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a single indigenous subspecies found in south-central Chile
12 — Percent of potato species immediately threatened by
climate change
EUREKA! 200 — Number of potato species maintained in Peruvian
"potato park"
Sources: United Nations; FAOSTAT; Global Crop Diversity
Daily Discoveries Trust; International Potato Center, Quechua, Peru
by Scott LaFee BRAIN SWEAT ANSWER
1. Tennessee
Monkey See, 2. i before e, except after c
3. foreign currency (4 in cur and SEE)
Monkey Don’t 'TRUE FACTS'
Just three years after it was Blue stars are among the hottest in the universe;
discovered, a new species of monkey is however, at their surface, the temperature is only about WHAT IS IT?
threatened with extinction, according as hot as a bolt of lightning on Earth, around 54,000
to Wildlife Conservation Society degrees Fahrenheit. Still, that's five times hotter than
researchers who have published the the surface of the sun.
first-ever census of kipunjis — large,
forest-dwelling primates whose range ANECDOTAL EVIDENCE
consists of just 6.82 square miles of Charles Darwin (1809-1882) was walking one
remote highlands in Tanzania. day when he saw a beetle and picked it up.
The total estimated kipunji He saw a second and picked that one up in his other hand. Then,
population: 1,117 individuals. he spied a third, really interesting beetle.
Scientists say much of the Not wanting to drop the two beetles he had already
monkey's limited habitat has been collected, Darwin placed one of the insects in his mouth in order
severely degraded by illegal logging to pick up the third. The beetle in Darwin's mouth immediately
and land conversion. The monkey is emitted a noxious spray that caused the inventor of evolutionary
also a target of poachers. theory to spit it out and also drop the other two beetles. Darwin
Hanging on by a tail
"The kipunji is hanging on by went home beetleless.
the thinnest of threads," said Tim
Davenport, Tanzania country director BLOGOSPHERE
for the society. "We must do all we blogSci
can to safeguard this extremely rare blogsci.com
and little-understood species while A general blog about all things science, produced by Pierre Far, a
there is still time." bacterial geneticist in England. Far takes note of scientific happenings,
The kipunji (Lophocebus offering straightforward explanations and insight. Includes many links to
kipunji) first made headlines in 2005 other blogs, websites and sources of news.
when Wildlife Conservation Society
scientists announced its discovery. QUIRKS OF NATURE
In 2006, DNA analysis revealed the Horses are unable to vomit.
species represented a new genus
of primate, the first identified since SURELY YOU'RE JOKING
1923. Q: How do you recognize a bald eagle?
A: All the feathers on its head are combed to one side.
Brace Mask?
VERBATIM
“You might as well be tagging a PATENTLY ABSURD
unicorn for the amount of information Bra face mask
we know about these fellas.” U.S. Patent No. 7,255,627
— Jon Houghton of Queen's Patented last year by Avocet Polymer Technologies
University in Belfast on research Inc. of Illinois, the "garment device converting to one or
plans to tag jellyfish off the Welsh more face masks," is essentially a brassiere whose two cups
and Irish coasts can be separated and fitted over the faces of two people in
case of biological or chemical warfare, nuclear accidents or
BRAIN SWEAT pollution.
Can you solve these rebuses? In such events, one of the two mask-wearers is presumably
1. sssssssssse the owner of the bra. The other mask goes to whomever the
2. eyee cexcept bra-owner likes best.
3. SEcu4rE
WHAT IS IT ANSWER
PRIME NUMBERS Or rather, what are they? The distinct radiating beams of
2008 — Year of the potato, sunlight are called crepuscular rays. Or more informally: God's
according to the United Nations rays, Jesus beams or fingers of God. These rays, streaming through
5,000 — Estimated number of gaps in objects (such as clouds), appear to radiate from a single
potato varieties in world point. In fact, they are almost parallel. The divergence is caused by
320 — Global production of linear perspective.
potatoes, in millions of tons, in Crepuscular rays are most often seen at dawn and dusk when
2007 contrasts between light and dark are most obvious. Various airborne
99 — Percentage of cultivated compounds scatter sunlight, making the rays visible due to diffraction,
spud varieties that are descended from reflection and scattering.
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the same."
When Phyllis, an 88-year-old
avid bridge player, began to lose
her eyesight and was unable to play
bridge on her own, she sought to find
a companion to assist her.
"Phyllis' wish was simple but
remarkable. Phyllis passed away
shortly after her wish was fulfilled,
and her wish was so meaningful that
it inspired her family to request that
donations in lieu of flowers be sent
to the foundation," Bloom says. "The
fact that a wish granted by JBWOL
inspired others to contribute to our
cause, as well as the outpouring of
support we received in honor of
Phyllis, was truly heartwarming."
One of the most meaningful
wishes the foundation granted,
according to Bloom, was for a 65-year-
old man suffering from diabetes.
"Bill's wish was simply for a set of
rugs so that when he woke up and
went to the bathroom, his feet would
not get cold. The simplicity of Bill's
WISH OF A LIFETIME the nonprofit as a way to honor, aid wish and the sheer joy he expressed
and give back to senior citizens for when it was granted have stuck with
experience. For many, the lack of their many years of wisdom and the staff to this day. Bill's joy and
A foundation that's fulfilling happiness highlighted how seniors in
financial means or social connections service.
Senior dreams "My relationship with my our society have, in general, asked for
bars them from fulfilling these lifelong
By Chandra Orr dreams, but his foundation, Jeremy 85-year-old grandmother and 88-year- very little throughout their lives and
Bloom's Wish of a Lifetime, aims to old grandfather was the inspiration how the simplest act of kindness can
Jeremy Bloom believes every fix that. behind Wish of a Lifetime, and they make all the difference."
senior has a dream, one thing in life Bloom, a two-time Olympic skier continue to be the heart and soul Seniors who are 65 or older are
that he or she has always wanted to and former NFL player, established driving our efforts," Bloom says. eligible to apply to have their wishes
The foundation's mission is granted. To qualify, applicants must
simple: to grant lifelong wishes to be legal residents or citizens of the
deserving seniors. U.S., be unable to fulfill their wish
"The unfortunate reality is that on their own and be in good enough
a large percentage of seniors live an health to experience the wish.
isolated and lonely life," Bloom says. There is no financial limit for
Assisted Living Apartments "In many cases, their loved ones don't
visit and their siblings have passed on.
Our organization aims to knock on
wishes. However, to be considered,
an applicant's wish must meet certain
requirements; the foundation will not
Now Available! their door and make them feel special
and important by helping them fulfill
grant requests for cash assistance,
technology purchases, medical care,
their lifelong wishes." new homes or vehicle repair.
Buzz, 97, for example, was a "The staff looks to grant wishes
professional drummer in the 1930s. that will enrich the life of the senior
He suffered from severe Alzheimer's on an emotional, physical and spiritual
disease but never lost his passion for level," Bloom explains. "Additionally,
drumming. He longed to play with a the foundation grants wishes that will
dance band one more time, and with inspire others to shift their own views
the foundation's help, that dream on seniors and aging."
became a reality. About a month In the past, Wish of a Lifetime
before he passed away, he took the has granted wishes to reconnect with
stage with a local dance band to loved ones, attend sporting events
rekindle his days as a professional and participate in long-loved hobbies,
musician. such as riding horses, piloting planes,
"It's not hard to see the challenges riding motorcycles and fishing.
that seniors face on a daily basis," To submit an application,
Bloom states on the foundation's volunteer, make a contribution or
website. "I believe many people donate to a specific wish, visit www.
People of All Faiths regrettably move on from this world
with unfilled dreams. I have been
SeniorWish.org. 303-954-9144.
Photo: Jeremy Bloom's (center)
Welcome very fortunate in my own life to have
had the ability and the resources to
Wish of a Lifetime granted 97-year-old
Buzz's wish to play drums with a dance
chase every dream that I have ever band one more time. Buzz suffered from
imagined, and I am delighted to start severe Alzheimer's disease, but his love
a foundation that will help others do for drumming never dimmed.
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the person was dead. Maybe she was doing something," my old principal
W. just sleeping — it was, after all, a would say. "Now we've got Stuck in a Rut?
time of night when the only him for the baseball
Bruce people out were those who
owned my dog. Maybe
and murder. He's
going to hang for
By Matilda Charles
Cameron she was camping. this." In our part of the country, winter
I cautiously Tucker was can be especially dreary. With fewer
approached still straining at hours of daylight, it’s easy to get
the corpse, the end of his leash, down in the dumps and just hibernate
My dog Tucker likes to walk thinking that twisting and pulling -- unless you get out of the house on
late at night because it is a good if she moved like a kite in a stiff a regular basis.
way to keep me awake. Apparently I would let wind. Should Volunteering can be the motivator
the one time I took him for a stroll out a brave I wipe off to get out -- while helping others at
around midnight represented, to him, scream. Then my prints the same time.
a commitment similar to marriage. Tu c k e r s a w and flee? Here are some suggestions:
No matter what I'm doing at 11:00 what I was looking Running --Sign up for regular hours at
p.m. (like, for example, sleeping) he'll at and immediately away had the local animal shelter. Putting down
start to whine and make little yipping went rigid, his front always worked for me trays of food and water at feeding
barks, gently reminding me that I am paws extended like in similar situations. time, playing with kittens to get them
his employee. parking brakes. He doesn't like dead Though wouldn't that socialized, and taking small dogs for
So a few nights ago, I was bodies, either. be teaching my dog a bad lesson? walks can be a day brightener for both
marching briskly along the sidewalk "Come on, Tucker!" I hissed, What was I thinking — I'd never been you and the animals.
when I saw, on the ground by a ridiculously thinking it would be best able to teach my dog any lesson. --Read to pre-school children a
fence, a mannequin — though to if I whispered. In death, the woman looked few times a week. It teaches them to
me it appeared to be the dead body He refused to budge. Dragging remarkably peaceful. In fact, she love books, and it helps them learn to
of a woman. My dog, ever vigilant, him, I crept forward, finally putting looked like the mannequin she was. sit still, two things that will help them
noticed nothing. my hand on the woman's leg, which I felt an instant relief. This wasn't be more successful in school.
I stopped, well, dead. Unlike a lot was hard and cold with rigor mortis. a murder, it was a free mannequin! --Sign up to be a Special
of people, I don't enjoy encountering What was I doing? I had just Well, I couldn't imagine my wife Olympics coach.
corpses late at night. It further seemed touched the victim! being all that thrilled if I brought --Sort and shelve books in the
to me that the body, fully clothed but I instantly flashed back to the home a young woman wearing a local library. Even a few hours a
with bloodless skin glowing whitely third grade, when I threw a baseball miniskirt, even if she was made out week will be a big help in this day of
in the moonlight, was probably not at the school and it went through a of plastic. Yet I couldn't just leave budget cuts.
there by choice. Either an unfortunate window. The responsible thing to do her lying out in the cold — it seemed --Work at the food bank on
woman had succumbed to illness or was to stay and take responsibility indecent, somehow. The only humane pickup day.
murder most foul had been committed for my vandalism, which had been an thing to do would be to carry her back --Take a course in teaching
and the body dumped near a fence for accident — so I ran away. Ever since to my place and call the Department adults to read. If you need motivation,
some writer to find. then, though, I knew my fingerprints, of Dummies — which probably just consider not being able to read to your
I had no phone and therefore lifted from the baseball, had been on meant phoning my congressman. grandchildren.
no way to report my discovery to file. Now when the cops dusted the With my dog still unsure he --Answer phones at the Red
whomever it is that takes care of body for prints, mine would come wanted to be implicated in all this, Cross.
dead bodies — police, street cleaners, spitting out of the computer as being I managed to wrestle the statuesque If these ideas don’t appeal to you,
recycling companies, etc. the third-grade baseball perp. statue to her feet and was sort of go online to Seniors Corps at www.
Further, I couldn't really be sure "I always knew we'd catch him holding her against the fence, trying seniorcorps.gov and look through the
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depositors. You remember when there transaction to 24 cents. According I say Fight Back!
The View was a run on Bailey S & L George
explained the money was not there,
to JPMorgan, this new law will cost
them $300 million each quarter in
Don’t occupy Wall Street –
charge Wall Street.
From My it was in the mortgages financing
their mortgages? He used his own
income.
So how did they get all that
Send a letter to your local Mr.
Potter and advise him you will now
Recliner
money to tide people over until the money? Fees, that’s how. be charging his bank the following
crisis passed, while Mr. Potter’s bank Banks basically now only loan to fees:
was gobbling up everything else in people who don’t need to borrow the 1. No Parking Fee. I will be
By E.E. Rickey Bedford Falls.
And who can forget the famous
money. If you
lottery and want
do win the charging $3 per visit not to park in
your lot so customers will not be
ending inscribed in Clarence the to get a house loan scared away by my piece of junk
George Bailey Won’t angel’s copy of Tom Sawyer, consider the following that I still owe you 27
You Please Come Home “Remember George, no man is a fees: “administrative months on. It is $4
Halloween has come and gone. failure if he has friends”? fee", “application per visit if you do not
Thanksgiving is nearly upon us. We don’t have many savings and fee”, “appraisal want me to track the
A time to count our blessings and loans anymore. We have banks. review fee”, leaked transmission
then move on to the “Big One” -- Banks that Mr. Potter would fluid into your lobby.
