Lancaster County 50plus LIFE - February 2020

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February 2020 • Vol. 25 No. 2

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The Impact of Stress on Your Heart

By James Price

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Stress can have a substantial effect on your health, especially if it’s chronic or severe.

Unfortunately, it’s an unavoidable part of life. When your job is a struggle, you have a family or aging parents to take care of, and you encounter various challenges on a dayto-day basis, it’s inevitable to start feeling stretched too thin.

Excessive stress contributes to myriad health risk factors and conditions, including asthma, irritable bowel syndrome, hypertension, and ulcers.

What’s more, stress can also severely impact your heart health, as your response to stress might drive certain behaviors that aren’t good for your heart.

Let’s have a look at how stress impacts your heart and how you can protect it:

February is American Heart Month

Stress Response that Affects Heart Health People respond to stress differently, and this response largely determines the effect of it on health. Some people might experience tension headaches, a lack of energy, sleep pattern disruptions, or stomach and digestion issues.

Of course, our immediate reaction to a stressful event can also impact the heart, if the state of high agitation is prolonged. An increase in adrenaline allows us to react to an unexpected and stressful chain of events, but with constant stress, the heart is in a steady state of exertion.

There’s also the aspect of unhealthy stress management,

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such as indulging in alcohol or cigarettes, and even overeating. That’s especially dangerous, considering the harmful effects of these habits on your cardiovascular health, such as increased blood pressure and artery wall damage.

Overeating can also saddle you with high cholesterol, which can escalate the problem further.

Stress Management and Remedies for a Healthy Heart Unfortunately, stress isn’t that easy to manage. The main issue is that while it’s easy to tell yourself that you’ll walk away from stressful situations, sometimes it isn’t possible.

What’s more, we tend to fall into a stressful lifestyle and become its hostages, so even replacing a bad habit with a relaxing one, such as yoga, can seem like too much work.

However, there are a couple of techniques you can try out when you find yourself in a high-stress situation or environment.

For example, take a few deep breaths to settle down, as this slows down the racing of your heart by decreasing the influx of adrenaline.

Alternatively, you could try to count to five or 10 before you speak.

If you’re facing a problem that’s difficult to solve, try changing your approach and coming up with ways to break it down into manageable tasks.

Stress is a significant health concern and can cause major changes in the gut and in the brain, which can cause changes in behavior. Eating high-fiber foods may reduce the effects of stress on our gut and behavior, according to new research published in The Journal of Physiology.

Becoming aware of stress is the first step in defeating it and decreasing its harmful impact on your health. Even though active relaxation and taking time

for yourself might seem like a luxury you can’t afford, your heart will thank you for it.

Staying healthy requires us to regularly and conscientiously make good decisions for ourselves. Only this can keep the numerous harmful influences at bay.

It’s essential to maintain a healthy lifestyle to protect your heart, both from the stress and its physical manifestations. It’s an effort, but it will be worth it.

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At Your Fingertips Helpful numbers, hotlines, and local businesses and organizations eager to serve you—all just a phone call away.

Cancer care Lancaster Cancer Center Greenfield Corporate Center 1858 Charter Lane, Suite 202 (717) 291-1313 Emergency Numbers Central Pennsylvania Poison Center (800) 521-6110 Office of Aging (717) 299-7979 or (800) 801-3070 Entertainment Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre 510 Centerville Road, Lancaster (717) 898-1900 Financial Services Internal Revenue Service (717) 291-1994 U.S. Financial (800) 595-1925, ext. 2122 Health & Medical Services Alzheimer’s Association (717) 651-5020 American Cancer Society (717) 397-3744 American Diabetes Association (888) DIABETES www.50plusLifePA.com

American Heart Association (717) 393-0725 American Lung Association (717) 397-5203 or (800) LungUSA American Red Cross (717) 299-5561 Arthritis Foundation (717) 397-6271 Consumer Information (888) 878-3256 CONTACT Helpline (717) 652-4400 Disease and Health Risk (888) 232-3228 Domestic Violence (800) 799-7233 Flu or Influenza (888) 232-3228 Hearing Services Pennsylvania Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (800) 233-3008 V/TTY

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Home Care Services Visiting Angels Living Assistance Services Hanover: (717) 630-0067 Lancaster: (717) 393-3450 York: (717) 751-2488 Home Improvement Haldeman Mechanical Inc. 1148 Old Line Road, Manheim (717) 665-6910 Housing Marietta Senior Apartments 601 E. Market St., Marietta (717) 735-9590 Insurance Medicare (800) 633-4227 Vibra Health Plan (844) 660-2961 (TTY: 711) Nutrition Meals on Wheels (717) 392-4842 Pharmacies CVS/pharmacy www.cvs.com

Not an all-inclusive list of advertisers in your area.

senior services Lancaster County Office of Aging (717) 299-7979 Supermarkets John Herr’s Village Market 25 Manor Ave., Millersville (717) 872-5457 Travel Conestoga Tours (717) 569-1111 Passport Information 877) 487-2778 Veterans Services Korean War Veterans Association (717) 506-9424 Lebanon VA Medical Center 1700 S. Lincoln Ave., Lebanon (717) 228-6000 or (800) 409-8771 Volunteer opportunities RSVP of the Capital Region (717) 454-8647 yoga Little Yoga Place Semi-Private and Private Yoga Landisville (717) 471-8328

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By Bart A. Stump Don Shuler knows complete his makeup and how to put a smile on that Buzz-Zee’s character people’s faces. has evolved over time.

For the past 17 years “If you look at the he has been entertaining way I was dressed when I crowds as Buzz-Zee, a first started and the way Zembo Shrine clown.

I dress now, it’s changed, Shuler first became and the makeup has interested in being a changed. Over the years clown while serving I toned some things as the master of his down and accented other Masonic Lodge. He things,” Shuler said. invited a Shriner Shuler shared a clown unit to give a humorous story from presentation about their when he first became history and what they do.

Buzz-Zee. Heading to a The highlight of the park for an outing with meeting occurred when a group of special-needs Three attendees of the Zembo Shrine the clowns made up one children, he realized Children’s Christmas Party stopped for a photo with Buzz-Zee. of the Masons in full he had forgotten the clown makeup. That directions. person was Shuler’s father.

