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When Jim Thorpe started for the Milwaukee Brewers

BY JACK PEARSON

Initially, a trivia question was planned as the lead-in for this story. It was, “Who was the world famous multisport super star who played for the Milwaukee Brewers?”

Almost at once, however, it was realized that such an approach wouldn’t work. It might have, however, if the story was offered on radio instead of a newspaper, with the question asked orally instead of in print. The problem with asking a question like that on a printed page is that the answer is seen simultaneously above in the headline as well as in the photographs.

Despite that, we did it anyway. One reason being, when you see or hear the words “Milwaukee Brewers,” you or at least most people, think of our present day Milwaukee Brewers, and correspondingly, players who have been with the team over the past few decades. Actually, there have been three completely separate baseball teams called the Milwaukee Brewers. The first was in 1901 with the formation of the brand new American League, when a team called the Milwaukee Brewers was one of the charter franchises. They didn’t do too well, either on the field or in selling tickets, and after that first season the owners opted to move the team a couple hundred miles southwest, where it became the St. Louis Browns. (It was moved again years later, to the East Coast where it became the Baltimore Orioles.) Then in 1902, just a year later, the American Association minor league was also being created, and one of the teams was in Milwaukee. It was also called Artwork by Gene Haas the Milwaukee Brewers. It continued on for

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Political Platforms: What they say about Social Security and Medicare AGING ISSUES

By Tom Frazier

While you have not likely heard much from the two main candidates for President about Social Security and Medicare, their party platforms reflect significant differences in philosophy and plans to “protect” or “re-

form” them.

SOCIAL SECURITY Under the heading “Protecting and Expanding Social Security”, the 2016 Democratic Party Platform states that “we will fight every effort

to cut, privatize, or weaken Social Security, including attempts to raise the retirement age, diminish benefits by cutting cost-of-living adjustments, or reducing earned benefits. Democrats FRAZIER continued on page 3A

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Local MDs Review Latest Advances in Eye Care

by Cheryl L. Dejewski “As baby boomers age and people live longer, more Americans are hitting the age bracket where risk levels for debilitating eye conditions increase,” warns Mark Freedman, MD, senior partner at Eye Care Specialists, a nationally recognized ophthalmology practice.

How can you protect your vision?

Brett Rhode, MD, Head of Ophthalmology at Aurora Sinai Medical Center and partner at Eye Care Specialists, advises, “Your best protection is to schedule regular, comprehensive eye exams. We strive to offer the latest technology to detect, track and treat nearly every cause of vision loss. But the most advanced equipment and services in the state are of no use if people don’t utilize them.”

The following are just a few of the cutting-edge devices and procedures their practice has available.

Advanced outpatient laser procedures can help prevent permanent “tunneling” and vision loss caused by glaucoma.

Glaucoma Laser Treatment

Glaucoma is a condition in which the fluid pressure in the eye is too high for the health of the optic nerve causing loss of side vision and eventually all sight.

It is typically treated with prescription eye drops to lower the pressure (by either decreasing fluid production or increasing outflow). “For some qualified candidates, however, highly specialized SLT and ECP laser treatment procedures may be an alternative. If successful, these 10-minute outpatient procedures can control glaucoma and help to reduce the need, expense and hassle of using daily drops,” explains eye surgeon Daniel Ferguson, MD, who also lectures on the topic and is trained to implant a specialized drainage device.

Medication Injections to Treat AMD and Diabetes Macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of central vision impairment in Americans over age 50—robbing people of their ability to read, see faces, drive, etc. “A few years ago, there wasn't much we could do. But, now, we can offer revolutionary new medications, like Avastin and Eylea, that inhibit the growth of the abnormal blood vessels that cause the ‘wet’ form of AMD as well as diabetes-related eye damage,” reports ophthalmologist Michael Raciti, MD, who performs sight-saving injection treatments on a daily basis. “Although there are NO guarantees, our practice has seen remarkable results with regular (about monthly) in-office injections, including stopping the progression of wet AMD in 90 percent of patients, and even having up to 30 percent gain improvement in vision.

This is truly one of the greatest advances in ophthalmology in the past 50 years.”

Cataract surgery with lens implantation restores vision and reduces the risk of falls, car accidents, and depression.

distance (for driving, watching TV, etc.).

Most patients still need reading glasses or bifocals after surgery. “When appropriate, however, we offer the option of ‘premium’ IOLs, which are ‘multi-focal’ (provide multiple focusing zones for near and far) or toric (provide correction for astigmatism),” explains Daniel Paskowitz, MD, PhD, an eye surgeon with credentials from Harvard and Johns Hopkins.

“At least 70% of premium IOL patients can see to read, drive, do computer work, or perform most activities—with never or only occasionally needing glasses.

At Eye Care Specialists, we customize each implant to fit each patient’s prescription, health, lifestyle, expectations, budget, and other concerns.”

Because good vision in one eye can mask problems in the other and certain diseases lack early symptoms, people with diabetes (illustrated above), AMD, glaucoma, and other conditions often don’t notice a concern until it is too late.

OCT laser scans, however, can often catch problems early enough to protect vision.

less procedure, patients focus on a light while a laser scans and creates an ‘optical ultrasound’ of the layers of the retina and optic nerve. This enables us to detect and track signs of eye diseases–often before any damage occurs. And, unlike some other forms of testing, the OCT is not influenced by external stimuli, such as patient attention span, comfort, or ability to follow directions.” says optometrist David Scheidt, OD.

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“If high pressures are found, the optic nerve looks unusual, or there are other reasons to suspect a sight-threatening condition, we offer patients the latest advancement in eye disease diagnosis and tracking–Optical Coherence Tomography (or OCT) testing. During this fast, pain-

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The media’s responsibility to our democracy

BY LEE HAMILTON

Politicians spend a good bit of their time complaining about the media. But why should they have all the fun?

I’m going to join in, though I tend to get upset about different things than most sitting politicians do. You see, I don’t actually mind when journalists — whether in print, on television or online — treat what politicians say with skepticism. That means they’re doing their jobs.

But this doesn’t happen nearly as much these days as it should. The media today is less objective, more ideological, and much showier than it once was. What you see can be eye-catching — both the graphics and the personalities — but it is also brash and relentlessly self-promoting. A lot of journalists don’t just want to report the news, they want to be players and affect policy. They see politics as a blood sport, often exaggerating the differences among players.

As one observer said, the media is drawn to “superficiality, sensationalism, scandal, and sleaze.” They’re all too happy to seize on small points of contention and fan them into major points of discord. They make building a consensus — the key task of the FRAZIER continued from page 1A

will expand Social Security so that every American can retire with dignity and respect, including women who are widowed or took time out of the workforce to care for their children, aging parents, or ailing family members. We are committed to exploring alternatives [regarding cost-of living adjustments] that could better and more equitably serve seniors.”

The Democratic Platform promises to guarantee benefits for future generations “and will achieve this goal by taxing some of the income of people above $250,000. The Democratic Party is also committed to providing all necessary support for the Social Security Administration so that it can provide timely benefits and high-quality services for those it serves.”

Under the broad heading of “Government Reform,” the 2016 Republican Platform says that “We reject

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democratic process — much harder.

The field has been moving in this direction over decades, and there’s a reason for it: all these changes have been well received by the public. They draw viewers, readers and clicks. And they’ve encouraged consumers to pay attention only to the sources that reflect and broadcast their own viewpoint.

I don’t want to be a fogey here.

Yes, I grew up in the days of Edward R. Murrow and Walter Cronkite, and I still think they were solid journalists, but what I miss is not the voiceof-authority-from-on-high that’s so often associated with them. Instead, what I too often find lacking now is the spirit that drove the profession in those days. I think the news media had a sense of responsibility to make representative democracy function.

Journalists imbued their work with a palpable sense that they were involved in a public service.

There are still really excellent journalists out there who are doing their best to serve both their profession and the country. Every day they struggle to make sense of enormously complex events. What they understand — and what I wish more of their colleagues believed — is that democracy de-

mands journalism that improves its workings. Properly done, journalism can bridge differences, help consensus emerge, improve the knowledge and judgment of voters, and sharpen the performance of public officials and government as a whole.

In the end, the democratic process is about overcoming disagreement. This is virtually impossible without a solid base of information and analysis.

Governing well is immensely difficult, and good journalism can keep government open and honest — which serves not just the voters, but politicians who are trying to resolve the problems facing the country. Journalists can and should be watchdogs, keeping a watchful eye on politicians — what they do, what they say…and what they don’t do or say. They should serve not just the elites, but the underdogs and have-nots in society.

The independence of our press was hard to win, and it’s vital that we sustain it. People must have sources they can rely on in order to make our system work. Our democracy needs well-informed citizens making decisions based on facts about both policies and politicians.

This means that the model of the

journalist that seems to be going out of fashion — reporters who were reasonably objective, independent of outside groups, and even independent of their company’s owners — is actually crucial to representative government.

Curious, skeptical journalists who point out inconsistencies, draw attention to mistakes, call out misleading statements, and identify outright lies serve a larger purpose: they provide citizens what they need to know in order to be a good citizen, and public officials what they need in order to do their work well.

This is quite an ideal, especially in this age of economic turmoil within the media universe. But I don’t think it’s too much to hope that as the profession sorts out its future, it takes seriously its leadership role in advancing the public good, and doesn’t sacrifice its part in making representative democracy work properly.

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.

the old maxim that Social Security is the ‘Third Rail’ of American politics”…and “that its current course will lead to a financial and social disaster.”

The Platform goes on to say that “Of the many reforms being proposed, all options should be considered to preserve Social Security. As Republicans, we oppose tax increases and believe in the power of markets to create wealth and to help secure the future of our Social Security System.”

so clearly headed for a train wreck, it’s time to put it on a more secure track.

That is why we propose these reforms: Impose no changes for persons 55 or older. Give others the option of traditional Medicare or transition to a premium-support model designed to strengthen patient choice, promote cost-saving competition among providers, and better guard against the fraud and abuse that now diverts billions of dollars every year away from patient care.” Republicans would also “set a more realistic age for eligibility in light of today’s longer life span.”

Under the heading “Ensure the Health and Safety of All Americans” the Democratic Platform states that “Democrats will fight any attempts by Republicans in Congress to privatize, voucherize, or ‘phase out’ Medicare as we know it.” In addition, as part of a guarantee of health care as a fundamental right for every American, “Americans should be able to access

public coverage through a public option [under the Affordable Care Act], and those over 55 should be able to opt into Medicare.” And finally, “Democrats will also fight to make sure that Medicare will negotiate lower prices with drug manufacturers.”

As you know, Presidential candidates are not really bound by what is in these party platforms but, it is my understanding as of now, that Donald Trump has said that he has no interest in doing anything about Social Security and Medicare which contradicts his party’s platform, while Hilary Clinton has been consistent in agreeing with her party’s platform on Social Security and Medicare. Whatever candidate or platform you prefer, your vote is important, maybe more than ever this year.

MEDICARE Under the title “Preserving Medicare and Medicaid,” the Republican Platform states “the financing of these important programs must be brought under control before they consume most of the federal budget, including national defense. We intend to save Medicare by modernizing it, empowering its participants, and putting it on a secure financial footing.” Further “When a vital program [Medicare] is

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EDITORIALS

Dementia’s red flags There are many among us who are semi-senile senior citizens. We appear to be alive and well and only occasionally are afflicted by non-remembrance of a person’s name or an address that once upon a time was important to us.

But just wait a bit, perhaps it will come back into memory; possibly in the middle of the night. Is this a red flag?

Should we seek help from a doctor, go to a psychologist or have a complete mental examination for a cognitive assessment?

We know one person who often says Whatchamacallit instead of the actual person’s name.

Truly, if you believe your social interactions or those of a spouse are failing, there can be help. Certain medications are reported to help memory.

Users can have better attention, language usage and reasoning. If there is a need, there is help. But if each of us who occasionally cannot recall a name or place sought medical help, there wouldn’t be enough chairs in the office to accommodate us.

Commander will visit The recently elected American Legion commander for Wisconsin has opened his schedule so that he may visit any posts that wish him to do so.

The Rev. Dan Seehafer, Horicon, will

consider all requests. If posts are interested, arrangements can be made through Department Headquarters at 608-745-1090.

While there have been “Reclaiming Our Heritage” groups over most of this century, it is only now that plans are being put forward to remodel many of the old buildings on the VA Medical Center grounds for living quarters for veterans in need and for necessary offices and amenities. Exactly when the multi-million dollar work will be completed is not known.

The Old Soldiers’ Home is a great piece of American history that many

people do not even know about. Our heritage gives a glance into the past.

There is great appreciation among many veterans of all wars for the renovating plans that will honor our veterans, provide for them and create a place for further healing in the shadow of the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center. The spirits haunting the halls of Old Main will urge on unflagging efforts to restore the buildings again to their useful status.

It Makes Me

It never ceases to make me irritated when I read statistics like this one: Over 325,000 lives have been saved over the years by people wearing seat belts in car crashes. But what

SENIOR ANSWER MAN DEAR SAM: I’ll try to be a good football fan, but the cost of the NFL games and even the wearing apparel that so many persons buy is close to becoming prohibitive. Fans try to show their love for certain players via things like wearing jerseys with a particular name and number. What’s your opinion?

Questioningly, Samuel Breene DEAR SAMUEL: I am not one of the jersey boys or

CRABBY about the equal number or more of persons in car crashes who died when they did not have seat belts on? What is it they say about leading a horse to water, but not forcing it to drink? girls. I go to games, but I like to wear my own apparel. Amen to that.

But while we are on this twenty yard line with a first down and quite a number of yards to go, let me inform you that the Dallas Cowboys have four of the top five in jersey sales. Our Rodgers is no. four. The Dallas group, beginning with Dez Bryant as no. one are followed by Tony Romo, Ezekiel Elliott and Jason Witten. After Rodgers, we go all the way down to 18 for Jordy Nelson and then to 23 for Clay Matthews.

Save your money. Buy soda and a brat.

Good luck, Senior Answer Man

Old Soldiers’ home being renovated Killing TIME WITH JIM MCLOONE

When people were nice Why not write someone a note expressing your appreciation for something that’s meaningful to you? Why, you may ask.

There was a time not too long ago when people were nice to each other; when they appreciated each other. If they really didn’t, at least they were

respectful to others. They tried to get along with others. Something that seems to be missing today in our dealings with other people.

Remember the golden rule about doing onto others what you would like them to do onto you.

Vets sponsor shoots

Veterans Afield USA will be holding trap and tower shoots this fall at Wild Wings Sportsman Club in Lomira.

There will be trap and tower shoots Wednesday, Sept. 7. Tower pheasant and duck shoots will be held there as follows at 10 a.m. Sept.15, 24, Oct. 5, 15, 20, Nov. 2 and 17.

Perhaps it only is fitting that the election should be in November, the month for turkeys. z z z z There was a time in my earlier life when I was what they call indecisive. Right now, I’m not sure about that. z z z z Why do you believe the color was changed, as the original Coca Cola was green? z z z z Way back when I was in business in the 1980’s, I served on a bank’s board of directors. Being retired, I guess I lost interest or was it that the bankers lost interest in me? z z z z The report is that the toilets were stolen from a certain police department. What about clues? They are hard to come by. The police have nothing to go on. z z z z With Clintons or Trumps to be the next residents of the White House, KILLING TIME continued on page 22A

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Diabetes and the eye: the high risk today of problems Diabetes is an epidemic in this country. Most of us have either a friend or family member that needs to monitor their blood sugars, or we may even be affected ourselves. Diabetes is primarily a disease of the blood vessels. Although it can cause problems throughout the body, one of the most devastating sites of impact is the eye.

The most common ocular complication of diabetes is diabetic retinopathy. In early stages this results in minor bleeding and leakage of blood and fluid from vessels in the retina, the back layer of the eye that captures light.

These early stages may have little or no effect on vision. Therefore, regular eye exams are very important.

If leakage of the blood vessels progresses, it can cause swelling of the central retina. This condition is known as macular edema. If blood glucose levels remain elevated, new blood vessels grow in the back of the eye leading to significant episodes of bleeding, called vitreous hemorrhage. Macular edema and vitreous hemorrhage can cause significant vision loss and are often treated with injections of med-

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By Nicholas J. Frame, MD ication or laser procedures. In more advanced cases, surgery may be necessary to remove the vitreous gel of the eye. The most advanced stages of diabetic retinopathy can result in retinal scarring, which can lead to permanent and severe vision loss if not treated right away.

