Simply Senior Spring 2023

Marlanea McGraw Owner/Publisher

Welcome back to the spring issue of Simply Seniors! By the time you read this, winter will be a memory and ice storms will be a thing of the past.

This issue will bring you some more delicious recipes, fun puzzles, and lots of great articles and stories for your enjoyment.

Thank you for continuing to read this magazine and for the feedback you give. You are why we do this! As always, we ask that you help to support the local advertisers that you see throughout our magazine. When you shop local businesses, you help your neighbors to succeed.

Sit back, put your feet up and take a little break from your day and enjoy this spring issue of Simply Seniors!

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FACKLER MONUMENT COMPANY

Written By Elyse Apel | Photos by Synergy in Motion

Since 1924, Fackler Monument Company, INC., located in Montpelier, Ohio, has served the families of the tri-state area.

“This experience is my whole life,” says Paul Roerig Jr., the third-generation owner of Fackler Monument Company. “I was born into this industry and now I’m able to carry it on and take everything I learned from my grandpa and my dad and my uncles, make it better, and keep growing the business.”

The company was originally founded by Leo and Edith Fackler. After working in the monument business in Minnesota and Ohio for several years, George Roerig, Paul Jr.’s grandfather, moved to Montpelier with his wife and eight children in 1966 and bought Fackler Monument Company.

“George grew the small local business to be the largest manufacturer and retailer of monuments in the tri-state area,” says Paul Jr.

The company soon became a family affair, with George’s sons, Jerry, Paul, and Dan helping their father run the business.

In 1996, Dan and his wife Andrea took over the Fackler Monument Company. When Dan passed away in 2007, Andrea took over sole ownership until she passed away in 2020.

Dan and Andrea’s children ran the company for two years, before selling it to Paul’s son, Paul Jr., and his fiance, Sierra Savage.

Paul Jr. has worked for monument companies his entire working life, starting his career in high school at the company he now owns. He then worked in Southern Indiana for almost 12 years at a couple of different monument companies before moving back up to Montpelier to take over Fackler Monument Company.

“It’s been the most rewarding thing that I could ever do in life,” Paul Jr. says. “I wake up every day and I know that there is nothing else on this planet that I would rather do.”

Fackler Monument Company provides free quotes and offers many different services, from original monuments designed and engraved by the Fackler team themselves to foundation pouring and specialty projects.

“Our services include monuments and markers, but we also do a lot of work in cemeteries for veterans. We also have big projects, such as installing Columbariums in the cemeteries.” says Paul Jr. “We have been working with the Williams County Veterans Memorial Building, here in Montpelier, creating the Veterans Memorials, which lists all the Veterans in Williams County. We hope to have this project completed by the end of this year.”

The company does several different things to ensure that the quality of its products is the highest possible for

Seated: Amber Conant, Paul Roerig, Jr, Sally Jo Metzger.

Standing: Chris Burt, Brandon Welling, Jeremy Dominique

Not available for photo: Josh Bauer

customers.

“All graphic design and engraving is done in-house, that way we can control every bit of the quality,” explains Paul Jr. “This we do by trying to do all of the work ourselves and cutting out the middleman wherever possible.”

Paul Jr. says that Fackler Monument Company has the largest indoor display of monuments in the tri-state area. He explains that the Fackler Monument Company team focuses every day on making sure the families that come in always feel comfortable and taken care of.

“Everybody’s situation is different. Everybody has a different walk of life,” Paul Jr. says. “One way for us to make the family comfortable is by not assuming what they want or how they want everything done. We ask them questions so we can find out what is best for them.”

Paul Jr. says he wouldn’t be able to do it without his team.

“We have the best team that I could ever ask for or hope to have. We’re all so passionate about what we do,” he explains. “At the end of the day, we all have the same focus and that’s making sure the customer is comfortable. We want them to have a sense of ease when they leave this place.”

Each team member is dedicated to not only making sure each customer is comfortable and satisfied, but, ultimately, the goal is to treat each like family as they go through hard times.

“I was taught as a young kid to treat them like family. That’s how it starts. And that’s how we finish,” Paul Jr. says. “They come in and we treat them like family and they walk out that door at the end of everything and they're still family. That is how we’ve been able to sell to generation after generation of families. They keep coming back because they can't imagine going anywhere else.”

Fackler Monument Company stands out for its focus on customer satisfaction.

“We are able to fit what the family wants in their budget. Our team is very, very knowledgeable at trying to make something work within the confines of what the client wants and being able to find the right thing within the family’s budget,” Paul Jr.. says.

He says he feels so blessed to get to run a business dedicated to serving the community.

“I come into work and get to be a part of the same company that my grandfather grew from 1966 on. I come in every day and step foot in the same places that he, my uncles, and my dad all did. It’s such a blessing that it’s hard to explain,” he says. “It’s hard to express how blessed I feel every single day.”

For more information, visit www.facklermonument.com

Their hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Fackler Monument Company is located at 411 W. Main St. Montpelier, OH, 43543.

Lorrie A.S. Miller Attorney at Law

Lorrie Miller Law, PLC 517.278.2505

lmiller@HillsdaleLaw.com

To Will or to Trust, That is the Question!

I am often asked what the difference is between a Will and a Trust. Both are used to pass assets to the next generation or persons of the deceased’s choice. But they have very different means of doing so. While I don’t have the page-space to go into all detail, here is a brief summary of what each is and how they differ:

assets is when the Grantor passes away and the Trustee transfers the assets to that new owner(s) when the Grantor is gone. The Trust can also be used to nominate a guardian for a minor child(ren).

A Will is a document which, in essence, tells a Probate Judge who is to be the next owner(s) of assets in the name of the deceased alone. It can also nominate a guardian for the Testator’s (that’s the person making the Will) minor children. Michigan has very specific requirements for a properly executed Will—without compliance, the will may not be found to be valid under the law. Without a Will, if probate is needed, the Probate Judge will rely on Michigan Law to determine who the next owner(s) of the deceased’s assets will be.

A major difference in the above documents is that during the administration of each, the utilized Will must go through the Probate process while the Trust does not require such. Many people use a Trust to pass their assets to the next generation because it avoids the probate process and because it extends some “control” by the Grantor beyond his/her death (which is an important benefit when the Grantor has minor children or special-needs adult children, for example). Another difference is that a Trust is often more costly and time consuming to employ during the Grantor’s lifetime than a Will would likely be.

