Dauphin County 50plus Senior News April 2013 by On-Line Publishers, Inc.

Dauphin County Edition

April 2013

Vol. 15 No. 4

A Different Kind of Paycheck Retired Businessman Uses Skills to Benefit Area Nonprofit By Megan Joyce Robert Grossman wasn’t thrilled at the prospect of retiring. A successful business owner and consultant, Grossman said if his last employer hadn’t had a policy in place suggesting retirement at age 65, he would have happily kept working. And he has, in a sense. Several years later, Grossman is still using his business acumen, his people skills, and his fundraising savvy—but he’s transferred his talents to the nonprofit sector: to Aaron’s Acres. For the last 15 years, Aaron’s Acres has provided children ages 5 to 21 who have developmental disabilities with year-round social and recreational programs that teach appropriate communication and socialization skills. Perhaps more importantly, though, Aaron’s Acres’ summer camps and school-year programs give special-needs kids the chance to participate in some of the fun activities of childhood that they might otherwise miss out on. But, of course, these programs—so life-changing for the kids and their families alike—cost money. And that’s where Grossman, who moved to Central Pennsylvania from New York in the mid-’70s, comes in. “There’s a lot to growing an organization, and money always factors in. I guess that’s my major role,” he said. please see PAYCHECK page 26 Robert Grossman's fundraising expertise has helped Aaron's Acres to expand its programs, such as this school-year series for adolescents on Friday nights. Standing, from left, Briahna Sherid and Grossman. Seated, from left, Paul Emert and Lance Holsler.

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When It Comes to Your Health, Your Heart Is in Your Mouth For years, you may have overlooked a handy tool in the fight against cardiovascular disease—your toothbrush. Studies link tooth and gum health to heart health. A 2005 review from Finland’s Helsinki University Central Hospital, which was published in the Journal of Periodontology, found that chronic inflammation, such as that found in gum disease, increases the risk that a patient will develop heart disease. A 2010 survey of 12,000 people in Scotland found that, over an average of eight years, those who rarely or never brushed their teeth were 70 percent more likely to develop heart disease than those

with twice-daily brushing habits. Researchers don’t quite know how the connection between oral health and heart health works, but that doesn’t mean that you should dismiss the link. Brushing your teeth might be the easiest, simplest way to keep your heart healthy. Of course, brushing your teeth isn’t the only way to take care of your mouth. Here are some tips: Avoid smoking. If you smoke, stopping is

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absolutely the best thing you can do to improve your health. Speak to your doctor or dentist about ways to help you quit. Use oral care probiotics in addition to brushing and flossing. You can do more than simply brushing and flossing every day. Oral care probiotics may help make up the difference. Probiotics, or good bacteria, adhere to tooth surfaces, where they leave less room for harmful bacteria to attach and grow.

Social Security Information (800) 772-1213 Tri-County Association for the Blind (717) 238-2531

Housing/Apartments B’Nai B’rith Apartments 130 S.Third St., Harrisburg (717) 232-7516

Emergency Central PA Poison Center (800) 521-6110

Healthcare Information PA Healthcare Cost Containment Council (717) 232-6787

Housing Assistance Dauphin County Housing Authority (717) 939-9301

Dauphin County Office of Aging (717) 255-2790

Hearing Services Hershey Hearing Center 431 E. Chocolate Ave., Hershey (717) 533-7350

Homeland Center Cumberland and Dauphin counties (717) 221-7727

Funeral Directors Zimmerman Auer Funeral Home, Inc. 4100 Jonestown Road, Harrisburg (717) 545-4001 Health & Medical Services Alzheimer’s Association (717) 651-5020 American Diabetes Association (800) 342-2383 Arthritis Foundation – Central PA Chapter (717) 763-0900 CONTACT Helpline (717) 652-4400 The National Kidney Foundation (717) 757-0604 (800) 697-7007 PACE (800) 225-7223

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This Resource Directory recognizes advertisers who have made an extended commitment to your health and well-being.

Cremation Zimmerman Auer Funeral Home, Inc. 4100 Jonestown Road, Harrisburg (717) 545-4001

Floor Coverings Gipe Floor & Wall Covering 5435 Jonestown Road, Harrisburg (717) 545-6103

Don’t let sugar stay on your teeth between brushings. Drink water after eating or drinking to rinse your teeth. Don’t bathe your teeth in sugar all day by continuously eating or sipping beverages like soda. Instead, have sugary liquids with meals and limit snacking. Stay away from foods that are likely to stick to teeth, such as candy, and try having an apple instead. Apples increase saliva production, so they actually help rinse your mouth of cavity-causing bacteria.

Home Care Services Care Minders 217 W. Penn Ave., Cleona (717) 454-0159

Property Tax/Rent Rebate (888) 728-2937 Insurance Apprise Insurance Counseling (800) 783-7067

Stoneridge Retirement Living (717) 866-3204 Services Dauphin County Area Agency on Aging (717) 255-2790 The Salvation Army Edgemont Temple Corps (717) 238-8678 Toll-Free Numbers American Lung Association (800) LUNG-USA Bureau of Consumer Protection (800) 441-2555 Meals on Wheels (800) 621-6325

Lincoln Heritage (484) 945-3213

National Council on Aging (800) 424-9046

Nursing/Rehab Colonial Park Care Center 800 King Russ Road, Harrisburg (717) 657-1520

Social Security Office (800) 772-1213

Visiting Angels Serving East and West Shores (717) 652-8899 or (717) 737-8899

Pharmacy CVS/pharmacy www.cvs.com

Transportation CAT Share-A-Ride (717) 232-6100

Hospice Services Homeland Hospice 2300 Vartan Way, Suite 115, Harrisburg (717) 221-7890

Retirement Communities Homeland Center 1901 N. Fifth St., Harrisburg (717) 221-7902

Veterans Services Lebanon VA Medical Center 1700 S. Lincoln Ave., Lebanon (717) 228-6000 or (800) 409-8771

Home Care Assistance 2304 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg (717) 540-4663 Safe Haven Quality Care Serving Cumberland, Dauphin, and Perry counties (717) 238-1111

Veterans Affairs (717) 626-1171 or (800) 827-1000

The Middletown Home 999 W. Harrisburg Pike, Middletown (717) 941-3351 Not an all-inclusive list of advertisers in your area.

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Savvy Senior

Employment Resources for Older Job Seekers

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Dear Savvy Senior, What resources can you recommend to help older job seekers? I’m 62 and have been out of work for nearly a year now and need some help. – Looking For Work Dear Looking, While the U.S. job market has improved slightly over the past year or so, challenges persist for many older job seekers. Fortunately, there are a number of free online tools and in-person training centers scattered across the country today that can help you find employment. Here’s what you should know.

job resource centers that can help you explore career options, search for jobs, find training, write a resume, prepare for an interview, and much more. There are around 3,000 of these centers located throughout the country. To find one near you, call (877) 348-0502 or go to www.careeronestop.org. Depending on your financial

Online Resources If you have Internet access, there are a number of 50-and-older online employment networks that can help you connect with companies that are interested in hiring older workers. Two of the best are Work Reimagined (www.workreimagined.org), a resource developed by AARP that combines career advice, job listings, and online discussion tied to LinkedIn’s professional networking platform. RetirementJobs.com offers a job search engine that lists thousands of jobs nationwide from companies that are actively seeking workers over the age of 50. It also provides job-seeking tips and advice, helps with resume writing, and allows you to post your resume online for companies to find you. Some other good 50-plus jobseeking sites to try are Workforce50.com, Retired Brains (www.retiredbrains.com), RetireeWorkforce.com, and Encore.org, a resource that helps older workers find meaningful work in the second half of life.

situation, another program that may help is the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP). Also sponsored by the Department of Labor, SCSEP offers access to training and part-time job placements in a wide variety of community service positions such as daycare centers, senior centers, governmental agencies, schools, hospitals, libraries, and landscaping centers. To qualify, participants must be over 55, unemployed, and have poor employment prospects. To learn more or locate a program in your area, visit www.doleta.gov/ seniors or call (877) 872-5627.

