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August 2016

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Old Stormin’ Gorman is back

BY JACK PEARSON

Thomas today, with his new Carolina barbeque sauce, on a state display tour.

During his heyday, “Stormin’ Gorman” Thomas used to promise the fans that he’d strike out or hit a home run in every game. Most of the time he did. Now he’s providing something else. Something more tasty.

Is there a sports fan in Wisconsin who doesn’t recall Gorman Thomas, that big bear of an outfielder for the Milwaukee Brewers who was a champion at hitting home runs and for running into and through stadium walls chasing fly balls?

And yes, he was famous for striking out, too. For those, and other reasons, he was truly a fan favorite. But all good things come to an end. Gorman’s baseball career concluded, he started playing golf, and moved back to his native South Carolina.

So, surprise. “Stormin’ Gorman” is back in the spotlight again, and right here in the Milwaukee area. No, no, he’s not making a comeback as a player, heaven forbid. After all, the man is past his 65th birthday.

What he’s now done, however, is to take a page from a couple of other notable retired luminaries, former movie heartthrob Paul Newman and country western singer Jimmy Dean. Newman followed up his acting career by creating and market-

AGING ISSUES

By Tom Frazier

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Income Gap Widens In Wisconsin According to a recent report, “Pulling Apart 2016” (June 2016), over the last 40 years Wisconsin’s richest residents have experienced large increases in income while the rest of the state’s residents have received little or no income growth. This report from

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the Wisconsin Budget Project of the Wisconsin Council on Children and Families and the Center on Wisconsin Strategy (COWS), a nonprofit think tank based at UW-Madison, is based on data from Income Inequality in the U.S. by State, Metropolitan Area, and

County, 1917 to 2013.

In 2013, the top 1% of earners in Wisconsin had incomes of $312,000 or higher; the top .01%--the top 1 out of 10,000—had incomes of at least $6.2 million. The top 1%, on average, make FRAZIER continued on page 3A

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Eye MDs Offer 4 Tips for Protecting Vision

by Cheryl L. Dejewski

Scheduling regular check-ups and noticing and reporting any changes in your vision (wavy lines, loss of central or side vision clarity, flashes of light, etc.) are key ways that you can help to protect and preserve your precious gift of sight. In addition, studies suggest there are simple measures you can take to lower your risk of developing eye diseases. These include: ■ Eat your greens.

"Your mother was right, but she may not have known that this popular adage could also help save your sight," notes Mark Freedman, MD, senior partner at Eye Care Specialists, a Milwaukee-area ophthalmology practice that has treated more than 130,000 patients. Freedman explains, "Studies have found that people eating a diet high in carotenoids (pigments found in many yellow, orange and green vegetables) have a significantly lower risk of developing advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD) than people with lower intakes of these nutrients."

AMD is a retinal disease that causes blindness from loss of central vision.

People who ate lots of carotenoid-rich spinach, kale and collard greens lowered their risk most of all. Many carotenoids are antioxidants, which researchers speculate may prevent harmful chemicals called "free radicals" from damaging the retina.

■ Take a multivitamin.

Head of Ophthalmology at a major Milwaukee area hospital, Brett Rhode, MD, reports, "Studies suggest that nutritional supplements may help prevent or slow the clouding of the lens of the eye that forms cataracts.

One study found about a 30% lower risk of cataracts among multivitamin users; another found a 40% lower risk for developing opacities (cloudiness) in the cornea that can lead to cataracts.

The protective effect of vitamins may be due to their antioxidant nutrients (beta-carotene and Vitamins C and E, for example)."

Another study by the USDA Nutrition Research Center on Aging showed that women who took vitamin C for more than 10 years had a 77% lower risk of developing early lens opacity (clouding of the lens which can lead to cataracts) than women who took less or no vitamin C. "Many ophthalmologists feel these studies provide strong evidence to the positive effects of vitamins on the eyes and suggest that since people over age 60 are often deficient in at least two-thirds of the vitamins they need, taking a multivitamin may prove beneficial overall,” says prominent cataract surgeon Daniel Ferguson, MD. “And, if you are at risk for a specific eye condition, like AMD, you should speak to your eye care specialist about whether or not you should be taking specific eyerelated vitamin supplements."

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to do so) the next time you step outside to take a drive, work in the garden, go for a swim, or relax in a chair.

■ Wear sunglasses & hats.

"We all adore the sun, especially since we tend to see (and feel) so little of it here in Wisconsin. But, our fair-weather friend can be a potential enemy to our eyes,” notes Daniel Paskowitz, MD, an ophthalmologist with credentials from Harvard and Johns Hopkins.

A number of studies have shown that chronic, unprotected exposure to ultraviolet light rays increases the risk of developing cataracts and AMD. On the positive side, a study of 5,000 adults in Beaver Dam, Wis., showed that people who protected their eyes from bright sunlight by wearing sunglasses or hats with brims seemed to lower their risk of developing AMD." As a result of this and previous data, the FDA set a voluntary standard for non-prescription sunglasses to block 99% of UVB and 95% of UVA rays. Use this information when shopping and remember to wear your sunglasses and/or a hat (and encourage your children and grandchildren

■ Don't smoke.

Michael Raciti, MD, an ophthalmologist who also teaches surgery techniques to doctors-in-training, notes, "It has long been known that cigarette smoking causes a variety of overall health problems. People also need to realize the threat it poses to vision, including up to a 50% increase in the risk of developing cataracts and diabetes-related eye disease as well as not only speeding the onset but increasing the overall risk of developing AMD by two to five times."

As one of the founding members of the Wisconsin Diabetes Prevention & Control Program David Scheidt, OD, observes, “It can get much harder to light that cigarette if you eventually can't see it.”

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What it takes to be an effective citizen

BY LEE HAMILTON

In presidential election years, we can lose sight of the fact that our system of government is not about a single person. For representative democracy to work, we must all have the skills and temperament to address problems.

And because we will not solve all our challenges in a single generation, we must teach effective citizenship to our children.

It’s so easy in a presidential election year to forget that our system is not about a single person. This year especially, when the dynamics of the presidential contest have dominated news coverage so thoroughly that even the Senate and House races have largely disappeared from view, the crucial role that citizens play — apart from serving as voters in the presidential drama — isn’t even an afterthought.

Yet effective citizenship is the base on which our representative democracy rests. Our vitality as a country depends on the involvement of millions of people in their neighborhoods and communities, in interest groups and civic organizations, in groups agitating for change and groups defending the status quo.

So just what constitutes effective citizenship? I believe it’s made up of several elements.

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19 times the average income of $47,000 that the remaining 99% make. The .01% make 405 times more than the bottom 99%.

Over the last 100 years, income inequality was bad during the 1920s and 1930s. After the crash in the late 1920s, and over the era of the New Deal, with its collective bargaining, retirement and unemployment security, financial regulation, and progressive taxation, inequality fell as the income of the top earners fell. In the 1970s, that trend reversed so that inequality is now back to the high levels we had just before the Great Depression. Between 1979 and 2013, average incomes for the top 1% in Wisconsin increased by 120%, after inflation, while the incomes of the remaining 99% increased by only 4%. In other words, $73 out of every $100 in income growth between 1979 and 2013 went into the pockets of the top 1%.

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By Lee Hamilton First, a confident belief that change is possible — that the country can indeed make progress over time thanks to the efforts both of ordinary people and of political leaders. In his recent speech at Howard University, President Obama noted that by almost every measure, the country has moved forward over the last three decades. The poverty rate is down, as are the rates for crime and for teenage pregnancy. More Americans are getting college degrees, more women are working and earning more money, many cities are far healthier than they were in the 1980s.

Yes, we’ve got miles to go on many fronts, but on the whole, I’ll take where we stand today over where we stood in the 1980s. Our system is working better for more people than it did then.

The people who helped make this happen understood two things: that progress was possible, and that it reMore recently, economic gains from the 2007 recession have gone disproportionately to the top 1%. The average income of the top 1% of earners increased by 12% between 2009 and 2013, while the remaining 99% experienced an average income growth of just 4.7%. Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis has the second highest rate of income inequality among metropolitan areas (17.7%), as measured by the share of income going to the top 1%.

The report makes several recommendations regarding steps that can be taken at the federal and state levels to keep income inequality from getting worse. These include: • Raise the Minimum Wage. For example, an increase to $12 per hour by 2020 would bring greater income to 654,000 Wisconsin workers and would strengthen the economy.

• Build the Skills and Education of Wisconsin’s Workforce.

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quired their efforts. This might seem too obvious even to say, but those who were most effective had an impact because they had the skills to make a difference.

I’m talking here about the fundamental ability we should all have as citizens to solve problems in a representative democracy that’s filled with people who have different beliefs, perspectives, and experiences. This means knowing how to work together with all kinds of people, being able to find common ground, being forthright about aims and methods, forging connections to key officials and other players who can help advance a cause, building consensus, and communicating ideas effectively.

I use the word “skills,” but in the end, good citizenship is as much about temperament as it is about ability. Mutual respect, tolerance, empathy, civility, humility, honesty, resolve — these are the simple virtues that our nation depends on in its citizens, not because they’re nice to see, but because in a vibrant and diverse democracy they’re crucial for making progress.

So is a willingness to step up to challenges. The people who make a difference in our system are the ones who not only identify a problem, but then plunge into fixing it.

I frequently hear from people who are exasperated by the obstacles they have to overcome in order to make a difference: fellow citizens who are ignorant of the system, politicians who are too obtuse or self-interested to see the light, incompetence in the bureaucracy, officials protecting turf.... But here’s the thing: those obstacles will always be there. You just have to keep plugging away at overcoming them, whether by casting an informed ballot, sitting down with — or protesting against — political leaders, or finding the myriad ways you can improve the quality of life for your neighbors and fellow Americans.

You may already have picked up on the final quality that makes for effective citizenship, and it’s a tough one. For the most part, we’re not going to solve our challenges in a single generation. So we have to educate our children and those who come after us in the same skill sets I’ve been talking about.

That’s because, as I said at the start, our representative democracy is not all about the presidency. We —you, me, and our fellow citizens — are responsible for the future of our neighborhoods and our nation. Unless we all shoulder the obligation to learn the

• Support Working Families.

This could include approving the President’s proposal to expand access to paid family leave and sick days. The state could reverse 2011 cuts in the Earned Income Tax Credit, and restore funding to the child care subsidy program.

• Ensure That Workers Have Access To Affordable Health Care. This includes the state taking advantage of the Medicaid option in the Affordable Care Act that would finance almost all the cost of extending BadgerCare to adults between 100% and 138% of the federal poverty level. This would enable the state to cover about 82,000 more adults in BadgerCare while significantly reducing state costs and helping avoid cuts in Medicaid and other state budget programs.

• Making State Taxes More Equal Across Income Groups. This could include the state increasing the Homestead Credit to provide property

tax relief to homeowners and renters with low incomes.

