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Transcript of Lancaster County 50plus Senior News December 2014
Andy Leh in front of one of his historic homersquos seven fireplaces (six in working order) The 1798 home is the perfect setting for Lehrsquos extensive antiques collection
She Took a Callfrom Churchillpage 8
Niagara FallsrsquoNew Yearrsquos Bashpage 12
Inside
By Rebecca Hanlon
Andy Lehrsquos fascination with antiques started as a teenagerIn the summer of 1972 construction crews were digging along a nearby
street when they discovered what was left of a glass-recycling facility Theworking men would leave at 4 pm and the local kids would jump in thepit digging until dark to collect the unwanted bottles for themselves
ldquoIt was a summer fad for most kids but it stuck with merdquo said Leh now56
It was the start of a 42-year-long obsession with antiques Even as a youngboy Leh remembers spending hours in his grandparentsrsquo basement rootingthrough boxes and examining random itemsmdashfrom glasses to stoneware andfurniture
When he started digging up bottles in the streets of his neighborhood heunknowingly dug up history
If he found bottles he didnrsquot want or duplicates he would sell them tofriends
At 16 Lehrsquos father let him drive the family station wagon to the fleamarket to sell the bottles using the profits to buy better ones
By early high school his collection was worth several thousand dollarsldquoMy dad thought I was crazyrdquo Leh said ldquoHe was angry with me for
wasting my money on frivolous stuff Now he stands back and smiles
Historic Home Now Houses Collection
of Local Antiques
A TreasureChest of Stories
Lancaster County Edition December 2014 Vol 20 No 12
please see TREASURE page 21
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2 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
The Beauty in Nature
Clyde McMillan-Gamber
The duck-like grebes are built likeboats for floating on waterIndividuals of each kind have a
fleshy lobe on each toe that helps themswim on the surface and under water
Grebesrsquo legs are far back on theirbodies for optimum power whenswimming But those birds are almosthelpless on land They need to run acrosslong stretches of water while rapidlyflapping their wings to take off from it
Three species of grebesmdashpied-billedhorned and red-neckedmdashuncommonlypass through southeastern Pennsylvaniain fall and again in spring None of thosespecies nests here but a few individualsof each kind winter here wherever thereis open water to catch fish
Pied-billed grebes arrive in this area inOctober and a few stay the winterAbout the size of blue jays they arebrown with short stocky necks andbeaks They winter mostly on fresh
waterways andimpoundmentsin thesoutheasternUnited Statesnorth tosouthernPennsylvania
Hornedgrebes are a bitlarger thanpied-bills Theyare dark on topand have longnecks white chinsand throats andthin bills Thisspecies wintersmostly on saltwaterestuaries along theAtlantic Pacificand Gulf coastsbut also on
freshwater riversand lakes
Red-neckedgrebes are evenlarger thanhorned grebesThey are darkwith long necksand beaks andwhite chins Theywinter mostly onsaltwater alongthe Atlantic and
Pacific coasts butalso on freshwaterwaterways andimpoundments
All species ofgrebes float on thesurface of a lakeriver or estuarywhen at rest andbetween fishing
forays Usually they are way out on thewater
They dive under water where they usetheir lobed feet to swim after small fishto eat When successful they come tothe surface to swallow their victimswhole and headfirst and then dive formore prey
All grebe species lay their half-dozeneggs on floating marsh vegetation amongplants emerging from shallow water bythe shores of impoundments Pied-billsraise young in much of the UnitedStates Horned and red-necked grebesrear youngsters in northwestern NorthAmerica including into Alaska
Watch for grebes this winter and intonext spring in the local area These fish-catching birds add more intrigue to theirwatery habitats
Clyde McMillan-Gamber is a retiredLancaster County Parks naturalist
Locally Wintering Grebes
Red-necked grebe with young
Horned grebe with baby
www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 3
Woodward Hill Cemetery
501 S Queen St Lancaster
(717) 872-1750
Steinmetz Coins amp Currency Inc
350 Centerville Road Lancaster
(717) 299-1211
Advanced Denture Center
39 E Main St Ephrata
(717) 721-3004
Dental Health Associates
951 Rohrerstown Road Lancaster
(717) 394-9231
Lancaster Denture Center
951 Rohrerstown Road Lancaster
(717) 394-3773
Smoketown Family Dentistry
2433 C Old Philadelphia Pike Smoketown
(717) 291-6035
Central PA Poison Center
(800) 521-6110
Office of Aging
(717) 299-7979 or (800) 801-3070
Lancaster County Office of Aging
(717) 299-7979
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
510 Centerville Road Lancaster
(717) 898-1900
Internal Revenue Service
(717) 291-1994
Richard H Heisey Funeral Home
216 S Broad St Lititz
(717) 626-2464
Regional Gastroenterology Associates of
Lancaster (RGAL)
2104 Harrisburg Pike Lancaster
694 Good Drive Suite 23 Lancaster
4140 Oregon Pike Ephrata
(717) 544-3400
Alzheimerrsquos Association
(717) 651-5020
American Cancer Society
(717) 397-3744
American Diabetes Association
(888) DIABETES
American Heart Association
(717) 393-0725
American Lung Association
(717) 397-5203 or (800) LungUSA
American Red Cross
(717) 299-5561
Arthritis Foundation
(717) 397-6271
Building You LLC
804 New Holland Ave Lancaster
(888) 769-3992
Consumer Information
(888) 878-3256
CONTACT Helpline
(717) 652-4400
Disease and Health Risk
(888) 232-3228
Domestic Violence
(800) 799-7233
Flu or Influenza
(888) 232-3228
Interventional Vein amp Vascular Institute
6 N Penryn Road Manheim
(844) 438-4884
Patient Advocates Lancaster
(717) 884-8011
Hearing and Ear Care Center LLC
806 W Main St Mount Joy
(717) 653-6300
Pennsylvania Office for the Deaf and Hard
of Hearing
(800) 233-3008 VTTY
CoolTrains
106 W Main St Landisville
(717) 898-7119
Connections at Home VIA Willow Valley
(717) 299-5673
Senior Helpers
1060 S State St Suite E Ephrata
(717) 738-0588
Visiting Angels Living Assistance Services
Serving Lancaster and surrounding
counties
(717) 393-3450
Eastwood Village Homes LLC
102 Summers Drive Lancaster
(717) 397-3138
Marietta Senior Apartments
601 E Market St Marietta
(717) 735-9590
Medicare
(800) 633-4227
CVSpharmacy
wwwcvscom
Health Depot Wellness amp Pharmacy
Granite Run Square Lancaster
Pharmacy (717) 509-4844
Store (717) 509-4434
Wileyrsquos Pharmacy
Locations in Lancaster Millersville
Quarryville and Strasburg
(717) 898-8804
MaybullGrant Obstetrics amp Gynecology
Women amp Babies Hospital with other
locations in Brownstown Columbia
Elizabethtown Willow Street and Intercourse
(717) 397-8177
Prudential Homesale Services Group
Rocky Welkowitz
(717) 393-0100
Colonial Lodge Community
2015 N Reading Road Denver
(717) 336-5501
TLC Ladies
(717) 228-8764
Transition Solutions for Seniors
Rocky Welkowitz
(717) 615-6507
Wells Contemplative Solutions
255 Butler Ave Suite 301-B Lancaster
(717) 208-3633
Passport Information
(877) 487-2778
Lebanon VA Medical Center
1700 S Lincoln Ave Lebanon
(717) 228-6000 or (800) 409-8771
RSVP of Capital Region Inc
(717) 847-1539
RSVP Lancaster County
(717) 847-1539
RSVP Lebanon County
(717) 454-8956
RSVP York County
(443) 619-3842
Building You LLC
804 New Holland Ave Lancaster
(888) 769-3992
Retirement Communities
Cemeteries
Healthcare Consultants Womenrsquos Services
Volunteer Opportunities
Spirituality
Gastroenterology
Coins amp Currency
Veterans Services
Hearing Services
Dental Services
Health amp Medical Services
Entertainment
Pharmacies
Travel
Senior Move Management
Real Estate
Physicians mdash OBGYN
Insurance
Housing
Home Care Services
Funeral Directors
Financial Services
Employment
Emergency Numbers
Hobbies
Resource DirectoryThis Resource Directory recognizes advertisers who have made
an extended commitment to your health and well-being
Not an all-inclusive list of advertisers in your area
4 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
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Christianne RuppEDITOR 50PLUS PUBLICATIONS
Megan Joyce
ART DEPARTMENTPROJECT COORDINATOR
Renee McWilliamsPRODUCTION ARTIST
Janys Cuffe
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTACCOUNT EXECUTIVESAngie McComsey Jacoby
Amy KiefferRanee Shaub Miller
ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVES
Christina CardamoneKristy NeideighBUSINESS INTERNS
Mariah K HammacherChristopher Lee-Jimenez
SALES amp EVENT COORDINATOR
Eileen CulpEVENTS MANAGER
Kimberly Shaffer
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Loren Gochnauer
ADMINISTRATIONBUSINESS MANAGER
Elizabeth Duvall
Dear Savvy SeniorI understand that there are several
types of flu vaccines being offered toseniors this flu season What can youtell me about themndash Cautious Senior
Dear CautiousDepending on your health age
and personal preference therersquos abuffet of flu shots available toseniors this flu season along withtwo vaccinations for pneumonia thatyou should consider getting too
Flu Shot OptionsJust as they do every year the
Centers for Disease Control andPrevention (CDC) recommends aseasonal flu shot to almost everyonebut itrsquos especially important forseniors who are at higher risk ofdeveloping serious flu-relatedcomplications
The flu puts more than 200000people in the hospital each year andkills around 24000mdash90 percent ofwhom are seniors Herersquos therundown of the different options
bull Standard (trivalent) flu shot Thistried-and-true shot thatrsquos beenaround for more than 30 yearsprotects against three strains ofinfluenza This yearrsquos versionprotects against the two common Astrains (H1N1 and H3N2) and oneinfluenza B virus
bull Quadrivalent flu shot Thisvaccine which was introduced lastyear protects against four types of
influenzamdashthe same three strains asthe standard flu shot plus anadditional B-strain virus
bull High-dose flu shot Designedspecifically for seniors age 65 andolder this vaccine called theFluzone High-Dose has four timesthe amount of antigen as a regularflu shot does which creates astronger immune response for betterprotection
But be aware that the high-doseoption may also be more likely tocause side effects includingheadache muscle aches and fever
bull Intradermal flu shot If you donrsquotlike needles the intradermal shot is anice option because it uses a tiny116-inch-long micro-needle toinject the vaccine just under theskin rather than deeper in themuscle like standard flu shots Thistrivalent vaccine is recommendedonly to those ages 18 to 64
To locate a vaccination site thatoffers these flu shots visitwwwvaccinesgov and type in yourZIP code
Yoursquoll also be happy to know thatif yoursquore a Medicare beneficiary PartB will cover 100 percent of the costsof any flu shot as long as yourdoctor health clinic or pharmacyagrees not to charge you more thanMedicare pays
Private health insurers are alsorequired to cover standard flu shotshowever yoursquoll need to check withyour provider to see if they cover the
other vaccination options
Pneumonia VaccinesThe other important vaccination
the CDC recommends to seniorsespecially this time of year are thepneumococcal vaccines forpneumonia An estimated 900000people in the US get pneumococcalpneumonia each year and it killsaround 5000
This year the CDC isrecommending that all seniors 65 orolder get two separate vaccineswhich is a change of decades-oldadvice The vaccines are Prevnar 13and Pneumovax 23 Previously onlyPneumovax 23 was recommendedfor seniors
Both vaccines which areadministered just once work indifferent ways to provide maximumprotection
If you havenrsquot yet received anypneumococcal vaccine you shouldget the Prevnar 13 first followed byPneumovax 23 six to 12 monthslater But if yoursquove already beenvaccinated with Pneumovax 23 youshould get Prevnar 13 at least oneyear later
Medicare currently covers onlyone pneumococcal vaccine per olderadult If yoursquore paying out of pocketyou can expect to pay around $50 to$85 for Pneumovax 23 and around$120 to $150 for Prevnar 13
Jim Miller is a regular contributor tothe NBC Today show and author ofThe Savvy Senior Bookwwwsavvyseniororg
Vaccination Options forSeniors this Flu Season
Savvy Senior
Jim Miller
Keep Stress in Check during the HolidaysThe holidays should be a joyous
time for family and friends butthey can be stressful if you feelstretched too thin
Donrsquot let the pressure bring youdown Here are some helpful hintsfor keeping your stress levels undercontrol during what should be afun and relaxing time
Pay attention to your moodRecognize the signs of stress suchas irritability and anxiety Avoidthese by getting a handle on thingsinstead of just letting them happen
Set reasonable limits Allowyourself to say ldquonordquo Be realisticabout what you can and cannot doduring this busy month
Watch your diet Overindulging in
holiday treats can affect your moodSugar overload will make yousluggish for example and thestimulating effect of caffeine maymake you overanxious
Exercise Take a walk or visit thegym regularly Not only will itcombat the extra calories yoursquoreconsuming but yoursquoll also relievetension and get some relaxation
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Serving Lancaster County for over 30 Yearscopy 2014 BHH Affiliates LLC An independently owned and operated franchisee of BHH Affiliates LLC Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
and the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices symbol are registered service marks of HomeServices of America Increg Equal Housing Opportunity
Moving Yourself or
Moving Mom amp Dad
You Can Count on
Rocky
Dedicated to Making Older Adult Transitions Easier
More Economical and Lower in Stress
We Can
bull Organize and Implement the Entire Move
bull Create a Floor Plan for Your New Residence
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bull Work with Estates
bull Provide Specialized Services Tailored to Your Needs
(717) 295-HOME
Please Call for a FREE Information Packet
Rochelle ldquoRockyrdquo WelkowitzFounder
Direct Line (717) 615-6507
Need a Speakerfor Your Group
Let Rocky Share Her 30 Yearsof Downsizing Expertise
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As On-Line Publishers Inc sees the conclusion of yet another year weare grateful to our dedicated staff loyal readers and supportiveadvertisers who have all enabled us to continue to grow in our missionto serve the mind heart and spirit of the 50+ community We wish to thank each of you for helping to make 50plus Senior News
a fun interesting and unique source of information and entertainmentfor our readers in Central PennsylvaniaAt this special time of giving thanks and reminiscing the staff of
On-Line Publishers wishes you our friends warmest holiday wishes
Happy Holidays
Shevita is a playful and very friendly 7-year-old pittie mix who is excited to joinan active and fun-loving family Sheenjoys going on walks trips to the parkand meeting new friends
Shevita is the kind of gal who thrives ina family setting She is in her elementwhen surrounded by people and she likesthe company of other dogs too Herprevious owners report that she is housetrained spayed and up to date on hervaccinations
Shevita may have a little extra gray onher muzzle but this lively pup is certainly
no couch potato She is ready to get started on the best and mostfun years of her life in a family who makes her feel very loved
and cared for Shevita ID No 23940779For more information please contact the
Humane League of Lancaster County at (717)393-6551
Humane League Pet of the Month
Shevita
In todayrsquos healthcare environmentyou need your own advocate
Anne L Miller RN BSN MHAPrivate Patient Advocate
What can a private advocate do for you or your loved one
We provide RN bedside-monitoring in hospitals and nursing homesto keep you safe from hospital-acquired infections and errors
We can accompany you to your physician appointments to askquestions about your treatment options
We research clinical trials and review your medical records andhospital bills
We will present all of your options not just those offered by yourdoctor or hospital
Our only goal is creating the best outcome for youmdashnot creatingprofits for a provider or facility
bullbullbullbullbull
7178848011wwwPatientAdvocatesLancastercom
We will focus on you and only youLet us help give you peace of mind
Available forSpeakingEngagements
6 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
Bethany Village mdash MapleWood325 Wesley Drive bull Mechanicsburg PA 17055717-766-0279 bull wwwBethanyVillageorg
Total AL andor PC Beds 100Assisted Living Residence YesPrivate 100Private Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service YesHealth Fee-for-Service Available Yes
Alzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted YesComments One-bedroom suitessecured memory supportneighborhood skilled nursing ndash The Oaks
Homewood at Plum Creek425 Westminster Avenue bull Hanover PA 17331717-637-4166 bull wwwhomewoodcom
Total AL andor PC Beds 98Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private NoPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes
Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care NoRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments Excellent care in a lovelyenvironment Call to schedule a visit
Longwood Manor Personal Care amp Memory Care2760 Maytown Road bull Maytown PA 17550717-426-0033 bull wwwlongwoodassistedcom
Total AL andor PC Beds 144Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private YesPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted YesShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit YesPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center NoMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service No
Health Fee-for-Service Available NoAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted YesComments Beautiful homelikeenvironment nestled in the heartland ofLancaster County Specializing in memorysupport One-time community fee only
The listings with a shaded background have additional information about their center in a display advertisement in this edition
Assisted Living ResidencesPersonal Care Homes
This is not an all-inclusive list of agencies and providers These advertisers are eager to provide additional information about their services
Colonial Lodge Community2015 North Reading Road bull Denver PA 17519717-336-5501 bull wwwcoloniallodgepacom
Total AL andor PC Beds 70Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private YesPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted YesShort-term Lease NoEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes
Health Fee-for-Service Available NoAlzheimerrsquos Care NoRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments SSI depends onavailability A veteran-approvedldquohome for heroesrdquo facility all in abeautiful rural setting
Homeland Center1901 North Fifth Street bull Harrisburg PA 17102717-221-7727 bull wwwhomelandcenterorg
Total AL andor PC Beds 50Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private NoPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit YesPartTotally Refundable YesOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes
Health Fee-for-Service Available NoAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted YesComments Exemplary care in a caringbeautiful environment has beenprovided for more than 140 years Ourcontinuum includes a hospice program
Lakeview at Tel Hai Retirement Community1200 Tel Hai Circle bull Honey Brook PA 19344610-273-4602 bull wwwtelhaiorg
Total AL andor PC Beds 100Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private YesPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit YesPartTotally Refundable YesOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes
Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted YesComments Come discover a wonderfulfaith-based community that has beenvoted No 1 retirement community byreaders of the Daily Local newspaper
Mennonite Home Communities1520 Harrisburg Pike bull Lancaster PA 17601717-393-1301 bull wwwmennonitehomeorg
Total AL andor PC Beds 150Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private YesPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted YesShort-term Lease NoEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes
Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments Supportive encouragingenvironment Various room types andsuites available Secure memory careoffered
The Middletown Home999 West Harrisburg Pike bull Middletown PA 17057717-944-3351 bull wwwmiddletownhomeorg
Total AL andor PC Beds 64Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private NoPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes
Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care NoRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments Beautifully appointedapartments overlooking the gardenterrace with the safety and security of24-hour nursing care
Serving from theHeart in the Spirit of
Friendship Loveand Truth
www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 7
This is not an all-inclusive list of agencies and providers These advertisers are eager to provide additional information about their services
If you are planning to visit a relativeor friend in a nursing home over theholidays follow these suggestions to
help ensure positive interactions
General Tipsbull Call ahead to the unit where the personresides to find out the best time of day tovisit Plan to visit when you are notrushed for time
bull Bring something with you flowers and avase a photo album a magazine ornewspaper a guestbook for visitors tosign a favorite music CD or a specialfood treat (Check first with staff whetherthe person has any diet restrictions)
bull Position yourself at eye level face toface Ensure you are close enough andspeaking loudly enough that the person
can adequately see and hear you
bull Actively listen to what the person has totell you Express interest in their dailyactivities and allow them to vent theirfeelings about their situation
bull Encourage reminiscing (ldquoRememberwhen helliprdquo) This stimulates the mind andevokes pleasant feelings
bull Tell some jokes or a funny true story orbring in a humorous video to watchtogether
bull If conversation is difficult or impossibleshare news about family friends andcurrent events read aloud or listen tomusic together Sit in the lobby andpeople-watch And learn to becomecomfortable with silence
bull Check the recreational activitiesschedule for special events andaccompany the person you visit to one ofthem
bull Telephone between visits if you canrsquot getin as often as yoursquod like
Ideas for Activitiesbull Watch home movies or rent a favoritemoviemdashperhaps a holiday classic
bull Decorate the room bring in pictures acalendar a sun-catcher for the window aplant special knickknacks or a seasonaldecoration
bull Share a project such as sorting throughfamily photos Look through picturebooks or albums that reflect past interests
bull Write a letter to someone special
bull Play a card game or board game
bull Play a musical instrument
bull Fill out forms such as weekly menustogether
bull Write or tape a family history
bull Make a family collage out of photos
bull Give a manicure apply makeup or sethair
bull Give a hand or foot massage
bull Bring your pet in to visit (find out thefacilityrsquos policy first)
bull Bring children or grandchildren withyou
Lisa M Petsche is a clinical social worker andfreelance writer specializing in eldercare issues
Health Matters
Lisa M Petsche
Make the Holidays a Little BrighterVisit a Care Facility
Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community625 Robert Fulton Highway bull Quarryville PA 17566717-786-7321bull 888-786-7331 bull wwwquarryvillecom
Total AL andor PC Beds 45Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private NoPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease NoEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes
Health Fee-for-Service Available NoAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care NoSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments Quarryville assists inmaintaining independence andpreserving dignity in a safe and secureenvironment
The listings with a shaded background have additional information about their center in a display advertisement in this edition
Assisted Living ResidencesPersonal Care Homes
This is not an all-inclusive list of agencies and providers These advertisers are eager to provide additional information about their services
Pleasant View Retirement Community544 North Penryn Road bull Manheim PA 17545717-665-2445 bull wwwpleasantviewrcorg
Total AL andor PC Beds 96Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private YesPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted YesShort-term Lease NoEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit YesPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes
Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments Three-year private payspending Maintain independence in anenriching and supportive environmentnow offering respite stays
St Annersquos Retirement Community3952 Columbia Avenue West Hempfield Township PA 17512717-285-6112 bull wwwstannesrcorg
Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private NoPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted YesShort-term Lease NoEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit MinimalPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes
Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care NoSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted Pending ApprovalPets Permitted YesComments Select rooms currentlyavailable Call for details
If you would like to be featuredon this important page please contact
your account representativeor call (717) 285-1350
8 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
Toys amp Hobbies11 Years Serving Central PA
Trains bull Models bull Puzzles bull Slot Cars bull Rockets bull Tools
CASH PAID FORTrains Model KiTs and
sloT Cars mdash old or new$ $
(717) 898-7119106 West Main StreetbullLandisville PA 17538
wwwCoolTrainscom
Geraldine (Jeri) Kopf was a nativeof Lancaster who kept herself inshape through her love of
playing sports So when the Womenrsquos Army Corps
(WAC) was formed in World War II shefelt ready to enlist in September 1943and serve her country The fact that shehad a strong background in stenographydidnrsquot hurt
Having women in the Army was verycontroversial at the time But she wasdetermined to go And she was soon onher way to basic training at DaytonaBeach Fla Did she have a tough time inbasic
ldquoNo not at allrdquo she laughs ldquoTheygave us the same training they gave theguys and because of all the sports I hadplayed I was ready for it I enjoyed everyminute of itrdquo
She was then sent to MacDill Field inTampa and was assigned to Headquarters
Company where shehandled public relationsfor the base
ldquoAt MacDill pilotswere being trained to flythe B-26 mediumbomberrdquo she says ldquoIt wassuch an unstable planethat an unbelievablenumber of planes werebeing lost In one 30-daytraining period 15 planescrashed leading to thecatchphrase lsquoA plane aday in Tampa Bayrsquordquo
Fortunately they soonsolved that by adding 6feet of wingspan andupgrading the engines
ldquoThe other bigexcitementrdquo she says ldquowas meeting DonScott who was to become my futurehusband He was a member of the base
band who played all theinstruments as needed Healso had a wonderful voiceand was gifted with perfectpitch
ldquoWe got engaged beforeI shipped out to thePentagon and he went tothe Pacific where he andthe band played at basesthroughout the Pacific
ldquoAt the Pentagon I wasastonished to be put incharge of the OverseasConference Room where Iworked daily with theArmy Chief of StaffGeneral of the ArmyGeorge C Marshall andlater with General of the
Army Dwight D Eisenhower when hebecame Army chief of staff Officiallythe Overseas Conference Room didnrsquot
exist because everything that went inthere was absolutely top secret
ldquoThe room had a thick carpet of deepred with a massive mahogany table andmaps of military facilities around theworld lining the walls My job was to seethat the room was kept in perfect shapeand to manage all contacts with seniorofficers around the world
ldquoWhere messages were to be encodedI arranged that through the Signal CorpsAnd I kept copies of everything that wassaid by anyone and decided for actionLater I saw that copies were then sent toeach general in the meetingrdquo
How did she get selected for such animportant post
ldquoI havenrsquot the slightest ideardquo she saysldquoBut you know the Army They donrsquotexplain what they do They tell you whatyoursquore going to do and you just do itrdquo
What about that call from WinstonChurchill when he shared his
Churchill Told Her How Sorry He Wasto Learn of FDRrsquos Death
Robert D Wilcox
Salute to a Veteran
Pvt 1st Class GeraldineKopf at MacDill Field
Tampa in 1943
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condolences over President Rooseveltrsquospassing Did she expect to be talkingwith a famous man like that
With a little smile she says ldquoNotreally but most of the people I talkedwith regularly were among our mostimportant generals and admirals Andwhen the prime minister called Ienjoyed only a few words with himbefore passing him on to GeneralMarshallrdquo
By January 1946 she was a sergeantand her hitch was over All WACs wereasked to reenlist but she and her fianceacutewere discharged on the same day Jan18 1946 and shortly thereafter weremarried in St Johnrsquos Lutheran Church inLancaster She became Mrs Geraldine(Jeri) Scott and embarked on awonderful 58 years of married life
The Scotts settled down to live inLancaster And she immersed herself in awide range of community activities Oneclose to her heart was serving asexecutive director of the LancasterChapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society
There she came up with the idea of aReadathon during which children wouldldquosolve the mystery of MSrdquo by readingbooks for credit WGAL-TV filmed theskit through which the program waspresented to the local children
That film was sent to the national MSheadquarters who found the film soinspiring that they adopted theReadathon as a national programsending copies of the film to MSchapters across the US
In addition to all her other activitiesin the community in 1991 Scott startedan art gallery that she still runs today
However when asked what she thinkstoday about having actually talked withWinston Churchill so many years agoshe says with a grin ldquoAt that time Ididnrsquot think of it as something sodifferent from what I did every day Butnow I more strongly think of it as aremembrance to be truly cherishedrdquo
Colonel Wilcox flew a B-17 bomber inEurope in World War II
Senior Art Exhibit WinnersAnnounced
The Lancaster County Office ofAging is pleased to announce thewinners in the 21st Annual Senior ArtExhibit The artworks were displayed atthe Lancaster General OutpatientPavilion Oct 21ndash24
Local art professionals judged theexhibit which consisted of works inwatercolor oil pastels acrylicsphotography and mixed media
The winners are
Watercolorbull First ndash Beverly Felter Pretty Pinkbull Second ndash MarjorieManinger Pumpkin Patch
bull Third ndash John Kimmich Bridge on LogCabin Road
Photographybull First ndash Donald Frey Havanabull Second ndash William Lau Paisley Patternsbull Third ndash Tony Harnish Rockford
Pastelbull First ndash Helena Dueck Mother andSon
bull Second ndash Herb Ackerman Venicebull Third ndash Thomas Santosusso Summer
Acrylicsbull First ndash Peggy Stoll Poppinessbull Second ndash Robert Davenport CoveredBridge
bull Third ndash Larry Hostetter The Lost isFound
Oilbull First ndash Beverly Felter Still Life withCrook No 2
bull Second ndash Sylvia Goodling Cherriesand Cream
bull Third ndash Julie Zourides HomewardBound
Mixed Mediabull First ndash Janet Ray Boys Growing UpCirca 1945
bull Second ndash Herb Ackerman 3Generations
bull Third ndash Dottie Ezard Bluebirds
Peoplersquos Choice Award ndash JosephCaranella for his acrylic The Host
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LANCASTER COUNTY
EMPLOYERS NEED YOU
For more job listings call theLancaster County Office of Aging
at (717) 299-7979or visit
wwwcolancasterpauslanco_aging
Lancaster County Office of Aging150 N Queen Street Suite 415
Lancaster PA
BELL rINGErS ndash TPLocal organization needs to fill temporary positions for passive solicitation of donations at a variety of
locations during the holiday season Must pass background check be able to stand for extended periods
and have reliable transportation
Are you looking for a new activity to enrich your life An activity that would also help an older person continue to live in the communityThe volunteer opportunities available at Lancaster County Office of Aging are diverse offer flexibility and require a minimal time commitment As a volunteer you can choose to provide a consumer with hands-on help with laundry grocery shopping or cleaning You can also provide socialization as
a phone pal or friendly visitor There are also several specialized programs for volunteers through our agency They include the volunteer ombudsman and APPRISE volunteer programs Volunteers are also invited to participate in several special events during the year distribution of donated chicken barbecue dinners and the Christmas
holiday programFor more information about any of these opportunities and others contact Bev Via volunteer coordinator at (717) 299-7979 or
agingcolancasterpaus Becoming an Office of Aging volunteer will allow you to change the life of an older personmdashand your lifemdashwith the investment of a few hours each month
COMPANIONCArEGIvEr ndash PT
Community-based firm is seeking
persons to help seniors live
enriching lives safely at home
Assist with daily duties including
cleaning cooking bathing
grooming shopping reading etc
Must have valid driverrsquos license
and reliable vehicle for transport
SN11003602
HOrTICULTUrE SPECIALIST ndash PT
Local resortconference center needs
persons to maintain grounds and
public areas by assisting with planting
trimmingpruning shrubstrees
mulching watering raking leaves
general lawn maintenance and snow
removal Need one to three monthsrsquo
related experience or training
SN11001904
EOE
vIEw OUr JOB LIST
We list other jobs on the Web at
wwwcolancasterpaus
lanco_aging To learn more about
applying for the 55+ Job Bank
and these jobs call the
Employment Unit at
(717) 299-7979SN-GEN03
SN11006301Age 55 or over Unemployed The 55+ Job Bank is one ofthree services offered by Employment Unit at the Office ofAging
Jobs are matched with those looking for work Based on anevaluation of your skills and abilities we can match you with aposition needed by a local employer Some employers arespecifically looking for older workers because of the reliabilityand experience they bring to the workplace There is a mix offull-time and part-time jobs covering all shifts requiringvarying levels of skill and experience and offering a wide rangeof salaries
The other services available through the Office of Aging arethe Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)and the regularly scheduled Job Search Workshops
mdash Volunteer Opportunities mdash
Job
Opportunities
Ihave been known to say that justbecause something is old doesnrsquotmean it is automatically valuable I
have junk in my house my grandmotherhad junk in her house hellip sometimes itrsquosjust older junk
With those sage words ofwisdom offered to the masses here aresome creative ideas about what to dowith those keepsakes that you just canrsquotpart with but you donrsquot want to storeaway in a plastic tub for the rest of yourlife
Objects that have some value to youon some level but that really wonrsquot makea big difference when it comes to cashingin are the objects that are the topic ofthis particular column
Repurposing is very popularnow There are more people seeking outantiques and thrift-store items in order toreuse or recycle them than people whojust want to collect for collectingrsquos
sake Be sure youonly repurpose thoseobjectsthat really are notvaluable
Of course youdonrsquot want torepurpose thatChippendale sidetable or a Picassodrawing so get itchecked out beforeyou move aheadOnce youknow that you havea low-valueobject consider some creative ideas
Piecing Up the PlatesPlates can be among some of the most
inexpensive collectibles that nearlyeveryone has hanging around the houseattic or yard sale Vintage decorative
floral plates can be usedat parties and even givenaway to guests as favorsThey really spruce up abuffet line block partyor family get-together
Look around yourgrandmarsquos auntrsquos andneighborrsquos cupboardsand see if you can spotany plates I have somechipped yet colorfulexamples from the1970s hanging aroundmy cabinets that wouldbe prime examples for
this projectSome creative craft aficionados
have taken such plates broken them intopieces and used them in craft projectsJust break the inexpensive plates into 2-to 4-inch pieces and then use them asyou would tiles
Some of the most popular repurposingobjects for old plates are refrigeratormagnets Just simply stick an adhesive-backed magnet to the back of your platepiece
Some damaged or chipped plates havebeen recycled into a decorative concreteframe around the kidsrsquo sandbox or kiddiepool area They will look great stuccoedor glued onto wooden birdhousesgarden jardinieres or birdbathsand trivets
Some folks have used broken platesas walkways leading to a garden shed orpool house These are some great ways touse those damaged and not-so-valuable floral plates and keep thememories too
Picking Up JewelryDamaged jewelry or fancy buttonsmdash
particularly cheap pieces of costumejewelry that can no longer be repaired or
Cool Ideas for the Not-so-Valuables
Art and Antiques by Dr Lori
Lori Verderame
Photo courtesy staff of wwwDrLoriVcom
Vintage china or mismatchedplates with minor damage are
often repurposed
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Silent OvationI purse my lipsmdashmy cheeks widenjaw stiffensnostrils flarebrow scoresneck braceseyebrows blendhands clenchas if willpowerand taught muscles alonecould plug the wall and hold back the deep seaBut eyes slowly fill spilltears betray what lies unfathomedWhat assails my earspours over my heartrsquotil it tremblesCrumbles
Musicflows across my mindslides under invisible barriersvibrates faint chordsstirs tension
A bugler plays ldquoTapsrdquomdasha lyrist soothes with psalmsmdasha choir declares Messiahrsquos ldquoHallelujahrdquomdashorchestras play once-defiant ldquoFinlandiardquomdashgold medalists glow in national anthemrsquos auramdashor a chorus underscores Jean Valjeanrsquos plea ldquoBring Him HomerdquoWithout warningIrsquom tuned and tiedto abiding themesof certain endingstemporal triumphspromising tomorrowsmdashnew secret anniversariesof the heartmdashmy own momentous momentsmarked anointedinfused with tears
Written and submitted by Evelyn Merriam
wornmdashcan be reused and made intoreally cool art objects
Damaged pieces of costume jewelrycan be the source for jewelrypictures by sewing or gluingthe broken pieces onto a piece of velvetfelt or fabric Then the textileis framed as you would a collage
Old broken jewelry or pieces thereofcan be made into a brooch tussymussy or brooch bouquet comprised ofboth fresh flowers and colorful fake-gemstone pins in the shape of flowers
Country music star MirandaLambert carried a brooch bouquet ather country-themed wedding It is acool union of vintage and Victorian
fresh and fauxSome pieces of costume jewelry are
valuable so be sure to check out thevalue with an appraisal before you starttaking apart the jewelry pieces that arestill intact However the damagedpieces are fair game for you crafters outthere
Celebrity PhD antiques appraiser authorand award-winning TV personality Dr Lorihosts antiques appraisal events worldwideDr Lori is the star appraiser on Discoverychannelrsquos TV show AuctionKings Visit wwwDrLoriVcomwwwFacebookcomDoctorLori LoriVerderame at Google+ or call (888) 431-1010
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LANCASTER COUNTY
May 14 20159 am ndash 2 pm
Millersville UniversityMarauder Court
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12th Annual
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Hershey
16th Annual
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Traveltizers Travel Appetizers Stories that Whet the Appetite for Travel
By Andrea Gross
Irsquom half-submerged in a luxuriouswhirlpool tub sipping from a glass ofsweet ice wine and looking out the
window at the cascading waters ofHorseshoe Falls the largest of the threefalls that make up Niagara Falls
Over there in the distance is theUnited States Here at the RadissonHotel is Canada
Divided in part by the Niagara Riverthe two countries share the falls withHorseshoe on the Canadian side andAmerican and Bridal Veil falls technicallyin the United States although betterviewed from Canada
Theyrsquore not the tallest falls in theworld but theyrsquore among the mostpowerful and tonight illuminated infestive colors theyrsquore surely the mostbeautiful
Waterfalls wine and a whirlpooltubmdashcould there be a more glorious wayto spend New Yearrsquos Eve I think not buta party is waiting outsidemdashnot just any
party but one of the grandest in Canadaand the only one thatrsquos televised fromcoast to coast
In short ldquoItrsquos Canadarsquos answer toTimes Squarerdquo says Niagara Falls MayorJim Diodati
My husband and I don our parkasmdashDecember weather in Niagara typicallyranges from the low 20s to the mid-30smdashand set out for Queen VictoriaPark
Itrsquos not far from the hotel and as we
walk along the path bordering the fallswersquore surrounded by trees sparkling withmore than a million lights and more than100 illuminated displays representingeverything from Noahrsquos ark and an Inuitkayak to humongous Canadian andUnited States flags
By the time we arrive at the parkmusic is blaring from the stage and theplace is packed with revelers Off to theside the Skylon Tower rises 775 feetabove the falls
The circular top which resembles aspace station is aglow with lights andthe exterior glass-enclosed elevator calledthe ldquoYellow Bugrdquo streaks up and downferrying visitors to and from therevolving dining room and observationdeck at the top
The countdown begins shortly beforemidnight Eight seven six hellip one TheYellow Bug zooms to the top fireworksexplode from the tower and the crowdroars Then led by the performers onstage everyone begins singing ldquoAuldLang Synerdquo
Niagara Fallsrsquo New Yearrsquos Bash
Niagara Falls consists of three separate waterfallsFrom left American Falls Bridal Veil Falls Horseshoe Falls
Horseshoe Falls is wider than sevenfootball fields and as the water dropsthe distance of a 13-story building itcreates an explosion of mist
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Itrsquos almost 1 am when we head backto the Radisson and we have to run tocatch the Falls Incline Railway before itcloses This saves us the uphill hike fromthe street-level park to the FallsviewTourist Area where the hotels casinoeateries and shops are located
We arrive in our room chilled butthrilled ready to start the new year
The next day we explore more ofNiagararsquos winter offerings
After walking farther along the 3-mileillumination route we warm up amongstthe poinsettias and Christmas cacti at theFloral Showhouse and then make ourway to Journey Behind the Falls anattraction that helps us truly appreciatethe size and splendor of Niagara
Dressed in waterproof ponchos(distributed free at the entrance) weslosh through tunnels to emerge 13stories below ground level at the pointwhere Horseshoe Falls crashes into theLower Niagara River
Wersquore showered with mist as theequivalent of more than 1 millionbathtubs full of water rush over the fallsevery hour traveling at a speed of 25mph (During the winter the lowerobservation deck is closed but therersquosdrama and moisture aplenty on theupper deck)
Although itrsquos possible to see all threefalls from the ground-level walkway wetake a helicopter ride in order to betterunderstand the arearsquos geography From up
high we can see how the Niagara Riverwhich begins in Lake Erie and flowsnorth into Lake Ontario divides as itcircles around Goat Island
The southern side plummets over acliff to form Horseshoe Falls while thenorthern side leads to American Falls andBridal Veil Falls These two smaller fallsare in turn separated from each other bythe much smaller landmass of LunaIsland
Finally since the Niagara Peninsula isone of the top ice-wine-producingregions in the world we visit InniskillinEstate Winery an award-winningproducer of the luxury wine We see thevineyards where harvesting of the frozengrapes has just begun watch a video ofthe production process and sample threedifferent types of ice wine RieslingCabernet Franc and Sparkling
We canrsquot agree on which one we likebest so we splurge on mini-bottles ofeach If we canrsquot make it back to Niagaranext year at least wersquoll be able tocelebrate at homemdashbut it wonrsquot be thesame without the whirlpool tub and themagnificent view of the falls
If you goNiagararsquos Winter Festival of Lights
runs through Jan 12 2015wwwniagaraparkscomwwwradissoncomniagarafallsca
Photos copy Irv Green unless otherwise notedstory by Andrea Gross (wwwandreagrosscom)
Photo courtesy of Winter Festival of Lights
Niagararsquos Winter Festival of Lightsfeatures a Christmas Tree Walk that
extends more than 3 miles
Photo courtesy of Niagara Parks Commission
The Falls are illuminated at night adding tothe festive air of the holiday season
Photo courtesy of Niagara Parks Commission
Fireworks mark the coming of theNew Year during Niagararsquos
New Yearrsquos Eve bash
Photo courtesy of Winter Festival of Lights
A three-story-tall illuminated flag ofCanada welcomes folks from the
United States who make up half of the11 million travelers who visit
Niagara each year
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SaturdayJanuary 17 2015
Racestart10am
LocationLancasterCountyCentralParkPavilion22(KiwanisLodge)
Prizes will be awarded to the overall top three male and female finishersand top three male and female finishers in each age category
First three finishers with dogs (any age group) will also receive prizes
Race fees $20 if received by January 8 2015 $25 after January 82015 Only people who pre-register (with payment) by January 8 willhave the option of receiving a t-shirt
Proceeds benefit the Sierra Club ndash Lancaster Grouprsquos environmentalcleanup and education efforts throughout Lancaster County
For more details email SierraClubEventgmailcom visitwwwlancastersierracluborg or ldquoLikerdquo us on Facebook
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3912 Abel Drive Columbia PA 17512
When you were much muchyounger you may havewondered if your mind was
playing tricks Has that monster underyour childhood bed vanished only to bereplaced by other mental quirks alsounsettling as you age Where did I leave my keys The check I wrote a moment ago is not
in sight The envelope in which it is to bemailed is here in front of me I keep hearing the same song over and
over in my mind (a phenomenon calledldquoearwormsrdquo)
You are not losing your mind Theseare mild irritations not alarms Alarmsare triggered when you forget to turn offthe range or you become disoriented asto time or place
That famous painting called TheScream of Nature by Norwegian artistEdvard Munch intrigues us because itportrays how we feel on occasion The
agonized subject inthe painting isclasping his headwith the palms ofhis hands themouth opened intoa large oval thepanicked eyesglancing skyward
He stands on abridge but theartist does notshow to where thebridge leads Whatlies ahead
PerhapsMunchrsquos figuresuffers fromgerontophobiawhich is the irrational fear of aging andwhat lies ahead Symptoms include anyof several apprehensions such as socialisolation inadequate resources and
inability to remainphysically self-sufficient
Most seniors do notexperience that phobiaon a recurring basisYet we are fascinated byMunchrsquos paintingbecause it illustrates arare extreme in ourresponse to anxieties
Seniors like othersexperience normalepisodic bouts ofmelancholy It can besevere temporarily aswhen brought on bydeath of someone inthe family or a friend
Less severe is holiday melancholy wherewe feel excluded from participating withothers in the general merriment
Causes of our dark moods are not
always clear It could be eitherinsufficient or excessive sleep stresstaking or not taking medication orsimply a misdiagnosis
If the melancholy becomes chronicone might be prescribed anantidepressant Some prescriptions workfor some people and not others Patientsreportedly try different antidepressants todetermine which works best Theyrsquorecaught in a casino of choices where theyhope to place the right bet
Severe melancholy or depression hasbeen a characteristic of many of the mostimportant contributors to our culture Ifthese personalities had lived during whatis called the ldquoProzac Generationrdquo wemight have been deprived of their genius
Aristotle concluded that ldquoall men whohave become outstanding in philosophystatesmanship poetry or the arts aremelancholicrdquo He saw melancholy as an
Are You Losing Your Mind
My 22 Centsrsquo Worth
Walt Sonneville
The Scream of Natureby Edvard Munch
please see MIND page 23
www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 15
To schedule a tour please call
717-336-5501 x-309 or800-406-2273
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Do you know a 50+ volunteer who gives selflessly to others Tell us what makes him or her
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The NationalAssociation of Watch ampClock Collectorsrsquo(NAWCC) Watch ampClock Museum and theLibrary amp ResearchCenter named Mariettaresident GregoryGerhart Volunteer of theYear Recently Gerhartreceived an award for hisgenerous contribution oftime
Gerhartrsquos uncle a member of theNAWCC introduced him to theassociation more than 40 years agoGerhart has been a member for manyyears and after he retired from theKellogg Company he decided topursue his interest in the NAWCC byvolunteering at the museum
He regularly enjoys greetingworldwide members and visitors
guiding group tours andtaking on various museumgallery projects Gerhartrsquospositive experience nowincludes serving as a part-time gallery attendant
ldquoGreg took it uponhimself to makeimprovements in themuseumrsquos lighting byusing his technicalexperience in rebuildingthe museumrsquos display case
lighting unitsrdquo said Noel Poiriermuseum director
ldquoWith funds from a donor andsupport from the unitsrsquo manufacturerGreg was able to singlehandedlyimprove the experience of ourmuseum visitors by ensuring that theobjects on display are adequatelylighted It simply wouldnrsquot have beenpossible without himrdquo
Greg Gerhart
NAWCC Names Volunteer of the Year
RSVP of the CapitalRegion has named TanyaWest as the LancasterCounty Volunteer of theMonth for December
West has beenvolunteering withLancaster Countyorganizations sinceshortly after movingfrom Erie in the 1960sShe averages 500volunteer hours per year with manyyears significantly higher
West is the epitome ofvolunteerism as a way of life In thepast she served as a volunteer boardmember and officer of a dozennonprofit organizations ranging fromGirl Scouts to 4-H and from brain-injured children to the disabled
West continues to demonstrate hercommitment with eight different
Lancaster Countycommunity organizationsShe currently serves on theboards of Mental HealthAmerica and ContactLancaster Helpline
In addition shevolunteers with Kiwanisand Community ActionProgramrsquos povertysimulationsTanya West is great
example of volunteer service inLancaster County
For information on volunteeropportunities or to submit the name of avolunteer for future recognition emaillancasterrsvpcapregorg or call RSVPrsquosLancaster County office at (717) 847-1539 or the statewide Senior Corps ofPennsylvania hotline toll-free at (800)870-2616
Tanya West
West Chosen as Volunteer of the Month
16 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
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By Christina Cardamone
Seniors and baby boomers filled the Spooky NookSports complex in Manheim for the 18th annualLancaster County 50plus EXPO in November
The event co-hosted by OLP EvENtS and theLancaster County Office of Aging allowed visitors togather information on a variety of topics enjoyentertainment and attend informative sessions
As attendees gathered for this free one-day eventthey connected with exhibitors there to discuss homeimprovement health and wellness finances retirementcommunities funeral preplanning and more
ldquoI think the best thing about the EXPO at SpookyNook is the visibilityrdquo said Jenny Flamm a MessiahLifeways at Mount Joy County Homes representativeldquoLots of folks stopping to talk and have conversationand even if theyrsquore not particularly ready to make themove today or even tomorrow it will still be in theirmemoryrdquo
The 2014 Lancaster County 50plus EXPO featured aspecial focus on aging in place reflecting most boomersrsquoand seniorsrsquo wishes to age safely and comfortably intheir homes for as long as possible
United Disabilities Services presented a large displayof products available to help adults age in place such aswalk-in bathtubs and showers handrails scooters stairlifts and more
Alison Sprankle BS CMC and Lori BrenizerSmith CTRS MHAED of Good News Consultingpresented seminars on dementia care Listeners learnedwhat to expect as the disease progresses and how tocommunicate more effectively with the afflicted
Free health screenings also assisted guests in
evaluating their stroke risk balance BMI and hearing ldquo[The EXPO] gives the chance for people to ask a
question they may not ask by just coming andknocking on your doorrdquo said Ed Kurek of The GroffsFamily Funeral Home ldquoPeople are willing to ask hereon a one-on-one basis You can then talk to them andgive them some options and I think thatrsquos one goodreason to be hererdquo
As the day continued the crowd grew even larger ldquoI was really surprised at the turnoutrdquo Kurek added
ldquoI wasnrsquot expecting as many [visitors] as there wererdquoOne of those many visitors was Dottie Nikolaus of
Lancaster city who was no stranger to the 50plus EXPO ldquoIrsquove been here before and I really enjoy it I like the
variety of areas such as travel home repair and eventhe end-of-life servicesrdquo she said ldquoThe entertainmentthis year has been excellent toordquo
It was standing-room only when the dayrsquosentertainment kicked off at 10 am The Dutch AppleDinner Theatre performed select songs from theirfinishing 2014 show season and previewed numbersfrom their upcoming 2015 shows including Mid-LifeThe Crisis Continues Les Miseacuterables and Rogers andHammersteinrsquos Oklahoma
Guests enjoyed the vintage- and modern-era Lioneltrain sets that were on display thanks to CoolTrains Infull operation during the course of the EXPO thedisplay comprised three operating tracks eachshowcasing their own train as well as a miniature trainstation gas station convenience stores and tiny carsand trucks
Jerry Mitchell education and outreach specialistfrom the Office of Attorney General used acombination of video presentation and lecture to share
his knowledge on senior scams and how best to protectyour identity and assets from fraudulent activity
Stauffers of Kissel Hill Greenhouse Manager JayUlrich hosted a container-gardening demonstrationUlrich used a mix of annuals and perennials andshowed how to combine textures and colors to create aperfect focal point or accent
Chris Poje 2010 Pa StatE SENiOr idOL winnerserenaded the crowd with renditions of Sinatra andother musical artists from throughout the decades Histake on Lee Greenwoodrsquos ldquoGod Bless the USArdquo gotthe audience to its feet and singing with patriotic pride
That patriotism carried over at the Keystone MilitaryFamilies booth where EXPO attendees donated itemsor cash toward the nonprofitrsquos Stockings for Soldierscollection Each year KMF sends care packages andChristmas stockings to American soldiers serving athome and abroad
Back on stage 2012 Pa StatE SENiOr idOL winnerVickie Kissinger wooed the crowd with a set of smoothand powerful performances
Matt Macis a charismatic song-and-dance performerand a headliner in his own right presented familiartunes from Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Sinatraand other musical greats
Other fun features of the day were the new puttingcontestmdashthe winner took home $100 cashmdashand thefree salon services offered in the Pamper U ZoneGuests paused in their way around the EXPO floor totake advantage of a free haircut manicure or minimassage
The 50plus EXPOs presented by OLP EvENtS willreturn in spring 2015 For more information call(717)-285-1350 or visit www50plusexpopacom
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What do Bing Crosby ElvisPresley Martina McBrideAlvin and the Chipmunks
The Beach Boys Patty Loveless TheOsmonds Perry Como and TheMormon Tabernacle Choir have incommon
The answer They have all sung andrecorded the song ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo
ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo is in fact theworldrsquos most popular Christmas songhaving sold more than 125000000copies It has been recorded in DutchYiddish Japanese and even Swahili
Written by Irving Berlin ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo is a fascinating footnote inAmerican cultural history A Jewishsongwriter wrote a universal bestsellingsong about a day celebrating the birth ofChristianityrsquos founder
Also unusual is the fact that IrvingBerlin did not like the Christmas holidayThat time of year brought back memories
of the tragic death of his infant sonIrving Berlin Jr in December 1928
Berlinrsquos inspiration may have comefrom his being a lonely andnostalgic northeasterntransplant caught in LosAngeles during the holidayseason There the palmtrees and summerliketemperatures in Decembermade him yearn for hismore familiar winter coldweather and snow
Berlinrsquos song originally began with thisintroductory verse
The sun is shiningThe grass is greenThe orange and palm trees swayTherersquos never been such a dayIn Beverly Hills LABut itrsquos December the 24thAnd Irsquom longing to be up north hellip
And then follows the line known andsung all around the planet everyDecember ldquoIrsquom dreaming of a white
Christmas helliprdquo Berlinrsquos labors over this
song took placethroughout a night inJanuary 1940 Whencompleted Berlin wasexcited about his creationdescribing it as a ldquoroundrdquosong his term for thoserare tunes that seemed to
flow from him effortlessly and seamlessly ldquoWe working composers all too often
in the interest of expediency sharpen ourpencils get out that square sheet of paperand become too slickrdquo he later explainedldquoThose forced efforts are lsquosquarersquo songsBut sometimes a song is natural We maystart it to order for a specific scene orshow but our subconscious beings go towork and the song is just thererdquo
On a Monday morning when hecompleted ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo Berlinrushed to his office proclaiming toHelmy Kresa his transcriber ldquoI want youto take down a song I wrote over theweekend Not only is it the best song Iever wrote itrsquos the best song anybody everwroterdquo
Initially skeptical Kresa wrote downthe notes as Berlin sitting at a pianobegan to play the song While Kresalistened and transcribed his skepticismevaporated
ldquoAs he started to sing I knew rightaway that the way he juxtaposed thewarmth of Southern California with thecold snow would make it a hitrdquo Kresarecalled ldquoand when he sang the chorus Iknew it really was the greatest song everwritten I was as thrilled as he wasrdquo
The duo continued working
The Worldrsquos Most Popular Christmas Song
Fragments of History
Victor Parachin
please see SONG page 23
When readers meet me theynever want to talk to meInstead they excitedly look
all around for my husband sayingldquoWherersquos Bobrdquo
Everyone loves Bob But they feelsorry for him because I often make himlook like a doofus (which he is) in mycolumns They look at him with pity andsay ldquoYoursquore such a good sportrdquo
Well Irsquom here to tell you Bob adoresit when I write about him When I donrsquotinclude him hersquoll ask ldquoWhat about merdquowith an insanely disappointed look onhis face
Having said all that last week he hadto fast for routine blood work whichmeant no food after midnight No bigdeal right
Early that evening he was face downon the couch I knelt down andmassaged his shoulders
ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo I saidEver so slowly he raised his head
ldquoDonrsquot you remember the medicalprocedure Irsquom about to getrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not anoperation sweetsItrsquos just a bloodtestrdquo
He sat upldquoJUST A BLOODTESTrdquo
I quietly tiptoedout of the room
At five tomidnight I foundhim in the kitchengorging on frozenpizza
ldquoSheesh Bob Donrsquot you want to nukeit firstrdquo
ldquoTherersquos no timerdquoI lovingly took his hands but he
crazily pulled away and franticallysearched through the cookie jar
ldquoWhere are the peanut buttercookiesrdquo he said
Slowly I stepped backward andwhispered ldquoImdashImdashmay have finishedthem last nightrdquo
ldquoWHATrdquo
ldquoWell I um I wantedcookiesrdquo
ldquoOh so you wantedcookies did you I willnever forgive you for thisrdquo
He dragged himself offto bed I quietly got inbed too In exactly threeminutes he startedmoaning the song fromOliver ldquoFood gloriousfoodmdashhot sausage andmustardrdquo
Less than an hour later he sneezedonce and said ldquoStarvation has caused meto get a coldrdquo
Now I donrsquot like gender stereotypingBut I take that back when it comes to acold Thatrsquos because Bob gets ldquomancoldsrdquo During his last one he threwhimself an ldquoIrsquom going to dierdquo party
I realized that the way I wasapproaching this was all wrong So Ichanged And miraculously I also foundthe cure to the common cold
ldquoYoursquoll be OKrdquo I said ldquoRight afteryour blood work wersquoll get rid of yourcold Instead of heading to your favoritediner like we planned for a lusciousomelet made with grilled apples cheddarcheese and bacon wersquoll keep you onnothing but chicken broth all dayrdquo
Suddenly he stopped sneezingldquoSweets we couldnrsquot have gone to the
diner anywayrdquo I said ldquoYoursquore obviouslytoo weak from starvation Wersquoll go theresomeday sometimemdashfar far from nowsince it will clearly take a long time foryou to recover from your horrible fastingordealrdquo
And with that he jumped out of bedand said ldquoI feel greatrdquo
After the blood work we went to therestaurant where Bob made a speedyrecovery as he reveled in mouthfuls ofglorious food
That week I wound up with amonster cold I knew Bob would get backat me for how I tricked him into gettingbetter I stayed in bedmdashwaiting
He found my grandmotherrsquos quilt inthe cupboard and placed it on metenderly snugging it under my chin
Between sneezes I said ldquoThis is theworst cold Irsquove ever had Go ahead Makefun of me I deserve itrdquo
ldquoYep you dordquo he said putting on hisjacket and getting the car keys
ldquoBob yoursquore going out when Irsquom onmy deathbedrdquo
When he came home he had a bagwith him He took out a chicken pot piemy favorite Kleenex made with aloe acopy of People magazine and a carton ofmint chocolate chip ice cream
He propped up our pillows We spentthe day together watching Murphy Brownreruns and luxuriating in thebreathtaking nearness of each other
So of course everyone loves BobThatrsquos because we all know that he is justlike thismdashsensitive lovingcompassionate and adoringmdasheven whenI donrsquot have a cold
Saralee Perel is an award-winning nationallysyndicated columnist Her new book isCracked Nuts amp Sentimental Journeys StoriesFrom a Life Out of Balance To find out morevisit wwwsaraleeperelcom or emailsperelsaraleeperelcom
18 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
50plus Senior News continues to bring important information as well asentertaining articles to the 50+ community We at On-Line Publisherswould like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the
editorial contributors of 50plus Senior News
It is through the varied interestsand considerable talents of ourcontributors and freelance writersthat such a range of informativeand entertaining content isavailable to read each monthThe pages of 50plus Senior Newsare enriched by your contributions
Mike Clark (The Way I See It)
Angelo Coniglio (The Search for Our Ancestry)
Al Goodman (Beyond the Battlefield )
Andrea Gross (Traveltizers)
John Johnston (Social Security News)
Dr Lori (Art and Antiques)
Gloria May (NurseNews)
Clyde McMillan-Gamber (The Beauty in Nature)
Jim Miller (The Savvy Senior)
Victor Parachin (Fragments of History)
Saralee Perel (Such is Life)
Dr Leonard Perry (The Green Mountain Gardener)
Ted Rickard (The Squint-Eyed Senior)
Sy Rosen (Older But Not Wiser)
Walt Sonneville (My 22 Centsrsquo Worth)
Nick Thomas (Tinseltown Talks)
Robert Wilcox (Salute to a Veteran)
Judith Zausner (Creativity Matters)
Thank YouColumnists
Such is Life
Saralee Perel
When a Man Canrsquot Have Food
Bob and Saralee at the diner
The best of Christmases and thehigh point of the feast daymarking the beginning of the
Christian era was the year I got theelectric train An electric train has a lot ofpieces And you can take the pieces apartand put them back together in your ownfashion any old way you want to
The next best part of Christmas wascousin-visiting Here the cousinsmdashalmostall male and within a couple years of myown agemdashbecame real people not justthe last or next wearer of hand-me-downldquoSunday bestrdquo
They were here in person kids I couldplay with bringing with them the cold-fresh of December into our second-floorapartment
Gift inspection was the first order ofbusiness for visiting cousins Even beforehellos it was ldquoWhad-ja-getrdquomdashall oneword Without waiting for a responsethis was followed by ldquoWhad-else-ja-getrdquo
The year of the electric train was atriumph of familial snobberyQuestioning never got past the firstldquowhad-ja-getrdquo Instantly four cousinswere on hands and knees takingeverything apart to rearrange it revisingit to anything but the drearilysymmetrical layout plotted by Lionel
There was never enough track ofcourse There never would bemdashnot forthe fledgling empire builders who werealready looking down the hall to thedining room wondering how manypieces and how many Christmases itwould take to get there
There was one other Christmas giftthat even among my cousins wouldsquash the ldquowhad-ja-getsrdquo If you got anErector Set you simply pointed at thebox
You tried not to look too superioracting as though lavish gifts were an
everyday thingwith you Youmight beinterrupted byyour auntinsisting youtry on ldquoat leastthe jacketrdquofrom theSunday outfither son hadfinallyoutgrown But the moment was stillyours
The Erector Set consisted entirely ofparts Nothing was put together in thefirst place hundreds of metal pieces steelwheels nuts and boltsmdashendlesspossibilities for both construction andeventual dismembermentmdashand theruination of hundreds of vacuumcleaners
(My Aunt Ella used to claim that theErector Set people were subsidized by theHoover people But then Aunt Ella alsoclaimed that opening an umbrellaindoors made the roof leak and onerainy spring she turned out to be rightabout that)
One year a cousin we visited got anIrish Mail This was a sidewalk vehiclethat you steered with your feet andpropelled by working a handlebar backand forth
It was really a neat machine and onceyou got the rhythm of it you could workup some real speedmdashplenty enough tobecome a pedestrian hazard and getyelled at
But the Irish Mail was expensive andthus unheard of in his neighborhood soit simply had to be ldquodorkyrdquo which meantit was soon abandoned and left in a darkcorner of the cousinrsquos basement It was agift from the other side of the family an
uncle bymarriage wholived in a swellapartmentbuilding thatdidnrsquot allowkids
There was asuper-deluxemodel of theErector Set thatactually had a
miniature steam engine with it None ofus cousins had one but there was anonly child named Arnold who lived in afirst-floor apartment down the blockwho did
The engine would have made a lot offriends for Arnold who could have usedsome help in that department since henot only had steel-rimmed glasses butwore braces too
But his mother wouldnrsquot let anybody
play with it because it was too dangerousSo we kept pushing Arnold into snowbanks or bushes for all the next year untilhe and his steam engine finally moved tothe suburbs
Eventually the cousins went separateways Some uncles became prosperousand relocated to airier neighborhoodsToday the children of the cousins andthe cousins of the cousins donrsquot evenknow one another
Which is a pity really If all thecousins chipped in we could get theextra track for the train and the ErectorSet with the miniature steam engineThen wersquod get together again and makeall those nifty things that are pictured onthe lids of the boxes
A collection of Ted Rickardrsquos family-funessays is titled Anything Worth Knowing ILearned from the Grandkids It is nowavailable in paperback on Amazoncom
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216 S Broad St Lititz (717) 626-2464
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The Squint-Eyed Senior
Theodore Rickard
Cousins for Christmas
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mjoyceonlinepubcom
Artist Shares 100 Faces 100 StoriesPhotographer Molly Kraybillrsquos
display on aging ldquoOne Hundredrdquowill be on display in the Harvest ViewGallery of Landis Homes from 430to 830 pm through Jan 15
A 2009 graduate of LancasterMennonite High School Kraybillgraduated in 2013 from EasternMennonite University inHarrisonburg Va with a degree inphotography and digitalcommunications
The ldquoart of agingrdquo took on newmeaning for Kraybill whophotographed women ages 1 to 100
for her senior art show titled ldquoOneHundredrdquo
ldquolsquoOne Hundredrsquo is an explorationof the female experience of agingrdquosays Kraybill ldquoI photographed onefemale for every age 1 through 100and asked each one the samequestion lsquoWhat do you like aboutyour agersquo
ldquoThe result is a colorful visualjourney through the wisdom painand joy that aging brings Frombraces to wrinkles from the simpledelights of being a kindergartner tothe losses of older age I have found
that age is something to be celebratedembraced and most importantlynothing to be ashamed ofrdquo
For Kraybill talking with theparticipants shed new light on aging
ldquoThey made me realize that Ishouldnrsquot be scared of the futurerdquo saidKraybill ldquoIt makes me appreciateliving in the moment
ldquoIrsquom excited to agerdquoLandis Homes is located at 1001
E Oregon Road Lititz Moreinformation is available atwwwlandishomesorg or by calling(717) 381-3550
Pumpkin ContestCelebrates Creativity
Lancaster native Molly Kraybill currently lives inWashington DC where she teaches digital art
in a public elementary school
Residents staff and localvolunteers at Garden Spot Villagerecently teamed up for the first-ever on-campus ldquoPack-A-Paloozardquoto benefit Operation ChristmasChild a project of SamaritanrsquosPurse an international Christianrelief and evangelismorganization
The group packed 120 red-and-green holiday-themedshoeboxes with school and craftsupplies toys toothbrushes andtoothpaste and other items Theboxes will be distributed to needychildren overseas
In addition to the boxespacked at Pack-A-Palooza GardenSpot Village distributed another 100boxes to individual residents forpacking Packers included a personal
note of encouragement in each boxSamaritanrsquos Purse has run
Operation Christmas Child each yearsince 1993
First place ndash The Carousel created bythe St Annersquos receptionist office
Second place ndash The Popcorn Bucket(SARC cinema) created by the first-floor
nursing staff Third place ndash The GumballMachine created by the
admissions and social work team
After the votes were compiled thewinners of the annual St AnnersquosRetirement Community pumpkin-decorating contest were announced at thecommunityrsquos annual Halloween party
The winners were
Volunteers Barbara SlowthowerShirley Fulton and Therese Hodson sortcrayons and other supplies to be packedinto shoeboxes for Operation ChristmasChild during the recent Pack-A-Palooza
event at Garden Spot Village
GSV Hosts First On-CampusPack-A-PaloozaThe Garden Spot Village holiday train
room celebrating its 10th anniversary thisyear is open to the public from 130 to 4pm on Saturdays through Dec 27
Even repeat visitors will find lots ofnew highlights on both O-gauge andHO-gauge layouts
The O-gauge layout features a hobocamp Sunoco Oil siding many detailedstructures and LED lighting A newLionel Legacy remote control systemmakes it possible to run five trains atonce
Now visitors can push a button tomove workers around a control towerand operate a sawmill with a conveyor-belt log loader
These new features are in addition toan operating freight station coal loadergas station and water tower
Visitors will also see a 15-foot earlyhandcrafted Lionel O-gauge circus train
This year club members can operatemuch of the HO-gauge display through
a computer or smart phone The displaynow features more detailed roadcrossings with crossing gates that raiseand lower with flashing lights andringing bells
Visitors will still be able to get anengineerrsquos-eye view from the engine ofone of the trains on a 55-inch wallmonitor
Garden Spot Village is located at 433S Kinzer Ave Admission is freedonations are accepted For informationand directions call (717) 355-6000
Garden Spot Village Train Clubmembers Mike Lanyon left and
Mike ldquoFitzrdquo Fitzgerald
Holiday Train Room Open to Public
because I eventually got him into ittoordquo
Leh began to study antiques learningfrom older people hersquod meet at the fleamarkets who would show him what tolook for and what wasnrsquot worth it
From there he gained an interest inblue-decorated stoneware which hefound more interesting than bottles aseach was handmade and uniquelydecorated
ldquoI learned at some point that diversityis goodrdquo he said ldquoI got into all avenuesof antiquing buying painted furnitureiron glass pottery oil paintings basketsand chinardquo
While he works full-time as asalesman estimator Leh has filled hisweekends running to different auctionsHe still loves variety but he keeps asharp eye out for his favorite blue crocks
He looks for ones with specialdecorations Tulips and other floraldesigns are most common with fruitfalling as a close second and birds as athird The rarest finds have moons catsor dogs
Leh has close to 100 crocks in hispersonal collection and said he canrsquot evenbegin to count the bottles No matterhow many he gets he keeps his findslocal
His fascination with history pushedhim to sell his home and move inSeptember to a 1798 stone house builtby Thomas Pettit the son of a countyfounder
The architecture is unparalleled Lehsaid There are seven fireplaces thickwindow boxes and original chair railsand hardwood floors through the home
The house was added to the NationalRegister of Historic Places in 1983 It isthe perfect environment for Lehrsquosnumerous treasures now displayed andincorporated into the housersquos deacutecor
ldquoI just love historyrdquo he said ldquoIt makes
perfect sense for me to have a place likethis to fill with the items I am sofascinated withrdquo
While antiques became a huge part ofLehrsquos life he slowly made it a familyaffair His father bought a home inupstate New York that was built in 1894and together they decorated it withperiod items that fit the theme of thehome
Over the years his fatherrsquos collectiongrew and he started selling things withhis son sharing a booth at a localantique mart Soon they had two boothsand eventually three The younger Lehno longer has a booth but his father stillruns one out of Easton Pa
A lot of the antiques Leh tries to sellare higher-end items that can sit too longat a local market He finds better luck
sending those to auctionsVisiting one is an experience he
saidldquoItrsquos the people itrsquos the food itrsquos
the triprdquo he said ldquoTherersquos not anauction I donrsquot go to where I donrsquot
know peoplerdquoAlthough antiquing can be expensive
it doesnrsquot have to be Leh saidHersquos bought many things for more
than $10000 including a LancasterCounty farm table he bought thissummer
But there are a variety of levels atwhich people can get involved headded
Every year he goes to the BaltimoreBottle Show where he sees many kidsgetting started at the same age he didSome of them walk in with $5 and leavewith 10 bottles ready to start acollection they can build on
Many of them can even specialize incertain bottles such as medicine bottlesor soda and beer bottles
ldquoMy problem was I specialized ineverythingrdquo he said laughing
Leh also finds value not necessarily inthe expensive items but in the ones thatare the most unusual
ldquoWhat they were wherever they camefrom what they were used formdashthosestories are what interest merdquo Leh said
Early Pennsylvania settlers brought alittle bit of nature into their own homeshe said painting furniture pottery andother decorations
ldquoThose are some of my favoriteitemsrdquo he said ldquoAt one point they wereall close to someonersquos heart And I liketo think I can appreciate them nowrdquo
Please note submissions must be received bythe 10th of the month prior to insertion
Submissions will be included as space permits
For more information or to submit your happenings email Megan Joyce at mjoyceonlinepubcom or mail to
50plus Senior NewsMegan Joyce
3912 Abel Drive Columbia PA 17512
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TREASURE from page 1
Some of Lehrsquos antique bottlecollection including figural
bitters bottles historical flasksand early medicine bottles
Back row from left Gaudy Dutch cup andplate Rabbitware plate Leeds plate Centerfrom left eagle butter print pewter master
salt seated Redware dog and cow butter print
Leh acquired this local farm table(circa 1820) in summer 2014
22 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
Lancaster County
Calendar of EventsCocalico Senior Association ndash (717) 336-7489Dec 12 10 am ndash Music with Sandy HeiseyDec 18 10 am ndash Compass Mark Program on ProvisionsDec 24 9 am ndash Christmas Party
Columbia Senior Center ndash (717) 684-4850Dec 3 1015 am ndash Christmas BingoDec 11 10 am ndash Christmas Special Quarryville
Presbyterian SingersDec 30 1015 am ndash New Yearrsquos Eve Party and Luncheon
Elizabethtown Area Senior Center ndash (717) 367-7984 Dec 4 10 am ndash Radio City Christmas Show VideoDec 10 10 am ndash Bingo Buddies with PreschoolDec 15 1030 am ndash Christmas Activity and Craft
Lancaster House North Happy Hearts Club SeniorCenter ndash (717) 299-1278Tuesdays 1 pm ndash Varied ActivitiesThursdays noon ndash Pinochle
Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center ndash (717) 299-3943Dec 10 930 am ndash Haircuts and ManicuresDec 12 930 am ndash Holiday Music with InstrumentsDec 24 930 am ndash Holiday Program with Santa Claus
Lancaster Rec Senior Center ndash (717) 392-2115 ext 147Dec 12 915 am ndash Benefits of POADec 18 9 am ndash Christmas PartyDec 24 1030 am ndash Baking and Decorating Christmas
Cookies
Lititz Senior Center ndash (717) 626-2800Dec 3 10 am ndash Ice Cream Social with Lancashire HallDec 10 10 am ndash Children from Owl Hill Learning
Center VisitDec 24 10 am ndash Christmas Party and Music
Luis Munoz Marin Senior Center ndash (717) 295-7989Dec 9 10 am ndash Memory Box ProjectDec 11 10 am ndash Crafty Gift Ideas for GrandchildrenDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party
Millersville Senior Center ndash (717) 871-9600Mondays and Fridays 9 am ndash Healthy Steps in Motion
ExerciseDec 19 10 am ndash Cookie ExchangeDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Music with Penn Manor Chorus
Next Gen Senior Center ndash (717) 786-4770Dec 8 930 am ndash Holiday Craft CenterpiecesDec 18 1015 am ndash Smith Middle School SingersDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party
Rodney Park Happy Hearts Club Senior Center ndash(717) 393-7786 Tuesdays noon ndash Pinochle Wednesdays 1 pm ndash Varied Activities Thursdays noon ndash Bingo
Community Programs Free and open to the public
Support Groups Free and open to the public
Dec 3 7 to 815 pmAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupWillow Lakes Outpatient Center212 Willow Valley Lakes Drive Willow Street(717) 464-9365
Dec 8 10 to 11 amAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6076jmortongardenspotvillageorg
Dec 18 noonBrain Tumor Support GroupLancaster General Health Campus Wellness Center2100 Harrisburg Pike Lancaster(717) 626-2894
Dec 22 2 to 3 pmParkinsonrsquos Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6259jshaffergardenspotvillageorg
Dec 24 6 to 8 pmEpilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania SupportGroupLancaster General HospitalStager Room 5555 N Duke St Lancaster(800) 887-7165 ext 104
Saturdays in December 130 to 4 pmTrain Room Holiday Open HouseGarden Spot Village Train Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6000
Dec 1 6 pmRed Rose Singles MeetingHossrsquos Steak amp Sea House100 W Airport Road Lititz(717) 406-6098
Dec 7 3 pmPublic Singing of Handelrsquos MessiahGrace Lutheran Church517 N Queen St Lancaster(717) 397-2748
Dec 14 9 am to 3 pmPennsylvania Music ExpoContinental Inn2285 Lincoln Highway EastLancaster(717) 898-1246wwwrecordcollectorsorg
Dec 19 6 to 9 pmMusic FridaysDowntown Lancaster (717) 341-0028
Senior Center Activities
Library Programs
Lititz Public Library 651 Kissel Hill Road Lititz (717) 626-2255Dec 3 630 pm ndash Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster CountyDec 8 130 to 330 pm Dec 16 6 to 8 pm ndash Scrabble Meet-UpsDec 16 11 am ndash Reel Talk for Everyone The Pianist
If you have an eventyou would like to includeplease email information to mjoyceonlinepubcom for
consideration
Winter is Coming hellipBefore the weather gets too
cold you should protect yourhouse and family from theelements
Here are some essential areas tocheck
Roofbull Look for missing shinglescracked flashing and brokenoverhanging tree limbs
bull Check the chimney for mortardeterioration and loose bricksInspect the underside of the rooffrom the attic for signs of leakage
Exteriorbull Check the foundation for cracksin the concrete or low spots in thesoil where water can accumulateagainst the foundation
bull Examine the caulking in the
siding and around the windowand door trims
Heat
bull Turn on the heating system andensure that the heat is beingdelivered to all outlets
bull Check the filter and change it ifnecessary Keep extra filtersaround so you can change itduring the winter season
www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 23
SONG from page 17
developing and refining ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo over several weeks and thenput it away
More than a year later in April 1941Berlin and film director Mark Sandrichwere working on a new movie HolidayInn when Berlin realized it would be theperfect forum for his Christmas song
On the Paramount Studios set wasWalter Scharf a staff music arrangerassigned to Berlin His task was to turnBerlinrsquos tunes into full-fledged orchestralnumbers
Scharf remembers Berlin tapping outldquoWhite Christmasrdquo on a piano Berlin
only had two years of formal schoolingand never learned to read or write musicScharf recalls Berlinrsquos first performance asa ldquovery roughrdquo rendition
Bing Crosby who overheard Berlinplaying the piece was not impressedCrosby a devout Catholic wantedldquoWhite Christmasrdquo removed from thefilm because he thought it would furthersecularize Christmas which he felt shouldbe a religious season
It was Scharf who eased Crosbyrsquosconcern telling the singer he thoughtldquoWhite Christmasrdquo would turn out wellReportedly Crosby rolled his eyes saying
ldquoI hope sordquoHoliday Inn opened in New York on
Aug 4 1942 It featured Bing Crosby asa singer and Fred Astaire as a dancerWhile Berlin was ecstatic andenthusiastic the reviewers barely noticedor mentioned the production
Before long however the song ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo was becoming a hit Themovie won an Oscar for Best Song in1943 and was also nominated for BestScoring of a Musical Picture and BestOriginal Story
Because the country was in the darkestdays of World War II many welcomed
this sentimental reminder of home As aresult Crosbyrsquos recording of ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo has sold more than 30 millionrecords
Crosby was amazed at the publicresponse to the song As a member of theUSOrsquos traveling ensemble he was askedby troops serving in World War II to singldquoWhite Christmasrdquo no matter what timeof year it was
More than 150 different performerswho run the entire musical gamut haverecorded this piece Crosbyrsquos version alonewas listed as the all-time top single by TheGuinness Book of World Records
asset to the giftedSuper achievers frequently are driven
to succeed to escape their ldquoBlack Dogrdquo asWinston Churchill described his owndark moods Those who have beenafflicted with psychiatric maladies includeAbraham Lincoln Sir Isaac NewtonNoah Webster Samuel Johnson Ludwigvan Beethoven Charles Darwin ErnestHemingway Walt Whitman Edgar AllanPoe and Herman Melville
If todayrsquos medications had sedatedtheir psyches would they have been lessdriven to achieve
Crossword puzzles have long served asa choice for those who seek mentalstimulation Now the trend is towardcomputer games AARP has free gameson their website wwwaarporg
For Einstein theorizing may havebeen his equivalent of a computer gameBut he benefited also by playing theviolin to exercise his brain
In 1890 William James in his ThePrinciples of Psychology theorized thatldquoorganic matter especially nerve tissueseems endowed with a very extraordinarydegree of plasticityrdquo
For 50 years that hypothesis wasignored The conventional scientificwisdom held that the brain cannot createneural growth its structure is immutable
Neuroscientists now know throughresearch of neuroplasticity that the brainis capable throughout a lifetime ofstrengthening and creating neuralconnections adapting and reorganizingfollowing injury illness or behavioralalterations
Experiment with ways in which youcan be the gatekeeper of your brainrsquosrehabilitation What is your choice
computer games violin lessons bridgechess painting portraits or landscapes ormaybe crossword puzzles
As with the selection of anantidepressant medication we may haveto try several to find which works bestfor usWalt Sonneville a retired market-researchanalyst is the author of My 22 Centsrsquo WorthThe Higher-Valued Opinion of a SeniorCitizen and A Musing Moment MeditativeEssays on Life and Learning books ofpersonal-opinion essays free of partisan andsectarian viewpoints Contact him atwaltsonnevilleverizonnet
MIND from page 14
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The Beauty in Nature
Clyde McMillan-Gamber
The duck-like grebes are built likeboats for floating on waterIndividuals of each kind have a
fleshy lobe on each toe that helps themswim on the surface and under water
Grebesrsquo legs are far back on theirbodies for optimum power whenswimming But those birds are almosthelpless on land They need to run acrosslong stretches of water while rapidlyflapping their wings to take off from it
Three species of grebesmdashpied-billedhorned and red-neckedmdashuncommonlypass through southeastern Pennsylvaniain fall and again in spring None of thosespecies nests here but a few individualsof each kind winter here wherever thereis open water to catch fish
Pied-billed grebes arrive in this area inOctober and a few stay the winterAbout the size of blue jays they arebrown with short stocky necks andbeaks They winter mostly on fresh
waterways andimpoundmentsin thesoutheasternUnited Statesnorth tosouthernPennsylvania
Hornedgrebes are a bitlarger thanpied-bills Theyare dark on topand have longnecks white chinsand throats andthin bills Thisspecies wintersmostly on saltwaterestuaries along theAtlantic Pacificand Gulf coastsbut also on
freshwater riversand lakes
Red-neckedgrebes are evenlarger thanhorned grebesThey are darkwith long necksand beaks andwhite chins Theywinter mostly onsaltwater alongthe Atlantic and
Pacific coasts butalso on freshwaterwaterways andimpoundments
All species ofgrebes float on thesurface of a lakeriver or estuarywhen at rest andbetween fishing
forays Usually they are way out on thewater
They dive under water where they usetheir lobed feet to swim after small fishto eat When successful they come tothe surface to swallow their victimswhole and headfirst and then dive formore prey
All grebe species lay their half-dozeneggs on floating marsh vegetation amongplants emerging from shallow water bythe shores of impoundments Pied-billsraise young in much of the UnitedStates Horned and red-necked grebesrear youngsters in northwestern NorthAmerica including into Alaska
Watch for grebes this winter and intonext spring in the local area These fish-catching birds add more intrigue to theirwatery habitats
Clyde McMillan-Gamber is a retiredLancaster County Parks naturalist
Locally Wintering Grebes
Red-necked grebe with young
Horned grebe with baby
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501 S Queen St Lancaster
(717) 872-1750
Steinmetz Coins amp Currency Inc
350 Centerville Road Lancaster
(717) 299-1211
Advanced Denture Center
39 E Main St Ephrata
(717) 721-3004
Dental Health Associates
951 Rohrerstown Road Lancaster
(717) 394-9231
Lancaster Denture Center
951 Rohrerstown Road Lancaster
(717) 394-3773
Smoketown Family Dentistry
2433 C Old Philadelphia Pike Smoketown
(717) 291-6035
Central PA Poison Center
(800) 521-6110
Office of Aging
(717) 299-7979 or (800) 801-3070
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(717) 299-7979
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
510 Centerville Road Lancaster
(717) 898-1900
Internal Revenue Service
(717) 291-1994
Richard H Heisey Funeral Home
216 S Broad St Lititz
(717) 626-2464
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2104 Harrisburg Pike Lancaster
694 Good Drive Suite 23 Lancaster
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(717) 544-3400
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(717) 651-5020
American Cancer Society
(717) 397-3744
American Diabetes Association
(888) DIABETES
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(717) 393-0725
American Lung Association
(717) 397-5203 or (800) LungUSA
American Red Cross
(717) 299-5561
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(717) 397-6271
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804 New Holland Ave Lancaster
(888) 769-3992
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(888) 878-3256
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(717) 652-4400
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(888) 232-3228
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(888) 232-3228
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6 N Penryn Road Manheim
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806 W Main St Mount Joy
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106 W Main St Landisville
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102 Summers Drive Lancaster
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601 E Market St Marietta
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(800) 633-4227
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2015 N Reading Road Denver
(717) 336-5501
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(717) 228-8764
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Rocky Welkowitz
(717) 615-6507
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255 Butler Ave Suite 301-B Lancaster
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Lebanon VA Medical Center
1700 S Lincoln Ave Lebanon
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Loren Gochnauer
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Elizabeth Duvall
Dear Savvy SeniorI understand that there are several
types of flu vaccines being offered toseniors this flu season What can youtell me about themndash Cautious Senior
Dear CautiousDepending on your health age
and personal preference therersquos abuffet of flu shots available toseniors this flu season along withtwo vaccinations for pneumonia thatyou should consider getting too
Flu Shot OptionsJust as they do every year the
Centers for Disease Control andPrevention (CDC) recommends aseasonal flu shot to almost everyonebut itrsquos especially important forseniors who are at higher risk ofdeveloping serious flu-relatedcomplications
The flu puts more than 200000people in the hospital each year andkills around 24000mdash90 percent ofwhom are seniors Herersquos therundown of the different options
bull Standard (trivalent) flu shot Thistried-and-true shot thatrsquos beenaround for more than 30 yearsprotects against three strains ofinfluenza This yearrsquos versionprotects against the two common Astrains (H1N1 and H3N2) and oneinfluenza B virus
bull Quadrivalent flu shot Thisvaccine which was introduced lastyear protects against four types of
influenzamdashthe same three strains asthe standard flu shot plus anadditional B-strain virus
bull High-dose flu shot Designedspecifically for seniors age 65 andolder this vaccine called theFluzone High-Dose has four timesthe amount of antigen as a regularflu shot does which creates astronger immune response for betterprotection
But be aware that the high-doseoption may also be more likely tocause side effects includingheadache muscle aches and fever
bull Intradermal flu shot If you donrsquotlike needles the intradermal shot is anice option because it uses a tiny116-inch-long micro-needle toinject the vaccine just under theskin rather than deeper in themuscle like standard flu shots Thistrivalent vaccine is recommendedonly to those ages 18 to 64
To locate a vaccination site thatoffers these flu shots visitwwwvaccinesgov and type in yourZIP code
Yoursquoll also be happy to know thatif yoursquore a Medicare beneficiary PartB will cover 100 percent of the costsof any flu shot as long as yourdoctor health clinic or pharmacyagrees not to charge you more thanMedicare pays
Private health insurers are alsorequired to cover standard flu shotshowever yoursquoll need to check withyour provider to see if they cover the
other vaccination options
Pneumonia VaccinesThe other important vaccination
the CDC recommends to seniorsespecially this time of year are thepneumococcal vaccines forpneumonia An estimated 900000people in the US get pneumococcalpneumonia each year and it killsaround 5000
This year the CDC isrecommending that all seniors 65 orolder get two separate vaccineswhich is a change of decades-oldadvice The vaccines are Prevnar 13and Pneumovax 23 Previously onlyPneumovax 23 was recommendedfor seniors
Both vaccines which areadministered just once work indifferent ways to provide maximumprotection
If you havenrsquot yet received anypneumococcal vaccine you shouldget the Prevnar 13 first followed byPneumovax 23 six to 12 monthslater But if yoursquove already beenvaccinated with Pneumovax 23 youshould get Prevnar 13 at least oneyear later
Medicare currently covers onlyone pneumococcal vaccine per olderadult If yoursquore paying out of pocketyou can expect to pay around $50 to$85 for Pneumovax 23 and around$120 to $150 for Prevnar 13
Jim Miller is a regular contributor tothe NBC Today show and author ofThe Savvy Senior Bookwwwsavvyseniororg
Vaccination Options forSeniors this Flu Season
Savvy Senior
Jim Miller
Keep Stress in Check during the HolidaysThe holidays should be a joyous
time for family and friends butthey can be stressful if you feelstretched too thin
Donrsquot let the pressure bring youdown Here are some helpful hintsfor keeping your stress levels undercontrol during what should be afun and relaxing time
Pay attention to your moodRecognize the signs of stress suchas irritability and anxiety Avoidthese by getting a handle on thingsinstead of just letting them happen
Set reasonable limits Allowyourself to say ldquonordquo Be realisticabout what you can and cannot doduring this busy month
Watch your diet Overindulging in
holiday treats can affect your moodSugar overload will make yousluggish for example and thestimulating effect of caffeine maymake you overanxious
Exercise Take a walk or visit thegym regularly Not only will itcombat the extra calories yoursquoreconsuming but yoursquoll also relievetension and get some relaxation
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As On-Line Publishers Inc sees the conclusion of yet another year weare grateful to our dedicated staff loyal readers and supportiveadvertisers who have all enabled us to continue to grow in our missionto serve the mind heart and spirit of the 50+ community We wish to thank each of you for helping to make 50plus Senior News
a fun interesting and unique source of information and entertainmentfor our readers in Central PennsylvaniaAt this special time of giving thanks and reminiscing the staff of
On-Line Publishers wishes you our friends warmest holiday wishes
Happy Holidays
Shevita is a playful and very friendly 7-year-old pittie mix who is excited to joinan active and fun-loving family Sheenjoys going on walks trips to the parkand meeting new friends
Shevita is the kind of gal who thrives ina family setting She is in her elementwhen surrounded by people and she likesthe company of other dogs too Herprevious owners report that she is housetrained spayed and up to date on hervaccinations
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Shevita
In todayrsquos healthcare environmentyou need your own advocate
Anne L Miller RN BSN MHAPrivate Patient Advocate
What can a private advocate do for you or your loved one
We provide RN bedside-monitoring in hospitals and nursing homesto keep you safe from hospital-acquired infections and errors
We can accompany you to your physician appointments to askquestions about your treatment options
We research clinical trials and review your medical records andhospital bills
We will present all of your options not just those offered by yourdoctor or hospital
Our only goal is creating the best outcome for youmdashnot creatingprofits for a provider or facility
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7178848011wwwPatientAdvocatesLancastercom
We will focus on you and only youLet us help give you peace of mind
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6 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
Bethany Village mdash MapleWood325 Wesley Drive bull Mechanicsburg PA 17055717-766-0279 bull wwwBethanyVillageorg
Total AL andor PC Beds 100Assisted Living Residence YesPrivate 100Private Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service YesHealth Fee-for-Service Available Yes
Alzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted YesComments One-bedroom suitessecured memory supportneighborhood skilled nursing ndash The Oaks
Homewood at Plum Creek425 Westminster Avenue bull Hanover PA 17331717-637-4166 bull wwwhomewoodcom
Total AL andor PC Beds 98Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private NoPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes
Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care NoRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments Excellent care in a lovelyenvironment Call to schedule a visit
Longwood Manor Personal Care amp Memory Care2760 Maytown Road bull Maytown PA 17550717-426-0033 bull wwwlongwoodassistedcom
Total AL andor PC Beds 144Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private YesPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted YesShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit YesPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center NoMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service No
Health Fee-for-Service Available NoAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted YesComments Beautiful homelikeenvironment nestled in the heartland ofLancaster County Specializing in memorysupport One-time community fee only
The listings with a shaded background have additional information about their center in a display advertisement in this edition
Assisted Living ResidencesPersonal Care Homes
This is not an all-inclusive list of agencies and providers These advertisers are eager to provide additional information about their services
Colonial Lodge Community2015 North Reading Road bull Denver PA 17519717-336-5501 bull wwwcoloniallodgepacom
Total AL andor PC Beds 70Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private YesPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted YesShort-term Lease NoEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes
Health Fee-for-Service Available NoAlzheimerrsquos Care NoRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments SSI depends onavailability A veteran-approvedldquohome for heroesrdquo facility all in abeautiful rural setting
Homeland Center1901 North Fifth Street bull Harrisburg PA 17102717-221-7727 bull wwwhomelandcenterorg
Total AL andor PC Beds 50Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private NoPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit YesPartTotally Refundable YesOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes
Health Fee-for-Service Available NoAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted YesComments Exemplary care in a caringbeautiful environment has beenprovided for more than 140 years Ourcontinuum includes a hospice program
Lakeview at Tel Hai Retirement Community1200 Tel Hai Circle bull Honey Brook PA 19344610-273-4602 bull wwwtelhaiorg
Total AL andor PC Beds 100Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private YesPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit YesPartTotally Refundable YesOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes
Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted YesComments Come discover a wonderfulfaith-based community that has beenvoted No 1 retirement community byreaders of the Daily Local newspaper
Mennonite Home Communities1520 Harrisburg Pike bull Lancaster PA 17601717-393-1301 bull wwwmennonitehomeorg
Total AL andor PC Beds 150Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private YesPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted YesShort-term Lease NoEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes
Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments Supportive encouragingenvironment Various room types andsuites available Secure memory careoffered
The Middletown Home999 West Harrisburg Pike bull Middletown PA 17057717-944-3351 bull wwwmiddletownhomeorg
Total AL andor PC Beds 64Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private NoPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes
Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care NoRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments Beautifully appointedapartments overlooking the gardenterrace with the safety and security of24-hour nursing care
Serving from theHeart in the Spirit of
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This is not an all-inclusive list of agencies and providers These advertisers are eager to provide additional information about their services
If you are planning to visit a relativeor friend in a nursing home over theholidays follow these suggestions to
help ensure positive interactions
General Tipsbull Call ahead to the unit where the personresides to find out the best time of day tovisit Plan to visit when you are notrushed for time
bull Bring something with you flowers and avase a photo album a magazine ornewspaper a guestbook for visitors tosign a favorite music CD or a specialfood treat (Check first with staff whetherthe person has any diet restrictions)
bull Position yourself at eye level face toface Ensure you are close enough andspeaking loudly enough that the person
can adequately see and hear you
bull Actively listen to what the person has totell you Express interest in their dailyactivities and allow them to vent theirfeelings about their situation
bull Encourage reminiscing (ldquoRememberwhen helliprdquo) This stimulates the mind andevokes pleasant feelings
bull Tell some jokes or a funny true story orbring in a humorous video to watchtogether
bull If conversation is difficult or impossibleshare news about family friends andcurrent events read aloud or listen tomusic together Sit in the lobby andpeople-watch And learn to becomecomfortable with silence
bull Check the recreational activitiesschedule for special events andaccompany the person you visit to one ofthem
bull Telephone between visits if you canrsquot getin as often as yoursquod like
Ideas for Activitiesbull Watch home movies or rent a favoritemoviemdashperhaps a holiday classic
bull Decorate the room bring in pictures acalendar a sun-catcher for the window aplant special knickknacks or a seasonaldecoration
bull Share a project such as sorting throughfamily photos Look through picturebooks or albums that reflect past interests
bull Write a letter to someone special
bull Play a card game or board game
bull Play a musical instrument
bull Fill out forms such as weekly menustogether
bull Write or tape a family history
bull Make a family collage out of photos
bull Give a manicure apply makeup or sethair
bull Give a hand or foot massage
bull Bring your pet in to visit (find out thefacilityrsquos policy first)
bull Bring children or grandchildren withyou
Lisa M Petsche is a clinical social worker andfreelance writer specializing in eldercare issues
Health Matters
Lisa M Petsche
Make the Holidays a Little BrighterVisit a Care Facility
Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community625 Robert Fulton Highway bull Quarryville PA 17566717-786-7321bull 888-786-7331 bull wwwquarryvillecom
Total AL andor PC Beds 45Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private NoPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease NoEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes
Health Fee-for-Service Available NoAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care NoSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments Quarryville assists inmaintaining independence andpreserving dignity in a safe and secureenvironment
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This is not an all-inclusive list of agencies and providers These advertisers are eager to provide additional information about their services
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Total AL andor PC Beds 96Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private YesPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted YesShort-term Lease NoEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit YesPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes
Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments Three-year private payspending Maintain independence in anenriching and supportive environmentnow offering respite stays
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Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private NoPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted YesShort-term Lease NoEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit MinimalPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes
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Geraldine (Jeri) Kopf was a nativeof Lancaster who kept herself inshape through her love of
playing sports So when the Womenrsquos Army Corps
(WAC) was formed in World War II shefelt ready to enlist in September 1943and serve her country The fact that shehad a strong background in stenographydidnrsquot hurt
Having women in the Army was verycontroversial at the time But she wasdetermined to go And she was soon onher way to basic training at DaytonaBeach Fla Did she have a tough time inbasic
ldquoNo not at allrdquo she laughs ldquoTheygave us the same training they gave theguys and because of all the sports I hadplayed I was ready for it I enjoyed everyminute of itrdquo
She was then sent to MacDill Field inTampa and was assigned to Headquarters
Company where shehandled public relationsfor the base
ldquoAt MacDill pilotswere being trained to flythe B-26 mediumbomberrdquo she says ldquoIt wassuch an unstable planethat an unbelievablenumber of planes werebeing lost In one 30-daytraining period 15 planescrashed leading to thecatchphrase lsquoA plane aday in Tampa Bayrsquordquo
Fortunately they soonsolved that by adding 6feet of wingspan andupgrading the engines
ldquoThe other bigexcitementrdquo she says ldquowas meeting DonScott who was to become my futurehusband He was a member of the base
band who played all theinstruments as needed Healso had a wonderful voiceand was gifted with perfectpitch
ldquoWe got engaged beforeI shipped out to thePentagon and he went tothe Pacific where he andthe band played at basesthroughout the Pacific
ldquoAt the Pentagon I wasastonished to be put incharge of the OverseasConference Room where Iworked daily with theArmy Chief of StaffGeneral of the ArmyGeorge C Marshall andlater with General of the
Army Dwight D Eisenhower when hebecame Army chief of staff Officiallythe Overseas Conference Room didnrsquot
exist because everything that went inthere was absolutely top secret
ldquoThe room had a thick carpet of deepred with a massive mahogany table andmaps of military facilities around theworld lining the walls My job was to seethat the room was kept in perfect shapeand to manage all contacts with seniorofficers around the world
ldquoWhere messages were to be encodedI arranged that through the Signal CorpsAnd I kept copies of everything that wassaid by anyone and decided for actionLater I saw that copies were then sent toeach general in the meetingrdquo
How did she get selected for such animportant post
ldquoI havenrsquot the slightest ideardquo she saysldquoBut you know the Army They donrsquotexplain what they do They tell you whatyoursquore going to do and you just do itrdquo
What about that call from WinstonChurchill when he shared his
Churchill Told Her How Sorry He Wasto Learn of FDRrsquos Death
Robert D Wilcox
Salute to a Veteran
Pvt 1st Class GeraldineKopf at MacDill Field
Tampa in 1943
Are You ReadingJoin the 2015 One Book One Community campaign by reading
Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline
85 libraries in Berks Dauphin LancasterLebanon Perry and York counties and theircommunity partners present the regionalreading campaign
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Read the book duringDecember and January andattend free library programsand discussions in February
Thank You VolunteersOn-Line Publishers Inc and 50plus
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Because of your assistance we wereable to bring the contents and themission of 50plus Senior News to life forthe residents of Central Pennsylvania
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Itrsquos our mission to ensure a better quality of life both for our clientsand their families We provide companion personal andspecialized dementia care so you can enjoy living independently athome or as a resident in a facility setting We are honored to beguiding and educating our veterans on benefits available to off-setthe cost of home care We are an approved provider with the Officeof Long Term Living Waiver Programs and the Lebanon VA MedicalCenter Call today for your FREE in-home meeting
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condolences over President Rooseveltrsquospassing Did she expect to be talkingwith a famous man like that
With a little smile she says ldquoNotreally but most of the people I talkedwith regularly were among our mostimportant generals and admirals Andwhen the prime minister called Ienjoyed only a few words with himbefore passing him on to GeneralMarshallrdquo
By January 1946 she was a sergeantand her hitch was over All WACs wereasked to reenlist but she and her fianceacutewere discharged on the same day Jan18 1946 and shortly thereafter weremarried in St Johnrsquos Lutheran Church inLancaster She became Mrs Geraldine(Jeri) Scott and embarked on awonderful 58 years of married life
The Scotts settled down to live inLancaster And she immersed herself in awide range of community activities Oneclose to her heart was serving asexecutive director of the LancasterChapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society
There she came up with the idea of aReadathon during which children wouldldquosolve the mystery of MSrdquo by readingbooks for credit WGAL-TV filmed theskit through which the program waspresented to the local children
That film was sent to the national MSheadquarters who found the film soinspiring that they adopted theReadathon as a national programsending copies of the film to MSchapters across the US
In addition to all her other activitiesin the community in 1991 Scott startedan art gallery that she still runs today
However when asked what she thinkstoday about having actually talked withWinston Churchill so many years agoshe says with a grin ldquoAt that time Ididnrsquot think of it as something sodifferent from what I did every day Butnow I more strongly think of it as aremembrance to be truly cherishedrdquo
Colonel Wilcox flew a B-17 bomber inEurope in World War II
Senior Art Exhibit WinnersAnnounced
The Lancaster County Office ofAging is pleased to announce thewinners in the 21st Annual Senior ArtExhibit The artworks were displayed atthe Lancaster General OutpatientPavilion Oct 21ndash24
Local art professionals judged theexhibit which consisted of works inwatercolor oil pastels acrylicsphotography and mixed media
The winners are
Watercolorbull First ndash Beverly Felter Pretty Pinkbull Second ndash MarjorieManinger Pumpkin Patch
bull Third ndash John Kimmich Bridge on LogCabin Road
Photographybull First ndash Donald Frey Havanabull Second ndash William Lau Paisley Patternsbull Third ndash Tony Harnish Rockford
Pastelbull First ndash Helena Dueck Mother andSon
bull Second ndash Herb Ackerman Venicebull Third ndash Thomas Santosusso Summer
Acrylicsbull First ndash Peggy Stoll Poppinessbull Second ndash Robert Davenport CoveredBridge
bull Third ndash Larry Hostetter The Lost isFound
Oilbull First ndash Beverly Felter Still Life withCrook No 2
bull Second ndash Sylvia Goodling Cherriesand Cream
bull Third ndash Julie Zourides HomewardBound
Mixed Mediabull First ndash Janet Ray Boys Growing UpCirca 1945
bull Second ndash Herb Ackerman 3Generations
bull Third ndash Dottie Ezard Bluebirds
Peoplersquos Choice Award ndash JosephCaranella for his acrylic The Host
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10 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
LANCASTER COUNTY
EMPLOYERS NEED YOU
For more job listings call theLancaster County Office of Aging
at (717) 299-7979or visit
wwwcolancasterpauslanco_aging
Lancaster County Office of Aging150 N Queen Street Suite 415
Lancaster PA
BELL rINGErS ndash TPLocal organization needs to fill temporary positions for passive solicitation of donations at a variety of
locations during the holiday season Must pass background check be able to stand for extended periods
and have reliable transportation
Are you looking for a new activity to enrich your life An activity that would also help an older person continue to live in the communityThe volunteer opportunities available at Lancaster County Office of Aging are diverse offer flexibility and require a minimal time commitment As a volunteer you can choose to provide a consumer with hands-on help with laundry grocery shopping or cleaning You can also provide socialization as
a phone pal or friendly visitor There are also several specialized programs for volunteers through our agency They include the volunteer ombudsman and APPRISE volunteer programs Volunteers are also invited to participate in several special events during the year distribution of donated chicken barbecue dinners and the Christmas
holiday programFor more information about any of these opportunities and others contact Bev Via volunteer coordinator at (717) 299-7979 or
agingcolancasterpaus Becoming an Office of Aging volunteer will allow you to change the life of an older personmdashand your lifemdashwith the investment of a few hours each month
COMPANIONCArEGIvEr ndash PT
Community-based firm is seeking
persons to help seniors live
enriching lives safely at home
Assist with daily duties including
cleaning cooking bathing
grooming shopping reading etc
Must have valid driverrsquos license
and reliable vehicle for transport
SN11003602
HOrTICULTUrE SPECIALIST ndash PT
Local resortconference center needs
persons to maintain grounds and
public areas by assisting with planting
trimmingpruning shrubstrees
mulching watering raking leaves
general lawn maintenance and snow
removal Need one to three monthsrsquo
related experience or training
SN11001904
EOE
vIEw OUr JOB LIST
We list other jobs on the Web at
wwwcolancasterpaus
lanco_aging To learn more about
applying for the 55+ Job Bank
and these jobs call the
Employment Unit at
(717) 299-7979SN-GEN03
SN11006301Age 55 or over Unemployed The 55+ Job Bank is one ofthree services offered by Employment Unit at the Office ofAging
Jobs are matched with those looking for work Based on anevaluation of your skills and abilities we can match you with aposition needed by a local employer Some employers arespecifically looking for older workers because of the reliabilityand experience they bring to the workplace There is a mix offull-time and part-time jobs covering all shifts requiringvarying levels of skill and experience and offering a wide rangeof salaries
The other services available through the Office of Aging arethe Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)and the regularly scheduled Job Search Workshops
mdash Volunteer Opportunities mdash
Job
Opportunities
Ihave been known to say that justbecause something is old doesnrsquotmean it is automatically valuable I
have junk in my house my grandmotherhad junk in her house hellip sometimes itrsquosjust older junk
With those sage words ofwisdom offered to the masses here aresome creative ideas about what to dowith those keepsakes that you just canrsquotpart with but you donrsquot want to storeaway in a plastic tub for the rest of yourlife
Objects that have some value to youon some level but that really wonrsquot makea big difference when it comes to cashingin are the objects that are the topic ofthis particular column
Repurposing is very popularnow There are more people seeking outantiques and thrift-store items in order toreuse or recycle them than people whojust want to collect for collectingrsquos
sake Be sure youonly repurpose thoseobjectsthat really are notvaluable
Of course youdonrsquot want torepurpose thatChippendale sidetable or a Picassodrawing so get itchecked out beforeyou move aheadOnce youknow that you havea low-valueobject consider some creative ideas
Piecing Up the PlatesPlates can be among some of the most
inexpensive collectibles that nearlyeveryone has hanging around the houseattic or yard sale Vintage decorative
floral plates can be usedat parties and even givenaway to guests as favorsThey really spruce up abuffet line block partyor family get-together
Look around yourgrandmarsquos auntrsquos andneighborrsquos cupboardsand see if you can spotany plates I have somechipped yet colorfulexamples from the1970s hanging aroundmy cabinets that wouldbe prime examples for
this projectSome creative craft aficionados
have taken such plates broken them intopieces and used them in craft projectsJust break the inexpensive plates into 2-to 4-inch pieces and then use them asyou would tiles
Some of the most popular repurposingobjects for old plates are refrigeratormagnets Just simply stick an adhesive-backed magnet to the back of your platepiece
Some damaged or chipped plates havebeen recycled into a decorative concreteframe around the kidsrsquo sandbox or kiddiepool area They will look great stuccoedor glued onto wooden birdhousesgarden jardinieres or birdbathsand trivets
Some folks have used broken platesas walkways leading to a garden shed orpool house These are some great ways touse those damaged and not-so-valuable floral plates and keep thememories too
Picking Up JewelryDamaged jewelry or fancy buttonsmdash
particularly cheap pieces of costumejewelry that can no longer be repaired or
Cool Ideas for the Not-so-Valuables
Art and Antiques by Dr Lori
Lori Verderame
Photo courtesy staff of wwwDrLoriVcom
Vintage china or mismatchedplates with minor damage are
often repurposed
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Silent OvationI purse my lipsmdashmy cheeks widenjaw stiffensnostrils flarebrow scoresneck braceseyebrows blendhands clenchas if willpowerand taught muscles alonecould plug the wall and hold back the deep seaBut eyes slowly fill spilltears betray what lies unfathomedWhat assails my earspours over my heartrsquotil it tremblesCrumbles
Musicflows across my mindslides under invisible barriersvibrates faint chordsstirs tension
A bugler plays ldquoTapsrdquomdasha lyrist soothes with psalmsmdasha choir declares Messiahrsquos ldquoHallelujahrdquomdashorchestras play once-defiant ldquoFinlandiardquomdashgold medalists glow in national anthemrsquos auramdashor a chorus underscores Jean Valjeanrsquos plea ldquoBring Him HomerdquoWithout warningIrsquom tuned and tiedto abiding themesof certain endingstemporal triumphspromising tomorrowsmdashnew secret anniversariesof the heartmdashmy own momentous momentsmarked anointedinfused with tears
Written and submitted by Evelyn Merriam
wornmdashcan be reused and made intoreally cool art objects
Damaged pieces of costume jewelrycan be the source for jewelrypictures by sewing or gluingthe broken pieces onto a piece of velvetfelt or fabric Then the textileis framed as you would a collage
Old broken jewelry or pieces thereofcan be made into a brooch tussymussy or brooch bouquet comprised ofboth fresh flowers and colorful fake-gemstone pins in the shape of flowers
Country music star MirandaLambert carried a brooch bouquet ather country-themed wedding It is acool union of vintage and Victorian
fresh and fauxSome pieces of costume jewelry are
valuable so be sure to check out thevalue with an appraisal before you starttaking apart the jewelry pieces that arestill intact However the damagedpieces are fair game for you crafters outthere
Celebrity PhD antiques appraiser authorand award-winning TV personality Dr Lorihosts antiques appraisal events worldwideDr Lori is the star appraiser on Discoverychannelrsquos TV show AuctionKings Visit wwwDrLoriVcomwwwFacebookcomDoctorLori LoriVerderame at Google+ or call (888) 431-1010
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LANCASTER COUNTY
May 14 20159 am ndash 2 pm
Millersville UniversityMarauder Court
21 South George StreetMillersville
16th Annual
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Date and location tobe determined
Please watch website for updates
12th Annual
DAUPHIN COUNTY
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Hershey
16th Annual
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Traveltizers Travel Appetizers Stories that Whet the Appetite for Travel
By Andrea Gross
Irsquom half-submerged in a luxuriouswhirlpool tub sipping from a glass ofsweet ice wine and looking out the
window at the cascading waters ofHorseshoe Falls the largest of the threefalls that make up Niagara Falls
Over there in the distance is theUnited States Here at the RadissonHotel is Canada
Divided in part by the Niagara Riverthe two countries share the falls withHorseshoe on the Canadian side andAmerican and Bridal Veil falls technicallyin the United States although betterviewed from Canada
Theyrsquore not the tallest falls in theworld but theyrsquore among the mostpowerful and tonight illuminated infestive colors theyrsquore surely the mostbeautiful
Waterfalls wine and a whirlpooltubmdashcould there be a more glorious wayto spend New Yearrsquos Eve I think not buta party is waiting outsidemdashnot just any
party but one of the grandest in Canadaand the only one thatrsquos televised fromcoast to coast
In short ldquoItrsquos Canadarsquos answer toTimes Squarerdquo says Niagara Falls MayorJim Diodati
My husband and I don our parkasmdashDecember weather in Niagara typicallyranges from the low 20s to the mid-30smdashand set out for Queen VictoriaPark
Itrsquos not far from the hotel and as we
walk along the path bordering the fallswersquore surrounded by trees sparkling withmore than a million lights and more than100 illuminated displays representingeverything from Noahrsquos ark and an Inuitkayak to humongous Canadian andUnited States flags
By the time we arrive at the parkmusic is blaring from the stage and theplace is packed with revelers Off to theside the Skylon Tower rises 775 feetabove the falls
The circular top which resembles aspace station is aglow with lights andthe exterior glass-enclosed elevator calledthe ldquoYellow Bugrdquo streaks up and downferrying visitors to and from therevolving dining room and observationdeck at the top
The countdown begins shortly beforemidnight Eight seven six hellip one TheYellow Bug zooms to the top fireworksexplode from the tower and the crowdroars Then led by the performers onstage everyone begins singing ldquoAuldLang Synerdquo
Niagara Fallsrsquo New Yearrsquos Bash
Niagara Falls consists of three separate waterfallsFrom left American Falls Bridal Veil Falls Horseshoe Falls
Horseshoe Falls is wider than sevenfootball fields and as the water dropsthe distance of a 13-story building itcreates an explosion of mist
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Itrsquos almost 1 am when we head backto the Radisson and we have to run tocatch the Falls Incline Railway before itcloses This saves us the uphill hike fromthe street-level park to the FallsviewTourist Area where the hotels casinoeateries and shops are located
We arrive in our room chilled butthrilled ready to start the new year
The next day we explore more ofNiagararsquos winter offerings
After walking farther along the 3-mileillumination route we warm up amongstthe poinsettias and Christmas cacti at theFloral Showhouse and then make ourway to Journey Behind the Falls anattraction that helps us truly appreciatethe size and splendor of Niagara
Dressed in waterproof ponchos(distributed free at the entrance) weslosh through tunnels to emerge 13stories below ground level at the pointwhere Horseshoe Falls crashes into theLower Niagara River
Wersquore showered with mist as theequivalent of more than 1 millionbathtubs full of water rush over the fallsevery hour traveling at a speed of 25mph (During the winter the lowerobservation deck is closed but therersquosdrama and moisture aplenty on theupper deck)
Although itrsquos possible to see all threefalls from the ground-level walkway wetake a helicopter ride in order to betterunderstand the arearsquos geography From up
high we can see how the Niagara Riverwhich begins in Lake Erie and flowsnorth into Lake Ontario divides as itcircles around Goat Island
The southern side plummets over acliff to form Horseshoe Falls while thenorthern side leads to American Falls andBridal Veil Falls These two smaller fallsare in turn separated from each other bythe much smaller landmass of LunaIsland
Finally since the Niagara Peninsula isone of the top ice-wine-producingregions in the world we visit InniskillinEstate Winery an award-winningproducer of the luxury wine We see thevineyards where harvesting of the frozengrapes has just begun watch a video ofthe production process and sample threedifferent types of ice wine RieslingCabernet Franc and Sparkling
We canrsquot agree on which one we likebest so we splurge on mini-bottles ofeach If we canrsquot make it back to Niagaranext year at least wersquoll be able tocelebrate at homemdashbut it wonrsquot be thesame without the whirlpool tub and themagnificent view of the falls
If you goNiagararsquos Winter Festival of Lights
runs through Jan 12 2015wwwniagaraparkscomwwwradissoncomniagarafallsca
Photos copy Irv Green unless otherwise notedstory by Andrea Gross (wwwandreagrosscom)
Photo courtesy of Winter Festival of Lights
Niagararsquos Winter Festival of Lightsfeatures a Christmas Tree Walk that
extends more than 3 miles
Photo courtesy of Niagara Parks Commission
The Falls are illuminated at night adding tothe festive air of the holiday season
Photo courtesy of Niagara Parks Commission
Fireworks mark the coming of theNew Year during Niagararsquos
New Yearrsquos Eve bash
Photo courtesy of Winter Festival of Lights
A three-story-tall illuminated flag ofCanada welcomes folks from the
United States who make up half of the11 million travelers who visit
Niagara each year
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SaturdayJanuary 17 2015
Racestart10am
LocationLancasterCountyCentralParkPavilion22(KiwanisLodge)
Prizes will be awarded to the overall top three male and female finishersand top three male and female finishers in each age category
First three finishers with dogs (any age group) will also receive prizes
Race fees $20 if received by January 8 2015 $25 after January 82015 Only people who pre-register (with payment) by January 8 willhave the option of receiving a t-shirt
Proceeds benefit the Sierra Club ndash Lancaster Grouprsquos environmentalcleanup and education efforts throughout Lancaster County
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3912 Abel Drive Columbia PA 17512
When you were much muchyounger you may havewondered if your mind was
playing tricks Has that monster underyour childhood bed vanished only to bereplaced by other mental quirks alsounsettling as you age Where did I leave my keys The check I wrote a moment ago is not
in sight The envelope in which it is to bemailed is here in front of me I keep hearing the same song over and
over in my mind (a phenomenon calledldquoearwormsrdquo)
You are not losing your mind Theseare mild irritations not alarms Alarmsare triggered when you forget to turn offthe range or you become disoriented asto time or place
That famous painting called TheScream of Nature by Norwegian artistEdvard Munch intrigues us because itportrays how we feel on occasion The
agonized subject inthe painting isclasping his headwith the palms ofhis hands themouth opened intoa large oval thepanicked eyesglancing skyward
He stands on abridge but theartist does notshow to where thebridge leads Whatlies ahead
PerhapsMunchrsquos figuresuffers fromgerontophobiawhich is the irrational fear of aging andwhat lies ahead Symptoms include anyof several apprehensions such as socialisolation inadequate resources and
inability to remainphysically self-sufficient
Most seniors do notexperience that phobiaon a recurring basisYet we are fascinated byMunchrsquos paintingbecause it illustrates arare extreme in ourresponse to anxieties
Seniors like othersexperience normalepisodic bouts ofmelancholy It can besevere temporarily aswhen brought on bydeath of someone inthe family or a friend
Less severe is holiday melancholy wherewe feel excluded from participating withothers in the general merriment
Causes of our dark moods are not
always clear It could be eitherinsufficient or excessive sleep stresstaking or not taking medication orsimply a misdiagnosis
If the melancholy becomes chronicone might be prescribed anantidepressant Some prescriptions workfor some people and not others Patientsreportedly try different antidepressants todetermine which works best Theyrsquorecaught in a casino of choices where theyhope to place the right bet
Severe melancholy or depression hasbeen a characteristic of many of the mostimportant contributors to our culture Ifthese personalities had lived during whatis called the ldquoProzac Generationrdquo wemight have been deprived of their genius
Aristotle concluded that ldquoall men whohave become outstanding in philosophystatesmanship poetry or the arts aremelancholicrdquo He saw melancholy as an
Are You Losing Your Mind
My 22 Centsrsquo Worth
Walt Sonneville
The Scream of Natureby Edvard Munch
please see MIND page 23
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To schedule a tour please call
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3912 Abel Drive Columbia PA 17512
The NationalAssociation of Watch ampClock Collectorsrsquo(NAWCC) Watch ampClock Museum and theLibrary amp ResearchCenter named Mariettaresident GregoryGerhart Volunteer of theYear Recently Gerhartreceived an award for hisgenerous contribution oftime
Gerhartrsquos uncle a member of theNAWCC introduced him to theassociation more than 40 years agoGerhart has been a member for manyyears and after he retired from theKellogg Company he decided topursue his interest in the NAWCC byvolunteering at the museum
He regularly enjoys greetingworldwide members and visitors
guiding group tours andtaking on various museumgallery projects Gerhartrsquospositive experience nowincludes serving as a part-time gallery attendant
ldquoGreg took it uponhimself to makeimprovements in themuseumrsquos lighting byusing his technicalexperience in rebuildingthe museumrsquos display case
lighting unitsrdquo said Noel Poiriermuseum director
ldquoWith funds from a donor andsupport from the unitsrsquo manufacturerGreg was able to singlehandedlyimprove the experience of ourmuseum visitors by ensuring that theobjects on display are adequatelylighted It simply wouldnrsquot have beenpossible without himrdquo
Greg Gerhart
NAWCC Names Volunteer of the Year
RSVP of the CapitalRegion has named TanyaWest as the LancasterCounty Volunteer of theMonth for December
West has beenvolunteering withLancaster Countyorganizations sinceshortly after movingfrom Erie in the 1960sShe averages 500volunteer hours per year with manyyears significantly higher
West is the epitome ofvolunteerism as a way of life In thepast she served as a volunteer boardmember and officer of a dozennonprofit organizations ranging fromGirl Scouts to 4-H and from brain-injured children to the disabled
West continues to demonstrate hercommitment with eight different
Lancaster Countycommunity organizationsShe currently serves on theboards of Mental HealthAmerica and ContactLancaster Helpline
In addition shevolunteers with Kiwanisand Community ActionProgramrsquos povertysimulationsTanya West is great
example of volunteer service inLancaster County
For information on volunteeropportunities or to submit the name of avolunteer for future recognition emaillancasterrsvpcapregorg or call RSVPrsquosLancaster County office at (717) 847-1539 or the statewide Senior Corps ofPennsylvania hotline toll-free at (800)870-2616
Tanya West
West Chosen as Volunteer of the Month
16 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
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Seniors and baby boomers filled the Spooky NookSports complex in Manheim for the 18th annualLancaster County 50plus EXPO in November
The event co-hosted by OLP EvENtS and theLancaster County Office of Aging allowed visitors togather information on a variety of topics enjoyentertainment and attend informative sessions
As attendees gathered for this free one-day eventthey connected with exhibitors there to discuss homeimprovement health and wellness finances retirementcommunities funeral preplanning and more
ldquoI think the best thing about the EXPO at SpookyNook is the visibilityrdquo said Jenny Flamm a MessiahLifeways at Mount Joy County Homes representativeldquoLots of folks stopping to talk and have conversationand even if theyrsquore not particularly ready to make themove today or even tomorrow it will still be in theirmemoryrdquo
The 2014 Lancaster County 50plus EXPO featured aspecial focus on aging in place reflecting most boomersrsquoand seniorsrsquo wishes to age safely and comfortably intheir homes for as long as possible
United Disabilities Services presented a large displayof products available to help adults age in place such aswalk-in bathtubs and showers handrails scooters stairlifts and more
Alison Sprankle BS CMC and Lori BrenizerSmith CTRS MHAED of Good News Consultingpresented seminars on dementia care Listeners learnedwhat to expect as the disease progresses and how tocommunicate more effectively with the afflicted
Free health screenings also assisted guests in
evaluating their stroke risk balance BMI and hearing ldquo[The EXPO] gives the chance for people to ask a
question they may not ask by just coming andknocking on your doorrdquo said Ed Kurek of The GroffsFamily Funeral Home ldquoPeople are willing to ask hereon a one-on-one basis You can then talk to them andgive them some options and I think thatrsquos one goodreason to be hererdquo
