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February 2013

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Love Songs from Long Ago Local Chorus Director Hopes to Preserve ‘Barbershopping’ By Chelsea Shank Singing has always been a large part of Bruce Van Order’s life, but being part of a barbershop quartet wasn’t something he intentionally set out to do. Today he is the interim director of the White Rose Chorus, a chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society that he has been singing with for 44 years. He sang in choirs all through high school and college. It was during his years at Elizabethtown College as a member of the concert choir that he first had the chance to experiment with singing some barbershop numbers. Van Order, who is now 68, was just beginning his career as a high school guidance counselor when he attended a kickoff event for staff at the beginning of the 1970 school year. It was then that he got discovered—for the White Rose Chorus, that is. “We sang ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ at my table and someone came up and said, ‘I think you ought to sing barbershop,’” said Van Order, laughing at the memory. “I said, ‘What’s that about?’ And then I went to a rehearsal and sat in the tenor section.” Singing tenor is an advantage, Van Order says, because there are fewer men who sing that part. The four-part harmony that the members of the White Rose Chorus sing includes tenor, second tenor lead, baritone, and bass. please see SONGS page 22 Bruce Van Order has been a member of the White Rose Chorus for 44 years. Back row, from left, Mark Downs, Roger Phillips, Roger Wiegand, and Bob Renjillian. Middle row, from left, Roger Coleman, Dave Kelly, Steve Cowfer, and Vern Baum. Front row, from left, Al Davidson, Van Order, and Ed Simmons.

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Glimpses of History via Letters: Wordsworth and Johnson Victor Parachin William Wordsworth’s letter on the death of his son. After visiting France and becoming inspired by the social changes resulting from the French Revolution, William Wordsworth returned to England, creating poetry for the common man. He would emerge as a leading poet of his time. On Dec. 2, 1812, Wordsworth, grieving the recent death of his beloved 6-year-old son, wrote this sad letter to his friend, Robert Southey. Symptoms of the measles appeared upon my Son Thomas last Thursday; he was most favorable held till Tuesday, between ten and eleven at that hour was particularly lightsome and comfortable; without any assignable cause a sudden change took place, an inflammation had commenced on the lungs which it was impossible to check and the sweet innocent yielded up his soul to God before six in the evening …

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My wife bears the loss of the president had doubts her child with striking about whether or not to fortitude. For myself dear run for the nation’s highest Southey I dare not say in office. what state of mind I am; I “I don’t think a white loved the boy with the Southerner is the man to utmost love of which my unite this nation in this soul is capable, and he is hour,” Johnson candidly taken from me—yet in the told Walter Jenkins, his agony of my spirit in chief of staff, adding: “I surrendering such a don’t know who is, and I treasure I feel a thousand don’t even want that Lyndon Johnson times richer than if I had responsibility … I’ve had never possessed it. doubts about whether a God comfort and save you and all our man born where I was born, raised like I friends and us all from a repetition of such was raised, could ever satisfy the trials—Oh Southey feel for me! northern Jews, Catholics, and union people.” Lady Bird Johnson persuades His wife, knowing the depth of his Lyndon to run for president. Lyndon self-doubts, wrote him the following Johnson assumed the presidency after letter: John Kennedy’s assassination in November 1963. In the summer of 1964 Beloved – You are as a brave a man as

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Harry Truman or FDR or Lincoln. You can go on to find some peace, some achievement amidst all the pain. You have been strong, patient, determined beyond any words of mine to express. I honor you for it. So does most of the country. To step out now would be wrong for our country, and I can see nothing but a lonely wasteland for your future. Your friends would be frozen in embarrassed silence and your enemies jeering … In the final analysis I can’t carry any of the burdens you talked of—so I know it’s only your choice. But I know you are as brave as any of the thirty-five. I love you always. That letter energized Johnson, who ran and, on Nov. 3, was elected president of the United States with the greatest percentage of the total popular vote (61 percent) ever attained by a presidential candidate.