• Easing Driving Suspensions That Create Barriers To Work. In 2013, 60% of the 418,000 suspensions in Wisconsin were for failure to pay fines, compared to 40% for driving-related issues. In Milwaukee County, black males are seven times more likely to have driving license suspensions than white males. “Occupational licenses” would enable people with suspended licenses to drive to work, and judges should be able to impose alternative sentences for people who cannot afford to pay fines.

Of course, these suggestions are not in play at the state level since most of them have been rejected by the Governor and Legislature. And, at the federal level, we have Paul Ryan’s health care proposal that would likely exacerbate the income inequality problem, but that is another story for another day.

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EDITORIALS

Revitalize the rust belt

While the overall Milwaukee community appears to be doing quite well, there still remain a few abandoned manufacturing facilities buildings that became this way as companies moved to find either less expensive facilities or cheaper labor. Much of this is due to the less expensive import of goods from such places as China and India among others.

The U.S. decline in manufacturing began occurring in the late 20th Century. Since then, the U.S. has lost almost six million factory jobs.

Led by auto-related industries, there is somewhat of a rebound. This has been helped by the fact that the of-

ten-foreign, near-starvation wages are moving upward. But reviving manufacturing is not an easy task. It requires availability of raw materials and labor skilled and willing to work. Local research and a pool of skilled workers are top most among the strategies needed to get the one time rust-belted Southeastern Wisconsin back on the tracks to economic success.

The total community involvement should be focused on a job for every person who wants one. We must focus on achieving this sooner than later.

Let’s focus on reclaiming much of the lost manufacturing business.

Try not to think too highly of yourself. Inoculate yourself against self-praise. Actual accomplishments always are much more worthwhile than patting yourself on the back. Do-

ing the latter might only result in a sore arm from the effort. I guess life is such that none of us will get out of it alive.

A recent survey of communities nation-wide caught our attention in Wisconsin. You perhaps might agree that Cedarburg deserves the number one community designation for the best place to plant your feet.

Some of the following are surprising; some are not. How about the poor 37,000 residents in Greenfield being ranked at 195th?

We will only list the remaining top 10 selected places to live. They are in

order, according to this survey, from No. 2 through 10: Elm Grove, Whitefish Bay, Brookfield, Hudson, Waunakee, Merton, Hobart, Mequon, and Fox Point.

Hartland, where we happen to have our publication office, made the top 20 (Hurrah!) and neighboring Delafield was close to it.

With all of the above, may it be just a matter of opinion?

Don’t plan on moving too soon.

Hospice is described loosely as being a group of caregivers who believe that death is inevitable; that it really is a normal part of life that each and everyone of us will experience sooner or later. But those who work in hospice are determined to make those in their care as comfortable as is possible and in the most dignified of situations as possible.

Their work is known as palliative care.

Hospice does not mean an accelerated death sentence, an often mistaken notion. It has absolutely nothing to do with assisted suicide. Hospice care of-

ten enhances a person’s final days.

To be admitted to hospice care, a person’s attending physician must determine that the patient is terminally ill and has fewer than six months to live.

If the physician’s prognosis is incorrect, the patient may then be placed back in other types of care.

Hospice is unique in that it is the only type of custodial care funded by Medicare. Patients can go into hospice care more than once if their recoveries into other types of care are short-lived.

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A friend says that God will do this and that for him. I doubt this. What is your opinion? I believe that such talk just makes me crabby. Certainly, God is not about to change someone’s oil or fix dinner. I know that God will

SENIOR ANSWER MAN DEAR SAM: I am sort of at a loss about how to deal with a person that I really don’t even like to talk with. However, we both are assigned to a certain committee. So what should I do? Do you have an opinion for me?

Questioningly, Elise Nomeier

CRABBY help you be all that you can be, but you must put your own oars in the water or shift your own gears. Amen to that. Just don’t expect anything really worthwhile in life to be free.

DEAR ELISE: My answer, for what it is worth, is that you must learn to be tolerant, compassionate, tender-hearted, sympathetic and understanding.

Thanks for asking my advice.

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Killing TIME WITH JIM MCLOONE We recently read that there are 6,000 varieties of Louisville Slugger baseball bats. They are balanced differently. a a a a More Hispanic people are being born in the U.S. than are dying here.

This racial minority might sometime in this century become a majority as their birth rate is on the upswing. a a a a The way the Milwaukee Bucks spend money, we wonder what their name Bucks stands for: money or deer? a a a a If and when the Milwaukee streetcar ever gets into operation, drinkers will be able to ride it from bar to bar.

In and of itself, it will not be a bar car. a a a a Did your mother ever make cream puffs when you were kids? Whipped cream was not something then for which we did scream. a a a a We would never have believed it if we hadn’t read it in the newspaper where - you know it is true - that there’s nothing but the facts, except on KILLING TIME continued on page 21A

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Student debt is a factor for the future of home sales!

I’ll bet many of you have children or grandchildren who have accumulated student debt in hopes of securing that career they worked so hard to obtain. The good news is that job prospects are increasing as the economy recovers. The not so good news is that student debt is delaying their home ownership! According to a new joint survey conducted by the National Association of Realtors and SALT (a consumer literacy program), results revealed that student debt postponed four in 10 borrowers from moving out of a family member’s household after graduating college. Nearly three-quarters of non-homeowners polled in the survey believe their student loan debt is delaying them from buying a home.

According to the NAR survey, the percent of student debt owed is highest among older millennials ages 26-35 (79 percent) who have amassed $70,000-$100,000 in debt. Forty-three percent of those polled had between $10,000-$40,000 in student debt, while 38 percent had $50,000 or more. The common debt was $20,000-$30,000.

Most polled feel this debt will delay

MOVING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION

By Bruce Nemovitz their home purchase by 5 years!

I believe legislation in the near future will be at the forefront of our representatives to effect a change in debt payment structure so that these future homeowners will be able to pursue their first home, versus living with family. A solid real estate market always starts with first-time buyers and then branches out to repeat buyers. It is critical to our future that these young college graduates are able to save for their first home and purchase earlier in their lives.

First-time buyers who are able to purchase today are also challenged by a shortage of housing. This is driving up prices making it even more difficult for our young people entering the housing

market. Prices are rising in most areas due to this lack of inventory. My experience has shown me that the market can change on a dime and what seems like a trend can alter in an instant. We are blessed to have low interest rates which is good news for our first time buyers. But for future long-term stability, our millennial generation must be able to secure an education without the burden of student debt curtailing their opportunity to purchase their starter home.

My hope is that we have balance and stability in our real estate market which means finding a way to educate our young people without the crushing debt of a college education. Balance is always a good thing for any aspect of life. It is important that our students have some skin in the game, but not so much that home ownership is put off into the distance. This delay also directly affects when families form and when they leave their parents’ and grandparents’ homes. We have always found a way to make homeownership a center piece for our American dream.

I have confidence a solution will occur

so that our children and grandchildren can buy their first home in their 20’s, not into their mid and upper 30’s! Our future is now. I have complete faith that our real estate market will be solid for years to come with some give and take from those who lead our country.

Bruce Nemovitz is a Senior Real Estate Specialist, as well as Certified Senior Advisor. Bruce has sold residential homes in the four county Milwaukee-Metro areas for 35 years. He has published a book called “Moving in the Right Direction”, A Senior’s Guide to Moving and Downsizing. Bruce has just written his second book for the children of seniors, “Guiding Our Parents in the Right Direction”, Practical Advice about Seniors Moving from the Home They Love. This book is now available at www.GuidingOurParents.com. Past articles about moving and downsizing and other important information can be found at www.BrucesTeam.com.

Bruce received the 2010 “Realtor of the Year” from the 3,800 membership of the GMAR (Greater Milwaukee Association of Realtors). Bruce is a featured speaker at several senior communities in the Milwaukee-Metro area. His disNEMOVITZ continued on page 21A

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Simple advice for living healthier

BY CHUCK NORRIS

As pointed out in the past, despite everything we know and has been said about the health benefits of exercise, a recent study shows us that 43 percent of employed adults do not exercise nearly as often as they should. At the same time, a new joint study by researchers from the University of Sao Paulo and Tufts University in Boston reminds us that over half of what Americans eat (nearly 60 percent) is considered “junk food.” These behaviors continue to persist in this country despite constant warnings that being sedentary and eating this way is sure to increase one’s risk for chronic health conditions like diabetes, obesity, heart attack, stroke and cancer.

So what’s standing between those with the desire to be healthier and the action needed to achieve better health?

Could it be, at least in part, information overload and the human ability to tune things out? Maybe we should back up a bit and try to simplify the matter.

As Simin Nikbin Meydani, director of the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University, tells Time magazine, eating healthier does not have to be complicated and done by the numbers. You don’t have to go vegan or Paleo. You can start by simply making sure that your plate contains foods of more than two different colors. If it’s got green, red and brown, for example, you could be on your way to getting the nutrients you require. We should also make sure you consume it and enjoy it with someone else. “Sharing a meal with friends and family impacts our health and how we age and fare as we get older,” Meydani reminds us.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that American adults do two hours and 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity each week, plus some muscle-strengthening on the side. If that seems too much, or you’re loathe to calculate such things, don’t despair.

You can benefit from even a small amount of added movement each week and uncomplicated exercises like walking. Some will always be better than none; to start, do that to which you’re comfortable committing.

A small behavioral change can also lead to embracing a wider checklist of healthier choices. Many experts believe that each lifestyle change a person makes supports other positive steps that can be added. Not surprisingly, a recent study tells us that people who changed the widest variety of aspects of their life to be healthier see bigger improvements in their mood and stress levels compared to people in clinical trials who changed just one part of their lifestyle.

What’s also clear is that, in order to achieve the maximum benefit that the food we eat can provide, we need to think about what we actually eat before we eat it; to start by considering eating whole foods and trying to avoid processed ones. According to Dr. Qi Sun, of the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston and the senior author of a recent study of the effects of whole grain foods in diet, eating a diet rich in whole grains would reduce a person’s risk of dying early.

The study found that eating three servings of whole grains a day was associated with a 25 percent lower risk of death from heart disease, and a 14 percent lower risk of death from cancer, compared with eating one serving or less of whole grains daily.

In fairness, it’s not like people are not concerned about what they eat. According to government research, about 77 percent of U.S. adults look at labels when they shop. But if we’ve learned anything, it’s that food labeling is not always our friend. Americans spend more than $40 billion a year on foods identified as “all natural.” Surveys show that consumers seek out the “all natural” label believing the food was produced without genetically modified organisms, hormones, pesticides and artificial ingredients.

Not so.

This reality has led to more than a hundred class action lawsuits accusing companies of misleading consumers.

The issue of whether genetically modified foods can be labeled natural has been raised in more than 50 legal cases.

Until now, the Food and Drug Administration has “respectfully declined” to weigh in on the issue. While the FDA is at last considering the matter, it has yet to engage in rulemaking.

