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They’ve got Manlius couple find success on the courts

When Rosmond and decided to make a bold Mario Silva first purmove. sued careers, they had “We started looking into no idea they would building a tennis club in Pennsyleventually end up in vania,” Mario said, adding he had Central New York, the full support of his family when owners of a tennis it came to this venture. “It made club along with their sense.” son, Marc.

Marc’s wife, Angela, grew up in Mario, 69, had alCentral New York, and during a visit ways encouraged his to family in the area, Marc went to children to pursue Eastside Racquet Club and Fitness what they loved.

Spa, established in 2000 in the space “Marc played baseformerly occupied by Limestone Tenball and tennis, which nis Club in the village of Manlius. was very time consum“He told me about the club, how ing,” Mario said. “I told wonderful it was, the great location him to choose what he and surroundings, and, when I came liked best, and he chose to see it, I knew it was what we were Jennifer Wing tennis.” looking for,” Mario said. So, in July A very good decision, Rosmond and Mario Silva sit near one of eight outdoor courts at of 2005, the Silvas became the proud indeed, as Marc would Eastside Racquet Club. At right, Mario practices his swing. owners of Eastside. go on to compete in the nursery school. The couple settled into They didn’t just rest on the laurels U.S. Open not once, but twice. Mario family life, their children Marc and of the club, however, and got to work worked closely with Marc as he honed their daughter, Ellen, grew up, went on on many improvements. A room was his game, and found that he had an ap- to college, with Marc earning a tennis built onto the club with floor to ceiling titude for instruction. “Other parents scholarship to Northwestern Univer- windows and stationary bikes for those began asking me to teach their children, sity. He and Ellen, editor of All Things interested in spinning and The Fitness and so it began,” he said.

Considered and NPR, went on to start Spa is loaded with state-of-the-art fitness At the time, the couple and their families of their own, and the Silvas are equipment. two children lived in Bucks County, doting grandparents to Marc, 6, Sophia.

“We bought only the best,” Ro said. near Philadelphia. Mario worked for 5, Chloe, 3 and Lucas, 18 months.

“All of the equipment is top of the a machining company and Rosmond, With their children settled into their line.”

“Ro,” taught at and was director of a lives, Mario, retired after 38 years with The club not only offers lessons, but the same firm and Ro, also hosts tennis camps year round for who had gained 21 years all ages and, of course, many of its memof teaching experience, bers don’t take classes; they Eastside Racquet Club has gained quite a reputation in the Central New York area, and it is no wonder, with so many standouts in the game of tennis getting their training from the Silva Tennis Academy.The club has a 4.5 team representHal McGrath and Bob Marquardt have been ing the Eastern Section at nationals in Arizona and a 3.0 playing at Eastside for 33 years. But that’s nothing senior team that won the Western Region that will play in compared to the 67 years they have been playing Sectionals in September. Other notable players include: together, both as opponents and as partners.

Lee Burling, 77, who was selected to the U.S. Queen’s Cup Team for women tennis players, captured three major titles “In team play, you sometimes have conflicting in 2009 and finished second in doubles competition at the personalities,” McGrath said. But berecent International Tennis Federation Super Seniors World tween the two of them? “Never a Team Championships in Perth,Australia. cross word.”

Matt Kandath, who has accepted a four-year tennis scholThe pair has placed first in state arship at Stanford University. and national competitions several Steven Williams, currently attending Ohio State University on a tennis scholarship. times over the course of their Sammy Martin, 19, playing tennis for Georgetown Univercareer. sity.

“The nice part about tennis Colin Nardella, 14, ranked 14th in Eastern DistrictBoy’s is it’s a game of a lifetime,” 14s.

McGrath said.

Matt Nardella, 14, ranked 13th in Boy’s 14s and 32 in Boy’s See Awards on page 3 16s.

Rebecca Peters, ranked 42nd in Girl’s 12s.

Nicholai Westergaard, 13, ranked 60th in Boy’s 16s.

Claire Minnoe, 15, ranked 46th in Girl’s 16s.

In addition, John Cipiti, Jake Crawford, Chris Frost, Riley Lorenz,Alex Tsai and Colin and Matt Nardella won at the regional level and qualified to go on to the state championships.

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come to play.

And with seven indoor courts and eight outdoor courts, there is plenty of room for t h o s e wh o want to work on their swing, get great cardio playing singles or share the camaraderie of a doubles match.

“We have a lot of players who are very competitive,” Ro said with a laugh. “They come with their friends and have fun.”

For those who are looking for more organized competition, Eastside has that, too.

