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JANUARY 2021

Leaf it alone!

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Is there money in your attic?

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Inspiring senior

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Home & Garden 5

Messy Gardens.......................................... Carol Ann Harlos

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Beyond Beautiful................................................ Brandpoint

What's It Worth?

10 Family Treasure Hunt................... Wendy Guild Swearingen 12 Old Stuff, New Money..................................... Liberty Darr

News 14 SCSEP: Helping Seniors Find Jobs.........Anita Wolnieewicz

Buffalo 60 Strong 15 Jill Gonzalez....................................................Ashley Ziomek

Genealogy 16 Newspaper Research..................... Carol DiPirro-Stipkovitz

Being Well

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18 6 Ways to Save Money on Meds........................Brandpoint

Ever y Issue: Resources 3 | Crossword 4 | Bingo Buzz 8 | Classifieds 20 | Noteworthy 21

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Happy New Year

OUR 33RD YEAR 1738 Elmwood Avenue, Suite 103 Buffalo, NY 14207 Phone 716.783.9119 Fax 716.783.9983 www.foreveryoungwny.com

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The year 2020 brought the world many challenges, some of which are still playing out. With that said, let's look ahead.

What are some of the things you want in the coming year? Health, wealth, and inspiration? We've got a little bit of each of those in this issue.

Gardening is therapeutic, but what to do when the temperature plummets? First of all, do not clean up your garden beds too much, says Master Gardener Carol Ann Harlos; the leaves, stems, and debris left from summer and fall house many beneficial critters.

Second, bring some green indoors.

Houseplants offer a bit of greenery in the dark and cold months, and some research shows that plants can help clean indoor air.

Our savvy Buffalo State journalism student intern Liberty Darr brings us a story about evaluating the worth of stuff lying around your house. Is it time to declutter? Your old junk may be worth a pretty penny to collectors.

And, if you are looking for

inspiration, look no further than the new Buffalo 60 Strong column.

Each month this year, we highlight a local person, age 60+, who has overcome challenges and gone on to health and success. (Buffalo 60 Strong is a celebration of grit and resilience, sponsored by Buffalo Medical Group. Buffalo Medical Group doctors have launched Senior Care Advantage One, a new program that delivers quality care to seniors.)

Wishing you health and happiness this year and always.

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FOREVER YOUNG *JANUARY RESOURCES *PLEASE CONTACT EVENT/PROGRAM ORGANIZERS TO CONFIRM INFORMATION PROVIDED Do you have an event or resource to list? Email it to wswearingen@buffalospree.com Buffalo MEDITATION El Buen Amigo, 114 Elmwood Ave. Free every Sunday at 2:30 p.m.

Meditation unites with creative arts and pain management. Practitioner Sondra Holland welcomes people of all ages. Wear comfortable clothes. For information, Sondra: 947-5092; store: 885-6343 Online LAUGHTER WELLNESS Come as you are, just bring your laughter!

Tuesdays at 2 p.m. Brighton FREE. Visit www.facebook.com/Buffalo-Laughers for information.

Online ELDER LAW SESSIONS Erie County Department of Senior Services presents free online Webex seminars about legal issue affecting seniors Wednesdays at 10 a.m. www2.erie.gov/seniorservices/ index.php?q=elder-law-sessions Gowanda HEALTHY COMMUNITY ALLIANCE Activities open to the public age 50+, (no residency requirements), Concord Senior Center, 1 School Street, Gowanda; for schedule, visit communityalliance.org; 532-1010

Niagara Falls SENIOR C O M PA N I O N / F O S T E R GRANDPARENT PROGRAM Looking for seniors who enjoy working with their peers or children.

Volunteers receive a tax-free stipend, transportation assistance, and supplemental insurance coverage while volunteering. If you are 55+ and want to make a difference, call 285-8224 Jennifer Britton (ext. 217) for Senior Companions and Kelly Carr (ext. 228) for Foster Grandparents Williamsville MEDICARE EDUCATION PROGRAM offers complimentary services through the WNY Medicare Resource Center.

Appointments encouraged, 833-0252 Buffalo HEADWAY SUPPORT GROUPS For individuals who have sustained brain injuries, their families, and caregivers; exchange information and resources, and find mutual support and encouragement. Info: 408-3100 or headwayofwny.org

Southtowns NEW HORIZONS MUSIC Calling all musicians 50+ interested in music. For info, email Janet Stout at 354janet@gmail.com and visit newhorizonsmusic.org.

Hamburg ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP for males; call 626-0600 or visit alz.org/ wnyc for info.

Depew BREAST CANCER NETWORK OF WNY Call 706-0060 or visit bcnwny.org for more information.

