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Wounded Warrior Fundraiser Prevails Despite the Elements BY JACK PEARSON

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Long ago the famed Scottish poet Robert Burns wrote, “The best laid schemes o’ mice an’ men Gang aft agley’.” Which in today’s parlance comes to “The best laid plans of mice and men often go astray.” Old Burnsie hit the nail on the head, didn’t he? So often we plan to do certain things, and despite all our efforts, something comes along to foul them up. I’m not talking about things such as wars, or terrorist attacks, or even earthquakes or similar disasters. One of the biggest bugaboos in screwing up our plans is just plain old water falling from the skies. Such as the incessant, day after day deluges here in southeastern Wisconsin this past May. Even when it let up for a few hours or so, the grounds and everything else were so soaked they didn’t have the time to dry. Attending or participating in sporting events, especially outdoors, are also victims of that maxim. Not of course the Milwaukee Brewers home games in Miller Park with its retractable roof. But just about everything else; mowing the lawn, backyard bar-

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The Unkindest Cut Of All AGING ISSUES

By Tom Frazier

Just when you think things cannot get worse, they do. The American Health Care Act (AHCA), the “replace” of “repeal and replace” as passed by the House of Representatives would, according to the Congressional Budget Office, result in 23 million more uninsured people, huge cuts in Medicaid, and have a disproportionately negative impact on old-

er adults. Then President Trump released his federal budget for 2018 that is almost as bad as the AHCA. While we expected large cuts in non-discretionary spending (vs. large increases in defense spending), I was somewhat surprised by the total elimination of so many programs targeted to lower income people and older people. Some of these are outlined below:

• Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)- President Trump proposes to eliminate this program that provides heating assistance to thousands of low income people in Wisconsin and the country. • Senior Corps and AmeriCorps programs- The president proposes to eliminate these programs that include RSVP, Foster Grandparents, and SeFRAZIER continued on page 3

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Local Eye MDs offer summer sun safety tips by Cheryl L. Dejewski

Buy the right sunglasses

We all love sunny days, especially those of us who live under a frigid cloud and snow cover much of the year. We also know that while some sunlight is enjoyable, too much can lead to sunburns, blisters and, worse yet, skin cancer. But, have you ever thought about the short- and longterm consequences of ultraviolet (UV) light exposure for your eyes?

Long-term effects of UV-light exposure

“Studies show that long-term exposure to the sun's UV rays without protection may contribute to the development of various eye disorders, including macular degeneration and cataracts,” says Mark Freedman, MD, senior partner at Eye Care Specialists ophthalmology practice. “The more exposure to bright light, the greater the risk of vision impairment and blindness.” For example: ■ UV-A rays can penetrate deep into the eye injuring the macula, the part of the retina responsible for central vision. This increases the risk of macular degeneration (AMD). ■ UV-B rays are mainly absorbed by the cornea and lens of the eye. Sunlight exposure can increase the clouding of this lens, causing cataract formation. ■ Photokeratitis, or "corneal sunburn," is a result of intense exposure to UVB rays and can cause extreme pain and vision loss for several days. ■ Pterygium is tissue growth on the white of the eye that can be caused by UV-light exposure. Without treatment, it may spread to the cornea and require surgery.

Short-term effects of UV-light exposure

“In addition to long-term UV-light exposure, you also need to protect your eyes from severe damage caused by single outings on very bright days,” reports Brett Rhode, MD, Head of Ophthalmology at Aurora Sinai Medical Center. “Excessive exposure to ultraviolet light reflected off sand, snow or pavement can damage the eye's surface. These surface burns are similar to sunburns in that they can be very painful, usually disappear within a couple of days, and may lead to further complications later in life.”

Take protective measures

Avid outdoorsman and ophthalmologist Daniel Ferguson, MD, advises, "It's most important to stay out of the sun or to protect your eyes between 10 and 2, when UV-rays are the strongest. But, you really should just make it a habit to wear both sunglasses and a hat or visor whenever you're outside for a prolonged period, even if it's gray and overcast." Ferguson adds, “No matter what your age, take proper precautions! If you instill good habits in children early on, they’re easier to enforce. And, you’ll help protect their sight for the future.”

Eye care specialist Michael Raciti, MD, adds, “Before jumping into the water, take off your sunglasses and pop on a pair of swimming goggles. Chlorine can make your eyes red and puffy, and ponds and lakes have bacteria that can get underneath contact lenses and cause potentially blinding corneal damage. In fact, the best policy is to NOT wear contacts while swimming.” Optometrist David Scheidt, OD, reminds people, “You also need to remember to wear protection when near UV-light sources other than the sun, such as welding lamps or tanning booths.”

“You need sunglasses that block 99 to 100 percent of the same UV-A and UV-B rays that can damage your skin,” advises Daniel Paskowitz, MD, PhD, an ophthalmologist with credentials from Harvard and Johns Hopkins. “And, don't be misled by lens colors or price tags. The ability to block UV rays is not dependent on the darkness of the lens. UV protection comes from a chemical coating applied to the lens surface. As for cost, many $10 sunglasses provide equal or greater protection than $100 lenses. With expensive sunglasses, you're paying for style, frame quality, and options such as scratchresistant coatings—not protective ability.” If you spend lots of time by a pool, at the beach, fishing, or water or snow skiing, you should wear goggles or sunglasses that wrap around your temples. Reflected sunlight off water and snow can be the most dangerous type of UV light because it is intensified. Now that you're not “in the dark” about the dangers of UV light, don't forget to grab a pair of sunglasses before heading out to Summerfest, State Fair, a nearby lake, or a backyard pool. You'll not only look great, you'll enjoy distortion-free, comfortable vision now and, quite possibly, in the future.

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Congress needs to reassert itself on use of force The decision to send troops overseas requires clear eyes, hard questions and specific answers. The Trump Administration, like its predecessors, has shown an apparent appetite for the use of force overseas. The “mother of all bombs” dropped on Syrian troops, saber-rattling toward North Korea, deployments of U.S. forces in 10 or more countries — all of this suggests a growing comfort with the idea of putting our troops in dangerous places. Politicians on Capitol Hill have noticed this. In particular, senators Jeff Flake of Arizona, a Republican, and Tim Kaine of Virginia, a Democrat, have introduced legislation to authorize the use of military force against ISIS and other terror groups. This is an effort to assert congressional authority and extend Capitol Hill’s oversight over the use of force by the White House, something Congress has long neglected. “It’s our constitutional duty in Congress to authorize military action,” Kaine said at the end of May. All I can say is, Amen! American soldiers are involved in combat situations in countries all over the globe. We’re deploying special operations forces and advising, equipping and training local forces to fight. All too often, these countries’ leaders are more concerned with overcoming inFRAZIER continued from page 1

nior Companions. In Wisconsin these three programs have 7,700 volunteers serving young people, local organizations and homebound seniors. • Senior Community Service Employment Program-The president proposes to eliminate the SCSEP which provided 940,000 hours of community service to public and non-profit organizations, and permanent employment for 191 older workers in Wisconsin in 2015. • State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)- The president proposes to eliminate this program that provides over $1 million to Wisconsin to support the Medigap Helpline and benefits counseling at local aging offices and Aging and Disability Resource Centers. • Community Service Block Grant, Social Services Block Grant,

