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The number of children Ginny Donohue has helped enroll in college through her ‘encore career,’ started from the trunk of her car.

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On Point for College Founder honored for ‘encore career’ Purpose Prizes honor Americans over age 60 for making an impact

By Jennifer Wing

Like many Central New Yorkers, Hannibal resident Ginny Donohue gets up each morning and gets ready for work. She is not new to the rat race, having worked as a corporate executive for 14 years, first as vice president at PPC Manufacturing, then as chief financial officer at Wynit.

For the last 11 years, however, “I have not felt I’ve worked a day in my life,” she said.

As executive director and founder of On Point for College, she is a social entrepreneur over 60 who, in her encore career, is using her experience and passion to ensure that innercity students have the opportunity to enroll in and succeed at college. Since its inception in April of 1999, On Point for College has On Point for College is a not-forenrolled 2,723 inner-city youth in more than profit organization founded in 1999.

200 colleges and universities.

The organization’s mission is to open In recognition of her work, Donohue the doors to higher education for inner was named a Purpose Prize Fellow by Civic city youth; to break down the barriers Ventures. that hinder potential students from enThe beginning tering college; and to provide support Donohue credits a request made by her that empowers them to succeed. For daughter with starting her advocacy for more information please call 362-5003 education. or visit onpointforcollege.org.

“When my daughter Shanley was a junior in [Hannibal] high school she asked me if I could find out how to get her friend Jack in college,” Donohue said. “She told me he was good at computers. I did some research and was able to figure out how to get him enrolled in college.”

She later was stopped by two other students while grocery shopping.

“Skip and Audrey were living in a program for homeless youths in Fulton and had heard I’d helped Jack. They wanted to see if I could help them as well.”

She did. And so it began.

“I got involved with the shelter, the Path Program For Chronically Homeless Youth,

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Success stories

COVER PHOTO, RIGHT: Ginny Donohue at the Buffalo State graduation with Candice Gregory (psychology major) and Ginny Donohue.

ABOVE:At left, Donohue at the University of Buffalo graduation with five On Point for College graduates.

Making a difference Many Central New Yorkers have discovered the rewards of mentoring youth through Onpoint for College. Here are a few volunteers that have made a difference in the lives of kids:

Bill and Sabra Reichardt with Marcus Smith

Mentor Marty Levine and Justin Mann

Dodji Koudakpo and mentor Tom Wood.

Student Tory Boyd with mentor Bruce Laidlaw

Dr. Peter and Mary Huntington with Julius Wani

For information on becoming a mentor, call 362-5003 or visit onpointforcollege.org.

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Proof that one person Trying to keep it simple while shopping this holiday season the holiday season comes around, I make my machine I’m looking for. can make a difference list,When but I check it way more than twice. I have many Black Friday is, for many, a hassle and something to

I think we all recognize that there are people out there who could use a helping hand. Many of us donate to organizations, volunteer our time at not-forprofits groups, attend benefits and walk for causes.

Could we do more? Sometimes apathy, or the “how can one person make a difference” mindset can get to the best of us. The big picture can, at times, be bleak and overwhelming, especially at a time when the economy has been faltering, with so many jobs lost and the price of gas again on the rise.

But look at what one woman has done – Ginny Donohue saw potential in a young man who dreamed of going to college. She then took action, helping him to achieve that dream. She could have stopped there, but instead she turned that one success story into a mission. Her drive to help youth attend college in turn inspired others to join her.

Eleven years later, that one act of kindness has turned into 2,723, and still counting. Because of her, lives are better. As she so modestly put it, “If, when I leave this earth, there is a small place that is better for my having lived, I will be happy.”

What a great motto to live by, spoken by a true hero.

people, ranging in all ages, to buy for. The way I see it, if I can plan as much as possible ahead of time, I can keep things simple when it comes to shopping for gifts.

As anyone who is acquainted with me would know, I am the closest thing to a professional shopper that you will find. I comparison shop, crisscrossing the area to get the best bang for my buck.

Certainly, resources such as the internet and sales fliers help. I can read ratings on different products on store websites, as well as compare the prices of the same item at various stores in order to get the best bargain. I can check availability of a product at my local store, thereby avoiding a wasted trip if they don’t have that karaoke

be avoided. But for die-hard shoppers like me, this day is the pinnacle of the bargain hunter’s Everest. Never mind that you are only saving $5 on that DVD or $50 on that television; in this day and age, we can use all the savings we can get.

What helps if you are planning to venture out the day after Thanksgiving is to have a game plan.

How to do that? Well, here are a few tips from me, the expert: 1. Make sure to buy a paper on Thanksgiving morning, as it has all of the Black Friday advertisements. This will be your guidebook to the sales.

2. Before you peruse the ads, try to draw a rough outline of what you would like to buy for each person

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OnPoint From page 2 and would take time on my days off to take kids to college for a visit,” Donohue said. “I would stop to pick up one kid, and would end up with a car full.”

After eight years of helping children in the shelter, she made a decision.

“One student was with me buying bedding supplies for college when he turned to me and said, ‘You’ve helped me get my dream. I want you to feel that way, too. What is your dream? If that’s not the life you are living, what steps are you taking to change it?’ He was the one who helped me see what I wanted to do.”

And so, in April 1999, she left the corporate world and her position as chief financial officer in order to launch On Point for College out of the trunk of her car. She has carted college brochures throughout the inner-city neighborhoods of Syracuse, met with kids who never thought that college was possible, taken students on college visits and visited them at college after they enrolled to make sure they had the resources to succeed.