In-Person Help Another good place to get help finding a job is at a Career OneStop center. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, these are free

Work at Home If you’re interested in working at home, there are many opportunities depending on your skills, but be careful of rampant work-at-home

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scams that offer big paydays without much effort. Some of the more popular workat-home jobs include “customer service agents” who field calls from their employers’ customers and prospective customers—you don’t place telemarketing calls. Agents earn an average of $8 to $15 an hour and many also receive incentives and commission, too. To find these jobs, see Arise (www.arise.com), Alpine Access (www.alpineaccess.com), LiveOps (www.liveops.com), and Working Solutions (www.workingsolutions.com). If you have good typing skills, there are “transcriptionist” jobs that pay around $10 per hour for typing verbatim accounts of board meetings, presentations, conference calls, etc. Companies that hire transcriptionists are Tigerfish (www.tigerfish.com), Ubiqus (www.ubiqus.com), and Cambridge Transcriptions (www.ctran.com). And if you have a college degree, online “tutoring” or “proofreading” jobs are always available. See Tutor.com to find tutoring opportunities that pay between $10 and $15 per hour. Or, if you have some writing or editing experience, proofreading pays $12 to $20 per hour. See FirstEditing.com and Cactus (www.cactusglobal.com) to look for proofreading jobs. For more work-at-home ideas and resources, see Retired Brains (www.retiredbrains.com) and click on the “Work from Home” tab on the left side of the page. Start a Business If you’re interested in starting a small business but could use some help getting started, the U.S. Small Business Administration (www.sba.gov) offers tips, tools, and free online courses that you can access online. 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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Book Review

Up From Corinth By J. Arthur Moore

Duane Kinkade is 11 years old when he enters the Civil War as a Confederate drummer boy in search of his father, a Confederate soldier. His father’s last letter spoke of action in western Tennessee, so it is that Duane enters the war in April 1862 at a place called Pittsburg Landing, near a church called Shiloh. Up From Corinth is the story of that battle, where Duane falls wounded and ends up in the care of a Union doctor and his teenage ward. In the months that follow, through the summer and fall of 1862, the Army of the Ohio moves eastward.

Skirmishes with elements of cavalry, outbreaks of illness, and the hardships of life in an army on the move culminate in full battle at Perryville. Finally, in the winter of 18621863, in the aftermath of a bitterly cold and bloody battle at Stones River,

Duane is able to begin his trek back to the Confederate Army. Up From Corinth is available at Legacy Used Books and Collectibles, New Holland; Aaron’s Books, Lititz; Treasure Hill Antiques, Morgantown; the Chester County Historical Society and West Chester University, both in West Chester; and online at Amazon.com. For further information, visit

www.upfromcorinth.com. About the Author J. Arthur Moore is an educator with over 41 years’ experience in public, private, and independent settings. He is also an amateur photographer and has illustrated his works with his own photographs. In addition to Up From Corinth, Moore has written a series called Journey Into Darkness, a novel titled Summer of Two Worlds, and a number of short pieces and short stories. He lives in Narvon, Pa.

Calling All Authors If you have written and published a book and would like 50plus Senior News to feature a Book Review, please submit a synopsis of the book (350 words or fewer) and a short autobiography (80 words or fewer). A copy of the book is required for review. Discretion is advised. Please send to: On-Line Publishers, Inc., Megan Joyce, 3912 Abel Drive, Columbia, PA 17512. For more information, please email mjoyce@onlinepub.com.

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Such is Life

There’s Nothing to Fear in Fear Itself Saralee Perel ost people think I’m normal. I’m not. Usually, I’m in overdrive on the nervouswreck meter, such as when I recently held a book signing at a bookshop. I’m reliving the panic in my dreams. This has resulted in a severe sleep disorder … for my husband. “Bob!” I screamed, as I pounded on his head last night while he was asleep. “I’m having a nightmare.” Our startled dog jumped on the bed and tore the quilt to death. The cats joined the terror party by leaping onto Bob’s face and yowling at higher notes than Mariah Carey could reach if she smashed her thumb with a sledgehammer. “Sweetheart,” I whispered. “Are you awake?” “Saralee, I’m begging you. Please don’t tell me another nightmare.” “I was at my signing when a woman

came over dressed like a zombie. She hissed, ‘You’re a rotten writer. Everybody hates your book. And you put on 30 pounds.’ Bob! It wasn’t a costume. It was my mother!” “Oh no!” He covered his ears. Most of us have anxiety. Maybe it’s a dread of dentist appointments, airplanes, spiders, or social situations. Oh, there are a billion examples. Although I was a psychotherapist for 22 years, I’ve learned more about anxiety from my own shtick.

Struggling to cover up nervousness actually makes it worse. How do we tame it? By not trying to hide it or stop it. Saying, “I’m so nervous that my hands are shaking,” or, “My neck is beet red,” or commenting on whatever our outward signs of anxiety are will take away their power. If there are people who think less of me for being scared, that’s their shortcoming. My sister-in-law was at my signing. She lives far away from me and never reads my columns, so she won’t see this. When she does her superior know-it-all thing, I respond like the mature, wise woman I’m known to be: I make faces behind her back. Two seconds before entering the bookstore, she said, “Are you nervous?” “Yes.” The sabotage began. “What’s wrong with you? You shouldn’t be nervous.”

“Well, I’m excited too.” “You should be.” I stomped my feet. “I just said I am!” Bob gave me a knowing look that meant, “You’re never going to win. Give it up.” Naturally, he was right. While signing books, my hands trembled. While connecting with readers whose words touched my heart deeply, my head shook. While thanking so many wonderful souls for coming to meet me, well, I stuttered through tears. Did it matter that I was nervous? Of course not. Three things mattered: 1. The fact that I had a wondrous time in spite of being scared. 2. The beautiful words I heard from readers along with the overwhelming love I received. 3. And that my sister-in-law saw every single bit of it. Saralee Perel is an award-winning, nationally syndicated columnist. Her new book is Cracked Nuts & Sentimental Journeys: Stories From a Life Out of Balance. To find out more, visit www.saraleeperel.com or email sperel@saraleeperel.com.

Class of ’64 Needs Alumni Info William Penn High School’s class of 1964 is planning its 50th reunion and needs the help of its alumni. Please send your name, address, phone number, and email address to

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Harold at huddlepomraning@gmail.com or call (717) 241-5783 or (717) 4488903 (cell). Any additional information on other classmates is welcome and appreciated.

