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Vicki Brim, a longtime Salvation Army volunteer, poses at Senior Opportunities Services with a toy she made. 4 | Maximum Living | November/December 2012
COVER STORY
Many hours given to help Toys for Tots, Salvation Army share Christmas spirit
BY PAM THARP
PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOSHUA SMITH
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Ann Hunsinger, left, and Cathy Helton show some toys from the Marine Corps League’s Toys for Tots program.
V “ Vicki Brim knows the source of her volunteer spirit. She inherited it from her parents. Brim organizes the Salvation Army’s annual Christmas radio show to raise money to support the agency’s Christmas assistance programs. A former Salvation Army employee, Brim has been a board member for the group for 19 years, helping with a variety of activities. “My father was in World War II and the Salvation Army always helped servicemen,” Brim said. “After he got out of the service, Dad always helped the Salvation Army and he took me along too. I was a bell ringer. Mom bought clothes for kids for the Salavation Army at Christmas. The Salvation Army helps a lot of people. I’ve seen how they work through Christmas and all year.” Holiday volunteers are essential to complete the work needed for most area charitable Christmas projects. It’s volunteers who make possible the Marine Corps League’s annual Toys for Tots program, volunteer coordinator Ann Hunsinger said. “We have a core group of 15 or so volunteers that prepare. On the day of 6 | Maximum Living | November/December 2012
“We have a core group of 15 or so volunteers that prepare. On the day of the toy giveaway we have have about 50 who help us. I pretty much live here during the month of December. I can’t imagine not doing it.”
the toy giveaway we have have about 50 who help us,” Hunsinger said. “I pretty much live here during the month of December. I can’t imagine not doing it.” The Salvation Army uses more than 100 volunteers for its various activities, including bell ringing at kettle collection sites and organizing and distributing gifts for needy children, Major Mark Litherland said. Brim and former resident Mary Ellen Donat revived the Salvation Army’s annual Christmas show several years ago, an event now heard on 1490 WKBV and seen on Richmond’s cable channel, WCTV. The show this year will be from 7-11 p.m. Dec. 6 at Vivian Auditorium on the IU East campus. “It was a tradition to start the holiday season,” Brim said of the radio show. “Many people missed it and it’s an opportunity to get more people to contribute. We saw an uptick in donations when we went back to the show.” The musical show, which has met its $5,000 annual goal the last few years, also gives many musicians a chance to perform for a good cause. The Richmond High School Chamber Singers, a drum ensemble, local choirs and other performers all donate time to the show. Local musicians Charles Estes and Friends spend the entire evening there, filling in if an act fails to arrive, Brim said. Litherland, whose parents were Salvation Army officers, also performs at the radio show, Brim said. “The major is quite musical,” she said. Litherland said he first “stood the kettle” as an outdoor bell ringer at age 7 in Minnesota, where the winters are serious. It was expected he’d volunteer to help those in need, he said. A local family introduced their children to bell ringing when it appeared they had the wrong attitude about Christmas and gifts, Litherland said. The experience was valuable, he said. “Now they volunteer to ring bells for us every year,” Litherland said. “We helped just over 400 families last year at Christmas. “We already have about 300 registered (as of Oct. 30) and will continue until the week of Thanks-
giving.” “Adopting” a child from the list is also a way to help, Litherland said. For those who aren’t adopted, a toy shop is open to parents on the Saturday before Christmas, an event that’s staffed by 50 to 60 volunteers. Volunteers are also needed to help sort and inventory the toys prior to the distribution. Food donations are also accepted, but those are used to feed clients all year long, Litherland said. For Christmas, families receive a gift certificate for food, he said. Collecting food donations during the holidays is important to its overall feeding program, Litherland said. “Our numbers for food are up tremendously,” Litherland said. The Marine Corps League doesn’t know yet how many families will need help this year, but last year the Richmond site provided Christmas gifts for nearly 1,600 children, Hunsinger said. The local league’s project is part of a national effort by the Marine Corps League, so in addition to local contributions and new toy donations, it also expects to receive more than 800 toys worth more than $8,000 from the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. Many of its volunteers are associate members, including veterans from other branches of the military and spouses of former Marines, Hunsinger said. Making Christmas happen for needy children is addictive, Hunsinger said. “You get involved once and the next year, you’ll come back,” said Hunsinger, who has volunteered for about six
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years, including three years as coordinator. Raising four sons has made Hunsinger appreciate the struggle many families face today, she said. Even though her husband had a good job at Visteon, it wasn’t always easy to make ends meet, she said. “So many people come in and cry and say ‘If it weren’t for this, my kids wouldn’t get anything for Christmas,” Hunsinger said. “Christmas is a time children should believe in. We want to make it brighter and give them hope. Every child deserves a little Christmas.” For Brim, the volunteer hours she spends with the Salvation Army are as much a part of Christmas as eggnog and church. “I would miss it so much if I wasn’t involved,” Brim said. “It wouldn’t be Christmas for me. Christmas is giving. That’s what I was taught and I’m trying to pass that on to my grandkids.”
