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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 Lancaster resident 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 46 Local woodturner Robert Gochnauer compares a completed bowl, left, to a work still in progress, right.
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Theodore Rickard n our part of the world, public entertainment each fall is furnished by the trees. They change color—all except the pine trees, of course. On all the others, the green leaves turn to gold or orange or dark red. And the rural areas within driving distance trigger a sort of pilgrimage to go look at them. Although memory tends to dim, we could recall the occasion years ago when we loaded the children into the station wagon and sallied forth to view the fall colors. In the vernacular of the youngsters, this was “boor-ing” to the extreme. The then-2-year-old tired of listening to the squabbling of his older siblings and fell asleep in his car seat. The oldest reread The Catcher in the Rye—parts of it aloud to elicit drown-out cries from the next two oldest. The 6-year-old, from his vantage point in the third seat of the station wagon that she shared with the spare tire, kept updating her parents on what was going on as though they couldn’t hear it all themselves. An item in the Sunday paper had pointed out a route guaranteed to thrill us with the most vibrant of the fall colors. It even had a sidebar piece about how the colors came about. Something about chlorophyll—although it might have been photosynthesis, about which I also know nothing. I do recall, however, that the mother’s reading of this timely contribution to the overall educational advantage of our children was met with appropriate silence. This didn’t mean they were listening: only that they were concentrating on poking one another. Only the restraint of seatbelts forestalled an all-in wrestling match. But I was listening to the reading with the result that I missed the turn-off to the country highway that the newspaper guaranteed provided the very best of
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Art and Antiques by Dr. Lori
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
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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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The Atomic Bomb Ended His Career as a B-24 Pilot 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.
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Home Care Services & Hospice Providers Agency Name Telephone/Website
Alliance Home Help (800) 444-4598 (toll-free) www.alliancehomehelp.com
Year Est.
Counties Served
RNs
LPNs CNAs
2010
Lancaster
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
HomeCare of York/ White Rose Hospice (717) 843-5091 www.mhyork.org
1988
York
Other Services
Providing non-medical companion, respite, and personal care services throughout Lancaster Count. Caregivers matched specifically to you and your needs. Compassion, 24/7 on-call availability, trained, competent, and reliable. Medicaid Waiver approved.
No
Providing all levels of care in the home, hospital, or retirement communities with specifically trained caregivers for Alzheimer's and dementia clients. Home care provided up to 24 hours a day to assist with personal care and housekeeping. A FREE nursing assessment is offered.
Yes
CCH provides specialized pain and symptom management to individuals at the end of life. Our goal is to help keep patients where they reside while counseling and supporting them and their caregivers.
No
Provides homemaker, companion, personal care, and transportation services, plus Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and dementia services, to older adults in their homes in a compassionate, respectful manner to help them maintain and enjoy personal independence.
No
Personal care and companionship services in your home with all the professionalism, friendliness, and excellence you expect of Garden Spot Village. Contact info@gardenspotvillage.org.
Yes
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.
No
Wherever you call home, our compassionate CAREGivers are responsible, reliable, trained, fully insured and bonded, and thoroughly screened. Three hours to 24/7/365. Dementia assistance, medication reminders, personal hygiene care, mobility assistance, chores, errands/transportation.
Yes
When your physician recommends part-time or intermittent care, or the emotional support and pain control of hospice care, we can provide quality, professional medical care that allows you to stay at home. We provide individualized services by skilled registered nurses, therapists (physical, occupational, or speech), medical social workers, and home health aides.
Home Medicare Aides Certified?
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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
Counties Served
Cumberland, Dauphin, York
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.
2004
Lancaster, York
No
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
No
For everyone’s peace of mind, 24-hour personal care in the home you love, yours! Premier, professional caregivers. Extensive background checks. Free home evaluations.
Sadie’s Angels (717) 917-1420 www.sadiesangels.vpweb.com
2011
Lancaster
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.
No
Up to 24-hour non-medical care including companionship, respite care, personal hygiene and laundry, meal prep, and errands. Choose your caregiver from a list of thoroughly screened, bonded, and insured caregivers. Nurse owned and operated.
Yes
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.
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
1908
Lancaster, York
Berks, Chester, Lancaster
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County Office of Aging Offering Free Medicare Counseling Medicare beneficiaries can get free, Medicare Advantage plan card, personalized help from APPRISE prescription drug plan card, and/or counselors at locations throughout the Medigap supplement card, as well as a county during the Medicare Open complete list of prescriptions including Enrollment Period, Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, dosage, strength, and frequency and the 2011. name of your pharmacy. Counselors will offer important If you are receiving the LIS (Lowinformation and Income Subsidy) benefit, impartial assistance bring the letter stating in selecting the program eligibility. Counselors will most To schedule an comprehensive appointment to compare offer important affordable current coverage with information and healthcare and plans available for 2012, impartial prescription drug contact the Lancaster coverage at the best County Office of Aging assistance. price. Eligibility for at (717) 299-7979 or other benefit (800) 801-3070 or programs that help aging@co.lancaster.pa.us with the costs of Medicare can also be unless otherwise noted. determined. Individuals on PACE/PACENET do Columbia Senior Center not need to compare or select a Columbia United Methodist Church prescription drug plan. One is 510 Walnut St., Columbia automatically assigned to cover current Mondays, Oct. 17; Nov. 7 and 21; and medications in the most cost-effective Dec. 5, from 1 to 4 p.m. manner. Please bring the following items to Elizabethtown Area Senior Center your appointment: Medicare card, GEARS Community Center
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Ephrata Library 550 S. Reading Road, Ephrata Tuesday, Oct. 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ephrata Recreation Center 130 S. Academy Drive, Ephrata Friday, Dec. 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Heart Group 217 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster Tuesdays, Oct. 18 and 25; Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29; and Dec. 6, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Horizons of Northern Lancaster County Denver Borough Hall 505 Main St., Denver Tuesdays, Oct. 25 and Nov. 1, 8, 15, and 29, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lancaster County Office of Aging 150 N. Queen St., Suite 415, Lancaster Mondays, Oct. 24 and 31 and Nov. 7, 14, and 21, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Wednesdays, Nov. 2, 9, 16, and 30, from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 27 and Nov. 3 and 10, from 1 to 4 p.m. Manheim – Representative Tom Creighton’s Office 47 Market Square, Manheim Wednesdays, Oct. 26 and Nov. 2, 9, 16, and 30, from 1 to 4 p.m. For residents of Rep. Creighton’s district only. Call (717) 664-4979 to schedule an appointment at this location. Paradise Township Building 2 Township Drive, Paradise Wednesday, Oct. 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Quarryville Library 357 Buck Road, Quarryville Tuesday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Solanco Area Senior Center 184 S. Lime St., Quarryville Thursday, Oct. 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Calendar of Events Lancaster County Department of Parks and Recreation
Senior Center Activities
Pre-registration is required for these programs. All activities are held at the Environmental Center in Central Park unless otherwise noted. To register or to find out more about these activities or any additional scheduled activities, call (717) 295-2055 or visit www.lancastercountyparks.org.
