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Beatles Tumultuous Visit Revived by Bob Barry Book

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The formally attired Barry’s: son Rob, left, daughter Heidi, right, are shown with Bob and wife Nancy in the middle. BY JACK PEARSON of 1964 when every teenager around Years from now if someone were and a good many adults as well went to produce a history of Milwaukee, out of their heads in glee with the visit one of its chapters would undoubtedly by the most popular rock music group describe some the wild and joyous cel- in the world, the Beatles. ebrations that have occurred here over That third momentous celebrathe years. Three that might be consid- tion is the one this article is concerned ered are when the city went bonkers with. It and other appearances in Milover the announcement in August of waukee by many world famed celeb1945 that World War II had ended; rities is described in loving detail by another in October of 1957, when the the legendary former Milwaukee disc then beloved Milwaukee Braves won jockey Bob Barry, in a new book entiMilwaukee’s first and, only World Se- tled “Rock ‘N’ Roll Radio Milwaukee: ries championship and the streets were Stories From the Fifth Beatle.” filled with happy revelers all night Barry just happens to be the ideal long; and finally, the hoopla and pan- author of such a book as he was part demonium that resulted in September and parcel of that and hundreds of

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Reasons to have cataract surgery 1.

Vision improvement can enhance quality of life (ability to read, write, watch TV, use the phone, etc.) and reduce psychological distress (worry and frustration). “Removing cloudy cataracts and improving vision can also increase the amount of light and color which enters the eye, thus positively impacting cortisol, melatonin, and mood levels,” states Brett Rhode, MD. “In one study, people who had their cataracts removed and replaced with implants had half the car accident risk of those who didn’t have surgery,” cites Daniel Ferguson, MD.

3. “You'll decrease your risk of falling and hip fractures,” says Mark Freedman, MD. Of the 1,000+ hip fractures that occur each day, many are due to visual impairment from cataracts. 4. “Medicare covers 80% of the allowable cost of cataract surgery and insurance covers a majority (or sometimes all) of the remainder,” notes Daniel Paskowitz, MD, PhD. 5. "Our team uses the latest technology, so the operation takes only 1530 minutes. Afterward, patients go home and resume most all normal activities within hours, and vision noticeably improves within days," says Michael Raciti, MD. 6. Cataract removal with lens implantation began in 1949 and is the most commonly performed surgical procedure for Americans age 65+. “The overwhelming majority of patients improve their vision— often to levels not seen in years,” says optometrist David Scheidt, OD.

MDs review cataract surgery process by Cheryl L. Dejewski

What happens during surgery

In June, we reviewed the causes, symptoms and risks of cataracts. Today, we examine treatment. Why you need a lens implant “During cataract surgery, once the cloudy lens (about the size of an aspirin) is removed, an artificial lens implant (IOL) needs to be placed permanently inside the eye to restore focusing ability, peripheral (side) vision, and depth perception.

for your eye, budget and lifestyle,” says Brett Rhode, MD, an eye surgeon with thousands of cases under his surgical cap.

How the surgeon prepares

Lens Implant

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Clear Image

‘Basic’ IOLs are like miniature internal contact lenses set for a single prescription power—usually to provide clear vision in the distance for driving, watching TV, and other tasks. Most patients with these lenses still need reading glasses or bifocals. ‘Advanced technology’ IOLs reduce dependence on glasses by adjusting for astigmatism and/or providing multiple focusing zones. Your surgeon will help you determine which type of IOL is best

“We take the results of your pre-operative tests and enter information regarding the length of the eye and curvature of the cornea into a special computer that calculates which prescription IOL would best restore your vision to pre-cataract levels. We then customize the type of implant and surgical technique to fit your needs— taking into consideration overall health, any diabetic or retinal problems, lifestyle, and other factors,” says Daniel Ferguson, ophthalmologist and partner at Eye Care Specialists. Fellow partner and skilled surgeon Daniel Paskowtiz, MD, PhD, adds, “We never lose sight of the fact that even though we have performed tens of thousands of cataract procedures, each patient is unique and must be treated as so.”

“Cataract surgery is performed on an outpatient basis using local anesthesia (often just drops to numb the eye). Typically, a no-stitch, self-sealing micro-incision is made to remove the cataract and insert the lens implant. Utilizing these advanced techniques, the procedure itself usually takes only about 15-30 minutes and total time at the outpatient surgery center is about 2-3 hours,” says Michael Raciti, MD, an eye care specialist who also performs laser-assisted cataract removal.

What happens after surgery “After surgery, patients go home to resume most activities within hours, and their vision noticeably improves within days. Most people are so pleased with seeing things brighter and clearer, that they can’t wait to have their other eye done,” notes Mark Freedman, MD, senior partner at Eye Care Specialists.

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Politics is important in democracy Every so often, I jot down a list of the things that discourage me about our country. There’s the widespread disregard for our core values of tolerance and mutual respect, for instance. Our declining national optimism, and our relaxed attitude toward fixing our election machinery, overseeing financial institutions, and we need to be sure that our key democratic institutions and processes are working effectively. There’s wage stagnation, income inequality, a high poverty rate, failing infrastructure, inadequate health-care coverage, a dysfunctional Congress. … You get the idea. This is not really a list of failings. It’s a to-do list. And it pretty much begs the question, if we’re not to throw up our hands and give in, how do we make progress on it? Well, I’ll tell you: politics. I suppose most Americans will disagree. How can we depend on people — politicians — whom many hold in utter disregard? And what can we expect from political institutions like legislatures, Congress, the bureaucracy, the political parties, and a rickety electoral system that are widely viewed with suspicion? The answer, I think, has to be that we should do all we can to encourage

CONGRESS

By Lee Hamilton and support them to fix these problems, because they’re all we’ve got. American politics can be an inefficient, noisy, messy ride. But be careful before you condemn it and its practitioners, because alternatives like a chaotic anarchy or the brutal efficiency of a dictatorship are far worse. In other words, if we’re going to attack the problems that concern us, we need politics: otherwise, our government would grind to a halt. We would be without a means of remedying our collective problems. The institutions of politics — the rule of law, elections, city councils, legislatures, Congress — are the way we make operational a government of, by, and for the people. They are how we work together. At its heart, politics is about searching for a remedy to a problem, and building support behind that

remedy. It’s the way we try to keep citizens satisfied and strive to meet their hopes, demands and dreams. At its best, politics and political involvement are how we give citizens a feeling of community and an understanding that we’re all in this together. It’s our vehicle for expressing shared values and for reconciling the tensions, diversity and differences among us that are bound to arise as we tackle these enormously difficult challenges. This is not to say that our system is even close to perfect. The list of things we need to fix — from the influence of money on elections and political decision-making to an elections machinery that is crying out for attention and reform — is long. But we need to strike a balance. As a citizen you have to be critical of your system and ask yourself how to improve it and support reforms that would make it better. Yet I worry that our disdain for politicians and the howling criticism aimed at our democratic institutions in recent years has so undermined confidence in the system that people have lost their trust in their fellow citizens, their elected representatives, and their institutions — in other words, in the very people, or-

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ganizations, and core values that can get us out of this mess. If you ask people what they most cherish about our political system, most will say it’s the idea of opportunity. For all its fits and starts, it’s horse-trading and negotiating and raw give and take, politics is also how we try to provide equal rights, civil liberties, and a fair shot at opportunity for all. Sure, we fall short of the ideal. But in a representative democracy, it’s the mechanism we possess to try to create a more perfect union. The plain truth is, it doesn’t do much good just to talk about the ideals or shared values of America. You also have to try to realize them on the ground, to pull them out of the complicated — and often self-contradictory — mass of popular longings and opinions and translate them into policy and law. For better or worse, politics is how we do this. 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.

