lancaster county 50plus senior news december 2014

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Andy Leh in front of one of his historic home’s seven fireplaces (six in working order). The 1798 home is the perfect setting for Leh’s extensive antiques collection. She Took a Call from Churchill page 8 Niagara Falls’ New Year’s Bash page 12 Inside: By Rebecca Hanlon Andy Leh’s fascination with antiques started as a teenager. In the summer of 1972, construction crews were digging along a nearby street when they discovered what was left of a glass-recycling facility. The working men would leave at 4 p.m., and the local kids would jump in the pit, digging until dark to collect the unwanted bottles for themselves. “It was a summer fad for most kids, but it stuck with me,” said Leh, now 56. It was the start of a 42-year-long obsession with antiques. Even as a young boy, Leh remembers spending hours in his grandparents’ basement rooting through boxes and examining random items—from glasses to stoneware and furniture. When he started digging up bottles in the streets of his neighborhood, he unknowingly dug up history. If he found bottles he didn’t want, or duplicates, he would sell them to friends. At 16, Leh’s father let him drive the family station wagon to the flea market to sell the bottles, using the profits to buy better ones. By early high school, his collection was worth several thousand dollars. “My dad thought I was crazy,” Leh said. “He was angry with me for wasting my money on frivolous stuff. Now, he stands back and smiles, Historic Home Now Houses Collection of Local Antiques A Treasure Chest of Stories Lancaster County Edition December 2014 Vol. 20 No. 12 please see TREASURE page 21

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Andy Leh in front of one of his historic homersquos seven fireplaces (six in working order) The 1798 home is the perfect setting for Lehrsquos extensive antiques collection

She Took a Callfrom Churchillpage 8

Niagara FallsrsquoNew Yearrsquos Bashpage 12

Inside

By Rebecca Hanlon

Andy Lehrsquos fascination with antiques started as a teenagerIn the summer of 1972 construction crews were digging along a nearby

street when they discovered what was left of a glass-recycling facility Theworking men would leave at 4 pm and the local kids would jump in thepit digging until dark to collect the unwanted bottles for themselves

ldquoIt was a summer fad for most kids but it stuck with merdquo said Leh now56

It was the start of a 42-year-long obsession with antiques Even as a youngboy Leh remembers spending hours in his grandparentsrsquo basement rootingthrough boxes and examining random itemsmdashfrom glasses to stoneware andfurniture

When he started digging up bottles in the streets of his neighborhood heunknowingly dug up history

If he found bottles he didnrsquot want or duplicates he would sell them tofriends

At 16 Lehrsquos father let him drive the family station wagon to the fleamarket to sell the bottles using the profits to buy better ones

By early high school his collection was worth several thousand dollarsldquoMy dad thought I was crazyrdquo Leh said ldquoHe was angry with me for

wasting my money on frivolous stuff Now he stands back and smiles

Historic Home Now Houses Collection

of Local Antiques

A TreasureChest of Stories

Lancaster County Edition December 2014 Vol 20 No 12

please see TREASURE page 21

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2 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

The Beauty in Nature

Clyde McMillan-Gamber

The duck-like grebes are built likeboats for floating on waterIndividuals of each kind have a

fleshy lobe on each toe that helps themswim on the surface and under water

Grebesrsquo legs are far back on theirbodies for optimum power whenswimming But those birds are almosthelpless on land They need to run acrosslong stretches of water while rapidlyflapping their wings to take off from it

Three species of grebesmdashpied-billedhorned and red-neckedmdashuncommonlypass through southeastern Pennsylvaniain fall and again in spring None of thosespecies nests here but a few individualsof each kind winter here wherever thereis open water to catch fish

Pied-billed grebes arrive in this area inOctober and a few stay the winterAbout the size of blue jays they arebrown with short stocky necks andbeaks They winter mostly on fresh

waterways andimpoundmentsin thesoutheasternUnited Statesnorth tosouthernPennsylvania

Hornedgrebes are a bitlarger thanpied-bills Theyare dark on topand have longnecks white chinsand throats andthin bills Thisspecies wintersmostly on saltwaterestuaries along theAtlantic Pacificand Gulf coastsbut also on

freshwater riversand lakes

Red-neckedgrebes are evenlarger thanhorned grebesThey are darkwith long necksand beaks andwhite chins Theywinter mostly onsaltwater alongthe Atlantic and

Pacific coasts butalso on freshwaterwaterways andimpoundments

All species ofgrebes float on thesurface of a lakeriver or estuarywhen at rest andbetween fishing

forays Usually they are way out on thewater

They dive under water where they usetheir lobed feet to swim after small fishto eat When successful they come tothe surface to swallow their victimswhole and headfirst and then dive formore prey

All grebe species lay their half-dozeneggs on floating marsh vegetation amongplants emerging from shallow water bythe shores of impoundments Pied-billsraise young in much of the UnitedStates Horned and red-necked grebesrear youngsters in northwestern NorthAmerica including into Alaska

Watch for grebes this winter and intonext spring in the local area These fish-catching birds add more intrigue to theirwatery habitats

Clyde McMillan-Gamber is a retiredLancaster County Parks naturalist

Locally Wintering Grebes

Red-necked grebe with young

Horned grebe with baby

www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 3

Woodward Hill Cemetery

501 S Queen St Lancaster

(717) 872-1750

Steinmetz Coins amp Currency Inc

350 Centerville Road Lancaster

(717) 299-1211

Advanced Denture Center

39 E Main St Ephrata

(717) 721-3004

Dental Health Associates

951 Rohrerstown Road Lancaster

(717) 394-9231

Lancaster Denture Center

951 Rohrerstown Road Lancaster

(717) 394-3773

Smoketown Family Dentistry

2433 C Old Philadelphia Pike Smoketown

(717) 291-6035

Central PA Poison Center

(800) 521-6110

Office of Aging

(717) 299-7979 or (800) 801-3070

Lancaster County Office of Aging

(717) 299-7979

Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre

510 Centerville Road Lancaster

(717) 898-1900

Internal Revenue Service

(717) 291-1994

Richard H Heisey Funeral Home

216 S Broad St Lititz

(717) 626-2464

Regional Gastroenterology Associates of

Lancaster (RGAL)

2104 Harrisburg Pike Lancaster

694 Good Drive Suite 23 Lancaster

4140 Oregon Pike Ephrata

(717) 544-3400

Alzheimerrsquos Association

(717) 651-5020

American Cancer Society

(717) 397-3744

American Diabetes Association

(888) DIABETES

American Heart Association

(717) 393-0725

American Lung Association

(717) 397-5203 or (800) LungUSA

American Red Cross

(717) 299-5561

Arthritis Foundation

(717) 397-6271

Building You LLC

804 New Holland Ave Lancaster

(888) 769-3992

Consumer Information

(888) 878-3256

CONTACT Helpline

(717) 652-4400

Disease and Health Risk

(888) 232-3228

Domestic Violence

(800) 799-7233

Flu or Influenza

(888) 232-3228

Interventional Vein amp Vascular Institute

6 N Penryn Road Manheim

(844) 438-4884

Patient Advocates Lancaster

(717) 884-8011

Hearing and Ear Care Center LLC

806 W Main St Mount Joy

(717) 653-6300

Pennsylvania Office for the Deaf and Hard

of Hearing

(800) 233-3008 VTTY

CoolTrains

106 W Main St Landisville

(717) 898-7119

Connections at Home VIA Willow Valley

(717) 299-5673

Senior Helpers

1060 S State St Suite E Ephrata

(717) 738-0588

Visiting Angels Living Assistance Services

Serving Lancaster and surrounding

counties

(717) 393-3450

Eastwood Village Homes LLC

102 Summers Drive Lancaster

(717) 397-3138

Marietta Senior Apartments

601 E Market St Marietta

(717) 735-9590

Medicare

(800) 633-4227

CVSpharmacy

wwwcvscom

Health Depot Wellness amp Pharmacy

Granite Run Square Lancaster

Pharmacy (717) 509-4844

Store (717) 509-4434

Wileyrsquos Pharmacy

Locations in Lancaster Millersville

Quarryville and Strasburg

(717) 898-8804

MaybullGrant Obstetrics amp Gynecology

Women amp Babies Hospital with other

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Elizabethtown Willow Street and Intercourse

(717) 397-8177

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(717) 393-0100

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2015 N Reading Road Denver

(717) 336-5501

TLC Ladies

(717) 228-8764

Transition Solutions for Seniors

Rocky Welkowitz

(717) 615-6507

Wells Contemplative Solutions

255 Butler Ave Suite 301-B Lancaster

(717) 208-3633

Passport Information

(877) 487-2778

Lebanon VA Medical Center

1700 S Lincoln Ave Lebanon

(717) 228-6000 or (800) 409-8771

RSVP of Capital Region Inc

(717) 847-1539

RSVP Lancaster County

(717) 847-1539

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(443) 619-3842

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804 New Holland Ave Lancaster

(888) 769-3992

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Resource DirectoryThis Resource Directory recognizes advertisers who have made

an extended commitment to your health and well-being

Not an all-inclusive list of advertisers in your area

4 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

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Elizabeth Duvall

Dear Savvy SeniorI understand that there are several

types of flu vaccines being offered toseniors this flu season What can youtell me about themndash Cautious Senior

Dear CautiousDepending on your health age

and personal preference therersquos abuffet of flu shots available toseniors this flu season along withtwo vaccinations for pneumonia thatyou should consider getting too

Flu Shot OptionsJust as they do every year the

Centers for Disease Control andPrevention (CDC) recommends aseasonal flu shot to almost everyonebut itrsquos especially important forseniors who are at higher risk ofdeveloping serious flu-relatedcomplications

The flu puts more than 200000people in the hospital each year andkills around 24000mdash90 percent ofwhom are seniors Herersquos therundown of the different options

bull Standard (trivalent) flu shot Thistried-and-true shot thatrsquos beenaround for more than 30 yearsprotects against three strains ofinfluenza This yearrsquos versionprotects against the two common Astrains (H1N1 and H3N2) and oneinfluenza B virus

bull Quadrivalent flu shot Thisvaccine which was introduced lastyear protects against four types of

influenzamdashthe same three strains asthe standard flu shot plus anadditional B-strain virus

bull High-dose flu shot Designedspecifically for seniors age 65 andolder this vaccine called theFluzone High-Dose has four timesthe amount of antigen as a regularflu shot does which creates astronger immune response for betterprotection

But be aware that the high-doseoption may also be more likely tocause side effects includingheadache muscle aches and fever

bull Intradermal flu shot If you donrsquotlike needles the intradermal shot is anice option because it uses a tiny116-inch-long micro-needle toinject the vaccine just under theskin rather than deeper in themuscle like standard flu shots Thistrivalent vaccine is recommendedonly to those ages 18 to 64

To locate a vaccination site thatoffers these flu shots visitwwwvaccinesgov and type in yourZIP code

Yoursquoll also be happy to know thatif yoursquore a Medicare beneficiary PartB will cover 100 percent of the costsof any flu shot as long as yourdoctor health clinic or pharmacyagrees not to charge you more thanMedicare pays

Private health insurers are alsorequired to cover standard flu shotshowever yoursquoll need to check withyour provider to see if they cover the

other vaccination options

Pneumonia VaccinesThe other important vaccination

the CDC recommends to seniorsespecially this time of year are thepneumococcal vaccines forpneumonia An estimated 900000people in the US get pneumococcalpneumonia each year and it killsaround 5000

This year the CDC isrecommending that all seniors 65 orolder get two separate vaccineswhich is a change of decades-oldadvice The vaccines are Prevnar 13and Pneumovax 23 Previously onlyPneumovax 23 was recommendedfor seniors

Both vaccines which areadministered just once work indifferent ways to provide maximumprotection

If you havenrsquot yet received anypneumococcal vaccine you shouldget the Prevnar 13 first followed byPneumovax 23 six to 12 monthslater But if yoursquove already beenvaccinated with Pneumovax 23 youshould get Prevnar 13 at least oneyear later

Medicare currently covers onlyone pneumococcal vaccine per olderadult If yoursquore paying out of pocketyou can expect to pay around $50 to$85 for Pneumovax 23 and around$120 to $150 for Prevnar 13

Jim Miller is a regular contributor tothe NBC Today show and author ofThe Savvy Senior Bookwwwsavvyseniororg

Vaccination Options forSeniors this Flu Season

Savvy Senior

Jim Miller

Keep Stress in Check during the HolidaysThe holidays should be a joyous

time for family and friends butthey can be stressful if you feelstretched too thin

Donrsquot let the pressure bring youdown Here are some helpful hintsfor keeping your stress levels undercontrol during what should be afun and relaxing time

Pay attention to your moodRecognize the signs of stress suchas irritability and anxiety Avoidthese by getting a handle on thingsinstead of just letting them happen

Set reasonable limits Allowyourself to say ldquonordquo Be realisticabout what you can and cannot doduring this busy month

Watch your diet Overindulging in

holiday treats can affect your moodSugar overload will make yousluggish for example and thestimulating effect of caffeine maymake you overanxious

Exercise Take a walk or visit thegym regularly Not only will itcombat the extra calories yoursquoreconsuming but yoursquoll also relievetension and get some relaxation

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Moving Yourself or

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As On-Line Publishers Inc sees the conclusion of yet another year weare grateful to our dedicated staff loyal readers and supportiveadvertisers who have all enabled us to continue to grow in our missionto serve the mind heart and spirit of the 50+ community We wish to thank each of you for helping to make 50plus Senior News

a fun interesting and unique source of information and entertainmentfor our readers in Central PennsylvaniaAt this special time of giving thanks and reminiscing the staff of

On-Line Publishers wishes you our friends warmest holiday wishes

Happy Holidays

Shevita is a playful and very friendly 7-year-old pittie mix who is excited to joinan active and fun-loving family Sheenjoys going on walks trips to the parkand meeting new friends

Shevita is the kind of gal who thrives ina family setting She is in her elementwhen surrounded by people and she likesthe company of other dogs too Herprevious owners report that she is housetrained spayed and up to date on hervaccinations

Shevita may have a little extra gray onher muzzle but this lively pup is certainly

no couch potato She is ready to get started on the best and mostfun years of her life in a family who makes her feel very loved

and cared for Shevita ID No 23940779For more information please contact the

Humane League of Lancaster County at (717)393-6551

Humane League Pet of the Month

Shevita

In todayrsquos healthcare environmentyou need your own advocate

Anne L Miller RN BSN MHAPrivate Patient Advocate

What can a private advocate do for you or your loved one

We provide RN bedside-monitoring in hospitals and nursing homesto keep you safe from hospital-acquired infections and errors

We can accompany you to your physician appointments to askquestions about your treatment options

We research clinical trials and review your medical records andhospital bills

We will present all of your options not just those offered by yourdoctor or hospital

Our only goal is creating the best outcome for youmdashnot creatingprofits for a provider or facility

bullbullbullbullbull

7178848011wwwPatientAdvocatesLancastercom

We will focus on you and only youLet us help give you peace of mind

Available forSpeakingEngagements

6 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

Bethany Village mdash MapleWood325 Wesley Drive bull Mechanicsburg PA 17055717-766-0279 bull wwwBethanyVillageorg

Total AL andor PC Beds 100Assisted Living Residence YesPrivate 100Private Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service YesHealth Fee-for-Service Available Yes

Alzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted YesComments One-bedroom suitessecured memory supportneighborhood skilled nursing ndash The Oaks

Homewood at Plum Creek425 Westminster Avenue bull Hanover PA 17331717-637-4166 bull wwwhomewoodcom

Total AL andor PC Beds 98Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private NoPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes

Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care NoRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments Excellent care in a lovelyenvironment Call to schedule a visit

Longwood Manor Personal Care amp Memory Care2760 Maytown Road bull Maytown PA 17550717-426-0033 bull wwwlongwoodassistedcom

Total AL andor PC Beds 144Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private YesPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted YesShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit YesPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center NoMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service No

Health Fee-for-Service Available NoAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted YesComments Beautiful homelikeenvironment nestled in the heartland ofLancaster County Specializing in memorysupport One-time community fee only

The listings with a shaded background have additional information about their center in a display advertisement in this edition

Assisted Living ResidencesPersonal Care Homes

This is not an all-inclusive list of agencies and providers These advertisers are eager to provide additional information about their services

Colonial Lodge Community2015 North Reading Road bull Denver PA 17519717-336-5501 bull wwwcoloniallodgepacom

Total AL andor PC Beds 70Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private YesPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted YesShort-term Lease NoEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes

Health Fee-for-Service Available NoAlzheimerrsquos Care NoRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments SSI depends onavailability A veteran-approvedldquohome for heroesrdquo facility all in abeautiful rural setting

Homeland Center1901 North Fifth Street bull Harrisburg PA 17102717-221-7727 bull wwwhomelandcenterorg

Total AL andor PC Beds 50Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private NoPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit YesPartTotally Refundable YesOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes

Health Fee-for-Service Available NoAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted YesComments Exemplary care in a caringbeautiful environment has beenprovided for more than 140 years Ourcontinuum includes a hospice program

Lakeview at Tel Hai Retirement Community1200 Tel Hai Circle bull Honey Brook PA 19344610-273-4602 bull wwwtelhaiorg

Total AL andor PC Beds 100Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private YesPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit YesPartTotally Refundable YesOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes

Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted YesComments Come discover a wonderfulfaith-based community that has beenvoted No 1 retirement community byreaders of the Daily Local newspaper

Mennonite Home Communities1520 Harrisburg Pike bull Lancaster PA 17601717-393-1301 bull wwwmennonitehomeorg

Total AL andor PC Beds 150Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private YesPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted YesShort-term Lease NoEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes

Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments Supportive encouragingenvironment Various room types andsuites available Secure memory careoffered

The Middletown Home999 West Harrisburg Pike bull Middletown PA 17057717-944-3351 bull wwwmiddletownhomeorg

Total AL andor PC Beds 64Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private NoPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes

Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care NoRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments Beautifully appointedapartments overlooking the gardenterrace with the safety and security of24-hour nursing care

Serving from theHeart in the Spirit of

Friendship Loveand Truth

www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 7

This is not an all-inclusive list of agencies and providers These advertisers are eager to provide additional information about their services

If you are planning to visit a relativeor friend in a nursing home over theholidays follow these suggestions to

help ensure positive interactions

General Tipsbull Call ahead to the unit where the personresides to find out the best time of day tovisit Plan to visit when you are notrushed for time

bull Bring something with you flowers and avase a photo album a magazine ornewspaper a guestbook for visitors tosign a favorite music CD or a specialfood treat (Check first with staff whetherthe person has any diet restrictions)

bull Position yourself at eye level face toface Ensure you are close enough andspeaking loudly enough that the person

can adequately see and hear you

bull Actively listen to what the person has totell you Express interest in their dailyactivities and allow them to vent theirfeelings about their situation

bull Encourage reminiscing (ldquoRememberwhen helliprdquo) This stimulates the mind andevokes pleasant feelings

bull Tell some jokes or a funny true story orbring in a humorous video to watchtogether

bull If conversation is difficult or impossibleshare news about family friends andcurrent events read aloud or listen tomusic together Sit in the lobby andpeople-watch And learn to becomecomfortable with silence

bull Check the recreational activitiesschedule for special events andaccompany the person you visit to one ofthem

bull Telephone between visits if you canrsquot getin as often as yoursquod like

Ideas for Activitiesbull Watch home movies or rent a favoritemoviemdashperhaps a holiday classic

bull Decorate the room bring in pictures acalendar a sun-catcher for the window aplant special knickknacks or a seasonaldecoration

bull Share a project such as sorting throughfamily photos Look through picturebooks or albums that reflect past interests

bull Write a letter to someone special

bull Play a card game or board game

bull Play a musical instrument

bull Fill out forms such as weekly menustogether

bull Write or tape a family history

bull Make a family collage out of photos

bull Give a manicure apply makeup or sethair

bull Give a hand or foot massage

bull Bring your pet in to visit (find out thefacilityrsquos policy first)

bull Bring children or grandchildren withyou

Lisa M Petsche is a clinical social worker andfreelance writer specializing in eldercare issues

Health Matters

Lisa M Petsche

Make the Holidays a Little BrighterVisit a Care Facility

Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community625 Robert Fulton Highway bull Quarryville PA 17566717-786-7321bull 888-786-7331 bull wwwquarryvillecom

Total AL andor PC Beds 45Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private NoPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease NoEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes

Health Fee-for-Service Available NoAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care NoSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments Quarryville assists inmaintaining independence andpreserving dignity in a safe and secureenvironment

The listings with a shaded background have additional information about their center in a display advertisement in this edition

Assisted Living ResidencesPersonal Care Homes

This is not an all-inclusive list of agencies and providers These advertisers are eager to provide additional information about their services

Pleasant View Retirement Community544 North Penryn Road bull Manheim PA 17545717-665-2445 bull wwwpleasantviewrcorg

Total AL andor PC Beds 96Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private YesPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted YesShort-term Lease NoEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit YesPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes

Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments Three-year private payspending Maintain independence in anenriching and supportive environmentnow offering respite stays

St Annersquos Retirement Community3952 Columbia Avenue West Hempfield Township PA 17512717-285-6112 bull wwwstannesrcorg

Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private NoPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted YesShort-term Lease NoEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit MinimalPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes

Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care NoSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted Pending ApprovalPets Permitted YesComments Select rooms currentlyavailable Call for details

If you would like to be featuredon this important page please contact

your account representativeor call (717) 285-1350

8 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

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Trains bull Models bull Puzzles bull Slot Cars bull Rockets bull Tools

CASH PAID FORTrains Model KiTs and

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(717) 898-7119106 West Main StreetbullLandisville PA 17538

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Geraldine (Jeri) Kopf was a nativeof Lancaster who kept herself inshape through her love of

playing sports So when the Womenrsquos Army Corps

(WAC) was formed in World War II shefelt ready to enlist in September 1943and serve her country The fact that shehad a strong background in stenographydidnrsquot hurt

Having women in the Army was verycontroversial at the time But she wasdetermined to go And she was soon onher way to basic training at DaytonaBeach Fla Did she have a tough time inbasic

ldquoNo not at allrdquo she laughs ldquoTheygave us the same training they gave theguys and because of all the sports I hadplayed I was ready for it I enjoyed everyminute of itrdquo

She was then sent to MacDill Field inTampa and was assigned to Headquarters

Company where shehandled public relationsfor the base

ldquoAt MacDill pilotswere being trained to flythe B-26 mediumbomberrdquo she says ldquoIt wassuch an unstable planethat an unbelievablenumber of planes werebeing lost In one 30-daytraining period 15 planescrashed leading to thecatchphrase lsquoA plane aday in Tampa Bayrsquordquo

Fortunately they soonsolved that by adding 6feet of wingspan andupgrading the engines

ldquoThe other bigexcitementrdquo she says ldquowas meeting DonScott who was to become my futurehusband He was a member of the base

band who played all theinstruments as needed Healso had a wonderful voiceand was gifted with perfectpitch

ldquoWe got engaged beforeI shipped out to thePentagon and he went tothe Pacific where he andthe band played at basesthroughout the Pacific

ldquoAt the Pentagon I wasastonished to be put incharge of the OverseasConference Room where Iworked daily with theArmy Chief of StaffGeneral of the ArmyGeorge C Marshall andlater with General of the

Army Dwight D Eisenhower when hebecame Army chief of staff Officiallythe Overseas Conference Room didnrsquot

exist because everything that went inthere was absolutely top secret

ldquoThe room had a thick carpet of deepred with a massive mahogany table andmaps of military facilities around theworld lining the walls My job was to seethat the room was kept in perfect shapeand to manage all contacts with seniorofficers around the world

ldquoWhere messages were to be encodedI arranged that through the Signal CorpsAnd I kept copies of everything that wassaid by anyone and decided for actionLater I saw that copies were then sent toeach general in the meetingrdquo

How did she get selected for such animportant post

ldquoI havenrsquot the slightest ideardquo she saysldquoBut you know the Army They donrsquotexplain what they do They tell you whatyoursquore going to do and you just do itrdquo

What about that call from WinstonChurchill when he shared his

Churchill Told Her How Sorry He Wasto Learn of FDRrsquos Death

Robert D Wilcox

Salute to a Veteran

Pvt 1st Class GeraldineKopf at MacDill Field

Tampa in 1943

Are You ReadingJoin the 2015 One Book One Community campaign by reading

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85 libraries in Berks Dauphin LancasterLebanon Perry and York counties and theircommunity partners present the regionalreading campaign

Visit wwwobocorgor your library to learn more

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Thank You VolunteersOn-Line Publishers Inc and 50plus

Senior News would like to extend aheartfelt thank-you to all of theindividual and senior group volunteerswho donated their time and efforts atour 2014 50plus EXPOs and theVeteransrsquo Expo amp Job Fair

Because of your assistance we wereable to bring the contents and themission of 50plus Senior News to life forthe residents of Central Pennsylvania

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condolences over President Rooseveltrsquospassing Did she expect to be talkingwith a famous man like that

With a little smile she says ldquoNotreally but most of the people I talkedwith regularly were among our mostimportant generals and admirals Andwhen the prime minister called Ienjoyed only a few words with himbefore passing him on to GeneralMarshallrdquo

By January 1946 she was a sergeantand her hitch was over All WACs wereasked to reenlist but she and her fianceacutewere discharged on the same day Jan18 1946 and shortly thereafter weremarried in St Johnrsquos Lutheran Church inLancaster She became Mrs Geraldine(Jeri) Scott and embarked on awonderful 58 years of married life

The Scotts settled down to live inLancaster And she immersed herself in awide range of community activities Oneclose to her heart was serving asexecutive director of the LancasterChapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society

There she came up with the idea of aReadathon during which children wouldldquosolve the mystery of MSrdquo by readingbooks for credit WGAL-TV filmed theskit through which the program waspresented to the local children

That film was sent to the national MSheadquarters who found the film soinspiring that they adopted theReadathon as a national programsending copies of the film to MSchapters across the US

In addition to all her other activitiesin the community in 1991 Scott startedan art gallery that she still runs today

However when asked what she thinkstoday about having actually talked withWinston Churchill so many years agoshe says with a grin ldquoAt that time Ididnrsquot think of it as something sodifferent from what I did every day Butnow I more strongly think of it as aremembrance to be truly cherishedrdquo

Colonel Wilcox flew a B-17 bomber inEurope in World War II

Senior Art Exhibit WinnersAnnounced

The Lancaster County Office ofAging is pleased to announce thewinners in the 21st Annual Senior ArtExhibit The artworks were displayed atthe Lancaster General OutpatientPavilion Oct 21ndash24

Local art professionals judged theexhibit which consisted of works inwatercolor oil pastels acrylicsphotography and mixed media

The winners are

Watercolorbull First ndash Beverly Felter Pretty Pinkbull Second ndash MarjorieManinger Pumpkin Patch

bull Third ndash John Kimmich Bridge on LogCabin Road

Photographybull First ndash Donald Frey Havanabull Second ndash William Lau Paisley Patternsbull Third ndash Tony Harnish Rockford

Pastelbull First ndash Helena Dueck Mother andSon

bull Second ndash Herb Ackerman Venicebull Third ndash Thomas Santosusso Summer

Acrylicsbull First ndash Peggy Stoll Poppinessbull Second ndash Robert Davenport CoveredBridge

bull Third ndash Larry Hostetter The Lost isFound

Oilbull First ndash Beverly Felter Still Life withCrook No 2

bull Second ndash Sylvia Goodling Cherriesand Cream

bull Third ndash Julie Zourides HomewardBound

Mixed Mediabull First ndash Janet Ray Boys Growing UpCirca 1945

bull Second ndash Herb Ackerman 3Generations

bull Third ndash Dottie Ezard Bluebirds

Peoplersquos Choice Award ndash JosephCaranella for his acrylic The Host

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10 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

LANCASTER COUNTY

EMPLOYERS NEED YOU

For more job listings call theLancaster County Office of Aging

at (717) 299-7979or visit

wwwcolancasterpauslanco_aging

Lancaster County Office of Aging150 N Queen Street Suite 415

Lancaster PA

BELL rINGErS ndash TPLocal organization needs to fill temporary positions for passive solicitation of donations at a variety of

locations during the holiday season Must pass background check be able to stand for extended periods

and have reliable transportation

Are you looking for a new activity to enrich your life An activity that would also help an older person continue to live in the communityThe volunteer opportunities available at Lancaster County Office of Aging are diverse offer flexibility and require a minimal time commitment As a volunteer you can choose to provide a consumer with hands-on help with laundry grocery shopping or cleaning You can also provide socialization as

a phone pal or friendly visitor There are also several specialized programs for volunteers through our agency They include the volunteer ombudsman and APPRISE volunteer programs Volunteers are also invited to participate in several special events during the year distribution of donated chicken barbecue dinners and the Christmas

holiday programFor more information about any of these opportunities and others contact Bev Via volunteer coordinator at (717) 299-7979 or

agingcolancasterpaus Becoming an Office of Aging volunteer will allow you to change the life of an older personmdashand your lifemdashwith the investment of a few hours each month

COMPANIONCArEGIvEr ndash PT

Community-based firm is seeking

persons to help seniors live

enriching lives safely at home

Assist with daily duties including

cleaning cooking bathing

grooming shopping reading etc

Must have valid driverrsquos license

and reliable vehicle for transport

SN11003602

HOrTICULTUrE SPECIALIST ndash PT

Local resortconference center needs

persons to maintain grounds and

public areas by assisting with planting

trimmingpruning shrubstrees

mulching watering raking leaves

general lawn maintenance and snow

removal Need one to three monthsrsquo

related experience or training

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EOE

vIEw OUr JOB LIST

We list other jobs on the Web at

wwwcolancasterpaus

lanco_aging To learn more about

applying for the 55+ Job Bank

and these jobs call the

Employment Unit at

(717) 299-7979SN-GEN03

SN11006301Age 55 or over Unemployed The 55+ Job Bank is one ofthree services offered by Employment Unit at the Office ofAging

Jobs are matched with those looking for work Based on anevaluation of your skills and abilities we can match you with aposition needed by a local employer Some employers arespecifically looking for older workers because of the reliabilityand experience they bring to the workplace There is a mix offull-time and part-time jobs covering all shifts requiringvarying levels of skill and experience and offering a wide rangeof salaries

The other services available through the Office of Aging arethe Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)and the regularly scheduled Job Search Workshops

mdash Volunteer Opportunities mdash

Job

Opportunities

Ihave been known to say that justbecause something is old doesnrsquotmean it is automatically valuable I

have junk in my house my grandmotherhad junk in her house hellip sometimes itrsquosjust older junk

With those sage words ofwisdom offered to the masses here aresome creative ideas about what to dowith those keepsakes that you just canrsquotpart with but you donrsquot want to storeaway in a plastic tub for the rest of yourlife

Objects that have some value to youon some level but that really wonrsquot makea big difference when it comes to cashingin are the objects that are the topic ofthis particular column

Repurposing is very popularnow There are more people seeking outantiques and thrift-store items in order toreuse or recycle them than people whojust want to collect for collectingrsquos

sake Be sure youonly repurpose thoseobjectsthat really are notvaluable

Of course youdonrsquot want torepurpose thatChippendale sidetable or a Picassodrawing so get itchecked out beforeyou move aheadOnce youknow that you havea low-valueobject consider some creative ideas

Piecing Up the PlatesPlates can be among some of the most

inexpensive collectibles that nearlyeveryone has hanging around the houseattic or yard sale Vintage decorative

floral plates can be usedat parties and even givenaway to guests as favorsThey really spruce up abuffet line block partyor family get-together

Look around yourgrandmarsquos auntrsquos andneighborrsquos cupboardsand see if you can spotany plates I have somechipped yet colorfulexamples from the1970s hanging aroundmy cabinets that wouldbe prime examples for

this projectSome creative craft aficionados

have taken such plates broken them intopieces and used them in craft projectsJust break the inexpensive plates into 2-to 4-inch pieces and then use them asyou would tiles

Some of the most popular repurposingobjects for old plates are refrigeratormagnets Just simply stick an adhesive-backed magnet to the back of your platepiece

Some damaged or chipped plates havebeen recycled into a decorative concreteframe around the kidsrsquo sandbox or kiddiepool area They will look great stuccoedor glued onto wooden birdhousesgarden jardinieres or birdbathsand trivets

Some folks have used broken platesas walkways leading to a garden shed orpool house These are some great ways touse those damaged and not-so-valuable floral plates and keep thememories too

Picking Up JewelryDamaged jewelry or fancy buttonsmdash

particularly cheap pieces of costumejewelry that can no longer be repaired or

Cool Ideas for the Not-so-Valuables

Art and Antiques by Dr Lori

Lori Verderame

Photo courtesy staff of wwwDrLoriVcom

Vintage china or mismatchedplates with minor damage are

often repurposed

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Silent OvationI purse my lipsmdashmy cheeks widenjaw stiffensnostrils flarebrow scoresneck braceseyebrows blendhands clenchas if willpowerand taught muscles alonecould plug the wall and hold back the deep seaBut eyes slowly fill spilltears betray what lies unfathomedWhat assails my earspours over my heartrsquotil it tremblesCrumbles

Musicflows across my mindslides under invisible barriersvibrates faint chordsstirs tension

A bugler plays ldquoTapsrdquomdasha lyrist soothes with psalmsmdasha choir declares Messiahrsquos ldquoHallelujahrdquomdashorchestras play once-defiant ldquoFinlandiardquomdashgold medalists glow in national anthemrsquos auramdashor a chorus underscores Jean Valjeanrsquos plea ldquoBring Him HomerdquoWithout warningIrsquom tuned and tiedto abiding themesof certain endingstemporal triumphspromising tomorrowsmdashnew secret anniversariesof the heartmdashmy own momentous momentsmarked anointedinfused with tears

Written and submitted by Evelyn Merriam

wornmdashcan be reused and made intoreally cool art objects

Damaged pieces of costume jewelrycan be the source for jewelrypictures by sewing or gluingthe broken pieces onto a piece of velvetfelt or fabric Then the textileis framed as you would a collage

Old broken jewelry or pieces thereofcan be made into a brooch tussymussy or brooch bouquet comprised ofboth fresh flowers and colorful fake-gemstone pins in the shape of flowers

Country music star MirandaLambert carried a brooch bouquet ather country-themed wedding It is acool union of vintage and Victorian

fresh and fauxSome pieces of costume jewelry are

valuable so be sure to check out thevalue with an appraisal before you starttaking apart the jewelry pieces that arestill intact However the damagedpieces are fair game for you crafters outthere

Celebrity PhD antiques appraiser authorand award-winning TV personality Dr Lorihosts antiques appraisal events worldwideDr Lori is the star appraiser on Discoverychannelrsquos TV show AuctionKings Visit wwwDrLoriVcomwwwFacebookcomDoctorLori LoriVerderame at Google+ or call (888) 431-1010

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May 14 20159 am ndash 2 pm

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Traveltizers Travel Appetizers Stories that Whet the Appetite for Travel

By Andrea Gross

Irsquom half-submerged in a luxuriouswhirlpool tub sipping from a glass ofsweet ice wine and looking out the

window at the cascading waters ofHorseshoe Falls the largest of the threefalls that make up Niagara Falls

Over there in the distance is theUnited States Here at the RadissonHotel is Canada

Divided in part by the Niagara Riverthe two countries share the falls withHorseshoe on the Canadian side andAmerican and Bridal Veil falls technicallyin the United States although betterviewed from Canada

Theyrsquore not the tallest falls in theworld but theyrsquore among the mostpowerful and tonight illuminated infestive colors theyrsquore surely the mostbeautiful

Waterfalls wine and a whirlpooltubmdashcould there be a more glorious wayto spend New Yearrsquos Eve I think not buta party is waiting outsidemdashnot just any

party but one of the grandest in Canadaand the only one thatrsquos televised fromcoast to coast

In short ldquoItrsquos Canadarsquos answer toTimes Squarerdquo says Niagara Falls MayorJim Diodati

My husband and I don our parkasmdashDecember weather in Niagara typicallyranges from the low 20s to the mid-30smdashand set out for Queen VictoriaPark

Itrsquos not far from the hotel and as we

walk along the path bordering the fallswersquore surrounded by trees sparkling withmore than a million lights and more than100 illuminated displays representingeverything from Noahrsquos ark and an Inuitkayak to humongous Canadian andUnited States flags

By the time we arrive at the parkmusic is blaring from the stage and theplace is packed with revelers Off to theside the Skylon Tower rises 775 feetabove the falls

The circular top which resembles aspace station is aglow with lights andthe exterior glass-enclosed elevator calledthe ldquoYellow Bugrdquo streaks up and downferrying visitors to and from therevolving dining room and observationdeck at the top

The countdown begins shortly beforemidnight Eight seven six hellip one TheYellow Bug zooms to the top fireworksexplode from the tower and the crowdroars Then led by the performers onstage everyone begins singing ldquoAuldLang Synerdquo

Niagara Fallsrsquo New Yearrsquos Bash

Niagara Falls consists of three separate waterfallsFrom left American Falls Bridal Veil Falls Horseshoe Falls

Horseshoe Falls is wider than sevenfootball fields and as the water dropsthe distance of a 13-story building itcreates an explosion of mist

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Itrsquos almost 1 am when we head backto the Radisson and we have to run tocatch the Falls Incline Railway before itcloses This saves us the uphill hike fromthe street-level park to the FallsviewTourist Area where the hotels casinoeateries and shops are located

We arrive in our room chilled butthrilled ready to start the new year

The next day we explore more ofNiagararsquos winter offerings

After walking farther along the 3-mileillumination route we warm up amongstthe poinsettias and Christmas cacti at theFloral Showhouse and then make ourway to Journey Behind the Falls anattraction that helps us truly appreciatethe size and splendor of Niagara

Dressed in waterproof ponchos(distributed free at the entrance) weslosh through tunnels to emerge 13stories below ground level at the pointwhere Horseshoe Falls crashes into theLower Niagara River

Wersquore showered with mist as theequivalent of more than 1 millionbathtubs full of water rush over the fallsevery hour traveling at a speed of 25mph (During the winter the lowerobservation deck is closed but therersquosdrama and moisture aplenty on theupper deck)

Although itrsquos possible to see all threefalls from the ground-level walkway wetake a helicopter ride in order to betterunderstand the arearsquos geography From up

high we can see how the Niagara Riverwhich begins in Lake Erie and flowsnorth into Lake Ontario divides as itcircles around Goat Island

The southern side plummets over acliff to form Horseshoe Falls while thenorthern side leads to American Falls andBridal Veil Falls These two smaller fallsare in turn separated from each other bythe much smaller landmass of LunaIsland

Finally since the Niagara Peninsula isone of the top ice-wine-producingregions in the world we visit InniskillinEstate Winery an award-winningproducer of the luxury wine We see thevineyards where harvesting of the frozengrapes has just begun watch a video ofthe production process and sample threedifferent types of ice wine RieslingCabernet Franc and Sparkling

We canrsquot agree on which one we likebest so we splurge on mini-bottles ofeach If we canrsquot make it back to Niagaranext year at least wersquoll be able tocelebrate at homemdashbut it wonrsquot be thesame without the whirlpool tub and themagnificent view of the falls

If you goNiagararsquos Winter Festival of Lights

runs through Jan 12 2015wwwniagaraparkscomwwwradissoncomniagarafallsca

Photos copy Irv Green unless otherwise notedstory by Andrea Gross (wwwandreagrosscom)

Photo courtesy of Winter Festival of Lights

Niagararsquos Winter Festival of Lightsfeatures a Christmas Tree Walk that

extends more than 3 miles

Photo courtesy of Niagara Parks Commission

The Falls are illuminated at night adding tothe festive air of the holiday season

Photo courtesy of Niagara Parks Commission

Fireworks mark the coming of theNew Year during Niagararsquos

New Yearrsquos Eve bash

Photo courtesy of Winter Festival of Lights

A three-story-tall illuminated flag ofCanada welcomes folks from the

United States who make up half of the11 million travelers who visit

Niagara each year

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SaturdayJanuary 17 2015

Racestart10am

LocationLancasterCountyCentralParkPavilion22(KiwanisLodge)

Prizes will be awarded to the overall top three male and female finishersand top three male and female finishers in each age category

First three finishers with dogs (any age group) will also receive prizes

Race fees $20 if received by January 8 2015 $25 after January 82015 Only people who pre-register (with payment) by January 8 willhave the option of receiving a t-shirt

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3912 Abel Drive Columbia PA 17512

When you were much muchyounger you may havewondered if your mind was

playing tricks Has that monster underyour childhood bed vanished only to bereplaced by other mental quirks alsounsettling as you age Where did I leave my keys The check I wrote a moment ago is not

in sight The envelope in which it is to bemailed is here in front of me I keep hearing the same song over and

over in my mind (a phenomenon calledldquoearwormsrdquo)

You are not losing your mind Theseare mild irritations not alarms Alarmsare triggered when you forget to turn offthe range or you become disoriented asto time or place

That famous painting called TheScream of Nature by Norwegian artistEdvard Munch intrigues us because itportrays how we feel on occasion The

agonized subject inthe painting isclasping his headwith the palms ofhis hands themouth opened intoa large oval thepanicked eyesglancing skyward

He stands on abridge but theartist does notshow to where thebridge leads Whatlies ahead

PerhapsMunchrsquos figuresuffers fromgerontophobiawhich is the irrational fear of aging andwhat lies ahead Symptoms include anyof several apprehensions such as socialisolation inadequate resources and

inability to remainphysically self-sufficient

Most seniors do notexperience that phobiaon a recurring basisYet we are fascinated byMunchrsquos paintingbecause it illustrates arare extreme in ourresponse to anxieties

Seniors like othersexperience normalepisodic bouts ofmelancholy It can besevere temporarily aswhen brought on bydeath of someone inthe family or a friend

Less severe is holiday melancholy wherewe feel excluded from participating withothers in the general merriment

Causes of our dark moods are not

always clear It could be eitherinsufficient or excessive sleep stresstaking or not taking medication orsimply a misdiagnosis

If the melancholy becomes chronicone might be prescribed anantidepressant Some prescriptions workfor some people and not others Patientsreportedly try different antidepressants todetermine which works best Theyrsquorecaught in a casino of choices where theyhope to place the right bet

Severe melancholy or depression hasbeen a characteristic of many of the mostimportant contributors to our culture Ifthese personalities had lived during whatis called the ldquoProzac Generationrdquo wemight have been deprived of their genius

Aristotle concluded that ldquoall men whohave become outstanding in philosophystatesmanship poetry or the arts aremelancholicrdquo He saw melancholy as an

Are You Losing Your Mind

My 22 Centsrsquo Worth

Walt Sonneville

The Scream of Natureby Edvard Munch

please see MIND page 23

www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 15

To schedule a tour please call

717-336-5501 x-309 or800-406-2273

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The NationalAssociation of Watch ampClock Collectorsrsquo(NAWCC) Watch ampClock Museum and theLibrary amp ResearchCenter named Mariettaresident GregoryGerhart Volunteer of theYear Recently Gerhartreceived an award for hisgenerous contribution oftime

Gerhartrsquos uncle a member of theNAWCC introduced him to theassociation more than 40 years agoGerhart has been a member for manyyears and after he retired from theKellogg Company he decided topursue his interest in the NAWCC byvolunteering at the museum

He regularly enjoys greetingworldwide members and visitors

guiding group tours andtaking on various museumgallery projects Gerhartrsquospositive experience nowincludes serving as a part-time gallery attendant

ldquoGreg took it uponhimself to makeimprovements in themuseumrsquos lighting byusing his technicalexperience in rebuildingthe museumrsquos display case

lighting unitsrdquo said Noel Poiriermuseum director

ldquoWith funds from a donor andsupport from the unitsrsquo manufacturerGreg was able to singlehandedlyimprove the experience of ourmuseum visitors by ensuring that theobjects on display are adequatelylighted It simply wouldnrsquot have beenpossible without himrdquo

Greg Gerhart

NAWCC Names Volunteer of the Year

RSVP of the CapitalRegion has named TanyaWest as the LancasterCounty Volunteer of theMonth for December

West has beenvolunteering withLancaster Countyorganizations sinceshortly after movingfrom Erie in the 1960sShe averages 500volunteer hours per year with manyyears significantly higher

West is the epitome ofvolunteerism as a way of life In thepast she served as a volunteer boardmember and officer of a dozennonprofit organizations ranging fromGirl Scouts to 4-H and from brain-injured children to the disabled

West continues to demonstrate hercommitment with eight different

Lancaster Countycommunity organizationsShe currently serves on theboards of Mental HealthAmerica and ContactLancaster Helpline

In addition shevolunteers with Kiwanisand Community ActionProgramrsquos povertysimulationsTanya West is great

example of volunteer service inLancaster County

For information on volunteeropportunities or to submit the name of avolunteer for future recognition emaillancasterrsvpcapregorg or call RSVPrsquosLancaster County office at (717) 847-1539 or the statewide Senior Corps ofPennsylvania hotline toll-free at (800)870-2616

Tanya West

West Chosen as Volunteer of the Month

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By Christina Cardamone

Seniors and baby boomers filled the Spooky NookSports complex in Manheim for the 18th annualLancaster County 50plus EXPO in November

The event co-hosted by OLP EvENtS and theLancaster County Office of Aging allowed visitors togather information on a variety of topics enjoyentertainment and attend informative sessions

As attendees gathered for this free one-day eventthey connected with exhibitors there to discuss homeimprovement health and wellness finances retirementcommunities funeral preplanning and more

ldquoI think the best thing about the EXPO at SpookyNook is the visibilityrdquo said Jenny Flamm a MessiahLifeways at Mount Joy County Homes representativeldquoLots of folks stopping to talk and have conversationand even if theyrsquore not particularly ready to make themove today or even tomorrow it will still be in theirmemoryrdquo

The 2014 Lancaster County 50plus EXPO featured aspecial focus on aging in place reflecting most boomersrsquoand seniorsrsquo wishes to age safely and comfortably intheir homes for as long as possible

United Disabilities Services presented a large displayof products available to help adults age in place such aswalk-in bathtubs and showers handrails scooters stairlifts and more

Alison Sprankle BS CMC and Lori BrenizerSmith CTRS MHAED of Good News Consultingpresented seminars on dementia care Listeners learnedwhat to expect as the disease progresses and how tocommunicate more effectively with the afflicted

Free health screenings also assisted guests in

evaluating their stroke risk balance BMI and hearing ldquo[The EXPO] gives the chance for people to ask a

question they may not ask by just coming andknocking on your doorrdquo said Ed Kurek of The GroffsFamily Funeral Home ldquoPeople are willing to ask hereon a one-on-one basis You can then talk to them andgive them some options and I think thatrsquos one goodreason to be hererdquo

As the day continued the crowd grew even larger ldquoI was really surprised at the turnoutrdquo Kurek added

ldquoI wasnrsquot expecting as many [visitors] as there wererdquoOne of those many visitors was Dottie Nikolaus of

Lancaster city who was no stranger to the 50plus EXPO ldquoIrsquove been here before and I really enjoy it I like the

variety of areas such as travel home repair and eventhe end-of-life servicesrdquo she said ldquoThe entertainmentthis year has been excellent toordquo

It was standing-room only when the dayrsquosentertainment kicked off at 10 am The Dutch AppleDinner Theatre performed select songs from theirfinishing 2014 show season and previewed numbersfrom their upcoming 2015 shows including Mid-LifeThe Crisis Continues Les Miseacuterables and Rogers andHammersteinrsquos Oklahoma

Guests enjoyed the vintage- and modern-era Lioneltrain sets that were on display thanks to CoolTrains Infull operation during the course of the EXPO thedisplay comprised three operating tracks eachshowcasing their own train as well as a miniature trainstation gas station convenience stores and tiny carsand trucks

Jerry Mitchell education and outreach specialistfrom the Office of Attorney General used acombination of video presentation and lecture to share

his knowledge on senior scams and how best to protectyour identity and assets from fraudulent activity

Stauffers of Kissel Hill Greenhouse Manager JayUlrich hosted a container-gardening demonstrationUlrich used a mix of annuals and perennials andshowed how to combine textures and colors to create aperfect focal point or accent

Chris Poje 2010 Pa StatE SENiOr idOL winnerserenaded the crowd with renditions of Sinatra andother musical artists from throughout the decades Histake on Lee Greenwoodrsquos ldquoGod Bless the USArdquo gotthe audience to its feet and singing with patriotic pride

That patriotism carried over at the Keystone MilitaryFamilies booth where EXPO attendees donated itemsor cash toward the nonprofitrsquos Stockings for Soldierscollection Each year KMF sends care packages andChristmas stockings to American soldiers serving athome and abroad

Back on stage 2012 Pa StatE SENiOr idOL winnerVickie Kissinger wooed the crowd with a set of smoothand powerful performances

Matt Macis a charismatic song-and-dance performerand a headliner in his own right presented familiartunes from Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Sinatraand other musical greats

Other fun features of the day were the new puttingcontestmdashthe winner took home $100 cashmdashand thefree salon services offered in the Pamper U ZoneGuests paused in their way around the EXPO floor totake advantage of a free haircut manicure or minimassage

The 50plus EXPOs presented by OLP EvENtS willreturn in spring 2015 For more information call(717)-285-1350 or visit www50plusexpopacom

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What do Bing Crosby ElvisPresley Martina McBrideAlvin and the Chipmunks

The Beach Boys Patty Loveless TheOsmonds Perry Como and TheMormon Tabernacle Choir have incommon

The answer They have all sung andrecorded the song ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo

ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo is in fact theworldrsquos most popular Christmas songhaving sold more than 125000000copies It has been recorded in DutchYiddish Japanese and even Swahili

Written by Irving Berlin ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo is a fascinating footnote inAmerican cultural history A Jewishsongwriter wrote a universal bestsellingsong about a day celebrating the birth ofChristianityrsquos founder

Also unusual is the fact that IrvingBerlin did not like the Christmas holidayThat time of year brought back memories

of the tragic death of his infant sonIrving Berlin Jr in December 1928

Berlinrsquos inspiration may have comefrom his being a lonely andnostalgic northeasterntransplant caught in LosAngeles during the holidayseason There the palmtrees and summerliketemperatures in Decembermade him yearn for hismore familiar winter coldweather and snow

Berlinrsquos song originally began with thisintroductory verse

The sun is shiningThe grass is greenThe orange and palm trees swayTherersquos never been such a dayIn Beverly Hills LABut itrsquos December the 24thAnd Irsquom longing to be up north hellip

And then follows the line known andsung all around the planet everyDecember ldquoIrsquom dreaming of a white

Christmas helliprdquo Berlinrsquos labors over this

song took placethroughout a night inJanuary 1940 Whencompleted Berlin wasexcited about his creationdescribing it as a ldquoroundrdquosong his term for thoserare tunes that seemed to

flow from him effortlessly and seamlessly ldquoWe working composers all too often

in the interest of expediency sharpen ourpencils get out that square sheet of paperand become too slickrdquo he later explainedldquoThose forced efforts are lsquosquarersquo songsBut sometimes a song is natural We maystart it to order for a specific scene orshow but our subconscious beings go towork and the song is just thererdquo

On a Monday morning when hecompleted ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo Berlinrushed to his office proclaiming toHelmy Kresa his transcriber ldquoI want youto take down a song I wrote over theweekend Not only is it the best song Iever wrote itrsquos the best song anybody everwroterdquo

Initially skeptical Kresa wrote downthe notes as Berlin sitting at a pianobegan to play the song While Kresalistened and transcribed his skepticismevaporated

ldquoAs he started to sing I knew rightaway that the way he juxtaposed thewarmth of Southern California with thecold snow would make it a hitrdquo Kresarecalled ldquoand when he sang the chorus Iknew it really was the greatest song everwritten I was as thrilled as he wasrdquo

The duo continued working

The Worldrsquos Most Popular Christmas Song

Fragments of History

Victor Parachin

please see SONG page 23

When readers meet me theynever want to talk to meInstead they excitedly look

all around for my husband sayingldquoWherersquos Bobrdquo

Everyone loves Bob But they feelsorry for him because I often make himlook like a doofus (which he is) in mycolumns They look at him with pity andsay ldquoYoursquore such a good sportrdquo

Well Irsquom here to tell you Bob adoresit when I write about him When I donrsquotinclude him hersquoll ask ldquoWhat about merdquowith an insanely disappointed look onhis face

Having said all that last week he hadto fast for routine blood work whichmeant no food after midnight No bigdeal right

Early that evening he was face downon the couch I knelt down andmassaged his shoulders

ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo I saidEver so slowly he raised his head

ldquoDonrsquot you remember the medicalprocedure Irsquom about to getrdquo

ldquoItrsquos not anoperation sweetsItrsquos just a bloodtestrdquo

He sat upldquoJUST A BLOODTESTrdquo

I quietly tiptoedout of the room

At five tomidnight I foundhim in the kitchengorging on frozenpizza

ldquoSheesh Bob Donrsquot you want to nukeit firstrdquo

ldquoTherersquos no timerdquoI lovingly took his hands but he

crazily pulled away and franticallysearched through the cookie jar

ldquoWhere are the peanut buttercookiesrdquo he said

Slowly I stepped backward andwhispered ldquoImdashImdashmay have finishedthem last nightrdquo

ldquoWHATrdquo

ldquoWell I um I wantedcookiesrdquo

ldquoOh so you wantedcookies did you I willnever forgive you for thisrdquo

He dragged himself offto bed I quietly got inbed too In exactly threeminutes he startedmoaning the song fromOliver ldquoFood gloriousfoodmdashhot sausage andmustardrdquo

Less than an hour later he sneezedonce and said ldquoStarvation has caused meto get a coldrdquo

Now I donrsquot like gender stereotypingBut I take that back when it comes to acold Thatrsquos because Bob gets ldquomancoldsrdquo During his last one he threwhimself an ldquoIrsquom going to dierdquo party

I realized that the way I wasapproaching this was all wrong So Ichanged And miraculously I also foundthe cure to the common cold

ldquoYoursquoll be OKrdquo I said ldquoRight afteryour blood work wersquoll get rid of yourcold Instead of heading to your favoritediner like we planned for a lusciousomelet made with grilled apples cheddarcheese and bacon wersquoll keep you onnothing but chicken broth all dayrdquo

Suddenly he stopped sneezingldquoSweets we couldnrsquot have gone to the

diner anywayrdquo I said ldquoYoursquore obviouslytoo weak from starvation Wersquoll go theresomeday sometimemdashfar far from nowsince it will clearly take a long time foryou to recover from your horrible fastingordealrdquo

And with that he jumped out of bedand said ldquoI feel greatrdquo

After the blood work we went to therestaurant where Bob made a speedyrecovery as he reveled in mouthfuls ofglorious food

That week I wound up with amonster cold I knew Bob would get backat me for how I tricked him into gettingbetter I stayed in bedmdashwaiting

He found my grandmotherrsquos quilt inthe cupboard and placed it on metenderly snugging it under my chin

Between sneezes I said ldquoThis is theworst cold Irsquove ever had Go ahead Makefun of me I deserve itrdquo

ldquoYep you dordquo he said putting on hisjacket and getting the car keys

ldquoBob yoursquore going out when Irsquom onmy deathbedrdquo

When he came home he had a bagwith him He took out a chicken pot piemy favorite Kleenex made with aloe acopy of People magazine and a carton ofmint chocolate chip ice cream

He propped up our pillows We spentthe day together watching Murphy Brownreruns and luxuriating in thebreathtaking nearness of each other

So of course everyone loves BobThatrsquos because we all know that he is justlike thismdashsensitive lovingcompassionate and adoringmdasheven whenI donrsquot have a cold

Saralee Perel is an award-winning nationallysyndicated columnist Her new book isCracked Nuts amp Sentimental Journeys StoriesFrom a Life Out of Balance To find out morevisit wwwsaraleeperelcom or emailsperelsaraleeperelcom

18 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

50plus Senior News continues to bring important information as well asentertaining articles to the 50+ community We at On-Line Publisherswould like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the

editorial contributors of 50plus Senior News

It is through the varied interestsand considerable talents of ourcontributors and freelance writersthat such a range of informativeand entertaining content isavailable to read each monthThe pages of 50plus Senior Newsare enriched by your contributions

Mike Clark (The Way I See It)

Angelo Coniglio (The Search for Our Ancestry)

Al Goodman (Beyond the Battlefield )

Andrea Gross (Traveltizers)

John Johnston (Social Security News)

Dr Lori (Art and Antiques)

Gloria May (NurseNews)

Clyde McMillan-Gamber (The Beauty in Nature)

Jim Miller (The Savvy Senior)

Victor Parachin (Fragments of History)

Saralee Perel (Such is Life)

Dr Leonard Perry (The Green Mountain Gardener)

Ted Rickard (The Squint-Eyed Senior)

Sy Rosen (Older But Not Wiser)

Walt Sonneville (My 22 Centsrsquo Worth)

Nick Thomas (Tinseltown Talks)

Robert Wilcox (Salute to a Veteran)

Judith Zausner (Creativity Matters)

Thank YouColumnists

Such is Life

Saralee Perel

When a Man Canrsquot Have Food

Bob and Saralee at the diner

The best of Christmases and thehigh point of the feast daymarking the beginning of the

Christian era was the year I got theelectric train An electric train has a lot ofpieces And you can take the pieces apartand put them back together in your ownfashion any old way you want to

The next best part of Christmas wascousin-visiting Here the cousinsmdashalmostall male and within a couple years of myown agemdashbecame real people not justthe last or next wearer of hand-me-downldquoSunday bestrdquo

They were here in person kids I couldplay with bringing with them the cold-fresh of December into our second-floorapartment

Gift inspection was the first order ofbusiness for visiting cousins Even beforehellos it was ldquoWhad-ja-getrdquomdashall oneword Without waiting for a responsethis was followed by ldquoWhad-else-ja-getrdquo

The year of the electric train was atriumph of familial snobberyQuestioning never got past the firstldquowhad-ja-getrdquo Instantly four cousinswere on hands and knees takingeverything apart to rearrange it revisingit to anything but the drearilysymmetrical layout plotted by Lionel

There was never enough track ofcourse There never would bemdashnot forthe fledgling empire builders who werealready looking down the hall to thedining room wondering how manypieces and how many Christmases itwould take to get there

There was one other Christmas giftthat even among my cousins wouldsquash the ldquowhad-ja-getsrdquo If you got anErector Set you simply pointed at thebox

You tried not to look too superioracting as though lavish gifts were an

everyday thingwith you Youmight beinterrupted byyour auntinsisting youtry on ldquoat leastthe jacketrdquofrom theSunday outfither son hadfinallyoutgrown But the moment was stillyours

The Erector Set consisted entirely ofparts Nothing was put together in thefirst place hundreds of metal pieces steelwheels nuts and boltsmdashendlesspossibilities for both construction andeventual dismembermentmdashand theruination of hundreds of vacuumcleaners

(My Aunt Ella used to claim that theErector Set people were subsidized by theHoover people But then Aunt Ella alsoclaimed that opening an umbrellaindoors made the roof leak and onerainy spring she turned out to be rightabout that)

One year a cousin we visited got anIrish Mail This was a sidewalk vehiclethat you steered with your feet andpropelled by working a handlebar backand forth

It was really a neat machine and onceyou got the rhythm of it you could workup some real speedmdashplenty enough tobecome a pedestrian hazard and getyelled at

But the Irish Mail was expensive andthus unheard of in his neighborhood soit simply had to be ldquodorkyrdquo which meantit was soon abandoned and left in a darkcorner of the cousinrsquos basement It was agift from the other side of the family an

uncle bymarriage wholived in a swellapartmentbuilding thatdidnrsquot allowkids

There was asuper-deluxemodel of theErector Set thatactually had a

miniature steam engine with it None ofus cousins had one but there was anonly child named Arnold who lived in afirst-floor apartment down the blockwho did

The engine would have made a lot offriends for Arnold who could have usedsome help in that department since henot only had steel-rimmed glasses butwore braces too

But his mother wouldnrsquot let anybody

play with it because it was too dangerousSo we kept pushing Arnold into snowbanks or bushes for all the next year untilhe and his steam engine finally moved tothe suburbs

Eventually the cousins went separateways Some uncles became prosperousand relocated to airier neighborhoodsToday the children of the cousins andthe cousins of the cousins donrsquot evenknow one another

Which is a pity really If all thecousins chipped in we could get theextra track for the train and the ErectorSet with the miniature steam engineThen wersquod get together again and makeall those nifty things that are pictured onthe lids of the boxes

A collection of Ted Rickardrsquos family-funessays is titled Anything Worth Knowing ILearned from the Grandkids It is nowavailable in paperback on Amazoncom

www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 19

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Cousins for Christmas

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Artist Shares 100 Faces 100 StoriesPhotographer Molly Kraybillrsquos

display on aging ldquoOne Hundredrdquowill be on display in the Harvest ViewGallery of Landis Homes from 430to 830 pm through Jan 15

A 2009 graduate of LancasterMennonite High School Kraybillgraduated in 2013 from EasternMennonite University inHarrisonburg Va with a degree inphotography and digitalcommunications

The ldquoart of agingrdquo took on newmeaning for Kraybill whophotographed women ages 1 to 100

for her senior art show titled ldquoOneHundredrdquo

ldquolsquoOne Hundredrsquo is an explorationof the female experience of agingrdquosays Kraybill ldquoI photographed onefemale for every age 1 through 100and asked each one the samequestion lsquoWhat do you like aboutyour agersquo

ldquoThe result is a colorful visualjourney through the wisdom painand joy that aging brings Frombraces to wrinkles from the simpledelights of being a kindergartner tothe losses of older age I have found

that age is something to be celebratedembraced and most importantlynothing to be ashamed ofrdquo

For Kraybill talking with theparticipants shed new light on aging

ldquoThey made me realize that Ishouldnrsquot be scared of the futurerdquo saidKraybill ldquoIt makes me appreciateliving in the moment

ldquoIrsquom excited to agerdquoLandis Homes is located at 1001

E Oregon Road Lititz Moreinformation is available atwwwlandishomesorg or by calling(717) 381-3550

Pumpkin ContestCelebrates Creativity

Lancaster native Molly Kraybill currently lives inWashington DC where she teaches digital art

in a public elementary school

Residents staff and localvolunteers at Garden Spot Villagerecently teamed up for the first-ever on-campus ldquoPack-A-Paloozardquoto benefit Operation ChristmasChild a project of SamaritanrsquosPurse an international Christianrelief and evangelismorganization

The group packed 120 red-and-green holiday-themedshoeboxes with school and craftsupplies toys toothbrushes andtoothpaste and other items Theboxes will be distributed to needychildren overseas

In addition to the boxespacked at Pack-A-Palooza GardenSpot Village distributed another 100boxes to individual residents forpacking Packers included a personal

note of encouragement in each boxSamaritanrsquos Purse has run

Operation Christmas Child each yearsince 1993

First place ndash The Carousel created bythe St Annersquos receptionist office

Second place ndash The Popcorn Bucket(SARC cinema) created by the first-floor

nursing staff Third place ndash The GumballMachine created by the

admissions and social work team

After the votes were compiled thewinners of the annual St AnnersquosRetirement Community pumpkin-decorating contest were announced at thecommunityrsquos annual Halloween party

The winners were

Volunteers Barbara SlowthowerShirley Fulton and Therese Hodson sortcrayons and other supplies to be packedinto shoeboxes for Operation ChristmasChild during the recent Pack-A-Palooza

event at Garden Spot Village

GSV Hosts First On-CampusPack-A-PaloozaThe Garden Spot Village holiday train

room celebrating its 10th anniversary thisyear is open to the public from 130 to 4pm on Saturdays through Dec 27

Even repeat visitors will find lots ofnew highlights on both O-gauge andHO-gauge layouts

The O-gauge layout features a hobocamp Sunoco Oil siding many detailedstructures and LED lighting A newLionel Legacy remote control systemmakes it possible to run five trains atonce

Now visitors can push a button tomove workers around a control towerand operate a sawmill with a conveyor-belt log loader

These new features are in addition toan operating freight station coal loadergas station and water tower

Visitors will also see a 15-foot earlyhandcrafted Lionel O-gauge circus train

This year club members can operatemuch of the HO-gauge display through

a computer or smart phone The displaynow features more detailed roadcrossings with crossing gates that raiseand lower with flashing lights andringing bells

Visitors will still be able to get anengineerrsquos-eye view from the engine ofone of the trains on a 55-inch wallmonitor

Garden Spot Village is located at 433S Kinzer Ave Admission is freedonations are accepted For informationand directions call (717) 355-6000

Garden Spot Village Train Clubmembers Mike Lanyon left and

Mike ldquoFitzrdquo Fitzgerald

Holiday Train Room Open to Public

because I eventually got him into ittoordquo

Leh began to study antiques learningfrom older people hersquod meet at the fleamarkets who would show him what tolook for and what wasnrsquot worth it

From there he gained an interest inblue-decorated stoneware which hefound more interesting than bottles aseach was handmade and uniquelydecorated

ldquoI learned at some point that diversityis goodrdquo he said ldquoI got into all avenuesof antiquing buying painted furnitureiron glass pottery oil paintings basketsand chinardquo

While he works full-time as asalesman estimator Leh has filled hisweekends running to different auctionsHe still loves variety but he keeps asharp eye out for his favorite blue crocks

He looks for ones with specialdecorations Tulips and other floraldesigns are most common with fruitfalling as a close second and birds as athird The rarest finds have moons catsor dogs

Leh has close to 100 crocks in hispersonal collection and said he canrsquot evenbegin to count the bottles No matterhow many he gets he keeps his findslocal

His fascination with history pushedhim to sell his home and move inSeptember to a 1798 stone house builtby Thomas Pettit the son of a countyfounder

The architecture is unparalleled Lehsaid There are seven fireplaces thickwindow boxes and original chair railsand hardwood floors through the home

The house was added to the NationalRegister of Historic Places in 1983 It isthe perfect environment for Lehrsquosnumerous treasures now displayed andincorporated into the housersquos deacutecor

ldquoI just love historyrdquo he said ldquoIt makes

perfect sense for me to have a place likethis to fill with the items I am sofascinated withrdquo

While antiques became a huge part ofLehrsquos life he slowly made it a familyaffair His father bought a home inupstate New York that was built in 1894and together they decorated it withperiod items that fit the theme of thehome

Over the years his fatherrsquos collectiongrew and he started selling things withhis son sharing a booth at a localantique mart Soon they had two boothsand eventually three The younger Lehno longer has a booth but his father stillruns one out of Easton Pa

A lot of the antiques Leh tries to sellare higher-end items that can sit too longat a local market He finds better luck

sending those to auctionsVisiting one is an experience he

saidldquoItrsquos the people itrsquos the food itrsquos

the triprdquo he said ldquoTherersquos not anauction I donrsquot go to where I donrsquot

know peoplerdquoAlthough antiquing can be expensive

it doesnrsquot have to be Leh saidHersquos bought many things for more

than $10000 including a LancasterCounty farm table he bought thissummer

But there are a variety of levels atwhich people can get involved headded

Every year he goes to the BaltimoreBottle Show where he sees many kidsgetting started at the same age he didSome of them walk in with $5 and leavewith 10 bottles ready to start acollection they can build on

Many of them can even specialize incertain bottles such as medicine bottlesor soda and beer bottles

ldquoMy problem was I specialized ineverythingrdquo he said laughing

Leh also finds value not necessarily inthe expensive items but in the ones thatare the most unusual

ldquoWhat they were wherever they camefrom what they were used formdashthosestories are what interest merdquo Leh said

Early Pennsylvania settlers brought alittle bit of nature into their own homeshe said painting furniture pottery andother decorations

ldquoThose are some of my favoriteitemsrdquo he said ldquoAt one point they wereall close to someonersquos heart And I liketo think I can appreciate them nowrdquo

Please note submissions must be received bythe 10th of the month prior to insertion

Submissions will be included as space permits

For more information or to submit your happenings email Megan Joyce at mjoyceonlinepubcom or mail to

50plus Senior NewsMegan Joyce

3912 Abel Drive Columbia PA 17512

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TREASURE from page 1

Some of Lehrsquos antique bottlecollection including figural

bitters bottles historical flasksand early medicine bottles

Back row from left Gaudy Dutch cup andplate Rabbitware plate Leeds plate Centerfrom left eagle butter print pewter master

salt seated Redware dog and cow butter print

Leh acquired this local farm table(circa 1820) in summer 2014

22 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

Lancaster County

Calendar of EventsCocalico Senior Association ndash (717) 336-7489Dec 12 10 am ndash Music with Sandy HeiseyDec 18 10 am ndash Compass Mark Program on ProvisionsDec 24 9 am ndash Christmas Party

Columbia Senior Center ndash (717) 684-4850Dec 3 1015 am ndash Christmas BingoDec 11 10 am ndash Christmas Special Quarryville

Presbyterian SingersDec 30 1015 am ndash New Yearrsquos Eve Party and Luncheon

Elizabethtown Area Senior Center ndash (717) 367-7984 Dec 4 10 am ndash Radio City Christmas Show VideoDec 10 10 am ndash Bingo Buddies with PreschoolDec 15 1030 am ndash Christmas Activity and Craft

Lancaster House North Happy Hearts Club SeniorCenter ndash (717) 299-1278Tuesdays 1 pm ndash Varied ActivitiesThursdays noon ndash Pinochle

Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center ndash (717) 299-3943Dec 10 930 am ndash Haircuts and ManicuresDec 12 930 am ndash Holiday Music with InstrumentsDec 24 930 am ndash Holiday Program with Santa Claus

Lancaster Rec Senior Center ndash (717) 392-2115 ext 147Dec 12 915 am ndash Benefits of POADec 18 9 am ndash Christmas PartyDec 24 1030 am ndash Baking and Decorating Christmas

Cookies

Lititz Senior Center ndash (717) 626-2800Dec 3 10 am ndash Ice Cream Social with Lancashire HallDec 10 10 am ndash Children from Owl Hill Learning

Center VisitDec 24 10 am ndash Christmas Party and Music

Luis Munoz Marin Senior Center ndash (717) 295-7989Dec 9 10 am ndash Memory Box ProjectDec 11 10 am ndash Crafty Gift Ideas for GrandchildrenDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party

Millersville Senior Center ndash (717) 871-9600Mondays and Fridays 9 am ndash Healthy Steps in Motion

ExerciseDec 19 10 am ndash Cookie ExchangeDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Music with Penn Manor Chorus

Next Gen Senior Center ndash (717) 786-4770Dec 8 930 am ndash Holiday Craft CenterpiecesDec 18 1015 am ndash Smith Middle School SingersDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party

Rodney Park Happy Hearts Club Senior Center ndash(717) 393-7786 Tuesdays noon ndash Pinochle Wednesdays 1 pm ndash Varied Activities Thursdays noon ndash Bingo

Community Programs Free and open to the public

Support Groups Free and open to the public

Dec 3 7 to 815 pmAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupWillow Lakes Outpatient Center212 Willow Valley Lakes Drive Willow Street(717) 464-9365

Dec 8 10 to 11 amAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6076jmortongardenspotvillageorg

Dec 18 noonBrain Tumor Support GroupLancaster General Health Campus Wellness Center2100 Harrisburg Pike Lancaster(717) 626-2894

Dec 22 2 to 3 pmParkinsonrsquos Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6259jshaffergardenspotvillageorg

Dec 24 6 to 8 pmEpilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania SupportGroupLancaster General HospitalStager Room 5555 N Duke St Lancaster(800) 887-7165 ext 104

Saturdays in December 130 to 4 pmTrain Room Holiday Open HouseGarden Spot Village Train Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6000

Dec 1 6 pmRed Rose Singles MeetingHossrsquos Steak amp Sea House100 W Airport Road Lititz(717) 406-6098

Dec 7 3 pmPublic Singing of Handelrsquos MessiahGrace Lutheran Church517 N Queen St Lancaster(717) 397-2748

Dec 14 9 am to 3 pmPennsylvania Music ExpoContinental Inn2285 Lincoln Highway EastLancaster(717) 898-1246wwwrecordcollectorsorg

Dec 19 6 to 9 pmMusic FridaysDowntown Lancaster (717) 341-0028

Senior Center Activities

Library Programs

Lititz Public Library 651 Kissel Hill Road Lititz (717) 626-2255Dec 3 630 pm ndash Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster CountyDec 8 130 to 330 pm Dec 16 6 to 8 pm ndash Scrabble Meet-UpsDec 16 11 am ndash Reel Talk for Everyone The Pianist

If you have an eventyou would like to includeplease email information to mjoyceonlinepubcom for

consideration

Winter is Coming hellipBefore the weather gets too

cold you should protect yourhouse and family from theelements

Here are some essential areas tocheck

Roofbull Look for missing shinglescracked flashing and brokenoverhanging tree limbs

bull Check the chimney for mortardeterioration and loose bricksInspect the underside of the rooffrom the attic for signs of leakage

Exteriorbull Check the foundation for cracksin the concrete or low spots in thesoil where water can accumulateagainst the foundation

bull Examine the caulking in the

siding and around the windowand door trims

Heat

bull Turn on the heating system andensure that the heat is beingdelivered to all outlets

bull Check the filter and change it ifnecessary Keep extra filtersaround so you can change itduring the winter season

www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 23

SONG from page 17

developing and refining ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo over several weeks and thenput it away

More than a year later in April 1941Berlin and film director Mark Sandrichwere working on a new movie HolidayInn when Berlin realized it would be theperfect forum for his Christmas song

On the Paramount Studios set wasWalter Scharf a staff music arrangerassigned to Berlin His task was to turnBerlinrsquos tunes into full-fledged orchestralnumbers

Scharf remembers Berlin tapping outldquoWhite Christmasrdquo on a piano Berlin

only had two years of formal schoolingand never learned to read or write musicScharf recalls Berlinrsquos first performance asa ldquovery roughrdquo rendition

Bing Crosby who overheard Berlinplaying the piece was not impressedCrosby a devout Catholic wantedldquoWhite Christmasrdquo removed from thefilm because he thought it would furthersecularize Christmas which he felt shouldbe a religious season

It was Scharf who eased Crosbyrsquosconcern telling the singer he thoughtldquoWhite Christmasrdquo would turn out wellReportedly Crosby rolled his eyes saying

ldquoI hope sordquoHoliday Inn opened in New York on

Aug 4 1942 It featured Bing Crosby asa singer and Fred Astaire as a dancerWhile Berlin was ecstatic andenthusiastic the reviewers barely noticedor mentioned the production

Before long however the song ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo was becoming a hit Themovie won an Oscar for Best Song in1943 and was also nominated for BestScoring of a Musical Picture and BestOriginal Story

Because the country was in the darkestdays of World War II many welcomed

this sentimental reminder of home As aresult Crosbyrsquos recording of ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo has sold more than 30 millionrecords

Crosby was amazed at the publicresponse to the song As a member of theUSOrsquos traveling ensemble he was askedby troops serving in World War II to singldquoWhite Christmasrdquo no matter what timeof year it was

More than 150 different performerswho run the entire musical gamut haverecorded this piece Crosbyrsquos version alonewas listed as the all-time top single by TheGuinness Book of World Records

asset to the giftedSuper achievers frequently are driven

to succeed to escape their ldquoBlack Dogrdquo asWinston Churchill described his owndark moods Those who have beenafflicted with psychiatric maladies includeAbraham Lincoln Sir Isaac NewtonNoah Webster Samuel Johnson Ludwigvan Beethoven Charles Darwin ErnestHemingway Walt Whitman Edgar AllanPoe and Herman Melville

If todayrsquos medications had sedatedtheir psyches would they have been lessdriven to achieve

Crossword puzzles have long served asa choice for those who seek mentalstimulation Now the trend is towardcomputer games AARP has free gameson their website wwwaarporg

For Einstein theorizing may havebeen his equivalent of a computer gameBut he benefited also by playing theviolin to exercise his brain

In 1890 William James in his ThePrinciples of Psychology theorized thatldquoorganic matter especially nerve tissueseems endowed with a very extraordinarydegree of plasticityrdquo

For 50 years that hypothesis wasignored The conventional scientificwisdom held that the brain cannot createneural growth its structure is immutable

Neuroscientists now know throughresearch of neuroplasticity that the brainis capable throughout a lifetime ofstrengthening and creating neuralconnections adapting and reorganizingfollowing injury illness or behavioralalterations

Experiment with ways in which youcan be the gatekeeper of your brainrsquosrehabilitation What is your choice

computer games violin lessons bridgechess painting portraits or landscapes ormaybe crossword puzzles

As with the selection of anantidepressant medication we may haveto try several to find which works bestfor usWalt Sonneville a retired market-researchanalyst is the author of My 22 Centsrsquo WorthThe Higher-Valued Opinion of a SeniorCitizen and A Musing Moment MeditativeEssays on Life and Learning books ofpersonal-opinion essays free of partisan andsectarian viewpoints Contact him atwaltsonnevilleverizonnet

MIND from page 14

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The Beauty in Nature

Clyde McMillan-Gamber

The duck-like grebes are built likeboats for floating on waterIndividuals of each kind have a

fleshy lobe on each toe that helps themswim on the surface and under water

Grebesrsquo legs are far back on theirbodies for optimum power whenswimming But those birds are almosthelpless on land They need to run acrosslong stretches of water while rapidlyflapping their wings to take off from it

Three species of grebesmdashpied-billedhorned and red-neckedmdashuncommonlypass through southeastern Pennsylvaniain fall and again in spring None of thosespecies nests here but a few individualsof each kind winter here wherever thereis open water to catch fish

Pied-billed grebes arrive in this area inOctober and a few stay the winterAbout the size of blue jays they arebrown with short stocky necks andbeaks They winter mostly on fresh

waterways andimpoundmentsin thesoutheasternUnited Statesnorth tosouthernPennsylvania

Hornedgrebes are a bitlarger thanpied-bills Theyare dark on topand have longnecks white chinsand throats andthin bills Thisspecies wintersmostly on saltwaterestuaries along theAtlantic Pacificand Gulf coastsbut also on

freshwater riversand lakes

Red-neckedgrebes are evenlarger thanhorned grebesThey are darkwith long necksand beaks andwhite chins Theywinter mostly onsaltwater alongthe Atlantic and

Pacific coasts butalso on freshwaterwaterways andimpoundments

All species ofgrebes float on thesurface of a lakeriver or estuarywhen at rest andbetween fishing

forays Usually they are way out on thewater

They dive under water where they usetheir lobed feet to swim after small fishto eat When successful they come tothe surface to swallow their victimswhole and headfirst and then dive formore prey

All grebe species lay their half-dozeneggs on floating marsh vegetation amongplants emerging from shallow water bythe shores of impoundments Pied-billsraise young in much of the UnitedStates Horned and red-necked grebesrear youngsters in northwestern NorthAmerica including into Alaska

Watch for grebes this winter and intonext spring in the local area These fish-catching birds add more intrigue to theirwatery habitats

Clyde McMillan-Gamber is a retiredLancaster County Parks naturalist

Locally Wintering Grebes

Red-necked grebe with young

Horned grebe with baby

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(717) 872-1750

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39 E Main St Ephrata

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(717) 393-0725

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(717) 397-5203 or (800) LungUSA

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(800) 633-4227

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2015 N Reading Road Denver

(717) 336-5501

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(717) 228-8764

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Rocky Welkowitz

(717) 615-6507

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255 Butler Ave Suite 301-B Lancaster

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Passport Information

(877) 487-2778

Lebanon VA Medical Center

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serving the senior communityOn-Line Publishers Inc will not knowingly accept or publish

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are not necessarily the views of the publisher The appearance ofadvertisements for products or services does not constitute anendorsement of the particular product or service The publisher will notbe responsible for mistakes in advertisements unless notified within fivedays of publication On-Line Publishers Inc reserves the right to reviseor reject any and all advertising No part of this publication may bereproduced or reprinted without permission of On-Line Publishers Inc

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Elizabeth Duvall

Dear Savvy SeniorI understand that there are several

types of flu vaccines being offered toseniors this flu season What can youtell me about themndash Cautious Senior

Dear CautiousDepending on your health age

and personal preference therersquos abuffet of flu shots available toseniors this flu season along withtwo vaccinations for pneumonia thatyou should consider getting too

Flu Shot OptionsJust as they do every year the

Centers for Disease Control andPrevention (CDC) recommends aseasonal flu shot to almost everyonebut itrsquos especially important forseniors who are at higher risk ofdeveloping serious flu-relatedcomplications

The flu puts more than 200000people in the hospital each year andkills around 24000mdash90 percent ofwhom are seniors Herersquos therundown of the different options

bull Standard (trivalent) flu shot Thistried-and-true shot thatrsquos beenaround for more than 30 yearsprotects against three strains ofinfluenza This yearrsquos versionprotects against the two common Astrains (H1N1 and H3N2) and oneinfluenza B virus

bull Quadrivalent flu shot Thisvaccine which was introduced lastyear protects against four types of

influenzamdashthe same three strains asthe standard flu shot plus anadditional B-strain virus

bull High-dose flu shot Designedspecifically for seniors age 65 andolder this vaccine called theFluzone High-Dose has four timesthe amount of antigen as a regularflu shot does which creates astronger immune response for betterprotection

But be aware that the high-doseoption may also be more likely tocause side effects includingheadache muscle aches and fever

bull Intradermal flu shot If you donrsquotlike needles the intradermal shot is anice option because it uses a tiny116-inch-long micro-needle toinject the vaccine just under theskin rather than deeper in themuscle like standard flu shots Thistrivalent vaccine is recommendedonly to those ages 18 to 64

To locate a vaccination site thatoffers these flu shots visitwwwvaccinesgov and type in yourZIP code

Yoursquoll also be happy to know thatif yoursquore a Medicare beneficiary PartB will cover 100 percent of the costsof any flu shot as long as yourdoctor health clinic or pharmacyagrees not to charge you more thanMedicare pays

Private health insurers are alsorequired to cover standard flu shotshowever yoursquoll need to check withyour provider to see if they cover the

other vaccination options

Pneumonia VaccinesThe other important vaccination

the CDC recommends to seniorsespecially this time of year are thepneumococcal vaccines forpneumonia An estimated 900000people in the US get pneumococcalpneumonia each year and it killsaround 5000

This year the CDC isrecommending that all seniors 65 orolder get two separate vaccineswhich is a change of decades-oldadvice The vaccines are Prevnar 13and Pneumovax 23 Previously onlyPneumovax 23 was recommendedfor seniors

Both vaccines which areadministered just once work indifferent ways to provide maximumprotection

If you havenrsquot yet received anypneumococcal vaccine you shouldget the Prevnar 13 first followed byPneumovax 23 six to 12 monthslater But if yoursquove already beenvaccinated with Pneumovax 23 youshould get Prevnar 13 at least oneyear later

Medicare currently covers onlyone pneumococcal vaccine per olderadult If yoursquore paying out of pocketyou can expect to pay around $50 to$85 for Pneumovax 23 and around$120 to $150 for Prevnar 13

Jim Miller is a regular contributor tothe NBC Today show and author ofThe Savvy Senior Bookwwwsavvyseniororg

Vaccination Options forSeniors this Flu Season

Savvy Senior

Jim Miller

Keep Stress in Check during the HolidaysThe holidays should be a joyous

time for family and friends butthey can be stressful if you feelstretched too thin

Donrsquot let the pressure bring youdown Here are some helpful hintsfor keeping your stress levels undercontrol during what should be afun and relaxing time

Pay attention to your moodRecognize the signs of stress suchas irritability and anxiety Avoidthese by getting a handle on thingsinstead of just letting them happen

Set reasonable limits Allowyourself to say ldquonordquo Be realisticabout what you can and cannot doduring this busy month

Watch your diet Overindulging in

holiday treats can affect your moodSugar overload will make yousluggish for example and thestimulating effect of caffeine maymake you overanxious

Exercise Take a walk or visit thegym regularly Not only will itcombat the extra calories yoursquoreconsuming but yoursquoll also relievetension and get some relaxation

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As On-Line Publishers Inc sees the conclusion of yet another year weare grateful to our dedicated staff loyal readers and supportiveadvertisers who have all enabled us to continue to grow in our missionto serve the mind heart and spirit of the 50+ community We wish to thank each of you for helping to make 50plus Senior News

a fun interesting and unique source of information and entertainmentfor our readers in Central PennsylvaniaAt this special time of giving thanks and reminiscing the staff of

On-Line Publishers wishes you our friends warmest holiday wishes

Happy Holidays

Shevita is a playful and very friendly 7-year-old pittie mix who is excited to joinan active and fun-loving family Sheenjoys going on walks trips to the parkand meeting new friends

Shevita is the kind of gal who thrives ina family setting She is in her elementwhen surrounded by people and she likesthe company of other dogs too Herprevious owners report that she is housetrained spayed and up to date on hervaccinations

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In todayrsquos healthcare environmentyou need your own advocate

Anne L Miller RN BSN MHAPrivate Patient Advocate

What can a private advocate do for you or your loved one

We provide RN bedside-monitoring in hospitals and nursing homesto keep you safe from hospital-acquired infections and errors

We can accompany you to your physician appointments to askquestions about your treatment options

We research clinical trials and review your medical records andhospital bills

We will present all of your options not just those offered by yourdoctor or hospital

Our only goal is creating the best outcome for youmdashnot creatingprofits for a provider or facility

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We will focus on you and only youLet us help give you peace of mind

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6 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

Bethany Village mdash MapleWood325 Wesley Drive bull Mechanicsburg PA 17055717-766-0279 bull wwwBethanyVillageorg

Total AL andor PC Beds 100Assisted Living Residence YesPrivate 100Private Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service YesHealth Fee-for-Service Available Yes

Alzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted YesComments One-bedroom suitessecured memory supportneighborhood skilled nursing ndash The Oaks

Homewood at Plum Creek425 Westminster Avenue bull Hanover PA 17331717-637-4166 bull wwwhomewoodcom

Total AL andor PC Beds 98Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private NoPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes

Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care NoRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments Excellent care in a lovelyenvironment Call to schedule a visit

Longwood Manor Personal Care amp Memory Care2760 Maytown Road bull Maytown PA 17550717-426-0033 bull wwwlongwoodassistedcom

Total AL andor PC Beds 144Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private YesPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted YesShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit YesPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center NoMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service No

Health Fee-for-Service Available NoAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted YesComments Beautiful homelikeenvironment nestled in the heartland ofLancaster County Specializing in memorysupport One-time community fee only

The listings with a shaded background have additional information about their center in a display advertisement in this edition

Assisted Living ResidencesPersonal Care Homes

This is not an all-inclusive list of agencies and providers These advertisers are eager to provide additional information about their services

Colonial Lodge Community2015 North Reading Road bull Denver PA 17519717-336-5501 bull wwwcoloniallodgepacom

Total AL andor PC Beds 70Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private YesPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted YesShort-term Lease NoEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes

Health Fee-for-Service Available NoAlzheimerrsquos Care NoRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments SSI depends onavailability A veteran-approvedldquohome for heroesrdquo facility all in abeautiful rural setting

Homeland Center1901 North Fifth Street bull Harrisburg PA 17102717-221-7727 bull wwwhomelandcenterorg

Total AL andor PC Beds 50Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private NoPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit YesPartTotally Refundable YesOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes

Health Fee-for-Service Available NoAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted YesComments Exemplary care in a caringbeautiful environment has beenprovided for more than 140 years Ourcontinuum includes a hospice program

Lakeview at Tel Hai Retirement Community1200 Tel Hai Circle bull Honey Brook PA 19344610-273-4602 bull wwwtelhaiorg

Total AL andor PC Beds 100Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private YesPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit YesPartTotally Refundable YesOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes

Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted YesComments Come discover a wonderfulfaith-based community that has beenvoted No 1 retirement community byreaders of the Daily Local newspaper

Mennonite Home Communities1520 Harrisburg Pike bull Lancaster PA 17601717-393-1301 bull wwwmennonitehomeorg

Total AL andor PC Beds 150Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private YesPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted YesShort-term Lease NoEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes

Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments Supportive encouragingenvironment Various room types andsuites available Secure memory careoffered

The Middletown Home999 West Harrisburg Pike bull Middletown PA 17057717-944-3351 bull wwwmiddletownhomeorg

Total AL andor PC Beds 64Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private NoPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes

Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care NoRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments Beautifully appointedapartments overlooking the gardenterrace with the safety and security of24-hour nursing care

Serving from theHeart in the Spirit of

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www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 7

This is not an all-inclusive list of agencies and providers These advertisers are eager to provide additional information about their services

If you are planning to visit a relativeor friend in a nursing home over theholidays follow these suggestions to

help ensure positive interactions

General Tipsbull Call ahead to the unit where the personresides to find out the best time of day tovisit Plan to visit when you are notrushed for time

bull Bring something with you flowers and avase a photo album a magazine ornewspaper a guestbook for visitors tosign a favorite music CD or a specialfood treat (Check first with staff whetherthe person has any diet restrictions)

bull Position yourself at eye level face toface Ensure you are close enough andspeaking loudly enough that the person

can adequately see and hear you

bull Actively listen to what the person has totell you Express interest in their dailyactivities and allow them to vent theirfeelings about their situation

bull Encourage reminiscing (ldquoRememberwhen helliprdquo) This stimulates the mind andevokes pleasant feelings

bull Tell some jokes or a funny true story orbring in a humorous video to watchtogether

bull If conversation is difficult or impossibleshare news about family friends andcurrent events read aloud or listen tomusic together Sit in the lobby andpeople-watch And learn to becomecomfortable with silence

bull Check the recreational activitiesschedule for special events andaccompany the person you visit to one ofthem

bull Telephone between visits if you canrsquot getin as often as yoursquod like

Ideas for Activitiesbull Watch home movies or rent a favoritemoviemdashperhaps a holiday classic

bull Decorate the room bring in pictures acalendar a sun-catcher for the window aplant special knickknacks or a seasonaldecoration

bull Share a project such as sorting throughfamily photos Look through picturebooks or albums that reflect past interests

bull Write a letter to someone special

bull Play a card game or board game

bull Play a musical instrument

bull Fill out forms such as weekly menustogether

bull Write or tape a family history

bull Make a family collage out of photos

bull Give a manicure apply makeup or sethair

bull Give a hand or foot massage

bull Bring your pet in to visit (find out thefacilityrsquos policy first)

bull Bring children or grandchildren withyou

Lisa M Petsche is a clinical social worker andfreelance writer specializing in eldercare issues

Health Matters

Lisa M Petsche

Make the Holidays a Little BrighterVisit a Care Facility

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Total AL andor PC Beds 45Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private NoPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease NoEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes

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The listings with a shaded background have additional information about their center in a display advertisement in this edition

Assisted Living ResidencesPersonal Care Homes

This is not an all-inclusive list of agencies and providers These advertisers are eager to provide additional information about their services

Pleasant View Retirement Community544 North Penryn Road bull Manheim PA 17545717-665-2445 bull wwwpleasantviewrcorg

Total AL andor PC Beds 96Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private YesPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted YesShort-term Lease NoEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit YesPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes

Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments Three-year private payspending Maintain independence in anenriching and supportive environmentnow offering respite stays

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Geraldine (Jeri) Kopf was a nativeof Lancaster who kept herself inshape through her love of

playing sports So when the Womenrsquos Army Corps

(WAC) was formed in World War II shefelt ready to enlist in September 1943and serve her country The fact that shehad a strong background in stenographydidnrsquot hurt

Having women in the Army was verycontroversial at the time But she wasdetermined to go And she was soon onher way to basic training at DaytonaBeach Fla Did she have a tough time inbasic

ldquoNo not at allrdquo she laughs ldquoTheygave us the same training they gave theguys and because of all the sports I hadplayed I was ready for it I enjoyed everyminute of itrdquo

She was then sent to MacDill Field inTampa and was assigned to Headquarters

Company where shehandled public relationsfor the base

ldquoAt MacDill pilotswere being trained to flythe B-26 mediumbomberrdquo she says ldquoIt wassuch an unstable planethat an unbelievablenumber of planes werebeing lost In one 30-daytraining period 15 planescrashed leading to thecatchphrase lsquoA plane aday in Tampa Bayrsquordquo

Fortunately they soonsolved that by adding 6feet of wingspan andupgrading the engines

ldquoThe other bigexcitementrdquo she says ldquowas meeting DonScott who was to become my futurehusband He was a member of the base

band who played all theinstruments as needed Healso had a wonderful voiceand was gifted with perfectpitch

ldquoWe got engaged beforeI shipped out to thePentagon and he went tothe Pacific where he andthe band played at basesthroughout the Pacific

ldquoAt the Pentagon I wasastonished to be put incharge of the OverseasConference Room where Iworked daily with theArmy Chief of StaffGeneral of the ArmyGeorge C Marshall andlater with General of the

Army Dwight D Eisenhower when hebecame Army chief of staff Officiallythe Overseas Conference Room didnrsquot

exist because everything that went inthere was absolutely top secret

ldquoThe room had a thick carpet of deepred with a massive mahogany table andmaps of military facilities around theworld lining the walls My job was to seethat the room was kept in perfect shapeand to manage all contacts with seniorofficers around the world

ldquoWhere messages were to be encodedI arranged that through the Signal CorpsAnd I kept copies of everything that wassaid by anyone and decided for actionLater I saw that copies were then sent toeach general in the meetingrdquo

How did she get selected for such animportant post

ldquoI havenrsquot the slightest ideardquo she saysldquoBut you know the Army They donrsquotexplain what they do They tell you whatyoursquore going to do and you just do itrdquo

What about that call from WinstonChurchill when he shared his

Churchill Told Her How Sorry He Wasto Learn of FDRrsquos Death

Robert D Wilcox

Salute to a Veteran

Pvt 1st Class GeraldineKopf at MacDill Field

Tampa in 1943

Are You ReadingJoin the 2015 One Book One Community campaign by reading

Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline

85 libraries in Berks Dauphin LancasterLebanon Perry and York counties and theircommunity partners present the regionalreading campaign

Visit wwwobocorgor your library to learn more

Read the book duringDecember and January andattend free library programsand discussions in February

Thank You VolunteersOn-Line Publishers Inc and 50plus

Senior News would like to extend aheartfelt thank-you to all of theindividual and senior group volunteerswho donated their time and efforts atour 2014 50plus EXPOs and theVeteransrsquo Expo amp Job Fair

Because of your assistance we wereable to bring the contents and themission of 50plus Senior News to life forthe residents of Central Pennsylvania

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condolences over President Rooseveltrsquospassing Did she expect to be talkingwith a famous man like that

With a little smile she says ldquoNotreally but most of the people I talkedwith regularly were among our mostimportant generals and admirals Andwhen the prime minister called Ienjoyed only a few words with himbefore passing him on to GeneralMarshallrdquo

By January 1946 she was a sergeantand her hitch was over All WACs wereasked to reenlist but she and her fianceacutewere discharged on the same day Jan18 1946 and shortly thereafter weremarried in St Johnrsquos Lutheran Church inLancaster She became Mrs Geraldine(Jeri) Scott and embarked on awonderful 58 years of married life

The Scotts settled down to live inLancaster And she immersed herself in awide range of community activities Oneclose to her heart was serving asexecutive director of the LancasterChapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society

There she came up with the idea of aReadathon during which children wouldldquosolve the mystery of MSrdquo by readingbooks for credit WGAL-TV filmed theskit through which the program waspresented to the local children

That film was sent to the national MSheadquarters who found the film soinspiring that they adopted theReadathon as a national programsending copies of the film to MSchapters across the US

In addition to all her other activitiesin the community in 1991 Scott startedan art gallery that she still runs today

However when asked what she thinkstoday about having actually talked withWinston Churchill so many years agoshe says with a grin ldquoAt that time Ididnrsquot think of it as something sodifferent from what I did every day Butnow I more strongly think of it as aremembrance to be truly cherishedrdquo

Colonel Wilcox flew a B-17 bomber inEurope in World War II

Senior Art Exhibit WinnersAnnounced

The Lancaster County Office ofAging is pleased to announce thewinners in the 21st Annual Senior ArtExhibit The artworks were displayed atthe Lancaster General OutpatientPavilion Oct 21ndash24

Local art professionals judged theexhibit which consisted of works inwatercolor oil pastels acrylicsphotography and mixed media

The winners are

Watercolorbull First ndash Beverly Felter Pretty Pinkbull Second ndash MarjorieManinger Pumpkin Patch

bull Third ndash John Kimmich Bridge on LogCabin Road

Photographybull First ndash Donald Frey Havanabull Second ndash William Lau Paisley Patternsbull Third ndash Tony Harnish Rockford

Pastelbull First ndash Helena Dueck Mother andSon

bull Second ndash Herb Ackerman Venicebull Third ndash Thomas Santosusso Summer

Acrylicsbull First ndash Peggy Stoll Poppinessbull Second ndash Robert Davenport CoveredBridge

bull Third ndash Larry Hostetter The Lost isFound

Oilbull First ndash Beverly Felter Still Life withCrook No 2

bull Second ndash Sylvia Goodling Cherriesand Cream

bull Third ndash Julie Zourides HomewardBound

Mixed Mediabull First ndash Janet Ray Boys Growing UpCirca 1945

bull Second ndash Herb Ackerman 3Generations

bull Third ndash Dottie Ezard Bluebirds

Peoplersquos Choice Award ndash JosephCaranella for his acrylic The Host

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10 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

LANCASTER COUNTY

EMPLOYERS NEED YOU

For more job listings call theLancaster County Office of Aging

at (717) 299-7979or visit

wwwcolancasterpauslanco_aging

Lancaster County Office of Aging150 N Queen Street Suite 415

Lancaster PA

BELL rINGErS ndash TPLocal organization needs to fill temporary positions for passive solicitation of donations at a variety of

locations during the holiday season Must pass background check be able to stand for extended periods

and have reliable transportation

Are you looking for a new activity to enrich your life An activity that would also help an older person continue to live in the communityThe volunteer opportunities available at Lancaster County Office of Aging are diverse offer flexibility and require a minimal time commitment As a volunteer you can choose to provide a consumer with hands-on help with laundry grocery shopping or cleaning You can also provide socialization as

a phone pal or friendly visitor There are also several specialized programs for volunteers through our agency They include the volunteer ombudsman and APPRISE volunteer programs Volunteers are also invited to participate in several special events during the year distribution of donated chicken barbecue dinners and the Christmas

holiday programFor more information about any of these opportunities and others contact Bev Via volunteer coordinator at (717) 299-7979 or

agingcolancasterpaus Becoming an Office of Aging volunteer will allow you to change the life of an older personmdashand your lifemdashwith the investment of a few hours each month

COMPANIONCArEGIvEr ndash PT

Community-based firm is seeking

persons to help seniors live

enriching lives safely at home

Assist with daily duties including

cleaning cooking bathing

grooming shopping reading etc

Must have valid driverrsquos license

and reliable vehicle for transport

SN11003602

HOrTICULTUrE SPECIALIST ndash PT

Local resortconference center needs

persons to maintain grounds and

public areas by assisting with planting

trimmingpruning shrubstrees

mulching watering raking leaves

general lawn maintenance and snow

removal Need one to three monthsrsquo

related experience or training

SN11001904

EOE

vIEw OUr JOB LIST

We list other jobs on the Web at

wwwcolancasterpaus

lanco_aging To learn more about

applying for the 55+ Job Bank

and these jobs call the

Employment Unit at

(717) 299-7979SN-GEN03

SN11006301Age 55 or over Unemployed The 55+ Job Bank is one ofthree services offered by Employment Unit at the Office ofAging

Jobs are matched with those looking for work Based on anevaluation of your skills and abilities we can match you with aposition needed by a local employer Some employers arespecifically looking for older workers because of the reliabilityand experience they bring to the workplace There is a mix offull-time and part-time jobs covering all shifts requiringvarying levels of skill and experience and offering a wide rangeof salaries

The other services available through the Office of Aging arethe Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)and the regularly scheduled Job Search Workshops

mdash Volunteer Opportunities mdash

Job

Opportunities

Ihave been known to say that justbecause something is old doesnrsquotmean it is automatically valuable I

have junk in my house my grandmotherhad junk in her house hellip sometimes itrsquosjust older junk

With those sage words ofwisdom offered to the masses here aresome creative ideas about what to dowith those keepsakes that you just canrsquotpart with but you donrsquot want to storeaway in a plastic tub for the rest of yourlife

Objects that have some value to youon some level but that really wonrsquot makea big difference when it comes to cashingin are the objects that are the topic ofthis particular column

Repurposing is very popularnow There are more people seeking outantiques and thrift-store items in order toreuse or recycle them than people whojust want to collect for collectingrsquos

sake Be sure youonly repurpose thoseobjectsthat really are notvaluable

Of course youdonrsquot want torepurpose thatChippendale sidetable or a Picassodrawing so get itchecked out beforeyou move aheadOnce youknow that you havea low-valueobject consider some creative ideas

Piecing Up the PlatesPlates can be among some of the most

inexpensive collectibles that nearlyeveryone has hanging around the houseattic or yard sale Vintage decorative

floral plates can be usedat parties and even givenaway to guests as favorsThey really spruce up abuffet line block partyor family get-together

Look around yourgrandmarsquos auntrsquos andneighborrsquos cupboardsand see if you can spotany plates I have somechipped yet colorfulexamples from the1970s hanging aroundmy cabinets that wouldbe prime examples for

this projectSome creative craft aficionados

have taken such plates broken them intopieces and used them in craft projectsJust break the inexpensive plates into 2-to 4-inch pieces and then use them asyou would tiles

Some of the most popular repurposingobjects for old plates are refrigeratormagnets Just simply stick an adhesive-backed magnet to the back of your platepiece

Some damaged or chipped plates havebeen recycled into a decorative concreteframe around the kidsrsquo sandbox or kiddiepool area They will look great stuccoedor glued onto wooden birdhousesgarden jardinieres or birdbathsand trivets

Some folks have used broken platesas walkways leading to a garden shed orpool house These are some great ways touse those damaged and not-so-valuable floral plates and keep thememories too

Picking Up JewelryDamaged jewelry or fancy buttonsmdash

particularly cheap pieces of costumejewelry that can no longer be repaired or

Cool Ideas for the Not-so-Valuables

Art and Antiques by Dr Lori

Lori Verderame

Photo courtesy staff of wwwDrLoriVcom

Vintage china or mismatchedplates with minor damage are

often repurposed

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Silent OvationI purse my lipsmdashmy cheeks widenjaw stiffensnostrils flarebrow scoresneck braceseyebrows blendhands clenchas if willpowerand taught muscles alonecould plug the wall and hold back the deep seaBut eyes slowly fill spilltears betray what lies unfathomedWhat assails my earspours over my heartrsquotil it tremblesCrumbles

Musicflows across my mindslides under invisible barriersvibrates faint chordsstirs tension

A bugler plays ldquoTapsrdquomdasha lyrist soothes with psalmsmdasha choir declares Messiahrsquos ldquoHallelujahrdquomdashorchestras play once-defiant ldquoFinlandiardquomdashgold medalists glow in national anthemrsquos auramdashor a chorus underscores Jean Valjeanrsquos plea ldquoBring Him HomerdquoWithout warningIrsquom tuned and tiedto abiding themesof certain endingstemporal triumphspromising tomorrowsmdashnew secret anniversariesof the heartmdashmy own momentous momentsmarked anointedinfused with tears

Written and submitted by Evelyn Merriam

wornmdashcan be reused and made intoreally cool art objects

Damaged pieces of costume jewelrycan be the source for jewelrypictures by sewing or gluingthe broken pieces onto a piece of velvetfelt or fabric Then the textileis framed as you would a collage

Old broken jewelry or pieces thereofcan be made into a brooch tussymussy or brooch bouquet comprised ofboth fresh flowers and colorful fake-gemstone pins in the shape of flowers

Country music star MirandaLambert carried a brooch bouquet ather country-themed wedding It is acool union of vintage and Victorian

fresh and fauxSome pieces of costume jewelry are

valuable so be sure to check out thevalue with an appraisal before you starttaking apart the jewelry pieces that arestill intact However the damagedpieces are fair game for you crafters outthere

Celebrity PhD antiques appraiser authorand award-winning TV personality Dr Lorihosts antiques appraisal events worldwideDr Lori is the star appraiser on Discoverychannelrsquos TV show AuctionKings Visit wwwDrLoriVcomwwwFacebookcomDoctorLori LoriVerderame at Google+ or call (888) 431-1010

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LANCASTER COUNTY

May 14 20159 am ndash 2 pm

Millersville UniversityMarauder Court

21 South George StreetMillersville

16th Annual

CHESTER COUNTY

Date and location tobe determined

Please watch website for updates

12th Annual

DAUPHIN COUNTY

April 2 20159 am ndash 2 pmHershey Lodge325 University Drive

Hershey

16th Annual

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Traveltizers Travel Appetizers Stories that Whet the Appetite for Travel

By Andrea Gross

Irsquom half-submerged in a luxuriouswhirlpool tub sipping from a glass ofsweet ice wine and looking out the

window at the cascading waters ofHorseshoe Falls the largest of the threefalls that make up Niagara Falls

Over there in the distance is theUnited States Here at the RadissonHotel is Canada

Divided in part by the Niagara Riverthe two countries share the falls withHorseshoe on the Canadian side andAmerican and Bridal Veil falls technicallyin the United States although betterviewed from Canada