Cocalico Senior Association – (717) 336-7489 Oct. 4, 10 a.m. – Visit to Adamstown Library Oct. 11, 10 a.m. – Outside Shopping Oct. 27, 11 a.m. – Fall Feast with Children from Cocalico Care Center
Oct. 1, 10 to 11 a.m., 1 to 2 p.m. – “Fun with Johnny Appleseed” Oct. 29, 10 to 11 a.m. – “Cryptozoology” – The Study of Legendary Creatures Oct. 29, 1 to 2 p.m. – “They’re More Afraid of Us …” Spider, Snake, and Bat Program
Library Programs Lancaster Public Library, 125 N. Duke St., Lancaster, (717) 394-2651 Lancaster Public Library Leola Branch, 46 Hillcrest Ave., Leola, (717) 656-7920 Lancaster Public Library Mountville Branch, 2 College Ave., Mountville, (717) 285-3231 Lititz Public Library, 651 Kissel Hill Road, Lititz, (717) 626-2255 Oct. 1, 10:30 a.m. – OBOC Book Discussion: The Help Oct. 20, 7 p.m. – OBOC Program: Harriet Tubman Oct. 27, 7 p.m. – Concert: The Tom Witmer Trio
Manheim Township Public Library, 2121 Oregon Pike, Suite 101, Lancaster, (717) 560-6441 Milanof-Schock Library, 1184 Anderson Ferry Road, Mount Joy, (717) 653-1510 Moores Memorial Library, 326 N. Bridge St., Christiana, (717) 593-6683 Pequea Valley Public Library, 3660 Old Philadelphia Pike, Intercourse, (717) 768-3160 Quarryville Library, 357 Buck Road, P.O. Box 678, Quarryville, (717) 786-1336
Oct. 4, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Parents/Grandparents with Special Cares Support Group Garden Spot Village – Village Square Board Room 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland (717) 355-6010 khorning@gardenspotvillage.org Oct. 4, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Coping with the Loss of a Parent PATHways Center for Grief & Loss 4075 Old Harrisburg Pike, Mount Joy (717) 391-2413 Oct. 9, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pennsylvania Music Expo Continental Inn 2285 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster (717) 898-1246 www.recordcollectors.org Oct. 10, 10 to 11 a.m. Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group Garden Spot Village – Concord Room 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland (717) 355-6010 jmorton@gardenspotvillage.org Oct. 17, 2 p.m. Parkinson’s Support Group Landis Homes Westview Community Room 1001 E. Oregon Road, Lititz (717) 509-5494
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Oct. 18, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Coping With the Loss of a Companion or Spouse PATHways Center for Grief & Loss 4075 Old Harrisburg Pike, Mount Joy (717) 391-2413 Oct. 20, noon Brain Tumor Support Group Lancaster General Health Campus Wellness Center 2100 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster (717) 626-2894 Oct. 21, 6 to 9 p.m. Music Fridays 200 and 300 Blocks of North Queen Street 24 W. Walnut St., Lancaster (717) 341-0028 Oct. 22, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Used Book Sale Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church Manor and King streets, Lancaster (717) 299-5639 christluthchlanc@windstream.net Oct. 24, 2 to 3 p.m. Parkinson’s Support Group Garden Spot Village – Concord Room 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland (717) 355-6259 jshaffer@gardenspotvillage.org
Elizabethtown Senior Center – (717) 367-7984 Weekdays, 8:30 a.m. – Walking in the Gym Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – Armchair Exercise with Terry Fridays, 10 a.m. – Bible Study Lancaster House North – (717) 299-1278 Thursdays, noon to 3 p.m. – Happy Hearts Club Pinochle
Manheim Community Library, 15 E. High St., Manheim, (717) 665-6700
Programs and Support Groups
Columbia Senior Center – (717) 684-4850 Oct. 4, 10:15 a.m. – “Good Old Schooldays” with Don Lohr Oct. 18, 10:15 a.m. – Fall Prevention with Sandy Taylor Oct. 28, 10:15 a.m. – Halloween Party with Daycare Children
Free and open to the public Oct. 25, 7 p.m. Memory Loss Support Group Landis Homes Warwick Room, Heritage Memory Support Center 1001 E. Oregon Road, Lititz (717) 581-3939 Oct. 25, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Coping with the Loss of a Child PATHways Center for Grief & Loss 4075 Old Harrisburg Pike, Mount Joy (717) 391-2413 Oct. 26, 6 to 8 p.m. Epilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania Support Group Lancaster General Hospital – Stager Room 5 555 N. Duke St., Lancaster (800) 887-7165, ext. 104 Oct. 27, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Getting Older at Home … Staying in Control Farm and Home Center 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster (717) 715-8725 If you have an event you would like to include, please email information to mjoyce@onlinepub.com for consideration.
Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center – (717) 299-3943 Oct. 5 – Mystery Trip and Lunch at Amish Farm Oct. 6, 9:30 a.m. – Calligraphy with Rich Parmer Oct. 20, 9:30 a.m. – Learning Spanish Lancaster Rec. Center – (717) 392-2115, ext. 147 Fridays, 12:30 to 3 p.m. – Happy Hearts Club Bridge Lititz Senior Center – (717) 626-2800 Oct. 13, 10 a.m. – Music and Dancing with Freddie’s OneMan Band Oct. 27, 9 a.m. – White Elephant Sale Oct. 31, 10 a.m. – Halloween Party LRC Senior Center – (717) 399-7671 Oct. 6, 10:15 a.m. – Singing with Pianist and Conestoga View Choir Oct. 18, 9 a.m. – “Steel Boats & Iron Men” by Bob McPherson Oct. 26, 10 a.m. – Halloween Party Luis Munoz Marin Senior Center – (717) 295-7989 Oct. 7, 10 a.m. – Senior Center Jewelry Fashion Show Oct. 11, 10 a.m. – Podiatrist Program Oct. 28, 10 a.m. – Fall Fest Millersville Senior Center – (717) 871-9600 Oct. 14, 10 a.m. – Roaring Twenties Music with Honey & Nelson Oct. 24, 10 a.m. – 1950s and ’60s Music with Glenn Garber Oct. 31, 10 a.m. – Halloween Party – Wear Costumes Next Gen Senior Center – (717) 786-4770 Oct. 14, 11 a.m. – All Seasons Birthday Party Oct. 18, 10:30 a.m. – Poetry Discussion: “Who Was John Keats?” Oct. 31, 1 p.m. – Halloween Puzzles Rodney Park Center – (717) 393-7786 Tuesdays, 1 to 3 p.m. – Happy Hearts Club Pinochle and Bingo Just a snippet of what you may be missing … please call or visit their website for more information.
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Travel Appetizers: Stories that Whet the Appetite for Travel
Traveltizers
Oz for Animals By Andrea Gross 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. My husband and I are visiting The Wildlife Animal Sanctuary, a land every bit as amazing as the mythical Oz. Here, and at other sanctuaries across the country, injured and abused animals are being rehabilitated and given a safe haven in which to live out their lives in relative comfort. Their stories are heartbreaking, tales of people who didn’t realize that wild animals can’t be domesticated into lovable pets, of zoos that overbred in order to get cute babies that would increase attendance, of people who wanted to use animals as roadside attractions. What on Earth were these people
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thinking? (At least the Scarecrow admitted he didn’t have a brain.) Here, three sanctuaries that welcome visitors: Birds in Florida Part hospital, part long-term care
This Northern Gannet, which has only one eye, will remain at the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary for his entire life.
