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Sister Emily Her calling as missionary, interpreter, receives much more in return
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he is petite, with a smile that begins inside her and radiates outward. She may greet you in Spanish and she will bless you and pray for you if you ask her. Who is she? Sister Emily Schug of the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes. “I grew up in Yonkers, New York, and attended grade school and high school staffed by the Sisters of St. Agnes. As a young child I knew I wanted to become a sister. Over the years, sisters spoke to us about Nicaragua, even one who had been in Nicaragua. What an inspiration! ‘To what is the Lord calling me?’ God guided me in my choice to become a sister and a missionary. Learning Spanish was a humbling experience. For 25 years I served God and God’s people in Latin America. A great deal of my time was spent in Rosita, a small mining town. I was there so long I came to know three generations of those beautiful and loving families,” continued Sister Emily. She has been a religious sister, teacher, translator, companion to the dying, a volunteer, interpreter, catechist, and missionary — always working in community to build Church — always receiving more than giving. After 62 years in the workforce, she is adding a new role
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— that of being retired. “For the past 20 years, since returning from Nicaragua, I have worked as a translator for the convent. There is a continuous flow of written documents and correspondence that need to be translated. This translated communication established between the sisters in the U.S. and Nicaragua helps keep us united. I have enjoyed using my skill to help my sisters. Since 1945, CSA has had ministries in Latin America. Even today we continue to have an active presence
V sister emily schug to retire after years of service to many in Rosita, Waspam, and Managua, Nicaragua.” “Slowly my eyes have begun to deteriorate. Gradually I have had to let go of certain things such as playing the organ and reading from the Bible at Holy Mass. My attitude is one of encouraging others to step in and then pray, ‘To what is the Lord calling me now?’” Another way Sister Emily has used her skills is as an interpreter, when accompanying Dr. Ann Schlaefer, an optometrist from Campbellsport, who makes mission trips with her
Sister Emily Schug, left, has used her skills as a Spanish interpreter, when accompanying dr. Ann Schlaefer, right, an optometrist from Campbellsport, who makes mission trips with her “eye clinic” to Nicaragua. Sister Emily also distributes donated eyeglasses on her trips. SUBMITTEd PhOTO
“eye clinic” in honor of her deceased uncle, Bishop Salvador Schlaefer, formerly bishop of Bluefields, Nicaragua. Sister Emily has helped with the interpreting on several of the eye clinic trips to Rosita, and other towns of Nicaragua, and is hopeful she will be able to go on the next one in February. A little closer to home, Sister Emily volunteers by accompanying Spanish speaking people who are on hospice care. It is a comfort to have a person with whom to share in the same language. Sometimes the accompaniment is as brief as a few weeks or as long as months. “It is a privilege to be with a person preparing for the final journey. It is sacred work and I am blessed to be part of it,” smiled Sister Emily. Sister Emily will be retiring early, due to eye problems, and residing at the congregation’s retirement center. Her sister Frances had moved to Fond du Lac after raising her family in New York. “She is the oldest and I am the youngest of the five siblings,” explained Sister Emily. “What a blessing it is to be close to each other. We both see retirement as a wonderful time to be able to volunteer in helping others. ‘What is the Lord calling me to now?’”
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Veterans Mental Health Symposium regional event coming to Fond du lac Friday, oct. 11
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alute the Troops, a Fond du Lac based non-profit, will be hosting a regional Veterans Mental Health Symposium at Marian University in Fond du Lac on Friday, Oct. 11, in partnership with the Fond du Lac County Veterans Service Office, Marian University, Solutions Center, and Fond du Lac Psychotherapy. The day-long event will feature sessions designed for law enforcement and first responders, faith leaders, healthcare providers, as well as employers, Veterans, their families, and the general public. There are more than 8,000 Veterans, a National Guard unit, and an Army Reserve unit in Fond du Lac County with limited resources, so the need for Veterans support is only going to increase.
With this symposium, Salute the Troops aims to educate and train providers and others in the community who come in contact with Veterans on the issues facing the veteran community. Vicky Melius, a Navy veteran and director at Salute the Troops has a brother with severe PTSD. “It’s easy to see the physical wounds of war and understand them. My brother did two tours in Iraq and one in Afghanistan,” Melius shared. “When he came home to his wife and kids physically unharmed, it was difficult for them to understand his nightmares and why he was waking up in the closet. Our event will help families in similar situations make sense of these issues and give local providers information on Veterans’ topics.”
