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Show Senior & The Summit County Bee Page A8 Senior Citizens of Kamas Tour Pepper Mill and Thanksgiving Point ijyjxuksui.gfn .fl KAMAS C'OKKLSrONDKVT WcJnoJjy Morning, about 9 00, about 40 Senkir Citizens of Kjmx Js a began (heir tour In Utah County The pljns for the day were first to see Christmas candy being made at the Pepper Mill in Alpine, move on to do some sightseeing and shopping at Thanksgiving hunt near hum ol The Mountain, and then finally to cap off the day hy having dinner at Chuck-A-Kam- in a hovo. As we started out. the weather, although not frightful, was kind of drizzly It stayed that way as we passed through Midway and started down Provo Canyon. Once we reached Orem, it became fairly pleasant. It stayed that way until we started our trip back home to Kamas. Mill is in the business of h-ppe-r tree. We missed the dinosaur museum. the restaurant, the tour of the gardens, the gait course, and the making candy. They have both a store, where you can buy all kinds ot canJy and gilt items, and a small factory in the back that makes hard candies such as candy cones, suckers anJ jaw breakers. They have on their second Am an observation area where we watched (supervised) the workers on the first floor as they went about changing sugar into candy. We also watched a ten minute film that showed in greater detail the steps taken to make the stripes in candy canes. We then went to Thanksgiving Point. About live only lime we had was to visit their gift shop and to admne their magnificent Christmas Poinscttia tree in the nursery build- evening display of lights. Bui. that wasn't a bad thing, because it would have taken three or tour days to visit everything. can-cat We then had an in dinner at the Chuck-A-Ralrovo. After stuffing ourselves, we then started our way back home. The time coming back was spent in singing Christmas carols and just enjoying each others company. By the time we reached Heber, the weather changed hack to drizzly, at it went to blustery, and it was downright ornery when we got all-yo- u -- North December 22, 2000 summit SoniOf CltlZGTIS Are you ready for Christmas? I'm happy to say we have our cards out but don't have all the gifts wrapped yet. Why is it. I wonder, why almost everyone I know can tie a how to look pretty while mine just look tacky? I tie them with love though and that should count for something. I'm slaying home for Christmas. We used to go to Grandma's' house hut that has changed and so has Grandma. We went there in the dim American Red Cross Helps the Elderly and Disabled Pay Utility Bills This Winter This winter has already been colder than most, with natural gas usage up SO percent over 1999 for the first Sfi two weeks of November, according to Qucstar Gas. With consumption rising, utility bills will also he on the rise, which .iHild he more than many low in- come families can afford. The American Red Cross Utility Assistance Program provides support to the elderly and disabled individuals who, due to limited incomes, jannot afford to pay their utility hills. Ijst year, the Greater Salt laike Area Chapter of the American Red Cross assisted 1.3 J I Utah families in paving their utility hills with more than $519,993 in financial Queslar's assistance through Reach, Utah Power's and Salt Lake City Corporation's W'atcr Assisi pro(end-A-Han- grams. The Gieatcr Salt laike Chapter of Che American Red Cross includes Wasatch and Summit Counties. With the cold coming eailicr this year, the Red Cross is expecting a significant increase tance. in applications for assis- One individual who has received assistance with his electricity hills is After an infection in his abdomen led to six surgeries and a stroke, fstey was left disabled and unable to work He now lives on the income he enjoyed when he was a leading realtor In the Salt. Lake area. "I hc American Red William I stey. onc-fouii- h Cross' assistance has literally kept me alive. Lsicv said I use an oxygen machine to breathe, and the oxygen machine needs electricity to run." Hie Utility Assistance Program is a great aid for the elderly and disabled. hut it's not designed to relieve (Ik client of the responsibilities and obligations regarding utility bills." said learn Moeung. Red Cross Emergency Services Coordinator. Rather, assistance can he given one time per fiscal year while the client develops a practical way to meet their ow n needs." To qualify for utility assistance, clients must live at 150 percent of ihc poverty level and he over the age of 65 or have a disability. They must also provide prool of their previous month's income, as well as provide proof that they completed the Home Energy Assistance Tuigct (HEAT) program, sponsored by the Utah Department of I lurnan Services. The American Red Cross 323-702- Wellness Center at Little Bridge Hollow 2655 So. State Rd 32 Wanship, Utah 336-104- 4 Our Center has been busy with several family held here. We do have a nice place and appreciate the support we get from you all. The fact that you leave it nice and clean and in some instances, even cleaner than you found it makes us happy we can let it be used. We had the best treats with goodies of candy and oranges from the Lion's Gub (guess they think we are kids and give us treats from Santa). We surely enjoyed the yummy caramel popcorn from Gwen Blonquist Gwen makes the best and whats more she made enough that we could have it at the Center and still take some home. Thanks to you ' belong. Remember, we vote on Jan. 3, so try to be with us. We need you all to give us a real Happy New Year. Mcnry Christmas to all. all. December is on its way out. Loraine Rock is in charge of things and has arranged a party for this Wednesday with other fun things on Friday. On New Year's Eve, we are going to Cozy Cafe for dinner at 4:30 or thereabout p.m. Reservations for the dinner are closed but all you Seniors are invited to join us back at the Center later for an evening of fun. If we can last until midnight we will help old 2000 out and the New Year in. We serid get well wishes to Bradley J. Marchant Certified Financial Planner American Funds & Trusts, Inc 3030 So. Main Sl Street 100 Salt Lake City. Utah 84115 Salt Lake City (801 ) 1 Kamas Valley (435) 783-58466-870- NASD SVC Park City Community ClinicClinic a The Buie family - is it planning Cty Community and reproductive health program. Services physical exams, pap tests, venereal disease tesj, pregnancy testing, counseling and education, and contraceptive supplies. Examinations are performed by a nunc practitioner. Costs are reasonable. No one will be denied use of the clinic; all services are confidential. non-prof- in-du-de For more info, or an appointment, call Honrs: Mon., Tues.,Tnurs., Ffi., 9 649-S98- 9. 