rescue, repair, rehabilitate, and, if possible, release. As the largest wild bird hospital in the United States, it’s a ray of hope for birds that have been caught in fishing lines, been wounded by gunshot, ingested pesticide, or been injured or poisoned in other ways. More than 8,000 birds, from large birds of prey to tiny songbirds, receive help each year in the sanctuary’s extraordinary hospital, which includes an ER room, surgical center, recovery area, and convalescent home. Birds that are unable to live in the wild receive long-term housing. The sanctuary is open year round except for major holidays and, unlike most other sanctuaries, admission is free. Carnivores in Colorado Nearly 300 lions, tigers, wolves, bears, and assorted other animals live at The Wildlife Animal Sanctuary
facility, the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary (www.seabirdsanctuary.com) in Indian Shores, Fla., concentrates on the four R’s:
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I hope you will join us for the 15th annual Lancaster County 50plus EXPO. Each month, 50plus Senior News brings you information on topics of health, wellness, finance, and much more. This is our opportunity to bring 50plus Senior News to life—your life! Representatives from an array of businesses are available to discuss topics that are important to you! Unbeknownst to many of us, our own communities hold a wealth of information: tax-saving strategies, home renovation ideas, health and wellness matters, retirement living options, travel, or great places for entertainment. The 50plus EXPOs are an effective forum for all those “hidden” community resources to gather in one visible, easy-to-access location! On-Line Publishers, Inc. and the Lancaster County Office of Aging are happy to be able to present this dynamic, one-day event to our visitors free of charge. You could spend the day at the EXPO or, if time doesn’t permit, make a shorter visit. Either way, we’d love to have you come! Our lives are always changing. Maybe you’re new to the caregiving role; perhaps you’re considering downsizing; or you need some assistance with estate planning. Whether you’re looking for medical, financial, or retirement living information, home improvement ideas, travel planning assistance, or great places to go for entertainment, the Lancaster County 50plus EXPO has it all. The 50plus EXPO isn’t just informative, however—it’s also entertaining! Check out the musical stylings of two of your PA STATE SENIOR IDOL winners: Barry Surran, 2008, and Peggy Keller, 2011. And, new for 2011, the EXPO will be held in conjunction with a Caregivers Forum, a free event held from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., also in the Lancaster Host Resort. With strategies, information, and support for family caregivers or seniors with chronic illness, the forum will include keynote speaker Dr. Linda Rhodes, former Pennsylvania secretary of aging. This day is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors. Please stop by their booths, have your “bingo card” signed, and talk with them about how they can assist you.
Shuttle Bus Information ....................................18 Directions to the EXPO ......................................18 Welcome .................................................................18 What is an ‘EXPO’? ...............................................19 Presenters ...............................................................20 Health Screenings................................................21 Flu Shots..................................................................21 Exhibitor Display Map........................................23 Entertainment.......................................................25 Seminar ...................................................................25 Door Prizes .............................................................26
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Directions to the Lancaster Host Resort, 2300 Lincoln Highway East • (717) 299-5500 From Harrisburg: Take 283 East to 30 East. Follow Route 30 East to Lincoln Highway. The Lancaster Host Resort is on the right, just past Dutch Wonderland. From Lancaster: Take 30 East to Lincoln Highway. The Lancaster Host Resort is on the right, just past Dutch Wonderland.
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From Philadelphia: Take I-76 West toward Valley Forge to 202 South toward West Chester. Merge onto 30 West toward Downingtown/Coatesville. The Lancaster Host Resort will be on the left.
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What is an ‘EXPO’? The 50plus EXPO is an event that’s a unique hybrid of information and entertainment, all geared toward satisfying the needs of the area’s over-50 crowd. This day is about you and whatever is on your mind. Finances, health, leisure, travel—the knowledge you seek is all available at one of our more than 90 exhibitors. Each exhibitor booth is loaded with information and staffed by friendly people who are eager and willing to answer your questions. The EXPO will also offer a variety of health screenings free to each visitor, so be proactive about your health and take advantage of this convenient opportunity to give your body a little “tune-up”! At the Lancaster County 50plus EXPO, you can take your “quest for knowledge” a step further by sitting in on a free seminar. And stop by the Caregivers Forum, with strategies,
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information, and support for family caregivers or seniors with chronic illness. And when you’ve had your fill of the EXPO’s informative side, help yourself to some lighter, more entertaining fare! Caricaturists Sam Mylin and Nick Kienzle will be creating portraits of anyone willing to be drawn. As you make your way around the EXPO floor, don’t forget to get your “bingo card” signed by the listed sponsors. Then return the completed card at the registration desk for a chance at winning a door prize. Last but not least, you’ll want to check out the entertainment area and be wowed by the talent of two of your PA STATE SENIOR IDOLS, Barry Surran and Peggy Kurtz Keller. At the 50plus EXPO, you can spend an hour or spend the day. Socialize, become better informed, and, most of all— have fun!
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50plus EXPO – Brought to You By: reflects on the past, recalling the provocative and history-changing decades of the 1960s and ’70s; it also examines where baby boomers are today and identifies the issues they face now—all with a mind toward representing the mid-state’s own boomer community. In 2011, On-Line Publishers, Inc. marked its sixth successful year hosting the STATE SENIOR IDOL competition, making Peggy Kurtz Keller of Ephrata, the 2011 STATE SENIOR IDOL. Auditions for 2012 will be held in the spring with the finals night competition scheduled for late spring at a convenient and popular venue. On-Line Publishers also works to inform and celebrate women in business through our Business Division. BUSINESSWoman includes professional profiles and articles that educate and encourage women in business. More than 500 women have been interviewed already! Women in Business: SUCCESS STORIES is a wonderful way to showcase your business in a style that captures our readers’ attention. Tell them how it all started and your accomplishments since. POWERLUNCH is an extension of BUSINESSWoman and is held in York in the spring and in the Capital Region and Lancaster during the fall. Executive women are offered the opportunity for networking, lunch, seminars, and information from a select number of exhibitors interested in marketing to women.
For more than a decade, On-Line Publishers, Inc. has celebrated serving the mind, heart, and spirit of the 50+ community of Central Pennsylvania through our Mature Living Division of publications and events. On-Line Publishers, Inc. produces six 50plus EXPOs annually in Chester, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster (two), and York counties. These events are an opportunity to bring both businesses and the community together for a better understanding of products and services available to enhance life. Entrance to the event, health screenings, and seminars held throughout the day are free to visitors. 50plus Senior News is published monthly, touching on issues and events relevant to the 50+ community. The 50plus Resource Directory is the “yellow pages” for boomers and seniors. Published in seven distinct county editions (Berks, Chester, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York), it is a useful tool in locating products and services to meet your needs. 50plus LIVING is an annual publication and the premier resource for retirement living and healthcare options for mature adults in the Susquehanna and Delaware valleys. On-Line Publishers produces (((b))) magazine, Central Pennsylvania’s premier publication for baby boomers. (((b))) magazine
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Do you have a friendly face? The 50plus EXPO committee is looking for volunteers to help at our 15th annual Lancaster County 50plus EXPO on Nov. 8, 2011, at the Lancaster Host Resort, 2300 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. If you could help greet visitors, stuff EXPO bags, or work at the registration desk, we would be glad to have you for all or just part of the day. Please call On-Line Publishers at (717) 285-1350..
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The Lancaster County Office of Aging has been in existence since 1974 and strives to provide a variety of services that enable older persons to live independently and with dignity. The agency’s primary source of funding comes The Lancaster County from the Pennsylvania Lottery. Federal and state Office of Aging legislation mandate services rendered by the Office of Aging. Agency programs meet many types of needs and range from basic help to the provision of skilled care. Certain programs are available to persons under the age of 60. All services are intended to keep people at home, where they most likely want to remain. Individuals may be asked to share in the cost of services, depending upon their financial resources. The Office of Aging also accepts contributions, which support ongoing operations and services to older persons and their families. The agency is located at 150 N. Queen St., Suite 415, in Lancaster. Hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call (717) 299-7979 or (800) 801-3070 (tollfree) for more information.