Poorly controlled diabetes can also result in cataract formation. Though most patients will eventually get cataracts, diabetics develop cataracts at a younger age and faster rate than the general population. “The reason for the cataract formation does not change treatment; all cataracts are treated with surgical removal once a patient’s vision is significantly affected,” states Dr. Peter Foote.

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For patients with advanced diabetic retinopathy, there is a higher risk of developing glaucoma. This unique type of glaucoma, called neovascular glaucoma, is the result of abnormal blood vessel formation causing scarring of the normal drainage system in the eye.

Scarring can develop quickly and lead to rapid elevations of the internal eye pressure. High pressure results in permanent vision loss from optic nerve damage. You may experience eye pain, redness and even nausea and vomiting with these pressure increases. A rapid decline in vision may be noticed, most frequently in the peripheral vision. Eye drops, laser procedures or, in many cases, surgery are required to control the eye pressure.

The primary strategy to avoid eye problems from diabetes is proper blood glucose control. Working with your primary care provider to ensure you are taking the proper combinations of oral medications or insulin will reduce your risk of complications.

“The best way to manage eye problems from diabetes is to start treatment in early stages,” states Dr. Jason Edmonds.

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Steps to Protect Your Eyesight Have your eyes checked regularly by an eye care professional—either an ophthalmologist or optometrist.

People over age 65 should have yearly dilated eye exams. During this exam, the eye care professional should put drops in your eyes that will widen (dilate) your pupils so that he or she can look at the back of each eye. This is the only way to find some common eye diseases that have no early signs or symptoms. If you wear glasses, your prescription should be checked, too.

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diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure. These diseases can cause eye problems if not controlled or treated.

SEE AN EYE CARE PROFESSIONAL RIGHT AWAY IF YOU: Suddenly cannot see or everything looks blurry See flashes of light Have eye pain Experience double vision Have redness or swelling of your eye or eyelid Protect your eyes from too much sunlight by wearing sunglasses that

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By: Radha K. Sanka MD Cataract surgery is one of the most frequently performed surgeries in the world. To better understand the surgery, imagine the cataract (cloudy lens in the eye) as an M&M. The candy coating represents a thin capsule that encases the cataract. The chocolate represents the cataract. Once incisions are made to allow for access inside the eye, a needle enters into the candy coating and removes a circle shaped piece, exposing the underlying chocolate (cataract).

Ultrasound waves help remove the chocolate, leaving an empty bag of candy coating with a hole on top. An artificial lens is then placed in the candy coating bag to help you see.

With advances in technology, many steps of surgery can now be performed with a laser in a more precise fashion when compared to a human hand. The laser can create a more centered and circular peeling of the capsule. It can also soften the cataract so that a smaller amount of energy is used to remove the cataract. The laser also creates tiny incisions in the cornea, clear portion of the eye, in order to reduce astigmatism.

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block ultraviolet (UV) radiation and a hat with a wide brim when you are outside. Healthy habits, like not smoking, making smart food choices, and maintaining a healthy weight can also help protect your vision.

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 ag-

ing. 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-faRI-tis) and treated with warm compresses and gentle eyelid scrubs.

8A • 50PLUS • SEPTEMBER 2016 EYE DISEASES AND DISORDERS The following eye conditions can lead to vision loss and blindness. They may have few or no early symptoms.

Regular eye exams are your best protection. If your eye care professional finds a problem early, there are often things you can do to keep your eyesight.

Cataracts are cloudy areas in the eye’s lens causing blurred or hazy vision. Some cataracts stay small and don’t change your eyesight a lot. Others become large and reduce vision.

Cataract surgery can restore good vision. It is a safe and common treatment. If you have a cataract, your eye care professional will watch for changes over time to see if you would benefit from surgery.

Corneal diseases and conditions can cause redness, watery eyes, pain, problems with vision, or a halo effect of the vision (things appear to have an aura of light around them). Infection and injury are some of the things that can hurt the cornea. Some problems with the cornea are more common in older people. Treatment may be sim-

ple—for example, changing your eyeglass prescription or using eye drops.

In severe cases, surgery may be needed.

Dry eye happens when tear glands don’t work well. You may feel itching, burning, or other discomfort. Dry eye is more common as people get older, especially for women. Your eye care professional may tell you to use a home humidifier, special eye drops (artificial tears), or ointments to treat dry eye.

Glaucoma often comes from too much fluid pressure inside the eye. If not treated, it can lead to vision loss and blindness. People with glaucoma often have no early symptoms or pain.

You can protect yourself by having regular dilated eye exams. Glaucoma can be treated with prescription eye drops, lasers, or surgery.

Retinal disorders are a leading cause of blindness in the United States.

Retinal disorders that affect aging eyes include: Age-related macular degeneration (AMD). AMD can harm the sharp vision needed to see objects clearly and

to do common things like driving and reading. During a dilated eye exam, your eye care professional will look for signs of AMD. There are treatments for AMD. If you have AMD, ask if special dietary supplements could lower your chance of it getting worse.

Diabetic retinopathy. This problem may occur if you have diabetes.

Diabetic retinopathy develops slowly and often has no early warning signs.

If you have diabetes, be sure to have a dilated eye exam at least once a year.

Keeping your blood sugar under control can prevent diabetic retinopathy or slow its progress. Laser surgery can sometimes prevent it from getting worse.

Retinal detachment. THIS IS A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. When the retina separates from the back of the eye, it’s called retinal detachment. If you see new floaters or light flashes, or if it seems like a curtain has been pulled over your eye, go to your eye care professional right away. With surgery or laser treatment, doctors often can prevent loss of vision.

LOW VISION Low vision means you cannot fix your eyesight with glasses, contact lenses, medicine, or surgery. Low vision affects some people as they age.

You may have low vision if you: Can’t see well enough to do everyday tasks like reading, cooking, or sewing Have difficulty recognizing the faces of your friends or family Have trouble reading street signs Find that lights don’t seem as bright If you have any of these problems, ask your eye care professional to test you for low vision. Special tools can help people with low vision to read, write, and manage daily tasks. These tools include large-print reading materials, magnifying aids, closed-circuit televisions, audio tapes, electronic reading machines, and computers with large print and a talking function.

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“She’s still driving? At 92?”

By Chirantan Mukhopadbyay, M.D.

My technician was amazed by this. But why? I hope I’m driving if I reach 92.

As the population ages, society must find ways to adapt and our healthcare system faces unique challenges in this regard. There will be an enormous number of baby boomers turning 65 and we must understand how these changing demographics will alter our practice. To give you some sense of the scale here, there are 78 million baby boomers in the US and every day 10,000 turn 65.

Over the last few decades, we are beginning to change our definition of “health.” Being healthy no longer means freedom from disease. It now encompasses every aspect of human well-being including the physical, the emotional, and the spiritual. I feel it is our job as doctors to think outside our organ system and view our patients as individuals as complex and unique as we are, with their own hopes, dreams,

and fears.

Too often, doctors see the world through the lens of their own specialty. Ophthalmologists spend their lives treating diseases of an organ approximately 24 mm wide with a volume of about 30 ccs. Within that small space lies the most remarkable anatomical structures in existence, in my opinion.

Truly the universe in a grain of sand.

But our patients are more than their eyeballs.

I often hear my macular degeneration patients tell me their previous eye doctor told them “there’s nothing I can do for you.” If there’s one phrase I’d like banned from all of medicine, it’s “There’s nothing I can do for you.”

Partly because it’s tremendously disheartening, but mostly because it’s not true. There’s always something we can do and we figure out what that is by finding out who our patients are.

Driving in particular is an activity that people give up with great sadness.

It means a loss of independence - the

sad inverse to getting a driver’s license which seemed like a ticket to freedom.

Many of my patients ask me to fill out DMV forms so they can continue to drive. Often these folks, including my 92 year old, just want to be able to drive to the store a few miles away during daylight hours. Often they don’t even need groceries - they have those delivered - they just want their daily outing to socialize. How many of us know what it feels like to outlive our closest friends or even family members? Providing this little bit of solace is something I can do for my patients.

The number of people with macular degeneration will only increase and these patients have unique needs.

While it’s true that there are no treatments to reverse the effects of this debilitating disease on the retinal photoreceptors, there’s plenty we can do for people losing their vision. Providing referrals to low vision services, ride sharing programs, or volunteer orga-

nizations who read books to these patients or deliver audiobooks are just a few of the ways we can improve quality of life.

That three word phrase, “quality of life,” is what doctors should focus on as we brace for the silver tide.

People are remarkably adaptable and most just want to be able to do the

Chirantan Mukhopadbyay, M.D. simple things that make life worth living. Our most important job is to help them do that.

So don’t be surprised if I pass you on the right when I’m 92. Actually, I really hope the car is driving itself by then and I can lay back and see the beautiful scenery through the window.

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Everyday Cheapskate- Making the shift to living with cash

BY MARY HUNT

Banks and retailers have benefited greatly the past few decades by promoting a cashless lifestyle. They convinced us that it’s safer and more convenient to carry plastic. They declared cash old-fashioned and clunky, and plastic hip and cool. We gradually fell for the pitch and eventually got more than we bargained for -- going cashless has turned us into a debt-ridden society. But things are changing on the consumer front, and cash is making a

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Some of my readers like Martin B. are using cash to avoid dealing with credit card companies, collection agencies, etc. Susan J. and her husband wrote that they closed their credit card accounts because of past problems with overdraft charges and identity theft. Others like Bill and Jan W. are using money orders to pay bills. They cash their paychecks at their company credit union because it doesn’t charge a high fee like check-cashing stores do.

These readers are switching to cash for specific reasons. But there’s another reason individuals are shifting to a cash lifestyle, and it’s perhaps more noble than any other: to reduce spending and increase savings.

Countless studies prove that you will spend more if you pay with plastic -- anywhere between 30 and 200 percent more, depending on the study.

It’s a lot easier to make unplanned purchases when you pay with plastic, whereas cash is a fixed amount, so you simply cannot spend more than you have.

Making the shift from plastic to cash doesn’t necessarily mean closing your credit accounts. It means only using cash for your day-to-day spending; it means planning ahead, shopping with a list, paying attention to prices and making purchase choices according to the amount of cash you have at the time -- which can be tough. You need a variety of active credit accounts to maintain an excellent credit score, but you don’t have to use them on a daily basis.

There are so many benefits to getting out of a plastic mindset. You will practice discipline, accountability and responsibility, and you will learn to accept delayed gratification.

Here’s a simple way to get out of the plastic mindset: Get a stack of envelopes and label each of them with a spending categories, such as food, gas, dry cleaning, kids, etc. Cash your next paycheck, and deposit some of it into your account -- just enough to cover bills you pay online or with checks.

Then, divvy up the cash between the envelopes. Leave your credit card at

home, and take your envelopes with you. Once an envelope is empty, that means no more spending in that category until the next fill-up.

At first, you’ll feel as if you’ve jumped into the deep end of the pool without your water wings. Just take it one day at a time, and you’ll eventually adjust and feel free.

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.

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Senior citizenship a blooming business

BY CHUCK NORRIS

I’m sure it’s no shock to you to learn that people nowadays are working well into what used to be retirement age. In a continuing reversal of a 1980s trend of taking an early exit from the workforce, a Pew Research Center report shows that the number of those older than 65 now holding a job reached 18.8 percent this year. This is up from 12.8 percent of the workforce in 2000 and now accounts for nearly a third of all seniors.

The reason for this trend is complex. Certainly, the fact that there are fewer people on fixed pensions today, the fact that Social Security alone doesn’t provide economic stability anymore, and that a shockingly high number of people at retirement age have no savings are all factors. But there is clearly something else going on.

According to the Pew Research Center report, during the past 16 years employment rose not only among 65 to 69-year olds, but also among those seniors 70 to 74. The 75-plus population still working has increased to 8.4 percent during that time.

In many instances, it seems that people are working longer -- some much longer -- simply because they can.

Americans living longer and staying increasingly active and productive should be seen as a welcome sign for our country. Yet as a society, we focus little if at all on these folks. According to the American Psychological Society, our view of “old age” has not always kept up with the reality of older Americans’ health or the fact that while many people over the age of 65 experience some limitations, they learn to live with them and lead happy and productive lives.

The entry into “senior” membership in this country is rarely looked at as something to be celebrated. “Over the Hill” novelty items have long been a thriving industry -- from gift boxes featuring prune juice and anti-aging soap, to birthday cards mocking the mobility, intellect and sex drive of the no-longer-young. It’s good for a laugh.

Others see it differently; as a sign of

the need for a deep-rooted change in society’s view of aging. As, in a society so captivated by youth culture, a form of dismissing a club that they, if they’re lucky enough, may one day be a member.

By 2060, people 65 and older will constitute one in every four U.S. residents, roughly 98.2 million people. Of this number, 19.7 million will be 85 or older. Accurate information and continued and accelerated research on the aging process are critical as we age as a population. We also cannot forget about the mass of reinforcements on the way. According to Baby Boomer Magazine, every eight seconds a Baby Boomer in this country turns 50.

According to the American Geriatrics Society, only about 10 percent of U.S. medical schools require work in geriatric medicine. As the oldest of an estimated 77 million baby boomers approach their 60s, the elderly and their concerns can be expected to inevitably move higher on the national agenda.

According to John Rother, policy director for the AARP, a major change on the perception of aging is on the way.

“It will be more visible,” Rother told the Associated Press in 2004. “People will survive longer, in better health.

They’ll feel the market should cater to them, the political system should cater to them, as it has their whole lives.”

“The Boomers, as a generation, were the single most important economic force of the past 70 years,” adds Charles Sizemore, chief investment officer of Sizemore Capital Management in Dallas. As more Boomers cross the line into senior citizenship, Sizemore believes that this powerful shift in demographics will reshape America’s society and economy.

Still, others have more apocalyptic predictions, especially as it relates to our health care system. Many predict the surge in demand for medical care associated with the aging population will so strain our resources that future generations will face permanently higher inflation, higher taxes -- or both.

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The Hearing Aid Experience: Acclimation and service Acclimating to hearing devices can be difficult. In my opinion, it’s the acclimation process in which we find the highest rate of failure of the fitting.

Everyone knows somebody who was unable to experience the success they’d hoped for, and gave up on hearing devices. While this may seem like a discouraging message, I’m here to tell you that it doesn’t need to be this way. All we need is a little understanding of the process.

Before I begin, I think it’s important to define what I mean when I say “brain.” As we move forward, when I refer to the brain I am referring to the primitive function of our brain; the part that keeps our lungs and heart pumping and our eyes blinking.

Vision and hearing are the two main senses that we use to navigate the world. When a person develops a vision problem, most will notice it and address it. Hearing impairment, on the other hand, is a little more subtle. Everything we hear is a complex combination of frequencies or pitches. Most hearing losses will only affect a small amount of these frequencies, leaving

HEARING MATTERS

By John Dykstra the rest completely healthy. This, coupled with the majority of hearing losses developing slowly, will make hearing impairment very difficult for your brain to detect. In essence, your brain thinks your impairment is normal. As sounds within the range of impairment get softer, your brain accepts the difference as normal. In severe cases, I may be looking at adding 50 to 70 decibels of amplification to a range of frequencies in an effort to restore normal hearing function… to a brain who had thought everything was normal to begin with.

More often than not, the full “prescription” of amplification is too much to take at first. Even when a person is accepting of the help, remember it’s our primitive portion of brain that is

not ready for the change. It’s here, at the moment when the hearing aids are turned on for the first time that the service aspect of hearing care begins.

In all the months previous to this particular column, I haven’t felt the need to mention Beltone. Everything I’ve written about so far with regards to the hearing health experience was universal. I won’t be so bold as to claim that everything from here out is unique to Beltone, but I will guarantee that you will experience this level of care at all of my Beltone locations.

It’s our job, as hearing health professionals, to bridge the gap between what a patient wants to hear and what they should hear. A first time user will usually find the prescribed level of amplification distracting or annoying. We turn them down until the client feels comfortable. In the months that follow, we make sure we slowly get them turned up to their target. Each patient is unique. Some will require a lot of initial reduction. Some will require none at all. Some will be at target by their second visit. Some may take a year.

Expectations of performance need to

be taken into consideration during the acclimation process. A device turned down for comfort will not yet be providing the maximum benefit. When you embark on the journey toward better hearing health, your path is as unique as you are. You may not realize it, but you are entering into a lifelong relationship with your selected Hearing Care Practitioner to help guide you along the way. We have the experience to guide you through that journey.