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Magnesium helps lower blood pressure

BY CHARLYN FARGO

Fill your plate with whole grains, beans, nuts and leafy greens and you’ve got a good chance of lowering your blood pressure. That’s the findings from new research published in the journal, Hypertension.

All those foods are high in magnesium, which dilates arteries, and in turn, lowers blood pressure.

The new study was led by Dr. Yiqing Song, associate professor of epidemiology at Indiana University’s School of Public Health. According to the researchers, past studies that focused on the role of magnesium in regulating blood pressure have been relatively small, and produced mixed and controversial results. To help sort the data out, Song’s group pooled the data from 34 clinical trials on magnesium supplements, which together involved more than 2,000 people.

The daily dosage of magnesium supplements used ranged from 240 mg to 960 mg. Most trials had participants meet or exceed the U.S. Recommended Dietary Allowance for daily magnesium intake.

Sifting through the collected data, Song’s team detected a small but significant link between magnesium intake and healthy reductions in blood pressure.

The study found that taking about 368 mg of magnesium daily for about three months resulted in overall reductions in systolic blood pressure (the top number in a reading) of 2 millimeters of mercury (mm/Hg) and diastolic blood pressure (the bottom number) of 1.78 mm/Hg. Higher magnesium levels were associated with better blood flow -another factor linked to lower blood pressure, the researchers added.

Song and his colleagues believe that the benefits of magnesium in regulating blood pressure may only apply to people with a magnesium deficiency or insufficiency.

Still, the finding “underscores the importance of consuming a healthy diet that provides the recommended amount of magnesium as a strategy for helping to control blood pressure,” American Heart Association spokeswoman Penny Kris-Etherton said in an AHA news release.

“This amount of magnesium [368 mg/day] can be obtained from a healthy diet that is consistent with AHA dietary recommendations,” said Kris-Etherton, professor of nutrition at the University of Pennsylvania.

That means that, with a healthy diet, it isn’t necessary to take magnesium supplements, the AHA said.

“We need to stress the importance of a well-balanced meal, not only for all the cholesterol lowering and sugar-modulating benefits, but for ensuring an adequate amount of magnesium in the blood,” said Steinbaum, who directs Women’s Heart Health at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City.

She believes that, based on the new findings, “checking magnesium levels as part of a screening for heart health may become an essential part of prevention and for treatment of blood pressure.”

mixes include mainly mild-flavored greens such as baby oak leaf and romaine, while other blends contain more peppery flavored greens, such

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as arugula and mustard. In general, nutrients in these greens are similar to that of romaine or leaf lettuce: high in beta-carotene and folate.

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: I’ve heard that lettuce varieties have different nutritional value and some aren’t worth eating. Is that true?

: Yes. And no. There are many types of lettuce, and it’s hard to go wrong with any of them.

All are loaded with water and they have some fiber, which reduces the risk of colorectal cancer. The popular iceberg lettuce makes a crunchy salad and includes some vitamin K, folate, and beta-carotene, which converts to vitamin A. Other types of lettuce provide even more vitamins and phytonutrients. A cup of Boston or Bibb lettuce provides more than six times as much beta-carotene as iceberg, and dark green or red leaf lettuce contains even more -- about the same amount that’s in half a small carrot.

These lettuces are also high in lutein, another carotenoid that links to eye health. One cup of romaine gives you over 80 percent of the recommended amount of vitamin A and more than half of vitamin K. Romaine also contains the B vitamin folate that helps maintain healthy DNA and may play a role in protecting against cancer.

You may also have seen the mixture of field greens called mesclun. Some

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The hearing aid experience: From the start You’ve decided to buy your first pair of hearing aids. Congratulations!

Let’s take a moment to discuss what you can expect moving forward. The road to better hearing has plenty of obstacles, but with the right guidance you can expect a very fulfilling enhancement to your quality of life.

We all arrive at the point of decision for different reasons. Many will notice the problem on their own, but others may require coaxing from their loved ones. Let’s not dwell on the past though. You’re here. How do we decide what hearing aid is right for you?

There are two main components in hearing aid selection: Size or shape (chassis) and “the guts” (circuit). When it comes to selecting the chassis of your hearing aid, there are a few factors to consider. First and foremost is the degree of hearing loss. Certain types of loss are best fit with a behind the ear design, others will be better suited to a custom molded “sealed” fit. Rule of thumb: the higher degree of loss, the larger the hearing device should be.

Another factor in choosing size may come down to dexterity of the patient.

HEARING MATTERS

By John Dykstra Some clients will choose to go a little larger in an effort to make the device easier to handle. In some instances, the patient may decide to choose a smaller hearing aid for the sake of cosmetics.

When this is the case we may run into limitations of the device’s performance.

At the very least, a smaller than recommended device will not have extra volume to fit your loss as it progresses into the future. A decision based on cosmetics can often mean that the device will need to be replaced sooner than it could have been if a larger size was decided upon. Oftentimes, cosmetics cannot be ignored. If a patient is not happy wearing a larger hearing aid, then a smaller device is what is required to take that first step. Nearly every size and shape of hearing aid can be

outfitted with any circuit, which means that no hearing aid should be judged from appearance; it’s what’s inside that counts.

The circuit of the device is what determines how many tools are at our disposal to help you hear better in increasingly difficult environments.

Bottom line: basic, entry-level circuits should be reserved for less socially active patients. The more sophisticated the circuit, the better odds the hearing device will keep up with your lifestyle.

When looking at the offerings from one hearing aid company to the next, you can be assured you are comparing ‘apples to apples’ if you are made aware of the “channel count” of the devices in question. The higher the channel count, the higher the resolution of the device’s processor. Additional features and benefits aside, one company’s 17 channel device should line up more or less with the price of other companies with a similar channel count. Other features that should be considered: directional microphones, wireless connectivity, and t-coil. Directional microphones should be considered a must. They will

help you focus on sounds from in front of you. Wireless connectivity can give you very hands-on control over performance through a dedicated remote or through a smart phone device. You will also be able to stream audio directly into the hearing aids from televisions and other devices. Wireless connectivity should be considered the future of hearing care. T-coil is a functionality that can greatly increase clarity on telephones and in public performance spaces that are equipped with T-coil ready sound systems. Many churches and theaters are t-coil compatible.

The last piece of the buying experience is that of service; and I’m afraid I’m out of space this time. Next month’s column will be devoted to the acclimation of hearing again, service and after care.

This and other ‘Hearing Matters’ column entry can be viewed online at: www.beltonewi.com/news/ John Dykstra Hearing Instrument SpecialistState License #1287

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Social Security disability is NOT welfare

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BY TOM MARGENAU

: I am 60 years old and have had to stop work because of various medical problems. I would like to apply for Social Security disability benefits. But my husband and I have a retirement nest egg worth about $250,000, so I guess we are not eligible. Do I just wait until I am 62 to sign up for retirement benefits?

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: I am constantly amazed by the number of people, yourself apparently included, who equate the Social Security disability program with welfare. It is not. You can be rich or poor and qualify for Social Security retirement. And you can be rich or poor and qualify for Social Security disability. If Bill Gates became disabled tomorrow, he could file for Social Security disability benefits. And so can you.

Maybe it would help if you think of the Social Security disability program as an early disability retirement benefit, which is what it really is.

Q

: My 59-year-old wife recently became disabled. I called Social Security’s 800 number to ask about getting her on SSI, but they said because of my income that she isn’t eligible. (I work, so we have my salary and I also get a military retirement pension.) But my wife worked all her life. So why can’t she get disability now?

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: I purposely put your question after the prior one to further help clear up confusion many people have about disability benefits -- in this case, about two entirely separate government disability programs.

If you used the same terminology with Social Security’s call center people as you did in your question to me, then I understand why you got the answer you did.

You said you asked about getting your wife “on SSI.” SSI is short for Supplemental Security Income. That is a federal welfare program that pays a small monthly stipend to poor people who are 65 or older or who are disabled.

The Social Security Administration manages the SSI program for the federal government. And this leads to all kinds of confusion because so many people think that SSI is some kind of Social Security benefit. It is NOT. Also, many other people think that SSI is the same thing as Social Security disability. Again, it is not. Supplemental Security Income is for poor people. To repeat, it makes monthly payments to low-income senior citizens and to poor people who have disabilities. Social Security is for anyone (rich or poor) who has worked and paid Social Security taxes. Social Security retirement is for folks 62 or older. Social Security disability goes to people under 65 who are unable to work because of a physical or mental impairment.

So you should call the Social Security people back and this time tell them that you want information that will help your wife file for Social Security disability, not SSI.

(a point in time when you met the “five out of the last 10” rule). They will begin to pay your retirement benefits immediately. Then they will process your disability claim. And assuming you have medical records going back six years and can prove you became disabled at that point, and further assuming your disability claim is approved, they would then switch you to the higher Social Security disability rate. (As a general rule, a disability benefit equals an age 66 full retirement rate.) And depending on circumstances I don’t know about your case, they could possibly pay you retroactive disability benefits.

A

: There is no disqualifying time period when it comes to applying for Social Security retirement benefits. So you certainly can do that now.

On the other hand, there is a law that says you must have worked and paid Social Security taxes in five out of the last 10 years to qualify for Social Security disability benefits.

But that rule means you must have those five years of work in the 10-year period before you became disabled, not necessarily the 10-year period before you file a Social Security disability claim.

So here is what you should do. You should file for retirement benefits. But at the same time, you should file for Social Security disability benefits claiming your disability began six years ago

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: I don’t understand the socalled “waiting period” for Social Security disability benefits. Some people say it is five months. Others say it is six months.

Also, why is there a waiting period in the first place? : The law says that Social Security disability benefits cannot be paid for the first five full calendar months that a person is disabled. For example, let’s say that you became disabled on May 15, 2016 and that you filed for Social Security disability benefits shortly thereafter and your claim was approved. So June through October would be the first five full months of your disability, so the first disability check comes in November.

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: I worked for 35 years. I had to quit about six years ago because of a painful back injury. I have been living off of my employer’s disability payments for much of that time. I am about to turn 62. I called Social Security’s 800 number to ask about my potential benefits.

They told me it was too late to get disability. Is it really too late to get my disability? What about my retirement?

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ANNIE’S MAILBOX(R) Stepping back from the rift

BY KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR

Dear Annie: After years of attending and giving gifts for weddings, showers, birthday parties and graduations, my 34-year-old daughter is getting married. But she is getting the shaft from my huge family.

I have five siblings, all of whom are married with kids. After a major family rift over politics three years ago, when my daughter expressed her opinions, she was disowned by the majority of my family. One of my brothers reprimanded her in front of everyone, saying it was his duty as the oldest uncle.

My daughter is a college graduate, has always worked hard and has a beautiful heart. She did not invite this

uncle to her wedding, and barely was willing to invite her grandmother. I nearly had a stroke from the stress. I had to see a doctor because my blood pressure was so high.

