Chester County Edition
January 2012
Vol. 9 No. 1
Creativity ‘Works’ for Local Actor By Laura Farnish “I never buy that ‘at this time of your life’ stuff. It’s as though people think that if you reach a certain age you should just retire and play checkers at the fire hall, as though that’s the norm.” For Chet Williamson, the fire hall is merely a staged scene, and checkers are nothing more than a prop. As a board chair for Creative Works of Lancaster, Williamson remains active in the local community through recognizing the kind of performance and art Lancaster needs and wants. The non-profit organization’s mission is “to fuel and sustain the city’s cultural renaissance.” Their free and low-priced shows aim to fill the artistic gaps in Lancaster’s cultural offerings. Although started several years ago, the organization has been active for the past year and a half. Their work includes sock puppet parodies, staged readings in art galleries, and full productions of non-traditional plays. Williamson’s current involvement, however, is only an addition to his repertoire of success over the years. As a young actor, Williamson was involved in regional theater and industrial shows, which led him into writing. His first short story, sold to The New Yorker and other markets, was published in the 1980s, followed by his first published novel in 1986. Williamson continued to pursue his career as a writer, publishing suspense and dark fantasy fiction, children’s books, and written work for a local college. please see CREATIVITY page 5 The view from the audience seats is a change of perspective for Chet Williamson, who has been comfortable on stage for decades.
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After the Fall of Rome in WWII, He Drove Mussolini’s Auto Robert D. Wilcox he car was an Alfa-Romeo 6C at age 24, he had become the youngest 2300 Pescara Spyder, but to wholesale manager in the company. M/Sgt. Gerald Schmidt, it was And now, after his outfit had fought just another car. And, as it was his their way into Florence, he ran ordnance responsibility in combat ordnance, he as part of a huge depot the Army had drove it back to his echelon behind the established there. Then he got the news front lines. that the Army had decided that they Only much later did he learn that he needed him a lot more in the Pacific than had driven such a historic car. During the they did in Europe. So he spent 42 days great depression in Italy, Mussolini had aboard a troop transport on his way to bailed out the car manufacturer from the Philippines. going into liquidation, What was it like to so he was presented spend that much time with this custom-made aboard ship? car as a gift. Just 60 of “It was hell on the 6C 2300 Pescara wheels,” he says. “That Spyders were ship pitched so much produced, and that everyone except Mussolini’s auto is the crew were sick as believed to be the sole dogs most of the time. one surviving. When I got off, I Although Mussolini vowed that I would had his Spyder never get on a ship specialized by adding again. And, except for horsepower, he never the one that took me added bulletproof glass home, I never did. or armor plating. He “The fighting in the was often seen riding Philippines was around in the car, tough,” he remembers. M/Sgt. Gerald K. Schmidt in 1945. saluting crowds as he “The Japanese were stood in the passenger fanatically aggressive seat, with flowers and bouquets strewn on fighters, and we were under fire the hood. constantly, until eventually Manila fell.” In August, after the U.S. had dropped Famed test driver Ercole Boratto the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and became Mussolini’s driver and drove the car in the 1936 Mille Miglia, a dangerous, Nagasaki, the Japanese surrendered, and Schmidt was shipped back to Los Angeles. 1,000-mile, open-road endurance race in He then went by train to Fort Dix, where Italy, coming in an impressive 13th place. So what else is impressive about the car he was discharged in January 1946. He went back to work at International Jerry Schmidt once drove so casually? It Harvester, and the company sent him, at sold for $1.1 million when auctioned, age 26, to Providence, R.I., to build a that’s what! new plant to repair and sell their trucks. But, in 1945 Schmidt knew none of After managing that plant for a year, he, that … and couldn’t have cared less, surprisingly, got the company’s backing to because he had his hands full while he set up his own Cadillac-Oldsmobile was part of our Army’s push northward dealership in Providence. through Italy, past the battlefields of In 1960, he sold his dealership and Salerno, Anzio, and Monte Cassino to came to live in Central Pennsylvania to be take the city of Rome and then on to close to his son and his family. In Florence. Throughout, his job was to supply new retirement, things are quiet, but Jerry Schmidt has much to remember about trucks to replace those that were the years when he fought for his country destroyed in combat. He had been assigned to ordnance when he was drafted on two different sides of the globe. in 1944 because he had gotten familiar Colonel Wilcox flew a B-17 bomber in with heavy equipment while working for International Harvester in Boston, where, Europe in WWII.