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Health Screenings Baxter Healthcare Corp. – Booth #105 Alpha-1 test
Health Network Laboratories – Booth #253 Glucose screening
Sadie’s Angels Home Health – Booth #106 Blood pressure
JangDhari Family Chiropractic – Booth #244 Posture screening
Susquehanna Dental Arts, PC – Booth #203
Manheim Township Ambulance Association – Booth #221 Blood pressure
FLU SHOTS
Susquehanna Valley Nursing & Rehab – Booth #251 Blood pressure
Rite Aid Pharmacy – Booth #100 Blood pressure screening BMI Vitamin assessment
Oral health screening
Wellness Life Systems – Booth #120 Diabetic foot screening
Flu Shots will be available at the EXPO! Rite Aid Pharmacy will administer flu shots at booth #100 to attendees for a $27.99 fee. Medicare cards will be accepted*. No appointment is necessary; walk-ins will be welcome as time permits and as the supply lasts. * Subject to eligibility check.
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A great place to call home — or the care needed to remain at home. Will they think of you? LAST CHANCE to reserve your space! Closing Date: Oct. 14, 2011 • Active adult and residential living • Independent and retirement living communities • Assisted living residences and personal care homes • Nursing and healthcare services • Home care, companions, and hospice care providers • Ancillary services
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Exhibitor Map & Exhibitor List LAMPETER ROOM MEN
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Abbott Diabetes Care ...........................................116
Humana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245
Renewal by Andersen ...........................................135
abc27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149
Humane League of Lancaster County booth sponsored by Blue Ridge Communications ........211 Isaac’s Restaurant & Deli.......................................222 JangDhari Family Chiropractic...............................244 Kitchen Saver........................................................246
RetireSafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .263
Abelmart, Inc................................................142, 143 Ability Prosthetics and Orthotics, Inc.....................117 Advanced Tech Hearing Aid Center ......................201 Alliance Home Help .............................................152 American Cancer Society ......................................139 Amtrak..................................................................132 Appleby Systems...................................................154 Auer Cremation Services of PA..............................157 Bath Fitter .............................................................206 Baxter Healthcare Corp. .......................................105 Betterliving of Central PA ......................................214 Bob Neff Tours......................................................205 Brethren Village ....................................................141 Breyer Construction & Landscape .........................126 Capital BlueCross..................................................225 Central Penn Nursing Care, Inc.............................128 Charles F. Snyder Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc. ..............................................255 Citadel Credit Union.............................................247 Conestoga View Nursing & Rehabilitation .............243 Dollar Energy Fund / E-Power (PPL) ......................118 Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre ................................134 Fred F. Groff Inc. Life Celebration Funeral Home ..115 Garden Spot Village ..............................................131 Gardner’s Mattress & More...........................209, 210 Gutterglove...........................................................144 Health Network Laboratories ................................253 HealthAmerica Advantra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207 Hickory House Nursing & Rehab / Heatherwood Retirement Community.........................................110 Highmark Blue Shield ...........................................228 Hinkle’s Pharmacy, Inc..........................................264 Home Smart Industries .........................................226
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Kling & Fanning, LLP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217, 104
Dr. Linda Rhodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220 Ricker Sweigart and Associates..............................109 Rite Aid Pharmacy ................................................100 Sadie’s Angels Home Health .................................106 Senator Mike Brubaker .........................................242
Lancaster County Office of Aging . . . . . . . . . . .216
ShelfGenie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
Lancaster Gastroenterology, Inc.............................136 LeafFilter North, Inc. .............................................224
The Securus Group ...............................................125 The Somerville Showroom ...................................123 Spring Creek Rehabilitation & Health Care Center ..147 Sundance Vacations ..............................................237 SunLion Energy Systems........................................204 Susquehanna Dental Arts, PC ...............................203 Susquehanna Valley Nursing & Rehab...................251 Transition Solutions for Seniors, LLC......................250
Liberty Financial Strategies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215 The Lodge Life Services ........................................155 The Long Community at Highland ................229, 230 The Magnolias of Lancaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219 Manheim Hearts-n-Hands Sertoma Club ..............119 Manheim Township Ambulance Association..........221 Manor at Oakridge ...............................................212 ManorCare Health Services...................................249 Mary Kay Cosmetics..............................................133 MedExpress Urgent Care.......................................235 Members 1st Federal Credit Union .......................148 Mid-Atlantic Waterproofing...................................231 MLNC Health Advocates ......................................140 Mount Joy Country Homes ...................................102 Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster, Ltd. ...............254 Pennsylvania Home Solutions ...............................233 Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission ................153 Ralph Wilhelm Seamless Spouting, Inc. ................112 Red Rose Transit Authority ....................................238 Regional Gastroenterology Associates of Lancaster (RGAL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .261 Reifsnyders Pianos ................................................258 RemARKably Created............................................108
United Disabilities Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218 United HealthCare Community Plan.....................259 Walmart................................................................234 WDAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227 Weaver Memorials................................................208 Wellness Life Systems............................................120 West Shore Window & Door ................................240 WHP580 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262 Wilmac Corporation .............................................103 Woodland Heights Retirement Community...........124
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50plus Senior News Since 1995, the mission of On-Line Publishers, Inc. (OLP) has been to enhance the lives of individuals within the Central Pennsylvania community. We endeavor to do this by publishing 50plus Senior News, produced through the Mature Living Division of OLP. Over the years, 50plus Senior News has grown to six unique editions in Chester, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York counties. Now more than ever, Central Pennsylvania’s adults over 50 are a dynamic and inspiring population who refuse to slow down and who stay deeply involved in their careers, communities, and family lives. 50plus Senior News strives to reflect that in its editorial content. Pick up a copy of 50plus Senior News for articles that will amuse you, inspire you, inform you, and update you on topics that are relevant to your life. Regular columns appearing monthly include topics like health, trivia, book reviews, nature, technology, leisure, veterans’ issues, and, most important, coverage and information about the goings-on in your county. Whether you’re looking for some light, amusing reading or seeking out information on weightier matters, you’ll find it in our excellent and timely editorial, which is supplied by both national and local writers for a balanced blend of nationwide interest and regional relevance. Many of your friends and neighbors have been highlighted within the pages—or even on the cover—of 50plus Senior News. And now the articles you enjoy in print are now available online on our redesigned website: www.50plusSeniorNewsPA.com. The advertisers in 50plus Senior News offer goods or services to foster a happy, healthy life. They are interested in increasing your quality of life, so please call them when considering a purchase or when you are in need of a service. Although 50plus Senior News has won many awards for its content and design over the years, “the greatest reward is the difference we make in the community,” attests Donna Anderson, president of On-Line Publishers, Inc. 50plus Senior News—reflecting the vibrant and energetic lifestyles of its over50 readers … and truly Redefining Age!
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Seminar New Holland Room 11 a.m. – RetireSafe What’s Next in Washington? What Does it Mean for You? Presented by: Thair Phillips, President, RetireSafe RetireSafe President Thair Phillips will discuss the latest news from Washington, DC, including up-to-date reports on H.R. 5305, the CPI for Seniors Act, Social Security, Medicare, taxes, and debt. RetireSafe will cover issues and topics that can save your life or your retirement. Come learn and share your thoughts and concerns— RetireSafe will be listening! RetireSafe is a nonprofit, nonpartisan bronze EXPO sponsor representing 400,000 seniors nationwide and more than 15,000 in Pennsylvania. Learn more at www.retiresafe.org.