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By Lee Hamilton ternal threats than they are with the strategies and values that motivate us to help them. The argument for all this often comes down to: “We need to do something.” Once we’re there, the arguments for staying get rolled out: we can’t leave without loss of face; we need the leverage more troops provide for negotiation; we’ll lose credibility and standing if we withdraw. But our experience over the years has shown that we don’t tip the scales of a war that in most cases has no battlefield solution. We repeatedly get ourselves locked into situations where we must ask ourselves how much bloodshed and destruction we can accept as a result of our entanglement. The decision to send troops overseas requires clear eyes, hard questions and specific answers. If we are sending our military abroad, our objectives and exit strategies need to be nailed down. Are we engaging in nation- or empire-building? Do we risk and Community Development Block Grant-The president proposes to eliminate all three of these block grants that provide flexible funding to states and local government to supplement many programs, including those helping older adults. • Center for Disease Control Falls Prevention Program-The president proposes to eliminate $2 million for Falls Prevention in the CDC budget. • Medicaid-The president proposes a cut of $627 billion over 10 years on top of the $634 billion cut proposed to Medicaid under the AHCA. If both these cuts were adopted, the Medicaid safety net for very low income people would be cut by 45%. • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)- The president proposes to cut SNAP (Food Stamps) by $194 billion over 10 years. Almost 5 million seniors rely on SNAP benefits

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being locked into protracted, unending conflicts — we’ve already spent 15 years in Afghanistan — with minimal progress? Are we inflating the dangers to our national security, as we did when we falsely asserted that Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction? And when we do intervene, are we avoiding or increasing the suffering of the local people whom we’re trying to help? No use of force should go forward without reciprocity — that is to say, capable, committed local leaders who fight corruption and try to provide good governance and protect the values we cherish and promote. The use of force ultimately comes down to the president — or the president and his top advisors — making the decision. This usually happens without sufficient dialogue, consultation, or robust debate beyond the White House. The people the president consults around him are not independent — they hold high office at his pleasure and, from my experience, generally come into the room prepared to reinforce his arguments. What the president really needs, as LBJ advisor George Reedy famously said, is someone who can tell him to go soak his head. In particular, the people who have to do the fighting and bear the costs need to have a major voice in the use of force, and the best way to

ensure that is with the involvement of the Congress. There are obviously cases where the president needs flexibility. But if we’re to put our troops in harm’s way, he also needs independent advice and to answer tough questions. I don’t see any alternative but the strict, robust and sustained involvement of the Congress. Deciding on the use of force is the most grave and consequential decision government makes. It is of such import that it should not be made by the president alone, but should be shared with the Congress. Presidents should not get broad authority to use force without limit on geography, objectives, or types of forces. The Founding Fathers had it right: the president is commander in chief, Congress has the authority to declare war. Power over the use of force needs to be shared. Lee Hamilton is a Senior Advisor for the Indiana University Center on Representative Government; a Distinguished Scholar, IU School of Global and International Studies; and a Professor of Practice, IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

to afford food. • Older Americans Act and Elder Justice Act-The president’s budget reverses modest 2017 increases in OAA programs for Supportive Services, Senior Nutrition, Caregiver Support, Native American programs, and the Elder Justice Act (elder abuse). The president was elected, at least in part, because he said that people who felt ignored by their government would no longer be left behind. I think it is fair to say that our president is quite economical with the truth, but the “unkindest cut of all” in my opinion is saying that people are not going to be left behind and then, like Brutus, betraying them by supporting draconian cuts in health care and his 2018 budget that assist the very people who will be left even further behind. If some or all of these proposals are eventually adopted, they will be invis-

ible in his rear view mirror.

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EDITORIALS Happy is the person whose diligence has brought him or her knowledge that ultimately can be considered as wisdom. With this wisdom sufficient thought is that learning can even come via errors.

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DEAR TOM: Your head, obviously, is on top of your body for reasons other than just to be pretty. As I have heard said numerous times, when judgment day arrives, DEAR SAM: what you have done with your life will In a recent discussion at our certainly be considered as more imbreakfast club, we questioned what is portant that what you think. Amen. the most important thing in our lives. Senior Answer Man Of course, I said that it was what we do ing them. Is it because in repairing our with our lives. A few others poo-pooroads, he might be gambling on reeleched this as just rationalizing. What is tion? your opinion? The above theory might be his, but Thanks in advance, this writer’s is just the opposite. By refusing to raise the funds to begin our Tom Slade road repairs, new and more aggressive leadership may be on the horizon if not just over the hill. Our roads need funding and if our So have you tried the Sudoku puz- you had a money-back guarantee? governor won’t endorse ways to raise OOOOOO these dollars, perhaps a new adminis- zles in the daily newspapers? No. I can’t say that brain game really excites Take a few moments any of these tration will. me either. Do you recall Andy Gump, sunny days and watch the clouds as Why cannot Wisconsin raise the yearly registration fees that would Laurel and Hardy, Amos and Andy they whisper by so quietly. Add these cover gasoline and electric fueled ve- or Lil’ Abner? Perhaps it was only be- occasions to the fragrance of flowhicles? The governor just said “No.” Is cause of our young ages that some of ers growing all around us plus the he just protecting himself from the ire those oldies really had appeal. Today, KILLING TIME continued on page 34 of some motorists who would resent I look at the Pickles comic strip occasionally. Like the old gent in Pickles, such a fee hike even if minimal? Many in the State Legislature isn’t it a relief not to be young again do not agree with him on this. Some and be either athletic or a working What’s New for Phase Two of Your Life things don’t make sense. This is one of person or both? OOOOOO them. OWNERS Do you remember the time in TOM & MAUREEN SLATTERY your life when balancing your checkPUBLISHER book was a near the first of every MAUREEN SLATTERY month job? When is the last time you EDITOR low through to achieve their goals. Get did it? JIM McLOONE all priorities in proper order. Use is OOOOOO WRITER/PROOFREADER important to our brainpower. Doing Wrinkles may not enhance a perJILL GILBERT should necessarily follow thinking. son’s beauty, but to many of us they’ve ADVERTISING DIRECTOR What is it the philosophers say? A become sort of wisdom lines. But reSARAN PIEHL smile requires much less effort than a ally! How can a few facial wrinkles ART DIRECTOR/ frown. If you have screwed up serious- make the words that come out of your PRODUCTION MANAGER NICOLE HESSE ly in the past, try to forget it if you can’t mouth so much to the point? mend it. But do learn from your expeOOOOOO OFFICE OPERATIONS MANAGER PEGGY DUFFY riences. The don’ts in life aren’t nearly Why is it that when a person tells as informative as the do’s. you a secret, you just know he or she Plus Publications P.O. Box 230 wishes you to spread the words? Is Hartland, WI 53029 there really such A THING AS A SE262-367-5303 CRET? www.50pluspubs.com OOOOOO and his just completed adventure. He Summer dreams often revolve says, “Never brag about the height of a mountain or even a hill until, you around the Fourth of July and memostand at its crest, look downward and rable events from the past. Our minds like us Facebook/50PlusNewsMagazine often are but mirrors of our younger find us 50pluspubs.com realize how low it really is.” follow us on Twitter @50PlusNewsMag times. Don’t you wish sometimes that

