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SAZ: The man and his work;

February 2017

INSIDE....

An American success story

BY JACK PEARSON

Steve Sazama, better known as Saz.

There are more than two million people who now reside in the Milwaukee Metropolitan area. It’s a good probability if each of them saw or heard the name “Saz,” that at least half of them would recognize it. Saz, whose actual name is Steve Sazama, is the founder, owner and long-time operator of the now famous Saz’s State House on State Street on the city’s far west side.

For decades, everyone has simply called the place Saz’s. In the beginning it was a small, rustic neighborhood tavern. It has since grown, like the fabled beanstalk, into one of the best known and attended sports bars in Wisconsin.

From it have spawned several other thriving entities, all started by our good Mr. Saz. Above, where I implied that a million or more area residents know Saz’s name,

you might have assumed that I was full of hyperbole or something else. Well, maybe so, but I’ll stick with that assessment.

Saz is quite probably the best known bar owner not only in this area, but that the entire state has ever known. It’s not simply his entrepreneurial success; it’s his outgoing personality, his involvement in the community, his love of sports and his extensive sponsorship of teams and events as well. He’s one of those rare souls who everybody likes. Saz is nearly 80 now, which makes him a bit old for the political scene, but it’s my guess that if he were a couple of decades younger, and if he so chose, he could run for mayor of Milwaukee or even governor and have a good chance of winning.

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Medicaid block grants: A foolish bargain AGING ISSUES

By Tom Frazier

Both Medicaid (federal/state program for low income people) and Medicare (federal program for the elderly) became law in 1965. Medicaid covers more than 70 million people nationwide and 1.1 million people in Wisconsin. The federal spending is nearly $350 billion per year while in Wisconsin total state and federal spending for Medicaid is over $8 bil-

lion a year. What you may not know is that most of the spending, both in Wisconsin and nationally, goes to disabled and older people despite these populations being the smallest number of Medicaid enrollees. The reason is that Medicaid is the primary payer for longterm care, institutional and home care, which is expensive. So, if you think that Medicaid does not affect older people

you would be very wrong; it affects them in a profound way.

Now, President-elect Trump, Speaker Ryan, Tom Price (nominated to be Secretary of the federal Department of Health and Human Services), and others want to “block grant” Medicaid. This means give each state a sum-certain amount of money each year instead of matching state funds for FRAZIER continued on page 3

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AMD damages central vision, causing difficulty with seeing clocks, signs, faces, words, etc., as well as distortion of lines, colors, sizes and edges.

Age 50+? You may be at risk for AMD vision loss

by Cheryl L. Dejewski

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of central vision loss in Americans over age 50— profoundly impacting quality of life and independence. The team at Eye Care Specialists explains how prompt diagnosis and advanced treatment are vital to protecting and preserving vision.

What is AMD?

“AMD is an eye disease in which the macula (a highly sensitive area of the retina) becomes damaged causing loss of straight-ahead central vision (as needed for driving a car, reading fine print and recognizing faces),” explains Mark Freedman, MD, one of the state’s leading ophthalmologists and continuing education lecturers. “‘Dry’ AMD is more common (90% of cases), tends to progress slowly, and be less severe. ‘Wet’ AMD is less common, but can progress quickly and cause profound loss of central vision.

Without treatment, 70% of wet AMD patients become legally blind within two years.”

Risk Factors n Age: The risk of developing AMD

skyrockets from 2% for adults ages 50-59 to 30% for those age 75+ n Heredity: A family history of AMD n Gender: Females are at greater risk n Race: Being Caucasian raises risk n Smoking: Increases risk 2-5 times n Circulatory problems n Obesity and inactivity n Light-colored eyes n Prolonged sun/UV-light exposure n A diet high in fat and low in

Brett Rhode, MD, a partner at Eye Care Specialists, where thousands of AMD patients are diagnosed and treated each year. “These revolutionary drugs inhibit the growth of the abnormal blood vessels that cause wet AMD. Although there are NO guarantees, we have seen remarkable results with regular in-office injection treatment (about every 4-8 weeks), including stopping the progression of wet AMD in 90 percent of patients and gaining improvement in vision in up to 30 percent,” says Daniel Ferguson, MD, who performs injections on a daily basis.

(These injections are also successful for treating diabetes-related vision damage.)

Prevention

"Sight-robbing conditions often go undetected and untreated because they develop gradually in one eye and good vision in the other eye masks the problem,” explains Daniel Paskowitz, MD,

PhD, an eye care specialist with credentials from Harvard and Johns Hopkins.

"People age 50-plus should have a thorough dilated eye exam every two years to check for AMD and other hidden conditions, like glaucoma. If you notice warning signs, schedule a comprehensive eye exam immediately to determine the presence, type and severity of AMD and whether or not treatment would help.”

“We also encourage wearing sunglasses, eating a diet high in healthy nutrients and low in fat and sugar, and NOT smoking (which raises risk 2-5 times). And, we have patients use a simple effective paper Amsler Grid to easily check their eyes at home,” says Michael Raciti, MD, a surgeon who treats all eye conditions.

Maintaining Independence “AMD patients can stay independent and productive by following their eye care specialist’s treatment plan, utilizing

low vision aids (handheld and closed circuit TV magnifiers, telescopic devices, talking books, etc.), contacting support/ transport services, and learning new ways to perform activities,” reports medical optometrist David Scheidt, OD.

Warning Signs AMD usually develops gradually and painlessly, and good vision in one eye can mask problems in the other. As it progresses, however, you may notice: ■ Difficulty reading or doing close work ■ Distortion of colors, sizes, and details ■ Blurriness of faces, clocks and words ■ Edges and lines are bent or wavy ■ Blind spots (dark or empty spaces)

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Can the media really hold politicians accountable?

The media must be dogged, skeptical and aggressive, calling elected and appointed officials to account and not letting them get away with evasions and manipulations.

If you watched Donald Trump’s recent press conference, you may have overlooked a telling and worrisome moment. A CNN reporter tried to ask the president-elect about the extent of his ties to Russian officials. “No! Not you. No! Your organization is terrible,” responded Mr. Trump, and moved on to the next question.

The fact that a politician would seek to sidestep an uncomfortable question isn’t unusual. What should cause concern is what happened next: Nothing. The press corps moved on, without protesting or taking up CNN’s line of questioning and pushing for an answer.

Why do I find this disquieting? Because journalists play a crucial role in our representative democracy’s health.

Though power may seem to rest in Washington, state capitols, and city halls around the country, in the end it is wielded by citizens who have the ability to seat and unseat elected officials, to organize around issues, and through concerted action to affect the policy agenda.

But citizens cannot act responsibly if they’re kept in the dark. And it’s the media’s role to make sure that does not FRAZIER continued from page 1

eligible populations or waiver services (e.g. Family Care and SeniorCare).

According to Speaker Ryan’s “Better Way” plan for health care, this could be accomplished either by a Per Capita Allotment or a Block Grant for each state. Regardless of the funding mechanism, the amount would grow at a slower rate than current Medicaid law.

This change, according to Ryan, “protects federal taxpayers by reducing the perverse incentive for state politicians to spend more money just to acquire more federal funding.”

It is clear that the main objective of Ryan’s plan is to cut Medicaid federal spending on health care for the poor. For example, his plan would allow the creation of waiting lists, lowering federal matching rates, allow states to charge premiums or offer a limited benefit package, freezing enrollment,

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CONGRESS

By Lee Hamilton happen.

Its performance in recent years, however, has not been reassuring. Before the election, how much were you reading or seeing about the depth and intensity of the frustrations in large swaths of the country that enabled Mr. Trump’s victory? How much coverage do you see about climate change, or poverty, or the impact on our communities and individuals of the income inequality that has become a hallmark of this era?

Sure, there’s plenty of news coverage of politics. But it’s just that — coverage of politics, polls, personalities, and campaigns, and much less on the substance of policy issues or what’s at stake for the country as they’re debated. Last year, early in the primary season, the CEO of CBS said of Mr. Trump’s presidential run, “It may not be good for America, but it’s damn good for CBS.” He later contended he’d been joking — but somehow, I don’t find myself reasand, in those states that chose to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), phase down the enhanced federal matching rate until it reached the state’s normal rate (under the ACA, states that expanded Medicaid coverage initially received a 100% federal match phasing down to 90%.

The regular rate is between 50% and 75% depending on need in each state.

Wisconsin’s regular Medicaid match is 58% and Wisconsin did not choose to expand Medicaid under the ACA).

Ryan goes on to say “As state reforms reduce dependence on government assistance, the people helped would enter the workforce, have insurance, and be able to lift themselves up the economic ladder.” Somehow I don’t believe older people and people with disabilities needing long-term care can aspire to these platitudes.

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sured that media corporations today are as committed to serving the public good as they ought to be.

At the same time, politicians have become adept at manipulating the media. The president-elect’s news conference, for instance, was held on the same day that Republicans in the Senate were holding multiple confirmation hearings on his cabinet nominees and were releasing their budget plans. This was divide and conquer at its most effective: they essentially overwhelmed the circuits and avoided the sort of indepth, extended public scrutiny Americans deserved.

This is unlikely to change, especially in the White House. As Pete Vernon noted recently in the Columbia Journalism Review, with “unabashed boosters in the studios of certain Fox News hosts, the morning hours of MSNBC, and the pages of Breitbart, as [well as] direct access to 17 million followers through his own Twitter feed, Trump has a greater ability than any previous president to push his message unchallenged.”

President Obama, Hillary Clinton and Mr. Trump have held very few open news conferences. We are losing important ways and means of holding politicians accountable.

Nor are citizens helping. In the modern media universe, they get along with only the information they want to

believe, look at sources that tell them only what they want to hear, and shut out anything they don’t like. They seek the media that confirms their views.

This is worrisome. But even worse would be a press that doesn’t push on regardless. I want to see media coverage of public affairs that’s dogged, skeptical and aggressive, that investigates actions of government and politicians, that checks facts, calls candidates and office-holders to account, and flags misstatements, half-truths, and outright lies. I want the media to be very tough on politicians and candidates and not let them get away with the evasions and manipulations they find increasingly easy to practice.

Democracy works only with accountability and is strengthened by strict accountability of elected and appointed officials to the people of the country. Without citizens insisting on it and the media demanding it, our system of representative government is in peril.

Lee Hamilton is a Senior Advisor for the Indiana University Center on Representative Government; a Distinguished Scholar, IU School of Global and International Studies; and a Professor of Practice, IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

Wisconsin was one of 19 states that chose not to expand Medicaid and receive the enhanced matching rate under the ACA. As a result, 224,000 people in Wisconsin signed up for health care through private exchanges and, in 2016, received $759 million in tax credits (subsidies) that will be gone with the repeal of the ACA. Instead of expanding Medicaid, Wisconsin’s Governor and legislature decided to drop some people from Medicaid, expand it for others (a net decrease), and spend $679 million more in state funds than it would have spent under Medicaid expansion by June 2017 according to the Legislative Fiscal Bureau.

Under a federal block grant for Medicaid our Governor and political leaders will get significantly less money to provide health care for low income people who are mostly children, women, elderly, blind, and disabled persons.

In return for the promise of greater flexibility, our political leaders will get to decide who gets health care and who doesn’t, and what services to cut or eliminate.

It seems like a foolish bargain for Wisconsin politicians to agree to receive less money and be forced to cut or eliminate health care for thousands of poor people. And, for those having their health care cut or eliminated, it is simply a bad deal.

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EDITORIALS

Tops in voucher use Surprisingly, we recently read in the Wall Street Journal that a University of Arkansas study has determined that the landmark Milwaukee voucher program for schools will save taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars.

It has been determined that students taking part in the voucher program will provide the city, state, and students nearly $500 million in economic benefits through 2035 due to much higher graduation rates and lower crime rates.

The data utilized by the University of Arkansas people found that through 2035, Wisconsin would re-

ceive $473 million in benefit from the choice programs’ higher graduation rates. More education translates to higher income, more tax revenue, and a lower likelihood of reliance on welfare and similar programs. The study also indicates that due to the higher education levels, the state could save up to $25 million due to less crime in 20 years’ time.

One of the top schools in Milwaukee in the choice program is St. Marcus Lutheran, which serves many lower economic level families. It graduates, on average 90 percent of its senior students.

SENIOR ANSWER MAN DEAR SAM: Did you ever believe that President Trump would drain what he referred to as the Washington swamp?

Questioningly,

SAM TRUMAN DEAR Sam: I do believe that Donald Trump believes in himself. I also believe that he said more than a few things with tongue in cheek. In a way, he’s draining the swamp by appointing many different people to important positions in

Serenity to accept things Killing TIME Not being certain as to whoever said this first, we’ll just write that we need the serenity to accept things as they are. If we don’t like what we see or are doing, then we must have the courage to take the bull by the horns and change things for the better. The most important part of the equation is to have the knowledge to know the difference in reference to what should remain as the status quo and what should be changed.

We hope that the new president will move forward having real knowledge of what to change and what he should leave alone. Number one in our opinion is Obamacare. Is it really as bad as some politicians would make it out to be or has it really been a healthful solution for millions of Americans?

Our roads need help Way back when we moved to Wisconsin from Minnesota in 1960, we marveled at the mostly black-topped secondary roads, mostly gravel in our neighboring state, But today, we just might find the opposite as true. Our roads, as the old song says, “Just ain’t what they used to be.” Yes, we are disappointed in the road maintenance and blame especially the future problems on our governor. He refuses to appropriate funds for necessary road work.

We believe the governor is wrong in not fixing Wisconsin roads. He refuses to raise the gasoline tax or the

It Makes Me

People who build castles in the air are the dreamers in this life. There is a lack of foundation here and perhaps in their lives, too. Dreamers are gen-

vehicle registration fees. The idea being floated by some about toll roads is not all that ridiculous, but we doubt it would be approved for federally built highways. Registration fees seem to be the way to get new money for our roads. The fees cover both gasoline and electric vehicles.

