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Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori

Lori Verderame

Vintage Wedding Trends

June is a most popular month for their mother’s or grandmother’s lace weddings. A new trend in weddings wedding veils to accompany floral is throwback nuptials that highlight boutonnieres or as pocket squares. antique and vintage elements that Bridesmaids and groomsmen are enhance the wedding-day experience. wearing antique family stickpins, We all know about the tradition brooches, and even war medals to of wearing something old along with remind wedding attendees of the something new, borrowed, and blue, family lineage on this special day. but today’s old things at weddings For weddings that take place far are going beyond the run-of-thefrom a family home, couples are mill pearl necklace that belonged to selecting wedding decorations that Grandma or a pair remind them of your mother’s and everyone in earrings. attendance of the Today’s brides family home and are selecting rare bygone days. and unusual Decorations objects to serve as that recall their “something vacation homes, old” objects family cabins, like espadrilles or long-ago-sold (wedged shoes) family homes are from the 1970s, being integrated jewel-studded into the design sweater clips of a wedding Victorian mourning jewelry set, from the 1950s, gazebo or black onyx/jet, circa 1880s. and vintage wedding reception tortoise-shell or floorplan, too. rhinestone-encrusted hairclips, tiaraIf you are using precious and style headbands, and barrettes. cherished antique and vintage objects Brides are also going vintage that are irreplaceable for a wedding when decorating for receptions, preceremony, establish a “keeper of wedding parties, rehearsal dinners, the goods” that is not a member of and wedding showers. the wedding party to care for these Some antique-inspired design keepsakes after the ceremony. ideas include: antique glass Ball Perhaps you are wearing the set of canning jars filled with wildflowers black onyx mourning jewelry that for centerpieces, placing a small toy was worn at your great-grandfather’s from the bride’s childhood next to a memorial in the late 1800s. It will be wine glass, and printing out digital this person’s responsibility to collect photos of the members of the bride’s and safeguard these family heirlooms and groom’s families who have passed and related objects so the wedding away and sewing them into the party won’t worry about losing these underside of the bride’s wedding dress items and can enjoy themselves at the as a remembrance. reception. Rococo, Victorian, and other Ph.D. antique appraiser and awardperiod wedding items are being winning TV expert Dr. Lori Verderame is reintroduced into contemporary the star appraiser on Discovery channel’s weddings today. international hit TV show Auction Kings Brides are carrying flower-bouquet and appears on FOX Business Network’s holders, like vintage tussy mussys Strange Inheritance. Visit www.DrLoriV. and small-scale glass or ceramic bud com or call (888) 431-1010. vases. Grooms are using pieces of www.50plusLifePA.com

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 Dental Services American Dental Solutions 221 Rohrerstown Road, Lancaster (717) 293-7822 Dental Health Associates 951 Rohrerstown Road, Lancaster (717) 394-9231 Lancaster Denture Center 951 Rohrerstown Road, Lancaster (717) 394-3773 Smoketown Family Dentistry 2433 C Old Philadelphia Pike Smoketown (717) 556-8239 Susquehanna Dental Arts 100 S. 18th St., Columbia (717) 285-7033 or (717) 684-3943 Emergency Numbers Central PA Poison Center (800) 521-6110

U.S. Financial (800) 595-1925, ext. 2122 Funeral & Cremation Services Cremation Society of Pennsylvania Serving Lancaster County (800) 720-8221 Gastroenterology Regional Gastroenterology Associates of Lancaster (RGAL) 2104 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster 694 Good Drive, Suite 23, Lancaster 4140 Oregon Pike, Ephrata (717) 544-3400 grocery stores John Herr’s Village Market 25 Manor Ave., Millersville (717) 872-5457 Health & Medical Services Alzheimer’s Association (717) 651-5020 American Cancer Society (717) 397-3744

Office of Aging (717) 299-7979 or (800) 801-3070

American Diabetes Association (888) DIABETES

Employment Lancaster County Office of Aging (717) 299-7979

American Heart Association (717) 393-0725

Entertainment Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre 510 Centerville Road, Lancaster (717) 898-1900

American Red Cross (717) 299-5561

Eye Care Services Campus Eye Center 2108 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 100 Lancaster (717) 544-3900 222 Willow Valley Lakes Drive Suite 1800, Willow Street (717) 464-4333

Consumer Information (888) 878-3256

Financial Services Internal Revenue Service (717) 291-1994

Flu or Influenza (888) 232-3228

American Lung Association (717) 397-5203 or (800) LungUSA

Arthritis Foundation (717) 397-6271

CONTACT Helpline (717) 652-4400 Disease and Health Risk (888) 232-3228 Domestic Violence (800) 799-7233

Vein Center of Lancaster 90 Good Drive, Suite 301, Lancaster (717) 394-5401

Nutrition Meals on Wheels (717) 392-4842

Hearing Services Advanced Tech Hearing Aid Centers Lancaster: (717) 560-5023 New Holland: (717) 355-6035

Pharmacies CVS/pharmacy www.cvs.com

Pennsylvania Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (800) 233-3008 V/TTY

