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Age: 81 Advice: “Never give up. Every day is a good day; its about what you do with it.”
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Bob Schmid:
Age: 76 Advice: “Work hard, be honest. Hard work doesn’t let you be idle. It lets you be tired and appreciate what you’ve done. Honesty speaks for itself. I look forward to our youth carrying it on.”
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Randy Pennington:
Age: 60 Advice: “The key to long life is to go to bed early, and remember to wake up. Life is too short to worry about stuff you can’t control.”
“Listen to your elders,” or so most people’s mothers said growing up. A lot of important life lessons can be learned from those who’ve already experienced the challenges that life places before each individual, regardless of the generation one’s born into or what time period is being experienced. Life is life, regardless of the time period. The Chronicle recently spoke with seasoned citizens who have experienced times of war, much closer to home than the current war. They’ve faced hard times, including the Great Depression and the societal tumult of the 1960s. Many of these people have been part
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twice Elders Share Learned Wisdom a child and Advice for Life of the armed services, in and out of combat, giving them an entirely different, more literal value for life. They’ve lived all across the country and sometimes abroad, through harder times than these. They say that those who don’t know their history are doomed to repeat it. These people have already been through the same life situations that younger people are just now experiencing, and while they may not be published in a history book quite yet, they do have quite a bit of wisdom to add and credibility through a lifetime of experience. A few members of older generations shared (please see sidebar at left) some wisdom they’ve gained over their lifetime, and gave a few general nuggets of advice for leading a good life. SWWS
During the Holidays... Carol Frazier:
Age: 73 Advice: “Remember to put God first and He will help you on through life. Obey your parents and enjoy your family. Respect your elders and make friends. Get a good education build a solid life. Enjoy the time you have; life is too short. Make good memories.”
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For The Record
When you reach a certain age and do something different than others your age, you should get some sort of recognition. The Guinness Book of World Records Web site recognizes these seniors for their amazing accomplishments.
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Jeanne Louise Ca born on February lment of France was 21 years later on Augu , 1875, and died 122 the oldest person st 4, 1997, making her ev Calment took up fe er. At the age of 85, riding a bicycle at ncing and was still 10 she portrayed hers 0. At the age of 114, el and Me, becomin f in the film, Vincent g the oldest actre ss ever in film. an is Yukichi The oldest living m oka Fuku Chuganji of Ogori, n Januar y 18, O n. Prefecture, Japa rned 115. He is a 2003, Chuganji tu eeder. retired silkworm br •••
On October 29, 1998, John Glenn became the oldest male astronaut when he was launched into space aboard Discovery STS-95. He was 77 years old. Glenn also has the distinction of being the first Americ an to orbit the Earth in Februar y of 196 2 in Freedom 7.
••• Born on September 16, 1887, on Tokunoshima Island, Kagoshima, Japan, Kamato Hongo is the oldest living woman. At age 114, Hongo’s birthdate can be fully authenticated. She has seven children, 27 grandchildren, 57 great grandchildre n and 11 great-great grandchildren.
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On September 25, 1965, Leroy Robert “Satchel” Paige pitched for the Kansas City A’s at the age of 59, thereby earning him the title of the oldest baseball player. Paige’s career spanned 40 years.
At the 1912 Olympics in Stockholm, Oscar Swahn, a member of the Running Deer shooting team, became the oldest Olympic Gold medal winner. Swahn was 64 years old.
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Jenny Wood-Allen of Dundee, Scotland, became the oldest female marathon finisher on April 14, 2002, at the age of 90. She completed her run in 11 hours and 34 minutes. In the 1986 New York Marathon, she was hailed as being the fastest woman over 70.
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Prevent Home Break-ins There are many tactics to help protect your home and belongings from being stolen. The joys of the holidays are many: Sharing eggnog, exchanging presents, trimming the tree, contacting the police to report a robbery. The last one certainly isn't a joy, but it's an all-too common reality of the season. There's no telling what goes through the minds of thieves, and preparing for any situation is the way to avoid loss due to theft. Be diligent in your efforts to prevent break-ins and property loss. Here are some strategies for thwarting would-be thieves.
keys. You're not fooling anyone with faux rocks or a key taped over the door. If you're prone to forgetting your keys, leave a spare pair with a trusted neighbor instead.
• Trim bushes and fix lighting. Darkness and camouflage are a thief's best friend. Being able to hide behind shrubs to jimmy a window or lock hides him or Did You know? her from others who may witness In the U.S., a home is robbed every 14.6 seconds, suspicious activity. Keep and the average dollar landscaping neat around loss per burglary is $2,119, doorways and windows, and according to the Federal promptly replenish any burnedBureau of Investigation. out bulbs.
• Break down cardboard boxes. There's no better way to tell thieves about all the new presents you received than by advertising them at the curbside. Burglars will see that empty television box or other expensive gadget boxes put out for pickup and have a clue about the new goodies inside the home. Instead, cut up the boxes and bundle them with newspapers so they are inconspicuous.
• Lock every door and window all the time — including the garage. Many people fail to realize that the garage presents a great point of entry to the house, one that is private and away from the eyes of concerned neighbors. Once inside the garage, a thief can use tools in the garage to pick at the lock on an inside door to the home.
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First comes a diagnosis. Then come the questions, the worries, the fear. But you’re not alone. You’ve got a team focused on your needs — more than caregivers, you’ve got allies. And we’re here to help you beat this.
Planning ahead for longterm care is so important. So many people are caught offguard when a crisis hits, and they quickly find their nest eggs depleted. Here are my quick tips for preparing yourself. I want to send an S.O.S. to seniors and their caregivers!
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My friend's mom just went into a nursing home, and it’s costing them a fortune. How can I plan ahead for my own parents (and for myself), so that we don’t end up in a bad financial situation?
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