As the day continued the crowd grew even larger ldquoI was really surprised at the turnoutrdquo Kurek added
ldquoI wasnrsquot expecting as many [visitors] as there wererdquoOne of those many visitors was Dottie Nikolaus of
Lancaster city who was no stranger to the 50plus EXPO ldquoIrsquove been here before and I really enjoy it I like the
variety of areas such as travel home repair and eventhe end-of-life servicesrdquo she said ldquoThe entertainmentthis year has been excellent toordquo
It was standing-room only when the dayrsquosentertainment kicked off at 10 am The Dutch AppleDinner Theatre performed select songs from theirfinishing 2014 show season and previewed numbersfrom their upcoming 2015 shows including Mid-LifeThe Crisis Continues Les Miseacuterables and Rogers andHammersteinrsquos Oklahoma
Guests enjoyed the vintage- and modern-era Lioneltrain sets that were on display thanks to CoolTrains Infull operation during the course of the EXPO thedisplay comprised three operating tracks eachshowcasing their own train as well as a miniature trainstation gas station convenience stores and tiny carsand trucks
Jerry Mitchell education and outreach specialistfrom the Office of Attorney General used acombination of video presentation and lecture to share
his knowledge on senior scams and how best to protectyour identity and assets from fraudulent activity
Stauffers of Kissel Hill Greenhouse Manager JayUlrich hosted a container-gardening demonstrationUlrich used a mix of annuals and perennials andshowed how to combine textures and colors to create aperfect focal point or accent
Chris Poje 2010 Pa StatE SENiOr idOL winnerserenaded the crowd with renditions of Sinatra andother musical artists from throughout the decades Histake on Lee Greenwoodrsquos ldquoGod Bless the USArdquo gotthe audience to its feet and singing with patriotic pride
That patriotism carried over at the Keystone MilitaryFamilies booth where EXPO attendees donated itemsor cash toward the nonprofitrsquos Stockings for Soldierscollection Each year KMF sends care packages andChristmas stockings to American soldiers serving athome and abroad
Back on stage 2012 Pa StatE SENiOr idOL winnerVickie Kissinger wooed the crowd with a set of smoothand powerful performances
Matt Macis a charismatic song-and-dance performerand a headliner in his own right presented familiartunes from Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Sinatraand other musical greats
Other fun features of the day were the new puttingcontestmdashthe winner took home $100 cashmdashand thefree salon services offered in the Pamper U ZoneGuests paused in their way around the EXPO floor totake advantage of a free haircut manicure or minimassage
The 50plus EXPOs presented by OLP EvENtS willreturn in spring 2015 For more information call(717)-285-1350 or visit www50plusexpopacom
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What do Bing Crosby ElvisPresley Martina McBrideAlvin and the Chipmunks
The Beach Boys Patty Loveless TheOsmonds Perry Como and TheMormon Tabernacle Choir have incommon
The answer They have all sung andrecorded the song ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo
ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo is in fact theworldrsquos most popular Christmas songhaving sold more than 125000000copies It has been recorded in DutchYiddish Japanese and even Swahili
Written by Irving Berlin ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo is a fascinating footnote inAmerican cultural history A Jewishsongwriter wrote a universal bestsellingsong about a day celebrating the birth ofChristianityrsquos founder
Also unusual is the fact that IrvingBerlin did not like the Christmas holidayThat time of year brought back memories
of the tragic death of his infant sonIrving Berlin Jr in December 1928
Berlinrsquos inspiration may have comefrom his being a lonely andnostalgic northeasterntransplant caught in LosAngeles during the holidayseason There the palmtrees and summerliketemperatures in Decembermade him yearn for hismore familiar winter coldweather and snow
Berlinrsquos song originally began with thisintroductory verse
The sun is shiningThe grass is greenThe orange and palm trees swayTherersquos never been such a dayIn Beverly Hills LABut itrsquos December the 24thAnd Irsquom longing to be up north hellip
And then follows the line known andsung all around the planet everyDecember ldquoIrsquom dreaming of a white
Christmas helliprdquo Berlinrsquos labors over this
song took placethroughout a night inJanuary 1940 Whencompleted Berlin wasexcited about his creationdescribing it as a ldquoroundrdquosong his term for thoserare tunes that seemed to
flow from him effortlessly and seamlessly ldquoWe working composers all too often
in the interest of expediency sharpen ourpencils get out that square sheet of paperand become too slickrdquo he later explainedldquoThose forced efforts are lsquosquarersquo songsBut sometimes a song is natural We maystart it to order for a specific scene orshow but our subconscious beings go towork and the song is just thererdquo
On a Monday morning when hecompleted ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo Berlinrushed to his office proclaiming toHelmy Kresa his transcriber ldquoI want youto take down a song I wrote over theweekend Not only is it the best song Iever wrote itrsquos the best song anybody everwroterdquo
Initially skeptical Kresa wrote downthe notes as Berlin sitting at a pianobegan to play the song While Kresalistened and transcribed his skepticismevaporated
ldquoAs he started to sing I knew rightaway that the way he juxtaposed thewarmth of Southern California with thecold snow would make it a hitrdquo Kresarecalled ldquoand when he sang the chorus Iknew it really was the greatest song everwritten I was as thrilled as he wasrdquo
The duo continued working
The Worldrsquos Most Popular Christmas Song
Fragments of History
Victor Parachin
please see SONG page 23
When readers meet me theynever want to talk to meInstead they excitedly look
all around for my husband sayingldquoWherersquos Bobrdquo
Everyone loves Bob But they feelsorry for him because I often make himlook like a doofus (which he is) in mycolumns They look at him with pity andsay ldquoYoursquore such a good sportrdquo
Well Irsquom here to tell you Bob adoresit when I write about him When I donrsquotinclude him hersquoll ask ldquoWhat about merdquowith an insanely disappointed look onhis face
Having said all that last week he hadto fast for routine blood work whichmeant no food after midnight No bigdeal right
Early that evening he was face downon the couch I knelt down andmassaged his shoulders
ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo I saidEver so slowly he raised his head
ldquoDonrsquot you remember the medicalprocedure Irsquom about to getrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not anoperation sweetsItrsquos just a bloodtestrdquo
He sat upldquoJUST A BLOODTESTrdquo
I quietly tiptoedout of the room
At five tomidnight I foundhim in the kitchengorging on frozenpizza
ldquoSheesh Bob Donrsquot you want to nukeit firstrdquo
ldquoTherersquos no timerdquoI lovingly took his hands but he
crazily pulled away and franticallysearched through the cookie jar
ldquoWhere are the peanut buttercookiesrdquo he said
Slowly I stepped backward andwhispered ldquoImdashImdashmay have finishedthem last nightrdquo
ldquoWHATrdquo
ldquoWell I um I wantedcookiesrdquo
ldquoOh so you wantedcookies did you I willnever forgive you for thisrdquo
He dragged himself offto bed I quietly got inbed too In exactly threeminutes he startedmoaning the song fromOliver ldquoFood gloriousfoodmdashhot sausage andmustardrdquo
Less than an hour later he sneezedonce and said ldquoStarvation has caused meto get a coldrdquo
Now I donrsquot like gender stereotypingBut I take that back when it comes to acold Thatrsquos because Bob gets ldquomancoldsrdquo During his last one he threwhimself an ldquoIrsquom going to dierdquo party
I realized that the way I wasapproaching this was all wrong So Ichanged And miraculously I also foundthe cure to the common cold
ldquoYoursquoll be OKrdquo I said ldquoRight afteryour blood work wersquoll get rid of yourcold Instead of heading to your favoritediner like we planned for a lusciousomelet made with grilled apples cheddarcheese and bacon wersquoll keep you onnothing but chicken broth all dayrdquo
Suddenly he stopped sneezingldquoSweets we couldnrsquot have gone to the
diner anywayrdquo I said ldquoYoursquore obviouslytoo weak from starvation Wersquoll go theresomeday sometimemdashfar far from nowsince it will clearly take a long time foryou to recover from your horrible fastingordealrdquo
And with that he jumped out of bedand said ldquoI feel greatrdquo
After the blood work we went to therestaurant where Bob made a speedyrecovery as he reveled in mouthfuls ofglorious food
That week I wound up with amonster cold I knew Bob would get backat me for how I tricked him into gettingbetter I stayed in bedmdashwaiting
He found my grandmotherrsquos quilt inthe cupboard and placed it on metenderly snugging it under my chin
Between sneezes I said ldquoThis is theworst cold Irsquove ever had Go ahead Makefun of me I deserve itrdquo
ldquoYep you dordquo he said putting on hisjacket and getting the car keys
ldquoBob yoursquore going out when Irsquom onmy deathbedrdquo
When he came home he had a bagwith him He took out a chicken pot piemy favorite Kleenex made with aloe acopy of People magazine and a carton ofmint chocolate chip ice cream
He propped up our pillows We spentthe day together watching Murphy Brownreruns and luxuriating in thebreathtaking nearness of each other
So of course everyone loves BobThatrsquos because we all know that he is justlike thismdashsensitive lovingcompassionate and adoringmdasheven whenI donrsquot have a cold
Saralee Perel is an award-winning nationallysyndicated columnist Her new book isCracked Nuts amp Sentimental Journeys StoriesFrom a Life Out of Balance To find out morevisit wwwsaraleeperelcom or emailsperelsaraleeperelcom
18 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
50plus Senior News continues to bring important information as well asentertaining articles to the 50+ community We at On-Line Publisherswould like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the
editorial contributors of 50plus Senior News
It is through the varied interestsand considerable talents of ourcontributors and freelance writersthat such a range of informativeand entertaining content isavailable to read each monthThe pages of 50plus Senior Newsare enriched by your contributions
Mike Clark (The Way I See It)
Angelo Coniglio (The Search for Our Ancestry)
Al Goodman (Beyond the Battlefield )
Andrea Gross (Traveltizers)
John Johnston (Social Security News)
Dr Lori (Art and Antiques)
Gloria May (NurseNews)
Clyde McMillan-Gamber (The Beauty in Nature)
Jim Miller (The Savvy Senior)
Victor Parachin (Fragments of History)
Saralee Perel (Such is Life)
Dr Leonard Perry (The Green Mountain Gardener)
Ted Rickard (The Squint-Eyed Senior)
Sy Rosen (Older But Not Wiser)
Walt Sonneville (My 22 Centsrsquo Worth)
Nick Thomas (Tinseltown Talks)
Robert Wilcox (Salute to a Veteran)
Judith Zausner (Creativity Matters)
Thank YouColumnists
Such is Life
Saralee Perel
When a Man Canrsquot Have Food
Bob and Saralee at the diner
The best of Christmases and thehigh point of the feast daymarking the beginning of the
Christian era was the year I got theelectric train An electric train has a lot ofpieces And you can take the pieces apartand put them back together in your ownfashion any old way you want to
The next best part of Christmas wascousin-visiting Here the cousinsmdashalmostall male and within a couple years of myown agemdashbecame real people not justthe last or next wearer of hand-me-downldquoSunday bestrdquo
They were here in person kids I couldplay with bringing with them the cold-fresh of December into our second-floorapartment
Gift inspection was the first order ofbusiness for visiting cousins Even beforehellos it was ldquoWhad-ja-getrdquomdashall oneword Without waiting for a responsethis was followed by ldquoWhad-else-ja-getrdquo
The year of the electric train was atriumph of familial snobberyQuestioning never got past the firstldquowhad-ja-getrdquo Instantly four cousinswere on hands and knees takingeverything apart to rearrange it revisingit to anything but the drearilysymmetrical layout plotted by Lionel
There was never enough track ofcourse There never would bemdashnot forthe fledgling empire builders who werealready looking down the hall to thedining room wondering how manypieces and how many Christmases itwould take to get there
There was one other Christmas giftthat even among my cousins wouldsquash the ldquowhad-ja-getsrdquo If you got anErector Set you simply pointed at thebox
You tried not to look too superioracting as though lavish gifts were an
everyday thingwith you Youmight beinterrupted byyour auntinsisting youtry on ldquoat leastthe jacketrdquofrom theSunday outfither son hadfinallyoutgrown But the moment was stillyours
The Erector Set consisted entirely ofparts Nothing was put together in thefirst place hundreds of metal pieces steelwheels nuts and boltsmdashendlesspossibilities for both construction andeventual dismembermentmdashand theruination of hundreds of vacuumcleaners
(My Aunt Ella used to claim that theErector Set people were subsidized by theHoover people But then Aunt Ella alsoclaimed that opening an umbrellaindoors made the roof leak and onerainy spring she turned out to be rightabout that)
One year a cousin we visited got anIrish Mail This was a sidewalk vehiclethat you steered with your feet andpropelled by working a handlebar backand forth
It was really a neat machine and onceyou got the rhythm of it you could workup some real speedmdashplenty enough tobecome a pedestrian hazard and getyelled at
But the Irish Mail was expensive andthus unheard of in his neighborhood soit simply had to be ldquodorkyrdquo which meantit was soon abandoned and left in a darkcorner of the cousinrsquos basement It was agift from the other side of the family an
uncle bymarriage wholived in a swellapartmentbuilding thatdidnrsquot allowkids
There was asuper-deluxemodel of theErector Set thatactually had a
miniature steam engine with it None ofus cousins had one but there was anonly child named Arnold who lived in afirst-floor apartment down the blockwho did
The engine would have made a lot offriends for Arnold who could have usedsome help in that department since henot only had steel-rimmed glasses butwore braces too
But his mother wouldnrsquot let anybody
play with it because it was too dangerousSo we kept pushing Arnold into snowbanks or bushes for all the next year untilhe and his steam engine finally moved tothe suburbs
Eventually the cousins went separateways Some uncles became prosperousand relocated to airier neighborhoodsToday the children of the cousins andthe cousins of the cousins donrsquot evenknow one another
Which is a pity really If all thecousins chipped in we could get theextra track for the train and the ErectorSet with the miniature steam engineThen wersquod get together again and makeall those nifty things that are pictured onthe lids of the boxes
A collection of Ted Rickardrsquos family-funessays is titled Anything Worth Knowing ILearned from the Grandkids It is nowavailable in paperback on Amazoncom
www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 19
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Theodore Rickard
Cousins for Christmas
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mjoyceonlinepubcom
Artist Shares 100 Faces 100 StoriesPhotographer Molly Kraybillrsquos
display on aging ldquoOne Hundredrdquowill be on display in the Harvest ViewGallery of Landis Homes from 430to 830 pm through Jan 15
A 2009 graduate of LancasterMennonite High School Kraybillgraduated in 2013 from EasternMennonite University inHarrisonburg Va with a degree inphotography and digitalcommunications
The ldquoart of agingrdquo took on newmeaning for Kraybill whophotographed women ages 1 to 100
for her senior art show titled ldquoOneHundredrdquo
ldquolsquoOne Hundredrsquo is an explorationof the female experience of agingrdquosays Kraybill ldquoI photographed onefemale for every age 1 through 100and asked each one the samequestion lsquoWhat do you like aboutyour agersquo
ldquoThe result is a colorful visualjourney through the wisdom painand joy that aging brings Frombraces to wrinkles from the simpledelights of being a kindergartner tothe losses of older age I have found
that age is something to be celebratedembraced and most importantlynothing to be ashamed ofrdquo
For Kraybill talking with theparticipants shed new light on aging
ldquoThey made me realize that Ishouldnrsquot be scared of the futurerdquo saidKraybill ldquoIt makes me appreciateliving in the moment
ldquoIrsquom excited to agerdquoLandis Homes is located at 1001
E Oregon Road Lititz Moreinformation is available atwwwlandishomesorg or by calling(717) 381-3550
Pumpkin ContestCelebrates Creativity
Lancaster native Molly Kraybill currently lives inWashington DC where she teaches digital art
in a public elementary school
Residents staff and localvolunteers at Garden Spot Villagerecently teamed up for the first-ever on-campus ldquoPack-A-Paloozardquoto benefit Operation ChristmasChild a project of SamaritanrsquosPurse an international Christianrelief and evangelismorganization
The group packed 120 red-and-green holiday-themedshoeboxes with school and craftsupplies toys toothbrushes andtoothpaste and other items Theboxes will be distributed to needychildren overseas
In addition to the boxespacked at Pack-A-Palooza GardenSpot Village distributed another 100boxes to individual residents forpacking Packers included a personal
note of encouragement in each boxSamaritanrsquos Purse has run
Operation Christmas Child each yearsince 1993
First place ndash The Carousel created bythe St Annersquos receptionist office
Second place ndash The Popcorn Bucket(SARC cinema) created by the first-floor
nursing staff Third place ndash The GumballMachine created by the
admissions and social work team
After the votes were compiled thewinners of the annual St AnnersquosRetirement Community pumpkin-decorating contest were announced at thecommunityrsquos annual Halloween party
The winners were
Volunteers Barbara SlowthowerShirley Fulton and Therese Hodson sortcrayons and other supplies to be packedinto shoeboxes for Operation ChristmasChild during the recent Pack-A-Palooza
event at Garden Spot Village
GSV Hosts First On-CampusPack-A-PaloozaThe Garden Spot Village holiday train
room celebrating its 10th anniversary thisyear is open to the public from 130 to 4pm on Saturdays through Dec 27
Even repeat visitors will find lots ofnew highlights on both O-gauge andHO-gauge layouts
The O-gauge layout features a hobocamp Sunoco Oil siding many detailedstructures and LED lighting A newLionel Legacy remote control systemmakes it possible to run five trains atonce
Now visitors can push a button tomove workers around a control towerand operate a sawmill with a conveyor-belt log loader
These new features are in addition toan operating freight station coal loadergas station and water tower
Visitors will also see a 15-foot earlyhandcrafted Lionel O-gauge circus train
This year club members can operatemuch of the HO-gauge display through
a computer or smart phone The displaynow features more detailed roadcrossings with crossing gates that raiseand lower with flashing lights andringing bells
Visitors will still be able to get anengineerrsquos-eye view from the engine ofone of the trains on a 55-inch wallmonitor
Garden Spot Village is located at 433S Kinzer Ave Admission is freedonations are accepted For informationand directions call (717) 355-6000
Garden Spot Village Train Clubmembers Mike Lanyon left and
Mike ldquoFitzrdquo Fitzgerald
Holiday Train Room Open to Public
because I eventually got him into ittoordquo
Leh began to study antiques learningfrom older people hersquod meet at the fleamarkets who would show him what tolook for and what wasnrsquot worth it
From there he gained an interest inblue-decorated stoneware which hefound more interesting than bottles aseach was handmade and uniquelydecorated
ldquoI learned at some point that diversityis goodrdquo he said ldquoI got into all avenuesof antiquing buying painted furnitureiron glass pottery oil paintings basketsand chinardquo
While he works full-time as asalesman estimator Leh has filled hisweekends running to different auctionsHe still loves variety but he keeps asharp eye out for his favorite blue crocks
He looks for ones with specialdecorations Tulips and other floraldesigns are most common with fruitfalling as a close second and birds as athird The rarest finds have moons catsor dogs
Leh has close to 100 crocks in hispersonal collection and said he canrsquot evenbegin to count the bottles No matterhow many he gets he keeps his findslocal
His fascination with history pushedhim to sell his home and move inSeptember to a 1798 stone house builtby Thomas Pettit the son of a countyfounder
The architecture is unparalleled Lehsaid There are seven fireplaces thickwindow boxes and original chair railsand hardwood floors through the home
The house was added to the NationalRegister of Historic Places in 1983 It isthe perfect environment for Lehrsquosnumerous treasures now displayed andincorporated into the housersquos deacutecor
ldquoI just love historyrdquo he said ldquoIt makes
perfect sense for me to have a place likethis to fill with the items I am sofascinated withrdquo
While antiques became a huge part ofLehrsquos life he slowly made it a familyaffair His father bought a home inupstate New York that was built in 1894and together they decorated it withperiod items that fit the theme of thehome
Over the years his fatherrsquos collectiongrew and he started selling things withhis son sharing a booth at a localantique mart Soon they had two boothsand eventually three The younger Lehno longer has a booth but his father stillruns one out of Easton Pa
A lot of the antiques Leh tries to sellare higher-end items that can sit too longat a local market He finds better luck
sending those to auctionsVisiting one is an experience he
saidldquoItrsquos the people itrsquos the food itrsquos
the triprdquo he said ldquoTherersquos not anauction I donrsquot go to where I donrsquot
know peoplerdquoAlthough antiquing can be expensive
it doesnrsquot have to be Leh saidHersquos bought many things for more
than $10000 including a LancasterCounty farm table he bought thissummer
But there are a variety of levels atwhich people can get involved headded
Every year he goes to the BaltimoreBottle Show where he sees many kidsgetting started at the same age he didSome of them walk in with $5 and leavewith 10 bottles ready to start acollection they can build on
Many of them can even specialize incertain bottles such as medicine bottlesor soda and beer bottles
ldquoMy problem was I specialized ineverythingrdquo he said laughing
Leh also finds value not necessarily inthe expensive items but in the ones thatare the most unusual
ldquoWhat they were wherever they camefrom what they were used formdashthosestories are what interest merdquo Leh said
Early Pennsylvania settlers brought alittle bit of nature into their own homeshe said painting furniture pottery andother decorations
ldquoThose are some of my favoriteitemsrdquo he said ldquoAt one point they wereall close to someonersquos heart And I liketo think I can appreciate them nowrdquo
Please note submissions must be received bythe 10th of the month prior to insertion
Submissions will be included as space permits
For more information or to submit your happenings email Megan Joyce at mjoyceonlinepubcom or mail to
50plus Senior NewsMegan Joyce
3912 Abel Drive Columbia PA 17512
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TREASURE from page 1
Some of Lehrsquos antique bottlecollection including figural
bitters bottles historical flasksand early medicine bottles
Back row from left Gaudy Dutch cup andplate Rabbitware plate Leeds plate Centerfrom left eagle butter print pewter master
salt seated Redware dog and cow butter print
Leh acquired this local farm table(circa 1820) in summer 2014
22 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
Lancaster County
Calendar of EventsCocalico Senior Association ndash (717) 336-7489Dec 12 10 am ndash Music with Sandy HeiseyDec 18 10 am ndash Compass Mark Program on ProvisionsDec 24 9 am ndash Christmas Party
Columbia Senior Center ndash (717) 684-4850Dec 3 1015 am ndash Christmas BingoDec 11 10 am ndash Christmas Special Quarryville
Presbyterian SingersDec 30 1015 am ndash New Yearrsquos Eve Party and Luncheon
Elizabethtown Area Senior Center ndash (717) 367-7984 Dec 4 10 am ndash Radio City Christmas Show VideoDec 10 10 am ndash Bingo Buddies with PreschoolDec 15 1030 am ndash Christmas Activity and Craft
Lancaster House North Happy Hearts Club SeniorCenter ndash (717) 299-1278Tuesdays 1 pm ndash Varied ActivitiesThursdays noon ndash Pinochle
Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center ndash (717) 299-3943Dec 10 930 am ndash Haircuts and ManicuresDec 12 930 am ndash Holiday Music with InstrumentsDec 24 930 am ndash Holiday Program with Santa Claus
Lancaster Rec Senior Center ndash (717) 392-2115 ext 147Dec 12 915 am ndash Benefits of POADec 18 9 am ndash Christmas PartyDec 24 1030 am ndash Baking and Decorating Christmas
Cookies
Lititz Senior Center ndash (717) 626-2800Dec 3 10 am ndash Ice Cream Social with Lancashire HallDec 10 10 am ndash Children from Owl Hill Learning
Center VisitDec 24 10 am ndash Christmas Party and Music
Luis Munoz Marin Senior Center ndash (717) 295-7989Dec 9 10 am ndash Memory Box ProjectDec 11 10 am ndash Crafty Gift Ideas for GrandchildrenDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party
Millersville Senior Center ndash (717) 871-9600Mondays and Fridays 9 am ndash Healthy Steps in Motion
ExerciseDec 19 10 am ndash Cookie ExchangeDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Music with Penn Manor Chorus
Next Gen Senior Center ndash (717) 786-4770Dec 8 930 am ndash Holiday Craft CenterpiecesDec 18 1015 am ndash Smith Middle School SingersDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party
Rodney Park Happy Hearts Club Senior Center ndash(717) 393-7786 Tuesdays noon ndash Pinochle Wednesdays 1 pm ndash Varied Activities Thursdays noon ndash Bingo
Community Programs Free and open to the public
Support Groups Free and open to the public
Dec 3 7 to 815 pmAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupWillow Lakes Outpatient Center212 Willow Valley Lakes Drive Willow Street(717) 464-9365
Dec 8 10 to 11 amAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6076jmortongardenspotvillageorg
Dec 18 noonBrain Tumor Support GroupLancaster General Health Campus Wellness Center2100 Harrisburg Pike Lancaster(717) 626-2894
Dec 22 2 to 3 pmParkinsonrsquos Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6259jshaffergardenspotvillageorg
Dec 24 6 to 8 pmEpilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania SupportGroupLancaster General HospitalStager Room 5555 N Duke St Lancaster(800) 887-7165 ext 104
Saturdays in December 130 to 4 pmTrain Room Holiday Open HouseGarden Spot Village Train Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6000
Dec 1 6 pmRed Rose Singles MeetingHossrsquos Steak amp Sea House100 W Airport Road Lititz(717) 406-6098
Dec 7 3 pmPublic Singing of Handelrsquos MessiahGrace Lutheran Church517 N Queen St Lancaster(717) 397-2748
Dec 14 9 am to 3 pmPennsylvania Music ExpoContinental Inn2285 Lincoln Highway EastLancaster(717) 898-1246wwwrecordcollectorsorg
Dec 19 6 to 9 pmMusic FridaysDowntown Lancaster (717) 341-0028
Senior Center Activities
Library Programs
Lititz Public Library 651 Kissel Hill Road Lititz (717) 626-2255Dec 3 630 pm ndash Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster CountyDec 8 130 to 330 pm Dec 16 6 to 8 pm ndash Scrabble Meet-UpsDec 16 11 am ndash Reel Talk for Everyone The Pianist
If you have an eventyou would like to includeplease email information to mjoyceonlinepubcom for
consideration
Winter is Coming hellipBefore the weather gets too
cold you should protect yourhouse and family from theelements
Here are some essential areas tocheck
Roofbull Look for missing shinglescracked flashing and brokenoverhanging tree limbs
bull Check the chimney for mortardeterioration and loose bricksInspect the underside of the rooffrom the attic for signs of leakage
Exteriorbull Check the foundation for cracksin the concrete or low spots in thesoil where water can accumulateagainst the foundation
bull Examine the caulking in the
siding and around the windowand door trims
Heat
bull Turn on the heating system andensure that the heat is beingdelivered to all outlets
bull Check the filter and change it ifnecessary Keep extra filtersaround so you can change itduring the winter season
www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 23
SONG from page 17
developing and refining ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo over several weeks and thenput it away
More than a year later in April 1941Berlin and film director Mark Sandrichwere working on a new movie HolidayInn when Berlin realized it would be theperfect forum for his Christmas song
On the Paramount Studios set wasWalter Scharf a staff music arrangerassigned to Berlin His task was to turnBerlinrsquos tunes into full-fledged orchestralnumbers
Scharf remembers Berlin tapping outldquoWhite Christmasrdquo on a piano Berlin
only had two years of formal schoolingand never learned to read or write musicScharf recalls Berlinrsquos first performance asa ldquovery roughrdquo rendition
Bing Crosby who overheard Berlinplaying the piece was not impressedCrosby a devout Catholic wantedldquoWhite Christmasrdquo removed from thefilm because he thought it would furthersecularize Christmas which he felt shouldbe a religious season
It was Scharf who eased Crosbyrsquosconcern telling the singer he thoughtldquoWhite Christmasrdquo would turn out wellReportedly Crosby rolled his eyes saying
ldquoI hope sordquoHoliday Inn opened in New York on
Aug 4 1942 It featured Bing Crosby asa singer and Fred Astaire as a dancerWhile Berlin was ecstatic andenthusiastic the reviewers barely noticedor mentioned the production
Before long however the song ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo was becoming a hit Themovie won an Oscar for Best Song in1943 and was also nominated for BestScoring of a Musical Picture and BestOriginal Story
Because the country was in the darkestdays of World War II many welcomed
this sentimental reminder of home As aresult Crosbyrsquos recording of ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo has sold more than 30 millionrecords
Crosby was amazed at the publicresponse to the song As a member of theUSOrsquos traveling ensemble he was askedby troops serving in World War II to singldquoWhite Christmasrdquo no matter what timeof year it was
More than 150 different performerswho run the entire musical gamut haverecorded this piece Crosbyrsquos version alonewas listed as the all-time top single by TheGuinness Book of World Records
asset to the giftedSuper achievers frequently are driven
to succeed to escape their ldquoBlack Dogrdquo asWinston Churchill described his owndark moods Those who have beenafflicted with psychiatric maladies includeAbraham Lincoln Sir Isaac NewtonNoah Webster Samuel Johnson Ludwigvan Beethoven Charles Darwin ErnestHemingway Walt Whitman Edgar AllanPoe and Herman Melville
If todayrsquos medications had sedatedtheir psyches would they have been lessdriven to achieve
Crossword puzzles have long served asa choice for those who seek mentalstimulation Now the trend is towardcomputer games AARP has free gameson their website wwwaarporg
For Einstein theorizing may havebeen his equivalent of a computer gameBut he benefited also by playing theviolin to exercise his brain
In 1890 William James in his ThePrinciples of Psychology theorized thatldquoorganic matter especially nerve tissueseems endowed with a very extraordinarydegree of plasticityrdquo
For 50 years that hypothesis wasignored The conventional scientificwisdom held that the brain cannot createneural growth its structure is immutable
Neuroscientists now know throughresearch of neuroplasticity that the brainis capable throughout a lifetime ofstrengthening and creating neuralconnections adapting and reorganizingfollowing injury illness or behavioralalterations
Experiment with ways in which youcan be the gatekeeper of your brainrsquosrehabilitation What is your choice
computer games violin lessons bridgechess painting portraits or landscapes ormaybe crossword puzzles
As with the selection of anantidepressant medication we may haveto try several to find which works bestfor usWalt Sonneville a retired market-researchanalyst is the author of My 22 Centsrsquo WorthThe Higher-Valued Opinion of a SeniorCitizen and A Musing Moment MeditativeEssays on Life and Learning books ofpersonal-opinion essays free of partisan andsectarian viewpoints Contact him atwaltsonnevilleverizonnet
MIND from page 14
24 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
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Woodward Hill Cemetery
501 S Queen St Lancaster
(717) 872-1750
Steinmetz Coins amp Currency Inc
350 Centerville Road Lancaster
(717) 299-1211
Advanced Denture Center
39 E Main St Ephrata
(717) 721-3004
Dental Health Associates
951 Rohrerstown Road Lancaster
(717) 394-9231
Lancaster Denture Center
951 Rohrerstown Road Lancaster
(717) 394-3773
Smoketown Family Dentistry
2433 C Old Philadelphia Pike Smoketown
(717) 291-6035
Central PA Poison Center
(800) 521-6110
Office of Aging
(717) 299-7979 or (800) 801-3070
Lancaster County Office of Aging
(717) 299-7979
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
510 Centerville Road Lancaster
(717) 898-1900
Internal Revenue Service
(717) 291-1994
Richard H Heisey Funeral Home
216 S Broad St Lititz
(717) 626-2464
Regional Gastroenterology Associates of
Lancaster (RGAL)
2104 Harrisburg Pike Lancaster
694 Good Drive Suite 23 Lancaster
4140 Oregon Pike Ephrata
(717) 544-3400
Alzheimerrsquos Association
(717) 651-5020
American Cancer Society
(717) 397-3744
American Diabetes Association
(888) DIABETES
American Heart Association
(717) 393-0725
American Lung Association
(717) 397-5203 or (800) LungUSA
American Red Cross
(717) 299-5561
Arthritis Foundation
(717) 397-6271
Building You LLC
804 New Holland Ave Lancaster
(888) 769-3992
Consumer Information
(888) 878-3256
CONTACT Helpline
(717) 652-4400
Disease and Health Risk
(888) 232-3228
Domestic Violence
(800) 799-7233
Flu or Influenza
(888) 232-3228
Interventional Vein amp Vascular Institute
6 N Penryn Road Manheim
(844) 438-4884
Patient Advocates Lancaster
(717) 884-8011
Hearing and Ear Care Center LLC
806 W Main St Mount Joy
(717) 653-6300
Pennsylvania Office for the Deaf and Hard
of Hearing
(800) 233-3008 VTTY
CoolTrains
106 W Main St Landisville
(717) 898-7119
Connections at Home VIA Willow Valley
(717) 299-5673
Senior Helpers
1060 S State St Suite E Ephrata
(717) 738-0588
Visiting Angels Living Assistance Services
Serving Lancaster and surrounding
counties
(717) 393-3450
Eastwood Village Homes LLC
102 Summers Drive Lancaster
(717) 397-3138
Marietta Senior Apartments
601 E Market St Marietta
(717) 735-9590
Medicare
(800) 633-4227
CVSpharmacy
wwwcvscom
Health Depot Wellness amp Pharmacy
Granite Run Square Lancaster
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Wileyrsquos Pharmacy
Locations in Lancaster Millersville
Quarryville and Strasburg
(717) 898-8804
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Elizabethtown Willow Street and Intercourse
(717) 397-8177
Prudential Homesale Services Group
Rocky Welkowitz
(717) 393-0100
Colonial Lodge Community
2015 N Reading Road Denver
(717) 336-5501
TLC Ladies
(717) 228-8764
Transition Solutions for Seniors
Rocky Welkowitz
(717) 615-6507
Wells Contemplative Solutions
255 Butler Ave Suite 301-B Lancaster
(717) 208-3633
Passport Information
(877) 487-2778
Lebanon VA Medical Center
1700 S Lincoln Ave Lebanon
(717) 228-6000 or (800) 409-8771
RSVP of Capital Region Inc
(717) 847-1539
RSVP Lancaster County
(717) 847-1539
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(717) 454-8956
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(443) 619-3842
Building You LLC
804 New Holland Ave Lancaster
(888) 769-3992
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Resource DirectoryThis Resource Directory recognizes advertisers who have made
an extended commitment to your health and well-being
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serving the senior communityOn-Line Publishers Inc will not knowingly accept or publish
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EDITORIALVICE PRESIDENT AND MANAGING EDITOR
Christianne RuppEDITOR 50PLUS PUBLICATIONS
Megan Joyce
ART DEPARTMENTPROJECT COORDINATOR
Renee McWilliamsPRODUCTION ARTIST
Janys Cuffe
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTACCOUNT EXECUTIVESAngie McComsey Jacoby
Amy KiefferRanee Shaub Miller
ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVES
Christina CardamoneKristy NeideighBUSINESS INTERNS
Mariah K HammacherChristopher Lee-Jimenez
SALES amp EVENT COORDINATOR
Eileen CulpEVENTS MANAGER
Kimberly Shaffer
CIRCULATIONPROJECT COORDINATOR
Loren Gochnauer
ADMINISTRATIONBUSINESS MANAGER
Elizabeth Duvall
Dear Savvy SeniorI understand that there are several
types of flu vaccines being offered toseniors this flu season What can youtell me about themndash Cautious Senior
Dear CautiousDepending on your health age
and personal preference therersquos abuffet of flu shots available toseniors this flu season along withtwo vaccinations for pneumonia thatyou should consider getting too
Flu Shot OptionsJust as they do every year the
Centers for Disease Control andPrevention (CDC) recommends aseasonal flu shot to almost everyonebut itrsquos especially important forseniors who are at higher risk ofdeveloping serious flu-relatedcomplications
The flu puts more than 200000people in the hospital each year andkills around 24000mdash90 percent ofwhom are seniors Herersquos therundown of the different options
bull Standard (trivalent) flu shot Thistried-and-true shot thatrsquos beenaround for more than 30 yearsprotects against three strains ofinfluenza This yearrsquos versionprotects against the two common Astrains (H1N1 and H3N2) and oneinfluenza B virus
bull Quadrivalent flu shot Thisvaccine which was introduced lastyear protects against four types of
influenzamdashthe same three strains asthe standard flu shot plus anadditional B-strain virus
bull High-dose flu shot Designedspecifically for seniors age 65 andolder this vaccine called theFluzone High-Dose has four timesthe amount of antigen as a regularflu shot does which creates astronger immune response for betterprotection
But be aware that the high-doseoption may also be more likely tocause side effects includingheadache muscle aches and fever
bull Intradermal flu shot If you donrsquotlike needles the intradermal shot is anice option because it uses a tiny116-inch-long micro-needle toinject the vaccine just under theskin rather than deeper in themuscle like standard flu shots Thistrivalent vaccine is recommendedonly to those ages 18 to 64
To locate a vaccination site thatoffers these flu shots visitwwwvaccinesgov and type in yourZIP code
Yoursquoll also be happy to know thatif yoursquore a Medicare beneficiary PartB will cover 100 percent of the costsof any flu shot as long as yourdoctor health clinic or pharmacyagrees not to charge you more thanMedicare pays
Private health insurers are alsorequired to cover standard flu shotshowever yoursquoll need to check withyour provider to see if they cover the
other vaccination options
Pneumonia VaccinesThe other important vaccination
the CDC recommends to seniorsespecially this time of year are thepneumococcal vaccines forpneumonia An estimated 900000people in the US get pneumococcalpneumonia each year and it killsaround 5000
This year the CDC isrecommending that all seniors 65 orolder get two separate vaccineswhich is a change of decades-oldadvice The vaccines are Prevnar 13and Pneumovax 23 Previously onlyPneumovax 23 was recommendedfor seniors
Both vaccines which areadministered just once work indifferent ways to provide maximumprotection
If you havenrsquot yet received anypneumococcal vaccine you shouldget the Prevnar 13 first followed byPneumovax 23 six to 12 monthslater But if yoursquove already beenvaccinated with Pneumovax 23 youshould get Prevnar 13 at least oneyear later
Medicare currently covers onlyone pneumococcal vaccine per olderadult If yoursquore paying out of pocketyou can expect to pay around $50 to$85 for Pneumovax 23 and around$120 to $150 for Prevnar 13
Jim Miller is a regular contributor tothe NBC Today show and author ofThe Savvy Senior Bookwwwsavvyseniororg
Vaccination Options forSeniors this Flu Season
Savvy Senior
Jim Miller
Keep Stress in Check during the HolidaysThe holidays should be a joyous
time for family and friends butthey can be stressful if you feelstretched too thin
Donrsquot let the pressure bring youdown Here are some helpful hintsfor keeping your stress levels undercontrol during what should be afun and relaxing time
Pay attention to your moodRecognize the signs of stress suchas irritability and anxiety Avoidthese by getting a handle on thingsinstead of just letting them happen
Set reasonable limits Allowyourself to say ldquonordquo Be realisticabout what you can and cannot doduring this busy month
Watch your diet Overindulging in
holiday treats can affect your moodSugar overload will make yousluggish for example and thestimulating effect of caffeine maymake you overanxious
Exercise Take a walk or visit thegym regularly Not only will itcombat the extra calories yoursquoreconsuming but yoursquoll also relievetension and get some relaxation
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As On-Line Publishers Inc sees the conclusion of yet another year weare grateful to our dedicated staff loyal readers and supportiveadvertisers who have all enabled us to continue to grow in our missionto serve the mind heart and spirit of the 50+ community We wish to thank each of you for helping to make 50plus Senior News
a fun interesting and unique source of information and entertainmentfor our readers in Central PennsylvaniaAt this special time of giving thanks and reminiscing the staff of
On-Line Publishers wishes you our friends warmest holiday wishes
Happy Holidays
Shevita is a playful and very friendly 7-year-old pittie mix who is excited to joinan active and fun-loving family Sheenjoys going on walks trips to the parkand meeting new friends
Shevita is the kind of gal who thrives ina family setting She is in her elementwhen surrounded by people and she likesthe company of other dogs too Herprevious owners report that she is housetrained spayed and up to date on hervaccinations
Shevita may have a little extra gray onher muzzle but this lively pup is certainly
no couch potato She is ready to get started on the best and mostfun years of her life in a family who makes her feel very loved
and cared for Shevita ID No 23940779For more information please contact the
Humane League of Lancaster County at (717)393-6551
Humane League Pet of the Month
Shevita
In todayrsquos healthcare environmentyou need your own advocate
Anne L Miller RN BSN MHAPrivate Patient Advocate
What can a private advocate do for you or your loved one
We provide RN bedside-monitoring in hospitals and nursing homesto keep you safe from hospital-acquired infections and errors
We can accompany you to your physician appointments to askquestions about your treatment options
We research clinical trials and review your medical records andhospital bills
We will present all of your options not just those offered by yourdoctor or hospital
Our only goal is creating the best outcome for youmdashnot creatingprofits for a provider or facility
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7178848011wwwPatientAdvocatesLancastercom
We will focus on you and only youLet us help give you peace of mind
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Bethany Village mdash MapleWood325 Wesley Drive bull Mechanicsburg PA 17055717-766-0279 bull wwwBethanyVillageorg
Total AL andor PC Beds 100Assisted Living Residence YesPrivate 100Private Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service YesHealth Fee-for-Service Available Yes
Alzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted YesComments One-bedroom suitessecured memory supportneighborhood skilled nursing ndash The Oaks
Homewood at Plum Creek425 Westminster Avenue bull Hanover PA 17331717-637-4166 bull wwwhomewoodcom
Total AL andor PC Beds 98Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private NoPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes
Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care NoRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments Excellent care in a lovelyenvironment Call to schedule a visit
Longwood Manor Personal Care amp Memory Care2760 Maytown Road bull Maytown PA 17550717-426-0033 bull wwwlongwoodassistedcom
Total AL andor PC Beds 144Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private YesPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted YesShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit YesPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center NoMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service No
Health Fee-for-Service Available NoAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted YesComments Beautiful homelikeenvironment nestled in the heartland ofLancaster County Specializing in memorysupport One-time community fee only
The listings with a shaded background have additional information about their center in a display advertisement in this edition
Assisted Living ResidencesPersonal Care Homes
This is not an all-inclusive list of agencies and providers These advertisers are eager to provide additional information about their services
Colonial Lodge Community2015 North Reading Road bull Denver PA 17519717-336-5501 bull wwwcoloniallodgepacom
Total AL andor PC Beds 70Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private YesPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted YesShort-term Lease NoEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes
Health Fee-for-Service Available NoAlzheimerrsquos Care NoRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments SSI depends onavailability A veteran-approvedldquohome for heroesrdquo facility all in abeautiful rural setting
Homeland Center1901 North Fifth Street bull Harrisburg PA 17102717-221-7727 bull wwwhomelandcenterorg
Total AL andor PC Beds 50Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private NoPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit YesPartTotally Refundable YesOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes
Health Fee-for-Service Available NoAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted YesComments Exemplary care in a caringbeautiful environment has beenprovided for more than 140 years Ourcontinuum includes a hospice program
Lakeview at Tel Hai Retirement Community1200 Tel Hai Circle bull Honey Brook PA 19344610-273-4602 bull wwwtelhaiorg
Total AL andor PC Beds 100Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private YesPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit YesPartTotally Refundable YesOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes
Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted YesComments Come discover a wonderfulfaith-based community that has beenvoted No 1 retirement community byreaders of the Daily Local newspaper
Mennonite Home Communities1520 Harrisburg Pike bull Lancaster PA 17601717-393-1301 bull wwwmennonitehomeorg
Total AL andor PC Beds 150Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private YesPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted YesShort-term Lease NoEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes
Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments Supportive encouragingenvironment Various room types andsuites available Secure memory careoffered
The Middletown Home999 West Harrisburg Pike bull Middletown PA 17057717-944-3351 bull wwwmiddletownhomeorg
Total AL andor PC Beds 64Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private NoPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes
Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care NoRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments Beautifully appointedapartments overlooking the gardenterrace with the safety and security of24-hour nursing care
Serving from theHeart in the Spirit of
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This is not an all-inclusive list of agencies and providers These advertisers are eager to provide additional information about their services
If you are planning to visit a relativeor friend in a nursing home over theholidays follow these suggestions to
help ensure positive interactions
General Tipsbull Call ahead to the unit where the personresides to find out the best time of day tovisit Plan to visit when you are notrushed for time
bull Bring something with you flowers and avase a photo album a magazine ornewspaper a guestbook for visitors tosign a favorite music CD or a specialfood treat (Check first with staff whetherthe person has any diet restrictions)
bull Position yourself at eye level face toface Ensure you are close enough andspeaking loudly enough that the person
can adequately see and hear you
bull Actively listen to what the person has totell you Express interest in their dailyactivities and allow them to vent theirfeelings about their situation
bull Encourage reminiscing (ldquoRememberwhen helliprdquo) This stimulates the mind andevokes pleasant feelings
bull Tell some jokes or a funny true story orbring in a humorous video to watchtogether
bull If conversation is difficult or impossibleshare news about family friends andcurrent events read aloud or listen tomusic together Sit in the lobby andpeople-watch And learn to becomecomfortable with silence
bull Check the recreational activitiesschedule for special events andaccompany the person you visit to one ofthem
bull Telephone between visits if you canrsquot getin as often as yoursquod like
Ideas for Activitiesbull Watch home movies or rent a favoritemoviemdashperhaps a holiday classic
bull Decorate the room bring in pictures acalendar a sun-catcher for the window aplant special knickknacks or a seasonaldecoration
bull Share a project such as sorting throughfamily photos Look through picturebooks or albums that reflect past interests
bull Write a letter to someone special
bull Play a card game or board game
bull Play a musical instrument
bull Fill out forms such as weekly menustogether
bull Write or tape a family history
bull Make a family collage out of photos
bull Give a manicure apply makeup or sethair
bull Give a hand or foot massage
bull Bring your pet in to visit (find out thefacilityrsquos policy first)
bull Bring children or grandchildren withyou
Lisa M Petsche is a clinical social worker andfreelance writer specializing in eldercare issues
Health Matters
Lisa M Petsche
Make the Holidays a Little BrighterVisit a Care Facility
Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community625 Robert Fulton Highway bull Quarryville PA 17566717-786-7321bull 888-786-7331 bull wwwquarryvillecom
Total AL andor PC Beds 45Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private NoPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease NoEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes
Health Fee-for-Service Available NoAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care NoSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments Quarryville assists inmaintaining independence andpreserving dignity in a safe and secureenvironment
The listings with a shaded background have additional information about their center in a display advertisement in this edition
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This is not an all-inclusive list of agencies and providers These advertisers are eager to provide additional information about their services
Pleasant View Retirement Community544 North Penryn Road bull Manheim PA 17545717-665-2445 bull wwwpleasantviewrcorg
Total AL andor PC Beds 96Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private YesPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted YesShort-term Lease NoEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit YesPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes
Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments Three-year private payspending Maintain independence in anenriching and supportive environmentnow offering respite stays
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Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private NoPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted YesShort-term Lease NoEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit MinimalPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes
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Geraldine (Jeri) Kopf was a nativeof Lancaster who kept herself inshape through her love of
playing sports So when the Womenrsquos Army Corps
(WAC) was formed in World War II shefelt ready to enlist in September 1943and serve her country The fact that shehad a strong background in stenographydidnrsquot hurt
Having women in the Army was verycontroversial at the time But she wasdetermined to go And she was soon onher way to basic training at DaytonaBeach Fla Did she have a tough time inbasic
ldquoNo not at allrdquo she laughs ldquoTheygave us the same training they gave theguys and because of all the sports I hadplayed I was ready for it I enjoyed everyminute of itrdquo
She was then sent to MacDill Field inTampa and was assigned to Headquarters
Company where shehandled public relationsfor the base
ldquoAt MacDill pilotswere being trained to flythe B-26 mediumbomberrdquo she says ldquoIt wassuch an unstable planethat an unbelievablenumber of planes werebeing lost In one 30-daytraining period 15 planescrashed leading to thecatchphrase lsquoA plane aday in Tampa Bayrsquordquo
Fortunately they soonsolved that by adding 6feet of wingspan andupgrading the engines
ldquoThe other bigexcitementrdquo she says ldquowas meeting DonScott who was to become my futurehusband He was a member of the base
band who played all theinstruments as needed Healso had a wonderful voiceand was gifted with perfectpitch
ldquoWe got engaged beforeI shipped out to thePentagon and he went tothe Pacific where he andthe band played at basesthroughout the Pacific
ldquoAt the Pentagon I wasastonished to be put incharge of the OverseasConference Room where Iworked daily with theArmy Chief of StaffGeneral of the ArmyGeorge C Marshall andlater with General of the
Army Dwight D Eisenhower when hebecame Army chief of staff Officiallythe Overseas Conference Room didnrsquot
exist because everything that went inthere was absolutely top secret
ldquoThe room had a thick carpet of deepred with a massive mahogany table andmaps of military facilities around theworld lining the walls My job was to seethat the room was kept in perfect shapeand to manage all contacts with seniorofficers around the world
ldquoWhere messages were to be encodedI arranged that through the Signal CorpsAnd I kept copies of everything that wassaid by anyone and decided for actionLater I saw that copies were then sent toeach general in the meetingrdquo
How did she get selected for such animportant post
ldquoI havenrsquot the slightest ideardquo she saysldquoBut you know the Army They donrsquotexplain what they do They tell you whatyoursquore going to do and you just do itrdquo
What about that call from WinstonChurchill when he shared his
Churchill Told Her How Sorry He Wasto Learn of FDRrsquos Death
Robert D Wilcox
Salute to a Veteran
Pvt 1st Class GeraldineKopf at MacDill Field
Tampa in 1943
Are You ReadingJoin the 2015 One Book One Community campaign by reading
Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline
85 libraries in Berks Dauphin LancasterLebanon Perry and York counties and theircommunity partners present the regionalreading campaign
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Read the book duringDecember and January andattend free library programsand discussions in February
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Because of your assistance we wereable to bring the contents and themission of 50plus Senior News to life forthe residents of Central Pennsylvania
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Itrsquos our mission to ensure a better quality of life both for our clientsand their families We provide companion personal andspecialized dementia care so you can enjoy living independently athome or as a resident in a facility setting We are honored to beguiding and educating our veterans on benefits available to off-setthe cost of home care We are an approved provider with the Officeof Long Term Living Waiver Programs and the Lebanon VA MedicalCenter Call today for your FREE in-home meeting
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condolences over President Rooseveltrsquospassing Did she expect to be talkingwith a famous man like that
With a little smile she says ldquoNotreally but most of the people I talkedwith regularly were among our mostimportant generals and admirals Andwhen the prime minister called Ienjoyed only a few words with himbefore passing him on to GeneralMarshallrdquo
By January 1946 she was a sergeantand her hitch was over All WACs wereasked to reenlist but she and her fianceacutewere discharged on the same day Jan18 1946 and shortly thereafter weremarried in St Johnrsquos Lutheran Church inLancaster She became Mrs Geraldine(Jeri) Scott and embarked on awonderful 58 years of married life
The Scotts settled down to live inLancaster And she immersed herself in awide range of community activities Oneclose to her heart was serving asexecutive director of the LancasterChapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society
There she came up with the idea of aReadathon during which children wouldldquosolve the mystery of MSrdquo by readingbooks for credit WGAL-TV filmed theskit through which the program waspresented to the local children
That film was sent to the national MSheadquarters who found the film soinspiring that they adopted theReadathon as a national programsending copies of the film to MSchapters across the US
In addition to all her other activitiesin the community in 1991 Scott startedan art gallery that she still runs today
However when asked what she thinkstoday about having actually talked withWinston Churchill so many years agoshe says with a grin ldquoAt that time Ididnrsquot think of it as something sodifferent from what I did every day Butnow I more strongly think of it as aremembrance to be truly cherishedrdquo
Colonel Wilcox flew a B-17 bomber inEurope in World War II
Senior Art Exhibit WinnersAnnounced
The Lancaster County Office ofAging is pleased to announce thewinners in the 21st Annual Senior ArtExhibit The artworks were displayed atthe Lancaster General OutpatientPavilion Oct 21ndash24
Local art professionals judged theexhibit which consisted of works inwatercolor oil pastels acrylicsphotography and mixed media
The winners are
Watercolorbull First ndash Beverly Felter Pretty Pinkbull Second ndash MarjorieManinger Pumpkin Patch
bull Third ndash John Kimmich Bridge on LogCabin Road
Photographybull First ndash Donald Frey Havanabull Second ndash William Lau Paisley Patternsbull Third ndash Tony Harnish Rockford
Pastelbull First ndash Helena Dueck Mother andSon
bull Second ndash Herb Ackerman Venicebull Third ndash Thomas Santosusso Summer
Acrylicsbull First ndash Peggy Stoll Poppinessbull Second ndash Robert Davenport CoveredBridge
bull Third ndash Larry Hostetter The Lost isFound
Oilbull First ndash Beverly Felter Still Life withCrook No 2
bull Second ndash Sylvia Goodling Cherriesand Cream
bull Third ndash Julie Zourides HomewardBound
Mixed Mediabull First ndash Janet Ray Boys Growing UpCirca 1945
bull Second ndash Herb Ackerman 3Generations
bull Third ndash Dottie Ezard Bluebirds
Peoplersquos Choice Award ndash JosephCaranella for his acrylic The Host
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10 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
LANCASTER COUNTY
EMPLOYERS NEED YOU
For more job listings call theLancaster County Office of Aging
at (717) 299-7979or visit
wwwcolancasterpauslanco_aging
Lancaster County Office of Aging150 N Queen Street Suite 415
Lancaster PA
BELL rINGErS ndash TPLocal organization needs to fill temporary positions for passive solicitation of donations at a variety of
locations during the holiday season Must pass background check be able to stand for extended periods
and have reliable transportation
Are you looking for a new activity to enrich your life An activity that would also help an older person continue to live in the communityThe volunteer opportunities available at Lancaster County Office of Aging are diverse offer flexibility and require a minimal time commitment As a volunteer you can choose to provide a consumer with hands-on help with laundry grocery shopping or cleaning You can also provide socialization as
a phone pal or friendly visitor There are also several specialized programs for volunteers through our agency They include the volunteer ombudsman and APPRISE volunteer programs Volunteers are also invited to participate in several special events during the year distribution of donated chicken barbecue dinners and the Christmas
holiday programFor more information about any of these opportunities and others contact Bev Via volunteer coordinator at (717) 299-7979 or
agingcolancasterpaus Becoming an Office of Aging volunteer will allow you to change the life of an older personmdashand your lifemdashwith the investment of a few hours each month
COMPANIONCArEGIvEr ndash PT
Community-based firm is seeking
persons to help seniors live
enriching lives safely at home
Assist with daily duties including
cleaning cooking bathing
grooming shopping reading etc
Must have valid driverrsquos license
and reliable vehicle for transport
SN11003602
HOrTICULTUrE SPECIALIST ndash PT
Local resortconference center needs
persons to maintain grounds and
public areas by assisting with planting
trimmingpruning shrubstrees
mulching watering raking leaves
general lawn maintenance and snow
removal Need one to three monthsrsquo
related experience or training
SN11001904
EOE
vIEw OUr JOB LIST
We list other jobs on the Web at
wwwcolancasterpaus
lanco_aging To learn more about
applying for the 55+ Job Bank
and these jobs call the
Employment Unit at
(717) 299-7979SN-GEN03
SN11006301Age 55 or over Unemployed The 55+ Job Bank is one ofthree services offered by Employment Unit at the Office ofAging
Jobs are matched with those looking for work Based on anevaluation of your skills and abilities we can match you with aposition needed by a local employer Some employers arespecifically looking for older workers because of the reliabilityand experience they bring to the workplace There is a mix offull-time and part-time jobs covering all shifts requiringvarying levels of skill and experience and offering a wide rangeof salaries
The other services available through the Office of Aging arethe Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)and the regularly scheduled Job Search Workshops
mdash Volunteer Opportunities mdash
Job
Opportunities
Ihave been known to say that justbecause something is old doesnrsquotmean it is automatically valuable I
have junk in my house my grandmotherhad junk in her house hellip sometimes itrsquosjust older junk
With those sage words ofwisdom offered to the masses here aresome creative ideas about what to dowith those keepsakes that you just canrsquotpart with but you donrsquot want to storeaway in a plastic tub for the rest of yourlife
Objects that have some value to youon some level but that really wonrsquot makea big difference when it comes to cashingin are the objects that are the topic ofthis particular column
Repurposing is very popularnow There are more people seeking outantiques and thrift-store items in order toreuse or recycle them than people whojust want to collect for collectingrsquos
sake Be sure youonly repurpose thoseobjectsthat really are notvaluable
Of course youdonrsquot want torepurpose thatChippendale sidetable or a Picassodrawing so get itchecked out beforeyou move aheadOnce youknow that you havea low-valueobject consider some creative ideas
Piecing Up the PlatesPlates can be among some of the most
inexpensive collectibles that nearlyeveryone has hanging around the houseattic or yard sale Vintage decorative
floral plates can be usedat parties and even givenaway to guests as favorsThey really spruce up abuffet line block partyor family get-together
Look around yourgrandmarsquos auntrsquos andneighborrsquos cupboardsand see if you can spotany plates I have somechipped yet colorfulexamples from the1970s hanging aroundmy cabinets that wouldbe prime examples for
this projectSome creative craft aficionados
have taken such plates broken them intopieces and used them in craft projectsJust break the inexpensive plates into 2-to 4-inch pieces and then use them asyou would tiles
Some of the most popular repurposingobjects for old plates are refrigeratormagnets Just simply stick an adhesive-backed magnet to the back of your platepiece
Some damaged or chipped plates havebeen recycled into a decorative concreteframe around the kidsrsquo sandbox or kiddiepool area They will look great stuccoedor glued onto wooden birdhousesgarden jardinieres or birdbathsand trivets
Some folks have used broken platesas walkways leading to a garden shed orpool house These are some great ways touse those damaged and not-so-valuable floral plates and keep thememories too
Picking Up JewelryDamaged jewelry or fancy buttonsmdash
particularly cheap pieces of costumejewelry that can no longer be repaired or
Cool Ideas for the Not-so-Valuables
Art and Antiques by Dr Lori
Lori Verderame
Photo courtesy staff of wwwDrLoriVcom
Vintage china or mismatchedplates with minor damage are
often repurposed
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Silent OvationI purse my lipsmdashmy cheeks widenjaw stiffensnostrils flarebrow scoresneck braceseyebrows blendhands clenchas if willpowerand taught muscles alonecould plug the wall and hold back the deep seaBut eyes slowly fill spilltears betray what lies unfathomedWhat assails my earspours over my heartrsquotil it tremblesCrumbles
Musicflows across my mindslides under invisible barriersvibrates faint chordsstirs tension
A bugler plays ldquoTapsrdquomdasha lyrist soothes with psalmsmdasha choir declares Messiahrsquos ldquoHallelujahrdquomdashorchestras play once-defiant ldquoFinlandiardquomdashgold medalists glow in national anthemrsquos auramdashor a chorus underscores Jean Valjeanrsquos plea ldquoBring Him HomerdquoWithout warningIrsquom tuned and tiedto abiding themesof certain endingstemporal triumphspromising tomorrowsmdashnew secret anniversariesof the heartmdashmy own momentous momentsmarked anointedinfused with tears
Written and submitted by Evelyn Merriam
wornmdashcan be reused and made intoreally cool art objects
Damaged pieces of costume jewelrycan be the source for jewelrypictures by sewing or gluingthe broken pieces onto a piece of velvetfelt or fabric Then the textileis framed as you would a collage
Old broken jewelry or pieces thereofcan be made into a brooch tussymussy or brooch bouquet comprised ofboth fresh flowers and colorful fake-gemstone pins in the shape of flowers
Country music star MirandaLambert carried a brooch bouquet ather country-themed wedding It is acool union of vintage and Victorian
fresh and fauxSome pieces of costume jewelry are
valuable so be sure to check out thevalue with an appraisal before you starttaking apart the jewelry pieces that arestill intact However the damagedpieces are fair game for you crafters outthere
Celebrity PhD antiques appraiser authorand award-winning TV personality Dr Lorihosts antiques appraisal events worldwideDr Lori is the star appraiser on Discoverychannelrsquos TV show AuctionKings Visit wwwDrLoriVcomwwwFacebookcomDoctorLori LoriVerderame at Google+ or call (888) 431-1010
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LANCASTER COUNTY
May 14 20159 am ndash 2 pm
Millersville UniversityMarauder Court
21 South George StreetMillersville
16th Annual
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Date and location tobe determined
Please watch website for updates
12th Annual
DAUPHIN COUNTY
April 2 20159 am ndash 2 pmHershey Lodge325 University Drive
Hershey
16th Annual
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Traveltizers Travel Appetizers Stories that Whet the Appetite for Travel
By Andrea Gross
Irsquom half-submerged in a luxuriouswhirlpool tub sipping from a glass ofsweet ice wine and looking out the
window at the cascading waters ofHorseshoe Falls the largest of the threefalls that make up Niagara Falls
Over there in the distance is theUnited States Here at the RadissonHotel is Canada
Divided in part by the Niagara Riverthe two countries share the falls withHorseshoe on the Canadian side andAmerican and Bridal Veil falls technicallyin the United States although betterviewed from Canada
Theyrsquore not the tallest falls in theworld but theyrsquore among the mostpowerful and tonight illuminated infestive colors theyrsquore surely the mostbeautiful
Waterfalls wine and a whirlpooltubmdashcould there be a more glorious wayto spend New Yearrsquos Eve I think not buta party is waiting outsidemdashnot just any
party but one of the grandest in Canadaand the only one thatrsquos televised fromcoast to coast
In short ldquoItrsquos Canadarsquos answer toTimes Squarerdquo says Niagara Falls MayorJim Diodati
My husband and I don our parkasmdashDecember weather in Niagara typicallyranges from the low 20s to the mid-30smdashand set out for Queen VictoriaPark
Itrsquos not far from the hotel and as we
walk along the path bordering the fallswersquore surrounded by trees sparkling withmore than a million lights and more than100 illuminated displays representingeverything from Noahrsquos ark and an Inuitkayak to humongous Canadian andUnited States flags
By the time we arrive at the parkmusic is blaring from the stage and theplace is packed with revelers Off to theside the Skylon Tower rises 775 feetabove the falls
The circular top which resembles aspace station is aglow with lights andthe exterior glass-enclosed elevator calledthe ldquoYellow Bugrdquo streaks up and downferrying visitors to and from therevolving dining room and observationdeck at the top
The countdown begins shortly beforemidnight Eight seven six hellip one TheYellow Bug zooms to the top fireworksexplode from the tower and the crowdroars Then led by the performers onstage everyone begins singing ldquoAuldLang Synerdquo
Niagara Fallsrsquo New Yearrsquos Bash
Niagara Falls consists of three separate waterfallsFrom left American Falls Bridal Veil Falls Horseshoe Falls
Horseshoe Falls is wider than sevenfootball fields and as the water dropsthe distance of a 13-story building itcreates an explosion of mist
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Itrsquos almost 1 am when we head backto the Radisson and we have to run tocatch the Falls Incline Railway before itcloses This saves us the uphill hike fromthe street-level park to the FallsviewTourist Area where the hotels casinoeateries and shops are located
We arrive in our room chilled butthrilled ready to start the new year
The next day we explore more ofNiagararsquos winter offerings
After walking farther along the 3-mileillumination route we warm up amongstthe poinsettias and Christmas cacti at theFloral Showhouse and then make ourway to Journey Behind the Falls anattraction that helps us truly appreciatethe size and splendor of Niagara
Dressed in waterproof ponchos(distributed free at the entrance) weslosh through tunnels to emerge 13stories below ground level at the pointwhere Horseshoe Falls crashes into theLower Niagara River
Wersquore showered with mist as theequivalent of more than 1 millionbathtubs full of water rush over the fallsevery hour traveling at a speed of 25mph (During the winter the lowerobservation deck is closed but therersquosdrama and moisture aplenty on theupper deck)
Although itrsquos possible to see all threefalls from the ground-level walkway wetake a helicopter ride in order to betterunderstand the arearsquos geography From up
high we can see how the Niagara Riverwhich begins in Lake Erie and flowsnorth into Lake Ontario divides as itcircles around Goat Island
The southern side plummets over acliff to form Horseshoe Falls while thenorthern side leads to American Falls andBridal Veil Falls These two smaller fallsare in turn separated from each other bythe much smaller landmass of LunaIsland
Finally since the Niagara Peninsula isone of the top ice-wine-producingregions in the world we visit InniskillinEstate Winery an award-winningproducer of the luxury wine We see thevineyards where harvesting of the frozengrapes has just begun watch a video ofthe production process and sample threedifferent types of ice wine RieslingCabernet Franc and Sparkling
We canrsquot agree on which one we likebest so we splurge on mini-bottles ofeach If we canrsquot make it back to Niagaranext year at least wersquoll be able tocelebrate at homemdashbut it wonrsquot be thesame without the whirlpool tub and themagnificent view of the falls
If you goNiagararsquos Winter Festival of Lights
runs through Jan 12 2015wwwniagaraparkscomwwwradissoncomniagarafallsca
Photos copy Irv Green unless otherwise notedstory by Andrea Gross (wwwandreagrosscom)
Photo courtesy of Winter Festival of Lights
Niagararsquos Winter Festival of Lightsfeatures a Christmas Tree Walk that
extends more than 3 miles
Photo courtesy of Niagara Parks Commission
The Falls are illuminated at night adding tothe festive air of the holiday season
Photo courtesy of Niagara Parks Commission
Fireworks mark the coming of theNew Year during Niagararsquos
New Yearrsquos Eve bash
Photo courtesy of Winter Festival of Lights
A three-story-tall illuminated flag ofCanada welcomes folks from the
United States who make up half of the11 million travelers who visit
Niagara each year
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SaturdayJanuary 17 2015
Racestart10am
LocationLancasterCountyCentralParkPavilion22(KiwanisLodge)
Prizes will be awarded to the overall top three male and female finishersand top three male and female finishers in each age category
First three finishers with dogs (any age group) will also receive prizes
Race fees $20 if received by January 8 2015 $25 after January 82015 Only people who pre-register (with payment) by January 8 willhave the option of receiving a t-shirt
Proceeds benefit the Sierra Club ndash Lancaster Grouprsquos environmentalcleanup and education efforts throughout Lancaster County
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When you were much muchyounger you may havewondered if your mind was
playing tricks Has that monster underyour childhood bed vanished only to bereplaced by other mental quirks alsounsettling as you age Where did I leave my keys The check I wrote a moment ago is not
in sight The envelope in which it is to bemailed is here in front of me I keep hearing the same song over and
over in my mind (a phenomenon calledldquoearwormsrdquo)
You are not losing your mind Theseare mild irritations not alarms Alarmsare triggered when you forget to turn offthe range or you become disoriented asto time or place
That famous painting called TheScream of Nature by Norwegian artistEdvard Munch intrigues us because itportrays how we feel on occasion The
agonized subject inthe painting isclasping his headwith the palms ofhis hands themouth opened intoa large oval thepanicked eyesglancing skyward
He stands on abridge but theartist does notshow to where thebridge leads Whatlies ahead
PerhapsMunchrsquos figuresuffers fromgerontophobiawhich is the irrational fear of aging andwhat lies ahead Symptoms include anyof several apprehensions such as socialisolation inadequate resources and
inability to remainphysically self-sufficient
Most seniors do notexperience that phobiaon a recurring basisYet we are fascinated byMunchrsquos paintingbecause it illustrates arare extreme in ourresponse to anxieties
Seniors like othersexperience normalepisodic bouts ofmelancholy It can besevere temporarily aswhen brought on bydeath of someone inthe family or a friend
Less severe is holiday melancholy wherewe feel excluded from participating withothers in the general merriment
Causes of our dark moods are not
always clear It could be eitherinsufficient or excessive sleep stresstaking or not taking medication orsimply a misdiagnosis
If the melancholy becomes chronicone might be prescribed anantidepressant Some prescriptions workfor some people and not others Patientsreportedly try different antidepressants todetermine which works best Theyrsquorecaught in a casino of choices where theyhope to place the right bet
Severe melancholy or depression hasbeen a characteristic of many of the mostimportant contributors to our culture Ifthese personalities had lived during whatis called the ldquoProzac Generationrdquo wemight have been deprived of their genius
Aristotle concluded that ldquoall men whohave become outstanding in philosophystatesmanship poetry or the arts aremelancholicrdquo He saw melancholy as an
Are You Losing Your Mind
My 22 Centsrsquo Worth
Walt Sonneville
The Scream of Natureby Edvard Munch
please see MIND page 23
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Do you know a 50+ volunteer who gives selflessly to others Tell us what makes him or her
so special and we will consider them for 50plus Senior Newsrsquo Volunteer Spotlight
Submissions should be 200 words or fewer and photos are encouraged Email preferred to
mjoyceonlinepubcom or mail nominations to 50plus Senior News Volunteer Spotlight
3912 Abel Drive Columbia PA 17512
The NationalAssociation of Watch ampClock Collectorsrsquo(NAWCC) Watch ampClock Museum and theLibrary amp ResearchCenter named Mariettaresident GregoryGerhart Volunteer of theYear Recently Gerhartreceived an award for hisgenerous contribution oftime
Gerhartrsquos uncle a member of theNAWCC introduced him to theassociation more than 40 years agoGerhart has been a member for manyyears and after he retired from theKellogg Company he decided topursue his interest in the NAWCC byvolunteering at the museum
He regularly enjoys greetingworldwide members and visitors
guiding group tours andtaking on various museumgallery projects Gerhartrsquospositive experience nowincludes serving as a part-time gallery attendant
ldquoGreg took it uponhimself to makeimprovements in themuseumrsquos lighting byusing his technicalexperience in rebuildingthe museumrsquos display case
lighting unitsrdquo said Noel Poiriermuseum director
ldquoWith funds from a donor andsupport from the unitsrsquo manufacturerGreg was able to singlehandedlyimprove the experience of ourmuseum visitors by ensuring that theobjects on display are adequatelylighted It simply wouldnrsquot have beenpossible without himrdquo
Greg Gerhart
NAWCC Names Volunteer of the Year
RSVP of the CapitalRegion has named TanyaWest as the LancasterCounty Volunteer of theMonth for December
West has beenvolunteering withLancaster Countyorganizations sinceshortly after movingfrom Erie in the 1960sShe averages 500volunteer hours per year with manyyears significantly higher
West is the epitome ofvolunteerism as a way of life In thepast she served as a volunteer boardmember and officer of a dozennonprofit organizations ranging fromGirl Scouts to 4-H and from brain-injured children to the disabled
West continues to demonstrate hercommitment with eight different
Lancaster Countycommunity organizationsShe currently serves on theboards of Mental HealthAmerica and ContactLancaster Helpline
In addition shevolunteers with Kiwanisand Community ActionProgramrsquos povertysimulationsTanya West is great
example of volunteer service inLancaster County
For information on volunteeropportunities or to submit the name of avolunteer for future recognition emaillancasterrsvpcapregorg or call RSVPrsquosLancaster County office at (717) 847-1539 or the statewide Senior Corps ofPennsylvania hotline toll-free at (800)870-2616
Tanya West
West Chosen as Volunteer of the Month
16 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
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By Christina Cardamone
Seniors and baby boomers filled the Spooky NookSports complex in Manheim for the 18th annualLancaster County 50plus EXPO in November
The event co-hosted by OLP EvENtS and theLancaster County Office of Aging allowed visitors togather information on a variety of topics enjoyentertainment and attend informative sessions
As attendees gathered for this free one-day eventthey connected with exhibitors there to discuss homeimprovement health and wellness finances retirementcommunities funeral preplanning and more
ldquoI think the best thing about the EXPO at SpookyNook is the visibilityrdquo said Jenny Flamm a MessiahLifeways at Mount Joy County Homes representativeldquoLots of folks stopping to talk and have conversationand even if theyrsquore not particularly ready to make themove today or even tomorrow it will still be in theirmemoryrdquo
The 2014 Lancaster County 50plus EXPO featured aspecial focus on aging in place reflecting most boomersrsquoand seniorsrsquo wishes to age safely and comfortably intheir homes for as long as possible
United Disabilities Services presented a large displayof products available to help adults age in place such aswalk-in bathtubs and showers handrails scooters stairlifts and more
Alison Sprankle BS CMC and Lori BrenizerSmith CTRS MHAED of Good News Consultingpresented seminars on dementia care Listeners learnedwhat to expect as the disease progresses and how tocommunicate more effectively with the afflicted
Free health screenings also assisted guests in
evaluating their stroke risk balance BMI and hearing ldquo[The EXPO] gives the chance for people to ask a
question they may not ask by just coming andknocking on your doorrdquo said Ed Kurek of The GroffsFamily Funeral Home ldquoPeople are willing to ask hereon a one-on-one basis You can then talk to them andgive them some options and I think thatrsquos one goodreason to be hererdquo
As the day continued the crowd grew even larger ldquoI was really surprised at the turnoutrdquo Kurek added
ldquoI wasnrsquot expecting as many [visitors] as there wererdquoOne of those many visitors was Dottie Nikolaus of
Lancaster city who was no stranger to the 50plus EXPO ldquoIrsquove been here before and I really enjoy it I like the
variety of areas such as travel home repair and eventhe end-of-life servicesrdquo she said ldquoThe entertainmentthis year has been excellent toordquo
It was standing-room only when the dayrsquosentertainment kicked off at 10 am The Dutch AppleDinner Theatre performed select songs from theirfinishing 2014 show season and previewed numbersfrom their upcoming 2015 shows including Mid-LifeThe Crisis Continues Les Miseacuterables and Rogers andHammersteinrsquos Oklahoma
Guests enjoyed the vintage- and modern-era Lioneltrain sets that were on display thanks to CoolTrains Infull operation during the course of the EXPO thedisplay comprised three operating tracks eachshowcasing their own train as well as a miniature trainstation gas station convenience stores and tiny carsand trucks
Jerry Mitchell education and outreach specialistfrom the Office of Attorney General used acombination of video presentation and lecture to share
his knowledge on senior scams and how best to protectyour identity and assets from fraudulent activity
Stauffers of Kissel Hill Greenhouse Manager JayUlrich hosted a container-gardening demonstrationUlrich used a mix of annuals and perennials andshowed how to combine textures and colors to create aperfect focal point or accent
Chris Poje 2010 Pa StatE SENiOr idOL winnerserenaded the crowd with renditions of Sinatra andother musical artists from throughout the decades Histake on Lee Greenwoodrsquos ldquoGod Bless the USArdquo gotthe audience to its feet and singing with patriotic pride
That patriotism carried over at the Keystone MilitaryFamilies booth where EXPO attendees donated itemsor cash toward the nonprofitrsquos Stockings for Soldierscollection Each year KMF sends care packages andChristmas stockings to American soldiers serving athome and abroad
Back on stage 2012 Pa StatE SENiOr idOL winnerVickie Kissinger wooed the crowd with a set of smoothand powerful performances
Matt Macis a charismatic song-and-dance performerand a headliner in his own right presented familiartunes from Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Sinatraand other musical greats
Other fun features of the day were the new puttingcontestmdashthe winner took home $100 cashmdashand thefree salon services offered in the Pamper U ZoneGuests paused in their way around the EXPO floor totake advantage of a free haircut manicure or minimassage
The 50plus EXPOs presented by OLP EvENtS willreturn in spring 2015 For more information call(717)-285-1350 or visit www50plusexpopacom
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What do Bing Crosby ElvisPresley Martina McBrideAlvin and the Chipmunks
The Beach Boys Patty Loveless TheOsmonds Perry Como and TheMormon Tabernacle Choir have incommon
The answer They have all sung andrecorded the song ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo
ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo is in fact theworldrsquos most popular Christmas songhaving sold more than 125000000copies It has been recorded in DutchYiddish Japanese and even Swahili
Written by Irving Berlin ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo is a fascinating footnote inAmerican cultural history A Jewishsongwriter wrote a universal bestsellingsong about a day celebrating the birth ofChristianityrsquos founder
Also unusual is the fact that IrvingBerlin did not like the Christmas holidayThat time of year brought back memories
of the tragic death of his infant sonIrving Berlin Jr in December 1928
Berlinrsquos inspiration may have comefrom his being a lonely andnostalgic northeasterntransplant caught in LosAngeles during the holidayseason There the palmtrees and summerliketemperatures in Decembermade him yearn for hismore familiar winter coldweather and snow
Berlinrsquos song originally began with thisintroductory verse
The sun is shiningThe grass is greenThe orange and palm trees swayTherersquos never been such a dayIn Beverly Hills LABut itrsquos December the 24thAnd Irsquom longing to be up north hellip
And then follows the line known andsung all around the planet everyDecember ldquoIrsquom dreaming of a white
Christmas helliprdquo Berlinrsquos labors over this
song took placethroughout a night inJanuary 1940 Whencompleted Berlin wasexcited about his creationdescribing it as a ldquoroundrdquosong his term for thoserare tunes that seemed to
flow from him effortlessly and seamlessly ldquoWe working composers all too often
in the interest of expediency sharpen ourpencils get out that square sheet of paperand become too slickrdquo he later explainedldquoThose forced efforts are lsquosquarersquo songsBut sometimes a song is natural We maystart it to order for a specific scene orshow but our subconscious beings go towork and the song is just thererdquo
On a Monday morning when hecompleted ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo Berlinrushed to his office proclaiming toHelmy Kresa his transcriber ldquoI want youto take down a song I wrote over theweekend Not only is it the best song Iever wrote itrsquos the best song anybody everwroterdquo
Initially skeptical Kresa wrote downthe notes as Berlin sitting at a pianobegan to play the song While Kresalistened and transcribed his skepticismevaporated
ldquoAs he started to sing I knew rightaway that the way he juxtaposed thewarmth of Southern California with thecold snow would make it a hitrdquo Kresarecalled ldquoand when he sang the chorus Iknew it really was the greatest song everwritten I was as thrilled as he wasrdquo
The duo continued working
The Worldrsquos Most Popular Christmas Song
Fragments of History
Victor Parachin
please see SONG page 23
When readers meet me theynever want to talk to meInstead they excitedly look
all around for my husband sayingldquoWherersquos Bobrdquo
Everyone loves Bob But they feelsorry for him because I often make himlook like a doofus (which he is) in mycolumns They look at him with pity andsay ldquoYoursquore such a good sportrdquo
Well Irsquom here to tell you Bob adoresit when I write about him When I donrsquotinclude him hersquoll ask ldquoWhat about merdquowith an insanely disappointed look onhis face
Having said all that last week he hadto fast for routine blood work whichmeant no food after midnight No bigdeal right
Early that evening he was face downon the couch I knelt down andmassaged his shoulders
ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo I saidEver so slowly he raised his head
ldquoDonrsquot you remember the medicalprocedure Irsquom about to getrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not anoperation sweetsItrsquos just a bloodtestrdquo
He sat upldquoJUST A BLOODTESTrdquo
I quietly tiptoedout of the room
At five tomidnight I foundhim in the kitchengorging on frozenpizza
ldquoSheesh Bob Donrsquot you want to nukeit firstrdquo
ldquoTherersquos no timerdquoI lovingly took his hands but he
crazily pulled away and franticallysearched through the cookie jar
ldquoWhere are the peanut buttercookiesrdquo he said
Slowly I stepped backward andwhispered ldquoImdashImdashmay have finishedthem last nightrdquo
ldquoWHATrdquo
ldquoWell I um I wantedcookiesrdquo
ldquoOh so you wantedcookies did you I willnever forgive you for thisrdquo
He dragged himself offto bed I quietly got inbed too In exactly threeminutes he startedmoaning the song fromOliver ldquoFood gloriousfoodmdashhot sausage andmustardrdquo
Less than an hour later he sneezedonce and said ldquoStarvation has caused meto get a coldrdquo
Now I donrsquot like gender stereotypingBut I take that back when it comes to acold Thatrsquos because Bob gets ldquomancoldsrdquo During his last one he threwhimself an ldquoIrsquom going to dierdquo party
I realized that the way I wasapproaching this was all wrong So Ichanged And miraculously I also foundthe cure to the common cold
ldquoYoursquoll be OKrdquo I said ldquoRight afteryour blood work wersquoll get rid of yourcold Instead of heading to your favoritediner like we planned for a lusciousomelet made with grilled apples cheddarcheese and bacon wersquoll keep you onnothing but chicken broth all dayrdquo
Suddenly he stopped sneezingldquoSweets we couldnrsquot have gone to the
diner anywayrdquo I said ldquoYoursquore obviouslytoo weak from starvation Wersquoll go theresomeday sometimemdashfar far from nowsince it will clearly take a long time foryou to recover from your horrible fastingordealrdquo
And with that he jumped out of bedand said ldquoI feel greatrdquo
After the blood work we went to therestaurant where Bob made a speedyrecovery as he reveled in mouthfuls ofglorious food
That week I wound up with amonster cold I knew Bob would get backat me for how I tricked him into gettingbetter I stayed in bedmdashwaiting
He found my grandmotherrsquos quilt inthe cupboard and placed it on metenderly snugging it under my chin
Between sneezes I said ldquoThis is theworst cold Irsquove ever had Go ahead Makefun of me I deserve itrdquo
ldquoYep you dordquo he said putting on hisjacket and getting the car keys
ldquoBob yoursquore going out when Irsquom onmy deathbedrdquo
When he came home he had a bagwith him He took out a chicken pot piemy favorite Kleenex made with aloe acopy of People magazine and a carton ofmint chocolate chip ice cream
He propped up our pillows We spentthe day together watching Murphy Brownreruns and luxuriating in thebreathtaking nearness of each other
So of course everyone loves BobThatrsquos because we all know that he is justlike thismdashsensitive lovingcompassionate and adoringmdasheven whenI donrsquot have a cold
Saralee Perel is an award-winning nationallysyndicated columnist Her new book isCracked Nuts amp Sentimental Journeys StoriesFrom a Life Out of Balance To find out morevisit wwwsaraleeperelcom or emailsperelsaraleeperelcom
18 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
50plus Senior News continues to bring important information as well asentertaining articles to the 50+ community We at On-Line Publisherswould like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the
editorial contributors of 50plus Senior News
It is through the varied interestsand considerable talents of ourcontributors and freelance writersthat such a range of informativeand entertaining content isavailable to read each monthThe pages of 50plus Senior Newsare enriched by your contributions
Mike Clark (The Way I See It)
Angelo Coniglio (The Search for Our Ancestry)
Al Goodman (Beyond the Battlefield )
Andrea Gross (Traveltizers)
John Johnston (Social Security News)
Dr Lori (Art and Antiques)
Gloria May (NurseNews)
Clyde McMillan-Gamber (The Beauty in Nature)
Jim Miller (The Savvy Senior)
Victor Parachin (Fragments of History)
Saralee Perel (Such is Life)
Dr Leonard Perry (The Green Mountain Gardener)
Ted Rickard (The Squint-Eyed Senior)
Sy Rosen (Older But Not Wiser)
Walt Sonneville (My 22 Centsrsquo Worth)
Nick Thomas (Tinseltown Talks)
Robert Wilcox (Salute to a Veteran)
Judith Zausner (Creativity Matters)
Thank YouColumnists
Such is Life
Saralee Perel
When a Man Canrsquot Have Food
Bob and Saralee at the diner
The best of Christmases and thehigh point of the feast daymarking the beginning of the
Christian era was the year I got theelectric train An electric train has a lot ofpieces And you can take the pieces apartand put them back together in your ownfashion any old way you want to
The next best part of Christmas wascousin-visiting Here the cousinsmdashalmostall male and within a couple years of myown agemdashbecame real people not justthe last or next wearer of hand-me-downldquoSunday bestrdquo
They were here in person kids I couldplay with bringing with them the cold-fresh of December into our second-floorapartment
Gift inspection was the first order ofbusiness for visiting cousins Even beforehellos it was ldquoWhad-ja-getrdquomdashall oneword Without waiting for a responsethis was followed by ldquoWhad-else-ja-getrdquo
The year of the electric train was atriumph of familial snobberyQuestioning never got past the firstldquowhad-ja-getrdquo Instantly four cousinswere on hands and knees takingeverything apart to rearrange it revisingit to anything but the drearilysymmetrical layout plotted by Lionel
There was never enough track ofcourse There never would bemdashnot forthe fledgling empire builders who werealready looking down the hall to thedining room wondering how manypieces and how many Christmases itwould take to get there
There was one other Christmas giftthat even among my cousins wouldsquash the ldquowhad-ja-getsrdquo If you got anErector Set you simply pointed at thebox
You tried not to look too superioracting as though lavish gifts were an
everyday thingwith you Youmight beinterrupted byyour auntinsisting youtry on ldquoat leastthe jacketrdquofrom theSunday outfither son hadfinallyoutgrown But the moment was stillyours
The Erector Set consisted entirely ofparts Nothing was put together in thefirst place hundreds of metal pieces steelwheels nuts and boltsmdashendlesspossibilities for both construction andeventual dismembermentmdashand theruination of hundreds of vacuumcleaners
(My Aunt Ella used to claim that theErector Set people were subsidized by theHoover people But then Aunt Ella alsoclaimed that opening an umbrellaindoors made the roof leak and onerainy spring she turned out to be rightabout that)
One year a cousin we visited got anIrish Mail This was a sidewalk vehiclethat you steered with your feet andpropelled by working a handlebar backand forth
It was really a neat machine and onceyou got the rhythm of it you could workup some real speedmdashplenty enough tobecome a pedestrian hazard and getyelled at
But the Irish Mail was expensive andthus unheard of in his neighborhood soit simply had to be ldquodorkyrdquo which meantit was soon abandoned and left in a darkcorner of the cousinrsquos basement It was agift from the other side of the family an
uncle bymarriage wholived in a swellapartmentbuilding thatdidnrsquot allowkids
There was asuper-deluxemodel of theErector Set thatactually had a
miniature steam engine with it None ofus cousins had one but there was anonly child named Arnold who lived in afirst-floor apartment down the blockwho did
The engine would have made a lot offriends for Arnold who could have usedsome help in that department since henot only had steel-rimmed glasses butwore braces too
But his mother wouldnrsquot let anybody
play with it because it was too dangerousSo we kept pushing Arnold into snowbanks or bushes for all the next year untilhe and his steam engine finally moved tothe suburbs
Eventually the cousins went separateways Some uncles became prosperousand relocated to airier neighborhoodsToday the children of the cousins andthe cousins of the cousins donrsquot evenknow one another
Which is a pity really If all thecousins chipped in we could get theextra track for the train and the ErectorSet with the miniature steam engineThen wersquod get together again and makeall those nifty things that are pictured onthe lids of the boxes
A collection of Ted Rickardrsquos family-funessays is titled Anything Worth Knowing ILearned from the Grandkids It is nowavailable in paperback on Amazoncom
www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 19
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216 S Broad St Lititz (717) 626-2464
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The Squint-Eyed Senior
Theodore Rickard
Cousins for Christmas
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mjoyceonlinepubcom
Artist Shares 100 Faces 100 StoriesPhotographer Molly Kraybillrsquos
display on aging ldquoOne Hundredrdquowill be on display in the Harvest ViewGallery of Landis Homes from 430to 830 pm through Jan 15
A 2009 graduate of LancasterMennonite High School Kraybillgraduated in 2013 from EasternMennonite University inHarrisonburg Va with a degree inphotography and digitalcommunications
The ldquoart of agingrdquo took on newmeaning for Kraybill whophotographed women ages 1 to 100
for her senior art show titled ldquoOneHundredrdquo
ldquolsquoOne Hundredrsquo is an explorationof the female experience of agingrdquosays Kraybill ldquoI photographed onefemale for every age 1 through 100and asked each one the samequestion lsquoWhat do you like aboutyour agersquo
ldquoThe result is a colorful visualjourney through the wisdom painand joy that aging brings Frombraces to wrinkles from the simpledelights of being a kindergartner tothe losses of older age I have found
that age is something to be celebratedembraced and most importantlynothing to be ashamed ofrdquo
For Kraybill talking with theparticipants shed new light on aging
ldquoThey made me realize that Ishouldnrsquot be scared of the futurerdquo saidKraybill ldquoIt makes me appreciateliving in the moment
ldquoIrsquom excited to agerdquoLandis Homes is located at 1001
E Oregon Road Lititz Moreinformation is available atwwwlandishomesorg or by calling(717) 381-3550
Pumpkin ContestCelebrates Creativity
Lancaster native Molly Kraybill currently lives inWashington DC where she teaches digital art
in a public elementary school
Residents staff and localvolunteers at Garden Spot Villagerecently teamed up for the first-ever on-campus ldquoPack-A-Paloozardquoto benefit Operation ChristmasChild a project of SamaritanrsquosPurse an international Christianrelief and evangelismorganization
The group packed 120 red-and-green holiday-themedshoeboxes with school and craftsupplies toys toothbrushes andtoothpaste and other items Theboxes will be distributed to needychildren overseas
In addition to the boxespacked at Pack-A-Palooza GardenSpot Village distributed another 100boxes to individual residents forpacking Packers included a personal
note of encouragement in each boxSamaritanrsquos Purse has run
Operation Christmas Child each yearsince 1993
First place ndash The Carousel created bythe St Annersquos receptionist office
Second place ndash The Popcorn Bucket(SARC cinema) created by the first-floor
nursing staff Third place ndash The GumballMachine created by the
admissions and social work team
After the votes were compiled thewinners of the annual St AnnersquosRetirement Community pumpkin-decorating contest were announced at thecommunityrsquos annual Halloween party
The winners were
Volunteers Barbara SlowthowerShirley Fulton and Therese Hodson sortcrayons and other supplies to be packedinto shoeboxes for Operation ChristmasChild during the recent Pack-A-Palooza
event at Garden Spot Village
GSV Hosts First On-CampusPack-A-PaloozaThe Garden Spot Village holiday train
room celebrating its 10th anniversary thisyear is open to the public from 130 to 4pm on Saturdays through Dec 27
Even repeat visitors will find lots ofnew highlights on both O-gauge andHO-gauge layouts
The O-gauge layout features a hobocamp Sunoco Oil siding many detailedstructures and LED lighting A newLionel Legacy remote control systemmakes it possible to run five trains atonce
Now visitors can push a button tomove workers around a control towerand operate a sawmill with a conveyor-belt log loader
These new features are in addition toan operating freight station coal loadergas station and water tower
Visitors will also see a 15-foot earlyhandcrafted Lionel O-gauge circus train
This year club members can operatemuch of the HO-gauge display through
a computer or smart phone The displaynow features more detailed roadcrossings with crossing gates that raiseand lower with flashing lights andringing bells
Visitors will still be able to get anengineerrsquos-eye view from the engine ofone of the trains on a 55-inch wallmonitor
Garden Spot Village is located at 433S Kinzer Ave Admission is freedonations are accepted For informationand directions call (717) 355-6000
Garden Spot Village Train Clubmembers Mike Lanyon left and
Mike ldquoFitzrdquo Fitzgerald
Holiday Train Room Open to Public
because I eventually got him into ittoordquo
Leh began to study antiques learningfrom older people hersquod meet at the fleamarkets who would show him what tolook for and what wasnrsquot worth it
From there he gained an interest inblue-decorated stoneware which hefound more interesting than bottles aseach was handmade and uniquelydecorated
ldquoI learned at some point that diversityis goodrdquo he said ldquoI got into all avenuesof antiquing buying painted furnitureiron glass pottery oil paintings basketsand chinardquo
While he works full-time as asalesman estimator Leh has filled hisweekends running to different auctionsHe still loves variety but he keeps asharp eye out for his favorite blue crocks
He looks for ones with specialdecorations Tulips and other floraldesigns are most common with fruitfalling as a close second and birds as athird The rarest finds have moons catsor dogs
Leh has close to 100 crocks in hispersonal collection and said he canrsquot evenbegin to count the bottles No matterhow many he gets he keeps his findslocal
His fascination with history pushedhim to sell his home and move inSeptember to a 1798 stone house builtby Thomas Pettit the son of a countyfounder
The architecture is unparalleled Lehsaid There are seven fireplaces thickwindow boxes and original chair railsand hardwood floors through the home
The house was added to the NationalRegister of Historic Places in 1983 It isthe perfect environment for Lehrsquosnumerous treasures now displayed andincorporated into the housersquos deacutecor
ldquoI just love historyrdquo he said ldquoIt makes
perfect sense for me to have a place likethis to fill with the items I am sofascinated withrdquo
While antiques became a huge part ofLehrsquos life he slowly made it a familyaffair His father bought a home inupstate New York that was built in 1894and together they decorated it withperiod items that fit the theme of thehome
Over the years his fatherrsquos collectiongrew and he started selling things withhis son sharing a booth at a localantique mart Soon they had two boothsand eventually three The younger Lehno longer has a booth but his father stillruns one out of Easton Pa
A lot of the antiques Leh tries to sellare higher-end items that can sit too longat a local market He finds better luck
sending those to auctionsVisiting one is an experience he
saidldquoItrsquos the people itrsquos the food itrsquos
the triprdquo he said ldquoTherersquos not anauction I donrsquot go to where I donrsquot
know peoplerdquoAlthough antiquing can be expensive
it doesnrsquot have to be Leh saidHersquos bought many things for more
than $10000 including a LancasterCounty farm table he bought thissummer
But there are a variety of levels atwhich people can get involved headded
Every year he goes to the BaltimoreBottle Show where he sees many kidsgetting started at the same age he didSome of them walk in with $5 and leavewith 10 bottles ready to start acollection they can build on
Many of them can even specialize incertain bottles such as medicine bottlesor soda and beer bottles
ldquoMy problem was I specialized ineverythingrdquo he said laughing
Leh also finds value not necessarily inthe expensive items but in the ones thatare the most unusual
ldquoWhat they were wherever they camefrom what they were used formdashthosestories are what interest merdquo Leh said
Early Pennsylvania settlers brought alittle bit of nature into their own homeshe said painting furniture pottery andother decorations
ldquoThose are some of my favoriteitemsrdquo he said ldquoAt one point they wereall close to someonersquos heart And I liketo think I can appreciate them nowrdquo
Please note submissions must be received bythe 10th of the month prior to insertion
Submissions will be included as space permits
For more information or to submit your happenings email Megan Joyce at mjoyceonlinepubcom or mail to
50plus Senior NewsMegan Joyce
3912 Abel Drive Columbia PA 17512
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TREASURE from page 1
Some of Lehrsquos antique bottlecollection including figural
bitters bottles historical flasksand early medicine bottles
Back row from left Gaudy Dutch cup andplate Rabbitware plate Leeds plate Centerfrom left eagle butter print pewter master
salt seated Redware dog and cow butter print
Leh acquired this local farm table(circa 1820) in summer 2014
22 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
Lancaster County
Calendar of EventsCocalico Senior Association ndash (717) 336-7489Dec 12 10 am ndash Music with Sandy HeiseyDec 18 10 am ndash Compass Mark Program on ProvisionsDec 24 9 am ndash Christmas Party
Columbia Senior Center ndash (717) 684-4850Dec 3 1015 am ndash Christmas BingoDec 11 10 am ndash Christmas Special Quarryville
Presbyterian SingersDec 30 1015 am ndash New Yearrsquos Eve Party and Luncheon
Elizabethtown Area Senior Center ndash (717) 367-7984 Dec 4 10 am ndash Radio City Christmas Show VideoDec 10 10 am ndash Bingo Buddies with PreschoolDec 15 1030 am ndash Christmas Activity and Craft
Lancaster House North Happy Hearts Club SeniorCenter ndash (717) 299-1278Tuesdays 1 pm ndash Varied ActivitiesThursdays noon ndash Pinochle
Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center ndash (717) 299-3943Dec 10 930 am ndash Haircuts and ManicuresDec 12 930 am ndash Holiday Music with InstrumentsDec 24 930 am ndash Holiday Program with Santa Claus
Lancaster Rec Senior Center ndash (717) 392-2115 ext 147Dec 12 915 am ndash Benefits of POADec 18 9 am ndash Christmas PartyDec 24 1030 am ndash Baking and Decorating Christmas
Cookies
Lititz Senior Center ndash (717) 626-2800Dec 3 10 am ndash Ice Cream Social with Lancashire HallDec 10 10 am ndash Children from Owl Hill Learning
Center VisitDec 24 10 am ndash Christmas Party and Music
Luis Munoz Marin Senior Center ndash (717) 295-7989Dec 9 10 am ndash Memory Box ProjectDec 11 10 am ndash Crafty Gift Ideas for GrandchildrenDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party
Millersville Senior Center ndash (717) 871-9600Mondays and Fridays 9 am ndash Healthy Steps in Motion
ExerciseDec 19 10 am ndash Cookie ExchangeDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Music with Penn Manor Chorus
Next Gen Senior Center ndash (717) 786-4770Dec 8 930 am ndash Holiday Craft CenterpiecesDec 18 1015 am ndash Smith Middle School SingersDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party
Rodney Park Happy Hearts Club Senior Center ndash(717) 393-7786 Tuesdays noon ndash Pinochle Wednesdays 1 pm ndash Varied Activities Thursdays noon ndash Bingo
Community Programs Free and open to the public
Support Groups Free and open to the public
Dec 3 7 to 815 pmAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupWillow Lakes Outpatient Center212 Willow Valley Lakes Drive Willow Street(717) 464-9365
Dec 8 10 to 11 amAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6076jmortongardenspotvillageorg
Dec 18 noonBrain Tumor Support GroupLancaster General Health Campus Wellness Center2100 Harrisburg Pike Lancaster(717) 626-2894
Dec 22 2 to 3 pmParkinsonrsquos Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6259jshaffergardenspotvillageorg
Dec 24 6 to 8 pmEpilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania SupportGroupLancaster General HospitalStager Room 5555 N Duke St Lancaster(800) 887-7165 ext 104
Saturdays in December 130 to 4 pmTrain Room Holiday Open HouseGarden Spot Village Train Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6000
Dec 1 6 pmRed Rose Singles MeetingHossrsquos Steak amp Sea House100 W Airport Road Lititz(717) 406-6098
Dec 7 3 pmPublic Singing of Handelrsquos MessiahGrace Lutheran Church517 N Queen St Lancaster(717) 397-2748
Dec 14 9 am to 3 pmPennsylvania Music ExpoContinental Inn2285 Lincoln Highway EastLancaster(717) 898-1246wwwrecordcollectorsorg
Dec 19 6 to 9 pmMusic FridaysDowntown Lancaster (717) 341-0028
Senior Center Activities
Library Programs
Lititz Public Library 651 Kissel Hill Road Lititz (717) 626-2255Dec 3 630 pm ndash Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster CountyDec 8 130 to 330 pm Dec 16 6 to 8 pm ndash Scrabble Meet-UpsDec 16 11 am ndash Reel Talk for Everyone The Pianist
If you have an eventyou would like to includeplease email information to mjoyceonlinepubcom for
consideration
Winter is Coming hellipBefore the weather gets too
cold you should protect yourhouse and family from theelements
Here are some essential areas tocheck
Roofbull Look for missing shinglescracked flashing and brokenoverhanging tree limbs
bull Check the chimney for mortardeterioration and loose bricksInspect the underside of the rooffrom the attic for signs of leakage
Exteriorbull Check the foundation for cracksin the concrete or low spots in thesoil where water can accumulateagainst the foundation
bull Examine the caulking in the
siding and around the windowand door trims
Heat
bull Turn on the heating system andensure that the heat is beingdelivered to all outlets
bull Check the filter and change it ifnecessary Keep extra filtersaround so you can change itduring the winter season
www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 23
SONG from page 17
developing and refining ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo over several weeks and thenput it away
More than a year later in April 1941Berlin and film director Mark Sandrichwere working on a new movie HolidayInn when Berlin realized it would be theperfect forum for his Christmas song
On the Paramount Studios set wasWalter Scharf a staff music arrangerassigned to Berlin His task was to turnBerlinrsquos tunes into full-fledged orchestralnumbers
Scharf remembers Berlin tapping outldquoWhite Christmasrdquo on a piano Berlin
only had two years of formal schoolingand never learned to read or write musicScharf recalls Berlinrsquos first performance asa ldquovery roughrdquo rendition
Bing Crosby who overheard Berlinplaying the piece was not impressedCrosby a devout Catholic wantedldquoWhite Christmasrdquo removed from thefilm because he thought it would furthersecularize Christmas which he felt shouldbe a religious season
It was Scharf who eased Crosbyrsquosconcern telling the singer he thoughtldquoWhite Christmasrdquo would turn out wellReportedly Crosby rolled his eyes saying
ldquoI hope sordquoHoliday Inn opened in New York on
Aug 4 1942 It featured Bing Crosby asa singer and Fred Astaire as a dancerWhile Berlin was ecstatic andenthusiastic the reviewers barely noticedor mentioned the production
Before long however the song ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo was becoming a hit Themovie won an Oscar for Best Song in1943 and was also nominated for BestScoring of a Musical Picture and BestOriginal Story
Because the country was in the darkestdays of World War II many welcomed
this sentimental reminder of home As aresult Crosbyrsquos recording of ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo has sold more than 30 millionrecords
Crosby was amazed at the publicresponse to the song As a member of theUSOrsquos traveling ensemble he was askedby troops serving in World War II to singldquoWhite Christmasrdquo no matter what timeof year it was
More than 150 different performerswho run the entire musical gamut haverecorded this piece Crosbyrsquos version alonewas listed as the all-time top single by TheGuinness Book of World Records
asset to the giftedSuper achievers frequently are driven
to succeed to escape their ldquoBlack Dogrdquo asWinston Churchill described his owndark moods Those who have beenafflicted with psychiatric maladies includeAbraham Lincoln Sir Isaac NewtonNoah Webster Samuel Johnson Ludwigvan Beethoven Charles Darwin ErnestHemingway Walt Whitman Edgar AllanPoe and Herman Melville
If todayrsquos medications had sedatedtheir psyches would they have been lessdriven to achieve
Crossword puzzles have long served asa choice for those who seek mentalstimulation Now the trend is towardcomputer games AARP has free gameson their website wwwaarporg
For Einstein theorizing may havebeen his equivalent of a computer gameBut he benefited also by playing theviolin to exercise his brain
In 1890 William James in his ThePrinciples of Psychology theorized thatldquoorganic matter especially nerve tissueseems endowed with a very extraordinarydegree of plasticityrdquo
For 50 years that hypothesis wasignored The conventional scientificwisdom held that the brain cannot createneural growth its structure is immutable
Neuroscientists now know throughresearch of neuroplasticity that the brainis capable throughout a lifetime ofstrengthening and creating neuralconnections adapting and reorganizingfollowing injury illness or behavioralalterations
Experiment with ways in which youcan be the gatekeeper of your brainrsquosrehabilitation What is your choice
computer games violin lessons bridgechess painting portraits or landscapes ormaybe crossword puzzles
As with the selection of anantidepressant medication we may haveto try several to find which works bestfor usWalt Sonneville a retired market-researchanalyst is the author of My 22 Centsrsquo WorthThe Higher-Valued Opinion of a SeniorCitizen and A Musing Moment MeditativeEssays on Life and Learning books ofpersonal-opinion essays free of partisan andsectarian viewpoints Contact him atwaltsonnevilleverizonnet
MIND from page 14
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Loren Gochnauer
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Elizabeth Duvall
Dear Savvy SeniorI understand that there are several
types of flu vaccines being offered toseniors this flu season What can youtell me about themndash Cautious Senior
Dear CautiousDepending on your health age
and personal preference therersquos abuffet of flu shots available toseniors this flu season along withtwo vaccinations for pneumonia thatyou should consider getting too
Flu Shot OptionsJust as they do every year the
Centers for Disease Control andPrevention (CDC) recommends aseasonal flu shot to almost everyonebut itrsquos especially important forseniors who are at higher risk ofdeveloping serious flu-relatedcomplications
The flu puts more than 200000people in the hospital each year andkills around 24000mdash90 percent ofwhom are seniors Herersquos therundown of the different options
bull Standard (trivalent) flu shot Thistried-and-true shot thatrsquos beenaround for more than 30 yearsprotects against three strains ofinfluenza This yearrsquos versionprotects against the two common Astrains (H1N1 and H3N2) and oneinfluenza B virus
bull Quadrivalent flu shot Thisvaccine which was introduced lastyear protects against four types of
influenzamdashthe same three strains asthe standard flu shot plus anadditional B-strain virus
bull High-dose flu shot Designedspecifically for seniors age 65 andolder this vaccine called theFluzone High-Dose has four timesthe amount of antigen as a regularflu shot does which creates astronger immune response for betterprotection
But be aware that the high-doseoption may also be more likely tocause side effects includingheadache muscle aches and fever
bull Intradermal flu shot If you donrsquotlike needles the intradermal shot is anice option because it uses a tiny116-inch-long micro-needle toinject the vaccine just under theskin rather than deeper in themuscle like standard flu shots Thistrivalent vaccine is recommendedonly to those ages 18 to 64
To locate a vaccination site thatoffers these flu shots visitwwwvaccinesgov and type in yourZIP code
Yoursquoll also be happy to know thatif yoursquore a Medicare beneficiary PartB will cover 100 percent of the costsof any flu shot as long as yourdoctor health clinic or pharmacyagrees not to charge you more thanMedicare pays
Private health insurers are alsorequired to cover standard flu shotshowever yoursquoll need to check withyour provider to see if they cover the
other vaccination options
Pneumonia VaccinesThe other important vaccination
the CDC recommends to seniorsespecially this time of year are thepneumococcal vaccines forpneumonia An estimated 900000people in the US get pneumococcalpneumonia each year and it killsaround 5000
This year the CDC isrecommending that all seniors 65 orolder get two separate vaccineswhich is a change of decades-oldadvice The vaccines are Prevnar 13and Pneumovax 23 Previously onlyPneumovax 23 was recommendedfor seniors
Both vaccines which areadministered just once work indifferent ways to provide maximumprotection
If you havenrsquot yet received anypneumococcal vaccine you shouldget the Prevnar 13 first followed byPneumovax 23 six to 12 monthslater But if yoursquove already beenvaccinated with Pneumovax 23 youshould get Prevnar 13 at least oneyear later
Medicare currently covers onlyone pneumococcal vaccine per olderadult If yoursquore paying out of pocketyou can expect to pay around $50 to$85 for Pneumovax 23 and around$120 to $150 for Prevnar 13
Jim Miller is a regular contributor tothe NBC Today show and author ofThe Savvy Senior Bookwwwsavvyseniororg
Vaccination Options forSeniors this Flu Season
Savvy Senior
Jim Miller
Keep Stress in Check during the HolidaysThe holidays should be a joyous
time for family and friends butthey can be stressful if you feelstretched too thin
Donrsquot let the pressure bring youdown Here are some helpful hintsfor keeping your stress levels undercontrol during what should be afun and relaxing time
Pay attention to your moodRecognize the signs of stress suchas irritability and anxiety Avoidthese by getting a handle on thingsinstead of just letting them happen
Set reasonable limits Allowyourself to say ldquonordquo Be realisticabout what you can and cannot doduring this busy month
Watch your diet Overindulging in
holiday treats can affect your moodSugar overload will make yousluggish for example and thestimulating effect of caffeine maymake you overanxious
Exercise Take a walk or visit thegym regularly Not only will itcombat the extra calories yoursquoreconsuming but yoursquoll also relievetension and get some relaxation
www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 5
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As On-Line Publishers Inc sees the conclusion of yet another year weare grateful to our dedicated staff loyal readers and supportiveadvertisers who have all enabled us to continue to grow in our missionto serve the mind heart and spirit of the 50+ community We wish to thank each of you for helping to make 50plus Senior News
a fun interesting and unique source of information and entertainmentfor our readers in Central PennsylvaniaAt this special time of giving thanks and reminiscing the staff of
On-Line Publishers wishes you our friends warmest holiday wishes
Happy Holidays
Shevita is a playful and very friendly 7-year-old pittie mix who is excited to joinan active and fun-loving family Sheenjoys going on walks trips to the parkand meeting new friends
Shevita is the kind of gal who thrives ina family setting She is in her elementwhen surrounded by people and she likesthe company of other dogs too Herprevious owners report that she is housetrained spayed and up to date on hervaccinations
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In todayrsquos healthcare environmentyou need your own advocate
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What can a private advocate do for you or your loved one
We provide RN bedside-monitoring in hospitals and nursing homesto keep you safe from hospital-acquired infections and errors
We can accompany you to your physician appointments to askquestions about your treatment options
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We will present all of your options not just those offered by yourdoctor or hospital
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6 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
Bethany Village mdash MapleWood325 Wesley Drive bull Mechanicsburg PA 17055717-766-0279 bull wwwBethanyVillageorg
Total AL andor PC Beds 100Assisted Living Residence YesPrivate 100Private Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service YesHealth Fee-for-Service Available Yes
Alzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted YesComments One-bedroom suitessecured memory supportneighborhood skilled nursing ndash The Oaks
Homewood at Plum Creek425 Westminster Avenue bull Hanover PA 17331717-637-4166 bull wwwhomewoodcom
Total AL andor PC Beds 98Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private NoPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes
Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care NoRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments Excellent care in a lovelyenvironment Call to schedule a visit
Longwood Manor Personal Care amp Memory Care2760 Maytown Road bull Maytown PA 17550717-426-0033 bull wwwlongwoodassistedcom
Total AL andor PC Beds 144Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private YesPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted YesShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit YesPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center NoMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service No
Health Fee-for-Service Available NoAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted YesComments Beautiful homelikeenvironment nestled in the heartland ofLancaster County Specializing in memorysupport One-time community fee only
The listings with a shaded background have additional information about their center in a display advertisement in this edition
Assisted Living ResidencesPersonal Care Homes
This is not an all-inclusive list of agencies and providers These advertisers are eager to provide additional information about their services
Colonial Lodge Community2015 North Reading Road bull Denver PA 17519717-336-5501 bull wwwcoloniallodgepacom
Total AL andor PC Beds 70Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private YesPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted YesShort-term Lease NoEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes
Health Fee-for-Service Available NoAlzheimerrsquos Care NoRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments SSI depends onavailability A veteran-approvedldquohome for heroesrdquo facility all in abeautiful rural setting
Homeland Center1901 North Fifth Street bull Harrisburg PA 17102717-221-7727 bull wwwhomelandcenterorg
Total AL andor PC Beds 50Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private NoPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit YesPartTotally Refundable YesOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes
Health Fee-for-Service Available NoAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted YesComments Exemplary care in a caringbeautiful environment has beenprovided for more than 140 years Ourcontinuum includes a hospice program
Lakeview at Tel Hai Retirement Community1200 Tel Hai Circle bull Honey Brook PA 19344610-273-4602 bull wwwtelhaiorg
Total AL andor PC Beds 100Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private YesPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit YesPartTotally Refundable YesOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes
Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted YesComments Come discover a wonderfulfaith-based community that has beenvoted No 1 retirement community byreaders of the Daily Local newspaper
Mennonite Home Communities1520 Harrisburg Pike bull Lancaster PA 17601717-393-1301 bull wwwmennonitehomeorg
Total AL andor PC Beds 150Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private YesPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted YesShort-term Lease NoEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes
Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments Supportive encouragingenvironment Various room types andsuites available Secure memory careoffered
The Middletown Home999 West Harrisburg Pike bull Middletown PA 17057717-944-3351 bull wwwmiddletownhomeorg
Total AL andor PC Beds 64Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private NoPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes
Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care NoRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments Beautifully appointedapartments overlooking the gardenterrace with the safety and security of24-hour nursing care
Serving from theHeart in the Spirit of
Friendship Loveand Truth
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This is not an all-inclusive list of agencies and providers These advertisers are eager to provide additional information about their services
If you are planning to visit a relativeor friend in a nursing home over theholidays follow these suggestions to
help ensure positive interactions
General Tipsbull Call ahead to the unit where the personresides to find out the best time of day tovisit Plan to visit when you are notrushed for time
bull Bring something with you flowers and avase a photo album a magazine ornewspaper a guestbook for visitors tosign a favorite music CD or a specialfood treat (Check first with staff whetherthe person has any diet restrictions)
bull Position yourself at eye level face toface Ensure you are close enough andspeaking loudly enough that the person
can adequately see and hear you
bull Actively listen to what the person has totell you Express interest in their dailyactivities and allow them to vent theirfeelings about their situation
bull Encourage reminiscing (ldquoRememberwhen helliprdquo) This stimulates the mind andevokes pleasant feelings
bull Tell some jokes or a funny true story orbring in a humorous video to watchtogether
bull If conversation is difficult or impossibleshare news about family friends andcurrent events read aloud or listen tomusic together Sit in the lobby andpeople-watch And learn to becomecomfortable with silence
bull Check the recreational activitiesschedule for special events andaccompany the person you visit to one ofthem
bull Telephone between visits if you canrsquot getin as often as yoursquod like
Ideas for Activitiesbull Watch home movies or rent a favoritemoviemdashperhaps a holiday classic
bull Decorate the room bring in pictures acalendar a sun-catcher for the window aplant special knickknacks or a seasonaldecoration
bull Share a project such as sorting throughfamily photos Look through picturebooks or albums that reflect past interests
bull Write a letter to someone special
bull Play a card game or board game
bull Play a musical instrument
bull Fill out forms such as weekly menustogether
bull Write or tape a family history
bull Make a family collage out of photos
bull Give a manicure apply makeup or sethair
bull Give a hand or foot massage
bull Bring your pet in to visit (find out thefacilityrsquos policy first)
bull Bring children or grandchildren withyou
Lisa M Petsche is a clinical social worker andfreelance writer specializing in eldercare issues
Health Matters
Lisa M Petsche
Make the Holidays a Little BrighterVisit a Care Facility
Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community625 Robert Fulton Highway bull Quarryville PA 17566717-786-7321bull 888-786-7331 bull wwwquarryvillecom
Total AL andor PC Beds 45Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private NoPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease NoEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes
Health Fee-for-Service Available NoAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care NoSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments Quarryville assists inmaintaining independence andpreserving dignity in a safe and secureenvironment
The listings with a shaded background have additional information about their center in a display advertisement in this edition
Assisted Living ResidencesPersonal Care Homes
This is not an all-inclusive list of agencies and providers These advertisers are eager to provide additional information about their services
Pleasant View Retirement Community544 North Penryn Road bull Manheim PA 17545717-665-2445 bull wwwpleasantviewrcorg
Total AL andor PC Beds 96Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private YesPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted YesShort-term Lease NoEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit YesPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes
Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments Three-year private payspending Maintain independence in anenriching and supportive environmentnow offering respite stays
St Annersquos Retirement Community3952 Columbia Avenue West Hempfield Township PA 17512717-285-6112 bull wwwstannesrcorg
Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private NoPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted YesShort-term Lease NoEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit MinimalPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes
Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care NoSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted Pending ApprovalPets Permitted YesComments Select rooms currentlyavailable Call for details
If you would like to be featuredon this important page please contact
your account representativeor call (717) 285-1350
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Geraldine (Jeri) Kopf was a nativeof Lancaster who kept herself inshape through her love of
playing sports So when the Womenrsquos Army Corps
(WAC) was formed in World War II shefelt ready to enlist in September 1943and serve her country The fact that shehad a strong background in stenographydidnrsquot hurt
Having women in the Army was verycontroversial at the time But she wasdetermined to go And she was soon onher way to basic training at DaytonaBeach Fla Did she have a tough time inbasic
ldquoNo not at allrdquo she laughs ldquoTheygave us the same training they gave theguys and because of all the sports I hadplayed I was ready for it I enjoyed everyminute of itrdquo
She was then sent to MacDill Field inTampa and was assigned to Headquarters
Company where shehandled public relationsfor the base
ldquoAt MacDill pilotswere being trained to flythe B-26 mediumbomberrdquo she says ldquoIt wassuch an unstable planethat an unbelievablenumber of planes werebeing lost In one 30-daytraining period 15 planescrashed leading to thecatchphrase lsquoA plane aday in Tampa Bayrsquordquo
Fortunately they soonsolved that by adding 6feet of wingspan andupgrading the engines
ldquoThe other bigexcitementrdquo she says ldquowas meeting DonScott who was to become my futurehusband He was a member of the base
band who played all theinstruments as needed Healso had a wonderful voiceand was gifted with perfectpitch
ldquoWe got engaged beforeI shipped out to thePentagon and he went tothe Pacific where he andthe band played at basesthroughout the Pacific
ldquoAt the Pentagon I wasastonished to be put incharge of the OverseasConference Room where Iworked daily with theArmy Chief of StaffGeneral of the ArmyGeorge C Marshall andlater with General of the
Army Dwight D Eisenhower when hebecame Army chief of staff Officiallythe Overseas Conference Room didnrsquot
exist because everything that went inthere was absolutely top secret
ldquoThe room had a thick carpet of deepred with a massive mahogany table andmaps of military facilities around theworld lining the walls My job was to seethat the room was kept in perfect shapeand to manage all contacts with seniorofficers around the world
ldquoWhere messages were to be encodedI arranged that through the Signal CorpsAnd I kept copies of everything that wassaid by anyone and decided for actionLater I saw that copies were then sent toeach general in the meetingrdquo
How did she get selected for such animportant post
ldquoI havenrsquot the slightest ideardquo she saysldquoBut you know the Army They donrsquotexplain what they do They tell you whatyoursquore going to do and you just do itrdquo
What about that call from WinstonChurchill when he shared his
Churchill Told Her How Sorry He Wasto Learn of FDRrsquos Death
Robert D Wilcox
Salute to a Veteran
Pvt 1st Class GeraldineKopf at MacDill Field
Tampa in 1943
Are You ReadingJoin the 2015 One Book One Community campaign by reading
Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline
85 libraries in Berks Dauphin LancasterLebanon Perry and York counties and theircommunity partners present the regionalreading campaign
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Thank You VolunteersOn-Line Publishers Inc and 50plus
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Because of your assistance we wereable to bring the contents and themission of 50plus Senior News to life forthe residents of Central Pennsylvania
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condolences over President Rooseveltrsquospassing Did she expect to be talkingwith a famous man like that
With a little smile she says ldquoNotreally but most of the people I talkedwith regularly were among our mostimportant generals and admirals Andwhen the prime minister called Ienjoyed only a few words with himbefore passing him on to GeneralMarshallrdquo
By January 1946 she was a sergeantand her hitch was over All WACs wereasked to reenlist but she and her fianceacutewere discharged on the same day Jan18 1946 and shortly thereafter weremarried in St Johnrsquos Lutheran Church inLancaster She became Mrs Geraldine(Jeri) Scott and embarked on awonderful 58 years of married life
The Scotts settled down to live inLancaster And she immersed herself in awide range of community activities Oneclose to her heart was serving asexecutive director of the LancasterChapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society
There she came up with the idea of aReadathon during which children wouldldquosolve the mystery of MSrdquo by readingbooks for credit WGAL-TV filmed theskit through which the program waspresented to the local children
That film was sent to the national MSheadquarters who found the film soinspiring that they adopted theReadathon as a national programsending copies of the film to MSchapters across the US
In addition to all her other activitiesin the community in 1991 Scott startedan art gallery that she still runs today
However when asked what she thinkstoday about having actually talked withWinston Churchill so many years agoshe says with a grin ldquoAt that time Ididnrsquot think of it as something sodifferent from what I did every day Butnow I more strongly think of it as aremembrance to be truly cherishedrdquo
Colonel Wilcox flew a B-17 bomber inEurope in World War II
Senior Art Exhibit WinnersAnnounced