What about our roads? Time was when this writer was, without doubt, a voter in the election of Governor Scott Walker. Would he be supported again in another run for governor of Wisconsin? Such really is questionable. Why? Perhaps we need to be reciting prayers that God can easily answer. Can he or will he help Governor Walker see the light that is not even at the end of the tunnel? It is on our sorry to drive upon roadways. We recall 50 years ago when some surrounding states had many graveled roads that were always not easy to drive on or the worst for car care. But not Wisconsin! We were among leaders in states with blacktopped or poured concrete roads. Wow! Did we have it then? But now? What a different story. It appears that the bumps and potholes will not go away soon. We sincerely doubt that Gov. Walker likes them, but he’s not too interested in fix-

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Does this sound like you? I received a letter from one of my readers and it really hit home with me. It captured all I have been writing about my entire career. There is confusion about your retirement plan whether to stay or move. Taking that to the next level, if you do move, do you want to be closer to your grandchildren or stay in your present community? If you stay, do you want to downsize to a smaller home, a condominium or apartment? The following is an excerpt from the wonderful man who took the time to share his situation as well as his desire to make the right decision. “Letting go is hard for me and not seeing the daylight ahead. I feel comfortable in my home but know it will get to be a burden. We are in our 70’s, both retired on a fixed income. We are in relatively good health. My wife is seeing the reality and need for selling with all good reason. She is looking down the road a bit thinking about future changes to our health, and increased expense maintaining our home. My question is where to move. We have been in our home

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By Bruce Nemovitz and community for over 40 years. We were thinking of moving near our son’s home in another state. Maybe buy a condo near our current home and then spend a few months traveling to our son’s home and renting near him for a few months each year. I know what I have. It isn’t perfect but it is comfortable. My wife feels that by selling we will have more money to do things together and not have the burden of a house for the remaining years of our lives. Any insight would help and be appreciated. “ Does this sound like you or a friend or relative? Change is tough! We know what we know and we fear uncertainty. So take some time and assess

what truly makes you happy. None of us wants to lose our independence and ability to sculpt our future. All of you want to design your remaining years to meet your wants and needs. Too often we procrastinate and put off changes that we know would lead to a happier more fulfilling life. Here is my answer to the inquiry from this kind man. Thank you for sharing your feelings and your insights with me. I took some time to read this and you really hit it on the head! So many of my clients call with the same motivations, but you have put it into words in a way one can understand. You are not alone! First, I would have a heart to heart with your wife asking where both of you would be most satisfied. Location is critical as that is where you will be spending the majority of your life. Where do you feel most comfortable? It sounds like the area in which you currently live. If that is the case, selling, freeing up funds to travel and enjoy life makes sense as long as your next living situation makes you both happy.

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As for buying a condo, it would depend on what funds you have available. Condo living is not for everyone. You have rules and regulations. If you find that the condo you purchased is not fitting your needs, you would then have to sell and move again. If you start with an apartment or senior community, you can move again without the worry of selling. Also, by purchasing a condo, you are tying up the funds just as they are in your home. So, I think a senior independent rental complex would be a good idea, and then travel to see the family when you want, but you will have a home base you truly love. Location is foremost. Now, this is not the answer for all of you. Each of us has complicated and unique circumstances. The common thread is taking advantage of the years remaining in your lives. Successful moves begin with critical thinking and planning. It starts with a conversation. Sharing your feelings and concerns as to how you want to craft your future NEMOVITZ continued on page 31

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Rules about retroactive benefits BY TOM MARGENAU

Before I get to today’s questions, all of which deal with claiming retroactive benefits, I must make this general point about the issue: The law says you can claim up to six months’ worth of retroactive benefits, as long as it doesn’t involve the payment of any reduced Social Security benefits. Or to put that another way, no retroactive retirement benefits can be paid prior to age 66. It’s a different story when it comes to disability benefits. And that is briefly explained in the answer to the final question.

: I will turn 70 in March 2018. I was planning to wait until then to start my Social Security. But I recently retired so I went to my Social Security office and signed up for retirement benefits. They offered me the option of taking six months’ worth of retroactive payments, but I declined that. Now I’m wondering if I made a mistake. What do you think?

: I’m just an old retired Social Security guy. As such, I’m not a financial planner. So I can’t tell you if you made a mistake or not. But I can explain Social Security’s rules and give you some food for thought -- and some possible options you can consider.

You get a two-thirds of one percent increase added to your monthly Social Security check for each month you delay signing up for benefits after age 66. In other words, if you had taken retroactive payment, your ongoing Social Security benefit rate would have been 4 percent less than you are currently getting. (Six months times twothirds of one percent equals 4 percent.) So the question is this: Do you want the benefit rate you are currently getting? Or would you be willing to accept 4 percent less but in return get a one-time check for the past six months? If you like the idea of that sixmonth check, it’s not too late to do something about it. Anyone who files a claim for Social Security benefits has up to a year to change his or her mind. You said you recently filed for benefits, so I assume you are within the 12-month window. You could go back to your Social Security office and tell them you want to withdraw your original claim. You would have to repay all benefits you’ve received so far. And then you could turn around and file a new claim with a starting date six months in the past.

