Pittsburgh 55+ Magazine Summer 2015 Issue by Northern Connection Magazine

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5 Must have Apps for Your Smart Phone Hoarding: The Silent Struggle You Can’t Hide Preparing for a Confident Retirement Getting Grandkids Away from Electronics

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I always enjoy this time of year, being outside and enjoying the warm weather! Pittsburgh has many great summer activities for our FiftyFive Plus population to enjoy and are highlighted in this issue. There are church and community festivals taking place all summer long. Attending these festivals is a great way to support your local churches and communities while having fun by tasting great food and mingling with some familiar faces! If you are looking for a great getaway, check out the feature on The Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort. They are offering a special overnight stay package or if you are interested in just a day trip, The Mountaineer is only 45 minutes away from Pittsburgh and offers many options for all your gamming and recreational interests! Another great Pittsburgh tradition for over 110 years is a great day at Kennywood Park! Pack up the family and make some special memories of your own by enjoying all that this historical landmark has to offer! My kids and grandkids always look forward to our annual Kennywood Day every summer! (Don’t forget to take advantage of the great senior discounts and savings.) This past June, my husband and I took our first cruise. Our two oldest grandsons talked us into joining them on a Disney® Cruise. Much to our surprise, we had a wonderful time! If I can pass a little advice along, sometimes getting out of your comfort zone and experiencing something different can bring back the kid in you. The best part of all is the joy you get from being a part of others’ happiness, and that certainly contributes to your own happiness and makes lasting memories for all who enjoyed their time. I hope you take time to enjoy yourself this summer and all of the activities Pittsburgh has to offer! Take advantage of all the special happenings and events that are around our area. Let us know if you and your family and friends are trying something different this summer. Please send us your photos and a brief description of your unique experience, we would love to hear from you and have them be a part of our upcoming fall issue of Pittsburgh FiftyFive Plus magazine. Enjoy reading the summer issue of Pittsburgh FiftyFive Plus magazine and thank you for your continued support! “Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them.” -- James A. Baldwin

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Contents 6

Hefren-Tillotson: Meticulous wealth management for more than 65 years

Betting the Favorite...Joining the Excitement of Horse Racing Marianne Reid Anderson

10 5 Must Have Apps for Your SMART Phone Marianne Reid Anderson

12 Chiropractic Family Health Center: Healing Peripheral Neuropathy 14 Hoarding: The Silent Struggle You Canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Hide 16 Smell Your Way to Safety During Natural Gas Leaks 17 The Joys of Being a Grandmother Barb Killmeyer

18 Preparing for a Confident Retirement Ameriprise Financial

19 Foster Grandparents Program 20 Getting the Grandkids Away from Their Electronics 27 The Greater Pittsburgh Chapter of the National Aging in Place Chapter could be your answer! 28 Three Cheers for These Red, White & Blue Patriotic Songs Paula Green

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From the Publisher Marion Piotrowski

22 Summer â&#x20AC;&#x2122;15 Happenings 24 The Good Old Days: Step Back into 1975

Paula Green

26 Remember When: Sensational Summer Joe Bullick

Cover photos compliments of: (top to bottom) Kennywood Amusement Park Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort Lisa Plants and her niece Katie Penco enjoying an inflatable slide Publisher Marion Piotrowski, her husband Stephen and their two oldest grandsons on the Disney Cruise Ship Fantasy

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

Since 1948, Hefren-Tillotson has provided clients with comprehensive, unbiased advice relating to all aspects of their personal financial situations. With expertise in retirement planning, estate planning, long-term care, charitable giving and much more, here are some answers to frequently asked questions that people have regarding their retirement Q: Can you help me make the most of my retirement years? Yes we can. We believe that no two financial plans are alike. Our primary goal when we speak to someone for the first time is to gain an understanding of their vision of a truly rewarding retirement. We then utilize our unique MASTERPLAN approach to define and document the path to meeting that vision. We leverage our team of highly accredited and experienced professionals to provide our clients comprehensive financial planning, initial and ongoing advice on investment assets and consistent communication to make sure that our advice continues to match up with our client’s needs. Our mission is to become and remain our clients’ most trusted advisor. Q: Am I too late to start planning for my retirement? Retirement planning is an evolving process and it is important to have a clear understanding of your financial picture in order to respond to the changes in your financial needs over time. It is never too late to get organized and put together a plan to address these needs. The sooner you identify what it is that you should be doing in order to meet your financial objectives, the less drastic your adjustments will need to be. Q: What is long-term care and can you help plan for long-term care and nursing home costs for me or my parents? Long-term care involves the ongoing services and support needed by people who have chronic health conditions or disabilities. The reality we must face is that people are living longer and their chances of needing long-term care services are increasing. We believe that it is crucial to establish a plan in advance that you communicate to your family members and professional advisors. We assist our clients and their families in doing this in the MASTERPLAN process where we address the methods for passing on this risk to a third party insurer or the steps necessary to “self-insure.”

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Q: Is it possible to achieve savings for long-term care for me or my parents without draining our savings and retirement accounts? It is possible, but it requires a commitment to addressing the potential need in advance. Options include traditional longterm care insurance, life insurance with long-term care riders and self-insuring. The costs and benefits of each of these methods will vary and it is important to look at all of them within the context of your objectives. We utilize a retirement cash flow analysis to determine what amount of savings you can afford to allocate towards long-term care protection without jeopardizing your ability to meet living needs. Q: Can you help with estate planning and keep my heirs from being over-taxed? We take great pride in helping our clients leave a legacy to their heirs. We help our clients develop a plan that matches up with their vision and beliefs about wealth distribution. Within the MASTERPLAN process we organize assets and review potential shrinkage costs that can be avoided through proper planning. Our financial planning team ensures that our advice keeps pace with changes in legislation so that you can have peace of mind knowing your plan is up to date. We have found that consistency in advice is powerful during the distribution of wealth and we work with multiple generations of families to make smart financial decisions over time. At Hefren-Tillotson, our goal is to become your most trusted advisor and we will help in coordinating advice that relates to any aspect of your financial situation; including, Education planning, Closely-Held Business planning, Divorce planning, Charitable Giving and Oil and Gas Lease planning. With offices conveniently located throughout the area, Hefren-Tillotson has two offices serving the north, with one located in Wexford at 4001 Stonewood Drive, Wexford PA 15090 (724) 940-0990 and in Butler at 106 South Main Street, Butler, PA 16001 (724) 283-3788. To learn more about how Hefren-Tillotson can help you or your parents, visit www.hefren.com. n

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T R AV E L

Betting the Favorite… Joining the Excitement of Horse Racing BY MARIANNE REID ANDERSON

For the first time in 37 years, we have a Triple Crown winner. The Triple Crown is awarded to the horse that wins the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness, and the Belmont horse races. Each race known for being the most exciting few minutes in sports all year.

