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HONORING SENIORS


           hospitable. Every 4th of July, they host a big cookout   endeavor. What they may not have noticed is
           for all the extended family. We eat, swim and enjoy   that the way they model selflessness, godliness
           sharing old memories and making new ones. And I       and friendliness has had a huge influence on me.
           don’t want to forget to mention that she always bakes   Young people need someone to look up to as role
           me a chocolate chip pound cake for my birthday.       models for their lives. I am so thankful I have
                                                                 such awesome examples. I hope that someday I
           Both of my grandparents have been so supportive       can pass their wonderful character traits on to my
           of me. They have attended all my baseball and         own grandchildren.
           football games and have encouraged me in every


                                                       LUBBOCK COOPER
          Article Submitted by

          Trey Garlett                                                                            Emily Garlett


                                      Emily Garlett is a senior at Lubbock Cooper High School. She is on the
                                      Varsity Tennis team, likes English and is a member of the National
                                      Honor Society. She has been accepted to Texas Tech where she will
                                      major in Pre-Nursing with plans to pursue a nursing degree at TTU
                                      Health Sciences Center.


                                   Trey Garlett is also a senior at Lubbock Cooper, where he has played
                                   varsity baseball and football. He is a member of the National Honor
                                   Society and likes Math. Both he and Emily are active in the youth
                                   group of Experience Life and have been on several mission trips. He
                                   will attend Texas Tech on a baseball scholarship.





          South Plains Association of Governments


          Area Agency on Aging





          CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM


          806-687-0940



          Are you a Caregiver taking care of a loved one and need
          help? The Area Agency on Aging Caregiver program
          can provide you with some assistance with following
          services:


            • Respite Vouchers providers     •  Wheelchair Ramps, grab bars,     •  Incontinence supply, ensure, lift
             temporary relief to the          cooling and heating and minor        chair, shower chairs
             Caregiver                        plumbing repairs


          If you need additional information please call the Area Agency on Aging at 806-687-0940




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