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‘We’re Here Because They Were There’ Retiree Works to Share, Preserve Vets’ Firsthand Histories By Lori Van Ingen When 75-year-old Charlie Lloyd was only 3 years old living in the Harrisburg suburb of Progress, he and his younger brother waved American flags as convoys of soldiers and tanks passed by on their way to Indiantown Gap Military Reservation, and, ultimately, Europe. “It made a strong impact on me,” Lloyd said. “We can never repay them for their service and sacrifice.” Lloyd himself later served in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard, 271st Combat Communications Squadron, from 1961 to 1967, “but we never saw combat” like the World War II veterans did. The Hummelstown resident worked in national sales management and then had his own business as an independent contractor, retiring three years ago. When the TV mini-series Band of Brothers was in the headlines in 2001, Lloyd read about the Central Pennsylvania World War II Roundtable in nearby Hershey. Curiosity drove Lloyd to his first meeting, and he was hooked. please see HISTORIES page 18 Charlie Lloyd with a cardboard stand-up of local veteran Major Dick Winters, part of the World War II display at the Hershey-Derry Township Historical Society.
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A ‘High Chaparral’ Thanksgiving with Henry Darrow Nick Thomas
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ome November, Henry Darrow’s thoughts typically turn to turkeys … and burros. Darrow, who turned 82 in September, played Manolito in the popular ’60s western television series High Chaparral. He recalls the memorable Thanksgiving episode, “For What We Are About to Receive,” first broadcast on NBC on Nov. 29, 1968. “We spent that episode looking for a lost turkey that I’d won in a shooting contest,” said Darrow, from his home in North Carolina. “The bird falls off my wagon, and in one scene we’re all out in the desert making various turkey sounds trying to catch it. That was a fun episode.” Earlier in the plot, Manolito’s buckboard holding the turkey is stolen, forcing him to seek alternative transportation. “A burro!” recalled Darrow, laughing.
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“I can still picture myself riding that animal—it was very boney and uncomfortable!” Darrow appeared in all 98 High Chaparral episodes, as well as more than 130 film and television roles, many discussed in his 2012 autobiography Henry Darrow: Lightning in the Bottle, co-written with Jan Pippins (see www.
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“For What We Are About to Receive” – the Thanksgiving episode. Darrow on the burro with Leif Erickson on the horse in the background.
henrydarrowbook.com). High Chaparral was one of numerous TV westerns dominating network television in the ’60s. “About 15 of the top 20 shows were westerns,” said Darrow. But the series stood out with its realistic treatment of life and conflict in the old West.
“It was also the first show to feature a Hispanic family alongside an Anglo family in primetime.” The show was created by Bonanza producer David Dortort, who was looking for a Hispanic actor to play Manolito. “I got lucky when he saw me in a play,” said Darrow, whose parents were from Puerto Rico, although he was actually born in Manhattan. Darrow was a teenager when his family returned to Puerto Rico, where he studied at the university before heading back to the U.S. to take up acting. “As a kid in Puerto Rico, I’d get out of school and go down to a small, local theater and, for a quarter, could see all the great cowboy stars like Charlie Starrett (The Durango Kid), Buck Jones, Gene Autry, and Roy Rogers,” he recalled. “Then, as a young adult, I got to play one on TV!”
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Darrow says he wanted Manolito to have his own easygoing personality, but he also drew on previous stage work. “I styled him after two Shakespearian characters I played: Mercutio from Romeo and Juliet, which added a comedic touch, and Iago from Othello, which mixed a little darkness to the character. He was a free spirit!” High Chaparral also starred Leif Erickson as head of the Cannon family’s Arizona ranch, as well as Linda Cristal, Mark Slade, and Cameron Mitchell. “Cam (Mitchell) was quite a character,” said Darrow. “He introduced me to horse and dog racing, and poker, but I learned a lot from watching him
troughs when it was hot and his inventiveness on the set.” and, after dripping a bit During summer when he got out, you shooting on location, couldn’t tell his black Darrow says ground shirt and pants were wet. Very smart!” temperatures could exceed 120 degrees. Planning for the final “If you got knocked banquet scene of the down during a fight Thanksgiving episode, scene and brushed your after a turkey is finally skin against a rock out caught and cooked, in the sun, it would Darrow remembers Courtesy 2C Entertainment burn you.” Still of Henry Darrow in his 2012 Mitchell saying he film Soda Springs. Despite the heat, would serve the peas, leaving the mashed Darrow remembers Mitchell usually dressed in black. potatoes for Darrow. “Cam would jump into the horse “But Cam grabbed the potatoes,”
laughed Darrow. “He was always doing something unexpected.” The meal was also interrupted by neighbors and local Native Americans, each claiming ownership of the turkey. “Instead of fighting, we ended up sharing the meal,” explained Darrow. “It was like the first Thanksgiving all over again—a wonderfully written episode for the season.” Nick Thomas teaches at Auburn University at Montgomery, Ala., and has written features, columns, and interviews for more than 600 magazines and newspapers. Follow @ TinseltownTalks
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Ever wonder what the first Thanksgiving was like for the people who were there? Here are two on-the-spot reports of American colonists remembering the historic feast: William Bradford, in Of Plymouth Plantation: “They began now to gather in the small harvest they had, and to fit up their house and dwelling against winter, being all well recovered in health and strength and had all things in good plenty. “For as some were thus employed in affairs abroad, others were exercised in fishing, about cod and bass and other fish, of which they took good store, of which every family had their portion. All the summer there was no want; and now began to come in store of fowl, as winter approached, of which this place did abound
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when they came first (but afterward decreased by degrees). “And besides waterfowl there was great store of wild turkeys, of which they took many, besides venison, etc. Besides, they had about a peck of meal a week to a person, or now since harvest, Indian corn to that proportion. Which made many afterwards write so largely of their plenty here to their friends in England, which were not feigned by true reports.” Edward Winslow, in Mourt’s Relation: “Our harvest being gotten
in, our governor sent four men on fowling, that so we might after a special manner rejoice together after we had gathered the fruits of our labor. They four in one day killed as much fowl as, with a little help beside, served the company almost a week. “At which time, amongst other recreations, we exercised our arms, many of the Indians coming amongst us, and among the rest their greatest king Massasoit, with some 90 men, whom for three days we entertained and feasted, and they went out and killed five deer, which we brought to the plantation and bestowed on our governor, and upon the captain and others. “And although it be not always so plentiful as it was at this time with us, yet by the goodness of God, we are so far from want that we often wish you partakers of our plenty.”
