Sassy • Spirited • Successful
October 2015
INSIDE • Breast Cancer Awareness Month: How to do a breast self-exam
Say Cheese to No-Fuss Food • Have S’More! • Try Yoga - the Oldest Form of Stretching
Sassy • Spirited • Successful “I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” --L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables. Australian musician Nick Cave has said that "Complacency is the great disease of your autumn years." We hope that by browsing through our pages, you have enough ideas and inspiration to not only embrace this time of year but this time of life as well. Stretch your way toward better health by giving yoga a try (pg. 4). "If you build it, they will come," especially in regards to constructing the perfect cheese platter (pg. 6). Keep them asking for s'more by jazzing up the familiar treat (pg. 5). Hit the road and rediscover Greenfield Village (pg. 8). Pick some apples. Jump in the leaves--carefully--there is great info on sprains (pg. 3) that we hope no one will need. Get out those cozy sweaters and indulge in all that is pumpkin. Mother Nature is giving us her grand finale. Complacency in autumn is simply not an option.
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BOOMERS Enjoy this issue! & Beyond • Sprains, Strains and Fractures 3 Bodacious Boomers Mary Helen Darah Nancy Jomantas Connie Torrey Beyond Boomer Consultant Sharon Lange Contributing Writers Neil Garrison, Sharon Lange, Kayla Lewandowski, Jennifer Ruple, Diane Simon, Michael Zerner Boomer’s Digital Media Specialist Layne Torrey Boomer Wanna-Be-Layout and Design Elissa Cary Boom Your Business with Advertising boomersandbeyond2014@gmail.com 419/824-0100 Bond with the Boomers infoboomersandbeyond@gmail.com On The Web sylvaniaadvantage.com/boomers-beyond Boomers Hangout 5655 N. Main St. #1, Sylvania, Ohio 43560
• Nifty After Fifty - Yoga
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• Varicose Veins
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• Books for Boomers • Crossword Fun!
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• InSIGHTful Tips
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• Community Snaps
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• Going Beyond
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• Rediscover Greenfield Village
• Bob Schira, of For the Love of Art, keeps the creatives of the area well-stocked in supplies, frames and inspiration with his adult class.
• The latest artistic endeavor from class member Lee Stedcke, who has been attending classes for the past eight years.
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Sprains, Strains and Fractures What’s What and Where to Go By Diane Simon, RN, CEN
Diane Simon, RN, CEN
Sprains, strains and fractures can occur at any time of year. Whether it is running in summer sports or slipping on ice in the winter, these injuries are never out of season. While they can be painful and definitely slow us up for a bit, their care is not difficult and, when given the proper attention, there are usually no
long-term effects. What is the difference? While these injuries most commonly involve our extremities, sprains, strains, and fractures can occur anywhere in the body where there are ligaments, muscles, tendons, or bones. Definitions of these injuries are specific to the portions injured: • Sprains involve a stretching and tearing of a ligament, such as those composing the ankle. • Strains involve a stretching and tearing of a tendon or a muscle, such as the thigh muscle. • Fractures involve the breaking of a bone, whether hairline, complete, or displaced. How do I know if it is broken? Unless you are Superman and have X-ray vision, you really don’t know if your arm is strained, sprained, or broken during the acute phase (unless it is pointed in a very awkward angle!) That is because the symptoms of all three injuries look exactly the same at onset: • Localized pain • Swelling • Bruising • Difficulty with movement X-rays are the only definitive method to establish a working diagnosis. That being said, the diagnosis should not inhibit the rapid care for these injuries. How is it treated? During the first 48 hours, the treatment for each of these maladies is exactly the same, with the only
exception being a displaced fracture. Strains, sprains, and fractures are all treated by the acronym we know as RICE. RICE stands for: Rest — You cannot expect a sprained ankle to feel better if you continue to run on it. The injured part must be babied a bit to be given time to heal. Ice — Cold contracts and will help slow down the flood of fluid to the area, which leads to the dramatic swelling in these injuries. Ice is the number one combatant to keep swelling to a minimum. Compression — is accomplished through devices like ace wraps and splints. By ‘putting the squeeze’ on the affected area, swelling is once again limited, lessening the impact of the injury and speeding the healing process. Elevation — Gravity can be our friend or our enemy with these injuries, depending on how we treat it. Keeping the extremity higher than the level of the heart will once again slow down the influx of fluids, lessening swelling. If we allow the injured to dangle below the level of the heart for any length of time, it will blow up like a balloon, making the injury more painful and leading to a longer recovery time. Seeking treatment for these injuries can be handled in almost any setting with the exception of displaced fractures. Displaced fractures are broken bones that are not only fractured, but markedly ‘out of line.’ The limb will have an odd appearance or be off set at an unnatural angle. Those injuries must be treated emergently due to the potential of circulation issues. Emergency Rooms and Urgent Care facilities who have the capability to sedate patients and reduce the fracture back into position are where the patient should head. In less suspicious cases, that is, injuries most likely to be sprains and strains, Urgent Care settings and your own personal physician are very appropriate avenues for treatment.