A Trust is an entity which becomes the owner of the Grantor’s assets (the Grantor is the person who makes the trust). The Grantor assigns, transfers, or otherwise conveys the assets to the Trust, just as a business owner may assign assets to his business. The Trust is maintained by a Trustee (usually the Grantor while he is living/competent) for the benefit of a beneficiary—which, again, is often the Grantor during his/her lifetime. The Trust indicates who the owner of the

As to which document is preferred for an individual’s estate planning, careful consideration of his/her desires, assets, heirs or beneficiaries, and laws affecting his/her estate depending on size and asset type is required. Avoiding probate is often a worthwhile goal in estate planning, but a Trust may not be required to do so. These are issues you should discuss with an attorney in your own state who is familiar with estate planning options so you can find the plan that best suits you, your family, your assets, and your own goals.

LOCAL SERVICES FOR VETERANS

LOCAL SERVICES FOR VETERANS

Call the Office of Veterans Affairs (517) 437-3630 to speak with someone concerning the services that are available to you as a veteran. We can assist veterans in filing for all Federal, State and County Veterans benefits. Each VA benefit has its own eligibility requirements.

Call the Office of Veterans Affairs (517) 437-3630 to speak with someone concerning the services that are available to you as a veteran. We can assist veterans in filing for all Federal, State and County Veterans benefits. Each VA benefit has its own eligibility requirements.

Transportation— Hillsdale County offers transportation to Ann Arbor Monday through Thursday by appointment only and for VA Clinic or hospital only. Call (517) 437-3630 for availability.

OTHER VETERANS SERVICES MAY INCLUDE:

Transportation— Hillsdale County offers transportation to Ann Arbor Monday through Thursday by appointment only and for VA Clinic or hospital only. Call (517) 437-3630 for availability.

Disability Compensation — You may be compensated if you are at least 10% disabled as a result of your military service.

OTHER VETERANS SERVICES MAY INCLUDE:

Disability Pension — You may be paid a pension if you are a wartime veteran with limited income and are no longer able to work or are age 65 or older.

Disability Compensation — You may be compensated if you are at least 10% disabled as a result of your military service.

Educational & Training Benefits — The VA pays benefits to eligible veterans, dependents, reservists and service members while they are in approved training programs.

Disability Pension — You may be paid a pension if you are a wartime veteran with limited income and are no longer able to work or are age 65 or older.

VETERANS TREATMENT COURT:

Educational & Training Benefits — The VA pays benefits to eligible veterans, dependents, reservists and service members while they are in approved training programs.

VETERANS TREATMENT COURT:

Home Loans — The VA offers a number of home loan services to eligible veterans, some military personnel and certain spouses. We can assist you in obtaining a Certificate of Eligibility.

Burial Benefits — The VA offers certain benefits and services to honor our Nation’s deceased veterans.

Home Loans — The VA offers a number of home loan services to eligible veterans, some military personnel and certain spouses. We can assist you in obtaining a Certificate of Eligibility. Burial Benefits — The VA offers certain benefits and services to honor our Nation’s deceased veterans. Dependents’ & Survivors’ Benefits — Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) is payable to survivors of services members who died on active duty, veterans who died from service-related disabilities, and certain veterans who were being paid 100% VA disability compensation at the time of death.

Health Care — VA Civilian Health and Medical Program (CHAMPAVA) shares the cost of medical services for eligible dependents and survivors of certain veterans.

Dependents’ & Survivors’ Benefits — Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) is payable to survivors of services members who died on active duty, veterans who died from service-related disabilities, and certain veterans who were being paid 100% VA disability compensation at the time of death.

Health Care — VA Civilian Health and Medical Program (CHAMPAVA) shares the cost of medical services for eligible dependents and survivors of certain veterans.

COUNTY OF HILLSDALE VETERANS SERVICES

LOCAL SERVICES FOR VETERANS:

We can assist veterans in filing for all Federal, State and County Veterans benefits.

TRANSPORTATION:

COUNTY OF HILLSDALE VETERANS SERVICES

Hillsdale County offers transportation to Ann Arbor Monday through Thursday by appointment only and for VA Clinic or hospital only.

LOCAL SERVICES FOR VETERANS:

We can assist veterans in filing for all Federal, State and County Veterans benefits.

TRANSPORTATION:

Hillsdale County offers transportation to Ann Arbor Monday through Thursday by appointment only and for VA Clinic or hospital only

Director of Veteran

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Though a significant percentage of individuals report desires to retire later in life, many people stop working around the age of 62. The desire for a later retirement may stem from financial concerns or because some people wonder just what they will do when they're no longer working.

Retirement is a time for hardworking individuals to enjoy themselves and their newfound free time. Interacting with the community can keep the brain engaged and foster beneficial social connections. In recognition of the value of staying engaged, the following are a few ways for seniors to become more involved in their communities.

· Join a club or group. Identify an activity you find interesting and determine if there is a way to get involved with it in your community. Senior centers or adult activity providers may sponsor local programs.

· Participate in worship. Many older adults find they want to reconnect with their faith at this point in their lives, even if attending services hadn't been a top priority earlier in life. Reach out to your local house of worship and find out when services take place and which activities they offer.

· Read to children. Volunteer your services at the library by reading to youngsters. Interacting with other generations can be inspiring.

· Volunteer at a soup kitchen or food pantry. Times continue to be challenging for many people who may find it hard to cover their expenses. Soup kitchens and food pantries can be a saving grace for those who might otherwise miss meals. Volunteering some hours at these organizations can do worlds of good and help you make a difference.

· Befriend neighbors. A passing "hi and bye" wave may have been the norm when you were busy working a job. Now that you have free time, you can get to know neighbors better and even take turns hosting get-togethers. Moving to a retirement or active adult community with others in similar positions may facilitate such friendships.

· Volunteer with local government. Find out ways you can become involved civically. Perhaps you can run in a local school board election or try to become a member of the town council?

· Become a substitute teacher or paraprofessional. Many schools are experiencing shortages of qualified staff. You may find your place helping to shape the minds of youngsters by volunteering at schools or taking on part-time jobs in the classroom.

Seniors can be more engaged in their communities, thus strengthening their "social capital," the term scientists often use to describe the strength of their social relationships, and the extent to which people feel physically and emotionally supported by their communities.

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By: Deb Petticrew

The Search For Morels!

