What’s Next: For Baby Boomers & Beyond Retiree Dave Nichols remains active in the outdoors participating in eagle surveys. Read how he and others enjoy retirement, Page 7C.
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EXERCISE: It’s never too late to start
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By Susie Cahill Director Salem Fitness Center Regular exercise and physical activity are important to the
health and abilities of older adults. In fact, studies suggest that
not exercising is risky behavior. For the most part, when peo-
ple lose their ability to do things on their own, it doesn’t hap-
pen just because they have aged. More likely, it is because
they have become inactive. People lose ground in four important areas for staying
healthy and independent: endurance, strength, balance, and
flexibility. Fortunately, research suggests that you can maintain
or at least partly restore these four areas through exercise.
What may seem like very small changes can have a big im-
pact. People are often reluctant to start exercising. Individuals
may be afraid that physical activity will harm them, but just
about everyone can safely do some form of exercise. Studies
show that, in the long term, adults hurt their health far more
by not exercising than by exercising. In the US, lack of exer-
cise combined with poor diet is the second largest underlying
cause of death. People of different physical conditions have much to gain
from exercise. Regular exercise can help prevent or delay
some diseases and disabilities as people age. In some cases, it
Photo by Catherine Wynn Cardio Combat is held at the Salem Fitness Center 5:15 p.m. on Thursdays. The class is instructed by Kim Shelton. The fitness center offers numerous classes for all fitness levels and ages. Pictured warming up, from left, are Amy Conner, Cheyenne Benbow, and Chris Boustany.
improves health for people who already have diseases and
frail from inactivity can more than double
feel you can do your exercises correctly
disabilities, if it is done on a long-term, regular basis. In fact,
their strength through simple exercises in a
and safely.
people ages 90 years and older, who have become physically
fairly short time. For some, that can mean
Salem Fitness Center offers low-impact
the difference between getting up from a
group exercise classes with certified instruc-
chair by themselves or depending on some-
tors to help you every step of the way.
one to help them. It is never too late to start an exercise program. Research has found that exercise can actually improve some chronic conditions in most individuals, as long as it’s done when
corporates endurance, strength, balance and flexibility. It is held Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8:30 a.m. Slow Motion, another group class catering
the condition is under control and under ad-
to those with limited mobility is held weekly
vice of their physician. Almost all people, re-
on Tuesday and Fridays at 10:30 a.m.
gardless of age or condition, can safely im-
If group exercise isn’t what you are look-
prove their health and independence
ing for, we offer a fully equipped cardio and
through exercise.
weight room to accommodate all fitness
Starting with one or two types of exercis-
Photo by Catherine Wynn Tricia Lemon, 32, suffered a stroke and aneurism and does physical therapy at the Salem Fitness Center. A weight room, cardio room and classes can accommodate members of all fitness levels and ages.
Sweet & Low is a low impact class that in-
es and a manageable schedule, then slowly adding more, is one way of ensuring that
levels. Trained and certified staff is more than happy to assist you. Exercise is like a savings account, the
you will continue. Just knowing that physical
more you put in, the more you’re going to
activity can improve your health and abilities
get out of it.
can be enough to keep you exercising, but
Susie Cahill is Director of the Salem
you might need extra motivation sometimes.
Fitness Center and a certified personal
You are more likely to keep exercising if you
trainer and group exercise instructor.
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Gardening is a lot more than veggies and flowers By Nancy Midyett Master Gardener Gardening is quite simply growing things. For many people, the word gardening brings to mind a large area of the back yard where they grow vegetables to enjoy freshly picked, to can or freeze for later or to give to family and friends. But, gardening also includes growing flowers to enjoy outdoors or to cut and bring inside. Gardening is an activity people of all ages can enjoy. Although as we age, we may not have the desire or ability to plant and maintain large gardens and need to scale back the size of our gardens. Sometimes we scale back due to physical limitations or because we don’t need as many vegetables as before or because we’ve downsized to a smaller place to live. If that is the case, gardening can be done successively in various other ways—containers, window boxes, indoors, greenhouses, water gardens, hanging baskets, raised beds, roof top gardens, beds of various sizes in the yard or on a patio, porch, deck or balcony. Many of these methods lend themselves to vegetable gardening as well as flowers. Vegetables can easily be grown in containers on your patio or deck or balcony, in raised beds, rooftop gardens, greenhouses or smaller beds in the yard. Flowers grow well in any of the ways mentioned. On the other hand, some people increase the size of their gardens as they grow older because they have more free time due to retirement and/or children being gone from the home. Flowers can be enjoyable in bouquets in the house or outdoors. Many flowers attract butterflies and/or hummingbirds, so you will want to plant them were you can enjoy them from indoors or from your deck or patio. Plants in the house add to its beauty and comfort. It is well documented that plants in the house contribute to your health. Plants absorb the carbon dioxide you breathe out and release it back into the air as oxygen. Plants raise the humidity of the room they are in which can help you breathe easier. Plants also remove toxins from the air of your home. If you are just getting started in gardening or want to increase your knowledge there are several ways to do this. A very good source for gardening information
is the local University of Missouri Extension office located on the second floor of the Judicial Building at 112 East Fifth Street. They have information available there or can tell you how to access it on your computer. In addition, they maintain an e-mail list of upcoming gardening activities in Dent County. If you would like to be added to that list, contact Sarah Massingale at hultines@missouri.edu. or call 573-729-3196. University of Missouri Extension sponsors workshops and/or workdays at the Community Garden one or two times a month during the growing season. These events will be listed on the e-mail list mentioned in the preceding paragraph. The Community Garden is located at the southeast corner of the parking lot behind the United Methodist Church located at 801 East Scenic River Boulevard. Answers to gardening questions can also be found by contacting Patrick Greenwald, the MU-Extension Horticulture Specialist for the East Central Region located in Rolla at the Courthouse at 200 North Main. He may be reached by e-mail at greenwaldp@missouri.edu. or by calling (573) 458-6260. There are two garden clubs in Dent County which meet monthly and have programs on various aspects of gardening. Nancy Kadlec is the president of the Salem City of Peace Garden Club which is an afternoon club. She may be contacted at (573) 729-6688 for more information about the club and its programs and activities. The other garden club is the Spring Creek Garden Club which is an evening club. Nancy Moenster is the president and may be contacted at (573) 626-4615 for more information about the club and its programs and activities. Garden Centers and nurseries are other sources for gardening information. People working there can give information on growing the flowers, vegetables, trees and shrubs they have available for purchase. Finally, information on growing plants can be found on the Internet, in gardening magazines and books and from friends who are successful gardeners. Although this growing season is about to come to a close, this is good time of year to evaluate your garden and plan for next year. Gardening is an activity that can be enjoyed in some degree by nearly everyone.