SOME AREA HOLIDAY DONATION COLLECTIONS Gifts » Marine Corps League Toys for Tots: 200 S. Ninth St., Richmond. Open late afternoons and evenings. (765) 966-5283 or www.toysfortots.org » The Salvation Army: 707 S. A St., Richmond. Donations of toys, food and money are welcome all year long. Individuals or groups may adopt a child or family to shop for. (765) 966-7691 or www.sarichmond.org » Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County’s Christmas Shop: Volunteers needed to help children select and box and wrap gifts for their families. Donations of items for the shop are welcome, along with school and art supplies and sample-sized personal hygiene items. 1717 S. L St., Richmond. Information: (765) 962-6922 or www.bgcrichmond.org » Richmond State Hospital seeks donations from individuals or groups for patients (clothing, personal hygiene items, snacks and beverages, hobbies and interests items, games, jewelry, backpacks, purses, etc.) Full list available. Gifts should be received by Dec. 7. Donations may be dropped off at the state hospital switchboard, which is open 24 hours in the AIT building, or mailed to Richmond State Hospital, Community Relations, 498 N.W. 18th St., Richmond, IN 47374. Donors are asked to sign the donor list at the switchboard or mark group-collected gifts with the organization’s name and a contact phone number. To learn more about the Gift Lift program, Adopt-aPatient or ward parties, contact the community relations office at (765) 935-9218. » Communities In Schools of Wayne County: Needed items include hats, gloves, socks and underwear for pre-K through grade 4 and hygiene products. Office: 33 S. Seventh St., Richmond, IN 47374; mailing address, P.O. Box 1784, Richmond, IN 47375.(765) 983-2263 or viviana@ciswayneco.org Alternative Gift Fair Noon-3 p.m. Dec. 1, Morrisson-Reeves Library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Pre-sale available from 5-7 p.m. Nov. 29 for those who can’t attend Dec. 1. At the 8th Annual Alternative Gift Fair, instead of browsing shelves, shoppers will browse through tables of charities. Each table will be staffed with a volunteer or staff member waiting to answer questions about missions, programs, or participants. Purchase outdoor experiences for area classrooms, art supplies for after-school programs or food for needy animals. Gifts 8 | Maximum Living | November/December 2012
Vicki Brim, a longtime Salvation Army volunteer, makes phone calls while preparing for the Dec. 6 radio show.
come complete with certificate of donation, information about the selected organization, reusable box, and ribbon. Free child care, free chair massages, live holiday music and refreshments. The Alternative Gift Fair is organized by a group of community women who believe in philanthropy and sustainable giving. Participating organizations this year include: Richmond Community Orchestra, Hand-in-Hand Adult Day Care, Habitat for Humanity, Open Arms Ministry, Birth-to-Five, HELP the Animals, Roscoe’s Rescue, Minority Women’s Network, Whitewater Valley Land Trust, Wayne County Literacy Coalition, Community Food Pantry, Friends of Morrisson-Reeves Library, Women’s Fund of the Wayne County Foundation, IWIN Indiana Women in Need, Cope Environmental Center, Sunrise, Richmond Friends School, Richmond Day Nursery, Senior Opportunities Services, JACY House, Circle U Food Pantry, Peer Information Center for Teens, Girls Inc., Treehouse Children’s Museum, Youth as Resources, Gateway Vineyard Food Pantry, Cardinal Greenway, Communities in Schools and Richmond Police Department – K9 unit. Information: (765) 993-0381 or www.myalternativegiftfair.org Food » Community Food Pantry: 306 N. 19th St., Richmond. Donations are more easily received at the back of the building near the alley. (765) 962-1145 or www.communityfoodpantry.org » Circle U Help Center food pantry: 19 N. 13th St., Richmond. Contributions may be mailed to P.O. Box 491, Richmond, IN 47375. (765) 966-1013 or www.circleu.org » Preble County Council on Aging: 800 E. St. Clair St., Eaton, Ohio, 45320, needs donations of money and non-perishable food, laundry/dish soaps, paper products and gifts to provide holiday food baskets to seniors in need and shut-ins. As part of the effort, the family of Joe and Hazel Hamm honored their memory by matching monetary donations to the food basket program up to $1,000. Info: (937) 456-4947 or (800) 238-5146 » Gateway Vineyard Church Food Pantry: 3361 Indiana 227, Richmond. foodpantry@gatewayvineyard.org 966-6016 » Christian Charities Inc.: Operation Backpack Blessing serves four schools that have 85 percent or higher reduced/free lunch. Food is provided for students to take home on weekends at the end of the month to improve their school performance on Mondays. Mailing address: 3121 S. E. Parkway, Richmond, IN 47374. Info: Guy Guthrie, (765) 962-7707, guyguthrie@comcast.net.