Theyrsquore not the tallest falls in theworld but theyrsquore among the mostpowerful and tonight illuminated infestive colors theyrsquore surely the mostbeautiful

Waterfalls wine and a whirlpooltubmdashcould there be a more glorious wayto spend New Yearrsquos Eve I think not buta party is waiting outsidemdashnot just any

party but one of the grandest in Canadaand the only one thatrsquos televised fromcoast to coast

In short ldquoItrsquos Canadarsquos answer toTimes Squarerdquo says Niagara Falls MayorJim Diodati

My husband and I don our parkasmdashDecember weather in Niagara typicallyranges from the low 20s to the mid-30smdashand set out for Queen VictoriaPark

Itrsquos not far from the hotel and as we

walk along the path bordering the fallswersquore surrounded by trees sparkling withmore than a million lights and more than100 illuminated displays representingeverything from Noahrsquos ark and an Inuitkayak to humongous Canadian andUnited States flags

By the time we arrive at the parkmusic is blaring from the stage and theplace is packed with revelers Off to theside the Skylon Tower rises 775 feetabove the falls

The circular top which resembles aspace station is aglow with lights andthe exterior glass-enclosed elevator calledthe ldquoYellow Bugrdquo streaks up and downferrying visitors to and from therevolving dining room and observationdeck at the top

The countdown begins shortly beforemidnight Eight seven six hellip one TheYellow Bug zooms to the top fireworksexplode from the tower and the crowdroars Then led by the performers onstage everyone begins singing ldquoAuldLang Synerdquo

Niagara Fallsrsquo New Yearrsquos Bash

Niagara Falls consists of three separate waterfallsFrom left American Falls Bridal Veil Falls Horseshoe Falls

Horseshoe Falls is wider than sevenfootball fields and as the water dropsthe distance of a 13-story building itcreates an explosion of mist

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Itrsquos almost 1 am when we head backto the Radisson and we have to run tocatch the Falls Incline Railway before itcloses This saves us the uphill hike fromthe street-level park to the FallsviewTourist Area where the hotels casinoeateries and shops are located

We arrive in our room chilled butthrilled ready to start the new year

The next day we explore more ofNiagararsquos winter offerings

After walking farther along the 3-mileillumination route we warm up amongstthe poinsettias and Christmas cacti at theFloral Showhouse and then make ourway to Journey Behind the Falls anattraction that helps us truly appreciatethe size and splendor of Niagara

Dressed in waterproof ponchos(distributed free at the entrance) weslosh through tunnels to emerge 13stories below ground level at the pointwhere Horseshoe Falls crashes into theLower Niagara River

Wersquore showered with mist as theequivalent of more than 1 millionbathtubs full of water rush over the fallsevery hour traveling at a speed of 25mph (During the winter the lowerobservation deck is closed but therersquosdrama and moisture aplenty on theupper deck)

Although itrsquos possible to see all threefalls from the ground-level walkway wetake a helicopter ride in order to betterunderstand the arearsquos geography From up

high we can see how the Niagara Riverwhich begins in Lake Erie and flowsnorth into Lake Ontario divides as itcircles around Goat Island

The southern side plummets over acliff to form Horseshoe Falls while thenorthern side leads to American Falls andBridal Veil Falls These two smaller fallsare in turn separated from each other bythe much smaller landmass of LunaIsland

Finally since the Niagara Peninsula isone of the top ice-wine-producingregions in the world we visit InniskillinEstate Winery an award-winningproducer of the luxury wine We see thevineyards where harvesting of the frozengrapes has just begun watch a video ofthe production process and sample threedifferent types of ice wine RieslingCabernet Franc and Sparkling

We canrsquot agree on which one we likebest so we splurge on mini-bottles ofeach If we canrsquot make it back to Niagaranext year at least wersquoll be able tocelebrate at homemdashbut it wonrsquot be thesame without the whirlpool tub and themagnificent view of the falls

If you goNiagararsquos Winter Festival of Lights

runs through Jan 12 2015wwwniagaraparkscomwwwradissoncomniagarafallsca

Photos copy Irv Green unless otherwise notedstory by Andrea Gross (wwwandreagrosscom)

Photo courtesy of Winter Festival of Lights

Niagararsquos Winter Festival of Lightsfeatures a Christmas Tree Walk that

extends more than 3 miles

Photo courtesy of Niagara Parks Commission

The Falls are illuminated at night adding tothe festive air of the holiday season

Photo courtesy of Niagara Parks Commission

Fireworks mark the coming of theNew Year during Niagararsquos

New Yearrsquos Eve bash

Photo courtesy of Winter Festival of Lights

A three-story-tall illuminated flag ofCanada welcomes folks from the

United States who make up half of the11 million travelers who visit

Niagara each year

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SaturdayJanuary 17 2015

Racestart10am

LocationLancasterCountyCentralParkPavilion22(KiwanisLodge)

Prizes will be awarded to the overall top three male and female finishersand top three male and female finishers in each age category

First three finishers with dogs (any age group) will also receive prizes

Race fees $20 if received by January 8 2015 $25 after January 82015 Only people who pre-register (with payment) by January 8 willhave the option of receiving a t-shirt

Proceeds benefit the Sierra Club ndash Lancaster Grouprsquos environmentalcleanup and education efforts throughout Lancaster County

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When you were much muchyounger you may havewondered if your mind was

playing tricks Has that monster underyour childhood bed vanished only to bereplaced by other mental quirks alsounsettling as you age Where did I leave my keys The check I wrote a moment ago is not

in sight The envelope in which it is to bemailed is here in front of me I keep hearing the same song over and

over in my mind (a phenomenon calledldquoearwormsrdquo)

You are not losing your mind Theseare mild irritations not alarms Alarmsare triggered when you forget to turn offthe range or you become disoriented asto time or place

That famous painting called TheScream of Nature by Norwegian artistEdvard Munch intrigues us because itportrays how we feel on occasion The

agonized subject inthe painting isclasping his headwith the palms ofhis hands themouth opened intoa large oval thepanicked eyesglancing skyward

He stands on abridge but theartist does notshow to where thebridge leads Whatlies ahead

PerhapsMunchrsquos figuresuffers fromgerontophobiawhich is the irrational fear of aging andwhat lies ahead Symptoms include anyof several apprehensions such as socialisolation inadequate resources and

inability to remainphysically self-sufficient

Most seniors do notexperience that phobiaon a recurring basisYet we are fascinated byMunchrsquos paintingbecause it illustrates arare extreme in ourresponse to anxieties

Seniors like othersexperience normalepisodic bouts ofmelancholy It can besevere temporarily aswhen brought on bydeath of someone inthe family or a friend

Less severe is holiday melancholy wherewe feel excluded from participating withothers in the general merriment

Causes of our dark moods are not

always clear It could be eitherinsufficient or excessive sleep stresstaking or not taking medication orsimply a misdiagnosis

If the melancholy becomes chronicone might be prescribed anantidepressant Some prescriptions workfor some people and not others Patientsreportedly try different antidepressants todetermine which works best Theyrsquorecaught in a casino of choices where theyhope to place the right bet

Severe melancholy or depression hasbeen a characteristic of many of the mostimportant contributors to our culture Ifthese personalities had lived during whatis called the ldquoProzac Generationrdquo wemight have been deprived of their genius

Aristotle concluded that ldquoall men whohave become outstanding in philosophystatesmanship poetry or the arts aremelancholicrdquo He saw melancholy as an

Are You Losing Your Mind

My 22 Centsrsquo Worth

Walt Sonneville

The Scream of Natureby Edvard Munch

please see MIND page 23

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To schedule a tour please call

717-336-5501 x-309 or800-406-2273

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Sylvia says The staff and residents of

Colonial Lodge Community wish you

peace and joy during this holiday season

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Do you know a 50+ volunteer who gives selflessly to others Tell us what makes him or her

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The NationalAssociation of Watch ampClock Collectorsrsquo(NAWCC) Watch ampClock Museum and theLibrary amp ResearchCenter named Mariettaresident GregoryGerhart Volunteer of theYear Recently Gerhartreceived an award for hisgenerous contribution oftime

Gerhartrsquos uncle a member of theNAWCC introduced him to theassociation more than 40 years agoGerhart has been a member for manyyears and after he retired from theKellogg Company he decided topursue his interest in the NAWCC byvolunteering at the museum

He regularly enjoys greetingworldwide members and visitors

guiding group tours andtaking on various museumgallery projects Gerhartrsquospositive experience nowincludes serving as a part-time gallery attendant

ldquoGreg took it uponhimself to makeimprovements in themuseumrsquos lighting byusing his technicalexperience in rebuildingthe museumrsquos display case

lighting unitsrdquo said Noel Poiriermuseum director

ldquoWith funds from a donor andsupport from the unitsrsquo manufacturerGreg was able to singlehandedlyimprove the experience of ourmuseum visitors by ensuring that theobjects on display are adequatelylighted It simply wouldnrsquot have beenpossible without himrdquo

Greg Gerhart

NAWCC Names Volunteer of the Year

RSVP of the CapitalRegion has named TanyaWest as the LancasterCounty Volunteer of theMonth for December

West has beenvolunteering withLancaster Countyorganizations sinceshortly after movingfrom Erie in the 1960sShe averages 500volunteer hours per year with manyyears significantly higher

West is the epitome ofvolunteerism as a way of life In thepast she served as a volunteer boardmember and officer of a dozennonprofit organizations ranging fromGirl Scouts to 4-H and from brain-injured children to the disabled

West continues to demonstrate hercommitment with eight different

Lancaster Countycommunity organizationsShe currently serves on theboards of Mental HealthAmerica and ContactLancaster Helpline

In addition shevolunteers with Kiwanisand Community ActionProgramrsquos povertysimulationsTanya West is great

example of volunteer service inLancaster County

For information on volunteeropportunities or to submit the name of avolunteer for future recognition emaillancasterrsvpcapregorg or call RSVPrsquosLancaster County office at (717) 847-1539 or the statewide Senior Corps ofPennsylvania hotline toll-free at (800)870-2616

Tanya West

West Chosen as Volunteer of the Month

16 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

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By Christina Cardamone

Seniors and baby boomers filled the Spooky NookSports complex in Manheim for the 18th annualLancaster County 50plus EXPO in November

The event co-hosted by OLP EvENtS and theLancaster County Office of Aging allowed visitors togather information on a variety of topics enjoyentertainment and attend informative sessions

As attendees gathered for this free one-day eventthey connected with exhibitors there to discuss homeimprovement health and wellness finances retirementcommunities funeral preplanning and more

ldquoI think the best thing about the EXPO at SpookyNook is the visibilityrdquo said Jenny Flamm a MessiahLifeways at Mount Joy County Homes representativeldquoLots of folks stopping to talk and have conversationand even if theyrsquore not particularly ready to make themove today or even tomorrow it will still be in theirmemoryrdquo

The 2014 Lancaster County 50plus EXPO featured aspecial focus on aging in place reflecting most boomersrsquoand seniorsrsquo wishes to age safely and comfortably intheir homes for as long as possible

United Disabilities Services presented a large displayof products available to help adults age in place such aswalk-in bathtubs and showers handrails scooters stairlifts and more

Alison Sprankle BS CMC and Lori BrenizerSmith CTRS MHAED of Good News Consultingpresented seminars on dementia care Listeners learnedwhat to expect as the disease progresses and how tocommunicate more effectively with the afflicted

Free health screenings also assisted guests in

evaluating their stroke risk balance BMI and hearing ldquo[The EXPO] gives the chance for people to ask a

question they may not ask by just coming andknocking on your doorrdquo said Ed Kurek of The GroffsFamily Funeral Home ldquoPeople are willing to ask hereon a one-on-one basis You can then talk to them andgive them some options and I think thatrsquos one goodreason to be hererdquo

As the day continued the crowd grew even larger ldquoI was really surprised at the turnoutrdquo Kurek added

ldquoI wasnrsquot expecting as many [visitors] as there wererdquoOne of those many visitors was Dottie Nikolaus of

Lancaster city who was no stranger to the 50plus EXPO ldquoIrsquove been here before and I really enjoy it I like the

variety of areas such as travel home repair and eventhe end-of-life servicesrdquo she said ldquoThe entertainmentthis year has been excellent toordquo

It was standing-room only when the dayrsquosentertainment kicked off at 10 am The Dutch AppleDinner Theatre performed select songs from theirfinishing 2014 show season and previewed numbersfrom their upcoming 2015 shows including Mid-LifeThe Crisis Continues Les Miseacuterables and Rogers andHammersteinrsquos Oklahoma

Guests enjoyed the vintage- and modern-era Lioneltrain sets that were on display thanks to CoolTrains Infull operation during the course of the EXPO thedisplay comprised three operating tracks eachshowcasing their own train as well as a miniature trainstation gas station convenience stores and tiny carsand trucks

Jerry Mitchell education and outreach specialistfrom the Office of Attorney General used acombination of video presentation and lecture to share

his knowledge on senior scams and how best to protectyour identity and assets from fraudulent activity

Stauffers of Kissel Hill Greenhouse Manager JayUlrich hosted a container-gardening demonstrationUlrich used a mix of annuals and perennials andshowed how to combine textures and colors to create aperfect focal point or accent

Chris Poje 2010 Pa StatE SENiOr idOL winnerserenaded the crowd with renditions of Sinatra andother musical artists from throughout the decades Histake on Lee Greenwoodrsquos ldquoGod Bless the USArdquo gotthe audience to its feet and singing with patriotic pride

That patriotism carried over at the Keystone MilitaryFamilies booth where EXPO attendees donated itemsor cash toward the nonprofitrsquos Stockings for Soldierscollection Each year KMF sends care packages andChristmas stockings to American soldiers serving athome and abroad

Back on stage 2012 Pa StatE SENiOr idOL winnerVickie Kissinger wooed the crowd with a set of smoothand powerful performances

Matt Macis a charismatic song-and-dance performerand a headliner in his own right presented familiartunes from Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Sinatraand other musical greats

Other fun features of the day were the new puttingcontestmdashthe winner took home $100 cashmdashand thefree salon services offered in the Pamper U ZoneGuests paused in their way around the EXPO floor totake advantage of a free haircut manicure or minimassage

The 50plus EXPOs presented by OLP EvENtS willreturn in spring 2015 For more information call(717)-285-1350 or visit www50plusexpopacom

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What do Bing Crosby ElvisPresley Martina McBrideAlvin and the Chipmunks

The Beach Boys Patty Loveless TheOsmonds Perry Como and TheMormon Tabernacle Choir have incommon

The answer They have all sung andrecorded the song ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo

ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo is in fact theworldrsquos most popular Christmas songhaving sold more than 125000000copies It has been recorded in DutchYiddish Japanese and even Swahili

Written by Irving Berlin ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo is a fascinating footnote inAmerican cultural history A Jewishsongwriter wrote a universal bestsellingsong about a day celebrating the birth ofChristianityrsquos founder

Also unusual is the fact that IrvingBerlin did not like the Christmas holidayThat time of year brought back memories

of the tragic death of his infant sonIrving Berlin Jr in December 1928

Berlinrsquos inspiration may have comefrom his being a lonely andnostalgic northeasterntransplant caught in LosAngeles during the holidayseason There the palmtrees and summerliketemperatures in Decembermade him yearn for hismore familiar winter coldweather and snow

Berlinrsquos song originally began with thisintroductory verse

The sun is shiningThe grass is greenThe orange and palm trees swayTherersquos never been such a dayIn Beverly Hills LABut itrsquos December the 24thAnd Irsquom longing to be up north hellip

And then follows the line known andsung all around the planet everyDecember ldquoIrsquom dreaming of a white

Christmas helliprdquo Berlinrsquos labors over this

song took placethroughout a night inJanuary 1940 Whencompleted Berlin wasexcited about his creationdescribing it as a ldquoroundrdquosong his term for thoserare tunes that seemed to

flow from him effortlessly and seamlessly ldquoWe working composers all too often

in the interest of expediency sharpen ourpencils get out that square sheet of paperand become too slickrdquo he later explainedldquoThose forced efforts are lsquosquarersquo songsBut sometimes a song is natural We maystart it to order for a specific scene orshow but our subconscious beings go towork and the song is just thererdquo

On a Monday morning when hecompleted ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo Berlinrushed to his office proclaiming toHelmy Kresa his transcriber ldquoI want youto take down a song I wrote over theweekend Not only is it the best song Iever wrote itrsquos the best song anybody everwroterdquo

Initially skeptical Kresa wrote downthe notes as Berlin sitting at a pianobegan to play the song While Kresalistened and transcribed his skepticismevaporated

ldquoAs he started to sing I knew rightaway that the way he juxtaposed thewarmth of Southern California with thecold snow would make it a hitrdquo Kresarecalled ldquoand when he sang the chorus Iknew it really was the greatest song everwritten I was as thrilled as he wasrdquo

The duo continued working

The Worldrsquos Most Popular Christmas Song

Fragments of History

Victor Parachin

please see SONG page 23

When readers meet me theynever want to talk to meInstead they excitedly look

all around for my husband sayingldquoWherersquos Bobrdquo

Everyone loves Bob But they feelsorry for him because I often make himlook like a doofus (which he is) in mycolumns They look at him with pity andsay ldquoYoursquore such a good sportrdquo

Well Irsquom here to tell you Bob adoresit when I write about him When I donrsquotinclude him hersquoll ask ldquoWhat about merdquowith an insanely disappointed look onhis face

Having said all that last week he hadto fast for routine blood work whichmeant no food after midnight No bigdeal right

Early that evening he was face downon the couch I knelt down andmassaged his shoulders

ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo I saidEver so slowly he raised his head

ldquoDonrsquot you remember the medicalprocedure Irsquom about to getrdquo

ldquoItrsquos not anoperation sweetsItrsquos just a bloodtestrdquo

He sat upldquoJUST A BLOODTESTrdquo

I quietly tiptoedout of the room

At five tomidnight I foundhim in the kitchengorging on frozenpizza

ldquoSheesh Bob Donrsquot you want to nukeit firstrdquo

ldquoTherersquos no timerdquoI lovingly took his hands but he

crazily pulled away and franticallysearched through the cookie jar

ldquoWhere are the peanut buttercookiesrdquo he said

Slowly I stepped backward andwhispered ldquoImdashImdashmay have finishedthem last nightrdquo

ldquoWHATrdquo

ldquoWell I um I wantedcookiesrdquo

ldquoOh so you wantedcookies did you I willnever forgive you for thisrdquo

He dragged himself offto bed I quietly got inbed too In exactly threeminutes he startedmoaning the song fromOliver ldquoFood gloriousfoodmdashhot sausage andmustardrdquo

Less than an hour later he sneezedonce and said ldquoStarvation has caused meto get a coldrdquo

Now I donrsquot like gender stereotypingBut I take that back when it comes to acold Thatrsquos because Bob gets ldquomancoldsrdquo During his last one he threwhimself an ldquoIrsquom going to dierdquo party

I realized that the way I wasapproaching this was all wrong So Ichanged And miraculously I also foundthe cure to the common cold

ldquoYoursquoll be OKrdquo I said ldquoRight afteryour blood work wersquoll get rid of yourcold Instead of heading to your favoritediner like we planned for a lusciousomelet made with grilled apples cheddarcheese and bacon wersquoll keep you onnothing but chicken broth all dayrdquo

Suddenly he stopped sneezingldquoSweets we couldnrsquot have gone to the

diner anywayrdquo I said ldquoYoursquore obviouslytoo weak from starvation Wersquoll go theresomeday sometimemdashfar far from nowsince it will clearly take a long time foryou to recover from your horrible fastingordealrdquo

And with that he jumped out of bedand said ldquoI feel greatrdquo

After the blood work we went to therestaurant where Bob made a speedyrecovery as he reveled in mouthfuls ofglorious food

That week I wound up with amonster cold I knew Bob would get backat me for how I tricked him into gettingbetter I stayed in bedmdashwaiting

He found my grandmotherrsquos quilt inthe cupboard and placed it on metenderly snugging it under my chin

Between sneezes I said ldquoThis is theworst cold Irsquove ever had Go ahead Makefun of me I deserve itrdquo

ldquoYep you dordquo he said putting on hisjacket and getting the car keys

ldquoBob yoursquore going out when Irsquom onmy deathbedrdquo

When he came home he had a bagwith him He took out a chicken pot piemy favorite Kleenex made with aloe acopy of People magazine and a carton ofmint chocolate chip ice cream

He propped up our pillows We spentthe day together watching Murphy Brownreruns and luxuriating in thebreathtaking nearness of each other

So of course everyone loves BobThatrsquos because we all know that he is justlike thismdashsensitive lovingcompassionate and adoringmdasheven whenI donrsquot have a cold

Saralee Perel is an award-winning nationallysyndicated columnist Her new book isCracked Nuts amp Sentimental Journeys StoriesFrom a Life Out of Balance To find out morevisit wwwsaraleeperelcom or emailsperelsaraleeperelcom

18 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

50plus Senior News continues to bring important information as well asentertaining articles to the 50+ community We at On-Line Publisherswould like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the

editorial contributors of 50plus Senior News

It is through the varied interestsand considerable talents of ourcontributors and freelance writersthat such a range of informativeand entertaining content isavailable to read each monthThe pages of 50plus Senior Newsare enriched by your contributions

Mike Clark (The Way I See It)

Angelo Coniglio (The Search for Our Ancestry)

Al Goodman (Beyond the Battlefield )

Andrea Gross (Traveltizers)

John Johnston (Social Security News)

Dr Lori (Art and Antiques)

Gloria May (NurseNews)

Clyde McMillan-Gamber (The Beauty in Nature)

Jim Miller (The Savvy Senior)

Victor Parachin (Fragments of History)

Saralee Perel (Such is Life)

Dr Leonard Perry (The Green Mountain Gardener)

Ted Rickard (The Squint-Eyed Senior)

Sy Rosen (Older But Not Wiser)

Walt Sonneville (My 22 Centsrsquo Worth)

Nick Thomas (Tinseltown Talks)

Robert Wilcox (Salute to a Veteran)

Judith Zausner (Creativity Matters)

Thank YouColumnists

Such is Life

Saralee Perel

When a Man Canrsquot Have Food

Bob and Saralee at the diner

The best of Christmases and thehigh point of the feast daymarking the beginning of the

Christian era was the year I got theelectric train An electric train has a lot ofpieces And you can take the pieces apartand put them back together in your ownfashion any old way you want to

The next best part of Christmas wascousin-visiting Here the cousinsmdashalmostall male and within a couple years of myown agemdashbecame real people not justthe last or next wearer of hand-me-downldquoSunday bestrdquo

They were here in person kids I couldplay with bringing with them the cold-fresh of December into our second-floorapartment

Gift inspection was the first order ofbusiness for visiting cousins Even beforehellos it was ldquoWhad-ja-getrdquomdashall oneword Without waiting for a responsethis was followed by ldquoWhad-else-ja-getrdquo

The year of the electric train was atriumph of familial snobberyQuestioning never got past the firstldquowhad-ja-getrdquo Instantly four cousinswere on hands and knees takingeverything apart to rearrange it revisingit to anything but the drearilysymmetrical layout plotted by Lionel

There was never enough track ofcourse There never would bemdashnot forthe fledgling empire builders who werealready looking down the hall to thedining room wondering how manypieces and how many Christmases itwould take to get there

There was one other Christmas giftthat even among my cousins wouldsquash the ldquowhad-ja-getsrdquo If you got anErector Set you simply pointed at thebox

You tried not to look too superioracting as though lavish gifts were an

everyday thingwith you Youmight beinterrupted byyour auntinsisting youtry on ldquoat leastthe jacketrdquofrom theSunday outfither son hadfinallyoutgrown But the moment was stillyours

The Erector Set consisted entirely ofparts Nothing was put together in thefirst place hundreds of metal pieces steelwheels nuts and boltsmdashendlesspossibilities for both construction andeventual dismembermentmdashand theruination of hundreds of vacuumcleaners

(My Aunt Ella used to claim that theErector Set people were subsidized by theHoover people But then Aunt Ella alsoclaimed that opening an umbrellaindoors made the roof leak and onerainy spring she turned out to be rightabout that)

One year a cousin we visited got anIrish Mail This was a sidewalk vehiclethat you steered with your feet andpropelled by working a handlebar backand forth

It was really a neat machine and onceyou got the rhythm of it you could workup some real speedmdashplenty enough tobecome a pedestrian hazard and getyelled at

But the Irish Mail was expensive andthus unheard of in his neighborhood soit simply had to be ldquodorkyrdquo which meantit was soon abandoned and left in a darkcorner of the cousinrsquos basement It was agift from the other side of the family an

uncle bymarriage wholived in a swellapartmentbuilding thatdidnrsquot allowkids

There was asuper-deluxemodel of theErector Set thatactually had a

miniature steam engine with it None ofus cousins had one but there was anonly child named Arnold who lived in afirst-floor apartment down the blockwho did

The engine would have made a lot offriends for Arnold who could have usedsome help in that department since henot only had steel-rimmed glasses butwore braces too

But his mother wouldnrsquot let anybody

play with it because it was too dangerousSo we kept pushing Arnold into snowbanks or bushes for all the next year untilhe and his steam engine finally moved tothe suburbs

Eventually the cousins went separateways Some uncles became prosperousand relocated to airier neighborhoodsToday the children of the cousins andthe cousins of the cousins donrsquot evenknow one another

Which is a pity really If all thecousins chipped in we could get theextra track for the train and the ErectorSet with the miniature steam engineThen wersquod get together again and makeall those nifty things that are pictured onthe lids of the boxes

A collection of Ted Rickardrsquos family-funessays is titled Anything Worth Knowing ILearned from the Grandkids It is nowavailable in paperback on Amazoncom

www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 19

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Cousins for Christmas

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mjoyceonlinepubcom

Artist Shares 100 Faces 100 StoriesPhotographer Molly Kraybillrsquos

display on aging ldquoOne Hundredrdquowill be on display in the Harvest ViewGallery of Landis Homes from 430to 830 pm through Jan 15

A 2009 graduate of LancasterMennonite High School Kraybillgraduated in 2013 from EasternMennonite University inHarrisonburg Va with a degree inphotography and digitalcommunications

The ldquoart of agingrdquo took on newmeaning for Kraybill whophotographed women ages 1 to 100

for her senior art show titled ldquoOneHundredrdquo

ldquolsquoOne Hundredrsquo is an explorationof the female experience of agingrdquosays Kraybill ldquoI photographed onefemale for every age 1 through 100and asked each one the samequestion lsquoWhat do you like aboutyour agersquo

ldquoThe result is a colorful visualjourney through the wisdom painand joy that aging brings Frombraces to wrinkles from the simpledelights of being a kindergartner tothe losses of older age I have found

that age is something to be celebratedembraced and most importantlynothing to be ashamed ofrdquo

For Kraybill talking with theparticipants shed new light on aging

ldquoThey made me realize that Ishouldnrsquot be scared of the futurerdquo saidKraybill ldquoIt makes me appreciateliving in the moment

ldquoIrsquom excited to agerdquoLandis Homes is located at 1001

E Oregon Road Lititz Moreinformation is available atwwwlandishomesorg or by calling(717) 381-3550

Pumpkin ContestCelebrates Creativity

Lancaster native Molly Kraybill currently lives inWashington DC where she teaches digital art

in a public elementary school

Residents staff and localvolunteers at Garden Spot Villagerecently teamed up for the first-ever on-campus ldquoPack-A-Paloozardquoto benefit Operation ChristmasChild a project of SamaritanrsquosPurse an international Christianrelief and evangelismorganization

The group packed 120 red-and-green holiday-themedshoeboxes with school and craftsupplies toys toothbrushes andtoothpaste and other items Theboxes will be distributed to needychildren overseas

In addition to the boxespacked at Pack-A-Palooza GardenSpot Village distributed another 100boxes to individual residents forpacking Packers included a personal

note of encouragement in each boxSamaritanrsquos Purse has run

Operation Christmas Child each yearsince 1993

First place ndash The Carousel created bythe St Annersquos receptionist office

Second place ndash The Popcorn Bucket(SARC cinema) created by the first-floor

nursing staff Third place ndash The GumballMachine created by the

admissions and social work team

After the votes were compiled thewinners of the annual St AnnersquosRetirement Community pumpkin-decorating contest were announced at thecommunityrsquos annual Halloween party

The winners were

Volunteers Barbara SlowthowerShirley Fulton and Therese Hodson sortcrayons and other supplies to be packedinto shoeboxes for Operation ChristmasChild during the recent Pack-A-Palooza

event at Garden Spot Village

GSV Hosts First On-CampusPack-A-PaloozaThe Garden Spot Village holiday train

room celebrating its 10th anniversary thisyear is open to the public from 130 to 4pm on Saturdays through Dec 27

Even repeat visitors will find lots ofnew highlights on both O-gauge andHO-gauge layouts

The O-gauge layout features a hobocamp Sunoco Oil siding many detailedstructures and LED lighting A newLionel Legacy remote control systemmakes it possible to run five trains atonce

Now visitors can push a button tomove workers around a control towerand operate a sawmill with a conveyor-belt log loader

These new features are in addition toan operating freight station coal loadergas station and water tower

Visitors will also see a 15-foot earlyhandcrafted Lionel O-gauge circus train

This year club members can operatemuch of the HO-gauge display through

a computer or smart phone The displaynow features more detailed roadcrossings with crossing gates that raiseand lower with flashing lights andringing bells

Visitors will still be able to get anengineerrsquos-eye view from the engine ofone of the trains on a 55-inch wallmonitor

Garden Spot Village is located at 433S Kinzer Ave Admission is freedonations are accepted For informationand directions call (717) 355-6000

Garden Spot Village Train Clubmembers Mike Lanyon left and

Mike ldquoFitzrdquo Fitzgerald

Holiday Train Room Open to Public

because I eventually got him into ittoordquo

Leh began to study antiques learningfrom older people hersquod meet at the fleamarkets who would show him what tolook for and what wasnrsquot worth it

From there he gained an interest inblue-decorated stoneware which hefound more interesting than bottles aseach was handmade and uniquelydecorated

ldquoI learned at some point that diversityis goodrdquo he said ldquoI got into all avenuesof antiquing buying painted furnitureiron glass pottery oil paintings basketsand chinardquo

While he works full-time as asalesman estimator Leh has filled hisweekends running to different auctionsHe still loves variety but he keeps asharp eye out for his favorite blue crocks

He looks for ones with specialdecorations Tulips and other floraldesigns are most common with fruitfalling as a close second and birds as athird The rarest finds have moons catsor dogs

Leh has close to 100 crocks in hispersonal collection and said he canrsquot evenbegin to count the bottles No matterhow many he gets he keeps his findslocal

His fascination with history pushedhim to sell his home and move inSeptember to a 1798 stone house builtby Thomas Pettit the son of a countyfounder

The architecture is unparalleled Lehsaid There are seven fireplaces thickwindow boxes and original chair railsand hardwood floors through the home

The house was added to the NationalRegister of Historic Places in 1983 It isthe perfect environment for Lehrsquosnumerous treasures now displayed andincorporated into the housersquos deacutecor

ldquoI just love historyrdquo he said ldquoIt makes

perfect sense for me to have a place likethis to fill with the items I am sofascinated withrdquo

While antiques became a huge part ofLehrsquos life he slowly made it a familyaffair His father bought a home inupstate New York that was built in 1894and together they decorated it withperiod items that fit the theme of thehome

Over the years his fatherrsquos collectiongrew and he started selling things withhis son sharing a booth at a localantique mart Soon they had two boothsand eventually three The younger Lehno longer has a booth but his father stillruns one out of Easton Pa

A lot of the antiques Leh tries to sellare higher-end items that can sit too longat a local market He finds better luck

sending those to auctionsVisiting one is an experience he

saidldquoItrsquos the people itrsquos the food itrsquos

the triprdquo he said ldquoTherersquos not anauction I donrsquot go to where I donrsquot

know peoplerdquoAlthough antiquing can be expensive

it doesnrsquot have to be Leh saidHersquos bought many things for more

than $10000 including a LancasterCounty farm table he bought thissummer

But there are a variety of levels atwhich people can get involved headded

Every year he goes to the BaltimoreBottle Show where he sees many kidsgetting started at the same age he didSome of them walk in with $5 and leavewith 10 bottles ready to start acollection they can build on

Many of them can even specialize incertain bottles such as medicine bottlesor soda and beer bottles

ldquoMy problem was I specialized ineverythingrdquo he said laughing

Leh also finds value not necessarily inthe expensive items but in the ones thatare the most unusual

ldquoWhat they were wherever they camefrom what they were used formdashthosestories are what interest merdquo Leh said

Early Pennsylvania settlers brought alittle bit of nature into their own homeshe said painting furniture pottery andother decorations

ldquoThose are some of my favoriteitemsrdquo he said ldquoAt one point they wereall close to someonersquos heart And I liketo think I can appreciate them nowrdquo

Please note submissions must be received bythe 10th of the month prior to insertion

Submissions will be included as space permits

For more information or to submit your happenings email Megan Joyce at mjoyceonlinepubcom or mail to

50plus Senior NewsMegan Joyce

3912 Abel Drive Columbia PA 17512

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TREASURE from page 1

Some of Lehrsquos antique bottlecollection including figural

bitters bottles historical flasksand early medicine bottles

Back row from left Gaudy Dutch cup andplate Rabbitware plate Leeds plate Centerfrom left eagle butter print pewter master

salt seated Redware dog and cow butter print

Leh acquired this local farm table(circa 1820) in summer 2014

22 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

Lancaster County

Calendar of EventsCocalico Senior Association ndash (717) 336-7489Dec 12 10 am ndash Music with Sandy HeiseyDec 18 10 am ndash Compass Mark Program on ProvisionsDec 24 9 am ndash Christmas Party

Columbia Senior Center ndash (717) 684-4850Dec 3 1015 am ndash Christmas BingoDec 11 10 am ndash Christmas Special Quarryville

Presbyterian SingersDec 30 1015 am ndash New Yearrsquos Eve Party and Luncheon

Elizabethtown Area Senior Center ndash (717) 367-7984 Dec 4 10 am ndash Radio City Christmas Show VideoDec 10 10 am ndash Bingo Buddies with PreschoolDec 15 1030 am ndash Christmas Activity and Craft

Lancaster House North Happy Hearts Club SeniorCenter ndash (717) 299-1278Tuesdays 1 pm ndash Varied ActivitiesThursdays noon ndash Pinochle

Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center ndash (717) 299-3943Dec 10 930 am ndash Haircuts and ManicuresDec 12 930 am ndash Holiday Music with InstrumentsDec 24 930 am ndash Holiday Program with Santa Claus

Lancaster Rec Senior Center ndash (717) 392-2115 ext 147Dec 12 915 am ndash Benefits of POADec 18 9 am ndash Christmas PartyDec 24 1030 am ndash Baking and Decorating Christmas

Cookies

Lititz Senior Center ndash (717) 626-2800Dec 3 10 am ndash Ice Cream Social with Lancashire HallDec 10 10 am ndash Children from Owl Hill Learning

Center VisitDec 24 10 am ndash Christmas Party and Music

Luis Munoz Marin Senior Center ndash (717) 295-7989Dec 9 10 am ndash Memory Box ProjectDec 11 10 am ndash Crafty Gift Ideas for GrandchildrenDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party

Millersville Senior Center ndash (717) 871-9600Mondays and Fridays 9 am ndash Healthy Steps in Motion

ExerciseDec 19 10 am ndash Cookie ExchangeDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Music with Penn Manor Chorus

Next Gen Senior Center ndash (717) 786-4770Dec 8 930 am ndash Holiday Craft CenterpiecesDec 18 1015 am ndash Smith Middle School SingersDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party

Rodney Park Happy Hearts Club Senior Center ndash(717) 393-7786 Tuesdays noon ndash Pinochle Wednesdays 1 pm ndash Varied Activities Thursdays noon ndash Bingo

Community Programs Free and open to the public

Support Groups Free and open to the public

Dec 3 7 to 815 pmAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupWillow Lakes Outpatient Center212 Willow Valley Lakes Drive Willow Street(717) 464-9365

Dec 8 10 to 11 amAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6076jmortongardenspotvillageorg

Dec 18 noonBrain Tumor Support GroupLancaster General Health Campus Wellness Center2100 Harrisburg Pike Lancaster(717) 626-2894

Dec 22 2 to 3 pmParkinsonrsquos Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6259jshaffergardenspotvillageorg

Dec 24 6 to 8 pmEpilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania SupportGroupLancaster General HospitalStager Room 5555 N Duke St Lancaster(800) 887-7165 ext 104

Saturdays in December 130 to 4 pmTrain Room Holiday Open HouseGarden Spot Village Train Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6000

Dec 1 6 pmRed Rose Singles MeetingHossrsquos Steak amp Sea House100 W Airport Road Lititz(717) 406-6098

Dec 7 3 pmPublic Singing of Handelrsquos MessiahGrace Lutheran Church517 N Queen St Lancaster(717) 397-2748

Dec 14 9 am to 3 pmPennsylvania Music ExpoContinental Inn2285 Lincoln Highway EastLancaster(717) 898-1246wwwrecordcollectorsorg

Dec 19 6 to 9 pmMusic FridaysDowntown Lancaster (717) 341-0028

Senior Center Activities

Library Programs

Lititz Public Library 651 Kissel Hill Road Lititz (717) 626-2255Dec 3 630 pm ndash Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster CountyDec 8 130 to 330 pm Dec 16 6 to 8 pm ndash Scrabble Meet-UpsDec 16 11 am ndash Reel Talk for Everyone The Pianist

If you have an eventyou would like to includeplease email information to mjoyceonlinepubcom for

consideration

Winter is Coming hellipBefore the weather gets too

cold you should protect yourhouse and family from theelements

Here are some essential areas tocheck

Roofbull Look for missing shinglescracked flashing and brokenoverhanging tree limbs

bull Check the chimney for mortardeterioration and loose bricksInspect the underside of the rooffrom the attic for signs of leakage

Exteriorbull Check the foundation for cracksin the concrete or low spots in thesoil where water can accumulateagainst the foundation

bull Examine the caulking in the

siding and around the windowand door trims

Heat

bull Turn on the heating system andensure that the heat is beingdelivered to all outlets

bull Check the filter and change it ifnecessary Keep extra filtersaround so you can change itduring the winter season

www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 23

SONG from page 17

developing and refining ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo over several weeks and thenput it away

More than a year later in April 1941Berlin and film director Mark Sandrichwere working on a new movie HolidayInn when Berlin realized it would be theperfect forum for his Christmas song

On the Paramount Studios set wasWalter Scharf a staff music arrangerassigned to Berlin His task was to turnBerlinrsquos tunes into full-fledged orchestralnumbers

Scharf remembers Berlin tapping outldquoWhite Christmasrdquo on a piano Berlin

only had two years of formal schoolingand never learned to read or write musicScharf recalls Berlinrsquos first performance asa ldquovery roughrdquo rendition

Bing Crosby who overheard Berlinplaying the piece was not impressedCrosby a devout Catholic wantedldquoWhite Christmasrdquo removed from thefilm because he thought it would furthersecularize Christmas which he felt shouldbe a religious season

It was Scharf who eased Crosbyrsquosconcern telling the singer he thoughtldquoWhite Christmasrdquo would turn out wellReportedly Crosby rolled his eyes saying

ldquoI hope sordquoHoliday Inn opened in New York on

Aug 4 1942 It featured Bing Crosby asa singer and Fred Astaire as a dancerWhile Berlin was ecstatic andenthusiastic the reviewers barely noticedor mentioned the production

Before long however the song ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo was becoming a hit Themovie won an Oscar for Best Song in1943 and was also nominated for BestScoring of a Musical Picture and BestOriginal Story

Because the country was in the darkestdays of World War II many welcomed

this sentimental reminder of home As aresult Crosbyrsquos recording of ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo has sold more than 30 millionrecords

Crosby was amazed at the publicresponse to the song As a member of theUSOrsquos traveling ensemble he was askedby troops serving in World War II to singldquoWhite Christmasrdquo no matter what timeof year it was

More than 150 different performerswho run the entire musical gamut haverecorded this piece Crosbyrsquos version alonewas listed as the all-time top single by TheGuinness Book of World Records

asset to the giftedSuper achievers frequently are driven

to succeed to escape their ldquoBlack Dogrdquo asWinston Churchill described his owndark moods Those who have beenafflicted with psychiatric maladies includeAbraham Lincoln Sir Isaac NewtonNoah Webster Samuel Johnson Ludwigvan Beethoven Charles Darwin ErnestHemingway Walt Whitman Edgar AllanPoe and Herman Melville

If todayrsquos medications had sedatedtheir psyches would they have been lessdriven to achieve

Crossword puzzles have long served asa choice for those who seek mentalstimulation Now the trend is towardcomputer games AARP has free gameson their website wwwaarporg

For Einstein theorizing may havebeen his equivalent of a computer gameBut he benefited also by playing theviolin to exercise his brain

In 1890 William James in his ThePrinciples of Psychology theorized thatldquoorganic matter especially nerve tissueseems endowed with a very extraordinarydegree of plasticityrdquo

For 50 years that hypothesis wasignored The conventional scientificwisdom held that the brain cannot createneural growth its structure is immutable

Neuroscientists now know throughresearch of neuroplasticity that the brainis capable throughout a lifetime ofstrengthening and creating neuralconnections adapting and reorganizingfollowing injury illness or behavioralalterations

Experiment with ways in which youcan be the gatekeeper of your brainrsquosrehabilitation What is your choice

computer games violin lessons bridgechess painting portraits or landscapes ormaybe crossword puzzles

As with the selection of anantidepressant medication we may haveto try several to find which works bestfor usWalt Sonneville a retired market-researchanalyst is the author of My 22 Centsrsquo WorthThe Higher-Valued Opinion of a SeniorCitizen and A Musing Moment MeditativeEssays on Life and Learning books ofpersonal-opinion essays free of partisan andsectarian viewpoints Contact him atwaltsonnevilleverizonnet

MIND from page 14

24 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

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Woodward Hill Cemetery

501 S Queen St Lancaster

(717) 872-1750

Steinmetz Coins amp Currency Inc

350 Centerville Road Lancaster

(717) 299-1211

Advanced Denture Center

39 E Main St Ephrata

(717) 721-3004

Dental Health Associates

951 Rohrerstown Road Lancaster

(717) 394-9231

Lancaster Denture Center

951 Rohrerstown Road Lancaster

(717) 394-3773

Smoketown Family Dentistry

2433 C Old Philadelphia Pike Smoketown

(717) 291-6035

Central PA Poison Center

(800) 521-6110

Office of Aging

(717) 299-7979 or (800) 801-3070

Lancaster County Office of Aging

(717) 299-7979

Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre

510 Centerville Road Lancaster

(717) 898-1900

Internal Revenue Service

(717) 291-1994

Richard H Heisey Funeral Home

216 S Broad St Lititz

(717) 626-2464

Regional Gastroenterology Associates of

Lancaster (RGAL)

2104 Harrisburg Pike Lancaster

694 Good Drive Suite 23 Lancaster

4140 Oregon Pike Ephrata

(717) 544-3400

Alzheimerrsquos Association

(717) 651-5020

American Cancer Society

(717) 397-3744

American Diabetes Association

(888) DIABETES

American Heart Association

(717) 393-0725

American Lung Association

(717) 397-5203 or (800) LungUSA

American Red Cross

(717) 299-5561

Arthritis Foundation

(717) 397-6271

Building You LLC

804 New Holland Ave Lancaster

(888) 769-3992

Consumer Information

(888) 878-3256

CONTACT Helpline

(717) 652-4400

Disease and Health Risk

(888) 232-3228

Domestic Violence

(800) 799-7233

Flu or Influenza

(888) 232-3228

Interventional Vein amp Vascular Institute

6 N Penryn Road Manheim

(844) 438-4884

Patient Advocates Lancaster

(717) 884-8011

Hearing and Ear Care Center LLC

806 W Main St Mount Joy

(717) 653-6300

Pennsylvania Office for the Deaf and Hard

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(800) 233-3008 VTTY

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106 W Main St Landisville

(717) 898-7119

Connections at Home VIA Willow Valley

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1060 S State St Suite E Ephrata

(717) 738-0588

Visiting Angels Living Assistance Services

Serving Lancaster and surrounding

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(717) 393-3450

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601 E Market St Marietta

(717) 735-9590

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(800) 633-4227

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2015 N Reading Road Denver

(717) 336-5501

TLC Ladies

(717) 228-8764

Transition Solutions for Seniors

Rocky Welkowitz

(717) 615-6507

Wells Contemplative Solutions

255 Butler Ave Suite 301-B Lancaster

(717) 208-3633

Passport Information

(877) 487-2778

Lebanon VA Medical Center

1700 S Lincoln Ave Lebanon

(717) 228-6000 or (800) 409-8771

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804 New Holland Ave Lancaster

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Resource DirectoryThis Resource Directory recognizes advertisers who have made

an extended commitment to your health and well-being

Not an all-inclusive list of advertisers in your area

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50plus Senior News is published by On-Line Publishers Incand is distributed monthly among senior centers retirementcommunities banks grocers libraries and other outlets

serving the senior communityOn-Line Publishers Inc will not knowingly accept or publish

advertising which may be fraudulent or misleading in nature Views expressed in opinion stories contributions articles and letters

are not necessarily the views of the publisher The appearance ofadvertisements for products or services does not constitute anendorsement of the particular product or service The publisher will notbe responsible for mistakes in advertisements unless notified within fivedays of publication On-Line Publishers Inc reserves the right to reviseor reject any and all advertising No part of this publication may bereproduced or reprinted without permission of On-Line Publishers Inc

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PRESIDENT AND PUBLISHERDonna K Anderson

EDITORIALVICE PRESIDENT AND MANAGING EDITOR

Christianne RuppEDITOR 50PLUS PUBLICATIONS

Megan Joyce

ART DEPARTMENTPROJECT COORDINATOR

Renee McWilliamsPRODUCTION ARTIST

Janys Cuffe

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTACCOUNT EXECUTIVESAngie McComsey Jacoby

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ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVES

Christina CardamoneKristy NeideighBUSINESS INTERNS

Mariah K HammacherChristopher Lee-Jimenez

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Kimberly Shaffer

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Loren Gochnauer

ADMINISTRATIONBUSINESS MANAGER

Elizabeth Duvall

Dear Savvy SeniorI understand that there are several

types of flu vaccines being offered toseniors this flu season What can youtell me about themndash Cautious Senior

Dear CautiousDepending on your health age

and personal preference therersquos abuffet of flu shots available toseniors this flu season along withtwo vaccinations for pneumonia thatyou should consider getting too

Flu Shot OptionsJust as they do every year the

Centers for Disease Control andPrevention (CDC) recommends aseasonal flu shot to almost everyonebut itrsquos especially important forseniors who are at higher risk ofdeveloping serious flu-relatedcomplications

The flu puts more than 200000people in the hospital each year andkills around 24000mdash90 percent ofwhom are seniors Herersquos therundown of the different options

bull Standard (trivalent) flu shot Thistried-and-true shot thatrsquos beenaround for more than 30 yearsprotects against three strains ofinfluenza This yearrsquos versionprotects against the two common Astrains (H1N1 and H3N2) and oneinfluenza B virus

bull Quadrivalent flu shot Thisvaccine which was introduced lastyear protects against four types of

influenzamdashthe same three strains asthe standard flu shot plus anadditional B-strain virus

bull High-dose flu shot Designedspecifically for seniors age 65 andolder this vaccine called theFluzone High-Dose has four timesthe amount of antigen as a regularflu shot does which creates astronger immune response for betterprotection

But be aware that the high-doseoption may also be more likely tocause side effects includingheadache muscle aches and fever

bull Intradermal flu shot If you donrsquotlike needles the intradermal shot is anice option because it uses a tiny116-inch-long micro-needle toinject the vaccine just under theskin rather than deeper in themuscle like standard flu shots Thistrivalent vaccine is recommendedonly to those ages 18 to 64

To locate a vaccination site thatoffers these flu shots visitwwwvaccinesgov and type in yourZIP code

Yoursquoll also be happy to know thatif yoursquore a Medicare beneficiary PartB will cover 100 percent of the costsof any flu shot as long as yourdoctor health clinic or pharmacyagrees not to charge you more thanMedicare pays

Private health insurers are alsorequired to cover standard flu shotshowever yoursquoll need to check withyour provider to see if they cover the

other vaccination options

Pneumonia VaccinesThe other important vaccination

the CDC recommends to seniorsespecially this time of year are thepneumococcal vaccines forpneumonia An estimated 900000people in the US get pneumococcalpneumonia each year and it killsaround 5000

This year the CDC isrecommending that all seniors 65 orolder get two separate vaccineswhich is a change of decades-oldadvice The vaccines are Prevnar 13and Pneumovax 23 Previously onlyPneumovax 23 was recommendedfor seniors

Both vaccines which areadministered just once work indifferent ways to provide maximumprotection

If you havenrsquot yet received anypneumococcal vaccine you shouldget the Prevnar 13 first followed byPneumovax 23 six to 12 monthslater But if yoursquove already beenvaccinated with Pneumovax 23 youshould get Prevnar 13 at least oneyear later

Medicare currently covers onlyone pneumococcal vaccine per olderadult If yoursquore paying out of pocketyou can expect to pay around $50 to$85 for Pneumovax 23 and around$120 to $150 for Prevnar 13

Jim Miller is a regular contributor tothe NBC Today show and author ofThe Savvy Senior Bookwwwsavvyseniororg

Vaccination Options forSeniors this Flu Season

Savvy Senior

Jim Miller

Keep Stress in Check during the HolidaysThe holidays should be a joyous

time for family and friends butthey can be stressful if you feelstretched too thin

Donrsquot let the pressure bring youdown Here are some helpful hintsfor keeping your stress levels undercontrol during what should be afun and relaxing time

Pay attention to your moodRecognize the signs of stress suchas irritability and anxiety Avoidthese by getting a handle on thingsinstead of just letting them happen

Set reasonable limits Allowyourself to say ldquonordquo Be realisticabout what you can and cannot doduring this busy month

Watch your diet Overindulging in

holiday treats can affect your moodSugar overload will make yousluggish for example and thestimulating effect of caffeine maymake you overanxious

Exercise Take a walk or visit thegym regularly Not only will itcombat the extra calories yoursquoreconsuming but yoursquoll also relievetension and get some relaxation

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and the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices symbol are registered service marks of HomeServices of America Increg Equal Housing Opportunity

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Moving Mom amp Dad

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More Economical and Lower in Stress

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Please Call for a FREE Information Packet

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As On-Line Publishers Inc sees the conclusion of yet another year weare grateful to our dedicated staff loyal readers and supportiveadvertisers who have all enabled us to continue to grow in our missionto serve the mind heart and spirit of the 50+ community We wish to thank each of you for helping to make 50plus Senior News

a fun interesting and unique source of information and entertainmentfor our readers in Central PennsylvaniaAt this special time of giving thanks and reminiscing the staff of

On-Line Publishers wishes you our friends warmest holiday wishes

Happy Holidays

Shevita is a playful and very friendly 7-year-old pittie mix who is excited to joinan active and fun-loving family Sheenjoys going on walks trips to the parkand meeting new friends

Shevita is the kind of gal who thrives ina family setting She is in her elementwhen surrounded by people and she likesthe company of other dogs too Herprevious owners report that she is housetrained spayed and up to date on hervaccinations

Shevita may have a little extra gray onher muzzle but this lively pup is certainly

no couch potato She is ready to get started on the best and mostfun years of her life in a family who makes her feel very loved

and cared for Shevita ID No 23940779For more information please contact the

Humane League of Lancaster County at (717)393-6551

Humane League Pet of the Month

Shevita

In todayrsquos healthcare environmentyou need your own advocate

Anne L Miller RN BSN MHAPrivate Patient Advocate

What can a private advocate do for you or your loved one

We provide RN bedside-monitoring in hospitals and nursing homesto keep you safe from hospital-acquired infections and errors

We can accompany you to your physician appointments to askquestions about your treatment options

We research clinical trials and review your medical records andhospital bills

We will present all of your options not just those offered by yourdoctor or hospital

Our only goal is creating the best outcome for youmdashnot creatingprofits for a provider or facility

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7178848011wwwPatientAdvocatesLancastercom

We will focus on you and only youLet us help give you peace of mind

Available forSpeakingEngagements

6 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

Bethany Village mdash MapleWood325 Wesley Drive bull Mechanicsburg PA 17055717-766-0279 bull wwwBethanyVillageorg

Total AL andor PC Beds 100Assisted Living Residence YesPrivate 100Private Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service YesHealth Fee-for-Service Available Yes

Alzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted YesComments One-bedroom suitessecured memory supportneighborhood skilled nursing ndash The Oaks