There are many benefits of gardening. Gardening: • is a perfect activity to share with grandchildren or the children of neighbors. Not only will you enjoy the companionship of the children, but you will be teaching them an activity they can enjoy their whole life. • enables you to pick fresh fruit and vegetables from right outside your door which is less expensive than buying at the store and you are assured of its freshness. Extra produce allows you to share with others or to sell. • contributes to your mental health as caring for plants gives you something to look forward to each day. Caring for plants or just walking around looking at them provides exercise. • can increase your contact with other people with like interests through garden clubs, classes, visiting with people at nurseries or garden centers. • provides pride in accomplishment of a new activity or increases your enjoyment of an old one.
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That’s My Grandkid!
We asked readers to submit the best photos of their grandkids. From those submitted we chose these to be featured in print. These and all of the submitted photos may be viewed on our website at www.thesalemnewsonline.com.
Diesel Kilman Diesel Kaine Kilman, born March 19, 2013. Proud grandparents are Frank and Nancy DeVenuto.
Rozlyn and Reeana Walker Rozlyn, 4, and Reeana, 13 months. Grandparents areTodd and Beth Morehead. Parents are George and Alexis Walker.
Chase and Trey Simpson Grandparents are Dwain and Brenda Terrill, Lindell Smith and Bobby and Cathy Simpson.
Sawyer and Chase Boze Chase Norman Boze, 3, and Sawyer Toman Boze, 1. Parents are Ryan A.J. and Jennifer E. Boze. Grandparents are Joe and Gina (Toman) Boze.
Kaylee and Kaitlynn Holm Twins, Kaylee Gene Holm and Kaitlynn Grace Holm, 5 months, daughters of Samantha and Greg Holm. Great-grandparents are Dick and Kathy Gordon.
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That’s My Grandkid! Brogan Green Carty Brogan Green Carty, 3. Parents are Bryan and Katie Carty. Great-grandparents are Barry and Alice Carty.
Sunnie Mayberry Sunnie Mayberry, 23 months, daughter of Trisha Bragg and Scott Mayberry. Granddaughter of Stephanie Reese.
Ashley Walker Grandparents are Danny and Stacey Wethy. Avery Grace Shaw Avery, 6 months, daughter of Derrick Shaw and Emilie Rolf. Grandparents are Jeff and Angie Gamblin.
Blayne Bolerjack Submitted by Tina Cook.
Makayla Stemick Makayla Stemick, 2, daughter of US Air Force Tsgt Chad Stemick and wife, Laura. Granddaughter of Lawrence Sherrill.
Olivia Cooksey Proud grandparents are “Papa” (Irvin Cooksey Jr.) and “Maw Maw” (Karen Cooksey).
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DENT COUNTY PEOPLE
Helping children eat better means a lot to Craig By Dwayne McClellan Staff Writer dwayne@thesalemnewsonline.com Salem resident Jann Craig enjoys her involvement in Salem United Methodist Church and community activities. “It means a lot when you can help others,” Craig said. “It’s a lot of self-satisfaction for me knowing I’ve helped somebody.’” The Backpack Program could be her favorite, because children reap the benefits. The program has volunteers from 10 to 12 churches raising money, getting food and filling backpacks once a week at the Methodist church. Backpacks
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Jann Craig go home with students and provide weekend meals and snacks. It started in March 2009 with a $300 budget and 10 backpacks filled weekly. Today, the program has several sources for money and food supplies and averages 160 packs a week for those at Oak Hill R-I, Green Forest R-II, North Wood R-IV and Salem R-80. “One of my favorite inquiries always comes from Jann Craig: How many students does the school have who may benefit from the back-
pack program,” said North Wood superintendent Karla Tiefenthaler. “I look forward to this call each year, as the mere call itself speaks to the Salem community’s desire to improve the lives of Dent County children.” Craig said the Backpack Program has its steady list of suppliers of food products and a listening ear. From the donations of food from U.S. Food Service, donations and providing good deals at Country Mart and Walmart, the list of individuals and companies behind the program grows each year. “People have been extremely generous, and there have been numerous fundraisers,” Craig said. “We no longer have to ask for money, people donate because it helps children. That is why I believe it’s successful.” Craig said she and others for a long time heard horror stories about children who had little to eat, let alone nutritious weekend meals. They
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knew something had to be done. “Sometimes you want to cry when you hear them,” Craig said. But in early 2009, Jo Ann Blackwell, a member, along with Craig, at the United Methodist Church, was in Marshfield and learned about the Backpack Program. It was a program she thought would help children in Dent County. When returning to Dent County, Blackwell asked Craig if she was interested in starting a backpack program here. “I was interested from the start, especially if it would help children,” Craig said. “We couldn’t wait to get started.” In the beginning, Craig, Blackwell, Methodist Church pastor Doug Walter and Bonnie Gray were working hard to get food supplies, money and organizing volunteers to help. Now that list has grown to include several churches, residents in assisted care facilities and local businesses.
