York County 50plus Senior News September 2012 by On-Line Publishers, Inc.

York County Edition

September 2012

Vol. 13 No. 9

Solace for Wounded Spirits In Crises, Volunteer EMS Chaplain Offers Comfort By Lori Van Ingen Frank Poley is there for families, patients, and EMS staff whenever tragedy strikes. “When suddenly someone loses a husband, wife, or even a child, I’m there for them. I feel for them. I stay on the scene until a coroner comes and I stay with the family as long as they want,” the volunteer chaplain said. Poley, an ordained chaplain with the Penn Del district of the Assemblies of God, doesn’t have any special training in chaplaincy. “What prepared me is my deep faith in the Lord above. All I do is open my mouth and God takes care of it. The right words come out,” he said. “One thing God has given me is an overdose of compassion.” Losing children is the hardest. The youngest one was only 5 days old when there was a home accident in which a parent fell asleep and accidentally smothered the child. He also helped the family of a 1-month-old, where it was later determined the baby died of shaken-baby syndrome caused by the father. “The EMTs were crying their eyes out. They could be anywhere else, but they chose to be first responders,” Poley said. “The doctor gave me the sign the baby was dead and I had to tell the dad. I also had to reach out to the mom, who was incarcerated. The warden allowed her to come to the hospital please see SOLACE page 21 Volunteer EMS chaplain Frank Poley is trained in CPR and first aid but said there is no special training needed “to love someone in troubled times.”

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Book Review

Images of America: Pennsylvania’s Covered Bridges By Fred J. Moll

he newest addition to the Images of America series is Pennsylvania’s Covered Bridges from local author Fred J. Moll. The book boasts more than 200 vintage images and memories of days gone by. Starting in the early 1800s, Pennsylvania’s rich forests provided natural material for the construction of more than 1,500 covered bridges across the state. The first covered bridge was built in 1805. Pennsylvania’s Covered Bridges looks at the earliest covered bridges as well as those that have survived modern progress. Images also show rare railroad covered bridges that have been saved from destruction over the years. This book invites the reader to step back in time and imagine the days when

ancestors traveled through wooden spans to reach their daily destinations. Pennsylvania’s Covered Bridges is available at area bookstores, independent or online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at www.arcadiapublishing.com or (888) 313-2665. About the Author Fred J. Moll grew up in Reading, Pa. He graduated from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science in 1968 and has been practicing pharmacy ever since. His hobbies include photography and historical research. Moll has been the historian of the Theodore Burr Covered Bridge Society of Pennsylvania since 1990. He is also a member of the National Society for the Preservation of Covered Bridges and the Historical Society of Berks County.

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Seven Decades Together George and Clara (Moebus) Naumann of York celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary June 16. They were married in Houston, Texas, in 1942. Mr. Naumann is a retired pastor of 72 years. They are the parents of six children: Paul Naumann, Reading, Pa.; Terry Naumann, King George, Va.; Mark Naumann, Glen Burnie, Md.; George Naumann II, Williamsburg, Ky.; Joseph Naumann, Dallastown, Pa.; and Tammi Naumann, Harlington, Texas. The Naumanns have eight grandchildren. www.50plusSeniorNewsPA.com

Creativity Matters

Apfel at Age 90: More is More and Less is Simply Less Judith Zausner orget the old saying “less is more.” Minimalists thrived on that belief because it validated their art, but the contemporary fashion niche embraced by Iris Apfel makes a different statement. Turn your head 180 degrees and open your eyes wide and your mind even wider. There she is: a fashion maverick; an irreverent renegade; a defiant, creative spirit; and a marvel of an exquisite opulence of wearables. “I’m a geriatric starlet, my dear, don’t you know,” she said. “All of a sudden, I’m hot; I’m cool; I have a ‘fan base.’” With a rising cult of diverse people spilling around her amazing presence, Apfel is taking her show on the road. The HSN road, that is. Middle America is fascinated and wants this design eccentricity to be a brand in their lives. Naturally, much will be in translation.

For example, her classic owl-shape eyeglasses will be featured in a scarf print and tribal-type necklaces are modified with respect to design and price. Apfel was always a fashion maven. “My mother worshipped at the altar of accessories, and I got the bug. She always said, ‘If you have a good, little, simple black dress and you have different accessories, you can have 27 different outfits.” So she learned early. “The fun of getting dressed is that it is a creative experience and I never know what it’s going to be.” She assiduously edits her ensembles, often wearing a basic architectural type of garment that can be accessorized dramatically. In 2005, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City presented an exhibition about Apfel called “Rara Avis (Rare Bird): The Irreverent Iris Apfel.” It was so successful

that they created a traveling version that could be viewed by other audiences. “Composing the elements of interior and composing an ensemble are part and parcel of the same thought process,” says Apfel. So she was a natural watching her father in his business, working with highend mirrors that focused on interiors. This passion for interiors catapulted the careers of Apfel and her husband, Carl. Serendipitously they started working with Old World Weavers in search of a certain cloth and then began to travel worldwide looking for both exotic fabrics and historically based designs that could be replicated by these foreign specialty mills. It was through this work that she was asked to consult for the White House interior for Presidents Truman, Eisenhower, Nixon, Kennedy, Johnson, Carter, Reagan, and Clinton.

Married 64 years, she and her almost 100-year-old husband wear the same perfume called Yatagan by Caron, which is hard to find so they store it in big containers in the refrigerator. They also wear similar, round spectacles. An amazing couple, they have been very successful in their fabric business and, despite retirement from Old World Weavers in the 1990s, it’s clear that Apfel’s fame is soaring. This radical fashion icon will be featured in an upcoming documentary by Albert Maysles while she continues to design products for various companies and has the magnanimous vision to donate more than 900 pieces from her wardrobe to the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Mass. Iris Apfel is an iconic legend with the bravado and mastery of greatness.

