York County 50plus Senior News September 2015

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Reap More than What You ‘Sew’ Sewing Group Has Donated More than 36,000 Items to Charity

By Chelsea Peifer People like to say that sewing is a lost or dying art in today’s society, but Marcellene Currens and her friends are evidence that the opposite may be true.

Currens has been a sewing instructor for more than 40 years, and in 2011 she founded Sewin’ Sisters Sowing.

“The idea that people are not sewing is a fallacy in my opinion,” said the 59-year-old. “People are continuing to sew, but it is different things.”

People may not be sewing as many clothes, but they are sewing curtains, pillowcases, tablecloths, bedding, and all sorts of home décor pieces.

And for Currens, one of the greatest joys that comes with sewing is the chance to pass along what she creates to someone who needs it.

Nine years ago she formed the Sewin’ Sisters Sowing group, and since that time the women have sewn and given away 36,000 pieces ranging from blankets and pants to specially designed projects.

“We are a sewing circle dedicated to sowing kindness. When we started out, we didn’t have a clue what the group would turn into,” said Currens, an ordained minister. “But it grew, and it evolved over time.”

She is astounded by the poverty present right here in some of our local cities and said you don’t have to go far to “find kids with no socks, gloves, hats, and shoes in the dead of winter.”

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“We’re trying to break down the fear of the sewing machine,” said Marcellene Currens, founder of Sewin’ Sisters Sowing, a charitable sewing circle that has created and donated items to more than 54 local charities.

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Former White House Chef Finds New Success Back Home the Secret Service—it’s extraordinary,” Moeller said. “I kept saying, ‘How did I get up here?’”

Moeller’s path to “up there” began as a local student at James Buchanan Elementary School and then Wheatland Middle School before graduating from

staff prepared all the meals consumed by the sitting president, first lady, and their family, as well as their guests. They “You’re pinching yourself right up to planned, cooked, and oversaw the meals the end. It never wore off—that you’re up presented to visiting dignitaries at official here working in this great institution with functions and banquets. the most powerful people in the world.”

“Between all three, all the presidents Former White House chef and themselves had a good palate Lancaster native John for food. When they were Moeller insists that home they liked comfort even when preparing food; they were very happy food for his third with that. If they were eating U.S. president, he still by themselves vs. when the found himself regularly first ladies were there, we’d marveling at the fact cook a little bit differently that his workplace was there,” Moeller said. the White House.

“One thing was for sure, Moeller began his though: They were all pretty tenure at the White Chef John Moeller, center, worked 13 years in the White House kitchen. At left, Moeller, far right, with White House kitchen health conscious. They were House in 1992 as staff and four U.S. presidents, from left, George H.W. Bush, Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, and Gerald Ford. exposed to a lot of heavy a sous chef in the At right, Moeller, third from right, and fellow chefs with renowned chef, author, and television personality Julia Child. foods on the road, and even kitchens of George eating at the White House H.W. Bush. He would Lancaster Catholic High School and him at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. in 1992. there are a lot of high-caloric foods they continue there until 2005, having served Willow Street Vo-Tech’s culinary program A year and a half after a group member were exposed to, so we tried to back two more presidents—Bill Clinton and in 1979. found employment in the White House, off that a bit and give them a healthier George W. Bush—their first ladies, and In 1981, Moeller earned his degree Moeller received a phone call from him, alternative.” their families. in culinary arts from Johnson & Wales asking Moeller if he was interested in Everyone has their favorite and least “To be on the outside looking up at coming aboard as his sous chef. favorite foods, and the commander in Pennsylvania Avenue, and all of a sudden University in Rhode Island. He worked in New England until 1984, when he For the next 13 years, Moeller and chief is no different. There was indeed a you’re catapulted to the second floor joined a friend in Dijon, France, to spend the rest of the White House kitchen “dos and don’ts” list for each president, of the White House, interacting with

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and yes, broccoli was on the “don’ts” list for George H.W. Bush.

But despite Bush’s distaste for that particular vegetable, Moeller said this first of his three presidents offered the most opportunity for variety.

“His palate was the most expansive,” Moeller said. “He had a very good palate; he liked a lot of different foods. He was the most challenging to cook for; he was

well traveled and liked a lot of different kinds of cuisines.”

After leaving the White House, Moeller ran his own catering business in Washington, DC, until the economy crashed in 2008, taking Moeller’s enterprise down with it. In 2010, Moeller returned to Lancaster to teach cooking classes; here, he eventually launched his new catering company, State of Affairs

Catering, based in downtown Lancaster.

In 2013 Moeller published his book, Dining at the White House: From the President’s Table to Yours, which contains more than 100 recipes and insider perspective on what goes into feeding three first families. He also travels nationwide as a guest speaker.

