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Computer Club President Helps
Residents Stay on the Cutting Edge
Club Covers PCs, Macs, and Evolving Technology
By Pete Wisniewski
“[Technology] is going to happen whether we want it or not. The key
question for individuals is whether or not they want to embrace it,” said Sid
Paskowitz, president of the Willow Valley Computer Club.
Having been exposed to cutting-edge technology from the beginning of his
professional life, Paskowitz is an ideal candidate to serve as president of the
computer club at Willow Valley Communities.
“I recognized the potential benefit of computers in my early years in
submarines,” he said. “My generation was significantly impacted by the fallout
from Sputnik and the need to stay ahead in the technology race.”
Though he never worked for a computer corporation directly, Paskowitz
has a background in logistics, and as a management consultant he worked
with computer and technology companies and “tried to have devices that
allowed [him] to interact efficiently with those companies.”
“My primary focus is on the quality of life of [our] residents,” Paskowitz
said. “Toward that end, I try to communicate information that will assist
residents in being productive with new technologies while protecting their
security and privacy, which are potentially put at risk by those technologies.
Sid Paskowitz works to keep technology accessible and approachable for his fellow residents,
a “generation [that] was significantly impacted by the fallout from Sputnik
and the need to stay ahead in the technology race.” Inside:
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By Andrea Gross
Monroeville, Ala., may be the
most well-known small town
in America. Millions of folks
have read about it, seen a movie about
it, and picture it as the archetypical
Southern town, but comparatively few
recognize its name.
To them it is Maycomb, the place
memorably depicted in one of the
world’s bestselling books, Harper Lee’s
To Kill a Mockingbird, as well as in
her recently released novel, Go Set a
Watchman.
Despite having similar themes (racial
attitudes, moral certitude, and family
relationships) and featuring many of
the same characters, there are important
differences between the two books.
Mockingbird takes place in the 1930s,
while Watchman is set in the 1950s.
The intervening 20 years have wrought
changes in everything from political
actions to societal expectations, and the
story is told from the perspective of an
informed adult rather than an innocent
child.
But one thing remains the same: in
a physical sense, the fictional town of
Maycomb is strikingly similar to the real
town of Monroeville.
Today Monroeville is almost twice
as large as it was 60 years ago when Lee
wrote both of her books (Watchman was
actually an early draft of Mockingbird),
but with a population of just over 6,000,
it’s still not much more than an outpost
midway between Montgomery and
Mobile.
Yet due to Lee, who has always called
it home, and Truman Capote, who
vacationed there as a child, in 1997 the
state legislature dubbed the town the
Literary Capital of Alabama. Twelve
years later, the 40-acre downtown area
was added to the National Register of
Historic Places.
My husband and I are eager to see
what all the fuss is about. We stop
first at the 1903 domed courthouse, a
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Discovering Maycomb in Monroeville
Harper Lee’s lawyer father tried cases in the Old Monroe County Courthouse.
A bronze statue titled A Celebration of Reading honors Monroeville as Alabama’s
Literary Capital.
Readers of TKAM will recognize the inside of the Old Monroe County Courthouse as
the place where an all-white jury convicted the wrongfully accused black laborer.
Harper Lee’s father and sister each had a law office in the Monroe County Bank
Building.
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While no one knows what the
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supply store or perusing an online
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familiar structure to those who have seen
the 1962 film of Mockingbird starring
Gregory Peck or read the early works of
Capote.
We enter the courtroom where Lee’s
father, as well as the fictional Atticus
Finch, practiced law. I shudder as I
see the jury box where 12 white men
convicted an innocent black man in a
pivotal scene in Mockingbird.
The upstairs rooms are filled with
exhibits pertaining to the town’s famous
duo. We read about Lee receiving the
1961 Pulitzer Prize, admire photos of
Capote as a chubby-cheeked child, and
pause before a giant enlargement of a
postage stamp featuring Gregory Peck.
I find it strange that the postal service
honored a movie star who recreated a
character on screen rather than the author
who created that character in the first
place.
But the real importance of
Monroeville, as well as the museum, is
best represented by a bronze sculpture
on the courthouse lawn that depicts
three children absorbed by a book.
The sculpture is titled A Celebration of
Reading. As we stroll the surrounding streets, we
try to imagine the town as it was when
Lee was a child. Her home was only two
blocks from the
courthouse; the
Faulk home in
which Capote
summered was
right next door
to Lee’s, and the
home of Alfred
Boulware, whom
Mockingbird fans
will recognize
as the likely
inspiration for
Boo, is around
the corner near
the elementary
school.
These homes
are gone now.
An overpriced
ice cream shack
occupies the site
of Lee’s home,
a rock wall is
all that’s left
of the former
Faulk house, and
the Boulware
home has been
replaced by a gas station.
But many of the old buildings remain,
although most have been repurposed.
Circling back to
the courthouse,
we pass the
Monroe County
Bank, where
Lee’s father had
his law office,
and the RSVP
building that
now houses
a charitable
organization but
used to be the
town jail.
Finally,
behind the
courthouse, the
former La Salle
Hotel, where
Gregory Peck
stayed when
he was in town
preparing for his
award-winning
role as Atticus,
has been turned
into the public
library.
Then, because
travel is as much about meeting people as
seeing sights, we go to Radley’s Fountain
Grille, where 92-year-old George Jones
enjoys talking to visitors about days gone
by.
“Nelle was four years behind me in
school,” he says, referring to Lee by her
first name, the one used by longtime
acquaintances. “She was a notorious
tomboy, just like Scout (the main character
in Mockingbird), and Capote was just like
Scout’s friend Dill, who was a smart-alecky
kid with a high-pitched voice.”
He also gives us the real scoop on
Alfred Boulware.
“He stole a 15-cent pack of cigarettes,
and rather than let the judge send him to
reform school, his father kept him under
house arrest for life.”
George shakes his head. “Nelle
portrayed him as a dodo, but he was one
of the smartest boys in his class.”
Before we leave, we visit Ol’
Curiosities & Book Shoppe, where we
buy a copy of Go Set a Watchman. It’s
been embossed and certified as coming
from the author’s hometown—the
Maycomb of Scout and the Monroeville
of Nelle.
For more stories from Jones as well as a
list of Monroeville restaurants favored by
Lee, check our companion website, www.
TraveltizersPlus.com. Photos © Irv Green
unless otherwise noted; story by Andrea Gross
(www.andreagross.com).
Only a rock wall remains from the house
owned by Truman Capote’s relatives,
but the site features a historic marker.
Monroeville expects to see even more
visitors now that Go Set a Watchman
has been published.
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Vintage Halloween Decorations
There are many types of
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For the purists among us, you can
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from acrylic paint to glitter glue,
featuring themes ranging from the scary
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Halloween NoisemakersClickers, horns, lithographed
tin noisemakers, and even musical
instruments with Halloween themes are
not just objects that help children stay
safe as they walk the streets in search
of silly tricks
or candy treats.
These collectible
noisemakers speak
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Halloween holiday.
These vintage
noisemakers—
featuring owls,
ghosts, witches,
goblins, and
black cats—were
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spirits, plain and simple. The idea behind
vintage, collectible noisemakers is making
noise and a lot of it. It was thought that
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loud noises.