The roads are a concern of everyone who uses them. If the governor doesn’t have guts enough to fix them and take the tax hike heat, we suspect there will be many people at the polls next election voting against his continuing in office.

CRABBY erally not doers. It is what we do, what we accomplish that pushes us forward in life, not what we would like to do.

Be especially careful when you use a prepaid cash card. We’re told that many scammers have turned to Itunes gift cards. Stealing the money from these prepaid gift cards is all too easy, fast and virtually untraceable. l l l l l The British are said to really like Figgie pudding. Why not? We’re told they hide a coin in one portion of it.

My guess is that the finder has had luck enough to find the coin and with it a life ahead full of joy. l l l l l Hybrids are very popular in new cars. But as retirees, who among us can afford the new cars that often cost much more than we paid for our first after-marriage houses where we raised our families? Anyway, we recently read that the top hybrid in a compact category is the Toyota Prius, the Hyundai Sonata in midsize and Toyota Avalon for those with more than a few bucks in their pockets. l l l l l Dreamers build castles in the air.

They will have real problems putting a foundation under such castles. l l l l l We recently were luncheon guests at Sobelman’s newest place near the depot in downtown Waukesha. Bloody Marys are priced from about $9 up to $50. I had the least expensive even with someone else picking up the tab. Hav-

the federal government. A good question is not only how bad it can get, but also how good or worthwhile it can become. By draining the swamp, he meant changing of the important players and he certainly has done this.

We must try his team on for size and accomplishment before we decide if he should have left the buggers swimming about in the swamp. His success cannot at this point be determined.

Let us not dwell on the potential negative aspects of his draining. Let us just hope that the people who go into the swamp know how to financially and politically swim successfully.

God bless us all.

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WITH JIM MCLOONE ing been a bartender way back when I was young and serving a shot with beer wash for 25 cents keeps me on the cheap side of imbibing, even at age 88. l l l l l KILLING TIME continued on page 32

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2017…Is the real estate pendulum moving in your direction?

We all wish we had that crystal ball to take out the what if ’s and all uncertainty; especially when thinking about selling your long-time home and moving to your new lifestyle. Our economy is forever shifting in one direction or another. We can never be certain when that perfect time presents itself for any major decision. The best we can do is make a calculated guess and hope the chips fall our way. Experience has shown me that listening to experts and taking emotion out of decision-making is our best chance for making the right decision for any given situation.

I have been a full-time Realtor in the 4-County Milwaukee-Metro market for over 35 years, which gives me a better vantage point looking ahead into the health of our local real estate market.

Property values are on all of our minds as it makes up a significant portion of our asset portfolio. We have our own ideas of value, which in most cases is about 10% high in most cases. This may very well be the year you are correct! So many positive signs are out there for anyone thinking of

MOVING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION

By Bruce Nemovitz selling this year. We still have a large consortium of buyers who could not achieve an accepted offer due to lack of inventory in 2016. This is a large and anxious group who are just waiting for that next home to show up on the market. Due to this glut of buyers, we are seeing multiple offers on homes that are priced properly. In many cases, home values are higher than the current appraisal value, which is common in an escalation market. Since appraisers have to look backwards for recent sales, they will have to adjust forward to expected higher values.

Those of you who list your homes early this year will be the winners as most buyers wait until after the holidays to begin their search. Combining

the new crop of buyers with the purchasers from last year will benefit any homeowner ready to make the move.

The spring market is always our best market of the year, which is typically February to June. This year is starting out fast for reasons mentioned.

Many of you probably want to sell, but you may be experiencing the same lack of inventory on the other end where you want to buy. My best advice is to purchase before putting your home on the market so you know where you are going and know when you can move into your new condominium, or home. If you have the financial means to buy first, do it now!

There is a huge group of baby boomers ready to downsize right now, so your competition for your new home will gain momentum as we move into the spring market. The highest demand property in today’s market for boomers is a one level condominium with an attached garage and a basement. Don’t wait for prices on condos in demand to surge. The sooner you buy the lower the price!

IT’S TIME: BEGIN YOUR NEW RESIDENCE SEARCH NOW! With interest rates rising and the busy spring real estate market upon us, now is the ideal time to search for and secure your new home.

If you are planning to downsize to a condo this spring, act swiftly before the market is flooded with buyers driving prices up. Avoid the senior community or apartment waiting lists by searching now for your ideal residence. Be proactive and do your best to sell during the peak market.

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If you are thinking of moving into a senior community, begin your search now. The reason is the same. You will get more for your home in the spring market. At the same time, you can assure an apartment before the rush to move causes waiting lists in the senior community you choose.

2017 will be one of the strongest real estate markets in recent memory.

Of course, this is my opinion based on listening to buyers, sellers and lenders. Interest rates are going up (4.25% for a 30 year fixed). This escalation in interest rates will also work to seller’s benefit, as homebuyers who have been putting off a purchase will jump into the market.

The down side of an up-market is that buyers will experience frustration and competition when trying to obtain an accepted offer. Purchasers will in many cases face multiple offers coming in on the property they choose. So if your children or grandchildren are waiting to buy their first home, do all you can to help them do it sooner by explaining the benefits of purchasing a NEMOVITZ continued on page 9

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It has been my custom for most of the past 18 years to write a year-end column that summarizes the Social Security changes and updates scheduled to take place the following year.

Almost all Social Security beneficiaries are familiar with the most popular and publicized upcoming change: the increase in monthly benefit checks for 2017 due to the automated cost-ofliving adjustment. In fact, Social Security recipients have probably already received a letter from the Social Security Administration telling them of the expected increase. I know my wife and I got our notices.

All Social Security checks are going up 0.3 percent in 2017. The COLA is based on something called the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers. This is the official measuring stick SSA has used to determine COLAs for the past 44 years. If you want to learn more about this measure, check out the website of the folks who maintain it: the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

I always dread mentioning COLAs in this column because every single time I do, I am flooded with emails from readers complaining that the increase is not enough. (Maybe not unexpectedly, not once in 18 years has anyone ever written to me to say that the COLA increase was too high!)

Yet here’s the rub: Many economists and social planners believe Social Security COLAs are too generous!

(I’ve explained why in past columns, but don’t have the space to get into that argument today.) That’s why most discussions of long-range reform for Social Security include proposals to reduce cost-of-living increases.

Due to these increases, the average monthly retirement check will be $1,360 in 2017, a $5 increase from the 2016 level. The maximum Social Security check for a worker retiring at age 66 next year will be $2,687, compared to $2,639 in 2016. (I know that is more than a 0.3 percent increase. The reason why is too complicated to explain here.) And please note that $2,687 is the maximum for someone turning 66 next year. That does not mean it is the maximum Social Security payment anyone can receive. There are millions of Social Security beneficiaries who get much more than that, primarily because they work well past age 66.

And I must mention that I am not going to get into the muddled mess involving Medicare Part B premiums.

(They are usually deducted from Social Security checks.) It’s a topic I’ve discussed in past columns, and no doubt will do in future columns. Suffice it to say, for some people, their premiums will go up, possibly negating the small 0.3 COLA increase. For others, they will stay the same.

Another measuring stick, called the national wage index, is used to set increases to other provisions of the law that impact Social Security beneficiaries and taxpayers. Specifically, this includes increases in the amount of wages or self-employment income subject to Social Security tax, the amount of income needed to earn a quarter of coverage and the Social Security earnings penalty limits.

The Social Security taxable earnings base will go up from $118,500 this year to $127,200 in 2017. In other words, people who earn more than $127,200 next year will no longer have Social Security payroll taxes deducted from their paychecks once they hit that threshold. This has always been a very controversial provision of the law. (Bill Gates pays the same amount of Social Security tax as his plumber!) Normally, I would bet my next pension check that any eventual Social Security reform package would include an increase in that wage base.

But now with the anti-tax Republicans controlling both houses of Congress and the White House, I’m not so sure.

Most people need 40 Social Security work credits to be eligible for monthly benefit checks from the system. In 2016, people who were working earned one credit for each $1,260 in Social Security taxable income. But no one earns more than four credits per year. In other words, once you made $5,040, your Social Security record has been credited with the maximum four credits or quarters of coverage. Next year, the one credit limit goes up to $1,300, meaning you will have to earn $5,200 in 2017 before you get the maximum four credits assigned to your Social Security account.

People under age 66 who get Social Security retirement or survivor’s benefits but who are still working are subject to limits in the amount of money they can earn and still receive all their Social Security money. That limit was $15,720 this year and will be $16,920 in 2017. For every two dollars a person earns over those limits, one dollar is withheld from his or her monthly benefits.

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Strike a fiscal balance with your grown children

BY MARY HUNT

It is difficult for parents to balance giving financial help to their adult children and allowing them independence, even if independence means hardship. I do not have all the answers.

I struggle because I’m a mother and my mom heart wants to protect my children from every possible bump in the road of life.

My head, on the other hand, says that is absurd. Giving my boys all I can to make their lives perfect would deprive them of the joy of making it on their own -- that feeling of accomplishment that comes when we figure out how to get through a difficult situation.

I know of a family that has a lot of money. They could not possibly spend it all in their lifetime. Consequently, out of love and generosity, the parents have provided everything for their children, who are now adults with kids of their own.

These parents have offered unbelievable support for their brood.

They’ve purchased all of their homes and cars. They pay all the expenses and bills every month. They give their grown children more than enough money to live -- and live well.

The children have never had jobs.

They do nothing. They are takers because everything has always been taken care of for them. The parents have deprived their children of the gift of independence. They’ve turned them into greedy monsters for whom more will never be enough.

So where is the balance? Is it wrong for family members to help one another, especially during these difficult economic times? Of course not.

But we need to set sensible boundaries. Here are some.

Do not go into debt to help.

Whether it’s for a college education, to cosign a son or daughter’s legal obligation or to help with the purchase of a home, if you have to go into debt to come up with the funds, watch out.

That’s a red flag that you’re setting yourself and your offspring up for a future financial disaster. How can you give money to others that is not yours to give? Going into debt to help another is not a loving thing to do.

Do not do too much to help. This is the most difficult for me to pen because I am the queen of doing too much. My motive is one of generosity and love. But that help becomes inappropriate when it stifles financial maturity or precludes the need for my sons to become self-reliant. How much is too much? I cannot make that determination for you. Your resources should be your first consideration, and then you must consider each situation carefully.

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either case, abnormalities can identify coronary artery disease.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recently reaffirmed the opinion of many experts by recommending against routine EKGs and stress tests for healthy individuals at a low risk of having heart disease and who have no symptoms, such as chest pain or shortness of breath. The task force found the tests often yield false results, leading to needless additional investigations that may cause more harm than good. Furthermore, a normal test is not a good predictor of future cardiac risk problems.

Even for those at a higher risk of heart disease, the task force does not believe there is enough evidence either for or against EKG and stress testing, and it suggests that a decision be made on a case-by-case basis between doctor and patient. So how do you determine your risk for having a heart attack? This can easily be accomplished by entering information into a risk assessment tool developed by the American Heart Association at heart.org.

Their heart-attack risk calculator factors in the common conditions that contribute to a higher chance of having a heart attack: age, being a male or a post-menopausal female, strong family history of heart attacks, high blood pressure, elevated LDL (bad) cholesterol, a fasting blood sugar count greater than 100, smoking, being overweight, being sedentary and eating poorly.

Once completed, the tool provides information about the risk of having a heart attack within 10 years (mine is 12 percent) and what steps should be taken to address any problems.

As heart disease is clearly the leading cause of death, it is fair to assume that everyone is in some danger. So taking steps to improve your heart health is far more important and valuable than finding out during a stress test that significant coronary artery disease is already present.

This means being compulsive about living a heart healthy lifestyle, including exercising, eating right, not smoking and managing stress, as well as working closely with a physician to identify and correct treatable risk fac-

tors.

If heart attack risk is moderate or high, a dialogue with a primary-care physician or cardiologist to determine if a stress test should be done is appropriate. And for someone whose assessment indicates a very high risk of a heart attack within the next 10 years, a screening stress test is a realistic consideration. But there must be an understanding that the result many lead to angiograms, angioplasty or even open-heart surgery.

No matter your risk, should symptoms develop – such as shortness of breath or chest pain—a stress test is then used as a diagnostic rather than a screening tool. Some experts may even forgo a stress test and opt for an immediate angiogram if symptoms are sufficiently compelling.

For anyone who is known to have coronary artery disease but is being optimally managed with medications and has either no or stable symptoms, annual stress tests may do more harm than good. In this circumstance, any invasive procedure to open a blocked artery (by angioplasty using stents or surgery) will neither prolong life nor reduce the risk of a heart attack. Invasive procedures will relieve symptoms, but sadly, angiograms and even openheart surgery are done frequently on individuals with no symptoms at all.

Nothing is scarier than dealing with a heart problem. The evidence is compelling that aggressive diagnostic and invasive procedures are highly effective when done for the appropriate indication. But numerous studies have shown that aggressive care if frequently unnecessary. In relation to heart health, the more you know and the more involved you are, the better.

Dr. David Lipschitz is the author of the book “Breaking The Rules Of Aging.”

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What to feed your brain and why

BY CHARLYN FARGO

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia and the sixth-leading cause of death in the U.S., according to a recent article in Cooking Light magazine. Most of us have had a loved one touched by the progressive, irreversible disorder where the brain’s nerve cells degenerate, causing memory problems and behavior changes.

Sadly, researchers have not yet identified a cause or an effective longterm treatment. What is known is that the brains of Alzheimer’s patients contain abnormal deposits of proteins, called amyloid plaques. The plaques build up around the brain’s nerve cells, which lead to blocked communication between brain cells.

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I’ve visited Saz’s place a number of times, for a beer, a burger, or simply to get out of the cold. Oddly, through all those visits, I had never met Saz, the owner. Fast forward to a recent luncheon date at another sports bar, this one in Brookfield. I was sitting at a table with a friend, golf-teaching pro Dick Wallace, both of us munching brats.