Every year, around May, my brother Chuck and I would start getting excited. We knew the rain and warm weather would bring lots of morel mushrooms to our woods. Dad always made a big day of it and we couldn’t wait to hunt for morels and hear Dad’s stories.

Finally, the big day was here. It had recently rained and the sun was beating down, which told us we could get a good haul. Dad helped us pack some lunches, because this would be an allday event. We always wanted to wear shorts, but Mom overruled us and made us change into more appropriate clothes. We didn’t care about the heat, though. It was just exciting to be able to spend a whole day with Dad, traipsing through the woods.

Around 10 a.m. we’d head out. We always started out looking in the woods behind our house and it wasn’t an easy thing. The recent rains had left a lot of mud, but we were up for it! Looking at the base of a lot of trees, we finally found a few small morels and Dad announced that we might do better in the big woods across the street. So, off we went.

We each carried a little bag to put our morels in. Around 1:00 we stopped and had our lunch. This is when Dad (who had a lot of Irish in him) would start with one of his stories.

We sat on a broken wagon wheel, and listened as he started his story.

“A hundred years ago,” he began, “way back before any of us were born, even grandma and grandpa, there were wagons that brought families through here to settle out west. One year, a group of wagons stopped right here in this very spot to make camp. They probably ate their dinner right here where we’re sitting. There were lots of kids and probably dogs and horses all around this area, resting up for the continued trek.” Of course, Chuck and I were spellbound listening to his story and we would exchange glances, waiting to see how the story would end.

“On this particular day, there were Indians who had made camp a little further down,” he continued. “In the morning, they tried to attack the caravan of wagons! Fortunately, the families were already gone but had left a wagon behind because they didn’t need it anymore so the Indians set

fire to that. And all that’s left is that one broken-down wagon wheel that the two of you are sitting on!”

We still talk about the big stash of morels that we found that day. When we got home, we watched as Dad put the mushrooms in a bowl of water and let them soak overnight. The next day, he fried them up in a skillet with lots of butter. I remember that they didn’t look nearly as big as they did when we found them. When they were done, he shared some with us. And we didn’t like them!! What a disappointment. “More for me!” Dad would say.

Of course, Chuck and I were mesmerized, as always, by Dad’s tale and we talked about it for days, probably weeks! We told all of our friends about it and thought we were pretty cool. In later years we realized that it was one of his tall tales, but it sure did leave a lasting impression on my brother and me. And it didn’t even matter that we didn’t like morels. We still went every year, just to spend time with Dad and hear another story!

By Laura Loveberry Elementary School Assembly

Author/Speaker, Inspirational Speaker Women’s Retreats/ Conferences, Caricature Artist

Up or Old?

A woman comes to church on Easter, Christmas, and a few other Sundays. Years go by. It’s the same pattern. She does not sign up for small groups, bible studies, or mission opportunities. That’s for someone else. Not her. The gal passes on involvement. She does not pick up her bible to read. This lady sits in a pew maybe once a month. Yawn.

She grows OLD in church.

Another woman comes to church by the invitation of a friend. She appreciates the worship music, and the teaching challenges her. This gal digs into her Bible, reading daily as a source of strength. She offers to help with the kids’ VBS. She joins a weekly women’s’ Bible study where she learns, laughs, and prays. This lady loves the insights and bonding. She recommits her life to God, maturing every week under the teaching. She connects deeply with others. Smile.

She grows UP in church.

The first gal mentioned continues to reject invitations to join Bible studies or volunteer. She describes her life as stale, lacking purpose and passion. I invite her to church and for coffee to talk. She declines every offer. Sigh.

The second gal, she matures in her spiritual walk. She thrives reading her Bible. It

sparks life into her days. At home, at work, and everywhere, she shares her faith softly. She started volunteering at a local crisis pregnancy center, helping women heal from decisions in their past. Jumping in, she helps with children’s programming. The kids love her. Her life reflects God. She thrives. Sparkle.

Converts grow OLD in church. Disciples grow UP in church.

The Great Commission in the Bible has Jesus saying this, “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy spirit, teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age,” (Matt. 28:19 CSB).

How are we developing spiritually? Let’s GO (just do it), GROW (make disciples applying the Bible), BAPTIZE (openly identify as Christians), TEACH to OBEY (inspire like Jesus).

You and I could grow OLD . . . but how about determining to grow UP!

Oh My

Whose stuff is this and where do we put it?

By Shar Ann Packard

e, or should I say I, am trying so hard to minimize the things in our house. I guess I should start with how we accumulated all these treasures. John and I will be married 50 years this year, and let me tell you how he hates to throw anything away. I have a few odds and ends from my childhood, not much because I didn’t have much growing up. I have a little doll about 8 inches tall, my graduation cards, my year books and I can really tell you that is about it. Then there is John’s stuff, some books, magazines, tools, a few boxes that has old shifting knobs, patches, track and football metals, and some very treasured things from his brother who passed away in the 70’s (which I have carefully packed and repacked as we moved from home to home over the years).

This is not where the trouble started. It was years of collecting things we loved to fill our house with and as our taste changed we would box things up or put it in the “back room” for later…when we had time to sort and toss. I must tell you that never happened. As we raised our kids, then added their things to ours…all being stuffed in that back room! That didn’t get cleaned out until we moved out…sad but some of it followed us here.

In the matter of 5 years we cleaned out five houses. My uncle passed away and left me his house full of everything, from ceiling to floor. Uncle Al liked to keep things too. Clothes, bobby pins, drapes, shoes, pots and pans…I could make a list that would take up this whole page as he threw nothing away including straws, napkins, cups, and pens, bags, from every store, restaurant, or bank he entered he tucked in his pocket something to bring home to call his very own. He was in his 80’s when he passed and lived in the house he gave me for over 60 years. He and Aunt Betty were wonderful loving folks but never had but a small bag out for the garbage man each week… after cleaning out his home I understood why. John’s Dad passed and his wife lived in the house we now live in for a few years and then it was left to us. She took her treasured belongings and went to live in her condo down south. Again we were left to sort, toss, donate, give away as they lived in the home for 30+ years. With this John had so many memories of things that belonged to his Dad, his siblings, and oh so much stuff…a thirteen room house full to the brim, plus the garage ( I won’t start on barns and sheds on the farm) We had to clean out our home before move here, we

lived there for 37 years. Oh the things you can accumulate over the years are mind-boggling. A lot of the items were brought here to sort another day. My Mom passed away…here we go again. My brother and sister thought I was crazy but I said all I want is what I can carry in a shoe box. I just can’t bring any thing else into this house. I “kinda” kept to my word, but did bring home some Christmas village items to display in her honor. John however took his “tool and stuff” collection to a whole new level at Mom’s. Then we had the job of moving his step mom into assisted living and her apartment was very full of everyday living things and had to be sorted, donated and given away. John again can’t get rid of tools, so guess what happened… he has more boxes of tools and such for us (or me) to sort.

