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TIMES A monthly magazine for the region’s seniors
SEPTEMBER 2, 2019 / VOL. 29, NO. 9
Visionary advances AGING IS HARD ON THE EYES. LUCKILY, TODAY’S SENIORS HAVE MANY SURGICAL AND TECHNICAL OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO IMPROVE THEIR SIGHT / PAGES 8-10
Birthday index: Page 6 ............................. Jerry Tutcher Glenna Shook Edie Shelton Richard Weber
Page 7 ............................. Barbara Rehder Edith Vannoy
Page 13 ............................ Bob Newhart
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‘Life on “The Hill” ’ column debuts .............................. 3 Birthdays .................................................................... 6-7 Briefs ..........................................................................4-5 Celebrity birthday: Bob Newhart turns 90 .............. 13-14 Focus on eye health: Surgery and cool tech tools ..... 8-10 Meal site list ................................................................ 14 Scam stopper: Tips on staying safe .............................11 Senior meals / Meals on Wheels menus ................ 15/16 Volunteer Opportunities ............................................. 12
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TIMES ON THE COVER: Eye health is the focus of this month’s Golden Times. Pullman writer Dretha Phillips shares her firsthand cataract surgery experience and researches other procedures and tech tools for the visually impaired. See the story, Pages 8-10. SUBMISSION DEADLINE for the October issue is 5 p.m. Sept. 16. EDITOR: Julie Breslin, (208) 848-2241/jbreslin@lmtribune.com GOLDEN TIMES: P.O. Box 957, Lewiston, ID 83501 goldentimes@lmtribune.com
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A tribute to Maude Vaughn, the Florence Nightingale of Headquarters G rowing up in the woods has its advantages and disadvantages. Today, medical treatment is fairly accessible to the masses. However, there are some places where you need to think long and hard before MIKE you say, “Hey Goober, watch this.” In Headquarters, aka “The Hill,” many of us were treated by the company nurse, Maude Vaughn. She was a no-nonsense lady who had helped many during WWII for the
military. Her communication skills were very clear. If she said do something, you did it. There were no maladies that were off limits to Maude’s expertise. If it looked like she could help you, she would get right WARD to it. Sore throats were especially responsive to her treatment. She had some little wooden sticks with cotton swabs on the end. She would dip one in an orange-colored solution that is probably banned by
Life on ‘The Hill’
the FDA now and have you open your mouth and say, “Ahhhhh.” Shortly after she inserted the swab, you would feel something seemingly making its way into your stomach. If you were really bad off, she’d go on down and swab your appendix. Another method of treatment involved getting a shot. The administration of penicillin from Maude was unforgettable. She had a large rubber spider hanging on her bathroom wall. In her raspy voice, she would tell you to drop your drawers to expose your cheek. You were then told
to look at the spider and whistle. I guess that was to serve as a short-term-albeit-unsuccessful distraction. About the time the feeble whistle came out, the needle would make contact. The pain of the needle was nearly as bad as whatever was wrong with you, but neither lasted much longer. Many in our town experienced her medical prowess in various forms, and all were and are grateful for having her around. All in all, the thing that stood out to me was the heart of this dear woman. It was 24 carat gold. I’ll never forget
having her in my life.
Ward, 61, lived in Headquarters from 1948 to ’70. He graduated from Pierce High School and received a bachelor’s degree in education at Lewis-Clark Normal School (now Lewis-Clark State College). He’s now retired and living in Columbia, S.C., with Beth, his wife of 47 years. His goal with this column, debuting today, is to share the lifelong bonds of community that were developed while living on The Hill. His stories are fairly true — the names may or may not be changed to protect the guilty — with thanks to the many friends from Headquarters, Pierce and Weippe (and all the little wide spots between these towns) who enriched his life and fueled these memories.