The Lancaster County Office ofAging is pleased to announce thewinners in the 21st Annual Senior ArtExhibit The artworks were displayed atthe Lancaster General OutpatientPavilion Oct 21ndash24
Local art professionals judged theexhibit which consisted of works inwatercolor oil pastels acrylicsphotography and mixed media
The winners are
Watercolorbull First ndash Beverly Felter Pretty Pinkbull Second ndash MarjorieManinger Pumpkin Patch
bull Third ndash John Kimmich Bridge on LogCabin Road
Photographybull First ndash Donald Frey Havanabull Second ndash William Lau Paisley Patternsbull Third ndash Tony Harnish Rockford
Pastelbull First ndash Helena Dueck Mother andSon
bull Second ndash Herb Ackerman Venicebull Third ndash Thomas Santosusso Summer
Acrylicsbull First ndash Peggy Stoll Poppinessbull Second ndash Robert Davenport CoveredBridge
bull Third ndash Larry Hostetter The Lost isFound
Oilbull First ndash Beverly Felter Still Life withCrook No 2
bull Second ndash Sylvia Goodling Cherriesand Cream
bull Third ndash Julie Zourides HomewardBound
Mixed Mediabull First ndash Janet Ray Boys Growing UpCirca 1945
bull Second ndash Herb Ackerman 3Generations
bull Third ndash Dottie Ezard Bluebirds
Peoplersquos Choice Award ndash JosephCaranella for his acrylic The Host
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10 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
LANCASTER COUNTY
EMPLOYERS NEED YOU
For more job listings call theLancaster County Office of Aging
at (717) 299-7979or visit
wwwcolancasterpauslanco_aging
Lancaster County Office of Aging150 N Queen Street Suite 415
Lancaster PA
BELL rINGErS ndash TPLocal organization needs to fill temporary positions for passive solicitation of donations at a variety of
locations during the holiday season Must pass background check be able to stand for extended periods
and have reliable transportation
Are you looking for a new activity to enrich your life An activity that would also help an older person continue to live in the communityThe volunteer opportunities available at Lancaster County Office of Aging are diverse offer flexibility and require a minimal time commitment As a volunteer you can choose to provide a consumer with hands-on help with laundry grocery shopping or cleaning You can also provide socialization as
a phone pal or friendly visitor There are also several specialized programs for volunteers through our agency They include the volunteer ombudsman and APPRISE volunteer programs Volunteers are also invited to participate in several special events during the year distribution of donated chicken barbecue dinners and the Christmas
holiday programFor more information about any of these opportunities and others contact Bev Via volunteer coordinator at (717) 299-7979 or
agingcolancasterpaus Becoming an Office of Aging volunteer will allow you to change the life of an older personmdashand your lifemdashwith the investment of a few hours each month
COMPANIONCArEGIvEr ndash PT
Community-based firm is seeking
persons to help seniors live
enriching lives safely at home
Assist with daily duties including
cleaning cooking bathing
grooming shopping reading etc
Must have valid driverrsquos license
and reliable vehicle for transport
SN11003602
HOrTICULTUrE SPECIALIST ndash PT
Local resortconference center needs
persons to maintain grounds and
public areas by assisting with planting
trimmingpruning shrubstrees
mulching watering raking leaves
general lawn maintenance and snow
removal Need one to three monthsrsquo
related experience or training
SN11001904
EOE
vIEw OUr JOB LIST
We list other jobs on the Web at
wwwcolancasterpaus
lanco_aging To learn more about
applying for the 55+ Job Bank
and these jobs call the
Employment Unit at
(717) 299-7979SN-GEN03
SN11006301Age 55 or over Unemployed The 55+ Job Bank is one ofthree services offered by Employment Unit at the Office ofAging
Jobs are matched with those looking for work Based on anevaluation of your skills and abilities we can match you with aposition needed by a local employer Some employers arespecifically looking for older workers because of the reliabilityand experience they bring to the workplace There is a mix offull-time and part-time jobs covering all shifts requiringvarying levels of skill and experience and offering a wide rangeof salaries
The other services available through the Office of Aging arethe Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)and the regularly scheduled Job Search Workshops
mdash Volunteer Opportunities mdash
Job
Opportunities
Ihave been known to say that justbecause something is old doesnrsquotmean it is automatically valuable I
have junk in my house my grandmotherhad junk in her house hellip sometimes itrsquosjust older junk
With those sage words ofwisdom offered to the masses here aresome creative ideas about what to dowith those keepsakes that you just canrsquotpart with but you donrsquot want to storeaway in a plastic tub for the rest of yourlife
Objects that have some value to youon some level but that really wonrsquot makea big difference when it comes to cashingin are the objects that are the topic ofthis particular column
Repurposing is very popularnow There are more people seeking outantiques and thrift-store items in order toreuse or recycle them than people whojust want to collect for collectingrsquos
sake Be sure youonly repurpose thoseobjectsthat really are notvaluable
Of course youdonrsquot want torepurpose thatChippendale sidetable or a Picassodrawing so get itchecked out beforeyou move aheadOnce youknow that you havea low-valueobject consider some creative ideas
Piecing Up the PlatesPlates can be among some of the most
inexpensive collectibles that nearlyeveryone has hanging around the houseattic or yard sale Vintage decorative
floral plates can be usedat parties and even givenaway to guests as favorsThey really spruce up abuffet line block partyor family get-together
Look around yourgrandmarsquos auntrsquos andneighborrsquos cupboardsand see if you can spotany plates I have somechipped yet colorfulexamples from the1970s hanging aroundmy cabinets that wouldbe prime examples for
this projectSome creative craft aficionados
have taken such plates broken them intopieces and used them in craft projectsJust break the inexpensive plates into 2-to 4-inch pieces and then use them asyou would tiles
Some of the most popular repurposingobjects for old plates are refrigeratormagnets Just simply stick an adhesive-backed magnet to the back of your platepiece
Some damaged or chipped plates havebeen recycled into a decorative concreteframe around the kidsrsquo sandbox or kiddiepool area They will look great stuccoedor glued onto wooden birdhousesgarden jardinieres or birdbathsand trivets
Some folks have used broken platesas walkways leading to a garden shed orpool house These are some great ways touse those damaged and not-so-valuable floral plates and keep thememories too
Picking Up JewelryDamaged jewelry or fancy buttonsmdash
particularly cheap pieces of costumejewelry that can no longer be repaired or
Cool Ideas for the Not-so-Valuables
Art and Antiques by Dr Lori
Lori Verderame
Photo courtesy staff of wwwDrLoriVcom
Vintage china or mismatchedplates with minor damage are
often repurposed
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Silent OvationI purse my lipsmdashmy cheeks widenjaw stiffensnostrils flarebrow scoresneck braceseyebrows blendhands clenchas if willpowerand taught muscles alonecould plug the wall and hold back the deep seaBut eyes slowly fill spilltears betray what lies unfathomedWhat assails my earspours over my heartrsquotil it tremblesCrumbles
Musicflows across my mindslides under invisible barriersvibrates faint chordsstirs tension
A bugler plays ldquoTapsrdquomdasha lyrist soothes with psalmsmdasha choir declares Messiahrsquos ldquoHallelujahrdquomdashorchestras play once-defiant ldquoFinlandiardquomdashgold medalists glow in national anthemrsquos auramdashor a chorus underscores Jean Valjeanrsquos plea ldquoBring Him HomerdquoWithout warningIrsquom tuned and tiedto abiding themesof certain endingstemporal triumphspromising tomorrowsmdashnew secret anniversariesof the heartmdashmy own momentous momentsmarked anointedinfused with tears
Written and submitted by Evelyn Merriam
wornmdashcan be reused and made intoreally cool art objects
Damaged pieces of costume jewelrycan be the source for jewelrypictures by sewing or gluingthe broken pieces onto a piece of velvetfelt or fabric Then the textileis framed as you would a collage
Old broken jewelry or pieces thereofcan be made into a brooch tussymussy or brooch bouquet comprised ofboth fresh flowers and colorful fake-gemstone pins in the shape of flowers
Country music star MirandaLambert carried a brooch bouquet ather country-themed wedding It is acool union of vintage and Victorian
fresh and fauxSome pieces of costume jewelry are
valuable so be sure to check out thevalue with an appraisal before you starttaking apart the jewelry pieces that arestill intact However the damagedpieces are fair game for you crafters outthere
Celebrity PhD antiques appraiser authorand award-winning TV personality Dr Lorihosts antiques appraisal events worldwideDr Lori is the star appraiser on Discoverychannelrsquos TV show AuctionKings Visit wwwDrLoriVcomwwwFacebookcomDoctorLori LoriVerderame at Google+ or call (888) 431-1010
12 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
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LANCASTER COUNTY
May 14 20159 am ndash 2 pm
Millersville UniversityMarauder Court
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16th Annual
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12th Annual
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Hershey
16th Annual
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Traveltizers Travel Appetizers Stories that Whet the Appetite for Travel
By Andrea Gross
Irsquom half-submerged in a luxuriouswhirlpool tub sipping from a glass ofsweet ice wine and looking out the
window at the cascading waters ofHorseshoe Falls the largest of the threefalls that make up Niagara Falls
Over there in the distance is theUnited States Here at the RadissonHotel is Canada
Divided in part by the Niagara Riverthe two countries share the falls withHorseshoe on the Canadian side andAmerican and Bridal Veil falls technicallyin the United States although betterviewed from Canada
Theyrsquore not the tallest falls in theworld but theyrsquore among the mostpowerful and tonight illuminated infestive colors theyrsquore surely the mostbeautiful
Waterfalls wine and a whirlpooltubmdashcould there be a more glorious wayto spend New Yearrsquos Eve I think not buta party is waiting outsidemdashnot just any
party but one of the grandest in Canadaand the only one thatrsquos televised fromcoast to coast
In short ldquoItrsquos Canadarsquos answer toTimes Squarerdquo says Niagara Falls MayorJim Diodati
My husband and I don our parkasmdashDecember weather in Niagara typicallyranges from the low 20s to the mid-30smdashand set out for Queen VictoriaPark
Itrsquos not far from the hotel and as we
walk along the path bordering the fallswersquore surrounded by trees sparkling withmore than a million lights and more than100 illuminated displays representingeverything from Noahrsquos ark and an Inuitkayak to humongous Canadian andUnited States flags
By the time we arrive at the parkmusic is blaring from the stage and theplace is packed with revelers Off to theside the Skylon Tower rises 775 feetabove the falls
The circular top which resembles aspace station is aglow with lights andthe exterior glass-enclosed elevator calledthe ldquoYellow Bugrdquo streaks up and downferrying visitors to and from therevolving dining room and observationdeck at the top
The countdown begins shortly beforemidnight Eight seven six hellip one TheYellow Bug zooms to the top fireworksexplode from the tower and the crowdroars Then led by the performers onstage everyone begins singing ldquoAuldLang Synerdquo
Niagara Fallsrsquo New Yearrsquos Bash
Niagara Falls consists of three separate waterfallsFrom left American Falls Bridal Veil Falls Horseshoe Falls
Horseshoe Falls is wider than sevenfootball fields and as the water dropsthe distance of a 13-story building itcreates an explosion of mist
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Itrsquos almost 1 am when we head backto the Radisson and we have to run tocatch the Falls Incline Railway before itcloses This saves us the uphill hike fromthe street-level park to the FallsviewTourist Area where the hotels casinoeateries and shops are located
We arrive in our room chilled butthrilled ready to start the new year
The next day we explore more ofNiagararsquos winter offerings
After walking farther along the 3-mileillumination route we warm up amongstthe poinsettias and Christmas cacti at theFloral Showhouse and then make ourway to Journey Behind the Falls anattraction that helps us truly appreciatethe size and splendor of Niagara
Dressed in waterproof ponchos(distributed free at the entrance) weslosh through tunnels to emerge 13stories below ground level at the pointwhere Horseshoe Falls crashes into theLower Niagara River
Wersquore showered with mist as theequivalent of more than 1 millionbathtubs full of water rush over the fallsevery hour traveling at a speed of 25mph (During the winter the lowerobservation deck is closed but therersquosdrama and moisture aplenty on theupper deck)
Although itrsquos possible to see all threefalls from the ground-level walkway wetake a helicopter ride in order to betterunderstand the arearsquos geography From up
high we can see how the Niagara Riverwhich begins in Lake Erie and flowsnorth into Lake Ontario divides as itcircles around Goat Island
The southern side plummets over acliff to form Horseshoe Falls while thenorthern side leads to American Falls andBridal Veil Falls These two smaller fallsare in turn separated from each other bythe much smaller landmass of LunaIsland
Finally since the Niagara Peninsula isone of the top ice-wine-producingregions in the world we visit InniskillinEstate Winery an award-winningproducer of the luxury wine We see thevineyards where harvesting of the frozengrapes has just begun watch a video ofthe production process and sample threedifferent types of ice wine RieslingCabernet Franc and Sparkling
We canrsquot agree on which one we likebest so we splurge on mini-bottles ofeach If we canrsquot make it back to Niagaranext year at least wersquoll be able tocelebrate at homemdashbut it wonrsquot be thesame without the whirlpool tub and themagnificent view of the falls
If you goNiagararsquos Winter Festival of Lights
runs through Jan 12 2015wwwniagaraparkscomwwwradissoncomniagarafallsca
Photos copy Irv Green unless otherwise notedstory by Andrea Gross (wwwandreagrosscom)
Photo courtesy of Winter Festival of Lights
Niagararsquos Winter Festival of Lightsfeatures a Christmas Tree Walk that
extends more than 3 miles
Photo courtesy of Niagara Parks Commission
The Falls are illuminated at night adding tothe festive air of the holiday season
Photo courtesy of Niagara Parks Commission
Fireworks mark the coming of theNew Year during Niagararsquos
New Yearrsquos Eve bash
Photo courtesy of Winter Festival of Lights
A three-story-tall illuminated flag ofCanada welcomes folks from the
United States who make up half of the11 million travelers who visit
Niagara each year
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SaturdayJanuary 17 2015
Racestart10am
LocationLancasterCountyCentralParkPavilion22(KiwanisLodge)
Prizes will be awarded to the overall top three male and female finishersand top three male and female finishers in each age category
First three finishers with dogs (any age group) will also receive prizes
Race fees $20 if received by January 8 2015 $25 after January 82015 Only people who pre-register (with payment) by January 8 willhave the option of receiving a t-shirt
Proceeds benefit the Sierra Club ndash Lancaster Grouprsquos environmentalcleanup and education efforts throughout Lancaster County
For more details email SierraClubEventgmailcom visitwwwlancastersierracluborg or ldquoLikerdquo us on Facebook
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3912 Abel Drive Columbia PA 17512
When you were much muchyounger you may havewondered if your mind was
playing tricks Has that monster underyour childhood bed vanished only to bereplaced by other mental quirks alsounsettling as you age Where did I leave my keys The check I wrote a moment ago is not
in sight The envelope in which it is to bemailed is here in front of me I keep hearing the same song over and
over in my mind (a phenomenon calledldquoearwormsrdquo)
You are not losing your mind Theseare mild irritations not alarms Alarmsare triggered when you forget to turn offthe range or you become disoriented asto time or place
That famous painting called TheScream of Nature by Norwegian artistEdvard Munch intrigues us because itportrays how we feel on occasion The
agonized subject inthe painting isclasping his headwith the palms ofhis hands themouth opened intoa large oval thepanicked eyesglancing skyward
He stands on abridge but theartist does notshow to where thebridge leads Whatlies ahead
PerhapsMunchrsquos figuresuffers fromgerontophobiawhich is the irrational fear of aging andwhat lies ahead Symptoms include anyof several apprehensions such as socialisolation inadequate resources and
inability to remainphysically self-sufficient
Most seniors do notexperience that phobiaon a recurring basisYet we are fascinated byMunchrsquos paintingbecause it illustrates arare extreme in ourresponse to anxieties
Seniors like othersexperience normalepisodic bouts ofmelancholy It can besevere temporarily aswhen brought on bydeath of someone inthe family or a friend
Less severe is holiday melancholy wherewe feel excluded from participating withothers in the general merriment
Causes of our dark moods are not
always clear It could be eitherinsufficient or excessive sleep stresstaking or not taking medication orsimply a misdiagnosis
If the melancholy becomes chronicone might be prescribed anantidepressant Some prescriptions workfor some people and not others Patientsreportedly try different antidepressants todetermine which works best Theyrsquorecaught in a casino of choices where theyhope to place the right bet
Severe melancholy or depression hasbeen a characteristic of many of the mostimportant contributors to our culture Ifthese personalities had lived during whatis called the ldquoProzac Generationrdquo wemight have been deprived of their genius
Aristotle concluded that ldquoall men whohave become outstanding in philosophystatesmanship poetry or the arts aremelancholicrdquo He saw melancholy as an
Are You Losing Your Mind
My 22 Centsrsquo Worth
Walt Sonneville
The Scream of Natureby Edvard Munch
please see MIND page 23
www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 15
To schedule a tour please call
717-336-5501 x-309 or800-406-2273
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Do you know a 50+ volunteer who gives selflessly to others Tell us what makes him or her
so special and we will consider them for 50plus Senior Newsrsquo Volunteer Spotlight
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The NationalAssociation of Watch ampClock Collectorsrsquo(NAWCC) Watch ampClock Museum and theLibrary amp ResearchCenter named Mariettaresident GregoryGerhart Volunteer of theYear Recently Gerhartreceived an award for hisgenerous contribution oftime
Gerhartrsquos uncle a member of theNAWCC introduced him to theassociation more than 40 years agoGerhart has been a member for manyyears and after he retired from theKellogg Company he decided topursue his interest in the NAWCC byvolunteering at the museum
He regularly enjoys greetingworldwide members and visitors
guiding group tours andtaking on various museumgallery projects Gerhartrsquospositive experience nowincludes serving as a part-time gallery attendant
ldquoGreg took it uponhimself to makeimprovements in themuseumrsquos lighting byusing his technicalexperience in rebuildingthe museumrsquos display case
lighting unitsrdquo said Noel Poiriermuseum director
ldquoWith funds from a donor andsupport from the unitsrsquo manufacturerGreg was able to singlehandedlyimprove the experience of ourmuseum visitors by ensuring that theobjects on display are adequatelylighted It simply wouldnrsquot have beenpossible without himrdquo
Greg Gerhart
NAWCC Names Volunteer of the Year
RSVP of the CapitalRegion has named TanyaWest as the LancasterCounty Volunteer of theMonth for December
West has beenvolunteering withLancaster Countyorganizations sinceshortly after movingfrom Erie in the 1960sShe averages 500volunteer hours per year with manyyears significantly higher
West is the epitome ofvolunteerism as a way of life In thepast she served as a volunteer boardmember and officer of a dozennonprofit organizations ranging fromGirl Scouts to 4-H and from brain-injured children to the disabled
West continues to demonstrate hercommitment with eight different
Lancaster Countycommunity organizationsShe currently serves on theboards of Mental HealthAmerica and ContactLancaster Helpline
In addition shevolunteers with Kiwanisand Community ActionProgramrsquos povertysimulationsTanya West is great
example of volunteer service inLancaster County
For information on volunteeropportunities or to submit the name of avolunteer for future recognition emaillancasterrsvpcapregorg or call RSVPrsquosLancaster County office at (717) 847-1539 or the statewide Senior Corps ofPennsylvania hotline toll-free at (800)870-2616
Tanya West
West Chosen as Volunteer of the Month
16 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
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By Christina Cardamone
Seniors and baby boomers filled the Spooky NookSports complex in Manheim for the 18th annualLancaster County 50plus EXPO in November
The event co-hosted by OLP EvENtS and theLancaster County Office of Aging allowed visitors togather information on a variety of topics enjoyentertainment and attend informative sessions
As attendees gathered for this free one-day eventthey connected with exhibitors there to discuss homeimprovement health and wellness finances retirementcommunities funeral preplanning and more
ldquoI think the best thing about the EXPO at SpookyNook is the visibilityrdquo said Jenny Flamm a MessiahLifeways at Mount Joy County Homes representativeldquoLots of folks stopping to talk and have conversationand even if theyrsquore not particularly ready to make themove today or even tomorrow it will still be in theirmemoryrdquo
The 2014 Lancaster County 50plus EXPO featured aspecial focus on aging in place reflecting most boomersrsquoand seniorsrsquo wishes to age safely and comfortably intheir homes for as long as possible
United Disabilities Services presented a large displayof products available to help adults age in place such aswalk-in bathtubs and showers handrails scooters stairlifts and more
Alison Sprankle BS CMC and Lori BrenizerSmith CTRS MHAED of Good News Consultingpresented seminars on dementia care Listeners learnedwhat to expect as the disease progresses and how tocommunicate more effectively with the afflicted
Free health screenings also assisted guests in
evaluating their stroke risk balance BMI and hearing ldquo[The EXPO] gives the chance for people to ask a
question they may not ask by just coming andknocking on your doorrdquo said Ed Kurek of The GroffsFamily Funeral Home ldquoPeople are willing to ask hereon a one-on-one basis You can then talk to them andgive them some options and I think thatrsquos one goodreason to be hererdquo
As the day continued the crowd grew even larger ldquoI was really surprised at the turnoutrdquo Kurek added
ldquoI wasnrsquot expecting as many [visitors] as there wererdquoOne of those many visitors was Dottie Nikolaus of
Lancaster city who was no stranger to the 50plus EXPO ldquoIrsquove been here before and I really enjoy it I like the
variety of areas such as travel home repair and eventhe end-of-life servicesrdquo she said ldquoThe entertainmentthis year has been excellent toordquo
It was standing-room only when the dayrsquosentertainment kicked off at 10 am The Dutch AppleDinner Theatre performed select songs from theirfinishing 2014 show season and previewed numbersfrom their upcoming 2015 shows including Mid-LifeThe Crisis Continues Les Miseacuterables and Rogers andHammersteinrsquos Oklahoma
Guests enjoyed the vintage- and modern-era Lioneltrain sets that were on display thanks to CoolTrains Infull operation during the course of the EXPO thedisplay comprised three operating tracks eachshowcasing their own train as well as a miniature trainstation gas station convenience stores and tiny carsand trucks
Jerry Mitchell education and outreach specialistfrom the Office of Attorney General used acombination of video presentation and lecture to share
his knowledge on senior scams and how best to protectyour identity and assets from fraudulent activity
Stauffers of Kissel Hill Greenhouse Manager JayUlrich hosted a container-gardening demonstrationUlrich used a mix of annuals and perennials andshowed how to combine textures and colors to create aperfect focal point or accent
Chris Poje 2010 Pa StatE SENiOr idOL winnerserenaded the crowd with renditions of Sinatra andother musical artists from throughout the decades Histake on Lee Greenwoodrsquos ldquoGod Bless the USArdquo gotthe audience to its feet and singing with patriotic pride
That patriotism carried over at the Keystone MilitaryFamilies booth where EXPO attendees donated itemsor cash toward the nonprofitrsquos Stockings for Soldierscollection Each year KMF sends care packages andChristmas stockings to American soldiers serving athome and abroad
Back on stage 2012 Pa StatE SENiOr idOL winnerVickie Kissinger wooed the crowd with a set of smoothand powerful performances
Matt Macis a charismatic song-and-dance performerand a headliner in his own right presented familiartunes from Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Sinatraand other musical greats
Other fun features of the day were the new puttingcontestmdashthe winner took home $100 cashmdashand thefree salon services offered in the Pamper U ZoneGuests paused in their way around the EXPO floor totake advantage of a free haircut manicure or minimassage
The 50plus EXPOs presented by OLP EvENtS willreturn in spring 2015 For more information call(717)-285-1350 or visit www50plusexpopacom
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What do Bing Crosby ElvisPresley Martina McBrideAlvin and the Chipmunks
The Beach Boys Patty Loveless TheOsmonds Perry Como and TheMormon Tabernacle Choir have incommon
The answer They have all sung andrecorded the song ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo
ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo is in fact theworldrsquos most popular Christmas songhaving sold more than 125000000copies It has been recorded in DutchYiddish Japanese and even Swahili
Written by Irving Berlin ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo is a fascinating footnote inAmerican cultural history A Jewishsongwriter wrote a universal bestsellingsong about a day celebrating the birth ofChristianityrsquos founder
Also unusual is the fact that IrvingBerlin did not like the Christmas holidayThat time of year brought back memories
of the tragic death of his infant sonIrving Berlin Jr in December 1928
Berlinrsquos inspiration may have comefrom his being a lonely andnostalgic northeasterntransplant caught in LosAngeles during the holidayseason There the palmtrees and summerliketemperatures in Decembermade him yearn for hismore familiar winter coldweather and snow
Berlinrsquos song originally began with thisintroductory verse
The sun is shiningThe grass is greenThe orange and palm trees swayTherersquos never been such a dayIn Beverly Hills LABut itrsquos December the 24thAnd Irsquom longing to be up north hellip
And then follows the line known andsung all around the planet everyDecember ldquoIrsquom dreaming of a white
Christmas helliprdquo Berlinrsquos labors over this
song took placethroughout a night inJanuary 1940 Whencompleted Berlin wasexcited about his creationdescribing it as a ldquoroundrdquosong his term for thoserare tunes that seemed to
flow from him effortlessly and seamlessly ldquoWe working composers all too often
in the interest of expediency sharpen ourpencils get out that square sheet of paperand become too slickrdquo he later explainedldquoThose forced efforts are lsquosquarersquo songsBut sometimes a song is natural We maystart it to order for a specific scene orshow but our subconscious beings go towork and the song is just thererdquo
On a Monday morning when hecompleted ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo Berlinrushed to his office proclaiming toHelmy Kresa his transcriber ldquoI want youto take down a song I wrote over theweekend Not only is it the best song Iever wrote itrsquos the best song anybody everwroterdquo
Initially skeptical Kresa wrote downthe notes as Berlin sitting at a pianobegan to play the song While Kresalistened and transcribed his skepticismevaporated
ldquoAs he started to sing I knew rightaway that the way he juxtaposed thewarmth of Southern California with thecold snow would make it a hitrdquo Kresarecalled ldquoand when he sang the chorus Iknew it really was the greatest song everwritten I was as thrilled as he wasrdquo
The duo continued working
The Worldrsquos Most Popular Christmas Song
Fragments of History
Victor Parachin
please see SONG page 23
When readers meet me theynever want to talk to meInstead they excitedly look
all around for my husband sayingldquoWherersquos Bobrdquo
Everyone loves Bob But they feelsorry for him because I often make himlook like a doofus (which he is) in mycolumns They look at him with pity andsay ldquoYoursquore such a good sportrdquo
Well Irsquom here to tell you Bob adoresit when I write about him When I donrsquotinclude him hersquoll ask ldquoWhat about merdquowith an insanely disappointed look onhis face
Having said all that last week he hadto fast for routine blood work whichmeant no food after midnight No bigdeal right
Early that evening he was face downon the couch I knelt down andmassaged his shoulders
ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo I saidEver so slowly he raised his head
ldquoDonrsquot you remember the medicalprocedure Irsquom about to getrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not anoperation sweetsItrsquos just a bloodtestrdquo
He sat upldquoJUST A BLOODTESTrdquo
I quietly tiptoedout of the room
At five tomidnight I foundhim in the kitchengorging on frozenpizza
ldquoSheesh Bob Donrsquot you want to nukeit firstrdquo
ldquoTherersquos no timerdquoI lovingly took his hands but he
crazily pulled away and franticallysearched through the cookie jar
ldquoWhere are the peanut buttercookiesrdquo he said
Slowly I stepped backward andwhispered ldquoImdashImdashmay have finishedthem last nightrdquo
ldquoWHATrdquo
ldquoWell I um I wantedcookiesrdquo
ldquoOh so you wantedcookies did you I willnever forgive you for thisrdquo
He dragged himself offto bed I quietly got inbed too In exactly threeminutes he startedmoaning the song fromOliver ldquoFood gloriousfoodmdashhot sausage andmustardrdquo
Less than an hour later he sneezedonce and said ldquoStarvation has caused meto get a coldrdquo
Now I donrsquot like gender stereotypingBut I take that back when it comes to acold Thatrsquos because Bob gets ldquomancoldsrdquo During his last one he threwhimself an ldquoIrsquom going to dierdquo party
I realized that the way I wasapproaching this was all wrong So Ichanged And miraculously I also foundthe cure to the common cold
ldquoYoursquoll be OKrdquo I said ldquoRight afteryour blood work wersquoll get rid of yourcold Instead of heading to your favoritediner like we planned for a lusciousomelet made with grilled apples cheddarcheese and bacon wersquoll keep you onnothing but chicken broth all dayrdquo
Suddenly he stopped sneezingldquoSweets we couldnrsquot have gone to the
diner anywayrdquo I said ldquoYoursquore obviouslytoo weak from starvation Wersquoll go theresomeday sometimemdashfar far from nowsince it will clearly take a long time foryou to recover from your horrible fastingordealrdquo
And with that he jumped out of bedand said ldquoI feel greatrdquo
After the blood work we went to therestaurant where Bob made a speedyrecovery as he reveled in mouthfuls ofglorious food
That week I wound up with amonster cold I knew Bob would get backat me for how I tricked him into gettingbetter I stayed in bedmdashwaiting
He found my grandmotherrsquos quilt inthe cupboard and placed it on metenderly snugging it under my chin
Between sneezes I said ldquoThis is theworst cold Irsquove ever had Go ahead Makefun of me I deserve itrdquo
ldquoYep you dordquo he said putting on hisjacket and getting the car keys
ldquoBob yoursquore going out when Irsquom onmy deathbedrdquo
When he came home he had a bagwith him He took out a chicken pot piemy favorite Kleenex made with aloe acopy of People magazine and a carton ofmint chocolate chip ice cream
He propped up our pillows We spentthe day together watching Murphy Brownreruns and luxuriating in thebreathtaking nearness of each other
So of course everyone loves BobThatrsquos because we all know that he is justlike thismdashsensitive lovingcompassionate and adoringmdasheven whenI donrsquot have a cold
Saralee Perel is an award-winning nationallysyndicated columnist Her new book isCracked Nuts amp Sentimental Journeys StoriesFrom a Life Out of Balance To find out morevisit wwwsaraleeperelcom or emailsperelsaraleeperelcom
18 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
50plus Senior News continues to bring important information as well asentertaining articles to the 50+ community We at On-Line Publisherswould like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the
editorial contributors of 50plus Senior News
It is through the varied interestsand considerable talents of ourcontributors and freelance writersthat such a range of informativeand entertaining content isavailable to read each monthThe pages of 50plus Senior Newsare enriched by your contributions
Mike Clark (The Way I See It)
Angelo Coniglio (The Search for Our Ancestry)
Al Goodman (Beyond the Battlefield )
Andrea Gross (Traveltizers)
John Johnston (Social Security News)
Dr Lori (Art and Antiques)
Gloria May (NurseNews)
Clyde McMillan-Gamber (The Beauty in Nature)
Jim Miller (The Savvy Senior)
Victor Parachin (Fragments of History)
Saralee Perel (Such is Life)
Dr Leonard Perry (The Green Mountain Gardener)
Ted Rickard (The Squint-Eyed Senior)
Sy Rosen (Older But Not Wiser)
Walt Sonneville (My 22 Centsrsquo Worth)
Nick Thomas (Tinseltown Talks)
Robert Wilcox (Salute to a Veteran)
Judith Zausner (Creativity Matters)
Thank YouColumnists
Such is Life
Saralee Perel
When a Man Canrsquot Have Food
Bob and Saralee at the diner
The best of Christmases and thehigh point of the feast daymarking the beginning of the
Christian era was the year I got theelectric train An electric train has a lot ofpieces And you can take the pieces apartand put them back together in your ownfashion any old way you want to
The next best part of Christmas wascousin-visiting Here the cousinsmdashalmostall male and within a couple years of myown agemdashbecame real people not justthe last or next wearer of hand-me-downldquoSunday bestrdquo
They were here in person kids I couldplay with bringing with them the cold-fresh of December into our second-floorapartment
Gift inspection was the first order ofbusiness for visiting cousins Even beforehellos it was ldquoWhad-ja-getrdquomdashall oneword Without waiting for a responsethis was followed by ldquoWhad-else-ja-getrdquo
The year of the electric train was atriumph of familial snobberyQuestioning never got past the firstldquowhad-ja-getrdquo Instantly four cousinswere on hands and knees takingeverything apart to rearrange it revisingit to anything but the drearilysymmetrical layout plotted by Lionel
There was never enough track ofcourse There never would bemdashnot forthe fledgling empire builders who werealready looking down the hall to thedining room wondering how manypieces and how many Christmases itwould take to get there
There was one other Christmas giftthat even among my cousins wouldsquash the ldquowhad-ja-getsrdquo If you got anErector Set you simply pointed at thebox
You tried not to look too superioracting as though lavish gifts were an
everyday thingwith you Youmight beinterrupted byyour auntinsisting youtry on ldquoat leastthe jacketrdquofrom theSunday outfither son hadfinallyoutgrown But the moment was stillyours
The Erector Set consisted entirely ofparts Nothing was put together in thefirst place hundreds of metal pieces steelwheels nuts and boltsmdashendlesspossibilities for both construction andeventual dismembermentmdashand theruination of hundreds of vacuumcleaners
(My Aunt Ella used to claim that theErector Set people were subsidized by theHoover people But then Aunt Ella alsoclaimed that opening an umbrellaindoors made the roof leak and onerainy spring she turned out to be rightabout that)
One year a cousin we visited got anIrish Mail This was a sidewalk vehiclethat you steered with your feet andpropelled by working a handlebar backand forth
It was really a neat machine and onceyou got the rhythm of it you could workup some real speedmdashplenty enough tobecome a pedestrian hazard and getyelled at
But the Irish Mail was expensive andthus unheard of in his neighborhood soit simply had to be ldquodorkyrdquo which meantit was soon abandoned and left in a darkcorner of the cousinrsquos basement It was agift from the other side of the family an
uncle bymarriage wholived in a swellapartmentbuilding thatdidnrsquot allowkids
There was asuper-deluxemodel of theErector Set thatactually had a
miniature steam engine with it None ofus cousins had one but there was anonly child named Arnold who lived in afirst-floor apartment down the blockwho did
The engine would have made a lot offriends for Arnold who could have usedsome help in that department since henot only had steel-rimmed glasses butwore braces too
But his mother wouldnrsquot let anybody
play with it because it was too dangerousSo we kept pushing Arnold into snowbanks or bushes for all the next year untilhe and his steam engine finally moved tothe suburbs
Eventually the cousins went separateways Some uncles became prosperousand relocated to airier neighborhoodsToday the children of the cousins andthe cousins of the cousins donrsquot evenknow one another
Which is a pity really If all thecousins chipped in we could get theextra track for the train and the ErectorSet with the miniature steam engineThen wersquod get together again and makeall those nifty things that are pictured onthe lids of the boxes
A collection of Ted Rickardrsquos family-funessays is titled Anything Worth Knowing ILearned from the Grandkids It is nowavailable in paperback on Amazoncom
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The Squint-Eyed Senior
Theodore Rickard
Cousins for Christmas
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mjoyceonlinepubcom
Artist Shares 100 Faces 100 StoriesPhotographer Molly Kraybillrsquos
display on aging ldquoOne Hundredrdquowill be on display in the Harvest ViewGallery of Landis Homes from 430to 830 pm through Jan 15
A 2009 graduate of LancasterMennonite High School Kraybillgraduated in 2013 from EasternMennonite University inHarrisonburg Va with a degree inphotography and digitalcommunications
The ldquoart of agingrdquo took on newmeaning for Kraybill whophotographed women ages 1 to 100
for her senior art show titled ldquoOneHundredrdquo
ldquolsquoOne Hundredrsquo is an explorationof the female experience of agingrdquosays Kraybill ldquoI photographed onefemale for every age 1 through 100and asked each one the samequestion lsquoWhat do you like aboutyour agersquo
ldquoThe result is a colorful visualjourney through the wisdom painand joy that aging brings Frombraces to wrinkles from the simpledelights of being a kindergartner tothe losses of older age I have found
that age is something to be celebratedembraced and most importantlynothing to be ashamed ofrdquo
For Kraybill talking with theparticipants shed new light on aging
ldquoThey made me realize that Ishouldnrsquot be scared of the futurerdquo saidKraybill ldquoIt makes me appreciateliving in the moment
ldquoIrsquom excited to agerdquoLandis Homes is located at 1001
E Oregon Road Lititz Moreinformation is available atwwwlandishomesorg or by calling(717) 381-3550
Pumpkin ContestCelebrates Creativity
Lancaster native Molly Kraybill currently lives inWashington DC where she teaches digital art
in a public elementary school
Residents staff and localvolunteers at Garden Spot Villagerecently teamed up for the first-ever on-campus ldquoPack-A-Paloozardquoto benefit Operation ChristmasChild a project of SamaritanrsquosPurse an international Christianrelief and evangelismorganization
The group packed 120 red-and-green holiday-themedshoeboxes with school and craftsupplies toys toothbrushes andtoothpaste and other items Theboxes will be distributed to needychildren overseas
In addition to the boxespacked at Pack-A-Palooza GardenSpot Village distributed another 100boxes to individual residents forpacking Packers included a personal
note of encouragement in each boxSamaritanrsquos Purse has run
Operation Christmas Child each yearsince 1993
First place ndash The Carousel created bythe St Annersquos receptionist office
Second place ndash The Popcorn Bucket(SARC cinema) created by the first-floor
nursing staff Third place ndash The GumballMachine created by the
admissions and social work team
After the votes were compiled thewinners of the annual St AnnersquosRetirement Community pumpkin-decorating contest were announced at thecommunityrsquos annual Halloween party
The winners were
Volunteers Barbara SlowthowerShirley Fulton and Therese Hodson sortcrayons and other supplies to be packedinto shoeboxes for Operation ChristmasChild during the recent Pack-A-Palooza
event at Garden Spot Village
GSV Hosts First On-CampusPack-A-PaloozaThe Garden Spot Village holiday train
room celebrating its 10th anniversary thisyear is open to the public from 130 to 4pm on Saturdays through Dec 27
Even repeat visitors will find lots ofnew highlights on both O-gauge andHO-gauge layouts
The O-gauge layout features a hobocamp Sunoco Oil siding many detailedstructures and LED lighting A newLionel Legacy remote control systemmakes it possible to run five trains atonce
Now visitors can push a button tomove workers around a control towerand operate a sawmill with a conveyor-belt log loader
These new features are in addition toan operating freight station coal loadergas station and water tower
Visitors will also see a 15-foot earlyhandcrafted Lionel O-gauge circus train
This year club members can operatemuch of the HO-gauge display through
a computer or smart phone The displaynow features more detailed roadcrossings with crossing gates that raiseand lower with flashing lights andringing bells
Visitors will still be able to get anengineerrsquos-eye view from the engine ofone of the trains on a 55-inch wallmonitor
Garden Spot Village is located at 433S Kinzer Ave Admission is freedonations are accepted For informationand directions call (717) 355-6000
Garden Spot Village Train Clubmembers Mike Lanyon left and
Mike ldquoFitzrdquo Fitzgerald
Holiday Train Room Open to Public
because I eventually got him into ittoordquo
Leh began to study antiques learningfrom older people hersquod meet at the fleamarkets who would show him what tolook for and what wasnrsquot worth it
From there he gained an interest inblue-decorated stoneware which hefound more interesting than bottles aseach was handmade and uniquelydecorated
ldquoI learned at some point that diversityis goodrdquo he said ldquoI got into all avenuesof antiquing buying painted furnitureiron glass pottery oil paintings basketsand chinardquo
While he works full-time as asalesman estimator Leh has filled hisweekends running to different auctionsHe still loves variety but he keeps asharp eye out for his favorite blue crocks
He looks for ones with specialdecorations Tulips and other floraldesigns are most common with fruitfalling as a close second and birds as athird The rarest finds have moons catsor dogs
Leh has close to 100 crocks in hispersonal collection and said he canrsquot evenbegin to count the bottles No matterhow many he gets he keeps his findslocal
His fascination with history pushedhim to sell his home and move inSeptember to a 1798 stone house builtby Thomas Pettit the son of a countyfounder
The architecture is unparalleled Lehsaid There are seven fireplaces thickwindow boxes and original chair railsand hardwood floors through the home
The house was added to the NationalRegister of Historic Places in 1983 It isthe perfect environment for Lehrsquosnumerous treasures now displayed andincorporated into the housersquos deacutecor
ldquoI just love historyrdquo he said ldquoIt makes
perfect sense for me to have a place likethis to fill with the items I am sofascinated withrdquo
While antiques became a huge part ofLehrsquos life he slowly made it a familyaffair His father bought a home inupstate New York that was built in 1894and together they decorated it withperiod items that fit the theme of thehome
Over the years his fatherrsquos collectiongrew and he started selling things withhis son sharing a booth at a localantique mart Soon they had two boothsand eventually three The younger Lehno longer has a booth but his father stillruns one out of Easton Pa
A lot of the antiques Leh tries to sellare higher-end items that can sit too longat a local market He finds better luck
sending those to auctionsVisiting one is an experience he
saidldquoItrsquos the people itrsquos the food itrsquos
the triprdquo he said ldquoTherersquos not anauction I donrsquot go to where I donrsquot
know peoplerdquoAlthough antiquing can be expensive
it doesnrsquot have to be Leh saidHersquos bought many things for more
than $10000 including a LancasterCounty farm table he bought thissummer
But there are a variety of levels atwhich people can get involved headded
Every year he goes to the BaltimoreBottle Show where he sees many kidsgetting started at the same age he didSome of them walk in with $5 and leavewith 10 bottles ready to start acollection they can build on
Many of them can even specialize incertain bottles such as medicine bottlesor soda and beer bottles
ldquoMy problem was I specialized ineverythingrdquo he said laughing
Leh also finds value not necessarily inthe expensive items but in the ones thatare the most unusual
ldquoWhat they were wherever they camefrom what they were used formdashthosestories are what interest merdquo Leh said
Early Pennsylvania settlers brought alittle bit of nature into their own homeshe said painting furniture pottery andother decorations
ldquoThose are some of my favoriteitemsrdquo he said ldquoAt one point they wereall close to someonersquos heart And I liketo think I can appreciate them nowrdquo
Please note submissions must be received bythe 10th of the month prior to insertion
Submissions will be included as space permits
For more information or to submit your happenings email Megan Joyce at mjoyceonlinepubcom or mail to
50plus Senior NewsMegan Joyce
3912 Abel Drive Columbia PA 17512
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TREASURE from page 1
Some of Lehrsquos antique bottlecollection including figural
bitters bottles historical flasksand early medicine bottles
Back row from left Gaudy Dutch cup andplate Rabbitware plate Leeds plate Centerfrom left eagle butter print pewter master
salt seated Redware dog and cow butter print
Leh acquired this local farm table(circa 1820) in summer 2014
22 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
Lancaster County
Calendar of EventsCocalico Senior Association ndash (717) 336-7489Dec 12 10 am ndash Music with Sandy HeiseyDec 18 10 am ndash Compass Mark Program on ProvisionsDec 24 9 am ndash Christmas Party
Columbia Senior Center ndash (717) 684-4850Dec 3 1015 am ndash Christmas BingoDec 11 10 am ndash Christmas Special Quarryville
Presbyterian SingersDec 30 1015 am ndash New Yearrsquos Eve Party and Luncheon
Elizabethtown Area Senior Center ndash (717) 367-7984 Dec 4 10 am ndash Radio City Christmas Show VideoDec 10 10 am ndash Bingo Buddies with PreschoolDec 15 1030 am ndash Christmas Activity and Craft
Lancaster House North Happy Hearts Club SeniorCenter ndash (717) 299-1278Tuesdays 1 pm ndash Varied ActivitiesThursdays noon ndash Pinochle
Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center ndash (717) 299-3943Dec 10 930 am ndash Haircuts and ManicuresDec 12 930 am ndash Holiday Music with InstrumentsDec 24 930 am ndash Holiday Program with Santa Claus
Lancaster Rec Senior Center ndash (717) 392-2115 ext 147Dec 12 915 am ndash Benefits of POADec 18 9 am ndash Christmas PartyDec 24 1030 am ndash Baking and Decorating Christmas
Cookies
Lititz Senior Center ndash (717) 626-2800Dec 3 10 am ndash Ice Cream Social with Lancashire HallDec 10 10 am ndash Children from Owl Hill Learning
Center VisitDec 24 10 am ndash Christmas Party and Music
Luis Munoz Marin Senior Center ndash (717) 295-7989Dec 9 10 am ndash Memory Box ProjectDec 11 10 am ndash Crafty Gift Ideas for GrandchildrenDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party
Millersville Senior Center ndash (717) 871-9600Mondays and Fridays 9 am ndash Healthy Steps in Motion
ExerciseDec 19 10 am ndash Cookie ExchangeDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Music with Penn Manor Chorus
Next Gen Senior Center ndash (717) 786-4770Dec 8 930 am ndash Holiday Craft CenterpiecesDec 18 1015 am ndash Smith Middle School SingersDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party
Rodney Park Happy Hearts Club Senior Center ndash(717) 393-7786 Tuesdays noon ndash Pinochle Wednesdays 1 pm ndash Varied Activities Thursdays noon ndash Bingo
Community Programs Free and open to the public
Support Groups Free and open to the public
Dec 3 7 to 815 pmAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupWillow Lakes Outpatient Center212 Willow Valley Lakes Drive Willow Street(717) 464-9365
Dec 8 10 to 11 amAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6076jmortongardenspotvillageorg
Dec 18 noonBrain Tumor Support GroupLancaster General Health Campus Wellness Center2100 Harrisburg Pike Lancaster(717) 626-2894
Dec 22 2 to 3 pmParkinsonrsquos Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6259jshaffergardenspotvillageorg
Dec 24 6 to 8 pmEpilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania SupportGroupLancaster General HospitalStager Room 5555 N Duke St Lancaster(800) 887-7165 ext 104
Saturdays in December 130 to 4 pmTrain Room Holiday Open HouseGarden Spot Village Train Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6000
Dec 1 6 pmRed Rose Singles MeetingHossrsquos Steak amp Sea House100 W Airport Road Lititz(717) 406-6098
Dec 7 3 pmPublic Singing of Handelrsquos MessiahGrace Lutheran Church517 N Queen St Lancaster(717) 397-2748
Dec 14 9 am to 3 pmPennsylvania Music ExpoContinental Inn2285 Lincoln Highway EastLancaster(717) 898-1246wwwrecordcollectorsorg
Dec 19 6 to 9 pmMusic FridaysDowntown Lancaster (717) 341-0028
Senior Center Activities
Library Programs
Lititz Public Library 651 Kissel Hill Road Lititz (717) 626-2255Dec 3 630 pm ndash Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster CountyDec 8 130 to 330 pm Dec 16 6 to 8 pm ndash Scrabble Meet-UpsDec 16 11 am ndash Reel Talk for Everyone The Pianist
If you have an eventyou would like to includeplease email information to mjoyceonlinepubcom for
consideration
Winter is Coming hellipBefore the weather gets too
cold you should protect yourhouse and family from theelements
Here are some essential areas tocheck
Roofbull Look for missing shinglescracked flashing and brokenoverhanging tree limbs
bull Check the chimney for mortardeterioration and loose bricksInspect the underside of the rooffrom the attic for signs of leakage
Exteriorbull Check the foundation for cracksin the concrete or low spots in thesoil where water can accumulateagainst the foundation
bull Examine the caulking in the
siding and around the windowand door trims
Heat
bull Turn on the heating system andensure that the heat is beingdelivered to all outlets
bull Check the filter and change it ifnecessary Keep extra filtersaround so you can change itduring the winter season
www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 23
SONG from page 17
developing and refining ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo over several weeks and thenput it away
More than a year later in April 1941Berlin and film director Mark Sandrichwere working on a new movie HolidayInn when Berlin realized it would be theperfect forum for his Christmas song
On the Paramount Studios set wasWalter Scharf a staff music arrangerassigned to Berlin His task was to turnBerlinrsquos tunes into full-fledged orchestralnumbers
Scharf remembers Berlin tapping outldquoWhite Christmasrdquo on a piano Berlin
only had two years of formal schoolingand never learned to read or write musicScharf recalls Berlinrsquos first performance asa ldquovery roughrdquo rendition
Bing Crosby who overheard Berlinplaying the piece was not impressedCrosby a devout Catholic wantedldquoWhite Christmasrdquo removed from thefilm because he thought it would furthersecularize Christmas which he felt shouldbe a religious season
It was Scharf who eased Crosbyrsquosconcern telling the singer he thoughtldquoWhite Christmasrdquo would turn out wellReportedly Crosby rolled his eyes saying
ldquoI hope sordquoHoliday Inn opened in New York on
Aug 4 1942 It featured Bing Crosby asa singer and Fred Astaire as a dancerWhile Berlin was ecstatic andenthusiastic the reviewers barely noticedor mentioned the production
Before long however the song ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo was becoming a hit Themovie won an Oscar for Best Song in1943 and was also nominated for BestScoring of a Musical Picture and BestOriginal Story
Because the country was in the darkestdays of World War II many welcomed
this sentimental reminder of home As aresult Crosbyrsquos recording of ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo has sold more than 30 millionrecords
Crosby was amazed at the publicresponse to the song As a member of theUSOrsquos traveling ensemble he was askedby troops serving in World War II to singldquoWhite Christmasrdquo no matter what timeof year it was
More than 150 different performerswho run the entire musical gamut haverecorded this piece Crosbyrsquos version alonewas listed as the all-time top single by TheGuinness Book of World Records
asset to the giftedSuper achievers frequently are driven
to succeed to escape their ldquoBlack Dogrdquo asWinston Churchill described his owndark moods Those who have beenafflicted with psychiatric maladies includeAbraham Lincoln Sir Isaac NewtonNoah Webster Samuel Johnson Ludwigvan Beethoven Charles Darwin ErnestHemingway Walt Whitman Edgar AllanPoe and Herman Melville
If todayrsquos medications had sedatedtheir psyches would they have been lessdriven to achieve
Crossword puzzles have long served asa choice for those who seek mentalstimulation Now the trend is towardcomputer games AARP has free gameson their website wwwaarporg
For Einstein theorizing may havebeen his equivalent of a computer gameBut he benefited also by playing theviolin to exercise his brain
In 1890 William James in his ThePrinciples of Psychology theorized thatldquoorganic matter especially nerve tissueseems endowed with a very extraordinarydegree of plasticityrdquo
For 50 years that hypothesis wasignored The conventional scientificwisdom held that the brain cannot createneural growth its structure is immutable
Neuroscientists now know throughresearch of neuroplasticity that the brainis capable throughout a lifetime ofstrengthening and creating neuralconnections adapting and reorganizingfollowing injury illness or behavioralalterations
Experiment with ways in which youcan be the gatekeeper of your brainrsquosrehabilitation What is your choice
computer games violin lessons bridgechess painting portraits or landscapes ormaybe crossword puzzles
As with the selection of anantidepressant medication we may haveto try several to find which works bestfor usWalt Sonneville a retired market-researchanalyst is the author of My 22 Centsrsquo WorthThe Higher-Valued Opinion of a SeniorCitizen and A Musing Moment MeditativeEssays on Life and Learning books ofpersonal-opinion essays free of partisan andsectarian viewpoints Contact him atwaltsonnevilleverizonnet
MIND from page 14
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Happy Holidays
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Bethany Village mdash MapleWood325 Wesley Drive bull Mechanicsburg PA 17055717-766-0279 bull wwwBethanyVillageorg
Total AL andor PC Beds 100Assisted Living Residence YesPrivate 100Private Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service YesHealth Fee-for-Service Available Yes
Alzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted YesComments One-bedroom suitessecured memory supportneighborhood skilled nursing ndash The Oaks
Homewood at Plum Creek425 Westminster Avenue bull Hanover PA 17331717-637-4166 bull wwwhomewoodcom
Total AL andor PC Beds 98Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private NoPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes
Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care NoRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments Excellent care in a lovelyenvironment Call to schedule a visit
Longwood Manor Personal Care amp Memory Care2760 Maytown Road bull Maytown PA 17550717-426-0033 bull wwwlongwoodassistedcom
Total AL andor PC Beds 144Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private YesPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted YesShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit YesPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center NoMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service No
Health Fee-for-Service Available NoAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted YesComments Beautiful homelikeenvironment nestled in the heartland ofLancaster County Specializing in memorysupport One-time community fee only
The listings with a shaded background have additional information about their center in a display advertisement in this edition
Assisted Living ResidencesPersonal Care Homes
This is not an all-inclusive list of agencies and providers These advertisers are eager to provide additional information about their services
Colonial Lodge Community2015 North Reading Road bull Denver PA 17519717-336-5501 bull wwwcoloniallodgepacom
Total AL andor PC Beds 70Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private YesPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted YesShort-term Lease NoEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes
Health Fee-for-Service Available NoAlzheimerrsquos Care NoRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments SSI depends onavailability A veteran-approvedldquohome for heroesrdquo facility all in abeautiful rural setting
Homeland Center1901 North Fifth Street bull Harrisburg PA 17102717-221-7727 bull wwwhomelandcenterorg
Total AL andor PC Beds 50Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private NoPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit YesPartTotally Refundable YesOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes
Health Fee-for-Service Available NoAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted YesComments Exemplary care in a caringbeautiful environment has beenprovided for more than 140 years Ourcontinuum includes a hospice program
Lakeview at Tel Hai Retirement Community1200 Tel Hai Circle bull Honey Brook PA 19344610-273-4602 bull wwwtelhaiorg
Total AL andor PC Beds 100Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private YesPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit YesPartTotally Refundable YesOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes
Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted YesComments Come discover a wonderfulfaith-based community that has beenvoted No 1 retirement community byreaders of the Daily Local newspaper
Mennonite Home Communities1520 Harrisburg Pike bull Lancaster PA 17601717-393-1301 bull wwwmennonitehomeorg
Total AL andor PC Beds 150Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private YesPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted YesShort-term Lease NoEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes
Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments Supportive encouragingenvironment Various room types andsuites available Secure memory careoffered
The Middletown Home999 West Harrisburg Pike bull Middletown PA 17057717-944-3351 bull wwwmiddletownhomeorg
Total AL andor PC Beds 64Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private NoPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes
Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care NoRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments Beautifully appointedapartments overlooking the gardenterrace with the safety and security of24-hour nursing care
Serving from theHeart in the Spirit of
Friendship Loveand Truth
www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 7
This is not an all-inclusive list of agencies and providers These advertisers are eager to provide additional information about their services
If you are planning to visit a relativeor friend in a nursing home over theholidays follow these suggestions to
help ensure positive interactions
General Tipsbull Call ahead to the unit where the personresides to find out the best time of day tovisit Plan to visit when you are notrushed for time
bull Bring something with you flowers and avase a photo album a magazine ornewspaper a guestbook for visitors tosign a favorite music CD or a specialfood treat (Check first with staff whetherthe person has any diet restrictions)
bull Position yourself at eye level face toface Ensure you are close enough andspeaking loudly enough that the person
can adequately see and hear you
bull Actively listen to what the person has totell you Express interest in their dailyactivities and allow them to vent theirfeelings about their situation
bull Encourage reminiscing (ldquoRememberwhen helliprdquo) This stimulates the mind andevokes pleasant feelings
bull Tell some jokes or a funny true story orbring in a humorous video to watchtogether
bull If conversation is difficult or impossibleshare news about family friends andcurrent events read aloud or listen tomusic together Sit in the lobby andpeople-watch And learn to becomecomfortable with silence
bull Check the recreational activitiesschedule for special events andaccompany the person you visit to one ofthem
bull Telephone between visits if you canrsquot getin as often as yoursquod like
Ideas for Activitiesbull Watch home movies or rent a favoritemoviemdashperhaps a holiday classic
bull Decorate the room bring in pictures acalendar a sun-catcher for the window aplant special knickknacks or a seasonaldecoration
bull Share a project such as sorting throughfamily photos Look through picturebooks or albums that reflect past interests
bull Write a letter to someone special
bull Play a card game or board game
bull Play a musical instrument
bull Fill out forms such as weekly menustogether
bull Write or tape a family history
bull Make a family collage out of photos
bull Give a manicure apply makeup or sethair
bull Give a hand or foot massage
bull Bring your pet in to visit (find out thefacilityrsquos policy first)
bull Bring children or grandchildren withyou
Lisa M Petsche is a clinical social worker andfreelance writer specializing in eldercare issues
Health Matters
Lisa M Petsche
Make the Holidays a Little BrighterVisit a Care Facility
Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community625 Robert Fulton Highway bull Quarryville PA 17566717-786-7321bull 888-786-7331 bull wwwquarryvillecom
Total AL andor PC Beds 45Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private NoPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease NoEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes
Health Fee-for-Service Available NoAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care NoSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments Quarryville assists inmaintaining independence andpreserving dignity in a safe and secureenvironment
The listings with a shaded background have additional information about their center in a display advertisement in this edition
Assisted Living ResidencesPersonal Care Homes
This is not an all-inclusive list of agencies and providers These advertisers are eager to provide additional information about their services
Pleasant View Retirement Community544 North Penryn Road bull Manheim PA 17545717-665-2445 bull wwwpleasantviewrcorg
Total AL andor PC Beds 96Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private YesPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted YesShort-term Lease NoEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit YesPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes
Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments Three-year private payspending Maintain independence in anenriching and supportive environmentnow offering respite stays
St Annersquos Retirement Community3952 Columbia Avenue West Hempfield Township PA 17512717-285-6112 bull wwwstannesrcorg
Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private NoPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted YesShort-term Lease NoEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit MinimalPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes
Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care NoSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted Pending ApprovalPets Permitted YesComments Select rooms currentlyavailable Call for details
If you would like to be featuredon this important page please contact
your account representativeor call (717) 285-1350
8 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
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Geraldine (Jeri) Kopf was a nativeof Lancaster who kept herself inshape through her love of
playing sports So when the Womenrsquos Army Corps
(WAC) was formed in World War II shefelt ready to enlist in September 1943and serve her country The fact that shehad a strong background in stenographydidnrsquot hurt
Having women in the Army was verycontroversial at the time But she wasdetermined to go And she was soon onher way to basic training at DaytonaBeach Fla Did she have a tough time inbasic
ldquoNo not at allrdquo she laughs ldquoTheygave us the same training they gave theguys and because of all the sports I hadplayed I was ready for it I enjoyed everyminute of itrdquo
She was then sent to MacDill Field inTampa and was assigned to Headquarters
Company where shehandled public relationsfor the base
ldquoAt MacDill pilotswere being trained to flythe B-26 mediumbomberrdquo she says ldquoIt wassuch an unstable planethat an unbelievablenumber of planes werebeing lost In one 30-daytraining period 15 planescrashed leading to thecatchphrase lsquoA plane aday in Tampa Bayrsquordquo
Fortunately they soonsolved that by adding 6feet of wingspan andupgrading the engines
ldquoThe other bigexcitementrdquo she says ldquowas meeting DonScott who was to become my futurehusband He was a member of the base
band who played all theinstruments as needed Healso had a wonderful voiceand was gifted with perfectpitch
ldquoWe got engaged beforeI shipped out to thePentagon and he went tothe Pacific where he andthe band played at basesthroughout the Pacific
ldquoAt the Pentagon I wasastonished to be put incharge of the OverseasConference Room where Iworked daily with theArmy Chief of StaffGeneral of the ArmyGeorge C Marshall andlater with General of the
Army Dwight D Eisenhower when hebecame Army chief of staff Officiallythe Overseas Conference Room didnrsquot
exist because everything that went inthere was absolutely top secret
ldquoThe room had a thick carpet of deepred with a massive mahogany table andmaps of military facilities around theworld lining the walls My job was to seethat the room was kept in perfect shapeand to manage all contacts with seniorofficers around the world
ldquoWhere messages were to be encodedI arranged that through the Signal CorpsAnd I kept copies of everything that wassaid by anyone and decided for actionLater I saw that copies were then sent toeach general in the meetingrdquo
How did she get selected for such animportant post
ldquoI havenrsquot the slightest ideardquo she saysldquoBut you know the Army They donrsquotexplain what they do They tell you whatyoursquore going to do and you just do itrdquo
What about that call from WinstonChurchill when he shared his
Churchill Told Her How Sorry He Wasto Learn of FDRrsquos Death
Robert D Wilcox
Salute to a Veteran
Pvt 1st Class GeraldineKopf at MacDill Field
Tampa in 1943
Are You ReadingJoin the 2015 One Book One Community campaign by reading
Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline
85 libraries in Berks Dauphin LancasterLebanon Perry and York counties and theircommunity partners present the regionalreading campaign
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Thank You VolunteersOn-Line Publishers Inc and 50plus
Senior News would like to extend aheartfelt thank-you to all of theindividual and senior group volunteerswho donated their time and efforts atour 2014 50plus EXPOs and theVeteransrsquo Expo amp Job Fair
Because of your assistance we wereable to bring the contents and themission of 50plus Senior News to life forthe residents of Central Pennsylvania
www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 9
Itrsquos our mission to ensure a better quality of life both for our clientsand their families We provide companion personal andspecialized dementia care so you can enjoy living independently athome or as a resident in a facility setting We are honored to beguiding and educating our veterans on benefits available to off-setthe cost of home care We are an approved provider with the Officeof Long Term Living Waiver Programs and the Lebanon VA MedicalCenter Call today for your FREE in-home meeting
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condolences over President Rooseveltrsquospassing Did she expect to be talkingwith a famous man like that
With a little smile she says ldquoNotreally but most of the people I talkedwith regularly were among our mostimportant generals and admirals Andwhen the prime minister called Ienjoyed only a few words with himbefore passing him on to GeneralMarshallrdquo
By January 1946 she was a sergeantand her hitch was over All WACs wereasked to reenlist but she and her fianceacutewere discharged on the same day Jan18 1946 and shortly thereafter weremarried in St Johnrsquos Lutheran Church inLancaster She became Mrs Geraldine(Jeri) Scott and embarked on awonderful 58 years of married life
The Scotts settled down to live inLancaster And she immersed herself in awide range of community activities Oneclose to her heart was serving asexecutive director of the LancasterChapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society
There she came up with the idea of aReadathon during which children wouldldquosolve the mystery of MSrdquo by readingbooks for credit WGAL-TV filmed theskit through which the program waspresented to the local children
That film was sent to the national MSheadquarters who found the film soinspiring that they adopted theReadathon as a national programsending copies of the film to MSchapters across the US
In addition to all her other activitiesin the community in 1991 Scott startedan art gallery that she still runs today
However when asked what she thinkstoday about having actually talked withWinston Churchill so many years agoshe says with a grin ldquoAt that time Ididnrsquot think of it as something sodifferent from what I did every day Butnow I more strongly think of it as aremembrance to be truly cherishedrdquo
Colonel Wilcox flew a B-17 bomber inEurope in World War II
Senior Art Exhibit WinnersAnnounced
The Lancaster County Office ofAging is pleased to announce thewinners in the 21st Annual Senior ArtExhibit The artworks were displayed atthe Lancaster General OutpatientPavilion Oct 21ndash24
Local art professionals judged theexhibit which consisted of works inwatercolor oil pastels acrylicsphotography and mixed media
The winners are
Watercolorbull First ndash Beverly Felter Pretty Pinkbull Second ndash MarjorieManinger Pumpkin Patch
bull Third ndash John Kimmich Bridge on LogCabin Road
Photographybull First ndash Donald Frey Havanabull Second ndash William Lau Paisley Patternsbull Third ndash Tony Harnish Rockford
Pastelbull First ndash Helena Dueck Mother andSon
bull Second ndash Herb Ackerman Venicebull Third ndash Thomas Santosusso Summer
Acrylicsbull First ndash Peggy Stoll Poppinessbull Second ndash Robert Davenport CoveredBridge
bull Third ndash Larry Hostetter The Lost isFound
Oilbull First ndash Beverly Felter Still Life withCrook No 2
bull Second ndash Sylvia Goodling Cherriesand Cream
bull Third ndash Julie Zourides HomewardBound
Mixed Mediabull First ndash Janet Ray Boys Growing UpCirca 1945
bull Second ndash Herb Ackerman 3Generations
bull Third ndash Dottie Ezard Bluebirds
Peoplersquos Choice Award ndash JosephCaranella for his acrylic The Host
Never Miss Another Issue
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10 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
LANCASTER COUNTY
EMPLOYERS NEED YOU
For more job listings call theLancaster County Office of Aging
at (717) 299-7979or visit
wwwcolancasterpauslanco_aging
Lancaster County Office of Aging150 N Queen Street Suite 415
Lancaster PA
BELL rINGErS ndash TPLocal organization needs to fill temporary positions for passive solicitation of donations at a variety of
locations during the holiday season Must pass background check be able to stand for extended periods
and have reliable transportation
Are you looking for a new activity to enrich your life An activity that would also help an older person continue to live in the communityThe volunteer opportunities available at Lancaster County Office of Aging are diverse offer flexibility and require a minimal time commitment As a volunteer you can choose to provide a consumer with hands-on help with laundry grocery shopping or cleaning You can also provide socialization as
a phone pal or friendly visitor There are also several specialized programs for volunteers through our agency They include the volunteer ombudsman and APPRISE volunteer programs Volunteers are also invited to participate in several special events during the year distribution of donated chicken barbecue dinners and the Christmas
holiday programFor more information about any of these opportunities and others contact Bev Via volunteer coordinator at (717) 299-7979 or
agingcolancasterpaus Becoming an Office of Aging volunteer will allow you to change the life of an older personmdashand your lifemdashwith the investment of a few hours each month
COMPANIONCArEGIvEr ndash PT
Community-based firm is seeking
persons to help seniors live
enriching lives safely at home
Assist with daily duties including
cleaning cooking bathing
grooming shopping reading etc
Must have valid driverrsquos license
and reliable vehicle for transport
SN11003602
HOrTICULTUrE SPECIALIST ndash PT
Local resortconference center needs
persons to maintain grounds and
public areas by assisting with planting
trimmingpruning shrubstrees
mulching watering raking leaves
general lawn maintenance and snow
removal Need one to three monthsrsquo
related experience or training
SN11001904
EOE
vIEw OUr JOB LIST
We list other jobs on the Web at
wwwcolancasterpaus
lanco_aging To learn more about
applying for the 55+ Job Bank
and these jobs call the
Employment Unit at
(717) 299-7979SN-GEN03
SN11006301Age 55 or over Unemployed The 55+ Job Bank is one ofthree services offered by Employment Unit at the Office ofAging
Jobs are matched with those looking for work Based on anevaluation of your skills and abilities we can match you with aposition needed by a local employer Some employers arespecifically looking for older workers because of the reliabilityand experience they bring to the workplace There is a mix offull-time and part-time jobs covering all shifts requiringvarying levels of skill and experience and offering a wide rangeof salaries
The other services available through the Office of Aging arethe Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)and the regularly scheduled Job Search Workshops
mdash Volunteer Opportunities mdash
Job
Opportunities
Ihave been known to say that justbecause something is old doesnrsquotmean it is automatically valuable I
have junk in my house my grandmotherhad junk in her house hellip sometimes itrsquosjust older junk
With those sage words ofwisdom offered to the masses here aresome creative ideas about what to dowith those keepsakes that you just canrsquotpart with but you donrsquot want to storeaway in a plastic tub for the rest of yourlife
Objects that have some value to youon some level but that really wonrsquot makea big difference when it comes to cashingin are the objects that are the topic ofthis particular column
Repurposing is very popularnow There are more people seeking outantiques and thrift-store items in order toreuse or recycle them than people whojust want to collect for collectingrsquos
sake Be sure youonly repurpose thoseobjectsthat really are notvaluable
Of course youdonrsquot want torepurpose thatChippendale sidetable or a Picassodrawing so get itchecked out beforeyou move aheadOnce youknow that you havea low-valueobject consider some creative ideas
Piecing Up the PlatesPlates can be among some of the most
inexpensive collectibles that nearlyeveryone has hanging around the houseattic or yard sale Vintage decorative
floral plates can be usedat parties and even givenaway to guests as favorsThey really spruce up abuffet line block partyor family get-together
Look around yourgrandmarsquos auntrsquos andneighborrsquos cupboardsand see if you can spotany plates I have somechipped yet colorfulexamples from the1970s hanging aroundmy cabinets that wouldbe prime examples for
this projectSome creative craft aficionados
have taken such plates broken them intopieces and used them in craft projectsJust break the inexpensive plates into 2-to 4-inch pieces and then use them asyou would tiles
Some of the most popular repurposingobjects for old plates are refrigeratormagnets Just simply stick an adhesive-backed magnet to the back of your platepiece
Some damaged or chipped plates havebeen recycled into a decorative concreteframe around the kidsrsquo sandbox or kiddiepool area They will look great stuccoedor glued onto wooden birdhousesgarden jardinieres or birdbathsand trivets
Some folks have used broken platesas walkways leading to a garden shed orpool house These are some great ways touse those damaged and not-so-valuable floral plates and keep thememories too
Picking Up JewelryDamaged jewelry or fancy buttonsmdash
particularly cheap pieces of costumejewelry that can no longer be repaired or
Cool Ideas for the Not-so-Valuables
Art and Antiques by Dr Lori
Lori Verderame
Photo courtesy staff of wwwDrLoriVcom
Vintage china or mismatchedplates with minor damage are
often repurposed
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Silent OvationI purse my lipsmdashmy cheeks widenjaw stiffensnostrils flarebrow scoresneck braceseyebrows blendhands clenchas if willpowerand taught muscles alonecould plug the wall and hold back the deep seaBut eyes slowly fill spilltears betray what lies unfathomedWhat assails my earspours over my heartrsquotil it tremblesCrumbles
Musicflows across my mindslides under invisible barriersvibrates faint chordsstirs tension
A bugler plays ldquoTapsrdquomdasha lyrist soothes with psalmsmdasha choir declares Messiahrsquos ldquoHallelujahrdquomdashorchestras play once-defiant ldquoFinlandiardquomdashgold medalists glow in national anthemrsquos auramdashor a chorus underscores Jean Valjeanrsquos plea ldquoBring Him HomerdquoWithout warningIrsquom tuned and tiedto abiding themesof certain endingstemporal triumphspromising tomorrowsmdashnew secret anniversariesof the heartmdashmy own momentous momentsmarked anointedinfused with tears
Written and submitted by Evelyn Merriam
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Damaged pieces of costume jewelrycan be the source for jewelrypictures by sewing or gluingthe broken pieces onto a piece of velvetfelt or fabric Then the textileis framed as you would a collage
Old broken jewelry or pieces thereofcan be made into a brooch tussymussy or brooch bouquet comprised ofboth fresh flowers and colorful fake-gemstone pins in the shape of flowers
Country music star MirandaLambert carried a brooch bouquet ather country-themed wedding It is acool union of vintage and Victorian
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Traveltizers Travel Appetizers Stories that Whet the Appetite for Travel
By Andrea Gross
Irsquom half-submerged in a luxuriouswhirlpool tub sipping from a glass ofsweet ice wine and looking out the
window at the cascading waters ofHorseshoe Falls the largest of the threefalls that make up Niagara Falls
Over there in the distance is theUnited States Here at the RadissonHotel is Canada
Divided in part by the Niagara Riverthe two countries share the falls withHorseshoe on the Canadian side andAmerican and Bridal Veil falls technicallyin the United States although betterviewed from Canada
Theyrsquore not the tallest falls in theworld but theyrsquore among the mostpowerful and tonight illuminated infestive colors theyrsquore surely the mostbeautiful
Waterfalls wine and a whirlpooltubmdashcould there be a more glorious wayto spend New Yearrsquos Eve I think not buta party is waiting outsidemdashnot just any
party but one of the grandest in Canadaand the only one thatrsquos televised fromcoast to coast
In short ldquoItrsquos Canadarsquos answer toTimes Squarerdquo says Niagara Falls MayorJim Diodati
My husband and I don our parkasmdashDecember weather in Niagara typicallyranges from the low 20s to the mid-30smdashand set out for Queen VictoriaPark
Itrsquos not far from the hotel and as we
walk along the path bordering the fallswersquore surrounded by trees sparkling withmore than a million lights and more than100 illuminated displays representingeverything from Noahrsquos ark and an Inuitkayak to humongous Canadian andUnited States flags
By the time we arrive at the parkmusic is blaring from the stage and theplace is packed with revelers Off to theside the Skylon Tower rises 775 feetabove the falls
The circular top which resembles aspace station is aglow with lights andthe exterior glass-enclosed elevator calledthe ldquoYellow Bugrdquo streaks up and downferrying visitors to and from therevolving dining room and observationdeck at the top
The countdown begins shortly beforemidnight Eight seven six hellip one TheYellow Bug zooms to the top fireworksexplode from the tower and the crowdroars Then led by the performers onstage everyone begins singing ldquoAuldLang Synerdquo
Niagara Fallsrsquo New Yearrsquos Bash
Niagara Falls consists of three separate waterfallsFrom left American Falls Bridal Veil Falls Horseshoe Falls
Horseshoe Falls is wider than sevenfootball fields and as the water dropsthe distance of a 13-story building itcreates an explosion of mist
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Itrsquos almost 1 am when we head backto the Radisson and we have to run tocatch the Falls Incline Railway before itcloses This saves us the uphill hike fromthe street-level park to the FallsviewTourist Area where the hotels casinoeateries and shops are located
We arrive in our room chilled butthrilled ready to start the new year
The next day we explore more ofNiagararsquos winter offerings
After walking farther along the 3-mileillumination route we warm up amongstthe poinsettias and Christmas cacti at theFloral Showhouse and then make ourway to Journey Behind the Falls anattraction that helps us truly appreciatethe size and splendor of Niagara
Dressed in waterproof ponchos(distributed free at the entrance) weslosh through tunnels to emerge 13stories below ground level at the pointwhere Horseshoe Falls crashes into theLower Niagara River
Wersquore showered with mist as theequivalent of more than 1 millionbathtubs full of water rush over the fallsevery hour traveling at a speed of 25mph (During the winter the lowerobservation deck is closed but therersquosdrama and moisture aplenty on theupper deck)
Although itrsquos possible to see all threefalls from the ground-level walkway wetake a helicopter ride in order to betterunderstand the arearsquos geography From up
high we can see how the Niagara Riverwhich begins in Lake Erie and flowsnorth into Lake Ontario divides as itcircles around Goat Island
The southern side plummets over acliff to form Horseshoe Falls while thenorthern side leads to American Falls andBridal Veil Falls These two smaller fallsare in turn separated from each other bythe much smaller landmass of LunaIsland
Finally since the Niagara Peninsula isone of the top ice-wine-producingregions in the world we visit InniskillinEstate Winery an award-winningproducer of the luxury wine We see thevineyards where harvesting of the frozengrapes has just begun watch a video ofthe production process and sample threedifferent types of ice wine RieslingCabernet Franc and Sparkling
We canrsquot agree on which one we likebest so we splurge on mini-bottles ofeach If we canrsquot make it back to Niagaranext year at least wersquoll be able tocelebrate at homemdashbut it wonrsquot be thesame without the whirlpool tub and themagnificent view of the falls
If you goNiagararsquos Winter Festival of Lights
runs through Jan 12 2015wwwniagaraparkscomwwwradissoncomniagarafallsca
Photos copy Irv Green unless otherwise notedstory by Andrea Gross (wwwandreagrosscom)
Photo courtesy of Winter Festival of Lights
Niagararsquos Winter Festival of Lightsfeatures a Christmas Tree Walk that
extends more than 3 miles
Photo courtesy of Niagara Parks Commission
The Falls are illuminated at night adding tothe festive air of the holiday season
Photo courtesy of Niagara Parks Commission
Fireworks mark the coming of theNew Year during Niagararsquos
New Yearrsquos Eve bash
Photo courtesy of Winter Festival of Lights
A three-story-tall illuminated flag ofCanada welcomes folks from the
United States who make up half of the11 million travelers who visit
Niagara each year
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SaturdayJanuary 17 2015
Racestart10am
LocationLancasterCountyCentralParkPavilion22(KiwanisLodge)
Prizes will be awarded to the overall top three male and female finishersand top three male and female finishers in each age category
First three finishers with dogs (any age group) will also receive prizes
Race fees $20 if received by January 8 2015 $25 after January 82015 Only people who pre-register (with payment) by January 8 willhave the option of receiving a t-shirt
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When you were much muchyounger you may havewondered if your mind was
playing tricks Has that monster underyour childhood bed vanished only to bereplaced by other mental quirks alsounsettling as you age Where did I leave my keys The check I wrote a moment ago is not
in sight The envelope in which it is to bemailed is here in front of me I keep hearing the same song over and
over in my mind (a phenomenon calledldquoearwormsrdquo)
You are not losing your mind Theseare mild irritations not alarms Alarmsare triggered when you forget to turn offthe range or you become disoriented asto time or place
That famous painting called TheScream of Nature by Norwegian artistEdvard Munch intrigues us because itportrays how we feel on occasion The
agonized subject inthe painting isclasping his headwith the palms ofhis hands themouth opened intoa large oval thepanicked eyesglancing skyward
He stands on abridge but theartist does notshow to where thebridge leads Whatlies ahead
PerhapsMunchrsquos figuresuffers fromgerontophobiawhich is the irrational fear of aging andwhat lies ahead Symptoms include anyof several apprehensions such as socialisolation inadequate resources and
inability to remainphysically self-sufficient
Most seniors do notexperience that phobiaon a recurring basisYet we are fascinated byMunchrsquos paintingbecause it illustrates arare extreme in ourresponse to anxieties
Seniors like othersexperience normalepisodic bouts ofmelancholy It can besevere temporarily aswhen brought on bydeath of someone inthe family or a friend
Less severe is holiday melancholy wherewe feel excluded from participating withothers in the general merriment
Causes of our dark moods are not
always clear It could be eitherinsufficient or excessive sleep stresstaking or not taking medication orsimply a misdiagnosis
If the melancholy becomes chronicone might be prescribed anantidepressant Some prescriptions workfor some people and not others Patientsreportedly try different antidepressants todetermine which works best Theyrsquorecaught in a casino of choices where theyhope to place the right bet
Severe melancholy or depression hasbeen a characteristic of many of the mostimportant contributors to our culture Ifthese personalities had lived during whatis called the ldquoProzac Generationrdquo wemight have been deprived of their genius
Aristotle concluded that ldquoall men whohave become outstanding in philosophystatesmanship poetry or the arts aremelancholicrdquo He saw melancholy as an
Are You Losing Your Mind
My 22 Centsrsquo Worth
Walt Sonneville
The Scream of Natureby Edvard Munch
please see MIND page 23
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The NationalAssociation of Watch ampClock Collectorsrsquo(NAWCC) Watch ampClock Museum and theLibrary amp ResearchCenter named Mariettaresident GregoryGerhart Volunteer of theYear Recently Gerhartreceived an award for hisgenerous contribution oftime
Gerhartrsquos uncle a member of theNAWCC introduced him to theassociation more than 40 years agoGerhart has been a member for manyyears and after he retired from theKellogg Company he decided topursue his interest in the NAWCC byvolunteering at the museum
He regularly enjoys greetingworldwide members and visitors
guiding group tours andtaking on various museumgallery projects Gerhartrsquospositive experience nowincludes serving as a part-time gallery attendant
ldquoGreg took it uponhimself to makeimprovements in themuseumrsquos lighting byusing his technicalexperience in rebuildingthe museumrsquos display case
lighting unitsrdquo said Noel Poiriermuseum director
ldquoWith funds from a donor andsupport from the unitsrsquo manufacturerGreg was able to singlehandedlyimprove the experience of ourmuseum visitors by ensuring that theobjects on display are adequatelylighted It simply wouldnrsquot have beenpossible without himrdquo
Greg Gerhart
NAWCC Names Volunteer of the Year
RSVP of the CapitalRegion has named TanyaWest as the LancasterCounty Volunteer of theMonth for December
West has beenvolunteering withLancaster Countyorganizations sinceshortly after movingfrom Erie in the 1960sShe averages 500volunteer hours per year with manyyears significantly higher
West is the epitome ofvolunteerism as a way of life In thepast she served as a volunteer boardmember and officer of a dozennonprofit organizations ranging fromGirl Scouts to 4-H and from brain-injured children to the disabled
West continues to demonstrate hercommitment with eight different
Lancaster Countycommunity organizationsShe currently serves on theboards of Mental HealthAmerica and ContactLancaster Helpline
In addition shevolunteers with Kiwanisand Community ActionProgramrsquos povertysimulationsTanya West is great
example of volunteer service inLancaster County
For information on volunteeropportunities or to submit the name of avolunteer for future recognition emaillancasterrsvpcapregorg or call RSVPrsquosLancaster County office at (717) 847-1539 or the statewide Senior Corps ofPennsylvania hotline toll-free at (800)870-2616
Tanya West
West Chosen as Volunteer of the Month
16 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
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Seniors and baby boomers filled the Spooky NookSports complex in Manheim for the 18th annualLancaster County 50plus EXPO in November
The event co-hosted by OLP EvENtS and theLancaster County Office of Aging allowed visitors togather information on a variety of topics enjoyentertainment and attend informative sessions
As attendees gathered for this free one-day eventthey connected with exhibitors there to discuss homeimprovement health and wellness finances retirementcommunities funeral preplanning and more
ldquoI think the best thing about the EXPO at SpookyNook is the visibilityrdquo said Jenny Flamm a MessiahLifeways at Mount Joy County Homes representativeldquoLots of folks stopping to talk and have conversationand even if theyrsquore not particularly ready to make themove today or even tomorrow it will still be in theirmemoryrdquo
The 2014 Lancaster County 50plus EXPO featured aspecial focus on aging in place reflecting most boomersrsquoand seniorsrsquo wishes to age safely and comfortably intheir homes for as long as possible
United Disabilities Services presented a large displayof products available to help adults age in place such aswalk-in bathtubs and showers handrails scooters stairlifts and more
Alison Sprankle BS CMC and Lori BrenizerSmith CTRS MHAED of Good News Consultingpresented seminars on dementia care Listeners learnedwhat to expect as the disease progresses and how tocommunicate more effectively with the afflicted
Free health screenings also assisted guests in
evaluating their stroke risk balance BMI and hearing ldquo[The EXPO] gives the chance for people to ask a
question they may not ask by just coming andknocking on your doorrdquo said Ed Kurek of The GroffsFamily Funeral Home ldquoPeople are willing to ask hereon a one-on-one basis You can then talk to them andgive them some options and I think thatrsquos one goodreason to be hererdquo
As the day continued the crowd grew even larger ldquoI was really surprised at the turnoutrdquo Kurek added
ldquoI wasnrsquot expecting as many [visitors] as there wererdquoOne of those many visitors was Dottie Nikolaus of
Lancaster city who was no stranger to the 50plus EXPO ldquoIrsquove been here before and I really enjoy it I like the
variety of areas such as travel home repair and eventhe end-of-life servicesrdquo she said ldquoThe entertainmentthis year has been excellent toordquo
It was standing-room only when the dayrsquosentertainment kicked off at 10 am The Dutch AppleDinner Theatre performed select songs from theirfinishing 2014 show season and previewed numbersfrom their upcoming 2015 shows including Mid-LifeThe Crisis Continues Les Miseacuterables and Rogers andHammersteinrsquos Oklahoma
Guests enjoyed the vintage- and modern-era Lioneltrain sets that were on display thanks to CoolTrains Infull operation during the course of the EXPO thedisplay comprised three operating tracks eachshowcasing their own train as well as a miniature trainstation gas station convenience stores and tiny carsand trucks
Jerry Mitchell education and outreach specialistfrom the Office of Attorney General used acombination of video presentation and lecture to share
his knowledge on senior scams and how best to protectyour identity and assets from fraudulent activity
Stauffers of Kissel Hill Greenhouse Manager JayUlrich hosted a container-gardening demonstrationUlrich used a mix of annuals and perennials andshowed how to combine textures and colors to create aperfect focal point or accent
Chris Poje 2010 Pa StatE SENiOr idOL winnerserenaded the crowd with renditions of Sinatra andother musical artists from throughout the decades Histake on Lee Greenwoodrsquos ldquoGod Bless the USArdquo gotthe audience to its feet and singing with patriotic pride
That patriotism carried over at the Keystone MilitaryFamilies booth where EXPO attendees donated itemsor cash toward the nonprofitrsquos Stockings for Soldierscollection Each year KMF sends care packages andChristmas stockings to American soldiers serving athome and abroad
Back on stage 2012 Pa StatE SENiOr idOL winnerVickie Kissinger wooed the crowd with a set of smoothand powerful performances
Matt Macis a charismatic song-and-dance performerand a headliner in his own right presented familiartunes from Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Sinatraand other musical greats
Other fun features of the day were the new puttingcontestmdashthe winner took home $100 cashmdashand thefree salon services offered in the Pamper U ZoneGuests paused in their way around the EXPO floor totake advantage of a free haircut manicure or minimassage
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What do Bing Crosby ElvisPresley Martina McBrideAlvin and the Chipmunks
The Beach Boys Patty Loveless TheOsmonds Perry Como and TheMormon Tabernacle Choir have incommon
The answer They have all sung andrecorded the song ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo
ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo is in fact theworldrsquos most popular Christmas songhaving sold more than 125000000copies It has been recorded in DutchYiddish Japanese and even Swahili
Written by Irving Berlin ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo is a fascinating footnote inAmerican cultural history A Jewishsongwriter wrote a universal bestsellingsong about a day celebrating the birth ofChristianityrsquos founder
Also unusual is the fact that IrvingBerlin did not like the Christmas holidayThat time of year brought back memories
of the tragic death of his infant sonIrving Berlin Jr in December 1928
Berlinrsquos inspiration may have comefrom his being a lonely andnostalgic northeasterntransplant caught in LosAngeles during the holidayseason There the palmtrees and summerliketemperatures in Decembermade him yearn for hismore familiar winter coldweather and snow
Berlinrsquos song originally began with thisintroductory verse
The sun is shiningThe grass is greenThe orange and palm trees swayTherersquos never been such a dayIn Beverly Hills LABut itrsquos December the 24thAnd Irsquom longing to be up north hellip
And then follows the line known andsung all around the planet everyDecember ldquoIrsquom dreaming of a white
Christmas helliprdquo Berlinrsquos labors over this
song took placethroughout a night inJanuary 1940 Whencompleted Berlin wasexcited about his creationdescribing it as a ldquoroundrdquosong his term for thoserare tunes that seemed to
flow from him effortlessly and seamlessly ldquoWe working composers all too often
in the interest of expediency sharpen ourpencils get out that square sheet of paperand become too slickrdquo he later explainedldquoThose forced efforts are lsquosquarersquo songsBut sometimes a song is natural We maystart it to order for a specific scene orshow but our subconscious beings go towork and the song is just thererdquo
On a Monday morning when hecompleted ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo Berlinrushed to his office proclaiming toHelmy Kresa his transcriber ldquoI want youto take down a song I wrote over theweekend Not only is it the best song Iever wrote itrsquos the best song anybody everwroterdquo
Initially skeptical Kresa wrote downthe notes as Berlin sitting at a pianobegan to play the song While Kresalistened and transcribed his skepticismevaporated
ldquoAs he started to sing I knew rightaway that the way he juxtaposed thewarmth of Southern California with thecold snow would make it a hitrdquo Kresarecalled ldquoand when he sang the chorus Iknew it really was the greatest song everwritten I was as thrilled as he wasrdquo
The duo continued working
The Worldrsquos Most Popular Christmas Song
Fragments of History
Victor Parachin
please see SONG page 23
When readers meet me theynever want to talk to meInstead they excitedly look
all around for my husband sayingldquoWherersquos Bobrdquo
Everyone loves Bob But they feelsorry for him because I often make himlook like a doofus (which he is) in mycolumns They look at him with pity andsay ldquoYoursquore such a good sportrdquo
Well Irsquom here to tell you Bob adoresit when I write about him When I donrsquotinclude him hersquoll ask ldquoWhat about merdquowith an insanely disappointed look onhis face
Having said all that last week he hadto fast for routine blood work whichmeant no food after midnight No bigdeal right
Early that evening he was face downon the couch I knelt down andmassaged his shoulders
ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo I saidEver so slowly he raised his head
ldquoDonrsquot you remember the medicalprocedure Irsquom about to getrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not anoperation sweetsItrsquos just a bloodtestrdquo
He sat upldquoJUST A BLOODTESTrdquo
I quietly tiptoedout of the room
At five tomidnight I foundhim in the kitchengorging on frozenpizza
ldquoSheesh Bob Donrsquot you want to nukeit firstrdquo
ldquoTherersquos no timerdquoI lovingly took his hands but he
crazily pulled away and franticallysearched through the cookie jar
ldquoWhere are the peanut buttercookiesrdquo he said
Slowly I stepped backward andwhispered ldquoImdashImdashmay have finishedthem last nightrdquo
ldquoWHATrdquo
ldquoWell I um I wantedcookiesrdquo
ldquoOh so you wantedcookies did you I willnever forgive you for thisrdquo
He dragged himself offto bed I quietly got inbed too In exactly threeminutes he startedmoaning the song fromOliver ldquoFood gloriousfoodmdashhot sausage andmustardrdquo
Less than an hour later he sneezedonce and said ldquoStarvation has caused meto get a coldrdquo
Now I donrsquot like gender stereotypingBut I take that back when it comes to acold Thatrsquos because Bob gets ldquomancoldsrdquo During his last one he threwhimself an ldquoIrsquom going to dierdquo party
I realized that the way I wasapproaching this was all wrong So Ichanged And miraculously I also foundthe cure to the common cold
ldquoYoursquoll be OKrdquo I said ldquoRight afteryour blood work wersquoll get rid of yourcold Instead of heading to your favoritediner like we planned for a lusciousomelet made with grilled apples cheddarcheese and bacon wersquoll keep you onnothing but chicken broth all dayrdquo
Suddenly he stopped sneezingldquoSweets we couldnrsquot have gone to the
diner anywayrdquo I said ldquoYoursquore obviouslytoo weak from starvation Wersquoll go theresomeday sometimemdashfar far from nowsince it will clearly take a long time foryou to recover from your horrible fastingordealrdquo
And with that he jumped out of bedand said ldquoI feel greatrdquo
After the blood work we went to therestaurant where Bob made a speedyrecovery as he reveled in mouthfuls ofglorious food
That week I wound up with amonster cold I knew Bob would get backat me for how I tricked him into gettingbetter I stayed in bedmdashwaiting
He found my grandmotherrsquos quilt inthe cupboard and placed it on metenderly snugging it under my chin
Between sneezes I said ldquoThis is theworst cold Irsquove ever had Go ahead Makefun of me I deserve itrdquo
ldquoYep you dordquo he said putting on hisjacket and getting the car keys
ldquoBob yoursquore going out when Irsquom onmy deathbedrdquo
When he came home he had a bagwith him He took out a chicken pot piemy favorite Kleenex made with aloe acopy of People magazine and a carton ofmint chocolate chip ice cream
He propped up our pillows We spentthe day together watching Murphy Brownreruns and luxuriating in thebreathtaking nearness of each other
So of course everyone loves BobThatrsquos because we all know that he is justlike thismdashsensitive lovingcompassionate and adoringmdasheven whenI donrsquot have a cold
Saralee Perel is an award-winning nationallysyndicated columnist Her new book isCracked Nuts amp Sentimental Journeys StoriesFrom a Life Out of Balance To find out morevisit wwwsaraleeperelcom or emailsperelsaraleeperelcom
18 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
50plus Senior News continues to bring important information as well asentertaining articles to the 50+ community We at On-Line Publisherswould like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the
editorial contributors of 50plus Senior News
It is through the varied interestsand considerable talents of ourcontributors and freelance writersthat such a range of informativeand entertaining content isavailable to read each monthThe pages of 50plus Senior Newsare enriched by your contributions
Mike Clark (The Way I See It)
Angelo Coniglio (The Search for Our Ancestry)
Al Goodman (Beyond the Battlefield )
Andrea Gross (Traveltizers)
John Johnston (Social Security News)
Dr Lori (Art and Antiques)
Gloria May (NurseNews)
Clyde McMillan-Gamber (The Beauty in Nature)
Jim Miller (The Savvy Senior)
Victor Parachin (Fragments of History)
Saralee Perel (Such is Life)
Dr Leonard Perry (The Green Mountain Gardener)
Ted Rickard (The Squint-Eyed Senior)
Sy Rosen (Older But Not Wiser)
Walt Sonneville (My 22 Centsrsquo Worth)
Nick Thomas (Tinseltown Talks)
Robert Wilcox (Salute to a Veteran)
Judith Zausner (Creativity Matters)
Thank YouColumnists
Such is Life
Saralee Perel
When a Man Canrsquot Have Food
Bob and Saralee at the diner
The best of Christmases and thehigh point of the feast daymarking the beginning of the
Christian era was the year I got theelectric train An electric train has a lot ofpieces And you can take the pieces apartand put them back together in your ownfashion any old way you want to
The next best part of Christmas wascousin-visiting Here the cousinsmdashalmostall male and within a couple years of myown agemdashbecame real people not justthe last or next wearer of hand-me-downldquoSunday bestrdquo
They were here in person kids I couldplay with bringing with them the cold-fresh of December into our second-floorapartment
Gift inspection was the first order ofbusiness for visiting cousins Even beforehellos it was ldquoWhad-ja-getrdquomdashall oneword Without waiting for a responsethis was followed by ldquoWhad-else-ja-getrdquo
The year of the electric train was atriumph of familial snobberyQuestioning never got past the firstldquowhad-ja-getrdquo Instantly four cousinswere on hands and knees takingeverything apart to rearrange it revisingit to anything but the drearilysymmetrical layout plotted by Lionel
There was never enough track ofcourse There never would bemdashnot forthe fledgling empire builders who werealready looking down the hall to thedining room wondering how manypieces and how many Christmases itwould take to get there
There was one other Christmas giftthat even among my cousins wouldsquash the ldquowhad-ja-getsrdquo If you got anErector Set you simply pointed at thebox
You tried not to look too superioracting as though lavish gifts were an
everyday thingwith you Youmight beinterrupted byyour auntinsisting youtry on ldquoat leastthe jacketrdquofrom theSunday outfither son hadfinallyoutgrown But the moment was stillyours
The Erector Set consisted entirely ofparts Nothing was put together in thefirst place hundreds of metal pieces steelwheels nuts and boltsmdashendlesspossibilities for both construction andeventual dismembermentmdashand theruination of hundreds of vacuumcleaners
(My Aunt Ella used to claim that theErector Set people were subsidized by theHoover people But then Aunt Ella alsoclaimed that opening an umbrellaindoors made the roof leak and onerainy spring she turned out to be rightabout that)
One year a cousin we visited got anIrish Mail This was a sidewalk vehiclethat you steered with your feet andpropelled by working a handlebar backand forth
It was really a neat machine and onceyou got the rhythm of it you could workup some real speedmdashplenty enough tobecome a pedestrian hazard and getyelled at
But the Irish Mail was expensive andthus unheard of in his neighborhood soit simply had to be ldquodorkyrdquo which meantit was soon abandoned and left in a darkcorner of the cousinrsquos basement It was agift from the other side of the family an
uncle bymarriage wholived in a swellapartmentbuilding thatdidnrsquot allowkids
There was asuper-deluxemodel of theErector Set thatactually had a
miniature steam engine with it None ofus cousins had one but there was anonly child named Arnold who lived in afirst-floor apartment down the blockwho did
The engine would have made a lot offriends for Arnold who could have usedsome help in that department since henot only had steel-rimmed glasses butwore braces too
But his mother wouldnrsquot let anybody
play with it because it was too dangerousSo we kept pushing Arnold into snowbanks or bushes for all the next year untilhe and his steam engine finally moved tothe suburbs
Eventually the cousins went separateways Some uncles became prosperousand relocated to airier neighborhoodsToday the children of the cousins andthe cousins of the cousins donrsquot evenknow one another
Which is a pity really If all thecousins chipped in we could get theextra track for the train and the ErectorSet with the miniature steam engineThen wersquod get together again and makeall those nifty things that are pictured onthe lids of the boxes
A collection of Ted Rickardrsquos family-funessays is titled Anything Worth Knowing ILearned from the Grandkids It is nowavailable in paperback on Amazoncom
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Artist Shares 100 Faces 100 StoriesPhotographer Molly Kraybillrsquos
display on aging ldquoOne Hundredrdquowill be on display in the Harvest ViewGallery of Landis Homes from 430to 830 pm through Jan 15
A 2009 graduate of LancasterMennonite High School Kraybillgraduated in 2013 from EasternMennonite University inHarrisonburg Va with a degree inphotography and digitalcommunications
The ldquoart of agingrdquo took on newmeaning for Kraybill whophotographed women ages 1 to 100
for her senior art show titled ldquoOneHundredrdquo
ldquolsquoOne Hundredrsquo is an explorationof the female experience of agingrdquosays Kraybill ldquoI photographed onefemale for every age 1 through 100and asked each one the samequestion lsquoWhat do you like aboutyour agersquo
ldquoThe result is a colorful visualjourney through the wisdom painand joy that aging brings Frombraces to wrinkles from the simpledelights of being a kindergartner tothe losses of older age I have found
that age is something to be celebratedembraced and most importantlynothing to be ashamed ofrdquo
For Kraybill talking with theparticipants shed new light on aging
ldquoThey made me realize that Ishouldnrsquot be scared of the futurerdquo saidKraybill ldquoIt makes me appreciateliving in the moment
ldquoIrsquom excited to agerdquoLandis Homes is located at 1001
E Oregon Road Lititz Moreinformation is available atwwwlandishomesorg or by calling(717) 381-3550
Pumpkin ContestCelebrates Creativity
Lancaster native Molly Kraybill currently lives inWashington DC where she teaches digital art
in a public elementary school
Residents staff and localvolunteers at Garden Spot Villagerecently teamed up for the first-ever on-campus ldquoPack-A-Paloozardquoto benefit Operation ChristmasChild a project of SamaritanrsquosPurse an international Christianrelief and evangelismorganization
The group packed 120 red-and-green holiday-themedshoeboxes with school and craftsupplies toys toothbrushes andtoothpaste and other items Theboxes will be distributed to needychildren overseas
In addition to the boxespacked at Pack-A-Palooza GardenSpot Village distributed another 100boxes to individual residents forpacking Packers included a personal
note of encouragement in each boxSamaritanrsquos Purse has run
Operation Christmas Child each yearsince 1993
First place ndash The Carousel created bythe St Annersquos receptionist office
Second place ndash The Popcorn Bucket(SARC cinema) created by the first-floor
nursing staff Third place ndash The GumballMachine created by the
admissions and social work team
After the votes were compiled thewinners of the annual St AnnersquosRetirement Community pumpkin-decorating contest were announced at thecommunityrsquos annual Halloween party
The winners were
Volunteers Barbara SlowthowerShirley Fulton and Therese Hodson sortcrayons and other supplies to be packedinto shoeboxes for Operation ChristmasChild during the recent Pack-A-Palooza
event at Garden Spot Village
GSV Hosts First On-CampusPack-A-PaloozaThe Garden Spot Village holiday train
room celebrating its 10th anniversary thisyear is open to the public from 130 to 4pm on Saturdays through Dec 27
Even repeat visitors will find lots ofnew highlights on both O-gauge andHO-gauge layouts
The O-gauge layout features a hobocamp Sunoco Oil siding many detailedstructures and LED lighting A newLionel Legacy remote control systemmakes it possible to run five trains atonce
Now visitors can push a button tomove workers around a control towerand operate a sawmill with a conveyor-belt log loader
These new features are in addition toan operating freight station coal loadergas station and water tower
Visitors will also see a 15-foot earlyhandcrafted Lionel O-gauge circus train
This year club members can operatemuch of the HO-gauge display through
a computer or smart phone The displaynow features more detailed roadcrossings with crossing gates that raiseand lower with flashing lights andringing bells
Visitors will still be able to get anengineerrsquos-eye view from the engine ofone of the trains on a 55-inch wallmonitor
Garden Spot Village is located at 433S Kinzer Ave Admission is freedonations are accepted For informationand directions call (717) 355-6000
Garden Spot Village Train Clubmembers Mike Lanyon left and
Mike ldquoFitzrdquo Fitzgerald
Holiday Train Room Open to Public
because I eventually got him into ittoordquo
Leh began to study antiques learningfrom older people hersquod meet at the fleamarkets who would show him what tolook for and what wasnrsquot worth it
From there he gained an interest inblue-decorated stoneware which hefound more interesting than bottles aseach was handmade and uniquelydecorated
ldquoI learned at some point that diversityis goodrdquo he said ldquoI got into all avenuesof antiquing buying painted furnitureiron glass pottery oil paintings basketsand chinardquo
While he works full-time as asalesman estimator Leh has filled hisweekends running to different auctionsHe still loves variety but he keeps asharp eye out for his favorite blue crocks
He looks for ones with specialdecorations Tulips and other floraldesigns are most common with fruitfalling as a close second and birds as athird The rarest finds have moons catsor dogs
Leh has close to 100 crocks in hispersonal collection and said he canrsquot evenbegin to count the bottles No matterhow many he gets he keeps his findslocal
His fascination with history pushedhim to sell his home and move inSeptember to a 1798 stone house builtby Thomas Pettit the son of a countyfounder
The architecture is unparalleled Lehsaid There are seven fireplaces thickwindow boxes and original chair railsand hardwood floors through the home
The house was added to the NationalRegister of Historic Places in 1983 It isthe perfect environment for Lehrsquosnumerous treasures now displayed andincorporated into the housersquos deacutecor
ldquoI just love historyrdquo he said ldquoIt makes
perfect sense for me to have a place likethis to fill with the items I am sofascinated withrdquo
While antiques became a huge part ofLehrsquos life he slowly made it a familyaffair His father bought a home inupstate New York that was built in 1894and together they decorated it withperiod items that fit the theme of thehome
Over the years his fatherrsquos collectiongrew and he started selling things withhis son sharing a booth at a localantique mart Soon they had two boothsand eventually three The younger Lehno longer has a booth but his father stillruns one out of Easton Pa
A lot of the antiques Leh tries to sellare higher-end items that can sit too longat a local market He finds better luck
sending those to auctionsVisiting one is an experience he
saidldquoItrsquos the people itrsquos the food itrsquos
the triprdquo he said ldquoTherersquos not anauction I donrsquot go to where I donrsquot
know peoplerdquoAlthough antiquing can be expensive
it doesnrsquot have to be Leh saidHersquos bought many things for more
than $10000 including a LancasterCounty farm table he bought thissummer
But there are a variety of levels atwhich people can get involved headded
Every year he goes to the BaltimoreBottle Show where he sees many kidsgetting started at the same age he didSome of them walk in with $5 and leavewith 10 bottles ready to start acollection they can build on
Many of them can even specialize incertain bottles such as medicine bottlesor soda and beer bottles
ldquoMy problem was I specialized ineverythingrdquo he said laughing
Leh also finds value not necessarily inthe expensive items but in the ones thatare the most unusual
ldquoWhat they were wherever they camefrom what they were used formdashthosestories are what interest merdquo Leh said
Early Pennsylvania settlers brought alittle bit of nature into their own homeshe said painting furniture pottery andother decorations
ldquoThose are some of my favoriteitemsrdquo he said ldquoAt one point they wereall close to someonersquos heart And I liketo think I can appreciate them nowrdquo
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Submissions will be included as space permits
For more information or to submit your happenings email Megan Joyce at mjoyceonlinepubcom or mail to
50plus Senior NewsMegan Joyce
3912 Abel Drive Columbia PA 17512
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TREASURE from page 1
Some of Lehrsquos antique bottlecollection including figural
bitters bottles historical flasksand early medicine bottles
Back row from left Gaudy Dutch cup andplate Rabbitware plate Leeds plate Centerfrom left eagle butter print pewter master
salt seated Redware dog and cow butter print
Leh acquired this local farm table(circa 1820) in summer 2014
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Lancaster County
Calendar of EventsCocalico Senior Association ndash (717) 336-7489Dec 12 10 am ndash Music with Sandy HeiseyDec 18 10 am ndash Compass Mark Program on ProvisionsDec 24 9 am ndash Christmas Party
Columbia Senior Center ndash (717) 684-4850Dec 3 1015 am ndash Christmas BingoDec 11 10 am ndash Christmas Special Quarryville
Presbyterian SingersDec 30 1015 am ndash New Yearrsquos Eve Party and Luncheon
Elizabethtown Area Senior Center ndash (717) 367-7984 Dec 4 10 am ndash Radio City Christmas Show VideoDec 10 10 am ndash Bingo Buddies with PreschoolDec 15 1030 am ndash Christmas Activity and Craft
Lancaster House North Happy Hearts Club SeniorCenter ndash (717) 299-1278Tuesdays 1 pm ndash Varied ActivitiesThursdays noon ndash Pinochle
Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center ndash (717) 299-3943Dec 10 930 am ndash Haircuts and ManicuresDec 12 930 am ndash Holiday Music with InstrumentsDec 24 930 am ndash Holiday Program with Santa Claus
Lancaster Rec Senior Center ndash (717) 392-2115 ext 147Dec 12 915 am ndash Benefits of POADec 18 9 am ndash Christmas PartyDec 24 1030 am ndash Baking and Decorating Christmas
Cookies
Lititz Senior Center ndash (717) 626-2800Dec 3 10 am ndash Ice Cream Social with Lancashire HallDec 10 10 am ndash Children from Owl Hill Learning
Center VisitDec 24 10 am ndash Christmas Party and Music
Luis Munoz Marin Senior Center ndash (717) 295-7989Dec 9 10 am ndash Memory Box ProjectDec 11 10 am ndash Crafty Gift Ideas for GrandchildrenDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party
Millersville Senior Center ndash (717) 871-9600Mondays and Fridays 9 am ndash Healthy Steps in Motion
ExerciseDec 19 10 am ndash Cookie ExchangeDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Music with Penn Manor Chorus
Next Gen Senior Center ndash (717) 786-4770Dec 8 930 am ndash Holiday Craft CenterpiecesDec 18 1015 am ndash Smith Middle School SingersDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party
Rodney Park Happy Hearts Club Senior Center ndash(717) 393-7786 Tuesdays noon ndash Pinochle Wednesdays 1 pm ndash Varied Activities Thursdays noon ndash Bingo
Community Programs Free and open to the public
Support Groups Free and open to the public
Dec 3 7 to 815 pmAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupWillow Lakes Outpatient Center212 Willow Valley Lakes Drive Willow Street(717) 464-9365
Dec 8 10 to 11 amAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6076jmortongardenspotvillageorg
Dec 18 noonBrain Tumor Support GroupLancaster General Health Campus Wellness Center2100 Harrisburg Pike Lancaster(717) 626-2894
Dec 22 2 to 3 pmParkinsonrsquos Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6259jshaffergardenspotvillageorg
Dec 24 6 to 8 pmEpilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania SupportGroupLancaster General HospitalStager Room 5555 N Duke St Lancaster(800) 887-7165 ext 104
Saturdays in December 130 to 4 pmTrain Room Holiday Open HouseGarden Spot Village Train Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6000
Dec 1 6 pmRed Rose Singles MeetingHossrsquos Steak amp Sea House100 W Airport Road Lititz(717) 406-6098
Dec 7 3 pmPublic Singing of Handelrsquos MessiahGrace Lutheran Church517 N Queen St Lancaster(717) 397-2748
Dec 14 9 am to 3 pmPennsylvania Music ExpoContinental Inn2285 Lincoln Highway EastLancaster(717) 898-1246wwwrecordcollectorsorg
Dec 19 6 to 9 pmMusic FridaysDowntown Lancaster (717) 341-0028
Senior Center Activities
Library Programs
Lititz Public Library 651 Kissel Hill Road Lititz (717) 626-2255Dec 3 630 pm ndash Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster CountyDec 8 130 to 330 pm Dec 16 6 to 8 pm ndash Scrabble Meet-UpsDec 16 11 am ndash Reel Talk for Everyone The Pianist
If you have an eventyou would like to includeplease email information to mjoyceonlinepubcom for
consideration
Winter is Coming hellipBefore the weather gets too
cold you should protect yourhouse and family from theelements
Here are some essential areas tocheck
Roofbull Look for missing shinglescracked flashing and brokenoverhanging tree limbs
bull Check the chimney for mortardeterioration and loose bricksInspect the underside of the rooffrom the attic for signs of leakage
Exteriorbull Check the foundation for cracksin the concrete or low spots in thesoil where water can accumulateagainst the foundation
bull Examine the caulking in the
siding and around the windowand door trims
Heat
bull Turn on the heating system andensure that the heat is beingdelivered to all outlets
bull Check the filter and change it ifnecessary Keep extra filtersaround so you can change itduring the winter season
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SONG from page 17
developing and refining ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo over several weeks and thenput it away
More than a year later in April 1941Berlin and film director Mark Sandrichwere working on a new movie HolidayInn when Berlin realized it would be theperfect forum for his Christmas song
On the Paramount Studios set wasWalter Scharf a staff music arrangerassigned to Berlin His task was to turnBerlinrsquos tunes into full-fledged orchestralnumbers
Scharf remembers Berlin tapping outldquoWhite Christmasrdquo on a piano Berlin
only had two years of formal schoolingand never learned to read or write musicScharf recalls Berlinrsquos first performance asa ldquovery roughrdquo rendition
Bing Crosby who overheard Berlinplaying the piece was not impressedCrosby a devout Catholic wantedldquoWhite Christmasrdquo removed from thefilm because he thought it would furthersecularize Christmas which he felt shouldbe a religious season
It was Scharf who eased Crosbyrsquosconcern telling the singer he thoughtldquoWhite Christmasrdquo would turn out wellReportedly Crosby rolled his eyes saying
ldquoI hope sordquoHoliday Inn opened in New York on
Aug 4 1942 It featured Bing Crosby asa singer and Fred Astaire as a dancerWhile Berlin was ecstatic andenthusiastic the reviewers barely noticedor mentioned the production
Before long however the song ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo was becoming a hit Themovie won an Oscar for Best Song in1943 and was also nominated for BestScoring of a Musical Picture and BestOriginal Story
Because the country was in the darkestdays of World War II many welcomed
this sentimental reminder of home As aresult Crosbyrsquos recording of ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo has sold more than 30 millionrecords
Crosby was amazed at the publicresponse to the song As a member of theUSOrsquos traveling ensemble he was askedby troops serving in World War II to singldquoWhite Christmasrdquo no matter what timeof year it was
More than 150 different performerswho run the entire musical gamut haverecorded this piece Crosbyrsquos version alonewas listed as the all-time top single by TheGuinness Book of World Records
asset to the giftedSuper achievers frequently are driven
to succeed to escape their ldquoBlack Dogrdquo asWinston Churchill described his owndark moods Those who have beenafflicted with psychiatric maladies includeAbraham Lincoln Sir Isaac NewtonNoah Webster Samuel Johnson Ludwigvan Beethoven Charles Darwin ErnestHemingway Walt Whitman Edgar AllanPoe and Herman Melville
If todayrsquos medications had sedatedtheir psyches would they have been lessdriven to achieve
Crossword puzzles have long served asa choice for those who seek mentalstimulation Now the trend is towardcomputer games AARP has free gameson their website wwwaarporg
For Einstein theorizing may havebeen his equivalent of a computer gameBut he benefited also by playing theviolin to exercise his brain
In 1890 William James in his ThePrinciples of Psychology theorized thatldquoorganic matter especially nerve tissueseems endowed with a very extraordinarydegree of plasticityrdquo
For 50 years that hypothesis wasignored The conventional scientificwisdom held that the brain cannot createneural growth its structure is immutable
Neuroscientists now know throughresearch of neuroplasticity that the brainis capable throughout a lifetime ofstrengthening and creating neuralconnections adapting and reorganizingfollowing injury illness or behavioralalterations
Experiment with ways in which youcan be the gatekeeper of your brainrsquosrehabilitation What is your choice
computer games violin lessons bridgechess painting portraits or landscapes ormaybe crossword puzzles
As with the selection of anantidepressant medication we may haveto try several to find which works bestfor usWalt Sonneville a retired market-researchanalyst is the author of My 22 Centsrsquo WorthThe Higher-Valued Opinion of a SeniorCitizen and A Musing Moment MeditativeEssays on Life and Learning books ofpersonal-opinion essays free of partisan andsectarian viewpoints Contact him atwaltsonnevilleverizonnet
MIND from page 14
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Bethany Village mdash MapleWood325 Wesley Drive bull Mechanicsburg PA 17055717-766-0279 bull wwwBethanyVillageorg
Total AL andor PC Beds 100Assisted Living Residence YesPrivate 100Private Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service YesHealth Fee-for-Service Available Yes
Alzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted YesComments One-bedroom suitessecured memory supportneighborhood skilled nursing ndash The Oaks
Homewood at Plum Creek425 Westminster Avenue bull Hanover PA 17331717-637-4166 bull wwwhomewoodcom
Total AL andor PC Beds 98Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private NoPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes
Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care NoRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments Excellent care in a lovelyenvironment Call to schedule a visit
Longwood Manor Personal Care amp Memory Care2760 Maytown Road bull Maytown PA 17550717-426-0033 bull wwwlongwoodassistedcom
Total AL andor PC Beds 144Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private YesPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted YesShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit YesPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center NoMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service No
Health Fee-for-Service Available NoAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted YesComments Beautiful homelikeenvironment nestled in the heartland ofLancaster County Specializing in memorysupport One-time community fee only
The listings with a shaded background have additional information about their center in a display advertisement in this edition
Assisted Living ResidencesPersonal Care Homes
This is not an all-inclusive list of agencies and providers These advertisers are eager to provide additional information about their services
Colonial Lodge Community2015 North Reading Road bull Denver PA 17519717-336-5501 bull wwwcoloniallodgepacom
Total AL andor PC Beds 70Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private YesPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted YesShort-term Lease NoEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes
Health Fee-for-Service Available NoAlzheimerrsquos Care NoRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments SSI depends onavailability A veteran-approvedldquohome for heroesrdquo facility all in abeautiful rural setting
Homeland Center1901 North Fifth Street bull Harrisburg PA 17102717-221-7727 bull wwwhomelandcenterorg
Total AL andor PC Beds 50Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private NoPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit YesPartTotally Refundable YesOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes
Health Fee-for-Service Available NoAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted YesComments Exemplary care in a caringbeautiful environment has beenprovided for more than 140 years Ourcontinuum includes a hospice program
Lakeview at Tel Hai Retirement Community1200 Tel Hai Circle bull Honey Brook PA 19344610-273-4602 bull wwwtelhaiorg
Total AL andor PC Beds 100Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private YesPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit YesPartTotally Refundable YesOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes
Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted YesComments Come discover a wonderfulfaith-based community that has beenvoted No 1 retirement community byreaders of the Daily Local newspaper
Mennonite Home Communities1520 Harrisburg Pike bull Lancaster PA 17601717-393-1301 bull wwwmennonitehomeorg
Total AL andor PC Beds 150Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private YesPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted YesShort-term Lease NoEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes
Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments Supportive encouragingenvironment Various room types andsuites available Secure memory careoffered
The Middletown Home999 West Harrisburg Pike bull Middletown PA 17057717-944-3351 bull wwwmiddletownhomeorg
Total AL andor PC Beds 64Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private NoPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes
Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care NoRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments Beautifully appointedapartments overlooking the gardenterrace with the safety and security of24-hour nursing care
Serving from theHeart in the Spirit of
Friendship Loveand Truth
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This is not an all-inclusive list of agencies and providers These advertisers are eager to provide additional information about their services
If you are planning to visit a relativeor friend in a nursing home over theholidays follow these suggestions to
help ensure positive interactions
General Tipsbull Call ahead to the unit where the personresides to find out the best time of day tovisit Plan to visit when you are notrushed for time
bull Bring something with you flowers and avase a photo album a magazine ornewspaper a guestbook for visitors tosign a favorite music CD or a specialfood treat (Check first with staff whetherthe person has any diet restrictions)
bull Position yourself at eye level face toface Ensure you are close enough andspeaking loudly enough that the person
can adequately see and hear you
bull Actively listen to what the person has totell you Express interest in their dailyactivities and allow them to vent theirfeelings about their situation
bull Encourage reminiscing (ldquoRememberwhen helliprdquo) This stimulates the mind andevokes pleasant feelings
bull Tell some jokes or a funny true story orbring in a humorous video to watchtogether
bull If conversation is difficult or impossibleshare news about family friends andcurrent events read aloud or listen tomusic together Sit in the lobby andpeople-watch And learn to becomecomfortable with silence
bull Check the recreational activitiesschedule for special events andaccompany the person you visit to one ofthem
bull Telephone between visits if you canrsquot getin as often as yoursquod like
Ideas for Activitiesbull Watch home movies or rent a favoritemoviemdashperhaps a holiday classic
bull Decorate the room bring in pictures acalendar a sun-catcher for the window aplant special knickknacks or a seasonaldecoration
bull Share a project such as sorting throughfamily photos Look through picturebooks or albums that reflect past interests
bull Write a letter to someone special
bull Play a card game or board game
bull Play a musical instrument
bull Fill out forms such as weekly menustogether
bull Write or tape a family history
bull Make a family collage out of photos
bull Give a manicure apply makeup or sethair
bull Give a hand or foot massage
bull Bring your pet in to visit (find out thefacilityrsquos policy first)
bull Bring children or grandchildren withyou
Lisa M Petsche is a clinical social worker andfreelance writer specializing in eldercare issues
Health Matters
Lisa M Petsche
Make the Holidays a Little BrighterVisit a Care Facility
Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community625 Robert Fulton Highway bull Quarryville PA 17566717-786-7321bull 888-786-7331 bull wwwquarryvillecom
Total AL andor PC Beds 45Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private NoPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease NoEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes
Health Fee-for-Service Available NoAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care NoSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments Quarryville assists inmaintaining independence andpreserving dignity in a safe and secureenvironment
The listings with a shaded background have additional information about their center in a display advertisement in this edition
Assisted Living ResidencesPersonal Care Homes
This is not an all-inclusive list of agencies and providers These advertisers are eager to provide additional information about their services
Pleasant View Retirement Community544 North Penryn Road bull Manheim PA 17545717-665-2445 bull wwwpleasantviewrcorg
Total AL andor PC Beds 96Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private YesPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted YesShort-term Lease NoEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit YesPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes
Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments Three-year private payspending Maintain independence in anenriching and supportive environmentnow offering respite stays
St Annersquos Retirement Community3952 Columbia Avenue West Hempfield Township PA 17512717-285-6112 bull wwwstannesrcorg
Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private NoPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted YesShort-term Lease NoEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit MinimalPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes
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Geraldine (Jeri) Kopf was a nativeof Lancaster who kept herself inshape through her love of
playing sports So when the Womenrsquos Army Corps
(WAC) was formed in World War II shefelt ready to enlist in September 1943and serve her country The fact that shehad a strong background in stenographydidnrsquot hurt
Having women in the Army was verycontroversial at the time But she wasdetermined to go And she was soon onher way to basic training at DaytonaBeach Fla Did she have a tough time inbasic
ldquoNo not at allrdquo she laughs ldquoTheygave us the same training they gave theguys and because of all the sports I hadplayed I was ready for it I enjoyed everyminute of itrdquo
She was then sent to MacDill Field inTampa and was assigned to Headquarters