Entertainment Noon – 12:40 p.m.: Barry Surran, PA STATE SENIOR IDOL 2008 In the mid-’60s, Barry Surran toured with the Lehigh University Glee Club and was part of a barbershop group called the Cliff Clefs. He brings passion, personality, and a unique style to his song selections, and enjoys helping his audience relive some special moments in their past through his music. Since winning PA STATE SENIOR IDOL, Barry has been performing for senior groups, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, private functions, and at weddings. Last summer he performed a three-hour concert at Delaware Water Gap Country Club and was a guest soloist with the Reading Pops Orchestra. Barry also continues to perform at DeLorenzo’s Restaurant in Easton, Pa.
1 – 1:40 p.m.: Peggy Keller, PA STATE SENIOR IDOL 2011 A nurse, teacher, wife, and mother from Ephrata, Peggy Kurtz Keller sung the national anthem for her high school and is still singing it today for the Lancaster Barnstormers and the York Revolution. Peggy enjoys singing at the VA Hospital in Lebanon, for community and civic organizations, and in local theater.
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Your chance of taking home a great prize from the 50plus EXPO is HUGE! These are just a sampling of the many door prizes provided by our exhibitors.
The EXPO thanks the following companies for their generous contributions: American Cancer Society Gift certificate ($25 value)
Pennsylvania Home Solutions Sheetz gift card ($50 value)
The Lodge Life Services The Coffee Company gift card ($20 value)
Conestoga View Nursing & Rehabilitation Gift basket ($50 value)
Reifsnyder’s Pianos Six CDs (value $120) and free piano tuning (value $105)
The Long Community at Highland Two Visa gift cards ($50 value each)
Fred F. Groff Inc. Life Celebration Funeral Home “Dinner for Two” package: Limo transportation to a Lancaster County restaurant of one’s choice (up to $100 value)
The Somerville Showroom Gift ($140 value)
RemARKably Created Free class for up to eight ($120 value) and a handmade gift card bundle ($30 value)
Transition Solutions for Seniors, LLC Five gift cards to Isaac’s Restaurant & Deli ($10 value each)
Sadie’s Angels Home Health Coffee gift basket ($30 value)
Hickory House Nursing & Rehab / Heatherwood Retirement Community Gift certificate to a local restaurant ($30 value)
Walmart Health and wellness basket
ShelfGenie SelfGenie gift card ($100 value)
JangDhari Family Chiropractic Gift certificate ($100 value) Manor at Oakridge Gourmet movie basket and dinner for eight Mary Kay Cosmetics Fragrance-free Satin Hands gift set ($34 value)
Susquehanna Dental Arts, PC Electric toothbrush ($100 value)
Wellness Life Systems Target gift card ($15 value) and Old Country Buffet gift card ($15 value)
Susquehanna Valley Nursing & Rehab Walmart gift card ($25 value)
Woodland Heights Retirement Community Gift card to Shady Maple ($25 value)
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One Book, One Community is a program through the public library systems in Central Pennsylvania designed to encourage dialogue about a particular book, foster lifelong learning, and develop strong community ties. The Help by Kathryn Stockett is this year’s selection. Special events and group discussions will take place in October at your local library.
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Remember when you used to go to the boardwalk and saw artists drawing caricatures of vacationers? It was fun to watch and you might have thought, “I would love to have one done!” Artists Sam Mylin and Nick Kienzle will be joining us at the EXPO. They will have paper and pencil in hand, ready to create caricatures for some lucky visitors! Sam has been drawing since he was 7 years old. He has a gift for creating caricatures that make people smile. He says, “I love to play with faces!” Through the years he has developed a style that portrays a subject’s distinctive features yet doesn’t offend. Nick has been drawing most of his life, and caricatures are a natural stem from that. To Nick, drawing caricatures is a way to connect with people in an artistic way. His style is fun but not intimidating or mean. It’s about making people smile one caricature at a time! While at the EXPO, stop by and watch the artists! You’re sure to be amazed at the talent, and maybe it will even bring back some fond memories.
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Strategies, Information, and Support for Caregivers.
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Keynote Speaker Dr. Linda Rhodes
November 8, 2011 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
former Pennsylvania Secretary of Aging
Lancaster Host Resort 2300 Lincoln Highway East Lancaster, PA
• No cost to attend
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Who Should Attend
• Not necessary to attend all sessions • Held in conjunction with the 50plus EXPO
• Family caregivers of adults or seniors with chronic illness or disability • Adult children living near or afar from aging parents • Spouses and relatives of loved ones with dementia • Boomers looking to the future
For more information: www.onlinepub.com/caregiversforum 717.285.8120
Seminar Sponsors:
Presented by:
Panelists: Lancaster County Office of Aging Liberty Financial Strategies, LLC
The Lancaster County Office of Aging
United Disabilities Services
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i Agenda i 10 a.m. – Panel Discussion (See page 32.) 11:15 a.m. – Seminar: Kling & Fanning, LLP
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1 p.m. – Dr. Linda Rhodes, Keynote Speaker
Liberty Financial Strategies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215
2:15 p.m. – Seminar: IntegraCare Corporation/ Magnolias of Lancaster
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The Dementia Journey: The Signs Along the Way This seminar will provide information useful for both professional and informal caregivers
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Megan Campbell MHA, NHA IntegraCare Corporation Presenter
A. Wesley Carr, Jr. ChFC® Certified Family Business Specialist, B.S. Engineering 1709 Oregon Pike Lancaster, PA 17601
Confident Decisions Smart Financial Strategies
(717) 569-6369 (800) 714-9359 toll-free (717) 581-0670 fax awcarr@financialguide.com
Retirement, Business & Charitable Planning
www.LibertyFinancialStrategies.com A. Wesley Carr, Jr. is a registered representative of and offers securities, investment advisory and financial planning services through MML Investors Services, Inc. Member SIPC. Supervisory Office:100 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 201, Camp Hill, PA 17011, (717) 763-7365. Insurance offered through Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) and other fine companies.
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Information and Referral Long Term Living Assessments & Care Management Home and Community-Based Support Services Protection from Abuse and Neglect Medicare & Related Health Insurance Counseling Senior Community Centers Adult Daily Living Services Caregiver Support Employment Ombudsman Transportation Legal Assistance Health Promotion Activities Volunteer Opportunities … and much more!
The Lancaster County Office of Aging
150 North Queen Street, Suite 415 Lancaster, PA 17603 717-299-7979 1-800-801-3070 www.co.lancaster.pa.us/lanco_aging
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Keynote Speaker
Dr. Linda Rhodes
1 p.m.
Former Pennsylvania Secretary of Aging and Noted Author DR. LINDA RHODES is a former Pennsylvania Secretary of Aging, has appeared on national talk shows, and received two National Mature Media Awards. She initiated Pennsylvania’s Family Caregiver Support Program, often cited as a national model. Rhodes, a caregiver herself, holds a doctorate from Columbia University and directs the Hirtzel Institute on Health Education and Aging of Mercyhurst College. Learn more about her at www.lindarhodescaregiving.com. If you are providing any kind of care for an older loved one, Dr. Rhodes’ book, Finding Your Way: A Practical Guide for Family Caregivers — 250 Real Life Questions & Commonsense Answers, will save you countless hours of research and steer you clear from misguided caregiving detours. Easy to read and formatted by specific subject for easy access, this encyclopedic book will be your essential companion for day-to-day caregiving. The book expertly guides you in navigating healthcare from nursing homes, hospitals, clinical trials, prescription drugs, to living with chronic illness. You’ll navigate life by learning how to handle family conflicts and relationships, help your loved one stay well, and create a healthy lifestyle for the both of you. Navigating legal and money matters will walk you through legal issues, insurance, and money matters, and show you where valuable benefits and resources are just a phone call away. For sample questions from her book, please visit http://www.lindarhodescaregiving.com/contents.htm.