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Halloween noisemaker, fill a clean
orange-juice-concentrate or lemonade-
concentrate can with uncooked beans;
decorate the outside of the can with
Halloween-themed drawings using
markers, crayons, or stickers; add a
popsicle stick or wooden dowel as a
handle; and you are ready to go.
Most of the original, vintage
Halloween noisemakers are very valuable
on the collectibles market now, so don’t
let your children or grandchildren take
the vintage collectibles outside with
them when they tour the neighborhood
hunting for candy.
Mask BasketRemember those hot masks that
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Once a year, my sweet, loving
husband, Bob, turns into a
maniac.
“Saralee,” he said, “What did you just
do?”
I slowly backed away and whispered,
“I, um—ate a walnut.”
“You stole a walnut?” His face was red
and sweating because the oven had been
on for eight hours.
You see, Bob was baking cookies and
bread for the county fair. Over the years,
he’s won 19 winning ribbons in the
baked goods competition.
“Sweets,” I gently said, “the
competition is supposed to be fun. It’s
not really serious.”
“Not really serious?!”
For three days, I hid in the bedroom,
listening to alternating screaming,
smashing pans, and crying. We taste-
tested 10 batches of cookies and eight
loaves of bread.
“Man,” Bob said, “I’ve never been so
hot and tired and miserable in my life.”
Frustratingly, he picked up one cookie
that he thought wasn’t done enough.
“Who could eat this crap?” he said,
and then handed it to me to eat.
“It’s not just competition,” I said. “It’s
for the spirit of community; it’s for trying
to do your best.”
He dried his hands on his pink calico
apron, then grabbed a wad of dough in
his hand and squeezed it to death. “I need to win!”
Bob, like a surgeon, hovered over the
dough while ordering, “Swab,” every two
seconds as I stood by, like a scrub nurse,
patting his forehead with paper towels so
his sweat wouldn’t keep dripping into the
batter.
We went to the fair for judgment day.
When he saw the shiny blue ribbon on
his bread, he instantly transformed back
to his normal, tranquil self.
Smiling peacefully, he graciously
thanked everyone, then hugged me and
said, “Thank you, my love. I couldn’t
have done it without you.”
His cookies, though, won second
place. He was thrilled. I was surprised. I
thought he’d have a fit because he didn’t
win first place.
He looked around. “I’m part of a
community of sharing.”
And how did I take it? I picked up the
plate of cookies.
“I’m declaring this contest invalid!”
I was steaming. “I want the judges’
names—and I want their backgrounds,
notarized. I’m taking these cookies away
so nobody sees that you’re a big loser.”
He wrenched the plate from my red,
hot hands.
That’s when I took a closer look at the
plate and saw the card with the baker’s
name. Although the cookies resembled
Bob’s, someone else’s name was on the
card.
Frantically, I searched for his cookies.
And what do you think I found on them?
A big, beautiful, glistening, glorious blue
ribbon.
And so, he won two blue ribbons that
day.
That night, we had cookies in bed
while lovingly declaring we lost all respect
for each other. We solemnly promised
we’d never behave the way we did again.
I said, “Let’s not think about it for
another whole year. I need a break from
the craziness.”
“Me too. You have my word that I
will not bring up the fair or any kind of
baking competition for an entire year.”
And that is when I discovered, hidden
under the sheets, a cookbook all about
exotic muffins.
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nationally syndicated columnist. Her
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the dining-room buffet, select a group
of three or four vintage, plastic costume
masks from yours or your children’s
bygone Halloween costumes.
Gather the plastic masks—masks
of politicians, witches, astronauts, and
cartoon characters—and place them
together in an oversized bowl or basket
to make a bright and colorful Halloween
centerpiece. Forget the candy bowl;
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Keep these costume masks at home,
since the market for these collectibles
is strong at this time of the year and
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We attend funerals and wakes to
console the bereaved relatives
of the deceased. This can be
more a gesture of respect to the bereaved
than to the deceased.
Mourners who truly believe in heaven
should take comfort that the deceased, if
worthy, is exalted by a glorious transition
to an eternal reward. If the deceased had
a lingering, painful death, there is relief
that the departed is “free at last.”
Funerals and wakes frequently exhibit
a mix of anguish and relief. Faith alone
may not extinguish the sorrow. A sense
of relief will
not void the
disquiet we
sense about our
own mortality
and our own
eternal destiny.
Gen. George
Patton took
this view of
World War
II combat
mortalities: “It
is foolish and wrong to mourn the men
who died. Rather,
we should thank
God that such
men lived.”
Extend that
sentiment from
the “good-war”
context and apply
it to all those who
led good, decent
lives. Funerals then
can be regarded
as an occasion of
muted celebration.
Some take it a step further and
celebrate funerals as a joyous occasion.
The wailing of trombones, the singing of
saxophones and clarinets, and the eulogy
delivered by a trumpet are created in a
New Orleans-style funeral march.
That was the funeral preference of Dr.
Benjamin Spock. He wanted “friends to
snake-dance through the streets to the
music of a jazz band.”
Funerals typically are followed by a
group luncheon. This relaxes the tension
and reminds us that life continues. It
is not unlike the Christian practice
of celebrating Easter following the
observance of the death of Christ.
Newspaper columnist and humorist
Art Buchwald wrote that he appreciated
the manner of his own passage to the
final exit. He died of kidney failure in
2007 at the age of 81, spending his final
days in a hospice, enjoying visits and
phone calls from many friends and eating
those foods that had been prohibited
when he was well.
He joked that “the National Hospice
Association made me Man of the Year.
I never realized that dying was so much
fun.” That bizarre attitude defines
the unique Buchwald personality and
indicates why he was a treasured writer
and celebrity.
Don’t let your own funeral and wake
arrangements depend on the decision
of others. Write them out and specify
what you would want and not want:
which songs (if any), a farewell message
from you (recorded or read), flowers or
donations—these or other topics should
be choices made by you.
Walt Sonneville, a retired market-research
analyst, is the author of My 22 Cents’ Worth: The Higher-Valued Opinion of a Senior Citizen
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Mourning the Deceased
Walt Sonneville
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Let’s Talk about Medicare
October is “Talk about
Prescriptions Month” and marks
the beginning of this year’s
Medicare open enrollment period. It’s
the perfect time to talk about Medicare
prescriptions and the Extra Help available
from Social Security.
Newly eligible Medicare beneficiaries
and current beneficiaries who are
considering changes to their Medicare
Part D (prescription drug coverage) plan
should act now. The Medicare open
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Dec. 7.
The Medicare Part D prescription
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can participate in the Medicare Part D
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with limited income and resources may
be eligible for
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premiums, annual
deductibles, and
prescription co-
payments.
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is estimated to
be worth about
$4,000 per year.
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To figure out whether you are eligible
for the Extra Help, Social Security needs
to know your income and the value of
any savings, investments, and real estate
(other than the home you live in).
To qualify, you must be receiving
Medicare and have:
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couple living together. Even if your
annual income is higher, you still may
be able to get some help with monthly
premiums, annual
deductibles, and
prescription co-
payments.
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where your income
may be higher include
if you or your spouse
support other family
members who live with
you, have earnings
from work, or live in Alaska or Hawaii.
individual or $27,250 for a married
couple living together. Resources include
such things as bank accounts, stocks, and
bonds. We do not count your house or
car as resources.
