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Focus for People Aged 50 and Better!Focus for People Aged 50 and Better!VOLUME 27 • ISSUE 9 www.TheSeniorNews.com
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September 2013
BIG TREES,
BIG TROUBLE
WHAT IS IT?
BURGER ANYONE?
The famous big trees of Yosemite National Park declined 24 percent during the 20th century, and not just because of insanely stupid acts like cutting tunnels through their bases. The giant sequoia "Wawona" tree in Mariposa grove was 227 feet tall, with a 90-foot circumference at its base. The tunnel through it was finished in 1881; the tree fell down in 1969.
Sc ien t i s t s f rom the U.S . Geological Survey and University of Washington say climate change appears to have measurably impacted the number of large-diameter trees in the park. Warmer weather has increased the length of the dry season and reduced the local snowpack, which provides much of the water during the trees' growing season.
The scientists also found a local shift to fire-intolerant trees in some forests that had not experienced blazes for nearly a century, meaning that more frequent and severe wildfires are possible in these areas and may put more big trees at risk.
It’s hard to figure out what causes yawning in humans because we tend to yawn when we see others do it. Which is cause and which is effect? Researchers at Binghamton University in New York get around this problem by using parrots that are immune to contagious yawning.
In the latest issue of the journal Animal Behaviour, the scientists note that budgerigars — more commonly called budgies or parakeets — yawn more as ambient temperatures rise, suggesting that a gaping mouth (at least for birds) helps cool the brain.
VERBATIM
"Pangolins save us millions of dollars a year in pest destruction. We cannot afford to overlook their ecological role as controllers of termites and ants."
— S i m o n S m a r t o f t h e International Union for Conservation of Nature on how Chinese demand for pangolin meat is driving the scaly
anteaters to extinction
BRAIN SWEATYou're taking a long drink of water. Which happens first: The glass
is 5/16ths empty or the glass is 5/8ths full?
PRIME NUMBERS90 — Estimated barrels of oil, in billions, believed to exist within the
Arctic region3 — Number of years that amount would satisfy current global demand1,670 — Estimated amount of natural gas, in trillions of cubic feet,
beneath Arctic15 — Number of years that amount would satisfy current global
demandSource: Scientific American
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BRAIN SWEAT ANSWER
The glass becomes 5/16ths empty first.
Five-eighths equals to 10/16ths, which means that if the glass were 10/16ths full, you would have emptied 6/16ths. You empty 5/16ths of the glass first.
'TRUE FACTS'
More than 60,000 metric tons of nuclear waste are in temporary storage at 131 civilian and military sites around the country.
WHAT IS IT ANSWER
Folks living around Mount Laguna, east of San Diego, have been asking themselves this very question for weeks: What is this little beetle? The bug has appeared in large numbers on parts of the mountain. Some locals insist they've never seen it before. Some fear it might be another invasive, destructive pest like an oak borer beetle.
Fear not. According to entomologists
questioned, the tiny (smaller than a ladybug) iridescent green insect is a common flea beetle of the genus Altica. It is harmless (to trees and people) and abundantly common. The swarms of beetles seen at some Laguna campsites recently were probably just congregations of this year's hatched generation.
ANTHROPOLOGY 101
- A Slavic love charm required a girl to dig up the footprint of the man she loved, place the dirt in a pot, then grow a marigold in that pot. It was believed that a marigold never faded and, in the same way, the man's love would last forever.
- In the highlands of Scotland, a midwife traditionally gave a newborn baby a small spoonful of earth and a tot of whiskey as its first meal.
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The View From My Recliner
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September 2013 Strange BUT TRUE
FINANCIAL ADVICE
The other day, one of my co-workers formally announced his retirement. He had been announcing his retirement on a regular basis for the past couple of years, providing a number of days, hours and minutes count to anyone who would listen. Actually, it made no difference to him whether anyone was listening or not. This proved to be annoying for a couple of reasons. First of all it was a constant reminder that he was retiring and the rest of us were not. Secondly, he had actually quit doing any work once he began the count down two years ago, which meant more work for the rest of us.
This got me to thinking about my situation. I called my financial guru and part time taxidermist, Earl
Flynn.After some small talk about the
difficulties of stuffing small animals, I got to the point.
“Ear l , can I th ink about retiring?”
“Of course you can,” he responded enthusiastically.
“You mean I can retire?”“No, you can’t,” he responded
just as enthusiastically.“But you said, I . . . “And he cut me off with, “I said
you can think about it, I didn’t say you could do it.”
“But Earl, what about all those investments in my portfolio – like the stock in that South African gold mine?”
“It was the subject of a hostile take-over,” he explained.
“By another company?”“No, the workers became hostile
and took over the mine. Don’t you read the South African papers?” he shot back.
“And those government backed securities?”
“ T h e g o v e r n m e n t w a s overthrown,” he said.
“ O u r g o v e r n m e n t w a s overthrown?” I asked with no small
amount of shock in my voice.“It wasn’t our government
backing the securities. In fact I am not sure how to pronounce the name of the country, but it would have yielded a great return. Darn extremists.”
“Earl! What about all those bonds?”
“Several on those guys skipped out,” he explained.
“How do municipalities skip out on their bonds? Was I invested in Detroit?”
“What municipalities? I had you in bail bonds. In fact I think several of the fugitives did skip to Detroit. So I guess you are invested in Detroit!” he exclaimed with laughter.
Before I could respond, Earl hurriedly said, “Someone’s knocking at the door. Can’t figure out how they found me!
“Who, the Securi t ies and Exchange Commission?” I asked.
“No! It’s those guys from the State Taxidermy Board. Never should have told them to get stuffed. Gotta go!” and the phone went dead.
Before your portfolio consists solely of IOU’s from Bernie Madoff and the Greek government, consider these financial warning signs:
- Your retirement plan centers around winning the lottery;
- You cornered the market on Avon glass containers;
- Others clip coupons on their bonds, you clip coupons for Food Lion;
- You’ve been turned down for a Sam’s Club Membership;
- If you were playing Monopoly with your finances, you couldn’t afford the rent on Baltic Avenue.
- You think an IRA is a reference to the Irish Republican Army;
- You consult The Magic 8 Ball or a Ouija Board for stock tips;
- You were surprised to learn that a hedge fund has nothing to do with preserving shrubbery;
- It upsets you that the Fortune 500 is not carried on the NASCAR Channel;
- Buying one of those metal detectors with headphones to use on the beach starts to look like a good investment, and finally,
- After trying for weeks to make contact with your financial advisor, he calls you collect from a country with which we have no extradition treaty.
In the meantime, I sit at work asking myself who will get first dibs on my co-workers cubicle and would he like some stock in a South African gold mine as a retirement gift?
OFFER EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
By Samantha Weaver
U It was famed film producer and studio executive Samuel Goldwyn who made the following sage observation: "The most important thing in acting is honesty. Once you've learned to fake that, you're in."
U Sarah Bernhardt, the French star of stage and early film, who was often referred to as "the most famous actress the world has ever known" and "the divine Sarah," often slept in a coffin. She said it helped her to better understand tragic roles.
U Have you ever suffered from ottorrhea? If you've had a pus-containing discharge from your ear, you have.
U In the original "Star Trek" series, a pair of the false ears worn by Leonard Nimoy in the role of Spock would last only three to five days of shooting before they had to be replaced.
U I'm sure you've heard that President Richard Nixon was sometimes called "Tricky Dick," especially toward the end of his troubled career, but you may not be familiar with other nicknames he had. In college his perceived lack of a sense of humor prompted the name "Gloomy Gus," and his tendency to spend long hours sitting and studying earned him the moniker "Iron Butt."
U Records show that during the last seven months of Elvis Presley's life, he had 5,300 different medications prescribed for him.