Seminars 2:15 p.m.
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Facts and Myths of Estate Planning and Administration
The Dementia Journey: The Signs Along the Way …
Presented by Attorney Thomas A. Fanning Kling & Fanning, LLP
Presented by Megan Campbell, MHA, NHA IntegraCare Corporation
If you are responsible for the care of a loved one or you think you will be at some point in the future, now is a good time to make sure the legal side of your arrangements have been reviewed and updated. This will eliminate unanswered questions as to your loved one’s wishes and reduce unnecessary stress for all. Have you been wondering: Does the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania really take everything my loved one owns if there is no will? What happens if the will is outdated (wrong address, etc.)? What is a living trust and what is the benefit of having one? Is probate really complicated in Pennsylvania? (What is probate, anyway?) I heard the estate tax was eliminated; is that true? It’s never too early to make sure these documents are in place. Attorney Thomas A. Fanning of Kling & Fanning, LLP will answer these questions and more at this seminar to set you straight on wills, powers of attorney, living wills, trusts, and how your assets will be treated when your loved one passes away.
Attendees will get an overview of the disease process, including physiologic changes within the structure of the brain. Insight into specific cognitive deficits will provide strategies for coping with behavior and symptoms for both professional and informal caregivers. The discussion will conclude with how to recognize and seek resources to help and how to discern a program that meets your needs.
Tom Fanning is a partner at Kling & Fanning, LLP, where his practice focuses on estate planning, estate administration, and real estate law. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in economics and a law degree from Villanova, Tom began practicing at a large Philadelphia firm. Tom quickly felt the desire to spend more time directly assisting clients in the estates and real estate arenas. To this end, Tom co-founded Kling & Fanning, LLP in 2009. Kling & Fanning, LLP, is based in New Holland, Pa., and also has offices in Lancaster and Intercourse.
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Megan Campbell is the vice president of operations for IntegraCare Corporation. She earned her BS in gerontology from Northern Michigan University while serving on active-duty at K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base in Upper Michigan. She later earned her master’s degree in healthcare administration from Pennsylvania State University. Campbell developed IntegraCare’s memory care program and training for direct care staff. She has operational responsibilities for their portfolio of assisted living, independent living, and memory care programs.
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Your Journey to Financial Security
Programs Assist You and Your Loved Ones
Presented by A. Wesley Carr, Jr. Liberty Financial Strategies, LLC
Presented by Jacqueline Burch, MSW, LSW Lancaster County Office of Aging
Wes is dedicated to partnering with you on your journey to financial clarity. At Liberty Financial Strategies we know maximizing yourself, your family, your business, and your retirement can be complex. We help simplify the process with three easy steps. First, we will assess your personal circumstances by evaluating your family values and dynamics, appraising you current financial position, and weighing your current financial strengths and weaknesses to help guide you to financial success. Second, we will pull together your personal “game plan” by outlining your options, providing recommendations to help make sure you are properly protected and capitalizing your opportunities. Third, if our recommendations make sense to you, we can help with implementation so that you will clearly know where you are headed, feel confident in your financial decisions, prioritize and become proactive in attaining your goals, and maintain your independence and dignity. You can rely on us to help you deal with the inevitable changes that come along the way.
The Lancaster County Office of Aging offers a wide range of state/federally mandated home and community-based programs aimed at helping older persons remain active, healthy, safe, and independent in their long-term living. Some of these programs include assistance with personal care, legal services, health insurance counseling, adult daycare, information and referral, wellness, protective services, and family caregiver support. Presently, more than 160 families are served through the agency’s Family Caregiver Support Programs (FCSP), which provide eligible caregivers with benefits counseling and reimbursement for expenses such as supplies, services, assistive devices, and home modifications. A component of this program also assists “grandparents as parents” who may be caring for a related child.
A.Wesley Carr, Jr. is a certified family business specialist, certified in long-term care and a chartered financial consultant. He regularly attends various educational meetings on the subjects of retirement planning, investment management, estate planning, and business successions. He attended Messiah College and received a BS in engineering with emphasis in mechanical engineering. On a personal level, Wes is married with two sons and currently resides in Lancaster.
Connecting You with Products, Services, and Programs in the Community Presented by Cindy Davidson United Disabilities Services United Disabilities Services (UDS) is a non-profit organization that provides personal care and support services for people with disabilities, veterans, and the elderly that enhance their independence and enrich their lives. Whether short-term or ongoing care, UDS can assist in all aspects of our clients’ lives, providing personalized care that enables them to stay in their home and carry out functions of self-care and daily living. UDS provides sensitive personal companionship and assistance for bathing and dressing, errands, meal planning and preparation, laundry and light housekeeping, medication reminders, nighttime monitoring, and more. Whether you need to relax, vacation, or deal with personal matters, UDS provides respite care so that you can be assured that your loved one has a reliable professional caring for them during your absence. UDS also provides products and services needed for independent living. The UDS Home Medical Equipment division sells wheelchairs and scooters, walkers, lift chairs, bathroom safety products, and more. The UDS Accessible Home Modifications division specializes in design solutions such accessible bathrooms and kitchens, ramps, and stair glides.
Jacqueline Burch, MSW, LSW, is the executive director of the Lancaster County Office of Aging (one of 52 area agencies on aging across the Commonwealth of PA). Burch oversees more than 75 staff members, hundreds of volunteers, and dozens of service providers and administers an annual operating budget of nearly $9 million. She also serves on the board of directors for the Pennsylvania Association of Area Agencies on Aging.
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Elephants in California Even sanctuaries that house potentially dangerous animals like lions and tigers generally draw the line at elephants. Elephants—especially bulls—simply require too much space.