Homewood at Plum Creek425 Westminster Avenue bull Hanover PA 17331717-637-4166 bull wwwhomewoodcom

Total AL andor PC Beds 98Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private NoPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes

Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care NoRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments Excellent care in a lovelyenvironment Call to schedule a visit

Longwood Manor Personal Care amp Memory Care2760 Maytown Road bull Maytown PA 17550717-426-0033 bull wwwlongwoodassistedcom

Total AL andor PC Beds 144Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private YesPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted YesShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit YesPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center NoMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service No

Health Fee-for-Service Available NoAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted YesComments Beautiful homelikeenvironment nestled in the heartland ofLancaster County Specializing in memorysupport One-time community fee only

The listings with a shaded background have additional information about their center in a display advertisement in this edition

Assisted Living ResidencesPersonal Care Homes

This is not an all-inclusive list of agencies and providers These advertisers are eager to provide additional information about their services

Colonial Lodge Community2015 North Reading Road bull Denver PA 17519717-336-5501 bull wwwcoloniallodgepacom

Total AL andor PC Beds 70Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private YesPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted YesShort-term Lease NoEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes

Health Fee-for-Service Available NoAlzheimerrsquos Care NoRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments SSI depends onavailability A veteran-approvedldquohome for heroesrdquo facility all in abeautiful rural setting

Homeland Center1901 North Fifth Street bull Harrisburg PA 17102717-221-7727 bull wwwhomelandcenterorg

Total AL andor PC Beds 50Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private NoPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit YesPartTotally Refundable YesOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes

Health Fee-for-Service Available NoAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted YesComments Exemplary care in a caringbeautiful environment has beenprovided for more than 140 years Ourcontinuum includes a hospice program

Lakeview at Tel Hai Retirement Community1200 Tel Hai Circle bull Honey Brook PA 19344610-273-4602 bull wwwtelhaiorg

Total AL andor PC Beds 100Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private YesPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit YesPartTotally Refundable YesOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes

Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted YesComments Come discover a wonderfulfaith-based community that has beenvoted No 1 retirement community byreaders of the Daily Local newspaper

Mennonite Home Communities1520 Harrisburg Pike bull Lancaster PA 17601717-393-1301 bull wwwmennonitehomeorg

Total AL andor PC Beds 150Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private YesPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted YesShort-term Lease NoEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes

Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments Supportive encouragingenvironment Various room types andsuites available Secure memory careoffered

The Middletown Home999 West Harrisburg Pike bull Middletown PA 17057717-944-3351 bull wwwmiddletownhomeorg

Total AL andor PC Beds 64Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private NoPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes

Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care NoRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments Beautifully appointedapartments overlooking the gardenterrace with the safety and security of24-hour nursing care

Serving from theHeart in the Spirit of

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www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 7

This is not an all-inclusive list of agencies and providers These advertisers are eager to provide additional information about their services

If you are planning to visit a relativeor friend in a nursing home over theholidays follow these suggestions to

help ensure positive interactions

General Tipsbull Call ahead to the unit where the personresides to find out the best time of day tovisit Plan to visit when you are notrushed for time

bull Bring something with you flowers and avase a photo album a magazine ornewspaper a guestbook for visitors tosign a favorite music CD or a specialfood treat (Check first with staff whetherthe person has any diet restrictions)

bull Position yourself at eye level face toface Ensure you are close enough andspeaking loudly enough that the person

can adequately see and hear you

bull Actively listen to what the person has totell you Express interest in their dailyactivities and allow them to vent theirfeelings about their situation

bull Encourage reminiscing (ldquoRememberwhen helliprdquo) This stimulates the mind andevokes pleasant feelings

bull Tell some jokes or a funny true story orbring in a humorous video to watchtogether

bull If conversation is difficult or impossibleshare news about family friends andcurrent events read aloud or listen tomusic together Sit in the lobby andpeople-watch And learn to becomecomfortable with silence

bull Check the recreational activitiesschedule for special events andaccompany the person you visit to one ofthem

bull Telephone between visits if you canrsquot getin as often as yoursquod like

Ideas for Activitiesbull Watch home movies or rent a favoritemoviemdashperhaps a holiday classic

bull Decorate the room bring in pictures acalendar a sun-catcher for the window aplant special knickknacks or a seasonaldecoration

bull Share a project such as sorting throughfamily photos Look through picturebooks or albums that reflect past interests

bull Write a letter to someone special

bull Play a card game or board game

bull Play a musical instrument

bull Fill out forms such as weekly menustogether

bull Write or tape a family history

bull Make a family collage out of photos

bull Give a manicure apply makeup or sethair

bull Give a hand or foot massage

bull Bring your pet in to visit (find out thefacilityrsquos policy first)

bull Bring children or grandchildren withyou

Lisa M Petsche is a clinical social worker andfreelance writer specializing in eldercare issues

Health Matters

Lisa M Petsche

Make the Holidays a Little BrighterVisit a Care Facility

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Total AL andor PC Beds 45Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private NoPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease NoEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes

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The listings with a shaded background have additional information about their center in a display advertisement in this edition

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This is not an all-inclusive list of agencies and providers These advertisers are eager to provide additional information about their services

Pleasant View Retirement Community544 North Penryn Road bull Manheim PA 17545717-665-2445 bull wwwpleasantviewrcorg

Total AL andor PC Beds 96Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private YesPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted YesShort-term Lease NoEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit YesPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes

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Geraldine (Jeri) Kopf was a nativeof Lancaster who kept herself inshape through her love of

playing sports So when the Womenrsquos Army Corps

(WAC) was formed in World War II shefelt ready to enlist in September 1943and serve her country The fact that shehad a strong background in stenographydidnrsquot hurt

Having women in the Army was verycontroversial at the time But she wasdetermined to go And she was soon onher way to basic training at DaytonaBeach Fla Did she have a tough time inbasic

ldquoNo not at allrdquo she laughs ldquoTheygave us the same training they gave theguys and because of all the sports I hadplayed I was ready for it I enjoyed everyminute of itrdquo

She was then sent to MacDill Field inTampa and was assigned to Headquarters

Company where shehandled public relationsfor the base

ldquoAt MacDill pilotswere being trained to flythe B-26 mediumbomberrdquo she says ldquoIt wassuch an unstable planethat an unbelievablenumber of planes werebeing lost In one 30-daytraining period 15 planescrashed leading to thecatchphrase lsquoA plane aday in Tampa Bayrsquordquo

Fortunately they soonsolved that by adding 6feet of wingspan andupgrading the engines

ldquoThe other bigexcitementrdquo she says ldquowas meeting DonScott who was to become my futurehusband He was a member of the base

band who played all theinstruments as needed Healso had a wonderful voiceand was gifted with perfectpitch

ldquoWe got engaged beforeI shipped out to thePentagon and he went tothe Pacific where he andthe band played at basesthroughout the Pacific

ldquoAt the Pentagon I wasastonished to be put incharge of the OverseasConference Room where Iworked daily with theArmy Chief of StaffGeneral of the ArmyGeorge C Marshall andlater with General of the

Army Dwight D Eisenhower when hebecame Army chief of staff Officiallythe Overseas Conference Room didnrsquot

exist because everything that went inthere was absolutely top secret

ldquoThe room had a thick carpet of deepred with a massive mahogany table andmaps of military facilities around theworld lining the walls My job was to seethat the room was kept in perfect shapeand to manage all contacts with seniorofficers around the world

ldquoWhere messages were to be encodedI arranged that through the Signal CorpsAnd I kept copies of everything that wassaid by anyone and decided for actionLater I saw that copies were then sent toeach general in the meetingrdquo

How did she get selected for such animportant post

ldquoI havenrsquot the slightest ideardquo she saysldquoBut you know the Army They donrsquotexplain what they do They tell you whatyoursquore going to do and you just do itrdquo

What about that call from WinstonChurchill when he shared his

Churchill Told Her How Sorry He Wasto Learn of FDRrsquos Death

Robert D Wilcox

Salute to a Veteran

Pvt 1st Class GeraldineKopf at MacDill Field

Tampa in 1943

Are You ReadingJoin the 2015 One Book One Community campaign by reading

Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline

85 libraries in Berks Dauphin LancasterLebanon Perry and York counties and theircommunity partners present the regionalreading campaign

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Thank You VolunteersOn-Line Publishers Inc and 50plus

Senior News would like to extend aheartfelt thank-you to all of theindividual and senior group volunteerswho donated their time and efforts atour 2014 50plus EXPOs and theVeteransrsquo Expo amp Job Fair

Because of your assistance we wereable to bring the contents and themission of 50plus Senior News to life forthe residents of Central Pennsylvania

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Itrsquos our mission to ensure a better quality of life both for our clientsand their families We provide companion personal andspecialized dementia care so you can enjoy living independently athome or as a resident in a facility setting We are honored to beguiding and educating our veterans on benefits available to off-setthe cost of home care We are an approved provider with the Officeof Long Term Living Waiver Programs and the Lebanon VA MedicalCenter Call today for your FREE in-home meeting

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condolences over President Rooseveltrsquospassing Did she expect to be talkingwith a famous man like that

With a little smile she says ldquoNotreally but most of the people I talkedwith regularly were among our mostimportant generals and admirals Andwhen the prime minister called Ienjoyed only a few words with himbefore passing him on to GeneralMarshallrdquo

By January 1946 she was a sergeantand her hitch was over All WACs wereasked to reenlist but she and her fianceacutewere discharged on the same day Jan18 1946 and shortly thereafter weremarried in St Johnrsquos Lutheran Church inLancaster She became Mrs Geraldine(Jeri) Scott and embarked on awonderful 58 years of married life

The Scotts settled down to live inLancaster And she immersed herself in awide range of community activities Oneclose to her heart was serving asexecutive director of the LancasterChapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society

There she came up with the idea of aReadathon during which children wouldldquosolve the mystery of MSrdquo by readingbooks for credit WGAL-TV filmed theskit through which the program waspresented to the local children

That film was sent to the national MSheadquarters who found the film soinspiring that they adopted theReadathon as a national programsending copies of the film to MSchapters across the US

In addition to all her other activitiesin the community in 1991 Scott startedan art gallery that she still runs today

However when asked what she thinkstoday about having actually talked withWinston Churchill so many years agoshe says with a grin ldquoAt that time Ididnrsquot think of it as something sodifferent from what I did every day Butnow I more strongly think of it as aremembrance to be truly cherishedrdquo

Colonel Wilcox flew a B-17 bomber inEurope in World War II

Senior Art Exhibit WinnersAnnounced

The Lancaster County Office ofAging is pleased to announce thewinners in the 21st Annual Senior ArtExhibit The artworks were displayed atthe Lancaster General OutpatientPavilion Oct 21ndash24

Local art professionals judged theexhibit which consisted of works inwatercolor oil pastels acrylicsphotography and mixed media

The winners are

Watercolorbull First ndash Beverly Felter Pretty Pinkbull Second ndash MarjorieManinger Pumpkin Patch

bull Third ndash John Kimmich Bridge on LogCabin Road

Photographybull First ndash Donald Frey Havanabull Second ndash William Lau Paisley Patternsbull Third ndash Tony Harnish Rockford

Pastelbull First ndash Helena Dueck Mother andSon

bull Second ndash Herb Ackerman Venicebull Third ndash Thomas Santosusso Summer

Acrylicsbull First ndash Peggy Stoll Poppinessbull Second ndash Robert Davenport CoveredBridge

bull Third ndash Larry Hostetter The Lost isFound

Oilbull First ndash Beverly Felter Still Life withCrook No 2

bull Second ndash Sylvia Goodling Cherriesand Cream

bull Third ndash Julie Zourides HomewardBound

Mixed Mediabull First ndash Janet Ray Boys Growing UpCirca 1945

bull Second ndash Herb Ackerman 3Generations

bull Third ndash Dottie Ezard Bluebirds

Peoplersquos Choice Award ndash JosephCaranella for his acrylic The Host

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10 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

LANCASTER COUNTY

EMPLOYERS NEED YOU

For more job listings call theLancaster County Office of Aging

at (717) 299-7979or visit

wwwcolancasterpauslanco_aging

Lancaster County Office of Aging150 N Queen Street Suite 415

Lancaster PA

BELL rINGErS ndash TPLocal organization needs to fill temporary positions for passive solicitation of donations at a variety of

locations during the holiday season Must pass background check be able to stand for extended periods

and have reliable transportation

Are you looking for a new activity to enrich your life An activity that would also help an older person continue to live in the communityThe volunteer opportunities available at Lancaster County Office of Aging are diverse offer flexibility and require a minimal time commitment As a volunteer you can choose to provide a consumer with hands-on help with laundry grocery shopping or cleaning You can also provide socialization as

a phone pal or friendly visitor There are also several specialized programs for volunteers through our agency They include the volunteer ombudsman and APPRISE volunteer programs Volunteers are also invited to participate in several special events during the year distribution of donated chicken barbecue dinners and the Christmas

holiday programFor more information about any of these opportunities and others contact Bev Via volunteer coordinator at (717) 299-7979 or

agingcolancasterpaus Becoming an Office of Aging volunteer will allow you to change the life of an older personmdashand your lifemdashwith the investment of a few hours each month

COMPANIONCArEGIvEr ndash PT

Community-based firm is seeking

persons to help seniors live

enriching lives safely at home

Assist with daily duties including

cleaning cooking bathing

grooming shopping reading etc

Must have valid driverrsquos license

and reliable vehicle for transport

SN11003602

HOrTICULTUrE SPECIALIST ndash PT

Local resortconference center needs

persons to maintain grounds and

public areas by assisting with planting

trimmingpruning shrubstrees

mulching watering raking leaves

general lawn maintenance and snow

removal Need one to three monthsrsquo

related experience or training

SN11001904

EOE

vIEw OUr JOB LIST

We list other jobs on the Web at

wwwcolancasterpaus

lanco_aging To learn more about

applying for the 55+ Job Bank

and these jobs call the

Employment Unit at

(717) 299-7979SN-GEN03

SN11006301Age 55 or over Unemployed The 55+ Job Bank is one ofthree services offered by Employment Unit at the Office ofAging

Jobs are matched with those looking for work Based on anevaluation of your skills and abilities we can match you with aposition needed by a local employer Some employers arespecifically looking for older workers because of the reliabilityand experience they bring to the workplace There is a mix offull-time and part-time jobs covering all shifts requiringvarying levels of skill and experience and offering a wide rangeof salaries

The other services available through the Office of Aging arethe Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)and the regularly scheduled Job Search Workshops

mdash Volunteer Opportunities mdash

Job

Opportunities

Ihave been known to say that justbecause something is old doesnrsquotmean it is automatically valuable I

have junk in my house my grandmotherhad junk in her house hellip sometimes itrsquosjust older junk

With those sage words ofwisdom offered to the masses here aresome creative ideas about what to dowith those keepsakes that you just canrsquotpart with but you donrsquot want to storeaway in a plastic tub for the rest of yourlife

Objects that have some value to youon some level but that really wonrsquot makea big difference when it comes to cashingin are the objects that are the topic ofthis particular column

Repurposing is very popularnow There are more people seeking outantiques and thrift-store items in order toreuse or recycle them than people whojust want to collect for collectingrsquos

sake Be sure youonly repurpose thoseobjectsthat really are notvaluable

Of course youdonrsquot want torepurpose thatChippendale sidetable or a Picassodrawing so get itchecked out beforeyou move aheadOnce youknow that you havea low-valueobject consider some creative ideas

Piecing Up the PlatesPlates can be among some of the most

inexpensive collectibles that nearlyeveryone has hanging around the houseattic or yard sale Vintage decorative

floral plates can be usedat parties and even givenaway to guests as favorsThey really spruce up abuffet line block partyor family get-together

Look around yourgrandmarsquos auntrsquos andneighborrsquos cupboardsand see if you can spotany plates I have somechipped yet colorfulexamples from the1970s hanging aroundmy cabinets that wouldbe prime examples for

this projectSome creative craft aficionados

have taken such plates broken them intopieces and used them in craft projectsJust break the inexpensive plates into 2-to 4-inch pieces and then use them asyou would tiles

Some of the most popular repurposingobjects for old plates are refrigeratormagnets Just simply stick an adhesive-backed magnet to the back of your platepiece

Some damaged or chipped plates havebeen recycled into a decorative concreteframe around the kidsrsquo sandbox or kiddiepool area They will look great stuccoedor glued onto wooden birdhousesgarden jardinieres or birdbathsand trivets

Some folks have used broken platesas walkways leading to a garden shed orpool house These are some great ways touse those damaged and not-so-valuable floral plates and keep thememories too

Picking Up JewelryDamaged jewelry or fancy buttonsmdash

particularly cheap pieces of costumejewelry that can no longer be repaired or

Cool Ideas for the Not-so-Valuables

Art and Antiques by Dr Lori

Lori Verderame

Photo courtesy staff of wwwDrLoriVcom

Vintage china or mismatchedplates with minor damage are

often repurposed

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Silent OvationI purse my lipsmdashmy cheeks widenjaw stiffensnostrils flarebrow scoresneck braceseyebrows blendhands clenchas if willpowerand taught muscles alonecould plug the wall and hold back the deep seaBut eyes slowly fill spilltears betray what lies unfathomedWhat assails my earspours over my heartrsquotil it tremblesCrumbles

Musicflows across my mindslides under invisible barriersvibrates faint chordsstirs tension

A bugler plays ldquoTapsrdquomdasha lyrist soothes with psalmsmdasha choir declares Messiahrsquos ldquoHallelujahrdquomdashorchestras play once-defiant ldquoFinlandiardquomdashgold medalists glow in national anthemrsquos auramdashor a chorus underscores Jean Valjeanrsquos plea ldquoBring Him HomerdquoWithout warningIrsquom tuned and tiedto abiding themesof certain endingstemporal triumphspromising tomorrowsmdashnew secret anniversariesof the heartmdashmy own momentous momentsmarked anointedinfused with tears

Written and submitted by Evelyn Merriam

wornmdashcan be reused and made intoreally cool art objects

Damaged pieces of costume jewelrycan be the source for jewelrypictures by sewing or gluingthe broken pieces onto a piece of velvetfelt or fabric Then the textileis framed as you would a collage

Old broken jewelry or pieces thereofcan be made into a brooch tussymussy or brooch bouquet comprised ofboth fresh flowers and colorful fake-gemstone pins in the shape of flowers

Country music star MirandaLambert carried a brooch bouquet ather country-themed wedding It is acool union of vintage and Victorian

fresh and fauxSome pieces of costume jewelry are

valuable so be sure to check out thevalue with an appraisal before you starttaking apart the jewelry pieces that arestill intact However the damagedpieces are fair game for you crafters outthere

Celebrity PhD antiques appraiser authorand award-winning TV personality Dr Lorihosts antiques appraisal events worldwideDr Lori is the star appraiser on Discoverychannelrsquos TV show AuctionKings Visit wwwDrLoriVcomwwwFacebookcomDoctorLori LoriVerderame at Google+ or call (888) 431-1010

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LANCASTER COUNTY

May 14 20159 am ndash 2 pm

Millersville UniversityMarauder Court

21 South George StreetMillersville

16th Annual

CHESTER COUNTY

Date and location tobe determined

Please watch website for updates

12th Annual

DAUPHIN COUNTY

April 2 20159 am ndash 2 pmHershey Lodge325 University Drive

Hershey

16th Annual

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Traveltizers Travel Appetizers Stories that Whet the Appetite for Travel

By Andrea Gross

Irsquom half-submerged in a luxuriouswhirlpool tub sipping from a glass ofsweet ice wine and looking out the

window at the cascading waters ofHorseshoe Falls the largest of the threefalls that make up Niagara Falls

Over there in the distance is theUnited States Here at the RadissonHotel is Canada

Divided in part by the Niagara Riverthe two countries share the falls withHorseshoe on the Canadian side andAmerican and Bridal Veil falls technicallyin the United States although betterviewed from Canada

Theyrsquore not the tallest falls in theworld but theyrsquore among the mostpowerful and tonight illuminated infestive colors theyrsquore surely the mostbeautiful

Waterfalls wine and a whirlpooltubmdashcould there be a more glorious wayto spend New Yearrsquos Eve I think not buta party is waiting outsidemdashnot just any

party but one of the grandest in Canadaand the only one thatrsquos televised fromcoast to coast

In short ldquoItrsquos Canadarsquos answer toTimes Squarerdquo says Niagara Falls MayorJim Diodati

My husband and I don our parkasmdashDecember weather in Niagara typicallyranges from the low 20s to the mid-30smdashand set out for Queen VictoriaPark

Itrsquos not far from the hotel and as we

walk along the path bordering the fallswersquore surrounded by trees sparkling withmore than a million lights and more than100 illuminated displays representingeverything from Noahrsquos ark and an Inuitkayak to humongous Canadian andUnited States flags

By the time we arrive at the parkmusic is blaring from the stage and theplace is packed with revelers Off to theside the Skylon Tower rises 775 feetabove the falls

The circular top which resembles aspace station is aglow with lights andthe exterior glass-enclosed elevator calledthe ldquoYellow Bugrdquo streaks up and downferrying visitors to and from therevolving dining room and observationdeck at the top

The countdown begins shortly beforemidnight Eight seven six hellip one TheYellow Bug zooms to the top fireworksexplode from the tower and the crowdroars Then led by the performers onstage everyone begins singing ldquoAuldLang Synerdquo

Niagara Fallsrsquo New Yearrsquos Bash

Niagara Falls consists of three separate waterfallsFrom left American Falls Bridal Veil Falls Horseshoe Falls

Horseshoe Falls is wider than sevenfootball fields and as the water dropsthe distance of a 13-story building itcreates an explosion of mist

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Itrsquos almost 1 am when we head backto the Radisson and we have to run tocatch the Falls Incline Railway before itcloses This saves us the uphill hike fromthe street-level park to the FallsviewTourist Area where the hotels casinoeateries and shops are located

We arrive in our room chilled butthrilled ready to start the new year

The next day we explore more ofNiagararsquos winter offerings

After walking farther along the 3-mileillumination route we warm up amongstthe poinsettias and Christmas cacti at theFloral Showhouse and then make ourway to Journey Behind the Falls anattraction that helps us truly appreciatethe size and splendor of Niagara

Dressed in waterproof ponchos(distributed free at the entrance) weslosh through tunnels to emerge 13stories below ground level at the pointwhere Horseshoe Falls crashes into theLower Niagara River

Wersquore showered with mist as theequivalent of more than 1 millionbathtubs full of water rush over the fallsevery hour traveling at a speed of 25mph (During the winter the lowerobservation deck is closed but therersquosdrama and moisture aplenty on theupper deck)

Although itrsquos possible to see all threefalls from the ground-level walkway wetake a helicopter ride in order to betterunderstand the arearsquos geography From up

high we can see how the Niagara Riverwhich begins in Lake Erie and flowsnorth into Lake Ontario divides as itcircles around Goat Island

The southern side plummets over acliff to form Horseshoe Falls while thenorthern side leads to American Falls andBridal Veil Falls These two smaller fallsare in turn separated from each other bythe much smaller landmass of LunaIsland

Finally since the Niagara Peninsula isone of the top ice-wine-producingregions in the world we visit InniskillinEstate Winery an award-winningproducer of the luxury wine We see thevineyards where harvesting of the frozengrapes has just begun watch a video ofthe production process and sample threedifferent types of ice wine RieslingCabernet Franc and Sparkling

We canrsquot agree on which one we likebest so we splurge on mini-bottles ofeach If we canrsquot make it back to Niagaranext year at least wersquoll be able tocelebrate at homemdashbut it wonrsquot be thesame without the whirlpool tub and themagnificent view of the falls

If you goNiagararsquos Winter Festival of Lights

runs through Jan 12 2015wwwniagaraparkscomwwwradissoncomniagarafallsca

Photos copy Irv Green unless otherwise notedstory by Andrea Gross (wwwandreagrosscom)

Photo courtesy of Winter Festival of Lights

Niagararsquos Winter Festival of Lightsfeatures a Christmas Tree Walk that

extends more than 3 miles

Photo courtesy of Niagara Parks Commission

The Falls are illuminated at night adding tothe festive air of the holiday season

Photo courtesy of Niagara Parks Commission

Fireworks mark the coming of theNew Year during Niagararsquos

New Yearrsquos Eve bash

Photo courtesy of Winter Festival of Lights

A three-story-tall illuminated flag ofCanada welcomes folks from the

United States who make up half of the11 million travelers who visit

Niagara each year

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SaturdayJanuary 17 2015

Racestart10am

LocationLancasterCountyCentralParkPavilion22(KiwanisLodge)

Prizes will be awarded to the overall top three male and female finishersand top three male and female finishers in each age category

First three finishers with dogs (any age group) will also receive prizes

Race fees $20 if received by January 8 2015 $25 after January 82015 Only people who pre-register (with payment) by January 8 willhave the option of receiving a t-shirt

Proceeds benefit the Sierra Club ndash Lancaster Grouprsquos environmentalcleanup and education efforts throughout Lancaster County

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When you were much muchyounger you may havewondered if your mind was

playing tricks Has that monster underyour childhood bed vanished only to bereplaced by other mental quirks alsounsettling as you age Where did I leave my keys The check I wrote a moment ago is not

in sight The envelope in which it is to bemailed is here in front of me I keep hearing the same song over and

over in my mind (a phenomenon calledldquoearwormsrdquo)

You are not losing your mind Theseare mild irritations not alarms Alarmsare triggered when you forget to turn offthe range or you become disoriented asto time or place

That famous painting called TheScream of Nature by Norwegian artistEdvard Munch intrigues us because itportrays how we feel on occasion The

agonized subject inthe painting isclasping his headwith the palms ofhis hands themouth opened intoa large oval thepanicked eyesglancing skyward

He stands on abridge but theartist does notshow to where thebridge leads Whatlies ahead

PerhapsMunchrsquos figuresuffers fromgerontophobiawhich is the irrational fear of aging andwhat lies ahead Symptoms include anyof several apprehensions such as socialisolation inadequate resources and

inability to remainphysically self-sufficient

Most seniors do notexperience that phobiaon a recurring basisYet we are fascinated byMunchrsquos paintingbecause it illustrates arare extreme in ourresponse to anxieties

Seniors like othersexperience normalepisodic bouts ofmelancholy It can besevere temporarily aswhen brought on bydeath of someone inthe family or a friend

Less severe is holiday melancholy wherewe feel excluded from participating withothers in the general merriment

Causes of our dark moods are not

always clear It could be eitherinsufficient or excessive sleep stresstaking or not taking medication orsimply a misdiagnosis

If the melancholy becomes chronicone might be prescribed anantidepressant Some prescriptions workfor some people and not others Patientsreportedly try different antidepressants todetermine which works best Theyrsquorecaught in a casino of choices where theyhope to place the right bet

Severe melancholy or depression hasbeen a characteristic of many of the mostimportant contributors to our culture Ifthese personalities had lived during whatis called the ldquoProzac Generationrdquo wemight have been deprived of their genius

Aristotle concluded that ldquoall men whohave become outstanding in philosophystatesmanship poetry or the arts aremelancholicrdquo He saw melancholy as an

Are You Losing Your Mind

My 22 Centsrsquo Worth

Walt Sonneville

The Scream of Natureby Edvard Munch

please see MIND page 23

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To schedule a tour please call

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The NationalAssociation of Watch ampClock Collectorsrsquo(NAWCC) Watch ampClock Museum and theLibrary amp ResearchCenter named Mariettaresident GregoryGerhart Volunteer of theYear Recently Gerhartreceived an award for hisgenerous contribution oftime

Gerhartrsquos uncle a member of theNAWCC introduced him to theassociation more than 40 years agoGerhart has been a member for manyyears and after he retired from theKellogg Company he decided topursue his interest in the NAWCC byvolunteering at the museum

He regularly enjoys greetingworldwide members and visitors

guiding group tours andtaking on various museumgallery projects Gerhartrsquospositive experience nowincludes serving as a part-time gallery attendant

ldquoGreg took it uponhimself to makeimprovements in themuseumrsquos lighting byusing his technicalexperience in rebuildingthe museumrsquos display case

lighting unitsrdquo said Noel Poiriermuseum director

ldquoWith funds from a donor andsupport from the unitsrsquo manufacturerGreg was able to singlehandedlyimprove the experience of ourmuseum visitors by ensuring that theobjects on display are adequatelylighted It simply wouldnrsquot have beenpossible without himrdquo

Greg Gerhart

NAWCC Names Volunteer of the Year

RSVP of the CapitalRegion has named TanyaWest as the LancasterCounty Volunteer of theMonth for December

West has beenvolunteering withLancaster Countyorganizations sinceshortly after movingfrom Erie in the 1960sShe averages 500volunteer hours per year with manyyears significantly higher

West is the epitome ofvolunteerism as a way of life In thepast she served as a volunteer boardmember and officer of a dozennonprofit organizations ranging fromGirl Scouts to 4-H and from brain-injured children to the disabled

West continues to demonstrate hercommitment with eight different

Lancaster Countycommunity organizationsShe currently serves on theboards of Mental HealthAmerica and ContactLancaster Helpline

In addition shevolunteers with Kiwanisand Community ActionProgramrsquos povertysimulationsTanya West is great

example of volunteer service inLancaster County

For information on volunteeropportunities or to submit the name of avolunteer for future recognition emaillancasterrsvpcapregorg or call RSVPrsquosLancaster County office at (717) 847-1539 or the statewide Senior Corps ofPennsylvania hotline toll-free at (800)870-2616

Tanya West

West Chosen as Volunteer of the Month

16 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

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Seniors and baby boomers filled the Spooky NookSports complex in Manheim for the 18th annualLancaster County 50plus EXPO in November

The event co-hosted by OLP EvENtS and theLancaster County Office of Aging allowed visitors togather information on a variety of topics enjoyentertainment and attend informative sessions

As attendees gathered for this free one-day eventthey connected with exhibitors there to discuss homeimprovement health and wellness finances retirementcommunities funeral preplanning and more

ldquoI think the best thing about the EXPO at SpookyNook is the visibilityrdquo said Jenny Flamm a MessiahLifeways at Mount Joy County Homes representativeldquoLots of folks stopping to talk and have conversationand even if theyrsquore not particularly ready to make themove today or even tomorrow it will still be in theirmemoryrdquo

The 2014 Lancaster County 50plus EXPO featured aspecial focus on aging in place reflecting most boomersrsquoand seniorsrsquo wishes to age safely and comfortably intheir homes for as long as possible

United Disabilities Services presented a large displayof products available to help adults age in place such aswalk-in bathtubs and showers handrails scooters stairlifts and more

Alison Sprankle BS CMC and Lori BrenizerSmith CTRS MHAED of Good News Consultingpresented seminars on dementia care Listeners learnedwhat to expect as the disease progresses and how tocommunicate more effectively with the afflicted

Free health screenings also assisted guests in

evaluating their stroke risk balance BMI and hearing ldquo[The EXPO] gives the chance for people to ask a

question they may not ask by just coming andknocking on your doorrdquo said Ed Kurek of The GroffsFamily Funeral Home ldquoPeople are willing to ask hereon a one-on-one basis You can then talk to them andgive them some options and I think thatrsquos one goodreason to be hererdquo

As the day continued the crowd grew even larger ldquoI was really surprised at the turnoutrdquo Kurek added

ldquoI wasnrsquot expecting as many [visitors] as there wererdquoOne of those many visitors was Dottie Nikolaus of

Lancaster city who was no stranger to the 50plus EXPO ldquoIrsquove been here before and I really enjoy it I like the

variety of areas such as travel home repair and eventhe end-of-life servicesrdquo she said ldquoThe entertainmentthis year has been excellent toordquo

It was standing-room only when the dayrsquosentertainment kicked off at 10 am The Dutch AppleDinner Theatre performed select songs from theirfinishing 2014 show season and previewed numbersfrom their upcoming 2015 shows including Mid-LifeThe Crisis Continues Les Miseacuterables and Rogers andHammersteinrsquos Oklahoma

Guests enjoyed the vintage- and modern-era Lioneltrain sets that were on display thanks to CoolTrains Infull operation during the course of the EXPO thedisplay comprised three operating tracks eachshowcasing their own train as well as a miniature trainstation gas station convenience stores and tiny carsand trucks

Jerry Mitchell education and outreach specialistfrom the Office of Attorney General used acombination of video presentation and lecture to share

his knowledge on senior scams and how best to protectyour identity and assets from fraudulent activity

Stauffers of Kissel Hill Greenhouse Manager JayUlrich hosted a container-gardening demonstrationUlrich used a mix of annuals and perennials andshowed how to combine textures and colors to create aperfect focal point or accent

Chris Poje 2010 Pa StatE SENiOr idOL winnerserenaded the crowd with renditions of Sinatra andother musical artists from throughout the decades Histake on Lee Greenwoodrsquos ldquoGod Bless the USArdquo gotthe audience to its feet and singing with patriotic pride

That patriotism carried over at the Keystone MilitaryFamilies booth where EXPO attendees donated itemsor cash toward the nonprofitrsquos Stockings for Soldierscollection Each year KMF sends care packages andChristmas stockings to American soldiers serving athome and abroad

Back on stage 2012 Pa StatE SENiOr idOL winnerVickie Kissinger wooed the crowd with a set of smoothand powerful performances

Matt Macis a charismatic song-and-dance performerand a headliner in his own right presented familiartunes from Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Sinatraand other musical greats

Other fun features of the day were the new puttingcontestmdashthe winner took home $100 cashmdashand thefree salon services offered in the Pamper U ZoneGuests paused in their way around the EXPO floor totake advantage of a free haircut manicure or minimassage

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What do Bing Crosby ElvisPresley Martina McBrideAlvin and the Chipmunks

The Beach Boys Patty Loveless TheOsmonds Perry Como and TheMormon Tabernacle Choir have incommon

The answer They have all sung andrecorded the song ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo

ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo is in fact theworldrsquos most popular Christmas songhaving sold more than 125000000copies It has been recorded in DutchYiddish Japanese and even Swahili

Written by Irving Berlin ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo is a fascinating footnote inAmerican cultural history A Jewishsongwriter wrote a universal bestsellingsong about a day celebrating the birth ofChristianityrsquos founder

Also unusual is the fact that IrvingBerlin did not like the Christmas holidayThat time of year brought back memories

of the tragic death of his infant sonIrving Berlin Jr in December 1928

Berlinrsquos inspiration may have comefrom his being a lonely andnostalgic northeasterntransplant caught in LosAngeles during the holidayseason There the palmtrees and summerliketemperatures in Decembermade him yearn for hismore familiar winter coldweather and snow

Berlinrsquos song originally began with thisintroductory verse

The sun is shiningThe grass is greenThe orange and palm trees swayTherersquos never been such a dayIn Beverly Hills LABut itrsquos December the 24thAnd Irsquom longing to be up north hellip

And then follows the line known andsung all around the planet everyDecember ldquoIrsquom dreaming of a white

Christmas helliprdquo Berlinrsquos labors over this

song took placethroughout a night inJanuary 1940 Whencompleted Berlin wasexcited about his creationdescribing it as a ldquoroundrdquosong his term for thoserare tunes that seemed to

flow from him effortlessly and seamlessly ldquoWe working composers all too often

in the interest of expediency sharpen ourpencils get out that square sheet of paperand become too slickrdquo he later explainedldquoThose forced efforts are lsquosquarersquo songsBut sometimes a song is natural We maystart it to order for a specific scene orshow but our subconscious beings go towork and the song is just thererdquo

On a Monday morning when hecompleted ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo Berlinrushed to his office proclaiming toHelmy Kresa his transcriber ldquoI want youto take down a song I wrote over theweekend Not only is it the best song Iever wrote itrsquos the best song anybody everwroterdquo

Initially skeptical Kresa wrote downthe notes as Berlin sitting at a pianobegan to play the song While Kresalistened and transcribed his skepticismevaporated

ldquoAs he started to sing I knew rightaway that the way he juxtaposed thewarmth of Southern California with thecold snow would make it a hitrdquo Kresarecalled ldquoand when he sang the chorus Iknew it really was the greatest song everwritten I was as thrilled as he wasrdquo

The duo continued working

The Worldrsquos Most Popular Christmas Song

Fragments of History

Victor Parachin

please see SONG page 23

When readers meet me theynever want to talk to meInstead they excitedly look

all around for my husband sayingldquoWherersquos Bobrdquo

Everyone loves Bob But they feelsorry for him because I often make himlook like a doofus (which he is) in mycolumns They look at him with pity andsay ldquoYoursquore such a good sportrdquo

Well Irsquom here to tell you Bob adoresit when I write about him When I donrsquotinclude him hersquoll ask ldquoWhat about merdquowith an insanely disappointed look onhis face

Having said all that last week he hadto fast for routine blood work whichmeant no food after midnight No bigdeal right

Early that evening he was face downon the couch I knelt down andmassaged his shoulders

ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo I saidEver so slowly he raised his head

ldquoDonrsquot you remember the medicalprocedure Irsquom about to getrdquo

ldquoItrsquos not anoperation sweetsItrsquos just a bloodtestrdquo

He sat upldquoJUST A BLOODTESTrdquo

I quietly tiptoedout of the room

At five tomidnight I foundhim in the kitchengorging on frozenpizza

ldquoSheesh Bob Donrsquot you want to nukeit firstrdquo

ldquoTherersquos no timerdquoI lovingly took his hands but he

crazily pulled away and franticallysearched through the cookie jar

ldquoWhere are the peanut buttercookiesrdquo he said

Slowly I stepped backward andwhispered ldquoImdashImdashmay have finishedthem last nightrdquo

ldquoWHATrdquo

ldquoWell I um I wantedcookiesrdquo

ldquoOh so you wantedcookies did you I willnever forgive you for thisrdquo

He dragged himself offto bed I quietly got inbed too In exactly threeminutes he startedmoaning the song fromOliver ldquoFood gloriousfoodmdashhot sausage andmustardrdquo

Less than an hour later he sneezedonce and said ldquoStarvation has caused meto get a coldrdquo

Now I donrsquot like gender stereotypingBut I take that back when it comes to acold Thatrsquos because Bob gets ldquomancoldsrdquo During his last one he threwhimself an ldquoIrsquom going to dierdquo party

I realized that the way I wasapproaching this was all wrong So Ichanged And miraculously I also foundthe cure to the common cold

ldquoYoursquoll be OKrdquo I said ldquoRight afteryour blood work wersquoll get rid of yourcold Instead of heading to your favoritediner like we planned for a lusciousomelet made with grilled apples cheddarcheese and bacon wersquoll keep you onnothing but chicken broth all dayrdquo

Suddenly he stopped sneezingldquoSweets we couldnrsquot have gone to the

diner anywayrdquo I said ldquoYoursquore obviouslytoo weak from starvation Wersquoll go theresomeday sometimemdashfar far from nowsince it will clearly take a long time foryou to recover from your horrible fastingordealrdquo

And with that he jumped out of bedand said ldquoI feel greatrdquo

After the blood work we went to therestaurant where Bob made a speedyrecovery as he reveled in mouthfuls ofglorious food

That week I wound up with amonster cold I knew Bob would get backat me for how I tricked him into gettingbetter I stayed in bedmdashwaiting

He found my grandmotherrsquos quilt inthe cupboard and placed it on metenderly snugging it under my chin

Between sneezes I said ldquoThis is theworst cold Irsquove ever had Go ahead Makefun of me I deserve itrdquo

ldquoYep you dordquo he said putting on hisjacket and getting the car keys

ldquoBob yoursquore going out when Irsquom onmy deathbedrdquo

When he came home he had a bagwith him He took out a chicken pot piemy favorite Kleenex made with aloe acopy of People magazine and a carton ofmint chocolate chip ice cream

He propped up our pillows We spentthe day together watching Murphy Brownreruns and luxuriating in thebreathtaking nearness of each other

So of course everyone loves BobThatrsquos because we all know that he is justlike thismdashsensitive lovingcompassionate and adoringmdasheven whenI donrsquot have a cold

Saralee Perel is an award-winning nationallysyndicated columnist Her new book isCracked Nuts amp Sentimental Journeys StoriesFrom a Life Out of Balance To find out morevisit wwwsaraleeperelcom or emailsperelsaraleeperelcom

18 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

50plus Senior News continues to bring important information as well asentertaining articles to the 50+ community We at On-Line Publisherswould like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the

editorial contributors of 50plus Senior News

It is through the varied interestsand considerable talents of ourcontributors and freelance writersthat such a range of informativeand entertaining content isavailable to read each monthThe pages of 50plus Senior Newsare enriched by your contributions

Mike Clark (The Way I See It)

Angelo Coniglio (The Search for Our Ancestry)

Al Goodman (Beyond the Battlefield )

Andrea Gross (Traveltizers)

John Johnston (Social Security News)

Dr Lori (Art and Antiques)

Gloria May (NurseNews)

Clyde McMillan-Gamber (The Beauty in Nature)

Jim Miller (The Savvy Senior)

Victor Parachin (Fragments of History)

Saralee Perel (Such is Life)

Dr Leonard Perry (The Green Mountain Gardener)

Ted Rickard (The Squint-Eyed Senior)

Sy Rosen (Older But Not Wiser)

Walt Sonneville (My 22 Centsrsquo Worth)

Nick Thomas (Tinseltown Talks)

Robert Wilcox (Salute to a Veteran)

Judith Zausner (Creativity Matters)

Thank YouColumnists

Such is Life

Saralee Perel

When a Man Canrsquot Have Food

Bob and Saralee at the diner

The best of Christmases and thehigh point of the feast daymarking the beginning of the

Christian era was the year I got theelectric train An electric train has a lot ofpieces And you can take the pieces apartand put them back together in your ownfashion any old way you want to

The next best part of Christmas wascousin-visiting Here the cousinsmdashalmostall male and within a couple years of myown agemdashbecame real people not justthe last or next wearer of hand-me-downldquoSunday bestrdquo

They were here in person kids I couldplay with bringing with them the cold-fresh of December into our second-floorapartment

Gift inspection was the first order ofbusiness for visiting cousins Even beforehellos it was ldquoWhad-ja-getrdquomdashall oneword Without waiting for a responsethis was followed by ldquoWhad-else-ja-getrdquo

The year of the electric train was atriumph of familial snobberyQuestioning never got past the firstldquowhad-ja-getrdquo Instantly four cousinswere on hands and knees takingeverything apart to rearrange it revisingit to anything but the drearilysymmetrical layout plotted by Lionel

There was never enough track ofcourse There never would bemdashnot forthe fledgling empire builders who werealready looking down the hall to thedining room wondering how manypieces and how many Christmases itwould take to get there

There was one other Christmas giftthat even among my cousins wouldsquash the ldquowhad-ja-getsrdquo If you got anErector Set you simply pointed at thebox

You tried not to look too superioracting as though lavish gifts were an

everyday thingwith you Youmight beinterrupted byyour auntinsisting youtry on ldquoat leastthe jacketrdquofrom theSunday outfither son hadfinallyoutgrown But the moment was stillyours

The Erector Set consisted entirely ofparts Nothing was put together in thefirst place hundreds of metal pieces steelwheels nuts and boltsmdashendlesspossibilities for both construction andeventual dismembermentmdashand theruination of hundreds of vacuumcleaners

(My Aunt Ella used to claim that theErector Set people were subsidized by theHoover people But then Aunt Ella alsoclaimed that opening an umbrellaindoors made the roof leak and onerainy spring she turned out to be rightabout that)

One year a cousin we visited got anIrish Mail This was a sidewalk vehiclethat you steered with your feet andpropelled by working a handlebar backand forth

It was really a neat machine and onceyou got the rhythm of it you could workup some real speedmdashplenty enough tobecome a pedestrian hazard and getyelled at

But the Irish Mail was expensive andthus unheard of in his neighborhood soit simply had to be ldquodorkyrdquo which meantit was soon abandoned and left in a darkcorner of the cousinrsquos basement It was agift from the other side of the family an

uncle bymarriage wholived in a swellapartmentbuilding thatdidnrsquot allowkids

There was asuper-deluxemodel of theErector Set thatactually had a

miniature steam engine with it None ofus cousins had one but there was anonly child named Arnold who lived in afirst-floor apartment down the blockwho did

The engine would have made a lot offriends for Arnold who could have usedsome help in that department since henot only had steel-rimmed glasses butwore braces too

But his mother wouldnrsquot let anybody

play with it because it was too dangerousSo we kept pushing Arnold into snowbanks or bushes for all the next year untilhe and his steam engine finally moved tothe suburbs

Eventually the cousins went separateways Some uncles became prosperousand relocated to airier neighborhoodsToday the children of the cousins andthe cousins of the cousins donrsquot evenknow one another

Which is a pity really If all thecousins chipped in we could get theextra track for the train and the ErectorSet with the miniature steam engineThen wersquod get together again and makeall those nifty things that are pictured onthe lids of the boxes

A collection of Ted Rickardrsquos family-funessays is titled Anything Worth Knowing ILearned from the Grandkids It is nowavailable in paperback on Amazoncom

www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 19

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Artist Shares 100 Faces 100 StoriesPhotographer Molly Kraybillrsquos

display on aging ldquoOne Hundredrdquowill be on display in the Harvest ViewGallery of Landis Homes from 430to 830 pm through Jan 15

A 2009 graduate of LancasterMennonite High School Kraybillgraduated in 2013 from EasternMennonite University inHarrisonburg Va with a degree inphotography and digitalcommunications

The ldquoart of agingrdquo took on newmeaning for Kraybill whophotographed women ages 1 to 100

for her senior art show titled ldquoOneHundredrdquo

ldquolsquoOne Hundredrsquo is an explorationof the female experience of agingrdquosays Kraybill ldquoI photographed onefemale for every age 1 through 100and asked each one the samequestion lsquoWhat do you like aboutyour agersquo

ldquoThe result is a colorful visualjourney through the wisdom painand joy that aging brings Frombraces to wrinkles from the simpledelights of being a kindergartner tothe losses of older age I have found

that age is something to be celebratedembraced and most importantlynothing to be ashamed ofrdquo

For Kraybill talking with theparticipants shed new light on aging

ldquoThey made me realize that Ishouldnrsquot be scared of the futurerdquo saidKraybill ldquoIt makes me appreciateliving in the moment

ldquoIrsquom excited to agerdquoLandis Homes is located at 1001

E Oregon Road Lititz Moreinformation is available atwwwlandishomesorg or by calling(717) 381-3550

Pumpkin ContestCelebrates Creativity

Lancaster native Molly Kraybill currently lives inWashington DC where she teaches digital art

in a public elementary school

Residents staff and localvolunteers at Garden Spot Villagerecently teamed up for the first-ever on-campus ldquoPack-A-Paloozardquoto benefit Operation ChristmasChild a project of SamaritanrsquosPurse an international Christianrelief and evangelismorganization

The group packed 120 red-and-green holiday-themedshoeboxes with school and craftsupplies toys toothbrushes andtoothpaste and other items Theboxes will be distributed to needychildren overseas

In addition to the boxespacked at Pack-A-Palooza GardenSpot Village distributed another 100boxes to individual residents forpacking Packers included a personal

note of encouragement in each boxSamaritanrsquos Purse has run

Operation Christmas Child each yearsince 1993

First place ndash The Carousel created bythe St Annersquos receptionist office

Second place ndash The Popcorn Bucket(SARC cinema) created by the first-floor

nursing staff Third place ndash The GumballMachine created by the

admissions and social work team

After the votes were compiled thewinners of the annual St AnnersquosRetirement Community pumpkin-decorating contest were announced at thecommunityrsquos annual Halloween party

The winners were

Volunteers Barbara SlowthowerShirley Fulton and Therese Hodson sortcrayons and other supplies to be packedinto shoeboxes for Operation ChristmasChild during the recent Pack-A-Palooza

event at Garden Spot Village

GSV Hosts First On-CampusPack-A-PaloozaThe Garden Spot Village holiday train

room celebrating its 10th anniversary thisyear is open to the public from 130 to 4pm on Saturdays through Dec 27

Even repeat visitors will find lots ofnew highlights on both O-gauge andHO-gauge layouts

The O-gauge layout features a hobocamp Sunoco Oil siding many detailedstructures and LED lighting A newLionel Legacy remote control systemmakes it possible to run five trains atonce

Now visitors can push a button tomove workers around a control towerand operate a sawmill with a conveyor-belt log loader

These new features are in addition toan operating freight station coal loadergas station and water tower

Visitors will also see a 15-foot earlyhandcrafted Lionel O-gauge circus train

This year club members can operatemuch of the HO-gauge display through

a computer or smart phone The displaynow features more detailed roadcrossings with crossing gates that raiseand lower with flashing lights andringing bells

Visitors will still be able to get anengineerrsquos-eye view from the engine ofone of the trains on a 55-inch wallmonitor

Garden Spot Village is located at 433S Kinzer Ave Admission is freedonations are accepted For informationand directions call (717) 355-6000

Garden Spot Village Train Clubmembers Mike Lanyon left and

Mike ldquoFitzrdquo Fitzgerald

Holiday Train Room Open to Public

because I eventually got him into ittoordquo

Leh began to study antiques learningfrom older people hersquod meet at the fleamarkets who would show him what tolook for and what wasnrsquot worth it

From there he gained an interest inblue-decorated stoneware which hefound more interesting than bottles aseach was handmade and uniquelydecorated

ldquoI learned at some point that diversityis goodrdquo he said ldquoI got into all avenuesof antiquing buying painted furnitureiron glass pottery oil paintings basketsand chinardquo

While he works full-time as asalesman estimator Leh has filled hisweekends running to different auctionsHe still loves variety but he keeps asharp eye out for his favorite blue crocks

He looks for ones with specialdecorations Tulips and other floraldesigns are most common with fruitfalling as a close second and birds as athird The rarest finds have moons catsor dogs

Leh has close to 100 crocks in hispersonal collection and said he canrsquot evenbegin to count the bottles No matterhow many he gets he keeps his findslocal

His fascination with history pushedhim to sell his home and move inSeptember to a 1798 stone house builtby Thomas Pettit the son of a countyfounder

The architecture is unparalleled Lehsaid There are seven fireplaces thickwindow boxes and original chair railsand hardwood floors through the home

The house was added to the NationalRegister of Historic Places in 1983 It isthe perfect environment for Lehrsquosnumerous treasures now displayed andincorporated into the housersquos deacutecor

ldquoI just love historyrdquo he said ldquoIt makes

perfect sense for me to have a place likethis to fill with the items I am sofascinated withrdquo

While antiques became a huge part ofLehrsquos life he slowly made it a familyaffair His father bought a home inupstate New York that was built in 1894and together they decorated it withperiod items that fit the theme of thehome

Over the years his fatherrsquos collectiongrew and he started selling things withhis son sharing a booth at a localantique mart Soon they had two boothsand eventually three The younger Lehno longer has a booth but his father stillruns one out of Easton Pa

A lot of the antiques Leh tries to sellare higher-end items that can sit too longat a local market He finds better luck

sending those to auctionsVisiting one is an experience he

saidldquoItrsquos the people itrsquos the food itrsquos

the triprdquo he said ldquoTherersquos not anauction I donrsquot go to where I donrsquot

know peoplerdquoAlthough antiquing can be expensive

it doesnrsquot have to be Leh saidHersquos bought many things for more

than $10000 including a LancasterCounty farm table he bought thissummer

But there are a variety of levels atwhich people can get involved headded

Every year he goes to the BaltimoreBottle Show where he sees many kidsgetting started at the same age he didSome of them walk in with $5 and leavewith 10 bottles ready to start acollection they can build on

Many of them can even specialize incertain bottles such as medicine bottlesor soda and beer bottles

ldquoMy problem was I specialized ineverythingrdquo he said laughing

Leh also finds value not necessarily inthe expensive items but in the ones thatare the most unusual

ldquoWhat they were wherever they camefrom what they were used formdashthosestories are what interest merdquo Leh said

Early Pennsylvania settlers brought alittle bit of nature into their own homeshe said painting furniture pottery andother decorations

ldquoThose are some of my favoriteitemsrdquo he said ldquoAt one point they wereall close to someonersquos heart And I liketo think I can appreciate them nowrdquo

Please note submissions must be received bythe 10th of the month prior to insertion

Submissions will be included as space permits

For more information or to submit your happenings email Megan Joyce at mjoyceonlinepubcom or mail to

50plus Senior NewsMegan Joyce

3912 Abel Drive Columbia PA 17512

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TREASURE from page 1

Some of Lehrsquos antique bottlecollection including figural

bitters bottles historical flasksand early medicine bottles

Back row from left Gaudy Dutch cup andplate Rabbitware plate Leeds plate Centerfrom left eagle butter print pewter master

salt seated Redware dog and cow butter print

Leh acquired this local farm table(circa 1820) in summer 2014

22 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

Lancaster County

Calendar of EventsCocalico Senior Association ndash (717) 336-7489Dec 12 10 am ndash Music with Sandy HeiseyDec 18 10 am ndash Compass Mark Program on ProvisionsDec 24 9 am ndash Christmas Party