U In 1938, Fortune magazine published a prediction that, in hindsight, turns out to have been rather egregiously off the mark: "Few scientists foresee any serious or practical use for atomic energy. They regard the atom-splitting experiments as useful steps in the attempt to describe the atom more accurately, not as the key to the unlocking of any new power."
Thought for the Day:
"Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it."
-- Henry David Thoreau
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September 2013
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By Chelle Cordero
According to the National Institutes of Health, an estimated one-third of the people in the United States between the ages of 65 and 75 and close to one-half of those older than 75 have some degree of hearing loss. This gradual and common form of hearing loss is called presbycusis. Exposure to loud noises, viral infections, some medications, chemotherapy and radiation, heredity, head and inner ear trauma, and ruptured eardrums can contribute to hearing loss.
Hearing loss is generally not reversible. High fevers, large doses of aspirin or anti-malarial drugs can cause tinnitus (ringing in the ears, often temporary) and changes to the inner ear. Common symptoms of hearing loss include difficulty with comprehension, needing high volume on the TV, not hearing conversations on the telephone, confusing words, and having difficulty with select pitches and sounds. If there is pain, bleeding, dizziness, sudden or fluctuating hearing loss, or some form of head trauma, medical attention should be sought immediately.
Hearing loss and ensuing problems may not be the same for everyone. There are three primary types of hearing loss:
--Conductive hearing loss involves volume rather than the ability to understanding.
--Sensorineural hearing loss affects understanding ability.
--Mixed hearing loss is a combination of the two.
Untreated hearing loss may lead
to depression as well as isolation and the inability to handle everyday functions, including earning potential. Advances in hearing aid technology can help bring back enjoyment and quality of life.
Most people ignore or try to hide hearing-loss symptoms, thinking erroneously that it's something to be embarrassed about. Family members
and friends who show concern
and point out the
s u s p e c t e d hearing problems
are often greeted with anger and denial. Demands that the person go for a hearing test will often be ignored, especially if they seem to be self-centered (complaint about the noise level of the TV). Appealing to emotions may have a much more positive effect. Try a call for action, such as reminding Grandma that she missed little Johnny's one stage line to emphasize her need (not yours) to seek treatment.
Depending on the results of hearing tests, the doctor may remove wax buildup, put in a cochlear implant (to replace a damaged part of the ear) or recommend a hearing aid. A hearing aid can help by making
sounds stronger and easier to hear. Available hearing aid styles include those that are completely in the canal and nearly invisible, in the ear and visible or behind the ear. Today's hearing aids may feature Bluetooth interfaces, digital noise reduction and instruments that learn based on changes made by the wearer. You may need to try more than one device to find one that works well for you.
AARP offers these tips when choosing a hearing aid:
--Bring along a friend to help make
s u r e y o u a r e hea r ing and
understanding the options offered.
--Know your provider's skills and reputation. Audiologists hold degrees in audiology.
--Know what you want from the hearing aid -- whether you want it for
normal conversation, watching TV, playing in the outdoors, etc.
-- Have your hearing tested so that the audiologist or hearing aid specialist knows what kind of hearing loss you have.
--Try before you buy. The provider should be able to give you a real demonstration of the device.
--Ask about add-ons. Every add-on comes with a price, so choose only what you will realistically need.
--After you buy your hearing aid, don't leave the office without checking whether it fits. And does it do what you want it to do?
--Get it in writing. Get a signed copy of a contract with the model and make of hearing aid, the price, any nonrefundable fees, the
warranty and a specified trial period.
--Ask your audiologist about aural education and rehabilitation. Some auditory training can be done at home with a personal computer or through group sessions.
--The average hearing aid can cost between $1,200 and $3,700, and is usually not covered by Medicare or insurance companies. Don't be afraid to negotiate.
TREATING HEARING
LOSS
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September 2013 So thiS dUck walkS
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"Yes or No," she replied."
one From yoUr editor
My son, Matthew, asked me if he could go see a 50 Cent concert.
I said, “Here’s a dollar, take your brother too”.
80,000 blondes meet in the Kansas City Chiefs Stadium for a "Blondes Are Smart Convention". The leader says, "We are all here today to prove to the world that blondes are not stupid. Can I have a volunteer?"
A blonde gingerly works her way through the crowd and steps up to the stage. The leader asks her, "What is 15 plus 15?" After 15 or 20 seconds she says, "Eighteen!" Obviously everyone is a little disappointed. Then 80,000 blondes start cheering, "Give her another chance! Give her another chance!"
The leader says, "Well since we've gone to the trouble of getting 80,000 of you in one place and we have the world-wide press and global broadcast media here, gee, uh, I guess we can give her another chance.
"So he asks, "What is 5 plus 5?"
After nearly 30 seconds she eventually says, "Ninety? "The leader is quite perplexed, looks down and just lets out a dejected sigh -- everyone is disheartened -- the blonde starts crying and the 80,000 girls begin to yell and wave their hands shouting, "GIVE HER ANOTHER CHANCE! GIVE HER ANOTHER CHANCE!"
The leader, unsure whether or not he is doing more harm than damage, eventually says, "Ok! Ok! Just one more chance -- What is 2 plus 2?"
The girl closes her eyes, and after a whole minute eventually says, "Four?".
Throughout the whole stadium pandemonium breaks out as all 80,000 girls jump to their feet, wave their arms, stomp their feet and scream... "GIVE HER ANOTHER CHANCE! GIVE HER ANOTHER CHANCE!"
A Duck walks into a bar. Duck: You got any bread? Barman: No, sorry, we don't have
any breadAfter a few minutes...Duck: You
got any bread? Barman: Look, we don't have
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any bread? Barman: We don't have any
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Duck: You got any nails? Barman: NO! Duck: You got any bread?
Apple announced today that it has developed a breast implant that can store and play music. The iBoob will cost from $499 to $699, depending on cup and speaker size. This is considered a major social breakthrough because women are always complaining about men staring at their breasts and not listening to them.
TRISH: “Do you know what today is sweetie?”
M A R K : “ U m m m m m m . . .Valtinebirthsary Day?”
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A little boy was lost at a large shopping mall. He approached a uniformed security guard and said, "I've lost my grandpa."
The guard asked, "What's he like?"
"Jack Daniels and pretty women," the boy replied.
I wish the dollar store would sell gasoline.
If you think women are the weaker sex, just try pulling the blankets back on your side of the bed.
Two lawyers are leaving the office. "I can't wait to get home," says one of them. "As soon as I walk in the door, I'm going to rip my wife's panties right off."
"I know the feeling," the other says.
"No, I'm serious," says the first. "They're killing me."
lawyer Up
A young woman in New York was so depressed that she decided to end her life by throwing herself into the ocean. She went down to the docks and was about to leap into the frigid water when a handsome young sailor saw her tottering on the edge of the pier, crying. He took pity on her and said, "Look, you have so much to live for. I'm off to Europe in the morning, and if you like, I can stow you away on my ship. I'll take good care of you and bring you food every day." Moving closer, he slipped his arm around her shoulder and added, "I'll keep you happy, and you'll keep me happy."
The girl nodded yes. After all, what did she have to lose? Perhaps a fresh start in Europe would give her life new meaning.
That night, the sailor brought her aboard and hid her in a lifeboat. From then on, every night he brought her three sandwiches and a piece of fruit, and they made passionate love until dawn. Three weeks later, during a routine inspection, she was discovered by the captain.
"What are you doing here?" the captain asked.
"I have an arrangement with one of the sailors," she explained. "I get food and a trip to Europe, and he's screwing me."
"He certainly is," the captain said. "This is the Staten Island Ferry."
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I used to be a people person, but people ruined that for me
conFeSSion
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September 2013
Lest We Forget
by Neil R. Dell Arco LEST WE FORGET:
THE U.S. NAVY’S CONSTRUCTION BATTALION
THE SEEBEES
This article is a reminder of my brother Lewis and Fred who served with honor during World War II on the island of Guam.