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e was seated in the front row of the lecture hall, wearing work boots and jeans. I could see, even from behind my podium, that his sea-blue denim shirt matched the color of his dazzling eyes. It was Thursday, June 10, 1976, the evening of my first lecture on “Life After Divorce,” and many years before I became disabled. So many of us will be either caregivers or the recipients of care in our lifetimes. I wish I had known even a little of what to expect. I put my glasses on, ostensibly to see my notes, but I was able to sneak a quick look to see the blueeyed fellow’s nametag. It read: “Bob.” One year later, he became my husband. After the lecture, we had our first fight. We were in the hallway. Bob asked if he could walk me to my car. “But I don’t even know you,” I said. “How do I know you’re not a mugger just pretending you want to protect me and then in the parking lot, you grab me and steal my purse and my wedding ring?” He leaned against the wall and crossed his arms and his legs in a posture I would see for many years to come. Then he laughed and said, “That whole ridiculous scenario was just so I’d look at your hand and see you’re not married.” “Oh yeah?” I started walking while hiding my smile because he was absolutely right. He caught up with me. “I’m not married either.” “I know that. You’re attending my lectures on divorce, for heaven’s sake.” “That’s quite a presumption. I could be on my second marriage and not want to make the same mistakes.” I tried, unsuccessfully, to resist looking at his left hand. He said, “I already told you I’m not married.”

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“You’re arrogant.” “I’m arrogant?” “At least we agree on something,” I said. I did let him walk me to my car—because I really wanted him to. Thirty-three years later, we still have “our song.” It was played at our wedding. I’ll be loving you Always, With a love that’s true Always.

We danced to it at every anniversary, until our 25th. Suddenly, the music in our love stopped as abruptly as my disability occurred. Bob became my caregiver. I felt like a burden, but didn’t tell him. Bob was overwhelmed, but didn’t tell me. We cried by ourselves. If only we had cried together, we’d have grieved and started to heal. No longer best friends, the words to “Always” were meaningless. I should have known what we needed. And that was to talk with each other rather than keeping our feelings inside. Instead, we believed it would be too hurtful to share our heartbreaking thoughts. We both put on an “I’m fine,” façade, but like any façade, it was just a veneer of an outward display. Our inner worlds were shattered. Then one day, a wonderful thing happened: I fell. While trying to get myself up, I started crying. Bob

came quickly to help me. And suddenly he began crying too. That was the day we finally cried together. Tears of love. Tears of healing. On a recent Valentine’s Day, he said, “We have to stay home today because there’s a surprise coming.” He kept looking out the front window, anxiously waiting for heaven-knows-what. I knew it was going to be something other than flowers or candy or he wouldn’t have been so nervous. Finally, there was a knock at our door. I opened it to find four gentlemen who greeted me by name, gave me a beautiful red rose, and marched right into our living room, where they asked us to have a seat on our couch. They stood in a group in front of us and, in magnificent barbershop harmony, sang “Always.” I was overwhelmed with tears while they sang. Bob had secretly arranged for this barbershop quartet to bring this singing valentine to me. With my husband plus some of the fellows helping me, I was able to stand while we had our picture taken. When I was a kid at summer camp and we jumped on the trampoline, we always had a “safety.” That was someone who was there to watch over us—to keep us from harm. And so, when Bob or I need one another, in so many ways that we now do, we are always each other’s safety. Not just for an hour, Not just for a day, Not just for a year, But always. Saralee Perel is an award-winning, nationally syndicated columnist. Her new book is Cracked Nuts & Sentimental Journeys: Stories From a Life Out of Balance. To find out more, visit www.saraleeperel.com or email sperel@saraleeperel.com.

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Leaving Your Legacy How to Choose a Charity You Can Trust When giving to charity, most donors support charities whose work they see firsthand locally. But in mailboxes every day, there are appeals from many other local and national charities. How can one verify their accuracy? A recent survey by Hope Consulting shows that despite information available from state government agencies, charity watchdogs, and the organization itself, only 30 percent of donors do any research before making a donation. Experts advise potential donors to look more carefully at solicitation letters they receive and seek out third-party information sources. “While the vast majority of charities are trustworthy, not all are what they appear to be—from the unscrupulous, to the well-meaning but poorly run organizations,” warns H. Art Taylor, president and CEO of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Wise Giving Alliance, which seeks to connect donors

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Art and Antiques by Dr. Lori

How to Preserve that Antique Dr. Lori cross the country, many people that attend my antiques appraisal events are shocked to hear about some of the little-known methods used in major museums to preserve and protect precious art and antiques. While museums make a long-term commitment to preserving and protecting objects in their care to educate the public, most of us are equally committed to keeping our family heirlooms and keepsakes in good condition in order to retain their value. Some of the most common ways an object can be harmed include: pests and other insects, pollutants (dust, mold, etc.), temperature and humidity fluctuations, lights or sunshine, and oils from the human touch.