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Social Security News

Myths about Social Security ike any other successful and longstanding program or organization, there are a number of myths surrounding Social Security. Some of them are grounded in truth but are just slightly misconstrued. Others are completely out of line with the truth. Let’s take a look at a few.

Myth 1: Social Security is just a retirement program. Social Security is more than a retirement program. It provides benefits to retirees, survivors, and people with disabilities who can no longer work. In fact, almost 7 million disabled workers and nearly 2 million of their dependents get Social Security disability benefits. Plus, 6.5 million dependents of deceased workers (including 2 million children) get Social Security survivors benefits. Social Security is more than just retirement. Myth 2: I don’t need to save because Social Security will take care of me when I’m retired. Social Security was never intended to be a person’s sole income in retirement; it should be combined with pension income and personal savings and investments. Your Social Security statement, available at www.socialsecurity.gov/ mystatement, is a great place to get an idea of what to expect during retirement. You can also visit our Retirement Estimator at www.socialsecurity. gov/estimator. Myth 3: If I work after I retire, I’ll be penalized.

Once you reach your full retirement age, there is no penalty and no limit on the amount you can earn. You can determine your full retirement age by visiting www.socialsecurity.gov. The earnings limit for workers who are younger than “full” retirement age (age 66 for people born in 1943 through 1954) is $15,120 in 2013. (We deduct $1 from benefits for each $2 earned over $15,120.) The earnings limit for people turning 66 in 2013 is $40,080. (We deduct $1 from benefits for each $3 earned over $40,080 until the month the worker turns age 66). Keep in mind that if we withhold some of your benefits due to work, we will re-compute your monthly benefit amount when you reach full retirement age to account for those months that we withheld your benefit. There is no limit on earnings for workers who are full retirement age or older for the entire year. Myth 4: To apply for benefits or do business with Social Security, I need to go to an office. Not only is this false, but we encourage you to do business with us the most convenient and fastest way: at www.socialsecurity.gov. At our website, you can apply for benefits, use our Retirement Planner, get an estimate of your benefits, request a replacement Medicare card, and much more. John Johnston is a Social Security public affairs specialist.

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Home Care Services & Hospice Providers Listings with a screened background have additional information about their services in a display advertisement in this edition. Agency Name Telephone/Website

Alliance Home Help (800) 444-4598 (toll-free) www.alliancehomehelp.com

Year Est.

Counties Served

RNs

2010

Lancaster

Central Penn Nursing Care, Inc. (717) 569-0451 www.cpnc.com

1984

Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, York

Garden Spot Village (717) 355-6000 www.gardenspotvillage.org

2006

Lancaster

1911

Berks, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Schuylkill

Good Samaritan Hospice (717) 274-2591 www.gshleb.org

1979

Berks, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Schuylkill

Homeland Hospice (717) 221-7890 www.homelandcenter.org

2009

Cumberland, Dauphin, Lebanon, Perry, York

Good Samaritan Home Health (717) 274-2591 www.gshleb.org

Hospice & Community Care Founded as Hospice of Lancaster County

(717) 295-3900 www.hospicecommunity.org

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Adams, Berks, Chester, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, York

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LPNs CNAs

Home Medicare Aides Certified?

Other Certifications and Services

Providing non-medical companion, respite, and personal care services throughout Lancaster County. Caregivers matched specifically to you and your needs. Compassion, 24/7 on-call availability, trained, competent, and reliable. Medicaid Waiver approved.

Providing all levels of care (PCAs, CNAs, LPNs, RNs), in the home, hospital, or retirement communities with specifically trained caregivers for Alzheimer's and dementia clients. Home care provided up to 24 hours a day to assist with personal care and housekeeping. A FREE nursing assessment is offered.

Personal care and companionship services in your home with all the professionalism, friendliness, and excellence you expect of Garden Spot Village. Contact info@gardenspotvillage.org.

Yes

Good Samaritan Home Health is a Pennsylvania-licensed home health agency that is Medicare certified and Joint Commission accredited. We work with your physician to provide nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, wound care, and specialized care as needed.

Yes

Good Samaritan Hospice provides services to patients and their families facing a life-limiting illness. We are Pennsylvania licensed, JCAHO accredited, and Medicare certified. We provide services 24 hours per day with a team approach for medical, emotional, spiritual, and social needs.

Yes

Exemplary care provided by a highly trained staff who address all patient and caregiver needs.

Yes

Non-profit hospice providing physical, emotional, and spiritual end-of-life care in homes, nursing homes, hospitals, and in one of their two inpatient centers located in Lancaster and Mount Joy. Palliative care, volunteer support, and bereavement services. JCAHO accredited. Massage therapy, music therapy, and pet therapy available. Referrals 24 hours a day: (717) 391-2421 (Lancaster area) or (717) 885-0347 (York area).

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Home Care Services & Hospice Providers Listings with a screened background have additional information about their services in a display advertisement in this edition. Agency Name Telephone/Website

Keystone In-Home Care, Inc. (717) 898-2825 (866) 857-4601 (toll-free) www.keystoneinhomecare.com

Live-In Care of Pennsylvania (717) 519-6860 (888) 327-7477 (toll-free) www.liveincareofpa.com

Safe Haven Skilled Services (717) 238-1111; (717) 582-4110; (717) 582-9977 www.safehavenqualitycare.com

Visiting Angels (717) 393-3450; (717) 737-8899 (717) 751-2488; (717) 630-0067 (717) 652-8899; (800) 365-4189 www.visitingangels.com

VNA Community Care Services (717) 544-2195; (888) 290-2195 (toll-free) www.lancastergeneral.org/content/ VNA_Community_Care.htm

Year Est.

Counties Served

RNs

LPNs CNAs

Home Medicare Aides Certified?

Other Certifications and Services

2004

Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, York

Yes

Two- to 24-hour non-medical assistance provided by qualified, caring, competent, compassionate, and compatible caregivers. Personalized service with Assistance for Daily Living (ADL, IADL): companionship, meal prep, bathing, cleaning, and personal care needs. Respite care, day surgery assistance. Assistance with Veterans Homecare Benefits.

1997

Adams, Berks, Chester, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, York

For everyone’s peace of mind, 24-hour personal care in the home you love, yours! Premier, professional caregivers. Extensive background checks. Free home evaluations.

2005

Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry

Yes

Owners Leslie and Sandra Hardy are members of the Society of Certified Senior Advisors. We have contracts with the VA and the Area Agency on Aging. Private insurance and self-payment are also accepted. Friendly faces, helping hands, warm hearts. Skilled nursing also available.

2001

Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, York

Up to 24-hour non-medical care including companionship, respite care, personal hygiene, laundry, meal prep, and errands. Choose your caregiver from a list of thoroughly screened, bonded, and insured caregivers. Nurse owned and operated. America's Choice in Home Care.

1908

Berks, Chester, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, Schuylkill, York

Yes

Home care specialists in physical, occupational, and speech therapy; nursing; cardiac care; and telehealth. Disease management, innovative technologies, and education help you monitor your condition to prevent hospitalization. Licensed non-profit agency; Medicare certified; Joint Commission accredited.

This is not an all-inclusive list of agencies and providers. These advertisers are eager to provide additional information about their services.