Spotting a farmer bailing hay, Shuler drove his With his interest now piqued, Shuler took the 4x4 truck out into the middle of the field to ask plunge. for help. Shuler recalled the look of surprise on the “Talking with them and hearing what they do, it farmer’s face when a clown in full makeup and sounded like a lot of fun,” he said. “Of course, you’re costume hopped out of the truck. helping the Shriners, which is the organization for The situation grew even more comedic when the Shriners Hospitals for Children and the burn the farmer, not being sure of the directions, sent centers for burn victims.”

Shuler to the local police station. The officer who Shuler has gone full circle, having always enjoyed responded to the Shuler’s knock appeared extremely working with kids. He originally earned a degree in uneasy and would only open the door about 6 elementary education but, due to economic reasons, inches. he ended up working in the trucking industry.

Shuler identified himself and explained that he Now retired, he finds himself spending a lot of needed directions, but the suspicious officer still time with kids while serving a fraternal organization would not open the door any wider or come outside. dedicated to helping children.

He did, however, give Shuler the needed directions “I was very apprehensive about [clowning] at first and sent him on his way. because I’m not that big of a showoff-type person,” Arriving at the park, Shuler, not realizing there Shuler said. “I thought, ‘I’ve got to put this stuff on were two parties, ended up joining a large family and go out there and be in front of people.’ It was a reunion by mistake. Eventually he was directed to little intimidating at first.” the proper group.

Realizing that putting on makeup allowed him Shuler summed up the experience by saying, “… to create a completely different persona, provided I can do anything after this. I was never intimidated a sense of anonymity, and permitted him to just about the makeup or anything after that.” focus on the fun, Shuler soon got over his initial Shuler is now a life clown, having served 15 years reluctance. on active status, which requires 18 makeups per year Buzz-Zee is an auguste clown, with white makeup and attending at least six monthly meetings. applied around the eyes and mouth. Other types Shuler’s clown unit participates in 35-40 events of clowns include whiteface, in which the entire annually, including Four Diamonds events for face is covered in white, and tramp, in which the kids with cancer, private clubs, the Zembo Shrine person appears as a hobo with a beard of stubble and Children’s Christmas Party, and the annual Zembo tattered clothing.

Shrine Circus, held this year March 11-15 in the Shuler said it takes him an hour and a half to Zembo Shrine Auditorium. www.50plusLifePA.com

According to Shuler, the circus runs Wednesday– Sunday for a total of 10 performances.

“The clowns usually do two skits during each circus performance, and we normally get quite a few clowns that show up for that,” he said.

The clowns also visit the children at the Shriners Hospital in Philadelphia.

Another of their traditions is Rose Day, held the Sunday before Valentine’s Day, when they visit local nursing homes and provide all the ladies with a silk rose.

When asked where he would like to perform if he could perform anywhere, Shuler replied, “The one thing that would have been neat would have been to perform in the Ringling Brothers Circus, and in Hershey because it would be in front of a hometown crowd.”

Shuler is quick to point out that Shriner clowns do

Shuler as Buzz-Zee with a rose recipient at Church of God Home in Carlisle, Pa., during Rose Day, held annually the Sunday before Valentine’s Day.

Shuler, right, teamed up with the Nittany Lion during the Autumn Day at Masonic Village in Elizabethtown, Pa.

Shriners are a subgroup within the Freemasons that focuses on fun, fellowship, and the Masonic principles of brotherly love, truth, and relief.

They are easily recognized by the distinctive red fezzes they wear.

The Shriners are best known for their philanthropic support of the Shriners Hospitals, where care is provided free of charge for children in need.

Pet of the Month

not get paid; it is a strictly volunteer gig. Being a clown is an expensive undertaking, however — Shuler’s first pair of clown shoes cost $395.

Nevertheless, it is a labor of love with the rewards being the smiles on kids’ faces and the opportunity to brighten the days of older people. Shuler also enjoys the comradery shared among the clown unit, a tight-knit group that does a lot together besides clowning.

Shuler said someone thinking about becoming a Shriner clown “will find it very rewarding, giving your time towards something good.

“It gives you a real good feeling inside.”

On the cover: Don Shuler inside the Zembo Shrine Building in Harrisburg, Pa. The historic building, which opened in 1930, is significant for its Moorish Revival architecture.

Tom & Randi LaNasa “MEMORY MUSIC”

Footloose Time to cut loose and lose your blues, because this Pet of the Month is Footloose!

Footloose is a jazzy 6-year-old spayed female who would be more than happy to dance the night away with her favorite human.

While her nights may be filled with singing and music, she loves for her days to be filled with naps and quiet chats, so she would adore a calm household to call her own.

Footloose is looking forward to a home and human to call her own and can’t wait to meet you. Come see her today! Adoption hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., seven days a week.

Footloose’s ID number is 225709. For more information, please contact the Humane League of Lancaster County at (717) 393-6551. www.50plusLifePA.com

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Attention: RETIREMENT HOMES, CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS. Looking for entertainment?

Booking shows for any occasion!

We have many variety shows featuring the music from the 1930s to the 60s.

Songs by legendary artists like Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Doris Day, Kay Starr, Dean Martin, Patsy Cline, and the Mills Brothers.

Specialty shows include …

Songs from the WWII Years • The Post WWII Years: 1945 – 1955 AMERICA: From Sea to Shining Sea Salute to the Rat Pack (or if you prefer, just Sinatra) Elvis & Patsy • Classic Country

Please contact Memory Music to book your next event!

Phone: (717) 846-6126

E-mail: memrymusic@aol.com

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Lancaster County

Calendar of Events

Support Groups Free and open to the public

Senior Center Activities

Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Lancaster Nar-Anon Family Group First United Methodist Church Second Floor, Room 214/215 29 E. Walnut St., Lancaster (717) 394-7231

Feb. 20, noon Brain Tumor Support Group Lancaster General Health Campus Wellness Center 2100 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster (717) 626-2894

Feb. 5, 7-8:15 p.m.

Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group Willow Lakes Outpatient Center 212 Willow Valley Lakes Drive, Willow Street (717) 464-9365

Feb. 24, 2-3 p.m.