A study coauthored by a Brigham Young University professor and a BYU undergraduate suggests that people with a genetic predisposition to high blood pressure have a lower risk for Alzheimer’s disease. However, authors conclude the connection may have more to do with anti-hypertension November is medication than high blood National Alzheimer’s Disease pressure itself. “It’s likely that this Awareness Month protective effect is coming from antihypertensive drugs,” said without the disease. Data came from co-author John Kauwe, associate the Alzheimer’s Disease Genetics professor of biology at BYU. “These Consortium and the International drugs are already FDA approved. We Genomics of Alzheimer’s Project. need to take a serious look at them BYU researchers worked with for Alzheimer’s prevention.” scholars from Cambridge, the The study analyzed genetic University of Washington, and data from 17,008 individuals with several other institutions on the Alzheimer’s and 37,154 people massive study.
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Local AARP Chapter Welcoming New Members The only local AARP chapter between Harrisburg and Lebanon is welcoming new members 50 years and over. The East Shore/Hershey Area AARP Chapter 3466 includes more than 150 members from Lower Paxton, Harrisburg, Linglestown, Susquehanna Township, Hershey, Palmyra, Hummelstown, Hanover townships, Elizabethtown, and other East Shore communities. Many are members of the national AARP, but this is not a requirement. The East Shore/Hershey Area chapter is quite active and provides opportunities for interaction, community service,
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‘Age of Elegance’ Celebrated in Hummelstown The 2015 Ms. Pennsylvania Senior America competition was held recently at the PA DanceSport ballroom in Hummelstown. The ‘Age of Elegance’ event encompasses women who have reached 60 years and over. Denise Russo-Caiazzo from Easton was crowned that evening. She will represent Pennsylvania at the National Finals at Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City later this fall. The Ms. Senior America Pageant (www. senioramerica.org), founded by Al Mott in 1972, is a celebration of the continuing contributions of senior women. Contestants are judged on interview, From left, Ms. Pennsylvania evening gown, talent, and philosophy-ofSenior America winners Denise life presentations. Senior America queens Russo‑Caiazzo (2015), Marty Cree in gowns, crowns, banners, and bling are (1985), and JoAnn Bechtel (2014). found singing and dancing in nursing homes, hospitals, and veterans’ facilities. Also that evening, Marty Cree, 98, celebrated her 30th year as a Pennsylvania Senior America queen. In 1985, Cree came in second in the national pageant out of at least 15 other contestants. For more information about the pageant or becoming a contestant, contact Senior America at senioramerica@pobox.com. If you have local news you’d like considered for
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Salute to a Veteran
Admiral Rickover Threw Him Out Not Once, but Twice Robert D. Wilcox
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hen Bill Houley was growing up in Rochester, N.Y., he gave little thought to the military. But he did give some thought to college. To give him a leg up on that, his parents sent him to the prestigious prep school, Phillips Academy Andover. He did well there and was accepted at Yale. But he recognized that going on to an Ivy League college, as so many of the Phillips graduates did, wasn’t exactly his cup of tea. He was looking for high adventure, which led him to decide on trying for an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy. And in 1955, at age 17, he was lucky enough to get it. At the academy, one of his officer mentors took him aside and asked if he had given any thought to the submarine service. That would give him ample chance for the close friendships and camaraderie that Houley was looking for.
So, when he was required to select a places as Rome and Paris. At the same time, however, he service as a senior, he chose submarines. In those days, the Navy required requested nuclear propulsion training. And that meant being officers to serve a interviewed by Adm. year aboard a surface ship before service Hyman Rickover, who approved all officers in submarines. So Houley did that and who served in nuclear subs. then attended Naval The admiral Submarine School in was famously a no1960. Next came a nonsense guy with a three-year tour of duty aboard a World War prickly personality. Although he was II-built diesel electric widely seen as a genius sub. who was dedicated Diesel subs were small, cramped, and to his service and was Rear Admiral William P. Houley, slow. But Houley addressing recruits at Naval Station essential to the coming nuclear Navy, he was liked everything about Great Lakes, Ill. not noted for small talk the experience— especially during the deployment to the and making friends. Mediterranean. That provided time to play Houley says, “He was feared, honored, immortalized, but not really likeable. tourist and enjoy visiting such exciting
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When he was first promoted to admiral, he had not been on the promotion list sent by the Navy to Congress for approval. His name was added to the selection list by the Congress itself.” When Rickover interviewed candidates, he was known for often asking questions for which there were no answers. The admiral’s staff had warned Houley to speak quickly and tersely. There was to be absolutely no baloney. So how did the interview with him go then? “Saying it was a disaster is painting too nice a picture,” Houley says. “After throwing me a few questions for which I had absolutely no answers, the admiral quickly lost patience and snarled, ‘Why are you so stupid?’ and threw me out of his office.” The staff said Houley had to prove himself and suggested that he not give up. They gave him a stack of books that
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he was to study for 40 hours a week for six months. He returned to his diesel sub deployment, and, although his hectic schedule gave him little time to study, he was later able to face the admiral again. That time, things didn’t go any better. “The admiral had a yellow-lined pad on his desk,” Houley says. “After a few minutes of conversation, he took a pencil and dashed a straight line on the pad from upper left to lower right. Then, turning it to me, he demanded, ‘Do you know what this is?’ I confessed that I didn’t, and he said, ‘It’s a graph of your life,’ and he threw me out of his office for the second time.” This time, the staff sent Houley to Naval Guided Missiles School, and he studied hard. Of some 30 officers, he scored second, with a score just a hair shorter than the leader. So, after graduation when he was to face Rickover for the third time, it went better, although the admiral, reviewing his grades, sniffed that he was “bottom of the barrel.” At the time, however, the Navy was going through a rapid transition to nuclear power, and experienced officers were much in demand. So even though Rickover was not happy with him, Houley was boosted along the career path he sought. After attending the Navy’s Nuclear Power School, he spent several years in nuclear submarines at sea and in fleet operations in positions of increasing
responsibility, finally qualifying as engineer and for command of a nuclear-powered submarine. This included approval for command by Adm. Rickover. As he rose in rank and position, he had increasingly important responsibilities, including serving as commanding officer, U.S. Naval Submarine School at Groton, Conn., and as commander, Submarine Group TWO, where he was the admiral responsible for 39 nuclear submarine crews. He then served in several positions on the staff of the chief of naval operations, where he was selected for flag rank in 1987. He retired from the Navy in 1994 as a twostar rear admiral. After Navy retirement, Adm. Houley worked with a number of firms and returned to the Defense Department, where he served as the first director, defense reform, under then-Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen. In retirement in 2012, he came to Central Pennsylvania to join several other of his Navy buddies in a comfortable retirement community. The record, let it be said, shows that, as absolutely essential to the Navy as Adm. Rickover was, his judgment of leaders was occasionally less than perfect, as the stellar career of Bill Houley so amply makes clear.