Gift ideas for those who don’t want more ‘stuff’
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fter many years of exchanging presents, it can be hard to get excited about finding a place to put more stuff. ¶ It can also be frustrating if you feel you need to buy something for someone who says they don’t want more “stuff.” ¶ You want to show your relatives and friends that you care at the holidays, birthdays or other special occasions, but at the same time respect their wishes. ¶ You won’t leave them without something to unwrap if you take one of these ideas. »Gift certificates for groceries, department stores, restaurants, hair cuts, massages, movie theaters or movie rentals, gas stations, car washes, book stores, dry cleaning, pharmacy, taxi rides or senior transportation »Gas or phone cards »Tickets to a Richmond Symphony Orchestra concert, Richmond Civic Theatre play, Civic Hall Performing Arts Center show, sporting event or other attraction. Tickets could be bought for events in their hometowns if they live far away. »Membership to a local non-profit organization such as Wayne County Historical Museum, Richmond Art Museum, Hayes Arboretum, Cope Environmental Center, etc. » Donate to their favorite charity. More than two dozen will be represented at the Alternative Gift Fair from noon-3 p.m. Dec. 1 at MorrissonReeves Library in Richmond. »Fill their pantry, buying canned fruits and vegetables, soups and meats and packages of pastas, crackers, cookies and other foods they might not ordinarily buy for themselves »Pay for help with housekeeping a few times a year »Make a payment on one or more utilities such as their heating bill »Tell them to pick a date and you’ll take them out for a meal once a month on that day for the rest of the year »Supplies for their pet »Greeting cards for various occasions, postage stamps, stationery, pens and pencils »Homemade items such as a scrapbook of memories, needlework
or food with recipes »Personal care items such as shampoo and conditioner, lotions, soaps, toothbrushes and toothpaste, make-up, hair accessories, brushes and combs »Cologne/perfume if you know the person likes it »Watch »Replace worn-out cookware or food storage boxes »Books, movies, CDs, DVDs, books on CD or tape »Jigsaw puzzles or puzzle books »A framed family photo »Pay for Internet access »Electronic books and eReader »Answering machine »Gym membership »Computer games and software »Coffees and/or hot chocolate mixes »Vacation package for a cruise or short trip »Snacks such as nuts, microwave popcorn or candy (bags, bars, boxed) »Headset radios with batteries, iPod, MP3 player or AM/FM radios
with CD player »Bird feeder/seed »Supplies for their hobbies such as gardening, arts and crafts, stamp collecting, sports watching, etc. »Household products — paper towels, tissues, plates, plastic bags, napkins »Pajamas, sweatsuits, cardigan sweater, lap robe »Cell or cordless phone »Digital camera »Winter hat/gloves/scarf »2013 calendar »Large-print items such as playing cards, address book, talking scale, large-button TV remote, large display clock »Purse or wallet »Add to their collections »Slippers with nonskid soles »Newspaper or magazine subscriptions »Fleece throw for the couch »Electronic medication reminder or containers »Bag that attaches to a walker to hold things they need to carry
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS HOLIDAY EVENTS » Christmas Festival and Silent Auction, Nov. 23 Dec. 16, Wayne County Historical Museum, 1150 N. A St., Richmond. The museum will be beautifully decorated for the holidays with tabletop trees, wreaths, and gift baskets. These items, donated by businesses and individuals from the community, will be sold by silent auction. Visitors to the museum may bid on these items 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays - Fridays and 1-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Museum admission is: Adults, $5; AAA members, $4.50; seniors 60 and older, $4; students ages 6-18, $2; children younger than 6 and members free. (765) 9625756 or waynecountyhistoricalmuseum.com » YMCA Christmas Tree Sale, Nov. 23 - Dec. 24, Glen Miller Golf Course, 2514 E. Main St., Richmond. Hours: Noon - 9 p.m. Monday - Friday and Sunday; 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturdays. Offering 5 varieties of live trees, wreaths, garland and roping. Many products are grown locally. Tree prices start at $25. (765) 962-7504 » 24th Annual “White Christmas” Celebration, 6 p.m. Nov. 23, downtown Eaton, Ohio. Parade begins at Eaton Middle School, East Decatur Street at 5:30 p.m. Courthouse lawn lighting, Eaton Area Community Choir, Christmas Carols by second-graders, Christmas Music by Eaton High School Band and a visit with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus and door prizes. (937) 456-1705 » Cambridge City Christmas Wonderland, 5-9 p.m. Nov. 24, downtown Cambridge City and Creitz Park. Bring the whole family to share in the holiday spirit. More than four blocks of stores will be filled with activites from a cake walk to decorating cookies to a snowball fight. Kids can make Christmas cards, get their picture taken with Santa and enjoy a peppermint hot chocolate, the night parade and a carriage ride through the lightfilled park. Info: (765) 478-6512 » Old Fashioned Christmas Festival, 5-9 p.m. Nov. 27 and Dec. 4, 11 and 18. Historic Depot District, Fort Wayne Avenue, Richmond. Free admission and parking. Shops will be open. Live reindeer. Free face painting and balloon art and rides on an English double-decker bus. Children’s train rides, Christmas murals and train display and pictures with Santa at Richmond Furniture Gallery. Victorian Christmas music. Organizations participating and benefiting include Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County, Girls Inc., Townsend Community Center, StarrGennett Foundation, Birth-to-5, Red Cross, RHS Cheerleaders, Tarum Shrine Club and Shriner’s Burn Center, Salvation Army, Girl Scouts of Wayne County, Richmond Area Railroaders, Preserve Richmond and Tree House Children’s Museum. Info: (765) 939-3325 or www.oldfashionedchristmasfestival.com » Bedtime Stories at the Museum, 7-8 p.m., Nov. 29, Joseph Moore Museum, 801 National Road W., Richmond. Kids, get in your pajamas, grab your favorite stuffed animal and bring your parents to join us for bedtime 10 | Maximum Living | November/December 2012