Then a senior gentleman and his wife walked in. The man saw Dick, came over, tapped him on the shoulder and said, “Hi there Dick, how’s it going?”

Dick turned around, “Well, Steve, it’s a pleasure. And hello to your lovely wife, too.” He then turned towards me and said “meet another old pal.

Name’s Jack.” We shook hands, and Dick and Steve talked for a moment or two and then the couple moved on.

“Know who that is?” Dick asked. “No, should I?” I replied. “Yes, you should, “ Dick said. That’s Steve Sazama, better known as Saz, and he’s the extremely popular bar and restaurant owner-operator, among other things.” I asked Dick how he knew the man. “Well, way back in 1980, he had his first golf outing at the old Olympia Golf Course near Oconomowoc,” Dick recalled. “At the time I was the head golf pro there.

It was the biggest golf outing we’d ever had, all his friends and customers and people from all over. What a time it was. Anyhow, that’s where I met Saz, and we’ve been good friends ever since. A nicer guy doesn’t exist.”

“Why didn’t you tell me who he was when we were all together?” I asked. “Well, that’s the way he prefers it,” Dick said. He’s about as low key as they make them. Never toots his own horn, and though he’s super friendly and will yak with you on any subject, it’s never about himself. It’s a modesty that’s sort of unique.

As we finished off our little repast, Dick gave me a suggestion. “Saz is a hell of a guy, and what he’s accomplished is a hell of a story. You might consider doing one of your columns on him and his place.” I agreed, and so here it is.

Saz was born and raised here in Milwaukee, and attended Christ King Elementary School, Marquette High School and then Marquette University, majoring in marketing. He almost completed his college education, but halfway through his senior year Uncle Sam interrupted. Saz was called by

the local National Guard to serve in the Vietnam War. When he returned home, going back to school wasn’t on his agenda. Instead, he took a sales job with a growing outfit called Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing. It has, as you may know, grown into an international giant now simply called 3M. With that firm, he was fortunate to have been included in a comprehensive training program, which formed the foundation for his success in later life. During that time, he earned a bit of spending money tending bar in a number of local bars. At one of them, he worked with a childhood pal, Thomas “Pep” Palmer, who provided him with additional know-how, in this case, the tavern business. His next move was to work for Jerry Cohen and Tom Sheppard in a nightspot they had named “The Bar With No Name.”

That title was subsequently changed to “Major Goolsby’s,” which became a very well-attended downtown Milwaukee gathering place.

The roaring success the trio had with the place prompted Saz to begin looking for a place of his own. So it was that on March 1, 1976, 41 years ago next month that a small bar called Saz’s opened at 5539 W. State Street.

Because of the name of the street it was located on, it became Saz’s State House.

At the time, had Sazama asked any realtor or anyone knowledgeable in the tavern business for advice as to location, all of them most surely would have cautioned him and replied that the area was about as bad a place for a bar or restaurant as there was anywhere, dreary, to say the least; nondescript service company buildings, shabby old warehouses, trash filled lots and a lonely cemetery. That particular place on State Street was also hidden away under the Hawley Road overpass, and was part of an area once called, perhaps appropriately, Piggsville.

But one can’t always follow the advice thrown at one. Advisors once told Columbus that if he was ever foolish enough to try to sail across the ocean that he and his ship would fall off the earth.

Saz saw something no one else did. He saw potential in an old but solid building. It had plenty of parking space. The bleak look of the area may have been a disadvantage, but it was

A few years back at the opening of Saz’s Fine Catering, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett joined Saz in the ribbon cutting ceremony.

also sort of a plus, too. There were no other bars or restaurants around for miles to compete with. So, with some financial help from old buddy Pep Palmer, Saz took the plunge, bought the building and went to work remodeling it.

Initially opened as just a neighborhood tavern, from the beginning Saz’s offered good prices, top-quality food and always-super service. The main room featured a well-built round bar, which facilitated lively conversations and easy camaraderie. Multiple televisions sets were set up throughout the place for patrons to watch the Pack, the Brewers, the Bucks and all the rest.

Saz realized early on that his little tavern had to offer more for his customers than the usual lineup of beer, booze, and brats. He needed something special and distinctive that would pull in the patrons. “Another old buddy, Dick Nash, had put together a recipe for barbecue sauce that I had tried and thought was great,” Saz recalled. “So we added barbecued ribs, smothered with that magnificent sauce, to the menu. In the beginning, we only served them on Fridays. But the demand was so great we had to start offering them on other days, too.

They became our signature item. Peo-

ple began coming in from all over, just to get those ribs. It has to be the main reason, or at least one of the main reasons, for all of our early success,” he said.

Within a short four years, business had grown so much that Saz realized he had to expand the size of his small bar. “It was a tough decision to make,” he said, “as interest rates had risen to an all-time high. I needed to take a major loan to pay for the addition.” But, as always thinking of his customers first, he made the loan and the enlargement began. Saz’s grew to more than double its original size.

Saz’s fame continued to spread, and other area entities, such as Summerfest and the Wisconsin State Fair, sought Saz’s culinary know-how. In 1985, Saz’s became the first ever food vendor for Miller’s Jazz Oasis at Summerfest. Then came State Fair with Saz’s Leinie Lodge, featuring Saz’s ribs and Leinenkugel beer and music. In 1989, joining again with Pep Palmer, the two opened Saz and Pep’s Depot in Waukesha.

In 1990, Saz’s Catering was officially born, and Saz named Joe Brueggemann to head up the new entity.

With the reputation Saz’s ribs and other dining items were attain-

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ing, it was only natural that people would soon start asking for the sauce for their own home cooking. Thus it was that in May of 1992, Saz’s Original BBQ Sauce made its way onto area grocery shelves. It was such a hit with shoppers that a year later Saz’s Sassy BBQ Sauce, made with jalapeño peppers, also debuted. Within a few more years, Vidalia Onion BBQ Sauce, ready to reheat racks of ribs, and Saz’s frozen mini mozzarella sticks and Saz’s natural cheddar curds followed.

In 2009, Saz’s Catering earned the coveted title of Official Barbecue Partner of the Green Bay Packers soon after Saz’s services began at Lambeau Field.

Saz’s Catering also made a splash in the golf scene with Saz’s Party Deck at the old US Bank Championship PGA event at Brown Deer Park.

Saz loves sports, and correspondingly, sports have always been an integral part of his mode of operation.

In addition to the two noted above, he annually sponsors many teams, such as in area basketball and softball leagues. He has, as Dick Wallace mentioned, annually hosted one of the area’s largest and most popular golf outings, and has a shuttle from the bar to all the major local sporting contests such as Brewers and Bucks games.

There are hundreds of bars and restaurants in this area that offer a Christmas party every year for their patrons. The two that come to mind as being the happiest, most festive and unquestionably the best attended have always been the one put on by the late Dave Baldwin at the Safe House in downtown Milwaukee, and the one offered every year by Saz at his place.

Today Saz’s operations are known as Saz’s Hospitality Group. It consists of six separate, but related entities: • The flagship restaurant and bar, Saz’s State House has a now famous round bar.

• Saz’s Catering, services casual and formal events for clients from Green Bay to Chicago.

• Saz’s Catering Lake Country, based at the Western Lakes Golf Club,

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• Saz’s Festivals, which operates at more than 20 festivals throughout the year, offering a number of signature items includes the festival favorite Sampler Combination Platter. That little number consists of mozzarella marinara, sour cream and chive fries and Leinie’s beer battered Wisconsin cheese curds. Year after year, it is rated number one at the Wisconsin State Fair and Summerfest. Early on, and upon the recommendation of Saz’s father, Warren Sazema, Saz hired Curt Kluth to head the growing Festivals Division. He still does, along with Saz’s son, Casey.

So there you have it. Not a bad resume for a guy who just wanted to have his own little neighborhood tavern down in Piggsville.

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A friend’s behavioral changes

BY ANNIE LANE

Dear Annie: I have a friend named “Paula.” At least I think she’s my friend.

We met in nursing school in the 1980s and have hung out ever since. But for almost a year, she’s been acting odd.

We like to go out for Chinese food at least once a month. She often calls at the last minute saying she is sick or didn’t get to sleep till 4 a.m. or some other excuse. It recently took her over a month to get over a stomach virus. But she was well enough during this time to go to a church retreat two hours away and meet with her sister. She said she stayed in the room a lot. Prior to this trip, she had been in the emergency room with an IV because she had gotten dehydrated.

She has a bad hip, and instead of using a walker, she uses two canes.

The most recent time we went out, we decided to shop a little. She is germaphobic and won’t drink out of a water fountain. She tried to go into the employee lounge of the store to get a soft drink. Thank goodness the employees who stopped her were nice, and one got her a drink.

She acts so erratically at times that I wonder whether she’s on drugs. If I call her, it may take a week or more before she calls back. She’s been divorced three times. She won’t watch one particular TV show because it reminds her of her second husband. She won’t watch another show because it takes place in the city where she lived with her third husband and it reminds her of that. She doesn’t like a certain country singer because the singer’s name is similar to the name of a woman a boyfriend of hers left her for.

I know she’s on meds for depression, but they don’t seem to help. What can I do? She won’t let me in her house, and I know why. I can smell the cat and dog feces from the porch. She was never like this. Please help. -- A Concerned Friend

Dear Concerned: You’ve been friends with this woman for about 30 years, so the sudden flakiness is cause for concern about her well-being, especially in light of all the other erratic behaviors you mentioned. She may be suffering from dementia (of which hoarding is a symptom), depression or another condition, such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, which also causes hoarding. (Visit https://iocdf. org for more information.)

You can’t handle this situation on your own. Enlist the help of her family and/or of professionals. Encourage her to seek and accept help. She is not mentally well right now, and she may not take kindly to your involvement, at least not at first. But it’s the right thing to do, and she’s lucky to have a friend like you.

Dear Annie: This is in response to “Nancy Across the Way,” who is fed up with how the young mother across the street yells at her kids. I am not advocating yelling, but as a mom of two young boys, I can identify with how difficult it is to be on time in the morning. Additionally, there is much involved behind closed doors, and the mom may live with mental illness in some aspect.

I am married to someone who has a mood disorder, and most days are very difficult for our family. Most folks who live with this are isolated and have few friends. My advice to the neighbor is to help this mother reduce her isolation.

Offer support instead of judgment.

Perhaps Nancy could take her focus off the yelling by baking some cookies and giving this mom a word of support.

It would speak volumes and probably make Nancy feel better, too. -- In Peace and Hope Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@creators.com. To find out more about Annie Lane and read features by other Creators Syndicate columnists and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com.

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A helpful neighbor could be you

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: I am an elderly widow. I live alone, and I retired after 45 years working full-time. Now the days seem long, and I need something to do to occupy my time and energy. What could I do to help me feel more needed and wanted?

: I have a neighbor who fits your description. To fill her days, she acts as the neighborhood watcher, which helps the neighborhood, too. Even when standing in her upstairs bathroom and curling her hair, she observes the street and the people walking by. Using her wellhoned pattern-recognition skills, she is instantly able to see when something is amiss.

There have been several burglaries in the neighborhood, and they seemed to have stopped, so this is a big help.

She picks up neighbors’ newspapers in the morning, watches their homes and waters their plants when they are on vacation. She accepts package deliveries when neighbors are not home. She

has even organized a few last-minute babysitting emergencies!

As you can see, she uses her time to her advantage. She is very popular in the neighborhood. When she recently accidentally set off her own security alarm, dozens of neighbors instantly came to her aid to make sure she was safe.

The bottom line is the neighborhood is much safer and works better, and the elderly widow still feels a sense of purpose. It’s all for the better. -- Doug

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: I haven’t spoken to my brother in seven years, but I recently heard from a cousin that he had a health scare. Realizing that we are both nearing the end of life, I don’t want to lose the opportunity to reconcile. On the other hand, I don’t know whether I can forgive him for his part in our rift.

What should I do?

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: Go with your instincts, and make the effort to reach out.

It’s hard to know whether you will feel emotionally fulfilled, or even whether your brother will be amenable to talking again. However, you may never forgive yourself if you lose the chance to see whether your relationship can change.

Aside from exploring your options, you may get a new perspective on your estrangement. Ideally, you and your brother will come to a new understanding and fix your relationship.

However, don’t be disappointed if you are unsatisfied with his words or behavior. Your purpose in extending an olive branch is so to reach an internal sense of resolution. When you let go of the resentment in your heart, you are helping yourself.

Although your brother may have hurt you, you are the one allowing the past to continue weighing on you. Let go of your anger toward him, and try to understand what motivates his behavior. Acknowledge any mistakes you may have made, and don’t repeat them.

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You can’t change your past relationship, but you can move forward if you release your anger. -- Emma, Doug’s granddaughter Doug Mayberry makes the most of life in a Southern California retirement community. Contact him at deardoug@ msn.com.

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Good novels Being mostly a newspaper and magazine reader, novels are not my cup of tea as a gourmet might determine.

But since 50 Plus has to have some appeal to people of all interests, we gleaned the following from various reviews that claim novels by these names were the best to hit the bookstands in

the last year. If you disagree, so be it.

The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead leads the list. Others include Swing Time by Zadie Smith, Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi, Commonwealth by Ann Patchett and The Vegetarian by Han Yang.

We recently read that certain fruits will help people sleep more soundly.

How about the serotonin in the kiwis and the melatonin in cherries? Many years ago, warm milk before bedtime was said to do the job. This was especially so when Horlick’s malted milk

powder was added.

Also, we’re told that the bed mattresses should be flipped at least twice a year.

Now, if you sleep tight, be certain the bed bugs don’t bite.

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Top golf courses in Wisconsin Golf Digest, in its February edition, named the 100 top golf courses in the nation. Wisconsin is home to four of them. The top-ranked golf course is Pine Valley in Pine Valley, New Jersey. The course is 7101 yards and par is 70. Second ranked is Augusta National, par 72, 7435 yards, which is in Augusta, Georgia.

The top Wisconsin golf course, according to Golf Digest, is not the highly touted Erin Hills in Washington County, but Whistling Straits at Haven.

