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ROMNEY CONTINUES TO FLIP FLOP - HAS NO DIRECTION Says He Has Plans But Offers No Hint of What They Are Mitt Romney came to the Presidential Debate with spunk and arrogance and his George Bush-like willingness not to be truthful. One must wonder why the President failed to strike out at Romney when Romney pounded the drums saying he will create jobs Romney said if he is elected president he will reach across the aisle to work with members of both parties. He emphasized that he did that in Massachusetts when he was its Governor. He pointed out that he did just
President Barak Obama
that to get his healthcare bill passed in Massachusetts, a plan from which President Obama said the commonly called Obamacare was fashioned. The president did raise that point but Romney retaliated that he thought his plan for Massachusetts was good for his state but not for the nation as a whole. The President has said he wants to repeal the George Bush tax breaks for those earning more than $250,000 per year. That additional revenue would be used to help
and put people out of work. One must wonder why the President failed to point out that Romney’s wheeling and dealing and questionable business practices contributed to the unemployment rate while putting countless Americans out of work.
reduce the national debt. Former Governor Romney said repeatedly he would not reduce what those people are now paying. He has said over and over again he will not repeal the tax breaks for the wealthy and in fact wants to make them permanent. President Obama has repeatedly said the country cannot afford those massive tax breaks. Governor Romney hammered on the point that those tax breaks create jobs. The truth of the matter is that the tax breaks have not created jobs and that in some cases the extra money was spent overseas on fat-cat toys. Most of the extra money the wealthy realized by the rich as a result of those breaks was not spent but was simply saved or invested. The tax breaks did not create jobs or reduce unemployment. The President went after Romney when he said he would cut taxes across the board. President Obama said those tax reductions would cost the country 4.8 trillion dollars the nation cannot afford. Romney denied that but could not explain where the additional revenue would come from to replace those 4.8 trillion dollars in lost national revenue. Romney made it clear that he will play dirty to convince people. He went after President Obama saying that the President had taken $760 million dollars from Medicare. The President explained that the
$760 million was not cuts in Medicare but was money that was saved by reducing what the government will pay hospitals and other medical institutions. Although the President repeated that the money was reductions to payment to the hospitals, etc. Romney continued to Mitt Romney untruthfully say the President had cut Medicare benefits. Romney may have impressed some of his base with his aggressiveness and distortions but for those who were listening to what was being said it was very obvious that he is little more than a reflection of George Bush who lied the country into the financial mess President Obama inherited when he took office. The President did try to force Romney into giving details of all the things he was promising to do but Romney never offered any specifics as to how he would do anything he suggested he would do if he were elected.
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2004: Congresswoman Judy Biggert Voted Against Funding to Boost U.S. Manufacturing Naperville, IL – While one of the most cost-effective investments that our country can make is in worker training in support of advanced manufacturing, Congresswoman Biggert has consistently voted for policies that damaged U.S. manufacturing. She voted for poorly negotiated trade deals and tax policies that encouraged shipping American jobs overseas, and as a result one third of all U.S. manufacturing jobs were lost during the years that her party held power. In 2004, Congresswoman Biggert voted against increasing funding for a successful and proven program to provide manufacturers assistance with worker training, advice on business practices, and instruction on the use of information technology. Instead of helping the U.S. workforce, she remained a party-line voter for earmark-filled appropriations, poorlyplanned wars, tax breaks for the wealthy and budgets that drove our country into debt. Flashback 2004: In 2004, Congresswoman Biggert voted against an amendment to more than double the funding for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership
program from $110 million to $227 million. The partnership was a nationwide network of more than 400 not-for-profit centers that provided assistance to manufacturers. “We need to invest for the long term in manufacturing and support industries that keep jobs here in Illinois,” said Bill Foster. “These programs pay for themselves over time as trained workers earn higher salaries and company profits are increased with a more productive workforce. But Congresswoman Biggert voted against these programs, and for bad trade and tax policies that shipped American jobs overseas and devastated American manufacturing. As a scientist and businessman, I understand the challenges that businesses face, and will always put the interests of American manufacturers and workers before the profits of transnational corporations that ship jobs overseas."