Company where shehandled public relationsfor the base
ldquoAt MacDill pilotswere being trained to flythe B-26 mediumbomberrdquo she says ldquoIt wassuch an unstable planethat an unbelievablenumber of planes werebeing lost In one 30-daytraining period 15 planescrashed leading to thecatchphrase lsquoA plane aday in Tampa Bayrsquordquo
Fortunately they soonsolved that by adding 6feet of wingspan andupgrading the engines
ldquoThe other bigexcitementrdquo she says ldquowas meeting DonScott who was to become my futurehusband He was a member of the base
band who played all theinstruments as needed Healso had a wonderful voiceand was gifted with perfectpitch
ldquoWe got engaged beforeI shipped out to thePentagon and he went tothe Pacific where he andthe band played at basesthroughout the Pacific
ldquoAt the Pentagon I wasastonished to be put incharge of the OverseasConference Room where Iworked daily with theArmy Chief of StaffGeneral of the ArmyGeorge C Marshall andlater with General of the
Army Dwight D Eisenhower when hebecame Army chief of staff Officiallythe Overseas Conference Room didnrsquot
exist because everything that went inthere was absolutely top secret
ldquoThe room had a thick carpet of deepred with a massive mahogany table andmaps of military facilities around theworld lining the walls My job was to seethat the room was kept in perfect shapeand to manage all contacts with seniorofficers around the world
ldquoWhere messages were to be encodedI arranged that through the Signal CorpsAnd I kept copies of everything that wassaid by anyone and decided for actionLater I saw that copies were then sent toeach general in the meetingrdquo
How did she get selected for such animportant post
ldquoI havenrsquot the slightest ideardquo she saysldquoBut you know the Army They donrsquotexplain what they do They tell you whatyoursquore going to do and you just do itrdquo
What about that call from WinstonChurchill when he shared his
Churchill Told Her How Sorry He Wasto Learn of FDRrsquos Death
Robert D Wilcox
Salute to a Veteran
Pvt 1st Class GeraldineKopf at MacDill Field
Tampa in 1943
Are You ReadingJoin the 2015 One Book One Community campaign by reading
Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline
85 libraries in Berks Dauphin LancasterLebanon Perry and York counties and theircommunity partners present the regionalreading campaign
Visit wwwobocorgor your library to learn more
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Thank You VolunteersOn-Line Publishers Inc and 50plus
Senior News would like to extend aheartfelt thank-you to all of theindividual and senior group volunteerswho donated their time and efforts atour 2014 50plus EXPOs and theVeteransrsquo Expo amp Job Fair
Because of your assistance we wereable to bring the contents and themission of 50plus Senior News to life forthe residents of Central Pennsylvania
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Itrsquos our mission to ensure a better quality of life both for our clientsand their families We provide companion personal andspecialized dementia care so you can enjoy living independently athome or as a resident in a facility setting We are honored to beguiding and educating our veterans on benefits available to off-setthe cost of home care We are an approved provider with the Officeof Long Term Living Waiver Programs and the Lebanon VA MedicalCenter Call today for your FREE in-home meeting
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condolences over President Rooseveltrsquospassing Did she expect to be talkingwith a famous man like that
With a little smile she says ldquoNotreally but most of the people I talkedwith regularly were among our mostimportant generals and admirals Andwhen the prime minister called Ienjoyed only a few words with himbefore passing him on to GeneralMarshallrdquo
By January 1946 she was a sergeantand her hitch was over All WACs wereasked to reenlist but she and her fianceacutewere discharged on the same day Jan18 1946 and shortly thereafter weremarried in St Johnrsquos Lutheran Church inLancaster She became Mrs Geraldine(Jeri) Scott and embarked on awonderful 58 years of married life
The Scotts settled down to live inLancaster And she immersed herself in awide range of community activities Oneclose to her heart was serving asexecutive director of the LancasterChapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society
There she came up with the idea of aReadathon during which children wouldldquosolve the mystery of MSrdquo by readingbooks for credit WGAL-TV filmed theskit through which the program waspresented to the local children
That film was sent to the national MSheadquarters who found the film soinspiring that they adopted theReadathon as a national programsending copies of the film to MSchapters across the US
In addition to all her other activitiesin the community in 1991 Scott startedan art gallery that she still runs today
However when asked what she thinkstoday about having actually talked withWinston Churchill so many years agoshe says with a grin ldquoAt that time Ididnrsquot think of it as something sodifferent from what I did every day Butnow I more strongly think of it as aremembrance to be truly cherishedrdquo
Colonel Wilcox flew a B-17 bomber inEurope in World War II
Senior Art Exhibit WinnersAnnounced
The Lancaster County Office ofAging is pleased to announce thewinners in the 21st Annual Senior ArtExhibit The artworks were displayed atthe Lancaster General OutpatientPavilion Oct 21ndash24
Local art professionals judged theexhibit which consisted of works inwatercolor oil pastels acrylicsphotography and mixed media
The winners are
Watercolorbull First ndash Beverly Felter Pretty Pinkbull Second ndash MarjorieManinger Pumpkin Patch
bull Third ndash John Kimmich Bridge on LogCabin Road
Photographybull First ndash Donald Frey Havanabull Second ndash William Lau Paisley Patternsbull Third ndash Tony Harnish Rockford
Pastelbull First ndash Helena Dueck Mother andSon
bull Second ndash Herb Ackerman Venicebull Third ndash Thomas Santosusso Summer
Acrylicsbull First ndash Peggy Stoll Poppinessbull Second ndash Robert Davenport CoveredBridge
bull Third ndash Larry Hostetter The Lost isFound
Oilbull First ndash Beverly Felter Still Life withCrook No 2
bull Second ndash Sylvia Goodling Cherriesand Cream
bull Third ndash Julie Zourides HomewardBound
Mixed Mediabull First ndash Janet Ray Boys Growing UpCirca 1945
bull Second ndash Herb Ackerman 3Generations
bull Third ndash Dottie Ezard Bluebirds
Peoplersquos Choice Award ndash JosephCaranella for his acrylic The Host
Never Miss Another Issue
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10 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
LANCASTER COUNTY
EMPLOYERS NEED YOU
For more job listings call theLancaster County Office of Aging
at (717) 299-7979or visit
wwwcolancasterpauslanco_aging
Lancaster County Office of Aging150 N Queen Street Suite 415
Lancaster PA
BELL rINGErS ndash TPLocal organization needs to fill temporary positions for passive solicitation of donations at a variety of
locations during the holiday season Must pass background check be able to stand for extended periods
and have reliable transportation
Are you looking for a new activity to enrich your life An activity that would also help an older person continue to live in the communityThe volunteer opportunities available at Lancaster County Office of Aging are diverse offer flexibility and require a minimal time commitment As a volunteer you can choose to provide a consumer with hands-on help with laundry grocery shopping or cleaning You can also provide socialization as
a phone pal or friendly visitor There are also several specialized programs for volunteers through our agency They include the volunteer ombudsman and APPRISE volunteer programs Volunteers are also invited to participate in several special events during the year distribution of donated chicken barbecue dinners and the Christmas
holiday programFor more information about any of these opportunities and others contact Bev Via volunteer coordinator at (717) 299-7979 or
agingcolancasterpaus Becoming an Office of Aging volunteer will allow you to change the life of an older personmdashand your lifemdashwith the investment of a few hours each month
COMPANIONCArEGIvEr ndash PT
Community-based firm is seeking
persons to help seniors live
enriching lives safely at home
Assist with daily duties including
cleaning cooking bathing
grooming shopping reading etc
Must have valid driverrsquos license
and reliable vehicle for transport
SN11003602
HOrTICULTUrE SPECIALIST ndash PT
Local resortconference center needs
persons to maintain grounds and
public areas by assisting with planting
trimmingpruning shrubstrees
mulching watering raking leaves
general lawn maintenance and snow
removal Need one to three monthsrsquo
related experience or training
SN11001904
EOE
vIEw OUr JOB LIST
We list other jobs on the Web at
wwwcolancasterpaus
lanco_aging To learn more about
applying for the 55+ Job Bank
and these jobs call the
Employment Unit at
(717) 299-7979SN-GEN03
SN11006301Age 55 or over Unemployed The 55+ Job Bank is one ofthree services offered by Employment Unit at the Office ofAging
Jobs are matched with those looking for work Based on anevaluation of your skills and abilities we can match you with aposition needed by a local employer Some employers arespecifically looking for older workers because of the reliabilityand experience they bring to the workplace There is a mix offull-time and part-time jobs covering all shifts requiringvarying levels of skill and experience and offering a wide rangeof salaries
The other services available through the Office of Aging arethe Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)and the regularly scheduled Job Search Workshops
mdash Volunteer Opportunities mdash
Job
Opportunities
Ihave been known to say that justbecause something is old doesnrsquotmean it is automatically valuable I
have junk in my house my grandmotherhad junk in her house hellip sometimes itrsquosjust older junk
With those sage words ofwisdom offered to the masses here aresome creative ideas about what to dowith those keepsakes that you just canrsquotpart with but you donrsquot want to storeaway in a plastic tub for the rest of yourlife
Objects that have some value to youon some level but that really wonrsquot makea big difference when it comes to cashingin are the objects that are the topic ofthis particular column
Repurposing is very popularnow There are more people seeking outantiques and thrift-store items in order toreuse or recycle them than people whojust want to collect for collectingrsquos
sake Be sure youonly repurpose thoseobjectsthat really are notvaluable
Of course youdonrsquot want torepurpose thatChippendale sidetable or a Picassodrawing so get itchecked out beforeyou move aheadOnce youknow that you havea low-valueobject consider some creative ideas
Piecing Up the PlatesPlates can be among some of the most
inexpensive collectibles that nearlyeveryone has hanging around the houseattic or yard sale Vintage decorative
floral plates can be usedat parties and even givenaway to guests as favorsThey really spruce up abuffet line block partyor family get-together
Look around yourgrandmarsquos auntrsquos andneighborrsquos cupboardsand see if you can spotany plates I have somechipped yet colorfulexamples from the1970s hanging aroundmy cabinets that wouldbe prime examples for
this projectSome creative craft aficionados
have taken such plates broken them intopieces and used them in craft projectsJust break the inexpensive plates into 2-to 4-inch pieces and then use them asyou would tiles
Some of the most popular repurposingobjects for old plates are refrigeratormagnets Just simply stick an adhesive-backed magnet to the back of your platepiece
Some damaged or chipped plates havebeen recycled into a decorative concreteframe around the kidsrsquo sandbox or kiddiepool area They will look great stuccoedor glued onto wooden birdhousesgarden jardinieres or birdbathsand trivets
Some folks have used broken platesas walkways leading to a garden shed orpool house These are some great ways touse those damaged and not-so-valuable floral plates and keep thememories too
Picking Up JewelryDamaged jewelry or fancy buttonsmdash
particularly cheap pieces of costumejewelry that can no longer be repaired or
Cool Ideas for the Not-so-Valuables
Art and Antiques by Dr Lori
Lori Verderame
Photo courtesy staff of wwwDrLoriVcom
Vintage china or mismatchedplates with minor damage are
often repurposed
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Silent OvationI purse my lipsmdashmy cheeks widenjaw stiffensnostrils flarebrow scoresneck braceseyebrows blendhands clenchas if willpowerand taught muscles alonecould plug the wall and hold back the deep seaBut eyes slowly fill spilltears betray what lies unfathomedWhat assails my earspours over my heartrsquotil it tremblesCrumbles
Musicflows across my mindslides under invisible barriersvibrates faint chordsstirs tension
A bugler plays ldquoTapsrdquomdasha lyrist soothes with psalmsmdasha choir declares Messiahrsquos ldquoHallelujahrdquomdashorchestras play once-defiant ldquoFinlandiardquomdashgold medalists glow in national anthemrsquos auramdashor a chorus underscores Jean Valjeanrsquos plea ldquoBring Him HomerdquoWithout warningIrsquom tuned and tiedto abiding themesof certain endingstemporal triumphspromising tomorrowsmdashnew secret anniversariesof the heartmdashmy own momentous momentsmarked anointedinfused with tears
Written and submitted by Evelyn Merriam
wornmdashcan be reused and made intoreally cool art objects
Damaged pieces of costume jewelrycan be the source for jewelrypictures by sewing or gluingthe broken pieces onto a piece of velvetfelt or fabric Then the textileis framed as you would a collage
Old broken jewelry or pieces thereofcan be made into a brooch tussymussy or brooch bouquet comprised ofboth fresh flowers and colorful fake-gemstone pins in the shape of flowers
Country music star MirandaLambert carried a brooch bouquet ather country-themed wedding It is acool union of vintage and Victorian
fresh and fauxSome pieces of costume jewelry are
valuable so be sure to check out thevalue with an appraisal before you starttaking apart the jewelry pieces that arestill intact However the damagedpieces are fair game for you crafters outthere
Celebrity PhD antiques appraiser authorand award-winning TV personality Dr Lorihosts antiques appraisal events worldwideDr Lori is the star appraiser on Discoverychannelrsquos TV show AuctionKings Visit wwwDrLoriVcomwwwFacebookcomDoctorLori LoriVerderame at Google+ or call (888) 431-1010
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LANCASTER COUNTY
May 14 20159 am ndash 2 pm
Millersville UniversityMarauder Court
21 South George StreetMillersville
16th Annual
CHESTER COUNTY
Date and location tobe determined
Please watch website for updates
12th Annual
DAUPHIN COUNTY
April 2 20159 am ndash 2 pmHershey Lodge325 University Drive
Hershey
16th Annual
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Traveltizers Travel Appetizers Stories that Whet the Appetite for Travel
By Andrea Gross
Irsquom half-submerged in a luxuriouswhirlpool tub sipping from a glass ofsweet ice wine and looking out the
window at the cascading waters ofHorseshoe Falls the largest of the threefalls that make up Niagara Falls
Over there in the distance is theUnited States Here at the RadissonHotel is Canada
Divided in part by the Niagara Riverthe two countries share the falls withHorseshoe on the Canadian side andAmerican and Bridal Veil falls technicallyin the United States although betterviewed from Canada
Theyrsquore not the tallest falls in theworld but theyrsquore among the mostpowerful and tonight illuminated infestive colors theyrsquore surely the mostbeautiful
Waterfalls wine and a whirlpooltubmdashcould there be a more glorious wayto spend New Yearrsquos Eve I think not buta party is waiting outsidemdashnot just any
party but one of the grandest in Canadaand the only one thatrsquos televised fromcoast to coast
In short ldquoItrsquos Canadarsquos answer toTimes Squarerdquo says Niagara Falls MayorJim Diodati
My husband and I don our parkasmdashDecember weather in Niagara typicallyranges from the low 20s to the mid-30smdashand set out for Queen VictoriaPark
Itrsquos not far from the hotel and as we
walk along the path bordering the fallswersquore surrounded by trees sparkling withmore than a million lights and more than100 illuminated displays representingeverything from Noahrsquos ark and an Inuitkayak to humongous Canadian andUnited States flags
By the time we arrive at the parkmusic is blaring from the stage and theplace is packed with revelers Off to theside the Skylon Tower rises 775 feetabove the falls
The circular top which resembles aspace station is aglow with lights andthe exterior glass-enclosed elevator calledthe ldquoYellow Bugrdquo streaks up and downferrying visitors to and from therevolving dining room and observationdeck at the top
The countdown begins shortly beforemidnight Eight seven six hellip one TheYellow Bug zooms to the top fireworksexplode from the tower and the crowdroars Then led by the performers onstage everyone begins singing ldquoAuldLang Synerdquo
Niagara Fallsrsquo New Yearrsquos Bash
Niagara Falls consists of three separate waterfallsFrom left American Falls Bridal Veil Falls Horseshoe Falls
Horseshoe Falls is wider than sevenfootball fields and as the water dropsthe distance of a 13-story building itcreates an explosion of mist
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Itrsquos almost 1 am when we head backto the Radisson and we have to run tocatch the Falls Incline Railway before itcloses This saves us the uphill hike fromthe street-level park to the FallsviewTourist Area where the hotels casinoeateries and shops are located
We arrive in our room chilled butthrilled ready to start the new year
The next day we explore more ofNiagararsquos winter offerings
After walking farther along the 3-mileillumination route we warm up amongstthe poinsettias and Christmas cacti at theFloral Showhouse and then make ourway to Journey Behind the Falls anattraction that helps us truly appreciatethe size and splendor of Niagara
Dressed in waterproof ponchos(distributed free at the entrance) weslosh through tunnels to emerge 13stories below ground level at the pointwhere Horseshoe Falls crashes into theLower Niagara River
Wersquore showered with mist as theequivalent of more than 1 millionbathtubs full of water rush over the fallsevery hour traveling at a speed of 25mph (During the winter the lowerobservation deck is closed but therersquosdrama and moisture aplenty on theupper deck)
Although itrsquos possible to see all threefalls from the ground-level walkway wetake a helicopter ride in order to betterunderstand the arearsquos geography From up
high we can see how the Niagara Riverwhich begins in Lake Erie and flowsnorth into Lake Ontario divides as itcircles around Goat Island
The southern side plummets over acliff to form Horseshoe Falls while thenorthern side leads to American Falls andBridal Veil Falls These two smaller fallsare in turn separated from each other bythe much smaller landmass of LunaIsland
Finally since the Niagara Peninsula isone of the top ice-wine-producingregions in the world we visit InniskillinEstate Winery an award-winningproducer of the luxury wine We see thevineyards where harvesting of the frozengrapes has just begun watch a video ofthe production process and sample threedifferent types of ice wine RieslingCabernet Franc and Sparkling
We canrsquot agree on which one we likebest so we splurge on mini-bottles ofeach If we canrsquot make it back to Niagaranext year at least wersquoll be able tocelebrate at homemdashbut it wonrsquot be thesame without the whirlpool tub and themagnificent view of the falls
If you goNiagararsquos Winter Festival of Lights
runs through Jan 12 2015wwwniagaraparkscomwwwradissoncomniagarafallsca
Photos copy Irv Green unless otherwise notedstory by Andrea Gross (wwwandreagrosscom)
Photo courtesy of Winter Festival of Lights
Niagararsquos Winter Festival of Lightsfeatures a Christmas Tree Walk that
extends more than 3 miles
Photo courtesy of Niagara Parks Commission
The Falls are illuminated at night adding tothe festive air of the holiday season
Photo courtesy of Niagara Parks Commission
Fireworks mark the coming of theNew Year during Niagararsquos
New Yearrsquos Eve bash
Photo courtesy of Winter Festival of Lights
A three-story-tall illuminated flag ofCanada welcomes folks from the
United States who make up half of the11 million travelers who visit
Niagara each year
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SaturdayJanuary 17 2015
Racestart10am
LocationLancasterCountyCentralParkPavilion22(KiwanisLodge)
Prizes will be awarded to the overall top three male and female finishersand top three male and female finishers in each age category
First three finishers with dogs (any age group) will also receive prizes
Race fees $20 if received by January 8 2015 $25 after January 82015 Only people who pre-register (with payment) by January 8 willhave the option of receiving a t-shirt
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When you were much muchyounger you may havewondered if your mind was
playing tricks Has that monster underyour childhood bed vanished only to bereplaced by other mental quirks alsounsettling as you age Where did I leave my keys The check I wrote a moment ago is not
in sight The envelope in which it is to bemailed is here in front of me I keep hearing the same song over and
over in my mind (a phenomenon calledldquoearwormsrdquo)
You are not losing your mind Theseare mild irritations not alarms Alarmsare triggered when you forget to turn offthe range or you become disoriented asto time or place
That famous painting called TheScream of Nature by Norwegian artistEdvard Munch intrigues us because itportrays how we feel on occasion The
agonized subject inthe painting isclasping his headwith the palms ofhis hands themouth opened intoa large oval thepanicked eyesglancing skyward
He stands on abridge but theartist does notshow to where thebridge leads Whatlies ahead
PerhapsMunchrsquos figuresuffers fromgerontophobiawhich is the irrational fear of aging andwhat lies ahead Symptoms include anyof several apprehensions such as socialisolation inadequate resources and
inability to remainphysically self-sufficient
Most seniors do notexperience that phobiaon a recurring basisYet we are fascinated byMunchrsquos paintingbecause it illustrates arare extreme in ourresponse to anxieties
Seniors like othersexperience normalepisodic bouts ofmelancholy It can besevere temporarily aswhen brought on bydeath of someone inthe family or a friend
Less severe is holiday melancholy wherewe feel excluded from participating withothers in the general merriment
Causes of our dark moods are not
always clear It could be eitherinsufficient or excessive sleep stresstaking or not taking medication orsimply a misdiagnosis
If the melancholy becomes chronicone might be prescribed anantidepressant Some prescriptions workfor some people and not others Patientsreportedly try different antidepressants todetermine which works best Theyrsquorecaught in a casino of choices where theyhope to place the right bet
Severe melancholy or depression hasbeen a characteristic of many of the mostimportant contributors to our culture Ifthese personalities had lived during whatis called the ldquoProzac Generationrdquo wemight have been deprived of their genius
Aristotle concluded that ldquoall men whohave become outstanding in philosophystatesmanship poetry or the arts aremelancholicrdquo He saw melancholy as an
Are You Losing Your Mind
My 22 Centsrsquo Worth
Walt Sonneville
The Scream of Natureby Edvard Munch
please see MIND page 23
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Do you know a 50+ volunteer who gives selflessly to others Tell us what makes him or her
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The NationalAssociation of Watch ampClock Collectorsrsquo(NAWCC) Watch ampClock Museum and theLibrary amp ResearchCenter named Mariettaresident GregoryGerhart Volunteer of theYear Recently Gerhartreceived an award for hisgenerous contribution oftime
Gerhartrsquos uncle a member of theNAWCC introduced him to theassociation more than 40 years agoGerhart has been a member for manyyears and after he retired from theKellogg Company he decided topursue his interest in the NAWCC byvolunteering at the museum
He regularly enjoys greetingworldwide members and visitors
guiding group tours andtaking on various museumgallery projects Gerhartrsquospositive experience nowincludes serving as a part-time gallery attendant
ldquoGreg took it uponhimself to makeimprovements in themuseumrsquos lighting byusing his technicalexperience in rebuildingthe museumrsquos display case
lighting unitsrdquo said Noel Poiriermuseum director
ldquoWith funds from a donor andsupport from the unitsrsquo manufacturerGreg was able to singlehandedlyimprove the experience of ourmuseum visitors by ensuring that theobjects on display are adequatelylighted It simply wouldnrsquot have beenpossible without himrdquo
Greg Gerhart
NAWCC Names Volunteer of the Year
RSVP of the CapitalRegion has named TanyaWest as the LancasterCounty Volunteer of theMonth for December
West has beenvolunteering withLancaster Countyorganizations sinceshortly after movingfrom Erie in the 1960sShe averages 500volunteer hours per year with manyyears significantly higher
West is the epitome ofvolunteerism as a way of life In thepast she served as a volunteer boardmember and officer of a dozennonprofit organizations ranging fromGirl Scouts to 4-H and from brain-injured children to the disabled
West continues to demonstrate hercommitment with eight different
Lancaster Countycommunity organizationsShe currently serves on theboards of Mental HealthAmerica and ContactLancaster Helpline
In addition shevolunteers with Kiwanisand Community ActionProgramrsquos povertysimulationsTanya West is great
example of volunteer service inLancaster County
For information on volunteeropportunities or to submit the name of avolunteer for future recognition emaillancasterrsvpcapregorg or call RSVPrsquosLancaster County office at (717) 847-1539 or the statewide Senior Corps ofPennsylvania hotline toll-free at (800)870-2616
Tanya West
West Chosen as Volunteer of the Month
16 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
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Seniors and baby boomers filled the Spooky NookSports complex in Manheim for the 18th annualLancaster County 50plus EXPO in November
The event co-hosted by OLP EvENtS and theLancaster County Office of Aging allowed visitors togather information on a variety of topics enjoyentertainment and attend informative sessions
As attendees gathered for this free one-day eventthey connected with exhibitors there to discuss homeimprovement health and wellness finances retirementcommunities funeral preplanning and more
ldquoI think the best thing about the EXPO at SpookyNook is the visibilityrdquo said Jenny Flamm a MessiahLifeways at Mount Joy County Homes representativeldquoLots of folks stopping to talk and have conversationand even if theyrsquore not particularly ready to make themove today or even tomorrow it will still be in theirmemoryrdquo
The 2014 Lancaster County 50plus EXPO featured aspecial focus on aging in place reflecting most boomersrsquoand seniorsrsquo wishes to age safely and comfortably intheir homes for as long as possible
United Disabilities Services presented a large displayof products available to help adults age in place such aswalk-in bathtubs and showers handrails scooters stairlifts and more
Alison Sprankle BS CMC and Lori BrenizerSmith CTRS MHAED of Good News Consultingpresented seminars on dementia care Listeners learnedwhat to expect as the disease progresses and how tocommunicate more effectively with the afflicted
Free health screenings also assisted guests in
evaluating their stroke risk balance BMI and hearing ldquo[The EXPO] gives the chance for people to ask a
question they may not ask by just coming andknocking on your doorrdquo said Ed Kurek of The GroffsFamily Funeral Home ldquoPeople are willing to ask hereon a one-on-one basis You can then talk to them andgive them some options and I think thatrsquos one goodreason to be hererdquo
As the day continued the crowd grew even larger ldquoI was really surprised at the turnoutrdquo Kurek added
ldquoI wasnrsquot expecting as many [visitors] as there wererdquoOne of those many visitors was Dottie Nikolaus of
Lancaster city who was no stranger to the 50plus EXPO ldquoIrsquove been here before and I really enjoy it I like the
variety of areas such as travel home repair and eventhe end-of-life servicesrdquo she said ldquoThe entertainmentthis year has been excellent toordquo
It was standing-room only when the dayrsquosentertainment kicked off at 10 am The Dutch AppleDinner Theatre performed select songs from theirfinishing 2014 show season and previewed numbersfrom their upcoming 2015 shows including Mid-LifeThe Crisis Continues Les Miseacuterables and Rogers andHammersteinrsquos Oklahoma
Guests enjoyed the vintage- and modern-era Lioneltrain sets that were on display thanks to CoolTrains Infull operation during the course of the EXPO thedisplay comprised three operating tracks eachshowcasing their own train as well as a miniature trainstation gas station convenience stores and tiny carsand trucks
Jerry Mitchell education and outreach specialistfrom the Office of Attorney General used acombination of video presentation and lecture to share
his knowledge on senior scams and how best to protectyour identity and assets from fraudulent activity
Stauffers of Kissel Hill Greenhouse Manager JayUlrich hosted a container-gardening demonstrationUlrich used a mix of annuals and perennials andshowed how to combine textures and colors to create aperfect focal point or accent
Chris Poje 2010 Pa StatE SENiOr idOL winnerserenaded the crowd with renditions of Sinatra andother musical artists from throughout the decades Histake on Lee Greenwoodrsquos ldquoGod Bless the USArdquo gotthe audience to its feet and singing with patriotic pride
That patriotism carried over at the Keystone MilitaryFamilies booth where EXPO attendees donated itemsor cash toward the nonprofitrsquos Stockings for Soldierscollection Each year KMF sends care packages andChristmas stockings to American soldiers serving athome and abroad
Back on stage 2012 Pa StatE SENiOr idOL winnerVickie Kissinger wooed the crowd with a set of smoothand powerful performances
Matt Macis a charismatic song-and-dance performerand a headliner in his own right presented familiartunes from Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Sinatraand other musical greats
Other fun features of the day were the new puttingcontestmdashthe winner took home $100 cashmdashand thefree salon services offered in the Pamper U ZoneGuests paused in their way around the EXPO floor totake advantage of a free haircut manicure or minimassage
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What do Bing Crosby ElvisPresley Martina McBrideAlvin and the Chipmunks
The Beach Boys Patty Loveless TheOsmonds Perry Como and TheMormon Tabernacle Choir have incommon
The answer They have all sung andrecorded the song ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo
ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo is in fact theworldrsquos most popular Christmas songhaving sold more than 125000000copies It has been recorded in DutchYiddish Japanese and even Swahili
Written by Irving Berlin ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo is a fascinating footnote inAmerican cultural history A Jewishsongwriter wrote a universal bestsellingsong about a day celebrating the birth ofChristianityrsquos founder
Also unusual is the fact that IrvingBerlin did not like the Christmas holidayThat time of year brought back memories
of the tragic death of his infant sonIrving Berlin Jr in December 1928
Berlinrsquos inspiration may have comefrom his being a lonely andnostalgic northeasterntransplant caught in LosAngeles during the holidayseason There the palmtrees and summerliketemperatures in Decembermade him yearn for hismore familiar winter coldweather and snow
Berlinrsquos song originally began with thisintroductory verse
The sun is shiningThe grass is greenThe orange and palm trees swayTherersquos never been such a dayIn Beverly Hills LABut itrsquos December the 24thAnd Irsquom longing to be up north hellip
And then follows the line known andsung all around the planet everyDecember ldquoIrsquom dreaming of a white
Christmas helliprdquo Berlinrsquos labors over this
song took placethroughout a night inJanuary 1940 Whencompleted Berlin wasexcited about his creationdescribing it as a ldquoroundrdquosong his term for thoserare tunes that seemed to
flow from him effortlessly and seamlessly ldquoWe working composers all too often
in the interest of expediency sharpen ourpencils get out that square sheet of paperand become too slickrdquo he later explainedldquoThose forced efforts are lsquosquarersquo songsBut sometimes a song is natural We maystart it to order for a specific scene orshow but our subconscious beings go towork and the song is just thererdquo
On a Monday morning when hecompleted ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo Berlinrushed to his office proclaiming toHelmy Kresa his transcriber ldquoI want youto take down a song I wrote over theweekend Not only is it the best song Iever wrote itrsquos the best song anybody everwroterdquo
Initially skeptical Kresa wrote downthe notes as Berlin sitting at a pianobegan to play the song While Kresalistened and transcribed his skepticismevaporated
ldquoAs he started to sing I knew rightaway that the way he juxtaposed thewarmth of Southern California with thecold snow would make it a hitrdquo Kresarecalled ldquoand when he sang the chorus Iknew it really was the greatest song everwritten I was as thrilled as he wasrdquo
The duo continued working
The Worldrsquos Most Popular Christmas Song
Fragments of History
Victor Parachin
please see SONG page 23
When readers meet me theynever want to talk to meInstead they excitedly look
all around for my husband sayingldquoWherersquos Bobrdquo
Everyone loves Bob But they feelsorry for him because I often make himlook like a doofus (which he is) in mycolumns They look at him with pity andsay ldquoYoursquore such a good sportrdquo
Well Irsquom here to tell you Bob adoresit when I write about him When I donrsquotinclude him hersquoll ask ldquoWhat about merdquowith an insanely disappointed look onhis face
Having said all that last week he hadto fast for routine blood work whichmeant no food after midnight No bigdeal right
Early that evening he was face downon the couch I knelt down andmassaged his shoulders
ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo I saidEver so slowly he raised his head
ldquoDonrsquot you remember the medicalprocedure Irsquom about to getrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not anoperation sweetsItrsquos just a bloodtestrdquo
He sat upldquoJUST A BLOODTESTrdquo
I quietly tiptoedout of the room
At five tomidnight I foundhim in the kitchengorging on frozenpizza
ldquoSheesh Bob Donrsquot you want to nukeit firstrdquo
ldquoTherersquos no timerdquoI lovingly took his hands but he
crazily pulled away and franticallysearched through the cookie jar
ldquoWhere are the peanut buttercookiesrdquo he said
Slowly I stepped backward andwhispered ldquoImdashImdashmay have finishedthem last nightrdquo
ldquoWHATrdquo
ldquoWell I um I wantedcookiesrdquo
ldquoOh so you wantedcookies did you I willnever forgive you for thisrdquo
He dragged himself offto bed I quietly got inbed too In exactly threeminutes he startedmoaning the song fromOliver ldquoFood gloriousfoodmdashhot sausage andmustardrdquo
Less than an hour later he sneezedonce and said ldquoStarvation has caused meto get a coldrdquo
Now I donrsquot like gender stereotypingBut I take that back when it comes to acold Thatrsquos because Bob gets ldquomancoldsrdquo During his last one he threwhimself an ldquoIrsquom going to dierdquo party
I realized that the way I wasapproaching this was all wrong So Ichanged And miraculously I also foundthe cure to the common cold
ldquoYoursquoll be OKrdquo I said ldquoRight afteryour blood work wersquoll get rid of yourcold Instead of heading to your favoritediner like we planned for a lusciousomelet made with grilled apples cheddarcheese and bacon wersquoll keep you onnothing but chicken broth all dayrdquo
Suddenly he stopped sneezingldquoSweets we couldnrsquot have gone to the
diner anywayrdquo I said ldquoYoursquore obviouslytoo weak from starvation Wersquoll go theresomeday sometimemdashfar far from nowsince it will clearly take a long time foryou to recover from your horrible fastingordealrdquo
And with that he jumped out of bedand said ldquoI feel greatrdquo
After the blood work we went to therestaurant where Bob made a speedyrecovery as he reveled in mouthfuls ofglorious food
That week I wound up with amonster cold I knew Bob would get backat me for how I tricked him into gettingbetter I stayed in bedmdashwaiting
He found my grandmotherrsquos quilt inthe cupboard and placed it on metenderly snugging it under my chin
Between sneezes I said ldquoThis is theworst cold Irsquove ever had Go ahead Makefun of me I deserve itrdquo
ldquoYep you dordquo he said putting on hisjacket and getting the car keys
ldquoBob yoursquore going out when Irsquom onmy deathbedrdquo
When he came home he had a bagwith him He took out a chicken pot piemy favorite Kleenex made with aloe acopy of People magazine and a carton ofmint chocolate chip ice cream
He propped up our pillows We spentthe day together watching Murphy Brownreruns and luxuriating in thebreathtaking nearness of each other
So of course everyone loves BobThatrsquos because we all know that he is justlike thismdashsensitive lovingcompassionate and adoringmdasheven whenI donrsquot have a cold
Saralee Perel is an award-winning nationallysyndicated columnist Her new book isCracked Nuts amp Sentimental Journeys StoriesFrom a Life Out of Balance To find out morevisit wwwsaraleeperelcom or emailsperelsaraleeperelcom
18 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
50plus Senior News continues to bring important information as well asentertaining articles to the 50+ community We at On-Line Publisherswould like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the
editorial contributors of 50plus Senior News
It is through the varied interestsand considerable talents of ourcontributors and freelance writersthat such a range of informativeand entertaining content isavailable to read each monthThe pages of 50plus Senior Newsare enriched by your contributions
Mike Clark (The Way I See It)
Angelo Coniglio (The Search for Our Ancestry)
Al Goodman (Beyond the Battlefield )
Andrea Gross (Traveltizers)
John Johnston (Social Security News)
Dr Lori (Art and Antiques)
Gloria May (NurseNews)
Clyde McMillan-Gamber (The Beauty in Nature)
Jim Miller (The Savvy Senior)
Victor Parachin (Fragments of History)
Saralee Perel (Such is Life)
Dr Leonard Perry (The Green Mountain Gardener)
Ted Rickard (The Squint-Eyed Senior)
Sy Rosen (Older But Not Wiser)
Walt Sonneville (My 22 Centsrsquo Worth)
Nick Thomas (Tinseltown Talks)
Robert Wilcox (Salute to a Veteran)
Judith Zausner (Creativity Matters)
Thank YouColumnists
Such is Life
Saralee Perel
When a Man Canrsquot Have Food
Bob and Saralee at the diner
The best of Christmases and thehigh point of the feast daymarking the beginning of the
Christian era was the year I got theelectric train An electric train has a lot ofpieces And you can take the pieces apartand put them back together in your ownfashion any old way you want to
The next best part of Christmas wascousin-visiting Here the cousinsmdashalmostall male and within a couple years of myown agemdashbecame real people not justthe last or next wearer of hand-me-downldquoSunday bestrdquo
They were here in person kids I couldplay with bringing with them the cold-fresh of December into our second-floorapartment
Gift inspection was the first order ofbusiness for visiting cousins Even beforehellos it was ldquoWhad-ja-getrdquomdashall oneword Without waiting for a responsethis was followed by ldquoWhad-else-ja-getrdquo
The year of the electric train was atriumph of familial snobberyQuestioning never got past the firstldquowhad-ja-getrdquo Instantly four cousinswere on hands and knees takingeverything apart to rearrange it revisingit to anything but the drearilysymmetrical layout plotted by Lionel
There was never enough track ofcourse There never would bemdashnot forthe fledgling empire builders who werealready looking down the hall to thedining room wondering how manypieces and how many Christmases itwould take to get there
There was one other Christmas giftthat even among my cousins wouldsquash the ldquowhad-ja-getsrdquo If you got anErector Set you simply pointed at thebox
You tried not to look too superioracting as though lavish gifts were an
everyday thingwith you Youmight beinterrupted byyour auntinsisting youtry on ldquoat leastthe jacketrdquofrom theSunday outfither son hadfinallyoutgrown But the moment was stillyours
The Erector Set consisted entirely ofparts Nothing was put together in thefirst place hundreds of metal pieces steelwheels nuts and boltsmdashendlesspossibilities for both construction andeventual dismembermentmdashand theruination of hundreds of vacuumcleaners
(My Aunt Ella used to claim that theErector Set people were subsidized by theHoover people But then Aunt Ella alsoclaimed that opening an umbrellaindoors made the roof leak and onerainy spring she turned out to be rightabout that)
One year a cousin we visited got anIrish Mail This was a sidewalk vehiclethat you steered with your feet andpropelled by working a handlebar backand forth
It was really a neat machine and onceyou got the rhythm of it you could workup some real speedmdashplenty enough tobecome a pedestrian hazard and getyelled at
But the Irish Mail was expensive andthus unheard of in his neighborhood soit simply had to be ldquodorkyrdquo which meantit was soon abandoned and left in a darkcorner of the cousinrsquos basement It was agift from the other side of the family an
uncle bymarriage wholived in a swellapartmentbuilding thatdidnrsquot allowkids
There was asuper-deluxemodel of theErector Set thatactually had a
miniature steam engine with it None ofus cousins had one but there was anonly child named Arnold who lived in afirst-floor apartment down the blockwho did
The engine would have made a lot offriends for Arnold who could have usedsome help in that department since henot only had steel-rimmed glasses butwore braces too
But his mother wouldnrsquot let anybody
play with it because it was too dangerousSo we kept pushing Arnold into snowbanks or bushes for all the next year untilhe and his steam engine finally moved tothe suburbs
Eventually the cousins went separateways Some uncles became prosperousand relocated to airier neighborhoodsToday the children of the cousins andthe cousins of the cousins donrsquot evenknow one another
Which is a pity really If all thecousins chipped in we could get theextra track for the train and the ErectorSet with the miniature steam engineThen wersquod get together again and makeall those nifty things that are pictured onthe lids of the boxes
A collection of Ted Rickardrsquos family-funessays is titled Anything Worth Knowing ILearned from the Grandkids It is nowavailable in paperback on Amazoncom
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Cousins for Christmas
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Artist Shares 100 Faces 100 StoriesPhotographer Molly Kraybillrsquos
display on aging ldquoOne Hundredrdquowill be on display in the Harvest ViewGallery of Landis Homes from 430to 830 pm through Jan 15
A 2009 graduate of LancasterMennonite High School Kraybillgraduated in 2013 from EasternMennonite University inHarrisonburg Va with a degree inphotography and digitalcommunications
The ldquoart of agingrdquo took on newmeaning for Kraybill whophotographed women ages 1 to 100
for her senior art show titled ldquoOneHundredrdquo
ldquolsquoOne Hundredrsquo is an explorationof the female experience of agingrdquosays Kraybill ldquoI photographed onefemale for every age 1 through 100and asked each one the samequestion lsquoWhat do you like aboutyour agersquo
ldquoThe result is a colorful visualjourney through the wisdom painand joy that aging brings Frombraces to wrinkles from the simpledelights of being a kindergartner tothe losses of older age I have found
that age is something to be celebratedembraced and most importantlynothing to be ashamed ofrdquo
For Kraybill talking with theparticipants shed new light on aging
ldquoThey made me realize that Ishouldnrsquot be scared of the futurerdquo saidKraybill ldquoIt makes me appreciateliving in the moment
ldquoIrsquom excited to agerdquoLandis Homes is located at 1001
E Oregon Road Lititz Moreinformation is available atwwwlandishomesorg or by calling(717) 381-3550
Pumpkin ContestCelebrates Creativity
Lancaster native Molly Kraybill currently lives inWashington DC where she teaches digital art
in a public elementary school
Residents staff and localvolunteers at Garden Spot Villagerecently teamed up for the first-ever on-campus ldquoPack-A-Paloozardquoto benefit Operation ChristmasChild a project of SamaritanrsquosPurse an international Christianrelief and evangelismorganization
The group packed 120 red-and-green holiday-themedshoeboxes with school and craftsupplies toys toothbrushes andtoothpaste and other items Theboxes will be distributed to needychildren overseas
In addition to the boxespacked at Pack-A-Palooza GardenSpot Village distributed another 100boxes to individual residents forpacking Packers included a personal
note of encouragement in each boxSamaritanrsquos Purse has run
Operation Christmas Child each yearsince 1993
First place ndash The Carousel created bythe St Annersquos receptionist office
Second place ndash The Popcorn Bucket(SARC cinema) created by the first-floor
nursing staff Third place ndash The GumballMachine created by the
admissions and social work team
After the votes were compiled thewinners of the annual St AnnersquosRetirement Community pumpkin-decorating contest were announced at thecommunityrsquos annual Halloween party
The winners were
Volunteers Barbara SlowthowerShirley Fulton and Therese Hodson sortcrayons and other supplies to be packedinto shoeboxes for Operation ChristmasChild during the recent Pack-A-Palooza
event at Garden Spot Village
GSV Hosts First On-CampusPack-A-PaloozaThe Garden Spot Village holiday train
room celebrating its 10th anniversary thisyear is open to the public from 130 to 4pm on Saturdays through Dec 27
Even repeat visitors will find lots ofnew highlights on both O-gauge andHO-gauge layouts
The O-gauge layout features a hobocamp Sunoco Oil siding many detailedstructures and LED lighting A newLionel Legacy remote control systemmakes it possible to run five trains atonce
Now visitors can push a button tomove workers around a control towerand operate a sawmill with a conveyor-belt log loader
These new features are in addition toan operating freight station coal loadergas station and water tower
Visitors will also see a 15-foot earlyhandcrafted Lionel O-gauge circus train
This year club members can operatemuch of the HO-gauge display through
a computer or smart phone The displaynow features more detailed roadcrossings with crossing gates that raiseand lower with flashing lights andringing bells
Visitors will still be able to get anengineerrsquos-eye view from the engine ofone of the trains on a 55-inch wallmonitor
Garden Spot Village is located at 433S Kinzer Ave Admission is freedonations are accepted For informationand directions call (717) 355-6000
Garden Spot Village Train Clubmembers Mike Lanyon left and
Mike ldquoFitzrdquo Fitzgerald
Holiday Train Room Open to Public
because I eventually got him into ittoordquo
Leh began to study antiques learningfrom older people hersquod meet at the fleamarkets who would show him what tolook for and what wasnrsquot worth it
From there he gained an interest inblue-decorated stoneware which hefound more interesting than bottles aseach was handmade and uniquelydecorated
ldquoI learned at some point that diversityis goodrdquo he said ldquoI got into all avenuesof antiquing buying painted furnitureiron glass pottery oil paintings basketsand chinardquo
While he works full-time as asalesman estimator Leh has filled hisweekends running to different auctionsHe still loves variety but he keeps asharp eye out for his favorite blue crocks
He looks for ones with specialdecorations Tulips and other floraldesigns are most common with fruitfalling as a close second and birds as athird The rarest finds have moons catsor dogs
Leh has close to 100 crocks in hispersonal collection and said he canrsquot evenbegin to count the bottles No matterhow many he gets he keeps his findslocal
His fascination with history pushedhim to sell his home and move inSeptember to a 1798 stone house builtby Thomas Pettit the son of a countyfounder
The architecture is unparalleled Lehsaid There are seven fireplaces thickwindow boxes and original chair railsand hardwood floors through the home
The house was added to the NationalRegister of Historic Places in 1983 It isthe perfect environment for Lehrsquosnumerous treasures now displayed andincorporated into the housersquos deacutecor
ldquoI just love historyrdquo he said ldquoIt makes
perfect sense for me to have a place likethis to fill with the items I am sofascinated withrdquo
While antiques became a huge part ofLehrsquos life he slowly made it a familyaffair His father bought a home inupstate New York that was built in 1894and together they decorated it withperiod items that fit the theme of thehome
Over the years his fatherrsquos collectiongrew and he started selling things withhis son sharing a booth at a localantique mart Soon they had two boothsand eventually three The younger Lehno longer has a booth but his father stillruns one out of Easton Pa
A lot of the antiques Leh tries to sellare higher-end items that can sit too longat a local market He finds better luck
sending those to auctionsVisiting one is an experience he
saidldquoItrsquos the people itrsquos the food itrsquos
the triprdquo he said ldquoTherersquos not anauction I donrsquot go to where I donrsquot
know peoplerdquoAlthough antiquing can be expensive
it doesnrsquot have to be Leh saidHersquos bought many things for more
than $10000 including a LancasterCounty farm table he bought thissummer
But there are a variety of levels atwhich people can get involved headded
Every year he goes to the BaltimoreBottle Show where he sees many kidsgetting started at the same age he didSome of them walk in with $5 and leavewith 10 bottles ready to start acollection they can build on
Many of them can even specialize incertain bottles such as medicine bottlesor soda and beer bottles
ldquoMy problem was I specialized ineverythingrdquo he said laughing
Leh also finds value not necessarily inthe expensive items but in the ones thatare the most unusual
ldquoWhat they were wherever they camefrom what they were used formdashthosestories are what interest merdquo Leh said
Early Pennsylvania settlers brought alittle bit of nature into their own homeshe said painting furniture pottery andother decorations
ldquoThose are some of my favoriteitemsrdquo he said ldquoAt one point they wereall close to someonersquos heart And I liketo think I can appreciate them nowrdquo
Please note submissions must be received bythe 10th of the month prior to insertion
Submissions will be included as space permits
For more information or to submit your happenings email Megan Joyce at mjoyceonlinepubcom or mail to
50plus Senior NewsMegan Joyce
3912 Abel Drive Columbia PA 17512
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TREASURE from page 1
Some of Lehrsquos antique bottlecollection including figural
bitters bottles historical flasksand early medicine bottles
Back row from left Gaudy Dutch cup andplate Rabbitware plate Leeds plate Centerfrom left eagle butter print pewter master
salt seated Redware dog and cow butter print
Leh acquired this local farm table(circa 1820) in summer 2014
22 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
Lancaster County
Calendar of EventsCocalico Senior Association ndash (717) 336-7489Dec 12 10 am ndash Music with Sandy HeiseyDec 18 10 am ndash Compass Mark Program on ProvisionsDec 24 9 am ndash Christmas Party
Columbia Senior Center ndash (717) 684-4850Dec 3 1015 am ndash Christmas BingoDec 11 10 am ndash Christmas Special Quarryville
Presbyterian SingersDec 30 1015 am ndash New Yearrsquos Eve Party and Luncheon
Elizabethtown Area Senior Center ndash (717) 367-7984 Dec 4 10 am ndash Radio City Christmas Show VideoDec 10 10 am ndash Bingo Buddies with PreschoolDec 15 1030 am ndash Christmas Activity and Craft
Lancaster House North Happy Hearts Club SeniorCenter ndash (717) 299-1278Tuesdays 1 pm ndash Varied ActivitiesThursdays noon ndash Pinochle
Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center ndash (717) 299-3943Dec 10 930 am ndash Haircuts and ManicuresDec 12 930 am ndash Holiday Music with InstrumentsDec 24 930 am ndash Holiday Program with Santa Claus
Lancaster Rec Senior Center ndash (717) 392-2115 ext 147Dec 12 915 am ndash Benefits of POADec 18 9 am ndash Christmas PartyDec 24 1030 am ndash Baking and Decorating Christmas
Cookies
Lititz Senior Center ndash (717) 626-2800Dec 3 10 am ndash Ice Cream Social with Lancashire HallDec 10 10 am ndash Children from Owl Hill Learning
Center VisitDec 24 10 am ndash Christmas Party and Music
Luis Munoz Marin Senior Center ndash (717) 295-7989Dec 9 10 am ndash Memory Box ProjectDec 11 10 am ndash Crafty Gift Ideas for GrandchildrenDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party
Millersville Senior Center ndash (717) 871-9600Mondays and Fridays 9 am ndash Healthy Steps in Motion
ExerciseDec 19 10 am ndash Cookie ExchangeDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Music with Penn Manor Chorus
Next Gen Senior Center ndash (717) 786-4770Dec 8 930 am ndash Holiday Craft CenterpiecesDec 18 1015 am ndash Smith Middle School SingersDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party
Rodney Park Happy Hearts Club Senior Center ndash(717) 393-7786 Tuesdays noon ndash Pinochle Wednesdays 1 pm ndash Varied Activities Thursdays noon ndash Bingo
Community Programs Free and open to the public
Support Groups Free and open to the public
Dec 3 7 to 815 pmAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupWillow Lakes Outpatient Center212 Willow Valley Lakes Drive Willow Street(717) 464-9365
Dec 8 10 to 11 amAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6076jmortongardenspotvillageorg
Dec 18 noonBrain Tumor Support GroupLancaster General Health Campus Wellness Center2100 Harrisburg Pike Lancaster(717) 626-2894
Dec 22 2 to 3 pmParkinsonrsquos Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6259jshaffergardenspotvillageorg
Dec 24 6 to 8 pmEpilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania SupportGroupLancaster General HospitalStager Room 5555 N Duke St Lancaster(800) 887-7165 ext 104
Saturdays in December 130 to 4 pmTrain Room Holiday Open HouseGarden Spot Village Train Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6000
Dec 1 6 pmRed Rose Singles MeetingHossrsquos Steak amp Sea House100 W Airport Road Lititz(717) 406-6098
Dec 7 3 pmPublic Singing of Handelrsquos MessiahGrace Lutheran Church517 N Queen St Lancaster(717) 397-2748
Dec 14 9 am to 3 pmPennsylvania Music ExpoContinental Inn2285 Lincoln Highway EastLancaster(717) 898-1246wwwrecordcollectorsorg
Dec 19 6 to 9 pmMusic FridaysDowntown Lancaster (717) 341-0028
Senior Center Activities
Library Programs
Lititz Public Library 651 Kissel Hill Road Lititz (717) 626-2255Dec 3 630 pm ndash Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster CountyDec 8 130 to 330 pm Dec 16 6 to 8 pm ndash Scrabble Meet-UpsDec 16 11 am ndash Reel Talk for Everyone The Pianist
If you have an eventyou would like to includeplease email information to mjoyceonlinepubcom for
consideration
Winter is Coming hellipBefore the weather gets too
cold you should protect yourhouse and family from theelements
Here are some essential areas tocheck
Roofbull Look for missing shinglescracked flashing and brokenoverhanging tree limbs
bull Check the chimney for mortardeterioration and loose bricksInspect the underside of the rooffrom the attic for signs of leakage
Exteriorbull Check the foundation for cracksin the concrete or low spots in thesoil where water can accumulateagainst the foundation
bull Examine the caulking in the
siding and around the windowand door trims
Heat
bull Turn on the heating system andensure that the heat is beingdelivered to all outlets
bull Check the filter and change it ifnecessary Keep extra filtersaround so you can change itduring the winter season
www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 23
SONG from page 17
developing and refining ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo over several weeks and thenput it away
More than a year later in April 1941Berlin and film director Mark Sandrichwere working on a new movie HolidayInn when Berlin realized it would be theperfect forum for his Christmas song
On the Paramount Studios set wasWalter Scharf a staff music arrangerassigned to Berlin His task was to turnBerlinrsquos tunes into full-fledged orchestralnumbers
Scharf remembers Berlin tapping outldquoWhite Christmasrdquo on a piano Berlin
only had two years of formal schoolingand never learned to read or write musicScharf recalls Berlinrsquos first performance asa ldquovery roughrdquo rendition
Bing Crosby who overheard Berlinplaying the piece was not impressedCrosby a devout Catholic wantedldquoWhite Christmasrdquo removed from thefilm because he thought it would furthersecularize Christmas which he felt shouldbe a religious season
It was Scharf who eased Crosbyrsquosconcern telling the singer he thoughtldquoWhite Christmasrdquo would turn out wellReportedly Crosby rolled his eyes saying
ldquoI hope sordquoHoliday Inn opened in New York on
Aug 4 1942 It featured Bing Crosby asa singer and Fred Astaire as a dancerWhile Berlin was ecstatic andenthusiastic the reviewers barely noticedor mentioned the production
Before long however the song ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo was becoming a hit Themovie won an Oscar for Best Song in1943 and was also nominated for BestScoring of a Musical Picture and BestOriginal Story
Because the country was in the darkestdays of World War II many welcomed
this sentimental reminder of home As aresult Crosbyrsquos recording of ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo has sold more than 30 millionrecords
Crosby was amazed at the publicresponse to the song As a member of theUSOrsquos traveling ensemble he was askedby troops serving in World War II to singldquoWhite Christmasrdquo no matter what timeof year it was
More than 150 different performerswho run the entire musical gamut haverecorded this piece Crosbyrsquos version alonewas listed as the all-time top single by TheGuinness Book of World Records
asset to the giftedSuper achievers frequently are driven
to succeed to escape their ldquoBlack Dogrdquo asWinston Churchill described his owndark moods Those who have beenafflicted with psychiatric maladies includeAbraham Lincoln Sir Isaac NewtonNoah Webster Samuel Johnson Ludwigvan Beethoven Charles Darwin ErnestHemingway Walt Whitman Edgar AllanPoe and Herman Melville
If todayrsquos medications had sedatedtheir psyches would they have been lessdriven to achieve
Crossword puzzles have long served asa choice for those who seek mentalstimulation Now the trend is towardcomputer games AARP has free gameson their website wwwaarporg
For Einstein theorizing may havebeen his equivalent of a computer gameBut he benefited also by playing theviolin to exercise his brain
In 1890 William James in his ThePrinciples of Psychology theorized thatldquoorganic matter especially nerve tissueseems endowed with a very extraordinarydegree of plasticityrdquo
For 50 years that hypothesis wasignored The conventional scientificwisdom held that the brain cannot createneural growth its structure is immutable
Neuroscientists now know throughresearch of neuroplasticity that the brainis capable throughout a lifetime ofstrengthening and creating neuralconnections adapting and reorganizingfollowing injury illness or behavioralalterations
Experiment with ways in which youcan be the gatekeeper of your brainrsquosrehabilitation What is your choice
computer games violin lessons bridgechess painting portraits or landscapes ormaybe crossword puzzles
As with the selection of anantidepressant medication we may haveto try several to find which works bestfor usWalt Sonneville a retired market-researchanalyst is the author of My 22 Centsrsquo WorthThe Higher-Valued Opinion of a SeniorCitizen and A Musing Moment MeditativeEssays on Life and Learning books ofpersonal-opinion essays free of partisan andsectarian viewpoints Contact him atwaltsonnevilleverizonnet
MIND from page 14
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This is not an all-inclusive list of agencies and providers These advertisers are eager to provide additional information about their services
If you are planning to visit a relativeor friend in a nursing home over theholidays follow these suggestions to
help ensure positive interactions
General Tipsbull Call ahead to the unit where the personresides to find out the best time of day tovisit Plan to visit when you are notrushed for time
bull Bring something with you flowers and avase a photo album a magazine ornewspaper a guestbook for visitors tosign a favorite music CD or a specialfood treat (Check first with staff whetherthe person has any diet restrictions)
bull Position yourself at eye level face toface Ensure you are close enough andspeaking loudly enough that the person
can adequately see and hear you
bull Actively listen to what the person has totell you Express interest in their dailyactivities and allow them to vent theirfeelings about their situation
bull Encourage reminiscing (ldquoRememberwhen helliprdquo) This stimulates the mind andevokes pleasant feelings
bull Tell some jokes or a funny true story orbring in a humorous video to watchtogether
bull If conversation is difficult or impossibleshare news about family friends andcurrent events read aloud or listen tomusic together Sit in the lobby andpeople-watch And learn to becomecomfortable with silence
bull Check the recreational activitiesschedule for special events andaccompany the person you visit to one ofthem
bull Telephone between visits if you canrsquot getin as often as yoursquod like
Ideas for Activitiesbull Watch home movies or rent a favoritemoviemdashperhaps a holiday classic
bull Decorate the room bring in pictures acalendar a sun-catcher for the window aplant special knickknacks or a seasonaldecoration
bull Share a project such as sorting throughfamily photos Look through picturebooks or albums that reflect past interests
bull Write a letter to someone special
bull Play a card game or board game
bull Play a musical instrument
bull Fill out forms such as weekly menustogether
bull Write or tape a family history
bull Make a family collage out of photos
bull Give a manicure apply makeup or sethair
bull Give a hand or foot massage
bull Bring your pet in to visit (find out thefacilityrsquos policy first)
bull Bring children or grandchildren withyou
Lisa M Petsche is a clinical social worker andfreelance writer specializing in eldercare issues
Health Matters
Lisa M Petsche
Make the Holidays a Little BrighterVisit a Care Facility
Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community625 Robert Fulton Highway bull Quarryville PA 17566717-786-7321bull 888-786-7331 bull wwwquarryvillecom
Total AL andor PC Beds 45Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private NoPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease NoEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes
Health Fee-for-Service Available NoAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care NoSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments Quarryville assists inmaintaining independence andpreserving dignity in a safe and secureenvironment
The listings with a shaded background have additional information about their center in a display advertisement in this edition
Assisted Living ResidencesPersonal Care Homes
This is not an all-inclusive list of agencies and providers These advertisers are eager to provide additional information about their services
Pleasant View Retirement Community544 North Penryn Road bull Manheim PA 17545717-665-2445 bull wwwpleasantviewrcorg
Total AL andor PC Beds 96Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private YesPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted YesShort-term Lease NoEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit YesPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes
Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments Three-year private payspending Maintain independence in anenriching and supportive environmentnow offering respite stays
St Annersquos Retirement Community3952 Columbia Avenue West Hempfield Township PA 17512717-285-6112 bull wwwstannesrcorg
Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private NoPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted YesShort-term Lease NoEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit MinimalPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes
Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care NoSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted Pending ApprovalPets Permitted YesComments Select rooms currentlyavailable Call for details
If you would like to be featuredon this important page please contact
your account representativeor call (717) 285-1350
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Geraldine (Jeri) Kopf was a nativeof Lancaster who kept herself inshape through her love of
playing sports So when the Womenrsquos Army Corps
(WAC) was formed in World War II shefelt ready to enlist in September 1943and serve her country The fact that shehad a strong background in stenographydidnrsquot hurt
Having women in the Army was verycontroversial at the time But she wasdetermined to go And she was soon onher way to basic training at DaytonaBeach Fla Did she have a tough time inbasic
ldquoNo not at allrdquo she laughs ldquoTheygave us the same training they gave theguys and because of all the sports I hadplayed I was ready for it I enjoyed everyminute of itrdquo
She was then sent to MacDill Field inTampa and was assigned to Headquarters
Company where shehandled public relationsfor the base
ldquoAt MacDill pilotswere being trained to flythe B-26 mediumbomberrdquo she says ldquoIt wassuch an unstable planethat an unbelievablenumber of planes werebeing lost In one 30-daytraining period 15 planescrashed leading to thecatchphrase lsquoA plane aday in Tampa Bayrsquordquo
Fortunately they soonsolved that by adding 6feet of wingspan andupgrading the engines
ldquoThe other bigexcitementrdquo she says ldquowas meeting DonScott who was to become my futurehusband He was a member of the base
band who played all theinstruments as needed Healso had a wonderful voiceand was gifted with perfectpitch
ldquoWe got engaged beforeI shipped out to thePentagon and he went tothe Pacific where he andthe band played at basesthroughout the Pacific
ldquoAt the Pentagon I wasastonished to be put incharge of the OverseasConference Room where Iworked daily with theArmy Chief of StaffGeneral of the ArmyGeorge C Marshall andlater with General of the
Army Dwight D Eisenhower when hebecame Army chief of staff Officiallythe Overseas Conference Room didnrsquot
exist because everything that went inthere was absolutely top secret
ldquoThe room had a thick carpet of deepred with a massive mahogany table andmaps of military facilities around theworld lining the walls My job was to seethat the room was kept in perfect shapeand to manage all contacts with seniorofficers around the world
ldquoWhere messages were to be encodedI arranged that through the Signal CorpsAnd I kept copies of everything that wassaid by anyone and decided for actionLater I saw that copies were then sent toeach general in the meetingrdquo
How did she get selected for such animportant post
ldquoI havenrsquot the slightest ideardquo she saysldquoBut you know the Army They donrsquotexplain what they do They tell you whatyoursquore going to do and you just do itrdquo
What about that call from WinstonChurchill when he shared his
Churchill Told Her How Sorry He Wasto Learn of FDRrsquos Death
Robert D Wilcox
Salute to a Veteran
Pvt 1st Class GeraldineKopf at MacDill Field
Tampa in 1943
Are You ReadingJoin the 2015 One Book One Community campaign by reading
Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline
85 libraries in Berks Dauphin LancasterLebanon Perry and York counties and theircommunity partners present the regionalreading campaign
Visit wwwobocorgor your library to learn more
Read the book duringDecember and January andattend free library programsand discussions in February
Thank You VolunteersOn-Line Publishers Inc and 50plus
Senior News would like to extend aheartfelt thank-you to all of theindividual and senior group volunteerswho donated their time and efforts atour 2014 50plus EXPOs and theVeteransrsquo Expo amp Job Fair
Because of your assistance we wereable to bring the contents and themission of 50plus Senior News to life forthe residents of Central Pennsylvania
www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 9
Itrsquos our mission to ensure a better quality of life both for our clientsand their families We provide companion personal andspecialized dementia care so you can enjoy living independently athome or as a resident in a facility setting We are honored to beguiding and educating our veterans on benefits available to off-setthe cost of home care We are an approved provider with the Officeof Long Term Living Waiver Programs and the Lebanon VA MedicalCenter Call today for your FREE in-home meeting
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condolences over President Rooseveltrsquospassing Did she expect to be talkingwith a famous man like that
With a little smile she says ldquoNotreally but most of the people I talkedwith regularly were among our mostimportant generals and admirals Andwhen the prime minister called Ienjoyed only a few words with himbefore passing him on to GeneralMarshallrdquo
By January 1946 she was a sergeantand her hitch was over All WACs wereasked to reenlist but she and her fianceacutewere discharged on the same day Jan18 1946 and shortly thereafter weremarried in St Johnrsquos Lutheran Church inLancaster She became Mrs Geraldine(Jeri) Scott and embarked on awonderful 58 years of married life
The Scotts settled down to live inLancaster And she immersed herself in awide range of community activities Oneclose to her heart was serving asexecutive director of the LancasterChapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society
There she came up with the idea of aReadathon during which children wouldldquosolve the mystery of MSrdquo by readingbooks for credit WGAL-TV filmed theskit through which the program waspresented to the local children
That film was sent to the national MSheadquarters who found the film soinspiring that they adopted theReadathon as a national programsending copies of the film to MSchapters across the US
In addition to all her other activitiesin the community in 1991 Scott startedan art gallery that she still runs today
However when asked what she thinkstoday about having actually talked withWinston Churchill so many years agoshe says with a grin ldquoAt that time Ididnrsquot think of it as something sodifferent from what I did every day Butnow I more strongly think of it as aremembrance to be truly cherishedrdquo
Colonel Wilcox flew a B-17 bomber inEurope in World War II
Senior Art Exhibit WinnersAnnounced
The Lancaster County Office ofAging is pleased to announce thewinners in the 21st Annual Senior ArtExhibit The artworks were displayed atthe Lancaster General OutpatientPavilion Oct 21ndash24
Local art professionals judged theexhibit which consisted of works inwatercolor oil pastels acrylicsphotography and mixed media
The winners are
Watercolorbull First ndash Beverly Felter Pretty Pinkbull Second ndash MarjorieManinger Pumpkin Patch
bull Third ndash John Kimmich Bridge on LogCabin Road
Photographybull First ndash Donald Frey Havanabull Second ndash William Lau Paisley Patternsbull Third ndash Tony Harnish Rockford
Pastelbull First ndash Helena Dueck Mother andSon
bull Second ndash Herb Ackerman Venicebull Third ndash Thomas Santosusso Summer
Acrylicsbull First ndash Peggy Stoll Poppinessbull Second ndash Robert Davenport CoveredBridge
bull Third ndash Larry Hostetter The Lost isFound
Oilbull First ndash Beverly Felter Still Life withCrook No 2
bull Second ndash Sylvia Goodling Cherriesand Cream
bull Third ndash Julie Zourides HomewardBound
Mixed Mediabull First ndash Janet Ray Boys Growing UpCirca 1945
bull Second ndash Herb Ackerman 3Generations
bull Third ndash Dottie Ezard Bluebirds
Peoplersquos Choice Award ndash JosephCaranella for his acrylic The Host
Never Miss Another Issue
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10 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
LANCASTER COUNTY
EMPLOYERS NEED YOU
For more job listings call theLancaster County Office of Aging
at (717) 299-7979or visit
wwwcolancasterpauslanco_aging
Lancaster County Office of Aging150 N Queen Street Suite 415
Lancaster PA
BELL rINGErS ndash TPLocal organization needs to fill temporary positions for passive solicitation of donations at a variety of
locations during the holiday season Must pass background check be able to stand for extended periods
and have reliable transportation
Are you looking for a new activity to enrich your life An activity that would also help an older person continue to live in the communityThe volunteer opportunities available at Lancaster County Office of Aging are diverse offer flexibility and require a minimal time commitment As a volunteer you can choose to provide a consumer with hands-on help with laundry grocery shopping or cleaning You can also provide socialization as
a phone pal or friendly visitor There are also several specialized programs for volunteers through our agency They include the volunteer ombudsman and APPRISE volunteer programs Volunteers are also invited to participate in several special events during the year distribution of donated chicken barbecue dinners and the Christmas
holiday programFor more information about any of these opportunities and others contact Bev Via volunteer coordinator at (717) 299-7979 or
agingcolancasterpaus Becoming an Office of Aging volunteer will allow you to change the life of an older personmdashand your lifemdashwith the investment of a few hours each month
COMPANIONCArEGIvEr ndash PT
Community-based firm is seeking
persons to help seniors live
enriching lives safely at home
Assist with daily duties including
cleaning cooking bathing
grooming shopping reading etc
Must have valid driverrsquos license
and reliable vehicle for transport
SN11003602
HOrTICULTUrE SPECIALIST ndash PT
Local resortconference center needs
persons to maintain grounds and
public areas by assisting with planting
trimmingpruning shrubstrees
mulching watering raking leaves
general lawn maintenance and snow
removal Need one to three monthsrsquo
related experience or training
SN11001904
EOE
vIEw OUr JOB LIST
We list other jobs on the Web at
wwwcolancasterpaus
lanco_aging To learn more about
applying for the 55+ Job Bank
and these jobs call the
Employment Unit at
(717) 299-7979SN-GEN03
SN11006301Age 55 or over Unemployed The 55+ Job Bank is one ofthree services offered by Employment Unit at the Office ofAging
Jobs are matched with those looking for work Based on anevaluation of your skills and abilities we can match you with aposition needed by a local employer Some employers arespecifically looking for older workers because of the reliabilityand experience they bring to the workplace There is a mix offull-time and part-time jobs covering all shifts requiringvarying levels of skill and experience and offering a wide rangeof salaries
The other services available through the Office of Aging arethe Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)and the regularly scheduled Job Search Workshops
mdash Volunteer Opportunities mdash
Job
Opportunities
Ihave been known to say that justbecause something is old doesnrsquotmean it is automatically valuable I
have junk in my house my grandmotherhad junk in her house hellip sometimes itrsquosjust older junk
With those sage words ofwisdom offered to the masses here aresome creative ideas about what to dowith those keepsakes that you just canrsquotpart with but you donrsquot want to storeaway in a plastic tub for the rest of yourlife
Objects that have some value to youon some level but that really wonrsquot makea big difference when it comes to cashingin are the objects that are the topic ofthis particular column
Repurposing is very popularnow There are more people seeking outantiques and thrift-store items in order toreuse or recycle them than people whojust want to collect for collectingrsquos
sake Be sure youonly repurpose thoseobjectsthat really are notvaluable
Of course youdonrsquot want torepurpose thatChippendale sidetable or a Picassodrawing so get itchecked out beforeyou move aheadOnce youknow that you havea low-valueobject consider some creative ideas
Piecing Up the PlatesPlates can be among some of the most
inexpensive collectibles that nearlyeveryone has hanging around the houseattic or yard sale Vintage decorative
floral plates can be usedat parties and even givenaway to guests as favorsThey really spruce up abuffet line block partyor family get-together
Look around yourgrandmarsquos auntrsquos andneighborrsquos cupboardsand see if you can spotany plates I have somechipped yet colorfulexamples from the1970s hanging aroundmy cabinets that wouldbe prime examples for
this projectSome creative craft aficionados
have taken such plates broken them intopieces and used them in craft projectsJust break the inexpensive plates into 2-to 4-inch pieces and then use them asyou would tiles
Some of the most popular repurposingobjects for old plates are refrigeratormagnets Just simply stick an adhesive-backed magnet to the back of your platepiece
Some damaged or chipped plates havebeen recycled into a decorative concreteframe around the kidsrsquo sandbox or kiddiepool area They will look great stuccoedor glued onto wooden birdhousesgarden jardinieres or birdbathsand trivets
Some folks have used broken platesas walkways leading to a garden shed orpool house These are some great ways touse those damaged and not-so-valuable floral plates and keep thememories too
Picking Up JewelryDamaged jewelry or fancy buttonsmdash
particularly cheap pieces of costumejewelry that can no longer be repaired or
Cool Ideas for the Not-so-Valuables
Art and Antiques by Dr Lori
Lori Verderame
Photo courtesy staff of wwwDrLoriVcom
Vintage china or mismatchedplates with minor damage are
often repurposed
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And so much more
Silent OvationI purse my lipsmdashmy cheeks widenjaw stiffensnostrils flarebrow scoresneck braceseyebrows blendhands clenchas if willpowerand taught muscles alonecould plug the wall and hold back the deep seaBut eyes slowly fill spilltears betray what lies unfathomedWhat assails my earspours over my heartrsquotil it tremblesCrumbles
Musicflows across my mindslides under invisible barriersvibrates faint chordsstirs tension
A bugler plays ldquoTapsrdquomdasha lyrist soothes with psalmsmdasha choir declares Messiahrsquos ldquoHallelujahrdquomdashorchestras play once-defiant ldquoFinlandiardquomdashgold medalists glow in national anthemrsquos auramdashor a chorus underscores Jean Valjeanrsquos plea ldquoBring Him HomerdquoWithout warningIrsquom tuned and tiedto abiding themesof certain endingstemporal triumphspromising tomorrowsmdashnew secret anniversariesof the heartmdashmy own momentous momentsmarked anointedinfused with tears
Written and submitted by Evelyn Merriam
wornmdashcan be reused and made intoreally cool art objects
Damaged pieces of costume jewelrycan be the source for jewelrypictures by sewing or gluingthe broken pieces onto a piece of velvetfelt or fabric Then the textileis framed as you would a collage
Old broken jewelry or pieces thereofcan be made into a brooch tussymussy or brooch bouquet comprised ofboth fresh flowers and colorful fake-gemstone pins in the shape of flowers
Country music star MirandaLambert carried a brooch bouquet ather country-themed wedding It is acool union of vintage and Victorian
fresh and fauxSome pieces of costume jewelry are
valuable so be sure to check out thevalue with an appraisal before you starttaking apart the jewelry pieces that arestill intact However the damagedpieces are fair game for you crafters outthere
Celebrity PhD antiques appraiser authorand award-winning TV personality Dr Lorihosts antiques appraisal events worldwideDr Lori is the star appraiser on Discoverychannelrsquos TV show AuctionKings Visit wwwDrLoriVcomwwwFacebookcomDoctorLori LoriVerderame at Google+ or call (888) 431-1010
12 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
www50plusExpoPAcom(717) 285-1350 bull (717) 770-0140 bull (610) 675-6240
LANCASTER COUNTY
May 14 20159 am ndash 2 pm
Millersville UniversityMarauder Court
21 South George StreetMillersville
16th Annual
CHESTER COUNTY
Date and location tobe determined
Please watch website for updates
12th Annual
DAUPHIN COUNTY
April 2 20159 am ndash 2 pmHershey Lodge325 University Drive
Hershey
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Traveltizers Travel Appetizers Stories that Whet the Appetite for Travel
By Andrea Gross
Irsquom half-submerged in a luxuriouswhirlpool tub sipping from a glass ofsweet ice wine and looking out the
window at the cascading waters ofHorseshoe Falls the largest of the threefalls that make up Niagara Falls
Over there in the distance is theUnited States Here at the RadissonHotel is Canada
Divided in part by the Niagara Riverthe two countries share the falls withHorseshoe on the Canadian side andAmerican and Bridal Veil falls technicallyin the United States although betterviewed from Canada
Theyrsquore not the tallest falls in theworld but theyrsquore among the mostpowerful and tonight illuminated infestive colors theyrsquore surely the mostbeautiful
Waterfalls wine and a whirlpooltubmdashcould there be a more glorious wayto spend New Yearrsquos Eve I think not buta party is waiting outsidemdashnot just any
party but one of the grandest in Canadaand the only one thatrsquos televised fromcoast to coast
In short ldquoItrsquos Canadarsquos answer toTimes Squarerdquo says Niagara Falls MayorJim Diodati
My husband and I don our parkasmdashDecember weather in Niagara typicallyranges from the low 20s to the mid-30smdashand set out for Queen VictoriaPark
Itrsquos not far from the hotel and as we
walk along the path bordering the fallswersquore surrounded by trees sparkling withmore than a million lights and more than100 illuminated displays representingeverything from Noahrsquos ark and an Inuitkayak to humongous Canadian andUnited States flags
By the time we arrive at the parkmusic is blaring from the stage and theplace is packed with revelers Off to theside the Skylon Tower rises 775 feetabove the falls
The circular top which resembles aspace station is aglow with lights andthe exterior glass-enclosed elevator calledthe ldquoYellow Bugrdquo streaks up and downferrying visitors to and from therevolving dining room and observationdeck at the top
The countdown begins shortly beforemidnight Eight seven six hellip one TheYellow Bug zooms to the top fireworksexplode from the tower and the crowdroars Then led by the performers onstage everyone begins singing ldquoAuldLang Synerdquo
Niagara Fallsrsquo New Yearrsquos Bash
Niagara Falls consists of three separate waterfallsFrom left American Falls Bridal Veil Falls Horseshoe Falls
Horseshoe Falls is wider than sevenfootball fields and as the water dropsthe distance of a 13-story building itcreates an explosion of mist
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Itrsquos almost 1 am when we head backto the Radisson and we have to run tocatch the Falls Incline Railway before itcloses This saves us the uphill hike fromthe street-level park to the FallsviewTourist Area where the hotels casinoeateries and shops are located
We arrive in our room chilled butthrilled ready to start the new year
The next day we explore more ofNiagararsquos winter offerings
After walking farther along the 3-mileillumination route we warm up amongstthe poinsettias and Christmas cacti at theFloral Showhouse and then make ourway to Journey Behind the Falls anattraction that helps us truly appreciatethe size and splendor of Niagara
Dressed in waterproof ponchos(distributed free at the entrance) weslosh through tunnels to emerge 13stories below ground level at the pointwhere Horseshoe Falls crashes into theLower Niagara River
Wersquore showered with mist as theequivalent of more than 1 millionbathtubs full of water rush over the fallsevery hour traveling at a speed of 25mph (During the winter the lowerobservation deck is closed but therersquosdrama and moisture aplenty on theupper deck)
Although itrsquos possible to see all threefalls from the ground-level walkway wetake a helicopter ride in order to betterunderstand the arearsquos geography From up
high we can see how the Niagara Riverwhich begins in Lake Erie and flowsnorth into Lake Ontario divides as itcircles around Goat Island
The southern side plummets over acliff to form Horseshoe Falls while thenorthern side leads to American Falls andBridal Veil Falls These two smaller fallsare in turn separated from each other bythe much smaller landmass of LunaIsland
Finally since the Niagara Peninsula isone of the top ice-wine-producingregions in the world we visit InniskillinEstate Winery an award-winningproducer of the luxury wine We see thevineyards where harvesting of the frozengrapes has just begun watch a video ofthe production process and sample threedifferent types of ice wine RieslingCabernet Franc and Sparkling
We canrsquot agree on which one we likebest so we splurge on mini-bottles ofeach If we canrsquot make it back to Niagaranext year at least wersquoll be able tocelebrate at homemdashbut it wonrsquot be thesame without the whirlpool tub and themagnificent view of the falls
If you goNiagararsquos Winter Festival of Lights
runs through Jan 12 2015wwwniagaraparkscomwwwradissoncomniagarafallsca
Photos copy Irv Green unless otherwise notedstory by Andrea Gross (wwwandreagrosscom)
Photo courtesy of Winter Festival of Lights
Niagararsquos Winter Festival of Lightsfeatures a Christmas Tree Walk that
extends more than 3 miles
Photo courtesy of Niagara Parks Commission
The Falls are illuminated at night adding tothe festive air of the holiday season
Photo courtesy of Niagara Parks Commission
Fireworks mark the coming of theNew Year during Niagararsquos
New Yearrsquos Eve bash
Photo courtesy of Winter Festival of Lights
A three-story-tall illuminated flag ofCanada welcomes folks from the
United States who make up half of the11 million travelers who visit
Niagara each year
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Racestart10am
LocationLancasterCountyCentralParkPavilion22(KiwanisLodge)
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First three finishers with dogs (any age group) will also receive prizes
Race fees $20 if received by January 8 2015 $25 after January 82015 Only people who pre-register (with payment) by January 8 willhave the option of receiving a t-shirt
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When you were much muchyounger you may havewondered if your mind was
playing tricks Has that monster underyour childhood bed vanished only to bereplaced by other mental quirks alsounsettling as you age Where did I leave my keys The check I wrote a moment ago is not
in sight The envelope in which it is to bemailed is here in front of me I keep hearing the same song over and
over in my mind (a phenomenon calledldquoearwormsrdquo)
You are not losing your mind Theseare mild irritations not alarms Alarmsare triggered when you forget to turn offthe range or you become disoriented asto time or place
That famous painting called TheScream of Nature by Norwegian artistEdvard Munch intrigues us because itportrays how we feel on occasion The
agonized subject inthe painting isclasping his headwith the palms ofhis hands themouth opened intoa large oval thepanicked eyesglancing skyward
He stands on abridge but theartist does notshow to where thebridge leads Whatlies ahead
PerhapsMunchrsquos figuresuffers fromgerontophobiawhich is the irrational fear of aging andwhat lies ahead Symptoms include anyof several apprehensions such as socialisolation inadequate resources and
inability to remainphysically self-sufficient
Most seniors do notexperience that phobiaon a recurring basisYet we are fascinated byMunchrsquos paintingbecause it illustrates arare extreme in ourresponse to anxieties
Seniors like othersexperience normalepisodic bouts ofmelancholy It can besevere temporarily aswhen brought on bydeath of someone inthe family or a friend
Less severe is holiday melancholy wherewe feel excluded from participating withothers in the general merriment
Causes of our dark moods are not
always clear It could be eitherinsufficient or excessive sleep stresstaking or not taking medication orsimply a misdiagnosis
If the melancholy becomes chronicone might be prescribed anantidepressant Some prescriptions workfor some people and not others Patientsreportedly try different antidepressants todetermine which works best Theyrsquorecaught in a casino of choices where theyhope to place the right bet
Severe melancholy or depression hasbeen a characteristic of many of the mostimportant contributors to our culture Ifthese personalities had lived during whatis called the ldquoProzac Generationrdquo wemight have been deprived of their genius
Aristotle concluded that ldquoall men whohave become outstanding in philosophystatesmanship poetry or the arts aremelancholicrdquo He saw melancholy as an
Are You Losing Your Mind
My 22 Centsrsquo Worth
Walt Sonneville
The Scream of Natureby Edvard Munch
please see MIND page 23
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Do you know a 50+ volunteer who gives selflessly to others Tell us what makes him or her
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The NationalAssociation of Watch ampClock Collectorsrsquo(NAWCC) Watch ampClock Museum and theLibrary amp ResearchCenter named Mariettaresident GregoryGerhart Volunteer of theYear Recently Gerhartreceived an award for hisgenerous contribution oftime
Gerhartrsquos uncle a member of theNAWCC introduced him to theassociation more than 40 years agoGerhart has been a member for manyyears and after he retired from theKellogg Company he decided topursue his interest in the NAWCC byvolunteering at the museum
He regularly enjoys greetingworldwide members and visitors
guiding group tours andtaking on various museumgallery projects Gerhartrsquospositive experience nowincludes serving as a part-time gallery attendant
ldquoGreg took it uponhimself to makeimprovements in themuseumrsquos lighting byusing his technicalexperience in rebuildingthe museumrsquos display case
lighting unitsrdquo said Noel Poiriermuseum director
ldquoWith funds from a donor andsupport from the unitsrsquo manufacturerGreg was able to singlehandedlyimprove the experience of ourmuseum visitors by ensuring that theobjects on display are adequatelylighted It simply wouldnrsquot have beenpossible without himrdquo
Greg Gerhart
NAWCC Names Volunteer of the Year
RSVP of the CapitalRegion has named TanyaWest as the LancasterCounty Volunteer of theMonth for December
West has beenvolunteering withLancaster Countyorganizations sinceshortly after movingfrom Erie in the 1960sShe averages 500volunteer hours per year with manyyears significantly higher
West is the epitome ofvolunteerism as a way of life In thepast she served as a volunteer boardmember and officer of a dozennonprofit organizations ranging fromGirl Scouts to 4-H and from brain-injured children to the disabled
West continues to demonstrate hercommitment with eight different
Lancaster Countycommunity organizationsShe currently serves on theboards of Mental HealthAmerica and ContactLancaster Helpline
In addition shevolunteers with Kiwanisand Community ActionProgramrsquos povertysimulationsTanya West is great
example of volunteer service inLancaster County
For information on volunteeropportunities or to submit the name of avolunteer for future recognition emaillancasterrsvpcapregorg or call RSVPrsquosLancaster County office at (717) 847-1539 or the statewide Senior Corps ofPennsylvania hotline toll-free at (800)870-2616
Tanya West
West Chosen as Volunteer of the Month
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Seniors and baby boomers filled the Spooky NookSports complex in Manheim for the 18th annualLancaster County 50plus EXPO in November
The event co-hosted by OLP EvENtS and theLancaster County Office of Aging allowed visitors togather information on a variety of topics enjoyentertainment and attend informative sessions
As attendees gathered for this free one-day eventthey connected with exhibitors there to discuss homeimprovement health and wellness finances retirementcommunities funeral preplanning and more
ldquoI think the best thing about the EXPO at SpookyNook is the visibilityrdquo said Jenny Flamm a MessiahLifeways at Mount Joy County Homes representativeldquoLots of folks stopping to talk and have conversationand even if theyrsquore not particularly ready to make themove today or even tomorrow it will still be in theirmemoryrdquo
The 2014 Lancaster County 50plus EXPO featured aspecial focus on aging in place reflecting most boomersrsquoand seniorsrsquo wishes to age safely and comfortably intheir homes for as long as possible
United Disabilities Services presented a large displayof products available to help adults age in place such aswalk-in bathtubs and showers handrails scooters stairlifts and more
Alison Sprankle BS CMC and Lori BrenizerSmith CTRS MHAED of Good News Consultingpresented seminars on dementia care Listeners learnedwhat to expect as the disease progresses and how tocommunicate more effectively with the afflicted
Free health screenings also assisted guests in
evaluating their stroke risk balance BMI and hearing ldquo[The EXPO] gives the chance for people to ask a
question they may not ask by just coming andknocking on your doorrdquo said Ed Kurek of The GroffsFamily Funeral Home ldquoPeople are willing to ask hereon a one-on-one basis You can then talk to them andgive them some options and I think thatrsquos one goodreason to be hererdquo
As the day continued the crowd grew even larger ldquoI was really surprised at the turnoutrdquo Kurek added
ldquoI wasnrsquot expecting as many [visitors] as there wererdquoOne of those many visitors was Dottie Nikolaus of
Lancaster city who was no stranger to the 50plus EXPO ldquoIrsquove been here before and I really enjoy it I like the
variety of areas such as travel home repair and eventhe end-of-life servicesrdquo she said ldquoThe entertainmentthis year has been excellent toordquo
It was standing-room only when the dayrsquosentertainment kicked off at 10 am The Dutch AppleDinner Theatre performed select songs from theirfinishing 2014 show season and previewed numbersfrom their upcoming 2015 shows including Mid-LifeThe Crisis Continues Les Miseacuterables and Rogers andHammersteinrsquos Oklahoma
Guests enjoyed the vintage- and modern-era Lioneltrain sets that were on display thanks to CoolTrains Infull operation during the course of the EXPO thedisplay comprised three operating tracks eachshowcasing their own train as well as a miniature trainstation gas station convenience stores and tiny carsand trucks
Jerry Mitchell education and outreach specialistfrom the Office of Attorney General used acombination of video presentation and lecture to share
his knowledge on senior scams and how best to protectyour identity and assets from fraudulent activity
Stauffers of Kissel Hill Greenhouse Manager JayUlrich hosted a container-gardening demonstrationUlrich used a mix of annuals and perennials andshowed how to combine textures and colors to create aperfect focal point or accent
Chris Poje 2010 Pa StatE SENiOr idOL winnerserenaded the crowd with renditions of Sinatra andother musical artists from throughout the decades Histake on Lee Greenwoodrsquos ldquoGod Bless the USArdquo gotthe audience to its feet and singing with patriotic pride
That patriotism carried over at the Keystone MilitaryFamilies booth where EXPO attendees donated itemsor cash toward the nonprofitrsquos Stockings for Soldierscollection Each year KMF sends care packages andChristmas stockings to American soldiers serving athome and abroad
Back on stage 2012 Pa StatE SENiOr idOL winnerVickie Kissinger wooed the crowd with a set of smoothand powerful performances
Matt Macis a charismatic song-and-dance performerand a headliner in his own right presented familiartunes from Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Sinatraand other musical greats
Other fun features of the day were the new puttingcontestmdashthe winner took home $100 cashmdashand thefree salon services offered in the Pamper U ZoneGuests paused in their way around the EXPO floor totake advantage of a free haircut manicure or minimassage
The 50plus EXPOs presented by OLP EvENtS willreturn in spring 2015 For more information call(717)-285-1350 or visit www50plusexpopacom
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What do Bing Crosby ElvisPresley Martina McBrideAlvin and the Chipmunks
The Beach Boys Patty Loveless TheOsmonds Perry Como and TheMormon Tabernacle Choir have incommon
The answer They have all sung andrecorded the song ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo
ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo is in fact theworldrsquos most popular Christmas songhaving sold more than 125000000copies It has been recorded in DutchYiddish Japanese and even Swahili
Written by Irving Berlin ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo is a fascinating footnote inAmerican cultural history A Jewishsongwriter wrote a universal bestsellingsong about a day celebrating the birth ofChristianityrsquos founder
Also unusual is the fact that IrvingBerlin did not like the Christmas holidayThat time of year brought back memories
of the tragic death of his infant sonIrving Berlin Jr in December 1928
Berlinrsquos inspiration may have comefrom his being a lonely andnostalgic northeasterntransplant caught in LosAngeles during the holidayseason There the palmtrees and summerliketemperatures in Decembermade him yearn for hismore familiar winter coldweather and snow
Berlinrsquos song originally began with thisintroductory verse
The sun is shiningThe grass is greenThe orange and palm trees swayTherersquos never been such a dayIn Beverly Hills LABut itrsquos December the 24thAnd Irsquom longing to be up north hellip
And then follows the line known andsung all around the planet everyDecember ldquoIrsquom dreaming of a white
Christmas helliprdquo Berlinrsquos labors over this
song took placethroughout a night inJanuary 1940 Whencompleted Berlin wasexcited about his creationdescribing it as a ldquoroundrdquosong his term for thoserare tunes that seemed to
flow from him effortlessly and seamlessly ldquoWe working composers all too often
in the interest of expediency sharpen ourpencils get out that square sheet of paperand become too slickrdquo he later explainedldquoThose forced efforts are lsquosquarersquo songsBut sometimes a song is natural We maystart it to order for a specific scene orshow but our subconscious beings go towork and the song is just thererdquo
On a Monday morning when hecompleted ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo Berlinrushed to his office proclaiming toHelmy Kresa his transcriber ldquoI want youto take down a song I wrote over theweekend Not only is it the best song Iever wrote itrsquos the best song anybody everwroterdquo
Initially skeptical Kresa wrote downthe notes as Berlin sitting at a pianobegan to play the song While Kresalistened and transcribed his skepticismevaporated
ldquoAs he started to sing I knew rightaway that the way he juxtaposed thewarmth of Southern California with thecold snow would make it a hitrdquo Kresarecalled ldquoand when he sang the chorus Iknew it really was the greatest song everwritten I was as thrilled as he wasrdquo
The duo continued working
The Worldrsquos Most Popular Christmas Song
Fragments of History
Victor Parachin
please see SONG page 23
When readers meet me theynever want to talk to meInstead they excitedly look
all around for my husband sayingldquoWherersquos Bobrdquo
Everyone loves Bob But they feelsorry for him because I often make himlook like a doofus (which he is) in mycolumns They look at him with pity andsay ldquoYoursquore such a good sportrdquo
Well Irsquom here to tell you Bob adoresit when I write about him When I donrsquotinclude him hersquoll ask ldquoWhat about merdquowith an insanely disappointed look onhis face
Having said all that last week he hadto fast for routine blood work whichmeant no food after midnight No bigdeal right
Early that evening he was face downon the couch I knelt down andmassaged his shoulders
ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo I saidEver so slowly he raised his head
ldquoDonrsquot you remember the medicalprocedure Irsquom about to getrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not anoperation sweetsItrsquos just a bloodtestrdquo
He sat upldquoJUST A BLOODTESTrdquo
I quietly tiptoedout of the room
At five tomidnight I foundhim in the kitchengorging on frozenpizza
ldquoSheesh Bob Donrsquot you want to nukeit firstrdquo
ldquoTherersquos no timerdquoI lovingly took his hands but he
crazily pulled away and franticallysearched through the cookie jar
ldquoWhere are the peanut buttercookiesrdquo he said
Slowly I stepped backward andwhispered ldquoImdashImdashmay have finishedthem last nightrdquo
ldquoWHATrdquo
ldquoWell I um I wantedcookiesrdquo
ldquoOh so you wantedcookies did you I willnever forgive you for thisrdquo
He dragged himself offto bed I quietly got inbed too In exactly threeminutes he startedmoaning the song fromOliver ldquoFood gloriousfoodmdashhot sausage andmustardrdquo
Less than an hour later he sneezedonce and said ldquoStarvation has caused meto get a coldrdquo
Now I donrsquot like gender stereotypingBut I take that back when it comes to acold Thatrsquos because Bob gets ldquomancoldsrdquo During his last one he threwhimself an ldquoIrsquom going to dierdquo party
I realized that the way I wasapproaching this was all wrong So Ichanged And miraculously I also foundthe cure to the common cold
ldquoYoursquoll be OKrdquo I said ldquoRight afteryour blood work wersquoll get rid of yourcold Instead of heading to your favoritediner like we planned for a lusciousomelet made with grilled apples cheddarcheese and bacon wersquoll keep you onnothing but chicken broth all dayrdquo
Suddenly he stopped sneezingldquoSweets we couldnrsquot have gone to the
diner anywayrdquo I said ldquoYoursquore obviouslytoo weak from starvation Wersquoll go theresomeday sometimemdashfar far from nowsince it will clearly take a long time foryou to recover from your horrible fastingordealrdquo
And with that he jumped out of bedand said ldquoI feel greatrdquo
After the blood work we went to therestaurant where Bob made a speedyrecovery as he reveled in mouthfuls ofglorious food
That week I wound up with amonster cold I knew Bob would get backat me for how I tricked him into gettingbetter I stayed in bedmdashwaiting
He found my grandmotherrsquos quilt inthe cupboard and placed it on metenderly snugging it under my chin
Between sneezes I said ldquoThis is theworst cold Irsquove ever had Go ahead Makefun of me I deserve itrdquo
ldquoYep you dordquo he said putting on hisjacket and getting the car keys
ldquoBob yoursquore going out when Irsquom onmy deathbedrdquo
When he came home he had a bagwith him He took out a chicken pot piemy favorite Kleenex made with aloe acopy of People magazine and a carton ofmint chocolate chip ice cream
He propped up our pillows We spentthe day together watching Murphy Brownreruns and luxuriating in thebreathtaking nearness of each other
So of course everyone loves BobThatrsquos because we all know that he is justlike thismdashsensitive lovingcompassionate and adoringmdasheven whenI donrsquot have a cold
Saralee Perel is an award-winning nationallysyndicated columnist Her new book isCracked Nuts amp Sentimental Journeys StoriesFrom a Life Out of Balance To find out morevisit wwwsaraleeperelcom or emailsperelsaraleeperelcom
18 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
50plus Senior News continues to bring important information as well asentertaining articles to the 50+ community We at On-Line Publisherswould like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the
editorial contributors of 50plus Senior News
It is through the varied interestsand considerable talents of ourcontributors and freelance writersthat such a range of informativeand entertaining content isavailable to read each monthThe pages of 50plus Senior Newsare enriched by your contributions
Mike Clark (The Way I See It)
Angelo Coniglio (The Search for Our Ancestry)
Al Goodman (Beyond the Battlefield )
Andrea Gross (Traveltizers)
John Johnston (Social Security News)
Dr Lori (Art and Antiques)
Gloria May (NurseNews)
Clyde McMillan-Gamber (The Beauty in Nature)
Jim Miller (The Savvy Senior)
Victor Parachin (Fragments of History)
Saralee Perel (Such is Life)
Dr Leonard Perry (The Green Mountain Gardener)
Ted Rickard (The Squint-Eyed Senior)
Sy Rosen (Older But Not Wiser)
Walt Sonneville (My 22 Centsrsquo Worth)
Nick Thomas (Tinseltown Talks)
Robert Wilcox (Salute to a Veteran)
Judith Zausner (Creativity Matters)
Thank YouColumnists
Such is Life
Saralee Perel
When a Man Canrsquot Have Food
Bob and Saralee at the diner
The best of Christmases and thehigh point of the feast daymarking the beginning of the
Christian era was the year I got theelectric train An electric train has a lot ofpieces And you can take the pieces apartand put them back together in your ownfashion any old way you want to
The next best part of Christmas wascousin-visiting Here the cousinsmdashalmostall male and within a couple years of myown agemdashbecame real people not justthe last or next wearer of hand-me-downldquoSunday bestrdquo
They were here in person kids I couldplay with bringing with them the cold-fresh of December into our second-floorapartment
Gift inspection was the first order ofbusiness for visiting cousins Even beforehellos it was ldquoWhad-ja-getrdquomdashall oneword Without waiting for a responsethis was followed by ldquoWhad-else-ja-getrdquo
The year of the electric train was atriumph of familial snobberyQuestioning never got past the firstldquowhad-ja-getrdquo Instantly four cousinswere on hands and knees takingeverything apart to rearrange it revisingit to anything but the drearilysymmetrical layout plotted by Lionel
There was never enough track ofcourse There never would bemdashnot forthe fledgling empire builders who werealready looking down the hall to thedining room wondering how manypieces and how many Christmases itwould take to get there
There was one other Christmas giftthat even among my cousins wouldsquash the ldquowhad-ja-getsrdquo If you got anErector Set you simply pointed at thebox
You tried not to look too superioracting as though lavish gifts were an
everyday thingwith you Youmight beinterrupted byyour auntinsisting youtry on ldquoat leastthe jacketrdquofrom theSunday outfither son hadfinallyoutgrown But the moment was stillyours
The Erector Set consisted entirely ofparts Nothing was put together in thefirst place hundreds of metal pieces steelwheels nuts and boltsmdashendlesspossibilities for both construction andeventual dismembermentmdashand theruination of hundreds of vacuumcleaners
(My Aunt Ella used to claim that theErector Set people were subsidized by theHoover people But then Aunt Ella alsoclaimed that opening an umbrellaindoors made the roof leak and onerainy spring she turned out to be rightabout that)
One year a cousin we visited got anIrish Mail This was a sidewalk vehiclethat you steered with your feet andpropelled by working a handlebar backand forth
It was really a neat machine and onceyou got the rhythm of it you could workup some real speedmdashplenty enough tobecome a pedestrian hazard and getyelled at
But the Irish Mail was expensive andthus unheard of in his neighborhood soit simply had to be ldquodorkyrdquo which meantit was soon abandoned and left in a darkcorner of the cousinrsquos basement It was agift from the other side of the family an
uncle bymarriage wholived in a swellapartmentbuilding thatdidnrsquot allowkids
There was asuper-deluxemodel of theErector Set thatactually had a
miniature steam engine with it None ofus cousins had one but there was anonly child named Arnold who lived in afirst-floor apartment down the blockwho did
The engine would have made a lot offriends for Arnold who could have usedsome help in that department since henot only had steel-rimmed glasses butwore braces too
But his mother wouldnrsquot let anybody
play with it because it was too dangerousSo we kept pushing Arnold into snowbanks or bushes for all the next year untilhe and his steam engine finally moved tothe suburbs
Eventually the cousins went separateways Some uncles became prosperousand relocated to airier neighborhoodsToday the children of the cousins andthe cousins of the cousins donrsquot evenknow one another
Which is a pity really If all thecousins chipped in we could get theextra track for the train and the ErectorSet with the miniature steam engineThen wersquod get together again and makeall those nifty things that are pictured onthe lids of the boxes
A collection of Ted Rickardrsquos family-funessays is titled Anything Worth Knowing ILearned from the Grandkids It is nowavailable in paperback on Amazoncom
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Artist Shares 100 Faces 100 StoriesPhotographer Molly Kraybillrsquos
display on aging ldquoOne Hundredrdquowill be on display in the Harvest ViewGallery of Landis Homes from 430to 830 pm through Jan 15
A 2009 graduate of LancasterMennonite High School Kraybillgraduated in 2013 from EasternMennonite University inHarrisonburg Va with a degree inphotography and digitalcommunications
The ldquoart of agingrdquo took on newmeaning for Kraybill whophotographed women ages 1 to 100
for her senior art show titled ldquoOneHundredrdquo
ldquolsquoOne Hundredrsquo is an explorationof the female experience of agingrdquosays Kraybill ldquoI photographed onefemale for every age 1 through 100and asked each one the samequestion lsquoWhat do you like aboutyour agersquo
ldquoThe result is a colorful visualjourney through the wisdom painand joy that aging brings Frombraces to wrinkles from the simpledelights of being a kindergartner tothe losses of older age I have found
that age is something to be celebratedembraced and most importantlynothing to be ashamed ofrdquo
For Kraybill talking with theparticipants shed new light on aging
ldquoThey made me realize that Ishouldnrsquot be scared of the futurerdquo saidKraybill ldquoIt makes me appreciateliving in the moment
ldquoIrsquom excited to agerdquoLandis Homes is located at 1001
E Oregon Road Lititz Moreinformation is available atwwwlandishomesorg or by calling(717) 381-3550
Pumpkin ContestCelebrates Creativity
Lancaster native Molly Kraybill currently lives inWashington DC where she teaches digital art
in a public elementary school
Residents staff and localvolunteers at Garden Spot Villagerecently teamed up for the first-ever on-campus ldquoPack-A-Paloozardquoto benefit Operation ChristmasChild a project of SamaritanrsquosPurse an international Christianrelief and evangelismorganization
The group packed 120 red-and-green holiday-themedshoeboxes with school and craftsupplies toys toothbrushes andtoothpaste and other items Theboxes will be distributed to needychildren overseas
In addition to the boxespacked at Pack-A-Palooza GardenSpot Village distributed another 100boxes to individual residents forpacking Packers included a personal
note of encouragement in each boxSamaritanrsquos Purse has run
Operation Christmas Child each yearsince 1993
First place ndash The Carousel created bythe St Annersquos receptionist office
Second place ndash The Popcorn Bucket(SARC cinema) created by the first-floor
nursing staff Third place ndash The GumballMachine created by the
admissions and social work team
After the votes were compiled thewinners of the annual St AnnersquosRetirement Community pumpkin-decorating contest were announced at thecommunityrsquos annual Halloween party
The winners were
Volunteers Barbara SlowthowerShirley Fulton and Therese Hodson sortcrayons and other supplies to be packedinto shoeboxes for Operation ChristmasChild during the recent Pack-A-Palooza
event at Garden Spot Village
GSV Hosts First On-CampusPack-A-PaloozaThe Garden Spot Village holiday train
room celebrating its 10th anniversary thisyear is open to the public from 130 to 4pm on Saturdays through Dec 27
Even repeat visitors will find lots ofnew highlights on both O-gauge andHO-gauge layouts
The O-gauge layout features a hobocamp Sunoco Oil siding many detailedstructures and LED lighting A newLionel Legacy remote control systemmakes it possible to run five trains atonce
Now visitors can push a button tomove workers around a control towerand operate a sawmill with a conveyor-belt log loader
These new features are in addition toan operating freight station coal loadergas station and water tower
Visitors will also see a 15-foot earlyhandcrafted Lionel O-gauge circus train
This year club members can operatemuch of the HO-gauge display through
a computer or smart phone The displaynow features more detailed roadcrossings with crossing gates that raiseand lower with flashing lights andringing bells
Visitors will still be able to get anengineerrsquos-eye view from the engine ofone of the trains on a 55-inch wallmonitor
Garden Spot Village is located at 433S Kinzer Ave Admission is freedonations are accepted For informationand directions call (717) 355-6000
Garden Spot Village Train Clubmembers Mike Lanyon left and
Mike ldquoFitzrdquo Fitzgerald
Holiday Train Room Open to Public
because I eventually got him into ittoordquo
Leh began to study antiques learningfrom older people hersquod meet at the fleamarkets who would show him what tolook for and what wasnrsquot worth it
From there he gained an interest inblue-decorated stoneware which hefound more interesting than bottles aseach was handmade and uniquelydecorated
ldquoI learned at some point that diversityis goodrdquo he said ldquoI got into all avenuesof antiquing buying painted furnitureiron glass pottery oil paintings basketsand chinardquo
While he works full-time as asalesman estimator Leh has filled hisweekends running to different auctionsHe still loves variety but he keeps asharp eye out for his favorite blue crocks
He looks for ones with specialdecorations Tulips and other floraldesigns are most common with fruitfalling as a close second and birds as athird The rarest finds have moons catsor dogs
Leh has close to 100 crocks in hispersonal collection and said he canrsquot evenbegin to count the bottles No matterhow many he gets he keeps his findslocal
His fascination with history pushedhim to sell his home and move inSeptember to a 1798 stone house builtby Thomas Pettit the son of a countyfounder
The architecture is unparalleled Lehsaid There are seven fireplaces thickwindow boxes and original chair railsand hardwood floors through the home
The house was added to the NationalRegister of Historic Places in 1983 It isthe perfect environment for Lehrsquosnumerous treasures now displayed andincorporated into the housersquos deacutecor
ldquoI just love historyrdquo he said ldquoIt makes
perfect sense for me to have a place likethis to fill with the items I am sofascinated withrdquo
While antiques became a huge part ofLehrsquos life he slowly made it a familyaffair His father bought a home inupstate New York that was built in 1894and together they decorated it withperiod items that fit the theme of thehome
Over the years his fatherrsquos collectiongrew and he started selling things withhis son sharing a booth at a localantique mart Soon they had two boothsand eventually three The younger Lehno longer has a booth but his father stillruns one out of Easton Pa
A lot of the antiques Leh tries to sellare higher-end items that can sit too longat a local market He finds better luck
sending those to auctionsVisiting one is an experience he
saidldquoItrsquos the people itrsquos the food itrsquos
the triprdquo he said ldquoTherersquos not anauction I donrsquot go to where I donrsquot
know peoplerdquoAlthough antiquing can be expensive
it doesnrsquot have to be Leh saidHersquos bought many things for more
than $10000 including a LancasterCounty farm table he bought thissummer
But there are a variety of levels atwhich people can get involved headded
Every year he goes to the BaltimoreBottle Show where he sees many kidsgetting started at the same age he didSome of them walk in with $5 and leavewith 10 bottles ready to start acollection they can build on
Many of them can even specialize incertain bottles such as medicine bottlesor soda and beer bottles
ldquoMy problem was I specialized ineverythingrdquo he said laughing
Leh also finds value not necessarily inthe expensive items but in the ones thatare the most unusual
ldquoWhat they were wherever they camefrom what they were used formdashthosestories are what interest merdquo Leh said
Early Pennsylvania settlers brought alittle bit of nature into their own homeshe said painting furniture pottery andother decorations
ldquoThose are some of my favoriteitemsrdquo he said ldquoAt one point they wereall close to someonersquos heart And I liketo think I can appreciate them nowrdquo
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Submissions will be included as space permits
For more information or to submit your happenings email Megan Joyce at mjoyceonlinepubcom or mail to
50plus Senior NewsMegan Joyce
3912 Abel Drive Columbia PA 17512
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TREASURE from page 1
Some of Lehrsquos antique bottlecollection including figural
bitters bottles historical flasksand early medicine bottles
Back row from left Gaudy Dutch cup andplate Rabbitware plate Leeds plate Centerfrom left eagle butter print pewter master
salt seated Redware dog and cow butter print
Leh acquired this local farm table(circa 1820) in summer 2014
22 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
Lancaster County
Calendar of EventsCocalico Senior Association ndash (717) 336-7489Dec 12 10 am ndash Music with Sandy HeiseyDec 18 10 am ndash Compass Mark Program on ProvisionsDec 24 9 am ndash Christmas Party
Columbia Senior Center ndash (717) 684-4850Dec 3 1015 am ndash Christmas BingoDec 11 10 am ndash Christmas Special Quarryville
Presbyterian SingersDec 30 1015 am ndash New Yearrsquos Eve Party and Luncheon
Elizabethtown Area Senior Center ndash (717) 367-7984 Dec 4 10 am ndash Radio City Christmas Show VideoDec 10 10 am ndash Bingo Buddies with PreschoolDec 15 1030 am ndash Christmas Activity and Craft
Lancaster House North Happy Hearts Club SeniorCenter ndash (717) 299-1278Tuesdays 1 pm ndash Varied ActivitiesThursdays noon ndash Pinochle
Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center ndash (717) 299-3943Dec 10 930 am ndash Haircuts and ManicuresDec 12 930 am ndash Holiday Music with InstrumentsDec 24 930 am ndash Holiday Program with Santa Claus
Lancaster Rec Senior Center ndash (717) 392-2115 ext 147Dec 12 915 am ndash Benefits of POADec 18 9 am ndash Christmas PartyDec 24 1030 am ndash Baking and Decorating Christmas
Cookies
Lititz Senior Center ndash (717) 626-2800Dec 3 10 am ndash Ice Cream Social with Lancashire HallDec 10 10 am ndash Children from Owl Hill Learning
Center VisitDec 24 10 am ndash Christmas Party and Music
Luis Munoz Marin Senior Center ndash (717) 295-7989Dec 9 10 am ndash Memory Box ProjectDec 11 10 am ndash Crafty Gift Ideas for GrandchildrenDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party
Millersville Senior Center ndash (717) 871-9600Mondays and Fridays 9 am ndash Healthy Steps in Motion
ExerciseDec 19 10 am ndash Cookie ExchangeDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Music with Penn Manor Chorus
Next Gen Senior Center ndash (717) 786-4770Dec 8 930 am ndash Holiday Craft CenterpiecesDec 18 1015 am ndash Smith Middle School SingersDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party
Rodney Park Happy Hearts Club Senior Center ndash(717) 393-7786 Tuesdays noon ndash Pinochle Wednesdays 1 pm ndash Varied Activities Thursdays noon ndash Bingo
Community Programs Free and open to the public
Support Groups Free and open to the public
Dec 3 7 to 815 pmAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupWillow Lakes Outpatient Center212 Willow Valley Lakes Drive Willow Street(717) 464-9365
Dec 8 10 to 11 amAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6076jmortongardenspotvillageorg
Dec 18 noonBrain Tumor Support GroupLancaster General Health Campus Wellness Center2100 Harrisburg Pike Lancaster(717) 626-2894
Dec 22 2 to 3 pmParkinsonrsquos Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6259jshaffergardenspotvillageorg
Dec 24 6 to 8 pmEpilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania SupportGroupLancaster General HospitalStager Room 5555 N Duke St Lancaster(800) 887-7165 ext 104
Saturdays in December 130 to 4 pmTrain Room Holiday Open HouseGarden Spot Village Train Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6000
Dec 1 6 pmRed Rose Singles MeetingHossrsquos Steak amp Sea House100 W Airport Road Lititz(717) 406-6098
Dec 7 3 pmPublic Singing of Handelrsquos MessiahGrace Lutheran Church517 N Queen St Lancaster(717) 397-2748
Dec 14 9 am to 3 pmPennsylvania Music ExpoContinental Inn2285 Lincoln Highway EastLancaster(717) 898-1246wwwrecordcollectorsorg
Dec 19 6 to 9 pmMusic FridaysDowntown Lancaster (717) 341-0028
Senior Center Activities
Library Programs
Lititz Public Library 651 Kissel Hill Road Lititz (717) 626-2255Dec 3 630 pm ndash Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster CountyDec 8 130 to 330 pm Dec 16 6 to 8 pm ndash Scrabble Meet-UpsDec 16 11 am ndash Reel Talk for Everyone The Pianist
If you have an eventyou would like to includeplease email information to mjoyceonlinepubcom for
consideration
Winter is Coming hellipBefore the weather gets too
cold you should protect yourhouse and family from theelements
Here are some essential areas tocheck
Roofbull Look for missing shinglescracked flashing and brokenoverhanging tree limbs
bull Check the chimney for mortardeterioration and loose bricksInspect the underside of the rooffrom the attic for signs of leakage
Exteriorbull Check the foundation for cracksin the concrete or low spots in thesoil where water can accumulateagainst the foundation
bull Examine the caulking in the
siding and around the windowand door trims
Heat
bull Turn on the heating system andensure that the heat is beingdelivered to all outlets
bull Check the filter and change it ifnecessary Keep extra filtersaround so you can change itduring the winter season
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SONG from page 17
developing and refining ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo over several weeks and thenput it away
More than a year later in April 1941Berlin and film director Mark Sandrichwere working on a new movie HolidayInn when Berlin realized it would be theperfect forum for his Christmas song
On the Paramount Studios set wasWalter Scharf a staff music arrangerassigned to Berlin His task was to turnBerlinrsquos tunes into full-fledged orchestralnumbers
Scharf remembers Berlin tapping outldquoWhite Christmasrdquo on a piano Berlin
only had two years of formal schoolingand never learned to read or write musicScharf recalls Berlinrsquos first performance asa ldquovery roughrdquo rendition
Bing Crosby who overheard Berlinplaying the piece was not impressedCrosby a devout Catholic wantedldquoWhite Christmasrdquo removed from thefilm because he thought it would furthersecularize Christmas which he felt shouldbe a religious season
It was Scharf who eased Crosbyrsquosconcern telling the singer he thoughtldquoWhite Christmasrdquo would turn out wellReportedly Crosby rolled his eyes saying
ldquoI hope sordquoHoliday Inn opened in New York on
Aug 4 1942 It featured Bing Crosby asa singer and Fred Astaire as a dancerWhile Berlin was ecstatic andenthusiastic the reviewers barely noticedor mentioned the production
Before long however the song ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo was becoming a hit Themovie won an Oscar for Best Song in1943 and was also nominated for BestScoring of a Musical Picture and BestOriginal Story
Because the country was in the darkestdays of World War II many welcomed
this sentimental reminder of home As aresult Crosbyrsquos recording of ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo has sold more than 30 millionrecords
Crosby was amazed at the publicresponse to the song As a member of theUSOrsquos traveling ensemble he was askedby troops serving in World War II to singldquoWhite Christmasrdquo no matter what timeof year it was
More than 150 different performerswho run the entire musical gamut haverecorded this piece Crosbyrsquos version alonewas listed as the all-time top single by TheGuinness Book of World Records
asset to the giftedSuper achievers frequently are driven
to succeed to escape their ldquoBlack Dogrdquo asWinston Churchill described his owndark moods Those who have beenafflicted with psychiatric maladies includeAbraham Lincoln Sir Isaac NewtonNoah Webster Samuel Johnson Ludwigvan Beethoven Charles Darwin ErnestHemingway Walt Whitman Edgar AllanPoe and Herman Melville
If todayrsquos medications had sedatedtheir psyches would they have been lessdriven to achieve
Crossword puzzles have long served asa choice for those who seek mentalstimulation Now the trend is towardcomputer games AARP has free gameson their website wwwaarporg
For Einstein theorizing may havebeen his equivalent of a computer gameBut he benefited also by playing theviolin to exercise his brain
In 1890 William James in his ThePrinciples of Psychology theorized thatldquoorganic matter especially nerve tissueseems endowed with a very extraordinarydegree of plasticityrdquo
For 50 years that hypothesis wasignored The conventional scientificwisdom held that the brain cannot createneural growth its structure is immutable
Neuroscientists now know throughresearch of neuroplasticity that the brainis capable throughout a lifetime ofstrengthening and creating neuralconnections adapting and reorganizingfollowing injury illness or behavioralalterations
Experiment with ways in which youcan be the gatekeeper of your brainrsquosrehabilitation What is your choice
computer games violin lessons bridgechess painting portraits or landscapes ormaybe crossword puzzles
As with the selection of anantidepressant medication we may haveto try several to find which works bestfor usWalt Sonneville a retired market-researchanalyst is the author of My 22 Centsrsquo WorthThe Higher-Valued Opinion of a SeniorCitizen and A Musing Moment MeditativeEssays on Life and Learning books ofpersonal-opinion essays free of partisan andsectarian viewpoints Contact him atwaltsonnevilleverizonnet
MIND from page 14
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Geraldine (Jeri) Kopf was a nativeof Lancaster who kept herself inshape through her love of
playing sports So when the Womenrsquos Army Corps
(WAC) was formed in World War II shefelt ready to enlist in September 1943and serve her country The fact that shehad a strong background in stenographydidnrsquot hurt
Having women in the Army was verycontroversial at the time But she wasdetermined to go And she was soon onher way to basic training at DaytonaBeach Fla Did she have a tough time inbasic
ldquoNo not at allrdquo she laughs ldquoTheygave us the same training they gave theguys and because of all the sports I hadplayed I was ready for it I enjoyed everyminute of itrdquo
She was then sent to MacDill Field inTampa and was assigned to Headquarters
Company where shehandled public relationsfor the base
ldquoAt MacDill pilotswere being trained to flythe B-26 mediumbomberrdquo she says ldquoIt wassuch an unstable planethat an unbelievablenumber of planes werebeing lost In one 30-daytraining period 15 planescrashed leading to thecatchphrase lsquoA plane aday in Tampa Bayrsquordquo
Fortunately they soonsolved that by adding 6feet of wingspan andupgrading the engines
ldquoThe other bigexcitementrdquo she says ldquowas meeting DonScott who was to become my futurehusband He was a member of the base
band who played all theinstruments as needed Healso had a wonderful voiceand was gifted with perfectpitch
ldquoWe got engaged beforeI shipped out to thePentagon and he went tothe Pacific where he andthe band played at basesthroughout the Pacific
ldquoAt the Pentagon I wasastonished to be put incharge of the OverseasConference Room where Iworked daily with theArmy Chief of StaffGeneral of the ArmyGeorge C Marshall andlater with General of the
Army Dwight D Eisenhower when hebecame Army chief of staff Officiallythe Overseas Conference Room didnrsquot
exist because everything that went inthere was absolutely top secret
ldquoThe room had a thick carpet of deepred with a massive mahogany table andmaps of military facilities around theworld lining the walls My job was to seethat the room was kept in perfect shapeand to manage all contacts with seniorofficers around the world
ldquoWhere messages were to be encodedI arranged that through the Signal CorpsAnd I kept copies of everything that wassaid by anyone and decided for actionLater I saw that copies were then sent toeach general in the meetingrdquo
How did she get selected for such animportant post
ldquoI havenrsquot the slightest ideardquo she saysldquoBut you know the Army They donrsquotexplain what they do They tell you whatyoursquore going to do and you just do itrdquo
What about that call from WinstonChurchill when he shared his
Churchill Told Her How Sorry He Wasto Learn of FDRrsquos Death
Robert D Wilcox
Salute to a Veteran
Pvt 1st Class GeraldineKopf at MacDill Field
Tampa in 1943
Are You ReadingJoin the 2015 One Book One Community campaign by reading
Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline
85 libraries in Berks Dauphin LancasterLebanon Perry and York counties and theircommunity partners present the regionalreading campaign
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Read the book duringDecember and January andattend free library programsand discussions in February
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Senior News would like to extend aheartfelt thank-you to all of theindividual and senior group volunteerswho donated their time and efforts atour 2014 50plus EXPOs and theVeteransrsquo Expo amp Job Fair
Because of your assistance we wereable to bring the contents and themission of 50plus Senior News to life forthe residents of Central Pennsylvania
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condolences over President Rooseveltrsquospassing Did she expect to be talkingwith a famous man like that
With a little smile she says ldquoNotreally but most of the people I talkedwith regularly were among our mostimportant generals and admirals Andwhen the prime minister called Ienjoyed only a few words with himbefore passing him on to GeneralMarshallrdquo
By January 1946 she was a sergeantand her hitch was over All WACs wereasked to reenlist but she and her fianceacutewere discharged on the same day Jan18 1946 and shortly thereafter weremarried in St Johnrsquos Lutheran Church inLancaster She became Mrs Geraldine(Jeri) Scott and embarked on awonderful 58 years of married life
The Scotts settled down to live inLancaster And she immersed herself in awide range of community activities Oneclose to her heart was serving asexecutive director of the LancasterChapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society
There she came up with the idea of aReadathon during which children wouldldquosolve the mystery of MSrdquo by readingbooks for credit WGAL-TV filmed theskit through which the program waspresented to the local children
That film was sent to the national MSheadquarters who found the film soinspiring that they adopted theReadathon as a national programsending copies of the film to MSchapters across the US
In addition to all her other activitiesin the community in 1991 Scott startedan art gallery that she still runs today
However when asked what she thinkstoday about having actually talked withWinston Churchill so many years agoshe says with a grin ldquoAt that time Ididnrsquot think of it as something sodifferent from what I did every day Butnow I more strongly think of it as aremembrance to be truly cherishedrdquo
Colonel Wilcox flew a B-17 bomber inEurope in World War II
Senior Art Exhibit WinnersAnnounced
The Lancaster County Office ofAging is pleased to announce thewinners in the 21st Annual Senior ArtExhibit The artworks were displayed atthe Lancaster General OutpatientPavilion Oct 21ndash24
Local art professionals judged theexhibit which consisted of works inwatercolor oil pastels acrylicsphotography and mixed media
The winners are
Watercolorbull First ndash Beverly Felter Pretty Pinkbull Second ndash MarjorieManinger Pumpkin Patch
bull Third ndash John Kimmich Bridge on LogCabin Road
Photographybull First ndash Donald Frey Havanabull Second ndash William Lau Paisley Patternsbull Third ndash Tony Harnish Rockford
Pastelbull First ndash Helena Dueck Mother andSon
bull Second ndash Herb Ackerman Venicebull Third ndash Thomas Santosusso Summer
Acrylicsbull First ndash Peggy Stoll Poppinessbull Second ndash Robert Davenport CoveredBridge
bull Third ndash Larry Hostetter The Lost isFound
Oilbull First ndash Beverly Felter Still Life withCrook No 2
bull Second ndash Sylvia Goodling Cherriesand Cream
bull Third ndash Julie Zourides HomewardBound
Mixed Mediabull First ndash Janet Ray Boys Growing UpCirca 1945
bull Second ndash Herb Ackerman 3Generations
bull Third ndash Dottie Ezard Bluebirds
Peoplersquos Choice Award ndash JosephCaranella for his acrylic The Host
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LANCASTER COUNTY
EMPLOYERS NEED YOU
For more job listings call theLancaster County Office of Aging
at (717) 299-7979or visit
wwwcolancasterpauslanco_aging
Lancaster County Office of Aging150 N Queen Street Suite 415
Lancaster PA
BELL rINGErS ndash TPLocal organization needs to fill temporary positions for passive solicitation of donations at a variety of
locations during the holiday season Must pass background check be able to stand for extended periods
and have reliable transportation
Are you looking for a new activity to enrich your life An activity that would also help an older person continue to live in the communityThe volunteer opportunities available at Lancaster County Office of Aging are diverse offer flexibility and require a minimal time commitment As a volunteer you can choose to provide a consumer with hands-on help with laundry grocery shopping or cleaning You can also provide socialization as
a phone pal or friendly visitor There are also several specialized programs for volunteers through our agency They include the volunteer ombudsman and APPRISE volunteer programs Volunteers are also invited to participate in several special events during the year distribution of donated chicken barbecue dinners and the Christmas
holiday programFor more information about any of these opportunities and others contact Bev Via volunteer coordinator at (717) 299-7979 or
agingcolancasterpaus Becoming an Office of Aging volunteer will allow you to change the life of an older personmdashand your lifemdashwith the investment of a few hours each month
COMPANIONCArEGIvEr ndash PT
Community-based firm is seeking
persons to help seniors live
enriching lives safely at home
Assist with daily duties including
cleaning cooking bathing
grooming shopping reading etc
Must have valid driverrsquos license
and reliable vehicle for transport
SN11003602
HOrTICULTUrE SPECIALIST ndash PT
Local resortconference center needs