Moeller will be a featured speaker at OLP EVENTS’ three 50plus EXPOs this

fall: at Spooky Nook Sports, Manheim, on Sept. 23; at the York Expo Center on Sept. 30; and at the Carlisle Expo Center on Oct. 21. He will also appear at the Lebanon County women’s expo on Oct. 3 at the Lebanon Expo Center.

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Need Help Understanding Medicare?

Are you recently retired or considering retirement in the near future? If so, plan to attend the “Medicare Facts for New or Pre-Retirees” seminar on Monday, Sept.

14, from 6 to 9 p.m. in Meeting Room 1 of the Penn State Extension Offices, York County Annex, 112 Pleasant Acres Road, Springettsbury Township.

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Arlene Dahl’s Journey to Hollywood and Beyond Nick Thomas

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enerally regarded as one of the classic beauties to grace the big screen throughout the ’40s and ’50s, Arlene Dahl’s career extended beyond the reach of the camera. “I’ve had many dierent careers,â€? said Dahl, who turned 87 in August, from her home in New York. “I was a writer for 20 years with a beauty column in the Chicago Tribune, which was syndicated in 180 newspapers around the world.â€?

As an author, Dahl has penned 14 books and is currently working on more, including an autobiography.

She was also the vice president of an advertising agency, and, in the 1960s, Sears hired her to visit their stores to oer customers beauty makeovers. “They are commonplace on many TV programs now,â€? she noted. “I also created my own perfume fragrance— ‘Dahlia’—before anyone else. So I started it all!â€?

Dahl says she can trace her interest in performing to Minneapolis where, as a 5-year-old, she ďŹ rst experienced the joy of an appreciative audience during a family picnic at Minnehaha Falls. “My father put me up on a picnic table and asked me to sing. After hearing the applause, they couldn’t get me down.â€?

At 17, she was discovered by Jack Warner, who spotted her singing and dancing on Broadway during the 1945 opening of Mr. Strauss Goes to Boston. “He came backstage and invited me to Hollywood to make a screen test, but I declined,� said Dahl, who expected the play to extend into a long run. “He said, ‘Give it two or three weeks and you’ll call me; here’s my card.’ He was right. I was soon out of a job.�

Moving to Hollywood, the cameras loved Dahl, and audiences fell for her aming-red hair and trademark beauty spot. She went on to appear in more than 30 ďŹ lms.

Initially handed romantic comedies, Dahl eventually tackled

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Still from Three Little Words (1950).

From left, Arlene Dahl, Red Skelton, Fred Astaire, and Vera Ellen.

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Recent photo of Arlene Dahl and Marc Rosen.

Publicity still of Arlene Dahl from the 1940s.

more dramatic roles, such 1959’s subterranean adventure Journey to the Center of the Earth with James Mason and Pat Boone.

The ďŹ rst day’s shooting with Mason was tense, however. “He didn’t want me for the part. I

found this out two days before I went to New Mexico to shoot the cave scenes at Carlsbad Caverns.�

But her professionalism impressed Mason. “He came to my dressing room after our ďŹ rst scene to tell me I had done well. That was like an Academy Award from James Mason, and everything was OK after that.â€?

Everything, except the hazards on the set. “I almost died in the underground ocean scene where the boat was going round in circles and waves were rocking it,� recalled Dahl. “Giant water balloons were supposed to hit our backs, but they hit me in the face, knocking me out. I woke up in the hospital with James and Pat holding my hand.�

Between 1952 and 1976, that hand was given in marriage to several suitors, including two well-known actors, Lex Barker and Fernando Lamas—father of heartthrob actor Lorenzo Lamas.

Today, Dahl is happily married to Marc Rosen, founder of Marc Rosen Associates, a New York ďŹ rm specializing in the design and packaging of luxury cosmetic products. “I was working at Revlon, and a friend suggested meeting Arlene, and I ended up designing the bottle and packaging for her ‘Dahlia’ perfume,â€? explained Rosen. “We became great friends, and despite our 18 years’ age dierence, were married. People said it wouldn’t last. Well, we just celebrated our 30th anniversary and proved them wrong!â€? “I’ve lived a very full and happy life, although there have been ups and downs,â€? says Dahl. “Many people don’t know about some of my experiences, but they’ll be in my autobiography. You have no idea the stories I can tell ‌ and will!â€?

Nick Thomas teaches at Auburn University at Montgomery, Ala., and has written features, columns, and interviews for more than 600 magazines and newspapers. Follow @TinseltownTalks

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Deal Me In

By Mark Pilarski

‘Loose Slots’ Aren’t Necessarily a Good Bet Dear Mark: In your recent article you told a reader that “there is no magic switch that’s ipped from some secret locationâ€? to get more dough out of people. My question is this. Here in Reno, casinos talk and advertise about “we’ve loosened our slots,â€? or “we have the loosest slots in town.â€? Is this a myth? – Steve As I stated in that column, Steve, it is not cost eective for casinos to vary their payouts on slot machines when the circus comes to town. Instead, let’s concentrate on your other inquiry, that of “loose slots.â€?

