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50plus EXPO Coming to Shady Maple May 18 By Megan Joyce

Donna Anderson, president of OnLine Publishers and OLP Events, said the move to Shady Maple seemed a natural fit for the 50plus EXPO. The event site is an ideal location for

This year, the Lancaster County 50plus EXPO is headed east. It’s the 17th year for the annual spring event but the first time it will be held at Shady Maple Conference Center, a popular destination for both locals and tourists for its smorgasbord, farm market, gift shop, and banqueting facilities. The Lancaster County 50plus EXPO (Spring) will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 18, in Shady Maple’s Smorgasbord Building at 129 Toddy Drive, East Earl. Presented by OLP Events, the EXPO will feature more than 80 exhibitors providing up-to-date information focused on the health, lifestyle, and needs of the local 50plus community.

said. “We endeavor to provide information to individuals in all areas of the county, and this year we are focused on the northeast corridor.” The 50plus EXPO is held twice a

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reaching baby boomers, seniors, and caregivers who live east of Lancaster city. “We’re very excited about bringing the spring 50plus EXPO to Shady Maple Conference Center in East Earl, Lancaster County,” Anderson

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year in Lancaster County. The 50plus EXPO (Fall) will return to Spooky Nook Sports in Manheim Sept. 21. In addition to exhibitors, the 50plus EXPO offers guests free health screenings, educational presentations, live entertainment and

demonstrations, and door prizes. “Access to relevant information is critical to sound decision making. The more we know, the better our decision will be on subjects important to the lifestyles of those of us over 50 years old,” Anderson said. Guests are also encouraged to visit the EXPO’s Salon Spot for free blowouts, mini manicures, and mini massages, all available from Lancaster School of Cosmetology students. Admission and parking to the event are both free. For more details on the Lancaster County 50plus EXPO (Spring), check out the guide included on page 15 in this issue of 50plus LIFE. More information can also be found at www.50plusExpoPA.com or by calling (717) 285-1350.

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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. Coins & Currency Steinmetz Coins & Currency, Inc. 350 Centerville Road, Lancaster (717) 299-1211

Funeral & Cremation Services Cremation Society of Pennsylvania Serving Lancaster County (800) 720-8221

Dental Services American Dental Solutions 221 Rohrerstown Road, Lancaster (717) 293-7822

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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

Retirement Communities Colonial Lodge Community 2015 N. Reading Road, Denver (717) 336-5501 Senior Move Management Armstrong Relocation Services 1074 E. Main St., Mount Joy (717) 492-4155

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By Chelsea Peifer When Barb Burrell read about a public contest to select the name of the then-nameless Pride of the Susquehanna riverboat, she thought she might as well put an entry in. “I submitted my name [suggestion] in 1986, and it got picked,” Burrell said. “And I also got a plaque and lifetime tickets for the riverboat.” And now, 30 years after naming the popular stern-driven paddlewheel riverboat that visitors delight in riding, Burrell also volunteers a few days each week at the riverboat. “I volunteer with whatever they need help with,” Burrell, 69, said. “They make sandwiches, and I help deliver orders or call names. I help in the office when I can, but I love the kitchen crew.” Burrell started riding on the riverboat more frequently when she retired. “There’s nothing like it. It’s just wonderful. You get to see the mountains, birds, and wildlife … and you get the chance to talk to people from all over the United States,” she said. The riverboat was built by hand on City Island as a communityservice project by the Harrisburg Area Riverboat Society and launched in 1988, according to its website (www.harrisburgriverboat. com). The proceeds that don’t go toward maintaining the riverboat are given to community-service projects benefiting seniors, children, military veterans, and others. The riverboat is one of only six remaining “authentic” paddlewheel riverboats in the nation, meaning that it only uses the paddlewheels for propulsion and steering. Burrell had the chance to take part in the riverboat’s 25th anniversary celebration a few years ago, and she was volunteering on the day that the boat welcomed its millionth customer. Choosing a favorite cruise is not easy for Burrell, who said it really

Volunteer Barb Burrell in the dining area inside the Pride of the Susquehanna, the location of the riverboat’s dinner cruises and other special events.

depends what a person is looking for on their trip—because the riverboat can be used for anything from weddings and business functions to themed dinner cruises and murder mysteries. “I like the ‘Pirates on the Pride’ and I like the ‘Princess’ ride. I love it all,” Burrell laughed. “I’ll go ride anytime.” The riverboat also offers daily 45-minute cruises to visitors on all seven days of the week from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Tours can cover history, ecology, and environmental issues surrounding the Susquehanna River. In the springtime, Burrell delights in seeing lots of children and students visit the boat for field trips. “I love to see all the kids having fun,” Burrell said. Her own two grandchildren love going along on the riverboat with her and jump right in to help volunteer with the kitchen crew sometimes. “The first time they rode with me, they just stood at the back and watched the paddles,” Burrell recalled. The months of May through November are pretty much nonstop at the riverboat, but during the winter months there are plenty of repairs to be done and lots of preparations for the busier season. Burrell retired in 2010 when her husband, Larry, became ill and soon passed away. They were married for 42 years.

Burrell lives with her dog, Gus, who is a 10-year-old Jack Russell and black Labrador mix. “Gus was a stray, and my husband was ill and decided that he wanted to keep him,” she explained. “He just showed up at our door, and he’s still there. He is a feisty little thing, and very protective.” Before retirement, Burrell owned a cleaning service, and before that she worked in construction. Now she continues to work part time as a cashier. “If I’m not doing anything, I show up and ride the riverboat,” Burrell said. “Everyone has to experience it. There’s so much to offer on it. There are so many activities, and they’re all worth it.” Visitors to the riverboat may park in the lots off the Market Street Bridge and can follow the signs marked “riverboat” along the walking paths on the island that lead to the docks where the riverboat is located. Anyone who is interested in volunteering with the Pride of the Susquehanna riverboat should call (717) 234-6500. “We can use any help that we can get,” Kim Yoder, administrative assistant with the riverboat, said. Burrell encourages everyone who is retired or soon to retire to get involved with something such as volunteering right away. “Sitting at home is not a good idea. You can end up getting depressed and thinking about all that you can or cannot do,” she said. “Get involved with anything. There are so many things to do.” For Burrell, volunteering at the riverboat has become one of the parts of her routine that she looks forward to the most. “You meet so many different people from all different walks of life, and you find out how good your life really is,” she said. “You make people smile, and that’s the best thing. “Get out there and talk to people and let them talk about themselves. You learn so much.” www.50plusLifePA.com

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Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori

Dr. Lori’s Kid Collectors Lori Verderame

At my public antiques-appraisal events held at venues nationwide, many of my audience members are kids. Some of these kids remind me of my childhood. I was a kid who spent many a weekend touring local flea markets and yard sales with my dad. My dad liked to look for old tools and military objects, and he taught me about them. But the kids that come to my events collect all types of objects, from fine art to movie memorabilia and more. Young people are very keen collectors. They know what’s hot and what’s not. They learn to become good negotiators and they know how to spot a bargain and how to use their technology skills to sell and trade online. I often feature kids and their

collections on my grandpa’s antiques appraisal button jar to one of my tour. They share events. their knowledge What Carly of a collectible category and talk had found was a Native about diverse American collections peace medal ranging from that Louis and Star Wars toys to Clark gave vintage pottery. to the Native Here are a few of the kids that Americans during their follow me and are at the core of my Dr. Lori with Emily during Dr. Lori’s Kid expedition Kid Collectors Collectors Appraisal event in Tulsa, Okla. under the auspices of the programs. During the early years of my tour, Jefferson administration. My evaluation of her valuable I met Carly, age 5, who came to my event in Lancaster, Pa. Accompanied piece of Western history was the impetus for a childhood filled with by her mother and older sister, she the joy of collecting. Carly returned brought a medal she found in her

Asaya from Virginia Beach, Va., bought an autographed poster of Pete Rose from a thrift store. He loves baseball, and although the 6-year-old was unfamiliar with the Cincinnati Reds slugger, Asaya liked the piece so much that it started him on his way as an autograph collector. He even asked for my autograph to add to his collection. I met Ethan, age 11, at my show in Baltimore, Md. He told me that he and his older brother collect “unusual objects” from flea markets and thrift stores.