West Seneca AMANA GARDEN CLUB OF WEST SENECA, is welcoming new members interested in gardening, floral arrangement, and more. For mor information, contact Marie: 884-8543 Williamsville MCGUIRE GROUP MEMORY CARE SUPPORT: Coordinated with the Alzheimer’s Association, with caregiving tips and coping mechanisms. Info: 632-3700 or mcguiregroup.com

Buffalo LGBTQ MEMORY LOSS CAREGIVERS PROGRAM: The Pride Center of WNY offers support and education for people providing care for a person with Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias. For information: 8527743 or pridecenterwny.org Online NIAGARA FALLS SINGLES SOCIAL CLUB, An active 50+ crowd. for Find info on FaceBook: SINGLES SOCIAL CLUB or call 550-1232 TOPS CLUBS Take Off Pounds Sensibly Clubs offer tools, programs, support, and fellowship, for healthy living and weight management.

Akron For information call Diane 542-4980 Cheektowaga For information, call Karen at 247-2334 Cheektowaga TOPS #391 For information, call MaryAnn 895-4414 Niagara Falls. Meetings 6 p.m. at Riverside Presbyterian, 815 84th Street; info, call Beth 385-7558 Farnham For information, call 934-9619 Tonawanda Meetings 6 p.m. at Zion Church of Christ, 15 Koenig Cir. For information, call 693-5161

Coming in February 2021

Forever Young is thrilled to include the 2021 “Top Doctors” list for Western New York in our February 2021 edition.

This prestigious list of area physicians is researched and compiled by Professional Research Services, and based on an online peer-review survey sent out to certified doctors within Erie and Niagara Counties.

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CROSSWORD 22. Compass dir.

23. Labored breaths 24. *Jared Kushner to Donald Trump 25. Nigerian money 26. Part of an eye 27. About to explode 28. Looked at, amorously 29. Smelling organs 32. Two of the same 33. Philosopher's study 36. *Best Picture Oscar-winner 38. China grass 40. Party barrel

44. *What Zoom host does to guests, sometimes 46. Type of jacket 48. "M*A*S*H" character 49. Ticked off 50. *President Trump used this power in 2020 51. United ____ Emirates 52. Be undecided 53. *Caucus state 54. Like most universities 55. Pose a question 58. Robinson or Doubtfire

41. Having a cover

THEME: YEAR IN REVIEW ACROSS 1. *New wardrobe accessory

50. Widespread

5. *RIP, ____

52. *WHO's March announcement

8. Flock's echo

55. Cliffside dwelling

12. Reply from a tunnel?

56. Drop-off spot

13. Feline noise

57. Sonic sound

14. Edward Teller's "baby"

59. Sports figures, e.g.

15. Beat

60. Persian backgammon

16. Competently

61. Water carrier

17. Savory jelly

62. *Late basketball legend

18. *Blue vs. red competition 20. One third of a three-piece suit

63. *____ lightning, cause of California wildfires

21. Mailed greetings

64. X-ray units

22. Long time 23. ____ biloba

DOWN

26. Anointing oil

1. Copy cats

30. Nurses' org.

2. Flu symptom

31. Leafy vegetable

3. Synagogue

34. "Cogito, ____ sum"

4. 1/100th of a ruble

35. Mooring spots

5. Bid again

37. Bring into play

6. Western neckwear, pl.

38. Old Brazilian coins

7. Gwyneth, to friends

39. Prefix with 'graph'

8. *Like a vote during lockdown

40. *Joe's running mate

9. What Joy Mangano does on TV

42. PGA peg

10. Do like exhaust pipe

43. What bees did

11. *"Transplant" network

45. Fixes firmly

13. ____ of honor

47. Summer mo.

14. It's often wreaked

48. R in NPR

19. Zoo enclosures

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The solution for this month’s puzzle can be found on page 20.

HOME & GARDEN

Messy Gardens

Lazy? (Don't you dare say “yes,” dear reader!) Some insects use the hollow stems of plants such as lovage and Joe Pye weed to spend the winter. Insects that overwinter as adults, such as leaf beetles, some aphids, and a favorite of mine, next year's queen bumblebees, shelter in leaf litter and plant debris.

Native bee species nest underground, so I try not to disturb them in the autumn by digging up and moving plants. They go down into the earth eight inches or more in the autumn.

Watchful eyes noted holes in the soil they had made earlier in the season, so I avoided disturbing them as much as possible. Those that overwinter as larvae, such as wooly bear caterpillars, do so in leaf litter.

Xerces Society, the organization for the protection of invertebrate species such as insects, has a poster that reads, “LEAVES ARE NOT LITTER. They're food and shelter for butterflies, beetles, moths, and more.

Tell friends and neighbors to LEAVE THE LEAVES.”

“Leaf” them alone!

CAROL ANN HARLOS Remember, friends, that gardening is working with not against nature.

Happy New Year! FY Carol Ann Harlos is an award winning retired math and science teacher, Master Gardener, beekeeper, garden writer, and speaker. She tends extensive gardens, including herbs, and loves learning from others and sharing her knowledge. Send gardening questions and comments to caharlos@verizon.net.