Today, On Point for College is recognized nationally as a pioneer organization in college retention and has helped shape how other college access organizations have looked beyond college enrollment to ensure our country’s most vulnerable youth succeed and then cross the college stage to graduate. Last May, staff attended 32 separate college graduations On Point for College has expanded to 13 staff members and 160 mentors and volunteers. The not-for-profit boasts more than 350 college graduates in addition to several young people who have obtained or are pursuing post-baccalaureate degrees. Ninetyeight percent of the participants were the first in their families to attend college. Twenty percent have no parent in the picture. For these students, On Point is a backup family.

Assistance includes glasses, coats, summer housing for the homeless students and even root canals.

On Point for College assists in any way possible to help youth through the challenges of entering and staying in college. The program provides one-on-one counseling and helps with applications and money for bedding and college supplies. The staff and mentors bring students on college visits and also make counselor visits every semester at New York state colleges. In addition, On Point for College provides transportation to and from colleges during college vacations, and helps students with the transition to the workplace. With the help of its mentors, On Point for College made more than 564 trips to college last year.

“Purpose Prize Fellows show what’s possible in our communities – and the world – when experienced adults apply their passion and skill to improve the lives of others.” said Alexandra Céspedes Kent, director of The Purpose Prize. “Imagine the potential for society if tens of thousands of adults focused their know-how on the social causes they are most passionate about – it’s a tremendous opportunity.”

Donohue was honored at the Purpose Prize Summit Nov.12-14 in Philadelphia.

“I am grateful to the Purpose Prize for this honor,” Donohue said. “On Point for College has never turned away a single student. I never knew what tenacity meant, what courage meant or what loyalty meant until I met our students. The On Point family is here for the duration. If we can make the road easier for these amazing young adults, it

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Donohue has a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Le Moyne College, a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the State University of New York in Oswego and a master’s degree in urban teacher education from Syracuse University.

She has received awards such as the 2004 Post Standard Achievement Award, 2005 Syracuse University’s Martin Luther King Jr. Unsung Hero Award, 2008 NCAN Excellence in Leadership Award and Ben and Jerry’s Citizen Cool Award. Under her leadership, On Point for College was selected as the Greater Syracuse Chamber of Commerce’s 2008 Non-Profit of the Year.

The Purpose Prize, funded by The Atlantic Philanthropies and the John Templeton Foundation, is a program of Civic Ventures’ Encore Careers campaign (encore.org), which aims to engage millions of baby boomers in encore careers combining social impact, personal meaning and continued income in the second half of life.

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Baltimore Woods features seasonal fun Saturday Dec. 4 Fly-Ties 11am-noon

As fishing season wraps up, Baltimore Woods invites you to bring your tools and materials for fly-tying. We’ll learn and share fly tying techniques while enjoying coffee and camaraderie. Please register. Donations appreciated.

Project FeederWatch Kick-Off 2-3 p.m.

The official start of our Project FeederWatch program. Naturalists talk about birds in winter and discuss how you can attract more birds to your own yard. We’ll learn to identify some of these hardy wintertime visitors and collect important information to help scientist study these amazing creatures. Members $5, $15/family; nonmembers $8, $25/family.

Friday Dec. 10

Project FeederWatch 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Stop by the Interpretive Center to participate in Project FeederWatch. Baltimore Woods is partnering with Cornell Lab of Ornithology to collect important data about birds.

Become a citizen scientist spending a few

moments recording what birds are visiting our feeders, and contribute to bird conservation efforts. Donations appreciated.

Saturday Dec. 11

Caroling in the Woods 7-8:30 p.m.

Pick up a lantern and song sheet and enjoy a beloved tradition at Baltimore Woods. Bring natural treats to hang for the birds and holiday treats to share with fellow carolers. Finish up the night with hot drinks in the Interpretive Center where a special guest may stop by to visit! This event is free for both members and nonmembers if you bring cookies to share.

Tuesday Dec. 14

Keep it Natural, “Not a Creature Was Stirring….” 10:30 a.m.

This time of year, many critters are nestled in their beds waiting out the winter. We’ll discuss the wintering habits of several animals found in Central New York while we enjoy warming refreshments. Members $5; nonmembers $8.

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on your list. You can be specific – “Despicable Me” DVD for Jimmy – or more general – gloves for Aunt Patty.

3. Stick with stores you are familiar with. This way, you know where to find most items. For instance, if you shop at Wal-Mart regularly, you know where the toy department is.

4. Go through each flier, looking for the items you plan to purchase. Use a highlighter or pen to circle them.

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6. When you plan your route, be sure to keep an eye on distance. If three of the stores you want to visit are clustered together, that’s your main shopping “hub.”

Any outside stores should either come first (if this is where the bulk of your shopping will be) or last, since you don’t want to waste too much time driving.

7. Remember, many of the huge doorbusters are limited in numbers; don’t be overly confident about being one of the lucky purchasers. If you are, great. If not, have a backup item in mind so you aren’t too disappointed.

8. Most of all, be polite. No bargain is worth your self-respect and the respect of others around you. There have been cases where the Black Friday shopping has gotten out of hand, although that has never been my experience shopping in Central New York.

These tips will stand you in good stead if you do venture out on the most frenzied shopping day of the year. Hopefully, with all of my at-home preparation, the shopping I do on Black Friday will be fairly simply and hassle-free, but only time will tell.

Tune in next month to see how well I did; hopefully I will still have the same positive outlook about shopping during the holidays.

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Onondaga County Parks host holiday events The following are events held through the Onondaga County Parks Department during the month of December: Nov. 24– Jan. 9, 2011

Wegmans Lights on the Lake 5-10pm $8 per car Monday – Thursday; $12 per car Friday – Sunday ($6 on Monday and Tuesday with a Wegmans Shoppers Club Card; $6 on Wednesday for vehicles with a Drivers Village or Burdick Automotive license plate frame) This 21st annual event is a two-mile long drive through light extravaganza featuring life-size displays, themed sections and a memorable grand finale.