Be Alert for Signs of Sciatica That shooting pain in your lower back or leg could be a bee sting or a splinter, but if it lasts for a prolonged period, it might be sciatica—an irritation of one of the sciatic nerves that originate in the lower part of the back and run through the buttocks down into the legs. The sciatic nerves are the longest, widest nerves in the human body. The pain can vary in intensity, from mild discomfort to sharp burning sensations similar to an electric shock. www.50plusSeniorNewsPA.com

Generally limited to just one side of the lower body, the pain can be aggravated by coughing, sneezing, or lengthy periods of sitting. In most cases it’s not dangerous—just annoying—but you should see a doctor promptly if you experience severe pain, weakness, or numbness in the area; if you’re having difficulty controlling your bladder or bowels; or if the pain is the result of a traumatic injury. Sciatica will usually fade in a matter of weeks or months, although surgery to

relieve pressure on the nerve is an option if the pain persists for more than six weeks. Traditional treatments include heat and cold packs, pain medication (both over the counter and prescription), or an epidural steroid injection. Alternative approaches may involve chiropractic manipulation, acupuncture, and massage therapy. Your best bet, though, is to avoid the risk factors. Sciatica tends to be more common in middle age, but other causes

are within your control. Being overweight puts greater stress on your spine; jobs that call for prolonged sitting or heavy lifting can increase the likelihood of sciatic pain; and diabetes can affect the way your body processes blood sugar, contributing to nerve damage. The best advice: Don’t just sit there for hours on end—get up and move around frequently to keep your back muscles flexible and in good shape.

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Art and Antiques by Dr. Lori

Pool Sharks from History Dr. Lori The sport of billiards, as we know it, originated in the 15th century with the ruling classes of Europe. The game quickly attracted court members and commoners alike. Billiards has long been a game that has blurred socioeconomic lines. The age-old game now enjoys a revival in the world of antiques collecting. The earliest version of our contemporary game of pool was originally called ground billiards. It was a game played outdoors on grass, like croquet. Over time, the game was moved indoors and played with cues on a green, fabric-covered table to recall the color of the grassy lawn. While the French kings were the first to own billiard tables, circa 1470, many of history’s most famous figures played billiards.

H.G. Wells, Some historic pool to name a few. sharks Today, included many Mary, people are Queen of Scots; partaking in the revival William of pool, Shakespeare; collecting Mozart; pool Napoleon; King Louis memorabilia and XIV; King decorating Louis XVI Photo credit: www.DrLoriV.com game rooms and Marie Elvis Presley’s circa 1970s-era pool table from Graceland. with vintage Antoinette; and antique General pool tables, Lafayette; racks, and accessories. Presidents George Washington, John Quincy Adams, and Abraham Lincoln; Stars have also enjoyed the trend: Mark Twain; Charles Dickens; Queen Ozzy Osbourne had an antique pool table in his Malibu, Calif., home, and Victoria; Cornelius Vanderbilt; and Elvis revived interest in the game with a table in his basement den at Graceland in Memphis, Tenn. Game rooms featuring billiard tables and bars recall the golden age of billiard salons. Following the gaming tastes of America’s businessmen and robber barons like Cornelius Vanderbilt and J.P. Morgan in the early 20th century, collectors continue to seek out antique billiard tables, cue racks, and vintage billiard balls. The strong market for period billiard tables made of maple, walnut, and rosewood entices collectors to pay upwards of $25,000 and $100,000 for

some fine Victorian tables. Some of the most popular Brunswick pool tables were the Union League, the Nonpareil, and the Monarch lines. Often, these large-scale and impressive billiard tables were intended for a home’s overtly masculine game room, reviving the Classical decorating style of the late 19th century. In America, the majority of pool tables were produced by BrunswickBalke-Collender. In the Victorian age (circa 1837-1901), pool-table designs featured solid hardwoods, inlaid ivory diamond sights, marquetry work, Roman-style leaf motifs, and/or geometric Greek key patterns borrowed from the architecture of the ancient world. It is not uncommon for a collection of antique billiard objects—including a table, cue rack, cue sticks, and handmade leather pockets—to have an insurance value exceeding $125,000. Whether or not you play the game, don’t disregard that really heavy pool table in your grandmother’s basement— odds are, it is quite valuable. Ph.D. antiques appraiser, author, and award-winning TV personality, Dr. Lori presents antique appraisal events nationwide. Dr. Lori is the expert appraiser on the hit TV show Auction Kings on Discovery channel, which airs Wednesdays at 10 p.m. Visit www.DrLoriV.com, www.Facebook.com/ DoctorLori, or call (888) 431-1010.

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My Father’s Prize Chicken Now you must understand my father Hair as red as can be A matching Irish temper Tho’ he never did lick me We moved out to the country Dad was a city lad Cheaper living in the sticks Depression times were bad He raised a flock of chickens Called each one by name aloud Fat, White Rock beauties Of them he was so proud Counted them each morning Fed them winter’s heated mash Dad could never sell his chickens Even tho’ hard up for cash He’d gather dozens of brown eggs Keep the pen so clean and neat Perhaps a special occasion

Plump rooster kill and eat The one day when Dad at work I made myself a spear Pretended I was Tarzan That a wild tiger was near Into that jungle henhouse I stalked with fear and dread Heaved that sharpened missile A prize chicken lay dead Panic gripped my being I told Mother what I did She said, “Don’t tell your father— That dead chicken must be hid” So Dad was told the story That his chicken ran away He spent the evening searching And looked the whole next day Later he saw a chicken Coming back home on the bus He hollered, “Let me off here! That fowl belongs to us!” He caught the neighbor’s chicken And stuck it in our pen Dad was very happy His lost chicken was home again So sure it was his “White Rock” To the best of his belief And no one ever dared to tell him That he was a chicken thief!

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Home Improvement Projects that Increase Your Home’s Value

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Selling a home in today’s aggressive marketplace can be challenging. The good news is there are a few tweaks that can give homeowners a serious leg up on the competition. With the warmer months being the most active time of year to buy and sell real estate, it’s important to ensure your home is seen in the best light possible. According to Homes.com, the top five projects that improve home equity are:

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Bathrooms If adding an additional bathroom isn’t an option, upgrade existing ones. Adding a dual vanity to a master or secondary bath improves functionality, allowing multiple people to use the space. Change out fixtures like faucets and shower doors to increase aesthetic appeal. If you’re on a budget, replace light fixtures or switch plates to help refresh the space.

