December 2010
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Christmas memories run deep in southwest Iowa MIKE BROWNLEE Staff Writer mike.brownlee@nonpareilonline.com (712) 325-5732
Christmas memories. Those two words conjure up so many warm thoughts in the United States and much of the world. Consuelo Foster sat crocheting on a Wednesday at The Center, 714 South Main St., reminiscing about Christmases gone by. “I was the oldest of 15 children, eight boys, seven girls,” she said. “We’d always have a snowball fight. We were supposed to be out gathering firewood. Our father would come out and he’d walk right into the middle of a snowball fight. We always had fun.” Foster said the family lived in a house on Third Street, it’s still there today, that was too small for a family that big to have a Christmas tree and presents weren’t abundant. “But we’d take care of each other and had great times,” she said. “We’d find little toys and put it under each others’ beds. Foster’s parents came to the United States from Mexico in the 1920s and settled in Council Bluffs, buying the house for just $500 – $100 down. She said she remembers making tamales on Christmas day. Her mother would
cook the tamales by putting them in a pot and placing it inside a bigger pot with boiling water. “We’d take turns watching to make sure the water didn’t boil over,” Foster said. Foster smiled, remembering her youth. Then it was time to join her crocheting group. Cleo Croson said she remembered the meal her family would eat on Christmas Eve. “We always had oyster stew,” she said, “and then some fudge. And we opened presents on Christmas Eve.” Her husband of 57 years, Don, remembered his favorite gift. “The most memorable present I ever got was a little red wagon,” he said. “It was snowing like the devil outside, but I went out and drug it up and down the road. I just had to use it.” The pair had five children, three boys and two girls, and Cleo said she remembers finally finding the best place to hide their presents. “I learned to hide the
kids’ presents in suitcases, because they never looked there,” she said. “They never did find ‘em.” At this revelation Don admits to being fooled as well. “Hid them from me, too. This is the first time I’ve heard that,” he said. The pair joined a group heading off to tai chi class. Near the crocheting table, a pair of tables
house woman playing 30-point pitch. “You always tried to stay up and see Santa Claus,” Sharon Thomas said, which was met with a chorus of “mmm hmms” by fellow players Mary Moser, Pat Thomas and Peggy Dailey. “There are so many memories, I can’t single one out,” Dailey said with a smile. Well then, what are the plans for this
Christmas? “Wait for Santa Claus. Try to catch him again,” Sharon Thomas said with a laugh, before adding, “I’m very fortunate to have all my family close. That’s the best part. “And we hope all our children come home from the wars.” “Soon,” Daily added. That, they agreed, would be the best Christmas memory of all.
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Changes coming for English-speaking Roman Catholics Pope Benedict XVI recently approved a new English translation of the Roman Missal, the book of prayers and worship rules used worldwide in the faith’s central spiritual event, the Mass. U.S. bishops then set Nov. 27, 2011, the first Sunday of the Advent season, as the date that U.S. Catholics must begin using the new missal. It is intended to be a more accurate version of the church’s ancient Latin texts than the ones that English-speakingCatholics have been using for more than 40 years, since the Second Vatican Council led to the Mass being celebrated in local languages around the world. The new translation stems from an effort by Pope John Paul II and Benedict XVI to make Catholic liturgies more true to their ancient roots, and to unify Catholic worship across language groups, Omaha Archbishop George J. Lucas said in a recent interview with The World-Herald. “In a way, this is just another step in our renewal, to really use the richness of the prayers that have been offered in the church,” Lucas said. The new English translation, in the works for more than a decade, hasn’t been published. But it already has been controversial, in part because it will change several of the prayers and much of the music to which Catholics have become accustomed.