In 2004, Biggert voted against an amendment to more than double the funding for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership program from $110 million to $227 million. The partnership was a nationwide network of more than 400 not-for-profit centers that provided manufacturers assistance such as worker training, advice on business practices and instruction on the use of information technology. [CQ Today, 7/09/04]
Background: Opposed $117 Million Increase to Help Stem Loss of Manufacturing Jobs
What You Should Know Before Buying Life Insurance Three in 10 American households are uninsured and half say they need more life insurance, according to the LIFE Foundation, a nonprofit organization that works to educate people about the importance insurance in protecting their financial futures. Many people realize that life insurance is an important way to provide for their families, but buying life insurance can seem daunting. How do you know if you’re picking the best coverage for you and your family? The American Council of Life Insurers offers the following tips to help you pick out the best plan: Decide if you need permanent or term life insurance. Permanent policies will provide money to your family no matter when you die. Term policies will pay only if you die during a specific period of time.
When you’re trying to decide between life insurance companies, ask family and friends for recommendations. You can also meet with an insurance agent to talk through your options. Ask for the outlines of several plans so you can compare the features of the various options you’re considering. Always answer the questions on your application truthfully. Once you select a plan, store the policy with your other important financial documents, but not in a safe deposit box. Upon death, boxes are sometimes sealed temporarily by the bank, which could delay your family’s access to the coverage. Review and update your policy from time to time, especially after major life events like marriages or children being born. Learn more about life insurance and what questions you should ask before buying a policy
As seen in picture left to right: Katie Schumacher, Jackie Ritchie, Christy Shiner, Lynette Shea, Jeff Davies, Andrea Chasteen and Pam McGuire, Will County Circuit Clerk
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FOURTH ANNUAL FUNDRAISER FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS Circuit Clerk’s Office Still in the Fight Against Domestic Violence
As seen in picture left to right: Katie Schumacher, Jackie Ritchie, Christy Shiner, Lynette Shea, Jeff Davies, Andrea Chasteen and Pam McGuire, Will County Circuit CourtClerk.
JOLIET- On Friday September 28, 2012 the Will County Circuit Clerks held their fourth annual fundraiser for domestic violence awareness. “We raise our voices at the Circuit Clerk’s Office, in calling for an end to this hideous crime”. The Circuit Clerk’s office processed 2364 orders of protection in 2011. “Domestic violence has reached immense proportions that touch everyone. It affects our mothers, sisters, daughters, neighbors and friends. It is the ugly monster that too often we are afraid to talk about”, says Pam McGuire, Will County Circuit Clerk. October is nationally known as Domestic Violence Awareness
Month. The Circuit Clerk’s Office was personally touched four years ago, when a clerk’s daughter was killed by her ex-boyfriend. Since then McGuire’s office holds an annual fundraiser to help the victims of domestic violence, promote awareness and to send a strong message to the community that this violence must be stopped.