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Photo by Carol Ann Harlos

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have included a picture of the front garden. Some of you may be horrified; it looks messy. There are leaves lying on top of the soil. As a matter of fact, it is difficult to see the soil. What is going on here?

In November, shredded leaves were put into the gardens. The wind also blew in unshredded whole leaves that landed on top. All these leaves insulate the roots of plants, especially when drying winter wind blows over the garden beds. How about the snow?

Snow that falls on top provides further insulation. (I remember my mother saying that a winter in Western New York without snow was a killer! I also remember, however, that my mom cleaned up all the garden beds in autumn, which left the earth bare and susceptible to the drying winter winds, so snow was badly needed for insulation.)

At our home, some fallen leaves went into the compost bin. Since they

were shredded, they will break down more quickly than if they were whole.

Shredded leaves provide more surface area than whole leaves allowing bacteria and fungi to break them down into a usable form—compost— to be spread on gardens next spring.

Some of the shredded leaves were raked over the lawn. The tiny pieces will percolate downward to nourish the roots preparing them for regrowth next spring. This is the reason, by the way, that fall lawn fertilization is regarded as the most important fertilization of the year. It prepares the roots in the autumn for regrowth in the spring!

You may also notice in my picture that I cut down very few plants.

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HOME & GARDEN

Beyond Beautiful

How plants improve mental and physical wellness Aloe vera plant

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lowers and plants are staples in many American homes, adding to the style and aesthetic of virtually any space. While the visual benefits of plants are widely embraced, many people are unaware of the ways plants can support mental and physical well-being, too.

“Plants offer countless benefits beyond beauty,” explains Alfred Palomares, vice president of merchandising at 1-800-Flowers. com. “From improving air quality to having calming and healing benefits, plants are such an important component to keep in your home.”

Palomares lends insight into the top benefits of plants and which species you should consider placing in your favorite spaces:

Stress reduction Have you ever noticed that when you visit a garden or park, you instantly feel at ease? Greenery has the innate ability to calm and reduce stress. The sights and smells promote calm and a feeling of escape, which is particularly important during times of stress.

Work is a top source of stress for many people, so it makes sense

that plants are a smart addition to workspaces. The study “The positive effects of office plants”

by Nursery Papers Technical researched plants in the workplace and found employees had many beneficial experiences, including: • D e p r e s s i o n / d e j e c t i o n reduced by 58 percent • Anger/hostility reduced by 44 percent • Tension/anxiety reduced by 37 percent

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• Confusion reduced by 30 percent Because many people are now working from home and children are attending school remotely, adding plants to office and study spaces can reduce stress and make the space more welcoming. Plants suitable for a home office should be easy to maintain and not take over the space. For example, a hanging plant that won’t use up valuable desk space can add a welcome touch of green.

Improve air quality Plants can improve air quality by decreasing the levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the air by up to 89 percent, according to a report by the NASA Stennis Space Center. VOCs are commonly found in household items and paints, and include formaldehyde, benzene and trichlorethylene, among others.

HOME & GARDEN ages. In fact, just looking at pictures of plants can have a positive impact.

The reason? Scientists believe that the calming effects of nature images can reduce cortisol levels and improve mood, effectively speeding up the healing process.

Of course live plants are the ideal. A Journal of Alternative Complementary Medicine article found that patients recovering from surgery with plants and flowers in

their room have experienced lower blood pressure and heart rate, pain ratings, anxiety, and fatigue.

Whether you’re recovering from an illness or simply want to promote the overall wellness of the people who live in your home, consider placing plants throughout the most-used spaces to reap the benefits. FY Contributed by Brandpoint

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Many green houseplants have the ability to: • Reduce carbon dioxide levels in a home • Control humidity levels • Reduce indoor pollution levels • Reduce airborne dust levels • Add oxygen to the air Plants to consider Peace lily can remove pollutants and absorb harmful substances like ammonia and xylene that may be present in your home, plus has a pleasant scent when in bloom.

Aloe vera is an ancient natural remedy that not only adds visual appeal, but the clear gel from the plant’s leaves also soothes the skin.

Snake plant is low maintenance and have been shown to filter toxic chemicals like benzene, formaldehyde, and xylene .

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Bingo Calendar All Bingo is likely canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This calendar serves as a placeholder.

MONDAY AMERICAN LEGION #1322 STEPHEN SIKORA POST 950 Payne Ave., Nort Tonawanda 7:25 p.m..................................... 693-1740 CONGREGATION SHIR SHALOM 4660 Sheridan Dr., Williamsville 7:30 p.m..................................... 633-8877 AMERICAN LEGION MCKEEVER POST 1770 South Park Ave., Buffalo 7:30 p.m..................................... 822-6400

HOLY MOTHER OF THE ROSARY CATHEDRAL Fellowship Hall, 6298 Broadway, Lancaster 11:30 am..................................... 683-7527 FATHER JUSTIN K OF C 2735 Union Rd., Cheektowaga 7:30 p.m..................................... 681-7251 AMERICAN LEGION POST 1041 533 Amherst St., Buffalo 7 p.m.......................................... 875-9276 AM. LEG. POST NO. 567 3740 N. Buffalo Rd., O. Park 7:30 p.m..................................... 662-9780 ST. AMELIA 2999 Eggert Rd., Tonawanda 7:15 p.m..................................... 836-0011

SENECA GAMING AND ENTERTAINMENT 11099 Route 5, Irving 7 p.m.......................................... 549-4389 DOWNTOWN POST NO. 64 A.L. INC. 1770 South Park Ave., Buffalo 7:30 p.m.

VALLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION 93 Leddy, Buffalo 7:30 p.m..................................... 823-4707 MATTHEW GLAB POST 1965 Abbott Rd., Lackawanna 7:30 p.m.................................... 825-3733 HAMBURG–KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 36 Pierce Ave., Hamburg 7:30 p.m.................649-9830/649-4340

TUESDAY AMVETS MEDALLION POST NO. 13 25 Review Pl., Buffalo 7:30 p.m..................................... 874-0559 ASSUMPTION PARISH 435 Amherst St., Buffalo 1 p.m.......................................... 876-1038

FATHER JUSTIN K OF C 2735 Union Rd., Cheektowaga 1 p.m.......................................... 681-7251 ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH 1525 Sheridan Dr., Kenmore 7:30 p.m..................................... 873-6716 OUR LADY OF POMPEII 129 Laverack, Lancaster 7 p.m.......................................... 683-6522 WHEATFIELD NO. 1451 6525 Ward Rd., Sanborn 7:25 p.m..................................... 731-4712 GEORGE F. LAMM POST 962 Wehrle Dr., Williamsville 7:30 p.m..................................... 204-2405 RESURRECTION BINGO 130 Como Park Blvd.

7 p.m.......................................... 683-3712 HARTLAND VFC 8945 Ridge Rd., Hartland 7:30 p.m.

ARMOR VOL. FIRE CO. 4932 Clark St., Hamburg 7:30 p.m..................................... 649-9821 ST. ANDREW CHURCH 111 Crocker St., Sloan 7:30 p.m..................................... 892-0425

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Bingo Calendar SENECA GAMING AND ENTERTAINMENT 11099 Route 5, Irving 7 p.m.......................................... 549-4389 B.O.Y.S. ASSOCIATION OF LACKAWANNA VFW, 2909 South Park St., Lackawanna 7:20 p.m..................................... 948-0316

WEDNESDAY ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI 4263 St. Francis Dr., Athol Springs 7:30 p.m..................................... 627-2710 SHAWNEE VOL. FIRE COMPANY 3747 Lockport Rd., Sanborn 7:30 p.m. ................................... 731-3666 AM. LEG. MCKEEVER POST 1770 S. Park Ave., Buffalo 7:30 p.m..................................... 822-6400 KENMORE K OF C 1530 Kenmore Ave., Buffalo 1 p.m.......................................... 875-5780 FATHER JUSTIN K OF C — SPONSORED BY THE JUSTINETTES 2735 Union Rd., Cheektowaga 7:30 p.m..................................... 681-7251 FATHER BAKER K OF C at the Matthew Glab Post 1965 Abbott Rd., Lackawanna (on hiatus until 4/22) 825-3733 LANCASTER K OF C 6114 Broadway, Lancaster 11:45 a.m.................................... 684-2901 SENECA GAMING AND ENTERTAINMENT 11099 Route 5, Irving 1 & 7 p.m................................... 549-4389 ST. ALOYSIUS RCC 156 Franklin, Springville 7:30 p.m..................................... 592-2701 ST. AMELIA 2999 Eggert Rd., Tonawanda 7:15 p.m..................................... 836-0011 ST. MICHAEL’S BINGO 140 Warsaw, Lackawanna 7:15 p.m..................................... 825-9415

THURSDAY FATHER JUSTIN K OF C 2735 Union Rd., Cheektowaga 1 p.m...........................................681-7251 BLESSED TRINITY 317 Leroy Ave., Buffalo 8 p.m.......................................... 833-0301 ST. BERNARD’S CHURCH Clinton @ S. Ogden, Buffalo 7:30 p.m.....................................822-8856

PVT. LEONARD POST 2450 Walden Ave., Cheektowaga 7:30 p.m.....................................684-4371 ST. JAMES DEPEW 500 Terrace Blvd., Depew 7:30 p.m..................................... 683-2746 ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH 1525 Sheridan Dr., Kenmore 7:30 p.m..................................... 873-6716 SENECA GAMING AND ENTERTAINMENT 11099 Route 5, Irving 7 p.m..........................................549-4389 FOURTEEN HOLY HELPERS 1345 Indian Church Rd., West Seneca 7:00 p.m......................................674-2374 K OF C MADONNA COUNCIL NO. 2535 755 Erie Ave., North Tonawanda 7:20 p.m..................................... 693-5470 VFW COL. WEBER POST 989 2909 South Park Ave., Lackawana 7:30 p.m..................................... 823-9605