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possible solutions. • Talk through issues and ways of coping. A class for caregivers • Share feelings, needs of dementia patients is and concerns. planned from 2-4 p.m. • Learn about communiSept. 24 in Lewiston. ty resources. The free program is The group meets at being presented by the Community Action PartAlzheimer’s Association nership Area Agency on and will share effective Aging, 124 New Sixth St. communication strategies. More information is According to a news reavailable by calling Kremer lease from the group, the at (208) 798-4197 or Patclass helps caregivers and terson at (208) 798-4201 or family members “learn visiting www.alzwa.org. An to decode the verbal and online community support behavioral messages delivered by someone with system, ALZConnected, may be accessed at www. dementia, and identify strategies to help you con- alzconnected.org. A 24hour helpline is available at nect and communicate at each stage of the disease.” (800) 272-3900. The class is Lewiston City Alzheimer’s Association seeks Library, 411 D St., and more Congressional ambassadors infomation is available by The Alzheimer’s Ascalling (208) 666-2996. sociation is seeking area Walk-ins are welcome, volunteers to serve as Conbut reservations are gressional ambassadors or preferred. Registration is Alzheimer’s Congressional available by calling (800) Team members to help the 272-3900 or at alz.org/CRF. foundation pass critical legContinuing education islation that secures federal credits are available to profunding for research, acfessionals upon request. A cording to a news release. $15 processing fee will be Ambassadors comcharged for the 1.5 credits. mit to cultivating “deep, Support for those who care one-on-one relationships with their own members for dementia patients A support group for peo- of Congress,” the release ple caring for someone with states. Duties include dementia is held 1:30-3 p.m. taking part in monthly calls, advocacy commuthe third Monday of each nications and activities month in Lewiston. The meetings, presented and arranging meetings. ACT members assist amby the Washington chapter bassadors in these endeavof the Alzheimer’s Association, offer “a safe place ors, by attending Congresfor caregivers, family and sional meetings, raising awareness through local friends of persons with media, sharing personal dementia,” according to Alzheimer’s stories, getting a news release. Goals of involved with foundation the group, facilitated by Richard Kremer and Carol movements, sparking Patterson, include helping social media conversations, employing connections to group members: legislators and partner or• Develop a support ganizations or coordinating system. events and volunteers. • Exchange practical More information is information on careavailable at www.alzwa. giving challenges and
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AARP driver safety classes set AARP is offering safety classes this month in Lewiston. Idaho and Washington drivers 55 and older who complete the course may be eligible for a three-year insurance discount. Idaho drivers of any age who complete the course may be eligible for a reduction in their traffic law violation count. Cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for nonmembers. Early registration is strongly recommended by calling the course instructor. The class is 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday and Friday at CrossPoint Alliance Church, 1330 Powers Ave., Lewiston. Registration is available by calling Kay Gaines (208) 816-3450.
Lewiston library plans events The following free events are scheduled at the Lewiston City Library, 411 D St, unless otherwise noted. • Holiday closure — Closed today for Labor Day. • Lewiston City Council meetings — 6 p.m. next Monday and Sept. 23. • Saturday Sleuths Book Club — Discuss The Witch Elm by Tanya French at 11 a.m. Sept. 14. • Library Board of Trustees meeting — 5 p.m. Sept. 18. • Film screenings — Showing of Laurence Cotton films. Cotton will be on hand for discussion after the showings: “C.E.S. Wood,” at 4 p.m. Sept. 23 and “Frederick Law Olmsted: Designing America” at noon Sept. 24. • Monday Evening Book Club — Discuss “Jell-O Girls” by Allie Rowbottom at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Blue Lantern.
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BRIEFS project. Sign up is required by calling (509) 758-5454. Supplies are provided. When: 6-7:45 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2 and Nov. 6. • I Love My Uke – LC Valley — A group meets to learn and play ukuleles. All skill levels are welcome; Asotin County Library events bring your own instrument. When: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, The Asotin County Library has a handful of free Sept. 21 and Oct. 5. • Color Me Happy — adult events planned for Supplies are provided. this month: When: 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. • Holiday closure — Closed today for Labor Day. Sept. 10. • True Story: a nonfiction • Microsoft Word classes — Free classes aim to help book club — Discuss “Jefferson’s Pillow: the Foundattendees increase skills ing Fathers and the Dilemand employability. When: 6-8 p.m. weekly classes for ma of Black Patriotism” by Roger Wilkins. When: five weeks; choose Tuesday and Thursday sessions 10:30-11:30 a.m. Sept. 18. • Mission Possible 2.0 beginning this week. Annual Library Founday • Cricut class — Learn how to use the Cricut Mak- Auction — Event includes er and take home a DIY wine and beer tastings, • EatSmart Idaho — This University of Idaho Extension cooking class is open to recipients of SNAP benefits. Registration is required for the 5 p.m. Sept. 24 class. More information is available by calling (208) 746-3671.
live and silent auctions, a gas raffle, dessert dash, wine pull and hors d’oeuvres. When: 5:30-10 p.m. Sept. 20. Where: Lewiston Elks Lodge. • Book Night — Discuss “Where the Crawdads Sing,” by Delia Owens. When: 7-8 p.m. Sept. 26. • Book sale — Friends of the Library sale runs from 6-11 p.m. Oct. 2, 10 a.m.5 p.m. Oct. 3 and 4 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 5. • The Job & Career Catalyst Center — Drop in for resume and job search help. When: 2 to 5 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays and 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Unless otherwise noted, activities are at the downtown branch of the Asotin County Library at 417 Sycamore St., Clarkston, (509)
758-5454. The Heights branch is at 2036 Fourth Ave., Clarkston, (509) 758-4601; and the Asotin branch is at 215 Second St., Asotin, (509) 243-6010.
Valley Community Center plans events The following activities are planned at Valley Community Center, 549 Fifth St., Clarkston. More information is available by calling (509) 758-4064. • Art class — Noon to 3 p.m. Mondays. • Foot care — Call for appointments and cost: Mondays (509) 330-1857; and Wednesdays (208) 743-1459. • Finess class — 10:3011:30 a.m. Tuesdays. • Pinochle — 12:303 p.m. Fridays. • Line dancing — 11 a.m.-
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Senior center plans events The following activities are planned at 6th St. Senior Center, 832 6th St., Clarkston, (509) 758-6872. • Coffee and cookies — 9 a.m.-noon Monday-Friday. • Country jam — 10 a.m. Tuesdays. • Music — 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays. • Reflexology — 9 a.m. Wednesdays. • Dancing — 7-10 p.m. Thursdays and Saturday; $5. • Lunch — Noon Sept. 16, 23 and 30; $5. • Membership meeting — 9 a.m. Sept. 24.
