Lancaster County Edition
January 2012
Vol. 18 No. 1
Creativity ‘Works’ for Local Actor By Laura Farnish “I never buy that ‘at this time of your life’ stuff. It’s as though people think that if you reach a certain age you should just retire and play checkers at the fire hall, as though that’s the norm.” For Chet Williamson, the fire hall is merely a staged scene, and checkers are nothing more than a prop. As a board chair for Creative Works of Lancaster, Williamson remains active in the local community through recognizing the kind of performance and art Lancaster needs and wants. The non-profit organization’s mission is “to fuel and sustain the city’s cultural renaissance.” Their free and low-priced shows aim to fill the artistic gaps in Lancaster’s cultural offerings. Although started several years ago, the organization has been active for the past year and a half. Their work includes sock puppet parodies, staged readings in art galleries, and full productions of non-traditional plays. Williamson’s current involvement, however, is only an addition to his repertoire of success over the years. As a young actor, Williamson was involved in regional theater and industrial shows, which led him into writing. His first short story, sold to The New Yorker and other markets, was published in the 1980s, followed by his first published novel in 1986. Williamson continued to pursue his career as a writer, publishing suspense and dark fantasy fiction, children’s books, and written work for a local college. please see CREATIVITY page 21 The view from the audience seats is a change of perspective for Chet Williamson, who has been comfortable on stage for decades.
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The Beauty in Nature
Heckling Hawks and Owls Clyde McMillan-Gamber he day may be quiet in a southeastern Pennsylvania neighborhood, and then there is a sudden uproar of many crows all cawing loudly and excitedly at once. And the crows repeatedly dive noisily into a tall tree. Crows heckle raptors (hawks and owls) whenever they find them during the day through the year. Crows don’t like hawks and owls because they know them for what they are: killers. That’s why they make life miserable for them. They want to permanently chase those birds of prey completely out of crow territory. When I hear crows cawing boisterously and angrily, I stop what I’m doing to watch those agitated hecklers and see what kind of bird they are harassing. I feel the crows’ emotion in their vehement shouting. I know a raptor, probably a big, common, great
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horned owl or red-tailed hawk, is the target of that clamorous fussing that electrifies the local bird community. Often I find the feathered recipient of the commotion stirred up by the crows hunched unhappily in an evergreen tree. The raptor tries to be inconspicuous in spite of its being discovered. Meanwhile, the crows repeatedly dive close to it, cawing excitedly, but not touching it. Crows are full of bluff and taunting but stay clear of a raptor’s strong, sharp talons and beak in case that bird of prey turns on its tormentors. At some point the hawk or owl may launch itself in flight to shake its screaming hecklers, but it usually is followed by a
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shrieking, black entourage all the way to another perch. Raptors’ feathers camouflage them so they won’t be spotted by prey animals and hecklers. But sharpeyed crows spot some of these birds of prey anyway. Hawks, being daytime hunters, don’t want to be pestered because the fuss will reveal their
presence to would-be prey. Owls don’t like being bothered because they need rest during the day so they can hunt mice the following night. Smaller birds also assault hawks and owls during the day. Some of those attackers are eastern kingbirds, blue jays, American robins, purple grackles, redwinged blackbirds, ruby-throated hummingbirds, and others. These birds call loudly with panic in their voices that stirs the bird community. Often a few kinds of little birds join forces to chase a raptor away from their young. If the reader hears the agitated voices of crows and other birds, most likely a raptor is being heckled. You might spot it perched uncomfortably in the midst of the excitement it caused. Clyde McMillan-Gamber is a Lancaster County Parks naturalist.
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Art and Antiques by Dr. Lori
Tips and Trends in Precious Metals
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ith the sky-high prices for gold and precious metals making headlines, I thought some information and useful tips would prove helpful. Precious metals, gemstones, and fine-design pieces have dazzled us through the ages. Called precious metals, gold, platinum, and silver are some of the world’s rarest materials. These three metals are found in many parts of the world, but they are not easily extracted from their natural state. Precious metals maintain their luster and shine and resist corrosion with little care. Objects dating back to the world’s ancient civilizations, like the Native Americans, Egyptians, and Greeks, show us that these metals endure.
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If you like gold jewelry, these marks should be committed to memory! Look for them at your next yard sale; you’ll be surprised how many yard-sale sellers put out real gold for sale on their front lawn! Platinum Platinum is a popular choice for bridal jewelry as its strength surpasses that of gold and silver. A dense metal, platinum weighs more than gold and has a high level of purity, making it naturally hypoallergenic.
