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Turning Wood into Wonderful In Retirement, Local Man Takes on Fulltime Woodturning By Beth Anne Heesen He might be retired, but Robert Gochnauer is hard at work dawn to dusk most days. In his home-based woodturning shop, that is. The 75-year-old knew he needed something to pour his time into when he retired 13 years ago. “My wife Mary Anne and I, we don’t like traveling too much,” he said. “But both of us need to be busy. She does sewing and if I didn’t do woodturning, my life would be that I’d be grumpy,” he said with a laugh. What makes woodturning unique from other forms of woodworking is that the wood rotates while the artist works with it. Gochnauer places a log on a machine tool known as a lathe that turns the log while he cuts and shapes it into something beautiful. He likes to work with wet, green logs. Among his creations are bowls, plates, pepper mills, clocks, miniature Christmas trees, and other Christmas ornaments. He makes pens and letter openers for graduation gifts. Some of his favorite pieces are a set of bowls with bark left on them. He also makes specialty items for antique dealers, who might need a special rung for a chair or a doorknob smaller than anything they can find in a store. please see WOOD page 18 Local woodturner Robert Gochnauer compares a completed bowl, left, to a work still in progress, right.

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Robert D. Wilcox uring WWII, thousands of young men went through the Army’s aviation cadet program and performed heroically in a wide variety of fighter, bomber, and transport aircraft. For others, however, the end of the war in Japan also meant the end of their ability to distinguish themselves in the aircraft they had learned to fly. And that was the fate of Warren Conrad, an accomplished athlete who had grown up in the Germantown area near Philadelphia. Conrad had attended Temple University on an athletic scholarship. Because he had excelled in a number of sports in high school, Temple wanted him for its powerhouse gymnastics program. He became captain of their team that, in his sophomore year, won The Eastern Intercollegiate Chairmanship. He had enlisted in the Army Reserve, and after his sophomore year, he was called up by the Army in December 1942. His basic training was at Camp Wheeler, Ga. Then he considered himself very lucky to be accepted for the Army’s aviation cadet program, where he started with a short stint at the College Training Detachment at Michigan State College (now Michigan State University). Soon, he was on his way to classification in San Antonio. There, they decided whether the cadets would be pilots, navigators, bombardiers … or, in the case of “washing out” altogether, privates in the Army. To his delight, Conrad was selected to be a pilot, and he started his actual flying time in primary, basic, and advanced flying, all of which were in Oklahoma: primary in Tulsa, basic in Enid, and advanced in Altus. He flew twin-engine aircraft in advanced, and after earning his wings and commission, he was sent for transition in B-24s in Harlingen, Texas. Half the day was for flying, and the other was for additional duty.

He remembers that, during the flying training, they often carried 10 gunnery students who practiced by firing special ammunition at armorplated P-36s. The bullets were frangible, breaking up when they hit the target. But didn’t those bullets sometimes hit a vulnerable spot?

Warren L. Conrad in 1943 while an aviation cadet in San Antonio.

Conrad showing his athletic ability at a San Antonio pool.

Conrad agrees that it could happen. But he dryly adds that it rarely did. Upon graduation from transition, he was made an instructor for one cadet class. And that’s when his life changed. That’s when the A-bombs were dropped and Japan surrendered. Since the war in the Pacific was over, the need for pilots abruptly dried up. Conrad’s half-day additional duty assignment had been as physical training officer, something for which