Some will welcome the new translation as bringing back some things that were lost when the Mass was hurriedly translated into English in the 1960s. Some will consider the loftier language to be needlessly cumbersome. Lucas said the new translation does not represent a rollback of Vatican II changes, nor is it a step toward returning to the Latin Mass for everyone. The altered language is meant to be more meaningful, lyrical and appropriately solemn to the occasion. For example, when the priest says “The Lord be with you,” the people will respond, “And with your spirit,” instead of the current reply, “And also with you.” When they recite the Nicene Creed, the people will say at one point, “consubstantial with the Father,” instead of the current, “one in Being with the Father.” Church leaders in Nebraska and Iowa, as elsewhere, are beginning to educate clergy, liturgists and music leaders. The people in the pews will be next. Over the coming year there will be bulletin
inserts, sermons, seminars and meetings to teach the 370,000 Catholics in Nebraska and 500,000 in Iowa about the changes and answer their questions. “The concerns, or the resistance, or the questions, we will be able to address that in an open and respectful way, so that it’s not dropped on us all of a sudden,” Lucas said. Grand Island Diocese Chancellor Kathy Hahn led a seminar on the new missal on Sept. 18 at the diocese’s Festival of Faith in North Platte. The title – “New Words, Deeper Meaning, Same Mass” – speaks volumes about local church leaders’ approach. “We see this as a real important moment of catechesis, of teaching,” Lucas said. People value the Mass and the prayers they know, and might not like to see those things changed, the archbishop said. “We’re doing it because the Holy Father decided it would be good for the life of the church,” Lucas said. So the archbishop hopes people will “receive what’s being given, not so much critique it.”
This is an opportunity, he said, for people to learn more about their faith and the meaning of Mass as they learn about the new missal. Lucas called it “a chance to understand the mystery of what we are about at the liturgy. We really are participating in something that God is doing for us. It’s not our project.” Ideally, that’s how people will respond, said Eileen Burke-Sullivan, an associate professor of theology at Creighton Uni-
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The Holiday season brings many events to SWI Carter Lake Senior Center Brrr!!! The weather sure can change here in a hurry! Fall brings beautiful colors and cool temps and we all know what follows ... winter. Cold temps, icy conditions – and the white and fluffy stuff we like to call ... snow. Lets look out for each other out there and check in on one another from time to time just to say “hi” or “how are you doing?” Remember to allow our drivers to drive slowly due to weather conditions. Plan extra time to get from place to place. Call if you are canceling your plans and we will try to do the same in a timely manner. If you need to find something to do, don’t forget about: ■ Game night at the center every Saturday evening (except for the 2nd Sat of the month) 4:30pm-8:30pm ■ Pot luck supper at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to come. Watch for sign-up sheets for movies, Walmart, bowling, field trips, etc. May you all have a safe and wonderful Holiday season. Harlan Senior Center Hi from the Harlan Center. This is such a busy month will school programs, cards being sent and received, making goodies to serve and all that goes with the Holiday season. We do
hope you had a good Thanksgiving. This is the final month for you to check your Part D Medicare Plans, just a reminder you have until Dec. 31 to change or enroll during the annual election period. Plans change and just because your plan was best this year do not mean it will be next year. Do yourself a favor and maybe you will save some dollars. The December activates for the Center include the usual Crafts held Mondays and Fridays at 9 a.m. Wednes-
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is Tuesday, Dec. 14 at 9:30 a.m. The second evening meal this month will be Thursday, Dec. at 6 p.m. there will be blood pressure checks and Holiday music by Ann and Company. The Life After Loss Support Group meeting will be Tuesday, Dec. 21 2:30 p.m. This will be a meal meeting. The Center will be closed on Friday, Dec. 24 for the holiday. A Happy New Year Celebration is set for Thursday, Dec. 30 at the noon meal. The Center will be closed on Friday, Dec. 31 for the New Year holiday. Wow! Another year has gone by, it doesn’t seem possible, but time flies when you are having fun at The Senior Center. When you are making your New Year’s Resolution plan on attending the Center and taking advantage of all that we have to offer from the meals to activities such as continuing education, nutrition lessons, health
and wellness, volunteer opportunities and a host of Senior information. You could be like Mikie, try us and you might like it. Until next month have a Happy New Year. Missouri Valley Senior Center This has been a nice Fall, hasn’t it? What I really miss though is the smell of burning leaves. I know all the hazard particulars of that but it still seems like I should see some leaves burning in the evening. Halloween was a success. The party here at the meal site was great! The ladies that do the decorating and fixing the punch, etc. always do such a good job! Thank you, ladies! Some of the costumes were great. In December, Christmas with Santa visiting with the children as they come to visit with him is a highlight of the year. This year the party falls on Dec. 19. The Site