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in the air cause silver to tarnish and will leave a permanent mark on your valuable silver pieces. “Do not touch” signs seem extreme but are necessary when objects are on display in museums. When it comes to collectibles that we live with on a daily basis, it is a good idea to handle with care and handle only occasionally. So, if you must handle an object, don’t handle it too often. Remember, the oils and small dust

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odors and too much heat), bathrooms and laundry rooms (too much moisture and possible mold) are not the best places for art or antiques. Improper climate conditions can stimulate mold growth and cause objects to mildew, dry out, and crack.

Climate Control It is best to store your private collections in an area of your home where it is cool and dry. Attics (too hot with poor ventilation), basements (too damp), foyers (where temperature changes are frequent), kitchens (too many cooking

Devastating Effects Hanging a framed print in a sunny window, storing objects in acidic cardboard boxes, and over-cleaning your antiques can damage your pieces forever. Sunlight is the first culprit that damages most works of art. Heat is a close second. Painted objects, prints, and textiles should not be placed in sunny areas of your home as they are sensitive to light and will be damaged in a few short months. There are few options to repair sun damage and fading once it happens. However, you can prevent heat from

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damaging your antiques. One of the hottest places where you display your collectibles is your china cabinet. The glass doors act like a greenhouse and your objects are baking inside. Be sure to open those doors and let your objects get some good air flow every three months or so. Spray the Rag, Not the Renoir Cleaning a framed work of art, such as a print, seems straightforward. However, there is a right way and a wrong way to clean it. Spray the rag first. Do not spray the cleaner directly onto the glass, as the chemical could drip in between the glass and the work of art and damage it. Beware of Bugs Insects are monsters, killers. They carry bacteria and they will eat and not stop eating until they have damaged your antiques—particularly wooden ones— beyond recognition.

You may stop an infestation by wrapping a small wooden object in acidfree tissue paper and placing the object in a freezer. The bugs will die off in the cold. Also, bugs love dark spaces and close quarters. An easy way to protect your antiques from insects is to clean around your objects regularly, don’t eat food near your collectibles, and use insect traps when necessary. Certain types of art and antiques need special types of care. Be diligent and handle your antiques carefully and you’ll enjoy them for years to come. Ph.D. antiques appraiser, author, and awardwinning TV personality, Dr. Lori presents antique appraisal events nationwide. Dr. Lori is the expert appraiser on the hit TV show Auction Kings on Discovery channel, which airs Wednesdays at 10 p.m. Visit www.DrLoriV.com, www.Facebook.com/ DoctorLori, or call (888) 431-1010.

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Rambles Near Atlanta By Andrea Gross love old-style books—you know, the kind that are printed on paper and stored on shelves rather than in clouds. Here, in Horton’s, the oldest bookstore in Georgia and the 10th oldest in the nation, books from bestsellers to travel guides are lined on antique shelving that dates back to the store’s founding in 1892. The one-story brick building in Carrollton’s town square was built in the 1880s and has a warm, comfortable atmosphere. I select a book, and the cashier rings it up on a stately brass cash register that has been there since the store’s first owner, N.A. Horton, abandoned paper-and-pencil transactions in 1914. Then I walk through a connecting door to the newsstand, order an icy mocha drink, and sit down to plot my route through northwest Georgia,

where I’ll find remnants of a thriving Native culture, good art, and enough outdoor activities keep me happily healthy. Here, overviews of three small towns, each within 65 miles of Atlanta:

Cherokee Chief James Vann’s home features beautiful hand carvings, a charming “floating” staircase, and a 12foot mantle.

To raise money for education, Martha Berry entertained the country’s elite at her home and gardens.

Carrollton’s Quilt and Textile Museum showcases fine works of art by regional quilters.

Rome A general overview: Rome—so named because, like the Italian capital, it is built on seven hills—is the big city of northwest Georgia. As such, it’s a perfect hub for exploring nearby towns and attractions. [www.romegeorgia.org] What you’ll love: Time travel back to the early 1800s, when the Cherokee were flourishing in north Georgia. First, visit the Chieftain’s Museum in Rome, a must for those wanting insight into the events leading up to the Cherokees’ forced removal from the eastern United States. Then drive a half hour north to Calhoun to see the Chief Vann House, one that is as elegant as any owned by European settlers. Finally, visit New

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Booth Western Art Museum prides itself on showing art of the American West but also has a fine collection of pieces that depict the American Southeast.

