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Down Memory Lane
Our 50th state as seen from the wrong side of the bus Last Spring, Ray and I covered over 7,000 miles in our van traveling to and from V a n c o u v e r, Doris B.C. to catch our Butt c r u i s e ship, so we could visit our fiftieth state, Hawaii. To keep from being too boring I am just going to share a couple of highlights of the six weeks of traveling including nineteen days on the cruise. As I hinted in last month’s column, when anyone asks us how we liked Hawaii, Ray and I both reply, “We always were on the wrong side of the 1957 trip tour bus.” Many of our photos have heads with the featured scene in the hired a private tour guide who took us by the volcanos, the macadamia nut background. groves and an orchid farm. His perAnd our luau was rained out. However, at one of the islands, we sonal comments on life on the island and our unobstructed view made it
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the favorite tour of Hawaii. Ray was disappointed when he didn’t see any pineapple fields. Seems they have long gone to countries where harvesting is much more affordable. I will admit I
am not sure of which island it was; they sort of ran together. We would make it back to our ship each evening and off to another island the next day. See TRAVEL, Page 4
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How to win every time
For he clave to the Lord and departed Almost a decade later, Sennacherib, notfromfollowing him, but kept his king of Assyria, came against all the commandments, which the Lord com- fenced cities of Judah and took them. manded Moses. II Kings 18:6 Hezekiah responded by trying to apThe verse above occurs in a discus- pease the powerful dictator. Hezekiah sion of how Hezekiah conducted gave the Assyrian all the silver himself during his 29-year reign in the temple, all the treasures over the nation of Israel. He took in the king's house, and the gold the throne in Jerusalem when from the temple doors. he was 25 years old. His father, Do you think that settled the King Ahaz, the previous ruler, issue? Of course not, give the had been a wicked monarch who old devil an inch and he'll take worshipped idol gods. a mile! The Bible tells that though he Soon the Assyrian king sent had watched his father's wicked WILLIAM J. an army against Jerusalem again 16-year reign, Hezekiah, once ROBINSON with some spokesmen to taunt he was in charge, "did that which Hezekiah and his people in an was right in the sight of the Lord, ac- effort to get them to become so fearful cording to all that David his father did." that they would simply surrender. The Therefore, despite his childhood Assyrian leader, Rabshakeh then issued rearing under the tutelage of a wicked quite a challenge to the Israelites. father, regardless of the evil atmo"Hath any of the Gods of the nations sphere, or the influence of many close delivered at all his land out of the hand to him who chose to walk in his father's of the king of Assyria? Who are they ways, Hezekiah made changes and set among all the gods of the countries, about doing what was right in God's that have delivered their country out of sight once he became king. mine hand, that the Lord should deliver "He removed the high places, and Jerusalem out of mine hand? (II Kings brake the images, and cut down the 18:33, 35) groves, and brake in pieces the brasen When all the Assyrian threats and serpent that Moses had made: for unto saber rattling didn't work, he sent a letthose days the children of Israel did ter to Hezekiah outlining how the Asburn incense to it: and he called it Ne- syrians had defeated the Ethiopians and hushtan " (a piece of brass). other kingdoms and telling how HezeThe passage goes on to say that he kiah's God would be unable to deliver clave to the Lord and was faithful to him as weJI. Hezekiah simply went into him. As a result, "The Lord was with the house of the Lord and spread the him; and he prospered withersoever he letter out before the Lord in prayer. went forth." (18:7) In the meantime, reports of what the Thus, the new king made a conscious Assyrians were saying were brought to decision to listen to God and His will Isaiah the prophet, who in turn reported throughout the remainder of his life and what the Lord had to say: during his time as king. And, as a result, "Be not afraid of the words which God paid close attention to Hezekiah thou has heard, with \vhich the servants The Lord was with him. He rebelled of the king of Assyria have blasphemed against the mighty king of Assyria me. Behold I will send a blast upon and served him not, and he also smote him, and he shall hear a rumour, and the Philistines and virtually eliminated shall return to his own land; and 1 will them as a major enemy to Israel at the cause him to fall by the sword in his time. There came a day, however, when own land." Shalmaneser, king of Assyria, besieged Did it come to pass? Absolutely! II Samaria and, after three years, took it. Kings 19:35 declares, "And it came to
pass that night, that the angel of the Lord went out, and smote in the camp of the Assyrians an hundred fourscore and five thousand (185,000): and when they arose early in the morning, behold, they were all dead corpses." That took care of Sennacherib' s army. Verse 37 tells us that that king returned to Nineveh where, as he was at worship in the house of Nisroch his god, that two of his sons smote him with a sword. The sons escaped into Armenia, and a third son reigned in his stead. Now what was it that Hezekiah did to win this great battle? Did he meet the Assyrian general or his king on the
battlefield? No. Did he hire some other army? No. He simply did what was right in God's eyes, clung to His God and kept His trust in Him, and when the chips were really down went to the Lord in earnest prayer and laid out his needs before Him. Hezekiah moved God to supply the needs of Israel. Later, God even added 15 years to his life when he petitioned him to let him live a longer life so he could have an heir. Want to win all the battles of your life? You can. Simply live for God and trust him in the same manner that Hezekiah did. God is no respecter of persons. He'll do it for you, too.