When it comes to slot machines, there is no veriďŹ able return for slot paybacks of any one machine or any particular casino in Reno, just for the geographic location.

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So, as for the general use of the term “loose slots,� there is no myth here.

Essentially, Steve, the looser the slot machine, the more money it returns to the player. That said, a loose slot doesn’t mean the player has any additional advantage over the house.

The casino still has an edge on your play, but looser slots oer better returns. Every slot machine in a casino

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I am skeptical of those “loosest slotâ€? ads mainly because that term is never machine speciďŹ c. Even explicit numbers such as “up to 98 percent returnâ€? should be labeled, without qualiďŹ ers, for that claim to be meaningful.

Out of a bank of machines, “up to� could denote but one machine that is set to pay back at 98 percent, which technically complies with that advertisement.

What is a certainty, Steve, is that casinos do not set every slot machine to the same payback percentage. Typically, they will have a mix of machines with both higher (looser) and lower (tighter) payouts scattered across their casino oor.

Aside from the fact that, comparatively speaking, Reno does happen to have looser slots compared to other gaming

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The rub, Steve, is that even if some machines in Casino A are “looserâ€? than Casino B next door, there’s no way to verify which machines on the oor pay back what. And keep in mind that slot machines hold some of the largest houseedge ratios for casinos no matter where

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Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori

Dumpster or No Dumpster: Schooldays Edition Lori Verderame

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umpster or No Dumpster™ is now a familiar game that many play during my TV appearances, at my antiques appraisal events, and via social media on www.Facebook.com/ DoctorLori.

After developing the game, I play it with folks as a fun way to help guide them through the process of ďŹ guring out what to trash and what’s worth cash!

When faced with the decision of which items to pitch from a pile of school stu, which items would you toss?

Get ready to choose. Which would you Dumpster?

1. A Munsters TV show lunchbox, circa 1970s 2. A classroom set of instructional cursive writing panels, circa 1960s 3. A macaroni picture frame, circa 1980s 4. Pokemon trading cards, circa 19902000s

lunchtime carryall has been a highly recognizable collectible.

Some people In the 1950s don’t realize how when cartoon much money they characters, are tossing out celebrities, while cleaning out and athletes an attic, basement, appeared on storage unit, or lunchboxes, they Munsters lunchbox vacant home. became traded, When you clean collectible, and widely desirable.

The out a house and you come across old Munsters TV show lunchbox from the items that you don’t know about and 1970s featuring characters Herman, Lily, don’t know their worth, remember they and Eddie is a keeper. could have signiďŹ cant monetary value.

Value: $175-$250 Using the ďŹ ve back-to-school items above, I will guide you as to how to OK, so that was an easy one. What identify the valuables. about the other school items? Do they make the Dumpster or not? Remember, 1. Lunchboxes have been collectible you only have to decide the fate of ďŹ ve for decades. Since the early 1930s, the 5. A United States history textbook, circa 1965

items. Get an in-home appraisal ďŹ rst when you are going through a whole houseful of stu. OK, let’s continue.

You are cleaning out your Aunt Christine’s house, and she was an elementary school teacher ‌ Do these items get relegated to the Dumpster?

2. Instructional cursive writing panels were once posted above chalkboards in American classrooms. These teaching aids helped children learn to write in cursive letters.

Some of you may remember them, but there is a generation of millennials who were never taught cursive writing. With the introduction of personal computers, teaching cursive writing became a thing of the past.

Unlike other valuable classroom items, these cardboard alphabet letter forms can go to the Dumpster. They aren’t worth much!

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3. You have to keep the macaroni picture frame because a child in your life made it with love. You can store it for the long term in a plastic storage bag within a plastic tub to prevent insects from chewing it up in your storage area.

Value: Sentimental and priceless!

4. Some Pokemon trading cards, circa 1999-2000s, are valuable today and some are perpetuating a longstanding myth.

Here is the real deal: There are some Pokemon cards, like the holographic version of Charizard from the first edition printed in 1999, that bring big bucks from collectors. This card in excellent condition can command several hundreds to a few thousand dollars.

Most Pokemon cards are worth $5 to $50 each.

But, another Pokemon card that gets a lot of press is the famous Pikachu Illustrator card. And, this is important … this card was purportedly never released in English and never sold. It was a contest prize in Japan.

It is believed that fewer than five such cards exist worldwide, and some say that each Pikachu Illustrator card is worth $20,000.

