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Computer Club President Helps Residents Stay on the Cutting Edge Club Covers PCs, Macs, and Evolving Technology By Pete Wisniewski “[Technology] is going to happen whether we want it or not. The key question for individuals is whether or not they want to embrace it,” said Sid Paskowitz, president of Willow Valley Computer Club. Having been exposed to cutting-edge technology from the beginning of his professional life, Paskowitz is an ideal candidate to serve as president of the computer club at Willow Valley Communities. “I recognized the potential benefit of computers in my early years in submarines,” he said. “My generation was significantly impacted by the fallout from Sputnik and the need to stay ahead in the technology race.” Though he never worked for a computer corporation directly, Paskowitz has a background in logistics, and as a management consultant he worked with computer and technology companies and “tried to have devices that allowed [him] to interact efficiently with those companies.” “My primary focus is on the quality of life of Willow Valley residents,” Paskowitz said. “Toward that end, I try to communicate information that will assist residents in being productive with new technologies while protecting their security and privacy, which are potentially put at risk by those technologies. please see CLUB page 28 Sid Paskowitz works to keep technology accessible and approachable for his fellow residents, a “generation [that] was significantly impacted by the fallout from Sputnik and the need to stay ahead in the technology race.”

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Special Focus: Create a Great Funeral Day page 10

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Vets Encouraged to Bring DD-214s to Veterans’ Expo page 35

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This Resource Directory recognizes advertisers who have made an extended commitment to your health and well-being. Coins & Currency

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

Gifts Edible Arrangements 103 Rohrerstown Road, Lancaster (717) 390-3063 245 Bloomfield Drive, Lititz (717) 560-1056 Health & Medical Services Alzheimer’s Association (717) 651-5020 American Cancer Society (717) 397-3744 American Diabetes Association (888) DIABETES American Heart Association (717) 393-0725

Central PA Poison Center (800) 521-6110

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

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

American Red Cross (717) 299-5561

Employment Lancaster County Office of Aging (717) 299-7979 Entertainment Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre 510 Centerville Road, Lancaster (717) 898-1900 Financial Services

Arthritis Foundation (717) 397-6271 Consumer Information (888) 878-3256 CONTACT Helpline (717) 652-4400 Disease and Health Risk (888) 232-3228 Domestic Violence (800) 799-7233

Glendale Mortgage (888) 456-0988

Flu or Influenza (888) 232-3228

Internal Revenue Service (717) 291-1994

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

US Financial (800) 595-1925, ext. 2122 Funeral Directors Richard H. Heisey Funeral Home 216 S. Broad St., Lititz (717) 626-2464 Gastroenterology Regional Gastroenterology Associates of Lancaster (RGAL) 2104 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster 694 Good Drive, Suite 23, Lancaster 4140 Oregon Pike, Ephrata (717) 544-3400 www.50plusSeniorNewsPA.com

Hearing Services Pennsylvania Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (800) 233-3008 V/TTY Hearing & Ear Care Center (717) 653-6300 806 W. Main St., Mount Joy Home Care Services Visiting Angels Living Assistance Services Hanover: (717) 630-0067 Lancaster: (717) 393-3450 York: (717) 751-2488

Home Improvement

Senior Move Management TLC Ladies (717) 228-8764

Bath Fitter/Kitchen Saver (877) 922-2250 Housing Eastwood Village Homes, LLC 102 Summers Drive, Lancaster (717) 397-3138

Transition Solutions for Seniors Rocky Welkowitz (717) 615-6507 Travel AAA Central Penn (717) 657-2244

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

Passport Information (877) 487-2778

Insurance

Veterans Services

Medicare (800) 633-4227 Medical Equipment & Supplies

Lebanon VA Medical Center 1700 S. Lincoln Ave., Lebanon (717) 228-6000 or (800) 409-8771

Medical Supply (800) 777-6647

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

Nutrition Meals on Wheels (717) 392-4842

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Physicians May•Grant Obstetrics & Gynecology Women & Babies Hospital with other locations in Brownstown, Columbia, Elizabethtown, Willow Street, and Intercourse (717) 397-8177

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Hostetter Realty Kim Mann (717) 380-7459 Prudential Homesale Services Group Rocky Welkowitz (717) 393-0100 Retirement Communities Colonial Lodge Community 2015 N. Reading Road, Denver (717) 336-5501

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with suction cups) for the tub or shower and a non-skid bath mat on the floor. • Acquire a bathtub seat or shower chair. • Obtain a raised toilet seat if they have trouble getting on and off the toilet.

• Assist them in obtaining an adjustable bed to maximize their comfort and facilitate mobility. • Ensure there’s a clear path from their bed to the bathroom (no throw rugs or cords). In the Bathroom • Have grab bars installed by the toilet and in the bathtub or shower area. • Purchase a rubber mat (the kind

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• Equipment is available for all types of stair configurations. Some companies sell reconditioned models, which can make the cost more manageable. Outdoors • Install handrails on both sides of any entrance steps.

• Install an exterior light with an automatic timer or a sensor, and affix house numbers that are easy to see from the street. • Arrange for a property maintenance service to tend their lawn and garden and clear snow in the winter.

• Get them a microwave oven for easy cooking and for heating prepared food. • Small appliances should have an automatic shutoff feature along with simple controls, large dials or buttons, and easy-to-read labels.

to navigate stairs and they must do so daily.

• Have an entrance ramp built or a porch lift installed if necessary.

In the Kitchen • Position regularly used pots, dishes, staple foods, and other supplies within easy reach. Ensure the heaviest items are stored in the lower cupboards.

• Arrange for a phone at their bedside. If their bedroom doesn’t have a phone jack, get a cordless phone so they can keep the receiver with them at night.

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ost older adults would prefer to stay in their own home for the rest of their lives, in order to maximize their comfort and preserve their independence. While no one knows what the future holds, there are many things that you, as a caregiver, can do to maximize the chances that your aging relative can remain safe and well in their current environment. Read on to learn about some of them.

In the Bedroom • Situate a lamp within reach of their bed. It should be easy to turn on and off.

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Lisa M. Petsche

Aging in Place Week: Oct. 13–19 • Install a handheld shower head so they can shower sitting down. • Consider installing a walk-in bathtub or shower. In Stairwells • Steps should be in good repair and have a non-skid surface. • Have solid handrails installed on both sides of stairways—ideally, these should project past the top and bottom steps. • Keep steps free of clutter. • Ensure stairwells are well lit. If necessary, get battery-powered dome lights that easily attach to the wall. • Get a stair lift if it’s hard for them

General Tips • Ensure throw rugs and scatter mats have a non-skid backing. Better yet, remove them, since they’re one of the most common causes of falls. • Use night lights in the bedroom, hallways, and bathroom. Find the kind that have a motion sensor or that automatically turn on in dim lighting conditions. Also get some plug-in, rechargeable flashlights that automatically come on when the power goes out. • Arrange for a personal emergency response system, also known as a medical alarm. • Spend time browsing in a medical supply store or perusing an online catalog to discover the many items available that can increase household safety and make everyday activities easier. Lisa M. Petsche is a social worker and freelance writer specializing in boomer and senior concerns. She has personal and professional experience with elder care.

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Such is Life

Nothing is Fair in Love and War Saralee Perel

nce a year, my sweet, loving husband, Bob, turns into a maniac. “Saralee,” he said, “What did you just do?” I slowly backed away and whispered, “I, um—ate a walnut.” “You stole a walnut?” His face was red and sweating because the oven had been on for eight hours. You see, Bob was baking cookies and bread for the county fair. Over the years, he’s won 19 winning ribbons in the baked goods competition. “Sweets,” I gently said, “the competition is supposed to be fun. It’s not really serious.” “Not really serious?!” For three days, I hid in the bedroom, listening to alternating screaming, smashing pans, and crying. We tastetested 10 batches of cookies and eight loaves of bread.