The food is packed at the Methodist Church once a week in backpacks already owned by the children. Participating children are picked by counselors and school administrators. “Her (Craig) dedication and hard work is a tremendous help for our students and their families,” said Melanie Wisdom, Upper Elementary Principal. The packs are then delivered to the schools. “We don’t know who is getting the food,” Craig said. “What is important is that the children are getting the food for the weekend.” In the backpacks are food for three weekend meals, boxes of self-staple foods, snacks like pudding cups, granola bars and raisins. The average cost for each backpack is $8-$9. “At the end of the day it makes you feel good about supporting and taking care of the children,” Craig said. “Isn’t that what we’re supposed to do?”
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Retirees can keep busy with volunteer, social activities By Allyssa D. Dudley Staff Writer Allyssa@ thesalemnewsonline.com Retirement does not mean that one is immediately relegated to a life of rocking on the front porch. Many retirees and baby-boomers continue to have lives as active, or in some cases more active, as those they enjoyed while working. Dave Nichols retired from the Missouri Department of Conservation, but has not stopped spending time outside. One of the reasons that Nichols and his wife, Sandy, moved to the Salem area in the 1970s was the proximity to so many clear streams. “I like to go canoeing, and here, you can get on the Jack’s Fork, you can get on the Current, there are so many little streams. It makes it a lot of fun,” Nichols said. Nichols still goes out on the river and helps with eagle surveys. “This is a good time to be out on the river,” he said. Nichols said that he and Sandy also enjoy spending time with their family, and volunteering at their church and the Ozarks Natural and Cultural Resource Center. Charles and Cindy Maledy,
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Each week he and a group of friends ride their Missouri Foxtrotters through the country side, often taking riding novices and kids with them. Kitchens will likely be leading a fundraiser trail ride for the Trail to the Cross chapter of Fellowship of Christian Cowboys Sept. 28. “The fall colors and the cool temperatures make trail riding even more beautiful. It is such a wonderful time of year to enjoy the richness of God’s creation, especially here in the Ozarks. We have so much to be thankful for,” he said. No matter what the age or interest of the community member, the Salem area offers plenty to do outdoors and in as the temperatures cool and the leaves change.
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Sandy Nichols and her husband, Dave, take advantage of the many opportunities to enjoy the outdoors in our area.
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Empty-nesters finding time for hobbies, travel, reconnecting By Brenda Jessen Staff Writer brenda@ thesalemnewsonline.com
Many Dent County couples are now finding time to do things together after their children are grown and off to college or careers. These “empty nesters” are finding new hobbies or traveling now that they have more time and less immediate responsibility. A lot has changed since the idea of an empty-nest syndrome first surfaced. Many mothers now work outside the home, giving them a role beyond parenting. The empty-nest syndrome doesn’t exist in the way it has been portrayed in past decades. People do miss their children, but based on research, what happens often is actually the opposite of the empty-nest syndrome. Parents report that seeing a child start down the path toward successful adulthood gives them a feeling of joy and pride. Most importantly, the parent/child relationship actually improves for many of them when children leave home. According to research, most parents enjoy greater freedom, a reconnection with their spouses and more time to pursue their own goals and interests once their children leave home. Jerry and Felecia Stienbarger said their empty nest fills up again in the summer when college is out, but they have found a few plus sides to being back to just two in the house. Jerry said they make and clean up their own messes, which means for the most part, a lot
less dishes, laundry, cooking, shopping and cleaning, with a lot more time to do things we either didn’t have the time for or the energy for. “We can just pick up and go out on a date or go visiting, etc. without being concerned about time constraints. We love our children and love for them to be home when they can, but it’s good to know that we can have fun together even in an empty nest. It makes us happy to know our kids are where they are supposed to be and doing what they enjoy,” Felecia said. People may worry about losing their child when the child leaves home, but in fact, researchers say they’re going to have a more mature, more emotionally meaningful and deeper relationship with them to look forward to. Another unexpected benefit of the emptynest period is a renewal of ties with other family members. Children leaving home often also allow parents to come together again with their siblings and other extended family. David and Tana Kettner agree that for the past 10 years they have traveled to and attended sporting, music and church events centered around their children, and they loved every minute of it. “Yet, we have to admit that it is very nice to not be on the run all the time and to be able to stay at home more. We have noticed the reduced food bill, especially after our son left, and have applied the extra money to celebrate our 25th anniversary with a cruise to Alaska this summer, just the two of us!” Tana said. “This is the first vacation without children for about 25 years, and we had a great time! Our positive experience Continued next page
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Life no longer revolves around the children