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The Amazing Benefits of Yoga By Michael Zerner, yoga instructor Have you ever watched dogs and cats wake up? What’s the first thing they do? They stretch! Have you ever watched a brand new baby resting? They are totally quiet and still, their breath is deep and peaceful. Have you ever taken the time to notice how you feel when you laugh, see a beautiful sunset, hug a loved one, sing a song? What do all these things have in common? The answer is yoga. Yoga is the oldest form of stretching to human kind. It is over five-thousand-years old; yet, it is only now seeing increased popularity across our world. Why? Because of its many and everlasting health benefits. Yoga means union of your body, mind and spirit, (spiritus is Latin for breath). Our breath is everything in life. We simply cannot live without it. Have you ever noticed when life is perfect for you? Maybe you have found a new love, your kids are behaving perfectly, you are in the zone while playing golf or tennis or exercising or you are just simply peaceful in this moment. That is yoga. Ancient yogis tell us the body is the past, (it is history), the mind is the future, (it is a mystery), but has moved to Main Street! Come visit us in our NEW location!
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the greatest gift given to us, the connection between body past and mind future, is our breath! That is why it is called the present. Indeed our breath and our bodies are an incredible gift! Walt Whitman reminds us, “Happiness, not in another place, but in this place; not for another hour, but for this hour.” Isn’t it time to enjoy your present? The main purpose of yoga is to focus on our breath and bodies, to open us up to the awareness of who we already are. Many of all ages, from little leaguers to professional athletes, from the physically and mentally challenged, from our young to our experienced elders, all are finding the amazing and wonderful affects of yoga. Those who are new to yoga and think that they will be bored and will get very little in the way of a workout, (who think that all they will do is to chant Om for an hour), soon find themselves huffing and puffing, sweating profusely and saying, “Wow” this is not what I thought it was. Incorporating yoga along with meditation, cardio, weight-bearing density exercises, gratitude and leaving our world a better place, is a recipe for a wonderful, healthy and peaceful life. Who doesn’t want that? Namaste.