Now, back to that sorting, minimizing, and clearing out the “junk”. I asked John if he needed this calendar that was sitting on the table and moved from place to place. We don’t have another place to hang a calendar so I didn’t want to keep it. He said “YES, I want the address of the store it came from.” I strolled over to him and said “take a picture of it with your phone…you will have it forever,” and I tossed it in the trash. His response was “Now if I can find it on my phone…it will be great”.

Making a promise to myself to do at least a box a day was the goal. I have done very well at it and the last box I did, I put all the tools and things I didn’t know what he wanted to do with in a box to take out to the shop. I went about cleaning and sorting a few more things, and had to go to the garage. Much to my surprise on top of the boxes I have yet to sort was his box I just prepared for him to take to the shop. I just don’t know how we will ever get “balance” in this house with all this stuff…not only his, mine, Uncle Al’s, Dad’s, Mom’s, kids, and grand kids…and the things from loved ones passed we inherited. Where does it end? What do you keep and not keep? Where do you put it if you want to keep it? I am afraid our family after we pass will be writing this very article about all the “junk” we had, as they sort through our treasures we found hard to part with, shaking their heads, throwing it away and saying “OH MY!”

By Willie Smith

Senior Moments

Senior Moments - we all have them, some of us more than others. I had a senior moment recently and it kinda, sorta lost me a job. Let me tell you about it.

I’ve been sitting around a lot lately wondering what life is all about. Why am I here? What’s my purpose? I decided maybe a job would help me feel more like a part of the real world. If I had a job I couldn’t just sit around, I’d have to get out and about. I’d have to see and speak to real people, not just the people I yell at on TV. So I decided to sign myself up on every single job finding site I could find, and trust me, there are a lot of them. Big mistake! I started getting so many job listings that I was “qualified” for that I couldn’t keep track. Now answer this, I was a secretary my entire working life. Why do you think these sites think I’m qualified to be a designer, or a medical professional, or an exotic pole dancer? (I made that last one up to see if you were paying attention!)

After a big scare with a job scam recently I decided to apply only to places that I knew were reputable, like Walmart. I

know what people say about Walmart employees; I’ve probably said the same things, but when you want to rejoin the world you’ll start anywhere, right? Well I would start if I could just get an interview! Please, interview me, offer me a job, any job. I’ll say yes, I promise. Do I sound desperate? That’s because I am.

Finally! I got called for an interview at the Walmart Neighborhood Market about five miles from my house. I’d never heard of a neighborhood market in Michigan, but they have ‘em all over Florida. The interview email said to stop in anytime that day and ask for Victor. I headed right out and found Victor. Unfortunately Victor wasn’t expecting me. He didn’t have any of my information in front of him so he made notes on a napkin he found on the desk. Victor looked like he was 15 and I think I detected a bit of laughter in his eyes that a woman of my age might want to work at a fast-paced store like his. I’m older, but I’m not dead so I tried to sound as full of energy as I could. I would have hired me if I was Victor, but alas, it was not to be. I never heard back from Walmart …

nothing! Not a “nice that you applied, but we don’t want you” email or nothin’. I checked the job site and it didn’t even show I was interviewed. I’m thinking someone used that napkin with Victor’s notes to wipe their mouth after lunch and the information about how great I am was never entered into the computer. Talk about dejection, I was feelin’ it. I’ve always thought Walmart hired anybody and everybody. For heaven’s sake they hired my daughter-inlaw’s sister’s 16 year old kid, but they didn’t hire me. I feel like such a failure!

I decided to give it a few days and then I applied to Walmart again. Guess what? Someone called me for an interview, but when Victor saw me heading toward the office he took off running through the aisles. I ran after him, but forgot who I was chasing and why when I got distracted by a bag of M&Ms in the candy aisle. Ya gotta love those Senior Moments!

Did You Know?

Older adults hoping to retire this year may have a new factor to consider. Aspiring retirees may have to play it very smart to ensure they can maximize their savings for the long haul.

It's a one-two punch caused by continuously rising costs of everyday items and a bearish market for bonds - one of the most common hedges retirement plans use to offset stock declines. Bonds have been suffering historic losses, according to data from Barclays Aggregate Bond Index. The typical rule of thumb used to be to spend no more than 4 percent of a portfolio's original value each year to plan for retirement. With no gains or losses, that money would last around 25 years.

However, experts at The American College of Financial Services say that, in today's economy, 4 percent and even 3 percent may be too aggressive. According to Nora Dowd Eisenhower, executive director at the Philadelphia Mayor's Commission on Aging, higher food prices, longer life expectancies and higher rents/housing costs

often lead to financial challenges for people in retirement.

Data from the U.S. Current Population Survey shows a trend in the number of people no longer in retirement. In September 2022, the unretirement rate was 2.6 percent, up from 2.4 percent in August. Wealth advisors indicate retirees need to look long and hard at their spending habits, even spending less than their wealth could support.

This can help them ride out the ups and downs of the market that affect prices on goods and services. Working with a good financial advisor also can help retirees manage their savings to maximize their money for the years to come.

Perhaps due to the popularity of social media among a generation of young people who grew up with it, platforms such as Instagram and Facebook are often associated with people born in the 21st century. However, a 2018 study from the Pew Institute found that 65 percent of adults between the ages of 50 and 64 used Facebook and 68 percent used YouTube.

Social media is often on the receiving end of negative attention, but it's also a potentially valuable tool that can help men and women over 50 stay connected with their communities. That's not always so easy for adults who no longer have children at home. And as its name suggests, social media can help users connect with others who share their interests. Such connections also can be hard to make for adults over 50.

Adults over 50 may be more comfortable with social media now than they were a decade ago, but it's still a good idea to brush up on basic security measures that can help men and women protect their privacy as they utilize platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Adults over 50 are engaging with social media. But no matter how comfortable users become, it's still best to keep various social media safety protocols in mind.