“Man,” Bob said, “I’ve never been so hot and tired and miserable in my life.” Frustratingly, he picked up one cookie that he thought wasn’t done enough. “Who could eat this crap?” he said, and then handed it to me to eat. “It’s not just competition,” I said. “It’s for the spirit of community; it’s for

trying to do your best.” He dried his hands on his pink calico apron, then grabbed a wad of dough in his hand and squeezed it to death. “I need to win!” Bob, like a surgeon, hovered over the dough while ordering, “Swab,” every two seconds as I stood by, like a scrub nurse,

patting his forehead with paper towels so his sweat wouldn’t keep dripping into the batter. We went to the fair for judgment day. When he saw the shiny blue ribbon on his bread, he instantly transformed back to his normal, tranquil self. Smiling peacefully, he graciously thanked everyone, then hugged me and said, “Thank you, my love. I couldn’t have done it without you.” His cookies, though, won second place. He was thrilled. I was surprised. I thought he’d have a fit because he didn’t win first place. He looked around. “I’m part of a community of sharing.” And how did I take it? I picked up the plate of cookies. “I’m declaring this contest invalid!” I was steaming. “I want the judges’ names—and I want their backgrounds, notarized. I’m taking these cookies away

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so nobody sees that you’re a big loser.” He wrenched the plate from my red, hot hands. That’s when I took a closer look at the plate and saw the card with the baker’s name. Although the cookies resembled Bob’s, someone else’s name was on the card. Frantically, I searched for his cookies. And what do you think I found on them? A big, beautiful, glistening, glorious blue ribbon. And so, he won two blue ribbons that day. That night, we had cookies in bed while lovingly declaring we lost all respect for each other. We solemnly promised

we’d never behave the way we did again. I said, “Let’s not think about it for another whole year. I need a break from the craziness.” “Me too. You have my word that I will not bring up the fair or any kind of baking competition for an entire year.” And that is when I discovered, hidden under the sheets, a cookbook all about exotic muffins. Saralee Perel is an award-winning, nationally syndicated columnist. Her new book is Cracked Nuts & Sentimental Journeys: Stories From a Life Out of Balance. To find out more, visit www.saraleeperel.com or email sperel@ saraleeperel.com.

Famous People’s Final Words A person’s final words can have a powerful impact on people—family, friends, and the world at large. Consider these famous last words of some significant people: Winston Churchill (British statesman): “I’m bored with it all.” Joan Crawford (actress): “Don’t you dare ask God to help me!” Frida Kahlo (artist): “I hope the exit is

joyful and hope never to return.” Nancy Astor (socialite): “Am I dying? Or is this my birthday?” Bob Hope (comedian): “Surprise me.” Edith Piaf (singer): “Every damn foolish thing you do in this life, you pay for.” Steve Jobs (entrepreneur): “Oh wow. Oh wow. Oh wow.”

To Improve Brain Function, Take a Walk, Work a Puzzle A study by UCLA researchers found that older people can improve their brain function after just 14 days of following some simple, healthy lifestyle strategies. Incorporating healthful food, physical activity, stress reduction, and memory exercises seems to help improve cognitive function. In the study, participants were divided into two groups, a control group that did not change behaviors and one that incorporated modifications to improve health and mental function. After only 14 days of following the regimen, participants’ brain metabolism slowed down in the working memory regions, which means the brain was not working as hard to accomplish its tasks. Here are some of the health strategies www.50plusSeniorNewsPA.com

participants worked into their daily routines: • Memory exercises, such as crossword puzzles and brain teasers, were worked on throughout the day. • Participants took daily walks. • Participants ate five small meals a day in order to prevent drops in blood glucose levels, because glucose is the main source of energy for the brain. They also ate diets rich in omega-3 fats, antioxidants, and low-glycemic carbohydrates like whole grains. • Participants performed daily relaxation exercises to prevent the release of cortisol, a hormone that can impair memory and damage memory cells.

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Home Care Services & Hospice Providers Affilia Home Health

Good Samaritan Home Health

(717) 544-2195 (888) 290-2195 (toll-free) www.AffiliaHomeHealth.org Year Est.: 1908 Counties Served: Berks, Chester, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, Schuylkill, York RNs: Yes LPNs: Yes CNAs: Yes Home Aides: Yes Medicare Certified?: Yes

(717) 274-2591 www.gshleb.org Other Certifications and Services: Home care specialists in physical, occupational, and speech therapy; nursing; cardiac care; and telehealth. Disease management, innovative technologies, and education help you monitor your condition to prevent hospitalization. Licensed non-profit agency; Medicare certified; Joint Commission accredited.

Year Est.: 1911 Counties Served: Berks, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Schuylkill RNs: Yes LPNs: Yes CNAs: Yes Home Aides: Yes Medicare Certified?: Yes

Central Penn Nursing Care, Inc.

Good Samaritan Hospice

Year Est.: 1984 Counties Served: Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, York RNs: Yes LPNs: Yes CNAs: Yes Home Aides: Yes Medicare Certified?: No

Year Est.: 1979 Counties Served: Berks, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Schuylkill RNs: Yes LPNs: Yes CNAs: Yes Home Aides: Yes Medicare Certified?: Yes

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Other Certifications and Services: Providing all levels of care (PCAs, CNAs, LPNs, RNs), in the home, hospital, or retirement communities with specifically trained caregivers for Alzheimer’s and dementia clients. Home care provided up to 24 hours a day to assist with personal care and housekeeping. A FREE nursing assessment is offered.

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Other Certifications and Services: Good Samaritan Hospice provides services to patients and their families facing a life-limiting illness. We are Pennsylvania licensed, JCAHO accredited, and Medicare certified. We provide services 24 hours per day with a team approach for medical, emotional, spiritual, and social needs.

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(717) 299-6941 www.ConnectionsAtHome.org Year Est.: 2014 Counties Served: Lancaster RNs: Yes LPNs: No CNAs: Yes Home Aides: Yes Medicare Certified?: No

Other Certifications and Services: Good Samaritan Home Health is a Pennsylvania-licensed home health agency that is Medicare certified and Joint Commission accredited. We work with your physician to provide nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, wound care, and specialized care as needed.

Other Certifications and Services: Connections at Home VIA Willow Valley delivers unparalleled, personalized care and companionship in the home, hospital, or senior living community, by compassionate, reliable, dedicated caregivers who are backed by the area’s most trusted name in senior living for more than 30 years—Willow Valley Communities.

Year Est.: 2009 Counties Served: Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Northumberland, Perry, Schuylkill, Snyder, York RNs: Yes LPNs: Yes CNAs/Home Aides: Yes Medicare Certified?: Yes

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Home Care Services & Hospice Providers Senior Helpers

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Other Certifications and Services: Offering nonmedical home care to provide positive solutions for aging in place. Companionship, personal care, and our specialized dementia care. No minimum number of hours. Medicaid Waiver approved. Convenient, free assessment.

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Year Est.: 2001 RNs: No LPNs: No CNAs: Yes Home Aides: Yes Medicare Certified?: No

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Older But Not Wiser

Life is Like a Grocery Store Sy Rosen

s I’m getting older, I’m spending more time at the supermarket. I’m not sure why this is happening, but it’s somewhat enjoyable— not as much fun as the movies but better than my last colonoscopy. And I’ve discovered that the grocery store is like a microcosm of life. (That may sound a little pretentious, but I’m trying to make up for my colonoscopy comment.) Anyway, here are some lessons I’ve learned at the supermarket that I can apply to my everyday life: Pick your battles: When do you tell someone standing in front of you in the “10 or under” line that they have too many items? If they have 14 items, I cough to let them know I’m slightly annoyed. If they have 16 items, I mutter something unintelligible under my breath. And if they have 20 or more items, I will say something to them directly. However, all this changes if the person is more than 6 feet tall and weighs more than 250 pounds. When that happens, I simply say, “Have a good day.”

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The lesson here—which can be applied to everyday life—is that you don’t want to get hurt over six cans of tuna. Don’t be intimidated: For some people, choosing a cantaloupe has become a major event. They thump it … they smell it … they shake it. I’ve come to the conclusion that most of these people, like other so-called experts, have no idea what they are doing. Take the moral high ground: There is always one brand of apples that is way more expensive than the rest. In our grocery store, it is the Honey Crisp. I don’t know why they are so expensive; there is no prize in the middle of them. Unfortunately, my wife, Wanda, loves

the Honey Crisp. I’m tempted to tell her they were all out and bring her the cheaper Granny Smiths or Galas. However, I would never do that. First, because it’s morally wrong, and second, because I’m afraid she would find out. Be vigilant: Expiration dates are often difficult to read. As in all aspects of our lives, we must be vigilant. Take your reading glasses or magnifying glasses with you. There is nothing worse than expired yogurt (except maybe expired cottage cheese). Too many choices can drive you crazy: In our supermarket there are 42 different kinds of hot sauces. I have no idea if I could actually taste the difference

between them, but I waste a lot of time choosing one. In life, we sometimes have too many choices—where to go on vacation, where to retire, what doctor to go to, etc., etc. Like a hot sauce, sometimes it’s best for our sanity just to have two or three choices. Be a fanatic: I think bulk buying is anti-senior. For example, at our supermarket you have to buy five cartons of Coke to get the cheaper price. That’s tough for anybody to carry, especially seniors. As an activist, I’m going to write somebody a letter about this. I don’t exactly know whom I’m going to write to or when I will do it, but I’m definitely going to do it (I think). Be responsible but not a fanatic: Should you bring your shopping cart all the way back to the supermarket, or can you leave it tucked safely away in the parking lot? I feel you’re being responsible if you bring it back, but if no one is looking you can leave it in the parking lot.