“There are adult leagues for interested in weekly match play,” Mario said.

“We also have a recreational league for children that makes learning tennis See Eastside on page 3 Doug Campbell

Bob Marquardt, left, and Hal McGrath stand on the Eastside tennis courts.

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‘Rapunzel’ provides essential vitamins, omega-3 fatty acids Whether it’s pickles and ice cream or chocolate cake, a pregnant woman’s cravings are only matched by her husband’s desire to satisfy them.

So during a long-awaited pregnancy, this mother-to-be longed for the sweet green leaves of plants in a walled garden, and the husband broke into the garden to gather some. The enchantress who owned the garden caught him and agreed to not arrest him, on condition that he surrender the then-unborn child to her at birth.

The desperate man agreed. The girl was born, and the enchantress took her, naming her Rapunzel, the legendary girl with the golden hair. The tiny flavorful greens are to this day often called “Rapunzel.”

Also known as Mache, corn salad, field salad, or lamb’s lettuce, Rapunzel is the next big thing in fresh greens. And no wonder a pregnant woman would crave Mache; it has three times as much vitamin C as

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lettuce, along with beta-carotene, vitamin B6, vitamin B9, vitamin E and omega-3 fatty acids.

Mache (Valerianella locusta) is fast growing so can be planted in late summer for a quick fall crop, or sow very early in the spring. It is cold hardy in climate zone 5, and often survives harsh winters. In early spring Mache is often the first leafy green around.

You can either plant Mache seeds in rows or just scatter them thickly and cover with half an inch of soil. Keep the seedbed well-watered but not soggy. If you like you can feed it with an organic fertilizer such as fish emulsion or compost. It grows in almost any garden soil but prefers a rather alkaline soil pH of 7.0 to 7.5, so do not put lime on the planting bed.

As they mature, Mache plants form a rosette of medium to dark green elongated or cup shaped leaves.

Thin the plants as needed so that they will have room to reach full size. You can either transplant the extras or eat them as tender greens.

The best and most nutritious way to prepare Mache is to use it in salads without cooking. Its nutty mild flavor complements stronger salad greens such as cress and arugula. Chopped fine it can be added to potato

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salad and omelets. Mache is often steamed and used as filling for ravioli and in lobster rolls.

You may find specific varieties of Mache such as Verte de Cambrai, Medallion, Large Seeded Dutch, and Bistro. Seeds are available from mail order nurseries such as Hume Seeds (humeseeds.com), Burpee Seeds (burpee.com) and Johnny’s Seeds (johnnyseeds.com or telephone 877-564-6697.)

Because of its low growing habit Mache can be sown in containers, or window boxes.

You can either harvest the whole plant or just pick a few leaves from each plant as needed.

Flavor is best if the leaves are picked before any flowers appear. Warm weather speeds up “bolting” or the tendency of the plants to go to seed.

Mache’s common name, corn salad, refers to the fact that it was once typically found growing in fields of grain (grain is generally referred to as corn in Europe.)

For a quick nutritious crop of greens plant Mache or “Rapunzel” corn salad and you’ll enjoy an avant garde trendy salad, and you wont even have to let your hair down.

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McGrath won the Eastern Intercollegiate Singles Championship in 1951 and was ranked 10th nationally.

“And this was without a single professional lesson,” Marquardt added.

In 2005, McGrath and Marquardt won three consecutive National Senior Olympic men’s double crowns in the 70-74 age range.

McGrath was in the banking business for 50 years. He was married for 46 years when his wife passed away in 2000. He lives in Cazenovia, with four children living across the country and four grandchildren.

Marquardt is married with two chilJennifer Wing

Eastside Racquet Club’s gym features top-of-the-line equipment. fun.”

When it comes to instruction, the club has five instructors, including Mario and Marc. Eastside’s lineup of Silva Tennis Academy classes and clinics cater to every level, from beginner to professional tour training.

Mario said it is never too late to take up tennis, with no classes required.

“Many of our seniors don’t take classes – they just play,” he said. “Tennis is a great way to get out and get moving – you can take it as easy as you’d like or make it more of a challenge. The idea is to get your heart rate up and be active, but have fun, too. It’s one of those lifetime sports, like golf. But with more cardio. You can play to your ability.”

Ro said many of their players are in their late 60s into their 70s.

“They have a great time on the courts,” she said. “Many of them play a few times a week.”

The Silvas also wanted to make sure to offer whole-body fitness at their facility, and fitness programs offered include

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pilates, yoga, spinning, boot camp and zumba, weight loss clinics, group personal training and private classes. Spa services include massages, from deep tissue to hot stone massage, and scrubs, which include a 90-minute lavender sea salt scrub, or a sugar honey exfoliating polish.

