Dauphin County Edition
January 2012
Vol. 14 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 14 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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• 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. • 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.
Birthdays • Jan. 1 – American patriot Paul Revere (1735-1818) was born in Boston, Mass. He is best known for his ride on the night of April 18, 1775, warning Americans of British plans to raid Lexington and Concord. • Jan. 8 – Elvis Presley (1935-1977) was born in Mississippi. • Jan. 31 – Jackie Robinson (1919-1972) was born in Georgia. He was the first African-American to play professional baseball. He played for the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1947 to 1956, was chosen as the National League’s most valuable player in 1949, and was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962.
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Alvin S. Goodman alter E. Mattson of Camp returned to their base in Southern Hill, 92, was one of a Italy in a British truck, which had very few B-24 bomber brought supplies to the unit. pilots to be designated a “Lone On April 15, 1945, Mattson and Wolf ” during World War II. He and his B-24 crew took part in the his 10-man crew were authorized to greatest assembly of aviation when fly solo at night, during bad weather, 1,033 planes took to the air in one and without fighter escorts because of the six missions of maximum of extensive training in instrument flying. Many of his 35 missions also included daylight flights in formation and fighter escorts with his 15th Air Force Bombardment Group, 760th Squadron. They hit strategic targets from September 1944 to May 1945 in Germany, Austria, Northern Italy, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Poland, Romania, and Yugoslavia. On his third mission, Sept. 14, 1944, to Poland, his B-24, named the Princess Carole, was Mattson in uniform. badly damaged by flak. His engineer was seriously injured and spent 75 days in the hospital before rejoining his plane’s crew. “After the plane was damaged I had to leave the formation, going down to 5,000 feet to fly alone, when two Tuskegee Airmen flying PMattson’s aircraft, the B-24 Princess Carole. 51 fighters escorted me to safe territory (the Isle of Vis), where I got fuel and I met Marshal Tito, strength. On May 11, three days who was inspecting his troops on the after Victory in Europe (VE) Day, island.” Mattson was promoted to captain. Mattson flew his first nightly Since the bombers cruised at “Lone Wolf ” mission on Dec. 8, altitudes between 25,000 and 1944, dropping all of his bombs on 30,000 feet, with temperatures a railroad marshaling yards at Graz, between -25 and -50 degrees F, Austria. special clothing was required in the On Dec. 29, 1944, on a daylight unpressurized cabins. mission to Verona Porto Vescova “We would start with heavy marshaling yards in Northern Italy, winter underwear, long woolen “Flak badly damaged my plane, socks, and then put on electrically knocking out two engines. We were heated socks over the other socks; lucky to find a grass landing strip then our wool military uniform, formerly used by the Germans. A pants, and shirt. Over that came the third engine caught fire as we were sheepskin-lined jacket and trousers coming in for a landing, but we and, finally, the sheepskin-lined landed safely on one engine.” boots. Our hands were covered by Fortunately, the men ran into a heated silk- and sheepskin-lined British unit and, after three days, leather gloves. Leather sheepskin-
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lined helmets with flaps covered our ears.” The men wore oxygen masks when flying above 10,000 feet. A native of Dickson City, near Scranton, Mattson is the son of Walter and Mary Maciejewski, two Polish immigrants. Mattson graduated from Dickson City High School (1936) and a two-year business college (1938). When it appeared the U.S. would be drawn into the war in Europe, Mattson applied to the Army Flying Cadet Program because of his interest in flying. He also enrolled in St. Thomas College (now the University of Scranton) to take courses in mathematics and aerodynamics. He enrolled in its Civilian Pilot Training Program at a local airport, where he received his private flying certificate. When the federal government enacted the draft law and his number was called, he convinced the draft board to defer his induction until he completed his education in June 1941, after which he enlisted. He received his basic training at Maxwell Field, Montgomery, Ala., and advanced training at Gunter Field, Ala.; Mitchell Field, N.Y.; Thompson Robbins Field, Helena, Ark.; and Blytheville, Ark. He received his second lieutenant bars in January 1943. His first active duty was flying B-25 antisubmarine duty from Fort Dix, N.J. After the U.S. Navy took over these flights, Mattson was assigned to Smyrna Army Air Corps B-24 and B-17 Pilot Instructors School. He was sent to Boise, Idaho, as an instructor from January to July 1944. In August, Mattson shipped overseas to England, where he and his crew were assigned a new B-24 Liberator bomber and flew it to their permanent station in Southern Italy. “After the war ended in Europe, my crew and I flew personnel from various bases to other points for www.50plusSeniorNewsPA.com