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OUR LADY OF PERP. HELP 115 O’Connell St., Buffalo 7:30 p.m..................................... 852-2671 ST. PHILIP THE APOSTLE 950 Lossen Rd., Cheektowaga 7:00 p.m..................................... 668-8370

SATURDAY ST. AMELIA’S RCC 2999 Eggert Rd., Tonawanda 1 p.m.......................................... 836-0011 ASSUMPTION PARISH 435 Amherst St., Buffalo 7:30 p.m..................................... 876-1038 BLESSED TRINITY 317 Leroy Ave., Buffalo 8 p.m.......................................... 833-0301 CARINAL O'HARA HIGH SCHOOL 39 O'Hara Rd., Tonawanda 7:30 p.m..........................695-2600 x326 ST. JOHN XXIII 1 Arcade St., W. Seneca

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Family Treasure Hunt

BY WENDY GUILD SWEARINGEN

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oes this sound familiar? You go to visit your parents or older relatives and, while you’re in their home, they take you on a tour pointing out all the stuff they’re saving for you (and any siblings or children you may have) to take “when they’re gone.” Or, even worse, ask you to write your name on sticky notes and place them on things you want—sad reminders that they will eventually pass on. Meanwhile, you neither want this stuff nor have anywhere to put it. You don’t want to hurt their feelings with an outright rejection, so, what can you do?

Make a list Talk to your older relatives about the treasure they want to bequeath you. What makes it valuable in their eyes? Is there a family story attached? Did an item come down through generations?

Gently remind them that it is not things that matter, but the memories and stories associated with them.

If they are willing, help them

catalogue each item. This could mean snapping a picture of it on your phone and writing a brief description or history. You could also film or record your relative talking about their cherished items, which will provide you information about it as well as memories to cherish.

Cataloguing serves several functions. First, it encourages your

relative to go through their stuff, so they actually know what they have. This process is likely to evoke memories they can share with you.

Second, the list will serve as an index to get the things appraised.

Even if they or you would never part with it, it’s helpful to know the value so it can be insured. Third, if it is agreed that items can be sold while your relative is still alive, it

could provide welcome income to seniors on a budget. And, if you do take ownership, you’ll have a list to work off of if you want to sell anything.

For a small fee or with a membership, you can get stuff appraised online at sites like worthpoint.com or valuemystuff. com or take it in to a local shop (see the story on page 12 for suggestions). You can also check on sites like ebay.com to find similar items and see what price they’re going for.

What matters most Spending time with your older relatives is, in and of itself, a treasure for both of you. You will learn so much about their lives through what they chose to keep and value. And, your relative will benefit from the companionship and familial love engendered during the process. They will know

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FEATURE they bear a designer name such as Hermes, Louis Vuitton, or Chanel.

Worth: up to $20,000 Jewelry: Have jewelry professionally appraised. Even vintage costume jewelry can be worth a lot. Worth: varies

Today, the heavy, glass-blown ornaments known as “kugels” can fetch a pretty price. Worth: $50 to more than $1,000. FY Wendy Guild Swearingen is editor of Forever Young and senior editor of Buffalo Spree magazine.

Comic books: Of course, as with anything, rare comic books hold more value than common editions.

Worth: up to several million

that you value their things, without you having to be the custodian of loads of stuff you don’t need.

It’s worth WHAT?!

Country Living magazine lists items that often are sought after and highly valued. Keep a lookout for: Equestrian paintings: Large oil paintings with original ornate frames garner much higher values, while smaller examples in simpler, more primitive frames bring less.

Worth: $200 to $10,000 Video game consoles: Video game consoles from the 1980s are nabbing big dollars, especially when they’re unused and/or a rare edition. Individual video games—while available at every price point—can bring more than $20,000. Worth: $20 to $360,000 Mid-century barware: Wellknown glassware companies such as Libbey, Federal Glass, HazelAtlas, and Culver can fetch high prices for retro cocktails glasses and barware. Worth: $15 to $1,500 Concert posters: Original bigname concert posters are hot and valuable now. Framed posters are more desirable and bring in the higher end of the $100-$1,000 range, although those of bigger headliners may bring much more at auction. Worth: up to $25,000

Milton Bradley board games: When it comes to resale, sealed, unopened boxes often double the value, but the retro nostalgia of childhood family nights equals dollars for most titles. Worth: $10 to $800 Toys: From Lite-Brites—no longer in production and now worth as much as $300—to a firstedition Barbie released in 1959 and valued at $8,000, vintage toys can have incredible resale value. Worth: varies

First edition books: A first edition of a popular book could net you thousands of dollars. Sites like Biblio.com can help you determine potential values. Worth: from $100s to $15,000 and more Tools: There is a huge market for old saws, hand drills, planes, or any other old tools, both for their aesthetics and for their continued usability. Worth: varies.

