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More than vehicles, oil refineries pollute Utah's air; new website offers info

Last updated Monday, March 12, 2012 - 7:45pm

Utahns can now learn what — other than cars — causes the winter pollution that so concerns the Division of Air Quality.

Snowblowers, domestic animals, farm machinery, graphic art chemicals and deep-frying equipment also add to the pollutants in the air, according to a DAQ report released Monday.

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The marker that will be placed over the capsule. (ERIN HOOLEY/Standard-Examiner)

Roy celebrates 75 years by saving time in a capsule

Rachel J. Trotter Standard-Examiner

Last updated Sunday, March 11, 2012 - 7:52am

ROY — Appreciating the past and looking to the future is how residents and city officials celebrated the city’s 75th anniversary Saturday.

The city held a special ceremony and put together a time capsule with more than 20 items representing Roy. The capsule will be opened in 25 years at the city’s centennial celebration.

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IRS warns of scam involving fraudulent refunds on returns

Michael McFall Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, March 5, 2012 - 11:38pm

OGDEN — The Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers about a new scam that tries to trick people into claiming fraudulent refunds on their tax returns.

The scam artists promise refunds to people who normally aren’t required to file for taxes because they have little or no income, which means senior citizens tend to be the targets, according to a news release from the IRS.

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'Seniorhood,' forgive the pun, is a 'gray area'

Tahree Lane Toledo Blade

Last updated Monday, March 5, 2012 - 4:19pm

Just when you're beginning to come to terms with the idea that you might be considered middle-aged, you turn 50 and receive a "welcome" letter from AARP.

"Oh, puhleez," you think, tossing it into the recycling bin. Nevertheless, the seed has been planted.

When does "seniorhood" begin, anyway? And who says so?

"It's becoming a gray area, excuse the pun," said demographer William Frey, of the University of Michigan Population Studies Center.

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The Alzheimer's Association Northern Utah office is hosting "Maintain Your Brain" seminars from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on your choice of dates: March 13 in Bountiful, March 14 in Kaysville and March 15 in Clearfield. (Courtesy image)

Seminar to teach how to 'Maintain Your Brain'

Bryon Saxton Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, March 3, 2012 - 6:38pm

A healthy brain plays a “critical role” in having a healthy body, says an area manager with the Alzheimer’s Association Northern Utah office. That’s why the association is hosting a free “Maintain Your Brain” seminar in three cities.

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Weber and Box Elder counties senior menus

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Last updated Thursday, March 1, 2012 - 12:13pm

Call each center for a daily schedule.

Weber Senior Services

801-625-3770

Today: Chicken divan, orzo pilaf, carrot pineapple salad, coconut cream pie, dilly roll

Friday: Pork chop, stuffing, green beans, coleslaw, applesauce, roll

Monday: Salisbury steak, whipped potatoes, cauliflower, tossed salad, Chips Ahoy cookies, wheat roll

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Davis County senior calendar

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Last updated Thursday, March 1, 2012 - 12:19pm

North Davis Senior Activity Center 42 South State Street, Clearfield, 801-525-5080

The center has a need for volunteers. Anyone who can help out for a few hours a week should call 801-525-5080 and ask for Marian or Tiffany.

Today: Seniors may play the Hand & Foot card game at 12:15 p.m. There is a free movie with popcorn at 12:15 p.m. Pinochle is played at 12:15 p.m. The porcelain class is at 9 a.m.

Friday: Curo will talk about balance at 11:30 a.m. Paper quilling begins at 9 a.m. The exercise class begins at 10:30 a.m. Texas Hold'em Poker is at noon. The ceramics class begins at noon. Bingo is at 12:15 p.m.

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Knowlton Elementary School students Sierra Yerman (left) and Abby Harding read with Sandie Buckley at Apple Village Assisted Living in Layton on Wednesday. The first-grade students spend time reading with the residents every week. (ERIN HOOLEY/Standard-Examiner)

Senior citizens in Layton help first-graders build reading skills

Dana Rimington Standard-Examiner

Last updated Wednesday, February 29, 2012 - 7:06pm

LAYTON — First-graders need all the practice they can get reading aloud to adults, says the reading coach at Knowlton Elementary.