Protect your personal information.

No social media user has the right to access your personal information, including your address, date of birth or other data unique to you. Avoid interacting with anyone who requests personal information, employing the function to block such users from connecting with you when possible. It's also important to keep information about travel plans private. For example, sharing details of an upcoming vacation can serve notice to potential criminals that no one will be in your house, making it a potential target for burglars.

Aim for quality, not quantity.

When building social media networks, aim for quality, not quantity. Avoid accepting friend requests from individuals you don't know. Cyber criminals often gain access to victims via social media, so limit your social media network to people you know and trust.

Turn off location information.

The technology behind social media is impressive and even makes it possible to determine where users are when they tweet or post to other platforms. But many users, especially those concerned about their privacy, don't want to share location information with anyone, much less strangers. Turn off location information and routinely double check to make sure it's still turned off.

Discuss others' privacy concerns before posting to social media.

Social media isn't for everyone, and some people may not want photos of themselves or their children posted to platforms like Facebook or Instagram. Prior to posting pictures or information about other people, confirm that they're OK with you doing so.

Don't be afraid to try out the benefits of social media. The following are great ways to utilize social media as a senior.

Keeping in touch with family. The most important benefit of social media for seniors is the fact that it gives them a way to stay in touch and maintain their relationships with their families. Generations of family members can stay connected and engage with each other on a regular basis by checking in on Facebook, sharing photos and videos and making new memories.

Staying involved with the community. Social media can provide an easy way to stay engaged with friends who may not live nearby, or meet new friends to get the social interaction you need to thrive. Engaging with others and staying socially active is so important for seniors, offering numerous physical and mental health benefits.

Research and learning opportunities. Social media tools provide a way for seniors to keep learning about topics that are interesting to them. As an added bonus, they can interact with others who may be searching for the same information.

Getting daily entertainment. Social media offers seniors a variety of ways to stay entertained, from watching video clips of their old favorite shows on YouTube to playing Scrabble with grandchildren via Facebook or other apps.

Best apps for your time and entertainment:

Advanced eins and ascular Management

Advanced Veins and Vascular Management —a nationally-accredited ambulatory vascular center— has been providing excellent vascular care to Hillsdale and the surrounding communities. In the last 30 years, dramatic and transformational changes have happened in the field of vascular surgery. The traditional open surgical procedures, performed in the operating room, are replaced by a non-surgical or minimally invasive approach erformed in the ambulatory vascular setting.

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Dr. Abushmaies has been providing vascular care to the Hillsdale community for 25 years. As he is celebrating his many years of service to this area, we sat with Dr. Abushmaies to talk about the value and impact of establishing an ambulatory vascular center serving Hillsdale and surrounding counties.

Can you please tell us about your professional background?

I am a board-certified vascular surgeon with 30 years’ experience in this field. I was seeing patients in a small office in Jonesville; it was a clinic operated by Hillsdale hospital at the time. Initially, most testing for vascular disease and procedures were performed in the traditional way with open surgery and patients had to commute to Battle Creek or Kalamazoo for their definitive procedures.

Due to the increasing prevalence of vascular disease and the recent advances in providing minimally invasive procedures on an outpatient basis, the concept of providing ambulatory, quality, safe, and state-of-the-art treatment was born.

Advanced Veins and Vascular Management (AVVM), an ambulatory vascular center accredited by the Joint Commission, was established three years ago, just a few months before the COVID 19 pandemic. There was an outpouring of support from the medical community and positive feedback from patients. That was vital in AVVM’s growth and success in meeting the needs of the community.

A.K. Abushmaies M.D., FACS, RPVI

Vasular Suite with advanced equipment at Advanced Veins and Vascular Management.

Is an ambulatory vascular center a new concept?

The concept was introduced by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid services in 2008. This was born out of the need to meet the increasing demand for vascular treatment due to significant increase of the incidence of peripheral vascular disease (PAD). It reduces wait time and contains the rapidly increasing cost of taking care of those patients in the hospital setting. There are currently over 700 centers in the U.S. specializing in ambulatory vascular care.

With the technological advances such as the invention of small catheters, tools, stents, and balloons, it became safe and feasible to treat venous disease, complex arterial blockages, and dialysis access shunts, in a patient-centered, intimate environment in an ambulatory vascular center, without jeopardizing safety or quality.

What type of services does the AVVM center provide and where do the patients you treat come from?

We provide comprehensive vascular care from the time of the first initial visit to completing the full treatment all in the same location. We have an onsite vascular lab that is fully accredited by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC), fully staffed with registered vascular technologists who can perform professionally all non-invasive diagnostic vascular ultrasounds, using the state-of-the-art equipment.

Our center is equipped with the most advanced imaging capabilities, tools, and machines for de-clotting and removing plaque from the arterial system, restoring circulation to the legs to allow help with healing ulceration, and preventing amputation using this non-surgical option. We provide all non-surgical treatments for varicose veins and all vein-related condition such as swelling legs, open wounds, and ulceration.

Our procedures are done in a safe, sterile environment, using conscious sedation that eliminates any pain or discomfort to the patient. Our patients are mostly from the Hillsdale County area. However, being the only ambulatory vascular center operated by a vascular surgeon within a 50-mile radius, we are increasingly serving many patients from Branch, St. Joseph, and Jackson counties. We are seeing more patients from across state lines as well.

How did the COVID 19 pandemic affect your ability to provide services to your patients?

During the lockdown, we had to reschedule most of our elective procedures, complying with performing what was deemed as urgent essential care. However, the pandemic proved the benefit of ambulatory surgical centers and ambulatory vascular centers in providing essential care and urgent procedures where hospital beds were occupied and could not accept those patients.

For example, T.S. presented with clotted dialysis access during the restrictions. We could not find any hospital bed for him to be treated as an inpatient. Our staff were caring and kind to help; we opened the center and performed a de-clotting of the dialysis access, and he was dialyzed the same day and is doing well to date.

Another example is J.R., a 65-year-old man who presented with the limb-threatening situation of complete blockage of the circulation to his leg. There were no beds in any surrounding hospital in Michigan to transfer him, nor even Toledo or Fort Wayne. We were able to remove the clot from his leg using a nonsurgical approach at AVVM, restore his circulation, and save his leg.