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Reader Questions Angelo Coniglio ’ll pause in my presentation of online methods for researching genealogy to reply to questions from readers. I’ll pick up that topic again in coming issues, with Scotland and Ireland.
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Q: I’m sure my grandmother was Sicilian. She spoke that language, celebrated St. Joseph’s Day and all the other holidays in Sicilian style, cooked Sicilian food, and so on, but she said she was born in Tunisia. How can that be, and how can I do research on her ancestry? – R.F.L., Kenmore, N.Y.
A: Around 1860, in the time of the unification of Sicily with the Italian peninsular states, there was extreme poverty in the Mezzogiorno (southern Italy and Sicily). After the formation of the unified Kingdom of Italy, much of the already meager wealth of the south was appropriated by northern officials and opportunists, and the peasants and laborers of the Mezzogiorno bore the brunt of the economic hardship. This social upheaval led to the “great migration” out of the south, primarily to
the United States, but also to Western Europe and even Africa, only 100 miles away across the Straits of Sicily. At the start of this period, Tunisia was under control of the Ottoman Turks, but in 1881, it became a French protectorate, until its independence in 1956. In the late 1800s and the early 1900s, Tunis and other coastal cities of Tunisia received the immigration of tens of thousands of Italian peasants, mainly from Sicily and Sardinia. As a consequence, by the first years of the 20th
century, there were more than 100,000 Italian residents in Tunisia, concentrated in the large cities of Tunis, Biserta, La Goulette, and Sfax, and even in smaller cities. These immigrants established their own churches and neighborhoods, and while picking up the Arabic and French tongues, many retained their Sicilian and Italian language and social customs. Many made frequent trips back to their towns of origin, often convincing others to please see QUESTIONS page 8
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Art and Antiques by Dr. Lori
Tips and Trends in Precious Metals
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ith the sky-high prices for gold and precious metals making headlines, I thought some information and useful tips would prove helpful. Precious metals, gemstones, and fine-design pieces have dazzled us through the ages. Called precious metals, gold, platinum, and silver are some of the world’s rarest materials. These three metals are found in many parts of the world, but they are not easily extracted from their natural state. Precious metals maintain their luster and shine and resist corrosion with little care. Objects dating back to the world’s ancient civilizations, like the Native Americans, Egyptians, and Greeks, show us that these metals endure.
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• 24-karat or pure gold would be marked “24 K” (or “999” in Europe), indicating that it is 99.9 percent gold. If you like gold jewelry, these marks should be committed to memory! Look for them at your next yard sale; you’ll be surprised how many yard-sale sellers put out real gold for sale on their front lawn! Platinum Platinum is a popular choice for bridal jewelry as its strength surpasses that of gold and silver. A dense metal, platinum weighs more than gold and has a high level of purity, making it naturally hypoallergenic.
The ancient Egyptians reserved the use of gold (yellow gold) for the pharaohs and related gold to the powers of the sun. White gold is created by alloying gold with nickel or palladium, Sterling silver bracelet of sea life figures zinc, and copper. Alloys are mixtures of different metals that offer greater strength, Platinum jewelry must show one hardness, or malleability to another of the following marks: “Platinum,” metal. For instance, alloying gold “Pt,” or “Plat,” which means that with copper creates pink gold or rose piece of jewelry contains at least 95 gold. percent pure platinum. Platinum Workability, the ability for master may be worn every day without fear craftsmen to shape these metals, is of damage and is perfect for wedding important to longevity. rings.
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• 18-karat would be marked “18 K” (or “750” in Europe), indicating that it is 75 percent gold.
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Pure gold is 24-karat gold, and it is very soft. This is often too soft for everyday jewelry, so gold is alloyed to increase its strength. In the United States, 14-karat gold is common and a piece must be at least 10-karat gold to be sold as gold jewelry. Here are some common marks:
Silver is affordable, soft, and malleable. It has been used to make objects of adornment dating back to the Byzantine world. One of the most common and recognizable metal marks is the mark for silver. In the United States, only jewelry that is at least 92.5 percent pure silver, or 925/1,000 pure, may be marked “silver,” “sterling,” “sterling silver,” “925,” “92.5,” or “ster.” Silver is often alloyed with copper
• 14-karat would be marked “14 K” (or “585” in Europe), indicating that it is 58.5 percent gold.
