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Highland Harmonies Bagpipe Player, Teacher Took Up Instrument at 56

By Chelsea Peifer For a lot of people who play the bagpipes, the instrument is in their blood. Ken Campbell can trace his lineage back to his ancestors who lived in Scotland in 1612, but as far as he knows he is the only piper who ever existed in the clan. “You don’t have to be Scottish to play the pipes. It was a sound that I always appreciated, but I never got involved with it until later in life,” said Campbell, who took his first lesson when he was 56. One weekend his wife suggested they check out the Celtic Fling at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire. He was captivated by the bagpipe band competition and told his wife on the way home that he was going to learn to play. “And that was that,” said Campbell, who is now 69. He took his first lesson through Ceòl Nèamh Pipe Band. The group consists of approximately 20 pipers and 10 drummers, and their name translates to “music from heaven” from Scots Gaelic. He took weekly group lessons, where he started on a practice chanter. please see HARMONIES page 26

Bagpiper Ken Campbell took up the “brash” instrument at age 56. He now teaches and performs locally and played for a Scottish duke while touring Scotland.

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Art and Antiques by Dr. Lori

Making the Old Stuff New Again Lori Verderame here are many DIY projects and repurposing options when it comes to antiques, but right off the bat, I want to warn you to know the value of your keepsakes, heirlooms, and treasures before your start repurposing. Some pieces are too valuable to repurpose. Once you know the true value of your antique and you are comfortable with your plan to repurpose it, consider these tips to make something old feel and look new again.

repurpose this group of similar objects. Try taking the group of mix-matched glass, porcelain, or metal doorknobs and installing them in your guest bathroom to create useful, vintage towel hooks. Arrange the group of doorknobs on a wall near the tub or shower as handy hooks.

Tip 1: Repurpose something that is a multiple for greater impact. If you have many dissimilar items, you can always make them seem like a group by uniting them with a uniform paint color. You can also unite related objects by putting them together in a repurposing project. For instance, if you have a bunch of old doorknobs or door handles,

Tip 3: Rethink the scraps. Tip 2: Go all the way! Do you have a cedar chest Don’t be afraid to really filled with old textile pieces change an antique. like parts of crocheted For example, if you love afghans? Needlepoint pictures your grandmother’s that will never see the light of highchair but you would day? Quilted squares that really like to put it to good were never made into a full use in your home instead of quilt? just having it sit in a corner Doorknob towel holders If you know that you will

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as a display piece, remove the arms and tray and repurpose the highchair as a child’s chair. It will look cute in a corner of a kitchen, a child’s playroom, a grandparent’s den, or a dining room. Be sure you know what you are doing when repairing and refinishing wooden pieces and search online for helpful hints.

never complete these projects, don’t despair. Frame them up and enjoy a great graphic picture of your crochet, quilt square, or needlepoint picture. Remember to use acid-free materials whenever you frame textiles or any antique piece. Install the framed textiles on an interior wall away from direct sunlight to protect the item from fading and sun damage. Repurposing is a fun way to integrate antique pieces into a contemporary home and to enjoy the process of sprucing up something old. Celebrity Ph.D. antiques appraiser, author, and award-winning TV personality, Dr. Lori hosts antiques appraisal events worldwide. Dr. Lori is the star appraiser on Discovery channel’s TV show Auction Kings. Visit www.DrLoriV.com, www.Facebook.com/ DoctorLori, Lori Verderame at Google+, or call (888) 431-1010.

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Property Tax/Rent Rebate Forms Now Available Forms for Pennsylvania’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate program for the 2014 tax year are now available online and at state government district offices. Eligible participants can receive a rebate of up to $650 based on their rent or property taxes paid in 2014. The program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians who are 65 years or older, widows and widowers 50 years or older, and those 18 years or older with disabilities. Eligibility income limits for homeowners are set at the following levels, excluding 50 percent of Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, and Railroad Retirement Tier 1 benefits:

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Any renter who collected Social Security, received a rebate in 2013 for claim year 2012, and had annual income last year—discounting half of Social Security—up to $15,484 is also encouraged to apply. Residents need not pay a private company for assistance in filing the forms. Copies of the forms, as well as assistance with filing them, are available at your state representative’s district office at no cost. Applicants should be prepared to provide all the necessary income, property tax, or rental information required to process claims quickly and accurately. Forms are also available to download at www.revenue.pa.gov. Applications are due by June 30.

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Salute to a Veteran

He Saw His Boyhood Nemesis Die Just Feet from Him in Combat

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Robert D. Wilcox ill Dillon was raised in a tough, Irish section of South Brooklyn, N.Y., where there were plenty of fights as part of growing up. One particular tormentor was a boy named Joe O’Conner. He and Dillon fought regularly, and neither would have believed that they would one day meet halfway around the world and become best friends—let alone that one would lose his life in the blink of an eye while the other was nearby and saw it happen. Dillon was too young for World War II, but he read about all the battles. When he was 14 years old, he lied about his age and joined the State Guard, later federalized to the National Guard. He left the Guard in 1950, just before his outfit shipped out to Germany. He was drafted in 1951 and was soon on his way to Pusan, Korea. He says the 8th Army band was waiting for them and played, “If I Knew You Were Coming, I’d Have Baked a Cake.” After being assigned to an 81 mm mortar company, he was told to “report to Corporal O’Conner’s bunker.” He says, “It never even dawned on me that I might know the guy.” But Dillon says it was the same Joe O’Conner he used to fight with as a kid. “We were dumbfounded to find ourselves face-to-face in a small bunker on the side of a hill 10,000 miles from the good old USA,” he says. “After that, we ate and slept in the same bunker and fought a war together, spending many weeks and having narrow escapes together. “On the last day of Joe’s life, we were hit by a very heavy artillery barrage. It was one of those bad days. Joe was forward observer for our mortars. We took turns doing that job. Pfc. Rutledge had just come down from the outpost— Little Nori, as it was called. “Our fire direction control (FDC), where our mortars were located, couldn’t get through to the

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outpost Joe was on. It was 500 yards in front of the MLR (front lines), and the enemy had cut the phone lines with their artillery fire. “I was told to take two men and trace and repair the lines from the FDC up to the outpost where Joe was. On our way up there, we were under constant artillery and mortar fire from the enemy.