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Pure gold is 24-karat gold, and it is very soft. This is often too soft for everyday jewelry, so gold is alloyed to increase its strength. In the United States, 14-karat gold is common and a piece must be at least 10-karat gold to be sold as gold jewelry. Here are some common marks:
Silver is affordable, soft, and malleable. It has been used to make objects of adornment dating back to the Byzantine world. One of the most common and recognizable metal marks is the mark for silver. In the United States, only jewelry that is at least 92.5 percent pure silver, or 925/1,000 pure, may be marked “silver,” “sterling,” “sterling silver,” “925,” “92.5,” or “ster.” Silver is often alloyed with copper
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• 24-karat or pure gold would be marked “24 K” (or “999” in Europe), indicating that it is 99.9 percent gold.
The ancient Egyptians reserved the use of gold (yellow gold) for the pharaohs and related gold to the powers of the sun. White gold is created by alloying gold with nickel or palladium, Sterling silver bracelet of sea life figures zinc, and copper. Alloys are mixtures of different metals that offer greater strength, Platinum jewelry must show one hardness, or malleability to another of the following marks: “Platinum,” metal. For instance, alloying gold “Pt,” or “Plat,” which means that with copper creates pink gold or rose piece of jewelry contains at least 95 gold. percent pure platinum. Platinum Workability, the ability for master may be worn every day without fear craftsmen to shape these metals, is of damage and is perfect for wedding important to longevity. rings.
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• 18-karat would be marked “18 K” (or “750” in Europe), indicating that it is 75 percent gold.
• 14-karat would be marked “14 K” (or “585” in Europe), indicating that it is 58.5 percent gold.
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to increase its strength. Silver will not rust, but it will tarnish. Tarnish may be restored with polishing. Another mark is the vermeil mark, which is evident when a piece of sterling silver has been electroplated with karat gold. If the thickness of the karat gold plating is at least 100 millionths of an inch thick, that is referred to as vermeil (pronounced “vermay”) and sometimes as “overlay.” This is an affordable alternative to karat-gold jewelry. While I know I have the ladies’ attention, I wouldn’t want to leave out the gentlemen who enjoy a bit of bling. Today’s styles are introducing men to the industrial look in fine jewelry, achieved by metals such as titanium, tungsten carbide, and stainless steel. Steel-gray color, light weight, and strength are some of the qualities of these non-precious metals. Tungsten is the world’s hardest metal substance with a nine on the Mohs hardness scale (diamonds rank 10 on the scale). These metals are less likely to scratch, but resizing a ring made of any of these metals proves difficult. Here’s what I like to call famous last words: take care when cleaning your precious metals, dry your jewelry before storing it, and place pieces in separate compartments to avoid scratching. Keep gold and silver out of pools, showers, and hot tubs as chlorine may weaken their structure and cause breakage. Know your jeweler and your stuff when you are selecting valuable precious metals. Celebrity Ph.D. antiques appraiser, author, and award-winning TV personality, Dr. Lori presents antique appraisal events nationwide and antiques-themed vacation cruises. As seen on NBC’s The Tonight Show and Comedy Central’s The Daily Show, watch Dr. Lori weekdays on Lifetime Television. Visit www.DrLoriV.com, www.Facebook.com/ DoctorLori, or call (888) 431-1010.
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The Search for Our Ancestry
Reader Questions Angelo Coniglio ’ll pause in my presentation of online methods for researching genealogy to reply to questions from readers. I’ll pick up that topic again in coming issues, with Scotland and Ireland.