You can complete an easy-to-
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And if you would like more
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This Medicare open enrollment
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John Johnston is a Social Security public
affairs specialist.
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Affilia Home Health(717) 544-2195(888) 290-2195 (toll-free)www.AffiliaHomeHealth.orgYear Est.: 1908
Counties Served: Berks, Chester,
Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster,
Lebanon, Perry, Schuylkill, York
RNs: Yes
LPNs: Yes
CNAs: Yes
Home Aides: Yes
Medicare Certified?: Yes
Other Certifications and Services:
Home care specialists in physical,
occupational, and speech therapy;
nursing; cardiac care; and telehealth.
Disease management, innovative
technologies, and education help you
monitor your condition to prevent
hospitalization. Licensed non-profit
agency; Medicare certified; Joint
Commission accredited.
Connections at HomeVIA Willow Valley(717) 299-6941www.ConnectionsAtHome.orgYear Est.: 2014
Counties Served: Lancaster
RNs: Yes
LPNs: No
CNAs: Yes
Home Aides: Yes
Medicare Certified?: No
Other Certifications and Services:
Connections at Home VIA Willow
Valley delivers unparalleled,
personalized care and companionship
in the home, hospital, or senior
living community, by compassionate,
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are backed by the area’s most trusted
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This is not an all-inclusive list of agencies and providers. These advertisers are eager to provide additional information about their services.
Good Samaritan Home Health(717) 274-2591www.gshleb.org
Year Est.: 1911
Counties Served: Berks, Dauphin,
Lancaster, Lebanon, Schuylkill
RNs: Yes
LPNs: Yes
CNAs: Yes
Home Aides: Yes
Medicare Certified?: Yes
Other Certifications and Services:
Good Samaritan Home Health is a
Pennsylvania-licensed home health
agency that is Medicare certified
and Joint Commission accredited.
We work with your physician to
provide nursing, physical therapy,
occupational therapy, speech therapy,
wound care, and specialized care as
needed.
Good Samaritan Hospice(717) 274-2591www.gshleb.org
Year Est.: 1979
Counties Served: Berks, Dauphin,
Lancaster, Lebanon, Schuylkill
RNs: Yes
LPNs: Yes
CNAs: Yes
Home Aides: Yes
Medicare Certified?: Yes
Other Certifications and Services:
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services to patients and their families
facing a life-limiting illness. We
are Pennsylvania licensed, JCAHO
accredited, and Medicare certified.
We provide services 24 hours per day
with a team approach for medical,
emotional, spiritual, and social needs.
Homeland Hospice(717) 221-7890www.homelandhospice.org
Year Est.: 2009
Counties Served: Adams, Cumberland,
Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton, Juniata,
Lancaster, Lebanon, Northumberland,
Perry, Schuylkill, Snyder, York
RNs: Yes
LPNs: Yes
CNAs/Home Aides: Yes
Medicare Certified?: Yes
Other Certifications and Services:
Exemplary personalized care that
enables patients and families to
live each day as fully as possible.
Registered nurses who are certified
in hospice and palliative care for both
adults and children.
Central Penn Nursing Care, Inc.(717) 569-0451www.cpnc.com
Year Est.: 1984
Counties Served: Cumberland,
Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, York
RNs: Yes
LPNs: Yes
CNAs: Yes
Home Aides: Yes
Medicare Certified?: No
Other Certifications and Services:
Providing all levels of care (PCAs,
CNAs, LPNs, RNs), in the home,
hospital, or retirement communities
with specifically trained caregivers
for Alzheimer’s and dementia clients.
Home care provided up to 24 hours
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Year Est.: 2004
Counties Served: Adams, Cumberland,
Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, York
RNs: No
LPNs: No
CNAs: Yes
Home Aides: Yes
Medicare Certified?: No
Other Certifications and Services:Two- to 24-hour non-medical assistance provided by qualified, caring, competent, compassionate, and compatible caregivers. Personalized service with Assistance for Daily Living (ADL, IADL): companionship, meal prep, bathing, cleaning, and personal care needs. Respite care, day surgery assistance. Assistance with veterans’ homecare benefits. Medicaid Waiver approved.
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Senior Helpers(717) 920-0707www.seniorhelpers.com/harrisburg
Year Est.: 2007
Counties Served: Adams, Cumberland,
Dauphin, Perry, York
RNs: No
LPNs: No
CNAs: Yes
Home Aides: Yes
Medicare Certified?: No
Other Certifications and Services:
Offering nonmedical home care to
provide positive solutions for aging in
place. Companionship, personal care,
and our specialized dementia care. No
minimum number of hours. Medicaid
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Year Est.: 2001
RNs: No
LPNs: No
CNAs: Yes
Home Aides: Yes
Medicare Certified?: No
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Older But Not Wiser
Life is Like a Grocery Store
As I’m getting older, I’m spending
more time at the supermarket.
I’m not sure why this is
happening, but it’s somewhat enjoyable—
not as much fun as the movies but better
than my last colonoscopy.
And I’ve discovered that the grocery
store is like a microcosm of life. (That
may sound a little pretentious, but I’m
trying to make up for my colonoscopy
comment.)
Anyway, here are some lessons I’ve
learned at the supermarket that I can
apply to my everyday life:
Pick your battles: When do you tell
someone standing in front of you in the
“10 or under” line that they have too
many items?
If they have 14 items, I cough to
let them know I’m slightly annoyed. If
they have 16 items, I mutter something
unintelligible under my breath. And if
they have 20 or more items, I will say
something to them directly.
However, all this changes if the person
is more than 6 feet tall and weighs more
than 250 pounds. When that happens, I
simply say, “Have a good day.”
The lesson
here—which
can be applied
to everyday
life—is that
you don’t want
to get hurt
over six cans of
tuna.
Don’t be intimidated: For some
people,
choosing a cantaloupe has become a
major event. They thump it … they smell
it … they shake it.
I’ve come to the conclusion that most
of these people, like other so-called
experts, have no idea what they are doing.
Take the moral high ground: There
is always one brand of apples that is way
more expensive than the rest.
In our grocery store, it is the Honey
Crisp. I don’t know why they are so
expensive; there is no prize in the middle
of them.
Unfortunately, my wife, Wanda, loves
the Honey
Crisp. I’m
tempted to
tell her they
were all out
and bring her
the cheaper
Granny Smiths
or Galas.
However, I
would never
do that. First,
because it’s
morally wrong,
and second, because I’m afraid she would
find out.
Be vigilant: Expiration dates are often
difficult to read. As in all aspects of our
lives, we must be vigilant.
Take your reading glasses or
magnifying glasses with you. There
is nothing worse than expired yogurt
(except maybe expired cottage cheese).
Too many choices can drive you crazy: In our supermarket there are 42
different kinds of hot sauces. I have no
idea if I could actually taste the difference
between them, but I waste a lot of time
choosing one.
In life, we sometimes have too many
choices—where to go on vacation, where
to retire, what doctor to go to, etc., etc.
Like a hot sauce, sometimes it’s best
for our sanity just to have two or three
choices.