Onondaga Lake Park; 453-6712 .

Dec. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20

Christmas around the World 5-9pm $1 per person/ Free with Lights on the Lake ticket. Once again the museum will be filled with the magnificent collection of international Santa’s while fully decorated trees will add to the holiday atmosphere celebrating the traditions of the season in the United States, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Russia and more. The program will include holiday entertainment with the mission site open weather permitting.

Sainte Marie among the Iroquois; 4536768.

Dec. 1 and 2 – 6pm

Dec. 2 – 10am Wreath Making Workshops* $15 per person Invite holiday guests and Christmas cheer through your front door with your handmade evergreen wreath. Just smelling the fresh boughs will put you in the proper spirit! The price includes boughs, wire and a bow.

Beaver Lake Nature Center; 638-2519

Dec. 2, Jan. 6, Feb. 3, March 3

Prime Rib Buffet 6-8:30pm $14.95; $7.50 ages 5-11; Under 5 free Enjoy a delicious Prime Rib Buffet, and a spectacular view from Skyline Lodge.

Menu includes: Soup, salad bar, oven roasted chicken, garlic mashed potatoes, pasta, meatballs and sausage and slowroasted prime rib. Reservations recommended.

Highland Forest; 683-5550

Dec. 4 and 11

Holiday Pancake Breakfast 9am-12noon $2.50, $3.50 or $4.50 Kick off the holiday season by joining the Friends of Beaver Lake for breakfast.

Enjoy a tasty meal of pancakes, sausage and a beverage. There will also be a holiday bake sale.

Beaver Lake Nature Center 638-2519

Dec. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 and 19

Breakfast and Lunch with Santa* Breakfast: 10-11am or Lunch: 12:301:30pm; $12 per person; under 1 free - Includes zoo admission Come and enjoy a buffet meal with the jolly ole’ elf. Share last minute holiday

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wishes with Santa and see the Zoo! Children will also be able to decorate cookies with Mrs. Claus.

Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park 435-8511 x113

Dec. 5

Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Bear Plunge 9am Registration Sponsored by Special Olympics Oneida Shores Park; 518-388-0790 x 107.

Dec. 6

Create a Holiday Kissing Ball* 6pm $14 per person. Spend the evening creating this beautiful balsam, kissing ball, accented with red ribbon and bow.

A wonderful addition to your holiday decorating. Beaver Lake Nature Center, 638-2519.

Dec. 7

Natural Holiday Decorations and Ornaments* 10am or 6pm $15 per person The old-fashioned Christmas tree is back in style with its wonderfully diverse assortment of handmade and hand-medown ornaments. Join us to make your own ornaments utilizing natural materials or motifs.

Beaver Lake Nature Center, 638-2519.

Dec. 11

Last Chance Run and Breakfast 8:30-11am $5; $3 under 12; $10 family maximum 8 mile trail walk or run and an all you can eat pancake breakfast.

Highland Forest, 449-9615.

Dec. 18

Holidays with the Animals 10am-4:30pm Free with Zoo admission As part of the ongoing animal enrichment program the zoo’s residents will receive presents filled with treats and snacks all with a holiday flair.

Rosamond Gifford Zoo, 435-8511.

Dec. 31

New Year’s Eve Prime Rib Buffet Dinner 6-8:30pm; $14.95; $7.95 children (5-11); under 5 free. Enjoy a delicious dinner at the picturesque Skyline Lodge. Reservations recommended.

Highland Forest, 677-3303.

Dec. 31

First Night CNY 5pm – Midnight $8, 5 and under free; Advance Sale Tickets $5. This all new special event will feature an opportunity to walk through Lights on the Lake, live outdoor music all evening culminating with a concert performance from National Recording Artist Sean Kingston, plus the reunion of local legend, the Todd Hobin Band. At 11:59, SU icon Gerry McNamara will push the button that will activate the descent of an illuminated giant orange. At the stroke of midnight, an extravagant fireworks display over Onondaga Lake will usher in 2011.

Onondaga Lake Park, 471-9597.

Holiday happenings Silver Soiree kick-off to Festival of Trees set for Dec. 2

The Everson Museum of Art Members’ Council is hosting the Silver Soiree, a lively holiday party to preview the 25th Festival of Trees. The event is scheduled from 6 - 9 p.m. Dec. 2 at the former Bon-Ton Store at the ShoppingTown Mall in Dewitt, N.Y. The holiday event is a special sneak peek of the decorated trees, wreaths and unique displays featured at the Festival of Trees. The party gives guests the first opportunity to purchase items at a discounted rate only offered at the Silver Soiree. The event includes entertainment, hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar.

Admission for the event is $50 per person or $95 per patron. Tickets can be purchased in advance at everson.org or by calling 474 6064, reservations are required.

The Silver Soiree is one of many special events complimenting the Festival of Trees, a Syracuse area holiday tradition. The Festival of Trees will be on display from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Dec. 3-12 at the former Bon-Ton store located in ShoppingTown Mall.

All proceeds from the Silver Soiree and Festival of Trees will benefit children’s art programs and special exhibits at the Everson Museum of Art. The Festival of Trees is made possible by ShoppingTown Mall; Media Sponsors The Post-Standard, NewsChannel 9 WSYR, News Radio 570 WSYR; Special Event Sponsor Eagle Newspapers; Printing Sponsor Midstate Printing Corporation; T J Sheehan’s and T.G.I. Fridays.