Corporal William M. Dillon at discharge in 1953.

“We found and repaired eight breaks in the wire. At this time we had no way of knowing if we had fixed all of the breaks, so we continued on our way up to the outpost still under heavy enemy fire. When we finally got to the outpost where Joe was, they were taking a tremendous pounding from enemy artillery fire, as well as from a 76 mm gun mounted on top of a Russian-built tank. “The shelling was so intense that the bunker they were in started caving in on them. The South Korean with them got hit, the radio man was next man out, and Joe was the last. Just then another round came in, exploding and killing Joe instantly. “It took me a long time to get over Joe’s death. Perhaps I never did. I saw a lot of death and wounded, but Joe’s always stayed with me the most. “One day something really big came in. It had a fuse delay. It dug itself deep into the ground before it blew. When it exploded, it seemed

like it took half of Korea hundreds of feet into the air. Rocks and boulders of all sizes flew sky high. I remember when they came down all around me, with the sound of the large boulders pounding hard into the ground just inches from where I was crouching. “This was nothing like the Korea that was portrayed on the M*A*S*H television show. I never saw anyone with a still or guys running around in dresses. Instead, I remember the hideous, graphic details of war— such as the condition of the bodies of our men when we found them. The enemy had tortured and mutilated their bodies gruesomely before they killed them.” Dillon says that the foot soldiers in Korea had to contend with not only the combat, but also the poor personal hygiene. He says he went three months without a shower and with no change of clothing, including underwear. When they were finally trucked back to the rear for a shower, he says, “Being back in the real world was wonderful. Hot water, electricity, switches that turned lights on and off. Flush toilets. Then back to hell on the lines. It was like putting a steak in front of a large dog and then taking it away. “For the longest time after I returned to the States, I took four showers a day. I just couldn’t get used to the idea that my body was clean. Thankfully, I am back down to only one shower a day now.” When Dillon’s war ended, he went by ship to Seattle and then by train to New Brunswick, N.J., where he was discharged as a corporal in September 1953. For many years, he had nightmares, which, fortunately, eventually stopped. Now Dillon says, “A combat veteran and his family are married to his experiences for life. There is never a day that goes by that most of us don’t think about them.” Colonel Wilcox flew a B-17 bomber in Europe in World War II.

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Living for the Long Term

A special section featuring some of Central Pennsylvania’s many options for long-term care.

Savvy Senior

Who Should Buy Long-Term Care Insurance? Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, Is there a good rule of thumb on who should buy a long-term care insurance policy? My wife and I have a few assets we’d like to protect, but we hate the idea of paying expensive monthly premiums for a policy we may never use. – Planning Ahead Dear Planning, There are two key factors—your financial situation and health history— you need to mull over that can help you decide if buying a long-term care (LTC) insurance policy is a wise decision for you and/or your wife. Currently, only around 8 million Americans own a policy. Here’s what you should know.

LTC Insurance? As the cost of LTC (which includes nursing home, assisted living, and inhome care) continues to skyrocket, it’s important to know that most people pay for LTC either from personal savings or Medicaid when their savings is depleted, or through an LTC insurance policy. National median average cost for nursing-home care today is more than

$87,000 per year, while assisted living averages $42,000/year. While national statistics show that about 70 percent of Americans 65 and older will need some kind of LTC, many people do not need to purchase an LTC insurance policy. According to a recent study at the Boston College Center for Retirement Research, only 19 percent of men should get one, whereas it is

recommended for almost one-third of women: 31 percent. The reasons stem from a range of factors, including the fact that relatively few people have enough wealth to protect to make purchasing a policy worthwhile. Seniors with limited financial resources who need LTC turn to Medicaid to pick up the tab after they run out of money. Another important factor is that most seniors who need LTC only need it for a short period of time—for example, when they’re recovering from surgery. For those people, Medicare covers in-home healthcare and nursing-home stays of 100 days or fewer following a hospital stay of more than three consecutive days. please see INSURANCE page 7

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Tinseltown Talks

Dawn Wells Shares Mary Ann’s Lessons for Life Nick Thomas hat should have been “a threehour tour” turned into a 50year journey for Dawn Wells, who played castaway Mary Ann in the zany sitcom Gilligan’s Island, which debuted on CBS in September 1964. “I’m still talking and writing about the show and it continues to gain new fans,” said Wells, from her home in Los Angeles. “If you’re a 10-year-old kid watching the show today, there’s not much to date it—a desert island is a desert island!” To celebrate the show’s 50th anniversary, Wells draws on her life’s experiences in a recently released book, What Would Mary Ann Do? A Guide to Life, co-written with Steve Stinson. “I wrote the book partly in response to fans over the years,” said Wells. “It’s amazing that so many people still appreciate Mary Ann’s sense of values.”

While there she would be are a few your best friend Gilligan’s Island you could trust. stories in the I think the book, the focus world is a little is on down-toconfused on earth advice values these from Mary days.” Ann’s—and Although the Wells’s— book’s advice is perspective. frequently “It was a directed toward fun, silly show girls and that made you younger women, laugh and Wells says one didn’t preach to chapter, “Hey! Dawn Wells (far right) with Gilligan’s Island cast the audience,” Who’s That Old she said. “But there was an awful lot in Gal in the Mirror?” is aimed at a more the character of Mary Ann that kids mature crowd. could learn from today: She was fair, she “Sometimes I look at myself in the pitched in to help, she had standards, she mirror and think, ‘Really, I’m that age?’” wasn’t worried about a $500 purse, and said Wells, who turned 76 in October.