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new Dodge convertible. Forward up to the early 1990s From Page 1 trip when I am so impressed with We did appreciate the opportu- traveling through the giant trees, I nity to pay our respects at Pearl put them at the greatest experience Harbor. But as a whole, Hawaii in all our travels. At that time we did not make any highlights on went through the Chandelier Tree. our trip. Not too long afterward I disVisiting old friends did. covered some photos of the 1957 Elwood (Woody) Bates lives trip. Yes, there I am, driving near Chilliwack, just outside Van- through that tree. I didn’t and still couver, and welcomed a visit from don’t have the slightest recollecthis old neighbor. Elwood and tion of it. I must not have been his two sisters, Wilma and Mary, so impressed with the Redwoods caught the bus with me at the then. farmstead for eleven years. It was So every time we travel to the a good time as he shared so many Redwoods, Ray has to take me detailed memories of places and through the Chandelier Tree. Even people of his Indiana growing up. if we have to drive thirty miles off I wondered what he remem- our route and both mirrors fold in bered about me. I was not about as he squeezes our van through it. to ask. He proudly showed us his Driving California 36 toward tractor attachments he has patent- Salt Lake City gave me the most ed and developed, www.bukhop. impressive experience of the Redcom. His personal tour of moun- woods, for the highway would go tains of his area and bringing us to a one lane where giant trees up to date on the happenings in edged into the road. his life were Rays’s favorite part Although not planned, we had of the trip. It was special time of the fortune of arriving at Temple memories for me too. Square on Saturday and seeing it Elwood has made many re- filled with wedding parties. Morturn visits to his Indiana home- mon couples feel it is an honor to stead. He said he doubted if he be married in the Temple. Fortywould return again. Ten homes are four couples were getting married on that land now. that day. They were all about the We visited Dave and Karen Square. Scrantage, who left our church We came back on Sunday to years ago to move to Oregon. We hear the grand Mormon Taberwent to church with them. After- nacle Choir do their TV program. wards, we had some serious talk of The prettiest flower gardens I the future of small churches like have ever seen in my life adorned the ones we attend. the grounds. When we traveled home through Considering the wedding parWashington and Oregon, we ties, the choir visit and the gorpassed by miles and miles where geous flowers, visiting Temple rhododendrons were a blaze of Square made the highlight list for colors everywhere. me on the trip. And I must admit Ray got tired of my broken re- I was impressed with the commitcord. “Look at that one.” I would ment of the team of Mormon girl say with a sigh of admiration and missionaries from India and Pakia click of the camera. Considering stan as they guided us about and all the scenery we passed through witnessed their faith. including Hawaii, they took top The whole trip was a highlight. honors for I found their natural It took a little planning, but Ray beauty breathtaking. and I made it. Our highlight experience in the I am very proud of that accomRedwoods was one of memories. plishment. Plus, it was a great We made our visit to the drive- time together. thru Chandelier Tree. There is a Doris Butt is a retired teacher, story. and can be reached at raydoIn 1957 my friend, Shirley, and I ris53@aol.com. braved a trip out west in my brand
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Spring is officially here. That means If retirement is near, you’ll want to it’s time for spring cleaning! jump into the fast lane right away. If People everywhere are shedding the you’re younger and retirement seems effects of fall and winter. But what a lifetime away, it’s still in your best about dusting off your long-term fi- interest to begin saving now, as comnancial plan? April is National pound interest will work to Financial Literacy Month — TOM IMES your advantage. Experts agree the perfect time to spring into that saving when you’re young action when it comes to planwill make a world of difference ning your financial future. And if you when the time comes to draw on your already have a plan, this is a great retirement savings. opportunity to take another look. Don’t take our word for it. You can According to a 2011 survey by check out the numbers yourself. A the Employee Benefit Research Insti- great place to start figuring out how tute, more than half of workers report much you will need for retirement is they’ve put away less than $25,000 to learn how much you could expect in total savings and investments; a from Social Security. whopping 29 percent have less than You can do that in minutes with $1,000 saved for the future. Social Security’s online Retirement If you haven’t started already, now Estimator. is the time to begin saving for your reThe Retirement Estimator offers an tirement — no matter what your age. See BUDGET, Page 14
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Senior Source Dear Senior Source, Q. My parents named me Executor of their estate in their Last Will and Testament. What does this mean? If they have left over consumer debt, will I be responsible for it? A. An Executor of an estate is the person who takes care of the final expenses after a loved one dies. Sometimes an executor is named prior to death, and in other cases one is named after going through probate. The person appointed can be a spouse, adult child, family member or an attorney. The executor is responsible for filing the decedent's federal estate income taxes and final tax return and for protecting all assets. A full list of responsibilities can be found by visiting www. uslegalwills.com. The Executor adds up all the assets of the estate. Assets may, but not always, include life insurance policies, retirement, home, car, jewelry, collectables, and other assets. The Executor must then pay the debts on accounts with the assets. Some of these debts may include hospital bills, funeral service expenses, credit card accounts and any other accounts. If an estate has a greater amount of assets versus debt it is known as being solvent. This means that all of the known debts can be paid off and the remaining assets can be split among family or charities. If there are more debts than assets, then it is up to the executor to choose which debts are most important to pay in full first, mainly secured debt such as mortgages and car loans, then to distribute the remaining assets to the creditors based on importance and then notify creditors that the debtor
is deceased and the estate is insolvent. If there is not enough money to pay for a remaining balance of a credit card, the credit card company has to write off the amount according to www.creditcards.com. When there is not enough money in the estate to cover even the secured debt, then the property and/ or vehicle will need to be sold or risk being foreclosed or repossessed, unless there is another person listed on the mortgage who can keep up payments. Many believe that executing an estate should be left to professionals who have experience with this process. According to an article from bankrate. com, the decisions made by the Executor can end with a lawsuit from family members who disputes the decisions. When it comes to handling the finances of others, make sure you are up to the job before it is too late. Ask to see the Will before accepting the job as Executor and before their death so you know what to expect. If you are not comfortable with the responsibility, voice your concerns to the loved ones about the duty, and make suggestions for other arrangements. It may save your family a lot of time, headaches, and heartaches. I hope this information has been helpful and as always, "May the Source be with you!" The Source is written by Jennifer R. McClellan, Community Relations Assistant of LifeTime Resources, Inc. 13091 Benedict Drive, Dillsboro, IN 47018. If you would like to ask her a question, feel free to write in or call. E-mail: jmcclellan@lifetimeresources.org, phone (812) 432-5215. Sources: Google, www.creditcards.com, www.bankrate.com, www.uslegalwills.com, www.ehow.com
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Over Fifty Magazine Supplement A publication of LifeTime Resources Inc., where our mission is, “Working together to provide services that help people maintain their independence.”
