50 September 2011 | The magazine for active, mature lifestyles
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ADRC: MEDICARE PROGRAMS
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MEDICAL HOME
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SAVVY SENIOR
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FEATURE STORY:
NATURAL MAN
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WOODLAND DUNES DIRECTOR GREW UP WITH NATURE
THINGS TO DO
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CRAIG WISON COLUMN REMEMBER THAT FIRST CAR?
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Medical Home …
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SAVVY SENIOR
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Things To Do
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Craig WIson Column Remember That First Car?
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NATURAL MAN
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Jim Knickelbine, 54, kayaks on the West Twin River on a recent summer day. He especially likes to birdwatch while out on the water and always has his binoculars handy. For a feature story about the director of the Woodland Dunes Nature Center and Preserve, see page 6. Sue Pischke/50 Plus
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JUDY RANK | for 50 Plus! A Medicare Part A to D program is being offered by the benefit specialists from the Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) at the Kiel Library on Wednesday, Aug. 31 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
The second speaker will be Karen Schultz, lead physical therapist at Aurora Medical Center. She will be speaking on incontinence and how it relates to falls. To register for the event, contact the ADRC by Sept. 16 at (920) 683-4180. For those wishing to participate in a screening, please make an appointment at the time of the registration.
The program also will be offered on Thursday, Sept. 8 from 1:30 to 3:30 at the Manitowoc Senior Center. The last program will be offered on Sept. 29 from 6 to 8 pm. at the ADRC office, 4319 Expo Drive. This program is for those who will be receiving Medicare in the near future or are on Medicare and would like a refresher of the different insurance options through Medicare.
‘Stepping On’ The ADRC, in cooperation with the Two Rivers Senior Center, will be offering the “Stepping On” program for those 65 years and older. This program is held two hours, once per week, for seven weeks. The Two Rivers Senior Center will host the program every Thursday starting Sept. 15 and concluding Oct. 27, from 9 until 11 a.m.
‘Get the Meds Out’ The ADRC is involved in the “Get the Meds Out” program through the UW Extension in Milwaukee. Through this program, homebound individuals may dispose of their old, unused drugs, both prescription and overthe-counter, by requesting a mailer from the ADRC. They then place their drugs inside the mailer and mail them off to the program. Mailers may be requested by calling the ADRC at (920) 683-4180.
Stepping On is a free, community based, fun and interactive evidencebased falls prevention program aimed at educating participants and building confidence in order to reduce and/ or eliminate falls. The Stepping On Program focuses on how strength and balancing exercises, medication management, home safety, footwear, vision, and mobility are important in preventing falls.
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by a health professional and a lay leader. Local guest experts also assist by providing information on exercise, vision, safety and medications. For more information or to register, please call the ADRC at (920) 683-4180.
Powerful tools Registrations are being taken for the next Powerful Tools for Caregiving six-week program. It will be held at Aurora Medical Center from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Fridays, beginning Oct. 7. This free program is for the family caregiver to help them understand the importance of taking care of themselves and how to deal with the stress that comes from the added responsibility of caregiving. For more information or to register for the program please call the ADRC.