he was ideally equipped. His gymnastics specialty was parallel bars, although he also did well on rings and the pommel horse. Over time, he supervised hundreds of men in their physical training. Since entertainment was sparse— and much needed—he was asked to put together a gym show, “Conrad’s Aerial Circus,” to entertain the troops. His group included four gymnasts, three divers (onto trampolines), three weightlifters, a circus clown, and a trapeze aerialist (straight from Ringling Brothers Circus). It was during rehearsal that he was put on orders to pick up a B-24 crew and fly them to the Pacific. How did he feel about that? “I thought it was terrific,” he says. “At that age, you felt invulnerable. Nothing could happen to you. But the base commander had other ideas. He wanted our gymnasts to put on their show. Which we did. But a day after our show ended, the A-bomb was dropped on Japan, and I never did see the Pacific.” The show proved to be another turning point in Conrad’s life, however—because a buddy’s girlfriend, Hazel Eadon, came to see the performance. It didn’t take long for Conrad to start dating her. And, on the day the war ended, he proposed … and she accepted. What did Conrad like about the military? “Well, it was wartime, and our military experience sharpened our feeling of patriotism. And I liked the discipline and the company of so many other young guys of my age. It was a wonderful foundation for everything else that ever happened to me.” He mustered out of the Air Force at Kelly Field in February 1946 and returned to Temple to earn his degree. He stayed in the Air Reserve, finally retiring in 1982. After graduating from Temple, he taught for many years at Dobbins Vocational Technical High School in Philadelphia. In 1974, he joined the faculty at Philadelphia’s Central High School, which was known for www.50plusSeniorNewsPA.com

its strong program for academically talented athletes. After becoming department head and athletic director, he retired in 1986. He and Hazel have three children: a son who is a physician in Central

Pennsylvania, a son who is a civil engineer in Texas, and a daughter who is a muralist in Florida. Together, they have brought the Conrads 12 grandchildren. Because their eldest son is an orthopedic surgeon in Central

Pennsylvania, they moved here in 2005 and ever since have been enjoying the many pleasures of the area, where today Conrad stays in shape by golfing, swimming, and riding his bike. But he says he often thinks back to

those days in the Air Corps that provided such a strong foundation for the rest of his life. Colonel Wilcox flew a B-17 bomber in Europe in WWII.

Flu Shots Available in Chester County The Chester County Health Department will offer seasonal flu shots at the locations listed below. Please note that appointments are required. Cost is $20 for adults; $35 for the high-dose vaccine, recommended for adults over 65; and children ages 3 to 18 are free. The vaccination can be paid for by personal check or cash. The health department does not accept credit or

debits cards. Medicare Part B and Railroad clients must bring a copy of their Medicare and secondary insurance cards and either a driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license or a photo ID. Clients with and HMO as their secondary insurance will be required to pay $20 by personal check or cash. Clinics will be held throughout October and November at the

Government Services Center, 601 Westtown Road, Suite 190, West Chester. The schedule is as follows: October Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Fridays, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. November Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. except Nov. 23, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Fridays, Nov. 4 and 18, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. County residents are encouraged to register online for a time slot at www.chesco.org. To register by phone, call (610) 344-6252.

Resource Directory This Resource Directory recognizes advertisers who have made an extended commitment to your health and well-being. Assisted Living/Personal Care Harrison Senior Living of Coatesville (610) 384-6310 Simpson Meadows (610) 269-8400 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Dri-Masters Carpet Cleaning (610) 616-3107/(484) 301-0848 Dental Services Family Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry (610) 692-8454 Disasters American Red Cross Greater Brandywine (610) 692-1200 Chester County Emergency Services (610) 344-5000 Salvation Army Coatesville (610) 384-2954 Salvation Army West Chester (610) 696-8746 Emergency Numbers Central PA Poison Center (800) 521-6110 Office of Aging (610) 344-6350/(800) 692-1100 Eye Care Services Chester County Eye Care Associates (484) 723-2055

Financial Services Internal Revenue Service (800) 829-3676 Health & Medical Services Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association (800) 272-3900 American Cancer Society (800) 227-2345 American Heart Association (610) 940-9540

Southeastern PA Medical Institute (610) 446-0662 Housing Eastwood Village Homes, LLC (717) 397-3138 Harrison Senior Living (610) 384-6310

Center for Disease Control Prevention (888) 232-3228 Coatesville VA Medical Center (610) 383-7711

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Housing Authority of Chester County (610) 436-9200 Housing Authority of Phoenixville (610) 933-8801 Legal Services Lawyer Referral Service (610) 429-1500