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Blood of Heroes: A Visit to the National World War II Museum By Callie Corley Walking up Andrew Higgins Drive to the corner of Magazine Street, the National World War II Museum rises against the New Orleans skyline like a giant stone vault, holding the history, and perhaps some secrets, of what’s been termed America’s “Greatest Generation.” It’s a history touching every facet of American life. Sixteen million men and women served in the armed forces during World War II. Inside the museum’s five (soon to be six) buildings are the stories of those lives. For many, those stories are also passed down on family trees from generation to generation. The Louisiana Memorial Pavilion is the place to start your journey through the museum. There you can buy tickets and talk to museum volunteers. With a little luck, you’ll hear a firsthand account from one of the approximately 20 World War II veterans who volunteer with the museum. The Memorial Pavilion is also where you start your Dog Tag Experience. With a general admission ticket to the museum, you receive a dog tag allowing you to follow the life of a World War II
Photo by Callie Corley.
Art Arceneaux received the Distinguished Flying Cross for his part in missions flown over Japanese islands during World War II. Talking with a veteran during your trip to the museum brings history to life.
Photo by Callie Corley.
The Atlantic Wall was Hitler’s 3,300-mile defense network. This section was on Utah Beach. The marks are from the thousands of American weapons fired on the German-held beach on D-Day.
Photo by Callie Corley.
The newest addition, added in 2014, is Campaigns of Courage. The Road to Berlin exhibit showcases the grueling challenges servicemen faced.
participant. The Train Car Experience is your first stop with your dog tag, recreating the first leg of a journey that carried millions of Americans away from their families and into service. Throughout the museum you check in at different stations, collecting the stories for your dog tag and learning more about the person whose life you’re following. If your museum trip starts early, Jeri Nims Soda Shop is a great place to grab a snack or a quick breakfast, while The American Sector is a full-service restaurant serving lunch and dinner. You can add a little flair to your visit with a live show at Stage Door Canteen, where music of the war years comes to life. Find the show lineup and ticket information online before your visit at www.stagedoorcanteen.org. Once you leave the Memorial Pavilion, cross the street to the main portion of the World War II Museum. The newest addition, added in 2014, is Campaigns of Courage, considered the heart of the museum experience. The Road to Berlin exhibit showcases the grueling challenges servicemen faced in the European theater, from the deserts of North Africa to Germany’s doorstep.
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The interactive of real-life stories experience brings bring to life a together the entire growing threat in campaign from Europe and news battle to battle and of Japan’s attack on reveals the strategy Pearl Harbor. and the sacrifices The movie that helped win the affects every one war. of your senses, The exhibit enabling you to presents a better understand Photo by Callie Corley. uniquely personal Static displays of restored World War II-era the magnitude and perspective on the weight of the war aircraft and vehicles. cost of war, with that changed the personal items, world. You feel the such as family rumble of tanks as photographs, America enters the strewn across a war and see and beach of real sand hear steam rising from Normandy. from the jungles as The Road to Tokyo American troops exhibit is scheduled fight for freedom. to open later this The production year. also highlights Continue your American assault troops in an LCVP landing the courage of journey through craft approaching Omaha Beach on D-Day, Americans at home, June 6, 1944. The smoke in the background as every citizen— history with a is from supporting naval gunfire. stop at the U.S. male, female, Freedom Pavilion: black, white, The Boeing Center. Replicas of six World immigrant—answered the call and lived War II-era aircraft, including B-17 My up to the demands of wartime. Gal Sal, are suspended in air and in time. One of the most emotional stories in The four-story viewing deck provides a the museum is that of the U.S.S. Tang. 360-degree view of the aircraft. The interactive experience puts you inside The Vehicles of War exhibit offers America’s most-decorated World War II a glimpse of what it was like on the submarine on its last patrol. ground, facing an attack from different The commander gives orders as visitors war machines or being rushed from the man battle stations. The experience battlefield with an injury. There you combines actual tasks with an overhead will also find the Medal of Honor Wall projection of the submarine’s final, and “Final Mission: The U.S.S. Tang fatal fight. Standing at a duty station, Experience.” the makeshift compartment rings with Set aside enough time to see the sounds of firing torpedoes and everything at the museum, including the mechanics. Beyond All Boundaries movie (produced There’s a sense of pride as crew and narrated by Tom Hanks) and the members take down more enemy vessels, Final Mission interactive experience. followed by panic with the realization Each requires an additional ticket and your efforts aren’t enough to save the happens at pre-set times throughout ship. the day. Be sure to check times and If you’ve already been to the museum, the new additions should bring you back prices online before you go at www. nationalww2museum.org. on your next trip to New Orleans. You’ll Beyond All Boundaries is a 4-D leave feeling prouder than ever to be an experience that puts you on the front American, knowing your cultural heritage lines. Archival footage and narrations runs in the blood of these heroes.
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Welcome, November Mike Clark
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he stark silhouette of bare trees against an early sunset reminds me of our ineluctable destiny of long nights and bitter cold. It also reminds me that I need to get my outside chores finished before the winter smackdown. I went to the tool shed the other day to get the snowblower ready for the season. I put some fresh gas in it, checked the oil, and fired it up to see if there were any problems with the “red brute.” I was reasonably satisfied that everything was in good working order. I do this now while the weather is still moderate because, based on experience, I know that waiting until there are already 6 inches of snow on the ground is never a good time to discover a crippling glitch. That was a bad day. It’s time to get rid of the rotten Halloween pumpkins and other shortlived fall decorations that are scattered about. I like to get rid of such things before a tribe of mischievous adolescents gets their hands on them. These things are much better in a compost pile than smashed to smithereens on my driveway. The leaves that have fallen into dry, crunchy piles beneath the maples should be raked. I just mulch them with the riding mower, though. My wife accuses me of taking the lazy way out. So be it. I try to convince her that it’s good for the lawn. She says that I’ve done it so often over the years that the yard is thatchchoked. Say thatch-choked 10 times fast. My wife harvested the last remaining vegetables from her new garden a couple of weeks ago. We both had talked about doing this vegetable garden many times over the years. When I say “over the years,” I mean our younger, more energetic years. More specifically, the years when we would not have needed a series