A Letter from the Executive Director Dear Friends, Daily we hear about new reports and studies conducted by various organizations, universities and agencies touting the importance of exercise and movement. For some older adults, even though they hear the benefits of exercise, they think they are too old to exercise or try something new. This attitude may do more harm than good, not only to your physical fitness, but to your overall quality of life. It is common knowledge that daily physical Sally Beckley activity can help prevent or manage most of the chronic Executive Director conditions that plague our society such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity. But do you realize that physical activity can make you happy? Numerous studies have shown that if you have the blues or depression, something as simple as taking a walk can help lift your mood.
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Preventing Hospital Delirium Hospitals are places of treatment, rest and renewal. If one goes to a hospital for an illness or surgery, one would expect to feel better by the end of the stay. However, hospital stays have proven to be anything but relaxing, restful or healing for many older adults. Over the years, there have been increasing incidences of what is known as hospital delirium. The condition is common in older adults who have to stay in a hospital for treatment. It was once thought by doctors to be temporary and reversible. Now it is considered deadly. Hospital delirium is caused by a number of things related to hospital practices. It can be caused by administering sedatives, waking a patient up repeatedly to take vitals, some medications including antihistamines, antidepressants and those for blood pressure, lack of movement, lack of food and water, and being without eyeglasses and/or dentures. Symptoms of hospital delirium include vivid hallucinations, confusion and inattention. There are varying degrees of consciousness related to the ailment. Some people are alert and agitated picking at clothes and I.V.s, while others are slowmoving, sleepy and not making eye contact. While delirium can go away if it is
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Discharging from a hospital or other health care setting should be well thought out--both to provide for a smooth transition as well as to avoid a readmission due to not being successful at home. Asking yourself and your caregivers some basic questions will help to make this happen. How have my medications changed since the admission? What kinds of care will I need upon discharge? Who will be available to help me? If I need more help at home,
how can I get this and how much will it cost? These are important questions and knowing the answers will be a big factor in a successful return to home. Most hospital readmissions can be avoided if you have the correct information about care before being discharged. Make sure you or a caregiver writes all instructions down including those for medications and possible therapies to ensure a comfortable recuperation at home.
Help is available through the Social Services department at the hospital or nursing facility. Additionally, the ADRC at LifeTime Resources has a great deal of information and sources of assistance to help you. An example is the "Discharge Planning Checklist", published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which is available online at www.medicare.gov or can be obtained by calling us at 1812-432-6200. We are here to help.