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If the word â&#x20AC;&#x153;budgetâ&#x20AC;? is like nails on a chalkboard for you, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a friend in me. I know that feeling. For many years I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have anything to do with a budget because I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stand the idea of anyone, or anything, telling me how to spend my money. And where did that get me? Into one big financial mess. Every month, when I ran out of money, I would turn to MasterCard and Visa for a bailout. Bad idea. What I learned from going through that experience and finding my way back to solvency is that, as much as we may loathe it, a budget is the ticket to financial happiness, not the straitjacket I feared it would be. I still donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like the word, so if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OK with you, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drop it and call it a spending plan. So much better. A good spending plan gives every dollar a specific job to do. Once you have it just the way you want it, the plan becomes a handy road map for keeping your finances on track. So, take a deep breath, and letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s walk through the basics. Step 1: Write down your total take-home monthly income This is the easy part! Jot down what you earn. Because many expenses are billed monthly, figuring out how much you have to spend each month is easiest for your plan. Step 2: Write down your essential expenses. Start with fixed bills like rent, mortgage, car payment, credit card payments and insurance. These are your essential fixed expenses. Step 3: List your essential variable expenses. You know youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have other bills, but the amounts vary. Examples are your phone, utilities, food, household expenses, gasoline, medication, public transportation, shoes and clothing. Assign a stipulated amount to each based on past experience, rounding to the closest $10. Step 4: List reasonable amounts

for nonessential expenses. This includes entertainment, eating out, hobbies and other ways you spend money on a regular basis. Step 5: Find the extras. Go to your current method of tracking your spending (your checkbook register, bank statements, credit card statements) to see what expenses youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve left out. For items that do not recur monthly, determine the annual cost, and then divide by 12 to see how much you should set aside each month to anticipate that irregular expense. Step 6: Figure out your totals. Add up your expenses, and then subtract that amount from your income. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t panic -- this is just the start of an ongoing process. Step 7: See where you can cut. If you came up short, go back to your projected monthly expenses and see what you can eliminate. Look first to your nonessential expenses. Keep making adjustments until your total expenses are less than your income. Step 8: Follow your spending plan as closely as possible. Every time you spend money -any money, and in any way -- write down two things: how much you spent and what it was for. Use this information to create the next monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spending plan. Congratulations! Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve just gone from clueless to on your way to being financially savvy. You should feel very good about this. 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. Mary Hunt is the founder of www. DebtProofLiving.com, a personal finance member website and the author of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Debt-Proof Living,â&#x20AC;? released in 2014. To find out more about Mary and read her past columns, please visit the Creators Syndicate webpage at www.creators. com.

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Joint replacement surgery: Health information basics for you and your family What Is Joint Replacement Surgery? Joint replacement surgery is removing a damaged joint and putting in a new one. A joint is where two or more bones come together, like the knee, hip, and shoulder. The surgery is usually done by a doctor called an orthopaedic (or-tho-PEE-dik) surgeon. Sometimes, the surgeon will not remove the whole joint, but will only replace or fix the damaged parts. The doctor may suggest a joint replacement to improve how you live. Replacing a joint can relieve pain and help you move and feel better. Hips and knees are replaced most often. Other joints that can be replaced include the shoulders, fingers, ankles, and elbows. What Can Happen to My Joints? Joints can be damaged by arthritis and other diseases, injuries, or other causes. Arthritis or simply years of use may cause the joint to wear away. This can cause pain, stiffness, and swelling. Diseases and damage inside a joint can limit blood flow, causing problems in

the bones, which needs blood to be healthy, grow, and repair themselves. What Is a New Joint Like? A new joint, called a prosthesis (praas-THEE-sis), can be made of plastic, metal, or ceramic parts. It may be cemented into place or not cemented, so that your bone will grow into it. Both methods may be combined to keep the new joint in place. A cemented joint is used more often in older people who do not move around as much and in people with “weak” bones. The cement holds the new joint to the bone. An uncemented joint is often recommended for younger, more active people and those with good bone quality. It may take longer to heal, because it takes longer for bone to grow and attach to it. New joints generally last at least 10 to 15 years. Therefore, younger patients may need to have the same damaged joint replaced more than once. Do Many People Have Joints Replaced? Joint replacement is becoming more common. More than 1 million Americans have a hip or knee replaced

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each year. Research has shown that even if you are older, joint replacement can help you move around and feel better. Any surgery has risks. Risks of joint surgery will depend on your health of your joints before surgery and the type of surgery done. Many hospitals and doctors have been replacing joints for several decades, and this experience results in better patient outcomes. For answers to their questions, some people talk with their doctor or someone who has had the surgery. A doctor specializing in joints will probably work with you before, during, and after surgery to make sure you heal quickly and recover successfully. Do I Need to Have My Joint Replaced? Only a doctor can tell if you need a joint replaced. He or she will look at your joint with an x-ray machine or another machine. The doctor may put a small, lighted tube (arthroscope) into your joint to look for damage. A small sample of your tissue could also be tested. After looking at your joint, the doctor may say that you should consider exercise, walking aids such as braces or canes, physical therapy, or medicines and vitamin supplements. Medicines for arthritis include drugs that reduce inflammation. Depending on the type of arthritis, the doctor may prescribe corticosteroids or other drugs. However, all drugs may cause side effects, including bone loss. If these treatments do not work, the doctor may suggest an operation called an osteotomy (aas-tee-AAHToh-me), where the surgeon “aligns” the joint. Here, the surgeon cuts the bone or bones around the joint to improve alignment. This may be simpler than replacing a joint, but it may take longer to recover. However, this operation has become less common. Joint replacement is often the answer if you have constant pain and can’t move the joint well—for example, if you have trouble with things such as walking, climbing stairs, and taking a bath.

What Happens During Surgery? First, the surgical team will give you medicine so you won’t feel pain (anesthesia). The medicine may block the pain only in one part of the body (regional), or it may put your whole body to sleep (general). The team will then replace the damaged joint with a new man-made joint. Each surgery is different. How long it takes depends on how badly the joint is damaged and how the surgery is done. To replace a knee or a hip takes about 2 hours or less, unless there are complicating factors. After surgery, you will be moved to a recovery room for 1 to 2 hours until you are fully awake or the numbness goes away. What Happens After Surgery? With knee or hip surgery, you will probably need to stay in the hospital for a few days. If you are elderly or have additional disabilities, you may then need to spend several weeks in an intermediate-care facility before going home. You and your team of doctors will determine how long you stay in the hospital. After hip or knee replacement, you will often stand or begin walking the day of surgery. At first, you will walk with a walker or crutches. You may have some temporary pain in the new joint because your muscles are weak from not being used. Also, your body is healing. The pain can be helped with medicines and should end in a few weeks or months. Physical therapy can begin the day after surgery to help strengthen the muscles around the new joint and help you regain motion in the joint. If you have your shoulder joint replaced, you can usually begin exercising the same day of your surgery! A physical therapist will help you with gentle, rangeof-motion exercises. Before you leave the hospital, your therapist will show you how to use a pulley device to help bend and extend your arm. Will My Surgery Be Successful? The success of your surgery depends a lot on what you do when you go home. Follow your doctor’s advice about what to eat, what medicines to take, and how to exercise.