Be a fanatic: I think bulk buying
is anti-senior. For example, at our
supermarket you have to buy five cartons
of Coke to get the cheaper price. That’s
tough for anybody to carry, especially
seniors.
As an activist, I’m going to write
somebody a letter about this. I don’t
exactly know whom I’m going to write
to or when I will do it, but I’m definitely
going to do it (I think).
Be responsible but not a fanatic: Should you bring your shopping cart all
the way back to the supermarket, or can
you leave it tucked safely away in the
parking lot?
I feel you’re being responsible if you
bring it back, but if no one is looking you
can leave it in the parking lot.
Sy Rosen
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abc27 ................................................................................................... 179Ablemart ............................................................................................. 196Academic Wealth Strategies ............................................................ 108AccuQuest Hearing Center ............................................................... 206Allegro Winery ................................................................................... 173Appleby Systems ............................................................................... 167Armstrong Relocation & Co. ............................................................. 123Basement Waterproofing Specialists ............................................. 129Bath Fitter ........................................................................................... 159Beltone Hearing ................................................................................. 168Bethany Village .................................................................................. 145Bethany Village at Home .................................................................. 144Bureau of Blindness & Visual Services ............................................ 146Capital BlueCross ............................................................................... 166Carlisle Regional Medical Center ............................................132-138Castle “The Window People” ............................................................ 205Century Spouting Incorporated ...................................................... 147Chapel Pointe ..................................................................................... 174Chef Exclusive Catering LLC ............................................................. 158Choice Financial Services, LLC ......................................................... 142Claremont Nursing & Rehabilitation Center ................................. 153ClearCaptions ..................................................................................... 176Country Meadows of Mechanicsburg ............................................ 115Cremation Society of Pennsylvania, Inc. ........................................ 131Cumberland County Aging & Community Services .............101-103Cumberland County Housing & Redevelopment Authorities .... 140Cumberland Goodwill Fire Rescue EMS ......................................... 139Cumberland Valley Visitors Bureau ................................................. 141Dollar Energy Fund / PPLepower .................................................... 110Drayer Physical Therapy Institute ................................................... 187Family Home Medical ....................................................................... 202Former White House Chef John Moeller ........................................ 178Freedom Chrysler - Jeep - Dodge - RAM ................................ 113,114
Griswold Home Care ......................................................................... 177The Guide ........................................................................................... 154Health Network Laboratories .......................................................... 155HealthAmerica Advantra – An Aetna Company ........................... 181HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital ............................................. 186Highmark ............................................................................................ 161Hoffman-Roth Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. ........................... 162Homeland Center .............................................................................. 126Hooke Hooke & Eckman Realtors.................................................... 188It Works ............................................................................................... 175The Campus of the Jewish Home.................................................... 195Journease Travel Specialists ............................................................. 128Kidney Foundation of Central PA .................................................... 125Kilmore Eye Associates ..................................................................... 157Kitchen Saver ..................................................................................... 190Kmart .................................................................................................. 197LeafFilter Gutter Protection ............................................................. 124Life Source Water Service ................................................................. 180ManorCare Health Services .............................................................. 172Mary Kay ............................................................................................. 117McAdam Financial ............................................................................. 189The Medicine Shoppe ....................................................................... 109Menno Haven Retirement Communities ....................................... 198Messiah Lifeways .......................................................................203, 204Mid-Atlantic Waterproofing ............................................................ 151Miller Insurance Associates .............................................................. 170Miracle-Ear ......................................................................................... 122Office of Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Protection ...... 130Organo Gold – Rhonda Myers ......................................................... 150Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania ....................................193, 194OSS Health Mechanicsburg ............................................................. 149PA Public Utility Commission........................................................... 165Passanante’s Home Food Services .................................................. 127
Pennsylvania Bureau of Radiation Protection .............................. 191Pennsylvania LINK ............................................................................. 160The Pennsylvania Lottery ................................................................. 121PinnacleHealth .................................................................................. 163Polished Salon Spa & Wellness ........................................................ 199Real Time Pain Relief ......................................................................... 171ReBath & More ................................................................................... 105Reliv, Inc. – Robert E. Meyer, Independent Distributor ................. 183Renewal by Andersen of Central PA ............................................... 184Roth’s Farm Village ............................................................................ 156RSVP of the Capital Region, Inc........................................................ 182Sadler Health Center ......................................................................... 106Senator Pat Vance / Representative Sheryl Delozier .................... 207The Sentinel ....................................................................................... 164Shady Maple Companies .................................................................. 148SpiriTrust Lutheran LIFE ................................................................... 152Spring Creek ....................................................................................... 118StoneRidge Retirement Living – Church of God Home............... 120Sundance Vacations .......................................................................... 119Take Shape for Life ............................................................................ 208Tri-Valley Pharmacy .......................................................................... 200VibraLife .............................................................................................. 104Visiting Angels ................................................................................... 169Weaver Memorials ............................................................................ 185West Shore Window & Door, Inc. ..................................................... 116WHP580 .............................................................................................. 112
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WPFG ................................................................................................... 192Your Remodeling Guys ..................................................................... 201
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Freedom Chrysler - Jeep - Dodge - RAM................................ 113,114
Carlisle Regional Medical Center ............................................132-138
Cumberland County Aging & Community Services.............101-103
Homeland Center .............................................................................. 126
WIOO Country Gold 1000................................................................. 143
WPFG................................................................................................... 192
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The Sentinel ....................................................................................... 164
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Bethany Village at Home.................................................................. 144
HealthAmerica Advantra – An Aetna Company........................... 181
Hooke Hooke & Eckman Realtors.................................................... 188
Menno Haven Retirement Communities....................................... 198
Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania ....................................193, 194
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Family Home Medical
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you need and the life you want to lead.10 a.m. – Carlisle Regional Medical Center: An Introduction to Good Colon HealthPresented by Dr. Jadd Koury, Board-Certified Colorectal Surgeon,
Carlisle Regional Medical Center
of colon cancer, including various options for colon cancer screening
disease, including diverticulosis and diverticulitis of the colon.
Noon – OSS Health: The Management of Hip and Knee ArthritisPresented by Dr. George Margetas, Orthopaedic 0Surgeon
to learn about the treatment options for osteoarthritis of the hip
surgical options that are available.
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This day is about you and whatever
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10 a.m. – Get Your Ducks in Row with Medicare Open Enrollment Facts Presented by Sandy Gurreri and Denise Moore
Medicare Open Enrollment, why it is important to
9:15 a.m. – Opening Ceremony and Cumberland County RSVP Most Valuable Volunteer Award Presentation
learn why the recipient deserves this recognition of
including the benefits of being a volunteer through their
11 a.m. – Silver Sneakers
fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises
designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement,
tubing with handles, and a SilverSneakers ball are offered
for resistance. A chair is available if needed for seated or
standing support.
11:30 a.m. – Container GardeningPresented by Michael A. Hasco, AIFD, Stauffers of Kissell Hill
Mechanicsburg
how to create a seasonal, mixed container of annuals and
perennials, rich with color, texture, and form—a perfect
focal or accent to brighten your front door or outdoor
living area.
Noon – Your Whispers: Listen and LearnPresented by Kim Meredith, Author of
Those little nagging feelings in your gut that are keeping you
up at night or making you feel queasy are trying to tell you
how to tune in and find out how helpful your whispers can be.