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Volunteer Spotlight Retired Couple Supports Meals on Wheels Together What could be better for the Meals On Wheels (MOW) program of Lancaster County than double the delivery help? Take a peek this month at Phil and Sandy Eby— who volunteer regularly with the MOW office at 1085B Manheim Pike, Lancaster, and are RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) volunteers as well. Born in Perry County, Sandy re-grounded her roots in the Lancaster area in 2010. Phil started volunteering with MOW of Lancaster five years ago and Sandy now has seven years of service. In addition to MOW, Phil also volunteers with Woodcrest Villa. The Ebys enjoy camping and biking in their spare time. They also love spending time with their two children, five grandchildren, and

You are invited to join the Lancaster County Office of Aging team of volunteer APPRISE counselors who assist Medicare-eligible beneficiaries navigate the often-confusing Medicare system. APPRISE counselors receive intensive training in Medicare Parts A, B and D, Supplemental Insurances, Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicaid, PACE Plus, and other health insurance-related topics. This training allows volunteers to provide unbiased assistance to consumers so they can make an informed decision and choose the plan that best meets their specific needs. APPRISE counselors assist older and disabled individuals with: • Understanding Medicare A, B, and D • Making informed choices about Medicare Advantage Plans • Deciding what Medicare D Plan (prescription coverage) is best • Selecting a Medigap Policy • Applying for PACE Plus • Determining what financial assistance an individual may be eligible to receive APPRISE counselors must be available during weekdays for the shadowing, training, and counseling parts of this volunteer opportunity. For more information, please contact Bev Via at 717-299-7979 or 1-800-801-3070, or by e-mail at viab@co.lancaster.pa.us.

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Salute to a Veteran

Robert D. Wilcox

Early On, He Served Our ‘Advisers’ in Vietnam

Richard “Pete” Petersen says that, when he was growing up in a suburb of St. Louis, his father thought of him as “an undisciplined young man”—so much so that his father strongly urged him to enlist in the Army, where he’d get straightened out. So Petersen did that in February 1962, and his dad turned out to be right. Of course, neither of them had any idea that he would one day be shipped off to a place like Vietnam, where the southern half of that country was trying to defend itself from a communist invasion from the north. Getting there was something of a rocky road. After basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., he shipped to Fort Gordon, Ga., to attend a telegraph operator school. Having successfully completed

that, he was Petersen able to get assigned to a back to his teletype machine. New Jersey base During his that served the time there, he also needs of Nike missiles guarding experienced the major earthquake Philadelphia. that damaged a big Then, he was part of the base and sent to Fort “made automobiles Richardson, Alaska, bounce up and where in the winter down like rubber they had two hours of sunlight a day balls.” Then he one and, every now and day noticed on the then, the wind chill bulletin board would flirt with 60 Pvt. Richard Petersen after basic that they needed below zero. training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. volunteers to go to The rule there Vietnam to man was that every newcomer served on KP (kitchen gunships. He was approaching the end of his hitch and was thinking of patrol), where he performed all kinds making a career of the Army, but he of kitchen duties. And only then was

hadn’t yet seen what combat was like. So he decided to extend his enlistment and volunteer to go to Vietnam. And soon he found himself on an airplane headed for Saigon. When he arrived, they assessed him for serving on a helicopter gunship. But when he told them he had qualified as sharpshooter (which he was pretty proud of), they told him dourly that that wasn’t good enough. To man a gunship, you had to be no less than excellent in marksmanship. So he was assigned to use his skills as a teletype operator. He was to send and receive messages for the American “advisers,” which in those days were the Americans supporting the struggling South Vietnam army. Thousands of South Vietnamese please see VIETNAM page 12

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You never have to And yet, Smith was darn your socks. “being raised to leave.” That was a weekly There was life outside chore for Grandma, but Grundy, and her parents when you have holes in wanted her to have it. your socks, you go buy And she did: college in new ones. another town, jobs in You don’t have to other states, marriage, settle for just three children, and marriage channels on TV, either, again. She became a or just one local grocer, published author, a but in the new book mental health advocate, a Dimestore by Lee Smith, grieving mother. Dimestore: A Writer’s Life you can read about And through it all, in By Lee Smith someone who did. c. 2016, Algonquin Books her heart, Smith never Born in an area of really left Grundy. of Chapel Hill the Appalachians that How could she? It was 224 pages were so steep that “the home, “the perfect … sun didn’t even hit our yard until education for a fiction writer.” about 11 o’clock,” Lee Smith grew up Inside Dimestore, there’s a little in the shadow of both mountains and something for everybody. dimestore. Fans of author Lee Smith’s novels That was her father’s Five and Ten will find introspection here, on reading, Cent Variety Store, which he’d owned writing, and how her novels came since Smith was a small girl and that together. Most are humorous; some are he’d operated with the help of family teary. when he was feeling “kindly nervous.” Then there are the best parts of this At those times, he stayed in a state book: chapters that sparkle and essays mental hospital in another city, far away about life in a small town so isolated from home in Grundy, Va., population that many of Smith’s grade-school of about 3,000. classmates had never even been outside Lee remembers those days but the county—priceless pages, evoking doesn’t dwell on them. When either of nostalgia that feels like a homemade her parents was hospitalized for mental afghan or chocolate chip cookies hot health issues, she stayed with family— from the oven. which nearly described everybody in As she does in her novels, Smith Grundy. makes it seem as though we’ve met That was back when parents didn’t her people before, or grew up knowing always know the whereabouts of their them as our parents’ friends. Even children for most of the day, and when readers raised in the big city will be product deliveries could take hours convinced that they hailed from over because “visiting” was part of the yonder. package. You shouldn’t hesitate to give this It was when Saturday nights were book to an elder, with plans to borrow spent at the drive-in, listening to it back soon. It contains the kind of bluegrass music before the movie began; warmth you need on One of Those and before chain stores replaced locally Days. Yep, Dimestore is a pretty darn owned businesses, including Smith’s good book. father’s dimestore. The Bookworm is Terri Schlichenmeyer. It was when neighbors took up the Terri has been reading since she was 3 years slack when it was needed, because old and she never goes anywhere without a everybody watched out for everybody book. She lives on a hill in Wisconsin with two dogs and 14,000 books. else. www.50plusLifePA.com

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‘Sloop John B’ Randal Hill

“Sloop John B” The Beach Boys May 1966 Was Capitol Records—one of the industry’s biggest labels—about to make a major mistake with one of its top acts? The haunting “Caroline, No,” the debut single from the Beach Boys’ new Pet Sounds album, hadn’t sold well. In a panic, Capitol rush-released a second Pet Sounds track. But would this be a wise move? After all, the Beach Boys’ “Sloop John B” had been sitting on the shelf for nearly a year, it wasn’t an original work from creative leader Brian Wilson, and it was the only Pet Sounds track without melancholia or introspection. Not to worry. “Sloop John B” took off like a shot, selling 500,000 copies the first two weeks, on its way to No. 3 on the national charts and becoming the 11th Top Ten winner for the www.50plusLifePA.com

California quintet. The song had a long history. “The John B Sails” had come from the Bahamas as a story song about a sunken boat. It was brought to America’s attention in 1927 by poet Carl Sandburg’s The American Songbag. In 1951 the ditty was adapted by the Weavers as “The Wreck of the John B.” Seven years later, the Kingston Trio included it on their debut album. This was the version first heard by future Beach Boy Al Jardine. In the booklet that accompanied the Pet Sounds CD later, Jardine recalled the summer of 1965. “Brian was at the piano. I asked him if I could sit down and show him something. I laid out the chord pattern and said, ‘Remember this song?’”