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Jerry Tutcher, 90
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Gerald “Jerry” Tutcher was born in 1929 in Spokane. At age 2, he moved to Lewiston, where he remained. In 1941, he began his longtime local cooking career on a coalfired stove at the Bollinger Hotel and later at the Manhatten Café, where in 1946 he met and married Bonnie Maxfield. They were blessed with Paul, Shay, Lynn and Jacky. Jerry owned the Italian Gardens Restaurant from 1962 until 1987; people still ask for his recipes. He also was accomplished at carpentry and enjoyed buying old homes and buildings and remodeling them. His hobbies have included hunting, fishing and boating or sailing most of the lakes and rivers in the Northwest and rafting on the Colorado River. He sailed the South Pacific and San Juan islands. He also enjoyed spending time at his cabin along Lake Coeur d’Alene for the last 45 years. Blessed with good health, he still likes gardening, reading, crosswords, cards, plays, cooking and visiting with family and friends. Friends and family are invited to a party from 1-4 p.m. Sept. 14 at House of Faith Church, 2502 16th Ave. in Lewiston. Bring stories and memories, but please no gifts.
Glenna Shook of Lewiston was born to Evelyn “Shorty” and Jay Trimble in 1939 in Garfield, Wash. She lived there until marrying Robert Shook on July 18, 1958, in Couer d’Alene and settling in Bovill. Family includes two sons, a daughter, six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Bob died on June 27. In addition to being a homemaker, Glenna was bookkeeper for the family business, R.L. Shook Logging, retiring in 1997. She and Bob lived in Bovill for almost 61 years. Glenna enjoys following Gonzaga men’s basketball and was an avid bowler for 50 years with the Potlatch Leisure League in Moscow. She is proud of her more than 30 years of perfect attendance. She was treasurer of the Bovill Fireman’s Auxillary for more than 40 years and a member of Bovill Rebekah Lodge. She volunteers at Bovill Elementary School, helping second-graders with reading. Glenna now lives at Royal Plaza Retirement Center; birthday greetings can be sent to her there at 2870 Juniper Drive, Apt. 147, Lewiston. Her family is planning a celebration.
Edie Shelton was born to Max and Sophia Braunsdorf in 1929 in Berlin, Germany. She attended an all-girls church school, and joined a theater troupe for two years, singing, dancing and appearing in several plays. After attending British Interpreter school, she began volunteering as an interpreter at the United States Air Force base in Berlin. She met the love of her life, Donald Shelton in 1948, and they were married July 20, 1951, in Berlin. They began a life of adventure, traveling through Germany, Spain, Portugal, Asia Minor and across the U.S. while Donald served in the Air Force. After retiring, they settled in 1970 in Lewiston, where they became very active in the Church of Christ. They became family and very special grandparents and great-grandparents to the children of Jay and Brenda Ulrich. The also are godparents to Ed and Martha Ahrens’ children. Donald died in 2000. He and Edie enjoyed fishing, camping, gardening, listening to 1940s-era big band music and golfing. Edie still plays weekly with the ladies golf league at Bryden Canyon. Friends and family are invited to help celebrate her birthday from 1-4 p.m. Saturday at her church, 302 Southway Ave., Lewiston.
Richard Leroy Weber of Clarkston was born to C. Herbert Weber and Mamie Cline Weber in 1939 on Texas Ridge near Kendrick. He was raised on Big Bear Ridge and moved to Juliaetta during high school. He graduated from Kendrick High School in 1958. After graduating, he joined the U.S. Army and was stationed in Anchorage, Alaska, for two years. He then worked for Potlatch Corp., now Clearwater Paper, for the next 40 years, retiring in 2001. He is married to Jeanne Wrighter Weber. They have two sons, a daughter and four grandsons. Richard and Jeanne are active members of the Congregational Presbyterian Church, where he enjoys staying busy with his church family and their many activities. Richard also attends Grumpy’s weekly Bible study group. He enjoys spending time with his children, grandsons, siblings and extended family and friends. His lifetime hobbies include fishing, camping, riding four-wheelers, picking huckleberries and cheering on his beloved Clarkston Bantams, San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Rams. He will celebrate his birthday with family.
To submit birthdays: Announcements of 200 or fewer words and a current photo may be sent for free publication within the birthday month to goldentimes@lmtribune.com or Golden Times, P.O. Box 957, Lewiston, ID 83501, starting at age 70. Questions may be directed to editor Julie Breslin at jbreslin@lmtribune.com or (208) 848-2241. October announcements must be received by 5 p.m. Sept. 16.