Want to lower the cost of drugs? Look to Seniorcare Recently President Trump announced his “Blueprint to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out-of Pocket Costs”, a 44 page document that is neither a plan nor a bill, but rather a summary of challenges with a bunch of ideas that could, possibly, address them. For example, many of the recommendations say things like the Department of Health and Human Services “may support improved competition” or “may support better negotiation.” Of course, whether or not they “may” support these ideas likely depends on whether or not Pharma, the drug industry’s powerful lobbying group, wants HHS to support them. But, one recommendation that is missing is the President’s campaign promise to allow Medicare to negotiate drug prices. In fact, Medicare is prohibited by federal law from negotiating prices with drug companies as part of the 2003 law that created Medicare Part D.

AGING ISSUES

By Tom Frazier The “Plan” is based on four ideas: Increasing competition, Better negotiation, Creating incentives to lower list prices, and Reducing patient outof-pocket spending. While the President’s proposal didn’t exactly strike fear in the hearts of drug companies (stocks in drug companies spiked after the President’s announcement), there are some good proposals included according to the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (NCPSSM). The President’s plan would

require that a portion of rebates that Part D insurers negotiate with drug manufacurers be given back to consumers. The NCPSSM supports this provision while acknowledging that it does not lower the cost of drugs. Another provision supported by the National Committee would eliminate cost-sharing for generic drugs for low-income seniors that would lower out-of pocket costs and encourage the use of generics over higher cost brand name drugs. The President’s plan would prohibit Part D contracts from having “gag clauses” that prevent pharmacists from disclosing to consumers when it costs less to pay out-of-pocket for a drug than it would cost to use their insurance coverage. Unbelievable! Another positive proposal would reform Part D outpatient drug payments by limiting payments for price increases for drugs that are above the inflation rate and cut incentives for

doctors to write high-price precriptions. While there are some positive ideas, there are others that might actually increase the price of drugs so I suggest you not count on significant savings any time soon. SENIORCARE

The Walker Administration, after attempting to gut SeniorCare in the last two state budgets, has now decided (in an election year) that Wisconsin’s extremely popular and cost-effective Rx drug program for lower-income seniors should be extended for the next 10 years beginning in 2019. As you may remember, SeniorCare is a Medicaid Waiver program (meaning a waiver from the federal government) to provide affordable Rx drugs to seniors (65+) with incomes below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level ($24,280 for an individual and $32,920 for a couple in 2018). There is a simple application FRAZIER continued on page 13

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EDITORIALS

We remember with much gratitude those who gave their lives while serving our great nation.

Are our voices heard in Washington? The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare believes that offense is the best defense and so is launching an attack in our nation’s capital to protect these programs that are so important to older people. Going a step further, the Committee explains that there is a bill in Congress right now, the Social Security 2100 Act, that would, if passed, increase Social Security benefits by about two percentage points, ensuring that the COLA (Cost of Living adjustment) is real. In addition, it would cut taxes

for working seniors and force everyone to pay their fair shares by eliminating the cap on Social Security payroll taxes. Only about one-half of senior citizens had more than $10,000 stashed away at their retirement. Would you believe that up to twothirds of people getting Social Security actually rely on these benefits? Many are on the brink of poverty. You are asked to show your support for this bill by letting your congressman know you support it and wish him or her to do likewise.

There is a federal program, in effect since John F. Kennedy was president, which should be reconsidered by Congress. This is Executive Order 10988, which allows federal employees the right to bargain collectively. Even the leading democratic president of all-time, Franklin D. Roosevelt would not approve of this enacted program. Actually, 22 million federal employees with Civil Service job protection also have union representation. This obvi-

ously is why the federal salaries are 16 percent above those for similar work outside of government. Add to this, the 18 percent higher employee benefits than in the private sector for similar duties and who would not love to have a federal position? Perhaps the entire Washington, D.C. swamp doesn’t need cleansing, but there are numerous programs that need looking into and undergoing some types of necessary adjustment.

Swamping away

Fourth of July On this coming independence day, the Fourth of July, let us understand and appreciate that our nation, the United States of America, is a great country, so safe and free of bondage and wars because of the efforts in military service of so

many men and women. We can never sufficiently thank those who served so bravely. So at this time and place, let us give a patriotic thank you for their service. God continue to bless America and its people.

was going to be easy, he or she was deceiving you. The only things sugar-coated are the white cookies. I firmly do believe that persons who, so to speak, put both oars in the DEAR SAM: Pray, hope and don’t worry were water and pull forward on them will the words of a person now long dead. be in the race if not always the winBut perhaps too many of us never wor- ner. Don’t you remember being told, ry as we stumble our ways through a perhaps numerous times, that it is not whether you win or lose in a particular happy-go lucky life. What, if any, might your opinion game, but how you played it. Life is no different. be? Just remember that common sense Sincerely, is not so common. Daniel Short Senior Answer Man DEAR DANIEL: If someone ever told you that life SENIOR ANSWER MAN

The Wisconsin legislature There are times when we may rightfully question the why and wherefore of those in the Wisconsin Legislature. Of course, there are people there who really are concerned about we, Wisconsinites. But are they all? We suspect there are others - perhaps too many of them - who are more interested in feathering their own nests. Still, there are others, we are certain, who have issues never to be revealed to their constituents. As to the nest feathering, a good place to begin this examination might

It Makes Me

It does make me somewhat disgusted when I see the terribly mean ways of some people and read about the horribly selfish activities of others. How can we ever expect to enjoy peace

be with the per diem program that pays $157 for those who would stay overnight in Madison supposedly and $78 for those representatives who would be there for the day. We might guess that those who use the per diem payroll bonus are among the 56 legislators who consider themselves as full time in that capacity. Just in case you are interested, the average age of a representative is 50; age 58 for senators; salary $50,950.

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in this world when there is so much hatred, selfishness and ill will? If you shook your family, tree what type of people might fall out of it?

Killing TIMEWITH JIM McLOONE With all of this Comey and Mueller business in Washington, D.C., it might be time for the FBI to put some bite into the operations like having investigators (alligators wearing vests). RRRRR July is the seventh month of the year. We look forward to July 4 and our celebration of Independence Day. Do enjoy it as the next holiday is not until Labor Day, Sept. 3. RRRRR The good old days were when we were young and not always so good. RRRRR Since retirement, many of us aren’t morning persons. The morning newspaper can be read at noon. RRRRR Is friendly advice always good advice? RRRRR Can you imagine being in a foreign country, selecting a phone number and then being told to press one for English? Isn’t that our language? Why do we need to press one for it in this KILLING TIME continued on page 19

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A Baby Boom Tsunami! I have heard many terms for the next generation of older adults, such as 55+, seniors active adults, and just plain baby boomers. Over 75 million strong, this generation born between 1946 and 1964 is changing the housing and economic landscape of our country. Now between the ages of 54-72, baby boomers are entering the next phase of their lives…retirement…or are they? Boomers pride themselves as active adults wanting quality in their remaining years versus quantity. Over 65% plan on working beyond retirement and most plan to age-in-place versus moving to warmer climates. They want to stay near family and continue to engage in their communities. These choices have profound effects on the future landscape of housing; either in retirement apartments/communities or single-family homes purchased with the goal of right-sizing. Given these facts, what will be the likely choice for today’s post World War Two generation? Many studies show that most baby-boomers who decide to move from their long-time homes will

MOVING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION

By Bruce Nemovitz want either luxury apartments on one level or a single family one level ranch home. Most prefer under 1,900 square feet, versus today’s millennials preferring over 2,400 square feet. It is critical to these would-be buyers to have a full bath and master bedroom on the main floor. Basements are optional. Over 63% would prefer new energy efficient homes on a quiet street. The intention of moving is to find an environment that would support a busy lifestyle and support a quality life. In the next 5 years, baby boomers who comprise 25% of the U.S. population will control 70% of all wealth and over 50% of discretionary spending. Therefore, builders and owners of se-

nior apartments and communities will be paying close attention to the buying habits of the 55+ boomer. There are currently planned retirement communities such as “The Villages” in Florida where single-family ranch homes are surrounded by activity and hobby venues such as golf courses, and numerous hobby clubs. However, here in the Milwaukee-Metro area, I believe this type of 55+ housing is far behind many parts of the country. When I receive a call from an active baby boomer looking to ‘right-size’ into a single-family home strictly zoned for 55+, the choices are almost nil. There are very few, if any, gated communities to choose from currently. However, builders are beginning to see the opportunities to cash in on the future desired housing for our current 54-72-year-old population. I am quite confident that new condominium developments will begin to flourish in the coming years. Most homeowners that I deal with, who are considering purchasing a condominium, request a side by side ranch with attached garage, two bedrooms and