Christmas. Since the movie begins love. 2. Inconvenience
with Macy’s Thanksgiving Day When asked about his occupation, Fee. Since I am paying
Parade, my family has traditionally John Dillinger stated, “I rob banks, for convenience, I will
watched It’s a Wonderful Life just what do you do?” Banks be charging the bank an
after the third helping of pumpkin pie rob us, but they are sneaky inconvenience fee of $2
on Thanksgiving Day. about it. per month, for standing
Even though we know each line No gun, no mask. There in line, wrapping coins for
by heart we watch it and root for weapon is the “fee.” deposit, and closing before
George Bailey against his nemesis, According to a recent “courier fee”, “document I get off work.
that old curmudgeon, Mr. Potter. (I article in the Wall Street preparation fee”, “document 3. Junk Mail Process Fee. There
received a thesaurus last year for Journal, “Bankers have an odd- review fee”, “loan origination fee" will be a $3 per item charged for all
Christmas. Otherwise it would read sounding problem these days: they and "settlement fee". your junk mail sent to me touting new
“We rooted for George Bailey against are awash in cash.” Bank profits are All of them spurious (again, the “convenient” services you now are
the bad guy, that Potter dude). up by 7.9 billion. thesaurus). offering (and charging a fee for).
But I digress. Loans aren’t as profitable as they You can search for information 4. Advertising Fee. Since you
George Bailey managed the used to be. Interest rates are at historic about fees in banks' official disclosure charge a fee every time I swipe my
Bailey Savings and Loan, what is lows. A new law caps the amount documents, but you'll need a lot of debit card with your logo on it, it will
known today as a “thrift” institution. banks can charge merchants, from time and a couple of cups of coffee, be offset by a corresponding fee for
They are mutually owned by the an average of 44 cents per debit card too. An analysis of checking accounts advertising your bank on my debit
for the 10 largest banks by the Pew card.
Health Group found that the median 5. Payment Processing Fee. I
length of their disclosure statements think it only fair that if you charge
was 111 pages. me for making payment through your
Read the 111 pages at the bank bank I should charge you a fee for
and it will charge you rent. each payment I make on my house,
But it’s not just loan add-ons my two cars and my credit card I have
that banks purloin (I just love my with your fine institution.
thesaurus). No sireee. Consider that 6. Blood Donation Fee. With
banks charge for: your blood sucking interest rates so
- Talking to a live person high, I think it only fair that I charge
- Getting a paper statement you a monthly fee at the going rate
- Making a wire transfer for a pint of blood.
- Receiving money into your 7. Withdrawal Insurance. For a
account from wire transfers nominal monthly fee, funds on deposit
- Redeeming reward points will be insured against sudden and
- Closing your account. violent withdrawals of unspecified
My favorite is charging your amounts of unmarked bills in small
account an “excess activity fee” if denominations. You will be provided
you have more than six transactions. a copy of the policy issued through
If you do not have sufficient activity the Bonnie and Clyde Indemnity
the bank charges an “inactivity fee.” Company – for a fee.
If your money just sits there for the In the meantime, please come
bank to use, how does it cost the bank home George Bailey. We need you
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institutionalize the nursing home
environment.
Ohio is developing quality
incentives for nursing homes that
adopt certain person-centered
practices. The goal: Soon all Ohio
nursing home residents can live every
day like Sadie. Go to the Person-
Centered Care Coalition website for
more information. Boomerang
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SEARCH
OUT OF
SEARCH
AND
RESCUE.
Sadie's Day
entitled to feel at home wherever they live and work in long-term care.
live, in both long- or short-term living Person-centered environments
environments, whether in nursing develop and support a workforce of
People are entitled to feel at home
wherever they live
homes or community-based settings.
Person-centered care is an approach to
direct caregivers who know residents
intimately and care for them like
NEW
care that honors and respects the voice family. Flexibility can enhance a TO
Sadie woke up slowly as the of elders and those working closest staff's ability to provide optimal
OUR
sun filtered into the room through with them. It's about relationships care. Consistent staffing allows staff
!
her curtains. She had slept a little and is based on the values of choice, members to really get to know their AREA
later than usual, but she felt good. dignity, respect, self-determination residents, to take ownership of the
She took her time getting dressed and and purposeful living. Delivery of residents' care plans, and to work as
went down to the dining room for medications, meal times and activities a team. Organizational changes and
breakfast. She poured herself a cup of are scheduled according to the needs practices lead to better outcomes for
coffee and chatted with the regulars and desires of residents, rather than consumers and direct care workers
while her eggs were cooking, just strict adherence to programmed in a cost-effective way. It involves
as she had ordered. She took some timetables. Flexible plans allow for a continuing process of listening, Airwaves GPS l P.O. Box 4682
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She wasn't sure what she would of all available services, charges and Designed
H
do after that. She could attend the regulations in a language the person ouse for the
book club meeting or the exercise understands. Residents have the right Elderly
class, or she could just go back to to complain, without fear of reprisal and Disabled
her room to watch a little television and with prompt efforts by the facility
and take a nap if she felt like it. After
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to resolve those grievances. They have
the right to actively participate in their
Apartments Include:
wonderful - she called her daughter own care, receive visits and make Appliances Draperies
on the phone in her room. Around personal choices. Residents have Air Conditioning Carpeting
7:30, Sadie was delighted when some the same rights as all of us to expect Special architectural features
old friends surprised her with a visit. privacy, confidentiality, dignity, to assist individuals with disabilities
She took them to the visitors lounge, respect and freedom. Person-centered 24-Hour Management & Maintenance
offered them refreshments, and they care creates communities where Supportive Services
talked until late. After her guests left, elders want to live and employees
Management Staff includes a Service Coordinator, who if needed,
Sadie asked Alice to help her take a choose to work.
will coordinate supportive services so that elderly and disabled residents may remain independent.
warm bubble bath and Sadie went to Nursing home staff also benefit
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• Part A helps pay for inpatient Making Veterans
care in hospitals, skilled nursing
facilities, hospice and for home health Day Even More
care if certain conditions are met.
• Part B helps pay for medically Meaningful
necessary outpatient services such
as doctor visits. Part A and Part B
together are referred to as Original
Medicare.
• Part C is also known as The Library of Congress
Medicare Advantage. These plans Veterans History Project is calling
are offered by private insurers, such as on all Americans to make Veterans
UnitedHealthcare, and are approved Day more meaningful for the veterans
by Medicare to provide all Part A and in their lives by recording their
Part B services. These plans often memories of military service.
include prescription drug coverage Preserving History
and other additional benefits. Established by the U.S. Congress
• Part D plans are offered by in 2000, VHP’s mandate is to collect,
private insurers for coverage of both preserve and make accessible the
10,000 A Day: Baby Boomers Make brand-name and generic prescription
drugs.
firsthand recollections of America’s
war veterans. More than 10,000 are
Medicare History Once they’ve mastered the
basics of Medicare, boomers should
accessible at www.loc.gov/vets.
VHP Director Bob Patrick;
Since making their debut in of sorting through their options for ask a few key questions to help lead “By recording their war stories and
1946, baby boomers have created Medicare coverage, but resources are them to the coverage that’s right for submitting them to the Library of
tremendous social change in the available to help boomers navigate the them: Congress, they will be preserved for
United States, with their epic numbers Medicare maze, notes Tom Paul, chief • What medications do you generations to come.”
and independent spirit impacting executive officer of UnitedHealthcare currently take? A Free Guide Is Available
everything from politics to pop Medicare & Retirement. • Are you open to switching Straightforward guidelines in
culture, transforming the makeup of “It is critical that boomers, doctors, hospitals or pharmacies VHP’s Field Kit (a how-to-record-
the American family and workforce, and everyone eligible for Medicare, based on a Medicare Advantage and/ a-story booklet) show volunteers
and ushering in a new wave of take the time to educate themselves or a Part D plan’s network? how to interview a veteran for 30
consumerism and societal norms. As on all available coverage options in • Do you want coverage of minutes or longer while recording the
the first boomers turn 65 this year, order to make a confident health care additional services such as vision or conversation. Next, send the original
the generation will once again make decision,” said Paul. “As a generation dental care? recording, along with VHP’s forms, to
history. that’s been the target of marketing • How much are you willing or the Library of Congress, where they
At a rate of 10,000 a day, or campaigns since childhood, boomers able to pay out of your own pocket? are added to the collections.
one every eight seconds, boomers are known for being savvy consumers. Are you willing to pay a monthly A profile page for each veteran
are becoming eligible for Medicare, They should put those skills to use as premium if other out-of-pocket who shares a story with VHP appears
marking the beginning of the largest they shop for Medicare coverage that expenses, such as co-pays when you on www.loc.gov/vets four to six
member surge since the program’s will meet their health needs and also need to visit a doctor, are lower? months from the date VHP receives
inception and creating an even greater fit in their budget.” • If you enroll in Original the collection, and the profile is
need for Medicare education for first- The first step to being a smart Medicare, do you want a Medicare accessible to researchers, teachers,
time enrollees. Medicare shopper is to understand supplement plan, sometimes called a authors and the general public.
Those new to the program may the program’s four main parts, or the Medigap plan, to help cover the costs The project accepts original
feel overwhelmed by the process ABCs of Medicare: that Original Medicare doesn’t? photographs, letters, documents,
Most can apply for Medicare diaries, journals, two-dimensional
You and up to three guests during an Initial Enrollment Period artwork and unpublished memoirs.
are cordially invited to join that begins three months before the
month of their 65th birthday and
A Meaningful Project
National organizations, local
us for a Compliementary ends three months following the
month of their birthday. All Medicare
groups, individuals and students in
grades 10 and higher, are encouraged
Educational Event. beneficiaries can make changes to to mark the day with this meaningful
If you would like to prevent losses from ever happening again, please their coverage during the Annual volunteer project by interviewing
join us for this exclusive event where you'll learn how to avoid: Election Period, Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. veterans within their own families or
For information about Medicare, communities or by collaborating with
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• Pension risk -Will your pension be there for you? and www.Medicare.gov, or call (800) collect stories.
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other things we need to know about, html.
Social
pubs/11011.html.
such as if you’re institutionalized, if Learn more about reporting Some changes can be reported
you’re no longer able to online at www.socialsecurity.gov.
Security handle your finances, or
if you’ve been convicted
You can report changes to us by
calling 1-800-772-1213 (TTY
Connection by Jim Mattes
of a crime.
Learn more about
reporting responsibilities
1-800-325-0778) or contacting
your local office.
Seasons change; there’s little
Social Security Public Affairs for peopleorreceiving
retirement survivors
to report there. But when it comes
to changes in the lives of people
b e n e f i t s a t w w w. who receive benefits from Social
SEASONS AREN’T THE
s o c i a l s e c u r i t y. g o v / Security, please remember to keep
ONLY THINGS THAT pubs/10077.html. us informed.
CHANGE Learn more about Jim Mattes is the Social
reporting responsibilities Security Public Affairs Specialist
Many people enjoy watching for people receiving for Ashtabula, Mahoning, Portage
the changing seasons, when the Social Security disability benefits at responsibilities for people receiving and Trumbull counties in northeast
shifting from one season to another www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/10153. SSI at www.socialsecurity.gov/ Ohio.
seems most enjoyable. The lush green
foliage gradually fades to an autumn
rainbow of yellow-orange-red-brown.
Cool air brings light jackets out of Monthly More benefits. More savings.
closets. Pumpkins and decorative premiums
You want easy access to your doctors. A large network of pharmacies for your convenience.
corn begin to appear on porches and starting at
doorsteps. And plans that not only treat you when you’re sick, but help you stay healthy — through
But seasons are not the only
things that change. When it comes to
$0 wellness programs, discounts on health products, and more. An AARP® MedicareComplete®
plan, insured through UnitedHealthcare®, can offer all this, with premiums starting at $0.
some changes, we at Social Security You may pay nothing on top of your Part B premium.
need to know about them.
If you receive Social Security
AARP® MedicareComplete® plans have premiums starting at $0 and offer all the benefits of
benefits, there are certain things that
we need to know about you in order Original Medicare — plus you may get these extra benefits and services:
to continue paying your benefits. Here • $0 monthly health plan premium for medical and Part D coverage
is a reminder of some of the most • $3 copay for generic drugs
important reporting responsibilities
for people who receive Social Security
or Supplemental Security Income
(SSI). Call UnitedHealthcare to get more information, reserve your seat at a
Your address. Even if you neighborhood meeting or set up a one-on-one appointment.
receive your payments by direct
Lisa Frankino
deposit or debit card (as most people
do), we still need a good mailing
address so we can get in touch with
330-965-6684, TTY 711 www.AARPMedicareComplete.com
you when we need to. You can inform
us of a change of address, as well as Contracted, independent licensed agent authorized to sell products within the
telephone number, at our website, UnitedHealthcare® Medicare Solutions portfolio.
www.socialsecurity.gov.
Your direct deposit information.
If your payments go to your financial
institution for direct deposit, you
need to notify us of any changes. If
you change your account information
without letting us know, your payment
could go to the wrong place. You can 2012 enrollment dates: October 15 – December 7
change your deposit information at
our website, www.socialsecurity.
gov.
Your work, if disabled. If you The benefit information provided herein is a brief summary, not a comprehensive description of benefits. For more
receive disability benefits, we need information contact the plan. If you prefer, you can contact UnitedHealthcare® Medicare Solutions directly for
to know about any work you do. If more information or to enroll at 1-800-850-8197, TTY 711 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time, 7 days a week. Or
you start work, stop work, or have visit our Web Site at www.UHCMedicareSolutions.com.
any change in your work, hours, or The AARP® MedicareComplete® plans are insured through UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company and its
pay, we need to know. affiliated companies, a Medicare Advantage organization with a Medicare contract. UnitedHealthcare Insurance
Your living arrangements, if you Company pays royalty fees to AARP for the use of its intellectual property. These fees are used for the general
receive SSI. People who receive SSI purposes of AARP. AARP and its affiliates are not insurers. You do not need to be an AARP member to enroll.
are paid, in part, based on financial AARP encourages you to consider your needs when selecting products and does not make specific product
need. Payments may change based recommendations for individuals. Limitations, copayments and restrictions may apply. Benefits may vary by
on your living arrangements. Because county and plan. AARP and its affiliates are not insurance agencies and do not employ or endorse individual
of that, we need to know how many agents, brokers, producers, representatives, or advisors.
people are in your household and how Y0066_110902_154241_FINAL_27913A0A_File & Use 09122011 3338201_3560
the expenses are shared. There are
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Simplify The Holiday
Crabby I'll tell you who I am...