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SUDDENLY, AGE IS JUST A NUMBER. Mobility is freedom. The ability to fully enjoy life and the activities you love. So when chronic joint pain keeps you from staying active, it may be time to consider joint replacement surgery. ProHealth Care has an expert team of orthopedic specialists, using advancements like robotic partial knee replacement and minimally invasive hip procedures to get you back on your feet – fast. Following surgery, our team of skilled physical and occupational therapists can help get you moving again. And once you return home, rehabilitation services are available at 11 convenient locations throughout Waukesha County. With early morning and evening hours, they make it easy to achieve your greatest potential. Learn more about treatment options for joint pain during our educational seminar, Solutions for Joint Pain. Hosted by local orthopedic surgeons, the program will be held at ProHealth Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital on July 18th and 25th, and feature presentations on knee and hip replacement. Register online at ProHealthCare.org/JointReplacement. Rehabilitation Services Locations: HARTLAND ProHealth Medical Group 1500 Walnut Ridge Dr. 262-928-7356

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Common eye problems The following common eye problems can be easily treated. But, sometimes they can be signs of more serious issues. • Presbyopia (prez-bee-OH-peeuh) is a slow loss of ability to see close objects or small print. It is normal to have this problem as you get older. People with presbyopia often have headaches or strained, tired eyes. Reading glasses usually fix the problem. • Floaters are tiny specks or “cobwebs” that seem to float across your vision. You might see them in well-lit rooms or outdoors on a bright day. Floaters can be a normal part of aging. But, sometimes they are a sign of a more serious eye problem such as retinal detachment. If you see many new floaters and/or flashes of light, see your eye care professional right away. • Tearing (or having too many tears) can come from being sensitive to light, wind, or temperature changes, or having a condition called dry eye. Wearing sunglasses may help. So might eye drops. Sometimes tearing is a sign of a more serious eye problem,

like an infection or a blocked tear duct. Your eye care professional can treat these problems. • Eyelid problems can result from different diseases or conditions. Common eyelid problems include red and swollen eyelids, itching, tearing, and crusting of eyelashes during sleep. These problems may be caused by a condition called blepharitis (ble-fa-RItis) and treated with warm compresses and gentle eyelid scrubs. 7 Tips for Healthy Eyes • Protect your eyes from too much sunlight by wearing sunglasses that block ultraviolet (UV) radiation and a hat with a wide brim when you are outside. • Stop smoking. • Make smart food choices. • Be physically active and maintain a healthy weight. • Maintain normal blood pressure. • Control diabetes (if you have it). • If you spend a lot of time at the computer or focused on one thing, you can forget to blink. Every 20 minutes,

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Trouble Seeing while driving Your eyesight can change as you get older. It might be harder to see people, things, and movement outside your direct line of sight. It may take longer to read street or traffic signs or even recognize familiar places. At night, you may have trouble seeing things clearly. Glare from oncoming headlights or street lights can be a problem. Depending on the time of the day, the sun might be blinding. Eye diseases, such as glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degenera-

Safe driving tips: • If you are 65 or older, see your eye doctor at least every 1 to 2 years. Ask if there are ways to improve your eyesight. • If you need glasses or contact lenses to see far away while driving, make sure your prescription is up-todate and correct. Always wear them when you are driving. • Cut back on or stop driving at night if you have trouble seeing in the dark. Try to avoid driving during sunrise and sunset, when the sun can be directly in your line of vision

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Declaration of Independence On July 4, 1776, the thirteen colonies claimed their independence from England, an event which eventually led to the formation of the United States. Each year on July 4th, also known as Independence Day, Americans celebrate this historic event. Conflict between the colonies and England was already a year old when the colonies convened a Continental Congress in Philadelphia in the summer of 1776. In a June 7 session in the Pennsylvania State House (later Independence Hall), Richard Henry Lee of Virginia presented a resolution with the famous words: “Resolved: That these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent

States, that they are absolved from all allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain is, and ought to be, totally dissolved.” Lee’s words were the impetus for the drafting of a formal Declaration of Independence, although the resolution was not followed up on immediately. On June 11, consideration of the resolution was postponed by a vote of seven colonies to five, with New York abstaining. However, a Committee of Five was appointed to draft a statement presenting to the world the colonies’ case for independence. Members of the Committee included John Adams of Massachusetts, Roger Sherman

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With the USGA championship tournament now behind us at Erin Hills, we can look at the location on America’s greatest golf courses to determine where the Golf Digest experts rank Wisconsin courses. The rankings may or may not surprise you. The top state course, according to Golf Digest is Whistling Straits at Haven. This is ranked nationally as 22nd. Erin Hills comes in at 44th. Milwaukee Country Club is 71st. The River Course at Blackwolf Run, Kohler, is 92nd on this list.

a positive attitude. I recall him more than once saying that thinking should be related to talking as chewing is to eating. He was a man who meditated on wisdom and acted with knowledge and consideration.

of Connecticut, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania, Robert R. Livingston of New York and Thomas Jefferson of Virginia. The task of drafting the actual document fell on Jefferson. On July 1, 1776, the Continental Congress reconvened, and on the following day, the Lee Resolution for independence was adopted by 12 of the 13 colonies, New York not voting. Discussions of Jefferson’s Declaration of Independence resulted in some minor changes, but the spirit of the document was unchanged. The process of revision continued through all of July 3 and into the late afternoon of July 4, when the Declaration was officially adopted. Of the 13 colonies, nine voted in favor

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of the Declaration, two – Pennsylvania and South Carolina – voted No, Delaware was undecided and New York abstained. John Hancock, President of the Continental Congress, signed the Declaration of Independence. It is said that John Hancock’s signed his name “with a great flourish” so England’s “King George can read that without spectacles!” Today, the original copy of the Declaration is housed in the National Archives in Washington, D.C., and July 4 has been designated a national holiday to commemorate the day the United States put forth its claim to be a free and independent nation.

July Poem July arrives with the possibility of 31 days of great weather. For such, the weather creator in his cap will get a feather. We shall never recall all of the wondrous Julys past. But we do easily recall that of 2016, the last. We had fun times galore without searching for more. While a few played baseball, everyone knew the score.

The only other ranked golf course in Wisconsin is the Irish Course at Whistling Straits, which comes in at 192. The panelists listed the courses according to shot value, resistance to scoring, design value, memorability, aesthetics, conditioning and ambiance. As a matter of interest, the number one golf course in the nation is Pine Valley in New Jersey. Number two is Augusta National.

American Legion convention this month The Wisconsin American Legion convention will be held at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel and Convention Center July 12-16 in Appleton with the various standing committees beginning their meetings Thursday a.m. The district caucuses and opening ceremonies will be Friday morning.

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Election of new officers will be Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m. followed by convention speakers and department business. Sunday’s memorial service will begin at 8 a.m. Officers will be installed prior to the closing ceremony.