Syracuse Symphony Orchestra announces holiday events

The Syracuse Symphony Orchestra collaborates with BalletMet Columbus and local dancers to bring you Tchaikovsky’s beloved classic, “The Nutcracker,” in a glittering production choreographed by Gerard Charles. Shows are 7:30 p.m.Dec. 3; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4; and 2 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Mulroy Civic Center. Ron Spigelman, conductor.

Experience George Frideric Handel’s timeless masterpiece, “Messiah.” From the “Hallelujah Chorus” to the “Great Amen,” this is a traditional holiday treat you won’t want to miss! Featured at 3 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Mulroy Civic Center. The performance includes Daniel Hege, conductor, Syracuse University Oratorio Society, Elisa Dekaney, director, Monica Yunus, soprano, Barbara Rearick, mezzo-soprano, Brandon McReynolds, tenor, and Jimi James, baritone.

Holiday Pops, featuring soaring choral voices, an Audience Sing-Along and lots of special touches that will surprise and delight, at 8 p.m. Dec. 17 and 18 at the Mulroy Civic Center. In the performance are Ron Spigelman, conductor and Syracuse Symphony Pops Chorus.

In “The Snowman & The Grinch,”The Syracuse Symphony Orchestra combines award-winning scores with holiday fun at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 18 at the Mulroy Civic Center. Ron Spigelman, conductor.

Seward House hosts open house

Seward House Museum, 33 South St., Auburn, will hold its Holiday Traditions Open House from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday Dec. 12. Enjoy decorations, music and self-guided tours of Seward House during this family-friendly celebration.

Admission is free.

Baltimore Woods Friday, Saturday Dec. 17-18

Wednesday Dec. 29

Saturday Dec. 18

Please join us for our annual Christmas Bird Count, a tradition started in the United States by Audubon ornithologist Frank Chapman over a hundred years ago.

Spend time counting birds at our feeder viewing area or join naturalists afield to look for birds in the woods. The data collected here at Baltimore Woods is be added to our bird archives and helps us to see bird population trends. Registration required. Donations appreciated.

Project FeederWatch 10am-3pm

Frost Moon Snowshoe Hike 7-8:30 p.m.

Spend a magical evening outdoors under the year’s last full moon. Take a moonlit walk with a Baltimore Woods naturalist. Along the way, enjoy the peaceful beauty of the season and pause to appreciate the solitude this time of year brings. Snowshoes included in the price of registration, children’s sizes available for ages 4 and up. Come for a moonlit hike if there’s no snow. Accommodates 12-25; registration required.

Members $5, family $15; nonmembers $8, family $25.

Friday, Saturday Dec. 24-25

Interpretive Center closed for Christmas

While the Interpretive Center is closed, use of the trails and parking are free and open dawn to dusk. The Interpretive Center reopens Monday Dec. 27th.

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Friday Dec. 31

Interpretive Center closed

It’s been nother great year of “Nature in Your Hands” The Interpretive Center will be closed, but please take advantage of free parking and hiking trails that are open dawn to dusk.

Baltimore Woods Nature Center is located at 4007 Bishop Hill Road, P.O. Box 133 Marcellus, NY 13108. For more information call 673-1350 or visit baltimorewoods.org.

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Philip Yocom, and his wife, Kiran Yocom, co-founded Seniors Helping Seniors in-home services, which began as a non-profit organization serving Berks County, Pennsylvania over ten years ago. The original Seniors Helping Seniors center continues that tradition, providing over 1,000 hours of service every month.

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As the holiday season approaches we can see how much we owe the Arabs.

Not just that Joseph took his Jewish family on a flight into Egypt but that many of our current English words came from Arabic, including alchemy, algebra and most of all, alcohol.

We often equate holidays with alcohol, and plants are no different. We have heard Paperwhites that alcohol can stunt your (Narcissus tazetta cultivars) growth and it seems to work on plants as well. A weak solution of under 10-percent alcohol will effectively stunt the growth of some plants so that they won’t get too lanky and fall over.

And so this holiday we have paperwhites (Narcissus tazetta cultivars) with alcohol.

While most bulbs need to go through a cold period or chilling before they will bloom, paperwhites are warm climate plants that don’t need any pretreatment. Just fill a tray or shallow bowl with rocks or pebbles. You can use plain stones or get creative with a mixture See Paperwhites on page 11

The weather outside can be frightful and being kept warm, toasty and dry can be delightful…yes, even for a pet.

New York State’s Agriculture and Markets Law states that a dog that is left outdoors during inclement weather must have access to a housing facility that is waterproof, structurally sound and allow normal postural movement. This very simply means that the animal must have ready access to a permanent structure that complies with the law. It is best that the shelter provided not be too big as this allows the animal’s own body heat to escape.

The pets that spend a lot of time outdoors need more food in the winter because keeping warm depletes energy.

Routinely check your pet’s water supply to make certain that the water is fresh and not frozen. It is also a very good idea to place straw or even cedar shavings on the floor of the shelter and face the structure away from the wind. Too often I have seen people use blankets for bedding and ultimately the blankets become soaked Remember that salt and other chemicals used to melt snow and ice can be an irritant to the and frozen See Pets on page 9 pads of your pet’s feet.

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Cats are also susceptible to the cold and other dangers to their health and welfare. to store your antifreeze as you would any of your other household chemicals. There are antifreeze products out there now that are safe, if swallowed in small amounts, and will not hurt pets, wildlife or your family.

It is still hard for me to believe that there are people out there who will leave their dogs and cats exposed to the harsh elements of Central New York, not thinking once about their safety. Well, you may want to think about this. Should you be found in

violation of the shelter laws of New York State you could lose your dog, if not to the elements, but to a humane investigator or police officer.

Should your animal suffer injury or death from exposure you may also be charged with a crime and face fines up to $1,000, up to a year in jail‌or both.