Remaining Active While Homebound by Adam Cisler Being homebound can cause health problems similar to any disease or illness. However, there are ways to manage being homebound and the challenges that come from it. Unfortunately it is difficult to consider being homebound a condition. We don't see commercials for it on TV and doctors rarely ask or have the time to be concerned about what our home life is like. Therefore, it isn't a surprise that the condition of being homebound is often overlooked by doctors, families and even by the person who is homebound. Similar to a traditional illness, being homebound has "medications" that you can take. These aren't pills that you find in the drug store and your doctor won't write you a prescription. However, there are solutions. After someone is "diagnosed" as being homebound you will have to consider what is the cause. A person who is homebound due to social isolation, depression, or anxiety has very different needs than someone who has social support but is physically unable to navigate outside the home due to handicap accessibility, physical strength or fitness, risk of injury and general failure to thrive. Sometimes these conditions can mix together and several solutions will need to work together to treat being homebound. For the individual who finds them self socially isolated and cut off from friends, family, and the community, but is willing and able to come out to the community, there are plenty of options. There are different clubs and organizations that are putting on activities in our communities right now. Our corner of Indiana can't offer the same activities as our neighbors in Cincinnati, Louisville, and Indianapolis enjoy but you may be surprised to find out what is going on here at home. Consult local newspapers, public announcements, libraries and senior centers for events. For more
information reference the article Activities in the Community in this issue of Over Fifty. Those with physical limitations will often find it difficult and even intimidating to go out of our comfortable homes. The good news is that there are many options to remain active with little to no barriers. Simple exercises and stretches are a good way to use it instead of losing it. Doctors, physical therapists and occupational therapists all can offer good regimens to get and keep you fit. The Batesville, Madison, and Vevay communities offer EnhanceFitness classes that are free to the public. EnhanceFitness is a program specifically for older adults to exercise at their own pace and within their own limitations. Tai Chi, Yoga, and Dancing are low stress and are great for flexibility, cardio exercise, and balance; these can be done in the home with use of instructional books or VHS and DVDs as well as at gyms or with private instructors. When someone is homebound, it can be all too easy to get down on ourselves and feel like we've reached the end of the road. Of course that road is only in our minds and is usually self imposed. When anxiety and depression are slowing us down thinking positive is the last thing we want to do; but challenging ourselves can be a good alternative. If we challenge ourselves to walk for just a few minutes, or to make that phone call to our child or friend, we’ve then taken the first steps. Vitamin D has been shown to reduce depression so opening the shades and letting the sun in can warm your body and your spirit. For someone looking to exercise their mind there are other solutions. Novels, crossword puzzles, traditional games like scrabble, and jigsaw puzzles. Brain Fitness is a series of new brain tests and exercises designed to sharpen your mind. There are several kinds of Brain Fitness programs available, you can choose one
on your own or consult your doctor or social workers that you may already have contact with. With proper transportation provided by friends, family or Catch-A-Ride by LifeTime Resources, a person can attend local community colleges for presentations or even attend classes whether it is for a degree or not. Community Centers, Senior Centers, Libraries, Book Stores, Community Fairs often have public speakers on a wide range of stimulating topics. For the tech savvy senior there are even more possibilities. A computer and the internet is a gateway to an online community for any hobby or passion. Computers and tablet computers like the iPad are becoming more user friendly and portable. Users can play games, research topics, stay informed on current events, and "Skype" or "FaceTime" other users and see friends and family who are down the road or on the other side of the world. For those with sought after skills and the computer know-how they can find lucrative careers as medical transcribers, editors, or digital graphic artists and designers. May 2012 has been designated Older Americans Month by the Administration on Aging and the theme this year is 'Never Too Old To Play.' Indeed there have never been so many options for the older adult to be active and engaged. The prescription for “homeboundness� is probably a combination of a number of these techniques. None of these solutions will be found on a prescription pad or behind the counter at a drug store, but they are still ways to improve your quality of life. We are quick to give the latest pill a chance but sometimes forget we can make a positive change on our own. -Adam Cisler is a gerontologist and the Aging Program Specialist for LifeTime Resources
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Activities to Stay Active in the Community Keeping an active lifestyle in your community has never been easier. There are several opportunities and resources available for older adults who want to maintain fitness, social interactions, and independence. Silver Sneakers is a fitness program that caters to older adults. The classes offer strength training, stretching and low-impact group aerobics. Many of the facilities where these classes are held allow the use of all of their fitness equipment including pools and hot tubs. The fitness program is covered by many insurance companies as a way for older adults to stay healthy and minimize chronic conditions and other age-related issues such as falls. There are several local venues that offer Silver Sneakers, to find the one nearest you visit www.silversneakers.com. Tai Chi is the art of movement and breathing, bringing mind and body together.
Participants engage in slow and controlled movements that help improve balance, coordination, and agility. It also helps reduce stress. Tai chi is offered locally at Switzerland County YMCA. For more information, please visit www.switzymca.org Aurora offers monthly Senior Dances. The Main Street Aurora Senior Dances are held on the second Saturday of each month at the Aurora Lions Club and cost $5.00 per person. Proceeds from the dances benefit Relay for Life. For more information and senior dance dates, please visit www.aurora.in.us. If you are feeling adventurous and a little exotic, try Belly Dancing. This activity works many large muscle groups and is low impact. Classes are held at the Switzerland County YMCA on Thursday mornings and once a month at Madison Public Library.