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Entertaining Easy
Building the Perfect Cheese Platter By Jennifer Ruple Nothing signals the start of entertaining season like October. With its chilly evening air and earlier nightfall, the whole month just exudes coziness. It’s time to invite some friends, light some candles, and pour some wine. Arrange your cheese platter before For these types of guests arrive. gatherings, serve casual, no-fuss food. A beautiful cheese platter with a variety of items is that perfect food. It’s one that you can arrange in advance, giving you more quality time to spend with your guests. Elegant and satisfying, cheese is best served at room temperature; therefore, it can remain out on the buffet for the duration of your event. To build your cheese platter, start with a pretty plate, tray or cutting board. Next choose your cheeses –
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four or five will do. Try a goat cheese with herbs, Gouda or a Spanish manchego, Camembert or a French Brie, a blue such as Roquefort, and a cheddar. Selecting cheeses from different countries also offers something fun to talk about while comparing flavors. Of course, these are just suggestions. Don’t be afraid to experiment. There is no wrong way to serve cheese. If you don’t like a particular cheese, feel free to use one that you do. A variety of flavors and textures is the key. You could also create a theme platter with cheeses from one geographical area such as Italy, France or Wisconsin. It might be helpful to label the cheeses as guests may not be familiar with all of the varieties on the plate. Remember - you can do no wrong. Just think flavor, texture and variety. And don’t forget the wine. Building a Cheese Platter Arrange the cheeses Layer nuts, olives, and dried fruits, and garnish with whatever is in toward the corners season. of your platter, and then fill in the spaces with some of the following accoutrements: Cured meats – salami, prosciutto, pepperoni Dried or fresh fruits - dates, red grapes, figs, sliced apples and pears Olives – a mixture of your favorites or stuffed varieties Something crunchy for texture – almonds, pecans or spiced pumpkin seeds Crusty breads and crackers – water crackers, baguettes and specialty breads are the perfect vehicle to move the cheese Garnish with whatever is in season – fresh herbs, leaves or edible berries Serve cheese at room temperature – let stand for approximately 30 minutes to an hour
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Thoughts To Consider By Neil Garrison
A Bump in the Road to Financial Success Just like a roller coaster Last month I referred to, “as of this writing,” we haven’t had a 10% correction for several years. Obviously, no one can consistently and accurately predict every correction over the long run. We just know they are normal occurrences Neil Garrison and although unnerving, they are healthy for our markets. The question that should be on people’s minds is what has changed in our world from just over a month ago. The answer is not a lot has changed. We have continued weakness in China, flat overall earnings, a stagnant economy and the Federal Reserve is looking to raise short term interest rates for the first time in many years. This does not sound like we are going into recession … it sounds like more of the same. Unless we go into recession Most economists believe we will not be going into recession anytime soon and I happen to agree with that assessment with a couple of caveats. The first thought, is the pace and size of the interest rate increases that the Federal Reserve implements over the next year. It appears they will be modest. The second thought is the impact that our stronger dollar vis-a-vis other currencies will have on future corporate earnings. Finally, the impact of any unpredictable geopolitical events such as the refugee crisis or inept foreign policy. I don’t think a recession is in the cards anytime soon; however, it is important to monitor the data that comes out reflecting the health of our global economy. Go shopping When I was young, I would go to a discount store with my mother. I recall the store was always bustling with people looking for bargains and remember hearing on the loud speaker about a blue light special. I miss those blue light specials and frankly, I think that there could be some specials as of this writing. In the world of our financial markets, things can move very quickly as they did this past Aug. 24. I look at that day where some of the best companies in the world were on sale for a short period of time and it was akin to throwing the OCTOBER 2015
baby out with the proverbial bathwater. The advisors I have spoken with are building their shopping lists to see if anything goes on sale and retests the lows from Aug. 24. Our industry is not like most others as when things are on sale, people run away and hide. This is why your financial plan and contact with your advisor is critical in today’s volatile environment. Back to your plan I have written in this column that you should call your advisor about planning. Now is the time to take your plan and analyze your tolerance for risk. How did you feel over the last 60 days when the markets were moving sharply lower? Did you lose any sleep? Your plan will help you crystallize in your mind how you should be positioned as we move forward. We have been giving more second opinions than normal over the last couple of months and are finding that building wealth, health care issues and how to harvest social security benefits are still the highlighted topics of discussion. Even with the volatility, I am confident that our nation will weather any storms that come our way. Frankly, our nation has gone through a lot and as I write today, it is the 14th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks on our country. I can’t help but be confident that our future looks bright despite continued incompetence in the beltway. My favorite strategist has indicated over the last few years that we will be getting better leadership in Washington D.C. and, hopefully, growth-oriented policies will be implemented to move our economy forward. Enjoy the beautiful weather!
Neil C. Garrison is a Financial Advisor with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC. Any opinions are those of Neil Garrison and not necessarily those of RJFS, Raymond James, or this publication. Garrison Financial, LLC is located at 7261 West Central Ave. Toledo, OH 43617 and can be reached at 419/214-4000.