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Echota State Historic Site near Calhoun, the place where the Trail of Tears officially began. Meander through the magnificent gardens and art-filled home of 19thcentury Southern dynamo Martha Berry. Berry began by teaching impoverished youngsters how to read and went on to establish Berry College, one of the Southeast’s most respected small liberal-arts institutions. Climb the terraced hills of Myrtle Hill Cemetery to see the Tomb of the Known Soldier. Charles W. Graves, an infantryman randomly selected to represent the “Known Dead” of World War I, was slated to be buried in Arlington alongside the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, but at his mother’s request, he instead was interred in his hometown. Carrollton A general overview: This small town of 24,000 people offers down-home life at its best. The pace is slow, the people friendly, and the festivals frequent. [www.visitcarrollton.com] What you’ll love: While away the hours at Horton’s Bookstore, followed by a leisurely stroll through the historic district. A pamphlet, available at the visitors center, details 18 homes from the 19th century and explains the difference between a balustrade and a bargeboard, a gable and a portico. Admire the handiwork of Southern quilters at the new Quilt and Textile Museum. The museum is fittingly located in an old cotton warehouse. Drive the West Georgia Textile Heritage Trail. This rapidly expanding trail weaves past mills and manufacturing plants that date back to the days when cotton was king. Test your athletic prowess at Banning Mills, organized as a 501(c)3 conservancy. Here you can hike trails, ride horses, kayak rivers, climb the www.50plusSeniorNewsPA.com

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Guinness-certified world’s tallest climbing wall (140 feet high), and zip along the world’s longest continuous zip line (7 miles long). Cartersville A general overview: Cartersville (population 20,000) is a small town filled with big-city attractions, from top-rated museums to a vibrant downtown. [www.visitcartersvillega.org] What you’ll love: Ogle first-class art at the Booth Western Art Museum, a Smithsonian partner. In addition to contemporary Western art, the museum houses more than 200 Native American artifacts and original letters from every president of the United States. Stare at stars as well as fossils at another Smithsonian affiliate, the Tellus Science Museum. A 120-seat digital planetarium and a full-size replica of a 40-foot Tyrannosaurus Rex make this museum a regional favorite. Visit cleverly named and stocked stores such as Write Downtown, The King’s Knit-Wit, and Swheat Market Deli. Be prepared to spend more time—and money—than you intended at Spring Place Pottery, where owner Gail Freeman showcases her work alongside that of equally talented regional artisans. Gobble classic food at two Cartersville institutions, Ross’s Diner and 4-Way Lunch. Both dish up burgers and hotdogs with all the trimmings; both are packed with locals, especially during lunch. Climb atop the 63-foot hill at the Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Park, inhabited by Native Americans from 1000 to 1550 A.D. A small museum shows artifacts that help visitors imagine daily life atop and around the mounds. Photos © Irv Green; story by Andrea Gross (www.andreagross.com).

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Medicare Preventive Services: What’s Free, What’s Not Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, What types of preventive health screenings does Medicare completely cover, and which ones require a coinsurance fee? I’m due to get some preventive tests done, but I want to find out how much I’ll have to pay before I proceed. – Frugal Retiree Dear Frugal, Medicare covers a wide array of preventive services to help you stay healthy, but it’s important to know which services are totally covered and which ones will generate some out-ofpocket costs. Free Services Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, original Medicare now offers many of their preventive health services completely free to beneficiaries.

Preventive services include various exams, lab tests, and screenings that help find health problems in their earliest stages when they’re easier to treat. They also include a number of vaccinations and programs for health monitoring, as well as counseling and education to help you take

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preventive wellness visits—one when you’re new to Medicare and one each year after that. But don’t confuse these with full physical examinations. These are prevention-focused visits that provide only an overview of your health and medical risk factors and serve as a baseline for future care. Colorectal cancer screening: The fecal occult blood test, flexible sigmoidoscopy, or colonoscopy is available to all beneficiaries age 50 or older. Mammograms: All women with Medicare ages 40 and older can get a free breast cancer screening mammogram every year. Pap tests and pelvic exams: These cervical and vaginal cancer screenings are