of hydraulic pumps, steel cables, and strategically placed winches to lower us and lift us into the proper gardening positions on the ground. We made the decision to go ahead with the project, in spite of the challenges. So, in late spring I built two 12-inch-deep boxes for raised beds. We filled them with good soil, and then mixed in amendments such as sand, lime, and fertilizer. I thought it was a lot of work for just two relatively small gardens. My wife then planted radishes, carrots, green beans, peppers, and Brussels sprouts. She tended her little garden with care and continued to learn the necessary techniques for success. I complained, though, about all the hard work involved in gardening when we could easily and conveniently buy all that stuff at the grocery store. Radishes, carrots, green beans, peppers, and Brussels sprouts are not so expensive that we have to labor in the dirt and the sweltering heat for fresh salad fixings and side dishes, I said. My wife brushed aside my negativism. She said, “You don’t always know what you’re getting when you buy that stuff in the store. Besides, I just want to see if I can grow my own.” I was ashamed of my cynicism when she came in with that first handful of radishes and a fresh pepper for the dish I was preparing. She was so excited by her success; the gleam in her eyes was priceless. I never once considered the intrinsic value of it. It’s time once again to plan the Thanksgiving dinner. I mean, at least for those who savor all the fanfare, grease, and mess. I no longer enjoy it. I think turkey dinners taste best when they are prepared and served somewhere else. By that I mean in good restaurants or at church fundraisers. A good buffet is even better. As you might guess, my wife (the www.50plusSeniorNewsPA.com
queen of tradition, hard work, and good attitude) thinks otherwise, which leads me to believe (know for certain) that we will have Thanksgiving dinner at home yet again this year. She likes to have the leftovers, after all. I wrote a column last year about what I think of leftovers. Look it up. So, I finish some small chores on this November day and head inside. I’ll guzzle some rich coffee and munch on a pack of cream-filled chocolate cupcakes. And there is always a nap somewhere during my break. Naps are the most effortless things
that I do, especially on chilly days. I just sit down on the sofa (or anywhere, actually) and close my eyes. Then a cloud of sleepy-dust floats in from nowhere and renders me helpless. I never see it coming, I tell you. A fire in the wood stove truly enhances my autumn slumber. Have a great Thanksgiving, all. 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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Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori
Finding Gems at Fall Flea Markets
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offered for sale. Don’t get too invested hile lots of novice collectors in any of the objects just yet. Don’t buy are in the spirit of summer too quickly; home in on quality stuff and antique hunting, the autumn good bargains. marks the time for the true collectors to If you aren’t sure about the authenticity shop for their collections. You can find of a piece, take a pass and reconsider it great items and good deals at this season’s later. You can use your smartphone to flea markets. At every flea market—originally named send a picture to me so I can tell you what a particular object is and what you should for the bugs that were attracted to old pay for that flea-market find. It’s easy at objects that were pulled from attics and www.DrLoriV.com on your mobile phone. basements in 19th-century France—there are some bargains and some bologna. During your shopping, if you think When shopping at a big outdoor flea something should be priced lower than market event—for its asking price a couple of hours considering its or an entire condition or weekend— other factors, just remember to don’t buy it. Wait be prepared. to see if there is Even if you something more aren’t shopping attractive to your for Boy Scout collector’s eye and memorabilia, this to your wallet. is a good motto. Converse Be prepared with the seller; with comfortable he or she may be shoes, a good Courtesy of www.DrLoriV.com Images Staff willing to offer a sun hat or reduced price or Fall flea market. umbrella, canvas more information. shopping bags, bottled water to ward off Then, once you know your path, ask for a dehydration, some snack food, and cash in discount. Odds are, you will get what you small bills. ask for if you are paying with cash and if Get the lay of the land first before you you are reasonable. buy. I have coined the phrase “walk with Try to remain focused when collecting, your wallet” when it comes to flea-market as established collections and large shopping. collections can increase the value of an Before you buy anything, take a lap entire collection. around the entire outdoor flea market. I Don’t worry about missing out on an just do not start shopping right out of the item when you are walking the market. shoot. I always look before I leap. Many people don’t think a specific antique I know it sounds like a big job, but will still be available if you don’t act fast, your personal trainer will commend you but I find that as a shopper, you are better for the extra exercise and your financial served if you know what is available before advisor will be thrilled at all the money you buy. you save. This “walk with your wallet” This gives you greater negotiating method will help you see what’s available power too. Getting information about the for sale and stick to your budget, too. inventory at a flea market will help you Look at each table or booth carefully. spot the good stuff at a good price. Talk to the sellers to see what you might Slow and steady wins the autumn flealike to negotiate for and how willing they market race. Happy hunting! are to deal. Look at how the booth is organized, consider the condition of the Celebrity Ph.D. antiques appraiser, author, seller’s offerings, and see just how much and former museum director, Dr. Lori hosts antiques appraisal events worldwide. Dr. Lori inventory they expect to sell off at the is the star appraiser on Discovery channel. seasonal flea market. Visit www.DrLoriV.com/Events, www.Facebook. Collect information and get the lay com/DoctorLori, or call (888) 431-1010. of the land as you look at the antiques www.50plusSeniorNewsPA.com
Calendar of Events
Dauphin County
Support Groups Mondays, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Grief Support Group Mohler Senior Center 25 Hope Drive, Hershey (717) 732-1000
Nov. 10, 6 to 7 p.m. Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group Graysonview Personal Care Community 150 Kempton Ave., Harrisburg (717) 561-8010 Nov. 11, 6 to 7 p.m. Alzheimer’s Support Group Emeritus at Harrisburg 3560 N. Progress Ave., Harrisburg (717) 671-4700
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Nov. 15, 6 to 8 p.m. DivorceCare: Surviving the Holidays Workshop Derry Presbyterian Church 248 E. Derry Road, Hershey (717) 533-9667 www.derrypres.org Nov. 16, 6:30 p.m. Support Group for Families of Those with Memory-Related Illnesses Frey Village 1020 N. Union St., Middletown (717) 930-1218 Nov. 18, 1:30 p.m. Parkinson’s Support Group on East Shore Jewish Home of Harrisburg 4004 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg (717) 441-8627
Community Programs Nov. 4, 7 p.m. World Culture Club of Central PA Meeting Penn State Hershey Medical Center Fifth Floor, Lecture Room B 500 University Drive, Hershey www.worldcultureclubpa.org Nov. 5, 7 p.m. Central Pennsylvania World War II Roundtable Meeting Grace United Methodist Church 433 E. Main St., Hummelstown (717) 503-2862 charlie.centralpaww2rt@gmail.com www.centralpaww2roundtable.org
Nov. 19, 6 to 8 p.m. Harrisburg Area Parkinson’s Disease Caregiver Support Group Giant Food Stores – Second Floor 2300 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg (717) 580-7772 Nov. 25, 7 to 8 p.m. Connections Support Group: Families of Memory Impaired Ecumenical Retirement Community Building 3, Second Floor 3525 Canby St., Harrisburg (717) 561-2590 If you have an event you would like to include, please email information to mjoyce@onlinepub. com for consideration.