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Family Home MedicalBooth #202
Lung function screening
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Blood pressure
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The Medicine ShoppeBooth #109
Lung function
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Free hearing screenings and
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Orthopedic Institute of PennsylvaniaBooths #193–194
Polished Salon Spa & WellnessBooth #199
Fibromyalgia and nutrition
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“I also try to share information that
has resulted from questions raised by new
residents, especially those who are new to
the area and are starting new lives.”
The mission statement of the
computer club is simple and direct
and includes providing a forum for the
interchange of information on computers
and training for those requesting it. The
club arranges for speakers to talk about
computer-related subjects and provides
a means to educate beginners on how to
use the computer and its systems.
The computer club holds monthly
meetings to fulfill its mission statement
and does everything it can to educate its
residents who want to know more about
the machines.
The club focuses specifically on the
uses of computers, with discussions
of operating systems only as necessary
to help residents understand what
the computer is doing and how it is
functioning.
PCs and Macs are both covered in
the club with a primary focus on PCs,
since they have the largest presence in the
community; however, there is also a Mac
Special Interest Group (SIG) that addresses
the particular needs of Mac users.
Sometimes, there are classes for specific
programs based on resident requests.
Resident questions are also covered in
monthly meetings or in a classroom at
a different time, so the issue will not go
unanswered.
Residents often have questions when
buying a new computer and needing to
know the preferred specifications. There
is a computer club meeting program
annually that addresses these concerns
and stays faithfully up-to-date with
new technology because the tech world
changes so rapidly.
Luckily, Paskowitz is aware of the
constant change and is always willing and
eager to learn more about computers,
proving himself to be a dedicated
connoisseur on the subject.
“My knowledge only scratches the
surface based on what I have been
exposed to,” he said. “When I got to a
certain age, I found I focused on learning
what I needed to know to solve problems
or to do new things; however, I don’t
consider my knowledge about computers
to even come close to 1 percent of what
can be known about computers.”
He attempts to spread that new
knowledge to the other residents. Part of
this continuous learning is a computer
club expo held every year where the
club describes and displays various
technologies.
A number of participants demonstrate
desktops, phones, tablets, etc., so
attendees can see the devices in action
and ask any questions about their use,
availability, and cost.
When asked if he was looking forward
to any new pieces of technology coming
out in the near future, Paskowitz said,
“I am hoping that Windows 10 will
offer full hands-free operation where a
person can talk to a device and have it do
everything that can be done today with a
mouse and keyboard.
“I believe speech is the natural means
of interaction with different devices,
and the memory and processing speed
of today’s devices should enable that
technology to become ubiquitous.
However, we will need to learn the
language that the devices understand, and
that will be our next challenge.”
Being president of the computer club
keeps Paskowitz busy, but, as with most
efforts, the reward is worth the work.
“Being president of the computer
club is constantly presenting me with
new challenges that make me forget I
am supposed to be retired,” Paskowitz
laughed. “It also presents me with the
opportunity to work with some great
people where we are all working toward a
common objective.”
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This time of year when I am
bringing my houseplants back
inside, or even just getting those
inside ready for winter, I like to repot my
houseplants if needed.
By repotting on a warm fall day, you
can work outside without risk of injuring
these tender plants with cold. I like
potting outside as my messes are much
easier to clean up!
Fall is a good time in the North,
because with leaves off the trees outside
in winter, houseplants often get more
light than in summer. Coupled with
warm temperatures indoors from heating,
they often grow well in autumn.
If you don’t have much light indoors,
either artificial or from windows, and
your plants generally grow little during
fall and winter, you may want to wait
until spring to repot.
So how do you know if a plant needs
repotting? Do any of your houseplants
wilt between normal waterings? Do the
roots protrude from drainage holes?
Has there been little or no new growth?
Are there white salts on the soil surface?
If you answered “yes” to any of these
questions, it’s probably time to repot.
Generally speaking, young and fast-
growing plants will need repotting every
six months to a year, older ones every few
years.
You can tell when a plant needs
repotting by knocking the soil ball out
of the pot and checking the roots. To do
this, invert the plant, hold your hand
over the soil, and gently tap the pot edge
on the table to loosen the soil. If the roots
are exposed with little soil covering them,
it’s time to repot.
The Green Mountain Gardener
To Repot Houseplants, or Not
Dr. Leonard Perry
please see HOUSEPLANTS page 33
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Reese, Samley, Wagenseller, Mecum & Longer, P.C.
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Dear Savvy Senior,
An old family friend recently asked me
to be the executor of his will when he dies. I
feel flattered that he asked, but I’m not sure
what exactly the job entails. What can you
tell me?
– Concerned Friend
Dear Concerned,
Serving as the executor of your friend’s
estate may seem like an honor, but it can
also be a huge chore.
Here’s what you should know to help
you prepare.
Rules and ResponsibilitiesAs the executor of your friend’s will,
you’re essentially responsible for winding
up his affairs after he dies.
While this may sound simple enough,
you need to be aware that the job can be
tedious, time consuming, and difficult
depending on the complexity of his
financial and family situation.
Some of the duties required include:
process (this is generally required by law
to determine the will’s validity)
estate
including taxes, funeral costs, etc.
credit cards and notifying banks and
government agencies like Social Security
and the post office of his death
returns
named in his will
Be aware that each state has specific
laws and timetables on an executor’s
responsibilities.
Your state
or local bar
association
may have an
online law
library that
details the
rules and
requirements.
The
American Bar
Association
website (www.
americanbar.
org) also offers
guidance
on how to
settle an estate. Type in “guidelines for
individual executors and trustees” to find
it.
Get OrganizedIf you agree to take on the
responsibility as executor of your friend’s
estate, your first step is to make sure he
has an updated will and find out where
all his important documents and financial
information are located.
Being able to quickly put your hands
on deeds, brokerage statements, and
insurance policies after he dies will save
you a lot of time and hassle.
If he has a complex estate, you may
want to hire an attorney or tax account to
guide you through the process, with the
estate picking up the cost.
Avoid Conflicts Find out if there are any conflicts
between the beneficiaries of your friend’s
estate. If there are some potential
problems, you can make your job as
executor much easier if everyone knows
in advance who’s getting what and why.
So ask your friend to tell his
beneficiaries
what
they can
expect. This
includes the
personal
items too,
because
wills often
leave it
up to the
executor
to dole out
heirlooms.
If
there’s no
distribution
plan for
personal property, suggest he make one
and put it in writing.
Executor Fees As the executor, you’re entitled to a
fee paid by the estate. In most states,
executors are entitled to take a percentage
of the estate’s value, which usually ranges
anywhere from 1 to 5 percent, depending
on the size of the estate.
But, if you’re a beneficiary, it may
make sense for you to forgo the fee. That’s
because fees are taxable, but in most
states, Uncle Sam doesn’t tax inheritances.
For more information on the duties
of an executor, get a copy of the book The
Executor’s Guide: Settling a Loved One’s
Estate or Trust from Nolo (www.nolo.
com) or call (800) 728-3555.
Jim Miller is a regular contributor to the
NBC Today show and author of The Savvy Senior Book. www.savvysenior.org
October is National Estate Planning Month
The Year in World HistoryAs 50plus Senior News celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, we hope
you’ll enjoy a monthly peek back at the world in 1995!