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Funeral Preplanning Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I are both in our 70s and have been talking about getting our funeral and burial arrangements taken care of. Do you have helpful suggestions on this matter? – Still Kicking Dear Kicking, Planning your funeral in advance is a smart idea. Not only does it give you time to make a thoughtful decision on the type of service you want, but it also allows you to shop around to find a good funeral provider and will spare your family the stress of making these decisions at an emotional time. Here are some suggestions to consider. Compare Providers Choosing a quality funeral provider is your first step and most important decision in preplanning your funeral. No matter what type of funeral or memorial service you envision for yourself, it’s wise to talk with several funeral homes so you can adequately compare the different services and prices. Funeral Rule Are you aware of the “funeral rule,” a federal law that requires funeral directors to provide you with an itemized price list of their products and services? Be sure to ask for it and review it

carefully. The price list lets you choose only the products and services you want. (Note: If state or local law requires you to buy a particular service, the funeral provider must disclose it on the price list, along with a reference to the law.) Casket Shopping You can save big—at least 50 percent—by purchasing a casket from a casket store versus the funeral home, and the funeral home providing your service must accept it (it’s the law). A simple Internet search for “casket stores” plus your area will help you locate both brick-and-mortar and online casket sources. Another good shopping resource is Costco (www.costco.com), which offers its members a large variety of caskets and urns at discounted prices. Savvy Fact: According to the National Funeral Directors Association, the average cost of a funeral today is around

$6,500, not including cemetery charges.

transferred but often at an added cost. • Are you protected if the funeral home goes out of business or if it’s bought out by another company?

Should You Prepay? Preplanning your funeral doesn’t mean you have to prepay too, but if you are considering paying in advance, be cautious. Prepaid plans are not regulated by federal law, and state regulation is uneven. Before you sign anything, here are some areas you need to be very clear on:

• Can you cancel the contract and get a full refund if you change your mind? If you do decide to prepay, get all the details of the agreement in writing, have the funeral director sign it, and give copies to your family so they know what’s expected.

• Be sure you know exactly what you’re paying for. Get a detailed, itemized price list and compare with other funeral providers before committing. • Are the prices “locked in,” or will an additional payment be required at the time of death? • What happens if you move to a different area or die while away from home? Some prepaid funeral plans can be

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Other Options There are other ways to set aside money for your funeral, rather than giving it to a funeral home. You can set up a payable-on-death, or POD, account at your bank, naming the person you want to handle your arrangements as the beneficiary. With this type of account, you maintain control of your money, so if you need funds for medical expenses or something else, you can withdraw it at any time. This type of fund is also available immediately at the time of your death without the delay of probate. And if you’re concerned about Medicaid eligibility, check the laws of your state. Some states will exempt POD accounts if they’re set up as irrevocable trusts.

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Savvy Tip: The Funeral Consumers Alliance (www.funerals.org) is a good resource that provides a variety of free online funeral planning publications that are very helpful. They also offer an end-of-life planning kit called “Before I

Go, You Should Know.” To order a kit, call (800) 765-0107. Jim Miller is a regular contributor to the NBC Today show and author of The Savvy Senior Book. www.savvysenior.org.

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Thank-You Notes Candace O’Donnell very October I remind myself that Halloween means more than goblins and pumpkins. It is the eve of All Saints’ Day. So, on this holiday I pause to thank by name special deceased relatives and friends who have bequeathed, by example, precious gifts to me. I can’t claim that I’ve used each of their gifts to its fullest potential yet, but at least I can offer each of them a prayer of gratitude. You could say that my mother had a tragic life. She was divorced when I was a toddler; she floundered through a series of low-paying jobs; and she suffered many health problems, including alcoholism. She died at 54, primarily as a result of her five-pack-aday nicotine addiction. But through it all, Mommy retained her infectious sense of humor. That is her greatest gift to me, along with her fondness for words and reading. She loved to quote Shakespeare. I can also