Free and open to the public Nov. 12, 7:30 p.m. Central Pennsylvania Vietnam Roundtable Meeting Vietnam Veterans of America, Michael Novosel MOH Chapter 542 8000 Derry St., Harrisburg (717) 545-2336 centralpavietnamrt@verizon.net www.centralpavietnamroundtable.org
Nov. 17, 10 a.m. Penn State Hershey Medical Center Life Lion Derry Seniors Derry Presbyterian Church Room 7, Lower Level 248 E. Derry Road, Hershey (717) 533-9667 www.derrypres.org
Nov. 18, 6 to 8 p.m. Foster Parent Interest Group Community Services Group 2330 Vartan Way, Suite 204 Harrisburg, PA 17110 (717) 920-9434, ext. 10246 grillic@csgonline.org
Nov. 24, 6 p.m. Susquehanna Rovers Volksmarch Walking Club Gander Mountain 5005 Jonestown Road, Harrisburg (717) 991-5232
1995: The Year in Television 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 television highlights of 1995: • An estimated 150 million people watch as the notguilty verdict is read in the O.J. Simpson verdict. • Seinfeld broadcasts its 100th episode. • The Today Show becomes the highest-rated morning news program (and would remain so until 2012). • The History Channel, ESPN Classic, The WB, The Golf Channel, and Outdoor Life Network all launch. www.50plusSeniorNewsPA.com
• The Walt Disney Company announces that it will purchase ABC and ESPN. • As the World Turns broadcasts its milestone 10,000th episode; All My Children celebrates its 25th anniversary with a primetime special. • Robert MacNeil anchors The MacNeil/Lehrer Newshour for the last time. • The top 10 shows in the Nielsen ratings are ER, Seinfeld, Friends, Caroline in the City, Monday Night Football, The Single Guy, Home Improvement, Boston Common, 60 Minutes, and NYPD Blue.
Senior Center Activities
Mohler Senior Center – (717) 533-2002, www.hersheyseniorcenter.com Nov. 2, noon – Medicare Changes Lunch & Learn Nov. 6, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Nov. 19 , 1 to 4 p.m. – Medicare Annual Enrollment Help Nov. 18, 1 p.m. – Book Club: Great Mountain by John Grisham Rutherford House – (717) 564-5682, www.rutherfordhouse.org Mondays, 10 a.m. – Quilting Thursdays, 10 a.m. – Healthy Steps in Motion Fridays, noon – Chair Yoga Just a snippet of what you may be missing … please call or visit their website for more information.
Dauphin County Parks & Recreation Nov. 11, 8 to 10 a.m. – Veterans Day Bird Walk, Wildwood Park Nov. 14, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Volunteer Work Day, Wildwood Park Nov. 21, 1 to 3 p.m. – Turkey Trek, Wildwood Park
Library Programs East Shore Area Library, 4501 Ethel St., Harrisburg, (717) 652-9380 Nov. 5, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. – Medicare Assistance Nov. 10, 6:30 p.m. – F reedom through Literacy with Cathy Leiber of Judith’s Reading Room Nov. 11, 6:30 p.m. – Military Medicine Presentation Elizabethville Area Library, 80 N. Market St., Elizabethville, (717) 362-9825 Nov. 5, 6:30 p.m. – F riends of Elizabethville Area Library Meeting Nov. 12, 6 p.m. – Thursday Theater Nov. 20, 2 p.m. – Lively Minds Workshop: Classic Toys & the Fascinating Stories Behind Them Johnson Memorial Library, 799 E. Center St., Millersburg, (717) 692-2658 Nov. 5, 4 p.m. – Intermediate Word Class Nov. 12, 4 p.m. – Intermediate Excel Class Kline Branch, 530 S. 29th St., Harrisburg, (717) 234-3934 Nov. 12 to 14, times vary – Book Sale Nov. 19, 6:30 p.m. – Friends of Kline Library Meeting Madeline L. Olewine Memorial Library, 2410 N. Third St., Harrisburg, (717) 232-7286 Nov. 3, 6 p.m. – Basic Excel Class Nov. 10, 6 p.m. – Intermediate Word Class Nov. 17, 6 p.m. – Intermediate Excel Class William H. & Marion C. Alexander Family Library, 200 W. Second St., Hummelstown, (717) 566-0949 Nov. 10, 6:30 p.m. – Novel Thoughts Book Club Nov. 11, 6 p.m. – Second Wednesday Cinema Nov. 17, 1 p.m. – Novel Thoughts, Too! Book Club 50plus SeniorNews H
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Nursing & Rehabilitation Centers The listings with a shaded background have additional information about their center in a display advertisement in this edition.
Bethany Village – The Oaks
325 Wesley Drive • Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 (717) 766-0279 • www.bethanyvillage.org Number of Beds: 69 Rehabilitation Unit: Yes Alzheimer’s Unit: Yes Skilled Licensed Nursing: Yes Therapy: Speech, Occupational, Physical Long-Term Care: Yes Respite Care: Yes 24-Hour Medical Care: Yes Recreational Activities: Yes Scheduled Entertainment: Yes
Private Rooms Available: Yes Semi-Private Rooms Available: Yes Pet Visitation Allowed: Yes Beauty/Barber Shop: Yes Medicare: Yes Medicaid: Yes Accreditations/Affiliations: CARF/CCAC; Eagle, LeadingAge PA Comments: Maplewood Assisted Living also available.
Fairmount Homes
333 Wheat Ridge Drive • Ephrata, PA 17522 (717) 354-1800 • www.fairmounthomes.org Number of Beds: 114 Rehabilitation Unit: Yes Alzheimer’s Unit: No Skilled Licensed Nursing: Yes Therapy: Speech, Occupational, Physical Long-Term Care: Yes Respite Care: Yes 24-Hour Medical Care: Yes Recreational Activities: Yes Scheduled Entertainment: Yes
Private Rooms Available: Yes Semi-Private Rooms Available: Yes Pet Visitation Allowed: Yes Beauty/Barber Shop: Yes Medicare: Yes Medicaid: Yes Accreditations/Affiliations: LeadingAge PA Comments: Fairmount is known for its high-quality care and its successful rehabilitation program. We are mission driven and dedicated to faith, family, and community.
Maple Farm
Number of Beds: 290 Rehabilitation Unit: Yes Alzheimer’s Unit: Yes Skilled Licensed Nursing: Yes Therapy: Speech, Occupational, Physical Long-Term Care: Yes Respite Care: Yes 24-Hour Medical Care: Yes Recreational Activities: Yes Scheduled Entertainment: Yes
Private Rooms Available: No Semi-Private Rooms Available: Yes Pet Visitation Allowed: Yes Beauty/Barber Shop: Yes Medicare: Yes Medicaid: Yes Comments: Featuring Traditions at Claremont, a dedicated, 39-bed, short-term rehab unit. Claremont provides quality skilled nursing and rehabilitation services for short- and long-term stays.
Homeland Center
1901 North Fifth Street • Harrisburg, PA 17102-1598 (717) 221-7902 • www.homelandcenter.org Number of Beds: 95 Rehabilitation Unit: No Alzheimer’s Unit: Yes Skilled Licensed Nursing: Yes Therapy: Speech, Occupational, Physical Long-Term Care: Yes Respite Care: Yes 24-Hour Medical Care: Yes Recreational Activities: Yes Scheduled Entertainment: Yes
Private Rooms Available: Yes Semi-Private Rooms Available: Yes Pet Visitation Allowed: Yes Beauty/Barber Shop: Yes Medicare: Yes Medicaid: Yes Accreditations/Affiliations: AAHSA, LeadingAge PA (PANPHA), NHPCO, PHN, HPNA Comments: A beautiful, full-service continuing care retirement community with a 148-year history of exemplary care.
