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Show t SUN CHRONICLE, r t Sept. 21, 1978, Page 13 Senior companion program seeks volunteers for Ogden areas An OGDEN Ogden man, who came from Greece in 1914, reposes in a recliner in his living room. James Andros, born when Henry Ford built his first car and President Cleveland was inaugurated for his second term, is bespectacled, hard of hearing and frail now. He needs attention most of the time. Thanks to the Senior Companion Hollingsworth, 20 years his companion's Junior and for 21 years a sugar factory Lynn worker. Ive been with him for three months. We go fishing, play dominoes or just watch TV. Before him, Ive worked with another family for a year. Hollingsworth, Mr. Andros gets plenty of that, whether his wife is home or not. I take James for a walk every day, says Mr. Mr. Hollingsworth volunteers four hours a day, five days a week. I like to help people, he I needed to have says. something to do when I retired. Being with James helps me as much as it may do for him. Without being a Senior Companion, wouldnt feel as good as I I do. And without him, says about the volunteer Mrs. Oma Andros, returning from an errand and overhearing I the conversation, wouldnt be able to leave the house. Lynn gives me time to go to the supermarket and have a little time for myself. You ask for my opinion about the taxpayer's money spent for the program, she Ill tell says to a visitor. you. I paid a lot of taxes in my time. If I had to pay them again, I would - for the Senior SEPTEMBER 12, 1978 Officers are investigating a case of child neglect in connection with the Division of Family Services. June Balaich, 1766 W. 4574 S., reported someone broke into his car and stole an AM FM stereo. Joseph Bradsahw, 3860 Midland Dr., reported the loss of a Royce 23 channel CB. The $50 unit was taken from a truck in front of his residence. Companion Program. Ogdens Senior Companion Program (SCP), the only one 60 in Utah, numbers JAMES ANDROS by Yves chats with his senior companion, Lynn Hollingsworth, right. (Photo Gerem) volunteers, 18 of them men. Its yearly budget runs at about $160,000 mostly from ACTION volunteer agency, part. The Peace Corps abroad and 53 of which SCP is a in Utah ACTION. SCP is an extension of the VISTA volunteers are also part of Foster Grandparent also an ACTION and provides opproject e portunities for to serve over 60 persons other elderly with exceptional needs. Program - Volunteers, whose total monthly income cannot exceed $260 to qualify for the program, receive a stipend of $1.60 an hour. There are 48 SCP projects in 39 states. Jim Wordelman, a native of Jefferson City, Mo., and a psychology graduate from Weber State College, has been in charge of the program since its inception two years ago. I came to the Senior Companion Program because I enjoy working with the elderly, he says. They have a lot to offer. I only regret that were not serving as many people as wed like to. There are some 16,000 persons 60 or older in Weber County alone and perhaps as many as 4,000 live at or below poverty level. We can only reach a fraction of them with the available resources. He currently has Senior Companions at Weber Work Activity Center for mentally handicapped and at Dunns Home. Mr. Nursing Hollingsworth serves through the Weber County Department on Aging. And so does another Senior Companion, Emma Cushing, a retired nurse who had moved to Ogden eight years ago. Anything they ask me to do, I do, laughs Mrs. Cushing, 69 and a widow for 38 Mr. years. Like Hollingsworth, she keeps company to the elderly in their homes, helps them with cooking or runs errands for them. Being a Senior Companion is almost like a vacation for me." Oh, my, I dont know what Id do without Emma, Alberta says the Houseal. It would be awfully lonesome and difficult without her helping me to get around while my broken leg is healing. SEPTEMBER 13, 1978 Officers assisted a woman who had locked her keys inside the car. Four girls, reported an unknown male grabbed at the blouse of one of the girls while they were walking from school. He attempted to pull it oil before running away. Loraine Dawson, 6085 S. 2700 W., reported items totaling $260 were taken from the garage. Stolen items include a 307 Chev V-a radiator, fan, starter, headers