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Eye Care Services Leader Heights Eye Center (717) 747-5430

Animal Hospitals Community Animal Hospital Donald A. Sloat, D.V.M. (717) 845-5669

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Automobile Sales/Service Gordon’s Body Shop, Inc. (717) 993-2263

Gastroenterology Associates of York (717) 484-2143

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The National Kidney Foundation (800) 697-7007 or (717) 757-0604

Ability Prosthetics & Orthotics, Inc (717) 851-0156 Otolaryngologists York ENT Associates (717) 843-9089 Pharmacies CVS/pharmacy www.cvs.com West York Pharmacy (717) 792-9312 Services York County Area Agency on Aging (800) 632-9073

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Insurance – Long-Term Care Apprise Insurance Counseling (717) 771-9610 or (800) 632-9073

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My 22 Cents’ Worth

Do Public Libraries Have a Future?

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hen today’s geriatric seniors were high school seniors, they took for granted certain informational resources would continue to be available for many decades— especially libraries. Some of these resources no longer exist (e.g., Sears’ mail-order catalog), some are fading (e.g., the black-andwhite phone directory), and others seem threatened (e.g., the postal service, newspapers). The postal service may yet reinvent itself by resurrecting a modernized version of the Railway Express, a predecessor of today’s United Parcel Service. The Railway Express was owned by the railways. Newspapers may survive by concentrating their staff ’s reportorial coverage to state, county, and local topics, limiting their national and international coverage. Public libraries may never see their own reincarnations but may simply disappear as the Internet dominates the informational-search domain and electronic books (“ebooks”) replace printed versions. E-books already have captured an estimated 10 percent of all consumer book sales as of October 2010, up from 3.3 percent in late 2009, according to Read Write Web. Amazon.com reported that during its fourth quarter of 2010, it sold more electronic books than paperbacks. Public libraries are funded by municipalities or counties. In budget-cutting times, public libraries and parks are the first to have their funding slashed. The libraries today’s seniors visited in their youth often were funded in large part by the philanthropy of Andrew Carnegie. From 1881 through 1917, Carnegie helped start 1,689 public libraries by requiring municipalities to provide only the land while committing to undertake the maintenance and

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management of the library. By 2007 there were 9,214 publiclibrary systems having a total of 16,604 locations, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. This is a slight increase from the 9,137 publiclibrary systems in 2002. It is doubtful if we will see any growth in the decade following 2007. Fortunately, there are many public-school “libraries.” As of 2007, they numbered 76,807, according to the Census Bureau. Frequently they are called media centers because they

fall far short of being a traditional library with well-stocked shelves. Public-school libraries cannot provide the services found at public libraries. The latter have been indispensable resources for all age groups. Today, public libraries have become popular Internet-access sites. The Census Bureau reports an average of 12.5 Internet terminals per public library location, ranging from an average of 19.4 in Maryland to 4.5 in Nevada. The specter of closed libraries remains a real possibility. Already one municipality, Salinas, Calif., has closed most of its library locations because of financial constraints. Boston considered closing four of its 26 branches in early 2010 as the state reduced its share of funding for the library system from $8.9 million to a proposed $2.4 million. Other public-library systems that

closed some of their branches are Seattle, Denver, Honolulu, and cities in Ohio, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and Michigan. Before libraries are shut down, many jurisdictions will choose to reduce library hours. According to Public Library Funding & Technology Access Study 2009-2010, published June 2010, “just under 15 percent of libraries (up from 4.5 percent in 2009) report that they decreased their operating hours in the past year … further reductions in library hours and closures in more locations seem likely.” The just-under 15 percent figure was based on all libraries nationwide. The study found the figure for urban libraries alone was a painful 24 percent. Like newspapers, libraries furnish a fundamental service in democratic societies by providing information and education on which the electorate can make informed choices. Some of us received the better part of our education in public libraries. Samuel Clemens, better known as Mark Twain (18351910), educated himself in public libraries, such as they were then. He preferred their expansive resources compared to public schools. That education took place in the evenings while Clemens was employed as a typesetter. Many of today’s seniors may have shared this kind of educational experience. Like the movie theaters of past decades, the public library may not survive as a local institution. Its demise would be one more loss of interaction between individuals, families, and their local communities. Walt Sonneville, a retired marketresearch analyst, is the author of My 22 Cents’ Worth: The Higher-Valued Opinion of a Senior Citizen, a book of personalopinion essays, free of partisan and sectarian viewpoints. A Musing Moment: Meditative Essays on Life and Learning, was released in January 2012. Contact him at waltsonneville@earthlink.net.

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Chilled Cucumber Dill Soup By Pat Sinclair Although most of us think of the start of school as the end of summer, there are usually a few warm and humid days to come. Take advantage of fresh cucumbers that are now in abundance and prepare a creamy chilled soup to start a simple supper on a summery day. Makes 4 servings 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 pound (2 to 3 medium) cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and chopped 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 1/2 cups chicken broth 1/4 teaspoon salt White pepper, to taste 1 cup nonfat Greek-style plain yogurt 4 teaspoons chopped fresh dill

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Registration Form/Tip............................................10 Wheelchair Information ........................................10 Directions to the EXPO..........................................10 What is An EXPO?....................................................11 Falls Free York Area .................................................12 Health Screenings ...................................................12 WellSpan Health, Health & Wellness Area.........13 Presenter.....................................................................14 Exhibitor Display Map............................................15 Entertainment ..........................................................16 Win a Trip to Atlantic City.....................................16 Door Prizes.................................................................16 Seminars .....................................................................18

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

I hope you will join us for the 10th annual York County 50plus EXPO. Each month, 50plus Senior News brings you information on topics of health, wellness, finance, and much more. This is our opportunity to bring 50plus Senior News to life—your life! Representatives from an array of businesses are looking forward to speaking with you about topics that are important to you! Unbeknownst to many of us, our own communities hold a wealth of information. Our 50plus EXPOs are an effective forum for all those “hidden” community resources to gather in one visible, easy-to-access location! On-Line Publishers, Inc. is happy to be able to present this dynamic, one-day event to our visitors free of charge. This year, check out the Health & Wellness Area, sponsored by WellSpan Health, and stop by Falls Free York, a unique fall-prevention area created through a partnership between the York County Area Agency on Aging and local businesses and organizations. Plus, stop by the Bailey Coach booth to enter to win an exciting prize: roundtrip motorcoach transportation for 40 to Resorts Casino and Hotel in Atlantic City, N.J.! The 50plus EXPO isn’t just informative, however—it’s also entertaining! Regal Dance Club’s fancy footwork demonstrations might inspire you to kick up your heels. Next, 2012 PA STATE SENIOR IDOL Vickie Kissinger will perform, followed by a presentation by York Little Theatre. See page 16 for more details. This day is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors. Please stop by their booths, have your bingo card signed, and talk with them about how they can assist you.