From previous page house before we know it, and kids’ sporting events. as empty-nesters is primarily Randy and Cindy Stluka something we both are really attributed to the fact that we just recently became empty looking forward to.” have been very blessed to nesters when we took their David and Renee Greenknow that our children are safe son, Lane, to Columbia to go shields said the transition to and happy where they are, and to college. It has been a tough being empty nesters wasn’t too that God is central in their adjustment for them. That traumatic for them. lives. We have enjoyed every empty spot at the kitchen table, “We have always tried to get stage of their life while there the lack of a lot of laundry away at least once a year by were at home, and we are enourselves for a weekend, so it According was a fairly easy adjustjoying this stage as well. With ment for us,” Renee two wonderful son-into research, most parents enjoy said. “We took our laws, we can start lookgreater freedom, a reconnection with first vacation, a trip ing forward to becomDavid and Renne Greenshields their spouses and more time to pursue their to Colorado, without ing grandparents in own goals and interests once their our daughters, Ashley planning a wedding. One of daily devotions together, which God’s timing.” and Megan, about a month the biggest things I can say we had been doing separately. Tammy and Jeff Sellers children leave home. that I don’t miss is all the laun- The closer you are to God, after Ashley went to college.” have been empty nesters for “We have stayed involved in dry. I admit I am having a hard the closer you become as a two years. Their son, Alex, has and his empty room, since he been gone from home for six took a lot of his things with the girls’ lives while away at time adjusting to cooking for couple. David attended the Men’s Encounter Weekend Reyears and daughter, Alayna, for him to college, so it just looks college. Megan is now out of two,” Renee said. The Greenshields have taken treat last year and is now servcollege and lives in Springfield two years. Tammy said both like an extra bedroom. “I have had a lot of words of and Ashley goes to Southwest time to attend an Art of Mar- ing as a “Server” at the Enchildren are happy in their lives counters which are held every and that does make it easier wisdom recently to keep me Baptist University in Bolivar riage Conference. “We had a great time learning other month. I also attended a encouraged that it will get bet- and just got married this past to accept the situation. “I look back through the ter. We were always the par- summer to Taylor Qualls. So how we could become a more Women’s Encounter. It is so years and realize how much I ents that loved our kids at life has been pretty busy for Godly couple. The one really great for these men to come loved being busy with their home and all their friends. The us this past year....moving out great thing we have started together and support each othsports and school activities. start of school meant back to of dorms, into apartments and doing is taking time to have er in their walk with Jesus.” That part of our lives passed a routine. Our house was the very quickly. I’m always telling hang out place,” Cindy said. “I young parents to treasure the enjoyed baking cookies for very hectic times they have them and all the kids knew because some day their chil- where the snack drawer was. dren will move on and their We enjoyed watching movies homes will become very quiet,” with them, playing cards and just having them around. 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What’s next in the church for Baby Boomers? Plenty. The Baby Boomers, those born from 1946 to 1964, are retiring; This is nothing new right? People reach a certain age and they retire. Baby Boomers are a bit different; they are retiring with unprecedented health and vitality. They are healthy, energetic, and they have time. This sounds like a luxury, but my personal experience is that the luxury wears thin quickly. The Baby Boomers are retired, but vibrant with a desire to continue to change their world. What better place to accomplish world change than the church? The church is more than Sunday Worship; it is God’s vehicle of change on this earth. We are given the task of ushering in the Kingdom, a new
way of living, and we have some serious work to do. There are children to be tutored, homes to be Doug Walter rehabbed, Pastor, Salem people to be United fed; the list Methodist goes on and Church on. The Gospels are more than what Jesus did; they tell the story of what we are to do. The Gospels are about a lifestyle. Baby Boomers may be the greatest missionary force unleashed on the world to date. The mission field was once worlds away; today it is out our back door. The communi-
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ty we live in is a huge opportunity for change. Baby Boomers have gifts and talents that God really wants to use. If you are looking for a way to do that, maybe I can help. What talents were you using before you retired? That is a good place to start. The church has something for everyone. We have those things that quickly come to mind - ushering, greeting, and such. We have meals to prepare and meals to deliver. We have songs to sing and bells to ring. These are Sunday morning things, maybe even stretched to Wednesday things, but there is so much more. Maybe you are a techie? The computer work in the church today is extensive. We have webpages and Facebook pages to maintain. There are newsletters and bulletins to edit and produce. There are buses to be driven and to be maintained. There is video and audio to monitor during worship and to transfer to media for production. The church feeds the needy through food pantries, backpacks, home de-
livery, with a job for every skill level. What about medical? Salem has a free clinic, there are mission trips; If you are medically or dentally talented, there is a place for you. If this is too skilled we have painting to accomplish, weeds to be pulled, gardening to teach. The young people of our community need mentors for school, recreation, life skills, the list is endless. What can
you do? How much time do you have and what is your interest? I hope this has piqued your interest just a bit. Talk to your pastor, a board member, an elder; there is a need for you. You have a chance to provide a valuable service, warm your heart, and enrich your life. Get involved; change the world. Make your time a blessing to yourself and to others.
Seniors can get there from here Southeast Missouri Transportation Service offers public transportation options to all ages. SMTS Coordinator is Wanda Clark. The bus service began in 1980, and now provides local and long distance transportation service to everyone. The Meramec Region includes Crawford, Dent and Phelps Counties. Wheelchairs lifts and vans are provided. SMTS vans run locally every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Service in the county is on Thursdays. Medical trips to Rolla are offered every Tuesday. Long distance trips are offered to Columbia every Monday and St. Louis the second and fourth Tuesday of each month and the first third Thursday of each month. Trip schedule information is available by contacting the local SMTS office at 729-3133 between 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. weekdays. Appointments should be made at least two working days before the trip. SMTS is a non-governmental, non-profit passenger transportation service. It is governed by a board of directors and administered by a full-time executive director.