THE NAVY MASTER BUILDERS
The island–hopping war the Allies fought in the south Pacific depended in large measure on a rough and tough breed of engineers who proudly called themselves the damnedest, toughest road gang in history. Members of the U.S. Navy’s Construction Battalion, known as the Seabees from the in i t i a l s . These versatile performers could magically transform the thickest jungle into a full –blown air and naval base; build roads and railroads and clear underwater obstacles.
The speed and ingenuity of the Seabees became legendary throughout the South Pacific. Recruited from the ranks of American workers-mainly from the construction industries, the 240,000 Seabees were for the most part already masters at their trades when they signed up. They were outfitted in an incongruous mix of combat gear from other services. The Seabees liked to call themselves,
“The Confused Bastards”, and received little formal training, but they operated so near the front lines that they joined in the fighting.
The Seabees lived by a simple code: “No job was too big or too difficult” for them to accomplish. They converted the muddy swamps of Merauke, Dutch New Guinea into a finished airstrip in just eight days. In Tinian in the Marianas, they moved more than eleven cubic yards of mud and coral to build the world’s biggest bomber base, six strips, each a mile and a half long. The Seabees constructed fuel tanks, barracks and hospitals. They pushed through highways
and railways on Guam, carving out and surfacing 100 miles of
road in 90 days. They worked so hard and
with so little regard for creature comforts, that one of their officers
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T h e M a r i n e R a i d e r s o n Bougainville offer a tribute to the Seabees. The Seabees themselves liked to boast that the Marines would find Seabees-built streets not only in Tokyo but also in heaven (where according to the celebrated Marine Hymn, they would eventually stand guard).
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(NAPS)—While heart disease is America’s No. 1 killer, it can be preventable, thanks largely to cholesterol-modifying drugs called statins.
Since statins were first introduced in the late 1980s, dozens of clinical trials in hundreds of thousands of patients have proven that statins can prevent heart attacks and stroke and save lives. Statins work by greatly reducing LDL, or “bad,” cholesterol, which can prevent or reverse hardening of the arteries, the primary cause of heart disease and stroke.
Unfortunately, statins don’t work if patients don’t take them— and as many as three-quarters of patients refuse to take statins or stop taking them within a year. So why do so many patients stop taking their statins—or refuse them in the first place?
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Nominees were announced today for the 2013 Valley Legacy Awards. Now in its ninth year, the annual event honors civic-minded seniors and senior advocates for their contributions to the Mahoning Valley. The 26 nominees will be recognized and the Valley Legacy Awards presented to four Outstanding Seniors and one Outs tanding Advocate for Seniors at a luncheon on October 3rd. Those nominated by members of the community are: Outstanding Seniors
- Alma Apicella, Salem- Betty Jean Bahmer, Warren & Anna Mae Cuchna, Niles- Paul Burgeson, Boardman- Marion Calpin, Canfield- Carol Faustino, Girard- Mary Ann Fees, North Lima- “Doc” Hager, Youngstown- Louise Joachim, Poland- Kay Lavelle, Austintown- Bill & Rosemary Lowery, Warren- John E. Malys, Boardman- Daniel Mathey, Warren- Robert W. Ray, Warren- Jean Rider, Austintown- Marilyn Schmidt, Canfield- Thomas Soltis, Farmdale- Donna J. Tompkins, Warren- Marjorie Wise, Columbiana
Outstanding Advocates for Seniors- Carla Chahine, North Lima- Roberta Cykon, Niles- Mayor Ralph Infante, Niles- Kay Lavelle, Austintown- David Mirkin, Youngstown- Roxanne York, WarrenThe Valley Legacy Awards
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Grandparents today are a bit different than previous generations. Gone are the days that Grandma could usually be found in her rocking chair, baking cookies or sewing a quilt. These days, you are more likely to find "Glam-ma" (or "Glamorous Grandma") busy at her job, volunteering in her community, taking classes at the local community college or traveling.
Whatever you choose to do this Grandparent's Day, include the entire family and it is sure to be a hit.Modern grandparents are actively engaged in life, but are also playing a much larger part in the lives of their grandchildren.
In fact, 2.5 million grandparents are responsible for most of the basic needs of one or more grandchildren
who live with them, according to the most recent research, and 1.5 million of these grandparents are in the labor force, too.
National Grandparents Day, Sunday, September 8th this year, honors grandparents and emphasizes the strength, guidance and information that grandparents can offer to other generations.
Just as grandparents are evolving, so is Grandparents Day. Many families are seeking activities that include all generations, emphasize physical activity and focus on fun. Here are a few ideas your family could use to celebrate the day.
Have a "day camp" in your yard or local park. Pitch tents, go fishing, have a cookout, arts and crafts lessons and more.
Organize a miniature golf tournament that pits grandfather/g r a n d s o n a n d g r a n d m o t h e r /
granddaughter teams against others, with a prize for the winner of each hole.
Go boating, biking, hiking or just walk around the neighborhood together.
Hold an "Odd Olympics" with goofy athletic events, such as walker races, cane tosses, backwards races and more.
Play a game of "Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?" pitting the parents and grandparents against real fifth graders (or fourth, third, second...).
Get in the kitchen and cook together. Hand down old family recipes or create new dishes that incorporate everyone's favorite ingredients.
Volunteer together as a family. Pick up litter in the park, offer to do chores for neighbors or contact a local organization to see what help they need.
Whatever you choose to do, include the entire family and it is sure to be a hit. Happy Grandparents Day!
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Many people think falls are a normal part of aging. The truth is, they're not.
Most falls can be prevented—and you have the power to reduce your risk.
Exercising, managing your medications, having your vision checked, and making your living environment safer are all steps you can take to prevent a fall.
Every year on the first day of fall, we celebrate National Falls Prevention Awareness Day to bring attention to this growing public health issue. To promote greater awareness and understanding here are 10 common myths—and the reality—about older adult falls:
Myth 1: Falling happens to other people, not to me.
Reality: Many people think, "It won't happen to me." But the truth is that 1 in 3 older adults—about 12 million—fall every year in the U.S.
Myth 2: Falling is something normal that happens as you get older.
Reality: Falling is not a normal part of aging. Strength and balance exercises, managing your medications, having your vision checked and making your living environment safer are all steps you can take to prevent a fall.
Myth 3: If I limit my activity, I won't fall.
Reality: Some people believe that the best way to prevent falls is to stay at home and limit activity. Not true.
Performing physical activities will actually help you stay independent, as your strength and range of motion benefit from remaining active. Social activities are also good for your overall health.
Myth 4: As long as I stay at home, I can avoid falling.
Reality: Over half of all falls take place at home. Inspect your home for fall risks. Fix simple but serious hazards such as clutter, throw rugs, and poor lighting. Make simple home modifications, such as adding grab bars in the bathroom, a second handrail on stairs, and non-slip paint on outdoor steps.
Myth 5: Muscle strength and flexibility can't be regained.
Reality: While we do lose muscle as we age, exercise can partially restore strength and flexibility. It’s never too late to start an exercise program. Even if you've been a "couch potato" your whole life, becoming active now will benefit you in many ways—including protection from falls.
Myth 6: Taking medication doesn't increase my risk of falling.
Reality: Taking any medication may increase your risk of falling. Medications affect people in many different ways and can sometimes make you dizzy or sleepy. Be careful when starting a new medication. Talk to your health care provider about potential side effects or interactions of your medications.
Myth 7: I don't need to get my vision checked every year.
Reality: Vision is another key risk factor for falls. Aging is associated with some forms of vision loss that increase risk of falling and injury. People with vision problems are more than twice as likely to fall as those without visual impairment. Have your eyes checked at least once a year and update your eyeglasses. For those with low vision there are programs and assistive devices that can help. Ask your optometrist for a referral.
Myth 8: Using a walker or cane will make me more dependent.