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Directions to the York Expo Center, 334 Carlisle Avenue, Memorial Hall – East From Baltimore: • Take I-83 North to Exit 15 (South George Street – Business 83) • At second light, turn left (Country Club Road) • Turn right on Richland Avenue • Turn left on Market Street to Gate 4 From Gettysburg: • Take Route 462 (West Market Street) from Route 30 • Follow Market Street to Highland Avenue • Turn left on Highland Avenue to Gate 6

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From Harrisburg: • Take I-83 South to Exit 22 (North George Street) • At second light, take Route 30 West to Route 74 exit (Carlisle Avenue) • Turn left on Route 74 (Carlisle Avenue) to Gate 9 From Lancaster: • Take Route 30 West to Route 74 exit (Carlisle Avenue) • Turn left on Route 74 (Carlisle Avenue) to Gate 9

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What Is an ‘EXPO’? The 50plus EXPO is an event that’s a unique hybrid of information and leisure, all geared toward satisfying the needs of the area’s over-50 crowd. This day is about you and whatever is on your mind. Finances, health, leisure, travel—the knowledge you seek is all available at one of our more than 90 exhibitors. Each exhibitor booth is loaded with information and staffed by friendly people who are eager and willing to answer your questions. The EXPO will also offer a variety of health screenings free to each and every visitor, so be proactive about your health and take advantage of this convenient opportunity to give your body a little “tune-up”! The 2012 York County 50plus EXPO will include screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol, bone density, and more. Be sure to make your way around the EXPO floor getting the listed sponsors to stamp your bingo card, and return the completed card for a chance at winning a door prize. At the 50plus EXPO, you can spend an hour or spend the day. Socialize, become better informed, and, most of all—have fun!

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• Big Medicare Premium Increases Ahead for Medicare Part D and Part B? • New Limits on Doctors, Hospitals, and Medicines that are Important to You? • Are Big Tax Increases on the Horizon? And Even More Debt? Help us fight against Medicare and Social Security benefit cuts, and fight for a Consumer Price Index for Seniors (CPI-S) that will finally give older Americans a fair and accurate Social Security COLA by passing H.R. 1086, the CPI for Seniors Act! Help us save America from even more debt and higher taxes. Go to www.retiresafe.org to learn more about your benefits and how to protect them. Come talk to us at the 50plus EXPOs — We care about your thoughts and concerns! ZE R ON O

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Through a successful partnership with the Falls Free York Coalition and the York County Area Agency on Aging, the 2012 York County 50plus EXPO on Sept. 19 will include a designated area entitled Falls Free York. This unique area will focus on fall prevention, with a range of free demonstrations, devices, screenings, and assessments available to all EXPO visitors. According to the Centers for Disease Control, one out of three adults age 65 and older fall each year—but less than half talk to their healthcare providers about it. Falls can cause moderate to severe injuries, such as hip fractures and head traumas, and can increase the risk of early death. In 2008, more than 19,700 older adults died from unintentional fall injuries. Falls Free York area will emphasize the importance of preventing falls in boomers and seniors. Highlights will include: > Bathroom hazards and solutions > Lighting options and safety precautions > Medication review for fall risk – bring your medications or list of medications, including over-the-counter medications

Trusted Cardiologist Dr. Sam Solomon followed his heart and joined the Memorial Hospital family last fall. Dr. Solomon has built a loyal following of patients during his 25-year career in York County. His patients describe him as a compassionate, highly-skilled physician who really listens to them. Isn’t that what we all want from our physician? Dr. Solomon and a group of four other specialists at York Heart and Vascular Specialists are dedicated to providing you with stateof-the-heart care. In addition to general and interventional cardiology, our physicians have expertise in cardiac MRI, electrical disturbances of the heart, vascular care and heart failure. So follow your heart and come to Memorial Hospital where your highly specialized cardiac care will be provided with the personal attention that makes Memorial a premier medical center.

> Gait and balance screenings > Cane/walker safety checks > Physical fitness programs on Wii systems > Sloppy Slipper Swap – exchange old and unsafe footwear for one safety product > Portable ramp demonstrating proper ramp height > Chair lift demonstrations > Current resources for fall risk awareness and prevention > Stairway safety Falls Free York will be thoroughly staffed to ensure safety at all times. The 10th annual York County 50plus EXPO will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19, at the York Expo Center, Memorial Hall – East, 334 Carlisle Ave., York. For more information on the EXPO or Falls-Free York, call (717) 2851350 or visit www.50plusExpoPA.com.

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‘Brain Attacks’ Require Immediate Action. Can You Recognize the Signs & Symptoms?

The annual U.S. statistics on strokes are unsettling. According to the National Stroke Association: • Almost 800,000 Americans will experience a stroke this year—one every 40 seconds—and of those, 133,000 will die. • Seven million stroke survivors live in the U.S.—two-thirds of whom are disabled from stroke in some way. • Women are two times more likely to die from a stroke than from breast cancer. The good news is that 80 percent of all strokes are preventable when symptoms are diagnosed and treated promptly. Understanding “Brain Attack” Basics A stroke is a “brain attack,” a potentially fatal emergency situation in which blood flow and oxygen are blocked from reaching the brain. Stroke occurs in two forms: • Ischemic: Accounting for 87 percent of all strokes, ischemic stroke occurs when arteries are blocked by blood clots or by a gradual build-up of plaque and other fatty deposits. • Hemorrhagic: This type of stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain breaks, leaking blood into the brain. Hemorrhagic strokes account for 13 percent of strokes overall but cause more than 30 percent of all stroke deaths. Transient ischemic attacks (TIAs)—often called “mini-strokes”—are precursors to full-blown strokes. TIA symptoms often last less than 60 minutes before disappearing. Though “mini-strokes” generally do not cause lasting brain damage, they often foreshadow a more severe stroke event, so it is critical that you call 911 immediately—even if the symptoms disappear. York Hospital is York and Adams Counties’ Only Primary Stroke Center “Hospitals fall into one of three levels of expertise when it comes to stroke care. At the top is the Joint Commission’s ‘Primary Stroke Center’ certification,” explains John Mingle, M.D., WellSpan Neurology. “That designation means our program at York Hospital has the experts, equipment, and protocols in place to provide the region’s most comprehensive stroke care.”

