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Show ri'ifL'TiTfiririT rnTwiiiirr- irfyi narrs r' Aebmi ftiTi lOju free not for sale salt lake number january 27, 1972 f 4 1! I llr v ' 3 ? 4( ? !;flr 3 Hfi; School Board Approves Breakfast Program The Salt Lake Board of Operations program. TT-"- " f ; - Program) made the original proposal to the Board as guidelines for receiving federal funds state that local schools must handle the program. The Board denied the project several weeks ago and several Model Cities Task Forces wrote to the school superintendent voicing their disapproval of this action. It was brought before the Board a second time on January 18 with attendance. The breakfast program has been operating successfully at Sumner School with the Central City Education on January 18 approved a breakfast program for three schools Sumner, Jackson and Riverside for "as long as funds for the program are available." Model Cities provided $14,000as matching funds to attract a Department of Agriculture grant which will furnish breakfasts for students at no cost. Ben Medina, director, with CO-O- P Food Supplement Service several community organization (Community Organization representatives and residents in -- Stan Holbrook, Social Services Task Force chairman and Alberta Henry, Education Task Force chairman support twenty-thre- e Community Center providing facilites. Model Cities residents will be hired breakfast managers and cooks in the additional schools. Medina stated that they are planning on serving approximately 55 of the students enrolled at each of the schools. as ... - Ben Medina, director Salt Lake Board of presents breakfast program to Education. Co-O- p Residents, school administrators and community organization representatives school board meeting. Homemaker Service Seminar Drug To Be Held At Northwest andor Region III of the Divison of prevent prolonged of Family Services has started a new program in its Homemaker Services institutionalization. The Homemakers are mature, department. The program includes furnishing supervised home help to stable individuals v ho are trained in and an opportunity for questions families with children, to the the areas of Home Management and from the audience. It is the hope of convalescent, aged, acutely or child care. They are flexible in unnecessary periods The Northwest Multi-purpos- e Center and the Utah Drug Foundation, a United Fund the foundation that the seminar will provide insight and dialogue to one of the most serious problems our community has to face. The seminar is free and open to the public, with refreshments and time to chat informally with the chronically ill, and disabled persons. The The primary functions of Homemaker Service will be to enable an individual, whenever possible, to remain in his own home and familiare surroundings for as long as foundation with the help of the Drug various participants. Some of the subjects to be Crisis Center, Manhatten House, Odyssey House and Project Reality, discussed include: 1 . will provide a brief description of the Why do kids start using drugs 2. Parental reaction various rehabilitation and help 3. Effects of drugs programs. 4. Rehabilitation programs A panel discussion is planned breakdown and to avoid the shock of sponsored drug program, under the direction of Art Lysney, a are Drug Seminar, February 8, 1972 at the Northwest Multi-purpos- e Center. The possible; to prevent family separating children from their parents, their brothers and sisters, and their school friends; to assist in lessening the burden of chronic illness physically, mentally, emotionally and economically; to adjusting to different homes, people and their varying needs. The duties of the homemakers are many - keeping the home clean and tidy; planning, shopping for and fixing meals; light laundry and simple mending; caring for babies and children; helping an elderly or handicapped person in caring for himself. In general, they helpto keep families and individuals in their homes during times of illness or trouble. This service is not to be -- confused with an agency offering domestic help for people who are able to perform these tasks for themselves. The homemakers help only where they are needed to maintain, strengthen or safeguard a family's, or individual's way of life. Homemaker Service is available to any person or family in the Salt Lake area. The charge for Homemaker Service will be according to a family's income and ability to pay. Requests for service may come from physicians, nurses, social workers, hospitals, agencies, the clergy, families and neighbors. Illness in some form is the important factor in determining whether or not services may be given. To requestHomemaker Services, call 486-181- 1. |