and motor hoist. The loss occured sometime in the past two weeks. Ruby Jackson reported the license plate missing from her car. Anthony Stoddard, 4800 S. 1925 W., reported losing his wallet while at Dawsons car wash. It contained about $60 cash and identification papers. Mrs. Jay Smith called and requested an ambulance when her baby stopped breathing. Upon arrival of the ambulance the baby had regained breathing, but was taken to the hospital for a check. An accident at 1900 W. 4400 S. involved Sherry Tidwell, 5511 S. 2350 W., and Cal Erickson, 2884 S. 3000 W Ogden. Mary Cummings, 4547 S. 2350 W., reported the loss of a 10 speed valued at $100. The bike was taken from the back yard. SEPTEMBER 14, 1978 Three girls walking home from Roy High reported a case of indecent exposure involving an unknown male. Sheldon freeman, 21, 487 S. Main, Brigham, was cited for driving on revocation. An accident at Albertsons parking lot involved Pearl Taylor, 5134 S. 2150 W., and Shirley Shupe, 2190 N. 400 E., North Ogden. Rena Ashton, 3122 W. 1985.N., reported the loss of two sad- dies valued at$1000f:' John Loosle reported losing a wallet while at McDonalds. It contained about $15 cash and identification papers. Silvester Macavinta, 5814 S. 3000 W., and Edward A. Kealey, 850 N. 5000 W., West Point, were involved in an accident at SR126 and 1900 W. Sheldon Freedman was found guilty of driving on revocation and sentenced to a fine of $100 and 20 days in jail. 18 days were to be suspended on payment of fine. Steve Price found a bicycle at the park and it was traced through the city licensing program. Contact was made with the owner. SEPTEMBER 15, 1978 Several juveniles were questionned about a broken light at Herfordshire. A admitted to breaking the light and was released to his mother. Officers explained the procedure of restitution. Elaine Childs, 5717 S. 2700 W., reported the loss of a Sony portable color TV, valued at $400. Smiths Food King reported seven checks from one party amounting to about $112. They were returned, marked insufficient funds. Bart Simmons reported losing two checks at Smiths Food King. First Security Bank reported a possible check forgery case involving a $40 and a $60 check. Alan Edward Heninger, 24, 1265 Goddard St., Ogden, was arrested for driving under the influence. Royal Green Golf Course reported an unauthorized person taking gas from their pumps. SEPTEMBER 16. 1978 Approximately $200 was taken from Big Verns when a white male, wearing a ski mask, entered the station about 9:24 p.m. and demanded the large bills. He fled on foot between the theater and finance company. Officers are continuing the investigation. Yolanda Diarte found a key on a ring left at the tennis court. It was turned over to police and about a half-hou- r later a man came in looking fot it. A man reported finding a bag of marijuana in his truck. It was turned over to police for destruction. Maxfield Chevron reported the loss of nine tires and one box of wheel weights, valued at $400. Entry was made into the station through a broken grease bay window. SEPTEMBER 17, 1978 reported a man ate a hot dog, costing 65c, and then attempted to pay for it with a bill too large for them to cash. He left without leaving any money. Fred Chavez, 4895 S. 2700 W., reported the loss of a childs saddle, worth $160, from a shed. Gary Hawaorth, 4400 S. 2073 W. reported one hub cap missing. Value set at $20. Mrs. Daleabout reported unknown personpersons left two cases (24 boxes) of dressing mix on her step about 2:30 a.m. It was placed into the evidence room. 1 SEPTEMBER 18, 1978 Albert Williams, 70, 3800 S. 1900 W., was booked into Weber County Jail following charges of driving under the influence. Sunset Sports Center reported an apparent case of shoplifting invovling a pair of boots valued at $39.95. Marge Gibson, 2090 W. 5800 S., reported someone possibly had been using one of her credit cards. She was not aware the card was missing until a statement came for $323.95 that she had not charged. Roy High reported the theft of 3 to 4 oz. of magnesium ribbon. The very flammable substance was taken at an unknown time. Vance Hall, 5000 S. 1900 W. reported a $45 battery taken from his vehicle. YOUR FURNACE HAS THE FLUE... 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