This month, the world-history events of 1995:
World population: 5.682 billion (today: 7.3 billion)
Jan. 17 – More than 5,000 dead in Japanese earthquake.
Feb. 21 – U.S. rescues Mexico’s economy with $20 billion aid program.
March 14 – Russian space station Mir greets first Americans.
March 20 – Nerve gas attack in Tokyo subway kills eight and injures
thousands. The Aum Shinrikyo (“Supreme Truth”) cult is to blame.
April 22 – Death toll reaches 2,000 in Rwanda massacre.
May 1 – Fighting escalates in Bosnia and Croatia.
Sept. 24 – Israelis and Palestinians agree on transferring West Bank to
Arabs.
Oct. 5 – Warring parties in Bosnia and Croatia agree on cease-fire.
Nov. 4 – Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin slain by Jewish extremists at
peace rally.
Nov. 10 – Nigeria hangs writer Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight other minority-
rights advocates.
Nov. 24 – Irish voters approve end to constitutional ban on divorce.
Dec. 14 – Bosnia and Croatia sign peace treaty.
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Is This Thing On?
Do You YouTube?
There are certain website names
that just stick with us. Even if
you’ve never visited a website,
you’ve probably heard of Google,
Amazon, and YouTube. Well, today let’s
learn what YouTube is all about.
YouTube is a website that allows
anyone with a computer, tablet, or
smartphone, along with access to the
Internet, to upload and share a video
for all to
see. (Upload
is just like
download—
it means to
move or copy
files from
one place
to another.
In this case,
you’re moving
files from your
computer,
tablet, or
smartphone to YouTube’s website.)
YouTube clips aren’t usually more
than a few minutes long. Be warned:
YouTube runs the gamut from nostalgic
clips of past television shows, to Maria
Callas singing at the Met, to newsworthy
current events, to practical how-to videos,
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Famous People’s
Final Words
A person’s final words can have a powerful
impact on people—family, friends, and the
world at large.
Consider these famous last words of some
significant people:
Winston Churchill (British statesman): “I’m
bored with it all.”
Joan Crawford (actress): “Don’t you dare ask
God to help me!”
Frida Kahlo (artist): “I hope the exit is joyful
and hope never to return.”
Nancy Astor (socialite): “Am I dying? Or is this
my birthday?”
Bob Hope (comedian): “Surprise me.”
Edith Piaf (singer): “Every damn foolish thing
you do in this life, you pay for.”
Steve Jobs (entrepreneur): “Oh wow. Oh wow.
Oh wow.”
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Winston Churchill lived an
amazingly diverse life. He
was a politician, statesman,
soldier, diplomat, author, journalist,
novelist, cat lover, Nobel Prize winner,
bricklayer, orator, and artist whose
paintings appeared on Hallmark
Christmas cards.
Many regard him as the most
significant person of the 20th century.
Here are some lessons for living from
Winston Churchill.
Ask for help when necessary. By
1940, Hitler and his Nazi military had
conquered most of Western Europe.
Britain was Hitler’s next target.
Churchill’s nation was despondent
because it was evident that a German
invasion was imminent and that the
country’s resources were inadequate to
oppose German might.
Churchill’s son,
Randolph, reports
that in spite of
the gloom across
the country, his
father was highly
optimistic. In fact,
on May 18, 1940,
Randolph went into
his father’s bedroom,
where Churchill was
standing in front of
a mirror shaving.
The father turned to
Randolph and said,
“I think I can see my
way through.”
Randolph responded: “Do you mean
that we can avoid defeat or beat the
Germans?” The son, like most of the
country, believed that being defeated
by Germany was highly credible and
that beating them
back was highly
incredible.
The father
answered boldly:
“Of course I mean
we can beat them!”
When Randolph
asked how this
could happen,
Churchill said he
would ask for help
from President
Franklin Roosevelt.
Shortly later, he
met with President
Roosevelt several times, asking for
assistance. Though the president was
reluctant to have his country dragged
into war, Roosevelt made it possible for
Britain to have use of U.S. ships. America
also provided Britain with badly needed
munitions, transport aircraft, and land
vehicles.
Of course, once the Japanese bombed
Pearl Harbor, the United States entered as
a complete ally of Britain.
Be an advocate for the poor and disadvantaged. Though Churchill
was born into British aristocracy, he
constantly spoke out for and acted
on behalf of those who were far less
fortunate.
His social conscience was heightened
early in his political career when, in
1901, he read a book he said nearly made
his hair “stand on end.”
The book was titled Poverty: A Study of Town Life, written by a philanthropist
and social reformer named S. Rowntree.
It was a sociological study that
determined that nearly 30 percent of
people in the city of York lived in abject
poverty in houses without running water,
with no sewage system, and with families
living 10 to a room.
After reading about the horrid
conditions of those British citizens,
Churchill later would say: “I see little
glory in an Empire which can rule the
waves and is unable to flush its sewers.”
As a political leader, Churchill made
it an important part of his work to
advocate for minimum wage, prison
reform, unemployment insurance,
improved working conditions, pensions
for the elderly, women’s rights, and the
establishing of unemployment centers.
Overcome loss and grief. The Indian
sage Sri Aurobindo wisely wrote: “One
has to be more persistent than the
difficulty. There is no other way!” That
was a philosophy that Churchill applied
to his professional and his personal life.
In the span of just a few months
in 1921 Churchill and his wife,
Clementine, experienced the deaths of
these four significant people in their
lives: Clementine’s brother, Bill Hozier;
Churchill’s mother, Jennie “Lady
Randolph”; the Churchills’ daughter,
Marigold, aged 2 years and 9 months;
and Churchill’s longtime family friend,
Thomas Walden.
Winston and Clementine dealt with
their losses being “more persistent than
the difficulty” and by taking life one step
at a time. Though it was not always easy,
the Churchills continued to parent their
children, work, entertain, visit friends,
deal with their sorrow, and be of benefit
to others.
Listen to advice from trusted people.
As the stress of leading a nation through
war mounted, Churchill’s temper would
flare up, causing him to become rude
and impatient. Others began to find it
difficult to be with him and work for
him.
His wife, Clementine, noticed this,
and, in 1940, wrote him a letter, warning
him gently that there was “a danger of
your being generally disliked by your
colleagues and subordinates because of
your rough, sarcastic, and overbearing
manner.”
Clementine added her own personal
concern, saying, “I must confess I have
noticed a deterioration in your manner,
and you are not so kind as you used to
be.”
She reminded her husband that
he had the authority to “sack anyone
and everyone” except for the king, the
archbishop of Canterbury, and the British
speaker of the house.
“Therefore, with this terrific power,
you must combine urbanity, kindness,
and if possible, Olympic calm,” she
advised.
Fragments of History
Lessons for Living from Winston Churchill
Victor Parachin
Sir Winston Churchill
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Several species of birds from different
families in the Mid-Atlantic States
have similar roles in the same
habitats. This is convergence, the melding
of species from different families into
similar body structures and habits to fit
into and benefit from the habitat they
share.
We may think convergence causes
competition among similar species for
food, but they have ways of spreading
themselves to reduce rivalry.