Guest speakers at the symposium will include Dr. Bert Berger, Director of Mental Health at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center, LTC Cynthia Rasmussen, a retired mental health nurse and nationally recognized expert regarding issues affecting military personnel and their families, and Chris Zaglifa, a member of the National Center for PTSD. A complete list of sessions and speakers is available on the Salute the Troops Website at www. SaluteTheTroopsWI.org. “Salute the Troops was formed to provide support to Veterans and their families. As we began working with Rick Patton at the
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September Calendar 1 • Flea Market FDL County Fairgrounds Expo Center, 601 Martin Ave., 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Annual indoor-outdoor flea market. 100 indoor booths. 4 • WEDNESDAY Farmers Market Main St. Plaza, 30 S. Main St., noon-6 p.m. 15 vendors sell Wisconsin-grown produce, plants, flowers, and hand-made items. This smaller market brings a weekly attendance of 250 shoppers downtown. The Lunchtime Live! series also runs in coordination with the Wednesday Farmers Market. Stay for lunch and live music while checking out Downtown Fond du Lac Farmers Market! 5 • Celebration of Hope/Windows of Opportunity Community Church, N6717 Streblow Dr., 5 p.m., Habitat for Humanity is thrilled to bring this unique 10th annual fundraising event to the Fond du Lac Community with the opportunity to purchase one-of-a-kind up-cycled/ re-purposed art items and great live and silent auction baskets! $20 per ticket. 6-8 • VSCDA Elkhart Lake Vintage Festival Road America, N7390 Hwy. 67 Elkhart Lake. Featuring several impressive machines including many prewar racers and Can-Am enthusiasts. Admission is charged. 7 • Fondue Fest Main St. Plaza, 30 S. Main St., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Craving Fondue? Look no further than downtown Fond du Lac’s Fondue Fest! Tasty cheese and chocolate fondue will be served by MPTC’s culinary program. Other happenings throughout the day include, 11 different music acts on three different stages, other live performances, a huge kids zone with pony rides, rock climbing wall, strongmen
demos, magic shows, and more! Art, craft, and farmers market vendors and downtown businesses will also have their goods on the street. Free! 7 • Fond du Lac Area Friends of NRA American Legion Clubhouse/Fox Hole Bar & Grill, 550 Fond du Lac Ave., 5 p.m. Join us and fellow Patriots for the 9th annual Friends of NRA fundraising banquet and dinner. Proceeds help fund programs such as gun safety, hunter education, 4-H, Scouts and much more! Raffles, great food and much more! $45. 7 • SATURDAY Farmers Market 50 Western Ave., 7 a.m.-noon. Over 90 vendors sell the freshest Wisconsin-grown produce, plants, flowers, baked goods, meats and cheese. Crafts, arts, pottery, and other hand-made items are also available. At the height of the season the market brings over 2,000 shoppers downtown weekly. 7 • Fall Fest Ledgeview Nature Center, W2348 Short Road, Chilton, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Family activities and crafts, eat wild challenge, and more! $5 carload. 7 • Big Impact 5K Run/Walk & 1/2 Mile Kids Fun Run Veterans Park, 200 S. Main St., 8 a.m., $20 Taking place the morning of Fondue Fest on Sat., September 7, in downtown Fond du Lac, this Run/Walk allows participants to help Big Brothers Big Sisters of Fond du Lac County raise funds to provide mentoring services for kids in the community. Race Day Check-In & Registration 7:00 - 7:45am 5K Run/Walk - $20 (preregistered by Aug. 26) or $25 on race day or after Aug. 26th 1/2 Mile Kids Fun Run - $5
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September 6, 13, 20, 27 Shut Up and Dance Ballroom Studio, 79 S. Main St., Fond du Lac, 7:30-10 p.m., $10 Newcomer ballroom dance lessons every Friday night at 7:30 p.m. followed by open dancing to a variety of music including ballroom, Latin, swing, salsa and more. Open to the public. Light snacks are served. BYO beverages of choice. No partner or prior dance experience is needed. Located north of the Coliseum, downtown Fond du Lac.