Ro gets to continue her love of working with children, heading up the Kids Zone, which provides child care for members so they can enjoy the facilities.

Making the business a true family affair, their daughter-in-law Angela runs the club’s office.

“How can you not love this place?”

Mario said, sitting on the back patio overlooking a few of the clay courts outside. A breeze rustles the leaves of the tree overhead as one of the members lines up to serve. “It really doesn’t get better than this.”

For more information on Eastside Racquet Club and all it has to offer call 682-2900 or visit eastsideracquetclub. com.

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dren and two grandchildren. He lives in Syracuse and worked at General Electric for 39 years as an engineer.

The team has met some adversity, including the occasional medical setbacks. But they both pushed forward.

“You take a couple Tylenol and keep playing,” McGrath said.

Both were 10 years old when they started.Today, they meet two to three times a week at Eastside.

“So we’ve logged a few hours,” McGrath said.“Someday we’re going to learn the game properly.”

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How often do I need to update my will?

By David J. Zumpano, Estate Planning Law Center

Many people ask how often they should update their estate plan. Washington State University did a study in 1999 that revealed the average time between updates to a Will is 19.7 years. This makes sense considering most people do a Will when their first child is born and then review it some 20 years later when little Johnny is off to college and they have an option for early retirement. But is this sufficient? Well usually not. In the timeframe of those 20 years, the laws are constantly changing.

In addition, families change, finances change, and even your health changes. Each of these changes impacts your estate plan. In many cases, we review Wills involving bequests to individu-

als that are no longer alive, or do not provide for children born subsequent to the execution of the Will. IAlso, most individuals lack critical estate planning documents such as a Healthcare Proxy, Living Will, and Power of Attorney. In some instances, even a Living Trust might be advantageous to meet and accomplish individual goals.

Other issues that change that may require you to update your plan are the laws. In fact, the estate tax law has changed six times in the last ten years. These changes could adversely impact your family if you do not monitor them to ensure your plan avoids any adverse consequences from the change. In addition, changes to your family including the birth, death, marriage, or divorce of anyone in your plan, could also impact its effectiveness.

Your health plays a key role and we often find, after a family crisis, perspectives change considerably, which may create a need to update your plan. Most importantly, you do not want to wait for a crisis to update your plan. In most crisis

situations, such as being diagnosed with a terminal condition or other serious health matters, individuals are not thinking of their estate plan, but rather are thinking of getting better. It is critical to revisit your estate plan before a crisis to ensure you have the proper legal protections in place to handle your affairs if you are unable.

A proper estate plan will ensure what you have gets to whom you want, when you want, the way you want. How often should you update your Will? You should at least review it annually and then decide whether you need to seek professional help to get it updated.

David J. Zumpano was born and raised in Central New York. He started the Law Offices of David J. Zumpano, remaining “of counsel” to his former firm. Since, his firm has grown 20-fold and is now known as the Estate Planning Law Center. The Estate Planning Law Center serves as a “model law firm” for hundreds of law firms across the country. In addition to his law firm, Zumpano owns and operates Medicaid Practice Systems, LLC, which has educated attorneys all over the United States on how to provide successful medicaid planning strategies to clients.

Sweet-Woods Memorial Co. partners with the Veteran’s Discount Program There is no greater sacrifice an American person can make than to serve in the US Military. Their service to our country, and often the ultimate giving of their life, is the reason America still stands free today.

Onondaga County Veterans Service Agency, in conjunction with the County Clerks Office and the Veterans Advisory Committee of the County legislature, has developed a program to recognize

and thank military Veterans for their sacrifices and service to our country.

The “Return the Favor” discount program (Find and Assist Vets of Record) is available to eligible honorably discharged Veterans of Onondaga county. This program offers discounts on purchases and services, and other special offers, to Veterans through participating county merchants.

For more information, contact the County Vet-

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The buzz on mosquito bites West Nile Virus and the impact on men and women aged 50 and up

By Jackie Shostack, MSEd, CHES Summer months bring nice weather, but also the threat of West Nile Virus!

West Nile Virus (WNV) can only infect humans if they are bitten by an infected mosquito.

Although the chance of becoming ill after being bitten by a mosquito infected with WNV is small, people over the age of 50 have the highest risk of becoming seriously ill when infected.

While many infected people show no symptoms, mild infection may cause a slight fever or headache and usually gets better on its own.

