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Show Senior Pulse Salina SunGunnison Valley News Wednesday, August 12, 1998 Gunnison Seniors still need help with funding for a new van by Anita Lyons The van isa 1981 Ford with nearly 100,000 miles on it. Its about old enough to vote, said Senior Citizens President Jay Stenburg, about the vehicle. If the van could vote, the seniors know it would vote to retire. Half the time the air conditioning or the heater arent working, or its just not working at all, commented Shirley Thompson, in charge of the SeniorCitizen Food Program inGun-nisoShes also worried about the vans safety, The steering wanders, she said. Stenburg noted, Its like everyone else, you get so many miles on you and youre worn out. Miles put on the van include taking seniors toplays, pageants, doctor appointments, grocery shopping, or to lunch at City Hall. The van is also used to deliver meals to homebound seniors. Because the van is used as a vehicle in the States food program for Seniors, a grant request was denied. They want us to have two vans, one for meals and one for recreation and service, explained Thompson. But we cant afford to do that, she said. So the Seniors are working on the next step; raising al tie money for a new vehicle themselves. Freedom n. Ford has promised them a reduced price of $20,000 for a new thirteen passenger van. The Seniors have $1,044 in the bank. Though lunch for the Seniors is supplemented by State funds, other Senior activities are paid for completely by club members ($3 membership fee per year). The best way the club has to earn money is to make quilts. The money they have in the van fund came from selling a quilt they made, as well as being paid to sew up a quilt for someone. After a break in July, members of the club will begin August 4 to sew another quilt for a customer. The Seniors hope to build their funds more quickly through donations from businesses and valley residents. They are currently working on a campaign to contact all the seniors in the area. If you would like to contribute to the Seniors cause, contact Shirley Thompson or letter-writi- Jay Stenburg. Judy Allan Is getting her Federal benefit right now. Headaches, congestion and muscle aches are part of everyday life. Fortunately, temporary relief is usually just a store shelf away. But for high blood pressure patients, treating these common ailments could lead to more serious problems if they dont choose (OTC) appropriate medications. H igh blood pressure (hypertension) sufferers are encouraged to choose OTC medications that do not contain nasal decongestants, nonsteroidal drugs (NSAlDs), or appetite suppressants to treat congestion, muscle aches and pains. These seemingly benign medications may do more than just get rid of a headache or treat a cold symptom. 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