Real Estate Prudential Homesale Services Group Rocky Welkowitz (717) 393-0100

Home Care Services Connections at Home VIA Willow Valley (717) 299-6941 Independent Living Services (866) 837-4235 MediQuest Staffing (717) 560-5160

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

Seniors Helping Seniors (717) 208-6850 Visiting Angels Living Assistance Services Hanover: (717) 630-0067 Lancaster: (717) 393-3450 York: (717) 751-2488 Home Improvement Concrete Authority (717) 556-0077 Haldeman Mechanical Inc. 1148 Old Line Road, Manheim (717) 665-6910

Transition Solutions for Seniors Rocky Welkowitz (717) 615-6507 Travel AAA Central Penn (717) 657-2244 Conestoga Tours (717) 569-1111 Passport Information (877) 487-2778 Veterans Services Lebanon VA Medical Center 1700 S. Lincoln Ave., Lebanon (717) 228-6000 or (800) 409-8771

Housing Marietta Senior Apartments 601 E. Market St., Marietta (717) 735-9590

Volunteer opportunities RSVP of the Capital Region, Inc. (717) 847-1539

Insurance Medicare (800) 633-4227 Medical Equipment & Supplies Hinkles Pharmacy 261 Locust St., Columbia (717) 684-2551

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visit, we liked it more and more. The people are nicer, the cost of “When I teach, watching the joy living is way less, no traffic, and of kids, women, and beginners hit the schools are way better out here that good golf shot that brings a so we made the move after I got a big smile, it’s very rewarding,” says job as golf pro at Carlisle Country Dan Baker, owner and golf pro at Club,” he says. Waynesboro Municipal Golf Club. While working at there, Baker A lifelong career in golf brought learned that the Waynesboro Baker, 58, far and wide across the Golf Club was up for lease by the country before settling in Central borough. After years of neglect, the Pennsylvania in 2001 and later nine-hole course, built in 1958, taking ownership of the public was in bad shape and on the verge course in Waynesboro. of closing, overgrown with brush As a native of Southern and weeds, with grass growing California, he developed a passion in the sand traps and greens that for the sport at a young age when hadn’t been aerated in years. not surfing the waves at Newport Baker, however, saw a diamond Beach, where he would meet his in the rough. wife of 36 years, Vicki. “The property was really nice. Born into a family of golf I liked the layout of the course enthusiasts, Baker seemed destined and I thought, ‘Hey, I can do to make the sport his own. something with this.’ So I turned “My grandparents played golf. in a proposal. The city liked it and My uncle was a pro at Huntington called me, and I negotiated with Beach Golf Club, and my dad was them to lease the course for $1 a a really good amateur player—he year,” he says. played on the Navy golf team Baker took ownership of and played in the U.S. Amateur Waynesboro Golf Club in 2014 [Championship] in 1956,” he says. and has been working hard to Baker played on his high school revitalize the course, renovating the golf team, and after graduating clubhouse and parking lot while began the process of becoming reinvigorating the local golfing pro, traveling and playing on community as well. mini-tours before passing the The course has quadrupled its PGA’s Playing Ability Test and number of players since he took completing coursework at the over, and when not managing Florida School of Business, both the course, Baker gives lessons to of which are required to become a golfers of all skill levels. Class A PGA pro. “The most rewarding thing for In the early ’80s, he played me is watching people improve,” on the PGA tour, including the says Baker. “It’s a passion. I’ve Bob Hope Desert Classic, Andy been involved in golf, one way Williams San Diego Open, and the or another, my whole life. It Glen Campbell Los Angeles Open. has to be a passion to own your After his stint on the PGA tour, own course. I love people and Baker decided to make a change kids, running golf events and in his career trajectory, becoming tournaments, teaching, building a golf pro and working at courses [upon their] play, and mentoring and country clubs in Arizona, young people who want to become Hawaii, and California before professionals.” moving to Central Pennsylvania in Baker manages to stay active 2001. with golf even when he’s not on Baker and his wife were first the golf course itself. In 2014 he introduced to the area when began hosting a morning talk friends of theirs relocated here. radio show on WIOO 97.9 called “Every time we came out to The Morning Tee Box, where he

and co-host Jeff Goyette discuss all things links-related, from local high school golf matches to the game’s rules and history. He hopes to catch the ear of people who may not be golfers to get them interested in the game. Baker has even invented a golf training aid that has been featured on Inside Golf on Comcast SportsNet and at the 2016 PGA Merchandise Show, broadcast on The Golf Channel. The Laser Golf Cap is a baseball cap with a red laser attached that is designed to keep golfers’ heads down on the ball through their golf swing, one of the most important mechanics for a swing that doesn’t result in a slice, hook, or shanked ball. “I was giving a lesson and noticed that the student’s head was moving during the putting stroke. As his eyes were following the movement of the putter, his head was moving with it,” he says. After taping a laser pointer to the brim of a golf cap, Baker was able to keep his student focused on the red dot on the ball and not move his head during the swing. After getting great results from his students, he patented the idea and retails the cap online. Baker’s instructional video can be found on YouTube by searching for “Laser Golf Cap.” Baker is reflective about the ways that golf has enriched his life. “I grew up playing golf and just love everything about it,” he says. “Everything I do, I can relate to golf. I adore my grandchildren and love being with them. I’m teaching my 5-year-old granddaughter Khloe now how to swing the golf club. “Go play,” he says. “Don’t let anyone tell you that you have to have 10 lessons before you can go on the course. We all started at the beginning, and we were all terrible at one time, but this is one of very few games that you can play all your life, so go out and play and enjoy the outdoors.” www.50plusLifePA.com