We are excited to watch planted seeds so quickly grow. Vegetables in the farm field need occasionally the hoe. We learn best of what to do and not do in days ahead. Knowing life’s p’s and q’s brings learning and doing to wed. Can we learn by looking intently at the mid-summer sky? Nature brings us many things that in the stores you can’t buy. Aren’t we in this wondrous season more for smiles than frowns? Among the happiest are ladies trying on their wedding gowns. Summer certainly is a time for uniting lovers galore. The church of baptism often becomes a wedding parlor. Picking flowers from mom’s garden could be wrong, Mother believes each nice petal to be like a happy song. This month, of course, brings time for dad’s annual vacation. Mom and kids will join in with expressions of great elation. Of course July brings with it fireworks and fun in the park, Star twinkling skies are lighted at least one night after dark. Let us hope farmers will have brilliant sun and ample rain. As they head to prosperity, it will be by tractor, not train. So we must say goodbye to the month of July 2017. We believe it was the best this year that we have seen.

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Husband’s a hoarder BY ANNIE LANE

Dear Annie: My husband loves to read your advice, but when it comes to my giving him advice, it’s a different story. We were married in our early 20s and have somehow stayed married for over 35 years. We don’t have very good communication skills. We have a very cute house on a popular street. A lot of people comment on how nicely it’s decorated from the outside. Little do they know that my husband is a hoarder. I have controlled the main rooms in our house, but he has slowly taken over our basement and garage. The stress of all this stuff is starting to make me feel ill. When I bring it up, he just puts me down any way he can think of to stop the conversation about his hoarding. I definitely have accumulated “stuff ” -- we’ve lived in our house for over 30 years -- but I don’t have a problem getting rid of things. He is a motivated person with other things but has self-medicated every day of our marriage. He has a normal job but is always so stressed out. He has zero motivation to get rid of all the junk because now it’s out of control, and he continues to add to the piles. He spends countless hours in the basement, but nothing ever looks any different. He has a very controlling personality and temper, so if you get rid of anything (for example, a huge garbage bag full of napkins or empty boxes he collects so he can fill them up with “stuff ”), he starts slamming doors, yelling and throwing things. He shows more emotion about getting rid of that junk than he does about most anything else. This is causing me to be depressed, angry and desperate. He would never get help for this, so what do I do? -- Bogged Down Dear Bogged Down: Living with clutter can be very unhealthy, both mentally and physically. But understanding the psychology of hoarders might help you find some renewed patience with your husband and sanity for yourself. Hoarding is a symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder, a condition your husband could no more

control than any physical disorder. Accept that it’s not only beyond your control but also beyond his and you’ll feel surprisingly lighter. Next, reach out to a mental health professional. If your husband refuses to go at first, then go on your own, as this disorder is impacting your life, too (and poses a safety risk). For more resources, visit the International OCD Foundation’s page on hoarding disorder at https://hoarding.iocdf.org. Finally, you mentioned that your husband “self-medicates” every day. Assuming that means drinking, I strongly advise you to attend Al-Anon. Find a group in your area at http:// www.al-anon.org. Dear Annie: As is the case in many towns, there is a group of senior citizens who meet most days for coffee and a couple of hours of conversation at the local McDonald’s. They are fortunate to have a place to meet. Most do not buy anything except for coffee. There are times when they bring in cookies, cake and other baked goods to share with everyone. Because McDonald’s sells food, some of us don’t feel this is appropriate. Most of them see nothing wrong with this. What are your thoughts? -- Another Senior Citizen Dear Another Senior: I think that it’s rude to bring in outside food to a dining establishment. But perhaps these folks are part of a community group and have an agreement worked out with the restaurant. As long as they’re not being raucous and you’re not the McDonald’s general manager, why worry so much about it? Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@creators.com. To find out more about Annie Lane and read features by other Creators Syndicate columnists and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www. creators.com.

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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. 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.

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By John Dykstra 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 is, 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 another 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.

John Dykstra Hearing Instrument Specialist State License #1287 See this and previous Hearing Matters articles at: www.beltonewi.com/news/

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Medicare card scams Did you know that changes are coming to Medicare cards? The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced recently that they will be mailing new Medicare cards between April 2018 and April 2019. In order to better protect citizens from identity theft and fraud, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) of 2015, requires that new Medicare cards include a unique Medicare Beneficiary Identifier rather than the recipient’s Social Security Number. The transition is meant to be seamless, but the Better Business Bureau predicts that scam artists may use the new Medicare cards as an opportunity to develop unique scams targeting

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By Kathy Gale seniors. If you are a Medicare recipient, be aware of the possible frauds and scams like: • Asking for your Social Security Number: Medicare will never call asking for your Social Security Number or bank information. If you receive a call

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of this nature, just hang up! • Requiring Payment for a New Card: All new Medicare cards will be sent automatically to Medicare recipients free of charge. If you are being asked to pay for your card or to sign up for a card, it is a scam. • Benefits Will be Canceled: A scam artist may pose as a Medicare representative and threaten to cancel your benefits if you don’t supply personal information or money. This is a scam and you should just hang up. ERAs Senior Network has developed an acronym called S.T.O.P. to help you recognize and respond to a possible fraud or scam. S: Sounds too good to be true? If it sounds too good to be true, it likely IS too good to be true! T: Time pressure. Nobody should force you to make snap decisions. O: Organize your thought and trust your gut. Ask yourself or someone you trust if this could be a fraud or scam. P: Don’t be Polite. While we have been taught to trust our neighbor and be polite to others, scam artists don’t have our best interests at heart so

it’s OK to hang up the phone, close the door or delete the email. If you’ve been scammed or contacted by a scammer, report your experience to the FTC online or by calling 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-3824357). If you would like to schedule a STOP Senior Frauds and Scams presentation for your senior group or organization, call ERAs Senior Network at (262) 549-3348. Kathy Gale is Executive Director, ERAs Senior Network, Inc. STOP Senior Frauds and Scams is brought to you by ERAs Senior Network through a grant from the Wisconsin Consumer Antifraud Fund at the Greater Milwaukee Foundation and the United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County.

Truth is mandatory

BY DOUG MAYBERRY

: A couple of years ago, I met a widowed lady. She has become a good friend, but not romantically speaking. I believe she is afraid to make another commitment, as she and her husband had their problems but chose not to divorce because of breaking up their family. We enjoy each other’s company on a regular basis and thus far have not had any arguments. We both have mutual friends who wonder why we are not a couple. She is a caring, loving lady who always maintains a positive attitude. My hesitation is that I have a major heart problem, and my doctor says it means that I may only have a couple of years ahead. I have not disclosed this possibility to her and am afraid she will look elsewhere for a husband. I would like to marry her, but I do not want to complicate things and jeopardize the possibility of her finding a healthy husband. What would you recommend I do?

: Honesty and trust are the keys to successful relationships. Until you disclose your health issue, you do not know what her response will be. She may not consider it an issue; she may love you and want to be with you as long as possible. Sharing this information and being truthful is only fair and reasonable,

and it offers her the opportunity to make her own decision. If she declines, you’re giving her a chance to look forward to other options and opportunities. -- Doug

BIG DECISIONS

: I’m getting older, and I know that I don’t have that many years ahead. However, life goes on around me. Recently, I’ve had a couple of big-ticket purchases to decide on, like my car and home repair, and I am not sure how I should adjust my buying decisions.