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As Dec. 24 approaches, however, this robust marketplace will become even busier, with many frantic last-minute shoppers making the rounds. This urgent need to get those everimportant lists done can translate into a lot of traffic, some stress and the purchase made out of desperation, with less thought and more convenience in mind.

To these shoppers, a few words of caution: 1. Please remember that safety on the road, for both drivers and pedestrians, is of utmost importance. An extra second to pause before pulling into traffic or traveling through a parking lot can help avoid those stressful, and sometimes tragic, accidents from happening.

2. Take time to enjoy the season. Bring a friend along on your shopping travels.

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United Church of Fayetteville is holding its annual Brass & Bells Concert at 3 p.m.

Sunday Dec. 12 in the sanctuary at 310 E. Genesee Street, Performers include the awardwinning Syracuse University Brass Ensemble, conducted by Dr. James T. Spencer and the UCF Handbell Choirs, directed by Hugh Jones, Director of Music Ministries at UCF. A free-will offering will be collected to purchase playground equipment for St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School in DubrĂŠ, Haiti. If you would like to donate, checks for St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s playground may be made out to The United Church of Fayetteville with the notation, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Haiti.â&#x20AC;? Also, bring non-perishable foods for the F-M Food Pantry the night of the concert. A reception will follow in Fellowship Hall. The public is encouraged to come.

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A properly drawn Power of Attorney, with a set of instructions attached, can avoid family feuds, and insure Samantha has all the authority necessary to carry out the wishes of her mother, that are clearly defined. The attorney asked Samantha if Betty was still competent. Samantha indicated she was competent, but had no desire to deal with any legal or financial matters. The attorney quickly stated, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Greatâ&#x20AC;?. We will get a new Power of Attorney executed, with all the authority you need, and a sufficient set of instructions on how your mom intends you to use it, and we will meet with her to get the document signed.â&#x20AC;? Samantha was thrilled. Her sister felt better, as well, and they began to work together to meet momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs.

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of rocks and decorative pebbles. The bulb has all the nutrition it needs already stored in it so the stones will just hold the bulbs in place.

Set your paperwhite bulbs into the stones, and use the stones to keep the bulbs in an upright position. They will look best if you bunch the bulbs closely, don’t worry about crowding.

Carefully add water so that the water just barely touches the bottom of the bulbs.

Bulbs will rot if they are sunk too deeply into the water. For continuous blooms over the winter, plant trays every few weeks in succession.

Place your potted paperwhites in a cool, dark place for a week or two to allow roots to form. When the bulbs have begun to root and shoots are beginning to sprout, move the bulbs into a brightly lit room, but out of hot sunlight.

Carefully drain the water from the bulbs and give them a shot of alcohol.

For best results keep the alcohol to about 5 percent and no more than 10 percent.

Higher alcohol content can kill plants.

While you can use any hard liquor (but not beer or wine because they have too much sugar), it is easiest to use plain rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol), which is 70 percent alcohol. Simply dilute the rubbing alcohol with water at the rate of one part rubbing alcohol to ten parts water.

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all future watering.

If you are using hard liquor (bourbon, vodka or gin) you will have to do some math to get the right 5 percent concentration of alcohol.

You may find that many liquors are only labeled as “proof ”, rather than the percentage of alcohol. Proof is simply double the alcohol content so you just need to divide the proof number in half.

So 86 proof vodka contains 43 percent alcohol. To convert your liquor to 5% alcohol, just divide the percentage of alcohol by 5 and then subtract 1. this will give you how many parts of water to mix with each one part alcohol. So a 43 percent alcohol or 86 proof vodka would be 43 divided by 5 equals 8. Eight minus one equals seven so you would add seven cups water to one cup of 86 proof liquor.

In just four to six weeks, your paperwhites will be in bloom, with each bulb sending up several flowers. You will have a fragrant yet dwarf and manageable display of flowers for the holidays. After the bulbs are done blooming they use up all of their energy and will simply die. Add them to the compost and drink a toast to the seasons and to alcohol.

Bulbs blooming in winter and holidays with cheer and even alcohol are, as another borrowed Arab word says “kismet,” or fate.

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By Roger Bushnell When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease or related dementia, it can be overwhelming. Navigating your way through the journey that is Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s can be extremely challenging. Whether you are a spouse, adult child, sibling or friend caring for a loved one with dementia, there is help available, and there are techniques to help you cope.  My parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 60th anniversary party should have been a joyous family occasion.

Instead, this event marked the beginning of my familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most challenging time. Dad could not remember his nieces and nephewsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; names. He even struggled recognizing his own grandchildren.

Dad was officially diagnosed with Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease at the University of Michigan in July 2004. Less then a year later, my mother was diagnosed with mixed dementia. Caring for my parents for over six years now, I have learned many coping techniques. I would like to share a few.

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Acceptance comes easier with better understanding of the disease process. Situations may occur where you may feel your loved one is purposely irritating you. When you understand that this is not the case, it becomes easier to cope. Early in my parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; disease, I read many books about Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and attended seminars on the topic.

Go ahead and laugh. This is a serious disease; however, many humorous situations can occur because of it. I vividly remember walking into my parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; house once and seeing my dad looking quite ridiculous.

There he sat wearing my motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stretch lavender pants, his loudest shirt and an old pair of my momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cat eye rhinestone glasses!

I asked him, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Why do have momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pants on?â&#x20AC;? In a very matter-of-fact way, my dad answered, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re mine.â&#x20AC;?

I thought to myself, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Why get upset and make him change?â&#x20AC;? We were not leaving the house, and if that made him happy, then so be it. I never directly laughed at him, because I did not want to make him uncomfortable.