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available every two years, or once a year for those at high risk. Prostate cancer screenings: Annual PSA blood tests are available to all male beneficiaries age 50 and older. Cardiovascular screenings: Free blood tests to check cholesterol, lipid, and triglyceride levels are offered every five years to all Medicare recipients. Diabetes: Screening available twice a year for those at risk. Bone mass measurements: This osteoporosis test is available every two years to those at risk, or more often if medically necessary. Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening: To check for bulging blood vessels, this test is available to men ages 65 to 75 who have ever smoked. Vaccinations: An annual flu shot, a vaccination against pneumonia, and the hepatitis B vaccine are all free to all beneficiaries. In addition, Medicare also offers free smoking cessation counseling; medical nutrition therapy to help beneficiaries with diabetes or kidney disease; depression screenings; alcohol screening and counseling; obesity screening and counseling; annual

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cardiovascular risk reduction visits; sexually transmitted infection screening and counseling; and HIV screenings. Cost-Sharing Services Medicare also offers several other preventive services that require some out-of-pocket cost-sharing. With these tests, you’ll have to pay 20 percent of the cost of the service (Medicare picks up the other 80 percent), after you’ve met your $147 Part B yearly deductible. The services that fall under this category include digital rectal exams for prostate cancer, glaucoma tests, and diabetes self-management training services. For detailed information on all Medicare preventive services, see www.medicare.gov/share-the-health, or call Medicare at (800) 633-4227 and ask them to mail you a free copy of Your Guide to Medicare’s Preventive Service (publication 10110).

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Top 10 Movies Guaranteed to Inspire You to Better Heart Health There comes a point in everybody’s life where a gentle push is all that’s needed to help get us back on track. Whether you’re a film connoisseur or just a casual watcher, you know that movies are one of the most powerful art forms that frequently inspire us to be better and to do better. If you’re needing a swift kick in the posterior and are looking for that inspiration on the silver screen, look no further than the following cinematic works of art. If these heart-health movies don’t move you to get up off the couch and exercise, nothing will. 1. Rocky Balboa. At a spry 60, Sylvester Stallone was no spring chicken when he decided to revive the main character of his Rocky movies for one last go. This movie is an inspiring tour de force that shows us that heart and determination can outlast and even overcome the limitations of age. 2. Pumping Iron. Bodybuilding was a fringe sport when this documentary came out in 1977, but afterward the sport of bodybuilding exploded in popularity. If you’re looking for

inspiration to help motivate you to pick up those dumbbells and pack on a few pounds of muscle, this is the movie to watch. 3. Harold and Maude. This classic, often overlooked gem is evidence that you don’t have to work your muscles to the bone to lead a rich, fulfilling life as a senior. Ruth Gordon’s performance as the octogenarian Maude shows that finding adventure at a ripe old age is simply a matter of having the nerve to look for it. 4. Space Cowboys. There’s nothing quite like a troupe of “old timers” showing the younger generation how it’s done to emphasize the virtues of experience over physical ability. Starring the fit-as-afiddle Clint Eastwood, Tommy Lee Jones, Donald Sutherland, and James Garner.

5. The Natural. Robert Redford’s touching and inspiring performance as an aging baseball player shows that sometimes, physical ability can outlast the expectations of even the most optimistic. 6. The Rookie. With a tagline like “It’s never too late to February is believe in your dreams,” American you know Heart Month going into this movie that you’re in for something special. Dennis Quaid plays an aging baseball coach who decides to give his dream of being a pro baseball player a shot. 7. Never Say Never Again. At 53, Sean Connery returned to the role he made famous as James Bond, showing that age is no encumbrance to attractiveness, mobility, and general onscreen heroics. He’s also an inspiration to those who feel that their best years may be behind them.

Job Opportunities LANCASTER COUNTY EMPLOYERS NEED YOU!! Age 55 or over? Unemployed? The 55+ Job Bank is one of three services offered by Employment Unit at the Office of Aging. Jobs are matched with those looking for work. Based on an evaluation of your skills and abilities, we can match you with a position needed by a local employer. Some employers are specifically looking for older workers because of the reliability and experience they bring to the workplace. There is a mix of full-time and part-time jobs covering all shifts, requiring varying levels of skill and experience, and offering a wide range of salaries. The other services available through the Office of Aging are the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) and the regularly scheduled Job Search Workshops.