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an office, and full basement. Avoiding stairs is critical, so also having the laundry on the main floor is a must. Those choosing not to purchase with the goal of freeing up equity in their current homes are choosing communities that are supporting their active lifestyles. Again, one level being critical. The future boom in new construction will mirror the hopes and desires of our 75 million baby boomers. You will see senior single-family condos and homes populate all communities in the coming 5 years. These projects will also be supported by activity centers as well as medical services. The expectation for our midwest retirees to move to warmer climates will be the exception, not the rule. This is a 360-degree shift from previous thinking. The past recession has caused a shift in thinking from lives of travel to a more family-centered lifestyle. Being near grandchildren and extended family has become the norm and will determine the future housing markets of the future. Not a bad trade-off when you think about our millennials who NEMOVITZ continued on page 20

STILL PLANNING TO SELL THIS YEAR? THE FALL MARKET IS THE BEST TIME BEFORE WINTER HITS. If you’re not quite ready to put your home for sale now, get it ready this summer! Typically the Fall (September to mid-Novemeber) has the most buyers ready to close on a home before winter comes. The market then dies down until March. For more info on the real estate market or to schedule a FREE consultation, visit www.SeniorRealtor.com or call us at 262-242-6177.

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The basics of applying for Social Security benefits BY TOM MARGENAU

I’ve saved up a bunch of questions that have to do with applying for various kinds of Social Security benefits. Frankly, I think of most of them as rather elementary. But then I remind myself that I’ve dealt with Social Security issues almost every day of my life for the past 45 years. And most of my readers deal with the program, at least in a major way, only once in their life -- at the time they file for benefits. So I hope those of you pushing Social Security age get something out of this.

: I want to retire when I am 66 in September. When should I apply for benefits?

: The Social Security Administration recommends that you file three months before your eligibility date. So you could start the ball rolling now already. But there really is no need to rush. Most Social Security retirement claims are very simple and SSA processes them in a matter of days. So you could wait until September if you wanted to and your first check (the check that comes in October) will show up on time. Still, better safe than sorry. So apply sometime this month or next.

: How do you recommend I file for my Social Security benefits?

: About 95 percent of us have straightforward Social Security claims. In other words, you don’t want to play games trying to beat the system. You just want to file for your retirement benefits. In that case, I strongly recommend you file online at http://www.socialsecurity.gov. It’s simple and easy. I did so a few years back and it probably took me a halfhour to finish the process. If you do have a scenario that you think might be complicated (like trying to get a combination of retirement and spousal benefits), then you should probably do that in person. Call SSA at 800-772-1213 and either file by phone or set up an appointment to talk to

someone at your local Social Security office. : What documents do I need to file for my Social Security benefits?

: It depends on the kind of benefits you are trying to get. Think of it this way: You usually have to provide evidence to support your eligibility. For example, if it’s for a retirement claim, you need to prove you are old enough to qualify. So to do that, you need a birth certificate. If you are filing for spousal benefits, you need to prove not only your age but also that you are married to the person on whose Social Security record you are applying. So that would be a marriage certificate. If you are a divorced spouse, you’d need to provide your divorce papers as well. If you want to apply for widow’s benefits, in addition to proving your age and marriage, you need a death certificate, too. In all cases, SSA wants to see original copies of these documents, or copies certified by the record holder.

: I haven’t seen my Social Security card in years. I know it’s buried in the house somewhere, but I just don’t know where. I’m frantically trying to find it now that I am getting ready to file for my Social Security benefits. Do I need my Social Security card to apply?

: I recommend you relax. The local representative you talked to has nothing to do with the calculation of your Social Security retirement benefit. That is all done by SSA’s national computer network -- a system that is notoriously accurate when it comes to figuring out how much a person is due from Social Security.

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Sticky situations: Bankrupt mortgage lender and a $10,000 engagement ring BY MARY HUNT

DEAR MARY: I just read that

that the company that holds my home mortgage is under investigation by the feds and has a net worth of negative $63 million. This company holds title to my house. If it goes into bankruptcy, am I at risk of losing my home, even though I’ve never been late on my payments? I don’t want to refinance with another company, because I am locked in at a great rate for the life of the loan and refinancing would cost a lot of money. -- Angela DEAR

ANGELA: From what

you’ve told me, I don’t think you have a thing to worry about. I do believe you have stated incorrectly that the lender holds title to your home. I am quite certain the title is in your name, with the lender having a lien on the property secured by a note and deed of trust. That said, the fact that your lender may be going bankrupt should not affect you at all.?Your loan would likely be sold off or assumed by another lender subject to the terms and conditions you agreed to when you signed it -- terms that will not change. You have a legally binding contract that not only obligates you but also protects you. I caution you to watch your mail closely and be wary -- even suspicious -- of anything you receive regarding this matter that does not come from your current lender. It will send you a directive about where to send your payments in the future and who will be servicing your mortgage. These days there are crooks who prey on the vulnerable and take advantage of people who are facing unfamiliar yet public

situations. I predict that at the very worst you will receive a letter instructing you to send your payments to a new address. Should you receive anything more than that, make sure you speak with an attorney or real estate professional you trust.

DEAR MARY: My father, age 85, bought a $10,000 engagement ring for a lady he intended to marry but never did because he became sick and then passed away. Up to the very end, he was certain that they were going to get married. I’m sorry to say my siblings and I were not crazy about the woman, especially the more we got to know her. And, no one can replace or take the place of my mom, who passed away two years before he did. Would it be customary for her to keep the ring? -- Diane DEAR DIANE: That is a very sad story, and I am so sorry. As for the engagement ring, there is no single law or rule; however, in cases where the promise was made (engagement) but did not end in marriage, courts have ruled that the one who paid for the ring was entitled to have it because a promise made was never consummated. However, your situation seems to be different. In a very morbid sense, it was your father who could not keep his promise to marry. I suppose that in the worst case ever, you could sue for the ring to be returned to his estate. But I cannot even imagine it coming to that -- let alone a judge finding for the plaintiff. This woman’s possession of the

ring and the circumstances would more than likely convey ownership to her. She could sell the ring or give it away, both of which would indicate ownership. Taking this to small claims court would be one for reality TV, perhaps. My advice is to see this as a gift your father gave to his intended and a relationship that brought him great happiness, not one that could have ever replaced your mother. That he died before they could be wed must have been heartbreaking for all of you -- including his fiancee. Mary invites questions, comments and tips at mary@everydaycheapskate. com, or c/o Everyday Cheapskate, 12340 Seal Beach Blvd., Suite B-416,

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A price we pay for the things medical insurance does not cover BY CHUCK NORRIS

The price of healthcare in the U.S. is the highest in the world. Yet, we as a nation are not getting our money’s worth when it comes to affordable health care -- far from it. Many folks blame the high prices charged by doctors and hospitals as the heart of the problem. They have a point. Until re-

cently, less scrutinized was the role insurance companies play in spiking our health care bills, as well as their profits, in their role as the intermediaries between patients and those providers. Adding insult to injury are all those things that private medical insurance does not cover. Consider the following example. According to the