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Create a Great Funeral Day

October 30th is

My 22 Cents’ Worth

Mourning the Deceased Walt Sonneville

e attend funerals and wakes to console the bereaved relatives of the deceased. This can be more a gesture of respect to the bereaved than to the deceased. Mourners who truly believe in heaven should take comfort that the deceased, if worthy, is exalted by a glorious transition to an eternal reward. If the deceased had a lingering, painful death, there is relief that the departed is “free at last.” Funerals and wakes frequently exhibit

a mix of anguish and relief. Faith alone may not extinguish the sorrow. A sense of relief will not void the disquiet we sense about our own mortality and our own

eternal destiny. Gen. George Patton took this view of World War II combat mortalities: “It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather, we should thank

God that such men lived.” Extend that sentiment from the “goodwar” context and apply it to all those who led good, decent lives. Funerals then can be regarded as an occasion of muted celebration. Some take it a step further and celebrate funerals as a joyous occasion. The wailing of trombones, the singing of saxophones and clarinets, and the eulogy delivered by a trumpet are created in a New Orleans-style funeral march.

a plan “Creating as unique as you. ” Diane Snyder DeBord, Licensed Funeral Director You have lived your life like no one else. And because end-of-life decisions are unique too, we approach pre-planning knowing how personal it is. We listen. We’re here to help you with as much or as little guidance as you care to have. Be assured that at their time of grief, your loved ones are treated with dignity and kindness.

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That was the funeral preference of Dr. Benjamin Spock. He wanted “friends to snake-dance through the streets to the music of a jazz band.” Funerals typically are followed by a group luncheon. This relaxes the tension and reminds us that life continues. It is not unlike the Christian practice of celebrating Easter following the observance of the death of Christ. Newspaper columnist and humorist Art Buchwald wrote that he appreciated the manner of his own passage to the final exit. He died of kidney failure in 2007 at the age of 81, spending his final days in a hospice, enjoying visits and phone calls from many friends and eating those foods that had been prohibited when he was well. He joked that “the National Hospice Association made me Man of the Year.

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I never realized that dying was so much fun.” That bizarre attitude defines the unique Buchwald personality and indicates why he was a treasured writer and celebrity. Don’t let your own funeral and wake arrangements depend on the decision of others. Write them out and specify what you would want and not want: which songs (if any), a farewell message from you (recorded or read), flowers or donations—these or other topics should be choices made by you.

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Walt Sonneville, a retired market-research analyst, is the author of My 22 Cents’ Worth: The Higher-Valued Opinion of a Senior Citizen and A Musing Moment: Meditative Essays on Life and Learning, books of personal-opinion essays, free of partisan and sectarian viewpoints. Contact him at waltsonneville@verizon.net.

Flu Shots Offered in Lancaster County The Lancaster County Office of Aging, in partnership with Lancaster General Health, is offering flu shots in October at the following locations.

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Oct. 15: Lititz Senior Center 201 E. Market St., Lititz Oct. 26: Next Gen Senior Center 184 S. Lime St., Quarryville Oct. 27: Lancaster Rec. Senior Center 525 Fairview Ave., Lancaster Oct. 28: Columbia Senior Center 510 Walnut St., Columbia Oct. 29: Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center 33 E. Farnum St., Lancaster Individuals/participants should call (717) 544-5941 to schedule an appointment for a specific date and location.

Furman Home for Funerals 59 W. Main St. Leola, Pennsylvania 17540 Philip W. Furman, Funeral Director

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Is This Thing On?

Do You YouTube? Abby Stokes

here are certain website names that just stick with us. Even if you’ve never visited a website, you’ve probably heard of Google, Amazon, and YouTube. Well, today let’s learn what YouTube is all about. YouTube is a website that allows anyone with a computer, tablet, or smartphone, along with access to the Internet, to upload and share a video for all to see. (Upload is just like download— it means to move or copy files from one place to another. In this case, you’re moving files from your computer, tablet, or smartphone to YouTube’s website.) YouTube clips aren’t usually more than a few minutes long. Be warned: YouTube runs the gamut from nostalgic clips of past television shows, to Maria Callas singing at the Met, to newsworthy current events, to practical how-to videos, to juvenile pranks and worse. You select video clips to view based on your interests, or you can view those “recently added” to the site, “most viewed,” “top rated,” and so on. Click in the search box at the top of the website to type in keywords for what interests you, and then click on the magnifying glass

to the right of the search box. Skip over any of the search results that have the word “AD” in yellow. Those are advertisements and are not really results from your search. When my nephew, Nic, recently rode a horse for the first time, I sang the theme song from the ’60s TV show Mister Ed. Nic, 6 years old, looked at me as though I might have fallen off a horse and hit my head. I was determined to prove my sanity, and, thank goodness, I found validation on YouTube. You can type “Mister Ed” in the search box to brush up on those forgotten lyrics. Be sure to turn on your speakers if they have been muted, and click on the play arrow. Below are suggestions of phrases to search for when you get a chance to visit YouTube. (Circled above in lower left corner.)

• “Birks organ” — Birk Petersen emailed me after reading my book and sent the link to this amazing handcrank organ that he designed and built. • “Sand drawing” – Kseniya Simonova’s sand art is extraordinary. • “Famous failures” – If you’ve never failed, you’ve never lived. This video reminds us that failure is just a stepping stone to success. • Search for me on YouTube, and you’ll discover video clips of my classes, lectures, and TV interviews—or visit my YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/ AskAbbyStokes (no spaces). If you want to upload a digital video file onto YouTube, it’s free. Just be careful about what you choose to

share. You don’t want to post anything that gives away too much personal information about you or anything that might jeopardize your job, relationship, or, in the case of younger folks, chances of getting into the college of their choice. Anyone can visit YouTube, so your submission is there for all to see. Remember, Uncle Bert may not appreciate your impersonation of him being seen worldwide. Let me know when you’ve posted a video. I’d love to see it! If you’ve never watched a video before, visit me at AskAbbyStokes. com and click on “First Time Visitors” at the top right. There you will find a video that gives you tips about watching videos. Happy YouTubing! (I think I just made up a word.) 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.

Have You Taken Your Fish Oil Today? Natural dietary supplements are big business in the U.S. As part of the National Health Interview Survey, researchers looked at the use of natural supplements other than vitamins and minerals. Comparing figures from 2002, 2007, and 2012, the

trends they found include: Fish oil. This was the top product used by adults in 2012, as well as among children (though in 2007, Echinacea was the most popular supplement among children).

Melatonin. This sleep aid came in second for children in 2012, increasing significantly from 2007.

Ginseng. This showed another large decline from 2002 to 2007, along with the use of gingko.

Glucosamine/chondroitin. Use of this decreased between 2007 and 2012, along with a drop in the use of Echinacea and garlic.

Green tea and milk thistle. Use of these held steady (though low) between 2007 and 2012.

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Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori

Vintage Halloween Decorations Lori Verderame

here are many types of Halloween decorations that are collectible and crafty. For the purists among us, you can decorate a pumpkin using everything from acrylic paint to glitter glue, featuring themes ranging from the scary Frankenstein monster to Casper the Friendly Ghost. While carving jack-o-lanterns requires some skill and expertise, you can use your favorite Halloween antiques and collectibles to make some fun and seasonal home decorations. If you want some quick Halloween decorating ideas, try these simple displays. Some of the easiest Halloween holiday displays can be developed from digging in your crammed closets, dusty attics, or jam-packed basements. Find some vintage costumes, blackand-orange metal noisemakers, autumnthemed ceramics, and pumpkin candles

and put them together to make a fancy kitchen island or familyroom shelf display. In no time, you’ve got a great display that ushers in the season’s scariest night with memories and objects from days gone by.