When working with a small space, highlight storage options with shelving and update or remove wall décor, paint, or wallpaper. Kitchen Kitchen renovations can cost anywhere from $20,000 to $40,000 and more. If that’s not in your budget, upgrading cabinetry and paint does wonders to liven up even the most outdated spaces. Add crown or decorative molding to “shape out” the kitchen cabinets and modernize the space. Repaint cabinets, or add new hardware to add visual interest and brighten dark spaces. Outdoor Spaces Curb appeal adds immediate interest to any home’s exterior. According to Remodeling Magazine, improving outdoor spaces can

increase a home’s resale value dollar for dollar. Frame the front walkway with items that add visual interest, like flowers, potted plants, large rocks of various sizes, and solar-powered lights. If yard space is scarce, hanging plants are another great, low-cost option. Extend outdoor projects to the backyard— power-wash decks or patios and clean screened-in areas. Basement Basement improvements can optimize livable space and protect the home from extreme weather, mold, moisture damage, and mites. Whether transitioning the basement to a home gym, office, or family room, the basics remain the same: insulate well and waterproof. Maximize space by including

shelving and storage units. If the opportunity exists, make the space feel open and inviting by creating an open stairwell, a trick that visually connects the upper part of the house with the lower, and filters natural light into the space. Mudroom Mudrooms ensure families stay clutter-free and have a dedicated space to drop stuff as they come through the door. They can also make potential homeowners feel welcome upon entry. While knocking out a wall to create a mudroom is expensive and labor intensive, you can make a “drop zone” by simply anchoring a bench to an empty wall and hanging labeled storage units. Making homes stand out in a sea of real estate listings isn’t always easy, but these are some simple ways to make yours distinct and desirable. (StatePoint)

Cornwall Manor Pennsylvania residents have a tremendous amount of choices in retirement options because there are so many communities to choose from. It is important to ask yourself what things are important to you. If a natural, wooded setting with walking trails, excellent health services on-site, maintenance-free living, and proximity to educational, cultural, and entertainment opportunities are high on your list, then you owe it to yourself to visit Cornwall Manor. Cornwall Manor has been providing a fulfilling lifestyle for those ages 60 and over since 1949. Our 190-acre campus has beautiful historic buildings and brand-new homes and apartments that can be reserved now. And our “spring specials” entrance fee and moving incentives are taking place through May 31. Cornwall Manor offers a unique, comfortable lifestyle and the value of services and amenities not found at many other senior communities. Don’t wait—call us to plan your visit now!

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Going Back to Work Sy Rosen ecently I went back to work after being retired for a while. I thought it would be fun to get out of the house, and it would be nice to earn some extra money. My wife also thought it was a great idea (my getting out of the house, that is). I guess she got tired of my housekeeping suggestions, although I still think that my recommendation that all vacuuming should be done counter-clockwise is very valuable. For those of you who are going back to work as a senior, I do have a few suggestions based on my own experience. Since I was a little older than my coworkers, I decided to come up with some references that let my fellow employees know that I was still current. My go-to phrase is,

“Man, that Justin Bieber has blown up.” I am showing that I know who Justin Bieber is and, by using the phrase “blown up” (which I think means famous), I am showing that I am still hip. Be careful, though: I’m not sure the word “hip” is still hip. Oh, and don’t use the word “dude.” You will be trying much too hard to appear young and it will backfire (I know from experience). You’re coming there with a certain persona—an aura of wisdom—which, of course, is well deserved. However, don’t use phrases that are pedantic or call attention to your age. For example, don’t say things like, “In the old days, we did it right,” or “Back in my day, quality counted,” or “Let me turn up my hearing aid” (even if you have to). OK, you are going to run into a few negative stereotypes, such as

older people go to the bathroom more. It’s usually not true, of course, but we don’t want to fall victim to that false image. Therefore, every time I head to the bathroom I carry a notebook with me and pretend I’m going to a meeting. I noticed that other people also started walking around with a notebook. What can I say? I’m a “pretend you’re not going to the bathroom” trendsetter. Here’s my biggest warning. There’s a good chance that you will have an archenemy, a coworker who is threatened by you and will try to use humor to make fun of you. It’s not just you; he’s threatened by all his coworkers and he thinks that by putting you down, he increases his status. He will therefore use your age to take little shots at you. My

archenemy started off slowly, referring to me as “the vet” and “the dean,” which we all know are code words for “old guy.” When I ignored his comments, he increased his jabs, saying things like, “Do you want us to get a cot in here so you can take a nap?” I know I should have just ignored him and it was petty to sink to his level, but apparently, I’m petty. He’s a little chubby, so when he said his cot joke for third time, I replied, “Yeah, and maybe get a king-sized cot for you.” Everyone laughed, and he hasn’t bothered me since. The important thing to remember is that you are valuable. You have a lot to offer. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I came home early and want to give my wife a few more vacuuming tips.

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Beyond the Battlefield

He Survived 34 Days in a Lifeboat: Part 3 of a 4-Part Series Alvin S. Goodman Alvin T. Kemble, 88, a resident of the Chambers Hill area east of Harrisburg, was a gunner in the U.S. Navy’s Armed Guard assigned to a Liberty ship that was sunk in 1943. He tells of his experiences during 34 days in a lifeboat in the North Atlantic Ocean. Three weeks passed. It was dark when we saw the Queen Mary in the distance. We shot off a flare to get her attention. It did. Thinking that it was an old German u-boat trick—getting them to stop and giving the sub a clear shot—the Queen Mary quickly changed course and sped off at top speed. The conditions aboard the lifeboat began to deteriorate. The ocean became rough and the food was soon gone. Some of the men became sick and weak. Perhaps it was by the grace of God that one day, two flying fish accidently jumped into the boat. We sliced the fish into 19 pieces and each of us ate them raw. Soon after we found ourselves in the center of a school of whales. They had the nasty habit of coming up under our boat. If they hit us just right, our lifeboat would flip over like a pancake. In our condition, we knew we would not have had the strength to right the capsized boat and crawl back inside. Another cold night was approaching when the wind began to blow. This wind was different from others we had experienced. This time it caused a stinging sensation on our faces. When daylight came, we realized we were covered with sand; we must be close to land. No land was in sight, but two days later, a small boat was spotted by one man. Was it a mirage? Perhaps it was because it was soon out of sight. A short time later, there

it was again. pot placed in the middle of the floor with a We yelled as loud as we could. The small couple big spoons passed from one to another. boat pulled alongside. It was a Spanish We spent a week before moving on. We fishing boat. had to wait for a This boat supply boat to and others bring supplies to like it the fort. It also usually work carried fish, lots of as a network fish. We had to with a sleep on a tarp mother placed over the vessel. They fish. catch as Three days many fish as passed before we they can and arrived at Las return to the Palmas in the mother ship Canary Islands. Survivors of 34 days in the lifeboat. Al Kemble pictured standing, second from right. where the Here we stayed at fish are the British processed and stored. We didn’t care about the Seamen’s Institute. It was here that we fish smell. It was the best thing we’d seen for received our first bath and clean clothes and weeks. Rescued at last after 34 days in a the opportunity of having the knots cut out of lifeboat! our hair. We stayed here for about two weeks. The man who picked us up had his son There was a German Institute directly across and two grandsons with him. We were so the street. They watched us every day from weak we couldn’t stand up under our own their windows. power. The fishermen had to carry us from We were instructed by the man who ran the lifeboat. One boy allowed me to have his the British Seamen’s Institute to go outside in bunk. His name was Albert. He was pairs. “It is not safe here to walk alone,” he attracted to my ring, which had the letter ‘A’ said. set in a black onyx stone. I graciously took it From here we were put on a much better off and gave it to him. I believe it made his ship. We were assigned rooms and a bed to day. sleep on. Two days later we arrived at the Meals aboard this 75-foot, one-mast port of Cadiz, Spain. We were checked into a sailboat consisted of fish soup. We soon docked hotel where we resided for three days. We with the mother vessel. We spent the next were instructed to be ready to move at a seven days until it dropped us off at Rio del moment’s notice. A man came into the hotel Oro, a Spanish army fort on the edge of the and told us to grab our things; we were Sahara Desert. We all slept on the floor in moving out immediately. one room. The meals consisted of one large The next thing I know, we were on a

