will be selected to represent Utah. California. Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Hawaii. Arizona, Idaho, Nevada, Montana. WyomA ing and Colorado. Two delegates will be chosen from Utah, and small group discussions have been arPoVey said. ranged for Delegates will be appointed by a Rural Aging Task Force established in each state to assure the selection of qualified individuals who can represent the states' concerns and problems on rural aging issues. Delegates. 90 percent of whom must be I inter-agenc- The conference will focus on meeting employment and income needs of the elderly. Employment beyond the traditional retirement age has become a these trips at the Eldred Center. This week s scneouie is: 11 s.rr. . harmonica band Monday and dancing; 1 p.m., leathercraft clas-s- ; 1:30p.m., beginning square dancing; 4 p.m., bowling for senior citizens at Regal Lanes. center Tuesday, Veterans Day e closed for activities; 6:30 p.m., free ballroom dancing inftruc-tion- ; 8 p.m., weekly senior citizen day-tim- dance. On Wednesday a program entitled "Drug Abuse of the Elderly," will be presented at the Eldred Center at 12:30 IT'S A KILLER Have Yours Checked FREE Garth L Nelson, D.D.S. THE MEDICINE SHOPPE 780 North 500 Wit Provo - 224-44- 77 1840 South Columbia Lane, Orem 375-935- 3 Nov. 13th 10 Km. to 6 p.m.- - if All Dental Services Dentures $269.00 per set Relines, Repairs, Partial A COMMUNITY SERVICE ASSOCIATION WITH IN Rod Crow l. hi. In fc fc. Lit. . These symptoms may be the forerunner of something serious. Tension on spinal nerves robs your body of vital energy. Why suffer needlessly? CALL SSSm 225-34- 81 MOUNTAIN VIEW CHIROPRACTIC CENTER 209 SOUTH STATE. OREM, UTAH 84C57 DR. WILLIAM A. OVI (on 200 South Chiropractic Phyjicion LAST SO East) CHANCE-SAV- E M30-36- 6 ON HOLIDAY FLIGHTS... ler. 9 a.m., Thursday sewing class: 11 a.m.. John Farley at the organ: noon luncheon: 1 p.m.. duplicate bride; and 4 p.m., bowling for senior citizens at Regal Lanes. (URGENT: PRICES INCREASE NOV. 14) ROUND TRIP NEW YORK SAN FRANCISCO $315 $160 CHICAGO BURBANK $267 $120 373-728- Offering: Pharmacists to Reduce Waiting Time Free Blood Pressure Crr.ns Individual Patient rrifiles Therapeutic Oxygen Service Delivery Service Medicaid Prescriptions Filled WASHINGTON D C. LOS ANGELES $328 Senior Citizens Discounts on Prescriptions At Age 55 $149 Limited seats available at YOUR BARD HOME HEALTH CARE CENTER Bath I Toilet Safety Rails Bed Pans Over-Be- d Depart Dec. 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Register for weekly dance and ballroom dance Painful Joints 533-642- Provo Seniors Tell Tour Plans The Provo senior citizens Thanksgiving dinner and program will be Friday, Nov. 21. Tickets are on sale and must be purchased by this Friday, Nov. 14, at the Eldred Center. The program will be presented by the Mendellsohn Chorus. Just a reminder that no lunch will be served this Monday, but the building will be open for class room activities. The building will be closed Tuesday. Nov. 11, for Veteran's Day. but the workshop wil be held. Tired Hips nd Lep ll If major issue for them PoVey said. Many have expressed need for both additional income to remain at home and independent, and as a meaningful outlet for their energy, skills and experience through continued productivity. The rural miniconference, one of a series across the country leading to the 1981 White House Conference on Aging, is being organized and coordinated by Green Thumb Inc., a rural-base- d national aging organization. Those interested in further information on the Sacramento meeting may contact Dr. Robert K. Ward, Utah State Division of Aging, 150 W. North Temple, No. 326, Salt Lake City, 84103, Phone (801) or Ms. Andrea Wooten, National Green Thumb WHCoA Coordinator, Green Thumb Inc., 1012 14th. Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005, on phone n I I 111 Day. 55 cross-sectio- II II I Numbness In Arms and Hands m Ufahns Invited to Rural Aging Meet you are in a car, and never pick up a hitchhiker. Drive with your car doors locked and the windows raised so that no one can reach inside. Be especially alert while waiting at a red light or stop sign. Keep the car in gear and be ready to drive away if you are threatened. If someone approaches your vehicle and you are unable to go through the intersection, honk your horn in short blasts. This will attract more attention than just leaning on the horn. If you are ever menaced by someone in another car, blast your horn to attract attention and pull into a gas station, police station or any crowded area. Don't turn onto a dimly lit, deserted street and don't drive home if you live alone; you'll only tell the criminal where you live and he could return. If your car breaks down, pull to the side of the road, raise the hood, tie a handkerchief to the aerial or to the door and turn on your hazard lights. If there's a telephone or police callbox nearby, use it. Keep car doors locked and wait in your car until help arrives. Don't get out of the car to diagnose the problem, and don't accept a ride. If someone really wants to help, he or she will call the police to your aid. If You're Robbed If you're ever confronted, give the robber what he wants; don't resist. Try to remain as calm and attentive as possible and remember any outstanding facial or physical features your assailant may have. Remembering what your attacker looks like will be especially helpful to the police and to you, because the elderly often are victimized repeatedly by the same offender. And, hopefully, the only time you'll see your assailant gain, is when you identify him in a police line-u- him much again. But I remember him as a quietly competent craftsman with one of the best dispositions I ever knew. Del never particularly sought friends. He never fawned on anyone. But if you wanted to be his friend, he was yours. In a particular era when several of the back shop workers were not noted for any undue warmth towara the newsroom, he was an exception. By THERON H. LUKE some of them younger, One bv one some older my friends are dying. Four within the past few months; two of them within the past two weeks -J.C. Moffitt. Elayne Schwartz, and now Del Lucas and Martin Miller. Del Lucas at 72 from cancer. Martin a comMiller at 64 of a heart attack The others friends. his to surprise tims. ' Center Operating One by One, They By GEORGE E. B. KING Chiinnu of Bam Inter- national Security Service! lac. million Americans over Twenty-fou- r risks of being 65 face increasing age robbed, swindled or mugged. For this reason, 25 percent of our senior citizens have become recluse in an effort to reduce their chances of becoming vic- so there Family History As It Looks To Luke Muggers ami TRAVEL SERVICE CZJLilJ 245 NO. UNIVERSITY : i PROVO |