As I sit here so still,
Dark days are upon me...
my wife is now dead. Season With These
As I do at your bidding, I look at the future...
Old Man as I eat at your will.
I'm a small child of Ten...
and shudder with dread.
For my young are all rearing
Tips
Have the holidays become more
with a father and mother, young of their own. stressful than joyful? Want to simplify
We’ve had many requests to Brothers and sisters... And I think of the years... the season and actually have the time
place this poem again. I was sent to who love one another. and the love that I've known. and energy to enjoy the holidays?
our email years ago. Be Thankful!
It’s time to stop the insanity and get
A young boy of Sixteen... I'm now an old man... back to holiday basics. The experts
What do you see? with wings on his feet. and nature is cruel. at Grocery Outlet Bargain Market
What do you see? Dreaming that soon now... 'Tis jest to make old age can help you stay focused on what’s
What are you thinking... a lover he'll meet. look like a fool. really important this season with tips
when you're looking at me? A groom soon at Twenty... The body, it crumbles... to prevent you from overstressing
A crabby old man...not very wise, my heart gives a leap. grace and vigor, depart. and overspending. You can save
Uncertain of habit... Remembering, the vows There is now a stone... time, money and trouble and still
with faraway eyes? that I promised to keep. where I once had a heart. celebrate in style. Here are hints that
can help:
Who dribbles his food... At Twenty-Five, now... But inside this old carcass... • Get ready. Inventory your
and makes no reply. I have young of my own. a young guy still dwells, supplies early. Get wrapping paper,
When you say in a loud voice... Who need me to guide... And now and again tape, ribbons, stamps, boxes and
'I do wish you'd try!' And a secure happy home. my battered heart swells. pantry staples (such as sugar and
Who seems not to notice... A man of Thirty... I remember the joys flour) well in advance of the holidays.
all the things that you do. My young now grown fast, I remember the pain. You may find discounted items when
And forever is losing Bound to each other... And I'm loving and living you’re not rushed.
a sock or shoe? With ties that should last. life over again. • Revisit family traditions. Think
about holidays past. Which activities
Who, resisting or not... At Forty, my young sons I think of the years, were most worth the effort? Focus
lets you do as you will, have grown and are gone, all too few...gone too fast. on what makes you and your family
With bathing and feeding But my woman's beside me... And accept the stark fact happy and eliminate what doesn’t.
The long day to fill? to see I don't mourn. that nothing can last. • Don’t overcommit. You don’t
Is that what you're thinking? At Fifty, once more, So open your eyes, people, need to say “yes” to every invitation.
Is that what you see? babies play 'round my knee, open and see. Save room in your schedule for things
Then open your eyes, nurse... Again, we know children... Not a crabby old man... that might pop up.
you're not looking at me. My loved one and me. Look closer...see ME!! • Keep it simple. Don’t overdo
the table settings and decorations.
Your guests will enjoy themselves just
as much even without a complicated,
expensive centerpiece.
• Focus on gifts from the heart.
Give gifts that show your love-not
the size of your wallet. Grandparents
will likely value a photo album or a
framed piece of children’s art far more
than expensive presents.
• Shop strategically. Sometimes,
the places that save you the most
money might surprise you. Extreme
“Ohio’s #1 Internet Sweepstakes Cafes” discount retailer Grocery Outlet,
which purchases overstocks and
closeouts directly from brand-name
Boardman manufacturers, also sells body care
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at prices up to half off retail.
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More Games! More Winners! CONTINUED ON PAGE 14...
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and medical support. She makes and
donates quilts to the Oncology Fund
for Outpatients. She makes walker
bags and turbans for each of her
patients and a quilt that is designed
just for them. Sandy also works
with the American Cancer Society’s
“Look Good Feel Better” campaign.
With the Quilter’s Passion Group she
makes Quilts of Valor for our combat
troops.
Carol Hitchcock Senior home
care is Carol’s livelihood and passion.
Her goal is to make sure seniors
receive quality compassionate care
and that their loneliness and often
poor circumstances are addressed.
She started Santa For Seniors,
which has provided more than 4,000
Christmas gifts to 900 seniors. She
has helped the Senior Service Unit
of the Mahoning County Sheriff’s
Department provide Thanksgiving
dinners. Carol has sponsored a food
drive that collected 40 plus tons of
2011 Valley Legacy Award Recipients: l-r front Carren Chamberlin, Outstanding Senior (OS); food for the Gleaners Food Bank,
Sandra Campbell, Outstanding Advocate for Seniors (OSA); Jeanne Deibel Tyler (OS), and her “Mission Medicine Cabinet”
back row Gretchen Keefer Reed (OS); Carol Hitchcock (OAS) program collects and disposes of
2011 Valley
old prescriptions. Carol was a 2009
and talents. Friends and family Carol Jean Goddard, West Athena nominee.
nominated educators, community Farmington
Legacy leaders, volunteers, veterans, business
people, and an entire order of nuns.
Zoa Lykins, Niles
Gretchen Keefer Reed, Girard
Outstanding Senior Award
Recipients:
Awards This year, nearly 250 people
gathered at Avion on the Water to
Donna J. Rios, RN, Poland Carren Chamberlin is a
Shirley Stryffeler, Columbiana tremendous supporter of the American
Winston Churchill said “We honor these outstanding people. Mary Theis, Warren Heart Association, raising more
make a living by what we get, but Alan Copp, President of Shepherd Richard Thompson, Warren than $80,000 over the past decade.
we make a life by what we give.” On of the Valley’s Board of Directors, Jeanne Deibel Tyler, Girard Proceeds donated from a cookbook
Wednesday, October 19th, 21 people explained why we need to honor she published enabled the AHA to
nominated for the 7th Annual Valley those who give without expectation Outstanding Advocate for Seniors purchase eight automatic external
Legacy Awards were recognized in his comments, “Our nominees are a S a n d r a C a m p b e l l , N o r t h defibrillators. She also volunteers
for being wonderful examples that diverse group of dedicated individuals Jackson in numerous capacities with Akron
legacies are to be lived, not left. united by a distinct common thread - Kathy Gordon, Hospice/Valley Children’s Hospital, Meals on
From that remarkable group, five the desire to serve to make the Valley Leanna Hartsough, Canfield Wheels, and St. Elizabeth Hospital.
outstanding people received the a better place – not only for our senior Carol Hitchcock, Home Instead She is a recipient of the President’s
Valley Legacy Award. The 2011 citizens but for all of us. Their efforts Senior Care Volunteer Service Award and the
Valley Legacy Award recipients are: may at times go unnoticed, but today, S a m K o o p e r m a n , J e w i s h HMHP Excellence in Action Award.
because they have been nominated by Federation of Youngstown Gretchen Keefer Reed. As
Outstanding Senior members of the community, they are Charles Rupert, Clare Bridge a teacher, she started a program
C a r r e n C h a m b e r l i n , N e w to be recognized for their service and Austintown to help provide clothes, food, and
Waterford sacrifice. None of these honorees seek Sisters of the Humility of Mary books to needy students. She started
Gretchen Keefer Reed, Girard special compensation or accolade. Dr. Thomas Timko, Prima a mentoring program for school
Jeanne Deibel Tyler, Girard All embody the spirit of this award Major sponsors are: Platinum children. As a cancer survivor she
– a legacy meant to be lived, not just Level: Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran organized a walking team for Liberty’s
Outstanding Advocate for Seniors left.” Retirement Services, Inc. (presenting Relay for Life and is a teacher for
Sandra Campbell, North All nominees were recognized sponsor), WFMJ-TV21, WBBG, Mix the Senior Citizen Sunday School
Jackson at the luncheon for their contributions 98.9, Newsradio 570 WKBN, The class at her church. Twice selected
Carol Hitchcock, Home Instead to the community with WFMJ Review Newspapers, The Senior as outstanding teacher by Who’s
Senior Care weeknight co-anchor Leslie Barrett News, Huntington Bank, Keynote Who Among American Teachers,
Seven years ago, Shepherd of presenting the Valley Legacy Award Media Group, RLSmith Graphics, & Gretchen is a Martha Holden Jennings
the Valley launched the Valley Legacy to three Outstanding Seniors and two ComDoc Diamond Level: First Place Scholar.
Awards to recognize, in a significant Outstanding Advocates for Seniors. Bank, Comfort Keepers/Hospice of Jeanne Deibel Tyler. She has
and public way, the contribution, the Valley been on numerous boards including the
service, sacrifice, and compassionate 2011 Nominees Stambaugh Auditorium Association,
actions performed by or for the senior Outstanding Senior Outstanding Advocates for Forum Women’s Health Board,
citizens in the Mahoning Valley. In the Carol Bovee, Girard Seniors Recipients: Planned Parenthood, and the Visiting
past 7 years more than 150 individuals Carren Chamberlin, New Sandra Campbell. A retired Nurse Association. In addition to her
and organizations were nominated. Waterford oncology nurse, examples of her time and talent, she also gives of her
Nominations were received from Marjorie Dangaran, Warren support of seniors include volunteering treasure, recently providing the lead
across the Valley. They spanned a Bill Farragher, Canfield with oncology patients and at Hospice gift to the Mahoning Valley Historical
multitude of interests, occupations, Pete Gabriel, Boardman of the Valley, providing emotional Society Capital Campaign.
Page 14 The Senior News November 2011
Comparing Drug Plans Saves when they find better coverage," HOLIDAY STRESS
Johnson says. "All that's required is ...CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12
Senior More Than $3,000 computer access, the Medicare Drug
and Health Plan Compare tools on the 5. Fake it. Not everything needs
Irene H., a senior living in glaucoma, will cut her prescription Medicare website at www.medicare. to be made from scratch. Delicious
Central Virginia, will achieve a drug costs by more than $3,000 since gov and determination to give it a try," cookies, desserts and
milestone this fall that few other 86- 2006. Her secret? Every year during she notes. candy can be bought
year olds can boast of. The thrifty the fall Medicare Open Enrollment Insurers make major changes in
senior, who takes three prescription period, Irene learns about the changes their plans every year, like increasing
medications every day, including an in her drug plan for the upcoming year, premiums, co-pays, dropping
expensive brand-name eye drop for and then compares all her options for coverage and even closing plans
drug coverage. She changes plans altogether. But according to a survey
We come highly when she finds better coverage at a
better cost.
conducted by TSCL earlier this year, premade.
less than 18 percent of respondents 6. Organize your grocery list by
recommended Irene is the first to say she
wouldn't know where to begin when
said they switched their Part D or department to save time at the store.
Medicare Advantage health plan 7. Shop your own cupboards first
it comes to figuring out the best deal for 2011. Medicare's annual Open to see what you already have.
for her drug coverage. To accomplish Enrollment period starts earlier this Consider Grocery Outlet’s $3
this she gets unbiased advice and year -- on October 15th -- and ends Holiday Menu—it can feed a family
counseling. Her neighbor, Mary December 7th. Medicare beneficiaries of six for less than $20.
330.270.5442
Johnson, is a Medicare policy analyst should start the process now to find
for The Senior Citizens League out what their choices are and how Holiday Roast Turkey
(TSCL). Johnson, who has assisted much they could save with a new Part $.85 per serving Serves 10−12
seniors to compare and enroll in plans D or Medicare Advantage plan. 1 fresh turkey (16 to 18 lbs),
since the start of Part D in 2006, says "Sorting this out isn't easy for giblets removed, turkey brought to
"the cost differences between plans most seniors or family members who room temperature (no more than 2 hours)
can be huge - Irene saved about try to help them," Johnson admits. 1 stick butter, softened
$1,276 in 2011 alone." "Medicare Part D can befuddle all of Salt and Pepper
"Unfortunately for seniors us," Johnson says. "But comparing 1 Tbsp. dried parsley
and their families these extreme plans saves so much -- where else 1 Tbsp. dried sage
give a senior neWs gift differences in cost are not unique,"
subscription to shoW your love. are you going to get this sort of return 5 cups stuffing
says Johnson. "Almost every Medicare for your time?" Johnson wryly notes. Preheat oven to 425° F, with
1 year, 12 gifts, only $18. beneficiary enrolled in a Part D drug
delivered anyWhere in the u.s. "Just do it. If you don't have computer rack in lower third. Pat turkey dry
or Medicare health plan can achieve access, or just are not sure how to with paper towels. Place on a rack set
The
savings if they carefully compare all start, get the help of a Medicare in large roasting pan. Blend 4 Tbsp.
their options every year and switch benefits counselor from your State butter with 2 tsp. salt and dried herbs;
Health Insurance Program (SHIP), " season with pepper. Loosen skin of
Johnson urges. Many of the programs turkey and spread mixture under
operate through local Area Agencies skin all over, reaching as far back
on Aging or you can call the Eldercare as possible. Rub skin of turkey with
Locator at 1-800-677-1116, or call remaining 4 Tbsp. butter. Sprinkle
Medicare at 1-800-MEDICARE (1- with 1 tsp. salt; season with pepper.