Wilson’s reaction? “I’m not a big fan of the Kingston Trio.” Jardine then showed Wilson how the song would sound in the Beach Boys’ style. “The very next day I got a phone call to come down to the studio,” Jardine said. “Brian played the song for me, and I was blown away. [From] the idea stage to the completed track took less than 24 hours.” Wilson gave the tune his signature Beach Boys imprint of dense harmonies, as well as the use of a 12string guitar and some minor chord changes. He also altered some of the original lyrics: “This is the worst trip since I have been born” became “This is the worst trip I’ve ever been on”—possibly a wink from Wilson to the drug

culture he was embracing, a venture that eventually would all but destroy him. “Sloop John B” was recorded after Wilson auditioned each group member—Mike Love, Al Jardine, and brothers Dennis and Carl Wilson—to see whose voice would best fit the lead vocal. Brian Wilson ended up singing the lead on the first and third verses, with Love handling the second-verse chorus. Jardine had always assumed he would sing the lead—after all, it was he who suggested the future hit—but he later admitted philosophically, “My vocal had a much more mellow approach because I was bringing it from the folk idiom. For the radio, we needed a more rock approach.” And good rock ’n’ roll was what the Beach Boys were all 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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If you have a PC computer, you’ve possibly seen this window, or something like it, pop up when you turn your computer on. What are you to do? Well, I don’t want to tell you what to do, but here’s what I’m going to do. Wait … wait … and then wait some more. The free upgrade to Windows 10 will be available (for those with PCs running Windows 7, 8.1, or 9) until August 2016. So there’s plenty of time for “early adopters” to discover and protest what’s wrong with Windows 10 and give Microsoft a chance to fix the bugs before I go for the upgrade. I don’t chase down the latest and greatest gadgets out there. You’d think I’d be an early adopter, but I’m not. I read the reviews about what’s new with technology so I can be current, but I’m slow to make a purchase. Here are three reasons why I am not an early adopter: 1. If it ain’t broke ... I don’t believe in a “Kleenex society”—use it once and toss it aside. Quite literally, when I find an old tissue in a coat pocket, I’m more than happy to reuse it over and over again. It takes a lot for me to replace something that’s still functioning fine and meeting my needs. Sure, sometimes I have to endure shocked expressions or ribbing that I’m still carrying an iPhone that is now three generations older than the one available in stores, but I can take it. Pressure from someone who thinks they know what I need or wants me to have what they have is no reason to give up what I like or am used to. I don’t base my footwear purchases on what other people are wearing or would like me to wear. Why is technology any different? What I walk in or talk on or type with has to meet my needs—not anyone else’s. I suspect that is true of you too. 2. I’m no guinea pig. If unpaid internships pose an ethical dilemma, www.50plusLifePA.com

why doesn’t selling technology before it performs properly have us equally indignant? The analogy is weak because an intern doesn’t pay to work, but we do pay when we buy a phone, tablet, or computer that has been rushed to market before the bugs have been fixed or exterminated. Since when did paying customers become unpaid usability experts? Yes, fixes come down the pipeline after early adopters make a fuss. Why not offer a discount to early buyers for our expertise and feedback on the new products? 3. I’m sticky. Loyal. Content. Maybe a little bit of each. I’ve never been a fan of change for change’s sake. Statistically that’s true of most baby boomers (born before 1964) and beyond. It’s not that we sticky ones can’t learn something new or be flexible, but for heaven’s sake, have it be because there’s some kind of improvement with the technology, not just a need for it to look different so some users won’t get bored. There are incredible technologies out there, and all kinds of amazing things are in the pipeline. Your choice to purchase a new tech device or make an upgrade should be about its benefit to you. What can it do that your old device can’t? What need does it fill? Does it sound like something you’ll enjoy? Don’t let anxiety about learning something new prevent you from embracing change, but also be sure that you’re not succumbing to pressure to adopt something new before you’re ready or want to. Abby Stokes, author of “Is This Thing On?” A Friendly Guide to Everything Digital for Newbies, Technophobes, and the Kicking & Screaming and its companion website, AskAbbyStokes.com, is the Johnny Appleseed of Technology, singlehandedly helping more than 300,000 people cross the digital divide.

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June 10, 2016 Aug. 25, 2016 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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Please, join us! This combined event is FREE for veterans of all ages, active military, and their families.

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Employers Job Counseling Workshops/Seminars Resume Writing Assistance Principal Sponsors: Sponsored by: Berks Encore • Bob 94.9 • CBS21 Disabled American Veterans • Pennsylvania American Legion PA National Guard Employment Outreach Services Pennsylvania State Headquarters VFW • The SYGMA Network Veterans Affairs of Berks County • WFYL • WHP580

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Thinking back to and swallows eat when I was 5 years small insects, old and living in they get that Lancaster city, one food in different of the first kinds habitats, reducing of birds I saw were competition for flocks of chimney it among those swifts wheeling species. quickly across the Hummingbirds Ruby-throated hummingbird. summer sky above get insects from row houses, their flowers at the chattering notes ground level. Swifts tumbling to the catch insects in ground as they flew. the sky, mostly I remember being over cities, while fascinated by them, swallows snare that and I know I was same food closer to hooked on nature at the ground level, Barn swallow. that young age. mostly in farmland. Ruby-throated These species of hummingbirds, chimney swifts, birds raise young in different niches, and six species of swallows nest eliminating rivalry among them for in southeastern Pennsylvania and nesting sites. Hummingbirds raise elsewhere in the United States. They two broods of two youngsters each in are all miniature masters of flight. grass-and-down cups on top of twigs. Their development is centered on They bind those nurseries with spider nearly endless flight every day. webs and decorate them with lichens, They are powerful, agile fliers that camouflaging each cradle. stay aloft much of each day to get Chimney swifts build twig food. All have tiny legs and feet they platforms down the inside of use to perch. Those limbs reduce their chimneys, using their saliva to hold weight for better flying, but the birds the twigs together and attach those can’t walk, making them dependent cradles to the sheer walls. on flight to get food. The six kinds of swallows that nest Though they have different body here do so in a variety of sheltering builds and styles of getting food, niches, both natural and humanhummingbirds and swifts are related made. Barn swallows and cliff in the Apodiformes order of birds. swallows attach mud-pellet cradles to Although related, the two beams in barns and under bridges, as species occupy different habitats: they have in caves and on cliffs. Hummingbirds hover among flowers Tree swallows and purple martins to get nectar and insects with their rear offspring in bird boxes, as they long beaks, and swifts stay high in the also do in tree cavities. And bank sky to snare flying insects with their and rough-winged swallows hatch wide mouths. youngsters in burrows they dig into But the unrelated swifts and stream banks. swallows are built alike because they Watch for these miniature masters have similar flying-insect foods in of flight this summer. They are all the sky habitats they share. Habitats noticeable when searching in the shape all forms of life, allowing proper habitats. each kind the ability to fit into and Clyde McMillan-Gamber is a retired efficiently use its habitat. Lancaster County Parks naturalist. Though hummingbirds, swifts, www.50plusLifePA.com

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May 18, 2016 • 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Shady Maple Conference Center • Smorgasbord Building 129 Toddy Drive, East Earl

Principal Sponsors:

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Table of Contents Welcome.............................................................. 20 Registration Form............................................. 20 Park ‘n’ Ride Information................................ 20 Directions to the EXPO................................... 20 What to Expect at the EXPO......................... 21 Presenter............................................................. 22 Dear Pharmacist................................................ 23 Health Screenings............................................ 24 Free Salon Services.......................................... 24 Exhibitor Display Map..................................... 25 50plus LIFE.......................................................... 26 Door Prizes.......................................................... 27 Seminars & Entertainment............................ 29

Registration is a breeze!

Simply bring this completed form with you to the EXPO, drop it at the registration desk and you are ready to go!

Dear Friends,

LANCASTER COUNTY

We are looking forward to seeing you at the 17th annual Lancaster County 50plus EXPO (Spring). Each month, you enjoy the information that is included in 50plus LIFE, and the EXPO is a great complement to that. There are returning exhibitors as well as new ones. Your lives change from year to year, and what may not have been of interest to you last year may be of more importance to you this year. Representatives from a wide array of businesses are looking forward to speaking with you about issues that are on your mind, whether that is caregiving, health, home improvements, finances, leisure, travel, fitness, nutrition, or something else. Our 50plus EXPOs are effective forums for all those “hidden” community resources to gather in visible, easy-to-access locations! For your enjoyment, entertainment and demonstrations have been scheduled throughout the day, including a fashion show, cake-decorating demonstration, advice on avoiding identity theft, musicaltheater performances, and more. OLP Events is happy to be able to present this dynamic, one-day event to our visitors free of charge. This day is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors. Please stop by their booths, have your bingo card signed, and talk with them about how they can assist you. Sponsors for the 50plus EXPO include: Principal Sponsors – 50plus LIFE, b magazine

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Visitor Bag Sponsor – Heart of Lancaster & Lancaster Regional Medical Centers

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Seminar Sponsor – Willow Valley Communities

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Supporting Sponsors – East Earl Chiropractic, Lancashire Terrace Retirement Village, Landis Communities, Regional Gastroenterology Associates of Lancaster (RGAL), RetireSafe, Seniors Helping Seniors

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Wheelchairs will be available at the front desk courtesy of On-Line Publishers, Inc.