1520 Harrisburg Pike • Lancaster, PA 17601 (717) 393-1301 • www.mennonitehome.org Private Rooms Available: Yes Pet Visitation Allowed: Yes Beauty/Barber Shop: Yes Medicare: Yes Medicaid: Yes Accreditations/Affiliations: LeadingAge, LeadingAge PA, Mennonite Health Services Comments: Maple Farm puts the person first so your choices matter. Enjoy the comforts of home with country kitchen, private bedroom, full bath, and great views.
The Middletown Home
999 West Harrisburg Pike • Middletown, PA 17057 (717) 944-3351 • www.middletownhome.org Number of Beds: 102 Rehabilitation Unit: No Alzheimer’s Unit: No Skilled Licensed Nursing: Yes Therapy: Speech, Occupational, Respiratory, Physical Long-Term Care: Yes Respite Care: Yes 24-Hour Medical Care: Yes Recreational Activities: Yes
1000 Claremont Road • Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 243-2031 • www.ccpa.net/cnrc
Mennonite Home Communities
604 Oak Street • Akron, PA 17501 (717) 859-1191 • www.maplefarm.org Number of Beds: 46 Rehabilitation Unit: Yes Alzheimer’s Unit: No Skilled Licensed Nursing: Yes Therapy: Speech, Occupational, Physical Long-Term Care: Yes Respite Care: Yes 24-Hour Medical Care: Yes Recreational Activities: Yes Scheduled Entertainment: Yes
Claremont Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Scheduled Entertainment: Yes Private Rooms Available: Yes Semi-Private Rooms Available: Yes Pet Visitation Allowed: Yes Beauty/Barber Shop: Yes Medicare: Yes Medicaid: Yes Comments: Our campus offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation services, personal care, and independent living residences.
Number of Beds: 188 Rehabilitation Unit: Yes Alzheimer’s Unit: Yes Skilled Licensed Nursing: Yes Therapy: Speech, Occupational, Physical Long-Term Care: Yes Respite Care: Yes 24-Hour Medical Care: Yes Recreational Activities: Yes Scheduled Entertainment: Yes
Private Rooms Available: Yes Semi-Private Rooms Available: Yes Pet Visitation Allowed: Yes Beauty/Barber Shop: Yes Medicare: Yes Medicaid: Yes Accreditations/Affiliations: Equal Housing, LeadingAge PA Comments: Person-centered care with reputation for compassion and excellence. Established in 1903. Respite care available w/minimum stay.
Pleasant Acres Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 118 Pleasant Acres Road • York, PA 17402 (717) 840-7100 • www.yorkcountypa.gov Number of Beds: 375 Rehabilitation Unit: No Alzheimer’s Unit: Yes Skilled Licensed Nursing: Yes Therapy: Speech, Physical, Occupational Respiratory Long-Term Care: Yes Respite Care: Yes 24-Hour Medical Care: Yes Recreational Activities: Yes
Scheduled Entertainment: Yes Private Rooms Available: No Semi-Private Rooms Available: Yes Pet Visitation Allowed: Yes Beauty/Barber Shop: Yes Medicare: Yes Medicaid: Yes Comments: Elm Spring Residence Independent Living on campus.
This is not an all-inclusive list of agencies and providers. These advertisers are eager to provide additional information about their services.
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Nursing & Rehabilitation Centers The listings with a shaded background have additional information about their center in a display advertisement in this edition.
Tel Hai Retirement Community
1200 Tel Hai Circle • Honey Brook, PA 19344 (610) 273-9333 • www.telhai.org Number of Beds: 139 Rehabilitation Unit: Yes Alzheimer’s Unit: No Skilled Licensed Nursing: Yes Therapy: Speech, Occupational, Physical Long-Term Care: Yes Respite Care: Yes 24-Hour Medical Care: Yes Recreational Activities: Yes Scheduled Entertainment: Yes
Private Rooms Available: Yes Semi-Private Rooms Available: Yes Pet Visitation Allowed: Yes Beauty/Barber Shop: Yes Medicare: Yes Medicaid: Yes Accreditations/Affiliations: CARF, MHS Alliance, Leading Age Comments: Dedicated short-term rehab neighborhood with Tel Hai’s own therapy department dedicated to intensive therapy with goal of returning home.
Transitions Healthcare – Gettysburg
595 Biglerville Road • Gettysburg, PA 17325 (717) 334-6249 • www.transitionshealthcarellc.com Number of Beds: 135 Rehabilitation Unit: Yes Alzheimer’s Unit: Yes Skilled Licensed Nursing: Yes Therapy: Speech, Occupational, Respiratory, Physical Long-Term Care: Yes Respite Care: Yes 24-Hour Medical Care: Yes Recreational Activities: Yes
Scheduled Entertainment: Yes Private Rooms Available: Yes Semi-Private Rooms Available: Yes Pet Visitation Allowed: Yes Beauty/Barber Shop: Yes Medicare: Yes Medicaid: Yes Accreditations/Affiliations: PHCA, PACA Comments: Fully staffed Transitions Healthcare employees in skilled nursing and sub-acute rehab. Tours are encouraged!
If you would like to be featured on this important page, please contact your account representative or call (717) 285-1350. This is not an all-inclusive list of agencies and providers. These advertisers are eager to provide additional information about their services.
Health Matters
Some Advice for Helping Friends in Mourning Lisa M. Petsche
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hen someone you know loses a loved one to death, you want to reach out but may feel unsure of what to say or do. Perhaps you haven’t lost someone close, and it’s difficult to appreciate what your friend is going through and anticipate their needs. Allow me to share some advice. Don’t agonize over what to say. Keep it simple and heartfelt—for example, “I’m so sorry,” “My heart goes out to you,” “I’m here for you,” or perhaps even “I’m at a loss for words.” Avoid platitudes such as, “It’s for the best” or “You still have a lot to be thankful for.” Let your friend do the talking and listen attentively and non-judgmentally. Refrain from giving advice. Accept silence. Sometimes a bereaved person may not feel like talking but would appreciate companionship. Remember, too, that body language— such as a touch of your hand or a hug— can also express support and caring, often better than words. Keep in mind that grief affects one’s body, mind, and soul and that, although there may be similarities, no two people
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grieve alike. Don’t underestimate the pain your friend is experiencing and don’t discourage tears or urge them to “be strong.” Don’t try to withhold your own tears, either; they’re simply a sign that you care. Share memories of your friend’s loved one—kind or funny things they did or words of wisdom they shared with you. Find a favorite photo of the deceased person, frame it, and give it to your friend. Encourage your friend to practice selfcare, getting adequate nutrition, exercise, and sleep and scheduling regular medical checkups, as well as avoiding unnecessary stress. Offer to help in practical ways, such as fielding phone calls, preparing meals, running errands, or walking a dog. Make concrete offers (for example, “I’m going to the grocery store—what can I get you?”) or simply go ahead and do things like
deliver a casserole or tend a garden. Many newly bereaved people experience a spiritual crisis, so don’t be alarmed if this happens with your friend. Listen empathically to doubts and fears. If they persist, encourage your friend to speak with a religious leader. After the Funeral Continue to stay in touch after the funeral is over. That’s when the reality of the loss, with all its implications, sets in, and grieving people need support more than ever. Don’t avoid the subject of the deceased person or mention of their name. It’s comforting to the bereaved to know that others still remember their loved one as time goes by. Be patient. Since grief saps energy, take the initiative in the relationship, calling and arranging visits. Recognize that timelines for healing
vary from one person to the next. Don’t pressure friends into doing things they don’t feel ready for, such as sorting through and disposing of a loved one’s belongings. Encourage friends to seek professional help if they’re not able to function in day-to-day life (suggestive of clinical depression) or they appear stuck in one phase of grieving (denial or anger, for example). Remember special occasions throughout the year that are likely to be difficult: birthdays, wedding anniversaries, and holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas, as well as the anniversary of death. Call or send a card to let friends know you’re thinking about them. Above all, keep in mind that bereaved people don’t expect friends to provide answers to difficult, often philosophical questions—such as “Why did this happen?”—or to take away their pain. What they do want and need is the comfort of knowing they are not alone. Lisa M. Petsche is a social worker experienced in grief counseling. She currently works in hospice palliative care.