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A Step Back in Time
Rediscovering Greenfield Village If you’ve lived in the Toledo vicinity for a while, chances are that you’ve visited Greenfield Village at the Henry Ford Museum complex at least once in your lifetime, perhaps as a student or Jennifer Ruple during a family vacation. It had been a good 20 years since my husband and I first visited, back before we were married. A staff appreciation event through my husband’s employer, gave us the opportunity to go back recently. To be honest, we hardly recognized anything from that first visit long ago. Happily, the park was ours to rediscover all over again. The village is fairly large – we spent about five
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hours meandering through the seven historic districts while taking in the sights and sounds of early American life – the clip clop of horse-drawn carriages, ladies with parasols strolling down Main Street, and families enjoying rides in restored Model Ts. A parade of musicians The Eagle Tavern serves authentic 1850s recipes. and athletes clad in team colors alerted us that a baseball game was about to begin. We wandered through the working farms and craftworks districts, Henry Ford’s workshop and factory, explored Thomas Edison’s laboratories and research complex, Menlo Park. A large shade tree provided a stage for the Greenfield Singers while performing a medley of Irving Berlin classics such as “I Can Do Anything Better,” and “Let Me Call You Sweetheart.” We then toured the homes of American poet Robert Frost and dictionary pioneer Noah Webster and afterwards sipped on iced hibiscus tea and admired the perennial gardens at Cotswold Cottage. While cooling ourselves off with some not-to-beSunflowers adorn white picket missed frozen custard, we learned fences throughout the village.
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about the Wright Brothers’ famous flight as actors portraying Orville and Wilbur and their sister Katherine presented a short play on the front porch of their home. Next we visited the brothers’ Cycle Shop, also known as the birthplace of aviation. The last stop on our tour was a visit to the Railroad Junction where we observed a 19th century roundhouse, the only one in operation in the Midwest. Our trip to Greenfield Village gave us a chance to relax, unplug and enjoy the lifestyle of days gone by. Although we’d been there before, we were able to enjoy the park from a different perspective. Perhaps we’ve developed a deeper appreciation of history as we’ve grown up. Greenfield Village, located in Dearborn, Mich., is open seven days a week from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Nov. 1. Check the website for days and times thereafter, www. thehenryford.org. Jennifer Ruple is the author of the blog somedaycowgirl.blogspot.com.
The Greenfield Singers perform a medley of Irving Berlin classics.
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Marge Dembowski, volunteer for the Toledo Area Metroparks, served pancakes and smiles at the pancake breakfast. L-R: Penny and Richard Reder also volunteer. The dynamic duo, who walk daily at the park, served pancakes to guests. The breakfast was held at Wildwood Preserve Metropark on Sept. 12. Proceeds benefited the Metroparks and its programs.
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Time for a Self-Exam
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month It’s the question every doctor asks at your annual checkup: Do you do breast self-exams? If you’re like many women, your answer may be “no.” Performing breast self-exams is a habit that could save your life. In fact, 40% of diagnosed breast cancers are detected by women who feel a lump, according to Johns Hopkins Medical Center. This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, commit to doing this important exam once a month. The best time to do a breast self-exam is two or three days after your period ends, when your breasts are least likely to be tender or swollen. If you no longer menstruate, pick a day such as the first day of each month and consistently do your breast exam then. Here’s how it’s done: 1. Stand in front of a mirror. Check both breasts for anything unusual, such as any discharge from the nipples or puckering, dimpling or scaling of the skin. The next two steps are designed to emphasize any change in the shape or contour of your breasts. As you do them, you should be able to feel your chest muscles tighten. 2. Watch closely in the mirror, as you clasp your hands behind your head and press your hands forward. 3. Next, press your hands firmly on your hips and bow slightly toward your mirror as you push 3793 Silica Rd • Suite B Sylvania, OH 43560
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your shoulders and elbows forward. 4. Raise your left arm. Use three or four fingers of your right hand to feel your left breast firmly, carefully and thoroughly. Beginning at the outer edge, press the flat part of your fingers in small circles, moving the circles slowly around the breast. Gradually work toward the nipple. Be sure to cover the entire breast. Pay special attention to the area between the breast and the underarm, including the underarm itself. Feel for any unusual lump or mass under the skin. 5. Gently squeeze the nipple and look for discharge. If you have any discharge during the month – whether or not it is during breast selfexamination – see your doctor immediately. Repeat steps 4 and 5 on your right breast. 6. Steps 4 and 5 also should be repeated lying down. Lie flat on your back with your left arm over your head and a pillow or rolled towel under your left shoulder. This position flattens the breast and makes it easier to examine. Use the same circular motion described earlier. Repeat the exam on your right breast. Performing breast self-exams may be difficult to remember, but this preventive habit is certainly worth remembering. A few minutes each month could save your life.