These vintage noisemakers— featuring owls, ghosts, witches, goblins, and black cats—were introduced in order to ward off evil spirits, plain and simple. The idea behind Courtesy of www.DrLoriV.com Images Staff vintage, collectible Vintage Halloween noisemaker noisemakers is making noise and a lot of it. It was thought that evil spirits Halloween Noisemakers could be frightened away by loud noises. Clickers, horns, lithographed tin noisemakers, and even musical If you want to make your own Halloween noisemaker, fill a clean instruments with Halloween themes are orange-juice-concentrate or lemonadenot just objects that help children stay concentrate can with uncooked beans; safe as they walk the streets in search of silly tricks or candy treats. These decorate the outside of the can with collectible noisemakers speak to the crux Halloween-themed drawings using markers, crayons, or stickers; add a of the Halloween holiday.

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popsicle stick or wooden dowel as a handle; and you are ready to go. Most of the original, vintage Halloween noisemakers are very valuable on the collectibles market now, so don’t let your children or grandchildren take the vintage collectibles outside with them when they tour the neighborhood hunting for candy. Mask Basket Remember those hot masks that you wore as a kid with your favorite Halloween costume? Reuse them to make a fun Halloween centerpiece. In the same way that many people will prominently display their beloved Christmas tree ornaments in a bowl on the dining-room buffet, select a group of three or four vintage, plastic costume masks from yours or your children’s bygone Halloween costumes. Gather the plastic masks—masks

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of politicians, witches, astronauts, and cartoon characters—and place them together in an oversized bowl or basket to make a bright and colorful Halloween centerpiece. Forget the candy bowl; you’ve got a scary bowl! Keep these costume masks at home, since the market for these collectibles is strong at this time of the year and collectors pay a pretty penny for them online, at flea markets, swap meets, and antique stores.

Have some fun sharing the memories of Halloweens past and decorate the season in style. Happy Halloween! Celebrity Ph.D. antiques appraiser, author, and former museum director, Dr. Lori hosts antiques appraisal events worldwide. Dr. Lori is the star appraiser on Discovery channel. Visit www.DrLoriV.com/Events, www.Facebook.com/DoctorLori, or call (888) 431-1010.

Nostalgia Road

I’m Sorry, Shirley Ann Dick Dedrick

was a bit of a jerk throughout grade school and high school. This is going to be my first acknowledgment of this. And it may not make for good reading. First off, to Roger Bradley: I’m the one who bent your bicycle spokes (jumping on them) while you were winning the high jump, last day of school in the fourth grade. I was jealous. To Gordie Yates: I chose you to run with me in the three-legged race that same day. I figured you, being the fastest kid in our class, would pull us to victory. It never occurred to me that I just might slow us down. I know I promised to give you my Louisville Slugger for running with me,

but it was a gift from my granddad. I just couldn’t. To Shirley Ann Neal: I’m sorry I walked Darlene Jones home from the sock hop our sophomore year. When you and I sort of had an agreement. Still don’t know why I did that. You were cuter. I don’t blame you for never speaking to me again. An update on Shirley: She eventually married a millionaire. They live in the Bahamas. Me? No, I never married Darlene. Things didn’t go that well on the walk home. I was gonna write a message to Rodney Waters, but I think I’ll head for the nursing home and tell him in person. Maybe take him a cheeseburger.

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Understanding the Responsibilities of an Executor Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, An old family friend recently asked me to be the executor of his will when he dies. I feel flattered that he asked, but I’m not sure what exactly the job entails. What can you tell me? – Concerned Friend Dear Concerned, Serving as the executor of your friend’s estate may seem like an honor, but it can also be a huge chore. Here’s what you should know to help you prepare. Rules and Responsibilities As the executor of your friend’s will, you’re essentially responsible for winding up his affairs after he dies. While this may sound simple enough, you need to be aware that the job can be tedious, time consuming, and difficult

depending on the complexity of his financial and family situation. Some of the duties required include:

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Traveltizers

Travel Appetizers: Stories that Whet the Appetite for Travel

Discovering Maycomb in Monroeville By Andrea Gross

onroeville, Ala., may be the most well-known small town in America. Millions of folks have read about it, seen a movie about it, and picture it as the archetypical Southern town, but comparatively few recognize its name. To them it is Maycomb, the place memorably depicted in one of the world’s bestselling books, Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, as well as in her recently released novel, Go Set a Watchman. Despite having similar themes (racial attitudes, moral certitude, and family relationships) and featuring many of the same characters, there are important differences between the two books. Mockingbird takes place in the 1930s, while Watchman is set in the 1950s. The intervening 20 years have wrought changes in everything from political actions to societal expectations, and the story is told from the perspective of an

Harper Lee’s lawyer father tried cases in the Old Monroe County Courthouse.

A bronze statue titled A Celebration of Reading honors Monroeville as Alabama’s Literary Capital.

Readers of TKAM will recognize the inside of the Old Monroe County Courthouse as the place where an all-white jury convicted the wrongfully accused black laborer.

Harper Lee’s father and sister each had a law office in the Monroe County Bank Building.

informed adult rather than an innocent child. But one thing remains the same: in a physical sense, the fictional town of Maycomb is strikingly similar to the real town of Monroeville. Today Monroeville is almost twice as large as it was 60 years ago when Lee wrote both of her books (Watchman was actually an early draft of Mockingbird), but with a population of just over 6,000, it’s still not much more than an outpost midway between Montgomery and Mobile. Yet due to Lee, who has always called it home, and Truman Capote, who vacationed there as a child, in 1997 the state legislature dubbed the town the Literary Capital of Alabama. Twelve years later, the 40-acre downtown area was added to the National Register of Historic Places. My husband and I are eager to see what all the fuss is about. We stop first at the 1903 domed courthouse, a familiar structure to those who have seen

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the 1962 film of Mockingbird starring Gregory Peck or read the early works of Capote. We enter the courtroom where Lee’s father, as well as the fictional Atticus Finch, practiced law. I shudder as I see the jury box where 12 white men convicted an innocent black man in a pivotal scene in Mockingbird. The upstairs rooms are filled with exhibits pertaining to the town’s famous duo. We read about Lee receiving the 1961 Pulitzer Prize, admire photos of Capote as a chubby-cheeked child, and pause before a giant enlargement of a postage stamp featuring Gregory Peck. I find it strange that the postal service honored a movie star who recreated a character on screen rather than the author who created that character in the first place. But the real importance of Monroeville, as well as the museum, is best represented by a bronze sculpture on the courthouse lawn that depicts three children absorbed by a book. The sculpture is titled A Celebration of Reading. As we stroll the surrounding streets, we try to imagine the town as it was when Lee was a child. Her home was only two blocks from the courthouse; the Faulk home in which Capote summered was right next door to Lee’s, and the home of

Only a rock wall remains from the house owned by Truman Capote’s relatives, but the site features a historic marker.

Monroeville expects to see even more visitors now that Go Set a Watchman has been published.

Harper Lee’s father and sister each had a law office in the Monroe County Bank Building.

Alfred Boulware, whom Mockingbird fans will recognize as the likely inspiration for Boo, is around the corner near the elementary school. These homes are gone now. An overpriced ice cream shack occupies the site of Lee’s home, a rock wall is all that’s left of the former Faulk house, and the Boulware home has been replaced by a gas station. But many of the old buildings remain, although most have been repurposed.

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Circling back to the courthouse, we pass the Monroe County Bank, where Lee’s father had his law office, and the RSVP building that now houses a charitable organization but used to be the town jail. Finally, behind the courthouse, the former La Salle Hotel, where Gregory Peck stayed when he was in town preparing for his award-winning role as Atticus, has been turned into the public library. Then, because travel is as much about

meeting people as seeing sights, we go to Radley’s Fountain Grille, where 92-yearold George Jones enjoys talking to visitors about days gone by. “Nelle was four years behind me in school,” he says, referring to Lee by her first name, the one used by longtime acquaintances. “She was a notorious tomboy, just like Scout (the main character in Mockingbird), and Capote was just like Scout’s friend Dill, who was a smart-alecky kid with a high-pitched voice.” He also gives us the real scoop on Alfred Boulware. “He stole a 15-cent pack of cigarettes, and rather than let the judge send him to reform school, his father kept him under house arrest for life.” George shakes his head. “Nelle portrayed him as a dodo, but he was one of the smartest boys in his class.” Before we leave, we visit Ol’ Curiosities & Book Shoppe, where we buy a copy of Go Set a Watchman. It’s been embossed and certified as coming from the author’s hometown—the Maycomb of Scout and the Monroeville of Nelle. For more stories from Jones as well as a list of Monroeville restaurants favored by Lee, check our companion website, www. TraveltizersPlus.com. Photos © Irv Green unless otherwise noted; story by Andrea Gross (www.andreagross.com).