800-633-4227). Loosely stuff body cavity with 4¾
The Senior Citizens League cups stuffing, and neck cavity with ¼
is conducting an online survey of cup. Tie drumsticks together loosely
healthcare costs experienced by with twine. Fold neck skin under body
Medicare beneficiaries and invites and secure with toothpicks. Tuck
seniors and the disabled with Medicare wing tips under wings. Roast turkey
to participate at www.seniorsleague. 30 minutes. Baste turkey, reduce oven
org. The information will be used to temperature to 350° F. Continue to
educate both lawmakers in Congress roast (basting every 20 minutes) until
and the public about the financial a thermometer inserted into a thigh
challenges of keeping Medicare registers 180° F and stuffing registers
affordable for beneficiaries while 165° F, 3−3½ hours. If skin darkens
ensuring program financing remains too quickly during roasting, tent with
sound for the future. To learn more foil. Let turkey rest 30 minutes before
about changes to Medicare, get tips carving. Use juices in pan for gravy.
on reducing your Medicare costs and For the complete $3 holiday
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Spirituality, to lump these three words together with someone or something that is at Boys Town to practice their faith,
and use them interchangeably, but strong enough to earn your full trust. whatever that faith may be, so they
Faith And they are different in both subtle and Faith moves us closer to God, who's can be resilient when they face life's
profound ways. always there for us. Getting children challenges and trust that God is
Religion How we explain it to our kids to trust again and have faith is a always by their side.
is that spirituality involves your will. powerful way to change behaviors Take the time to get back to
By Father Steven E. Boes That is, you choose to act a certain and begin the process of bringing God religion. Take your family to church,
way based on your beliefs. Some of into their everyday lives. pray before a meal. Sharing these
Recently, I got to do something our kids struggle with their beliefs. The habits you form in daily life habits with your kids will give
very special. I said the opening prayer They've had only negative influences demonstrate to the world that you them and your family powerful
at a session of the United States House to help them form their beliefs and have faith in God. This is religion, ways to exercise their faith, grow
of Representatives. It was a wonderful as a result, for instance, they have a and it's the toughest one for us. It's their spirituality and experience the
experience, one I won't forget. hard time telling right from wrong. the practice of our faith—praying resiliency only God can provide.
As I was writing the prayer, You can be spiritual about lots of each day, going to church, putting Father Boes is president of Boys
I thought about the powerful roles things—including God. others first. These habits are important Town, which has been saving children
spirituality, faith and religion play in When you have faith, it means because they can help us through and healing families for more than 90
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Old Farts War II, Pearl Harbor, Guadalcanal,
Normandy and Hitler. They remember
Farts trust strangers and are courtly
to women.
and personal integrity. They seldom
brag unless it's about their children or
I'm passing this on. Actually, it's the Atomic Age, the Korean War, Old Farts hold the door for grandchildren.
not a bad thing to be called, as you The Cold War , the Jet Age and the the next person and always, when It's the Old Farts who know our
will see. Moon Landing. They remember the walking, make certain the lady is on great country is protected, not by
50 plus Peacekeeping Missions from the inside for protection. politician's, but by the young men
Old Farts are easy to spot at 1945 to 2005, not to Old Farts get and women in the military serving
sporting events; during the playing of mention Vietnam .. embarrassed if their country.
the Star Spangled Banner. Old Farts If you bump someone curses in This country needs Old Farts
remove their caps and stand at attention into an Old Fart on front of women and with their work ethic, sense of
and sing without embarrassment. the sidewalk he will children and they responsibility, pride in their country
They know the words and believe in apologize. If you don't like any filth or and decent values.
them. pass an Old Fart on the street, he dirty language on TV or in movies. We need them now more than
Old Farts remember World will nod or tip his cap to a lady. Old Old Farts have moral courage ever.
Stroke: • Arms—Ask the person to
raise both arms. Does one arm drift
Time Is Of The downward?
• Speech—Ask the person to
Essence repeat a simple sentence. Are the
words slurred? Can he or she repeat
Did you know that stroke the sentence correctly?
is the leading cause of disability • Time—If the person shows any
in the United States? Each year, the essence when seeking medical test can be used as a quick screening of these symptoms, time is important.
approximately 795,000 people suffer attention. tool: Immediate medical attention may
a stroke and more than 137,000 “Do not hesitate if you or a loved • Face—Ask the person to smile. limit the effects of stroke. Call 9-1-1
people will die from complications one begins to experience the signs Does one side of the face droop? or get to the hospital immediately.
related to stroke. and symptoms of stroke,” said Justin
Nearly 85% of all strokes are A. Zivin, M.D., Ph.D., professor of
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the brain. Affected persons gradually management, and educate family to carry out activities.
Taking lose the ability to interpret information
and to send messages to their body to
and friends to help them understand.
(Your local chapter of the Alzheimer's
If your relative becomes
argumentative, don’t debate facts - a
Care behave in certain ways.
Mental changes include memory
Association is an excellent resource.)
Knowing what to expect and how to
no-win situation. Instead, focus on
feelings or use distraction.
loss; difficulty carrying out routine deal with challenges can go a long Learn to recognize early signs
tasks; disorientation to time and way to reduce anxiety and foster a of frustration and be prepared with
place; difficulty adjusting to new sense of control. some calming strategies to head off
by Lisa M. Petsche places and situations; loss of language
skills; and decreased judgment.
Try to identify an underlying
cause for behaviors of concern. Keep
problematic behavior - for example,
putting on soothing music or serving
Mood-wise, there may be anxiety, a log that includes triggers, strategies a favorite snack.
Strategies for managing If your relative becomes
decreased expression or inability to attempted and your relative’s response.
challenging behaviors control emotions. With patience and creativity you will aggressive, remain calm and give
One in ten Americans over age Some common behaviors are develop a repertoire of strategies you him space. Retreat and seek help if
65 and almost half of those over 85 wandering away from home and can draw from to help prevent or you feel threatened.
have Alzheimer's disease or a related becoming lost; repetitious behavior; manage behaviors.
disorder, according to the Alzheimer’s sundowning (escalation in behaviors Environmental adaptations
Association. Alzheimer's disease is in the late afternoon and early Interpersonal strategies Establish and stick to daily
the most common form of dementia evening) and altered sleep patterns. Use a low-pitched voice to routines.
(loss of cognitive functioning) and Other challenging behaviors may convey calmness and reassurance. Be Provide meaningful activities
involves breakdown of nerve cells in include hallucinations (distorted conscious of your facial expression to occupy your relative’s time.
sensory experiences), delusions (false and other body language as well. Investigate available day programs
throW us a bone beliefs); paranoia (suspiciousness);
and agitation.
Use simple words and short
sentences. Avoid clichés.
in the community.
Prominently post a calendar for
A wide variety of interpersonal Keep questions to a minimum marking events and appointments
strategies and environmental and avoid open-ended ones, especially and keep easy-to-read clocks around
modifications have been found to those that begin with Why or How. the house.
be successful in managing, if not Allow plenty of time for a response. Keep frequently used items
reducing, confusion, agitation and Simplify tasks and break in a consistent, easily accessible
frustration. Medications may be them down into manageable steps, spot. Labels may be helpful. Store
used to treat some of the more severe communicating them one at a time. valuables and items that could pose
behavioral symptoms. However, Demonstration may help. Try different a danger - including car keys, knives
because they are a chemical form of words when your message is not and toxic substances - in a secure
restraint, they are generally considered getting across. place.
as a last resort. Moreover, many Offer limited choices - for Keep rooms well lit to eliminate
shadows. Minimize glare by removing
subscribe to
dementia-related behaviors do not instance, "Would you like coffee or
respond to medication. juice?" rather than "What would you mirrors and covering shiny surfaces.
Minimize noise from televisions,
the senior
If you are a caregiver of someone like to drink?"
with dementia, you may find the Respond to your relative’s mood radios and telephone ring tones.
Avoid changes to the environment
neWs
following behavior management when his words don't make sense -
strategies helpful in looking after for example, "It sounds like you're and don’t allow clutter to accumulate.
your relative. feeling sad." Listen, show empathy Consistency and simplicity are key.
330.270.5442 and provide reassurance. Avoid situations involving
The
Some general advice Use humor to deflect a tense crowds, noise or unpredictability.
Learn as much as possible situation.
about your relative's disease and its Be patient and allow ample time Health tips
Ensure your relative eats
nutritious meals, gets adequate
exercise and rest, and has regular
medical and dental checkups.
When your relative appears
agitated, investigate physical causes
such as pain, hunger or need for
toileting first, since these needs are
easily addressed.
Arrange a doctor visit if you
notice sudden changes in your
relative’s functioning, mood or
behavior, which may indicate an acute
(treatable) health problem - a bladder
infection or medication side effects,
for example.
If you have ongoing concerns
about your relative’s mood or behavior,
request a referral to a geriatric mental
health service.
Lisa M. Petsche is a social worker
and a freelance writer specializing in
boomer and senior issues. She has
personal and professional experience
with elder care.
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BREak The Senior News November 2011
Keeping the Peace A Touching Golf Mensa Schmensa Reading is
Story
Best husband responses for a
Fundamental
Mensa is an organization for
happy marriage... people with an IQ of 140 or higher.
Dave stood over his tee shot
DANGEROUS: What's for From a teacher friend...
on the 450 yard 18th hole for what A few years ago, there was a
dinner? My five-year old students are
seemed an eternity. Mensa convention in San Francisco,
SAFER: Can I help you with learning to read.
He waggled, looked up, looked and several members lunched at a
dinner? Yesterday one of them pointed at
down, waggled again,but didn't start local cafe.
SAFEST: Where would you like a picture in a zoo book and said, "Look
his back swing. While dining, they discovered
to go for dinner? at this! It's a frickin' elephant!"
Finally his exasperated partner that their salt shaker contained pepper I took a deep breath, then
Ray asked, and their pepper shaker was full of
DANGEROUS: Are you really asked..."What did you call it?"
‘What the heck is taking so salt.
wearing THAT? "It's a frickin' elephant! It says
long?' How could they swap the contents
SAFER: Gee, you look good so on the picture!"
'My wife is watching me from of the bottles without spilling, and
in brown. And so it did.
the clubhouse balcony,' using only the implements at hand?
SAFEST: Wow! Look at you! "A f r i c a n Elephant "
Dave explained. 'I want to make Clearly this was a job for Mensa!
a perfect shot.'
DANGEROUS: What are you
so worked up about?
His companion Ray said, 'You
don't have a chance in hell of hitting
The group debated and presented
ideas, and finally came up with a Duh....
SAFER: Do you thhink we brilliant solution involving a napkin, Whats red and smells like blue
her from here.' a straw, and an empty saucer. They paint?
could we be overreacting?
SAFEST: Here's fifty dollars. called the waitress over to dazzle her Red paint.
DANGEROUS: Should you be
Just Some Thoughts with their solution.
"Ma'am," they said, "we couldn't Duh Deux....
eating that? There has never been a statue help but notice that the pepper shaker What's brown and sticky?
SAFER: You know, there are a erected to someone who left well contains salt and the salt shaker..." A stick.
lot of apples left. enough alone. "Oh," the waitress interrupted.
SAFEST: Can I get you a glass
of wine with that?
"Sorry about that." She unscrewed
Better to remain silent and be the caps of both bottles and switched Nat King Cole Knew
thought a fool, than to speak and them. The Mona Lisa has no eyebrows.
remove all doubt. In the Renaissance era, it was fashion
DANGEROUS: What did you
to shave them off!
DO all day?
SAFER: I hope you didn't
A Trip to the Vet Ode to My Teachers
overdo it today.
SAFEST: I've always loved you Ol’ man Joe goes to the vet with
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Just Curious
his goldfish. Why do people point to their
in that robe. To.
"I think it's got epilepsy" he tells wrist when asking for the time, but
To who?
the vet. don't point to their crotch when they
Poetic Prose The vet takes a look and says "It
No, to whom.
ask where the bathroom is?
seems calm enough to me".
That Time of Year
Excerpts from the writings of
college students...
Joe says, "I haven't taken it out
of the bowl yet". Anti Joke
His What do you get if you divide There was a man from Dundee.
the circumference of a pumpkin by Who's limericks always ended
This One is Ruff
thoughts
tumbled its diameter? on line three.
in his head, An old Irish farmer's dog Pumpkin pi. I don't know why.
m a k i n g a n d goes missing and the farmer is
breaking alliances inconsolable.
like underpants in a His wife says "Why don't you
dryer without Cling Free. put an advert in the paper?"
He does, but two weeks later the
Long separated by cruel fate, the dog is still missing.
star-crossed lovers raced across the "What did you put in the paper?"
grassy field toward each other like his wife asks.
two freight trains, one having left "Here boy" he replies.
Cleveland at 6:36 p.m. traveling at 55
mph, the other from Topeka at 4:19
p.m. at a speed of 35 mph. Groan. I did.
Elizabeth spies a letter lying on
Shots rang out, as shots are wont her doormat.
to do. It says on the envelope "DO
NOT BEND ".
The plan was simple, like my She spent the next 2 hours trying
brother-in-law Phil. But unlike Phil, to figure out how to pick the darn
this plan just might work. thing up.
From the attic came an unearthly
howl. The whole scene had an eerie,
Got a lil Space to
surreal quality, like when you’re on
vacation in another city and Jeopardy
Fill The World’s First Senior Moment
A dyslexic man walks into a
comes on at 7p.m. instead of 7:30. bra...
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Law a Medicaid “countable resource”
if you go into a nursing home. You
value other than the county auditor’s
appraised value, you must have two Frivolous
You Factoids
can also transfer your home to your written appraisals from bona fide
disabled, dependent or blind child. To appraisers.
Can Use
be considered “disabled,” your child
must meet Social Security disability Q: What if my home is included A "jiffy" is an actual unit of time
criteria. If, however, your child also in a revocable living trust? for 1/100th of a second.
receives public benefits, consult with A: While revocable living trusts Al Capone's business card said
Provided to The Senior News he was a used furniture dealer.
by the Ohio State Bar Association an attorney before trying to transfer are often used in estate planning,
All 50 states are listed across the
your home, since other rules may they can backfire if you go into
Medicaid Recipients Should apply. a nursing home. If your home is top of the Lincoln Memorial on the
Know Rules before Making Real included in a revocable living trust, back of the $5 bill.