Residents at Apple Village Assisted Living in Layton have the time and willingness to sit and listen to students read, she added.

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Scammers try to bilk Harrison Regent residents in Ogden

Scott Schwebke Standard-Examiner

Last updated Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - 8:19pm

OGDEN -- At least five residents of Harrison Regent, an independent senior living community, received phone calls Wednesday from scammers claiming to represent the U.S. Social Security Administration.

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Weber and Box Elder counties senior menus

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Last updated Thursday, February 16, 2012 - 1:12pm

Call each center for a daily schedule.

Weber Senior Services

801-625-3770

Today: Vegetable meatloaf, whipped potatoes, squash, fruit salad, peaches, wheat roll

Friday: Chicken noodle soup, mixed vegetables, cottage cheese with spiced apple ring, pineapple raisin cake, saltines

Monday: Closed for President's Day.

Tuesday: Baked chicken, sweet potatoes, broccoli, pineapple and apricot, coconut macaroon, roll

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Davis County senior calendar

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Last updated Thursday, February 16, 2012 - 1:18pm

North Davis Senior Activity Center 42 South State Street, Clearfield, 801-525-5080

The center has a need for volunteers. Anyone who can help out for a few hours a week should call 801-525-5080 and ask for Marian or Tiffany.

Today: Seniors may play the Hand & Foot card game at 12:15 p.m. There is a free movie with popcorn at 12:15 p.m. Pinochle is played at 12:15 p.m. The porcelain class is at 9 a.m.

Friday: Paper quilling begins at 9 a.m. The exercise class begins at 10:30 a.m. Texas Hold'em Poker is at noon. The ceramics class begins at noon. Bingo is at 12:15 p.m.

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Weber and Box Elder counties senior menus

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Last updated Thursday, February 9, 2012 - 1:21pm

Call each center for a daily schedule.

Weber Senior Services

801-625-3770

Today: Pork chow mein, fried noodles, broccoli, orange wedges, apple crisp, poppy seed roll

Friday: Chicken and vegetable turnover, gravy, sweet potatoes, marinated bean salad, hot cinnamon apples

Monday: Lemon peppered fish, scalloped potatoes, Harvard beets, coleslaw, cherry crisp, oatmeal roll

Tuesday: Creamed diced ham, noodles, peas and onions, pear gelatin salad

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Davis County senior calendar

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Last updated Thursday, February 9, 2012 - 1:32pm

North Davis Senior Activity Center 42 South State Street, Clearfield, 801-525-5080

The center has a need for volunteers. Anyone who can help out for a few hours a week should call 801-525-5080 and ask for Marian or Tiffany.

Today: Seniors may play the Hand & Foot card game at 12:15 p.m. There is a free movie with popcorn at 12:15 p.m. Pinochle is played at 12:15 p.m. The porcelain class is at 9 a.m.

Friday: Linda Freer will be at the center to talk about Medicare issues at 11:30 a.m. Paper quilling begins at 9 a.m. The exercise class begins at 10:30 a.m. Texas Hold'em Poker is at noon. The ceramics class begins at noon. Bingo is at 12:15 p.m.

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Davis Chamber of Commerce honors Fruit Heights woman who returns the favor

Dana Rimington Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, February 6, 2012 - 11:47pm

FRUIT HEIGHTS -- Life changed dramatically for Shelley Nettesheim when her husband died in a car accident and she became a widow at 24.

The Fruit Heights woman wanted to finish her education for the sake of her two young children. She put herself through school and earned a marketing degree from the University of Utah.

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Volunteer Janet “Nan” Lujan, 73, helps students arrive safely at Sunset Elementary School on Thursday. She walks several blocks each school day to help students cross 250 West in front of the school and keeps them out of the parking lot as parents and staff pull in. She returns at the end of the day to help the 400 students get home without incident. “She is our guardian angel,” says Assistant Principal Amber Sundown. “Every school should have someone just like her.” (MATTHEW ARDEN HATFIELD/Standard-Examiner)

Volunteer 'guardian angel' watches out for Sunset elementary students

Loretta Park Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, February 6, 2012 - 7:50am

SUNSET -- Sunset Elementary School students know that no matter how bad the weather is, they can count on Janet "Nan" Lujan to walk with them to school, help them cross the street and keep them safe.