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The ADRC and the Public Health Have a safe and relaxing Labor Day! Department, along with medical providers in the community, will be Judy Rank is executive director of the hosting the third annual Fall Focus on Manitowoc County Aging and Disability Safe and Healthy Living seminar on The Stepping On Program is led Resource Center. Friday, Sept. 23, at the Holiday Inn in Manitowoc. The event starts with registration beginning 1 & 2 bedroom apartments for the elderly • 62 and above or qualified disabled at 8:30 a.m. with a light breakfast • RRentt bbasedd on iincome • M Medical di l amounts t ddeductible d tibl 2 Bedroom Apt. and will conclude around 1 p.m. Available Call 920-732-3440 today! with a heart healthy lunch. The cost is $9 per person. PARKVIEW APARTMENTS & K K-WEST WE EST APA E APARTMENTS ART RTME MEN NTS Attendees will have the opportunity to sign up for balance screening, blood pressure screening, a review of medications and take part in water exercises in the pool at the Holiday Inn. The event will include exhibits and demonstrations of the Stepping On program, and tai chi, door prizes and handouts are available. Registration for any of the screenings must be made prior to the event and can be done by calling the ADRC at (920) 6834180. Keynote speaker will be Sue
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Medical Home ‌ You may have heard the term “medical homeâ€? lately. A medical home is a home base for your health care needs, but it is more than just a place. It is a relationship and a team focusing on you. Your medical team works together to make your care patient-centered. Your provider develops a partnership with you and, when appropriate, your family. Medical Home is described as a program that: ensures that primary healthcare is accessible, family-centered, coordinated and comprehensive; is continuous, compassionate and focused on you; offers more streamlined and appropriate care with less waste, lower costs and most importantly, better outcomes. builds partnerships with families. Having a medical home means you are at the center of the efforts to keep you healthy. You have an ongoing relationship with your doctor and a team of medical experts, and your care will be ready when you need it,
Healthy Teeth Initiative coordinated and complete, designed around you, and discussed in a way you can understand. Your doctor will help you stay well by making sure you receive routine checkups, screenings, and testing; get care for both your immediate illnesses/ injuries and chronic diseases, receive referrals to specialists; have access to wellness tools that help you achieve or maintain a healthier lifestyle, and provide you with an individualized care plan after every visit, to include: ongoing active problems; full medication summary; goals and objectives as established by you and your provider at the time of visit; and follow up as agreed upon between you, your provider and health care team. The patient is a partner in a medical home and should take an active role in the plan to stay healthy: Talk with your doctor: Tell your story well
Describe all your symptoms or problems clearly Stick to the point Don’t be afraid to discuss sensitive or embarrassing topics Be honest Share your point of view Ask questions What is my main concern? What do I need to do? Why do I need to do this treatment or testing? Be prepared Find out more about your disease or illness Know all of the medications and supplements you are taking Write down your questions before your visit Bring someone along to help you ask questions and understand
Assisting Healthy Teeth, Healthy Communities with necessary dental hygiene supplies is the focus of the Manitowoc County Home and Community Education Association (HCE) outreach this year. One of its members, Joan Rhea, below, is volunteering her time two days a week at the dental center at York Street, Manitowoc. She sorts dental supplies, answers the phone, does filing, and other related tasks. Healthy Teeth, Healthy Community assists in helping low-income, uninsured and Medicaid eligible residents with dental issues. Members also go into the schools to treat needy students and supply them with toothpaste, toothbrushes and floss. HCE members have donated more than $1,600 in supplies to the effort. HCE is associated with the UW Extension System. Submitted
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NATURAL MAN Woodland Dunes Director Grew Up With Nature STORY AND PHOTOS BY DEB HORN 50 Plus correspondent Getting out on the water and communing with nature is a favorite pastime of Jim Knickelbine of Manitowoc. He grew up on the west side of Manitowoc — along the Manitowoc River — and has enjoyed canoeing there since he was 15 years old. He had a good friend growing up who also canoed. “We were always canoeing from Manitowoc Rapids down to the harbor in Manitowoc and back,� Knickelbine said. The duo used to participate in the whitewater races that the Manitowoc Jaycees hosted every spring.
Knickelbine then started kayaking when it became popular 10 or 15 years ago. “Kayaks are much more user friendly and easily transportable,� he said. “They can be more comfortable to actually sit in because of backrests and things like that.� He prefers the recreational kayaks because, “they are great for calm rivers and nature exploration,� which is what he likes to do. Knickelbine’s family (wife Sue, son Matthew and daughters, Jenny and Emma) owns five kayaks — a tandem and four singles. “One of them is 35 pounds so you can really just pick it up with one hand on and off the car and into the water wherever you want. We use the singles a
Jim Knickelbine sits inside the new Little Wings nature play area at Woodland Dunes and displays some of the articles available for kids to play with. lot because then each person can just go on their own if they see something interesting.� Knickelbine has done sea kayaking in the Apostle Islands five times with groups of high school kids. He went along as their naturalist. “That’s wonderful too, but most of the time we’re using our recreational kayaks, just kind of paddling around and poking around,� with binoculars always handy.
Good Local Selection He notes there are many wonderful places to canoe and kayak in the immediate area, including the East and West Twin Rivers, Manitowoc River, and Collins Marsh. He sees and hears a lot of birds on his expeditions.
“That’s probably most of what I’m looking for and that’s because they are so easily seen, usually. They are advertising themselves by singing and a lot of times aren’t too hard to find,� he said. “But I’m also interested in the botany of areas around rivers and lakes. There’s a
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lot of interesting wildflowers out there and some that really just grow in wetlands … and that’s a way to get up close to those where you couldn’t really otherwise. Those areas are often too wet to walk into.