to increase its strength. Silver will not rust, but it will tarnish. Tarnish may be restored with polishing. Another mark is the vermeil mark, which is evident when a piece of sterling silver has been electroplated with karat gold. If the thickness of the karat gold plating is at least 100 millionths of an inch thick, that is referred to as vermeil (pronounced “vermay”) and sometimes as “overlay.” This is an affordable alternative to karat-gold jewelry. While I know I have the ladies’ attention, I wouldn’t want to leave out the gentlemen who enjoy a bit of bling. Today’s styles are introducing men to the industrial look in fine jewelry, achieved by metals such as titanium, tungsten carbide, and stainless steel. Steel-gray color, light weight, and strength are some of the qualities of these non-precious metals. Tungsten is the world’s hardest metal substance with a nine on the Mohs hardness scale (diamonds rank 10 on the scale). These metals are less likely to scratch, but resizing a ring made of any of these metals proves difficult. Here’s what I like to call famous last words: take care when cleaning your precious metals, dry your jewelry before storing it, and place pieces in separate compartments to avoid scratching. Keep gold and silver out of pools, showers, and hot tubs as chlorine may weaken their structure and cause breakage. Know your jeweler and your stuff when you are selecting valuable precious metals. Celebrity Ph.D. antiques appraiser, author, and award-winning TV personality, Dr. Lori presents antique appraisal events nationwide and antiques-themed vacation cruises. As seen on NBC’s The Tonight Show and Comedy Central’s The Daily Show, watch Dr. Lori weekdays on Lifetime Television. Visit www.DrLoriV.com, www.Facebook.com/ DoctorLori, or call (888) 431-1010.
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Hoping to combine his two passions, Williamson began playwriting, and thus renewed his acting career. For the past five years, he has done work at the Fulton Theatre and Theatre of the Seventh Sister, as well as his work with Creative Works. “I hooked up with Creative Works because they seemed to be interested in doing the same kind of material in which I was interested,” said Williamson. “People who are involved in theater in any city all seem to know each other, and there’s a lot of mutual interest and support within a group like that.” Williamson’s leadership responsibilities vary, however, from his wide-ranging character roles on stage. As board chair, Williamson jokes that his role includes signing thank-you letters to donors and speaking to the press on occasion. His diverse work has included: acting in several Creative Works productions, walking around with a sandwich board with painting on it as part of a roaming art gallery on First Friday, writing material for last year’s Christmas comedy show, creating sock puppets, making arrangements for productions, and running a freight elevator. He regards the board as a group of equals, sharing tasks accordingly. “Creative Works is a real collaborative effort, and everybody does their part,” commented Williamson. “One of our board members took charge of getting all the sock puppets constructed; another member wrote brilliant lyrics to a song when we needed one overnight; another takes care of the business end; another the legal question; and so on.” Williamson also holds the role of being the eldest member of the group; however, his youthful ideas and insight challenge this fact. Even though the next oldest member is 20 years younger, Williamson’s edgy ideas often keep members guessing.
“Age really doesn’t matter when you’re all working toward the same goal,” said Williamson. “And you can never predict anything on the basis of age.” And although Williamson could be casted for retirement, the word is unseen in his vocabulary. “I got involved in Creative Works for the same reason I would have gotten involved with it if I’d been 40 years younger—it was the chance to do new, exciting, and meaningful work,” said Williamson. “I can never see myself retiring as a writer or as an actor, so I might as well find new ways to make what I do in those fields as much fun as possible for me.” In fact, Williamson believes there is much to learn from the younger population. “We always say that the younger population should learn from the experiences of their elders. Well, it works the other way as well,” said Williamson. “You’re never too old to learn something new. I’ve learned some new ways of thinking and problem solving by working with my younger colleagues, and I’m hopeful they’ve learned something from me.” Similarly, one can never predict the excitement and enjoyment of their interest in Creative Works, no matter what age. Creative Works recently sponsored a 24-Hour Plays event, in which six 10-minute plays were written, rehearsed, and performed within 24 hours. The sold-out venue was packed with play-goers of all ages. “A major part of our mission is to appeal to all ages, 50+ as well as people in their 20s,” said Williamson. “If we don’t, where are the theater-goers of tomorrow going to come from?” To get in touch with Chet Williamson, check out his website at chetwilliamson.com. For additional information on Creative Works, visit creativelancaster.org or call (717) 7238355.