Reality: Walking aids are very
important in helping many older adults maintain or improve their mobility. However, make sure you use these devices safely. Have a physical therapist fit the walker or cane to you and instruct you in its safe use.
Myth 9: I don’t need to talk to family members or my health care provider if I’m concerned about my risk of falling. I don’t want to alarm them, and I want to keep my independence.
Reality: Fall prevention is a team effort. Bring it up with your doctor, family, and anyone else who is in a position to help. They want to help you maintain your mobility and reduce your risk of falling.
Myth 10: I don't need to talk to my parent, spouse, or other older adult if I’m concerned about their risk of falling. It will hurt their feelings, and it's probably none of my business.
Reality: Let them know about your concerns and offer support to help them maintain the highest degree of independence possible. There are many things you can do, including removing hazards in the home, finding a fall prevention program in the community, or setting up a vision exam.
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I have another question for you – have you sold out yet? Are you one of the many who have substituted political correctness for truth? Have you compromised what you know is right for that which is more convenient? Have you bought-in to the lies of moral relativism and modernism? Have you made the reckless transition from a “Father Knows Best” morality to a “Family Guy” philosophy? Are you part of the cowardly, narcissistic throng of moral midgets who foolishly trod the path of least resistance discarding your values and dignity along the way? What’s
going on in your heart at this moment? Are you standing tall on the inside or are you bent over in shame? Are you being true to what you know is right or have you thoughtlessly changed with the times? Are you standing on a moral and spiritual rock or are you floundering in the shifting sands that will eventually bog you down and destroy you and those around you?
In the pages of the Bible we find these ancient words of wisdom from the pen of King Solomon and the inspiration of the Holy Spirit: “Buy truth, and do not sell it, get wisdom and instruction and understanding.” Proverbs 23:23. The prophet Isaiah spoke about a time of spiritual decline and said: “Justice is turned back, and righteousness stand far away; for truth has stumbled in the street, and uprightness cannot enter.” Isaiah 59:14.
While we were busy with life and having fun – while we were building our nest egg and “doing our thing” – while we were too busy to pray and too lazy to check things out – a terrible thing happened on the way to eternity: truth stumbled in the street. And we
either walk around it, step over it or pretend it isn’t there. It’s one thing to be ignorant and innocent and pray for mercy. But we know better! To know what is right to do and not do it is what God calls sin; and it should
bother us and convict us and pierce our hardened hearts.
We need to send the U.S. Congress to Sunday school, ask every member of the U.S. Supreme Court to read the Bible followed by the U.S. Constitution; and we need to pray that our President will discover the true meaning of the final verse of “The Star Spangled Banner” by Francis Scott Key.
O thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand Between their loved home and the war's desolation!
Blest with victory and peace, may the Heav'n rescued land
Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation!
Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just, And this be our motto: "In God is our trust."
And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!But we cannot place all the blame
on those in elected offices. They are but a reflection of our collective lethargy, apathy, and cowardice. We are no longer on a moral slippery slope – we are in a spiritual free-fall. God has shed His grace on America and now more than ever we need to fall on our faces in contrition and appropriate that amazing grace and beg for mercy. AND DON’T SELL THE TRUTH!
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Another recent concern is that statins can cause diabetes, but this risk is small compared to the protection against heart disease. Further, a recent analysis found that statins may cause diabetes only in patients already at high risk of developing diabetes.
Some patients worry that sta tins may interfere with other medications. It is true that 84 percent of statin users take a prescription, over-the-counter medication or dietary supplement that could react with their statin. That’s why all patients who are prescribed statins need to provide their doctors with a list of all medications and supplements they’re taking. Doctors and patients then can create a personalized plan for the best statin, and non-statin, treatment, customized to the patient’s unique medical situation, cultural perspective and personal circumstances.
Widespread statin use accounts for much of the progress we’ve made against heart disease, but the problem is far from solved. Patients must be proactive by having their cholesterol levels checked, and then by following up with their doctors for whatever treatments may be needed, whether this requires changes to diet and lifestyle and/or the use of a statin or other medications.
Statin drugs can save lives—if we take them intelligently.
Dr. Brinton is the Director of Atherometabolic Research at the Utah Foundation for Biomedical Research and a co-author of the largest U.S. survey of statin users, the Statin USAGE survey, sponsored by Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
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On the first day of October, health insurance “marketplaces” will open in every state. Three other key provisions of the health reform law, the Affordable Care Act, will also go into effect that day, and they will greatly benefit older Americans.
The first of these provisions w i l l bene f i t eve ryone who shops in the new marketplaces, but it will be especially valuable to adults between the ages of 55 and 64. On October 1, people with pre-existing conditions, who may have previously faced denials of coverage or burdensome additional charges because of those conditions, will have the opportunity to buy health insurance that covers their conditions without having to pay additional costs.
This is more than a token change. In 2010, Families USA worked with one of the nation's top health care and human services consulting firms to study the breadth of problems people with pre-existing conditions face. We found that approximately 57.2 million Americans under the age of 65—more than one-fifth of that age group (22.4 percent)—had diagnosed pre-existing conditions that could lead to a denial of coverage in the individual health insurance market.
Even more astounding was the finding that almost half of the people
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The Arthritis Foundation makes it easy for you to find top-quality gadgets and tools to help make your everyday activities more comfortable. Its Ease-of-Use Commendation is a label much like the Consumer Reports "recommended" list or the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval, noting products that have been put through rigorous independent testing by experts and found to make life easier for people who have arthritis and other physical limitations.
S ince a r t h r i t i s su f f e r e r s experience pain from some of the most basic movements, such as squeezing, twisting and lifting objects, and since there are more than 100 different types of arthritis each presenting its own physical limitations, it's a benefit to know which products are proven life-enhancers.
For instance, the Arthritis Foundation suggests choosing drinking glasses with a bumpy texture, which can be easier to grasp than glasses with smooth exteriors. And look for products with flip-top caps, zippers and larger, easy-to-open lids, rather
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--Cordless phones with oversize buttons.
--Lightweight Tramontina-brand nonstick cookware (since heavy cast-iron pans can be difficult to lift and maneuver, posing injury risks).
--EZY-Dose Push-Button Pill Reminder cases, which hold your medications in organized slots, with easy flip-top access.
--IMAK Active Glove, which provides compression in your hands and wrists, yet with its open fingers still allows for dexterity.
--Tempur-Pedic pillows, neck pillows and bedding for improved sleep.
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--A range of lightweight gardening tools to keep you in the garden and maintaining your landscaping with ease.
--Fiskars Easy Action Micro-Tip Scissors, an improved scissor that automatically snaps back open after easy-pressure squeezes.
--Pilot Dr. Grip Pen & Pencil, with a wider barrel for easier grip to reduce writing stress and fatigue.
--Pedometers and other fitness-oriented products, including exercise equipment.
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The Arthritis Foundation also suggests switching from a heavy handbag to a cross-body bag with padded straps, made of lightweight nylon or thin leather to take stress off of your wrists, elbows and arms, and choose wallets or totes with oversize zipper pull rings, perhaps with a tassel to add extra ease of opening and closing. Check out the AmeriBag Healthy Back Bag (http://www.ameribag.com).
A large, heavy wallet can cause pain in the back and hips, so the Arthritis Foundation mentions the Back Saver wallet, using a spring clip that folds to half the thickness of most wallets (http://www.coreproducts.com).
*In the Kitchen
Opening jars is a challenge for arthritis sufferers, so look to kitchen utensils with padded grips to give you extra traction in your twisting motion. And using a Crock-Pot means not having to wield multiple pots and saute pans to make a meal, as the one Crock-Pot holds and prepares your meal. When you do cook in the oven, consider doing
so with nonstick pans that won't have you scrubbing during cleaning and lining cooking sheets with foil before baking a lasagna, pie or other drippy menu item, which prevents you from scrubbing spill-overs. A pizza-cutter with a wide handle for easy gripping can be used to cut sandwiches, meats and other foods for which knives are harder to manage. Using a small kitchen appliance to chop vegetables with the press of a button removes the hand strain of slicing and dicing.