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Edith Vannoy of Lewiston was born in 1915 in Reubens. Edith Webb graduated from Craigmont High School and worked for the Forest Service in Orofino before marrying Al Vannoy in Nov. 1938. They farmed in Cavendish, Idaho, raising their children Janet, Don and Stan. After retiring, they spent winters in Arizona, traveling and making many friends. Edith collected and made many dolls, studied genealogy, researched the Vannoy and Webb family histories and published a book about Al’s life and their many fun times together. An open-house celebration is at 2 p.m. Sept. 28 at Brookdale Senior Living, 2975 Juniper Drive, Lewiston.
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Eye witness report: I can see clearly now how I describe what As we age, the natumy new lenses do to ral lenses in our eyes colors. The change was become less transparespecially obvious in ent, less flexible and would be, I thought, a the early days after thicker. (That might be typical new patient eye said about any number surgery. At first, everyexam. So I was blindsided thing seemed to both of body parts, right?) A by the news. As the optom- cataract begins when absorb and emit blue etrist in Pullman showed light, even to shimmer tissues within the lens me some startling with it. One night I saw, break down and images of my eyes, I in blue relief, the details clump together, learned I had develof craters and dunes creating small oped some gnarly that form the “man on areas of cloudcataracts. the moon.” Another ing within the After the initial night, I couldn’t look lens. As the catshock, the timing directly at the moon; its aract develops seemed serendipreflected-blue light was (or “ripens”), itous. I’d been rejust too bright. Indoors, the clouding searching a Golden COMMENTARY grows and beI discovered the pre-surTimes piece on gery floral arrangement comes denser, ways to improve I created — using what I obscuring a compromised larger portion of Maggie Reed (left) and Dretha Phillips are shown immediately af- had believed to be muted vision (see story the lens. Vision ter Phillips’ recent cataract surgery. Reed was the driver to and mauves, faded greens on Page 9) and was and dull burgundy — is compromised, from the appointment. having a hard time actually was a shout of though years identifying local individvibrant, intense, full-bodmay pass before it beuals willing to share their comes noticeable. my yard, and register the Need for brighter light for ied color. I’d paired a stories. The eyecare staff weathered barn red shirt You may wonder why, at delights of a distant horireading and other closealso were reluctant to talk. this season of my life, the with clothes I believed to zon and a night sky awash up activities? Not that Now I’d finally found my match, only to discover afneed for cataract surgery in glimmers from light I noticed. Seeing halos source — it was me. ter surgery that the shirt is came as such a surprise. years distant. and glare around lights? I A mere two weeks after actually a rather strident The answer is, I didn’t see I had all kinds of “eviblamed the increased use that initial exam, both of the signs. Only in hinddence” on which to base of halogen and LED lights. fuchsia. Wait, what? Why my eyes were equipped didn’t anybody tell me?! sight, with post-surgical my confidence in my clear Frequent changes in prewith brand-new lenses. I Fortunately I had clarity, can I pinpoint vision. My “long eyes” scriptions for eyeglasses hardly had time to workpaused in my efforts some symptoms. even surprised the cator contact lenses? Annual up a full head of dread in to tidy my home, ridding Blurred or dim vision aract doctor. Consistent exams rarely revealed anticipation. my life of objects that is a well-known signature with standard protocol, a need for correction As is often the case don’t bring me joy, beof cataracts. But I didn’t prior to surgery he as(though I often wanted to with life’s difficulties, cause my perspective on experience that. In fact, my sessed the degree of vision update my frames). imagining cataract surwhat to keep and what distance sight seemed to loss based on the size and About the only area gery is far worse than to let go has changed in improve with age. I bowled density of my cataracts, where I noticed a strong actually undergoing the past several months as well (or as poorly) and his jaw dropped — difference after surgery it. Though conscious, I since my surgery. It’s no whether or not I wore my I’m not making this up — was in the intensity of didn’t see any instruglasses — though accurate when he saw the results colors, which often appear exaggeration to say that ments coming at my eye, recording of scores was an- of my pre-surgery vision faded or yellowed through I’m seeing the world in a nor did I feel much of whole new light. other matter. I could read test. Inexplicably, I was cataracts. Pre-surgery, I anything during the proTo co-opt a memorable street signs with my naked able to see and correctly simply thought I saw some cedure. The surgeon used eyes blocks before my trav- identify letters and obline from a classic movie colors a bit differently lasers and ultrasound — Here’s looking at you! eling companions saw them jects from a distance that than my friends did. We to remove the defective — but selecting the correct shouldn’t have been possi- debated about whether natural lens and replace Phillips is a freelance writer in setting on the dashboard ble with my cataracts. an item was light gray or it with an artificial one. I display was a challenge. I My experience with sage green, whether it was Pullman. She retired from careers was assured — in a kind- found that my glasses noas an employment specialist, other cataract symptoms chocolate brown or deep ly, though almost gallows ticeably hobbled my ability likewise was atypical. purple. My cataracts were university researcher and college humor, way — that this professor. Few things give her to hit and field a softball. Increased difficulty showing themselves, but lens won’t deteriorate, greater pleasure than sitting I regularly removed my seeing at night? Maybe, I didn’t see it until after decay or lose potency on the porch, swapping stories bifocals to watch television, but the flat light of dusk they were gone. over time. with family and friends. marvel at hummingbirds in was more aggravating. “Pulling the blues” is