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Dear Savvy Senior, Does skin cancer run in families? My 63-year-old brother died of melanoma last year, and I’m wondering about my risks of getting this. What can you tell me? – Younger Sibling Dear Sibling, While long-term sun exposure and sunburns are the biggest risk factors for melanoma—the deadliest form of skin cancer—having a sibling or parent with melanoma does indeed increase your risk of getting it two to three times. Each year, about 75,000 Americans are diagnosed with melanoma, and around 10,000 people will die from it. While anyone can get it, those most often diagnosed are Caucasians, age 50 and older.

And those with the highest risk are people with red or blond hair, blue or green eyes, fair skin, freckles, moles, and a family history of skin cancer and those who had blistering sunburns in their youth. Skin Exams The best way you can guard against melanoma and other skin cancers (basal and squamous cell carcinomas) is to protect yourself from the sun, and if you’re over age 50, get a full-body skin exam done by a dermatologist every year, especially if you’re high risk.

Selfexaminations every month or so are also a smart way to detect early problems. Using mirrors, check the front and back side of your entire body, including the tops and undersides of your arms and hands, between your toes, the soles of your feet, your neck, your scalp, and your buttocks. Be on the lookout for new growths, moles that have changed, or sores that don’t heal. Follow the ABCDE rule when examining suspicious moles. • A symmetry: One half of a mole

doesn’t match the other. • Border: The border is blurred or ragged. • Color: The mole has uneven colors, often shades of brown, tan, or black, with patches of pink, red, white, or blue. • Diameter: The lesion is new or at least a quarter-inch in diameter. • Evolving: The mole is changing in size, shape, or color. For more self-examination tips and actual pictures of what to look for, see the websites of the Skin Cancer Foundation (www.skincancer.org) or the Melanoma Research Foundation (www.melanoma.org). In the spring and summer, there are a variety of places that offer free skin cancer screenings. Check with the American Academy of Dermatology

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(www.aad.org/public/spot-skin-cancer or (888) 462-3376), which offers screenings done by hundreds of volunteer dermatologists across the U.S., and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (www.asds.net/ skincancerscreening.aspx). Sun Protection Even though you can’t change your skin or family history, there are some proven strategies that can help you protect yourself. For starters, avoid tanning beds, and when you go outside, slather on broad-spectrum SPF 30, waterresistant sunscreen on both sunny and cloudy days. If you don’t like the rub-on lotions, try the continuous spray-on sunscreens, which are easier to apply and reapply and less messy. Also, seek the shade when rays are most intense—between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. You can also protect your skin by wearing a wide-brimmed hat and long sleeves and pants when possible. The best clothing options are tightly woven fabrics that help prevent the sun’s rays from reaching your skin,

or you can wash an invisible-shield sun protection into your clothes with SunGuard laundry additive (see www.sunguardsunprotection. com). You can even buy a variety of lightweight clothing and hats that offer maximum UV protection in their fabric. Coolibar (www.coolibar. com) and Sun Precautions (www. sunprecautions.com) are two sites that offer these products. Treatments If melanoma is caught and treated early, it’s nearly 100 percent curable. But if it’s not, the cancer can advance and spread to other parts of the body, where it becomes hard to treat and can be fatal. Standard treatment for melanoma is surgical removal. In advanced cases, however, chemotherapy or radiation may also be used, along with a variety of new drug treatments. 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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Tigger Tigger may not be quite as bouncy as she used to be, but she still has an outgoing and confident personality. This 11-year-old sweetie was brought to the shelter when her family could no longer care for her. Tigger enjoys seeking out soft, comfy cat beds and curling up in the sun for a good snooze. She also likes cat treats and will seek out affection on her own terms. Tigger looks forward to having her ears and chin scratched but prefers not to be picked up. After all, if she wants to get somewhere, she’ll bounce her way there on her own! Tigger would do well in a quieter home where her family can appreciate her needs for both affection and independence. She is litter box trained, spayed, and up to date on all of her vaccinations. Come adopt Tigger today! After all, “The wonderful thing about tiggers is tiggers are wonderful things!” For more information, please contact the Humane League of Lancaster County at (717) 393-6551. www.50plusLifePA.com

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The Bridges at Bent Creek

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Harrison House of Chester County

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Respite Care: Yes Social Programs: Yes Housekeeping/Laundry Service: Yes Transportation (Scheduled): Yes Personal Car Permitted: Yes Pets Permitted: Yes Comments: Providing exemplary care in a beautiful environment for more than 149 years. Our continuum includes a hospice program, therapy services, and 24-hour medical staffing. All-private rooms with full baths and kitchenettes.