f you caught any of the races on television, you may have witnessed the excitement for yourself. But if you really want to join in the excitement, there is nothing as sensational as seeing a thoroughbred horse race live and in person. Fortunately, we have a live, racetrack venue just 45 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh at the Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort in Chester, West Virginia. Here, they have two thoroughbred race tracks, one of dirt and one of turf, where you can watch, wager and wonder while you enjoy the thrill of live horse racing. In addition to the racetrack, Mountaineer offers a whole array of fun and relaxing activities including an 18-hole golf course, indoor and outdoor pools, a full-service spa, several dining venues from coffee shops to fine dining, from bar-b-que to a 24/7 restaurant. They also have convenient accommodations and full service cocktails, beer, wines and liquors as well as a full casino and live entertainment. Mountaineer even has special events, for example, on August 1st, they will be hosting their own racing derby. Similar to the Kentucky Derby, which is known for spectators getting dressed to the hilt with lavish hats and gloves for ladies and straw hats and silk cravats for gentlemen, visitors on that day are also encouraged to where stunning hats and there is even a contest being held for best hat. Also adding to the excitement of horse racing, is taking a chance on selecting a winner and, if you feel strong enough in your belief in a horse, to place a bet on the horse. However, racetracks and sports bars in casinos often have their own “lingo” and terminology. In the United States and Canada, horse race betting is also known as “pari-mutuel” betting where all bets of a particular type are placed in a pool; the “house” or the gambling venues take their percentages or share, and then winners are paid based on the payoff “odds.” The odds are calculated by how many betters there are and which horses they believe are going to win. A more popular horse, also known as the “favorite” will have lower odds because of the number of gamblers that will need to be paid should the horse come in. An unpopular horse, also known as a “longshot,” will have higher odds but a more unlikely chance of winning due to its prior record. The basic bets, also known as “straight bets,” for a horse race are: • Win: to select the horse that wins the race. • Place: to select a horse that finishes either first or second. • Show: to select a horse that finishes first, second or third. • Across the Board: Placing three separate bets to win, place or show. Depending on the casino or racing venue, it can offer a whole array of specialty bets, also known as, “exotic bets” for example, at Mountaineer, you can also place these specialty bets: • Exacta or Perfecta: select the two horses that finish first and second, in the exact order. • Trifecta: select the three horses that finish first, second, and third, in the exact order. • Superfecta: select the four horses that finish first, second, third and fourth, in the exact order.

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You can also box a bet, which means you don’t have to pick the exact order, just the horses. This list represents the common bets at a racetrack or casino but many offer other combination and specialty bets. At Mountaineer, you can place bets on both the live races, as well as other races happening around the country. Placing a wager on these other races is known as Off Track Betting or OTB. Before placing a bet, look at what is known as the “pari-mutuel board” in the casino or racetrack. It displays the odds for each horse in a race. When placing a bet, tell the cashier the name of the racetrack, the number of the race, the racing number of the horse or horses that you’d like to bet, the type of bet, and the amount you are betting. The cashier will hand you a ticket that represents your bet. Check that all information is correct BEFORE walking away from the window. Put your ticket in a safe place and, hopefully, enjoy the race. Once the race is over, no matter what happens, wait for the “official results” because a horse can be disqualified after the race, changing the standings, the official ruling on the field and the ultimate winner. If your horses come in according to your bet, you win. The cashier will pay your winnings! Congratulations! If not, hopefully you will have better luck next time. Before you venture into betting the horses, be sure and read the following advice: Depending on the casino or other racing venue, they may offer many different types and combinations of bets. Make sure you familiarize yourself with them BEFORE betting and how they will ultimately pay-off. Despite published odds, pay-offs can change drastically by the time a race is run. Always check the accuracy of your ticket BEFORE you leave the window and NEVER tear up or throw away your ticket until you know the official race results. Some horses can be disqualified after the race which can change the standing and official ruling on the field. If you are in doubt whether or not you won something, have the cashier check the ticket for you. The number one rule of horse race gambling is to NEVER bet more than you can lose. A good rule of thumb is to know how much money you would typically spend on an evening’s entertainment, such as going to the movies, and only spend that amount. Gambling is addictive. If you think you might have a problem, get help immediately. The website for Gamblers Anonymous is http://www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga/. The hotline for Gamblers Anonymous in the Pittsburgh area is (412) 281-7484. If you would like to know more about the fun and excitement available at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort, visit www. MOREatMountaineer.com or call toll free at 1-800-8040-HOT. Being only 45 minutes away, Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort is the ultimate stay-cation destination. n Sources: http://www.ehow.com/how_2049695_bet-horse-racing.html; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parimutuel_betting#North_America

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F E AT U R E

Must Have Apps for your SMART Phone

BY MARIANNE REID ANDERSON

There’s much more to SMART phones than just mobile phone calling and texting. Specifically “apps” or small applications that can make your SMART phone do amazing things and provide much-needed information.

hile most phones come pre-loaded with certain helpful apps such as Flashlight that turns your phone into a ready flashlight, a calculator, a camera, among many others, there are somewhere between 1.4 to 1.5 million additional apps currently available in the Apple and Android app stores ready for download, many of which are FREE. To help you narrow down your search, here are five apps that I consider to be absolute must-haves:

Magnifying Glass with Light – Never worry about leaving your reading glasses behind again! There are several versions of this type of app available that will turn your camera into a magnifying lens and light so you can better read menus, greeting cards, sales items or any other fine print. Skype – Turns your SMART phone into a video phone! Now you can chat and see the grandkids at the same time and they can see you. This app is completely awesome if your grandkids live

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across town or across the country or you want to stay in touch while you are snow-birding it in Florida. Instant Heart Rate – This very clever type of app can monitor your pulse rate via your fingertip through your SMART phone’s camera. This technology is similar to a pulse oximeter but is now available on your SMART phone. Pillboxie or Med Safe – tracks all medications and schedules dosages and times for each.

Gasbuddy – tells you where in your vicinity or neighborhood you can find the cheapest gas prices by your GPS coordinates or by entering a zip code. With the number of available apps increasing every day, there are many others that you may find helpful depending on your situation that can increase the size of buttons, numbers, text and even your contact list. If you have a particular issue that you wish there was an app for, just search your phone’s app store – you’ll be surprised by the results! n Sources: http://seniornet.org, http://www. investopedia.com and http://www.retireathome. com

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H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S

Chiropractic Family Health Center is the only facility in the Pittsburgh area to offer this breakthrough treatment.

