6 -THE CITIZEN - WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2003
BRITINI MENDENHALL, ANNA LEE PATTON, 18,
17, daughter of Richard daughter of Donald and
and Tammy Mendenhall, Janice Patton, has earned
has earned the Young the Young Womanhood
Womanhood Recognition Recognition Award. She is a
Award. She is a member of member of Preston Second
Preston Second Ward. Her Ward. Her leaders have
leaders have been Becky been Becky Cox and Nyla
Cox and Nyla Orr. Some of Orr. Some of her projects
her projects included childincluded singing, being a
care, genealogy work and youth camp director and a
being a youth camp direc- study of the human heart.
tot.
JESSICA ROUNDS,
daughter of Blayne and
Carolyn Rounds, was award-
ed the Young Womanhood
Recognition Award in
August of 2003. She is a
member of Preston Fourth
Ward,
KATIE MUMFORD, LISA MURPHY, daughter
daughter of Ron and Carol of Roy and Nadene
Mumford, was awarded the Murphy, was awarded the
Young Womanhood Recog- Young Womanhood
nition Award in June of Recognition Award in June
2003. She is a member of 2003.
Clifton Second Ward.
CASEY PORTER, daugh-
ter of Craig and Marsha
Porter, was awarded the
Young Womanhood
Recognition Award on Aug.
24, 2003. She is a member
of Dayton Ward.
any services
One in seven county
residents are over age 60
By CITIZEN STAFF
More than one in every
seven residents of Franklin
County is at least 60years of
age. And of those aged 65 and
older, better than one in 20 are
living in what is officially
We really have to (in the population,in
has consequences,
address the baby "Alzheimer's diseaSe
increase 27
boomer situation current levels
percent by 2030,
- Sister Anthony Marie 2050." There are
Greving about four million
called poverty. And one fifth of disease in the nation.
those over 65 are living alone, throughout the country, will,, Lookin at the
These tidbits of informa-continue to grow as more situation at
tion come from Sister Anthony people reach the age of need- ing g
Marie Greying, who oversees ing or desiringto be involved.
"From the people born
the Area Agency on Aging for
SICOG, the Southeast Idaho
Council of Governments. It
provides myriad services for
those over the age of 60,
including Franklin County
residents.
"In Franklin County, there
are many, many elderly citi-
zens that do take advantage of
our services," she says. Many
aeople in the county are most
miliar with the Area Agency
on Aging through the efforts of
CarolParker and her small, but
hardworking paid and mostly
volunteer staff.
Many take advantage of
the congregate meals offered
regularly at the center. Many
others, unable to drive or trav-
el for one reason or another,
between 1946 and 1964, includ-
ed in the 'baby boom era,' there
are 76 million throughout the
nation," she said. "We really
have to address the baby
boomer situation, of those who
are coming up to be 60 years of
age.
"I believe most people at
the age of 60 will still be work-
ing, won't be seeking services
as has been the case (largely) in
the past," Sister Marie said.
"There has to be a paradigm
shift of what the up and
coming baby boomer/elderly
person is going to be desirous
of as far as services."
In moving toward that
direction, the Area Agency is
starting to conduct surveys.
group Is being f(
region,
is a very, very
group. Because
support outside
homes."
Assistance must be!
ered not only for
themselves, but
caregivers -- in
their families, she
also need to take
what our families
as respite, so they
lives, as well.
"I consider us
resource in
get services to
have elderly
own homes, or
taking care of them
lunch hour or in
that 'sandwich
receive visits from volunteers, "We will be doing these in each taking care not
bringing homebound meals, of the counties within the next own children,
Sister Marie explained that her !our months, she explained,elderly parents.
office came about because It s like a strategic p|anning be commended," she
Congress passed the Older process, sitting down with Of Franklin('.ou
American Act in 1965. "It (the smaller groups, specifically Parker, Sister Marie
act) said simply that everyaddressing thoseneeds." gives herself tct,
person 60 years-of-age and As a result of those commendable. I
older should be entailed tosurveys, it could be learned within a social
some services if in need of it. that people in the target group that has the
At that point, we only had could point to the agency really does gl
congregate and home-deliv- taking a completely different "I think
ered meals, and a little bit of path than is env!sioned by fingertips on who
transportation and outreachstaff, for example. Our work services. She has
might have to be more with the contacts within
(services)."
Noting that was "many
moons ago," she said the
amount of services available in
the area has grown greatly. The
area served covers 9,200 square
frail elderly. How do we County area,"shl
address all of the up and For more
coming Alzheimer's patients,"852-2844 or the Area
for example, Sister Marie said. 233-4032, Ext. 16.
"The increased longevity
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encompassing more than
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"Our program focuses on
keeping people in their own
homes for as long as possible,"
Sister Marie emphasized. "We
really believe the services with-
in our home are so viable other
than institutionalization,
prematurely."
The Area Agency's role,
from Franklin County locally
DANIELLE WILLES, NIKKI NAYLOR, daugh- TARA WESTOVER, daugh-
daughter of Howard and ter of Tom and Lora Naylor,ter of Val and LaRee West-
Dawn Taylor, was awarded was awarded the Young over, was awarded the
the Young Womanhood Womanhood Recognition Young Womanhood Recog-
Recognition Award in May Award in August of 2003. nition Award in July of 2003.
of 2003. She is a member of She is a memUer of Clifton She is a member of Clifton
Dayton Ward. Second Ward. Second Ward.
The Preston North Stake Young Womens Presidency would like to
congratulate the young women who have received their Young
Womanhood Recognition Award and commend them for their
efforts in achieving this award.
The "Legacy" continues as Jess and Tamra
Hamilton continue to learn how adversity can
bless and unite families in "Eternal Bonds" of
love.
Anita Stansfield =14."
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Lynn Gardner is back from an LDS mission to
Armenia and that is where this exciting adven-
ture of the Anastasia Organization takes place -
a thrill ride you won't soon forgetll
Lynn Gardner =14."
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Can Paige and Dalton overcome their emotional
and physical sears from the past and face what-
ever the future may hold?
Michele Ashman Bell '14."
An engaging and insightful story of faith and
service where the smallest miracles have a far-
reaching effect.
R.K. Terry =14."
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A tender story about the love
for their grandchildren and the eternal
families share for generations.
Sian Ann Bessey =17.
Greg Olsen's luminous paintings are ¢
with inspirational text to create this
comforting book.
Greg O/sen s17"
24 weekly lessons to strengthen
home.
Paula Noble Fe/lingham
s17."
Fun activities for Family Home Evening ~1
Primary in full color and ready to usel!!
Mary H. Ross & Jennette G K2r .,
,12."
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