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signals, wearers require training to use them effectively. • OrCam MyReader 2.0 reads, he phrase “in the blink of then speaks printed text such as an eye” describes how life’s newspapers, magazines, books, incircumstances can change vitations, greeting cards, menus, quickly and dramatically. product labels, digital screens, The phrase is even more apt when New procedures, e-mails, text messages, etc. Its talking about modern ways to most souped-up model reads 14 tech tools can help restore improve vision. No longer are the languages, including Hebrew; or compensate for vision loss visually impaired confined to peerits typical fluency is in English, ing through thick, heavy eyeglassSpanish and French. es. Most people now have myriad • OrCam MyEye 2.0 has Myoptions for seeing more clearly. learn a new language. It’s handy, can be customized. It is free. Reader capabilities plus the Additional treatments, still in the too, for quick language transla• Natural Reader allows users ability to identify nonprint objects conceptual phase, are within sight. tions of menu items or passages to choose from among 56 voices within the user’s visual field. ExThis month, Golden Times in a book. in nine languages to hear text amples include bar codes, money, takes a look at four current opin Word and PDF documents, colors and even faces. tions for seeing with “new” eyes. e-books, web pages and more. It’s OrCam devices can be purTTS apps Two are familiar surgical interavailable in three plans: Web Free chased online from numerous ventions — cornea remodeling TTS systems have been used in includes unlimited use of basic vendors, as well as through creand cataract surgery. The other various software and hardware voices and up to 20 minutes of dentialed and licensed brick-andtwo are tech tools products for more premium voices; Web Premium mortar eye care professionals. — cell phone applithan 40 years, and costs $9.99 per month for preAdvertised prices for the decations and OrCam have grown exponen- mium voices and as many as 1 vise itself range from $3,500 for wearable devices tially in the past two million characters of speech; and MyReader to $4,500 for MyEye. — that may be eye decades. Now, TTS Premium Plus makes all features Costs may be eligible for insuropeners for many applications can be available for $15.99 per month. ance subsidy, depending on docu(pun intended). downloaded onto • Voice Dream Reader is mentable medical need. cell phones, tablets, designed specifically for mobile For those who are uncomfortlaptops and desktop devices. Users can choose from able downloading and using TTS Text-to-Speech computers. They’re among 186 voices and 30 languag- applications or for individuals who Technologies available from es to read aloud documents, web don’t own a cell phone or computText-to-speech multiple vendors articles and e-books. The cost er of any kind, OrCam devices can (TTS) or speech and target various to download the app is $7.99 for be worth the surprising price tag. synthesis technology users. Some are de- Android and $14.99 for iOS. Addi- It’s a one-time investment in seedoesn’t alter the eye’s signed for personal tional voices can be purchased. ing — and hearing — more clearly. physical ability to see. or home-based • Zabaware Text-to-Speech Instead, these appliuse, while others Reader has several voice options Eye Surgery cations read aloud may better suit an to read aloud any text. The free Surgical intervention physicalwhat our eyes should educational or of- version grants access to the basic be seeing. fice setting. Apps synthesized voice. Upgrade pack- ly alters patients’ eyes to improve vision. It is accomplished by surAt their most bacome in a range of ages for more realistic-sounding geons who use a laser light device sic, TTS systems are capabilities and voices start at $24.95 for a oneto either remodel a faculty cornea computer programs prices. Some are time purchase. or replace a cloudy lens (cataract, that transform written free; others alsee related column on Page 8). words or symbols into low free trails or Text-to-speech technolOrCam Eye surgery typically requires spoken human lansamples before ogies include OrCam OrCam wearable devices are referral from an optometrist or guage. wearable devices (shown purchase. tiny cameras that verbally comophthalmologist. TTS can open up These four above) and apps that municate captured images into the • Cornea remodeling — or the reading world to apps were rated translate written text ear. The latest models resemble keratomileusis — is the most the blind, individuals among the best into spoken words. a slender thumb drive commoncommon type of vision correction with severely limited for personal use ly used in computer USB ports. surgery. It alters the cornea — eyesight and those in 2019. They attach to the frames of the clear membrane forming the with learning disabilities, such as • Audio Book Reader is the front of the eye — so light rays dyslexia. It allows users to “read” most basic, reading e-books aloud ordinary eyeglasses. Because the trade-marked OrCam devices are books, newspapers and menus, on your current device. A single > See NEW EYES, Page 10 browse the internet — and even voice is used, but pitch and speed designed to respond to subtle hand By DRETHA PHILLIPS
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necessary) by Medicare and by many private insurers. • Cataract surgery with lens implantation is the second-most commonly performed vision correction surgery. By age 80, more than half of Americans either have had lens replacement or need it to see clearly. A cataract is a clouded, hardened lens. Most cataracts are related to aging, though some medical conditions or injuries may cause them to develop. It may take years to become noticeable. Symptoms of cataracts include blurred or dim vision; increased difficulty seeing at night; need for brighter light for reading and other closeup activities; seeing halos and glare around lights; frequent changes in prescriptions for eyeglasses or contact lenses; and fading or yellowing of colors. Costs for cataract surgery range from about $3,600 to $6,000 per eye. Medicare and private insurers usually cover costs of cataract surgery. If surgical intervention is contemplated, there are many qualified eye care specialists and clinics in the Quad Cities area able to guide patients through
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Part C, Part D), with many exceptions and provisional inclusions. Making definitive statements about what will or won’t be covered by Medicare is best left to the professionals. Below is a general guideline, compiled from online sources generated by government and non-government agencies. It can be used as a starting point for discussions about payment plans with eye care providers. Also, patients may be required to pay a portion of eye care that is eligible for Medicare coverage. More information on Medicare and private insurance coverage can be found online (see sidebar at left). Medicare Covered Cataract surgery, covering medically necessary parts.