WellSpan recently recruited a highly skilled interventional neurosurgeon and invested in a state-of-the-art 3-D biplane catheterization lab comprised of specialized equipment for treating strokes, brain aneurysms, blood vessel malformations, and tumors. “We are on the cutting edge of care,” Mingle says, adding that the program benefits extend beyond York Hospital. “Being a designated primary stroke center allows us to provide care to a large Know the signs of a stroke geographic area. In the future, WellSpan Symptoms of stroke are distinct and occur quickly: neurologists will help • Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, other regional or leg (especially on one side of the body) hospitals treat stroke patients from afar • Sudden confusion, trouble speaking, or using telemedicine difficulty understanding speech (e.g., video• Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes conferencing). “Time is critical • Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of when it comes to balance or coordination treating stroke,” • Sudden severe headache with no known cause Mingle states. “The sooner we can If you have one or more of these signs, call 911 evaluate a patient’s immediately. Be sure to check the time, so you can condition—whether tell medical providers when the symptoms first that’s in person or appeared. There are treatments that, if given quickly, using telemedicine— can greatly reduce the damage caused by stroke. the better chance we have of preventing or minimizing the effects of stroke. In some cases, it’s a matter of life and death.”

Health & Wellness Area – WellSpan Health Offered throughout the day Oh, My Aching Joints! How Do You Know When Enough is Enough? Joint pain in hips, knees, and shoulders caused by osteoarthritis often follows a gradual progression. At first it’s a twinge. Years later, you may find yourself avoiding your favorite activities because the pain has become intolerable. How do you know when to seek medical attention and what will your treatment options be once you get there? WellSpan Orthopedics’ total joint replacement specialists will be on hand to discuss your options, including medications, physical therapy, and other conservative treatments, as well as total joint replacement surgery. Take our joint pain assessment to find out which option might help you get back to the activities you enjoy.

Back Pain 101: What Do I Need to Know about Keeping My Spine Healthy? Did you know one in eight of us will experience back pain within our lifetime? Whether caused by sudden injury or a chronic condition, back pain is not a symptom to be ignored. Spine experts from WellSpan will be on hand to show you techniques, such as body mechanics and proper lifting practices, that will help minimize the pain you have now and prevent future spine injuries. We’ll also show you how WellSpan’s neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, physiatrists, pain management specialists, physical therapists, and complementary medicine practitioners combine their areas of expertise to provide a comprehensive and integrated approach to spine care.

Do You Know How to Act F.A.S.T.? Stroke Risk Assessment • FACT 1: Every year, almost 800,000 Americans experience a stroke. That’s one every 40 seconds. • FACT 2: There are currently 7 million stroke survivors living in the U.S., of which two-thirds are disabled in some way. • FACT 3: 80 percent of all strokes are preventable. Experts from York Hospital, the only accredited primary stroke center in York and Adams counties, will be on hand to discuss ways you can prevent strokes by treating or controlling the risk factors you have within your power to influence. You’ll also learn to spot the symptoms of a stroke in yourself or others. Participate in screenings and demonstrations, including a stroke risk assessment, balance screen, diabetic food screen, sensory touch perception, and more. www.50plusExpoPA.com

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Falls Free York Area Leader Heights Healthcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

Sam’s Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Lebanon VA Medical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Schein Ernst Eye Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

Lutheran Home Care & Hospice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

SeniorLIFE York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193

Auer Cremation Services of PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172

Lutheran Social Services – South Central PA . . . . . . . . 134

Sonnewald Natural Foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194

Bailey Coach/Travel and Resorts Casino and Hotel, Atlantic City . . . . . . . 178, 179

Luthercare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

Bath Fitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Memorial Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113, 114

BetterLiving of Central PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175-177

Mid-Atlantic Waterproofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152

Vacation Village Resorts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149

Miracle-Ear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Verizon Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

Misericordia Nursing & Rehabilitation Center . . . . . . . 118

Visiting Angels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Capital Self Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

Office of Attorney General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163

Walmart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184

CaptionCall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155

Orthopaedic & Spine Specialists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

Clear Choice Hearing Aid Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157

Orthopedic Institute of PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168, 169

WellSpan Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 – 189

Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170

Peaceful Pet Passage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

West Shore Window and Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

Pennsylvania Captioned Telephone Relay Service . . .182

WHP580 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

abc27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 Appleby Systems, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192 AseraCare Hospice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165

BioRX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153 Breast Center at Memorial Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 Capital BlueCross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Darrell Sipe Optician and Hearing Aids . . . . . . . . . . . . .138 Davenshire Medical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

ManorCare Health Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154

Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission . . . . . . . . . . . .147

Deer Cereek Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 Drayer Physical Therapy Institute® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171

Spring Creek Rehabilitation and HealthCare Center . .103 Sprint CapTel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 Sundance Vacations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158 UnitedHealthcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

WDAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

WHVR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

Pleasant Acres Nursing & Rehabilitation Center . . . . . 161 WHYL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190

Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Powder Mill & Springetts Apartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

First Energy Met Ed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173

Prudential Bob Yost Homesale Services . . . . . . . . . . . . .167

York Adams Transportation Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

Garrety Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174

Regal Dance Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156

York Little Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Geisinger Gold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150 HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of York . . . . . . . .145

Renewal by Andersen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181

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RetireSafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

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Ricker Sweigart and Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180

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Respitech CPAP Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159

Highmark Blue Shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143 Hospice of Lancaster County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Kitchen Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191 www.50plusExpoPA.com

Wilmac Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183

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Entertainment 11 a.m. – Vickie Kissinger, 2012 PA STATE SENIOR IDOL

10 a.m. – Regal Dance Clubs Known for friendly faces and a wonderful environment, Regal Dance Clubs provides a comfortable and inviting atmosphere to do something fun and different—ballroom dancing! Enliven your day at the EXPO by learning a few new moves during their two dance demonstrations. Call (717) 814-3030 and ask about their EXPO special.