Without a dedication to service, a hearing aid is simply an electronic device; without an understanding of its functionality and how to council the user that device is destined to be frustrating. Let the professionals at Beltone guide you down the path towards better hearing. Next month I will discuss the ongoing care and service involved with hearing devices.

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

Love is the answer

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BY DOUG MAYBERRY

: Recently, my husband and I were discussing how intelligent our teenage grandchildren are compared to how smart we were at their age. I believe they are considerably smarter, while my husband disagrees.

In your experience, what are your thoughts on this? : First of all, no generation is biologically smarter than another. It’s all a matter of perspective, and it depends entirely on what criteria you focus on. For example, there is no doubt people of younger generations are brighter when it comes to technology. They are adept at finding information almost instantly, which gives them a heads up on older generations. However, their opinions can be questionable, and common sense sometimes fails them, leaving us wondering why they make certain choices.

Now, grandparents’ decisions can also be questionable, but the old adage of “two heads are better than one” is reassuring.

There are certain things in life that can’t be taught -- they have to learn through hands-on experiences. Teenagers these days have to adjust to and cope with normal rites of passage, but also peer pressure, competition, sex, drugs, education, safe driving, budgets and communicating with parents.

What we consider to be intelligent decisions regarding these aspects may be different than what our grandkids think. In any case, they need to think reasonably before making choices.

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Often, our grandchildren’s decisions come as a total shock. If this happens to you with your grandkids, react with love and a positive attitude; teach them to be kind, set standards and examples for them and be patient. After all, spending time with our grandchildren is an opportunity we do not want to miss! -- Doug

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SISTER-IN-LAW TROUBLE : I’ve been getting into a lot of arguments with my sisterin-law ever since she and my brother moved closer to me. It seems like we can’t be in a room together for any length of time before we disagree and everything blows up. I’m not sure what’s changed, as I used to see her somewhat frequently, but something must have, because she seems like a different person to me!

It’s now gotten to the point where I don’t want to be around her, and I feel resentful. I had been hoping to spend more time with my brother now that he lives closer, but so far it has been a change for the worse.

What can I do stop this cycle of conflict? : First of all, it’s important to assess how your own actions are playing in this pattern. The easiest way to change it might be to change your behavior.

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Aging well

BY CHARLYN FARGO

The tough thing about getting older is changing our eating habits -we don’t need as many calories, but we certainly need good nutrition in the calories we do eat.

Here are five tips for eating to age well from Environmental Nutrition newsletter.

--CONSUME MORE OMEGA 3s. These healthy fats support heart health, brain function and memory during aging. They may also improve muscle strength. Eat omega-3-rich fish, such as sardines, herring and wild-caught salmon at least twice a week. Walnuts, chia and flax are also high in omega-3s.

--BUILD A HEALTHY GUT. As we age, bacteria and other microbes that live in our gut decrease in diversity and may shift toward more harmful species. That may weaken the immune system and raise the risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes and constipation. Besides yogurt, choose a wide variety of vegetables and fruits to provide material to nourish good bacteria.

--BUILD YOUR BONES TO MAINTAIN MOBILITY. Your bones may need many nutrients beyond calcium, including vitamin D and vitamin K and magnesium. Increase calcium intake with milk and yogurt, canned seafood and kale.

--SKIP SODA AND DRINK MORE WATER. Sugary sodas cause inflammation and damage the may shorten the protective caps on the ends of DNA, called telomeres. The shorter our telomeres, the faster we age and the greater our risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and some cancers.

Learn to love water -- add fruit or filter it.

--OPTIMIZE PROTEIN INTAKE. As you lose muscle mass with aging, you also lose strength and mobility.

Fight back by spreading protein intake evenly throughout the day (20 to 30 grams per meal). To boost protein at breakfast, try Greek yogurt, low-fat cottage cheese, milk or yogurt-based smoothies and eggs.

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: Can something as simple as removing my candy dish at work really make a difference for healthy eating? : Research suggests that convenient and visible candy on office desks can influence people to eat more candy, thus consuming extra sugar and calories.

So, eliminating those prompts to eat even when not hungry can help limit those extra calories that can add up day after day. One study, for example, found that women ate more than twice as many pieces of candy when it was highly visible in clear dishes on their desks than when candy was less visible in opaque containers on their desks, and even fewer when the candy was six feet away. The women in this study underestimated how much they’d eaten when the candy was on their desk, and did not have that added problem when they had to get up to get the candy. That may be because it’s so easy to unconsciously grab a piece of chocolate or other treat when it’s right in front of you. A candy bowl in a communal space can be challenging.

It takes work, but you can train yourself to adopt habits like eating treats only as a dessert at a meal or only if you take a treat back to your desk and savor it. Other strategies may be to ditch the bowl on the desk, keep a healthy snack like fruit at your desk and get candy only by walking to a vending machine or waiting to get it on your lunch break. These new strategies can help you cut back without the mental baggage of making something “forbidden.” It’s worth considering whether grabbing candy has been a mindless habit or whether you are relying on that candy for more energy or to de-stress. If you need an energy boost, try getting up and moving every hour or so. If you turn to candy when stressed or as a reward, consider non-food options like taking a minute to look at a favorite calming picture or do some deep breathing, perhaps even using one of the many free phone apps available to help. -- American Institute for Cancer Research.

We’re selling the home ‘As Is’ Most of my dealings with families involve estates or houses that have been the long-time family home for 30-50 years. Houses, just like all of us, are constantly in need of repair and nurturing. If that attention has not been paid to the upkeep of a property, the result can be negatively impacted when it is time to sell.

Many of my clients are children whose parents grew up affected by the depression. In those cases money was not spent, but saved. If a new roof was needed, or siding painted those repairs were avoided. The interior became frozen in time and now is in need of complete remodel. Add to that condition, a home filled with treasures saved over the last 50 years.

You get the picture.

Let’s take a common example of families dealing with a move from a home that has been in the family for 30-50 years. The call comes in and goes something like this,” My mother and father are moving to a senior apartment. They just signed up at the senior community, and the home must be sold. We don’t want to do any-

MOVING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION

By Bruce Nemovitz thing and are selling as is. We understand that a buyer will have to do the work but that is just the way it is going to be! We have our plate full and don’t have the time or money to fix it up. We don’t want to give it away and mom and dad need all they can get from the sale to live out the rest of their lives without running out of money.”

It is understandable when families are scrambling to sell a long-time home, downsize a lifetime of treasures, plan the move, decide what to leave and what to take and on and on.

If children are helping parents, they still have their families to run, still working and have their own homes to maintain! That is a full plate with

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not much time to spare. So, therefore, it is understandable to want to sell the home with as little repair as possible.

It is important to understand what ‘as is’ means and what it does not mean. Legally, when selling in ‘as is’ condition, the seller is stating that they are not warranting the property structurally or mechanically and a buyer must rely on their own inspections. This type of sale is most often achieved when a seller is not living in the home or may have diminished capacity to confidently state the condition of the home on a report. Estates commonly are sold this way. It does not mean that a buyer is agreeing to purchase the home in its present condition no matter what problems exist (unless the buyer specifically forgoes a home inspection and states they will purchase no matter what defects exist). Most buyers will want to have a home inspection and at that time they will usually re-negotiate based on the findings from their inspector. The ‘as is’ statement means no recourse after the sale as to problems with the home.

Now let’s examine the outcomes

of homes sold in need of substantial repair. The buyers in most cases are just starting out with very little disposable cash. They barely have enough for the down payment and closing costs. Therefore, purchasing a home in need of several thousand dollars in updates is nearly impossible. So who is left to buy those homes needing major structural and cosmetic repair?

You guessed it; rehabbers, flippers and investors looking to do the bare minimum and rent the home to tenants.

On the average, they will pay 40%50% of the value of the property if it were in good repair. After facing that reality, most sellers decide to go in a different direction. That alternative is to have contractors view the home and give estimates for major updates such as basement, roof, furnace, electric and plumbing. My advice has always been to not sell any home with major defects such as a bad basement or roof. Buyers will double and triple the cost of anticipated repair just to cover themselves in case the cost is greater than quoted by a contractor.

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quent-flier miles, and usually that works pretty well. I’ve found that American Airlines is very competitive. But the cheapest American Airlines fare for roundtrip flights that fit my schedule for this particular trip was $755. Wow. At first I was sure I’d made a mistake. But no, that was indeed the airline’s best price. I put the reservation on hold to give me time to shop around. Most airlines will do this for 24 hours.

I went straight to Kayak.com and input the very same flight information.

Within 30 seconds the site pulled up many options. The cheapest rate was $196 roundtrip on United Airlines, including all fees and taxes, with just one small twist. I would have to depart from Los Angeles International, but return to John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California. That was perfect for me given that at the time I worked closer to LAX, but lived closer to John Wayne. Realizing I was about to spend $559 less on these tickets, I booked the reservation on the spot.

HOTEL: I mostly rely on the nameyour-own-price option from Priceline.com for hotels. It’s so easy to use. I input “Denver,” and it pulled up a map showing regions of the Denver metropolitan area. I selected the region closest to the Federal Center, where I would be speaking, and chose the 2.5star hotel. (I know that Courtyard by Marriott, Homewood Suites and the Country Inn are all considered 2.5 stars in Priceline’s world, and that is my favorite kind of accommodation when I travel on business.)

Next, I named my own price.

Here’s the tricky part: Priceline hinted that I’d better input $70 per night or

more to have a prayer of my deal being accepted. Phooey. I know better. Fifty dollars is my target (knowing they will add tax and other fees on top of whatever price I name).

I decided to lowball my usual $50 and typed in $40. Of course, I got a pop-up message from William Shatner saying I must be out of my mind with such a low offer and needed to increase my bid. I laughed and hit submit. Ten seconds later a message appeared: “Congratulations, your offer has been accepted!” The site revealed which hotel I would be staying at. Bingo! My favorite hotel for $55 per night, all inclusive.

CAR: I thought if Priceline is good enough to name my own price for a hotel, it’s gotta be great for a rental car. And, yes, it is. My boldness now surging, I went straight to Priceline Rental Car (the name-your-own-price option) and opted for an economy model for -- get this -- $20 a day. Poor William. At this point he was very put out by my low bids. Did I care? No! All it took for him to see things my way is another 10 seconds! Yep, I got the car, too. With fees, it cost $32 a day.

They don’t call me the queen of cheap for nothing. If there’s one thing I know how to do (and love doing) it’s booking my own business travel.

It gives me great practice for when I book personal travel. Because I make a point to join every frequent-flier/ point program out there, no matter how little I pay for hotels, airfare and cars, I rack up lots of rewards. Harold and I get to go on fabulous vacations that are mostly paid for with all of the points and miles I rack up!

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 “Debt-Proof Living,” released in 2014.

Telemarketing scams Thanks to a grant from the Wisconsin Consumer Anti-fraud 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: Telemarketing Scams.

Telemarketing is carried out by live people called telemarketers, or increasingly, by automated telephone calls called “robocalls.” Telemarketing can include calls from reputable businesses who are attempting to sell you something, or from candidates for political office asking for your vote. Recent examples of telemarketing scams include calls claiming to be from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), a message that you are a winner in a sweepstakes, or a request to wire money to a charity.

In the IRS scam, scam artists will claim that you owe money and need to wire it immediately or face consequences including garnishing wages, repossessing cars, or even prosecution. However, since the IRS will only contact you through an official piece of mail – never over the phone – it is safe to hang up the phone and disre-

gard these messages.

Telemarketing scam artists may call claiming you won a prize from a sweepstakes and you need to send in money for the shipping or another associated cost before you can claim your prize. Just like the IRS scam, however, legitimate sweepstakes will send you an official piece of mail informing you of your win, and will not ask for money over the phone.

There are ways to prevent being a victim of a telemarketing scam. Number one: just hang up! Understand that an official letter in the mail is the best way for a legitimate agency to contact you. Also, do your research. A charity may call asking you to donate over the phone. Take your time to learn more about this charity by asking for the caller to send informational materials in the mail, or by simply look-

If you are a veteran having difficulty in keeping your air conditioning or heat on due to financial problems, call Heat for Heroes, 1-800-891-9276 for possible help. This is a Keep Wisconsin Warm/Cool Fund Initiative.

The Wisconsin Chapter of the Paralyzed Veterans of America has a huge

raffle that will end Sept. 18. The special sports raffle has mostly guns for prizes to be utilized in trap shooting. Any person wishing to buy $10 tickets or three for $20 may call 414-328-8910.

The drawing at 2 p.m. will be at the Boxhorn Sportsman’s Club in Muskego.

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ing up their website. Other resources can help determine the legitimacy of a charity including CharityNavigator.org, CharityWatch.org, or GuideStar.org. And as mentioned in last month’s article – remember to never wire money! Wiring money is hard to trace, offers zero protection, and there is typically no way you can reverse a transaction or recover payment from a scam artist.

If you feel you’ve been a victim of a telemarketing scam, contact your local police department by calling their non-emergency number. If you would like to schedule a STOP Senior Frauds and Scams presentation for your senior group or organization, call Inter-

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Waupaca: Where vacationland begins Many people, when bored with their current avenues of interest, seek out new surroundings. When we are faced with life’s ups and downs, we try to select the “ups” and go there for a bit of meaningful distraction. Such was the case a while back when we were invited to spend a couple days in the Waupaca area. Why Waupaca? Well, it just so happened that a daughter’s family was vacationing there for a week in a beautiful home on a nicely landscaped lot at the edge of a lake.

Did we hesitate a bit? Of course not.

When you’re climbing towards the 90’s in age and the temperature already has beaten you there, almost any trip northward from the heat and the suffocating crowds of humanity that appear to be everywhere we wish to be, any offer would be accepted. Especially so if it is with family.

Waupaca is a place we have passed through or by numerous times as we traveled to and from various meet-

ings in the area of Stevens Point, to the west of this community that could be said to be the beginning area for migrations of tourists and weekenders seeking fun, relaxation and possibly a bit of exercise via boating, hiking, and golfing. Waupaca is about two to two and one-half hours by motor vehicle from Milwaukee, dependent upon how heavy your foot is on the gasoline pedal. It is a vacation place - not quite a paradise - that generally attracts vacationers from Illinois - wouldn’t you just know they’d find a great mecca at the lower end of moneyed vacationland? And also many folks from the Appleton area, or at least so we were told by an old-timer, who could have been in a wheelchair instead of directing traffic on a busy street so some not-quite-teenagers could get across it on their bikes.

There are numerous lakeside cottages and guesthouses available for rentals, plus several resorts and motels

as well as camping facilities.

While I would not write that Waupaca could be the poor man’s up north destination, I will write that its Chain of Lakes makes for whatever you like, a fishing destination, leisurely boating, swimming or watercraft speed and thrills. We opted for the leisurely pontoon boating through eight of the joined lakes, many of them rather small in size. We did this twice, the first on a rental pontoon and the second time as passengers on the Chief Waupaca, a stern-wheeler that first was Chief Oshkosh as it made its way along the waterways near that city. Chief Oshkosh, you may recall, also was the name of a beer that obviously never made the city of Oshkosh famous. The sternwheeler leaves from a commercial port on Taylor Lake, easy to find south of Waupaca at King.

Before going further about the lakes and Waupaca, let’s take a few hundred words to describe the com-

The Chain of Lakes is located just a few miles south of Waupaca and reachable by Hwys. Q or QQ which intersects with Hwy. 10. The impressive community of King, a state operated veterans’ home, is located adjacent to one of the lakes. At least one of the buildings there, a chapel, dates to 1890.

ICE CREAM: They all screamed for ice cream. munity known as King.

There might not be a King if it was not for the veterans’ facilities and cemeteries located there. To write that such is just impressive would be a gross understatement.

While King is greatly expanded and modernized from the time that Dr. Marden, a Milwaukee physician and local leader in the resolution of needs of ill and wounded veterans of the earlier Civil War; he reached an agreement to take over as Wisconsin’s first needy veterans’ home a failing resort on Taylor Lake. It mushroomed in favor of veterans and their families, grew to several thousand persons in size, has very modern facilities and is the home for veterans and their survivors who otherwise might be hardpressed to have one.

If you are a veteran and have never been to King, a visit to the well-marked community off of Hwy. 10, a few miles south of Waupaca is worth the effort.

The day we visited, the King Museum in the Marden Building was closed for repairs so we could not secure much information. We were told it has been closed since last October so the repairs are major.