5 p.m. l r. r--3 . P.O. Box 1055 I 80 W. 100 N. Kamas, Ut. 84036 OUR SERVICES INCLUDE: T hree nutritious meals, plus snacks each day Daily housekeeping and linen service Free personal laundry facilities Medication monitoring and reminders Assistance with bathing and dressing if needed staffing Recreation and activity programs programs (435) 783-676- Kamas Health Center Coalville Health Center 82 North 50 East Coalville. UT SUMMIT COUNTY ASSISTED LIVING 8 158 West 200 South Kamas. UT WAIN ALLEN, M.D. Scheduled transportation to and from apts. and events Beautician services available for JEANETTE VERNON, RN PA-- C FNP SALLY MELINDA ROALSTAD, MS PA-Complete Family Medical and Emergency Care SIIENK-FUEG- I, extra charge Respite care (to give families an hour, day ir week to nin an errand or take a vacation) Base Monthly Rental Rates: Skmi-fvxrew wts W J as at C Pirate visit m online C hrp:fwww.Balu.Htttchckmf Coalville Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am 5:00 pm Saturday 8:30 am - 12:00 noon Kamas Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 am 5:00 pm Saturday CLOSED rj 51250.00 Private booms won at 51 750.00 Adult dav care 8:30 am - 5:30 pm $35.00 24 HOI R CAKE I TO AVAR AHIIiTY $75.00 Coalville 24 hour number Kamas 24 hour number Association Ash -- & Maisey Located in Midway - Complete FarrWy OnMry New Pedants Emergent Cownedc Dentistry t 654-400- ST Waal (435) of think she will 'SA Siwial. spiritual and educational VCURUFE friendly and I kind he okay. 1. 24-Ho- were fighting for American Heart time to time like he has promised. The county was well represented with Julie Pace, Anita Lewis and Pat Cone in attendance. Julie is very BYI.OUSK WAIJ.ACK and distant past, when life's tempo wasnt so fast. Grandma used to rock and knit, crochet, tat and babysit. Grandma was a gal for giving back in the age of gracious living. Now we find her at the gym. to Kamas. the tour were exercising to keep slim. She goes off Organizers at Resident Glen and Mary Smith. touring with a hunch or takes a client out to lunch. And she's learnIk inna's Tours provided the ing how to ski and curl. Most her days are in a whirl. Now she often jogs or hikes, or rides on grandson's motor bike. Nothing seems to stop or block her. now that Grandma's off her rocker. But we love her anyway. We had a good week. The and Grandpa's that make Grandma's Assistance Utility Emergency musical our up family played at the on the Program relies generosity of individuals who add a few dollars to Serenity Ranch Dec. 9. It was too their utility bills in support of those had it wasn't on the 16th when Gordon Taylor's Open House was in need. Those interested in supporting this held in Kamas because many of them would have liked to attend that program may do so hy sending in the too hut couldn't spare the time. They in their included monthly envelope Utah ftiwer. Questar or water bills. had a grand time with almost as many hand members as they had in Utah Power matches contributions the audience. So, where was I that from the public, dollar for dollar. Contributions to the American Red day? Probably home in my easy Cross can also be made through the chair, either to tired or to lazy to Internet at w ww.utahredcross.org. or make the effort to move. We missed., a good time but'I bet, they will play by mail to American Red Cross, P.O. again in 2001 and we can still get a Box 3836. Sir, UT 841 10. chance to join in the fun. Individuals interested in giving of This Saturday, a Tew of us went to their time a Utility Assistance volthe Open House for Gordon. We unteers can call (801) thank him for all he has done for us families seeking assistance may him the best of everything. wish and ). contact the Red Cross at (801) We plan on having him with us from ing "Ihc PoinscttiaTrce is a 16 foot tali lice made up of hundreds of brilliant red poinscttia plants. It was certain ly worth the trip just to admire that Eleanor Morby who spent some time in the hospital but if all goes well, we plan on her being with us this week. We have good news and bad news concerning Frank Moore. The bad news is that he has suffered yet another broken hip. The good news is that he came out of surgery with good reports. However, they were planning on coming home from Boise this week and those plans are on hold once again. Esther Brown hasn't been able to he back like we planned but Willa Dearden made it Willa looks none the worse from her fall but she admits she still has some sore spots. The different shades- - of yellows, greens, blacks and blues have faded so that only the slight discoloration on her cheek bone shows. The fact that she didn't break any bones proves once again that the good Lord looks after old children fools. and folks, Somewhere in that group, I figure, I Welcome Ulisitdi Chlrtpractlc Wellness Center at Little Bridge Hollow Office 2655 So. State Rd 32 Wanship, Utah MKfwny S4 Norm Wain In Kama S54-3I- 435-783-43- 81 WASATCH COUNTY CENTER Dt Brartey Rands QDt J. Derk Jenkins Certified Chiropractic Orthopedist 541 Sooth mala, Heber City, Utah 14132 9 Mm KELLY B. JflRUIS I for ALCOHOL A DRL'Q SERVICES an am a m M on i 454 North Main Heber City, UT 84032 654-186- 3 Complete family vision care, designer frames and contact lenses. 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