In my expert opinion, I don’t think that card is worth $20,000 because no comparable card has ever been sold.

If another card like it hasn’t sold for $20,000, then the elusive Pikachu Illustrator card isn’t worth $20,000.

Don’t buy the hype.

But if you find good-condition Pokemon cards, make sure they don’t end up in the Dumpster.

Lastly, do you pitch the old United States history textbook full of out-of-date information?

5. Like outdated encyclopedias, old history textbooks aren’t worth that much to collectors unless they are special editions, series, etc. Most are best used for DIY or interior-design projects, scrapbooking, etc.

For instance, I’ve seen DIY bookcases made out of a wooden frame and gluedtogether old textbooks, as well as a DIY table base of vintage books with a glass top. Some people use the colorful, outdated, and cheaply printed maps from these books for a decorative wall display with a vintage look.

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Keep playing Dumpster or No Dumpster™ to discover which items are worth holding on to long term. Welcome back to school.

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How to Search for Lost Pension Money Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, What tips can you offer for tracking down a lost pension from a previous employer? – About to Retire

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Dear About, It’s not unusual for a worker to lose track of a pension benefit. Perhaps you left an employer long ago and forgot that you left behind a pension. Or maybe you worked for a company that changed owners or went belly up many years ago, and you figured the pension went with it.

Today, millions of dollars in benefits are sitting in pension plans across the U.S. or with the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), a federal government agency, waiting to be claimed by their rightful owners. The average unclaimed benefit with PBGC is about $6,500.

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Some other old forms that can help you prove pension eligibility are summary plan descriptions that you should have received from your employer when you

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Search PBGC If your former employer went out of business or if the company still is in business but terminated its pension plan, check with the PBGC, which guarantees pension payouts to private-sector workers if their pension plans fail, up to annual limits.

Most people receive the full benefit they earned before the plan was terminated. The PBGC offers an online pension-search directory tool at www. search.pbgc.gov/mp/mp.aspx.

Get Help If you need help tracking down your former company because it may have please see PENSION page 22

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Dear Friends, I hope you will join us for the 13th annual York County YORK COUNTY 50plus EXPO. Each month, 50plus Senior News brings you information on health, wellness, ďŹ nance, 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 eective forums for all those “hiddenâ€? community resources to gather in visible, easy-toaccess locations!

OLP EVENTS 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.

Be sure to visit the Travel Fair, sponsored by AAA Southern Pennsylvania, to learn more about your options for an upcoming getaway. And sit down for a quick u shot provided by Kmart while supplies last.

The 50plus EXPO isn’t just informative, however—it’s also entertaining! Live entertainment at this year’s EXPO will include former White House Chef John Moeller, musical performances by Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, the presentation of RSVP’s 2015 Most Valuable Volunteer Award, and more.

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.

Principal Sponsors – 50plus Senior News, b magazine Health & Wellness Area – WellSpan Health Travel Sponsor – AAA Southern Pennsylvania Visitor Bag Sponsor – OSS Health Seminar Sponsor – York ENT Associates

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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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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 visitor, so be proactive about your health and take advantage of this convenient opportunity to give your body a little “tune-up”!

The 2015 York County 50plus EXPO will include screenings for blood pressure, balance, hearing, stroke risk, and more.

At the 50plus EXPO, you can take your “quest for knowledge” a step further by sitting in on a free seminar; planning your next trip with the Travel Fair; and finding out how to lessen your chances of falling by stopping by the Falls Free York area.

And when you’ve had your fill of the EXPO’s informative side, help yourself to some lighter, more entertaining fare! This year’s York County 50plus EXPO includes performances by Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, a container gardening demonstration, a presentation by former White House Chef John Moeller, and more.

Be sure to make your way around the EXPO floor getting the listed sponsors to sign your bingo card, and return the completed card for a chance at winning a door prize.

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10:30 a.m. – AAA: Group Travel Presented by Heather Orr, AAA Southern Pennsylvania Travel Programs Manager Join one of AAA’s escorted Group Travel departures and enjoy the comfort and security in knowing an AAA representative will be with you every step of the way to ensure a stress-free vacation. Or let AAA design your perfect vacation for family and friends—you can even travel for free!

11 a.m. – York County Penn State Extension: Container Gardening Presented by PK Dennis, Penn State Master Gardener Learn how to create a container garden with real pizzazz! Forget the tired, old geraniums; this demo will show you how to use perennials to anchor your container garden and annuals for bursts of color all season long. PK Dennis is a Penn State Master Gardener with York County specializing in orchids, container gardens, and native plants. She gardens, with the help of her four terriers, in Newberrytown, Pa.

11:30 a.m. – Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre Don’t miss performances by the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre as they showcase the rest of their 2015 season, including A Christmas Story, and give a sneak peak of their 2016 season. Also, stop by their booth for a chance to win tickets and find out how you can save with a 2016 season subscription!