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POTLUCK RECIPES
Sometimes, the luck of the pot isn’t so bad By Catherine Wynn Staff Writer catherine@ thesalemnewsonline.com
A potluck is a gathering of people where each person or group of people may contribute a dish of food prepared by the person or the group of people, to be shared among the group. Potlucks are also known as potluck dinner, spread, Jacob’s supper, covered dish supper, bring and share, carry-in, bring-a-plate, dish-to-pass, smorgasbord, or potlatch. According to some sources, the term potluck comes from the traditional practice of never throwing anything away. Meal leftovers would be put into a pot and kept warm, and could be used to feed people on short notice. This practice was especially prevalent in taverns and inns in medieval times, so that when you showed up for a meal, you took the “luck of the pot.” A related term found its way into French usage, as an impromptu meal at home is often referred to as pot au feu, lit-
erally “pot on the fire.” Here is an assortment of potluck favorites to take to your next gathering. Hamburger Noodle Bake 1 lb. hamburger 2 teaspoons minced onions 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon sugar 16 ounces tomato sauce 3 ounces Cream Cheese 8 ounces sour cream 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 (8 ounce) package noodles, cooked and drained Brown hamburger, onions, and spices until cooked. Add tomato sauce and simmer 15 minutes. Mix cream cheese and sour cream. In 2-quart casserole, put 1/3 noodles, 1/3 cream mix, 1/3 meat mix. Repeat twice. Sprinkle cheddar on top. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes. (Serves: 4) Creamy Fruit Salad 2 medium bananas, diced 2 medium apples, diced 1 lemon, juice of 1 (20 ounce) can pineap-
ple tidbits, drained, juice reserved 2 cups sliced strawberries 2 cups grapes 1/4 cup pecans, chopped 1 (1 1/2 ounce) box sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix 1/2 cup water Combine bananas, apples and lemon juice in large mixing bowl. Toss until evenly coated. Add pineapple, strawberries, grapes and pecans. In small
mixing bowl, combine pudding mix, water and pineapple juice with a wire whisk until smooth. Add pudding mixture to fruit. Mix gently until thoroughly coated. Refrigerate until ready to serve. (Serves: 10)
Cheddar cheese 4 to 5 scallions (green onions), sliced 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilies, drained 1/4 cup diced roasted red pepper
Fresh Corn Dip 4 ears fresh corn on the cob, cooked (see easy cook methods below) 3 cups shredded sharp
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POTLUCK RECIPES From previous page 1 teaspoon cumin powder 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 (1-pound) round pumpernickel bread, unsliced Using a sharp knife, remove corn from cob and place in a large bowl. Add cheese, scallions, green chilies, and roasted red pepper; set aside. In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients except the bread; mix well. Pour over corn mixture and toss until evenly coated. Refrigerate 2 hours, or until ready to serve. Using a serrated knife, cut a hole in top of bread about 3 inches in diameter. Hollow out bread, leaving one inch of bread around sides. Spoon dip mixture into bread bowl. Cut bread top and hollowed out pieces into 1-inch chunks for dipping. (Serves: 12) Three easy ways to cook corn on the cob: Steam — Bring 1 inch of water to a boil, add husked corn, return to a boil, cover, and cook 3 to 4 minutes. Microwave — Wrap corn in a damp paper towel and microwave 2 minutes per ear.
Grill — Wrap each ear of corn in aluminum foil and cook on grill 15 to 20 minutes or until kernels are tender.
Amish Broccoli Bake 1 (10-3/4-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup 1 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped broccoli, thawed 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 1 (6-ounce) box herbed stuffing mix 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted and divided Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 3-quart casserole dish with cooking spray. In a medium bowl, combine soup, mayonnaise, onion, salt, and pepper; mix well. Place half
the broccoli in the casserole dish. Sprinkle with half the cheese and half the stuffing mix. Pour half the butter and half the soup mixture over stuffing. Repeat layers one more time. Bake 35 to 40 minutes, or until hot in center. (Serves: 8)
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is our General Health Screenings held throughout the year that can provide
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Senior Center has new activities, services, r nutritious meals By Brenda Jessen Staff Writer brenda@ thesalemnewsonline.com
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Center is open to all seniors, regardless of income level From previous page Additional seasonal activities such as trips, theme lunches, and special education programs are also scheduled throughout the year. Blankenship said an average of 60-70 meals a day are prepared at the center. Prepared frozen meals are now delivered to about 90 homebound residents once a week. They receive one meal a day. For those who live outside the local delivery area, but are within Dent County, frozen meals are available and can be picked up by family mem-
bers or friends after the client has been qualified by the center administrator. The containers can be reheated in a microwave or conventional oven. A participant can donate any amount they wish, but the center suggests a $3.50 donation per meal. In addition to the financial support, the center can use your time and talents. Opportunities include delivering meals to the home bound, dining room host or hostess, entertaining and serving on the board of directors. A majority of the center’s
funding comes from the Central Missouri Area Agency on Aging (CMAAA), which includes the Older American’s Act funds, state funds and the Dent County Senior Service Funds. Other funds are raised locally by volunteers. The program is advised by a nine-member board. Members include, President William Benton, Vice President Bob Westerfield, Secretary Evelyn LaRue, Treasurer Claudia Dickson and members Kathy Purcell, Don Seelke, June Coryell, Wayne Williams and Joan Flatt. These hard working volunteers
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Veterans Affairs gives ground on Agent Orange The Department of Veterans Affairs pays benefits for a number of illnesses caused by Agent Orange, including chronic B-cell leukemias, Hodgkin’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. For the most part, however, unless you were boots on the ground and wallowing in the stuff in Vietnam, proving
Blue Water sailors have had to prove that they actually stepped foot on land or were on ships that operated in the waterways of Vietnam. Those who came in contact with the C-123K spray planes post-Vietnam were told they were unlikely to be at risk because the Agent Orange would have
exposure has been tough. At CFB Gagetown, the VA only acknowledges a four-day window of possible exposure.
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Agent Orange exposure and fighting for compensation, write this down: Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Paul Bailey had his denied claim overturned and he will receive compensation “as the result of occupational hazards onboard C123K aircrafts.” He flew on the C-123K after the Vietnam War. Bailey is ill with multiple cancers. When his plane, sent to a museum, was tested in 1994, it was discovered to still be “heavily contaminated” with Agent Orange. Freddy Groves regrets that he cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Send email to columnreply2@gmail.com. (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Unique roadside attractions for your next trip By Tresa Erickson Multi-Ad While planes and trains might get you to a destination faster, for some Americans, the only way to go is by car. There is nothing better than hopping into the car and zooming down the highway to a destination. The next time you’re up for a little road trip, consider checking out some unique roadside attractions like these. •The World’s Tallest Thermometer, Baker, CA In tribute to the record-setting 134-degree temperature in Death Valley on July 10, 1913, the Young Electric Sign Company built the thermometer in 1991. The electric sign thermometer stands 134 feet tall and weighs 76,812 pounds. Although it no longer records temperatures accurately, the thermometer is quite the sight to behold
according to tourists. •Presidents Park, Lead, SD While Mount Rushmore features the images of four American presidents carved into a mountainside, Presidents Park has them all. While not part of a mountainside, the statues are majestic nonetheless. Each presidential bust stands 16 to 20 feet tall and is accompanied by a biographical sketch and state and national flags of the era. The statues are the work of renowned sculptor David Adickes. •World’s Largest Ball of
Cawker City decided to continue adding to the ball, holding a Twine-a-Thon each year. •Maxie the Goose, Sumner, MO Located in the community park of the Wild Goose Capital of the World, the fiberglass goose stands 40 feet tall and weighs 4,000 pounds. With the push of a button on the pedestal, the story of the large goose is revealed. Maxie was created by an artist from Kansas City in 1976 and named after Branta Canadensis Maxima, the scientific name for the Giant Canada Geese.