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Who Should Be Screened for Lung Cancer? Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about lung cancer screenings? My husband was a longtime smoker but quit many years ago, so I’m wondering if he should be checked out. – Concerned Spouse Dear Concerned, According to recent recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force—an independent panel of medical experts that advises the government on health policies—if your husband is between the ages of 55 and 80, is a current smoker or quit within the last 15 years, and has a smoking history of at least 30 pack-years, he’s at high risk for lung cancer and should talk to his doctor about getting screened. Pack years are determined by multiplying the number of packs he smoked daily by the number of years he smoked.
You’ll also be colon, breast, and prostate cancers happy to know that lung cancer combined. Lung cancer screenings— also occurs which are recommended predominantly in older adults. annually to those at risk—were About two out of every three people covered by all diagnosed with lung private health cancer are 65 or insurance plans older, and the risk and Medicare starting in of lung cancer peaks early 2015. November is Lung Cancer at age 71. The Medicare Awareness Month Lung Cancer screening, however, will Screening The goal of only cover highannual screenings is to detect cancer early risk beneficiaries through age 74. before symptoms appear, so it can be Lung cancer kills around 160,000 Americans each year, making it the most cured. The five-year survival rate among deadly of all possible cancers. In fact, people with lung cancer when it’s caught in its earliest stage is 77 percent, versus more people die of lung cancer than of
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only 4 to 25 percent for people whose cancer has spread. To get screened for lung cancer, your husband will need a low-dose computed tomography (CT) chest scan, which is a painless, noninvasive test that generates detailed three-dimensional images of his lungs. For the screening, he will be asked to lie on a table that slides through the center of a large, doughnut-shaped scanner that rotates around him to take images. Each scan takes just a few seconds, during which time he’ll be asked to hold his breath, because movement can produce blurred images. The entire procedure takes only a few minutes from start to finish. You also need to be aware that a lung CT screening has its downsides. First, it exposes you to some radiation—about the same as a mammography but more than a chest x-ray. Lung CT screenings aren’t foolproof either. They can produce a high rate of false-positive results, which means they frequently detect small spots (abnormalities) on the lungs that are suggestive of cancer but aren’t cancerous. These false alarms lead to more testing and sometimes lung biopsies, as well as unnecessary worry and anxiety. Prevention Because smoking causes 80 to 90 percent of all lung cancer cases, the best way to avoid lung cancer is to not smoke, and if you do smoke, quit. Even if you’ve been a smoker for a long time, quitting now still decreases your risk. Other factors that can increase the risk of lung cancer include exposure to secondhand smoke, radon, asbestos, and other toxic chemicals or fumes. For more information on lung cancer screenings, call the American Lung Association at (800) 5864872 or use their online tool (www. lungcancerscreeningsaveslives.org), which will help you determine if your husband needs to be screened. Jim Miller is a regular contributor to the NBC Today show and author of The Savvy Senior Book. www.savvysenior.org www.50plusSeniorNewsPA.com
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Comic Strips of the ’50s and ’60s Fill in the blanks of the names of these comic strips that were popular in the ’50s and ’60s: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
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25. Deceivers 27. Some addresses (abbr.) 28. Sports car items 31. Correspond 34. Afr. perennial 35. Geller, for one 36. Chomp 37. Weapon 38. Peaches 42. Lure 43. Gap 44. Fragrances
46. Evening (Fr.) 47. Finally! 48. White Fang author 51. Prophet 52. Lawful 55. Roman date 57. Receptions 58. Sidestep 59. Thin Man character 60. Carney, for one 61. Suggestive look 62. Pirate’s tankard filler
22. Conclusions 24. ___ T. Nelson of Coach 25. Marjorie Buell cartoon character, Little ___ 26. Rel. painting or statue 28. Sack 29. Court proceedings 30. Sea eagle 31. Whale parts 32. Unit 33. Your (Fr.) 36. Type of school or house
38. Containers 39. Trivial 40. Two-wheeled vehicle 41. Lean 42. Carnivores 44. Guide 45. Baseball shoe addition 46. Transparency 47. Movie dog 49. Olfactory sensation 50. Roman Emperor 53. Sick 54. Pool stick 56. Droop
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HISTORIES from page 1 Lloyd heard that Band of Brothers’ Major Dick Winters was a member of the roundtable, but unfortunately Lloyd never got the chance to meet him due to Winters’ health issues. However, “seeing and meeting World War II vets in a forum where they shared their World War II experiences was compelling,” Lloyd said. Lloyd didn’t miss a single Thursdaynight meeting for two years, and eventually offered his assistance if they ever needed it. He now coordinates the speakers and handles many other responsibilities. The Central Pennsylvania World War II Roundtable began as the Capital Area World War II Roundtable in 2003. It was founded by William S. Jackson, former member of Gov. Casey’s and Gov. Ridge’s World War II Commemorative Committee; Fred Taylor, Harrisburg attorney and legal representative to the majority leader of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives; and Jack Thomas, president of the Hershey Civil War Roundtable. The group first met at the Hershey Public Library to gather critical firstperson narratives of all branches of the service. Winters, a Hershey resident, was one of the first speakers. The Capital Area WWII Roundtable then moved to Country Meadows in Hershey, where Lloyd began attending
the meetings. The name was changed to Central Pennsylvania World War II Roundtable in 2011. As the group grew over the years, it was forced to find a larger facility to accommodate everyone. The roundtable now meets at Grace United Methodist Church, 433 E. Main St., Hummelstown. The church also offers a free-will meal prior to the meeting. The Central Pennsylvania World War II Roundtable is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and has no dues or memberships. Any donations it receives are given directly to the veterans, Lloyd said. About 150 to 175 people—authors, historians, and interested citizens—and two to three dozen World War II veterans attend the roundtable the first Thursday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. After reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, “we honor and recognize this generation for their service,” Lloyd said. “The role they played in preserving our way of life was at a most critical period in our history. We’re here because they were there.” Each veteran is given a badge with their name, branch of service, and theater of operations of where they served, so attendees can know whom to thank for their service, he said. Every month the free forum has a