Serious infection may cause a high fever accompanied by head and body aches, and severe infection may lead to encephalitis (swelling of the brain).

For protection from mosquitoes, follow these recommendations: ✓ Avoid outside activity between dusk and dawn, due to heavy mosquito activity at those times.

When outdoors, protect yourself by wearing long sleeved shirts and pants and insect repellent. Use a repellent that contains DEET, Picaridin, Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus, or IR3535.

(Always read the label and use all

repellents as directed), ✓ Search your home and yard for standing pools of water, such as tires, flower pots, bird baths, or garbage cans. Standing water is a breeding ground for mosquitoes; removing it will help reduce the mosquito population. ✓ Make sure that screens on windows and doors are in good condition. Repair any holes or tears.

These strategies will protect the health of residents, especially anyone over the age of 50, and will reduce the threat of mosquito-born

disease infections, such as West Nile Virus.

If you have questions, please call the Onondaga County Health Department at 435-1649.

Jackie Shostack is a public health education supervisor with the Onondaga County Health Department.

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During the course of rehab therapy individuals build strength, independence and the confidence to return home.

The professional rehabilitation therapies staff works with individuals with orthopedic conditions resulting from elective surgeries like hip or knee replacements, or injuries such as multiple fractures resulting from accidents. The Home’s customized rehabilitation care also helps individuals suffering a stroke, neuromuscular disorders, and those recovering from illness, surgery or other diagnoses. Personalized rehab plans and a highly credentialed, dedicated staff focus on the individual and the goal for recovery. and the return home.

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In brief AARP chapter meets Tuesdays The Local Onondaga County Chapter #243 AARP meets at 12:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of February – May and September - November at the American Legion Hall;,139 W. Manlius St., East Syracuse.

Doors open at noon for socializing. Coffee and snacks will be available.

Meeting topics include legislation applicable to seniors, volunteer opportunities, medical information and other programs of interest to those age 50 and up. AARP promotes three goals - education, advocacy and service. Tuesday Sept. 7’s speaker will be Betty Petrie from Centro Bus Company. She will speak about Call-A-Bus, and ways seniors can maximize their use of public transportation.

Please enter through the glass doors on the East side (Handicap Accessible).Call our AARP office at Townline Road for membership application and additional information (455-1472). Annual dues for the local chapter membership are $8.

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AARP survey: Americans plan to rely on Social Security 85 percent oppose cutting Social Security to reduce the deficit as program celebrates 75th anniversary.

With the 75th anniversary of Social Security approaching, AARP released a new survey report that shows that three in four (75 percent) adults age 18+ rely on or plan to rely on Social Security for their retirement income, including a large majority (62 percent) of younger adults age 1829. The survey also showed a strong majority of those polled oppose reducing Social Security benefits for deficit reduction (85%), and support the infusion of additional revenues into the system to provide the same level of benefits in the future (57 percent).

Changes to Program Should Strengthen for Long Term, Not Reduce Deficit The AARP survey found that regardless of age, 85% of adults oppose cutting Social Security to reduce the federal deficit, with more than seven out of ten (72%) strongly opposing it.

However, many support other changes to keep the program strong for future retirees. Over three-quarters (77 percent) of non-retired adults are worried that they may not have enough money to live on in retirement. To that end, 50 percent of non-retired adults are willing to pay more now in payroll taxes to ensure Social Security will be there for them when they retire, a finding that has remained consistent over time. Over half (57 percent) of adults under age 50 would prefer to pay more into Social Security so they can get the same level of benefits provided today as opposed

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Eight in ten Americans 18 and older (81 percent) believe the government made a commitment to Americans about Social Security being there for them when they retire, and that the government cannot break its promise. In addition, over eight in ten Americans (83%) agree that regardless of income, everyone who pays into Social Security should receive it, a finding that has not changed over time. “The message from people of all ages to Washington is clear – don’t erode the one bedrock of retirement security that unites all Americans,� said AARP New York State Director Lois Aronstein. “Americans see Social Security as a benefit they’ve earned over a lifetime of hard work, and they oppose it being used to reduce the deficit.�

Lack of Confidence Does not Diminish Support, Including Among Younger Adults Although confidence in the future of Social Security has consistently been low over the last 25 years, Americans of all ages strongly support the program. Consistent with previous surveys, a strong majority (63%) believe Social Security is one of the very most important programs in this country, with nine out of ten (90%) younger adults age 18-29 saying that Social Security is an important government program. Among nonretirees who are not confident about the future of Social Security, 84% agree with the statement that “Maybe I won’t need Social Security when I retire, but I definitely want to know it’s there just