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Council is already working on parties and programs for next year. I think with the good weather we have experienced, it makes everyone want to get things done and planned before winter snows appear. We are hoping our winter is much milder this year than last! We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Oakland Senior Center As we bade “Hello” to Halloween, waved to Thanksgiving and now are officially into the Holiday season, let us not forget that we are still in the season of fall. We have managed to “fall” into the months with quite a bit of activ-
ity. Our fall outings included a trip to the 3B Farm in Griswold where we were taken on a hayrack ride to see the different varieties of apples. We also toured the apple room where we saw apples polished and learned about the various food uses of the different types of apples. Browsing in the retail store and also sampling a delicious apple crisp complete our venture. Our next excursion took us to Neola with a tour of the art gallery of Russ and Penny Christianson. We then had lunch at Sweet Gatherings in Neola. Anna, the owner, showed us a presentation on her founding of the shop and also spoke
on her candy making operation. Johnny Ray Gomez entertained us with his incredible musical talent, compliments of the Merry Makers and the Iowa West Foundation. A flu shot clinic conducted by the Visiting Nurses was held in October with 25 in attendance. Volunteer Betty Johnson and Claudia Davis from Southwest 8 gave a talk on Senior Medicare Patrol. A chaplain from Hospice spoke to us on grief and bereavement. Our annual Halloween Party was held beginning with the traditional Trick or Treating. Lois Krueger was our CENTERS/See Page 6
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winner in Musical Chairs, Pin the Stem on the Pumpkin was won by Neuonia Timberman and Dan Barnett and Bob Godden won the Card Toss. Halloween Trivia winners were the team of Lee Kundsen, Lilly Palmer, Irene Skank, Eleanor Frain, Marie Browning and Laura Rose. Bob and Caroline Godden, Helen Forrister, Alec Carsen, Irma Curts and Dan Barnett won the General Trivia game. Runners Up were Lois and Alden Krueger, Neuonia Timberman, Frances Rollins and June Mathews. Thank you to the Reed Brothers at Ruback’s Grocery and Bill Robinson of Oakland Pharmacy for donating the Halloween candy. Our attendance win-
ners were Betty Cleaveland, Frances Rollins, Bob Calhoon, Neuonia Timberman and Lois Krueger. Our annual World Series Contest was held and Frances Rollins correctly predicted the play-off winners. Lilly Palmer, Lee Knudsen, Earlin Shanno and Betty Cleaveland picked the San Francisco Giants to take the pennant. For our Veteran’s Day Salute we had the very timely and appropriate Aviators from the Merry Makers. Their patriotic music from the 1940’s brought back many memories. Carol Walters gave an interesting presentation on food called “Portion Distortion.” Circle two dates on your calendar for upcoming Christmas events at the Center. On Thursday, Dec. 9 we will
have the talent of Steve Fowler, a Merry Maker’s entertainer. Steve is new to our center and we look forward to his appearance. On Thursday, Dec. 16, we will host our annual Christmas party starting with the noon meal and activities at 1 p.m. Make your reservations for both Merrymaker and the Christmas party the day before by 11 a.m. Phone (712) 482-3353. Many thanks to Lois and Alden Krueger for all the donated bread and goodies. Irene Skank and Margaret White have decorated our tables with appropriate holiday themes to brighten our dining area. Welcome back Audrey Hartje and a speedy recovery to Gladys White who fell and broke her leg.
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playing before people, so they get used to it. Mr. Chuck Grassley came to Woodbine to a Kiwanis Meeting, which was held at the Senior Center. Mr. Phil Lubbers came for our birthday program and sang for his dinner, leading our group in songs. He is another one of our talented volunteers. His wife Sherrill played the piano and we all sang along with Phil. In December we have our “Rose Vista Singalong Group” coming for our birthday program on Dec. 9. On Dec. 4 we have the “Main Street Program” turning our center in a shopping mall from 4 to 7 p.m. They will have tables of different companies to get things from, like Tupperware wickless candles, jewelry, food mixes, etc. Council will meet on Dec. 6. Board will meet on Dec. 13. Bingo on Dec. 3 and 17. Nutrition on Dec. 7 and 21. Wellness on Dec. 10 thru the 16 and on the 29th. Continuing Education on Dec. 2 and 20. On Dec. 23 Rick Powell is coming to sing for our Christmas Program! (He can be my Santa anytime.) We will be closed on Dec. 24 and Dec. 31.
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AREA SENIOR CENTERS Atlantic Senior Center* 411 Walnut St. (712) 243-3599 M–F 9 a.m. to 4p.m.; Meals served Tues./Wed./Thurs., 11:30 a.m.