It measures 7790 yards and is par 72 and came in at 22nd place. Erin Hills finished in 44th place. It measures 7812 yards and is par 72.

The third-ranked Wisconsin golf course is Milwaukee Country Club in River Hills. It extends 7097 yards and is a par 72. It ranked 71st on the top 100 list. The final Wisconsin course to be included in the top 100 nation-wide is Blackwolf Run at Kohler, with 7404 yards and a par 72.

Healthy choices The Nutrition Action Newsletter lists 10 super foods that, it claims, are better for your health.

These are sweet potatoes, mangoes, plain Greek yogurt, broccoli, wild salmon, crisp breads, garbanzo beans, watermelon, butternut squash and leafy greens.

Troublesome airports Certain major airports have the worst on-time records in the United States. These include Los Angeles International, O’Hare, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood, LaGuardia, Miami, Newark, and JFK. It is recommended that persons with connecting flights should, to be

safe, allow two hours between flights and four hours in international terminals.

As a matter of interest, these airlines are the ones we know of that do charge for carry-on luggage: Alllegiant, Frontier, and Spirit.

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Azura Memory Care

As the premiere provider for the Oconomowoc area, our care services include a dedicated Registered Nurse on staff, medication management, 540 East Forest Street • Oconomowoc Supportive Care Directory and personalized management of behavioral expressions, including sun414-405-2205 for Assistance inand Living downing, wandering anxiety. In addition to our care services, we www.azuramemory.com include nutritious meals and snacks, housekeeping and laundry.

Azura Memory Care was awarded Each of our private suites is fully furnished and equipped with a priThe Best of Senior Living in Oconomovate bath, roll-in shower, built-in cabinetry and a safety response system. woc for 2017. We are conveniently locatAlso available is an enhanced suite option for couples or for those looked adjacent to the Oconomowoc Memoing for a little more space. rial Hospital – ProHealthCare.

Azura Memory Care’s specialized care is based on our exclusive Our goal is to provide a high quality of life for our residents through MOSAIC training and engagement program, which uses cutting-edge personalized engagement and purposeful daily living. Our home was designed to support those with dementia through all stages of the disease. dementia approaches and techniques to help our caregivers fully unThe Fowler and Lac La Belle homes are joined by a community room derstand the disease process and equip them with ways to properly apwith amenities such as, the Blue Sky Cafe’ and accessible spa and a sa- proach, communicate and engage those within our care.

At Azura our mission is Transform the Culture of Memory Care. We lon. We further support the needs of our residents by providing them invite you to visit our home at any time or call Laura Volz, Director of and their families with a multi-sensory room, secure outside courtyard with walking path, screened in porch and indoor areas for exercise and Community Relations at 414-405-2205 for a personalized tour today! walking. All of these amenities are offered in a complete and supportive care setting.

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Your testimonials have proven that The View at Pine Ridge has made a significant difference in the lives of your loved ones. We have answered your requests by beginning construction of Phase II, which will open Spring of 2017.

Phase II will offer distinct assisted living and memory care neighborhoods featuring Interior Gardens, Bistro, Screened Porches and Spacious Suites.

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5595 County Road Z • West Bend Supportive Care Directory 262-306-4299 for Assistance in Living cedarcommunity.org

140 years old and still turning heads.

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Celebrate Moments of Joy - EVERY DAY We are elevating the standard of memory care with innovative therapies, encouraging relationships, and exceptional attention to resident’s needs.

• Dedicated Registered Nurse on staff • Medication management • Personalized management of behavioral expressions to include sundowning, wandering and anxiety • Compassionate team who are all trained in dementia care by our own - an exclusive, research-based program • Nutritious meals, snacks, housekeeping and laundry services • Tailored activities to enhance life and give daily moments of joy

414-405-2205 540 E Forest St • Oconomowoc WI 53066

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101 Cedar Lane • Elkhart Lake 920-876-4050 cedarlanding.org A division of Cedar Community, listed among the top 100 largest notfor-profit continuum of care providers, Cedar Bay Assisted Living provides an ideal home for those who need some assistance with activities of daily living. A unique service plan is created for each resident to ensure every person receives the services he or she needs while still being able to maintain his or her current lifestyle and personal privacy. Cedar Bay Assisted Living in both West Bend and Elkhart Lake offer on-site awake nursing staff 24 hours per day, seven days per week; three delicious restaurant-style meals; medication assistance; weekly housekeeping; a vibrant program of social and recreational activities; emergency call system; reception services including transportation; and much more! Respite and rehab stays are also available. Natural settings, a bias toward the healing aspects of autonomy and activity, and a not-forprofit mission all help make Cedar Bay a decision the whole family can feel good about.

Clement Manor

9339 W. Howard Ave. • Greenfield 414-546-7000 • clementmanor.com Clement Manor assisted living apartments are part of a full continuum of healthcare and housing services. Choose a Studio, 1 bedroom or 2-bedroom apartment with walk in showers. Participate in lifelong learning programs, gardening, men’s group, adult coloring club, chair Tai Chi, and field trips.

And, a convenience store, full service bank and occupational, physical and speech therapy - everything you need under one roof. Pay only for services you need. Catholic Mass and Protestant services. Sponsored by School Sisters of St. Francis.

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Creative Living Environments, LLC

CLE Haven Bayside - 225 E. Brown Deer Rd. • Bayside CLE Haven Cudahy - 3460 E. Barnard Avenue • Cudahy Supportive Care CLE Washington Heights - 4926 W. Washington Blvd. • Milwaukee for Assistance CLE Clarion Manor - 21325 Clarion Lane • Waukesha CLE Layton Court - 12320 W. Layton Avenue • Greenfield CLE Rainbow Terrace - 15831 W. Santa Rosa Blvd. • New Berlin 414-258-9955 x10, 414-258-9955 x11, 414-258-9955 x13 www.cle-ccls.com

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Creative Living Environments, LLC in Milwaukee and Waukesha counties is a senior assisted living agency consisting of four gracious neighborhood homes and our two NEW assisted living centers, Haven Cudahy and Haven Bayside, promote physical and emotional well-being, self-worth and independence. Our staff is uniquely skilled in assisting and supporting seniors. Each home is a state licensed Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF). We work together with residents and their families to enhance our residents’ quality and enjoyment of life. CLE Haven Cudahy is a 24-suite care center and CLE Haven Bayside is a 20-suite care center in Milwaukee County. The Havens strive to excel in supporting seniors with mobility needs and those who must rely on caregivers to assist them, as well as seniors with complex medical conditions, physical frailties and memory care needs. Monthly rent ranges from $3150 to $4500 depending on private or shared room and level of care.

Visit our website for information on all of our programs and events—and call now to schedule your private tour.

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Ellen’s Home Of Germantown

N113 W16358 Sylvan Circle • Germantown 262-250-6455 • www.ellenshome.com Ellen’s Home of Germantown is a facility with 20 private rooms with bath.

Offering numerous programs inside and outside the home for a variety of residents’ needs and interest.

Ellen’s promotes a safe, social, active, Christian atmosphere for seniors who can’t live on their own, but don’t need a skilled nursing home. Ellen’s offers socialization and health monitoring, pharmacy, radiology, podiatry, therapy, salon and some physician services to avoid multiple trips outside the home. The enrollment/endowment fee is $3,000 with monthly rent at $4,500 and up. All meals are included.

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1800 Granite Lane • Port Washington 262-268-9555 • www.ellenshome.com Suppor The capacity of Ellen’s Home of Port for Ass Washington is 44, offers two room options including private rooms with bath and two room suites with bath. Offering numerous programs inside and outside the home for a variety of residents’ needs and interest. Ellen’s promotes a safe, social, active, Christian atmosphere for seniors who can’t live on their own, but don’t need a skilled nursing home. Ellen’s offers socialization and health monitoring, pharmacy, lab testing, radiology, podiatry, therapy, salon and some physician services to avoid multiple trips outside the home.

The enrollment/endowment fee is $2,000 with monthly rent at $4,500 and up. All meals are included.

Ellen’s Home South

W150 N11127 Fond du Lac Ave. • Germantown 262-250-9800 • www.ellenshome.com The capacity of Ellen’s Home South is 46, offers two room options including private rooms with bath and two room suites with bath. Offering numerous programs inside and outside the home for a variety of residents’ needs and interest. Ellen’s promotes a safe, social, active, Christian atmosphere for seniors who can’t live on their own, but don’t need a skilled nursing home. Ellen’s offers socialization and health monitoring, pharmacy, radiology, podiatry, therapy, salon and some physician services to avoid multiple trips outside the home.

The enrollment/endowment fee is $3,000 with monthly rent at $4,500 and up. All meals are included.

Forest Ridge, A Wimmer Community Senior Residence 11077 W. Forest Home Ave. • Hales Corners 414-425-1148 A Wimmer Senior Community Residence in Hales Corners, Forest Ridge is your premier hometown senior community. Newly constructed apartment homes available summer of 2017! Reach out to our beautiful community and private residences enriched with social activities, new friendships, fitness and wellness programs, delicious dining,

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and so much more. We offer 208 residences, including: one-bedroom apartments, two-bedrooms/two baths apartments, and one-bedroom with den apartments—many with a patio or balcony. Lease options allow SupportiveCedar Care Directory Bay Assisted Living! flexible terms, and an optional, flexible meal plan available for an addifor Assistance in Living “Moving to Cedar Bay Assisted Living was my choice. My kids couldn’t be happier for me!” tional cost. Our social calendar includes a variety of activities, special Cedar Bay Assisted living offers peace of mind for Juanita’s family, knowing she’s busy enjoying events, tours, and trips with scheduled transportation available. For your camaraderie and the many activities and volunteer opportunities available. She is also loves her cozy convenience, we offer a daily dining program, enclosed parking, plus private apartment, where she gets weekly housekeeping, and three delicious meals served daily. on-site country store, full-service bank, and beauty salon/barber shop.

Seniors enjoy all the support services they need, including the conveCall 262.306.4299 to learn nience of an on-site Wheaton Franciscan Medical Office and care from more about why Juanita chose our highly trained health staff of RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. If you join our Cedar Bay Assisted Living. community as an independent resident and your needs change, you may West Bend  cedarcommunity.org stay in your same apartment while accessing the services of our Assisted Living Program. We can offer the affordable retirement you want with the services you may need—to assist you through the years. Call us today to arrange your personal tour. Reserve your own luxurious apartment today!

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Heritage At Deer Creek

3585 S. 147th St. • New Berlin 262-432-0222 • www.heritagesenior.com Assisted Living and Memory Care residence. Within Heritage at Deer Creek you will find a warm and compassionate community where daily assistance is provided with love and utmost respect for personal integrity of our residents. Our compassionate staff is trained to serve with an open heart and friendly smile. Living arrangements: Assisted Living – 43 apts., studios, 3 sizes/1 bedrooms, 2 bedrooms/2 baths, walk-in showers, individually controlled heat and air, kitchenette.

Pets welcome. All utilities, except telephone included. Memory Care – 33 private suites with bathrooms, most with walk-in showers. Monthly rent: Assisted Living – start at $2,955; Memory Care – start at $3,800. In house physician, podiatrist, coordination of therapies and lab services. Activities: lunch outings, movies, cards, bingo, happy hour and more. Affiliations: Lexington Heritage, Heritage Court, Heritage West Allis, Heritage Elm Grove, Heritage Court Waukesha.

Heritage Court

N48 W14250 Hampton Ave. • Menomonee Falls 262-442-1540 www.heritagesenior.com This is a 34 unit, secure Memory Care residence. When you enter the doors of Heritage Court you will find a warm and compassionate community

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with a very homelike atmosphere. We have caring, dedicated caregivers on staff 24 hours a day to provide our residents with love, respect and dignity.

Support With an enclosed outdoor garden, residents can enjoy the outdoors in a safe and secure area. We provide three home-cooked meals a dayfor and Ass snacks and have an array of activities for everyone to enjoy.

All private suites are with private bath. Activities: outings, movies, cards, daily events and more. Affiliations: Lexington Heritage, Heritage at Deer Creek, Heritage Court Waukesha, Heritage West Allis, and Heritage Elm Grove.

Heritage Court Waukesha

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• Adult Day Services • Transitional Care • Independent and Assisted Living • Memory Care • Long-Term Care • Lifelong Learning When the time comes that you need to make difficult decisions, we can help. Call us today at 414.321.1800 to schedule a visit. Come see how we enrich lives every day.

Sponsored by the School Sisters of St. Francis 3939 S. 92nd St. • Greenfield, Wis. 414.321.1800 • clementmanor.com

1831 Meadow Lane • Pewaukee 262-542-3434 • www.heritagesenior.com A 36 unit, 38 bed for profit facility with no enrollment/endowment fee. Choose from 34 studios 255 – 320 sq. ft. and 2 -1 BR – 490 sq. ft. rooms.

Spouses may share the 1 BR units only.

Monthly rent starts at $4,800 - $5,500 with 3 meals per day included in fee.

Recreation programs include Music and Memory Program, Walking Club, Memory Training Centers of America, stretching, physical and cognitive exercises, arts and crafts, cooking and baking club, outings, live entertainment and pet therapy. We have a full-time RN, 24 hr. nurse on call. Heritage Court Waukesha has a well-trained thoughtful staff that will meet the care and needs of our residents 24 hours a day. Peace of mind knowing that our residents can maintain their independence and individuality in a safe, nurturing environment. The brand new Heritage Waukesha offers a whirlpool spa, on-site beauty salon, patio and courtyard, multi-sensory Snoezelen room, therapy room and a community area with a private dining room. Affiliations: Heritage Elm Grove, Heritage Court, Heritage at Deer Creek, Heritage West Allis, and Lexington Heritage.

Heritage Elm Grove

800 Wall Street • Elm Grove 262-786-5800 • www.heritagesenior.com A 40 unit Assisted Living residence for profit. Choose from 18 enhanced assisted living, 36 memory care units, studios and one and two bedroom apartments. Spouses may share one and two bedroom apartments.