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In addition, the public’s lower level of confidence in the future of Social Security can be partially explained by the lack of awareness about solvency. Only one in five (21%) Americans knew that if the Social Security trust fund is exhausted in 2037, Social Security could still pay reduced benefits. “Americans overwhelmingly understand that Social Security has literally been a lifeline to millions of friends, family members and neighbors for 75 years,� added Aronstein. “More importantly, they want to make sure it will still be there for future generations. Younger Americans, although worried about whether Social Security will be there for them, value the program with unquestionable support, and want to know that they can rely on the benefits when they retire.�

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The AARP survey found widespread understanding and support for Social Security as an important resource for families and their loved ones.

Americans overwhelmingly support Social Security’s protections for people who are disabled and for children and widowed spouses of deceased workers (91 percent). Almost two-thirds of Americans 18+ (65 percent) say that their family would be hard hit if Social Security were cut, including 72 percent of adults whose household See Social Security on page 10

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If you came to the Baldwinsville Public Library in 1964, you may have seen a young woman putting back books and straightening the shelves.

Enter that library in 2010, and she’s still there.

Librarian Peggy Bye has worked at the the same place for a total of 41 ½ years.

“I’ve never wanted to be anything else,” she said. “That’s kind of hard to believe.”

Now that she’s reached social security age, she’s retiring, closing a significant chapter in her life.

A fan of the Nancy Drew series, Bye grew up with a passion for Peggy Bye reading, perpetuated by her eventual employment at the library.

Even when she took a leave of absence from 1969 to 1974 to raise her daughter and only child, Robyn, Bye couldn’t stay away. She would leave the library with bags of books to catalogue, until people suggested she just come back to work.

She did — and hasn’t stopped since.

“I guess I just enjoy…being around books and… I enjoy helping the patrons,” she said. “I find it very rewarding.”

In her 41 ½ years, Bye has done nearly every task at the library. Currently, she is a microcomputer resource specialist, a position she has held for 25 years. Patrons make one-hour appointments for one-on-one instruction with Bye, who guides them through everything from figuring out their new laptop to navigating the Web — and even learning to how to use the mouse.

“I first heard about (computers) in library science courses I was taking, that there were going to be these machines called computers, and I just thought that sounded fascinating,” Bye said.

With over four decades at the library, Bye has seen the vast transformation not just in technology, but in the library building itself. She worked at two other locations: the old Woolworth’s building at 43 Oswego St. — which leaked when it rained and had a furnace in the workroom — and previously at a small house at 17 Charlotte St., where employees worried the weight of the books would cause the floor to collapse.

Her favorite memory of her time at the library is of the October 1994 groundbreaking of the library’s current building.

“They blocked the street off, made a big deal of it, and everyone remarked what fun day it was,” Bye said.

Now that she is retiring, Bye has plans to pursue a wealth of interests. She’ll spend time reading — she’s currently into mysteries — but that’s not all she has planned. Bye will fill her time with a multitude of interests, inlcuding traveling, learning about Baldwinsville history, go to museums, and do sewing and crafts.

She will also spend time with mother, daugher and her grandsons — Aaron, 13, and Ian, 8 — all of whom live in Baldwinsville.

“She’ll be missed,” said Marilyn Laubacher, who has been director of the library for 27 years. “She’s been an asset to the staff and library and community.”

Bookkeeper Becky Mounce said Bye is persistent when helping people figure out technology, suggesting they “try it one more time” when patrons are quick to give up.

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annual income is less than $50,000. Eighty percent of Americans appreciate that Social Security alleviates the financial burden of taking care of parents and 88 percent of non-retired adults believe Social Security helps older Americans remain independent.

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AARP has already collected 1.5 million petitions over the past few months.

AARP commissioned GfK Roper, a national survey research firm, to conduct a national random digit dial (RDD) telephone survey of 1,200 adults aged 18 or older. A total of 781 respondents were not retired and 419 were retired. Interviews were conducted from July 15th to 27th, 2010. The results from the study were weighted by age, sex, race, region, and education. The margin of sampling error is approximately +/- 3 percent.

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With the announcement of Bye’s retirement, some people are feeling “separation anxiety” knowing Bye won’t be around to help them, Laubacher said.

“She’s like a teenager with electronics,” Mounce said, adding Bye wants an iTouch. “She might be retiring, but she is certainly not old-fashioned.”

As keen about modern technology as she is, Bye is traditional about at least one thing: You won’t catch her with an e-book. When it comes to reading, she wants to physically hold a book in her hand.