and their dedication to this most worthy cause”. “Take Back the Night will hold its annual rally and march, Thursday October 4, 2012 at the First Assembly of God Church at 1741
theEssington Road Joliet. I urge
anyone who wishes to add their voice to ours by calling for an end to domestic violence, to go and be McGuire continued, “In the past four years our office has raised a part of vigil”, said McGuire. $20,519 for Take Back the Night The Take Back the Night Will County”. The money raised program begins at 6:00 p.m. doors has helped the victims at open at 5: 00 p.m. with the featured Groundworks, Bridges to a New speaker Linda King, Founder of Day, Lambsfold and the Sexual Fix the Hurt. Assault Service center. “I am so proud of my staff, their hard work
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Hubble Portrays a Dusty Spiral Galaxy
Hubble Catches Glowing Gas and Dark Dust in a Side-On Spiral The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has produced a sharp image of NGC 4634, a spiral galaxy seen exactly side-on. Its disk is slightly warped by ongoing interactions with a nearby galaxy, and it is crisscrossed by clearly defined dust lanes and bright nebulae. NGC 4634, which lies around 70 million light-years from Earth
The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has provided us with another outstanding image of a nearby galaxy. This week, we highlight the galaxy NGC 4183, seen here with a beautiful backdrop of distant galaxies and nearby stars. Located about 55 million light-years from the sun and spanning about eighty thousand light-years, NGC 4183 is a little smaller than the Milky Way. This galaxy, which belongs to the Ursa Major Group, lies in the northern constellation of Canes Venatici (The Hunting Dogs). NGC 4183 is a spiral galaxy with a faint core and an open spiral structure. Unfortunately, this galaxy is viewed edge-on from the Earth, and we cannot fully appreciate its spiral arms. But we can admire its galactic disk. The disks of galaxies are mainly composed of gas, dust and stars. There is evidence of dust over the galactic plane, visible as dark intricate filaments that block the visible light from the core of the galaxy. In addition, recent studies suggest that this galaxy may have a bar structure. Galactic bars are thought to act as a mechanism that channels gas from the spiral arms to the center, enhancing star formation, which is typically more pronounced in the spiral arms than in the bulge of the galaxy. British astronomer William Herschel first observed NGC 4183 on 14 January 1778. This picture was created from visible and infrared images taken with the Wide Field Channel of the Advanced Camera for Surveys. The field of view is approximately 3.4 arcminutes wide. This image uses data identified by Luca Limatola in the Hubble's Hidden Treasures image processing competition. ESA/Hubble & NASA Acknowledgement: Luca Limatola
in the constellation of Coma Berenices, is one of a pair of interacting galaxies. Its neighbor, NGC 4633, lies just outside the upper right corner of the frame, and is visible in wide-field views of the galaxy. While it may be out of sight, it is not out of mind: its subtle effects on NGC 4634 are easy to see to a well-trained eye. Gravitational interactions pull the neat spiral forms of galaxies out of shape as they get closer to each other, and the disruption to gas clouds triggers vigorous episodes of star formation. While this galaxy’s spiral pattern is not directly visible thanks to our side-on perspective, its disk is slightly warped, and there is clear evidence of star formation. Along the full length of the galaxy, and scattered around parts of its halo, are bright pink nebulae. Similar to the Orion Nebula in the Milky Way, these are clouds of gas that are gradually coalescing into stars. The powerful radiation from the stars excites the gas and makes it light up, much like a fluorescent sign. The large number of these star formation regions is a telltale sign of gravitational interaction. The dark filamentary structures that are scattered along the length of the galaxy are caused by cold interstellar dust blocking some of the starlight. Hubble’s image is a combination of exposures in visible light produced by Hubble’s Advanced Camera for Surveys and the Wide Field and Planetary Camera 2. -ESA/Hubble & NASA
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Contact: Ines Kutlesa, LCPC, CEO Guardian Angel Community Services 1550 Plainfield Road Joliet, IL 60435 Phone (815) 729-0930 ext 430 ikutlesa@guardianangelhome.org
October Is Domestic Violence Awareness Month October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Guardian Angel Community Services’ domestic violence program, Groundwork, has planned events to raise community awareness, educate and spark conversation, breaking the silence surrounding domestic violence (DV). One in three women will be affected by DV in her lifetime and annually 15.5 million children are exposed to DV . Our communities are not immune. At Groundwork we have experienced a 180% increase in hotline calls over the last 4 years. This year alone 4,644 people were provided services, 9,226 nights of shelter were provided to victims of DV , 9,056 hotline calls were received, and 17,218 hours of direct service were provided in the form of counseling, advocacy, or other services. The Domestic Violence Awareness Month Vigil and Purple Light