The Arthritis Foundation also recommends sitting on a barstool at your kitchen counter while preparing meals, so that your legs, back, hips, knees and feet get a break from use.
*Cleaning
Buy cleaning products in smaller containers. They may not be the most cost-efficient, but a lightweight detergent bottle is far easier to use than a supersized bottle. And for cleaning tasks that require scrubbing, the Arthritis Foundation says, "Simple cleaning tools, such as microfiber cloths and gloves, or Mr. Clean Magic Eraser remove dirt with just a little water and minimal muscle."
The association's Ease-of-Use Commendation has gone to several lightweight upright vacuum cleaners, and it's advisable to have one vacuum cleaner on each floor of your home so that you don't have to lug it up and down stairs. Separate cleaning supply caddies on each floor is also a winning suggestion. And instead of using dust rags that require a grip, slip a cotton sock or glove on your hand to perform easier dusting.
At http://ArthritisToday.org, you'll find a free app -- downloadable to your iPad, iPhone, Android or Kindle Fire -- that lets you easily click and slide your daily activities, symptoms, stress levels, medications, sleep quality, pain levels and more to monitor your wellness and share your daily details with your physician.
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WHOT. Can you think of a better setting for teenagers to enjoy themselves then the Ballroom at beautiful Idora Park? The kids could dance to their favorite music from DeeJay “Boots” as well as a live band and then stroll the midway.
Many of you went to the Ballroom to dance to your favorite Polka Bands. The Penn-Ohio Polka Festival drew large crowds to the Ballroom.
My last memory of an event in the Ballroom is a beautiful one. Jim Martin and myself were asked to host and emcee the Harry James Ork at the Idora Ballroom. It was a wonderful evening as I got to meet one of my favorite hero’s of the Big Band Era. Harry’s girl singer was a lovely blonde named Lynn Roberts. We play her “Tribute to Harry James” on WSOM. This was one of the last of the great swing bands at Idora if not the last. Harry James passed away a year after this appearance.
A few years ago I interviewed Ray Anthony and the first thing he asked me was, “Is the Idora Park Ballroom still there?”
In conclusion I’m sure all of us would say to the wonderful memories given to us by the beautiful Idora Ballroom...“May I have this dance for the rest of my life?”
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Monday, March 5, 2001, I must admit I shed a tear when the radio news reported the Idora Ballroom was burning out of control. My memory flashed back to the day, after the Parks closing, the auction was held and the famous Idora Merry-Go-Round went to a bidder from Brooklyn, New York. After the conclusion of the auction, I walked the midway with Max Rindon, an Idora Official, and asked him, “Max what do you think will happen to the Park?” To which he replied, “It will probably be torched.” Talk about being prophetic. After the closing, the North end of the Park was “torched,” including the Heidelberg Gardens and the old Fun House. Then, of coarse, the Idora Ballroom.
W h a t a s a d e n d i n g t o “Youngstown’s Million Dollar Playground, Beautiful Idora Park.” But to those of us old enough, the beautiful memories linger on. I recall doing a survey some years ago on my radio show and asking people to call if they met their mate while dancing or roller skating at the Idora Ballroom.
All the “big” name bands came to Idora, like Tommy Dorsey with Frank Sinatra and Jo Stafford and the Pied Pipers, Sammy Kaye with Don Cornell, Benny Goodman with Peggy Lee, Les Brown with Doris Day...they all came to the beautiful Idora Ballroom.
Perhaps one of the more memorable events was the battle of the bands, when on the same evening a huge crowd witnessed the battle
between Vaughn Monroe and his Ork and Charlie Barnett and his Ork. One day after playing “on the air,” Stan Kenton’s “Peanut Vendor,”
I was reminded by “Louie,” my barber, that Stan Kenton appeared at the Ballroom and when the time arrived to do “Peanut Vendor,” the trumpet section of the band left the stage. Everybody wondered what was happening...they found out when the band struck up “Peanut Vendor” and each trumpet player had located himself in a different corner of the ballroom where they blew their trumpets. Louie the barber said the effect was fabulous.
As a teenager I loved music of the big bands and there were times when I didn’t have the money to go into the dance, then my buddies and I would sit on the park bench right across from the entrance to the Ballroom and we could hear the band just as good as if we were inside. You guys just picture this...a warm, balmy summer evening sitting on the park bench across from the ballroom, look to your right and you’ll see the beautiful colored waterfalls from the “Tunnel of Love.” The band begins to play and it’s Frank Sinatra singing “There
are Such Things” and you’re sitting there watching the lovely Youngstown “Chicks” walk by. WOW!!! Doesn’t get any better than that.
When I was a teenager it never entered my mind that I would one day act as master of ceremonies for an event in the Ballroom. Well back in the 60’s when Dick Thompson, Boots Bell, George Barry, myself and others worked as DeeJays at WHOT, the station each year would have WHOT Day at Idora Park. The station would bring in big name stars like David Cassidy and Bobby Sherman. Bobby Sherman drew 7,000 to the Park, one of the largest crowds in years. It was one of my great thrills to introduce Bobby Sherman to that huge audience of teenagers.
For a long period of time, the Idora Ballroom on Friday nights hosted the teenage “Record Hops.” Back in the 50’s it was Dan Jay then Dick Biondi and all through the 60’s, “your bearded buddy,” Boots Bell of
THE
IdORA PARK BALLROOm
A blast-from-the-past Senior News article by Johnny Kay
FLASHBACK
Johnny Kay
Dick Thompson
Boots Bell
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September 2013
by Lisa M. Petsche
Taking Care
On their own: Helping a relative who is newly alone
When the loved one they have been living with passes away, many older adults face the challenge of learning to live alone - often for the first time.
If there was a division of labor with their partner, they must either learn new life skills - for example, managing the household finances, maintaining their home’s condition inside and out or performing domestic tasks such as cooking, cleaning and doing laundry - or obtain help if feasible. If their spouse was the more physically or mentally able of the pair, living independently may pose special challenges.
If you have a parent or other close relative who is new to living
alone, read on for some areas of potential concern and how to help.
Helping tipsMedication management -
Request a medication review by your relative’s primary physician to determine if all medications being taken are still necessary. Ask their pharmacist about available aids for organizing and remembering to take medications. Ensure all prescriptions are filled at one pharmacy.
Nutrition - Set up a schedule to take your relative grocery shopping, arrange for a grocery delivery service, stock their freezer with heat-and-serve foods or arrange for “meals on wheels” service. Signing them up for a “Cooking for One” class at an adult education center or community center is another idea. If your relative finds it hard to eat alone, encourage them to tie in mealtimes to radio or television programs of interest, look into communal dining programs and regularly have them over for dinner.
Household maintenance - Arrange for regular housecleaning service and, if applicable, yard maintenance service. If your relative has limited income, they may qualify for a subsidized community program.
Consult the local office on aging, an excellent source of information on a wide variety of community services.
Transportation - Provide your relative with a bus pass or taxi gift vouchers, or investigate volunteer driver programs for seniors. If necessary, find out about accessible transportation services in their community.
Vision - Ask your relative’s doctor for a referral to an ophthalmologist. If nothing can be done to improve their vision, get them a magnifier for reading small print, and other adaptive items such as a large-keypad telephone and a clock with oversized numbers. List important phone numbers on a poster board (use black lettering on white), and place it on the wall by their phone.
Fal ls - Perform a safe ty assessment of your relative’s home to identify potential hazards - for example, clutter, poor lighting and lack of proper stair railings - and do what you can to rectify them. Visit a medical supply store and check out the many products that might make daily activities easier and safer. Sign up your relative with a personal emergency response service, whereby they wear a lightweight, waterproof pendant or bracelet that has a button to press if they run into a crisis and need help.