trace my ham gene to her. In the ’30s, she had been an extra in Hollywood and claimed to have performed a “sister act” with Betty Grable. We still have her glamour shot with her marcelled, bleached waves, leaning back seductively. Because my mother was often ill, my aunt—her sister—and my uncle served as wonderful surrogate parents. Auntie was a creative hostess, inventing recipes, setting an exquisite table, and, most important, making every guest feel welcome. I hope I’ve honored her memory in my own entertaining. She always championed the underdog, taking “lame ducks” under her wing and volunteering for many charities, particularly Shriners Hospital. I like to think I’ve inherited her sense of obligation to help others. One other gift—she was way ahead of her time in please see NOTES page 13

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Calendar of Events Chester County Library Programs

Senior Center Activities

Atglen Library, 413 Valley Ave., Atglen, (610) 593-6848

Coatesville Area Senior Center – (610) 383-6900 22 N. Fifth Ave., Coatesville – www.cascweb.org Oct. 12, 5 to 8 p.m. – Oktoberfest Oct. 25, 10:30 a.m. – Chair Yoga Oct. 30, 11:30 a.m. – Pizza & Movie: Eat, Pray, Love

Avon Grove Library, 117 Rose Hill Ave., West Grove, (610) 869-2004 Bayard Taylor Library, 216 E. State St., Kennett Square, (610) 444-2702 Chester County Library, 450 Exton Square Parkway, Exton, (610) 280-2615 Chester Springs Library, 1685-A Art School Road, Chester Springs, (610) 827-9212 Downingtown Library, 330 E. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown, (610) 269-2741 Easttown Library, 720 First Ave., Berwyn, (610) 644-3765 Henrietta Hankin Library, 215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs, (610) 321-1700 Honey Brook Community Library, 687 Compass Road, Honey Brook, (610) 273-3303 Malvern Library, 1 E. First Ave., Malvern, (610) 644-7259 Oxford Library, 48 S. Second St., Oxford, (610) 932-9625 Paoli Library, 18 Darby Road, Paoli, (610) 296-7996 Mystery Book Club – Call for dates/times

Programs and Support Groups Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Wellness Community of Philadelphia: Support Group for People with Cancer The Cancer Center at Paoli Hospital 255 W. Lancaster Ave., Paoli (215) 879-7733 Oct. 1 and 15, 5 to 10 p.m. Bingo Nights Marine Corps League Detachment 430 Chestnut St., Downingtown (610) 431-2234 Oct. 4, 11:30 a.m. West Chester University Retirees Luncheon Old Country Buffet 1090 E. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown (610) 269-1503 Oct. 5, 12:10 p.m. The Battle of the Brandywine Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Widener University Exton Campus 825 Springdale Drive West Whiteland Township (484) 713-0088 www.widener.edu/olli Oct. 5, 6 p.m. Memory Loss and Dementia Support Group Sunrise Assisted Living of Paoli 324 W. Lancaster Ave., Malvern (610) 251-9994

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Oct. 8, 9 a.m. to noon Macular Degeneration Support Group Meeting Chester County Hospital Mira Room Conference Room 701 E. Marshall St., West Chester (484) 723-2080 Oct. 8, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 2011 Apple Butter Festival United Church of Christ East Goshen Green Hill Road at Route 352 West Chester (610) 692-2951 www.ucceastgoshen.org Oct. 10 and 24, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Caregiver Support Group Adult Care of Chester County 201 Sharp Lane, Exton (610) 363-8044 Oct. 10, 7 to 8 p.m. Cancer Support Group: Double Hope of Chester County Calvary Fellowship Church 95 W. Devon Drive, Downingtown (484) 319-8167 Oct. 12, noon Family Caregiver Support Group Sarah Care 425 Technology Drive, Suite 200 Malvern (610) 251-0801

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Oct. 12, 12:10 p.m. Splendid Little Wars Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Widener University Exton Campus 825 Springdale Drive, West Whiteland Township (484) 713-0088 www.widener.edu/olli Oct. 14, 7:30 p.m. LanChester Chorus Performance Tel Hai Retirement Community 1200 Tel Hai Circle, Honeybrook (610) 273-9333 www.telhai.org