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Park ‘n’ Ride:

To make registering for door prizes an easy task – bring along your extra return address labels.

Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., will be providing shuttle transportation from your parking area to the EXPO entrance. Please, hop aboard!

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Directions to Shady Maple Conference Center From York and points west: Take Route 30 East to 222 North. Keep right at the fork to continue on US-222 N. After about 10 miles, take the 322 exit toward Ephrata. Head east on 322 about 7 miles and turn left onto Toddy Drive. Shady Maple will be on your left.

From West Chester and points east: Take Route 30 West toward Downingtown/Lancaster. Take the 322/Manor Avenue exit and turn right onto 322/Manor Avenue. After about 18 miles, turn right onto 897 North. Turn left onto Toddy Drive; Shady Maple will be on your right.

From Lebanon and points north: Head south on 897/South Fifth Avenue and turn left onto 419 North/897 South. Continue to follow 897 South for 19 miles. Turn left onto Terre Hill Road and continue onto Linden Street. Turn left onto North Earl Street and continue onto 897 South. Turn left onto 23 East/PA-897 South and turn right onto 897 South. Turn right onto Toddy Drive; Shady Maple will be on your right.

From Christiana and points south: Take Route 41 North and turn right onto Route 30 East. Turn left onto 897 North/ White Horse Road and then turn left onto Amish Road. Turn right onto Buena Vista Road. Turn left onto School Lane Road. Turn left onto 340 West/PA-897 North, followed soon by a right onto 897 North. Turn right to stay on 897 North/Springville Road. After about 5 miles, turn left onto 322 West, followed soon by a right back onto 897 North. Turn left onto Toddy Drive; Shady Maple will be on your right.

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What to Expect at the EXPO The 50plus EXPO is an event that’s a unique hybrid of information and leisure, all geared toward satisfying the needs of the area’s over-50 crowd. This day is about you and whatever is on your mind. Finances, health, leisure, travel—the knowledge you seek is all available at one of our more than 80 exhibitors. Each exhibitor booth is loaded with information and staffed by friendly people who are eager and willing to answer your questions. The EXPO will also offer a variety of health screenings free

to each and every visitor, so be proactive about your health and take advantage of this convenient opportunity to give your body a little “tune-up”! Be sure to make your way around the EXPO floor getting the listed sponsors to sign your bingo card, and return the completed card for a chance at winning a door prize. At the 50plus EXPO, you can spend an hour or spend the day. Socialize, become better informed, and, most of all—have fun!

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50plus EXPO – Brought to You By: On-Line Publishers, Inc. celebrates more than 20 years serving the mind, heart, and spirit of the 50+ community of Central Pennsylvania through our Mature Living Division of publications and events. OLP Events, its events division, produces six 50plus EXPOs annually in Chester, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster (two), and York counties. These events are an opportunity to bring both businesses and the community together for a better understanding of products and services available to enhance life. Entrance to the event, health screenings, and seminars held throughout the day are free to visitors. The Veterans’ Expo & Job Fair—held in Berks, Lancaster, and York counties and in the Capital Area—provides veterans and their families an opportunity to be introduced to exhibitors who are interested in their well-being. The Job Fair connects veterans and employers face to face to discuss available positions. 50plus LIFE (formerly 50plus Senior News) is published monthly, touching on issues and events relevant to the 50+ community. The Resource DIRECTORY for the Caregiver, Aging, and Disabled is published annually in distinct county editions and contains information from local

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businesses and organizations offering products or services that meet the needs of these groups. 50plus Living is an annual publication and the premier resource for retirement living and healthcare options for mature adults in the Susquehanna and Delaware valleys. On-Line Publishers produces ((( b magazine ))), Central Pennsylvania’s premier publication for baby boomers. ((( b magazine ))) reflects on the past, recalling the provocative and history-changing decades of the 1960s and ’70s; it also examines where baby boomers are today and identifies the issues they face now—all with a mind toward representing the mid-state’s own boomer community. On-Line Publishers also works to inform and celebrate women in business through our Business Division. BusinessWoman includes professional profiles and articles that educate and encourage women in business. The women’s expo is a one-day event featuring exhibitors and interactive fun that encompass many aspects of a woman’s life. Events are held annually in Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, and Chester counties. For men of all ages, the Epic MEN'S Expo includes exhibitors covering food, microbrews, sports, automotive, outdoor adventure, travel, fitness, and more—as well as dynamic demonstrations, interactive entertainment, and contests. The Epic MEN'S Expo will debut in York in November 2016.

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Dear Pharmacist

Collagen for Healthy Joints Suzy Cohen

When we think of joint pain, we often assume glucosamine to be the star. But not everyone gets better on that. Some people can’t tolerate it because it is usually fish derived. Natural collagen is available today, and it’s finely ground up in particle sizes that are small enough to get absorbed by your system and incorporated well. It’s not new; there’s a lot of solid research. Undenatured type II collagen, sometimes seen as UC-II or UCII, is a natural source of collagen that comes from chicken sternal cartilage. That’s the cartilage attached to the breastbone where we get “white meat” in chicken. Once purified and encapsulated, you can buy it as a supplement. Several studies point to its benefit for joint health. In a human clinical trial, researchers compared UCII to a combination of glucosamine and chondroitin. After 90 days, the UCIItreated group had significantly better outcomes than the group taking the chondroitin/glucosamine combo. Pain diminished among both groups. The collagen-treated group had a 40 percent pain reduction compared to a 15 percent reduction in the other group. So both groups felt improvement, but the collagen group fared dramatically better. In a more recent study in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, researchers wanted to see how UCII collagen would work

in a preventative zero), during or manner if you after the step mill exercised too. testing. There This were no adverse randomized, effects reported. double-blind, Think about that placebothe next time controlled you pop a drug study in healthy that is known to individuals also harm your heart proved the merits or stomach! of collagen. Natural The scientists UCII can be chose 55 adults taken with, or who had no instead of, other arthritis at joint health rest but who supplements. experienced Side effects are May is Arthritis Awareness Month not common, joint discomfort with exercise and in fact, or physical activity. Only half of the one nice side effect is how it affects participants received the collagen; the other group served as the placebo. diaor Mpeons The doctors measured knee S movements and pain scores after a “step mill” test, which is like walking an endless flight of stairs. After 120 days, they found that the collagentreated group showed significant improvement in knee range of motion and/or extension of their knee. In addition, the collagen-treated group could walk that “endless flight of stairs” longer than they could originally! The placebo group did not enjoy these types of gains. By the end of the research, about 20 percent of the collagen-treated participants reported zero pain (yes,

your skin. It’s usually easier on the tummy compared to chondroitin and glucosamine. It’s sold at health-food stores and online, but I’d still ask your doctor if he/she minds you taking it. One more thing: The unique molecular characteristics of UCII help prevent your immune system from attacking proteins that wind up in your cartilage and joint tissue. Simply put, this means it could help reduce an autoimmune reaction that would otherwise lead to more pain and stiffness associated with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. This information is not intended to diagnose, prevent, or treat your disease. For more information about the author, visit SuzyCohen.com

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Thank you, sponsors!

Brought to you by: LANCASTER COUNTY

Proudly Sponsored By: Principal Sponsors:

Visitor Bag Sponsor: Heart of Lancaster & Lancaster Regional Medical Centers

Seminar Sponsor: Willow Valley Communities

Supporting Sponsors: East Earl Chiropractic • Lancashire Terrace Retirement Village • Landis Communities Regional Gastroenterology Associates of Lancaster (RGAL) • RetireSafe • Seniors Helping Seniors Media Sponsors:

The 50plus EXPO is FREE to the community due to the generosity of our sponsors.