Chiropractic Family Health Center: Healing Peripheral Neuropathy Chiropractic Family Health Center announces a breakthrough treatment protocol for treating peripheral neuropathy pain, a common condition with devastating effects and thought to be incurable.

eripheral Neuropathy occurs when nerves are damaged or destroyed and can’t send messages to the muscles, skin and other parts of the body. Peripheral nerves go from the brain and spinal cord to the arms, hands, legs and feet. When damage to the

Peripheral Neuropathy symptoms can include: • • • • • •

Numbness Burning pains Cramping Sharp, electric pain Hurt when you walk Difficulty sleeping from leg/foot discomfort • Pricking/tingling feelings • Dependency on medication • Loss of balance or coordination

nerves takes place, numbness and pain in these areas may occur. Approximately 20 million Americans suffer from this debilitating disease. It is commonly associated with diabetes, however, neuropathy symptoms can also occur in patients with restless leg syndrome, sciatic neuropathy, and has been recently linked to statin drugs used to lower cholesterol. Although, there are also patients who just have neuropathy without a particular cause. Many patients are suffering from symptoms of painful cramping, burning and tingling, difficulty walking, numbness and even interruption of sleep. The specialized treatment protocol offered at the Chiropractic Family Health Center includes 9 specific treatments that are designed to heal rather than just deal with the symptoms. This therapy has

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long been well recognized internationally, and these recent advancements offer hope for many more to live a more painfree and enjoyable life. Dr. Shawn Richey (a member of the NeuroTCA) has seen many patients suffering with peripheral neuropathy. He has treated patients that have tried everything including potentially harmful medications and other painful testing and treatments. This can leave patients still struggling and wandering down the long road of endless disappointment. Now we

Proven Results

for Diabetics, Post Chemotherapy, and Idiopathic (Unknown cause) Liz H.

Lynne Karanovich

Liz is a current patient of Dr. Shawn Richey and suffers from Peripheral Neuropathy. “For a few months I was experiencing tingling and numbness in my feet. I was also becoming off balance when I walked. A friend of mine saw an article in Pittsburgh Fifty Five Plus magazine describing exactly what I was experiencing. I didn’t know that what I was suffering was called neuropathy. I kept the article for a month and my symptoms were getting worse so I gave Dr. Shawn Richey a call for a consultation. When I consulted with Dr. Richey he told me what the plan of action would entail. It has only been a short time and already I’m feeling 50% better! Dr. Richey is a kind and caring man who takes the time to talk with you and answers any questions you might have. Thank you Dr. Richey.”

My brother lives in the Phoenix area and saw an advertisement for peripheral neuropathy treatments along with several testimonials. He was impressed and gave the information to me. I called and was referred to Dr. Shawn. I then saw the advertisement for Dr. Shawn’s free evaluation and decided to make an appointment. I have suffered with peripheral neuropathy in my feet and legs for 12 long years. As the pain and numbness got worse, the number of pills that I had to take was increased. The pills were trying to treat the pain, but not curing the problem. There were days that I could hardly walk and had balance issues. That is no way to live life!! I noticed an improvement after one treatment. I danced into Dr. Shawn’s office after my second treatment. He smiled from ear to ear. I was skeptical at first, but found the treatments really work! I now take my brother’s 88 year old mother-in-law with me. She noticed an improvement after her first treatment as well! Dr. Shawn and his neuropathy treatments are awesome!! I travel 100 miles a day for my treatments. It is well worth it. I feel like a different person. My feet and legs are finally waking up after a long hibernation. I started to wean myself off of the pills. I am going to make an appointment with my neurologist and tell him that I beat neuropathy! I can’t wait to see his reaction!! Life is good…

are able to address the pain associated with peripheral neuropathy with a successful, non-invasive, drug-free approach that includes the use of light therapy to stimulate tissue repair. With Dr. Shawn Richey’s neuropathy treatment protocol, patients no longer need to suffer with the pain and symptoms that have restricted their lives.

This ground-breaking treatment has achieved a 90% overall satisfaction rate. The treatment identifies the cause and enables nerve endings to regenerate and heal rather than remain damaged. As the treatments repair the nerve endings, pain is reduced, and patients regain balance and coordination. n

Lynda E. “I highly recommend Dr. Shawn Richey and everyone at his practice. Before finding Dr. Richey, my neuropathy was getting worse and during the past year, it was getting really bad; but after receiving these treatments, I am already feeling a significant reduction in symptoms and pain relief even though I’m only part-way through my treatments. The best part is that I feel that I am taking an active role in getting better and I am even improving my overall health since now, I can go for walks and be more active. The treatments are great and very relaxing – their office is beautiful and while I receive low level light therapy on my feet, I can connect to their WiFi and do my email!”

We may not be your first choice, but we will be your last.

Call for a free consultation! Dr. Shawn Richey is a neuropathy professional and a member of Neuropathy Treatment Centers of America – www.neurotca.com.

Contact Dr. Shawn Richey today at 724-940-9000 or email him at drshawn@backnline.com. 2591 Wexford-Bayne Road, Suite 207, Sewickley, Pa. 15143 • Located within a mile off the Wexford exit of I-79.

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H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S

Hoarding: The Silent Struggle You Can’t Hide We often see news stories featuring people known as “hoarders.” Photos and video depict unsanitary and often unlivable conditions and the frustrated tales from family and friends who are struggling to understand why their loved ones let things get so bad. What most don’t realize is that hoarding disorder is a lot more than a messy house and an abundance of things.

oarding disorder is defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM V) as, a persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions, regardless of the value others may attribute to these possessions. The behavior usually has harmful effects—emotional, physical, social, financial, and even legal—for the person suffering from the disorder and his or her family members. For someone with hoarding disorder, it’s not as simple as throwing the items away. They have an emotional attachment to their possessions and discarding them can cause them significant mental anguish and emotional distress. Mary Brodland Runevitch, LCSW, LSW, and senior social worker in geriatrics for UPMC explains the silent struggle that hoarders endure. “For people with hoarding disorder, they can feel extremely

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isolated in their struggle,” she says. “There may be real feelings of fear, shame, and guilt, which make it difficult to ask for help, or there may be an inability to have insight into the situation meaning they lack the ability to understand there is an issue, which can cause misunderstanding between the individual who is hoarding and their loved ones or concerned friends.” Like many disorders, hoarding varies in degree of severity. Randy Frost, Ph.D., professor of psychology at Smith College, created a rating scale called the Clutter Image Rating Scale, which helps patients and clinicians determine the level of severity of the hoarding disorder. The scale, which ranges from levels one to nine, shows images of different rooms in a home with various amounts of clutter. Patients are then encouraged to choose a picture which best reflects their own home. This helps to determine where on the spectrum the patient falls. The study of hoarding disorder is still relatively new and researchers are learning new things all the time about people who are dealing with this disorder. “We know that all people with hoarding disorder have a lot of difficulty discarding their belongings,” Brodland Runevitch says. “Studies have shown that in people who hoard there is different activity in the areas of the brain responsible for detecting mistakes, doing risk assessment and making emotional decisions during the act of discarding items and decision-making.” When it comes to senior citizens and hoarding disorder, it can be even more difficult to help. Often family members realize the extent of the disorder when it becomes necessary to move their loved one out of their home and into a skilled-care facility. When dealing with a geriatric patient, it’s important to consider their background to figure out the root cause of the problem. “Often with our seniors we will learn through counseling that they’ve experienced a sort of trauma in their past,” Brodland Runevitch says. “Perhaps they lived through the Great Depression and their tendency towards hoarding stems from that experience. If we can get to the root of the problem, we have a better chance of helping them.” Research has also shown that there is a familial link found in hoarding disorder. For every hoarder in a family, there is usually at least one other family member with the same struggle, whether from the same or different generations. “Hoarding is an intergenerational disorder,” Brodland Runevitch says. “Whether hoarding disorder manifests through nature or nurture is still a huge debate. If you see an older adult in your family struggling with this, it may be good to keep an eye open for signs in younger generations. The sooner you can