Downingtown Senior Center – (610) 269-3939 983 E. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown – http://home.ccil.org/~dasc Oct. 6, 9 a.m. to noon – Flu Shot Clinic and Health Fair Great Valley Senior Center – (610) 647-1311 47 Church Road, Malvern Kennett Area Senior Center – (610) 444-4819 427 S. Walnut St., Kennett Square – www.kennettseniorcenter.org Oct. 6, 1 to 2 p.m. – Health Workshop: Back Safety and Posture Oct. 11, 10 to 11 a.m. – Book Club: The Appeal by John Grisham Oct. 21, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Oct. 22, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – 2011 Bazaar/Craft Fair Oxford Senior Center – (610) 932-5244 12 E. Locust St., Oxford – www.oxfordseniors.org Phoenixville Area Senior Adult Activity Center – (610) 935-1515 153 Church St., Phoenixville – www.phoenixvilleseniorcenter.org West Chester Area Senior Center – (610) 431-4242 530 E. Union St., West Chester – www.wcseniors.org Just a snippet of what you may be missing … please call or visit their website for more information.

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Elizabeth Taylor Collection Sparks Global Exhibitions Dr. Lori hroughout the fall of 2011 at sites around the globe, there will be a series of public exhibitions and events leading up to the sale of the vast collection of the late Elizabeth Taylor. The three-month-long tour of highlights from Taylor’s immense private collection began in September 2011. The traveling exhibition will make stops in major global centers such as London, Los Angeles, Moscow, Geneva, Paris, Dubai, and Hong Kong. At the tour’s New York finale, from Dec. 3–12, there will be an exhibition featuring The Elizabeth Taylor Collection of jewelry, fashion, decorative arts, and movie memorabilia. At the close of that exhibition, Christie’s will embark upon four days of auctions, from Dec. 13–16, to sell off the screen legend’s collections. Christie’s New York will devote its entire Rockefeller Center gallery space to

the public exhibition and sales, which are expected to draw several thousand visitors each day. Jewels from the world’s finest design houses will demonstrate Taylor’s exceptional taste and her breathtaking custom-made collection. Diamonds, rubies, pearls, and precious metals will be highlighted by names such as Van Cleef & Arpels, Tiffany, Cartier, and many others. It promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime global happening in the world of precious jewels. Taylor’s impeccable sense of style is

legendary. The actress had a lifelong love affair with haute couture and designer accessories. Products from some of the world’s design powerhouses will be on display. The fashion accessories available on view from names like Versace, Vuitton, and Valentino will range from shoes and belts to handbags, hats, and fine luggage. For the first time in history, some of the world’s most important pieces owned by a maven of fashion will come to the auction block. The last auction day—Dec. 16—will focus on select furniture, decorative arts,

and film memorabilia from the late star’s Bel Air, Calif., home. In February 2012, objects from Taylor’s fine art collection of modern and impressionist paintings will be sold at Christie’s, London. Elizabeth Taylor inherited late 19th- and 20th-century British and French works of art from her father, the art dealer Francis Taylor. A portion of the funds generated by special events, exhibition admission, and publication fees will be donated to The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF), which was founded in 1991. ETAF provides funding to AIDS service organizations worldwide in an effort to assist those living with HIV and AIDS. Ph.D. antiques appraiser, author, and awardwinning TV personality, Dr. Lori presents antique appraisal events nationwide and appears on the Fine Living Network and on TV’s Daytime. Visit www.DrLoriV.com or call (888) 431-1010.