Columbia Senior Center ndash (717) 684-4850Dec 3 1015 am ndash Christmas BingoDec 11 10 am ndash Christmas Special Quarryville

Presbyterian SingersDec 30 1015 am ndash New Yearrsquos Eve Party and Luncheon

Elizabethtown Area Senior Center ndash (717) 367-7984 Dec 4 10 am ndash Radio City Christmas Show VideoDec 10 10 am ndash Bingo Buddies with PreschoolDec 15 1030 am ndash Christmas Activity and Craft

Lancaster House North Happy Hearts Club SeniorCenter ndash (717) 299-1278Tuesdays 1 pm ndash Varied ActivitiesThursdays noon ndash Pinochle

Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center ndash (717) 299-3943Dec 10 930 am ndash Haircuts and ManicuresDec 12 930 am ndash Holiday Music with InstrumentsDec 24 930 am ndash Holiday Program with Santa Claus

Lancaster Rec Senior Center ndash (717) 392-2115 ext 147Dec 12 915 am ndash Benefits of POADec 18 9 am ndash Christmas PartyDec 24 1030 am ndash Baking and Decorating Christmas

Cookies

Lititz Senior Center ndash (717) 626-2800Dec 3 10 am ndash Ice Cream Social with Lancashire HallDec 10 10 am ndash Children from Owl Hill Learning

Center VisitDec 24 10 am ndash Christmas Party and Music

Luis Munoz Marin Senior Center ndash (717) 295-7989Dec 9 10 am ndash Memory Box ProjectDec 11 10 am ndash Crafty Gift Ideas for GrandchildrenDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party

Millersville Senior Center ndash (717) 871-9600Mondays and Fridays 9 am ndash Healthy Steps in Motion

ExerciseDec 19 10 am ndash Cookie ExchangeDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Music with Penn Manor Chorus

Next Gen Senior Center ndash (717) 786-4770Dec 8 930 am ndash Holiday Craft CenterpiecesDec 18 1015 am ndash Smith Middle School SingersDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party

Rodney Park Happy Hearts Club Senior Center ndash(717) 393-7786 Tuesdays noon ndash Pinochle Wednesdays 1 pm ndash Varied Activities Thursdays noon ndash Bingo

Community Programs Free and open to the public

Support Groups Free and open to the public

Dec 3 7 to 815 pmAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupWillow Lakes Outpatient Center212 Willow Valley Lakes Drive Willow Street(717) 464-9365

Dec 8 10 to 11 amAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6076jmortongardenspotvillageorg

Dec 18 noonBrain Tumor Support GroupLancaster General Health Campus Wellness Center2100 Harrisburg Pike Lancaster(717) 626-2894

Dec 22 2 to 3 pmParkinsonrsquos Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6259jshaffergardenspotvillageorg

Dec 24 6 to 8 pmEpilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania SupportGroupLancaster General HospitalStager Room 5555 N Duke St Lancaster(800) 887-7165 ext 104

Saturdays in December 130 to 4 pmTrain Room Holiday Open HouseGarden Spot Village Train Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6000

Dec 1 6 pmRed Rose Singles MeetingHossrsquos Steak amp Sea House100 W Airport Road Lititz(717) 406-6098

Dec 7 3 pmPublic Singing of Handelrsquos MessiahGrace Lutheran Church517 N Queen St Lancaster(717) 397-2748

Dec 14 9 am to 3 pmPennsylvania Music ExpoContinental Inn2285 Lincoln Highway EastLancaster(717) 898-1246wwwrecordcollectorsorg

Dec 19 6 to 9 pmMusic FridaysDowntown Lancaster (717) 341-0028

Senior Center Activities

Library Programs

Lititz Public Library 651 Kissel Hill Road Lititz (717) 626-2255Dec 3 630 pm ndash Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster CountyDec 8 130 to 330 pm Dec 16 6 to 8 pm ndash Scrabble Meet-UpsDec 16 11 am ndash Reel Talk for Everyone The Pianist

If you have an eventyou would like to includeplease email information to mjoyceonlinepubcom for

consideration

Winter is Coming hellipBefore the weather gets too

cold you should protect yourhouse and family from theelements

Here are some essential areas tocheck

Roofbull Look for missing shinglescracked flashing and brokenoverhanging tree limbs

bull Check the chimney for mortardeterioration and loose bricksInspect the underside of the rooffrom the attic for signs of leakage

Exteriorbull Check the foundation for cracksin the concrete or low spots in thesoil where water can accumulateagainst the foundation

bull Examine the caulking in the

siding and around the windowand door trims

Heat

bull Turn on the heating system andensure that the heat is beingdelivered to all outlets

bull Check the filter and change it ifnecessary Keep extra filtersaround so you can change itduring the winter season

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SONG from page 17

developing and refining ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo over several weeks and thenput it away

More than a year later in April 1941Berlin and film director Mark Sandrichwere working on a new movie HolidayInn when Berlin realized it would be theperfect forum for his Christmas song

On the Paramount Studios set wasWalter Scharf a staff music arrangerassigned to Berlin His task was to turnBerlinrsquos tunes into full-fledged orchestralnumbers

Scharf remembers Berlin tapping outldquoWhite Christmasrdquo on a piano Berlin

only had two years of formal schoolingand never learned to read or write musicScharf recalls Berlinrsquos first performance asa ldquovery roughrdquo rendition

Bing Crosby who overheard Berlinplaying the piece was not impressedCrosby a devout Catholic wantedldquoWhite Christmasrdquo removed from thefilm because he thought it would furthersecularize Christmas which he felt shouldbe a religious season

It was Scharf who eased Crosbyrsquosconcern telling the singer he thoughtldquoWhite Christmasrdquo would turn out wellReportedly Crosby rolled his eyes saying

ldquoI hope sordquoHoliday Inn opened in New York on

Aug 4 1942 It featured Bing Crosby asa singer and Fred Astaire as a dancerWhile Berlin was ecstatic andenthusiastic the reviewers barely noticedor mentioned the production

Before long however the song ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo was becoming a hit Themovie won an Oscar for Best Song in1943 and was also nominated for BestScoring of a Musical Picture and BestOriginal Story

Because the country was in the darkestdays of World War II many welcomed

this sentimental reminder of home As aresult Crosbyrsquos recording of ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo has sold more than 30 millionrecords

Crosby was amazed at the publicresponse to the song As a member of theUSOrsquos traveling ensemble he was askedby troops serving in World War II to singldquoWhite Christmasrdquo no matter what timeof year it was

More than 150 different performerswho run the entire musical gamut haverecorded this piece Crosbyrsquos version alonewas listed as the all-time top single by TheGuinness Book of World Records

asset to the giftedSuper achievers frequently are driven

to succeed to escape their ldquoBlack Dogrdquo asWinston Churchill described his owndark moods Those who have beenafflicted with psychiatric maladies includeAbraham Lincoln Sir Isaac NewtonNoah Webster Samuel Johnson Ludwigvan Beethoven Charles Darwin ErnestHemingway Walt Whitman Edgar AllanPoe and Herman Melville

If todayrsquos medications had sedatedtheir psyches would they have been lessdriven to achieve

Crossword puzzles have long served asa choice for those who seek mentalstimulation Now the trend is towardcomputer games AARP has free gameson their website wwwaarporg

For Einstein theorizing may havebeen his equivalent of a computer gameBut he benefited also by playing theviolin to exercise his brain

In 1890 William James in his ThePrinciples of Psychology theorized thatldquoorganic matter especially nerve tissueseems endowed with a very extraordinarydegree of plasticityrdquo

For 50 years that hypothesis wasignored The conventional scientificwisdom held that the brain cannot createneural growth its structure is immutable

Neuroscientists now know throughresearch of neuroplasticity that the brainis capable throughout a lifetime ofstrengthening and creating neuralconnections adapting and reorganizingfollowing injury illness or behavioralalterations

Experiment with ways in which youcan be the gatekeeper of your brainrsquosrehabilitation What is your choice

computer games violin lessons bridgechess painting portraits or landscapes ormaybe crossword puzzles

As with the selection of anantidepressant medication we may haveto try several to find which works bestfor usWalt Sonneville a retired market-researchanalyst is the author of My 22 Centsrsquo WorthThe Higher-Valued Opinion of a SeniorCitizen and A Musing Moment MeditativeEssays on Life and Learning books ofpersonal-opinion essays free of partisan andsectarian viewpoints Contact him atwaltsonnevilleverizonnet

MIND from page 14

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Elizabeth Duvall

Dear Savvy SeniorI understand that there are several

types of flu vaccines being offered toseniors this flu season What can youtell me about themndash Cautious Senior

Dear CautiousDepending on your health age

and personal preference therersquos abuffet of flu shots available toseniors this flu season along withtwo vaccinations for pneumonia thatyou should consider getting too

Flu Shot OptionsJust as they do every year the

Centers for Disease Control andPrevention (CDC) recommends aseasonal flu shot to almost everyonebut itrsquos especially important forseniors who are at higher risk ofdeveloping serious flu-relatedcomplications

The flu puts more than 200000people in the hospital each year andkills around 24000mdash90 percent ofwhom are seniors Herersquos therundown of the different options

bull Standard (trivalent) flu shot Thistried-and-true shot thatrsquos beenaround for more than 30 yearsprotects against three strains ofinfluenza This yearrsquos versionprotects against the two common Astrains (H1N1 and H3N2) and oneinfluenza B virus

bull Quadrivalent flu shot Thisvaccine which was introduced lastyear protects against four types of

influenzamdashthe same three strains asthe standard flu shot plus anadditional B-strain virus

bull High-dose flu shot Designedspecifically for seniors age 65 andolder this vaccine called theFluzone High-Dose has four timesthe amount of antigen as a regularflu shot does which creates astronger immune response for betterprotection

But be aware that the high-doseoption may also be more likely tocause side effects includingheadache muscle aches and fever

bull Intradermal flu shot If you donrsquotlike needles the intradermal shot is anice option because it uses a tiny116-inch-long micro-needle toinject the vaccine just under theskin rather than deeper in themuscle like standard flu shots Thistrivalent vaccine is recommendedonly to those ages 18 to 64

To locate a vaccination site thatoffers these flu shots visitwwwvaccinesgov and type in yourZIP code

Yoursquoll also be happy to know thatif yoursquore a Medicare beneficiary PartB will cover 100 percent of the costsof any flu shot as long as yourdoctor health clinic or pharmacyagrees not to charge you more thanMedicare pays

Private health insurers are alsorequired to cover standard flu shotshowever yoursquoll need to check withyour provider to see if they cover the

other vaccination options

Pneumonia VaccinesThe other important vaccination

the CDC recommends to seniorsespecially this time of year are thepneumococcal vaccines forpneumonia An estimated 900000people in the US get pneumococcalpneumonia each year and it killsaround 5000

This year the CDC isrecommending that all seniors 65 orolder get two separate vaccineswhich is a change of decades-oldadvice The vaccines are Prevnar 13and Pneumovax 23 Previously onlyPneumovax 23 was recommendedfor seniors

Both vaccines which areadministered just once work indifferent ways to provide maximumprotection

If you havenrsquot yet received anypneumococcal vaccine you shouldget the Prevnar 13 first followed byPneumovax 23 six to 12 monthslater But if yoursquove already beenvaccinated with Pneumovax 23 youshould get Prevnar 13 at least oneyear later

Medicare currently covers onlyone pneumococcal vaccine per olderadult If yoursquore paying out of pocketyou can expect to pay around $50 to$85 for Pneumovax 23 and around$120 to $150 for Prevnar 13

Jim Miller is a regular contributor tothe NBC Today show and author ofThe Savvy Senior Bookwwwsavvyseniororg

Vaccination Options forSeniors this Flu Season

Savvy Senior

Jim Miller

Keep Stress in Check during the HolidaysThe holidays should be a joyous

time for family and friends butthey can be stressful if you feelstretched too thin

Donrsquot let the pressure bring youdown Here are some helpful hintsfor keeping your stress levels undercontrol during what should be afun and relaxing time

Pay attention to your moodRecognize the signs of stress suchas irritability and anxiety Avoidthese by getting a handle on thingsinstead of just letting them happen

Set reasonable limits Allowyourself to say ldquonordquo Be realisticabout what you can and cannot doduring this busy month

Watch your diet Overindulging in

holiday treats can affect your moodSugar overload will make yousluggish for example and thestimulating effect of caffeine maymake you overanxious

Exercise Take a walk or visit thegym regularly Not only will itcombat the extra calories yoursquoreconsuming but yoursquoll also relievetension and get some relaxation

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As On-Line Publishers Inc sees the conclusion of yet another year weare grateful to our dedicated staff loyal readers and supportiveadvertisers who have all enabled us to continue to grow in our missionto serve the mind heart and spirit of the 50+ community We wish to thank each of you for helping to make 50plus Senior News

a fun interesting and unique source of information and entertainmentfor our readers in Central PennsylvaniaAt this special time of giving thanks and reminiscing the staff of

On-Line Publishers wishes you our friends warmest holiday wishes

Happy Holidays

Shevita is a playful and very friendly 7-year-old pittie mix who is excited to joinan active and fun-loving family Sheenjoys going on walks trips to the parkand meeting new friends

Shevita is the kind of gal who thrives ina family setting She is in her elementwhen surrounded by people and she likesthe company of other dogs too Herprevious owners report that she is housetrained spayed and up to date on hervaccinations

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In todayrsquos healthcare environmentyou need your own advocate

Anne L Miller RN BSN MHAPrivate Patient Advocate

What can a private advocate do for you or your loved one

We provide RN bedside-monitoring in hospitals and nursing homesto keep you safe from hospital-acquired infections and errors

We can accompany you to your physician appointments to askquestions about your treatment options

We research clinical trials and review your medical records andhospital bills

We will present all of your options not just those offered by yourdoctor or hospital

Our only goal is creating the best outcome for youmdashnot creatingprofits for a provider or facility

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6 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

Bethany Village mdash MapleWood325 Wesley Drive bull Mechanicsburg PA 17055717-766-0279 bull wwwBethanyVillageorg

Total AL andor PC Beds 100Assisted Living Residence YesPrivate 100Private Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service YesHealth Fee-for-Service Available Yes

Alzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted YesComments One-bedroom suitessecured memory supportneighborhood skilled nursing ndash The Oaks

Homewood at Plum Creek425 Westminster Avenue bull Hanover PA 17331717-637-4166 bull wwwhomewoodcom

Total AL andor PC Beds 98Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private NoPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes

Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care NoRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments Excellent care in a lovelyenvironment Call to schedule a visit

Longwood Manor Personal Care amp Memory Care2760 Maytown Road bull Maytown PA 17550717-426-0033 bull wwwlongwoodassistedcom

Total AL andor PC Beds 144Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private YesPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted YesShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit YesPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center NoMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service No

Health Fee-for-Service Available NoAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted YesComments Beautiful homelikeenvironment nestled in the heartland ofLancaster County Specializing in memorysupport One-time community fee only

The listings with a shaded background have additional information about their center in a display advertisement in this edition

Assisted Living ResidencesPersonal Care Homes

This is not an all-inclusive list of agencies and providers These advertisers are eager to provide additional information about their services

Colonial Lodge Community2015 North Reading Road bull Denver PA 17519717-336-5501 bull wwwcoloniallodgepacom

Total AL andor PC Beds 70Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private YesPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted YesShort-term Lease NoEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes

Health Fee-for-Service Available NoAlzheimerrsquos Care NoRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments SSI depends onavailability A veteran-approvedldquohome for heroesrdquo facility all in abeautiful rural setting

Homeland Center1901 North Fifth Street bull Harrisburg PA 17102717-221-7727 bull wwwhomelandcenterorg

Total AL andor PC Beds 50Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private NoPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit YesPartTotally Refundable YesOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes

Health Fee-for-Service Available NoAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted YesComments Exemplary care in a caringbeautiful environment has beenprovided for more than 140 years Ourcontinuum includes a hospice program

Lakeview at Tel Hai Retirement Community1200 Tel Hai Circle bull Honey Brook PA 19344610-273-4602 bull wwwtelhaiorg

Total AL andor PC Beds 100Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private YesPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit YesPartTotally Refundable YesOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes

Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted YesComments Come discover a wonderfulfaith-based community that has beenvoted No 1 retirement community byreaders of the Daily Local newspaper

Mennonite Home Communities1520 Harrisburg Pike bull Lancaster PA 17601717-393-1301 bull wwwmennonitehomeorg

Total AL andor PC Beds 150Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private YesPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted YesShort-term Lease NoEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes

Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments Supportive encouragingenvironment Various room types andsuites available Secure memory careoffered

The Middletown Home999 West Harrisburg Pike bull Middletown PA 17057717-944-3351 bull wwwmiddletownhomeorg

Total AL andor PC Beds 64Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private NoPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes

Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care NoRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments Beautifully appointedapartments overlooking the gardenterrace with the safety and security of24-hour nursing care

Serving from theHeart in the Spirit of

Friendship Loveand Truth

www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 7

This is not an all-inclusive list of agencies and providers These advertisers are eager to provide additional information about their services

If you are planning to visit a relativeor friend in a nursing home over theholidays follow these suggestions to

help ensure positive interactions

General Tipsbull Call ahead to the unit where the personresides to find out the best time of day tovisit Plan to visit when you are notrushed for time

bull Bring something with you flowers and avase a photo album a magazine ornewspaper a guestbook for visitors tosign a favorite music CD or a specialfood treat (Check first with staff whetherthe person has any diet restrictions)

bull Position yourself at eye level face toface Ensure you are close enough andspeaking loudly enough that the person

can adequately see and hear you

bull Actively listen to what the person has totell you Express interest in their dailyactivities and allow them to vent theirfeelings about their situation

bull Encourage reminiscing (ldquoRememberwhen helliprdquo) This stimulates the mind andevokes pleasant feelings

bull Tell some jokes or a funny true story orbring in a humorous video to watchtogether

bull If conversation is difficult or impossibleshare news about family friends andcurrent events read aloud or listen tomusic together Sit in the lobby andpeople-watch And learn to becomecomfortable with silence

bull Check the recreational activitiesschedule for special events andaccompany the person you visit to one ofthem

bull Telephone between visits if you canrsquot getin as often as yoursquod like

Ideas for Activitiesbull Watch home movies or rent a favoritemoviemdashperhaps a holiday classic

bull Decorate the room bring in pictures acalendar a sun-catcher for the window aplant special knickknacks or a seasonaldecoration

bull Share a project such as sorting throughfamily photos Look through picturebooks or albums that reflect past interests

bull Write a letter to someone special

bull Play a card game or board game

bull Play a musical instrument

bull Fill out forms such as weekly menustogether

bull Write or tape a family history

bull Make a family collage out of photos

bull Give a manicure apply makeup or sethair

bull Give a hand or foot massage

bull Bring your pet in to visit (find out thefacilityrsquos policy first)

bull Bring children or grandchildren withyou

Lisa M Petsche is a clinical social worker andfreelance writer specializing in eldercare issues

Health Matters

Lisa M Petsche

Make the Holidays a Little BrighterVisit a Care Facility

Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community625 Robert Fulton Highway bull Quarryville PA 17566717-786-7321bull 888-786-7331 bull wwwquarryvillecom

Total AL andor PC Beds 45Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private NoPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease NoEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes

Health Fee-for-Service Available NoAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care NoSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments Quarryville assists inmaintaining independence andpreserving dignity in a safe and secureenvironment

The listings with a shaded background have additional information about their center in a display advertisement in this edition

Assisted Living ResidencesPersonal Care Homes

This is not an all-inclusive list of agencies and providers These advertisers are eager to provide additional information about their services

Pleasant View Retirement Community544 North Penryn Road bull Manheim PA 17545717-665-2445 bull wwwpleasantviewrcorg

Total AL andor PC Beds 96Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private YesPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted YesShort-term Lease NoEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit YesPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes

Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments Three-year private payspending Maintain independence in anenriching and supportive environmentnow offering respite stays

St Annersquos Retirement Community3952 Columbia Avenue West Hempfield Township PA 17512717-285-6112 bull wwwstannesrcorg

Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private NoPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted YesShort-term Lease NoEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit MinimalPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes

Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care NoSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted Pending ApprovalPets Permitted YesComments Select rooms currentlyavailable Call for details

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Geraldine (Jeri) Kopf was a nativeof Lancaster who kept herself inshape through her love of

playing sports So when the Womenrsquos Army Corps

(WAC) was formed in World War II shefelt ready to enlist in September 1943and serve her country The fact that shehad a strong background in stenographydidnrsquot hurt

Having women in the Army was verycontroversial at the time But she wasdetermined to go And she was soon onher way to basic training at DaytonaBeach Fla Did she have a tough time inbasic

ldquoNo not at allrdquo she laughs ldquoTheygave us the same training they gave theguys and because of all the sports I hadplayed I was ready for it I enjoyed everyminute of itrdquo

She was then sent to MacDill Field inTampa and was assigned to Headquarters

Company where shehandled public relationsfor the base

ldquoAt MacDill pilotswere being trained to flythe B-26 mediumbomberrdquo she says ldquoIt wassuch an unstable planethat an unbelievablenumber of planes werebeing lost In one 30-daytraining period 15 planescrashed leading to thecatchphrase lsquoA plane aday in Tampa Bayrsquordquo

Fortunately they soonsolved that by adding 6feet of wingspan andupgrading the engines

ldquoThe other bigexcitementrdquo she says ldquowas meeting DonScott who was to become my futurehusband He was a member of the base

band who played all theinstruments as needed Healso had a wonderful voiceand was gifted with perfectpitch

ldquoWe got engaged beforeI shipped out to thePentagon and he went tothe Pacific where he andthe band played at basesthroughout the Pacific

ldquoAt the Pentagon I wasastonished to be put incharge of the OverseasConference Room where Iworked daily with theArmy Chief of StaffGeneral of the ArmyGeorge C Marshall andlater with General of the

Army Dwight D Eisenhower when hebecame Army chief of staff Officiallythe Overseas Conference Room didnrsquot

exist because everything that went inthere was absolutely top secret

ldquoThe room had a thick carpet of deepred with a massive mahogany table andmaps of military facilities around theworld lining the walls My job was to seethat the room was kept in perfect shapeand to manage all contacts with seniorofficers around the world

ldquoWhere messages were to be encodedI arranged that through the Signal CorpsAnd I kept copies of everything that wassaid by anyone and decided for actionLater I saw that copies were then sent toeach general in the meetingrdquo

How did she get selected for such animportant post

ldquoI havenrsquot the slightest ideardquo she saysldquoBut you know the Army They donrsquotexplain what they do They tell you whatyoursquore going to do and you just do itrdquo

What about that call from WinstonChurchill when he shared his

Churchill Told Her How Sorry He Wasto Learn of FDRrsquos Death

Robert D Wilcox

Salute to a Veteran

Pvt 1st Class GeraldineKopf at MacDill Field

Tampa in 1943

Are You ReadingJoin the 2015 One Book One Community campaign by reading

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85 libraries in Berks Dauphin LancasterLebanon Perry and York counties and theircommunity partners present the regionalreading campaign

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Thank You VolunteersOn-Line Publishers Inc and 50plus

Senior News would like to extend aheartfelt thank-you to all of theindividual and senior group volunteerswho donated their time and efforts atour 2014 50plus EXPOs and theVeteransrsquo Expo amp Job Fair

Because of your assistance we wereable to bring the contents and themission of 50plus Senior News to life forthe residents of Central Pennsylvania

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condolences over President Rooseveltrsquospassing Did she expect to be talkingwith a famous man like that

With a little smile she says ldquoNotreally but most of the people I talkedwith regularly were among our mostimportant generals and admirals Andwhen the prime minister called Ienjoyed only a few words with himbefore passing him on to GeneralMarshallrdquo

By January 1946 she was a sergeantand her hitch was over All WACs wereasked to reenlist but she and her fianceacutewere discharged on the same day Jan18 1946 and shortly thereafter weremarried in St Johnrsquos Lutheran Church inLancaster She became Mrs Geraldine(Jeri) Scott and embarked on awonderful 58 years of married life

The Scotts settled down to live inLancaster And she immersed herself in awide range of community activities Oneclose to her heart was serving asexecutive director of the LancasterChapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society

There she came up with the idea of aReadathon during which children wouldldquosolve the mystery of MSrdquo by readingbooks for credit WGAL-TV filmed theskit through which the program waspresented to the local children

That film was sent to the national MSheadquarters who found the film soinspiring that they adopted theReadathon as a national programsending copies of the film to MSchapters across the US

In addition to all her other activitiesin the community in 1991 Scott startedan art gallery that she still runs today

However when asked what she thinkstoday about having actually talked withWinston Churchill so many years agoshe says with a grin ldquoAt that time Ididnrsquot think of it as something sodifferent from what I did every day Butnow I more strongly think of it as aremembrance to be truly cherishedrdquo

Colonel Wilcox flew a B-17 bomber inEurope in World War II

Senior Art Exhibit WinnersAnnounced

The Lancaster County Office ofAging is pleased to announce thewinners in the 21st Annual Senior ArtExhibit The artworks were displayed atthe Lancaster General OutpatientPavilion Oct 21ndash24

Local art professionals judged theexhibit which consisted of works inwatercolor oil pastels acrylicsphotography and mixed media

The winners are

Watercolorbull First ndash Beverly Felter Pretty Pinkbull Second ndash MarjorieManinger Pumpkin Patch

bull Third ndash John Kimmich Bridge on LogCabin Road

Photographybull First ndash Donald Frey Havanabull Second ndash William Lau Paisley Patternsbull Third ndash Tony Harnish Rockford

Pastelbull First ndash Helena Dueck Mother andSon

bull Second ndash Herb Ackerman Venicebull Third ndash Thomas Santosusso Summer

Acrylicsbull First ndash Peggy Stoll Poppinessbull Second ndash Robert Davenport CoveredBridge

bull Third ndash Larry Hostetter The Lost isFound

Oilbull First ndash Beverly Felter Still Life withCrook No 2

bull Second ndash Sylvia Goodling Cherriesand Cream

bull Third ndash Julie Zourides HomewardBound

Mixed Mediabull First ndash Janet Ray Boys Growing UpCirca 1945

bull Second ndash Herb Ackerman 3Generations

bull Third ndash Dottie Ezard Bluebirds

Peoplersquos Choice Award ndash JosephCaranella for his acrylic The Host

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LANCASTER COUNTY

EMPLOYERS NEED YOU

For more job listings call theLancaster County Office of Aging

at (717) 299-7979or visit

wwwcolancasterpauslanco_aging

Lancaster County Office of Aging150 N Queen Street Suite 415

Lancaster PA

BELL rINGErS ndash TPLocal organization needs to fill temporary positions for passive solicitation of donations at a variety of

locations during the holiday season Must pass background check be able to stand for extended periods

and have reliable transportation

Are you looking for a new activity to enrich your life An activity that would also help an older person continue to live in the communityThe volunteer opportunities available at Lancaster County Office of Aging are diverse offer flexibility and require a minimal time commitment As a volunteer you can choose to provide a consumer with hands-on help with laundry grocery shopping or cleaning You can also provide socialization as

a phone pal or friendly visitor There are also several specialized programs for volunteers through our agency They include the volunteer ombudsman and APPRISE volunteer programs Volunteers are also invited to participate in several special events during the year distribution of donated chicken barbecue dinners and the Christmas

holiday programFor more information about any of these opportunities and others contact Bev Via volunteer coordinator at (717) 299-7979 or

agingcolancasterpaus Becoming an Office of Aging volunteer will allow you to change the life of an older personmdashand your lifemdashwith the investment of a few hours each month

COMPANIONCArEGIvEr ndash PT

Community-based firm is seeking

persons to help seniors live

enriching lives safely at home

Assist with daily duties including

cleaning cooking bathing

grooming shopping reading etc

Must have valid driverrsquos license

and reliable vehicle for transport

SN11003602

HOrTICULTUrE SPECIALIST ndash PT

Local resortconference center needs

persons to maintain grounds and

public areas by assisting with planting

trimmingpruning shrubstrees

mulching watering raking leaves

general lawn maintenance and snow

removal Need one to three monthsrsquo

related experience or training

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EOE

vIEw OUr JOB LIST

We list other jobs on the Web at

wwwcolancasterpaus

lanco_aging To learn more about

applying for the 55+ Job Bank

and these jobs call the

Employment Unit at

(717) 299-7979SN-GEN03

SN11006301Age 55 or over Unemployed The 55+ Job Bank is one ofthree services offered by Employment Unit at the Office ofAging

Jobs are matched with those looking for work Based on anevaluation of your skills and abilities we can match you with aposition needed by a local employer Some employers arespecifically looking for older workers because of the reliabilityand experience they bring to the workplace There is a mix offull-time and part-time jobs covering all shifts requiringvarying levels of skill and experience and offering a wide rangeof salaries

The other services available through the Office of Aging arethe Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)and the regularly scheduled Job Search Workshops

mdash Volunteer Opportunities mdash

Job

Opportunities

Ihave been known to say that justbecause something is old doesnrsquotmean it is automatically valuable I

have junk in my house my grandmotherhad junk in her house hellip sometimes itrsquosjust older junk

With those sage words ofwisdom offered to the masses here aresome creative ideas about what to dowith those keepsakes that you just canrsquotpart with but you donrsquot want to storeaway in a plastic tub for the rest of yourlife

Objects that have some value to youon some level but that really wonrsquot makea big difference when it comes to cashingin are the objects that are the topic ofthis particular column

Repurposing is very popularnow There are more people seeking outantiques and thrift-store items in order toreuse or recycle them than people whojust want to collect for collectingrsquos

sake Be sure youonly repurpose thoseobjectsthat really are notvaluable

Of course youdonrsquot want torepurpose thatChippendale sidetable or a Picassodrawing so get itchecked out beforeyou move aheadOnce youknow that you havea low-valueobject consider some creative ideas

Piecing Up the PlatesPlates can be among some of the most

inexpensive collectibles that nearlyeveryone has hanging around the houseattic or yard sale Vintage decorative

floral plates can be usedat parties and even givenaway to guests as favorsThey really spruce up abuffet line block partyor family get-together

Look around yourgrandmarsquos auntrsquos andneighborrsquos cupboardsand see if you can spotany plates I have somechipped yet colorfulexamples from the1970s hanging aroundmy cabinets that wouldbe prime examples for

this projectSome creative craft aficionados

have taken such plates broken them intopieces and used them in craft projectsJust break the inexpensive plates into 2-to 4-inch pieces and then use them asyou would tiles

Some of the most popular repurposingobjects for old plates are refrigeratormagnets Just simply stick an adhesive-backed magnet to the back of your platepiece

Some damaged or chipped plates havebeen recycled into a decorative concreteframe around the kidsrsquo sandbox or kiddiepool area They will look great stuccoedor glued onto wooden birdhousesgarden jardinieres or birdbathsand trivets

Some folks have used broken platesas walkways leading to a garden shed orpool house These are some great ways touse those damaged and not-so-valuable floral plates and keep thememories too

Picking Up JewelryDamaged jewelry or fancy buttonsmdash

particularly cheap pieces of costumejewelry that can no longer be repaired or

Cool Ideas for the Not-so-Valuables

Art and Antiques by Dr Lori

Lori Verderame

Photo courtesy staff of wwwDrLoriVcom

Vintage china or mismatchedplates with minor damage are

often repurposed

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Silent OvationI purse my lipsmdashmy cheeks widenjaw stiffensnostrils flarebrow scoresneck braceseyebrows blendhands clenchas if willpowerand taught muscles alonecould plug the wall and hold back the deep seaBut eyes slowly fill spilltears betray what lies unfathomedWhat assails my earspours over my heartrsquotil it tremblesCrumbles

Musicflows across my mindslides under invisible barriersvibrates faint chordsstirs tension

A bugler plays ldquoTapsrdquomdasha lyrist soothes with psalmsmdasha choir declares Messiahrsquos ldquoHallelujahrdquomdashorchestras play once-defiant ldquoFinlandiardquomdashgold medalists glow in national anthemrsquos auramdashor a chorus underscores Jean Valjeanrsquos plea ldquoBring Him HomerdquoWithout warningIrsquom tuned and tiedto abiding themesof certain endingstemporal triumphspromising tomorrowsmdashnew secret anniversariesof the heartmdashmy own momentous momentsmarked anointedinfused with tears

Written and submitted by Evelyn Merriam

wornmdashcan be reused and made intoreally cool art objects

Damaged pieces of costume jewelrycan be the source for jewelrypictures by sewing or gluingthe broken pieces onto a piece of velvetfelt or fabric Then the textileis framed as you would a collage

Old broken jewelry or pieces thereofcan be made into a brooch tussymussy or brooch bouquet comprised ofboth fresh flowers and colorful fake-gemstone pins in the shape of flowers

Country music star MirandaLambert carried a brooch bouquet ather country-themed wedding It is acool union of vintage and Victorian

fresh and fauxSome pieces of costume jewelry are

valuable so be sure to check out thevalue with an appraisal before you starttaking apart the jewelry pieces that arestill intact However the damagedpieces are fair game for you crafters outthere

Celebrity PhD antiques appraiser authorand award-winning TV personality Dr Lorihosts antiques appraisal events worldwideDr Lori is the star appraiser on Discoverychannelrsquos TV show AuctionKings Visit wwwDrLoriVcomwwwFacebookcomDoctorLori LoriVerderame at Google+ or call (888) 431-1010

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May 14 20159 am ndash 2 pm

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Traveltizers Travel Appetizers Stories that Whet the Appetite for Travel

By Andrea Gross

Irsquom half-submerged in a luxuriouswhirlpool tub sipping from a glass ofsweet ice wine and looking out the

window at the cascading waters ofHorseshoe Falls the largest of the threefalls that make up Niagara Falls

Over there in the distance is theUnited States Here at the RadissonHotel is Canada

Divided in part by the Niagara Riverthe two countries share the falls withHorseshoe on the Canadian side andAmerican and Bridal Veil falls technicallyin the United States although betterviewed from Canada

Theyrsquore not the tallest falls in theworld but theyrsquore among the mostpowerful and tonight illuminated infestive colors theyrsquore surely the mostbeautiful

Waterfalls wine and a whirlpooltubmdashcould there be a more glorious wayto spend New Yearrsquos Eve I think not buta party is waiting outsidemdashnot just any

party but one of the grandest in Canadaand the only one thatrsquos televised fromcoast to coast

In short ldquoItrsquos Canadarsquos answer toTimes Squarerdquo says Niagara Falls MayorJim Diodati

My husband and I don our parkasmdashDecember weather in Niagara typicallyranges from the low 20s to the mid-30smdashand set out for Queen VictoriaPark

Itrsquos not far from the hotel and as we

walk along the path bordering the fallswersquore surrounded by trees sparkling withmore than a million lights and more than100 illuminated displays representingeverything from Noahrsquos ark and an Inuitkayak to humongous Canadian andUnited States flags

By the time we arrive at the parkmusic is blaring from the stage and theplace is packed with revelers Off to theside the Skylon Tower rises 775 feetabove the falls

The circular top which resembles aspace station is aglow with lights andthe exterior glass-enclosed elevator calledthe ldquoYellow Bugrdquo streaks up and downferrying visitors to and from therevolving dining room and observationdeck at the top

The countdown begins shortly beforemidnight Eight seven six hellip one TheYellow Bug zooms to the top fireworksexplode from the tower and the crowdroars Then led by the performers onstage everyone begins singing ldquoAuldLang Synerdquo

Niagara Fallsrsquo New Yearrsquos Bash

Niagara Falls consists of three separate waterfallsFrom left American Falls Bridal Veil Falls Horseshoe Falls

Horseshoe Falls is wider than sevenfootball fields and as the water dropsthe distance of a 13-story building itcreates an explosion of mist

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Itrsquos almost 1 am when we head backto the Radisson and we have to run tocatch the Falls Incline Railway before itcloses This saves us the uphill hike fromthe street-level park to the FallsviewTourist Area where the hotels casinoeateries and shops are located

We arrive in our room chilled butthrilled ready to start the new year

The next day we explore more ofNiagararsquos winter offerings

After walking farther along the 3-mileillumination route we warm up amongstthe poinsettias and Christmas cacti at theFloral Showhouse and then make ourway to Journey Behind the Falls anattraction that helps us truly appreciatethe size and splendor of Niagara

Dressed in waterproof ponchos(distributed free at the entrance) weslosh through tunnels to emerge 13stories below ground level at the pointwhere Horseshoe Falls crashes into theLower Niagara River

Wersquore showered with mist as theequivalent of more than 1 millionbathtubs full of water rush over the fallsevery hour traveling at a speed of 25mph (During the winter the lowerobservation deck is closed but therersquosdrama and moisture aplenty on theupper deck)

Although itrsquos possible to see all threefalls from the ground-level walkway wetake a helicopter ride in order to betterunderstand the arearsquos geography From up

high we can see how the Niagara Riverwhich begins in Lake Erie and flowsnorth into Lake Ontario divides as itcircles around Goat Island

The southern side plummets over acliff to form Horseshoe Falls while thenorthern side leads to American Falls andBridal Veil Falls These two smaller fallsare in turn separated from each other bythe much smaller landmass of LunaIsland

Finally since the Niagara Peninsula isone of the top ice-wine-producingregions in the world we visit InniskillinEstate Winery an award-winningproducer of the luxury wine We see thevineyards where harvesting of the frozengrapes has just begun watch a video ofthe production process and sample threedifferent types of ice wine RieslingCabernet Franc and Sparkling

We canrsquot agree on which one we likebest so we splurge on mini-bottles ofeach If we canrsquot make it back to Niagaranext year at least wersquoll be able tocelebrate at homemdashbut it wonrsquot be thesame without the whirlpool tub and themagnificent view of the falls

If you goNiagararsquos Winter Festival of Lights

runs through Jan 12 2015wwwniagaraparkscomwwwradissoncomniagarafallsca

Photos copy Irv Green unless otherwise notedstory by Andrea Gross (wwwandreagrosscom)

Photo courtesy of Winter Festival of Lights

Niagararsquos Winter Festival of Lightsfeatures a Christmas Tree Walk that

extends more than 3 miles

Photo courtesy of Niagara Parks Commission

The Falls are illuminated at night adding tothe festive air of the holiday season

Photo courtesy of Niagara Parks Commission

Fireworks mark the coming of theNew Year during Niagararsquos

New Yearrsquos Eve bash

Photo courtesy of Winter Festival of Lights

A three-story-tall illuminated flag ofCanada welcomes folks from the

United States who make up half of the11 million travelers who visit

Niagara each year

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SaturdayJanuary 17 2015

Racestart10am

LocationLancasterCountyCentralParkPavilion22(KiwanisLodge)

Prizes will be awarded to the overall top three male and female finishersand top three male and female finishers in each age category

First three finishers with dogs (any age group) will also receive prizes

Race fees $20 if received by January 8 2015 $25 after January 82015 Only people who pre-register (with payment) by January 8 willhave the option of receiving a t-shirt

Proceeds benefit the Sierra Club ndash Lancaster Grouprsquos environmentalcleanup and education efforts throughout Lancaster County

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3912 Abel Drive Columbia PA 17512

When you were much muchyounger you may havewondered if your mind was

playing tricks Has that monster underyour childhood bed vanished only to bereplaced by other mental quirks alsounsettling as you age Where did I leave my keys The check I wrote a moment ago is not

in sight The envelope in which it is to bemailed is here in front of me I keep hearing the same song over and

over in my mind (a phenomenon calledldquoearwormsrdquo)

You are not losing your mind Theseare mild irritations not alarms Alarmsare triggered when you forget to turn offthe range or you become disoriented asto time or place

That famous painting called TheScream of Nature by Norwegian artistEdvard Munch intrigues us because itportrays how we feel on occasion The

agonized subject inthe painting isclasping his headwith the palms ofhis hands themouth opened intoa large oval thepanicked eyesglancing skyward

He stands on abridge but theartist does notshow to where thebridge leads Whatlies ahead

PerhapsMunchrsquos figuresuffers fromgerontophobiawhich is the irrational fear of aging andwhat lies ahead Symptoms include anyof several apprehensions such as socialisolation inadequate resources and

inability to remainphysically self-sufficient

Most seniors do notexperience that phobiaon a recurring basisYet we are fascinated byMunchrsquos paintingbecause it illustrates arare extreme in ourresponse to anxieties

Seniors like othersexperience normalepisodic bouts ofmelancholy It can besevere temporarily aswhen brought on bydeath of someone inthe family or a friend

Less severe is holiday melancholy wherewe feel excluded from participating withothers in the general merriment

Causes of our dark moods are not

always clear It could be eitherinsufficient or excessive sleep stresstaking or not taking medication orsimply a misdiagnosis

If the melancholy becomes chronicone might be prescribed anantidepressant Some prescriptions workfor some people and not others Patientsreportedly try different antidepressants todetermine which works best Theyrsquorecaught in a casino of choices where theyhope to place the right bet

Severe melancholy or depression hasbeen a characteristic of many of the mostimportant contributors to our culture Ifthese personalities had lived during whatis called the ldquoProzac Generationrdquo wemight have been deprived of their genius

Aristotle concluded that ldquoall men whohave become outstanding in philosophystatesmanship poetry or the arts aremelancholicrdquo He saw melancholy as an

Are You Losing Your Mind

My 22 Centsrsquo Worth

Walt Sonneville

The Scream of Natureby Edvard Munch

please see MIND page 23

www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 15

To schedule a tour please call

717-336-5501 x-309 or800-406-2273

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The NationalAssociation of Watch ampClock Collectorsrsquo(NAWCC) Watch ampClock Museum and theLibrary amp ResearchCenter named Mariettaresident GregoryGerhart Volunteer of theYear Recently Gerhartreceived an award for hisgenerous contribution oftime

Gerhartrsquos uncle a member of theNAWCC introduced him to theassociation more than 40 years agoGerhart has been a member for manyyears and after he retired from theKellogg Company he decided topursue his interest in the NAWCC byvolunteering at the museum

He regularly enjoys greetingworldwide members and visitors

guiding group tours andtaking on various museumgallery projects Gerhartrsquospositive experience nowincludes serving as a part-time gallery attendant

ldquoGreg took it uponhimself to makeimprovements in themuseumrsquos lighting byusing his technicalexperience in rebuildingthe museumrsquos display case

lighting unitsrdquo said Noel Poiriermuseum director

ldquoWith funds from a donor andsupport from the unitsrsquo manufacturerGreg was able to singlehandedlyimprove the experience of ourmuseum visitors by ensuring that theobjects on display are adequatelylighted It simply wouldnrsquot have beenpossible without himrdquo

Greg Gerhart

NAWCC Names Volunteer of the Year

RSVP of the CapitalRegion has named TanyaWest as the LancasterCounty Volunteer of theMonth for December

West has beenvolunteering withLancaster Countyorganizations sinceshortly after movingfrom Erie in the 1960sShe averages 500volunteer hours per year with manyyears significantly higher

West is the epitome ofvolunteerism as a way of life In thepast she served as a volunteer boardmember and officer of a dozennonprofit organizations ranging fromGirl Scouts to 4-H and from brain-injured children to the disabled

West continues to demonstrate hercommitment with eight different

Lancaster Countycommunity organizationsShe currently serves on theboards of Mental HealthAmerica and ContactLancaster Helpline

In addition shevolunteers with Kiwanisand Community ActionProgramrsquos povertysimulationsTanya West is great

example of volunteer service inLancaster County

For information on volunteeropportunities or to submit the name of avolunteer for future recognition emaillancasterrsvpcapregorg or call RSVPrsquosLancaster County office at (717) 847-1539 or the statewide Senior Corps ofPennsylvania hotline toll-free at (800)870-2616

Tanya West

West Chosen as Volunteer of the Month

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By Christina Cardamone

Seniors and baby boomers filled the Spooky NookSports complex in Manheim for the 18th annualLancaster County 50plus EXPO in November

The event co-hosted by OLP EvENtS and theLancaster County Office of Aging allowed visitors togather information on a variety of topics enjoyentertainment and attend informative sessions

As attendees gathered for this free one-day eventthey connected with exhibitors there to discuss homeimprovement health and wellness finances retirementcommunities funeral preplanning and more

ldquoI think the best thing about the EXPO at SpookyNook is the visibilityrdquo said Jenny Flamm a MessiahLifeways at Mount Joy County Homes representativeldquoLots of folks stopping to talk and have conversationand even if theyrsquore not particularly ready to make themove today or even tomorrow it will still be in theirmemoryrdquo

The 2014 Lancaster County 50plus EXPO featured aspecial focus on aging in place reflecting most boomersrsquoand seniorsrsquo wishes to age safely and comfortably intheir homes for as long as possible

United Disabilities Services presented a large displayof products available to help adults age in place such aswalk-in bathtubs and showers handrails scooters stairlifts and more

Alison Sprankle BS CMC and Lori BrenizerSmith CTRS MHAED of Good News Consultingpresented seminars on dementia care Listeners learnedwhat to expect as the disease progresses and how tocommunicate more effectively with the afflicted

Free health screenings also assisted guests in

evaluating their stroke risk balance BMI and hearing ldquo[The EXPO] gives the chance for people to ask a

question they may not ask by just coming andknocking on your doorrdquo said Ed Kurek of The GroffsFamily Funeral Home ldquoPeople are willing to ask hereon a one-on-one basis You can then talk to them andgive them some options and I think thatrsquos one goodreason to be hererdquo

As the day continued the crowd grew even larger ldquoI was really surprised at the turnoutrdquo Kurek added

ldquoI wasnrsquot expecting as many [visitors] as there wererdquoOne of those many visitors was Dottie Nikolaus of

Lancaster city who was no stranger to the 50plus EXPO ldquoIrsquove been here before and I really enjoy it I like the

variety of areas such as travel home repair and eventhe end-of-life servicesrdquo she said ldquoThe entertainmentthis year has been excellent toordquo

It was standing-room only when the dayrsquosentertainment kicked off at 10 am The Dutch AppleDinner Theatre performed select songs from theirfinishing 2014 show season and previewed numbersfrom their upcoming 2015 shows including Mid-LifeThe Crisis Continues Les Miseacuterables and Rogers andHammersteinrsquos Oklahoma

Guests enjoyed the vintage- and modern-era Lioneltrain sets that were on display thanks to CoolTrains Infull operation during the course of the EXPO thedisplay comprised three operating tracks eachshowcasing their own train as well as a miniature trainstation gas station convenience stores and tiny carsand trucks

Jerry Mitchell education and outreach specialistfrom the Office of Attorney General used acombination of video presentation and lecture to share

his knowledge on senior scams and how best to protectyour identity and assets from fraudulent activity

Stauffers of Kissel Hill Greenhouse Manager JayUlrich hosted a container-gardening demonstrationUlrich used a mix of annuals and perennials andshowed how to combine textures and colors to create aperfect focal point or accent

Chris Poje 2010 Pa StatE SENiOr idOL winnerserenaded the crowd with renditions of Sinatra andother musical artists from throughout the decades Histake on Lee Greenwoodrsquos ldquoGod Bless the USArdquo gotthe audience to its feet and singing with patriotic pride

That patriotism carried over at the Keystone MilitaryFamilies booth where EXPO attendees donated itemsor cash toward the nonprofitrsquos Stockings for Soldierscollection Each year KMF sends care packages andChristmas stockings to American soldiers serving athome and abroad

Back on stage 2012 Pa StatE SENiOr idOL winnerVickie Kissinger wooed the crowd with a set of smoothand powerful performances

Matt Macis a charismatic song-and-dance performerand a headliner in his own right presented familiartunes from Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Sinatraand other musical greats

Other fun features of the day were the new puttingcontestmdashthe winner took home $100 cashmdashand thefree salon services offered in the Pamper U ZoneGuests paused in their way around the EXPO floor totake advantage of a free haircut manicure or minimassage

The 50plus EXPOs presented by OLP EvENtS willreturn in spring 2015 For more information call(717)-285-1350 or visit www50plusexpopacom

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What do Bing Crosby ElvisPresley Martina McBrideAlvin and the Chipmunks

The Beach Boys Patty Loveless TheOsmonds Perry Como and TheMormon Tabernacle Choir have incommon

The answer They have all sung andrecorded the song ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo

ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo is in fact theworldrsquos most popular Christmas songhaving sold more than 125000000copies It has been recorded in DutchYiddish Japanese and even Swahili

Written by Irving Berlin ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo is a fascinating footnote inAmerican cultural history A Jewishsongwriter wrote a universal bestsellingsong about a day celebrating the birth ofChristianityrsquos founder

Also unusual is the fact that IrvingBerlin did not like the Christmas holidayThat time of year brought back memories

of the tragic death of his infant sonIrving Berlin Jr in December 1928

Berlinrsquos inspiration may have comefrom his being a lonely andnostalgic northeasterntransplant caught in LosAngeles during the holidayseason There the palmtrees and summerliketemperatures in Decembermade him yearn for hismore familiar winter coldweather and snow

Berlinrsquos song originally began with thisintroductory verse

The sun is shiningThe grass is greenThe orange and palm trees swayTherersquos never been such a dayIn Beverly Hills LABut itrsquos December the 24thAnd Irsquom longing to be up north hellip

And then follows the line known andsung all around the planet everyDecember ldquoIrsquom dreaming of a white

Christmas helliprdquo Berlinrsquos labors over this

song took placethroughout a night inJanuary 1940 Whencompleted Berlin wasexcited about his creationdescribing it as a ldquoroundrdquosong his term for thoserare tunes that seemed to

flow from him effortlessly and seamlessly ldquoWe working composers all too often

in the interest of expediency sharpen ourpencils get out that square sheet of paperand become too slickrdquo he later explainedldquoThose forced efforts are lsquosquarersquo songsBut sometimes a song is natural We maystart it to order for a specific scene orshow but our subconscious beings go towork and the song is just thererdquo

On a Monday morning when hecompleted ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo Berlinrushed to his office proclaiming toHelmy Kresa his transcriber ldquoI want youto take down a song I wrote over theweekend Not only is it the best song Iever wrote itrsquos the best song anybody everwroterdquo

Initially skeptical Kresa wrote downthe notes as Berlin sitting at a pianobegan to play the song While Kresalistened and transcribed his skepticismevaporated

ldquoAs he started to sing I knew rightaway that the way he juxtaposed thewarmth of Southern California with thecold snow would make it a hitrdquo Kresarecalled ldquoand when he sang the chorus Iknew it really was the greatest song everwritten I was as thrilled as he wasrdquo

The duo continued working

The Worldrsquos Most Popular Christmas Song

Fragments of History

Victor Parachin

please see SONG page 23

When readers meet me theynever want to talk to meInstead they excitedly look

all around for my husband sayingldquoWherersquos Bobrdquo

Everyone loves Bob But they feelsorry for him because I often make himlook like a doofus (which he is) in mycolumns They look at him with pity andsay ldquoYoursquore such a good sportrdquo

Well Irsquom here to tell you Bob adoresit when I write about him When I donrsquotinclude him hersquoll ask ldquoWhat about merdquowith an insanely disappointed look onhis face

Having said all that last week he hadto fast for routine blood work whichmeant no food after midnight No bigdeal right

Early that evening he was face downon the couch I knelt down andmassaged his shoulders

ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo I saidEver so slowly he raised his head

ldquoDonrsquot you remember the medicalprocedure Irsquom about to getrdquo

ldquoItrsquos not anoperation sweetsItrsquos just a bloodtestrdquo

He sat upldquoJUST A BLOODTESTrdquo

I quietly tiptoedout of the room

At five tomidnight I foundhim in the kitchengorging on frozenpizza

ldquoSheesh Bob Donrsquot you want to nukeit firstrdquo

ldquoTherersquos no timerdquoI lovingly took his hands but he

crazily pulled away and franticallysearched through the cookie jar

ldquoWhere are the peanut buttercookiesrdquo he said

Slowly I stepped backward andwhispered ldquoImdashImdashmay have finishedthem last nightrdquo

ldquoWHATrdquo

ldquoWell I um I wantedcookiesrdquo

ldquoOh so you wantedcookies did you I willnever forgive you for thisrdquo

He dragged himself offto bed I quietly got inbed too In exactly threeminutes he startedmoaning the song fromOliver ldquoFood gloriousfoodmdashhot sausage andmustardrdquo

Less than an hour later he sneezedonce and said ldquoStarvation has caused meto get a coldrdquo

Now I donrsquot like gender stereotypingBut I take that back when it comes to acold Thatrsquos because Bob gets ldquomancoldsrdquo During his last one he threwhimself an ldquoIrsquom going to dierdquo party