“I don’t know where the years went, but I’m not obsessed with it,” she admitted. “As you get older, I think it’s important to keep a positive attitude about life. I know I have a million things I still want to accomplish! You just have to surround yourself with things that interest you. Even though there may be activities you can no longer enjoy, there are probably many that you can.” Back on the island, there were plenty of weekly adventures to interest the seven castaways during the three seasons the show aired. Wells says she got along with all her fellow actors—even Tina Louise (Ginger), despite the rumors over the years that the two feuded—and was particularly close to Natalie Schafer, who played the wealthy socialite Mrs. Lovey Howell. “The character you saw her play was pretty much who she was in real life,”

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recalled since I was a Wells. “She little girl. So really was a aside from grande archery and dame, very canoeing, I independent, couldn’t do with a great much PE. I sense of took a humor.” theater Wells says course, and Schafer my professor handled her said I was so aging well good that I A 2014 publicity photo of Wells (left), and should major and the cover of her latest book responded in it.” accordingly. After transferring to the University of “She had large ankles, so she almost Washington in Seattle as a theater major, always wore pants rather than dresses. In Wells was asked to enter the Miss fact, she wore pants before they were ‘in’ America contest and in 1959 to run for for women. Her hands also showed signs Miss Nevada—her home state. of aging, so she usually wore gloves on the “I thought it would be fun to get up in show. And her clothes were always front of an audience and do a dramatic colorful because that made her face look scene for the contest, but never thought I bright and cheery. So she was very would win because I was so tiny and conscious of her age, but I thought she short,” she explained. “But I won! After handled it very smartly.” graduating, I told myself I would give Beyond Gilligan’s Island, Wells has acting a chance for one year, and if it was appeared in more than 150 TV shows and not successful, I would go back to films and starred in more than 60 medicine.” theatrical productions, which continue to She never returned to med school! attract her. But acting, she says, was never Thomas’ features and columns have appeared her plan. in more than 400 magazines and newspapers, “I wanted to be a pediatric surgeon!” and he is the author of Raised by the Stars, she said. “I went to Stephen’s College in published by McFarland. He can be reached Missouri but had problems with my knees at his blog: http://getnickt.blogspot.com

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So who should consider buying a policy? LTC insurance policies make the most sense for people who can afford the monthly premiums and who have assets of at least $150,000 or more that they want to protect—not counting their home and vehicles. Another factor to weigh is your personal health and family health history. The two most common reasons seniors need extended long-term care is because of dementia and/or disability. And, almost half of all people who live in nursing homes are 85 years or older. So, what’s your family history for Alzheimer’s, stroke, or some other disabling health condition, and do you have a family history of longevity? The U.S. surgeon general offers a free tool at www.familyhistory.hhs.gov to help you collect, organize, and evaluate your genetic risks. You need to factor in gender, too. Because women live an average of five years longer than men, they are at greater risk of needing extended LTC.

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LTC Policy Shopping After evaluating your situation, if you’re leaning toward buying an LTC policy, be sure to do your homework. The cost of premiums can vary greatly (ranging anywhere between $1,200 and $8,000 per year for a couple) depending on your age, the insurer, and the policy’s provisions. To help you find a policy, try a longterm care insurance specialist who works with a variety of companies. See the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (www.aaltci.org) to locate one. It is worthwhile to shop life-insurance companies—who work only with their own agents—as well. You can find out if your state offers an LTC partnership program (see www.aaltci.org/partnership). Under these programs, if you buy a long-term care policy approved by your state Medicaid agency, you can protect an amount of assets from Medicaid equal to the benefits that your policy pays out. 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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The Way I See It

Getting a Sense Mike Clark morning snow shower ends almost as quickly as it begins, as snow showers are inclined to do. The slowly rising temperature transforms the following precipitation into a cool, intermittent rain; and the static gray sky offers a solid backdrop for the sheets of dark, wispy clouds that form and bustle beneath. A stiff breeze shoots about, sweeping dank debris from a brown, denuded landscape desperate for life. Gusts carry the earthy scents of thawing turf, which becomes a spongy mat beneath my feet. An occasional whiff of wormy mud and wet bark gives me a sense that change is coming. It’s a welcome message that spring is on the way. Seasons do not suddenly end and go away, as you well know. The transition can be an unpredictable mess. We will still have some bitter cold and snow and ice.

Occasionally, we will be tantalized by unseasonable temperatures and solid sunshine. I have heard it called a false spring. Have patience, my friends, and the real thing will soon enough envelop our shivering flesh. But let’s not be hasty; there is still much to relish in the last days of winter. I will miss long, cold nights before a blazing fire. The contrasting colors of the red barn and blue silo on the farm down the road look

best after a snowfall; I slow down to gaze each time I pass that way. And the joyful but fading memories of the not-sodistant holidays can still generate smiles, thanks to our grandchildren. You have your own reasons to celebrate the final charms of the season. Don’t let them pass without appreciation. Last November we planted crocus and tulip bulbs. We can only look forward to

the product of a limited effort, however. By that I mean we only planted the crocuses. The tulips never made it into the ground because of the limited motion of my new knee and the unpleasant turn in the weather. While we waited for a better day, our enthusiasm waned. I regret that we deprived ourselves of such potential beauty. Be assured, though, that there will be tulips next year. Yes, we look forward to spring; it will arrive as it always does—in fits and starts. But don’t miss all the beauty of winter’s end. Don’t wait for a better day. Mike Clark writes a regular column for The Globe Leader newspaper in New Wilmington, Pa. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in organizational behavior/applied psychology from Albright College. Mike lives outside Columbia, Pa., and can be contacted at mikemac429@aol.com.

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DAUPHIN COUNTY We are looking forward to seeing you at the 16th annual Dauphin County 50plus EXPO. Each month, you enjoy the information that is included in 50plus Senior News, and the EXPO is a great complement to that. There are returning exhibitors as well as new ones. Your lives change from year to year, and what may not have been of interest to you last year may be of more importance to you this year. Representatives from a wide array of businesses are looking forward to speaking with you about issues that are on your mind, whether that is caregiving, health, home improvements, finances, leisure, travel, fitness, nutrition, or something else. Our 50plus EXPOs are effective forums for all those “hidden” community resources to gather in visible, easy-toaccess locations! For your enjoyment, entertainment and demonstrations have been scheduled throughout the day, including a tai chi mini-class led by Jose Johnson, a container-gardening demonstration with Kathy Quarles from Stauffers of Kissel Hill, live music from Matt Macis, and a fashion show from Christopher & Banks. OLP EvENtS and the Dauphin County Area Agency on Aging are happy to be able to present this dynamic, oneday event to our visitors free of charge. You could spend a couple of hours at the EXPO while you talk with the exhibitors and have a few precautionary screenings done. If time doesn’t permit, make a shorter visit. Either way, we’d love to have you come. This day is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors. Please stop by their booths, have your bingo card signed, and talk with them about how they can assist you. Co-Hosts – OLP EvEnts, Dauphin County Area Agency on Aging Travel Fair Sponsor – AAA Central Penn

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Supporting Sponsors – HealthAmerica Advantra, Menno Haven Retirement Communities, Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania, Spring Creek

Wheelchairs will be available at the registration area, courtesy of On-Line Publishers.