12:30 p.m. – Former White House Chef Native Central Pennsylvanian John Moeller earned his degree in culinary arts in 1981 from Johnson & Wales University. He worked in Boston, Mass., and Providence, R.I., until 1984 before traveling to Europe to study and work in Dijon, France. He worked for three first families in the White House from 1992-2005 for Presidents George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush. Chef Moeller relocated back to Central Pennsylvania and started State of Affairs Catering and later wrote Dining at the White House in 2013.

Noon – Your Whispers: Listen and Learn Presented by Kim Meredith, Author of Listen for the Whispers: Coping with Grief & Learning to Live Again You may have heard of the Dog Whisperer and the Horse Whisperer, but did you know that you have whispers too? Those little nagging feelings in your gut that are keeping you up at night or making you feel queasy are trying to tell you something. Come to the EXPO and Kim will help you learn how to tune in and find out how helpful your whispers can be.

1:30 p.m. – York County RSVP Most Valuable Volunteer Presentation Join RSVP of the Capital Region and their 2015 York County RSVP Most Valuable Volunteer award winner. You’ll learn why the recipient deserves this recognition of their abundant volunteer service to the York County community. You’ll also learn more about RSVP, including the benefits of being a volunteer through their programs. Be sure to visit their booth, #122.

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Improvement in surgical techniques for pelvic prolapse have made surgery the treatment of choice in recent years.

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“We determine the best surgical approach based on the patient’s symptoms, physical examination ďŹ ndings, and her expectations,â€?

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The bottom line? If you think you might have pelvic prolapse, talk with your doctor. You don’t have to live with the discomfort or pain of prolapse.

Dr. El-Khawand and Dr. Roberts are both board eligible and fellowship trained in urogynecology and pelvic reconstructive surgery.

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11 a.m. – Memorial Hospital: Heart Attack Warning Signs Presented by Michael Brown, Director of Cardiovascular Services for Memorial Hospital If you wait until you’re sure it’s a heart attack, you’ve waited too long.

Noon – York ENT Associates: Hearing Loss and Hearing Aid Seminar Presented by: Brian Flowers, MD, and Alisa Kauffman, Au.D. Many people with hearing loss struggle to hear the everyday sounds that most of us take for granted. Conversations at the office, a grandchild’s voice, even cell phone calls become difficult. In settings with background noise, such as restaurants or social gatherings, understanding what is being said can be even more frustrating.

If you or a family member are experiencing any of these difficulties, stop by the York ENT Associates seminar on hearing loss and hearing aids. Information will be provided by a licensed ear, nose, and throat physician and a doctor of audiology. The discussion will be on hearing loss and communication strategies with advanced hearing-aid technology.

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1. Schlitz: The deer chat made Milwaukee famous.

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4. Banquet: Shank goodness for Banquet frozen hoods.

5. Hertz: Sore people by bar use Hertz Rent a Car. 6. Budweiser: Where there’s wife … there’s mud.

7. Tide: Side bets clothes cleaner than any soap.

8. Brylcreme: They’ll love to run their zingers through your fair.

9. Alka Seltzer: Belief is rust a swallow away.

10. Camel: I’d balk a pile for a Camel.

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SEW from page 1 they aspire to follow the Biblical principle of looking out for their neighbors.

“We believe that starts with your family. If anyone in our group has a family member in need, we’ll help them first and move on from there into our local city,” she said.

Using fabric they receive from donations, the group passes on the items they make to other organizations, which distribute the pieces to people in need.

Last year an organization requested 350 sets of hats, mittens, and scarves for Christmas.

“We were told of that need in midOctober, so we put out the word to everyone we knew who is willing to sew, and we did it,” said Currens. “We pulled it off.”

Although the Sewin’ Sisters have worked with more then 54 different local charities, they primarily work with City of Refuge Evangelism and Lighthouse Ministries.

Currently about 20 women ranging in age from their 50s to 80s are part of the group, but women of any age are welcome to join.

“It gives everyone an outlet, a chance to be with people and leave all the other pressures behind,” she said.

Even if a person does not like to sew, there are plenty of ways to become involved with Sewin’ Sisters Sowing.

Volunteers who do not sew can sit and rip, count, cut, sort, iron, and launder fabrics according to the specific rules

Currens’ living room, which doubles as Sewin’ Sisters Sewing’s workroom, is filled with sewing machines, project samples, and shelves stocked with rainbows of thread.

provided to the group.

“Some people like to sew at home and then drop it off, and that’s fine too,” she added.

Their creations are 100 percent washable and double-stitched or more for durability and are designed to be completed within two hours—even for a beginner. This enables the group to give more without getting bogged down with complicated projects.