I realized that the way I wasapproaching this was all wrong So Ichanged And miraculously I also foundthe cure to the common cold

ldquoYoursquoll be OKrdquo I said ldquoRight afteryour blood work wersquoll get rid of yourcold Instead of heading to your favoritediner like we planned for a lusciousomelet made with grilled apples cheddarcheese and bacon wersquoll keep you onnothing but chicken broth all dayrdquo

Suddenly he stopped sneezingldquoSweets we couldnrsquot have gone to the

diner anywayrdquo I said ldquoYoursquore obviouslytoo weak from starvation Wersquoll go theresomeday sometimemdashfar far from nowsince it will clearly take a long time foryou to recover from your horrible fastingordealrdquo

And with that he jumped out of bedand said ldquoI feel greatrdquo

After the blood work we went to therestaurant where Bob made a speedyrecovery as he reveled in mouthfuls ofglorious food

That week I wound up with amonster cold I knew Bob would get backat me for how I tricked him into gettingbetter I stayed in bedmdashwaiting

He found my grandmotherrsquos quilt inthe cupboard and placed it on metenderly snugging it under my chin

Between sneezes I said ldquoThis is theworst cold Irsquove ever had Go ahead Makefun of me I deserve itrdquo

ldquoYep you dordquo he said putting on hisjacket and getting the car keys

ldquoBob yoursquore going out when Irsquom onmy deathbedrdquo

When he came home he had a bagwith him He took out a chicken pot piemy favorite Kleenex made with aloe acopy of People magazine and a carton ofmint chocolate chip ice cream

He propped up our pillows We spentthe day together watching Murphy Brownreruns and luxuriating in thebreathtaking nearness of each other

So of course everyone loves BobThatrsquos because we all know that he is justlike thismdashsensitive lovingcompassionate and adoringmdasheven whenI donrsquot have a cold

Saralee Perel is an award-winning nationallysyndicated columnist Her new book isCracked Nuts amp Sentimental Journeys StoriesFrom a Life Out of Balance To find out morevisit wwwsaraleeperelcom or emailsperelsaraleeperelcom

18 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

50plus Senior News continues to bring important information as well asentertaining articles to the 50+ community We at On-Line Publisherswould like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the

editorial contributors of 50plus Senior News

It is through the varied interestsand considerable talents of ourcontributors and freelance writersthat such a range of informativeand entertaining content isavailable to read each monthThe pages of 50plus Senior Newsare enriched by your contributions

Mike Clark (The Way I See It)

Angelo Coniglio (The Search for Our Ancestry)

Al Goodman (Beyond the Battlefield )

Andrea Gross (Traveltizers)

John Johnston (Social Security News)

Dr Lori (Art and Antiques)

Gloria May (NurseNews)

Clyde McMillan-Gamber (The Beauty in Nature)

Jim Miller (The Savvy Senior)

Victor Parachin (Fragments of History)

Saralee Perel (Such is Life)

Dr Leonard Perry (The Green Mountain Gardener)

Ted Rickard (The Squint-Eyed Senior)

Sy Rosen (Older But Not Wiser)

Walt Sonneville (My 22 Centsrsquo Worth)

Nick Thomas (Tinseltown Talks)

Robert Wilcox (Salute to a Veteran)

Judith Zausner (Creativity Matters)

Thank YouColumnists

Such is Life

Saralee Perel

When a Man Canrsquot Have Food

Bob and Saralee at the diner

The best of Christmases and thehigh point of the feast daymarking the beginning of the

Christian era was the year I got theelectric train An electric train has a lot ofpieces And you can take the pieces apartand put them back together in your ownfashion any old way you want to

The next best part of Christmas wascousin-visiting Here the cousinsmdashalmostall male and within a couple years of myown agemdashbecame real people not justthe last or next wearer of hand-me-downldquoSunday bestrdquo

They were here in person kids I couldplay with bringing with them the cold-fresh of December into our second-floorapartment

Gift inspection was the first order ofbusiness for visiting cousins Even beforehellos it was ldquoWhad-ja-getrdquomdashall oneword Without waiting for a responsethis was followed by ldquoWhad-else-ja-getrdquo

The year of the electric train was atriumph of familial snobberyQuestioning never got past the firstldquowhad-ja-getrdquo Instantly four cousinswere on hands and knees takingeverything apart to rearrange it revisingit to anything but the drearilysymmetrical layout plotted by Lionel

There was never enough track ofcourse There never would bemdashnot forthe fledgling empire builders who werealready looking down the hall to thedining room wondering how manypieces and how many Christmases itwould take to get there

There was one other Christmas giftthat even among my cousins wouldsquash the ldquowhad-ja-getsrdquo If you got anErector Set you simply pointed at thebox

You tried not to look too superioracting as though lavish gifts were an

everyday thingwith you Youmight beinterrupted byyour auntinsisting youtry on ldquoat leastthe jacketrdquofrom theSunday outfither son hadfinallyoutgrown But the moment was stillyours

The Erector Set consisted entirely ofparts Nothing was put together in thefirst place hundreds of metal pieces steelwheels nuts and boltsmdashendlesspossibilities for both construction andeventual dismembermentmdashand theruination of hundreds of vacuumcleaners

(My Aunt Ella used to claim that theErector Set people were subsidized by theHoover people But then Aunt Ella alsoclaimed that opening an umbrellaindoors made the roof leak and onerainy spring she turned out to be rightabout that)

One year a cousin we visited got anIrish Mail This was a sidewalk vehiclethat you steered with your feet andpropelled by working a handlebar backand forth

It was really a neat machine and onceyou got the rhythm of it you could workup some real speedmdashplenty enough tobecome a pedestrian hazard and getyelled at

But the Irish Mail was expensive andthus unheard of in his neighborhood soit simply had to be ldquodorkyrdquo which meantit was soon abandoned and left in a darkcorner of the cousinrsquos basement It was agift from the other side of the family an

uncle bymarriage wholived in a swellapartmentbuilding thatdidnrsquot allowkids

There was asuper-deluxemodel of theErector Set thatactually had a

miniature steam engine with it None ofus cousins had one but there was anonly child named Arnold who lived in afirst-floor apartment down the blockwho did

The engine would have made a lot offriends for Arnold who could have usedsome help in that department since henot only had steel-rimmed glasses butwore braces too

But his mother wouldnrsquot let anybody

play with it because it was too dangerousSo we kept pushing Arnold into snowbanks or bushes for all the next year untilhe and his steam engine finally moved tothe suburbs

Eventually the cousins went separateways Some uncles became prosperousand relocated to airier neighborhoodsToday the children of the cousins andthe cousins of the cousins donrsquot evenknow one another

Which is a pity really If all thecousins chipped in we could get theextra track for the train and the ErectorSet with the miniature steam engineThen wersquod get together again and makeall those nifty things that are pictured onthe lids of the boxes

A collection of Ted Rickardrsquos family-funessays is titled Anything Worth Knowing ILearned from the Grandkids It is nowavailable in paperback on Amazoncom

www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 19

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Theodore Rickard

Cousins for Christmas

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mjoyceonlinepubcom

Artist Shares 100 Faces 100 StoriesPhotographer Molly Kraybillrsquos

display on aging ldquoOne Hundredrdquowill be on display in the Harvest ViewGallery of Landis Homes from 430to 830 pm through Jan 15

A 2009 graduate of LancasterMennonite High School Kraybillgraduated in 2013 from EasternMennonite University inHarrisonburg Va with a degree inphotography and digitalcommunications

The ldquoart of agingrdquo took on newmeaning for Kraybill whophotographed women ages 1 to 100

for her senior art show titled ldquoOneHundredrdquo

ldquolsquoOne Hundredrsquo is an explorationof the female experience of agingrdquosays Kraybill ldquoI photographed onefemale for every age 1 through 100and asked each one the samequestion lsquoWhat do you like aboutyour agersquo

ldquoThe result is a colorful visualjourney through the wisdom painand joy that aging brings Frombraces to wrinkles from the simpledelights of being a kindergartner tothe losses of older age I have found

that age is something to be celebratedembraced and most importantlynothing to be ashamed ofrdquo

For Kraybill talking with theparticipants shed new light on aging

ldquoThey made me realize that Ishouldnrsquot be scared of the futurerdquo saidKraybill ldquoIt makes me appreciateliving in the moment

ldquoIrsquom excited to agerdquoLandis Homes is located at 1001

E Oregon Road Lititz Moreinformation is available atwwwlandishomesorg or by calling(717) 381-3550

Pumpkin ContestCelebrates Creativity

Lancaster native Molly Kraybill currently lives inWashington DC where she teaches digital art

in a public elementary school

Residents staff and localvolunteers at Garden Spot Villagerecently teamed up for the first-ever on-campus ldquoPack-A-Paloozardquoto benefit Operation ChristmasChild a project of SamaritanrsquosPurse an international Christianrelief and evangelismorganization

The group packed 120 red-and-green holiday-themedshoeboxes with school and craftsupplies toys toothbrushes andtoothpaste and other items Theboxes will be distributed to needychildren overseas

In addition to the boxespacked at Pack-A-Palooza GardenSpot Village distributed another 100boxes to individual residents forpacking Packers included a personal

note of encouragement in each boxSamaritanrsquos Purse has run

Operation Christmas Child each yearsince 1993

First place ndash The Carousel created bythe St Annersquos receptionist office

Second place ndash The Popcorn Bucket(SARC cinema) created by the first-floor

nursing staff Third place ndash The GumballMachine created by the

admissions and social work team

After the votes were compiled thewinners of the annual St AnnersquosRetirement Community pumpkin-decorating contest were announced at thecommunityrsquos annual Halloween party

The winners were

Volunteers Barbara SlowthowerShirley Fulton and Therese Hodson sortcrayons and other supplies to be packedinto shoeboxes for Operation ChristmasChild during the recent Pack-A-Palooza

event at Garden Spot Village

GSV Hosts First On-CampusPack-A-PaloozaThe Garden Spot Village holiday train

room celebrating its 10th anniversary thisyear is open to the public from 130 to 4pm on Saturdays through Dec 27

Even repeat visitors will find lots ofnew highlights on both O-gauge andHO-gauge layouts

The O-gauge layout features a hobocamp Sunoco Oil siding many detailedstructures and LED lighting A newLionel Legacy remote control systemmakes it possible to run five trains atonce

Now visitors can push a button tomove workers around a control towerand operate a sawmill with a conveyor-belt log loader

These new features are in addition toan operating freight station coal loadergas station and water tower

Visitors will also see a 15-foot earlyhandcrafted Lionel O-gauge circus train

This year club members can operatemuch of the HO-gauge display through

a computer or smart phone The displaynow features more detailed roadcrossings with crossing gates that raiseand lower with flashing lights andringing bells

Visitors will still be able to get anengineerrsquos-eye view from the engine ofone of the trains on a 55-inch wallmonitor

Garden Spot Village is located at 433S Kinzer Ave Admission is freedonations are accepted For informationand directions call (717) 355-6000

Garden Spot Village Train Clubmembers Mike Lanyon left and

Mike ldquoFitzrdquo Fitzgerald

Holiday Train Room Open to Public

because I eventually got him into ittoordquo

Leh began to study antiques learningfrom older people hersquod meet at the fleamarkets who would show him what tolook for and what wasnrsquot worth it

From there he gained an interest inblue-decorated stoneware which hefound more interesting than bottles aseach was handmade and uniquelydecorated

ldquoI learned at some point that diversityis goodrdquo he said ldquoI got into all avenuesof antiquing buying painted furnitureiron glass pottery oil paintings basketsand chinardquo

While he works full-time as asalesman estimator Leh has filled hisweekends running to different auctionsHe still loves variety but he keeps asharp eye out for his favorite blue crocks

He looks for ones with specialdecorations Tulips and other floraldesigns are most common with fruitfalling as a close second and birds as athird The rarest finds have moons catsor dogs

Leh has close to 100 crocks in hispersonal collection and said he canrsquot evenbegin to count the bottles No matterhow many he gets he keeps his findslocal

His fascination with history pushedhim to sell his home and move inSeptember to a 1798 stone house builtby Thomas Pettit the son of a countyfounder

The architecture is unparalleled Lehsaid There are seven fireplaces thickwindow boxes and original chair railsand hardwood floors through the home

The house was added to the NationalRegister of Historic Places in 1983 It isthe perfect environment for Lehrsquosnumerous treasures now displayed andincorporated into the housersquos deacutecor

ldquoI just love historyrdquo he said ldquoIt makes

perfect sense for me to have a place likethis to fill with the items I am sofascinated withrdquo

While antiques became a huge part ofLehrsquos life he slowly made it a familyaffair His father bought a home inupstate New York that was built in 1894and together they decorated it withperiod items that fit the theme of thehome

Over the years his fatherrsquos collectiongrew and he started selling things withhis son sharing a booth at a localantique mart Soon they had two boothsand eventually three The younger Lehno longer has a booth but his father stillruns one out of Easton Pa

A lot of the antiques Leh tries to sellare higher-end items that can sit too longat a local market He finds better luck

sending those to auctionsVisiting one is an experience he

saidldquoItrsquos the people itrsquos the food itrsquos

the triprdquo he said ldquoTherersquos not anauction I donrsquot go to where I donrsquot

know peoplerdquoAlthough antiquing can be expensive

it doesnrsquot have to be Leh saidHersquos bought many things for more

than $10000 including a LancasterCounty farm table he bought thissummer

But there are a variety of levels atwhich people can get involved headded

Every year he goes to the BaltimoreBottle Show where he sees many kidsgetting started at the same age he didSome of them walk in with $5 and leavewith 10 bottles ready to start acollection they can build on

Many of them can even specialize incertain bottles such as medicine bottlesor soda and beer bottles

ldquoMy problem was I specialized ineverythingrdquo he said laughing

Leh also finds value not necessarily inthe expensive items but in the ones thatare the most unusual

ldquoWhat they were wherever they camefrom what they were used formdashthosestories are what interest merdquo Leh said

Early Pennsylvania settlers brought alittle bit of nature into their own homeshe said painting furniture pottery andother decorations

ldquoThose are some of my favoriteitemsrdquo he said ldquoAt one point they wereall close to someonersquos heart And I liketo think I can appreciate them nowrdquo

Please note submissions must be received bythe 10th of the month prior to insertion

Submissions will be included as space permits

For more information or to submit your happenings email Megan Joyce at mjoyceonlinepubcom or mail to

50plus Senior NewsMegan Joyce

3912 Abel Drive Columbia PA 17512

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TREASURE from page 1

Some of Lehrsquos antique bottlecollection including figural

bitters bottles historical flasksand early medicine bottles

Back row from left Gaudy Dutch cup andplate Rabbitware plate Leeds plate Centerfrom left eagle butter print pewter master

salt seated Redware dog and cow butter print

Leh acquired this local farm table(circa 1820) in summer 2014

22 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

Lancaster County

Calendar of EventsCocalico Senior Association ndash (717) 336-7489Dec 12 10 am ndash Music with Sandy HeiseyDec 18 10 am ndash Compass Mark Program on ProvisionsDec 24 9 am ndash Christmas Party

Columbia Senior Center ndash (717) 684-4850Dec 3 1015 am ndash Christmas BingoDec 11 10 am ndash Christmas Special Quarryville

Presbyterian SingersDec 30 1015 am ndash New Yearrsquos Eve Party and Luncheon

Elizabethtown Area Senior Center ndash (717) 367-7984 Dec 4 10 am ndash Radio City Christmas Show VideoDec 10 10 am ndash Bingo Buddies with PreschoolDec 15 1030 am ndash Christmas Activity and Craft

Lancaster House North Happy Hearts Club SeniorCenter ndash (717) 299-1278Tuesdays 1 pm ndash Varied ActivitiesThursdays noon ndash Pinochle

Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center ndash (717) 299-3943Dec 10 930 am ndash Haircuts and ManicuresDec 12 930 am ndash Holiday Music with InstrumentsDec 24 930 am ndash Holiday Program with Santa Claus

Lancaster Rec Senior Center ndash (717) 392-2115 ext 147Dec 12 915 am ndash Benefits of POADec 18 9 am ndash Christmas PartyDec 24 1030 am ndash Baking and Decorating Christmas

Cookies

Lititz Senior Center ndash (717) 626-2800Dec 3 10 am ndash Ice Cream Social with Lancashire HallDec 10 10 am ndash Children from Owl Hill Learning

Center VisitDec 24 10 am ndash Christmas Party and Music

Luis Munoz Marin Senior Center ndash (717) 295-7989Dec 9 10 am ndash Memory Box ProjectDec 11 10 am ndash Crafty Gift Ideas for GrandchildrenDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party

Millersville Senior Center ndash (717) 871-9600Mondays and Fridays 9 am ndash Healthy Steps in Motion

ExerciseDec 19 10 am ndash Cookie ExchangeDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Music with Penn Manor Chorus

Next Gen Senior Center ndash (717) 786-4770Dec 8 930 am ndash Holiday Craft CenterpiecesDec 18 1015 am ndash Smith Middle School SingersDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party

Rodney Park Happy Hearts Club Senior Center ndash(717) 393-7786 Tuesdays noon ndash Pinochle Wednesdays 1 pm ndash Varied Activities Thursdays noon ndash Bingo

Community Programs Free and open to the public

Support Groups Free and open to the public

Dec 3 7 to 815 pmAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupWillow Lakes Outpatient Center212 Willow Valley Lakes Drive Willow Street(717) 464-9365

Dec 8 10 to 11 amAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6076jmortongardenspotvillageorg

Dec 18 noonBrain Tumor Support GroupLancaster General Health Campus Wellness Center2100 Harrisburg Pike Lancaster(717) 626-2894

Dec 22 2 to 3 pmParkinsonrsquos Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6259jshaffergardenspotvillageorg

Dec 24 6 to 8 pmEpilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania SupportGroupLancaster General HospitalStager Room 5555 N Duke St Lancaster(800) 887-7165 ext 104

Saturdays in December 130 to 4 pmTrain Room Holiday Open HouseGarden Spot Village Train Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6000

Dec 1 6 pmRed Rose Singles MeetingHossrsquos Steak amp Sea House100 W Airport Road Lititz(717) 406-6098

Dec 7 3 pmPublic Singing of Handelrsquos MessiahGrace Lutheran Church517 N Queen St Lancaster(717) 397-2748

Dec 14 9 am to 3 pmPennsylvania Music ExpoContinental Inn2285 Lincoln Highway EastLancaster(717) 898-1246wwwrecordcollectorsorg

Dec 19 6 to 9 pmMusic FridaysDowntown Lancaster (717) 341-0028

Senior Center Activities

Library Programs

Lititz Public Library 651 Kissel Hill Road Lititz (717) 626-2255Dec 3 630 pm ndash Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster CountyDec 8 130 to 330 pm Dec 16 6 to 8 pm ndash Scrabble Meet-UpsDec 16 11 am ndash Reel Talk for Everyone The Pianist

If you have an eventyou would like to includeplease email information to mjoyceonlinepubcom for

consideration

Winter is Coming hellipBefore the weather gets too

cold you should protect yourhouse and family from theelements

Here are some essential areas tocheck

Roofbull Look for missing shinglescracked flashing and brokenoverhanging tree limbs

bull Check the chimney for mortardeterioration and loose bricksInspect the underside of the rooffrom the attic for signs of leakage

Exteriorbull Check the foundation for cracksin the concrete or low spots in thesoil where water can accumulateagainst the foundation

bull Examine the caulking in the

siding and around the windowand door trims

Heat

bull Turn on the heating system andensure that the heat is beingdelivered to all outlets

bull Check the filter and change it ifnecessary Keep extra filtersaround so you can change itduring the winter season

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SONG from page 17

developing and refining ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo over several weeks and thenput it away

More than a year later in April 1941Berlin and film director Mark Sandrichwere working on a new movie HolidayInn when Berlin realized it would be theperfect forum for his Christmas song

On the Paramount Studios set wasWalter Scharf a staff music arrangerassigned to Berlin His task was to turnBerlinrsquos tunes into full-fledged orchestralnumbers

Scharf remembers Berlin tapping outldquoWhite Christmasrdquo on a piano Berlin

only had two years of formal schoolingand never learned to read or write musicScharf recalls Berlinrsquos first performance asa ldquovery roughrdquo rendition

Bing Crosby who overheard Berlinplaying the piece was not impressedCrosby a devout Catholic wantedldquoWhite Christmasrdquo removed from thefilm because he thought it would furthersecularize Christmas which he felt shouldbe a religious season

It was Scharf who eased Crosbyrsquosconcern telling the singer he thoughtldquoWhite Christmasrdquo would turn out wellReportedly Crosby rolled his eyes saying

ldquoI hope sordquoHoliday Inn opened in New York on

Aug 4 1942 It featured Bing Crosby asa singer and Fred Astaire as a dancerWhile Berlin was ecstatic andenthusiastic the reviewers barely noticedor mentioned the production

Before long however the song ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo was becoming a hit Themovie won an Oscar for Best Song in1943 and was also nominated for BestScoring of a Musical Picture and BestOriginal Story

Because the country was in the darkestdays of World War II many welcomed

this sentimental reminder of home As aresult Crosbyrsquos recording of ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo has sold more than 30 millionrecords

Crosby was amazed at the publicresponse to the song As a member of theUSOrsquos traveling ensemble he was askedby troops serving in World War II to singldquoWhite Christmasrdquo no matter what timeof year it was

More than 150 different performerswho run the entire musical gamut haverecorded this piece Crosbyrsquos version alonewas listed as the all-time top single by TheGuinness Book of World Records

asset to the giftedSuper achievers frequently are driven

to succeed to escape their ldquoBlack Dogrdquo asWinston Churchill described his owndark moods Those who have beenafflicted with psychiatric maladies includeAbraham Lincoln Sir Isaac NewtonNoah Webster Samuel Johnson Ludwigvan Beethoven Charles Darwin ErnestHemingway Walt Whitman Edgar AllanPoe and Herman Melville

If todayrsquos medications had sedatedtheir psyches would they have been lessdriven to achieve

Crossword puzzles have long served asa choice for those who seek mentalstimulation Now the trend is towardcomputer games AARP has free gameson their website wwwaarporg

For Einstein theorizing may havebeen his equivalent of a computer gameBut he benefited also by playing theviolin to exercise his brain

In 1890 William James in his ThePrinciples of Psychology theorized thatldquoorganic matter especially nerve tissueseems endowed with a very extraordinarydegree of plasticityrdquo

For 50 years that hypothesis wasignored The conventional scientificwisdom held that the brain cannot createneural growth its structure is immutable

Neuroscientists now know throughresearch of neuroplasticity that the brainis capable throughout a lifetime ofstrengthening and creating neuralconnections adapting and reorganizingfollowing injury illness or behavioralalterations

Experiment with ways in which youcan be the gatekeeper of your brainrsquosrehabilitation What is your choice

computer games violin lessons bridgechess painting portraits or landscapes ormaybe crossword puzzles

As with the selection of anantidepressant medication we may haveto try several to find which works bestfor usWalt Sonneville a retired market-researchanalyst is the author of My 22 Centsrsquo WorthThe Higher-Valued Opinion of a SeniorCitizen and A Musing Moment MeditativeEssays on Life and Learning books ofpersonal-opinion essays free of partisan andsectarian viewpoints Contact him atwaltsonnevilleverizonnet

MIND from page 14

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a fun interesting and unique source of information and entertainmentfor our readers in Central PennsylvaniaAt this special time of giving thanks and reminiscing the staff of

On-Line Publishers wishes you our friends warmest holiday wishes

Happy Holidays

Shevita is a playful and very friendly 7-year-old pittie mix who is excited to joinan active and fun-loving family Sheenjoys going on walks trips to the parkand meeting new friends

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In todayrsquos healthcare environmentyou need your own advocate

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We provide RN bedside-monitoring in hospitals and nursing homesto keep you safe from hospital-acquired infections and errors

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6 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

Bethany Village mdash MapleWood325 Wesley Drive bull Mechanicsburg PA 17055717-766-0279 bull wwwBethanyVillageorg

Total AL andor PC Beds 100Assisted Living Residence YesPrivate 100Private Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service YesHealth Fee-for-Service Available Yes

Alzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted YesComments One-bedroom suitessecured memory supportneighborhood skilled nursing ndash The Oaks

Homewood at Plum Creek425 Westminster Avenue bull Hanover PA 17331717-637-4166 bull wwwhomewoodcom

Total AL andor PC Beds 98Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private NoPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes

Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care NoRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments Excellent care in a lovelyenvironment Call to schedule a visit

Longwood Manor Personal Care amp Memory Care2760 Maytown Road bull Maytown PA 17550717-426-0033 bull wwwlongwoodassistedcom

Total AL andor PC Beds 144Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private YesPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted YesShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit YesPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center NoMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service No

Health Fee-for-Service Available NoAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted YesComments Beautiful homelikeenvironment nestled in the heartland ofLancaster County Specializing in memorysupport One-time community fee only

The listings with a shaded background have additional information about their center in a display advertisement in this edition

Assisted Living ResidencesPersonal Care Homes

This is not an all-inclusive list of agencies and providers These advertisers are eager to provide additional information about their services

Colonial Lodge Community2015 North Reading Road bull Denver PA 17519717-336-5501 bull wwwcoloniallodgepacom

Total AL andor PC Beds 70Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private YesPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted YesShort-term Lease NoEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes

Health Fee-for-Service Available NoAlzheimerrsquos Care NoRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments SSI depends onavailability A veteran-approvedldquohome for heroesrdquo facility all in abeautiful rural setting

Homeland Center1901 North Fifth Street bull Harrisburg PA 17102717-221-7727 bull wwwhomelandcenterorg

Total AL andor PC Beds 50Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private NoPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit YesPartTotally Refundable YesOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes

Health Fee-for-Service Available NoAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted YesComments Exemplary care in a caringbeautiful environment has beenprovided for more than 140 years Ourcontinuum includes a hospice program

Lakeview at Tel Hai Retirement Community1200 Tel Hai Circle bull Honey Brook PA 19344610-273-4602 bull wwwtelhaiorg

Total AL andor PC Beds 100Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private YesPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit YesPartTotally Refundable YesOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes

Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted YesComments Come discover a wonderfulfaith-based community that has beenvoted No 1 retirement community byreaders of the Daily Local newspaper

Mennonite Home Communities1520 Harrisburg Pike bull Lancaster PA 17601717-393-1301 bull wwwmennonitehomeorg

Total AL andor PC Beds 150Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private YesPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted YesShort-term Lease NoEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes

Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments Supportive encouragingenvironment Various room types andsuites available Secure memory careoffered

The Middletown Home999 West Harrisburg Pike bull Middletown PA 17057717-944-3351 bull wwwmiddletownhomeorg

Total AL andor PC Beds 64Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private NoPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes

Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care NoRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments Beautifully appointedapartments overlooking the gardenterrace with the safety and security of24-hour nursing care

Serving from theHeart in the Spirit of

Friendship Loveand Truth

www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 7

This is not an all-inclusive list of agencies and providers These advertisers are eager to provide additional information about their services

If you are planning to visit a relativeor friend in a nursing home over theholidays follow these suggestions to

help ensure positive interactions

General Tipsbull Call ahead to the unit where the personresides to find out the best time of day tovisit Plan to visit when you are notrushed for time

bull Bring something with you flowers and avase a photo album a magazine ornewspaper a guestbook for visitors tosign a favorite music CD or a specialfood treat (Check first with staff whetherthe person has any diet restrictions)

bull Position yourself at eye level face toface Ensure you are close enough andspeaking loudly enough that the person

can adequately see and hear you

bull Actively listen to what the person has totell you Express interest in their dailyactivities and allow them to vent theirfeelings about their situation

bull Encourage reminiscing (ldquoRememberwhen helliprdquo) This stimulates the mind andevokes pleasant feelings

bull Tell some jokes or a funny true story orbring in a humorous video to watchtogether

bull If conversation is difficult or impossibleshare news about family friends andcurrent events read aloud or listen tomusic together Sit in the lobby andpeople-watch And learn to becomecomfortable with silence

bull Check the recreational activitiesschedule for special events andaccompany the person you visit to one ofthem

bull Telephone between visits if you canrsquot getin as often as yoursquod like

Ideas for Activitiesbull Watch home movies or rent a favoritemoviemdashperhaps a holiday classic

bull Decorate the room bring in pictures acalendar a sun-catcher for the window aplant special knickknacks or a seasonaldecoration

bull Share a project such as sorting throughfamily photos Look through picturebooks or albums that reflect past interests

bull Write a letter to someone special

bull Play a card game or board game

bull Play a musical instrument

bull Fill out forms such as weekly menustogether

bull Write or tape a family history

bull Make a family collage out of photos

bull Give a manicure apply makeup or sethair

bull Give a hand or foot massage

bull Bring your pet in to visit (find out thefacilityrsquos policy first)

bull Bring children or grandchildren withyou

Lisa M Petsche is a clinical social worker andfreelance writer specializing in eldercare issues

Health Matters

Lisa M Petsche

Make the Holidays a Little BrighterVisit a Care Facility

Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community625 Robert Fulton Highway bull Quarryville PA 17566717-786-7321bull 888-786-7331 bull wwwquarryvillecom

Total AL andor PC Beds 45Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private NoPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease NoEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes

Health Fee-for-Service Available NoAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care NoSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments Quarryville assists inmaintaining independence andpreserving dignity in a safe and secureenvironment

The listings with a shaded background have additional information about their center in a display advertisement in this edition

Assisted Living ResidencesPersonal Care Homes

This is not an all-inclusive list of agencies and providers These advertisers are eager to provide additional information about their services

Pleasant View Retirement Community544 North Penryn Road bull Manheim PA 17545717-665-2445 bull wwwpleasantviewrcorg

Total AL andor PC Beds 96Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private YesPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted YesShort-term Lease NoEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit YesPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes

Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments Three-year private payspending Maintain independence in anenriching and supportive environmentnow offering respite stays

St Annersquos Retirement Community3952 Columbia Avenue West Hempfield Township PA 17512717-285-6112 bull wwwstannesrcorg

Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private NoPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted YesShort-term Lease NoEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit MinimalPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes

Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care NoSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted Pending ApprovalPets Permitted YesComments Select rooms currentlyavailable Call for details

If you would like to be featuredon this important page please contact

your account representativeor call (717) 285-1350

8 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

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Geraldine (Jeri) Kopf was a nativeof Lancaster who kept herself inshape through her love of

playing sports So when the Womenrsquos Army Corps

(WAC) was formed in World War II shefelt ready to enlist in September 1943and serve her country The fact that shehad a strong background in stenographydidnrsquot hurt

Having women in the Army was verycontroversial at the time But she wasdetermined to go And she was soon onher way to basic training at DaytonaBeach Fla Did she have a tough time inbasic

ldquoNo not at allrdquo she laughs ldquoTheygave us the same training they gave theguys and because of all the sports I hadplayed I was ready for it I enjoyed everyminute of itrdquo

She was then sent to MacDill Field inTampa and was assigned to Headquarters

Company where shehandled public relationsfor the base

ldquoAt MacDill pilotswere being trained to flythe B-26 mediumbomberrdquo she says ldquoIt wassuch an unstable planethat an unbelievablenumber of planes werebeing lost In one 30-daytraining period 15 planescrashed leading to thecatchphrase lsquoA plane aday in Tampa Bayrsquordquo

Fortunately they soonsolved that by adding 6feet of wingspan andupgrading the engines

ldquoThe other bigexcitementrdquo she says ldquowas meeting DonScott who was to become my futurehusband He was a member of the base

band who played all theinstruments as needed Healso had a wonderful voiceand was gifted with perfectpitch

ldquoWe got engaged beforeI shipped out to thePentagon and he went tothe Pacific where he andthe band played at basesthroughout the Pacific

ldquoAt the Pentagon I wasastonished to be put incharge of the OverseasConference Room where Iworked daily with theArmy Chief of StaffGeneral of the ArmyGeorge C Marshall andlater with General of the

Army Dwight D Eisenhower when hebecame Army chief of staff Officiallythe Overseas Conference Room didnrsquot

exist because everything that went inthere was absolutely top secret

ldquoThe room had a thick carpet of deepred with a massive mahogany table andmaps of military facilities around theworld lining the walls My job was to seethat the room was kept in perfect shapeand to manage all contacts with seniorofficers around the world

ldquoWhere messages were to be encodedI arranged that through the Signal CorpsAnd I kept copies of everything that wassaid by anyone and decided for actionLater I saw that copies were then sent toeach general in the meetingrdquo

How did she get selected for such animportant post

ldquoI havenrsquot the slightest ideardquo she saysldquoBut you know the Army They donrsquotexplain what they do They tell you whatyoursquore going to do and you just do itrdquo

What about that call from WinstonChurchill when he shared his

Churchill Told Her How Sorry He Wasto Learn of FDRrsquos Death

Robert D Wilcox

Salute to a Veteran

Pvt 1st Class GeraldineKopf at MacDill Field

Tampa in 1943

Are You ReadingJoin the 2015 One Book One Community campaign by reading

Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline

85 libraries in Berks Dauphin LancasterLebanon Perry and York counties and theircommunity partners present the regionalreading campaign

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Thank You VolunteersOn-Line Publishers Inc and 50plus

Senior News would like to extend aheartfelt thank-you to all of theindividual and senior group volunteerswho donated their time and efforts atour 2014 50plus EXPOs and theVeteransrsquo Expo amp Job Fair

Because of your assistance we wereable to bring the contents and themission of 50plus Senior News to life forthe residents of Central Pennsylvania

www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 9

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condolences over President Rooseveltrsquospassing Did she expect to be talkingwith a famous man like that

With a little smile she says ldquoNotreally but most of the people I talkedwith regularly were among our mostimportant generals and admirals Andwhen the prime minister called Ienjoyed only a few words with himbefore passing him on to GeneralMarshallrdquo

By January 1946 she was a sergeantand her hitch was over All WACs wereasked to reenlist but she and her fianceacutewere discharged on the same day Jan18 1946 and shortly thereafter weremarried in St Johnrsquos Lutheran Church inLancaster She became Mrs Geraldine(Jeri) Scott and embarked on awonderful 58 years of married life

The Scotts settled down to live inLancaster And she immersed herself in awide range of community activities Oneclose to her heart was serving asexecutive director of the LancasterChapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society

There she came up with the idea of aReadathon during which children wouldldquosolve the mystery of MSrdquo by readingbooks for credit WGAL-TV filmed theskit through which the program waspresented to the local children

That film was sent to the national MSheadquarters who found the film soinspiring that they adopted theReadathon as a national programsending copies of the film to MSchapters across the US

In addition to all her other activitiesin the community in 1991 Scott startedan art gallery that she still runs today

However when asked what she thinkstoday about having actually talked withWinston Churchill so many years agoshe says with a grin ldquoAt that time Ididnrsquot think of it as something sodifferent from what I did every day Butnow I more strongly think of it as aremembrance to be truly cherishedrdquo

Colonel Wilcox flew a B-17 bomber inEurope in World War II

Senior Art Exhibit WinnersAnnounced

The Lancaster County Office ofAging is pleased to announce thewinners in the 21st Annual Senior ArtExhibit The artworks were displayed atthe Lancaster General OutpatientPavilion Oct 21ndash24

Local art professionals judged theexhibit which consisted of works inwatercolor oil pastels acrylicsphotography and mixed media

The winners are

Watercolorbull First ndash Beverly Felter Pretty Pinkbull Second ndash MarjorieManinger Pumpkin Patch

bull Third ndash John Kimmich Bridge on LogCabin Road

Photographybull First ndash Donald Frey Havanabull Second ndash William Lau Paisley Patternsbull Third ndash Tony Harnish Rockford

Pastelbull First ndash Helena Dueck Mother andSon

bull Second ndash Herb Ackerman Venicebull Third ndash Thomas Santosusso Summer

Acrylicsbull First ndash Peggy Stoll Poppinessbull Second ndash Robert Davenport CoveredBridge

bull Third ndash Larry Hostetter The Lost isFound

Oilbull First ndash Beverly Felter Still Life withCrook No 2

bull Second ndash Sylvia Goodling Cherriesand Cream

bull Third ndash Julie Zourides HomewardBound

Mixed Mediabull First ndash Janet Ray Boys Growing UpCirca 1945

bull Second ndash Herb Ackerman 3Generations

bull Third ndash Dottie Ezard Bluebirds

Peoplersquos Choice Award ndash JosephCaranella for his acrylic The Host

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10 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

LANCASTER COUNTY

EMPLOYERS NEED YOU

For more job listings call theLancaster County Office of Aging

at (717) 299-7979or visit

wwwcolancasterpauslanco_aging

Lancaster County Office of Aging150 N Queen Street Suite 415

Lancaster PA

BELL rINGErS ndash TPLocal organization needs to fill temporary positions for passive solicitation of donations at a variety of

locations during the holiday season Must pass background check be able to stand for extended periods

and have reliable transportation

Are you looking for a new activity to enrich your life An activity that would also help an older person continue to live in the communityThe volunteer opportunities available at Lancaster County Office of Aging are diverse offer flexibility and require a minimal time commitment As a volunteer you can choose to provide a consumer with hands-on help with laundry grocery shopping or cleaning You can also provide socialization as

a phone pal or friendly visitor There are also several specialized programs for volunteers through our agency They include the volunteer ombudsman and APPRISE volunteer programs Volunteers are also invited to participate in several special events during the year distribution of donated chicken barbecue dinners and the Christmas

holiday programFor more information about any of these opportunities and others contact Bev Via volunteer coordinator at (717) 299-7979 or

agingcolancasterpaus Becoming an Office of Aging volunteer will allow you to change the life of an older personmdashand your lifemdashwith the investment of a few hours each month

COMPANIONCArEGIvEr ndash PT

Community-based firm is seeking

persons to help seniors live

enriching lives safely at home

Assist with daily duties including

cleaning cooking bathing

grooming shopping reading etc

Must have valid driverrsquos license

and reliable vehicle for transport

SN11003602

HOrTICULTUrE SPECIALIST ndash PT

Local resortconference center needs

persons to maintain grounds and

public areas by assisting with planting

trimmingpruning shrubstrees

mulching watering raking leaves

general lawn maintenance and snow

removal Need one to three monthsrsquo

related experience or training

SN11001904

EOE

vIEw OUr JOB LIST

We list other jobs on the Web at

wwwcolancasterpaus

lanco_aging To learn more about

applying for the 55+ Job Bank

and these jobs call the

Employment Unit at

(717) 299-7979SN-GEN03

SN11006301Age 55 or over Unemployed The 55+ Job Bank is one ofthree services offered by Employment Unit at the Office ofAging

Jobs are matched with those looking for work Based on anevaluation of your skills and abilities we can match you with aposition needed by a local employer Some employers arespecifically looking for older workers because of the reliabilityand experience they bring to the workplace There is a mix offull-time and part-time jobs covering all shifts requiringvarying levels of skill and experience and offering a wide rangeof salaries

The other services available through the Office of Aging arethe Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)and the regularly scheduled Job Search Workshops

mdash Volunteer Opportunities mdash

Job

Opportunities

Ihave been known to say that justbecause something is old doesnrsquotmean it is automatically valuable I

have junk in my house my grandmotherhad junk in her house hellip sometimes itrsquosjust older junk

With those sage words ofwisdom offered to the masses here aresome creative ideas about what to dowith those keepsakes that you just canrsquotpart with but you donrsquot want to storeaway in a plastic tub for the rest of yourlife

Objects that have some value to youon some level but that really wonrsquot makea big difference when it comes to cashingin are the objects that are the topic ofthis particular column

Repurposing is very popularnow There are more people seeking outantiques and thrift-store items in order toreuse or recycle them than people whojust want to collect for collectingrsquos

sake Be sure youonly repurpose thoseobjectsthat really are notvaluable

Of course youdonrsquot want torepurpose thatChippendale sidetable or a Picassodrawing so get itchecked out beforeyou move aheadOnce youknow that you havea low-valueobject consider some creative ideas

Piecing Up the PlatesPlates can be among some of the most

inexpensive collectibles that nearlyeveryone has hanging around the houseattic or yard sale Vintage decorative

floral plates can be usedat parties and even givenaway to guests as favorsThey really spruce up abuffet line block partyor family get-together

Look around yourgrandmarsquos auntrsquos andneighborrsquos cupboardsand see if you can spotany plates I have somechipped yet colorfulexamples from the1970s hanging aroundmy cabinets that wouldbe prime examples for

this projectSome creative craft aficionados

have taken such plates broken them intopieces and used them in craft projectsJust break the inexpensive plates into 2-to 4-inch pieces and then use them asyou would tiles

Some of the most popular repurposingobjects for old plates are refrigeratormagnets Just simply stick an adhesive-backed magnet to the back of your platepiece

Some damaged or chipped plates havebeen recycled into a decorative concreteframe around the kidsrsquo sandbox or kiddiepool area They will look great stuccoedor glued onto wooden birdhousesgarden jardinieres or birdbathsand trivets

Some folks have used broken platesas walkways leading to a garden shed orpool house These are some great ways touse those damaged and not-so-valuable floral plates and keep thememories too

Picking Up JewelryDamaged jewelry or fancy buttonsmdash

particularly cheap pieces of costumejewelry that can no longer be repaired or

Cool Ideas for the Not-so-Valuables

Art and Antiques by Dr Lori

Lori Verderame

Photo courtesy staff of wwwDrLoriVcom

Vintage china or mismatchedplates with minor damage are

often repurposed

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Silent OvationI purse my lipsmdashmy cheeks widenjaw stiffensnostrils flarebrow scoresneck braceseyebrows blendhands clenchas if willpowerand taught muscles alonecould plug the wall and hold back the deep seaBut eyes slowly fill spilltears betray what lies unfathomedWhat assails my earspours over my heartrsquotil it tremblesCrumbles

Musicflows across my mindslides under invisible barriersvibrates faint chordsstirs tension

A bugler plays ldquoTapsrdquomdasha lyrist soothes with psalmsmdasha choir declares Messiahrsquos ldquoHallelujahrdquomdashorchestras play once-defiant ldquoFinlandiardquomdashgold medalists glow in national anthemrsquos auramdashor a chorus underscores Jean Valjeanrsquos plea ldquoBring Him HomerdquoWithout warningIrsquom tuned and tiedto abiding themesof certain endingstemporal triumphspromising tomorrowsmdashnew secret anniversariesof the heartmdashmy own momentous momentsmarked anointedinfused with tears

Written and submitted by Evelyn Merriam

wornmdashcan be reused and made intoreally cool art objects

Damaged pieces of costume jewelrycan be the source for jewelrypictures by sewing or gluingthe broken pieces onto a piece of velvetfelt or fabric Then the textileis framed as you would a collage

Old broken jewelry or pieces thereofcan be made into a brooch tussymussy or brooch bouquet comprised ofboth fresh flowers and colorful fake-gemstone pins in the shape of flowers

Country music star MirandaLambert carried a brooch bouquet ather country-themed wedding It is acool union of vintage and Victorian

fresh and fauxSome pieces of costume jewelry are

valuable so be sure to check out thevalue with an appraisal before you starttaking apart the jewelry pieces that arestill intact However the damagedpieces are fair game for you crafters outthere

Celebrity PhD antiques appraiser authorand award-winning TV personality Dr Lorihosts antiques appraisal events worldwideDr Lori is the star appraiser on Discoverychannelrsquos TV show AuctionKings Visit wwwDrLoriVcomwwwFacebookcomDoctorLori LoriVerderame at Google+ or call (888) 431-1010

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Traveltizers Travel Appetizers Stories that Whet the Appetite for Travel

By Andrea Gross

Irsquom half-submerged in a luxuriouswhirlpool tub sipping from a glass ofsweet ice wine and looking out the

window at the cascading waters ofHorseshoe Falls the largest of the threefalls that make up Niagara Falls

Over there in the distance is theUnited States Here at the RadissonHotel is Canada

Divided in part by the Niagara Riverthe two countries share the falls withHorseshoe on the Canadian side andAmerican and Bridal Veil falls technicallyin the United States although betterviewed from Canada

Theyrsquore not the tallest falls in theworld but theyrsquore among the mostpowerful and tonight illuminated infestive colors theyrsquore surely the mostbeautiful

Waterfalls wine and a whirlpooltubmdashcould there be a more glorious wayto spend New Yearrsquos Eve I think not buta party is waiting outsidemdashnot just any

party but one of the grandest in Canadaand the only one thatrsquos televised fromcoast to coast

In short ldquoItrsquos Canadarsquos answer toTimes Squarerdquo says Niagara Falls MayorJim Diodati

My husband and I don our parkasmdashDecember weather in Niagara typicallyranges from the low 20s to the mid-30smdashand set out for Queen VictoriaPark

Itrsquos not far from the hotel and as we

walk along the path bordering the fallswersquore surrounded by trees sparkling withmore than a million lights and more than100 illuminated displays representingeverything from Noahrsquos ark and an Inuitkayak to humongous Canadian andUnited States flags

By the time we arrive at the parkmusic is blaring from the stage and theplace is packed with revelers Off to theside the Skylon Tower rises 775 feetabove the falls

The circular top which resembles aspace station is aglow with lights andthe exterior glass-enclosed elevator calledthe ldquoYellow Bugrdquo streaks up and downferrying visitors to and from therevolving dining room and observationdeck at the top

The countdown begins shortly beforemidnight Eight seven six hellip one TheYellow Bug zooms to the top fireworksexplode from the tower and the crowdroars Then led by the performers onstage everyone begins singing ldquoAuldLang Synerdquo

Niagara Fallsrsquo New Yearrsquos Bash

Niagara Falls consists of three separate waterfallsFrom left American Falls Bridal Veil Falls Horseshoe Falls

Horseshoe Falls is wider than sevenfootball fields and as the water dropsthe distance of a 13-story building itcreates an explosion of mist

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Itrsquos almost 1 am when we head backto the Radisson and we have to run tocatch the Falls Incline Railway before itcloses This saves us the uphill hike fromthe street-level park to the FallsviewTourist Area where the hotels casinoeateries and shops are located

We arrive in our room chilled butthrilled ready to start the new year

The next day we explore more ofNiagararsquos winter offerings

After walking farther along the 3-mileillumination route we warm up amongstthe poinsettias and Christmas cacti at theFloral Showhouse and then make ourway to Journey Behind the Falls anattraction that helps us truly appreciatethe size and splendor of Niagara

Dressed in waterproof ponchos(distributed free at the entrance) weslosh through tunnels to emerge 13stories below ground level at the pointwhere Horseshoe Falls crashes into theLower Niagara River

Wersquore showered with mist as theequivalent of more than 1 millionbathtubs full of water rush over the fallsevery hour traveling at a speed of 25mph (During the winter the lowerobservation deck is closed but therersquosdrama and moisture aplenty on theupper deck)

Although itrsquos possible to see all threefalls from the ground-level walkway wetake a helicopter ride in order to betterunderstand the arearsquos geography From up

high we can see how the Niagara Riverwhich begins in Lake Erie and flowsnorth into Lake Ontario divides as itcircles around Goat Island

The southern side plummets over acliff to form Horseshoe Falls while thenorthern side leads to American Falls andBridal Veil Falls These two smaller fallsare in turn separated from each other bythe much smaller landmass of LunaIsland

Finally since the Niagara Peninsula isone of the top ice-wine-producingregions in the world we visit InniskillinEstate Winery an award-winningproducer of the luxury wine We see thevineyards where harvesting of the frozengrapes has just begun watch a video ofthe production process and sample threedifferent types of ice wine RieslingCabernet Franc and Sparkling

We canrsquot agree on which one we likebest so we splurge on mini-bottles ofeach If we canrsquot make it back to Niagaranext year at least wersquoll be able tocelebrate at homemdashbut it wonrsquot be thesame without the whirlpool tub and themagnificent view of the falls

If you goNiagararsquos Winter Festival of Lights

runs through Jan 12 2015wwwniagaraparkscomwwwradissoncomniagarafallsca

Photos copy Irv Green unless otherwise notedstory by Andrea Gross (wwwandreagrosscom)

Photo courtesy of Winter Festival of Lights

Niagararsquos Winter Festival of Lightsfeatures a Christmas Tree Walk that

extends more than 3 miles

Photo courtesy of Niagara Parks Commission

The Falls are illuminated at night adding tothe festive air of the holiday season

Photo courtesy of Niagara Parks Commission

Fireworks mark the coming of theNew Year during Niagararsquos

New Yearrsquos Eve bash

Photo courtesy of Winter Festival of Lights

A three-story-tall illuminated flag ofCanada welcomes folks from the

United States who make up half of the11 million travelers who visit

Niagara each year

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SaturdayJanuary 17 2015

Racestart10am

LocationLancasterCountyCentralParkPavilion22(KiwanisLodge)

Prizes will be awarded to the overall top three male and female finishersand top three male and female finishers in each age category

First three finishers with dogs (any age group) will also receive prizes

Race fees $20 if received by January 8 2015 $25 after January 82015 Only people who pre-register (with payment) by January 8 willhave the option of receiving a t-shirt

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3912 Abel Drive Columbia PA 17512

When you were much muchyounger you may havewondered if your mind was

playing tricks Has that monster underyour childhood bed vanished only to bereplaced by other mental quirks alsounsettling as you age Where did I leave my keys The check I wrote a moment ago is not

in sight The envelope in which it is to bemailed is here in front of me I keep hearing the same song over and

over in my mind (a phenomenon calledldquoearwormsrdquo)

You are not losing your mind Theseare mild irritations not alarms Alarmsare triggered when you forget to turn offthe range or you become disoriented asto time or place

That famous painting called TheScream of Nature by Norwegian artistEdvard Munch intrigues us because itportrays how we feel on occasion The

agonized subject inthe painting isclasping his headwith the palms ofhis hands themouth opened intoa large oval thepanicked eyesglancing skyward

He stands on abridge but theartist does notshow to where thebridge leads Whatlies ahead

PerhapsMunchrsquos figuresuffers fromgerontophobiawhich is the irrational fear of aging andwhat lies ahead Symptoms include anyof several apprehensions such as socialisolation inadequate resources and

inability to remainphysically self-sufficient

Most seniors do notexperience that phobiaon a recurring basisYet we are fascinated byMunchrsquos paintingbecause it illustrates arare extreme in ourresponse to anxieties

Seniors like othersexperience normalepisodic bouts ofmelancholy It can besevere temporarily aswhen brought on bydeath of someone inthe family or a friend

Less severe is holiday melancholy wherewe feel excluded from participating withothers in the general merriment

Causes of our dark moods are not

always clear It could be eitherinsufficient or excessive sleep stresstaking or not taking medication orsimply a misdiagnosis

If the melancholy becomes chronicone might be prescribed anantidepressant Some prescriptions workfor some people and not others Patientsreportedly try different antidepressants todetermine which works best Theyrsquorecaught in a casino of choices where theyhope to place the right bet

Severe melancholy or depression hasbeen a characteristic of many of the mostimportant contributors to our culture Ifthese personalities had lived during whatis called the ldquoProzac Generationrdquo wemight have been deprived of their genius

Aristotle concluded that ldquoall men whohave become outstanding in philosophystatesmanship poetry or the arts aremelancholicrdquo He saw melancholy as an

Are You Losing Your Mind

My 22 Centsrsquo Worth

Walt Sonneville

The Scream of Natureby Edvard Munch

please see MIND page 23

www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 15

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The NationalAssociation of Watch ampClock Collectorsrsquo(NAWCC) Watch ampClock Museum and theLibrary amp ResearchCenter named Mariettaresident GregoryGerhart Volunteer of theYear Recently Gerhartreceived an award for hisgenerous contribution oftime

Gerhartrsquos uncle a member of theNAWCC introduced him to theassociation more than 40 years agoGerhart has been a member for manyyears and after he retired from theKellogg Company he decided topursue his interest in the NAWCC byvolunteering at the museum

He regularly enjoys greetingworldwide members and visitors

guiding group tours andtaking on various museumgallery projects Gerhartrsquospositive experience nowincludes serving as a part-time gallery attendant

ldquoGreg took it uponhimself to makeimprovements in themuseumrsquos lighting byusing his technicalexperience in rebuildingthe museumrsquos display case

lighting unitsrdquo said Noel Poiriermuseum director

ldquoWith funds from a donor andsupport from the unitsrsquo manufacturerGreg was able to singlehandedlyimprove the experience of ourmuseum visitors by ensuring that theobjects on display are adequatelylighted It simply wouldnrsquot have beenpossible without himrdquo

Greg Gerhart

NAWCC Names Volunteer of the Year

RSVP of the CapitalRegion has named TanyaWest as the LancasterCounty Volunteer of theMonth for December

West has beenvolunteering withLancaster Countyorganizations sinceshortly after movingfrom Erie in the 1960sShe averages 500volunteer hours per year with manyyears significantly higher