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property to your inheritors, you don’t want to leave them with a decrepit financial sinkhole. When making financial decisions, also consider seeking out new experiences like travel. You may not get to enjoy a new dishwasher for long, for example, so you could instead go somewhere or try something new.

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Seek to maximize the value of your purchases! -- Emma, Doug’s granddaughter 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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and health, and we’re testing this now to see how people experience it and if it’s helpful to them,” he adds. This collaboration between Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Holman Unified Methodist Church to reduce high blood pressure in the community has been underway for approximately two years now. Virtual reality is just one tool in the tool kit to combat the problem. The program also includes weekly healthy dinners and recipe sharing, educational classes, and the wearing and monitoring of fitness trackers, as well as nurse check-ins. The congregation of Holman Church is predominantly African-American. African-Americans tend to develop high blood pressure more often and at a younger age than other groups. One out of three African Americans in L.A. County said they’d been diagnosed with high blood pressure. “Everyone’s been on a diet,” Dr. Bernice Coleman, a nurse scientist who heads the project for Cedars-Sinai tells Karlamangla. “The thing in

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beques, playing golf or outdoor tennis, the annual Wounded Warrior Softball Tournament, held at Wirth Park in Brookfield last May, was truly swamped. A dozen of the 40 teams involved were not able to play at all. Of the six divisions, only the 65 and over, 70 and older and the 75 and older teams were able to get in all of their games and crown champions. The 50 and 55 groups got in only a few of their scheduled games, and the 60s were shut out entirely. It rained on every one of the tournament’s four days, with teams managing to take the field only during lulls

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The National WWII Museum With the financial support of those who either served during World War II or their sons and daughters, or possibly even grandchildren, the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, LA. is on its way to becoming the foremost institution in the world relating the story of World War II from the time of Hitler’s emergence as the German leader through Normandy and the beginning of the Allied invasion which, of course, was followed by Allied soldiers, many of them Americans, liberating Europe and seemingly doing so foot by foot and later also winning the war against the imperialistic Japanese in the Pacific Theater of War. Fighting and winning wars on two continents simultaneously was not easy. Yes, the World War II sagas will be covered in great detail at the once completed National World War II Museum. But what about the National World War Two Memorial in Washington, D.C.? This is, as reported, a memorial to those who served our country. It is not a museum, has no artifacts or facilities to replete the full stories of World War II. The museum, the topic of this writing, will be an educational experience with full details on the war, which historians recognize as the turning point for free people throughout the world. Stephen Ambrose, a 20th century historian of great renown, founded this Louisiana museum. It is supported by numerous highly noted Americans in and out of Washington, D.C. Former President George HW Bush has said, “The museum will bring alive the heroism and courage of those who fell at Normandy and those who served in the Pacific, and will say this country is a patriotic place that can respond to and stand up to aggression around the world.” A recent conference explored the lasting effects of World War II. Grand plans for the museum will require the raising of $214 million to build the Liberation Pavilion and to provide dollars towards the completion of architectural plans, World War II exhibits and artifacts. Enormous in planned for size, the museum will be built over four city blocks, have over 300,000 square feet of interior space plus a parade ground for ceremonies. Congress designated this in 2004.

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Knights of Columbus Hall, 1800 S. 92nd Street, West Allis This is an active social club for both singles and married couples. There will be a meeting and dance with great music by Magic Moments DJ Alan Graveen. The meeting begins at 7:00 pm with dancing to follow at 8:00 pm. There is a $5 admission fee. For additional information about Vagabond Ski & Social Club go to www.vagabondskiclub.com.

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The walk will feature a total of four beautiful gardens three of which are in the City of Cedarburg and one is in the Town of Cedarburg. Again, this year, there will be garden art and plants available for purchase at one of the featured gardens. Sponsored by Cedarburg Woman’s Club, all proceeds will go to worthy causes including college scholarships, and local community charities. Tickets to tour all four JULY 6, 13, 20 & 27, gardens are $8.00 in advance and 1 – 4 PM Mahjong Club $10.00 on the day of the event at Hartland Public Library, 110 E any of the four gardens. For ticket Park Ave, Hartland and garden locations visit www.ceMahjong (Mah Jong) is a Chinese darburgwomansclub.org. game of skill, strategy, and calculation. Researchers have developed JULY 11, 6 – 7:30 PM a form of healing with Mahjong as Spice Talk they believe that playing the game Pewaukee Public Library, 210 Main is beneficial for individuals suffer- Street, Pewaukee ing from dementia, cognitive and The Spice House of Milwaukee will memory difficulties. Do you know present entertaining tales of the the rules of mahjong and are look- spice trade & tips to help make the ing for a place to play? We have two most of the spices in your cooking. great sets of tiles in need of players! Spice questions will be answered, Please call 262-367-3350 or email so bring questions. This is a free swanson@hartland.lib.wi.us to let program but, registration is required, please call 262-691-5670 us know you’ll be playing. ext. 925. JULY 8, 6:30 – 8:30 PM Wheelhouse Bluegrass Band

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SummerStage at Lapham Peak, Delafield WheelHouse is a nationally touring Americana and bluegrass band hailing from Madison, Wisconsin. As a full-time working band they have garnered attention from national labels. Featuring three and four part harmonies, fiddle and guitar leads, and driving rhythm of the upright bass, WheelHouse brings an energy and attitude unique to themselves. For ticket information, call 262-337-1560.

JULY 11, 10 – 11 AM Benefits of Acupuncture

New Berlin Public Library, 15105 Library Lane, New Berlin Have you ever wondered why someone would purposely have little needles stuck into them? Then join us for a speaker from Aurora Healthcare talking about the benefits of acupuncture! It is believed acupuncture can help with a variety of ailments including asthma, chronic pain, anxiety and depression. Registration is required. Contact the library at 262-785-4980.