Finances - If money management is an issue, arrange for direct deposit of pension checks and automatic bill payment from your relative’s bank account. Assist your relative with contacting a lawyer to assign
power of attorney for property to one or more people they trust. If they are experiencing financial hardship without their spouse’s income, ensure they apply for all possible government and private benefits, such as survivor’s pensions and income supplements. If necessary, assist them in moving to a smaller house or apartment or applying for income-geared-rent housing.
If your relative has cognitive impairment and their partner was compensating, deficits may now be more pronounced, or perhaps apparent to you for the first time. If this is the case, arrange through their primary physician for a geriatric assessment. Research home supports such as telephone reassurance services, therapeutic day care programs and home health services that offer personal care, homemaking, nursing, dietary consultation, physical and occupational therapy and social work. A live-in caregiver is another option if finances permit. If your relative needs more help than community programs can provide and the cost of private-pay services is prohibitive, options include moving them in with you or another family member.
If feelings of isolation and loneliness are the main concern, your relative may wish to consider taking in a boarder, sharing accommodations with a relative or friend, relocating to an active adult community or, if their health is frail, moving into a retirement home. They should not make such a major decision hastily, though - encourage them to carefully consider their options.
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We are at an unprecedented time as a society and as a state. For various reasons, there currently are four distinct generations of people in the workforce. Depending on an organization's size, you may find people of many different generations working side by side in the same division, on the same project or even doing the same job. Generations are shaped by the times in which they develop. Political a n d e c o n o m i c factors, scientific and technological a d v a n c e s , a n d even t r ends in entertainment give each generation a unique set of values, interests and needs.
For the most part, people want to be seen as individuals and judged by their own actions, but we often can't change the assumptions others make of us based on our age. What we can do is understand the characteristics attached to each generation and how those play out in the workplace.
There are four distinct generations of people in the workforce:
People born before 1946 are considered the "mature" or "veteran" generation, and Fortune magazine estimates there are about 11 million of them in the current U.S. workforce. They grew up during the Great
Depression and World War II and are generally seen as dedicated, hard workers who are willing to sacrifice for the common good. They respect authority and strive for conformity. They are patient and can accept delayed reward. They follow rules and put duty before pleasure. While
most in this generation are retired, those that remain in the workplace usually are in positions of authority or are working because they want to, giving them a unique perspective.
The Baby Boomers were born from 1946 to 1964 and, at 62 million strong, comprise 45% of the modern workforce. They saw the prosperity of the 1950s and the social upheaval of the 1960s and 70s. They are generally seen as more individually focused than the generation before them. They are optimists who value personal gratification and growth. They are interested in health and wellness and maintaining a sense of youth. They are drawn to teams and being involved in
meaningful causes.Generation X was born between
1965 and 1980 and are the second largest group of workers, with about 44 million currently in the workforce. Many in this generation came of age as their parents were being forced out of their jobs due to corporate
downsizing, so they tend to have much different attitudes
about workplace loyalty and authority than previous generations. They value diversity a n d b a l a n c e . T h e y e m b r a c e t e c h n o l o g y . They a l so a r e seen as informal and interested in deriving enjoyment from what they do.
People born after 1980 are referred
to as Generation Y or the Millennial Generation. They represent the fastest-growing segment of the workforce. They grew up with technology like the Internet and e-mail, and many of them knew how to
navigate the World Wide Web before they could read. They have a global perspective and strive to not only balance work and life, but interweave the two. They are optimistic, like the baby boomers, believe in civic duty like the matures and are confident like Generation X. Generally, they are social and value diversity, morality, and street smarts.
And, more change is coming. The youngest people entering the workforce were born in 1994 and will be shaped by events of the last two decades, including the widespread political scandals, the rise of terrorism and a global recession. We are only beginning to understand what impact this will have on the workforce.
While many of us don't feel that we are fairly described by the generational label given to us, we do tend to judge others by theirs. Stereotypes give us some perspective to understand people we don't know as individuals. It's when stereotypes are held above the individual's actions that they become a problem. Understanding the assumptions made about you will help you shape your actions to change or reinforce others' opinions of you and shake negative stereotypes.
Stereotypes Explain Us but May Not Define Us
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Trish’s Dishes
Here’s a new recipe that would be great at your next party! I know I am going to try it very soon!
8 oz. sour cream8 oz. cream cheese16 oz. grated cheddar cheese4 oz. chopped green chiliesGreen onion chopped (optional)1 cup ham (cubed)½ lb. cooked bacon, chopped1 hard round fresh bread loaf,
hollowed outMix first 7 ingredients and
put into bread loaf. Bake at 350° uncovered for one hour. Served with cubed leftover bread from loaf and/or tortilla chips.
Can you believe it is September already? Where does the time go? It seems like only a few weeks ago I was planting flowers and scrubbing my patio furniture and now I am sweeping a trickle of leaves from my front porch and turning the outside lights on at 8:00pm. Yes it is true…the older we get…the faster time flies…even when we are not having fun.
As we turn the page into fall, I want to believe it comes as a welcome to most of us. Oh sure, there’s that leaf raking thing that’s a pain and the closing up of pools and patios... but wow! The beauty of those colorful changing leaves and the smell of them burning somewhere in the neighborhood. Oh the simple joy of donning a sweater and venturing outside with a hot cup of cocoa to enjoy the fall scenery.
As mums and pumpkins start to replace petunias and geraniums on front porches, so too do our appetites yearn for different foods. Gone like an 85 degree July day, is our taste for summer salads, ice cream drinks and shrimp on the Barbie, replaced by foods and desserts…fresh from the oven. Area gardens are offering up the last of their seasonal goods and fall pickings in abundance and local apple orchards will be in full swing in a week or two. Fresh apple cider is right around the corner!
So…as the leaves start to fall, local football teams gear up for the season and you wake to the sound of big yellow school buses rolling down your street, pull out all your favorite fall recipes and let’s get started. Following are some great fall recipes you might like to try.
A pie for dinner instead of dessert!
1 frozen pie dough crust, rolled out into a 9 or 10 inch pie pan
2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled & sliced thin
1 med. Onion, chopped1 tsp. sugar3 tbsp. butter¾ lbs. sweet Italian sausage
(remove casings)1 tbsp. minced garlic2 cups shredded provolone
cheese1 cup ricotta cheese¼ cup feta cheese2eggs, slightly beatenPreheat oven to 425 degrees.
Line the inside of a pie shell with heavy aluminum foil, pressing dough against the sides. Bake for 8 minutes. Remove foil; poke the bottom of the pie crust with a fork to create air vents. Return crust to oven and bake for an additional 4 minutes, or until crust begins to brown. Remove from oven and let cool. Reduce oven temp. to 350 degrees. Melt butter in a large skillet on medium heat. Add apples, onions and sugar and cook, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes, adding the garlic during the last minute. Transfer the mixture to a separate bowl. Increase the heat to medium high and in the same skillet add the Italian sausage. Cook until sausage is browned on all side and is cooked through. Remove sausage from skillet and drain excess fat. In a medium size bowl, mix together the cheeses and beaten egg. Place sausage on the bottom of the pre-baked pie crust. Layer the cooked apple/onion mixture over the sausage. Pour the cheese/egg mixture evenly over the layered pie making sure that it covers the pie. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving
Quick, easy and semi-healthy…what else could we ask for?
2 medium acorn squash, halved3 cups water1/2 cup maple syrup4 tbsp. brown sugar1 tsp. ground cinnamon½ tsp. ground ginger½ tsp. saltPreheat oven to 350 degrees.
Scoop out and discard seeds from squash. Place cut side down in a 13x9-in. baking dish; add water. Bake, uncovered for 45 minutes. Drain water from pan and turn squash cut side up. Combine syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger and salt and pour into squash halves. Bake uncovered for10 minutes or until glaze is heated through.
A tart twist on an everyday Pork Roast!