Parkinson’s Support Group Garden Spot Village Theater 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland (717) 355-6259 slapp@gardenspotvillage.org

Feb. 10, 10-11 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. 18, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Dementia Caregiver Support and Education Group Masonic Village Health Care Center Courtyard Conference Room 1 Masonic Drive, Elizabethtown (717) 367-1121, ext. 33764 Feb. 20, 10-11:30 a.m.

Bereavement Support Group Masonic Village Sycamore North Recreation Room 1 Masonic Drive, Elizabethtown (717) 367-1121, ext. 33576

Feb. 25, 6-8 p.m.

Epilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania Support Group Community Meeting Room – Kohl’s Wing 142 Park City Center, Lancaster (800) 887-7165, ext. 104 Feb. 27, 6:30 p.m.

Alzheimer’s Support Group Keystone Villa at Ephrata 100 N. State St., Ephrata (717) 366-6330 If you have an event you would like to include, please email information to mjoyce@onlinepub.com for consideration.

Community Programs Free and open to the public Feb. 3, 6 p.m.

Red Rose Singles Meeting Centerville Diner 100 S. Centerville Road, Lancaster (717) 406-6098 Feb. 12, noon Korean War Veterans Association Meeting Woodcrest Villa – Eagle Commons Room 2001 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster (717) 984-2776 pcunningham1841@verizon.net

Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center – (717) 299-3943 Thursdays, 10 a.m. – Sewing Workshop Feb. 12, 10 a.m. – School of Cosmetology Haircuts and Manicures Feb. 4, 7, 11, 14, 10:30 a.m. – Bingocize Lancaster Rec. Senior Center – (717) 392-2115, ext. 147 Feb. 4, 1 p.m. – Tai Chi for Arthritis Feb. 5, 1:30 p.m. – Indoor Shuffleboard Feb. 7, 1 p.m. – Yoga for Seniors Lititz Senior Center – (717) 626-2800 Feb. 10, 9:30 a.m. – Getting Active Feb. 17, 10 a.m. – Instrumental Peace Music Feb. 26, 10:30 a.m. – Interactive Music Program

Feb. 25, 7 p.m.

World War II Oral History Meeting St. Anne’s Retirement Community 3952 Columbia Ave., Columbia (717) 319-3430

Millersville Senior Center – (717) 871-9600 Feb. 3, 10 a.m. – Music with Glenn Hough Feb. 5, 10 a.m. – Family Feud with Matt Cleveland Feb. 24, 10 a.m. – Trivia with Bob Reigh

Lititz Public Library, 651 Kissel Hill Road, Lititz, (717) 626-2255 Feb. 4, 6 p.m. – Wine Tasting Class Feb. 6, 6:30 p.m. – Lititz Garden Club: Fundamentals of Growing Roses Feb. 22, 1:30 p.m. – Lititz Historical Foundation: Early Taverns of the Lititz Area

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Lancaster House North Happy Hearts Club Senior Center – (717) 299-1278 Mondays, 9:30 a.m. – Senior Exercise Class Thursdays, 12:30 p.m. – Bingo and Pinochle Fridays, 12:30 p.m. – Party Bridge

Luis Munoz Marin Senior Center – (717) 295-7989 Wednesdays, 8:15 a.m. – Blood Pressure Checks Feb. 11, 9 a.m. – Telephone Scams Feb. 25, 9 a.m. – Home Healthcare Question and Answer

Library Programs

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Elizabethtown Area Senior Center – (717) 367-7984 Weekdays, 9-9:30 a.m. – Walking in the Gym Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – Wii Bowling Feb. 5, 1:30 p.m. – Bingo 4 Bucks

Feb. 21, 6-9 p.m.

Music Friday Downtown Lancaster https://visitlancastercity.com/music-Friday

Feb. 18, 2-3:30 p.m.

Willow Valley Genealogy Club Willow Valley Communities – Orr Auditorium 211 Willow Valley Square, Lancaster www.genealogyclubwv.com (717) 397-0439

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Columbia Senior Center – (717) 684-4850 Feb. 7, 10 a.m. – Heart Healthy with Beth from OSS Health Feb. 12, 10 a.m. – Valentine Craft with Tiffany Feb. 24, 9:30 a.m. – Music with Sandy Heisey

Next Gen Senior Center – (717) 786-4770 Feb. 3, 10:30 a.m. – Hospice Pet Therapy Feb. 14, 10:30 a.m. – Music with Pat Kocen Feb. 20, 10:30 a.m. – David Manuel, World War II Navajo Speaker Rodney Park Happy Hearts Club Senior Center (717) 393-7786 Tuesdays, noon – Pinochle Wednesdays, 1 p.m. – Varied Activities Thursdays, noon – Bingo

Submit senior center events to mjoyce@onlinepub.com. www.50plusLifePA.com

Savvy Senior

Jim Miller

IRS Introduces a Tax Form Created for Older Taxpayers

Dear Savvy Senior, A couple months back I read that the IRS will be offering a new senior-friendly tax form this tax season that will be easier to use. What can you tell me about this? – Paper Filer

To see the 2019 draft version of the new 1040-SR form, go to www.irs.gov/pub/irs-dft/f1040s--dft.pdf.

Dear Filer, It’s true. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has created a new federal income-tax form specifically designed for senior taxpayers, age 65 and older, that should make filing a little easier this year, particularly for those who don’t file electronically.

Here’s what you should know.

Form 1040-SR Created by the 2018 Bipartisan Budget Act, the new two-page simplified federal income tax form is called the 1040-SR. Similar in style to the old 1040-EZ form that the IRS discontinued last year, the new 1040-SR has larger print and better color contrast that make it easier to read.

It also includes a chart to help older taxpayers calculate their standard deduction, which may help ensure that fewer seniors neglect to take the additional standard deduction they are entitled to. For 2019, the additional deduction for those 65 or older or the blind is $1,300.

The 1040-SR form also has specific lines for retirement income streams, such as Social Security benefits, IRA distributions, pensions, and annuities, along with earned income from work wages and tips.

And it allows a child tax credit for seniors who are still taking care of a dependent child or grandchild.

