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Show The Magna Timet, Watt Valley Newt & Keamt Chronicle, April 11, 2002 3 Community Fund raising is the name of Meals on Wheels the game at Senior Center for lunch proram Salt Lake County Aging Services Outreach program is open for business, and looking for senior citizens in the community who need any type of assistance. Due to initial funding cuts in the recent State Legislature, many citizens feared these programs to be "closed down". However, the Utah State Legislature restored that funding so vital services can continue to be provided to local senior citizens. The Salt Lake County Meals on Wheels program is offered to seniors who are 60 and homebound. Dedicated volunteers use their working lunch hours to deliver these hot meals to the homes of nearby senior citizens. Sometimes this is the much-need- ed open Bv PATRICIA EARKER only daily contact these seniors have. The volunteers are conscientious, kind and are concerned for the well being of seniors they serve. Although these meals are partially funded by federal and state monies, there is still a very real need for private donations. It takes only $225 in 'lunch money" to buy a senior a hot meal. One national study cites that the nutrient intake for 40 percent of senior citizens between the ages of 65 and s 98 years is below of the Recommended Daily Allowance. Salt Lake County Aging Services sends a caseworker from the Outreach program out to complete a compreassessment hensive for every referral made. . This allows the caseworker to assess eligibility for the Meals on Wheels program, as well as other services needed. The Salt Lake County Aging Services Outreach program will then put the senior citizen or caregiver in touch with other community agencies that provide services such as health care, caregiver support or financial assistance. This assessment is processed within two to three business days to ensure the senior receives the needed services as soon as possible. For more information on services, to make a referral, or to make a donation to the Meals on Wheels program please call Salt Lake County Aging Services at in-ho- two-third- in-ho- 468-248- 0. Fishing programs need help Volunteers are needed to help in four fishing programs in Utah this year. The programs provide fishing opportunities to young people across the state and lots of rewards to the volunteers who help. 'If you enjoy fishing and want to make a difference in the lives of young people, here's your chance," said Ann Evans, aquatic education specialist for the Division of Wildlife Resources. "In addition to putting smiles on the faces of a lot of young people, you'll get that special feeling that comes through knowing youve helped others by helping them enjoy fishing-" There are four programs ' . people can help in: Fishing Clubs: Volunteers teach children 6- - to how to fish. Classes run once a week for eight weeks, and last two hours each evening. The first 30 minutes is spent at a local water teaching children about fish and fishing. The remaining 90 minutes is spent fishing with them. Volunteer training is provided. "You don't need to be a great angler to help, you Maintenance, and Putting just need to enjoy working with kids," Evans says. Rod and Reel Check Out Sites: The DWR has sites across Utah where people can check out fishing rods and reels. Volunteers are needed to keep rods and reels in good working order by doing minor repairs and replacing worn and missing parts. About two hours of time is required each week. Materials and training are provided. School Program Presentations: People are needed to give classroom presentations to school children about fishing, aquatic habitat and water quality. Hours vary and training is provided. Rod and Reel Tackle Boxes Together. This opportunity is available at the DWR's Salt Lake City office, 1 594 W. North Temple. Volunteers are needed to put tackle boxes together and to repair rods and reels for the DWR's summer fishing programs. Hours vary and help is needed immediately. To volunteer, or for more information, call Evans at 538-476- 9 or email her at state.ut.us. aevans.nrdwr More information about volunteer opportunities with the fishing clubs is also available by calling Andrew 4 or Cushing at emailing him at state.ut.us. acushing.nrdwr 538-477- Gut Writer Kearns Senior Center is in the midst of a major building fund raising effort We have outgrown our existing space and we need $25,000 to add on more classroom and office space. Mary Carter is the Chairperson for the fund raising committee at the center. She did an excellent job at organizing a booth at the Olympic Torch relay stop here in Keams, where we raised over $500 by selling hot dogs and coffee. The other participants at the booth were Shirley Montgomery, Patti English, Beulah Ralphs, and Billy Carter; they all had a great time and did a wonderful public relations job for the Center. At the same time a beautiful quilt was made by the seniors at the Center and was raffled off March 22nd. The winner of the quilt was Neil Harvey. He is a young newlywed who was one of the over 600 people who bought a chance at the quilt. We will also be meeting with com a- - O i KiDtoKiD" test thin 2632 West 3500 South. West Wa lay ft m3 Um munity and business leaders to explain our needs. The staff at the Center has learned that if you give the Keams seniors a challenge, theywill meet it and exceed it; so, we are confident that we will reach our goal. On top of all this special activity, we have maintained our regularly scheduled events and programs. We offer exercise programs for people of all fitness levels; from Tai Chi to the chair exercises of sit and be fit to treadmills to treadmills to weight training. Our computer classes offer something for everyone. Our beginning class is for those of us who have never even turned on a computer and the courses are designed to keep expanding your knowledge until you are able to surf the net on your own. And of course we still offer our cornerstone activities; such as line dancing, billiards, and ceramics. So stop by and see us at 4850 West 4715 South or check out our web site at www.burgoyne.compagesk eamssc PEEL FUNERAL HOME Dignified Personal Service Since 1953 8525 West 2700 South Magna, Utah 84044 Phone 250-2624 Fax 1000s of Outfits under $5 Harvey receives the quilt he won from the Senior Center. F. 250-40- 63 Providing Lisa S. Peel Brint D. 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