Estate Decisions Q: Who else can I give my home Medicaid may treat it as a “countable” Almonds are a member of the
Medicaid rules determine what to if I am single? resource, regardless of who lives peach family.
happens to real estate when someone A: You can transfer your home there. If you remove it from the trust, Butterflies taste with their feet
applies for Medicaid to cover a nursing to your sibling if your sibling has Medicaid may penalize this transfer "Dreamt" is the only English
home stay or long-term care services. verifiable “equity” in the home and as “improper,” depending on the word that ends in the letters "mt".
Medicaid rules are complicated, so it has lived there for at least a year timing. It is important to consult an February 1865 is the only month
is wise to consult with an experienced before you go into the nursing home. elder law attorney about this. in recorded history not to have a Full
elder law attorney before making real “Equity” means that your sibling has moon.
estate decisions. paid taxes, contributed to the home’s Q: Is there a limit to how much In the last 4,000 years, no new
upkeep, paid for insurance, or has my home can be worth for Medicaid animals have been domesticated.
Q: What happens to my home if had an actual ownership interest in purposes? If the population of China
my spouse goes into a nursing home the home. A: If you are single and go into walked past you, in single file, the
and goes on Medicaid? You can also transfer your home a nursing home or seek Medicaid- line would never end because of the
A: Your home is exempt, which to your adult child if your child has paid home care, your home will rate of reproduction.
means that you can continue to live lived with you for at least two years immediately be counted as a Medicaid An average American, in your
in it, and the state cannot make you before you enter the nursing home and resource if your equity in the home whole life, will spend an average of
sell it or put a lien on it. You should a physician certifies that you would exceeds $506,000 (for 2011). You 6 months waiting at red lights.
try to title the home in your name have been living in the nursing home can, however, reduce the value of your Leonardo Da Vinci invented the
only, however. You also may want if your child had not lived with you home by using a reverse mortgage. scissors.
to rearrange your estate so that all of for that two-year period. This rule does not apply if your Maine is the only state whose
your assets, including your home, will disabled, dependent, or blind child name is just one syllable.
go to your children if you die before Q: Will I have to sell my home lives in the home. Also, Medicaid Peanuts are used to make
your spouse does. Some attorneys if I am single and cannot transfer may waive this rule if counting your dynamite.
recommend arranging for one-third of ownership to anyone? home as a resource means that you The cruise liner, QE2, moves
your estate to go to your spouse. A: Yes. If you are single and will be deprived of health care, food, only six inches for each gallon of
must go into a nursing home, but clothing, shelter or other necessities. diesel that it burns.
Q: What if I am single? cannot transfer ownership of your The microwave was invented
A: Normally, your home will home to anyone, you will have to list Q: What if I own my home with after a researcher walked by a radar
be exempt for the first 13 months your house for sale after you have someone else? tube and a chocolate bar melted in
you receive Medicaid if you are been on Medicaid for 13 months. A: If you are single and in a his pocket.
single. However, if your disabled, You must list the home at the county nursing home, Medicaid will consider The winter of 1932 was so cold
dependent (under 21), or blind child auditor’s value. Also, you must accept that the home belongs only to you that Niagara Falls froze solid.
lives in the home, you will not have any offer that is at least 90 percent unless you can show that the other The words 'racecar,' 'kayak' and
to sell it, and it will not be considered of this value. To list the home at a owner has contributed to the purchase 'level' are the same whether they
of the home or the home’s upkeep and are read left to right or right to left
equity. If this other person does have (palindromes).
a verifiable ownership interest in your There are 293 ways to make
Established 1896 home, you or your power of attorney change for a dollar.
agent may have to sell your ownership There are two words in the
interest in the home. English language that have all five
Cunningham-becker
vowels In order: "abstemious" and
Poland & Lowellville
This “Law You Can Use” column "facetious."
DAVIDSON-Becker was provided by the Ohio State Bar Tigers have striped skin, not just
STRUTHERS Association (OSBA). It was prepared by striped fur.
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seniors, the holidays are a reminder responsibilities; he or she can help
of parents, siblings and friends who make the holidays a little brighter.
are no longer alive. For others, the A companion can help write cards,
holidays are lonely, as relatives might prepare a festive meal and help
live far away. decorate a home. The companion can
Also, seniors who are ill or also help alleviate seniors’ isolation
disabled may have difficulty getting by taking them out for seasonal
out to shop or taking part in religious shopping and shipping, and helping
observances and seasonal festivities. them to attend religious services and
And winter weather can further festive community events.
complicate travel, isolating seniors Before you decide on a compa-
from the companionship and social nion care agency, it’s important for
interaction that are so essential to the agency to first carefully assess
mental health. the condition of the senior. Ask the
Even writing or reading a agencies you research which ser-
Christmas card can be difficult if vices they will provide and how
your vision is affected. their caregivers are selected and are
If you can, call, send a card or scheduled.
bring over a plate of cookies. At this Some agencies offer both
Helping Seniors time of the year, seniors can derive
extra benefit from companion care.
companion care and home care to
seniors.
Celebrate The Season If you live far away or are unable to
provide that kind of attention, you
When should a senior get such
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When celebrating the holidays for most people, some seniors may may consider companion care. need? Many agencies offer a self-
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TWISTS ON a stuffing using some mozzarella in. Make Your Next seats.T r a v e l i n g o n R o c k y
and throwing
Italian turkey sausage
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directly on the bird before cooking the best way to go, according to the Mountains, a recognized UNESCO
The most American of holidays, will not only add flavor to the meat, World Heritage Site.
Thanksgiving, is about spending time but also to the gravy made from the The partially domed
with family and friends and giving drippings. Since the skin is such an SilverLeaf coach offers
thanks for the good life -- even during effective barrier, keeping the turkey temperature-controlled
tough times. The main event is the moist, simply rubbing spices on the comfort and boasts twice
feast, traditionally a roasted turkey outside will keep a lot of flavor from the viewing area of other
with stuffing and gravy, mashed getting into the meat. It's worth the coaches. Plus, it’s designed
potatoes, vegetables, dinner rolls time and effort to separate the skin to let guests move around
and pumpkin pie for dessert. It's the from the turkey, without removing the coach and interact
ultimate comfort food. it, and getting your hand in there to with other passengers
Of course, the menu is not set in rub herbs and spices onto the meat in without missing any of
stone and each gathering will have its addition to the outside skin. Apply the scenery passing by.
own variations. However, a golden any seasoning the day before to allow The seats can even rotate
brown turkey is still the centerpiece it to permeate. Travel Industry Association. To help to accommodate groups of four and
of the celebration in most homes. Bruce Mattel, associate professor it go well for your family, consider the trains are wheelchair accessible.
Maintaining a treasured tradition at the Culinary Institute, recommended these tips: Delicious, hot meals for breakfast
doesn't mean that you can't try out adding Cajun spices to the turkey and • First, choose a trip that is and lunch, along with engaging and
a new twist, though. Turkey's mild serving braised collard greens, black- accessible and enjoyable for everyone friendly onboard attendants, can
taste makes it ideal for a wide variety eyed peas and cornbread stuffing to in your group.
of different flavors. Some people are warm up your Thanksgiving table • Next, plan your trip a
perfectly happy with a simple salt- with some Southern comfort. long time in advance to be
and-pepper seasoning, turkey gravy "You can make up a Cajun spice sure to get all households
and French bread stuffing. But as mix, just like they use for blackening," on board and schedules
Americans continue to embrace a Mattel said. "It's usually a mixture of aligned.
wider variety of cuisines, it's only ground black pepper, cayenne pepper • Enjoy regional cuisine
natural that our beloved turkey starts and white pepper. Add dried thyme, and get a real taste of the area
to sport a little spice. some oregano and salt." in which you’re traveling.
To add a little spice, start with the Brining a turkey involves soaking The regional dishes of your
stuffing. Adding chorizo, red peppers, the bird in a mixture of water, sugar, destination may be a treat
chili powder and a finely chopped salt and seasonings, and injecting for the kids and stir happy
jalapeno to a cornbread stuffing will some of the mixture directly into the memories for the older
give your turkey a south-of-the- meat. For every 10 pounds of turkey, generation.
border spark. Including a mole sauce inject one pound of the brine. That • Don’t forget your
or salsa as an alternative to gravy can way the turkey brines from the inside camera. When you get home,
make it even more of a fiesta. out and the outside in. But it can also create an online or printed
Add a few simple ingredients to change the texture a little bit, which album of the pictures you
give your stuffing an Italian flair. Make some people don't like. took to help the whole family
Windsor House
remember the fun. make this an experience to remember
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that is rich in history and on many The travel package includes
people’s “must see” list, such as the overnight stays, with luggage delivered
Rocky Mountains. One trip many to the hotel and transfers to and from
families find delightful is a train ride the train. Sightseeing, attractions,
through Western Canada and the rental cars, meal plans, cruises and
majestic Canadian Rockies onboard airline tickets can all be handled by
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Same Date 5 Good Reasons To Give A
Different Year Senior News Gift Subscription
By Mark Ludwick
By Samantha Weaver This Holiday Season...
p It was 20th-century Canadian-
November 3, 1911 - Chevrolet enters American economist John Kenneth 5. One Size Fits All.
the automobile market in competition Galbraith who made the following
with the Ford Model T. sage observation: “Faced with the 4. It Won’t Last Forever...But Hey,
choice between changing one’s mind
November 4, 1973 - The Netherlands and proving that there is no need to
12 Months is a Long Time!
has first Car Free Sunday caused by do so, almost everyone gets busy on 3. You’re Cheap, and so is a Gift Subscription!
the 1973 oil crisis. Highways only the proof.”
used by cyclists and roller skaters. 2. They Get a Gift EVERY Month, and 12
q The original jack-o’-lanterns were
November 6, 1979 - Ayatolla turnips, not pumpkins. The custom
Gifts are Better than 1.
Khomeini takes over in Iran. began in Ireland, where residents 1. No Extended Warranties Needed!
hollowed out and carved faces into
November 8 Birthdays - 1431 - Vlad large turnips for the Celtic harvest
III the Impaler, Wallachian prince. festival of Samhain. The turnips,
Helen Ludwick, World’s Greatest placed on windowsills, were believed
Mom. 1997 - Copper, the amazing to ward off evil spirits. In Scotland,
a great
gift idea!
wonder dog. young men would dress in white and
blacken their faces in an imitation of
November 10, 1918 - The Western the dead.
Union Cable Office in North Sydney
received a top-secret coded message n Peter the Great was known during
from Europe (that would be sent to his reign in the late One Year. Only $18.
Ottawa and Washington, DC) that said 17th and early 18th Delivered Anywhere in the U.S.
on November 11, 1918 all fighting centuries as “Emperor
would cease on land, sea and in the and Autocrat of All the
air. Russias.” In order
to raise money, he
November 11, 1911 - Many cities in taxed just about anything he could
the U.S. Midwest broke their record think of, including births, burials,
highs and lows on the same day as chimneys and even beards.
a strong cold front rolls through.
(11/11/11 cold wave). l By law, if you are planning to
build in Washington, D.C., the edifice
November 14, 1922 - BBC begins must be no taller than the Capitol
domestic radio service from 2LO at building.
Marconi House
u You probably know that physicist
November 16, 1924 - The Cleveland Albert Einstein was awarded the
Bulldogs lose to The Frankford Nobel Prize. You might not realize,
Ye l l o w j a c k e t s , e n d s 3 1 - g a m e however, that the prize was for his
undefeated streak (NFL & major- work on the photoelectric effect of
league football record). light, not for his more famous theory
of relativity.
November 18, 1307 - William Tell
shoots apple off his son’s head. f If you are like the average American
woman, you will spend a grand total THE
November 20, 1959 - WABC fires of 60 days of your life in the practice
Alan Freed over payola scandal. of removing body hair.
November 23, 1783 - Annapolis z In 2010, the record for the world’s
Maryland, becomes US capital (until largest pumpkin was broken. The
June 1784) Atlantic giant pumpkin, grown by
Chris Stevens of New Richmond,
November 24, 1922 - Italian Wisc., weighed in at the Stillwater
parliament gives Mussolini dictatorial Harvest Fest at a whopping 1,810.5
powers “for 1 year” pounds. 330 - 270 - 5442
November 27, 1924 - In NYC, the first
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Thought for the Day:
“You must learn from the mistakes
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comrade, we always see too late. Why and died in that “War to end all wars.” who has not heard them?
Lest don’t they tell us that you are like us?
That your mothers are just as anxious
The war claimed the lives of 116,000
young Americans.
They have a silence that speaks
for them at night
We as ours, and that we have the same
fear of dying, and the same agony.
After World War II, Armistice
Day became a day to include the
and when the clock counts.
They say: We were young. We
Forget Forgive me comrade, how could
you be my enemy? If we threw away
U.S. servicemen and women lost in
previous wars. Then in 1954 Armistice
have died. Remember us.
They say: We have done what we
these weapons and these uniforms, we Day became a day of recognition to could but until it is finished it is
by Neil R. Dell Arco could be brothers.”
One of the most bloody and
include all U.S. servicemen and
women of all armed forces members
not done.
They say: We have given our lives
LEST WE FORGET: costly struggles of but until it is finished no
the twentieth century one can know what our
THOSE WE HONOR ON
came to a halt on the lives gave.