Not Covered Regular eye exams except for chronic conditions such as cataracts or glaucoma. Eyeglasses or contact MEDICARE COVERAGE lenses except for one FOR EYE CARE pair or set after cataract Federal insurance covsurgery. erage for vision correction Cornea remodeling is complicated. unless it can be successMedicare has many mov- fully argued as medically ing parts (Part A, Part B, necessary. the process. Additional options are within a few hours’ drive.
NOT ALL EYE CARE PROFESSIONALS ARE DOCTORS OPHTHALMOLOGISTS are eye doctors who provide medical and surgical eye care. Qualifications and services include: l A medical degree plus 4 years of specialized medical training. l Licensed to practice medicine and surgery, specializing in eye and vision care. l Qualified to diagnose and treat eye diseases; perform eye surgery; and prescribe and fit corrective lenses.
and eye care services. Qualifications and services include: l A doctor of optometry degree (OD). l Licensed to practice optometry. l Licensed to perform eye exams and vision tests; detect diseases, injuries, eye disorders; treat eye conditions such as nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism; prescribe and fit corrective lenses.
OPTOMETRISTS are eye doctors who provide vision care
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> RED FLAGS INCLUDE CALLS, EMAILS OR LETTERS THAT: are unsolicited (you didn’t initiate contact) are threatening in tone, promising scary or embarrassing consequences for noncompliance or are euphoric in tone (great news, you won the lottery — we need your bank account number to deposit your winnings) request personal information request money — usually in the form of a prepaid debit or credit card carry an aggressive sense of urgency
> IF YOU SUSPECT YOU’RE BEING TARGETED BY A SCAMMER: DON’T share any personal information send money DO hang up the phone delete the email or shred the letter Check legitimacy of claims if desired, but not using a number supplied by the caller. Instead, look the company up in the phone book or online. Report the scam (more information follows).
> THINK YOU’VE BEEN TAKEN? It’s a good idea to pay attention to details on bills and other financial transactions; discrepancies can be a red flag for identity theft. But many fraudulent schemes currently circulating are sophisticated and able to trick even the most savvy. Anyone who believes they’ve been contacted by a scam artist and/or fallen victim to a fraudulent scheme may … Report it to local police at (208) 7460171 in Lewiston, (509) 758-2331 in Clarkston, (208) 883-7054 in Moscow or (509) 334-0802 in Pullman. Police can alert the community to new scams and help victims
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take steps to minimize damage and protect themselves. Report it to their bank or credit institution if money was taken or information was shared. Report it to the business or organization involved. Report it to the Better Business Bureau at www.bbb.org/scamtracker/us. Report it to the Federal Trade Commission at ftc.gov/complaint or by calling (877) FTC-HELP. Find a list of current known scams and more information on avoiding scams, at www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/scam-alert. Find information on scams circulating locally on the Lewiston Police Department’s Facebook page, where citizens also may sign up for news alerts. Ask door-to-door solicitors to show their licenses, and call the police if they don’t.