What type of set up and expertise is required to be able to deliver such a service?

Treating peripheral vascular disease is demanding and can be very challenging. Most vascular patients have underlying heart and lung conditions which need to be optimized with open procedures. Avoiding open, hospital-based procedures has been shown to reduce complications and infection rates with greater patient satisfaction and quality of outcome. This is especially true when treatment is offered at a dedicated, sterile, intimate environment with a staff that is knowledgeable, trained to a level of expertise, and focused exclusively on the treatment of vascular conditions.

Our team members hold the highest qualifications and certification in the vascular field. In addition, extensive experience, advanced imaging capability, state-of-the-art equipment to navigate the blocked arteries, and removing plaques are vital. Quality measures and safety are equally important. AVVM is proud to be accredited by the Joint Commission and holds the golden seal of approval.

How does your center and the care you provide fit in within the Hillsdale hospital services?

Over the last 25 years I have had a great relationship with and support from the medical community in Hillsdale and I am very thankful for making this project succeed, bringing the community close to home quality vascular care. We use the radiological and laboratory services and complement other services provided by the hospital. I have great collaboration with the wound care clinic, have continued to provide emergency room and inpatient consultation, and done procedures when judged to be appropriate with specific interest and focus on limb salvage and preventing amputation.

Our main goal is to grow this mutually supportive relationship and partnership for the good of the Hillsdale community. I think we share the same vision.

How to Start a Seniors Social Club

Various changes are associated with aging, and these can be physical, mental and emotional. Though each person manages these changes in their own way, there's no denying that social interaction can benefit people from all walks of life as they navigate their golden years.

The Foundation for Senior Care says socializing can give seniors a sense of purpose, stimulate the mind, relieve boredom, potentially prevent feelings of depression, and give individuals some-

Decide on the purpose of the group

Social clubs can meet and be organized around any number of themes or interests. Social clubs may meet to discuss gardening, crocheting, reading, or other shared hobbies. Friends also may be interested in doing food and beverage sampling. In such instances, a luncheon social club makes perfect sense.

Turn to social media

Meeting details can be posted in a community bulletin or on a message board at a local house of worship. However, the internet can be a speedy messenger and help like-minded people figure out how to connect. Facebook groups are one way to organize social clubs, as is the website Meetup.com. The latter is a large online network of offline groups that meet all over the country and the world. The website makes it a snap to organize a local group or find an existing club.

Check for competition

Conduct a search of groups already meeting within a 50-mile radius to see if an existing group already meets your criteria. If not, proceed full speed ahead as you establish your own club.

thing to look forward to. The senior living center, Aston Gardens says, socialization provides a significant boost to the cognitive health of older adults, helping to prevent or delay conditions that can affect memory.

Individuals looking to cultivate healthy social interactions may turn to clubs and other groups. If there's a dearth of opportunities, individuals can start and promote their own social club using this useful guideline.

Establish consistent meeting times

Most people prefer a schedule so they can plan their days accordingly. Choose a regular meeting time and place to hold the social club; otherwise, it can be confusing to accommodate everyone. Inconsistency also can make it hard to get the club off the ground.

Start small and then build

For those new to hosting social clubs, it may be better to begin with only a few members as everyone gets into a groove. As the group becomes more established, it can be opened up to more members. Although it may be wise to cap membership so that things are more easily managed.

Social clubs are a great way for seniors to stay connected and active. When there isn't one that meets a person's interests, it's relatively easy start one from scratch.

It’s spring again -

a time of rebirth as the natural world wakes up and revives after going dormant in the winter months. In spring, our days start getting longer, flowers begin to bloom, and warmer weather allows us to spend more time enjoying the outdoors. Every season gives us cause to celebrate, but here are 10 reasons why spring is the best season.

1. Warmer weather. Just like some animals hibernate in the winter, many humans tend to practice their own version in the colder months as well. Chilly weather causes people to nest and want to stay cozy at home. This is especially true for people who live in climates prone to snow and sleet — going out may not seem worth the hassle. When spring comes and temperatures warm up, it’s exciting to put the heavy jackets away and venture outside in lighter gear.

2. There are more hours in the day. Once the time changes and the sun stays out later, you feel like there’s more time in the day to enjoy nature. Those with 9–5 jobs get to leave work in the sun instead of darkness. It also gives people the opportunity to play outside after dinner with their children or take relaxing evening nature walks among the trees. Longer days are just one of the many good things about spring.

3. More sunshine. For many, spring is the first time in several months when sunny rays break through a gray sky. Going outside and feeling the sun’s rays on your skin feels good, especially if you’ve endured harsh winter conditions. Spending time in the sun doesn’t just feel good physically; it also has many health benefits. The sun’s rays help our bodies produce vitamin D, improve sleep patterns, and produce serotonin in the brain, which can boost our emotional well-being — but remember your sunscreen!

4. Birds and animals emerge. The animals who took a much-needed nap over winter and those who flew south for warmer climates are finally back. Hearing the happy chirps of birds or catching the first glimpse of your local wildlife are certainly reasons to love spring. Not only that, but spring is the season when many animals reproduce. If you’re lucky, you may get to see a baby rabbit, deer, or skunk during one of your nature walks.

5. Delicious seasonal produce. Eating in-season produce is always ideal, as it tastes wonderful and can be purchased for the best price. While what’s in season varies by region depending on climate, most people can expect to find apricots, arugula, beets, asparagus, cherries, and other delicious fruits and veggies at their peak in spring. Spring is a great time to head to your local farmer’s market to pick up old favorites and find new things to try.

own window, trees are a wonder to behold at any time of year. Trees go dormant in winter and lose their leaves. Then in spring, you’ll notice new growth on the trees around you, signaling the change in season.

9. Outdoor exercise. One of the best things about spring is that there are more temperate days that make you want to go outside. Spring is the perfect time for ditching the gym for an outdoor workout. The weather in spring is not yet uncomfortably warm, nor is it so chilly that you need to bundle up. Take a long walk, go for a run, or play your favorite outdoor sport — whichever you choose, you’ll love doing it outside, where you can enjoy nature and get some fresh air and sunshine.

10.