stories under the shadows of the giant skeletons at Richmond’s only natural history museum: the Joseph Moore Museum. » “Toyland” 23rd annual Holiday Parade, 7 p.m. Nov. 30, downtown along East Main Street, Richmond. (765) 962-8151 or www.mycentercity.com A night of lights and holiday cheer. Sponsored by Center City, the parade will begin at the intersection of East Main and Sixth streets and ends at Richmond Civic Theatre on 10th Street. » Holiday Craft Show, 9 a.m.-1 pm. Nov. 30 and Dec. 8, Chase Gateway Branch, 4400 E. Main St., Richmond. Featuring crafts by Senior Opportunities Services. (765) 962-1010 or www.sos-richmond.com. » 16th annual holiday dinners, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 30, Dec. 1 and Dec. 2, Preble County Historical Society, 7693 Swartsel Road, Eaton, Ohio. Seating is limited. Music, revelry, fine dining, silent auction. Appetizers will be served in the 1813 Lewisburg Log House and Exhibit Hall (cheese puffs along with smoked Salmon and Whitefish spreads, stuffed snow peas with Boursin cheese, fresh fruit, and warm mulled cider. Dinner will be in the historic Sayler-Swartsel House with Tomato Bisque with basil, Caesar salad, coneless cornish hens stuffed with apricot raisin stuffing, pork tenderloin with cranberry stuffing, corn pudding, green beans, Parker House rolls, peppermint stick brownie pie with hot fudge sauce, coffee, tea, and water. $55 per person for society members, $65 per person for non-members. A wine selection and afterdinner liqueurs are extra. Reservations: (937) 787-4256 or www.preblecountyhistoricalsociety.com » YMCA Family Christmas Day, 1 - 3 p.m. Dec. 1, Glen Miller Golf Course & Club House, 2514 E. Main St., Richmond. Come for a fun-filled afternoon with Santa and enjoy hot cocoa, cookies, a candy cane hunt, ornament crafting and fun Christmas games. (765) 962-7504. » Breakfast with Santa, 9 - 11 a.m. Dec. 1, The Innovation Center, 814 E. Main St., Richmond. Eat breakfast with everyone’s favorite holiday character. Sponsored by Center City. All proceeds go to Toys for Tots. Tickets $5 per child or $15 for families of 5 or under. Or bring a new, unwrapped toy per child. (765) 962-8151 or mycentercity.com. » St. Nicholas Tea and Boutique, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Dec. 1, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 800 N. A St., Richmond. Enjoy unlimited hot tea, petite sandwiches and desserts. Shop our Christmas Boutique. Meet St. Nicholas. Cost: $6 for adults; $3 for children under 12 and free for children under 5. No charge to browse the boutique or visit with St. Nicholas. » Whispering Christmas lighting display, 6-10 p.m. Dec, 1-31, Fort St. Clair Park, Eaton, Ohio. Visit with Santa Claus on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 7-9 p.m. until Christmas Eve. (937) 456-4125 » Gospel Revelations Christmas Concert, 7 p.m. Dec. 2, Earlham College, Goddard Auditorium, 801 National Road W., Richmond. Free admission. (765) 983-1373 or
CALENDAR OF EVENTS www.earlham.edu/events » Bluegrass gospel music concerts, 6-8 p.m., Dec. 4, William G. Scott House (formerly Knights of Columbus Hall), 204 N. 10th St., Richmond. Hosted by Mae Wagers. Christmas party and pitch-in supper. Info: (765) 935-3476. » Convopella, 1 p.m., Dec. 5, Goddard Auditorium, Earlham College’s Carpenter Hall, 801 National Road W., Richmond. A number of Earlham a cappella groups bring to the Convo Series a performance that highlights the variety of a cappella groups found at the college. » Yokefellow Luncheon, Noon-1 p.m. Thursdays, First Friends Meeting, 2010 Chester Blvd., Richmond. The meal is prepared by Friends Fellowship Community and costs $6. The luncheon, which features a different speaker each week, was founded in 1980 by former Earlham College professor, theologian and author D. Elton Trueblood, who died in 1994. The meeting is open to all. Schedule of speakers includes: Dec. 6: Keith Esch, retired, Earlham School of Religion. For more information, call Matt Stegall at (765) 962-9526. » Bible Study, 6:15 p.m.-7:45 p.m., Thursdays, Centerville Town Library, 126 E. Main St., Centerville. » Salvation Army’s annual Christmas radio show, 7-11 p.m. Dec. 6 at Vivian Auditorium on the Indiana University East campus, 2325 Chester Blvd., Richmond. The show can be heard on 1490 AM WKBV and seen on Richmond’s public access TV channel WCTV. Local musicians will perform. Pledges can be made during the drive. The Salvation Army’s office phone is (765) 966-7791. » “Little Women,” 7:30 p.m., Dec. 7, Richmond Civic Theatre, 1003 E. Main St., Richmond . Shows from Dec. 7-9 and 14-16, Richmond Civic Theatre, 1003 E. Main St., Richmond. Based on Louisa May Alcott’s family experiences (and novel), the story follows the adventures of Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy as they group up in Civil War America. Tickets: Adults, $15; seniors 65+ and students with ID, $12. Info: (765) 962-1816 or www.richmondcivictheatre.org » The Nutcracker, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 8 and 3 p.m. Dec. 9, Civic Hall Performing Arts Center, 380 Hub Etchison Pkwy, Richmond. For the holidays, the Richmond Symphony Orchestra will present the long-awaited return of “The Nutcracker” ballet. Performers from local dance studios and the Chicago Festival Ballet will fill the stage, bringing Clara, the Nutcracker, Prince Charming, and the Sugar Plum Fairy to life. Cost: Adults, $15; students through grade 12, $10. www.richmondsymphony.org or (765) 966-5181 » Silly Safari Animals of the North Pole, 6-7 p.m., Dec. 12, Morrisson-Reeves Library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. See Jingle John and his cold weather friends, complete with a reindeer! Attendance is limited to the first 150 guests. » Bethlehem Christmas Lunch, noon Dec. 14, Preble County Council on Aging, 800 E. St Clair St., Eaton, Ohio. After lunch, those attending will see a magic show and
watch fifth-graders singers from Bruce Elementary School. $2 tickets only available in advance from the senior center. (937) 456-4947 » First United Methodist Church Live Nativity, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., Dec. 21-22, First United Methodist Church, 318 National Road W., Richmond.
MUSIC AND COMEDY » Seventh Annual Comedy Night, 7 p.m., Dec. 1, 4th Floor Blues Club, 923 N. E St., Richmond. A fundraiser for Richmond Family YMCA. Featuring comedian Tim Cavanaugh, a frequent guest on the Bob and Tom radio show. Two shows at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Info: (765) 962-7504 » Karaoke, 7:30 p.m.-11 p.m., Tuesdays and open mic, 7-11 p.m. Thursdays, Taffy’s Coffee Co., 123 E. Main St., Eaton, Ohio. Live music most other nights. Schedule: (937) 456-1381 or www.taffysofeaton.com » Pianist Jim Brickman, 8 p.m., Feb. 2, Civic Hall Performing Arts Center, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. Brickman is best known for his romantic piano sound. He’s earned six Gold and Platinum albums, 30 charted adult radio hits, and two Grammy nominations. Adults, $28; students/active military, $20. (765) 973-3350 or www.civichall. Box office closed during Richmond Community Schools’ holiday break.