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7-8 • Antique Power & Equipment Show W9975 Olden Road, Pickett, Friday 4 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m., Sunday 9 a.m. Pickett Steam & Gas Engine Club’s 27th annual event featuring all brands of tractors, hay equipment, tractor pulls, horse pull, food and refreshments. See antique gas engines, steam engines sawmill, shingle mill, threshing, tractors and more. Music by The Elwood Lee Band 7 p.m.midnight. $5/per day, children 12 and under free. 11 • Cruise Night Culver’s, W6606 Hwy. 23, 5:30-8 p.m. Join us for a mini car show, live music by The Kevin Fayte Rock N Roll Trio or DJ playing music from the ’50s & ’60s. 11 • WEDNESDAY Farmers Market Main St. Plaza, 30 S. Main St., noon-6 p.m. 15 vendors sell Wisconsin-grown produce, plants, flowers, and hand-made items. This smaller market brings a weekly attendance of 250 shoppers downtown. The Lunchtime Live! series also runs in coordination with the Wednesday Farmers Market. Stay for lunch and live music while checking out Downtown Fond du Lac Farmers Market! 14 • Horicon Bank 5K Run/Walk for Wellness UW-Fond du Lac, 400 University Dr., 9 a.m. 7:30-8:45 Registration; 9 a.m. 5K Run/Walk Starts (rain or shine) Award ceremony to follow, refreshments will be provided at the finish line. Second annual event to benefit NAMI - Fond du Lac. Register online. 14 • SATURDAY Farmers Market 50 Western Ave., 7 a.m.-noon. Over 90 vendors sell the freshest Wisconsin-grown produce, plants, flowers, baked goods, meats and cheese. Crafts, arts, pottery, and other hand-made items are also available. At the height of the season the market brings over 2,000 shoppers downtown weekly. 14 • Get Outdoors! Go Build Fires and Cook Outdoors Kettle Moraine State Forest - Mauthe Lake Recreation Area Picnic Shelter, N1490 Hwy. GGG, Campbellsport, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Tinder, kindling, fuel wood, Dutch Oven, pudgy pies … learn the skills to build great camp and cooking fires as well as being safe. Try your hand at a variety of outdoor cooking techniques to prepare tasty treats. To register, call the Ice Age Visitor Center at 533-8322 by September 12. Suitable for ages 8 and up. 14 • Montgomery Gentry Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts, 51 Sheboygan St., bar opens 6 p.m., performance 8 p.m. Award-winning country music duo has 14 top-10 singles including “She Don’t Tell Me To” and “My Town,” and has been inducted into the Grand Ole Opry. Performance at Thelma’s newly-redesigned outdoor plaza. General admission: $75. Thelma pass: $225. Thelma members receive a 20 percent discount. 14-15 • RS Vintage Steel Steam & Gas Engine Show N10895 Hwy. 151, Calumetville, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Senior Dining Group Cocktails 5:30, dinner 6:30 p.m. The Fond du Lac Senior Dining Group invites all men and women age 55 and older to join them on Tuesday evenings. for more information call Max at 269-4180 or Mary Jo at 960-2532. ● Sept. 3 at Northwinds, 321 FDL Ave. (Hwy. 45), Eden ● Sept. 10 at Pizza Ville, 160 W. Scott St., Fond du Lac ● Sept. 17 at Schmitty’s Oar House, W7044 Winnebago Dr., Fond du Lac ● Sept. 24 at Holiday Inn, 625 W. Rolling Meadows Dr., Fond du Lac
View antique farm equipment working on site. Rock crushing, threshing, log-sawing, blacksmithing and more. 15 • Base Ball Sunday Wade House Historic Site, W7824 Center St., Greenbush, 1:30 p.m. Come cheer on the Greenbush Dead Citys vintage base ball team as they defend their home turf against other regional vintage teams, playing by the rules of 1860. Following the game, younger fans are invited to join team members in a rousing pick-up game. Admission for entire site and game: adults $11, seniors (65 and older) $9.25, children (5-17) $5.50, family rate (up to 2 adults and dependent children under age 18) $30. You may also purchase game-only tickets for $5. 15 • Breakfast at the Inn Wade House Historic Site, W7824 Center St. Greenbush, 8-11 a.m. Help prepare an 1860s breakfast in the Wade House kitchens, working at the open hearth or period cook stove, and savor the hearty meal in the inn’s dining room. Then visit the site and take in an 1860s vintage baseball game. Reservations required. $35 per person. 18 • WEDNESDAY Farmers Market Main St. Plaza. 30 S. Main St., noon-6 p.m. 15 vendors sell Wisconsin-grown produce, plants, flowers, and hand-made items. This smaller market brings a weekly attendance of 250 shoppers downtown. The Lunchtime Live! series also runs in coordination with the Wednesday Farmers Market. Stay for lunch and live music while checking out Downtown Fond du Lac Farmers Market! 19-22 • 50th Anniversary of the SCCA National Championship Runoffs Road America, N7390 Hwy. 67 Elkhart Lake. 2013 season is capped off with the 50th Anniversary of the SCCA National Championship Runoffs where more than 600 competitors will attempt to make history of America’s National Park of Speed. Admission is charged