Some communities, like Aurora, offer Senior Dances as a way for older adults to stay active and to raise funds for community events. ...continued on page 10
Surviving in a Food Desert Having access to food is essential for a healthy life. Most communities don't have to think twice about going to get food. When running low on supplies, they can simply get in their car and drive a couple of miles to the nearest grocery store to buy more food. For some communities, though, places to buy food have become scarce. Recently, Vevay lost its only grocery store. There are very few opportunities to buy groceries and to access fresh fruits and vegetables without driving more than 20 miles back and forth to other communities. The town and even the county it resides in, Switzerland, has become what is know as a Food Desert, or an area that has been determined that it is too difficult to get food for vulnerable populations. While younger adults may easily travel to the next county to get groceries, it is not as simple for many of the older adults who live in the community. Many are unable to drive and lack other transportation opportunities. Some may not be able to make a trip so far, walk through the store, then have a long trip back home. It is simply exhausting. Most live on fixed incomes and may not be able to afford the rising gasoline prices to travel so far. Compounding the issue, a much regarded food program recently went out of business. Angel Food Ministries, which sold bulk food at low costs, was a popular resource for local residents. Now, they don't have that option. According to Elders at the Table (EAT) Coalition, Indiana is the 12th most food insecure state in the country. Older adults struggle to make ends meet, but usually do not
admit that they do not have enough money to buy food. In the meantime, it has been reported that 58 percent of older adults who are admitted to the hospital are malnourished. When the body becomes malnourished, muscles weaken which in turn can lead to falls and a loss of independence. So how are these vulnerable populations supposed to get food to stay healthy? When the grocery store in Vevay closed, Catch-A-Ride stepped up to take those who frequent the Vevay Senior Nutrition Activity Center (SNAC) shopping in Madison once a month. Anyone can receive this service by calling Catch-A-Ride at 812-432-3960 There are several other ways to buy food. Some can be delivered right to your door. Market Day is an example of buying groceries in a nontraditional way. It is a fundraising operation that many schools utilize to help fund their special projects. The food service sells mainly frozen items including meat and vegetables that are ordered online and then shipped to the local school sponsoring the fundraiser. You can buy your groceries and support local schools at the same time. For more information about Market Day, please visit www.marketday.com. You may also want to contact your local school corporation to see if it uses Market Day as a fundraiser. Schwan's is a home delivery grocery service that specialized in a variety of frozen foods and ice cream. They also have coupons for their items. Customers can order items both online and over the phone and the order will be delivered by one of their yellow trucks or by mail. For more information please visit www. schwans.com or call
1-888-724-9267. Mom's Meals provides prepared fresh full meals that remain fresh in the refrigerator for two weeks after delivery. The heat and eat meals cater to the needs of older adults, including diabetic appropriate meals. All orders are shipped to the home via FedEx. Customers can order online at www.momsmeals.com or call 866-971-MOMS. LifeTime is looking into starting a program similar to Angel Food Ministries for our underserved areas. Smart Choice Food Ministries buys food in bulk from a grocer in Cincinnati and currently ships to churches in Indianapolis where volunteers help distribute food to needy individuals. It is estimated that a 20 pound box of food that normally sells for $60 to $80 can be purchased for half the price. Please keep reading our supplements for updates on this project. Lastly, people who have elderly neighbors who are homebound may want to check in on them from time to time. In the wake of recent tornadoes we have seen how positive things can happen from negative situations when communities pull together to support each other. Checking in on elderly neighbors and offering help is no different. Ask them if they need any bread, eggs, milk or other household staples before heading to the grocery store. Assist them in completing an online order for one of the companies above if they have never used a computer or the internet. Doing these acts of kindness helps nurture relationships and keep older adults nourished in a food desert.
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Wildlife Comes to Osgood Participants of the Osgood Senior Nutrition Activity Center (SNAC) had a unique activity on March 27th. A specialist from a local wildlife preserve made a presentation showing some of her animals. Kathy Hershey, from the Utopian Wildlife Rehabilitators, brought several of her animal friends to the Osgood SNAC for participants to see and learn about, which included a barn owl, a falcon, a turkey vulture, an opossum and a box turtle. The organization provides rehabilitative services and sanctuary for animals that are too injured to remain in the wild. They focus primarily on animals indigenous to Indiana. The wildlife presentation is just one of
many activities planned on a daily basis for the Osgood SNAC, located at The Buckeye Village Apartments. The SNAC hosts activities such as health screenings, educational opportunities, cards, bingo, exercise, and music. Participants also have the opportunity to play Nintendo Wii games on a daily basis, which helps them remain active. If you live in the Versailles or Osgood area and would like to take part in these activities, please call Marlene Hughes at 812689-4234. To find the SNAC in your community, please call 812-432-6200 or visit www.lifetime-resources.org.
Golden Hoosier Award Nominations are Being Sought!
The Golden Hoosier Award is the highest honor bestowed upon an older adult in Indiana, by the Lieutenant Governor and the Indiana Family and Social Service Administration to recognize outstanding efforts in volunteerism.
Qualified nominees must:
• Be 65 years of age or older by January 1, 2012 • Volunteered more than three years since age 60 • Positively impacted members of a community, civic organization, or faithbased organization • Live in Dearborn, Jefferson, Ripley, Ohio or Switzerland counties • Not be a previous recipient of a state or national award including the Senior Spotlight Award, Hoosier Lifetime Award, Distinguished Hoosier Award, or Sagamore of the Wabash Award • Must be available to accept Award at Ceremony to be held August 14th in Indianapolis Please call Jennifer at 812-432-5215 or 800-742-5001 to request nomination packet or visit www.lifetime-resources.org Deadline for nominations is June 1, 2012
Legal Assistance Legal assistance is available for individuals who are at least 60 years of age who need help in dealing with legal issues and problems. The goal of the Legal Aid Program is to assist older adults with understanding and maintaining rights, exercising choices, benefit from available services, and resolve disputes in the areas of: Income, Health Care, Long-term Care, Nutrition, Housing, Utilities, Protective Services, Defense of Guardianship, Abuse, Neglect, and Age Discrimination For more information or to make a referral for the Legal Aid program call the ADRC at LifeTime Resources at 812-432-6200 or 877-234-3641.
The Turkey Vulture, shown here, can have a wing span of up to 6 feet says Hershey. This bird only feeds on what is already dead. Hershey brought three birds with her to the Osgood SNAC.