You can open your windows

6. Time

for spring cleaning

and organizing. Spring is known for being a time of cleaning. There are both historical and religious examples of this, and spring cleaning has become an annual ritual for many households. This may include purging closets and donating items that are no longer needed or cleaning and organizing the whole home. It’s great to get your home in order now because once all the fun of summertime activities begins, no one wants to stay inside and clean.

again. Now that the weather is warming up, it feels good to open the windows and let a fresh breeze waft through your home. Fresh air is the perfect way to chase out the stagnation of winter. Not only that, but open windows allow you to experience the sounds and smell of spring. It’s hard not to smile when you hear a bird sing or catch the scent of a flower in bloom.

7.

Blooming flowers everywhere.

One of the best parts of spring is that beautiful flowers begin to bloom again. It’s wildflower season in many places, with hills and canyons dotted with bright florals. It’s also cherry blossom season, and it’s a joy to experience the beauty of those delicate pink flowers in full bloom. Of course, flowers are more than just pretty and nice-smelling — they also nourish bees and birds and are an important contributor to the ecosystem.

Noticing and celebrating the changing of the seasons has always been an integral part of human life. If you’re planning for what happens at the end of life, a memorial tree in a forest that’s being protected is one option to consider. Better Place Forests has locations across the country that are selected for their conservation value. We work to protect, restore, and preserve each one.

These forests are places where cremated ashes can be spread at the base of a personal memorial tree — a tree that stands over the forest throughout the seasons, changing and growing for years to come. You can visit throughout the year for hiking, picnicking, and getting to know your tree. Multiple people and pets can also share a tree, making it a place for the whole family to enjoy and build memories together.

8. Trees

grow leaves again.

Whether you wander between the trees in a forest, sit under them in a park, or admire the ones outside your

Cambrian Assisted Living & Memory Care is a local, family-owned business whose owners are hands-on and committed to ensuring that exceptional care is their top priority. Owners Gareth and Denise Zebley have worked hard to provide a comfortable, caring and secure environment, giving residents the freedom to meet the challenges of aging with dignity in a gracious and homelike environment.

The Assisted Living building in Tecumseh has recently undergone a complete renovation with many beautiful upgrades and includes a gracious atrium area, a beautiful baby grand piano, a spacious dining room, sunrooms, fireplaces, beauty salon/barber shop, therapeutic spa room, library, billiard room, tv and game lounge.

The Zebley’s interest in the senior living business stems back to 2000 when the Zebley’s joined two good friends who’s family had been in the senior living business since the 1960’s. The two couples ventured off on their own with an entrepreneurial spirit to make a difference in the world one senior at a time. Their first location was called Heritage Assisted Living and it was located in Battle Creek, Michigan. They remained partners until 2005 when the Zebley’s started their own campus in Tecumseh, Michigan.

The name Cambrian means a person from Wales, or a ‘Welshman’. Founder Gareth Zebley’s maternal heritage comes directly from the country of Wales where his mother, Audrey was born and raised until she decided to immigrate to the Unit-

ed States at age 18 to pursue opportunity.

Cambrian’s logo is a Celtic knot. It is an endless knot as there is no beginning or end, and it is made from one single thread which gives it added strength. This particular knot’s shape is thought of as a shield representing protection. It is associated with well wishes for longevity, and with new endeavors. Some may use this symbol as a charm of sorts-warding against danger, sickness or setbacks that might interfere with an otherwise calm and stable life. The interwoven beauty of this knot, coupled with its strength is what Cambrian strives to offer to its seniors every day. The four distinct segments represent the care, compassion, protection, and enrichment Cambrian offers to nourish the mind, body and soul of its residents.

In addition to the Tecumseh operations, they also own and operate a similar community in South Lyon, MI. The Zebley’s believe there are several elements that set the “Cambrian experience” apart from your everyday senior living option. They believe by being onsite regularly and knowing the residents and their family members firsthand keeps them in tune with what it takes to achieve their company’s goal of not only meeting the needs of its residents, but to exceed them. “We are a business of people serving people, and we pursue excellence and provide joy everyday” says Gareth Zebley. “This is only possible by ensuring you have the right team in place. The single most important attribute a team member must possess is a passion to serve seniors. The individual must be a patient person with a big heart. Every team member within every department must possess this passion to serve seniors.”

Cambrian could be considered a boutique option within the industry. It is big enough to allow residents to befriend others with similar interests, and small enough that you know everybody’s names. You don’t have to maneuver down several stories by elevator to find the dining room, you simply mosey down your hallway.

To find out more about Cambrian Senior living check out their Facebook page or website at at www.CambrianSeniorLiving.com

Pictured: Gareth and Denise Zebley, Owners

LENAWEE SENIOR CENTERS

Addison Senior Center

517-547-5777

117 N. Steer St., Addison, MI 49220 addison@lenaweeseniors.org

Director: Inesa Gillin

Cook: Sharon Smith

Adrian Senior Center

517-263-3885

327 Erie St., Adrian, MI 49221

Director: Dillon Donaghy ddonaghy@lenaweeseniors.org

Asst. Director: Jamar Bonney jbonney@lenaweeseniors.org

Kitchen 517-263-4529

Head Cook: Toni Reinke treinke@lenaweeseniors.org

Home Delivered Meals Coord.: Kira Dickerson routecoord@lenaweeseniors.org

Bliss-Liewert Senior Center

517-486-2397

206 S. Lane St., Blissfield, MI 49228 blissfield@lenaweeseniors.org

Director: Sandy Buhrer

Cook: Eric Wilkins

Hudson Senior Center

517-448-4605

323 W. Main St., Hudson, MI 49247 hudson@lenaweeseniors.org

Director: Turi Meining

Head Cook: Tammy Hodos thodos@lenaweeseniors.org

Morenci Senior Center

517-260-4912

800 W. Chestnut St. morenci@lenaweeseniors.org

Morenci, MI 49256

Director: Jimmie Garland

Cook: Cecil Schoonover

Onsted Senior Center

517-467-6917

333 Conner St., Onsted, MI 49265 onsted@lenaweeseniors.org

Mailing Address: PO Box 57, Onsted, MI 49265

Director: Julie Kulka

Cook: Shirley Metternick

Tecumseh Senior Center

517-423-5939

703 E. Chicago Blvd., Tecumseh, MI 49228 Tecumseh@lenaweeseniors.org

Mailing Address: 1040 S. Winter St. Adrian, MI

Director: N/A

Cook: Kathy Chicowsky

Fresh , FlavorfulSimple,

Chili-Rubbed Salmon with Peach-Mango Salsa

Serve this flavor packed dish over salad greens or in corn tortillas for an easy weeknight supper. The fresh mango-peach salsa pairs beautifully with rich and flavorful grilled salmon. But, it would also be equally delicious with a mild-tasting fish like halibut or grouper or other lean protein options like chicken, pork, or even flank steak. Since the fruit salsa will hold-up well in the refrigerator for about 3 days, plan to make extra to partner with baked tortilla chips to enjoy as a snack later in the week. You can use a different stone fruit like a nectarine or plum in the place the peach if you’d like.