I have been to therapy, but still have a hard time with all of this. I think I have driven my husband to drink. I cried for almost three years.

I am a heartbroken mother, daughter, sister, sister-in-law and aunt. It hurts so badly. What can I do? -- Love My Daughter Dear Mom: Your daughter is an adult. She made the choice to air her opinions in front of her extended family, knowing it would upset them.

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wrong to reprimand her as if she was a child, there are consequences for one’s actions. It was your daughter’s decision not to invite certain family members to her wedding, and you cannot expect them to send a gift and celebrate an event from which they were excluded.

This is not your fight, Mom. Please don’t defend or explain your daughter, or feel obligated to maintain the estrangements she has created. Family problems are never easy, particularly when you are also in the midst of wedding plans, but we urge you to let your siblings and daughter handle this in their own way. You can try to smooth things over, but only if your daughter wants you to. Otherwise, stay out of it.

And please talk to your doctor about your anxiety.

Dear Annie: I read the letter from “Joe in California,” who complained about his granddaughter using his house without permission. He mentioned that he had valuables in his home, and you suggested he put them in a “safety deposit box.”

Please inform your readers that

the correct term is “safe deposit box,” as it is located in a bank’s safe. There is no such location as a “bank safety.”

-- Irritated in Texas Dear Texas: Thanks for the correction. You are absolutely right that the correct phrase is “safe deposit box.”

Most likely, the word “safety” was simply the original term heard incorrectly and then repeated. However, these days, even banks have been known to refer to them as “safety deposit boxes,” and we found a reference that the terms were interchangeable more than a century ago. But we’ll try harder to remember for next time.

Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com.

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ing his own brand of salad dressing; Dean did likewise with breakfast sausages. Both business have succeeded tremendously and are grossing into the millions. And now Gorman wants to get into the act.

Thanks to a delicious recipe for Carolina-style barbeque sauce that he and wife, Susie, concocted over the years at cookouts at their own home, Stormin’ just may do it. So these days, instead of playing golf, which he loves with a passion, or carousing with his

who knows him will tell you, Gorman may not be a polished salesperson, but he does have a way about him. And, as one of the most famous baseball players in the state’s history, he can get his foot in a lot of doors.

So how did all of this come about?

I thought I’d like to find out, so I could give you the scoop. But it is most difficult to track Gorman down and he’s not the best at returning phone calls.

Persistence often pays off, however, and here’s a bit of what he said. About his life, his wife, and everything.

Gorman loved wildlife art, and here he is on a wildlife limited edition print of himself, drawn by late Hartland artist Bill Koelpin.

buddies, which he maintains he does just because he’s friendly, he’s peddling his product. From morning to night, he’s out on the road, calling on grocery stores and fast food outlets, cajoling store owners and operators to stock and sell his wonder sauce. As anyone

“Susie and I are both from down south in the Carolinas,” he said, “where they love to put barbecue sauce on everything. After my playing days, we lived down there for a spell, but then moved back to this area in 1995.

When we did, we had to get acclimated

to the food styles here, all over again.

So whenever we’d try a brisket or ribs, there wasn’t a sauce that we liked or were used to. So we started making our own, right on top of our kitchen stove. Once we got it where we felt it was right, I started bottling it in mason jars for ourselves.

“We tinkered with it, trying different types of mustard and vinegar and the intensity of pepper. We were finicky about the ingredients. Through trial and error, we finally got it to where we wanted it. So we really started it just for ourselves. But everyone who tried it, the kids, the neighbors, our friends, all thought it was fantastic. So we mulled it over and eventually decided to try to market it. I went on demonstrations and samplings,” he said. “And the response was unbelievable, fantastic. But in a way, I wasn’t surprised. It really is a good tasting sauce. It was designed for any kind of meat product, but it’s really good for anything you want to use it for. People are using it for salad dressing, too. It is multi-faceted.”

This past winter, Gorman and Susie’s “Stormin’ Sauce” went into mass production. Gorman began his oneman promotional campaign, hitting all corners of the state. By the way, his bottled product not only bears his nickname, it has his likeness on it, too.

“I met so many nice people on my trips,” he said. In this area, “Stormin’s Sauce can be found in stores such as Woodman’s, Piggly Wiggly, Sentry and Sendik’s, and the list is growing. Not in leaps and bounds, of course. Trying to convince grocery store chains and stubborn buyers to add a new product to their already huge line is no easy task. Most people who try, if you’ll pardon the pun, never get to first base. It’s my guess, however, that Gorman will succeed. If a guy can hit a baseball or a golf ball like he can, why not?

Recalling Thomas’ career with the Brewers brings back a barrel of memories. It was a magic era. His days with the Brew Crew began when he was a rookie in 1973. He played only briefly with the team over the next four years, having a difficult time breaking into the lineup. When he did, it was truly with a bang. That was in 1978, and for every season through 1982, his last full year with the team, the Brewers were always a contender, winning the American League Championship in

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A Milwaukee Brewers Media Guide from 1980, with three of its stars on the cover.

`81 and `82, finishing second once and third twice: almost every season setting new attendance marks. In 1979, Gorman walloped 45 home runs to lead the league, and then three years later tied for the crown with 39. In fact, over those five years, from `78 through `82, he hit more round trippers than any player in the league. The only slugger to top his 175 homers over those five years was Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt of the Phillies in the National League.

What a lineup the team had then.

Besides Thomas, there was Ben Oglivie and Sixto Lezcano in the outfield, Sal Bando, Don Money, Robin Yount and Paul Molitor in the infield, Charlie Moore catching, and a pitching staff that included Mike Caldwell, Pete Vuckovich and Rollie Fingers. I doubt that you’ll ever see so many stars in a Brewer lineup again. As I said, it was a magic time. And by the way, the team managers then were George Bamberger and Harvey Kuenn, along with Buck Rodgers, who filled in for Bamberger after he had suffered a heart attack.

And it wasn’t just hitting homers and driving in runs that made the fans

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Be aware of grandparent scams

Thanks to a grant from the Wisconsin Consumer Antifraud Fund at the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Interfaith Senior Programs of Waukesha County has researched senior frauds and scams and developed educational tools to share with the community. This month’s focus: The Grandparent Scam.

A telephone scam artist poses as a grandchild in distress, asking a senior to wire money immediately. The scam artist counts on the senior to assume it is their grandchild calling, and feel compelled to help the grandchild

INTERFAITH SENIOR FRAUDS AND SCAMS

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artist will beg the senior not to tell his parents and that he will pay the senior back soon. The senior may not discover the scam until weeks or months later, when they find out that their grandchild never actually contacted them in the first place.

There are ways to prevent being a victim of the Grandparent Scam. Be suspicious of people calling you and asking for help or money. Ask for their name, location and tell them you will speak to their parents before you take any action to help them. If they say they are in jail and need to make bail, ask for the name of the jail – you can always call it directly. And remember, you can always just hang up! Another way to stay protected is to never wire money. Wiring money offers zero protection, is hard to trace and there is typically no way you can reverse a transaction or recover payment from the telephone scam artist.

If you feel you have been a victim of the Grandparent Scam, contact your local police department by calling their non-emergency number.

Also, be sure to contact your bank to determine what additional steps to take.

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Get rid of annoying insects fast and easy without poisons

BY MARY HUNT

Got insects like ants, centipedes, cockroaches, silverfish, fleas, even -gasp! -- bedbugs trying to take over your home or garden? Don’t call an exterminator quite yet. This is a problem you can fix yourself -- cheaper and faster!

If you want to treat your home for insects, but you don’t want to poison yourself, your pets or the earth, your very best option is to use foodgrade diatomaceous earth to get rid of household creepy crawlies.

Diatomaceous earth is an offwhite talc-like powder that is the fossilized remains of marine phytoplankton. If you could take a look at it through a microscope, you’d see that it resembles shards of glass. When sprinkled on a bug that has an exoskeleton (centipedes, bed bugs, ants, cockroaches and fleas, etc.) or placed strategically so that bug crawls into it, the DE cuts into that bug’s exoskeleton, which causes it to dehydrate and die.

Here’s the most amazing thing about DE: It kills bugs but doesn’t hurt mammals. You and your pets could eat it without harm. In fact, many people add DE to their daily diet to promote good health.

Food-grade DE is readily available at garden centers and hardware stores.

You can get a 10-pound bag from Amazon for about $20 with prime

shipping. Just make certain you are purchasing food-grade diatomaceous earth, not the variety for swimming pools, which has been chemically altered and will not work as a pesticide.

It must be food-grade.

Using a flour sifter, fine mesh strainer, salt shaker or pest control bulb duster, lightly dust the powdery DE in cracks and crevices, along baseboards, windowsills, door frames and beneath and behind appliances, in the garden, yard -- anywhere you see those little pests. This is a nontoxic and environmentally safe treatment, but please wear a face protector because it is as fine as talcum powder.

For flea-infested carpet, dust the carpet well with the DE and then pound it in with a broom. Leave it to do its job then vacuum the carpet very well after 24 to 36 hours, emptying the bag or dust collector often.

One last thing: To do its job as the most effective pesticide, DE must be dry. If it gets wet, clean it up and then reapply.

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Both we, and his parents, believe that career would not provide a living for him and a family. Should we continue to encourage him to switch to business?

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: Having many years of experience both in a business career and as a writer, I agree with you that he would find making a living as a writer difficult and frustrating.

However, I also believe that finding a passion for one’s life is one of the most satisfying decisions one can make. Passion proves that life is not work but a pleasure, and it makes one happier. Unfortunately, not too many of us succeed in doing so.

English majors do have other options. They can become teachers or choose from other careers as a base for employment and use their spare time for writing. Writing demands hard work. Writers face isolation because it takes lots of concentration for them to do their research and perform well.

Discuss these and other realities with him. He is still in a learning mode, and the most important goal now is to earn a degree that will enhance his chances of moving forward successfully. -- Doug

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SPENDING TIME WITH GRANDSON : My grandson moved back to our hometown two years ago, and I’ve been blessed to have him as a part of my life.

It’s lovely to be able to see him often,

and I always enjoy going out to meals together. However, he recently started dating someone, and he’s now busy all the time.

When we make plans, he frequently cancels or changes them. This is starting to get on my nerves, and I don’t know how to address the issue.

What would you recommend?

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: Because your current way of planning to spend time together isn’t working, think about what the source of the problem is. Although your grandson is the one changing plans, it’s possible that both of you are playing a part.

If your grandson has less free time than before, maybe you need to be more flexible or even adjust your expectations. Consider a couple of questions: How often do you make plans?

Is your own schedule rigid? What time constraints do the two of you have, and how can you work around them?

Your issue also could be caused by a breakdown in communication, and your grandson may not realize how his behavior is impacting you. It can be hard to voice our disputes with the people we love, but you may need to talk about this with him. If you do, try your best to listen to his side and be patient.