There is no enrollment/endowment fee with the monthly rent for Assisted Living $3,850-$5,200, Enhanced Assistant $4,550-$5,800 and Memory Care

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$4,400-$5,400 along with three meals per day included. Recreation and itage Court, Heritage Court Waukesha, programs provided include Music and Memory Program, Walking Club, Heritage Elm Grove, Heritage West Memory Training Centers of America, stretching, physical and cogniAllis, Lexington and Lincoln Supportive CareHeritage, Directory tive exercises, arts and crafts, Cooking and Baking Club, outings, live Village Port Washington. for Assistance Living entertainment and pet therapy. On staff there is a full-time RN, 24 hour Choices rangein from 45 Indepennurse on call and full time LPN. We provide a well-trained thoughtful dent Living to 16 Assisted Living and 27 staff that will meet the care and needs of our residents 24 hours a day. Enhanced Assisted Living apartments.

Peace of mind knowing that our residents can maintain their indepen- Memory Care has 36 private suites. dence and individuality in a safe nurturing environment. The brand new There are two individuals per unit.

Heritage Elm Grove offers a community pub, Movie Theater, whirlpool Independent Living has 1 and 2-bedrooms. Assisted and Enhanced has spa, on-site beauty salon, patios and courtyards, multi-sensory Snoezel- studio, 1 and 2-bedroom options with patio’s and underground parking. en room, therapy room, and community room with private dining room. Memory Care suite occupancy is dependent on the square footage.

Affiliations: Heritage Court, Heritage at Deer Creek, Heritage West Allis, Independent Living – rates begin at $1990/monthly with one meal Lexington Heritage, and Heritage Court Waukesha. daily included. Assisted Living –rates begin at $3550/monthly with two meals daily included. Enhanced Assisted Living – rates begin at $4800/ monthly with three meals daily included. Memory Care/Secured - rates Heritage Lake Country begin at $4700/monthly.

A wide variety of recreation and programs, organized by our full– OPENING SOON! time Life Enrichment Director, ranging from Fitness Room, Therapy Sales Office – 3047 Village Square Drive – Hartland Future Permanent Address – 2975 Village Square Drive – Hartland Pool, Theatre Room, Pub, Gardens outdoor paths and Fire Ring with seating is available. Entertainment, professional speakers, special events 262-367-2975 • www.heritagesenior.com Heritage Lake Country in affiliation with Heritage Deer Creek, Her- plus many other features are also offered.

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Our soon to open, Heritage Lake Country in Hartland will offer a with anything from bathing to medication administration. Heritage wide array of community services and modern amenities. The target Memory Care Neighborhood specializes in care for residents with Alzmonth for opening is March 2017! Our goal is to provide inspiration heimer’s orCare other related Dementias. Our two 20-suite communities offer Supportive Directory for active lifestyles, engaging the mind and spirit with an abundance of residents an uncomplicated design with home-like private accommoCEDAR BAY for Assistance inwill Living choices and social opportunities with our upmost respect. Independent, dations. 40 residents reside in private suites with bath and walk-in Assisted, Enhanced Assisted and a secure Memory Care Community showers. A beautiful secure interior courtyard will provide safe access to withASSISTED 36 private suites to choose from. Staff (Resident Assistants/CNA) the outdoors. Our activity program is designed to stimulate and engage LIVING AT ST. CAMILLUS are available for services, excluding Independent Living at this time. We the residents remaining cognitive strengths. Affiliates: Heritage at Deer also have full time RNs and Activity Directors enhancing our services. Creek, Lexington Heritage, Heritage Court, Heritage Court Waukesha, An abundance of amenities will allow our residents to be as independent and Heritage Elm Grove. as they wish to be with services allowing for aging in place within Heritage Lake Country. The natural setting surrounding our community is Jackson Crossings CEDARABAY AT ELKHART LAKE Library/ CEDAR BAY AT WEST BEND just the beginning of features and amenities.

Therapy Pool, Business Room, Pub, Bistro, Salon, Fitness Center and Theater are just Retirement Community some of the options to relax within Heritage Lake Country.

N168 W22022 Main Street • Jackson 262-993-2838 • www.jacksoncrossings.com Jackson Crossings, an affiliate of Five Star Senior Living has a capacCREATIVE LIVING ity of 49. They offer studios, 1bed 1bath, 1bed 2 bath, 2 bed 1 bath and Heritage West Allis ENVIRONMENTS, LLC. 2 bed 2 bath floor plans where spouses can share a unit. There is a $500 7901 W. National Avenue • West Allis enrollment/endowment fee and the 414-302-9700 • www.heritagesenior.com Heritage West Allis offers an elegant, Assisted Living and Memory monthly rents vary. A flexible food plan Care community where daily assistance is provided with love and the is offered, but not mandatory.

HERITAGE COURT Jackson Crossings has recreation utmost respect for personal integrity of and programs available 7 days a week. our residents. Choose from studio, one Memory care has an award winning, and two bedroom apartments with no Montessori-based programming and entrance or endowment fee. their Lifestyle 360 program encompassWithin each apartment is a kitches the 5 dimensions of wellness. They enette, private bath with walk-in-showhave 2 registered nurses on staff.

RIDGE closets SENIOR RESIDENCES er, FOREST spacious and a reassuring The advantages to living at Jackson Crossings are the freedom and personalized emergency call pendant. independence to enjoy retirement with the confidence of knowing that if Amenities include: community pub, HERITAGE WEST ALLIS one should require assistance in the future, it will be there. beauty shop, fitness center, community room and library.

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Lexington Heritage

5020 S. 107th St. • Greenfield 414-302-9700 • www.heritagesenior.com JACKSON CROSSINGS RETIREMENT COMMUNITY A 20-unit Assisted Living residence. When you enter the doors of PROHEALTH CARE REGENCY SENIOR Lexington Heritage you will find a COMMUNITIES-MUSKEGO small and comfortable facility with a very home-like atmosphere.

E • DIGNITY • INDIVIDUALITY • CHOICE • P Throughout the days many enjoy ENDENC RIVAC INDEP Y sitting in our sunroom viewing the beauty of our private patio. We have caring, dedicated caregivers on staff e LEXINGTON HERITAGE For mor n, 24 hours a day to provide our reso ti informa thy at idents with love, respect and dignity. We provide three home-cooked a K contact 8-1300 meals a day and have an array of activities for everyone to enjoy. Studio, 262-26 large and small/bedrooms with private bathrooms. 2 bedroom/2 baths.

All units have microwave and refrigerator.

There is no enrollment/endowment fee. Activities: musical entertainment, trivia, crossword puzzles, church services, Pokeno, crafts and van for transportation.

SAINT JOHN’S ON THE LAKE Affiliations: Heritage at Deer Creek Assisted Living and Memory Independent, Assisted Living & Memory Care Communities PROHEALTH CARE REGENCY SENIOR COMMUNITIES – BROOKFIELD Care, Heritage Court Memory Care, Heritage Eau Claire, Heritage West Independent Living ~ Offering 1 & 2 bedroom apartments.

Assisted Living ~ Offering studio, 1 & 2 bedroom apartments with Allis, Heritage Court Waukesha, and Heritage Elm Grove.

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Memory Care ~ Specializes in care for residents with Alzheimer’s disease or other related Dementias.

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24 hour awake staff with RN on-site 24/7 3 nutritious meals a day Medication administrations 24/7 accessible front desk/phone Weekly laundry & housekeeping services 7 days a week activities specifically designed around those with dementia “Registered” dietician full-time on staff Secured wander guard entryways On-site Rehabilitation Therapy On-site Medical Clinic & doctor

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Seven Neighborhood Assisted Living Homes located in Milwaukee & Waukesha Counties.

Visit our website at: www.cle-ccls.com

Our NEW State-of-the-Art facilities specializing in dementia care and individuals needing physical and medical care.

Haven in Cudahy is newly completed, stately 24-suite assisted living community.

Haven in Bayside is a beautiful 20-suite assisted living community minutes from Lake Michigan in one of the most prestigious neighborhoods.

Call or email today for more information!

414.258.9955 ext. 10 or info@cle-ccls.com

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At Heritage you will immediately sense the home-like & friendly atmosphere of our community. Our Assisted Living offers personalized care and services to meet the needs of each individual resident. Our Memory Care specializes in care for residents with Alzheimer’s disease or other related Dementias.

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Future permanent address: 2975 Village Square Dr., Hartland, WI For more information or to schedule an appointment call:

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Lincoln Village Port Washington

1300 W. Lincoln Ave. • Port Washington Support 262-268-1300 • Lincolnvillageseniorliving.com The brand new Lincoln Village for Ass Port Washington offers a community pub, whirlpool spa, on-site beauty salon, patio and courtyards, multi-sensory Snoezelen room, therapy room and community room with private dining room. Offering 30 assisted living apartments, 11 enhanced living apartments and 20 memory care apartments. There are three floor plans: studios, one and two-bedroom apartments. Spouses may share apartments. Monthly rents range from $3,600 - $4,800/ monthly for assisted living, $4,400 - $5,200/monthly for enhanced living and $4,600 - $5,400/monthly for memory care. Our meal plan is included in the rental rate. We have numerous recreational programs: music & memory program, walking club, Memory Training Centers of America, stretching, physical and cognitive exercises, arts and crafts, cooking and baking club, outings, live entertainment and pet therapy. We provide a well-trained thoughtful staff that will meet the care and needs of our residents 24-hours a day. You can have peace of mind knowing that our residents can maintain their independence and individuality in a safe nurturing environment.

Luther Manor

4545 N. 92nd Street • Wauwatosa 414-464-3880 • www.luthermanor.org Luther Manor is a non-profit and is affiliated with Leading Age and WCCEAL. They have the capacity of 140, offering studios and suites. Spouses can share rooms in the suites. Luther Manor has an optional enrollment/endowment fee, which is refundable up to 11 months. Their monthly rent varies based on size of apartment and the needs of the resident. There is a mandatory 3/day plus snack meal plan that is included in the monthly fee.

Luther Manor has a dedicated life enrichment specialist who organizes 30-40 weekly activities based on the residents’ interests. There is one RN full oversight, LPNs & RNs 24/7, medication assistance, a social worker and resident living coordinator.

Luther Manor provides a safe environment where physical, mental, social & spiritual wellness & interaction is encouraged, where medical monitoring is offered and where assistance with daily activities is provided. They have 55 years of experience, offer a full continuum of care, are a faith-based community, have an on-site clinic with doctors, dentists and specialists, and offer 30-40 activities per week to engage in.

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ProHealth Care Regency Senior Communities Brookfield

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777 N. Brookfield Rd. • Brookfield for 262-780-0321 • www.RegencySeniorCommunities.com Regency Assisted Living is backed by our established reputation as a leader in exceptional senior care for 25 years and is the most affordable, comprehensive program available. Seniors enjoy the privacy and independence they want with as many of the support services they need, including the convenience of our on-site ProHealth Care Medical Clinic and dedicated care 24/7 from our highly trained staff of RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. We have studio and one-bedroom apartments ranging from $2,960 - $5,415 a month. Our monthly fee includes a meal plan, nursing services, and many social and recreational opportunities on and off campus with complimentary transportation. Couples may share an apartment for an affordable additional second person fee, which includes meals and nursing services. Although a meal plan is included, residents appreciate the flexibility of eating a light meal at times in their own apartment kitchenette. Call to schedule your private tour today.

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ProHealth Care Regency Senior Communities New Berlin

W181 S8540 Lodge Blvd. • Muskego 262-679-0888 • www.RegencySeniorCommunities.com In Muskego, Regency Assisted Living is backed by our established reputation as a leader in exceptional senior care for 25 years and is the most affordable, comprehensive program available. Seniors enjoy the privacy and independence they want with as many of the support services they need, including the convenience of our on-site ProHealth Care Medical Clinic and dedicated care 24/7 from our highly trained staff of RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. We have one-bedroom apartments with care programs starting at just $2,490, and an all-inclusive program beginning at $5,315. Couples may share apartments for an affordable additional fee, depending on the level of care needed. Three chef-prepared meals and snacks and hundreds of different types of social and recreational activities on and off campus with complimentary transportation are included. Call to schedule your private tour today.

At Regency-New Berlin, 88 lovely one-bedroom and studio apartments are located in the assisted living service area.

We also offer assisted living services in our independent one- and two-bedroom supportive care apartments. Assisted living rents range from $3,580 -$5,285 a month, depending on the level of care and the apartment size selected. Seniors enjoy the convenience of an onsite ProHealth Care Medical Clinic and dedicated care 24/7 from our highly trained RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Monthly fees include three meals a day, a microwave and refrigerator, basic utilities, housekeeping, and personal care services, along with many social and recreational opportunities on and off campus with complimentary transportation. One or two daily meals are included with independent units receiving Supportive Care. Three meals daily are included for those residing in the assisted living apartments.

Couples may share apartments for an affordable additional fee, depending on the level of care needed. Call to schedule your private tour today.

A premier community based residential facility, offers three locations in eastern Wisconsin - two homes in Germantown and one in Port Washington. Our mission is to create a tranquil, nurturing home and loving surrogate family that encourages the individual in all aspects of daily life while promoting the highest level of independence possible.

Dignified Living for the Eldery and Disabled.

At Ellen’s Home, we strive to preserve, honor and celebrate the uniqueness of each resident by creating an individualized care plan which identifies and addresses their unique emotional, spiritual, social, physical and intellectual abilities and needs. Ellen’s Home believes a blended inter-generational assisted living community that serves residents with a variety of needs is complementary with “Aging in Place” philosophies that benefit all individuals.

Our staff is highly trained and experienced including specialized training related to dementia and Alzheimer’s care. Our homes provide: • Pharmacy Service • Lab & Radiology Services • Podiatrist • Physical Therapists • Activity Directors • Beauty/Barber Shop

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St. Anne’s Salvatorian Campus

CBRF. All 1 and 2 room suites include a bath and spouses may share rooms/ 3800 N. 92nd St. • Milwaukee apartments.