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What Causes Varicose Veins? By Kayla Lewandowski
Temperatures are up and so are hemlines as shorts and skirts help us beat the heat. But varicose veins, typically on the legs, can cause some people to feel insecure about showing bare skin. Understanding the causes of this common condition can help people understand what they are and why they’re typically only a cosmetic issue. John Fish III, MD, a vascular medicine specialist at Jobst Vascular Institute, defines varicose veins as visible veins on the skin that are enlarged and twisted and often appear blue in color. They can develop from weakness in veins or damage to a vein. Damage can result from trauma affecting the blood flow or an inflammation in or around a vein. Although they do appear in men, women seem to develop varicose veins more often. “This could be contributed to fluctuations in female hormone levels,” Dr. Fish explains. “Estrogen tends to have a relaxing effect on veins, and can promote clotting.” Varicose veins are often painless and develop unnoticed for a number of reasons, according to Dr. Fish. Sometimes, the cause may be related to a person’s occupation. “Often people who stand a lot and don’t move around will find themselves with varicose veins,” Dr. Fish said. “Also, people who put a lot of pressure on their venous system, such as workers who perform heavy lifting are at risk of developing them.” Those with varicose veins usually do not experience any pain. But there are cases when this is not strictly a cosmetic issue. Dr. Fish said people with varicose veins could experience swelling, inflammation, irritation, itching, severe pain or bleeding. While rare, varicose veins can precipitate the development of a deep vein thrombosis, which is a blood clot that can cause serious problems with the leg and can that can potentially move to the lungs. Treatment and Prevention Fortunately, treatment for varicose veins usually does not include a hospital stay or a long recovery,
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but is primarily managed in an out-patient setting. Treatment can come in many different forms. One common form is compression stockings, which gently squeezes legs to promote blood flow. In more severe cases, doctors can wrap patient’s legs or use specialized devices that provide compression. Compression allows fluid in the leg to move back into the vessels and assists in allowing valves to work better in the leg order to keep blood from pooling down to the lowest part of the leg, which in turn prevents varicose veins from getting worse. Exercise and controlling your weight are other big components of managing varicose veins, and even preventing them. “By exercising and being active, you are actually pumping blood out of the leg,” Dr. Fish said. Likewise, being overweight puts additional pressure on your veins, which means they have to work harder to send the blood back to your heart. In addition, Dr. Fish said some over-the-counter medications such as horse-chestnut extract, can be used to decrease inflammation and minor aching and swelling. In many cases, it may become medically necessary to have varicose veins surgically removed with procedures such as laser or radiofrequency ablation and surgical vein removal through small incisions called micro-phlebectomy. But it really comes down to each individual patient. “Not all cases of varicose veins are alike and each patient will have different symptoms and experience them differently,” Dr. Fish said. “It is important to tailor the right treatment for each individual person.”
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Books for Boomers Kids love spooky stories. Here are a few suggestions of slightly scary stories to share with the special children in your life!
Frankenstein Takes the Cake, Harcourt, 2008 By Adam Rex; Ages 9 - 12 With his best man Dracula afraid of the garlic bread being served and Headless Horseman fearful that a guest will eat his pumpkin head for dessert, Frankenstein's wedding to his undead bride is turning into a drama bigger than the main event.