You can report capital gains and losses too, as well as interest and dividends, on this new form. Any of the tax schedules available to those using the standard form 1040 may also be used with the 1040-SR. You should also know that the 1040-SR doesn’t put a limit on interest, dividends, or capital gains, nor does it cap overall income like the old 1040EZ form did.

But, if you have to itemize because of state and local taxes or charitable giving, then you will not be able to use the new Form 1040-SR. Paper-Filing Advantage Seniors who use tax-preparation software to file their taxes will be able to generate a 1040-SR, but the new form will provide the most significant benefit to taxpayers who still fill out and file their returns on paper.

Last year, about 88% of the 153 million individual federal tax returns filed to the IRS were filed electronically. About 5% were prepared using tax software and then printed out and mailed to the agency, while about 7% were prepared on paper.

To use the new 1040-SR tax form for the 2019 filing year, taxpayers, including both spouses if filing jointly, must be at least age 65 before Jan. 1, 2020.

You also don’t have to be retired to use the form — older workers can use it too. But early retirees (younger than 65) cannot use 1040-SR. www.50plusLifePA.com

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Tax-Preparation Help If you need help filing your tax returns this year, consider contacting the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (or TCE) program.

Sponsored by the IRS, TCE provides free tax preparation and counseling to middle- and low-income taxpayers, age 60 and older. Call (800) 906-9887 or visit www.irs.treasury. gov/freetaxprep to locate a service near you.

Also check with AARP, a participant in the TCE program that provides free tax preparation at more than 4,800 sites nationwide.

To locate an AARP Tax-Aide site, call (888) 227-7669 or visit www.

AARP.org/findtaxhelp. You don’t have to be an AARP member to use this service.

Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit www.savvysenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of The Savvy Senior book.

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Sixties Flashback

It’s Just a Game! (Or Is It?) Randal C. Hill

On Nov. 25, 2019, three months Aerosmith, Lady Gaga, Prince, Katy before Super Bowl LIV was to be Perry, Beyonce), and some legendary played on Feb. 2, 2020, Fox TV UK entertainers (Phil Collins, announced that the game at Miami’s U2, the Rolling Stones, Sir Paul Hard Rock Stadium was sold out of McCartney). available advertising spots. Companies Today’s Super Bowl draws a that hadn’t already ponied up $5.5 viewing audience of about 100 million per 30-second message were million. It’s America’s biggest annual out of luck. sporting competition (although the The Super Bowl has become a World Cup soccer games draw more spectacular yearly advertising and viewers worldwide). entertainment event … and there’s But, for many Americans, it’s even a football game thrown in for more a boisterous afternoon of fun good measure! Tickets for those and friendship than a sports contest. who want to witness the event for More food — and presumably more Jan. 15, 1967 themselves now cost an average of drink — is consumed on Super Bowl AFL – NFL World Championship Game $2,500 to $3,500 per seat.

Sunday than any other day of the Over the years, numerous music year except Thanksgiving. icons have brought a true “wow” factor to the halftime performances and — included Motown superstars (Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, It wasn’t always this way. The first such game wasn’t even called the Super Smokey Robinson), several iconic hitmakers (Bruce Springsteen, Madonna, Bowl. Played on Jan. 15, 1967, it was officially termed the AFL – NFL World

We Want YOU! •K orean war veterans (of all service branches) who served anywhere in the world 1950–1955

Save These Dates

May 4-8, 2020 “Exercising Body, Mind, and Spirit.”

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www.lancseniorgames.org “Exercising Body, Mind, and Spirit.”

• Veterans (of all service branches) who served in Korea 1945–present

The mission of the KWVA/USA is to defend our nation. Care for our veterans. Perpetuate our legacy. remember our missing and fallen. Maintain our memorial.

Support a free Korea.

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Come and enjoy the camaraderie of your fellow veterans at a monthly meeting of the local chapter of the Korean War Veterans Association (KWVA).

We meet on the second Wednesday of each month at Wood Crest Villa — Eagle Commons, 2001 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601, starting with lunch at noon. This invitation includes spouses/companions and drivers. There is no charge for attendance. Dress code is casual.

We currently have 90+ registered members. Come join us. Hopefully, you will find it habit forming.

For registration information, please call 717-299-7979 or 717-299-8370.

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Championship Game.

But NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle wanted something a bit punchier, something easy to remember. The Pro Bowl, perhaps, or maybe even The Big One. The name by which it later became known originated with Lamar Hunt, the owner of the Kansas City Chiefs. He had seen his young daughter play with a bouncing toy called a Super Ball, and Hunt was inspired to propose the name Super Bowl for the contest.

Rozelle declared the term too informal, but it didn’t take long for Hunt’s recommendation to take hold with the public.

That first game was far from being a sellout. By kickoff time, about one-third of the seats at the 94,000-seat Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum remained unsold, as many people grumbled that the $12 ticket price (about $92 in today’s money) was excessive and refused to cough up the required funds.

And just how impressive was that first halftime show compared to the budget-busting, jaw-dropping extravaganzas we have come to expect now?

Judge for yourself. Two men, who each wore hydrogen-peroxide-propelled jetpacks (technically termed “rocket belts”), flew around the field — barely off the ground — to show what future travel could look like someday.

Two college marching bands paraded. Trumpeter Al Hirt performed. Ten thousand balloons went airborne. So did 300 pigeons, one of which left a deposit on the typewriter of young sportscaster Brent Musburger.

In that initial contest, by the way, the NFL’s Green Bay Packers walloped the AFL’s Kansas City Chiefs 35-10, and Green Bay quarterback legend Bart Starr was named MVP. Although Randal C. Hill’s heart lives in the past, the rest of him resides in Bandon, Ore. He can be reached at wryterhill@msn.com.

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Such is Life

The Look of Love is in Your Eyes Saralee Perel

Last week, Bob and I celebrated our 42nd I am reminded of the Dusty Springfield wedding anniversary. Countless times, I’ve song, “The Look of Love”: been asked: “What is your secret to a happy marriage?”

The look of love is in your eyes, “It’s all in the eyes,” I say, before explaining a look your smile can’t disguise. further.