“There’s always something to do,” said Currens. “And if you don’t know how to sew, we’ll teach you.”

The group meets in Currens’ home, and she has converted her living room into a workroom and storage area for the Sewin’ Sisters.

“For a lot of us, getting together and sewing and acting silly and crazy is the best escape,” she said. “And when a diehard sewer sits down at the sewing machine, she can escape from it all.”

Currens designs many of the projects for the Sewin’ Sisters, and sometimes

local organizations will approach her to request a specialized creation.

About five years ago, the YWCA needed a specific type of bag made to hang on the back of the doors in their shelter. The bag needed to be able to fit supplies inside for a mother and baby in the event of a fire, so that the mother would be able to grab the bag and leave without wasting precious time gathering things.

The Sewin’ Sisters created more than 30 bags using home-decorator fabric and sewed neckties together to create a drawstring.

“That was a cute piece, and they loved them,” Currens said.

For four years, the ladies set up 16 sewing machines and provided a sewing experience to more than 500 adults and children at a local National Night Out. Currens said the labor of setting all the machines up for the event was more than worth it for the response they received.

“People stood in line for 15 minutes to

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do it, and then they had one-on-one instruction,” she explained.

The Sewin’ Sisters planned two different projects to choose from that could be sewn by a 5-year-old in six minutes’ time or less.

“That was really fun, and that’s still one of my favorite projects that we’ve done together,” Currens said. “We’re trying to break down the fear of the sewing machine.”

In many homes, the sewing machine is an oddly sacred item stored away in a room, and no one is really allowed to touch it. When some people finally get the chance to operate one, Currens said they tend to be overwhelmed with unnecessary fear.

And if fear doesn’t stop people from sewing, sometimes a law can. A law stating that all fabric had to be tested for lead—a test that costs a large chunk of money—nearly put an end to the Sewin’ Sisters’ giveaways.

But Currens and her friends lobbied for change in the lead law, meeting with a senator in his office to show him exactly why the lead test was getting in the way of their giving—not to mention how much old fabric would end up in landfills because of the law.

Three weeks after their meeting, an exception to the law was made for home hobby businesses and volunteer groups.

“I’m really proud of that,” Currens said.

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Brainteasers 1. Schlitz: The beer that made Milwaukee famous.

2. Pepsodent: You’ll wonder where the yellow went.

3. Coppertone: Coppertone gives you a better tan.

4. Banquet: Thank goodness for Banquet frozen foods.

5. Hertz: More people by far use Hertz Rent a Car. 6. Budweiser: Where there’s life … there’s Bud. 7. Tide: Tide gets clothes cleaner than any soap.

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Remember, in most instances, those loose slots are unidentifiable.

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County Farm Receives State Award The Gobbler’s Knob Farm in Felton, Pa., was one of three farms in the commonwealth to receive the 2015 Clean Water Farm Award from the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts, Inc. during the PACD’s recent annual conference.

The honor is awarded annually to farmers who manage their daily farm operations in an environmentally conscious manner that helps to protect Pennsylvania’s water quality.

David Reifsneider and Lowell Luft of David and Cathy Reifsneider own The Gobbler’s Knob Farm. and operate The Gobbler’s Knob Farm. It consists of 140,000 poultry (organic broilers) and 19 goats. The farm has 10.8 acres of cropland and 2.3 acres of pasture.

Upon moving to the property, the Reifsneiders worked with the York County Conservation District to install many conservation practices, including mortality composting, a waste storage facility, and a grassed waterway and drop boxes to prevent erosion and control roof runoff.

The Reifsneiders were recognized last year at York County’s Annual Conservation Awards. The district then nominated their farm to be recognized at the state level.

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80 Years of Social Security

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As the Social Security program celebrated its historic birthday this August, we reflected on our diverse history, our current strengths, and ways we can continue to improve our services to you.

On Aug. 14, 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law. In doing so, he promised the law would protect “the average citizen

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and his family against the loss of a job and against poverty-ridden old age.”

Today, we continue to provide financial security for our country’s most vulnerable citizens. In fact, Social Security provides world-class service to millions of people every day—online, on the phone, and in our network of field offices across the country.

As we celebrate 80 years, we’re proud to present our “Celebrating the Past and Building the Future” anniversary website.

There, you can read 80 interesting facts about an agency that touches everyone’s life at some point or another! For example, did you know the original name of the

Social Security Act was the Economic Security Act? The anniversary website also includes a timeline of our history. It begins with the signing of the act in 1935 and ends with this year’s announcement of Vision 2025, our bold vision that will guide the agency as we work to meet the future customerservice needs of the public. A memorable spot on the timeline is Nov. 2, 2000, the date when we started taking retirement claims online.