Free

The Salon Spot

Health Screenings Advanced Tech Hearing Aid Centers — Booth #103 Checking ear canals with video otoscope Elderwood Senior Living — Booth #117 Blood pressure and balance

Student stylists from Lancaster School of Cosmetology will be offering free blowouts, mini manicures, and mini massages at the 50plus EXPO. Sit down and enjoy a little pampering!

Health Network Laboratories — Booth #114 Glucose screening Heart of Lancaster & Lancaster Regional Medical Centers Booth #163 DEXA bone density screenings

Do you have a friendly face?

VisionCorps — Booth #122 Vision screening

The 50plus EXPO committee is looking for volunteers to help at our 17th annual Lancaster County 50plus EXPO on May 18, 2016, at Shady Maple Conference Center, Smorgasbord Building, 129 Toddy Drive, East Earl, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

LANCASTER COUNTY

Lancaster County 50plus EXPO

May 18, 2016 •

If you could help greet visitors, stuff EXPO bags, or work at the registration desk, we would be glad to have you for all or just part of the day. Please call On-Line Publishers at (717) 285-1350.

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Entertainment

Lancaster School of Cosmetology

Exhibitor Map & Exhibitor List

WDAC

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WFYL

Pet Guardians – Booth space donated by Blue Ridge Communications

Office of Aging

Academic Wealth Strategies..........................................167 Advanced Tech Hearing Aid Centers............................103 AmeriHealth Caritas........................................................146 AMTRAK............................................................................145 Appleby Systems.............................................................147 Armstrong Relocation & Co............................................149 Aspen Home Improvement...........................................150 Basement Waterproofing Specialists...........................152 Bath Fitter.........................................................................102 Brethren Village...............................................................128 Bureau of Blindness & Visual Services..........................126 CaptionCall.......................................................................101 Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory & Spacht-Snyder Family Funeral Home.......................130 ChelseaPage Nightshirts................................................131 Clean Works Services, Inc................................................129 ClearCaptions...................................................................120 Conestoga View Nursing & Rehabilitation..................132 Coventry Advantra, An Aetna Company......................124 Cremation Society of Pennsylvania Inc........................113 Dancin' Chairs, LLC..........................................................116 Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre..........................................115 East Earl Chiropractic......................................................151 Elderwood Senior Living at Lancaster.........................117 Garden Spot Village........................................................157 Geisinger GOLD...............................................................118 Health Network Laboratories........................................114 Heart of Lancaster & Lancaster Regional Medical Centers...........................................................163 Hickory House / Heatherwood......................................154

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The Highlands at Wyomissing.......................................136 Homespire Windows.......................................................153 Humana............................................................................133 Keystone Villa at Ephrata...............................................123 Kitchen Saver...................................................................104 Lancashire Terrace Retirement Village.........................142 Lancaster School of Cosmetology – Therapeutic Bodywork..................................................................... Hall Landis Communities.......................................................105 LeafFilter Gutter Protection...........................................106 New Holland EMS....................................................... Lobby Office of Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Protection................................................. Hall PA Lottery.........................................................................158 PA Public Utility Commission........................................161 Passanante's Home Food Service.................................110 Pennsylvania Captioned Telephone Relay Service................................................................109 Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources – Berks | Lancaster | Lebanon Service Area............ Lobby Pet Guardians – Booth space donated by Blue Ridge Communications................................ Lobby PPL Electric epower Team..............................................141 Prudential Insurance.......................................................140 Re-Bath & More...............................................................139 Red Rose Transit Authority.............................................162 Regional Gastroenterology Associates of Lancaster..................................................................155 Remodel USA...................................................................121 Renewal by Andersen of Central PA.............................137

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RetireSafe.........................................................................156 Senator Ryan Aument & Representative Dave Zimmerman........................................................164 Seniors Helping Seniors.................................................159 Shady Maple....................................................................166 Signature Senior Living Lititz / Signature Senior Living Lancaster............................108 Smilebuilderz...................................................................138 Sundance Vacations........................................................107 Tel Hai Retirement Community . ..................................168 U-Can-Go Mobility..........................................................112 VisionCorps......................................................................122 WDAC........................................................................... Lobby Weaver Memorials..........................................................134 Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC...............................................135 WellSpan Bariatrics.........................................................143 WellSpan Cardiology.......................................................144 WFYL................................................................................ Hall WHTM abc27................................................................... Hall Willow Valley Communities...........................................148 Zerbe Retirement Community......................................160

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Many Great Prizes to be Given Away During the 50plus EXPO

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Your chance of taking home a great prize from the 50plus EXPO is HUGE! These are just a sampling of the many door prizes provided by our exhibitors.

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The EXPO thanks the following companies for their generous contributions: Brethren Village Gift basket ($50 value) ChelseaPage Nightshirts One nightshirt from the Flowerbed Collection ($40 value)

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Check out the 24/7 praise and worship music of “Music for the Heart,” HOPE 94.5 HD-2

Signature Senior Living Gift basket ($75 to $100 value)

Conestoga View Nursing and Rehabilitation Target gift card ($50 value) Heart of Lancaster and Lancaster Regional Medical Centers One-year membership to Senior Circle and miscellaneous goodies ($15 value)

Hear us streaming on the web

Landis Communities 1 pound Miesse’s candy ($15 value)

Hear us on your HD radio ... crystal-clear, static-free, with CD quality!

VisionCorps Coffee gift basket ($25 value)

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Willow Valley Communities Jacket and umbrella ($112 value)

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Life is an adventure. Introducing Senior Circle, an organization that makes life even more special for people 50 or better. Year-round, members enjoy fellowship and activities, beneﬁts at Lancaster Regional Medical Center and Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center, health education, parties, travel, local and national discounts, and much more for only $15 a year or $27 per couple. Call 717-625-5756 or visit LancasterMedicalCenters.com/SeniorCircle.

Take a quick survey on issues important to people over 50. You will be entered into a drawing for 4 admission tickets to the Turkey Hill Experience. Lancaster Regional Medical Center and Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center are owned in part by physicians.

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The winner will be selected at random. You may enter no more than once a day. The winner will be emailed and called.

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Lancaster County 50plus EXPO

3/31/16 11:42 AM

Please join us for these FREE events! 17th Annual

Always free parking! NEW LOCATION!

Reach Active, Affluent Boomers & Seniors!

May 18, 2016 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Shady Maple Conference Center

LANCASTER COUNTY

Smorgasbord Building 129 Toddy Drive, East Earl

17th Annual

May 31, 2016 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Hershey Lodge

DAUPHIN COUNTY

325 University Drive Hershey

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13th Annual

June 8, 2016 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Church Farm School

CHESTER COUNTY

1001 East Lincoln Highway Exton

20th Annual

Sept. 21, 2016 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Spooky Nook Sports

LANCASTER COUNTY

2913 Spooky Nook Road Manheim

14th Annual

Sept. 28, 2016

Sept. 21, 2016 FREE PARKING!

9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Spooky Nook Sports 2913 Spooky Nook Road, Manheim Exhibitors • Health Screenings • Seminars Entertainment • Door Prizes

9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

York Expo Center

YORK COUNTY

Memorial Hall East 334 Carlisle Avenue, York

17th Annual

Oct. 19, 2016 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Carlisle Expo Center CUMBERLAND COUNTY

100 K Street Carlisle

Exhibitors • Health Screenings • Seminars Demonstrations • Entertainment • Door Prizes

Limited Sponsorship Opportunities Available

Why Participate?

It’s the premier event for baby boomers, caregivers, and seniors in Lancaster County • Face-to-face interaction with 3,000+ attendees • Strengthen brand recognition/launch new products

For sponsorship and exhibitor information:

(717) 285-1350 &

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Don’t Miss the Great Lineup of Seminars and Entertainment at the EXPO! 10:15 a.m. – Life Lived Forward Presentation by Maureen Leader, Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator at Willow Valley Communities Willow Valley Communities embraces a spirit of “Life Lived Forward” and believes that these years can be the best in a person’s life. In this session, they will share some of the elements of their philosophy of wholeperson wellness, including financial security, and even give you a tool to do a checkup on your own life.