Salmon Ingredients

1 tsp Chili powder, ancho variety

1 tsp Ground cumin

½ tsp Dried oregano

¾ tsp Kosher salt

4 fillets Uncooked farmed Atlantic salmon

2 sprays Cooking spray

Salsa Ingredients

1 large, ripe, diced Peach

¾ cup, ripe, diced Mango

¼ cup Uncooked red onion, minced

2 Tbsp Cilantro fresh, minced

1 small, seeded, minced, Jalapeño pepper

2 tsp Fresh lime juice

½ tsp Honey

½ tsp Olive oil

1 pinch of Kosher salt

Instructions

To make salsa, in a medium bowl, combine peach, mango, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, lime juice, honey, oil and a pinch salt; chill until ready to serve (salsa may be made up to 3 days prior to use and stored, covered, in refrigerator).

In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, oregano and 3/4 tsp salt; rub over both sides of salmon. Coat a grill or grill pan with cooking spray; heat to medium-high heat.

Grill salmon until cooked to desired degree of doneness, flipping once, about for 4-5 minutes per side. Serve salmon with salsa spooned over top.

Serving size: 1 salmon fillet and 1/3 cup salsa

Green Goddess Salad

INGREDIENTS

For the Salad

1 small head of cabbage, finely chopped about 6-8 cups chopped

3-4 baby cucumbers or 1 large English cucumber, finely chopped

1/4 cup chives, finely chopped

1 bundle green onions/scallions, finely chopped about 6-8

For the Dressing

juice of two lemons about 1/3 of a cup

1/4 cup olive oil

2 tbsp rice vinegar any white vinegar works

1 cup basil leaves

1 cup baby spinach leaves

2 cloves garlic

1 small shallot

1/3 cup nutritional yeast

1 tsp sea salt or Himalayan pink salt

1/4 cup nuts of choice (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

Make the dressing: In a food processor or large blender combine all dressing ingredients. If using a blender, add liquid ingredients first to make sure everything gets properly blended. Blend for 30-45 seconds until dressing is creamy and well blended. Set aside.

Combine salad ingredients in a large bowl.

Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate OR serve immediately!

NUTRITION

Calories: 128kcal |

Carbohydrates: 12.7g |

Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g |

Potassium: 327mg | Fiber: 4.7g | Sugar: 4g |

Saturated Fat: 1g |

Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1mg

Sodium: 258mg

Nutrition information is only an estimate. Info is based on the Very Well Fit Nutrition Calculator.

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WORD SEARCH

Free Printable Word Search Puzzles

More 70's Songs

Find and circle all of these songs from the 1970's that are hidden in the grid. The remaining letters will spell the names of ten music groups from the 70's.

AFTERNOON DELIGHT

AMERICAN PIE

AMERICAN WOMAN

ANNIE'S SONG

BAD GIRLS

BARRACUDA

BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY

BROTHER LOUIE

CRAZY ON YOU

DELTA DAWN

DON'T STOP

DREAM ON DREAM WEAVER

DRIFT AWAY

EBONY EYES

FIRE AND RAIN

HELP ME

IMAGINE

LAST DANCE

LET IT BE

LOVE HURTS

LOW RIDER

MAGIC MAN

MAIN STREET

MARGARITAVILLE

MY LOVE

MY SHARONA

NIGHT FEVER

PHOTOGRAPH

PIANO MAN

REUNITED

ROSE GARDEN

SHADOW DANCING

SHE'S GONE

SIGNS

SOUTHERN NIGHTS

SUMMER NIGHTS

SUNDOWN

SUPERSTAR

THE GAMBLER

WITHOUT YOU

WOODSTOCK

Y.M.C.A.

YOU'RE SIXTEEN

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SUDOKU

Solution on pg. 7

Sudoku is easy to play and the rules are simple. Fill in the blanks so that each row, each column, and each of the nine 3x3 grids contain one instance of each of the numbers 1 through 9.

21st

ACROSS------------,

I) Certain informal parent

6) Wooded valleys

11) Female pronoun

14) _ of expertise

15) Bye-bye, in Burgundy

16) Pin number?

17) Object on Israel's flag

19) Interject

41) Brandy cocktail

43) Words with "precedent"

44) Senate helper

46) Having an irregular edge

47) Spot in the distance

49) Point to the right

51) Harden

DOWN

I) _ de deux

2) Dinner scrap

3) Ammo in a harmless shooter

4) Legal aides, informally

5) Recently

6) Baby's word for 1-Across

7) Japanese protein source

8) Cats have nine of them

21) Suitable material?

23) Annoying inconvenience

26) Professed

28) FBI employee, briefly

29) Eve's mate

31) Jacob's twin

32) Unedited version

34) Petticoat junction?

36) Blueprint detail, in short

39) Most spooky

52) Barnum and Bailey's business

55) Home for an old king

57) Guiding beliefs of a group

58) In a lively manner

60) Doctor in a 1964 movie

61) Campus VIP

66) Nightmare street of film

67) Down provider

68) Barbecue leftover

69) "Sayonara!"

70) Run-down in appearance, as a motel

71) Furry weasel cousin

9) Welcoming garland

20) Bur ning

10) Makes soapy bubbles

11) Business seed money

12) Steeplechase obstacle

13) Called off

18) Left the scene

22) Desk drawer item

23) Hellish place

24) See things the same way

25) First base?

27) Prefix for "circle"

30) _ spumante (Italian wine)

33) Total disaster

35) Sailing the Atlantic

37) Renoir's prop

38) Minotaur's home

40) Verb for Simon

42) Unfastens

45) Longed for

48) Boot-wearing felines?

50) Sing "shooby-doo" and such

52) Paparazzi target, briefly

53) Venice setting

54) Dodge

56) Historical Alabama march site

59) Results may do this, in commercials

62) Make a sheepshank

63) Flow back

64) Business card no.

65) Prior, to poets