Media Sponsors – abc27, WHP580 AM, WHYL 960 AM See you at the EXPO!

Donna K. Anderson EXPO 2015 Chairperson

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Shuttles to the exhibit hall and back to your parking area will be provided by Homeland Center and Messiah Lifeways. Please, hop aboard.

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Directions To Hershey Lodge 325 University Drive, Hershey, PA FROM NORTH Take I-83 South/US-322 East toward Hershey. Take exit 47 for US-322 East toward Paxton Street/Hershey. Continue straight onto Eisenhower Boulevard. Take the US-322 East ramp to Hershey. Keep left at the fork to merge onto Paxton Street/US-322. Take the ramp to Hersheypark Drive/39 West. Merge onto and continue to follow Hersheypark Drive. FROM SOUTH Take I-83 North to exit 46B for 322 East toward Hershey. Merge onto Paxton Street/US-322. Take the ramp and merge onto to Hersheypark Drive/39 West. Continue to follow Hersheypark Drive.

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FROM EAST Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76) West to exit 266. Turn left onto 72 North. Follow 72 North to 322 West. Take 322 West to Hershey (approximately 12 miles). Follow 322 West to the traffic light at University Drive. Turn right on University Drive. Take the first left into the entrance to Hershey Lodge. FROM WEST Follow the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76) East to exit 247. Take I-283 North to exit 3C and follow 322 East toward Hershey. 322 East becomes 422 East. At the traffic light, turn right onto University Drive. Take the first right into the entrance to Hershey Lodge. www.50plusExpoPA.com

What to Expect at the EXPO The 50plus EXPO is a community event that offers you—boomers, seniors, their families, and caregivers—a chance to find out what resources are available in your area that could be beneficial to you and your life. There will be more than 90 exhibitors whose representatives would love to either speak with you in person about their products or services or provide information for you to take home to peruse later. Whatever type of information you are looking for, you’ll find it at the EXPO. Each exhibitor booth is filled with information and staffed by friendly people who are eager and willing to answer your questions about: leisure, travel, healthcare, housing options, transportation, entertainment, home improvements or modification,

government resources, nutrition, finances, jewelry, and health and beauty. Planning a vacation or just thinking about options for a great getaway? The Travel Fair area within the 50plus EXPO will be an excellent starting point. Whether you’re considering cruising, flying, driving, or another mode of transportation, representatives from a variety of travel services will be on hand to provide information. Plus, stop by AAA’s booth between noon and 1 p.m. to meet Sandy Fenton, host of WHP580’s “Let’s Talk Travel with AAA.” She’ll be broadcasting live from the 50plus EXPO. In addition to the wide range of exhibitors, the EXPO features free health screenings as well as live entertainment and demonstrations. Be sure to make your way around the EXPO floor getting the listed sponsors to sign your bingo card, and return the completed card at the registration area for a chance at winning a door prize. At the 50plus EXPO, you can spend an hour or spend the day. Socialize, become better informed, and, most of all—have fun!

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50plus EXPO – Brought to You By: Commemorating its 20th anniversary in 2015, On-Line Publishers, Inc. celebrates serving the mind, heart, and spirit of the 50+ community of Central Pennsylvania through our Mature Living Division of publications and events. OLP EvENtS, its events division, produces six 50plus EXPOs annually in Chester, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster (two), and York counties. These events are an opportunity to bring both businesses and the community together for a better understanding of products and services available to enhance life. Entrance to the event, health screenings, and seminars held throughout the day are free to visitors. The Veterans’ Expo and Job Fair will premiere in the Capital Area on Thursday, Aug. 20, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel Harrisburg. The Expo provides veterans and their families an opportunity to be introduced to exhibitors who are interested in their well-being. The Job Fair connects veterans and employers face to face to discuss available positions. 50plus senior news is published monthly, touching on issues and events relevant to the 50+ community. The Resource Directory for the Caregiver, Aging, and Disabled is published annually in distinct county editions and contains information from local businesses and organizations offering products or services that meet the needs of these groups. 50plus Living is an annual publication and the premier resource for retirement living and

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healthcare options for mature adults in the Susquehanna and Delaware valleys. On-Line Publishers produces (((b))) magazine, Central Pennsylvania’s premier publication for baby boomers. (((b))) magazine reflects on the past, recalling the provocative and history-changing decades of the 1960s and ’70s; it also examines where baby boomers are today and identifies the issues they face now—all with a mind toward representing the mid-state’s own boomer community. On-Line Publishers also works to inform and celebrate women in business through our Business Division. BusinessWoman includes professional profiles and articles that educate and encourage women in business. SUCCESS STORIES highlights the achievements of local professional women so that others may be inspired. It is a special insert in the March issue of BusinessWoman magazine. The women’s expo is a one-day event featuring exhibitors and interactive fun that encompass many aspects of a woman’s life. The second annual Dauphin County women’s expo will be held Saturday, March 21, at Hershey Lodge. The women’s expo will also return to Lancaster County on May 30, to Lebanon County on Oct. 3, and to Cumberland County on Nov. 7.

Senior Citizens, What Can Dauphin County Do for You? If you or a loved one are 60 years of age or older, there are probably services or community resources available to assist you. We can assist you with a wide array of issues including the following: • Medicare Part D - We have counselors who can help you sort through and choose the best prescription drug plan for you. • Home Delivered Meals - We deliver hot meals 5 days per week, approximately 4,000 meals per week to senior citizens in Dauphin County. There is no charge for this service. • Senior Centers - With 18 Senior Centers throughout Dauphin County, senior citizens can gather for fellowship and activities including board games, cards, dance, tai chi, exercise, computer classes and trips. There is no charge to join a senior center, and many of the activities have no cost.