Nights kickoff event will be held on October 1, 6:00pm at Guardian Angel Community Services. Groundwork will light up the night and building with purple lights. Guest speaker is Neil Schori, Lead Pastor of Naperville Christian Church & witness for State of IL vs. Drew Peterson. Among other scheduled activities Groundwork will present a revolutionary community education tool, In Her Shoes. This program will immerse participants in the experience of domestic violence. Participants will move, think, and experience the lives of battered women. Guardian Angel Community Services will be educating the community about DV throughout the month on Facebook. Groundwork ends the month with the 4th annual Angels Against Abuse 5K Walk on October 27, opening remarks by States Attorney James W. Glasgow. For more information about domestic violence or any of these programs in specific please contact Ines Kutlesa at 815-729-0930 ext.430 or ikutlesa@guardianangelhome.org Established in 1983 Groundwork is a leading provider of comprehensive services to those experiencing abuse and violence in the home. Central to Groundwork’s mission is the strong conviction that all victims of domestic violence have the right to realize their human dignity; regain control of their lives; develop ways of living that promote harmony and well-being within their families, a nd exercise their legal rights with and through the support of an informed community. All services are offered at no charge. GACS 1550 Plainfield Road, Joliet, IL 60435 – 815-729-0930 – www.guardianangelhome.org GACS is a Partner Agency of the United Way of Will and Grundy County
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Recorder Asks:
Is Your DD 214 Form Recorded? Along with land record documents, the military separation or DD-214 is one of the many other types of documents recorded in the County Recorder’s Office. This is an office practice that dates back to 1919. An individual’s military separation papers, if they are recorded, are in a restricted data base or on microfilm within the Recorder’s Office. “Unless you are a discharged or retired military personnel this really doesn’t mean much to you, however with the expected number of returning military, Recorder Karen A. Stukel with the assistance of the VAC – Veterans Assistance Commission wanted to come up with a way to communicate to our returning service people as well as those who might have forgotten to record their papers as to why it is so important.” Recorder Karen A. Stukel recently printed “Recording Your DD-214”.
“Many veterans, in the busy days after discharge, are not aware of how valuable their DD-214 (discharge papers) really are or even how often they will need to show them when applying for just about anything. That is why I worked with other Recorders and our local VAC (Veterans Assistance Commission) to produce a brochure that will assist our returning Military and Veterans. Recording your DD214 or separation papers will put this valuable document in a safe place. When you need various copies to apply for college, a loan or medical assistance you will always be asked for a copy of your DD214 which we can print recorded copies for you as needed at no charge. The Recorders office is a repository for all land records, out of country births and marriages and military discharges. It is our responsibility to keep our past records safe and secure and record all current records with integrity and respect. Recorder Stukel proudly works with the Veterans Assistance Commission – VAC, and the local military organizations to get the word out about this and many other services and opportunities that are available to discharged military personnel. A copy of the brochure can be found at many American Legion Posts throughout the county, the Veterans Assistance Commission, Joliet Junior College and many local banks within Will County to name a few as well as the County Recorder’s website at www.willcountyrecorder.com, The Will County Recorder’s Office located at 58 East Clinton Street Joliet, Illinois 60432 or the Will County Recorder’s Satellite Office located at 241 Canterbury Lane Bolingbrook, Illinois 60440. For more information contact the Will County Recorder’s Office – 815-740-4637.
IF YOU WORK FOR A LIVING VOTE TO HELP THE MIDDLECLASS WORKING FAMILIES THE RICH DO NOT NEED YOUR HELP THEY WILL HELP THEMSELVES - OFTEN Many American families will go to the polls
are being selfish. They are showing no on November 6th and rather than cast their vote compassion for you or your family. Don’t give to help their families and themselves will vote for them your vote. Vote for the middleclass. It is incredible that so many people who work a the super rich who have all the help money can for a living are so willing to bow down to the rich buy. Voters need to be alert and be awake. They who continue to scheme to get more for need to understand that it is not simply a matter of themselves, while they scheme to avoid laws that making your team the winning team, it is a matter protect the environment, they hide money wherever possible to avoid paying their way in of paving the future for your family. the United States where they made their money. Many rich people of the country constantly Don’t help them get richer. Vote for your complain they are taxed too heavily, they have too many regulations to keep them honest. They family and yourself on November 6th.