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York Little Theatre’s traveling theater troupe, Theatreto-Go, takes the classic fairytale of “The Princess and the Pea” and turns it on its head and into a wild, comedic romp. It is performed in the style of Commedia dell ’Arte, a 400-year-old Italian style of theater, which is colorful, energetic, and free-form.

Many Great Prizes to be Given Away During the 50plus EXPO You and 39 of your closest friends or coworkers, a church group, retirement community, or social organization could be on the road soon for a day of fun and games. Grand prize includes: Roundtrip motor coach transportation for 40 passengers to the Resorts Casino and Hotel in Atlantic City! plus $5 free slot play per passenger $100 bonus for the group leader Driver’s gratuity Bottled water Snacks!

Stop by the Bailey Coach/Travel booth at the York County 50plus EXPO Sept. 19, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. York Expo Center, Memorial Hall East, 334 Carlisle Ave., York to register for a chance to win this exciting grand prize. Prize sponsored by Bailey Coach/Travel and the Resorts Casino and Hotel

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

The EXPO thanks the following companies for their generous contributions:

Bailey Coach/Travel and Resorts Casino and Hotel, Atlantic City Roundtrip motorcoach transportation for 40 to Resorts Casino and Hotel in Atlantic City ($2,000 value)

ManorCare Health Services Movie night gift basket ($30 value)

Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania collapsible cooler

Sonnewald Natural Foods One hour of counseling ($75 value)

Darrell Sipe Optician and Hearing Aids Gift certificate ($50 value) HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of York Brown’s Orchard gift basket ($35 value)

SeniorLIFE York Spa gift basket ($30 value)

York Adams Transportation Authority Promo ($10 value) York Little Theatre Two sets of tickets to any 2012-13 season Mainstage or Studio Show ($46 value each)

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Room 1 (Farthest from Fall Prevention Area) 11 a.m. – WellSpan A Patient’s Journey Through Back Pain Presented by: Joseph Krzeminski, MD, WellSpan Neurosurgery, and Deborah Bernal, MD, WellSpan Physiatry Ellen Portz, of York, was like 65 million Americans suffering from back pain annually. That was, until she met several of WellSpan’s spine care experts. Follow Ellen’s journey from debilitating pain to recovery as Drs. Bernal and Krzeminski discuss the spine treatment options available and how they helped Ellen. Jason Hause, a WellSpan Rehabilitation physical therapist, will be on hand to answer questions and offer tips to prevent spinerelated injuries.

Room 2 11 a.m. – RetireSafe What’s Next in Washington? What Does it Mean for You? Presented by: Thair Phillips, President, RetireSafe

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RetireSafe President Thair Phillips will discuss the latest news from Washington, DC, including up-to-date reports on H.R. 1086, the CPI for Seniors Act, Social Security, Medicare, taxes, and debt. RetireSafe will cover issues and topics that can save your life or your retirement. Come learn and share your thoughts and concerns—RetireSafe will be listening! RetireSafe is a nonprofit, nonpartisan bronze EXPO sponsor representing 400,000 seniors nationwide and more than 15,000 in Pennsylvania. Learn more at www.retiresafe.org.

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Noon – Memorial Hospital Diabetes Survival Skills Presented by: Terri Epler, RN, CDE Managing diabetes requires careful monitoring, eating healthy, exercise, and frequently taking medication. This seminar will review all the diabetes skills necessary to help you stay healthy and care for yourself and your diabetes. Terri Epler is a Registered Nurse and Certified Diabetes Educator for the Diabetes Center at Memorial Hospital. She has been a nurse for more than 30 years, with over 10 years of experience as a diabetes educator.

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with two guards. “I only hug, hold, and love ’em,” Poley said. He also prayed over the infant and was asked to tell the 6-year-old daughter. When he told her he was a chaplain, she said she knew him because he had prayed over her previously when she was sick. She asked him how her sister was. “I said, ‘Jesus came and took your sister, but you’ll have a chance to see her again.’” Poley recalled another incident when he was called during off-duty hours. “The husband died at the kitchen table while the wife was there. I just held her and reached out to her pastor. I wanted her to be as comfortable as possible. She got one of my hankies—my pants are loaded with pockets and I always have a few hankies since I go through them. “Two or three weeks later, a box arrived with a note which said, ‘You were there when I needed you. Enclosed find all my dead husband’s hankies. I’m sure you’ll put them to good use.’” The EMS chaplaincy program began in 2008 after a local pastor told EMS Chief Bobby Pine about his brainstorm following a bad accident in the area.

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“He thought there should be an outlet for providers to have counseling, someone to talk to, after a bad call,” Pine said. There were chaplaincy programs for police departments, but none for EMS since they are “two different animals,” he said. At first, the program took heat from EMS personnel because they didn’t think chaplains belonged in the ambulances, and there was a fear of the chaplains being overtly religious and pushy. But after a few months, the fears were gone. The EMS chaplains are all trained in CPR and basic first aid so they could help if they would ever be needed, but their main responsibility is to provide comfort, spiritually. “It’s easier on my crew. We fix something and transport. We’re not grief counselors. Dealing with family is not our forté. The chaplains go (to the family) and allow us to do our job with the patient,” Pine said. Poley sometimes prays with his charges, “but I’m not pushy. I ask them, ‘Do you mind if I pray for you?’ If they don’t want me to, I back off.” “We’re blessed to have Frank,” Pine

said. “Frank is dedicated to us, and it’s worked really well for the program.” Poley volunteers eight to 10 hours a day three days a week, plus call-outs, which are typically bad situations. “In today’s day and age, with time demands, it’s an unusual perk to have from a volunteer,” Pine said. The chaplains have become an integral part of EMS. “They are always there for us and us for them,” Pine said. EMS provides the chaplains with uniforms and helps with joint fundraising with an area church. As an EMS chaplain, Poley is there not only for the bad news, but the good news as well. Poley has performed marriages at the station and gave another away since her father couldn’t be there. “They are like my kids, the paramedics and EMTs. They are very special people,” Poley said. “I’m thrilled to be doing this. It has given me an extended family (in addition to his five daughters and seven grandchildren).” Poley was born and raised an orthodox Jew, but later converted to become a Messianic Jew while living in Florida. He retired as a Messianic rabbi with ties close to the International Alliance of Messianic Congregations and