Most of all, whenever you’re irritated, remind yourself that you’re lucky to have him in your life. Problems always seem less severe when we stay positive. -- Emma Doug Mayberry makes the most of life in a Southern California retirement community. Contact him at deardoug@ msn.com. Emma, Doug’s granddaughter, helps write this column.

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EVERYDAY CHEAPSKATE - Don’t throw that out!

BY MARY HUNT

If your refrigerator is like mine, it harbors an odd assortment of leftovers and jars of almost-gone food. So what can you do with these items? Try these suggestions on for size: Salad dressing. It’s a rare refrigerator that doesn’t have an assortment of almost-empty salad dressing bottles. With any oil and vinegar dressings like Caesar, Italian or other vinaigrettes, mix them together to marinate beef, pork or chicken. The oil adds flavor, the vinegar (or other acid like lemon juice) tenderizes.

You’ll need enough to coat the meat or poultry, then cover and refrigerate it for at least an hour before roasting, grilling or baking.

Applesauce. That last bit of applesauce will make a wonderful coleslaw dressing. Make sure you have about 1/2 cup applesauce left and then add 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, 1/3 teaspoon celery salt, 1 teaspoon prepared mustard, 1 teaspoon sugar and 2 tablespoons water. Apply the lid, shake well and toss with 4 cups shredded cabbage or packaged coleslaw mix. Refrigerate overnight to allow flavors to meld.

Yield: 8 servings.

Cooked rice. Turn that rice into a wonderful quiche crust. Mix together 2 cups white or brown leftover cooked rice, one beaten egg and one teaspoon soy sauce. Spread evenly to cover a well-buttered quiche or pie pan. Bake crust at 350 F for 10 minutes. Remove from oven. Place any kind of fresh or frozen vegetables (broccoli is a good choice) or meat in bottom of crust.

Mix together 4 beaten eggs, 1 1/2 cups milk or half-and-half, salt and pepper to taste and a dash of nutmeg. Pour over vegetables. Top with 1 cup grated cheese (Swiss, cheddar, Jack or any combination). Bake at 350 F for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted near center of pie comes out clean. Remove from oven and let sit 10 minutes before serving. You can practically clean out the refrigerator into your quiche pan. Just remember to add the cheese

last to make a beautiful mellow, brown crust on the top.

Mashed potatoes. Leftover mashed potatoes make a great topper for most any casserole. Shepherd’s pie is a great example: Preheat the oven to 400 F. In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil, and saute 1 pound ground or shredded turkey, 1/4 cup minced celery and 1/2 cup chopped onion until brown. Add 3/4 cup beef or chicken broth, 1 tablespoon ketchup, 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce. Cook for 5 minutes. Mix in the peas. Pour mixture into an 8-by-8-inch baking pan.

Spread the leftover mashed potatoes over the top. Sprinkle with a little paprika for color (optional). Bake for 30 minutes. Yield: 6 servings.

Buttermilk. That 1/2 cup of buttermilk won’t last forever. Before it goes bad, use it to make fabulous oven-fried fish. Preheat the oven to 400 F. Line a baking pan or cookie sheet with aluminum foil and spray it with cooking spray. In a flat dish or pan, mix together 1/2 cup cornmeal, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, 1/8 teaspoon cayenne, stirring with a fork until blended. Pour the buttermilk into a shallow bowl.

Cut fish fillets to equal four servings (catfish is perfect for this recipe) into portion-sized pieces. Dip each piece in the buttermilk and then in the cornmeal mixture, making sure to dip both sides of each piece. Place on the sprayed foil. Drizzle olive oil over the fillets or spray with olive oil-flavored cooking spray. Bake for 25 minutes.

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

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Veteran Freebies August finds five entertainment venues allowing the military and veterans free entrance passes.

On August 14, active military and veterans plus three others will receive free admission at the Wisconsin State Fair before 4 p.m.

Irish Fest, on Aug. 21, will have free entrance plus one other.

Mexican Fiesta, at the Summerfest grounds, will allow free entrance for veterans & military from noon to

3 p.m. on Aug. 26 and from noon to 1 p.m. the following two days.

Two free terrace area Milwaukee Brewer tickets await military & veterans with proof of service presented at windows 7-12 on game days. For details, call 414-902-4000.

Contact your local County Veteran Service Officer (CVSO) regarding free tickets for the Milwaukee County Zoo.

The National Americanism Poster Contest for 2016-2017 of the AMVETS has the theme of “Why it is important to vote.” The contest is open to children in grades two through five

with first and second prizes in each grade level. Only free-hand drawing is permitted.

For further information, contact a local AMVETS/Auxiliary unit.

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DIBB MEMORIAL: Among the several hundred persons in attendance, the Dibb families were out in full force as a Land Of Lakes baseball memorial to James and Steve Dibb, father and son, was unveiled July 4th in Hartland’s Nixon Park. The memorial plaque honoring the deceased Dibbs was presented by Hartland Oilers’ manager John McNeil in a pre-game ceremony. Both Dibbs were active over many years in the LOL programs and Jim also was an active LOL Old-Timer. He died in 2014 and Steve one year earlier.

Pictured above are current Dibb players with some of their families: Chad, Jason and Troy standing in the background with their mother, Joyce, Steve’s widow. Jim and Winnie’s grandson, Jacob, holds his daughter, Tahlia, age 2-plus years. Jacob is John and Patty Dibbs’ son. Winnie, Jim’s widow, is at the far right. She now resides at Linden Grove in Mukwonago. Next to Winnie is her brother, Jim Weber, a former LOL player for Merton, who threw out the first pitch of the game that Hartland then lost to North Lake.

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AMVETS Riders Fundraiser

The AMVETS Riders of Wisconsin annual fund raising ride will be August 20, 12-7 p.m. Headquarters will be at the Ironwood Chophouse in Union Grove. In addition to the ride,

there will be auctions, games, raffles and food specials.

All funds raised will be used to assist veterans in need. Their special basket raffles begin at 6 p.m.

A musical tribute to Vietnam veterans will be held Aug. 4, 5 to 9 p.m., at the War Memorial Center in Milwaukee. This free event will include live music, drinks and food.

August 5, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. is the date and time for a special Purple Heart Day Ceremony at the War Me-

morial Center, Milwaukee. All veterans and the public are invited.

Sept. 1-5 are the dates for the Germantown American Legion Post to host “The Moving Wall.” The wall will be available around the clock at the post for viewing, free of charge.

The Hogs for Heroes organization wishes to assist an injured Wisconsin rider by providing a new Harley Davidson. Hogs for Heroes is dedicated to healing the mental and physical wounds of former military personnel via the therapeutic benefits of riding

a Harley. The Hogs’ members hope to make the rough road a bit smoother via their donation.

Persons interested should apply to www.hogsforheroeswi.org. Any applications must be dated by Aug. 6.

The War Memorial Center on the Milwaukee lakefront is open to tours.

There are four levels to explore there beginning on the first floor Freedom Gallery, the Korean Poster Art, Latino Legacy of Valor exhibit, art works from the World Wars and Vietnam.

For more information, call 414273-5533 plus the Spanish American War Memorials and the impressive courtyard, which in itself, is a place of reverence and honor to those who lost their lives fighting for our country.

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Vintage vibes

BY SHARON MOSLEY

We’ve all heard the fashion forecasts: “The ‘40s are back,” “The ‘50s are back It’s true that designers are often inspired by the past. But what if you could just take your pick of any of these trends all in one place? Enter the vintage vibe. Whether you discover a treasure trove of oldies but goodies at a local boutique or troll the internet for a rare find, wearing vintage clothes does take some moxie. But it can pay off big time in the style department if you do your homework.

“Because wearing vintage clothes not only makes you look more individual, it also gives you a ‘green glow,’” according to Anna Johnson, author of several books including “Savvy Chic: The Art of More for Less.”(Avon, 18, 99) “I can think of no better way to recycle and also dress like a totally original minx,” she admits. “All this said, there are many ways to get vintage right. You can’t just throw on any old thing. Here are some of Johnson’s tips on finding your best era: --Do your research. “Different eras had very different body shapes,” she says. A 1930 dress called for a flattened bust-line worn very natural and loose within a silk slip. A 1950 dress required a high and pointed breast encased in a heavily stitched, often underwired, conical bra in the shape of a waffle cone. And a 1960 dress re-created a high, childish rounded line with the use of darts and a heavily padded push-up bra. “So, wearing a modern, bosomy, foamy bra from Victoria’s Secret with an art deco-era tea gown will look as if some cad has dropped two large oranges down your frock.” Not a good thing.

--Know your body shape. “Pining after a look is useless if you can’t carry it off,” admits Johnson. “I will never have miniskirt knees. That said, tailoring and adjusting a vintage piece to your body is wise.” Pear-shaped women look best in clothes from the mid-forties, late sixties, and early seventies, she says. These were the eras of A-line skirts, narrow waists, and

tailored upper body embellishments were at their prime. Silhouettes from the sixties and thirties look best on narrow hips and great legs. Tall women can pull off the androgynous looks from the seventies. Edwardian nightgowns can be cropped to make blouses for figures with fuller busts.

--Reinterpret the style. “It’s too literal to expect a hem length or neckline to fit with current fashions,” she says. Johnson admits that vintage clothes rarely fit her off the rack. “I cut them up freely,” she says, “grafting on different sleeves, stripping off bows or ugly buttons, adding my own cuffs, or using the fabric for something else. I love sewing 1940s appliques usually seen on evening dresses onto American Apparel T-shirts. Risk is always cool.”

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--Mix it up. Make vintage modern by deliberately adding mismatched pieces and accessories from different eras. Layer a masculine black waistcoat over a bias cut dress. Cinch a ‘40s dress with an ‘80s belt. Add ‘30s buttons to ‘70s dresses. But Johnson urges vintage fans to resist the urge to wear more than two items from one decade at a time. “Vintage chic is never literal,” she says, “otherwise it just becomes costume.”

--Buy what you love. Designer labels in vintage clothing have become a big business in recent years, according to Johnson. “The point of buying vintage is to bypass snobbery and to find instead what really suits you,” she says. “I have a Christian Dior dress that makes me look like a human brick, so I’m not wearing it ever, and I have a Missoni scarf from the seventies I wear every day. Choose your investment pieces in vintage as you would your modern things. Style trumps status every time.”

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EVENTS

Calendar

August 4 – 14, 8 am – 11 pm Wisconsin State Fair Wisconsin State Fair Park, 640 S. 84th St., West Allis The annual Wisconsin State Fair is the state’s largest agricultural showcase, offering endless family entertainment at an exceptional value. The State Fair features the exciting SpinCity Amusement Ride and Game Area, 30 FREE stages, numerous educational exhibits, plenty of shopping and hundreds of food and beverage options. Ticket sales and fair entry cease one hour prior to park closure. Visit wistatefair. com for daily deals and schedules.