The weekend before our anniversary, we had There’s something you should know, I lunch at an elegant tea room. Right next to us think. And that is that tons of times every was a party of about 30 people. single day, I see the same look in Bob’s eyes I saw a strikingly handsome man named that he had 42 years ago when our marriage Afshin, holding a tiny box in his hands. Soon, was first pronounced. he was joined by a strikingly beautiful woman named Amen.

You’ve got the look of love.

Not wanting to miss a thing, I got out of my It’s on your face chair to see better. a look that time can’t erase.

From left, Afshin, Saralee, and Amen.

Straining, I couldn’t hear their words, but that didn’t matter. What I saw, instead, was how At the engagement party at the tea room, they looked at each other — exactly the same way Bob and I looked at each I was taken aback when Amen said, “I’m so sorry we inconvenienced you.” other on the night we were wed. (When the rabbi pronounced us “husband Apparently, she thought I was standing because of the amount of space the and wife,” I forgot to lift my veil and left a big, red kiss mark on the white large group needed, causing me to have to leave my table. lace.)

But that was far from the case. I was standing to get a better view. Still, the family was convinced they had disrupted us, and without even telling us, treated us to our lunch.

When we stood in the parking area to have Bob take our picture for this column, I said, “I hope your marriage will be as happy as ours has been,” to which Amen said, with eyes brimming, “Oh, thank you. That means so Arthritis much.”

Corns Afshin said, “I knew when I first saw her that I wanted to marry her.”

Heel Spurs I told him that it was “love at first sight” when Bob and I met too and Gout Warts explained, “I was teaching a college class, and he was my student,” to which Diabetic Neuropathy everyone laughed.

Plantar Fasciitis “Thank you so much for putting us in your column. We are honored,” Ingrown Toenails Amen said.

Fungal Infections “I’m the one who’s honored,” I said. “You made us feel like a part of your celebration.”

On the day of our anniversary, Bob and I went to another elegant restaurant. While Maggie, the gal who took care of us, took our picture, Bob Many adults don’t give their feet the attention they deserve! whispered, “I love you this moment the way I’ve loved you through all of these years.”

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Social Security News

Fraud Advisory: New Twist on Phone Scams

By John Johnston

The Inspector General of Social Security, Gail S. Ennis, is warning the public that telephone scammers may send faked documents by email to convince victims to comply with their demands.

The Social Security Administration Office of the Inspector General has received reports of victims who received emails with attached letters and reports that appeared to be from Social Security or Social Security OIG. The letters may use official letterhead and government “jargon” to convince victims they are legitimate; they may also contain misspellings and grammar mistakes.

This is the latest variation on Social Security phone scams, which continue to be widespread throughout the United States.

Using robocalls or live callers, fraudsters pretend to be government employees and claim there is identity theft or another problem with one’s Social Security number, account, or benefits.

They may threaten arrest or other legal action or may offer to increase benefits, protect assets, or resolve identity theft.

They often demand payment via retail gift card; cash; wire transfer; internet currency, such as Bitcoin; or prepaid debit card.

Ennis urges continued vigilance against all types of phone scams no matter what “proof” callers may offer.

Social Security will never: • Threaten you with arrest or other legal action unless you immediately pay a fine or fee • Promise a benefit increase or other assistance in exchange for payment • Require payment by retail gift card, cash, wire transfer, internet currency, or prepaid debit card • Send official letters or reports containing personally identifiable information via email If there is ever a problem with your Social Security number or record, in most cases Social Security will mail you a letter. If you do need to submit payments to Social Security, the agency will send a letter with instructions and payment options.

You should never pay a government fee or fine using retail gift cards, cash, internet currency, wire transfers, or prepaid debit cards. The scammers ask for payment this way because it is very difficult to trace and recover.

If you receive a suspicious call or email about a problem with your Social Security number or account, hang up or do not respond.

We encourage the public to report Social Security phone scams using our dedicated online form at https://oig.ssa.gov.

Other ways to report fraud including calling (800) 269-0271 weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or (866) 5012101 for TTY; or by sending mail to Social Security Fraud Hotline, P.O. Box 17785, Baltimore, MD 21235.

For more information, please visit https://oig.ssa.gov/scam.

John Johnston is a Social Security public affairs specialist.

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Join us in celebrating our silver anniversary by taking a look back at life over the last 25 years … as well as a blast from one of our covers past!

2013 Top Headlines

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• The U.S. government charged fugitive whistleblower Edward Snowden with espionage and theft of government property after Snowden copied and leaked highly classified information from the National Security Agency.

• Streaming-service companies like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon began creating their own original program content to subscribers.

• Prince George, first child to the Duke and Duchess of Wales, was born in July and made his first public appearance on the steps of St. Mary’s Hospital in London.

• In June, the Supreme Court ruled that the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) was unconstitutional, meaning the Supreme Court would recognize same-sex marriage as legal.

• 10.3 million viewers watched the series finale of AMC’s Breaking Bad. The series ran five seasons and was nominated for 58 Primetime Emmy Awards, winning 16.

• Detroit became the nation’s largest public sector bankruptcy when it filed in July; the city was $18 billion to $20 billion in debt.

• Inside the apartment of an elderly German man, German investigators discovered more than 1,400 paintings by masters such as Picasso, Dürer, Renoir, Chagall, and Matisse. Many had been seized from museums and Jewish owners during Nazi rule.

• A partial government shutdown lasted 16 days after several failed attempts by the House, Senate, and President Barack Obama to reach a deal.

• Notable entertainment passings included musician Lou Reed; author Tom Clancy; and actors James Gandolfini, Cory Monteith, Peter O’Toole, Jean Stapleton, and Paul Walker.

• The implementation of the Affordable Care Act began Oct. 1 when health insurance exchanges opened online. Technical problems plagued the sites during their initial rollout.

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Sports • A Super Bowl blackout energized the game between the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers after the stadium went dark for 34 minutes.

• After years of denials, cyclist Lance Armstrong confessed to using performance-enhancing drugs during his Tour de France wins. Armstrong was stripped of all seven titles.

• Tennis player Andy Murray became the first British man to win Wimbledon in 77 years. Murray won in three sets against Novak Djokovic of Serbia.