1 tsp. salt1/2 tsp. pepper1 boneless rolled pork loin roast
(app. 3 lbs.)1 cup jellied cranberry sauce½ cup orange juice1/4 cup packed brown sugarCombine salt and pepper; rub
over the roast. Place roast, fat side up, on a rack in a greased roasting pan. Bake uncovered at 350° for 40 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the cranberry sauce, orange juice and brown sugar in a saucepan; cook over medium heat until cranberry sauce is melted. Drizzle a fourth of the glaze over roast. Bake 20 minutes longer, basting frequently with remaining glaze. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Warm remaining glaze to serve with roast.
2 cup s applesauce2 cups milk1 cup packed brown sugar5 to 6 eggs (beaten) 1 tsp. vanilla extract1 tsp. ground cinnamon 8-10 cups cubed day-old bread 1 cup chopped peeled apple1 cup chopped walnuts1 cup whipped topping1 cup caramel ice cream top-
pingIn a large bowl, combine the
applesauce, milk, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla and cinnamon. Fold in bread cubes and apple; let stand for 15 minutes or until bread is softened. Pour into a 9x13 baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake uncovered at 325° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Serve warm with whipped topping and caramel topping. Refrig-erate leftovers.
For all you snickerdoodle lovers out there…this is fabulous!
1 pkg. white cake mix 1 cup 2% milk 1/2 cup sour cream6 tbsp. butter, melted3 eggs2-1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon1-1/2 tsp. vanilla extractFROSTING:1 cup butter, softened5 cups confectioners’ sugar2 tbsp. 2% milk1 tsp. ground cinnamon1 tsp. vanilla extract1 tbsp. cinnamon-sugarIn a large bowl, combine the
first 7 ingredients; beat on low for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Transfer to two greased and floured 9-in. round cake pans. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the middle comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes, move from pans to wire racks to cool completely. In a large bowl, beat butter until fluffy. Add the confectioners’ sugar, milk, cinnamon and extract; beat until smooth. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar. Store in the refrigerator.
Cheesy Baked dip
maple Glazed Acorn Squash
Trish’s DishesBy Trish Fielding
Trish’s Dishes
Cranberry Pork
Roast
Apple & Sausage
Pie
Snickerdoodle
Cake Caramel Apple Bread Pudding
Food for Thought:
Autumn mornings: sunshine and crisp air, birds and calmness,
year’s end and day’s beginnings. ~Terri Guillemets
Food for Thought:
Autumn mornings: sunshine and crisp air, birds and calmness,
year’s end and day’s beginnings. ~Terri Guillemets
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WANTED ESTATE CARS – also buying low mileage old cars, trucks, corvettes! Give me a call when you want to sell what’s sitting in your garage. Frank 330-506-9389
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Professor Plum with a Rope in
the Library
Senior Scene
PLACES TO GO...THINGS TO DO...PEOPLE TO SEE We Could All Use Some Good Humor
Sisters’ Silver
Sneakers
Brick-a-Brac
‘TILL DEATH DO WE PART - MURDER/MYSTERY DINNER
Will Sophia and Glenn have a long lasting marriage? Come to our “mock” wedding reception where one of the bridal party will not be leaving the same way they came. You will be
able to help the detectives solve the crime!
Thursday, September 26, 2013 5:30pm to 8:30pm at Saxon Club, 710 South Meridian Road.
For more information and tickets, visit our website at www.darkshadowghosttours.com or call 1-800-657-4319
We Are The Champions
St. William Church Fall Trunk Sale
It's a one-day garage sale from the trunk of your car! Saturday, September 14th from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at St. William Church Parking Lot - 5431 Mahoning Ave. in Champion, Ohio.
Refreshments available; selling books, media; baked goods; and mums. For more information contact Debi Hayes 330-847-6556
The Mahoning Valley Historical Society is hosting a free Founders Day Open House at the Arms Family Museum on Sunday September 15th from 1-5 p.m., in celebration of the Society’s 138th anniversary. The museum will be open for tours, the education staff will have indoor and outdoor games and activities for all
ages and Executive Director Bill Lawson will lead a historic walking tour of Wick Avenue at 1:30 p.m.
Refreshments, including Good Humor ice cream bars, will be available. For more information, call the Society at 330-743-2589 or visit www.mahoninghistory.org.
“Survivor’s Bloom” Fashion Show Dedicated to Fundraising for Yellow Brick Place
A future cancer wellness center in the Mahoning Valley moves closer to becoming a reality with the support of the community. Yellow Brick Place continues to delve into a huge undertaking – building, or renting a space that will help cancer survivors
and those closest to them by offering complementary support and programs. “We believe with the continued volunteer effort of our friends and supporters, we will continue to see growth and dedication to our mission,” says Donna Detwiler, co-founder of “Yellow Brick Place”.
The non-profit organization was founded in 2010 with the help of co-founder Anna Aey. Like Detwiler, Aey is also a cancer survivor and she is committed to giving flight to the dream of helping others with cancer.
The Board Members of the non-profit organization are planning the second annual fashion show fundraiser at Antone’s Banquet Centre on Market Street in Boardman, entitled “Survivor’s Bloom” on Sunday, September 22nd from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. A canned good or non-perishable item will be collected at the door to benefit the St. Vincent DePaul Soup Kitchen. Tickets are $30 per person and include a luncheon and fashions provided by Talbot’s and The Children’s Loft. Tickets can be purchased by calling Donna Detwiler at 330-770-0808 or emailing [email protected]
P h o t o s f o r t h e A n n u a l Columbiana Street Fair Amateur Photography Contest are being accepted at the Columbiana Area Chamber of Commerce office, 328 N. Main Street, Monday-Friday from 9:00am-1:00pm.
Entry forms are available online at www.columbianachamber.com or in the Chamber office. Entry fee is $4 per photo, limit three (3) entries per person, per category. For more information please call 330-482-3822.
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Active seniors seeking an affordable way to exercise and socialize are invited to join the Healthways SilverSneakers® Fitness Program at The Ursuline Center, 4280 Shields Rd. SilverSneakers® is a health, wellness and exercise program for older adults. The Ursuline Center is accepting new participants for the program’s land and water classes there.
“Get fit, have fun, make friends!” is the motto of the national program, and participants at the Canfield location avow that’s just what they do.
The strong social benefits created through SilverSneakers® are important as well. “There’s a lot of camaraderie. If anyone is sick or misses a class, everyone wants to know where they are,” Moylan states. “Some of them go out to have breakfast afterwards.”
The hour-long land classes, during which participants exercise seated and/or standing, are offered Mondays and Wednesdays at both 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. The low-impact water exercise classes are offered at 10:45 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. “Some do both the land and water classes,” observes Sister Mary Ellen, “some do only one.”
“If participants’ insurance covers it, the insurance will pay for 10 visits a month -- swimming and land exercises,” she reports. “People can also be self pay, which is $3 per land class and $4 per swimming class. They only pay when they come.”
SilverSneakers® offers cardio exercises as well as those to improve strength and range of movement, but participants adjust their motion to accommodate physical limitations.
SilverSneakers® is designed for people ages 55 and older, but participants in The Ursuline Center classes, Sister Mary Ellen reports, range from ages 50 to 90 and include singles and married couples.
"The pa r t i c ipan t s o f the SilverSneakers® program here at the Motherhouse are a blessing and a gift to the Sisters,” says Sister Therese Ann Rich, program coordinator.
“Our lives are filled with friendship, play, joy, pain, and the prayer of those who enter into our home."
People interested in participating should contact Sister Therese Ann Rich at 330-792-7636 ext. 201 or [email protected].
Riding Along In my Automobile
Trumbull County Probate Court/ Senior Court AARP Driver’s Safety Program offers a certified instructor to provide a review of driving skills and techniques as well as strategies to help seniors adjust to physical changes that may affect their driving ability. $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members. Class will be held at the Austintown Senior Center on October 18 from 10am to 2pm. Refreshments and lunch will be served. Call to reserve your place 330-953-1416 or 330-675-2521. Co-sponsored by the Austintown and Mahoning County Sheriff Senior Services Unit.