Since our agency’s beginning, we’ve relied on our passionate and hardworking employees to face challenges and provide exceptional service. Throughout the 80

days leading up to our anniversary, we posted employee testimonials that answer the question, “Why do you serve?”

We also invited you tell us how Social Security has made a difference in your life and/or the lives of your family and friends.

When the Social Security program started 80 years ago, our goal was to provide an economic lifeline for people in need. Today, Social Security continues to protect millions of people. Join us in commemorating this significant milestone! Visit www.socialsecurity. gov/80thanniversary.

John Johnston is a Social Security public affairs specialist.

Calendar of Events

Community Programs and Support Groups Sept. 1, 7 p.m.

Surviving Spouse Socials of York County Faith United Church of Christ 509 Pacific Ave., York (717) 266-2784 Sept. 2, 6 p.m.

Lawn Concerts @ the Mansion: Gettysburg Big Band Hanover Area Historical Society Warehime-Myers Mansion 305 Baltimore St., Hanover (717) 632-3207 Sept. 4, 10:30 a.m.

Partners in Thyme Herb Club of Southern York County John Rudy Park 400 Mundis Race Road, York (717) 428-2210

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Sept. 17, 7 p.m.

Wartime in 1940s U.S.A. Hanover Area Historical Society Warehime-Myers Mansion 305 Baltimore St., Hanover (717) 632-3207 Sept. 30, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

York County 50plus EXPO York Expo Center – Memorial Hall East 334 Carlisle Ave., York (717) 285-1350 www.50plusexpopa.com

Sept. 16, 9:30 a.m.

Green Thumb Garden Club Meeting: “Mulching and Composting” Emmanuel Lutheran Church 2650 Freysville Road, Red Lion (717) 235-2823

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York County Department of Parks and Recreation Sept. 13, 2:30 to 4 p.m. – Insect Exploration with Ryan “The Bug Man” Bridge, Nixon County Park Sept. 18-20 – Used Book Sale, Nixon Park Sept. 26, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Miller’s Heritage Day, Wallace-Cross Mill

Senior Center Activities Heritage Senior Center, Inc. – (717) 292-7471, www. heritagesrcenter.org Sept. 8, 10 a.m. – Health Speaker: Dr. Abbas, Gastroenterology Associates of York Sept. 17, 12:30 p.m. – Oldies but Goodies Entertainment Sept. 22, 9 to 11:30 a.m. – 500 Tournament (Call to Preregister) South Central Senior Community Center – (717) 2356060, http://southcentralyorkcountysrctr.webs.com Tuesdays, 10 to 11 a.m. – Stretch Yoga Wednesdays, 9 to 9:45 a.m. – Intermediate Line Dancing; 10 to 11 a.m. – Beginner Line Dancing Wednesdays, 12:45 p.m. – HoopFit Susquehanna Senior Center – (717) 244-0340, www. susquehannaseniorcenter.org Mondays, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. – Chorus Practice Tuesdays, 6 to 10 p.m. – Bluegrass/Country Music Jam Session Windy Hill On the Campus – (717) 225-0733, www. windyhillonthecampus.org Mondays and Wednesdays, 11 a.m. – Chair Exercise Classes: Stretching and Flexibility Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – Walking Club Thursdays, 11 a.m. – Healthy Steps Fall-Prevention Classes

Library Programs Collinsville Community Library, 2632 Delta Road, Brogue, (717) 927-9014 Tuesdays, 6 to 8 p.m. – Purls of Brogue Knitting Club

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Alzheimer’s disease is the sixthleading cause of death in the United States and the fifth-leading cause of death for individuals age 65 and older.

This devastating and debilitating disease is the ultimate thief—of memories, independence, control, time, and, ultimately, life.

And the disease is often dealt with in silence. Those facing the disease feel a stigma surrounding their diagnosis and often don’t seek the support they need.

At the Alzheimer’s Association, we hear from individuals daily that they “feel alone.” Family and friends stop visiting because of “abnormal” behavior—a symptom of the disease—and caregivers become more and more isolated.

We want patients and their families to know that there is hope, and there is help, through the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Pennsylvania.

There are more than 5 million Americans currently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia and more than 15 million caregivers. In Pennsylvania alone, there are more than 400,000 individuals diagnosed.

We are here to provide education and support to the millions who face dementia every day, while advancing

critical research toward methods of treatment and prevention, ultimately to end Alzheimer’s disease.

We have offices locally and support groups throughout the region for those facing this disease to meet with others in similar situations.

We also host the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. This is the association’s largest annual awareness and fundraising event, which occurs during the fall. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is a day of hope, an opportunity—a day we all come together to see that we’re not alone in our fight.