Activities…from page 9 Please contact those locations for more information Keeping your mind active is just as important as keeping your body active. Chess is a great game to engage your brain as you strategize your next move. A Chess Club recently formed at the Madison Public Library at 420 West Main Street in Madison and welcomes all chess players. The group is free,
but please bring your own board and pieces. Please call 812-265-2744 for more information. These are just a few examples of activities people can try in order to remain active. Every community has different offerings. Contact your local YMCA's, community centers, senior centers, libraries and hospitals for a complete list of programs available.
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Volunteer opportunities of many kinds through RSVP Pen Pal Program
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It’s that time of year again, when RSVP is asked to sortandcountticketsforalocalfiredepartmentfund raiser. In addition we will be stuffing envelopes for their mail out. If you are interested in helping, please call RSVP at 812-539-4005.
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Take recycled material and make it into something useful for students Volunteers are needed to design, and assemble learn- ing games for elementary education projects. Mate- rial is supplied and many projects can be done at home. If Elementary Education is your perk you are very much needed to help design the games to cover the mandatory curriculum areas.
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ing, computer work and other clerical task on Wednesday in Aurora. Also needs assistance from 2:00-5:00pm on Wednesday at the clothing outlet in Lawrenceburg. Clearinghouse is also looking for someone to help stock shelves, light housekeeping and sack up perish- able food products. Should be able to lift around 10- 15 pounds. Call RSVP 812-539-4005 for more information.
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Are in need of music groups, piano player, readers, board game players, and bingo callers to provide extraentertainmenttotheresidents.
R.S.V.P. is in need of volunteers to crochet baby hats & booties for the birthing center at D.C.H. Walker caddies, catheter bag covers, body monitor bags, and lapquilts(46x36)areneededfornursinghomeresi- dents. Chemo hats for the Oncology Dept. at D.C.H. are also needed. Also volunteers are needed to sew dog and cat toys for PAWS. Material for these pro- jects can be picked up at the R.S.V.P. office.
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Always something new at Old Friends and Bright Beginnings Old Friends And Bright Beginnings’ monthly luncheon will be on May 3, at 11:30 a.m. at Dearborn Hills United Methodist Church. Lunch will be catered by B&P Grubbs. They will be serving chicken pot-pie over biscuits, stewed apples, hot slaw, and dessert. Your reservation and $8 will be appreciated by Sunday, April 29 by contacting Lois Gellert 812-487-2026 or Thelma Stutz 812-637-5569. We are excited that Doug Morgan, Professional Country Vocalist, has consented to return as our guest entertainer. Doug, a former home town boy from Bright, is well known in the area and everyone enjoys his singing. He has been keeping busy with many singing engagements and was called back for an audition for the TV program “The Voice”. He didn’t make the show but was very encouraged by it. We are glad he has fit us in his schedule and are looking forward to his sharing his talent with us. Thanks to Joyce Baer, Genealogist Specialist and story teller for her costumed
story about Mary Ingles and her capture by Shawnee Chief Black Wolf in 1755 and her ordeal and her escape. Joyce made it very exciting in her presentation and it was enjoyed by all. Also, thanks to Jon Batch, Dearborn Hills Youth Director, for leading the devotions titled “God’s Breath Brings Life” from Ezekiel 37. He said we can be alive but not truly living until God breathes true life into us and then we can pursue His promises for us. Jon always challenges us that even though we are senior citizens God still has a purpose for our lives. Again, our thanks to B&P for their usual good food. We enjoyed having a group of ladies from the Rockdale Methodist Church join us in playing volleyball.We will be playing May 10 and 24 at 10 a.m. and you are also invited to come and join us in this exciting, fun, game. Next Luncheon will be June 7, the last one for this season.
Needs for volunteers are unlimited front desk, mes- senger, same day surgery, snack bar, and gift shop.
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Quilts made for an incentive program for new moth- ers. Material can be picked up at the RSVP Office.
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Volunteers are needed to sew dolls, doll dresses, balls, and toys for the children who are admitted in the Emergency Room at Dearborn County Hospital. Patterns and material are provided.
Lawrenceburg Main Street
Volunteers are needed monthly to count, sort and distribute Main Street flyers to approximately 60 businesses in Lawrenceburg. This involves driving and some walking. If interested please call R.S.V.P.
Volunteers needed
Volunteers are needed to bag groceries, stock shelves, and various other task. Volunteers are also needed to sew Feeling Buddy Gingerbread Men. The stuffed Gingerbread Men help children to iden- tifytheirfeelings,materialisprovi ded.Pleasecall the RSVP 812-539-4005 if you are interested.
Food Pantry
Volunteers are needed Monday afternoons and Tuesday mornings to help stock a local food pantry. For more information call RSVP at 812-539-4005.
