S.A.L.T. Council Celebrates 7 years
On February 9, 1999- 17 members of the community signed the agreement to form the local TRIAD. Triad is a partnership of three organizations - law enforcement, senior citizens, and community groups. The sole purpose of Triad is to promote senior safety and to reduce the unwarranted fear of crime that seniors often experience. The S.A.L.T. Council was formed to run the TRIAD. A mission was set to make life better in Ross County for the seniors by Sheriff Nichols. He appointed Lt. Dale Gillette as TRIAD Coordinator. Sheriff Nichols supports the Council in everything they do, and offers financial help when it is needed. Lt. Gillette leads the TRIAD and is always looking for new ideas to better seniors lives with any new program he can find. Deputy Pam McMurray serves as TRIAD Assistant to Lt. Gillette, assisting him and helping with the programs the Ross County Sheriffs Office run for TRIAD such as the R U OK? Program and Senior Cool Down.
The celebration of TRIAD being together 7 years was held on February 14, 2006. The meeting was held at the Ross County Senior Center. Dr. Stephanie Winegardner, local Chiropractor was the guest speaker discussing issues of the spine. Cake was served after the meeting. Following the meeting to show appreciation to the S.A.L.T. Council members who are unable to be part of the meetings and events any more due to health reasons Valentines wishes were presented with a visit by a few of the council members. The members that were in a nursing home or similar facility received a Valentine Card from the other members along with a vase with 2 beautiful roses donated by Wal-Mart of Chillicothe Floral Department.
The Ross County TRIAD/S.A.L.T. Council has started 10 programs in which many seniors lives have been helped.
- GUIDING LIGHT~ Beacon Lights (flashing lights) given to use in case of emergency to make your home easy to distinguish.
- R U OK?~ Computer phone call to check daily on seniors and handicapped.
- SENIOR DRIVING COURSE~ A driving program for those 55 and older.
- CELL WATCH~ Cell phones given to seniors so they can use the 911 feature. These phones are donated.
- COURT WATCH~ Members of the S.A.L.T. Council attend hearings of other seniors or senior that have been neglected, abused or used to show their support.
- GATEKEEPERS~ Utility companies contact the Sheriff's Office if a senior looks like they have a need.
- PROJECT LIFESAVER~A bracelet is placed on a person with Alzheimer's or any other related diseases so if they wander away they can be located with modern technology.
- 911 PHONES~ These phones have a button that will direct your call straight to the nearest 911. Also a personal alert alarm with a loud alarm.
- SPEAKERS BUREAU~ The Ross County Sheriff's Office has a Speakers Bureau that will more than gladly speak to your group on following topics:
Home Security, Business Security, Telemarketing Fraud, Safety For Seniors, Personal Safety, D.A.R.E Program, Child Safety, Stranger Awareness.
- SENIOR COOL DOWN~ New fans are purchased to buy and give FREE to needy seniors during the summer months.
The S.A.L.T. Council was recognized with the TRAIL BLAZER AWARD on June 2003 by The Area Agency on Aging, District 7. Not only has the S.A.L.T. Council been leading the way for other S.A.L.T. Councils but they are holding strong as a program for 7 years now. The council still has 6 members remaining that are active in the council out of the original 17 who signed the agreement. Several others are still part of the council but have been unable to attend meetings or events due to health issues. The council now has 89 members and continues to grow strong.
- Sheriff Nichols, who so firmly believes in all that he started with TRIAD, and knows that helping seniors live a better life is a great thing. And he does all he can every day to complete this task.
- Jodi Riley, Director of the Ross County Senior Center
- Marvin Riley, who now serves as S.A.L.T. Council President.
- John Stultz, serves as Vice President of S.A.L.T. Council.
- Pamela McMurray, serving as Secretary for the council.
- Willard Park, council member
- The following members till remain:
And Homer Beath who has been to all meetings and events but passed away the night before our celebration.
Charles Fine is in a nursing home and unable to attend meetings any more after being so active in the council but Mr. Fine was not one of the original members who signed the agreement.
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Dr. Winegardner speaks to council members at the meeting celebratign 7 years together! |
Valentine Delivery at a nursing home. Lilly and Sheriff Fred Heinzelman receive flowers. |
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