Still, true to her nature and others’ testimony, she is intrigued.

“Who knows?” she said. “Maybe someday I’ll get a Kindle.”

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First, the tissue must be exposed to a stimulus that is greater than what it is normally exposed to so that the tissue adapts. For example, if you are used to walking a mile a day, continuing to walk a mile at the same pace will NOT improve the muscles or ligaments involved in walking. Those tissues will be maintained but not strengthened. You would need to “overload” the tissues by walking further or faster in order to “strengthen” the muscle, ligaments and cartilage in your legs.

Secondly, there is the principle of specificity to be met. The exercise must mimic the activity that you are trying to improve. If your goal is to improve your balance you must work on balancing activities that challenge you. Standing with one foot in front of the other while turning your head side to side and up and down would be an example of a challenging balancing exercise. Endurance (aerobic) exercises will only improve your endurance or cardiovascular function but will not improve you balance or strength. Stretching will make you more flexible but will not improve your strength, and so on.

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Madison County Office for the Aging Inc. From the Desk of the Executive Director

Please support annual fund drive As we kick off our annual fund drive the Office for the Aging is asking for your support. Since 1977, this office has been dedicated to creating and maintaining programs that serve the elderly and their families.

We are a private not-for-profit Area Agency on Aging governed by both a Board of Directors and Advisory Council. Currently, there are 30 programs offered to county residents aged 60 and over many of which are frail and isolated. Although our name would imply, we are not a county department and the staff is not county employees and we do not receive county benefits.

Please consider making a donation to the Annual Fund Drive, which helps to provide services to frail and isolated elderly. We need to raise $75,000 by March 31, 2011 to qualify for Federal and State funds. Last year, the Office for the Aging was able to provide the following units of service: 180,725 home delivered & congregate dining meals 31,232 contacts for information and assistance 8,613 hours of housekeeping & personal care aide service 3,176 hours of case management 6,515 contacts for in-home support, outreach and caregiver services

Employees honored for service Madison County Office for the Aging, Inc recognizes the following employees for their dedicated service.

30 years

Jeannie Buell, Kitchen Supervisor

25 years

Julie Harney, Case Manager

20 years

Ruth Johnson, Brookfield SNACK Site Manager

10 years

Sandy Peck, Fiscal Manager

5 years

Lisa DeHimer, SNACK Director Jim Parmeter, SNACK Driver Bob White, SNACK Driver “Our mission is to advocate, assist, and provide services that enrich the quality of life and promote the independence and dignity of older individuals and their families”

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3,666 months of personal emergency response & lifeline services 1,393 trips to medical appointments 1,400 escorted trips 1,983 recreation, education, health promotion and nutrition education activities Theresa Davis, OFA 121 hours of legal assistance by executive director an Attorney 95 hours of nutrition counseling & education by a Registered Dietitian The gift you give today is tax-deductible and will be used, as always to further our mission to assist and provide services that promote the independence and dignity of older individuals and their families. Please send your tax-deductible contribution of any amount and mail to: Office for the Aging, Inc., 138 Dominic Bruno Blvd., Canastota, NY 13032

Madison County Office for the Aging, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization funded by the US Administration on Aging, New York State Office for the Aging, Madison County, and local contributions.

EPIC changes begin Oct. 1 Affects Medicare Part D coverage New York State law has been changed to require EPIC members in Medicare Part D plans to maximize their Part D plan as their primary drug coverage. Beginning October 1, 2010, EPIC will only provide secondary coverage for drug claims that are approved by members’ Part D drug plans.

This means that EPIC will continue to help members pay their Medicare Part D deductibles, co-payments and coverage gap (donut hole) claims for drugs that are on their Part D plan drug list (formulary). EPIC will allow an exception and pay drug claims denied by members’ Part D plans if a Medicare Part D coverage determination and two levels of appeals have been denied and documentation has been received by EPIC. Starting October 1st, if a member submits a prescription for a drug that is not covered by their Part D plan, EPIC will deny the claim and the pharmacy will be required to contact the doctor. If the doctor chooses to change the prescription to a drug covered by the member’s Part D plan, EPIC will provide secondary coverage.

If the doctor chooses not to change the drug to one covered by the member’s Part D plan, the doctor must contact EPIC to request temporary

coverage while appeals are underway and EPIC will provide up to a 90-day supply of the drug.

This will allow members access to their drugs while the appeals are processed and evaluated by their Part D plans. If the pharmacist cannot reach the doctor, EPIC will allow them to dispense an emergency 3-day supply of the drug.