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Mennonite Home Communities

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It Was 50 Years Ago Today

‘Paperback Writer’ Randal Hill

It’s the spring of 1966. You’re a creative Beatle, and you know that whatever your band releases next will undoubtedly rocket to No. 1 overnight on the hit charts. So you know that it’s OK for you to sometimes try something different, maybe push the envelope a bit. Maybe even to the point of putting a letter inside that envelope. It all started one day when Paul McCartney was driving to John Lennon’s estate. McCartney began thinking about, of all things, books. Books? Hmm. Paperbacks from England’s Penguin Books had become wildly popular there after World War II. They seemed to be everywhere during the 1950s and 1960s. Could there be a song idea here? McCartney began imagining lyrics in the form of a business letter … Dear Sir or Madam, would you read my book? It took me years to write. Will you take a look? McCartney’s convoluted story, “Paperback Writer,” told, among other things, of a desperate writer www.50plusLifePA.com

“Paperback promising that his book would Writer,” John Lennon sell millions of and George copies, while Harrison also offering decided to have to do anything to please the a bit of fun. In the song’s potential second chorus, publisher, The Beatles with producer George Martin the two don’t including in the studio at Abbey Road, 1966. sing “paperback lengthening the work or writer” in the “Paperback Writer” background but changing the The Beatles, June 1966 manuscript’s “Frere Jacques” instead. Why? Who knows? style. The future smash would be different Paperback books in England at that from prior winners in another way. time were usually cheaply produced, Lennon had been complaining that slim volumes and not the “thousand pages” that McCartney describes in the Beatles’ bass lines were never strong enough to suit him. his song. Also a bit strange was his line, “It’s According to Mark Lewisohn’s The Complete Beatles Recording Sessions, based on a novel by a man named this was remedied by recording Lear.” This is an obvious reference to one of Lennon’s favorite authors, poet engineer Geoff Emerick, who explained, “First of all, Paul played and humorist Edward Lear (18121888); however, Lear never actually a different bass, a Rickenbacker. Then we boosted it further by using wrote a novel. a loudspeaker as a microphone. We When it came time to record

positioned it directly in front of the bass speaker.” Another engineer, Tony Clark, cut the master for “Paperback Writer,” which became the loudest Beatles release to date. To do this, Clark used a new piece of recording equipment called the Automatic Transient Overload Control for the volume increase. “It was a huge box with flashing lights and what looked like the eye of a Cyclops staring at you,” he said. “But it did the trick.” While it was Paul McCartney who composed the fictional scenario, it was John Lennon who had actually been a paperback writer before the song came about. Lennon’s 1964 book In His Own Write became a popular UK publication, as did A Spaniard in the Works a year later. And both had been done in the whimsical style of—yes— that legendary “novelist” Edward Lear. 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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A Heaping Helping of Information with a Dash of Dancing

By Sam Peeples The Shady Maple Smorgasbord offered more than food on May 18 when its conference center welcomed the 17th annual Lancaster County 50plus EXPO. It was the first time the East Earl facility has been the site for the 50plus EXPO, which is hosted by OLP Events. Running from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., this free event provided information about care services and resources for the 50+ crowd in northeastern Lancaster County and surrounding areas. Everything from free health screenings, to product demonstrations, and even a nailcare station staffed by Lancaster School of Cosmetology students filled the hall, in addition to more than 80 exhibitors. Some of the EXPO’s visitors were locals like Lynn Edwards from East Earl, who was drawn to the EXPO after seeing its advertisements. At just a few years over 50 herself and as caretaker for her parents, the EXPO promised Edwards a look into what care and medical options are currently available. “It’s very interesting,” Edwards said. “It’s amazing how many people are here.” Healthcare had a large presence on the EXPO floor. Various booths offered free screenings for blood

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pressure, glucose levels, BMI, balance, bone density, vision, and hearing. These checkups were a big draw for many attendees, such as Marian Metzger from Lancaster. “You never know. You get older and it’s just one of those things that will sneak up on you,” said Metzger, who had just received a free blood pressure screening. “It’s good for seniors because you don’t know a lot of what’s out there for you. [The EXPO] gives one specific place where you can find a lot of information.” Others, such as Larry Spade, were simply in the area and decided to attend on the spur of the moment. He had driven to East Earl to have breakfast with friends and decided to stop by the EXPO and see what was offered. “It’s very informative,” Spade said. Beyond the various booths and information packets were several short presentations. A small stage hosted a range of entertainment and live demonstrations that contributed to a lively atmosphere. Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre performed selections from their 2016 lineup of shows. This included a stunning performance of “Home” from Phantom of the Opera, the alluring “I Get a Kick Out of You” from Anything Goes, and the soft

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and subtle “Peace in the Valley” from Million Dollar Quartet. Next, Willow Valley Communities’ marketing and public relations coordinator, Maureen Leader, introduced their concept of “whole-person wellness” and celebrated the diversity and culture throughout the city of Lancaster. Dancin’ Chairs, LLC, gave a brief lesson in how the less mobile members of the crowd could still enjoy dancing to old and modern hits. Their representative, Holly Beebee, led those in attendance in brief, seated dances to songs like “Shout” and “Uptown Funk.” Coldwater Creek hosted a fashion show showcasing their new women’s clothing lines for the summer season.