There is no enrollment/enSupportive Care Directory 414-463-7570 x401 • www.stannessc.org dowment fee. Monthly rent is between St. Anne’s Salvatorian Campus is for Assistance in$11,102 Living $4,258 (single) and (double) 141 years old—and we’re still turning and does include a meal plan. heads. The recent renovations and inThe View at Pine Ridge offers many novative senior solutions at St. Anne’s recreational opportunities and prohave people taking notice. grams including: creative expressions St. Anne’s is an area leader in the (art and music therapy), walking club, social outings, exercise classes, continuum of care: assisted living, encooking & baking club, pet therapy, live entertainment, religious serhanced assisted living with 24/7 supvices, men’s club and women’s club. port, skilled nursing, memory care, and The staff is a highly trained medical staff consisting of RNs, LPNs, rehab. These versatile levels of care ensure a smooth transition as resiCNAs, dental hygienist, OT, PT, speech therapists, visiting physicians dents’ needs change.

St. Anne’s is sponsored by the Sisters of the Divine Savior, and is the and a podiatrist.

The View at Pine Ridge offers stress-free time with loved ones; comoldest Catholic senior care facility in Milwaukee. All are welcome regardless of faith or culture. The emphasis placed on providing loving and munity encompassing nutritional, physical, mental, social and spiritual compassionate care is the reason St. Anne’s is known as “The Home with activities within the comfort of resident’s own home.

We believe our special advantage is that we offer a community where a Heart.”

Come see what’s new at St. Anne’s. Tour the new enhanced assisted loved ones will be safe, comfortable and loved! A community which comliving facility, Mission Court, the beautiful new pavilion, and the recently bines the most recent discoveries with the best care strategies provided renovated park space. To schedule a visit, call 414-463-7570. We’re con- by highly trained and professional, warm-hearted staff who promote resident-centered care with a sense of purpose. veniently located at 92nd and Capitol Drive.

Summit Woods

2501 Summit Ave. • Waukesha 262-521-1388 • Capricommunities.com Affiliated with Capri Communities this facility offers 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments, 104 apartments in all. Monthly rent starting at $910 with a $1,000 non-refundable enrollment.

AL starting at $2,625. We have a flexible meal plan. Summit Woods offers comfort and support from a caregiver 24/7, social interaction with other residents, homemade meals, and housekeeping & laundry services. Our full-time activity coordinator plans at least two bus trips weekly along with other activities for residents. Friendly staff & residents and the ability to choose individual services to fit each resident’s personal needs is what you will find at Summit Woods.

Three Pillars Senior Living Communities-Compass Point

(Catered/Assisted Living) 365 Sunset Dr. • Dousman 262-965-7420 • www.threepillars.org Three Pillars Senior Living Community, in affiliation with the Masonic Fraternity, offers 75 one-bedroom, one-bedroom with den and two-bedroom apartments for residents with monthly rent ranging from $3,510$5,675+ depending on care level. A flexible meal plan is included, with an additional cost of $355 for a second person.

Daily exercise classes are offered as well as coffee hour, crafts, movies, special performances, church services and other social activities.

Three Pillars Senior Living Communities has a complete medical staff: 1 RN, 2 LPN, 2MD, 1 Nurse Practitioner and 20 Care Staff coordinated to meet resident needs. Assisted living offers older adults the opThe View at Pine Ridge portunity to continue living independently with 24-hour care available if 1010 Pine Ridge Court • Oconomowoc needed.

262-468-7711 • info@theviewatpineridge.com Three Pillars Senior Living Communities offers a full continuum of The View at Pine Ridge is affiliated with WALA, Alzheimer’s care and is committed to meeting the social, physical, and spiritual needs Association, Parkinson’s Association, Oconomowoc Dementia Friendly through high quality housing and services.

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Tudor Oaks Senior Living Community

S77 W12929 McShane Drive • Muskego 414-529-0100 • www.TudorOaks.net Tudor Oaks Senior Living Community is a non-profit continuing care community owned by American Baptist Homes of the Midwest. The Assisted Living wings include 36 RCAC and 22 CBRF apartments. RCAC apartments have a separate living and bedroom, tea kitchen, private bathroom and shower. CBRF apartments are a studio design with private bathroom and shower. Spouses may share the apartment. Meals (3 meals & 2 snacks daily) and assistance with daily living activities are included in the monthly fee, which is based on level of care needs. Recreational activities include fitness classes, swimming, music, games, spiritual programs, bus trips and entertainment. Medical personnel on staff include a CNA 24/7 on the floor and a RN on campus.

The caring and compassionate staff helps residents stay as independent as possible while providing the lifestyle environment that allows them to live to their greatest potential regardless of age or condition. The community is all connected under one roof making transitions and visits very easy.

VMP Healthcare & Community Living

3023 S. 84th Street • West Allis 414-607-4100 • VMPcares.com VMP Healthcare & Community Living offers a full continuum of care under one roof with independent living, assisted care, memory care, skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, ventilator care and out-patient therapy.

VMP also has an on-site medical clinic, hospice care, and pastoral care.

VMP’s also specializes in ventilator and respiratory care. VMP’s short-term rehabilitation services allow patients to return home safely and remain independent after a hospital visit when they need to regain strength and stamina. Therapy services are specific to patients’ needs.

SHOREHAVEN TOWER Free transportation from the hospital upon admission is available.

VMP-MANOR PARK VMP’s Senior Community Club is open to residents and the community, offering many in-house events and classes, as well as off-campus trips.

Popular outings include Brewer tailgates, theater outings, and occasional ST. ANNE’S overnight SALVATORIAN destinations.

CAMPUS Fees: -Independent Living - Apartments are monthly rentals with no entrance fee. -Assisted Living - Monthly fees vary depending on the level of care and the size of the apartment. (Licensed as both Residential Care Apartment Complex ((RCAC)) and Community Based Residential FacilVMP-TRINITY VILLAGE ity ((CBRF)) . Memory Care - VMP has dedicated one wing of our building specifically for residents with Alzheimer’s or other related dementia.

TUDOR -Rehabilitation - In- Patient or Out-OAKS Patient. VMP’s exceptional staff provides comprehensive treatment program that meets our patients goals and ensures that the patient regain their highest level of functionality. We also offer FREE complimentary transportation for patient appointments within a 5-mile radius of our location. -Skilled Nursing - Health care fees are covered by most insurances insurance.

The mission of VMP is to provide a full range of senior healthcare for residents, patients and the community in accordance with Christian values. We’ve been providing these top quality services to SE Wisconsin for THE VIEW AT PINE RIDGE over 90 years.

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Attention Korean War Vets This a call for all Korean War vet- flights. Nurses and a doctor accompany erans who have not availed themselves those on each airplane. of the great opportunity to visit WashMost of the veterans who have ington, D.C. and the military monu- been on these tours to and from the ments as guests of the Stars and Stripes monuments recognize these not only voluntary organization to present as special days, but as exhilarating and themselves front and center as soon as even some say life changing experiencpossible. Whether you served in Korea es. Take it from the man writing this or on duty in the United States or else- story. He was an officer in charge of where during that time frame, the Stars bomber pilot training cadets and never and Stripers in Southeastern Wiscon- served anywhere but in Texas, Florida sin wants to treat you to this awesome and Oklahoma. Did he make any inexperience and, believe it or not, there credible sacrifices? Perhaps not and so is absolutely no charge to the veterans we are telling this part of the story in so honored as guests. case you, too, were fortunate enough The Stars and Stripes volunteers not to be stationed on the South Kohave been flying World War II and Ko- rean peninsula any time from 1950 to rean War veterans on this one full day summer of 1953 when the hostilities of excitingly military memorial expe- ended on July 27. They had begun as riences for eight years. At last count, the North Koreans, aided by the Chi4,818 veterans have thrillingly experi- nese, first invaded the Republic of enced their generosity as a way of say- South Korea on June 25, 1950. ing thanks for your service to this great This certainly will not be the last nation’s military and its peace protect- call for veterans, some of whom made ing achievements. The trip to Washing- incredible sacrifices during the Korean ton, D.C., and the bus tours to all of the Conflict to take advantage of this great great military monuments, including free offer from the benevolent Stars that of the never to be forgotten Ko- and Stripes voluntary organization. rean conflict, begins about 6 a.m. on One of the leading volunteers, a a Saturday at the Milwaukee airport. nurse, lives nearby. Karen Roelke can There’s a hearty welcome, free break- be reached by phone at 815-378-5819 fast, socializing (if you wish) and the or go sshfpublicity@gmail.com comfortable trip to and from WashingI’d bet my bottom dollar that you ton, D.C. via a recognized commercial never will be anything, but happy that air carrier. you went to Washington, D.C. with Some persons with health con- Stars and Stripes. Get your reservation cerns never realized they could and in now. would be welcome on these special free

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To shred, or not to shred?

BY MARY HUNT

Can someone legally dig through your trash looking for credit card receipts, account numbers or even your Social Security number? In the decision of California v. Greenwood, the U.S. Supreme Court stated that the “expectation of privacy in trash left for collection in an area accessible to the public” is unreasonable.

In other words, when you throw something in your trash and then drag the container to the street for pickup, it is available to anyone willing to overlook the disgusting smells and textures within.

Think that doesn’t happen? It has.

It does. And sadly, it will continue.

WHY SHRED In 2015, more than 13 million people fell victim to identity theft felonies in the U.S. Identity fraud is a serious issue -- this band of thieves has reportedly stolen $112 billion in the past six years.

That equals $35,600 stolen per minute, or enough to pay for four years of college every four minutes.

Some of these victims could have prevented this from happening by simply shredding their identifying documents.

If you do not know how to effectively shred your most important documents, it’s time to learn.

WHAT TO SHRED The rule of thumb is to shred any paper or document that contains personally identifying information, such as your signature, name, address, phone number, Social Security number, account number and any other information that is uniquely yours. That means anything and everything -- the address labels on junk mail and magazines, luggage tags, pay stubs, ATM recipes, airline tickets, photocopies of birth certificates, expired passports and tax returns older than three years.

When in doubt, err on the side of shredding.

HOW TO SHRED As difficult as it is for me to imagine, some shredded documents can be reconstructed through painstaking tedious work by motivated identity thieves who have pressure-sensitive

tape. If the shred strips a machine produces are fairly large, that is yet another potential hazard. To that end, tearing up your documents before you put them into the trash is a total waste of time. Even a child could put those pieces back together.

BEST INEXPENSIVE HOME SHREDDERS My pick for the best inexpensive shredder is AmazonBasics 8-Sheet High-Security Micro-Cut Paper, CD and Credit Card Shredder with Pullout Basket. This model produces almost confetti-like shreds and operates for up to two minutes before needing a 40-minute cooldown. You can shred a lot in two minutes! And it will shred credit cards and CDs one at a time. It costs about $70.

Shredding, while mandatory for the paper in your life, doesn’t address private information in the hands of merchants and service providers and on social media. That’s where LifeLock Identity Theft Protection comes in to protect you.

Mary invites questions, comments and tips at mary@everydaycheapskate. com, or c/o Everyday Cheapskate, 12340 Seal Beach Blvd., Suite B-416, Seal Beach, CA 90740. This column will answer questions of general interest, but letters cannot be answered individually.

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February continuation of Senior Olympics story Amid all of the fine performances by state athletes in last fall’s Wisconsin Senior Olympics competition were three exceptional husband-wife teams; Don and Nancy Hoeppner of Whitewater, William and Paula Smith of Milwaukee, and John and Mary White, also of Milwaukee.

Don Hoeppner, competing in four different sports, won an amazing total of 20 individual medals, 16 of which were gold. He and his wife, Nancy, also won a gold medal in shuffleboard doubles. Additionally, Nancy won four medals on her own, two of which were gold. Their combined total of medals, 25, was truly quite an accomplishment.

William Swift, competing in six different sports, won 15 medals, nine of them gold. He and his wife Paula also took a gold medal in shuffleboard, bringing their combined total to 16.

John White (who is President of the WSO), competing in five separate sports, won 10 medals, three of them gold. Wife Mary won six medals, four of which were gold, bringing their combined total to 16.

Congratulations and plaudits to all six.

On the individual basis, for the ladies, Aina Fetterer of Shorewood won 13 medals, and William Jankovich of Racine and Leonard Reimer of Janesville both captured 12 medals.

Agnes Reinhard of West Allis, who has competed in nearly three dozen WSO games, entered only five events this time, but took the gold medal in each of them. Everyone, including Agnes, has lost track of her overall medal total over the years, but it is well up over 400, quite possibly the most of any senior athlete in the country.

The first half of this report on the recent Wisconsin Senior Olympics competition appeared in last month’s 50 Plus. Events covered were archery, badminton, basketball 3 on 3, basketball free throw, basketball three point, bowling and cycling. The remainder of the sports appears below.

Golf Here’s a sport that offers a wonderful array of enjoyment and relaxation, but somehow also manages to enrage, infuriate and drive people almost insane; golf. Within the WSO confines, it is not a tournament type event and

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By Jack Pearson the golfers do not compete against one another. The competition lies within themselves. Shoot a low score and you could be eligible for a bronze medal; perform even better and you could get a silver. Come up with one of your best rounds and you might win a gold.

So because of that format, there are no multiple winners. The oldest medal winner among the men was a Floridian, Jack Wolf of Punta Gorda, who was the winner of the 80-84 age class, and among the ladies, Jean Henning of Milwaukee, in the same age group. The best score was by another interloper, David Lee, from Waukegan, Illinois, who had a 71. The best score by a Wisconsin golfer was by Gregg Thatcher of Cudahy, who had a 73. Thatcher was also the event coordinator (414-5592000) assisted by Jim Burge (608-5138418). All play was at Dretzka Park.