August 4, 6:30 – 8:30 pm Free Concert in the Gardens Boerner Botanical Gardens, Whitnall Park, 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners

Daryl Stuermer of Genesis and the Phil Collins Band will be the featured performers. Admission to The Boerner Botanical Gardens to attend the summer concerts is free after 6:00 p.m. and attendees are welcome to walk through the gardens afterward at no additional cost. These concerts allow Milwaukee residents the opportunity to appreciate The Boerner Botanical Gardens while enjoying a mixture of musical genres. Food and beverages are available for purchase at the concerts, however, guests are also allowed to bring their own food.

August 9, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm ProHealth Care monthly Garden Talks ProHealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital Lobby Rooms 1 & 2, 725 American Ave., Waukesha.

Join fellow garden enthusiasts and UW-Extension Waukesha County and UW-Extension master gardener volunteers for this monthly series. Participants will learn gardening tips and techniques from the masters and find out about growing nutritious food for healthy eating and overall wellness.

Grow Up! Trellising, Staking and Caging: We All Need Support is the topic this month. Call 262-928-2745 to register for this free class.

August 11, 8 am – noon AARP Driver Safety Class: Learn Driving Skills and Techniques ProHealth Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital, 791 Summit Ave., Oconomowoc Are you looking to refine your driving skills and develop safe, defensive driving techniques? In just one four-hour class, you can learn about following new and current traffic laws, safely navigating roundabouts, how your reaction time affects safe driving, the effects that medication can have on your awareness, and more. Be prepared to arrive at your destination and return home without incident. To register, visit ProHealthCare.org/Classes

or call 262-928-2745, there is a fee for the class.

August 11, 6 – 7 pm One Room Schools Frank L. Weyenberg Library, Tolzman Community Room, 11345 N. Cedarburg Road, Mequon Join fellow history enthusiasts for an ‘educational’ program about the history of one room schools and their role in Wisconsin! Author Susan Apps-Bodilly will talk about life in Wisconsin’s early country schools, detailing the experiences of the students, the role of the teacher, and examples of the curriculum, including the importance of Wisconsin School of the Air radio programs. No registration is required for this free program, and all are welcome to attend.

August 11, 10am-Noon ElderCare Focus Group of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc. New Berlin Library, Community Room, 15105 Library Lane Open to the Public. All Ages Welcome. Is it Normal to Forget? What is New in Dementia Research WIth speakers Jennifer Harders of 6901F16 Photo by Richard Taylor

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Waukesha County Community Outreach Coordinator and Alzheimer’s Association of Southeastern Wisconsin. Also, Tom Hlavacek, Executive Director of Alzheimer’s Association of Southeastern Wisconsin. Refreshments will be Provided. Questions and Replies to Jean Lazarus 414-352-1966 August 11 – 14 Riverfest Riverside Park, 850 Labaree Street, Watertown Riverfest is celebrating it’s 30th year of FREE music, fun and family entertainment that exemplifies the community’s spirit. Concerts, food, raft race, rides, classic car show, chainsaw art, waterski show, horseshoe tournament, raffle, fireworks and much more.

August 13 & 14, 10 am – 4 pm Heritage Weekend Lisbon Community Park, N78 W26970 Bartlett Parkway, Lisbon Take a journey through history by visiting re-enactors from a variety of time periods at this enjoyable free family event. Stop and see the 75 plus re-enactors and 50 camps that will be on site representing their historic period with demonstrations and presentations. There will be a church service on Sunday at 9 am by Reverend Dr. Florin Docea and WWII Army Chaplain Robert Starr. Silent auction fundraiser and much more. Food pantry donations are appreciated at the event.

August 13, 10 – 10:30 am Historical Society Canopy Talk South Milwaukee Historical Museum, 717 Milwaukee Ave., South Milwaukee Join the South Milwaukee Historical Society for a short presentation on the Grant Park Mill Pond by Don Bulley & Nancy Wucherer. This is a free event.

August 13, 2 – 4 pm Adult Coloring Club Brookfield Public Library, 1900 N. Calhoun Rd., Brookfield Not just for kids any more, coloring reduces stress and helps adults relax. Enjoy our coloring pages and supplies or bring your favorites. Adults only please. This is a free event.

August 15, 1 – 2 pm Captel Demonstration Brookfield Highlands, 20825 George Hunt Cr., Waukesha Come and see a demonstration of the latest in captioned telephone technology. Check out the various models and features of the amazing CapTel phone. The event is Free as are the phones. Refreshments will be provided.

August 17, noon – 5 pm Community Blood Drive City of West Bend, City Hall, 1115 S. Main Street, West Bend Did you know that every two seconds in America someone needs a blood transfusion? Over 30 million blood components will be transfused this year alone! That means more than 41,000 blood donations are needed every day. Due to a recent decline in donations, you are urgently needed!

Contact Deb at 335-5114 or Kim at 335-5000 to schedule your appointment today.

August 18 – 21, Times vary Irish Fest Henry Maier Festival Park, 200 N Harbor Dr., Milwaukee This festival is sure to bring out the Irish in all ages. Activities include: live music, Leprechaun Village, parades, family activities including the family passport, Mass, baking contest, raffles and an abundance of food and beverages.

August 18-21, 9 am – 10 pm Milwaukee A La Carte Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Bluemound Rd., Milwaukee “Feast with the Beasts” showcases the city’s finest restaurants and the hottest local bands. For more information call (414) 771-3040 or visit the website at www.milwaukeezoo.org.

August 18, 8:30 am – 5:15 pm Singin’ in the Rain Fireside Theater, 1131 Janesville Ave., Fort Atkinson The New Berlin Senior Citizen’s Club is taking a day trip to see this wonderful performance in Fort Atkinson. The greatest movie musical of all time is now live and on The Fireside stage in the lightning paced, toe-tapping, rib-tickling Broadway version

of the Gene Kelly masterpiece. Trips are first available to club members and then to non-members when room is available. The cost of each trip varies according to the destination. Please call the Senior Center at 262-785-2725 for more information about this day trip.

August 20 – 21, 10 am – 5 pm Oconomowoc Festival of the Arts Fowler Park, N. Oakwood Avenue, Oconomowoc This festival is considered one of the best outdoor-juried art fairs in the Midwest with over 140 artists from across the country. It is held on the beautiful shores of Fowler Lake in Fowler Park and is visited by thousands of attendees each year. The Festival also includes live entertainment on three stages, a silent auction and several food vendors.

August 20, 9 am – 4 pm Menomonee Falls Pet Fair Rotary Park, Fond du Lac Ave., Menomonee Falls Join other pet owners at the 9th annual HAWS Pet Fair. There will be food, raffles, vendors, demonstrations,

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photography portraits with donation to HAWS, clippings, games and more.

Pets are welcome at this free event.

August 25, 6:45 pm Pewaukee Lake Water Ski Show Pewaukee Lakefront Park, 222 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Pewaukee The theme for this year’s show is “The Pewaukee Brothers present: Cirque du Ski – The Greatest Show on Water.” The show features water skiers in colorful costumes performing human pyramids, barefoot water skiing, ladies’ ballet line, conventional doubles, adagio trios, 360 around-the-boat and much more. The show features a wide variety of music with a live announcer and is approximately 90 minutes long. Admission is free.

August 26-28, Mexican Fiesta Henry W. Maier Festival Park, 200 N Harbor Dr., Milwaukee Join in on the fun as we celebrate three days of fun, food, Mariachi and Fiesta for everyone. For more information visit www.mexicanfiesta.org or e-mail to info@mexicanfiesta.org

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Tourney raises record amount for Wounded Warrior Project Most of the time Wirth Park in Brookfield is a sort of idyllic locale; a place where the birds fly about and squirrels flit up and down the trees; where a few of the human breed sometimes meander, walking their dogs.

But late every May all that changes.

Scores of players with multi-colored shirts and hats flood the place for the annual Milwaukee Classic, a senior softball tournament. The event is the largest event of its kind in the entire Midwest.

Forty teams come in from all over Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa and Minnesota, to vie for championships in six different age classifications, all over 50.

But the most notable aspect of the tournament, other than its size and popularity, is its purpose, which is to raise funds for the National Wounded Warrior Project. This year they raised more than ever before, actually twice as much as ever before. There was an unusual reason for that, but before I tell you about it, I have to explain a few other things.

Historically, all of the major softball tournaments in the country, the ones for seniors and the ones for all ages, have been held in the sunbelt states: Florida, California, Texas, Nevada and Arizona. And most often played during the winter months. Here in Wisconsin, there was always plenty of league play from May to September, but no major tournaments.

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By Jack Pearson So one day back in 1999, Thom Mikich of Muskego and a group of his teammates decided to change all that.

They started a senior event which they named “The Milwaukee Classic,” found a good site for it at Wirth Park, where there are four well-groomed softball fields, and sent out invitations. Soon they had more applications than they could handle. “Because of the amount of fields we had available to us, we had to limit the number of teams to 40,” Thom said. Every year, Thom and his group handled the work involved with the four day (Thurs-Sun) event, which was quite considerable, to say the least.

Think of the logistics. Every one of the 40 teams which enter is guaranteed five games in which to compete, win or lose. Five times 40 means 200 games that have to be played in four days, that’s 50 a day and 12 to 13 a day on each field. Even by playing from morning to dusk every day, it’s hard to believe how they manage, and even more so if it rains or games go into extra innings. Can you imagine the Milwaukee Brewers playing 12 to 13 games in a day at Miller Park? Impossible, to

Thom Mikich (right), the tournament director, with two of his top assistants, Jack Simons and Jim Clary.

be sure. But for Thom Mikich and his mates, impossibilities just don’t exist.

“About ten years ago we heard about the Wounded Warriors project,” Thom said, “a national fund raising effort to raise money for servicemen who had been wounded or disabled in combat and who also were in financial need. We dedicated our tournament to those veterans, and have tried to raise whatever funds we could to donate to the project.”

Every year Thom and his tournament pals raised more than $2,000, topping off over the past two years at

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around $3,000. “That may not seem like a particularly large figure,” he explained, but it’s the best we have been able to do. “There is no admission charge for fans to watch the games,” he said, “so our only source of income is from sponsors and fees we charge for banner advertising, T-shirt sales and individual player donations. And from all that, we still have to pay for the rental of the field, for umpires and a few other things.”

This year, after the conclusion of the tournament, one of those players came up to Thom and asked him

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Winners of the 70 Plus age group, Handzing Flooring of Milwaukee.

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ers and fans alike, led by Jim Clary on the microphone, sang the National Anthem. It was a special moment. And then the planes flew away, the fans sat down, and play resumed.

I would be remiss (if remiss means to do something wrong, then what does remister mean?) if I did not list some of Thom’s aides. They are Jack Simons, Jim Clary, Roly Nellis, Bob Christensen, Ed Hurley and chief umpire Dave Christiansen. (The spelling of those two can be confusing but it is correct here, one with an “ia” and the other with and “e.”) And especially the ladies who volunteer their time all day long during all four days, handling T-shirt sales and other essential duties, namely Rose Mikich, Karen Sequin and Laurie Clary. (I, being a male, hate to admit it, but at all these tournaments and championships, it is always the men who play and have fun and yak it up, but these same nice guys always cajole the wives to do all the dirty work. Comes the revolution, watch out.