A representative from the Office of the Attorney General, Jerry Mitchell, gave a presentation called “Senior Scams” covering all the underhanded ways scammers try to cheat seniors out of their money. Because these scams rely on the trust of their victims, Mitchell emphasized the need for skepticism and encouraged listeners to research any charities or organizations asking for donations. OLP Events’ next 50plus EXPO will be Wednesday, June 8, at Church Farm School, 1001 E. Lincoln Highway, Exton. For more information, call (717) 285-1350 or visit www.50plusExpoPA.com.

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Saralee Perel

Oh No! It’s Growing Season

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My husband, Bob, has unearthed his torture chamber—the garden. Each summer he tosses dead vegetables (they all die) into a charming, humungous compost pile, the rotting of which is the only thing that’s productive in poor Bob’s garden. At first, he’s best friends with his plants. He coos, “Hello, tomatoes. You’ll have fruit in no time.” Then, “in no time,” I’ll hear him shouting, “I hate you, you little good-for-nothing pieces of crap.” This year, he’s added bird feeders. “Saralee,” he says a billion times a day, “come see! There’s a bird!” After I schlep outside for the thousandth time, I respond politely, “Bob, if you call me out again, I will kill you.” The birdseed sends out invitations to darling little things, like vermin. I’ll tell you. Even the seedlings Bob plants indoors drop dead. “Sweets,” I said, “the beauty is in the process, not the results.” “Oh, really.” He picked up a tiny, dead plant that was supposed to grow peas. “I’m growing death.” Then one day I noticed our indoor cats staring out the window. I said, “Bob? Come see this.” What he saw powerfully changed him. There were seven baby rabbits, no bigger than 4 inches long, suckling on their mother. In an instant, all of them began hopping around the garden like goofy jumping beans. They hopped in all directions, then seemingly feeling lost, spun around and regrouped as one fuzzy ball of baby bunnies with tiny noses and ears the size of pennies. Bob was speechless. Then I took www.50plusLifePA.com

his hand and led him outside near our shell-shaped birdbath. We watched a cardinal splashing away before he spread his bright-red wings in the air to dry. “Bob, my love, it’s better to focus on what you have, rather than what you don’t have.” In a moment of glittering clarity, he declared he would not grow a vegetable garden. Instead he would plant glorious flowers. He would fill raised beds with impatiens, butterfly weed, blue salvia, marigolds, and begonias. Bob has feeders for chickadees and other common birds. He has specialty feeders for goldfinches, hummingbirds, and woodpeckers. He has seen a mother sparrow bring her babies to the feeder so that her young could learn to eat. He’s seen a baby blue jay spiraling his way down a tree. Too innocent to be scared, he hopped over to Bob, only to be scolded by his mother who arrived to put him back in the nest. He has seen a mallard protectively sitting on her perfect nest filled with 11 eggs. And so, he’s rejoicing along with the birds that find food and shelter because of his tender, nurturing hands. He’s rejoicing along with the wildlife, who have reminded him that our yard is their land. He is rejoicing because our backyard has been awarded the status of a National Wildlife Federation Mini Refuge. And he’s rejoicing in his splendorous no-veggies, only flowers, garden. Nationally syndicated, award-winning columnist Saralee Perel can be reached at sperel@saraleeperel.com or via her website: www.saraleeperel.com.

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Wet Weather Doesn’t Dampen Successful Senior Games

By Sam Peeples The first week of May brought the Senior Games back to Lancaster. Returning for their 28th year, the games offer county residents 50 and over a chance to exercise their bodies and minds in more than 20 sporting events. This year, roughly 850 participants signed up to do everything from swimming, bocce, and running to bowling, pingpong, and Wii games. “That number has been fairly consistent over the past several years, with the number varying slightly,” Derek Bendetti, health promotion and activity coordinator for the Lancaster County Office of Aging, said. “It is the committee’s goal to [have] over 900 participants next year.” Bendetti became involved in the games after accepting his position in 2015. He has helped manage the processing of all registration forms, the setup and breakdown

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of events, and the coordination of events, volunteers, sites, and medical services. Bendetti also chairs the weightlifting events, which proved some of the most popular among participants, along with darts, shuffleboard, pickleball, and a mile-long walk. Weightlifting was also one of the few events to have rule changes this year, specifically to increase safety for the participants. In addition, two new events made their way onto the roster: fencing and tappercize. However, both were demonstrations open only to be observed, not participated in. Weather turned out to be a concern, with intermittent rain lasting the entire week of the games. Golf events suffered in particular