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ions, and tigers, and bears! Oh, my!” I find myself humming the familiar tune from The Wizard of Oz when I’m interrupted by a loud roar. It seems that a nearby lion is trying to tell me something. Carnivores in Colorado My husband and I are visiting Nearly 300 lions, tigers, wolves, The Wildlife Animal Sanctuary, a bears, and assorted other animals land every bit as amazing as the live at The Wildlife Animal mythical Oz. Here, and at other Sanctuary sanctuaries across the country, (www.wildanimalsanctuary.org), injured and abused animals are © MARINA SCARR PHOTOGRAPHY the oldest and largest carnivore being rehabilitated and given a safe A black skimmer feeds her chicks outside the sanctuary in the United States. haven in which to live out their Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary. The chicks are between 2 and 4 days old. It recently received national lives in relative comfort. attention when it rescued 25 exTheir stories are heartbreaking, circus lions from Bolivia. Now, tales of people who didn’t realize © MARINA SCARR PHOTOGRAPHY This Northern Gannet, which has instead of living eight to a small that wild animals can’t be only one eye, will remain at the What on Earth were these people cage, the lions roam the grasslands domesticated into lovable pets, of zoos Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary for his thinking? (At least the Scarecrow northeast of Denver. that overbred in order to get cute babies entire life. admitted he didn’t have a brain.) A long boardwalk winds around that would increase attendance, of people Here, three sanctuaries that welcome the facility, allowing visitors to view who wanted to use animals as roadside visitors: the still-caged animals from above attractions. Birds in Florida and the free-roaming ones through a Part hospital, part long-term care telescope. The best time to go is early facility, the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary morning, late afternoon, or during feeding (www.seabirdsanctuary.com) in Indian times, which can be found out by calling Shores, Fla., concentrates on the four R’s: (303) 536-0118. rescue, repair, rehabilitate, and, if Elephants in California possible, release.

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physical fitness: walking, swimming, ice skating, and playing tennis to stay healthy. I’ll never match her energy, but I do try to keep the rust off. My Uncle Eddie was a real character, aptly described by my husband as “a piece of work.” He was a natural comedian, regaling the entire neighborhood with his antics: cleaning the clogged drains on the roof in his underwear while bantering with the assembled crowd, putting his beloved golden retriever through her tricks on top of the local bar, dancing while belting “I Want a Big Fat Mama” at the top of his lungs. He was an incredibly generous friend and neighbor, especially with his time, volunteering his considerable jack-of-alltrades talents for hours. Although I’m all thumbs, I try to follow his lead by sharing whatever limited skills I have— babysitting, cooking, proofreading, listening, etc., when my friends need a hand. I admit I’ll never match his “grace under pressure,” as Ernest Hemingway put it. When a tornado flattened his four-story, plate-glass warehouse, he was destroyed financially, but I never heard him whine, “Why me?” My Nana, my father’s mother, was an operant definition of charisma. Reared on a farm, she rose to own a secretarial school, and she traveled widely, a little pouter pigeon in her matching silk suits and hats, speaking about career opportunities for young ladies in business. She was also a Christian Science practitioner with many devoted followers. She was a legendary cook, and her groaning board at Thanksgiving was surrounded by people she had healed. She basked in the adulation. I once saw her persuade a cab driver to sing “God is Working His Purpose Out” along with us, and he didn’t even know the song! From Nana I inherited my love of singing, my introduction to the Bible, www.50plusSeniorNewsPA.com

my tendency to consult a doctor or take medicine only as a last resort, and, you guessed it, an extra dose of that ham gene. Lancaster’s late, revered Jeanne Clemson, founder of the Actors’ Company, inspired generations of actors and theater lovers. At an age when most of us would have been content to rest on our laurels, she continued to teach, direct, and sometimes perform. I witnessed her, well into her 80s, running a tedious 12-hour technical rehearsal— patient, smiling, encouraging, and standing. I used to tease Jeanne that if you so much as licked a single stamp and put it on a single fundraising letter to be mailed for the Fulton Theatre, you would receive a handwritten thank-you note from her. I would be thrilled to think that I can emulate a fraction of her long-term stamina and graciousness. My friend Carolyn (Sis) Hollister served as my role model for motherhood. She never missed a sports event for her three children; she was a den mother and a room mother; and she counted all the money raised at the annual carnival to benefit her kids’ school. She set high standards for her children, and they all excelled in college and career. Like my Uncle Eddie, she left the example of “grace under pressure,” facing her long battle with cancer with rocksolid faith, never a hint of self-pity, and, believe it or not, her characteristic giggle. Remembering that giggle is one of my lasting presents from Sis. Maybe a tiny touch of her courage will come to me when I need it. Thank you, thank you, thank you, for these pearls beyond price, for these seven examples I’ve described, and for all my “saints.” Candace welcomes feedback via letter to 231 N. Shippen St., Unit 424, Lancaster, PA 17602 or by phone at (717) 392-7214.