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Salute to a Veteran

In the C-5, He Flew One of the Largest Military Aircraft in the World Robert D. Wilcox

eople sometimes ask me how I find the military men and women I write about. I learn of them through many sources, of course, but the way I met George Resh was one of the most unusual. As a retired Air Force pilot, my wife, Cammie, and I often flew as Air Force Space A (space available) passengers on flights to Europe. Returning from one such trip, we got a flight on a C-5 Galaxy from Frankfurt, Germany, to Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. The flight stopped overnight at Torrejón Air Force Base in Madrid, Spain. In the morning, we learned that the flight would be delayed because of some needed maintenance. While we were waiting in the passenger lounge, a crew in flight clothes entered, led by a colonel who was the

pilot. I introduced “Whereabouts on Marietta Avenue?” I myself, and he told me his name was asked. And his answer George Resh. told me that, here I asked him how long the delay might in Spain, I was being flown home be, and after we discussed that, just to by a man who lived within walking make conversation, I distance of my home asked him if he lived in Lancaster. in Dover. I later interested “No,” he replied. “I live in him in joining our Military Officers Pennsylvania.” Chapter in Lancaster, “Oh,” I said. where he later “Whereabouts in Pennsylvania?” became president, 2Lt. George A. Resh in 1956 after and then served a “In Lancaster,” he earning his wings. term as a director. said. It turned out that “Whereabouts in Lancaster?” Resh was a native Lancastrian who had “On Marietta Avenue,” he replied. graduated from Manheim Township

High School, and then went on to Penn State, where he joined the ROTC and earned his commission. He had wanted to become a pilot from age 7, when his dad had taken him to the celebration when the Lancaster Airport was opened. There he had taken a free ride in an airliner, and the love affair of becoming a pilot had taken hold. After graduating from Penn State in 1954, he entered the Air Force, where he was selected for pilot training. And after he earned his wings, he was assigned to fly B-25s, where he logged 1,200 hours, carrying navigators who were training in using radar for flak suppression. Resh left active duty in the Air Force in 1958 and joined the Air Force Reserve, serving in the 512th Military Air Wing at Willow Grove, Pa. There, as a reservist, he flew the C-119 (known as the flying boxcar).

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The Air Wing moved to Dover Air there in Ramadan, when Muslims don’t Force Base in 1968, and there he flew eat or drink anything from sunrise to the all-jet C-141 on many missions to sunset. And, for some reason, they had Vietnam, carrying troops and cargo. something against having a Coke at any Those flights were too long for a single time. crew, so his crew would fly to Alaska “But there I saw my crew chief where another crew would take over. sitting in the shade of our C-141’s wing, After resting overnight, his crew would nonchalantly eating his lunch, while take over for another crew and fly to drinking a bottle of Coke. I had to hustle Japan, where the procedure would be him inside the plane before we provoked repeated before leaving for Okinawa and a riot.” then to Vietnam. Resh Then, in 1975, remembers that the wing got C-5s. the Air Force was That airplane was the first to use so large that it the GPS (global could carry six positioning Greyhound Scenic system). Once, Cruiser buses and when returning had 100 seats for from Vietnam, passengers in the he called air space above. If traffic control as the nose of the he entered U.S. One hundred passengers loading into the C-5 were placed airspace near massive C-5. on the goal line Detroit, to request of a football field, the trailing edge of the clearance to fly directly to Dover, rather elevator at the back of the plane would than using the regular airways. have been on the 30-yard line at the When he was cleared to do that, a opposite end of the field. civilian airline pilot who was listening in Meanwhile, in his civilian career, asked, “Now, how are you going to do Resh had entered Millersville University that?” in 1958, where he got his degree and Resh answered, “I could tell you, but training for a civilian career as a teacher. then I’d have to kill you” (since the GPS He taught at Lancaster elementary system was classified top secret in those schools for three years, 20 years at junior days). high school, and later for 11 years at In 1981 Resh was made vice McCaskey High School, all while in the commander of the 512th military Airlift Wing, the first reservist to have Air Force Reserve. that honor. In 1984 at his retirement At McCaskey, he introduced a link ceremony, he received a Legion of Merit trainer (flight simulator) to the elective aviation course he taught. That permitted Award, the nation’s seventh-highest military award, as he retired as a full the students to fly on the ground before colonel. ever taking to the air. In 1993, he retired from his civilian When he flew to Europe as a reservist, vocation as history/world cultures teacher. he would often step out of the classroom He now can proudly look back on dual on Friday and spend Saturday flying to careers of strong service to his country Europe, Sunday returning to Dover, and as a military pilot … and as a longtime Monday returning to the classroom. teacher of our children. At Dover, how far east had he flown? “Well,” he says, “I guess that would Colonel Wilcox flew a B-17 bomber in have to be Tehran, Iran.” Then, with a Europe in World War II. grin, he adds, “I remember that we got

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Social Security News

Let’s Talk about Medicare

ctober is “Talk about Prescriptions Month” and marks the beginning of this year’s Medicare open enrollment period. It’s the perfect time to talk about Medicare prescriptions and the Extra Help available from Social Security. Newly eligible Medicare beneficiaries and current beneficiaries who are considering changes to their Medicare Part D (prescription drug coverage) plan should act now. The Medicare open enrollment period runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. The Medicare Part D prescription drug plan is available to all Medicare beneficiaries to help with the costs of medications. Joining a Medicare prescription drug plan is voluntary, and participants pay an additional monthly premium for the prescription drug coverage. While all Medicare beneficiaries can participate in the Medicare Part D prescription drug plan, some people with limited income and resources may

be eligible for Extra Help to pay for monthly premiums, annual deductibles, and prescription copayments. The Extra Help is estimated to be worth about $4,000 per year. Many Medicare beneficiaries qualify for these big savings and don’t even know it. To figure out whether you are eligible for the Extra Help, Social Security needs to know your income and the value of any savings, investments, and real estate (other than the home you live in). To qualify, you must be receiving Medicare and have: • Income limited to $17,665 for an individual or $23,895 for a married couple living together. Even if your annual income is higher, you still may be able to get some help with monthly

premiums, annual deductibles, and prescription copayments. Some examples where your income may be higher include if you or your spouse support other family members who live with you, have earnings from work, or live in Alaska or Hawaii. • Resources limited to $13,640 for an individual or $27,250 for a married couple living together. Resources include such things as bank accounts, stocks, and bonds. We do not count your house or car as resources. You can complete an easy-touse online application or get more information by visiting www.socialsecurity. gov/medicare. To apply for the Extra Help by phone or have an application mailed to you,

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To Repot Houseplants, or Not Dr. Leonard Perry

his time of year when I am bringing my houseplants back inside, or even just getting those inside ready for winter, I like to repot my houseplants if needed. By repotting on a warm fall day, you can work outside without risk of injuring these tender plants with cold. I like potting outside as my messes are much easier to clean up! Fall is a good time in the North, because with leaves off the trees outside in winter, houseplants often get more light than in summer. Coupled with warm temperatures indoors from heating, they often grow well in autumn. If you don’t have much light indoors, either artificial or from windows, and your plants generally grow little during fall and winter, you may want to wait until spring to repot. So how do you know if a plant needs

repotting? Do any of your houseplants wilt between normal waterings? Do the roots protrude from drainage holes? Has there been little or no new growth? Are there white salts on the soil surface? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, it’s probably time to repot. Generally speaking, young and fast-growing plants will need repotting every six months to a year, older ones every few years. You can tell when a plant needs repotting by knocking the soil ball out of the pot and checking the roots. To do

this, invert the plant, hold your hand over the soil, and gently tap the pot edge on the table to loosen the soil. If the roots are exposed with little soil covering them, it’s time to repot. If your plant isn’t growing or looking well, this is the time to check root color. They should be firm and often white, with many tiny root hairs covering them. If brown, or with discolored patches, and mushy, they likely have a root rot—often from overwatering. If just a few sickly roots, simply prune them off. If most look sickly, then discard the plant but try

making some stem or leaf cuttings first. For repotting, you will need goodquality potting soil, available at garden stores or you can make your own. If buying one, make sure to get one for indoor or potted plants. Garden soil, or mixes containing it, should be avoided as they are not suited for pot culture and often keep plants too wet. I often use a “peat-lite” medium, which contains peat moss, some perlite (the small white granules), and perhaps vermiculite (the silvery granules, an expanded mica). A purchased mix also usually has some nutrition and lime to raise the soil acidity or pH. If making your own, you’ll need to at least correct for the latter. When repotting, use a pot slightly larger than the one the plant is in currently. Keep the old potting mix at the same level in the new pot. If white salts,