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• Adult Day Care - Your loved one can spend the day engaging in supervised activities at one of seven facilities that is licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. • Home Care Support - Our Family Caregiver Support Program can help you care for an older relative in your home.

• Nursing Home or Personal Care Placement - We can do an assessment to determine if you or a loved one is medically eligible for nursing home admission and provide you with information so that you and your family can make an informed decision. If you would prefer to stay in your home instead of going into a nursing home, we can help you obtain a waiver to receive that care in your home or in your community. There is no charge for this service. • Concerned about possible exploitation, abuse or neglect of a loved one? Our Protective Services Unit and Elder Abuse Task Force will intervene to assure that the health, safety and welfare of the senior citizen is protected. To report suspected elder abuse or exploitation, call 1-866-SAFE-111 (1-866-723-3111). There is no charge for this service. • Other services are available such as transportation, long-term care Ombudsman representation and inhome personal care.

For more information, please call 717.780.6130

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50plus Senior News Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, On-Line Publishers, Inc. (OLP) was founded with a mission in mind: to enhance the lives of individuals within the Central Pennsylvania community. We endeavor to do this by publishing 50plus Senior News, produced through the Mature Living Division of OLP. Over the years, 50plus Senior News has grown to six unique editions in Chester, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon and York counties. Now more than ever, Central Pennsylvania’s adults over 50 are a dynamic and inspiring population who refuse to slow down and who stay deeply involved in their careers, communities, and family lives, and 50plus Senior News strives to reflect that in its editorial content. Pick up a copy of 50plus Senior News for articles that will amuse you, inspire you, inform you, and update you on topics that are relevant to your life. Regular columns appearing monthly include topics like health, book reviews, nature, technology, leisure, veterans’ issues, and, most important, coverage and information about the goings-on in your county. Whether you’re looking for some light, amusing reading or seeking out information on weightier matters, you’ll find it in our excellent and timely editorial, which is supplied by both

national and local writers for a balanced blend of nationwide interest and regional relevance. Many of your friends and neighbors have been highlighted within the pages—or even on the cover—of 50plus Senior News. Be sure to check out 50plus Senior News’ website at www.50plusSeniorNewsPA.com, featuring editorial and photo content and offering you, its readers, a chance to offer your thoughts and commentary on the articles that reach you each month. And you can even find 50plus Senior News on Facebook! The advertisers in 50plus Senior News offer goods or services to foster a happy, healthy life. They are interested in increasing your quality of life, so please call them when considering a purchase or when you are in need of a service. Although 50plus Senior News has won many awards for its content and design over the years, “the greatest reward is the difference we make in the community,” attests Donna Anderson, president of On-Line Publishers, Inc. 50plus Senior News—reflecting the vibrant and energetic lifestyles of its over-50 readers … and truly Redefining Age!

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Travel Seminars Cocoa Suite 5 Presented by AAA Central Penn Travel Fair Sponsor 10 a.m. – Insight Vacations Hawaiian Dreams Presented by: Shannon Whitebread 11 a.m. – Holland America Panama Canal Presented by: Beth Widhson Noon – Royal Caribbean International Cruising Presented by: Roxanne Steele

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1 p.m. – AAA Member Choice Vacations Rome and the Amalfi Coast Presented by: Matt D’Eramo

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Proudly Sponsored By: Travel Fair Sponsor:

Principal Sponsors:

EXPO Guide Sponsor: Jackson Seigelbaum Gastroenterology Supporting Sponsors: HealthAmerica Advantra • Menno Haven Retirement Communities Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania • Spring Creek

Media Sponsors: abc27 • WHP580 AM • WHYL 960 AM

the 50plus EXPO is FREE to the community due to the generosity of our sponsors.

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Edward Jones – David Kolter, Financial Advisor . .124

abc27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157

Emeritus at Harrisburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165

Academic Wealth Strategies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

Enhanced Hearing Solutions, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . .145

Amtrak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191

Farmers Insurance – LaMont Hess . . . . . . . . . . .163

Appleby Systems, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Gateway Health Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186

ARK Wealth Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

Geisinger Health Plan – Geisinger Gold . . . . . .149

Artistry & Nutrilite from Amway . . . . . . . . . . . . .207

Grane Hospice Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197

Basement Waterproofing Specialists . . . . . . . . .126

HealthAmerica Advantra ............................139

Bath Fitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

Highmark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189

Better VIEW Windows and Doors & Patio Rooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182

Home Care Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192 Homeland Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134-136

B’nai B’rith Apartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150 Bureau of Blindness & Visual Services . . . . . . . .127 Capital Blue Cross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158

IDEAL STUDY, National Institute on Aging . . . .101 Jackson Seigelbaum Gastroenterology....133

Caring Matters Home Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208

The Jewish Home of Greater Harrisburg . . . . .102

Casino at Delaware Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202

Kitchen Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184

Celtic Healthcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196

LeafFilter Gutter Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144

Century Spouting Incorporated . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Lebanon Valley Brethren Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Cochlear Americas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

Mary Kay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .209 Menno Haven Retirement Communities ...194

Cremation Society of Pennsylvania, Inc. . . . . . .206

Office of Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Protection . . . . . . . . . . . .130 Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania . .152, 153 PA Public Utility Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 The Pennsylvania Lottery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164 Premier Eye Care Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112 Reliv, Inc. – Robert E. Meyer Independent Distributor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183 Renewal by Andersen of Central PA . . . . . . . . . .104 Respitech Medical, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146 Roth’s Farm Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143 RSVP of the Capital Region, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . .159 Spring Creek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128 Sundance Vacations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160 Take Shape for Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156 Thirty-One Gifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 West Shore Window & Door, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . .154 WHP580 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200 WHYL 960 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193 Window World of Central PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162 Check website for newly added exhibitors!

Crohn’s and Colitis Patient Advocate Program . .106 Dauphin County Area Agency on Aging . .167-169

Messiah Lifeways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210, 211

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The Middletown Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204, 205

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EXPO Guide Sponsor

Dollar Energy Fund / PPL E-power . . . . . . . . . . .140

Mooney & Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187

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Don’t Miss the Great Lineup of Demonstrations and Entertainment at the EXPO!