start to treat someone for the disorder and teach them skills to help combat it, the better.” Fortunately, there is help for people who are struggling with this condition. If you feel your friend or loved one might have hoarding disorder, considering the following options: • Reach out to them in a comforting and gentle way. While it may seem like a simple solution of removing items from a home, hoarding is a serious psychological disorder that causes distress for patients. Try to listen to them and be understanding. Don’t judge them or make them feel embarrassed. • Common characteristics in hoarding patients are disorganization, an inability to complete tasks, and perfectionism. It will be difficult for them to follow through with looking into counseling so being the person to help them through the process can be very beneficial. Offer to find them a counselor or help them discover resources that are available in their community. • Know what resources are available and utilize them. The OCD Foundation has a large section dedicated to hoarding where you can find information and get support from national groups. Allegheny County has a Hoarding Task Force to help people who have loved ones struggling and don’t know how to help. The Aging Institute of UPMC can also aid in connecting people with community resources that may be of assistance. If you or a loved one is struggling with hoarding disorder or suspect someone else might be, visit aging.upmc.com or call the Help and Referral Line at 1-866-430-8742 to find out how you can get help. n

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Smell your way to safety during natural gas leaks

atural gas is one of the safest and most reliable forms of energy, and it’s used to keep homes warm and stoves burning when cooking a delicious meal. While Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania’s distribution system is safe, it’s still important to know the signs of a natural gas leak. Natural gas leaks can create a dangerous situation if not handled correctly. If gas is detected, evacuate the building and call 911 from a safe location. Don’t ventilate, and leave doors and windows in their current position. Avoid open flames and items that may cause an ignition, such as phones, lights, and other power equipment. Make sure others stay away from the area, and don’t operate the pipeline valve or fix the leak yourself. When emergency personnel arrive, explain the situation to them so they can correct the issue. Natural gas is colorless and odorless in its basic state, which is why Columbia Gas adds a chemical called mercaptan to give it a “rotten egg” scent. Without mercaptan,

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a natural gas leak is difficult to detect without help from expensive equipment. Other signs of a natural gas leak include a roaring or hissing sound and bubbling water or blowing dirt from the ground near a natural gas line. Use your nose, ears, and eyes to identify a natural gas emergency. For more information, visit www.ColumbiaGasPa. com/smellandtell. The biggest threat to Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania’s distribution system is damage done to gas lines by third parties digging into them. If you are digging for any reason, you must call 811, the national “Call Before You Dig” hotline, at least three days in advance. Simply planting a tree or installing a mailbox constitutes a call to 811. The hotline operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It’s free and it’s Pennsylvania law. n

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The Joys of Being a Grandmother BY BARBARA KILLMEYER

y granddaughter, Emma, will always be my Little Emma. However, she is now 23 years old. She wants to be an English teacher and she must have done pretty darn well in college because they sent her to Germany for four weeks. She lived with a German family and taught English at a German school. After she returned home, I told her that when I was in high school, I had two years of German. I didn’t have much of a

choice then; because, it was the only foreign language that the school taught. Then, I also told her that my friends and I would always say, “ein, zwei, drei, vier, whose gonna buy the beer.” I expected a laugh but what I got was, “Oh grandma!” I think she’s beginning to realize that grandma was once a young person too. Also, I worry about her brother, my grandson. He just graduated from college with a degree in law enforcement. It seems as though every time I listen to the news,

there is more about a policeman being shot or some other bad news. So, I really wish he were in another field. He, Billy, is six feet six inches tall but that sure won’t help him if someone is out to get him. However, the worry that I have with both of them is nothing compared to the joy they bring to me. I love them so very much and I always will. I’m sure that if you are a grandparent you know exactly what I mean. n

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YOUR FINANCES

Preparing for a Confident Retirement

he Retirement Check-In® study found that on average, Americans nearing retirement report a gap of nearly $200,000 between what they have saved, and what they believe they will actually need to live comfortably in retirement. According to the same survey, many Americans also lack confidence about being able to cover the necessary expenses in retirement such as housing, food and taxes. Planning for retirement can be complicated, but breaking it down into simple steps, as demonstrated in the new Confident Retirement® approach can be a simple way for those nearing – or in – retirement to begin planning. The

approach takes into account four fundamental areas: Covering essentials. This is the foundation of any retirement strategy and includes ongoing necessities such as food, housing, taxes and medical expenses. Because economic conditions may always be a little uncertain, your goal should be to fund essential expenses with sources of guaranteed or stable income. This may include social security or a defined benefit plan, among other options. Ensuring your lifestyle. Most people who are planning for retirement have additional goals they want to pursue— travelling, hobbies, and relocation are just a few. Consider working with a financial professional to develop a sustainable strategy that will cover the expenses that come with your lifestyle goals. Preparing for the unexpected. Unanticipated events can have a devastating impact on your retirement plans. Since they’re no longer earning a salary, retirees typically lack the financial flexibility to make up for consequences to their retirement plan from unexpected events.

Personal liability, medical expenses, supporting a family member and loss of a spouse are some of the most common unanticipated events. Developing a game plan to navigate these bumps in the road that may occur during your retirement is important. Leaving a legacy. After accounting for essential, life, and unexpected expenses, it’s time to create a legacy plan for any of your remaining assets. Having a plan in place for your loved ones and the causes that are important to you is an essential part of planning for the future. To be effective in your legacy plans, aim to maintain control and leverage as you age. The potential for some types of impairment increases during retirement, so in order to help ensure that your assets are used according to your wishes, consider having these three documents prepared: a healthcare directive, living will, and limited financial power of attorney. Also make sure your beneficiary designations are up to date and that you’ve begin putting an estate plan in place. The Confident Retirement approach developed by Ameriprise Financial uses the four principles outlined above as a framework to help advisors and their clients work towards their retirement goals. It’s never too early – or too late – to start preparing for retirement. Consider working with a financial professional to define and work toward your unique retirement goals. n Antonio C. Aiello, CFP®, CRPC® and Lisa A. Brooks, CFP®, CRPC® are Financial Advisors with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA. They specialize in fee-based financial planning and asset management strategies and have been in practice since 2000. To contact Tony or Lisa, please visit their website at www.ameripriseadvisors.com/team/aiello-brooks/. Brokerage, investment and financial advisory services are made available through Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA and SIPC. Confident Retirement is not a guarantee of future financial results. * The Retirement Check-In® survey was created by Ameriprise Financial utilizing survey responses from 1,000 employed Americans ages 50-70. All respondents have investable assets of at least $100,000 (including employer retirement plans, but not real estate) and are planning to retire at some point. The survey was commissioned by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. and conducted via telephone interviews by Koski research from October 31- November 14, 2012. © 2013 Ameriprise Financial, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Foster Grandparents Program