• Two homemade pressure-cooker bombs concealed inside backpacks exploded 12 seconds apart at the finish line of the Boston Marathon on April 15, killing three people and injuring more than 250.

• On her fourth attempt, 64-year-old American longdistance swimmer Diana Nyad became the first person to swim from Cuba to Miami without a protective shark cage. Nyad arrived in Key West 53 hours after leaving Havana.

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Science & Technology • Amazon and Google began experimenting with making deliveries using drones, autonomous flight vehicles used to transport packages.

• 3D printing became more widely available to consumers and could be used to create medical devices, art, toys, architecture models, guns, and more.

• Smartwatches began to be released to the public, featuring biofeedback, GPS function, access to email via Bluetooth connection — and, of course, the time.

• The cloud went mainstream in 2013, with more than half of U.S. businesses using the cloud to store data that year. Schools and governments were also signing up for cloud-based computing.

• The olinguito, a carnivorous mammal in the raccoon family, was the first new species discovered in the Western Hemisphere in 35 years. It resides in the Andes cloud forests of western Colombia and Ecuador.

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It Was 50 Years Ago Today

‘Rainy Night in Georgia’ Randal Hill

“Rainy Night in Georgia” was a comeback hit for singer Brook Benton.

Born Benjamin Franklin Peay in South Carolina in 1931, Benton cut his gospel chops in the local Methodist church, where his father was the choirmaster.

Later, Brook’s deep, mellifluous voice powered nearly two dozen Mercury Records 45s into the Top 40 between 1959 and 1964. Then, overnight, Beatlemania swept many an American artist — including Benton — off the charts.

By the late 1960s, he was recording for Cotillion, a subsidiary of Atlantic Records. It was there that he cut “Rainy Night in Georgia,” arguably the bestremembered song of his career.

When Benton’s producer had played Benton the original 1968 version by Tony Joe White, Benton thought that White’s unpolished “Rainy Night in Georgia” was merely a demo (demonstration) record rather than a finished product.

“Rainy Night in Georgia” Brook Benton February 1970

Benton realized that this was a good song that could become great, if done right.

And it was. Released just after the onset of the 1970s, Benton’s haunting, melancholy “Rainy Night in Georgia” became a mainstay on Top 40 radio. It painted a dreary, poignant picture of a man — we assumed he was homeless — both alone and lonely in a train rumbling through a rain-swept night.

For a moment of comfort, the man held a lady’s photograph against his chest. Perhaps, in his mind, they were together again, briefly …

White was never pleased with his own version but, once he heard Benton’s, White knew that the newly released soulful rendition would be the one to find success.

Benton’s “Rainy Night in Georgia” reached No. 4 on the pop charts and No. 1 on the soul lists.

Other versions followed by country icons (Conway Twitty, Hank Williams Jr.) and soul superstars (Ray please see GEORGIA page 21

Since 2000, 50plus LIFE (previously Senior News and 50plus Senior News) has won more than 130 awards for its editorial content and design. Here’s a look at an award-winning article from our archives.

Remembering the Twentieth Century: I Remember Mama May 2002 issue Mature Media Awards: Gold Award, Personal Essay

By Joe Cacka

This wonderful story begins in the beautiful upper slopes of the thousand-foot Little Carpathian Mountains of western Slovakia.

These actually small, unspoiled rolling hills were known as the Magical Zahorie, a rather remote area covered with orchards, grape vineyards, fish ponds, streams, great cathedrals, old castles in ruins, and small family cemeteries.

The land held gorgeous scenery throughout to rest the eyes — forested peaks with lower slopes of fields and meadows filled with a magnificent profusion of wildflowers: blues, reds, purples, pinks, and yellows; bluebells, daisies, wild geraniums, and delphiniums, even dandelions.

But there was no rest for Andela. As the oldest sibling in a family of 13 children, she had the dubious job of doing all the housework plus outside farm work.

So one day in June, Andela, a beautiful, petite, blue-eyed blonde on her 16th birthday, packed all her worldly possessions into a bundle and left home for America with hopes of a better life, never to return home again.

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Deaths were disposed of by dumping the bodies overboard.

“A more forlorn party, in more dismal circumstances, would be hard to imagine,” wrote Robert Louis Stevenson after observing life in steerage on the Atlantic crossing.

Andela arrived on July 3, 1907, landing at Ellis Island for more screening and health checks before boarding a train to Allentown, Pennsylvania, where she found a job as a housemaid for a dollar a day.

Later she moved to Newark, New Jersey, where, after a few years, Andela, age 18 now, met and married her prince charming: Libor, age 21, also an immigrant who arrived the same year as Andela.

They had four children; I was the youngest. We sure were poor financially for years. The wealthy people Andela worked for eventually called her Ella. From then on, Mom was my Cinderella.

Now, Cinderella worried herself sick over the large family she left behind. Her mother and father both died, leaving the children orphans.

Cinderella worried herself to death when World War II started and Hitler invaded Czechoslovakia in 1938. By 1939, Mom (Cinderella) died of coronary thrombosis at age 47. I was 20 years old. So now, you have the real story of “Cinderella.”

Happy Mother’s Day, “Cinderella,” wherever you may be.

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— Tours and Trips — Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori

Great Museums Around the Globe Lori Verderame

Most Americans have a favorite museum or two, and since the world’s museum professionals look to the United States for the best way to exhibit art, natural history, and other objects in museums, there is probably a great museum near your home or work.

There are also some very interesting museums in other parts of the world that make travel and learning about other cultures fun and fascinating.

As a regular traveler and lecturer on art, museums, and culture all around the globe, I feel some museums require a shout-out.

Here are some of my favorite places to view, explore, contemplate, and learn.

Dublin is an early Viking city dating back to 841 AD that sits along the River Liffey and was named Dubh Linn for “black pool.” Dublin’s major museum features a fine collection of taxidermy animals that is always a winner with the kids and is known locally as The Dead Zoo. Recent exhibitions at the National Museum of Ireland include “The Spanish Flu in Ireland,” “Irish Glass,” and “Mammals of the World.”