However, I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help but snicker all the way home. Â Get your affairs in order. Legal and financial planning must be a top priority. Families need to remember they are dealing with a debilitating illness. People with dementia

are likely to become incompetent. Take legal steps to authorize a responsible party to make financial and health care decisions for the person with dementia. Seek help from an elder law attorney or through legal services. Getting the right help early is the key to a good plan.

Take time for yourself. You need to stay healthy to care for someone with Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s or dementia. Check with your local Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association to find an area adult daycare, among other services. This will allow for some private time for you. Your loved one will benefit, too. Daycare provides stimulating activities and social interaction.

While he or she is cared for, do something you enjoy. Take a stroll in the park, read a good book, visit friends or simply relax. Whatever you choose, make sure it is something you enjoy. You also need to eat healthy and stay physically active. Make time for exercise and get periodic check ups. I would often take mom and dad on walks with me, which was beneficial to all of us. Make the right move. Taking care of my parents at home became very overwhelming for my family and me. You can try to do everything for your loved one, but it still my not be enough. One of the best decisions my family made was making the move a retire-

ment community.

If you do decide to make the move, take time and find the right fit. If possible, involve your loved one in the decision. A community atmosphere will likely be beneficial to your loved one because of increased connection with others. According to the Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association, leisure activities that combine physical, mental and social elements are necessary in maintaining optimum brain health.  Get support. The most beneficial thing I do for myself is attend a support group. The emotional support I receive there is invaluable. I have learned so much from others, and I have gotten the great gift of returning the favor.  Look for the rewards of caregiving. Caring for mom and dad is the most difficult thing I have ever done, yet it is easily the most rewarding. My father has not known who I am for years. Recently, while caring for him and mom, he had a moment of clarity. He placed two rings in my hand that my mother gave him as an anniversary gift.

He looked me in the eyes and said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;when a father is proud of his son he should give him something that is very special to him.â&#x20AC;?

I often think that if I hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t learned to cope with caregiving, I may have missed that moment.

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Families that need help navigating their home care options now have a free online resource to learn more about home and community-based care services. HomeCareInfo. org helps consumers find the home care information they need quicker than ever before so that they can help friends and family remain in the comfort and security of their own home.

Visitors to the Web site will find information on home care ranging from a broad overview in the “What is Home Care?” section to more detailed material on the “Home Care Basics” page, which includes topics such as types of agencies, choosing an agency, and payment options. The website’s most popular feature, the “Find an Agency” search engine, helps families find a local home care provider that can best meet their specific home care needs.

According to Christine L. Johnston, President of the New York State Association of Health Care Providers, Inc. (HCP), the updated consumer site makes it easy for families to find important information on home care topics to assist them in making informed decisions about home care services. HCP is a statewide trade association that represents home and community-based care providers and maintains the consumer Web site.

The Web site also includes the “Home Care Heroes” section where visitors can learn about the dedication and compassion of a number of home care workers from around New York State. HCP recognizes these workers with the Heroes in the Home Statewide Caregiver Recognition Program, which honors those workers who go above and beyond in the care they deliver to home care patients. Visitors can also share their own home care stories with HCP. “HCP’s consumer Web site contains a wealth of information and resources for individuals and families coping with the challenges associated with aging, disabilities and chronic illness. The tools on the site are designed to inform families and help make health care decisions more manageable,” concluded Johnston.

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Tax relief programs are available for senior citizens Several programs and credits exist to assist older New Yorkers in keeping their tax liabilities within acceptable levels, especially when living on fixed incomes.

Real Property Tax Credit Provides tax credits or cash rebates to homeowners and renters who pay a disproportionate amount of property tax in relation to their household income. File New York State income tax form IT-214 for the credit/rebate which is available through the Department of Taxation and Finance or Madison County Office for the Aging for assistance in filling out the forms.

Local Real Property Tax Exemption Homeowners age 65 and older may reduce their real property tax. Each locality sets its own maximum income standard (within limits set by New York State law) at or below which a senior citizen property owner can qualify annually for an

exemption. Contact your local assessor. The number can be found in the “Blue Pages” of your telephone directory.

Veteran’s Exemption Veterans may be eligible for a reduction in their real property tax. Your local assessor can assist in determining if you are eligible for such an exemption. Contact your local assessor or the Madison County Veterans Agency at 366-2395 School Tax Relief (STAR) Senior citizen homeowners with incomes up to $60,000 will receive an exemption on the full taxable value of their homes, resulting in average school property tax savings of $900. You must file a renewal application every year; some assessors will mail it. Contact your local assessor for information about STAR or Madison County Office for the Aging for assistance in filling out the forms. Call us if you would like to apply for any of these programs, at 697-5700.

Open Enrollment begun for 2011 Medicare Prescription Drug and Health Plans CMS encourages beneficiaries to review coverage The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is encouraging all Medicare beneficiaries to take advantage of the annual Open Enrollment period to make sure they have the best coverage available to meet their health care needs in 2011.

The Medicare Open Enrollment Period this year begins on November 15th and runs through December 31st. During the Open Enrollment period, current or newly eligible Medicare beneficiaries,

including people with Original Medicare, can review current health and prescription drug coverage; compare health and drug plan options available in their area, and choose coverage that best meets their needs.

People with Medicare, their families and other trusted representatives can review and compare current plan coverage with new plan offerings, using many proven resources, including: Visiting medicare.gov, where they can get a personalized comparison of costs

Need a dessert? Pies available for purchase Do you have an invitation and need something to bring? Do you like pies but hate to make them? Then purchase a pie (or several pies) and support programs and services offered to senior citizens by Madison County Office for the Aging, Inc. 10” frozen pies from a food service vendor that can stay frozen for up to 6 months.