By the way, concerning those 40 teams, there could have been more, Thom said. He had to turn away a number of late applicants as 40 was the most that they could handle. There were 11 Milwaukee area teams: Milwaukee Magic, Mr. J’s Lounge, Cooney Classic, Playmaker/Restoleum, Stutz,

El Rey’s, Michaels’ Family Restaurant, Pro Health, Badger Classic, Milwaukee Merchants and Handzing Flooring.

Sponsors, in addition to Thom’s team, The Milwaukee Seniors, were the VMP and Meyer’s Restaurant.

And finally, the six champions. We tell you all kinds of things about the tournament throughout the story, then at the very end, we tell you who won.

Well, sorry, but that’s the way things are in the Big City.

Winners and their age groups were:

50 Plus: Chi Town.

55 Plus: Milwaukee Merchants.

60 Plus: Central Illinois Chiefs.

65 Plus: Handzing Flooring of Milwaukee.

70 Plus: Chicago Striders.

75 Plus: Quad City Old Stars.

how much he had been able to raise. “I told him it was again around $3,000,” Thom replied. “So then he said, ‘well, I’ll match that,’ and he meant it, too.

I know the man. It was a wonderful thing for him to do and was the reason why we were able to come up with a record amount of better than $6,000 to turn over to the Project,” Thom said.

“I wish I could tell you his name, but he asked that I not reveal it, and I will honor that request.”

But one thing Thom did ask me to point out was that the actual name of the tournament is no longer just The Milwaukee Classic, it is now The Mil-

waukee Classic Support the Troops Wounded Warrior Tournament.

Which is fine for the true spirit of the event, but a little tough on the headline writers.

During the action on Saturday, play on all four fields was halted for a short while as the Wisconsin RV’s, a local flying group, conducted a special “Fly-Over,” with four vintage military planes roaring over the field three times, all in perfect flying precision. As this was going on overhead, the tournament’s Drum and Bugle Corps came marching in, all somewhat appropriately attired, and everyone there, play-

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skills we need to shepherd it into the future, and then teach those skills to others, our country and our system will struggle.

But in truth, everyone there was a winner; even many who were not there.

The tournament is over. Wirth Park is pristine again, the birds are chirping, the squirrels are chasing them, and people are walking their dogs along the paths. On the softball fields, the swirls of dust have settled, lying there in wait for a new round of games to begin.

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Enjoy fun and food at the State Fair There always is fun at the Wisconsin State Fair (And so much good stuff to eat!). All the chefs and even the would-be best cooks do try to outdo each other in cooking up different culinary creations. How about the guy who decided to fry up some bread pudding? Lord, O Lord. Or should I have written lard, oh lard. For me, I’ll tell you I don’t believe it compares with the fried fruit on a stick or with Slim McGinn’s caramel apple hard cider float.

I do hope that fried fruit won’t be done so in the same grease pot as the bourbon chicken or the beer battered hens.

I will admit that in addition to the cream puffs, this year, actually in a few days, I am looking forward to the chicken and waffles and even to the specialty turtle doughnuts at Sprecher’s Landing.

As for beverages, I believe this time, I will make mine root beer and possibly even put some ice cream into it. Yummy!

to see the turkeys trot and the Jerseys, but we have yet to see them bounce as they even inspired a song of that name.

I don’t want you to think we only go to the big events to eat, but the cream puffs and the corn dogs are goodies we do look forward to enjoying.

Before I quit today, I’m going to write about something that Henry says really shows how little North Korea has going for its own people. Over 50,000 North Koreans work outside of their own country - not in South Korea - but dozens of other places where labor might be in short supply. Naturally, their biggest buddies, China and Russia, have the most North Koreans doing their more laborious tasks.

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By Aunt Emma The fare at the fair is mostly quite reasonable, especially compared with the Big Gig. Being a motorcycle rider, my Henry is partial to that Harley Davidson stage. I must admit that we even kind of enjoyed the rather irreverent music of the band, Rev. Raven and the Chainsmokin’ Altar Boys.

This past Summerfest was a different one for us. We did not want to spend the money to see and hear Paul McCartney. We did appreciate Corey Chisel and His Wandering Sons as they wandered all across the stage and, yes, we did close out the one night’s outing with the Dead Chips.

Getting back to the State Fair, we like to go in the afternoon and then go through the livestock barns. It is fun

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I guess I had better quit before I get your goat (a part of speech only).

There’s a lot to do before Henry comes home to inspect my writing.

I’m hoping he will eat that baloney sandwich and not refer to this as that kind of meat.

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love Gorman. He was a great fielder out there in centerfield, a number of times winning Gold Glove awards.

When he went after a long drive hit by an opposing player, he always went all out, often crashing into outfield walls in his mad efforts. I’ve heard reports that he crashed through those walls on occasion, but I’m not sure that’s true.

But even if Gorman hadn’t been such a great hitter and an electrifying fielder, I think he still would have been a fan favorite, just for being who he was.

He looked like a husky Li’l Abner in a baseball suit, always smiling, always happy go lucky. He laughed at his teammates, at the opposing players, at the umps (well, sometimes) and most importantly, at himself. If you didn’t like old Stormin’, you didn’t like anyone.

Most fans, even those who rooted for Gorman, were not aware that he was a star in other sports as well. As a high school student back in South Carolina, he won an astounding 17 letters. Think of that. If a student won four letters in football, four in basketball and four in baseball during his high school years, that would be only 12. Gorman earned 17. In golf, during his best years, he was a three handicapper, which is fantastic. One of his good friends who often gave him golfing lessons, Wisconsin PGA teaching pro Dick Wallace, said that if Gorman had chosen to go into golf instead of baseball, that he very easily could have become one of the country’s top touring professionals. Another of his buddies, former Brewer pitching Cy Young winner Pete Vuckovich, said the same thing about football; if Gorman had opted to go into that sport, that’d he’d have been a tremendous running back, with his great speed and power.

Time out. Back to commentary from Dick Wallace about Gorman.

Seems that another of Gorman’s pals was Lloyd Robinson, owner of the old Lake Park Golf Course in Germantown. Robinson, like Gorman, was also a fine golfer, also about a three handicapper. The two used to have legendary bouts against one another, playing, reportedly, for a hundred dollars a hole. But since the two were virtually equal in ability, they always came out about even. The huge stakes

were probably to keep other golfers from asking to butt into their game.

“Gorman loved to bet,” Dick said, “and he never grumbled or was in bad humor if he lost. What a guy.”

Over the years, even though I’ve never been particularly close to Gorman, it seems that I bump into him a lot. The first time was back in the late ’70’s when he was still a player. It was well after one of the games, and I was walking to my car out in the County Stadium parking lot. Near my car I saw Gorman, sitting in his car with a morose look on his face. “Hey there big guy,” I said to him. “What’s the matter?

You ok? He glared at me. “Damn fool thing won’t start.” I told him I couldn’t help him in that regard, but I’d be happy to drive him to wherever he wanted to go. “You’re a pal,” he said. “Just buzz me up the hill to Ray’s (Ray Jackson’s bar and restaurant, which was a player hangout in those days, but no longer exists) and I can have a few beers and my wife can pick me up. You also come on in, and I’ll pop for one. Or more.”

Do you suppose I said no?

Move forward a few years after his retirement. He had incongruously gone into the art store business and owned and ran a small place on Bluemound near the stadium. I went in and looked around and eventually bought a limited edition wildlife print. The subject of the painting was Gorman himself, all attired in hunting clothes, sitting in a rowboat with his dog. I had it framed and it now hangs in my home.

While there I asked him why he had gone into the art business. “Why not?” he replied. Incidentally, that painting of Thomas out in a boat was by the late Bill Koelpin, one of the state’s top wildlife painters and a resident of Hartland, and the name of the organization was

“Stormin’ Gorman” Thomas in his playing days, when he was the home run king of the American League and a Milwaukee Brewers’ fan favorite.

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One day someone told me that Gorman and his pal Vuckovich had started a bar in West Allis, Stormin’ & Vuck’s. So I checked it out. It was a small place, filled with noise and smoke. Gorman was behind the bar and as I walked, he in spotted me.

“Gad, look what the wind blew in,” he laughed. He came over and shook my hand. “You’re getting up in the world, aren’t you,” he said.

For a number of years he also had a bar and food operation in Miller Park. Since then it’s been taken over by the Brewers but still carries the name “Gorman’s Corner.” It’s a kiosk under Section 123, and Gorman’s Sauce is available there.

Gorman may not have been all that successful in those endeavors, but you have to give him credit for trying.

And now it’s a whole new proposition. Maybe this one will catch hold. I speak not just for myself, but for all his thousands of fans in wishing him all the luck in the world. He deserves it.

But I still have a question. Do you think his sauce would be any good on popcorn?

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The Big Gig’s Senior Day

BY MARGARET PEARSON

Summerfest itself is noted as the World’s Largest Music Festival, and ran this summer from June 29 through July 10, with the special day for seniors on Wednesday, June 6. The

event was sponsored by Direct Supply, a leading provider of equipment and other essentials for senior citizens.

Here are a few of the happy and colorful patrons in attendance. How about those smiles!

Peggy and Dick Mangan of Whitefish Bay and Claire Walehli of Pewaukee.

Janis Kramer of Greenfield, with Erwin and Judy Lackner of Milwaukee.

Raymond and Carol Gablel of Muskego.

Edward and Jane Stamm of Janesville.

Jeff Raddatz of Waukesha and Helga Hoffmann of Big Bend.

Julie and Steve Korneli of Jackson (left and second from right) with Nancy and Tom Meaux of Grafton.

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Assisted living provides personalized care and services according to individual needs and preferences in the comfort of one’s own apartment with abundant opportunities. They also offer memory/specialty care and independent senior living. There is entertainment, a fitness center and exercise classes, book club, card games, brain fitness, movies, worship services, bible study, art classes, lifelong learning and group outings. Our mission is to honor God by enriching the lives and touching the hearts of older adults. All faiths are welcome.

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Although placing a loved one into a memory care environment can be difficult there are many benefits for both the individual with dementia as well as his or her caregiver. Our team is specially trained to approach, communicate and engage with those living with memory loss. As a result many families find they

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9339 W. Howard Ave. • Greenfield 414-546-7000 clementmanor.com Clement Manor offers independence with care when you need it. They offer studio, 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom apartments for a total of 98 units with rent starting at $2,674. An affiliate of School Sisters of St. Francis, offers a continuum of healthcare services in a faith-based environment. Therapy services and other conveniences are offered all under one roof. Clement Manor offers lifelong learning programs, gardening, men’s group, coloring club, fall prevention, chair Tai Chi, band, field trips and daily mass with weekly Protestant services.

