[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 48 (Thursday, March 25, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E557]
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN HONOR OF THE 35TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 
                          BARTON SENIOR CENTER

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 25, 1999

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Barton Senior 
Center for its 35-year record of enriching the quality of life for 
seniors in Lakewood, Ohio.
  The Barton Center has been the inspiration for countless noteworthy 
projects and activities designed to benefit the Lakewood community. 
This non-profit, self-supporting organization offers a variety of 
social, educational, recreational and health related activities, 
classes, programs and services to the seniors of Lakewood. It is truly 
a multi-purpose senior center.
  The inspiration for the Barton Center happened in 1963 when the first 
residents of the newly built Westerly senior apartment building 
realized their need for a common social area. With help from government 
loans, foundation gifts and individual donations, a full service senior 
center was built, complete with a spacious lounge and dining room, a 
fully equipped kitchen, a room for arts and crafts, a library, a pool 
and game room, a workshop and hobby room, and office space. A full-time 
director and activities coordinator was also hired.
  Since its beginning, the Barton Center has continued to grow and 
expand. The center publishes a regular newsletter that has a 
circulation of over 1,500 people. Current programs and services such as 
the Driver Evaluation Program, Home Town Band Concerts, the Holiday 
Fair, the Dinner Theater, health and exercise programs and neighborhood 
transportation service are also immensely popular with the hundreds of 
members of the center.
  My fellow colleagues, please join me in recognizing the 35th 
anniversary of the Barton Senior Center.

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