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“I have never given thought to ‘aging.’ I hope I have matured and grown wiser as the years have gone by.” PAUL
Earthly seasons, personal seasons...
ACCEPTING MALE AGING
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n the last issue, we delved into female acceptance of aging. The male perspective on aging is certainly worthy of consideration, also. ¶ So, I set out to find men who’d be willing to talk to me. Some said yes, but never returned my questionnaire. However, a forty-some, a seventy-some and a ninety- some year old lent introspective and beautiful responses. ¶ Men realize earthly seasons come and go and have no problem with such responses of nature, but it is a wise man who realizes personal seasons also come and go. These are more difficult for some to accept or perhaps even acknowledge ¶ Folk singer, Pete Seeger, uses scripture from the third chapter of Ecclesiastics in his music “Turn, Turn, Turn” to sing of such seasons of life. ¶ To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: ¶ A time to be born and a time to die….
Life follows a pattern, a season, a rhythm so to speak. A long time ago, Ponce de Leon sought the fountain of youth and instead discovered Florida. Perhaps he was unaware of the rhythms of life or of man’s earthly span of allotment. What sort of fountain of youth was Ponce looking for? Was perpetual youth his quest? Perpetual youth seems the quest of many people today. Why is aging hard to accept? Dare we believe we can disrupt the circle of life? In effort to try, many people use denial as a frequentlyused coping mechanism. It’s generally accepted women fret about the effects of aging, but perhaps men also squirm about a few things themselves. Three fabulous men answered the following questions about feelings on aging. Those questions were:
» At what age or when did you feel in the ‘prime of your life’? Can you say why this is the age you’ve chosen? » Asked another way-has there ever been an ‘aha’ moment in your life when you’ve accepted your aging? » Does/did your job/career affect how you felt about aging? In other words, did/does your job/career define who you are? » Many women fret a lot about the physical aspects of aging. Have you any physical aspect of aging which has been significant for you? If so, what? » Anything you want to offer younger men on aging? » Any spiritual message on aging you’d like to impart? Two of my interviewees said they never think about actual aging, because they are too busy living. They know they are aging every day, but choose not to make aging the focus of daily life. Burning out instead of rusting out? The third interviewee, the youngest, surprisingly said that decreasing physical abilities made him think of age more than he wanted, but he used the above phrase to express his fervent desire. Each man defined his “prime of life” with different lenses. The eldest felt his prime was in his early 60s when his professional productivity was at its zenith.
The youngest celebrated the 25-35 year old mark, since at this fine-tuned physical fitness peak he could “run any distance, climb any mountain….” The in-betweener basically felt life was “prime with each and every day.” All views are meritorious. JUDY Contrary to how a job or career colors MARTIN-URBAN “who” many men are, one of our interviewees even put career last in what defined him. He listed faith, family and then, career. The death of a man soon after retirement evokes many questions and not enough answers, but we’ve all known this to happen, all too often. Our youngest man, at 41, who is what I will call “the youth of old age,” had an unusual twist in how a job responsibility made him feel old. He hires college kids for seasonal workers and finds himself ‘worlds apart’ from these upstarts. “They only know a digital world,” he says, “and that makes me feel old!” All three confess to feeling the physical aspects of aging, from mere annoyance to more serious aspects. Arthritis, increased weight, loss of hair and decreased energy levels being common concerns, but each man emphasized the importance of exercise and staying busy to keep positive outlooks about aging. Our in-betweener imparts his spiritual message to younger men by his example of exercise, staying active and eating sensibly. Our ninety-some interviewee says to accept the fact that you age one day at a time, but have faith in God, while our youngest man says, “every day you can get up and walk around and see the mountain is a good day.” To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born and a time to die ... Judy Martin-Urban of Muncie writes Christian fiction and inspirational non-fiction. She can be reached at urbanski4u@aol.com, www.judeurbanski.com and judeurbanski.blogspot.com. Her latest work, “Nurtured in Purple,” has been released by Desert Breeze Publishing in electronic format. It is Book Two in the Chronicles of Chanute Crossing. November/December 2012 | Maximum Living | 13
THE WOMAN OF THE YEAR ...