here is a famous saying that goes, “We make a living by what we do, but we make a life by what we give.” In other words, it is important to do volunteer work and help others while giving back to our communities. One local non-profit organization that reaches out and nurtures others is the Private Industry Council (PIC). PIC was named the sponsor for the Foster Grandparent Program of Southwestern Pennsylvania (FGPSW) in June 2014, continuing a long tradition of strengthening communities and fostering civic engagement to the region. FGPSW spans across Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Greene, Fayette, and Washington counties. Funded through the National Corporation for Community Service’s Senior Corps, the FGP provides volunteers a way to stay active by serving children and youth in their communities. This year, marks the 50th anniversary of the Foster Grandparent Program inception. According to the program’s supervisor, Maria Campieri, “The Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) began on August 28, 1965, as a national effort to demonstrate how low-income persons aged 60 or over have the maturity and experience to establish a personal relationship with children having either exceptional or special needs. The belief that inspired its founding a halfcentury ago could not be truer today.” Nearly 30,000 volunteers help more than 280,000 children through the nationwide network of organizations. These organizations have clear-cut goals that focus on high-impact activities such as – teaching job skills to economically disadvantaged youth, improving behavioral and educational outcomes, tutoring and mentoring in local schools and community-based programs and supporting children of veterans and deployed military. “Seniors have extraordinary gifts, wisdom and talent to share with children in a wide variety of settings across America. In Southwestern Pennsylvania, our senior

volunteer services offers social, emotional and academic support which has positively impacted the lives of the children, the educators, local communities and the volunteers,” Campieri added. FGP is open to volunteers 55 and over who can serve between 15 and 40 hours a week. You don’t need formal experience in tutoring and mentoring. You’ll receive

pre-service orientation and training, a taxfree hourly stipend to help cover the costs for income-eligible volunteers, and receive supplemental, accident and liability insurance while you’re in service. To learn about the Foster Grandparent Program, call 724-728-2110 or 724-437-2590 or visit their website, at www.privateindustrycouncil.com n

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Getting the Grandkids Away From Their

Electronics R

ecent studies show that the best way to get kids away from their electronics is to get them involved in nature. One particular study from Denmark found that “nature promotes the healthy development of children … [and] were found to be more alert, better at using their motor skills and significantly more creative. In addition, the more creative children emerged as leaders in

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Are you tired of never seeing the grandkids because even though they are in the same room, their faces are stuck in some electronic device, whether it’s a SMART phone, tablet or video game?

natural play areas.”

Here are ten no-, or low-money, fun ways to get the grandkids out into nature and away from their electronics, if they still insist on having their electronics with them, encourage them to take photos or videos of nature while participating in the following activities: Planting a garden – whether you plant flowers, veggies or herbs together, learning to plant, weed, feed and watch plants grow is a timeless activity that spans generations, promotes health, learning and a strong work-ethic. Drive to a local airport to watch the planes land and takeoff – any size airport will do, it can be just as much fun to watch a small propeller plane as a large jumbo jet takeoff and land. Teach your own childhood outdoor games – remember how to play Kick the Can, Mother May I, or Follow the Leader? What were some of your favorite outdoor games as a child? Be sure and pass them along to this new generation. Bird watching – How many species of birds can the grandkids find and identify? Butterfly, moth or insect gathering – Catching insects, particularly butterflys and fireflies, is still as fun today as it ever was and you may even be encouraging an interest in science. Have sand delivered – for the price of a video game, you can have sand delivered for building, playing and all-around enjoyment. Treasure hunt – use the sand or split apart a couple bales of hay or straw and hide little toys or items from around the house or even individually wrapped candies and say, “Go!” and watch the hours go by while the kids hunt for buried treasure.

Go to a local park – our local parks are teaming with playgrounds, trails, activities, play space and so much more. Take a bike ride – if you’re nervous about traffic, take the bikes along one of our many bike trails through the woods or along the rivers. Go for a walk – the best exercise for you too, whether through the neighborhood or along a nature trail – there’s tons to see and learn. Attend a church or community festival – wonderful food, games and activities and so much more, plus a great way for you and the grandkids to get out and about be involved in caring about the community and your fellowman.

Kennywood – the ultimate outdoor activity for you to enjoy with the grandkids and make lasting Kennywood memories to share. Be sure and visit www.kennywood. com/seniors to learn about all the great senior discounts and special events! Of course, you may want to consider the adage “if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em” and get a SMART phone of your own and have your grandkids to teach you how to use so you can see them via cyberspace and learn about fun activities together. n Source: http://www.mykidsadventures.com/ electronic-addiction-kids/

St. Barnabas 5K Run/ Walk to Benefit the Free Care Fund

et ready to run for free care! St. Barnabas Charities will hold the 24th annual 5K Run/Walk on August 1 at 5850 Meridian Road, Gibsonia, minutes from North Park. The event will play out on a top-rated course and be followed with a fun post-race party. Featuring ChampionChip Timing and an elite start line corral, the 3.1 mile out-and-back course is USA Track & Field certified. Top finishers will receive a cash prize and awards will be presented for all ages. The post-race party will feature food, drinks, music, raffle prizes and fun for the whole family! Register before July 1 for the Early Bird Price of $20. After July 1, registration is $24 and Race Day registration is $26. Register at StBarnabas5K.com or call 724-625-3770. All proceeds benefit the St. Barnabas Free Care Fund, which provides more than $6 million annually to patients who cannot afford their care. n

Saint Alexis Festival Days

July 29, 30, 31, Aug. 1 • 6-11pm Nightly 10090 Old Perry Highway

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Live stage entertainment Games Rides Food Raffles

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Flea Market

Saturday, July 18 8:00 am–1:00 pm Sunday, July 19 9:00 am–2:00 pm (half-off sale) Join us for the 23rd annual Saint Alexis Festival from July 29 through Aug. 1, 6-11 p.m. nightly on the church grounds. Fun for all ages including rides, live stage entertainment, games, delicious festival-style food and nightly indoor dinners, Kiddieland, blackjack & poker, raffles and so much more!

For more information: (724) 935-4343 or www.stalexis.org

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SUMMER ’15 HAPPENINGS Free Home Safety Inspection is available for seniors through the Open Your Heart to a Senior program. For info, call Cathy at (412) 307-0069, ext. 3313 or clpschirer@nhco.org. Free Services for Seniors through North Hills Community Outreach. Help with rides to medical appts., grocery stores, yard work. For info, call Cathy at (412) 307-0069 ext. 3313 or Kerry at (412) 449-0151 to schedule an in-home registration visit. Home Instead Senior Care® is offering a unique approach to help area families in Northwest Allegheny County manage the challenges of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Free training is available for families at HelpForAlzheimersFamilies.com. McKnight Meals on Wheels provides home delivered meals to the elderly, homebound and disabled. Services Ross Twp., Berkley Hills, Swan Acres & part of McCandless Twp. Call (412) 487-4088. Oasis Intergenerational Tutoring – An Hour a Week Can Change a Child’s Life. For adults 50 & over become a tutor. Training sessions are held at Macy’s downtown. For details, call (412) 2322021. UPMC Senior Communities offers independent living & personal care. For details, call 1-800-3245523.

Paramount Senior Living at Cranberry Alzheimer’s Affiliated Support Group meets 3 p.m., the 1st Mon., of every month, and 2 p.m., the last Friday. Contact Pam, at (724) 779-5020.