VETERAN’S DAY eleventh hour, of the They say: Our deaths are
WE HAVE DIED… eleventh day, of the not ours: they are yours,
REMEMBER US eleventh month in they will mean what you
1918, when Germans make
As in all other wars, the soldiers signed an armistice, them.
of World War I came to realize that deep in the forest at They say: Whether our
terror and death stalk both sides. Rethondes, France. lives and our deaths were
The following is an excerpt from The Allies had topped for peace and a new hope
All Quiet on the Western Front. It imperial Germany’s or for nothing
describes a German soldier’s feelings drive for world power. we cannot say, it is you
upon the death of an enemy. As the victorious allies who must say this.
“The rattle of machine guns were celebrating their We leave you our deaths.
becomes an unbroken chain. Just as victory over German Give them their meaning.
I was about to turn around a little, tyranny, Corporal We were young, they say.
something heavy stumbles in and Adolf Hitler lay in We have died;
with a crash a body falls over me a German hospital remember us.
into my shell hole, slips down and silently raging over his nation’s defeat and is dedicated to World Peace.
lies across me. The silence spreads. and envisioning his role in Germany’s In 1985, President Ronald Regan, TRIBUTE
I talk; I must talk, so I must speak to rise from the ashes. on Veteran’s Day, included this in We, who wore the uniforms
him. Comrade, I didn’t want to kill In observance of the war’s his speech from the Tomb of the of the U.S. armed forces during
you, you were only an idea to me end, the United States established Unknown Soldier, “Most of them wartime, are not likely to ever forget
before, but now, for the first time, I see Armistice Day, November 11, as a day were boys when they died, and they those who did not make it home. Rest
you are a man like me…. Forgive me of tribute to all of those who fought gave up two lives, the one they were in peace comrades. Rest in peace.
living and the one they would have
lived.” Sources:
The American poet, Archibald Arlington: Monuments and
MacLeish, who lost a brother in World Heroes, by John V. Hinke, Published
War I, believed that the deaths of war by Prentice Hall, copyright 1965
can best be remembered through World History, People and
A Full Range of Exceptional peace and hope. During the dark days Nations, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich,
Care of World War II, upon hearing about Chicago, 1990
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Can You Tell Cost-of-Living Vets Get Free
Adjustment is
The Difference
Between Cold First Since 2009 Canes
Monthly Social Security and SSI Every year,
And Flu? benefits for 60 million Americans will
increase 3.6% in 2012.
in an effort to
honor U.S.
You may have warm memories The 3.6% cost-of-living Military Veterans,
of staying home sick as a child: your adjustment (COLA) will begin with a national program
mother making tea and caring for benefits that nearly 55 million Social gives free folding
you while you stayed in bed for days. Security beneficiaries receive in canes to Veterans who
For your health, however, it’s best January 2012. Increased payments to need them.
to put those cherished memories to more than 8 million SSI beneficiaries What They Receive
bed. The flu is far more serious than will begin on December 30, 2011. - The cane is sturdy, functional and
a cold. It doesn’t matter how much Other changes that take effect in stylish. It has an ergonomic soft-
chicken soup you eat, soup won’t January of each year are based on the grip handle, adjusts for people 5’ to
treat the flu. increase in average wages. Based on 6’3”, supports up to 250 pounds and
Linda Davis-Alldritt, president that increase, the maximum amount automatically unfolds and locks into
of the National Association of School When the flu virus strikes, of earnings subject to the Social position for use.
Nurses, explains how to recognize a cup of soup won’t do. Security tax will increase to $110,100 Why They Receive It - The
flu symptoms and prevent and treat from $106,800. Of the estimated program’s aim is to help Veterans stay
the virus. 161 million workers who will pay connected to family, friends and the
Can you tell the difference Davis-Alldritt explains. “There are Social Security taxes in 2012, about community.
between cold and flu? According to prescription medicines that directly 10 million will pay higher taxes as a Where To Get It - The AMG
a survey, one in four Americans have target the flu virus that might be able result of the increase. Medical Inc. canes are available,
trouble telling the difference between to help you.” Information about Medicare while supplies last, November 9,
the two. U n l i k e a c o l d , t h e r e a r e changes for 2012 will be available 10 and 11, 2011, at all 600 Sam’s
“That’s a major problem when prescription medicines for flu, so it at www.Medicare.gov. For some Clubs locations nationwide. Club
it comes to the flu. You need to know is important to see your doctor at the beneficiaries, Social Security increase membership is not required, though
it’s not just a cold or allergies,” said first sign of flu symptoms. may be partially or completely offset proof of U.S. military service may
Davis-Alldritt. “There is a great If you catch the flu, what should by increases in Medicare premiums. be.
memory tool that everyone should you do? The Social Security Act provides How To Learn More - For
learn to help them remember the If you do get sick with the flu, for how the COLA is calculated. additional information about the
specific symptoms of the flu. Think there are simple ways to stop the To read more, please visit www. Hugo Salutes Our Veterans program,
flu facts: F.A.C.T.S. stands for fever, spread of germs. socialsecurity.gov/cola. visit www.HugoSalutes.com.
aches, chills, tiredness and sudden First, know that you are
onset.” contagious, so avoid that hug or
How do you fight the flu? handshake. Wash your hands often
The flu vaccine is the first and with soap and water or an alcohol-
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Notes from speed, dualstand around in the school miss an opportunitytotosomeone word Sorting Through
We would
quad, posi-traction 409.”
of encouragement
speak a
who
the inches, torque, horsepower, and gear spoken to me at crucial points in life the Medicare
parking lot and talk about cubic needs it. Words of encouragement
ratios. There were friendly Advantage Maze
Lilly Pad debates over which engines
By Ron Pollack, Executive Director,
were better and/or more
By Pastor G. Coleman Lilly powerful. We could all rattle Families USA
Restoration Church off the numbers 327, 389,
When the Affordable Care Act
396 Turbo, 427 and on and
I grew up in a time when there on and on. passed last year, you may have heard
was a great deal of talk about powerful And of course we talked criticism that the health care law cut
things. As a baby-boomer I was one of about the most powerful payments to Medicare Advantage
those boys who listened very intently home-run hitters, the most plans. Those are plans run by private
when my father and other men his powerful offensive and insurance companies that contract with
age spoke about World War II and defensive lines in football. We Medicare to provide all the benefits
powerful planes, tanks, guns, and talked about whose brother covered by the original Medicare
bombs. And though I certainly didn’t was stronger, and whose program. Most of them also provide
understand what all the terms meant; I dad was the strongest. It just prescription drug coverage. Medicare
marveled when I heard my father talk always seemed important to Advantage plans differ from original
about electricity and such things as recognize power and what Medicare (for example, they often
volts, and amps and watts. I remember it could accomplish in a charge copayments for doctors’ visits
watching my father run wire during particular application. I think that are a fixed amount, rather than
a remodeling job and I just stared at it’s a guy thing – plain and a percentage). Some also provide
him knowing all those things were simple. Like “Tim the Tool benefits that are not covered by the
somehow inside that little wire. I read Man Taylor” our mantra is original program. But they often have
an article in “Reader’s Digest” about “more power”. restrictions on which doctors and
how much power an electrical storm Now that I am older and have made all the difference. hospitals you can use.
produces and to this day lightening admitted that I have no idea how There I was a skinny-as-a-rail- The Affordable Care Act
fascinates and intimidates me. an engine runs or what horsepower geek with thick glasses and very little does reduce payments to Medicare
As a teenager in the early 60’s means or what volts are; I realize that athletic ability. I was one of those Advantage plans. This is because
I had to pretend to know about after all I have seen and experienced kids nobody wanted on their team. independent experts found that these
automobile engines. I was never a the most powerful things on My father sat me down and told me plans cost taxpayers much more than
motor head but even I learned to talk earth are often subtle and seldom that he saw potential in me and that he original Medicare—although they did
like one of them. I still remember acknowledged. One such power is would help me play baseball. We went not produce better results. So starting
the words from the song “My four the power of encouragement. Never to the park where he hit ground balls in 2012, Medicare’s payments to these
and pop ups until I was pretty good plans have rightfully been reduced.
with a glove. When no one was using The big question has been this: How
the field near our house he would would plans react to these cuts?
make me run the bases and practice So far, Medicare Advantage plans
sliding. He told me that I was fast on seem to be handling the reductions
the bases and that my coaches would just fine. According to the agency
notice. It might even help win a game that runs Medicare, over 99% of
or two. We didn’t have weights to lift people with Medicare have access to
so he showed me how to use his tool Medicare Advantage plans for 2012,
box and a sledge hammer to build up and the average premium is actually
my muscles. Every step of the way going down 4%. Medicare is also
I knew my dad believed in me. He pushing plans to improve quality by
said I had potential and even though offering bonuses to plans that score
I wasn’t real sure what that was; I was highly on quality measures.
determined to discover it for him. What does this mean for people
Because I ran hard and played with Medicare? As always, it pays
with great intensity, my father nick- to be an informed consumer. Just
named me “Tiger-Lil”. He would yell because the average premium is
from the sidelines “Go Tiger, Go!”. dropping, doesn’t mean your premium
I have approached everything like a is going down. If you have a Medicare
tiger ever since. I’ve never really been Advantage plan, you should have
great at anything, but I’ve always received a notice from your plan telling
given it my all because my dad called you how it is changing for 2012. Plans
me “Tiger-Lil”. can change important details, such as
I hope I have encouraged others premiums, deductibles, copayments,
along the way. Paul the Apostle sent drugs they cover and doctors and
Timothy to encourage the church. The hospitals in the plan. Companies
scriptures admonish us to “encourage sometimes merge plans together, so
one another, and build up one another” your plan’s name may be changing,
(I Thessalonians 5:11) along with important details. Read
There are enough things in life the fine print.
to knock us down and discourage us. If you are thinking of changing
Make sure you encourage those you plans, or if you have original Medicare
love. You have no idea how powerful and are thinking of switching to
an encouraging word can be. CONTINUED ON PAGE 25...
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MEDICARE MAZE
...CONTINUED FROM PAGE 24 WHAT’S IN YOUR WALLET? . Carrying your cash and credit cards
together just saves a thief time and
energy when robbing you.
Medicare Advantage, do your research. Are you carrying your life in your
If you have a private Medicare wallet? for banking or ATM passwords
supplement (“Medigap”) policy, or Don't give thieves the keys to steal or addresses. If you have your Gift cards or certificates
coverage from an employer, make your identity information protected with Gift cards and gift
sure you understand what will happen a password, a thief can certificates are just like
if you drop your coverage. You may One thousand wallets and erase your phone's cash - they don't
not be able to get it back. Before you purses are stolen every two minutes memory and use it, but require ID for
join a new plan, check costs and see in America. Since 76 percent of he won't have access to use. Leave them
if your doctors and other health care identity thefts result from the theft your data. at home and take
providers are in the plan. About 75 of something physical, like a wallet, them with you
percent of people with Medicare have people who carry too much stuff risk Your checkbook only when you are
stayed with original Medicare, not a handing their lives over to identity Your checkbook has your bank going to shop at that store.
Medicare Advantage plan. thieves, according to law enforcement account number and routing number
Also, think about the quality of officials. What you keep in your on it, your address and possibly Receipts
the plan. Medicare rates plans on a wallet will determine how at risk you imprints of your signature. Using Receipts can have your credit
5-star scale, based on factors like how are for identity theft in case you lose that information, thieves can tap into card information on them, as well
often members get recommended it. Carrying too much of the wrong online transfers and move money as your signature. Get in the habit of
screenings. It’s not perfect, but at least stuff can really cost you. It takes an electronically from your account to taking out your receipts every night
think twice about going with a plan average of $8,000 to recover from theirs. instead of carting them around with
that has fewer than 3 stars. identity theft. you.
How do you learn what your Credit and debit cards Instead of carrying your financial
choices are? Be cautious about sales Here are eight items -you should Many people put all their cards and personal life with you wherever
pitches from agents or brokers who consider leaving at home and why: in their wallet and carry them with you go, plan ahead. If potential
make commissions from selling Your Social Security card them at all times. If your wallet gets employer tells you she needs to see
to you. If you use the internet, The last thing you want to lose lost or stolen, that means you're going your Social Security card, you can
the Medicare plan finder at www. is the one card that identifies every to have to cancel every one of them. bring it along on an interview. When
medicare.gov provides information aspect of your financial and personal Only carry the one or two cards you you are going shopping, take only the
about all your Medicare options. life. If your Social Security card gets use on a daily basis and leave others credit or gift cards for the stores you
Navigating the site can be difficult, in the wrong hands, someone could at home. Also, make sure you keep will be visiting. If you plan to write
but it’s usually up-to-date. If you open a credit card, apply for a loan, photocopies of the front and back of a check, take only one or two checks
prefer paper, everyone with Medicare or even buy a car. each card at home. The 1-800 number instead of your checkbook.
should get a 2012 Medicare and to call and report a lost or stolen card There's one thing to put in your
You handbook that includes a list of Your passwords and pass codes is very often on the back of your card wallet: a baby photo. According to a
all plans. But the paper handbooks If you store any type of website -- which doesn't do you a lot of good 2009 study, wallets with photos are
were printed before all the details or ATM password in your wallet, you once the card is gone. more likely to be returned than wallets
about plans were available, so the could be giving a thief the keys to your without photos, and a photo of a baby
information included is not complete. personal and financial information. If Cash takes the lead. Almost 90 percent
You can also call 1-800-MEDICARE this information includes the code Carry only as much with you of wallets with baby photos were
to get information, to enroll in or for your home alarm, you've literally as you're willing to lose. It's good to returned, compared to 53 percent for
change plans, or to ask for a referral handed him the keys to your house. have a little cash on you at all times puppy photos, 48 percent for happy
to your local State Health Insurance If you have trouble remembering for emergencies, but you don't want family photos and 28 percent for
Assistance Program (SHIP) for free, important pass codes, store them to carry so much that you're going to photos of an elderly couple.
personalized counseling. digitally on a password-protected feel a real hit if your wallet gets stolen So - what's in your wallet?