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Facing Fear: My Triumph in a Taxi Saralee Perel
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City cab. “No, Bob. I can’t.” Monstrous claustrophobic tentacles were rearing their hideous suction cups. We were standing in line outside Penn Station. Taxis pulled up, one after another in a whirlwind, and whisked everyone, including the women and children, away. What we tell ourselves influences our behavior. And I was giving myself all the wrong messages. As our turn in purgatory approached, I thought, “I’m going to have a panic attack in the cab, and (here’s the important part) I won’t be able to handle it.” This is the same thing that lots of people go through in elevators, dentist
October is National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month offices, and airplanes—the fear of the fear. I continued my, “No, I can’t!” thinking. I imagined myself in the tiny space in the backseat with my huge suitcase on my lap and smushed up against my face so I’d suffocate and die. This figures, I thought to myself. All this time I’ve assumed I’d die in a car crash, an airplane, or from some horrible, contagious disease. Instead, I’ll be
snuffed out by a Samsonite. Of course, my body systems began to skyrocket into a full fight-or-flight panic response. “Breathe,” Bob said. “I am,” I said defensively. “I’m just not breathing out.” “Breathe,” he repeated. “And focus.” “I’m not having a baby, Bob!” I screamed. “I’m having a panic attack.” And so, as we walked the eight blocks
to our hotel, I was filled with self-hatred. This “relapse,” as therapists would call it, was, in my mind, going to be permanent. I started to cry as we lumbered with our suitcases down the crowded avenue. I was a pathetic sight, tears dripping down my face. I stopped and put my bags down. “Wait,” I said to Bob. He looked at me with anguish on his face. “It’s OK,” he said, wiping my cheek with his fingers. “No. It’s not. Everybody in the world can get into a cab but me.” I watched as cabs sped by, knowing they were forever off-limits to me. And that’s when the miracle and the magic happened. Bob, always mysteriously simpatico, put his arm around my shoulder. “Everybody’s afraid of something,” he said. He saw me eyeing the cabs. “You
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don’t have to do it, but if you wanted to, how would you pull it off?” “With a whiskey IV.” “I mean it.” I tried to remember what had worked for me in the past. “I’d tell myself that anxiety symptoms are just that and that I’m not insane. And I’d say that the symptoms feel terrible but they won’t last.” He nodded encouragingly. Now I was on a roll. I pictured myself in the taxi, not necessarily in a calm state, because I knew realistically that was not likely to happen this time. Instead I saw myself looking out the window, feeling quite anxious, but (and this is the important part) knowing I could handle it. I wasn’t going to go crazy or have a heart attack or whatever my fill-in-the-blank terror would be. Becoming calm wasn’t necessarily my goal. Doing what I wanted in spite of and along with the anxiety was. I wanted to hail a cab. I took one step toward the sidewalk. The prickly heat of tension covered my arms. I stopped. I’m not letting you win, I growled silently to my demons. I took two more venturing steps ahead. I forced my arm in the air and a cab slowed down. My knees lost most of their strength but they still held me up. I turned back. “I can’t do it for you,” Bob said. “It has to be your victory.” And with the hard steel look of an Olympian sprinter poised at the ready, I heard the starter gun go off in my head. With my level of terror only matched by my level of determination, I raised my arm. The cab stopped. I opened the door quickly before I could talk myself out of it. I am doing this come hell or high water or anything you want to throw at me, you lousy panic monster! The symptoms came on like a rushing army.
I can tolerate it, I thought. My heart pounded; my body shook. I felt the dread of impending doom. “Nothing’s going to happen,” I said like a mantra. “These sensations can’t hurt me.” My breathing became rapid and shallow. “You’ve been through this a hundred times before,” I said to myself. “Breathe from your diaphragm. Long, deep breaths to the slow rhythmic count of four. That will take you down. It always does. Just wait it out.” I can’t handle this! I began to think. “Don’t listen in,” I said back to myself. “Concentrate on your breathing. You can handle this. It’s an adrenaline rush and I promise it will pass.” And then I added, with a loving whisper to my frightened, brave soul, “I am so very proud of you.” We made it to the hotel. I had given myself well-rehearsed “yes, you can,” messages. And it worked. Now, lots of people might not think it takes courage to get into a cab. Not compared to scaling a mountain or speaking in front of 200 people. But it’s all the same. I believe everything in this life is what we make of it in our hearts and our heads and, therefore, our actions. My parting words are this: If you panic in supermarket lines or airplanes or driving over bridges or in crowded malls and are able to muster the courage to proceed, even for just a tiny part of the way, then you are a medal-deserving Olympian hero, in every sense of the word. The finish line has nothing to do with crossing that line or the having the fastest time. It’s taking the first, trembling step. Award-winning columnist Saralee Perel welcomes emails at sperel@saraleeperel.com or via her website: www.saraleeperel.com.
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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-a-day nicotine addiction. But through it all, Mommy retained her infectious sense of humor. That is her greatest gift to me, along with her
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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 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-all-
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trades 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, 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 rock-solid faith, never a hint of selfpity, 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.”
unknown. The ships were built and supplied by a Spanish town called Palos as a punishment for offending the crown. And you probably know that Columbus didn’t actually “prove” the world was round. By the 15th century, virtually all educated Europeans—especially seagoing navigators—knew the world wasn’t flat, though some uneducated folks probably still expected Columbus to fall off the edge.
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Bike & Balloon Race Included Octogenarian Cyclist When you’ve already canoed all of northern New Jersey’s rivers, traversed every road in Lancaster County, and logged more than 10,600 miles on a bicycle, what do you do for an encore? If you’re Bob Stahr of New Holland, you accept an invitation to take your bike for a hot-air balloon ride, get dropped off, and ride back to the starting point. That’s what Stahr did recently as one of the
entrants in the Amish Country Bike & Balloon Race, part of the Run, Ride & Soar Weekend. He rode in the Garden Spot Village hot-air balloon. Although Stahr didn’t place in the top three, he said the event “was great fun.” At 81, he was the senior entrant registered in the event. The balloonists departed from a launch site on Old Philadelphia Pike and soared for approximately 30 minutes, traveling southwest and landing about a mile past the Rockvale Outlets. The bicyclists then had to find their way back to the starting point.
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Community Coordinates Backpack Donation Dozens of local students who might otherwise have done without will be sporting new backpacks full of school supplies, thanks to a collaborative effort spearheaded by the Garden Spot Village Making-A-Difference committee. The ELANCO School District received more than 50 backpacks for distribution to students in need at New Holland, Blue Ball, and Brecknock elementary schools and Garden Spot Middle School. Garden Spot Village residents purchased backpacks of varying styles and colors. “A lot of our residents expressed how fun it was to
go shopping for school supplies—something they had not done for quite a few years,” said Colleen Musselman, director of life enrichment at Garden Spot Village and a member of the community’s Making-A-Difference Planning Committee. Members of St. Stephens UCC donated school items remaining from past years. Staff and residents at Garden Spot Village and members of Bangor Episcopal Church filled the backpacks with pencils, paper, notebooks, tissues, and other useful items. The Making-A-Difference committee regularly explores opportunities for senior adults to go out into the community, help others and make a difference.
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Book Review
Something You Forgot … Along the Way By Kentetsu Takamori
omething You Forgot … Along the Way: Stories of Wisdom and Learning introduces 65 heartwarming stories that show what it means to learn from life’s events. These simple yet beautiful tales invite us to look deeper into almost any situation in life. In the tradition of Aesop’s Fables, each story concludes with a moral lesson. In these lessons, the author gives us a perspective on people and events that is both rare and unexpected, demonstrating a profound understanding of the human condition. This book is a joy to read for anyone:
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teenagers looking to share in the wisdom of an adult; parents and teachers who wish to share something invaluable with their children or pupils; and all people everywhere, young or old, who seek to better themselves and the world they live in. Takamori’s book sold more than 650,000 copies in Japan. It is on sale at Barnes & Noble, Amazon.com, independent spiritual stores, and various hospital gift shops. About the Author Kentetsu Takamori is a Pure Land Buddhist teacher born in Japan in 1929.
He has lectured throughout Japan and worldwide on Buddhism for more than half a century. He is the author of several bestselling titles in Japanese. You Were Born for a
Reason: The Real Purpose of Life was the first of his works to be published in English. He lives with his wife and their dog in a small town in Toyama Prefecture overlooking the Japan Sea.