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Q: I’m sure my grandmother was Sicilian. She spoke that language, celebrated St. Joseph’s Day and all the other holidays in Sicilian style, cooked Sicilian food, and so on, but she said she was born in Tunisia. How can that be, and how can I do research on her ancestry? – R.F.L., Kenmore, N.Y. A: Around 1860, in the time of the unification of Sicily with the Italian peninsular states, there was extreme poverty in the Mezzogiorno (southern Italy and Sicily). After the formation of the unified Kingdom of Italy, much of the already meager wealth of the south was appropriated by northern officials and opportunists, and the peasants and laborers of the Mezzogiorno bore the
brunt of the independence economic in 1956. hardship. In the late This 1800s and social the early upheaval led 1900s, Tunis to the “great and other migration” coastal cities out of the of Tunisia south, received the primarily to immigration the United of tens of States, but thousands of also to Italian Western peasants, Europe and mainly from even Africa, Sicily and only 100 Sardinia. As a A section from one of Guy Coniglio’s naval musters. miles away consequence, across the Straits of Sicily. At the start of by the first years of the 20th century, there were more than 100,000 Italian residents this period, Tunisia was under control of in Tunisia, concentrated in the large cities the Ottoman Turks, but in 1881, it of Tunis, Biserta, La Goulette, and Sfax, became a French protectorate, until its
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and even in smaller cities. These immigrants established their own churches and neighborhoods, and while picking up the Arabic and French tongues, many retained their Sicilian and Italian language and social customs. Many made frequent trips back to their towns of origin, often convincing others to emigrate to Tunisia. Some who were dissatisfied with conditions in Tunisia eventually emigrated to the United States. So it’s not unreasonable to think of your grandmother as Tunisian and Sicilian. Passenger manifests at Ellis Island and other U.S. ports, available on Ellis Island’s free site (www.ellisisland.org) and the subscription site Ancestry.com, often show travelers’ last place of residence. Familiarize yourself with the names of Tunisian cities, as these manifests may indicate Tunis, Biserta, or the other large cities noted above, or smaller ones such as Zaghouan, Bouficha, Kelibia, or
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Ferryville. If your grandmother came here through a U.S. port, her manifest may give the name of the town she came from and even name the closest relative she left behind. Certain Tunisian baptism, marriage, and death records have been indexed online at Geneanum.com (http://www.geneanum.com). You’ll have to read French or get a French speaker to help you, but that page gives links to helpful genealogical sites for Malta, Sicily, and Tunisia (Tunisie in French). Clicking on the Tunisie link leads to a page with the link Bases de données (databases), and clicking there leads to choices for baptisms, marriages, and burials. Information on parents, spouses, etc., is shown in limited text form, but copies of original documents may be ordered through the site. Caution—given names are in French: Salvatore is Sauveur, Antonio is Antoine, Pietro is Pierre, and so on. Q: My grandfather was in the U.S. Navy during World War II. I would like to find information about his Navy experience and
the ships on which he served. – M.C., Norman, Okla. A: Ancestry.com has many historical military records, including U.S. World War II Navy muster rolls, 1938–1949. These can be searched at Ancestry.com for free at many public libraries or at a Mormon Family History Center. The database can be searched by the sailor’s name, date of service, and location. The search results show images of original “ship musters.” Many such records have information on enlistment, assignment, rank or rating, etc. Once you find the names of the ships on which your grandfather served, search free sites like Wikipedia to get more information about the ships, including photos. To see an example of my brother Guy’s pre-WWII musters, see http://www.conigliofamily.com/GuyPage2. htm. Angelo Coniglio encourages readers to contact him by writing to 438 Maynard Drive, Amherst, NY 14226; by email at Genealogytips@aol.com; or by visiting www.conigliofamily.com/ConiglioGenealogyTi ps.htm.
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2010 Census Shows Older Population Growing Quickly The U.S. population 65 and older is now the largest in terms of size and percent of the population, compared with any previous census, according to a new 2010 census brief released recently from the U.S. Census Bureau on the nation’s older population. The group grew at a faster rate than the total population between 2000 and 2010. According to the 2010 census, there were 40.3 million people 65 and older on April 1, 2010, increasing by 5.3 million since the 2000 census, when this population numbered 35 million. The percentage of the population 65 and older also increased during the previous decade. In 2010, the older population represented 13 percent of the total population, an increase from 12.4 percent in 2000. 65 and Older Population Grew Faster than Total Population Between 2000 and 2010, the population 65 and older grew 15.1 percent, while the total U.S. population grew 9.7 percent. The opposite happened between
1990 and 2000, when the growth of the older population was slower than the growth of the total population, with growth rates of 12 percent and 13.2 percent, respectively. Population Size and Growth Varied Among the Older Age Groups Examining the growth of 10-year age groups within the older population shows that 85- to 94-year-olds experienced the fastest growth between 2000 and 2010. This group grew by 29.9 percent, increasing from 3.9 million to 5.1 million. Among five-year age groups in the older population, 65- to 69-year-olds grew the fastest. This age group grew by 30.4 percent, rising from 9.5 million to 12.4 million. The 65- to 69year-old group is expected to grow more rapidly over the next decade as the first baby boomers start turning 65 in 2011. The only older-population age group to decline between 2000 and 2010 was the 75- to 79-year-old age group. This group decreased by 1.3 percent from 7.4 million to 7.3
million. The changes in this group mainly reflect the relatively low number of births during the early 1930s as fewer numbers of people entered these ages between 2000 and 2010. Population of Older Men Increased at a More Rapid Rate than Older Women While women continue to outnumber men in the older ages, men have continued to close the gap over the decade by increasing at a faster rate than women. The largest growth rate for a 10-year age group within the older population was for men 85 to 94 years old (46.5 percent). Women in this age group also increased but to a smaller degree (22.9 percent). In the 2010 census, there were approximately twice as many women as men at age 89. This doubling point occurred about four years older than it did in 2000 and six years older than it did in 1990, illustrating the narrowing gap in mortality between men and women at the older ages.