flatbed truck heading for the Rock of Gibraltar. Accompanying us were 23 Frenchmen. We were all sitting on the floor of the truck but one of my sea mates, Virgil Hurd, stood up and no sooner did he get to his feet when he was struck in the head by a tree branch and was seriously injured. He received surgery in a Gibraltar hospital but died three days later of his wounds. The day after we arrived at the Rock, we were told we would be debriefed by Naval Intelligence. A fellow Navy man and I were assigned to the USS Lakehurst, which brought us back to the States. We learned that all five lifeboats from the S.S. James W. Denver had been rescued. One lifeboat with 11 survivors was picked up after seven days by the S.S. Cabo Huertas. A second lifeboat, out 13 days with 15 survivors, was rescued by the S.S. Cantana. A third with 10 survivors was picked up after 22 days by the S.S. Albufeira, and the fourth with 14 survivors was spotted after 32 days by an RAF plane 100 miles north of Port-Etienne, Mauritania, which arranged a rescue. Kemble also learned that one of the ship’s crew had been fatally injured during the torpedo attack of the Denver. The seaman was put on another lifeboat and succumbed to internal injuries three days later. To be continued next month … If you are a mature veteran and have interesting or unusual experiences in your military or civilian life, phone Al Goodman at (717) 541-9889 or email him at klezmer630@comcast.net.

Free Bus Trip for WWII and Korean War Veterans Central Pennsylvania communities are sponsoring the ninth totally free bus trip for World War II and Korean War era veterans to their war memorials in Washington, DC. Each deluxe bus is fully escorted with medical staff and all meals are included.

Departure locations are on both East and West shores. Registration and reservations are required. Contact the Honor Bus secretary at (717) 462-0594 or email honorbus2009@gmail.com. For more information, see www.honorbus.org.

Caption: During last October’s Honor Bus trip, veterans gathered around the Women’s Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery.

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Dauphin County

Calendar of Events

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Senior Center Activities

April 10, 8 to 9:30 a.m. – Long-Legged Bird Search, Wildwood Park April 11, 7 to 8:30 p.m. – “Art in the Wild” Lecture: Land Art and the Persistence of Animism, Wildwood Park April 27, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Wetlands Festival, Wildwood Park

Bistline Senior Center – (717) 564-5633 Edgemont Senior Center – (717) 236-2221 Friendship Senior Center – (717) 657-1547

Dauphin County Library Programs East Shore Area Library, 4501 Ethel St., Harrisburg, (717) 652-9380 April 25, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; April 26 and 27, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Book Collection Elizabethville Area Library, 80 N. Market St., Elizabethville, (717) 362-9825 April 4, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; April 5, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; April 6, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Book Sale April 4, 6:30 p.m. – Friends of Elizabethville Area Library Meeting Harrisburg Downtown Library, 101 Walnut St., Harrisburg, (717) 234-4976 Johnson Memorial Library, 799 E. Center St., Millersburg, (717) 692-2658

Heinz-Menaker Senior Center – (717) 238-7860 Highspire Area Senior Center – (717) 939-4580 Hummelstown Senior Center – (717) 566-6855 Jewish Community Center – (717) 236-9555 Lick Towers Senior Center – (717) 233-0388 Lykens Senior Center – (717) 453-7985

Kline Branch, 530 S. 29th St., Harrisburg, (717) 234-3934 April 4, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; April 5, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; April 6, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Spring Book Sale April 25, 6:30 p.m. – Friends of the Kline Library Meeting

Mohler Senior Center – (717) 533-2002 www.hersheyseniorcenter.com

Madeline L. Olewine Memorial Library, 2410 N. Third St., Harrisburg, (717) 232-7286

Royalton Senior Center – (717) 944-4831

McCormick Riverfront Library, 101 Walnut St., Harrisburg, (717) 234-4976

Rutherford House – (717) 564-5682 www.rutherfordhouse.org Wednesdays, 12:15 p.m. – Free Aerobics

Northern Dauphin Library, 683 Main St., Lykens, (717) 453-9315 William H. & Marion C. Alexander Family Library, 200 W. Second St., Hummelstown, (717) 566-0949 April 2, 6:30 p.m. – Novel Thoughts Book Club April 16, 1 p.m. – Novel Thoughts, Too! Book Club

Steelton Senior Center – (717) 939-0693 Please call or visit the centers’ websites for additional activities.

Programs and Support Groups AARP Driver Safety Programs

Free and open to the public. April 9, 6 to 7 p.m. Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group Graysonview Personal Care Community 150 Kempton Ave., Harrisburg (717) 561-8010

April 18, 1:30 p.m. Hershey Area AARP Meeting Spring Creek Church of the Brethren 335 E. Areba Ave., Hershey (717) 832-3282

April 11, 10 a.m. 50plus Senior News Columnist Walt Sonneville Hershey Area Neighbors and Newcomers Club Hershey Public Library 701 Cocoa Ave., Hershey (717) 273-6206

April 23, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Parental Loss Support Group AseraCare Hospice 75 S. Houcks Road, Suite 101, Harrisburg (717) 541-4466 April 30, 6 p.m. Susquehanna Rovers Volksmarch Walking Club Gander Mountain 5005 Jonestown Road, Harrisburg (717) 991-5232

April 17, 1:30 p.m. Parkinson’s Support Group on East Shore Jewish Home 4004 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg (717) 441-8627

For a Safe Driving Class near you, call toll-free (888) 227-7669 or visit www.aarp.org/findacourse. April 11, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Jewish Community Center 3001 N. Front St., Harrisburg (717) 236-9555, ext. 3115 April 13, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mohler Senior Center 25 Hope Drive, Hershey (717) 533-2002 April 18, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mohler Senior Center 25 Hope Drive, Hershey (717) 533-2002

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The Search for Our Ancestry

DNA Decoded Angelo Coniglio ecently, genealogy has enjoyed a burst of interest, with more and more people from all nationalities, ethnicities, ages, and walks of life engaged in searches for their roots. The availability of online information in such places as the free Mormon site FamilySearch (www.familysearch.org) and subscription sites like Ancestry.com has helped even amateur genealogists to find records about their families that were previously not readily available. Along with the proliferation of sites for finding birth, marriage, and death records are the technological advances in the study of the human genome, the “blueprint” for our existence, and the accompanying analysis of DNA characteristics. Every human has DNA markers that uniquely identify a person but are also shared to some extent by his or her relatives and ancestors. The more markers that are shared, the closer the relationship between two people. This characteristic of DNA lends itself to analysis of the “deep” genealogy of an individual. There are numerous vendors of DNA tests who promise variously to determine ancestral origins and even to link to existing relatives, close or distant. I have been wanting to have my own DNA tested, partly to evaluate such claims and

partly to see how the process works and what information I can find about my own heritage. Recently, I finally decided to do it and submitted a saliva specimen to one of these vendors. My next two columns give some general information about DNA testing and where it may lead. When my DNA results come back, I’ll review them with you and evaluate their significance. Put your “biology thinking caps” on. DNA is a nucleic acid that exists in the cells of all living things, animal or vegetable. Cells contain chromosomes, and the chromosomes contain DNA. The DNA, in turn, is made up of various sequential combinations and sequences of four basic chemicals called nucleotides. Within the DNA, the combinations of these chemicals form our genes.