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National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association to exhibit the official rifle of the State of Indiana The National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association is honored to have the privilege of exhibiting the newly proclaimed “Indiana State Rifle” in the NMLRA Education Building Museum on Saturday, June 9, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., during the Spring National Shoot. Grouseland Foundation, stewards of the Indiana Territorial Governor’s Mansion of William Henry Harrison and future US President in Vincennes, Ind., is proud to own one of only six known remaining guns made by John Small, the first sheriff of Knox County, Ind., at a time when Knox County extended across the current states of Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin and Michigan. House Bill 1283 in the Indiana General Assembly, which passed on March 6, designates the “Grouseland Rifle” as the official rifle of Indiana. The legislation was added to a bill authored in the House of Representatives by Rep. Kathy K Richardson (R-29, Noblesville). State Senator John Waterman (R-39, Shelburn) authored an amendment to the bill to include the adoption of the State rifle. The legislation was signed in to law by Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels on March 15. John Small (1768 – 1821) was not only a militia captain, tavern-keeper and territorial legislator; he was also a master artist and craftsman, particularly as a gunsmith. John Small came to the American colonies with his family from Ireland in 1768 and was raised in Pennsylvania. At the age of 14, he had begun his career as a gunsmith, serving at Fort Pitt and as a militia soldier during the American Revolution. Small moved to Vincennes by 1785 and established himself as a merchant and gunsmith. He was appointed an officer of the local militia and in April
1786, led a force of mounted militia into a fight with Piankeshaw Indians, which became known as the Battle of the Embarras. In 1788, Small opened a tavern on the banks of the Wabash which was eventually used as the first Knox County Courthouse between 1790 and 1794, and the Indiana territorial legislature met there before the territorial capitol building was built around 1805. In 1797, Small established the first ferry across the Wabash River from his tavern property. In 1799, Small was the last representative of Knox County to the Northwest Territory Legislature just before the Indiana Territory was founded in 1800. The following year, he was appointed Surveyor of Lands for Knox County and served as Adjutant General of the territorial militia under Governor and future President William Henry Harrison. The “Grouseland Rifle” was made sometime between 1803 and 1812 during the “Golden Age” of the long barreled rifles. Small’s Grouseland Long Rifle is unusually long, 61 ½”, slender and graceful. It has elaborate pierced silver and brass inlays. The octagonal barrel has a silver plate on the top marked “Jn. Small Vincennes.” John Small was considered a master woodworker, ironsmith, and his brass and silver work show he was the equal of any artisan of the period. As a silversmith he has been called the Paul Revere of the frontier. Special features on the rifle include the round silver medallion engraved with the emblem of the United
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States and the angel Gabriel on the brass patch box, opposite the medallion. The delicate silver inlay strung atop the gun butt is representative of only the finest craftsmanship. The rifle was purchased by the Grouseland Foundation in 2004, and is on display at the William Henry Harrison Mansion, 3 West Scott Street, Vincennes. Another of John Small’s rifles, which was owned by William Clark, of Lewis & Clark, is on display at the Missouri Historical Society and was likely carried throughout the Lewis and Clark Expedition. State Senator John Waterman (R-Shelburn), said, “What makes this story particularly interesting, and why I believe the Grouseland Rifle is worthy of being named the Indiana State Rifle, is because John Small was also commissioned by William Henry Harrison to design the Seal of the Indiana Territory – which later became the Indiana State Seal.” Waterman continues, “We do not know if this rifle was carried in a famed frontier battle, but it most certainly provided food and protection to a pioneer family of early Indiana. This rifle and its maker are both integral parts of Indiana history and as such, the rifle is worthy of its designation as the Indiana State Rifle.” William Henry Harrison’s “Grouseland” is open for tours daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Mansion was the first brick home built in Indiana (1804), and is a National Historic Landmark. For information on the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association’s Education Building Museum and the Spring National Shoot, contact Leslie Martin Conwell, NMLRA American History Events Coordinator, nmlraevents@seidata.com, 765-491-9547.
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Dillsboro Homecoming 'time' just around corner Jump up and find yourself a frog: Dillsboro Homecoming is just around the corner! With this year’s theme As Time Goes On, the May 16-19 street festival features old-time contests, frog jumping and costumed competition, Grampa Cratchet, Poor Jack Amusements midway and Nashville entertainment, said co-chairman Brett “Mooch” Hamilton. New this year will be an activity from Shelbyville, he said. “It’s Human Hamster Balls – like the ones you run around in,” said Hamilton. The balls and their human occupants will roll around on top of the water in a 2-foot deep, 40-foot pool. And returning from the past? Bingo! Wednesday’s activities begin at 7 p.m., with opening ceremonies followed by prince and princess, king and queen and other awards, then Twinkie eating, a scavenger hunt, apple peeling, corn shelling and crosscut saw competitions. Stage entertainment begins on Thursday, with Skallywags providing the music at 8:30 p.m., following the baby contest at 7:15 p.m. Registration for the 24-month and under crowd
will be 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. “We’re trying to have a smokefree entertainment area,” Hamilton said, asking smokers to respect others sharing their space. Frog competitions are Friday, beginning at 6:45 p.m. Billed as the 35th annual, the frog contests have no entry fee and no age limit. Following, Midnight Special will play classic rock from the 70s and 80s at 8:30 p.m. Saturday is chockful of activities: ■the ■ 5K run and walk at 8 a.m.; ■parade ■ at 11 a.m.; ■classic ■ car show at noon in the US Bank lot (432-3631 to register); ■■ Zippo the Clown will perform at 12:15 p.m., ■■ parade winners announced at 12:34 p.m. ■■ and the South Dearborn jazz band and show choirs from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. ■Evening ■ entertainment includes Linda Lee from Arcadia, Ind., then The Brasher Bogue Project and Michael Ray out of Nashville, all country music performers. The music starts after the opening ceremony at 6 p.m. “They’re all openers for the headliner, which is Jeff Bates. He’s a pretty good Nashville act,” said Hamilton.