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moss, or other growth is on the surface, scrape this off before planting and replace with fresh potting mix. Don’t bury the stem base. Firm the new soil around the old soil ball, being careful not to pack it down too tightly. Allow at least a half inch of space from soil to rim to make watering easier and more thorough. Don’t forget to fertilize, following instructions on the label. Water well, but don’t overwater and don’t let the pot sit in a saucer of water. Obviously, you’ll want to use a saucer if the plant is on furniture; just empty it after watering. Keep the plant in a warm place, at

least to start, so roots can resume growth, but don’t place it directly on a radiator or wood stove. Keep it away from drafts, as these keep pot and soil cool on cold days and nights. If a plant is too large to repot, “topdress” it every few years. To topdress, scoop out the top 2 or 3 inches of soil, taking care not to disturb too many of the roots. Refill the pot to its original soil level using a fresh potting mixture. If your plant is too big already, especially to put in an even larger pot, you may need to divide off a piece, or divide it into sections, if there are obvious shoots or clumps of them that can be

easily separated, such as with the peace lilies. Many, whether vines like the pothos or an upright cane like the dumbcane or umbrella plant, may drop leaves as they get older. If your plants get leggy, you may just need to root a section of stem and then pot this, discarding the original plant after your cutting is rooted. Those with woody stems, such as the Benjamin fig, may be very difficult to root. To root a stem section about 3 to 4 inches or so, simply remove the lower leaves, only leaving a few near the tip. Some, such as the pothos or coleus, root

easily in water; others you may want to stick in a rooting medium, which drains well and has lots of air space. Good rooting media are perlite, vermiculite, and a 50/50 combination of these two, or even moist sand and peat moss mixed. Place cuttings in pots and then enclose loosely in a plastic bag out of direct sun. Check daily for moisture, misting if needed, but don’t keep too wet. After several weeks, gently tug or pull on the cutting, and if it doesn’t pull out, it is likely rooted enough to pot. Dr. Leonard P. Perry is an extension professor at the University of Vermont.

Keeping Up with Current Events How much do you know about current events? The Pew Research Center News IQ survey examined the knowledge of more than 3,000 U.S. residents in an interactive quiz that asked them to identify a series of photographs, charts, and maps. Here’s how the participants measured up when asked to ...

• Identify a photo of Martin Luther King Jr.: 91 percent

• Identify the location of Guantanamo on a map (Cuba): 78 percent

• Identify the country led by Kim Jong-il from a photo (North Korea): 82 percent

• Name the country the U.S. recently reestablished relations with (Cuba): 76 percent

• Identify the proposed route of the Keystone Pipeline on a map: 73 percent • Identify Malala Yousafzai from a photo (2014 Nobel Prize winner): 93 percent • Identify Pope Francis’s home country on a map (Argentina): 52 percent • Give the correct number of female Supreme Court justices (three): 33 percent

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Deal Me In By Mark Pilarski

Doing Dice the Easy Way Dear Mark: I would like to learn how to play dice. What is the best way? – Dave K. Craps with confidence, Dave, commences by reading a decent book on the game. For the dice apprentice, Henry Tamburin’s Craps: Take the Money and Run or Beat the Craps Out of the Casino by Frank Scobete are two of my favorites for the beginner player. Either one, Dave, will explain the various bets, correct odds, payoffs, sucker bets, and playing strategies for the game of craps. Next, I would highly recommend that go to YouTube and watch any of the excellent videos on craps by Michael Shackleford. Begin with “‪Craps Part One – Approaching the Table.” No matter whether it’s a book

or watching YouTube videos on your laptop, I would suggest that you focus only on the wagers that offer a house edge under 1.5 percent, like a passline bet and placing the six or eight. Both wagers easily make my top 10 list of the best bets the casino offers. Besides, making these two outstanding craps wagers, and nothing more, shortens your schooling to less than two minutes. Allow me, Dave, to break these bets down for you.

The central wager in craps is the passline bet. If the comeout roll (the role of the dice that begins a game) is seven or 11, the bet wins. If the come-out roll is two, three, or 12, you lose, or, as they say, you “crapped out.” If the roll is any other value (four, give, six, eight, nine, 10), the value rolled becomes the point. With a point established, if that point is rolled again before a seven, the bet wins. If the seven is rolled before the point, you “seven out” and the bet loses.

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A pass-line bet pays even money. A place bet on the six or eight is a wager that the six or eight will be rolled before the seven. When making a place bet on the six or eight, you should always wager in increments of $6 ($12, $18, $24, etc.), because the six and eight pay off at seven to six, or $7 for every $6 bet. The casino standard is for the dealer to round down payouts to the nearest dollar. Because of this, you will be shortchanged on any win where the bet was not a multiple of $6. Typically, Dave, place bets are not working on the come-out roll but can be “turned on” by the player. My one other recommendation is to stay clear of all those proposition bets in the center of the layout that the stickman please see DICE page 28

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CLUB from page 1 “I also try to share information that has resulted from questions raised by new residents, especially those who are new to the Lancaster area and are starting new lives.” The mission statement of the computer club is simple and direct and includes providing a forum for the interchange of information on computers and training for those requesting it. The club arranges for speakers to talk about computerrelated subjects and provides a means to educate beginners on how to use the

computer and its systems. The computer club holds monthly meetings to fulfill its mission statement and does everything it can to educate its residents who want to know more about the machines. The club focuses specifically on the uses of computers, with discussions of operating systems only as necessary to help residents understand what the computer is doing and how it is functioning. PCs and Macs are both covered in the club with a primary focus on PCs,

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since they have the largest presence in the community; however, there is also a Mac Special Interest Group (SIG) that addresses the particular needs of Mac users. Sometimes, there are classes for specific programs based on resident requests. Resident questions are also covered in monthly meetings or in a classroom at a different time, so the issue will not go unanswered. Residents often have questions when buying a new computer and needing to know the preferred specifications. There is a computer club meeting program annually that addresses these concerns and stays faithfully up-to-date with new technology because the tech world changes so rapidly. Luckily, Paskowitz is aware of the constant change and is always willing and eager to learn more about computers, proving himself to be a dedicated connoisseur on the subject. “My knowledge only scratches the surface based on what I have been exposed to,” he said. “When I got to a certain age, I found I focused on learning what I needed to know to solve problems or to do new things; however, I don’t consider my knowledge about computers to even come close to 1 percent of what can be known about computers.” He attempts to spread that new knowledge to the other residents. Part of this continuous learning is a computer

club expo held every year where the club describes and displays various technologies. A number of participants demonstrate desktops, phones, tablets, etc., so attendees can see the devices in action and ask any questions about their use, availability, and cost. When asked if he was looking forward to any new pieces of technology coming out in the near future, Paskowitz said, “I am hoping that Windows 10 will offer full hands-free operation where a person can talk to a device and have it do everything that can be done today with a mouse and keyboard. “I believe speech is the natural means of interaction with different devices, and the memory and processing speed of today’s devices should enable that technology to become ubiquitous. However, we will need to learn the language that the devices understand, and that will be our next challenge.” Being president of the computer club keeps Paskowitz busy, but, as with most efforts, the reward is worth the work. “Being president of the computer club is constantly presenting me with new challenges that make me forget I am supposed to be retired,” Paskowitz laughed. “It also presents me with the opportunity to work with some great people where we are all working toward a common objective.”

DICE from page 26 is barking for. The dealer who is tempting you with their performance is doing nothing more than inducing play on wagers that are all “house bets,” a.k.a., sucker bets, with some carrying a casino advantage as high as 16 percent. That’s it, Dave. Craps is that simple. You are no longer greener than the felt on the table; plus, you can now exploit the best bet(s) the game of craps has to offer. You have now officially joined the less than 1 percent of players out there who truly understand craps. Now off to YouTube you go, Dave, and watch Michael Shackleford visually

illustrate the above-mentioned wagers for you. Gambling Wisdom of the Month: “I started shooting craps like they was goin’ to close up the place … and I lost all the money I had on me. But what the hell, it was a lot of fun.” – William “Si” Redd, King of the Slots Mark Pilarski is a recognized authority on casino gambling, having survived 18 years in the casino trenches. Pilarski is the creator of the bestselling, award-winning audio book series on casino gambling, Hooked on Winning. www.markpilarski.com

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Fragments of History

Lessons for Living from Winston Churchill Victor Parachin

inston Churchill lived an amazingly diverse life. He was a politician, statesman, soldier, diplomat, author, journalist, novelist, cat lover, Nobel Prize winner, bricklayer, orator, and artist whose paintings appeared on Hallmark Christmas cards. Many regard him as the most significant person of the 20th century. Here are some lessons for living from Winston Churchill.