Trinidad, Cuba: Guanuhaya Archaeology Museum in the museum city of Trinidad is like most museums in this town, Dauphin County & Museum Cumberland The Guanuhaya Archaeology in Trinidad, Cuba. deemed Cuba’s museum city for its number of museums of all types. Trinidad is approximately a The museum opened on June 21, 2018, and the one-hour drive from the 19th-century port city of exhibits natural-world simulations generated Or are call for our 2020 brochure Cienfuegos. by 520 computers and 470 high-tech projectors As you navigate the town’s numerous Tokyo, Japan: If you want to experience a displayed in five sections: Borderless World, Forest, Transportation Exclusively cobblestone streets and enthusiastic street by: museum thatEast has been described by words like & West Shore Future Park, Forest of Lamps, and Tea House.

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— Tours and Trips — Reykjavik, Iceland: The Icelandic Phallological Museum — that’s right — is a museum dedicated to all things and some art associated with the science of phallology. An unusual museum, the museum displays phalluses from many different species and other related artifacts.

A few tips to remember when you are in a museum anywhere in the world: “Hands off the exhibits” is a no-brainer.

Don’t forget that the smaller the purse or backpack, the better chance you have of holding onto it as you tour. It is also good to carry a small bag so you don’t run the risk of bumping your bag into a precious work of art.

If your language skills are rusty, keep your smartphone handy to translate exhibition labels or signage presented in foreign languages.

Allow extra time to view the displays and experience the museum to the fullest. Museums are

a great way to immerse yourself in the local culture and get a taste of the history as you visit someplace new.

Dr. Lori Verderame is the director of www.DrLoriV. com and www.youtube.com/drloriv. She is the awardwinning Ph.D. antiques appraiser and artifacts expert on History channel’s The Curse of Oak Island, about the world’s oldest treasure hunt. Dr. Lori presents her Antiques Appraisal Comedy Show with free appraisals nationwide. Visit www.DrLoriV.com/events or call (888) 431-1010.

Traveling Overseas is Only Dangerous Until You Get There For some people, worries about crime and terrorism are enough to rule out travel outside the U.S. And that’s a shame, says internationally acclaimed travel expert Chris Herrmann, who points out that when it comes to being fearful, many folks are their own worst enemies.

Herrmann knows full well the anxieties that nearly kept him back from an amazing around-the-world backpacking trip he took at age 62.

The fear of traveling alone with the unfamiliarity of unknown destinations can be daunting.

Herrmann had suddenly lost his wife of 40 years to cancer. Now without a travel partner, he took off anyway.

His message is: You must as well.

If another travel partner isn’t available to travel, don’t be put off — go anyway.

Solo traveling has many advantages, one of which, all solo travelers say, is you are motivated to socialize more and therefore make friends more readily.

Traveling solo means you also need to be extra travel wary. Always avoid being in places where there are no other people, such as empty streets.

If you are in a street surrounded by other people, even if they are locals, there’s a greater possibility of someone coming to your assistance if needed. A more secure option is to buddy up with a fellow traveler you’ve met before you go out.

Herrmann says most stories where danger was encountered were due to one or a combination of three factors: sex, alcohol, and drugs. Used unwisely, you risk putting yourself under the control of others and therefore dramatically increasing your risk of danger.

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life is the need for partying is not as great as that of our younger counterparts.

The advantage of travel, no matter the country, is the many interesting and delightful people you meet. But it’s those few “bad apples” you need to be on your guard for. It’s about being street wise; don’t always be a trusting soul.

It’s a sad thing to do, but when out in the streets in some countries with high levels of known scams, avoid eye contact with passersby, minimizing the opportunity for those looking to take advantage of easy targets.

If a stranger is overly friendly, be wary and avoid them. “Friendly” scammers will typically use a simple greeting to build rapport. The next step is to “help” you with inside information, which is typically a setup for a scam.

Engaging with locals offers great cultural insight, but choose whom you engage with, use your instincts, and take your time to build trust.

All cities have trouble spots. Our home cities

have areas we know and avoid due to their higher risk. When in an unfamiliar city, ask at your accommodation where and when it is safe to go.

Herrmann recalls an example after he had checked into a hotel in Cali, Colombia.

“After traveling all morning I was keen for an afternoon walk up to a lookout. I was told to wait until the morning. The reason, they explained, was not only would it be cooler, but there will be police presence along the trail.

“Next morning proved that, with hundreds of other walkers and joggers … and police presence. And it felt very safe.”

It’s common to feel anxious and fearful in unfamiliar surrounds. But by being street smart, using your intuition, and seeking local knowledge, you will appreciate overseas travel was only dangerous until you got there.

Chris Herrmann is the author of The Youthful Art of Midlife Travel, a speaker, and a travel coach. For a full list of safe travel tips and advice, sign up for Youthful Midlife Travel Club at youthfulmidlifetravel.com.

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By David J. Hill

Association Found Between Poor Diet, Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Participants who ate a diet high in red added Dighe. and processed meat, fried food, refined It turns out that a Western dietary grains, and high-fat dairy were three times pattern, one defined as high in more likely to develop an eye condition that consumption of red and processed meat, damages the retina and affects a person’s fried food, refined grains, and high-fat central vision, according to the results of a dairy, may be a risk factor for developing study from the University at Buffalo. late AMD. The condition is called late-stage ageHowever, a Western diet was not related macular degeneration. AMD is an associated with development of early AMD irreversible condition that affects a person’s in the study, published recently in the central vision, taking away their ability to British Journal of Ophthalmology. drive, among other common daily activities.

The authors studied the occurrence of “Treatment for late, neovascular AMD early and late AMD over approximately 18 is invasive and expensive, and there is no years of follow-up among participants of treatment for geographic atrophy, the other the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities form of late AMD that also causes vision Study.

Macular degeneration causes the sufferer’s central vision to deteriorate. loss,” said Shruti Dighe, who conducted Dighe and colleagues used data on the research as part of her master’s in 66 different foods that participants selfFebruary is Age-Related epidemiology at UB’s School of Public reported consuming between 1987 and Health and Health Professions.