> In the 2010 census, there were 53,364 centenarians (people 100 and older), an increase of 5.8 percent since 2000. > The number of people 65 and older more than doubled in 21 counties in the United States. > Approximately 1.3 million people 65 and older—or 3.1 percent of this population— lived in skilled-nursing facilities in 2010. > In 2010, the states with the highest percentage of people over age 65 were: Florida – 17.3 percent West Virginia – 16 percent Maine – 15.9 percent Pennsylvania – 15.4 percent Iowa – 14.9 percent
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Tickled Ticker Symbols W.E. Reinka ack in the days of stock ticker machines, standardized company abbreviations or ticker symbols reduced the costs of quotations ticked across telegraph lines. Although ticker tape was an early casualty to the electronic revolution, ticker symbols remain. Most are staid abbreviations: WMT for Walmart, LLY for Eli Lily, and MAT for Mattel. But a few companies show a funloving spirit. Take Steinway Piano, whose LVB ticker symbol honors Ludwig van Beethoven. When you’re ready to invest in the Avis Budget group, look to what it rents—CARS. Likewise, Barnes and Noble reminds us that they sell BKS. The scientists at the genetic engineering firm Genentech showed that they can crack a joke as well as the human genome when they settled on DNA for
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their ticker symbol. Restaurant chains seem hungry for laughs: PZZA (Papa John’s), BUNZ (Schlotzsky’s deli) and YUM for Yum Brands, which owns KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and Long John Silver’s. Or maybe you’re just hungry. In that case, EAT with Brinker International, which includes Chili’s and Maggiano’s among its restaurant brands. How about a beer with your meal? Ask for one by name. There’s BUD (Anheuser Busch) or SAM (Boston Brewing, maker of Samuel Adams). If
you like draft beer, get it on TAP (Molson Coors Brewing). Vroom vroom. Kick start your portfolio with HOG (Harley-Davidson). Sotheby’s Auction House’s symbol (BID) explains how they make money. With a heart in its logo, Southwest Airlines (LUV) must love its ticker symbol, too. Shuffle Master (SHFL) makes—what else? Automatic card shufflers. FACE stands for Physician Formula Beauty Products, CHIC for Charlotte Russe women’s wear shops, and EYE for Advanced Medical Optics. Majesco Entertainment (COOL), a
video-game maker, has been anything but cool for investors lately. TILT might be a more accurate symbol based on its stock prices. Pet Sounds is not just an old Beach Boys album. They emanate from Wall Street through veterinary chain VCA (WOOF) and exchange traded fund Market Vector Agribusiness (MOO). While the ticker symbol theoretically has no effect on a company’s performance, some people believe that a clever symbol helps to draw attention to a stock, like an enticing book cover attracts a browser. Not every analyst agrees. Hugh Johnson, of Johnson Illington Advisors, is quoted as saying, “It’s interesting. But not much more than that.” Sometimes investors just want to have FUN. In that case, they should check out Cedar Fair, LP, which runs amusement parks across the country.
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Warm chili is the perfect winter supper. Cincinnati’s five-way chili is famous, and many “fast-food” restaurants feature it. Skyline Chili is the best known and is no longer limited to Cincinnati. Chocolate and spices make the flavor different from standard chili. Serve three-way, four-way, or five-way chili for a hearty meal. Five-way chili starts with meat sauce and is built with spaghetti, kidney beans, chopped onion, and lots of shredded cheddar cheese. Serve it with oyster crackers.
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2 pounds lean ground beef 1 cup chopped onion 1 teaspoon minced garlic 2 cans (14.5 ounces) stewed tomatoes 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce 1 cup beef broth 1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon coarse salt ½ teaspoon ground cumin
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Brown ground beef, onions, and garlic in 5-quart Dutch oven. Stir occasionally to help browning. Pour off any fat. Add stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and broth. Combine chili powder, cocoa, cinnamon, salt, and cumin into a small bowl. Stir into beef mixture. Heat chili to a boil over mediumhigh heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Chili can be prepared ahead and refrigerated until serving. Reheat chili if needed. To serve Cincinnati style, serve with spaghetti, beans, onion, and lots of cheddar cheese.