Pies are available for $8 each Pies available: Dutch Apple, Blueberry, Cherry, Peach,

Red Raspberry, Pumpkin, Banana Cream, Boston Cream, Chocolate Cream, & Coconut Cream (in some cases sugar free is available—Ask) Pies can be picked up between 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Monday - Friday at the Madison County Office for the Aging, 138 Dominic Bruno Blvd, Canastota, NY 13032 or at a SNACK Site near you.

Please complete the form below or call 697-5700

and coverage of the plans available in their area. The popular Medicare Plan Finder and Medicare Options Compare tools have been enhanced for an efficient review of plan choices. Multilingual Open Enrollment information and counseling is available.

Calling 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800633-4227) for around-the-clock assistance to find out more about coverage options. TTY users should call 1-877486-2048.

Reviewing the 2011 Medicare & You handbook. It is also accessible at medicare.gov and has been mailed to the homes of people with Medicare benefits.

Through a listing of national standalone prescription drug plans and state specific fact sheets can be found at: cms. hhs.gov/center/openenrollment.asp.

From the Desk of the Executive Director

The perfect gift idea for the season

Having trouble coming up with that perfect Christmas gift? What do you give someone who has everything? How about a gift that gives all year long? You can honor someone you know by making a donation in their name to the: Theresa Davis, OFA Madison County Office for executive director the Aging, Inc 138 Dominic Bruno Blvd Canastota, NY 13032 ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­A special Christmas card will be sent to let them know how much you care. (Be sure to include name & address of recipient with your donation).

Your gift can make a difference in the lives of rural, isolated elderly throughout Madison County.

Your donation will benefit programs such as: Caregiver Services; Educational Workshops; In-Home Care Services; Medical Transportation; Weatherization; Insurance Counseling; Nutritional Meals; Outreach; & many more.

Make a difference this Christmas and give the gift that will last long past the holiday season. After all isn’t helping each other what Christmas is all about?

SNACK site managers meet

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please Print: Name: ___________________________________________ Phone: ___________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________________ ___Red Raspberry ___ Apple ___Blueberry ___ Cherry ___ Peach ____ Banana Cream ___Boston Cream ___Chocolate Cream ___Coconut Cream ___ Pumpkin Number of Pies ordered: ______ x $ 8.00 each = $ ______________ Please check pickup location:

____ Office for the Aging in Canastota

____ Hamilton SNACK (M-F) ____ Oneida SNACK (M-F) ____Earlville SNACK (M,W,F) ___ Morrisville SNACK (M,W,F) ____ Brookfield SNACK (Tu,Th) ____Georgetown SNACK (Fri) Cash or check only - Make Checks Payable to: Madison County Office for the Aging, Inc

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SNACK site managers visiting the office in Canastota for a meeting took time for a picture. L-R Carolyn Green, Oneida, Ruth Johnson, Brookfield, Nancy Hodge, Georgetown, Steve Spiller, Hamilton, Marge Scott, Earlville and Alice Bowie, Morrisville.

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Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage Program offered EPIC is a New York State sponsored prescription plan for senior citizens who need help paying for their prescriptions. Over 350,000 seniors already belong to and are saving, on average, over 80% of the cost of their medicine.

Eligibility requirements New York State residents can join EPIC if they are 65 or older, and have an annual income of $35,000 or less if single, or $50,000 or less if married.

Seniors who receive full Medicaid benefits are not eligible for EPIC Seniors with other prescription coverage through Medicare or most other plans can join EPIC to cover drug costs not covered by the other coverage.

How EPIC works EPIC is a cost sharing program. Seniors with moderate incomes pay a low quarterly fee, and participate in the Fee Plan. Seniors with higher incomes meet an annual deductible, and participate in the Deductible Plan. Those who pay a fee or meet their deductible make a copayment at the pharmacy when purchasing prescriptions. For more detailed information on how EPIC works visit the New York State Department of Health website.

Fee plan Single seniors with income up to $20,000 and married seniors with income up to $26,000 are eligible for the Fee Plan; the cost to join this plan is based on annual income. Seniors may pay their annual fee in quarterly installments.

Deductible plan The Deductible plan is available to single seniors with income between $20,001 and $35,000, and married seniors with income between $26,001 and $50,000. This plan is designed to help seniors with high drug costs. There is no fee to join the Deductible Plan. Those enrolled pay full price for their prescriptions until they meet an annual deductible which is also based on income. There is no need to send in receipts; EPIC automatically keeps track of how much deductible enrollees have spent at the pharmacy. After the deductible is met, these enrollees save more than half of their prescription costs for the rest of the year.

Copayments (approximate) At the pharmacy, those enrolled in the Fee Plan and those enrolled in the Deductible Plan who have met their annual deductible show their EPIC cards, and...

For Each Prescription Costing

Enrollees Pay

Up to $ 15

$3

$ 15.01 to $ 35

$7

$ 35.01 to $ 55

$ 15

Over $ 55

$ 20

Which drugs are covered?

Almost all prescription medicines are covered, as well as insulin, and insulin syringes and needles. Both brand name and less expensive generic drugs are included. Enrollees can buy up to 100 tablets, or a 30-day supply at a time.

Pharmacies Most pharmacies in New York State are enrolled as EPIC providers, allowing seniors full access to EPIC benefits.

However, EPIC cannot be used at pharmacies located outside of New York State. When traveling outside New York State, enrollees should ensure they have an adequate supply of their medications with them. They can also make arrangements with their pharmacy in New York to have their prescriptions mailed or delivered to them on a shortterm basis or in emergency situations.

How can EPIC be used with other prescription drug coverage?