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This Month in History: January Events • Jan. 5, 1972 – President Richard Nixon signed a bill approving $5.5 billion over six years to build and test the NASA space shuttle. • Jan. 10, 1863 – The world’s first underground railway service, the Metropolitan line between Paddington and Farringdon, opened in London.
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The campaign’s central focus is a website, www.maketheconnection.net, featuring numerous veterans who have shared their experiences, challenges, and triumphs. It offers a place where veterans and their families can view the candid, personal testimonials of other veterans who have dealt with and are working through a variety of common life experiences, day-to-day symptoms, and mental health conditions. The website also connects veterans and their family members with services and resources that may help them live more fulfilling lives. At maketheconnection.net, veterans and their family members can explore information on mental health issues and treatment—and easily access support—in comfort and privacy, anywhere, anytime. Visitors to the site can customize and filter their online experience, directly connecting with content that is the most relevant to their own lives and situations. For more information, visit maketheconnection.net or VA’s mental health services website at www.mentalhealth.va.gov.
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• Jan. 22, 1901 – Queen Victoria of England died after reigning for 64 years, the longest reign in British history, during which England had become the most powerful empire in the world.
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emigrate to Tunisia. Some who were dissatisfied with conditions in Tunisia eventually emigrated to the United States. So it’s not unreasonable to think of your grandmother as Tunisian and Sicilian. Passenger manifests at Ellis Island and other U.S. ports, available on Ellis Island’s free site (www.ellisisland.org) and the subscription site Ancestry.com, often show travelers’ last place of residence. Familiarize yourself with the names of Tunisian cities, as these manifests may indicate Tunis, Biserta, or the other large cities noted above, or smaller ones such as Zaghouan, Bouficha, Kelibia, or
Ferryville. If your grandmother came here through a U.S. port, her manifest may give the name of the town she came from and even name the closest relative she left behind. Certain Tunisian baptism, marriage, and death records have been indexed online at Geneanum.com (http://www.geneanum.com). You’ll have to read French or get a French speaker to help you, but that page gives links to helpful genealogical sites for Malta, Sicily, and Tunisia (Tunisie in French). Clicking on the Tunisie link leads to a page with the link Bases de données
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Grandparenting: Agonies & Ecstasies Walt Sonneville he role of grandparents has undergone complications over the past several decades. Among them are families geographically separated, families that have expanded through the inclusion of stepgrandparents, and evolving practices on the care and feeding of babies and toddlers. Let’s begin with the latter complication. Those of us born prior to 1946 may have been raised under the influence of a Dr. John B. Watson, whose popular book, Psychological Care of Infant and Child, advised parents to be firm with children, expect them to act like young adults, and do not spoil them with affection, hugs, and kisses. In 1946 came Dr. Benjamin Spock’s celebrated book, Baby and Child Care, taking the opposite view—just in time for the onslaught of the baby boomer generation. The Spock book, which went
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through several revisions by the time it had sold more than 50 million copies in 2004 (translated into 39 languages), was criticized by some as promoting permissiveness in child development.
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Walt Sonneville, a retired market-research analyst, is the author of MY 22 CENTS’ WORTH: The Higher-Valued Opinion of a Senior Citizen, a book of personal-opinion essays, free of partisan and sectarian viewpoints. He recently completed the manuscript for another book of essays, A MUSING MOMENT, scheduled for release in January 2012. Contact him at waltsonneville@earthlink.net
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This brings us to the matter of the stereotypical grandparents, who reputedly overindulge their grandchildren, conflicting with the parents who may prefer more constraint. Other divergent views between contemporary parents and grandparents regarding child rearing might center on the question of which parent is primarily responsible for childcare. Grandparents may advocate the mother as the primary caregiver, while mothers today generally believe both parents have a fully shared responsibility. Grandparents offering child-rearing advice may find themselves at odds with other views held by the parents, perhaps involving childcare centers, babysitters, the authority of a stepparent, and nutritional choices. Providing a good example to the grandchildren can be a challenge. When
exceeding the speed limit in a 55 mph zone, a common occurrence today, how do you explain this rule-breaking to a questioning child? Do you tease at the emotional expense of the children or anyone else in their company? Do you thank a person who holds open a door for you and yours? Kids learn by example. They can make better persons of grandparents by creating in them an obligation to teach by example. Ideally, such trials are offset by pleasures. Exercising with grandchildren is much more common than in years past. Today’s grandparents are more agile, enrolling in fitness centers and enjoying jogging, hiking, swimming, or biking. We can relive some of our own childhood by sharing the discoveries and joy of the children. One of the main responsibilities of being a grandparent is to create happy memories. Grandchildren accelerate our perceptions of them. They change rapidly as they grow into their formative years, drawing us into maintaining a relationship matching their progressive development.