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it affects nearly 48 million people in this country. Its onset can begin as early as in our 20s, but most people will either be unaware of it, or in denial of it. The World Health Organization warned in 2015 that 1.1 billion teenagers and young adults around the globe are at risk for developing this condition. This is a condition linked to many other conditions, such as cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease, clinical depression, diabetes, heart disease, anemia, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, kidney disease, sleep apnea and more. Yet it is not officially considered a disability. If it were, it would rank as the largest disability class in the country. I am talking about hearing loss. The fact that hearing loss is a highly prevalent and chronic condition is beyond dispute. Though most policies will cover a hearing exam, hearing aids -- a required treatment for this disability -- continue to be viewed as an “elective” and therefore not covered by most private medical insurance. In most instances, Medicare does not cover hearing aids. Insurers continue to view hearing aids as an elective similar to plastic surgery or liposuction. Despite the fact that, unlike those cosmetic procedures, life without hearing can produce devastating effects. As to the biggest part of this injustice, the needed devices are expensive. Hearing aids can cost roughly $1,000 to $3,500 per ear. According to audiologists, on average, a quality hearing aid might last no more than five years before needing to be replaced. It is no wonder that studies show that an estimated 75 percent to 80 percent of adults with hearing loss do not get hearing aids. According to a 2011 AARP (formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons) report, the average person is more likely to get a colonoscopy (58 percent) than a hearing test (43 percent). The result is people will wait too long to get the help they need, many as long as 15 years before seeking help. A study by the Division of Audiology of the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit revealed that the only group in their study that consistently got hearing

aids had insurance that paid for them in full. At the crux of the denial of hearing loss is the stigma attached to hearing aids. People see them as a symbol of old age. People will try to tough it out and bluff -- pretend to understand what’s going on or being said when they don’t have a clue. Such acting can lead to embarrassing or mentally taxing situations. It can even ultimately cause an individual to withdraw from social activities and from a healthy communicative lifestyle. When the health care industry refers to “payers” they are referring to insurance companies or government programs like Medicare. Let us not forget that patients fund the entire health care industry through taxes, insurance premiums and cash payments. Even the portion paid by employers comes out of an employee’s compensation. It is time for the medical community to start treating hearing loss as the serious medical condition it is; one with broad health implications. The U.S. population has changed substantially in the last half century and one of the most prominent demographic changes relates to age and the graying of America. Hearing loss is already considered the most widespread disabling condition in the U.S. As this next generation reaches 65, hearing loss is expected to affect one out of every three people. Age-related hearing loss is not a benign consequence of aging. Research clearly points to associations between hearing loss and other chronic conditions. Some reform does seem to be on the horizon in the form of the Food and Drug Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017. This legislation includes the Over the Counter Hearing Aid Act designed to provide greater public accessibility and affordability from lower-cost, over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids. The Act is designed to enable adults with perceived mild-to-moderate hearing loss to access OTC hearing aids without being seen by a hearing care professional. It mandates the Food and Drug Administration to establish an OTC hearing aid category for adults.

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Setting ground rules

BY DOUG MAYBERRY

: Last summer, my parents chose to spend a month visiting me and my family. Although I was initially excited, it proved to be a disaster. I didn’t realize how long they’d planned to stay, but they were enthusiastic to spend time with their only grandchildren. My husband was a godsend, as he was even more patient than I was! But he was also worn out by the experience. Both of us work, and it was difficult to balance my parents’ needs with our routines. My parents don’t view their visit

it. Discuss ideas with your husband to make their visit as pleasant as possible by keeping it short and sweet. Communicate your plans for the summer with your parents, mentioning how a long visit will be problematic. Having children out of school for their break is often very hectic, and having guests is often unfeasible. Make a clear plan for the visit, but deliver the news kindly. You want to maintain a healthy, loving relationship with your parents -- and setting some boundaries will help you do it. Another option is to visit them instead. Afterward, they may come to the same conclusions. Your issue is one that hasn’t changed in several centuries. Benjamin Franklin said it succinctly: “Houseguests, like dead fish, smell after three days.” -- Doug

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other celebrity visits to Milwaukee. He served as the disc jockey who helped promote their coming appearances and then when they were here interviewed them on the air. He also often served as the master of ceremonies at their performances. When people recall those days and think of the Beatles, they always link them with Barry. It was for this reason, perhaps, that the book publishers added the nickname “The Fifth Beatle” to the title. That title, by the way, is somewhat of a misnomer. Because the main words in it are “rock ‘n’ roll,” it implies that everything about the book concerns that form of music. Hardly. It is, rather, a most charming reminiscence about how our great nation lived and how it was entertained in that era. There are stories and anecdotes about famed celebrities such as Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Red Skelton, Johnny Cash, Sophia Loren, Tony Bennett, Frankie Laine and many more; sports figures such as Bud Selig, Warren Spahn, Hank Aaron and Muhammad Ali; even political leaders such as Presidents John F. Kennedy and Ronald Reagan. Barry, with his youthful good looks and charisma, was lauded and adored by the fans nearly as much as were the Beatles themselves. They were all about the same age then, too: Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and John Lennon were all 23, George Harrison 20, and Bob Barry 22. Lennon and Harrison have since died. Actually, even before the Beatles came to town, Barry had already become famous as the city’s top radio disc jockey. “It’s kind of funny when I look

back on how things got started,” Bob said. My mom always told me, ‘Don’t talk to strangers.’ So what did I end up doing every day for so many years? But all kidding aside, I’ve been truly fortunate. I was in the right spot at the right time. I worked with some of the greatest radio personalities the state has ever known; gentlemen such as Joe Dorsey, Carl Zimmermann, Earl Gillespie, Eddie Doucette, Tom Shanahan, Jack Baker, Ted Moore, Jill Geisler, Jack Lee and many more.” All, by the way, are now in the Wisconsin Broadcasters Hall of Fame. As noted, Barry was in his early 20s back in 1962, which gives you an indication of his age today. But Bob never seems to age. He’s lost a few pounds from his DJ years, but he still has a full head of hair (albeit with a few strands of gray here and there), still has that great smile, and remains as full of vim and vigor and joy of life as always. I asked him what prompted him to write the book. He laughed and shook his head. “Well, primarily it was in answer to so many requests over the years—Beatles fans, rock music fans, my own fans—for more information, and especially behind the scene glimpses about those golden years. Some of the queries sort of put me on the spot,” he said with a chuckle. “Was Jayne Mansfield really as dumb as she pretended to be? Why did Muhammad Ali walk out in the middle of my interview with him? Why did Cher, Ingrid Bergman and Peter Falk all hang up when I called them to set up an interview? Now all the information is right there in the book.” Barry is the first one to tell you that

Bob and the Beatles the morning after their famous concert in Milwaukee. From the left, Paul McCartney, Barry, John Lennon, Ringo Starr and George Harrison.

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Barry with one of his more glamorous guests, film star Sophia Loren. his forte is verbal communication—radio, speaking engagements, and so on, not the printed word. “It took me many years to get up enough courage and energy to begin the book,” he said, “and then it took me an additional ten to finish it.” He recalled that he went through several drafts, continually re-writing and adding to his copy. When he was finally satisfied, he totaled the word count. It was more than 149,000. “I asked a good friend, Bob Buege, who wrote the Milwaukee Braves book and a couple others, if he’d look at it and give me his thoughts,” Barry said. “He did. He said he really liked it, but in his estimation it was too long. He said that book publishers likely wouldn’t go for such length, and suggested I cut it considerably. I took his advice, and Buege trimmed it to its present count, about 58,000 words,” Barry said, “and he was right. I read it over and even I think it reads better.” It’s one of those books that when you start reading it you don’t want to put it down. And the real frosting on the cake are the great photographs. Most of the time when Bob was working with all those famous celebrities, there were news photographers around to shoot shots for their papers or magazine. Bob, luckily and fortuitously, asked for copies of most of those takes and saved them. Something else. I noted above when Bob said his skill was in verbal communication rather than in writing, he was being far too modest. “Rock “N” Roll Radio” is as well written and as enjoyable to read as any best seller on the market today. You can find it in Barnes & Noble or Boswell Books or any major book store or on Amazon.com. There have been