Synagogues. After he moved to Pennsylvania to be with his wife’s elderly mother, Poley worked for two years at Hersheypark driving a tram. One day one of his passengers fell off the back of the tram. Since she was wearing a large cross, he asked if he could pray for her while they waited for an EMT. After they arrived, she told him he should become a chaplain. Not long after that, the EMS started its chaplaincy program, and Poley knew that was where he belonged. “I’m in my 70s. I can give a family comfort. Why can’t others? There’s no need for special training to love someone in troubled times,” Poley said. There are so many out there who think retirement is a time to relax and do nothing, Poley said. “Anyone can just sit around, read, or watch TV and let their life go by—why not walk up to somebody and hold onto them?” As long as you have the strength, Poley believes you should take it and do something with it. “You are in the fourth quarter, and the game is not over yet,” Poley said, quoting Coach Bill McCarthy, founder of Promise Keepers.

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Art and Antiques by Dr. Lori

Assessing Walt Disney Autographs Dr. Lori am often asked to evaluate autographs of famous people. Some autographs are found on a personal letter or note, on a glossy photograph, or even on a piece of scrap paper. There are some rules of thumb when it comes to assessing autographs. For instance, content is always king. With all autographs, value is increased if the autograph is accompanied by some content relating to the famous person who signed their name. To have content that relates to the signer with an authentic autograph is more valuable to collectors than just a simple autograph. For example, a letter signed by Marilyn Monroe complaining about her failing marriage to husband and baseball great Joe DiMaggio is much more valuable than just a cocktail napkin with Marilyn Monroe’s signature on it.

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most common authorized signatures of Walt Disney were signed by Hank Porter One of best-known autographs is that during the 1930s and 1940s and, later, of the American entertainment icon Walt by Bob Moore in the 1950s. Disney. Disney’s Artist Bob Moore signature actually joined The Walt became the logo for Disney Studios as the Walt Disney an apprentice Company and for animator in 1940. the Walt Disney He contributed to Classics Collection. animated classics The logo is based on such as Dumbo, The Disney’s signature Three Caballeros, from the early and Make Mine Photo Courtesy of www.DrLoriV.com Detail of a Mickey Mouse comic strip 1940s and was used Music. Moore was with Walt Disney signature. on company named head of the artwork. publicity and Walt Disney autographs were signed marketing department and designed by both Disney and by his authorized Disney movie posters, Christmas cards, employees. Over the years, at least a logos, and letterheads. dozen Disney Studios staff members He was one of Disney’s official signed Walt Disney’s name to comics, fan “autographers” and he signed numerous items, promotional material, etc. The items (photographs and letters) with

Disney’s famous signature. He designed Sam the Eagle for the 1984 Olympic Games and murals housed in Walt Disney Elementary Schools located in Tullytown, Pa., and Anaheim, Calif. Walt Disney never drew the popular Sunday newspaper Mickey Mouse comic strip or comic book nor did he sign all of his autographs, either. Every piece of artwork was “signed” with a Walt Disney signature, but Walt Disney did not provide every signature. Some signatures came from a production artist, not from Disney himself. Sign Here! Authentic Walt Disney autographs, those that Disney signed by his own hand, differ depending on the stage of his life. The signatures dating to the please see DISNEY page 25

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Apples for All Dr. Leonard Perry hether thinking about apple trees to buy for planting next season or buying apples from local farm stands and pick-your-ownorchards, there are selections for all manner of tastes and uses. If you’re looking to pick your own, most states have a listing of orchards. If you’re new to growing or picking apples, the first question you may ask is, “When is it ripe and ready to pick?” Like many fruits, if it separates easily with a slight tug, it is ripe and ready to pick. If in doubt, cut an apple open. The seeds should be brown and not still white. If you’re picking apples slightly green or unripe, such as to use in cooking or for storing (it is best to pick slightly unripe for storing), lift sideways and upwards with a twist. Make sure not to damage any of the short stems (spurs) from which fruit next year will be produced.

Ripe apples should store in the refrigerator for four to six weeks. The early apples tend to store for shorter periods than the late ones. Refrigerate soon after picking, as apples will ripen six or more times faster if left at room temperature. Don’t cut apples until ready to eat or cook, as all but a few selections will turn brown within an hour or two. You can delay this by soaking slices in an anti-browning product available at most grocers or using a mixture of one part lemon juice to three parts water. For fresh eating—the “dessert” apples—try Fuji, Gala, or Golden Russet

for a sweet flavor. For tart apples, try Granny Smith, Northern Spy, or Winesap. Some taste both sweet and tart such as Jonagold, Honey Crisp, and Mutsu. Since taste is quite personal, you’ll want to try various ones to see which you find best. If you don’t already have favorites, don’t get too worried about which apples are best for which purposes, as many do well with multiple uses. Some of the best for baking uses (pies and other desserts, for instance) are Cortland, Empire, Golden Delicious, Idared, Jonagold, Jonamac, Jonathan, Liberty, Northern Spy, Rhode Island Greening, and Stayman Winesap.