West is the epitome ofvolunteerism as a way of life In thepast she served as a volunteer boardmember and officer of a dozennonprofit organizations ranging fromGirl Scouts to 4-H and from brain-injured children to the disabled

West continues to demonstrate hercommitment with eight different

Lancaster Countycommunity organizationsShe currently serves on theboards of Mental HealthAmerica and ContactLancaster Helpline

In addition shevolunteers with Kiwanisand Community ActionProgramrsquos povertysimulationsTanya West is great

example of volunteer service inLancaster County

For information on volunteeropportunities or to submit the name of avolunteer for future recognition emaillancasterrsvpcapregorg or call RSVPrsquosLancaster County office at (717) 847-1539 or the statewide Senior Corps ofPennsylvania hotline toll-free at (800)870-2616

Tanya West

West Chosen as Volunteer of the Month

16 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

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By Christina Cardamone

Seniors and baby boomers filled the Spooky NookSports complex in Manheim for the 18th annualLancaster County 50plus EXPO in November

The event co-hosted by OLP EvENtS and theLancaster County Office of Aging allowed visitors togather information on a variety of topics enjoyentertainment and attend informative sessions

As attendees gathered for this free one-day eventthey connected with exhibitors there to discuss homeimprovement health and wellness finances retirementcommunities funeral preplanning and more

ldquoI think the best thing about the EXPO at SpookyNook is the visibilityrdquo said Jenny Flamm a MessiahLifeways at Mount Joy County Homes representativeldquoLots of folks stopping to talk and have conversationand even if theyrsquore not particularly ready to make themove today or even tomorrow it will still be in theirmemoryrdquo

The 2014 Lancaster County 50plus EXPO featured aspecial focus on aging in place reflecting most boomersrsquoand seniorsrsquo wishes to age safely and comfortably intheir homes for as long as possible

United Disabilities Services presented a large displayof products available to help adults age in place such aswalk-in bathtubs and showers handrails scooters stairlifts and more

Alison Sprankle BS CMC and Lori BrenizerSmith CTRS MHAED of Good News Consultingpresented seminars on dementia care Listeners learnedwhat to expect as the disease progresses and how tocommunicate more effectively with the afflicted

Free health screenings also assisted guests in

evaluating their stroke risk balance BMI and hearing ldquo[The EXPO] gives the chance for people to ask a

question they may not ask by just coming andknocking on your doorrdquo said Ed Kurek of The GroffsFamily Funeral Home ldquoPeople are willing to ask hereon a one-on-one basis You can then talk to them andgive them some options and I think thatrsquos one goodreason to be hererdquo

As the day continued the crowd grew even larger ldquoI was really surprised at the turnoutrdquo Kurek added

ldquoI wasnrsquot expecting as many [visitors] as there wererdquoOne of those many visitors was Dottie Nikolaus of

Lancaster city who was no stranger to the 50plus EXPO ldquoIrsquove been here before and I really enjoy it I like the

variety of areas such as travel home repair and eventhe end-of-life servicesrdquo she said ldquoThe entertainmentthis year has been excellent toordquo

It was standing-room only when the dayrsquosentertainment kicked off at 10 am The Dutch AppleDinner Theatre performed select songs from theirfinishing 2014 show season and previewed numbersfrom their upcoming 2015 shows including Mid-LifeThe Crisis Continues Les Miseacuterables and Rogers andHammersteinrsquos Oklahoma

Guests enjoyed the vintage- and modern-era Lioneltrain sets that were on display thanks to CoolTrains Infull operation during the course of the EXPO thedisplay comprised three operating tracks eachshowcasing their own train as well as a miniature trainstation gas station convenience stores and tiny carsand trucks

Jerry Mitchell education and outreach specialistfrom the Office of Attorney General used acombination of video presentation and lecture to share

his knowledge on senior scams and how best to protectyour identity and assets from fraudulent activity

Stauffers of Kissel Hill Greenhouse Manager JayUlrich hosted a container-gardening demonstrationUlrich used a mix of annuals and perennials andshowed how to combine textures and colors to create aperfect focal point or accent

Chris Poje 2010 Pa StatE SENiOr idOL winnerserenaded the crowd with renditions of Sinatra andother musical artists from throughout the decades Histake on Lee Greenwoodrsquos ldquoGod Bless the USArdquo gotthe audience to its feet and singing with patriotic pride

That patriotism carried over at the Keystone MilitaryFamilies booth where EXPO attendees donated itemsor cash toward the nonprofitrsquos Stockings for Soldierscollection Each year KMF sends care packages andChristmas stockings to American soldiers serving athome and abroad

Back on stage 2012 Pa StatE SENiOr idOL winnerVickie Kissinger wooed the crowd with a set of smoothand powerful performances

Matt Macis a charismatic song-and-dance performerand a headliner in his own right presented familiartunes from Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Sinatraand other musical greats

Other fun features of the day were the new puttingcontestmdashthe winner took home $100 cashmdashand thefree salon services offered in the Pamper U ZoneGuests paused in their way around the EXPO floor totake advantage of a free haircut manicure or minimassage

The 50plus EXPOs presented by OLP EvENtS willreturn in spring 2015 For more information call(717)-285-1350 or visit www50plusexpopacom

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What do Bing Crosby ElvisPresley Martina McBrideAlvin and the Chipmunks

The Beach Boys Patty Loveless TheOsmonds Perry Como and TheMormon Tabernacle Choir have incommon

The answer They have all sung andrecorded the song ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo

ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo is in fact theworldrsquos most popular Christmas songhaving sold more than 125000000copies It has been recorded in DutchYiddish Japanese and even Swahili

Written by Irving Berlin ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo is a fascinating footnote inAmerican cultural history A Jewishsongwriter wrote a universal bestsellingsong about a day celebrating the birth ofChristianityrsquos founder

Also unusual is the fact that IrvingBerlin did not like the Christmas holidayThat time of year brought back memories

of the tragic death of his infant sonIrving Berlin Jr in December 1928

Berlinrsquos inspiration may have comefrom his being a lonely andnostalgic northeasterntransplant caught in LosAngeles during the holidayseason There the palmtrees and summerliketemperatures in Decembermade him yearn for hismore familiar winter coldweather and snow

Berlinrsquos song originally began with thisintroductory verse

The sun is shiningThe grass is greenThe orange and palm trees swayTherersquos never been such a dayIn Beverly Hills LABut itrsquos December the 24thAnd Irsquom longing to be up north hellip

And then follows the line known andsung all around the planet everyDecember ldquoIrsquom dreaming of a white

Christmas helliprdquo Berlinrsquos labors over this

song took placethroughout a night inJanuary 1940 Whencompleted Berlin wasexcited about his creationdescribing it as a ldquoroundrdquosong his term for thoserare tunes that seemed to

flow from him effortlessly and seamlessly ldquoWe working composers all too often

in the interest of expediency sharpen ourpencils get out that square sheet of paperand become too slickrdquo he later explainedldquoThose forced efforts are lsquosquarersquo songsBut sometimes a song is natural We maystart it to order for a specific scene orshow but our subconscious beings go towork and the song is just thererdquo

On a Monday morning when hecompleted ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo Berlinrushed to his office proclaiming toHelmy Kresa his transcriber ldquoI want youto take down a song I wrote over theweekend Not only is it the best song Iever wrote itrsquos the best song anybody everwroterdquo

Initially skeptical Kresa wrote downthe notes as Berlin sitting at a pianobegan to play the song While Kresalistened and transcribed his skepticismevaporated

ldquoAs he started to sing I knew rightaway that the way he juxtaposed thewarmth of Southern California with thecold snow would make it a hitrdquo Kresarecalled ldquoand when he sang the chorus Iknew it really was the greatest song everwritten I was as thrilled as he wasrdquo

The duo continued working

The Worldrsquos Most Popular Christmas Song

Fragments of History

Victor Parachin

please see SONG page 23

When readers meet me theynever want to talk to meInstead they excitedly look

all around for my husband sayingldquoWherersquos Bobrdquo

Everyone loves Bob But they feelsorry for him because I often make himlook like a doofus (which he is) in mycolumns They look at him with pity andsay ldquoYoursquore such a good sportrdquo

Well Irsquom here to tell you Bob adoresit when I write about him When I donrsquotinclude him hersquoll ask ldquoWhat about merdquowith an insanely disappointed look onhis face

Having said all that last week he hadto fast for routine blood work whichmeant no food after midnight No bigdeal right

Early that evening he was face downon the couch I knelt down andmassaged his shoulders

ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo I saidEver so slowly he raised his head

ldquoDonrsquot you remember the medicalprocedure Irsquom about to getrdquo

ldquoItrsquos not anoperation sweetsItrsquos just a bloodtestrdquo

He sat upldquoJUST A BLOODTESTrdquo

I quietly tiptoedout of the room

At five tomidnight I foundhim in the kitchengorging on frozenpizza

ldquoSheesh Bob Donrsquot you want to nukeit firstrdquo

ldquoTherersquos no timerdquoI lovingly took his hands but he

crazily pulled away and franticallysearched through the cookie jar

ldquoWhere are the peanut buttercookiesrdquo he said

Slowly I stepped backward andwhispered ldquoImdashImdashmay have finishedthem last nightrdquo

ldquoWHATrdquo

ldquoWell I um I wantedcookiesrdquo

ldquoOh so you wantedcookies did you I willnever forgive you for thisrdquo

He dragged himself offto bed I quietly got inbed too In exactly threeminutes he startedmoaning the song fromOliver ldquoFood gloriousfoodmdashhot sausage andmustardrdquo

Less than an hour later he sneezedonce and said ldquoStarvation has caused meto get a coldrdquo

Now I donrsquot like gender stereotypingBut I take that back when it comes to acold Thatrsquos because Bob gets ldquomancoldsrdquo During his last one he threwhimself an ldquoIrsquom going to dierdquo party

I realized that the way I wasapproaching this was all wrong So Ichanged And miraculously I also foundthe cure to the common cold

ldquoYoursquoll be OKrdquo I said ldquoRight afteryour blood work wersquoll get rid of yourcold Instead of heading to your favoritediner like we planned for a lusciousomelet made with grilled apples cheddarcheese and bacon wersquoll keep you onnothing but chicken broth all dayrdquo

Suddenly he stopped sneezingldquoSweets we couldnrsquot have gone to the

diner anywayrdquo I said ldquoYoursquore obviouslytoo weak from starvation Wersquoll go theresomeday sometimemdashfar far from nowsince it will clearly take a long time foryou to recover from your horrible fastingordealrdquo

And with that he jumped out of bedand said ldquoI feel greatrdquo

After the blood work we went to therestaurant where Bob made a speedyrecovery as he reveled in mouthfuls ofglorious food

That week I wound up with amonster cold I knew Bob would get backat me for how I tricked him into gettingbetter I stayed in bedmdashwaiting

He found my grandmotherrsquos quilt inthe cupboard and placed it on metenderly snugging it under my chin

Between sneezes I said ldquoThis is theworst cold Irsquove ever had Go ahead Makefun of me I deserve itrdquo

ldquoYep you dordquo he said putting on hisjacket and getting the car keys

ldquoBob yoursquore going out when Irsquom onmy deathbedrdquo

When he came home he had a bagwith him He took out a chicken pot piemy favorite Kleenex made with aloe acopy of People magazine and a carton ofmint chocolate chip ice cream

He propped up our pillows We spentthe day together watching Murphy Brownreruns and luxuriating in thebreathtaking nearness of each other

So of course everyone loves BobThatrsquos because we all know that he is justlike thismdashsensitive lovingcompassionate and adoringmdasheven whenI donrsquot have a cold

Saralee Perel is an award-winning nationallysyndicated columnist Her new book isCracked Nuts amp Sentimental Journeys StoriesFrom a Life Out of Balance To find out morevisit wwwsaraleeperelcom or emailsperelsaraleeperelcom

18 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

50plus Senior News continues to bring important information as well asentertaining articles to the 50+ community We at On-Line Publisherswould like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the

editorial contributors of 50plus Senior News

It is through the varied interestsand considerable talents of ourcontributors and freelance writersthat such a range of informativeand entertaining content isavailable to read each monthThe pages of 50plus Senior Newsare enriched by your contributions

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Thank YouColumnists

Such is Life

Saralee Perel

When a Man Canrsquot Have Food

Bob and Saralee at the diner

The best of Christmases and thehigh point of the feast daymarking the beginning of the

Christian era was the year I got theelectric train An electric train has a lot ofpieces And you can take the pieces apartand put them back together in your ownfashion any old way you want to

The next best part of Christmas wascousin-visiting Here the cousinsmdashalmostall male and within a couple years of myown agemdashbecame real people not justthe last or next wearer of hand-me-downldquoSunday bestrdquo

They were here in person kids I couldplay with bringing with them the cold-fresh of December into our second-floorapartment

Gift inspection was the first order ofbusiness for visiting cousins Even beforehellos it was ldquoWhad-ja-getrdquomdashall oneword Without waiting for a responsethis was followed by ldquoWhad-else-ja-getrdquo

The year of the electric train was atriumph of familial snobberyQuestioning never got past the firstldquowhad-ja-getrdquo Instantly four cousinswere on hands and knees takingeverything apart to rearrange it revisingit to anything but the drearilysymmetrical layout plotted by Lionel

There was never enough track ofcourse There never would bemdashnot forthe fledgling empire builders who werealready looking down the hall to thedining room wondering how manypieces and how many Christmases itwould take to get there

There was one other Christmas giftthat even among my cousins wouldsquash the ldquowhad-ja-getsrdquo If you got anErector Set you simply pointed at thebox

You tried not to look too superioracting as though lavish gifts were an

everyday thingwith you Youmight beinterrupted byyour auntinsisting youtry on ldquoat leastthe jacketrdquofrom theSunday outfither son hadfinallyoutgrown But the moment was stillyours

The Erector Set consisted entirely ofparts Nothing was put together in thefirst place hundreds of metal pieces steelwheels nuts and boltsmdashendlesspossibilities for both construction andeventual dismembermentmdashand theruination of hundreds of vacuumcleaners

(My Aunt Ella used to claim that theErector Set people were subsidized by theHoover people But then Aunt Ella alsoclaimed that opening an umbrellaindoors made the roof leak and onerainy spring she turned out to be rightabout that)

One year a cousin we visited got anIrish Mail This was a sidewalk vehiclethat you steered with your feet andpropelled by working a handlebar backand forth

It was really a neat machine and onceyou got the rhythm of it you could workup some real speedmdashplenty enough tobecome a pedestrian hazard and getyelled at

But the Irish Mail was expensive andthus unheard of in his neighborhood soit simply had to be ldquodorkyrdquo which meantit was soon abandoned and left in a darkcorner of the cousinrsquos basement It was agift from the other side of the family an

uncle bymarriage wholived in a swellapartmentbuilding thatdidnrsquot allowkids

There was asuper-deluxemodel of theErector Set thatactually had a

miniature steam engine with it None ofus cousins had one but there was anonly child named Arnold who lived in afirst-floor apartment down the blockwho did

The engine would have made a lot offriends for Arnold who could have usedsome help in that department since henot only had steel-rimmed glasses butwore braces too

But his mother wouldnrsquot let anybody

play with it because it was too dangerousSo we kept pushing Arnold into snowbanks or bushes for all the next year untilhe and his steam engine finally moved tothe suburbs

Eventually the cousins went separateways Some uncles became prosperousand relocated to airier neighborhoodsToday the children of the cousins andthe cousins of the cousins donrsquot evenknow one another

Which is a pity really If all thecousins chipped in we could get theextra track for the train and the ErectorSet with the miniature steam engineThen wersquod get together again and makeall those nifty things that are pictured onthe lids of the boxes

A collection of Ted Rickardrsquos family-funessays is titled Anything Worth Knowing ILearned from the Grandkids It is nowavailable in paperback on Amazoncom

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Artist Shares 100 Faces 100 StoriesPhotographer Molly Kraybillrsquos

display on aging ldquoOne Hundredrdquowill be on display in the Harvest ViewGallery of Landis Homes from 430to 830 pm through Jan 15

A 2009 graduate of LancasterMennonite High School Kraybillgraduated in 2013 from EasternMennonite University inHarrisonburg Va with a degree inphotography and digitalcommunications

The ldquoart of agingrdquo took on newmeaning for Kraybill whophotographed women ages 1 to 100

for her senior art show titled ldquoOneHundredrdquo

ldquolsquoOne Hundredrsquo is an explorationof the female experience of agingrdquosays Kraybill ldquoI photographed onefemale for every age 1 through 100and asked each one the samequestion lsquoWhat do you like aboutyour agersquo

ldquoThe result is a colorful visualjourney through the wisdom painand joy that aging brings Frombraces to wrinkles from the simpledelights of being a kindergartner tothe losses of older age I have found

that age is something to be celebratedembraced and most importantlynothing to be ashamed ofrdquo

For Kraybill talking with theparticipants shed new light on aging

ldquoThey made me realize that Ishouldnrsquot be scared of the futurerdquo saidKraybill ldquoIt makes me appreciateliving in the moment

ldquoIrsquom excited to agerdquoLandis Homes is located at 1001

E Oregon Road Lititz Moreinformation is available atwwwlandishomesorg or by calling(717) 381-3550

Pumpkin ContestCelebrates Creativity

Lancaster native Molly Kraybill currently lives inWashington DC where she teaches digital art

in a public elementary school

Residents staff and localvolunteers at Garden Spot Villagerecently teamed up for the first-ever on-campus ldquoPack-A-Paloozardquoto benefit Operation ChristmasChild a project of SamaritanrsquosPurse an international Christianrelief and evangelismorganization

The group packed 120 red-and-green holiday-themedshoeboxes with school and craftsupplies toys toothbrushes andtoothpaste and other items Theboxes will be distributed to needychildren overseas

In addition to the boxespacked at Pack-A-Palooza GardenSpot Village distributed another 100boxes to individual residents forpacking Packers included a personal

note of encouragement in each boxSamaritanrsquos Purse has run

Operation Christmas Child each yearsince 1993

First place ndash The Carousel created bythe St Annersquos receptionist office

Second place ndash The Popcorn Bucket(SARC cinema) created by the first-floor

nursing staff Third place ndash The GumballMachine created by the

admissions and social work team

After the votes were compiled thewinners of the annual St AnnersquosRetirement Community pumpkin-decorating contest were announced at thecommunityrsquos annual Halloween party

The winners were

Volunteers Barbara SlowthowerShirley Fulton and Therese Hodson sortcrayons and other supplies to be packedinto shoeboxes for Operation ChristmasChild during the recent Pack-A-Palooza

event at Garden Spot Village

GSV Hosts First On-CampusPack-A-PaloozaThe Garden Spot Village holiday train

room celebrating its 10th anniversary thisyear is open to the public from 130 to 4pm on Saturdays through Dec 27

Even repeat visitors will find lots ofnew highlights on both O-gauge andHO-gauge layouts

The O-gauge layout features a hobocamp Sunoco Oil siding many detailedstructures and LED lighting A newLionel Legacy remote control systemmakes it possible to run five trains atonce

Now visitors can push a button tomove workers around a control towerand operate a sawmill with a conveyor-belt log loader

These new features are in addition toan operating freight station coal loadergas station and water tower

Visitors will also see a 15-foot earlyhandcrafted Lionel O-gauge circus train

This year club members can operatemuch of the HO-gauge display through

a computer or smart phone The displaynow features more detailed roadcrossings with crossing gates that raiseand lower with flashing lights andringing bells

Visitors will still be able to get anengineerrsquos-eye view from the engine ofone of the trains on a 55-inch wallmonitor

Garden Spot Village is located at 433S Kinzer Ave Admission is freedonations are accepted For informationand directions call (717) 355-6000

Garden Spot Village Train Clubmembers Mike Lanyon left and

Mike ldquoFitzrdquo Fitzgerald

Holiday Train Room Open to Public

because I eventually got him into ittoordquo

Leh began to study antiques learningfrom older people hersquod meet at the fleamarkets who would show him what tolook for and what wasnrsquot worth it

From there he gained an interest inblue-decorated stoneware which hefound more interesting than bottles aseach was handmade and uniquelydecorated

ldquoI learned at some point that diversityis goodrdquo he said ldquoI got into all avenuesof antiquing buying painted furnitureiron glass pottery oil paintings basketsand chinardquo

While he works full-time as asalesman estimator Leh has filled hisweekends running to different auctionsHe still loves variety but he keeps asharp eye out for his favorite blue crocks

He looks for ones with specialdecorations Tulips and other floraldesigns are most common with fruitfalling as a close second and birds as athird The rarest finds have moons catsor dogs

Leh has close to 100 crocks in hispersonal collection and said he canrsquot evenbegin to count the bottles No matterhow many he gets he keeps his findslocal

His fascination with history pushedhim to sell his home and move inSeptember to a 1798 stone house builtby Thomas Pettit the son of a countyfounder

The architecture is unparalleled Lehsaid There are seven fireplaces thickwindow boxes and original chair railsand hardwood floors through the home

The house was added to the NationalRegister of Historic Places in 1983 It isthe perfect environment for Lehrsquosnumerous treasures now displayed andincorporated into the housersquos deacutecor

ldquoI just love historyrdquo he said ldquoIt makes

perfect sense for me to have a place likethis to fill with the items I am sofascinated withrdquo

While antiques became a huge part ofLehrsquos life he slowly made it a familyaffair His father bought a home inupstate New York that was built in 1894and together they decorated it withperiod items that fit the theme of thehome

Over the years his fatherrsquos collectiongrew and he started selling things withhis son sharing a booth at a localantique mart Soon they had two boothsand eventually three The younger Lehno longer has a booth but his father stillruns one out of Easton Pa

A lot of the antiques Leh tries to sellare higher-end items that can sit too longat a local market He finds better luck

sending those to auctionsVisiting one is an experience he

saidldquoItrsquos the people itrsquos the food itrsquos

the triprdquo he said ldquoTherersquos not anauction I donrsquot go to where I donrsquot

know peoplerdquoAlthough antiquing can be expensive

it doesnrsquot have to be Leh saidHersquos bought many things for more

than $10000 including a LancasterCounty farm table he bought thissummer

But there are a variety of levels atwhich people can get involved headded

Every year he goes to the BaltimoreBottle Show where he sees many kidsgetting started at the same age he didSome of them walk in with $5 and leavewith 10 bottles ready to start acollection they can build on

Many of them can even specialize incertain bottles such as medicine bottlesor soda and beer bottles

ldquoMy problem was I specialized ineverythingrdquo he said laughing

Leh also finds value not necessarily inthe expensive items but in the ones thatare the most unusual

ldquoWhat they were wherever they camefrom what they were used formdashthosestories are what interest merdquo Leh said

Early Pennsylvania settlers brought alittle bit of nature into their own homeshe said painting furniture pottery andother decorations

ldquoThose are some of my favoriteitemsrdquo he said ldquoAt one point they wereall close to someonersquos heart And I liketo think I can appreciate them nowrdquo

Please note submissions must be received bythe 10th of the month prior to insertion

Submissions will be included as space permits

For more information or to submit your happenings email Megan Joyce at mjoyceonlinepubcom or mail to

50plus Senior NewsMegan Joyce

3912 Abel Drive Columbia PA 17512

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TREASURE from page 1

Some of Lehrsquos antique bottlecollection including figural

bitters bottles historical flasksand early medicine bottles

Back row from left Gaudy Dutch cup andplate Rabbitware plate Leeds plate Centerfrom left eagle butter print pewter master

salt seated Redware dog and cow butter print

Leh acquired this local farm table(circa 1820) in summer 2014

22 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

Lancaster County

Calendar of EventsCocalico Senior Association ndash (717) 336-7489Dec 12 10 am ndash Music with Sandy HeiseyDec 18 10 am ndash Compass Mark Program on ProvisionsDec 24 9 am ndash Christmas Party

Columbia Senior Center ndash (717) 684-4850Dec 3 1015 am ndash Christmas BingoDec 11 10 am ndash Christmas Special Quarryville

Presbyterian SingersDec 30 1015 am ndash New Yearrsquos Eve Party and Luncheon

Elizabethtown Area Senior Center ndash (717) 367-7984 Dec 4 10 am ndash Radio City Christmas Show VideoDec 10 10 am ndash Bingo Buddies with PreschoolDec 15 1030 am ndash Christmas Activity and Craft

Lancaster House North Happy Hearts Club SeniorCenter ndash (717) 299-1278Tuesdays 1 pm ndash Varied ActivitiesThursdays noon ndash Pinochle

Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center ndash (717) 299-3943Dec 10 930 am ndash Haircuts and ManicuresDec 12 930 am ndash Holiday Music with InstrumentsDec 24 930 am ndash Holiday Program with Santa Claus

Lancaster Rec Senior Center ndash (717) 392-2115 ext 147Dec 12 915 am ndash Benefits of POADec 18 9 am ndash Christmas PartyDec 24 1030 am ndash Baking and Decorating Christmas

Cookies

Lititz Senior Center ndash (717) 626-2800Dec 3 10 am ndash Ice Cream Social with Lancashire HallDec 10 10 am ndash Children from Owl Hill Learning

Center VisitDec 24 10 am ndash Christmas Party and Music

Luis Munoz Marin Senior Center ndash (717) 295-7989Dec 9 10 am ndash Memory Box ProjectDec 11 10 am ndash Crafty Gift Ideas for GrandchildrenDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party

Millersville Senior Center ndash (717) 871-9600Mondays and Fridays 9 am ndash Healthy Steps in Motion

ExerciseDec 19 10 am ndash Cookie ExchangeDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Music with Penn Manor Chorus

Next Gen Senior Center ndash (717) 786-4770Dec 8 930 am ndash Holiday Craft CenterpiecesDec 18 1015 am ndash Smith Middle School SingersDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party

Rodney Park Happy Hearts Club Senior Center ndash(717) 393-7786 Tuesdays noon ndash Pinochle Wednesdays 1 pm ndash Varied Activities Thursdays noon ndash Bingo

Community Programs Free and open to the public

Support Groups Free and open to the public

Dec 3 7 to 815 pmAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupWillow Lakes Outpatient Center212 Willow Valley Lakes Drive Willow Street(717) 464-9365

Dec 8 10 to 11 amAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6076jmortongardenspotvillageorg

Dec 18 noonBrain Tumor Support GroupLancaster General Health Campus Wellness Center2100 Harrisburg Pike Lancaster(717) 626-2894

Dec 22 2 to 3 pmParkinsonrsquos Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6259jshaffergardenspotvillageorg

Dec 24 6 to 8 pmEpilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania SupportGroupLancaster General HospitalStager Room 5555 N Duke St Lancaster(800) 887-7165 ext 104

Saturdays in December 130 to 4 pmTrain Room Holiday Open HouseGarden Spot Village Train Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6000

Dec 1 6 pmRed Rose Singles MeetingHossrsquos Steak amp Sea House100 W Airport Road Lititz(717) 406-6098

Dec 7 3 pmPublic Singing of Handelrsquos MessiahGrace Lutheran Church517 N Queen St Lancaster(717) 397-2748

Dec 14 9 am to 3 pmPennsylvania Music ExpoContinental Inn2285 Lincoln Highway EastLancaster(717) 898-1246wwwrecordcollectorsorg

Dec 19 6 to 9 pmMusic FridaysDowntown Lancaster (717) 341-0028

Senior Center Activities

Library Programs

Lititz Public Library 651 Kissel Hill Road Lititz (717) 626-2255Dec 3 630 pm ndash Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster CountyDec 8 130 to 330 pm Dec 16 6 to 8 pm ndash Scrabble Meet-UpsDec 16 11 am ndash Reel Talk for Everyone The Pianist

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Winter is Coming hellipBefore the weather gets too

cold you should protect yourhouse and family from theelements

Here are some essential areas tocheck

Roofbull Look for missing shinglescracked flashing and brokenoverhanging tree limbs

bull Check the chimney for mortardeterioration and loose bricksInspect the underside of the rooffrom the attic for signs of leakage

Exteriorbull Check the foundation for cracksin the concrete or low spots in thesoil where water can accumulateagainst the foundation

bull Examine the caulking in the

siding and around the windowand door trims

Heat

bull Turn on the heating system andensure that the heat is beingdelivered to all outlets

bull Check the filter and change it ifnecessary Keep extra filtersaround so you can change itduring the winter season

www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 23

SONG from page 17

developing and refining ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo over several weeks and thenput it away

More than a year later in April 1941Berlin and film director Mark Sandrichwere working on a new movie HolidayInn when Berlin realized it would be theperfect forum for his Christmas song

On the Paramount Studios set wasWalter Scharf a staff music arrangerassigned to Berlin His task was to turnBerlinrsquos tunes into full-fledged orchestralnumbers

Scharf remembers Berlin tapping outldquoWhite Christmasrdquo on a piano Berlin

only had two years of formal schoolingand never learned to read or write musicScharf recalls Berlinrsquos first performance asa ldquovery roughrdquo rendition

Bing Crosby who overheard Berlinplaying the piece was not impressedCrosby a devout Catholic wantedldquoWhite Christmasrdquo removed from thefilm because he thought it would furthersecularize Christmas which he felt shouldbe a religious season

It was Scharf who eased Crosbyrsquosconcern telling the singer he thoughtldquoWhite Christmasrdquo would turn out wellReportedly Crosby rolled his eyes saying

ldquoI hope sordquoHoliday Inn opened in New York on

Aug 4 1942 It featured Bing Crosby asa singer and Fred Astaire as a dancerWhile Berlin was ecstatic andenthusiastic the reviewers barely noticedor mentioned the production

Before long however the song ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo was becoming a hit Themovie won an Oscar for Best Song in1943 and was also nominated for BestScoring of a Musical Picture and BestOriginal Story

Because the country was in the darkestdays of World War II many welcomed

this sentimental reminder of home As aresult Crosbyrsquos recording of ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo has sold more than 30 millionrecords

Crosby was amazed at the publicresponse to the song As a member of theUSOrsquos traveling ensemble he was askedby troops serving in World War II to singldquoWhite Christmasrdquo no matter what timeof year it was

More than 150 different performerswho run the entire musical gamut haverecorded this piece Crosbyrsquos version alonewas listed as the all-time top single by TheGuinness Book of World Records

asset to the giftedSuper achievers frequently are driven

to succeed to escape their ldquoBlack Dogrdquo asWinston Churchill described his owndark moods Those who have beenafflicted with psychiatric maladies includeAbraham Lincoln Sir Isaac NewtonNoah Webster Samuel Johnson Ludwigvan Beethoven Charles Darwin ErnestHemingway Walt Whitman Edgar AllanPoe and Herman Melville

If todayrsquos medications had sedatedtheir psyches would they have been lessdriven to achieve

Crossword puzzles have long served asa choice for those who seek mentalstimulation Now the trend is towardcomputer games AARP has free gameson their website wwwaarporg

For Einstein theorizing may havebeen his equivalent of a computer gameBut he benefited also by playing theviolin to exercise his brain

In 1890 William James in his ThePrinciples of Psychology theorized thatldquoorganic matter especially nerve tissueseems endowed with a very extraordinarydegree of plasticityrdquo

For 50 years that hypothesis wasignored The conventional scientificwisdom held that the brain cannot createneural growth its structure is immutable

Neuroscientists now know throughresearch of neuroplasticity that the brainis capable throughout a lifetime ofstrengthening and creating neuralconnections adapting and reorganizingfollowing injury illness or behavioralalterations

Experiment with ways in which youcan be the gatekeeper of your brainrsquosrehabilitation What is your choice

computer games violin lessons bridgechess painting portraits or landscapes ormaybe crossword puzzles

As with the selection of anantidepressant medication we may haveto try several to find which works bestfor usWalt Sonneville a retired market-researchanalyst is the author of My 22 Centsrsquo WorthThe Higher-Valued Opinion of a SeniorCitizen and A Musing Moment MeditativeEssays on Life and Learning books ofpersonal-opinion essays free of partisan andsectarian viewpoints Contact him atwaltsonnevilleverizonnet

MIND from page 14

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Total AL andor PC Beds 100Assisted Living Residence YesPrivate 100Private Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service YesHealth Fee-for-Service Available Yes

Alzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted YesComments One-bedroom suitessecured memory supportneighborhood skilled nursing ndash The Oaks

Homewood at Plum Creek425 Westminster Avenue bull Hanover PA 17331717-637-4166 bull wwwhomewoodcom

Total AL andor PC Beds 98Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private NoPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes

Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care NoRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments Excellent care in a lovelyenvironment Call to schedule a visit

Longwood Manor Personal Care amp Memory Care2760 Maytown Road bull Maytown PA 17550717-426-0033 bull wwwlongwoodassistedcom

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Total AL andor PC Beds 50Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private NoPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit YesPartTotally Refundable YesOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes

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Lakeview at Tel Hai Retirement Community1200 Tel Hai Circle bull Honey Brook PA 19344610-273-4602 bull wwwtelhaiorg

Total AL andor PC Beds 100Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private YesPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit YesPartTotally Refundable YesOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes

Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted YesComments Come discover a wonderfulfaith-based community that has beenvoted No 1 retirement community byreaders of the Daily Local newspaper

Mennonite Home Communities1520 Harrisburg Pike bull Lancaster PA 17601717-393-1301 bull wwwmennonitehomeorg

Total AL andor PC Beds 150Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private YesPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted YesShort-term Lease NoEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes

Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments Supportive encouragingenvironment Various room types andsuites available Secure memory careoffered

The Middletown Home999 West Harrisburg Pike bull Middletown PA 17057717-944-3351 bull wwwmiddletownhomeorg

Total AL andor PC Beds 64Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private NoPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease YesEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes

Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care NoRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments Beautifully appointedapartments overlooking the gardenterrace with the safety and security of24-hour nursing care

Serving from theHeart in the Spirit of

Friendship Loveand Truth

www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 7

This is not an all-inclusive list of agencies and providers These advertisers are eager to provide additional information about their services

If you are planning to visit a relativeor friend in a nursing home over theholidays follow these suggestions to

help ensure positive interactions

General Tipsbull Call ahead to the unit where the personresides to find out the best time of day tovisit Plan to visit when you are notrushed for time

bull Bring something with you flowers and avase a photo album a magazine ornewspaper a guestbook for visitors tosign a favorite music CD or a specialfood treat (Check first with staff whetherthe person has any diet restrictions)

bull Position yourself at eye level face toface Ensure you are close enough andspeaking loudly enough that the person

can adequately see and hear you

bull Actively listen to what the person has totell you Express interest in their dailyactivities and allow them to vent theirfeelings about their situation

bull Encourage reminiscing (ldquoRememberwhen helliprdquo) This stimulates the mind andevokes pleasant feelings

bull Tell some jokes or a funny true story orbring in a humorous video to watchtogether

bull If conversation is difficult or impossibleshare news about family friends andcurrent events read aloud or listen tomusic together Sit in the lobby andpeople-watch And learn to becomecomfortable with silence

bull Check the recreational activitiesschedule for special events andaccompany the person you visit to one ofthem

bull Telephone between visits if you canrsquot getin as often as yoursquod like

Ideas for Activitiesbull Watch home movies or rent a favoritemoviemdashperhaps a holiday classic

bull Decorate the room bring in pictures acalendar a sun-catcher for the window aplant special knickknacks or a seasonaldecoration

bull Share a project such as sorting throughfamily photos Look through picturebooks or albums that reflect past interests

bull Write a letter to someone special

bull Play a card game or board game

bull Play a musical instrument

bull Fill out forms such as weekly menustogether

bull Write or tape a family history

bull Make a family collage out of photos

bull Give a manicure apply makeup or sethair

bull Give a hand or foot massage

bull Bring your pet in to visit (find out thefacilityrsquos policy first)

bull Bring children or grandchildren withyou

Lisa M Petsche is a clinical social worker andfreelance writer specializing in eldercare issues

Health Matters

Lisa M Petsche

Make the Holidays a Little BrighterVisit a Care Facility

Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community625 Robert Fulton Highway bull Quarryville PA 17566717-786-7321bull 888-786-7331 bull wwwquarryvillecom

Total AL andor PC Beds 45Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private NoPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease NoEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes

Health Fee-for-Service Available NoAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care NoSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments Quarryville assists inmaintaining independence andpreserving dignity in a safe and secureenvironment

The listings with a shaded background have additional information about their center in a display advertisement in this edition

Assisted Living ResidencesPersonal Care Homes

This is not an all-inclusive list of agencies and providers These advertisers are eager to provide additional information about their services

Pleasant View Retirement Community544 North Penryn Road bull Manheim PA 17545717-665-2445 bull wwwpleasantviewrcorg

Total AL andor PC Beds 96Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private YesPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted YesShort-term Lease NoEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit YesPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes

Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments Three-year private payspending Maintain independence in anenriching and supportive environmentnow offering respite stays

St Annersquos Retirement Community3952 Columbia Avenue West Hempfield Township PA 17512717-285-6112 bull wwwstannesrcorg

Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private NoPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted YesShort-term Lease NoEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit MinimalPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes

Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care NoSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted Pending ApprovalPets Permitted YesComments Select rooms currentlyavailable Call for details

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Geraldine (Jeri) Kopf was a nativeof Lancaster who kept herself inshape through her love of

playing sports So when the Womenrsquos Army Corps

(WAC) was formed in World War II shefelt ready to enlist in September 1943and serve her country The fact that shehad a strong background in stenographydidnrsquot hurt

Having women in the Army was verycontroversial at the time But she wasdetermined to go And she was soon onher way to basic training at DaytonaBeach Fla Did she have a tough time inbasic

ldquoNo not at allrdquo she laughs ldquoTheygave us the same training they gave theguys and because of all the sports I hadplayed I was ready for it I enjoyed everyminute of itrdquo

She was then sent to MacDill Field inTampa and was assigned to Headquarters

Company where shehandled public relationsfor the base

ldquoAt MacDill pilotswere being trained to flythe B-26 mediumbomberrdquo she says ldquoIt wassuch an unstable planethat an unbelievablenumber of planes werebeing lost In one 30-daytraining period 15 planescrashed leading to thecatchphrase lsquoA plane aday in Tampa Bayrsquordquo

Fortunately they soonsolved that by adding 6feet of wingspan andupgrading the engines

ldquoThe other bigexcitementrdquo she says ldquowas meeting DonScott who was to become my futurehusband He was a member of the base

band who played all theinstruments as needed Healso had a wonderful voiceand was gifted with perfectpitch

ldquoWe got engaged beforeI shipped out to thePentagon and he went tothe Pacific where he andthe band played at basesthroughout the Pacific

ldquoAt the Pentagon I wasastonished to be put incharge of the OverseasConference Room where Iworked daily with theArmy Chief of StaffGeneral of the ArmyGeorge C Marshall andlater with General of the

Army Dwight D Eisenhower when hebecame Army chief of staff Officiallythe Overseas Conference Room didnrsquot

exist because everything that went inthere was absolutely top secret

ldquoThe room had a thick carpet of deepred with a massive mahogany table andmaps of military facilities around theworld lining the walls My job was to seethat the room was kept in perfect shapeand to manage all contacts with seniorofficers around the world

ldquoWhere messages were to be encodedI arranged that through the Signal CorpsAnd I kept copies of everything that wassaid by anyone and decided for actionLater I saw that copies were then sent toeach general in the meetingrdquo

How did she get selected for such animportant post

ldquoI havenrsquot the slightest ideardquo she saysldquoBut you know the Army They donrsquotexplain what they do They tell you whatyoursquore going to do and you just do itrdquo

What about that call from WinstonChurchill when he shared his

Churchill Told Her How Sorry He Wasto Learn of FDRrsquos Death

Robert D Wilcox

Salute to a Veteran

Pvt 1st Class GeraldineKopf at MacDill Field

Tampa in 1943

Are You ReadingJoin the 2015 One Book One Community campaign by reading

Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline

85 libraries in Berks Dauphin LancasterLebanon Perry and York counties and theircommunity partners present the regionalreading campaign

Visit wwwobocorgor your library to learn more

Read the book duringDecember and January andattend free library programsand discussions in February

Thank You VolunteersOn-Line Publishers Inc and 50plus

Senior News would like to extend aheartfelt thank-you to all of theindividual and senior group volunteerswho donated their time and efforts atour 2014 50plus EXPOs and theVeteransrsquo Expo amp Job Fair

Because of your assistance we wereable to bring the contents and themission of 50plus Senior News to life forthe residents of Central Pennsylvania

www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 9

Itrsquos our mission to ensure a better quality of life both for our clientsand their families We provide companion personal andspecialized dementia care so you can enjoy living independently athome or as a resident in a facility setting We are honored to beguiding and educating our veterans on benefits available to off-setthe cost of home care We are an approved provider with the Officeof Long Term Living Waiver Programs and the Lebanon VA MedicalCenter Call today for your FREE in-home meeting

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condolences over President Rooseveltrsquospassing Did she expect to be talkingwith a famous man like that

With a little smile she says ldquoNotreally but most of the people I talkedwith regularly were among our mostimportant generals and admirals Andwhen the prime minister called Ienjoyed only a few words with himbefore passing him on to GeneralMarshallrdquo

By January 1946 she was a sergeantand her hitch was over All WACs wereasked to reenlist but she and her fianceacutewere discharged on the same day Jan18 1946 and shortly thereafter weremarried in St Johnrsquos Lutheran Church inLancaster She became Mrs Geraldine(Jeri) Scott and embarked on awonderful 58 years of married life

The Scotts settled down to live inLancaster And she immersed herself in awide range of community activities Oneclose to her heart was serving asexecutive director of the LancasterChapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society

There she came up with the idea of aReadathon during which children wouldldquosolve the mystery of MSrdquo by readingbooks for credit WGAL-TV filmed theskit through which the program waspresented to the local children

That film was sent to the national MSheadquarters who found the film soinspiring that they adopted theReadathon as a national programsending copies of the film to MSchapters across the US

In addition to all her other activitiesin the community in 1991 Scott startedan art gallery that she still runs today

However when asked what she thinkstoday about having actually talked withWinston Churchill so many years agoshe says with a grin ldquoAt that time Ididnrsquot think of it as something sodifferent from what I did every day Butnow I more strongly think of it as aremembrance to be truly cherishedrdquo

Colonel Wilcox flew a B-17 bomber inEurope in World War II

Senior Art Exhibit WinnersAnnounced

The Lancaster County Office ofAging is pleased to announce thewinners in the 21st Annual Senior ArtExhibit The artworks were displayed atthe Lancaster General OutpatientPavilion Oct 21ndash24

Local art professionals judged theexhibit which consisted of works inwatercolor oil pastels acrylicsphotography and mixed media

The winners are

Watercolorbull First ndash Beverly Felter Pretty Pinkbull Second ndash MarjorieManinger Pumpkin Patch

bull Third ndash John Kimmich Bridge on LogCabin Road

Photographybull First ndash Donald Frey Havanabull Second ndash William Lau Paisley Patternsbull Third ndash Tony Harnish Rockford

Pastelbull First ndash Helena Dueck Mother andSon

bull Second ndash Herb Ackerman Venicebull Third ndash Thomas Santosusso Summer

Acrylicsbull First ndash Peggy Stoll Poppinessbull Second ndash Robert Davenport CoveredBridge

bull Third ndash Larry Hostetter The Lost isFound

Oilbull First ndash Beverly Felter Still Life withCrook No 2

bull Second ndash Sylvia Goodling Cherriesand Cream

bull Third ndash Julie Zourides HomewardBound

Mixed Mediabull First ndash Janet Ray Boys Growing UpCirca 1945

bull Second ndash Herb Ackerman 3Generations

bull Third ndash Dottie Ezard Bluebirds

Peoplersquos Choice Award ndash JosephCaranella for his acrylic The Host

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LANCASTER COUNTY

EMPLOYERS NEED YOU

For more job listings call theLancaster County Office of Aging

at (717) 299-7979or visit

wwwcolancasterpauslanco_aging

Lancaster County Office of Aging150 N Queen Street Suite 415

Lancaster PA

BELL rINGErS ndash TPLocal organization needs to fill temporary positions for passive solicitation of donations at a variety of

locations during the holiday season Must pass background check be able to stand for extended periods

and have reliable transportation

Are you looking for a new activity to enrich your life An activity that would also help an older person continue to live in the communityThe volunteer opportunities available at Lancaster County Office of Aging are diverse offer flexibility and require a minimal time commitment As a volunteer you can choose to provide a consumer with hands-on help with laundry grocery shopping or cleaning You can also provide socialization as

a phone pal or friendly visitor There are also several specialized programs for volunteers through our agency They include the volunteer ombudsman and APPRISE volunteer programs Volunteers are also invited to participate in several special events during the year distribution of donated chicken barbecue dinners and the Christmas

holiday programFor more information about any of these opportunities and others contact Bev Via volunteer coordinator at (717) 299-7979 or

agingcolancasterpaus Becoming an Office of Aging volunteer will allow you to change the life of an older personmdashand your lifemdashwith the investment of a few hours each month

COMPANIONCArEGIvEr ndash PT

Community-based firm is seeking

persons to help seniors live

enriching lives safely at home

Assist with daily duties including

cleaning cooking bathing

grooming shopping reading etc

Must have valid driverrsquos license

and reliable vehicle for transport

SN11003602

HOrTICULTUrE SPECIALIST ndash PT

Local resortconference center needs

persons to maintain grounds and

public areas by assisting with planting

trimmingpruning shrubstrees

mulching watering raking leaves

general lawn maintenance and snow

removal Need one to three monthsrsquo

related experience or training

SN11001904

EOE

vIEw OUr JOB LIST

We list other jobs on the Web at

wwwcolancasterpaus

lanco_aging To learn more about

applying for the 55+ Job Bank

and these jobs call the

Employment Unit at

(717) 299-7979SN-GEN03

SN11006301Age 55 or over Unemployed The 55+ Job Bank is one ofthree services offered by Employment Unit at the Office ofAging

Jobs are matched with those looking for work Based on anevaluation of your skills and abilities we can match you with aposition needed by a local employer Some employers arespecifically looking for older workers because of the reliabilityand experience they bring to the workplace There is a mix offull-time and part-time jobs covering all shifts requiringvarying levels of skill and experience and offering a wide rangeof salaries

The other services available through the Office of Aging arethe Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)and the regularly scheduled Job Search Workshops

mdash Volunteer Opportunities mdash

Job

Opportunities

Ihave been known to say that justbecause something is old doesnrsquotmean it is automatically valuable I

have junk in my house my grandmotherhad junk in her house hellip sometimes itrsquosjust older junk

With those sage words ofwisdom offered to the masses here aresome creative ideas about what to dowith those keepsakes that you just canrsquotpart with but you donrsquot want to storeaway in a plastic tub for the rest of yourlife

Objects that have some value to youon some level but that really wonrsquot makea big difference when it comes to cashingin are the objects that are the topic ofthis particular column

Repurposing is very popularnow There are more people seeking outantiques and thrift-store items in order toreuse or recycle them than people whojust want to collect for collectingrsquos

sake Be sure youonly repurpose thoseobjectsthat really are notvaluable

Of course youdonrsquot want torepurpose thatChippendale sidetable or a Picassodrawing so get itchecked out beforeyou move aheadOnce youknow that you havea low-valueobject consider some creative ideas

Piecing Up the PlatesPlates can be among some of the most

inexpensive collectibles that nearlyeveryone has hanging around the houseattic or yard sale Vintage decorative

floral plates can be usedat parties and even givenaway to guests as favorsThey really spruce up abuffet line block partyor family get-together

Look around yourgrandmarsquos auntrsquos andneighborrsquos cupboardsand see if you can spotany plates I have somechipped yet colorfulexamples from the1970s hanging aroundmy cabinets that wouldbe prime examples for

this projectSome creative craft aficionados

have taken such plates broken them intopieces and used them in craft projectsJust break the inexpensive plates into 2-to 4-inch pieces and then use them asyou would tiles

Some of the most popular repurposingobjects for old plates are refrigeratormagnets Just simply stick an adhesive-backed magnet to the back of your platepiece

Some damaged or chipped plates havebeen recycled into a decorative concreteframe around the kidsrsquo sandbox or kiddiepool area They will look great stuccoedor glued onto wooden birdhousesgarden jardinieres or birdbathsand trivets

Some folks have used broken platesas walkways leading to a garden shed orpool house These are some great ways touse those damaged and not-so-valuable floral plates and keep thememories too

Picking Up JewelryDamaged jewelry or fancy buttonsmdash

particularly cheap pieces of costumejewelry that can no longer be repaired or

Cool Ideas for the Not-so-Valuables

Art and Antiques by Dr Lori

Lori Verderame

Photo courtesy staff of wwwDrLoriVcom

Vintage china or mismatchedplates with minor damage are

often repurposed

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Silent OvationI purse my lipsmdashmy cheeks widenjaw stiffensnostrils flarebrow scoresneck braceseyebrows blendhands clenchas if willpowerand taught muscles alonecould plug the wall and hold back the deep seaBut eyes slowly fill spilltears betray what lies unfathomedWhat assails my earspours over my heartrsquotil it tremblesCrumbles

Musicflows across my mindslides under invisible barriersvibrates faint chordsstirs tension

A bugler plays ldquoTapsrdquomdasha lyrist soothes with psalmsmdasha choir declares Messiahrsquos ldquoHallelujahrdquomdashorchestras play once-defiant ldquoFinlandiardquomdashgold medalists glow in national anthemrsquos auramdashor a chorus underscores Jean Valjeanrsquos plea ldquoBring Him HomerdquoWithout warningIrsquom tuned and tiedto abiding themesof certain endingstemporal triumphspromising tomorrowsmdashnew secret anniversariesof the heartmdashmy own momentous momentsmarked anointedinfused with tears

Written and submitted by Evelyn Merriam

wornmdashcan be reused and made intoreally cool art objects

Damaged pieces of costume jewelrycan be the source for jewelrypictures by sewing or gluingthe broken pieces onto a piece of velvetfelt or fabric Then the textileis framed as you would a collage

Old broken jewelry or pieces thereofcan be made into a brooch tussymussy or brooch bouquet comprised ofboth fresh flowers and colorful fake-gemstone pins in the shape of flowers

Country music star MirandaLambert carried a brooch bouquet ather country-themed wedding It is acool union of vintage and Victorian

fresh and fauxSome pieces of costume jewelry are

valuable so be sure to check out thevalue with an appraisal before you starttaking apart the jewelry pieces that arestill intact However the damagedpieces are fair game for you crafters outthere

Celebrity PhD antiques appraiser authorand award-winning TV personality Dr Lorihosts antiques appraisal events worldwideDr Lori is the star appraiser on Discoverychannelrsquos TV show AuctionKings Visit wwwDrLoriVcomwwwFacebookcomDoctorLori LoriVerderame at Google+ or call (888) 431-1010

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LANCASTER COUNTY

May 14 20159 am ndash 2 pm

Millersville UniversityMarauder Court

21 South George StreetMillersville

16th Annual

CHESTER COUNTY

Date and location tobe determined

Please watch website for updates

12th Annual

DAUPHIN COUNTY

April 2 20159 am ndash 2 pmHershey Lodge325 University Drive

Hershey

16th Annual

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Traveltizers Travel Appetizers Stories that Whet the Appetite for Travel

By Andrea Gross

Irsquom half-submerged in a luxuriouswhirlpool tub sipping from a glass ofsweet ice wine and looking out the

window at the cascading waters ofHorseshoe Falls the largest of the threefalls that make up Niagara Falls

Over there in the distance is theUnited States Here at the RadissonHotel is Canada

Divided in part by the Niagara Riverthe two countries share the falls withHorseshoe on the Canadian side andAmerican and Bridal Veil falls technicallyin the United States although betterviewed from Canada

Theyrsquore not the tallest falls in theworld but theyrsquore among the mostpowerful and tonight illuminated infestive colors theyrsquore surely the mostbeautiful

Waterfalls wine and a whirlpooltubmdashcould there be a more glorious wayto spend New Yearrsquos Eve I think not buta party is waiting outsidemdashnot just any

party but one of the grandest in Canadaand the only one thatrsquos televised fromcoast to coast

In short ldquoItrsquos Canadarsquos answer toTimes Squarerdquo says Niagara Falls MayorJim Diodati

My husband and I don our parkasmdashDecember weather in Niagara typicallyranges from the low 20s to the mid-30smdashand set out for Queen VictoriaPark

Itrsquos not far from the hotel and as we

walk along the path bordering the fallswersquore surrounded by trees sparkling withmore than a million lights and more than100 illuminated displays representingeverything from Noahrsquos ark and an Inuitkayak to humongous Canadian andUnited States flags

By the time we arrive at the parkmusic is blaring from the stage and theplace is packed with revelers Off to theside the Skylon Tower rises 775 feetabove the falls