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20 • Tour the Town Art Walk Fond du Lac 130 S. Main St., 5-8 p.m. Stroll historic downtown Fond du Lac during Tour the Town, held the third Friday of every month from 5-8 p.m. All manner of artists — from painters, to jewelry makers, to mixed media artists, to cheese artisans, and every medium in between — grace our downtown’s venues with their wares for purchase. This event is always free! 20-22 • 2013 Wind Power Windsurfing Championships Wind Power Windsurfing & Kiting Center, N7351 Winnebago Dr., 11 a.m. Competition includes: Long distance racing, course racing, slalom and freestyle. Each year this event kicks off the new MOWIND Race Series. The event doubles as the MOWIND Race Series awards presentation, and is a great chance to get in those last runs of summer. Windpower Championships is also recognized by US Windsurfing as one of their National Racing Tour (NRT) events. The Lake Winnebago Super Crossing is also held the Friday before Windpower Championships. This is a distance and social event that takes advantage of Winnebago’s impressive size and
wind-powered touring options. When conditions permit, the Supercrossing starts at the south end of the lake and finishes 28 miles later at the north end. 21 • SATURDAY Farmers Market 50 Western Ave., 7 a.m.-noon. Over 90 vendors sell the freshest Wisconsin-grown produce, plants, flowers, baked goods, meats and cheese. Crafts, arts, pottery, and other hand-made items are also available. At the height of the season the market brings over 2,000 shoppers downtown weekly. 25 • Cruise Night Culver’s, W6606 Hwy. 23, 5:30-8 p.m. Mini car show, live music by The Kevin Fayte Rock ’N’ Roll Trio or a D.J. playing music from the ’50s & ’60s 25 • WEDNESDAY Farmers Market Main St. Plaza, 30 S. Main St., noon-6 p.m. 15 vendors sell Wisconsin-grown produce, plants, flowers, and hand-made items. This smaller market brings a weekly attendance of 250 shoppers downtown. The Lunchtime Live! series also runs in coordination with the Wednesday Farmers Market. Stay for lunch and live music while checking out Downtown Fond du Lac Farmers Market! 27 • Hugh Bob and the Hustle Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts, 51 Sheboygan St., bar opens 7 p.m.; performance 8 p.m. 2013 WAMI Winner for Best New Artist. Their self-titled debut album brings to life a slice of classic Americana, ruggedly poetic lyrics, sweetly winsome roots rock. $30 (THELMA members 20% discount)
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28 • SATURDAY Farmers Market 50 Western Ave., 7 a.m.-noon. Over 90 vendors sell the freshest Wisconsin-grown produce, plants, flowers, baked goods, meats and cheese. Crafts, arts, pottery, and other hand-made items are also available. At the height of the season the market brings over 2,000 shoppers downtown weekly.
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28 • Human Race 2013: “Be A Hero” Lakeside Park, 555 N. Park Ave., 8 a.m. Dress as your favorite hero and join in the 5K and/or 1-mile interactive event at this year’s Human Race — all while supporting youth programming at the Volunteer Center! $20 per entrant/$50 family of 4 or more.
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28-29 • Civil War Weekend Wade House Historic Site, W7824 Center St., Greenbush, 10-5 p.m. Celebrate the Civil War Sesquicentennial commemoration by experiencing one of the largest Civil War re-enactments and encampments in Wisconsin. See an authentic skirmish and battle each day, visit with President Abraham Lincoln, listen to music of the Civil War era and enjoy many other activities at this 23rd annual event. Special weekend pricing includes entire site. Adults $12; seniors (65 and older) $10; children (5-17) $6; family rate (up to 2 adults and dependent children under age 18) $32. 28-29 • WIHA Horse Show Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds, 17th & Martin Ave., 7:30 a.m.- 8 p.m. An interscholastic horsemanship competition between local high schools. Horsemanship classes, relay race, barrels, as riders compete for points.