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Bats at the Library, Houghton-Mifflin Company, 2008 By Brian Lies; Ages 0 - 8 Bored with another normal, inky evening, bats discover an open library window and fly in to enjoy the photocopier, water fountain, and especially the books and stories found there. Creepy Carrots, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2012 By Aaron Reynolds; Ages 0 - 8 The carrots that grow in Crackenhopper Field are the fattest and crispiest around and Jasper Rabbit cannot resist pulling some to eat each time he passes by, until he begins hearing and seeing creepy carrots wherever he goes.
Doll Bones, McElderry Books, 2013 By Holly Black; Ages 9 -12 Zach, Alice, and Poppy, friends from a Pennsylvania middle school, who have long enjoyed acting out imaginary adventures with dolls and action figures, embark on a real-life quest to Ohio to bury a doll made from the ashes of a dead girl. Sleepless Little Vampire, Arthur L. Levine Books, 2011 By Richard Egielski; Ages 0 – 8 A young vampire, unable to sleep, tries to figure out whether it is the howling of a werewolf, the clacking of skeletons or something else that is keeping him awake.
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Crossword Fun: Astrology
ACROSS 1. Fisherman’s ____ in San Francisco 6. Rejuvenating spot 9. Tom, as opposed to tabby 13. Drawing support 14. Center of activity 15. John Hancock, e.g. 16. Novelist Jong 17. Pilot’s announcement 18. Bar order, with “the” 19. *Bull 21. *Part of Watery Trigon 23. Once around 24. Bank deposit 25. Skedaddle 28. Russian parliament 30. Psychologist of classical conditioning fame 35. Author Murdoch 37. It “was made for you and me” 39. Judd of country music 40. “Well” to Sofia Loren 41. Formed a curve 43. Ski lift 44. Haile Selassie’s disciple 46. *One point of constellation 47. Spilled the beans 48. Base that dissolves in water, chem. 50. U in I.C.U. 52. Spanish river 53. Type of rich soil 55. Romanian money 57. *Castor and Pollux 60. *”Wandering Star” 63. Conical dwelling
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64. Make a knot 66. Socialite Hilton 68. Change the Constitution 69. Cathode-ray tube 70. Speak like Cicero 71. Hand-me-down 72. “For ____ a jolly...” 73. Famous for biting an ear DOWN 1. Bitty 2. Robert Wagner or Stefanie Powers, 19791984 3. “Heat of the Moment” band 4. Happen again 5. Like bellbottoms 6. “____ So Fine,” song 7. “He ____ in his thumb, and pulled out a plum” 8. Old-time calculators 9. Catchall abbr. 10. Flu symptom 11. Baron Munchhausen, e.g. 12. Architectural add-on 15. Result of beach bathing 20. Palate lobe 22. One of The Alps 24. Holy place 25. *Balance in the sky 26. “He’s ____
____ nowhere man,” Beatles 27. Capital of Belarus 29. *Named after God of War 31. Giant kettles 32. Relating to a lobe 33. Yemeni neighbor 34. *Celestial maiden 36. Bristle 38. Jerry Lewis’ sidekick 42. DeWALT product 45. Like U.S. and U.S.S.R. in WWII 49. It can be positive or negative 51. Mrs. Potts of “Beauty and the Beast”
54. Pronunciation of letter H 56. Opposite of binary 57. Emeralds and rubies 58. “All for one, one for all” sword 59. “Cobbler, cobbler, ____ my shoe” 60. Four-legged friends, e.g. 61. *Each astrological age contains 12 of these 62. Mambo king Puente 63. *Taurus abbreviation 65. Anger management issue 67. D.C. bigwig
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InSIGHTful Tips By Stacey Butts, executive director of the To make the most of your vision try the following suggestions: ● Move closer to the item you wish to view, this can make it seem larger. ● Try to add light, such as a task lamp. An LED flashlight will sometimes do the trick for viewing appliance settings or the thermostat. ● Add contrast whenever possible. Ideas include a bright placemat on a dark table or a white chopping board for green vegetables.
Sight Center of Northwest Ohio ● Try to make the item bigger. For example, use large print when printing notes and lists. Use index cards with bold print for phone numbers and recipes. ● The right power of magnification can be useful for reading text and spot-checking many items. ● Tactile enhancements, such as bump dots, can increase confidence when setting appliances.