9:30 a.m. – Shimmy & Sway: New Look, Same Great Experience! Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre is all new for 2016—new décor, new seating with more space between the tables, and new dining options including a served dinner on Thursday evening and prime rib buffet Friday and Saturday evening. Shows for 2016 include: Menopause the Musical, Million Dollar Quartet, Mary Poppins, Phantom of the Opera, Anything Goes, and Holly Jolly Christmas.

11:45 a.m. – Fashion Show by Christopher & Banks Outlet at Rockvale Square Outlets Christopher & Banks | CJ Banks will be taking the stage to highlight some of their newest colors and trends in women’s apparel and accessories. They offer stylish, contemporary, affordable fashion to women of all sizes: missy (4–16), petite (4P– 16P), and women (14W–24W). They can be found locally at the Rockvale Outlets and Park City Center locations.

11 a.m. – Mouth-watering Cake Decorating Presented by Shady Maple Custom Cakes Join us for a cake-decorating demonstration by Shady Maple Custom Cakes. They offer a wide variety of cakes for any occasion. You will see how the cakes are decorated from start to finish, including handmade flowers. They will also have cake samples available for your enjoyment.

12:30 p.m. – Avoid Being Scammed Presented by Jerry Mitchell, Education and Outreach Specialist, Office of Attorney General The Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General’s “Senior Crime Prevention University” will educate seniors on how to protect themselves against fraud and financial exploitation. You will learn of the latest scams, frauds, and tactics in use to steal your life savings, how to avoid becoming a victim, and other important consumer information needed to protect your assets and your identity.

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The Way I See It

Road Trip Comfort Mike Clark

The snazzy red van pulled up to the end of our driveway as I was closing up the tool shed. I had a suspicion who the occupants were, and as I approached, the passenger-side window went down and my brother’s broad grin filled the opening. He and his wife, Judy, had just purchased the ideal road-trip vehicle. They beat us to it. We had all talked about the need for a vehicle like this; we just didn’t know who would make the move first. My brother and I and our wives love taking road trips together. We usually take our mid-size sedan because their car is too small to accommodate four mature travelers. Biological and physiological issues begin to accrue over the years; the cruelty of such confined spaces can be merciless on the aged.

Even our car seems to be growing more cramped. The seats feel harder, stretching out can cause injury to family members, and getting a leg cramp in small spaces like that can send one into convulsions, thus bruising soft, plump flesh. So, we have all been talking about purchasing a vehicle capacious enough to carry our rickety carcasses, as well as our luggage and medical devices. On some road trips, we must carry my brother’s Scottish regalia and his cumbersome snare drum. He is a member of the elite York Kiltie Band, a traditional drum and bagpipe corps. They parade in some of the most

beautiful and historic towns in the region such as Alexandria, Va., and Chestertown, Md.—all great road trips. And you never know when you’ll pick up additional baggage and medical devices along the way. OK, I’ll briefly explain that. On a trip to North Carolina last summer to visit our elderly aunt, my knee swelled to a horrible, painful lump not long after we arrived. By the end of that evening we were all sitting in the waiting room at Duke University Medical Center. Eventually, a medical student (Duke is a teaching hospital), who had never performed the procedure before,

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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pumped three large vials of blood from my knee. The poor student trembled as I assured him he was doing a fine job. They think that a bone fragment might have cut me and caused me to bleed internally. My blood-thinning medicine aggravated the problem. I walked out of the hospital early in the morning on crutches. It was something we had to make room for in a crowded car. There is so much more to the story, but the point is that even a pair of crutches added to an already-bursting vehicle can be troublesome. That trip was cut short because of my condition, which was unfortunate. There were a lot of places on the itinerary that we missed. But, as my sister-in-law is fond of saying, we never miss a meal. My please see ROAD TRIP page 39

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We list other jobs on the Web at www.co.lancaster.pa.us/ lanco_aging. To learn more about applying for the 55+ Job Bank and these jobs, call the Employment Unit at (717) 299-7979.

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE – PT Tourist-area family restaurant is searching for a reliable individual for general maintenance duties, including sweeping, weeding, and trash/debris removal over their 9-acre complex. Reliable transportation needed for a morning schedule, 20 hours/week, Monday to Friday.

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— Volunteer Opportunities —

One of the available specialized volunteer opportunities at Lancaster County Office of Aging is that of APPRISE counselor. Counselors work with a diverse group of consumers with one commonality: There is some type of connection to Medicare. You may work with a consumer who is receiving Medicare and having problems with secondary coverage, or you may be helping the child of a Medicare consumer who’s trying to help a parent who doesn’t have drug coverage. APPRISE counselors meet with consumers who are new to Medicare, and they screen consumers to determine if they’re eligible for any benefits that help pay for the costs of Medicare. The orientation process includes shadowing experienced APPRISE counselors, working through online training modules, and attending new counselor training provided by the state Department of Aging. This process occurs during weekdays, mostly at our office in Lancaster. For more information about this volunteer opportunity, contact Bev Via, volunteer coordinator, at (717) 299-7979 or by emailing aging@co.lancaster.pa.us.

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Calendar of Events

Lancaster County

Support Groups Free and open to the public

Senior Center Activities

May 4, 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

Cocalico Senior Association – (717) 336-7489 May 3, 10 a.m. – Outside Shopping at Walmart May 16, 10 a.m. – Nutrition Program with Penn State May 24, 10 a.m. – Visit Denver Nursing Home

May 9, 10 to 11 a.m. Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group Garden Spot Village Concord Room 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland (717) 355-6076 jmorton@gardenspotvillage.org May 16, 2 p.m. Lancaster County Parkinson’s Support Group Landis Homes 1001 E. Oregon Road, Lititz (717) 509-5494

May 19, noon Brain Tumor Support Group Lancaster General Health Campus Wellness Center 2100 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster (717) 626-2894 May 23, 2 to 3 p.m. Parkinson’s Support Group Garden Spot Village Concord Room 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland (717) 355-6259 jshaffer@gardenspotvillage.org May 25, 6 to 8 p.m. Epilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania Support Group Lancaster General Hospital – Stager Room 5 555 N. Duke St., Lancaster (800) 887-7165, ext. 104

Community Programs Free and open to the public May 1 to Oct. 15 except Sundays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Seasonal Opening: Mascot Roller Mills and Ressler Family Home Ressler Mill Foundation 443 W. Newport Road, Ronks (717) 656-7616 resslermill@gmail.com May 1, 7 p.m. Singspiration – 14th Annual Community Hymn Sings Series Historic Old Leacock Presbyterian Church 3181 Lincoln Highway East, Paradise (717) 687-6619 www.leacockpres.org May 2, 6 p.m. Red Rose Singles Meeting Centerville Diner 100 S. Centerville Road, Lancaster (717) 406-6098 May 4, 2 p.m. Korean War Veterans Association Meeting Oak Leaf Manor North 2901 Harrisburg Pike, Landisville (717) 299-1990 pcunningham1841@verizon.net

May 7, 1 and 3 p.m.; May 8, 1 p.m. Play Grounds: Theater on Site Creative Works of Lancaster 128 E. Grant St., Lancaster www.creativelancaster.org May 17, 2 to 3:30 p.m. What You Can Learn from Tax Records Willow Valley Genealogy Club Willow Valley Communities – Orr Auditorium 211 Willow Valley Square, Lancaster www.genealogyclubwv.com (717) 397-0439 May 18, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lancaster County 50plus EXPO (Spring) Shady Maple Conference Center – Smorgasbord Building 129 Toddy Drive, East Earl (717) 285-1350 www.50plusexpopa.com May 20, 6 to 9 p.m. Music Fridays Downtown Lancaster (717) 341-0028 If you have an event you would like to include, please email information to mjoyce@onlinepub.com for consideration.