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Trish’s Dishes
This month’s column is dedicated
to all of you out there who will be
Tiramisu Cake
preparing Thanksgiving dinner…I I plan to make this cake for
thank you. Thanksgiving as I am a big fan of
As you read the latest recipes By Trish Fielding e-mail recipes to: Trish@TheSeniorNews.com tiramisu and a lover of all things
and pull the old favorites from well- coffee and cake. I’ll let you know how
worn cookbooks…I salute you. it turns out.
As you place mums on your Monte Cristo Turkey CAKE:
stoop, scrub your carpets, clean Sandwich Tetrazzini 1 pkg moist white cake mix
your bathrooms and dust all of the 4 tsp. instant coffee powder
furniture…I admire you…from afar. A great cold weather sandwich 8 ozs. thin spaghetti, broken 1/4 cup coffee
As you prepare your grocery list that can be made two ways, it can be into 3-inch lengths, cooked, rinsed, 2 tbsp. coffee flavored liqueur
which is three times the normal size cooked like French toast on a griddle and drained FILLING:
and double the cost, fight the crowds or you can make the batter a little 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar 1 (8 oz.) mascarpone cheese
in the grocery store, and find a place heavier and deep fry it in oil. Both cheese, divided 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
to put it all when you get home…I am ways it is great, and though it may be 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, 2 tbsp. coffee flavored liqueur
fighting for you, at least in spirit. hard for some to believe, is fabulous divided FROSTING:
As you spend three days in served with a tart jam and sprinkled 2 - 3 cups diced cooked turkey 2 cups heavy cream
your kitchen lovingly preparing your with powdered sugar. 1 tbsp. butter 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
family’s favorites…I am right here on French toast version 4 ozs. sliced mushrooms 2 tbsp. coffee flavored liqueur
my couch sweating it out with you. 4 slices hearty bread 1/4 cup chopped onion GARNISH:
As you dress your table with 2 tsp. mayonnaise 1 can cream of mushroom soup 2 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
a lovely heirloom cloth, place the 2 tsp. prepared mustard 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 oz square semisweet chocolate
candles, flowers and your best dishes, 4 slices cooked turkey meat 1/4 cup dry sherry Preheat oven to 350. Grease
I am going to take a nap in your 2 slice Swiss cheese salt and pepper, to taste and flour 3 (9 inch) pans. Prepare
honor. 1 egg Combine spaghetti with 1 cup the cake mix according to package
As your family gathers to enjoy ½ cup milk Cheddar cheese and half of the directions. Pour one third of cake
your labor of love, there will be 4 slices cooked ham Parmesan cheese. Add turkey and mix into pan. Stir instant coffee
“ooohhhs & aaahhhs”, there will be Spread bread with mayonnaise pimientos. In a skillet, melt butter powder into remaining cake batter
hugs and kisses, there will be joking and mustard. Alternate ham, Swiss and sauté mushrooms and onions just and divide remaining batter into
and laughter, and I…will have great and turkey slices on bread. Beat until tender; add to the turkey mixture the two pans. Bake in the preheated
admiration for you. You are truly egg and milk in a small bowl. Coat along with remaining ingredients. oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until
amazing. the sandwich with the egg and milk Gently stir to combine ingredients; a toothpick inserted into the cake
As your day winds down, the mixture. Heat a greased skillet over place in a greased casserole and comes out clean. Let cool in pan for
sounds of football, snoring and the medium heat; brown the sandwich on sprinkle with remaining cheeses. 10 minutes, then turn onto a wire rack
laughter of grandchildren will waft both sides. Cover with lid or foil and bake at and cool completely. In a measuring
throughout your home. The dinner Deep-fried version 350° for about 45 minutes, or until cup, combine brewed coffee and
table will now hold coffee cups and 1/2 quart oil for frying hot and bubbly. 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur; set
scrumptious desserts and I…like you 2/3 cup water aside. To make the filling: In a
will feel the love. 1 egg Pumpkin Pie small bowl, using an electric mixer
Joking aside, it’s not really 2/3 cup all-purpose flour Milkshake on low speed, combine mascarpone,
about the time and effort involved, 1 ¼ tsp. baking powder 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar and 2
Thanksgiving dinner is a time honored 4 slices sour dough bread Don’t send home those leftover tablespoons coffee liqueur; beat until
tradition passed down from one 2 slices Swiss cheese slices of pumpkin pie with Aunt smooth. Cover with plastic wrap and
generation to the next. It is THE one 2 slices turkey Martha, instead treat your family to refrigerate. To make the frosting:
day of the year to come together, share 2 slices ham this delectable shake! In a medium bowl, using a mixer
a meal and give THANKS to any and ½ tbsp. confectioners’ sugar 2 cups vanilla ice cream on medium-high speed, beat cream,
all of the good things in this life. Heat approximately 3 inches 1 cup milk 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar and 2
Now for all those leftovers… of oil in a deep-fryer to 400 2 Tbsp sugar tablespoons coffee liqueur until stiff.
give one of these recipes a try. degrees F. While oil is heating, 1 large slice pumpkin pie, Fold 1/2 cup of cream mixture into
make the batter: In a large bowl, chopped and frozen (can be used
Bacon Potato whisk together the egg and water. unfrozen also)
filling mixture. To assemble the
cake: Place one plain cake layer on
Pancakes Combine the flour, baking powder, Whipped cream and nutmeg a serving plate. Using a thin skewer,
This recipe is great for using up whisk into the egg mixture until Combine ice cream, milk and poke holes in cake, about 1 inch apart.
those leftover mashed potatoes from smooth. Set aside in the refrigerator. sugar in blender and mix. Add in Pour one third of reserved coffee
your Thanksgiving dinner. Assemble sandwiches by placing one pumpkin pie, pulse to blend. Put mixture over cake, then spread with
2 cups mashed potatoes slice of turkey on one slice of bread, blender in the freezer for a half hour. half of the filling mixture. Top with
¼ cup real bacon bits then add a slice of Swiss cheese. When ready to serve, stir and scoop coffee-flavored cake layer; poke
¼ cup flour Layer on a slice of ham and top it with a big spoon into mugs. Serve holes in cake. Pour another third of
1 egg, beaten off with another slice of bread. Cut with a dollop of whipped cream and the coffee mixture over the second
1 tsp. salt sandwiches into quarters, and secure a sprinkle of nutmeg. layer and spread with the remaining
1/4 c shredded Cheddar cheese with toothpicks. Dip each sandwich filling. Top with remaining cake layer;
1 tbsp. butter quarter in the batter so that all sides poke holes in cake. Pour remaining
In a medium bowl, mix together are coated. Deep fry in the hot oil until coffee mixture on top. Spread sides
potatoes, beaten egg, salt, and cheese, golden brown on all sides. Remove and top of cake with frosting. Place
stir in bacon bits. Melt butter on a toothpicks and arrange on a serving cocoa in a sieve and lightly dust top
large griddle at medium heat. Drop tray. Dust with confectioners’ sugar of cake. Garnish with chocolate curls.
potato mixture onto griddle 1/4 cup just before serving Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before
at a time. Flatten with a spatula to 1/2 Food for Thought: serving. To make the chocolate curls,
inch thick. Fry 5 minutes on each side, Thanksgiving was never meant to be shut up in a single day. use a vegetable peeler and run it down
until golden brown. Serve hot. Robert caspar Lintne the edge of the chocolate bar.
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PERSONALS fOR RENT
WF- 77, looking for a very good
classified ads House for Rent – Girard area – This
man, 69 and up, (hopefully blue
eyes) to go thru life with. I like dining Personal and For Sale Ads Only $5 per Month! is NOT your typical rental home!
Recently remodeled 2 bedrooms in
out and much more. Call 330-679- quiet neighborhood. Full walk-in
0315 Note: Last month, The Senior attic, front & rear porches, nicely
News incorrectly printed the wrong NOVENAS WANTED painted, dry basement with washtub.
phone number for this ad. This is the Formal dining room, new appliances,
corrected number. Please accept our ST JUDE NOVENA, May the Sacred Wanted: HAM RADIO GEAR. Buy- marble bath surround, beige carpet
apologies for our mistake. heart of Jesus be adorned, glorified, ing used ham radio equipment. Radios, throughout. Lawn service. $655.00
loved & preserved throughout the amplifiers, mics, keys, etc. Call Mark at month, call 330-545-1177
Senior wants to move in with world now and forever. Sacred Heart The Senior News. 330-270-5442, or
another Senior for friendship and of Jesus, pray for us. St. Jude, worker email Mark@TheSeniorNews.com REAL ESTATE
companionship. I drive and can help of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, help
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information 330-207-5046 and let Say this prayer 9 times a day for for WWI, WWII, and Vietnam War For Sale. Contact Sue Scavelli at VIP
ring. 9 days. By the end of the 8th day your relics such as guns, uniforms, medals, Realty (330) 720-6166.
prayer will be answered. It has never helmets, daggers, swords, knives, etc.
SWM – 80, seeking lady who enjoys Serious local collector! 330-518-0016
been known to fail. Publication must
dining out, traveling, quiet evenings
be promised. Thank you St. Jude &
SAfETy PRODuCTS
and more for friendship and possibly All Toy Trains and Older Toys!
Jesus.
LTR. Call Don 330-545-6616 Buying Lionel, Marx, American Non-Slip Bathtubs & Shower Safety
THANK YOU St. Jude for Flyer, HO or any other trains. I Treatments. STOP Dangerous
I am a 65 year old Senior lady, born Accidents & Injuries in Tubs &
prayers answered! Alice. will buy one piece or complete sets
in England. Sincerely from my heart, Showers! Please call Safety Tub
in any condition. Get my prices
I wish to be part of a loving family and Floors – 330-207-8801 Senior
since I have no family left. Please find THANK YOU Sacred Heart before you sell! Please call Bill at
and St. Jude for answering my 330.758.2119. Discounts!
it in your heart to make my dreams
come true by allowing me to be a part prayers! L.A.M.. ALL ANTIQUES WANTED!- Cash HEALTH CARE
of your family. Call and let’s talk. paid for your old furniture, dishes,
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SWM – 47, caring and sincere is
poisonous. Answers to "rrraaargh";
MAINTENANCE
seeking a Lady for friendship and Buying Guitars, banjos, old
Must be violently apprehended,
possible relationship. 330-717-7145 amplifiers, saxophones, drum-sets, CHIMNEY EXPERT! Specializing
considered tentacled and very
snare drums, cymbals, accordions, in all types of chimney work, concrete
Single W. Male – 72, 5’6”, retired, dangerous. Please contact Drunk@
horns, old stereo components, steel caps, tuck pointing, and bad flue
would like to meet a lady for friendship workagain if found.
guitars, microphones, grand pianos, replacements. Expert in all roof and
and more. I’m honest and caring and Hammond organs and most older & slate repairs. Senior Discounts! Call
tired of being alone for there is still fOR SALE unusual musical instruments. Call John Davanzo at 330-757-4558.
life in us so why waste it. Let’s talk, Mike 330-367-7100
send phone number to Tom, P.O. Box For Sale – Hospital Bed, electric, push HANDYMAN available! If you’re
454 Columbiana, Ohio 44408 button controls, side rails, excellent WANTED LIONAL TRAINS – having trouble locating someone you
condition! Includes 2 sets of sheets. Made before 1969, 330-533-9361 or can count on, call me! Exterior or
Looking for LOVE the 2 nd time Interior painting, putty repair, exterior
Asking $599.00, call 330-337-3630 330-402-8429. I Pay Better Prices!
around in The Senior News! Hope caulking, chimney caps, tree and shrub
to find my future husband as I did in NORDIC TRACK exercise machine. trimming, landscaping, lawn clean up.
1990, we married in 1991 and had 5 Hardly used, like new. $300 or best fOR RENT Mulching, gutter cleaning, driveway
great years together before he passed offer, Call Chubby at 330-555-5825. sealing. Replacing mailboxes! Call
away. I thank you Senior News. I am For Rent – Private bedroom and bath, Wayne Elliott 330-782-7956 or 330-
looking for a gentleman age 60 + for kitchen & laundry privileges, cable, 720-9640.
a long term relationship. If you are pool & garage. $300.00 month, prefer The
looking for LOVE please call and let semi-retired or retired, call 330-727-
it ring…330-207-5046 5062
Classified Ads are Prepaid Only.
Personal and For Sale ads are
$5. ALL other ads, including
Business & Wanted to Buy ads
$15. Price per 25 words. Deadline
is 23rd of the month.
Send ad & payment to:
The Senior News - P.O. Box 2868
Youngstown, Ohio 44511
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PLACES TO GO...THINGS TO DO...PEOPLE TO SEE
Sew Materialistic Best Chance for a ...And Their Off Can You Hear the
Visitors are always welcome! Royal Flush is in TNR of Warren and Safe at Archie’s Song?
- ASG @ JOANN ETC. meets
November 1. The meeting will be
the Bathroom Last Dog Rescue of Ohio will hold a
Night at the Races on November 5th
Dining with Diabetes is a cooking
school and nutrition education
held at Drake’s Landing @ 6:00 p.m. It’s time for the monthly card at Knights of Columbus, 1947 East program designed for people with
for dinner. Please bring a $10 gift game at Shepherd of the Valley- Market Street in Warren. Doors open diabetes and their family members
exchange. Contact Sylvia @ 330- Poland, 301 W. Western Reserve at 6p.m. Admission only $5. Tickets in or caregivers conducted by the OSU
744-8053. Road, Poland. Card players of all advance or at the door. Races, a huge Extension staff.