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Cook’s Note: In Cincinnati, the famous chili restaurants serve so much cheese on top that everything else is hidden. For four servings of five-way chili, you will need the following: 12 ounces spaghetti, cooked, drained, and kept warm 1 (16-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 to 1 cup chopped onion 2 to 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese When I make two servings, I freeze the remaining chili for another meal. Reduce the toppings if you are only preparing for two.
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My 22 Cents’ Worth
Grandparenting: Agonies & Ecstasies Walt Sonneville he role of grandparents has undergone complications over the past several decades. Among them are families geographically separated, families that have expanded through the inclusion of stepgrandparents, and evolving practices on the care and feeding of babies and toddlers. Let’s begin with the latter complication. Those of us born prior to 1946 may have been raised under the influence of a Dr. John B. Watson, whose popular book, Psychological Care of Infant and Child, advised parents to be firm with children, expect them to act like young adults, and do not spoil them with affection, hugs, and kisses. In 1946 came Dr. Benjamin Spock’s celebrated book, Baby and Child Care, taking the opposite view—just in time for the onslaught of the baby boomer generation. The Spock book, which went
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the question of which parent is primarily responsible for childcare. Grandparents may advocate the mother as the primary caregiver, while mothers today generally believe both parents have a fully shared responsibility. Grandparents offering childrearing advice may find themselves at odds with other views held by the parents, perhaps involving childcare centers, babysitters, the authority of a stepparent, and nutritional choices. Providing a good example to the grandchildren can be a challenge. When
exceeding the speed limit in a 55 mph zone, a common occurrence today, how do you explain this rule-breaking to a questioning child? Do you tease at the emotional expense of the children or anyone else in their company? Do you thank a person who holds open a door for you and yours? Kids learn by example. They can make better persons of grandparents by creating in them an obligation to teach by example. Ideally, such trials are offset by pleasures. Exercising with grandchildren is much more common than in years past. Today’s grandparents are more agile, enrolling in fitness centers and enjoying jogging, hiking, swimming, or biking. We can relive some of our own childhood by sharing the discoveries and joy of the children. One of the main responsibilities of being a grandparent is to create happy memories.
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Grandchildren accelerate our perceptions of them. They change rapidly as they grow into their formative years, drawing us into maintaining a
relationship matching their progressive development. Walt Sonneville, a retired market-research analyst, is the author of MY 22 CENTS’
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Betcha Didn’t Know That! By Leon Castner & Brian Kathenes
etcha Didn’t Know That! explores the interesting world of antiques and collectibles, sports memorabilia, stamps, and dolls, among others. The book investigates interesting artifacts, such as the rarest baseball card in the world and the most popular soft drink collectible. It differentiates itself, however, in that it reveals the real stories about why we collect things, uncovering the human and humorous side of the story.
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The unusual items included in the book will surprise and astound you. They will also give you insight into their creation and use and provide historical context, human predicament, and comical delight. Betcha Didn’t Know That! is available at www.betchabook.com and Amazon.com.
Leon Castner is a lifelong appraiser of personal property, a writer, and a speaker. He is also a registered contractor and has provided major appraisals for the U.S Marshals Office, the attorney general, and the FDIC, among others.
Brian Kathenes, co-author and appraiser, has appraised items ranging from the Nixon Watergate papers, the Batmobile, and memorabilia from the movie Titanic. He was also the on-air television appraiser and technology consultant for the Discovery Channel’s collectibles show, POP NATION: America’s Coolest Stuff. Together, Castner and Kathenes host a weekly radio program, Value This!
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Social Security News
New Year, New Questions Question: I recently applied for a replacement Social Security card, but I might be moving before it arrives in the mail. What do I do if I move before I get it? Answer: Once we have verified all your documents and processed your application, it takes approximately 10 to 14 days to receive your replacement Social Security card. If you move after applying for your new card, notify the post office of your change of address and the post office will forward your card to your new address. If you do not receive your card, please contact your local Social Security office. To get another replacement, you will have to resubmit your evidence of identity and U.S. citizenship or your lawful immigration status and authority to work. You can learn more at www.socialsecurity.gov. Question: What’s the average monthly Social Security benefit for a
age, you can work while you receive retired worker? Answer: The current average monthly Social Security and your current benefit Social Security benefit for a retired will not be reduced because of the earned income. worker is about $1,164. Social Security If you keep working, it could mean a benefits are based on earnings averaged higher benefit for you in over most of a the future. Higher benefits worker’s lifetime. To learn more can be important to you If you apply for later in life and increase about how benefits once retirement benefits the future benefit amounts you’ve reached your survivors could are calculated, or to get an your full retirement receive. If you receive benefits immediate and age, you can work before your full retirement personalized age, your earnings could estimate based on while you receive reduce your monthly your earnings Social Security. record, visit us benefit amount. After you reach full retirement age, online at www.socialsecurity.gov. we recalculate your benefit amount to leave out the months when we reduced Question: I am nearing my full or withheld benefits due to your excess retirement age, but I plan to keep earnings. working after I apply for Social You can learn more by reading our Security benefits. Will my benefits be publication, How Work Affects Your reduced because of my income? Benefits, at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/ Answer: No. If you apply for benefits 10069.html. once you’ve reached your full retirement
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Pre-registration is required for these programs. All activities are held at the Environmental Center in Central Park unless otherwise noted. To register or to find out more about these activities or any additional scheduled activities, call (717) 295-2055 or visit www.lancastercountyparks.org.