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number of luncheon events I speak at often serve chicken. You can’t go wrong with chicken, although some chicken dishes are drier than others. It doesn’t matter though. It is not the food that makes the event, it is the people. ¶ I am speaking to a group of women who have gathered to raise money for women in their community. The head table is buzzing because a member of the group who is to be recognized as Woman of the Year has not yet arrived. ¶ The woman they are waiting for is 90. ¶ Doris has refused to come to the event with either of her daughters because she prefers to drive herself. “Who knows, maybe she stopped off at Wal-Mart on her way for a bag of cat food,” one of her daughters says. “Maybe she’s working on the gallery opening tonight,” someone offers. Time passes, the room fills, the emcee makes some announcements and Doris still had not arrived. “Does she have a cell phone?” someone asks. “Yes, but she’s not answering.” The festive atmosphere grows mute. Anxious eyes at our table fix on the door. “Maybe she’s having trouble finding parking,” someone says. More quiet. More waiting. And then someone spots her and a collect sigh of relief sounds as Doris breezes through the door. She takes her seat, others look at her expectantly and she says, “My friend Joe died Wednesday.” A gasp circles the table as the others clearly have not heard about the death. “I got a call Wednesday night,” she says. “So I made some chicken salad last night, took it over the house this morning and sat awhile.” Doris hadn’t stopped at Wal-Mart or dropped in on the gallery, she has heard of a death in the community, whipped up some comfort food and has been sitting with the grieving. This powerhouse of a little lady is eating her lunch when her name is announced as Woman of the Year. Her eyes 14 | Maximum Living | November/December 2012
grow big, her spoon falls from her hand and she shakes her head. She accepts her award without much to say. The emcee tells her story for her. Doris Myers grew up poor. The first art she created was with a burnt match on a paper bag. Doris went to college when not many girls LORI did and earned a business degree. She wantBORGMAN ed an art degree, but the college didn’t offer one. So she went to a second college and earned an art degree. She taught art at the high school, founded the fine arts council in town and “brought culture to the county,” as they called it. When she retired from teaching, she painted the history of the town on a wall mural in the high school working on 15-foot scaffolding. I’ve only known Doris five minutes, but my eyes are tearing up with the rest of them. Remarkable, simply remarkable. Hard work, a life well-lived, and giving to others along the way is that quiet recipe for greatness so often overlooked. We are having quiche at this luncheon. If they had wanted chicken salad for 150, I imagine they could have asked Doris and she gladly would have brought it. Lori Borgman’s new book, “The Death of Common Sense” is now available online.
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By Millicent Martin Emery While its sister restaurants (Olde Richmond Inn, Galo’s Italian Grill and Ainsley’s Cafe) might gain more attention, 5th Street Coffee & Bagels is a Richmond breakfast and lunch treat. It’s really NOT just bagels. The eatery is open seven days a week and offers breakfast, sandwiches, beverages and even loaves of bread to take home for dinner. According to the website, the Molina family likes to consider the eatery “A Bagel Café, Euro-Bistro Coffee Shop with Tuscan, New-Age, Mediterranean, Jazzy Undertones (Sans Grits).” They aim to please families who want a play area, quick grab-and-go customers, singles and couples as well as social and professional groups who want to use their conference rooms. Some diners
gravitate to the room with a small fish pond and greenery. If you’re going for the coffeeshop atmosphere, many flavors of coffees are available (everything from Crazy Caramel to Highlander Grog), plus lattes, frozen Cappucino, cocoa, chai tea, flavored steamers, green tea smoothies and soft drinks. Those wanting dessert (to eat now or for later) can choose from chocolate peanut butter brownies, sticky buns, turnovers and scones. Sandwiches range from pizza bagels to chicken salad to fried eggs and cheese to lox with cream cheese, onions and capers. You can get your sandwiches on a croissant or on Italian, rye, or wheat bread. Vegetarian options are available. A daily soup and salads round out the menu. And don’t forget the bagel chips — one of my favorite reasons to visit.
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alternative to mashed potatoes Sara Moulton, Associated Press This recipe is my adaptation of Julia Child’s original. The biggest change was to reduce the amount of butter quite a bit, which I don’t think anyone will miss. I never tell my guests what it is when I serve it. Afterward, without fail, they tell me how much they loved the mashed potatoes. I love enlightening them. Winter is the season for parsnips, though when some varieties get too mature they develop a woody core, which then needs to be cut out. Otherwise, these sneaky little devils are wonderful at Thanksgiving and Christmas, a lighter alternative to actual mashed potatoes during highcalorie feasts.
MASHED “POTATO” PARSNIPS Start to finish: 50 minutes (20 minutes active) Servings: 4 2 pounds medium parsnips, peeled and sliced 1⁄2-inch thick Kosher salt, to taste 1 tablespoon unsalted butter Ground black pepper, to taste
Place the parsnips in a large saucepan, then add enough cold water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over high heat and add a pinch of salt. Reduce the heat to medium-high and simmer, adding a little more water if necessary to keep the parsnips barely covered, until tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Drain and reserve the cooking liquid. Set the parsnips aside and return the liquid to the pan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Boil until reduced to 3⁄4 cup. Return the parsnips to the pan and add the butter. Working in batches, transfer the contents of the saucepan to a food processor and puree until smooth. Return to the saucepan, season with salt and pepper, then heat over medium until hot.
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Nutrition information per serving: 190 calories; 30 calories from fat (16 percent of total calories); 3.5 g fat (2 g saturated, 0 g trans fats); 10 mg cholesterol; 41 g carbohydrate; 9 g fiber; 11 g sugar; 3 g protein; 140 mg sodium.
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START TO FINISH: 1 HOUR (15 MINUTES ACTIVE) SERVINGS: 12 2 cups (8 ounces) pecan flour 1 cup (4 ounces) almond flour 2 cups Splenda or Stevia Extract in the Raw, or ½ cup New Roots Stevia Sugar ½ cup (1½ ounces) unsweetened natural cocoa powder (not Dutch-process) 2 teaspoons baking powder 3 eggs ½ cup unsweetened chocolate soy milk or chocolate almond milk ¼ cup (½ stick) salted butter or margarine, melted 1 tablespoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon liquid stevia
Heat the oven to 350 F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, then mist it with cooking spray. In a medium bowl, combine the pecan flour, almond flour, Splenda or other sweetener, cocoa powder and baking powder. Whisk until well mixed. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, soy milk, butter, vanilla and liquid stevia until thoroughly blended. Add the flour mixture and whisk or stir with a large spoon until all of the ingredients are evenly incorporated to make a smooth, sticky batter. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan, spreading it
in an even layer. Bake for 15 minutes, then rotate and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the brownies are just slightly springy but still jiggly when pressed gently at the center. If you like fudgy brownies, remove them from the oven at this point. If you prefer them to be more cakelike, continue baking for a few more minutes, or until a toothpick inserted at the middle of the brownies comes out clean. Let the brownies cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes. Cut them in a 3-by-4 grid to yield 12 brownies. Nutrition information per serving: 270 calories; 210 calories from fat (78 percent of total calories); 24 g fat (4.5 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 55 mg cholesterol; 12 g carbohydrate; 4 g fiber; 2 g sugar; 6 g protein; 140 mg sodium.