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Tips for seniors on managing health care costs (ARA) - Finding the Medicare coverage that best fits their needs and their pocketbooks is challenging for many seniors. Health care plans make changes to their coverage. People's health conditions change. Not keeping on top of these changes can mean problems. Suddenly seniors may find they don't have needed coverage, their doctor no longer takes their plan, or they face steep medical or prescription drug costs. That's why it's essential to review Medicare coverage and individual needs each year, and to use the Medicare annual open enrollment period to make changes to coverage. Medicare annual open enrollment runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, with new benefit choices effective the following Jan. 1.
“Getting started early is key,” says Mary Dale Walters, senior vice president of the Allsup Medicare Advisor, a Medicare plan selection service. “Choosing Medicare coverage is complicated, even when you have lots of information on the Web. It can be difficult to get current plan information and to get an apples-toapples comparison of plans.” Walters offers these tips for seniors to manage and lower their health care costs. 1. Be an informed consumer. Millions of seniors, their families and caregivers will be pleased to know that for the third straight
year the average basic Medicare prescription drug premiums will remain steady. Since enacted, the Affordable Care Act has helped more than 5.4 million people with Medicare save more than $4.1 billion in outof-pocket prescription drug expenses. These are significant results as the law closes the Medicare Part D donut hole coverage gap, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Seniors can capitalize on those savings by knowing exactly what they are paying for — shop around for better prescription prices and ask about costs. For additional savings, use generic medications. Take advantage of Medicare preventive services, including many types of screenings, tests, shots, counseling, training and supplies now offered without co-pays or other out-of-pocket costs. 2. Ask for help. In addition to guidance on retirement, estate and long-term care planning, seniors can rely on professionals to help them with health care choices. Walters points out this can include Medicare specialists such as Allsup or financial planners who often consult Medicare experts. “Health care planning is a quality of life and a financial issue,” Walters says. “If you need assistance sorting through the overwhelming number of options, it' s important to know that help is out there for you — don't be afraid to ask.” Grace Hercules used Allsup to research her Medicare needs and found she could save more than $1,000 a year by switching drug plans. “I thought a mail-order prescription plan was best for me, but their specialists proved me wrong about this — and I am so happy,” she says. “People can probably do their own taxes, but when they pay a tax adviser they get better returns,” Hercules adds. “It's getting the Go to Solutions
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(ARA) - For most of us, driving is a necessity, and so is doing it as cost-effectively as possible - even in retirement when most of us stay in our suburban homes. Saving money on automobile-related expenses like gas and insurance can help free up cash for other important things. Insurance Older drivers have lower rates of policereported crashes per capita, limit their driving to familiar routes and better weather, and drive fewer miles than other age groups, but accident rates per mile start increasing when drivers reach 70, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Even if your personal driving record is clean, your age may put you in a demographic that insurance companies view as higher risk - and you'll pay higher auto insurance premiums because of it. Shopping around for auto insurance may help you secure a better rate, but if you're facing very high premiums, it may make sense to take an extra step. Many insurers offer discounts to drivers who complete driver safety courses. Check with your insurance company to see if such a discount is available to you, then look for a program, like AARP Driver Safety's course, that is specifically designed to help people 50 and older refresh their driving skills and adapt to age-related changes. There are no tests to take for the course. To find an in-person course near you, visit www.aarp.org/findacourse, or sign up for an online course. Fuel efficiency After insurance, fuel can be one of the highest costs of operating a vehicle, especially for those who travel far, such as older drivers commuting from winter to summer residences. Car makers have improved overall fuel efficiency for many newer
vehicles, but you can take steps to cut your gas costs more - even if you have an older car. AARP offers these tips for improving fuel efficiency: * Lighten the load. The heavier your vehicle and contents, the more gas it will consume