many author signing sessions at book stores recently; the next one will be at Books & Company in Oconomowoc on Thursday, July 12, starting at 7 p.m. Bob then told me about another time he took someone’s advice and how well it panned out. This one you’ll read about in the book, as the book reveals Bob Barry is not his real name. It was originally Bob Doerfler. Bob’s first job in radio was at the station WTKM in Hartford. He was then still in his teens. One of the first people he met there was station manager Peter Meisenheimer. Peter took young Bob aside soon after he was hired and told him that he needed a shorter, snappier name that people would have an easier time saying and remembering. Doerfler just wouldn’t cut it. Bob was too young to argue, so he compiled - they came up with the name Barry. And now you have the real story. At the time of that Beatles concert, Bob was the top disc jockey at WOKY in Milwaukee, then the busiest station in the state in regard to modern-day music. The name of his show was “Bob Barry Calls the World,” and it was a radio standby from 1964 through 1976. In 1975 Billboard Magazine, the Bible of Show Business, ranked Bob as the top radio personality in the entire country. In 2001 he was inducted into the Wisconsin Broadcasters Hall of Fame. He still is active in radio production work and is a frequent guest speaker at local events. A couple of final notes: Bob is donating all of whatever profit the book generates to charity; the Angels Fund for Children, and Donate Life Wisconsin. He and his wife, Nancy, reside in the Hartland area.

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from the local golf course, where we both play every week, told me he has prostate cancer. Although he went into far more detail about the discovery, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options than I wanted to hear, I listened and expressed my sympathy. Three weeks later, I saw him again. He said he was angry with me because I had not called him. “Friends look out for each other,” he said. The truth is that this guy is just an acquaintance, not a friend. We really don’t have much in common, and I don’t want a closer relationship. At the same time, I recognize he is in need of emotional support right now. -- Now What? DEAR NOW WHAT: It sounds as though this man could use some emotional support, but you’re not the person to give it. Even if you forced yourself, you might end up feeling resentful or pulling away, and that would only make the situation worse. Instead, refer him to other resources. You can find a database of support programs and services in your area on the American Cancer Society’s website (https://www.cancer.org/treatment/ support-programs-and-services.html). With a cancer diagnosis come a whole range of complex emotions, which your acquaintance is no doubt struggling with. Try to be patient. Though you don’t have to be his best friend, you’ll never regret being compassionate. DEAR ANNIE: After reading the letters from “Tired of the Tips”

and “Yes, I Have Tried Excedrin,” who suffer from migraines and don’t want to hear any more “helpful tips” from well-meaning friends, I’d like to offer another point of view. I, too, suffer from migraines, and I occasionally receive “new medical information” from friends. Though it’s never actually been helpful as far as relieving my migraine pain goes, I appreciate that these people are showing concern for my well-being. I wouldn’t want them to get the impression (which they might get from the aforementioned letters) that they deserve ridicule for their thoughtfulness. -- Another Migraine Sufferer DEAR ANOTHER MIGRAINE SUFFERER: The intention was not to

ridicule so much as to point out that unsolicited advice, however well-intentioned, can rub the recipient the wrong way, especially regarding health issues. But I really appreciate your letter, because you’re right. Looking at things differently can make all the difference. And sometimes it’s best to just take loved ones’ unsolicited advice as a sign of their love -- whether or not we actually take the advice.

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form, a $30 annual enrollment fee, a co-payment of $5 for each generic drug and $15 for a brand name drug, and a $500 deductible for those with incomes between 160%-200% of poverty. Also, older people above 200% of the poverty level are eligible for a non-waiver or State Pharmaceutical Assistance Program (SPAP) funded with state dollars. Many seniors use SPAP to gain “credible coverage” so that they are not penalized for not having a Part D Medicare drug plan. In 2017, there were on average 47,000 people on the waiver program and 46,000 on the non-waiver

part of SeniorCare. Since the start of SeniorCare on September 1, 2002, the waiver portion of SeniorCare has delivered a comprehensive drug benefit to over 290,000 Wisconsin seniors. In calendar year 2017, total expenditures of over $109 million were reduced by manufacturer rebates from drug companies, member cost-sharing and third-party insurance to just over $23 million which was paid by state and federal tax dollars. Over one- half the total cost of SeniorCare is paid for by drug company rebates. Of total drug claims in 2017, only 10.6% were paid by consumers from co-pays

and deductibles. All Medicaid waiver programs require “budget neutrality” which means that the state cannot spend more in federal dollars than it would have spent without the waiver. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services estimates that SeniorCare saved Medicaid approximately $40 million in 2017 by reducing Medicaid payments for hospitals and nursing homes because seniors with drug coverage are not forced to spend down to Medicaid eligibility. Keeping seniors healthy also reduces Medicare expenditures. Seniorcare actually reduces the cost of Rx drugs by negotiating prices

Senior center update: Time to step up BY TOM FRAZIER

As I reported in the June edition of 50 Plus, The Advocacy Committee of the Milwaukee County Commission on Aging was informed on May 7th that Interfaith/Unison would be submitting a proposal to the Milwaukee County Department on Aging for the release of $200,000 in contingency funds that have been set aside by the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors for the five senior centers. That

proposal, dated May 31, 2018, has been submitted. In the cover letter signed by Laurie Lambach, Interim Executive Director of Interfaith, she states that “In recent weeks it has become clear that, due to 2018 staff reductions, we have lost staff capacity to perform service coordination at senior centers for many of the community’s most vulnerable older adults.” The primary focus of the proposal is Service Coordination at all five senior centers and addressing

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with drug manufacturers, not dictating prices. If the President and Congress were really interested in lowering the cost of drugs they could start by urging all states to replicate Wisconsin’s SeniorCare Medicaid Waiver program, and allowing Medicare to negotiate prices with drug manufacturers. The President’s proposal will only continue the U.S. government’s role as a “cash cow” for drug companies. We need someone who knows how to negotiatelike almost every other industrialized country in the world!

that he will give that authorization to the Director. I would love to be proven wrong, but if I am right then the “buck will stop” on the County Board’s doorstep to step up to demonstrate its commitment to older adults in Milwaukee County and to the continued excellence in programming at the five senior centers.

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planners and elder law attorneys to help ensure you are financially and legally prepared for the future. Remember: no one should try to take on the responsibilities of caregiving alone. Above all, it’s important to be proactive. There are people in your community who are there to offer support. You don’t want to wait until crisis hits to begin forming a plan. More caregiving tips can be found at TheCaregivingConnection.org, a guide that connects caregivers to community resources. Kathy Gale is Executive Director, ERAs Senior Network, Inc. More information about ERAs Senior Network, Inc. can be found at www.ERAsWaukesha.org.

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July arrives like a lively parade and with a firecracker. Most people enjoy the Fourth, except for a Packer backer. The man plans to attend a scrimmage in Green Bay. Come the Fourth or any time, they practice every day. But on the Fourth there must be a patriotic parade. Bands line up and are ready with music often non-paid. In the evening at the park or lake, it is fireworks time. The bright-lighted spectacle is free, costing not a dime. While some like beer, how about trying a root beer float? But first at the castle, you must jump over the watery moat. The president need not proclaim this day as a great one. From morning to evening, all around a person is fun. Children in the parade love to wave an American flag. The last person to wave one is it at neighborhood tag. As time passes, this day will end with a delightful dinner. Bratwurst, beans and sauerkraut will be a real winner. So back to work or recreating on July Fifth we will go. If must, there’s a garden to hoe and grass to mow. But pity the farmer, who works from every dawn to dusk. Perhaps a zoo elephant might help carry the load in its tusk. As this month continues and we do calendar pages flip, Do head to the nearest lake for a greatly refreshing dip.

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EDITORIALS

Poor in spirit

We have learned, or at least we should have, that a person who is poor in spirit will be admitted to Heaven upon death. This being true, our lifestyles should change. As always, we must fight against evil when it is in our path to righteousness. But we should not stand by and watch such run its course just because it is not affecting us.