Some walk to honor and remember those they have lost. Some walk to share stories of living with Alzheimer’s or related dementias. Some walk so that future generations won’t have to face the debilitating and devastating effects of the disease. Some walk because they want to help make a difference and bring this disease to the forefront.

The money raised allows our chapter to contribute to research to find a cure.

These funds also help support programs and services that advance accurate and timely diagnosis of people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

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The Year in Awards As 50plus Senior News celebrates its 20 anniversary this year, we hope you’ll enjoy a monthly peek back at the world in 1995!

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t Nobel Prize: for Literature – Seamus Heaney, Ireland; for Peace – Joseph Rotblat and the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs (jointly) t Miss America: Heather Whitestone (Alabama)

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Salute to a Veteran

His Plane Snatched Our Spy Cameras from the Sky Robert D. Wilcox

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im Cunningham is a native of Central Pennsylvania, where he enrolled in Millersville State Teachers College. While a college senior there, he met an Air Force captain who changed his life.

How did that happen? “Well,� he grins, “I had several special friends in college. And whenever we had a moment of spare time, a pinochle game was apt to break out. One day, we were playing cards when a young Air Force captain who was recruiting at our college told us of the wonders of becoming members of the Air Force. “Since we all faced the draft, what he had to say sounded pretty good to us. So, we all signed up in March of 1953 and were shipped to Sampson Air Force Base, in New York, to be evaluated as potential pilots. “As it turned out, I was the only one to be selected, but there were no openings

right then for pilots, aircraft of the day. From them were suspended so I accepted training to become a navigator. gondolas carrying highresolution cameras.

When I completed The balloons were that, I was assigned as a navigator on a C-119 launched from Europe and would drift across and sent to Misawa Air Force Base in Japan for the Soviet Union on the winter jet stream a kind of exotic duty I covering nearly all of had never even heard the Soviet land mass. of.�

It would take about That duty turned out to be playing a vital role three days for the balloons to clear Soviet in “Project Genetrix,â€? airspace. The gondolas a highly classiďŹ ed would then be cut program for obtaining James J. Cunningham in 1953 as an free from the balloons aerial photographs of aviation cadet at Ellsworth AFB in by radio signals, and, Communist China, Houston, Texas. while descending Eastern Europe, and the by parachute, they Soviet Union.

We had developed large balloons that would be caught in midair by specially reached an altitude of 50,000 to 100,000 modiďŹ ed C-119s like the one in which Cunningham ew. feet, well beyond the altitude own by

The program began on Jan. 10, 1956, and went on for 27 days. The Soviets were able to shoot down a great many of the balloons, but the 44 gondolas that were recovered provided 13,813 photos that covered 1,116,449 square miles of the USSR and China. And that was the only surveillance we had of the area at the time.

That program ended when the CIA began ying the U-2 spy plane, which could y above 70,000 feet, where it was invulnerable to Soviet anti-aircraft weapons of the time. There it took highresolution photos from the edge of the atmosphere.

That program became famous when Gary Powers was shot down on May 1, 1960, after he had own a U-2 over Soviet territory from a military base in Peshawar, Pakistan.

In the meantime, Cunningham had returned to the U.S. and entered pilot

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training. After earning his wings, he Reserve, and then in 1966 he joined the was stationed at Hunter Air Force Base, Pennsylvania Air National Guard, where Savannah, Ga., where he ew the B-47 he retired in 1980 as a colonel. jet bomber for several years. Then he was Cunningham was an early member of reassigned to Westover Air Force Base in his area chapter of the Military OďŹƒcers Massachusetts, Association of where he ew the America (MOAA), B-52, our longest serving as its range jet bomber. president in 2008 Didn’t the B-52 and 2009, and on y exceptionally its board of directors long missions? for many more years “It sure did,â€? after that.

Cunningham He also served for says. “A typical 11 years on a local mission was 12 to airport authority.

The C-119, the plane Cunningham flew on 16 hours, but on when plucking spy cameras from the skies. And he and his wife, Airborne Alert, it Marge, have given was 24 to 26 hours, while the plane ew strong support for many years to a hostel across the Atlantic to refuel south of Spain for young people in India. with 100,000 pounds of fuel. It would Over his years of ying, Cunningham then y around the Mediterranean twice, has amassed some 29,000 hours of time refuel again south of Spain, and return to in the air as navigator, ight engineer, and base at Westover.� pilot, with 15,000 hours of that time as In September of 1960, Cunningham pilot. left active duty in the Air Force as a He and Marge still make many lieutenant colonel and began ying for complimentary ights to vacation spots Pan Am, which was later absorbed by around the world with the U.S. Air Force United Airlines. During those years as an and United Airlines. He agrees that his airline pilot, he regularly ew to countries has been a charmed life ‌ and says he literally around the world. He retired wouldn’t trade a day of it for any other. from United in 1988.

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