Library Programs Lititz Public Library, 651 Kissel Hill Road, Lititz, (717) 626-2255 May 9, 1 to 3 p.m.; May 24, 6 to 8 p.m. – Scrabble Meet-Ups May 11, 6:30 p.m. – Great Decisions Discussion Group: Migration May 11, 7 p.m. – Conquering Couponing

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Columbia Senior Center – (717) 684-4850 May 4, 10:15 a.m. – Self-Defense with Ernest Peterson May 16, 10:30 a.m. – Exercise with Terri May 26, 9:30 a.m. – S enior Center Picnic at Heritage Park Elizabethtown Area Senior Center – (717) 367-7984 May 3, 10:30 a.m. – Code Red Self-Defense for Seniors May 12, 10 a.m. – Trip to Barnstormers May 19, 12:30 p.m. – Pinochle/Bridge Lancaster House North Happy Hearts Club Senior Center – (717) 299-1278 Tuesdays, 1 p.m. – Varied Activities Thursdays, noon – Pinochle Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center – (717) 299-3943 May 16, 9:30 a.m. – Consumer Scams May 19, 9 a.m. – Picnic at Pavilion 22, Lancaster County Park May 25, 10 a.m. – H aircuts and Manicures by Lancaster School of Cosmetology Lancaster Rec. Senior Center – (717) 392-2115, ext. 147 May 4, 9:30 a.m. – Shuffleboard May 18, 10:30 a.m. – Ceramics with Pottery Works May 19, 10:15 a.m. – Singing with Conestoga View Singers and Pianist Lititz Senior Center – (717) 626-2800 May 12, 10:15 a.m. – Music and Dancing with Harmonica Jack May 23, 1 0 a.m. – Avoiding Scams and Identity Theft by Pa. Department of Banking & Securities May 26, 10:15 a.m. – Music and Dancing with Glen Luis Munoz Marin Senior Center – (717) 295-7989 May 3, 9:30 a.m. – Blood Pressure Checks May 10, 9:30 a.m. – The Importance of Exercising May 19 – Mother’s Day Picnic at Central Park Pavilion 21 Millersville Senior Center – (717) 871-9600 May 6, 10:30 a.m. – Music with Clyde Spangler May 17 – Trip to Patsy Kline Revue May 25, 11 a.m. – Penn Manor Student Chorus Next Gen Senior Center – (717) 786-4770 Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. – Tai Chi Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. – Bible Study Friday, 9:30 a.m. – Exercise with Vicky Rodney Park Happy Hearts Club Senior Center – (717) 393-7786 Tuesdays, noon – Pinochle Wednesdays, 1 p.m. – Varied Activities Thursdays, noon – Bingo Just a snippet of what you may be missing … please call or visit their website for more information.

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Around Town April Snow Sends Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Indoors Homestead Village recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate their newest development, The Farmstead. “We were going to have this event in January, but then we decided no, we can’t have it in January because it might snow; let’s have it in April!” joked Christina Gallagher, director of marketing, as snowflakes drifted down and nearly 100 guests huddled together inside the The board of directors at Homestead Farmstead’s model Village, led by Lisa Cooper (chair) and Doug home. Motter (president of Homestead Village), Adjacent to historic commemorate the community’s newest Lime Spring Farm development, The Farmstead. in East Hempfield Township, the landscaped community will feature cobblestone curbs and a corridor of green space to create a village atmosphere. Residents can choose from among four carriage homes.

UZRC Celebrates the Opening of Baseball Season Their Own Way

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A new tradition formed several years ago when residents and staff decided to celebrate the recent opening day of Major League Baseball. This year’s festivities were spread out over two days with a spattering of baseballthemed activities, including a baseball spelling bee and a tee ball game. The smell of popcorn spread throughout the building as everyone sang the national anthem and the first pitch was thrown out. Residents and staff alike were surprised with a visit from Cylo, the Lancaster Barnstormers’ mascot. Cylo helped play and cheer on the game, where ultimately the home team won with a score of 14 to 10.

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Savvy Senior

The Consequences of Dying Without a Will Jim Miller

Dear Savvy Senior, What will happen to my money and possessions if I die without a will? – Getting Old Dear Getting, If you die without a will, what happens to your assets will be determined by the state you reside in. Every state has intestacy laws in place that parcel out property and assets to a deceased person’s closest relatives when there’s no will or trust. But these laws vary from state to state. A good resource to help you find out how your state works is About. com’s Wills and Estate Planning site, which provides a state-by-state breakdown of how your estate would be distributed if you die without a will. See www.stateintestacylaws.com for a direct link to this page.

In the meantime, here is a general (not state-specific) breakdown of what can happen to a person’s assets, depending on whom they leave behind.

property or individual financial accounts, the laws of most states award onethird to one-half to the surviving spouse, while the rest goes to the children.

Married with Married with no children or children: When a May is National grandchildren: married person with Elder Law Month Some states award children dies without the entire estate to the a will, all property, surviving spouse, or everything up to investments, and financial accounts that are “jointly owned” automatically a certain amount (for example, the go to the surviving co-owner (typically first $100,000). But many other states award only the spouse or child), without going one-third to one-half of the decedent’s through probate, which is the legal separately owned assets to the process that distributes a deceased surviving spouse, with the remainder person’s assets. generally going to the deceased But for all other separately owned person’s parents, or if the parents are dead, to brothers and sisters. Jointly owned property, investments, financial accounts, or community property automatically go to the surviving co-owner. Single with children: All state laws provide that the entire estate goes to the children, in equal shares. If an adult child of the decedent has died, then that child’s children (the decedent’s grandchildren) split their parent’s share.

Single with no children or grandchildren: In this situation, most state laws favor the deceased person’s parents. If both parents are deceased, many states divide the property among the brothers and sisters, or if they are not living, their children (your nieces and nephews). If there are none of them, it goes to the next of kin, and if there is no living family, the state takes it. Make a Will To ensure your assets go to those you want to receive them, you need to create a will. An experienced attorney can make sure you cover all your bases, which can help avoid family confusion and squabbles after you’re gone. Costs will vary depending on where you reside, but you can expect to pay anywhere between $200 and $1,000 for a will. To find local attorneys that specialize in elder law, see the chart on pages 32 and 33. If money is tight, check with the American Bar Association (www. findlegalhelp.org) to find low-cost/nocost legal help in your area. Or call the Eldercare Locater at (800) 677-1116 for a referral. Jim Miller is a regular contributor to the NBC Today show and author of The Savvy Senior Book. www.savvysenior.org

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American Car Models of the ’50s and ’60s Find the missing words from these American car models of the ’50s and ’60s: 1. Pontiac Ch_____n 2. Studebaker La_____ 3. Rambler Amb_____r 4. Plymouth Va_____t 5. Dodge Co_____t 6. Chevrolet Co_____r 7. Oldsmobile Ro_____t 8. Mercury Co_____t 9. Ford Fa_____e 10. Cadillac El_____

Tony Award Winners of the ’50s and ’60s Find the titles of the Broadway shows that won a Tony Award for Best Musical during the ’50s and ’60s: 1. 1950 – S_____ P_____ 2. 1951 – G_____ and D_____ 3. 1956 – D_____ Y_____ 4. 1957 – My F_____ L_____ 5. 1958 – The M_____ M_____ 6. 1961 – B_____ B_____ B_____ 7. 1964 – H_____, D_____! 8. 1965 – F_____ on the R_____ 9. 1966 – M_____ of L_____ M_____ 10. 1967 – C_____

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26. Gr. letter 29. Not him 30. Residential fringe 33. Booted 34. Bricklayer 35. Long, narrow inlet 36. Malevolent 38. Beverage 40. Breakfast dish 41. Alert 42. Terra firma 44. Ravine 45. Acid forerunner 47. Invoice

50. Cuckoo 51. Distress signal 52. Happy 54. Football play 58. Stumble 59. Spam medium 61. Inactive 62. Bear dipper 63. Agreement word 64. Encounter 65. Acts 66. Convex moldings 67. Klutzes 68. Sea eagles

22. Light touch or stroke 24. Religious text 27. High rocky hills 28. Summate 31. Scarf 32. Subordinate 33. Respire 34. Bog 35. Retrieve 36. Panache 37. Ratify 39. Sense organ 41. Actress Gardner

43. Deficiency of vitamin D disease 45. Dandy 46. Arctic resident 47. Panic 48. Ascended 49. Go around 51. Arias 53. Opus 55. Ritual 56. Thought 57. Musical notation 59. Japanese capital 60. Russ. plane

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Blakey, Yost, Bupp & Rausch, LLP Yes

Estate planning, wills, trusts, powers of attorney, estate administration, guardianships. York County Bar Association Estate Planning and Probate Law Section, chairman since 2001, friendly and efficient service and staff.