This Month in History: October Events • Oct. 5, 1813 – Shawnee Indian Chief Tecumseh was defeated and killed during the War of 1812. Regarded as one of the greatest American Indians, he was a powerful orator who defended his people against white settlement. When the War of 1812 broke out, he joined the British as a brigadier general and was killed at the Battle of the Thames in Ontario. • Oct. 13, 1792 – The cornerstone of the White House was laid by George Washington. The building, located at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., is three stories tall with more than 100 rooms and was designed by James Hoban. In November 1800, President John Adams and his family moved in. The building was first known as the “Presidential Palace” but acquired the name “White House” about 10 years after its completion. It was burned by British troops in 1814, then reconstructed, refurbished, and reoccupied in 1817. • Oct. 15, 1917 – World War I spy Mata Hari was executed by a French firing squad at Vincennes Barracks, outside Paris.

Birthdays • Oct. 2 – Indian political and spiritual leader Mohandas (Mahatma) Gandhi (1869-1948) was born in Porbandar, India. He achieved worldwide fame for his devout lifestyle and nonviolent resistance, which ended British rule over India. He was assassinated by a religious fanatic in the garden of his home in New Delhi on Jan. 30, 1948. • Oct. 26 – Hillary Rodham Clinton was born in Park Ridge, Ill., in 1947. She was first lady from 1993-2001 during the presidency of her husband, Bill Clinton. In 2000, she became the only first lady ever elected to the U.S. Senate, serving as a Democrat from New York. She was reelected in 2006 and then began a presidential campaign, hoping to become America’s first female president. She lost the Democratic nomination to Barack Obama, who went on to win the general election and appointed her as U.S. Secretary of State in 2008. • Oct. 28 – Microsoft founder Bill Gates was born in Seattle, Wash., in 1955. In 1975, he co-founded Microsoft with Paul Allen, designing software for IBM computers. By 1980, Microsoft became the leading software company for IBM-compatible computers. Gates became a billionaire by age 31 and remains one of the world’s wealthiest individuals.

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Alliance Home Help (800) 444-4598 (toll-free) www.alliancehomehelp.com

Year Est.

Counties Served

RNs

LPNs CNAs

2010

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1984

Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, York

1993

Adams, Berks, Chester, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, Schuylkill, York

Country Meadows At Home (888) 754-2220 (toll-free) www.countrymeadowsathome.com

2007

Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, York

Garden Spot Village (717) 355-6000 www.gardenspotvillageathome.org

2006

Lancaster

1911

Berks, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Schuylkill

1979

Berks, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Schuylkill

1994

Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry, York

Central Penn Nursing Care, Inc. (717) 569-0451 www.cpnc.com

Compassionate Care Hospice (717) 944-4466 www.cchnet.net

Good Samaritan Home Health (717) 274-2591 www.gshleb.org

Good Samaritan Hospice (717) 270-7672 www.gshleb.org

Home Instead Senior Care (717) 731-9984; (717) 540-5201 (717) 741-9999

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1988

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The Good Samaritan Health System VNA 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.

Yes

The Good Samaritan Hospital provides 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.

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Home Care Services & Hospice Providers Agency Name Telephone/Website

Homeland Hospice (717) 221-7890 www.homelandcenter.org

Hospice of Lancaster County (717) 295-3900; (717) 733-0699 (877) 506-0149; (717) 391-2421 www.hospiceoflancaster.org

Year Est.