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Old Stuff Can Earn You New Money

BY LIBERTY DARR

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on’t be so quick to dispose of “dust-collectors” in your attic or basement; you may be surprised just how much some items can be worth. Whether it be vintage magazines, outdated furniture, or even old clothes, there are a number of ways to make a quick buck on stuff you simply don’t use anymore.

According to collectorsweekly. com, there are a few things to consider before appraising your old treasures. The item, completeness, condition, function, authenticity, and scarcity/rarity will all determine the value of the object. As you begin the somewhat daunting task

of rummaging through all of your things and considering what may be valuable, it may be helpful to ask yourself a few important questions.

Does the item have all its original parts? Is it still functional? What is the originality of the piece? Is it easily replaceable?

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“When I first moved out on my own, all I could afford was the Goodwill and Salvation Army. All you were seeing back then in the thrift stores was this cool modern design. At the time, I had no idea what I was looking at,” he says.

He grew to realize the novelty of the second-hand finds in his apartment during his first trip to New York City when he was twenty years old. He walked into an art gallery and was completely amazed at what he saw.

“I just looked at everything and said, ‘Wait a minute. I have that, and that, and one of those!’ I asked the curator of the gallery if he would be interested in buying anything. So I went home, took pictures of all my Salvation Army furniture, got them developed and sent them in.

Sure enough, the guy showed up

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at my house and bought my entire apartment. I had no idea the value of those things at the time.”

Merisola has since cultivated the ability to spot a valuable piece of furniture a mile away, a proficiency that has taken years to perfect. It’s easy to mistake outdated furniture or decor as dispensable, but you never know the hidden gems that could earn you a pretty penny.

Sell your stuff Sift through the old clothing and accessories in your closets and stored around the house. Instead of simply donating clothes, consider finding a thrift store that is willing to purchase your old clothing from you. Plato’s Closet and Clothes Mentor pay cash on the spot for gently used items in good condition, as well as handbags, jewelry, shoes, and accessories. Visit platoscloset. com or clothesmentor.com to find a store closest to you.

For jewelry appraisals, consider Barbara Oliver Jewelry located on Main Street in Buffalo. Visit the website barbaraoliverandco.com to see hours of operation.

Roycroft Campus Antiques in East Aurora has a long history of appraising and buying antiques. Their website lists a variety of items they are interested in

appraising, including rugs, glassware, coins, and artwork. With years of experience and a keen interest in the antiques industry, the family-run business is always looking for antiques to add to the store, as well as offer appraisals. Items can be brought into the store (call for an appointment) or contact them by phone. Visit the website at roycroftantiques.com or call 655-1565.

With the help of modern technology, there are a number of easy ways to get a quick appraisal for the objects in your home. If visiting an appraiser in person isn’t something that interests you, try an online service. Country Living Magazine has a free online appraisal service with expert Helaine Fendelman, who uses her thirty years of appraisal experience to provide a detailed appraisal. Visit the website at countryliving.com or email countryliving@hearst.com with any questions. InstAppraisal. com is another free site that offers expert advice. Your questions will be answered by the community (other readers) as well as the site’s antiques experts. Use caution, however; not all of the people commenting are experts, but you may get a good idea of a price range for the worth of your item.

Whether it be an old set of chairs or a box of old clothes, there may be value lurking where you least expect it. FY

Liberty Darr is a Buffalo Spree intern and Buffalo State student studying journalism.

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NEWS

SCSEP: Helping Seniors Find Work

BY ANITA WOLNIEWICZ

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y 2024, older workers will represent the largest single segment—25 percent of the labor force in the United States. For more than forty years, Supportive Services Corporation has been assisting older job seekers by providing free employment and training services in Erie County.

The free employment services are available to job seekers age 55 and over who reside in Erie County. These services include resume preparation and job search assistance. Also provided is a workshop, “Making Your Age an Asset,” designed to build confidence and navigate aspects of searching, obtaining, and retaining employment.

The training component of services available are provided through the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP).

What is SCSEP? The SCSEP is a community service

and work-based job training program.

Authorized by the Older Americans Act, the program provides training for low-income, unemployed people age 55 and older.

SCSEP participants gain work experience in a variety of community service assignments at non-profit, governmental, and public agencies (host agency worksites). Participants work an average of 20 hours a week and are paid New York State minimum wage.

This training serves as a bridge to civic engagement and skills enhancement and leads to unsubsidized employment opportunities for participants.

Formal and informal training is provided at host agency worksites.

SCSEP provides full financial responsibility (wages, state mandated fringe benefits, workers compensation, and general liability) for participants placed in a host agency worksite.

An agency interested in becoming a host agency worksite must be a not-for-profit 501 (c) 3 or a governmental/public agency to qualify. Worksites are selected to furnish supervision, instruction. and training for assigned SCSEP participants.