in front of what was once a roadside stand and measures 7x12 feet and weighs 12,000 pounds. •The World’s Largest Bottle of Catsup, Collinsville, IL The 170-foot-tall water tower was built for the G.S. Suppiger catsup bottling plant in 1949. Sadly, it fell into disrepair over the years and was nearly destroyed. The water tower was restored in 1995 and named to the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. •The World’s Largest Basket, Newark, OH The seven-
smashing a window. •The Big Chair of Thomasville, Thomasville, NC A product of Thomasville Furniture Industries, the big chair stands 30 feet high, with a 12-foot base and an 18-foot chair. It is the second of two chairs to be built at the site and was restored in the 1950s. Many notable Americans have sat in the chair, including President Lyndon B Johnson. •Coral Castle, Homestead, FL A tribute to his “Sweet Sixteen,” the young woman who left him at the altar in his home
Sisal Twine, Cawker City, KS Farmer Frank Stoeber started the ball of twine in 1953. Today, it weighs a whopping nine tons and continues to grow. The ball began as a challenge to Francis A. Johnson’s big ball of twine in Darwin, MN. When Stoeber died in 1974, folks in
•The World’s Largest 20thCentury Pecan, Brunswick, MO Pecan farmers George and Elizabeth James built the concrete replica of a Starking Hardy Giant Pecan in 1982. While the couple has since passed and their farm has been sold, the pecan remains. It sits
story wonder is, in fact, the headquarters of the Longaberger Basket Company. Measuring 192 feet long and 126 feet wide at the bottom and 208 feet long and 142 feet wide at the top, the building is 160 times larger than Longaberger’s medium size market basket. In addition to the company headquarters, there are several other big basket masterpieces in the area to visit. •The World’s Largest Baseball Bat, Louisville, KY The 120-foot tall bat stands in front of the Louisville Slugger Museum. It was built in 1995 and weighs 34 tons. The bat is made of hollow carbon steel and has spurred other big creations in the town, including a leather bat and a baseball
country of Latvia, Edward Leedskalnin spent over 29 years working on the stone structure. He began work on the structure in 1923 in Florida City and named it Rock Gate Park. In 1936, Leedskalnin decided to relocate to Homestead and took his work with him. He made his living giving tours of the structure and continued working on it until his death in 1951. The structure changed hands many times before it was renamed Coral Castle and bought by Coral Castle, Inc. in 1981. These are just 10 unique roadside attractions in the United States. There are hundreds more. Conduct a search for some near you and plan a road trip soon.
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cured of hepatitis C when the virus cannot be detected in Up to 5 million Americans the blood six months after they suffer from an often symp- have ended treatment. tomless - but potentially seAfter she was diagrious - liver infection nosed, MonaThree called hepatitis C. han and her out of four people Many are surliver specialinfected with hepatitis prised to learn it ist disin the United States are affects four cussed her times as many peobaby boomers. options. Beple as the number of cause of the potenpeople with HIV. Three out of tial risks of letting her hepatitis four people infected with hep- C go untreated, she decided atitis C in the United States are to begin treatment for her hepbaby boomers - those born atitis C immediately. between 1945 and 1965. Be“When I learned that there’s cause of this, the Centers for no way of knowing exactly Disease Control and Prevention how quickly my hepatitis C now recommends all baby could progress, I wanted to boomers be tested once for begin treatment right away and hepatitis C. not delay,” said Monahan. “I Kerry Monahan, a 57-year- was determined to beat this old teacher, mother of three infection.” and grandmother of five, was Monahan completed treatshocked to learn she had hep- ment and her follow-up tests atitis C and may have been revealed that she has achieved living with it for years. “I had a cure. “I’m so glad I made the no idea I was infected,” she decision to be treated instead said. “Like many baby boomers, of waiting. Now, I can put hepI had no symptoms and atitis C behind me and focus thought I was in great health.” on my family and friends,” said Untreated hepatitis C is the Monahan. leading cause of liver disease, “As someone who frequently liver cancer and the need for treats people with hepatitis C, liver transplant in the United I have seen the significant States. Deaths from hepatitis health complications caused C are also on the rise. In 2007, by letting it go untreated,” said there were 15,000 deaths in Kathryn McParlane, N.P., the the United States from hepatitis clinician who helped Monahan C, surpassing the number of through her treatment. “It’s exdeaths from HIV that year. tremely important that those Despite the serious nature who are diagnosed with hepaof hepatitis C, for many people, titis C discuss the risks and it can be cured, unlike other options with their health care viruses such as hepatitis B and professionals.” HIV. A person is considered
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America’s baby boomers first came on the scene in 1946. They’ve been turning the world on its head ever since. Known as the country’s
greatest generation for leading change, baby boomers make up roughly 26 percent of the United States’ total population - at about 78 million people. Over the years they’ve rein-
vented almost everything about the way America lives from the music we listen to, to the cars we drive, to the technology we rely upon, to the way we age. The oldest baby boomers have already begun crossing the threshold into their golden years - and as expected, they’re redesigning what’s on the other side. Never known as an under-
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stated generation, baby boomers have already made it clear that they won’t be fading quietly into retirement. On the contrary, they’re all about staying active and engaged. Chronologically they may be aging, but their spirits aren’t. So whether it’s finding a new career, rock-climbing, volunteering, adventure travel or online dating, baby boomers are embracing life’s second act with gusto. More than any generation before them, baby boomers have adopted lifestyles that help them stay healthy and fit. And they’re embracing modern technologies that enable them to stay connected to the world around them and involved in it. An important way in which active baby boomers are keeping up their youthful pace is by taking care of their hearing. This generation understands that in order to fully enjoy the experiences of life, you need to stay connected to it. So
rather than deny a hearing loss and suffer the negative social, cognitive and professional consequences that inevitably result from leaving it unaddressed, baby boomers are increasingly dealing with hearing loss head on. Boomers in their 40s, 50s and 60s are getting their hearing tested. And they’re benefitting from the technological revolution taking place in the hearing aid marketplace. Simply put, the generation has caught onto the fact that today’s stateof-the-art hearing aids are highly effective, sleek and sophisticated wearable electronics that can help them stay actively connected to life - not to mention to all their other prized electronics. America’s baby boomers have been shaking the place up for decades. It’s no wonder, then, that they’re now redesigning the golden years. For more information on hearing loss, visit the Better Hearing Institute at www.betterhearing.org.