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Coatesville Area Senior Center – (610) 383-6900 22 N. Fifth Ave., Coatesville – www.cascweb.org Jan. 6, 10:30 a.m. – Trip to Library Jan. 12, 4 p.m. – Zumba Jan. 24, 11 a.m. – Write to a Pen Pal
Wednesdays, 9 to 10 a.m. – Hibernia Hiking Club, Hibernia County Park Saturdays, 9 to 10 a.m. – Hibernia Hiking Club, Hibernia County Park Jan. 21, 8 to 10 a.m. – Birding at Black Rock, Black Rock Sanctuary
Chester County Library Programs Atglen Library, 413 Valley Ave., Atglen, (610) 593-6848 Avon Grove Library, 117 Rose Hill Ave., West Grove, (610) 869-2004 Bayard Taylor Library, 216 E. State St., Kennett Square, (610) 444-2702 Chester County Library, 450 Exton Square Parkway, Exton, (610) 280-2615 Chester Springs Library, 1685-A Art School Road, Chester Springs, (610) 827-9212
Downingtown Senior Center – (610) 269-3939 983 E. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown http://home.ccil.org/~dasc Jan. 3, 2 p.m. – Eight-Week Intro to Tap Class Begins Jan. 11, 1 p.m. – Balance Workshop Jan. 20, 1 p.m. – Program on Expressing Concerns to Adult Children
Downingtown Library, 330 E. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown, (610) 269-2741 Easttown Library, 720 First Ave., Berwyn, (610) 644-0138 Henrietta Hankin Library, 215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs, (610) 321-1700 Honey Brook Community Library, 687 Compass Road, Honey Brook, (610) 273-3303 Malvern Library, 1 E. First Ave., Malvern, (610) 644-7259 Oxford Library, 48 S. Second St., Oxford, (610) 932-9625
Great Valley Senior Center – (610) 889-2121 47 Church Road, Malvern Jan. 12, 2:15 p.m. – “Super Foods for Seniors” Program Jan. 18, noon – Winter Fest Jan. 26, 11 a.m. – Canasta Card Party Kennett Area Senior Center – (610) 444-4819 427 S. Walnut St., Kennett Square www.kennettseniorcenter.org Jan. 10, 2:30 to 4 p.m. – Tea Party: “Our New Year” Jan. 10, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. – 10-Week Zumba Classes Begin Jan. 12 – Free Blood Pressure Screenings
Paoli Library, 18 Darby Road, Paoli, (610) 296-7996 Mystery Book Club – Call for dates/times Phoenixville Library, 183 Second Ave., Phoenixville, (610) 933-3013 Spring City Library, 245 Broad St., Spring City, (610) 948-4130 Tredyffrin Library, 582 Upper Gulph Road, Strafford, (610) 688-7092
Oxford Senior Center – (610) 932-5244 12 E. Locust St., Oxford – www.oxfordseniors.org
West Chester Library, 415 N. Church St., West Chester, (610) 696-1721
Programs and Support Groups Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Wellness Community of Philadelphia: Support Group for People with Cancer The Cancer Center at Paoli Hospital 255 W. Lancaster Ave., Paoli (215) 879-7733 Jan. 3, 11:30 a.m. West Chester University Retirees Luncheon Old Country Buffet 1090 E. Lancaster Ave. Downingtown (610) 269-1503 Jan. 4, 6 p.m. Memory Loss and Dementia Support Group Sunrise Assisted Living of Paoli 324 W. Lancaster Ave., Malvern (610) 251-9994
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Jan. 7 and 21, 5 to 10 p.m. Bingo Nights Marine Corps League Detachment 430 Chestnut St., Downingtown (610) 431-2234 Jan. 9, 7 to 8 p.m. Cancer Support Group: Double Hope of Chester County Calvary Fellowship Church 95 W. Devon Drive Downingtown (484) 319-8167 Jan. 9 and 23, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Caregiver Support Group Adult Care of Chester County 201 Sharp Lane, Exton (610) 363-8044 Jan. 11, noon Family Caregiver Support Group Sarah Care 425 Technology Drive, Suite 200 Malvern (610) 251-0801
Free and open to the public Jan. 14-15 and 21-22, 1 to 5 p.m. Model Railroad Open House Schuylkill Valley Model Railroad Club 400 S. Main St., Phoenixville (610) 935-1126 www.svmrrc.com
Phoenixville Area Senior Adult Activity Center (610) 935-1515 153 Church St., Phoenixville www.phoenixvilleseniorcenter.org West Chester Area Senior Center – (610) 431-4242 530 E. Union St., West Chester – www.wcseniors.org
Jan. 17, 6 p.m. Family Caregiver Support Group Sunrise of Westtown 501 Skiles Blvd., West Chester (610) 399-4464