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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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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, zinc, and copper. Alloys are mixtures of different metals that offer greater strength, hardness, or malleability to another metal. For instance, alloying gold with copper creates pink gold or rose gold. Workability, the ability for master craftsmen to shape these metals, is important to longevity. On Your Mark 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 10karat gold to be sold as gold jewelry. Here are some common marks: • 14-karat would be marked “14 K” (or “585” in Europe), indicating that it is 58.5 percent gold. • 18-karat would be marked “18 K” (or “750” in Europe), indicating that it is 75 percent gold. • 24-karat or pure gold would be marked “24 K” (or “999” in Europe), indicating
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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. Platinum jewelry must show one of the following marks: “Platinum,” “Pt,” or “Plat,” which means that piece of jewelry contains at least 95 percent pure platinum. Platinum may be worn every day without fear of damage and is perfect for wedding rings. Sterling Silver 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 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. www.50plusSeniorNewsPA.com
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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,
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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. • Individuals with incomes of $85,000 to $107,000, or married couples filing joint
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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My 22 Cents’ Worth
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 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. 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
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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. 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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Social Security News
New Year, New Questions By Sherra Zavitsanos Question: I recently applied for a replacement Social Security card, but I might be moving before it arrives in the mail. What do I do if I move before I get it? Answer: Once we have verified all your documents and processed your application, it takes approximately 10 to 14 days to receive your replacement Social Security card. If you move after applying for your new card, notify the post office of your change of address and the post office will forward your card to your new address. If you do not receive your card, please contact your local Social Security office. To get another replacement, you will have to resubmit your evidence of identity and U.S. citizenship or your lawful immigration status and authority to work. You can learn more at www.socialsecurity.gov. Question: What’s the average monthly Social Security benefit for a retired worker? Answer: The current average monthly Social Security benefit for a retired worker is about $1,164. Social Security benefits are based on earnings averaged over most of a worker’s lifetime. To learn more about how retirement benefits are calculated, or to get an immediate and personalized estimate based on your earnings record, visit us online at www.socialsecurity.gov. Question: I am nearing my full retirement age, but I plan to keep working after I apply for Social Security benefits. Will my benefits be reduced because of my income? Answer: No. If you apply for benefits
once you’ve reached your full retirement age, you can work while you receive Social Security and your current benefit will not be reduced because of the earned income. If you keep working, it could mean a higher benefit for you in the future. Higher benefits can be important to you later in life and increase the future benefit amounts your survivors could receive. If you receive benefits before your full retirement age, your earnings could reduce your monthly benefit amount. After you reach full retirement age, we recalculate your benefit amount to leave out the months when we reduced or withheld benefits due to your excess earnings. You can learn more by reading our publication, How Work Affects Your Benefits, at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/10069.html. Question: I get Supplemental Security Income (SSI) because I am elderly and have no income. My sister recently died and left me the money she had in a savings account. Will this extra money affect my SSI benefits? Answer: The money inherited from your sister is considered income for the month you receive it and could make you ineligible for that month, depending on the amount of the inheritance. If you keep the money into the next month, it then becomes a part of your resources. You cannot have more than $2,000 in resources to remain eligible for SSI benefits. Call Social Security at (800) 772-1213 (TTY, (800) 325-0778) to report the inheritance. A representative will tell you how your eligibility and payment amount might be affected. Learn more by visiting us online at www.socialsecurity.gov.