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Five trending facts about today’s hearing aids: 1. They’re virtually invisible. Many of today’s hearing aids sit discreetly and comfortably inside the ear canal, providing both natural sound quality, and discreet and easy use. 2. They automatically adjust to all kinds of soundscapes. Recent technological advances with directional microphones have made hearing aids far more versatile than ever before - and in a broad range of sound environments. 3. You can enjoy water sports and sweat while wearing them. Waterproof digital hearing aids have arrived. This feature is built into some newly designed hearing aids for those concerned about water, humidity and dust. This feature suits the active lifestyles of swimmers, skiers, snowboarders, intensive sports enthusiasts and anyone working in dusty, demanding environments. 4. They work with smartphones, home entertainment systems and other prized electronics. Wireless, digital hearing aids are now the norm. That means seamless connectivity - directly into your hearing aid(s) at volumes that are just right for you - from your smartphone, MP3 player, television and other high-tech gadgets. 5. They’re always at the ready. A new rechargeable feature on some newly designed hearing aids allows you to recharge your hearing aids every night, so they’re ready in the morning. It’s super convenient - and there’s no more fumbling with small batteries.
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QUIZ YOUR TV IQ: Back again Hundreds of TV series have aired over the years, some of them so popular that they have been revisited in reunions and reboots. Here is a quiz on some TV show reunion specials and reboots. Take it and see how much you know. By Tresa Erickson Multi-Ad 1) Alex O’Loughlin took over the role of Steve McGarrett in the reboot of this TV series. Name it and the actor who originated the part. 2) Heather Locklear returned
1. Is the book of Labor in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. From Ecclesiastes 4:9, how many are better than one because they have a good reward for their labor? Two, Three, Five, Seven 3. In 1 Kings 5:13-14, how many thousand men comprised the labor force that King Solomon raised? 1, 5, 10, 30 4. From Exodus 20:9, how many days shalt thou labor and do all thy work? Two, Four, Six, Seven 5. What son of Abda was in charge of the forced labor in David’s kingdom? Baal, Adoniram, Cyrenius, Phaneul 6. From Proverbs 14:23, “In all labor there is” what? Love, Hope, Light, Profit ANSWERS: 1) Neither; 2) Two; 3) 30; 4) Six; 5) Adoniram; 6) Profit (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.
as Amanda Woodward in the reboot of this TV series. Name it. 3) Viewers got a glimpse into the future of the Seaver family in these TV reunion specials. Name the two specials. 4) Nancy McKeon chose not to return as Jo Polniaczek in this TV reunion special. Name it. 5) Jennie Garth, Shannen Doherty and Tori Spelling reprised their roles briefly in this TV series reboot. Name it. 6) Justin Bruening starred in this reboot as the son of a character once played by David Hasselhoff. Name it. 7) Michelle Ryan took over the role of Jaime Sommers in the reboot of this TV series. Name it and the actress who
originated the part. Viewers got a glimpse into the future of the Bradford family in these TV reunion specials. Name the two specials and the one actor who chose not to appear in either of the specials. 9) Larry Hagman, Patrick Duffy and Linda Gray signed on to reprise their roles in the reboot of this TV series. Name it. 10) Ed O’Neill took over the role of Joe Friday in the reboot of this TV series. Name it and the actor who originated the part. 11) Viewers learned original series characters Dr. Adam Bricker and Julie McCoy had been in love all along on a reunion episode of this TV series
reboot. Name it. 12) Ron Howard took another shot at small screen success in this reboot of a TV series based on one of his films starring Steve Martin. Name it and the family’s new name in the reboot. 13) Two characters changed gender in the reboot of this sci-fi TV series. Name it and the actresses playing Starbuck and Boomer in the reboot. 14) John Forsythe, Linda Evans and Joan Collins reprised their roles in this reunion miniseries that resolved many of the cliffhangers remaining from the abrupt cancellation of the series. Name it.