EPIC will also continue to provide immediate primary coverage for drugs in categories that are excluded from Medicare Part D (such as benzodiazepines and barbiturates).

Members should tell their doctor that they have Medicare Part D and EPIC coverage and ask before they leave the office whether the drug prescribed is covered by their Part D plan. If it is not, they should ask if there is an alternative drug they can take that is covered by their Part D plan. This will help avoid delays at the pharmacy counter.

EPIC members will receive a letter explaining the changes and the steps they may need to take to comply with the new requirements and continue to receive their drugs.

They should call the EPIC Helpline at 1-800-332-3742 with any questions or they can contact their local Office for the Aging to talk with a counselor.

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In brief Spaghetti Dinner planned Madison County Office for the Aging Inc. will hold a Spaghetti Dinner in honor of Grandparents Day. The dinner will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday Sept.

11 at the city of Oneida Recreation Center (formerly the Armory). Dinner includes spaghetti with sauce, meatballs, sausage, bread and butter, tossed salad, dessert and beverages. Oneida Kids Club Members will be assisting with meal service.

Cost is $7 for adults; 5:50 for senior citizens and $4 for children 12 and under. Bring grandchildren and get one child’s meal free. All proceeds will go towards programs and services provided by the Madison County OFA. Come enjoy a great meal and support a good cause!

For more information call OFA at 697-5700.

Emergency registry In the event of a public emergency or natural disaster, Madison county residents with special needs may require assistance during evacuations and sheltering. The Madison County Office for the Aging maintains a voluntary registration of individuals in need. To participate call Office for the Aging at 315-697-5700. Forms are also available on-line ofamadco.org.

Get OFA newsletters by email You can help us think green. Just send us your email address and we will send you our newsletters by email. Just put “e-mail list” in the subject line of the email to us and send it to extecutivedirector@ofamadco.org. If you are already signed up for email, but are still receiving the printed version, please let us know. Thank you!

CCTV now available at Oneida Library Thanks to the generosity of the Oneida-Sherrill Lions Club in partnership with the Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, the Oneida Library now has a CCTV available to library patrons. You can use the CCTV to read mail, newspapers, magazines, books or any printed material that is difficult to see. You can also view pictures or photos from your favorite albums. Stop in to take advantage of this wonderful addition to the Oneida Library’s resources.

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Extra help from Medicare available

Extra Help Program now allows more people with Medicare to pay $2.50 for generics, $6.30 for brand named prescription medications.

If you have limited income and resources the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services estimates that Extra Help can save participating seniors as much as $3,900 per year. To qualify for the full benefit, you must make less than $16,245 a year (or $21,855 for married couples). If your income is higher you may still qualify for a partial benefit. To learn more visit www.medicare.gov.

Don’t Lose ‘Extra Help’ Many people with Medicare automatically receive Extra Help (also called the Low-Income Subsidy, LIS) because they have Medicaid, a Medicare Savings Program (MSPs) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). If you are no longer eligible for Medicaid, MSP and/or SSI, you may lose deemed LIS status despite still qualifying for Extra Help.

How do you know this applies to you? If you receive a letter from Social Security (printed on gray paper) you need to take action to avoid losing Extra Help. If you need help filling out the application to recertify for Extra Help call Madison County Office for the Aging HIICAP 315-697-5700.

Special nutrient needs of older adults

By Dina Lawson, RD, CDN Eating right and staying fit are important no matter what your age. As we get older, our bodies have different needs, so certain nutrients become especially important for good health.

Calcium and Vitamin D

Older Adults need more calcium and vitamin D to help maintain bone health. Have 3 servings of vitamin D-fortified low-fat or fat-free milk or yogurt each day. Other calcium-rich foods include fortified cereals and fruit juices dark green leafy vegetables and canned fish with soft bones. If you take a calcium supplement or multivitamin, choose one that contains vitamin D.

OFA Outreach & Activities Outreach Visit

Thurs, September 2, 11:15 am – 12:15 pm Brookfield SNACK 1st & 7th Day Baptist Church, Elm & Beaver Creek Rd Marion Pierson: 697-5700

Outreach Visit

Wed, September 8, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Earlville SNACK Earlville Senior Center - American Legion, 113 Main St Marion Pierson: 697-5700

Outreach Visit

Mon, September 13, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Hamilton SNACK Madison Lane Apts, Building #5 Marion Pierson: 697-5700

Outreach Visit

Mon, September 13, 10:00 am – 11:00 am Oneida Towers I & II 226 Farrier Ave, Oneida Mary Goodell: 697-5738