Cocalico Senior Association – (717) 336-7489 Jan. 3, 10 a.m. – Visit to Adamstown Library Jan. 11, 8:15 a.m. – Hot Breakfast with Lee Arment Jan. 31, 6 p.m. – Senior Social
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Columbia Senior Center – (717) 684-4850 Jan. 10, 10:15 a.m. – Music with Honey & Nelson Jan. 13, 10:15 a.m. – Program on Medicare Fraud Jan. 23, 10:15 a.m. – Line and Square Dancing
Adamstown Area Library, 3000 N. Reading Road, Adamstown, (717) 484-4200 Columbia Public Library, 24 S. Sixth St., Columbia, (717) 684-2255 Eastern Lancaster County Library, 11 Chestnut Drive, New Holland, (717) 354-0525 Elizabethtown Public Library, 10 S. Market St., Elizabethtown, (717) 367-7467
Elizabethtown Senior Center – (717) 367-7984 Weekdays, 8:30 a.m. – Walking in the Gym Tuesdays, noon – Pickleball Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. – Badminton Lancaster House North – (717) 299-1278 Thursdays, noon to 3 p.m. – Happy Hearts Club Pinochle
Ephrata Public Library, 550 S. Reading Road, Ephrata, (717) 738-9291 Lancaster Public Library, 125 N. Duke St., Lancaster, (717) 394-2651 Lancaster Public Library Leola Branch, 46 Hillcrest Ave., Leola, (717) 656-7920 Lancaster Public Library Mountville Branch, 2 College Ave., Mountville, (717) 285-3231 Lititz Public Library, 651 Kissel Hill Road, Lititz, (717) 626-2255 Jan. 5, 7 p.m. – Lititz Garden Club Jan. 18, 7 p.m. – Genealogy Club Jan. 26, 7 p.m. – Concert: Main Street Mystics
Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center – (717) 299-3943 Jan. 3, 9:30 a.m. – Learning Spanish Jan. 5, 10 a.m. – Blanket Bingo Jan. 12, 10:30 a.m. – Program on Winter Care Lancaster Rec. Center – (717) 392-2115, ext. 147 Fridays, 12:30 to 3 p.m. – Happy Hearts Club Bridge
Manheim Community Library, 15 E. High St., Manheim, (717) 665-6700 Manheim Township Public Library, 2121 Oregon Pike, Suite 101, Lancaster, (717) 560-6441 Milanof-Schock Library, 1184 Anderson Ferry Road, Mount Joy, (717) 653-1510 Moores Memorial Library, 326 N. Bridge St., Christiana, (717) 593-6683 Pequea Valley Public Library, 3660 Old Philadelphia Pike, Intercourse, (717) 768-3160 Quarryville Library, 357 Buck Road, P.O. Box 678, Quarryville, (717) 786-1336
Lititz Senior Center – (717) 626-2800 Jan. 5, 10:30 a.m. – Program by Musical Arts Society Jan. 12, 10:30 a.m. – “Wildlife Adventure” by Vernon Boose Jan. 25, 8:45 a.m. – Hot Breakfast LRC Senior Center – (717) 399-7671 Thursdays, 9 a.m. – Chi Gung Jan. 19, 10 a.m. – Cell Phone Instructions Jan. 20, 9 a.m. – Penn State Nutrition Program
Strasburg-Heisler Library, 143 Precision Road, Strasburg, (717) 687-8969 Shuts Environmental Library, 3 Nature’s Way, Lancaster, (717) 295-2055
Programs and Support Groups Jan. 3, 7:30 p.m. Red Rose Singles Meeting Farm & Home Center 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster (717) 397-2047
Jan. 17, 6:15 p.m. Red Rose Singles Dine Out Park City Diner 884 Plaza Blvd., Lancaster (717) 397-2047
Jan. 8, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pennsylvania Music Expo Continental Inn 2285 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster (717) 898-1246 www.recordcollectors.org
Jan. 19, noon Brain Tumor Support Group Lancaster General Health Campus Wellness Center 2100 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster (717) 626-2894
Jan. 9, 10 to 11 a.m. Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group Garden Spot Village – Concord Room 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland (717) 355-6076 jmorton@gardenspotvillage.org
Jan. 20, 6 to 9 p.m. Music Fridays 200 and 300 Blocks of North Queen Street 24 W. Walnut St., Lancaster (717) 341-0028
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Free and open to the public Jan. 23, 2 to 3 p.m. Parkinson’s Support Group Garden Spot Village – Concord Room 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland (717) 355-6259 jshaffer@gardenspotvillage.org Jan. 25, 6 to 8 p.m. Epilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania Support Group Lancaster General Hospital Stager Room 5 555 N. Duke St., Lancaster (800) 887-7165, ext. 104 If you have an event you would like to include, please email information to mjoyce@onlinepub.com for consideration.