11 a.m. – Jerry Mitchell, Office of Attorney General The Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General’s “Senior Crime Prevention University” will educate seniors on how to protect themselves against fraud and financial exploitation. You will learn of the latest scams, frauds, and tactics in use to steal your life savings, how to avoid becoming a victim, and other important consumer information needed to protect your assets and your identity.

Noon – Fashion Show by Christopher & Banks Christopher & Banks Corporation offers updated, classic styling in quality products at a great value with a fresh, colorful mix of clothing and accessories for every season, creating looks that work for a woman’s lifestyle. The Capital City Mall location can meet the needs of all women, offering sizes 4 Petite to 24 Women’s.

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10:30 a.m. – Container Gardening Kathy Quarles has worked in the garden center industry for 34 years, 27 of those as a garden center/greenhouse manager. For the last 12 years, Kathy has given gardening tips on abc27 News as the “Garden Guru”; she has also lectured on various gardening topics for the past 20 years. In this presentation, Kathy will focus on container gardening for the spring, using annuals, perennials, vegetables, and herbs. She will review soil preparation, plant choices for cool weather, fertilizing, care, and protection from cold.

11:30 a.m. – Matt Macis Matt Macis, at 25 years old, has headlined venues around the globe, performed with entertainers like Shirley Jones and others, and fronted Michael Jackson’s This Is It band. Declared “a genuine find” by The Washington Post, his shows are packed with delightful music, hilarious comedy, memorable song-and-dance routines, and more!

12:30 p.m. – Allenberry Theatre Allenberry Playhouse presents highlights of their season’s offerings, including South Pacific, Shout! The Mod Musical, and Damn Yankees. Allenberry Playhouse boasts 67 years of bringing exciting live theater to Central Pennsylvania! Each year, Allenberry delivers an entertaining assortment of shows, including an original Christmas show and interactive Murder Mystery Weekend. www.allenberry.com

10 a.m. – Jose Johnson’s Chinese Martial Arts Tai chi has gained in its worldwide appeal over the past 20 years as a result of the ongoing medical research regarding its health benefits, particularly for older adults. Tai chi has been proven to reduce falls, reduce blood pressure, delay the onset of osteoporosis, and improve mental clarity and has many other additional benefits. Join Jose Johnson in experiencing a mini-class that will give you a sample of what tai chi has to offer.

Hershey Product Characters Keep an eye out for the Hershey product characters roaming the EXPO! These familiar treats come to life will be making their way through the crowd—stop and say hello!

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Free Health Screenings Enhanced Hearing Solutions, LLC Ear canal examinations Booth #145 Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania Heel scans for bone density Booths #152-153 Premier Eye Care Group Glaucoma screening Booth #112 Take Shape for Life BMI screening Booth #156

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Your chance of taking home a great prize from the 50plus EXPO is HUGE! These are just a sampling of the many door prizes provided by our exhibitors.

The EXPO thanks the following companies for their generous contributions: ARK Wealth Management “What If of Hershey” ($50 value) Gift card for Red Lobster ($50 value) Artistry & Nutrilite from Amway Assortment of products ($50 value)

Mary Kay Satin Lips set ($18 value) Messiah Lifeways Wellness membership, Pathways class, and massage ($80 to $100 value)

Edward Jones – David Kolter, Financial Advisor Gift card ($50 value)

Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania OIP branding apparel, pens, glass coffee mug, gift card, and first aid kit ($50 value)

Jackson Seigelbaum Gastroenterology Gift card to The Healthy Grocer ($25 value)

Reliv, Inc. – Robert E. Meyer, Independent Distributor Reliv super pack ($400 value)

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April 2, 2015 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Hershey Lodge 325 University Drive Hershey

12th Annual

As 50plus Senior News celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, we hope you’ll enjoy a monthly peek back at the world in 1995! This month, the top-grossing movies of 1995:

1. Toy Story 2. Batman Forever 3. Apollo 13 4. Pocahontas 5. Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls 6. GoldenEye 7. Jumanji 8. Casper 9. Se7en 10. Die Hard: With a Vengeance

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June 9, 2015 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Church Farm School

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Sept. 23, 2015 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Spooky Nook Sports 2913 Spooky Nook Road Manheim

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YORK COUNTY

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Oct. 21, 2015

9 a.m. – 2 p.m. York Expo Center

9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Carlisle Expo Center

Memorial Hall East 334 Carlisle Avenue York

100 K Street Carlisle

Limited sponsorship Opportunities Available

Exhibitors • Health Screenings • Seminars Entertainment • Door Prizes (717) 285-1350 • (717) 770-0140 (610) 675-6240

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Meet WHP580’s Travel Guru, Sandy Fenton, at the EXPO! April 2, 2015 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Hershey Lodge 325 University Drive, Hershey

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Special Appearance! Noon – 1 p.m. Sandy Fenton, 20-year host of “Let’s Talk Travel with AAA,” will be broadcasting live in the AAA Travel Fair area. Sandy Fenton

August 20, 2015 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Radisson Hotel Harrisburg 1150 Camp Hill Bypass, Camp Hill

They served us — now let us serve them! Reserve your space today! The Expo brings federal, state, and local agencies together with area businesses to provide information and resources to veterans and their families. The Job Fair brings veterans and spouses who need jobs together with employers who can benefit from this rich source of talent to aid their organizations.

(717) 285-1350

Do you have a friendly face? 2 events — 1 location At the Expo Veterans Benefits & Services Community Services Medical/Nonmedical Resources Products and Services Available Support/Assistance Programs

At the Job Fair The 50plus EXPO committee is looking for volunteers to help at our 16th annual Dauphin County 50plus EXPO on April 2, 2015, at the Hershey Lodge, 325 University Drive, Hershey, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you could help greet visitors, stuff EXPO bags, or work at the registration desk, we would be glad to have you for all or just part of the day. Please call On-Line Publishers at (717) 770-0140.