then the doctor's office tomorrow and your book club the next day, try to group errands together. Starting a cold engine consumes more gas than keeping it running longer. Maintenance With the average age of cars on the road approaching 11 years, according to R.L. Polk & Co., an automotive market research firm, routine maintenance is more important than ever. Doing simple tasks like oil changes, windshield wiper replacement and air filter changes yourself can help save you money. Tasks that you can easily perform yourself include: * Changing the oil and oil filter. * Changing the air filter. * Monitoring tire inflation and adding air if needed. * Checking and cleaning battery connections. * Replacing worn windshield wipers. moving down the road. Remove excess * Replacing headlight or brake light weight from the trunk and avoid traveling with bulbs. luggage or bike racks that create drag, add Other DIY tasks, like replacing brake weight and decrease fuel economy. pads or sparkplugs, or flushing the radiator, * Watch your speed. While it's important to require a bit more know-how. Fortunately, safely keep pace with the flow of traffic plenty of online resources offer step-by-step around you, keep in mind most cars are at guides for doing more complex vehicle the optimum fuel efficiency around 50 mph. maintenance tasks. And, you can always * Drive smoothly. Abrupt stops and starts, check with your local community college to and fast, erratic movements in traffic all see if they offer a basic auto maintenance decrease fuel economy. course. * Try to consolidate trips. Rather than making one trip to the grocery store today, Visit us at Issuu.com
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MAKES 9 SERVINGS
Ingredients: • Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
Filling • 1 (16 oz.) bag frozen mixed vegetables • 1 (10 3/4 oz.) can condensed cream of chicken soup • 1/2 cup milk • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1/4 teaspoon pepper • 2 cups chopped, cooked chicken • 1/3 cup chopped onion
Biscuit Topping • 2 cups White Lily® Enriched Bleached Self-Rising Flour • 1/4 cup Crisco® Butter Flavor AllVegetable Shortening, chilled • 2/3 cup buttermilk
Instructions: 1. HEAT oven to 400º F. Spray 8 x 8 x 2inch baking dish or other 2-quart casserole dish with no-stick cooking spray. Place frozen vegetables in colander. Rinse with hot water until thawed. Drain. 2. MIX soup with milk, thyme, salt and pepper in large bowl. Add chicken, vegetables and onion. Pour into prepared dish. 3. PLACE flour in large bowl. Cut in shortening with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add buttermilk. Stir just until dough leaves sides of bowl. Drop 9 biscuits (3 rows of 3) on top of chicken mixture. 4. BAKE 35 to 40 minutes or until chicken mixture is bubbly and biscuits are golden brown. Cool 10 minutes before serving.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Serving Size (1 slice, 1/9 of pie), Calories 290 (Calories from Fat 90), Total Fat 10g (Saturated Fat 3g, Trans Fat 0g), Cholesterol 30mg, Sodium 670mg, Total Carbohydrate 34g (Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars 6g), Protein 16g; Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 20%, Vitamin C 10%, Calcium 10%, Iron 10%. *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Tackle school paperwork. Make a habit of sorting through children's backpacks with them the same day they come home. Allot time after school, when you arrive home from work, or after dinner, depending on your (ARA) - The start of a new school year is like a fresh family's schedule. Use a tiered letter sorter or filing system with designated slots for each child's papers, and an "A.S.A.P." space for teachers' notes, permission slips and anything else that requires immediate attention. For schoolwork and artwork you want to keep, try a two-step approach. First, purge unwanted items as soon as they come in the door. Collect the possible keepers in a storage bin or wheeled cart with color-coded drawers that allow for easy separation by child or project type. Go through stored items at regular intervals, perhaps once a month or once a quarter. Keep in mind, the more you accumulate, the easier it will be to pare down, as the best pieces will stand out from the crowd. Designate a homework spot. Decide on the best spot in your home to set up homework central. Take into consideration how involved you need to be with homework and your child's style. Does he focus better with people around or in a private setting? Is he better suited to sit at a desk or curled up in a favorite chair with a laptop cart? Once you have a place picked out, gather together handy homework tools and supplies into a nearby bin, box of crayons - full of possibilities. drawer or cabinet. Stock up on age-appropriate supplies Ginny Bean, mother of three and publisher of Ginny's such as pens, pencils, erasers, paper, crayons, markers, a catalog, suggests families take advantage of this clean slate ruler, dictionary, calculator and a pencil sharpener. by establishing some new organizing routines. Create a communication hub. Include the family Think ahead. Mornings are chaotic in most households calendar, a chalk or bulletin board for posting messages with school-aged children. Consider handling as many and reminders, a binder for key documents, colored daytime preparations as possible the night before. Lay out markers, pens and pencils. If you're a visual person, clothes. Pack lunches. Set out the breakfast dishes and consider color coding your calendar by assigning each cereal. Pack backpacks. family member a different color. Bean suggests making systems kid-friendly, so young Remember not to forget. Use wall hooks and baskets helpers can feel involved, and save mom some time in the or bins near the front door to corral the items you need to process. "Carve out a spot on a lower shelf of the pantry remember each day: backpacks, books, lunches, gym for lunch boxes and lunch-making supplies. Then make shoes, sports equipment and musical instruments. children responsible for putting away their empty lunch To request a copy of Ginny's catalog, visit Ginnys.com boxes at the end of the school day, or even packing their or call 800-487-9024. own lunch."