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as the rain forced a cancelation, though Evergreen and Overlook golf courses provided rain checks for all participants to use another time. No one let the inclement weather slow them down, however. The runners in particular showed enthusiasm for performing despite the showers. “One senior asked me that morning if we were still having the event and I told him yes,” Bendetti said. “He replied, ‘Yeah! Runners run in anything.’” The games faced almost no mechanical issues during the events. The pitching machine for the home run derby gave attendants some trouble, but Spooky Nook was quick to provide a replacement. No other equipment caused delays. All of the participants performed to the best of their abilities, but two

who stood out to Bendetti were the honorary chairpersons, Judy and Ralph Anttonen. The Senior Games Committee selected the Anttonens to represent the participants as a whole and for being exceptional athletes. “Judy specifically makes it her goal to participate and excel in as many events as possible,” Bendetti said. “If it wasn’t for time constraints, I think she’d do them all. She still may have!” The games moved to their new location in Spooky Nook Sports in 2014. Along with access to new equipment and facilities, the change has allowed them to increase their scope. The committee plans to continue to improve their events and add new items to the roster year after year. “I would say the games have been getting better every year,” Bendetti said. For a complete list of results for 2016, visit Lancaster Senior Games’ website at www.lancseniorgames.org/ results.

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Support Groups Free and open to the public June 1, 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 June 13, 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

June 16, noon Brain Tumor Support Group Lancaster General Health Campus Wellness Center 2100 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster (717) 626-2894 June 20, 2 p.m. Lancaster County Parkinson’s Support Group Landis Homes 1001 E. Oregon Road, Lititz (717) 509-5494

Senior Center Activities June 27, 2 to 3 p.m. Parkinson’s Support Group Garden Spot Village Concord Room 433 S. Kinzer Ave. New Holland (717) 355-6259 jshaffer@gardenspotvillage.org

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June 22, 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 Through 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 June 1, 2 p.m. Korean War Veterans Association Meeting Oak Leaf Manor North 2901 Harrisburg Pike Landisville (717) 299-1990 pcunningham1841@verizon.net

June 5, 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 June 6, 6 p.m. Red Rose Singles Meeting Centerville Diner 100 S. Centerville Road, Lancaster (717) 406-6098 June 17, 6 to 9 p.m. Music Fridays Downtown Lancaster (717) 341-0028

June 21, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Digitized Newspapers Willow Valley Genealogy Club Willow Valley Communities Orr Auditorium 211 Willow Valley Square Lancaster www.genealogyclubwv.com (717) 397-0439 June 24, 5 to 9 p.m. Resident Artwork Open House featuring Marjorie Lovett St. John’s Herr Estate 200 Luther Lane, Columbia (717) 684-0678

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Sea, Sand, and Ships: 12 Days on the North Carolina Coast

A few days before my husband and I leave for a beach vacation on the North Carolina coast, I happen across a news article written by Adam Wagner of the region’s StarNews: “Researchers are calling an ironhulled Civil War-era steamer found near Caswell Beach one of the bestpreserved blockade runners they’ve ever seen …” It’s been decades since one of these ships was discovered, so this is a very big deal. No, we won’t be able to see the wreck—it’s still buried under 18 to 20 feet of ocean—but as we read more, we realize how important the sea was to the growth of America. The United States was settled by seafaring people during the 16th century, blockaded and bombarded from the sea during the 19th, and a

In the 16th century vessels like Elizabeth II sailed the Atlantic to lay claim to the New World.

major port during the 20th. We have a lot to explore between beach outings. We time-travel back more than 400 years by going to the Outer Banks near the North Carolina-Virginia state line. Here, not far from the Bodie Island Lighthouse, is Roanoke Island Festival Park, which features a

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you have to, if you can’t find a friend or group of friends. Granted, this isn’t the easiest thing in the world to do, but it still beats sitting home alone wishing you were somewhere else. 4. Get organized. Don’t wait to plan for upcoming holidays. If you have nowhere to go for July 4, for example, consider volunteering. Try an activity that makes you feel good; nothing is better than helping others. Plan ahead for other holidays as

well. Invite others who have nothing planned to your home for a small potluck dinner party. Start rounding up your single friends now. 5. Go out to enrich your life, but not with the sole purpose of seeking a mate. If the only reason you go out is to find someone, you will become discouraged and frustrated because meeting someone may not happen right away. It might not happen at all. But if you go out to broaden your horizons and enjoy new

experiences, just getting out is a great accomplishment. 6. Get it in gear. Meeting new people, making new friends, and finding a mate at this stage in our lives require energy and making a concerted effort. It’s like seeking a job in the current economy, which is difficult. The people who are successful work the hardest at networking and putting resumes out there. The same goes for meeting a mate: Make the process as important as you would if you were seeking a job. 7. Get assertive. Note: I am not saying aggressive, but assertive. There is a big difference. Start conversations with strangers—on a plane, standing in

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necessary when you are seeking a new mate. 11. Grieve and heal before you begin looking for a new mate. If you’ve recently lost a spouse or partner, give it all the time you need. But that doesn’t mean you don’t go out to enrich your life and be involved with new people. That helps to overcome loneliness. Your life is not over; it has just changed.