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20 • Searl Pickett Chamber Music Series Church of Our Saviour - Lutheran ELCA, 363 S. Main St., Fond du Lac, 7:30 p.m. The Series marks the return performance by the Wisconsin Brass Quintet, renown faculty ensemble from UW-Madison. Their performance will include selections featuring UW organist John Chappell Stowe on Church of our Saviour’s unique, German-built tracker pipe organ. Season tickets for all four 2013 concerts are $45, by mail and also at the door at the first concert Sept. 20. To order season tickets, send your check to: Searl Pickett Series Tickets, P.O. Box 1482, Fond du Lac, WI 54936. Single tickets sold at the door for $15 each, students admitted free.
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Greece is our favorite destination Valerie and Wayne Graczyk
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Greece is the most magical, beautiful, historical place we have ever traveled to, so we have decided to return in April of 2014!
f someone were to ask you what is your favorite place to travel to -what would you say? Over the past eight years Wayne and I have led tours to approximately 15 countries, so our answer no doubt is a bit different from yours. Unless of course you have travelled to Greece! We were supposed to go to Egypt in 2011 but civil unrest erupted. We were leading a large group and the travel agency asked me what other country would I want to take the group to? I had just finished reading a book about a mother and daughter traveling to Greece titled “Traveling with Pomegranates” by Susan Monk Kidd and Ann Kidd Taylor. I closed my eyes and replied “Greece.” We did go to Greece and it was unforgettable! One of our travelers wrote on her evaluation “Greece was NOT on my bucket list (she used a word here that was a bit stronger). “WOW was I wrong!” So what made Greece so exceptional? Well, to begin with, it is the birthplace of democracy. We have a photo of the entire group standing in front of the Acropolis, which is high above the city of Athens. When we took the photo I thought this is so surreal. I have seen the photo of the Acropolis since grade school in history books but to be Wayne Graczyk in front of the Acropolis in Athens, Greece.
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standing right there was a “pinch me” moment of was this really happening? We traveled to Olympia, the site of the Olympic Games, and I ran the length of the field where the first athletes ran. Stones are dated to around 2,000 BC. The first games were held in 776 BC, with the final games in AD 393. Women were not allowed to watch the games with the exception of one. She was a priestess of Demeter Chamyne, who during the games sat at the goddess’ altar. Only Greeks were allowed to participate in the games. Another fascinating place we visited was Delphi, the home of the sanctuary of the god Apollo on the slopes of Mount Parnassus. On the day we toured it was a gorgeous clear, cool, blue sky morning and the views were breathtaking. We were the only tourists and we could feel a sense of sacredness as we walked up the steep incline. The temple was situated at the highest place on the mountain where pilgrims devoutly climbed to be told their future. It was here the Oracles would interpret the prophesies. It was here where annually the fumes of volcanic gas that came out of the ground placed the priestesses in trances speaking gibberish with the Oracles translating. Our expert guide, Voula brought it all to life for us. Cruising the islands of Mykonos, Crete, Santorini, Ephesus and Patmos was a delight. Each island was unique; Mykonos had windmills, Santorini had white painted buildings with blue domed roofs, Hydra had donkeys as the only mode of transportation to carry household items or groceries. The islands were hilly with narrow cobblestoned streets, and dogs lying in the sun. In fact, everywhere we went in Greece there were dogs sleeping or wandering. The dogs were calm and friendly. We were told there is a law in Athens that the dogs belong to all of the community and they are fed by the restaurants nearby. They were taken care of by a veterinarian team paid by the government, and they are valued as part of the community. Wayne threw a dog a dinner roll and the dog turned
Join us for free presentations on Greece where we will share great photos, stories, and bring the rich Greek history alive: ● Campbellsport Public Library, Monday, Sept. 9, 6:30 p.m. ● Oshkosh Public Library, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 6:30 p.m. ● Ripon Public Library, Tuesday, Oct. 22, 6:30 p.m.
away. The waiter said the dogs enjoy the best meats from the menu and a dinner roll would not suffice. In the book I mentioned earlier, Susan Monk Kidd describes going to the island of Ephesus and visiting the House of Mary, the mother of Jesus. In the book the women who were traveling with her visited the house. There is a tradition of writing a wish or a prayer on a sheet of paper and sticking them in a crevice of a huge tree on the property. I explained this to our travelers and a number of them joined me in this ritual. It was very touching to see all the white slips of paper carefully placed with hopes of being answered. It is an interesting piece of history. The very house had been excavated and it is believed to be where Mary lived out her final days. I bought a book on the history and enjoyed reading it as we continued our travels. You can’t go to Greece without enjoying the food. There are so many different and delicious tastes and smells. We tried everything and enjoyed some of these dishes: Spanakopita, a pie made from phyloo dough, spinach and feta cheese stuffed and layered; Baklava, a well-known Greek pastry; Souvlaki, a gyros pita filled with lamb, or pork or chicken with a yogurt cucumber sauce; and Moussaka, an oven baked casserole of layered eggplant and meat filling.