-Niles Nimble Thimbles meets kinds are invited to play Wednesday, Chinese Auction, 50/50 raffle, food Participants learn how to
November 3. The meeting will be held November 30th, 11:30am and 4pm. and alcohol. Must be 21 & over. incorporate good, healthy cooking
at Vernon’s Restaurant on Rt. 422 @ There will be a buffet lunch Proceeds help TNR of Warren and techniques and other practices to
11:00 a.m., Bring a $10 gift exchange. for $5. Reservations are required, Safe at Last Dog Rescue save the dogs help control blood sugar. Participants
Contact Barb @ 330-856-5676. deadline is November 22nd. Decks and cats of Trumbull and Mahoning will:
- Material Girls meets November will be shuffled starting at 1:00pm. County. Both are non-profit, 100% + Wa t c h l i v e c o o k i n g
10 @ 6:00 p.m. at Prince of Peace For more info or reservation, volunteer based and rely solely on demonstrations.
Lutheran Church, 490 N. High St. please call 330-726-7110, ext. 0. donations and fundraisers. + Sample delicious food.
+ Gain new insights on healthy
eating.
+ Learn new skills to manage
your diabetes.
• Cost: $20 for three classes
• Dates: Mondays - November
14, 21, and 28
(Rt. 5), Cortland. Patti Augustine
will conduct a hands-on making
Hope Works Donations are tax deductible. Please
help us continue to help the animals.
• Time: 6:00-8:30 pm
• Location: Shepherd of the
polymer clay buttons. Bring a small And You Can Too For more info call (330) 330- Valley – Niles. 1500 McKinley Ave.,
toaster oven if possible. Kit fee of $6. To o m a n y p e o p l e i n t h e 8166, visit either group on the web Niles
Contact Barb @ 330-550-1215. Mahoning Valley don’t have a job. at www.tnrofwarren.org or www. To learn more about Dining with
- Designing Women meets And of those who do, plenty of them facebook.com/SafeAtLastOh. Diabetes and/or to pre-register, contact
November 11 @ 10:00 a.m. at Domestic are employed far below their skill The Ohio State University Extension,
Sewing Center, 2011 Youngstown level. Sure, the economy takes most Ho Ho Ho Trumbull County at 330-638-6783.
Rd. SE, Warren. Our group will be
celebrating our Christmas party.
of the blame. But there are loads of
folks who simply aren’t prepared for
Bow Wow Wow Registration form is available online:
http://trumbull.osu.edu .
Remember you are bringing a light what it takes to compete for a job. Operation Santa Paws is back to
snack to share. Contact Jennie @ That’s why The Ursuline bring happiness, joy, and chew toys Not All Banks
330-847-7386. Center is offering Hope Works of to animals everywhere…or at least
- Fancy Cutters meets November the Mahoning Valley. The program in the Mahoning Valley! Operation Are Bad
14 @ 10:00 a.m. at Lake Vista, 303 is designed to help the unemployed Santa Paws is a drive by Shepherd of Food banks are running low as
North Mecca St. (Rt. 46), Cortland and underemployed spiff-up their the Valley, spearheaded by its Poland demand rises. During the month of
. Debbie Maley will demo working resumes, job interviewing skills, job community, to collect needed items November, Shepherd of the Valley in
with lingerie fabrics. Contact Virginia search strategies and networking for the dogs, cats, and other animals Poland is collecting non-perishable
@ 330-847-4827. abilities so they can find a good job. cared for by Alchemy Acres Animal food items to help stock the food
- Evening Cut Ups meets There is no cost to participate in Sanctuary in Salem, Animal Charity bank at Victory Lutheran Church,
November 14 @ 7p.m. at Grace the program, which brings in area of Youngstown, and The Animal Glenwood Blvd, Youngstown. The
Church of the Nazarene, 5253 W. employers and other experts to offer Welfare League of Trumbull County church currently feeds 160-180
Webb Rd, Austintown. Group will sound advice for job seekers in both in Warren. families/people per month and expects
be finishing Christmas favors. Bring the degreed and non-degreed skill “Back in 2008, we were looking that number to rise as the holidays
basket items. Contact Kim @ 330- levels. for a charitable activity for Christmas draw near.
545-6520. Anyone who wants to find a and the staff and residents realized Help feed the hungry by dropping
- Howland Happy Stitchers better job – and the media -- is invited that no one thinks of pets that are of your donated non-perishable food
meets November 15 @ 10a.m. at to attend the final sessions, which are without a family. We started Operation items at the receptionist desk at
Living Lord Lutheran Church, 851 as follows: Santa Paws that Christmas and every Shepherd of the Valley-Poland, 301
Niles-Cortland Rd., Warren. Bring Wed., Nov. 2: Practice Interviews year it has grown,” explained Paula W. Western Reserve Road, Poland,
all items for gift basket assembly. with Feedback; 6:30-8 p.m. at The Blakeman, SOV-Poland Activity Ohio. For more information, call 330-
Contact Margaret @ 330-847-9813. Ursuline Center, 4280 Shields Rd., Director. “This year, we are really 726-7110, ext. 0
Austintotwn Stitch and Share Canfield. excited about the Southern Park Mall
meets November 17 @ 10:00 a.m. We d . , N o v. 9 : C o m p u t e r joining us in this project.” Food Stamped
at Humility House, 755 Ohltown Skills for the Job Search: Basics & Starting on November 14th Join us to watch the documentary
Rd, Austintown. Barb Springer will Beyond; This session will be held through December 19th, donations film, “Food Stamped” and discuss
demo paper-pieced Christmas cards. at the Mahoning County Career & will be accepted at all Shepherd of the food stamp challenge as well
Contact Pam @ 330-533-7445. Technical Center, 7300 N. Palmyra the Valley locations. Copper Zone as advocacy opportunities for you
- Southington So Sews meets Rd., Canfield. Tanning at the Southern Park Mall to help combat hunger and help the
November 28 @ 9:30 a.m. at For more information and to and Pet Lodge USA of Boardman, Second Harvest Food Bank.
Southington Christian Church, St. register, call Eileen Novotny at 330- 8063 Market St., Boardman. Monday, November 7. 7p.m. at
Rt. 534, Southington. Holiday gift 533-3831 or Terry Supancic 330- For donation suggestions, visit our the JCC Adult Lounge. FREE and
exchange. Contact Dot Porter @ 219-6243. The Ursuline Center is website at www.ShepherdoftheValley. Open to the Public.
330-654-5676 for details regarding operated by the Ursuline Sisters of com and click on “Community Events, Questions? Call 330.746.3251
gift exchange. Youngstown. or call 330-726-7110, ext. 0. ext. 183
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PLACES TO GO...THINGS TO DO...PEOPLE TO SEE
Historically You Want Free? Qué Pasa A Call to Arms
Speaking We Got Free This month at Tod's Crossing: It might look like the Arms
Family Museum at 648 Wick Avenue
St. Patrick Church in Youngstown Monday November 7 1 - 2PM -
Sunday open house at the CareSource presentation - learn about has closed and is boarded up, but
will sponsor a monthly spaghetti
H ub b a r d H i s t o r i c a l S ociety' s benefits & changes coming. that is not the case! The first floor
McBride House. There is no charge dinner and afternoon concert on
Tuesday November 8 7am - 7pm windows on the front of the museum
for admission and visitors are free Sunday, November 6. Dinners will be
Vote at Tod's Crossing - Official have been removed and are being
to browse or take a guided tour. The served from 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the
polling station. restored. Work is being done to
regularly scheduled open house date social hall. The dinner includes salad,
Thursday November 10 1 - 3PM replace deteriorated wood portions
is the 2nd Sunday of each month. bread, main entrée, and beverage. Cost
American Senior presentation - learn of the frames, and to fix the leading
Membership is open to anyone is $7 for adults and $3.50 for children
about benefits and changes coming. and the glazing on the window panes.
interested in the history of Hubbard age eight and under. Carryouts are
Thursday November 17 1 - 2PM After the windows are put back in
and Hubbard Township. Yearly available and containers can be
- United Healthcare - Learn about place, new ultraviolet light-filtering
membership is $10. For information provided.
benefits and changes coming. tempered glass coverings will be
call Debbie at 330-534-9533 or Guests can also attend a
Friday November 18 2 - 4PM installed for long term preservation
E-Mail " hubbardhistoricalsociety@ free concert at 2 p.m. featuring
- Welcare presentation with coffee and security.
aol.com." the Youngstown Area Community
and donuts. “The benefits of this project are
Concert Band. The hour-long
Wednesday Nov. 30 1 - 2pm twofold” says Bill Lawson, Executive
Who Needs the program will feature several patriotic
songs in tribute to the Veterans Day Learn about the local community Director, “the tempered glass that
Mall? holiday, as well as marches, and a health centers and the huge saving
potential on your prescription drugs.
will replace the clouded 32-year-old
lexan covers will remain clear so the
special rendition of the “Irish Washer
Get into the mood for Christmas Woman.” The concert is free and Community health centers are now architectural details of the windows
at Christ Episcopal Church’s annual open to the community. For more able to provide subscriptions near the will be visible from the outside, and
Holiday Treasures Bazaar. low price of veterans drugs. visitors will also be able to see the
information, contact the rectory at
On Saturday, November 19th, (330) 743-1109. Tod’s Crossing. 1330 Blakely lawns and gardens from the inside,
between 9am and 1pm, a wide array Circle SW, Warren. 330-399-2224. which was the original intent of Mrs.
of wares will be available in the Christ
Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 2627
dr. Phil Support the USO
Arms in designing her home.” This
project is funded by a generous gift
November 3, 2011 - the First from a donor who wishes to remain
Atlantic St., NE, Warren. The vocal Shepherd of the Valley – Niles
Friday Club Speaker’s Luncheon as anonymous.
group Tapestry will be performing (1500 McKinley Ave.) is holding its
Dr. Phil Ginnetti Provost of Edinboro At the same time construction
numbers from their dinner show 17th annual Holiday Craft Show on
University speaks on the Topic: of a new front sign on the Wick
throughout the Bazaar. Drawings for November 11th, 9:30a.m. to 3:30p.m.
“History and Tradition of the Advent Avenue museum campus is underway.
door prizes will be held every hour. 30 vendors offering a wide variety of
and Christmas Season through Ricottilli Construction of Poland is
For those who come hungry, crafts, jewelry, Christmas decorations,
Children’s Literature”. At Antone’s building an architecturally compatible
lunch will be served between 11:30am and food items.
Banquet Centre on Market Street in sign to replace the one that dated
and 1:00pm. Everyone is asked to bring an
Boardman. Begins at 11:30 a.m. and back to 1964, when the Museum first
Some examples of what will be item for the USO Holiday Boxes
concludes at 1:00 p.m. The cost is opened to the public. This project is
available include: book sale, Chinese program. The USO sends these
$15.Reservations are limited – 330- funded by generous grants from the
Auction, Relay for Life collectable boxes to troops stationed over-seas
533-1023 or visit www.firstfridayclub Ward Beecher and Frank and Pearl
sale, Christmas decorations, crafts, including the most remote postings.
ofgreateryoungstown.org Gelbman Foundations.
ornaments, wedding soup, baked Help bring the holidays and a sense of
goodies, cookie trays, jellies and
jams, gifts for teachers, and much,
What’s the home to those stationed so far away. The Museum remains open
during regular hours, which are
much more!! Frequency Suggestions include treats, greeting
cards, holiday decorations, DVDs and Tuesdays through Sundays from
For more information, contact
the church office at 330-372-4998.
Kenneth? CDs, and hand and feet warmers. 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Some of the first
floor period rooms may be closed
Attorney Jack Alpern announces The Holiday Craft Show is free
and open to the public. Free parking. during the project while the windows
the launch of his first web-based radio
Breaking Up-ton show, Life and Legacy. Described as All proceeds from the craft show go are being re-installed. Visitors will
receive a discounted admission if
is Hard to do “Doctor Oz meets Oprah,” this radio
news magazine, which Attorney
to support resident activities
For more information, contact portions of the museum are closed.
Kim Osborn, Shepherd of the Valley- Phase one of the window restoration
Annual Upton House garage Alpern and his team have put together project will be complete in time for the
sale Friday and Saturday, Nov. 18 features, “a thought-provoking, Niles Activity Director, at kosborn@
ShepherdoftheValley.com or call 330- upcoming “Memories of Christmas
and 19, 9-4. educational, inspiring and exciting Past” holiday season exhibit, which
A variety of items will be on series of programs with estate and 544-0771, ext. 2814.
opens in the Museum on Saturday,
sale in the garage ,kitchen and large financial planning as the overall
dining room.The house is located on themes.” Alpern adds, “There is Maine? Almost! December 3rd.
380 Mahoning Avenue in downtown much, much more.” The programs
Warren.In other events,
Canfield High School’s fall
play, “Almost, Maine” – Performed
Keep Your Money
are always available, 24/7, on our
Friday, Dec. 2, is the Upton new website.” Thursday, Nov. 10 and Saturday, Nov. Attend a free educational
Open house 6-8PM, decorated in Life and Legacy will offer 12 at 7 PM at Canfield High School. opportunity on preventing
Christmas splendor and free to the an array of education and advice, To reserve seats, call 330-702-7058 financial loss. November 22 at
public. Friday, Saturday, Sunday-Dec. including, but not limited to, legal or log on to CHSPlayTickets@ 10am at the Warren Main Library,
9,10, 11 is story Time with Mrs. Claus, and financial matters, news issues gmail.com – the website password is
and November 22 at 1pm at the
$10 per child, reservations required and their direct impact on the public, Cardinals11.
by November 30. Reservation forms along with special interest stories. For Reserved Seating: Students/ Howland Library. Call 1-800-
and more info on these events are Archived shows are now available Seniors $5 - Adults $8 - Call 330-702- 797-1594 for reservations. There
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