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Orofino area. Information and other volunteer openings are available www.waidvolunteer center.org or (208) 7467787. Pressing volunteer needs include: • America Reads needs reading tutors to help students become proficient readers. Volunteers need to be able to commit to at least an hour a week for the school year. • Food banks need drivers to pick up donations (a one-day-per-week commitment is required) and front counter staff to greet clients and distribute food (computer experience is helpful). • Senior meal providers need delivery drivers and volunteers at the meal prep sites. A regular schedule commitment of at least one day per week is needed. Drivers must have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance. VALLEY MEALS ON • A mobile blood unit WHEELS, which prohas a need for volunteers vides daily home-delivto travel to various locaered noontime meals to tions and provide after seniors, home-bound and care, ensuring donors special needs clients in receive cookies and juice the Lewiston-Clarkston after giving blood and Valley, needs volunteer don’t leave before they drivers. Drivers can set are ready to drive. their own schedules. • The State Health InMore information is surance Benefit Advisors available at 208-799-5767 (SHIBA) program needs or valleymeals@aol.com volunteers to assist local or at the office, located seniors with Medicare on the second floor of St. questions. Training is Joseph Regional Mediprovided. cal Center, 415 Sixth St., • The Idaho State Lewiston, from 8:30 a.m. Veterans Home needs to 1 p.m. people willing to read, play games, plan activities The WA-ID VOLUNand/or just socialize with TEER CENTER, located residents. in the Lewiston Commu• Project Warm-Up: nity Center at 1424 Main Join a small group of St., strives to provide volunteers to knit, crochet individualized volunteer or weave from 1:30-3 p.m. opportunities for those Wednesdays. Or make wishing to serve in Lewhats, scarves, mittens iston, Clarkston, Asotin, and lap robes from home. Pomeroy, Moscow and the Items are donated to more GOLDEN TIMES
than 30 nonprofit agencies in the fall. Yarn is provided. • A library seeks volunteers who like books to help work with new materials, book mending, disc cleaning or pulling book requests from the collections. • A library seeks volunteers who enjoy working with teens, tweens and children to help build its youth audience. Opportunities include the Teen Loft Party, Tween Scene and Storytime programs. • A quilting group needs volunteers to help tie quilts on Tuesdays and Thursdays. • A local hospital has volunteer positions available at the front lobby information desk, in admissions, day surgery waiting rooms, the hospital gift shop and other areas. • Nonprofit thrift stores need people to work as sorters, cashiers and on the sales floor and to do general cleaning, pricing and other tasks needed. • A nonprofit organization needs a receptionist. General knowledge of computers and other office equipment is helpful but not required. To submit Volunteer Opportunity items: Golden Times publishes Volunteer Opportunities in the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley monthly as a free public service. Area agencies who wish to take part may send information to goldentimes@lmtribune or Golden Times, P.O. Box 957, Lewiston, ID 83501. All submissions are edited for brevity and clarity, and will run as space allows. Questions may be directed to editor Julie Breslin at jbreslin@lmtribune.com or (208) 848-2241. Deadline for the October edition is 5 p.m. Sept. 16.
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he’s beyond talented — a comic genius. And what’s amazing is that Bob wasn’t acting on the show — that really was Bob!” Comedian Elayne Boosler came away with the same impression when she first met Newhart after a show in Las Vegas in the late ’90s. At a time when in-your-face, crude comedy is everywhere, it’s tempting to suggest Newhart’s gentler style of humor is obsolete. But Boosler doesn’t think so. “That would be like saying Mozart is outdated,” she said. “Classics survive. When something has a solid foundation and is so unique and perfect, I don’t think it can ever be outdated. And when you’re the best at something, it just doesn’t go out of style.” Bob Newhart makes no apologies for his clean humor, although he said he can appreciate more bawdy comedians such as the late Richard Pryor. “I even know most of the words he used,” he said. “It’s just my choice to work the way I do.” The list of professional comedians who count themselves as Newhart fans is a long one and includes Carol Burnett, Don Rickles (1926-2017) and Dom DeLuise (1933-2009). “He’s as nice as he is funny,” Burnett wrote in an email message. Newhart remembered his first encounter with Rickles in the late 1960s in Las Vegas. The two comedians and their wives met in a cafeteria, and Rickles, the perfect gentleman, invited Bob and Ginnie Newhart to his show. “Don steps out on stage, and the first thing out of his > See NEWHART, Page 14 GOLDEN TIMES
mouth is, ‘The stammering idiot from Chicago is in the audience today, along with his hooker wife from New Jersey,’ “ Newhart said. The two families became
fast friends and eventually traveled the world together. “People would ask me how I could go on vacation with Rickles,” Newhart said. “Well, it’s like elevator
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DeLuise told me in 2008. “Bob would do his telephone sketches and create magical little stories that were hysterical, and he’d hit a bulls-eye every time.” DeLuise was among the millions of viewers who watched the final 1990 episode of “Newhart,” Bob’s second TV series, set in a Vermont inn. “Bob woke up from a dream on the set of the original ‘Bob Newhart Show’ with his wife Suzanne Pleshette in bed next to him,” recalled DeLuise. “The entire second series had been a dream! That was just brilliant.” “The whole idea for the ending was Ginnie’s,” noted Newhart, who passed it
on to the writers to create the show’s finale. The episode remains a moment cherished in television history — the type of comic twist that the button-down mind of Bob Newhart has always relished. When trying to sum up the comedy genius of Newhart, the words of the late comedian Ed Wynn come to mind: “A comic says funny things; a comedian says things funny.” Bob Newhart is a master of both. Happy birthday, Bob. Thomas teaches at Auburn University at Montgomery, Ala., and has written features and columns for more than 750 magazines and newspapers.