persons to maintain grounds and
public areas by assisting with planting
trimmingpruning shrubstrees
mulching watering raking leaves
general lawn maintenance and snow
removal Need one to three monthsrsquo
related experience or training
SN11001904
EOE
vIEw OUr JOB LIST
We list other jobs on the Web at
wwwcolancasterpaus
lanco_aging To learn more about
applying for the 55+ Job Bank
and these jobs call the
Employment Unit at
(717) 299-7979SN-GEN03
SN11006301Age 55 or over Unemployed The 55+ Job Bank is one ofthree services offered by Employment Unit at the Office ofAging
Jobs are matched with those looking for work Based on anevaluation of your skills and abilities we can match you with aposition needed by a local employer Some employers arespecifically looking for older workers because of the reliabilityand experience they bring to the workplace There is a mix offull-time and part-time jobs covering all shifts requiringvarying levels of skill and experience and offering a wide rangeof salaries
The other services available through the Office of Aging arethe Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)and the regularly scheduled Job Search Workshops
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Job
Opportunities
Ihave been known to say that justbecause something is old doesnrsquotmean it is automatically valuable I
have junk in my house my grandmotherhad junk in her house hellip sometimes itrsquosjust older junk
With those sage words ofwisdom offered to the masses here aresome creative ideas about what to dowith those keepsakes that you just canrsquotpart with but you donrsquot want to storeaway in a plastic tub for the rest of yourlife
Objects that have some value to youon some level but that really wonrsquot makea big difference when it comes to cashingin are the objects that are the topic ofthis particular column
Repurposing is very popularnow There are more people seeking outantiques and thrift-store items in order toreuse or recycle them than people whojust want to collect for collectingrsquos
sake Be sure youonly repurpose thoseobjectsthat really are notvaluable
Of course youdonrsquot want torepurpose thatChippendale sidetable or a Picassodrawing so get itchecked out beforeyou move aheadOnce youknow that you havea low-valueobject consider some creative ideas
Piecing Up the PlatesPlates can be among some of the most
inexpensive collectibles that nearlyeveryone has hanging around the houseattic or yard sale Vintage decorative
floral plates can be usedat parties and even givenaway to guests as favorsThey really spruce up abuffet line block partyor family get-together
Look around yourgrandmarsquos auntrsquos andneighborrsquos cupboardsand see if you can spotany plates I have somechipped yet colorfulexamples from the1970s hanging aroundmy cabinets that wouldbe prime examples for
this projectSome creative craft aficionados
have taken such plates broken them intopieces and used them in craft projectsJust break the inexpensive plates into 2-to 4-inch pieces and then use them asyou would tiles
Some of the most popular repurposingobjects for old plates are refrigeratormagnets Just simply stick an adhesive-backed magnet to the back of your platepiece
Some damaged or chipped plates havebeen recycled into a decorative concreteframe around the kidsrsquo sandbox or kiddiepool area They will look great stuccoedor glued onto wooden birdhousesgarden jardinieres or birdbathsand trivets
Some folks have used broken platesas walkways leading to a garden shed orpool house These are some great ways touse those damaged and not-so-valuable floral plates and keep thememories too
Picking Up JewelryDamaged jewelry or fancy buttonsmdash
particularly cheap pieces of costumejewelry that can no longer be repaired or
Cool Ideas for the Not-so-Valuables
Art and Antiques by Dr Lori
Lori Verderame
Photo courtesy staff of wwwDrLoriVcom
Vintage china or mismatchedplates with minor damage are
often repurposed
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Silent OvationI purse my lipsmdashmy cheeks widenjaw stiffensnostrils flarebrow scoresneck braceseyebrows blendhands clenchas if willpowerand taught muscles alonecould plug the wall and hold back the deep seaBut eyes slowly fill spilltears betray what lies unfathomedWhat assails my earspours over my heartrsquotil it tremblesCrumbles
Musicflows across my mindslides under invisible barriersvibrates faint chordsstirs tension
A bugler plays ldquoTapsrdquomdasha lyrist soothes with psalmsmdasha choir declares Messiahrsquos ldquoHallelujahrdquomdashorchestras play once-defiant ldquoFinlandiardquomdashgold medalists glow in national anthemrsquos auramdashor a chorus underscores Jean Valjeanrsquos plea ldquoBring Him HomerdquoWithout warningIrsquom tuned and tiedto abiding themesof certain endingstemporal triumphspromising tomorrowsmdashnew secret anniversariesof the heartmdashmy own momentous momentsmarked anointedinfused with tears
Written and submitted by Evelyn Merriam
wornmdashcan be reused and made intoreally cool art objects
Damaged pieces of costume jewelrycan be the source for jewelrypictures by sewing or gluingthe broken pieces onto a piece of velvetfelt or fabric Then the textileis framed as you would a collage
Old broken jewelry or pieces thereofcan be made into a brooch tussymussy or brooch bouquet comprised ofboth fresh flowers and colorful fake-gemstone pins in the shape of flowers
Country music star MirandaLambert carried a brooch bouquet ather country-themed wedding It is acool union of vintage and Victorian
fresh and fauxSome pieces of costume jewelry are
valuable so be sure to check out thevalue with an appraisal before you starttaking apart the jewelry pieces that arestill intact However the damagedpieces are fair game for you crafters outthere
Celebrity PhD antiques appraiser authorand award-winning TV personality Dr Lorihosts antiques appraisal events worldwideDr Lori is the star appraiser on Discoverychannelrsquos TV show AuctionKings Visit wwwDrLoriVcomwwwFacebookcomDoctorLori LoriVerderame at Google+ or call (888) 431-1010
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Traveltizers Travel Appetizers Stories that Whet the Appetite for Travel
By Andrea Gross
Irsquom half-submerged in a luxuriouswhirlpool tub sipping from a glass ofsweet ice wine and looking out the
window at the cascading waters ofHorseshoe Falls the largest of the threefalls that make up Niagara Falls
Over there in the distance is theUnited States Here at the RadissonHotel is Canada
Divided in part by the Niagara Riverthe two countries share the falls withHorseshoe on the Canadian side andAmerican and Bridal Veil falls technicallyin the United States although betterviewed from Canada
Theyrsquore not the tallest falls in theworld but theyrsquore among the mostpowerful and tonight illuminated infestive colors theyrsquore surely the mostbeautiful
Waterfalls wine and a whirlpooltubmdashcould there be a more glorious wayto spend New Yearrsquos Eve I think not buta party is waiting outsidemdashnot just any
party but one of the grandest in Canadaand the only one thatrsquos televised fromcoast to coast
In short ldquoItrsquos Canadarsquos answer toTimes Squarerdquo says Niagara Falls MayorJim Diodati
My husband and I don our parkasmdashDecember weather in Niagara typicallyranges from the low 20s to the mid-30smdashand set out for Queen VictoriaPark
Itrsquos not far from the hotel and as we
walk along the path bordering the fallswersquore surrounded by trees sparkling withmore than a million lights and more than100 illuminated displays representingeverything from Noahrsquos ark and an Inuitkayak to humongous Canadian andUnited States flags
By the time we arrive at the parkmusic is blaring from the stage and theplace is packed with revelers Off to theside the Skylon Tower rises 775 feetabove the falls
The circular top which resembles aspace station is aglow with lights andthe exterior glass-enclosed elevator calledthe ldquoYellow Bugrdquo streaks up and downferrying visitors to and from therevolving dining room and observationdeck at the top
The countdown begins shortly beforemidnight Eight seven six hellip one TheYellow Bug zooms to the top fireworksexplode from the tower and the crowdroars Then led by the performers onstage everyone begins singing ldquoAuldLang Synerdquo
Niagara Fallsrsquo New Yearrsquos Bash
Niagara Falls consists of three separate waterfallsFrom left American Falls Bridal Veil Falls Horseshoe Falls
Horseshoe Falls is wider than sevenfootball fields and as the water dropsthe distance of a 13-story building itcreates an explosion of mist
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Itrsquos almost 1 am when we head backto the Radisson and we have to run tocatch the Falls Incline Railway before itcloses This saves us the uphill hike fromthe street-level park to the FallsviewTourist Area where the hotels casinoeateries and shops are located
We arrive in our room chilled butthrilled ready to start the new year
The next day we explore more ofNiagararsquos winter offerings
After walking farther along the 3-mileillumination route we warm up amongstthe poinsettias and Christmas cacti at theFloral Showhouse and then make ourway to Journey Behind the Falls anattraction that helps us truly appreciatethe size and splendor of Niagara
Dressed in waterproof ponchos(distributed free at the entrance) weslosh through tunnels to emerge 13stories below ground level at the pointwhere Horseshoe Falls crashes into theLower Niagara River
Wersquore showered with mist as theequivalent of more than 1 millionbathtubs full of water rush over the fallsevery hour traveling at a speed of 25mph (During the winter the lowerobservation deck is closed but therersquosdrama and moisture aplenty on theupper deck)
Although itrsquos possible to see all threefalls from the ground-level walkway wetake a helicopter ride in order to betterunderstand the arearsquos geography From up
high we can see how the Niagara Riverwhich begins in Lake Erie and flowsnorth into Lake Ontario divides as itcircles around Goat Island
The southern side plummets over acliff to form Horseshoe Falls while thenorthern side leads to American Falls andBridal Veil Falls These two smaller fallsare in turn separated from each other bythe much smaller landmass of LunaIsland
Finally since the Niagara Peninsula isone of the top ice-wine-producingregions in the world we visit InniskillinEstate Winery an award-winningproducer of the luxury wine We see thevineyards where harvesting of the frozengrapes has just begun watch a video ofthe production process and sample threedifferent types of ice wine RieslingCabernet Franc and Sparkling
We canrsquot agree on which one we likebest so we splurge on mini-bottles ofeach If we canrsquot make it back to Niagaranext year at least wersquoll be able tocelebrate at homemdashbut it wonrsquot be thesame without the whirlpool tub and themagnificent view of the falls
If you goNiagararsquos Winter Festival of Lights
runs through Jan 12 2015wwwniagaraparkscomwwwradissoncomniagarafallsca
Photos copy Irv Green unless otherwise notedstory by Andrea Gross (wwwandreagrosscom)
Photo courtesy of Winter Festival of Lights
Niagararsquos Winter Festival of Lightsfeatures a Christmas Tree Walk that
extends more than 3 miles
Photo courtesy of Niagara Parks Commission
The Falls are illuminated at night adding tothe festive air of the holiday season
Photo courtesy of Niagara Parks Commission
Fireworks mark the coming of theNew Year during Niagararsquos
New Yearrsquos Eve bash
Photo courtesy of Winter Festival of Lights
A three-story-tall illuminated flag ofCanada welcomes folks from the
United States who make up half of the11 million travelers who visit
Niagara each year
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14 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
SaturdayJanuary 17 2015
Racestart10am
LocationLancasterCountyCentralParkPavilion22(KiwanisLodge)
Prizes will be awarded to the overall top three male and female finishersand top three male and female finishers in each age category
First three finishers with dogs (any age group) will also receive prizes
Race fees $20 if received by January 8 2015 $25 after January 82015 Only people who pre-register (with payment) by January 8 willhave the option of receiving a t-shirt
Proceeds benefit the Sierra Club ndash Lancaster Grouprsquos environmentalcleanup and education efforts throughout Lancaster County
For more details email SierraClubEventgmailcom visitwwwlancastersierracluborg or ldquoLikerdquo us on Facebook
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When you were much muchyounger you may havewondered if your mind was
playing tricks Has that monster underyour childhood bed vanished only to bereplaced by other mental quirks alsounsettling as you age Where did I leave my keys The check I wrote a moment ago is not
in sight The envelope in which it is to bemailed is here in front of me I keep hearing the same song over and
over in my mind (a phenomenon calledldquoearwormsrdquo)
You are not losing your mind Theseare mild irritations not alarms Alarmsare triggered when you forget to turn offthe range or you become disoriented asto time or place
That famous painting called TheScream of Nature by Norwegian artistEdvard Munch intrigues us because itportrays how we feel on occasion The
agonized subject inthe painting isclasping his headwith the palms ofhis hands themouth opened intoa large oval thepanicked eyesglancing skyward
He stands on abridge but theartist does notshow to where thebridge leads Whatlies ahead
PerhapsMunchrsquos figuresuffers fromgerontophobiawhich is the irrational fear of aging andwhat lies ahead Symptoms include anyof several apprehensions such as socialisolation inadequate resources and
inability to remainphysically self-sufficient
Most seniors do notexperience that phobiaon a recurring basisYet we are fascinated byMunchrsquos paintingbecause it illustrates arare extreme in ourresponse to anxieties
Seniors like othersexperience normalepisodic bouts ofmelancholy It can besevere temporarily aswhen brought on bydeath of someone inthe family or a friend
Less severe is holiday melancholy wherewe feel excluded from participating withothers in the general merriment
Causes of our dark moods are not
always clear It could be eitherinsufficient or excessive sleep stresstaking or not taking medication orsimply a misdiagnosis
If the melancholy becomes chronicone might be prescribed anantidepressant Some prescriptions workfor some people and not others Patientsreportedly try different antidepressants todetermine which works best Theyrsquorecaught in a casino of choices where theyhope to place the right bet
Severe melancholy or depression hasbeen a characteristic of many of the mostimportant contributors to our culture Ifthese personalities had lived during whatis called the ldquoProzac Generationrdquo wemight have been deprived of their genius
Aristotle concluded that ldquoall men whohave become outstanding in philosophystatesmanship poetry or the arts aremelancholicrdquo He saw melancholy as an
Are You Losing Your Mind
My 22 Centsrsquo Worth
Walt Sonneville
The Scream of Natureby Edvard Munch
please see MIND page 23
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Do you know a 50+ volunteer who gives selflessly to others Tell us what makes him or her
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The NationalAssociation of Watch ampClock Collectorsrsquo(NAWCC) Watch ampClock Museum and theLibrary amp ResearchCenter named Mariettaresident GregoryGerhart Volunteer of theYear Recently Gerhartreceived an award for hisgenerous contribution oftime
Gerhartrsquos uncle a member of theNAWCC introduced him to theassociation more than 40 years agoGerhart has been a member for manyyears and after he retired from theKellogg Company he decided topursue his interest in the NAWCC byvolunteering at the museum
He regularly enjoys greetingworldwide members and visitors
guiding group tours andtaking on various museumgallery projects Gerhartrsquospositive experience nowincludes serving as a part-time gallery attendant
ldquoGreg took it uponhimself to makeimprovements in themuseumrsquos lighting byusing his technicalexperience in rebuildingthe museumrsquos display case
lighting unitsrdquo said Noel Poiriermuseum director
ldquoWith funds from a donor andsupport from the unitsrsquo manufacturerGreg was able to singlehandedlyimprove the experience of ourmuseum visitors by ensuring that theobjects on display are adequatelylighted It simply wouldnrsquot have beenpossible without himrdquo
Greg Gerhart
NAWCC Names Volunteer of the Year
RSVP of the CapitalRegion has named TanyaWest as the LancasterCounty Volunteer of theMonth for December
West has beenvolunteering withLancaster Countyorganizations sinceshortly after movingfrom Erie in the 1960sShe averages 500volunteer hours per year with manyyears significantly higher
West is the epitome ofvolunteerism as a way of life In thepast she served as a volunteer boardmember and officer of a dozennonprofit organizations ranging fromGirl Scouts to 4-H and from brain-injured children to the disabled
West continues to demonstrate hercommitment with eight different
Lancaster Countycommunity organizationsShe currently serves on theboards of Mental HealthAmerica and ContactLancaster Helpline
In addition shevolunteers with Kiwanisand Community ActionProgramrsquos povertysimulationsTanya West is great
example of volunteer service inLancaster County
For information on volunteeropportunities or to submit the name of avolunteer for future recognition emaillancasterrsvpcapregorg or call RSVPrsquosLancaster County office at (717) 847-1539 or the statewide Senior Corps ofPennsylvania hotline toll-free at (800)870-2616
Tanya West
West Chosen as Volunteer of the Month
16 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
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Seniors and baby boomers filled the Spooky NookSports complex in Manheim for the 18th annualLancaster County 50plus EXPO in November
The event co-hosted by OLP EvENtS and theLancaster County Office of Aging allowed visitors togather information on a variety of topics enjoyentertainment and attend informative sessions
As attendees gathered for this free one-day eventthey connected with exhibitors there to discuss homeimprovement health and wellness finances retirementcommunities funeral preplanning and more
ldquoI think the best thing about the EXPO at SpookyNook is the visibilityrdquo said Jenny Flamm a MessiahLifeways at Mount Joy County Homes representativeldquoLots of folks stopping to talk and have conversationand even if theyrsquore not particularly ready to make themove today or even tomorrow it will still be in theirmemoryrdquo
The 2014 Lancaster County 50plus EXPO featured aspecial focus on aging in place reflecting most boomersrsquoand seniorsrsquo wishes to age safely and comfortably intheir homes for as long as possible
United Disabilities Services presented a large displayof products available to help adults age in place such aswalk-in bathtubs and showers handrails scooters stairlifts and more
Alison Sprankle BS CMC and Lori BrenizerSmith CTRS MHAED of Good News Consultingpresented seminars on dementia care Listeners learnedwhat to expect as the disease progresses and how tocommunicate more effectively with the afflicted
Free health screenings also assisted guests in
evaluating their stroke risk balance BMI and hearing ldquo[The EXPO] gives the chance for people to ask a
question they may not ask by just coming andknocking on your doorrdquo said Ed Kurek of The GroffsFamily Funeral Home ldquoPeople are willing to ask hereon a one-on-one basis You can then talk to them andgive them some options and I think thatrsquos one goodreason to be hererdquo
As the day continued the crowd grew even larger ldquoI was really surprised at the turnoutrdquo Kurek added
ldquoI wasnrsquot expecting as many [visitors] as there wererdquoOne of those many visitors was Dottie Nikolaus of
Lancaster city who was no stranger to the 50plus EXPO ldquoIrsquove been here before and I really enjoy it I like the
variety of areas such as travel home repair and eventhe end-of-life servicesrdquo she said ldquoThe entertainmentthis year has been excellent toordquo
It was standing-room only when the dayrsquosentertainment kicked off at 10 am The Dutch AppleDinner Theatre performed select songs from theirfinishing 2014 show season and previewed numbersfrom their upcoming 2015 shows including Mid-LifeThe Crisis Continues Les Miseacuterables and Rogers andHammersteinrsquos Oklahoma
Guests enjoyed the vintage- and modern-era Lioneltrain sets that were on display thanks to CoolTrains Infull operation during the course of the EXPO thedisplay comprised three operating tracks eachshowcasing their own train as well as a miniature trainstation gas station convenience stores and tiny carsand trucks
Jerry Mitchell education and outreach specialistfrom the Office of Attorney General used acombination of video presentation and lecture to share
his knowledge on senior scams and how best to protectyour identity and assets from fraudulent activity
Stauffers of Kissel Hill Greenhouse Manager JayUlrich hosted a container-gardening demonstrationUlrich used a mix of annuals and perennials andshowed how to combine textures and colors to create aperfect focal point or accent
Chris Poje 2010 Pa StatE SENiOr idOL winnerserenaded the crowd with renditions of Sinatra andother musical artists from throughout the decades Histake on Lee Greenwoodrsquos ldquoGod Bless the USArdquo gotthe audience to its feet and singing with patriotic pride
That patriotism carried over at the Keystone MilitaryFamilies booth where EXPO attendees donated itemsor cash toward the nonprofitrsquos Stockings for Soldierscollection Each year KMF sends care packages andChristmas stockings to American soldiers serving athome and abroad
Back on stage 2012 Pa StatE SENiOr idOL winnerVickie Kissinger wooed the crowd with a set of smoothand powerful performances
Matt Macis a charismatic song-and-dance performerand a headliner in his own right presented familiartunes from Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Sinatraand other musical greats
Other fun features of the day were the new puttingcontestmdashthe winner took home $100 cashmdashand thefree salon services offered in the Pamper U ZoneGuests paused in their way around the EXPO floor totake advantage of a free haircut manicure or minimassage
The 50plus EXPOs presented by OLP EvENtS willreturn in spring 2015 For more information call(717)-285-1350 or visit www50plusexpopacom
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What do Bing Crosby ElvisPresley Martina McBrideAlvin and the Chipmunks
The Beach Boys Patty Loveless TheOsmonds Perry Como and TheMormon Tabernacle Choir have incommon
The answer They have all sung andrecorded the song ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo
ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo is in fact theworldrsquos most popular Christmas songhaving sold more than 125000000copies It has been recorded in DutchYiddish Japanese and even Swahili
Written by Irving Berlin ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo is a fascinating footnote inAmerican cultural history A Jewishsongwriter wrote a universal bestsellingsong about a day celebrating the birth ofChristianityrsquos founder
Also unusual is the fact that IrvingBerlin did not like the Christmas holidayThat time of year brought back memories
of the tragic death of his infant sonIrving Berlin Jr in December 1928
Berlinrsquos inspiration may have comefrom his being a lonely andnostalgic northeasterntransplant caught in LosAngeles during the holidayseason There the palmtrees and summerliketemperatures in Decembermade him yearn for hismore familiar winter coldweather and snow
Berlinrsquos song originally began with thisintroductory verse
The sun is shiningThe grass is greenThe orange and palm trees swayTherersquos never been such a dayIn Beverly Hills LABut itrsquos December the 24thAnd Irsquom longing to be up north hellip
And then follows the line known andsung all around the planet everyDecember ldquoIrsquom dreaming of a white
Christmas helliprdquo Berlinrsquos labors over this
song took placethroughout a night inJanuary 1940 Whencompleted Berlin wasexcited about his creationdescribing it as a ldquoroundrdquosong his term for thoserare tunes that seemed to
flow from him effortlessly and seamlessly ldquoWe working composers all too often
in the interest of expediency sharpen ourpencils get out that square sheet of paperand become too slickrdquo he later explainedldquoThose forced efforts are lsquosquarersquo songsBut sometimes a song is natural We maystart it to order for a specific scene orshow but our subconscious beings go towork and the song is just thererdquo
On a Monday morning when hecompleted ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo Berlinrushed to his office proclaiming toHelmy Kresa his transcriber ldquoI want youto take down a song I wrote over theweekend Not only is it the best song Iever wrote itrsquos the best song anybody everwroterdquo
Initially skeptical Kresa wrote downthe notes as Berlin sitting at a pianobegan to play the song While Kresalistened and transcribed his skepticismevaporated
ldquoAs he started to sing I knew rightaway that the way he juxtaposed thewarmth of Southern California with thecold snow would make it a hitrdquo Kresarecalled ldquoand when he sang the chorus Iknew it really was the greatest song everwritten I was as thrilled as he wasrdquo
The duo continued working
The Worldrsquos Most Popular Christmas Song
Fragments of History
Victor Parachin
please see SONG page 23
When readers meet me theynever want to talk to meInstead they excitedly look
all around for my husband sayingldquoWherersquos Bobrdquo
Everyone loves Bob But they feelsorry for him because I often make himlook like a doofus (which he is) in mycolumns They look at him with pity andsay ldquoYoursquore such a good sportrdquo
Well Irsquom here to tell you Bob adoresit when I write about him When I donrsquotinclude him hersquoll ask ldquoWhat about merdquowith an insanely disappointed look onhis face
Having said all that last week he hadto fast for routine blood work whichmeant no food after midnight No bigdeal right
Early that evening he was face downon the couch I knelt down andmassaged his shoulders
ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo I saidEver so slowly he raised his head
ldquoDonrsquot you remember the medicalprocedure Irsquom about to getrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not anoperation sweetsItrsquos just a bloodtestrdquo
He sat upldquoJUST A BLOODTESTrdquo
I quietly tiptoedout of the room
At five tomidnight I foundhim in the kitchengorging on frozenpizza
ldquoSheesh Bob Donrsquot you want to nukeit firstrdquo
ldquoTherersquos no timerdquoI lovingly took his hands but he
crazily pulled away and franticallysearched through the cookie jar
ldquoWhere are the peanut buttercookiesrdquo he said
Slowly I stepped backward andwhispered ldquoImdashImdashmay have finishedthem last nightrdquo
ldquoWHATrdquo
ldquoWell I um I wantedcookiesrdquo
ldquoOh so you wantedcookies did you I willnever forgive you for thisrdquo
He dragged himself offto bed I quietly got inbed too In exactly threeminutes he startedmoaning the song fromOliver ldquoFood gloriousfoodmdashhot sausage andmustardrdquo
Less than an hour later he sneezedonce and said ldquoStarvation has caused meto get a coldrdquo
Now I donrsquot like gender stereotypingBut I take that back when it comes to acold Thatrsquos because Bob gets ldquomancoldsrdquo During his last one he threwhimself an ldquoIrsquom going to dierdquo party
I realized that the way I wasapproaching this was all wrong So Ichanged And miraculously I also foundthe cure to the common cold
ldquoYoursquoll be OKrdquo I said ldquoRight afteryour blood work wersquoll get rid of yourcold Instead of heading to your favoritediner like we planned for a lusciousomelet made with grilled apples cheddarcheese and bacon wersquoll keep you onnothing but chicken broth all dayrdquo
Suddenly he stopped sneezingldquoSweets we couldnrsquot have gone to the
diner anywayrdquo I said ldquoYoursquore obviouslytoo weak from starvation Wersquoll go theresomeday sometimemdashfar far from nowsince it will clearly take a long time foryou to recover from your horrible fastingordealrdquo
And with that he jumped out of bedand said ldquoI feel greatrdquo
After the blood work we went to therestaurant where Bob made a speedyrecovery as he reveled in mouthfuls ofglorious food
That week I wound up with amonster cold I knew Bob would get backat me for how I tricked him into gettingbetter I stayed in bedmdashwaiting
He found my grandmotherrsquos quilt inthe cupboard and placed it on metenderly snugging it under my chin
Between sneezes I said ldquoThis is theworst cold Irsquove ever had Go ahead Makefun of me I deserve itrdquo
ldquoYep you dordquo he said putting on hisjacket and getting the car keys
ldquoBob yoursquore going out when Irsquom onmy deathbedrdquo
When he came home he had a bagwith him He took out a chicken pot piemy favorite Kleenex made with aloe acopy of People magazine and a carton ofmint chocolate chip ice cream
He propped up our pillows We spentthe day together watching Murphy Brownreruns and luxuriating in thebreathtaking nearness of each other
So of course everyone loves BobThatrsquos because we all know that he is justlike thismdashsensitive lovingcompassionate and adoringmdasheven whenI donrsquot have a cold
Saralee Perel is an award-winning nationallysyndicated columnist Her new book isCracked Nuts amp Sentimental Journeys StoriesFrom a Life Out of Balance To find out morevisit wwwsaraleeperelcom or emailsperelsaraleeperelcom
18 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
50plus Senior News continues to bring important information as well asentertaining articles to the 50+ community We at On-Line Publisherswould like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the
editorial contributors of 50plus Senior News
It is through the varied interestsand considerable talents of ourcontributors and freelance writersthat such a range of informativeand entertaining content isavailable to read each monthThe pages of 50plus Senior Newsare enriched by your contributions
Mike Clark (The Way I See It)
Angelo Coniglio (The Search for Our Ancestry)
Al Goodman (Beyond the Battlefield )
Andrea Gross (Traveltizers)
John Johnston (Social Security News)
Dr Lori (Art and Antiques)
Gloria May (NurseNews)
Clyde McMillan-Gamber (The Beauty in Nature)
Jim Miller (The Savvy Senior)
Victor Parachin (Fragments of History)
Saralee Perel (Such is Life)
Dr Leonard Perry (The Green Mountain Gardener)
Ted Rickard (The Squint-Eyed Senior)
Sy Rosen (Older But Not Wiser)
Walt Sonneville (My 22 Centsrsquo Worth)
Nick Thomas (Tinseltown Talks)
Robert Wilcox (Salute to a Veteran)
Judith Zausner (Creativity Matters)
Thank YouColumnists
Such is Life
Saralee Perel
When a Man Canrsquot Have Food
Bob and Saralee at the diner
The best of Christmases and thehigh point of the feast daymarking the beginning of the
Christian era was the year I got theelectric train An electric train has a lot ofpieces And you can take the pieces apartand put them back together in your ownfashion any old way you want to
The next best part of Christmas wascousin-visiting Here the cousinsmdashalmostall male and within a couple years of myown agemdashbecame real people not justthe last or next wearer of hand-me-downldquoSunday bestrdquo
They were here in person kids I couldplay with bringing with them the cold-fresh of December into our second-floorapartment
Gift inspection was the first order ofbusiness for visiting cousins Even beforehellos it was ldquoWhad-ja-getrdquomdashall oneword Without waiting for a responsethis was followed by ldquoWhad-else-ja-getrdquo
The year of the electric train was atriumph of familial snobberyQuestioning never got past the firstldquowhad-ja-getrdquo Instantly four cousinswere on hands and knees takingeverything apart to rearrange it revisingit to anything but the drearilysymmetrical layout plotted by Lionel
There was never enough track ofcourse There never would bemdashnot forthe fledgling empire builders who werealready looking down the hall to thedining room wondering how manypieces and how many Christmases itwould take to get there
There was one other Christmas giftthat even among my cousins wouldsquash the ldquowhad-ja-getsrdquo If you got anErector Set you simply pointed at thebox
You tried not to look too superioracting as though lavish gifts were an
everyday thingwith you Youmight beinterrupted byyour auntinsisting youtry on ldquoat leastthe jacketrdquofrom theSunday outfither son hadfinallyoutgrown But the moment was stillyours
The Erector Set consisted entirely ofparts Nothing was put together in thefirst place hundreds of metal pieces steelwheels nuts and boltsmdashendlesspossibilities for both construction andeventual dismembermentmdashand theruination of hundreds of vacuumcleaners
(My Aunt Ella used to claim that theErector Set people were subsidized by theHoover people But then Aunt Ella alsoclaimed that opening an umbrellaindoors made the roof leak and onerainy spring she turned out to be rightabout that)
One year a cousin we visited got anIrish Mail This was a sidewalk vehiclethat you steered with your feet andpropelled by working a handlebar backand forth
It was really a neat machine and onceyou got the rhythm of it you could workup some real speedmdashplenty enough tobecome a pedestrian hazard and getyelled at
But the Irish Mail was expensive andthus unheard of in his neighborhood soit simply had to be ldquodorkyrdquo which meantit was soon abandoned and left in a darkcorner of the cousinrsquos basement It was agift from the other side of the family an
uncle bymarriage wholived in a swellapartmentbuilding thatdidnrsquot allowkids
There was asuper-deluxemodel of theErector Set thatactually had a
miniature steam engine with it None ofus cousins had one but there was anonly child named Arnold who lived in afirst-floor apartment down the blockwho did
The engine would have made a lot offriends for Arnold who could have usedsome help in that department since henot only had steel-rimmed glasses butwore braces too
But his mother wouldnrsquot let anybody
play with it because it was too dangerousSo we kept pushing Arnold into snowbanks or bushes for all the next year untilhe and his steam engine finally moved tothe suburbs
Eventually the cousins went separateways Some uncles became prosperousand relocated to airier neighborhoodsToday the children of the cousins andthe cousins of the cousins donrsquot evenknow one another
Which is a pity really If all thecousins chipped in we could get theextra track for the train and the ErectorSet with the miniature steam engineThen wersquod get together again and makeall those nifty things that are pictured onthe lids of the boxes
A collection of Ted Rickardrsquos family-funessays is titled Anything Worth Knowing ILearned from the Grandkids It is nowavailable in paperback on Amazoncom
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Artist Shares 100 Faces 100 StoriesPhotographer Molly Kraybillrsquos
display on aging ldquoOne Hundredrdquowill be on display in the Harvest ViewGallery of Landis Homes from 430to 830 pm through Jan 15
A 2009 graduate of LancasterMennonite High School Kraybillgraduated in 2013 from EasternMennonite University inHarrisonburg Va with a degree inphotography and digitalcommunications
The ldquoart of agingrdquo took on newmeaning for Kraybill whophotographed women ages 1 to 100
for her senior art show titled ldquoOneHundredrdquo
ldquolsquoOne Hundredrsquo is an explorationof the female experience of agingrdquosays Kraybill ldquoI photographed onefemale for every age 1 through 100and asked each one the samequestion lsquoWhat do you like aboutyour agersquo
ldquoThe result is a colorful visualjourney through the wisdom painand joy that aging brings Frombraces to wrinkles from the simpledelights of being a kindergartner tothe losses of older age I have found
that age is something to be celebratedembraced and most importantlynothing to be ashamed ofrdquo
For Kraybill talking with theparticipants shed new light on aging
ldquoThey made me realize that Ishouldnrsquot be scared of the futurerdquo saidKraybill ldquoIt makes me appreciateliving in the moment
ldquoIrsquom excited to agerdquoLandis Homes is located at 1001
E Oregon Road Lititz Moreinformation is available atwwwlandishomesorg or by calling(717) 381-3550
Pumpkin ContestCelebrates Creativity
Lancaster native Molly Kraybill currently lives inWashington DC where she teaches digital art
in a public elementary school
Residents staff and localvolunteers at Garden Spot Villagerecently teamed up for the first-ever on-campus ldquoPack-A-Paloozardquoto benefit Operation ChristmasChild a project of SamaritanrsquosPurse an international Christianrelief and evangelismorganization
The group packed 120 red-and-green holiday-themedshoeboxes with school and craftsupplies toys toothbrushes andtoothpaste and other items Theboxes will be distributed to needychildren overseas
In addition to the boxespacked at Pack-A-Palooza GardenSpot Village distributed another 100boxes to individual residents forpacking Packers included a personal
note of encouragement in each boxSamaritanrsquos Purse has run
Operation Christmas Child each yearsince 1993
First place ndash The Carousel created bythe St Annersquos receptionist office
Second place ndash The Popcorn Bucket(SARC cinema) created by the first-floor
nursing staff Third place ndash The GumballMachine created by the
admissions and social work team
After the votes were compiled thewinners of the annual St AnnersquosRetirement Community pumpkin-decorating contest were announced at thecommunityrsquos annual Halloween party
The winners were
Volunteers Barbara SlowthowerShirley Fulton and Therese Hodson sortcrayons and other supplies to be packedinto shoeboxes for Operation ChristmasChild during the recent Pack-A-Palooza
event at Garden Spot Village
GSV Hosts First On-CampusPack-A-PaloozaThe Garden Spot Village holiday train
room celebrating its 10th anniversary thisyear is open to the public from 130 to 4pm on Saturdays through Dec 27
Even repeat visitors will find lots ofnew highlights on both O-gauge andHO-gauge layouts
The O-gauge layout features a hobocamp Sunoco Oil siding many detailedstructures and LED lighting A newLionel Legacy remote control systemmakes it possible to run five trains atonce
Now visitors can push a button tomove workers around a control towerand operate a sawmill with a conveyor-belt log loader
These new features are in addition toan operating freight station coal loadergas station and water tower
Visitors will also see a 15-foot earlyhandcrafted Lionel O-gauge circus train
This year club members can operatemuch of the HO-gauge display through
a computer or smart phone The displaynow features more detailed roadcrossings with crossing gates that raiseand lower with flashing lights andringing bells
Visitors will still be able to get anengineerrsquos-eye view from the engine ofone of the trains on a 55-inch wallmonitor
Garden Spot Village is located at 433S Kinzer Ave Admission is freedonations are accepted For informationand directions call (717) 355-6000
Garden Spot Village Train Clubmembers Mike Lanyon left and
Mike ldquoFitzrdquo Fitzgerald
Holiday Train Room Open to Public
because I eventually got him into ittoordquo
Leh began to study antiques learningfrom older people hersquod meet at the fleamarkets who would show him what tolook for and what wasnrsquot worth it
From there he gained an interest inblue-decorated stoneware which hefound more interesting than bottles aseach was handmade and uniquelydecorated
ldquoI learned at some point that diversityis goodrdquo he said ldquoI got into all avenuesof antiquing buying painted furnitureiron glass pottery oil paintings basketsand chinardquo
While he works full-time as asalesman estimator Leh has filled hisweekends running to different auctionsHe still loves variety but he keeps asharp eye out for his favorite blue crocks
He looks for ones with specialdecorations Tulips and other floraldesigns are most common with fruitfalling as a close second and birds as athird The rarest finds have moons catsor dogs
Leh has close to 100 crocks in hispersonal collection and said he canrsquot evenbegin to count the bottles No matterhow many he gets he keeps his findslocal
His fascination with history pushedhim to sell his home and move inSeptember to a 1798 stone house builtby Thomas Pettit the son of a countyfounder
The architecture is unparalleled Lehsaid There are seven fireplaces thickwindow boxes and original chair railsand hardwood floors through the home
The house was added to the NationalRegister of Historic Places in 1983 It isthe perfect environment for Lehrsquosnumerous treasures now displayed andincorporated into the housersquos deacutecor
ldquoI just love historyrdquo he said ldquoIt makes
perfect sense for me to have a place likethis to fill with the items I am sofascinated withrdquo
While antiques became a huge part ofLehrsquos life he slowly made it a familyaffair His father bought a home inupstate New York that was built in 1894and together they decorated it withperiod items that fit the theme of thehome
Over the years his fatherrsquos collectiongrew and he started selling things withhis son sharing a booth at a localantique mart Soon they had two boothsand eventually three The younger Lehno longer has a booth but his father stillruns one out of Easton Pa
A lot of the antiques Leh tries to sellare higher-end items that can sit too longat a local market He finds better luck
sending those to auctionsVisiting one is an experience he
saidldquoItrsquos the people itrsquos the food itrsquos
the triprdquo he said ldquoTherersquos not anauction I donrsquot go to where I donrsquot
know peoplerdquoAlthough antiquing can be expensive
it doesnrsquot have to be Leh saidHersquos bought many things for more
than $10000 including a LancasterCounty farm table he bought thissummer
But there are a variety of levels atwhich people can get involved headded
Every year he goes to the BaltimoreBottle Show where he sees many kidsgetting started at the same age he didSome of them walk in with $5 and leavewith 10 bottles ready to start acollection they can build on
Many of them can even specialize incertain bottles such as medicine bottlesor soda and beer bottles
ldquoMy problem was I specialized ineverythingrdquo he said laughing
Leh also finds value not necessarily inthe expensive items but in the ones thatare the most unusual
ldquoWhat they were wherever they camefrom what they were used formdashthosestories are what interest merdquo Leh said
Early Pennsylvania settlers brought alittle bit of nature into their own homeshe said painting furniture pottery andother decorations
ldquoThose are some of my favoriteitemsrdquo he said ldquoAt one point they wereall close to someonersquos heart And I liketo think I can appreciate them nowrdquo
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For more information or to submit your happenings email Megan Joyce at mjoyceonlinepubcom or mail to
50plus Senior NewsMegan Joyce
3912 Abel Drive Columbia PA 17512
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TREASURE from page 1
Some of Lehrsquos antique bottlecollection including figural
bitters bottles historical flasksand early medicine bottles
Back row from left Gaudy Dutch cup andplate Rabbitware plate Leeds plate Centerfrom left eagle butter print pewter master
salt seated Redware dog and cow butter print
Leh acquired this local farm table(circa 1820) in summer 2014
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Lancaster County
Calendar of EventsCocalico Senior Association ndash (717) 336-7489Dec 12 10 am ndash Music with Sandy HeiseyDec 18 10 am ndash Compass Mark Program on ProvisionsDec 24 9 am ndash Christmas Party
Columbia Senior Center ndash (717) 684-4850Dec 3 1015 am ndash Christmas BingoDec 11 10 am ndash Christmas Special Quarryville
Presbyterian SingersDec 30 1015 am ndash New Yearrsquos Eve Party and Luncheon
Elizabethtown Area Senior Center ndash (717) 367-7984 Dec 4 10 am ndash Radio City Christmas Show VideoDec 10 10 am ndash Bingo Buddies with PreschoolDec 15 1030 am ndash Christmas Activity and Craft
Lancaster House North Happy Hearts Club SeniorCenter ndash (717) 299-1278Tuesdays 1 pm ndash Varied ActivitiesThursdays noon ndash Pinochle
Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center ndash (717) 299-3943Dec 10 930 am ndash Haircuts and ManicuresDec 12 930 am ndash Holiday Music with InstrumentsDec 24 930 am ndash Holiday Program with Santa Claus
Lancaster Rec Senior Center ndash (717) 392-2115 ext 147Dec 12 915 am ndash Benefits of POADec 18 9 am ndash Christmas PartyDec 24 1030 am ndash Baking and Decorating Christmas
Cookies
Lititz Senior Center ndash (717) 626-2800Dec 3 10 am ndash Ice Cream Social with Lancashire HallDec 10 10 am ndash Children from Owl Hill Learning
Center VisitDec 24 10 am ndash Christmas Party and Music
Luis Munoz Marin Senior Center ndash (717) 295-7989Dec 9 10 am ndash Memory Box ProjectDec 11 10 am ndash Crafty Gift Ideas for GrandchildrenDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party
Millersville Senior Center ndash (717) 871-9600Mondays and Fridays 9 am ndash Healthy Steps in Motion
ExerciseDec 19 10 am ndash Cookie ExchangeDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Music with Penn Manor Chorus
Next Gen Senior Center ndash (717) 786-4770Dec 8 930 am ndash Holiday Craft CenterpiecesDec 18 1015 am ndash Smith Middle School SingersDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party
Rodney Park Happy Hearts Club Senior Center ndash(717) 393-7786 Tuesdays noon ndash Pinochle Wednesdays 1 pm ndash Varied Activities Thursdays noon ndash Bingo
Community Programs Free and open to the public
Support Groups Free and open to the public
Dec 3 7 to 815 pmAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupWillow Lakes Outpatient Center212 Willow Valley Lakes Drive Willow Street(717) 464-9365
Dec 8 10 to 11 amAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6076jmortongardenspotvillageorg
Dec 18 noonBrain Tumor Support GroupLancaster General Health Campus Wellness Center2100 Harrisburg Pike Lancaster(717) 626-2894
Dec 22 2 to 3 pmParkinsonrsquos Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6259jshaffergardenspotvillageorg
Dec 24 6 to 8 pmEpilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania SupportGroupLancaster General HospitalStager Room 5555 N Duke St Lancaster(800) 887-7165 ext 104
Saturdays in December 130 to 4 pmTrain Room Holiday Open HouseGarden Spot Village Train Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6000
Dec 1 6 pmRed Rose Singles MeetingHossrsquos Steak amp Sea House100 W Airport Road Lititz(717) 406-6098
Dec 7 3 pmPublic Singing of Handelrsquos MessiahGrace Lutheran Church517 N Queen St Lancaster(717) 397-2748
Dec 14 9 am to 3 pmPennsylvania Music ExpoContinental Inn2285 Lincoln Highway EastLancaster(717) 898-1246wwwrecordcollectorsorg
Dec 19 6 to 9 pmMusic FridaysDowntown Lancaster (717) 341-0028
Senior Center Activities
Library Programs
Lititz Public Library 651 Kissel Hill Road Lititz (717) 626-2255Dec 3 630 pm ndash Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster CountyDec 8 130 to 330 pm Dec 16 6 to 8 pm ndash Scrabble Meet-UpsDec 16 11 am ndash Reel Talk for Everyone The Pianist
If you have an eventyou would like to includeplease email information to mjoyceonlinepubcom for
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Winter is Coming hellipBefore the weather gets too
cold you should protect yourhouse and family from theelements
Here are some essential areas tocheck
Roofbull Look for missing shinglescracked flashing and brokenoverhanging tree limbs
bull Check the chimney for mortardeterioration and loose bricksInspect the underside of the rooffrom the attic for signs of leakage
Exteriorbull Check the foundation for cracksin the concrete or low spots in thesoil where water can accumulateagainst the foundation
bull Examine the caulking in the
siding and around the windowand door trims
Heat
bull Turn on the heating system andensure that the heat is beingdelivered to all outlets
bull Check the filter and change it ifnecessary Keep extra filtersaround so you can change itduring the winter season
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SONG from page 17
developing and refining ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo over several weeks and thenput it away
More than a year later in April 1941Berlin and film director Mark Sandrichwere working on a new movie HolidayInn when Berlin realized it would be theperfect forum for his Christmas song
On the Paramount Studios set wasWalter Scharf a staff music arrangerassigned to Berlin His task was to turnBerlinrsquos tunes into full-fledged orchestralnumbers
Scharf remembers Berlin tapping outldquoWhite Christmasrdquo on a piano Berlin
only had two years of formal schoolingand never learned to read or write musicScharf recalls Berlinrsquos first performance asa ldquovery roughrdquo rendition
Bing Crosby who overheard Berlinplaying the piece was not impressedCrosby a devout Catholic wantedldquoWhite Christmasrdquo removed from thefilm because he thought it would furthersecularize Christmas which he felt shouldbe a religious season
It was Scharf who eased Crosbyrsquosconcern telling the singer he thoughtldquoWhite Christmasrdquo would turn out wellReportedly Crosby rolled his eyes saying
ldquoI hope sordquoHoliday Inn opened in New York on
Aug 4 1942 It featured Bing Crosby asa singer and Fred Astaire as a dancerWhile Berlin was ecstatic andenthusiastic the reviewers barely noticedor mentioned the production
Before long however the song ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo was becoming a hit Themovie won an Oscar for Best Song in1943 and was also nominated for BestScoring of a Musical Picture and BestOriginal Story
Because the country was in the darkestdays of World War II many welcomed
this sentimental reminder of home As aresult Crosbyrsquos recording of ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo has sold more than 30 millionrecords
Crosby was amazed at the publicresponse to the song As a member of theUSOrsquos traveling ensemble he was askedby troops serving in World War II to singldquoWhite Christmasrdquo no matter what timeof year it was
More than 150 different performerswho run the entire musical gamut haverecorded this piece Crosbyrsquos version alonewas listed as the all-time top single by TheGuinness Book of World Records
asset to the giftedSuper achievers frequently are driven
to succeed to escape their ldquoBlack Dogrdquo asWinston Churchill described his owndark moods Those who have beenafflicted with psychiatric maladies includeAbraham Lincoln Sir Isaac NewtonNoah Webster Samuel Johnson Ludwigvan Beethoven Charles Darwin ErnestHemingway Walt Whitman Edgar AllanPoe and Herman Melville
If todayrsquos medications had sedatedtheir psyches would they have been lessdriven to achieve
Crossword puzzles have long served asa choice for those who seek mentalstimulation Now the trend is towardcomputer games AARP has free gameson their website wwwaarporg
For Einstein theorizing may havebeen his equivalent of a computer gameBut he benefited also by playing theviolin to exercise his brain
In 1890 William James in his ThePrinciples of Psychology theorized thatldquoorganic matter especially nerve tissueseems endowed with a very extraordinarydegree of plasticityrdquo
For 50 years that hypothesis wasignored The conventional scientificwisdom held that the brain cannot createneural growth its structure is immutable
Neuroscientists now know throughresearch of neuroplasticity that the brainis capable throughout a lifetime ofstrengthening and creating neuralconnections adapting and reorganizingfollowing injury illness or behavioralalterations
Experiment with ways in which youcan be the gatekeeper of your brainrsquosrehabilitation What is your choice
computer games violin lessons bridgechess painting portraits or landscapes ormaybe crossword puzzles
As with the selection of anantidepressant medication we may haveto try several to find which works bestfor usWalt Sonneville a retired market-researchanalyst is the author of My 22 Centsrsquo WorthThe Higher-Valued Opinion of a SeniorCitizen and A Musing Moment MeditativeEssays on Life and Learning books ofpersonal-opinion essays free of partisan andsectarian viewpoints Contact him atwaltsonnevilleverizonnet
MIND from page 14
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condolences over President Rooseveltrsquospassing Did she expect to be talkingwith a famous man like that
With a little smile she says ldquoNotreally but most of the people I talkedwith regularly were among our mostimportant generals and admirals Andwhen the prime minister called Ienjoyed only a few words with himbefore passing him on to GeneralMarshallrdquo
By January 1946 she was a sergeantand her hitch was over All WACs wereasked to reenlist but she and her fianceacutewere discharged on the same day Jan18 1946 and shortly thereafter weremarried in St Johnrsquos Lutheran Church inLancaster She became Mrs Geraldine(Jeri) Scott and embarked on awonderful 58 years of married life
The Scotts settled down to live inLancaster And she immersed herself in awide range of community activities Oneclose to her heart was serving asexecutive director of the LancasterChapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society
There she came up with the idea of aReadathon during which children wouldldquosolve the mystery of MSrdquo by readingbooks for credit WGAL-TV filmed theskit through which the program waspresented to the local children
That film was sent to the national MSheadquarters who found the film soinspiring that they adopted theReadathon as a national programsending copies of the film to MSchapters across the US
In addition to all her other activitiesin the community in 1991 Scott startedan art gallery that she still runs today
However when asked what she thinkstoday about having actually talked withWinston Churchill so many years agoshe says with a grin ldquoAt that time Ididnrsquot think of it as something sodifferent from what I did every day Butnow I more strongly think of it as aremembrance to be truly cherishedrdquo
Colonel Wilcox flew a B-17 bomber inEurope in World War II
Senior Art Exhibit WinnersAnnounced
The Lancaster County Office ofAging is pleased to announce thewinners in the 21st Annual Senior ArtExhibit The artworks were displayed atthe Lancaster General OutpatientPavilion Oct 21ndash24
Local art professionals judged theexhibit which consisted of works inwatercolor oil pastels acrylicsphotography and mixed media
The winners are
Watercolorbull First ndash Beverly Felter Pretty Pinkbull Second ndash MarjorieManinger Pumpkin Patch
bull Third ndash John Kimmich Bridge on LogCabin Road
Photographybull First ndash Donald Frey Havanabull Second ndash William Lau Paisley Patternsbull Third ndash Tony Harnish Rockford
Pastelbull First ndash Helena Dueck Mother andSon
bull Second ndash Herb Ackerman Venicebull Third ndash Thomas Santosusso Summer
Acrylicsbull First ndash Peggy Stoll Poppinessbull Second ndash Robert Davenport CoveredBridge
bull Third ndash Larry Hostetter The Lost isFound
Oilbull First ndash Beverly Felter Still Life withCrook No 2
bull Second ndash Sylvia Goodling Cherriesand Cream
bull Third ndash Julie Zourides HomewardBound
Mixed Mediabull First ndash Janet Ray Boys Growing UpCirca 1945
bull Second ndash Herb Ackerman 3Generations
bull Third ndash Dottie Ezard Bluebirds
Peoplersquos Choice Award ndash JosephCaranella for his acrylic The Host
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10 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
LANCASTER COUNTY
EMPLOYERS NEED YOU
For more job listings call theLancaster County Office of Aging
at (717) 299-7979or visit
wwwcolancasterpauslanco_aging
Lancaster County Office of Aging150 N Queen Street Suite 415
Lancaster PA
BELL rINGErS ndash TPLocal organization needs to fill temporary positions for passive solicitation of donations at a variety of
locations during the holiday season Must pass background check be able to stand for extended periods
and have reliable transportation
Are you looking for a new activity to enrich your life An activity that would also help an older person continue to live in the communityThe volunteer opportunities available at Lancaster County Office of Aging are diverse offer flexibility and require a minimal time commitment As a volunteer you can choose to provide a consumer with hands-on help with laundry grocery shopping or cleaning You can also provide socialization as
a phone pal or friendly visitor There are also several specialized programs for volunteers through our agency They include the volunteer ombudsman and APPRISE volunteer programs Volunteers are also invited to participate in several special events during the year distribution of donated chicken barbecue dinners and the Christmas
holiday programFor more information about any of these opportunities and others contact Bev Via volunteer coordinator at (717) 299-7979 or
agingcolancasterpaus Becoming an Office of Aging volunteer will allow you to change the life of an older personmdashand your lifemdashwith the investment of a few hours each month
COMPANIONCArEGIvEr ndash PT
Community-based firm is seeking
persons to help seniors live
enriching lives safely at home
Assist with daily duties including
cleaning cooking bathing
grooming shopping reading etc
Must have valid driverrsquos license
and reliable vehicle for transport
SN11003602
HOrTICULTUrE SPECIALIST ndash PT
Local resortconference center needs
persons to maintain grounds and
public areas by assisting with planting
trimmingpruning shrubstrees
mulching watering raking leaves
general lawn maintenance and snow
removal Need one to three monthsrsquo
related experience or training
SN11001904
EOE
vIEw OUr JOB LIST
We list other jobs on the Web at
wwwcolancasterpaus
lanco_aging To learn more about
applying for the 55+ Job Bank
and these jobs call the
Employment Unit at
(717) 299-7979SN-GEN03
SN11006301Age 55 or over Unemployed The 55+ Job Bank is one ofthree services offered by Employment Unit at the Office ofAging
Jobs are matched with those looking for work Based on anevaluation of your skills and abilities we can match you with aposition needed by a local employer Some employers arespecifically looking for older workers because of the reliabilityand experience they bring to the workplace There is a mix offull-time and part-time jobs covering all shifts requiringvarying levels of skill and experience and offering a wide rangeof salaries
The other services available through the Office of Aging arethe Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)and the regularly scheduled Job Search Workshops
mdash Volunteer Opportunities mdash
Job
Opportunities
Ihave been known to say that justbecause something is old doesnrsquotmean it is automatically valuable I
have junk in my house my grandmotherhad junk in her house hellip sometimes itrsquosjust older junk
With those sage words ofwisdom offered to the masses here aresome creative ideas about what to dowith those keepsakes that you just canrsquotpart with but you donrsquot want to storeaway in a plastic tub for the rest of yourlife
Objects that have some value to youon some level but that really wonrsquot makea big difference when it comes to cashingin are the objects that are the topic ofthis particular column
Repurposing is very popularnow There are more people seeking outantiques and thrift-store items in order toreuse or recycle them than people whojust want to collect for collectingrsquos
sake Be sure youonly repurpose thoseobjectsthat really are notvaluable
Of course youdonrsquot want torepurpose thatChippendale sidetable or a Picassodrawing so get itchecked out beforeyou move aheadOnce youknow that you havea low-valueobject consider some creative ideas
Piecing Up the PlatesPlates can be among some of the most
inexpensive collectibles that nearlyeveryone has hanging around the houseattic or yard sale Vintage decorative
floral plates can be usedat parties and even givenaway to guests as favorsThey really spruce up abuffet line block partyor family get-together
Look around yourgrandmarsquos auntrsquos andneighborrsquos cupboardsand see if you can spotany plates I have somechipped yet colorfulexamples from the1970s hanging aroundmy cabinets that wouldbe prime examples for
this projectSome creative craft aficionados
have taken such plates broken them intopieces and used them in craft projectsJust break the inexpensive plates into 2-to 4-inch pieces and then use them asyou would tiles
Some of the most popular repurposingobjects for old plates are refrigeratormagnets Just simply stick an adhesive-backed magnet to the back of your platepiece
Some damaged or chipped plates havebeen recycled into a decorative concreteframe around the kidsrsquo sandbox or kiddiepool area They will look great stuccoedor glued onto wooden birdhousesgarden jardinieres or birdbathsand trivets
Some folks have used broken platesas walkways leading to a garden shed orpool house These are some great ways touse those damaged and not-so-valuable floral plates and keep thememories too
Picking Up JewelryDamaged jewelry or fancy buttonsmdash
particularly cheap pieces of costumejewelry that can no longer be repaired or
Cool Ideas for the Not-so-Valuables
Art and Antiques by Dr Lori
Lori Verderame
Photo courtesy staff of wwwDrLoriVcom
Vintage china or mismatchedplates with minor damage are
often repurposed
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Silent OvationI purse my lipsmdashmy cheeks widenjaw stiffensnostrils flarebrow scoresneck braceseyebrows blendhands clenchas if willpowerand taught muscles alonecould plug the wall and hold back the deep seaBut eyes slowly fill spilltears betray what lies unfathomedWhat assails my earspours over my heartrsquotil it tremblesCrumbles
Musicflows across my mindslides under invisible barriersvibrates faint chordsstirs tension
A bugler plays ldquoTapsrdquomdasha lyrist soothes with psalmsmdasha choir declares Messiahrsquos ldquoHallelujahrdquomdashorchestras play once-defiant ldquoFinlandiardquomdashgold medalists glow in national anthemrsquos auramdashor a chorus underscores Jean Valjeanrsquos plea ldquoBring Him HomerdquoWithout warningIrsquom tuned and tiedto abiding themesof certain endingstemporal triumphspromising tomorrowsmdashnew secret anniversariesof the heartmdashmy own momentous momentsmarked anointedinfused with tears
Written and submitted by Evelyn Merriam
wornmdashcan be reused and made intoreally cool art objects
Damaged pieces of costume jewelrycan be the source for jewelrypictures by sewing or gluingthe broken pieces onto a piece of velvetfelt or fabric Then the textileis framed as you would a collage
Old broken jewelry or pieces thereofcan be made into a brooch tussymussy or brooch bouquet comprised ofboth fresh flowers and colorful fake-gemstone pins in the shape of flowers
Country music star MirandaLambert carried a brooch bouquet ather country-themed wedding It is acool union of vintage and Victorian
fresh and fauxSome pieces of costume jewelry are
valuable so be sure to check out thevalue with an appraisal before you starttaking apart the jewelry pieces that arestill intact However the damagedpieces are fair game for you crafters outthere
Celebrity PhD antiques appraiser authorand award-winning TV personality Dr Lorihosts antiques appraisal events worldwideDr Lori is the star appraiser on Discoverychannelrsquos TV show AuctionKings Visit wwwDrLoriVcomwwwFacebookcomDoctorLori LoriVerderame at Google+ or call (888) 431-1010
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Traveltizers Travel Appetizers Stories that Whet the Appetite for Travel
By Andrea Gross
Irsquom half-submerged in a luxuriouswhirlpool tub sipping from a glass ofsweet ice wine and looking out the
window at the cascading waters ofHorseshoe Falls the largest of the threefalls that make up Niagara Falls
Over there in the distance is theUnited States Here at the RadissonHotel is Canada
Divided in part by the Niagara Riverthe two countries share the falls withHorseshoe on the Canadian side andAmerican and Bridal Veil falls technicallyin the United States although betterviewed from Canada
Theyrsquore not the tallest falls in theworld but theyrsquore among the mostpowerful and tonight illuminated infestive colors theyrsquore surely the mostbeautiful
Waterfalls wine and a whirlpooltubmdashcould there be a more glorious wayto spend New Yearrsquos Eve I think not buta party is waiting outsidemdashnot just any
party but one of the grandest in Canadaand the only one thatrsquos televised fromcoast to coast
In short ldquoItrsquos Canadarsquos answer toTimes Squarerdquo says Niagara Falls MayorJim Diodati
My husband and I don our parkasmdashDecember weather in Niagara typicallyranges from the low 20s to the mid-30smdashand set out for Queen VictoriaPark
Itrsquos not far from the hotel and as we
walk along the path bordering the fallswersquore surrounded by trees sparkling withmore than a million lights and more than100 illuminated displays representingeverything from Noahrsquos ark and an Inuitkayak to humongous Canadian andUnited States flags
By the time we arrive at the parkmusic is blaring from the stage and theplace is packed with revelers Off to theside the Skylon Tower rises 775 feetabove the falls
The circular top which resembles aspace station is aglow with lights andthe exterior glass-enclosed elevator calledthe ldquoYellow Bugrdquo streaks up and downferrying visitors to and from therevolving dining room and observationdeck at the top
The countdown begins shortly beforemidnight Eight seven six hellip one TheYellow Bug zooms to the top fireworksexplode from the tower and the crowdroars Then led by the performers onstage everyone begins singing ldquoAuldLang Synerdquo
Niagara Fallsrsquo New Yearrsquos Bash
Niagara Falls consists of three separate waterfallsFrom left American Falls Bridal Veil Falls Horseshoe Falls
Horseshoe Falls is wider than sevenfootball fields and as the water dropsthe distance of a 13-story building itcreates an explosion of mist
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Itrsquos almost 1 am when we head backto the Radisson and we have to run tocatch the Falls Incline Railway before itcloses This saves us the uphill hike fromthe street-level park to the FallsviewTourist Area where the hotels casinoeateries and shops are located
We arrive in our room chilled butthrilled ready to start the new year
The next day we explore more ofNiagararsquos winter offerings
After walking farther along the 3-mileillumination route we warm up amongstthe poinsettias and Christmas cacti at theFloral Showhouse and then make ourway to Journey Behind the Falls anattraction that helps us truly appreciatethe size and splendor of Niagara
Dressed in waterproof ponchos(distributed free at the entrance) weslosh through tunnels to emerge 13stories below ground level at the pointwhere Horseshoe Falls crashes into theLower Niagara River
Wersquore showered with mist as theequivalent of more than 1 millionbathtubs full of water rush over the fallsevery hour traveling at a speed of 25mph (During the winter the lowerobservation deck is closed but therersquosdrama and moisture aplenty on theupper deck)
Although itrsquos possible to see all threefalls from the ground-level walkway wetake a helicopter ride in order to betterunderstand the arearsquos geography From up
high we can see how the Niagara Riverwhich begins in Lake Erie and flowsnorth into Lake Ontario divides as itcircles around Goat Island
The southern side plummets over acliff to form Horseshoe Falls while thenorthern side leads to American Falls andBridal Veil Falls These two smaller fallsare in turn separated from each other bythe much smaller landmass of LunaIsland
Finally since the Niagara Peninsula isone of the top ice-wine-producingregions in the world we visit InniskillinEstate Winery an award-winningproducer of the luxury wine We see thevineyards where harvesting of the frozengrapes has just begun watch a video ofthe production process and sample threedifferent types of ice wine RieslingCabernet Franc and Sparkling
We canrsquot agree on which one we likebest so we splurge on mini-bottles ofeach If we canrsquot make it back to Niagaranext year at least wersquoll be able tocelebrate at homemdashbut it wonrsquot be thesame without the whirlpool tub and themagnificent view of the falls
If you goNiagararsquos Winter Festival of Lights
runs through Jan 12 2015wwwniagaraparkscomwwwradissoncomniagarafallsca
Photos copy Irv Green unless otherwise notedstory by Andrea Gross (wwwandreagrosscom)
Photo courtesy of Winter Festival of Lights
Niagararsquos Winter Festival of Lightsfeatures a Christmas Tree Walk that
extends more than 3 miles
Photo courtesy of Niagara Parks Commission
The Falls are illuminated at night adding tothe festive air of the holiday season
Photo courtesy of Niagara Parks Commission
Fireworks mark the coming of theNew Year during Niagararsquos
New Yearrsquos Eve bash
Photo courtesy of Winter Festival of Lights
A three-story-tall illuminated flag ofCanada welcomes folks from the
United States who make up half of the11 million travelers who visit
Niagara each year
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SaturdayJanuary 17 2015
Racestart10am
LocationLancasterCountyCentralParkPavilion22(KiwanisLodge)
Prizes will be awarded to the overall top three male and female finishersand top three male and female finishers in each age category
First three finishers with dogs (any age group) will also receive prizes
Race fees $20 if received by January 8 2015 $25 after January 82015 Only people who pre-register (with payment) by January 8 willhave the option of receiving a t-shirt
Proceeds benefit the Sierra Club ndash Lancaster Grouprsquos environmentalcleanup and education efforts throughout Lancaster County
For more details email SierraClubEventgmailcom visitwwwlancastersierracluborg or ldquoLikerdquo us on Facebook
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When you were much muchyounger you may havewondered if your mind was
playing tricks Has that monster underyour childhood bed vanished only to bereplaced by other mental quirks alsounsettling as you age Where did I leave my keys The check I wrote a moment ago is not
in sight The envelope in which it is to bemailed is here in front of me I keep hearing the same song over and
over in my mind (a phenomenon calledldquoearwormsrdquo)
You are not losing your mind Theseare mild irritations not alarms Alarmsare triggered when you forget to turn offthe range or you become disoriented asto time or place
That famous painting called TheScream of Nature by Norwegian artistEdvard Munch intrigues us because itportrays how we feel on occasion The
agonized subject inthe painting isclasping his headwith the palms ofhis hands themouth opened intoa large oval thepanicked eyesglancing skyward
He stands on abridge but theartist does notshow to where thebridge leads Whatlies ahead
PerhapsMunchrsquos figuresuffers fromgerontophobiawhich is the irrational fear of aging andwhat lies ahead Symptoms include anyof several apprehensions such as socialisolation inadequate resources and
inability to remainphysically self-sufficient
Most seniors do notexperience that phobiaon a recurring basisYet we are fascinated byMunchrsquos paintingbecause it illustrates arare extreme in ourresponse to anxieties
Seniors like othersexperience normalepisodic bouts ofmelancholy It can besevere temporarily aswhen brought on bydeath of someone inthe family or a friend
Less severe is holiday melancholy wherewe feel excluded from participating withothers in the general merriment
Causes of our dark moods are not
always clear It could be eitherinsufficient or excessive sleep stresstaking or not taking medication orsimply a misdiagnosis
If the melancholy becomes chronicone might be prescribed anantidepressant Some prescriptions workfor some people and not others Patientsreportedly try different antidepressants todetermine which works best Theyrsquorecaught in a casino of choices where theyhope to place the right bet
Severe melancholy or depression hasbeen a characteristic of many of the mostimportant contributors to our culture Ifthese personalities had lived during whatis called the ldquoProzac Generationrdquo wemight have been deprived of their genius
Aristotle concluded that ldquoall men whohave become outstanding in philosophystatesmanship poetry or the arts aremelancholicrdquo He saw melancholy as an
Are You Losing Your Mind
My 22 Centsrsquo Worth
Walt Sonneville
The Scream of Natureby Edvard Munch
please see MIND page 23
www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 15
To schedule a tour please call
717-336-5501 x-309 or800-406-2273
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VolunteerSpotlight
Do you know a 50+ volunteer who gives selflessly to others Tell us what makes him or her
so special and we will consider them for 50plus Senior Newsrsquo Volunteer Spotlight
Submissions should be 200 words or fewer and photos are encouraged Email preferred to
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The NationalAssociation of Watch ampClock Collectorsrsquo(NAWCC) Watch ampClock Museum and theLibrary amp ResearchCenter named Mariettaresident GregoryGerhart Volunteer of theYear Recently Gerhartreceived an award for hisgenerous contribution oftime
Gerhartrsquos uncle a member of theNAWCC introduced him to theassociation more than 40 years agoGerhart has been a member for manyyears and after he retired from theKellogg Company he decided topursue his interest in the NAWCC byvolunteering at the museum
He regularly enjoys greetingworldwide members and visitors
guiding group tours andtaking on various museumgallery projects Gerhartrsquospositive experience nowincludes serving as a part-time gallery attendant
ldquoGreg took it uponhimself to makeimprovements in themuseumrsquos lighting byusing his technicalexperience in rebuildingthe museumrsquos display case
lighting unitsrdquo said Noel Poiriermuseum director
ldquoWith funds from a donor andsupport from the unitsrsquo manufacturerGreg was able to singlehandedlyimprove the experience of ourmuseum visitors by ensuring that theobjects on display are adequatelylighted It simply wouldnrsquot have beenpossible without himrdquo
Greg Gerhart
NAWCC Names Volunteer of the Year
RSVP of the CapitalRegion has named TanyaWest as the LancasterCounty Volunteer of theMonth for December
West has beenvolunteering withLancaster Countyorganizations sinceshortly after movingfrom Erie in the 1960sShe averages 500volunteer hours per year with manyyears significantly higher
West is the epitome ofvolunteerism as a way of life In thepast she served as a volunteer boardmember and officer of a dozennonprofit organizations ranging fromGirl Scouts to 4-H and from brain-injured children to the disabled
West continues to demonstrate hercommitment with eight different
Lancaster Countycommunity organizationsShe currently serves on theboards of Mental HealthAmerica and ContactLancaster Helpline
In addition shevolunteers with Kiwanisand Community ActionProgramrsquos povertysimulationsTanya West is great
example of volunteer service inLancaster County
For information on volunteeropportunities or to submit the name of avolunteer for future recognition emaillancasterrsvpcapregorg or call RSVPrsquosLancaster County office at (717) 847-1539 or the statewide Senior Corps ofPennsylvania hotline toll-free at (800)870-2616
Tanya West
West Chosen as Volunteer of the Month
16 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
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By Christina Cardamone
Seniors and baby boomers filled the Spooky NookSports complex in Manheim for the 18th annualLancaster County 50plus EXPO in November
The event co-hosted by OLP EvENtS and theLancaster County Office of Aging allowed visitors togather information on a variety of topics enjoyentertainment and attend informative sessions
As attendees gathered for this free one-day eventthey connected with exhibitors there to discuss homeimprovement health and wellness finances retirementcommunities funeral preplanning and more
ldquoI think the best thing about the EXPO at SpookyNook is the visibilityrdquo said Jenny Flamm a MessiahLifeways at Mount Joy County Homes representativeldquoLots of folks stopping to talk and have conversationand even if theyrsquore not particularly ready to make themove today or even tomorrow it will still be in theirmemoryrdquo
The 2014 Lancaster County 50plus EXPO featured aspecial focus on aging in place reflecting most boomersrsquoand seniorsrsquo wishes to age safely and comfortably intheir homes for as long as possible
United Disabilities Services presented a large displayof products available to help adults age in place such aswalk-in bathtubs and showers handrails scooters stairlifts and more
Alison Sprankle BS CMC and Lori BrenizerSmith CTRS MHAED of Good News Consultingpresented seminars on dementia care Listeners learnedwhat to expect as the disease progresses and how tocommunicate more effectively with the afflicted
Free health screenings also assisted guests in
evaluating their stroke risk balance BMI and hearing ldquo[The EXPO] gives the chance for people to ask a
question they may not ask by just coming andknocking on your doorrdquo said Ed Kurek of The GroffsFamily Funeral Home ldquoPeople are willing to ask hereon a one-on-one basis You can then talk to them andgive them some options and I think thatrsquos one goodreason to be hererdquo
As the day continued the crowd grew even larger ldquoI was really surprised at the turnoutrdquo Kurek added
ldquoI wasnrsquot expecting as many [visitors] as there wererdquoOne of those many visitors was Dottie Nikolaus of
Lancaster city who was no stranger to the 50plus EXPO ldquoIrsquove been here before and I really enjoy it I like the
variety of areas such as travel home repair and eventhe end-of-life servicesrdquo she said ldquoThe entertainmentthis year has been excellent toordquo
It was standing-room only when the dayrsquosentertainment kicked off at 10 am The Dutch AppleDinner Theatre performed select songs from theirfinishing 2014 show season and previewed numbersfrom their upcoming 2015 shows including Mid-LifeThe Crisis Continues Les Miseacuterables and Rogers andHammersteinrsquos Oklahoma
Guests enjoyed the vintage- and modern-era Lioneltrain sets that were on display thanks to CoolTrains Infull operation during the course of the EXPO thedisplay comprised three operating tracks eachshowcasing their own train as well as a miniature trainstation gas station convenience stores and tiny carsand trucks
Jerry Mitchell education and outreach specialistfrom the Office of Attorney General used acombination of video presentation and lecture to share
his knowledge on senior scams and how best to protectyour identity and assets from fraudulent activity
Stauffers of Kissel Hill Greenhouse Manager JayUlrich hosted a container-gardening demonstrationUlrich used a mix of annuals and perennials andshowed how to combine textures and colors to create aperfect focal point or accent
Chris Poje 2010 Pa StatE SENiOr idOL winnerserenaded the crowd with renditions of Sinatra andother musical artists from throughout the decades Histake on Lee Greenwoodrsquos ldquoGod Bless the USArdquo gotthe audience to its feet and singing with patriotic pride
That patriotism carried over at the Keystone MilitaryFamilies booth where EXPO attendees donated itemsor cash toward the nonprofitrsquos Stockings for Soldierscollection Each year KMF sends care packages andChristmas stockings to American soldiers serving athome and abroad
Back on stage 2012 Pa StatE SENiOr idOL winnerVickie Kissinger wooed the crowd with a set of smoothand powerful performances
Matt Macis a charismatic song-and-dance performerand a headliner in his own right presented familiartunes from Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Sinatraand other musical greats
Other fun features of the day were the new puttingcontestmdashthe winner took home $100 cashmdashand thefree salon services offered in the Pamper U ZoneGuests paused in their way around the EXPO floor totake advantage of a free haircut manicure or minimassage
The 50plus EXPOs presented by OLP EvENtS willreturn in spring 2015 For more information call(717)-285-1350 or visit www50plusexpopacom
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What do Bing Crosby ElvisPresley Martina McBrideAlvin and the Chipmunks
The Beach Boys Patty Loveless TheOsmonds Perry Como and TheMormon Tabernacle Choir have incommon
The answer They have all sung andrecorded the song ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo
ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo is in fact theworldrsquos most popular Christmas songhaving sold more than 125000000copies It has been recorded in DutchYiddish Japanese and even Swahili
Written by Irving Berlin ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo is a fascinating footnote inAmerican cultural history A Jewishsongwriter wrote a universal bestsellingsong about a day celebrating the birth ofChristianityrsquos founder
Also unusual is the fact that IrvingBerlin did not like the Christmas holidayThat time of year brought back memories
of the tragic death of his infant sonIrving Berlin Jr in December 1928
Berlinrsquos inspiration may have comefrom his being a lonely andnostalgic northeasterntransplant caught in LosAngeles during the holidayseason There the palmtrees and summerliketemperatures in Decembermade him yearn for hismore familiar winter coldweather and snow
Berlinrsquos song originally began with thisintroductory verse
The sun is shiningThe grass is greenThe orange and palm trees swayTherersquos never been such a dayIn Beverly Hills LABut itrsquos December the 24thAnd Irsquom longing to be up north hellip
And then follows the line known andsung all around the planet everyDecember ldquoIrsquom dreaming of a white
Christmas helliprdquo Berlinrsquos labors over this
song took placethroughout a night inJanuary 1940 Whencompleted Berlin wasexcited about his creationdescribing it as a ldquoroundrdquosong his term for thoserare tunes that seemed to
flow from him effortlessly and seamlessly ldquoWe working composers all too often
in the interest of expediency sharpen ourpencils get out that square sheet of paperand become too slickrdquo he later explainedldquoThose forced efforts are lsquosquarersquo songsBut sometimes a song is natural We maystart it to order for a specific scene orshow but our subconscious beings go towork and the song is just thererdquo
On a Monday morning when hecompleted ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo Berlinrushed to his office proclaiming toHelmy Kresa his transcriber ldquoI want youto take down a song I wrote over theweekend Not only is it the best song Iever wrote itrsquos the best song anybody everwroterdquo
Initially skeptical Kresa wrote downthe notes as Berlin sitting at a pianobegan to play the song While Kresalistened and transcribed his skepticismevaporated
ldquoAs he started to sing I knew rightaway that the way he juxtaposed thewarmth of Southern California with thecold snow would make it a hitrdquo Kresarecalled ldquoand when he sang the chorus Iknew it really was the greatest song everwritten I was as thrilled as he wasrdquo
The duo continued working
The Worldrsquos Most Popular Christmas Song
Fragments of History
Victor Parachin
please see SONG page 23
When readers meet me theynever want to talk to meInstead they excitedly look
all around for my husband sayingldquoWherersquos Bobrdquo
Everyone loves Bob But they feelsorry for him because I often make himlook like a doofus (which he is) in mycolumns They look at him with pity andsay ldquoYoursquore such a good sportrdquo
Well Irsquom here to tell you Bob adoresit when I write about him When I donrsquotinclude him hersquoll ask ldquoWhat about merdquowith an insanely disappointed look onhis face
Having said all that last week he hadto fast for routine blood work whichmeant no food after midnight No bigdeal right
Early that evening he was face downon the couch I knelt down andmassaged his shoulders
ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo I saidEver so slowly he raised his head
ldquoDonrsquot you remember the medicalprocedure Irsquom about to getrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not anoperation sweetsItrsquos just a bloodtestrdquo
He sat upldquoJUST A BLOODTESTrdquo
I quietly tiptoedout of the room
At five tomidnight I foundhim in the kitchengorging on frozenpizza
ldquoSheesh Bob Donrsquot you want to nukeit firstrdquo
ldquoTherersquos no timerdquoI lovingly took his hands but he
crazily pulled away and franticallysearched through the cookie jar
ldquoWhere are the peanut buttercookiesrdquo he said
Slowly I stepped backward andwhispered ldquoImdashImdashmay have finishedthem last nightrdquo
ldquoWHATrdquo
ldquoWell I um I wantedcookiesrdquo
ldquoOh so you wantedcookies did you I willnever forgive you for thisrdquo
He dragged himself offto bed I quietly got inbed too In exactly threeminutes he startedmoaning the song fromOliver ldquoFood gloriousfoodmdashhot sausage andmustardrdquo
Less than an hour later he sneezedonce and said ldquoStarvation has caused meto get a coldrdquo
Now I donrsquot like gender stereotypingBut I take that back when it comes to acold Thatrsquos because Bob gets ldquomancoldsrdquo During his last one he threwhimself an ldquoIrsquom going to dierdquo party
I realized that the way I wasapproaching this was all wrong So Ichanged And miraculously I also foundthe cure to the common cold
ldquoYoursquoll be OKrdquo I said ldquoRight afteryour blood work wersquoll get rid of yourcold Instead of heading to your favoritediner like we planned for a lusciousomelet made with grilled apples cheddarcheese and bacon wersquoll keep you onnothing but chicken broth all dayrdquo
Suddenly he stopped sneezingldquoSweets we couldnrsquot have gone to the
diner anywayrdquo I said ldquoYoursquore obviouslytoo weak from starvation Wersquoll go theresomeday sometimemdashfar far from nowsince it will clearly take a long time foryou to recover from your horrible fastingordealrdquo
And with that he jumped out of bedand said ldquoI feel greatrdquo
After the blood work we went to therestaurant where Bob made a speedyrecovery as he reveled in mouthfuls ofglorious food
That week I wound up with amonster cold I knew Bob would get backat me for how I tricked him into gettingbetter I stayed in bedmdashwaiting
He found my grandmotherrsquos quilt inthe cupboard and placed it on metenderly snugging it under my chin
Between sneezes I said ldquoThis is theworst cold Irsquove ever had Go ahead Makefun of me I deserve itrdquo
ldquoYep you dordquo he said putting on hisjacket and getting the car keys
ldquoBob yoursquore going out when Irsquom onmy deathbedrdquo
When he came home he had a bagwith him He took out a chicken pot piemy favorite Kleenex made with aloe acopy of People magazine and a carton ofmint chocolate chip ice cream
He propped up our pillows We spentthe day together watching Murphy Brownreruns and luxuriating in thebreathtaking nearness of each other
So of course everyone loves BobThatrsquos because we all know that he is justlike thismdashsensitive lovingcompassionate and adoringmdasheven whenI donrsquot have a cold
Saralee Perel is an award-winning nationallysyndicated columnist Her new book isCracked Nuts amp Sentimental Journeys StoriesFrom a Life Out of Balance To find out morevisit wwwsaraleeperelcom or emailsperelsaraleeperelcom
18 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
50plus Senior News continues to bring important information as well asentertaining articles to the 50+ community We at On-Line Publisherswould like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the
editorial contributors of 50plus Senior News
It is through the varied interestsand considerable talents of ourcontributors and freelance writersthat such a range of informativeand entertaining content isavailable to read each monthThe pages of 50plus Senior Newsare enriched by your contributions
Mike Clark (The Way I See It)
Angelo Coniglio (The Search for Our Ancestry)
Al Goodman (Beyond the Battlefield )
Andrea Gross (Traveltizers)
John Johnston (Social Security News)
Dr Lori (Art and Antiques)
Gloria May (NurseNews)
Clyde McMillan-Gamber (The Beauty in Nature)
Jim Miller (The Savvy Senior)
Victor Parachin (Fragments of History)
Saralee Perel (Such is Life)
Dr Leonard Perry (The Green Mountain Gardener)
Ted Rickard (The Squint-Eyed Senior)
Sy Rosen (Older But Not Wiser)
Walt Sonneville (My 22 Centsrsquo Worth)
Nick Thomas (Tinseltown Talks)
Robert Wilcox (Salute to a Veteran)
Judith Zausner (Creativity Matters)
Thank YouColumnists
Such is Life
Saralee Perel
When a Man Canrsquot Have Food
Bob and Saralee at the diner
The best of Christmases and thehigh point of the feast daymarking the beginning of the
Christian era was the year I got theelectric train An electric train has a lot ofpieces And you can take the pieces apartand put them back together in your ownfashion any old way you want to
The next best part of Christmas wascousin-visiting Here the cousinsmdashalmostall male and within a couple years of myown agemdashbecame real people not justthe last or next wearer of hand-me-downldquoSunday bestrdquo
They were here in person kids I couldplay with bringing with them the cold-fresh of December into our second-floorapartment
Gift inspection was the first order ofbusiness for visiting cousins Even beforehellos it was ldquoWhad-ja-getrdquomdashall oneword Without waiting for a responsethis was followed by ldquoWhad-else-ja-getrdquo
The year of the electric train was atriumph of familial snobberyQuestioning never got past the firstldquowhad-ja-getrdquo Instantly four cousinswere on hands and knees takingeverything apart to rearrange it revisingit to anything but the drearilysymmetrical layout plotted by Lionel
There was never enough track ofcourse There never would bemdashnot forthe fledgling empire builders who werealready looking down the hall to thedining room wondering how manypieces and how many Christmases itwould take to get there
There was one other Christmas giftthat even among my cousins wouldsquash the ldquowhad-ja-getsrdquo If you got anErector Set you simply pointed at thebox
You tried not to look too superioracting as though lavish gifts were an
everyday thingwith you Youmight beinterrupted byyour auntinsisting youtry on ldquoat leastthe jacketrdquofrom theSunday outfither son hadfinallyoutgrown But the moment was stillyours
The Erector Set consisted entirely ofparts Nothing was put together in thefirst place hundreds of metal pieces steelwheels nuts and boltsmdashendlesspossibilities for both construction andeventual dismembermentmdashand theruination of hundreds of vacuumcleaners
(My Aunt Ella used to claim that theErector Set people were subsidized by theHoover people But then Aunt Ella alsoclaimed that opening an umbrellaindoors made the roof leak and onerainy spring she turned out to be rightabout that)
One year a cousin we visited got anIrish Mail This was a sidewalk vehiclethat you steered with your feet andpropelled by working a handlebar backand forth
It was really a neat machine and onceyou got the rhythm of it you could workup some real speedmdashplenty enough tobecome a pedestrian hazard and getyelled at
But the Irish Mail was expensive andthus unheard of in his neighborhood soit simply had to be ldquodorkyrdquo which meantit was soon abandoned and left in a darkcorner of the cousinrsquos basement It was agift from the other side of the family an
uncle bymarriage wholived in a swellapartmentbuilding thatdidnrsquot allowkids
There was asuper-deluxemodel of theErector Set thatactually had a
miniature steam engine with it None ofus cousins had one but there was anonly child named Arnold who lived in afirst-floor apartment down the blockwho did
The engine would have made a lot offriends for Arnold who could have usedsome help in that department since henot only had steel-rimmed glasses butwore braces too
But his mother wouldnrsquot let anybody
play with it because it was too dangerousSo we kept pushing Arnold into snowbanks or bushes for all the next year untilhe and his steam engine finally moved tothe suburbs
Eventually the cousins went separateways Some uncles became prosperousand relocated to airier neighborhoodsToday the children of the cousins andthe cousins of the cousins donrsquot evenknow one another
Which is a pity really If all thecousins chipped in we could get theextra track for the train and the ErectorSet with the miniature steam engineThen wersquod get together again and makeall those nifty things that are pictured onthe lids of the boxes
A collection of Ted Rickardrsquos family-funessays is titled Anything Worth Knowing ILearned from the Grandkids It is nowavailable in paperback on Amazoncom
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Cousins for Christmas
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Artist Shares 100 Faces 100 StoriesPhotographer Molly Kraybillrsquos
display on aging ldquoOne Hundredrdquowill be on display in the Harvest ViewGallery of Landis Homes from 430to 830 pm through Jan 15
A 2009 graduate of LancasterMennonite High School Kraybillgraduated in 2013 from EasternMennonite University inHarrisonburg Va with a degree inphotography and digitalcommunications
The ldquoart of agingrdquo took on newmeaning for Kraybill whophotographed women ages 1 to 100
for her senior art show titled ldquoOneHundredrdquo
ldquolsquoOne Hundredrsquo is an explorationof the female experience of agingrdquosays Kraybill ldquoI photographed onefemale for every age 1 through 100and asked each one the samequestion lsquoWhat do you like aboutyour agersquo
ldquoThe result is a colorful visualjourney through the wisdom painand joy that aging brings Frombraces to wrinkles from the simpledelights of being a kindergartner tothe losses of older age I have found
that age is something to be celebratedembraced and most importantlynothing to be ashamed ofrdquo
For Kraybill talking with theparticipants shed new light on aging
ldquoThey made me realize that Ishouldnrsquot be scared of the futurerdquo saidKraybill ldquoIt makes me appreciateliving in the moment
ldquoIrsquom excited to agerdquoLandis Homes is located at 1001
E Oregon Road Lititz Moreinformation is available atwwwlandishomesorg or by calling(717) 381-3550
Pumpkin ContestCelebrates Creativity
Lancaster native Molly Kraybill currently lives inWashington DC where she teaches digital art
in a public elementary school
Residents staff and localvolunteers at Garden Spot Villagerecently teamed up for the first-ever on-campus ldquoPack-A-Paloozardquoto benefit Operation ChristmasChild a project of SamaritanrsquosPurse an international Christianrelief and evangelismorganization
The group packed 120 red-and-green holiday-themedshoeboxes with school and craftsupplies toys toothbrushes andtoothpaste and other items Theboxes will be distributed to needychildren overseas
In addition to the boxespacked at Pack-A-Palooza GardenSpot Village distributed another 100boxes to individual residents forpacking Packers included a personal
note of encouragement in each boxSamaritanrsquos Purse has run
Operation Christmas Child each yearsince 1993
First place ndash The Carousel created bythe St Annersquos receptionist office
Second place ndash The Popcorn Bucket(SARC cinema) created by the first-floor
nursing staff Third place ndash The GumballMachine created by the
admissions and social work team
After the votes were compiled thewinners of the annual St AnnersquosRetirement Community pumpkin-decorating contest were announced at thecommunityrsquos annual Halloween party
The winners were
Volunteers Barbara SlowthowerShirley Fulton and Therese Hodson sortcrayons and other supplies to be packedinto shoeboxes for Operation ChristmasChild during the recent Pack-A-Palooza
event at Garden Spot Village
GSV Hosts First On-CampusPack-A-PaloozaThe Garden Spot Village holiday train
room celebrating its 10th anniversary thisyear is open to the public from 130 to 4pm on Saturdays through Dec 27
Even repeat visitors will find lots ofnew highlights on both O-gauge andHO-gauge layouts
The O-gauge layout features a hobocamp Sunoco Oil siding many detailedstructures and LED lighting A newLionel Legacy remote control systemmakes it possible to run five trains atonce
Now visitors can push a button tomove workers around a control towerand operate a sawmill with a conveyor-belt log loader
These new features are in addition toan operating freight station coal loadergas station and water tower
Visitors will also see a 15-foot earlyhandcrafted Lionel O-gauge circus train
This year club members can operatemuch of the HO-gauge display through
a computer or smart phone The displaynow features more detailed roadcrossings with crossing gates that raiseand lower with flashing lights andringing bells
Visitors will still be able to get anengineerrsquos-eye view from the engine ofone of the trains on a 55-inch wallmonitor
Garden Spot Village is located at 433S Kinzer Ave Admission is freedonations are accepted For informationand directions call (717) 355-6000
Garden Spot Village Train Clubmembers Mike Lanyon left and
Mike ldquoFitzrdquo Fitzgerald
Holiday Train Room Open to Public
because I eventually got him into ittoordquo
Leh began to study antiques learningfrom older people hersquod meet at the fleamarkets who would show him what tolook for and what wasnrsquot worth it
From there he gained an interest inblue-decorated stoneware which hefound more interesting than bottles aseach was handmade and uniquelydecorated
ldquoI learned at some point that diversityis goodrdquo he said ldquoI got into all avenuesof antiquing buying painted furnitureiron glass pottery oil paintings basketsand chinardquo
While he works full-time as asalesman estimator Leh has filled hisweekends running to different auctionsHe still loves variety but he keeps asharp eye out for his favorite blue crocks
He looks for ones with specialdecorations Tulips and other floraldesigns are most common with fruitfalling as a close second and birds as athird The rarest finds have moons catsor dogs
Leh has close to 100 crocks in hispersonal collection and said he canrsquot evenbegin to count the bottles No matterhow many he gets he keeps his findslocal
His fascination with history pushedhim to sell his home and move inSeptember to a 1798 stone house builtby Thomas Pettit the son of a countyfounder
The architecture is unparalleled Lehsaid There are seven fireplaces thickwindow boxes and original chair railsand hardwood floors through the home
The house was added to the NationalRegister of Historic Places in 1983 It isthe perfect environment for Lehrsquosnumerous treasures now displayed andincorporated into the housersquos deacutecor
ldquoI just love historyrdquo he said ldquoIt makes
perfect sense for me to have a place likethis to fill with the items I am sofascinated withrdquo
While antiques became a huge part ofLehrsquos life he slowly made it a familyaffair His father bought a home inupstate New York that was built in 1894and together they decorated it withperiod items that fit the theme of thehome
Over the years his fatherrsquos collectiongrew and he started selling things withhis son sharing a booth at a localantique mart Soon they had two boothsand eventually three The younger Lehno longer has a booth but his father stillruns one out of Easton Pa
A lot of the antiques Leh tries to sellare higher-end items that can sit too longat a local market He finds better luck
sending those to auctionsVisiting one is an experience he
saidldquoItrsquos the people itrsquos the food itrsquos
the triprdquo he said ldquoTherersquos not anauction I donrsquot go to where I donrsquot
know peoplerdquoAlthough antiquing can be expensive
it doesnrsquot have to be Leh saidHersquos bought many things for more
than $10000 including a LancasterCounty farm table he bought thissummer
But there are a variety of levels atwhich people can get involved headded
Every year he goes to the BaltimoreBottle Show where he sees many kidsgetting started at the same age he didSome of them walk in with $5 and leavewith 10 bottles ready to start acollection they can build on
Many of them can even specialize incertain bottles such as medicine bottlesor soda and beer bottles
ldquoMy problem was I specialized ineverythingrdquo he said laughing
Leh also finds value not necessarily inthe expensive items but in the ones thatare the most unusual
ldquoWhat they were wherever they camefrom what they were used formdashthosestories are what interest merdquo Leh said
Early Pennsylvania settlers brought alittle bit of nature into their own homeshe said painting furniture pottery andother decorations
ldquoThose are some of my favoriteitemsrdquo he said ldquoAt one point they wereall close to someonersquos heart And I liketo think I can appreciate them nowrdquo
Please note submissions must be received bythe 10th of the month prior to insertion
Submissions will be included as space permits
For more information or to submit your happenings email Megan Joyce at mjoyceonlinepubcom or mail to
50plus Senior NewsMegan Joyce
3912 Abel Drive Columbia PA 17512
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TREASURE from page 1
Some of Lehrsquos antique bottlecollection including figural
bitters bottles historical flasksand early medicine bottles
Back row from left Gaudy Dutch cup andplate Rabbitware plate Leeds plate Centerfrom left eagle butter print pewter master
salt seated Redware dog and cow butter print
Leh acquired this local farm table(circa 1820) in summer 2014
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Lancaster County
Calendar of EventsCocalico Senior Association ndash (717) 336-7489Dec 12 10 am ndash Music with Sandy HeiseyDec 18 10 am ndash Compass Mark Program on ProvisionsDec 24 9 am ndash Christmas Party
Columbia Senior Center ndash (717) 684-4850Dec 3 1015 am ndash Christmas BingoDec 11 10 am ndash Christmas Special Quarryville
Presbyterian SingersDec 30 1015 am ndash New Yearrsquos Eve Party and Luncheon
Elizabethtown Area Senior Center ndash (717) 367-7984 Dec 4 10 am ndash Radio City Christmas Show VideoDec 10 10 am ndash Bingo Buddies with PreschoolDec 15 1030 am ndash Christmas Activity and Craft
Lancaster House North Happy Hearts Club SeniorCenter ndash (717) 299-1278Tuesdays 1 pm ndash Varied ActivitiesThursdays noon ndash Pinochle
Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center ndash (717) 299-3943Dec 10 930 am ndash Haircuts and ManicuresDec 12 930 am ndash Holiday Music with InstrumentsDec 24 930 am ndash Holiday Program with Santa Claus
Lancaster Rec Senior Center ndash (717) 392-2115 ext 147Dec 12 915 am ndash Benefits of POADec 18 9 am ndash Christmas PartyDec 24 1030 am ndash Baking and Decorating Christmas
Cookies
Lititz Senior Center ndash (717) 626-2800Dec 3 10 am ndash Ice Cream Social with Lancashire HallDec 10 10 am ndash Children from Owl Hill Learning
Center VisitDec 24 10 am ndash Christmas Party and Music
Luis Munoz Marin Senior Center ndash (717) 295-7989Dec 9 10 am ndash Memory Box ProjectDec 11 10 am ndash Crafty Gift Ideas for GrandchildrenDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party
Millersville Senior Center ndash (717) 871-9600Mondays and Fridays 9 am ndash Healthy Steps in Motion
ExerciseDec 19 10 am ndash Cookie ExchangeDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Music with Penn Manor Chorus
Next Gen Senior Center ndash (717) 786-4770Dec 8 930 am ndash Holiday Craft CenterpiecesDec 18 1015 am ndash Smith Middle School SingersDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party
Rodney Park Happy Hearts Club Senior Center ndash(717) 393-7786 Tuesdays noon ndash Pinochle Wednesdays 1 pm ndash Varied Activities Thursdays noon ndash Bingo
Community Programs Free and open to the public
Support Groups Free and open to the public
Dec 3 7 to 815 pmAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupWillow Lakes Outpatient Center212 Willow Valley Lakes Drive Willow Street(717) 464-9365
Dec 8 10 to 11 amAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6076jmortongardenspotvillageorg
Dec 18 noonBrain Tumor Support GroupLancaster General Health Campus Wellness Center2100 Harrisburg Pike Lancaster(717) 626-2894
Dec 22 2 to 3 pmParkinsonrsquos Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6259jshaffergardenspotvillageorg
Dec 24 6 to 8 pmEpilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania SupportGroupLancaster General HospitalStager Room 5555 N Duke St Lancaster(800) 887-7165 ext 104
Saturdays in December 130 to 4 pmTrain Room Holiday Open HouseGarden Spot Village Train Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6000
Dec 1 6 pmRed Rose Singles MeetingHossrsquos Steak amp Sea House100 W Airport Road Lititz(717) 406-6098
Dec 7 3 pmPublic Singing of Handelrsquos MessiahGrace Lutheran Church517 N Queen St Lancaster(717) 397-2748
Dec 14 9 am to 3 pmPennsylvania Music ExpoContinental Inn2285 Lincoln Highway EastLancaster(717) 898-1246wwwrecordcollectorsorg
Dec 19 6 to 9 pmMusic FridaysDowntown Lancaster (717) 341-0028
Senior Center Activities
Library Programs
Lititz Public Library 651 Kissel Hill Road Lititz (717) 626-2255Dec 3 630 pm ndash Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster CountyDec 8 130 to 330 pm Dec 16 6 to 8 pm ndash Scrabble Meet-UpsDec 16 11 am ndash Reel Talk for Everyone The Pianist
If you have an eventyou would like to includeplease email information to mjoyceonlinepubcom for
consideration
Winter is Coming hellipBefore the weather gets too
cold you should protect yourhouse and family from theelements
Here are some essential areas tocheck
Roofbull Look for missing shinglescracked flashing and brokenoverhanging tree limbs
bull Check the chimney for mortardeterioration and loose bricksInspect the underside of the rooffrom the attic for signs of leakage
Exteriorbull Check the foundation for cracksin the concrete or low spots in thesoil where water can accumulateagainst the foundation
bull Examine the caulking in the
siding and around the windowand door trims
Heat
bull Turn on the heating system andensure that the heat is beingdelivered to all outlets
bull Check the filter and change it ifnecessary Keep extra filtersaround so you can change itduring the winter season
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SONG from page 17
developing and refining ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo over several weeks and thenput it away
More than a year later in April 1941Berlin and film director Mark Sandrichwere working on a new movie HolidayInn when Berlin realized it would be theperfect forum for his Christmas song
On the Paramount Studios set wasWalter Scharf a staff music arrangerassigned to Berlin His task was to turnBerlinrsquos tunes into full-fledged orchestralnumbers
Scharf remembers Berlin tapping outldquoWhite Christmasrdquo on a piano Berlin
only had two years of formal schoolingand never learned to read or write musicScharf recalls Berlinrsquos first performance asa ldquovery roughrdquo rendition
Bing Crosby who overheard Berlinplaying the piece was not impressedCrosby a devout Catholic wantedldquoWhite Christmasrdquo removed from thefilm because he thought it would furthersecularize Christmas which he felt shouldbe a religious season
It was Scharf who eased Crosbyrsquosconcern telling the singer he thoughtldquoWhite Christmasrdquo would turn out wellReportedly Crosby rolled his eyes saying
ldquoI hope sordquoHoliday Inn opened in New York on
Aug 4 1942 It featured Bing Crosby asa singer and Fred Astaire as a dancerWhile Berlin was ecstatic andenthusiastic the reviewers barely noticedor mentioned the production
Before long however the song ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo was becoming a hit Themovie won an Oscar for Best Song in1943 and was also nominated for BestScoring of a Musical Picture and BestOriginal Story
Because the country was in the darkestdays of World War II many welcomed
this sentimental reminder of home As aresult Crosbyrsquos recording of ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo has sold more than 30 millionrecords
Crosby was amazed at the publicresponse to the song As a member of theUSOrsquos traveling ensemble he was askedby troops serving in World War II to singldquoWhite Christmasrdquo no matter what timeof year it was
More than 150 different performerswho run the entire musical gamut haverecorded this piece Crosbyrsquos version alonewas listed as the all-time top single by TheGuinness Book of World Records
asset to the giftedSuper achievers frequently are driven
to succeed to escape their ldquoBlack Dogrdquo asWinston Churchill described his owndark moods Those who have beenafflicted with psychiatric maladies includeAbraham Lincoln Sir Isaac NewtonNoah Webster Samuel Johnson Ludwigvan Beethoven Charles Darwin ErnestHemingway Walt Whitman Edgar AllanPoe and Herman Melville
If todayrsquos medications had sedatedtheir psyches would they have been lessdriven to achieve
Crossword puzzles have long served asa choice for those who seek mentalstimulation Now the trend is towardcomputer games AARP has free gameson their website wwwaarporg
For Einstein theorizing may havebeen his equivalent of a computer gameBut he benefited also by playing theviolin to exercise his brain
In 1890 William James in his ThePrinciples of Psychology theorized thatldquoorganic matter especially nerve tissueseems endowed with a very extraordinarydegree of plasticityrdquo
For 50 years that hypothesis wasignored The conventional scientificwisdom held that the brain cannot createneural growth its structure is immutable
Neuroscientists now know throughresearch of neuroplasticity that the brainis capable throughout a lifetime ofstrengthening and creating neuralconnections adapting and reorganizingfollowing injury illness or behavioralalterations
Experiment with ways in which youcan be the gatekeeper of your brainrsquosrehabilitation What is your choice
computer games violin lessons bridgechess painting portraits or landscapes ormaybe crossword puzzles
As with the selection of anantidepressant medication we may haveto try several to find which works bestfor usWalt Sonneville a retired market-researchanalyst is the author of My 22 Centsrsquo WorthThe Higher-Valued Opinion of a SeniorCitizen and A Musing Moment MeditativeEssays on Life and Learning books ofpersonal-opinion essays free of partisan andsectarian viewpoints Contact him atwaltsonnevilleverizonnet
MIND from page 14
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EMPLOYERS NEED YOU
For more job listings call theLancaster County Office of Aging
at (717) 299-7979or visit
wwwcolancasterpauslanco_aging
Lancaster County Office of Aging150 N Queen Street Suite 415
Lancaster PA
BELL rINGErS ndash TPLocal organization needs to fill temporary positions for passive solicitation of donations at a variety of
locations during the holiday season Must pass background check be able to stand for extended periods
and have reliable transportation
Are you looking for a new activity to enrich your life An activity that would also help an older person continue to live in the communityThe volunteer opportunities available at Lancaster County Office of Aging are diverse offer flexibility and require a minimal time commitment As a volunteer you can choose to provide a consumer with hands-on help with laundry grocery shopping or cleaning You can also provide socialization as
a phone pal or friendly visitor There are also several specialized programs for volunteers through our agency They include the volunteer ombudsman and APPRISE volunteer programs Volunteers are also invited to participate in several special events during the year distribution of donated chicken barbecue dinners and the Christmas
holiday programFor more information about any of these opportunities and others contact Bev Via volunteer coordinator at (717) 299-7979 or
agingcolancasterpaus Becoming an Office of Aging volunteer will allow you to change the life of an older personmdashand your lifemdashwith the investment of a few hours each month
COMPANIONCArEGIvEr ndash PT
Community-based firm is seeking
persons to help seniors live
enriching lives safely at home
Assist with daily duties including
cleaning cooking bathing
grooming shopping reading etc
Must have valid driverrsquos license
and reliable vehicle for transport
SN11003602
HOrTICULTUrE SPECIALIST ndash PT
Local resortconference center needs
persons to maintain grounds and
public areas by assisting with planting
trimmingpruning shrubstrees
mulching watering raking leaves
general lawn maintenance and snow
removal Need one to three monthsrsquo
related experience or training
SN11001904
EOE
vIEw OUr JOB LIST
We list other jobs on the Web at
wwwcolancasterpaus
lanco_aging To learn more about
applying for the 55+ Job Bank
and these jobs call the
Employment Unit at
(717) 299-7979SN-GEN03
SN11006301Age 55 or over Unemployed The 55+ Job Bank is one ofthree services offered by Employment Unit at the Office ofAging
Jobs are matched with those looking for work Based on anevaluation of your skills and abilities we can match you with aposition needed by a local employer Some employers arespecifically looking for older workers because of the reliabilityand experience they bring to the workplace There is a mix offull-time and part-time jobs covering all shifts requiringvarying levels of skill and experience and offering a wide rangeof salaries
The other services available through the Office of Aging arethe Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)and the regularly scheduled Job Search Workshops
mdash Volunteer Opportunities mdash
Job
Opportunities
Ihave been known to say that justbecause something is old doesnrsquotmean it is automatically valuable I
have junk in my house my grandmotherhad junk in her house hellip sometimes itrsquosjust older junk
With those sage words ofwisdom offered to the masses here aresome creative ideas about what to dowith those keepsakes that you just canrsquotpart with but you donrsquot want to storeaway in a plastic tub for the rest of yourlife
Objects that have some value to youon some level but that really wonrsquot makea big difference when it comes to cashingin are the objects that are the topic ofthis particular column
Repurposing is very popularnow There are more people seeking outantiques and thrift-store items in order toreuse or recycle them than people whojust want to collect for collectingrsquos
sake Be sure youonly repurpose thoseobjectsthat really are notvaluable
Of course youdonrsquot want torepurpose thatChippendale sidetable or a Picassodrawing so get itchecked out beforeyou move aheadOnce youknow that you havea low-valueobject consider some creative ideas
Piecing Up the PlatesPlates can be among some of the most
inexpensive collectibles that nearlyeveryone has hanging around the houseattic or yard sale Vintage decorative
floral plates can be usedat parties and even givenaway to guests as favorsThey really spruce up abuffet line block partyor family get-together
Look around yourgrandmarsquos auntrsquos andneighborrsquos cupboardsand see if you can spotany plates I have somechipped yet colorfulexamples from the1970s hanging aroundmy cabinets that wouldbe prime examples for
this projectSome creative craft aficionados
have taken such plates broken them intopieces and used them in craft projectsJust break the inexpensive plates into 2-to 4-inch pieces and then use them asyou would tiles
Some of the most popular repurposingobjects for old plates are refrigeratormagnets Just simply stick an adhesive-backed magnet to the back of your platepiece
Some damaged or chipped plates havebeen recycled into a decorative concreteframe around the kidsrsquo sandbox or kiddiepool area They will look great stuccoedor glued onto wooden birdhousesgarden jardinieres or birdbathsand trivets
Some folks have used broken platesas walkways leading to a garden shed orpool house These are some great ways touse those damaged and not-so-valuable floral plates and keep thememories too
Picking Up JewelryDamaged jewelry or fancy buttonsmdash
particularly cheap pieces of costumejewelry that can no longer be repaired or
Cool Ideas for the Not-so-Valuables
Art and Antiques by Dr Lori
Lori Verderame
Photo courtesy staff of wwwDrLoriVcom
Vintage china or mismatchedplates with minor damage are
often repurposed
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Silent OvationI purse my lipsmdashmy cheeks widenjaw stiffensnostrils flarebrow scoresneck braceseyebrows blendhands clenchas if willpowerand taught muscles alonecould plug the wall and hold back the deep seaBut eyes slowly fill spilltears betray what lies unfathomedWhat assails my earspours over my heartrsquotil it tremblesCrumbles
Musicflows across my mindslides under invisible barriersvibrates faint chordsstirs tension
A bugler plays ldquoTapsrdquomdasha lyrist soothes with psalmsmdasha choir declares Messiahrsquos ldquoHallelujahrdquomdashorchestras play once-defiant ldquoFinlandiardquomdashgold medalists glow in national anthemrsquos auramdashor a chorus underscores Jean Valjeanrsquos plea ldquoBring Him HomerdquoWithout warningIrsquom tuned and tiedto abiding themesof certain endingstemporal triumphspromising tomorrowsmdashnew secret anniversariesof the heartmdashmy own momentous momentsmarked anointedinfused with tears
Written and submitted by Evelyn Merriam
wornmdashcan be reused and made intoreally cool art objects
Damaged pieces of costume jewelrycan be the source for jewelrypictures by sewing or gluingthe broken pieces onto a piece of velvetfelt or fabric Then the textileis framed as you would a collage
Old broken jewelry or pieces thereofcan be made into a brooch tussymussy or brooch bouquet comprised ofboth fresh flowers and colorful fake-gemstone pins in the shape of flowers
Country music star MirandaLambert carried a brooch bouquet ather country-themed wedding It is acool union of vintage and Victorian
fresh and fauxSome pieces of costume jewelry are
valuable so be sure to check out thevalue with an appraisal before you starttaking apart the jewelry pieces that arestill intact However the damagedpieces are fair game for you crafters outthere
Celebrity PhD antiques appraiser authorand award-winning TV personality Dr Lorihosts antiques appraisal events worldwideDr Lori is the star appraiser on Discoverychannelrsquos TV show AuctionKings Visit wwwDrLoriVcomwwwFacebookcomDoctorLori LoriVerderame at Google+ or call (888) 431-1010
12 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
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Traveltizers Travel Appetizers Stories that Whet the Appetite for Travel
By Andrea Gross
Irsquom half-submerged in a luxuriouswhirlpool tub sipping from a glass ofsweet ice wine and looking out the
window at the cascading waters ofHorseshoe Falls the largest of the threefalls that make up Niagara Falls
Over there in the distance is theUnited States Here at the RadissonHotel is Canada
Divided in part by the Niagara Riverthe two countries share the falls withHorseshoe on the Canadian side andAmerican and Bridal Veil falls technicallyin the United States although betterviewed from Canada
Theyrsquore not the tallest falls in theworld but theyrsquore among the mostpowerful and tonight illuminated infestive colors theyrsquore surely the mostbeautiful
Waterfalls wine and a whirlpooltubmdashcould there be a more glorious wayto spend New Yearrsquos Eve I think not buta party is waiting outsidemdashnot just any
party but one of the grandest in Canadaand the only one thatrsquos televised fromcoast to coast
In short ldquoItrsquos Canadarsquos answer toTimes Squarerdquo says Niagara Falls MayorJim Diodati
My husband and I don our parkasmdashDecember weather in Niagara typicallyranges from the low 20s to the mid-30smdashand set out for Queen VictoriaPark
Itrsquos not far from the hotel and as we
walk along the path bordering the fallswersquore surrounded by trees sparkling withmore than a million lights and more than100 illuminated displays representingeverything from Noahrsquos ark and an Inuitkayak to humongous Canadian andUnited States flags
By the time we arrive at the parkmusic is blaring from the stage and theplace is packed with revelers Off to theside the Skylon Tower rises 775 feetabove the falls
The circular top which resembles aspace station is aglow with lights andthe exterior glass-enclosed elevator calledthe ldquoYellow Bugrdquo streaks up and downferrying visitors to and from therevolving dining room and observationdeck at the top
The countdown begins shortly beforemidnight Eight seven six hellip one TheYellow Bug zooms to the top fireworksexplode from the tower and the crowdroars Then led by the performers onstage everyone begins singing ldquoAuldLang Synerdquo
Niagara Fallsrsquo New Yearrsquos Bash
Niagara Falls consists of three separate waterfallsFrom left American Falls Bridal Veil Falls Horseshoe Falls
Horseshoe Falls is wider than sevenfootball fields and as the water dropsthe distance of a 13-story building itcreates an explosion of mist
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Itrsquos almost 1 am when we head backto the Radisson and we have to run tocatch the Falls Incline Railway before itcloses This saves us the uphill hike fromthe street-level park to the FallsviewTourist Area where the hotels casinoeateries and shops are located
We arrive in our room chilled butthrilled ready to start the new year
The next day we explore more ofNiagararsquos winter offerings
After walking farther along the 3-mileillumination route we warm up amongstthe poinsettias and Christmas cacti at theFloral Showhouse and then make ourway to Journey Behind the Falls anattraction that helps us truly appreciatethe size and splendor of Niagara
Dressed in waterproof ponchos(distributed free at the entrance) weslosh through tunnels to emerge 13stories below ground level at the pointwhere Horseshoe Falls crashes into theLower Niagara River
Wersquore showered with mist as theequivalent of more than 1 millionbathtubs full of water rush over the fallsevery hour traveling at a speed of 25mph (During the winter the lowerobservation deck is closed but therersquosdrama and moisture aplenty on theupper deck)
Although itrsquos possible to see all threefalls from the ground-level walkway wetake a helicopter ride in order to betterunderstand the arearsquos geography From up
high we can see how the Niagara Riverwhich begins in Lake Erie and flowsnorth into Lake Ontario divides as itcircles around Goat Island
The southern side plummets over acliff to form Horseshoe Falls while thenorthern side leads to American Falls andBridal Veil Falls These two smaller fallsare in turn separated from each other bythe much smaller landmass of LunaIsland
Finally since the Niagara Peninsula isone of the top ice-wine-producingregions in the world we visit InniskillinEstate Winery an award-winningproducer of the luxury wine We see thevineyards where harvesting of the frozengrapes has just begun watch a video ofthe production process and sample threedifferent types of ice wine RieslingCabernet Franc and Sparkling
We canrsquot agree on which one we likebest so we splurge on mini-bottles ofeach If we canrsquot make it back to Niagaranext year at least wersquoll be able tocelebrate at homemdashbut it wonrsquot be thesame without the whirlpool tub and themagnificent view of the falls
If you goNiagararsquos Winter Festival of Lights
runs through Jan 12 2015wwwniagaraparkscomwwwradissoncomniagarafallsca
Photos copy Irv Green unless otherwise notedstory by Andrea Gross (wwwandreagrosscom)
Photo courtesy of Winter Festival of Lights
Niagararsquos Winter Festival of Lightsfeatures a Christmas Tree Walk that
extends more than 3 miles
Photo courtesy of Niagara Parks Commission
The Falls are illuminated at night adding tothe festive air of the holiday season
Photo courtesy of Niagara Parks Commission
Fireworks mark the coming of theNew Year during Niagararsquos
New Yearrsquos Eve bash
Photo courtesy of Winter Festival of Lights
A three-story-tall illuminated flag ofCanada welcomes folks from the
United States who make up half of the11 million travelers who visit
Niagara each year
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SaturdayJanuary 17 2015
Racestart10am
LocationLancasterCountyCentralParkPavilion22(KiwanisLodge)
Prizes will be awarded to the overall top three male and female finishersand top three male and female finishers in each age category
First three finishers with dogs (any age group) will also receive prizes
Race fees $20 if received by January 8 2015 $25 after January 82015 Only people who pre-register (with payment) by January 8 willhave the option of receiving a t-shirt
Proceeds benefit the Sierra Club ndash Lancaster Grouprsquos environmentalcleanup and education efforts throughout Lancaster County
For more details email SierraClubEventgmailcom visitwwwlancastersierracluborg or ldquoLikerdquo us on Facebook
httpswwwfacebookcomsierraclublancaster
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When you were much muchyounger you may havewondered if your mind was
playing tricks Has that monster underyour childhood bed vanished only to bereplaced by other mental quirks alsounsettling as you age Where did I leave my keys The check I wrote a moment ago is not
in sight The envelope in which it is to bemailed is here in front of me I keep hearing the same song over and
over in my mind (a phenomenon calledldquoearwormsrdquo)
You are not losing your mind Theseare mild irritations not alarms Alarmsare triggered when you forget to turn offthe range or you become disoriented asto time or place
That famous painting called TheScream of Nature by Norwegian artistEdvard Munch intrigues us because itportrays how we feel on occasion The
agonized subject inthe painting isclasping his headwith the palms ofhis hands themouth opened intoa large oval thepanicked eyesglancing skyward
He stands on abridge but theartist does notshow to where thebridge leads Whatlies ahead
PerhapsMunchrsquos figuresuffers fromgerontophobiawhich is the irrational fear of aging andwhat lies ahead Symptoms include anyof several apprehensions such as socialisolation inadequate resources and
inability to remainphysically self-sufficient
Most seniors do notexperience that phobiaon a recurring basisYet we are fascinated byMunchrsquos paintingbecause it illustrates arare extreme in ourresponse to anxieties
Seniors like othersexperience normalepisodic bouts ofmelancholy It can besevere temporarily aswhen brought on bydeath of someone inthe family or a friend
Less severe is holiday melancholy wherewe feel excluded from participating withothers in the general merriment
Causes of our dark moods are not
always clear It could be eitherinsufficient or excessive sleep stresstaking or not taking medication orsimply a misdiagnosis
If the melancholy becomes chronicone might be prescribed anantidepressant Some prescriptions workfor some people and not others Patientsreportedly try different antidepressants todetermine which works best Theyrsquorecaught in a casino of choices where theyhope to place the right bet
Severe melancholy or depression hasbeen a characteristic of many of the mostimportant contributors to our culture Ifthese personalities had lived during whatis called the ldquoProzac Generationrdquo wemight have been deprived of their genius
Aristotle concluded that ldquoall men whohave become outstanding in philosophystatesmanship poetry or the arts aremelancholicrdquo He saw melancholy as an
Are You Losing Your Mind
My 22 Centsrsquo Worth
Walt Sonneville
The Scream of Natureby Edvard Munch
please see MIND page 23
www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 15
To schedule a tour please call
717-336-5501 x-309 or800-406-2273
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Do you know a 50+ volunteer who gives selflessly to others Tell us what makes him or her
so special and we will consider them for 50plus Senior Newsrsquo Volunteer Spotlight
Submissions should be 200 words or fewer and photos are encouraged Email preferred to
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The NationalAssociation of Watch ampClock Collectorsrsquo(NAWCC) Watch ampClock Museum and theLibrary amp ResearchCenter named Mariettaresident GregoryGerhart Volunteer of theYear Recently Gerhartreceived an award for hisgenerous contribution oftime
Gerhartrsquos uncle a member of theNAWCC introduced him to theassociation more than 40 years agoGerhart has been a member for manyyears and after he retired from theKellogg Company he decided topursue his interest in the NAWCC byvolunteering at the museum
He regularly enjoys greetingworldwide members and visitors
guiding group tours andtaking on various museumgallery projects Gerhartrsquospositive experience nowincludes serving as a part-time gallery attendant
ldquoGreg took it uponhimself to makeimprovements in themuseumrsquos lighting byusing his technicalexperience in rebuildingthe museumrsquos display case
lighting unitsrdquo said Noel Poiriermuseum director
ldquoWith funds from a donor andsupport from the unitsrsquo manufacturerGreg was able to singlehandedlyimprove the experience of ourmuseum visitors by ensuring that theobjects on display are adequatelylighted It simply wouldnrsquot have beenpossible without himrdquo
Greg Gerhart
NAWCC Names Volunteer of the Year
RSVP of the CapitalRegion has named TanyaWest as the LancasterCounty Volunteer of theMonth for December
West has beenvolunteering withLancaster Countyorganizations sinceshortly after movingfrom Erie in the 1960sShe averages 500volunteer hours per year with manyyears significantly higher
West is the epitome ofvolunteerism as a way of life In thepast she served as a volunteer boardmember and officer of a dozennonprofit organizations ranging fromGirl Scouts to 4-H and from brain-injured children to the disabled
West continues to demonstrate hercommitment with eight different
Lancaster Countycommunity organizationsShe currently serves on theboards of Mental HealthAmerica and ContactLancaster Helpline
In addition shevolunteers with Kiwanisand Community ActionProgramrsquos povertysimulationsTanya West is great
example of volunteer service inLancaster County
For information on volunteeropportunities or to submit the name of avolunteer for future recognition emaillancasterrsvpcapregorg or call RSVPrsquosLancaster County office at (717) 847-1539 or the statewide Senior Corps ofPennsylvania hotline toll-free at (800)870-2616
Tanya West
West Chosen as Volunteer of the Month
16 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
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By Christina Cardamone
Seniors and baby boomers filled the Spooky NookSports complex in Manheim for the 18th annualLancaster County 50plus EXPO in November
The event co-hosted by OLP EvENtS and theLancaster County Office of Aging allowed visitors togather information on a variety of topics enjoyentertainment and attend informative sessions
As attendees gathered for this free one-day eventthey connected with exhibitors there to discuss homeimprovement health and wellness finances retirementcommunities funeral preplanning and more
ldquoI think the best thing about the EXPO at SpookyNook is the visibilityrdquo said Jenny Flamm a MessiahLifeways at Mount Joy County Homes representativeldquoLots of folks stopping to talk and have conversationand even if theyrsquore not particularly ready to make themove today or even tomorrow it will still be in theirmemoryrdquo
The 2014 Lancaster County 50plus EXPO featured aspecial focus on aging in place reflecting most boomersrsquoand seniorsrsquo wishes to age safely and comfortably intheir homes for as long as possible
United Disabilities Services presented a large displayof products available to help adults age in place such aswalk-in bathtubs and showers handrails scooters stairlifts and more
Alison Sprankle BS CMC and Lori BrenizerSmith CTRS MHAED of Good News Consultingpresented seminars on dementia care Listeners learnedwhat to expect as the disease progresses and how tocommunicate more effectively with the afflicted
Free health screenings also assisted guests in
evaluating their stroke risk balance BMI and hearing ldquo[The EXPO] gives the chance for people to ask a
question they may not ask by just coming andknocking on your doorrdquo said Ed Kurek of The GroffsFamily Funeral Home ldquoPeople are willing to ask hereon a one-on-one basis You can then talk to them andgive them some options and I think thatrsquos one goodreason to be hererdquo
As the day continued the crowd grew even larger ldquoI was really surprised at the turnoutrdquo Kurek added
ldquoI wasnrsquot expecting as many [visitors] as there wererdquoOne of those many visitors was Dottie Nikolaus of
Lancaster city who was no stranger to the 50plus EXPO ldquoIrsquove been here before and I really enjoy it I like the
variety of areas such as travel home repair and eventhe end-of-life servicesrdquo she said ldquoThe entertainmentthis year has been excellent toordquo
It was standing-room only when the dayrsquosentertainment kicked off at 10 am The Dutch AppleDinner Theatre performed select songs from theirfinishing 2014 show season and previewed numbersfrom their upcoming 2015 shows including Mid-LifeThe Crisis Continues Les Miseacuterables and Rogers andHammersteinrsquos Oklahoma
Guests enjoyed the vintage- and modern-era Lioneltrain sets that were on display thanks to CoolTrains Infull operation during the course of the EXPO thedisplay comprised three operating tracks eachshowcasing their own train as well as a miniature trainstation gas station convenience stores and tiny carsand trucks
Jerry Mitchell education and outreach specialistfrom the Office of Attorney General used acombination of video presentation and lecture to share
his knowledge on senior scams and how best to protectyour identity and assets from fraudulent activity
Stauffers of Kissel Hill Greenhouse Manager JayUlrich hosted a container-gardening demonstrationUlrich used a mix of annuals and perennials andshowed how to combine textures and colors to create aperfect focal point or accent
Chris Poje 2010 Pa StatE SENiOr idOL winnerserenaded the crowd with renditions of Sinatra andother musical artists from throughout the decades Histake on Lee Greenwoodrsquos ldquoGod Bless the USArdquo gotthe audience to its feet and singing with patriotic pride
That patriotism carried over at the Keystone MilitaryFamilies booth where EXPO attendees donated itemsor cash toward the nonprofitrsquos Stockings for Soldierscollection Each year KMF sends care packages andChristmas stockings to American soldiers serving athome and abroad
Back on stage 2012 Pa StatE SENiOr idOL winnerVickie Kissinger wooed the crowd with a set of smoothand powerful performances
Matt Macis a charismatic song-and-dance performerand a headliner in his own right presented familiartunes from Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Sinatraand other musical greats
Other fun features of the day were the new puttingcontestmdashthe winner took home $100 cashmdashand thefree salon services offered in the Pamper U ZoneGuests paused in their way around the EXPO floor totake advantage of a free haircut manicure or minimassage
The 50plus EXPOs presented by OLP EvENtS willreturn in spring 2015 For more information call(717)-285-1350 or visit www50plusexpopacom
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What do Bing Crosby ElvisPresley Martina McBrideAlvin and the Chipmunks
The Beach Boys Patty Loveless TheOsmonds Perry Como and TheMormon Tabernacle Choir have incommon
The answer They have all sung andrecorded the song ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo
ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo is in fact theworldrsquos most popular Christmas songhaving sold more than 125000000copies It has been recorded in DutchYiddish Japanese and even Swahili
Written by Irving Berlin ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo is a fascinating footnote inAmerican cultural history A Jewishsongwriter wrote a universal bestsellingsong about a day celebrating the birth ofChristianityrsquos founder
Also unusual is the fact that IrvingBerlin did not like the Christmas holidayThat time of year brought back memories
of the tragic death of his infant sonIrving Berlin Jr in December 1928
Berlinrsquos inspiration may have comefrom his being a lonely andnostalgic northeasterntransplant caught in LosAngeles during the holidayseason There the palmtrees and summerliketemperatures in Decembermade him yearn for hismore familiar winter coldweather and snow
Berlinrsquos song originally began with thisintroductory verse