SCSEP’s triple win SCSEP delivers a “triple win” for our community by promoting healthy aging, offering employment opportunities for low-income older Americans, and providing a labor force to programs and agencies to help serve more people and do more good. Two-thirds of the low-income older Americans participating in SCSEP are women, almost half are from a racial or ethnic minority, and almost 65 percent are age 55-64.

SCSEP participant requirements Participants must be at least 55, unemployed, and have a family income of no more than 125 percent of the federal poverty level.

Enrollment priority is given to veterans and qualified spouses of veterans, then to individuals who are over 65, have a disability, have low literacy skills or limited English proficiency, reside in a rural area, are homeless or at risk of homelessness, have low employment prospects, or have failed to find employment after using services through the local workforce development system.

The SCSEP is funded by a grant from the US Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration, the Center for Workforce Inclusion (formerly Senior Service America, Inc.), and operated locally by Supportive Services Corporation through subcontract with the Erie County Department of Senior Services.

Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

For more information, visit supportiveservices.org or contact: Anita Wolniewicz Supportive Services Corporation 245 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, New York 14222 716-881-6350, Ext. 11 FY Anita Wolniewicz is project director of SCSEP.

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BUFFALO 60 STRONG

Jill Gonzalez

BY ASHLEY ZIOMEK

“I’m accountable to the scale,” she explains, while discussing her now 150-pound weight loss over the past two years.

Gonzalez also took time to stress the importance of regular medical check-ups and healthy eating choices, all balanced with a workout regimen. She continues to spread a positive message through all of her actions, including volunteering for Meals on Wheels,

and sending congratulatory cards out to her former students when they make the honor roll.

“My advice for 60 plus is to just go and do it,” she says.

Buffalo 60 Strong is sponsored

by Buffalo Medical Group, in conjunction with the launch of Senior Care Advantage ONE. FY Ashley Ziomek is a freelance writer living in WNY.

Local volunteer Jill Gonzales Photo by Elliot Cramer

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hile helping a young man overcome a drug addiction, Jill Gonzalez realized she had her own addiction to battle with food.

According to WebMD, when a person has a food addiction the brain releases dopamine, which is the same chemical response activated when using addictive drugs, such as heroin or cocaine.

Dopamine triggers the urge to eat more, continuously chasing the feel-good feelings, and creating a hard-to-break cycle that ties into the brain’s reward system.

Gonzalez knew she needed to make a change, and fast. Weighing 308 pounds, she set herself up with rehabilitation, Zumba classes, Weight Watchers meetings, and began to hike and bike regularly.

“The first time I went [to Zumba], I barely made it. I could hardly survive the hour class,” she says. Now attending five to six classes weekly, the former teacher explains, “My job since retirement

has been to wake up and go crazy.”

Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, Gonzalez held herself accountable. She has been utilizing the option for virtual classes to stay active. She also took advantage of the Buddies walking program, where participants can meet with other locals for activities, such as walks or hikes, to inspire motivation. With nearly everything closed, this was a great way to stay in shape and meet new people, all while socially distancing.

“I can do things I never used to be able to do,” Gonzalez says.

To maintain her new lifestyle changes, she continues to use the Weight Watchers application on her phone, or as she calls it, her “personal sponsor,” and attends weekly virtual meetings.

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GENEALOGY

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Randomly, I searched my own name online and up popped a link to a newspaper photo of me that I forgot existed.

I was 12 years old and a local paper had come to my classroom and asked what Christmas meant to me. They took a photo, and that was that. There I was, staring at little me all these years later.

What I stumbled upon that night was a genealogy goldmine, Old Fulton New York Post Cards, now referred to as FultonHistory.com. Tom Tryniski, a retired engineer, created a website archiving old postcards and newspapers in 1999. Since then, he has managed to share nearly 50 million American and Canadian newspapers at no charge, while funding the entire operation himself. (Put in perspective, The Library of Congress has almost 13 million pages on their Chronicling America site for which they have received millions of dollars in funding.)

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Quotation marks around your main search content—“Joan Smith” Buffalo died—will result in it being treated as one word, therefore must be in every hit in exactly that order.

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GENEALOGY all pages found, but only those which did not also include the word died. But, you should realize that eliminating that word may also eliminate the one result you are seeking. Here is an example that uses NOT twice. Example: Smith AND NOT Smyth AND NOT John.

Wildcard searches ? – Using this in place of any letter avoids additional searches. This is handy if you’re unsure of the name spellings. Unsure if it’s Catharine or Catherine? Try searching Cath?rine.

If needed, more than one ? can be used in a word. w/4 – The w represents "within" so a search for Smith w/4 married means that Smith and married must be within 4 or fewer words of each other and either word may be first.

The number 4 can be replaced with a number you choose but I suggest you keep it below 10 or your results become unrelated to your actual search.

Restrict your search to a single city, year, and/or publication If your search is concentrated in a particular city or year, adding this in your search will greatly reduce results. Example: Smith AND married AND Albany AND 1926.

Genealogists, historians and even the FBI and CIA have come to rely on Tryniski’s site as a go-to source.