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Area volunteer opportunities Kindergarten, Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity volunteers needed kindergarten classrooms
Advocap is urgently recruiting volunteers to serve at Rosenow, Roberts and Chegwin schools in the kindergarten classrooms. Volunteers can serve through the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) or the Foster Grandparent Program. Interested candidates must be age 55 years and over and enjoy sharing their time and experience with children. Kindergarten volunteers work oneon-one with children and in small group settings to help them learn to read, improve academics, improve emotional and social development and to serve as a role model, mentor and friend. Volunteers choose the days and hours they are able to give. All volunteers receive training, mileage reimbursement, accident/ liability insurance, and annual recognition. An application and a background check are part of the registration process to begin this rewarding volunteer opportunity. Volunteers who meet income guidelines and are able to commit to a minimum of 15 hours each week may also qualify to earn a non-taxable hourly stipend, paid
holiday, sick, and vacation hours through the Foster Grandparent Program. For more information about volunteering in the classrooms, please contact Bridget Bestor, Volunteer Development Specialist, at 922-7760 or bridgetb@Advocap. org. Founded in 1966, Advocap’s mission is to create opportunities for people and communities to reduce poverty and increase selfsufficiency. Advocap is a private 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization serving Fond du Lac, Green Lake and Winnebago counties.
For more information about Advocap’s programs or donating to its mission, visit www.Advocap.org or call 922-7760.
Habitat for Humanity construction volunteers assist with rough and fine carpentry, cabinets, tiling, windows, landscaping/yard work, plumbing or painting. Habitat’s mission is to join with local community business partners and volunteers to build simple affordable houses to provide shelter for those who lack adequate shelter.
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Volunteers duties are to greet participants, guide participants in food selection, and keep pantry area neat. Volunteers may choose their schedule from the hours the Food Pantry is open - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; and Wednesdays 9-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-5 p.m. The Salvation Army aims to “meet human needs.”
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Social Security questions and answers By Karyl Richson, Social Security public affairs specialist
I need to get a benefit verification letter. Do I need to come into the office?
No, you can get it online. There’s no need to fight traffic and visit a busy government office in order to obtain proof of your benefits. To get your benefit verification letter, simply visit us online at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount and set up a my Social Security account. After you’ve spent a few minutes to establish your account, it will be simple to get your benefit verification letter immediately and much more, at any time. For example, in addition to getting another benefit verification letter in the future, you can check your benefit and payment information, as well as your earnings record. You also can change your address, phone number, and direct deposit information. Get your benefit verification at www.socialsecurity.gov/ myaccount.
Can I apply online for retirement benefits?
Yes. In fact, almost half of all individuals apply for retirement benefits online. Join the millions of Americans who have saved a trip to a Social Security office and applied the quickest and easiest way — online. In as little as 15 minutes you can submit your application electronically. In most cases, once you’ve submitted your application, you’re done and there are no forms
to sign or documents to send in. If we do need more information to process your application, a representative will contact you. If both my spouse and I are entitled to Social Security benefits based on our own work records, is there any reduction in our payments because we are married? No. We independently calculate each person’s Social Security benefit amount. Each spouse receives a monthly benefit amount based on his or her own earnings. Couples are not penalized simply because they are married. If one member of the couple earned low wages or did not earn enough Social Security credits to be eligible for retirement benefits, he or she may be eligible to receive benefits as a spouse.
Social Security pays only for total disability. We do not pay benefits for partial or shortterm disability. For more information, read our publication, Disability Benefits, by visiting www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs and typing the title of the publication in the search box.
I am eligible to apply for disability benefits. How does Social Security decide whether I am disabled?
If I receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability benefits, what is the effect on my benefits if I work?
Overall, we use a five-step evaluation process to decide whether you are disabled. The process considers any current work activity you are doing. It also considers the severity of your medical condition and how it affects your ability to work. To be found disabled: ● You must be unable to do work you did before you became disabled and we must decide you cannot adjust to other work because of your medical condition; and ● Your disability must last, or be expected to last, for at least one year or to result in death.