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. www.50plusSeniorNewsPA.com
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Asters and Pearl Crescents Clyde McMillan-Gamber any sunny, partly overgrown meadows and roadsides in southeastern Pennsylvania have beautiful patches of blooming asters in their lower, damper spots during the first couple of weeks in October. Some clumps of asters have white flowers in abundance, while others present pale-blue ones. Several local pastures have white aster flowers in such profusion in their moist places that they look white, as if snow fell only on those sites. But I think the asters with pale-blue blossoms in October are the loveliest. Aster blossoms during October are one of the last sources of nectar for a variety of bees, butterflies, and other kinds of insects, including pearl crescent butterflies. Pearl crescents are at their greatest abundance in late summer and into autumn because they are the result of a few generations of that butterfly species that year. This species of butterfly is gregarious, several of them nectaring together on aster flowers and other blooms, making beautiful, exciting spectacles of themselves. Pearl crescent butterflies live across most of the United States, except the
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West Coast. And they are pretty little creatures, having 1.25- to 1.5-inch wingspans and attractive orange-andbrown patterned colors on their upper wings. These butterflies are difficult to spot because of their camouflaging colors, and they have a darting, erratic flight that helps keep them safe from birds and other airborne predators. Pearl crescent butterflies produce a few broods of young a year, from April up to and including October. Each generation of female pearl crescents lays clusters of tiny, palegreen eggs on the undersides of aster leaves in summer. The caterpillars hatch and groups of them feed together on the aster leaves. The growing larvae are dark brown with a cream-colored stripe along each side for camouflage and have many branched spines to discourage birds and other critters from eating them. The last brood of caterpillars each year, usually late in October or early November, overwinters in the chrysalis stage in the ground at the base of aster plants. The larvae change to butterflies the next spring and are the first generation of their species that year. They mate, lay eggs, and die, making room and food available for the next generation of pearl crescent butterflies. Look for blooming aster plants this October in damp sections of local meadows and roadsides. They are lovely in themselves and are made the more attractive by swarms of pretty pearl crescent butterflies and other types of insects that nectar on their flowers before cold weather sets in. And pay close attention to the pearl crescents themselves to enjoy their inspiring presence and beautiful colors. Clyde McMillan-Gamber is a Lancaster County Parks naturalist.
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SENIOR IDOL Voices Combine for Rewind PA STATE
By Megan Joyce If there was ever any doubt that Central Pennsylvanians know true talent, the recent PA STATE SENIOR IDOL Rewind show dispelled all uncertainties. Held at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre in Lancaster, the show accomplished the unprecedented feat of bringing together all six winners of the annual PA STATE SENIOR IDOL competition for an evening of undeniably special music. Each of the Idols—Charles Lee, 2006; Diane Wilson-Bedford, 2007; Barry Surran, 2008; Donna Mark, 2009; Chris Poje, 2010; and Peggy Kurtz Keller, 2011—were able to perform solo numbers that reminded audience members just why the Idols had earned their titles. But it was the duets, trios, and full-group performances that truly sparkled. Each was a surprisingly harmonious blend of seemingly disparate singing styles, crossing musical genres and varying tempos to give rise to the robust sound that only six strong and able vocalists can combine to create. The night kicked off with a “Celebration” medley as the six SENIOR IDOLs assembled on stage, four from behind the curtains and two delighting the crowd with their surprise entrances from the rear of the theater. An oldies medley was next, and both song mixes gave each Idol a chance to step forward and showcase their individual style and talent before blending back into the six-person sonic powerhouse. A variety of song choices followed. Lee performed “I Can’t Get Next to You” by The Temptations; Mark sang the gospel award-winner “You Raise Me Up”; Wilson-Bedford presented “I Heard it Through the Grapevine” by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles; and Poje sang The Righteous Brothers’ “Unchained Melody.” The first duet of the evening was “Unforgettable,” performed by Mark and Surran. Surran then came back on stage to sing “I Had the Craziest Dream” from the movie Springtime in the Rockies; he was followed by Keller performing “Cabaret.” The last performance before the evening’s intermission was a “visit from beyond” by the Rat Pack, with Lee, Poje, and Surran filling in for Sammy Davis Jr., Frank Sinatra, and Dean Martin, respectively. The trio presented a medley of oldies amidst playful, “in-character” banter. After the house lights came back on and the audience was reseated, the three Idol ladies took their turn on stage with the 1964 classic “My Guy.” Next, Lee presented a soulful version of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”; Keller added some jazz to “Summertime”; Surran’s tones took on a Latino vibe with “Sway”; and Wilson-Bedford showed she can hit the notes like Whitney Houston with “I Believe in You and Me.” Poje returned next, still channeling Sinatra with “Mack the Knife.” Keller then joined him on stage for their duet, “All I Ask of You” from The Phantom of the Opera. The last of PA STATE SENIOR IDOL Rewind’s solo performances went to Mark and her rendition of “Sh-boom.” The show concluded on a rousing note, first with a nod to all veterans and servicemen and women in the audience, followed by a sing-along of “God Bless the USA,” which had audience members on their feet. For photos and highlights from the 2011 PA STATE SENIOR IDOL Rewind show, or for information about the 2012 auditions for the PA STATE SENIOR IDOL competition, visit www.SeniorIdolPA.com. www.50plusSeniorNewsPA.com
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The official name of his enterprise is simple: Robert H. Gochnauer Woodturning. What got him started was a class he took 24 years ago with David Ellsworth, a prominent woodturning artist and instructor from Bucks County. Back then it was a fun hobby for Gochnauer, but now he does it full time. To really get into it, he said, you almost have to be retired. The work isn’t profitable enough to make a living from. “The equipment is expensive,” he said. “The lathe I have is $6,000. We’re happy as long as we take in more than we spend.” Then there’s the time factor. There’s the cutting. The sanding. The shaping. Sometimes he paints. Once in a while he stains, though he prefers the naturalwood look. Not to mention all the inspiration and planning that go into the work. “A lot of people ask how long it takes me to do it,” he said. “I take my time. If it doesn’t get finished today, I can do it tomorrow. I’m retired. I can take a nice lunch and dinner break.” He compares woodworking to pottery, with an exception: “With clay, you can
reshape your time and it work if you hit me in don’t like the how it shoulder. looks. With Another wood, you time a piece have to start of wood hit over.” me in the Not one nose and it to be wouldn’t wasteful, his stop mistakes bleeding. I make his had ice on home a little it for two warmer in days.” An assortment of salt and pepper shakers, saffron boxes, the winter. But a travel mugs, magnifying glasses, letter openers, “I heat little blood and birdhouses. myself with and a few my bruises mistakes,” he said. “I’ve got a woodstove aren’t enough to keep him away from his where I put in what didn’t come out shop. “It takes a lot to get me stopped,” right.” he said. Sometimes a momentary lapse of He does what he can to stay safe. attention can lead to mistakes worse than Goggles on his eyes. Ear plugs in his ruined work. While he was never badly ears. And he doesn’t let his thoughts injured from woodturning, accidents do wander too much. His focus stays on the happen. task at hand. “Once in a while you’ll be doing a “You better keep your mind on what bowl and it might blow apart,” he said. you’re doing when something sharp’s “I broke a bowl in half while turning one spinning in front of you,” he said.
While Gochnauer works from home, the woodturning clubs he’s involved in— Susquehanna Woodturners Club, Lancaster Area Woodturners, and Philadelphia Woodturning Center— connect him to people who share his interest. In fact, his woodshop has become the go-to place for classes because of its large size. He also donates items to organizations like Landis Valley Farm Museum and Hospice of Lancaster County, which then sell them in auctions. The organizations are delighted to have his creations, and he’s happy to provide them. “To me, woodturning is really exciting,” he said. “It’s the satisfaction of taking an ugly piece of wood and making it look nice. I never get tired of it.” Gochnauer will hold an open house next month to showcase his artwork. All are welcome to visit his home at 1790 Rohrerstown Road, Lancaster, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4 and 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5. He can be reached at (717) 569-1978.
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