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Ask for help when necessary. By 1940, Hitler and his Nazi military had conquered most of Western Europe. Britain was Hitler’s next target. Churchill’s nation was despondent because it was evident that a German invasion was imminent and that the country’s resources were inadequate to oppose German might. Churchill’s son, Randolph, reports that in spite of the gloom across the country, his father was highly optimistic. In fact, on May 18, 1940, Randolph went into his father’s bedroom, where Churchill was standing in front of a mirror shaving. The father turned to Randolph and said, “I think I can see my way through.” Randolph responded: “Do you mean that we can avoid defeat or beat the Germans?” The son, like most of the country, believed that being defeated by Germany was highly credible and that beating them back was highly incredible. The father answered boldly: “Of course I mean we can beat them!” When Randolph asked how this could

people in the city of happen, Churchill York lived in abject said he would ask for help from President poverty in houses without running Franklin Roosevelt. water, with no Shortly later, he sewage system, and met with President with families living Roosevelt several times, asking for 10 to a room. After reading assistance. Though about the horrid the president was conditions of those reluctant to have British citizens, his country dragged into war, Roosevelt Churchill later would say: “I see made it possible for little glory in an Britain to have use of Empire which can U.S. ships. America rule the waves and also provided Britain Sir Winston Churchill with badly needed is unable to flush its sewers.” munitions, transport As a political leader, Churchill made aircraft, and land vehicles. it an important part of his work to Of course, once the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, the United States entered as advocate for minimum wage, prison reform, unemployment insurance, a complete ally of Britain. improved working conditions, pensions for the elderly, women’s rights, and the Be an advocate for the poor and disadvantaged. Though Churchill establishing of unemployment centers. was born into British aristocracy, he Overcome loss and grief. The Indian constantly spoke out for and acted sage Sri Aurobindo wisely wrote: “One on behalf of those who were far less fortunate. has to be more persistent than the His social conscience was heightened difficulty. There is no other way!” That was a philosophy that Churchill applied early in his political career when, in 1901, he read a book he said nearly made to his professional and his personal life. In the span of just a few months his hair “stand on end.” The book was titled Poverty: A Study in 1921 Churchill and his wife, Clementine, experienced the deaths of of Town Life, written by a philanthropist these four significant people in their and social reformer named S. Rowntree. lives: Clementine’s brother, Bill Hozier; It was a sociological study that Churchill’s mother, Jennie “Lady determined that nearly 30 percent of

Randolph”; the Churchills’ daughter, Marigold, aged 2 years and 9 months; and Churchill’s longtime family friend, Thomas Walden. Winston and Clementine dealt with their losses being “more persistent than the difficulty” and by taking life one step at a time. Though it was not always easy, the Churchills continued to parent their children, work, entertain, visit friends, deal with their sorrow, and be of benefit to others. Listen to advice from trusted people. As the stress of leading a nation through war mounted, Churchill’s temper would flare up, causing him to become rude and impatient. Others began to find it difficult to be with him and work for him. His wife, Clementine, noticed this, and, in 1940, wrote him a letter, warning him gently that there was “a danger of your being generally disliked by your colleagues and subordinates because of your rough, sarcastic, and overbearing manner.” Clementine added her own personal concern, saying, “I must confess I have noticed a deterioration in your manner, and you are not so kind as you used to be.” She reminded her husband that he had the authority to “sack anyone and everyone” except for the king, the archbishop of Canterbury, and the British speaker of the house. “Therefore, with this terrific power, you must combine urbanity, kindness,

Brainteasers Bestselling Fiction Books of the ’50s 1. The Caine Mutiny 6. Atlas Shrugged 2. The Old Man and the 7. Anatomy of a Murder Sea 8. From the Terrace 3. No Time for Sergeants 9. Advise & Consent 4. Don’t Go Near the 10. Lady Chatterley’s Water Lover 5. Peyton Place Words and Phrases Created in the ’50s aerospace 6. junk mail Spandex 7. neutron bomb data processing 8. polio virus desegregate 9. skydiving space race 10. weirdo

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and if possible, Olympic calm,” she advised. Upon receiving his wife’s letter, Churchill responded positively to her advice. Those who worked most closely with Churchill began to notice that his moods were lighter and more stable and that he was dealing with people in a cordial, relaxed way. Use humor to soften life’s pains. Mark Twain wrote that “humor is the great thing, the saving thing. The minute it crops up, all our irritation and resentments slip away, and a sunny spirit takes their place.” Churchill often made use of humor to offset difficulties and challenges. One time was in 1922 when he lost an election, coming in fourth behind a Prohibitionist, a Labor candidate, and a Liberal. Along with local resistance to some of his policies, Churchill was also hindered by an acute appendicitis attack that required hospitalization and prevented him from campaigning during the final days. In an essay written shortly after his defeat, Churchill wrote: “In the twinkling of an eye I found myself without an office, without a seat in Parliament, without a party, and without an appendix.”

Another occasion when Churchill tapped into humor to offset disappointment was in 1945 when his party lost the general election after World War II. By way of consolation, the king offered Churchill a military honor by making him a member of the Order of the Bath. Churchill declined, saying: “How can I take the Order of the Bath from his majesty when the electorate has given me the order of the boot?”

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Principles are more important than ideology. From the time of the Russian Revolution of 1917 when Communists took over the country, Churchill was both public and vociferous in his condemnation of Communism. However, when Nazi Germany attacked Russia — a British ally — on June 22, 1941, Churchill gave a radio address that evening offering support for Russia. He explained: “No one has been a more consistent opponent of Communism for the past 25 years. I will unsay no word that I have spoken

about it. But all this fades away … We have but one aim and one single irrevocable purpose. We are resolved to destroy Hitler and every vestige of the Nazi regime … Any man or state who fights against Nazidom will have our aid … It follows, therefore, that we shall give whatever help we can to Russia and the Russian people.” Make good use of your time. Some people kill time, some waste time, some merely fill time, but those who are productive— as was Churchill— make the best use of their time. Churchill’s work ethic was as great as it was legendary. During the 1930s, for example, when he was still a member of Parliament but without a Cabinet position in government, he followed this daily work pattern:

I see little glory in an Empire which can rule the waves and is unable to flush its sewers.

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• Breakfast at 8 a.m. • Mornings spent reading daily papers, answering mail, receiving visitors • Lunch at 1 p.m. with family, friends, and public officials

• Feed his pet swans and goldfish and then work in paintings in his studio, followed by an afternoon nap of an hour or more • Evening dinner with family and publicfigure guests dissecting and discussing world events • At 11 p.m., Churchill’s work continued more intensely. In his study he would begin dictating book chapters to a team of two secretaries who worked feverishly with him until 3 a.m. During the 1930s alone, his work ethic resulted in 11 books and 400 magazine articles, as well as many speeches in the House of Commons. By the time of his death decades later, Churchill had created about 500 paintings, published 50 books, and written more than 1000 newspaper and magazine articles. His collected speeches filled eight large volumes while his works and essays were published in 38 volumes. On Jan. 10, 1965, Churchill had a massive stroke, fell into a coma, and died on Jan. 24, the same day his father died 70 years earlier. The New York Times’ obituary solemnly noted: “The great figure who embodied man’s will to resist tyranny passed into history this morning. He was 90 years old.”

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The Beauty in Nature

Overlapping Niches Clyde McMillan-Gamber

everal species of birds from different families in the Mid-Atlantic States have similar roles in the same habitats. This is convergence, the melding of species from different families into similar body structures and habits to fit into and benefit from the habitat they share. We may think convergence causes competition among similar species for food, but they have ways of spreading themselves to reduce rivalry. Merganser ducks, grebes, loons, and cormorants are different groups of birds, yet they have similar builds and dive under water from the surface to catch fish. They all have long, thin beaks to grab fish, boat-like bodies, and webbed feet on short legs at the rear of their bodies for efficient swimming. But mergansers nest in tree cavities in woods and catch fish near those hollows. Loons and grebes hatch young

Photo by Hedwig Storch

Mallard duck.