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Older Iowans can get more bang for the buck on senior issues The Older Iowans Legislature is an independent voice for seniors who believe it is imperative we get the most bang out of every tax dollar spent on senior issues. That’s why the OIL board of directors recently sent the following letter to the newly-elected members of the upcoming 84th session of the Iowa Legislature. We would appreciate readers having an opinion on this important issue to contact their Representative and Senator to make sure their views are known. Anyone wishing to become a member of the OIL can do so by contacting any of the listed board members or by writing to our central office at 5835 Grand Avenue, Suite 106, Des Moines, IA 50312-1437. Dear Senator/Representative: Congratulations on having won election to the 84th Iowa General Assembly. Regardless of how difficult your successful campaign was, your real work is just beginning. You’ll shortly be faced with a seemingly impossible task of meeting all of Iowa’s many and meaningful needs with an always-too-little amount of available funding. Perhaps the members of the Older Iowa Legislature can help you in
matters most important to them – Iowa’s senior citizens. The Older Iowans Legislature is a politically diverse group who believe assisting seniors is not a partisan issue. This unanimity was apparent in its recent annual legislative session in which members across the political spectrum decided their three top priority bills would address different measures that together will assist seniors to remain in their homes as they become frail with aging. Seniors want to stay in their homes as long as they can do so safely. That’s not only good for them, it’s also good for Iowa’s budget because maintaining a safe environment for seniors living at home costs about 20 percent of what would be required to send them to a nursing home. Think of this when you’re considering appropriations for the upcoming fiscal year. Each dollar you allocate to Medicaid Elderly Waiver services has the potential to save the state five dollars in Medicaid nursing home costs. The most recent figures show that seniors receiving home bound services including case management, chore services, material aid, emergency response, preventive health promotion, transportation, home delivered meals,
personal care, adult day care and other items that will enable persons to avoid institutionalization cost about $600 per month. It costs the state about $3,000 per month for a person residing in a nursing home. The Medicaid financial income and asset threshold requirements are the same for Elderly Waiver and Nursing Home reimbursement. So if a person qualifies for Elderly Waiver and insufficient services and caregivers are available to provide a safe environment at home, he or she would be financially eligible to receive Nursing Home reimbursement. Medicaid spending in Iowa topped $3 billion this last fiscal year and it is estimated that Iowa’s Medicaid share of the FY ‘11 budget will be about $183.5 million. That’s almost 20 percent of the entire state budget of $950 million. When it costs upwards of $36,000 to support one person in a nursing home for a year compared to $7,200 in Elderly Waiver services and support, it’s apparent that what’s best for Iowa’s senior citizens is also best for Iowa. In 2008 it was estimated that 9,700 elderly would not be in nursing homes if Iowa’s utilization of homebased services were the same as the national average.
Board of Directors, Older Iowans Legislature Ron Donald, Chair, Van Horne Joy Eden, Vice-Chair, Casey Ron Jome, Secretary, Ogden Francis Thom, Treasurer, Centerville Bob Welsh, Southeast District Rep., Iowa City Harvey Martens, Central District Rep., Des Moines Neil Wubbens, North District Rep., Osage Mike Otto, Northwest District Rep., Paulina Diane Naujokaitis, Southwest District Rep., Carter Lake
Just think of the potential savings that could be achieved if adequate home-based services were provided. The number of participants in Iowa’s Medicaid program is increasing dramatically. In December 2009 there were almost 433,000 eligibles, more than double the number 10 years ago. The growth is triggered mainly by the increase in children being taken into the program and by the ever-aging population. The children have proven to be the least expensive to cover, while the aging frail tend to be the most expensive. Because of the everincreasing number of potential participants, we don’t believe future Medicaid costs will actually decrease. We do believe though that passing into law the recommendations of the top three OIL priority bills will reduce future spending increases. The three top priority bills are: Parity reimbursement for providers of services
under the medical assistance home and community based services waiver for the elderly. Establish a Senior Living Home and Community Based Services Fund to be used by the Area Agencies on Aging to provide the services that enable persons to stay in their homes and avoid unnecessary institutionalization. Provide appropriations through the Department on Aging to the Area Agencies on Aging to meet the unmet needs in all programs serving the frail elders. The Older Iowans Legislature will work to see that these bills are submitted to the Iowa General Assembly on Janu. 10, 2011 with requests that they be entered as Senate Files and House Files for debate in the 2011 session. We ask that you support the context of the OIL priority bills so that they can be incorporated into law. We wish you the best in the upcoming sessions of the legislature.
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