Retrouvaille of Youngstown, a peer ministry that helps troubled marriage relationships will hold a weekend marriage workshop Oct. 25-27 at the Villa Maria Educational and Spiri tual i ty Center, 2105 Evergreen Road, Pulaski, Pa. For more information, call 330-979-7787 or log onto helpourmarriage.com
Peer Presure
6th Annual Women's Leadership Conference. September 27, 8:30 am to 1:30 pm. YWCA of Youngstown. 25 W.Rayen Avenue.
The Keynote address Women in the 21st Century will be given by Stephanie Hunter.
Will also cover topics such as Champagne Shopping on a Beer Budget, Working from Home, Women in Manufacturing, Investing In Your Future, How to be a (Shameless) Social Media Self-Promoter, and Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) Healthcare Reform.
The event will also include a basket raffle, door prizes, networking opportunities, and resource and vendor tables.
Breakfast and Lunch are also included. Registration ends September 20. For more information call the YWCA at 330-746-6361
A meetin’ Of The
Womens
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The Catholic Men's Fellowship of the Diocese of Youngstown will hold an informational meeting for Diocesan Parish men representatives on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the St. Dominic Parish Center, 77 E. Lucius Ave., Youngstown. The meeting's theme will be the New Evangelization and the role of the Catholic Men's Fellowship.
Keynote speaker will be Fr. Nicholas Shori, director of the Diocese office of Evangelization.
Other speakers will be Catholic Men's Fellowship directors Mark Izzo and Bryan Maschgan. The final session of the meeting will be a panel of Catholic men witnessing how their lives have been transformed into becoming spiritual leaders.
For info call 330-501-9377
Dr. Adolfo Roitman, Curator of the Shrine of the Book, Israel Museum, Jerusalem. Monday, September 16 at 12 pm. Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown. Cost: $5 in advance, $8 day of (Includes lunch). Please make a reservation to attend at 330-746-3250 x195.
Dr. Adolfo Roitman is curator of the Shrine of the Book, which houses the remarkable Dead Sea Scroll collection at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem, one of the world's leading archaeological museums.
Dr. Roitman lectures widely about the Dead Sea Scrolls. He is also the author of numerous books about the Dead Sea Scrolls including The Sectarians from Qumran: Daily Life of the Essenes, Envisioning the Temple. Scrolls, Stones and Symbols, and A Day at Qumran: The Dead Sea Sect and Its Scrolls.
The following are available t h ro u g h Tr u m b u l l M e m o r i a l Hospital
“WE CARE” PROGRAMFriday’s, September 6th, 13th,
20th and 27th. 9am – Noon, 1 – 4 pm. Conference Room B – Support Group for family & friends – covering various topics & needs. Call 330-841-1917 for additional information.
DIABETES DAY GROUPMonday & Tuesday, September
9 th and 10th (2 :00-3:00pm). Wednesday & Thursday, September 11th and 12th (1:30-3:00pm)
Class meets in Diabetes Room 905. Call Diabetes Department at 330-841-9689 to register. Physician referral required.
W O M E N ’ S C A N C E R JOURNEY SUPPORT GROUP
Wednesday, September 11. 6:30pm – 7:30pm TMH Medical Professional Building, 1353 East Market Street - Warren. Cancer Center Waiting Room. Open to all cancer patients. No registration required. For additional info call 330-841-1962.
OHIO’S CHOICE HOSPICE SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, September 17, 10 – 11:30 am. Chapel at Trumbull Memorial Hospital.
Support group for those who have lost a loved one. Call 330-980-7561 for additional information.
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOC. MEETING
Wednesday, September 18. 10:00am – 12:00pm. Conference Room F – For additional information, call Erin at 330-533-3300.
CANCER SUPPORTWednesday, Sep. 18, 6:30pm –
7:30pm. TMH Medical Professional Building, 1353 East Market Street - Cancer Center Waiting Room. Open to all cancer patients. No registration.
DIABETES SUPPORTMonday, September 19, 1:00pm –
2:00pm - Conference Room F - Ground floor. No registration required.
SENIOR CIRCLE LUNCH & LEARN
Wednesday, September 25. 12 Noon. Meeting Rooms 1-2-3. Pyongsoo D. Yoon, M.D., Board Certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon, will talk about “CardiacCare in our Community”.
Call 330-841-5665 by Monday, September 23rd to register.
The Rat Pack ReturnsTony Trolio’s Ciao Promotions
will present the return of The Rat Pack on Saturday Sept. 21st at the Georgetown in Youngstown.
Suzanne Goulet will be doing her tribute to Judy Garland. She has been voted as the best Liza Minnelli impersonator performing today.
The last six shows sold out two months in advance. The shows all
include dinner with a cash bar.There is a Group & Senior
Citizen Discount price. Call 330-757-2779 for more information.
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PLACES TO GO...THINGS TO DO...PEOPLE TO SEE Judy, Judy, Judy
HMHP will hold blood drives at all four of the Shepherd of the Valley communities and the At Home With Shepherd Home Health/Corporate offices during the month of September.
The blood drives are open to the public. No appointment is necessary.
o Shepherd of the Valley -
Boardman: September 10th - 7148 West Blvd, Boardman
o Shepherd of the Valley – Poland: September 12th - 301 W. Western Reserve Rd., Poland
o Shepherd of the Valley – Howland: September 17th - 4100 North River Road, NE, Warren
o Shepherd of the Valley – Niles: September 19th - 1500 McKinley Ave., Niles
o At Home With Shepherd Home Health: September 25th - 5525 Silica Road, Austintown
• 10a.m.-3p.m. at all locations
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Beeghly Oaks is sponsoring a Craft Show/Bake Sale on September 14. 6505 Market St. Boardman, Ohio. Located behind Akron Children’s Hospital. 330-884-2300.
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You Never Walk
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p.m. Our Living with Stroke support group meets at Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital in the Boardroom on the first Thursday of every month. All stroke survivors and their families are welcome to attend. For information, call 330.841.3891.
Tuesday, September 10 - 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Cancer Caregiver Support Group – The group meets the second Tuesday of the month at Northside Medical Center, Building B. All caregivers are welcome. Call Joyce at 330-652-0071 for more information.
Monday, September 16 - Myeloma Family Support Group serves adults, their adult friends and family members that have been diagnosed with the disease. Meetings on the third Monday of the month at Denny’s, 4020 Belmont Ave. For more information, call 330.770.0808.
Thursday, September 19 - 6:30 p.m.—8p.m. The Insight Group is a survivor and family education/intervention program and a support group that serves patients who have had a brain injury and their families. This month; “Managing stress & intense emotions.” In the Hillside Hospital Boardroom. 330-841-3893."
With A Little Help From my Friends
It’s time for the monthly card game at Shepherd of the Valley- Poland, 301 W. Western Reserve Road, Poland. Card players of all kinds are invited to play on Wednesday, September 25th from 12pm and 4pm.
A box lunch will be available for $6.00. Box lunch orders are needed by Tuesday, September 17th.
To place an order or for more info. call 330-726, 7110, ext. 0.
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Victorian Opens 22nd Season with Classic Comedy
The Victorian Players, at 702 Mahoning Avenue, will open their 22nd Theatre Season with the classic Thornton Wilder comedy, The Matchmaker. Set in Yonkers, New York, this rousing tale served as the basis for the long running Broadway musical Hello, Dolly, which starred Carol Channing.
The Matchmaker will open on Friday, September 13 for a three week-end run through September 29. Performances at 7:30 pm with Sunday matinees starting at 2pm. Adult tickets are $12 with student and senior tickets being $9. Reservations can be made by calling 330-746-5455.
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