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The original resort that became the first King facility was donated to the state by the City of Waupaca. Numerous older buildings and houses are closed either awaiting demolition or repair.

The post office, spacious dining room, beer pub and game room all were quite busy during our visit.

We did not tour the medical facilities, but we could see by the numbers of war victims on the sidewalks with crutches, canes and/or wheelchairs that the medical teams must be busy there.

King is said to be the second largest employer in Waupaca County.

The Veterans’ Home at King is located on Rainbow Lake and is named for Brigadier General Charles King, a Wisconsite whose 70-year career in uniform is the longest ever of any military personnel. The settlement, now a very modern place for veterans, was noted as the very first such residential retirement community. The former military people and their spouses lived in what were previously cottages on the grounds of the former hotel with resort amenities.

Moving back to discussion of Waupaca, twenty-two total lakes are listed as part of the Chain of Lakes, but bigger boats perhaps don’t even get into half of the 21 connected lake basins.

Public boat cruises will run through October. Tickets are available at the office at the boat dock. There is a

brunch cruise on The Chief Sundays. It leaves from Clearwater Harbor N2757 Co. Hwy. QQ. For further information, call 715-258-286 There was at one time a huge lodge on the chain, but it now is Loyola Villa, with 67 bedrooms. It now is a vacation spot for teachers and professors in the Jesuit schools. The villa’s beautiful old boathouse still sits at the lakeshore on Otter Lake.

What made Waupaca attractive to early 1800’s residents is still there and still excites people. Certainly, there are many things about Waupaca that we have not covered in this brief travel story.

It is a beautiful area with unbelievable resources and many things to do - some exciting, many peaceful. A taste of the area may bring you back many times to digest all it has to offer.

Among the fall events and special activities are the following: Sept. 17: Fall O Rama, 9 to 4, in Waupaca’s South Park. Also this date, the Hutchinson House Museum open house, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in South Park.

Sept. 30-Oct. 2: Hidden Studios Art Tour in Waupaca and Portage Counties.

Oct 1: King community Autumn Harvest Fest.

Oct. 7-8: Chain O’ Lakes Blues Festival at the Indian Crossing Casino.

Oct. 15: Lutefisk Supper plus Norwegian bake and crafts on sale from noon to 6:30 p.m. at the Northland Lutheran Church in Iola.

Mother - Daughter lunch at The Freckled Frog.

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TOUR THE LAKES: Eight of the lakes in the chain can be toured by large stern-wheelers.

The touring boats begin near the veterans ‘ home on Taylor Lake The Waupaca Chamber of Commerce phone number is 888-4174040. A call there certainly will help

you discover Waupaca.

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September Poem September arrives with seasonal warmth and bright sun.

This means that there is still ample time for out-of-doors fun.

Sept. 5, Labor Day, will be mostly observed as a non-working one.

Why, you may ask, would we begin with such a timeworn pun?

September’s third week does bring the days of summer to a close.

After the 22nd, some people will look toward winter’s woes.

This month will bring the beginning of the great fall harvest.

It already appears as though it could be among the very best.

Ripening corn and beans bring a smile to the farmer’s face.

Still, he hurries along as he wishes to win the winter worry race.

A different season brings to morning lawns a bit of watery dew.

Cutting grass and trimming bushes still may require a full crew.

Count out 30 days before the month of September will be done.

Would we have wished a full month of 31 days? No, none!

Looking ahead to presidential voting time will be tough.

Selecting the best candidate for many will be very rough.

We cannot tarry as we work to complete any needed chore.

As summer disappears when on the 21st. we close the door.

Looking ahead, November is the meaty month for turkey.

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September 1 – 4 52ND ST. FRANCIS DAYS “Milt” Vretenar Memorial Park, 4200 South Kirkwood, St. Francis Free entry, free parking and free entertainment for all ages. Co-ed horseshoe tournament, bean bag tournament, parade, Kohl’s Wild theater, St. Francis Brewery fish fry, The Landing on Layton rib dinner, polka mass and more. For times visit stfrancisdays. com. No carry-ins of food or beverage.

September 7, 7:00 pm VAGABOND SKI & SOCIAL CLUB Knights of Columbus Hall, 1800 S. 92nd Street, West Allis Join the active social club for singles and married couples for the monthly meeting and dance, with great music by Tom Anthony Band.

Meeting begins at 7 pm; dancing at 8 pm. Admission is FREE in September!

Please note the new meeting location.

For more information visit www.vagabondskiclub.com September 7, 1 – 6 pm BLOOD DRIVE Hartford Community Senior Center, 730 Highland Ave., Hartford You never know whose life you might save with a visit to a community blood drive. Join neighbors and meet new friends while saving a life! This is open to anyone 17 or older who is in general good health and meets eligibility requirements. You can make an appointment on online or call 1-877-BEA-HERO. September 8, 7 – 8:30 pm ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP Hales Corners Lutheran School, 12300 W. Janesville Rd., Room B19, Hales Corners Coping with the day-to-day problems and physical care of a person with Alzheimer’s is both emotionally and physically draining. But something magical happens when people who share similar situations get together in a support group. The Southeastern Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Association Chapter sponsors numerous support

groups in throughout the region. The groups are open to all adults, FREE of charge. Although not required, new attendees are encouraged to call the support group facilitator at 414-479-8800, before attending to learn more about the group and to ensure the availability of the group.

September 9 -11 INDIAN SUMMER FESTIVAL Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Dr., Milwaukee Both traditional and contemporary Native culture will be shared throughout the weekend at this 30th anniversary event. The festival includes crowd favorites like the competition pow wow, choreographed fireworks on Saturday and contemporary as well as traditional Native American performers. Don’t miss the cultural craft workshops, Indian Summer Marketplace, parade, live music, traditional food and much more.

September 10, Noon – 9 pm TASTE OF MEQUON Mequon City Hall, 11333 N. Cedarburg Rd., Mequon The mission of the Festivals Committee is to organize family-friendly events for the enjoyment of the community, spotlight the city’s fine qualities, and strengthen community involvement and spirit. This free community event spotlights community restaurants, artists, and entertainers.

For a schedule of music entertainment, artists and activities go to ci.mequon. wi.us.

September 11, noon to 4 pm 24TH ANNUAL NEW BERLIN HISTORIC DAY New Berlin Historical Society, 19765 W National Ave., New Berlin Enjoy a Sing-A-Long in the church, a parade at 2 pm, and the 5th Annual Plein Air painting competition, show and sale. Tour the Weston Apple Orchard, our historic buildings and museum. Lunch and homemade desserts will be available for sale.

September 12, 10 – 11:30 am BOOST YOUR BRAIN & MEMORY Sussex Community Center Boost Your Brain and Memory is a multi-faceted, whole - person program offering a unique approach to brain fitness. Instructor-led activities guide adults through a series of physical, emotional, intellectual, nutritional, spiritual, and social activities that can lead to improved brain health. Program participants learn practices that can help them live a healthier life, remember things better, be more organized and pay closer attention.

To register call 262-524-3682, or call Lee at ADRC of Waukesha County (262) 548-7848.

September 13, 11 am - noon RECIPE CLUB W J Niederkorn Library, 316 W. Grand Ave., Port Washington Bring your favorite recipes to exchange with other foodies or learn ways to make up your own. Held in the Adult section of the library. Please call Annie at 284-5031 for more information.

September 14, 11 am – 12:30 pm NEEDLE ARTS CLUB Cedarburg Public Library, Community Room, W63 N589 Hanover Ave. Cedarburg Interested in joining a needle arts club that meets during the daytime?

Join the Cedarburg Public Library Needle Arts Club that meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month.

September 15, 9:00 – 10:00 am THE SENIOR BREAKFAST CLUB ProHealth Memorial Hospital, 725 Grille - south dining room, 725 American Ave., Waukesha ProHealth Care physical therapist Laura Carswell’s talk, “Fall Prevention,” will focus on techniques to help navigate different spaces safely and prevent falls. Registration and a light breakfast begin at 8:30 am. Registration for the Senior Breakfast Club is required, do so by calling 262-928-2745.

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September 21, 3 - 5 pm MEDICARE EDUCATION EVENT & FAIR Wilson Senior Center, 2601 W. Howard Ave., Milwaukee Get answers to Medicare questions. Visit booths and get health, nutrition and activity tips. Complimentary refreshments provided. Flu shots available. Charges may apply.

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September 22, 6 – 7 pm MYTHS AND REALITIES IN WISCONSIN’S COURTS Cudahy Family Library, 3500 Library Drive, Cudahy It's not like what you see on TV! This humorous presentation will help audiences understand the judicial system through excerpts from various pop culture depictions of court proceedings.

September 24, 7 am – 8:30 pm WARREN’S CRANBERRY FESTIVAL Departing & Returning from Sussex Community Center, W240N5765 Maple Ave, Sussex At the world’s largest Cranberry Festival, you will enjoy over 70 different food booths, 850 art and craft booths and over 100 farmers’ market booths! A coach bus will be provided along with coffee and donuts prior to departure. For more information, check at www.cranfest.com. This is an all-day walking trip. Registration by September 15 is required, with resident and nonresident rates, by calling 262-246-6447.

September 29, 11:30 – 1:30 pm LUNCH & LEARN THE LIFE OF MARTIN LUTHER PORTRAYED BY HISTORIAN DAVID WIEDENKELLER Three Pillars - Village on the Square, Community Room, 375 State Road 67 - Dousman Come and listen as he tells about his life from Catholic monk to the father of the Lutheran Church. Learn about how he questioned the role of the church and the purpose of God in the lives of Christians. Lunch begins at 11:30 am in the Community Room - Village on the Square. Presentation begins at 12:15PM. Cost: $9 for lunch.

To register, please contact Micaela at 262-965-7322.

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which might be at fault for any congressional earthquake? z z z z When you’re preparing to serve fresh strawberries, the first thing you must do is get the hull out of there. z z z z The speaker said that he would never say an off-color joke when ladies are present. Taking this one step further, why tell any off-color jokes at all? z z z z We still and always will as long as we’re alive relive the horrors of 09/11.

This is the 15th anniversary of the tragedy that rocked our nation. Our people, especially firefighters, the military, and law enforcement personnel will honor their fallen members on this anniversary.

z z z z Lou Holtz, a one-time famous football coach, will be remembered as saying that life is 10 percent of what really happens and 90 percent how we react to that. z z z z Hang in there when the going gets tough. Isn’t that when they say that the tough get going? z z z z Tom Taraska, a former Arrowhead High School football coach, just can’t stand retirement. The very successful coach is following his star back to the football field in Hartland as an assistant coach. He may be aging, but he can’t stand on the sidelines as so many of we retirees do. z z z z It required only two percent of the medical doctors practicing a bit of bogus medicine to collect 50 percent of

Standing for the fallen Military personnel and people of all services and the general public will assemble Sept. 11 at the War Memorial Center in Milwaukee, to honor those who died Sept. 11, 2001, in a special memorial display including a Silent Parade from 1-3 p.m.; 4 to 5 p.m., Special Forces Leap-X Jump; 5 to 9 p.m.,

a memorial tribute honoring the 343 fallen firefighters, 72 law enforcement and over 200 military service members, who were killed in the attack on the Pentagon.

The event is open to the public at no charge.

History is a collection of precise dates on which what we consider as momentous or at least very interesting events occurred. As we look at the present and examine it as it has progressed from the past, there are certain incidents, events and even catastrophies that have indelibly marked us.

Many of us still have searing memories of the tragic events of 09-11-01.

At the time, the devastation in New York and at the Pentagon was almost overshadowed by the bravery of those whose lifespans quickly were fleeting.

The events of that day were our first great on-our-soil challenges since The Civil War. But we rose together. We solidified our purpose. We assured each other that our freedoms were to be preserved. Since then, the unalienable rights of all residents have been politically questioned. We don’t buy it.

We don’t believe that any person, other than God, is the last best hope for our people.

So we ask you to take a few moments on Sept. 11 to assure yourself that our government is not going to hell in a handbasket; that regardless of what the politicians say and do, we still are the greatest nation on earth. Hope that the great sacrifices of our people in the past will not be in vain. We need to continue intelligent and perhaps more forceful leadership.

Electing new leaders, who can recall the past and keep it in mind as they look to the future, is so important. With considerate and honorable people as our leaders, the tragic problems of the close past should serve as guideposts as we move forward in time. Look to good example. It still is life’s best sermon.

all the money that went into malpractice; over $1 billion since 1990. z z z z Have you ever considered how easy it would be to give a bit of emotional support to others? For instance, just be a good and patient listener for a while for the old guy at the end of the counter. z z z z Can you imagine looking at a page a day dogs and cats calendar in your office or home? Whatever happened to religious and scenic pictures and wording? z z z z So many things are battery operated today. Even my lungs get an assist a few times daily. z z z z Wouldn’t you be a bit hesitant to climb up on a folding stepladder?

z z z z One gadget that a white-collar worker never will require is a callous remover. z z z z How does a person practice humility without first being pushed around? z z z z Does the guy playing with his name-imprinted golf balls really believe he’ll get them back after he hits them into the woods? z z z z We switched from one electronic service provider to another to get a better price. You almost need one of those escape hampers to get out of a deal these days.

American Legion Auxiliary Just exactly what is the American Legion Auxiliary and what is its mission?

Mission: In the spirit of service, not self, the mission of the American Legion auxiliary is to support the American Legion and to honor the sacrifice of those who serve by enhancing the lives of our veterans, the military and their families, both at home and abroad. For God and for

country, we advocate for veterans, educate our citizens, mentor youth and promote patriotism, good citizenship, peace and security.

On Sept. 24, there will be an ALA in the Know at the Rose-Harms Legion Post, 1540 13th. Ave., Grafton.

The Sixth District Senior Fun Day is scheduled Oct. 29 at the Elks club, 175 W. Fernau, Oshkosh.

According to Consumer Reports Magazine, the amounts of food that are thrown out - put into the garbage can or ground up via the sink disposal - are almost unbelievable. This waste does not mostly occur in the home, but all along the food chain from the farm where it is grown to the table where it is eaten. Yes, the single largest source of food waste is the home consumer. The problem is becoming so prevalent that the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Environmental Protection agency are combining to lower waste, hoping for a goal of 50 percent less by the year 2030. The goal is that no healthy and palatable foods should go to waste.

Would you believe that 28 percent of the agricultural land that produces food does so for crops that go uneaten? The U.S. accumulates and disposes of 63 million tons of food waste per year. Try to imagine how many poor or homeless people that would provide nourishment for.

By type, 48 percent of produce is eaten; 78 percent of meat; 80 percent of milk products; 50 percent of seafood; 50 percent of grains. A family of four packages as garbage about $1,500 yearly.

Obviously, it is not only imperfect products that are being thrown away.

We recall that Jack Sprat could eat no fat and his wife could eat no lean.

Together, they ate all placed in front of them.

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more than a half century until 1953, when the Major League Boston Braves relocated here. The following era, you may recall if you are old enough, was a most joyous one, with stars such as Warren Spahn, Eddie Mathews, Hank Aaron and Lew Burdette giving the city of Milwaukee its one and only World Series championship. But the winning and the glory faded all too fast, and the Braves picked up and moved again, to Atlanta. For the next three seasons, until 1969, Milwaukee had no team of its own, in either the major or minor leagues. But that was rectified when Bud Selig and his consortium negotiated the purchase of the Seattle Pilots team, and moved it to Milwaukee. And yes, up came the name Milwaukee Brewers again. For the first of those years Selig’s Brewers competed in the American League, then in 1998 switched to the National League.

So it was in the year 1916, exactly 100 years ago, that superstar Jim Thorpe played for the Milwaukee Brewers of the American League. Time has dimmed his fame and prestige, to be sure. Thorpe was a full-blooded American Indian, born in poverty on a dusty reservation in Oklahoma. As a college student, he played for the Carlisle Indians of Pennsylvania (not just a name, the school was for American Indians, only). There, he became the greatest running back in the country, earning football All-American honors. In 1912, he went on to compete in the Olympic Games in Sweden, winning Gold Medals and becoming the best known athlete in the world. At those Games he won the extremely grueling Decathlon and the Pentathlon, a feat that has never been duplicated, to this day.

“Sir, you are the greatest athlete in the world,” the King of Sweden told Thorpe as he presented him with his medals. “Thanks, king,” Thorpe reportedly replied.