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Book Review
Betcha Didn’t Know That! By Leon Castner & Brian Kathenes
etcha Didn’t Know That! explores the interesting world of antiques and collectibles, sports memorabilia, stamps, and dolls, among others. The book investigates interesting artifacts, such as the rarest baseball card in the world and the most popular soft drink collectible. It differentiates itself, however, in that it reveals the real stories about why we collect things, uncovering the human and humorous side of the story.
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The unusual items included in the book will surprise and astound you. They will also give you insight into their creation and use and provide historical context, human predicament, and comical delight. Betcha Didn’t Know That! is available at www.betchabook.com and Amazon.com.
Leon Castner is a lifelong appraiser of personal property, a writer, and a speaker. He is also a registered contractor and has provided major appraisals for the U.S Marshals Office, the attorney general, and the
FDIC, among others. Brian Kathenes, co-author and appraiser, has appraised items ranging from the Nixon Watergate papers, the Batmobile, and memorabilia from the movie Titanic. He was also the on-air television appraiser and technology consultant for the Discovery Channel’s collectibles show, POP NATION: America’s Coolest Stuff. Together, Castner and Kathenes host a weekly radio program, Value This!
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Dauphin County
Calendar of Events Dauphin County Department of Parks and Recreation
Senior Center Activities
Jan. 7, 2 to 3 p.m. – “Winter Blues and Greens” Walk, Wildwood Park
Bistline Senior Center – (717) 564-5633
Jan. 17, 7 to 8:30 p.m. – Paradise Almost Lost Lecture Series: “Disappearing Species and the Future of Pennsylvania’s Forests,” Wildwood Park
Edgemont Senior Center – (717) 236-2221
Jan. 31, 7 to 8:30 p.m. – Paradise Almost Lost Lecture Series: “Protecting the Kittatinny Ridge Corridor,” Wildwood Park
Friendship Senior Center – (717) 657-1547
Dauphin County Library Programs
Heinz-Menaker Senior Center – (717) 238-7860
East Shore Area Library, 4501 Ethel St., Harrisburg, (717) 652-9380
Highspire Area Senior Center – (717) 939-4580
Elizabethville Area Library, 80 N. Market St., Elizabethville, (717) 362-9825
Hoy/Latsha Senior Center – (717) 939-9833
Harrisburg Downtown Library, 101 Walnut St., Harrisburg, (717) 234-4976
Hummelstown Senior Center – (717) 566-6855
Johnson Memorial Library, 799 E. Center St., Millersburg, (717) 692-2658
Jewish Community Center – (717) 236-9555
Kline Branch, 530 S. 29th St., Harrisburg, (717) 234-3934
Lick Towers Senior Center – (717) 233-0388
Madeline L. Olewine Memorial Library, 2410 N. Third St., Harrisburg, (717) 232-7286
Lykens Senior Center – (717) 453-7985
Northern Dauphin Library, 683 Main St., Lykens, (717) 453-9315
Millersburg Senior Center – (717) 692-2657
William H. & Marion C. Alexander Family Library, 200 W. Second St., Hummelstown, (717) 566-0949
Mohler Senior Center – (717) 533-2002, www.hersheyseniorcenter.com
Programs and Support Groups
Royalton Senior Center – (717) 944-4831
Free and open to the public. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. Free Art Classes Thrive 100 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg (717) 238-1887 or cglover@jumpstreet.org
Jan. 19, 1:30 p.m. Hershey Area AARP Monthly Meeting Spring Creek Church of the Brethren 335 E. Areba Ave., Hershey (717) 832-3282
Jan. 4, 7 p.m. New Zealand – A Small Country that Delivers Big World Culture Club of PA Penn State Hershey Medical Center Lecture Room C 500 University Drive, Hershey www.worldcultureclubpa.org
Jan. 24, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Parental Loss Support Group AseraCare Hospice 75 S. Houcks Road, Suite 101, Harrisburg (717) 541-4466
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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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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. Population of Older Men Increased at a More Rapid Rate than Older Women 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.
> In the 2010 census, there were 53,364 centenarians (people 100 and older), an increase of 5.8 percent since 2000. > The number of people 65 and older more than doubled in 21 counties in the United States. > 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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