Every cell in every human has 23 pairs of chromosomes. In your body’s cells, in 22 of these pairs, one chromosome came from your mother and one from your father. These 22 pairs are called autosomal chromosomes, or autosomes. The 23rd chromosome pair is the one that determined your gender. If you’re a female, it has two X chromosomes, both passed down from your mother. If you’re a male, the 23rd chromosome pair has an X chromosome from your mother and a Y chromosome from your father. Accordingly, this 23rd pair is called the “sex chromosome pair.” The distribution of DNA in your cells’ chromosomes is determined by the DNA of your parents, who in turn carried some of the DNA of each of their parents, and so on. So, your autosomes essentially contain a complete genetic record, with all branches of your ancestry at some point contributing a piece of your

autosomal DNA. If you’re male, your XY chromosome pair also has this complete record, but if you’re female, your XX pair contains only the genetic history of your female line. In either case, your siblings and cousins share some of the same DNA markers with you. The DNA from one’s parents is not passed on in exactly the same form, but is “recombined,” containing the same parts but usually in a different sequence. All of the parents’ DNA is not transferred, only random portions. Due to this, and to natural, random mutations, eventually the original DNA inherited from our ancient ancestors is so thinned out as to essentially be eliminated. The various DNA testing programs utilize the DNA characteristics described above to determine likely ancestral roots from a sample of a person’s DNA. Save this column for reference, and next time I’ll discuss these programs’ similarities and differences. Write to Angelo at genealogytips@aol.com or visit his website, www.bit.ly/AFCGen. He is the author of the book The Lady of the Wheel (La Ruotaia), based on his genealogical research of Sicilian foundlings. See www.bit.ly/ruotaia for more information, or order the book at www.amzn.to/racalmuto.

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The Squint-Eyed Senior

Why My Flowers Don’t Bloom in the Spring Theodore Rickard pringtime is greening the parkway in front of the condo, and the local Super-Saver Market is alive with floral gems in tiny plastic pots, their blossoms vivid with the primary colors of seed packets. But Mother Nature and the SuperSaver people are wasting their time with me. I no longer even pretend to be interested in gardening, not even within the confines of the two planter boxes on our condo deck. While our neighbor’s 12-by-12-foot square of the outdoors was a riot of color last summer—just like the seed packet promised—by the middle of June our petunias once again turned black as though plague-stricken. This wasn’t the first time I’d relearned why it was that my ancestor farmers had become schoolteachers, salesmen, and anything but.

Some years ago our housing was a lot larger. The backyard featured an overflowed sandbox, a badminton net left out all winter, and a few straggling patches of weeds and crabgrass alternating with hard-packed dirt where the wiffle ball batter had stood. In a spirit of misguided paternity one spring, I enlisted a couple of the kids into a gardening project at the back end of our lot. Having not yet segued into teenage angst, two of

them—momentarily at least—were backache and got out of bed the next caught up with the idea and began morning only by rolling off the spading the good mattress onto my knees and then earth in a patch next clawing my way upright via the back to the garbage cans. of a chair. This lasted about 10 But memorably, virtue did have its minutes. reward. Within a couple weeks, green Two older shoots appeared. The corn plants grew siblings, hooting at vigorously upright and soon even the inefficiency of screened the garbage cans. Greatly the diggers, encouraged, I invested in some undertook to show fertilizer and later a garden hoe with them how to do it. which I mercilessly cut out the highly In a couple more fertilized growth of dandelions and minutes, they crabgrass. I even bought a straw hat wandered off to their and was thinking seriously about bib bicycles and overalls as I inspected the nubbin ears vanished. that began appearing. Paternal bonding A July Fourth picnic was obviously led me to seize a in the offing. But a picnic was also, I shovel myself and I found, in the plans of an extended soon found I was the only participant. family of squirrels with whom we The ground was as hard as pavement. shared the trees in the backyard. But who was I to resist a challenge in It was at breakfast that we heard the front of my children—even if only a chattering. A furry chorus in the toddler was left to backyard erupted as watch? the squirrels That was the discovered the corn year I planted sweet crop. I think it was a corn. The seed rehearsed maneuver. I no longer package pictured One squirrel would even pretend plumb ears with the climb the cornstalk, green husk pulled bending the plant to to be down to show them the ground. This interested in au natural. way, his friends and gardening, not Imagination family could more even within supplied butter and readily devour every salt and a picture of kernel on the ear. It the confines of a happily well-fed took them about 10 the two family simply minutes to eat up planter boxes gorging themselves every bit of the crop. on our condo on good health. Apparently this It took the better gave them welldeck. part of the Saturday deserved, serious to hack up the plot stomachaches, which of ground. The they complained dimensions of my garden plot grew about the rest of the morning. I steadily smaller as the sun rose higher thought the chattering was gastric in the sky. But I persevered that day distress. Two daughters and their and planted the seeds, although mother thought it was laughter. admittedly in rather cockeyed rows. That’s why I don’t grow anything I calculated at the time that I was anymore. I’m being kind to animals. gaining an additional healthful benefit: A collection of Ted Rickard’s family-fun wholesome outdoor exercise, holding essays is titled Anything Worth Knowing I off a paunchy but premature middle Learned from the Grandkids. It is now age and gaining muscle tone by the available in paperback on Amazon.com. minute. I also gained a crippling

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Grilled Jerk Chicken with Mango Salsa By Pat Sinclair Lime juice, a jalapeno chile, garlic, and spices combine to add plenty of zippy flavors to boneless chicken breasts so there is little need for salt. Increase the chile or garlic to your own tastes. Mangoes have a sweet, tart flavor with a hint of the tropics especially welcome when spring is late in coming. I’ve also used fresh chopped pineapple in the salsa. Mango Salsa: 1 cup finely diced fresh mango 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint (optional) 1 teaspoon seasoned rice vinegar 1 teaspoon lime juice 1 green onion, chopped 1/2 to 1 jalapeno, minced 1 teaspoon brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon canola or vegetable oil 2 boneless skinless split chicken breasts (about 4 ounces each) Combine the ingredients for the salsa in a medium bowl and mix well. Cover and chill until serving. Combine the brown sugar, red pepper, thyme, salt, allspice, cloves, and garlic in a re-sealable food-storage bag. Add the lime juice and canola oil and mix well. Add chicken and turn to coat. Seal the bag and marinate the chicken 30 minutes or chill several hours. Heat the grill until the coals are medium-hot. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade. Pat the chicken dry. Place the chicken on the grill rack. Cook 6 to 8 minutes, turning once until cooked through and no longer pink in the middle. Serve with mango salsa.