Outreach Visit

Wed, September 15, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Morrisville SNACK St Joan of Arc Church, Brookside Dr Marion Pierson: 697-5700

Outreach Visit

Wed, August 25, 11:30 am – 12:30 am Canastota SNACK Stoneleigh Apts – Senior Housing, 400 Lamb Ave Mary Goodell: 697-5738

Outreach Visit

Mon, September 27, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Chittenango SNACK Town of Sullivan Parks & Rec, 701 Legion Dr Mary Goodell: 697-5738

Caregiver Support Group

Mon, August 30, 2:00 – 3:30 pm Oneida Public Library CNY Alzheimer’s Association: 472-4201

Office for the Aging Senior Nutrition (SNACK) Sites Bridgeport— Open Wednesday United Methodist Church, Rte 31 Brookfield – Open Tues & Thurs 1st & 7th Day Baptist Church, Beaver Creek Road Canastota – Open Monday thru Friday Stoneleigh Apts, 400 Lamb Ave Chittenango – Open Mon, Tues & Thur, Fri, American Legion, Rte 5

Earlville – Open Mon, Wed & Fri American Legion -113 N Main St

Georgetown – Open Friday Georgetown Town Hall, Rte 80

Hamilton – Open Monday thru Friday Madison Lane Apts, Bldg 5

Morrisville – Open Mon, Wed & Fri 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.

September SNACK Menu Wed, Sept 1 – Roast turkey & gravy, cranberry sauce, red potatoes, mixed vegetables, cookie Thurs, Sept 2 – BBQ pork on bun, macaroni salad, broccoli, tropical fruit mix Fri, Sept 3 – Spaghetti & meat sauce, Italian green beans, tossed salad, pudding

Eat more fiber-rich foods to help stay regular. Fiber can also help lower your risk for heart disease, control your weight and prevent type 2 diabetes. Eat whole-grain breads and cereals and more beans and peas. Fruits and vegetables also provide fiber.

Mon, Sept 6 – OFA & SNACK Closed – Labor Day Tues, Sept 7 – Chicken ala orange, boiled potatoes, herbed spinach bake, applesauce Wed, Sept 8 – Rosemary pork loin, sweet potato, beets, peach crisp Thurs, Sept 9 – Curried chicken & broccoli, rice pilaf, peas & carrots, Mandarin oranges Fri, Sept 10 – Meatloaf w/ketchup, scalloped potato, summer squash, ambrosia

Mon, Sept 13 – Tuna noodle casserole, fiesta blend vegetables, tossed salad, cookie Tues, Sept 14 – Beef burgundy, egg noodles herbed spinach bake, jellied pear salad Wed, Sept 15 – Chicken spiedie hoagie, onion & peppers, mixed vegetables, fresh fruit Thurs, Sept 16 – Turkey ala king, mashed potato, broccoli, pudding Fri, Sept 17 – Macaroni & cheese, stewed tomatoes, tossed salad, fruit cocktail

Increasing potassium along with reducing sodium (salt) may lower your risk of high blood pressure. Fruits, vegetables and low-fat or fat-free milk and yogurt are good sources of potassium. Also, select and prepare foods with little or no added salt.

Mon, Sept 20 – Sloppy Joe on bun, Brussel sprouts, potato salad, pudding Tues, Sept 21 – Baked chicken leg, rice pilaf, meadow blend vegetables, Mandarin oranges Wed, Sept 22 – Baked ham w/pineapple, boiled rosemary potato, green beans, fruit cocktail Thurs, Sept 23 – Swiss steak, mashed potatoes, lima beans, peaches Fri, Sept 24 – Cranberry chicken, baked sweet potato, peas & onions, cookie

Vitamin B-12

Many people older than 50 do not get enough vitamin B12. Fortified cereal, lean meat and some fish and seafood are sources of vitamin B12. Ask your doctor or a registered dietician if you need a vitamin B12 supplement.

Fiber

Potassium

Know Your Fats

Foods that are low in saturated fats, trans fat and cholesterol help reduce your risk of heart disease. Most of the fats you eat should be polyunsaturated and monounsaturated. Check the nutrition facts panel on food labels for total fat and saturated fat.

Mon, Sept 27 – Spanish rice, broccoli, beets, low-fat yogurt Tues, Sept 28– Cream chipped beef, boiled potatoes, green beans, pears Wed, Sept 29 – Seasoned pork chop, red potatoes, spinach, cookie Thurs, Sept 30 – Creamed chicken & biscuit, dill carrots, wax beans, tropical fruit mix

Source: The American Dietetic Association: eatright.org

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