EPIC can be used with other prescription coverage for greater benefits and savings. When purchasing prescription drugs, the enrollee should show both of their cards at the pharmacy. EPIC covers any drug costs that are not covered by the other prescription coverage, except the EPIC co-payment on that amount. This results in the lowest possible co-payment, and is often lower than using only EPIC or the other coverage alone.

For example, if an EPIC enrollee also has other prescription drug coverage that requires a $25 co-payment on a brand-name drug that costs $100, the $25 co-payment will be covered by EPIC and the enrollee would pay only a $7 EPIC co-payment. In this example, if the senior did not use EPIC, they would have paid $25. If they used EPIC alone, they would have paid a $20 EPIC co-payment. By using both plans together, they paid a much lower co-payment!

For more information call EPIC 1-800-332-3742. Applications are available at Madison County Office for the Aging, 138 Dominic Bruno Blvd, Canastota or by calling 697-5700.

SNACK Menu Wednesday Dec. 1 – Chicken ala orange, boiled potatoes, herbed spinach bake, applesauce Thursday Dec. 2 – Rosemary pork loin, sweet potato, beets, fruit crisp Friday Dec. 3 – Curried chicken & broccoli, rice pilaf, peas & carrots, Mandarin oranges Monday Dec. 6 – Meatloaf w/ketchup, scalloped potato, summer squash, ambrosia Tuesday Dec. 7 – Tuna noodle casserole, fiesta blend vegetables, tossed salad, cookie Wednesday Dec. 8 – Beef burgundy, egg noodles, herbed spinach bake, jellied pear salad Thursday Dec. 9 – Chicken spiedie hoagie, onion & peppers, mixed vegetables, fresh fruit Friday Dec. 10 – Turkey ala king, mashed potato, broccoli, pudding Monday Dec. 13 – Macaroni & cheese, stewed tomatoes, tossed salad, fruit cocktail Tuesday Dec. 14 – Sloppy Joe on bun, Brussel sprouts, potato salad, pudding Wednesday Dec. 15 – Baked chicken leg, rice pilaf, meadow blend vegetables, Mandarin oranges

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Do you need help with your HEAP application?

An Office for the Aging Outreach Worker will be at the following locations to assist seniors with completing their HEAP applications. Please bring a copy of your social security card. If your household income has changed by more than $500 you will need to bring copies of proof of income. For more information call OFA 315-697-5700.

Thurs, Dec. 2, 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

1st & 7th Day Baptist Church, Elm & Beaver Creek Rd, Brookfield Monday Dec. 6, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Madison Lane Apts, Bldg 5, Hamilton Wednesday Dec. 8, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Earlville Senior Center - A.m.erican Legion, 113 Main St Friday Dec. 10, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Georgetown Town Hall, 995 Route 26 Monday Dec. 13, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Oneida Towers I & II, 226 Farrier Ave, Oneida Wednesday Dec. 15, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

St Joan of Arc Church, Brookside Dr, Morrisville Thursday Dec. 16, 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Carriage House Village Apartments, Community Room, Cazenovia Wednesday Dec. 22, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 a.m.

Stoneleigh Apts – 400 La.m.b Ave, Canastota Tuesday Dec. 28, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Town of Sullivan Parks & Rec,701 Legion Dr, Chittenango

Weather Emergencies and SNACK Deliveries

If severe weather conditions occur, the Madison County Office for Aging could be forced to cancel both SNACK Congregate Meal site dining and home delivered meals. Listen to the radio and television stations below for information regarding cancellations; or call the Office for the Aging at 697-5700.

WMCR Radio 1600 FM/106/3 WSTM (NBC) Channel 3 WTVH (CBS) Channel 5

SNACK Sites Thursday Dec. 16 – Seasoned pork chop, red potatoes, spinach, cookie Friday Dec. 17 – Swiss steak, mashed potatoes, lima beans, peaches

Monday Dec. 20 – Cranberry chicken, baked sweet potato, peas & onions, cookie Tuesday Dec. 21 – Spanish rice, broccoli, beets, low-fat yogurt Wednesday Dec. 22 – Cream chipped beef, boiled potatoes, green beans, pears Thursday Dec. 23 – Baked ham w/pineapple, boiled rosemary potato, green beans, fruit cocktail Friday Dec. 24 – OFA & SNACK Closed for Christmas Eve Monday Dec. 27 – Creamed chicken & biscuit, dill carrots, wax beans, tropical fruit mix Tuesday Dec. 28– Chili con carne, corn niblets, Brussel sprouts, pudding Wednesday Dec. 29 – Vegetable lasagna, peas & carrots, tossed salad, brownie Thursday Dec. 30 – Sweet & sour pork, brown rice, stir-fried vegetables, fruited gelatin Friday Dec. 31 – OFA & SNACK Closed for New Year’s Eve

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Brookfield – Open Tuesday and Thursday 1st and 7th Day Baptist Church, Elm and Beaver Creek

Canastota – Open Monday thru Friday Stoneleigh Apts, 400 Lamb Ave Chittenango – Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday American Legion, 70 Legion Drive Earlville – Open Monday, Wednesday and Friday American Legion -113 N Main St Georgetown – Open Friday Georgetown Town Hall, 995 Rte 26 Hamilton – Open Monday thru Friday Madison Lane Apts, Bldg 5 Morrisville – Open Monday, Wednesday and Friday St. Joan of Arc Church, Brookside Dr Oneida – Open Monday thru Friday Towers II Community Room, 226 Farrier Ave Monthly health education topics are provided by a Registered Dietitian. For more information and to sign up to enjoy a hot noontime meal at a SNACK site call Madison County Office for the Aging at 697-5700 or visit our website at ofamadco.org..

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