Flea Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Aug. 28, 5-8 p.m., Aug. 29, at Parkwood Presbyterian Church, 4289 Mt. Royal Blvd., Allison Park, Bag Sale at noon. For more info, call (412) 486-9220, or visit www.parkwoodchurch.

Senior Meetings

Legacy Lineup, 11 a.m. July 14, Pigeon Heroes, July 28, Immaculate Reflections of Art Rooney, Chuck Noll & Troy Polamalu, (412) 635-8080. Legacy Theatre Movies, 2 p.m. Mondays, July 6, American Sniper; July 13, Selma; July 20, The Theory of Everything; July 27, Unbroken; 700 Cumberland Woods Dr., McCandless. For info, visit http://www.thelegacylineup.com/movies/

Cranberry Senior Citizens Club for residents 55+ meets at 1 p.m., the 2nd Tues., of the month in the Cranberry Municipal Center. Call (724) 816-4977 for info and programs. Friendship Groups for Visually Impaired, Men’s Group meets every Weds. 1-3:15 p.m., Knitting & Crocheting Circle meets every Weds., 1-3:15 p.m., Monthly Meeting 2nd Thurs. of each month 1:153:15 p.m., The Lunch Bunch meets 4th Thurs. of every month 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., The Talking Book Club meets 1st Mon. of each month 1-2:30 p.m. For info, call (724) 444-0064.

Legacy Theatres shows: The Fabulous Hubcaps, 7:30 p.m., July 25; Jimmy Beaumont and The Skyliners, 7:30 p.m., Aug. 22, The Philadelphia Story, 7:30 p.m., Sept. 12 & 19; 2 p.m., Sept. 13 & 20. For tickets, call 1-877-987-6487 or thelegacylineup.com.

Primetimers, noon, first Thurs of the month, Christ Church Grove Farm, Ohio Twp. For info, call (412) 741-4900 or visit http://www.ccgf.org.

Pine Community Day, 4 p.m.-dusk, July 18, Pine Community Park. Family fun, games, great food & fireworks. Performance by Tres Lads band. For info, call (724) 625-1636 x3 or pinecenter@twp. pine.pa.us.

Seminars Franklin Delano Roosevelt-Commander-inChief, 2:30 p.m., July 14, Strabane Trails Village, Washington, Pa., (724) 225-4100.

Support Groups

Good News for Bad Knees, 2:30 p.m., July 8, Beatty Pointe, Monroeville, (412) 374-9000.

Alzheimer’s Support Group, 10 a.m., 1st Monday of each month, St. Catherine of Sweden Parish, 2554 Wildwood Rd. For details, call Suzie, at (412) 337-6731.

How to Take the Stress Out of Moving, 2:30 p.m., July 8, Vanadium Woods Village, 50 Vanadium Rd., Bridgeville, (412) 221-2900.

Bereavement Support Group (for Widows/ Widowers over 50), 1-2:30 p.m., 2nd & 4th Wed., St. Sebastian, Haber Hall. To register, call (412) 366-1300.

Entertainment & Social Events

St. James Parish Elegant Junk Sale St. James Catholic Parish in Sewickley along with the Women’s Guild will conduct their annual Elegant Junk Sale on Saturday, August 1 from 8am to 2pm in the school cafeteria and parish garage. There will be various household items, furniture, and more. Early bird shopping at 7:30am for a $5 donation. St. James Catholic Parish is located at 200 Walnut Street in Sewickley. For more information please call 412-7416650 or www.saintjames-church.com

Banjo Club, 2 p.m., July 13, Sherwood Oaks, Cranberry Twp. 1-800-642-2217. Classic Car Cruise, 5-8 p.m., Seneca Hills Village, Verona, (412) 793-1700. The Dream Machine-Moguls to Mavericks, 2:30 p.m., July 22, Hampton Fields Village, (412) 4928448. Elvis Tribute, 2 p.m., Jul 20, Sherwood Oaks, Cranberry Twp. 1-800-642-2217; 2:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., July 21, Vanadium Woods Village, 50 Vanadium Rd., Bridgeville, (412) 221-2900; July 22, Beatty Pointe, Monroeville,(412) 374-9000; 7 p.m., July 23, Seneca Hills Village, Verona, (412) 793-1700; 2:30 p.m., July 24,Strabane Trails Village, Washington, Pa., (724) 225-4100.

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Pittsburgh Blues Festival, July 24-26, Hartwood Acres w/headliners The Duke Robillard Band. Benefits the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. For info, visit https://www.pittsburghfoodbank.org/events/pghblues/ Pittsburgh’s Own Etta Cox, 2:30 p.m., July 8, Hampton Fields Village, 4480 Mt. Royal Blvd., (412) 492-8448. Saint Alexis Over 50 Trips & Events, Nov. 20, Light Up Night; Sound of Music, March 2016; New York City trip; June 2016. Contact Rose at (724) 7282563 or Janet at (724) 869-5339. Saint Alexis Parish Festival, 6-11 p.m., July 29-31 & Aug. 1, 10090 Old Perry Hwy., Wexford. Concession booths, games, prizes, bingo, rides, and raffles, and nightly dinners. For more information call (724) 935-4343 or visit stalexis.org. Saint Ferdinand’s Festival, 6-11 p.m., Aug. 7, 5-11 p.m., Aug. 8, 4-9 p.m., Aug. 9, Oldenski Hall, 2535 Rochester Road, Cranberry Twp. Concession booths, games, prizes, flea market, bingo, rides, and raffles, and nightly dinners. For more information call (724) 776-2888 or go to http:// STFERD.org. Saint Sebastian School Class of 1964 reunion, Aug. 22. The reunion committee is seeking graduates. For info, call (412) 364-7171.

Town of McCandless Community Day. 12:30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9:00, Sept. 12. McCandless Town Hall, 9955 Grubbs Rd., Wexford. Family fun, amusement rides, entertainment, food, and fireworks. For info, call 412-3640616 or visit townofmccandless.org. Whiskey Rebellion Festival, July 9-12, for details, visit www.whiskeyrebellionfestival.com.

Health & Wellness Schenley Shuffle presented by Open Your Heart to a Senior & the University of Pittsburgh Student Occupational Therapy Association, 8 a.m., Sept. 26. For info, visit SchenleyShuffle.com.

Volunteer Opportunities: Drivers Urgently Needed for Volunteer Shuttle Service, NHCO, in partnership with Allegheny County and St. Margaret Foundation. The new shuttle will pick up seniors on various days on the Route 28 corridor for local UPMC medical appts. No special license is required and training is provided. Contact Kerry at (412) 449-0151 or kkmulhern@nhco.org.