Merganser ducks, grebes, loons, and
cormorants are different groups of birds,
yet they have similar builds and dive
under water from the surface to catch
fish. They all have long, thin beaks to
grab fish, boat-like bodies, and webbed
feet on short legs at the rear of their
bodies for efficient swimming.
But mergansers nest in tree cavities
in woods and catch fish near those
hollows. Loons and grebes hatch young
on reed nurseries floating on the edges of
marshes. And cormorants raise young on
rocky islands surrounded by big waters.
Hawks and owls are predatory, and
individuals of each family have sharp,
powerful talons for grabbing and stabbing
prey. And they have strong, hooked beaks
for tearing bits of meat off the animals
they kill.
However, hawks hunt during the
day, while owls do so mostly at night,
eliminating direct contention with each
other.
Louisiana waterthrushes, song
sparrows, and a variety of sandpipers
patrol the edges of waterways and
impoundments for invertebrates. But
using different niches to secure food
reduces rivalry among these species.
Waterthrushes patrol the edges of
woodland streams, while song sparrows
do so near thickets. Sandpipers poke
their bills into mud under shallow water
on mud flats to get food.
Warblers are small birds in a big
family that probably originated in
Central America. Many kinds nest
in eastern North America, and some
warbler species play the roles of other,
unrelated kinds of small birds to
get food but nest in different sites,
spreading the species into various
niches.
Black-and-white warblers and
nuthatches move along tree bark in
woods for invertebrates in crevices. But
black-and-whites nest on forest floors,
while nuthatches do so in tree cavities.
Common yellowthroat warblers and
house wrens share bottomland thickets.
But yellowthroats nest in shrubbery
while wrens hatch young in tree hollows.
Prothonotary warblers, like
chickadees and titmice, raise broods in
tree cavities in woodlands but only near
larger waterways.
These are birds that have overlapping
niches in the Mid-Atlantic States. There
are other examples, locally and globally.
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Churchill responded positively to her
advice. Those who worked most closely
with Churchill began to notice that his
moods were lighter and more stable and
that he was dealing with people in a
cordial, relaxed way.
Use humor to soften life’s pains. Mark Twain wrote that “humor is
the great thing, the saving thing. The
minute it crops up, all our irritation and
resentments slip away, and a sunny spirit
takes their place.”
Churchill often made use of humor to
offset difficulties and challenges. One time
was in 1922 when he lost an election,
coming in fourth behind a Prohibitionist,
a Labor candidate, and a Liberal.
Along with local resistance to some of
his policies, Churchill was also hindered
by an acute appendicitis attack that
required hospitalization and prevented
him from campaigning during the final
days.
In an essay written shortly after his
defeat, Churchill wrote: “In the twinkling
of an eye I found myself without an office,
without a seat in Parliament, without a
party, and without an appendix.”
Another occasion when Churchill
tapped into humor to offset
disappointment was in 1945 when his
party lost the general election after World
War II. By way of consolation, the king
offered Churchill a military honor by
making him a member of the Order of
the Bath.
Churchill declined,
saying: “How can I
take the Order of the
Bath from his majesty
when the electorate
has given me the
order of the boot?”
Principles are more important than ideology. From the time of the
Russian Revolution of 1917 when
Communists took over the country,
Churchill was both public and vociferous
in his condemnation of Communism.
However, when Nazi Germany
attacked Russia — a British ally — on
June 22, 1941, Churchill gave a radio
address that evening offering support for
Russia.
He explained: “No one has been
a more consistent opponent of
Communism for the past 25 years. I will
unsay no word that I have spoken about
it. But all this fades away …We have
but one aim and one single irrevocable
purpose. We are resolved to destroy Hitler
and every vestige of the Nazi regime
… Any man or state who fights against
Nazidom will have our aid … It follows,
therefore, that we shall give whatever help
we can to Russia and the Russian people.”
Make good use of your time. Some people
kill time, some
waste time, some
merely fill time,
but those who are
productive—as was
Churchill—make
the best use of their time.
Churchill’s work ethic was as great as
it was legendary. During the 1930s, for
example, when he was still a member
of Parliament but without a Cabinet
position in government, he followed this
daily work pattern:
answering mail, receiving visitors
and public officials
then work in paintings in his studio,
followed by an afternoon nap of an hour
or more
figure guests dissecting and discussing
world events
more intensely. In his study he would
begin dictating book chapters to a team
of two secretaries who worked feverishly
with him until 3 a.m.
During the 1930s alone, his work ethic
resulted in 11 books and 400 magazine
articles, as well as many speeches in the
House of Commons.
By the time of his death decades
later, Churchill had created about 500
paintings, published 50 books, and
written more than 1000 newspaper and
magazine articles. His collected speeches
filled eight large volumes while his works
and essays were published in 38 volumes.
On Jan. 10, 1965, Churchill had a
massive stroke, fell into a coma, and died
on Jan. 24, the same day his father died
70 years earlier.
The New York Times’ obituary
solemnly noted: “The great figure who
embodied man’s will to resist tyranny
passed into history this morning. He was
90 years old.”
I see little glory in
an Empire which can
rule the waves and is
unable to flush
its sewers.
“”
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If your plant isn’t growing or looking
well, this is the time to check root color.
They should be firm and often white,
with many tiny root hairs covering them.
If brown, or with discolored patches,
and mushy, they likely have a root
rot—often from overwatering. If just a
few sickly roots, simply prune them off.
If most look sickly, then discard the plant
but try making some stem or leaf cuttings
first.
For repotting, you will need good-
quality potting soil, available at garden
stores or you can make your own. If
buying one, make sure to get one for
indoor or potted plants. Garden soil, or
mixes containing it, should be avoided
as they are not suited for pot culture and
often keep plants too wet.
I often use a “peat-lite” medium,
which contains peat moss, some perlite
(the small white granules), and perhaps
vermiculite (the silvery granules, an
expanded mica). A purchased mix also
usually has some nutrition and lime to
raise the soil acidity or pH. If making
your own, you’ll need to at least correct
for the latter.
When repotting, use a pot slightly
larger than the one the plant is in
currently. Keep the old potting mix at the
same level in the new pot. If white salts,
moss, or other growth is on the surface,
scrape this off before planting and replace
with fresh potting mix.
Don’t bury the stem base. Firm the
new soil
around the
old soil ball,
being careful
not to pack
it down too
tightly. Allow
at least a half
inch of space
from soil to
rim to make
watering easier
and more
thorough.
Don’t
forget to
fertilize,
following instructions on the label. Water
well, but don’t overwater and don’t let the
pot sit in a saucer of water. Obviously,
you’ll want to use a saucer if the plant is
on furniture; just empty it after watering.
Keep the plant in a warm place, at
least to start, so roots can resume growth,
but don’t place it directly on a radiator or
wood stove. Keep it away from drafts, as
these keep pot and soil cool on cold days
and nights.
If a plant is too large to repot,
“topdress” it every few years. To topdress,
scoop out
the top 2 or
3 inches of
soil, taking
care not to
disturb too
many of
the roots.
Refill the
pot to its
original soil
level using
a fresh
potting
mixture.
If your
plant is too
big already, especially to put in an even
larger pot, you may need to divide off a
piece, or divide it into sections, if there
are obvious shoots or clumps of them
that can be easily separated, such as with
the peace lilies.