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Asset protection; long-term care; medical assistance; veterans’ benefits (veteran certified); estate planning, wills, trusts, powers of attorney; estate administration; guardianships. Attorney/CPA on staff.

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Wills; powers of attorney; living wills; estate settlement; probate; estate planning; nursing home planning; Medicaid; asset protection planning; trusts. We make house calls!

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Compassionate guidance with Alzheimer’s and special-needs planning; VA and Medicaid benefits; wills; powers of attorney; trusts; estate administration; care coordination; nurse on staff.

David A. Mills, Esquire

17 East Market Street, York, PA 17401 717-845-3674 fax 717-854-7839 dmills@blakeyyost.com www.blakeyyost.com

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Daley Zucker Meilton & Miner, LLC 635 North 12th Street, #101, Lemoyne 4813 Jonestown Road, #106, Harrisburg 325 South Hanover Street, #2, Carlisle 717-724-9821 fax 717-724-9826 ppatton@dzmmlaw.com • www.dzmmlaw.com

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Gettle & Veltri 13 East Market Street, York, PA 17401 717-854-4899 fax 717-848-1603 ghg@gettleveltri.com www.gettleveltri.com

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Keystone Elder Law 555 Gettysburg Pike, Suite C-100, Mechanicsburg 43 Brookwood Ave, Suite 1, Carlisle 717-697-3223 toll-free 844-697-3223 karen@keystoneelderlaw.com www.keystoneelderlaw.com

2010

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Eisenhower Set Guidelines for Flag at Half-Staff On Memorial Day, the American flag should be flown at half-staff from sunrise until noon only, and then raised briskly to the top of the staff until sunset, in honor of the nation’s battle heroes. An easy way to remember when to fly the United States flag at half-staff is to consider when the whole nation is in mourning. These periods of mourning are proclaimed either by the president of the United States for national

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vessels under their jurisdiction. In the early days of our country, no regulations existed for flying the flag at half-staff and, as a result, there were many conflicting policies. But on March 1, 1954, President Dwight Eisenhower issued a proclamation on the proper times. The flag should fly at half-staff for 30 days at all federal buildings, grounds, and naval vessels throughout the United States and its territories and possessions after the death of the www.50plusLifePA.com

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McNees Wallace & Nurick 100 Pine Street, Harrisburg, PA 17108 717-237-5444 triser@mwn.com www.mwn.com

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Mooney & Associates

HARRISBURG: 105 North Front St.; YORK: 40 East Philadelphia St. CARLISLE: 2 South Hanover St.; SHIPPENSBURG: 34 West King St. HALIFAX: 3703 Peters Mtn. Rd.; CHAMBERSBURG: 80 N. 2nd St. GETTYSBURG: 18 E. Middle St.; HANOVER: 230 York St. Additional offices in Stewartstown, Mercersburg, Duncannon, and New Oxford 717-200-HELP; toll-free 877-632-4656 — CALL 24/7 info@mooney4law.com www.PAElderIssues.com; www.Mooney4Law.com

1997

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Advanced estate planning and all aspects of administration and probate, including all tax returns (CPA on staff); asset protection: Medicaid planning; all trusts, including special needs and charitable giving; guardianships; veterans’ benefits; 12 convenient locations in South Central PA with evening and weekend appointments available, and we make house calls too!

1986

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Estate planning, wills, trusts, powers of attorney, estate administration, guardianships.

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Estate planning and administration; long-term care planning; medical assistance; special-needs planning and trusts; guardianships.

Reese, Samley, Wagenseller, Mecum & Longer, P.C. 120 North Shippen Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 717-393-0671 fax 717-393-2969 mcs@trustmattersmost.com www.trustmattersmost.com

Scott Alan Mitchell Rhoads & Sinon LLP Lancaster & Harrisburg 717-397-4431 (L) and 717-231-6602 (H) smitchell@rhoads-sinon.com www.rhoadssinon.com

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the majority leader of the House of Representatives, or the minority leader of the House of Representatives, the flag is to be displayed at half-staff from the day of death until interment. The flag is to be flown at half-staff at all federal buildings, grounds, and naval vessels in the Washington, D.C., area on the day of and day after the death of a United States senator, representative, territorial delegate, or the resident commissioner from the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

It should also be flown at half-staff on all federal facilities in the state, congressional district, territory, or commonwealth of these officials. Upon the death of the governor of a state, territory, or possession, the flag should be flown at half-staff on all federal facilities in that governor’s state, territory, or possession from the day of death until interment. The president may order the flag to be flown at half-staff to mark the death of other officials, former

officials, or foreign dignitaries. In addition to these occasions, the president may order half-staff display of the flag after other tragic events. The flag should be briskly run up to the top of the staff before being lowered slowly to the half-staff position. Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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Tinseltown Talks

Nick Thomas

Richard Anderson: From MGM to the Six Million Dollar Man she would talk about her career and how she ‘had it all’ at one time.”

Image from the cover of Anderson’s memoir.

Alan Oppenheimer, Lee Majors, and Richard Anderson in The Six Million Dollar Man.

Anderson in Curse of the Faceless Man.

Jack Kelly, Warren Stevens, Leslie Nielsen, and Richard Anderson in Forbidden Planet.

“The stories had heroes and happy endings—I really wanted to live in that world,” recalled Anderson, who outlined his career in the 2015 autobiography Richard Anderson: At Last ... A Memoir, From the Golden Years of M-G-M to The Six Million Dollar Man to Now, co-written with Alan Doshna. But Anderson wasn’t the only celebrity in his family. “Katharine, my second wife, was

the daughter of Norma Shearer and MGM producer Irving Thalberg.” Anderson and Katharine were married in 1961, so he never knew Thalberg, who died in 1936, but says he was close to his mother-in-law. “Norma Shearer was very nice to me; she liked and respected me,” he said. “She gave us a party when we were married—Judy Garland was one of the guests. Norma had a house on the beach, and when we visited her,

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Richard Anderson appeared in more than 200 films and TV shows throughout his career. But it’s not just his well-known role as security chief Oscar Goldman in The Six Million Dollar Man that elicits fan questions on the classic film/ television convention circuit. “They always ask about Curse of the Faceless Man, which we made in 1958 and was my first lead film role,” said Anderson from Los Angeles. “It was a low-budget remake of The Mummy two decades earlier, featuring a stone monster rather than one wrapped in bandages. I really just learned my lines and tried not to bump into the furniture.” Two years earlier, Anderson appeared briefly in the venerable sci-fi classic Forbidden Planet. “That was the last of two dozen movies I did for MGM,” he said. “Sci-fi feature films were rather new in 1956, and it changed the genre forever. The whole movie was shot on one stage, and as filming progressed, the studio gave us more money and the best production staff. We turned out a first-class movie that’s still impressive today.” Born in New Jersey and raised in New York, young Dick and his brother Bob were weekend matinee regulars at the 96th Street Motion Picture Theater, absorbed in their favorite films: Westerns.

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While Shearer found fame in film and retired just as television was coming of age in the early ’40s, it was TV that made Anderson a household name when The Six Million Dollar Man exploded on the small screen in 1974 for five seasons. “It was a show that brought back the hero and happy endings, so I told my agent I wanted the part even if I had to pay the producers to let me do it!” laughed Anderson, who also narrated the show’s famous introduction. “‘Gentlemen, we can rebuild him; we have the technology,’” he quoted. “You can’t imagine how many fans come up to me and say that. It’s the best TV show introduction ever written.” Anderson continued his Oscar Goldman role in three seasons of The Bionic Woman, becoming one of the few actors to portray the same character in different television series. As to why he took so long to write a book about his life, “My answer is simple,” said Anderson, who turned 89 last August. “I’m still living it.”

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