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Salute to a Veteran

Robert D. Wilcox

The Admiral Hosted Dinner at His Home for Prince Philip

When Clarence Arthur Edward (Cricket) Johnson grew up in Minneapolis, there were so many Swedes in Minnesota that the Minneapolis phone directory once had 22 pages of nothing but Johnsons … which may help explain his rather long name—or his nickname. As long as he could remember, he had “a passion to fly.” And in his senior year of high school in 1947, when he had to give a book report on Man of Annapolis, he became enthralled with the prospect of a career as a Navy pilot. So, as soon as he graduated, he enlisted in a local Navy squadron. After basic training, he got duty that had him check out Navy SNJ trainers and warm them up to get them ready for the pilots to fly. Then he took and excelled in written exams, after which he earned his

congressman’s Next it was to appointment to Norfolk for learning to land aboard a the United States carrier. They decided Naval Academy at to try to set a record Annapolis. After four years, for the number of landings aboard a he graduated as an carrier in a single day, ensign in the spring and he was part of of 1953 and spent setting that record. the summer helping And there he to indoctrinate the got his wings and incoming class. In September, he a promotion to lieutenant junior shipped to Pensacola, grade in December Florida, where he 1954. What was that started flight training Rear Adm. C.A.E. Johnson Jr. like? in the SNJ singlewhen he was commander, engine trainer. Then “Once the admiral Naval Base, Philadelphia. pinned those wings it was to Kingsville, Texas, where he flew on me,” he grins, “I felt I was invincible!” the TBM, which was the heaviest Johnson flew anti-submarine tours single-engine aircraft of World War II.

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for a couple of years, and then was called to Norfolk to help set up a school for teaching a highly classified new form of anti-sub chasing. After that he taught at Annapolis for a few years and then began a 10-year posting of Pentagon assignments, where he worked in the Navy’s Aviation Section on advanced strategies for tracking and countering Soviet submarines. After being promoted to commander, he served as executive officer at Naval Air Station Glenview in Michigan for a couple of years before he was called back to the Pentagon for two more years, where he planned the acquisition of new equipment to enter the fleet. Leaving there as a captain, he then became commanding officer of NAS New Orleans.

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In cooperation with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Farmers Market Nutrition vouchers will be distributed to eligible individuals on Wednesday, June 15, beginning at 9 a.m. at all Lancaster County Office of Aging senior centers. Other distribution sites include the Ephrata Recreation Center and New Holland United Methodist Church from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The nutrition vouchers, valued at $20, can be exchanged for Pennsylvania-grown fruits and vegetables through November at participating farmers markets and roadside stands. To be eligible, an individual must be at least 60 years of age, reside in Lancaster County, and have an annual household income of less than $21,978 for one person or less than $29,637 for two. Those living in nursing homes or other residential facilities where meals are provided are not eligible for this program. Those unable to pick up the vouchers may have a proxy or representative go on their behalf but need to have a completed, signed proxy form along with photo ID of the eligible individual presented at the time of distribution. To receive a proxy form by mail prior to the June 15 distribution, contact any senior center listed below or the Office of Aging at (717) 2997979.

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How Cataract Surgery Can Prevent a Broken Hip

What is casually called a “broken hip” usually isn’t. More often than not, it’s a fracture of the thigh bone (the femur) at the joint where it meets the pelvic bone (the hip socket). But whatever we call it, it’s a serious medical event for anyone, but particularly so for those over age 65. It’s also expensive, costing Medicare almost $3 billion a year. The treatment involves more than “just” surgery. It also includes weeks or months of post-op therapy, usually in a nursing home or rehabilitation center. It more often than not negatively impacts quality of life, as statistics indicate only about one in four “posthips” return to their previous level of functioning. What’s more, one in five “broken hip” patients die of complications within a year of the break. So, it’s paramount that we help ourselves (and we help our aging relatives) do everything possible to avoid falling and breaking anything, especially the biggest and longest bone in the body. Fall-prevention strategies can be separated into two general categories. First, we can look at how to modify our homes to make them less fallrisky: • Install grab bars (especially in the bathroom) • De-clutter high-traffic paths

• Use nonslip rugs or rug tape • Tie up electrical and phone cords • Increase lighting in dim areas • Install handrails on all stairs Second, we look at how we can make our bodies more fall-resistant: • Keep moving, and with your doctor’s approval, increase your level of physical activity. • Do anything you can (walk, dance, swim, stretch) to improve strength, balance, coordination, and flexibility. • Wear “sensible” shoes. • Review your medications with your doctor for any that have the potential to make you dizzy or to slow your response time, and while you are there, ask if you should be taking vitamin D3 and calcium supplements. All these recommendations may be old hat to you. But here’s one you may not be aware of: Did you know that having cataract surgery might just decrease your risk of incurring a “broken hip”? A cataract is a clouding of the lens behind the colored part of your eye. It’s a common condition (the most common cause of decreased vision and blindness) and affects the majority of those over age 60. Every year, there are more than 1.5 please see SURGERY page 26