Employers Job Counseling Workshops/Seminars Resume Writing Assistance Education/Training Services

Sponsor & Exhibitor Opportunities Available To become a sponsor or exhibitor, please contact your account representative, call (717) 285-1350, or email info@onlinepub.com

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Social Security News

Social Security to Expand Field-Office Hours Nationwide s a result of Congress’s approval of the fiscal year 2015 budget, Social Security will expand its hours nationwide and offices will be open to the public for an additional hour on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays effective March 16. A field office that is usually open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. will remain open until 4 p.m. Offices will continue to close to the public at noon every Wednesday so employees have time to

complete current work and reduce support to process critical work. With backlogs. the commitment of resources in fiscal In recent years, Social Security year 2015, the agency is able to restore reduced some service public office hours to the hours due to public. Most Social Security Most congressional business does not require Social budget cuts, Security growing a visit to a local field office. business backlogs, and does not staffing losses. require a visit to a local field office. The agency began recovery in fiscal year 2014 by replacing some field-office Many services, including applying for staffing losses and providing overtime retirement, disability, and Medicare

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benefits, creating a “my Social Security” account, replacing a Medicare card, or reporting a change of address or telephone number are conveniently available any time at www.socialsecurity.gov. Social Security also offers assistance via a toll-free number, (800) 772-1213 (voice) and (800) 325-0778 (TTY). Representatives are available from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. John Johnston is a Social Security public affairs specialist.

Free Tax Assistance Offered Through April 15 of each year, the AARP Tax-Aide program offers free oneon-one counseling as well as assistance on the telephone and Internet to help individuals prepare basic tax forms, including the 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ, and other standard documents.

The following are locations in your area. Please call for an appointment or visit www.aarp.org/money/taxaide for more information. Epiphany Lutheran Church 1100 Colonial Road, Harrisburg

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Quit Wits and Snappy Comebacks At one time or another, we’ve all been victims of insults that leave us fuming without an appropriate reply. Would that we could have been as quick-witted as these individuals:

Poet Lewis Morris to writer Oscar Wilde: “There’s a conspiracy against me, a conspiracy of silence, but what can one do? What should I do?” Wilde: “Join it.”

An actress to actress/writer Ilka Chase: “I enjoyed your book. Who wrote it for you?” Chase: “I’m so glad you liked it. Who read it to you?”

Member of Parliament to Winston Churchill: “Mr. Churchill, must you fall asleep while I’m speaking?” Churchill: “No, it’s purely voluntary.”

Playwright George Bernard Shaw to his wife: “Isn’t it true, my dear, that male judgment is superior to female judgment?” Charlotte Shaw: “Of course, dear. After all, you married me—and I you.”

Playwright Noel Coward to writer Edna Ferber (who was wearing a tailored suit at the time): “You look almost like a man.” Ferber: “So do you.”

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Screening Colonoscopies Now Covered by Medicare By Linda Burkley March is National Colon Cancer Awareness Month and an excellent opportunity to become more aware of how to prevent and treat the disease by scheduling a colonoscopy. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the U.S., even though 70 percent of all cancer cases could be prevented with early detection. The lifetime risk of developing colon cancer is one in 20; however, a variety of risk factors can increase those odds. Each year, more than 140,000 men and women are diagnosed with colorectal cancer, but more than 1 million colorectal cancer survivors are living full lives thanks to early detection and improvements in prevention and treatment. But for many others, the lack of a preventive screening allowed the cancer to advance, making more invasive treatments necessary. Researchers have made great strides in determining ways to detect the early signs of cancer and have developed definitive guidelines to aid in its prevention.

Colon cancer, in particular, is a cancer A colonoscopy screening is a 30found predominantly in men and minute, simple, and pain-free procedure women over the age of 50. With 90 that allows a doctor to check for polyps, percent of abnormal March is cases of growths in colon the colon cancer that can diagnosed become after the age cancerous. of 50, Treatment screening is will begin vital for immediately men and for any women in patient with a that age cancer group. diagnosis. In Patients with addition to no findings age, anyone have peace of experiencing mind. symptoms For most of colon women in the cancer or with a family history of the United States, scheduling a mammogram disease should be screened. Thanks to is an important part of their preventive changes in insurance coverage with the health routine. But many other passage of the Affordable Care Act, screenings and preventive measures go screening colonoscopies are now fully unchecked because of a lack of covered by Medicare and by many information or understanding about their insurance plans for people who are 50 or importance. older. Unfortunately, many women never

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consider the need for a colonoscopy screening as a way to prevent colorectal cancer. According to Dr. Karen Kormis, a board-certified gastroenterologist, women often attribute early warning signs of colon cancer to gynaecological problems and don’t seek appropriate treatment. “Colorectal cancer is one cancer that is treatable and preventable for men and women,” Kormis said. “With early prevention, the prognosis is excellent for any patient who is diagnosed with cancer.” The old adage “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is the best guideline to follow when considering a colonoscopy screening. National Colon Cancer Awareness Month is the perfect time to schedule an appointment with a gastroenterologist for yourself or for someone you love. Take a moment during National Colon Cancer Awareness Month to learn more about colon cancer symptoms, the preventive colonoscopy screening procedure, and how you can get screened. Look for more information on the American Cancer Society’s website, www.cancer.org.

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time, his Christian faith strengthened. One day, according to a letter he wrote about his early life, he heard a voice promising he would soon return home. Shortly afterward, he escaped his captors and went back to his family. He later wrote that an angel appeared to him in a dream, telling him to return to Ireland as a missionary. Patrick went back to the land where he had been a slave to convert the Irish and to minister to those Christians living there. Why do we celebrate him on March 17? That’s believed to be the date of his death. Although never formally canonized, Patrick came to be considered a saint. March 17 was celebrated as a religious holiday until 1903, when it became a public holiday in Ireland by an act of the British Parliament.