Many, whether vines like the pothos
or an upright cane like the dumbcane or
umbrella plant, may drop leaves as they
get older.
If your plants get leggy, you may just
need to root a section of stem and then
pot this, discarding the original plant
after your cutting is rooted. Those with
woody stems, such as the Benjamin fig,
may be very difficult to root.
To root a stem section about 3 to 4
inches or so, simply remove the lower
leaves, only leaving a few near the tip.
Some, such as the pothos or coleus, root
easily in water; others you may want to
stick in a rooting medium, which drains
well and has lots of air space. Good
rooting media are perlite, vermiculite,
and a 50/50 combination of these two, or
even moist sand and peat moss mixed.
Place cuttings in pots and then enclose
loosely in a plastic bag out of direct
sun. Check daily for moisture, misting
if needed, but don’t keep too wet. After
several weeks, gently tug or pull on the
cutting, and if it doesn’t pull out, it is
likely rooted enough to pot.
Dr. Leonard P. Perry is an extension professor
at the University of Vermont.
HOUSEPLANTS from page 25
Nostalgia Road
I’m Sorry,Shirley Ann
I was a bit of a jerk throughout grade
school and high school. This is going
to be my first acknowledgment of
this. And it may not make for good
reading.
First off, to Roger
Bradley: I’m the one
who bent your bicycle
spokes (jumping on
them) while you were
winning the high jump,
last day of school in
the fourth grade. I was
jealous.
To Gordie Yates: I
chose you to run with
me in the three-legged race that same day.
I figured you, being the fastest kid in our
class, would pull us to victory. It never
occurred to me that I just might slow us
down.
I know I promised to give you my
Louisville Slugger for running with me,
but it was a gift from my granddad. I just
couldn’t.
To Shirley Ann Neal: I’m sorry I
walked Darlene Jones home from the
sock hop our sophomore
year. When you and I
sort of had an agreement.
Still don’t know why I
did that. You were cuter. I
don’t blame you for never
speaking to me again.
An update on Shirley:
She eventually married a
millionaire. They live in the
Bahamas. Me? No, I never
married Darlene. Things
didn’t go that well on the walk home.
I was gonna write a message to Rodney
Waters, but I think I’ll head for the
nursing home and tell him in person.
Maybe take him a cheeseburger.
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People sometimes ask me how I
find the military men and women
I write about. I learn of them
through many sources, of course, but the
way I met George Resh was one of the
most unusual.
As a retired Air Force pilot, my wife,
Cammie, and I often flew as Air Force
Space A (space available) passengers on
flights to Europe.
Returning from one such trip, we got
a flight on a C-5 Galaxy from Frankfurt,
Germany, to Dover Air Force Base,
Delaware. The flight stopped overnight
at Torrejón Air Force Base in Madrid,
Spain.
In the morning, we learned that the
flight would be delayed because of some
needed maintenance.
While we were waiting in the
passenger lounge, a crew in flight clothes
entered, led by a colonel who was the
pilot. I introduced
myself, and he told
me his name was
George Resh.
I asked him how
long the delay might
be, and after we
discussed that, just to
make conversation, I
asked him if he lived
in Dover.
“No,” he
replied. “I live in
Pennsylvania.”
“Oh,” I said.
“Whereabouts in
Pennsylvania?”
“In Lancaster,” he
said.
“Whereabouts in
Lancaster?”
“On Marietta Avenue,” he replied.
“Whereabouts on
Marietta Avenue?” I
asked.
And his answer
told me that, here in
Spain, I was being
flown home by a man
who lived within
walking distance of
my home.
I later interested
him in joining our
Military Officers
Chapter, where
he later became
president, and then
served a term as a
director. It turned
out that Resh was
a native Central
Pennsylvanian who attended Penn State,
where he joined the ROTC and earned
his commission.
He had wanted to become a pilot
from age 7, when his dad had taken him
to the celebration when the local airport
was opened. There he had taken a free
ride in an airliner, and the love affair of
becoming a pilot had taken hold.
After graduating from Penn State in
1954, he entered the Air Force, where he
was selected for pilot training. And after
he earned his wings, he was assigned to
fly B-25s, where he logged 1,200 hours,
carrying navigators who were training in
using radar for flak suppression.
Resh left active duty in the Air Force
in 1958 and joined the Air Force Reserve,
serving in the 512th Military Air Wing at
Willow Grove, Pa. There, as a reservist,
he flew the C-119 (known as the flying
boxcar).
The Air Wing moved to Dover Air
Force Base in 1968, and there he flew
the all-jet C-141 on many missions to
Vietnam, carrying troops and cargo.
Those flights were too long for a single
crew, so his crew would fly to Alaska
where another crew would take over.
After resting overnight, his crew would
take over for another crew and fly to
Japan, where the procedure would be
repeated before leaving for Okinawa and
then to Vietnam.
Then, in 1975, the wing got C-5s.
That airplane was so large that it could
carry six Greyhound Scenic Cruiser buses
and had 100 seats for passengers in the
space above. If the nose of the C-5 were
placed on the goal line of a football field,
the trailing edge of the elevator at the
back of the plane would have been on the
30-yard line at the opposite end of the
field.
Meanwhile, in his civilian career,
Resh had entered Millersville University
in 1958, where he got his degree and
training for a civilian career as a teacher.
He taught at elementary schools for three
years, 20 years at junior high school, and
later for 11 years at a high school, all
while in the Air Force Reserve.
While a high school teacher, he
introduced a link trainer (flight
simulator) to the elective aviation course
he taught. That permitted the students to
fly on the ground before ever taking to
the air.
When he flew to Europe as a reservist,
he would often step out of the classroom
on Friday and spend Saturday flying to
Europe, Sunday returning to Dover, and
Monday returning to the classroom.
At Dover, how far east had he flown?
“Well,” he says, “I guess that would
have to be Tehran, Iran.” Then, with a
grin, he adds, “I remember that we got
there in Ramadan, when Muslims don’t
eat or drink anything from sunrise to
sunset. And, for some reason, they had
something against having a Coke at any
time.
“But there I saw my crew chief
sitting in the shade of our C-141’s wing,
nonchalantly eating his lunch, while
drinking a bottle of Coke. I had to hustle
him inside the plane before we provoked
a riot.”
Resh remembers that the Air Force
was the first to use the GPS (global
positioning system). Once, when
returning from Vietnam, he called air
traffic control as he entered U.S. airspace
near Detroit, to request clearance to fly
directly to Dover, rather than using the
regular airways.
When he was cleared to do that, a
civilian airline pilot who was listening in
asked, “Now, how are you going to do
that?”
Resh answered, “I could tell you,
but then I’d have to kill you” (since the
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GPS system was
classified top secret
in those days).
In 1981 Resh
was made vice
commander of
the 512th military
Airlift Wing,
the first reservist
to have that
honor. In 1984
at his retirement
ceremony, he
received a Legion
of Merit Award, the nation’s seventh-
highest military award, as he retired as a
full colonel.
In 1993, he
retired from his
civilian vocation
as history/world
cultures teacher.
He now can
proudly look back
on dual careers of
strong service to
his country as a
military pilot …
and as a longtime
teacher of our
children.
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