Recipe from Peter Reinhart and Denene Wallace’s “The Joy of Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free Baking,” Ten Speed Press, 2012
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Beware of headlines Headlines are meant to grab your attention. “New study shows….” is the type of article that needs to be read carefully. Some questions to ask when interpreting the study results: Is this just one study or does it confirm previous studies? Was a scientific process followed? Who paid for the study? Does the study recommend buying a certain product? Once you have looked carefully at the results, talk with your health care provider if you have further questions.
Wash your hands The single most important thing you can do to prevent the spread of infection is to wash your hands. Soap and water is best. Hand sanitizer can be used but if your hands are contaminated, wash with soap and water at the first opportunity.
Care for the caregiver Many adults are caring for aging parents as well as their own children. Caregiving can be very stressful. As a care giver make sure you take care of yourself as well. Schedule time away from caregiving without feeling guilty or talk with other caregivers as a means of reducing stress. You can’t care for others if you are not healthy! 18 | Maximum Living | November/December 2012
Your body vs. your car Do you care for your car better than your body? Do you take it in for oil changes and other engine checks periodically? Give your body the same respect. Schedule well checks with your health care provider.
Get unplugged With cell phones and computers it is easy to stay connected with work 24/7. Are you constantly checking your work email in the evenings and on weekends? Sometimes it is necessary, but often times it becomes a habit. Start getting “unplugged” and relax.
Warm up We know it is not good to get into a cold car and suddenly rev up the engine. It is not good for our body either! Make sure you warm up your muscles before starting to exercise.
MANAGE YOUR
HOLIDAY STRESS The holiday season is upon us! The holidays are often considered to be a time of magic, gifts and gatherings. As we grow older, though, we might find ourselves focusing on the stress associated with the holidays as well as losses and what Christmas used to mean to us. Here are some ways to focus on reducing stress and improving your holiday experience.
Take care of yourself Holidays might have a different meaning because you no longer feel as well as you have in the past. You might tire more easily, have more pain or just not feel well. It is important to remember your limitations and let others know when travel, time away from home or house guests are too much for you. In addition, it is important to remember to eat right, get enough rest, TRACEY limit alcohol intake and spend time in LICKFELT activities you enjoy and find relaxing. It is OK to slow down during the holidays.
Remembering loved ones The holidays are often associated with the gathering of friends and family, but this can be a time of loneliness and sadness if you have lost someone you love. Recognize this and allow yourself time to remember those you have lost and share these memories with others who are in your life now. Talking about the memories sometimes helps reduce the pain and allows others to provide support. If you do not feel you have anyone to talk with, consider looking into a grief support group.
Focus on family time rather than gifts Especially in this time of economic uncertainty, the holidays do not have to be about expensive gifts and making sure everybody has something “bought.” This is especially true for older adults, many of whom are on fixed incomes. Consider starting a new tradition of just spending time with those you care about rather than focusing on gift giving. If gifts are something you are just not willing to give up, create a Christmas budget and stick to it. Homemade gifts are often less expensive and mean much more than those from a store.
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SSI: 40 YEARS OF HELPING PEOPLE
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The Social Security Amendments of 1972 created a new federal benefit program. This year, that program — the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program — celebrates its 40th anniversary. Administered by Social Security, SSI is TERESA a needs-based program for people 65 or BRACK older, blind, or disabled who have limited income and resources. For income, we count things such as wages, Social Security benefits, and pensions. However, Social Security does not count all of your income when it decides whether you qualify for SSI. For example, we don’t count food stamps or most home energy assistance. For resources, we count the things you own, such as real estate (other than the home you live in), bank accounts, cash, stocks and bonds. A person with resources worth no more than $2,000 might be able to get SSI. The resource limit is $3,000 for couples. To qualify for SSI, you also must live in the United States or the Northern Mariana Islands and be a U.S. citizen or national. In rare cases, noncitizen residents can qualify for SSI. If you live in certain types of institutions or live in a shelter for the homeless, you might qualify for SSI. People with blindness or a disability who apply for SSI might be able to get free special services to help them work. These services could include counseling and job 20 | Maximum Living | November/December 2012
training. The monthly maximum federal SSI payment is the same nationwide and amounts to $698 for an individual and $1,048 for a couple. However, the amount you receive depends on factors such as where you live, your living arrangements and your income. Some states add money to the federal payment. Funding for the SSI program comes from the general revenues of the U.S. Treasury, not from Social Security payroll taxes. To learn more about SSI, read the online publication “You May Be Able To Get Supplemental Security Income (SSI)” at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/11069.html or visit the SSI page at www.socialsecurity.gov/ssi. Teresa Brack is Social Security manager in Richmond.
FLU-PROOF YOUR TECH GADGETS By Kim Komando Gannett
A cold or flu can shut down your productivity just as quickly as any computer virus outbreak. Sneezing and coughing aren’t the only way viruses spread. Flu viruses can stay active on hard surfaces for a couple of days, and those hard surfaces include computer keyboards, mice, tablets and smartphones. If you touch a germy keyboard and then touch your mouth, nose or eyes, chances are good that you’ll get sick. Besides getting a flu shot and washing your hands or using sanitizer, cleaning your gadgets at home and at work is a great defense. Here are a few general tips before you start cleaning. Be sure to power down your tech gear. If it uses AC power, be extra safe and unplug it. Don’t spray cleaners directly onto electronic items or let liquids seep into openings. Avoid using alcohol-based cleaners and abrasive cloths or paper towels on touch screens and computer monitors.