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12 Cowboy macaroni/sunshine carrots/ spiced apple rings/pears/Texas toast
13 Salad bar
19 Cabbage casserole/green beans/peaches/ roll/no-bake chocolate éclair cake
20 Salad bar
26 Baked chicken/roasted red potatoes/to-
27 Salad bar
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juice/roll/cake & ice cream
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MOSCOW SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM — When: Noon, Tues./Thurs. • Where: Great Room of the 1912 Center, 412 E. Third St. • Cost: $5 uggested for seniors 60 and older; $7 for nonseniors. • Details: Salad bar is available at 11:30 a.m.; soup and dessert available at each service • Note: Menu is subject to change. • Online: ttp://users.woscow.com/srcenter 3 Cheesy tuna casserole/beets/pears/beefy
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10 Beef tips with mushroom gravy/baked
potato/green beans/vegetable soup/fruit
17 Philly steak sandwich/slaw/fresh fruit/
turkey with rice soup
24 Pot roast with gravy/potatoes/carrots/
5 Chicken cacciatore/parmesan basil pasta/
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peas/Wisconsin cheese soup/fruit
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peaches/cabbage soup
19 Franks and beans/oven-fried potatoes/ cornbread/applesauce/taco soup 26 Spaghetti/green beans/breadstick/potato
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VALLEY MEALS ON WHEELS — SEPTEMBER MENU Meals are delivered to established clients between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. 365 days of the year, with delivery guaranteed by 1 p.m. each day. Individuals can have a hot meal delivered to their residence for $3 per day or a hot meal and a sack lunch for $4 per day. More information is available by calling (208) 799-5767. Menus are prepared by St. Joseph Regional Medical Center and are subject to change.
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
HOT: Chicken parm/noodles SACK: Turkey salad sandwich/cottage cheese/mandarin oranges
HOT: Pork ribs/ baked beans SACK: Pastrami-n-cheese sandwich/ chick pea salad/chocolate mousse
HOT: Beef broccoli/rice SACK: Krab salad sandwich/potato
HOT: Pork loin/ mac-n-cheese SACK: Cranberry chicken salad sandwich/hard-boiled eggs/pears
HOT: Spaghetti/ HOT: Barbecue 10 veggies 11 chicken/rice SACK: TurkeySACK: Seafood n-cheese sandwich/ salad sandwich/ sweet corn salad/ cookies
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HOT: Turkey chili/veggies SACK: Roast beef-n-cheese sandwich/coleslaw/ brownies
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HOT: Meatloaf/ HOT: Teriyaki HOT: Lasagna/ 16 veggies 17 chicken/rice mashed potatoes SACK: Ham-nSACK: Egg salad SACK: Turkey-n-cheese sandwich/cottage cheese sandwich/pea sandwich/coleslaw/ salad/applesauce with cheese/lemon peaches cinnamon pudding
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HOT: Roast beef/mashed potatoes SACK: Turkey salad sandwich/hardboiled egg/cobbler
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THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
HOT: Swedish HOT: Tuna casseHOT: Chicken 6 meatballs/ 7 role/veggies cordon bleu/ noodles mashed potatoes SACK: Ham-nSACK: Egg salad sand- cheese sandwich/ SACK: Turkey-n-cheese sandwich/Italian bread wich/citrus rice salad/ beet salad/crispedfresh sliced fruit rice treat salad/cobbler
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HOT: Tater tot 14 casserole/veggies SACK: Pastrami-n-cheese sandwich/ tortellini pesto salad/ butterscotch pudding
HOT: ChickenHOT: Beef 13 stroganoff/ fried steak/ mashed potatoes veggies SACK: Ham-n-cheese SACK: Tuna salad sandwich/dill cucumsandwich/potato salber-onion salad/cake ad/fresh sliced fruit
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HOT: Roasted turkey/mashed potatoes SACK: Roast beef-ncheese/broccoli salad/ cake
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HOT: Chicken 20 alfredo/veggies SACK: Chicken salad sandwich/ pasta salad/fruited gelatin
HOT: Baked ham/scalloped potatoes SACK: Tuna salad sandwich/marinated cucumbers/brownies
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HOT: Goulash/ 22 veggies SACK: Ham salad sandwich/threebean salad/cookies
HOT: Chicken parm/noodles SACK: Turkey salad sandwich/cottage cheese/mandarin oranges
HOT: Pork ribs/ HOT: Beef broc24 baked beans 25 coli/rice SACK: PastraSACK: Krab mi-n-cheese sandwich/ salad sandwich/potato chick pea salad/chocolate mousse
HOT: Chicken HOT: Swedish HOT: Tuna casse27 meatballs/ 28 role/veggies 26 cordon bleu/ mashed potatoes noodles SACK: Ham-nSACK: Turkey-n-cheese SACK: Egg salad sand- cheese sandwich/ sandwich/Italian bread wich/citrus rice salad/ beet salad/crispedsalad/cobbler fresh sliced fruit rice treat
HOT: Turkey 29 chili/veggies SACK: Roast beef-n-cheese sandwich/coleslaw/ brownies
HOT: Pork loin/ 30 mac-n-cheese SACK: Cranberry chicken salad sandwich/hard-boiled eggs/pears
HOT: Spaghetti/ HOT: Barbecue 2 chicken/rice veggies SACK: TurkeySACK: Seaffod n-cheese sandwich/ salad sandwich/ sweet corn salad/ cookies
HOT: ChickenHOT: Beef 4 stroganoff/ fried steak/ mashed potatoes veggies SACK: Ham-n-cheese SACK: Tuna salad sandwich/dill cucumsandwich/potato salber-onion salad/cake ad/fresh sliced fruit
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