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Construction Projects of the ’50s and ’60s Find the missing words from these major American construction projects of the ’50s and ’60s: 1. 1954 – Florida: Fo_____ Hotel 2. 1955 – California: Di_____ 3. 1959 – New York: L_____ Center 4. 1961 – Texas: Six F_____ over Texas 5. 1962 – Nevada: C_____ Palace Hotel 6. 1962 – Virginia: D_____ Airport 7. 1962 – Washington: S_____ Needle 8. 1962 – California: D_____ Stadium 9. 1962 – Texas: As_____ 10. 1968 – Missouri: Ga_____ Arch

Settings of Movies of the ’50s and ’60s Find the states where these movies were set. 1. Vertigo – __________a 2. The Cardinal – M__________ 3. The Unsinkable Molly Brown – __________o 4. Psycho – A__________ 5. God’s Little Acre – __________a 6. In Cold Blood – __________s 7. A Summer Place – M__________ 8. Inherit the Wind – __________e 9. Seven Brides for Seven Brothers – __________n 10. True Grit – __________a Written by Alan Stillson. Please see http://stillsonworks.com

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Veterans’ Event Coming to Wyomissing in June By Megan Joyce More than 29,000 veterans call Berks County home, and an upcoming veterans event aims to connect them with the benefits, resources, and jobs they deserve. County veterans of all ages, active military, and their families are urged to attend the Veterans’ Expo & Job Fair, a free, one-day event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, June 10, at Crowne Plaza Reading Hotel, 1741 Papermill Road, Wyomissing. Presented by OLP Events, the Veterans’ Expo will bring together active and retired military members and their families and local community-service providers, healthcare professionals, VA benefits counselors, VFWs, and American Legions. These organizations can provide veterans access to the benefits they have earned and information on how to obtain them. “At the request of various local agencies who have visited other Veterans’ Expo & Job Fairs, we will be hosting the Berks County event on June 10,” Donna Anderson, president of On-Line Publishers and OLP Events, said.

Guests will also have access to businesses covering everything from home improvement, legal services, and finance to retirement living and insurance—many of which offer discounts to veterans and military personnel. In honor of the county’s Vietnam veterans, the Moving Wall Vietnam Veterans Memorial will be nearby the Veterans’ Expo at Jim Dietrich Park, Muhlenberg Township. This halfsize replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., has

been traveling the country since 1984 and will be at the park for viewing June 9–13. The Veterans’ Expo & Job Fair is a two-for-one event. Held in conjunction with the Expo, the Job Fair provides an opportunity for veterans and employers to meet faceto-face to discuss available positions. Employers will be present from a large range of industries, including construction, management, administrative/clerical, warehouse, sales, customer service,

that of a million Medicare beneficiaries who had cataracts, patients who had surgery to remove and replace them had a 16 to 23 percent lower hip-fracture risk than those who had cataracts but who didn’t have the surgery.

And it’s never too late, as patients 80 to 84 years of age who had the surgery had the lowest odds of hip fracture among all age groups. Who would figure that taking care of those cataracts might just well protect your bones? It may be time to

manufacturing, banking, computer tech/IT, and more. “There are over 200,000 servicemen and servicewomen leaving the military each year, and the Veterans’ Expo & Job Fair helps connect veterans in the area with potential employers and ease their transition back into civilian life,” Anderson said. Military personnel may have their resume reviewed online ahead of time by Karen Francis, certified global career development facilitator, and professional photographer Steven Francis will be taking headshots for social media profiles at the event. Job seekers can also visit the Resource Center for roundtable discussions and other helpful information for translating their military careers to civilian opportunities. Event sponsors include Berks Encore, Pennsylvania American Legion, Pennsylvania National Guard Outreach Office, Pennsylvania State Headquarters VFW, Veterans Affairs of Berks County, and WFYL. For more information on the Veterans’ Expo & Job Fair, call (717) 285-1350 or visit www. veteransexpo.com.

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million outpatient surgeries performed to remove and replace the affected lens. While all surgery has risks, for the most part, cataract surgery is safe and without complications. A Johns Hopkins publication reported on a study demonstrating

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Construction Projects of the ’50s and ’60s 1. Fontainebleau Hotel 6. Dulles Airport 2. Disneyland 7. Space Needle 3. Lincoln Center 8. Dodger Stadium 4. Six Flags over Texas 9. Astrodome 5. Caesar’s Palace Hotel 10. Gateway Arch

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see your eye doctor to reduce your risk of breaking your hip.

Settings of Movies of the ’50s and ’60s 1. California 6. Kansas 2. Massachusetts 7. Maine 3. Colorado 8. Tennessee 4. Arizona 9. Oregon 5. Georgia 10. Oklahoma

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www.adtechctrs.com “Made for iPod,” “Made for iPhone,” and “Made for iPad” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch may affect wireless performance. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple Watch, and App Store are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Halo 2 and TruLink are compatible with iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5, iPhone 4s, iPad Air 2, iPad Air, iPad (4th generation), iPad mini 3, iPad mini with Retina display, iPad mini, iPod touch (5th generation) and Apple Watch. Use of Apple Watch requires iPhone 5 or later.

June 2016

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