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Does the Golden Arm Exist? Dear Mark: I have read about people who are selling info about how to set dice. Is there anything to someone’s ability to set dice and to throw them a certain way to improve their ability to throw desired numbers? On the other hand, are you convinced no matter how you “set” the dice that you will have a completely random roll? I think there must be something to dice setting, as some casinos do not let you set them. – Wade J. Setting dice on a crap game has been practiced forever and is typically not considered illegal. Dice-setting rules or decisions come under each individual casino’s policy. Where it is allowed, the only problem dice setters might run into is that they could take some heat from a boxman for holding up the game by taking too long to find their set. The superstitious player might not like seeing a seven or a craps facing them once they take delivery of the dice from the stickman, so they rotate the dice—set them—until they have their favorite number on top. Then there is the dedicated community of crap players who believe in “controlled shooting,” which goes far beyond simply setting the dice to their liking before a roll. These shooters feel that by gripping and tossing the dice at the correct angle, they can limit the rotational characteristics of the dice. By doing so, they will be able to control the results and, hence, the game’s long-term odds in their favor. So, Wade, can dice shooters set the dice in a particular way and alter the conventional odds of the game? I fly on the side of gaming folklore and hold that “it ain’t so.” Others in the gaming business disagree. A favorite gambling author of mine, Frank Scoblete, penned a very www.50plusSeniorNewsPA.com

enjoyable book, Golden Touch, Dice Control Revolution. I’m not saying “no dice” to his belief, but it’s just that after spending 18 years on the inside and umpteen on the out, I have to see it to believe it. And I haven’t seen it yet—with an officially permitted toss, that is. As for a player setting and then sliding the dice across the table to get a specific result, sure; how hard is that? You can do that on your dining-room table all day long. But you can expect to see crap dealers, a boxman, the pit boss, or the eye in the sky go bonkers when some dice charlatan tries to illegally manipulate the cubes in a manner where a random outcome won’t occur. Cheating at craps is illegal, and there could be some substantial consequences not if, but when, you are caught. Dice must be thrown across the table with some degree of oomph. They cannot be pushed, “trickled,” or slid across the table by the shooter. My personal take, Wade, is that the chance of affecting the dice after they have bounced off a surface of rubber pyramids on the back wall of a 12-foot crap table is slim to none, no matter how you set them or what axis the dice were on in flight before they hit. Now, playing cup-free, laissez faire Yahtzee with my wife—well, that is a different story. Gambling Wisdom of the Month: “The dice goad like hooks and prick like whips; they deceive and torment. They are coated with honey.” – Better’s Lament, Rig Veda hymn Mark Pilarski is a recognized authority on casino gambling, having survived 18 years in the casino trenches. Pilarski is the creator of the bestselling, award-winning audio book series on casino gambling, Hooked on Winning. www.markpilarski.com

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Playing the practice chanter for one full year prepares the musician to then transfer to playing the full pipes. He took a few private lessons as well. “It was a challenge at my age that I was able to meet, and to be accepted in the field was also rewarding,” he said. Campbell plays the Great Highland Pipes, which is the type of bagpipe most people are familiar with. He also owns and plays two different types of small pipes. Lessons are highly recommended for anyone interested in learning to play, because the finer points are quite difficult to teach yourself. Campbell competed with Ceòl Nèamh for eight years, playing in band competitions, shows, and parades. “I never got any prizes, but I had fun,” he said. “There’s a certain amount of emotional satisfaction out of being able to produce something that is musical and

pleasing—if only for myself.” At one point, he had 75 tunes memorized. “When I was in competition I practiced for an hour minimum of continuous play, for 365 days a year. And I enjoyed it,” Campbell said. Practice, practice, practice. That is the only way to become better at playing the bagpipes, said Campbell. “Your muscles that operate your fingers have to memorize where to go, and the only way to do that is to practice,” he explained. Losing weight is another outcome of practicing the bagpipes because of the high air pressure the musician needs to apply to play. Naturally, even more calories are burned when playing and marching with the heavy instrument. Only nine notes can be played on the bagpipes, and there are no octaves, sharps, or flats.

“It is what it is,” said Campbell. “You can’t adjust the volume. It is a brash, right-out-there instrument.” When Campbell teaches lessons on how to play the bagpipes, he is quick to remind his students that it is an instrument that demands attention. “It takes a person with some stamina and some guts to play it.” When Campbell began giving lessons to a shy student, he told him that the bagpipe is an in-your-face instrument. A bagpipe player needs to hold their head high and be prepared for the impact that their music will have on the audience, he said. As the lessons continued, Campbell watched the student break out of his shell and grow in confidence. “You see the change not only in their playing, but in their personality,” he explained. The bagpipes are not taught in

schools, and some music teachers do not even consider it a true musical instrument. Very few young children are interested in playing these days, he said. Campbell has played the bagpipes in a local Memorial Day service for the past 10 years. He plays at weddings and funerals and occasionally at his church. He formed a small band at his church: Hogmanny, after a Gaelic term that translates to New Year’s Eve, or “new beginning.” Hogmanny consists of a pianist, flutist, guitarist, fiddler, and, of course, the bagpiper. They played at their church’s Christmas service last year and perform sporadically throughout the year at various events. Campbell and his wife of 48 years, Marilyn, have three children, five grandchildren, and an Australian Shepherd named Madison Star—or just Maddie.

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“Maddie loves pipe music; she sings when I play,” said Campbell. The whole family traveled to Scotland together in April 2014, where they spent a week touring the country in a 16passenger van. “We ranged in age from 2 to 68, and there were no fights, and no bickering. It was unbelievable,” Campbell said. “That was by far the best vacation I’ve ever taken. I think we would all say it’s our favorite place.” Sheep graze along the roads and sometimes meander onto the one-lane roads where the speed limit is about 60 mph, he said.

“It’s just beautiful. I’m a little bit prejudiced, but if you get a chance, you should go.” He has visited Scotland three times and had the chance to play the pipes at Inveraray Castle for the duke of Argyll, the chief of Clan Campbell. His goal was to play outside in the garden, but due to pouring rain he had the honor of playing inside the castle. One of the duke’s young sons befriended Campbell and even insisted he play in a room of the castle blocked off from tourists. “That was one of the highlights of my life,” he said.

Never Too Late to Succeed Are you starting to feel discouraged that you haven’t yet made your mark in the world? Whatever your age, take heart. Many famous individuals achieved their greatest accomplishments during their senior years: • “Colonel” Harlan Sanders was 65 when he began trying to license his “finger-lickin’ good” chicken recipe, launching what would become Kentucky Fried Chicken. • Dr. William Worrall Mayo was 70

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