Luis Munoz Marin Senior Center – (717) 295-7989 Jan. 6, 10 a.m. – “Three Kings” Celebration Jan. 11, 10 a.m. – “How to Handle Stressful Situations” Jan. 18, 10 a.m. – “How to Take Full Advantage of Your Healthcare Plan” Millersville Senior Center – (717) 871-9600 Jan. 9, 10 a.m. – Country Music by Jay Eddie Jan. 25, 10 a.m. – Music by Country Rhythm Band Jan. 30, 10 a.m. – Penn State Nutrition Program Next Gen Senior Center – (717) 786-4770 Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. – Bible Study Jan. 24, 10:30 a.m. – Karaoke Jan. 31, 10:30 a.m. – Winter Movie Day Rodney Park Center – (717) 393-7786 Tuesdays, 1 to 3 p.m. – Happy Hearts Club Pinochle and Bingo Just a snippet of what you may be missing … please call or visit their website for more information.
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How Much You’ll Pay for Medicare in 2012 Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I know we will be getting a slight increase in our Social Security checks this year, but what about our Medicare costs? What will the Medicare premiums and deductibles cost seniors in 2012? – Looking Ahead Dear Looking, The new Medicare premium, deductible, and co-pay changes for 2012 were all announced several weeks ago and the news was actually pretty good. Here’s a breakdown of what retirees can expect to pay for Medicare starting in January. 2012 Premiums For most Medicare beneficiaries who enrolled in 2009 or earlier, your monthly premiums for Part B (which covers doctor visits and outpatient care) will increase only $3.50 to $99.90 in 2012. That’s much less than was predicted by
the government earlier in 2011. The increase is the first in four years for most people with Medicare, mainly because of the federal law that freezes Part B premiums when there’s no Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), which was the case in 2010 and 2011. But, Social Security recently announced a 3.6 percent COLA for 2012. That 3.6 percent increase will boost monthly Social Security checks by an average of about $43 for retirees next year. So, even after your Part B premiums get deducted from your Social Security checks, you’ll still have about $40 more every month. The news for younger retirees is even better. Medicare Part B beneficiaries that enrolled in 2010 who’ve been paying $110.50 per month, and those that enrolled in 2011 who have been paying $115.40 per month, will see their Part B
premiums go down to $99.90. And for high-income beneficiaries who’ve been paying higher Part B premiums because their annual incomes are more than $85,000 for individuals or $170,000 for joint filers, they too will see their monthly Part B premiums drop in 2012. Here’s a breakdown of what they will pay this year based on their income level. • Individuals with incomes of $85,000 to $107,000, or married couples filing joint tax returns with incomes of $170,000 to $214,000, will pay $139.90 per person per month for Part B. That’s a $21.60 reduction from 2011’s premium. • Individuals earning $107,000 to $160,000, or married couples with incomes of $214,000 to $320,000, will pay $199.80—a $30.90 reduction. • Individuals with incomes of $160,000
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Other Medicare changes you need to know about that will affect all beneficiaries include the Part B deductible, which will be $140 in 2012, a decrease of $22. And the deductible for Part A, which covers inpatient hospital care, will rise by $24 to $1,156 this year. For more information on all the Medicare premiums and coinsurance rates for 2012, see medicare.gov/cost or call (800) 633-4227.