Hope Hospice is looking for volunteers to visit Hospice patients. For details, call (412) 367-3685. North Hills Community Outreachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Faith in Action program is seeking Senior Companion volunteers. For details, contact Nancy, at (412) 307-0069 or nljones@nhco.org. Open Your Heart to a Senior volunteer orientations, 9:30 a.m., July 7, Cooper Siegel Library, Fox Chapel; 3 p.m., July 15, NHCO, Ferguson Rd., Allison Park, 9 a.m., Aug. 4, Panera, McKnight Rd., 6:30 p.m., Aug. 11, Shaler, Eat-N-Park, 10:30 a.m., Sept. 15, Lighthouse Pointe, Fox Chapel. For details, visit oyhs.org. Pittsburgh Friendship Group is looking for volunteers to help visually impaired seniors. No experience is necessary. Call (724) 444-0064. Summer yard work help needed for seniors countywide. Call the United Way helpline at 2-1-1 or email allegheny@openyourhearttoasenior.org. Volunteer drivers are needed for various programs to help seniors. For details, call (412) 3070071 or allegheny@openyourhearttoasenior.org.

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T H E G O O D O L D DAY S

Step Back Into...1975 Shark Frenzy and Union Leader Vanishes BY PAULA GREEN

uring the year 1975, the movie Jaws took a bite out of movie theatres. It debuted on June 22, and beachgoers soon became very leery of swimming in the ocean. American labor union leader Jimmy Hoffa disappeared on July 30, from New Jersey at a restaurant in Bloomfield Township. To this day, the mystery surrounding his disappearance has never been solved. On Sept. 18, fugitive, Patty Hearst was captured in her San Francisco apartment.

Average: The average income was $14,100. Cost of a new home $42,600. The average cost of a new car $4,250. Gasoline was 57¢ per gallon. A dozen eggs cost 77¢. A gallon of milk cost $1.57. Cost of a first-class stamp was .10 cents.

Firsts: Construction of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System begins.

Bill Gates and Paul Allen develop a Basic program for Altair 8800. The name “Micro-soft” (for microcomputer software) and Microsoft become a registered trademark.

woman follower of convicted murderer Charles Manson. Lynette (Squeaky) Fromme stepped from a crowd of onlookers and pointed a loaded .45 caliber pistol at Ford’s back from only several feet. On Sept. 22, there was a second failed assassination attempt on Ford by Sara Jane Moore in San Francisco.

World News: The Vietnam War ends as Communist forces take Saigon and South Vietnam surrenders unconditionally. U.S. Apollo and Soviet Soyuz 9 spacecraft link up in space and Russian cosmonauts and American astronauts shake hands.

BIC launches first disposable razor.

U.S. Events: On Sept. 5, in Sacramento, Calif., President Ford narrowly escapes an assassination attempt by a

Television: Saturday Night Live premiered on Oct. 11, under the original title NBC’s Saturday Night. Other TV shows that debuted in 1975 – Baretta, Good Morning America, The Jeffersons, One Day at a Time, Phyllis, Ryan’s Hope, Starsky and Hutch, Switch, S.W.A.T., Welcome, Back Kotter and Wonder Woman. Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown, the animated television special based on the Peanuts comic strip by Charles M. Schulz, aired for the first time on CBS on January 28.

Songs:

Motorola obtains patent for the first portable mobile phone.

Sony introduces Betamax videotapes and Matsushita / JVC introduce VHS.

Python and the Holy Grail, Nashville, The Towering Inferno, Tommy, Murder on the Orient Express, Funny Lady, Benji, and The Return of the Pink Panther.

Entertainment: Academy Awards Best Picture winner The Godfather, Part II; Best Actor – Art Carney for Harry and Tonto; Best Actress – Ellen Burstyn for Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore; Popular films – Jaws, Dog Day Afternoon, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Monty

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Hit singles – Best of My Love, Bohemian Rhapsody, Born to Run, Get Down Tonight, I Honestly Love You, Love Song, The Hustle, Jive Talkin,’ Love Will Keep Us Together, Rhinestone Cowboy, Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds, Lyin’ Eyes, Rock N’ Roll All Night, SOS, Still Crazy After All of These Years, That’s the Way I Like It and The Way We Were.

Publishing: Pulitzer prize winner – The Killer Angels. Popular books – The Avenue Bearing the Initial of Christ into the New World, Before the Fall, Eleven Minutes, Forever, Humboldt’s Gift, Ragtime, Salem’s Lot, and Shogun

Sports: Super Bowl Championship – Pittsburgh Steelers, World Series Champs – Cincinnati Reds, NHL – Philadelphia Flyers, NBA Champs – Golden State Warriors. Muhammad Ali defeats Joe Frazier in the “Thriller in Manilla” match. Wimbledon - woman’s champ was Billie Jean King and Arthur Ashe won the men’s tennis tournament.

Politics: Gerald Ford served as the 38th President of the United States. Vice President was Nelson Rockefeller.

Quotes: “We’re gonna need a bigger boat” – Roy Scheider, in Jaws “It’s not easy having a good time! Even smiling makes my face ache!” – The Rocky Horror Picture Show “Two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun” – McDonalds Sources: http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/1975. html, http://carlosrull.com/how-much-didit-cost-in-the-1970s/, http://news.microsoft. com/2000/09/05/fun-facts-from-1975/, http:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/47th_Academy_Awards, http://www.mrpopculture.com/1975, http:// www.moviemistakes.com/best1975/quotes, http://www.goodreads.com/book/popular_by_ date/1975

Disabled? Hurt in auto accident? Victim of medical malpractice? Need help planning for your future as you age so that you can keep your family home? If you answered Yes to any of the above, contact Attorney Roxanne Julian, Attorney-At-Law and Registered Nurse.

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REMEMBER WHEN

Sensational Summer BY JOE BULLICK

ello summer! I hope you had a great spring. To many people, summer is the best time of the year. The summer of 1950 was one of my favorite summers. I graduated from West View High School. It was the beginning of a new life for me. Some of my friends went to college, while many others learned a trade, such as a brick layer or block layer. The 1950s were great. There was a great deal of building going on and there were also a lot of employment opportunities for people. That summer, I spent a large amount of my time

outside. There was no television, no cell phones. We had no bottled water; our water came from a tap. Oil was used for lubricating and to run your car. Pasta had not been invented yet, it was macaroni or spaghetti. All chips were plain, and I hardly ever saw a banana or an orange if it wasn’t grown in our garden or bought by local farmers. Mom baked her bread, and we had chickens to give us eggs. We always ate well and we never heard that yogurt and prunes were medicinal. For me, summer was for baseball, fishing, swimming and bike riding. The time of our lives was when we passed our drivers test and got our licenses - no more bikes! I thought that I had it made until my dad told me that I could buy a car, and that it wasn’t a gift. When I graduated from high school, I worked hard to earn money and buy my first car.