different speaker, with a question-andanswer session at the end. “My role has been to be speaker chair for two years,” Lloyd said. “It’s been a challenge to get speakers to share their experiences with us. It’s been a challenge because of attrition. There are 800,000 (World War II veterans) left today and every day almost 500 die. (The veterans) are now in their early to mid-90s.” Lloyd has formed relationships with other World War II groups, such as the Lehigh Valley Veterans History Project, Lancaster Oral History Club, Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge, and the Dr. Harold C. Deutsch World War II History Roundtable from Edina, Minn. The groups help each other locate speakers. But it is still difficult to find people to get their message out, he said. Some of the speakers at the Central Pennsylvania World War II Roundtable have included an Auschwitz survivor; bomber pilots and tail gunners; a survivor of the Malmedy Massacre; and a veteran who took part in one of the largest Naval battles in history, the Battle of Leyte Gulf in the South Pacific. The group’s November speaker is a veteran who had been in charge of the guards at the Nuremburg Trials and had to face Hermann Goering, the secondmost powerful man in Germany behind Adolf Hitler. A submariner who had been to
the Battle of Midway is scheduled for December. For the last two years, the Central Pennsylvania World War II Roundtable has been working with the National World War II Museum to capture World War II vets’ experiences on tape to be preserved in the National Archives, Lloyd said. “We fully understand our clock is ticking. Because the veterans are in their 90s, there’s a sense of urgency to get their stories down as quickly as possible. Our goal is to get as many (veterans’ stories recorded) as we can,” he said. Soon all that will be left will be the historians and authors, and “you just can’t beat firsthand accounts,” Lloyd said. As for Lloyd himself, in July he crossed an item off his “bucket list” by traveling on a two-week battlefield expedition crafted by the roundtable’s business sponsor, Specialty Tours—and he has more than 1,500 photos to prove it. If anyone is aware of a World War II veteran who would be a candidate for sharing his or her story at one of the group’s monthly meetings, please contact Lloyd at (717) 503-2862 or charlie.centralpaww2rt@gmail.com or write The Central Pennsylvania World War II Roundtable, P.O. Box 215, Hummelstown, Pa. 17036.
Watch for These Risks of High Blood Pressure If you haven’t checked your blood pressure lately, you may not be aware of some of the risks associated with hypertension. Here’s what high blood pressure can do to you:
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can be damaged and blocked, as high blood pressure causes atherosclerosis. Stroke. Hypertension can cause the arteries in your brain to weaken, potentially leading to a stroke if they clog or burst. Heart failure. Narrowed arteries
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caused by hypertension can increase your heart’s workload, which may lead to an enlarged heart unable to supply enough blood to the rest of your body. Kidney failure. High blood pressure can also caused narrowing of arteries in the kidney, inhibiting their ability to filter
blood and regulate hormones and fluids in your body. Ultimately, kidneys can shut down if the arteries grow blocked. Vision loss. In the eyes, hypertension can cause bleeding, as well as swelling of the optic nerve—both of which can damage your eyesight.
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Deal Me In By Mark Pilarski
Gamblers are Shunning Tightfisted Slots Dear Mark: In your column “I’ve Been Everywhere,” you wrote about all the casino destinations that you have visited over the years. Did you find in your travels that slot machines look and play the same from state to state? – Ken K. Slot machines, Ken, are comparable from casino to casino, state to state. For instance, if it is an IGT Dazzling Dollars 3-Reel 1-Line 3-Credit machine in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., expect the same in Reno, Nev. So, yes, Ken, they all look and physically play the same: You press the credit button, hit spin, press credit, hit spin, keep repeating, and then reach for your wallet for more money. But, just because any old slot machine looks, walks, and quacks like a duck, that doesn’t mean it is part of the Anatidae family of birds, especially when it comes to return percentages to the player. “Play” and “pay,” Ken, are twins of two different fathers.
Payouts on slot machines are set by casino operators and are not consistent between gaming jurisdictions. The best cluck-for-the-buck when it comes to playing slots is in Nevada, where the house last year kept 6.4 percent. The worst would be in Iowa, where casinos in that state keep 9.4 percent of every dollar played. Furthermore, Ken, slot machines these days are keeping a tighter grip on the money gamblers feed into them, and this translates into your hard-earned money not lasting as long as it used to. For example, based on the blended slot hold from a decade ago, if your bankroll were $100, you could gamble for 3.2 hours at 75 cents per spin. With higher holds across the board, now you will last approximately 2.6 hours, a 22 percent decrease. With these tighter slots, your time on device decreases; hence, you lose your money faster. But few players play 75 cents per spin anymore. It’s more like $2 a pop, so your
slot machine play with that same $100 is now reduced to just one hour. Casinos are also starting to feel the effects of higher hold percentages. Not only are casinos making it tougher for players to win at the slot machines, but the rising hold percentage has not translated into incrementally increasing gaming revenue for casino operators postrecession. In fact, many believe higher hold percentage is the contributing factor to slot revenue decline. I agree, but I would vigorously contend that it is equally the lack of Gen Xer and Millennial players. Here are just a few examples of current hold percentages showing where slots got stingier from a decade ago. • Louisiana: 9.26 percent, was 8.65 percent • Mississippi: 7.49 percent, was 6.54 percent • Missouri: 9.33 percent, was 7.44 percent
• Nevada: 6.4 percent, was 5.72 percent • Iowa: 9.4 percent, was 7.05 percent • New Jersey: 8.96 percent, was 8.19 percent Conversely, Pennsylvania’s hold percentages decreased from 9.56 to 7.82 percent, and their slot revenue increased by 11.8 percent. Wondering aloud here, but is management upstairs taking notes? This is not to say that all slots pick your pocket. Some casinos do offer “liberal” slot machines. By liberal I mean casinos that advertise a higher payback percentage on “selected machines.” It’s up to you to find a casino advertising those liberal paybacks; then you’ll need to ask someone in slot personnel which machines those are.
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
Washington wants to balance the budget on the backs of seniors. They want to raise your co-pays, increase your premiums, limit access, and cut payments to your doctors. It’s time we fought back. RetireSafe wants to invite you to be our guest at a luncheon to talk about these important issues and what we can do to stop this attack. We won’t try to sell you anything at the lunch or after and we won’t ask for money. RetireSafe doesn’t sell insurance or any other goods or services. We are financed by our supporters, both individuals and organizations.
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