‘Natural’ Background The 54-year-old has a degree in natural resources and has
been director of the Woodland Dunes Nature Center for the past six years, serving as a volunteer there for 20 years. Knickelbine’s interest began when he was attending Roncalli High School and took a field trip out to Woodland Dunes to watch them band birds. He credits his biology teacher in high school, Sister Verna,
for spurring his interest in natural history and biology. A n o t h e r mentor was Charles Sontag, his biology professor during his first two years of college at UWManitowoc. “He’s probably the most knowledgeable birdwatcher around,” said Knickelbine. Sontag serves on the Woodland Dunes board of directors, “so I see him all the time and I really look up to him.” Knickelbine said the natural areas along the lakeshore are
very special, such as Woodland Dunes, Point Beach and the Rahr School Forest.
“They are close to the lakeshore where birds and insects are migrating. Often, a lot of them will stop in these areas, wetlands and forests, either just to rest during their migration or to nest and reproduce,” Knickelbine said. He noted this has been a really good year for the birds because of the moisture, so there are a lot of insects for them to eat. “We’re at 105 species of birds, which is pretty remarkable for one specific location,” he said. “Even though it’s 1,200 acres, that’s still a lot of species of birds in one place. “Early in the morning, I think, is the most enjoyable time for me to go out paddling, but that has to do with birds, too. That’s when they sing the most and you can identify more species. They kind of
quiet down in the middle of the day.
Many Species Knickelbine said a biologist came to Woodland Dunes recently and in half a day, he identified 19 species of dragonflies. “They eat so many mosquitoes, more than I think birds and bats do even. Even our boardwalk trail here that goes out into the marsh, there are seldom any mosquitoes out there during the daytime, and I really wonder if it has a lot to do with all the dragonflies and everything out there,” Knickelbine said. He noted, “There are like seven or eight species of frogs. It’s kind of fun mostly listening for them as you go. He also sees deer, otters, mink, muskrat and turtles while out paddling. “The thing I enjoy most about this place, though, is the opportunity to preserve those NATURAL MAN continued on pg 9
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habitats that are here. I see this place as kind of a Noah’s Ark where you have plants and animals that aren’t typically found in this part of Wisconsin because of the cooling effect of the lake and because of the proximity to the lake and that migration corridor that’s there. “ So you have pretty unique plant and animal communities that are surrounded by some kind of development, cities on either side and then farmland, and here you have this island of really almost wilderness. Often those areas are kind of overlooked, but they are really important biologically. As you sometimes lose species in other areas, at least you have pockets where they’re hanging on, and if you manage them correctly, you can preserve them hopefully forever,” he said.
Musical Family Besides his love of nature, Knickelbine also loves music. He plays the piano at St. James Parish in Cooperstown. He comes from a musical family, with both his parents and grandmothers playing instruments. He plays the guitar and fiddle in a group called Bug-Eyed Pete, which consists of 10 people from his
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church who play mainly acoustic and Celtic music. His wife, son and daughter are included in the group, which playing six gigs per year. His youngest daughter, Emma, is in eighth grade. His oldest daughter, Jenny, is married and a graduate student at UW-Madison working on her master’s degree in zoology. His son, Matthew, is attending Northland College, and is a natural resources major there, following in his father’s footsteps. Knickelbine’s family went camping recently and enjoy doing that whenever they can. They also made a trip to the Boundary Waters this summer. “Wilderness camping by canoe is my favorite thing to do. And bird watching along the way always makes it interesting,” Knickelbine said.
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SEPT. 9 CAMPFEST, Manitowoc County Expo, Family camping event that offers music, food, games and activities. Fee charged, campfest.net, (920) 434-2380. Also Sept. 10-11
SPUTNIKFEST, Rahr West Art Museum, commemorating the Russian satellite piece that landed in Manitowoc in 1962. Festivities include family activities, costume contest, demonstrations, food, juried art fair, entertainment and more spacey fun. (920) 686-3090 LOBSTERFEST, Washington Park, Manitowoc. A traditional “live” Maine lobster dinner. live entertainment, 50/50 cash raffles every hour, theme table competitions and non-lobster food served all evening along with beverages. 4-9 p.m., (920) 758-9196 13TH ANNUAL ANTIQUE TRACTOR SHOW, Newton Firefighter’s Park, steam engines, vintage farm tractors, motors, horse-mule demonstrations, blacksmith, garden tractors, kids activities, antique trucks and automobiles, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (920) 732-1562. Also runs Sept. 11.