Most sports fans have heard of those two events, but really don’t know what they consist of. How any one athlete can be proficient in all of them is difficult to believe. The Decathlon involves ten separate events: the high jump, the long jump, the pole vault, the discus throw, the javelin throw, the hammer throw, the shot put, the 100 meter run, the 1500-meter run, and finally, the 400 meter high hurdles. Each competitor’s finish earns him or her a

certain number of points. The one with the highest total wins the Gold Medal.

As you can imagine, it takes a superbly conditioned and multi-talented athlete to compete in such an undertaking. So not only did Thorpe win the Decathlon in those 1912 Olympics, he also won the Pentathlon, which was a multisport event then, involving swimming, running, shooting, fencing and horseback riding. The extreme difficulty in being able to handle all those events is evidenced by the fact that it has never been done again.

Thus, in 1912, Thorpe was the most famous athlete in the world. But it didn’t last long. Like many of the college ballplayers of that era, Thorpe picked up a few dollars playing semipro baseball during the summer. But unlike the others, the unsophisticated Thorpe played under his own name.

Someone in the Olympic hierarchy learned of this, and Thorpe was disgracefully stripped of his Olympic titles, records and medals. Because Thorpe was honest while playing those few games of semi-pro baseball and used his own name, he was punished and discredited. Others who did the same under fake names were not.

It was a farce, and decades later that became apparent. Everything was rescinded and the medals given back.

However by then, sadly, Thorpe was no longer alive to enjoy it.

But in 1916, disgraced or not, Thorpe was famous. Major League Baseball teams, hoping to improve ticket sales, sought to sign him. The New York Giants outbid five other teams for his services and signed him to a three-year contract for $5,000 a year, then a princely sum. The only sad part of the deal was that it brought the sometimes-lackadaisical Thorpe into contact with the headstrong and perfectionist manager of the Giants, John McGraw. The two men soon developed an intense dislike for one another. This was unfortunate in many ways, as the Giants were then the best-known team in the country.

McGraw used Thorpe only sparingly over the next three seasons. The big man may have been a superlative athlete in many ways, but learning the nuances of Major League Baseball, and especially how to hit, is a very special skill. Thorpe was probably the fastest man in baseball, but as the saying goes, you can’t steal first base. And Thorpe

was too stubborn to learn. McGraw couldn’t send him to the minors because of his three-year contract. Over those three seasons, Thorpe played in only 28 games in the field and hit in 29 more as a pinch hitter. His batting averages were woeful: .143, .194 and .221.

Then in 1916, McGraw, free of Thorpe’s contract, shipped him to the Giants’ minor league affiliate in the American Association, the Milwaukee Brewers.

Thorpe was not at all unhappy with the demotion. It got him away from McGraw and gave him a new lease on life. With the Brewers, often referred to as “The Clarks,” after their long time manager Harry Clark, Thorpe began to enjoy the game again. He was the team’s regular left fielder, and thus was handed a belated -- he was already 29 years old -- chance to prove himself.

Milwaukee in 1916 may have been still a minor league city as far as baseball was concerned, but with a population of more than 426,000, it was one of the ten largest municipalities in the country. The World War (it was not called World War I then, how could anyone then know that there would be a World War II) was into its third year; Henry Ford’s “tin lizzies” were rapidly replacing the horse and buggy; wage earners were making from $5 to $12 a day; ballroom dancing was becoming the rage; and vaudeville was still holding its own against the burgeoning silent movie industry. The Green Bay Packers and in fact all of professional football were years off. A nickel could still buy a beer and a sandwich at most bars. The Milwaukee Brewers’ had won the American Association Championship in `13 and `14, but in 1916 had sunk to the depths. Playing in the small, wooden Borchert Field on Milwaukee’s north side, the Brewers were not only in last place, they were 18½ games behind the seventh place team.

You think our present Brewers pitching staff is bad? In 1916, the Brewers had two pitchers who each lost 19 games; one who lost 18, one who lost 16 and another who lost 15. I don’t think there has been another pitching staff ever, in major league or minor league play that had anything as bad as that.

Whether it was Manager Clark’s lower key approach or something else, Thorpe soon blossomed into the top player on the Brewers staff and one of the best in the entire league. He led the team in hits, runs, home runs, triples,

and would have led in runs batted in as well, had the statistic been kept in those days. He not only led the Brewers in stolen bases, with 48, he led the whole league. He was obviously the fastest player on the team, which greatly aided him in his outfield play. He could run down and catch many line drives by opposing hitters that no other outfielder could reach.

That one-year in Milwaukee, however, was to be his last here. Back in New York, McGraw, wanting to help his old pitching star, Christy Mathewson, who had retired and had taken over as the manager of the Cincinnati team, sent Thorpe on loan to the Reds the following spring. He hit .247 in 77 games for Cincinnati before being called back to the Giants for the stretch drive. But things were still the same between Thorpe and McGraw, and he was used only as a pinch hitter for most of the games.

While with the Reds, Thorpe had played a significant role in helping to win what many have called baseball’s greatest pitching duel, the famous double no-hit game between Jim Vaughn of the Cubs and Fred Toney of the Reds.

Thorpe’s swinging bunt toward third scored Larry Kopf, who had the first hit

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of the game in the 10th, and had scooted to third on an error. Vaughn fielded the ball, and figuring he had no chance to retire Thorpe at first, threw home to his startled catcher, hitting him in his chest protector, and Kopf slid in safe.

In May of 1919, McGraw was finally able to get rid of Thorpe. He traded him to the Boston Braves for a pitcher.

Thorpe hit a solid .327 for the Braves that year before deciding to retire from the game. He was 33 years old.

It was in professional football that Thorpe would come back into his own, as a star performer. Starting with the Canton Bulldogs, also in 1919, he also played with teams in Toledo, Rock Island and New York. He was invited to play and serve as the head coach of the Oorang Indians, a pro football team then made up entirely with American Indians. As you might expect, some of the names on that team were right out of a western movie – Dick Deer Slayer, Big Bear, Little Twig and Long Time Sleep. In the early 20’s, the Indians, with Thorpe serving as their halfback on the fields as well as their head coach, came to Milwaukee to play the Milwaukee Badgers, who were then a professional team in the NFL. Milwaukee won, 13-0, but sportswriters of the day voted Thorpe as the top player of the game.

All of this historical background concerning Jim Thorpe and the Milwaukee Brewers baseball team brings up another interesting trivia question.

What city over the years had two teams that played in the American League, and two that played in the National League? Seemingly, the only answer NEMOVITZ continued from page 15A

There are basically three ways to sell your property. The first is to sell in the home’s present condition, doing no repair whatsoever. This includes any major defects and cosmetic condition. If the home is in need of substantial upgrade you can expect a $200,000 home to sell for $100,000-$120,000 depending on repairs needed.

The second way is to repair defects and pay no attention to the cosmetic (interior paint, carpet, etc) appearance. A $200,000 home could sell for about 80% of top value or about $160,000.

Lastly, to obtain top dollar, you basically flip your own home and you, the seller, become the investor! That

Jim Thorpe

would be New York, which had the New York Yankees (originally called the Highlanders), the New York Giants, the New York Mets and the Brooklyn Dodgers. But it’s not the answer, as only

would mean doing all repairs needed, upgrading the interior with new flooring, paint, counter tops, etc. Then having a stager put in some furniture and accents. This is the staged home which could sell for over asking in our current market. So the same $200,000 home could sell for $195,000-$210,000.

No matter how you choose to sell your property, the good news is that the current market is strong. Interest rates are low (3.5% for a 30 year mortgage). Inventory is low and buyer activity is high. This is a perfect environment for a seller’s market. As you all know, the real estate market can change just like Wisconsin weather. Seasons change on a dime and so does the real estate market. So if you are thinking about selling, I would

the Yankees played in the American League: the Giants, Mets and Dodgers all competed in the National League.

The correct answer is Milwaukee. As noted in the story, it was the Milwaukee Brewers in the American League in suggest doing it soon as the market typically slows down drastically after Thanksgiving. If you are selling next year try to put your home on the market in early March to capitalize on the most prolific time of year for selling your home. Improving your home is always a good idea. Just like the vitamins we take to maintain our health, your home needs a good coat of paint and some repairs to maintain its integrity!

A Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) in the Milwaukee area for over 30 years, Bruce Nemovitz focuses on helping seniors transition from their long-time homes to senior apartments and communities. He also specializing on helping the children of the senior moving by offering detailed information they will need to support their parents in an honoring way. He is also a Certified

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1901; then the Milwaukee Braves in the National League from `53 through `65; the Milwaukee Brewers in the American League from 1969 through `97; and the same Milwaukee Brewers in the National League from 1998 to date.

Special thanks to Milwaukee sports writer Bob Buege for much of the above information. Bob wrote the book, The Milwaukee Braves, a Baseball Eulogy, and is at work now on another about old Borchert Field, scheduled for release next spring.

In addition to his athletic career, Thorpe also appeared as a bit player in a number of Hollywood movies.

One of them was the popular Jimmy Cagney film, White Heat. Thorpe was one of the inmates in the scene in the prison mess hall where Cagney goes berserk. On the subject of movies, Burt Lancaster played Thorpe in the 1951 movie Jim Thorpe-All American.

In 1950, Thorpe was named the Greatest Athlete of the Half Century.

Thirteen years later he was elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. In 1982, the International Olympic Committee restored to Thorpe the medals and honors it had stripped from his nearly seven decades earlier. It would have been nice if they could have done it a little earlier. Thorpe had been dead for 29 years by then.

What an amazing collection of glorious highs and dismal lows in the life of one man. That 1916 season in Milwaukee, playing for the Brewers, was assuredly one of the highs.

Senior Advisor (CSA), and Certified Residential Specialist (CRS). His first book, Moving in the Right Direction: A Senior’s Guide to Moving and Downsizing, is in its third printing. Guiding Our Parents in the Right Direction, Practical Advice about Seniors Moving From the Home They Love is in its second printing. A monthly contributor to 50Plus Magazine, he has written over 150 articles dealing with issues seniors and their families face in moving from a long-time home. Bruce has been featured on National Public Radio and other forums discussing the knowledge he has gained through the many years’ experience. Bruce was selected as Realtor of the Year by his over 4,000 fellow Milwaukee-Metro Realtors. Bruce currently works with his wife of 42 years, Jeanne, at Realty Executives Integrity. They continue to help hundreds of seniors sell their homes, downsize and relocate to senior communities. They can be contacted at 262-242-6177 or email to Jeanne@SeniorRealtor.com

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Emma tells tales about Henry Henry claims there was more fun at the Wisconsin State Fair than at the recent Big Gig on the lakefront. While I don’t necessarily agree with him, I don’t challenge his ideas. I don’t plan on letting the weeds grow on my thoughts.

Henry would not pull them (weeds) out, but he might decide to spray them dead. That could be trouble with a capital T. Henry does admit to making a few mistakes here and there. In fact, he told me just yesterday, after buying a hose at the hardware story that had irrigating holes all along it instead of one that just shoots water out the end, that whenever he does anything in or about the yard, he is rightly astonished with the results when they occur satisfactorily the first time. He admits that around the house and yard, he’s often a do-over guy. He claims it is a lot different at the factory.

Ignoring the odds of doing something the wrong way can be as simple as twisting a screw cap in the wrong direction or even the hose attachment to the house outside faucet. Henry admits though that he has never gone so far as to ask to buy a left-handed wrench

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By Aunt Emma or a jar of traffic jam. Henry told me that at the factory when someone really screws up badly that you can see the joy it brings to a lot of faces, especially so when it is Mr. Perfect that makes the mistake. I guess every factory and even the women’s bridge clubs have a “Perfect Person.” This is a worker or player, who always is the first to comment when something goes wrong, but never admits to their own miscues.

Yes, I do talk slow and perhaps write more slowly, but I do pride myself with being a quick thinker. There I go again, trying to pat myself on the back when I know that my arms are not long enough to allow such an action. I do attempt to focus on my strong points in hopes that my weaknesses will just fade away. Henry tells me time and again that I must concentrate on my strong points. Positive thinking is even better

than just shifting gears, especially when you suspect you are going downhill.

Remember to take care of your responsibilities. You’ll then be much happier with your achievements.

A fellow at the club told Henry that he surely does hope the oil situation turns around soon, He’s a stockholder in one of the big companies.

He claims in their last quarterly report that they claimed they had to lay off 17 congressmen. I guess Henry told the fellow in reply that it might be a case of easy come, easy go. Henry always has been a firm believer that success is built on employing intelligence as well as manual effort. Henry told me that he was very nice to the man as the guy has been a big benefactor of the club. He pays for about half of the Christmas party every year. I can’t help but wonder if he’ll do the same with the stock prices and dividends so low?

I recently watched the enshrinement at Canton, Ohio of those golden boys of football a while back. Some

of the speakers had 10 to 15 minutes of fame before the microphone. Brett Favre stood there for 36 minutes and thanked just about everyone for his success, except the devil. It was nice to see that Favre can think on his feet and without a football in his hands. I was kind of surprised that he didn’t end his acceptance speech with a Hail Mary pass into the audience. With Miraculous Mary’s help, it would have been a touchdown.

Realizing that I perhaps have most of my wisdom in those molars (wisdom teeth), I had better sign off for this month. I’m sitting on a chair with a booster cushion under my bottom. The darned chair is solid oak. I guess I’m signing off before I write something here that I haven’t even thought of yet. I could tell you before I leave that I believe voting this year for the right candidate might be like seeing a swarm of mosquitoes and picking just one to hit with the fly smasher.

Bye for now.

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The weather was as perfect as it could get for the Village at Manor Park’s 10th annual “Thriller at Miller” in late July. Great food and drink, terrific entertainment and a couple of exciting softball games filled the date. Everything took place in cozy Helfaer Field. Later, most of the crowd moved on into Miller Park for the Brewers’ game. VMP, the Marquette School of Dentistry and the Medical College of Wisconsin sponsored the day’s events. Some of those who enjoyed the day included:

Dan and Lisa Andaloro of Detroit on either side of Brian Grecele of Milwaukee.

Arlene William of Elm Grove, Sandy Knapper of Greenfield, Sue Kress of Waukesha and Roann Zahn of Port Washington.

Dick and Jane Janasiak of Greenfield.

Ann Marie Vogel of Menomonee Falls and Jan Schneider of Oconomowoc (standing) of the VMP staff, with Mary Herro of West Allis.

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Azura Memory Care

540 East Forest Street • Oconomowoc • 414-405-2205 www.azuramemory.com

Azura Memory Care in Oconomowoc is a CBRF memory care facility with studio and companion suites, allowing spouses to stay together. Monthly rent ranges from $6,300 - $8,200, which includes meals. Azura Memory Care’s team of professional caregivers receive advanced education through Azura’s exclusive MOSAIC Training and Engagement Program that encourages them to learn resident’s personal preferences, understand a resident’s history and weave those personal pieces into their care and engagement time. Then using Azura’s MOSAIC therapies of creativity, cognitive stimulation, dreams and environment, they help residents create personalized moments of joy!

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 see more smiles and get to return to the role of daughter or spouse again versus caregiver!

Azura specializes in memory care and offers advanced dementia training to our Team through our exclusive MOSAIC Training and Engagement system, which equips them with knowledge about the disease, ways to approach and communicate with our residents and techniques to help our residents engage with life again!

Bay Pointe Condominiums

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With our property management solutions, you can finally retire to warmer weather without the hassle of having to sell your home if you’re not ready. We can find a well-qualified person to rent your home for that extra income you want.

Nelson Road & Bay Pointe Boulevard • Oconomowoc • 262-567-1478 www.bielinski.com/Condominiums/baypointe.aspx

With multiple ranch duplex and detached condominium floor plans available, many lifestyle options are available. The condominiums at Bay Pointe are built around two large ponds at the center of the neighborhood that offer catchand-release fishing. Additional lakes are nearby. Ranch duplex condominiums offer two bedrooms, two baths, sunroom and an attached 2-car garage. Detached condominiums offer three bedrooms and two baths with an attached 2-car garage.

Breezewood Village I & II

450 Sunnyslope Dr. • Hartland • 262-367-2868 www.dominiumapartments.com

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The only thought you have to dwell on is peace of mind.

Senior living at Breezewood Village offers the best in affordable housing for Seniors! Our parklike setting offers pathways and patio areas to enjoy! All of our buildings are equipped with FREE WiFi, elevators and access controlled entries with intercoms. Our friendly and experienced staff can’t wait to meet you!