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In the summer months, you could play some golf at a miniature golf course. Another great thing to do was go to the drive-in movie which held some special memories of popcorn and romance under the stars. If you were a kid in the 1950s, your parents usually put you in your pajamas when you’d go to the drive-in. The kids were always delegated to the back seat of the car. It didn’t take long for you to stretch out and go to sleep. There was always plenty to eat in your car while you watched the movie. The best part of all - was that you were enjoying it as a family. Richard Hollingshead Jr., opened the first drive-in theatre in Camden, N.J. on June 6, 1933. He wanted to offer the public a completely different way to enjoy movies. The summer months held so much to do. We had West View Park, Kennywood Park, North Park, and South Park. West View Park is no longer there, it closed in 1977. Another great place that many families visited was Geneva on the Lake, Ohio’s first summer resort. In the early 1900s, three distinguished gentlemen – John D. Rockefeller, Harvey Firestone and Henry Ford all spent time camping, fishing and just having fun in Geneva on the Lake. Today there are many mega parks and camp grounds where you can getaway from it all with your family. So enjoy the summer, go to farm markets, flea markets, garage sales, and amusement parks. A great trip to take in the summer is a ride on the historic national road. I have traveled parts of it, what a great trip! Well, God Bless and have some great summer picnics and enjoy the warmth of summer. I leave you with this – So live that your Memories will be part of Your happiness. – Author Unknown

AGING IN PLACE

Do you own a business that supports the independence and dignity of seniors? Looking for a professional networking group with like-minded business owners?

The Greater Pittsburgh Chapter of the National Aging In Place Chapter could be your answer!

ne of the most common pieces of wisdom is that business networking can generate success. This commonsense advice is often ignored. The truth is people will do business with people they know and trust long before they will do business with people they find through an advertisement. Business networking isn’t about making direct sales, though direct sales can invariably occur as a result. Rather, business networking gives you professional connections and establishes trust which is an extremely

important aspect of serving seniors in our community. If you have been hesitant to join a business networking group in the past, give NAIPC a try. NAIPC is not your typical networking group. NAIPC combines the opportunity to network and build trusted professional connections with the ability to serve the community and the customers we value through serviceoriented projects. What is NAIPC? The National Aging in Place

The Services You Need for a Life at Home

Council is a 501[C](6) not-for-profit senior support network. NAIPC was founded on the belief that an overwhelming majority of older Americans want to remain in their homes for as long as possible, but lack awareness of home and community-based services that make independent living possible. The Greater Pittsburgh Chapter and our national sponsor are working together to create a widespread awareness of the Aging-in-Place alternative and resources available to support seniors. We are committed to becoming a beacon in the community for seniors and their families to navigate through this challenging life transition and come through the process a well informed consumer with a plan. If you are looking for a way to partner with other committed businesses and want to develop a trusting relationship with other community resources, please join us at our next meeting. Bring your ideas and enthusiasm! n

Greater Pittsburgh Chapter - Charter Members Elaine A. Malec, PhD, Chair

Connecting Hearts Senior Care Services, Inc. 412-215-0622 www. ConnectingHeartsSeniorCare.com ConnectingHeartsSeniorCare@gmail.com

Patricia Neurohr

At Home with Ease, LLC Home Care and Personal Assistance, Aging In Place Consultant pneurohr@homewithease.com 724-759-7421 Homewithease.com

Edward Moeller, Treasurer Beaconsfield Financial Services, Inc. Member: FINRA & SIPC 724-745-6800 www.beaconsfieldfinancial.com

Vickie Dellaquila, CPO-CD®

Carl D’Alicandro, CSA

John Girty

Jill Yesko, CPO®

Organization Rules, Inc. - Professional Organizer, Move Manager, Hoarding Specialist vickie@OrganizationRules.com 412-913-0554 (Local) http://www.organizationrules.com Safety Care Anywhere Medical Emergency Response Systems gfindustries@comcast.net 412-965-1940 (Local) http://www.safetycareanywhere.com

Maria Wilson

Wilson Architecture + Design, LLC Certified Aging in Place Specialist mwilson7503@me.com 412-418-9779 (Local) http://www.wilsonarchanddesign.com

The Greater Pittsburgh Chapter of NAIPC meets the second Wednesday of each month at:

A+ Stair Lifts of Pittsburgh Home Modifications cdalicandro@gmail.com 412-260-7469 http://www.aplusstairlifts.net

Discover Organizing Inc.® Professional Organizer, Senior Move Manager jill@discoverorganizing.com 412-344-3450 www.discoverorganizing.com

JRG in Wexford 7000 Stonewood Drive, Suite 251 Wexford, Pa. 15090 Please Contact Elaine A. Malec, PhD. for more information Email: Elaine A. Malec, PhD, Pittsburgh Chair at: ConnectingHeartsSeniorCare@gmail.com Phone: 412-215-0622

greaterpittsburgh@ageinplace.org

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Three Cheers for These Red, White & Blue Patriotic Songs BY PAULA GREEN

Sing out if you are proud to be an American! Along with picnics, burgers and dogs, we like to sing patriotic songs. Here are a few popular ones along with their origins...

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This Land Is Your Land – was written in 1940 by Woody Guthrie and recorded in 1944. Guthrie’s song was not intended to be a patriotic song; it was written in response to Irvine Berlin’s God Bless America. It was made famous by Peter Seeger.

Can you identify the lyrics? 1. God mend thine every flaw, Confirm thy soul in selfcontrol. A) God Bless, the U.S.A B) America, the Beautiful C). The Star Spangled Banner 2. Well there’s pride in every American heart, and it’s time we stand and say. A) This Land Is Your Land B) Battle Hymn of the Republic C) God Bless the U.S.A. 3. I saw above me that endless skyway A) Stars and Stripes Forever B) This Land Is Your Land C) Star Spangled Banner 4. From every mountain side - Let Freedom ring. A) America (My Country Tis) B) God Bless America C) Stars and Stripes Forever 5. Thru the night with a light from above. A) God Bless America B) Battle Hymn of the Republic C) America (My Country Tis) Sources: extra.sj-r-com/quizzes/patriotic-songs-quiz, https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=rEJo7x9y3D4, http://www.cbn.com/spirituallife/devotions/ battlehymn.aspx, www.wikipedia.com, http://amhistory.si.edu/starspangledbanner/

Answers 1. B 2. C 3. B 4. A 5. A

merica (My Country Tis of Thee) was written by Samuel Francis Smith while he attended Andover Theological Seminary in Massachusetts. It was first performed on July 4, 1831 at a children’s Independence Day celebration in Boston. America the Beautiful was authored by Katharine Lee Bates, who was an English professor at Wellesley College. Bates made a lecture trip to Colorado in 1893 where she wrote the lyrics. Her poem was first published in the Fourth of July edition of church periodical in 1895. Battle Hymn of the Republic – When Julia Ward Howe penned the words to this song in November 1861 the Civil War had just begun. It served as a warning to the entire nation of God’s judgment for slavery. God Bless America – was written by Irving Berlin in 1918 and revised by him in 1938. The later version was recorded by Kate Smith, and became her signature song. God Bless the U.S.A. – In 1983 Lee Greenwood wrote this patriotic song, when it was released in 1984 in reached No. 7 on Billboard’s Hot County singles chart. It was re-released in Oct. 2001 after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Stars and Stripes Forever – This hymn is the official march of the United States and it’s John Philip Sousa’s most famous composition. In his autobiography, Marching Along, Sousa wrote that he composed the march on Christmas Day, Star Spangled Banner - On September 14, 1814, U.S. soldiers at Baltimore’s Fort McHenry raised a huge American flag to celebrate a crucial victory over British forces during the War of 1812. The sight of those “broad stripes and bright stars” inspired Francis Scott Key to write a song that eventually became the United States national anthem.