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Join now • SYLVANIA’S
SYLVANIA AREA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
OWN COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION • All members are part owners!
SYLVANIA AREA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION If you live, work, go to school or volunteer in the Sylvania area, you can become a member. Visit our web site for complete banking services or stop by and see us.
6613 Maplewood Ave. • 419-882-3525 • www.sylvaniaareafcu.com
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For the Love of Art
Lee Stedcke and Barbara Banchich enjoy spending Wednesday mornings together at For the Love of Art.
Jeanne O'Donnell has been getting in touch with her creative side for the past four years at the studio.
Bob Schira, owner of For the Love of Art, guides artist Gayle Campbell through the creative process during an adult class. The facility offers art classes for all levels of ability, framing and a wide selection of art materials.
Linda McKinsey has been attending art classes at For the Love of Art for five years and enjoys expressing herself artistically and bonding with her classmates.
Elizabeth Landry has been painting with the group class for a year and enjoys painting new and unusual subject matter.
SAVE THE DATE!
Tuesday Nov. 3 (Election Night)
4-7 p.m.
Bharati Kodali, a class participant for four years, finds creating her next masterpiece a great way to relax.
OCTOBER 2015
NEW VENUE: SOUTHVIEW CAFETERIA
It’s more than just pancakes....It’s Breakfast for Dinner!
Help Rotary Help Sylvania - Proceeds Feed Sylvania Students on Weekend Backpack Program at Sylvania Area Family Services
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attendEVENTS
Fall Color Cruise Sandpiper Boat Dock Downtown Toledo Oct. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 & 18 Cruise the Maumee River and enjoy the colors of fall sandpiperboat@aol.com MacQueen’s Orchards Apple Stir Festival Holland, Ohio Oct. 3 & 4 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Pick apples, cider making, crafts and more macqueenorchards.com Paranormal Tour of Wolcott House Maumee, Ohio Every Saturday Oct. 10-31 A candlelight tour of the historic Wolcott House where paranormal events have been documented over the years. Reservations required. 419/893-9602
Harvest Hoedown and Potluck Olander Park, Nederhouser Community Hall Sylvania, Ohio Sunday, Oct. 18, 6-8 p.m. Celebrate fall with a twirl or two around the dance floor. Dance the evening away with the Root Cellar Old Time String Band and Marlin Whitaker, square dance caller. info@olanderpark.com or 419/882-8313 Garrison Ghost Walk Fort Meigs Perrysburg, Ohio Oct. 16-17 & 23-24 Evening tours Explore the strange lights, unexplained appearances and sounds. Reservations required. 419/874-4121
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22nd Annual Island Oktoberfest Put–In-Bay Oct. 10-11 Food, beer and entertainment seo@putinbayonline.com 109th Annual Pumpkin Show Circleville, Ohio Oct. 21-24 Parades, pumpkins and the world’s largest pumpkin pie. www.pumpkinshow.com
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www.discoverohio.com Plan your fall travels and festivals www.garden.org Nonprofit provider of plant-based education www.health.com Find healthy options for fall cooking www.ohiowines.org A listing of all wineries and wine events in Ohio
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Beach House Boogie The Ultimate DISCO Dance Party Saturday, Oct. 10 SeaGate Convention Center Proceeds to benefit Beach House For information call 419/255-3300 Walk to End Alzheimer’s University of Toledo Sunday, Oct. 18 Check in begins at 9:30 a.m. Contact Salli Bollin 419/537-1999
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Point Place Art Walk Point Place, Ohio Saturday, Oct. 3 • 10-4 pointplaceartwalk@yahoo.com Senior Discovery Days Toledo Zoo Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27 • 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Seniors are treated to free admission, great perks and activities. Toledozoo.com
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Toledo Zoo Volunteers needed for various opportunities Toledozoo.org/volunteers or Bill Davis 419/385-5721 United Way of Greater Toledo Volunteer Center Match your skills with the perfect volunteer opportunity for you Holly.Ball@unitedwaytoledo.org