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CLE Haven Bayside - 225 E. Brown Deer Rd. • Bayside CLE Haven Cudahy - 3460 E. Barnard Avenue • Cudahy CLE Washington Heights - 4926 W. Washington Blvd. • Milwaukee CLE Clarion Manor - 21325 Clarion Lane • Waukesha CLE Layton Court – 12320 W. Layton Avenue • Greenfield CLE Rainbow Terrace – 15831 W. Santa Rosa Blvd. • New Berlin 414-258-9955 x10, 414-258-9955 x11, 414-258-9955 x13 www.cle-ccls.com Creative Living Environments, LLC in Milwaukee and Waukesha counties is a senior assisted living agency consisting of four gracious neighborhood homes and our two NEW assisted living centers, Haven Cudahy and Haven Bayside, promote physical and emotional well-being, self-worth and independence. Our staff is uniquely skilled in assisting and supporting seniors. Each home is a state licensed Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF). We work together with residents and their families to enhance our residents’ quality and enjoyment of life. CLE Haven Cudahy is a 24-suite care center and CLE Haven Bayside is a 20-suite care center in Milwaukee County. The Havens strive to excel in supporting seniors with mobility needs and those who must rely on caregivers to assist them, as well as seniors with complex medical conditions, physical frailties and memory care needs. Monthly rent ranges from $3150 to $4500 depending on private or shared room and level of care.

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ELLEN’S HOME OF GERMANTOWN

N113 W16358 Sylvan Circle • Germantown 262-250-6455 • www.ellenshome.com Ellen’s Home of Germantown is a facility with 20 private rooms with bath. Offering numerous programs inside and outside the home for a variety of residents’ needs and interest. Ellen’s promotes a safe, social, active, Christian atmosphere for seniors who can’t live on their own, but don’t need a skilled nursing home. Ellen’s offers socialization and health monitoring, pharmacy, radiology, podiatry, therapy, salon and some physician services to avoid multiple trips outside the home. The enrollment/endowment fee is $3,000 with monthly rent at $4,500 and up. All meals are included.

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ELLEN’S HOME OF PORT WASHINGTON

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

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

ELLEN’S HOME SOUTH

W150 N11127 Fond du Lac Ave. • Germantown 262-250-9800 • www.ellenshome.com The capacity of Ellen’s Home South is 46, offers two room options including private rooms with bath and two room suites with bath. Offering numerous programs inside and outside the home for a variety of residents’ needs and interest. Ellen’s promotes a safe, social, active, Christian atmosphere for seniors who can’t live on their own, but don’t need a skilled nursing home. Ellen’s offers socialization and health monitoring, pharmacy, radiology, podiatry, therapy, salon and some physician services to avoid multiple trips outside the home. The enrollment/endowment fee is $3,000 with monthly rent at $4,500 and up. All meals are included.

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HERITAGE AT DEER CREEK 3585 S. 147th St. • New Berlin 262-432-0222 www.heritagesenior.com Assisted Living and Memory Care residence. Within Heritage at Deer Creek you will find a warm and compassionate community where daily assistance is provided with love and utmost respect for personal integrity of our residents. Our compassion-

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N48 W14250 Hampton Ave. • Menomonee Falls 262-442-1540 www.heritagesenior.com This is a 34 unit, secure Memory Care residence. When you enter the doors of Heritage Court you will find a warm and compassionate community with a very homelike atmosphere. We have caring, dedicated caregivers on staff 24 hours a day to provide our residents with love, respect and dignity.

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

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1831 Meadow Lane • Pewaukee 262-542-3434 www.heritagesenior.com A 36 unit, 38 bed for profit facility with no enrollment/endowment fee. Choose from 34 studios 255 – 320 sq. ft. and 2 -1 BR – 490 sq. ft. rooms. Spouses may share the 1 BR units only. Monthly rent starts at $4,800 - $5,500 with 3 meals per day included in fee. Recreation programs include Music and Memory Program, Walking Club, Memory Training Centers of America, stretching, physical and cognitive exercises, arts and crafts, cooking and baking club, outings, live entertainment and pet therapy. We have a full-time RN, 24 hr. nurse on call. Heritage Court Waukesha has a well-trained thoughtful staff that will meet the care and needs of our residents 24 hours a day. Peace of mind knowing that our residents can maintain their independence and individuality in a safe, nurturing environment. The brand new Heritage Waukesha offers a whirlpool spa, on-site beauty salon, patio and courtyard, multi-sensory Snoezelen room, therapy room and a community area with a private dining room. Affiliations: Heritage Elm Grove, Heritage Court, Heritage at Deer Creek, Heritage West Allis, and Lexington Heritage.

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13750 W. National Avenue • New Berlin 262-789-1699 www.RegencySeniorCommunities.com At Regency-New Berlin, 88 lovely one-bedroom and studio apartments are located in the assisted living service area. We also offer assisted living services in our independent one- and two-bedroom supportive care apartments. Assisted living rents range from $3,465 -$5,140 a month, depending on the level of care and the apartment size selected. Seniors enjoy the convenience of an on-site ProHealth Care Medical Clinic and dedicated care 24/7 from our highly trained RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Monthly fees include three meals a day, a microwave and refrigerator, basic utilities, housekeeping, and personal care services, along with many social and recreational opportunities on and off campus with complimentary transportation. One daily meal is included with independent units receiving Supportive Care. Three meals daily are included for those residing in the assisted living apartments. Couples may share apartments for an affordable additional fee, depending on the level of care needed. Call to schedule your private tour today.

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Monthly rates for Assisted Living range from $5,555 to $7,195 including a meal plan with flexible dining options. Couples may share adjoining suites.

All residents enjoy the benefits of our unique LifeStreams Wellness Program and have access to all campus amenities including two restaurants, warm water pool, fitness center, salon and spa, well-stocked library, media center, art galleries, and more than 200 events (concerts, lectures, movies, etc.) each month. In addition, we offer nine programs specific to memory care. Saint John’s model for dementia care is inclusive and non-discriminatory.

Saint John’s was founded by Episcopal women of Milwaukee in 1868.

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3800 N. 92nd St. • Milwaukee 414-463-7570 x401 www.stannessc.org St. Anne’s Salvatorian Campus is 140 years old—and we’re still turning heads. The recent renovations and innovative senior solutions at St. Anne’s have people taking notice.

St. Anne’s is an area leader in the continuum of care: assisted living, enhanced assisted living with 24/7 support, skilled nursing, memory care, and rehab. These versatile levels of care ensure a smooth transition as residents’ needs change.

St. Anne’s is sponsored by the Sisters of the Divine Savior, and is the oldest Catholic senior care facility in Milwaukee. All are welcome regardless of faith or culture. The emphasis placed on providing loving and compassionate care is the reason St. Anne’s is known as “The Home with a Heart.”

Come see what’s new at St. Anne’s. Tour the new enhanced assisted living facility, Mission Court, the beautiful new pavilion, and the recently renovated park space. To schedule a visit, call 414-463-7570. We’re conveniently located at 92nd and Capitol Drive.

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(Catered | Assisted Living) 365 Sunset Drive • Dousman 262-965-7420 www.threepillars.org Three Pillars Senior Living Community, in affiliation with the Masonic Fraternity, offers 75 one-bedroom, one-bedroom with den and two-bedroom apartments for residents with monthly rent ranging from $3,410 - $5,510+ depending on care level and services selected. A flexible meal plan is included, with an additional cost for a second person. Daily exercise classes are offered as well as coffee hour, crafts, movies, special performances, other social activities, and church services. Three Pillars Senior Living Communities has 20 care staff: 1 RN, 3 LPNs, 2 MDs and 1 Nurse Practitioner on staff. Assisted Living offers older adults the opportunity to continue acting independently with 24-hour care available. We offer a full continuum of care and are committed to meeting social, physical and spiritual needs through high quality housing and services.

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S77 W12929 McShane Drive • Muskego 414-529-0100 www.TudorOaks.net Tudor Oaks Senior Living Community is a non-profit continuing care community owned by American Baptist Homes of the Midwest. The Assisted Living wings include 36 RCAC and 22 CBRF apartments. RCAC apartments have a separate living and bedroom, tea kitchen, private bathroom and shower. CBRF apartments are a studio design with private bathroom and shower. Spouses may share the apartment. Meals (3 meals & 2 snacks daily) and assistance with daily living activities are included in the monthly fee, which is based on level of care needs. Recreational activities include fitness classes, swimming, music, games, spiritual programs, bus trips and entertainment. Medical personnel on staff include a CNA 24/7 on the floor and a RN on campus. The caring and compassionate staff helps residents stay as independent as possible while providing the lifestyle environment that allows them to live to their greatest potential regardless of age or condition. The community is all connected under one roof making transitions and visits very easy.

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1910 W. Ohio • Milwaukee 414-649-2893 www.villastfrancis.org Villa St. Francis, a non-profit ministry sponsored by the Felician Sisters has been providing excellent care since June of 2000. This community features over 100 private-apartment homes, which include a variety of studio and one-bedroom apartments. The residential service fee is based on the style of apartment a resident chooses and the level of assistance required. There is an initial $300 application for Villa St. Francis. Our care plans are uniquely designed to meet each resident at their level of need. The base fees range from $3112 to $4687, which includes medication administration, two meals, weekly housekeeping with bed-linen change and a safety pendant to alert for help. The community offers three levels of care ranging from $557 to $1648 a month. The level of care is determined by using an assessment tool to determine specific needs with activities of daily living. There is an additional fee of $160 each month should a resident decide to have a third meal. All meals are served in our spacious restaurant-style dining room on the first floor. There is also a dining area on the third floor for residents who require additional supervision and attention. Our chef ensures that each meal is made from scratch and we have adopted the fresh food approach to nutrition for our residents. Villa St. Francis offers a meaningful programming schedule designed to engage our residents physically, therapeutically, intellectually and spiritually. Our life-enrichment schedule includes exercise classes, bus outings, pet therapy, art therapy, cooking classes, gardening, word games and intergenerational engagement with children from area schools and so much more. Villa St. Francis offers daily Mass and Rosary. Our residents benefit from daily Mass and Rosary as well as a weekly afternoon Interfaith service.

We also offer weekly devotions such as Chicken Soup for the Soul and Journey of Faith. The perfect combination of spirituality, socialization, balanced nutrition and reliable medication administration makes Villa St. Francis an inviting atmosphere. Our individualized wellness plan gives residents just the right amount of care they require to help them embrace the independence they desire to enjoy a purposeful life.

Assistance& in Living DIRECTORY VMP HEALTHCARE COMMUNITY LIVING 3023 S. 84th Street • West Allis 414-607-4100 VMPcares.com VMP offers a full continuum of care under one roof with independent living, assisted care, skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, ventilator care and outpatient therapy. VMP also has an onsite medical SHOREHAVEN TOWER clinic, hospice care, and pastoral care.

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