For sauces, some make a more chunky sauce such as Cortland, Empire, Gravenstein, and Jonathan. Others make a smoother applesauce, such as McIntosh and its types and Yellow Transparent. Cook a red apple with the skin on to make the sauce pink. For making cider, your selection will depend on whether you like it sweet or more tart. Cortland, McIntosh, and Idared make a more tart cider, while Red or Golden Delicious or Empire make a sweeter cider. For a sweeter aroma from cider, try Jonathon and Baldwin. Try some Rhode Island Greening or crabapples for more astringent cider. While much store cider may be only one cultivar, making your own you can experiment and try various combinations. Dr. Leonard P. Perry is an extension professor at the University of Vermont.

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York County

Calendar of Events York County Department of Parks and Recreation

Senior Center Activities

Pre-registration is required for these programs. To register or find out more about these activities or any additional scheduled activities, call (717) 428-1961.

Delta Area Senior Center, Inc. – (717) 456-5753

Sept. 4, 10 a.m. to noon – Young at Heart Hike, Heritage Rail Trail, Glatfelter Station Parking Lot Sept. 21, 7:30 to 11 p.m. – Moonlight Boat Ride, William Kain County Park Sept. 22, 10 to 4:30 p.m. – Miller’s Heritage Day, Wallace Cross Mill Historic Site

Eastern Area Senior Center, Inc. – (717) 252-1641 Golden Visions Senior Community Center (717) 633-5072 Heritage Senior Center, Inc. – (717) 292-7471

York County Library Programs Arthur Hufnagel Public Library of Glen Rock, 32 Main St., Glen Rock, (717) 235-1127 Collinsville Community Library, 2632 Delta Road, Brogue, (717) 927-9014 Tuesdays, 6 to 8 p.m. – Purls of Brogue Knitting Club Dillsburg Area Public Library, 17 S. Baltimore St., Dillsburg, (717) 432-5613 Dover Area Community Library, 3700-3 Davidsburg Road, Dover, (717) 292-6814 Glatfelter Memorial Library, 101 Glenview Road, Spring Grove, (717) 225-3220 Guthrie Memorial Library, 2 Library Place, Hanover, (717) 632-5183

Northeastern Senior Community Center (717) 266-1400 Red Land Senior Citizen Center – (717) 938-4649 South Central Senior Community Center (717) 235-6060 Monday through Friday, 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. – Pool Games Monday through Friday, 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. – Wii Games Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. – Exercise Classes

Kaltreider-Benfer Library, 147 S. Charles St., Red Lion, (717) 244-2032

Stewartstown Senior Center – (717) 993-3488

Kreutz Creek Valley Library Center, 66 Walnut Springs Road, Hellam, (717) 252-4080

Susquehanna Senior Center – (717) 244-0340

Martin Library, 159 E. Market St., York, (717) 846-5300

White Rose Senior Center – (717) 843-9704 www.whiteroseseniorcenter.org

Mason-Dixon Public Library, 250 Bailey Drive, Stewartstown, (717) 993-2404 Windy Hill Senior Center – (717) 225-0733 Paul Smith Library of Southern York County, 80 Constitution Ave., Shrewsbury, (717) 235-4313 Red Land Community Library, 48 Robin Hood Drive, Etters, (717) 938-5599

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Programs and Support Groups

Yorktown Senior Center – (717) 854-0693

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Sept. 4, 7 p.m. Surviving Spouse Socials of York County Faith United Church of Christ 509 Pacific Ave., York (717) 266-2784

Sept. 18, 3 p.m. Caregiver Support Group Golden Visions Senior Community Center 250 Fame Ave., #125, Hanover (717) 633-5072

Sept. 19, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. York County 50plus EXPO York Expo Center Memorial Hall East 334 Carlisle Ave., York (717) 285-1350

Sept. 13, noon YCAAA Family Caregiver Support Group Codorus Valley Corporate Center Community Room 105 Leader Heights Road, York (717) 771-9058

Sept. 18 to Oct. 11 (Tuesdays and Thursdays), 10 a.m. to noon “Matter of Balance” Fall Prevention Program Kreutz Creek Valley Library Center 66 Walnut Sprints Road Hellam Township Register at (717) 771-9610 by Sept. 13

Sept. 20, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Alzheimer’s Support Group Senior Commons at Powder Mill 1775 Powder Mill Road, York (717) 741-0961

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The End of Alzheimer’s Starts with YOU … It only takes two words—Alzheimer’s disease—to stop life in its tracks. Every 68 seconds, someone in America develops the currently cureless disease. Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking, and behavior. It is not a normal part of aging, although the greatest risk factor is age. Symptoms usually develop slowly and get worse over time, becoming severe enough to interfere with daily tasks. Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia—a general term for memory loss and other intellectual abilities serious enough to interfere with daily life. It accounts for 50 to 80 percent of dementia cases. Alzheimer’s disease is a growing epidemic and is now the nation’s sixthleading cause of death. As baby boomers age, the number of individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease will rapidly escalate, increasing beyond today’s estimated 5.4 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s. With more than 280,000 Pennsylvanians living with Alzheimer’s, there has never been a greater need for the citizens of South-Central Pennsylvania to join in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease by participating in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Walk to End Alzheimer’s is more than just a walk for more than 1,700 locals; it’s a reflection of their unique journey and experiences with Alzheimer’s and their commitment to end the disease. Our walkers drive our mission, and their reasons for walking fuel our efforts to

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1920s differ from those of the early 1960s. He signed his name in both cursive and block print (known as Roman lettering), and he used every type of writing instrument to sign his name, including pencils, markers, fountain pens, ballpoint pens, and crayons. Disney redesigned his own signature over the years, in very much the same way he changed the appearance of Mickey Mouse. The most common Walt Disney signatures date from the period after 1954, when Disney was seen regularly on television, and up to the time of his death in 1967 at age 65. These autographs are among the most popular and collectible. On Discovery channel’s Auction Kings, I will highlight a collection of famous autographs and their worth while www.50plusSeniorNewsPA.com

demonstrating the tricks so you can spot a fake. It is interesting to note that an authentic Disney autograph can actually command more money from collectors than most autographs of our U.S. presidents. About 40 of our presidents’ autographs are worth less on the collectibles market than an authentic Walt Disney autograph. What’s more, it has been said that Disney’s autograph is the most recognizable in the world. Ph.D. antiques appraiser, author, and awardwinning TV personality, Dr. Lori presents antique appraisal events nationwide. Dr. Lori is the expert appraiser on the hit TV show Auction Kings on Discovery channel, which airs Wednesdays at 10 p.m. Visit www.DrLoriV.com, www.Facebook.com/ DoctorLori, or call (888) 431-1010.