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How Much You’ll Pay for Medicare in 2012 Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I know we will be getting a slight increase in our Social Security checks this year, but what about our Medicare costs? What will the Medicare premiums and deductibles cost seniors in 2012? – Looking Ahead Dear Looking, The new Medicare premium, deductible, and co-pay changes for 2012 were all announced several weeks ago and the news was actually pretty good. Here’s a breakdown of what retirees can expect to pay for Medicare starting in January. 2012 Premiums For most Medicare beneficiaries who enrolled in 2009 or earlier, your monthly premiums for Part B (which covers doctor visits and outpatient care) will increase only $3.50 to $99.90 in 2012. That’s much less than was predicted by the government earlier in 2011. The increase is the first in four years for most people with Medicare, mainly because of the federal law that freezes Part B premiums when there’s no Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), which was the case in 2010 and 2011. But, Social Security recently announced a 3.6 percent COLA for 2012. That 3.6 percent increase will boost monthly Social Security checks by an average of about $43 for retirees next year. So, even after your Part B premiums get deducted from your Social Security checks, you’ll still have about $40 more every month. The news for younger retirees is even better. Medicare Part B beneficiaries that enrolled in 2010 who’ve been paying $110.50 per month, and those that enrolled in 2011 who have been paying $115.40 per month, will see their Part B premiums go down to $99.90. And for high-income beneficiaries who’ve been paying higher Part B premiums because their annual incomes are more than $85,000 for individuals or $170,000 for joint filers, they too will see their monthly Part B premiums drop in 2012. Here’s a breakdown of what they will pay this year based on their income level.
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tax returns with incomes of $170,000 to $214,000, will pay $139.90 per person per month for Part B. That’s a $21.60 reduction from 2011’s premium. • Individuals earning $107,000 to $160,000, or married couples with incomes of $214,000 to $320,000, will pay $199.80—a $30.90 reduction. • Individuals with incomes of $160,000 to $214,000, or couples with incomes of $320,000 to $428,000, will pay $259.70—a $40.20 reduction. • Individuals over $214,000 or couples above $428,000 will pay $319.70 each per month for Part B. That’s $49.40 less than 2011. Other Medicare changes you need to know about that will affect all beneficiaries include the Part B deductible, which will be $140 in 2012, a decrease of $22. And the deductible for Part A, which covers inpatient hospital care, will rise by $24 to $1,156 this year. For more information on all the Medicare premiums and coinsurance rates for 2012, see medicare.gov/cost or call (800) 633-4227. Help with Premiums If you’re a high-income beneficiary and your income has fallen since 2010 (the tax year used to determine your 2012 premiums), you may be able to reduce or eliminate your Medicare Part B premium surcharge. To qualify, your income loss must be tied to a life-changing event, such as a marriage or divorce, a job loss or reduced work hours (including retirement), loss of income from income-producing property, or cuts in pension benefits. To learn more, see ssa.gov/pubs/10536.html. And for lower-income retirees who are having a difficult time paying their Medicare costs, help is available through Medicare Savings Programs. These are Medicaid-administered programs that pay Part B premiums and, depending on your finances, may even pick up the tab on your copayments and deductibles. To find out if you qualify, contact your local Medicaid office—call (800) 6334227 for contact information. Jim Miller is a regular contributor to the NBC Today show and author of The Savvy Senior Book. www.savvysenior.org.