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your income has fallen since 2010 (the tax year used to determine your 2012 premiums), you may be able to reduce or eliminate your Medicare Part B premium surcharge. To qualify, your income loss must be tied to a life-changing event, such as a marriage or divorce, a job loss or reduced work hours (including retirement), loss of income from income-producing property, or cuts in pension benefits. To learn more, see ssa.gov/pubs/10536.html. And for lower-income retirees who are
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Hoping to combine his two passions, Williamson began playwriting, and thus renewed his acting career. For the past five years, he has done work at the Fulton Theatre and Theatre of the Seventh Sister, as well as his work with Creative Works. “I hooked up with Creative Works because they seemed to be interested in doing the same kind of material in which I was interested,” said Williamson. “People who are involved in theater in any city all seem to know each other, and there’s a lot of mutual interest and support within a group like that.” Williamson’s leadership responsibilities vary, however, from his wide-ranging character roles on stage. As board chair, Williamson jokes that his role includes signing thank-you letters to donors and speaking to the press on occasion. His diverse work has included: acting in several Creative Works productions, walking around with a sandwich board with painting on it as part of a roaming art gallery on First Friday, writing material for last year’s Christmas comedy show, creating sock puppets, making arrangements for productions, and running a freight elevator. He regards the board as a group of equals, sharing tasks accordingly. “Creative Works is a real collaborative effort, and everybody does their part,” commented Williamson. “One of our board members took charge of getting all the sock puppets constructed; another member wrote brilliant lyrics to a song when we needed one overnight; another takes care of the business end; another the legal question; and so on.” Williamson also holds the role of being the eldest member of the group; however, his youthful ideas and insight challenge this fact. Even though the next oldest member is 20 years younger, Williamson’s edgy ideas often keep members guessing.
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Tea-ing is Believing Wendell Fowler ver observe a restaurant patron bearing their esoteric teabags and requesting a pot of hot water? “… And it better be hot, Bub!” Tea is my cup of joe, diet cola, and red wine—my “longevi-tea.” I am thankful for my tenderly brewed tea leaf friends, for if I am too cold, tea warms me; if I’m too heated, it cools me down; if I’m depressed, it cheers me; and when excited, it mellows my harsh. Charles Dickens wrote, “My dear, if you could give me a cup of tea to clear my muddle of a head, I should better understand your affairs.” Tea touches our souls—a stand-up celebration of simplicity. As a youthful food server, tea drinkers were a pain in the teabag, since maintaining a civilized cup-o-tea required more responsiveness than decanting a cup of java. Teabags need refreshing and the pot of water must be kept hot and frequently refilled.
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“Waiter, where’s the lemon? Would you please warm the teacup first with hot water?” Servers instantly roll their eyes at the “needy, nerdy tea snob.” Tea gets a bad rap, despite its uber healthy mojo. Japanese studies urge eight to 10 cups of green tea per day to positively affect cholesterol levels and generally reduce risk for cardiovascular disease, whether you smoke, drink, or are weighty. The connection: Green teas and some black teas contain the same nutrients and antioxidants in red wine and cocoa that undo the effects of a fatty diet and smoking. Purdue’s School of Consumer and Family Sciences says drinking more than four cups of green tea a day provides enough active compounds to speedbump cancer cell growth—prevention in a teacup. Our family dentist noticed that our cavities frequency declined, so when I read that black or green tea (hot or cold)
aid digestion, are antibacterial, and contain anti-aging properties, we had our explanation. Once a day, I slush the green tea around my mouth as I would a mouthwash, becoming a bacterial massmurderer. The Dental Clinics of North America explains that the ideal antiplaque agents in tea can eliminate disease-causing bacteria, reducing plaque and gingivitis. Natural Health Magazine reports that green tea (Camellia sinensis) contains catechins, which destroy bacterial bugs that cause bad breath. Those bugs turn sugar into a sticky colony of living bacteria, sugars, proteins, and cavitycausing acid when they come in contact with sugary or starchy foods. Malty, smoky, full-bodied, aromatic green tea comes from the leaves of the tea tree. For centuries, woodsy green tea has been produced from leaves that laborers handled gently and heated soon after harvesting.
By contrast, black tea leaves are vigorously rolled to make them release a particular enzyme and are then left to sit for a few hours, during which time the enzymes interact with oxygen, causing the leaves to develop a heartier flavor and a darker hue. Join me this year and become a tea snob. Invite your “nerdy” friends over to share a freshly brewed pot of tea graced with raw, local honey. As you’ve deduced, a wee bit of tea is good for thee, accompanied by a little sympathy. Preparing tea is the ceremony of pouring all one’s attention into the predefined, patient method. The process isn’t about drinking tea as much as it is about the aesthetics of preparing a bowl of tea from the love from one’s heart. Wendell Fowler is a retired chef turned motivational speaker and the author of Eat Right, Now! and Earth Suit Maintenance Manual. Contact him at chefwendellfowler@gmail.com.
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