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Cooper’s hawk.

Newly fledged owlet.

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Song sparrow.

on reed nurseries floating on the edges of marshes. And cormorants raise young on rocky islands surrounded by big waters. Hawks and owls are predatory, and individuals of each family have sharp, powerful talons for grabbing and stabbing prey. And they have strong, hooked beaks for tearing bits of meat off the animals they kill. However, hawks hunt during the day, while owls do so mostly at night, eliminating direct contention with each other. Louisiana waterthrushes, song sparrows, and a variety of sandpipers patrol the edges of waterways and impoundments for invertebrates. But using different niches to secure food reduces rivalry among these species. Waterthrushes patrol the edges of woodland streams, while song sparrows do so near thickets. Sandpipers poke their bills into mud under shallow water on

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mud flats to get food. Warblers are small birds in a big family that probably originated in Central America. Many kinds nest in eastern North America, and some warbler species play the roles of other, unrelated kinds of small birds to get food but nest in

different sites, spreading the species into various niches. Black-and-white warblers and nuthatches move along tree bark in woods for invertebrates in crevices. But black-and-whites nest on forest floors, while nuthatches do so in tree cavities.

Common yellowthroat warblers and house wrens share bottomland thickets. But yellowthroats nest in shrubbery while wrens hatch young in tree hollows. Prothonotary warblers, like chickadees and titmice, raise broods in tree cavities in woodlands but only near larger

waterways. These are birds that have overlapping niches in the Mid-Atlantic States. There are other examples, locally and globally. Clyde McMillan-Gamber is a retired Lancaster County Parks naturalist.

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health and where key challenges for Pennsylvania’s seniors remain,” said Dr. Jerry Frank, chief medical officer, UnitedHealthcare of Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania’s Strengths High community-support expenditures: Pennsylvania spends an average of $1,917 per adult aged 65 and older living in poverty to support senior programs that address personal care,

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This month, the world-history events of 1995: World population: 5.682 billion (today: 7.3 billion) Jan. 17 – More than 5,000 dead in Japanese earthquake. Feb. 21 – U.S. rescues Mexico’s economy with $20 billion aid program. March 14 – Russian space station Mir greets first Americans. March 20 – Nerve gas attack in Tokyo subway kills eight and injures thousands. The Aum Shinrikyo (“Supreme Truth”) cult is to blame. April 22 – Death toll reaches 2,000 in Rwanda massacre.

transportation, meals, and other needs. Low percentage of low-care nursinghome residents: Many low-care nursinghome residents do not need the full suite of services offered by nursing homes and would be capable of living in their own homes with the help of community aid programs such as Meals on Wheels. In Pennsylvania, only 6 percent of nursing-home residents are low-care, the fifth-lowest rate in the nation, which

indicates that older adults have the support programs they need to remain independent. Low geriatrician shortfall: With an aging baby boomer population, the number of geriatricians needed is growing dramatically. The shortfall of geriatricians in Pennsylvania is 46.4 percent of the minimum number needed, the sixthlowest shortfall among the states. Pennsylvania’s Challenges High prevalence of obesity: 30.1 percent of Pennsylvania adults aged 65 and older are obese, which means that Pennsylvania ranks 45th among the states. Obesity predisposes older adults to chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, stroke, certain cancers, and joint pain. please see HEALTH page 35

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May 1 – Fighting escalates in Bosnia and Croatia.

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The Search for Our Ancestry

Family Trees vs. DNA Testing Angelo Coniglio

usually encourage genealogy researchers to share their family trees online to make connections with others who may be researching similar information. Some folks are hesitant to do so, often because of privacy issues, but even more often because they have worked hard and long to develop and verify all the records, images of documents, photos, family stories, etc., that may be included, and posting all that online, for others to simply copy and use, strikes a sour note. I argue that most folks develop a family tree not only to find ancestors, but also where possible to identify living relatives who have some of the same ancestors—to broaden their own and others’ knowledge of blood relations. Posting a tree online can attract others who are researching the same surnames and towns, and correspondence between you and them may benefit both parties. To those who complain that others may take “your tree” and incorrectly use it to show spurious or undocumented, unsourced information, I say, “You can keep your tree accurate and documented. If someone else uses your information and mistakenly adds something to their tree, that’s their problem, and does not reflect on you.”

Such concerns, I believe, are minor when compared to the great gains that can be made when you find a distant cousin who has dozens of welldocumented folks in his tree, who are your previously unknown relatives, and you have connected because he saw your family tree online. That being said, why, then, do I hestiate to upload my tree to a DNA testing site? Simple skepticism. I do have a family tree online at RootsWeb, not connected to any DNA testing site. And after contacting someone identified as a relative by 23andMe or GEDmatch, I have no problem exchanging my offline genealogical database or my online RootsWeb information with that person. This lets us compare names and dates that we ourselves have researched and possibly

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find relatives or common ancestors we didn’t already know about. But I resist having the information I found merged on a DNA site into some “world tree” that can contain errors or, at best, unsourced and uncorroborated information. Add to that my concern that the software that analyzes my genome could conceivably, by circular reasoning, access my tree and then report results “confirming” the information in the tree, when really, it is information that I myself entered. Maybe I’m too much of a doubter, but I’d rather separate the DNA analyses from the paper genealogy and infer connections only after I have considered each separately. I feel that the $100 I paid to have my genetic material (saliva) tested

by 23andMe was money well spent, even though it has not yet allowed me to identify a relative who has more information about my ancestry than I’ve already accumulated. It has introduced me to several second to sixth cousins, who share significant portions of their genome (biological blueprint) with me, and together we are making strides to connect our paper genealogies, a feat we hope will identify common ancestors and enlarge that group of souls, living and deceased, who make up our combined families. I would recommend genealogical DNA testing for anyone who has more than a passing interest in their genealogy and personal ancestry. With the proper approach to it (recognizing its capabilities and limitations), you can expand the broad knowledge of your roots, and combined with conventional research, it can even put leaves on those elusive branches of the tree of your direct ancestors. Coniglio is the author of a novella inspired by his Sicilian research, The Lady of the Wheel. You can order the paperback or the e-book at amzn.to/racalmuto. For helpful hints, visit his website, bit.ly/AFCGen. For questions or group lecture requests, email him at genealogytips@aol.com.

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Vets Encouraged to Bring DD-214s to Veterans’ Expo Representatives from the Recorder of Deeds office will be on hand at the Veterans’ Expo & Job Fair on Nov. 13, helping all honorably discharged Lancaster County veterans record their DD-214 papers and enroll in the free Thank a Vet veterans discount program. To be enrolled, veterans should bring their full-sized DD-214s to the event, held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Spooky Nook Sports, 2913 Spooky Nook Road, Manheim. The Lancaster County Recorder of Deeds, Bonnie Bowman, launched the Thank A Vet Discount Program in Lancaster County in November 2012. According to its website, the program provides a photo ID free of charge to

Lancaster County veterans who have the DD-214 honorable discharge papers or other honorable discharge papers filed on record in the Recorder of Deeds office. Participating merchants in the Thank A Vet Discount Program Participating agree to honor the card by providing special discounts on purchases or services when presented with the Thank A Vet photo identification card. Participating merchants and sponsors will be identified by a poster or decal in the window and also listed on the Recorder of Deeds’ website (www. lancasterdeeds.com/vet_discount_program). For more information on the Veterans’ Expo & Job Fair, call (717) 285-1350 or visit www.veteransexpo.com.

HEALTH from page 33 High prevalence of physical inactivity: 36.7 percent of senior adults in Pennsylvania report doing no physical activity or exercise in the last 30 days. Physical inactivity increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, falls, depression, and premature death. Low percentage of quality nursinghome beds: In Pennsylvania, only 35.3 percent of nursing-home beds are rated at four- or five-star levels. Quality nursing-home practices can largely prevent hospitalizations related to falls, pressure ulcers, urinary incontinence, malnutrition, and dehydration.

According to the report, Vermont is the healthiest state for seniors, rising from fourth place last year. New Hampshire ranks second, improving one spot from last year. Minnesota fell to third after being ranked first for two years in a row, while Hawaii (4) and Utah (5) round out the top five states. Louisiana ranks 50th as the least healthy state for older adults, followed by Mississippi (49), Kentucky (48), Arkansas (47) and Oklahoma (46). To see the Rankings in full, visit: www.americashealthrankings.org/senior

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