The sun is shiningThe grass is greenThe orange and palm trees swayTherersquos never been such a dayIn Beverly Hills LABut itrsquos December the 24thAnd Irsquom longing to be up north hellip
And then follows the line known andsung all around the planet everyDecember ldquoIrsquom dreaming of a white
Christmas helliprdquo Berlinrsquos labors over this
song took placethroughout a night inJanuary 1940 Whencompleted Berlin wasexcited about his creationdescribing it as a ldquoroundrdquosong his term for thoserare tunes that seemed to
flow from him effortlessly and seamlessly ldquoWe working composers all too often
in the interest of expediency sharpen ourpencils get out that square sheet of paperand become too slickrdquo he later explainedldquoThose forced efforts are lsquosquarersquo songsBut sometimes a song is natural We maystart it to order for a specific scene orshow but our subconscious beings go towork and the song is just thererdquo
On a Monday morning when hecompleted ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo Berlinrushed to his office proclaiming toHelmy Kresa his transcriber ldquoI want youto take down a song I wrote over theweekend Not only is it the best song Iever wrote itrsquos the best song anybody everwroterdquo
Initially skeptical Kresa wrote downthe notes as Berlin sitting at a pianobegan to play the song While Kresalistened and transcribed his skepticismevaporated
ldquoAs he started to sing I knew rightaway that the way he juxtaposed thewarmth of Southern California with thecold snow would make it a hitrdquo Kresarecalled ldquoand when he sang the chorus Iknew it really was the greatest song everwritten I was as thrilled as he wasrdquo
The duo continued working
The Worldrsquos Most Popular Christmas Song
Fragments of History
Victor Parachin
please see SONG page 23
When readers meet me theynever want to talk to meInstead they excitedly look
all around for my husband sayingldquoWherersquos Bobrdquo
Everyone loves Bob But they feelsorry for him because I often make himlook like a doofus (which he is) in mycolumns They look at him with pity andsay ldquoYoursquore such a good sportrdquo
Well Irsquom here to tell you Bob adoresit when I write about him When I donrsquotinclude him hersquoll ask ldquoWhat about merdquowith an insanely disappointed look onhis face
Having said all that last week he hadto fast for routine blood work whichmeant no food after midnight No bigdeal right
Early that evening he was face downon the couch I knelt down andmassaged his shoulders
ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo I saidEver so slowly he raised his head
ldquoDonrsquot you remember the medicalprocedure Irsquom about to getrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not anoperation sweetsItrsquos just a bloodtestrdquo
He sat upldquoJUST A BLOODTESTrdquo
I quietly tiptoedout of the room
At five tomidnight I foundhim in the kitchengorging on frozenpizza
ldquoSheesh Bob Donrsquot you want to nukeit firstrdquo
ldquoTherersquos no timerdquoI lovingly took his hands but he
crazily pulled away and franticallysearched through the cookie jar
ldquoWhere are the peanut buttercookiesrdquo he said
Slowly I stepped backward andwhispered ldquoImdashImdashmay have finishedthem last nightrdquo
ldquoWHATrdquo
ldquoWell I um I wantedcookiesrdquo
ldquoOh so you wantedcookies did you I willnever forgive you for thisrdquo
He dragged himself offto bed I quietly got inbed too In exactly threeminutes he startedmoaning the song fromOliver ldquoFood gloriousfoodmdashhot sausage andmustardrdquo
Less than an hour later he sneezedonce and said ldquoStarvation has caused meto get a coldrdquo
Now I donrsquot like gender stereotypingBut I take that back when it comes to acold Thatrsquos because Bob gets ldquomancoldsrdquo During his last one he threwhimself an ldquoIrsquom going to dierdquo party
I realized that the way I wasapproaching this was all wrong So Ichanged And miraculously I also foundthe cure to the common cold
ldquoYoursquoll be OKrdquo I said ldquoRight afteryour blood work wersquoll get rid of yourcold Instead of heading to your favoritediner like we planned for a lusciousomelet made with grilled apples cheddarcheese and bacon wersquoll keep you onnothing but chicken broth all dayrdquo
Suddenly he stopped sneezingldquoSweets we couldnrsquot have gone to the
diner anywayrdquo I said ldquoYoursquore obviouslytoo weak from starvation Wersquoll go theresomeday sometimemdashfar far from nowsince it will clearly take a long time foryou to recover from your horrible fastingordealrdquo
And with that he jumped out of bedand said ldquoI feel greatrdquo
After the blood work we went to therestaurant where Bob made a speedyrecovery as he reveled in mouthfuls ofglorious food
That week I wound up with amonster cold I knew Bob would get backat me for how I tricked him into gettingbetter I stayed in bedmdashwaiting
He found my grandmotherrsquos quilt inthe cupboard and placed it on metenderly snugging it under my chin
Between sneezes I said ldquoThis is theworst cold Irsquove ever had Go ahead Makefun of me I deserve itrdquo
ldquoYep you dordquo he said putting on hisjacket and getting the car keys
ldquoBob yoursquore going out when Irsquom onmy deathbedrdquo
When he came home he had a bagwith him He took out a chicken pot piemy favorite Kleenex made with aloe acopy of People magazine and a carton ofmint chocolate chip ice cream
He propped up our pillows We spentthe day together watching Murphy Brownreruns and luxuriating in thebreathtaking nearness of each other
So of course everyone loves BobThatrsquos because we all know that he is justlike thismdashsensitive lovingcompassionate and adoringmdasheven whenI donrsquot have a cold
Saralee Perel is an award-winning nationallysyndicated columnist Her new book isCracked Nuts amp Sentimental Journeys StoriesFrom a Life Out of Balance To find out morevisit wwwsaraleeperelcom or emailsperelsaraleeperelcom
18 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
50plus Senior News continues to bring important information as well asentertaining articles to the 50+ community We at On-Line Publisherswould like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the
editorial contributors of 50plus Senior News
It is through the varied interestsand considerable talents of ourcontributors and freelance writersthat such a range of informativeand entertaining content isavailable to read each monthThe pages of 50plus Senior Newsare enriched by your contributions
Mike Clark (The Way I See It)
Angelo Coniglio (The Search for Our Ancestry)
Al Goodman (Beyond the Battlefield )
Andrea Gross (Traveltizers)
John Johnston (Social Security News)
Dr Lori (Art and Antiques)
Gloria May (NurseNews)
Clyde McMillan-Gamber (The Beauty in Nature)
Jim Miller (The Savvy Senior)
Victor Parachin (Fragments of History)
Saralee Perel (Such is Life)
Dr Leonard Perry (The Green Mountain Gardener)
Ted Rickard (The Squint-Eyed Senior)
Sy Rosen (Older But Not Wiser)
Walt Sonneville (My 22 Centsrsquo Worth)
Nick Thomas (Tinseltown Talks)
Robert Wilcox (Salute to a Veteran)
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Thank YouColumnists
Such is Life
Saralee Perel
When a Man Canrsquot Have Food
Bob and Saralee at the diner
The best of Christmases and thehigh point of the feast daymarking the beginning of the
Christian era was the year I got theelectric train An electric train has a lot ofpieces And you can take the pieces apartand put them back together in your ownfashion any old way you want to
The next best part of Christmas wascousin-visiting Here the cousinsmdashalmostall male and within a couple years of myown agemdashbecame real people not justthe last or next wearer of hand-me-downldquoSunday bestrdquo
They were here in person kids I couldplay with bringing with them the cold-fresh of December into our second-floorapartment
Gift inspection was the first order ofbusiness for visiting cousins Even beforehellos it was ldquoWhad-ja-getrdquomdashall oneword Without waiting for a responsethis was followed by ldquoWhad-else-ja-getrdquo
The year of the electric train was atriumph of familial snobberyQuestioning never got past the firstldquowhad-ja-getrdquo Instantly four cousinswere on hands and knees takingeverything apart to rearrange it revisingit to anything but the drearilysymmetrical layout plotted by Lionel
There was never enough track ofcourse There never would bemdashnot forthe fledgling empire builders who werealready looking down the hall to thedining room wondering how manypieces and how many Christmases itwould take to get there
There was one other Christmas giftthat even among my cousins wouldsquash the ldquowhad-ja-getsrdquo If you got anErector Set you simply pointed at thebox
You tried not to look too superioracting as though lavish gifts were an
everyday thingwith you Youmight beinterrupted byyour auntinsisting youtry on ldquoat leastthe jacketrdquofrom theSunday outfither son hadfinallyoutgrown But the moment was stillyours
The Erector Set consisted entirely ofparts Nothing was put together in thefirst place hundreds of metal pieces steelwheels nuts and boltsmdashendlesspossibilities for both construction andeventual dismembermentmdashand theruination of hundreds of vacuumcleaners
(My Aunt Ella used to claim that theErector Set people were subsidized by theHoover people But then Aunt Ella alsoclaimed that opening an umbrellaindoors made the roof leak and onerainy spring she turned out to be rightabout that)
One year a cousin we visited got anIrish Mail This was a sidewalk vehiclethat you steered with your feet andpropelled by working a handlebar backand forth
It was really a neat machine and onceyou got the rhythm of it you could workup some real speedmdashplenty enough tobecome a pedestrian hazard and getyelled at
But the Irish Mail was expensive andthus unheard of in his neighborhood soit simply had to be ldquodorkyrdquo which meantit was soon abandoned and left in a darkcorner of the cousinrsquos basement It was agift from the other side of the family an
uncle bymarriage wholived in a swellapartmentbuilding thatdidnrsquot allowkids
There was asuper-deluxemodel of theErector Set thatactually had a
miniature steam engine with it None ofus cousins had one but there was anonly child named Arnold who lived in afirst-floor apartment down the blockwho did
The engine would have made a lot offriends for Arnold who could have usedsome help in that department since henot only had steel-rimmed glasses butwore braces too
But his mother wouldnrsquot let anybody
play with it because it was too dangerousSo we kept pushing Arnold into snowbanks or bushes for all the next year untilhe and his steam engine finally moved tothe suburbs
Eventually the cousins went separateways Some uncles became prosperousand relocated to airier neighborhoodsToday the children of the cousins andthe cousins of the cousins donrsquot evenknow one another
Which is a pity really If all thecousins chipped in we could get theextra track for the train and the ErectorSet with the miniature steam engineThen wersquod get together again and makeall those nifty things that are pictured onthe lids of the boxes
A collection of Ted Rickardrsquos family-funessays is titled Anything Worth Knowing ILearned from the Grandkids It is nowavailable in paperback on Amazoncom
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Artist Shares 100 Faces 100 StoriesPhotographer Molly Kraybillrsquos
display on aging ldquoOne Hundredrdquowill be on display in the Harvest ViewGallery of Landis Homes from 430to 830 pm through Jan 15
A 2009 graduate of LancasterMennonite High School Kraybillgraduated in 2013 from EasternMennonite University inHarrisonburg Va with a degree inphotography and digitalcommunications
The ldquoart of agingrdquo took on newmeaning for Kraybill whophotographed women ages 1 to 100
for her senior art show titled ldquoOneHundredrdquo
ldquolsquoOne Hundredrsquo is an explorationof the female experience of agingrdquosays Kraybill ldquoI photographed onefemale for every age 1 through 100and asked each one the samequestion lsquoWhat do you like aboutyour agersquo
ldquoThe result is a colorful visualjourney through the wisdom painand joy that aging brings Frombraces to wrinkles from the simpledelights of being a kindergartner tothe losses of older age I have found
that age is something to be celebratedembraced and most importantlynothing to be ashamed ofrdquo
For Kraybill talking with theparticipants shed new light on aging
ldquoThey made me realize that Ishouldnrsquot be scared of the futurerdquo saidKraybill ldquoIt makes me appreciateliving in the moment
ldquoIrsquom excited to agerdquoLandis Homes is located at 1001
E Oregon Road Lititz Moreinformation is available atwwwlandishomesorg or by calling(717) 381-3550
Pumpkin ContestCelebrates Creativity
Lancaster native Molly Kraybill currently lives inWashington DC where she teaches digital art
in a public elementary school
Residents staff and localvolunteers at Garden Spot Villagerecently teamed up for the first-ever on-campus ldquoPack-A-Paloozardquoto benefit Operation ChristmasChild a project of SamaritanrsquosPurse an international Christianrelief and evangelismorganization
The group packed 120 red-and-green holiday-themedshoeboxes with school and craftsupplies toys toothbrushes andtoothpaste and other items Theboxes will be distributed to needychildren overseas
In addition to the boxespacked at Pack-A-Palooza GardenSpot Village distributed another 100boxes to individual residents forpacking Packers included a personal
note of encouragement in each boxSamaritanrsquos Purse has run
Operation Christmas Child each yearsince 1993
First place ndash The Carousel created bythe St Annersquos receptionist office
Second place ndash The Popcorn Bucket(SARC cinema) created by the first-floor
nursing staff Third place ndash The GumballMachine created by the
admissions and social work team
After the votes were compiled thewinners of the annual St AnnersquosRetirement Community pumpkin-decorating contest were announced at thecommunityrsquos annual Halloween party
The winners were
Volunteers Barbara SlowthowerShirley Fulton and Therese Hodson sortcrayons and other supplies to be packedinto shoeboxes for Operation ChristmasChild during the recent Pack-A-Palooza
event at Garden Spot Village
GSV Hosts First On-CampusPack-A-PaloozaThe Garden Spot Village holiday train
room celebrating its 10th anniversary thisyear is open to the public from 130 to 4pm on Saturdays through Dec 27
Even repeat visitors will find lots ofnew highlights on both O-gauge andHO-gauge layouts
The O-gauge layout features a hobocamp Sunoco Oil siding many detailedstructures and LED lighting A newLionel Legacy remote control systemmakes it possible to run five trains atonce
Now visitors can push a button tomove workers around a control towerand operate a sawmill with a conveyor-belt log loader
These new features are in addition toan operating freight station coal loadergas station and water tower
Visitors will also see a 15-foot earlyhandcrafted Lionel O-gauge circus train
This year club members can operatemuch of the HO-gauge display through
a computer or smart phone The displaynow features more detailed roadcrossings with crossing gates that raiseand lower with flashing lights andringing bells
Visitors will still be able to get anengineerrsquos-eye view from the engine ofone of the trains on a 55-inch wallmonitor
Garden Spot Village is located at 433S Kinzer Ave Admission is freedonations are accepted For informationand directions call (717) 355-6000
Garden Spot Village Train Clubmembers Mike Lanyon left and
Mike ldquoFitzrdquo Fitzgerald
Holiday Train Room Open to Public
because I eventually got him into ittoordquo
Leh began to study antiques learningfrom older people hersquod meet at the fleamarkets who would show him what tolook for and what wasnrsquot worth it
From there he gained an interest inblue-decorated stoneware which hefound more interesting than bottles aseach was handmade and uniquelydecorated
ldquoI learned at some point that diversityis goodrdquo he said ldquoI got into all avenuesof antiquing buying painted furnitureiron glass pottery oil paintings basketsand chinardquo
While he works full-time as asalesman estimator Leh has filled hisweekends running to different auctionsHe still loves variety but he keeps asharp eye out for his favorite blue crocks
He looks for ones with specialdecorations Tulips and other floraldesigns are most common with fruitfalling as a close second and birds as athird The rarest finds have moons catsor dogs
Leh has close to 100 crocks in hispersonal collection and said he canrsquot evenbegin to count the bottles No matterhow many he gets he keeps his findslocal
His fascination with history pushedhim to sell his home and move inSeptember to a 1798 stone house builtby Thomas Pettit the son of a countyfounder
The architecture is unparalleled Lehsaid There are seven fireplaces thickwindow boxes and original chair railsand hardwood floors through the home
The house was added to the NationalRegister of Historic Places in 1983 It isthe perfect environment for Lehrsquosnumerous treasures now displayed andincorporated into the housersquos deacutecor
ldquoI just love historyrdquo he said ldquoIt makes
perfect sense for me to have a place likethis to fill with the items I am sofascinated withrdquo
While antiques became a huge part ofLehrsquos life he slowly made it a familyaffair His father bought a home inupstate New York that was built in 1894and together they decorated it withperiod items that fit the theme of thehome
Over the years his fatherrsquos collectiongrew and he started selling things withhis son sharing a booth at a localantique mart Soon they had two boothsand eventually three The younger Lehno longer has a booth but his father stillruns one out of Easton Pa
A lot of the antiques Leh tries to sellare higher-end items that can sit too longat a local market He finds better luck
sending those to auctionsVisiting one is an experience he
saidldquoItrsquos the people itrsquos the food itrsquos
the triprdquo he said ldquoTherersquos not anauction I donrsquot go to where I donrsquot
know peoplerdquoAlthough antiquing can be expensive
it doesnrsquot have to be Leh saidHersquos bought many things for more
than $10000 including a LancasterCounty farm table he bought thissummer
But there are a variety of levels atwhich people can get involved headded
Every year he goes to the BaltimoreBottle Show where he sees many kidsgetting started at the same age he didSome of them walk in with $5 and leavewith 10 bottles ready to start acollection they can build on
Many of them can even specialize incertain bottles such as medicine bottlesor soda and beer bottles
ldquoMy problem was I specialized ineverythingrdquo he said laughing
Leh also finds value not necessarily inthe expensive items but in the ones thatare the most unusual
ldquoWhat they were wherever they camefrom what they were used formdashthosestories are what interest merdquo Leh said
Early Pennsylvania settlers brought alittle bit of nature into their own homeshe said painting furniture pottery andother decorations
ldquoThose are some of my favoriteitemsrdquo he said ldquoAt one point they wereall close to someonersquos heart And I liketo think I can appreciate them nowrdquo
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For more information or to submit your happenings email Megan Joyce at mjoyceonlinepubcom or mail to
50plus Senior NewsMegan Joyce
3912 Abel Drive Columbia PA 17512
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TREASURE from page 1
Some of Lehrsquos antique bottlecollection including figural
bitters bottles historical flasksand early medicine bottles
Back row from left Gaudy Dutch cup andplate Rabbitware plate Leeds plate Centerfrom left eagle butter print pewter master
salt seated Redware dog and cow butter print
Leh acquired this local farm table(circa 1820) in summer 2014
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Lancaster County
Calendar of EventsCocalico Senior Association ndash (717) 336-7489Dec 12 10 am ndash Music with Sandy HeiseyDec 18 10 am ndash Compass Mark Program on ProvisionsDec 24 9 am ndash Christmas Party
Columbia Senior Center ndash (717) 684-4850Dec 3 1015 am ndash Christmas BingoDec 11 10 am ndash Christmas Special Quarryville
Presbyterian SingersDec 30 1015 am ndash New Yearrsquos Eve Party and Luncheon
Elizabethtown Area Senior Center ndash (717) 367-7984 Dec 4 10 am ndash Radio City Christmas Show VideoDec 10 10 am ndash Bingo Buddies with PreschoolDec 15 1030 am ndash Christmas Activity and Craft
Lancaster House North Happy Hearts Club SeniorCenter ndash (717) 299-1278Tuesdays 1 pm ndash Varied ActivitiesThursdays noon ndash Pinochle
Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center ndash (717) 299-3943Dec 10 930 am ndash Haircuts and ManicuresDec 12 930 am ndash Holiday Music with InstrumentsDec 24 930 am ndash Holiday Program with Santa Claus
Lancaster Rec Senior Center ndash (717) 392-2115 ext 147Dec 12 915 am ndash Benefits of POADec 18 9 am ndash Christmas PartyDec 24 1030 am ndash Baking and Decorating Christmas
Cookies
Lititz Senior Center ndash (717) 626-2800Dec 3 10 am ndash Ice Cream Social with Lancashire HallDec 10 10 am ndash Children from Owl Hill Learning
Center VisitDec 24 10 am ndash Christmas Party and Music
Luis Munoz Marin Senior Center ndash (717) 295-7989Dec 9 10 am ndash Memory Box ProjectDec 11 10 am ndash Crafty Gift Ideas for GrandchildrenDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party
Millersville Senior Center ndash (717) 871-9600Mondays and Fridays 9 am ndash Healthy Steps in Motion
ExerciseDec 19 10 am ndash Cookie ExchangeDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Music with Penn Manor Chorus
Next Gen Senior Center ndash (717) 786-4770Dec 8 930 am ndash Holiday Craft CenterpiecesDec 18 1015 am ndash Smith Middle School SingersDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party
Rodney Park Happy Hearts Club Senior Center ndash(717) 393-7786 Tuesdays noon ndash Pinochle Wednesdays 1 pm ndash Varied Activities Thursdays noon ndash Bingo
Community Programs Free and open to the public
Support Groups Free and open to the public
Dec 3 7 to 815 pmAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupWillow Lakes Outpatient Center212 Willow Valley Lakes Drive Willow Street(717) 464-9365
Dec 8 10 to 11 amAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6076jmortongardenspotvillageorg
Dec 18 noonBrain Tumor Support GroupLancaster General Health Campus Wellness Center2100 Harrisburg Pike Lancaster(717) 626-2894
Dec 22 2 to 3 pmParkinsonrsquos Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6259jshaffergardenspotvillageorg
Dec 24 6 to 8 pmEpilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania SupportGroupLancaster General HospitalStager Room 5555 N Duke St Lancaster(800) 887-7165 ext 104
Saturdays in December 130 to 4 pmTrain Room Holiday Open HouseGarden Spot Village Train Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6000
Dec 1 6 pmRed Rose Singles MeetingHossrsquos Steak amp Sea House100 W Airport Road Lititz(717) 406-6098
Dec 7 3 pmPublic Singing of Handelrsquos MessiahGrace Lutheran Church517 N Queen St Lancaster(717) 397-2748
Dec 14 9 am to 3 pmPennsylvania Music ExpoContinental Inn2285 Lincoln Highway EastLancaster(717) 898-1246wwwrecordcollectorsorg
Dec 19 6 to 9 pmMusic FridaysDowntown Lancaster (717) 341-0028
Senior Center Activities
Library Programs
Lititz Public Library 651 Kissel Hill Road Lititz (717) 626-2255Dec 3 630 pm ndash Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster CountyDec 8 130 to 330 pm Dec 16 6 to 8 pm ndash Scrabble Meet-UpsDec 16 11 am ndash Reel Talk for Everyone The Pianist
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consideration
Winter is Coming hellipBefore the weather gets too
cold you should protect yourhouse and family from theelements
Here are some essential areas tocheck
Roofbull Look for missing shinglescracked flashing and brokenoverhanging tree limbs
bull Check the chimney for mortardeterioration and loose bricksInspect the underside of the rooffrom the attic for signs of leakage
Exteriorbull Check the foundation for cracksin the concrete or low spots in thesoil where water can accumulateagainst the foundation
bull Examine the caulking in the
siding and around the windowand door trims
Heat
bull Turn on the heating system andensure that the heat is beingdelivered to all outlets
bull Check the filter and change it ifnecessary Keep extra filtersaround so you can change itduring the winter season
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SONG from page 17
developing and refining ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo over several weeks and thenput it away
More than a year later in April 1941Berlin and film director Mark Sandrichwere working on a new movie HolidayInn when Berlin realized it would be theperfect forum for his Christmas song
On the Paramount Studios set wasWalter Scharf a staff music arrangerassigned to Berlin His task was to turnBerlinrsquos tunes into full-fledged orchestralnumbers
Scharf remembers Berlin tapping outldquoWhite Christmasrdquo on a piano Berlin
only had two years of formal schoolingand never learned to read or write musicScharf recalls Berlinrsquos first performance asa ldquovery roughrdquo rendition
Bing Crosby who overheard Berlinplaying the piece was not impressedCrosby a devout Catholic wantedldquoWhite Christmasrdquo removed from thefilm because he thought it would furthersecularize Christmas which he felt shouldbe a religious season
It was Scharf who eased Crosbyrsquosconcern telling the singer he thoughtldquoWhite Christmasrdquo would turn out wellReportedly Crosby rolled his eyes saying
ldquoI hope sordquoHoliday Inn opened in New York on
Aug 4 1942 It featured Bing Crosby asa singer and Fred Astaire as a dancerWhile Berlin was ecstatic andenthusiastic the reviewers barely noticedor mentioned the production
Before long however the song ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo was becoming a hit Themovie won an Oscar for Best Song in1943 and was also nominated for BestScoring of a Musical Picture and BestOriginal Story
Because the country was in the darkestdays of World War II many welcomed
this sentimental reminder of home As aresult Crosbyrsquos recording of ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo has sold more than 30 millionrecords
Crosby was amazed at the publicresponse to the song As a member of theUSOrsquos traveling ensemble he was askedby troops serving in World War II to singldquoWhite Christmasrdquo no matter what timeof year it was
More than 150 different performerswho run the entire musical gamut haverecorded this piece Crosbyrsquos version alonewas listed as the all-time top single by TheGuinness Book of World Records
asset to the giftedSuper achievers frequently are driven
to succeed to escape their ldquoBlack Dogrdquo asWinston Churchill described his owndark moods Those who have beenafflicted with psychiatric maladies includeAbraham Lincoln Sir Isaac NewtonNoah Webster Samuel Johnson Ludwigvan Beethoven Charles Darwin ErnestHemingway Walt Whitman Edgar AllanPoe and Herman Melville
If todayrsquos medications had sedatedtheir psyches would they have been lessdriven to achieve
Crossword puzzles have long served asa choice for those who seek mentalstimulation Now the trend is towardcomputer games AARP has free gameson their website wwwaarporg
For Einstein theorizing may havebeen his equivalent of a computer gameBut he benefited also by playing theviolin to exercise his brain
In 1890 William James in his ThePrinciples of Psychology theorized thatldquoorganic matter especially nerve tissueseems endowed with a very extraordinarydegree of plasticityrdquo
For 50 years that hypothesis wasignored The conventional scientificwisdom held that the brain cannot createneural growth its structure is immutable
Neuroscientists now know throughresearch of neuroplasticity that the brainis capable throughout a lifetime ofstrengthening and creating neuralconnections adapting and reorganizingfollowing injury illness or behavioralalterations
Experiment with ways in which youcan be the gatekeeper of your brainrsquosrehabilitation What is your choice
computer games violin lessons bridgechess painting portraits or landscapes ormaybe crossword puzzles
As with the selection of anantidepressant medication we may haveto try several to find which works bestfor usWalt Sonneville a retired market-researchanalyst is the author of My 22 Centsrsquo WorthThe Higher-Valued Opinion of a SeniorCitizen and A Musing Moment MeditativeEssays on Life and Learning books ofpersonal-opinion essays free of partisan andsectarian viewpoints Contact him atwaltsonnevilleverizonnet
MIND from page 14
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Silent OvationI purse my lipsmdashmy cheeks widenjaw stiffensnostrils flarebrow scoresneck braceseyebrows blendhands clenchas if willpowerand taught muscles alonecould plug the wall and hold back the deep seaBut eyes slowly fill spilltears betray what lies unfathomedWhat assails my earspours over my heartrsquotil it tremblesCrumbles
Musicflows across my mindslides under invisible barriersvibrates faint chordsstirs tension
A bugler plays ldquoTapsrdquomdasha lyrist soothes with psalmsmdasha choir declares Messiahrsquos ldquoHallelujahrdquomdashorchestras play once-defiant ldquoFinlandiardquomdashgold medalists glow in national anthemrsquos auramdashor a chorus underscores Jean Valjeanrsquos plea ldquoBring Him HomerdquoWithout warningIrsquom tuned and tiedto abiding themesof certain endingstemporal triumphspromising tomorrowsmdashnew secret anniversariesof the heartmdashmy own momentous momentsmarked anointedinfused with tears
Written and submitted by Evelyn Merriam
wornmdashcan be reused and made intoreally cool art objects
Damaged pieces of costume jewelrycan be the source for jewelrypictures by sewing or gluingthe broken pieces onto a piece of velvetfelt or fabric Then the textileis framed as you would a collage
Old broken jewelry or pieces thereofcan be made into a brooch tussymussy or brooch bouquet comprised ofboth fresh flowers and colorful fake-gemstone pins in the shape of flowers
Country music star MirandaLambert carried a brooch bouquet ather country-themed wedding It is acool union of vintage and Victorian
fresh and fauxSome pieces of costume jewelry are
valuable so be sure to check out thevalue with an appraisal before you starttaking apart the jewelry pieces that arestill intact However the damagedpieces are fair game for you crafters outthere
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Traveltizers Travel Appetizers Stories that Whet the Appetite for Travel
By Andrea Gross
Irsquom half-submerged in a luxuriouswhirlpool tub sipping from a glass ofsweet ice wine and looking out the
window at the cascading waters ofHorseshoe Falls the largest of the threefalls that make up Niagara Falls
Over there in the distance is theUnited States Here at the RadissonHotel is Canada
Divided in part by the Niagara Riverthe two countries share the falls withHorseshoe on the Canadian side andAmerican and Bridal Veil falls technicallyin the United States although betterviewed from Canada
Theyrsquore not the tallest falls in theworld but theyrsquore among the mostpowerful and tonight illuminated infestive colors theyrsquore surely the mostbeautiful
Waterfalls wine and a whirlpooltubmdashcould there be a more glorious wayto spend New Yearrsquos Eve I think not buta party is waiting outsidemdashnot just any
party but one of the grandest in Canadaand the only one thatrsquos televised fromcoast to coast
In short ldquoItrsquos Canadarsquos answer toTimes Squarerdquo says Niagara Falls MayorJim Diodati
My husband and I don our parkasmdashDecember weather in Niagara typicallyranges from the low 20s to the mid-30smdashand set out for Queen VictoriaPark
Itrsquos not far from the hotel and as we
walk along the path bordering the fallswersquore surrounded by trees sparkling withmore than a million lights and more than100 illuminated displays representingeverything from Noahrsquos ark and an Inuitkayak to humongous Canadian andUnited States flags
By the time we arrive at the parkmusic is blaring from the stage and theplace is packed with revelers Off to theside the Skylon Tower rises 775 feetabove the falls
The circular top which resembles aspace station is aglow with lights andthe exterior glass-enclosed elevator calledthe ldquoYellow Bugrdquo streaks up and downferrying visitors to and from therevolving dining room and observationdeck at the top
The countdown begins shortly beforemidnight Eight seven six hellip one TheYellow Bug zooms to the top fireworksexplode from the tower and the crowdroars Then led by the performers onstage everyone begins singing ldquoAuldLang Synerdquo
Niagara Fallsrsquo New Yearrsquos Bash
Niagara Falls consists of three separate waterfallsFrom left American Falls Bridal Veil Falls Horseshoe Falls
Horseshoe Falls is wider than sevenfootball fields and as the water dropsthe distance of a 13-story building itcreates an explosion of mist
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Itrsquos almost 1 am when we head backto the Radisson and we have to run tocatch the Falls Incline Railway before itcloses This saves us the uphill hike fromthe street-level park to the FallsviewTourist Area where the hotels casinoeateries and shops are located
We arrive in our room chilled butthrilled ready to start the new year
The next day we explore more ofNiagararsquos winter offerings
After walking farther along the 3-mileillumination route we warm up amongstthe poinsettias and Christmas cacti at theFloral Showhouse and then make ourway to Journey Behind the Falls anattraction that helps us truly appreciatethe size and splendor of Niagara
Dressed in waterproof ponchos(distributed free at the entrance) weslosh through tunnels to emerge 13stories below ground level at the pointwhere Horseshoe Falls crashes into theLower Niagara River
Wersquore showered with mist as theequivalent of more than 1 millionbathtubs full of water rush over the fallsevery hour traveling at a speed of 25mph (During the winter the lowerobservation deck is closed but therersquosdrama and moisture aplenty on theupper deck)
Although itrsquos possible to see all threefalls from the ground-level walkway wetake a helicopter ride in order to betterunderstand the arearsquos geography From up
high we can see how the Niagara Riverwhich begins in Lake Erie and flowsnorth into Lake Ontario divides as itcircles around Goat Island
The southern side plummets over acliff to form Horseshoe Falls while thenorthern side leads to American Falls andBridal Veil Falls These two smaller fallsare in turn separated from each other bythe much smaller landmass of LunaIsland
Finally since the Niagara Peninsula isone of the top ice-wine-producingregions in the world we visit InniskillinEstate Winery an award-winningproducer of the luxury wine We see thevineyards where harvesting of the frozengrapes has just begun watch a video ofthe production process and sample threedifferent types of ice wine RieslingCabernet Franc and Sparkling
We canrsquot agree on which one we likebest so we splurge on mini-bottles ofeach If we canrsquot make it back to Niagaranext year at least wersquoll be able tocelebrate at homemdashbut it wonrsquot be thesame without the whirlpool tub and themagnificent view of the falls
If you goNiagararsquos Winter Festival of Lights
runs through Jan 12 2015wwwniagaraparkscomwwwradissoncomniagarafallsca
Photos copy Irv Green unless otherwise notedstory by Andrea Gross (wwwandreagrosscom)
Photo courtesy of Winter Festival of Lights
Niagararsquos Winter Festival of Lightsfeatures a Christmas Tree Walk that
extends more than 3 miles
Photo courtesy of Niagara Parks Commission
The Falls are illuminated at night adding tothe festive air of the holiday season
Photo courtesy of Niagara Parks Commission
Fireworks mark the coming of theNew Year during Niagararsquos
New Yearrsquos Eve bash
Photo courtesy of Winter Festival of Lights
A three-story-tall illuminated flag ofCanada welcomes folks from the
United States who make up half of the11 million travelers who visit
Niagara each year
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SaturdayJanuary 17 2015
Racestart10am
LocationLancasterCountyCentralParkPavilion22(KiwanisLodge)
Prizes will be awarded to the overall top three male and female finishersand top three male and female finishers in each age category
First three finishers with dogs (any age group) will also receive prizes
Race fees $20 if received by January 8 2015 $25 after January 82015 Only people who pre-register (with payment) by January 8 willhave the option of receiving a t-shirt
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When you were much muchyounger you may havewondered if your mind was
playing tricks Has that monster underyour childhood bed vanished only to bereplaced by other mental quirks alsounsettling as you age Where did I leave my keys The check I wrote a moment ago is not
in sight The envelope in which it is to bemailed is here in front of me I keep hearing the same song over and
over in my mind (a phenomenon calledldquoearwormsrdquo)
You are not losing your mind Theseare mild irritations not alarms Alarmsare triggered when you forget to turn offthe range or you become disoriented asto time or place
That famous painting called TheScream of Nature by Norwegian artistEdvard Munch intrigues us because itportrays how we feel on occasion The
agonized subject inthe painting isclasping his headwith the palms ofhis hands themouth opened intoa large oval thepanicked eyesglancing skyward
He stands on abridge but theartist does notshow to where thebridge leads Whatlies ahead
PerhapsMunchrsquos figuresuffers fromgerontophobiawhich is the irrational fear of aging andwhat lies ahead Symptoms include anyof several apprehensions such as socialisolation inadequate resources and
inability to remainphysically self-sufficient
Most seniors do notexperience that phobiaon a recurring basisYet we are fascinated byMunchrsquos paintingbecause it illustrates arare extreme in ourresponse to anxieties
Seniors like othersexperience normalepisodic bouts ofmelancholy It can besevere temporarily aswhen brought on bydeath of someone inthe family or a friend
Less severe is holiday melancholy wherewe feel excluded from participating withothers in the general merriment
Causes of our dark moods are not
always clear It could be eitherinsufficient or excessive sleep stresstaking or not taking medication orsimply a misdiagnosis
If the melancholy becomes chronicone might be prescribed anantidepressant Some prescriptions workfor some people and not others Patientsreportedly try different antidepressants todetermine which works best Theyrsquorecaught in a casino of choices where theyhope to place the right bet
Severe melancholy or depression hasbeen a characteristic of many of the mostimportant contributors to our culture Ifthese personalities had lived during whatis called the ldquoProzac Generationrdquo wemight have been deprived of their genius
Aristotle concluded that ldquoall men whohave become outstanding in philosophystatesmanship poetry or the arts aremelancholicrdquo He saw melancholy as an
Are You Losing Your Mind
My 22 Centsrsquo Worth
Walt Sonneville
The Scream of Natureby Edvard Munch
please see MIND page 23
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The NationalAssociation of Watch ampClock Collectorsrsquo(NAWCC) Watch ampClock Museum and theLibrary amp ResearchCenter named Mariettaresident GregoryGerhart Volunteer of theYear Recently Gerhartreceived an award for hisgenerous contribution oftime
Gerhartrsquos uncle a member of theNAWCC introduced him to theassociation more than 40 years agoGerhart has been a member for manyyears and after he retired from theKellogg Company he decided topursue his interest in the NAWCC byvolunteering at the museum
He regularly enjoys greetingworldwide members and visitors
guiding group tours andtaking on various museumgallery projects Gerhartrsquospositive experience nowincludes serving as a part-time gallery attendant
ldquoGreg took it uponhimself to makeimprovements in themuseumrsquos lighting byusing his technicalexperience in rebuildingthe museumrsquos display case
lighting unitsrdquo said Noel Poiriermuseum director
ldquoWith funds from a donor andsupport from the unitsrsquo manufacturerGreg was able to singlehandedlyimprove the experience of ourmuseum visitors by ensuring that theobjects on display are adequatelylighted It simply wouldnrsquot have beenpossible without himrdquo
Greg Gerhart
NAWCC Names Volunteer of the Year
RSVP of the CapitalRegion has named TanyaWest as the LancasterCounty Volunteer of theMonth for December
West has beenvolunteering withLancaster Countyorganizations sinceshortly after movingfrom Erie in the 1960sShe averages 500volunteer hours per year with manyyears significantly higher
West is the epitome ofvolunteerism as a way of life In thepast she served as a volunteer boardmember and officer of a dozennonprofit organizations ranging fromGirl Scouts to 4-H and from brain-injured children to the disabled
West continues to demonstrate hercommitment with eight different
Lancaster Countycommunity organizationsShe currently serves on theboards of Mental HealthAmerica and ContactLancaster Helpline
In addition shevolunteers with Kiwanisand Community ActionProgramrsquos povertysimulationsTanya West is great
example of volunteer service inLancaster County
For information on volunteeropportunities or to submit the name of avolunteer for future recognition emaillancasterrsvpcapregorg or call RSVPrsquosLancaster County office at (717) 847-1539 or the statewide Senior Corps ofPennsylvania hotline toll-free at (800)870-2616
Tanya West
West Chosen as Volunteer of the Month
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Seniors and baby boomers filled the Spooky NookSports complex in Manheim for the 18th annualLancaster County 50plus EXPO in November
The event co-hosted by OLP EvENtS and theLancaster County Office of Aging allowed visitors togather information on a variety of topics enjoyentertainment and attend informative sessions
As attendees gathered for this free one-day eventthey connected with exhibitors there to discuss homeimprovement health and wellness finances retirementcommunities funeral preplanning and more
ldquoI think the best thing about the EXPO at SpookyNook is the visibilityrdquo said Jenny Flamm a MessiahLifeways at Mount Joy County Homes representativeldquoLots of folks stopping to talk and have conversationand even if theyrsquore not particularly ready to make themove today or even tomorrow it will still be in theirmemoryrdquo
The 2014 Lancaster County 50plus EXPO featured aspecial focus on aging in place reflecting most boomersrsquoand seniorsrsquo wishes to age safely and comfortably intheir homes for as long as possible
United Disabilities Services presented a large displayof products available to help adults age in place such aswalk-in bathtubs and showers handrails scooters stairlifts and more
Alison Sprankle BS CMC and Lori BrenizerSmith CTRS MHAED of Good News Consultingpresented seminars on dementia care Listeners learnedwhat to expect as the disease progresses and how tocommunicate more effectively with the afflicted
Free health screenings also assisted guests in
evaluating their stroke risk balance BMI and hearing ldquo[The EXPO] gives the chance for people to ask a
question they may not ask by just coming andknocking on your doorrdquo said Ed Kurek of The GroffsFamily Funeral Home ldquoPeople are willing to ask hereon a one-on-one basis You can then talk to them andgive them some options and I think thatrsquos one goodreason to be hererdquo
As the day continued the crowd grew even larger ldquoI was really surprised at the turnoutrdquo Kurek added
ldquoI wasnrsquot expecting as many [visitors] as there wererdquoOne of those many visitors was Dottie Nikolaus of
Lancaster city who was no stranger to the 50plus EXPO ldquoIrsquove been here before and I really enjoy it I like the
variety of areas such as travel home repair and eventhe end-of-life servicesrdquo she said ldquoThe entertainmentthis year has been excellent toordquo
It was standing-room only when the dayrsquosentertainment kicked off at 10 am The Dutch AppleDinner Theatre performed select songs from theirfinishing 2014 show season and previewed numbersfrom their upcoming 2015 shows including Mid-LifeThe Crisis Continues Les Miseacuterables and Rogers andHammersteinrsquos Oklahoma
Guests enjoyed the vintage- and modern-era Lioneltrain sets that were on display thanks to CoolTrains Infull operation during the course of the EXPO thedisplay comprised three operating tracks eachshowcasing their own train as well as a miniature trainstation gas station convenience stores and tiny carsand trucks
Jerry Mitchell education and outreach specialistfrom the Office of Attorney General used acombination of video presentation and lecture to share
his knowledge on senior scams and how best to protectyour identity and assets from fraudulent activity
Stauffers of Kissel Hill Greenhouse Manager JayUlrich hosted a container-gardening demonstrationUlrich used a mix of annuals and perennials andshowed how to combine textures and colors to create aperfect focal point or accent
Chris Poje 2010 Pa StatE SENiOr idOL winnerserenaded the crowd with renditions of Sinatra andother musical artists from throughout the decades Histake on Lee Greenwoodrsquos ldquoGod Bless the USArdquo gotthe audience to its feet and singing with patriotic pride
That patriotism carried over at the Keystone MilitaryFamilies booth where EXPO attendees donated itemsor cash toward the nonprofitrsquos Stockings for Soldierscollection Each year KMF sends care packages andChristmas stockings to American soldiers serving athome and abroad
Back on stage 2012 Pa StatE SENiOr idOL winnerVickie Kissinger wooed the crowd with a set of smoothand powerful performances
Matt Macis a charismatic song-and-dance performerand a headliner in his own right presented familiartunes from Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Sinatraand other musical greats
Other fun features of the day were the new puttingcontestmdashthe winner took home $100 cashmdashand thefree salon services offered in the Pamper U ZoneGuests paused in their way around the EXPO floor totake advantage of a free haircut manicure or minimassage
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What do Bing Crosby ElvisPresley Martina McBrideAlvin and the Chipmunks
The Beach Boys Patty Loveless TheOsmonds Perry Como and TheMormon Tabernacle Choir have incommon
The answer They have all sung andrecorded the song ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo
ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo is in fact theworldrsquos most popular Christmas songhaving sold more than 125000000copies It has been recorded in DutchYiddish Japanese and even Swahili
Written by Irving Berlin ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo is a fascinating footnote inAmerican cultural history A Jewishsongwriter wrote a universal bestsellingsong about a day celebrating the birth ofChristianityrsquos founder
Also unusual is the fact that IrvingBerlin did not like the Christmas holidayThat time of year brought back memories
of the tragic death of his infant sonIrving Berlin Jr in December 1928
Berlinrsquos inspiration may have comefrom his being a lonely andnostalgic northeasterntransplant caught in LosAngeles during the holidayseason There the palmtrees and summerliketemperatures in Decembermade him yearn for hismore familiar winter coldweather and snow
Berlinrsquos song originally began with thisintroductory verse
The sun is shiningThe grass is greenThe orange and palm trees swayTherersquos never been such a dayIn Beverly Hills LABut itrsquos December the 24thAnd Irsquom longing to be up north hellip
And then follows the line known andsung all around the planet everyDecember ldquoIrsquom dreaming of a white
Christmas helliprdquo Berlinrsquos labors over this
song took placethroughout a night inJanuary 1940 Whencompleted Berlin wasexcited about his creationdescribing it as a ldquoroundrdquosong his term for thoserare tunes that seemed to
flow from him effortlessly and seamlessly ldquoWe working composers all too often
in the interest of expediency sharpen ourpencils get out that square sheet of paperand become too slickrdquo he later explainedldquoThose forced efforts are lsquosquarersquo songsBut sometimes a song is natural We maystart it to order for a specific scene orshow but our subconscious beings go towork and the song is just thererdquo
On a Monday morning when hecompleted ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo Berlinrushed to his office proclaiming toHelmy Kresa his transcriber ldquoI want youto take down a song I wrote over theweekend Not only is it the best song Iever wrote itrsquos the best song anybody everwroterdquo
Initially skeptical Kresa wrote downthe notes as Berlin sitting at a pianobegan to play the song While Kresalistened and transcribed his skepticismevaporated
ldquoAs he started to sing I knew rightaway that the way he juxtaposed thewarmth of Southern California with thecold snow would make it a hitrdquo Kresarecalled ldquoand when he sang the chorus Iknew it really was the greatest song everwritten I was as thrilled as he wasrdquo
The duo continued working
The Worldrsquos Most Popular Christmas Song
Fragments of History
Victor Parachin
please see SONG page 23
When readers meet me theynever want to talk to meInstead they excitedly look
all around for my husband sayingldquoWherersquos Bobrdquo
Everyone loves Bob But they feelsorry for him because I often make himlook like a doofus (which he is) in mycolumns They look at him with pity andsay ldquoYoursquore such a good sportrdquo
Well Irsquom here to tell you Bob adoresit when I write about him When I donrsquotinclude him hersquoll ask ldquoWhat about merdquowith an insanely disappointed look onhis face
Having said all that last week he hadto fast for routine blood work whichmeant no food after midnight No bigdeal right
Early that evening he was face downon the couch I knelt down andmassaged his shoulders
ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo I saidEver so slowly he raised his head
ldquoDonrsquot you remember the medicalprocedure Irsquom about to getrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not anoperation sweetsItrsquos just a bloodtestrdquo
He sat upldquoJUST A BLOODTESTrdquo
I quietly tiptoedout of the room
At five tomidnight I foundhim in the kitchengorging on frozenpizza
ldquoSheesh Bob Donrsquot you want to nukeit firstrdquo
ldquoTherersquos no timerdquoI lovingly took his hands but he
crazily pulled away and franticallysearched through the cookie jar
ldquoWhere are the peanut buttercookiesrdquo he said
Slowly I stepped backward andwhispered ldquoImdashImdashmay have finishedthem last nightrdquo
ldquoWHATrdquo
ldquoWell I um I wantedcookiesrdquo
ldquoOh so you wantedcookies did you I willnever forgive you for thisrdquo
He dragged himself offto bed I quietly got inbed too In exactly threeminutes he startedmoaning the song fromOliver ldquoFood gloriousfoodmdashhot sausage andmustardrdquo
Less than an hour later he sneezedonce and said ldquoStarvation has caused meto get a coldrdquo
Now I donrsquot like gender stereotypingBut I take that back when it comes to acold Thatrsquos because Bob gets ldquomancoldsrdquo During his last one he threwhimself an ldquoIrsquom going to dierdquo party
I realized that the way I wasapproaching this was all wrong So Ichanged And miraculously I also foundthe cure to the common cold
ldquoYoursquoll be OKrdquo I said ldquoRight afteryour blood work wersquoll get rid of yourcold Instead of heading to your favoritediner like we planned for a lusciousomelet made with grilled apples cheddarcheese and bacon wersquoll keep you onnothing but chicken broth all dayrdquo
Suddenly he stopped sneezingldquoSweets we couldnrsquot have gone to the
diner anywayrdquo I said ldquoYoursquore obviouslytoo weak from starvation Wersquoll go theresomeday sometimemdashfar far from nowsince it will clearly take a long time foryou to recover from your horrible fastingordealrdquo
And with that he jumped out of bedand said ldquoI feel greatrdquo
After the blood work we went to therestaurant where Bob made a speedyrecovery as he reveled in mouthfuls ofglorious food
That week I wound up with amonster cold I knew Bob would get backat me for how I tricked him into gettingbetter I stayed in bedmdashwaiting
He found my grandmotherrsquos quilt inthe cupboard and placed it on metenderly snugging it under my chin
Between sneezes I said ldquoThis is theworst cold Irsquove ever had Go ahead Makefun of me I deserve itrdquo
ldquoYep you dordquo he said putting on hisjacket and getting the car keys
ldquoBob yoursquore going out when Irsquom onmy deathbedrdquo
When he came home he had a bagwith him He took out a chicken pot piemy favorite Kleenex made with aloe acopy of People magazine and a carton ofmint chocolate chip ice cream
He propped up our pillows We spentthe day together watching Murphy Brownreruns and luxuriating in thebreathtaking nearness of each other
So of course everyone loves BobThatrsquos because we all know that he is justlike thismdashsensitive lovingcompassionate and adoringmdasheven whenI donrsquot have a cold
Saralee Perel is an award-winning nationallysyndicated columnist Her new book isCracked Nuts amp Sentimental Journeys StoriesFrom a Life Out of Balance To find out morevisit wwwsaraleeperelcom or emailsperelsaraleeperelcom
18 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
50plus Senior News continues to bring important information as well asentertaining articles to the 50+ community We at On-Line Publisherswould like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the
editorial contributors of 50plus Senior News
It is through the varied interestsand considerable talents of ourcontributors and freelance writersthat such a range of informativeand entertaining content isavailable to read each monthThe pages of 50plus Senior Newsare enriched by your contributions
Mike Clark (The Way I See It)
Angelo Coniglio (The Search for Our Ancestry)
Al Goodman (Beyond the Battlefield )
Andrea Gross (Traveltizers)
John Johnston (Social Security News)
Dr Lori (Art and Antiques)
Gloria May (NurseNews)
Clyde McMillan-Gamber (The Beauty in Nature)
Jim Miller (The Savvy Senior)
Victor Parachin (Fragments of History)
Saralee Perel (Such is Life)
Dr Leonard Perry (The Green Mountain Gardener)
Ted Rickard (The Squint-Eyed Senior)
Sy Rosen (Older But Not Wiser)
Walt Sonneville (My 22 Centsrsquo Worth)
Nick Thomas (Tinseltown Talks)
Robert Wilcox (Salute to a Veteran)
Judith Zausner (Creativity Matters)
Thank YouColumnists
Such is Life
Saralee Perel
When a Man Canrsquot Have Food
Bob and Saralee at the diner
The best of Christmases and thehigh point of the feast daymarking the beginning of the
Christian era was the year I got theelectric train An electric train has a lot ofpieces And you can take the pieces apartand put them back together in your ownfashion any old way you want to
The next best part of Christmas wascousin-visiting Here the cousinsmdashalmostall male and within a couple years of myown agemdashbecame real people not justthe last or next wearer of hand-me-downldquoSunday bestrdquo
They were here in person kids I couldplay with bringing with them the cold-fresh of December into our second-floorapartment
Gift inspection was the first order ofbusiness for visiting cousins Even beforehellos it was ldquoWhad-ja-getrdquomdashall oneword Without waiting for a responsethis was followed by ldquoWhad-else-ja-getrdquo
The year of the electric train was atriumph of familial snobberyQuestioning never got past the firstldquowhad-ja-getrdquo Instantly four cousinswere on hands and knees takingeverything apart to rearrange it revisingit to anything but the drearilysymmetrical layout plotted by Lionel
There was never enough track ofcourse There never would bemdashnot forthe fledgling empire builders who werealready looking down the hall to thedining room wondering how manypieces and how many Christmases itwould take to get there
There was one other Christmas giftthat even among my cousins wouldsquash the ldquowhad-ja-getsrdquo If you got anErector Set you simply pointed at thebox
You tried not to look too superioracting as though lavish gifts were an
everyday thingwith you Youmight beinterrupted byyour auntinsisting youtry on ldquoat leastthe jacketrdquofrom theSunday outfither son hadfinallyoutgrown But the moment was stillyours
The Erector Set consisted entirely ofparts Nothing was put together in thefirst place hundreds of metal pieces steelwheels nuts and boltsmdashendlesspossibilities for both construction andeventual dismembermentmdashand theruination of hundreds of vacuumcleaners
(My Aunt Ella used to claim that theErector Set people were subsidized by theHoover people But then Aunt Ella alsoclaimed that opening an umbrellaindoors made the roof leak and onerainy spring she turned out to be rightabout that)
One year a cousin we visited got anIrish Mail This was a sidewalk vehiclethat you steered with your feet andpropelled by working a handlebar backand forth
It was really a neat machine and onceyou got the rhythm of it you could workup some real speedmdashplenty enough tobecome a pedestrian hazard and getyelled at
But the Irish Mail was expensive andthus unheard of in his neighborhood soit simply had to be ldquodorkyrdquo which meantit was soon abandoned and left in a darkcorner of the cousinrsquos basement It was agift from the other side of the family an
uncle bymarriage wholived in a swellapartmentbuilding thatdidnrsquot allowkids
There was asuper-deluxemodel of theErector Set thatactually had a
miniature steam engine with it None ofus cousins had one but there was anonly child named Arnold who lived in afirst-floor apartment down the blockwho did
The engine would have made a lot offriends for Arnold who could have usedsome help in that department since henot only had steel-rimmed glasses butwore braces too
But his mother wouldnrsquot let anybody
play with it because it was too dangerousSo we kept pushing Arnold into snowbanks or bushes for all the next year untilhe and his steam engine finally moved tothe suburbs
Eventually the cousins went separateways Some uncles became prosperousand relocated to airier neighborhoodsToday the children of the cousins andthe cousins of the cousins donrsquot evenknow one another
Which is a pity really If all thecousins chipped in we could get theextra track for the train and the ErectorSet with the miniature steam engineThen wersquod get together again and makeall those nifty things that are pictured onthe lids of the boxes
A collection of Ted Rickardrsquos family-funessays is titled Anything Worth Knowing ILearned from the Grandkids It is nowavailable in paperback on Amazoncom
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Artist Shares 100 Faces 100 StoriesPhotographer Molly Kraybillrsquos
display on aging ldquoOne Hundredrdquowill be on display in the Harvest ViewGallery of Landis Homes from 430to 830 pm through Jan 15
A 2009 graduate of LancasterMennonite High School Kraybillgraduated in 2013 from EasternMennonite University inHarrisonburg Va with a degree inphotography and digitalcommunications
The ldquoart of agingrdquo took on newmeaning for Kraybill whophotographed women ages 1 to 100
for her senior art show titled ldquoOneHundredrdquo
ldquolsquoOne Hundredrsquo is an explorationof the female experience of agingrdquosays Kraybill ldquoI photographed onefemale for every age 1 through 100and asked each one the samequestion lsquoWhat do you like aboutyour agersquo
ldquoThe result is a colorful visualjourney through the wisdom painand joy that aging brings Frombraces to wrinkles from the simpledelights of being a kindergartner tothe losses of older age I have found
that age is something to be celebratedembraced and most importantlynothing to be ashamed ofrdquo
For Kraybill talking with theparticipants shed new light on aging
ldquoThey made me realize that Ishouldnrsquot be scared of the futurerdquo saidKraybill ldquoIt makes me appreciateliving in the moment
ldquoIrsquom excited to agerdquoLandis Homes is located at 1001
E Oregon Road Lititz Moreinformation is available atwwwlandishomesorg or by calling(717) 381-3550
Pumpkin ContestCelebrates Creativity
Lancaster native Molly Kraybill currently lives inWashington DC where she teaches digital art
in a public elementary school
Residents staff and localvolunteers at Garden Spot Villagerecently teamed up for the first-ever on-campus ldquoPack-A-Paloozardquoto benefit Operation ChristmasChild a project of SamaritanrsquosPurse an international Christianrelief and evangelismorganization
The group packed 120 red-and-green holiday-themedshoeboxes with school and craftsupplies toys toothbrushes andtoothpaste and other items Theboxes will be distributed to needychildren overseas
In addition to the boxespacked at Pack-A-Palooza GardenSpot Village distributed another 100boxes to individual residents forpacking Packers included a personal
note of encouragement in each boxSamaritanrsquos Purse has run
Operation Christmas Child each yearsince 1993
First place ndash The Carousel created bythe St Annersquos receptionist office
Second place ndash The Popcorn Bucket(SARC cinema) created by the first-floor
nursing staff Third place ndash The GumballMachine created by the
admissions and social work team
After the votes were compiled thewinners of the annual St AnnersquosRetirement Community pumpkin-decorating contest were announced at thecommunityrsquos annual Halloween party
The winners were
Volunteers Barbara SlowthowerShirley Fulton and Therese Hodson sortcrayons and other supplies to be packedinto shoeboxes for Operation ChristmasChild during the recent Pack-A-Palooza
event at Garden Spot Village
GSV Hosts First On-CampusPack-A-PaloozaThe Garden Spot Village holiday train
room celebrating its 10th anniversary thisyear is open to the public from 130 to 4pm on Saturdays through Dec 27
Even repeat visitors will find lots ofnew highlights on both O-gauge andHO-gauge layouts
The O-gauge layout features a hobocamp Sunoco Oil siding many detailedstructures and LED lighting A newLionel Legacy remote control systemmakes it possible to run five trains atonce
Now visitors can push a button tomove workers around a control towerand operate a sawmill with a conveyor-belt log loader
These new features are in addition toan operating freight station coal loadergas station and water tower
Visitors will also see a 15-foot earlyhandcrafted Lionel O-gauge circus train
This year club members can operatemuch of the HO-gauge display through
a computer or smart phone The displaynow features more detailed roadcrossings with crossing gates that raiseand lower with flashing lights andringing bells
Visitors will still be able to get anengineerrsquos-eye view from the engine ofone of the trains on a 55-inch wallmonitor
Garden Spot Village is located at 433S Kinzer Ave Admission is freedonations are accepted For informationand directions call (717) 355-6000
Garden Spot Village Train Clubmembers Mike Lanyon left and
Mike ldquoFitzrdquo Fitzgerald
Holiday Train Room Open to Public
because I eventually got him into ittoordquo
Leh began to study antiques learningfrom older people hersquod meet at the fleamarkets who would show him what tolook for and what wasnrsquot worth it
From there he gained an interest inblue-decorated stoneware which hefound more interesting than bottles aseach was handmade and uniquelydecorated
ldquoI learned at some point that diversityis goodrdquo he said ldquoI got into all avenuesof antiquing buying painted furnitureiron glass pottery oil paintings basketsand chinardquo
While he works full-time as asalesman estimator Leh has filled hisweekends running to different auctionsHe still loves variety but he keeps asharp eye out for his favorite blue crocks
He looks for ones with specialdecorations Tulips and other floraldesigns are most common with fruitfalling as a close second and birds as athird The rarest finds have moons catsor dogs
Leh has close to 100 crocks in hispersonal collection and said he canrsquot evenbegin to count the bottles No matterhow many he gets he keeps his findslocal
His fascination with history pushedhim to sell his home and move inSeptember to a 1798 stone house builtby Thomas Pettit the son of a countyfounder
The architecture is unparalleled Lehsaid There are seven fireplaces thickwindow boxes and original chair railsand hardwood floors through the home
The house was added to the NationalRegister of Historic Places in 1983 It isthe perfect environment for Lehrsquosnumerous treasures now displayed andincorporated into the housersquos deacutecor
ldquoI just love historyrdquo he said ldquoIt makes
perfect sense for me to have a place likethis to fill with the items I am sofascinated withrdquo
While antiques became a huge part ofLehrsquos life he slowly made it a familyaffair His father bought a home inupstate New York that was built in 1894and together they decorated it withperiod items that fit the theme of thehome
Over the years his fatherrsquos collectiongrew and he started selling things withhis son sharing a booth at a localantique mart Soon they had two boothsand eventually three The younger Lehno longer has a booth but his father stillruns one out of Easton Pa
A lot of the antiques Leh tries to sellare higher-end items that can sit too longat a local market He finds better luck
sending those to auctionsVisiting one is an experience he
saidldquoItrsquos the people itrsquos the food itrsquos
the triprdquo he said ldquoTherersquos not anauction I donrsquot go to where I donrsquot
know peoplerdquoAlthough antiquing can be expensive
it doesnrsquot have to be Leh saidHersquos bought many things for more
than $10000 including a LancasterCounty farm table he bought thissummer
But there are a variety of levels atwhich people can get involved headded
Every year he goes to the BaltimoreBottle Show where he sees many kidsgetting started at the same age he didSome of them walk in with $5 and leavewith 10 bottles ready to start acollection they can build on
Many of them can even specialize incertain bottles such as medicine bottlesor soda and beer bottles
ldquoMy problem was I specialized ineverythingrdquo he said laughing
Leh also finds value not necessarily inthe expensive items but in the ones thatare the most unusual
ldquoWhat they were wherever they camefrom what they were used formdashthosestories are what interest merdquo Leh said
Early Pennsylvania settlers brought alittle bit of nature into their own homeshe said painting furniture pottery andother decorations
ldquoThose are some of my favoriteitemsrdquo he said ldquoAt one point they wereall close to someonersquos heart And I liketo think I can appreciate them nowrdquo
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Submissions will be included as space permits
For more information or to submit your happenings email Megan Joyce at mjoyceonlinepubcom or mail to
50plus Senior NewsMegan Joyce
3912 Abel Drive Columbia PA 17512
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TREASURE from page 1
Some of Lehrsquos antique bottlecollection including figural
bitters bottles historical flasksand early medicine bottles
Back row from left Gaudy Dutch cup andplate Rabbitware plate Leeds plate Centerfrom left eagle butter print pewter master
salt seated Redware dog and cow butter print
Leh acquired this local farm table(circa 1820) in summer 2014
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Lancaster County
Calendar of EventsCocalico Senior Association ndash (717) 336-7489Dec 12 10 am ndash Music with Sandy HeiseyDec 18 10 am ndash Compass Mark Program on ProvisionsDec 24 9 am ndash Christmas Party
Columbia Senior Center ndash (717) 684-4850Dec 3 1015 am ndash Christmas BingoDec 11 10 am ndash Christmas Special Quarryville
Presbyterian SingersDec 30 1015 am ndash New Yearrsquos Eve Party and Luncheon
Elizabethtown Area Senior Center ndash (717) 367-7984 Dec 4 10 am ndash Radio City Christmas Show VideoDec 10 10 am ndash Bingo Buddies with PreschoolDec 15 1030 am ndash Christmas Activity and Craft
Lancaster House North Happy Hearts Club SeniorCenter ndash (717) 299-1278Tuesdays 1 pm ndash Varied ActivitiesThursdays noon ndash Pinochle
Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center ndash (717) 299-3943Dec 10 930 am ndash Haircuts and ManicuresDec 12 930 am ndash Holiday Music with InstrumentsDec 24 930 am ndash Holiday Program with Santa Claus
Lancaster Rec Senior Center ndash (717) 392-2115 ext 147Dec 12 915 am ndash Benefits of POADec 18 9 am ndash Christmas PartyDec 24 1030 am ndash Baking and Decorating Christmas
Cookies
Lititz Senior Center ndash (717) 626-2800Dec 3 10 am ndash Ice Cream Social with Lancashire HallDec 10 10 am ndash Children from Owl Hill Learning
Center VisitDec 24 10 am ndash Christmas Party and Music
Luis Munoz Marin Senior Center ndash (717) 295-7989Dec 9 10 am ndash Memory Box ProjectDec 11 10 am ndash Crafty Gift Ideas for GrandchildrenDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party
Millersville Senior Center ndash (717) 871-9600Mondays and Fridays 9 am ndash Healthy Steps in Motion
ExerciseDec 19 10 am ndash Cookie ExchangeDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Music with Penn Manor Chorus
Next Gen Senior Center ndash (717) 786-4770Dec 8 930 am ndash Holiday Craft CenterpiecesDec 18 1015 am ndash Smith Middle School SingersDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party
Rodney Park Happy Hearts Club Senior Center ndash(717) 393-7786 Tuesdays noon ndash Pinochle Wednesdays 1 pm ndash Varied Activities Thursdays noon ndash Bingo
Community Programs Free and open to the public
Support Groups Free and open to the public
Dec 3 7 to 815 pmAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupWillow Lakes Outpatient Center212 Willow Valley Lakes Drive Willow Street(717) 464-9365
Dec 8 10 to 11 amAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6076jmortongardenspotvillageorg
Dec 18 noonBrain Tumor Support GroupLancaster General Health Campus Wellness Center2100 Harrisburg Pike Lancaster(717) 626-2894
Dec 22 2 to 3 pmParkinsonrsquos Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6259jshaffergardenspotvillageorg
Dec 24 6 to 8 pmEpilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania SupportGroupLancaster General HospitalStager Room 5555 N Duke St Lancaster(800) 887-7165 ext 104
Saturdays in December 130 to 4 pmTrain Room Holiday Open HouseGarden Spot Village Train Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6000
Dec 1 6 pmRed Rose Singles MeetingHossrsquos Steak amp Sea House100 W Airport Road Lititz(717) 406-6098
Dec 7 3 pmPublic Singing of Handelrsquos MessiahGrace Lutheran Church517 N Queen St Lancaster(717) 397-2748
Dec 14 9 am to 3 pmPennsylvania Music ExpoContinental Inn2285 Lincoln Highway EastLancaster(717) 898-1246wwwrecordcollectorsorg
Dec 19 6 to 9 pmMusic FridaysDowntown Lancaster (717) 341-0028
Senior Center Activities
Library Programs
Lititz Public Library 651 Kissel Hill Road Lititz (717) 626-2255Dec 3 630 pm ndash Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster CountyDec 8 130 to 330 pm Dec 16 6 to 8 pm ndash Scrabble Meet-UpsDec 16 11 am ndash Reel Talk for Everyone The Pianist
If you have an eventyou would like to includeplease email information to mjoyceonlinepubcom for
consideration
Winter is Coming hellipBefore the weather gets too
cold you should protect yourhouse and family from theelements
Here are some essential areas tocheck
Roofbull Look for missing shinglescracked flashing and brokenoverhanging tree limbs
bull Check the chimney for mortardeterioration and loose bricksInspect the underside of the rooffrom the attic for signs of leakage
Exteriorbull Check the foundation for cracksin the concrete or low spots in thesoil where water can accumulateagainst the foundation
bull Examine the caulking in the
siding and around the windowand door trims
Heat
bull Turn on the heating system andensure that the heat is beingdelivered to all outlets
bull Check the filter and change it ifnecessary Keep extra filtersaround so you can change itduring the winter season
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SONG from page 17
developing and refining ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo over several weeks and thenput it away
More than a year later in April 1941Berlin and film director Mark Sandrichwere working on a new movie HolidayInn when Berlin realized it would be theperfect forum for his Christmas song
On the Paramount Studios set wasWalter Scharf a staff music arrangerassigned to Berlin His task was to turnBerlinrsquos tunes into full-fledged orchestralnumbers
Scharf remembers Berlin tapping outldquoWhite Christmasrdquo on a piano Berlin
only had two years of formal schoolingand never learned to read or write musicScharf recalls Berlinrsquos first performance asa ldquovery roughrdquo rendition
Bing Crosby who overheard Berlinplaying the piece was not impressedCrosby a devout Catholic wantedldquoWhite Christmasrdquo removed from thefilm because he thought it would furthersecularize Christmas which he felt shouldbe a religious season
It was Scharf who eased Crosbyrsquosconcern telling the singer he thoughtldquoWhite Christmasrdquo would turn out wellReportedly Crosby rolled his eyes saying
ldquoI hope sordquoHoliday Inn opened in New York on
Aug 4 1942 It featured Bing Crosby asa singer and Fred Astaire as a dancerWhile Berlin was ecstatic andenthusiastic the reviewers barely noticedor mentioned the production
Before long however the song ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo was becoming a hit Themovie won an Oscar for Best Song in1943 and was also nominated for BestScoring of a Musical Picture and BestOriginal Story
Because the country was in the darkestdays of World War II many welcomed
this sentimental reminder of home As aresult Crosbyrsquos recording of ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo has sold more than 30 millionrecords
Crosby was amazed at the publicresponse to the song As a member of theUSOrsquos traveling ensemble he was askedby troops serving in World War II to singldquoWhite Christmasrdquo no matter what timeof year it was
More than 150 different performerswho run the entire musical gamut haverecorded this piece Crosbyrsquos version alonewas listed as the all-time top single by TheGuinness Book of World Records
asset to the giftedSuper achievers frequently are driven
to succeed to escape their ldquoBlack Dogrdquo asWinston Churchill described his owndark moods Those who have beenafflicted with psychiatric maladies includeAbraham Lincoln Sir Isaac NewtonNoah Webster Samuel Johnson Ludwigvan Beethoven Charles Darwin ErnestHemingway Walt Whitman Edgar AllanPoe and Herman Melville
If todayrsquos medications had sedatedtheir psyches would they have been lessdriven to achieve
Crossword puzzles have long served asa choice for those who seek mentalstimulation Now the trend is towardcomputer games AARP has free gameson their website wwwaarporg
For Einstein theorizing may havebeen his equivalent of a computer gameBut he benefited also by playing theviolin to exercise his brain
In 1890 William James in his ThePrinciples of Psychology theorized thatldquoorganic matter especially nerve tissueseems endowed with a very extraordinarydegree of plasticityrdquo
For 50 years that hypothesis wasignored The conventional scientificwisdom held that the brain cannot createneural growth its structure is immutable
Neuroscientists now know throughresearch of neuroplasticity that the brainis capable throughout a lifetime ofstrengthening and creating neuralconnections adapting and reorganizingfollowing injury illness or behavioralalterations
Experiment with ways in which youcan be the gatekeeper of your brainrsquosrehabilitation What is your choice
computer games violin lessons bridgechess painting portraits or landscapes ormaybe crossword puzzles
As with the selection of anantidepressant medication we may haveto try several to find which works bestfor usWalt Sonneville a retired market-researchanalyst is the author of My 22 Centsrsquo WorthThe Higher-Valued Opinion of a SeniorCitizen and A Musing Moment MeditativeEssays on Life and Learning books ofpersonal-opinion essays free of partisan andsectarian viewpoints Contact him atwaltsonnevilleverizonnet
MIND from page 14
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Traveltizers Travel Appetizers Stories that Whet the Appetite for Travel
By Andrea Gross
Irsquom half-submerged in a luxuriouswhirlpool tub sipping from a glass ofsweet ice wine and looking out the
window at the cascading waters ofHorseshoe Falls the largest of the threefalls that make up Niagara Falls
Over there in the distance is theUnited States Here at the RadissonHotel is Canada
Divided in part by the Niagara Riverthe two countries share the falls withHorseshoe on the Canadian side andAmerican and Bridal Veil falls technicallyin the United States although betterviewed from Canada
Theyrsquore not the tallest falls in theworld but theyrsquore among the mostpowerful and tonight illuminated infestive colors theyrsquore surely the mostbeautiful
Waterfalls wine and a whirlpooltubmdashcould there be a more glorious wayto spend New Yearrsquos Eve I think not buta party is waiting outsidemdashnot just any
party but one of the grandest in Canadaand the only one thatrsquos televised fromcoast to coast
In short ldquoItrsquos Canadarsquos answer toTimes Squarerdquo says Niagara Falls MayorJim Diodati
My husband and I don our parkasmdashDecember weather in Niagara typicallyranges from the low 20s to the mid-30smdashand set out for Queen VictoriaPark
Itrsquos not far from the hotel and as we
walk along the path bordering the fallswersquore surrounded by trees sparkling withmore than a million lights and more than100 illuminated displays representingeverything from Noahrsquos ark and an Inuitkayak to humongous Canadian andUnited States flags
By the time we arrive at the parkmusic is blaring from the stage and theplace is packed with revelers Off to theside the Skylon Tower rises 775 feetabove the falls
The circular top which resembles aspace station is aglow with lights andthe exterior glass-enclosed elevator calledthe ldquoYellow Bugrdquo streaks up and downferrying visitors to and from therevolving dining room and observationdeck at the top
The countdown begins shortly beforemidnight Eight seven six hellip one TheYellow Bug zooms to the top fireworksexplode from the tower and the crowdroars Then led by the performers onstage everyone begins singing ldquoAuldLang Synerdquo
Niagara Fallsrsquo New Yearrsquos Bash
Niagara Falls consists of three separate waterfallsFrom left American Falls Bridal Veil Falls Horseshoe Falls
Horseshoe Falls is wider than sevenfootball fields and as the water dropsthe distance of a 13-story building itcreates an explosion of mist
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Itrsquos almost 1 am when we head backto the Radisson and we have to run tocatch the Falls Incline Railway before itcloses This saves us the uphill hike fromthe street-level park to the FallsviewTourist Area where the hotels casinoeateries and shops are located
We arrive in our room chilled butthrilled ready to start the new year
The next day we explore more ofNiagararsquos winter offerings
After walking farther along the 3-mileillumination route we warm up amongstthe poinsettias and Christmas cacti at theFloral Showhouse and then make ourway to Journey Behind the Falls anattraction that helps us truly appreciatethe size and splendor of Niagara
Dressed in waterproof ponchos(distributed free at the entrance) weslosh through tunnels to emerge 13stories below ground level at the pointwhere Horseshoe Falls crashes into theLower Niagara River
Wersquore showered with mist as theequivalent of more than 1 millionbathtubs full of water rush over the fallsevery hour traveling at a speed of 25mph (During the winter the lowerobservation deck is closed but therersquosdrama and moisture aplenty on theupper deck)
Although itrsquos possible to see all threefalls from the ground-level walkway wetake a helicopter ride in order to betterunderstand the arearsquos geography From up
high we can see how the Niagara Riverwhich begins in Lake Erie and flowsnorth into Lake Ontario divides as itcircles around Goat Island
The southern side plummets over acliff to form Horseshoe Falls while thenorthern side leads to American Falls andBridal Veil Falls These two smaller fallsare in turn separated from each other bythe much smaller landmass of LunaIsland
Finally since the Niagara Peninsula isone of the top ice-wine-producingregions in the world we visit InniskillinEstate Winery an award-winningproducer of the luxury wine We see thevineyards where harvesting of the frozengrapes has just begun watch a video ofthe production process and sample threedifferent types of ice wine RieslingCabernet Franc and Sparkling
We canrsquot agree on which one we likebest so we splurge on mini-bottles ofeach If we canrsquot make it back to Niagaranext year at least wersquoll be able tocelebrate at homemdashbut it wonrsquot be thesame without the whirlpool tub and themagnificent view of the falls
If you goNiagararsquos Winter Festival of Lights
runs through Jan 12 2015wwwniagaraparkscomwwwradissoncomniagarafallsca
Photos copy Irv Green unless otherwise notedstory by Andrea Gross (wwwandreagrosscom)
Photo courtesy of Winter Festival of Lights
Niagararsquos Winter Festival of Lightsfeatures a Christmas Tree Walk that
extends more than 3 miles
Photo courtesy of Niagara Parks Commission
The Falls are illuminated at night adding tothe festive air of the holiday season
Photo courtesy of Niagara Parks Commission
Fireworks mark the coming of theNew Year during Niagararsquos
New Yearrsquos Eve bash
Photo courtesy of Winter Festival of Lights
A three-story-tall illuminated flag ofCanada welcomes folks from the
United States who make up half of the11 million travelers who visit
Niagara each year
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When you were much muchyounger you may havewondered if your mind was
playing tricks Has that monster underyour childhood bed vanished only to bereplaced by other mental quirks alsounsettling as you age Where did I leave my keys The check I wrote a moment ago is not
in sight The envelope in which it is to bemailed is here in front of me I keep hearing the same song over and
over in my mind (a phenomenon calledldquoearwormsrdquo)
You are not losing your mind Theseare mild irritations not alarms Alarmsare triggered when you forget to turn offthe range or you become disoriented asto time or place
That famous painting called TheScream of Nature by Norwegian artistEdvard Munch intrigues us because itportrays how we feel on occasion The
agonized subject inthe painting isclasping his headwith the palms ofhis hands themouth opened intoa large oval thepanicked eyesglancing skyward
He stands on abridge but theartist does notshow to where thebridge leads Whatlies ahead
PerhapsMunchrsquos figuresuffers fromgerontophobiawhich is the irrational fear of aging andwhat lies ahead Symptoms include anyof several apprehensions such as socialisolation inadequate resources and
inability to remainphysically self-sufficient
Most seniors do notexperience that phobiaon a recurring basisYet we are fascinated byMunchrsquos paintingbecause it illustrates arare extreme in ourresponse to anxieties
Seniors like othersexperience normalepisodic bouts ofmelancholy It can besevere temporarily aswhen brought on bydeath of someone inthe family or a friend
Less severe is holiday melancholy wherewe feel excluded from participating withothers in the general merriment
Causes of our dark moods are not
always clear It could be eitherinsufficient or excessive sleep stresstaking or not taking medication orsimply a misdiagnosis
If the melancholy becomes chronicone might be prescribed anantidepressant Some prescriptions workfor some people and not others Patientsreportedly try different antidepressants todetermine which works best Theyrsquorecaught in a casino of choices where theyhope to place the right bet
Severe melancholy or depression hasbeen a characteristic of many of the mostimportant contributors to our culture Ifthese personalities had lived during whatis called the ldquoProzac Generationrdquo wemight have been deprived of their genius
Aristotle concluded that ldquoall men whohave become outstanding in philosophystatesmanship poetry or the arts aremelancholicrdquo He saw melancholy as an
Are You Losing Your Mind
My 22 Centsrsquo Worth
Walt Sonneville
The Scream of Natureby Edvard Munch
please see MIND page 23
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The NationalAssociation of Watch ampClock Collectorsrsquo(NAWCC) Watch ampClock Museum and theLibrary amp ResearchCenter named Mariettaresident GregoryGerhart Volunteer of theYear Recently Gerhartreceived an award for hisgenerous contribution oftime
Gerhartrsquos uncle a member of theNAWCC introduced him to theassociation more than 40 years agoGerhart has been a member for manyyears and after he retired from theKellogg Company he decided topursue his interest in the NAWCC byvolunteering at the museum
He regularly enjoys greetingworldwide members and visitors
guiding group tours andtaking on various museumgallery projects Gerhartrsquospositive experience nowincludes serving as a part-time gallery attendant
ldquoGreg took it uponhimself to makeimprovements in themuseumrsquos lighting byusing his technicalexperience in rebuildingthe museumrsquos display case
lighting unitsrdquo said Noel Poiriermuseum director
ldquoWith funds from a donor andsupport from the unitsrsquo manufacturerGreg was able to singlehandedlyimprove the experience of ourmuseum visitors by ensuring that theobjects on display are adequatelylighted It simply wouldnrsquot have beenpossible without himrdquo
Greg Gerhart
NAWCC Names Volunteer of the Year
RSVP of the CapitalRegion has named TanyaWest as the LancasterCounty Volunteer of theMonth for December
West has beenvolunteering withLancaster Countyorganizations sinceshortly after movingfrom Erie in the 1960sShe averages 500volunteer hours per year with manyyears significantly higher
West is the epitome ofvolunteerism as a way of life In thepast she served as a volunteer boardmember and officer of a dozennonprofit organizations ranging fromGirl Scouts to 4-H and from brain-injured children to the disabled
West continues to demonstrate hercommitment with eight different
Lancaster Countycommunity organizationsShe currently serves on theboards of Mental HealthAmerica and ContactLancaster Helpline
In addition shevolunteers with Kiwanisand Community ActionProgramrsquos povertysimulationsTanya West is great
example of volunteer service inLancaster County
For information on volunteeropportunities or to submit the name of avolunteer for future recognition emaillancasterrsvpcapregorg or call RSVPrsquosLancaster County office at (717) 847-1539 or the statewide Senior Corps ofPennsylvania hotline toll-free at (800)870-2616
Tanya West
West Chosen as Volunteer of the Month
16 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
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Seniors and baby boomers filled the Spooky NookSports complex in Manheim for the 18th annualLancaster County 50plus EXPO in November
The event co-hosted by OLP EvENtS and theLancaster County Office of Aging allowed visitors togather information on a variety of topics enjoyentertainment and attend informative sessions
As attendees gathered for this free one-day eventthey connected with exhibitors there to discuss homeimprovement health and wellness finances retirementcommunities funeral preplanning and more
ldquoI think the best thing about the EXPO at SpookyNook is the visibilityrdquo said Jenny Flamm a MessiahLifeways at Mount Joy County Homes representativeldquoLots of folks stopping to talk and have conversationand even if theyrsquore not particularly ready to make themove today or even tomorrow it will still be in theirmemoryrdquo
The 2014 Lancaster County 50plus EXPO featured aspecial focus on aging in place reflecting most boomersrsquoand seniorsrsquo wishes to age safely and comfortably intheir homes for as long as possible
United Disabilities Services presented a large displayof products available to help adults age in place such aswalk-in bathtubs and showers handrails scooters stairlifts and more
Alison Sprankle BS CMC and Lori BrenizerSmith CTRS MHAED of Good News Consultingpresented seminars on dementia care Listeners learnedwhat to expect as the disease progresses and how tocommunicate more effectively with the afflicted
Free health screenings also assisted guests in
evaluating their stroke risk balance BMI and hearing ldquo[The EXPO] gives the chance for people to ask a
question they may not ask by just coming andknocking on your doorrdquo said Ed Kurek of The GroffsFamily Funeral Home ldquoPeople are willing to ask hereon a one-on-one basis You can then talk to them andgive them some options and I think thatrsquos one goodreason to be hererdquo
As the day continued the crowd grew even larger ldquoI was really surprised at the turnoutrdquo Kurek added
ldquoI wasnrsquot expecting as many [visitors] as there wererdquoOne of those many visitors was Dottie Nikolaus of
Lancaster city who was no stranger to the 50plus EXPO ldquoIrsquove been here before and I really enjoy it I like the
variety of areas such as travel home repair and eventhe end-of-life servicesrdquo she said ldquoThe entertainmentthis year has been excellent toordquo
It was standing-room only when the dayrsquosentertainment kicked off at 10 am The Dutch AppleDinner Theatre performed select songs from theirfinishing 2014 show season and previewed numbersfrom their upcoming 2015 shows including Mid-LifeThe Crisis Continues Les Miseacuterables and Rogers andHammersteinrsquos Oklahoma
Guests enjoyed the vintage- and modern-era Lioneltrain sets that were on display thanks to CoolTrains Infull operation during the course of the EXPO thedisplay comprised three operating tracks eachshowcasing their own train as well as a miniature trainstation gas station convenience stores and tiny carsand trucks
Jerry Mitchell education and outreach specialistfrom the Office of Attorney General used acombination of video presentation and lecture to share
his knowledge on senior scams and how best to protectyour identity and assets from fraudulent activity
Stauffers of Kissel Hill Greenhouse Manager JayUlrich hosted a container-gardening demonstrationUlrich used a mix of annuals and perennials andshowed how to combine textures and colors to create aperfect focal point or accent
Chris Poje 2010 Pa StatE SENiOr idOL winnerserenaded the crowd with renditions of Sinatra andother musical artists from throughout the decades Histake on Lee Greenwoodrsquos ldquoGod Bless the USArdquo gotthe audience to its feet and singing with patriotic pride
That patriotism carried over at the Keystone MilitaryFamilies booth where EXPO attendees donated itemsor cash toward the nonprofitrsquos Stockings for Soldierscollection Each year KMF sends care packages andChristmas stockings to American soldiers serving athome and abroad
Back on stage 2012 Pa StatE SENiOr idOL winnerVickie Kissinger wooed the crowd with a set of smoothand powerful performances
Matt Macis a charismatic song-and-dance performerand a headliner in his own right presented familiartunes from Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Sinatraand other musical greats
Other fun features of the day were the new puttingcontestmdashthe winner took home $100 cashmdashand thefree salon services offered in the Pamper U ZoneGuests paused in their way around the EXPO floor totake advantage of a free haircut manicure or minimassage
The 50plus EXPOs presented by OLP EvENtS willreturn in spring 2015 For more information call(717)-285-1350 or visit www50plusexpopacom
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What do Bing Crosby ElvisPresley Martina McBrideAlvin and the Chipmunks
The Beach Boys Patty Loveless TheOsmonds Perry Como and TheMormon Tabernacle Choir have incommon
The answer They have all sung andrecorded the song ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo
ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo is in fact theworldrsquos most popular Christmas songhaving sold more than 125000000copies It has been recorded in DutchYiddish Japanese and even Swahili
Written by Irving Berlin ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo is a fascinating footnote inAmerican cultural history A Jewishsongwriter wrote a universal bestsellingsong about a day celebrating the birth ofChristianityrsquos founder
Also unusual is the fact that IrvingBerlin did not like the Christmas holidayThat time of year brought back memories
of the tragic death of his infant sonIrving Berlin Jr in December 1928
Berlinrsquos inspiration may have comefrom his being a lonely andnostalgic northeasterntransplant caught in LosAngeles during the holidayseason There the palmtrees and summerliketemperatures in Decembermade him yearn for hismore familiar winter coldweather and snow
Berlinrsquos song originally began with thisintroductory verse
The sun is shiningThe grass is greenThe orange and palm trees swayTherersquos never been such a dayIn Beverly Hills LABut itrsquos December the 24thAnd Irsquom longing to be up north hellip
And then follows the line known andsung all around the planet everyDecember ldquoIrsquom dreaming of a white
Christmas helliprdquo Berlinrsquos labors over this
song took placethroughout a night inJanuary 1940 Whencompleted Berlin wasexcited about his creationdescribing it as a ldquoroundrdquosong his term for thoserare tunes that seemed to
flow from him effortlessly and seamlessly ldquoWe working composers all too often
in the interest of expediency sharpen ourpencils get out that square sheet of paperand become too slickrdquo he later explainedldquoThose forced efforts are lsquosquarersquo songsBut sometimes a song is natural We maystart it to order for a specific scene orshow but our subconscious beings go towork and the song is just thererdquo
On a Monday morning when hecompleted ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo Berlinrushed to his office proclaiming toHelmy Kresa his transcriber ldquoI want youto take down a song I wrote over theweekend Not only is it the best song Iever wrote itrsquos the best song anybody everwroterdquo
Initially skeptical Kresa wrote downthe notes as Berlin sitting at a pianobegan to play the song While Kresalistened and transcribed his skepticismevaporated
ldquoAs he started to sing I knew rightaway that the way he juxtaposed thewarmth of Southern California with thecold snow would make it a hitrdquo Kresarecalled ldquoand when he sang the chorus Iknew it really was the greatest song everwritten I was as thrilled as he wasrdquo
The duo continued working
The Worldrsquos Most Popular Christmas Song
Fragments of History
Victor Parachin
please see SONG page 23
When readers meet me theynever want to talk to meInstead they excitedly look
all around for my husband sayingldquoWherersquos Bobrdquo
Everyone loves Bob But they feelsorry for him because I often make himlook like a doofus (which he is) in mycolumns They look at him with pity andsay ldquoYoursquore such a good sportrdquo
Well Irsquom here to tell you Bob adoresit when I write about him When I donrsquotinclude him hersquoll ask ldquoWhat about merdquowith an insanely disappointed look onhis face
Having said all that last week he hadto fast for routine blood work whichmeant no food after midnight No bigdeal right
Early that evening he was face downon the couch I knelt down andmassaged his shoulders
ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo I saidEver so slowly he raised his head
ldquoDonrsquot you remember the medicalprocedure Irsquom about to getrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not anoperation sweetsItrsquos just a bloodtestrdquo
He sat upldquoJUST A BLOODTESTrdquo
I quietly tiptoedout of the room
At five tomidnight I foundhim in the kitchengorging on frozenpizza
ldquoSheesh Bob Donrsquot you want to nukeit firstrdquo
ldquoTherersquos no timerdquoI lovingly took his hands but he
crazily pulled away and franticallysearched through the cookie jar
ldquoWhere are the peanut buttercookiesrdquo he said
Slowly I stepped backward andwhispered ldquoImdashImdashmay have finishedthem last nightrdquo
ldquoWHATrdquo
ldquoWell I um I wantedcookiesrdquo
ldquoOh so you wantedcookies did you I willnever forgive you for thisrdquo
He dragged himself offto bed I quietly got inbed too In exactly threeminutes he startedmoaning the song fromOliver ldquoFood gloriousfoodmdashhot sausage andmustardrdquo
Less than an hour later he sneezedonce and said ldquoStarvation has caused meto get a coldrdquo
Now I donrsquot like gender stereotypingBut I take that back when it comes to acold Thatrsquos because Bob gets ldquomancoldsrdquo During his last one he threwhimself an ldquoIrsquom going to dierdquo party
I realized that the way I wasapproaching this was all wrong So Ichanged And miraculously I also foundthe cure to the common cold
ldquoYoursquoll be OKrdquo I said ldquoRight afteryour blood work wersquoll get rid of yourcold Instead of heading to your favoritediner like we planned for a lusciousomelet made with grilled apples cheddarcheese and bacon wersquoll keep you onnothing but chicken broth all dayrdquo
Suddenly he stopped sneezingldquoSweets we couldnrsquot have gone to the
diner anywayrdquo I said ldquoYoursquore obviouslytoo weak from starvation Wersquoll go theresomeday sometimemdashfar far from nowsince it will clearly take a long time foryou to recover from your horrible fastingordealrdquo
And with that he jumped out of bedand said ldquoI feel greatrdquo
After the blood work we went to therestaurant where Bob made a speedyrecovery as he reveled in mouthfuls ofglorious food
That week I wound up with amonster cold I knew Bob would get backat me for how I tricked him into gettingbetter I stayed in bedmdashwaiting
He found my grandmotherrsquos quilt inthe cupboard and placed it on metenderly snugging it under my chin
Between sneezes I said ldquoThis is theworst cold Irsquove ever had Go ahead Makefun of me I deserve itrdquo
ldquoYep you dordquo he said putting on hisjacket and getting the car keys
ldquoBob yoursquore going out when Irsquom onmy deathbedrdquo
When he came home he had a bagwith him He took out a chicken pot piemy favorite Kleenex made with aloe acopy of People magazine and a carton ofmint chocolate chip ice cream
He propped up our pillows We spentthe day together watching Murphy Brownreruns and luxuriating in thebreathtaking nearness of each other
So of course everyone loves BobThatrsquos because we all know that he is justlike thismdashsensitive lovingcompassionate and adoringmdasheven whenI donrsquot have a cold
Saralee Perel is an award-winning nationallysyndicated columnist Her new book isCracked Nuts amp Sentimental Journeys StoriesFrom a Life Out of Balance To find out morevisit wwwsaraleeperelcom or emailsperelsaraleeperelcom
18 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
50plus Senior News continues to bring important information as well asentertaining articles to the 50+ community We at On-Line Publisherswould like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the
editorial contributors of 50plus Senior News
It is through the varied interestsand considerable talents of ourcontributors and freelance writersthat such a range of informativeand entertaining content isavailable to read each monthThe pages of 50plus Senior Newsare enriched by your contributions
Mike Clark (The Way I See It)
Angelo Coniglio (The Search for Our Ancestry)
Al Goodman (Beyond the Battlefield )
Andrea Gross (Traveltizers)
John Johnston (Social Security News)
Dr Lori (Art and Antiques)
Gloria May (NurseNews)
Clyde McMillan-Gamber (The Beauty in Nature)
Jim Miller (The Savvy Senior)
Victor Parachin (Fragments of History)
Saralee Perel (Such is Life)
Dr Leonard Perry (The Green Mountain Gardener)
Ted Rickard (The Squint-Eyed Senior)
Sy Rosen (Older But Not Wiser)
Walt Sonneville (My 22 Centsrsquo Worth)
Nick Thomas (Tinseltown Talks)
Robert Wilcox (Salute to a Veteran)
Judith Zausner (Creativity Matters)
Thank YouColumnists
Such is Life
Saralee Perel
When a Man Canrsquot Have Food
Bob and Saralee at the diner
The best of Christmases and thehigh point of the feast daymarking the beginning of the
Christian era was the year I got theelectric train An electric train has a lot ofpieces And you can take the pieces apartand put them back together in your ownfashion any old way you want to
The next best part of Christmas wascousin-visiting Here the cousinsmdashalmostall male and within a couple years of myown agemdashbecame real people not justthe last or next wearer of hand-me-downldquoSunday bestrdquo
They were here in person kids I couldplay with bringing with them the cold-fresh of December into our second-floorapartment
Gift inspection was the first order ofbusiness for visiting cousins Even beforehellos it was ldquoWhad-ja-getrdquomdashall oneword Without waiting for a responsethis was followed by ldquoWhad-else-ja-getrdquo
The year of the electric train was atriumph of familial snobberyQuestioning never got past the firstldquowhad-ja-getrdquo Instantly four cousinswere on hands and knees takingeverything apart to rearrange it revisingit to anything but the drearilysymmetrical layout plotted by Lionel
There was never enough track ofcourse There never would bemdashnot forthe fledgling empire builders who werealready looking down the hall to thedining room wondering how manypieces and how many Christmases itwould take to get there
There was one other Christmas giftthat even among my cousins wouldsquash the ldquowhad-ja-getsrdquo If you got anErector Set you simply pointed at thebox
You tried not to look too superioracting as though lavish gifts were an
everyday thingwith you Youmight beinterrupted byyour auntinsisting youtry on ldquoat leastthe jacketrdquofrom theSunday outfither son hadfinallyoutgrown But the moment was stillyours
The Erector Set consisted entirely ofparts Nothing was put together in thefirst place hundreds of metal pieces steelwheels nuts and boltsmdashendlesspossibilities for both construction andeventual dismembermentmdashand theruination of hundreds of vacuumcleaners
(My Aunt Ella used to claim that theErector Set people were subsidized by theHoover people But then Aunt Ella alsoclaimed that opening an umbrellaindoors made the roof leak and onerainy spring she turned out to be rightabout that)
One year a cousin we visited got anIrish Mail This was a sidewalk vehiclethat you steered with your feet andpropelled by working a handlebar backand forth
It was really a neat machine and onceyou got the rhythm of it you could workup some real speedmdashplenty enough tobecome a pedestrian hazard and getyelled at
But the Irish Mail was expensive andthus unheard of in his neighborhood soit simply had to be ldquodorkyrdquo which meantit was soon abandoned and left in a darkcorner of the cousinrsquos basement It was agift from the other side of the family an
uncle bymarriage wholived in a swellapartmentbuilding thatdidnrsquot allowkids
There was asuper-deluxemodel of theErector Set thatactually had a
miniature steam engine with it None ofus cousins had one but there was anonly child named Arnold who lived in afirst-floor apartment down the blockwho did
The engine would have made a lot offriends for Arnold who could have usedsome help in that department since henot only had steel-rimmed glasses butwore braces too
But his mother wouldnrsquot let anybody
play with it because it was too dangerousSo we kept pushing Arnold into snowbanks or bushes for all the next year untilhe and his steam engine finally moved tothe suburbs
Eventually the cousins went separateways Some uncles became prosperousand relocated to airier neighborhoodsToday the children of the cousins andthe cousins of the cousins donrsquot evenknow one another
Which is a pity really If all thecousins chipped in we could get theextra track for the train and the ErectorSet with the miniature steam engineThen wersquod get together again and makeall those nifty things that are pictured onthe lids of the boxes
A collection of Ted Rickardrsquos family-funessays is titled Anything Worth Knowing ILearned from the Grandkids It is nowavailable in paperback on Amazoncom
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Cousins for Christmas
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Artist Shares 100 Faces 100 StoriesPhotographer Molly Kraybillrsquos
display on aging ldquoOne Hundredrdquowill be on display in the Harvest ViewGallery of Landis Homes from 430to 830 pm through Jan 15
A 2009 graduate of LancasterMennonite High School Kraybillgraduated in 2013 from EasternMennonite University inHarrisonburg Va with a degree inphotography and digitalcommunications
The ldquoart of agingrdquo took on newmeaning for Kraybill whophotographed women ages 1 to 100
for her senior art show titled ldquoOneHundredrdquo
ldquolsquoOne Hundredrsquo is an explorationof the female experience of agingrdquosays Kraybill ldquoI photographed onefemale for every age 1 through 100and asked each one the samequestion lsquoWhat do you like aboutyour agersquo
ldquoThe result is a colorful visualjourney through the wisdom painand joy that aging brings Frombraces to wrinkles from the simpledelights of being a kindergartner tothe losses of older age I have found
that age is something to be celebratedembraced and most importantlynothing to be ashamed ofrdquo
For Kraybill talking with theparticipants shed new light on aging
ldquoThey made me realize that Ishouldnrsquot be scared of the futurerdquo saidKraybill ldquoIt makes me appreciateliving in the moment
ldquoIrsquom excited to agerdquoLandis Homes is located at 1001
E Oregon Road Lititz Moreinformation is available atwwwlandishomesorg or by calling(717) 381-3550
Pumpkin ContestCelebrates Creativity
Lancaster native Molly Kraybill currently lives inWashington DC where she teaches digital art
in a public elementary school
Residents staff and localvolunteers at Garden Spot Villagerecently teamed up for the first-ever on-campus ldquoPack-A-Paloozardquoto benefit Operation ChristmasChild a project of SamaritanrsquosPurse an international Christianrelief and evangelismorganization
The group packed 120 red-and-green holiday-themedshoeboxes with school and craftsupplies toys toothbrushes andtoothpaste and other items Theboxes will be distributed to needychildren overseas
In addition to the boxespacked at Pack-A-Palooza GardenSpot Village distributed another 100boxes to individual residents forpacking Packers included a personal
note of encouragement in each boxSamaritanrsquos Purse has run
Operation Christmas Child each yearsince 1993
First place ndash The Carousel created bythe St Annersquos receptionist office
Second place ndash The Popcorn Bucket(SARC cinema) created by the first-floor
nursing staff Third place ndash The GumballMachine created by the
admissions and social work team
After the votes were compiled thewinners of the annual St AnnersquosRetirement Community pumpkin-decorating contest were announced at thecommunityrsquos annual Halloween party
The winners were
Volunteers Barbara SlowthowerShirley Fulton and Therese Hodson sortcrayons and other supplies to be packedinto shoeboxes for Operation ChristmasChild during the recent Pack-A-Palooza
event at Garden Spot Village
GSV Hosts First On-CampusPack-A-PaloozaThe Garden Spot Village holiday train
room celebrating its 10th anniversary thisyear is open to the public from 130 to 4pm on Saturdays through Dec 27
Even repeat visitors will find lots ofnew highlights on both O-gauge andHO-gauge layouts
The O-gauge layout features a hobocamp Sunoco Oil siding many detailedstructures and LED lighting A newLionel Legacy remote control systemmakes it possible to run five trains atonce
Now visitors can push a button tomove workers around a control towerand operate a sawmill with a conveyor-belt log loader
These new features are in addition toan operating freight station coal loadergas station and water tower
Visitors will also see a 15-foot earlyhandcrafted Lionel O-gauge circus train
This year club members can operatemuch of the HO-gauge display through
a computer or smart phone The displaynow features more detailed roadcrossings with crossing gates that raiseand lower with flashing lights andringing bells
Visitors will still be able to get anengineerrsquos-eye view from the engine ofone of the trains on a 55-inch wallmonitor
Garden Spot Village is located at 433S Kinzer Ave Admission is freedonations are accepted For informationand directions call (717) 355-6000
Garden Spot Village Train Clubmembers Mike Lanyon left and
Mike ldquoFitzrdquo Fitzgerald
Holiday Train Room Open to Public
because I eventually got him into ittoordquo
Leh began to study antiques learningfrom older people hersquod meet at the fleamarkets who would show him what tolook for and what wasnrsquot worth it
From there he gained an interest inblue-decorated stoneware which hefound more interesting than bottles aseach was handmade and uniquelydecorated
ldquoI learned at some point that diversityis goodrdquo he said ldquoI got into all avenuesof antiquing buying painted furnitureiron glass pottery oil paintings basketsand chinardquo
While he works full-time as asalesman estimator Leh has filled hisweekends running to different auctionsHe still loves variety but he keeps asharp eye out for his favorite blue crocks
He looks for ones with specialdecorations Tulips and other floraldesigns are most common with fruitfalling as a close second and birds as athird The rarest finds have moons catsor dogs
Leh has close to 100 crocks in hispersonal collection and said he canrsquot evenbegin to count the bottles No matterhow many he gets he keeps his findslocal
His fascination with history pushedhim to sell his home and move inSeptember to a 1798 stone house builtby Thomas Pettit the son of a countyfounder
The architecture is unparalleled Lehsaid There are seven fireplaces thickwindow boxes and original chair railsand hardwood floors through the home
The house was added to the NationalRegister of Historic Places in 1983 It isthe perfect environment for Lehrsquosnumerous treasures now displayed andincorporated into the housersquos deacutecor
ldquoI just love historyrdquo he said ldquoIt makes
perfect sense for me to have a place likethis to fill with the items I am sofascinated withrdquo
While antiques became a huge part ofLehrsquos life he slowly made it a familyaffair His father bought a home inupstate New York that was built in 1894and together they decorated it withperiod items that fit the theme of thehome
Over the years his fatherrsquos collectiongrew and he started selling things withhis son sharing a booth at a localantique mart Soon they had two boothsand eventually three The younger Lehno longer has a booth but his father stillruns one out of Easton Pa
A lot of the antiques Leh tries to sellare higher-end items that can sit too longat a local market He finds better luck
sending those to auctionsVisiting one is an experience he
saidldquoItrsquos the people itrsquos the food itrsquos
the triprdquo he said ldquoTherersquos not anauction I donrsquot go to where I donrsquot
know peoplerdquoAlthough antiquing can be expensive
it doesnrsquot have to be Leh saidHersquos bought many things for more
than $10000 including a LancasterCounty farm table he bought thissummer
But there are a variety of levels atwhich people can get involved headded
Every year he goes to the BaltimoreBottle Show where he sees many kidsgetting started at the same age he didSome of them walk in with $5 and leavewith 10 bottles ready to start acollection they can build on
Many of them can even specialize incertain bottles such as medicine bottlesor soda and beer bottles
ldquoMy problem was I specialized ineverythingrdquo he said laughing
Leh also finds value not necessarily inthe expensive items but in the ones thatare the most unusual
ldquoWhat they were wherever they camefrom what they were used formdashthosestories are what interest merdquo Leh said
Early Pennsylvania settlers brought alittle bit of nature into their own homeshe said painting furniture pottery andother decorations
ldquoThose are some of my favoriteitemsrdquo he said ldquoAt one point they wereall close to someonersquos heart And I liketo think I can appreciate them nowrdquo
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50plus Senior NewsMegan Joyce
3912 Abel Drive Columbia PA 17512
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TREASURE from page 1
Some of Lehrsquos antique bottlecollection including figural
bitters bottles historical flasksand early medicine bottles
Back row from left Gaudy Dutch cup andplate Rabbitware plate Leeds plate Centerfrom left eagle butter print pewter master
salt seated Redware dog and cow butter print
Leh acquired this local farm table(circa 1820) in summer 2014
22 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
Lancaster County
Calendar of EventsCocalico Senior Association ndash (717) 336-7489Dec 12 10 am ndash Music with Sandy HeiseyDec 18 10 am ndash Compass Mark Program on ProvisionsDec 24 9 am ndash Christmas Party
Columbia Senior Center ndash (717) 684-4850Dec 3 1015 am ndash Christmas BingoDec 11 10 am ndash Christmas Special Quarryville
Presbyterian SingersDec 30 1015 am ndash New Yearrsquos Eve Party and Luncheon
Elizabethtown Area Senior Center ndash (717) 367-7984 Dec 4 10 am ndash Radio City Christmas Show VideoDec 10 10 am ndash Bingo Buddies with PreschoolDec 15 1030 am ndash Christmas Activity and Craft
Lancaster House North Happy Hearts Club SeniorCenter ndash (717) 299-1278Tuesdays 1 pm ndash Varied ActivitiesThursdays noon ndash Pinochle
Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center ndash (717) 299-3943Dec 10 930 am ndash Haircuts and ManicuresDec 12 930 am ndash Holiday Music with InstrumentsDec 24 930 am ndash Holiday Program with Santa Claus
Lancaster Rec Senior Center ndash (717) 392-2115 ext 147Dec 12 915 am ndash Benefits of POADec 18 9 am ndash Christmas PartyDec 24 1030 am ndash Baking and Decorating Christmas
Cookies
Lititz Senior Center ndash (717) 626-2800Dec 3 10 am ndash Ice Cream Social with Lancashire HallDec 10 10 am ndash Children from Owl Hill Learning
Center VisitDec 24 10 am ndash Christmas Party and Music
Luis Munoz Marin Senior Center ndash (717) 295-7989Dec 9 10 am ndash Memory Box ProjectDec 11 10 am ndash Crafty Gift Ideas for GrandchildrenDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party
Millersville Senior Center ndash (717) 871-9600Mondays and Fridays 9 am ndash Healthy Steps in Motion
ExerciseDec 19 10 am ndash Cookie ExchangeDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Music with Penn Manor Chorus
Next Gen Senior Center ndash (717) 786-4770Dec 8 930 am ndash Holiday Craft CenterpiecesDec 18 1015 am ndash Smith Middle School SingersDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party
Rodney Park Happy Hearts Club Senior Center ndash(717) 393-7786 Tuesdays noon ndash Pinochle Wednesdays 1 pm ndash Varied Activities Thursdays noon ndash Bingo
Community Programs Free and open to the public
Support Groups Free and open to the public
Dec 3 7 to 815 pmAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupWillow Lakes Outpatient Center212 Willow Valley Lakes Drive Willow Street(717) 464-9365
Dec 8 10 to 11 amAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6076jmortongardenspotvillageorg
Dec 18 noonBrain Tumor Support GroupLancaster General Health Campus Wellness Center2100 Harrisburg Pike Lancaster(717) 626-2894
Dec 22 2 to 3 pmParkinsonrsquos Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6259jshaffergardenspotvillageorg
Dec 24 6 to 8 pmEpilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania SupportGroupLancaster General HospitalStager Room 5555 N Duke St Lancaster(800) 887-7165 ext 104
Saturdays in December 130 to 4 pmTrain Room Holiday Open HouseGarden Spot Village Train Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6000
Dec 1 6 pmRed Rose Singles MeetingHossrsquos Steak amp Sea House100 W Airport Road Lititz(717) 406-6098
Dec 7 3 pmPublic Singing of Handelrsquos MessiahGrace Lutheran Church517 N Queen St Lancaster(717) 397-2748
Dec 14 9 am to 3 pmPennsylvania Music ExpoContinental Inn2285 Lincoln Highway EastLancaster(717) 898-1246wwwrecordcollectorsorg
Dec 19 6 to 9 pmMusic FridaysDowntown Lancaster (717) 341-0028
Senior Center Activities
Library Programs
Lititz Public Library 651 Kissel Hill Road Lititz (717) 626-2255Dec 3 630 pm ndash Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster CountyDec 8 130 to 330 pm Dec 16 6 to 8 pm ndash Scrabble Meet-UpsDec 16 11 am ndash Reel Talk for Everyone The Pianist
If you have an eventyou would like to includeplease email information to mjoyceonlinepubcom for
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cold you should protect yourhouse and family from theelements
Here are some essential areas tocheck
Roofbull Look for missing shinglescracked flashing and brokenoverhanging tree limbs
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Exteriorbull Check the foundation for cracksin the concrete or low spots in thesoil where water can accumulateagainst the foundation
bull Examine the caulking in the
siding and around the windowand door trims
Heat
bull Turn on the heating system andensure that the heat is beingdelivered to all outlets
bull Check the filter and change it ifnecessary Keep extra filtersaround so you can change itduring the winter season
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SONG from page 17
developing and refining ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo over several weeks and thenput it away
More than a year later in April 1941Berlin and film director Mark Sandrichwere working on a new movie HolidayInn when Berlin realized it would be theperfect forum for his Christmas song
On the Paramount Studios set wasWalter Scharf a staff music arrangerassigned to Berlin His task was to turnBerlinrsquos tunes into full-fledged orchestralnumbers
Scharf remembers Berlin tapping outldquoWhite Christmasrdquo on a piano Berlin
only had two years of formal schoolingand never learned to read or write musicScharf recalls Berlinrsquos first performance asa ldquovery roughrdquo rendition
Bing Crosby who overheard Berlinplaying the piece was not impressedCrosby a devout Catholic wantedldquoWhite Christmasrdquo removed from thefilm because he thought it would furthersecularize Christmas which he felt shouldbe a religious season
It was Scharf who eased Crosbyrsquosconcern telling the singer he thoughtldquoWhite Christmasrdquo would turn out wellReportedly Crosby rolled his eyes saying
ldquoI hope sordquoHoliday Inn opened in New York on
Aug 4 1942 It featured Bing Crosby asa singer and Fred Astaire as a dancerWhile Berlin was ecstatic andenthusiastic the reviewers barely noticedor mentioned the production
Before long however the song ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo was becoming a hit Themovie won an Oscar for Best Song in1943 and was also nominated for BestScoring of a Musical Picture and BestOriginal Story
Because the country was in the darkestdays of World War II many welcomed
this sentimental reminder of home As aresult Crosbyrsquos recording of ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo has sold more than 30 millionrecords
Crosby was amazed at the publicresponse to the song As a member of theUSOrsquos traveling ensemble he was askedby troops serving in World War II to singldquoWhite Christmasrdquo no matter what timeof year it was
More than 150 different performerswho run the entire musical gamut haverecorded this piece Crosbyrsquos version alonewas listed as the all-time top single by TheGuinness Book of World Records
asset to the giftedSuper achievers frequently are driven
to succeed to escape their ldquoBlack Dogrdquo asWinston Churchill described his owndark moods Those who have beenafflicted with psychiatric maladies includeAbraham Lincoln Sir Isaac NewtonNoah Webster Samuel Johnson Ludwigvan Beethoven Charles Darwin ErnestHemingway Walt Whitman Edgar AllanPoe and Herman Melville
If todayrsquos medications had sedatedtheir psyches would they have been lessdriven to achieve
Crossword puzzles have long served asa choice for those who seek mentalstimulation Now the trend is towardcomputer games AARP has free gameson their website wwwaarporg
For Einstein theorizing may havebeen his equivalent of a computer gameBut he benefited also by playing theviolin to exercise his brain
In 1890 William James in his ThePrinciples of Psychology theorized thatldquoorganic matter especially nerve tissueseems endowed with a very extraordinarydegree of plasticityrdquo
For 50 years that hypothesis wasignored The conventional scientificwisdom held that the brain cannot createneural growth its structure is immutable
Neuroscientists now know throughresearch of neuroplasticity that the brainis capable throughout a lifetime ofstrengthening and creating neuralconnections adapting and reorganizingfollowing injury illness or behavioralalterations
Experiment with ways in which youcan be the gatekeeper of your brainrsquosrehabilitation What is your choice
computer games violin lessons bridgechess painting portraits or landscapes ormaybe crossword puzzles
As with the selection of anantidepressant medication we may haveto try several to find which works bestfor usWalt Sonneville a retired market-researchanalyst is the author of My 22 Centsrsquo WorthThe Higher-Valued Opinion of a SeniorCitizen and A Musing Moment MeditativeEssays on Life and Learning books ofpersonal-opinion essays free of partisan andsectarian viewpoints Contact him atwaltsonnevilleverizonnet
MIND from page 14
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Itrsquos almost 1 am when we head backto the Radisson and we have to run tocatch the Falls Incline Railway before itcloses This saves us the uphill hike fromthe street-level park to the FallsviewTourist Area where the hotels casinoeateries and shops are located
We arrive in our room chilled butthrilled ready to start the new year
The next day we explore more ofNiagararsquos winter offerings
After walking farther along the 3-mileillumination route we warm up amongstthe poinsettias and Christmas cacti at theFloral Showhouse and then make ourway to Journey Behind the Falls anattraction that helps us truly appreciatethe size and splendor of Niagara
Dressed in waterproof ponchos(distributed free at the entrance) weslosh through tunnels to emerge 13stories below ground level at the pointwhere Horseshoe Falls crashes into theLower Niagara River
Wersquore showered with mist as theequivalent of more than 1 millionbathtubs full of water rush over the fallsevery hour traveling at a speed of 25mph (During the winter the lowerobservation deck is closed but therersquosdrama and moisture aplenty on theupper deck)
Although itrsquos possible to see all threefalls from the ground-level walkway wetake a helicopter ride in order to betterunderstand the arearsquos geography From up
high we can see how the Niagara Riverwhich begins in Lake Erie and flowsnorth into Lake Ontario divides as itcircles around Goat Island
The southern side plummets over acliff to form Horseshoe Falls while thenorthern side leads to American Falls andBridal Veil Falls These two smaller fallsare in turn separated from each other bythe much smaller landmass of LunaIsland
Finally since the Niagara Peninsula isone of the top ice-wine-producingregions in the world we visit InniskillinEstate Winery an award-winningproducer of the luxury wine We see thevineyards where harvesting of the frozengrapes has just begun watch a video ofthe production process and sample threedifferent types of ice wine RieslingCabernet Franc and Sparkling
We canrsquot agree on which one we likebest so we splurge on mini-bottles ofeach If we canrsquot make it back to Niagaranext year at least wersquoll be able tocelebrate at homemdashbut it wonrsquot be thesame without the whirlpool tub and themagnificent view of the falls
If you goNiagararsquos Winter Festival of Lights
runs through Jan 12 2015wwwniagaraparkscomwwwradissoncomniagarafallsca
Photos copy Irv Green unless otherwise notedstory by Andrea Gross (wwwandreagrosscom)
Photo courtesy of Winter Festival of Lights
Niagararsquos Winter Festival of Lightsfeatures a Christmas Tree Walk that
extends more than 3 miles
Photo courtesy of Niagara Parks Commission
The Falls are illuminated at night adding tothe festive air of the holiday season
Photo courtesy of Niagara Parks Commission
Fireworks mark the coming of theNew Year during Niagararsquos
New Yearrsquos Eve bash
Photo courtesy of Winter Festival of Lights
A three-story-tall illuminated flag ofCanada welcomes folks from the
United States who make up half of the11 million travelers who visit
Niagara each year
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SaturdayJanuary 17 2015
Racestart10am
LocationLancasterCountyCentralParkPavilion22(KiwanisLodge)
Prizes will be awarded to the overall top three male and female finishersand top three male and female finishers in each age category
First three finishers with dogs (any age group) will also receive prizes
Race fees $20 if received by January 8 2015 $25 after January 82015 Only people who pre-register (with payment) by January 8 willhave the option of receiving a t-shirt
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When you were much muchyounger you may havewondered if your mind was
playing tricks Has that monster underyour childhood bed vanished only to bereplaced by other mental quirks alsounsettling as you age Where did I leave my keys The check I wrote a moment ago is not
in sight The envelope in which it is to bemailed is here in front of me I keep hearing the same song over and
over in my mind (a phenomenon calledldquoearwormsrdquo)
You are not losing your mind Theseare mild irritations not alarms Alarmsare triggered when you forget to turn offthe range or you become disoriented asto time or place
That famous painting called TheScream of Nature by Norwegian artistEdvard Munch intrigues us because itportrays how we feel on occasion The
agonized subject inthe painting isclasping his headwith the palms ofhis hands themouth opened intoa large oval thepanicked eyesglancing skyward
He stands on abridge but theartist does notshow to where thebridge leads Whatlies ahead
PerhapsMunchrsquos figuresuffers fromgerontophobiawhich is the irrational fear of aging andwhat lies ahead Symptoms include anyof several apprehensions such as socialisolation inadequate resources and
inability to remainphysically self-sufficient
Most seniors do notexperience that phobiaon a recurring basisYet we are fascinated byMunchrsquos paintingbecause it illustrates arare extreme in ourresponse to anxieties
Seniors like othersexperience normalepisodic bouts ofmelancholy It can besevere temporarily aswhen brought on bydeath of someone inthe family or a friend
Less severe is holiday melancholy wherewe feel excluded from participating withothers in the general merriment
Causes of our dark moods are not
always clear It could be eitherinsufficient or excessive sleep stresstaking or not taking medication orsimply a misdiagnosis
If the melancholy becomes chronicone might be prescribed anantidepressant Some prescriptions workfor some people and not others Patientsreportedly try different antidepressants todetermine which works best Theyrsquorecaught in a casino of choices where theyhope to place the right bet
Severe melancholy or depression hasbeen a characteristic of many of the mostimportant contributors to our culture Ifthese personalities had lived during whatis called the ldquoProzac Generationrdquo wemight have been deprived of their genius
Aristotle concluded that ldquoall men whohave become outstanding in philosophystatesmanship poetry or the arts aremelancholicrdquo He saw melancholy as an
Are You Losing Your Mind
My 22 Centsrsquo Worth
Walt Sonneville
The Scream of Natureby Edvard Munch
please see MIND page 23
www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 15
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Do you know a 50+ volunteer who gives selflessly to others Tell us what makes him or her
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3912 Abel Drive Columbia PA 17512
The NationalAssociation of Watch ampClock Collectorsrsquo(NAWCC) Watch ampClock Museum and theLibrary amp ResearchCenter named Mariettaresident GregoryGerhart Volunteer of theYear Recently Gerhartreceived an award for hisgenerous contribution oftime
Gerhartrsquos uncle a member of theNAWCC introduced him to theassociation more than 40 years agoGerhart has been a member for manyyears and after he retired from theKellogg Company he decided topursue his interest in the NAWCC byvolunteering at the museum
He regularly enjoys greetingworldwide members and visitors
guiding group tours andtaking on various museumgallery projects Gerhartrsquospositive experience nowincludes serving as a part-time gallery attendant
ldquoGreg took it uponhimself to makeimprovements in themuseumrsquos lighting byusing his technicalexperience in rebuildingthe museumrsquos display case
lighting unitsrdquo said Noel Poiriermuseum director
ldquoWith funds from a donor andsupport from the unitsrsquo manufacturerGreg was able to singlehandedlyimprove the experience of ourmuseum visitors by ensuring that theobjects on display are adequatelylighted It simply wouldnrsquot have beenpossible without himrdquo
Greg Gerhart
NAWCC Names Volunteer of the Year
RSVP of the CapitalRegion has named TanyaWest as the LancasterCounty Volunteer of theMonth for December
West has beenvolunteering withLancaster Countyorganizations sinceshortly after movingfrom Erie in the 1960sShe averages 500volunteer hours per year with manyyears significantly higher
West is the epitome ofvolunteerism as a way of life In thepast she served as a volunteer boardmember and officer of a dozennonprofit organizations ranging fromGirl Scouts to 4-H and from brain-injured children to the disabled
West continues to demonstrate hercommitment with eight different
Lancaster Countycommunity organizationsShe currently serves on theboards of Mental HealthAmerica and ContactLancaster Helpline
In addition shevolunteers with Kiwanisand Community ActionProgramrsquos povertysimulationsTanya West is great
example of volunteer service inLancaster County
For information on volunteeropportunities or to submit the name of avolunteer for future recognition emaillancasterrsvpcapregorg or call RSVPrsquosLancaster County office at (717) 847-1539 or the statewide Senior Corps ofPennsylvania hotline toll-free at (800)870-2616
Tanya West
West Chosen as Volunteer of the Month
16 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
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Seniors and baby boomers filled the Spooky NookSports complex in Manheim for the 18th annualLancaster County 50plus EXPO in November
The event co-hosted by OLP EvENtS and theLancaster County Office of Aging allowed visitors togather information on a variety of topics enjoyentertainment and attend informative sessions
As attendees gathered for this free one-day eventthey connected with exhibitors there to discuss homeimprovement health and wellness finances retirementcommunities funeral preplanning and more
ldquoI think the best thing about the EXPO at SpookyNook is the visibilityrdquo said Jenny Flamm a MessiahLifeways at Mount Joy County Homes representativeldquoLots of folks stopping to talk and have conversationand even if theyrsquore not particularly ready to make themove today or even tomorrow it will still be in theirmemoryrdquo
The 2014 Lancaster County 50plus EXPO featured aspecial focus on aging in place reflecting most boomersrsquoand seniorsrsquo wishes to age safely and comfortably intheir homes for as long as possible
United Disabilities Services presented a large displayof products available to help adults age in place such aswalk-in bathtubs and showers handrails scooters stairlifts and more
Alison Sprankle BS CMC and Lori BrenizerSmith CTRS MHAED of Good News Consultingpresented seminars on dementia care Listeners learnedwhat to expect as the disease progresses and how tocommunicate more effectively with the afflicted
Free health screenings also assisted guests in
evaluating their stroke risk balance BMI and hearing ldquo[The EXPO] gives the chance for people to ask a
question they may not ask by just coming andknocking on your doorrdquo said Ed Kurek of The GroffsFamily Funeral Home ldquoPeople are willing to ask hereon a one-on-one basis You can then talk to them andgive them some options and I think thatrsquos one goodreason to be hererdquo
As the day continued the crowd grew even larger ldquoI was really surprised at the turnoutrdquo Kurek added
ldquoI wasnrsquot expecting as many [visitors] as there wererdquoOne of those many visitors was Dottie Nikolaus of
Lancaster city who was no stranger to the 50plus EXPO ldquoIrsquove been here before and I really enjoy it I like the
variety of areas such as travel home repair and eventhe end-of-life servicesrdquo she said ldquoThe entertainmentthis year has been excellent toordquo
It was standing-room only when the dayrsquosentertainment kicked off at 10 am The Dutch AppleDinner Theatre performed select songs from theirfinishing 2014 show season and previewed numbersfrom their upcoming 2015 shows including Mid-LifeThe Crisis Continues Les Miseacuterables and Rogers andHammersteinrsquos Oklahoma
Guests enjoyed the vintage- and modern-era Lioneltrain sets that were on display thanks to CoolTrains Infull operation during the course of the EXPO thedisplay comprised three operating tracks eachshowcasing their own train as well as a miniature trainstation gas station convenience stores and tiny carsand trucks
Jerry Mitchell education and outreach specialistfrom the Office of Attorney General used acombination of video presentation and lecture to share
his knowledge on senior scams and how best to protectyour identity and assets from fraudulent activity
Stauffers of Kissel Hill Greenhouse Manager JayUlrich hosted a container-gardening demonstrationUlrich used a mix of annuals and perennials andshowed how to combine textures and colors to create aperfect focal point or accent
Chris Poje 2010 Pa StatE SENiOr idOL winnerserenaded the crowd with renditions of Sinatra andother musical artists from throughout the decades Histake on Lee Greenwoodrsquos ldquoGod Bless the USArdquo gotthe audience to its feet and singing with patriotic pride
That patriotism carried over at the Keystone MilitaryFamilies booth where EXPO attendees donated itemsor cash toward the nonprofitrsquos Stockings for Soldierscollection Each year KMF sends care packages andChristmas stockings to American soldiers serving athome and abroad
Back on stage 2012 Pa StatE SENiOr idOL winnerVickie Kissinger wooed the crowd with a set of smoothand powerful performances
Matt Macis a charismatic song-and-dance performerand a headliner in his own right presented familiartunes from Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Sinatraand other musical greats
Other fun features of the day were the new puttingcontestmdashthe winner took home $100 cashmdashand thefree salon services offered in the Pamper U ZoneGuests paused in their way around the EXPO floor totake advantage of a free haircut manicure or minimassage
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What do Bing Crosby ElvisPresley Martina McBrideAlvin and the Chipmunks
The Beach Boys Patty Loveless TheOsmonds Perry Como and TheMormon Tabernacle Choir have incommon
The answer They have all sung andrecorded the song ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo
ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo is in fact theworldrsquos most popular Christmas songhaving sold more than 125000000copies It has been recorded in DutchYiddish Japanese and even Swahili
Written by Irving Berlin ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo is a fascinating footnote inAmerican cultural history A Jewishsongwriter wrote a universal bestsellingsong about a day celebrating the birth ofChristianityrsquos founder
Also unusual is the fact that IrvingBerlin did not like the Christmas holidayThat time of year brought back memories
of the tragic death of his infant sonIrving Berlin Jr in December 1928
Berlinrsquos inspiration may have comefrom his being a lonely andnostalgic northeasterntransplant caught in LosAngeles during the holidayseason There the palmtrees and summerliketemperatures in Decembermade him yearn for hismore familiar winter coldweather and snow
Berlinrsquos song originally began with thisintroductory verse
The sun is shiningThe grass is greenThe orange and palm trees swayTherersquos never been such a dayIn Beverly Hills LABut itrsquos December the 24thAnd Irsquom longing to be up north hellip