Call today! Monthly rent with heat included / 1BR $649 and 2 BR $757. Enjoy a variety of social activities including BINGO, cards, resident picnics, art classes and more! Our property offers a meal site, and easy access to grocery stores, gas stations, banks, beauty shops and restaurants. We offer a Professional Service Coordinator to assist with medical and transportation needs.

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We offer seniors independent living in a condo style atmosphere. Living accommodations include one bedroom with one and a half bath; two bedrooms with two baths, all with private entrance, attached garages and washer and dryer in unit. Monthly rent ranges from $1,195 to $1,295. Pets are welcome; call today to set up a visit.

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Brookfield Highlands Apartments 55+

20825 George Hunt Circle • Waukesha • 262-798-9898 HighlandsCommunities.com

Brookfield Highlands offers spacious one and two bedroom apartments. Our beautiful 38-acre resort-like community is nestled into a park-like setting that offers walking paths, picnic areas, a gazebo and much more! All of the buildings are equipped with elevators, access-controlled entries with intercoms and heated underground parking. Each apartment is equipped with gas forced heat, central air conditioning, fully equipped kitchens, oversized and walk-in closets, tub or walk-in showers, additional storage, washer/dryer connections or conveniently located community laundry rooms. Common areas include: Fitness Center, Library/Media Room, Hair Salon, Gardening Areas, Guest Suite, Fireside Room and Community Center. Enjoy a variety of social activities, travel, trips and tours including: catered dinners, golf league, dart ball, Waukesha Writer’s Group, guest speakers and entertainers, area concerts, exercise and fitness classes, educational seminars, themed parties, movies, card games and more! Become part of the Highlands family and Live the Highlands Life Today!

Cedar Community Assisted Living

5595 County Road Z • West Bend • 262-306-4299 101 Cedar Lane • Elkhart Lake • 920-876-4050 cedarcommunity.org

A division of Cedar Community, the nation’s 86th largest not-for-profit continuum of care provider, Cedar Bay Assisted Living provides an ideal home for those who need some assistance with activities of daily living. A unique service plan is created for each resident to ensure every person receives the services he or she needs while still being able to maintain his or her current lifestyle and personal privacy. Cedar Bay Assisted Living in both West Bend and Elkhart Lake offer on-site awake nursing staff 24 hours per day, seven days per week; three

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This boutique style apartment development, located at 115 S. Silver Lake Plaza marks a new era of affordable luxury for downtown Oconomowoc, bringing a fresh new mix of traditional elements, modern style and local feel to Lake Country living. The development offers a mix of both 1 and 2 bedroom sun-filled units ranging in size from 840sq ft. to 1300sq ft. and prices ranging from $1250 - $2050.

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delicious restaurant-style meals; medication assistance; weekly housekeeping; a vibrant program of social and recreational activities; emergency call system; reception services and much more! Respite stays also available. Natural settings, a bias toward the healing aspects of autonomy and activity, and a not-for-profit mission all help make Cedar Bay a decision the whole family can feel good about.

Centennial Senior Apartments

Clement Manor 9405 W. Howard Ave. • Greenfield • 414-546-7000 www.clementmanor.com

Clement Manor offers independent living within a continuum of care.

Clement Manor is sponsored by the School Sisters of St. Francis and has been helping families for more than 30 years. Independent living with help when needed and support/resources for families is what we are known for. A vibrant lifelong learning and wellness program are complimentary. We are pleased to offer many living configurations ranging from studio up to two bedroom, two bath and den with monthly rent starting at $787. Access to health and wellness clinic on site and 24-hour nurse care, lifelong learning classes, warm-water pool, fitness center, chapel, gardening, and weekly transportation to local shopping are just some of our amenities. Clement Manor offers a continuum of care including short-term rehab.

400 E. Centennial Dr. • Oak Creek• 414-762-7762 WimmerCommunities.com

Independent Senior Living Community for 55 and Better! Section 42, income limits may apply. Conveniently located within a mile of everything! Sunlit rooms, nice sized kitchens with all major appliances, safe bathrooms and great closet space. Rent includes underground parking, laundry, storage locker, activities and pool. Friendly and fun community encouraging friendships and an active lifestyle. Pet friendly. Smoke-free. Tours M-F, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sat/Sun., by appointment. Living arrangements include 1 BD/1 Bath, 2 BD/1 Bath, great closet space, all units have balcony or patio, spacious rooms. Monthly rent $752/1BD, $897/2BD, rent includes underground parking and free laundry. Medical services include wellness clinic, Podiatrist and Audiologist services. The Centennial offers Wii bowling, Bingo, Socials, live entertainment, seasonal parties, family night and craft fair and more! Supportive services include weekly transportation for grocery shopping, country store, salon, chapel and fitness room. A beautiful senior community in an ideal location!

Cottonwood Trails 4600 S. Nicholson Ave. • Cudahy • 414-483-9969 www.bearproperty.com

Our Independent Senior Living facility is a 49 unit building that is conveniently located near bus route and many stores. Enjoy our community room with kitchen and living/dining area, common patio with grill, beauty salon, library, laundry on each floor, heated underground garage, elevator, urgency call system, onsite manager and monthly calendar full of activities, Cats and small dogs are welcome. Non-smoking. Heat and water included. Living arrangements consist of one and two bedroom units with monthly rent from $690-$850. We offer medical services such as, massage therapy, foot and ankle doctor also flu shots onsite. Popular activities include, BINGO, cards, Wii Bowling, movie night, various other activities and meals. Bus for grocery shopping.

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Elkhorn | Harvest Pointe Starting at $214,900 Featuring no-step entries for easy accessibility

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Creative Living Environments, LLC

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.

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.

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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Shorehaven’s new Lake Terrace Apartments Expansion

Foresthill Highlands Apartments and Townhomes 55+

A new campus lifestyle designed for independent seniors, Shorehaven’s Lake Terrace Apartments expansion will offer 47 apartments on the Lac La Belle shoreline. Catered living empowers residents to design their own lifestyle, choosing from nine floor plans and an array of additional support services. Residents may choose the services they need, when they need them.

Included are balconies, lake views, pier access, dining venues through a casual café and full-service restaurant, heated underground parking, full service salon and pet recreation area.

Call 262 560-6919 now to learn about this new opportunity in senior living!

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1306 W. WIS. AVE., OCONOMOWOC • ON THE SHORES OF LAC LA BELLE

A design like no other!  160 beautiful acres  Cottage residences arranged in intimate neighborhoods  Charming “front porch” designs  Private European-style bathrooms/showers  Bright, open concept  Dedicated activities coordinators and specially trained staff  Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Excellence in Care® Dementia Program of Distinction

8930 West Highland Park Avenue • Franklin • 414-425-6611 HighlandsCommunities.com

Foresthill Highlands offers spacious one and two bedroom apartments as well as townhomes. Our beautiful 94-acre wooded and resort-like community is nestled into a park-like setting that offers walking paths, picnic areas, recreational areas and more! All of the buildings are equipped with elevators, access-controlled entries with intercoms and heated underground parking. Each apartment/townhome is equipped with gas forced heat, central air conditioning, fully equipped kitchens, oversized and walk-in closets, tub or walk-in showers, additional storage, washer/dryer connections or conveniently located community laundry rooms. Common areas include: Fireside Room and Community Room, Fitness Center, Salon, Sunroom and more! Enjoy a variety of social activities, travel, trips and tours including: catered dinners, Euchre, guest speakers and entertainers, area concerts, exercise and fitness classes, educational seminars, themed parties, movies, card games and more! Some apartments reserved for moderate income seniors. Become part of the Highlands family and Live the Highlands Life Today!

Forest Ridge, A Wimmer Senior Community

11077 W. Forest Home Avenue • Hales Corners • 414-425-1148 WimmerCommunities.com

Call 262.306.4299 to schedule a tour!

6090 Scenic Drive West Bend, WI 53095 262.338.2811 cedar-run.org

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Forest Ridge is your premier hometown senior community in Hales Corners, offering Senior and Assisted Living in 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom, and 1 bedroom with den floor plans. Newly constructed apartment homes available spring of 2017! We offer three tiers of residence fees to choose from, plus optional a la carte services which can be tailored to your budget, needs, and lifestyle. That means you pay for only those services and amenities you want, making Forest Ridge one of the best senior living values. Our quality-crafted 1- and 2-bedroom residences are ideally located in the Village of Hales Corners, nestled on a quiet, scenic 11-acre campus, just steps from Whitnall Park. We offer transportation to grocery shopping and scheduled events, bringing a world of convenience and enjoyment right to your door. We’re affiliated with Wheaton Franciscan Geriatric Medicine with an on-site physician clinic. It’s also a comfort to know our attentive, caring staff is available 24 hours a day. And should your needs change, there is no need to relocate. You can get the help you need right in your same Forest Ridge apartment.

Gateway Apartments 115 S. Silver Lake Plaza • Oconomowoc • 262-269-5095

Be the first to call the luxurious Gateway Apartments your new home! Now open in Oconomowoc this boutique style apartment development marks a new era of affordable luxury, bringing a fresh new mix of traditional elements, modern style and local feel to Lake Country living. The development offers a mix of both one and two-bedroom sun-filled units ranging in size from 840 sq. ft. to 1,300 sq. ft. and prices ranging from $1,250 - $2,050. Units feature granite counter tops, premium stainless appliance package, washer and dryer and many other upgraded items. The building supports a fitness facility, lounge and business center, theater and kitchenette and has a underground heated garage. We are pet friendly, but do have restrictions and additional fees. These apartments are professionally managed. We are an Equal Housing Opportunity Provider.

All who are interested are encouraged to apply.

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Greenbrook Terrace 4955 S. Greenbrook Terrace • Greenfield • 414-282-5044

Enjoy our senior community here at Greenbrook Terrace where you will have a lifestyle of tranquility and convenience. Scenic grounds and excellent views come with all of our units. Apartments feature air conditioning, extra storage, controlled intercom entry, wall-to-wall carpeting, frost-free refrigerator freezer, electric range, abundant closet space, bathtub grab bars with an electronic alert system in the bathroom. Living arrangements include one bedroom, one bath, spacious floor plans, large windows, private parking, spacious closets and laundry facilities. Income restricted senior living with income limited. Popular activities include the community garden, Monday movies on big screen TV, card club and monthly luncheon. Supportive activity services include an onsite hair salon. We’re located one mile to Southridge Mall and close to grocery store.

Harvest Pointe Condominiums

W. Market Street & Sweetbriar Drive • Elkhorn • 262-743-1340 www.bielinski.com/Condominiums/harvestpointe-c.aspx

Harvest Pointe Condominiums are ranch duplex condominiums featuring no-step entries! We are within walking distance of local shops and restaurants and a short drive from I-43. Harvest Point condominiums offer the beauty and craftsmanship of Bielinski construction, and the convenience of condominium living. We offer two bedrooms, two baths, sunroom and an attached 2-car garage with a no-step entry for easy accessibility.

Harwood Place

8220 Harwood Ave. • Wauwatosa • 414-256-6800 www.harwoodplace.org

Enjoy retirement by pursuing the confortable and convenient lifestyle of Harwood Place. Take advantage of an abundance of on-site amenities and a robust activities calendar. With emergency pull-cords and a 24-hour staff, your safety and security are our top priority. Enjoy this and more on 16 beautiful acres in the heart of Wauwatosa. We offer one-bedroom; one-bath and two-bedroom; two bath floor plans, monthly rents starting at $1,455. Supportive services offered in your apartment, caters to your desire to stay in your home, yet meet additional needs. We have many popular activities: fitness classes, religious services, in-house entertainment, various outings, weekly shopping trips. Transportation, wellness program, wellness clinics and restaurant-style dining is all provided here.

A premier community based residential facility, offers three locations in eastern Wisconsin - two homes in Germantown and one in Port Washington. Our mission is to create a tranquil, nurturing home and loving surrogate family that encourages the individual in all aspects of daily life while promoting the highest level of independence possible.

Dignified Living for the Eldery and Disabled.

At Ellen’s Home, we strive to preserve, honor and celebrate the uniqueness of each resident by creating an individualized care plan which identifies and addresses their unique emotional, spiritual, social, physical and intellectual abilities and needs. Ellen’s Home believes a blended inter-generational assisted living community that serves residents with a variety of needs is complementary with “Aging in Place” philosophies that benefit all individuals.

Our staff is highly trained and experienced including specialized training related to dementia and Alzheimer’s care. Our homes provide: • Pharmacy Service • Lab & Radiology Services • Podiatrist • Physical Therapists • Activity Directors • Beauty/Barber Shop

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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 compassionate staff is trained to serve with an open heart and friendly smile. Living arrangements: Assisted Living – 43 apts., studios, 3 sizes/1 bedrooms, 2 bedrooms/2 baths, walk-in showers, individually controlled heat and air, kitchenette. Pets welcome. All utilities, except telephone included. Memory Care – 33 private suites with bathrooms, most with walk-in showers. Monthly rent: Assisted Living – start at $2,955; Memory Care – start at $3,800. In house physician, podiatrist, coordination of therapies and lab services. Activities: lunch outings, movies, cards, bingo, happy hour and more. Affiliations: Lexington Heritage, Heritage Court, Heritage West Allis, Heritage Elm Grove, Heritage Court Waukesha.

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5020 South 55th Street • Greenfield • Call 414-282-0506 Beautiful serene country setting overlooking a private lake. Close to shopping, churches and medical facilities. Heated underground parking, blinds, and ceiling fan. Beautiful community room.

• Heat & Water Included • Air Conditioned • Intercom Access • Appliances • Community Room with Kitchen • On Bus Line • Laundry on each Floor

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath 930 Sq. Ft. starting at $920/month

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200 Southtowne Dr. • South Milwaukee • Call 414-764-5335 Quiet spacious apartments, elevator, underground parking, community room, library and exercise room. Friendly atmosphere. Larger units available.

• Heat & Water Included • Air Conditioned • Fitness Center • Resident Library • Laundry on each Floor starting at • Quality Appliances • On Bus Line

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath 930 Sq. Ft. $920/month

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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 home-like 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. All private suites are with private bath. Activities: outings, movies, cards, daily events and more. Affiliations: Lexington Heritage, Heritage at Deer Creek, Heritage Court Waukesha, Heritage West Allis, and Heritage Elm Grove.

Heritage Court Waukesha

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.

Heritage Elm Grove

800 Wall Street • Elm Grove • 262-786-5800 www.heritagesenior.com

A 40 unit Assisted Living residence for profit. Choose from 18 enhanced assisted living, 36 memory care units, studios and one and two bedroom apart-

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ments. Spouses may share one and two bedroom apartments. There is no enrollment/endowment fee with the monthly rent for Assisted Living $3,850-$5,200, Enhanced Assistant $4,550-$5,800 and Memory Care $4,400-$5,400 along with three meals per day included. Recreation and programs provided 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. On staff there is a fulltime RN, 24 hour nurse on call and full time LPN. We provide 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 Elm Grove offers a community pub, Movie Theater, whirlpool spa, on-site beauty salon, patios and courtyards, multi-sensory Snoezelen room, therapy room, and community room with private dining room. Affiliations: Heritage Court, Heritage at Deer Creek, Heritage West Allis, Lexington Heritage, and Heritage Court Waukesha.

• BEST OF S.E. WI SENIOR HOUSING • 50PLUS • 9B

Sunrise Village Apartments 2500 Tenth Ave. • South Milwaukee

Our premier senior apartments are located in a quiet residential neighborhood and offer numerous amenities.

• One & Two-Bedrooms • Community Room • Air Conditioning

• Secured Entrance • Handicap Accessible • Heat & Water Included

Call 414-764-7997 today and set up your private showing! sunriseseniors@premier-real-estate.com

Heritage Lake Apartments 5020 South 55th Street • Greenfield • 414-282-0506

Independent Living at Heritage Lake Apartments. Heat, water, underground parking, all appliances included. Laundry on each floor. Close to shopping, churches and medical facilities. Park like setting, community room, patio and 2 heated pools. Activities include Bingo monthly. Living arrangements available include 2 BR- 2 Bath - 930 sq. ft. to 1056 sq. ft. Monthly rent starting at $920.