Horseshoes You can play the game anywhere, even in your own back yard, and you don’t need a whole pile of expensive equipment. It was reportedly old Abe Lincoln’s favorite sport. In any case, there were 16 medals awarded in the past WSO games; winners included two couples, Donald and Nancy Hoeppner of Whitewater, and CY and Shirley Swiecichowski of Jackson. All competition was at the Washington Park Horseshoe Club in Milwaukee. Bill Smith (414-353-4175) was the event coordinator.

Lawn Bowling Only nine medals were awarded in lawn bowling in this past fall’s WSO competition; seven for the men, and two for the ladies. This does not indicate it is not a worthy and enjoyable sport, but that there is plenty of room for newcomers. All lawn bowling activity was at the Lake Park in Milwaukee, and the event coordinators were Roland and Joan Faas (414-769-6341).

Pickleball Those who play the game love it.

Those who don’t laugh at its’ seemingly silly name. If you’re in the latter category, you should know this. Pickleball has nothing to do with pickles or any kind of food. Two gentlemen who were looking for a game like tennis to play and that didn’t entail so much running and exertion invented the sport.

So they used paddles instead of racquets, which cut down the speed, and reduced the size of the playing courts, among other things. How the sport got so popular so fast is a remarkable story. As the two men played the game in their back yard, neighbors saw them at it, and asked to join in. Soon everyone in their little town was involved in it, and within a year or so it had spread all over the U.S. That same fantastic acceptance also occurred with the Senior Olympics. Although the sport didn’t even exist a decade ago, it is now one of the most popular in Senior Olympic play. At the last WSO games here the sport with the most medals awarded was track & field, with 297; the second was swimming, with 263, and the third was pickleball, with 173. Oh yes, the name. It seems the two men were at a loss as to what to call their new sport.

One of them had a faithful little dog that watched them play, and his name was Pickles. Hence their choice, Pickles didn’t know how to play the game, of course, but he was great at going and fetching balls hit out of the yard. There were many players who won more than one medal, but the oldest was Richard Naslund of Oshkosh, who won the gold in the 90-94 age class.

All matches were held in Oconomowoc, half at the Pabst Farms YMCA, the rest at Oconomowoc High School.

The event coordinator was John Hummitzsch (262-567-7251).

Powerlifting This is another sport that’s usually thought of as being male dominated, but in the last WSO the fairer sex won a quarter of the total of 40 medals. For both the men and the women there were three different divisions, bench press, deadlift and squat. For the men’s bench press, the top weight hoisted was

by Anthony Miles of Milwaukee, who competed in the 55-59 class. (209.08).

In the men’s deadlift, the top weight was

by Ed Krall of Buffalo City, competing the 70-74 class (251.65). In the squat division, in the 65-69 class, Keith Rudolph of Fitchburg took the top weight (215.52). Three medals were earned by four men, Keith Rudolph, Jeff Ward of Middleton and Todd Pfander of Franklin, in the 55-59 age group, and Ed Krall. Of the four men, only Krall had all gold medals. Among the women, Darlene Konkel of Oak Creek and Bonita Wegner of Franksville were each three medal winners. Both were in the 65-69 age group. All events were at the Brickyard Gym in Milwaukee.

The event coordinator was Ken Weber (414-481-5121).

Race Walk A total of 13 athletes won medals in the recent WSO race walk, nine men and four ladies. It’s an event in which the contestants walk—it’s an odd sort of walking motion and definitely not running—for a distance of 1,500 meters. That’s about a third of a mile. The

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fastest time was turned in by Tom Berg of Madison, 10:09.7 and in the 6064 age group. All competition was at Homestead High School in Mequon.

The event coordinator is Cliff Gatewood (414-421-2974).

Racquetball This sport, usually played on indoor courts, derived from the sport of handball. It is played in the same court with the same ball and basically the same rules, but you hit the ball with a racquet instead of your gloved hand.

In the recent competition, there were 10 medals awarded to men and two to women. All play was at the Wisconsin Athletic Club in West Allis. The event coordinator is Kristin Jackson (414321-2500).

5k/10k Road Race As the name implies, this is an event of 10k running, men or women, or 5k running or walking, also both men and women 10 kilometers are about 6.2 miles. 45 medals were awarded to women. Twelve men chose the 10k run and 18 the combined 5k run and 5k walk. Of the women, four chose the 10k, 11 chose the combined run-walk. All events were conducted at John Pershing Park in Racine. The event coordinator is David Hoffman (414-769-0840).

Shuffleboard Only singles and mixed doubles events were conducted in shuffleboard, for both men and women. 18 medals were awarded for men, 13 for women. Nancy and Donald Hoeppner of Whitewater were the only couple to win medals in mixed doubles and in both singles events. They competed in the 85-89 class. All games were held at the Washington Park Senior Center in Milwaukee, and Don and Gail Schambow (262-782-5737) were the event coordinators. The Schambows also won a gold in the mixed doubles.

Softball All eight teams in softball were male. Gold medals were won in four age classes. Racine Antiques Roadshow of Franksville won the 55-59 group; Handeland Flooring of Brookfield in the 65-69; Michael’s of Brookfield in the 70-74; and Hoeppner CPA of New Berlin in the 57-79. As explained earlier, everyone on each of the competing eight teams was awarded medals, which could mean at least 88 and as many as

176. All games were held at Wick Field in Milwaukee, and the event coordinator was Cy Swiecichowski (262-6773752).

Swimming As it has always been, swimming was one of the most popular of all the WSO events. There were 23 separate races for the men and the same total for the women, and a total of 263 medals were awarded.

There were some outstanding performances. Three athletes, Donald Hoeppner of Whitewater in the 85-89 group; Bill Payne of Madison, also in the 85-89 class; and a woman, Martine Xiu Quiong of Whitefish Bay in the 60-64 class; all entered five events and all won gold medals in each of them.

Perfection, to be sure. Two other swimmers, John White of Milwaukee in the 65-69 group and Carl Whitney of Whitefish Bay in the 50-54 class, also won five medals. Three of White’s were gold; three of Whitney’s also were gold.

John Baumann of Lake Mills; Richard Landowski of Green Lake; Clint Jackson of Gary, Indiana; and David Lesniak of Chicago all entered four events and all four won gold medals.

All swimming events were at the Shorewood Recreation and Community Center in Shorewood. The event coordinator is Nicole Jacobson (414647-3838).

Table Tennis As you may know, table tennis and ping-pong are the same sport. Because so many millions of Chinese people play the game, many Americans think ping-pong is a Chinese word. It is not.

It was invented and named by the British, who called it that because of the sound the ball makes hitting the paddle and the table. Within the WSO it is a very popular sport, as evidenced by the total of 85 medals awarded; 21 by women. Competition is in singles, doubles and mixed doubles. Ladislov Sranko of Waukesha (featured in 50 Plus in July) won gold medals in the singles, in the doubles with Don Leone, Milwaukee, and in the mixed doubles with Sanae Hirschler of Madison. All matches were conducted at Irving Elementary School in West Allis, and the event coordinator is Elroy Rasmussen, assisted by Don Winze.

Tennis Tennis, like some other events, has three areas of competition, sin-

gles, doubles and mixed doubles. There were 89 medals awarded; the oldest in the 85-89 age class. All matches were held at the Moorland Park Tennis Center in New Berlin. The event coordinators were Carl Tyggum (262-746-6972) and Rick O’Connor.

Track & Field This is the grand daddy of all Olympic competition, starting back in the days of ancient Greece. It remains the most popular of all the Wisconsin Senior Olympic sports, with 297 medals awarded, 98 to women. Within the sport, there are eight field events, high jump, long jump, triple jump, shot put, discus, hammer throw, pole vault and the javelin; and six race events, the 50, 100, 200, 400, 800 and 1,500 meter. All are in meters.

William Jankovich of Racine, competing in the 80-84 age group, won 12 medals; 11 of them in track & field, and of those 11, eight were gold. Those golds were in the 50, 100 and 200-meter races, in the pole vault, long jump, javelin, shot put and discus. He also won silver medals in the 400 m and triple jump, and a bronze in the high jump.

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All events were conducted at Homestead High School in Mequon, and the event coordinator was Alonze Fuller (414-550-3852).

Triathlon Because of increased costs and other factors, there was no WSO triathlon competition this year. Thus, there was no way a Wisconsin athlete could qualify to participate in that sport in next June’s Nationals in Alabama. The Nationals officials, however, said that if any athlete in Wisconsin were to run in at least two triathlons elsewhere during the year, that would serve to qualify them. So that is what WSO President John White decided to do, and did. He, thus, plans to compete in that event, as well as others, in the Nationals.

Volleyball Like basketball and softball, volleyball is a team sport. In the recent WSO, there were 16 teams entered, each of which was awarded a medal. With six starters on each team and a maximum of 16 players, at least 96 players received medals, with a possible maximum of 256. Eight of the 16 teams were from Illinois. All competition was at the Center Court Sports Complex in Waukesha. John Lynch (414-453-0405) was the event coordinator.

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I can recall when a three-cent stamp would send a letter on its way across the United States from one house to another and do so in a matter of a few days. Yes, those were the days to remember.

While we still are fond of the U.S. mail system, every so often we run into a real glitch in it. It seems Hartland, Wisconsin has to be a million postal problematic miles from a certain destination in the sun-drenched neighborhoods of Florida.

It recently required a first class letter to reach its destination one full week. Some mail doesn’t take that long to get to Europe.

Continued

St. Valentine’s Day. I always recall as a kid - that’s perhaps 80 years ago, about the teacher telling us when one boy was on an errand for her out of the room that this kid hardly ever got a valentine.

He just was not popular. The naughty boys referred to him as Big Barn Smell.

The teacher told each of us at penny valentine exchange time to send one with his name on it. Well, the kid apparently knew that he wasn’t very popular and he must have expected only a few, if any valentines. You see, when the exchange was held, he received almost double the number of kids in the classroom. Obviously, he was covering any potential embarrassment by sending quite a number of them to himself.

Isn’t it amazing about the things a guy remembers? l l l l l There were few non-takers recently at a post funeral dinner where Irish Cream (or a close imitation thereof) was served. The deceased had decreed it. Most of us there had smiles on our faces as we licked our lips in what could have been a darkened atmosphere. l l l l l We do know that thinking should be related to speaking in the same manner as chewing is related to eating. l l l l l I like the statement that in the nation’s legislative building, the only place where people are certain as to what they are accomplishing could be in the rest rooms.

But the straw that figuratively broke the camel’s back began Dec, 16 when a Christmas package left Hartland with ample postage and wellwrapped for a son and family (including two little children) in Florida.

Delivery came three weeks to the day.

Thank goodness, all was intact. But in the meantime, the sender paid $30 to stop payment on the enclosed “lost” Christmas check. Three weeks for delivery seemed a bit ridiculous.

If the receiver had only been, for instance, of Lithuanian heritage. You see, the package arrived two days before the celebration of the Eastern Orthodox Christmas.

FEBRUARY 2017

Poem For February The month of February is here already.

There is much to think about so it is rather heady.

The weather undoubtedly creates some discontent.

But arguing about such is not worth even one cent.

What the mind conceives, hands then will achieve.

Even grandmother uses her talents to weave.

Which comes first for a president’s birth date?

Lincoln’s on the 14th is first out of the gate.

But the father of our country moves us forward.

His daring dreams brought our pioneers onward.

Take time now to think about your latest dream.

You know life never will be all peaches and cream.

Will President Trump attempt changing the world?

Our flag everywhere should never be unfurled.

His cabinet members obviously need teamwork.

There’s not one among them considered a jerk.

The world definitely needs U.S. leadership.

Helping others along the way won’t gain a tip.

The weather is iffy. That certainly is apparent.

You can’t cuss Mom Nature. No, we daren’t!

A warm day or two makes Spring seem close.

Then Mr. Winter delivers of snow another dose.

Cyber conflict conversation will take us into March.

Sturdy political backbones may need a bit of starch.

February is a month so often of transition time.

Some days cold, others nice, but needing a rhyme.

So pack up your troubles and enjoy these 28 days.

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February 4,11,18,25 Milwaukee County Winter Farmers’ Market Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory, 524 S Layton Blvd, Milwaukee The Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market brings together about 50 weekly vendors in the Greenhouse Annex at the Mitchell Park Domes.

Local food vendors also bring a wide variety of freshly baked goods, jams, cider, honey, maple syrup, sorghum, sauces and soups, as well as delicious global cuisine.

There is no admission fee to visit the Farmers Market in the Annex.

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FEBRUARY 4 5:45 Dinner 7:00 Bunco Brown Deer Junior Women’s Club Fundraiser - Bunco Bash St. Catherine of Alexandria School Gym, 8684 N. 76th Place, Milwaukee Do you love playing Bunco? Here is your chance to play, meet new people and win prizes. There is an optional dinner before play, which will be a taco bar, Spanish rice, fruit salad and coffee, tea or milk. This is an adults-only fundraiser and reservations are required. Email bdjuniors@gmail.com for additional information.

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FEBRUARY 7 2 – 3 pm Alzheimer’s Support Group Mt. Hope Lutheran Church, 8633 W. Becher Street, West Allis This support group is designed to provide an open forum for caregivers or family members to voice their concerns and ask questions about Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. In addition to the emotional, educational and social support provided, the regularly scheduled meetings also allow participants to develop methods and skills to solve problems. The support group is open to family members or caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. There is no cost to attend. For more information, please contact the support group facilitator, Pastor Brian Halverson at 630-880-4935 or the Alzheimer’s Association at 800-272-3900.