15) Victor Garber voiced the character once voiced by John Forsythe in the reboot of this TV series. Name it. Answers: 1) Hawaii Five-O: Jack Lord played McGarrett in the original series, 2) Melrose Place, 3) The Growing Pains Movie and Growing Pains: Return of the Seavers, 4) The Facts of Life Reunion, 5) 90210, 6) Knight Rider, 7) The Bionic Woman:Lindsay Wagner played Sommers in the original series, 8) Eight Is Enough: A Family Reunion and An Eight Is Enough Wedding? Betty Buckley chose not to reprise the role of Abby in either special, 9) Dallas, 10) Dragnet: Jack Webb played Friday in the original series, 11) Love Boat: The Next Wave, 12) Parenthood now focusing on the Bravermans, 13) Battlestar Galatica with Katee Sackhoff as Starbuck and Grace Park as Boomer, 14) Dynasty: The Reunion, 15) Charlie’s Angels
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consumer’s. This conflicted advice can have a significant negative impact on millions of Americans whose retirement security depends on their ability to save and invest successfully through workplace-based retirement plans. “The stunning results in our study show that the average American wants to see required what they already often mistakenly believe, that the advice they receive from their financial advisor needs to be in their best interest, and not in the best interest of the advisor,”
401(k) type retirement plans, providers offering advice to individual participants may earn money based on the individual’s investment selections. The survey was conducted May 24-31 for AARP by GFK Custom Research and involved individuals 25 and older who had money saved in either a 401(k) or 403(b) plan. The margin of error is plus or minus 3.3 percent. Among the other highlights: 1. More than three in four (77 percent) respondents indicated that they are either “very
said Cristina Martin Firvida, AARP’s Director of Financial Security and Consumer Affairs. “We urge Congress to allow DOL to move forward on updating the rule to provide a consistent high standard of protection for American workers and their families.” Martin Firvida noted that under current rules governing
concerned” or “somewhat concerned” by the fact that, currently, investment advice from 40l(k) or 403(b) providers is not required to be in the best interest of participants. 2. A solid majority (62 percent) described themselves as either very or somewhat concerned by the fact that their plan provider can give advice and make money from the investments plan participants select. 3. After having read a statement explaining that advice from plan providers is not currently required to be in the best interest of participants, half of respondents (50 percent) said that that information makes them “less likely” to trust their provider for advice. Slightly over one third (37 percent) indicated that that disclosure has “no impact” on their level of trust. Here is a link to the AARP study. http://www.aarp.org/work/retirement-planning/info-072013/fiduciary-duty-and-investment-advice—-attitudes-of-401k—and-4.html.
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Calorie tracking: Knowledge is power By Sam Erickson AdBuilder Most people eat by habit, not with intention. People tend to eat the foods they ate growing up or whatever the chef in the house has fixed for the night. This leads people to be divorced from the caloric value of their foods. Weight maintenance and weight loss are based on the difference in the calories you take in and the calories you expend each day. For many people, understanding what they eat and where their calories come from is the first step leading to better nutrition and a healthier lifestyle. For packaged goods, you can use the information the government requires to be provided on the box. There are very good websites available which can help you find out the caloric value of whatever meal you are putting together at home. The added benefit of looking things up is that you will be able to see which foods have a higher value than others. Proper record keeping is es-
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sential. You can create a spreadsheet or just keep track on a notebook, noting how many calories you consume each day. Make a column for each day and record what is in your meals, tabulating at the end of the day. Take special note of meals eaten out or special celebrations so you can see the difference. In the beginning, try to keep track of everything you eat-candy bars, energy drinks, that piece of cake at work-as well as your regular meals. Those calories can add up quickly. Subtract your daily caloric output and any exercise, and you’ll Continued next page
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When soldiers returned home from World War II, many worried about what such a rapid influx of veterans would do to the country. Some feared that all of the unemployed men would create another Great Depression. To meet the demands of returning veterans, Congress passed what is commonly called the GI Bill or Rights, which included the right to an education and the guarantee of loans to own homes, two things that were out of reach for most Americans at the time. In 2008, the bill was amended to increase the benefits to those who served post 9/11. Officially called the Post9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008, the bill contains many benefits for veterans and their families. For veterans who have steady jobs to return to or who have trouble readjusting to civilian life, the benefit has been extended from 10 years to 15 years, allowing those who experience life changes during that time to still access their educational benefits. The benefits cover 36 months of higher education, and the specific dollar amount changes depending on the location of the veteran and the institution.
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Rates are based on in-state tuition for the most expensive public in-state school. In addition to these provisions, many states have passed laws that allow veterans to attend higher education institutions and pay in-state tuition, regardless where they live. The law also applies to more prestigious, private institutions, if those institutions are willing to split the costs with the federal government, opening up new programs and opportunities for veterans. Previously, veterans had to cover the costs of books, supplies and college fees, which became a hardship with the rising costs of textbooks and fees. In the new bill, those costs are covered up to $1,000 per year. A housing stipend is also provided in the new bill. This stipend changes depending on the cost of living, but the housing rate is based on the idea that the veteran will have dependents to take care of.
When most people think of college, they think of the fouryear bachelor’s degree. While many still pursue that degree, the GI Bill can also be used to pay for certificate programs in welding or one of the many developing medical fields. The law also covers the cost of a licensing or certification test, which can often be quite expensive. Community colleges have seen a significant rise in the enrollment of veterans because of these benefits. Because of the foresight of lawmakers, veterans are now accessing higher education at an unprecedented rate. Much of the law is based on where a veteran lives, so applicants will need to work with their local Veteran’s Administration office to determine what specific benefits are available to them. The 9/11 GI Bill provides significant support for veterans to achieve their academic goal, up to 15 years after they have completed service.
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have an idea about how much you are over or under your daily use. The amount of calories you use every day will change based on age, gender, physical activity level and weight. A pound of body fat has 3,500 calories, which means that, if are expending 500 more calories each day than you are taking in, you’ll lose about one pound per week. To put it in perspective, the Food and Drug Administration recommends men take in 2,000-2,500 calories daily, and women, 1,500-2,000 calories daily. Of course, you don’t want to be counting calories for
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June Coryell receives Zostavax (Shingles) Vaccine from Pharmacist Janice Becker; standing are Janet Gott, RPh and Andrea Jadwin PharmD
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