Heritage West Allis

7901 W. National Avenue • West Allis • 414-302-9700 www.heritagesenior.com

Heritage West Allis offers an elegant, Assisted Living and Memory Care community where daily assistance is provided with love and the utmost respect for personal integrity of our residents. Choose from studio, one and two bedroom apartments with no entrance or endowment fee. Within each apartment is a kitchenette, private bath with walk-in-shower, spacious closets and a reassuring personalized emergency call pendant. Amenities include: community pub, beauty shop, fitness center, community room and library. Professional care giving staff is available 24 hours a day to assist you with anything from bathing to medication administration. Heritage Memory Care Neighborhood specializes in care for residents with Alzheimer’s or other related Dementias. Our two 20-suite communities offer residents an uncomplicated design with home-like private accommodations. 40 residents will reside in private suites with bath and walk-in showers. A beautiful secure interior courtyard will provide safe access to the outdoors. Our activity program is designed to stimulate and engage the residents remaining cognitive strengths. Affiliates: Heritage at Deer Creek, Lexington Heritage, Heritage Court, Heritage Court Waukesha, and Heritage Elm Grove.

Hickory Park

3933 S. Prairie Hill Lane • Greenfield • 414-327-2800 www.seniorlifestyle.com

Independent and assisted living for Seniors 62+. Hickory Park feels like home and is welcoming with warm, friendly faces of our wonderful residents and families to our associates. We offer a life of ease and independence while offering peace of mind to families as we care for their loved ones! Types of living arrangements that we offer are: studio, 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom w/1 bath, 2 bedroom w/2 bath or 2 bedroom w/1 bath and den. Monthly rent starts at $3,195, there is also a non-refundable community fee. We offer medical services such as: bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, medication, therapy and all ADL’s.

Popular activities include happy hour, live entertainment every Friday, BINGO, mass and communion, outings every Thursday. We have Thursday outings for shopping and fun and offer trips daily to doctor appointments.

Rents start at $719

1 & 2 Bedroom Floor Plans — No Income Limits!

• All Utilities Included • Underground Parking • Secured Lobby • Laundry on Each Floor • Elevator • Social Activities • Community Room • On-Site Management • Beauty Salon

414 -78 8- 0242

8935 S. Wood Creek Drive, Oak Creek • 3blks. West of Howell Ave. off Puetz Road

CedarVillage

The Woods of

SENIOR HOUSING FOR PEOPLE 62 AND OLDER

R Government Subsidized/Affordable Housing R Full time Management, Maintenance & Service Coordinator on site

R Newly renovated apartments & common areas R One bedroom apartments R Free parking R Bus stop at end of driveway R Beautifully landscaped grounds R Community Room R Outdoor patio R Social activities & educational programs

3311 W. College Avenue R Franklin, WI 53221

414-761-0244

woods@cedarvillagehousing.com Rcedarvillagehousing.com

10B • 50PLUS • BEST OF S.E. WI SENIOR HOUSING • SEPTEMBER 2016

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Highlands at Riverwalk Apartments 55+

10954 N. Cedarburg Rd. • Mequon • 262-243-8888 HighlandsCommunities.com

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Sunday, September 18 • 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

Enjoy festivities and events starting September 12.

Visit our website for information on all of our programs and events.

The Highlands at Riverwalk offers spacious one and two bedroom retirement apartments. Enjoy all the conveniences of suburban living with the convenience of nearby shopping and restaurants, parks and recreation and specialty shops. Our building is equipped with elevators, access controlled entries with intercoms and heated underground parking. Each apartment is equipped with gas forced heat, central air conditioning, fully equipped kitchens, oversized and walk-in closets, tub or walk-in showers, additional storage, washer/dryer connections or conveniently located community laundry rooms. Common areas include: Fireside Room and Community Room, Billiards Room, Multi-Purpose Room, Theater, Fitness Center, Library/Computer Center, Guest Suite and more! Enjoy a variety of social activities, travel, trips and tours including: catered dinners, social hour, guest speakers and entertainers, area concerts, exercise and fitness classes, educational seminars, themed parties, movies, card games and more! Become part of the Highlands family and Live the Highlands Life Today!

Highlands at Wildwood Lake Apartments 55+

N77 W17700 Lake Park Drive • Menomonee Falls • 262-251-9999 HighlandsCommunities.com

More Life. More Style.

The Highlands at Wildwood Lake offers spacious one and two bedroom apartments. Our beautiful quiet country setting overlooks a private lake surrounded by a 1/4-mile walking path, beautiful landscaping and abundant wildlife. Our building is equipped with elevators, access controlled entries with intercoms and heated underground parking. Each apartment is equipped with gas forced heat, central air conditioning, fully equipped kitchens, oversized and walk-in closets, tub or walk-in showers, additional storage, washer/dryer connections or conveniently located community laundry rooms. Common areas include: Fireside Room and Community Room, Theatre, Fitness Center, Hair Salon, Library/Computer Center, Guest Suite, Multi-purpose Activity Room and more! Enjoy a variety of social activities, travel, trips and tours including: catered dinners, social hour, guest speakers and entertainers, area concerts, exercise and fitness classes, educational seminars, themed parties, movies, card games and more! Become part of the Highlands family and Live the Highlands Life Today!

Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee P.O. Box 324 • Milwaukee • 414-286-5678

INDEPENDENT AND ASSISTED LIVING BROOKFIELD

MUSKEGO

NEW BERLIN

777 N. Brookfield Rd. 262-780-0321

W181 S8540 Lodge Blvd.

262-679-0888

13750 W. National Ave. 262-789-1699

RegencySeniorCommunities.com

Offering one-bedroom units with service coordination available. We provide affordable units, conveniently located at 15 different locations in Milwaukee. They are located on or near bus lines and shopping. Some units are fully wheelchair accessible with roll-in showers; social service and recreational activities are also available. Professional on-site management, 24-hour security and emergency maintenance service. We offer 1-bedroom units in secure buildings with utilities and appliances included. Small pets are welcome. Monthly rent is 30 percent of income and some income restrictions may apply. No enrollment/ endowment fee. Medical services available include on-site nurse, service coordination, and emergency call alarm. Popular activities include movie nights, bingo, various clubs, special shopping trips and other recreation. Affiliated with S.E.T. Ministry, which provides case management services. Other partner agencies also provide other supportive services.

SEPTEMBER 2016

Lexington Heritage

5020 S. 107th St. • Greenfield • 414-302-9700 www.heritagesenior.com

A 20-unit Assisted Living residence. When you enter the doors of Lexington Heritage you will find a small and comfortable facility with a very home-like atmosphere. Throughout the days many enjoy sitting in our sunroom viewing the beauty of our private patio. We have caring, dedicated caregivers on staff 24 hours a day to provide our residents with love, respect and dignity. We provide three home-cooked meals a day and have an array of activities for everyone to enjoy. Studio, large and small/bedrooms with private bathrooms. 2 bedroom/2 baths. All units have microwave and refrigerator. There is no enrollment/endowment fee. Activities: musical entertainment, trivia, crossword puzzles, church services, Pokeno, crafts and van for transportation. Affiliations: Heritage at Deer Creek Assisted Living and Memory Care, Heritage Court Memory Care, Heritage Eau Claire, Heritage West Allis, Heritage Court Waukesha, and Heritage Elm Grove.

Lincoln Village Port Washington

1300 W. Lincoln Ave. • Port Washington • 262-268-1300 Lincolnvillageseniorliving.com

The brand new Lincoln Village Port Washington offers a community pub, whirlpool spa, on-site beauty salon, patio and courtyards, multi-sensory Snoezelen room, therapy room and community room with private dining room. Offering 30 assisted living apartments, 11 enhanced living apartments and 20 memory care apartments. There are three floor plans: studios, one and two-bedroom apartments. Spouses may share apartments. Monthly rents range from $3,600 - $4,800/monthly for assisted living, $4,400 - $5,200/monthly for enhanced living and $4,600 - $5,400/monthly for memory care. Our meal plan is included in the rental rate. We have numerous recreational programs: music & 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 provide a well-trained thoughtful staff that will meet the care and needs of our residents 24-hours a day. You can have peace of mind knowing that our residents can maintain their independence and individuality in a safe nurturing environment.

Luther Manor

4545 N. 92nd St. • Wauwatosa • 414-464-3880 www.luthermanor.org

Independent living apartments, with or without supportive living services, and assisted living. Independence as long as you want it. Compassionate care whenever you need it. That’s what Luther Manor offers in our full continuum of care from independent living to hospice. When you need just a little extra help, supportive living services (RCAC) are offered in your independent living apartment. Our wide variety of live enrichment activities help residents live full, purposeful lives, and include card games, billiards, dart ball , chair and aqua exercise, presentations, Bible studies, musical performances, etc., as well as trips to the dinner theatre, the symphony and more. Three dining venues plus a beauty parlor and Manor Mart are favorites among residents. Every room has a view of our beautifully maintained grounds on our 29-acre campus. Apartment range from a small studio, 370 sq. ft., to large two bedroom, two bathroom apartments of over 1,600 sq. ft. and the rent varies by square footage. There is an enrollment/endowment fee but 90% is refundable. RCAC supportive living services are available including medication and oxygen management plus assistance with dressing and bathing. There are numerous activities for residents including cultural and restaurant outings, dartball, Bible study, musical presentation, exercise classes and more. Some supportive living services we provide are eye drops & medicine management bus transportation for shopping, housecleaning, and laundry services. We also have an on-site clinic with doctors and specialists from Columbia St. Mary’s (primary care, gerontologist, dentist, ophthalmologist, gynecologist, podiatrist, audiologist, physiologist etc.)

• BEST OF S.E. WI SENIOR HOUSING • 50PLUS • 11B

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• 1 Bedroom $600 • 2 Bedroom $690 • 24 hr. maintenance • same floor laundry • elevator

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• library • community room • game room and garden • professionally managed • sm. pets welcome

For Independent Seniors 55 & Better

414.769.9240

3120 E. Norwich Avenue • St. Francis, WI 53235 • thompsonmeadows@aol.com

12B • 50PLUS • BEST OF S.E. WI SENIOR HOUSING • SEPTEMBER 2016

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Meetinghouse

10901 W. Donna Dr. • Milwaukee • 414-357-8596

Meetinghouse Apartments for persons 55 years or better, affordable tax credit income limits apply, offers spacious one and two bedroom apartments.

All of our apartments include a washer & dryer, as well as all appliances. Heat is included along with underground parking and onsite management and 24hour maintenance. One bedroom apartments rent for $768 and 2 bedrooms are $922. There are a lot of activities, weekly coffee hours, library, guest speakers and monthly resident events. Activity services include the Hunger Task Force Stock Box program.

Parkwood Highlands Apartments and Townhomes 55+

13800 Park Central Boulevard • New Berlin • 262-821-5106 HighlandsCommunities.com

Parkwood Highlands offers spacious one and two bedroom apartments as well as townhomes. Enjoy all the conveniences of suburban living with the convenience of nearby shopping and restaurants, and parks and recreation. Our buildings are equipped with elevators, access controlled entries with intercoms and heated underground parking or attached garage. Each apartment/townhome is equipped with gas forced heat, central air conditioning, fully equipped kitchens, oversized and walk-in closets, tub or walk-in showers, additional storage, washer/dryer connections and more! Common areas include: Fireside and

Community Room, Fitness Center, Game Room, Billiards Room, Library, Sunroom and more! Enjoy a variety of social activities, travel, trips and tours including: catered dinners, social hour, guest speakers and entertainers, area concerts, exercise and fitness classes, Wii Bowling, Bocce Ball, Sheepshead, Bridge, educational seminars, themed parties, movies and more! Some apartments reserved for moderate income seniors. Become part of the Highlands family and Live the Highlands Life Today!

Prairie Meadows II & III

W168 N11374 Western Ave. • Germantown • 262-532-0974 prairiemeadowsapts.com

This is a Sec. 42 property for active seniors 55+. We are pet friendly with underground parking and washer & dryer hook-up in select units. We offer one bedroom, one bath units or two bedroom, one bath units. Rent is $765 and $912.

Our residents enjoy Bingo, Wii bowling, monthly birthday party and many other activities.

ProHealth Care Regency Senior Communities – Brookfield 777 N. Brookfield Road • Brookfield • 262-780-0321 RegencySeniorCommunities.com

ProHealth Care Regency Senior Communities is your affordable senior community in Brookfield, offering independent residences with no enrollment fee and nine different apartment floor plans ranging from one bedroom to two bedrooms with den on our South Campus. Our North Campus offers studio and one bedroom assisted living and attended care private residences and short-term guest residency. Our beautiful community is located on 23 acres, seven of which are a zoned conservancy providing a serene backdrop for our campus.

Residents take pleasure in our elegant common areas with fireplaces, beautiful private dining room, country store, bank, beauty and barber shop, library,

55 and Better Living at Its Best

Reach out to our beautiful community and private residences enriched with fun social activities, new friendships, fitness and wellness programs, delicious dining, and so much more!

Premier SENIOR & ASSISTED LIVING in your own spacious private residence with flexible lease terms.

PERSONAL TOURS DAILY Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Saturday - Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Ask about our newly remodeled apartment homes!

New Construction Coming in 2017

11077 W. Forest Home Ave., Hales Corners • (414) 425-1148 • WimmerCommunities.com

SEPTEMBER 2016

fitness center, chapel, and more. Favorite activities include musical entertainment, pub night and happy hour, bingo, balance class, and theme parties. Our independent South Campus offer hook-ups for an in-unit washer and dryer and heated underground parking, while our North Campus offers more assistance in a safe, secure environment where independence is encouraged. Additional amenities include multi-level fitness programs, lifelong learning programs, scheduled shopping, social outings, and other recreational trips. Residents find comfort in knowing there is an RN, LPNs, and CNAs on duty. We are a nonprofit member of the ProHealth Care family, giving our residents access to the best medical professionals, clinics, and hospitals with free transportation to ProHealth Care medical appointments.

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ProHealth Care Regency Senior Communities — Muskego W181 S8540 Lodge Boulevard • Muskego • 262-679-0888 RegencySeniorCommunities.com

ProHealth Care Regency Senior Communities is your charming hometown senior community in Muskego, offering senior and supportive living, assisted living, attended care residences, and short-term guest residency in one bedroom, one bedroom with den, and two bedroom-two bathroom floor plans with no enrollment fee. Our Regency-Muskego campus is located on 32 wooded acres featuring private senior living residences surrounded by a serene private lake.

Residents take pleasure in our lovely common areas, dining rooms, bank, beauty and barber shop, country store, chapel, library, and more. Our pet-friendly facility includes amenities like all appliances, in-unit washer and dryer, and included underground or garage parking. Additional services consist of over 400 types of activities including trips, socials, fitness classes, educational and recreational programming, free transportation to shopping, handicap-accessible units, and more. Other fun activities include happy hours, musical entertainment, and specialty meals. Rent starts at $820 for independent residences. Residents find comfort in knowing we have RNs and CNAs on staff 24 hours a day.

We are a nonprofit member of the ProHealth Care family, giving our residents access to the best medical professionals, clinics, and hospitals with free transportation to ProHealth Care medical appointments.

ProHealth Care Regency Senior Communities — New Berlin 13750 West National Avenue • New Berlin • 262-789-1699 RegencySeniorCommunities.com

ProHealth Care Regency Senior Communities is a pleasant senior community in New Berlin offering senior and supportive living, catered care, assisted living, attended care residences, and short-term guest residency. Living arrangements include studio, one bedroom, one bedroom with den, and two bedroom floor plans with no enrollment or endowment fee. Our Regency-New Berlin campus is located on 31 acres, bordering ProHealth Care Park and just minutes from downtown Milwaukee.

Residents enjoy our grand dining hall, Internet café, sports pub, fitness gym, lovely common area, bank, beauty and barber shop, country store, chapel, library, and more. Popular activities include social and craft groups, pool and dart leagues, religious services, plus bus trips to shopping, theaters, and other local attractions. Other services include busy fitness activities, social opportunities, monitored security response, 24-hour health staff, and an on-site clinic. Rent starts at $1,430 and RNs and CNAs are available to handle emergencies 24 hours a day. RNs are on-site eight hours a day, seven days a week regularly.

ProHealth Care Regency is a nonprofit member of the ProHealth Care family, giving our residents greater access to the best medical professionals, clinics, and hospitals with free transportation.