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Cook’s Note: Mangoes are available year round. When ripe, mangoes yield to slight pressure. I usually allow them to ripen one or two days at room temperature after purchase. The easiest way to prepare a ripe mango is to make a lengthwise cut along both wide sides of the fruit to remove the seed. Cut the fruit from the peel as the peel is inedible. You can also purchase a “mango slicer” that easily separates the seed from the fruit. Copyright by Pat Sinclair. Pat Sinclair announces the publication of her second cookbook, Scandinavian Classic Baking (Pelican Publishing), in February 2011. This book has a color photo of every recipe. Her first cookbook, Baking Basics and Beyond (Surrey Books), won the 2007 Cordon d’Or from the Culinary Arts Academy. Contact her at http://PatCooksandBakes.blogspot.com

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Digesting Boston, a Bite at a Time y husband and I are standing in an 80-year-old store that is crammed with more than 150 spices and nearly 40 varieties of coffee. The aroma is a mix of familiar and exotic, mild and pungent. “The store was started by one of the area’s original Italian settlers,” says our guide, Jim Becker, who is leading us on a culinary walk of Boston’s North End. For three hours he’s been regaling us with facts about Boston’s immigrant past as well as feeding us tastes of its culinary present. Two days later I’m on another food tour of Boston, this one led by Alyssa Daigle, who is walking us through the more gastronomically diverse South End. During both tours my husband and I lunch as we learn and hope that we’ll end up a bit wiser rather than just a lot wider. But deep down, I really don’t care about the calories. A good culinary tour helps people digest the culture of a

Boston’s North End has approximately 80 Italian restaurants, delis, and food stores. Three flags—those of Italy, the United States, and Ireland—greet visitors to Boston’s North End. “The eggplant on the right has a round dimple and will be sweeter than the one on the left,” says Bruce Alba, who owns a produce market in the North End.

place along with the food, and that’s a mix I can’t resist.

The North End’s Italian Past Once upon a time, before I took a

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celebrated, and the food is venerated in more than 80 restaurants located in the one-third-mile district. Our tour takes us into shops that specialize in pasta, pastry, produce, meat, spices, coffee, and wine. We meet the proprietors, sample the food, and learn how to bring the flavors of Italy into our kitchens at home. My favorite tip comes from the owner of a small produce market. Bruce Alba shows us how to differentiate between male and female eggplants. I laugh at first but soon learn the importance of this information. Males have fewer seeds than females, and thus their taste is sweeter. My husband’s favorite dish, eggplant parmesan, just got immeasurably better. www.foodtoursofboston.com The South End’s Restaurant Row Although separated by less than 4 miles, Boston’s North and South ends have a different history, culture, architecture, and food. Whereas the North End is known for one type of culturally inspired cuisine, the South End has an eclectic mix of eateries. Built in the mid-1850s, the neighborhood was filled with stylish homes for middle-class businessmen. The architectural design was reminiscent of London, with rows of red brick “bowfront” homes fronting onto tree-

Brick bowfront homes line the streets of Boston’s South End.

Orinoco Kitchen gives people on the South End tour a taste of datiles, a Venezuelan appetizer of dates that are stuffed with almonds and wrapped in bacon.

Alyssa Daigle, owner of “Bites of Boston,” tells people about the history of the South End.

a burgeoning art scene. It’s become the new go-to place for Boston foodies. Our guide leads us into six restaurants and gives us gossipy insights into the chefs’ backgrounds. As befits Boston, several are Harvard graduates who traded corporate ladder-climbing for artisanal food-making. We then get hearty samples of a variety of foods, ranging from a meatloaf sandwich to cheese, fish, and heavenly cookies. I fall in love with Orinoco Kitchen, a place that bases its menu on that of the Venezuelan taquaritas (rural mom-andpop eateries). I vow to go home and make my own datiles (dates stuffed with almonds and wrapped in bacon). My husband goes giddy over the mindboggling selection of cheese offered at Formaggio Kitchen. We hear that The Flour Bakery and Café has scrumptious cookies, but the place is so crowded with locals that we can’t get inside. After two days of food touring, we’ve developed a healthy appetite for culinary travel. What better way to season your food with facts and frost your facts with food? www.bitesofbostonfoodtours.com

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The Beauty in Nature

Ravine Birds in Early April Clyde McMillan-Gamber everal wooded ravines cut through timbered hills bordering both shores of the lower Susquehanna River. Each gorge has a flowing stream that created it over many years. And early in April, some of those clear waterways, and the woods they flow through, attract two kinds of insecteating, small birds that raise young in those habitats. Eastern phoebes, a kind of flycatcher, survive arriving in timbered ravines in the still-cold weather of early April because sunlight warms the gorges, which are protected from cold winds by the bare trees and steep slopes. The flying insects the phoebes eat are active and available to those birds in the warmth of those valleys. Louisiana waterthrushes, a type of warbler, walk along the stony shores of

woodland Phoebes’ brownish-gray waterways to plumages allow catch them to hide in invertebrates the shadowy under stones in the shallow, recesses of rock ledges under running water. overhanging Each kind of boulders near bird has its waterways or own feeding and breeding in support beams under niche in the bridges. woods, They catch reducing Louisiana Waterthrush competition flying insects with their with the other beaks while on for space and the wing. They fly to twigs or rocks to food needed for themselves and their young. eat their prey and look for more. While Both species of birds are camouflaged perched, phoebes pump their tails to communicate with their fellows. to blend into their woodland habitats.

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While walking, waterthrushes bob their bodies rhythmically as if dancing. That bouncing is a communication to relatives and mimics debris bobbing in the flow of water, fooling predators. And waterthrushes are brown on top, which resembles stream beds and notches in soil behind tree roots in stream banks where they nest. The songs of both species unite the genders for rearing offspring. Male phoebes repeatedly sing “fee-bee, feebee.” Male waterthrushes have resounding voices so females can hear them above the music of the waterways. Both species raise babies in the same environment because they occupy different niches. But in autumn they leave their nesting environments for warmer latitudes where invertebrates are available during the northern winter.

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Not Cut Out to Be a Minister ome folks say he was one of the best slide trombone players they had ever heard—especially at his age, which was only 19. He could play with the best of them: jazz, blues, the big bands, and, of course, gospel. Church music was just about his favorite. He played in the little group from his church and he was quite a devoted young man, both about his music and his faith. And perhaps the faith was winning out at this time in his life, because he made the decision to become a preacher. He was a member of the Moravian Church, an old and sacred order formed around 1457. So it was off to college at UNC in Chapel Hill to study to become a preacher of the Moravian faith. But, there would be some problems. For one thing, he had a heck of a time getting up in time for classes. That’s pretty typical of young folks, and college students are still famous for being late to class. But our soon-to-be preacher must have been really bad because he came up with what he thought was a marvelous idea. He tied a rope to his ankle and dropped it out of his second-story window at his college dorm room. He knew that all his friends passed by every morning on the way to class and he told them, when they passed, if the rope was dangling, that meant he was still asleep and they should give the rope a tug and wake him up. Well, believe it or not, this little scheme worked out just fine—for a while. Then, late one night, a group of students who

were returning from a party spotted the rope and decided to give it a pull. A couple of strapping young fellows gave it a good yank, and sure enough, our friend who was tied to the other end came flying feet first out of the window and two stories down. That ended the rope trick. But there were other problems, such as political science. The Moravian Church is one that is deeply involved in social issues, so political science is a required course. Our friend, however, failed the course, not just once, but twice. I believe he still holds the record to this day for the number of times failing political science at UNC at Chapel Hill. And as you might guess, since he couldn’t complete the required courses, his future as a minister was all but gone. Don’t feel too bad for him, though. He bounced back quite well and the rest of us have been all the richer for it. You see, It’s a Little-Known Fact that one of the most beloved performers of our day, entertaining several generations, wasn’t going to be an actor at all. He wanted to be a minister but just couldn’t quite get past political science class. A terrific actor, comedian, singer, and star of the stage, screen, and television and someone we just lost this past year—I’m talking about the much-loved Andy Griffith. Visit the Little Known Facts website at www.lkfshow.com.

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