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Our vision of right and wrong is clear. We need to see and understand the needs and wants of others. We should be content with what we have and never envious of what the family next door has. Being at peace does not come easily. But here’s to “Hello pension and goodbye to the world of work and tension.”

Can the parents cope for themselves? When is the correct time for the Breezewood properly insured? surehome! of this. Call today to make VillageBeyour children of aging parents to step Monday in, - FridayWhere are their valuable papers? If 8:00am - 4:00pm Apartment are available to qualifiedthere seniors is 55 and older and withbank, disabilities be as helpful as they can without rata lock boxpersons at the can you Sunnyslope Drit? Hartland WI tling the old folks desire to take450 care of get into 262-367-2868 themselves? We won’t even get into medical www.cardinalcapital.us Professionally by CardinalAny Capital concerned Management Inc children are There are numerous issues to Managed be needs. examined. Are the parents frail? Is their perhaps already up on these potential health declining? Are they eating prop- needs. Be certain they pay their insurerly to maintain their strength, stamina ance bills as they come due. Try to set and mental alertness? it up so the Medicare and Rx policies What about their bill paying? Is are paid via automatic withdrawals. this a problem or a potential one? Do Looking ahead, what about funeral they have money in the bank to pay plots and prior to death arrangements? debts? Are they wasting money? It might seem morbid, but it should be What about collectibles and things looked into. of value in the house? Certainly, you can and should look Of great concern might be trans- into other potential problems. These portation. Do the parents, or at least may be but the tip of your iceberg. one them, have a valid driver’s license? Are you certain? Is the car they drive KILLING TIME continued from page 4

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RRRRR Just imagine if all of the labels were taken off such as clothes, could you figure out the best way to care for them? RRRRR Why are time zones so important? Would it make a lot of difference if it were 6 a.m. in both New York and California? RRRRR Our congregation is planning to build a new church. The present one is too peopled. That’s perhaps the same as being crowded. RRRRR

I never did figure out why the round pie like Grandma baked had to be squared in geometry. RRRRR If you haven’t already booked yourself in at the War Memorial Center on the lakefront for the fireworks show, we hope you aren’t too late to get a place. The buffet style dinner that night will be catered by Creative Cuisine, one of the Mader group. RRRRR After mentioning the impressive Veterans Memorial Center, I realized we hadn’t told you about the free tours there every first Friday of the month at 11 a.m. The tours begin on the second floor in the Veterans Gallery.

Breezewood Village offers the best in affordable housing for Seniors! Our park like setting offers pathways and patios to enjoy! All of our buildings are equipped with free WiFi, elevators and access controlled entries with intercom. Enjoy a variety of social activities including Bingo, cards, picnics, art classes and more! Our property offers a meal site and professional service coordinator to assist with medical and transportation needs. Easy access to grocery store, gas stations, bank, beauty shops and restaurants. Monthly rent with heat included! 1BR $685 / 2BR $790. We’re conveniently located off of HWY 16, Hartland/Merton exit. Call to schedule a tour with our friendly and experienced staff today! BREEZEWOOD VILLAGE I & II • 450 Sunnyslope Dr Hartland 262-367-2868 www.cardinalcapital.us

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will need more help and guidance from parents and grandparents. I am optimistic about our future family-centered housing and love for community. Baby boomers have shaped our economy and social fabric ever since our valiant soldiers returned from World War Two. I thank them for their sacrifice so that my generation of boomers can create a better world for the next generation, almost 80 million strong…our millennials and their grandchildren. I know that our housing markets are so critical to the future of our society and that real estate has and always will be at the center of a healthy thriving community! Where do I get many of my facts, the National Association of Home Builders, NAHB. Bruce Nemovitz is a Senior Real Estate Specialist, as well as Certified Senior Advisor. Bruce has sold residential homes in the four county Milwaukee-Metro areas for 35 years. He has published a book called “Moving in the Right Direction”, A Senior’s Guide to Moving and Downsizing. Bruce has just

written his second book for the children of seniors, “Guiding Our Parents in the Right Direction”, Practical Advice about Seniors Moving from the Home They Love. This book is now available at www.GuidingOurParents.com. Past articles about moving and downsizing and other important information can be found at www.BrucesTeam.com. Bruce received the 2010 “Realtor of the Year” from the 3,800 membership of the GMAR (Greater Milwaukee Association of Realtors). Bruce is a featured speaker at several senior communities in the Milwaukee-Metro area. His discussions center on the challenge of moving from a long time home into a senior apartment or community. He has been listed in Milwaukee Magazine’s 5-Star Agents list for the last three years in a row. As such, he’s one of only a handful of Realtors who are continually included in the top 7% in client satisfaction in the Milwaukee Metro area. He’s rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau, and was a finalist for Concordia College’s Ethical Business Leadership Award. He works with his wife Jeanne at Realty Executives Integrity.

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You’re never too old to enjoy yourself When Erv Kay, right, of Greenfield, was 60 years old in 1985, he decided to take up the game of senior softball. Not only did he like it, he’s still at it today, 33 years later at age 93. This is his first year with the Michael’s

Restaurant team that plays on Thursdays at McCarty Park. Jim Cleary, left, is the team’s captain. Kay is the oldest player in any of the Milwaukee area senior softball leagues.

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We Saw You At . . . .The Wounded Warrior Senior Softball Tournament BY MARGARET PEARSON

Two days out of four of sun and warmth were a definite improvement over last year’s affair at the annual

Wounded Warrior Senior Softball Tournament at Wirth Park in Brookfield, as these smiling faces reveal.

The tournament is the largest such event in the entire Midwest, and all funds generated by the tourney are

turned over to the annual Wounded Warrior fundraising organization. A few faces in the crowd:

Bill McNew of Torch Creek Michigan, Tournament Director Thom Mikich of Muskego, Willie Wood of Burton Michigan and Barney Slowey of Rice Lake.

Jolene Gordon and Lee Ann Bruce of Brookfield, Karen Heslank of Menomonee Falls, Frank Mielke of Muskego and Bob Dobson of Slinger.

Kathleen and Eddie Dunn of Winnetka, Illinois.

Juke Box Larry of Ixonia, Loretta Rutzinski of Waukesha and Harry Nelson of Ixonia.

Debbie Riddell of Fort Atkinson, Gary Luck of Florida and Bonnie Bachmann of Oshkosh.

Roger Gruebling of Wauwatosa and Michael Topping of Milwaukee.

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They once called Larry Buch “A little stick of dynamite” Almost always when one senior citizen meets another for the first time and they become friends or at least good acquaintances, they never seem to learn of each other’s background. Such as where and when they were born, their schooling, their involvement in sports and to what degree, their service record, work history and so on figures onto it. It happens all the time. But on occasion, when we do learn of something really meritorious about a person’s past whom we’ve known for many years, it can be quite amazing. So with that as a prelude, here’s an interesting tale to follow. If you’ve ever been to a Milwaukee Brewers game at Miller Park, you may have noticed the large Press Box located on the second deck, just behind home plate. The west end of the facility houses a room where the score-

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By Jack Pearson board operators are located. There are up to 20 of them, and each has a function involving the running of the giant scoreboard in centerfield. That scoreboard is one of the largest and most complex in Major League Baseball. Keeping it operating and offering all that information to you, almost instantaneously and correctly, is a big job. All of those operators are highly skilled technicians. One of them, who has been there for all 18 years of Miller Park’s existence, is a gentleman named Larry Buch. Three hours before game time, the Press Box and the adjoining scoreboard operations room are still fairly empty. Most of the people who work in both areas come in at different intervals, and both areas don’t fill up until about an hour prior to the start of the games. Larry always comes in early, and before going into his work area usually stops and visits with a few of we early birds in the Press Box. He’s always in good humor, very convivial and is well liked by everyone. When I am there he invariably stops to chat and gives me his copy of USA Today to read. We talk about the Brewers and

While at high school in Slinger and then at St. Norbert’s College in DePere, Larry was a standout in three sports, football, basketball and baseball.