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Saturday, Sept. 15 York, Morgan-Cousler Park Registration at 9:30 a.m. Walk at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 22 Lancaster, Long’s Park Registration at 8 a.m. Walk at 10:30 a.m.

For more detailed information on your local Walk to End Alzheimer’s, visit alz.org/walk or contact Tiffani Chambers at (717) 561-5020 or tchambers@alz.org.

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September 22, 2012 Long’s Park, Lancaster Registration at 8 a.m. • Walk at 10:30 a.m. Registration brochures, team packets, and sponsorship packets available. Please call (717) 651-5020 or email tiffani.chambers@alz.org • Easy online registration at http://www.alz.org/walk • Volunteer opportunities available. • Teams and individuals welcome.

Chapter Sponsors Tiffani Chambers, Constituent Relations Manager Alzheimer’s Association (717) 651-5020 tiffani.chambers@alz.org Alzheimer’s Association 3544 N. Progress Avenue, Suite 205 • Harrisburg, PA 17110

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The Search for Our Ancestry

More About the 1930 Census Angelo Coniglio

origin, but rather, which tribe she spoken in home before coming to the belonged to. United States.” Servicemen were not recorded with As previously noted, an immigrant’s their families in the 1930 census; they place of birth was to be listed as the were treated as residents of their duty present (1930) name of the country posts. When where he or she was searching for born. The answer someone in the to the language The 1930 U.S. Census military, don’t question is was the last census to assume he or she important, because will be listed in it addresses the include information their hometown. ethnicity of the on immigration and In my last individual. naturalization. column, I reviewed For example, a several questions person who was asked in the 1930 ethnically Polish census, dealing with home information, may have been born in Prussia (which personal description, and place of birth conquered parts of Poland), with a for individuals who were enumerated. birthplace listed as Austria (the 1930 The next set of questions was headed name), but the “mother tongue” column “Mother tongue (or native language) of would show “Polish” as the language foreign born,” subtitled “Language spoken. This can help in locating the

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he 1930 U.S. Census is important for researchers because it was the last census to include information on immigration and naturalization, key elements in researching immigrant ancestors. The official starting date of the 1930 census was April 1, and it took about a month to complete. Children born between the official start date of the census and the actual day of enumeration were not included. Individuals living on the official start date of the census but deceased by the actual day of enumeration were included. Native Americans (then referred to as “Indians”) were included in the enumeration of the general population, though they were asked different questions, as were individuals in Alaska. For example, Native Americans were not asked about their mother’s country of

actual town of birth. The next set of questions come in three columns under the heading “Citizenship, etc.” First, “Year of immigration to the United States,” then “Naturalization,” and then “Whether able to speak English.” You must appreciate that the date of immigration is a secondary record; that is, it was the date given by an individual from memory, with no documentary evidence. However, it was generally given correctly, within one or two years. The immigration year can be used to narrow down searches for passenger manifests. The date can also be compared to the answer given for “Year of first marriage” to estimate whether the person was married before or after coming to the U.S. If the person was married before immigration, a marriage record should exist in the town of origin; if after, you

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should search church and civil records from the U.S. locality where the immigrant lived. In the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Naturalizationâ&#x20AC;? column, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find one of the following abbreviations: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Naâ&#x20AC;? (naturalized); â&#x20AC;&#x153;Alâ&#x20AC;? (alien); or â&#x20AC;&#x153;Paâ&#x20AC;? (papers applied for). If the note is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Naâ&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pa,â&#x20AC;? you can assume that the individual applied for or was granted U.S. citizenship after the date of immigration and before April 1, 1930. Further research in the seat of the county where the immigrant lived may turn up his or her naturalization records, which will contain a wealth of background information. If a personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s status was â&#x20AC;&#x153;Alâ&#x20AC;? (alien), he or she would have had to apply for citizenship sometime after April 1, 1930, or failing that, either register as an alien or return to their homeland. The next questions cover â&#x20AC;&#x153;occupation,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;industry,â&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;class of worker.â&#x20AC;? Employers were noted by â&#x20AC;&#x153;E,â&#x20AC;? wage or salaried workers as â&#x20AC;&#x153;W,â&#x20AC;? and a person who was working on his or her own account was â&#x20AC;&#x153;O.â&#x20AC;? If a person was working without pay it was noted as â&#x20AC;&#x153;NP.â&#x20AC;? Passenger manifests and records from towns of origin may also give

occupations. Compare them to confirm identities. Under â&#x20AC;&#x153;employment,â&#x20AC;? the census asked whether at work previous day (or last regular working day)â&#x20AC;&#x201D;or, if not, it asked for the line number on an unemployment schedule (these schedules no longer exist). Under â&#x20AC;&#x153;veterans,â&#x20AC;? for those who answered yes, the appropriate war was noted as â&#x20AC;&#x153;WWâ&#x20AC;? for World War (by 1930, there had been only one), â&#x20AC;&#x153;Spâ&#x20AC;? for Spanish-American War, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Civâ&#x20AC;? for Civil War, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Philâ&#x20AC;? for Philippine Insurrection, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Boxâ&#x20AC;? for Boxer Rebellion, and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mexâ&#x20AC;? for Mexican Expedition. Records for many of these wars still exist and can be searched for further information. Finally, a column showed â&#x20AC;&#x153;Number of farm schedule.â&#x20AC;? These schedules no longer exist, except for Alaska, Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. Angelo Coniglio encourages readers to contact him by writing to 438 Maynard Drive, Amherst, NY 14226; by email at Genealogytips@aol.com; or by visiting www.conigliofamily.com/ConiglioGenealogy Tips.htm. His new historical fiction novel, The Lady of the Wheel, is available through Amazon.com.

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