KURTZ’S OKTOBERFEST, Downtown Two Rivers, Beer tent and festivities to celebrate the harvest, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., (920) 793-1222, in connection with Ethnic Fest
FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL AND BARN DANCE, Pinecrest Historical Village, evening barn dance and fun (on-site dance lessons), noon to 8 p.m. (920) 684-4445
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SWEETWATER SEA CONCERTS/ MOXIE CHICKS, 620 Park St., Manitowoc. One block east of the RahrWest Art Museum. Swinging three-part harmonies liven up a variety of music. 7 p.m.
ETHNIC FEST, Two Rivers, Celebrate more than 60 cultures from around the world with ethnic food booths, music, dance, craft vendors and entertainment. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (920) 794-1482
AIR SUPPLY, Capitol Civic Centre. The Australian soft rock duo has been entertaining audiences since 1976; 7:30 p.m., (920) 683-2184
DISNEY’S MY SON PINOCCHIO: GEPPETTO’S MUSICAL TALE, Capitol Civic Centre, Manitowoc. Based on the book by David Stern, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. The classic tale of an aging toymaker and his puppet, Pinocchio, 7 p.m., (920) 683-2184
SEPT. 11 9-11 REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY, Rahr West Art Museum, Manitowoc. (920) 686-3090
SEPT. 10 FIFTH ANNUAL PIG TO PIG WALK, Piggly Wiggly, Manitowoc, to Piggly Wiggly in Two Rivers. Fundraiser to benefit Manitowoc County Habitat for Humanity, 8 a.m., (920) 6824931or (920) 794-8931
The annual Kites Over Lake Michigan festival is slated for Sept. 3-4 at Neshotah Beach in Two Rivers. 50 Plus file photo
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Remember That First Car? First cars are a bit like first kisses. You remember them. But unlike first kisses, first cars usually have better memories attached to them. That first kiss might not have been all that pleasant.
I knew, I was driving a 1963 Plymouth Fury back to campus. She was beige. And beautiful.
There is nothing unpleasant about your first car. They are instant friends. They take you places. They give you your first taste of freedom. Free at last. Free at last.
The thing about the 1963 Fury is that there was no gearshift, on the floor or on the column. It had push buttons. Right there on the dashboard.
Matt Stone recalls the feeling in his new book, “My First Car.” In it, dozens of people reminisce about their first true love, and we aren’t talking humans here.
You pushed DRIVE and you went forward. You pushed REVERSE and you went backward. You pushed NEUTRAL and you stayed put.
Jay Leno waxes nostalgic about his 1934 Ford pickup, Tom Wolfe goes on about his 1953 Ford Country Squire station wagon, and Morgan Freeman says he couldn’t get a date before he got a 1952 Ford convertible. After that, he couldn’t keep women away. My grandmother had to die for me to get my first car. Hers. It was a high price to pay, but at least I got something in return. She died while I was in college, and the next thing
She was about as high-tech as you could get. Man was about to walk on the moon that summer; I could understand why. I had push buttons on the dash. There was no looking back. I have reminisced about Melinda before. It’s hard to get first loves out of our minds. I named her after a movie character who made a positive, if somewhat quirky, impression on me. Can’t even remember the movie. Melinda took us everywhere, never
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complaining. Yes, a Syracuse snowstorm always proved a challenge for her, but she traversed the roads between Syracuse and Ithaca more times than either of us can remember. And once she took six of us to Fort Lauderdale on spring break. She was a good sport, although her shocks and springs and whatever else she had down there were already screaming as we slowly climbed the ramp onto Route 81 near campus. But I was fickle back then, not appreciating unconditional love when I had it. Melinda was wasted on the young. On me. I eventually traded her in for a brand-new VW Beetle. The Bug was efficient and practical. Everything a first love is not. Nor should be.
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Save The Date! 2011 Lakeshore Woman’s Expo Thursday, September 29th 3–8 pm Manitowoc County Ice Center
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$5 Admission at the Door Donated to Local Charities.
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SCHEDULE Main Stage 3:30 pm 4:00 pm 5:15 pm 5:30 pm 6:30 pm
YMCA Holy Family Memorial Affairs to Remember Amy Hanten Juliet Kosarzycki
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