2009

1980

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Berks, Chester, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, York

RNs

LPNs CNAs

Home Medicare Aides Certified?

Other Services

Yes

Exemplary care provided by a highly trained staff who address all patient and caregiver needs.

Yes

Not-for-profit hospice providing physical, emotional, and spiritual end-of-life care at home, nursing home, or one of our two inpatient care centers located in Lancaster County. Palliative care and bereavement support services. JCAHO accredited. Massage therapy, music therapy, and pet visits also available. Referrals 24 hours a day: (717) 391-2421.

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Lancaster, York

Two- to 24-hour non-medical assistance provided by caregivers who care. Companionship, meal prep, bathing, cleaning, organizing, and personal care needs. Respite care, day surgery assistance. Personal organization services. Assistance with VA homecare benefits. Fiscal management services. PA license #10053601.

Live-In Care of Pennsylvania (717) 519-6860 (888) 327-7477 (toll-free) www.liveincareofpa.com

1997

Adams, Berks, Chester, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, York

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Locally owned and operated. On call 24/7. We offer non-medical in home assistance, errands, yard work, companionship, light housekeeping, meal preparation. No long-term contracts. Independence is only a phone call away.

2005

Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry, York

Yes

Owners Leslie and Sandra Hardy are members of the Society of Certified Senior Advisors. We have contracts with the VA and the Area Agency on Aging. Private insurance and self-payment are also accepted. Friendly faces, helping hands, warm hearts. Skilled nursing also available.

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Yes

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Keystone In-Home Care, Inc. (717) 898-2825 (866) 857-4601 (toll-free) www.keystoneinhomecare.com

Safe Haven Quality Care, LLC (717) 258-1199; (717) 238-1111 (717) 582-4110; (717) 582-9977 www.safehavenqualitycare.com

Visiting Angels (717) 393-3450; (717) 751-2488 (717) 630-0067 www.visitingangels.com

VNA Community Care Services (717) 544-2195; (888) 290-2195 (toll-free) www.lancastergeneral.org/content/ VNA_Community_Care.htm

2001

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Berks, Chester, Lancaster

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Tom Tracy, Tel Hai’s Volunteer of the Quarter, is enjoying a bountiful harvest in the community garden that he shares with all his neighbors on campus.

50plus Resource Directory — it’s the “yellow pages” for boomers and seniors in Chester County. hiladelphia native Tom Tracy says he can put anything in the ground and it will grow! Tracy was recently named Tel Hai Retirement Community’s Volunteer of the Quarter. Serving as the Farmers’ Club treasurer for nine years, Tracy began gardening for pleasure and relaxation in 2000. This renaissance man also enjoys carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work. “The garden is a nice meeting place. The view is beautiful and I find it peaceful and relaxing,” he said. Tracy serves on the board of the Brandywine Hospital and is the treasurer of the Chester County Chapter of the PA Association of School Retirees. He also serves as the membership chairman and newsletter editor of the PA Association of Retired School Administrators.

On Tel Hai’s campus he serves on the finance and tech committees in addition to managing the Farmers’ Club operation. Tracy also participates in the community’s annual strategic planning process. For more than 10 years he’s been a member of the golf tournament committee and previously was a member of the wood craft shop, benefitting the Tel Hai community at large. “I’m good at taking something broken and fixing it,” Tracy admits. “Gardening is a relaxing hobby for me … my wife says I just like playing in the dirt.” Tracy also plants and maintains the Community Garden on the hilltop to benefit Tel Hai residents. “Our Tel Hai family members are free to pick any of the flowers or vegetables grown in this space.”

Do you know a 50+ volunteer who gives selflessly to others? Tell us what makes him or her so special and we will consider them for 50plus Senior News’ Volunteer Spotlight! Submissions should be 200 words or fewer and photos are encouraged. Email preferred to mjoyce@onlinepub.com or mail nominations to 50plus Senior News, Volunteer Spotlight, 3912 Abel Drive, Columbia, PA 17512.

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