I’ve found ancestors getting traffic tickets, making Red Cross donations in WWII, and being involved in, let’s say, shadier activities. It all adds color to our family tree, right? FY Carol DiPirro-Stipkovits is a National Genealogical Society member, Association of Professional Genealogists member as well as a guest lecturer and freelance writer. Carol is also a board member and President of the Niagara County Genealogical Society. Send questions or comments to her at noellasdaughter@gmail.com.

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BEING WELL

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anuary is here and, whether or not you stay up to mark the new year, an expensive reality hits many Americans on January 1: medical insurance deductibles reset to zero and out-of-pocket costs go up.

Along with co-pays and coinsurance, those out-of-pocket costs can put essential medications out of reach. Many people are forced to choose between paying bills, buying medications, and putting food on the table. It’s no wonder Gallup polls consistently find healthcare costs to be one of this country’s greatest worries.

But there are ways to cut those high out-of-pocket costs. The Patient Access Network (PAN) Foundation, a national charity that provides financial assistance to help people pay for their prescription medications, offers these tips for reducing your out-of-pocket costs for the lifesaving medications you need.

1. Talk to your healthcare team.

Be honest with your doctor and pharmacist about the challenge of affording your medications.

It may be difficult for you to talk about your finances, but remember, your healthcare

team is on your side. Let them know what you can afford, and they may be able to tailor a treatment plan that fits within your budget.

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Look into Extra Help.

Medicare beneficiaries may qualify for programs like, Extra Help, also known as the LowIncome Subsidy program.

This program can significantly reduce your prescription costs.

3. Ask for generics. Many namebrand drugs now have generic equivalents, especially if the drugs you’re taking have been on the market for a while.

Generics can be significantly cheaper than their name-brand versions. And don’t worry.

Generics are run through the same safety and efficacy tests by the FDA to ensure their quality and effectiveness.

4. Sign up for FundFinder.

The free web-based app was developed by the PAN Foundation to connects you with a charitable patient assistance foundation that could help pay the outof-pocket costs for your prescription medications.

Rather than having to monitor multiple foundations to see if they’re offering funding, FundFinder checks for you and alerts you through email or text when the financial help that you need is available at PAN or another charitable foundation.

5. Shop around. You’d be surprised how much drug costs can vary from pharmacy to pharmacy. Make a few calls to make sure you’re not paying more than you have to for the medications you need. And ask about discounts and coupons, like the NeedyMeds discount card, which could help you

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Check New York State assistance programs. Many states have assistance programs for residents who are having trouble paying for their medications. The first place to start is with the New York State’s Department of Health (health.ny.gov). They can tell you about the programs that are available and whether you qualify. They also may have information about other programs in your area that are designed to help people afford their medication. FY Looking ahead to the new year should be full of hope, not worries about affording prescription medications.

You can learn more about patient assistance charities like PAN and the ways you can get help paying for your prescription medical treatments at panfoundation.org.

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It’s a new year, with a renewed hope. If you need a smile, start with your radio, and turn to WECK. Listen at 1230am, 100.1fm, 102.9fm, and 100.5fm. You can also listen online at weck buffalo. com, download our free app, or just ask Alexa.

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We want to devote space in Forever Young to what matters most: you. Send your story ideas to editor Wendy Guild Swearingen at wswearingen@ foreveryoungwny.com.

Happy New Year!

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Throughout January Snowshoeing at Niagara Falls State Park Borrow a pair of snowshoes to explore the park in style, available at Cave of the Winds: The World Changed Here Pavilion.

Daily, 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

(332 Prospect Street, Niagara Falls; Niagarafallsstatepark.com, 285-0705)

January 8 Feed the Fish!

The Botanical Gardens offers a fun opportunity to interact with its family of koi. Each participant receives a potted plant, a cup of koi fish food, and time to help feed the colorful fish. Advanced tickets required.

9:30 a.m. January 9, 16, 17, 18, 23, 30 at Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens (2655 South Park Ave.; buffalogardens.com, 872-1584)

January 8 M&T Second Friday On the second Friday of every month, BPAC presents something great—enjoy live artmaking and performances streamed directly from its Facebook page.

5:30-8 p.m. at facebook.com/BurchfieldPenney (Burchfieldpenney.org, 878-6011)

January 15 Live From Premier Cabaret Lounge: Colleen Williams Quartet Williams, one of the area’s most prominent jazz vocalists, is joined by pianist Bobby Jones, bassist Jerry Livingston, and drummer Preston Brown.

7:15 p.m. livestream Jazzbuffalo.org

January 19-23 Explore Buffalo Virtual Gala A virtual gala for Explore Buffalo includes an online cocktail party with jazz trio Nixon, Croft & Goretti, voting on new tours for 2021, and an auction of unique art, items, and experiences. There are video experiences all four days with the auction preview starting January 19.

The cocktail party takes place January 23. Tickets are now available.

(Explorebuffalo.org, 245-3032)

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