Larry Buch today, (left) with brother Bob at Miller Park prior to a Milwaukee Brewer game. For the past 39 years, Larry has worked for the Brewers in their scoreboard operators section. the upcoming game and just about ev- as the school’s quarterback in football. erything else. In all of our conversa- I was astounded. It was akin to finding tions, however, he’s never talked about out all of a sudden that my little old himself. In fact, over all that time I neighbor lady was once a glamorous never found out how to pronounce his high-kicking dancer for the Rockettes last name, Buch. I now know. It is Ger- on Broadway. man in origin and has the same proSo then at the next Brewers’ home nunciation as the school, Duke. stand, I asked Larry about those days Larry is about 5’ 8” in height, not and his youthful athletic accomplishparticularly big and brawny but in ments. “Where did you hear all that pretty good shape for someone clos- balderdash?, he replied in mock coning in on 80 in age. You’d never sur- sternation. I told him that his fellow mise him to have been a star athlete, worker Dave DeGrace had revealed it however, but that’s exactly what I dis- all to me. “Oh, that devil,” Larry ancovered he had been long ago. I found swered, laughing. “I’ll get him for this. that out not from him, but from some- All right, what do you want to know? one else. It was no big deal, though, I’ll warn In last month’s issue of 50 Plus, you.” there was a story about Bill Carollo, We then talked about the small the former Big Ten and NFL referee town of Slinger and how it was there and his upcoming national honor. In back in the late ‘30s; how one could the story there was some commentary buy a box of Cracker Jack with its litfrom another fellow who is a local ref- tle prize for only a nickel, and make eree, Dave DeGrace. Dave also works a phone call as well for a nickel. How, in the Brewers’ scoreboard operator’s when World War II started in 1941 area, and he was the one who told me everyone had to have ration cards to about Larry’s past athletic career. purchase gasoline and food products DeGrace told me that Larry went such as sugar and butter. There was no to high school in Slinger, and there pro baseball here then or pro basketwas a standout in football, basketball ball either, and the biggest sports star and baseball, then later went on to star of the day, at least here in Wisconsin, in those same sports at St. Norbert was Don Hutson of the Green Bay College in DePere, Wisconsin, and Packers. “A very popular sport of the even earned national small college day back then was boxing,” Larry said. All-American recognition for his play “And that Joe Louis was something.”

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We finally got around to discussing Larry and the sports he played during his high school years with the Slinger Owls. “I wasn’t very big or strong as a freshman,” he said, “yet I went out for every sport, football, basketball, baseball, but got to play quite a bit later into the season, and lettered in all three of them. I then asked if he had kept any photos or newspaper clips from those days. “Sure, and I still have them. My dear wife, Libby, took all of them and did a great job of putting all of them into a big scrapbook. Why don’t I bring it in for you to look at? It’ll tell you a whole lot more than I can, anyway, with my lousy memory.” Larry was right. His wife did a terrific job mounting and labeling all the news clips and pictures on pages and then covering them with clear plastic. It is a remarkable piece of work, filled with hundreds of photos and newspaper clippings, and is incredibly six inches thick. All of the photos in this story except the one of Larry and his brother Bob at Miller Park were reproduced from the photo album. Here are a couple of excerpts from the news clips. Headline: Slinger Owls Win Final Game 28-0. “Scoring in every quarter, the 5-1 Slinger Owls chalked up a decisive 28-0 victory over Hartland Wednesday night. It brought to a close a highly successful season in which only a 13-0 defeat at the hands of the champion Racine Aggies marred their record. Stars of the game included two brothers; Bob and Larry Buch; Bob in rushing and Larry in passing.” Headline: Outweighed Owls Shade Waterford on Late Pass 13-12. “The bigger they are the harder they fall” has been the case with Slinger High’s grid opponents this fall. Coach Don Parker’s Owls scored their winning touchdown with just two minutes left on a 63-yard pass from Larry Buch to Dewey Schiele. Buch had scored the initial Slinger touchdown himself on a keeper, and then ran it over on the extra point effort to account for all his team’s scoring. It was a great prelude to tomorrow’s homecoming when Buch will reign as Prom King with Pat Fargo as Queen.” Headline: Slinger’s Buch Cops Bat Title in Tourney. “The Slinger Owls and Oconomowoc Winters dominated the All District baseball team. Slinger,

which won the tourney, had six on the team, including batting champion Larry Buch, who hit an amazing .750 for the event.” Headline: Slinger Quarterback Named MVP by St. Norbert Mates. “Larry Buch, a 5-8 stick of dynamite, has become another proof that there is room in football for the little man. Buch, the former sports star at Slinger High, has been voted as the most valuable player of the St. Norbert College football team for the past semester. He is reportedly the shortest and lightest starter on the team.” Those were just a few of the hundreds of newspaper clippings that Larry’s wife Libby put together. There was one in which he was named to the nation’s All Catholic Small College team at quarterback; another which revealed that in his senior year at St. Norbert, he was fourth in the entire nation in total offense and fifth in passing for all small colleges. He did all this, despite almost always being the smallest player on the team. In high school at Slinger, he earned 12 letters in football, basketball and baseball, the most ever for the school. In college at St. Norbert, he earned 10 letters in those three sports. He did not go out for basketball in his senior year in order to spend more time with his studies. How many star athletes today would have made such a decision? Soon after his college graduation, he joined the Army, where he spent the next three years, most of them overseas in Asia. While stationed in California he met his wife to be, Libby. They have been married for 54 years and have four children and eight grandchildren. After his discharge from the service and return home, he decided to get his advanced degree in education and did just that at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. After that he taught computer science at Milwaukee Area Technical College for nearly three decades. It was noted above that he has been in the scoreboard sector at Miller Park for all of its 18 years. He has actually been with the Brewers for 39 years, along with another long timer Gary Wright, ever since the Brewers computerized their scoreboard at old County Stadium back in 1980. I asked Larry if there was anything

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After graduating from college, Larry spent three years in the Army, stationed in Asia.

Larry, with one of his pals, Frank Waldren of Germantown obviously talking about the size of a fish they’d caught, or didn’t catch. he’d like to add about his youthful ath- vision, there was a show having to letic accomplishments. He accepted do with the city of New York and its my offer, but his reply was about oth- inhabitants. It was called “The Naers. He said that he’d appreciate it if ked City.” The show’s narrator would I’d include the names of his coaches, always comment, after the show was from Slinger as well as St. Norbert’s. At over “There’s a million stories out Slinger it was Dan Parker in football there in the Naked City, and this was and baseball and Bob Johnson in bas- one of them.” Yes, and there’s probaketball. At St. Norbert’s it was Howard bly thousands of stories right here in “Chick” Kolstad in football, Romie Wisconsin, too, about people who, in Kosnar in basketball and Mel Nicks their early years, were outstanding in in baseball. But I persisted and asked sports or entertainment or whatever. again “But what about you? What do And those stories would remain buryou remember most about what you ied unless someone were to point it did? He gave me a pensive look and out to some journalist who’d get off his said, “Well, it was a lot of fun.” That duff and write about it. Such as with may sound a bit frivolous, but to me it the story you just read. seemed right on target. Back in the early years of tele-

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style star, who disdains social media, cell phones and selfie sticks. “When people ask if they can send me an email, I say, ‘No darling. You can’t do that. Send a pigeon. All I have is a quill and candle.” • Forget the word “minimalist.” Apfel’s philosophy is simple: “More is more and less is a bore.” She abhors minimalism. “I like stuff,” she admits. “I like being surrounded by a lot of things that give me pleasure to look at.” She splurges on accessories and adheres to her mother’s advice. “She always said that if you invest in a few well-made classic pieces in good fabrics -- like a little black dress --and put your money into accessories, you’ll have a million different outfits.” • Attitude is everything. “You have to know yourself before you can find your own style,” says Apfel. “You can learn to be fashionable. You can become fashionable...but as for style... either you got it or you ain’t. It’s not what you wear but how you wear it. Your style has to come from you. Style cannot be bought or learned -- it’s in your DNA. You can get help to bring it out; you can learn how to be better dressed, but in the end, style is inherent.” • The world and our wardrobes need more color! “Let’s face it, life can be dull, you might as well have a little fun with color when you dress,” touts Apfel, whose wardrobe has been compared to the work of Henri Matisse, the French artist whose canvases were filled with bright blocks of abstract colors. Apfel also swears by red lipstick -- one of her colorful trademarks. And what does the world need less of? Flip-flops, sweatpants, leggings, too-tight jeans and short shorts. According to Apfel, “everybody looks like a mess, like they’re on their way to a shower bath or who knows where.” But “if your hair is done properly and you’re wearing good shoes, you can get away with anything.” Check out the latest news and designs from Iris Apfel at the pop-up shop at Bergdorf Goodman and her Rara Avis collection of jewelry and clothes at the Home Shopping Network and of course, her book.