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8. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. If there’s any 60-something actor in Hollywood that can make growing old look good, it’s Harrison Ford. His superior physical shape in the last of the Indiana Jones movies may not inspire you to take on the world with a bullwhip in hand, but it’ll certainly show you that being over 60 doesn’t have to be an invitation to the old folks’ home. 9. Red. Helen Mirren delivers a rocking, rolling performance as a gun-toting, sexy 60-something that proves that just because a woman is verging on her seventh decade doesn’t mean she can’t take care of herself and look fabulous in the process. Ladies, take note. 10. Machete. This movie may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but there’s no denying that seeing 66-year-old Danny Trejo lay waste to his mortal enemies with a physique that would shame most 20-somethings could inspire anyone to better physical health, regardless of age. (www.spot55.com)

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— Volunteer Opportunities — The investment of a few hours into the life of an older person can sometimes make the difference in that person’s ability to remain in the general community. Knowing that there is a volunteer who will help to clear the snow off a vehicle or do the grocery shopping every other week provides a feeling of security to the senior and supports his/her independence. Here are a few people who are asking for a few hours of volunteer assistance each month. Are you the person who can make a significant difference in their lives and have your own life positively impacted as well? • A lady in Lancaster would like a Friendly Visitor to chat with on a regular basis. • A couple in the northern end of the county needs help with grocery shopping. • A woman in Lancaster needs a volunteer to do her laundry. If you’re interested in any of these requests or others on file at Lancaster County Office of Aging, please contact Lancaster County Office of Aging at (717) 299-7979 or check the agency website at www.co.lancaster.pa.us/lanco_aging.

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The Beauty in Nature

A Window to Nature Clyde McMillan-Gamber drove home in light snow through Lancaster County farmland one evening last February. An inch of snow covered the ground, blanketed by fog under a gray sky. I saw no wildlife, except a few flocks of Canada geese in the air and on the ground. But there was beauty in the landscape’s gloominess. About 5:30 I stopped at Mill Creek at Mascot to enjoy the beauty of snow on trees and shrubs along the creek and reflected in the slow water. I soon saw a dark object swimming on the water by the grassy far shore. Looking through binoculars, I saw the object was a black duck, seemingly alone. But then I noticed a green-headed duck hugging the same shoreline a few yards upstream from the black duck. At first I thought the drake mallard was alone, but I quickly noticed a female

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mallard near him. She was difficult to see because of her camouflaged plumage. Following the black duck with binoculars as it swam along the far bank of Mill Creek, I was surprised to see a great blue heron standing in shallow water against the

shrubby shore. Though big and close, I didn’t see that heron with my “naked eye.” The camouflaged heron stood still the whole time I was there and I may never have seen it without field glasses. It probably spent the night in that spot and

resumed fishing the next day. As I watched the ducks and heron in the snowy, gathering dusk, a muskrat swam from one bank of the creek to the other. The head and undulating tail of that medium-sized rodent poked above the water as it swam, leaving a wake in the water. Upon reaching shore, it dove under water and probably entered an underwater entrance to a den in the bank. I left Mill Creek about 5:45, knowing this was one of the brief “windows” to nature, which are everywhere, all the time. But, although wildlife is everpresent, it’s not always visible. However, after repeated tries at looking for nature, anyone can have experiences similar to mine. Clyde McMillan-Gamber is a Lancaster County Parks naturalist.

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Older But Not Wiser

Anniversary Sy Rosen anda and I were getting ready to celebrate our upcoming anniversary when we had a slight disagreement. And by “slight” I mean “major,” and by “disagreement” I mean “fight.” It all started out innocently enough when I kindly and thoughtfully and wonderfully (hey, it’s my story) told Wanda that I made Friday dinner reservations at a really nice restaurant. “Why Friday?” she asked. “Because that’s the day of our anniversary,” I replied. My tone was kind of haughty as I was trying to convey the subtext of “how dare you forget!” She then replied, equally as haughty, that our anniversary wasn’t until Sunday. “Oh,” I answered, not quite as haughty as before. Wanda then went on to say that she couldn’t believe that I forgot the date of our marriage. I replied that it really wasn’t that bad because I didn’t forget

our anniversary; I just thought it was two days earlier. It was a compliment and testament to our love that I wanted our anniversary to come sooner. OK, I admit I was stretching it a little, but I was desperate. “Suppose I thought your birthday was two days earlier than it is. Would that be a compliment, too?” Wanda asked. “No,” I replied, “because that would make me older sooner and that would be a testament to some sort of passiveaggressive act on your part.” “So now you’re calling me passiveaggressive?!” she angrily asked. “No, of course not. I’m saying if you did that, it would be passive-aggressive, but that’s not you. You’re more direct … more honest … more aggressiveaggressive.” I probably shouldn’t have used that last phrase. “So now you’re saying I’m aggressive,” Wanda aggressively retorted. “I—I meant it as a compliment,” I