1995 and identified two diet patterns Macular Degeneration Awareness Month “It is in our best interest to catch this in this cohort — Western and what condition early and prevent development of late AMD.” researchers commonly refer to as “prudent” (healthy) — that best explained the And that’s why the finding that diet plays a role in AMD is so intriguing, greatest variation between diets.

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“What we observed in this study was that people who had no AMD or early AMD at the start of our study and reported frequently consuming unhealthy foods were more likely to develop vision-threatening, late-stage disease approximately 18 years later,” said study senior author Amy Millen, Ph.D., associate professor and associate chair of epidemiology and environmental health at UB. This U.S.-based study is one of the first examining diet patterns and development of AMD over time. The other studies were conducted in European cohorts.

Early AMD is asymptomatic, meaning that people often don’t know they have it. To catch it, a physician would have to review a photo of the person’s retina, looking for pigmentary changes and development of drusen, or yellow deposits made up of lipids.

With late AMD, there could be either atrophy or a buildup of new blood vessels in the part of the eye known as the macula.

“When people start developing these changes, they will begin to notice visual symptoms. Their vision will start diminishing,” Dighe said. “This is advanced or late-stage AMD.” But not everyone who has early AMD progresses to the more debilitating late stage.

To date, most research has been conducted on specific nutrients — such as high-dose antioxidants — that seem to have a protective effect.

But, Dighe explains, people consume a variety of foods and nutrients, not just one or two, and that’s why looking at diet patterns helps tell more of the story.

“Our work provides additional evidence that that diet matters,” Millen added.

“From a public health standpoint, we can tell people that if you have early AMD, it is likely in your best interest to limit your intake of processed meat, fried food, refined grains, and high-fat dairy to preserve your vision over time.”

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Funding for aging-related services is a combination of state and federal monies, with the Pennsylvania Lottery providing the major source of funding.

In Lancaster County, the AAA is part of county government. We are dedicated to providing Lancaster County residents, 60 years of age and older, with a wide range of informational resources and services as well as advocacy efforts and elder abuse protection.

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On Life and Love after 50

Hot-Potato Topic: Women Dating Younger Men

Tom Blake

A widow named Jackie approached me recently and asked: “Does age matter in dating when it comes to women being older than men?”

I asked Jackie why she asked that question.

She explained that at her 50th high school reunion, she met a classmate. After a year of dating, they married. Two months later, he was diagnosed with cancer.

Five months after that, he passed away.

“I don’t think I could willingly go through that again,” Jackie said. “At my ‘young age’ of 72, I’d want someone younger.”

Older dating younger has always been a hot-potato topic with my readers. When I’ve written on this subject, I’ve been dragged over the coals by young women, older men, older women, bitter men, and opinionated women.

In society, older men dating younger women seems to be acceptable, whereas women dating younger men raises eyebrows and can bring forth disparaging remarks.

A Canadian dating website is credited with coining the term “cougar,” which describes a woman who dates younger men. I don’t like the term; I think it’s demeaning.

Jackie is not the only widow who feels she doesn’t want to experience widowhood again.

I fixed up a widow, age 60, with a male friend, knowing they had similar interests.

She asked, “How old is he?”

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“Late 60s, early 70s,” I guessed.

Two days later, I saw them enjoying a beverage together at a local restaurant. I thought to myself, “Bingo. A good introduction and possible match.”

Not so. The following week, she told me she found out he was 75, and she didn’t want to take the chance of becoming a widow again.

I asked four other senior women their opinions about dating younger men.

Ann said: “If I were to date men my age, 72-82, I’d be taking my life into my own hands every time one of them drives. Also, some men that age can’t drive at night.”

Lisa wrote, “Age is less important than someone’s level of maturity, outlook on life, and health and activity level. I have dated men older and younger. I will be 72 in February and am dating a man 60.

“When I’m on dating websites, men who are older than I seem so ‘old.’”

Greta commented, “Age has nothing to do with it. Compatibility is what’s important.”

Margaret shared, “I’ve dated men 15 years older and 20 years younger.

Some younger men were more mature than older men — a few who behaved childishly. If you enjoy each other’s company and have fun together, age doesn’t matter.”

At what age difference do critics of older women dating younger men start rolling their eyes and making snide comments? Five years, 10, 15, 20, and 25plus; it doesn’t seem to matter.

I see nothing wrong with women dating younger men. The women should be aware, however, that there may be challenges, especially if the age difference is 10 or more years. If either person has children, that may muddy the water as well.

And there could be negative comments from nosy acquaintances. Imagine a friend seeing you in a restaurant with your younger man. The friend might say, “Hi, Ellen. I didn’t know you had a grandson!”

Ellen smiles, her stomach churns; she mumbles something like, “Yes, isn’t he darling!”

Everybody’s different. There’s no right or wrong. Mature singles must enjoy life while they can. It’s nobody’s business what the respective ages are, except the two people involved.

So, go for it, Jackie. Check out those younger men.

For dating information, previous articles, or to sign up for Tom’s complimentary, weekly e-newsletter, go to www.findingloveafter50.com.

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GEORGIA from page 13 Charles, Sam Moore of Sam and Dave).

Although Benton released five Cotillion albums and 14 more singles, he never had another hit.

One thing Tony Joe White knew about was about rainy nights.

“When I got out of high school, I went to Marietta, Georgia. I had a sister living there,” he said in a 2014 interview with music journalist Ray Sasho.

“I drove a dump truck for the highway department. When it would rain, you didn’t have to go to work.

You could stay home and play your guitar … I spent a lot of rainy nights in Marietta, Georgia.”

White signed with Tennessee’s Monument Records and found one special groove that would bring him some recognition. In his only solo

success — “Polk Salad Annie” — the deep-voiced White described a toughas-nails girl named Annie out picking an edible plant called pokeweed, which grows in Southern woods and fields.

Many thought polk salad was code for something else.

“A lot of the hippie festivals, flower children and everybody, they would bring deep bags of grass (marijuana) back to the dressing room or back to my tent,” White recalled, undoubtedly with a chuckle and an eyeroll.

“And they said, ‘We brought you a little polk.’ And I was like, ‘That’s not the kind I’m talking about.’”

Randal C. Hill is a rock ’n’ roll historian who lives at the Oregon coast. He may be reached at wryterhill@msn.com.

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