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2010 Census Shows Older Population Growing Quickly The U.S. population 65 and older is now the largest in terms of size and percent of the population, compared with any previous census, according to a new 2010 census brief released recently from the U.S. Census Bureau on the nation’s older population. The group grew at a faster rate than the total population between 2000 and 2010. According to the 2010 census, there were 40.3 million people 65 and older on April 1, 2010, increasing by 5.3 million since the 2000 census, when this population numbered 35 million. The percentage of the population 65 and older also increased during the previous decade. In 2010, the older population represented 13 percent of the total population, an increase from 12.4 percent in 2000. 65 and Older Population Grew Faster than Total Population Between 2000 and 2010, the population 65 and older grew 15.1 percent, while the total U.S. population grew 9.7 percent. The opposite happened between
1990 and 2000, when the growth of the older population was slower than the growth of the total population, with growth rates of 12 percent and 13.2 percent, respectively. Population Size and Growth Varied Among the Older Age Groups Examining the growth of 10-year age groups within the older population shows that 85- to 94-year-olds experienced the fastest growth between 2000 and 2010. This group grew by 29.9 percent, increasing from 3.9 million to 5.1 million. Among five-year age groups in the older population, 65- to 69-year-olds grew the fastest. This age group grew by 30.4 percent, rising from 9.5 million to 12.4 million. The 65- to 69year-old group is expected to grow more rapidly over the next decade as the first baby boomers start turning 65 in 2011. The only older-population age group to decline between 2000 and 2010 was the 75- to 79-year-old age group. This group decreased by 1.3 percent from 7.4 million to 7.3
million. The changes in this group mainly reflect the relatively low number of births during the early 1930s as fewer numbers of people entered these ages between 2000 and 2010.
> In the 2010 census, there were 53,364 centenarians (people 100 and older), an increase of 5.8 percent since 2000.
Population of Older Men Increased at a More Rapid Rate than Older Women
> The number of people 65 and older more than doubled in 21 counties in the United States.
While women continue to outnumber men in the older ages, men have continued to close the gap over the decade by increasing at a faster rate than women. The largest growth rate for a 10-year age group within the older population was for men 85 to 94 years old (46.5 percent). Women in this age group also increased but to a smaller degree (22.9 percent). In the 2010 census, there were approximately twice as many women as men at age 89. This doubling point occurred about four years older than it did in 2000 and six years older than it did in 1990, illustrating the narrowing gap in mortality between men and women at the older ages.
> Approximately 1.3 million people 65 and older—or 3.1 percent of this population— lived in skilled-nursing facilities in 2010. > In 2010, the states with the highest percentage of people over age 65 were: Florida – 17.3 percent West Virginia – 16 percent Maine – 15.9 percent Pennsylvania – 15.4 percent Iowa – 14.9 percent
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The Tablet Has Arrived at Tel Hai
Van Donors Thanked at Reception A recent reception at Tel Hai Retirement Community thanked donors for their contributions that helped bring a new wheelchair-accessible van to the campus. Standing, from left, Ken Player, Roger Beebe, Nancy Beebe, and Renny Magill. Foreground: Edith Wise. A total of 119 donors, many of them Tel Hai residents, contributed $11,570, which was matched with approximately $30,000 budgeted for this purpose.
Tel Hai’s Computer Group has begun promoting tablet computers—in particular the Apple iPad 2—for use by fellow residents. “People who have no computer experience will find the iPad less intimidating and, in fact, very easy to navigate once they have had a few introductory lessons,” said Donna McLay, tablet committee member. The way this touch-screen technology expands its reach among seniors was also underscored. Retired IBMer Ted Kircher presents a $1,000 check awarded through the IBM On Demand “One resident who has crippling rheumatoid Community Grant Program to Renny Magill, VP, arthritis in her hands has never been able to use development, as resident members of Tel Hai’s a computer, [but she is now] able to point with Tablet Committee look on. From left, Bill Morling, one finger to play games, send email, surf the Kircher, Donna McLay, Pat Foxx, and Magill. Web,” McLay added. Access to Skype and grandchildren is often another motivator. Print size can be adjusted to suit the needs of the user. A feature that allows text to be read aloud is also available.
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Simpson Meadows celebrated the holiday season with their annual Holiday Gala in early December. The two-day celebration has become a well-rounded tradition among residents and staff. The evening started with hors d’oeuvres in the Community Room, followed by a formal sitdown dinner served in the Brandywine Dining Room. During dinner, entertainment was provided by pianist John Zubaly and Tom Baust. Even dining services wait staff took a break from their duties to entertain the party goers with their rendition of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “Santa Claus is Coming to Town.”
Simpson Meadows wait staff serenaded diners with a few holiday tunes.
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