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JULY 13-16 Bastille Days

Cathedral Square Park, Milwaukee Whether snapping a selfie in front of the festival’s staple landmark, a 43-ft. Eiffel Tower replica, or indulging in gourmet Parisian cuisine while listening to live zydeco music, Bastille Days offers nonstop entertainment for all. With over 90 merchant booths and nearly 30 restaurants, Bastille Days offers an international marché that is sure to please any palate. French favorites include beignets handcrafted by members of the Alliance Française de Milwaukee, crêpes, wine, champagne, and gifts such as Provençal fabrics, soaps, cards and art. Daily chef, beer and wine demonstrations heat up the celebration as area chefs, brewers and sommeliers share French and Cajun themes. Ticketed wine tasting events led by expert sommeliers also take place on festival grounds. JULY 16, 1:30 – 3 PM Concerts In The Park – Featuring Greendale Village Big Band

Three Pillars Senior Living Communities, 36293 Sunset Drive, Dousman Grab your friend and enjoy an afternoon filled with great music. Bring the whole family for this free event on a gorgeous park-like campus. Picnic table seating is provided - bring a lawn chair or blanket if you wish. The Greendale Village Big Band will play some of the best big band music from the 30’s and 40’s - you might just have to get up and dance! Parking entrance is located off of Hwy 18 - look for the sign. JULY 17, 9:30 – 11 AM Brunch & Speaker

Davian’s Catering & Events, 16300 W. Silver Spring Dr., Menomonee Falls The Milwaukee Suburban Christian Women’s Connection invites you to brunch and listen to their guest speaker, the fire chief from

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the Menomonee Falls Fire Department. Tickets are $15. Call Lois at 262-251-3841 by July 10 to reserve your spot. JULY 19, 5:30 PM Jeff LaBarge’s Swing Explosion

Luther Manor’s Faith & Education Center, 4545 N.92nd Street, Wauwatosa The mid-west’s premier big band, Swing Explosion is the big band that can do it all! Although a big band, Swing Explosion excels at all styles of music. Led by one of the country’s finest arrangers-Jeff La Barge-Swing Explosion plays a variety of styles from a variety of composers and arrangers; Stan Kenton, Woody Herman, Buddy Rich, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Glenn Miller, Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Brian Setzer, Barry Manilow, Lionel Ritchie, Big Bad VooDoo Daddy and lots more. Food & refreshments will be available for purchase. This event is free. JULY 19, 7 – 8 PM Clearing up the Carb Confusion

Brookfield Public Library, 1900 N. Calhoun Rd., Brookfield Confused about which carbohydrates to eat and how much of them to eat? Join registered dietitian Heather Klug for an informative and engaging talk about carbohydrates and how they affect your heart and overall health. JULY 20, 11 AM – NOON Microsoft Office: Computers Made Easy

Frank L Weyenberg Library, Tolzman Community Room, 11345 N. Cedarburg Rd., Mequon Learn how to create simple documents in Microsoft Word and Excel. This class is tailored to people that are new to technology and is hosted in a classroom setting with overheads and visuals. The class is free and open to the public and no advanced registration is required.

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Wow! What can’t you find on back roads Here we are at midyear and ready to enjoy the beautiful weather that we are generally blessed with in July. This is the time when several of the factories that Henry’s company manufactures parts for shutdown for vacation. Time was when the factory kept going, but Henry said they are thinking about closing after this year as they develop too much of a backlog of parts. If the factory does shut down we possibly will go somewhere for a bit of cruising and choosing where to look for new interesting sites. Or should that be sights? I guess the dif-

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number of trials along the way without looking at it through dark colored glasses. My daddy always told us as kids that when we grow up we can continue to look at the skies full of stars, but expect to get our livelihoods from plowing and planting the fields just ahead of us on earth. Beautiful dreamers too often never take a full sack to the grainery or pockets stashed with cash to the bank. Getting back to traveling here and there, Henry and I often take a ride on Saturdays or Sundays, or both times, especially on long weekends. We often stop when we see a rummage sign and look over whatever those particular people are attempting to get rid of for a price, of course. We seldom do buy anything as Henry says that before I buy something at one of these sales, I have to determine how I am going to put whatever it is to use. Buying anything on impulse should be a no-no. I will admit that I do like the back roads where we see vegetable signs along the road and even a few here and there that advertise honey. I might be afraid to buy at any of those farms that post

signs like “Beef for sale, ” as we never know how old it might be or how edible and even chewable it might be. Henry always looks for tomato signs. He jokes that he’s always looking for cute tomatoes. Frankly, I am more interested in juicier ones. I will say that we found a place out in Waukesha County that intrigued us with its food, beer and interesting conversation. It was a busy day out there in the boonies. The fact that there are many cars parked alongside the roadway made us believe the tavern was worth our looking into. Next to the tavern was a huge tent and the noise coming from it was described as music, although not the type that we would pay money to hear. Of course, we do recognize that often times if you don’t pay cash for something, you don’t give it any degree of value. Anyhow, we stopped in the tavern, which was having its anniversary celebration. The fellow behind the bar said that it was the tavern’s 110th year in business. The building and bar EMMA continued on page 29

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Whatever happened to The Eastman and later Brownie Cameras, lard sandwiches, kids in school all drinking from the same tin cup, young girls wearing dresses made from flour sacks, Shirley Temple movies, manual typewriters, beautiful penmanship, boys’ knickers, girls little hats and white gloves, 5 cent cherry cokes, 10 cent glasses

of beer, Notre Dame University’s famously winning football teams, 5 cent hamburgers, Newly Wed cake and ice cream sandwiches, pipe smoking uncles, the first real basketball hall of fame player (In our opinion) Bob Cousey, successfully shooting free throws underhanded, door to door sales ladies of-

ten pushing their sales items about in no longer needed baby buggies, kids selling magazines door to door, neighbors playing horseshoes after supper and on Sundays in the back yards, mothers telling you to live out your best dreams and so on. Why not add your “whatevers” to this list?

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He not only thought it was worth the gamble, but ordered another of those humongous things for me. The man at the bar was a bit philosophical. He said the plan was to give a few minutes of thought to any thing worthy of consideration. He said that talk was cheap. It would not even pay for his sausage sandwich. He really was quite interesting. We stayed at the place and listened to what they called music for an hour or so. Henry said it was only through perseverance that he could remain on that bar stool. Otherwise, he threatened to take me out on that floor and whirl me around a bit. But dancing to that foot stomping beat would not have been easy. The fellow at the bar introduced

himself after a bit. He said that he was an Alleluia guy. I appeared somewhat quizzical and so he said that he is a church going person, sits in one of the first pews and says or sings Alleluia whenever it is appropriate. He says that by participating in Sunday services he is preparing for his ultimate destination. I guess you don’t need a bible to figure this one out. Henry had been rather quiet in the tavern. I asked him why? He said that when you don’t have much worthwhile to add to any conversation, it is better that you just don’t say anything. What was it they said during the Big War? Loose lips can easily sink ships. We hope to see you at the July 4th celebration and fireworks.

fixtures appeared to be every year that age. Since you can’t tell the quality of a shoe by how it looks, but according to its comfortable fit, we decided not only to listen to the music, but put a couple dollars in the hat that was being passed to help the fellows in the band. The fellow at the bar next to us had juice dripping from his mouth as he ate a humongous (as he called it) sausage sandwich slathered with some kind of sauce and sauerkraut. I cautioned Henry that if he ordered one of those sandwiches that I would not even consider cooking anything for dinner that night.

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Looking backward As the Memorial Day services somewhat collided with our publishing dates, we will make a brief return to those ceremonies now. The U.S. Marine Corps Memorial Service was held at Wisconsin Memorial Park, Brookfield, May 29 before an impressive group of former Marines

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