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Lancaster County Department of Parks and Recreation

Senior Center Activities

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 Feb. 5, 10 a.m. – Visit to Adamstown Library Feb. 7, 11 a.m. – Lunch Outing Feb. 14, 10 a.m. – Valentine’s Party

Feb. 9, 10 to 11 a.m., 1 to 2 p.m. – Maple Sugaring Video Feb. 17, 23, 24, and March 3, times vary – Maple Sugaring Demonstrations, Pavilion 11 in Central Park Feb. 27, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. – Wake Up Spring, Theodore A. Parker III Natural Area

Columbia Senior Center – (717) 684-4850 Feb. 12, 9 a.m. – Fasnacht Day Pastries Feb. 14, 10:15 a.m. – Valentine’s Day Party Feb. 28, 10:15 a.m. – Music & Memories with Kim Badman

Library Programs Ephrata Public Library, 550 S. Reading Road, Ephrata, (717) 738-9291 Feb. 5, 6:30 p.m. – Modern Classics Book Discussion Group: The Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood Feb. 9, noon – Disney Movie Day for Adults Feb. 27, 12:30 p.m. – Afternoon Tea with the BBC: Downton Abbey, Season 3, Episode 2 Lititz Public Library, 651 Kissel Hill Road, Lititz, (717) 626-2255 Feb. 11, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. – Scrabble Club Feb. 19, noon – Reel Talk for Everyone: Full Metal Jacket Feb. 22, 10 a.m. to noon – Literary Travelers Book Discussion: The Orphan Master’s Son by Adam Johnson

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Feb. 6, 7 to 8:15 p.m. Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group Willow Lakes Outpatient Center 212 Willow Valley Lakes Drive Willow Street (717) 464-9365

Feb. 21, noon Brain Tumor Support Group Lancaster General Health Campus Wellness Center 2100 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster (717) 626-2894

Feb. 11, 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

Feb. 25, 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

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Feb. 27, 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.

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Feb. 1–28 Handmade Display: Birdhouses, Feeders, and Quilts Garden Spot Village 433 E. Kinzer Ave., New Holland (717) 355-6000

Feb. 2–3, 2 to 4 p.m. Model Railroad Club Open House Masonic Village 1 Masonic Drive, Elizabethtown (717) 367-1121, ext. 33253

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Elizabethtown Area Senior Center – (717) 367-7984 Feb. 13, 10 a.m. – Diabetes Education Feb. 14, 10:30 a.m. – Music with Frankie Widder Feb. 20, 10:30 a.m. – Medication Take-Back Drop-Off Lancaster House North – (717) 299-1278 Thursdays, noon to 3 p.m. – Happy Hearts Club Pinochle Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center – (717) 299-3943 Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. – Healthy Steps in Motion Exercise Feb. 5, 9:30 a.m. – Double Chorus Practice Feb. 14, 10:30 a.m. – Music & Memories with Kim Badman Lancaster Rec. Center – (717) 392-2115, ext. 147 Fridays, 12:30 to 3 p.m. – Happy Hearts Club Bridge Lititz Senior Center – (717) 626-2800 Feb. 7, 10 a.m. – Music by The Musical Arts Society Feb. 13, 10 a.m. – “Dealing with Grief ” Program Feb. 21, 10 a.m. – Presentation by Columbia Historical Society LRC Senior Center – (717) 399-7671 Feb. 5, 9:15 a.m. – Healthy Steps in Motion Exercise Class Feb. 14, 9:15 a.m. – Valentine’s Day Party Feb. 20, 10:15 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. – Indoor Shuffleboard Practice for Senior Games Luis Munoz Marin Senior Center – (717) 295-7989 Feb. 6, 9:30 a.m. – “How to Create Inexpensive Decorations for Your Home” Feb. 15, 10 a.m. – Valentine’s Day Party Feb. 20, 9:30 a.m. – Ask the Expert Day Millersville Senior Center – (717) 871-9600 Feb. 8, 10 a.m. – Music with Frankie Widder Feb. 11, 10 a.m. – Bingo with Oak Leaf Manor Feb. 22, 10 a.m. – Town Meeting Next Gen Senior Center – (717) 786-4770 Fridays, 8 a.m. – AARP Income Tax Assistance Feb. 12, 10:30 a.m. – Valentine’s Dance Feb. 21, 1 p.m. – Wii Bowling Rodney Park Center – (717) 393-7786 Tuesdays, 1 to 3 p.m. – Happy Hearts Club Pinochle and Bingo Please call or visit the centers’ websites for additional activities.