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(ARA) - For many people, fall brings cooler temperatures and outdoor activities such as nature walks and trips to see the leaves change. But sports buffs across the nation are hitting the pavement in preparation for marathon season. There is no slowing down fitness enthusiasts, who adhere to training regimens and participate in long-distance running events. However, rigorous outdoor activity, combined with heat, humidity and sweat, can make skin more vulnerable to the sun's rays. Even if you are not a marathon runner, it is important to help protect your skin while embracing the sun and the outdoors. Although the majority of Americans (59 percent) consider putting on sunscreen important when preparing for outdoor activity, only 49 percent actually use sunscreen when exercising outdoors, according to a survey sponsored by the Coppertone Solar Research Center. Before lacing up your best running shoes, plan ahead with a sun safety strategy that best complements your routine. “As a practicing dermatologist, I know how challenging it can be to help keep my skin protected from the elements, especially now that I am training for my fifth marathon,” says Dr. Elizabeth K. Hale, clinical associate professor of dermatology at New York University School of Medicine and consultant to the makers of Coppertone. “Simple steps can help ensure that you are protecting yourself this marathon season and beyond.” Dr. Hale offers some of her key sun safety tips for fellow runners: * Shield with shades. UV radiation can damage the eyes and the skin around them, so it is important for runners to wear their sunglasses. To provide the best protection for your eyes, your shades should block out 99 to 100 percent of UVA and UVB rays. Choose wrap-around frames, which stay on better while you train. * Replenish yourself. Drinking water can help keep your body and skin hydrated, especially if you are sweating. It is essential for runners to pay
attention to how much water they are drinking before, during and after outdoor exercise. “I like to apply Coppertone Sport Pro Series with DuraFlex before stepping outside for training. This lightweight formula sprays on easily and helps
keep my skin hydrated,” says Dr. Hale. * Protect every inch. Runners and other outdoor athletes tend to forget to apply sunscreen on all areas of their face and body. The most commonly overlooked areas when applying sunscreen are the scalp, ears and backs of hands. Just remember to bring your sunscreen and reapply every two hours. * Timing is everything. Schedule your outdoor training when the sun is less intense; avoid exposure between the peak hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. If you do run during that time, choose a route that offers plenty of shade. * Go safe with your style. Make sure to protect your skin during your run with the appropriate attire. Try wearing lightweight, sun-protective clothing. Also, stay cool with a baseball hat to help shield your face from the sun. Before you head out for your next run, check out sun care tips from Dr. Hale on the Sunderstanding page of the Coppertone website to learn more about how to help keep your skin protected when you are training your hardest.
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mindset that good help is available. It's really worth getting expert help and not having the aggravation.” 3. Be proactive. Having known and been around seniors, Hercules says she is saddened that so many settle for high costs or keep the same Medicare plan year after year because of a lack of understanding. Just as seniors review their finances or taxes each year, Medicare annual enrollment is the ideal time to review health care coverage, Walters says. “It's OK to admit it's confusing and that help will be valuable. Look at all your Medicare options and take charge of your health care.” In addition to annual Medicare enrollment, special enrollment periods happen throughout the year for specific situations. For an evaluation of Medicare options, call an Allsup Medicare Advisor specialist at 866-521-7655, or go to medicare.allsup.com.
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7174 Caton Farm Road Plainfield, IL 60586 Phone (815) 230-3241
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