Phones and tablets Phones are like petri dishes for germs and bacteria. Folks set them down on kitchen counters, park benches and restaurant tables. The gadgets spend a lot of time in pockets and purses that contain dollar bills and other germy things. In fact, tests show that mobile gadgets can have more bacteria than a toilet. And you put that up to your face how many times a day? Yuck! Give your phone, and tablet, a good rubdown with a microfiber cloth to clear it of germs and bacteria. Dampen the cloth slightly for more-stubborn stains and fingerprints. Be sure to wash your microfiber cloths — or use antimicrobial ver-
sions — to avoid germ buildup within the fibers. Stick-on screen protectors can be cleaned a little more aggressively and thrown away and replaced as needed.
Computers and accessories You’re constantly touching a keyboard and mouse at work and at home. So it’s a good idea to wipe them down daily during flu and cold season. It’s especially important when you share a computer with others. If your keyboard and mouse are wired, unplug them from the computer. If they’re wireless, shut them off and remove the batteries. A keyboard that hasn’t been cleaned for a couple of years probably has a fair amount of bread and potato chip crumbs lodged between the keys. A few blasts of compressed air will make quick work of that chore. Next, do a few passes with bleachfree disinfecting wipes. Have a laptop? Clean off the keyboard and track pad the same way. Just be sure the laptop is turned off. To clean a desktop computer case, use a disinfecting wipe to go over plastic and metal surfaces. For the
display, use a soft, slightly damp lint-free cloth. Make sure that the wipes you use aren’t overly damp. Squeeze out excess liquid before using. Occasionally, you’ll run into someone on the Internet who recommends tossing a keyboard into the dishwasher. Bad idea!
Other surfaces You’ll definitely want to wipe down the top of your desk. If you have a landline at home or work, wipe the handle and mouthpiece regularly with a disinfecting wipe. Place a bottle of alcohol-based hand sanitizer and a box of tissues next to your computer and use them frequently. If a tissue isn’t handy, sneeze and cough into your elbow to avoid broadcasting germs. Any surface at your workplace or home should be disinfected routinely if more than one person touches it. Think remote controls, doorknobs, appliance handles and faucets. If everyone puts in a little effort, we can all stay healthier this flu season. Now do one more thing, share this helpful article with your family, friends and co-workers.
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Kindle Fire a good big-screen option Question: I’ve heard a lot of talk about the 7-inch Nexus 7 and Kindle Fire HD. I think I want a tablet with a bigger screen, though. Which one would you recommend? Answer: I’m a big fan of Apple’s iPad when it comes to bigger tablets. It has an almost 10-inch screen and is very friendly to new users. Plus, it plugs right into iTunes so it’s easy to buy music, movies and games that you’ll really love on that big screen. If you’d like a less expensive large tablet, check out the new 8.9-inch version of the Kindle Fire HD. It uses an Amazon specific Android build, which combines customization and usability. Plus, KIM there’s great enterKOMANDO tainment in Amazon’s store, too. If you want to go completely customizable, check out the Android-powered ASUS Transformer series.
Find your router’s password Q: I need to change some of my router’s settings. I don’t know my router’s password, though. Is there any way to look it up? A: If your router still has its default password, it’s pretty easy to find. Break out the manual and search for it in there. Most often, it’s on a sticker that is on either the back or front manual cover. If you don’t have your manual, you may be able to search for it online on a site like ManualsLib. There’s a site called Default Router Passwords that has a bunch, too. If you reset your password and can’t remember it, simply press the reset button on the back or bottom of your router. Then, you can use the default password for access. Just be sure to change your password again.
Buying a smart TV Q: I’m shopping for a new TV and I keep hearing about “smart” TVs. What are these and should I buy one?
shots. As for your current shots, there are tons of editors that can take much of the blurriness out of your photos so they look better when you print them. The Perfectly Clear app can edit them right from your smartphone.
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A: A smart TV is a Web-enabled TV that can connect to streaming video services and browse the Web. Some models even play mobile games. However, smart TVs can be more expensive than similar models without Internet access. You’ll save by buying a regular HDTV with the same picture quality and hooking it up to your computer. It’s easy to do as long as you have the right cord (DVI or HDMI). You could buy a streaming video gadget, like the ones made by Roku or Apple, too. These connect to popular streaming services.
Fix blurry smartphone photos Q: Whenever I take photos with my smartphone, they come out blurry when I try to print them. Do you think I need to upgrade to a pointand-shoot? A: The average smartphone has a decent enough camera for basic use. I don’t think you have to change your camera, but how you’re using it. It’s easy to shake or slightly move a smartphone when you’re taking photos. So make sure you keep a steady hand, or brace your arm, and that will reduce the fuzziness and blurriness is many of your future
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Q: I just joined Twitter and I’m seeing a ton of pound signs on posts. What are these for? How can I use them? A: You’re seeing hashtags, and for non-Twitter users they can be confusing. Basically, they’re an easy way to organize posts about a certain topic. When you click a hashtag in a post, it will take you to all of the other posts with that same hashtag. For example, the hashtag #2012election would link you to posts Twitter users have made about the 2012 election. You’ll see some Twitter users do this as a joke or an ironic statement, too. They’ll hashtag the first part of a joke and then tell the punchline. If you want to join in on the fun, just make a post and type the # followed by the topic with no spaces. Just make sure you know how Twitter users are using the hashtag before you jump in. Kim Komando hosts the nation’s largest talk radio show about consumer electronics, computers and the Internet. To get the podcast, watch the show or find the station nearest you, visit www.komando.com.
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