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from page 1 Workplace the quartet. Last deliveries are year the chorus particularly sent out one delightful, quartet, but this because everyone year they hope to who notices the have enough men four matching to mobilize two men is eager to quartets. assist them in New members finding their way are always welcome to the right in the White Rose person. Chorus. It is “You go into a helpful if the cubicle to sing to person can sing someone at work, and read music, and it’s like the said Van Order, turtle effect,” said but other members Van Order— can help them to Van Order's quartet, The Pipers Four, includes, from left, Dave Kelly, baritone; everyone is learn if they are anxiously sticking Roger Wiegand, bass; Ed Simmons, lead; and not sure how. Van Order, tenor. their heads out to Listening to each see where the other at practices men are going, and as soon as they start also helps each member to learn how to singing, everyone wants to know what is sing their part correctly. going on. “It’s not impossible,” Van Order said. “It’s a fun thing and it’s really fun “People think it looks easy, but what because it is a surprise,” Van Order said. they do not realize is that for every hour Sometimes the secret is too much that you sing, there are probably three to suspense for the giver, and the quartet four hours of background singing.” members end up delivering the live songs The four-decade time commitment to to someone who has already been told the White Rose Chorus has been worth about what they are receiving. Van Order it for Van Order. jokes with the recipients that they still “It has been very fulfilling,” he said. have to act surprised, even if the person “It has been a good run and I highly giving the gift couldn’t keep it a secret. recommend it to anyone.” An order for a singing valentine also Men of all ages are welcome, and Van includes the delivery of a single rose and Order understands that life can be busy a photograph of the person taken with for young husbands and fathers

especially. But setting aside time to spend on a hobby each week with other men helped him to develop lasting friendships and memories, as well as improving his skills as a singer and continuing the tradition of an increasingly rare art form. “It does take time and I had the support of my wife and my four kids,” said Van Order. “That made it pretty busy for (my wife), and she was willing to do that.” Since his wife, Martha, passed away in August 2011, Van Order said the camaraderie of the White Rose Chorus has been an important and helpful part of his grieving process. Singing even has medical benefits, such as helping to develop stronger breathing muscles, he said. Van Order was born with asthma but he believes that all of the singing he does plays a large role in helping to keep his asthma in check. Singing relieves stress and it stirs up memories. For Van Order, they are memories like listening to his grandfather and father sing. His grandfather had an excellent voice and could play the violin and piano by ear. His father, on the other hand, “couldn’t carry a tune in a bucket. “But he would still sing,” said Van Order. “I guess it can skip a generation.” For more information about joining the White Rose Chorus and ordering singing valentines, visit www.whiterosechorus.com or call (717) 767-1862.

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“I liked the sound,” he said. “It is a lot of seventh chords, which means they sing four notes and then there is an implied note.” The tradition of barbershop quartets began when men would gather on the front porches of barbershops, waiting for their appointments to start, said Van Order. “Someone would strike up a song, like ‘Sweet Adeline,’ and the others would fill in the different parts,” Van Order explained. The White Rose Chorus carries on that tradition, singing at local churches, nursing homes, and other events. Their biggest fundraiser each year is the singing valentines service they provide for anyone who would like to wish a loved one a happy Valentine’s Day. Decked out in white jackets and bowties, members of the quartets show up at offices, homes, or public places where their presence is requested in the form of a singing valentine. “We step in and everything stops,” said Van Order. Sometimes people will specify the song they would like them to sing to the person receiving the singing valentine, and other times they will take requests on the spot. Popular song requests include “Let Me Call You Sweetheart” and “The Story of My Rose.” The element of surprise makes the singing valentines the most fun of all the performances through the course of the year, said Van Order.

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