For more information about Social Security, visit our website at socialsecurity.gov or call us toll-free at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778)
In most cases, your return to work would reduce your benefit amount. Unlike Social Security disability, there is no “trial work period” for people who get SSI disability benefits. If your only income besides SSI is from your work, you can earn up to $1,505 in a month (in 2013) before we stop your payments. We have several publications about SSI, including Reporting Your Wages When You Receive Supplemental Security Income, available at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs. Simply type the title of the publication into
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the publication search box. Note that there are other work incentives that can help you return to work when you receive SSI. You can read about them in What You Need To Know When You Get Supplemental Security Income (SSI), also available at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs.
Are Social Security numbers reassigned after a person dies?
No. We do not reassign Social Security numbers. In all, we have assigned more than 460 million Social Security numbers. Each year we assign about 5.5 million new numbers. There are over one billion combinations of the ninedigit Social Security number. As a result, the current system has enough new numbers to last for several more generations.
I am receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Can my children receive dependent’s benefits based on my benefits?
No. SSI benefits are based on the needs of one individual and are paid only to the qualifying
person. Disabled children are potentially eligible for SSI, but there are no spouse’s, dependent children’s, or survivors benefits payable as there are with Social Security benefits. For more information, see our publication, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), available online at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs. Simply type the title of the publication in the publication search box. You also may want to read Understanding Supplemental Security Income (SSI), available at www.socialsecurity. gov/ssi/text-understanding-ssi.htm.
If I go back to work, will I automatically lose my Social Security disability benefits?
No, Social Security has several work incentive programs to help people who want to work. You may be able to receive monthly benefits and continue your health care coverage during a trial work period. For information about Social Security’s work incentives and how they can help you return to work, you should: ● Visit our special work site at www. socialsecurity.gov/work;
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Is it true that if you have low income you can get help paying your Medicare premiums?
Yes. If your income and resources are limited, your state may be able to help with your Medicare Part B premium, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts. State rules vary on the income and resources that apply. Contact your state or local medical assistance, social services, or welfare office, or call the Medicare hotline, 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), and ask about the Medicare Savings Programs. If you have limited income and resources, you also may be able to get extra help paying for prescription drug coverage under Medicare Part D. Learn more at www.socialsecurity.gov/ prescriptionhelp. Also, see our publication, Medicare, at www.socialsecurity.gov/ pubs. Type the title of the publication in the publication search box. ✦
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All persons 60 years or older, or married to someone 60 years of age or older are eligible for the Fond du Lac County Elderly Nutrition Program. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination on the grounds of: race, color, creed, sex, national origin, or their ability to pay.
nutrition
Each meal contains 1/3 of the current Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) established by the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Academy of Sciences: ● Meat or alternative – 3 oz. cooked ● Vegetable and fruit – 2 half cups ● Bread or alternative – 1 serving ● Butter/fortified margarine – 1 teaspoon ● Dessert – half cup ● Milk – half pint.
registration
Those attending are required to preregister at least one day in advance by 1 p.m., either by signing up at a meal site or by calling: ● Fond du Lac Courthouse — 929-3937 ● Waupun Senior Center — 324-7930.
donations
There is a suggested donation of $3 for those 60 years of age or older or married to someone 60+. Mobile Meals suggested donation of $3.50.
Menus are subject to change. 2% milk, and margarine served Fond du Lac County Senior Services Department 929-3937
cancellations
If you must cancel due to illness or an emergency, please call the Department of Senior Service at 929-3937 before 1 p.m. the business day prior to the cancelled meal.
volunteers
Volunteers are needed for the Senior Dining Program of the Fond du Lac County Dept. of Senior Services. Call 929-3114 for more information.
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if necessary. Union members also install free smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors where needed. Supply houses and local merchants typically donate the materials and equipment. On September 21, Local 400 Union members and local contractors will once again volunteer to provide free safety inspections and minor repairs of heating systems in the City of Fond du Lac and North Fond du Lac. Additionally, new smoke detectors, batteries for existing, functional smoke and carbon monoxide detectors will be provided to applicants qualified by local government services through Project HEAT’S ON. Fox River Valley Local 400 Plumbers & Steamfitters, along with members of the Mechanical Contractors Association of North Central Wisconsin have participated with local merchants, fire
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