FEBRUARY 8 6:30 pm Honor Flight Reflections Sunset Playhouse Studio Theater, 800 Elm Grove Road, Elm Grove Mike Backus, an active volunteer with the Stars and Stripes Honor Flight will be the keynote speaker at the West Suburban – Milwaukee Branch of the American AssociaFEBRUARY 7 tion of University Woman’s meet6:00 – 7:30 pm ing. Mr. Backus’ presentation will Adult Coloring Club include a slide show narrative of Greenfield Public Library, a typical Honor Flight. The Stars 5310 W. Layton Avenue, Greenfield and Stripes Honor Flight wants to Are you stressed? Are you still make sure that all our veterans feel a kid at heart and need a creative appreciated and to thank them for outlet? Join others at the Green- the important work they did to sefield Library and color and play cure the freedoms we enjoy today. connect-the-dots until you heart’s This program is free and open to content in their new adult color- the public. ing club. Intricate coloring pages, activity sheets, paper and coloring utensils will be provided. Call 414-

FEBRUARY 8 6 – 8 pm Two Love Stories: Author Event & Book Signing St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care-Stein Campus, 2801 E. Morgan Ave., Milwaukee Join St. Ann Center as we celebrate two inspiring love stories. John McCarthy and former governor Martin Schreiber will discuss books they recently authored—one looking at life with a child with special needs, and the other unraveling the impact Alzheimer’s disease has on a 55-year marriage. John’s heartwarming hardcover, Maggie’s Angels, focuses on the 31 years he and wife Cathy have spent loving, living with and learning from their special needs daughter. Marty’s book, My Two Elaines, written with Cathy Breitenbucher, is the personal tale of how he and wife Elaine went from a life filled with politics, campaigning, childrearing and grandchildren to one upended

by Alzheimer’s. Both authors are longtime St. Ann Center supporters. Proceeds from Marty’s book will be used to promote Alzheimer’s caregiver support programs.

John will donate a portion of sales to area charities, including St. Ann Center. Signed books will be able for purchase at the free event.

FEBRUARY 9 6 – 7 pm Deliciously Healthy Nutrition Program ProHealth Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital, 791 Summit Ave., Oconomowoc ProHealth Care is offering a series of monthly Deliciously Healthy Nutrition Programs to help you maintain healthy eating habits throughout 2017. “The Latest Research on Fats and Cholesterol” is the focus for this program. Registration is required, and class size is limited. Visit ProHealthCare.org/ Classes or call 262-928-2745 to register for this event.

FEBRUARY 10-12 Fri-Sat 7pm, Sunday Matinée 2 pm South Pacific – West Theatre Arts Program West Performing Arts Center, 18695 W. Cleveland Ave., New Berlin South Pacific is a musical composed by Richard Rodgers, with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II and book by Hammerstein and Joshua Logan. The work premiered in 1949 on Broadway and was an immediate hit, running for 1,925 performances. The plot of the musical is based on James A. Michener’s Pulitzer Prize-winning 1947 book Tales of the South Pacific and combines elements of several of those stories. The reserved seating tickets are purchased on-line.

Adults $12, seniors over 60 $9, Students are $7 and children under 10 are $5. The show also features a 10AM Matinée on Friday February 10 whereby all tickets are $2 general seating. For ticket information, call 262-789-6406 or go on-line to www.nbexcellence.org/community/westpac.cfm.

FEBRUARY 13 1:30 – 3 pm Keynote Series Clement Manor, Center for Enrichment & Life Long Learning, 9405 West Howard Ave., Greenfield Jerry Janiszewski will talk about the early brewing history of Milwaukee. Jerry is a brewing industry history buff and collector of Breweriana. He’ll focus on some of the smaller breweries that helped to make Milwaukee famous and display some of his collection.

Keynotes are open to members for $3 and guests for $5. Registration is appreciated by calling 414-5467302.

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FEBRUARY 15, 10 AM – 2 PM Blood Drive Prime Financial Credit Union, 5656 S. Packard Ave., Cudahy Following several rounds of severe winter weather in many parts of the country, the American Red Cross urges eligible blood and platelet donors to help restock its shelves to overcome a shortage. Call 1-800RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients.

health. With patience, adaptability and even a sense of humor, Schreiber shows how love continues for his second Elaine. This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Sign up to join Cedar Community’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s team! RSVP by calling 262.334.1680, ext. 2221.

FEBRUARY 17-19 4 pm – midnight 2017 Wisconsin Black Arts Festival Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce, 3020 W. Vliet Street, Milwaukee This is an event to celebrate Black FEBRUARY 16 History and to feature all facets of 9:30 – 11 am Black art and culture, including auTechnology & Wellness thors, poets, spoken word artists, Presentation dancers and musicians. This epic United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha, Brengel Conference weekend will also include food and drinks from the best African AmerCenter, 225 W. Vine Street, ican restaurants. Follow the link Milwaukee Join the Milwaukee County De- on The Wisconsin Black Chamber partment on Aging Wellness of Commerce page (www.twbcc.

Council for a conversation on how com) for more information and technology is improving our well- to purchase tickets or call Sasha at ness and helping prevent disease 770-695-7526 with any questions. through the use of biometric data.

RSVP to shirly.gunawan@milwau- FEBRUARY 18 keecountywi.gov or 414-289-5945. 7:30 am – 1:30 pm Rotary Pancake Day Waukesha Expo Center – Arena, FEBRUARY 16 1000 Northview Road, Waukesha 6 – 8 pm Alzheimer’s: Learning, Coping Help support the Waukesha Rotaand Surviving as a Caregiver ry Club by attending all you can Cedar Community – Cedar Ridge eat pancake breakfast. There will Apartments, 113 Cedar Ridge be entertainment and 50/50 raffles.

Drive, West Bend Children 5 & under are free and Former Governor Marty Schreiber tickets may be purchased at the will talk about Alzheimer’s disease Waukesha State Bank, downtown and taking on the role of caregiv- Waukesha location only. Tickets er. In his book, “My Two Elaines,” purchased in advance are $5, ticket Schreiber candidly counsels those purchased at the door are $8. For taking on the caregiving role. More additional ticket information its than an account of Schreiber’s contact Cathy Priem at 414-640struggles in caring for his wife, “My 8890. The parking is free.

Two Elaines” also offers advice that respects the one with Alzheimer’s while maintaining the caregiver’s

FEBRUARY 20 10:30 am George Washington Luncheon Klemmer’s Banquet Center, 19401 W. Oklahoma Ave., Milwaukee The Milwaukee County Conference of the American Legion is the sponsoring the 91st annual George Washington Luncheon.

Social hour will begin at 10:30 a.m., with luncheon at noon. The reservation deadline is Feb. 10. Additional information may be found at www. amlegionauxwi.org. Call Diana Sirovina at 414-321-1479 with all questions.

FEBRUARY 20 2 – 4 pm Adult Scrabble Club Hales Corners Library, 5885 S. 116th Street, Hales Corners Do you love words and word games? Join other adults for a game of Scrabble. All skill levels are welcome for this free event. Boards and dictionaries are provided and

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FEBRUARY 23 11:30 am Lunch & Learn: “Teddy Roosevelt and the Strenuous Life”

by Adam Lindquist Three Pillars Senior Living Communities, VOS Community Room, 375 State Rd. 67, Dousman Adam Lindquist is a history speaker and educator and is nationally known for his work portraying the 26th President, Theodore Roosevelt. Through his work, Adam enjoys educating others on Theodore Roosevelt with topics that include appreciation of the outdoors, the importance of character, maintaining a vision towards a productive and positive future for others and ourselves and developing determination with acceptance that success is not guaranteed, but failure is never permanent. To make reservations for the program, contact Micaela at 262-965-7322 or email mellevold@threepillars.org.

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I bet you all set a lot of new goals to reach when the New Year began a month ago.

I know that Henry and I kind of looked at each other, quizzed each other about what we are going to do in the new year that will be better than we what did in 2016. That was on New Year’s Day. Henry said that making resolutions is great, but following through on them is what it really is all about. Goals are worthless without affirmative action on the part of the resolution maker. He continued on as though he was on a soapbox, saying every successful person had to have a degree of perseverance. I guess he is right on that. It often is a lot easier to just agree with Henry than to question what he says.

One thing that we don’t agree about is alcohol. Henry claims that a drink or two daily is good for the inner person. He says that his evening (after work) sessions with Dr. Jim, whom he refers to as a psychologist as well

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By Aunt Emma as a curer of what ails him physically, are definitely worth the cost. But I do disagree with Henry on this matter as I have read that the Centers of Disease Control, etc. has added that liquor is the second deadliest drug in use in the United States. Deaths due to too much alcohol intake have surged almost 40 percent over about 15 years.

Why, I told Henry, and it is little wonder why he told me to get off my soapbox, that nine of 10 average drinkers don’t even know that consuming alcohol can cause cancer. I read some place that as many as seven forms of cancer are associated with booze.

Henry was willing to bet that overdoses from prescription painkillers and heroin killed many more people. He said that alcohol is not illegal and that it often makes people feel a bit better (unless used in too great a quantity).

Now, I realize that it is impossible for us to know about each and everything around and even things we eat and use. We all do have strengths and weaknesses. We must know the differences and pursue the strengths. Even

though there sometimes might be a bit of danger to our psyche in doing so.

Henry says that regardless of my thinking, he still loves me. He says he’ll never be an angry old goat. He claims to be a person who loves almost everyone and hopes that they also love him, literally. He asks God daily (so he says) to twist the ankles of those he has contact with who do not love him so that he can know them by their limping.

Golly, I got off to a nice start today, but as you can tell from the above that I not only shifted gears, but I got stuck in a Henry rut. We do have an occasional debate and think that life at home with the kids grown up and gone would be somewhat boring if all we did was agree with each other and say, “Yes, dear.”

What are we going to have for dinner tonight? Well, I plan on surprising Henry with some take-out chicken from KFC. I got a hankering for it when I recently read that even the Japanese are crazy for it. It is said to be so popular in Japan that many of the KFC restaurants there even require reservations for service on Christmas day. While I have heard many stories about the colonel, I have often wondered if he was only an officer in the Chicken Battalion.

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TGIT (Thank God it is Thursday) This year at 50 Plus, we decided to do a new feature, TGIT. Every Thursday, 50 Plus editor Jim McLoone and wife Mary team up with publisher Maureen Slattery and sister Katie Herrick, to try out

a new restaurant for breakfast or lunch. In January, we visited Sobelmans of Waukesha and Blue’s Egg of Wauwatosa. Both meals were delicious!

Here’s a little more about both places;

Blue’s Egg

The eggs served at the busy Blue's are just the ordinary color, but very pleasant personnel serve them in a myriad of ways from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., seven days of the week. Blue's, just in case you are a newcomer to the area, is at 317 N. 76th St. The phone number is 414-299-3180.

Blue's is a fixture on the near south side. It is a very busy place as it caters to hungry people, who go there for tasty food to be heaped upon their

Sobelman’s

The Silver Spur Saloon, a popular watering hole as the regular imbibers there might call it, now is among the initial franchisees of Sobelman’s, a quite popular restaurant in Milwaukee that features Bloody Marys and burgers of all sorts and sizes along with fish fries and numerous appetizers.

We were there for lunch on a Thursday when the temperatures out-

plates and all at reasonable prices.

While this is not a love note, we'll begin by telling you that Blue's serves Valentine's coffee, Rishi teas, craft beers, wines by the glass or bottle, breakfast cocktails, and the boss claims, the absolutely best Bloody Marys in the entire Milwaukee area.

There are more than a few restaurants dotting the map that might challenge this statement but, yes, the B.M., while it didn't curl my teeth or straighten my hair, had a certain zing to it as it dropped to the floor of an empty stomach while waiting for breakfast.

Served with all sorts of garnishes, the drink does not disappoint.

While Blue's all day menu can begin with monkey bread at $3.25 or coffee cake at $3.50, the regular menu begins with egg basics, pancakes or French toast at $8.50, you will not go away hungry. Oatmeal and granola

side were pushing the thermometer gauge towards its bottom; in other words, the readings were below zero.

But regardless of the day outside, Sobelman’s was warm and hopping. The waiters and waitresses were bouncing about from table to table like they’d hit pay dirt the night before at the casino. With customers warm and cozy whether at tables or the busy bar, the service was very good and cheerfully given.

Sobelman’s of Waukesha was full.

People were waiting, some quite patiently, for a place to rest their chilled bodies and place their bony elbows on the solid oak tables as they reached for and then sipped the specialty of the house, Bloody Marys.

To be different as this writer loves burgers and has them several times weekly, a fish fry seemed daringly different as who knew how it would be at a burger place? At $9.50, the fish

also are available for $6.95 and 9.95, respectively.

From there, the menu has a selection of omelets, toasts, stratas, cakes, crepes, hash and benedicts.

There also are walking favorites that will carry you along if you decide to carry out.

We would be remiss not to mention that the hash browns at Blue's are very popular. They come crisp and brown and even very stuffed browns with practically "you name it" ingredients. Skinny browns are on the menu, but who would want such?

This writer enjoyed the big Irish breakfast. Blue’s claims it to be seriously oversized. Canned beer and great burgers are available on Tuesdays in addition to the regular menu.

Wednesdays feature dollar special add ons, while Thursdays feature miniature cocktails for $2.50 and Fizzy Fri-

days can bring you sparkling wine and a shot of this or that liquor for $5.

While Blue's Egg closes at 2 p.m., you can rent the premises any night of the week for private events.

No! You will not be blue at Blue’s!

Blue’s is many colors of patrons and food as the large restaurant is a very popular place, especially for breakfast.

Our group, Kathleen Herrick, Maureen Slattery, Mary McLoone and Jim McLoone were smilingly pleased.

Monkey Bread, yum!

The fish fry came piping hot, with coleslaw, a small dish of macaroni, ample fries and four pieces of fish and dipping sauce. The fish were a bit of a disappointment as the fish (four pieces) were wrapped inside a heavy batter. Each of the four pieces, if stood on end, would perhaps be six inches in length and about a round as an average man’s thumb. Was it tasty? Yes! Was it a bit greasy? Yes! Would we go back? Yes!

fry was about as low in cost as I’d seen at most places in and around the Lake Country. I had just paid $13.70 (50 cents extra for chips as opposed to French fries) with a baked cod dinner at a different restaurant.

The new Sobelman’s: As the tasty food was about to be served, the 50 Plus contingent, from left, Jim McLoone, Katie Herrick, Maureen Slattery and Mary McLoone, posed for the greeter.

JANUARY 2017

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