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Grilling season is back with burgers Grilling season has returned, and that means cooking up some burgers at your next backyard barbecue. This year, try a new take on this beloved summer staple
with the following recipe for "Best Burger With Blue Cheese Butter" courtesy of Eric Treuille and Birgit Erath's "Grilling" (DK Publishing).
Best Burger With Blue Cheese Butter Serves 4 ■■1 pound ground chuck steak ■■2 teaspoons salt ■■1 teaspoon black pepper ■■4 1/2-inch slices blue cheese butter (see box) ■■4 sesame hamburger buns, halved Combine ground steak with salt and pepper. Divide into 4 equal-sized pieces and gently shape into 4 burgers about 1-inch-thick. Grill burgers and warm buns according to instructions below. Top burgers with butter and serve hot in sesame buns.
for medium rare, or 5 minutes per side for well done. Place buns cut side down on grill pan until warm lightly golden, 1 minute. Best Burger Variations ■■* Herbed Burger: Add 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 crushed garlic clove and 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion to the ground steak. ■■* Spicy Burger: Add 1/2 teaspoon tabasco, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce and 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard to the ground steak.
Outdoor cooking:
Think ahead:
■■Grill over hot coals for 3 minutes per side for rare, 4 minutes per side for medium rare, or 5 minutes per side for well done. Place buns cut side down on grill until warm and lightly golden, 1 minute.
Shape burgers up to 1 day in advance. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
Indoor cooking:
Cooks' Note: Overhandling the meat when shaping will result in a tough, dry burger. To guarantee a juicy burger, handle the meat as little as possible.
Preheat a ridged cast-iron grill pan over high heat. Cook for 3 minutes per side for rare, 4 minutes per side
Blue-Cheese Butter Makes 15 servings ■■16 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened ■■4 ounces (1 cup crumbled) blue cheese ■■2 teaspoons black pepper
Place ingredients in a food processor or blender; pulse until well blended. Wrap in foil. Place in the freezer until hard, about 45 minutes. To serve, roll back foil and cut into 1/2-inch slices. When slicing from frozen, warm the knife under hot water first. After slicing, always tightly rewrap the unused flavored butter roll in the foil before returning to refrigerator or freezer.
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Time for Tootsie Rolls The Msgr. ‘William J. Kreis Council No. 1231, Knights of Columbus in Lawrenceburg is planning its 35th Annual Solicitation Drive for May 11 and 12 to benefit the area’s handicapped citizens. The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic, family, fraternal service organization with over a million and a half members worldwide and 228 members in our local Council. The Order is anchored in the principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism with Charity foremost among them. Since our first drive in 1978 we have raised $192,439.99 for the handicapped citizens. All proceeds in excess of the cost of the Tootsie Rolls go to support the local agencies and programs working with the handicapped including New Horizons Rehabilitation Inc., Special Olympics, Dearborn County A. R. C. and ROD Special Education Cooperative. All effort on the drive is volunteered and there are no administrative expenses. As last year, we are asking local busi-
nesses and professionals to underwrite the cost of the Tootsie Rolls. We are suggesting contributions of $12, the cost of 200 Tootsie Rolls but any contribution more or less would be greatly appreciated. To illustrate the continued growth of the program, we have included a tabulation of the 35th year total of collections, expenses and net distributed. With your continued help we will have another successful year. Won’t you again join us in this most worthwhile project? Please make your check payable to Knights of Columbus Council No. 1231 and send it to: Knights of Columbus Council 1231, 9 West Center St., Lawrenceburg, IN 47025-1931. Thank you for your continued support. Sincerely, Grerald Bruns Grand Knight Msgr. William J. Kreis Knights of Columbus Council No. 1231
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Get ready for Friends of the Library’s used book sale Stock up on summer reading at the Friends of the Library’s annual used book sale, Thursday, May 3-Saturday, May 5, at the Lawrenceburg Library, 150 Mary Street. The sale features a wide selection of used fiction, nonfiction and children’s books, as well as musical CDs and cassettes, and movies on VHS and DVD – all donated to the sale by library patrons. The three-day event begins 6-8
p.m. May 3, with Friends Member Preview Night. New mem-
bers may join that evening. The sale is open to the public 9 a.m. to
4 p.m. Friday, May 4, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 5. If you have items to donate to the sale, bring them to the circulation desk at the library during regular library hours. Donations are tax-deductible. The Friends of the Library used book sale at the North Dearborn Branch will be Thursday, May 17-Saturday, May 19. For further information, call the Lawrenceburg Library at 812/537-2775.
MAY 2012
Sign up for FarmFresh produce The Laughery Valley Growers, a multi-agricultural cooperative in Batesville and other nearby towns, is accepting registrations for 2012 FarmFreshCSA. This year the LVG coop offers local residents a share of fresh seasonal produce for 22 weeks. This produce is grown by coop members who use safe and natural methods of production. The weekly boxes are packed and ready for pick up by subscribers on Wednesdays from 3:30-7:30pm at Walhill Farm on Six Pine Ranch Road from June 6 through October 31, 2011. A sign-up form and seasonal fee information for a large or a small CSA box are available at www.foodandgrowers.org. Brochures describing the nature of a Community Supported Agriculture program and identifying the local produce grown for this program are available at the library and various other public locations or by calling S. Claire at 812-933-0818. For information about growers participating in this cooperative, visit the same website. Early sign-up is suggested.