And then follows the line known andsung all around the planet everyDecember ldquoIrsquom dreaming of a white
Christmas helliprdquo Berlinrsquos labors over this
song took placethroughout a night inJanuary 1940 Whencompleted Berlin wasexcited about his creationdescribing it as a ldquoroundrdquosong his term for thoserare tunes that seemed to
flow from him effortlessly and seamlessly ldquoWe working composers all too often
in the interest of expediency sharpen ourpencils get out that square sheet of paperand become too slickrdquo he later explainedldquoThose forced efforts are lsquosquarersquo songsBut sometimes a song is natural We maystart it to order for a specific scene orshow but our subconscious beings go towork and the song is just thererdquo
On a Monday morning when hecompleted ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo Berlinrushed to his office proclaiming toHelmy Kresa his transcriber ldquoI want youto take down a song I wrote over theweekend Not only is it the best song Iever wrote itrsquos the best song anybody everwroterdquo
Initially skeptical Kresa wrote downthe notes as Berlin sitting at a pianobegan to play the song While Kresalistened and transcribed his skepticismevaporated
ldquoAs he started to sing I knew rightaway that the way he juxtaposed thewarmth of Southern California with thecold snow would make it a hitrdquo Kresarecalled ldquoand when he sang the chorus Iknew it really was the greatest song everwritten I was as thrilled as he wasrdquo
The duo continued working
The Worldrsquos Most Popular Christmas Song
Fragments of History
Victor Parachin
please see SONG page 23
When readers meet me theynever want to talk to meInstead they excitedly look
all around for my husband sayingldquoWherersquos Bobrdquo
Everyone loves Bob But they feelsorry for him because I often make himlook like a doofus (which he is) in mycolumns They look at him with pity andsay ldquoYoursquore such a good sportrdquo
Well Irsquom here to tell you Bob adoresit when I write about him When I donrsquotinclude him hersquoll ask ldquoWhat about merdquowith an insanely disappointed look onhis face
Having said all that last week he hadto fast for routine blood work whichmeant no food after midnight No bigdeal right
Early that evening he was face downon the couch I knelt down andmassaged his shoulders
ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo I saidEver so slowly he raised his head
ldquoDonrsquot you remember the medicalprocedure Irsquom about to getrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not anoperation sweetsItrsquos just a bloodtestrdquo
He sat upldquoJUST A BLOODTESTrdquo
I quietly tiptoedout of the room
At five tomidnight I foundhim in the kitchengorging on frozenpizza
ldquoSheesh Bob Donrsquot you want to nukeit firstrdquo
ldquoTherersquos no timerdquoI lovingly took his hands but he
crazily pulled away and franticallysearched through the cookie jar
ldquoWhere are the peanut buttercookiesrdquo he said
Slowly I stepped backward andwhispered ldquoImdashImdashmay have finishedthem last nightrdquo
ldquoWHATrdquo
ldquoWell I um I wantedcookiesrdquo
ldquoOh so you wantedcookies did you I willnever forgive you for thisrdquo
He dragged himself offto bed I quietly got inbed too In exactly threeminutes he startedmoaning the song fromOliver ldquoFood gloriousfoodmdashhot sausage andmustardrdquo
Less than an hour later he sneezedonce and said ldquoStarvation has caused meto get a coldrdquo
Now I donrsquot like gender stereotypingBut I take that back when it comes to acold Thatrsquos because Bob gets ldquomancoldsrdquo During his last one he threwhimself an ldquoIrsquom going to dierdquo party
I realized that the way I wasapproaching this was all wrong So Ichanged And miraculously I also foundthe cure to the common cold
ldquoYoursquoll be OKrdquo I said ldquoRight afteryour blood work wersquoll get rid of yourcold Instead of heading to your favoritediner like we planned for a lusciousomelet made with grilled apples cheddarcheese and bacon wersquoll keep you onnothing but chicken broth all dayrdquo
Suddenly he stopped sneezingldquoSweets we couldnrsquot have gone to the
diner anywayrdquo I said ldquoYoursquore obviouslytoo weak from starvation Wersquoll go theresomeday sometimemdashfar far from nowsince it will clearly take a long time foryou to recover from your horrible fastingordealrdquo
And with that he jumped out of bedand said ldquoI feel greatrdquo
After the blood work we went to therestaurant where Bob made a speedyrecovery as he reveled in mouthfuls ofglorious food
That week I wound up with amonster cold I knew Bob would get backat me for how I tricked him into gettingbetter I stayed in bedmdashwaiting
He found my grandmotherrsquos quilt inthe cupboard and placed it on metenderly snugging it under my chin
Between sneezes I said ldquoThis is theworst cold Irsquove ever had Go ahead Makefun of me I deserve itrdquo
ldquoYep you dordquo he said putting on hisjacket and getting the car keys
ldquoBob yoursquore going out when Irsquom onmy deathbedrdquo
When he came home he had a bagwith him He took out a chicken pot piemy favorite Kleenex made with aloe acopy of People magazine and a carton ofmint chocolate chip ice cream
He propped up our pillows We spentthe day together watching Murphy Brownreruns and luxuriating in thebreathtaking nearness of each other
So of course everyone loves BobThatrsquos because we all know that he is justlike thismdashsensitive lovingcompassionate and adoringmdasheven whenI donrsquot have a cold
Saralee Perel is an award-winning nationallysyndicated columnist Her new book isCracked Nuts amp Sentimental Journeys StoriesFrom a Life Out of Balance To find out morevisit wwwsaraleeperelcom or emailsperelsaraleeperelcom
18 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
50plus Senior News continues to bring important information as well asentertaining articles to the 50+ community We at On-Line Publisherswould like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the
editorial contributors of 50plus Senior News
It is through the varied interestsand considerable talents of ourcontributors and freelance writersthat such a range of informativeand entertaining content isavailable to read each monthThe pages of 50plus Senior Newsare enriched by your contributions
Mike Clark (The Way I See It)
Angelo Coniglio (The Search for Our Ancestry)
Al Goodman (Beyond the Battlefield )
Andrea Gross (Traveltizers)
John Johnston (Social Security News)
Dr Lori (Art and Antiques)
Gloria May (NurseNews)
Clyde McMillan-Gamber (The Beauty in Nature)
Jim Miller (The Savvy Senior)
Victor Parachin (Fragments of History)
Saralee Perel (Such is Life)
Dr Leonard Perry (The Green Mountain Gardener)
Ted Rickard (The Squint-Eyed Senior)
Sy Rosen (Older But Not Wiser)
Walt Sonneville (My 22 Centsrsquo Worth)
Nick Thomas (Tinseltown Talks)
Robert Wilcox (Salute to a Veteran)
Judith Zausner (Creativity Matters)
Thank YouColumnists
Such is Life
Saralee Perel
When a Man Canrsquot Have Food
Bob and Saralee at the diner
The best of Christmases and thehigh point of the feast daymarking the beginning of the
Christian era was the year I got theelectric train An electric train has a lot ofpieces And you can take the pieces apartand put them back together in your ownfashion any old way you want to
The next best part of Christmas wascousin-visiting Here the cousinsmdashalmostall male and within a couple years of myown agemdashbecame real people not justthe last or next wearer of hand-me-downldquoSunday bestrdquo
They were here in person kids I couldplay with bringing with them the cold-fresh of December into our second-floorapartment
Gift inspection was the first order ofbusiness for visiting cousins Even beforehellos it was ldquoWhad-ja-getrdquomdashall oneword Without waiting for a responsethis was followed by ldquoWhad-else-ja-getrdquo
The year of the electric train was atriumph of familial snobberyQuestioning never got past the firstldquowhad-ja-getrdquo Instantly four cousinswere on hands and knees takingeverything apart to rearrange it revisingit to anything but the drearilysymmetrical layout plotted by Lionel
There was never enough track ofcourse There never would bemdashnot forthe fledgling empire builders who werealready looking down the hall to thedining room wondering how manypieces and how many Christmases itwould take to get there
There was one other Christmas giftthat even among my cousins wouldsquash the ldquowhad-ja-getsrdquo If you got anErector Set you simply pointed at thebox
You tried not to look too superioracting as though lavish gifts were an
everyday thingwith you Youmight beinterrupted byyour auntinsisting youtry on ldquoat leastthe jacketrdquofrom theSunday outfither son hadfinallyoutgrown But the moment was stillyours
The Erector Set consisted entirely ofparts Nothing was put together in thefirst place hundreds of metal pieces steelwheels nuts and boltsmdashendlesspossibilities for both construction andeventual dismembermentmdashand theruination of hundreds of vacuumcleaners
(My Aunt Ella used to claim that theErector Set people were subsidized by theHoover people But then Aunt Ella alsoclaimed that opening an umbrellaindoors made the roof leak and onerainy spring she turned out to be rightabout that)
One year a cousin we visited got anIrish Mail This was a sidewalk vehiclethat you steered with your feet andpropelled by working a handlebar backand forth
It was really a neat machine and onceyou got the rhythm of it you could workup some real speedmdashplenty enough tobecome a pedestrian hazard and getyelled at
But the Irish Mail was expensive andthus unheard of in his neighborhood soit simply had to be ldquodorkyrdquo which meantit was soon abandoned and left in a darkcorner of the cousinrsquos basement It was agift from the other side of the family an
uncle bymarriage wholived in a swellapartmentbuilding thatdidnrsquot allowkids
There was asuper-deluxemodel of theErector Set thatactually had a
miniature steam engine with it None ofus cousins had one but there was anonly child named Arnold who lived in afirst-floor apartment down the blockwho did
The engine would have made a lot offriends for Arnold who could have usedsome help in that department since henot only had steel-rimmed glasses butwore braces too
But his mother wouldnrsquot let anybody
play with it because it was too dangerousSo we kept pushing Arnold into snowbanks or bushes for all the next year untilhe and his steam engine finally moved tothe suburbs
Eventually the cousins went separateways Some uncles became prosperousand relocated to airier neighborhoodsToday the children of the cousins andthe cousins of the cousins donrsquot evenknow one another
Which is a pity really If all thecousins chipped in we could get theextra track for the train and the ErectorSet with the miniature steam engineThen wersquod get together again and makeall those nifty things that are pictured onthe lids of the boxes
A collection of Ted Rickardrsquos family-funessays is titled Anything Worth Knowing ILearned from the Grandkids It is nowavailable in paperback on Amazoncom
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Cousins for Christmas
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Artist Shares 100 Faces 100 StoriesPhotographer Molly Kraybillrsquos
display on aging ldquoOne Hundredrdquowill be on display in the Harvest ViewGallery of Landis Homes from 430to 830 pm through Jan 15
A 2009 graduate of LancasterMennonite High School Kraybillgraduated in 2013 from EasternMennonite University inHarrisonburg Va with a degree inphotography and digitalcommunications
The ldquoart of agingrdquo took on newmeaning for Kraybill whophotographed women ages 1 to 100
for her senior art show titled ldquoOneHundredrdquo
ldquolsquoOne Hundredrsquo is an explorationof the female experience of agingrdquosays Kraybill ldquoI photographed onefemale for every age 1 through 100and asked each one the samequestion lsquoWhat do you like aboutyour agersquo
ldquoThe result is a colorful visualjourney through the wisdom painand joy that aging brings Frombraces to wrinkles from the simpledelights of being a kindergartner tothe losses of older age I have found
that age is something to be celebratedembraced and most importantlynothing to be ashamed ofrdquo
For Kraybill talking with theparticipants shed new light on aging
ldquoThey made me realize that Ishouldnrsquot be scared of the futurerdquo saidKraybill ldquoIt makes me appreciateliving in the moment
ldquoIrsquom excited to agerdquoLandis Homes is located at 1001
E Oregon Road Lititz Moreinformation is available atwwwlandishomesorg or by calling(717) 381-3550
Pumpkin ContestCelebrates Creativity
Lancaster native Molly Kraybill currently lives inWashington DC where she teaches digital art
in a public elementary school
Residents staff and localvolunteers at Garden Spot Villagerecently teamed up for the first-ever on-campus ldquoPack-A-Paloozardquoto benefit Operation ChristmasChild a project of SamaritanrsquosPurse an international Christianrelief and evangelismorganization
The group packed 120 red-and-green holiday-themedshoeboxes with school and craftsupplies toys toothbrushes andtoothpaste and other items Theboxes will be distributed to needychildren overseas
In addition to the boxespacked at Pack-A-Palooza GardenSpot Village distributed another 100boxes to individual residents forpacking Packers included a personal
note of encouragement in each boxSamaritanrsquos Purse has run
Operation Christmas Child each yearsince 1993
First place ndash The Carousel created bythe St Annersquos receptionist office
Second place ndash The Popcorn Bucket(SARC cinema) created by the first-floor
nursing staff Third place ndash The GumballMachine created by the
admissions and social work team
After the votes were compiled thewinners of the annual St AnnersquosRetirement Community pumpkin-decorating contest were announced at thecommunityrsquos annual Halloween party
The winners were
Volunteers Barbara SlowthowerShirley Fulton and Therese Hodson sortcrayons and other supplies to be packedinto shoeboxes for Operation ChristmasChild during the recent Pack-A-Palooza
event at Garden Spot Village
GSV Hosts First On-CampusPack-A-PaloozaThe Garden Spot Village holiday train
room celebrating its 10th anniversary thisyear is open to the public from 130 to 4pm on Saturdays through Dec 27
Even repeat visitors will find lots ofnew highlights on both O-gauge andHO-gauge layouts
The O-gauge layout features a hobocamp Sunoco Oil siding many detailedstructures and LED lighting A newLionel Legacy remote control systemmakes it possible to run five trains atonce
Now visitors can push a button tomove workers around a control towerand operate a sawmill with a conveyor-belt log loader
These new features are in addition toan operating freight station coal loadergas station and water tower
Visitors will also see a 15-foot earlyhandcrafted Lionel O-gauge circus train
This year club members can operatemuch of the HO-gauge display through
a computer or smart phone The displaynow features more detailed roadcrossings with crossing gates that raiseand lower with flashing lights andringing bells
Visitors will still be able to get anengineerrsquos-eye view from the engine ofone of the trains on a 55-inch wallmonitor
Garden Spot Village is located at 433S Kinzer Ave Admission is freedonations are accepted For informationand directions call (717) 355-6000
Garden Spot Village Train Clubmembers Mike Lanyon left and
Mike ldquoFitzrdquo Fitzgerald
Holiday Train Room Open to Public
because I eventually got him into ittoordquo
Leh began to study antiques learningfrom older people hersquod meet at the fleamarkets who would show him what tolook for and what wasnrsquot worth it
From there he gained an interest inblue-decorated stoneware which hefound more interesting than bottles aseach was handmade and uniquelydecorated
ldquoI learned at some point that diversityis goodrdquo he said ldquoI got into all avenuesof antiquing buying painted furnitureiron glass pottery oil paintings basketsand chinardquo
While he works full-time as asalesman estimator Leh has filled hisweekends running to different auctionsHe still loves variety but he keeps asharp eye out for his favorite blue crocks
He looks for ones with specialdecorations Tulips and other floraldesigns are most common with fruitfalling as a close second and birds as athird The rarest finds have moons catsor dogs
Leh has close to 100 crocks in hispersonal collection and said he canrsquot evenbegin to count the bottles No matterhow many he gets he keeps his findslocal
His fascination with history pushedhim to sell his home and move inSeptember to a 1798 stone house builtby Thomas Pettit the son of a countyfounder
The architecture is unparalleled Lehsaid There are seven fireplaces thickwindow boxes and original chair railsand hardwood floors through the home
The house was added to the NationalRegister of Historic Places in 1983 It isthe perfect environment for Lehrsquosnumerous treasures now displayed andincorporated into the housersquos deacutecor
ldquoI just love historyrdquo he said ldquoIt makes
perfect sense for me to have a place likethis to fill with the items I am sofascinated withrdquo
While antiques became a huge part ofLehrsquos life he slowly made it a familyaffair His father bought a home inupstate New York that was built in 1894and together they decorated it withperiod items that fit the theme of thehome
Over the years his fatherrsquos collectiongrew and he started selling things withhis son sharing a booth at a localantique mart Soon they had two boothsand eventually three The younger Lehno longer has a booth but his father stillruns one out of Easton Pa
A lot of the antiques Leh tries to sellare higher-end items that can sit too longat a local market He finds better luck
sending those to auctionsVisiting one is an experience he
saidldquoItrsquos the people itrsquos the food itrsquos
the triprdquo he said ldquoTherersquos not anauction I donrsquot go to where I donrsquot
know peoplerdquoAlthough antiquing can be expensive
it doesnrsquot have to be Leh saidHersquos bought many things for more
than $10000 including a LancasterCounty farm table he bought thissummer
But there are a variety of levels atwhich people can get involved headded
Every year he goes to the BaltimoreBottle Show where he sees many kidsgetting started at the same age he didSome of them walk in with $5 and leavewith 10 bottles ready to start acollection they can build on
Many of them can even specialize incertain bottles such as medicine bottlesor soda and beer bottles
ldquoMy problem was I specialized ineverythingrdquo he said laughing
Leh also finds value not necessarily inthe expensive items but in the ones thatare the most unusual
ldquoWhat they were wherever they camefrom what they were used formdashthosestories are what interest merdquo Leh said
Early Pennsylvania settlers brought alittle bit of nature into their own homeshe said painting furniture pottery andother decorations
ldquoThose are some of my favoriteitemsrdquo he said ldquoAt one point they wereall close to someonersquos heart And I liketo think I can appreciate them nowrdquo
Please note submissions must be received bythe 10th of the month prior to insertion
Submissions will be included as space permits
For more information or to submit your happenings email Megan Joyce at mjoyceonlinepubcom or mail to
50plus Senior NewsMegan Joyce
3912 Abel Drive Columbia PA 17512
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TREASURE from page 1
Some of Lehrsquos antique bottlecollection including figural
bitters bottles historical flasksand early medicine bottles
Back row from left Gaudy Dutch cup andplate Rabbitware plate Leeds plate Centerfrom left eagle butter print pewter master
salt seated Redware dog and cow butter print
Leh acquired this local farm table(circa 1820) in summer 2014
22 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
Lancaster County
Calendar of EventsCocalico Senior Association ndash (717) 336-7489Dec 12 10 am ndash Music with Sandy HeiseyDec 18 10 am ndash Compass Mark Program on ProvisionsDec 24 9 am ndash Christmas Party
Columbia Senior Center ndash (717) 684-4850Dec 3 1015 am ndash Christmas BingoDec 11 10 am ndash Christmas Special Quarryville
Presbyterian SingersDec 30 1015 am ndash New Yearrsquos Eve Party and Luncheon
Elizabethtown Area Senior Center ndash (717) 367-7984 Dec 4 10 am ndash Radio City Christmas Show VideoDec 10 10 am ndash Bingo Buddies with PreschoolDec 15 1030 am ndash Christmas Activity and Craft
Lancaster House North Happy Hearts Club SeniorCenter ndash (717) 299-1278Tuesdays 1 pm ndash Varied ActivitiesThursdays noon ndash Pinochle
Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center ndash (717) 299-3943Dec 10 930 am ndash Haircuts and ManicuresDec 12 930 am ndash Holiday Music with InstrumentsDec 24 930 am ndash Holiday Program with Santa Claus
Lancaster Rec Senior Center ndash (717) 392-2115 ext 147Dec 12 915 am ndash Benefits of POADec 18 9 am ndash Christmas PartyDec 24 1030 am ndash Baking and Decorating Christmas
Cookies
Lititz Senior Center ndash (717) 626-2800Dec 3 10 am ndash Ice Cream Social with Lancashire HallDec 10 10 am ndash Children from Owl Hill Learning
Center VisitDec 24 10 am ndash Christmas Party and Music
Luis Munoz Marin Senior Center ndash (717) 295-7989Dec 9 10 am ndash Memory Box ProjectDec 11 10 am ndash Crafty Gift Ideas for GrandchildrenDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party
Millersville Senior Center ndash (717) 871-9600Mondays and Fridays 9 am ndash Healthy Steps in Motion
ExerciseDec 19 10 am ndash Cookie ExchangeDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Music with Penn Manor Chorus
Next Gen Senior Center ndash (717) 786-4770Dec 8 930 am ndash Holiday Craft CenterpiecesDec 18 1015 am ndash Smith Middle School SingersDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party
Rodney Park Happy Hearts Club Senior Center ndash(717) 393-7786 Tuesdays noon ndash Pinochle Wednesdays 1 pm ndash Varied Activities Thursdays noon ndash Bingo
Community Programs Free and open to the public
Support Groups Free and open to the public
Dec 3 7 to 815 pmAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupWillow Lakes Outpatient Center212 Willow Valley Lakes Drive Willow Street(717) 464-9365
Dec 8 10 to 11 amAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6076jmortongardenspotvillageorg
Dec 18 noonBrain Tumor Support GroupLancaster General Health Campus Wellness Center2100 Harrisburg Pike Lancaster(717) 626-2894
Dec 22 2 to 3 pmParkinsonrsquos Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6259jshaffergardenspotvillageorg
Dec 24 6 to 8 pmEpilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania SupportGroupLancaster General HospitalStager Room 5555 N Duke St Lancaster(800) 887-7165 ext 104
Saturdays in December 130 to 4 pmTrain Room Holiday Open HouseGarden Spot Village Train Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6000
Dec 1 6 pmRed Rose Singles MeetingHossrsquos Steak amp Sea House100 W Airport Road Lititz(717) 406-6098
Dec 7 3 pmPublic Singing of Handelrsquos MessiahGrace Lutheran Church517 N Queen St Lancaster(717) 397-2748
Dec 14 9 am to 3 pmPennsylvania Music ExpoContinental Inn2285 Lincoln Highway EastLancaster(717) 898-1246wwwrecordcollectorsorg
Dec 19 6 to 9 pmMusic FridaysDowntown Lancaster (717) 341-0028
Senior Center Activities
Library Programs
Lititz Public Library 651 Kissel Hill Road Lititz (717) 626-2255Dec 3 630 pm ndash Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster CountyDec 8 130 to 330 pm Dec 16 6 to 8 pm ndash Scrabble Meet-UpsDec 16 11 am ndash Reel Talk for Everyone The Pianist
If you have an eventyou would like to includeplease email information to mjoyceonlinepubcom for
consideration
Winter is Coming hellipBefore the weather gets too
cold you should protect yourhouse and family from theelements
Here are some essential areas tocheck
Roofbull Look for missing shinglescracked flashing and brokenoverhanging tree limbs
bull Check the chimney for mortardeterioration and loose bricksInspect the underside of the rooffrom the attic for signs of leakage
Exteriorbull Check the foundation for cracksin the concrete or low spots in thesoil where water can accumulateagainst the foundation
bull Examine the caulking in the
siding and around the windowand door trims
Heat
bull Turn on the heating system andensure that the heat is beingdelivered to all outlets
bull Check the filter and change it ifnecessary Keep extra filtersaround so you can change itduring the winter season
www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 23
SONG from page 17
developing and refining ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo over several weeks and thenput it away
More than a year later in April 1941Berlin and film director Mark Sandrichwere working on a new movie HolidayInn when Berlin realized it would be theperfect forum for his Christmas song
On the Paramount Studios set wasWalter Scharf a staff music arrangerassigned to Berlin His task was to turnBerlinrsquos tunes into full-fledged orchestralnumbers
Scharf remembers Berlin tapping outldquoWhite Christmasrdquo on a piano Berlin
only had two years of formal schoolingand never learned to read or write musicScharf recalls Berlinrsquos first performance asa ldquovery roughrdquo rendition
Bing Crosby who overheard Berlinplaying the piece was not impressedCrosby a devout Catholic wantedldquoWhite Christmasrdquo removed from thefilm because he thought it would furthersecularize Christmas which he felt shouldbe a religious season
It was Scharf who eased Crosbyrsquosconcern telling the singer he thoughtldquoWhite Christmasrdquo would turn out wellReportedly Crosby rolled his eyes saying
ldquoI hope sordquoHoliday Inn opened in New York on
Aug 4 1942 It featured Bing Crosby asa singer and Fred Astaire as a dancerWhile Berlin was ecstatic andenthusiastic the reviewers barely noticedor mentioned the production
Before long however the song ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo was becoming a hit Themovie won an Oscar for Best Song in1943 and was also nominated for BestScoring of a Musical Picture and BestOriginal Story
Because the country was in the darkestdays of World War II many welcomed
this sentimental reminder of home As aresult Crosbyrsquos recording of ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo has sold more than 30 millionrecords
Crosby was amazed at the publicresponse to the song As a member of theUSOrsquos traveling ensemble he was askedby troops serving in World War II to singldquoWhite Christmasrdquo no matter what timeof year it was
More than 150 different performerswho run the entire musical gamut haverecorded this piece Crosbyrsquos version alonewas listed as the all-time top single by TheGuinness Book of World Records
asset to the giftedSuper achievers frequently are driven
to succeed to escape their ldquoBlack Dogrdquo asWinston Churchill described his owndark moods Those who have beenafflicted with psychiatric maladies includeAbraham Lincoln Sir Isaac NewtonNoah Webster Samuel Johnson Ludwigvan Beethoven Charles Darwin ErnestHemingway Walt Whitman Edgar AllanPoe and Herman Melville
If todayrsquos medications had sedatedtheir psyches would they have been lessdriven to achieve
Crossword puzzles have long served asa choice for those who seek mentalstimulation Now the trend is towardcomputer games AARP has free gameson their website wwwaarporg
For Einstein theorizing may havebeen his equivalent of a computer gameBut he benefited also by playing theviolin to exercise his brain
In 1890 William James in his ThePrinciples of Psychology theorized thatldquoorganic matter especially nerve tissueseems endowed with a very extraordinarydegree of plasticityrdquo
For 50 years that hypothesis wasignored The conventional scientificwisdom held that the brain cannot createneural growth its structure is immutable
Neuroscientists now know throughresearch of neuroplasticity that the brainis capable throughout a lifetime ofstrengthening and creating neuralconnections adapting and reorganizingfollowing injury illness or behavioralalterations
Experiment with ways in which youcan be the gatekeeper of your brainrsquosrehabilitation What is your choice
computer games violin lessons bridgechess painting portraits or landscapes ormaybe crossword puzzles
As with the selection of anantidepressant medication we may haveto try several to find which works bestfor usWalt Sonneville a retired market-researchanalyst is the author of My 22 Centsrsquo WorthThe Higher-Valued Opinion of a SeniorCitizen and A Musing Moment MeditativeEssays on Life and Learning books ofpersonal-opinion essays free of partisan andsectarian viewpoints Contact him atwaltsonnevilleverizonnet
MIND from page 14
24 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
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When you were much muchyounger you may havewondered if your mind was
playing tricks Has that monster underyour childhood bed vanished only to bereplaced by other mental quirks alsounsettling as you age Where did I leave my keys The check I wrote a moment ago is not
in sight The envelope in which it is to bemailed is here in front of me I keep hearing the same song over and
over in my mind (a phenomenon calledldquoearwormsrdquo)
You are not losing your mind Theseare mild irritations not alarms Alarmsare triggered when you forget to turn offthe range or you become disoriented asto time or place
That famous painting called TheScream of Nature by Norwegian artistEdvard Munch intrigues us because itportrays how we feel on occasion The
agonized subject inthe painting isclasping his headwith the palms ofhis hands themouth opened intoa large oval thepanicked eyesglancing skyward
He stands on abridge but theartist does notshow to where thebridge leads Whatlies ahead
PerhapsMunchrsquos figuresuffers fromgerontophobiawhich is the irrational fear of aging andwhat lies ahead Symptoms include anyof several apprehensions such as socialisolation inadequate resources and
inability to remainphysically self-sufficient
Most seniors do notexperience that phobiaon a recurring basisYet we are fascinated byMunchrsquos paintingbecause it illustrates arare extreme in ourresponse to anxieties
Seniors like othersexperience normalepisodic bouts ofmelancholy It can besevere temporarily aswhen brought on bydeath of someone inthe family or a friend
Less severe is holiday melancholy wherewe feel excluded from participating withothers in the general merriment
Causes of our dark moods are not
always clear It could be eitherinsufficient or excessive sleep stresstaking or not taking medication orsimply a misdiagnosis
If the melancholy becomes chronicone might be prescribed anantidepressant Some prescriptions workfor some people and not others Patientsreportedly try different antidepressants todetermine which works best Theyrsquorecaught in a casino of choices where theyhope to place the right bet
Severe melancholy or depression hasbeen a characteristic of many of the mostimportant contributors to our culture Ifthese personalities had lived during whatis called the ldquoProzac Generationrdquo wemight have been deprived of their genius
Aristotle concluded that ldquoall men whohave become outstanding in philosophystatesmanship poetry or the arts aremelancholicrdquo He saw melancholy as an
Are You Losing Your Mind
My 22 Centsrsquo Worth
Walt Sonneville
The Scream of Natureby Edvard Munch
please see MIND page 23
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The NationalAssociation of Watch ampClock Collectorsrsquo(NAWCC) Watch ampClock Museum and theLibrary amp ResearchCenter named Mariettaresident GregoryGerhart Volunteer of theYear Recently Gerhartreceived an award for hisgenerous contribution oftime
Gerhartrsquos uncle a member of theNAWCC introduced him to theassociation more than 40 years agoGerhart has been a member for manyyears and after he retired from theKellogg Company he decided topursue his interest in the NAWCC byvolunteering at the museum
He regularly enjoys greetingworldwide members and visitors
guiding group tours andtaking on various museumgallery projects Gerhartrsquospositive experience nowincludes serving as a part-time gallery attendant
ldquoGreg took it uponhimself to makeimprovements in themuseumrsquos lighting byusing his technicalexperience in rebuildingthe museumrsquos display case
lighting unitsrdquo said Noel Poiriermuseum director
ldquoWith funds from a donor andsupport from the unitsrsquo manufacturerGreg was able to singlehandedlyimprove the experience of ourmuseum visitors by ensuring that theobjects on display are adequatelylighted It simply wouldnrsquot have beenpossible without himrdquo
Greg Gerhart
NAWCC Names Volunteer of the Year
RSVP of the CapitalRegion has named TanyaWest as the LancasterCounty Volunteer of theMonth for December
West has beenvolunteering withLancaster Countyorganizations sinceshortly after movingfrom Erie in the 1960sShe averages 500volunteer hours per year with manyyears significantly higher
West is the epitome ofvolunteerism as a way of life In thepast she served as a volunteer boardmember and officer of a dozennonprofit organizations ranging fromGirl Scouts to 4-H and from brain-injured children to the disabled
West continues to demonstrate hercommitment with eight different
Lancaster Countycommunity organizationsShe currently serves on theboards of Mental HealthAmerica and ContactLancaster Helpline
In addition shevolunteers with Kiwanisand Community ActionProgramrsquos povertysimulationsTanya West is great
example of volunteer service inLancaster County
For information on volunteeropportunities or to submit the name of avolunteer for future recognition emaillancasterrsvpcapregorg or call RSVPrsquosLancaster County office at (717) 847-1539 or the statewide Senior Corps ofPennsylvania hotline toll-free at (800)870-2616
Tanya West
West Chosen as Volunteer of the Month
16 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
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Seniors and baby boomers filled the Spooky NookSports complex in Manheim for the 18th annualLancaster County 50plus EXPO in November
The event co-hosted by OLP EvENtS and theLancaster County Office of Aging allowed visitors togather information on a variety of topics enjoyentertainment and attend informative sessions
As attendees gathered for this free one-day eventthey connected with exhibitors there to discuss homeimprovement health and wellness finances retirementcommunities funeral preplanning and more
ldquoI think the best thing about the EXPO at SpookyNook is the visibilityrdquo said Jenny Flamm a MessiahLifeways at Mount Joy County Homes representativeldquoLots of folks stopping to talk and have conversationand even if theyrsquore not particularly ready to make themove today or even tomorrow it will still be in theirmemoryrdquo
The 2014 Lancaster County 50plus EXPO featured aspecial focus on aging in place reflecting most boomersrsquoand seniorsrsquo wishes to age safely and comfortably intheir homes for as long as possible
United Disabilities Services presented a large displayof products available to help adults age in place such aswalk-in bathtubs and showers handrails scooters stairlifts and more
Alison Sprankle BS CMC and Lori BrenizerSmith CTRS MHAED of Good News Consultingpresented seminars on dementia care Listeners learnedwhat to expect as the disease progresses and how tocommunicate more effectively with the afflicted
Free health screenings also assisted guests in
evaluating their stroke risk balance BMI and hearing ldquo[The EXPO] gives the chance for people to ask a
question they may not ask by just coming andknocking on your doorrdquo said Ed Kurek of The GroffsFamily Funeral Home ldquoPeople are willing to ask hereon a one-on-one basis You can then talk to them andgive them some options and I think thatrsquos one goodreason to be hererdquo
As the day continued the crowd grew even larger ldquoI was really surprised at the turnoutrdquo Kurek added
ldquoI wasnrsquot expecting as many [visitors] as there wererdquoOne of those many visitors was Dottie Nikolaus of
Lancaster city who was no stranger to the 50plus EXPO ldquoIrsquove been here before and I really enjoy it I like the
variety of areas such as travel home repair and eventhe end-of-life servicesrdquo she said ldquoThe entertainmentthis year has been excellent toordquo
It was standing-room only when the dayrsquosentertainment kicked off at 10 am The Dutch AppleDinner Theatre performed select songs from theirfinishing 2014 show season and previewed numbersfrom their upcoming 2015 shows including Mid-LifeThe Crisis Continues Les Miseacuterables and Rogers andHammersteinrsquos Oklahoma
Guests enjoyed the vintage- and modern-era Lioneltrain sets that were on display thanks to CoolTrains Infull operation during the course of the EXPO thedisplay comprised three operating tracks eachshowcasing their own train as well as a miniature trainstation gas station convenience stores and tiny carsand trucks
Jerry Mitchell education and outreach specialistfrom the Office of Attorney General used acombination of video presentation and lecture to share
his knowledge on senior scams and how best to protectyour identity and assets from fraudulent activity
Stauffers of Kissel Hill Greenhouse Manager JayUlrich hosted a container-gardening demonstrationUlrich used a mix of annuals and perennials andshowed how to combine textures and colors to create aperfect focal point or accent
Chris Poje 2010 Pa StatE SENiOr idOL winnerserenaded the crowd with renditions of Sinatra andother musical artists from throughout the decades Histake on Lee Greenwoodrsquos ldquoGod Bless the USArdquo gotthe audience to its feet and singing with patriotic pride
That patriotism carried over at the Keystone MilitaryFamilies booth where EXPO attendees donated itemsor cash toward the nonprofitrsquos Stockings for Soldierscollection Each year KMF sends care packages andChristmas stockings to American soldiers serving athome and abroad
Back on stage 2012 Pa StatE SENiOr idOL winnerVickie Kissinger wooed the crowd with a set of smoothand powerful performances
Matt Macis a charismatic song-and-dance performerand a headliner in his own right presented familiartunes from Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Sinatraand other musical greats
Other fun features of the day were the new puttingcontestmdashthe winner took home $100 cashmdashand thefree salon services offered in the Pamper U ZoneGuests paused in their way around the EXPO floor totake advantage of a free haircut manicure or minimassage
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What do Bing Crosby ElvisPresley Martina McBrideAlvin and the Chipmunks
The Beach Boys Patty Loveless TheOsmonds Perry Como and TheMormon Tabernacle Choir have incommon
The answer They have all sung andrecorded the song ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo
ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo is in fact theworldrsquos most popular Christmas songhaving sold more than 125000000copies It has been recorded in DutchYiddish Japanese and even Swahili
Written by Irving Berlin ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo is a fascinating footnote inAmerican cultural history A Jewishsongwriter wrote a universal bestsellingsong about a day celebrating the birth ofChristianityrsquos founder
Also unusual is the fact that IrvingBerlin did not like the Christmas holidayThat time of year brought back memories
of the tragic death of his infant sonIrving Berlin Jr in December 1928
Berlinrsquos inspiration may have comefrom his being a lonely andnostalgic northeasterntransplant caught in LosAngeles during the holidayseason There the palmtrees and summerliketemperatures in Decembermade him yearn for hismore familiar winter coldweather and snow
Berlinrsquos song originally began with thisintroductory verse
The sun is shiningThe grass is greenThe orange and palm trees swayTherersquos never been such a dayIn Beverly Hills LABut itrsquos December the 24thAnd Irsquom longing to be up north hellip
And then follows the line known andsung all around the planet everyDecember ldquoIrsquom dreaming of a white
Christmas helliprdquo Berlinrsquos labors over this
song took placethroughout a night inJanuary 1940 Whencompleted Berlin wasexcited about his creationdescribing it as a ldquoroundrdquosong his term for thoserare tunes that seemed to
flow from him effortlessly and seamlessly ldquoWe working composers all too often
in the interest of expediency sharpen ourpencils get out that square sheet of paperand become too slickrdquo he later explainedldquoThose forced efforts are lsquosquarersquo songsBut sometimes a song is natural We maystart it to order for a specific scene orshow but our subconscious beings go towork and the song is just thererdquo
On a Monday morning when hecompleted ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo Berlinrushed to his office proclaiming toHelmy Kresa his transcriber ldquoI want youto take down a song I wrote over theweekend Not only is it the best song Iever wrote itrsquos the best song anybody everwroterdquo
Initially skeptical Kresa wrote downthe notes as Berlin sitting at a pianobegan to play the song While Kresalistened and transcribed his skepticismevaporated
ldquoAs he started to sing I knew rightaway that the way he juxtaposed thewarmth of Southern California with thecold snow would make it a hitrdquo Kresarecalled ldquoand when he sang the chorus Iknew it really was the greatest song everwritten I was as thrilled as he wasrdquo
The duo continued working
The Worldrsquos Most Popular Christmas Song
Fragments of History
Victor Parachin
please see SONG page 23
When readers meet me theynever want to talk to meInstead they excitedly look
all around for my husband sayingldquoWherersquos Bobrdquo
Everyone loves Bob But they feelsorry for him because I often make himlook like a doofus (which he is) in mycolumns They look at him with pity andsay ldquoYoursquore such a good sportrdquo
Well Irsquom here to tell you Bob adoresit when I write about him When I donrsquotinclude him hersquoll ask ldquoWhat about merdquowith an insanely disappointed look onhis face
Having said all that last week he hadto fast for routine blood work whichmeant no food after midnight No bigdeal right
Early that evening he was face downon the couch I knelt down andmassaged his shoulders
ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo I saidEver so slowly he raised his head
ldquoDonrsquot you remember the medicalprocedure Irsquom about to getrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not anoperation sweetsItrsquos just a bloodtestrdquo
He sat upldquoJUST A BLOODTESTrdquo
I quietly tiptoedout of the room
At five tomidnight I foundhim in the kitchengorging on frozenpizza
ldquoSheesh Bob Donrsquot you want to nukeit firstrdquo
ldquoTherersquos no timerdquoI lovingly took his hands but he
crazily pulled away and franticallysearched through the cookie jar
ldquoWhere are the peanut buttercookiesrdquo he said
Slowly I stepped backward andwhispered ldquoImdashImdashmay have finishedthem last nightrdquo
ldquoWHATrdquo
ldquoWell I um I wantedcookiesrdquo
ldquoOh so you wantedcookies did you I willnever forgive you for thisrdquo
He dragged himself offto bed I quietly got inbed too In exactly threeminutes he startedmoaning the song fromOliver ldquoFood gloriousfoodmdashhot sausage andmustardrdquo
Less than an hour later he sneezedonce and said ldquoStarvation has caused meto get a coldrdquo
Now I donrsquot like gender stereotypingBut I take that back when it comes to acold Thatrsquos because Bob gets ldquomancoldsrdquo During his last one he threwhimself an ldquoIrsquom going to dierdquo party
I realized that the way I wasapproaching this was all wrong So Ichanged And miraculously I also foundthe cure to the common cold
ldquoYoursquoll be OKrdquo I said ldquoRight afteryour blood work wersquoll get rid of yourcold Instead of heading to your favoritediner like we planned for a lusciousomelet made with grilled apples cheddarcheese and bacon wersquoll keep you onnothing but chicken broth all dayrdquo
Suddenly he stopped sneezingldquoSweets we couldnrsquot have gone to the
diner anywayrdquo I said ldquoYoursquore obviouslytoo weak from starvation Wersquoll go theresomeday sometimemdashfar far from nowsince it will clearly take a long time foryou to recover from your horrible fastingordealrdquo
And with that he jumped out of bedand said ldquoI feel greatrdquo
After the blood work we went to therestaurant where Bob made a speedyrecovery as he reveled in mouthfuls ofglorious food
That week I wound up with amonster cold I knew Bob would get backat me for how I tricked him into gettingbetter I stayed in bedmdashwaiting
He found my grandmotherrsquos quilt inthe cupboard and placed it on metenderly snugging it under my chin
Between sneezes I said ldquoThis is theworst cold Irsquove ever had Go ahead Makefun of me I deserve itrdquo
ldquoYep you dordquo he said putting on hisjacket and getting the car keys
ldquoBob yoursquore going out when Irsquom onmy deathbedrdquo
When he came home he had a bagwith him He took out a chicken pot piemy favorite Kleenex made with aloe acopy of People magazine and a carton ofmint chocolate chip ice cream
He propped up our pillows We spentthe day together watching Murphy Brownreruns and luxuriating in thebreathtaking nearness of each other
So of course everyone loves BobThatrsquos because we all know that he is justlike thismdashsensitive lovingcompassionate and adoringmdasheven whenI donrsquot have a cold
Saralee Perel is an award-winning nationallysyndicated columnist Her new book isCracked Nuts amp Sentimental Journeys StoriesFrom a Life Out of Balance To find out morevisit wwwsaraleeperelcom or emailsperelsaraleeperelcom
18 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
50plus Senior News continues to bring important information as well asentertaining articles to the 50+ community We at On-Line Publisherswould like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the
editorial contributors of 50plus Senior News
It is through the varied interestsand considerable talents of ourcontributors and freelance writersthat such a range of informativeand entertaining content isavailable to read each monthThe pages of 50plus Senior Newsare enriched by your contributions
Mike Clark (The Way I See It)
Angelo Coniglio (The Search for Our Ancestry)
Al Goodman (Beyond the Battlefield )
Andrea Gross (Traveltizers)
John Johnston (Social Security News)
Dr Lori (Art and Antiques)
Gloria May (NurseNews)
Clyde McMillan-Gamber (The Beauty in Nature)
Jim Miller (The Savvy Senior)
Victor Parachin (Fragments of History)
Saralee Perel (Such is Life)
Dr Leonard Perry (The Green Mountain Gardener)
Ted Rickard (The Squint-Eyed Senior)
Sy Rosen (Older But Not Wiser)
Walt Sonneville (My 22 Centsrsquo Worth)
Nick Thomas (Tinseltown Talks)
Robert Wilcox (Salute to a Veteran)
Judith Zausner (Creativity Matters)
Thank YouColumnists
Such is Life
Saralee Perel
When a Man Canrsquot Have Food
Bob and Saralee at the diner
The best of Christmases and thehigh point of the feast daymarking the beginning of the
Christian era was the year I got theelectric train An electric train has a lot ofpieces And you can take the pieces apartand put them back together in your ownfashion any old way you want to
The next best part of Christmas wascousin-visiting Here the cousinsmdashalmostall male and within a couple years of myown agemdashbecame real people not justthe last or next wearer of hand-me-downldquoSunday bestrdquo
They were here in person kids I couldplay with bringing with them the cold-fresh of December into our second-floorapartment
Gift inspection was the first order ofbusiness for visiting cousins Even beforehellos it was ldquoWhad-ja-getrdquomdashall oneword Without waiting for a responsethis was followed by ldquoWhad-else-ja-getrdquo
The year of the electric train was atriumph of familial snobberyQuestioning never got past the firstldquowhad-ja-getrdquo Instantly four cousinswere on hands and knees takingeverything apart to rearrange it revisingit to anything but the drearilysymmetrical layout plotted by Lionel
There was never enough track ofcourse There never would bemdashnot forthe fledgling empire builders who werealready looking down the hall to thedining room wondering how manypieces and how many Christmases itwould take to get there
There was one other Christmas giftthat even among my cousins wouldsquash the ldquowhad-ja-getsrdquo If you got anErector Set you simply pointed at thebox
You tried not to look too superioracting as though lavish gifts were an
everyday thingwith you Youmight beinterrupted byyour auntinsisting youtry on ldquoat leastthe jacketrdquofrom theSunday outfither son hadfinallyoutgrown But the moment was stillyours
The Erector Set consisted entirely ofparts Nothing was put together in thefirst place hundreds of metal pieces steelwheels nuts and boltsmdashendlesspossibilities for both construction andeventual dismembermentmdashand theruination of hundreds of vacuumcleaners
(My Aunt Ella used to claim that theErector Set people were subsidized by theHoover people But then Aunt Ella alsoclaimed that opening an umbrellaindoors made the roof leak and onerainy spring she turned out to be rightabout that)
One year a cousin we visited got anIrish Mail This was a sidewalk vehiclethat you steered with your feet andpropelled by working a handlebar backand forth
It was really a neat machine and onceyou got the rhythm of it you could workup some real speedmdashplenty enough tobecome a pedestrian hazard and getyelled at
But the Irish Mail was expensive andthus unheard of in his neighborhood soit simply had to be ldquodorkyrdquo which meantit was soon abandoned and left in a darkcorner of the cousinrsquos basement It was agift from the other side of the family an
uncle bymarriage wholived in a swellapartmentbuilding thatdidnrsquot allowkids
There was asuper-deluxemodel of theErector Set thatactually had a
miniature steam engine with it None ofus cousins had one but there was anonly child named Arnold who lived in afirst-floor apartment down the blockwho did
The engine would have made a lot offriends for Arnold who could have usedsome help in that department since henot only had steel-rimmed glasses butwore braces too
But his mother wouldnrsquot let anybody
play with it because it was too dangerousSo we kept pushing Arnold into snowbanks or bushes for all the next year untilhe and his steam engine finally moved tothe suburbs
Eventually the cousins went separateways Some uncles became prosperousand relocated to airier neighborhoodsToday the children of the cousins andthe cousins of the cousins donrsquot evenknow one another
Which is a pity really If all thecousins chipped in we could get theextra track for the train and the ErectorSet with the miniature steam engineThen wersquod get together again and makeall those nifty things that are pictured onthe lids of the boxes
A collection of Ted Rickardrsquos family-funessays is titled Anything Worth Knowing ILearned from the Grandkids It is nowavailable in paperback on Amazoncom
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Cousins for Christmas
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Artist Shares 100 Faces 100 StoriesPhotographer Molly Kraybillrsquos
display on aging ldquoOne Hundredrdquowill be on display in the Harvest ViewGallery of Landis Homes from 430to 830 pm through Jan 15
A 2009 graduate of LancasterMennonite High School Kraybillgraduated in 2013 from EasternMennonite University inHarrisonburg Va with a degree inphotography and digitalcommunications
The ldquoart of agingrdquo took on newmeaning for Kraybill whophotographed women ages 1 to 100
for her senior art show titled ldquoOneHundredrdquo
ldquolsquoOne Hundredrsquo is an explorationof the female experience of agingrdquosays Kraybill ldquoI photographed onefemale for every age 1 through 100and asked each one the samequestion lsquoWhat do you like aboutyour agersquo
ldquoThe result is a colorful visualjourney through the wisdom painand joy that aging brings Frombraces to wrinkles from the simpledelights of being a kindergartner tothe losses of older age I have found
that age is something to be celebratedembraced and most importantlynothing to be ashamed ofrdquo
For Kraybill talking with theparticipants shed new light on aging
ldquoThey made me realize that Ishouldnrsquot be scared of the futurerdquo saidKraybill ldquoIt makes me appreciateliving in the moment
ldquoIrsquom excited to agerdquoLandis Homes is located at 1001
E Oregon Road Lititz Moreinformation is available atwwwlandishomesorg or by calling(717) 381-3550
Pumpkin ContestCelebrates Creativity
Lancaster native Molly Kraybill currently lives inWashington DC where she teaches digital art
in a public elementary school
Residents staff and localvolunteers at Garden Spot Villagerecently teamed up for the first-ever on-campus ldquoPack-A-Paloozardquoto benefit Operation ChristmasChild a project of SamaritanrsquosPurse an international Christianrelief and evangelismorganization
The group packed 120 red-and-green holiday-themedshoeboxes with school and craftsupplies toys toothbrushes andtoothpaste and other items Theboxes will be distributed to needychildren overseas
In addition to the boxespacked at Pack-A-Palooza GardenSpot Village distributed another 100boxes to individual residents forpacking Packers included a personal
note of encouragement in each boxSamaritanrsquos Purse has run
Operation Christmas Child each yearsince 1993
First place ndash The Carousel created bythe St Annersquos receptionist office
Second place ndash The Popcorn Bucket(SARC cinema) created by the first-floor
nursing staff Third place ndash The GumballMachine created by the
admissions and social work team
After the votes were compiled thewinners of the annual St AnnersquosRetirement Community pumpkin-decorating contest were announced at thecommunityrsquos annual Halloween party
The winners were
Volunteers Barbara SlowthowerShirley Fulton and Therese Hodson sortcrayons and other supplies to be packedinto shoeboxes for Operation ChristmasChild during the recent Pack-A-Palooza
event at Garden Spot Village
GSV Hosts First On-CampusPack-A-PaloozaThe Garden Spot Village holiday train
room celebrating its 10th anniversary thisyear is open to the public from 130 to 4pm on Saturdays through Dec 27
Even repeat visitors will find lots ofnew highlights on both O-gauge andHO-gauge layouts
The O-gauge layout features a hobocamp Sunoco Oil siding many detailedstructures and LED lighting A newLionel Legacy remote control systemmakes it possible to run five trains atonce
Now visitors can push a button tomove workers around a control towerand operate a sawmill with a conveyor-belt log loader
These new features are in addition toan operating freight station coal loadergas station and water tower
Visitors will also see a 15-foot earlyhandcrafted Lionel O-gauge circus train
This year club members can operatemuch of the HO-gauge display through
a computer or smart phone The displaynow features more detailed roadcrossings with crossing gates that raiseand lower with flashing lights andringing bells
Visitors will still be able to get anengineerrsquos-eye view from the engine ofone of the trains on a 55-inch wallmonitor
Garden Spot Village is located at 433S Kinzer Ave Admission is freedonations are accepted For informationand directions call (717) 355-6000
Garden Spot Village Train Clubmembers Mike Lanyon left and
Mike ldquoFitzrdquo Fitzgerald
Holiday Train Room Open to Public
because I eventually got him into ittoordquo
Leh began to study antiques learningfrom older people hersquod meet at the fleamarkets who would show him what tolook for and what wasnrsquot worth it
From there he gained an interest inblue-decorated stoneware which hefound more interesting than bottles aseach was handmade and uniquelydecorated
ldquoI learned at some point that diversityis goodrdquo he said ldquoI got into all avenuesof antiquing buying painted furnitureiron glass pottery oil paintings basketsand chinardquo
While he works full-time as asalesman estimator Leh has filled hisweekends running to different auctionsHe still loves variety but he keeps asharp eye out for his favorite blue crocks
He looks for ones with specialdecorations Tulips and other floraldesigns are most common with fruitfalling as a close second and birds as athird The rarest finds have moons catsor dogs
Leh has close to 100 crocks in hispersonal collection and said he canrsquot evenbegin to count the bottles No matterhow many he gets he keeps his findslocal
His fascination with history pushedhim to sell his home and move inSeptember to a 1798 stone house builtby Thomas Pettit the son of a countyfounder
The architecture is unparalleled Lehsaid There are seven fireplaces thickwindow boxes and original chair railsand hardwood floors through the home
The house was added to the NationalRegister of Historic Places in 1983 It isthe perfect environment for Lehrsquosnumerous treasures now displayed andincorporated into the housersquos deacutecor
ldquoI just love historyrdquo he said ldquoIt makes
perfect sense for me to have a place likethis to fill with the items I am sofascinated withrdquo
While antiques became a huge part ofLehrsquos life he slowly made it a familyaffair His father bought a home inupstate New York that was built in 1894and together they decorated it withperiod items that fit the theme of thehome
Over the years his fatherrsquos collectiongrew and he started selling things withhis son sharing a booth at a localantique mart Soon they had two boothsand eventually three The younger Lehno longer has a booth but his father stillruns one out of Easton Pa
A lot of the antiques Leh tries to sellare higher-end items that can sit too longat a local market He finds better luck
sending those to auctionsVisiting one is an experience he
saidldquoItrsquos the people itrsquos the food itrsquos
the triprdquo he said ldquoTherersquos not anauction I donrsquot go to where I donrsquot
know peoplerdquoAlthough antiquing can be expensive
it doesnrsquot have to be Leh saidHersquos bought many things for more
than $10000 including a LancasterCounty farm table he bought thissummer
But there are a variety of levels atwhich people can get involved headded
Every year he goes to the BaltimoreBottle Show where he sees many kidsgetting started at the same age he didSome of them walk in with $5 and leavewith 10 bottles ready to start acollection they can build on
Many of them can even specialize incertain bottles such as medicine bottlesor soda and beer bottles
ldquoMy problem was I specialized ineverythingrdquo he said laughing
Leh also finds value not necessarily inthe expensive items but in the ones thatare the most unusual
ldquoWhat they were wherever they camefrom what they were used formdashthosestories are what interest merdquo Leh said
Early Pennsylvania settlers brought alittle bit of nature into their own homeshe said painting furniture pottery andother decorations
ldquoThose are some of my favoriteitemsrdquo he said ldquoAt one point they wereall close to someonersquos heart And I liketo think I can appreciate them nowrdquo
Please note submissions must be received bythe 10th of the month prior to insertion
Submissions will be included as space permits
For more information or to submit your happenings email Megan Joyce at mjoyceonlinepubcom or mail to
50plus Senior NewsMegan Joyce
3912 Abel Drive Columbia PA 17512
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TREASURE from page 1
Some of Lehrsquos antique bottlecollection including figural
bitters bottles historical flasksand early medicine bottles
Back row from left Gaudy Dutch cup andplate Rabbitware plate Leeds plate Centerfrom left eagle butter print pewter master
salt seated Redware dog and cow butter print
Leh acquired this local farm table(circa 1820) in summer 2014
22 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
Lancaster County
Calendar of EventsCocalico Senior Association ndash (717) 336-7489Dec 12 10 am ndash Music with Sandy HeiseyDec 18 10 am ndash Compass Mark Program on ProvisionsDec 24 9 am ndash Christmas Party
Columbia Senior Center ndash (717) 684-4850Dec 3 1015 am ndash Christmas BingoDec 11 10 am ndash Christmas Special Quarryville
Presbyterian SingersDec 30 1015 am ndash New Yearrsquos Eve Party and Luncheon
Elizabethtown Area Senior Center ndash (717) 367-7984 Dec 4 10 am ndash Radio City Christmas Show VideoDec 10 10 am ndash Bingo Buddies with PreschoolDec 15 1030 am ndash Christmas Activity and Craft
Lancaster House North Happy Hearts Club SeniorCenter ndash (717) 299-1278Tuesdays 1 pm ndash Varied ActivitiesThursdays noon ndash Pinochle
Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center ndash (717) 299-3943Dec 10 930 am ndash Haircuts and ManicuresDec 12 930 am ndash Holiday Music with InstrumentsDec 24 930 am ndash Holiday Program with Santa Claus
Lancaster Rec Senior Center ndash (717) 392-2115 ext 147Dec 12 915 am ndash Benefits of POADec 18 9 am ndash Christmas PartyDec 24 1030 am ndash Baking and Decorating Christmas
Cookies
Lititz Senior Center ndash (717) 626-2800Dec 3 10 am ndash Ice Cream Social with Lancashire HallDec 10 10 am ndash Children from Owl Hill Learning
Center VisitDec 24 10 am ndash Christmas Party and Music
Luis Munoz Marin Senior Center ndash (717) 295-7989Dec 9 10 am ndash Memory Box ProjectDec 11 10 am ndash Crafty Gift Ideas for GrandchildrenDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party
Millersville Senior Center ndash (717) 871-9600Mondays and Fridays 9 am ndash Healthy Steps in Motion
ExerciseDec 19 10 am ndash Cookie ExchangeDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Music with Penn Manor Chorus
Next Gen Senior Center ndash (717) 786-4770Dec 8 930 am ndash Holiday Craft CenterpiecesDec 18 1015 am ndash Smith Middle School SingersDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party
Rodney Park Happy Hearts Club Senior Center ndash(717) 393-7786 Tuesdays noon ndash Pinochle Wednesdays 1 pm ndash Varied Activities Thursdays noon ndash Bingo
Community Programs Free and open to the public
Support Groups Free and open to the public
Dec 3 7 to 815 pmAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupWillow Lakes Outpatient Center212 Willow Valley Lakes Drive Willow Street(717) 464-9365
Dec 8 10 to 11 amAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6076jmortongardenspotvillageorg
Dec 18 noonBrain Tumor Support GroupLancaster General Health Campus Wellness Center2100 Harrisburg Pike Lancaster(717) 626-2894
Dec 22 2 to 3 pmParkinsonrsquos Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6259jshaffergardenspotvillageorg
Dec 24 6 to 8 pmEpilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania SupportGroupLancaster General HospitalStager Room 5555 N Duke St Lancaster(800) 887-7165 ext 104
Saturdays in December 130 to 4 pmTrain Room Holiday Open HouseGarden Spot Village Train Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6000
Dec 1 6 pmRed Rose Singles MeetingHossrsquos Steak amp Sea House100 W Airport Road Lititz(717) 406-6098
Dec 7 3 pmPublic Singing of Handelrsquos MessiahGrace Lutheran Church517 N Queen St Lancaster(717) 397-2748
Dec 14 9 am to 3 pmPennsylvania Music ExpoContinental Inn2285 Lincoln Highway EastLancaster(717) 898-1246wwwrecordcollectorsorg
Dec 19 6 to 9 pmMusic FridaysDowntown Lancaster (717) 341-0028
Senior Center Activities
Library Programs
Lititz Public Library 651 Kissel Hill Road Lititz (717) 626-2255Dec 3 630 pm ndash Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster CountyDec 8 130 to 330 pm Dec 16 6 to 8 pm ndash Scrabble Meet-UpsDec 16 11 am ndash Reel Talk for Everyone The Pianist
If you have an eventyou would like to includeplease email information to mjoyceonlinepubcom for
consideration
Winter is Coming hellipBefore the weather gets too
cold you should protect yourhouse and family from theelements
Here are some essential areas tocheck
Roofbull Look for missing shinglescracked flashing and brokenoverhanging tree limbs
bull Check the chimney for mortardeterioration and loose bricksInspect the underside of the rooffrom the attic for signs of leakage
Exteriorbull Check the foundation for cracksin the concrete or low spots in thesoil where water can accumulateagainst the foundation
bull Examine the caulking in the
siding and around the windowand door trims
Heat
bull Turn on the heating system andensure that the heat is beingdelivered to all outlets
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SONG from page 17
developing and refining ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo over several weeks and thenput it away
More than a year later in April 1941Berlin and film director Mark Sandrichwere working on a new movie HolidayInn when Berlin realized it would be theperfect forum for his Christmas song
On the Paramount Studios set wasWalter Scharf a staff music arrangerassigned to Berlin His task was to turnBerlinrsquos tunes into full-fledged orchestralnumbers
Scharf remembers Berlin tapping outldquoWhite Christmasrdquo on a piano Berlin
only had two years of formal schoolingand never learned to read or write musicScharf recalls Berlinrsquos first performance asa ldquovery roughrdquo rendition
Bing Crosby who overheard Berlinplaying the piece was not impressedCrosby a devout Catholic wantedldquoWhite Christmasrdquo removed from thefilm because he thought it would furthersecularize Christmas which he felt shouldbe a religious season
It was Scharf who eased Crosbyrsquosconcern telling the singer he thoughtldquoWhite Christmasrdquo would turn out wellReportedly Crosby rolled his eyes saying
ldquoI hope sordquoHoliday Inn opened in New York on
Aug 4 1942 It featured Bing Crosby asa singer and Fred Astaire as a dancerWhile Berlin was ecstatic andenthusiastic the reviewers barely noticedor mentioned the production
Before long however the song ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo was becoming a hit Themovie won an Oscar for Best Song in1943 and was also nominated for BestScoring of a Musical Picture and BestOriginal Story
Because the country was in the darkestdays of World War II many welcomed
this sentimental reminder of home As aresult Crosbyrsquos recording of ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo has sold more than 30 millionrecords
Crosby was amazed at the publicresponse to the song As a member of theUSOrsquos traveling ensemble he was askedby troops serving in World War II to singldquoWhite Christmasrdquo no matter what timeof year it was
More than 150 different performerswho run the entire musical gamut haverecorded this piece Crosbyrsquos version alonewas listed as the all-time top single by TheGuinness Book of World Records
asset to the giftedSuper achievers frequently are driven
to succeed to escape their ldquoBlack Dogrdquo asWinston Churchill described his owndark moods Those who have beenafflicted with psychiatric maladies includeAbraham Lincoln Sir Isaac NewtonNoah Webster Samuel Johnson Ludwigvan Beethoven Charles Darwin ErnestHemingway Walt Whitman Edgar AllanPoe and Herman Melville
If todayrsquos medications had sedatedtheir psyches would they have been lessdriven to achieve
Crossword puzzles have long served asa choice for those who seek mentalstimulation Now the trend is towardcomputer games AARP has free gameson their website wwwaarporg
For Einstein theorizing may havebeen his equivalent of a computer gameBut he benefited also by playing theviolin to exercise his brain
In 1890 William James in his ThePrinciples of Psychology theorized thatldquoorganic matter especially nerve tissueseems endowed with a very extraordinarydegree of plasticityrdquo
For 50 years that hypothesis wasignored The conventional scientificwisdom held that the brain cannot createneural growth its structure is immutable
Neuroscientists now know throughresearch of neuroplasticity that the brainis capable throughout a lifetime ofstrengthening and creating neuralconnections adapting and reorganizingfollowing injury illness or behavioralalterations
Experiment with ways in which youcan be the gatekeeper of your brainrsquosrehabilitation What is your choice
computer games violin lessons bridgechess painting portraits or landscapes ormaybe crossword puzzles
As with the selection of anantidepressant medication we may haveto try several to find which works bestfor usWalt Sonneville a retired market-researchanalyst is the author of My 22 Centsrsquo WorthThe Higher-Valued Opinion of a SeniorCitizen and A Musing Moment MeditativeEssays on Life and Learning books ofpersonal-opinion essays free of partisan andsectarian viewpoints Contact him atwaltsonnevilleverizonnet
MIND from page 14
24 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
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Do you know a 50+ volunteer who gives selflessly to others Tell us what makes him or her
so special and we will consider them for 50plus Senior Newsrsquo Volunteer Spotlight
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The NationalAssociation of Watch ampClock Collectorsrsquo(NAWCC) Watch ampClock Museum and theLibrary amp ResearchCenter named Mariettaresident GregoryGerhart Volunteer of theYear Recently Gerhartreceived an award for hisgenerous contribution oftime
Gerhartrsquos uncle a member of theNAWCC introduced him to theassociation more than 40 years agoGerhart has been a member for manyyears and after he retired from theKellogg Company he decided topursue his interest in the NAWCC byvolunteering at the museum
He regularly enjoys greetingworldwide members and visitors
guiding group tours andtaking on various museumgallery projects Gerhartrsquospositive experience nowincludes serving as a part-time gallery attendant
ldquoGreg took it uponhimself to makeimprovements in themuseumrsquos lighting byusing his technicalexperience in rebuildingthe museumrsquos display case
lighting unitsrdquo said Noel Poiriermuseum director
ldquoWith funds from a donor andsupport from the unitsrsquo manufacturerGreg was able to singlehandedlyimprove the experience of ourmuseum visitors by ensuring that theobjects on display are adequatelylighted It simply wouldnrsquot have beenpossible without himrdquo
Greg Gerhart
NAWCC Names Volunteer of the Year
RSVP of the CapitalRegion has named TanyaWest as the LancasterCounty Volunteer of theMonth for December
West has beenvolunteering withLancaster Countyorganizations sinceshortly after movingfrom Erie in the 1960sShe averages 500volunteer hours per year with manyyears significantly higher
West is the epitome ofvolunteerism as a way of life In thepast she served as a volunteer boardmember and officer of a dozennonprofit organizations ranging fromGirl Scouts to 4-H and from brain-injured children to the disabled
West continues to demonstrate hercommitment with eight different
Lancaster Countycommunity organizationsShe currently serves on theboards of Mental HealthAmerica and ContactLancaster Helpline
In addition shevolunteers with Kiwanisand Community ActionProgramrsquos povertysimulationsTanya West is great
example of volunteer service inLancaster County
For information on volunteeropportunities or to submit the name of avolunteer for future recognition emaillancasterrsvpcapregorg or call RSVPrsquosLancaster County office at (717) 847-1539 or the statewide Senior Corps ofPennsylvania hotline toll-free at (800)870-2616
Tanya West
West Chosen as Volunteer of the Month
16 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
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Seniors and baby boomers filled the Spooky NookSports complex in Manheim for the 18th annualLancaster County 50plus EXPO in November
The event co-hosted by OLP EvENtS and theLancaster County Office of Aging allowed visitors togather information on a variety of topics enjoyentertainment and attend informative sessions
As attendees gathered for this free one-day eventthey connected with exhibitors there to discuss homeimprovement health and wellness finances retirementcommunities funeral preplanning and more
ldquoI think the best thing about the EXPO at SpookyNook is the visibilityrdquo said Jenny Flamm a MessiahLifeways at Mount Joy County Homes representativeldquoLots of folks stopping to talk and have conversationand even if theyrsquore not particularly ready to make themove today or even tomorrow it will still be in theirmemoryrdquo
The 2014 Lancaster County 50plus EXPO featured aspecial focus on aging in place reflecting most boomersrsquoand seniorsrsquo wishes to age safely and comfortably intheir homes for as long as possible
United Disabilities Services presented a large displayof products available to help adults age in place such aswalk-in bathtubs and showers handrails scooters stairlifts and more
Alison Sprankle BS CMC and Lori BrenizerSmith CTRS MHAED of Good News Consultingpresented seminars on dementia care Listeners learnedwhat to expect as the disease progresses and how tocommunicate more effectively with the afflicted
Free health screenings also assisted guests in
evaluating their stroke risk balance BMI and hearing ldquo[The EXPO] gives the chance for people to ask a
question they may not ask by just coming andknocking on your doorrdquo said Ed Kurek of The GroffsFamily Funeral Home ldquoPeople are willing to ask hereon a one-on-one basis You can then talk to them andgive them some options and I think thatrsquos one goodreason to be hererdquo
As the day continued the crowd grew even larger ldquoI was really surprised at the turnoutrdquo Kurek added
ldquoI wasnrsquot expecting as many [visitors] as there wererdquoOne of those many visitors was Dottie Nikolaus of
Lancaster city who was no stranger to the 50plus EXPO ldquoIrsquove been here before and I really enjoy it I like the
variety of areas such as travel home repair and eventhe end-of-life servicesrdquo she said ldquoThe entertainmentthis year has been excellent toordquo
It was standing-room only when the dayrsquosentertainment kicked off at 10 am The Dutch AppleDinner Theatre performed select songs from theirfinishing 2014 show season and previewed numbersfrom their upcoming 2015 shows including Mid-LifeThe Crisis Continues Les Miseacuterables and Rogers andHammersteinrsquos Oklahoma
Guests enjoyed the vintage- and modern-era Lioneltrain sets that were on display thanks to CoolTrains Infull operation during the course of the EXPO thedisplay comprised three operating tracks eachshowcasing their own train as well as a miniature trainstation gas station convenience stores and tiny carsand trucks
Jerry Mitchell education and outreach specialistfrom the Office of Attorney General used acombination of video presentation and lecture to share
his knowledge on senior scams and how best to protectyour identity and assets from fraudulent activity
Stauffers of Kissel Hill Greenhouse Manager JayUlrich hosted a container-gardening demonstrationUlrich used a mix of annuals and perennials andshowed how to combine textures and colors to create aperfect focal point or accent
Chris Poje 2010 Pa StatE SENiOr idOL winnerserenaded the crowd with renditions of Sinatra andother musical artists from throughout the decades Histake on Lee Greenwoodrsquos ldquoGod Bless the USArdquo gotthe audience to its feet and singing with patriotic pride
That patriotism carried over at the Keystone MilitaryFamilies booth where EXPO attendees donated itemsor cash toward the nonprofitrsquos Stockings for Soldierscollection Each year KMF sends care packages andChristmas stockings to American soldiers serving athome and abroad
Back on stage 2012 Pa StatE SENiOr idOL winnerVickie Kissinger wooed the crowd with a set of smoothand powerful performances
Matt Macis a charismatic song-and-dance performerand a headliner in his own right presented familiartunes from Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Sinatraand other musical greats
Other fun features of the day were the new puttingcontestmdashthe winner took home $100 cashmdashand thefree salon services offered in the Pamper U ZoneGuests paused in their way around the EXPO floor totake advantage of a free haircut manicure or minimassage
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What do Bing Crosby ElvisPresley Martina McBrideAlvin and the Chipmunks
The Beach Boys Patty Loveless TheOsmonds Perry Como and TheMormon Tabernacle Choir have incommon
The answer They have all sung andrecorded the song ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo
ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo is in fact theworldrsquos most popular Christmas songhaving sold more than 125000000copies It has been recorded in DutchYiddish Japanese and even Swahili
Written by Irving Berlin ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo is a fascinating footnote inAmerican cultural history A Jewishsongwriter wrote a universal bestsellingsong about a day celebrating the birth ofChristianityrsquos founder
Also unusual is the fact that IrvingBerlin did not like the Christmas holidayThat time of year brought back memories
of the tragic death of his infant sonIrving Berlin Jr in December 1928
Berlinrsquos inspiration may have comefrom his being a lonely andnostalgic northeasterntransplant caught in LosAngeles during the holidayseason There the palmtrees and summerliketemperatures in Decembermade him yearn for hismore familiar winter coldweather and snow
Berlinrsquos song originally began with thisintroductory verse
The sun is shiningThe grass is greenThe orange and palm trees swayTherersquos never been such a dayIn Beverly Hills LABut itrsquos December the 24thAnd Irsquom longing to be up north hellip
And then follows the line known andsung all around the planet everyDecember ldquoIrsquom dreaming of a white
Christmas helliprdquo Berlinrsquos labors over this
song took placethroughout a night inJanuary 1940 Whencompleted Berlin wasexcited about his creationdescribing it as a ldquoroundrdquosong his term for thoserare tunes that seemed to
flow from him effortlessly and seamlessly ldquoWe working composers all too often
in the interest of expediency sharpen ourpencils get out that square sheet of paperand become too slickrdquo he later explainedldquoThose forced efforts are lsquosquarersquo songsBut sometimes a song is natural We maystart it to order for a specific scene orshow but our subconscious beings go towork and the song is just thererdquo
On a Monday morning when hecompleted ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo Berlinrushed to his office proclaiming toHelmy Kresa his transcriber ldquoI want youto take down a song I wrote over theweekend Not only is it the best song Iever wrote itrsquos the best song anybody everwroterdquo
Initially skeptical Kresa wrote downthe notes as Berlin sitting at a pianobegan to play the song While Kresalistened and transcribed his skepticismevaporated
ldquoAs he started to sing I knew rightaway that the way he juxtaposed thewarmth of Southern California with thecold snow would make it a hitrdquo Kresarecalled ldquoand when he sang the chorus Iknew it really was the greatest song everwritten I was as thrilled as he wasrdquo
The duo continued working
The Worldrsquos Most Popular Christmas Song
Fragments of History
Victor Parachin
please see SONG page 23
When readers meet me theynever want to talk to meInstead they excitedly look
all around for my husband sayingldquoWherersquos Bobrdquo
Everyone loves Bob But they feelsorry for him because I often make himlook like a doofus (which he is) in mycolumns They look at him with pity andsay ldquoYoursquore such a good sportrdquo
Well Irsquom here to tell you Bob adoresit when I write about him When I donrsquotinclude him hersquoll ask ldquoWhat about merdquowith an insanely disappointed look onhis face
Having said all that last week he hadto fast for routine blood work whichmeant no food after midnight No bigdeal right
Early that evening he was face downon the couch I knelt down andmassaged his shoulders
ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo I saidEver so slowly he raised his head
ldquoDonrsquot you remember the medicalprocedure Irsquom about to getrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not anoperation sweetsItrsquos just a bloodtestrdquo
He sat upldquoJUST A BLOODTESTrdquo
I quietly tiptoedout of the room
At five tomidnight I foundhim in the kitchengorging on frozenpizza
ldquoSheesh Bob Donrsquot you want to nukeit firstrdquo
ldquoTherersquos no timerdquoI lovingly took his hands but he
crazily pulled away and franticallysearched through the cookie jar
ldquoWhere are the peanut buttercookiesrdquo he said
Slowly I stepped backward andwhispered ldquoImdashImdashmay have finishedthem last nightrdquo
ldquoWHATrdquo
ldquoWell I um I wantedcookiesrdquo
ldquoOh so you wantedcookies did you I willnever forgive you for thisrdquo
He dragged himself offto bed I quietly got inbed too In exactly threeminutes he startedmoaning the song fromOliver ldquoFood gloriousfoodmdashhot sausage andmustardrdquo
Less than an hour later he sneezedonce and said ldquoStarvation has caused meto get a coldrdquo
Now I donrsquot like gender stereotypingBut I take that back when it comes to acold Thatrsquos because Bob gets ldquomancoldsrdquo During his last one he threwhimself an ldquoIrsquom going to dierdquo party
I realized that the way I wasapproaching this was all wrong So Ichanged And miraculously I also foundthe cure to the common cold
ldquoYoursquoll be OKrdquo I said ldquoRight afteryour blood work wersquoll get rid of yourcold Instead of heading to your favoritediner like we planned for a lusciousomelet made with grilled apples cheddarcheese and bacon wersquoll keep you onnothing but chicken broth all dayrdquo
Suddenly he stopped sneezingldquoSweets we couldnrsquot have gone to the
diner anywayrdquo I said ldquoYoursquore obviouslytoo weak from starvation Wersquoll go theresomeday sometimemdashfar far from nowsince it will clearly take a long time foryou to recover from your horrible fastingordealrdquo
And with that he jumped out of bedand said ldquoI feel greatrdquo
After the blood work we went to therestaurant where Bob made a speedyrecovery as he reveled in mouthfuls ofglorious food
That week I wound up with amonster cold I knew Bob would get backat me for how I tricked him into gettingbetter I stayed in bedmdashwaiting
He found my grandmotherrsquos quilt inthe cupboard and placed it on metenderly snugging it under my chin
Between sneezes I said ldquoThis is theworst cold Irsquove ever had Go ahead Makefun of me I deserve itrdquo
ldquoYep you dordquo he said putting on hisjacket and getting the car keys
ldquoBob yoursquore going out when Irsquom onmy deathbedrdquo
When he came home he had a bagwith him He took out a chicken pot piemy favorite Kleenex made with aloe acopy of People magazine and a carton ofmint chocolate chip ice cream
He propped up our pillows We spentthe day together watching Murphy Brownreruns and luxuriating in thebreathtaking nearness of each other
So of course everyone loves BobThatrsquos because we all know that he is justlike thismdashsensitive lovingcompassionate and adoringmdasheven whenI donrsquot have a cold
Saralee Perel is an award-winning nationallysyndicated columnist Her new book isCracked Nuts amp Sentimental Journeys StoriesFrom a Life Out of Balance To find out morevisit wwwsaraleeperelcom or emailsperelsaraleeperelcom
18 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
50plus Senior News continues to bring important information as well asentertaining articles to the 50+ community We at On-Line Publisherswould like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the
editorial contributors of 50plus Senior News
It is through the varied interestsand considerable talents of ourcontributors and freelance writersthat such a range of informativeand entertaining content isavailable to read each monthThe pages of 50plus Senior Newsare enriched by your contributions
Mike Clark (The Way I See It)
Angelo Coniglio (The Search for Our Ancestry)
Al Goodman (Beyond the Battlefield )
Andrea Gross (Traveltizers)
John Johnston (Social Security News)
Dr Lori (Art and Antiques)
Gloria May (NurseNews)
Clyde McMillan-Gamber (The Beauty in Nature)
Jim Miller (The Savvy Senior)
Victor Parachin (Fragments of History)
Saralee Perel (Such is Life)
Dr Leonard Perry (The Green Mountain Gardener)
Ted Rickard (The Squint-Eyed Senior)
Sy Rosen (Older But Not Wiser)
Walt Sonneville (My 22 Centsrsquo Worth)
Nick Thomas (Tinseltown Talks)
Robert Wilcox (Salute to a Veteran)
Judith Zausner (Creativity Matters)
Thank YouColumnists
Such is Life
Saralee Perel
When a Man Canrsquot Have Food
Bob and Saralee at the diner
The best of Christmases and thehigh point of the feast daymarking the beginning of the
Christian era was the year I got theelectric train An electric train has a lot ofpieces And you can take the pieces apartand put them back together in your ownfashion any old way you want to
The next best part of Christmas wascousin-visiting Here the cousinsmdashalmostall male and within a couple years of myown agemdashbecame real people not justthe last or next wearer of hand-me-downldquoSunday bestrdquo
They were here in person kids I couldplay with bringing with them the cold-fresh of December into our second-floorapartment
Gift inspection was the first order ofbusiness for visiting cousins Even beforehellos it was ldquoWhad-ja-getrdquomdashall oneword Without waiting for a responsethis was followed by ldquoWhad-else-ja-getrdquo
The year of the electric train was atriumph of familial snobberyQuestioning never got past the firstldquowhad-ja-getrdquo Instantly four cousinswere on hands and knees takingeverything apart to rearrange it revisingit to anything but the drearilysymmetrical layout plotted by Lionel
There was never enough track ofcourse There never would bemdashnot forthe fledgling empire builders who werealready looking down the hall to thedining room wondering how manypieces and how many Christmases itwould take to get there
There was one other Christmas giftthat even among my cousins wouldsquash the ldquowhad-ja-getsrdquo If you got anErector Set you simply pointed at thebox
You tried not to look too superioracting as though lavish gifts were an
everyday thingwith you Youmight beinterrupted byyour auntinsisting youtry on ldquoat leastthe jacketrdquofrom theSunday outfither son hadfinallyoutgrown But the moment was stillyours
The Erector Set consisted entirely ofparts Nothing was put together in thefirst place hundreds of metal pieces steelwheels nuts and boltsmdashendlesspossibilities for both construction andeventual dismembermentmdashand theruination of hundreds of vacuumcleaners
(My Aunt Ella used to claim that theErector Set people were subsidized by theHoover people But then Aunt Ella alsoclaimed that opening an umbrellaindoors made the roof leak and onerainy spring she turned out to be rightabout that)
One year a cousin we visited got anIrish Mail This was a sidewalk vehiclethat you steered with your feet andpropelled by working a handlebar backand forth
It was really a neat machine and onceyou got the rhythm of it you could workup some real speedmdashplenty enough tobecome a pedestrian hazard and getyelled at
But the Irish Mail was expensive andthus unheard of in his neighborhood soit simply had to be ldquodorkyrdquo which meantit was soon abandoned and left in a darkcorner of the cousinrsquos basement It was agift from the other side of the family an
uncle bymarriage wholived in a swellapartmentbuilding thatdidnrsquot allowkids
There was asuper-deluxemodel of theErector Set thatactually had a
miniature steam engine with it None ofus cousins had one but there was anonly child named Arnold who lived in afirst-floor apartment down the blockwho did
The engine would have made a lot offriends for Arnold who could have usedsome help in that department since henot only had steel-rimmed glasses butwore braces too
But his mother wouldnrsquot let anybody
play with it because it was too dangerousSo we kept pushing Arnold into snowbanks or bushes for all the next year untilhe and his steam engine finally moved tothe suburbs
Eventually the cousins went separateways Some uncles became prosperousand relocated to airier neighborhoodsToday the children of the cousins andthe cousins of the cousins donrsquot evenknow one another
Which is a pity really If all thecousins chipped in we could get theextra track for the train and the ErectorSet with the miniature steam engineThen wersquod get together again and makeall those nifty things that are pictured onthe lids of the boxes
A collection of Ted Rickardrsquos family-funessays is titled Anything Worth Knowing ILearned from the Grandkids It is nowavailable in paperback on Amazoncom
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Artist Shares 100 Faces 100 StoriesPhotographer Molly Kraybillrsquos
display on aging ldquoOne Hundredrdquowill be on display in the Harvest ViewGallery of Landis Homes from 430to 830 pm through Jan 15
A 2009 graduate of LancasterMennonite High School Kraybillgraduated in 2013 from EasternMennonite University inHarrisonburg Va with a degree inphotography and digitalcommunications
The ldquoart of agingrdquo took on newmeaning for Kraybill whophotographed women ages 1 to 100
for her senior art show titled ldquoOneHundredrdquo
ldquolsquoOne Hundredrsquo is an explorationof the female experience of agingrdquosays Kraybill ldquoI photographed onefemale for every age 1 through 100and asked each one the samequestion lsquoWhat do you like aboutyour agersquo
ldquoThe result is a colorful visualjourney through the wisdom painand joy that aging brings Frombraces to wrinkles from the simpledelights of being a kindergartner tothe losses of older age I have found
that age is something to be celebratedembraced and most importantlynothing to be ashamed ofrdquo
For Kraybill talking with theparticipants shed new light on aging
ldquoThey made me realize that Ishouldnrsquot be scared of the futurerdquo saidKraybill ldquoIt makes me appreciateliving in the moment
ldquoIrsquom excited to agerdquoLandis Homes is located at 1001
E Oregon Road Lititz Moreinformation is available atwwwlandishomesorg or by calling(717) 381-3550
Pumpkin ContestCelebrates Creativity
Lancaster native Molly Kraybill currently lives inWashington DC where she teaches digital art
in a public elementary school
Residents staff and localvolunteers at Garden Spot Villagerecently teamed up for the first-ever on-campus ldquoPack-A-Paloozardquoto benefit Operation ChristmasChild a project of SamaritanrsquosPurse an international Christianrelief and evangelismorganization
The group packed 120 red-and-green holiday-themedshoeboxes with school and craftsupplies toys toothbrushes andtoothpaste and other items Theboxes will be distributed to needychildren overseas
In addition to the boxespacked at Pack-A-Palooza GardenSpot Village distributed another 100boxes to individual residents forpacking Packers included a personal
note of encouragement in each boxSamaritanrsquos Purse has run
Operation Christmas Child each yearsince 1993
First place ndash The Carousel created bythe St Annersquos receptionist office
Second place ndash The Popcorn Bucket(SARC cinema) created by the first-floor
nursing staff Third place ndash The GumballMachine created by the
admissions and social work team
After the votes were compiled thewinners of the annual St AnnersquosRetirement Community pumpkin-decorating contest were announced at thecommunityrsquos annual Halloween party
The winners were
Volunteers Barbara SlowthowerShirley Fulton and Therese Hodson sortcrayons and other supplies to be packedinto shoeboxes for Operation ChristmasChild during the recent Pack-A-Palooza
event at Garden Spot Village
GSV Hosts First On-CampusPack-A-PaloozaThe Garden Spot Village holiday train
room celebrating its 10th anniversary thisyear is open to the public from 130 to 4pm on Saturdays through Dec 27
Even repeat visitors will find lots ofnew highlights on both O-gauge andHO-gauge layouts
The O-gauge layout features a hobocamp Sunoco Oil siding many detailedstructures and LED lighting A newLionel Legacy remote control systemmakes it possible to run five trains atonce
Now visitors can push a button tomove workers around a control towerand operate a sawmill with a conveyor-belt log loader
These new features are in addition toan operating freight station coal loadergas station and water tower
Visitors will also see a 15-foot earlyhandcrafted Lionel O-gauge circus train
This year club members can operatemuch of the HO-gauge display through
a computer or smart phone The displaynow features more detailed roadcrossings with crossing gates that raiseand lower with flashing lights andringing bells
Visitors will still be able to get anengineerrsquos-eye view from the engine ofone of the trains on a 55-inch wallmonitor
Garden Spot Village is located at 433S Kinzer Ave Admission is freedonations are accepted For informationand directions call (717) 355-6000
Garden Spot Village Train Clubmembers Mike Lanyon left and
Mike ldquoFitzrdquo Fitzgerald
Holiday Train Room Open to Public
because I eventually got him into ittoordquo
Leh began to study antiques learningfrom older people hersquod meet at the fleamarkets who would show him what tolook for and what wasnrsquot worth it
From there he gained an interest inblue-decorated stoneware which hefound more interesting than bottles aseach was handmade and uniquelydecorated
ldquoI learned at some point that diversityis goodrdquo he said ldquoI got into all avenuesof antiquing buying painted furnitureiron glass pottery oil paintings basketsand chinardquo
While he works full-time as asalesman estimator Leh has filled hisweekends running to different auctionsHe still loves variety but he keeps asharp eye out for his favorite blue crocks
He looks for ones with specialdecorations Tulips and other floraldesigns are most common with fruitfalling as a close second and birds as athird The rarest finds have moons catsor dogs
Leh has close to 100 crocks in hispersonal collection and said he canrsquot evenbegin to count the bottles No matterhow many he gets he keeps his findslocal
His fascination with history pushedhim to sell his home and move inSeptember to a 1798 stone house builtby Thomas Pettit the son of a countyfounder
The architecture is unparalleled Lehsaid There are seven fireplaces thickwindow boxes and original chair railsand hardwood floors through the home
The house was added to the NationalRegister of Historic Places in 1983 It isthe perfect environment for Lehrsquosnumerous treasures now displayed andincorporated into the housersquos deacutecor
ldquoI just love historyrdquo he said ldquoIt makes
perfect sense for me to have a place likethis to fill with the items I am sofascinated withrdquo
While antiques became a huge part ofLehrsquos life he slowly made it a familyaffair His father bought a home inupstate New York that was built in 1894and together they decorated it withperiod items that fit the theme of thehome
Over the years his fatherrsquos collectiongrew and he started selling things withhis son sharing a booth at a localantique mart Soon they had two boothsand eventually three The younger Lehno longer has a booth but his father stillruns one out of Easton Pa
A lot of the antiques Leh tries to sellare higher-end items that can sit too longat a local market He finds better luck
sending those to auctionsVisiting one is an experience he
saidldquoItrsquos the people itrsquos the food itrsquos
the triprdquo he said ldquoTherersquos not anauction I donrsquot go to where I donrsquot
know peoplerdquoAlthough antiquing can be expensive
it doesnrsquot have to be Leh saidHersquos bought many things for more
than $10000 including a LancasterCounty farm table he bought thissummer
But there are a variety of levels atwhich people can get involved headded
Every year he goes to the BaltimoreBottle Show where he sees many kidsgetting started at the same age he didSome of them walk in with $5 and leavewith 10 bottles ready to start acollection they can build on
Many of them can even specialize incertain bottles such as medicine bottlesor soda and beer bottles
ldquoMy problem was I specialized ineverythingrdquo he said laughing
Leh also finds value not necessarily inthe expensive items but in the ones thatare the most unusual
ldquoWhat they were wherever they camefrom what they were used formdashthosestories are what interest merdquo Leh said
Early Pennsylvania settlers brought alittle bit of nature into their own homeshe said painting furniture pottery andother decorations
ldquoThose are some of my favoriteitemsrdquo he said ldquoAt one point they wereall close to someonersquos heart And I liketo think I can appreciate them nowrdquo
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Submissions will be included as space permits
For more information or to submit your happenings email Megan Joyce at mjoyceonlinepubcom or mail to
50plus Senior NewsMegan Joyce
3912 Abel Drive Columbia PA 17512
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TREASURE from page 1
Some of Lehrsquos antique bottlecollection including figural
bitters bottles historical flasksand early medicine bottles
Back row from left Gaudy Dutch cup andplate Rabbitware plate Leeds plate Centerfrom left eagle butter print pewter master
salt seated Redware dog and cow butter print
Leh acquired this local farm table(circa 1820) in summer 2014
22 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
Lancaster County
Calendar of EventsCocalico Senior Association ndash (717) 336-7489Dec 12 10 am ndash Music with Sandy HeiseyDec 18 10 am ndash Compass Mark Program on ProvisionsDec 24 9 am ndash Christmas Party
Columbia Senior Center ndash (717) 684-4850Dec 3 1015 am ndash Christmas BingoDec 11 10 am ndash Christmas Special Quarryville
Presbyterian SingersDec 30 1015 am ndash New Yearrsquos Eve Party and Luncheon
Elizabethtown Area Senior Center ndash (717) 367-7984 Dec 4 10 am ndash Radio City Christmas Show VideoDec 10 10 am ndash Bingo Buddies with PreschoolDec 15 1030 am ndash Christmas Activity and Craft
Lancaster House North Happy Hearts Club SeniorCenter ndash (717) 299-1278Tuesdays 1 pm ndash Varied ActivitiesThursdays noon ndash Pinochle
Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center ndash (717) 299-3943Dec 10 930 am ndash Haircuts and ManicuresDec 12 930 am ndash Holiday Music with InstrumentsDec 24 930 am ndash Holiday Program with Santa Claus
Lancaster Rec Senior Center ndash (717) 392-2115 ext 147Dec 12 915 am ndash Benefits of POADec 18 9 am ndash Christmas PartyDec 24 1030 am ndash Baking and Decorating Christmas
Cookies
Lititz Senior Center ndash (717) 626-2800Dec 3 10 am ndash Ice Cream Social with Lancashire HallDec 10 10 am ndash Children from Owl Hill Learning
Center VisitDec 24 10 am ndash Christmas Party and Music
Luis Munoz Marin Senior Center ndash (717) 295-7989Dec 9 10 am ndash Memory Box ProjectDec 11 10 am ndash Crafty Gift Ideas for GrandchildrenDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party
Millersville Senior Center ndash (717) 871-9600Mondays and Fridays 9 am ndash Healthy Steps in Motion
ExerciseDec 19 10 am ndash Cookie ExchangeDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Music with Penn Manor Chorus
Next Gen Senior Center ndash (717) 786-4770Dec 8 930 am ndash Holiday Craft CenterpiecesDec 18 1015 am ndash Smith Middle School SingersDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party
Rodney Park Happy Hearts Club Senior Center ndash(717) 393-7786 Tuesdays noon ndash Pinochle Wednesdays 1 pm ndash Varied Activities Thursdays noon ndash Bingo
Community Programs Free and open to the public
Support Groups Free and open to the public
Dec 3 7 to 815 pmAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupWillow Lakes Outpatient Center212 Willow Valley Lakes Drive Willow Street(717) 464-9365
Dec 8 10 to 11 amAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6076jmortongardenspotvillageorg
Dec 18 noonBrain Tumor Support GroupLancaster General Health Campus Wellness Center2100 Harrisburg Pike Lancaster(717) 626-2894
Dec 22 2 to 3 pmParkinsonrsquos Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6259jshaffergardenspotvillageorg
Dec 24 6 to 8 pmEpilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania SupportGroupLancaster General HospitalStager Room 5555 N Duke St Lancaster(800) 887-7165 ext 104
Saturdays in December 130 to 4 pmTrain Room Holiday Open HouseGarden Spot Village Train Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6000
Dec 1 6 pmRed Rose Singles MeetingHossrsquos Steak amp Sea House100 W Airport Road Lititz(717) 406-6098
Dec 7 3 pmPublic Singing of Handelrsquos MessiahGrace Lutheran Church517 N Queen St Lancaster(717) 397-2748
Dec 14 9 am to 3 pmPennsylvania Music ExpoContinental Inn2285 Lincoln Highway EastLancaster(717) 898-1246wwwrecordcollectorsorg
Dec 19 6 to 9 pmMusic FridaysDowntown Lancaster (717) 341-0028
Senior Center Activities
Library Programs
Lititz Public Library 651 Kissel Hill Road Lititz (717) 626-2255Dec 3 630 pm ndash Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster CountyDec 8 130 to 330 pm Dec 16 6 to 8 pm ndash Scrabble Meet-UpsDec 16 11 am ndash Reel Talk for Everyone The Pianist
If you have an eventyou would like to includeplease email information to mjoyceonlinepubcom for
consideration
Winter is Coming hellipBefore the weather gets too
cold you should protect yourhouse and family from theelements
Here are some essential areas tocheck
Roofbull Look for missing shinglescracked flashing and brokenoverhanging tree limbs
bull Check the chimney for mortardeterioration and loose bricksInspect the underside of the rooffrom the attic for signs of leakage
Exteriorbull Check the foundation for cracksin the concrete or low spots in thesoil where water can accumulateagainst the foundation
bull Examine the caulking in the
siding and around the windowand door trims
Heat
bull Turn on the heating system andensure that the heat is beingdelivered to all outlets
bull Check the filter and change it ifnecessary Keep extra filtersaround so you can change itduring the winter season
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SONG from page 17
developing and refining ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo over several weeks and thenput it away
More than a year later in April 1941Berlin and film director Mark Sandrichwere working on a new movie HolidayInn when Berlin realized it would be theperfect forum for his Christmas song
On the Paramount Studios set wasWalter Scharf a staff music arrangerassigned to Berlin His task was to turnBerlinrsquos tunes into full-fledged orchestralnumbers
Scharf remembers Berlin tapping outldquoWhite Christmasrdquo on a piano Berlin
only had two years of formal schoolingand never learned to read or write musicScharf recalls Berlinrsquos first performance asa ldquovery roughrdquo rendition
Bing Crosby who overheard Berlinplaying the piece was not impressedCrosby a devout Catholic wantedldquoWhite Christmasrdquo removed from thefilm because he thought it would furthersecularize Christmas which he felt shouldbe a religious season
It was Scharf who eased Crosbyrsquosconcern telling the singer he thoughtldquoWhite Christmasrdquo would turn out wellReportedly Crosby rolled his eyes saying
ldquoI hope sordquoHoliday Inn opened in New York on
Aug 4 1942 It featured Bing Crosby asa singer and Fred Astaire as a dancerWhile Berlin was ecstatic andenthusiastic the reviewers barely noticedor mentioned the production
Before long however the song ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo was becoming a hit Themovie won an Oscar for Best Song in1943 and was also nominated for BestScoring of a Musical Picture and BestOriginal Story
Because the country was in the darkestdays of World War II many welcomed
this sentimental reminder of home As aresult Crosbyrsquos recording of ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo has sold more than 30 millionrecords
Crosby was amazed at the publicresponse to the song As a member of theUSOrsquos traveling ensemble he was askedby troops serving in World War II to singldquoWhite Christmasrdquo no matter what timeof year it was
More than 150 different performerswho run the entire musical gamut haverecorded this piece Crosbyrsquos version alonewas listed as the all-time top single by TheGuinness Book of World Records
asset to the giftedSuper achievers frequently are driven
to succeed to escape their ldquoBlack Dogrdquo asWinston Churchill described his owndark moods Those who have beenafflicted with psychiatric maladies includeAbraham Lincoln Sir Isaac NewtonNoah Webster Samuel Johnson Ludwigvan Beethoven Charles Darwin ErnestHemingway Walt Whitman Edgar AllanPoe and Herman Melville
If todayrsquos medications had sedatedtheir psyches would they have been lessdriven to achieve
Crossword puzzles have long served asa choice for those who seek mentalstimulation Now the trend is towardcomputer games AARP has free gameson their website wwwaarporg
For Einstein theorizing may havebeen his equivalent of a computer gameBut he benefited also by playing theviolin to exercise his brain
In 1890 William James in his ThePrinciples of Psychology theorized thatldquoorganic matter especially nerve tissueseems endowed with a very extraordinarydegree of plasticityrdquo
For 50 years that hypothesis wasignored The conventional scientificwisdom held that the brain cannot createneural growth its structure is immutable
Neuroscientists now know throughresearch of neuroplasticity that the brainis capable throughout a lifetime ofstrengthening and creating neuralconnections adapting and reorganizingfollowing injury illness or behavioralalterations
Experiment with ways in which youcan be the gatekeeper of your brainrsquosrehabilitation What is your choice
computer games violin lessons bridgechess painting portraits or landscapes ormaybe crossword puzzles
As with the selection of anantidepressant medication we may haveto try several to find which works bestfor usWalt Sonneville a retired market-researchanalyst is the author of My 22 Centsrsquo WorthThe Higher-Valued Opinion of a SeniorCitizen and A Musing Moment MeditativeEssays on Life and Learning books ofpersonal-opinion essays free of partisan andsectarian viewpoints Contact him atwaltsonnevilleverizonnet
MIND from page 14
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Seniors and baby boomers filled the Spooky NookSports complex in Manheim for the 18th annualLancaster County 50plus EXPO in November
The event co-hosted by OLP EvENtS and theLancaster County Office of Aging allowed visitors togather information on a variety of topics enjoyentertainment and attend informative sessions
As attendees gathered for this free one-day eventthey connected with exhibitors there to discuss homeimprovement health and wellness finances retirementcommunities funeral preplanning and more
ldquoI think the best thing about the EXPO at SpookyNook is the visibilityrdquo said Jenny Flamm a MessiahLifeways at Mount Joy County Homes representativeldquoLots of folks stopping to talk and have conversationand even if theyrsquore not particularly ready to make themove today or even tomorrow it will still be in theirmemoryrdquo
The 2014 Lancaster County 50plus EXPO featured aspecial focus on aging in place reflecting most boomersrsquoand seniorsrsquo wishes to age safely and comfortably intheir homes for as long as possible
United Disabilities Services presented a large displayof products available to help adults age in place such aswalk-in bathtubs and showers handrails scooters stairlifts and more
Alison Sprankle BS CMC and Lori BrenizerSmith CTRS MHAED of Good News Consultingpresented seminars on dementia care Listeners learnedwhat to expect as the disease progresses and how tocommunicate more effectively with the afflicted
Free health screenings also assisted guests in
evaluating their stroke risk balance BMI and hearing ldquo[The EXPO] gives the chance for people to ask a
question they may not ask by just coming andknocking on your doorrdquo said Ed Kurek of The GroffsFamily Funeral Home ldquoPeople are willing to ask hereon a one-on-one basis You can then talk to them andgive them some options and I think thatrsquos one goodreason to be hererdquo
As the day continued the crowd grew even larger ldquoI was really surprised at the turnoutrdquo Kurek added
ldquoI wasnrsquot expecting as many [visitors] as there wererdquoOne of those many visitors was Dottie Nikolaus of
Lancaster city who was no stranger to the 50plus EXPO ldquoIrsquove been here before and I really enjoy it I like the
variety of areas such as travel home repair and eventhe end-of-life servicesrdquo she said ldquoThe entertainmentthis year has been excellent toordquo
It was standing-room only when the dayrsquosentertainment kicked off at 10 am The Dutch AppleDinner Theatre performed select songs from theirfinishing 2014 show season and previewed numbersfrom their upcoming 2015 shows including Mid-LifeThe Crisis Continues Les Miseacuterables and Rogers andHammersteinrsquos Oklahoma
Guests enjoyed the vintage- and modern-era Lioneltrain sets that were on display thanks to CoolTrains Infull operation during the course of the EXPO thedisplay comprised three operating tracks eachshowcasing their own train as well as a miniature trainstation gas station convenience stores and tiny carsand trucks
Jerry Mitchell education and outreach specialistfrom the Office of Attorney General used acombination of video presentation and lecture to share
his knowledge on senior scams and how best to protectyour identity and assets from fraudulent activity
Stauffers of Kissel Hill Greenhouse Manager JayUlrich hosted a container-gardening demonstrationUlrich used a mix of annuals and perennials andshowed how to combine textures and colors to create aperfect focal point or accent
Chris Poje 2010 Pa StatE SENiOr idOL winnerserenaded the crowd with renditions of Sinatra andother musical artists from throughout the decades Histake on Lee Greenwoodrsquos ldquoGod Bless the USArdquo gotthe audience to its feet and singing with patriotic pride
That patriotism carried over at the Keystone MilitaryFamilies booth where EXPO attendees donated itemsor cash toward the nonprofitrsquos Stockings for Soldierscollection Each year KMF sends care packages andChristmas stockings to American soldiers serving athome and abroad
Back on stage 2012 Pa StatE SENiOr idOL winnerVickie Kissinger wooed the crowd with a set of smoothand powerful performances
Matt Macis a charismatic song-and-dance performerand a headliner in his own right presented familiartunes from Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Sinatraand other musical greats
Other fun features of the day were the new puttingcontestmdashthe winner took home $100 cashmdashand thefree salon services offered in the Pamper U ZoneGuests paused in their way around the EXPO floor totake advantage of a free haircut manicure or minimassage
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What do Bing Crosby ElvisPresley Martina McBrideAlvin and the Chipmunks
The Beach Boys Patty Loveless TheOsmonds Perry Como and TheMormon Tabernacle Choir have incommon
The answer They have all sung andrecorded the song ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo
ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo is in fact theworldrsquos most popular Christmas songhaving sold more than 125000000copies It has been recorded in DutchYiddish Japanese and even Swahili
Written by Irving Berlin ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo is a fascinating footnote inAmerican cultural history A Jewishsongwriter wrote a universal bestsellingsong about a day celebrating the birth ofChristianityrsquos founder
Also unusual is the fact that IrvingBerlin did not like the Christmas holidayThat time of year brought back memories
of the tragic death of his infant sonIrving Berlin Jr in December 1928
Berlinrsquos inspiration may have comefrom his being a lonely andnostalgic northeasterntransplant caught in LosAngeles during the holidayseason There the palmtrees and summerliketemperatures in Decembermade him yearn for hismore familiar winter coldweather and snow
Berlinrsquos song originally began with thisintroductory verse
The sun is shiningThe grass is greenThe orange and palm trees swayTherersquos never been such a dayIn Beverly Hills LABut itrsquos December the 24thAnd Irsquom longing to be up north hellip
And then follows the line known andsung all around the planet everyDecember ldquoIrsquom dreaming of a white
Christmas helliprdquo Berlinrsquos labors over this
song took placethroughout a night inJanuary 1940 Whencompleted Berlin wasexcited about his creationdescribing it as a ldquoroundrdquosong his term for thoserare tunes that seemed to
flow from him effortlessly and seamlessly ldquoWe working composers all too often
in the interest of expediency sharpen ourpencils get out that square sheet of paperand become too slickrdquo he later explainedldquoThose forced efforts are lsquosquarersquo songsBut sometimes a song is natural We maystart it to order for a specific scene orshow but our subconscious beings go towork and the song is just thererdquo
On a Monday morning when hecompleted ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo Berlinrushed to his office proclaiming toHelmy Kresa his transcriber ldquoI want youto take down a song I wrote over theweekend Not only is it the best song Iever wrote itrsquos the best song anybody everwroterdquo
Initially skeptical Kresa wrote downthe notes as Berlin sitting at a pianobegan to play the song While Kresalistened and transcribed his skepticismevaporated
ldquoAs he started to sing I knew rightaway that the way he juxtaposed thewarmth of Southern California with thecold snow would make it a hitrdquo Kresarecalled ldquoand when he sang the chorus Iknew it really was the greatest song everwritten I was as thrilled as he wasrdquo
The duo continued working
The Worldrsquos Most Popular Christmas Song
Fragments of History
Victor Parachin
please see SONG page 23
When readers meet me theynever want to talk to meInstead they excitedly look
all around for my husband sayingldquoWherersquos Bobrdquo
Everyone loves Bob But they feelsorry for him because I often make himlook like a doofus (which he is) in mycolumns They look at him with pity andsay ldquoYoursquore such a good sportrdquo
Well Irsquom here to tell you Bob adoresit when I write about him When I donrsquotinclude him hersquoll ask ldquoWhat about merdquowith an insanely disappointed look onhis face
Having said all that last week he hadto fast for routine blood work whichmeant no food after midnight No bigdeal right
Early that evening he was face downon the couch I knelt down andmassaged his shoulders
ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo I saidEver so slowly he raised his head
ldquoDonrsquot you remember the medicalprocedure Irsquom about to getrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not anoperation sweetsItrsquos just a bloodtestrdquo
He sat upldquoJUST A BLOODTESTrdquo
I quietly tiptoedout of the room
At five tomidnight I foundhim in the kitchengorging on frozenpizza
ldquoSheesh Bob Donrsquot you want to nukeit firstrdquo
ldquoTherersquos no timerdquoI lovingly took his hands but he
crazily pulled away and franticallysearched through the cookie jar
ldquoWhere are the peanut buttercookiesrdquo he said
Slowly I stepped backward andwhispered ldquoImdashImdashmay have finishedthem last nightrdquo
ldquoWHATrdquo
ldquoWell I um I wantedcookiesrdquo
ldquoOh so you wantedcookies did you I willnever forgive you for thisrdquo
He dragged himself offto bed I quietly got inbed too In exactly threeminutes he startedmoaning the song fromOliver ldquoFood gloriousfoodmdashhot sausage andmustardrdquo
Less than an hour later he sneezedonce and said ldquoStarvation has caused meto get a coldrdquo
Now I donrsquot like gender stereotypingBut I take that back when it comes to acold Thatrsquos because Bob gets ldquomancoldsrdquo During his last one he threwhimself an ldquoIrsquom going to dierdquo party
I realized that the way I wasapproaching this was all wrong So Ichanged And miraculously I also foundthe cure to the common cold
ldquoYoursquoll be OKrdquo I said ldquoRight afteryour blood work wersquoll get rid of yourcold Instead of heading to your favoritediner like we planned for a lusciousomelet made with grilled apples cheddarcheese and bacon wersquoll keep you onnothing but chicken broth all dayrdquo
Suddenly he stopped sneezingldquoSweets we couldnrsquot have gone to the
diner anywayrdquo I said ldquoYoursquore obviouslytoo weak from starvation Wersquoll go theresomeday sometimemdashfar far from nowsince it will clearly take a long time foryou to recover from your horrible fastingordealrdquo
And with that he jumped out of bedand said ldquoI feel greatrdquo
After the blood work we went to therestaurant where Bob made a speedyrecovery as he reveled in mouthfuls ofglorious food
That week I wound up with amonster cold I knew Bob would get backat me for how I tricked him into gettingbetter I stayed in bedmdashwaiting
He found my grandmotherrsquos quilt inthe cupboard and placed it on metenderly snugging it under my chin
Between sneezes I said ldquoThis is theworst cold Irsquove ever had Go ahead Makefun of me I deserve itrdquo
ldquoYep you dordquo he said putting on hisjacket and getting the car keys
ldquoBob yoursquore going out when Irsquom onmy deathbedrdquo
When he came home he had a bagwith him He took out a chicken pot piemy favorite Kleenex made with aloe acopy of People magazine and a carton ofmint chocolate chip ice cream
He propped up our pillows We spentthe day together watching Murphy Brownreruns and luxuriating in thebreathtaking nearness of each other
So of course everyone loves BobThatrsquos because we all know that he is justlike thismdashsensitive lovingcompassionate and adoringmdasheven whenI donrsquot have a cold
Saralee Perel is an award-winning nationallysyndicated columnist Her new book isCracked Nuts amp Sentimental Journeys StoriesFrom a Life Out of Balance To find out morevisit wwwsaraleeperelcom or emailsperelsaraleeperelcom
18 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
50plus Senior News continues to bring important information as well asentertaining articles to the 50+ community We at On-Line Publisherswould like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the
editorial contributors of 50plus Senior News
It is through the varied interestsand considerable talents of ourcontributors and freelance writersthat such a range of informativeand entertaining content isavailable to read each monthThe pages of 50plus Senior Newsare enriched by your contributions
Mike Clark (The Way I See It)
Angelo Coniglio (The Search for Our Ancestry)
Al Goodman (Beyond the Battlefield )
Andrea Gross (Traveltizers)
John Johnston (Social Security News)
Dr Lori (Art and Antiques)
Gloria May (NurseNews)
Clyde McMillan-Gamber (The Beauty in Nature)
Jim Miller (The Savvy Senior)
Victor Parachin (Fragments of History)
Saralee Perel (Such is Life)
Dr Leonard Perry (The Green Mountain Gardener)
Ted Rickard (The Squint-Eyed Senior)
Sy Rosen (Older But Not Wiser)
Walt Sonneville (My 22 Centsrsquo Worth)
Nick Thomas (Tinseltown Talks)
Robert Wilcox (Salute to a Veteran)
Judith Zausner (Creativity Matters)
Thank YouColumnists
Such is Life
Saralee Perel
When a Man Canrsquot Have Food
Bob and Saralee at the diner
The best of Christmases and thehigh point of the feast daymarking the beginning of the
Christian era was the year I got theelectric train An electric train has a lot ofpieces And you can take the pieces apartand put them back together in your ownfashion any old way you want to
The next best part of Christmas wascousin-visiting Here the cousinsmdashalmostall male and within a couple years of myown agemdashbecame real people not justthe last or next wearer of hand-me-downldquoSunday bestrdquo
They were here in person kids I couldplay with bringing with them the cold-fresh of December into our second-floorapartment
Gift inspection was the first order ofbusiness for visiting cousins Even beforehellos it was ldquoWhad-ja-getrdquomdashall oneword Without waiting for a responsethis was followed by ldquoWhad-else-ja-getrdquo
The year of the electric train was atriumph of familial snobberyQuestioning never got past the firstldquowhad-ja-getrdquo Instantly four cousinswere on hands and knees takingeverything apart to rearrange it revisingit to anything but the drearilysymmetrical layout plotted by Lionel
There was never enough track ofcourse There never would bemdashnot forthe fledgling empire builders who werealready looking down the hall to thedining room wondering how manypieces and how many Christmases itwould take to get there
There was one other Christmas giftthat even among my cousins wouldsquash the ldquowhad-ja-getsrdquo If you got anErector Set you simply pointed at thebox
You tried not to look too superioracting as though lavish gifts were an
everyday thingwith you Youmight beinterrupted byyour auntinsisting youtry on ldquoat leastthe jacketrdquofrom theSunday outfither son hadfinallyoutgrown But the moment was stillyours
The Erector Set consisted entirely ofparts Nothing was put together in thefirst place hundreds of metal pieces steelwheels nuts and boltsmdashendlesspossibilities for both construction andeventual dismembermentmdashand theruination of hundreds of vacuumcleaners
(My Aunt Ella used to claim that theErector Set people were subsidized by theHoover people But then Aunt Ella alsoclaimed that opening an umbrellaindoors made the roof leak and onerainy spring she turned out to be rightabout that)
One year a cousin we visited got anIrish Mail This was a sidewalk vehiclethat you steered with your feet andpropelled by working a handlebar backand forth
It was really a neat machine and onceyou got the rhythm of it you could workup some real speedmdashplenty enough tobecome a pedestrian hazard and getyelled at
But the Irish Mail was expensive andthus unheard of in his neighborhood soit simply had to be ldquodorkyrdquo which meantit was soon abandoned and left in a darkcorner of the cousinrsquos basement It was agift from the other side of the family an
uncle bymarriage wholived in a swellapartmentbuilding thatdidnrsquot allowkids
There was asuper-deluxemodel of theErector Set thatactually had a
miniature steam engine with it None ofus cousins had one but there was anonly child named Arnold who lived in afirst-floor apartment down the blockwho did
The engine would have made a lot offriends for Arnold who could have usedsome help in that department since henot only had steel-rimmed glasses butwore braces too
But his mother wouldnrsquot let anybody
play with it because it was too dangerousSo we kept pushing Arnold into snowbanks or bushes for all the next year untilhe and his steam engine finally moved tothe suburbs
Eventually the cousins went separateways Some uncles became prosperousand relocated to airier neighborhoodsToday the children of the cousins andthe cousins of the cousins donrsquot evenknow one another
Which is a pity really If all thecousins chipped in we could get theextra track for the train and the ErectorSet with the miniature steam engineThen wersquod get together again and makeall those nifty things that are pictured onthe lids of the boxes
A collection of Ted Rickardrsquos family-funessays is titled Anything Worth Knowing ILearned from the Grandkids It is nowavailable in paperback on Amazoncom
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Cousins for Christmas
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Artist Shares 100 Faces 100 StoriesPhotographer Molly Kraybillrsquos
display on aging ldquoOne Hundredrdquowill be on display in the Harvest ViewGallery of Landis Homes from 430to 830 pm through Jan 15
A 2009 graduate of LancasterMennonite High School Kraybillgraduated in 2013 from EasternMennonite University inHarrisonburg Va with a degree inphotography and digitalcommunications
The ldquoart of agingrdquo took on newmeaning for Kraybill whophotographed women ages 1 to 100
for her senior art show titled ldquoOneHundredrdquo
ldquolsquoOne Hundredrsquo is an explorationof the female experience of agingrdquosays Kraybill ldquoI photographed onefemale for every age 1 through 100and asked each one the samequestion lsquoWhat do you like aboutyour agersquo
ldquoThe result is a colorful visualjourney through the wisdom painand joy that aging brings Frombraces to wrinkles from the simpledelights of being a kindergartner tothe losses of older age I have found
that age is something to be celebratedembraced and most importantlynothing to be ashamed ofrdquo
For Kraybill talking with theparticipants shed new light on aging
ldquoThey made me realize that Ishouldnrsquot be scared of the futurerdquo saidKraybill ldquoIt makes me appreciateliving in the moment
ldquoIrsquom excited to agerdquoLandis Homes is located at 1001
E Oregon Road Lititz Moreinformation is available atwwwlandishomesorg or by calling(717) 381-3550
Pumpkin ContestCelebrates Creativity
Lancaster native Molly Kraybill currently lives inWashington DC where she teaches digital art
in a public elementary school
Residents staff and localvolunteers at Garden Spot Villagerecently teamed up for the first-ever on-campus ldquoPack-A-Paloozardquoto benefit Operation ChristmasChild a project of SamaritanrsquosPurse an international Christianrelief and evangelismorganization
The group packed 120 red-and-green holiday-themedshoeboxes with school and craftsupplies toys toothbrushes andtoothpaste and other items Theboxes will be distributed to needychildren overseas
In addition to the boxespacked at Pack-A-Palooza GardenSpot Village distributed another 100boxes to individual residents forpacking Packers included a personal
note of encouragement in each boxSamaritanrsquos Purse has run
Operation Christmas Child each yearsince 1993
First place ndash The Carousel created bythe St Annersquos receptionist office
Second place ndash The Popcorn Bucket(SARC cinema) created by the first-floor
nursing staff Third place ndash The GumballMachine created by the
admissions and social work team
After the votes were compiled thewinners of the annual St AnnersquosRetirement Community pumpkin-decorating contest were announced at thecommunityrsquos annual Halloween party
The winners were
Volunteers Barbara SlowthowerShirley Fulton and Therese Hodson sortcrayons and other supplies to be packedinto shoeboxes for Operation ChristmasChild during the recent Pack-A-Palooza
event at Garden Spot Village
GSV Hosts First On-CampusPack-A-PaloozaThe Garden Spot Village holiday train
room celebrating its 10th anniversary thisyear is open to the public from 130 to 4pm on Saturdays through Dec 27
Even repeat visitors will find lots ofnew highlights on both O-gauge andHO-gauge layouts
The O-gauge layout features a hobocamp Sunoco Oil siding many detailedstructures and LED lighting A newLionel Legacy remote control systemmakes it possible to run five trains atonce
Now visitors can push a button tomove workers around a control towerand operate a sawmill with a conveyor-belt log loader
These new features are in addition toan operating freight station coal loadergas station and water tower
Visitors will also see a 15-foot earlyhandcrafted Lionel O-gauge circus train
This year club members can operatemuch of the HO-gauge display through
a computer or smart phone The displaynow features more detailed roadcrossings with crossing gates that raiseand lower with flashing lights andringing bells
Visitors will still be able to get anengineerrsquos-eye view from the engine ofone of the trains on a 55-inch wallmonitor
Garden Spot Village is located at 433S Kinzer Ave Admission is freedonations are accepted For informationand directions call (717) 355-6000
Garden Spot Village Train Clubmembers Mike Lanyon left and
Mike ldquoFitzrdquo Fitzgerald
Holiday Train Room Open to Public
because I eventually got him into ittoordquo
Leh began to study antiques learningfrom older people hersquod meet at the fleamarkets who would show him what tolook for and what wasnrsquot worth it
From there he gained an interest inblue-decorated stoneware which hefound more interesting than bottles aseach was handmade and uniquelydecorated
ldquoI learned at some point that diversityis goodrdquo he said ldquoI got into all avenuesof antiquing buying painted furnitureiron glass pottery oil paintings basketsand chinardquo
While he works full-time as asalesman estimator Leh has filled hisweekends running to different auctionsHe still loves variety but he keeps asharp eye out for his favorite blue crocks
He looks for ones with specialdecorations Tulips and other floraldesigns are most common with fruitfalling as a close second and birds as athird The rarest finds have moons catsor dogs
Leh has close to 100 crocks in hispersonal collection and said he canrsquot evenbegin to count the bottles No matterhow many he gets he keeps his findslocal
His fascination with history pushedhim to sell his home and move inSeptember to a 1798 stone house builtby Thomas Pettit the son of a countyfounder
The architecture is unparalleled Lehsaid There are seven fireplaces thickwindow boxes and original chair railsand hardwood floors through the home
The house was added to the NationalRegister of Historic Places in 1983 It isthe perfect environment for Lehrsquosnumerous treasures now displayed andincorporated into the housersquos deacutecor
ldquoI just love historyrdquo he said ldquoIt makes
perfect sense for me to have a place likethis to fill with the items I am sofascinated withrdquo
While antiques became a huge part ofLehrsquos life he slowly made it a familyaffair His father bought a home inupstate New York that was built in 1894and together they decorated it withperiod items that fit the theme of thehome
Over the years his fatherrsquos collectiongrew and he started selling things withhis son sharing a booth at a localantique mart Soon they had two boothsand eventually three The younger Lehno longer has a booth but his father stillruns one out of Easton Pa
A lot of the antiques Leh tries to sellare higher-end items that can sit too longat a local market He finds better luck
sending those to auctionsVisiting one is an experience he
saidldquoItrsquos the people itrsquos the food itrsquos
the triprdquo he said ldquoTherersquos not anauction I donrsquot go to where I donrsquot
know peoplerdquoAlthough antiquing can be expensive
it doesnrsquot have to be Leh saidHersquos bought many things for more
than $10000 including a LancasterCounty farm table he bought thissummer
But there are a variety of levels atwhich people can get involved headded
Every year he goes to the BaltimoreBottle Show where he sees many kidsgetting started at the same age he didSome of them walk in with $5 and leavewith 10 bottles ready to start acollection they can build on
Many of them can even specialize incertain bottles such as medicine bottlesor soda and beer bottles
ldquoMy problem was I specialized ineverythingrdquo he said laughing
Leh also finds value not necessarily inthe expensive items but in the ones thatare the most unusual
ldquoWhat they were wherever they camefrom what they were used formdashthosestories are what interest merdquo Leh said
Early Pennsylvania settlers brought alittle bit of nature into their own homeshe said painting furniture pottery andother decorations
ldquoThose are some of my favoriteitemsrdquo he said ldquoAt one point they wereall close to someonersquos heart And I liketo think I can appreciate them nowrdquo
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Submissions will be included as space permits
For more information or to submit your happenings email Megan Joyce at mjoyceonlinepubcom or mail to
50plus Senior NewsMegan Joyce
3912 Abel Drive Columbia PA 17512
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TREASURE from page 1
Some of Lehrsquos antique bottlecollection including figural
bitters bottles historical flasksand early medicine bottles
Back row from left Gaudy Dutch cup andplate Rabbitware plate Leeds plate Centerfrom left eagle butter print pewter master
salt seated Redware dog and cow butter print
Leh acquired this local farm table(circa 1820) in summer 2014
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Lancaster County
Calendar of EventsCocalico Senior Association ndash (717) 336-7489Dec 12 10 am ndash Music with Sandy HeiseyDec 18 10 am ndash Compass Mark Program on ProvisionsDec 24 9 am ndash Christmas Party
Columbia Senior Center ndash (717) 684-4850Dec 3 1015 am ndash Christmas BingoDec 11 10 am ndash Christmas Special Quarryville
Presbyterian SingersDec 30 1015 am ndash New Yearrsquos Eve Party and Luncheon
Elizabethtown Area Senior Center ndash (717) 367-7984 Dec 4 10 am ndash Radio City Christmas Show VideoDec 10 10 am ndash Bingo Buddies with PreschoolDec 15 1030 am ndash Christmas Activity and Craft
Lancaster House North Happy Hearts Club SeniorCenter ndash (717) 299-1278Tuesdays 1 pm ndash Varied ActivitiesThursdays noon ndash Pinochle
Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center ndash (717) 299-3943Dec 10 930 am ndash Haircuts and ManicuresDec 12 930 am ndash Holiday Music with InstrumentsDec 24 930 am ndash Holiday Program with Santa Claus
Lancaster Rec Senior Center ndash (717) 392-2115 ext 147Dec 12 915 am ndash Benefits of POADec 18 9 am ndash Christmas PartyDec 24 1030 am ndash Baking and Decorating Christmas
Cookies
Lititz Senior Center ndash (717) 626-2800Dec 3 10 am ndash Ice Cream Social with Lancashire HallDec 10 10 am ndash Children from Owl Hill Learning
Center VisitDec 24 10 am ndash Christmas Party and Music
Luis Munoz Marin Senior Center ndash (717) 295-7989Dec 9 10 am ndash Memory Box ProjectDec 11 10 am ndash Crafty Gift Ideas for GrandchildrenDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party
Millersville Senior Center ndash (717) 871-9600Mondays and Fridays 9 am ndash Healthy Steps in Motion
ExerciseDec 19 10 am ndash Cookie ExchangeDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Music with Penn Manor Chorus
Next Gen Senior Center ndash (717) 786-4770Dec 8 930 am ndash Holiday Craft CenterpiecesDec 18 1015 am ndash Smith Middle School SingersDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party
Rodney Park Happy Hearts Club Senior Center ndash(717) 393-7786 Tuesdays noon ndash Pinochle Wednesdays 1 pm ndash Varied Activities Thursdays noon ndash Bingo
Community Programs Free and open to the public
Support Groups Free and open to the public
Dec 3 7 to 815 pmAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupWillow Lakes Outpatient Center212 Willow Valley Lakes Drive Willow Street(717) 464-9365
Dec 8 10 to 11 amAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6076jmortongardenspotvillageorg
Dec 18 noonBrain Tumor Support GroupLancaster General Health Campus Wellness Center2100 Harrisburg Pike Lancaster(717) 626-2894
Dec 22 2 to 3 pmParkinsonrsquos Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6259jshaffergardenspotvillageorg
Dec 24 6 to 8 pmEpilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania SupportGroupLancaster General HospitalStager Room 5555 N Duke St Lancaster(800) 887-7165 ext 104
Saturdays in December 130 to 4 pmTrain Room Holiday Open HouseGarden Spot Village Train Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6000
Dec 1 6 pmRed Rose Singles MeetingHossrsquos Steak amp Sea House100 W Airport Road Lititz(717) 406-6098
Dec 7 3 pmPublic Singing of Handelrsquos MessiahGrace Lutheran Church517 N Queen St Lancaster(717) 397-2748
Dec 14 9 am to 3 pmPennsylvania Music ExpoContinental Inn2285 Lincoln Highway EastLancaster(717) 898-1246wwwrecordcollectorsorg
Dec 19 6 to 9 pmMusic FridaysDowntown Lancaster (717) 341-0028
Senior Center Activities
Library Programs
Lititz Public Library 651 Kissel Hill Road Lititz (717) 626-2255Dec 3 630 pm ndash Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster CountyDec 8 130 to 330 pm Dec 16 6 to 8 pm ndash Scrabble Meet-UpsDec 16 11 am ndash Reel Talk for Everyone The Pianist
If you have an eventyou would like to includeplease email information to mjoyceonlinepubcom for
consideration
Winter is Coming hellipBefore the weather gets too
cold you should protect yourhouse and family from theelements
Here are some essential areas tocheck
Roofbull Look for missing shinglescracked flashing and brokenoverhanging tree limbs
bull Check the chimney for mortardeterioration and loose bricksInspect the underside of the rooffrom the attic for signs of leakage
Exteriorbull Check the foundation for cracksin the concrete or low spots in thesoil where water can accumulateagainst the foundation
bull Examine the caulking in the
siding and around the windowand door trims
Heat
bull Turn on the heating system andensure that the heat is beingdelivered to all outlets
bull Check the filter and change it ifnecessary Keep extra filtersaround so you can change itduring the winter season
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SONG from page 17
developing and refining ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo over several weeks and thenput it away