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EVENTS CALENDAR JULY 4, 9 AM

Independence Day Parade

North Avenue - Wauwatosa

The 84th year celebration is one of the largest parades in the state and features over 95 units. The parade proceeds west on North Avenue between 80th and 104th Street. This year’s parade will include several new marching bands, floats, veteran associations, and antique autos.

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An A Capella Tour de Force!

Featuring Beckie Menzie & Tom Michael

7:30 p.m. — Saturday, Sept 22, 2018 STEELY DANE

Award-winning Steely Dan Tribute 7:30 p.m. — Saturday, Oct 13, 2018

ERIC MINTEL JAZZ QUARTET

2 p.m. — Saturday, Jan 19, 2019

TAPESTRY: A CAROL KING TRIBUTE

Vagabond Ski & Social Club

Knights of Columbus Hall, 1800 S. 92nd Street, West Allis

This is an active social club for both singles and married couples. There will be a meeting and dance with great music by ICE Entertainment Mobile DJ Service. The meeting begins at 7:00 pm with dancing to follow at 8:00 pm. There is a $5 guest admission fee. For additional information about Vagabond Ski & Social Club go to www.vagabondskiclub.com.

JULY 10, 6 – 9 PM

Neil Diamond Tribute

Wisconsin Senior Olympics

Featuring Charlie Brown Holiday Jazz 7:30 p.m. — Saturday, Dec 15, 2018

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The Inspiration & Music of Carol King 7:30 p.m. — Saturday, April 6, 2019

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7:30 p.m. — Saturday, May 18, 2019

Cutler Park, 321 W. Wisconsin Ave., Waukesha

Come and enjoy all your favorite songs as they pay tribute to Neil Diamond at our beautiful outdoor setting! Enjoy these talented musicians as they belt out all your favorites! Concessions will open at 6:00 pm. Beer, water and soda will be sold by the Park Foundation of Waukesha with proceeds benefiting the Park Foundation. Please note that carry in of alcoholic beverages is Shuffleboard strictly prohibited. Admission is free!

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JULY 17, 6:30 – 7:30 PM

Veggie Container Gardening

Franklin High School, B233, 8222 S. 51st Street, Franklin

Learn how to plant a vegetable garden to provide you with healthy, fresh produce all season long. Explore the many factors that go into a productive garden including garden location, soil health, how much to plant, when to plant and much, much more. This is a great class for beginner gardeners and a refresher for veterans alike. Extensive handouts will be provided. Call 262679-4108 to register.

JULY 20, 7 – 10 PM

Bands At The Beach

City Beach, 324 W. Wisconsin Ave., Oconomowoc

Enjoy a free summer concert on Friday at Bands at the Beach, featuring Crossfire Country Rock Band. Entertainment varies from rock to country music. All shows are family friendly. You can enjoy refreshment at Buddy’s Beach Bungalow and grab a seat at the band shell, in the grass or on the sand.

JULY 21, 10 AM - 10 PM

Fish Day

Port Washington – downtown, along the Lake Michigan waterfront

Fish Day is “The World’s Largest Outdoor One-Day Fish Fry.” The day includes activities for all ages, including a huge parade, live music on five stages, arts and crafts show, car show, run/walk, fish and chips, cold beverages and fireworks. For more information on the day’s lineup visit www.portfishday.com.

JULY 23, 5 – 9 PM

West Allis National Night Out Block Party

West Allis Farmers Market, 6501 S. 65th St., West Allis

National Night Out is designed to strengthen the community by encouraging neighborhoods to engage in stronger relationships with each other and with their local law enforcement partners. It’s the perfect opportunity to get to know your neighbors even better. 75 bike helmets will be given out to the first 75 children sponsored by Gruber Law Offices. Carnival games will be provided by WAWM Recreation Department. There will be a chicken barbecue dinner sponsored by the West Allis Police Reserves. There will be a health fair coordinated by the Aurora West Allis Medical Center. There will be a raffle with the grand prize donated by Target of West Allis. Don’t miss the hose challenge by the West Allis Fire Department. This is a free event.

JULY 24, 6 – 7 PM

Les Paul: Wizard of Waukesha Program

Pewaukee Public Library, 210 Main Street, Pewaukee

Les Paul is undeniably Waukesha County’s most famous native son. His contributions to the creation and production of modern music are numerous. This slide presentation will explore the “Wizard of Waukesha’s” humble beginnings, influences, rise to stardom, and the legacies he left on the world. Register for this FREE program at www.pewaukeelibrary.org or call 262-691-5670 Ext 925.

JULY 25, 6:30 – 7:30 PM

Songs and Sweets

Hartland Public Library, 110 E Park Ave, Hartland

Genesee Ridge, a local band, will be at the library to share their traditional and contemporary bluegrass music! Enjoy a light dessert while listening to the lively sounds of bass, mandolin, guitar, banjo, and vocals. All are invited to this free performance.

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JULY 25, 10:30 AM – 1 PM

Senior Summer Picnic

Sussex Village Park Lions Shelter

Get ready to “reel in the gun” at our annual summer picnic. Join us for games, entertainment by A Little Bit of Heaven Band, a picnic lunch and a chance to win one of the many $25 prize baskets provided by our many sponsors. The menu includes: fish or chicken, cole slaw, fresh fruit salad, hash brown casserole and dirt/worm cups. Registration is required. Call 262246-6747 to register.

JULY 25, 7 PM

Outdoor Summer Concert – food donation concert

The Oak Creek Community Center, 8580 S. Howell Ave., Oak Creek

Come enjoy the music! Bring your chairs, blankets and basket of goodies and listen to the music of Road Crew, a Best of Milwaukee 2017 winner. They will bring their high-octane performance featuring some of the hottest and favorite country classics. There will also be food and beverages for purchase, raffle prizes and more. This is a food donation concert, bring a non-perishable food item and exchange it for a raffle ticket. Donations go to the Salvation Army Food Bank. If it rains, the performance will move indoors.

JULY 31, 6 PM

How To Raise Your Own Monarch Butterflies

Germantown Community Library, N112 W16957, Germantown

Monarch butterfly expert Shelly Culea returns to the Germantown Community Library to discuss how to raise your own Monarch butterfly. Now is the time to see live examples of Monarch eggs, larva, caterpillar, and chrysalis, which will be on display. This is a free event. Please call 262-253-7760 for additional information.

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Emma: Henry talks about common sense DEAR FOLKS:

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product. Henry said he thinks the workers to be laid off must face the facts of life that include disappointments as they look at core values. Henry says that he tries to look at what is important in life and to him - I am number one, the kids are numbers two and three and then there’s the job as number four. These core values are very important to Henry - and to me, I guess. Is this why they sing sometimes in church about peace and then add that as it is meant to be? This husband of mine, if he’d been born in a much earlier age, would definitely have been an explorer. He doesn’t always follow someone else’s way of

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