Make one of these properties your NEW HOME! • Exercise Room • Air Conditioned • Secured Entrance • Cable • Close to Shopping • Pets Ok • Handicap Accessible • Professionally Managed by Dominium • Income Restrictions Apply Breezewood Village 262-367-2868

450 Sunnyslope Dr., Hartland

Meeting House 414-357-8596

10901 W. Donna Dr., Milwaukee

Prairie Meadows II & III 262-532-0974

W168 N11374 Western Ave., Germantown

14B • 50PLUS • BEST OF S.E. WI SENIOR HOUSING • SEPTEMBER 2016

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Reilly-Joseph Company

117 N. Jefferson Street Suite 202 • Milwaukee • 414-271-4116 lowincomerentalsmilwaukee.com

Reilly-Joseph Co. offers 1 bedroom apartments. Government subsidized for ages 62 plus. Rent is based on 30 percent of gross income.

Saint John’s On The Lake

1840 N. Prospect Ave. • Milwaukee • 414-272-2022 www.saintjohnsmilw.org

Saint John’s On The Lake is a non-profit organization known for its 148year tradition of providing exceptional care for older adults, with a 5-star overall CMS Medicare rating, and spectacular lakefront and city views.

Saint John’s offers 24 private Assisted Living suites which feature private bathrooms, some with walk-in showers and private balconies. Our compassionate care staff embraces a person-centered philosophy for retirement living that is open and diverse, accepts a person as an individual and encourages self-directed care. We are here to provide assistance with essential daily living activities such as dressing, personal care and medication management. Our team approach to care includes Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants.

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.

A Better View On Life LIFESTYLE. Location. Life Care.

Saint John’s LifeStreams program focuses on whole-person wellness.

Choose from an exciting array of on-site cultural, educational and social events planned just for you.

Or, enjoy nearby restaurants, theaters and museums. Of course, you may decide to do nothing at all.

The choice is always yours.

Call us, or visit our web site at www.SaintJohnsMilw.org to learn more about how you can continue living a vibrant life at Saint John’s.

414-831-7300 1840 North Prospect Avenue www.SaintJohnsMilw.org 414-831-7300

Shorehaven Lake Terrace Apartments

1306 W. Wisconsin Ave. • Oconomowoc • 262-560-6919 www.shorehavenliving.org

It’s happening, right here on Oconomowoc’s Lac La Belle shores. Lake Terrace Apartments East is a new catered living campus lifestyle designed for independent seniors. Shorehaven’s Lake Terrace Apartments expansion offers 47 apartments to be completed late summer, 2017.

Catered living empowers residents to design their own lifestyle, choosing from nine floor plans and an array of additional support services. Residents may choose the services they need, when they need them. Balconies, lake views, pier access, dining venues through a casual café and full-service restaurant, full ser-

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414.282.5044

4955 S. Greenbrook Terrace Greenfield, WI 53220

SEPTEMBER 2016

vice salon, pet recreation area, heated underground parking, and a Fitness Center with an indoor pool and exercise rooms will be included in new construction.

Lake Terrace Apartments East is part of the Shorehaven Campus, a continuing care retirement campus on Oconomowoc’s west side. Call 262 560-6919 or email lrecht@lho.org to learn about this new opportunity in senior living.

Silvernail Senior Apartments

2451 Silvernail Rd. • Waukesha/Pewaukee • 262-896-2100 WimmerCommunities.com

Independent Senior Living Community 55 & Better! Section 42, income limits may apply. Conveniently located within a mile of everything! Sunlit room, nice sized kitchens with all major appliances, safe bathrooms and great closet space. Rent includes underground parking, laundry, storage locker, activities.

Friendly and fun community encouraging friendships and an active lifestyle.

Pet Friendly, Smoke-free. Tours M-F, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sat/Sun., -By Appointment Only. Living arrangements available include 1BD/1 Bath, 2BD/1 Bath, nice closet space, spacious rooms. Monthly rent for 1BD/$742, 2BD/$898, rent includes underground parking and free laundry. Medical services include wellness clinic, Podiatrist and Audiologist services. Popular activities include Bingo, socials, Wii Bowling, seasonal parties and Bookmobile. Supportive activity services include weekly transportation to grocery stores, on site banking services, country store, salon, chapel and fitness room.

• BEST OF S.E. WI SENIOR HOUSING • 50PLUS • 15B

washer and in unit washer/dryer, individual heating and central air conditioning controls, 9 foot vaulted ceiling, cable TV and internet ready. Our community is a secure building and has a chapel, beauty/barber shop, craft room, woodshop, fitness room, library, on-site banking, community gardens, guest suite, kitchen/ community room, elevator access, heated underground parking plus a car wash bay. Living arrangements available include one bedroom to two bedrooms plus a den. Monthly fees start from $691 - $1,516. We do have an entrance fee which is 90 percent refundable. Sorry, no pets with the exception of service animals. The Steeple View Weekly Newsletter will keep you up-to-date on the many activities and events. Popular activities include dart-ball, patio parties, bible study, birthday celebrations and game nights. Call today for your private tour.

Stoney Creek Adult Community

S69 W14142 Tess Corners • Muskego • 414-422-4686 www.stoneycreekmuskego.com

Independent living for those 55+. Stoney Creek is owned and operated by Lutherans Inc. for Elderly. We are on 10 beautiful country acres. We have many amenities that our residents enjoy. We have happy residents! We offer one and two bedroom units and all units have appliances and laundry. Monthly rent is from $589 to $750. We have an enrollment/endowment fee that is 90% refundable. Popular activities that we have are trips, games, happy hour, billiards and gardening.

Steeple View Christian Senior Independent Living 12455 W. Janesville Rd. • New Berlin • 414-525-5500 www.steepleview.org

Be as active as you choose in your new lifestyle at Steeple View! We have 79 spacious apartment homes with 5 different floor plans, each with a patio or balcony. Steeple View has so many amenities; it’s easy to understand why people love it here. Our apartment homes have appliances including, microwave, dish-

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16B • 50PLUS • BEST OF S.E. WI SENIOR HOUSING • SEPTEMBER 2016

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The Regency Apartments

200 Southtowne Drive • South Milwaukee • 414-764-5335

The Regency Apartments offers Independent Living. Heat, water, underground parking and all appliances included. Laundry rooms on each floor. Close to shopping, churches, and medical facilities. We have a library and fitness room.

Located on a park-like setting with a community room, patio and 2 heated pools.

Monthly bingo is one of the most popular activities. Living arrangements include 2 BR/2 Bath, 930 sq. ft. to 1056 sq. ft. Monthly rent starting at $920.

Sunrise Village

2500 10th Ave. • South Milwaukee • 414-764-7997

This is a 55+ affordable housing community. Income limits may apply. At Sunrise Village we have one and two-bedroom apartments with fully equipped kitchens, ample closet space, a beautiful community room with a full kitchen for activities. Enjoy Bingo, cards and crafts with other residents. One-bedroom units are $750 and two-bedrooms range from $850 to $922. All rents include heat, water, sewer and trash removal. There is professional management and 24hour emergency maintenance at Sunrise Village. Pets are cherished at Sunrise Village, call today!

Sunset Heights

1926 Madera St. • Waukesha • 262-240-9406 Ext. 4

Sunset Heights Apartments offer independent living with supportive services. Subsidized rental housing based on income. Tenants pay 30% of income for rent. Gas heat and hot water included. On-site resident management. One bedroom one bath apartments include secured entry, parking, bus line access, laundry facilities, cable TV, handicap accessibility and convenient access to interstate and shopping.

The Woods of Cedar Village

3311 W. College Ave. • Franklin • 414-761-0244 www.cedarvillagehousing.com

Government subsidized/low-income housing for Seniors 62 and older.

Professionally managed Senior Housing in a wooded setting. Fully renovated 1 bedroom apartments and common areas. Full time on-site management, maintenance and service coordinator help Seniors. “Age in Place” and live independently. We offer 1 bedroom renovated apartments. Monthly costs are based on income. Activities include: movies, BINGO, gardening, cookouts and holiday parties. There is a fulltime service coordinator on staff.

Thompson Meadows

3120 E. Norwich Ave. • St. Francis • 414-769-9240 thompsonmeadows@aol.com

Thompson Meadows is in a quiet-residential setting. Types of living: 1 BR & 2 BR. We offer off-street parking, on bus line, shared laundry facilities, air conditioning, pets (some limitations apply), secured entrance, cable TV hook up, close to shopping, handicap accessible and convenient access to interstate.

Other amenities: Library, community room and game room. Elevator, 24-hour maintenance emergency pull cords in the bedroom and bathroom.

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Beauty and Barber Shop Emergency Call System Storage Rehabilitation Gym

Main Dining Room Private Dining Room Walking Path Outdoor Garden Area

GENERAL AMENITIES

Guest Room(s) Lounges Mail Room Reserved Resident Parking

3933 S. Prairie Hill Ln • Greenfield WI.

414.327.2800

Guest Parking Complimentary Wi-Fi Smoke-Free Environment

Pet Friendly Individually Controlled Heat and Air

SEPTEMBER 2016

• BEST OF S.E. WI SENIOR HOUSING • 50PLUS • 17B

Tudor Oaks Senior Living Community

S77 W12929 McShane Drive • Muskego • 414-529-0100 www.TudorOaks.net

Tudor Oaks Senior Living Community’s redeveloped campus provides wonderful amenities and convenient services to continue the high standards of our 35-year history. The community encompasses all the avenues maturing adults may travel: Independent Living, Supportive Care, Assisted Living, Memory Care, 24-Hour Skilled Nursing plus short term Rehab Care all on our 110 acre campus. Residents select from 16 different styles of apartments with one-bedroom, one-bath or two-bedroom, two-bath options. All apartments include: granite counters, ceramic tile walk-in showers, balconies/patios and attached heated garages. Full service skilled nursing is available 24/7 in the Frances Henry Center at Tudor Oaks. Our most popular activities include: Bocce ball tournaments in the Glenn Cove Senior Sports Complex which also offers: horse shoes, croquet, and two golfing areas. Plus aquatic classes, educational presentations and grill outs on the new patio with a lovely fire feature. We also offer busses with scheduled routes for shopping and church on Sunday. Plus a private car and driver is also available. Housekeeping is included two times a month. Tudor Oaks is not associated with a health care service so residents are free to select their own doctor and hospital of choice.

Seven Neighborhood Assisted Living Homes located in Milwaukee & Waukesha Counties.

Villa’s At The Station

8935 S. Woodcreek Dr. • Oak Creek • 414-788-0242

Villa’s at the Station is an Independent senior community 55 plus. Heat and electric included, secured lobby, elevator, community room w/weekly activities, beauty salon, underground parking, laundry facilities on each floor and on site management. No income limits. We have 1 and 2 bedrooms w/1 bath, cathedral ceilings on third floor units, patios and balconies available. Rents start at $719 with no enrollment/endowment fee. Popular activities include bingo, movie night, coffee clatch, cards and cookouts.

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 clinic, hospice care, and pastoral care.

We specialize in ventilator and respiratory care. VMP’s short-term rehabilitation services allow patients to return home safely and remain independent after a hospital visit when they need to regain strength and stamina. Therapy services are specific to patients’ needs and are available in private and semi-private rooms. Free transportation from the hospital upon admission is available.

VMP’s Senior Community Club is open to residents and the community, offering many in-house events and classes, as well as off-campus trips. Popular outings include Brewer tailgates, theater outings, and occasional overnight destinations.

Fees for the independent living apartments are monthly rentals with no entrance fee, the assisted living monthly fees vary depending on the level of care and the size of the apartment, (some public funding is available, call for details), and rehabilitation and skilled nursing health care fees are covered by most insurance.

The mission of VMP is to provide a full range of senior healthcare for residents, patients and the community in accordance with Christian values. We have been in business for 90 years.

Visit our website at: www.cle-ccls.com

Our NEW State-of-the-Art facilities specializing in dementia care and individuals needing physical and medical care.

Haven in Cudahy is newly completed, stately 24-suite assisted living community.

Haven in Bayside is a beautiful 20-suite assisted living community minutes from Lake Michigan in one of the most prestigious neighborhoods.

Call or email today for more information!

414.258.9955 ext. 10 or info@cle-ccls.com

YOUR FAMILY. OUR PRIVILEGE.

Trust Clement Manor for a Continuum of Care

• Adult Day Services • Transitional Care • Independent and Assisted Living • Memory Care • Long-Term Care • Lifelong Learning When the time comes that you need to make difficult decisions, we can help. Call us today at 414.321.1800 to schedule a visit. Come see how we enrich lives every day.

Sponsored by the School Sisters of St. Francis 3939 S. 92nd St. • Greenfield, Wis. 414.321.1800 • clementmanor.com

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18B • 50PLUS • BEST OF S.E. WI SENIOR HOUSING • SEPTEMBER 2016

Condo Style Apartments BROOKFIELD • NEW BERLIN • MUSKEGO Private Entrance, Washer/Dryer in unit. 1 or 2 Baths, 1 or 2 Car Attached Garages.

Most pets ok.

Starting at

$895

Call 414-297-9880

Wildwood Highlands Apartments and Townhomes 55+

N78 W17445 Wildwood Drive • Menomonee Falls 262-251-9000 • HighlandsCommunities.com

Wildwood Highlands offers spacious one and two bedroom apartments as well as townhomes. Our 28 acre community is surrounded by a natural wildlife preserve with walking paths that meander through a wooded forest. Our buildings are equipped with elevators, access controlled entries with intercoms and heated underground parking or attached garage. Each apartment/townhome is equipped with gas forced heat, central air conditioning, fully equipped kitchens, oversized and walk-in closets, tub or walk-in showers, additional storage,basic cable, washer/dryer connections and more! Common areas include: Fireside Room and Community Room, Fitness Center, Hair Salon, Gardening Area, Library, Outdoor Car Wash, Shuffleboards and more! Enjoy a variety of social activities, travel, trips and tours including: catered dinners, social hour, guest speakers and entertainers, area concerts, exercise and fitness classes, educational seminars, themed parties, movies, card games and more! Become part of the Highlands family and Live the Highlands Life Today!

Woodfield Condominiums

Buena Park Road & Woodfield Drive • Waterford • 262-514-3955 www.bielinski.com/Condominums/Woodfield.aspx

With beautiful wooded views, and Rivermoor County Club golf course just across the street, Woodfield homeowners can enjoy a relaxing lifestyle as well as the shops and restaurants of downtown Waterford. We have ranch duplex condominiums with two bedrooms, two baths, sunroom and an attached 2-car garage.

Tudor Oaks

Amazing

...An Retirement Option!!!

Cottonwood Trails Apartments 4600 S. Nicholson Ave, Cudahy, WI

Cottonwood Trails First Apartments is a month free senior complex with 1 year which offers income lease eligible 1 & 2 bedroom units for adults 55 plus.

This is a non-smoking environment with heated underground parking, elevator service, laundry rooms on each floor, controlled entry access with private intercom, and a community room for social activities. Heat and water are included in the rent.

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Come see for yourself!

Call 414-529-0100 for a tour or visit www.TudorOaks.net for a fly-thru video of our community.

414-483-9969 to schedule a showing.

All specials are subject to change.

Tudor Oaks Senior Living Community

S77 W12929 McShane Drive, Muskego, WI 53150

414-529-0100 www.TudorOaks.net

Tudor Oaks Retirement Community is owned and operated by American Baptist Homes of the Midwest, a not-for-profit provider of senior housing and healthcare since 1930.

cottonwood@bearproperty.com

SEPTEMBER 2016

Housing Just For You!

• BEST OF S.E. WI SENIOR HOUSING • 50PLUS • 19B

New Horizon Property Management

Because We Care Clean, Safe, Subsidized, Affordable, and Independent Living for Seniors 62+ and Persons with Physical Disabilities in Milwaukee, WI

Senior Housing Abundant Life Apartments - 6421 W. Port Ave. Faith Manor Apartments - 7915 N. 66th St. James and John Apartments *Smoke Free Building* 8614 W. Fond du Lac Ave. Trinity Manor Apartments - 7920 N. 66th St.

Physically Disabled Housing Blanche and Madge Apartments - 6965 N. 55th St. Garden Grove Apartments - 7472 N. Granville Rd. Refreshing Springs Apartments - 8700 W. Fond du Lac Ave.

All of our well maintained buildings offer 1 bedroom units, appliances, an on-site caretaker, locked lobbies, intercom systems, off street parking, laundry facilities, blinds, air conditioning sleeves, and community rooms for building events and activities. Some buildings even have 2 bedroom units and extra storage.

Call For An Application!

New Horizon Property Management P. O. Box 240044 Milwaukee, WI 53224

Phone: 262-242-2878 Fax: 262-242-0978 Email: blcelc@sbcglobal.net

20B • 50PLUS • BEST OF S.E. WI SENIOR HOUSING • SEPTEMBER 2016