More than a year later in April 1941Berlin and film director Mark Sandrichwere working on a new movie HolidayInn when Berlin realized it would be theperfect forum for his Christmas song
On the Paramount Studios set wasWalter Scharf a staff music arrangerassigned to Berlin His task was to turnBerlinrsquos tunes into full-fledged orchestralnumbers
Scharf remembers Berlin tapping outldquoWhite Christmasrdquo on a piano Berlin
only had two years of formal schoolingand never learned to read or write musicScharf recalls Berlinrsquos first performance asa ldquovery roughrdquo rendition
Bing Crosby who overheard Berlinplaying the piece was not impressedCrosby a devout Catholic wantedldquoWhite Christmasrdquo removed from thefilm because he thought it would furthersecularize Christmas which he felt shouldbe a religious season
It was Scharf who eased Crosbyrsquosconcern telling the singer he thoughtldquoWhite Christmasrdquo would turn out wellReportedly Crosby rolled his eyes saying
ldquoI hope sordquoHoliday Inn opened in New York on
Aug 4 1942 It featured Bing Crosby asa singer and Fred Astaire as a dancerWhile Berlin was ecstatic andenthusiastic the reviewers barely noticedor mentioned the production
Before long however the song ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo was becoming a hit Themovie won an Oscar for Best Song in1943 and was also nominated for BestScoring of a Musical Picture and BestOriginal Story
Because the country was in the darkestdays of World War II many welcomed
this sentimental reminder of home As aresult Crosbyrsquos recording of ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo has sold more than 30 millionrecords
Crosby was amazed at the publicresponse to the song As a member of theUSOrsquos traveling ensemble he was askedby troops serving in World War II to singldquoWhite Christmasrdquo no matter what timeof year it was
More than 150 different performerswho run the entire musical gamut haverecorded this piece Crosbyrsquos version alonewas listed as the all-time top single by TheGuinness Book of World Records
asset to the giftedSuper achievers frequently are driven
to succeed to escape their ldquoBlack Dogrdquo asWinston Churchill described his owndark moods Those who have beenafflicted with psychiatric maladies includeAbraham Lincoln Sir Isaac NewtonNoah Webster Samuel Johnson Ludwigvan Beethoven Charles Darwin ErnestHemingway Walt Whitman Edgar AllanPoe and Herman Melville
If todayrsquos medications had sedatedtheir psyches would they have been lessdriven to achieve
Crossword puzzles have long served asa choice for those who seek mentalstimulation Now the trend is towardcomputer games AARP has free gameson their website wwwaarporg
For Einstein theorizing may havebeen his equivalent of a computer gameBut he benefited also by playing theviolin to exercise his brain
In 1890 William James in his ThePrinciples of Psychology theorized thatldquoorganic matter especially nerve tissueseems endowed with a very extraordinarydegree of plasticityrdquo
For 50 years that hypothesis wasignored The conventional scientificwisdom held that the brain cannot createneural growth its structure is immutable
Neuroscientists now know throughresearch of neuroplasticity that the brainis capable throughout a lifetime ofstrengthening and creating neuralconnections adapting and reorganizingfollowing injury illness or behavioralalterations
Experiment with ways in which youcan be the gatekeeper of your brainrsquosrehabilitation What is your choice
computer games violin lessons bridgechess painting portraits or landscapes ormaybe crossword puzzles
As with the selection of anantidepressant medication we may haveto try several to find which works bestfor usWalt Sonneville a retired market-researchanalyst is the author of My 22 Centsrsquo WorthThe Higher-Valued Opinion of a SeniorCitizen and A Musing Moment MeditativeEssays on Life and Learning books ofpersonal-opinion essays free of partisan andsectarian viewpoints Contact him atwaltsonnevilleverizonnet
MIND from page 14
24 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
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What do Bing Crosby ElvisPresley Martina McBrideAlvin and the Chipmunks
The Beach Boys Patty Loveless TheOsmonds Perry Como and TheMormon Tabernacle Choir have incommon
The answer They have all sung andrecorded the song ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo
ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo is in fact theworldrsquos most popular Christmas songhaving sold more than 125000000copies It has been recorded in DutchYiddish Japanese and even Swahili
Written by Irving Berlin ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo is a fascinating footnote inAmerican cultural history A Jewishsongwriter wrote a universal bestsellingsong about a day celebrating the birth ofChristianityrsquos founder
Also unusual is the fact that IrvingBerlin did not like the Christmas holidayThat time of year brought back memories
of the tragic death of his infant sonIrving Berlin Jr in December 1928
Berlinrsquos inspiration may have comefrom his being a lonely andnostalgic northeasterntransplant caught in LosAngeles during the holidayseason There the palmtrees and summerliketemperatures in Decembermade him yearn for hismore familiar winter coldweather and snow
Berlinrsquos song originally began with thisintroductory verse
The sun is shiningThe grass is greenThe orange and palm trees swayTherersquos never been such a dayIn Beverly Hills LABut itrsquos December the 24thAnd Irsquom longing to be up north hellip
And then follows the line known andsung all around the planet everyDecember ldquoIrsquom dreaming of a white
Christmas helliprdquo Berlinrsquos labors over this
song took placethroughout a night inJanuary 1940 Whencompleted Berlin wasexcited about his creationdescribing it as a ldquoroundrdquosong his term for thoserare tunes that seemed to
flow from him effortlessly and seamlessly ldquoWe working composers all too often
in the interest of expediency sharpen ourpencils get out that square sheet of paperand become too slickrdquo he later explainedldquoThose forced efforts are lsquosquarersquo songsBut sometimes a song is natural We maystart it to order for a specific scene orshow but our subconscious beings go towork and the song is just thererdquo
On a Monday morning when hecompleted ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo Berlinrushed to his office proclaiming toHelmy Kresa his transcriber ldquoI want youto take down a song I wrote over theweekend Not only is it the best song Iever wrote itrsquos the best song anybody everwroterdquo
Initially skeptical Kresa wrote downthe notes as Berlin sitting at a pianobegan to play the song While Kresalistened and transcribed his skepticismevaporated
ldquoAs he started to sing I knew rightaway that the way he juxtaposed thewarmth of Southern California with thecold snow would make it a hitrdquo Kresarecalled ldquoand when he sang the chorus Iknew it really was the greatest song everwritten I was as thrilled as he wasrdquo
The duo continued working
The Worldrsquos Most Popular Christmas Song
Fragments of History
Victor Parachin
please see SONG page 23
When readers meet me theynever want to talk to meInstead they excitedly look
all around for my husband sayingldquoWherersquos Bobrdquo
Everyone loves Bob But they feelsorry for him because I often make himlook like a doofus (which he is) in mycolumns They look at him with pity andsay ldquoYoursquore such a good sportrdquo
Well Irsquom here to tell you Bob adoresit when I write about him When I donrsquotinclude him hersquoll ask ldquoWhat about merdquowith an insanely disappointed look onhis face
Having said all that last week he hadto fast for routine blood work whichmeant no food after midnight No bigdeal right
Early that evening he was face downon the couch I knelt down andmassaged his shoulders
ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo I saidEver so slowly he raised his head
ldquoDonrsquot you remember the medicalprocedure Irsquom about to getrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not anoperation sweetsItrsquos just a bloodtestrdquo
He sat upldquoJUST A BLOODTESTrdquo
I quietly tiptoedout of the room
At five tomidnight I foundhim in the kitchengorging on frozenpizza
ldquoSheesh Bob Donrsquot you want to nukeit firstrdquo
ldquoTherersquos no timerdquoI lovingly took his hands but he
crazily pulled away and franticallysearched through the cookie jar
ldquoWhere are the peanut buttercookiesrdquo he said
Slowly I stepped backward andwhispered ldquoImdashImdashmay have finishedthem last nightrdquo
ldquoWHATrdquo
ldquoWell I um I wantedcookiesrdquo
ldquoOh so you wantedcookies did you I willnever forgive you for thisrdquo
He dragged himself offto bed I quietly got inbed too In exactly threeminutes he startedmoaning the song fromOliver ldquoFood gloriousfoodmdashhot sausage andmustardrdquo
Less than an hour later he sneezedonce and said ldquoStarvation has caused meto get a coldrdquo
Now I donrsquot like gender stereotypingBut I take that back when it comes to acold Thatrsquos because Bob gets ldquomancoldsrdquo During his last one he threwhimself an ldquoIrsquom going to dierdquo party
I realized that the way I wasapproaching this was all wrong So Ichanged And miraculously I also foundthe cure to the common cold
ldquoYoursquoll be OKrdquo I said ldquoRight afteryour blood work wersquoll get rid of yourcold Instead of heading to your favoritediner like we planned for a lusciousomelet made with grilled apples cheddarcheese and bacon wersquoll keep you onnothing but chicken broth all dayrdquo
Suddenly he stopped sneezingldquoSweets we couldnrsquot have gone to the
diner anywayrdquo I said ldquoYoursquore obviouslytoo weak from starvation Wersquoll go theresomeday sometimemdashfar far from nowsince it will clearly take a long time foryou to recover from your horrible fastingordealrdquo
And with that he jumped out of bedand said ldquoI feel greatrdquo
After the blood work we went to therestaurant where Bob made a speedyrecovery as he reveled in mouthfuls ofglorious food
That week I wound up with amonster cold I knew Bob would get backat me for how I tricked him into gettingbetter I stayed in bedmdashwaiting
He found my grandmotherrsquos quilt inthe cupboard and placed it on metenderly snugging it under my chin
Between sneezes I said ldquoThis is theworst cold Irsquove ever had Go ahead Makefun of me I deserve itrdquo
ldquoYep you dordquo he said putting on hisjacket and getting the car keys
ldquoBob yoursquore going out when Irsquom onmy deathbedrdquo
When he came home he had a bagwith him He took out a chicken pot piemy favorite Kleenex made with aloe acopy of People magazine and a carton ofmint chocolate chip ice cream
He propped up our pillows We spentthe day together watching Murphy Brownreruns and luxuriating in thebreathtaking nearness of each other
So of course everyone loves BobThatrsquos because we all know that he is justlike thismdashsensitive lovingcompassionate and adoringmdasheven whenI donrsquot have a cold
Saralee Perel is an award-winning nationallysyndicated columnist Her new book isCracked Nuts amp Sentimental Journeys StoriesFrom a Life Out of Balance To find out morevisit wwwsaraleeperelcom or emailsperelsaraleeperelcom
18 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
50plus Senior News continues to bring important information as well asentertaining articles to the 50+ community We at On-Line Publisherswould like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the
editorial contributors of 50plus Senior News
It is through the varied interestsand considerable talents of ourcontributors and freelance writersthat such a range of informativeand entertaining content isavailable to read each monthThe pages of 50plus Senior Newsare enriched by your contributions
Mike Clark (The Way I See It)
Angelo Coniglio (The Search for Our Ancestry)
Al Goodman (Beyond the Battlefield )
Andrea Gross (Traveltizers)
John Johnston (Social Security News)
Dr Lori (Art and Antiques)
Gloria May (NurseNews)
Clyde McMillan-Gamber (The Beauty in Nature)
Jim Miller (The Savvy Senior)
Victor Parachin (Fragments of History)
Saralee Perel (Such is Life)
Dr Leonard Perry (The Green Mountain Gardener)
Ted Rickard (The Squint-Eyed Senior)
Sy Rosen (Older But Not Wiser)
Walt Sonneville (My 22 Centsrsquo Worth)
Nick Thomas (Tinseltown Talks)
Robert Wilcox (Salute to a Veteran)
Judith Zausner (Creativity Matters)
Thank YouColumnists
Such is Life
Saralee Perel
When a Man Canrsquot Have Food
Bob and Saralee at the diner
The best of Christmases and thehigh point of the feast daymarking the beginning of the
Christian era was the year I got theelectric train An electric train has a lot ofpieces And you can take the pieces apartand put them back together in your ownfashion any old way you want to
The next best part of Christmas wascousin-visiting Here the cousinsmdashalmostall male and within a couple years of myown agemdashbecame real people not justthe last or next wearer of hand-me-downldquoSunday bestrdquo
They were here in person kids I couldplay with bringing with them the cold-fresh of December into our second-floorapartment
Gift inspection was the first order ofbusiness for visiting cousins Even beforehellos it was ldquoWhad-ja-getrdquomdashall oneword Without waiting for a responsethis was followed by ldquoWhad-else-ja-getrdquo
The year of the electric train was atriumph of familial snobberyQuestioning never got past the firstldquowhad-ja-getrdquo Instantly four cousinswere on hands and knees takingeverything apart to rearrange it revisingit to anything but the drearilysymmetrical layout plotted by Lionel
There was never enough track ofcourse There never would bemdashnot forthe fledgling empire builders who werealready looking down the hall to thedining room wondering how manypieces and how many Christmases itwould take to get there
There was one other Christmas giftthat even among my cousins wouldsquash the ldquowhad-ja-getsrdquo If you got anErector Set you simply pointed at thebox
You tried not to look too superioracting as though lavish gifts were an
everyday thingwith you Youmight beinterrupted byyour auntinsisting youtry on ldquoat leastthe jacketrdquofrom theSunday outfither son hadfinallyoutgrown But the moment was stillyours
The Erector Set consisted entirely ofparts Nothing was put together in thefirst place hundreds of metal pieces steelwheels nuts and boltsmdashendlesspossibilities for both construction andeventual dismembermentmdashand theruination of hundreds of vacuumcleaners
(My Aunt Ella used to claim that theErector Set people were subsidized by theHoover people But then Aunt Ella alsoclaimed that opening an umbrellaindoors made the roof leak and onerainy spring she turned out to be rightabout that)
One year a cousin we visited got anIrish Mail This was a sidewalk vehiclethat you steered with your feet andpropelled by working a handlebar backand forth
It was really a neat machine and onceyou got the rhythm of it you could workup some real speedmdashplenty enough tobecome a pedestrian hazard and getyelled at
But the Irish Mail was expensive andthus unheard of in his neighborhood soit simply had to be ldquodorkyrdquo which meantit was soon abandoned and left in a darkcorner of the cousinrsquos basement It was agift from the other side of the family an
uncle bymarriage wholived in a swellapartmentbuilding thatdidnrsquot allowkids
There was asuper-deluxemodel of theErector Set thatactually had a
miniature steam engine with it None ofus cousins had one but there was anonly child named Arnold who lived in afirst-floor apartment down the blockwho did
The engine would have made a lot offriends for Arnold who could have usedsome help in that department since henot only had steel-rimmed glasses butwore braces too
But his mother wouldnrsquot let anybody
play with it because it was too dangerousSo we kept pushing Arnold into snowbanks or bushes for all the next year untilhe and his steam engine finally moved tothe suburbs
Eventually the cousins went separateways Some uncles became prosperousand relocated to airier neighborhoodsToday the children of the cousins andthe cousins of the cousins donrsquot evenknow one another
Which is a pity really If all thecousins chipped in we could get theextra track for the train and the ErectorSet with the miniature steam engineThen wersquod get together again and makeall those nifty things that are pictured onthe lids of the boxes
A collection of Ted Rickardrsquos family-funessays is titled Anything Worth Knowing ILearned from the Grandkids It is nowavailable in paperback on Amazoncom
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Theodore Rickard
Cousins for Christmas
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mjoyceonlinepubcom
Artist Shares 100 Faces 100 StoriesPhotographer Molly Kraybillrsquos
display on aging ldquoOne Hundredrdquowill be on display in the Harvest ViewGallery of Landis Homes from 430to 830 pm through Jan 15
A 2009 graduate of LancasterMennonite High School Kraybillgraduated in 2013 from EasternMennonite University inHarrisonburg Va with a degree inphotography and digitalcommunications
The ldquoart of agingrdquo took on newmeaning for Kraybill whophotographed women ages 1 to 100
for her senior art show titled ldquoOneHundredrdquo
ldquolsquoOne Hundredrsquo is an explorationof the female experience of agingrdquosays Kraybill ldquoI photographed onefemale for every age 1 through 100and asked each one the samequestion lsquoWhat do you like aboutyour agersquo
ldquoThe result is a colorful visualjourney through the wisdom painand joy that aging brings Frombraces to wrinkles from the simpledelights of being a kindergartner tothe losses of older age I have found
that age is something to be celebratedembraced and most importantlynothing to be ashamed ofrdquo
For Kraybill talking with theparticipants shed new light on aging
ldquoThey made me realize that Ishouldnrsquot be scared of the futurerdquo saidKraybill ldquoIt makes me appreciateliving in the moment
ldquoIrsquom excited to agerdquoLandis Homes is located at 1001
E Oregon Road Lititz Moreinformation is available atwwwlandishomesorg or by calling(717) 381-3550
Pumpkin ContestCelebrates Creativity
Lancaster native Molly Kraybill currently lives inWashington DC where she teaches digital art
in a public elementary school
Residents staff and localvolunteers at Garden Spot Villagerecently teamed up for the first-ever on-campus ldquoPack-A-Paloozardquoto benefit Operation ChristmasChild a project of SamaritanrsquosPurse an international Christianrelief and evangelismorganization
The group packed 120 red-and-green holiday-themedshoeboxes with school and craftsupplies toys toothbrushes andtoothpaste and other items Theboxes will be distributed to needychildren overseas
In addition to the boxespacked at Pack-A-Palooza GardenSpot Village distributed another 100boxes to individual residents forpacking Packers included a personal
note of encouragement in each boxSamaritanrsquos Purse has run
Operation Christmas Child each yearsince 1993
First place ndash The Carousel created bythe St Annersquos receptionist office
Second place ndash The Popcorn Bucket(SARC cinema) created by the first-floor
nursing staff Third place ndash The GumballMachine created by the
admissions and social work team
After the votes were compiled thewinners of the annual St AnnersquosRetirement Community pumpkin-decorating contest were announced at thecommunityrsquos annual Halloween party
The winners were
Volunteers Barbara SlowthowerShirley Fulton and Therese Hodson sortcrayons and other supplies to be packedinto shoeboxes for Operation ChristmasChild during the recent Pack-A-Palooza
event at Garden Spot Village
GSV Hosts First On-CampusPack-A-PaloozaThe Garden Spot Village holiday train
room celebrating its 10th anniversary thisyear is open to the public from 130 to 4pm on Saturdays through Dec 27
Even repeat visitors will find lots ofnew highlights on both O-gauge andHO-gauge layouts
The O-gauge layout features a hobocamp Sunoco Oil siding many detailedstructures and LED lighting A newLionel Legacy remote control systemmakes it possible to run five trains atonce
Now visitors can push a button tomove workers around a control towerand operate a sawmill with a conveyor-belt log loader
These new features are in addition toan operating freight station coal loadergas station and water tower
Visitors will also see a 15-foot earlyhandcrafted Lionel O-gauge circus train
This year club members can operatemuch of the HO-gauge display through
a computer or smart phone The displaynow features more detailed roadcrossings with crossing gates that raiseand lower with flashing lights andringing bells
Visitors will still be able to get anengineerrsquos-eye view from the engine ofone of the trains on a 55-inch wallmonitor
Garden Spot Village is located at 433S Kinzer Ave Admission is freedonations are accepted For informationand directions call (717) 355-6000
Garden Spot Village Train Clubmembers Mike Lanyon left and
Mike ldquoFitzrdquo Fitzgerald
Holiday Train Room Open to Public
because I eventually got him into ittoordquo
Leh began to study antiques learningfrom older people hersquod meet at the fleamarkets who would show him what tolook for and what wasnrsquot worth it
From there he gained an interest inblue-decorated stoneware which hefound more interesting than bottles aseach was handmade and uniquelydecorated
ldquoI learned at some point that diversityis goodrdquo he said ldquoI got into all avenuesof antiquing buying painted furnitureiron glass pottery oil paintings basketsand chinardquo
While he works full-time as asalesman estimator Leh has filled hisweekends running to different auctionsHe still loves variety but he keeps asharp eye out for his favorite blue crocks
He looks for ones with specialdecorations Tulips and other floraldesigns are most common with fruitfalling as a close second and birds as athird The rarest finds have moons catsor dogs
Leh has close to 100 crocks in hispersonal collection and said he canrsquot evenbegin to count the bottles No matterhow many he gets he keeps his findslocal
His fascination with history pushedhim to sell his home and move inSeptember to a 1798 stone house builtby Thomas Pettit the son of a countyfounder
The architecture is unparalleled Lehsaid There are seven fireplaces thickwindow boxes and original chair railsand hardwood floors through the home
The house was added to the NationalRegister of Historic Places in 1983 It isthe perfect environment for Lehrsquosnumerous treasures now displayed andincorporated into the housersquos deacutecor
ldquoI just love historyrdquo he said ldquoIt makes
perfect sense for me to have a place likethis to fill with the items I am sofascinated withrdquo
While antiques became a huge part ofLehrsquos life he slowly made it a familyaffair His father bought a home inupstate New York that was built in 1894and together they decorated it withperiod items that fit the theme of thehome
Over the years his fatherrsquos collectiongrew and he started selling things withhis son sharing a booth at a localantique mart Soon they had two boothsand eventually three The younger Lehno longer has a booth but his father stillruns one out of Easton Pa
A lot of the antiques Leh tries to sellare higher-end items that can sit too longat a local market He finds better luck
sending those to auctionsVisiting one is an experience he
saidldquoItrsquos the people itrsquos the food itrsquos
the triprdquo he said ldquoTherersquos not anauction I donrsquot go to where I donrsquot
know peoplerdquoAlthough antiquing can be expensive
it doesnrsquot have to be Leh saidHersquos bought many things for more
than $10000 including a LancasterCounty farm table he bought thissummer
But there are a variety of levels atwhich people can get involved headded
Every year he goes to the BaltimoreBottle Show where he sees many kidsgetting started at the same age he didSome of them walk in with $5 and leavewith 10 bottles ready to start acollection they can build on
Many of them can even specialize incertain bottles such as medicine bottlesor soda and beer bottles
ldquoMy problem was I specialized ineverythingrdquo he said laughing
Leh also finds value not necessarily inthe expensive items but in the ones thatare the most unusual
ldquoWhat they were wherever they camefrom what they were used formdashthosestories are what interest merdquo Leh said
Early Pennsylvania settlers brought alittle bit of nature into their own homeshe said painting furniture pottery andother decorations
ldquoThose are some of my favoriteitemsrdquo he said ldquoAt one point they wereall close to someonersquos heart And I liketo think I can appreciate them nowrdquo
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3912 Abel Drive Columbia PA 17512
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TREASURE from page 1
Some of Lehrsquos antique bottlecollection including figural
bitters bottles historical flasksand early medicine bottles
Back row from left Gaudy Dutch cup andplate Rabbitware plate Leeds plate Centerfrom left eagle butter print pewter master
salt seated Redware dog and cow butter print
Leh acquired this local farm table(circa 1820) in summer 2014
22 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
Lancaster County
Calendar of EventsCocalico Senior Association ndash (717) 336-7489Dec 12 10 am ndash Music with Sandy HeiseyDec 18 10 am ndash Compass Mark Program on ProvisionsDec 24 9 am ndash Christmas Party
Columbia Senior Center ndash (717) 684-4850Dec 3 1015 am ndash Christmas BingoDec 11 10 am ndash Christmas Special Quarryville
Presbyterian SingersDec 30 1015 am ndash New Yearrsquos Eve Party and Luncheon
Elizabethtown Area Senior Center ndash (717) 367-7984 Dec 4 10 am ndash Radio City Christmas Show VideoDec 10 10 am ndash Bingo Buddies with PreschoolDec 15 1030 am ndash Christmas Activity and Craft
Lancaster House North Happy Hearts Club SeniorCenter ndash (717) 299-1278Tuesdays 1 pm ndash Varied ActivitiesThursdays noon ndash Pinochle
Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center ndash (717) 299-3943Dec 10 930 am ndash Haircuts and ManicuresDec 12 930 am ndash Holiday Music with InstrumentsDec 24 930 am ndash Holiday Program with Santa Claus
Lancaster Rec Senior Center ndash (717) 392-2115 ext 147Dec 12 915 am ndash Benefits of POADec 18 9 am ndash Christmas PartyDec 24 1030 am ndash Baking and Decorating Christmas
Cookies
Lititz Senior Center ndash (717) 626-2800Dec 3 10 am ndash Ice Cream Social with Lancashire HallDec 10 10 am ndash Children from Owl Hill Learning
Center VisitDec 24 10 am ndash Christmas Party and Music
Luis Munoz Marin Senior Center ndash (717) 295-7989Dec 9 10 am ndash Memory Box ProjectDec 11 10 am ndash Crafty Gift Ideas for GrandchildrenDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party
Millersville Senior Center ndash (717) 871-9600Mondays and Fridays 9 am ndash Healthy Steps in Motion
ExerciseDec 19 10 am ndash Cookie ExchangeDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Music with Penn Manor Chorus
Next Gen Senior Center ndash (717) 786-4770Dec 8 930 am ndash Holiday Craft CenterpiecesDec 18 1015 am ndash Smith Middle School SingersDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party
Rodney Park Happy Hearts Club Senior Center ndash(717) 393-7786 Tuesdays noon ndash Pinochle Wednesdays 1 pm ndash Varied Activities Thursdays noon ndash Bingo
Community Programs Free and open to the public
Support Groups Free and open to the public
Dec 3 7 to 815 pmAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupWillow Lakes Outpatient Center212 Willow Valley Lakes Drive Willow Street(717) 464-9365
Dec 8 10 to 11 amAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6076jmortongardenspotvillageorg
Dec 18 noonBrain Tumor Support GroupLancaster General Health Campus Wellness Center2100 Harrisburg Pike Lancaster(717) 626-2894
Dec 22 2 to 3 pmParkinsonrsquos Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6259jshaffergardenspotvillageorg
Dec 24 6 to 8 pmEpilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania SupportGroupLancaster General HospitalStager Room 5555 N Duke St Lancaster(800) 887-7165 ext 104
Saturdays in December 130 to 4 pmTrain Room Holiday Open HouseGarden Spot Village Train Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6000
Dec 1 6 pmRed Rose Singles MeetingHossrsquos Steak amp Sea House100 W Airport Road Lititz(717) 406-6098
Dec 7 3 pmPublic Singing of Handelrsquos MessiahGrace Lutheran Church517 N Queen St Lancaster(717) 397-2748
Dec 14 9 am to 3 pmPennsylvania Music ExpoContinental Inn2285 Lincoln Highway EastLancaster(717) 898-1246wwwrecordcollectorsorg
Dec 19 6 to 9 pmMusic FridaysDowntown Lancaster (717) 341-0028
Senior Center Activities
Library Programs
Lititz Public Library 651 Kissel Hill Road Lititz (717) 626-2255Dec 3 630 pm ndash Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster CountyDec 8 130 to 330 pm Dec 16 6 to 8 pm ndash Scrabble Meet-UpsDec 16 11 am ndash Reel Talk for Everyone The Pianist
If you have an eventyou would like to includeplease email information to mjoyceonlinepubcom for
consideration
Winter is Coming hellipBefore the weather gets too
cold you should protect yourhouse and family from theelements
Here are some essential areas tocheck
Roofbull Look for missing shinglescracked flashing and brokenoverhanging tree limbs
bull Check the chimney for mortardeterioration and loose bricksInspect the underside of the rooffrom the attic for signs of leakage
Exteriorbull Check the foundation for cracksin the concrete or low spots in thesoil where water can accumulateagainst the foundation
bull Examine the caulking in the
siding and around the windowand door trims
Heat
bull Turn on the heating system andensure that the heat is beingdelivered to all outlets
bull Check the filter and change it ifnecessary Keep extra filtersaround so you can change itduring the winter season
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SONG from page 17
developing and refining ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo over several weeks and thenput it away
More than a year later in April 1941Berlin and film director Mark Sandrichwere working on a new movie HolidayInn when Berlin realized it would be theperfect forum for his Christmas song
On the Paramount Studios set wasWalter Scharf a staff music arrangerassigned to Berlin His task was to turnBerlinrsquos tunes into full-fledged orchestralnumbers
Scharf remembers Berlin tapping outldquoWhite Christmasrdquo on a piano Berlin
only had two years of formal schoolingand never learned to read or write musicScharf recalls Berlinrsquos first performance asa ldquovery roughrdquo rendition
Bing Crosby who overheard Berlinplaying the piece was not impressedCrosby a devout Catholic wantedldquoWhite Christmasrdquo removed from thefilm because he thought it would furthersecularize Christmas which he felt shouldbe a religious season
It was Scharf who eased Crosbyrsquosconcern telling the singer he thoughtldquoWhite Christmasrdquo would turn out wellReportedly Crosby rolled his eyes saying
ldquoI hope sordquoHoliday Inn opened in New York on
Aug 4 1942 It featured Bing Crosby asa singer and Fred Astaire as a dancerWhile Berlin was ecstatic andenthusiastic the reviewers barely noticedor mentioned the production
Before long however the song ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo was becoming a hit Themovie won an Oscar for Best Song in1943 and was also nominated for BestScoring of a Musical Picture and BestOriginal Story
Because the country was in the darkestdays of World War II many welcomed
this sentimental reminder of home As aresult Crosbyrsquos recording of ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo has sold more than 30 millionrecords
Crosby was amazed at the publicresponse to the song As a member of theUSOrsquos traveling ensemble he was askedby troops serving in World War II to singldquoWhite Christmasrdquo no matter what timeof year it was
More than 150 different performerswho run the entire musical gamut haverecorded this piece Crosbyrsquos version alonewas listed as the all-time top single by TheGuinness Book of World Records
asset to the giftedSuper achievers frequently are driven
to succeed to escape their ldquoBlack Dogrdquo asWinston Churchill described his owndark moods Those who have beenafflicted with psychiatric maladies includeAbraham Lincoln Sir Isaac NewtonNoah Webster Samuel Johnson Ludwigvan Beethoven Charles Darwin ErnestHemingway Walt Whitman Edgar AllanPoe and Herman Melville
If todayrsquos medications had sedatedtheir psyches would they have been lessdriven to achieve
Crossword puzzles have long served asa choice for those who seek mentalstimulation Now the trend is towardcomputer games AARP has free gameson their website wwwaarporg
For Einstein theorizing may havebeen his equivalent of a computer gameBut he benefited also by playing theviolin to exercise his brain
In 1890 William James in his ThePrinciples of Psychology theorized thatldquoorganic matter especially nerve tissueseems endowed with a very extraordinarydegree of plasticityrdquo
For 50 years that hypothesis wasignored The conventional scientificwisdom held that the brain cannot createneural growth its structure is immutable
Neuroscientists now know throughresearch of neuroplasticity that the brainis capable throughout a lifetime ofstrengthening and creating neuralconnections adapting and reorganizingfollowing injury illness or behavioralalterations
Experiment with ways in which youcan be the gatekeeper of your brainrsquosrehabilitation What is your choice
computer games violin lessons bridgechess painting portraits or landscapes ormaybe crossword puzzles
As with the selection of anantidepressant medication we may haveto try several to find which works bestfor usWalt Sonneville a retired market-researchanalyst is the author of My 22 Centsrsquo WorthThe Higher-Valued Opinion of a SeniorCitizen and A Musing Moment MeditativeEssays on Life and Learning books ofpersonal-opinion essays free of partisan andsectarian viewpoints Contact him atwaltsonnevilleverizonnet
MIND from page 14
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When readers meet me theynever want to talk to meInstead they excitedly look
all around for my husband sayingldquoWherersquos Bobrdquo
Everyone loves Bob But they feelsorry for him because I often make himlook like a doofus (which he is) in mycolumns They look at him with pity andsay ldquoYoursquore such a good sportrdquo
Well Irsquom here to tell you Bob adoresit when I write about him When I donrsquotinclude him hersquoll ask ldquoWhat about merdquowith an insanely disappointed look onhis face
Having said all that last week he hadto fast for routine blood work whichmeant no food after midnight No bigdeal right
Early that evening he was face downon the couch I knelt down andmassaged his shoulders
ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo I saidEver so slowly he raised his head
ldquoDonrsquot you remember the medicalprocedure Irsquom about to getrdquo
ldquoItrsquos not anoperation sweetsItrsquos just a bloodtestrdquo
He sat upldquoJUST A BLOODTESTrdquo
I quietly tiptoedout of the room
At five tomidnight I foundhim in the kitchengorging on frozenpizza
ldquoSheesh Bob Donrsquot you want to nukeit firstrdquo
ldquoTherersquos no timerdquoI lovingly took his hands but he
crazily pulled away and franticallysearched through the cookie jar
ldquoWhere are the peanut buttercookiesrdquo he said
Slowly I stepped backward andwhispered ldquoImdashImdashmay have finishedthem last nightrdquo
ldquoWHATrdquo
ldquoWell I um I wantedcookiesrdquo
ldquoOh so you wantedcookies did you I willnever forgive you for thisrdquo
He dragged himself offto bed I quietly got inbed too In exactly threeminutes he startedmoaning the song fromOliver ldquoFood gloriousfoodmdashhot sausage andmustardrdquo
Less than an hour later he sneezedonce and said ldquoStarvation has caused meto get a coldrdquo
Now I donrsquot like gender stereotypingBut I take that back when it comes to acold Thatrsquos because Bob gets ldquomancoldsrdquo During his last one he threwhimself an ldquoIrsquom going to dierdquo party
I realized that the way I wasapproaching this was all wrong So Ichanged And miraculously I also foundthe cure to the common cold
ldquoYoursquoll be OKrdquo I said ldquoRight afteryour blood work wersquoll get rid of yourcold Instead of heading to your favoritediner like we planned for a lusciousomelet made with grilled apples cheddarcheese and bacon wersquoll keep you onnothing but chicken broth all dayrdquo
Suddenly he stopped sneezingldquoSweets we couldnrsquot have gone to the
diner anywayrdquo I said ldquoYoursquore obviouslytoo weak from starvation Wersquoll go theresomeday sometimemdashfar far from nowsince it will clearly take a long time foryou to recover from your horrible fastingordealrdquo
And with that he jumped out of bedand said ldquoI feel greatrdquo
After the blood work we went to therestaurant where Bob made a speedyrecovery as he reveled in mouthfuls ofglorious food
That week I wound up with amonster cold I knew Bob would get backat me for how I tricked him into gettingbetter I stayed in bedmdashwaiting
He found my grandmotherrsquos quilt inthe cupboard and placed it on metenderly snugging it under my chin
Between sneezes I said ldquoThis is theworst cold Irsquove ever had Go ahead Makefun of me I deserve itrdquo
ldquoYep you dordquo he said putting on hisjacket and getting the car keys
ldquoBob yoursquore going out when Irsquom onmy deathbedrdquo
When he came home he had a bagwith him He took out a chicken pot piemy favorite Kleenex made with aloe acopy of People magazine and a carton ofmint chocolate chip ice cream
He propped up our pillows We spentthe day together watching Murphy Brownreruns and luxuriating in thebreathtaking nearness of each other
So of course everyone loves BobThatrsquos because we all know that he is justlike thismdashsensitive lovingcompassionate and adoringmdasheven whenI donrsquot have a cold
Saralee Perel is an award-winning nationallysyndicated columnist Her new book isCracked Nuts amp Sentimental Journeys StoriesFrom a Life Out of Balance To find out morevisit wwwsaraleeperelcom or emailsperelsaraleeperelcom
18 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
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It is through the varied interestsand considerable talents of ourcontributors and freelance writersthat such a range of informativeand entertaining content isavailable to read each monthThe pages of 50plus Senior Newsare enriched by your contributions
Mike Clark (The Way I See It)
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Clyde McMillan-Gamber (The Beauty in Nature)
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Saralee Perel (Such is Life)
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Thank YouColumnists
Such is Life
Saralee Perel
When a Man Canrsquot Have Food
Bob and Saralee at the diner
The best of Christmases and thehigh point of the feast daymarking the beginning of the
Christian era was the year I got theelectric train An electric train has a lot ofpieces And you can take the pieces apartand put them back together in your ownfashion any old way you want to
The next best part of Christmas wascousin-visiting Here the cousinsmdashalmostall male and within a couple years of myown agemdashbecame real people not justthe last or next wearer of hand-me-downldquoSunday bestrdquo
They were here in person kids I couldplay with bringing with them the cold-fresh of December into our second-floorapartment
Gift inspection was the first order ofbusiness for visiting cousins Even beforehellos it was ldquoWhad-ja-getrdquomdashall oneword Without waiting for a responsethis was followed by ldquoWhad-else-ja-getrdquo
The year of the electric train was atriumph of familial snobberyQuestioning never got past the firstldquowhad-ja-getrdquo Instantly four cousinswere on hands and knees takingeverything apart to rearrange it revisingit to anything but the drearilysymmetrical layout plotted by Lionel
There was never enough track ofcourse There never would bemdashnot forthe fledgling empire builders who werealready looking down the hall to thedining room wondering how manypieces and how many Christmases itwould take to get there
There was one other Christmas giftthat even among my cousins wouldsquash the ldquowhad-ja-getsrdquo If you got anErector Set you simply pointed at thebox
You tried not to look too superioracting as though lavish gifts were an
everyday thingwith you Youmight beinterrupted byyour auntinsisting youtry on ldquoat leastthe jacketrdquofrom theSunday outfither son hadfinallyoutgrown But the moment was stillyours
The Erector Set consisted entirely ofparts Nothing was put together in thefirst place hundreds of metal pieces steelwheels nuts and boltsmdashendlesspossibilities for both construction andeventual dismembermentmdashand theruination of hundreds of vacuumcleaners
(My Aunt Ella used to claim that theErector Set people were subsidized by theHoover people But then Aunt Ella alsoclaimed that opening an umbrellaindoors made the roof leak and onerainy spring she turned out to be rightabout that)
One year a cousin we visited got anIrish Mail This was a sidewalk vehiclethat you steered with your feet andpropelled by working a handlebar backand forth
It was really a neat machine and onceyou got the rhythm of it you could workup some real speedmdashplenty enough tobecome a pedestrian hazard and getyelled at
But the Irish Mail was expensive andthus unheard of in his neighborhood soit simply had to be ldquodorkyrdquo which meantit was soon abandoned and left in a darkcorner of the cousinrsquos basement It was agift from the other side of the family an
uncle bymarriage wholived in a swellapartmentbuilding thatdidnrsquot allowkids
There was asuper-deluxemodel of theErector Set thatactually had a
miniature steam engine with it None ofus cousins had one but there was anonly child named Arnold who lived in afirst-floor apartment down the blockwho did
The engine would have made a lot offriends for Arnold who could have usedsome help in that department since henot only had steel-rimmed glasses butwore braces too
But his mother wouldnrsquot let anybody
play with it because it was too dangerousSo we kept pushing Arnold into snowbanks or bushes for all the next year untilhe and his steam engine finally moved tothe suburbs
Eventually the cousins went separateways Some uncles became prosperousand relocated to airier neighborhoodsToday the children of the cousins andthe cousins of the cousins donrsquot evenknow one another
Which is a pity really If all thecousins chipped in we could get theextra track for the train and the ErectorSet with the miniature steam engineThen wersquod get together again and makeall those nifty things that are pictured onthe lids of the boxes
A collection of Ted Rickardrsquos family-funessays is titled Anything Worth Knowing ILearned from the Grandkids It is nowavailable in paperback on Amazoncom
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Artist Shares 100 Faces 100 StoriesPhotographer Molly Kraybillrsquos
display on aging ldquoOne Hundredrdquowill be on display in the Harvest ViewGallery of Landis Homes from 430to 830 pm through Jan 15
A 2009 graduate of LancasterMennonite High School Kraybillgraduated in 2013 from EasternMennonite University inHarrisonburg Va with a degree inphotography and digitalcommunications
The ldquoart of agingrdquo took on newmeaning for Kraybill whophotographed women ages 1 to 100
for her senior art show titled ldquoOneHundredrdquo
ldquolsquoOne Hundredrsquo is an explorationof the female experience of agingrdquosays Kraybill ldquoI photographed onefemale for every age 1 through 100and asked each one the samequestion lsquoWhat do you like aboutyour agersquo
ldquoThe result is a colorful visualjourney through the wisdom painand joy that aging brings Frombraces to wrinkles from the simpledelights of being a kindergartner tothe losses of older age I have found
that age is something to be celebratedembraced and most importantlynothing to be ashamed ofrdquo
For Kraybill talking with theparticipants shed new light on aging
ldquoThey made me realize that Ishouldnrsquot be scared of the futurerdquo saidKraybill ldquoIt makes me appreciateliving in the moment
ldquoIrsquom excited to agerdquoLandis Homes is located at 1001
E Oregon Road Lititz Moreinformation is available atwwwlandishomesorg or by calling(717) 381-3550
Pumpkin ContestCelebrates Creativity
Lancaster native Molly Kraybill currently lives inWashington DC where she teaches digital art
in a public elementary school
Residents staff and localvolunteers at Garden Spot Villagerecently teamed up for the first-ever on-campus ldquoPack-A-Paloozardquoto benefit Operation ChristmasChild a project of SamaritanrsquosPurse an international Christianrelief and evangelismorganization
The group packed 120 red-and-green holiday-themedshoeboxes with school and craftsupplies toys toothbrushes andtoothpaste and other items Theboxes will be distributed to needychildren overseas
In addition to the boxespacked at Pack-A-Palooza GardenSpot Village distributed another 100boxes to individual residents forpacking Packers included a personal
note of encouragement in each boxSamaritanrsquos Purse has run
Operation Christmas Child each yearsince 1993
First place ndash The Carousel created bythe St Annersquos receptionist office
Second place ndash The Popcorn Bucket(SARC cinema) created by the first-floor
nursing staff Third place ndash The GumballMachine created by the
admissions and social work team
After the votes were compiled thewinners of the annual St AnnersquosRetirement Community pumpkin-decorating contest were announced at thecommunityrsquos annual Halloween party
The winners were
Volunteers Barbara SlowthowerShirley Fulton and Therese Hodson sortcrayons and other supplies to be packedinto shoeboxes for Operation ChristmasChild during the recent Pack-A-Palooza
event at Garden Spot Village
GSV Hosts First On-CampusPack-A-PaloozaThe Garden Spot Village holiday train
room celebrating its 10th anniversary thisyear is open to the public from 130 to 4pm on Saturdays through Dec 27
Even repeat visitors will find lots ofnew highlights on both O-gauge andHO-gauge layouts
The O-gauge layout features a hobocamp Sunoco Oil siding many detailedstructures and LED lighting A newLionel Legacy remote control systemmakes it possible to run five trains atonce
Now visitors can push a button tomove workers around a control towerand operate a sawmill with a conveyor-belt log loader
These new features are in addition toan operating freight station coal loadergas station and water tower
Visitors will also see a 15-foot earlyhandcrafted Lionel O-gauge circus train
This year club members can operatemuch of the HO-gauge display through
a computer or smart phone The displaynow features more detailed roadcrossings with crossing gates that raiseand lower with flashing lights andringing bells
Visitors will still be able to get anengineerrsquos-eye view from the engine ofone of the trains on a 55-inch wallmonitor
Garden Spot Village is located at 433S Kinzer Ave Admission is freedonations are accepted For informationand directions call (717) 355-6000
Garden Spot Village Train Clubmembers Mike Lanyon left and
Mike ldquoFitzrdquo Fitzgerald
Holiday Train Room Open to Public
because I eventually got him into ittoordquo
Leh began to study antiques learningfrom older people hersquod meet at the fleamarkets who would show him what tolook for and what wasnrsquot worth it
From there he gained an interest inblue-decorated stoneware which hefound more interesting than bottles aseach was handmade and uniquelydecorated
ldquoI learned at some point that diversityis goodrdquo he said ldquoI got into all avenuesof antiquing buying painted furnitureiron glass pottery oil paintings basketsand chinardquo
While he works full-time as asalesman estimator Leh has filled hisweekends running to different auctionsHe still loves variety but he keeps asharp eye out for his favorite blue crocks
He looks for ones with specialdecorations Tulips and other floraldesigns are most common with fruitfalling as a close second and birds as athird The rarest finds have moons catsor dogs
Leh has close to 100 crocks in hispersonal collection and said he canrsquot evenbegin to count the bottles No matterhow many he gets he keeps his findslocal
His fascination with history pushedhim to sell his home and move inSeptember to a 1798 stone house builtby Thomas Pettit the son of a countyfounder
The architecture is unparalleled Lehsaid There are seven fireplaces thickwindow boxes and original chair railsand hardwood floors through the home
The house was added to the NationalRegister of Historic Places in 1983 It isthe perfect environment for Lehrsquosnumerous treasures now displayed andincorporated into the housersquos deacutecor
ldquoI just love historyrdquo he said ldquoIt makes
perfect sense for me to have a place likethis to fill with the items I am sofascinated withrdquo
While antiques became a huge part ofLehrsquos life he slowly made it a familyaffair His father bought a home inupstate New York that was built in 1894and together they decorated it withperiod items that fit the theme of thehome
Over the years his fatherrsquos collectiongrew and he started selling things withhis son sharing a booth at a localantique mart Soon they had two boothsand eventually three The younger Lehno longer has a booth but his father stillruns one out of Easton Pa
A lot of the antiques Leh tries to sellare higher-end items that can sit too longat a local market He finds better luck
sending those to auctionsVisiting one is an experience he
saidldquoItrsquos the people itrsquos the food itrsquos
the triprdquo he said ldquoTherersquos not anauction I donrsquot go to where I donrsquot
know peoplerdquoAlthough antiquing can be expensive
it doesnrsquot have to be Leh saidHersquos bought many things for more
than $10000 including a LancasterCounty farm table he bought thissummer
But there are a variety of levels atwhich people can get involved headded
Every year he goes to the BaltimoreBottle Show where he sees many kidsgetting started at the same age he didSome of them walk in with $5 and leavewith 10 bottles ready to start acollection they can build on
Many of them can even specialize incertain bottles such as medicine bottlesor soda and beer bottles
ldquoMy problem was I specialized ineverythingrdquo he said laughing
Leh also finds value not necessarily inthe expensive items but in the ones thatare the most unusual
ldquoWhat they were wherever they camefrom what they were used formdashthosestories are what interest merdquo Leh said
Early Pennsylvania settlers brought alittle bit of nature into their own homeshe said painting furniture pottery andother decorations
ldquoThose are some of my favoriteitemsrdquo he said ldquoAt one point they wereall close to someonersquos heart And I liketo think I can appreciate them nowrdquo
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For more information or to submit your happenings email Megan Joyce at mjoyceonlinepubcom or mail to
50plus Senior NewsMegan Joyce
3912 Abel Drive Columbia PA 17512
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TREASURE from page 1
Some of Lehrsquos antique bottlecollection including figural
bitters bottles historical flasksand early medicine bottles
Back row from left Gaudy Dutch cup andplate Rabbitware plate Leeds plate Centerfrom left eagle butter print pewter master
salt seated Redware dog and cow butter print
Leh acquired this local farm table(circa 1820) in summer 2014
22 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
Lancaster County
Calendar of EventsCocalico Senior Association ndash (717) 336-7489Dec 12 10 am ndash Music with Sandy HeiseyDec 18 10 am ndash Compass Mark Program on ProvisionsDec 24 9 am ndash Christmas Party
Columbia Senior Center ndash (717) 684-4850Dec 3 1015 am ndash Christmas BingoDec 11 10 am ndash Christmas Special Quarryville
Presbyterian SingersDec 30 1015 am ndash New Yearrsquos Eve Party and Luncheon
Elizabethtown Area Senior Center ndash (717) 367-7984 Dec 4 10 am ndash Radio City Christmas Show VideoDec 10 10 am ndash Bingo Buddies with PreschoolDec 15 1030 am ndash Christmas Activity and Craft
Lancaster House North Happy Hearts Club SeniorCenter ndash (717) 299-1278Tuesdays 1 pm ndash Varied ActivitiesThursdays noon ndash Pinochle
Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center ndash (717) 299-3943Dec 10 930 am ndash Haircuts and ManicuresDec 12 930 am ndash Holiday Music with InstrumentsDec 24 930 am ndash Holiday Program with Santa Claus
Lancaster Rec Senior Center ndash (717) 392-2115 ext 147Dec 12 915 am ndash Benefits of POADec 18 9 am ndash Christmas PartyDec 24 1030 am ndash Baking and Decorating Christmas
Cookies
Lititz Senior Center ndash (717) 626-2800Dec 3 10 am ndash Ice Cream Social with Lancashire HallDec 10 10 am ndash Children from Owl Hill Learning
Center VisitDec 24 10 am ndash Christmas Party and Music
Luis Munoz Marin Senior Center ndash (717) 295-7989Dec 9 10 am ndash Memory Box ProjectDec 11 10 am ndash Crafty Gift Ideas for GrandchildrenDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party
Millersville Senior Center ndash (717) 871-9600Mondays and Fridays 9 am ndash Healthy Steps in Motion
ExerciseDec 19 10 am ndash Cookie ExchangeDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Music with Penn Manor Chorus
Next Gen Senior Center ndash (717) 786-4770Dec 8 930 am ndash Holiday Craft CenterpiecesDec 18 1015 am ndash Smith Middle School SingersDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party
Rodney Park Happy Hearts Club Senior Center ndash(717) 393-7786 Tuesdays noon ndash Pinochle Wednesdays 1 pm ndash Varied Activities Thursdays noon ndash Bingo
Community Programs Free and open to the public
Support Groups Free and open to the public
Dec 3 7 to 815 pmAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupWillow Lakes Outpatient Center212 Willow Valley Lakes Drive Willow Street(717) 464-9365
Dec 8 10 to 11 amAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6076jmortongardenspotvillageorg
Dec 18 noonBrain Tumor Support GroupLancaster General Health Campus Wellness Center2100 Harrisburg Pike Lancaster(717) 626-2894
Dec 22 2 to 3 pmParkinsonrsquos Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6259jshaffergardenspotvillageorg
Dec 24 6 to 8 pmEpilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania SupportGroupLancaster General HospitalStager Room 5555 N Duke St Lancaster(800) 887-7165 ext 104
Saturdays in December 130 to 4 pmTrain Room Holiday Open HouseGarden Spot Village Train Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6000
Dec 1 6 pmRed Rose Singles MeetingHossrsquos Steak amp Sea House100 W Airport Road Lititz(717) 406-6098
Dec 7 3 pmPublic Singing of Handelrsquos MessiahGrace Lutheran Church517 N Queen St Lancaster(717) 397-2748
Dec 14 9 am to 3 pmPennsylvania Music ExpoContinental Inn2285 Lincoln Highway EastLancaster(717) 898-1246wwwrecordcollectorsorg
Dec 19 6 to 9 pmMusic FridaysDowntown Lancaster (717) 341-0028
Senior Center Activities
Library Programs
Lititz Public Library 651 Kissel Hill Road Lititz (717) 626-2255Dec 3 630 pm ndash Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster CountyDec 8 130 to 330 pm Dec 16 6 to 8 pm ndash Scrabble Meet-UpsDec 16 11 am ndash Reel Talk for Everyone The Pianist
If you have an eventyou would like to includeplease email information to mjoyceonlinepubcom for
consideration
Winter is Coming hellipBefore the weather gets too
cold you should protect yourhouse and family from theelements
Here are some essential areas tocheck
Roofbull Look for missing shinglescracked flashing and brokenoverhanging tree limbs
bull Check the chimney for mortardeterioration and loose bricksInspect the underside of the rooffrom the attic for signs of leakage
Exteriorbull Check the foundation for cracksin the concrete or low spots in thesoil where water can accumulateagainst the foundation
bull Examine the caulking in the
siding and around the windowand door trims
Heat
bull Turn on the heating system andensure that the heat is beingdelivered to all outlets
bull Check the filter and change it ifnecessary Keep extra filtersaround so you can change itduring the winter season
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SONG from page 17
developing and refining ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo over several weeks and thenput it away
More than a year later in April 1941Berlin and film director Mark Sandrichwere working on a new movie HolidayInn when Berlin realized it would be theperfect forum for his Christmas song
On the Paramount Studios set wasWalter Scharf a staff music arrangerassigned to Berlin His task was to turnBerlinrsquos tunes into full-fledged orchestralnumbers
Scharf remembers Berlin tapping outldquoWhite Christmasrdquo on a piano Berlin
only had two years of formal schoolingand never learned to read or write musicScharf recalls Berlinrsquos first performance asa ldquovery roughrdquo rendition
Bing Crosby who overheard Berlinplaying the piece was not impressedCrosby a devout Catholic wantedldquoWhite Christmasrdquo removed from thefilm because he thought it would furthersecularize Christmas which he felt shouldbe a religious season
It was Scharf who eased Crosbyrsquosconcern telling the singer he thoughtldquoWhite Christmasrdquo would turn out wellReportedly Crosby rolled his eyes saying
ldquoI hope sordquoHoliday Inn opened in New York on
Aug 4 1942 It featured Bing Crosby asa singer and Fred Astaire as a dancerWhile Berlin was ecstatic andenthusiastic the reviewers barely noticedor mentioned the production
Before long however the song ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo was becoming a hit Themovie won an Oscar for Best Song in1943 and was also nominated for BestScoring of a Musical Picture and BestOriginal Story
Because the country was in the darkestdays of World War II many welcomed
this sentimental reminder of home As aresult Crosbyrsquos recording of ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo has sold more than 30 millionrecords
Crosby was amazed at the publicresponse to the song As a member of theUSOrsquos traveling ensemble he was askedby troops serving in World War II to singldquoWhite Christmasrdquo no matter what timeof year it was
More than 150 different performerswho run the entire musical gamut haverecorded this piece Crosbyrsquos version alonewas listed as the all-time top single by TheGuinness Book of World Records
asset to the giftedSuper achievers frequently are driven
to succeed to escape their ldquoBlack Dogrdquo asWinston Churchill described his owndark moods Those who have beenafflicted with psychiatric maladies includeAbraham Lincoln Sir Isaac NewtonNoah Webster Samuel Johnson Ludwigvan Beethoven Charles Darwin ErnestHemingway Walt Whitman Edgar AllanPoe and Herman Melville
If todayrsquos medications had sedatedtheir psyches would they have been lessdriven to achieve
Crossword puzzles have long served asa choice for those who seek mentalstimulation Now the trend is towardcomputer games AARP has free gameson their website wwwaarporg
For Einstein theorizing may havebeen his equivalent of a computer gameBut he benefited also by playing theviolin to exercise his brain
In 1890 William James in his ThePrinciples of Psychology theorized thatldquoorganic matter especially nerve tissueseems endowed with a very extraordinarydegree of plasticityrdquo
For 50 years that hypothesis wasignored The conventional scientificwisdom held that the brain cannot createneural growth its structure is immutable
Neuroscientists now know throughresearch of neuroplasticity that the brainis capable throughout a lifetime ofstrengthening and creating neuralconnections adapting and reorganizingfollowing injury illness or behavioralalterations
Experiment with ways in which youcan be the gatekeeper of your brainrsquosrehabilitation What is your choice
computer games violin lessons bridgechess painting portraits or landscapes ormaybe crossword puzzles
As with the selection of anantidepressant medication we may haveto try several to find which works bestfor usWalt Sonneville a retired market-researchanalyst is the author of My 22 Centsrsquo WorthThe Higher-Valued Opinion of a SeniorCitizen and A Musing Moment MeditativeEssays on Life and Learning books ofpersonal-opinion essays free of partisan andsectarian viewpoints Contact him atwaltsonnevilleverizonnet
MIND from page 14
24 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
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Dan Duryea ND
Naturopath
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The best of Christmases and thehigh point of the feast daymarking the beginning of the
Christian era was the year I got theelectric train An electric train has a lot ofpieces And you can take the pieces apartand put them back together in your ownfashion any old way you want to
The next best part of Christmas wascousin-visiting Here the cousinsmdashalmostall male and within a couple years of myown agemdashbecame real people not justthe last or next wearer of hand-me-downldquoSunday bestrdquo
They were here in person kids I couldplay with bringing with them the cold-fresh of December into our second-floorapartment
Gift inspection was the first order ofbusiness for visiting cousins Even beforehellos it was ldquoWhad-ja-getrdquomdashall oneword Without waiting for a responsethis was followed by ldquoWhad-else-ja-getrdquo
The year of the electric train was atriumph of familial snobberyQuestioning never got past the firstldquowhad-ja-getrdquo Instantly four cousinswere on hands and knees takingeverything apart to rearrange it revisingit to anything but the drearilysymmetrical layout plotted by Lionel
There was never enough track ofcourse There never would bemdashnot forthe fledgling empire builders who werealready looking down the hall to thedining room wondering how manypieces and how many Christmases itwould take to get there
There was one other Christmas giftthat even among my cousins wouldsquash the ldquowhad-ja-getsrdquo If you got anErector Set you simply pointed at thebox
You tried not to look too superioracting as though lavish gifts were an
everyday thingwith you Youmight beinterrupted byyour auntinsisting youtry on ldquoat leastthe jacketrdquofrom theSunday outfither son hadfinallyoutgrown But the moment was stillyours
The Erector Set consisted entirely ofparts Nothing was put together in thefirst place hundreds of metal pieces steelwheels nuts and boltsmdashendlesspossibilities for both construction andeventual dismembermentmdashand theruination of hundreds of vacuumcleaners
(My Aunt Ella used to claim that theErector Set people were subsidized by theHoover people But then Aunt Ella alsoclaimed that opening an umbrellaindoors made the roof leak and onerainy spring she turned out to be rightabout that)
One year a cousin we visited got anIrish Mail This was a sidewalk vehiclethat you steered with your feet andpropelled by working a handlebar backand forth
It was really a neat machine and onceyou got the rhythm of it you could workup some real speedmdashplenty enough tobecome a pedestrian hazard and getyelled at
But the Irish Mail was expensive andthus unheard of in his neighborhood soit simply had to be ldquodorkyrdquo which meantit was soon abandoned and left in a darkcorner of the cousinrsquos basement It was agift from the other side of the family an
uncle bymarriage wholived in a swellapartmentbuilding thatdidnrsquot allowkids
There was asuper-deluxemodel of theErector Set thatactually had a
miniature steam engine with it None ofus cousins had one but there was anonly child named Arnold who lived in afirst-floor apartment down the blockwho did
The engine would have made a lot offriends for Arnold who could have usedsome help in that department since henot only had steel-rimmed glasses butwore braces too
But his mother wouldnrsquot let anybody
play with it because it was too dangerousSo we kept pushing Arnold into snowbanks or bushes for all the next year untilhe and his steam engine finally moved tothe suburbs
Eventually the cousins went separateways Some uncles became prosperousand relocated to airier neighborhoodsToday the children of the cousins andthe cousins of the cousins donrsquot evenknow one another
Which is a pity really If all thecousins chipped in we could get theextra track for the train and the ErectorSet with the miniature steam engineThen wersquod get together again and makeall those nifty things that are pictured onthe lids of the boxes
A collection of Ted Rickardrsquos family-funessays is titled Anything Worth Knowing ILearned from the Grandkids It is nowavailable in paperback on Amazoncom
www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 19
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Artist Shares 100 Faces 100 StoriesPhotographer Molly Kraybillrsquos
display on aging ldquoOne Hundredrdquowill be on display in the Harvest ViewGallery of Landis Homes from 430to 830 pm through Jan 15
A 2009 graduate of LancasterMennonite High School Kraybillgraduated in 2013 from EasternMennonite University inHarrisonburg Va with a degree inphotography and digitalcommunications
The ldquoart of agingrdquo took on newmeaning for Kraybill whophotographed women ages 1 to 100
for her senior art show titled ldquoOneHundredrdquo
ldquolsquoOne Hundredrsquo is an explorationof the female experience of agingrdquosays Kraybill ldquoI photographed onefemale for every age 1 through 100and asked each one the samequestion lsquoWhat do you like aboutyour agersquo
ldquoThe result is a colorful visualjourney through the wisdom painand joy that aging brings Frombraces to wrinkles from the simpledelights of being a kindergartner tothe losses of older age I have found
that age is something to be celebratedembraced and most importantlynothing to be ashamed ofrdquo
For Kraybill talking with theparticipants shed new light on aging
ldquoThey made me realize that Ishouldnrsquot be scared of the futurerdquo saidKraybill ldquoIt makes me appreciateliving in the moment
ldquoIrsquom excited to agerdquoLandis Homes is located at 1001
E Oregon Road Lititz Moreinformation is available atwwwlandishomesorg or by calling(717) 381-3550
Pumpkin ContestCelebrates Creativity
Lancaster native Molly Kraybill currently lives inWashington DC where she teaches digital art
in a public elementary school
Residents staff and localvolunteers at Garden Spot Villagerecently teamed up for the first-ever on-campus ldquoPack-A-Paloozardquoto benefit Operation ChristmasChild a project of SamaritanrsquosPurse an international Christianrelief and evangelismorganization
The group packed 120 red-and-green holiday-themedshoeboxes with school and craftsupplies toys toothbrushes andtoothpaste and other items Theboxes will be distributed to needychildren overseas
In addition to the boxespacked at Pack-A-Palooza GardenSpot Village distributed another 100boxes to individual residents forpacking Packers included a personal
note of encouragement in each boxSamaritanrsquos Purse has run
Operation Christmas Child each yearsince 1993
First place ndash The Carousel created bythe St Annersquos receptionist office
Second place ndash The Popcorn Bucket(SARC cinema) created by the first-floor
nursing staff Third place ndash The GumballMachine created by the
admissions and social work team
After the votes were compiled thewinners of the annual St AnnersquosRetirement Community pumpkin-decorating contest were announced at thecommunityrsquos annual Halloween party
The winners were
Volunteers Barbara SlowthowerShirley Fulton and Therese Hodson sortcrayons and other supplies to be packedinto shoeboxes for Operation ChristmasChild during the recent Pack-A-Palooza
event at Garden Spot Village
GSV Hosts First On-CampusPack-A-PaloozaThe Garden Spot Village holiday train
room celebrating its 10th anniversary thisyear is open to the public from 130 to 4pm on Saturdays through Dec 27
Even repeat visitors will find lots ofnew highlights on both O-gauge andHO-gauge layouts
The O-gauge layout features a hobocamp Sunoco Oil siding many detailedstructures and LED lighting A newLionel Legacy remote control systemmakes it possible to run five trains atonce
Now visitors can push a button tomove workers around a control towerand operate a sawmill with a conveyor-belt log loader
These new features are in addition toan operating freight station coal loadergas station and water tower
Visitors will also see a 15-foot earlyhandcrafted Lionel O-gauge circus train
This year club members can operatemuch of the HO-gauge display through
a computer or smart phone The displaynow features more detailed roadcrossings with crossing gates that raiseand lower with flashing lights andringing bells
Visitors will still be able to get anengineerrsquos-eye view from the engine ofone of the trains on a 55-inch wallmonitor
Garden Spot Village is located at 433S Kinzer Ave Admission is freedonations are accepted For informationand directions call (717) 355-6000
Garden Spot Village Train Clubmembers Mike Lanyon left and
Mike ldquoFitzrdquo Fitzgerald
Holiday Train Room Open to Public
because I eventually got him into ittoordquo
Leh began to study antiques learningfrom older people hersquod meet at the fleamarkets who would show him what tolook for and what wasnrsquot worth it
From there he gained an interest inblue-decorated stoneware which hefound more interesting than bottles aseach was handmade and uniquelydecorated
ldquoI learned at some point that diversityis goodrdquo he said ldquoI got into all avenuesof antiquing buying painted furnitureiron glass pottery oil paintings basketsand chinardquo
While he works full-time as asalesman estimator Leh has filled hisweekends running to different auctionsHe still loves variety but he keeps asharp eye out for his favorite blue crocks
He looks for ones with specialdecorations Tulips and other floraldesigns are most common with fruitfalling as a close second and birds as athird The rarest finds have moons catsor dogs
Leh has close to 100 crocks in hispersonal collection and said he canrsquot evenbegin to count the bottles No matterhow many he gets he keeps his findslocal
His fascination with history pushedhim to sell his home and move inSeptember to a 1798 stone house builtby Thomas Pettit the son of a countyfounder
The architecture is unparalleled Lehsaid There are seven fireplaces thickwindow boxes and original chair railsand hardwood floors through the home
The house was added to the NationalRegister of Historic Places in 1983 It isthe perfect environment for Lehrsquosnumerous treasures now displayed andincorporated into the housersquos deacutecor
ldquoI just love historyrdquo he said ldquoIt makes
perfect sense for me to have a place likethis to fill with the items I am sofascinated withrdquo
While antiques became a huge part ofLehrsquos life he slowly made it a familyaffair His father bought a home inupstate New York that was built in 1894and together they decorated it withperiod items that fit the theme of thehome
Over the years his fatherrsquos collectiongrew and he started selling things withhis son sharing a booth at a localantique mart Soon they had two boothsand eventually three The younger Lehno longer has a booth but his father stillruns one out of Easton Pa
A lot of the antiques Leh tries to sellare higher-end items that can sit too longat a local market He finds better luck
sending those to auctionsVisiting one is an experience he
saidldquoItrsquos the people itrsquos the food itrsquos
the triprdquo he said ldquoTherersquos not anauction I donrsquot go to where I donrsquot
know peoplerdquoAlthough antiquing can be expensive
it doesnrsquot have to be Leh saidHersquos bought many things for more
than $10000 including a LancasterCounty farm table he bought thissummer
But there are a variety of levels atwhich people can get involved headded
Every year he goes to the BaltimoreBottle Show where he sees many kidsgetting started at the same age he didSome of them walk in with $5 and leavewith 10 bottles ready to start acollection they can build on
Many of them can even specialize incertain bottles such as medicine bottlesor soda and beer bottles
ldquoMy problem was I specialized ineverythingrdquo he said laughing
Leh also finds value not necessarily inthe expensive items but in the ones thatare the most unusual
ldquoWhat they were wherever they camefrom what they were used formdashthosestories are what interest merdquo Leh said
Early Pennsylvania settlers brought alittle bit of nature into their own homeshe said painting furniture pottery andother decorations
ldquoThose are some of my favoriteitemsrdquo he said ldquoAt one point they wereall close to someonersquos heart And I liketo think I can appreciate them nowrdquo
Please note submissions must be received bythe 10th of the month prior to insertion
Submissions will be included as space permits
For more information or to submit your happenings email Megan Joyce at mjoyceonlinepubcom or mail to
50plus Senior NewsMegan Joyce
3912 Abel Drive Columbia PA 17512
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TREASURE from page 1
Some of Lehrsquos antique bottlecollection including figural
bitters bottles historical flasksand early medicine bottles
Back row from left Gaudy Dutch cup andplate Rabbitware plate Leeds plate Centerfrom left eagle butter print pewter master
salt seated Redware dog and cow butter print
Leh acquired this local farm table(circa 1820) in summer 2014
22 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
Lancaster County
Calendar of EventsCocalico Senior Association ndash (717) 336-7489Dec 12 10 am ndash Music with Sandy HeiseyDec 18 10 am ndash Compass Mark Program on ProvisionsDec 24 9 am ndash Christmas Party
Columbia Senior Center ndash (717) 684-4850Dec 3 1015 am ndash Christmas BingoDec 11 10 am ndash Christmas Special Quarryville
Presbyterian SingersDec 30 1015 am ndash New Yearrsquos Eve Party and Luncheon
Elizabethtown Area Senior Center ndash (717) 367-7984 Dec 4 10 am ndash Radio City Christmas Show VideoDec 10 10 am ndash Bingo Buddies with PreschoolDec 15 1030 am ndash Christmas Activity and Craft
Lancaster House North Happy Hearts Club SeniorCenter ndash (717) 299-1278Tuesdays 1 pm ndash Varied ActivitiesThursdays noon ndash Pinochle
Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center ndash (717) 299-3943Dec 10 930 am ndash Haircuts and ManicuresDec 12 930 am ndash Holiday Music with InstrumentsDec 24 930 am ndash Holiday Program with Santa Claus
Lancaster Rec Senior Center ndash (717) 392-2115 ext 147Dec 12 915 am ndash Benefits of POADec 18 9 am ndash Christmas PartyDec 24 1030 am ndash Baking and Decorating Christmas
Cookies
Lititz Senior Center ndash (717) 626-2800Dec 3 10 am ndash Ice Cream Social with Lancashire HallDec 10 10 am ndash Children from Owl Hill Learning
Center VisitDec 24 10 am ndash Christmas Party and Music
Luis Munoz Marin Senior Center ndash (717) 295-7989Dec 9 10 am ndash Memory Box ProjectDec 11 10 am ndash Crafty Gift Ideas for GrandchildrenDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party
Millersville Senior Center ndash (717) 871-9600Mondays and Fridays 9 am ndash Healthy Steps in Motion
ExerciseDec 19 10 am ndash Cookie ExchangeDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Music with Penn Manor Chorus
Next Gen Senior Center ndash (717) 786-4770Dec 8 930 am ndash Holiday Craft CenterpiecesDec 18 1015 am ndash Smith Middle School SingersDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party
Rodney Park Happy Hearts Club Senior Center ndash(717) 393-7786 Tuesdays noon ndash Pinochle Wednesdays 1 pm ndash Varied Activities Thursdays noon ndash Bingo
Community Programs Free and open to the public
Support Groups Free and open to the public
Dec 3 7 to 815 pmAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupWillow Lakes Outpatient Center212 Willow Valley Lakes Drive Willow Street(717) 464-9365
Dec 8 10 to 11 amAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6076jmortongardenspotvillageorg
Dec 18 noonBrain Tumor Support GroupLancaster General Health Campus Wellness Center2100 Harrisburg Pike Lancaster(717) 626-2894
Dec 22 2 to 3 pmParkinsonrsquos Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6259jshaffergardenspotvillageorg
Dec 24 6 to 8 pmEpilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania SupportGroupLancaster General HospitalStager Room 5555 N Duke St Lancaster(800) 887-7165 ext 104
Saturdays in December 130 to 4 pmTrain Room Holiday Open HouseGarden Spot Village Train Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6000
Dec 1 6 pmRed Rose Singles MeetingHossrsquos Steak amp Sea House100 W Airport Road Lititz(717) 406-6098
Dec 7 3 pmPublic Singing of Handelrsquos MessiahGrace Lutheran Church517 N Queen St Lancaster(717) 397-2748
Dec 14 9 am to 3 pmPennsylvania Music ExpoContinental Inn2285 Lincoln Highway EastLancaster(717) 898-1246wwwrecordcollectorsorg
Dec 19 6 to 9 pmMusic FridaysDowntown Lancaster (717) 341-0028
Senior Center Activities
Library Programs
Lititz Public Library 651 Kissel Hill Road Lititz (717) 626-2255Dec 3 630 pm ndash Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster CountyDec 8 130 to 330 pm Dec 16 6 to 8 pm ndash Scrabble Meet-UpsDec 16 11 am ndash Reel Talk for Everyone The Pianist
If you have an eventyou would like to includeplease email information to mjoyceonlinepubcom for
consideration
Winter is Coming hellipBefore the weather gets too
cold you should protect yourhouse and family from theelements
Here are some essential areas tocheck
Roofbull Look for missing shinglescracked flashing and brokenoverhanging tree limbs
bull Check the chimney for mortardeterioration and loose bricksInspect the underside of the rooffrom the attic for signs of leakage
Exteriorbull Check the foundation for cracksin the concrete or low spots in thesoil where water can accumulateagainst the foundation
bull Examine the caulking in the
siding and around the windowand door trims
Heat
bull Turn on the heating system andensure that the heat is beingdelivered to all outlets
bull Check the filter and change it ifnecessary Keep extra filtersaround so you can change itduring the winter season
www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 23
SONG from page 17
developing and refining ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo over several weeks and thenput it away
More than a year later in April 1941Berlin and film director Mark Sandrichwere working on a new movie HolidayInn when Berlin realized it would be theperfect forum for his Christmas song
On the Paramount Studios set wasWalter Scharf a staff music arrangerassigned to Berlin His task was to turnBerlinrsquos tunes into full-fledged orchestralnumbers
Scharf remembers Berlin tapping outldquoWhite Christmasrdquo on a piano Berlin
only had two years of formal schoolingand never learned to read or write musicScharf recalls Berlinrsquos first performance asa ldquovery roughrdquo rendition
Bing Crosby who overheard Berlinplaying the piece was not impressedCrosby a devout Catholic wantedldquoWhite Christmasrdquo removed from thefilm because he thought it would furthersecularize Christmas which he felt shouldbe a religious season
It was Scharf who eased Crosbyrsquosconcern telling the singer he thoughtldquoWhite Christmasrdquo would turn out wellReportedly Crosby rolled his eyes saying
ldquoI hope sordquoHoliday Inn opened in New York on
Aug 4 1942 It featured Bing Crosby asa singer and Fred Astaire as a dancerWhile Berlin was ecstatic andenthusiastic the reviewers barely noticedor mentioned the production
Before long however the song ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo was becoming a hit Themovie won an Oscar for Best Song in1943 and was also nominated for BestScoring of a Musical Picture and BestOriginal Story
Because the country was in the darkestdays of World War II many welcomed
this sentimental reminder of home As aresult Crosbyrsquos recording of ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo has sold more than 30 millionrecords
Crosby was amazed at the publicresponse to the song As a member of theUSOrsquos traveling ensemble he was askedby troops serving in World War II to singldquoWhite Christmasrdquo no matter what timeof year it was
More than 150 different performerswho run the entire musical gamut haverecorded this piece Crosbyrsquos version alonewas listed as the all-time top single by TheGuinness Book of World Records
asset to the giftedSuper achievers frequently are driven
to succeed to escape their ldquoBlack Dogrdquo asWinston Churchill described his owndark moods Those who have beenafflicted with psychiatric maladies includeAbraham Lincoln Sir Isaac NewtonNoah Webster Samuel Johnson Ludwigvan Beethoven Charles Darwin ErnestHemingway Walt Whitman Edgar AllanPoe and Herman Melville
If todayrsquos medications had sedatedtheir psyches would they have been lessdriven to achieve
Crossword puzzles have long served asa choice for those who seek mentalstimulation Now the trend is towardcomputer games AARP has free gameson their website wwwaarporg
For Einstein theorizing may havebeen his equivalent of a computer gameBut he benefited also by playing theviolin to exercise his brain
In 1890 William James in his ThePrinciples of Psychology theorized thatldquoorganic matter especially nerve tissueseems endowed with a very extraordinarydegree of plasticityrdquo
For 50 years that hypothesis wasignored The conventional scientificwisdom held that the brain cannot createneural growth its structure is immutable
Neuroscientists now know throughresearch of neuroplasticity that the brainis capable throughout a lifetime ofstrengthening and creating neuralconnections adapting and reorganizingfollowing injury illness or behavioralalterations
Experiment with ways in which youcan be the gatekeeper of your brainrsquosrehabilitation What is your choice
computer games violin lessons bridgechess painting portraits or landscapes ormaybe crossword puzzles
As with the selection of anantidepressant medication we may haveto try several to find which works bestfor usWalt Sonneville a retired market-researchanalyst is the author of My 22 Centsrsquo WorthThe Higher-Valued Opinion of a SeniorCitizen and A Musing Moment MeditativeEssays on Life and Learning books ofpersonal-opinion essays free of partisan andsectarian viewpoints Contact him atwaltsonnevilleverizonnet
MIND from page 14
24 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
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Dan Duryea ND
Naturopath
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mjoyceonlinepubcom
Artist Shares 100 Faces 100 StoriesPhotographer Molly Kraybillrsquos
display on aging ldquoOne Hundredrdquowill be on display in the Harvest ViewGallery of Landis Homes from 430to 830 pm through Jan 15
A 2009 graduate of LancasterMennonite High School Kraybillgraduated in 2013 from EasternMennonite University inHarrisonburg Va with a degree inphotography and digitalcommunications
The ldquoart of agingrdquo took on newmeaning for Kraybill whophotographed women ages 1 to 100
for her senior art show titled ldquoOneHundredrdquo
ldquolsquoOne Hundredrsquo is an explorationof the female experience of agingrdquosays Kraybill ldquoI photographed onefemale for every age 1 through 100and asked each one the samequestion lsquoWhat do you like aboutyour agersquo
ldquoThe result is a colorful visualjourney through the wisdom painand joy that aging brings Frombraces to wrinkles from the simpledelights of being a kindergartner tothe losses of older age I have found
that age is something to be celebratedembraced and most importantlynothing to be ashamed ofrdquo
For Kraybill talking with theparticipants shed new light on aging
ldquoThey made me realize that Ishouldnrsquot be scared of the futurerdquo saidKraybill ldquoIt makes me appreciateliving in the moment
ldquoIrsquom excited to agerdquoLandis Homes is located at 1001
E Oregon Road Lititz Moreinformation is available atwwwlandishomesorg or by calling(717) 381-3550
Pumpkin ContestCelebrates Creativity
Lancaster native Molly Kraybill currently lives inWashington DC where she teaches digital art
in a public elementary school
Residents staff and localvolunteers at Garden Spot Villagerecently teamed up for the first-ever on-campus ldquoPack-A-Paloozardquoto benefit Operation ChristmasChild a project of SamaritanrsquosPurse an international Christianrelief and evangelismorganization
The group packed 120 red-and-green holiday-themedshoeboxes with school and craftsupplies toys toothbrushes andtoothpaste and other items Theboxes will be distributed to needychildren overseas
In addition to the boxespacked at Pack-A-Palooza GardenSpot Village distributed another 100boxes to individual residents forpacking Packers included a personal
note of encouragement in each boxSamaritanrsquos Purse has run
Operation Christmas Child each yearsince 1993
First place ndash The Carousel created bythe St Annersquos receptionist office
Second place ndash The Popcorn Bucket(SARC cinema) created by the first-floor
nursing staff Third place ndash The GumballMachine created by the
admissions and social work team
After the votes were compiled thewinners of the annual St AnnersquosRetirement Community pumpkin-decorating contest were announced at thecommunityrsquos annual Halloween party
The winners were
Volunteers Barbara SlowthowerShirley Fulton and Therese Hodson sortcrayons and other supplies to be packedinto shoeboxes for Operation ChristmasChild during the recent Pack-A-Palooza
event at Garden Spot Village
GSV Hosts First On-CampusPack-A-PaloozaThe Garden Spot Village holiday train
room celebrating its 10th anniversary thisyear is open to the public from 130 to 4pm on Saturdays through Dec 27
Even repeat visitors will find lots ofnew highlights on both O-gauge andHO-gauge layouts
The O-gauge layout features a hobocamp Sunoco Oil siding many detailedstructures and LED lighting A newLionel Legacy remote control systemmakes it possible to run five trains atonce
Now visitors can push a button tomove workers around a control towerand operate a sawmill with a conveyor-belt log loader
These new features are in addition toan operating freight station coal loadergas station and water tower
Visitors will also see a 15-foot earlyhandcrafted Lionel O-gauge circus train
This year club members can operatemuch of the HO-gauge display through
a computer or smart phone The displaynow features more detailed roadcrossings with crossing gates that raiseand lower with flashing lights andringing bells
Visitors will still be able to get anengineerrsquos-eye view from the engine ofone of the trains on a 55-inch wallmonitor
Garden Spot Village is located at 433S Kinzer Ave Admission is freedonations are accepted For informationand directions call (717) 355-6000
Garden Spot Village Train Clubmembers Mike Lanyon left and
Mike ldquoFitzrdquo Fitzgerald
Holiday Train Room Open to Public
because I eventually got him into ittoordquo
Leh began to study antiques learningfrom older people hersquod meet at the fleamarkets who would show him what tolook for and what wasnrsquot worth it
From there he gained an interest inblue-decorated stoneware which hefound more interesting than bottles aseach was handmade and uniquelydecorated
ldquoI learned at some point that diversityis goodrdquo he said ldquoI got into all avenuesof antiquing buying painted furnitureiron glass pottery oil paintings basketsand chinardquo
While he works full-time as asalesman estimator Leh has filled hisweekends running to different auctionsHe still loves variety but he keeps asharp eye out for his favorite blue crocks
He looks for ones with specialdecorations Tulips and other floraldesigns are most common with fruitfalling as a close second and birds as athird The rarest finds have moons catsor dogs
Leh has close to 100 crocks in hispersonal collection and said he canrsquot evenbegin to count the bottles No matterhow many he gets he keeps his findslocal
His fascination with history pushedhim to sell his home and move inSeptember to a 1798 stone house builtby Thomas Pettit the son of a countyfounder
The architecture is unparalleled Lehsaid There are seven fireplaces thickwindow boxes and original chair railsand hardwood floors through the home
The house was added to the NationalRegister of Historic Places in 1983 It isthe perfect environment for Lehrsquosnumerous treasures now displayed andincorporated into the housersquos deacutecor
ldquoI just love historyrdquo he said ldquoIt makes
perfect sense for me to have a place likethis to fill with the items I am sofascinated withrdquo
While antiques became a huge part ofLehrsquos life he slowly made it a familyaffair His father bought a home inupstate New York that was built in 1894and together they decorated it withperiod items that fit the theme of thehome
Over the years his fatherrsquos collectiongrew and he started selling things withhis son sharing a booth at a localantique mart Soon they had two boothsand eventually three The younger Lehno longer has a booth but his father stillruns one out of Easton Pa
A lot of the antiques Leh tries to sellare higher-end items that can sit too longat a local market He finds better luck
sending those to auctionsVisiting one is an experience he
saidldquoItrsquos the people itrsquos the food itrsquos
the triprdquo he said ldquoTherersquos not anauction I donrsquot go to where I donrsquot
know peoplerdquoAlthough antiquing can be expensive
it doesnrsquot have to be Leh saidHersquos bought many things for more
than $10000 including a LancasterCounty farm table he bought thissummer
But there are a variety of levels atwhich people can get involved headded
Every year he goes to the BaltimoreBottle Show where he sees many kidsgetting started at the same age he didSome of them walk in with $5 and leavewith 10 bottles ready to start acollection they can build on
Many of them can even specialize incertain bottles such as medicine bottlesor soda and beer bottles
ldquoMy problem was I specialized ineverythingrdquo he said laughing
Leh also finds value not necessarily inthe expensive items but in the ones thatare the most unusual
ldquoWhat they were wherever they camefrom what they were used formdashthosestories are what interest merdquo Leh said
Early Pennsylvania settlers brought alittle bit of nature into their own homeshe said painting furniture pottery andother decorations
ldquoThose are some of my favoriteitemsrdquo he said ldquoAt one point they wereall close to someonersquos heart And I liketo think I can appreciate them nowrdquo
Please note submissions must be received bythe 10th of the month prior to insertion
Submissions will be included as space permits
For more information or to submit your happenings email Megan Joyce at mjoyceonlinepubcom or mail to
50plus Senior NewsMegan Joyce
3912 Abel Drive Columbia PA 17512
Help50plus Senior News
spreadyourlocalnews
bull a birthday or anniversary milestonebull a volunteer who should be recognized bull a photo of a smile that begs to be sharedbull a groundbreaking event bull community activitiesbull support programsbull local news
Serving
Lancaster
County for
20 Years
When youpatronize ouradvertisers
please let themknow you saw
their ad in
www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 21
TREASURE from page 1
Some of Lehrsquos antique bottlecollection including figural
bitters bottles historical flasksand early medicine bottles
Back row from left Gaudy Dutch cup andplate Rabbitware plate Leeds plate Centerfrom left eagle butter print pewter master
salt seated Redware dog and cow butter print
Leh acquired this local farm table(circa 1820) in summer 2014
22 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
Lancaster County
Calendar of EventsCocalico Senior Association ndash (717) 336-7489Dec 12 10 am ndash Music with Sandy HeiseyDec 18 10 am ndash Compass Mark Program on ProvisionsDec 24 9 am ndash Christmas Party
Columbia Senior Center ndash (717) 684-4850Dec 3 1015 am ndash Christmas BingoDec 11 10 am ndash Christmas Special Quarryville
Presbyterian SingersDec 30 1015 am ndash New Yearrsquos Eve Party and Luncheon
Elizabethtown Area Senior Center ndash (717) 367-7984 Dec 4 10 am ndash Radio City Christmas Show VideoDec 10 10 am ndash Bingo Buddies with PreschoolDec 15 1030 am ndash Christmas Activity and Craft
Lancaster House North Happy Hearts Club SeniorCenter ndash (717) 299-1278Tuesdays 1 pm ndash Varied ActivitiesThursdays noon ndash Pinochle
Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center ndash (717) 299-3943Dec 10 930 am ndash Haircuts and ManicuresDec 12 930 am ndash Holiday Music with InstrumentsDec 24 930 am ndash Holiday Program with Santa Claus
Lancaster Rec Senior Center ndash (717) 392-2115 ext 147Dec 12 915 am ndash Benefits of POADec 18 9 am ndash Christmas PartyDec 24 1030 am ndash Baking and Decorating Christmas
Cookies
Lititz Senior Center ndash (717) 626-2800Dec 3 10 am ndash Ice Cream Social with Lancashire HallDec 10 10 am ndash Children from Owl Hill Learning
Center VisitDec 24 10 am ndash Christmas Party and Music
Luis Munoz Marin Senior Center ndash (717) 295-7989Dec 9 10 am ndash Memory Box ProjectDec 11 10 am ndash Crafty Gift Ideas for GrandchildrenDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party
Millersville Senior Center ndash (717) 871-9600Mondays and Fridays 9 am ndash Healthy Steps in Motion
ExerciseDec 19 10 am ndash Cookie ExchangeDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Music with Penn Manor Chorus
Next Gen Senior Center ndash (717) 786-4770Dec 8 930 am ndash Holiday Craft CenterpiecesDec 18 1015 am ndash Smith Middle School SingersDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party
Rodney Park Happy Hearts Club Senior Center ndash(717) 393-7786 Tuesdays noon ndash Pinochle Wednesdays 1 pm ndash Varied Activities Thursdays noon ndash Bingo
Community Programs Free and open to the public
Support Groups Free and open to the public
Dec 3 7 to 815 pmAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupWillow Lakes Outpatient Center212 Willow Valley Lakes Drive Willow Street(717) 464-9365
Dec 8 10 to 11 amAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6076jmortongardenspotvillageorg
Dec 18 noonBrain Tumor Support GroupLancaster General Health Campus Wellness Center2100 Harrisburg Pike Lancaster(717) 626-2894
Dec 22 2 to 3 pmParkinsonrsquos Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6259jshaffergardenspotvillageorg
Dec 24 6 to 8 pmEpilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania SupportGroupLancaster General HospitalStager Room 5555 N Duke St Lancaster(800) 887-7165 ext 104
Saturdays in December 130 to 4 pmTrain Room Holiday Open HouseGarden Spot Village Train Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6000
Dec 1 6 pmRed Rose Singles MeetingHossrsquos Steak amp Sea House100 W Airport Road Lititz(717) 406-6098
Dec 7 3 pmPublic Singing of Handelrsquos MessiahGrace Lutheran Church517 N Queen St Lancaster(717) 397-2748
Dec 14 9 am to 3 pmPennsylvania Music ExpoContinental Inn2285 Lincoln Highway EastLancaster(717) 898-1246wwwrecordcollectorsorg
Dec 19 6 to 9 pmMusic FridaysDowntown Lancaster (717) 341-0028
Senior Center Activities
Library Programs
Lititz Public Library 651 Kissel Hill Road Lititz (717) 626-2255Dec 3 630 pm ndash Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster CountyDec 8 130 to 330 pm Dec 16 6 to 8 pm ndash Scrabble Meet-UpsDec 16 11 am ndash Reel Talk for Everyone The Pianist
If you have an eventyou would like to includeplease email information to mjoyceonlinepubcom for
consideration
Winter is Coming hellipBefore the weather gets too
cold you should protect yourhouse and family from theelements
Here are some essential areas tocheck
Roofbull Look for missing shinglescracked flashing and brokenoverhanging tree limbs
bull Check the chimney for mortardeterioration and loose bricksInspect the underside of the rooffrom the attic for signs of leakage
Exteriorbull Check the foundation for cracksin the concrete or low spots in thesoil where water can accumulateagainst the foundation
bull Examine the caulking in the
siding and around the windowand door trims
Heat
bull Turn on the heating system andensure that the heat is beingdelivered to all outlets
bull Check the filter and change it ifnecessary Keep extra filtersaround so you can change itduring the winter season
www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 23
SONG from page 17
developing and refining ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo over several weeks and thenput it away
More than a year later in April 1941Berlin and film director Mark Sandrichwere working on a new movie HolidayInn when Berlin realized it would be theperfect forum for his Christmas song
On the Paramount Studios set wasWalter Scharf a staff music arrangerassigned to Berlin His task was to turnBerlinrsquos tunes into full-fledged orchestralnumbers
Scharf remembers Berlin tapping outldquoWhite Christmasrdquo on a piano Berlin
only had two years of formal schoolingand never learned to read or write musicScharf recalls Berlinrsquos first performance asa ldquovery roughrdquo rendition
Bing Crosby who overheard Berlinplaying the piece was not impressedCrosby a devout Catholic wantedldquoWhite Christmasrdquo removed from thefilm because he thought it would furthersecularize Christmas which he felt shouldbe a religious season
It was Scharf who eased Crosbyrsquosconcern telling the singer he thoughtldquoWhite Christmasrdquo would turn out wellReportedly Crosby rolled his eyes saying
ldquoI hope sordquoHoliday Inn opened in New York on
Aug 4 1942 It featured Bing Crosby asa singer and Fred Astaire as a dancerWhile Berlin was ecstatic andenthusiastic the reviewers barely noticedor mentioned the production
Before long however the song ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo was becoming a hit Themovie won an Oscar for Best Song in1943 and was also nominated for BestScoring of a Musical Picture and BestOriginal Story
Because the country was in the darkestdays of World War II many welcomed
this sentimental reminder of home As aresult Crosbyrsquos recording of ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo has sold more than 30 millionrecords
Crosby was amazed at the publicresponse to the song As a member of theUSOrsquos traveling ensemble he was askedby troops serving in World War II to singldquoWhite Christmasrdquo no matter what timeof year it was
More than 150 different performerswho run the entire musical gamut haverecorded this piece Crosbyrsquos version alonewas listed as the all-time top single by TheGuinness Book of World Records
asset to the giftedSuper achievers frequently are driven
to succeed to escape their ldquoBlack Dogrdquo asWinston Churchill described his owndark moods Those who have beenafflicted with psychiatric maladies includeAbraham Lincoln Sir Isaac NewtonNoah Webster Samuel Johnson Ludwigvan Beethoven Charles Darwin ErnestHemingway Walt Whitman Edgar AllanPoe and Herman Melville
If todayrsquos medications had sedatedtheir psyches would they have been lessdriven to achieve
Crossword puzzles have long served asa choice for those who seek mentalstimulation Now the trend is towardcomputer games AARP has free gameson their website wwwaarporg
For Einstein theorizing may havebeen his equivalent of a computer gameBut he benefited also by playing theviolin to exercise his brain
In 1890 William James in his ThePrinciples of Psychology theorized thatldquoorganic matter especially nerve tissueseems endowed with a very extraordinarydegree of plasticityrdquo
For 50 years that hypothesis wasignored The conventional scientificwisdom held that the brain cannot createneural growth its structure is immutable
Neuroscientists now know throughresearch of neuroplasticity that the brainis capable throughout a lifetime ofstrengthening and creating neuralconnections adapting and reorganizingfollowing injury illness or behavioralalterations
Experiment with ways in which youcan be the gatekeeper of your brainrsquosrehabilitation What is your choice
computer games violin lessons bridgechess painting portraits or landscapes ormaybe crossword puzzles
As with the selection of anantidepressant medication we may haveto try several to find which works bestfor usWalt Sonneville a retired market-researchanalyst is the author of My 22 Centsrsquo WorthThe Higher-Valued Opinion of a SeniorCitizen and A Musing Moment MeditativeEssays on Life and Learning books ofpersonal-opinion essays free of partisan andsectarian viewpoints Contact him atwaltsonnevilleverizonnet
MIND from page 14
24 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
AtHealth DepotYoursquore Family
Yoursquore More Than A Customer
HEALTH DEPOTWellness amp Pharmacy
Granite Run Square(in the same complex as Chilirsquos Isaacrsquos KFC and Ritarsquos)
1571 Manheim Pike Lancaster PA 17601MondayndashSaturday 9ndash8 Sunday 11ndash5
Pharmacy (717) 509-4844 bull Store (717) 509-4434Dan (717) 509-7767
wwwhdpwellnesscom NEW ecommerceonline orderingDedicated to
serving you and theLancaster community
Dan is committed to educating othersthereby empowering them to have morecontrol over their healthcare and theirlives He believes the naturopathicphilosophies of working with the mindbody and spirit to be his calling and hersquosready to consult with you and educateyou on the best supplements toensure your total wellness
Dan Duryea ND
Naturopath
All insuranceprescription plans accepted bull FREE pickup amp delivery
We will match or beat the price of your prescription from any pharmacyTransfer your prescription to us and receive a $10 in-store coupon
ldquoSuper RX 7-11rdquo ndash Fill 7 scripts receive an $11 coupon
$5 OFFany purchase of $25 or more
no cash value
not valid on prescriptions
HEALTH DEPOT1571 Manheim Pike Lancaster
(717) 509-4434
With this coupon Not valid with other offers
or prior purchases Offer expires 12-31-14
FLUSHOTSnow available
Whether you
have insurance or not
we have you covered
Best prices
in the area NewPhotoshop amponline photo
services
Also servicingyour home
medicalequipment
needs
One stop for your
health amp wellness needs mdash
wersquove got you covered
bullFULL-SERVICE SPECIALTY PHARMACY
bullHOME HEALTH amp MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
bullHEALTH SCREENINgS
bullDIET amp NUTRITION RECOMMENDATIONS
bullNATURAL HEALTH amp WELLNESS
SERVICES
bullPHARMACEUTICAL COMPOUNDINg
bullTELEMEDICINEeCLINIC
bullFREE PICkUP amp DELIVERIES
bullFLU CLINIC AVAILAbLE
(WE CAN COME TO YOU)
bullCUSTOM CARE PACkAgINg
because I eventually got him into ittoordquo
Leh began to study antiques learningfrom older people hersquod meet at the fleamarkets who would show him what tolook for and what wasnrsquot worth it
From there he gained an interest inblue-decorated stoneware which hefound more interesting than bottles aseach was handmade and uniquelydecorated
ldquoI learned at some point that diversityis goodrdquo he said ldquoI got into all avenuesof antiquing buying painted furnitureiron glass pottery oil paintings basketsand chinardquo
While he works full-time as asalesman estimator Leh has filled hisweekends running to different auctionsHe still loves variety but he keeps asharp eye out for his favorite blue crocks
He looks for ones with specialdecorations Tulips and other floraldesigns are most common with fruitfalling as a close second and birds as athird The rarest finds have moons catsor dogs
Leh has close to 100 crocks in hispersonal collection and said he canrsquot evenbegin to count the bottles No matterhow many he gets he keeps his findslocal
His fascination with history pushedhim to sell his home and move inSeptember to a 1798 stone house builtby Thomas Pettit the son of a countyfounder
The architecture is unparalleled Lehsaid There are seven fireplaces thickwindow boxes and original chair railsand hardwood floors through the home
The house was added to the NationalRegister of Historic Places in 1983 It isthe perfect environment for Lehrsquosnumerous treasures now displayed andincorporated into the housersquos deacutecor
ldquoI just love historyrdquo he said ldquoIt makes
perfect sense for me to have a place likethis to fill with the items I am sofascinated withrdquo
While antiques became a huge part ofLehrsquos life he slowly made it a familyaffair His father bought a home inupstate New York that was built in 1894and together they decorated it withperiod items that fit the theme of thehome
Over the years his fatherrsquos collectiongrew and he started selling things withhis son sharing a booth at a localantique mart Soon they had two boothsand eventually three The younger Lehno longer has a booth but his father stillruns one out of Easton Pa
A lot of the antiques Leh tries to sellare higher-end items that can sit too longat a local market He finds better luck
sending those to auctionsVisiting one is an experience he
saidldquoItrsquos the people itrsquos the food itrsquos
the triprdquo he said ldquoTherersquos not anauction I donrsquot go to where I donrsquot
know peoplerdquoAlthough antiquing can be expensive
it doesnrsquot have to be Leh saidHersquos bought many things for more
than $10000 including a LancasterCounty farm table he bought thissummer
But there are a variety of levels atwhich people can get involved headded
Every year he goes to the BaltimoreBottle Show where he sees many kidsgetting started at the same age he didSome of them walk in with $5 and leavewith 10 bottles ready to start acollection they can build on
Many of them can even specialize incertain bottles such as medicine bottlesor soda and beer bottles
ldquoMy problem was I specialized ineverythingrdquo he said laughing
Leh also finds value not necessarily inthe expensive items but in the ones thatare the most unusual
ldquoWhat they were wherever they camefrom what they were used formdashthosestories are what interest merdquo Leh said
Early Pennsylvania settlers brought alittle bit of nature into their own homeshe said painting furniture pottery andother decorations
ldquoThose are some of my favoriteitemsrdquo he said ldquoAt one point they wereall close to someonersquos heart And I liketo think I can appreciate them nowrdquo
Please note submissions must be received bythe 10th of the month prior to insertion
Submissions will be included as space permits
For more information or to submit your happenings email Megan Joyce at mjoyceonlinepubcom or mail to
50plus Senior NewsMegan Joyce
3912 Abel Drive Columbia PA 17512
Help50plus Senior News
spreadyourlocalnews
bull a birthday or anniversary milestonebull a volunteer who should be recognized bull a photo of a smile that begs to be sharedbull a groundbreaking event bull community activitiesbull support programsbull local news
Serving
Lancaster
County for
20 Years
When youpatronize ouradvertisers
please let themknow you saw
their ad in
www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 21
TREASURE from page 1
Some of Lehrsquos antique bottlecollection including figural
bitters bottles historical flasksand early medicine bottles
Back row from left Gaudy Dutch cup andplate Rabbitware plate Leeds plate Centerfrom left eagle butter print pewter master
salt seated Redware dog and cow butter print
Leh acquired this local farm table(circa 1820) in summer 2014
22 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
Lancaster County
Calendar of EventsCocalico Senior Association ndash (717) 336-7489Dec 12 10 am ndash Music with Sandy HeiseyDec 18 10 am ndash Compass Mark Program on ProvisionsDec 24 9 am ndash Christmas Party
Columbia Senior Center ndash (717) 684-4850Dec 3 1015 am ndash Christmas BingoDec 11 10 am ndash Christmas Special Quarryville
Presbyterian SingersDec 30 1015 am ndash New Yearrsquos Eve Party and Luncheon
Elizabethtown Area Senior Center ndash (717) 367-7984 Dec 4 10 am ndash Radio City Christmas Show VideoDec 10 10 am ndash Bingo Buddies with PreschoolDec 15 1030 am ndash Christmas Activity and Craft
Lancaster House North Happy Hearts Club SeniorCenter ndash (717) 299-1278Tuesdays 1 pm ndash Varied ActivitiesThursdays noon ndash Pinochle
Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center ndash (717) 299-3943Dec 10 930 am ndash Haircuts and ManicuresDec 12 930 am ndash Holiday Music with InstrumentsDec 24 930 am ndash Holiday Program with Santa Claus
Lancaster Rec Senior Center ndash (717) 392-2115 ext 147Dec 12 915 am ndash Benefits of POADec 18 9 am ndash Christmas PartyDec 24 1030 am ndash Baking and Decorating Christmas
Cookies
Lititz Senior Center ndash (717) 626-2800Dec 3 10 am ndash Ice Cream Social with Lancashire HallDec 10 10 am ndash Children from Owl Hill Learning
Center VisitDec 24 10 am ndash Christmas Party and Music
Luis Munoz Marin Senior Center ndash (717) 295-7989Dec 9 10 am ndash Memory Box ProjectDec 11 10 am ndash Crafty Gift Ideas for GrandchildrenDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party
Millersville Senior Center ndash (717) 871-9600Mondays and Fridays 9 am ndash Healthy Steps in Motion
ExerciseDec 19 10 am ndash Cookie ExchangeDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Music with Penn Manor Chorus
Next Gen Senior Center ndash (717) 786-4770Dec 8 930 am ndash Holiday Craft CenterpiecesDec 18 1015 am ndash Smith Middle School SingersDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party
Rodney Park Happy Hearts Club Senior Center ndash(717) 393-7786 Tuesdays noon ndash Pinochle Wednesdays 1 pm ndash Varied Activities Thursdays noon ndash Bingo
Community Programs Free and open to the public
Support Groups Free and open to the public
Dec 3 7 to 815 pmAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupWillow Lakes Outpatient Center212 Willow Valley Lakes Drive Willow Street(717) 464-9365
Dec 8 10 to 11 amAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6076jmortongardenspotvillageorg
Dec 18 noonBrain Tumor Support GroupLancaster General Health Campus Wellness Center2100 Harrisburg Pike Lancaster(717) 626-2894
Dec 22 2 to 3 pmParkinsonrsquos Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6259jshaffergardenspotvillageorg
Dec 24 6 to 8 pmEpilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania SupportGroupLancaster General HospitalStager Room 5555 N Duke St Lancaster(800) 887-7165 ext 104
Saturdays in December 130 to 4 pmTrain Room Holiday Open HouseGarden Spot Village Train Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6000
Dec 1 6 pmRed Rose Singles MeetingHossrsquos Steak amp Sea House100 W Airport Road Lititz(717) 406-6098
Dec 7 3 pmPublic Singing of Handelrsquos MessiahGrace Lutheran Church517 N Queen St Lancaster(717) 397-2748
Dec 14 9 am to 3 pmPennsylvania Music ExpoContinental Inn2285 Lincoln Highway EastLancaster(717) 898-1246wwwrecordcollectorsorg
Dec 19 6 to 9 pmMusic FridaysDowntown Lancaster (717) 341-0028
Senior Center Activities
Library Programs
Lititz Public Library 651 Kissel Hill Road Lititz (717) 626-2255Dec 3 630 pm ndash Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster CountyDec 8 130 to 330 pm Dec 16 6 to 8 pm ndash Scrabble Meet-UpsDec 16 11 am ndash Reel Talk for Everyone The Pianist
If you have an eventyou would like to includeplease email information to mjoyceonlinepubcom for
consideration
Winter is Coming hellipBefore the weather gets too
cold you should protect yourhouse and family from theelements
Here are some essential areas tocheck
Roofbull Look for missing shinglescracked flashing and brokenoverhanging tree limbs
bull Check the chimney for mortardeterioration and loose bricksInspect the underside of the rooffrom the attic for signs of leakage
Exteriorbull Check the foundation for cracksin the concrete or low spots in thesoil where water can accumulateagainst the foundation
bull Examine the caulking in the
siding and around the windowand door trims
Heat
bull Turn on the heating system andensure that the heat is beingdelivered to all outlets
bull Check the filter and change it ifnecessary Keep extra filtersaround so you can change itduring the winter season
www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 23
SONG from page 17
developing and refining ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo over several weeks and thenput it away
More than a year later in April 1941Berlin and film director Mark Sandrichwere working on a new movie HolidayInn when Berlin realized it would be theperfect forum for his Christmas song
On the Paramount Studios set wasWalter Scharf a staff music arrangerassigned to Berlin His task was to turnBerlinrsquos tunes into full-fledged orchestralnumbers
Scharf remembers Berlin tapping outldquoWhite Christmasrdquo on a piano Berlin
only had two years of formal schoolingand never learned to read or write musicScharf recalls Berlinrsquos first performance asa ldquovery roughrdquo rendition
Bing Crosby who overheard Berlinplaying the piece was not impressedCrosby a devout Catholic wantedldquoWhite Christmasrdquo removed from thefilm because he thought it would furthersecularize Christmas which he felt shouldbe a religious season
It was Scharf who eased Crosbyrsquosconcern telling the singer he thoughtldquoWhite Christmasrdquo would turn out wellReportedly Crosby rolled his eyes saying
ldquoI hope sordquoHoliday Inn opened in New York on
Aug 4 1942 It featured Bing Crosby asa singer and Fred Astaire as a dancerWhile Berlin was ecstatic andenthusiastic the reviewers barely noticedor mentioned the production
Before long however the song ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo was becoming a hit Themovie won an Oscar for Best Song in1943 and was also nominated for BestScoring of a Musical Picture and BestOriginal Story
Because the country was in the darkestdays of World War II many welcomed
this sentimental reminder of home As aresult Crosbyrsquos recording of ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo has sold more than 30 millionrecords
Crosby was amazed at the publicresponse to the song As a member of theUSOrsquos traveling ensemble he was askedby troops serving in World War II to singldquoWhite Christmasrdquo no matter what timeof year it was
More than 150 different performerswho run the entire musical gamut haverecorded this piece Crosbyrsquos version alonewas listed as the all-time top single by TheGuinness Book of World Records
asset to the giftedSuper achievers frequently are driven
to succeed to escape their ldquoBlack Dogrdquo asWinston Churchill described his owndark moods Those who have beenafflicted with psychiatric maladies includeAbraham Lincoln Sir Isaac NewtonNoah Webster Samuel Johnson Ludwigvan Beethoven Charles Darwin ErnestHemingway Walt Whitman Edgar AllanPoe and Herman Melville
If todayrsquos medications had sedatedtheir psyches would they have been lessdriven to achieve
Crossword puzzles have long served asa choice for those who seek mentalstimulation Now the trend is towardcomputer games AARP has free gameson their website wwwaarporg
For Einstein theorizing may havebeen his equivalent of a computer gameBut he benefited also by playing theviolin to exercise his brain
In 1890 William James in his ThePrinciples of Psychology theorized thatldquoorganic matter especially nerve tissueseems endowed with a very extraordinarydegree of plasticityrdquo
For 50 years that hypothesis wasignored The conventional scientificwisdom held that the brain cannot createneural growth its structure is immutable
Neuroscientists now know throughresearch of neuroplasticity that the brainis capable throughout a lifetime ofstrengthening and creating neuralconnections adapting and reorganizingfollowing injury illness or behavioralalterations
Experiment with ways in which youcan be the gatekeeper of your brainrsquosrehabilitation What is your choice
computer games violin lessons bridgechess painting portraits or landscapes ormaybe crossword puzzles
As with the selection of anantidepressant medication we may haveto try several to find which works bestfor usWalt Sonneville a retired market-researchanalyst is the author of My 22 Centsrsquo WorthThe Higher-Valued Opinion of a SeniorCitizen and A Musing Moment MeditativeEssays on Life and Learning books ofpersonal-opinion essays free of partisan andsectarian viewpoints Contact him atwaltsonnevilleverizonnet
MIND from page 14
24 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
AtHealth DepotYoursquore Family
Yoursquore More Than A Customer
HEALTH DEPOTWellness amp Pharmacy
Granite Run Square(in the same complex as Chilirsquos Isaacrsquos KFC and Ritarsquos)
1571 Manheim Pike Lancaster PA 17601MondayndashSaturday 9ndash8 Sunday 11ndash5
Pharmacy (717) 509-4844 bull Store (717) 509-4434Dan (717) 509-7767
wwwhdpwellnesscom NEW ecommerceonline orderingDedicated to
serving you and theLancaster community
Dan is committed to educating othersthereby empowering them to have morecontrol over their healthcare and theirlives He believes the naturopathicphilosophies of working with the mindbody and spirit to be his calling and hersquosready to consult with you and educateyou on the best supplements toensure your total wellness
Dan Duryea ND
Naturopath
All insuranceprescription plans accepted bull FREE pickup amp delivery
We will match or beat the price of your prescription from any pharmacyTransfer your prescription to us and receive a $10 in-store coupon
ldquoSuper RX 7-11rdquo ndash Fill 7 scripts receive an $11 coupon
$5 OFFany purchase of $25 or more
no cash value
not valid on prescriptions
HEALTH DEPOT1571 Manheim Pike Lancaster
(717) 509-4434
With this coupon Not valid with other offers
or prior purchases Offer expires 12-31-14
FLUSHOTSnow available
Whether you
have insurance or not
we have you covered
Best prices
in the area NewPhotoshop amponline photo
services
Also servicingyour home
medicalequipment
needs
One stop for your
health amp wellness needs mdash
wersquove got you covered
bullFULL-SERVICE SPECIALTY PHARMACY
bullHOME HEALTH amp MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
bullHEALTH SCREENINgS
bullDIET amp NUTRITION RECOMMENDATIONS
bullNATURAL HEALTH amp WELLNESS
SERVICES
bullPHARMACEUTICAL COMPOUNDINg
bullTELEMEDICINEeCLINIC
bullFREE PICkUP amp DELIVERIES
bullFLU CLINIC AVAILAbLE
(WE CAN COME TO YOU)
bullCUSTOM CARE PACkAgINg
22 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
Lancaster County
Calendar of EventsCocalico Senior Association ndash (717) 336-7489Dec 12 10 am ndash Music with Sandy HeiseyDec 18 10 am ndash Compass Mark Program on ProvisionsDec 24 9 am ndash Christmas Party
Columbia Senior Center ndash (717) 684-4850Dec 3 1015 am ndash Christmas BingoDec 11 10 am ndash Christmas Special Quarryville
Presbyterian SingersDec 30 1015 am ndash New Yearrsquos Eve Party and Luncheon
Elizabethtown Area Senior Center ndash (717) 367-7984 Dec 4 10 am ndash Radio City Christmas Show VideoDec 10 10 am ndash Bingo Buddies with PreschoolDec 15 1030 am ndash Christmas Activity and Craft
Lancaster House North Happy Hearts Club SeniorCenter ndash (717) 299-1278Tuesdays 1 pm ndash Varied ActivitiesThursdays noon ndash Pinochle
Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center ndash (717) 299-3943Dec 10 930 am ndash Haircuts and ManicuresDec 12 930 am ndash Holiday Music with InstrumentsDec 24 930 am ndash Holiday Program with Santa Claus
Lancaster Rec Senior Center ndash (717) 392-2115 ext 147Dec 12 915 am ndash Benefits of POADec 18 9 am ndash Christmas PartyDec 24 1030 am ndash Baking and Decorating Christmas
Cookies
Lititz Senior Center ndash (717) 626-2800Dec 3 10 am ndash Ice Cream Social with Lancashire HallDec 10 10 am ndash Children from Owl Hill Learning
Center VisitDec 24 10 am ndash Christmas Party and Music
Luis Munoz Marin Senior Center ndash (717) 295-7989Dec 9 10 am ndash Memory Box ProjectDec 11 10 am ndash Crafty Gift Ideas for GrandchildrenDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party
Millersville Senior Center ndash (717) 871-9600Mondays and Fridays 9 am ndash Healthy Steps in Motion
ExerciseDec 19 10 am ndash Cookie ExchangeDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Music with Penn Manor Chorus
Next Gen Senior Center ndash (717) 786-4770Dec 8 930 am ndash Holiday Craft CenterpiecesDec 18 1015 am ndash Smith Middle School SingersDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party
Rodney Park Happy Hearts Club Senior Center ndash(717) 393-7786 Tuesdays noon ndash Pinochle Wednesdays 1 pm ndash Varied Activities Thursdays noon ndash Bingo
Community Programs Free and open to the public
Support Groups Free and open to the public
Dec 3 7 to 815 pmAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupWillow Lakes Outpatient Center212 Willow Valley Lakes Drive Willow Street(717) 464-9365
Dec 8 10 to 11 amAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6076jmortongardenspotvillageorg
Dec 18 noonBrain Tumor Support GroupLancaster General Health Campus Wellness Center2100 Harrisburg Pike Lancaster(717) 626-2894
Dec 22 2 to 3 pmParkinsonrsquos Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6259jshaffergardenspotvillageorg
Dec 24 6 to 8 pmEpilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania SupportGroupLancaster General HospitalStager Room 5555 N Duke St Lancaster(800) 887-7165 ext 104
Saturdays in December 130 to 4 pmTrain Room Holiday Open HouseGarden Spot Village Train Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6000
Dec 1 6 pmRed Rose Singles MeetingHossrsquos Steak amp Sea House100 W Airport Road Lititz(717) 406-6098
Dec 7 3 pmPublic Singing of Handelrsquos MessiahGrace Lutheran Church517 N Queen St Lancaster(717) 397-2748
Dec 14 9 am to 3 pmPennsylvania Music ExpoContinental Inn2285 Lincoln Highway EastLancaster(717) 898-1246wwwrecordcollectorsorg
Dec 19 6 to 9 pmMusic FridaysDowntown Lancaster (717) 341-0028
Senior Center Activities
Library Programs
Lititz Public Library 651 Kissel Hill Road Lititz (717) 626-2255Dec 3 630 pm ndash Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster CountyDec 8 130 to 330 pm Dec 16 6 to 8 pm ndash Scrabble Meet-UpsDec 16 11 am ndash Reel Talk for Everyone The Pianist
If you have an eventyou would like to includeplease email information to mjoyceonlinepubcom for
consideration
Winter is Coming hellipBefore the weather gets too
cold you should protect yourhouse and family from theelements
Here are some essential areas tocheck
Roofbull Look for missing shinglescracked flashing and brokenoverhanging tree limbs
bull Check the chimney for mortardeterioration and loose bricksInspect the underside of the rooffrom the attic for signs of leakage
Exteriorbull Check the foundation for cracksin the concrete or low spots in thesoil where water can accumulateagainst the foundation
bull Examine the caulking in the
siding and around the windowand door trims
Heat
bull Turn on the heating system andensure that the heat is beingdelivered to all outlets
bull Check the filter and change it ifnecessary Keep extra filtersaround so you can change itduring the winter season
www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 23
SONG from page 17
developing and refining ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo over several weeks and thenput it away
More than a year later in April 1941Berlin and film director Mark Sandrichwere working on a new movie HolidayInn when Berlin realized it would be theperfect forum for his Christmas song
On the Paramount Studios set wasWalter Scharf a staff music arrangerassigned to Berlin His task was to turnBerlinrsquos tunes into full-fledged orchestralnumbers
Scharf remembers Berlin tapping outldquoWhite Christmasrdquo on a piano Berlin
only had two years of formal schoolingand never learned to read or write musicScharf recalls Berlinrsquos first performance asa ldquovery roughrdquo rendition
Bing Crosby who overheard Berlinplaying the piece was not impressedCrosby a devout Catholic wantedldquoWhite Christmasrdquo removed from thefilm because he thought it would furthersecularize Christmas which he felt shouldbe a religious season
It was Scharf who eased Crosbyrsquosconcern telling the singer he thoughtldquoWhite Christmasrdquo would turn out wellReportedly Crosby rolled his eyes saying
ldquoI hope sordquoHoliday Inn opened in New York on
Aug 4 1942 It featured Bing Crosby asa singer and Fred Astaire as a dancerWhile Berlin was ecstatic andenthusiastic the reviewers barely noticedor mentioned the production
Before long however the song ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo was becoming a hit Themovie won an Oscar for Best Song in1943 and was also nominated for BestScoring of a Musical Picture and BestOriginal Story
Because the country was in the darkestdays of World War II many welcomed
this sentimental reminder of home As aresult Crosbyrsquos recording of ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo has sold more than 30 millionrecords
Crosby was amazed at the publicresponse to the song As a member of theUSOrsquos traveling ensemble he was askedby troops serving in World War II to singldquoWhite Christmasrdquo no matter what timeof year it was
More than 150 different performerswho run the entire musical gamut haverecorded this piece Crosbyrsquos version alonewas listed as the all-time top single by TheGuinness Book of World Records
asset to the giftedSuper achievers frequently are driven
to succeed to escape their ldquoBlack Dogrdquo asWinston Churchill described his owndark moods Those who have beenafflicted with psychiatric maladies includeAbraham Lincoln Sir Isaac NewtonNoah Webster Samuel Johnson Ludwigvan Beethoven Charles Darwin ErnestHemingway Walt Whitman Edgar AllanPoe and Herman Melville
If todayrsquos medications had sedatedtheir psyches would they have been lessdriven to achieve
Crossword puzzles have long served asa choice for those who seek mentalstimulation Now the trend is towardcomputer games AARP has free gameson their website wwwaarporg
For Einstein theorizing may havebeen his equivalent of a computer gameBut he benefited also by playing theviolin to exercise his brain
In 1890 William James in his ThePrinciples of Psychology theorized thatldquoorganic matter especially nerve tissueseems endowed with a very extraordinarydegree of plasticityrdquo
For 50 years that hypothesis wasignored The conventional scientificwisdom held that the brain cannot createneural growth its structure is immutable
Neuroscientists now know throughresearch of neuroplasticity that the brainis capable throughout a lifetime ofstrengthening and creating neuralconnections adapting and reorganizingfollowing injury illness or behavioralalterations
Experiment with ways in which youcan be the gatekeeper of your brainrsquosrehabilitation What is your choice
computer games violin lessons bridgechess painting portraits or landscapes ormaybe crossword puzzles
As with the selection of anantidepressant medication we may haveto try several to find which works bestfor usWalt Sonneville a retired market-researchanalyst is the author of My 22 Centsrsquo WorthThe Higher-Valued Opinion of a SeniorCitizen and A Musing Moment MeditativeEssays on Life and Learning books ofpersonal-opinion essays free of partisan andsectarian viewpoints Contact him atwaltsonnevilleverizonnet
MIND from page 14
24 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
AtHealth DepotYoursquore Family
Yoursquore More Than A Customer
HEALTH DEPOTWellness amp Pharmacy
Granite Run Square(in the same complex as Chilirsquos Isaacrsquos KFC and Ritarsquos)
1571 Manheim Pike Lancaster PA 17601MondayndashSaturday 9ndash8 Sunday 11ndash5
Pharmacy (717) 509-4844 bull Store (717) 509-4434Dan (717) 509-7767
wwwhdpwellnesscom NEW ecommerceonline orderingDedicated to
serving you and theLancaster community
Dan is committed to educating othersthereby empowering them to have morecontrol over their healthcare and theirlives He believes the naturopathicphilosophies of working with the mindbody and spirit to be his calling and hersquosready to consult with you and educateyou on the best supplements toensure your total wellness
Dan Duryea ND
Naturopath
All insuranceprescription plans accepted bull FREE pickup amp delivery
We will match or beat the price of your prescription from any pharmacyTransfer your prescription to us and receive a $10 in-store coupon
ldquoSuper RX 7-11rdquo ndash Fill 7 scripts receive an $11 coupon
$5 OFFany purchase of $25 or more
no cash value
not valid on prescriptions
HEALTH DEPOT1571 Manheim Pike Lancaster
(717) 509-4434
With this coupon Not valid with other offers
or prior purchases Offer expires 12-31-14
FLUSHOTSnow available
Whether you
have insurance or not
we have you covered
Best prices
in the area NewPhotoshop amponline photo
services
Also servicingyour home
medicalequipment
needs
One stop for your
health amp wellness needs mdash
wersquove got you covered
bullFULL-SERVICE SPECIALTY PHARMACY
bullHOME HEALTH amp MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
bullHEALTH SCREENINgS
bullDIET amp NUTRITION RECOMMENDATIONS
bullNATURAL HEALTH amp WELLNESS
SERVICES
bullPHARMACEUTICAL COMPOUNDINg
bullTELEMEDICINEeCLINIC
bullFREE PICkUP amp DELIVERIES
bullFLU CLINIC AVAILAbLE
(WE CAN COME TO YOU)
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www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 23
SONG from page 17
developing and refining ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo over several weeks and thenput it away
More than a year later in April 1941Berlin and film director Mark Sandrichwere working on a new movie HolidayInn when Berlin realized it would be theperfect forum for his Christmas song
On the Paramount Studios set wasWalter Scharf a staff music arrangerassigned to Berlin His task was to turnBerlinrsquos tunes into full-fledged orchestralnumbers
Scharf remembers Berlin tapping outldquoWhite Christmasrdquo on a piano Berlin
only had two years of formal schoolingand never learned to read or write musicScharf recalls Berlinrsquos first performance asa ldquovery roughrdquo rendition
Bing Crosby who overheard Berlinplaying the piece was not impressedCrosby a devout Catholic wantedldquoWhite Christmasrdquo removed from thefilm because he thought it would furthersecularize Christmas which he felt shouldbe a religious season
It was Scharf who eased Crosbyrsquosconcern telling the singer he thoughtldquoWhite Christmasrdquo would turn out wellReportedly Crosby rolled his eyes saying
ldquoI hope sordquoHoliday Inn opened in New York on
Aug 4 1942 It featured Bing Crosby asa singer and Fred Astaire as a dancerWhile Berlin was ecstatic andenthusiastic the reviewers barely noticedor mentioned the production
Before long however the song ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo was becoming a hit Themovie won an Oscar for Best Song in1943 and was also nominated for BestScoring of a Musical Picture and BestOriginal Story
Because the country was in the darkestdays of World War II many welcomed
this sentimental reminder of home As aresult Crosbyrsquos recording of ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo has sold more than 30 millionrecords
Crosby was amazed at the publicresponse to the song As a member of theUSOrsquos traveling ensemble he was askedby troops serving in World War II to singldquoWhite Christmasrdquo no matter what timeof year it was
More than 150 different performerswho run the entire musical gamut haverecorded this piece Crosbyrsquos version alonewas listed as the all-time top single by TheGuinness Book of World Records
asset to the giftedSuper achievers frequently are driven
to succeed to escape their ldquoBlack Dogrdquo asWinston Churchill described his owndark moods Those who have beenafflicted with psychiatric maladies includeAbraham Lincoln Sir Isaac NewtonNoah Webster Samuel Johnson Ludwigvan Beethoven Charles Darwin ErnestHemingway Walt Whitman Edgar AllanPoe and Herman Melville
If todayrsquos medications had sedatedtheir psyches would they have been lessdriven to achieve
Crossword puzzles have long served asa choice for those who seek mentalstimulation Now the trend is towardcomputer games AARP has free gameson their website wwwaarporg
For Einstein theorizing may havebeen his equivalent of a computer gameBut he benefited also by playing theviolin to exercise his brain
In 1890 William James in his ThePrinciples of Psychology theorized thatldquoorganic matter especially nerve tissueseems endowed with a very extraordinarydegree of plasticityrdquo
For 50 years that hypothesis wasignored The conventional scientificwisdom held that the brain cannot createneural growth its structure is immutable
Neuroscientists now know throughresearch of neuroplasticity that the brainis capable throughout a lifetime ofstrengthening and creating neuralconnections adapting and reorganizingfollowing injury illness or behavioralalterations
Experiment with ways in which youcan be the gatekeeper of your brainrsquosrehabilitation What is your choice
computer games violin lessons bridgechess painting portraits or landscapes ormaybe crossword puzzles
As with the selection of anantidepressant medication we may haveto try several to find which works bestfor usWalt Sonneville a retired market-researchanalyst is the author of My 22 Centsrsquo WorthThe Higher-Valued Opinion of a SeniorCitizen and A Musing Moment MeditativeEssays on Life and Learning books ofpersonal-opinion essays free of partisan andsectarian viewpoints Contact him atwaltsonnevilleverizonnet
MIND from page 14
24 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
AtHealth DepotYoursquore Family
Yoursquore More Than A Customer
HEALTH DEPOTWellness amp Pharmacy
Granite Run Square(in the same complex as Chilirsquos Isaacrsquos KFC and Ritarsquos)
1571 Manheim Pike Lancaster PA 17601MondayndashSaturday 9ndash8 Sunday 11ndash5
Pharmacy (717) 509-4844 bull Store (717) 509-4434Dan (717) 509-7767
wwwhdpwellnesscom NEW ecommerceonline orderingDedicated to
serving you and theLancaster community
Dan is committed to educating othersthereby empowering them to have morecontrol over their healthcare and theirlives He believes the naturopathicphilosophies of working with the mindbody and spirit to be his calling and hersquosready to consult with you and educateyou on the best supplements toensure your total wellness
Dan Duryea ND
Naturopath
All insuranceprescription plans accepted bull FREE pickup amp delivery
We will match or beat the price of your prescription from any pharmacyTransfer your prescription to us and receive a $10 in-store coupon
ldquoSuper RX 7-11rdquo ndash Fill 7 scripts receive an $11 coupon
$5 OFFany purchase of $25 or more
no cash value
not valid on prescriptions
HEALTH DEPOT1571 Manheim Pike Lancaster
(717) 509-4434
With this coupon Not valid with other offers
or prior purchases Offer expires 12-31-14
FLUSHOTSnow available
Whether you
have insurance or not
we have you covered
Best prices
in the area NewPhotoshop amponline photo
services
Also servicingyour home
medicalequipment
needs
One stop for your
health amp wellness needs mdash
wersquove got you covered
bullFULL-SERVICE SPECIALTY PHARMACY
bullHOME HEALTH amp MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
bullHEALTH SCREENINgS
bullDIET amp NUTRITION RECOMMENDATIONS
bullNATURAL HEALTH amp WELLNESS
SERVICES
bullPHARMACEUTICAL COMPOUNDINg
bullTELEMEDICINEeCLINIC
bullFREE PICkUP amp DELIVERIES
bullFLU CLINIC AVAILAbLE
(WE CAN COME TO YOU)
bullCUSTOM CARE PACkAgINg
24 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom
AtHealth DepotYoursquore Family
Yoursquore More Than A Customer
HEALTH DEPOTWellness amp Pharmacy
Granite Run Square(in the same complex as Chilirsquos Isaacrsquos KFC and Ritarsquos)
1571 Manheim Pike Lancaster PA 17601MondayndashSaturday 9ndash8 Sunday 11ndash5
Pharmacy (717) 509-4844 bull Store (717) 509-4434Dan (717) 509-7767
wwwhdpwellnesscom NEW ecommerceonline orderingDedicated to
serving you and theLancaster community
Dan is committed to educating othersthereby empowering them to have morecontrol over their healthcare and theirlives He believes the naturopathicphilosophies of working with the mindbody and spirit to be his calling and hersquosready to consult with you and educateyou on the best supplements toensure your total wellness
Dan Duryea ND
Naturopath
All insuranceprescription plans accepted bull FREE pickup amp delivery
We will match or beat the price of your prescription from any pharmacyTransfer your prescription to us and receive a $10 in-store coupon
ldquoSuper RX 7-11rdquo ndash Fill 7 scripts receive an $11 coupon
$5 OFFany purchase of $25 or more
no cash value
not valid on prescriptions
HEALTH DEPOT1571 Manheim Pike Lancaster
(717) 509-4434
With this coupon Not valid with other offers
or prior purchases Offer expires 12-31-14
FLUSHOTSnow available
Whether you
have insurance or not
we have you covered
Best prices
in the area NewPhotoshop amponline photo
services
Also servicingyour home
medicalequipment
needs
One stop for your
health amp wellness needs mdash
wersquove got you covered
bullFULL-SERVICE SPECIALTY PHARMACY
bullHOME HEALTH amp MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
bullHEALTH SCREENINgS
bullDIET amp NUTRITION RECOMMENDATIONS
bullNATURAL HEALTH amp WELLNESS
SERVICES
bullPHARMACEUTICAL COMPOUNDINg
bullTELEMEDICINEeCLINIC
bullFREE PICkUP amp DELIVERIES
bullFLU CLINIC AVAILAbLE
(WE CAN COME TO YOU)
bullCUSTOM CARE PACkAgINg