The circular top which resembles aspace station is aglow with lights andthe exterior glass-enclosed elevator calledthe ldquoYellow Bugrdquo streaks up and downferrying visitors to and from therevolving dining room and observationdeck at the top

The countdown begins shortly beforemidnight Eight seven six hellip one TheYellow Bug zooms to the top fireworksexplode from the tower and the crowdroars Then led by the performers onstage everyone begins singing ldquoAuldLang Synerdquo

Niagara Fallsrsquo New Yearrsquos Bash

Niagara Falls consists of three separate waterfallsFrom left American Falls Bridal Veil Falls Horseshoe Falls

Horseshoe Falls is wider than sevenfootball fields and as the water dropsthe distance of a 13-story building itcreates an explosion of mist

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Itrsquos almost 1 am when we head backto the Radisson and we have to run tocatch the Falls Incline Railway before itcloses This saves us the uphill hike fromthe street-level park to the FallsviewTourist Area where the hotels casinoeateries and shops are located

We arrive in our room chilled butthrilled ready to start the new year

The next day we explore more ofNiagararsquos winter offerings

After walking farther along the 3-mileillumination route we warm up amongstthe poinsettias and Christmas cacti at theFloral Showhouse and then make ourway to Journey Behind the Falls anattraction that helps us truly appreciatethe size and splendor of Niagara

Dressed in waterproof ponchos(distributed free at the entrance) weslosh through tunnels to emerge 13stories below ground level at the pointwhere Horseshoe Falls crashes into theLower Niagara River

Wersquore showered with mist as theequivalent of more than 1 millionbathtubs full of water rush over the fallsevery hour traveling at a speed of 25mph (During the winter the lowerobservation deck is closed but therersquosdrama and moisture aplenty on theupper deck)

Although itrsquos possible to see all threefalls from the ground-level walkway wetake a helicopter ride in order to betterunderstand the arearsquos geography From up

high we can see how the Niagara Riverwhich begins in Lake Erie and flowsnorth into Lake Ontario divides as itcircles around Goat Island

The southern side plummets over acliff to form Horseshoe Falls while thenorthern side leads to American Falls andBridal Veil Falls These two smaller fallsare in turn separated from each other bythe much smaller landmass of LunaIsland

Finally since the Niagara Peninsula isone of the top ice-wine-producingregions in the world we visit InniskillinEstate Winery an award-winningproducer of the luxury wine We see thevineyards where harvesting of the frozengrapes has just begun watch a video ofthe production process and sample threedifferent types of ice wine RieslingCabernet Franc and Sparkling

We canrsquot agree on which one we likebest so we splurge on mini-bottles ofeach If we canrsquot make it back to Niagaranext year at least wersquoll be able tocelebrate at homemdashbut it wonrsquot be thesame without the whirlpool tub and themagnificent view of the falls

If you goNiagararsquos Winter Festival of Lights

runs through Jan 12 2015wwwniagaraparkscomwwwradissoncomniagarafallsca

Photos copy Irv Green unless otherwise notedstory by Andrea Gross (wwwandreagrosscom)

Photo courtesy of Winter Festival of Lights

Niagararsquos Winter Festival of Lightsfeatures a Christmas Tree Walk that

extends more than 3 miles

Photo courtesy of Niagara Parks Commission

The Falls are illuminated at night adding tothe festive air of the holiday season

Photo courtesy of Niagara Parks Commission

Fireworks mark the coming of theNew Year during Niagararsquos

New Yearrsquos Eve bash

Photo courtesy of Winter Festival of Lights

A three-story-tall illuminated flag ofCanada welcomes folks from the

United States who make up half of the11 million travelers who visit

Niagara each year

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SaturdayJanuary 17 2015

Racestart10am

LocationLancasterCountyCentralParkPavilion22(KiwanisLodge)

Prizes will be awarded to the overall top three male and female finishersand top three male and female finishers in each age category

First three finishers with dogs (any age group) will also receive prizes

Race fees $20 if received by January 8 2015 $25 after January 82015 Only people who pre-register (with payment) by January 8 willhave the option of receiving a t-shirt

Proceeds benefit the Sierra Club ndash Lancaster Grouprsquos environmentalcleanup and education efforts throughout Lancaster County

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3912 Abel Drive Columbia PA 17512

When you were much muchyounger you may havewondered if your mind was

playing tricks Has that monster underyour childhood bed vanished only to bereplaced by other mental quirks alsounsettling as you age Where did I leave my keys The check I wrote a moment ago is not

in sight The envelope in which it is to bemailed is here in front of me I keep hearing the same song over and

over in my mind (a phenomenon calledldquoearwormsrdquo)

You are not losing your mind Theseare mild irritations not alarms Alarmsare triggered when you forget to turn offthe range or you become disoriented asto time or place

That famous painting called TheScream of Nature by Norwegian artistEdvard Munch intrigues us because itportrays how we feel on occasion The

agonized subject inthe painting isclasping his headwith the palms ofhis hands themouth opened intoa large oval thepanicked eyesglancing skyward

He stands on abridge but theartist does notshow to where thebridge leads Whatlies ahead

PerhapsMunchrsquos figuresuffers fromgerontophobiawhich is the irrational fear of aging andwhat lies ahead Symptoms include anyof several apprehensions such as socialisolation inadequate resources and

inability to remainphysically self-sufficient

Most seniors do notexperience that phobiaon a recurring basisYet we are fascinated byMunchrsquos paintingbecause it illustrates arare extreme in ourresponse to anxieties

Seniors like othersexperience normalepisodic bouts ofmelancholy It can besevere temporarily aswhen brought on bydeath of someone inthe family or a friend

Less severe is holiday melancholy wherewe feel excluded from participating withothers in the general merriment

Causes of our dark moods are not

always clear It could be eitherinsufficient or excessive sleep stresstaking or not taking medication orsimply a misdiagnosis

If the melancholy becomes chronicone might be prescribed anantidepressant Some prescriptions workfor some people and not others Patientsreportedly try different antidepressants todetermine which works best Theyrsquorecaught in a casino of choices where theyhope to place the right bet

Severe melancholy or depression hasbeen a characteristic of many of the mostimportant contributors to our culture Ifthese personalities had lived during whatis called the ldquoProzac Generationrdquo wemight have been deprived of their genius

Aristotle concluded that ldquoall men whohave become outstanding in philosophystatesmanship poetry or the arts aremelancholicrdquo He saw melancholy as an

Are You Losing Your Mind

My 22 Centsrsquo Worth

Walt Sonneville

The Scream of Natureby Edvard Munch

please see MIND page 23

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The NationalAssociation of Watch ampClock Collectorsrsquo(NAWCC) Watch ampClock Museum and theLibrary amp ResearchCenter named Mariettaresident GregoryGerhart Volunteer of theYear Recently Gerhartreceived an award for hisgenerous contribution oftime

Gerhartrsquos uncle a member of theNAWCC introduced him to theassociation more than 40 years agoGerhart has been a member for manyyears and after he retired from theKellogg Company he decided topursue his interest in the NAWCC byvolunteering at the museum

He regularly enjoys greetingworldwide members and visitors

guiding group tours andtaking on various museumgallery projects Gerhartrsquospositive experience nowincludes serving as a part-time gallery attendant

ldquoGreg took it uponhimself to makeimprovements in themuseumrsquos lighting byusing his technicalexperience in rebuildingthe museumrsquos display case

lighting unitsrdquo said Noel Poiriermuseum director

ldquoWith funds from a donor andsupport from the unitsrsquo manufacturerGreg was able to singlehandedlyimprove the experience of ourmuseum visitors by ensuring that theobjects on display are adequatelylighted It simply wouldnrsquot have beenpossible without himrdquo

Greg Gerhart

NAWCC Names Volunteer of the Year

RSVP of the CapitalRegion has named TanyaWest as the LancasterCounty Volunteer of theMonth for December

West has beenvolunteering withLancaster Countyorganizations sinceshortly after movingfrom Erie in the 1960sShe averages 500volunteer hours per year with manyyears significantly higher

West is the epitome ofvolunteerism as a way of life In thepast she served as a volunteer boardmember and officer of a dozennonprofit organizations ranging fromGirl Scouts to 4-H and from brain-injured children to the disabled

West continues to demonstrate hercommitment with eight different

Lancaster Countycommunity organizationsShe currently serves on theboards of Mental HealthAmerica and ContactLancaster Helpline

In addition shevolunteers with Kiwanisand Community ActionProgramrsquos povertysimulationsTanya West is great

example of volunteer service inLancaster County

For information on volunteeropportunities or to submit the name of avolunteer for future recognition emaillancasterrsvpcapregorg or call RSVPrsquosLancaster County office at (717) 847-1539 or the statewide Senior Corps ofPennsylvania hotline toll-free at (800)870-2616

Tanya West

West Chosen as Volunteer of the Month

16 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

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Seniors and baby boomers filled the Spooky NookSports complex in Manheim for the 18th annualLancaster County 50plus EXPO in November

The event co-hosted by OLP EvENtS and theLancaster County Office of Aging allowed visitors togather information on a variety of topics enjoyentertainment and attend informative sessions

As attendees gathered for this free one-day eventthey connected with exhibitors there to discuss homeimprovement health and wellness finances retirementcommunities funeral preplanning and more

ldquoI think the best thing about the EXPO at SpookyNook is the visibilityrdquo said Jenny Flamm a MessiahLifeways at Mount Joy County Homes representativeldquoLots of folks stopping to talk and have conversationand even if theyrsquore not particularly ready to make themove today or even tomorrow it will still be in theirmemoryrdquo

The 2014 Lancaster County 50plus EXPO featured aspecial focus on aging in place reflecting most boomersrsquoand seniorsrsquo wishes to age safely and comfortably intheir homes for as long as possible

United Disabilities Services presented a large displayof products available to help adults age in place such aswalk-in bathtubs and showers handrails scooters stairlifts and more

Alison Sprankle BS CMC and Lori BrenizerSmith CTRS MHAED of Good News Consultingpresented seminars on dementia care Listeners learnedwhat to expect as the disease progresses and how tocommunicate more effectively with the afflicted

Free health screenings also assisted guests in

evaluating their stroke risk balance BMI and hearing ldquo[The EXPO] gives the chance for people to ask a

question they may not ask by just coming andknocking on your doorrdquo said Ed Kurek of The GroffsFamily Funeral Home ldquoPeople are willing to ask hereon a one-on-one basis You can then talk to them andgive them some options and I think thatrsquos one goodreason to be hererdquo

As the day continued the crowd grew even larger ldquoI was really surprised at the turnoutrdquo Kurek added

ldquoI wasnrsquot expecting as many [visitors] as there wererdquoOne of those many visitors was Dottie Nikolaus of

Lancaster city who was no stranger to the 50plus EXPO ldquoIrsquove been here before and I really enjoy it I like the

variety of areas such as travel home repair and eventhe end-of-life servicesrdquo she said ldquoThe entertainmentthis year has been excellent toordquo

It was standing-room only when the dayrsquosentertainment kicked off at 10 am The Dutch AppleDinner Theatre performed select songs from theirfinishing 2014 show season and previewed numbersfrom their upcoming 2015 shows including Mid-LifeThe Crisis Continues Les Miseacuterables and Rogers andHammersteinrsquos Oklahoma

Guests enjoyed the vintage- and modern-era Lioneltrain sets that were on display thanks to CoolTrains Infull operation during the course of the EXPO thedisplay comprised three operating tracks eachshowcasing their own train as well as a miniature trainstation gas station convenience stores and tiny carsand trucks

Jerry Mitchell education and outreach specialistfrom the Office of Attorney General used acombination of video presentation and lecture to share

his knowledge on senior scams and how best to protectyour identity and assets from fraudulent activity

Stauffers of Kissel Hill Greenhouse Manager JayUlrich hosted a container-gardening demonstrationUlrich used a mix of annuals and perennials andshowed how to combine textures and colors to create aperfect focal point or accent

Chris Poje 2010 Pa StatE SENiOr idOL winnerserenaded the crowd with renditions of Sinatra andother musical artists from throughout the decades Histake on Lee Greenwoodrsquos ldquoGod Bless the USArdquo gotthe audience to its feet and singing with patriotic pride

That patriotism carried over at the Keystone MilitaryFamilies booth where EXPO attendees donated itemsor cash toward the nonprofitrsquos Stockings for Soldierscollection Each year KMF sends care packages andChristmas stockings to American soldiers serving athome and abroad

Back on stage 2012 Pa StatE SENiOr idOL winnerVickie Kissinger wooed the crowd with a set of smoothand powerful performances

Matt Macis a charismatic song-and-dance performerand a headliner in his own right presented familiartunes from Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Sinatraand other musical greats

Other fun features of the day were the new puttingcontestmdashthe winner took home $100 cashmdashand thefree salon services offered in the Pamper U ZoneGuests paused in their way around the EXPO floor totake advantage of a free haircut manicure or minimassage

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What do Bing Crosby ElvisPresley Martina McBrideAlvin and the Chipmunks

The Beach Boys Patty Loveless TheOsmonds Perry Como and TheMormon Tabernacle Choir have incommon

The answer They have all sung andrecorded the song ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo

ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo is in fact theworldrsquos most popular Christmas songhaving sold more than 125000000copies It has been recorded in DutchYiddish Japanese and even Swahili

Written by Irving Berlin ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo is a fascinating footnote inAmerican cultural history A Jewishsongwriter wrote a universal bestsellingsong about a day celebrating the birth ofChristianityrsquos founder

Also unusual is the fact that IrvingBerlin did not like the Christmas holidayThat time of year brought back memories

of the tragic death of his infant sonIrving Berlin Jr in December 1928

Berlinrsquos inspiration may have comefrom his being a lonely andnostalgic northeasterntransplant caught in LosAngeles during the holidayseason There the palmtrees and summerliketemperatures in Decembermade him yearn for hismore familiar winter coldweather and snow

Berlinrsquos song originally began with thisintroductory verse

The sun is shiningThe grass is greenThe orange and palm trees swayTherersquos never been such a dayIn Beverly Hills LABut itrsquos December the 24thAnd Irsquom longing to be up north hellip

And then follows the line known andsung all around the planet everyDecember ldquoIrsquom dreaming of a white

Christmas helliprdquo Berlinrsquos labors over this

song took placethroughout a night inJanuary 1940 Whencompleted Berlin wasexcited about his creationdescribing it as a ldquoroundrdquosong his term for thoserare tunes that seemed to

flow from him effortlessly and seamlessly ldquoWe working composers all too often

in the interest of expediency sharpen ourpencils get out that square sheet of paperand become too slickrdquo he later explainedldquoThose forced efforts are lsquosquarersquo songsBut sometimes a song is natural We maystart it to order for a specific scene orshow but our subconscious beings go towork and the song is just thererdquo

On a Monday morning when hecompleted ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo Berlinrushed to his office proclaiming toHelmy Kresa his transcriber ldquoI want youto take down a song I wrote over theweekend Not only is it the best song Iever wrote itrsquos the best song anybody everwroterdquo

Initially skeptical Kresa wrote downthe notes as Berlin sitting at a pianobegan to play the song While Kresalistened and transcribed his skepticismevaporated

ldquoAs he started to sing I knew rightaway that the way he juxtaposed thewarmth of Southern California with thecold snow would make it a hitrdquo Kresarecalled ldquoand when he sang the chorus Iknew it really was the greatest song everwritten I was as thrilled as he wasrdquo

The duo continued working

The Worldrsquos Most Popular Christmas Song

Fragments of History

Victor Parachin

please see SONG page 23

When readers meet me theynever want to talk to meInstead they excitedly look

all around for my husband sayingldquoWherersquos Bobrdquo

Everyone loves Bob But they feelsorry for him because I often make himlook like a doofus (which he is) in mycolumns They look at him with pity andsay ldquoYoursquore such a good sportrdquo

Well Irsquom here to tell you Bob adoresit when I write about him When I donrsquotinclude him hersquoll ask ldquoWhat about merdquowith an insanely disappointed look onhis face

Having said all that last week he hadto fast for routine blood work whichmeant no food after midnight No bigdeal right

Early that evening he was face downon the couch I knelt down andmassaged his shoulders

ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo I saidEver so slowly he raised his head

ldquoDonrsquot you remember the medicalprocedure Irsquom about to getrdquo

ldquoItrsquos not anoperation sweetsItrsquos just a bloodtestrdquo

He sat upldquoJUST A BLOODTESTrdquo

I quietly tiptoedout of the room

At five tomidnight I foundhim in the kitchengorging on frozenpizza

ldquoSheesh Bob Donrsquot you want to nukeit firstrdquo

ldquoTherersquos no timerdquoI lovingly took his hands but he

crazily pulled away and franticallysearched through the cookie jar

ldquoWhere are the peanut buttercookiesrdquo he said

Slowly I stepped backward andwhispered ldquoImdashImdashmay have finishedthem last nightrdquo

ldquoWHATrdquo

ldquoWell I um I wantedcookiesrdquo

ldquoOh so you wantedcookies did you I willnever forgive you for thisrdquo

He dragged himself offto bed I quietly got inbed too In exactly threeminutes he startedmoaning the song fromOliver ldquoFood gloriousfoodmdashhot sausage andmustardrdquo

Less than an hour later he sneezedonce and said ldquoStarvation has caused meto get a coldrdquo

Now I donrsquot like gender stereotypingBut I take that back when it comes to acold Thatrsquos because Bob gets ldquomancoldsrdquo During his last one he threwhimself an ldquoIrsquom going to dierdquo party

I realized that the way I wasapproaching this was all wrong So Ichanged And miraculously I also foundthe cure to the common cold

ldquoYoursquoll be OKrdquo I said ldquoRight afteryour blood work wersquoll get rid of yourcold Instead of heading to your favoritediner like we planned for a lusciousomelet made with grilled apples cheddarcheese and bacon wersquoll keep you onnothing but chicken broth all dayrdquo

Suddenly he stopped sneezingldquoSweets we couldnrsquot have gone to the

diner anywayrdquo I said ldquoYoursquore obviouslytoo weak from starvation Wersquoll go theresomeday sometimemdashfar far from nowsince it will clearly take a long time foryou to recover from your horrible fastingordealrdquo

And with that he jumped out of bedand said ldquoI feel greatrdquo

After the blood work we went to therestaurant where Bob made a speedyrecovery as he reveled in mouthfuls ofglorious food

That week I wound up with amonster cold I knew Bob would get backat me for how I tricked him into gettingbetter I stayed in bedmdashwaiting

He found my grandmotherrsquos quilt inthe cupboard and placed it on metenderly snugging it under my chin

Between sneezes I said ldquoThis is theworst cold Irsquove ever had Go ahead Makefun of me I deserve itrdquo

ldquoYep you dordquo he said putting on hisjacket and getting the car keys

ldquoBob yoursquore going out when Irsquom onmy deathbedrdquo

When he came home he had a bagwith him He took out a chicken pot piemy favorite Kleenex made with aloe acopy of People magazine and a carton ofmint chocolate chip ice cream

He propped up our pillows We spentthe day together watching Murphy Brownreruns and luxuriating in thebreathtaking nearness of each other

So of course everyone loves BobThatrsquos because we all know that he is justlike thismdashsensitive lovingcompassionate and adoringmdasheven whenI donrsquot have a cold

Saralee Perel is an award-winning nationallysyndicated columnist Her new book isCracked Nuts amp Sentimental Journeys StoriesFrom a Life Out of Balance To find out morevisit wwwsaraleeperelcom or emailsperelsaraleeperelcom

18 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

50plus Senior News continues to bring important information as well asentertaining articles to the 50+ community We at On-Line Publisherswould like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the

editorial contributors of 50plus Senior News

It is through the varied interestsand considerable talents of ourcontributors and freelance writersthat such a range of informativeand entertaining content isavailable to read each monthThe pages of 50plus Senior Newsare enriched by your contributions

Mike Clark (The Way I See It)

Angelo Coniglio (The Search for Our Ancestry)

Al Goodman (Beyond the Battlefield )

Andrea Gross (Traveltizers)

John Johnston (Social Security News)

Dr Lori (Art and Antiques)

Gloria May (NurseNews)

Clyde McMillan-Gamber (The Beauty in Nature)

Jim Miller (The Savvy Senior)

Victor Parachin (Fragments of History)

Saralee Perel (Such is Life)

Dr Leonard Perry (The Green Mountain Gardener)

Ted Rickard (The Squint-Eyed Senior)

Sy Rosen (Older But Not Wiser)

Walt Sonneville (My 22 Centsrsquo Worth)

Nick Thomas (Tinseltown Talks)

Robert Wilcox (Salute to a Veteran)

Judith Zausner (Creativity Matters)

Thank YouColumnists

Such is Life

Saralee Perel

When a Man Canrsquot Have Food

Bob and Saralee at the diner

The best of Christmases and thehigh point of the feast daymarking the beginning of the

Christian era was the year I got theelectric train An electric train has a lot ofpieces And you can take the pieces apartand put them back together in your ownfashion any old way you want to

The next best part of Christmas wascousin-visiting Here the cousinsmdashalmostall male and within a couple years of myown agemdashbecame real people not justthe last or next wearer of hand-me-downldquoSunday bestrdquo

They were here in person kids I couldplay with bringing with them the cold-fresh of December into our second-floorapartment

Gift inspection was the first order ofbusiness for visiting cousins Even beforehellos it was ldquoWhad-ja-getrdquomdashall oneword Without waiting for a responsethis was followed by ldquoWhad-else-ja-getrdquo

The year of the electric train was atriumph of familial snobberyQuestioning never got past the firstldquowhad-ja-getrdquo Instantly four cousinswere on hands and knees takingeverything apart to rearrange it revisingit to anything but the drearilysymmetrical layout plotted by Lionel

There was never enough track ofcourse There never would bemdashnot forthe fledgling empire builders who werealready looking down the hall to thedining room wondering how manypieces and how many Christmases itwould take to get there

There was one other Christmas giftthat even among my cousins wouldsquash the ldquowhad-ja-getsrdquo If you got anErector Set you simply pointed at thebox

You tried not to look too superioracting as though lavish gifts were an

everyday thingwith you Youmight beinterrupted byyour auntinsisting youtry on ldquoat leastthe jacketrdquofrom theSunday outfither son hadfinallyoutgrown But the moment was stillyours

The Erector Set consisted entirely ofparts Nothing was put together in thefirst place hundreds of metal pieces steelwheels nuts and boltsmdashendlesspossibilities for both construction andeventual dismembermentmdashand theruination of hundreds of vacuumcleaners

(My Aunt Ella used to claim that theErector Set people were subsidized by theHoover people But then Aunt Ella alsoclaimed that opening an umbrellaindoors made the roof leak and onerainy spring she turned out to be rightabout that)

One year a cousin we visited got anIrish Mail This was a sidewalk vehiclethat you steered with your feet andpropelled by working a handlebar backand forth

It was really a neat machine and onceyou got the rhythm of it you could workup some real speedmdashplenty enough tobecome a pedestrian hazard and getyelled at

But the Irish Mail was expensive andthus unheard of in his neighborhood soit simply had to be ldquodorkyrdquo which meantit was soon abandoned and left in a darkcorner of the cousinrsquos basement It was agift from the other side of the family an

uncle bymarriage wholived in a swellapartmentbuilding thatdidnrsquot allowkids

There was asuper-deluxemodel of theErector Set thatactually had a

miniature steam engine with it None ofus cousins had one but there was anonly child named Arnold who lived in afirst-floor apartment down the blockwho did

The engine would have made a lot offriends for Arnold who could have usedsome help in that department since henot only had steel-rimmed glasses butwore braces too

But his mother wouldnrsquot let anybody

play with it because it was too dangerousSo we kept pushing Arnold into snowbanks or bushes for all the next year untilhe and his steam engine finally moved tothe suburbs

Eventually the cousins went separateways Some uncles became prosperousand relocated to airier neighborhoodsToday the children of the cousins andthe cousins of the cousins donrsquot evenknow one another

Which is a pity really If all thecousins chipped in we could get theextra track for the train and the ErectorSet with the miniature steam engineThen wersquod get together again and makeall those nifty things that are pictured onthe lids of the boxes

A collection of Ted Rickardrsquos family-funessays is titled Anything Worth Knowing ILearned from the Grandkids It is nowavailable in paperback on Amazoncom

www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 19

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Cousins for Christmas

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mjoyceonlinepubcom

Artist Shares 100 Faces 100 StoriesPhotographer Molly Kraybillrsquos

display on aging ldquoOne Hundredrdquowill be on display in the Harvest ViewGallery of Landis Homes from 430to 830 pm through Jan 15

A 2009 graduate of LancasterMennonite High School Kraybillgraduated in 2013 from EasternMennonite University inHarrisonburg Va with a degree inphotography and digitalcommunications

The ldquoart of agingrdquo took on newmeaning for Kraybill whophotographed women ages 1 to 100

for her senior art show titled ldquoOneHundredrdquo

ldquolsquoOne Hundredrsquo is an explorationof the female experience of agingrdquosays Kraybill ldquoI photographed onefemale for every age 1 through 100and asked each one the samequestion lsquoWhat do you like aboutyour agersquo

ldquoThe result is a colorful visualjourney through the wisdom painand joy that aging brings Frombraces to wrinkles from the simpledelights of being a kindergartner tothe losses of older age I have found

that age is something to be celebratedembraced and most importantlynothing to be ashamed ofrdquo

For Kraybill talking with theparticipants shed new light on aging

ldquoThey made me realize that Ishouldnrsquot be scared of the futurerdquo saidKraybill ldquoIt makes me appreciateliving in the moment

ldquoIrsquom excited to agerdquoLandis Homes is located at 1001

E Oregon Road Lititz Moreinformation is available atwwwlandishomesorg or by calling(717) 381-3550

Pumpkin ContestCelebrates Creativity

Lancaster native Molly Kraybill currently lives inWashington DC where she teaches digital art

in a public elementary school

Residents staff and localvolunteers at Garden Spot Villagerecently teamed up for the first-ever on-campus ldquoPack-A-Paloozardquoto benefit Operation ChristmasChild a project of SamaritanrsquosPurse an international Christianrelief and evangelismorganization

The group packed 120 red-and-green holiday-themedshoeboxes with school and craftsupplies toys toothbrushes andtoothpaste and other items Theboxes will be distributed to needychildren overseas

In addition to the boxespacked at Pack-A-Palooza GardenSpot Village distributed another 100boxes to individual residents forpacking Packers included a personal

note of encouragement in each boxSamaritanrsquos Purse has run

Operation Christmas Child each yearsince 1993

First place ndash The Carousel created bythe St Annersquos receptionist office

Second place ndash The Popcorn Bucket(SARC cinema) created by the first-floor

nursing staff Third place ndash The GumballMachine created by the

admissions and social work team

After the votes were compiled thewinners of the annual St AnnersquosRetirement Community pumpkin-decorating contest were announced at thecommunityrsquos annual Halloween party

The winners were

Volunteers Barbara SlowthowerShirley Fulton and Therese Hodson sortcrayons and other supplies to be packedinto shoeboxes for Operation ChristmasChild during the recent Pack-A-Palooza

event at Garden Spot Village

GSV Hosts First On-CampusPack-A-PaloozaThe Garden Spot Village holiday train

room celebrating its 10th anniversary thisyear is open to the public from 130 to 4pm on Saturdays through Dec 27

Even repeat visitors will find lots ofnew highlights on both O-gauge andHO-gauge layouts

The O-gauge layout features a hobocamp Sunoco Oil siding many detailedstructures and LED lighting A newLionel Legacy remote control systemmakes it possible to run five trains atonce

Now visitors can push a button tomove workers around a control towerand operate a sawmill with a conveyor-belt log loader

These new features are in addition toan operating freight station coal loadergas station and water tower

Visitors will also see a 15-foot earlyhandcrafted Lionel O-gauge circus train

This year club members can operatemuch of the HO-gauge display through

a computer or smart phone The displaynow features more detailed roadcrossings with crossing gates that raiseand lower with flashing lights andringing bells

Visitors will still be able to get anengineerrsquos-eye view from the engine ofone of the trains on a 55-inch wallmonitor

Garden Spot Village is located at 433S Kinzer Ave Admission is freedonations are accepted For informationand directions call (717) 355-6000

Garden Spot Village Train Clubmembers Mike Lanyon left and

Mike ldquoFitzrdquo Fitzgerald

Holiday Train Room Open to Public

because I eventually got him into ittoordquo

Leh began to study antiques learningfrom older people hersquod meet at the fleamarkets who would show him what tolook for and what wasnrsquot worth it

From there he gained an interest inblue-decorated stoneware which hefound more interesting than bottles aseach was handmade and uniquelydecorated

ldquoI learned at some point that diversityis goodrdquo he said ldquoI got into all avenuesof antiquing buying painted furnitureiron glass pottery oil paintings basketsand chinardquo

While he works full-time as asalesman estimator Leh has filled hisweekends running to different auctionsHe still loves variety but he keeps asharp eye out for his favorite blue crocks

He looks for ones with specialdecorations Tulips and other floraldesigns are most common with fruitfalling as a close second and birds as athird The rarest finds have moons catsor dogs

Leh has close to 100 crocks in hispersonal collection and said he canrsquot evenbegin to count the bottles No matterhow many he gets he keeps his findslocal

His fascination with history pushedhim to sell his home and move inSeptember to a 1798 stone house builtby Thomas Pettit the son of a countyfounder

The architecture is unparalleled Lehsaid There are seven fireplaces thickwindow boxes and original chair railsand hardwood floors through the home

The house was added to the NationalRegister of Historic Places in 1983 It isthe perfect environment for Lehrsquosnumerous treasures now displayed andincorporated into the housersquos deacutecor

ldquoI just love historyrdquo he said ldquoIt makes

perfect sense for me to have a place likethis to fill with the items I am sofascinated withrdquo

While antiques became a huge part ofLehrsquos life he slowly made it a familyaffair His father bought a home inupstate New York that was built in 1894and together they decorated it withperiod items that fit the theme of thehome

Over the years his fatherrsquos collectiongrew and he started selling things withhis son sharing a booth at a localantique mart Soon they had two boothsand eventually three The younger Lehno longer has a booth but his father stillruns one out of Easton Pa

A lot of the antiques Leh tries to sellare higher-end items that can sit too longat a local market He finds better luck

sending those to auctionsVisiting one is an experience he

saidldquoItrsquos the people itrsquos the food itrsquos

the triprdquo he said ldquoTherersquos not anauction I donrsquot go to where I donrsquot

know peoplerdquoAlthough antiquing can be expensive

it doesnrsquot have to be Leh saidHersquos bought many things for more

than $10000 including a LancasterCounty farm table he bought thissummer

But there are a variety of levels atwhich people can get involved headded

Every year he goes to the BaltimoreBottle Show where he sees many kidsgetting started at the same age he didSome of them walk in with $5 and leavewith 10 bottles ready to start acollection they can build on

Many of them can even specialize incertain bottles such as medicine bottlesor soda and beer bottles

ldquoMy problem was I specialized ineverythingrdquo he said laughing

Leh also finds value not necessarily inthe expensive items but in the ones thatare the most unusual

ldquoWhat they were wherever they camefrom what they were used formdashthosestories are what interest merdquo Leh said

Early Pennsylvania settlers brought alittle bit of nature into their own homeshe said painting furniture pottery andother decorations

ldquoThose are some of my favoriteitemsrdquo he said ldquoAt one point they wereall close to someonersquos heart And I liketo think I can appreciate them nowrdquo

Please note submissions must be received bythe 10th of the month prior to insertion

Submissions will be included as space permits

For more information or to submit your happenings email Megan Joyce at mjoyceonlinepubcom or mail to

50plus Senior NewsMegan Joyce

3912 Abel Drive Columbia PA 17512

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TREASURE from page 1

Some of Lehrsquos antique bottlecollection including figural

bitters bottles historical flasksand early medicine bottles

Back row from left Gaudy Dutch cup andplate Rabbitware plate Leeds plate Centerfrom left eagle butter print pewter master

salt seated Redware dog and cow butter print

Leh acquired this local farm table(circa 1820) in summer 2014

22 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

Lancaster County

Calendar of EventsCocalico Senior Association ndash (717) 336-7489Dec 12 10 am ndash Music with Sandy HeiseyDec 18 10 am ndash Compass Mark Program on ProvisionsDec 24 9 am ndash Christmas Party

Columbia Senior Center ndash (717) 684-4850Dec 3 1015 am ndash Christmas BingoDec 11 10 am ndash Christmas Special Quarryville

Presbyterian SingersDec 30 1015 am ndash New Yearrsquos Eve Party and Luncheon

Elizabethtown Area Senior Center ndash (717) 367-7984 Dec 4 10 am ndash Radio City Christmas Show VideoDec 10 10 am ndash Bingo Buddies with PreschoolDec 15 1030 am ndash Christmas Activity and Craft

Lancaster House North Happy Hearts Club SeniorCenter ndash (717) 299-1278Tuesdays 1 pm ndash Varied ActivitiesThursdays noon ndash Pinochle

Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center ndash (717) 299-3943Dec 10 930 am ndash Haircuts and ManicuresDec 12 930 am ndash Holiday Music with InstrumentsDec 24 930 am ndash Holiday Program with Santa Claus

Lancaster Rec Senior Center ndash (717) 392-2115 ext 147Dec 12 915 am ndash Benefits of POADec 18 9 am ndash Christmas PartyDec 24 1030 am ndash Baking and Decorating Christmas

Cookies

Lititz Senior Center ndash (717) 626-2800Dec 3 10 am ndash Ice Cream Social with Lancashire HallDec 10 10 am ndash Children from Owl Hill Learning

Center VisitDec 24 10 am ndash Christmas Party and Music

Luis Munoz Marin Senior Center ndash (717) 295-7989Dec 9 10 am ndash Memory Box ProjectDec 11 10 am ndash Crafty Gift Ideas for GrandchildrenDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party

Millersville Senior Center ndash (717) 871-9600Mondays and Fridays 9 am ndash Healthy Steps in Motion

ExerciseDec 19 10 am ndash Cookie ExchangeDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Music with Penn Manor Chorus

Next Gen Senior Center ndash (717) 786-4770Dec 8 930 am ndash Holiday Craft CenterpiecesDec 18 1015 am ndash Smith Middle School SingersDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party

Rodney Park Happy Hearts Club Senior Center ndash(717) 393-7786 Tuesdays noon ndash Pinochle Wednesdays 1 pm ndash Varied Activities Thursdays noon ndash Bingo

Community Programs Free and open to the public

Support Groups Free and open to the public

Dec 3 7 to 815 pmAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupWillow Lakes Outpatient Center212 Willow Valley Lakes Drive Willow Street(717) 464-9365

Dec 8 10 to 11 amAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6076jmortongardenspotvillageorg

Dec 18 noonBrain Tumor Support GroupLancaster General Health Campus Wellness Center2100 Harrisburg Pike Lancaster(717) 626-2894

Dec 22 2 to 3 pmParkinsonrsquos Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6259jshaffergardenspotvillageorg

Dec 24 6 to 8 pmEpilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania SupportGroupLancaster General HospitalStager Room 5555 N Duke St Lancaster(800) 887-7165 ext 104

Saturdays in December 130 to 4 pmTrain Room Holiday Open HouseGarden Spot Village Train Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6000

Dec 1 6 pmRed Rose Singles MeetingHossrsquos Steak amp Sea House100 W Airport Road Lititz(717) 406-6098

Dec 7 3 pmPublic Singing of Handelrsquos MessiahGrace Lutheran Church517 N Queen St Lancaster(717) 397-2748

Dec 14 9 am to 3 pmPennsylvania Music ExpoContinental Inn2285 Lincoln Highway EastLancaster(717) 898-1246wwwrecordcollectorsorg

Dec 19 6 to 9 pmMusic FridaysDowntown Lancaster (717) 341-0028

Senior Center Activities

Library Programs

Lititz Public Library 651 Kissel Hill Road Lititz (717) 626-2255Dec 3 630 pm ndash Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster CountyDec 8 130 to 330 pm Dec 16 6 to 8 pm ndash Scrabble Meet-UpsDec 16 11 am ndash Reel Talk for Everyone The Pianist

If you have an eventyou would like to includeplease email information to mjoyceonlinepubcom for

consideration

Winter is Coming hellipBefore the weather gets too

cold you should protect yourhouse and family from theelements

Here are some essential areas tocheck

Roofbull Look for missing shinglescracked flashing and brokenoverhanging tree limbs

bull Check the chimney for mortardeterioration and loose bricksInspect the underside of the rooffrom the attic for signs of leakage

Exteriorbull Check the foundation for cracksin the concrete or low spots in thesoil where water can accumulateagainst the foundation

bull Examine the caulking in the

siding and around the windowand door trims

Heat

bull Turn on the heating system andensure that the heat is beingdelivered to all outlets

bull Check the filter and change it ifnecessary Keep extra filtersaround so you can change itduring the winter season

www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 23

SONG from page 17

developing and refining ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo over several weeks and thenput it away

More than a year later in April 1941Berlin and film director Mark Sandrichwere working on a new movie HolidayInn when Berlin realized it would be theperfect forum for his Christmas song

On the Paramount Studios set wasWalter Scharf a staff music arrangerassigned to Berlin His task was to turnBerlinrsquos tunes into full-fledged orchestralnumbers

Scharf remembers Berlin tapping outldquoWhite Christmasrdquo on a piano Berlin

only had two years of formal schoolingand never learned to read or write musicScharf recalls Berlinrsquos first performance asa ldquovery roughrdquo rendition

Bing Crosby who overheard Berlinplaying the piece was not impressedCrosby a devout Catholic wantedldquoWhite Christmasrdquo removed from thefilm because he thought it would furthersecularize Christmas which he felt shouldbe a religious season

It was Scharf who eased Crosbyrsquosconcern telling the singer he thoughtldquoWhite Christmasrdquo would turn out wellReportedly Crosby rolled his eyes saying

ldquoI hope sordquoHoliday Inn opened in New York on

Aug 4 1942 It featured Bing Crosby asa singer and Fred Astaire as a dancerWhile Berlin was ecstatic andenthusiastic the reviewers barely noticedor mentioned the production

Before long however the song ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo was becoming a hit Themovie won an Oscar for Best Song in1943 and was also nominated for BestScoring of a Musical Picture and BestOriginal Story

Because the country was in the darkestdays of World War II many welcomed

this sentimental reminder of home As aresult Crosbyrsquos recording of ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo has sold more than 30 millionrecords

Crosby was amazed at the publicresponse to the song As a member of theUSOrsquos traveling ensemble he was askedby troops serving in World War II to singldquoWhite Christmasrdquo no matter what timeof year it was

More than 150 different performerswho run the entire musical gamut haverecorded this piece Crosbyrsquos version alonewas listed as the all-time top single by TheGuinness Book of World Records

asset to the giftedSuper achievers frequently are driven

to succeed to escape their ldquoBlack Dogrdquo asWinston Churchill described his owndark moods Those who have beenafflicted with psychiatric maladies includeAbraham Lincoln Sir Isaac NewtonNoah Webster Samuel Johnson Ludwigvan Beethoven Charles Darwin ErnestHemingway Walt Whitman Edgar AllanPoe and Herman Melville

If todayrsquos medications had sedatedtheir psyches would they have been lessdriven to achieve

Crossword puzzles have long served asa choice for those who seek mentalstimulation Now the trend is towardcomputer games AARP has free gameson their website wwwaarporg

For Einstein theorizing may havebeen his equivalent of a computer gameBut he benefited also by playing theviolin to exercise his brain

In 1890 William James in his ThePrinciples of Psychology theorized thatldquoorganic matter especially nerve tissueseems endowed with a very extraordinarydegree of plasticityrdquo

For 50 years that hypothesis wasignored The conventional scientificwisdom held that the brain cannot createneural growth its structure is immutable

Neuroscientists now know throughresearch of neuroplasticity that the brainis capable throughout a lifetime ofstrengthening and creating neuralconnections adapting and reorganizingfollowing injury illness or behavioralalterations

Experiment with ways in which youcan be the gatekeeper of your brainrsquosrehabilitation What is your choice

computer games violin lessons bridgechess painting portraits or landscapes ormaybe crossword puzzles

As with the selection of anantidepressant medication we may haveto try several to find which works bestfor usWalt Sonneville a retired market-researchanalyst is the author of My 22 Centsrsquo WorthThe Higher-Valued Opinion of a SeniorCitizen and A Musing Moment MeditativeEssays on Life and Learning books ofpersonal-opinion essays free of partisan andsectarian viewpoints Contact him atwaltsonnevilleverizonnet

MIND from page 14

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This is not an all-inclusive list of agencies and providers These advertisers are eager to provide additional information about their services

If you are planning to visit a relativeor friend in a nursing home over theholidays follow these suggestions to

help ensure positive interactions

General Tipsbull Call ahead to the unit where the personresides to find out the best time of day tovisit Plan to visit when you are notrushed for time

bull Bring something with you flowers and avase a photo album a magazine ornewspaper a guestbook for visitors tosign a favorite music CD or a specialfood treat (Check first with staff whetherthe person has any diet restrictions)

bull Position yourself at eye level face toface Ensure you are close enough andspeaking loudly enough that the person

can adequately see and hear you

bull Actively listen to what the person has totell you Express interest in their dailyactivities and allow them to vent theirfeelings about their situation

bull Encourage reminiscing (ldquoRememberwhen helliprdquo) This stimulates the mind andevokes pleasant feelings

bull Tell some jokes or a funny true story orbring in a humorous video to watchtogether

bull If conversation is difficult or impossibleshare news about family friends andcurrent events read aloud or listen tomusic together Sit in the lobby andpeople-watch And learn to becomecomfortable with silence

bull Check the recreational activitiesschedule for special events andaccompany the person you visit to one ofthem

bull Telephone between visits if you canrsquot getin as often as yoursquod like

Ideas for Activitiesbull Watch home movies or rent a favoritemoviemdashperhaps a holiday classic

bull Decorate the room bring in pictures acalendar a sun-catcher for the window aplant special knickknacks or a seasonaldecoration

bull Share a project such as sorting throughfamily photos Look through picturebooks or albums that reflect past interests

bull Write a letter to someone special

bull Play a card game or board game

bull Play a musical instrument

bull Fill out forms such as weekly menustogether

bull Write or tape a family history

bull Make a family collage out of photos

bull Give a manicure apply makeup or sethair

bull Give a hand or foot massage

bull Bring your pet in to visit (find out thefacilityrsquos policy first)

bull Bring children or grandchildren withyou

Lisa M Petsche is a clinical social worker andfreelance writer specializing in eldercare issues

Health Matters

Lisa M Petsche

Make the Holidays a Little BrighterVisit a Care Facility

Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community625 Robert Fulton Highway bull Quarryville PA 17566717-786-7321bull 888-786-7331 bull wwwquarryvillecom

Total AL andor PC Beds 45Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private NoPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted NoShort-term Lease NoEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit NoPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes

Health Fee-for-Service Available NoAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care NoSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments Quarryville assists inmaintaining independence andpreserving dignity in a safe and secureenvironment

The listings with a shaded background have additional information about their center in a display advertisement in this edition

Assisted Living ResidencesPersonal Care Homes

This is not an all-inclusive list of agencies and providers These advertisers are eager to provide additional information about their services

Pleasant View Retirement Community544 North Penryn Road bull Manheim PA 17545717-665-2445 bull wwwpleasantviewrcorg

Total AL andor PC Beds 96Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private YesPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted YesShort-term Lease NoEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit YesPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes

Health Fee-for-Service Available YesAlzheimerrsquos Care YesRespite Care YesSocial Programs YesHousekeepingLaundry Service YesTransportation (Scheduled) YesPersonal Car Permitted YesPets Permitted NoComments Three-year private payspending Maintain independence in anenriching and supportive environmentnow offering respite stays

St Annersquos Retirement Community3952 Columbia Avenue West Hempfield Township PA 17512717-285-6112 bull wwwstannesrcorg

Personal Care Home YesPrivate YesSemi-private NoPrivate Pay YesSSI Accepted YesShort-term Lease NoEntrance FeeSecurity Deposit MinimalPartTotally Refundable NoOutdoor AreasFitness Center YesMedication Management YesOn-call Medical Service Yes

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Trains bull Models bull Puzzles bull Slot Cars bull Rockets bull Tools

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Geraldine (Jeri) Kopf was a nativeof Lancaster who kept herself inshape through her love of

playing sports So when the Womenrsquos Army Corps

(WAC) was formed in World War II shefelt ready to enlist in September 1943and serve her country The fact that shehad a strong background in stenographydidnrsquot hurt

Having women in the Army was verycontroversial at the time But she wasdetermined to go And she was soon onher way to basic training at DaytonaBeach Fla Did she have a tough time inbasic

ldquoNo not at allrdquo she laughs ldquoTheygave us the same training they gave theguys and because of all the sports I hadplayed I was ready for it I enjoyed everyminute of itrdquo

She was then sent to MacDill Field inTampa and was assigned to Headquarters

Company where shehandled public relationsfor the base

ldquoAt MacDill pilotswere being trained to flythe B-26 mediumbomberrdquo she says ldquoIt wassuch an unstable planethat an unbelievablenumber of planes werebeing lost In one 30-daytraining period 15 planescrashed leading to thecatchphrase lsquoA plane aday in Tampa Bayrsquordquo

Fortunately they soonsolved that by adding 6feet of wingspan andupgrading the engines

ldquoThe other bigexcitementrdquo she says ldquowas meeting DonScott who was to become my futurehusband He was a member of the base

band who played all theinstruments as needed Healso had a wonderful voiceand was gifted with perfectpitch

ldquoWe got engaged beforeI shipped out to thePentagon and he went tothe Pacific where he andthe band played at basesthroughout the Pacific

ldquoAt the Pentagon I wasastonished to be put incharge of the OverseasConference Room where Iworked daily with theArmy Chief of StaffGeneral of the ArmyGeorge C Marshall andlater with General of the

Army Dwight D Eisenhower when hebecame Army chief of staff Officiallythe Overseas Conference Room didnrsquot

exist because everything that went inthere was absolutely top secret

ldquoThe room had a thick carpet of deepred with a massive mahogany table andmaps of military facilities around theworld lining the walls My job was to seethat the room was kept in perfect shapeand to manage all contacts with seniorofficers around the world

ldquoWhere messages were to be encodedI arranged that through the Signal CorpsAnd I kept copies of everything that wassaid by anyone and decided for actionLater I saw that copies were then sent toeach general in the meetingrdquo

How did she get selected for such animportant post

ldquoI havenrsquot the slightest ideardquo she saysldquoBut you know the Army They donrsquotexplain what they do They tell you whatyoursquore going to do and you just do itrdquo

What about that call from WinstonChurchill when he shared his

Churchill Told Her How Sorry He Wasto Learn of FDRrsquos Death

Robert D Wilcox

Salute to a Veteran

Pvt 1st Class GeraldineKopf at MacDill Field

Tampa in 1943

Are You ReadingJoin the 2015 One Book One Community campaign by reading

Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline

85 libraries in Berks Dauphin LancasterLebanon Perry and York counties and theircommunity partners present the regionalreading campaign

Visit wwwobocorgor your library to learn more

Read the book duringDecember and January andattend free library programsand discussions in February

Thank You VolunteersOn-Line Publishers Inc and 50plus

Senior News would like to extend aheartfelt thank-you to all of theindividual and senior group volunteerswho donated their time and efforts atour 2014 50plus EXPOs and theVeteransrsquo Expo amp Job Fair

Because of your assistance we wereable to bring the contents and themission of 50plus Senior News to life forthe residents of Central Pennsylvania

www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 9

Itrsquos our mission to ensure a better quality of life both for our clientsand their families We provide companion personal andspecialized dementia care so you can enjoy living independently athome or as a resident in a facility setting We are honored to beguiding and educating our veterans on benefits available to off-setthe cost of home care We are an approved provider with the Officeof Long Term Living Waiver Programs and the Lebanon VA MedicalCenter Call today for your FREE in-home meeting

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condolences over President Rooseveltrsquospassing Did she expect to be talkingwith a famous man like that

With a little smile she says ldquoNotreally but most of the people I talkedwith regularly were among our mostimportant generals and admirals Andwhen the prime minister called Ienjoyed only a few words with himbefore passing him on to GeneralMarshallrdquo

By January 1946 she was a sergeantand her hitch was over All WACs wereasked to reenlist but she and her fianceacutewere discharged on the same day Jan18 1946 and shortly thereafter weremarried in St Johnrsquos Lutheran Church inLancaster She became Mrs Geraldine(Jeri) Scott and embarked on awonderful 58 years of married life

The Scotts settled down to live inLancaster And she immersed herself in awide range of community activities Oneclose to her heart was serving asexecutive director of the LancasterChapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society

There she came up with the idea of aReadathon during which children wouldldquosolve the mystery of MSrdquo by readingbooks for credit WGAL-TV filmed theskit through which the program waspresented to the local children

That film was sent to the national MSheadquarters who found the film soinspiring that they adopted theReadathon as a national programsending copies of the film to MSchapters across the US

In addition to all her other activitiesin the community in 1991 Scott startedan art gallery that she still runs today

However when asked what she thinkstoday about having actually talked withWinston Churchill so many years agoshe says with a grin ldquoAt that time Ididnrsquot think of it as something sodifferent from what I did every day Butnow I more strongly think of it as aremembrance to be truly cherishedrdquo

Colonel Wilcox flew a B-17 bomber inEurope in World War II

Senior Art Exhibit WinnersAnnounced

The Lancaster County Office ofAging is pleased to announce thewinners in the 21st Annual Senior ArtExhibit The artworks were displayed atthe Lancaster General OutpatientPavilion Oct 21ndash24

Local art professionals judged theexhibit which consisted of works inwatercolor oil pastels acrylicsphotography and mixed media

The winners are

Watercolorbull First ndash Beverly Felter Pretty Pinkbull Second ndash MarjorieManinger Pumpkin Patch

bull Third ndash John Kimmich Bridge on LogCabin Road

Photographybull First ndash Donald Frey Havanabull Second ndash William Lau Paisley Patternsbull Third ndash Tony Harnish Rockford

Pastelbull First ndash Helena Dueck Mother andSon

bull Second ndash Herb Ackerman Venicebull Third ndash Thomas Santosusso Summer

Acrylicsbull First ndash Peggy Stoll Poppinessbull Second ndash Robert Davenport CoveredBridge

bull Third ndash Larry Hostetter The Lost isFound

Oilbull First ndash Beverly Felter Still Life withCrook No 2

bull Second ndash Sylvia Goodling Cherriesand Cream

bull Third ndash Julie Zourides HomewardBound

Mixed Mediabull First ndash Janet Ray Boys Growing UpCirca 1945

bull Second ndash Herb Ackerman 3Generations

bull Third ndash Dottie Ezard Bluebirds

Peoplersquos Choice Award ndash JosephCaranella for his acrylic The Host

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10 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

LANCASTER COUNTY

EMPLOYERS NEED YOU

For more job listings call theLancaster County Office of Aging

at (717) 299-7979or visit

wwwcolancasterpauslanco_aging

Lancaster County Office of Aging150 N Queen Street Suite 415

Lancaster PA

BELL rINGErS ndash TPLocal organization needs to fill temporary positions for passive solicitation of donations at a variety of

locations during the holiday season Must pass background check be able to stand for extended periods

and have reliable transportation

Are you looking for a new activity to enrich your life An activity that would also help an older person continue to live in the communityThe volunteer opportunities available at Lancaster County Office of Aging are diverse offer flexibility and require a minimal time commitment As a volunteer you can choose to provide a consumer with hands-on help with laundry grocery shopping or cleaning You can also provide socialization as

a phone pal or friendly visitor There are also several specialized programs for volunteers through our agency They include the volunteer ombudsman and APPRISE volunteer programs Volunteers are also invited to participate in several special events during the year distribution of donated chicken barbecue dinners and the Christmas

holiday programFor more information about any of these opportunities and others contact Bev Via volunteer coordinator at (717) 299-7979 or

agingcolancasterpaus Becoming an Office of Aging volunteer will allow you to change the life of an older personmdashand your lifemdashwith the investment of a few hours each month

COMPANIONCArEGIvEr ndash PT

Community-based firm is seeking

persons to help seniors live

enriching lives safely at home

Assist with daily duties including

cleaning cooking bathing

grooming shopping reading etc

Must have valid driverrsquos license

and reliable vehicle for transport

SN11003602

HOrTICULTUrE SPECIALIST ndash PT

Local resortconference center needs

persons to maintain grounds and

public areas by assisting with planting

trimmingpruning shrubstrees

mulching watering raking leaves

general lawn maintenance and snow

removal Need one to three monthsrsquo

related experience or training

SN11001904

EOE

vIEw OUr JOB LIST

We list other jobs on the Web at

wwwcolancasterpaus

lanco_aging To learn more about

applying for the 55+ Job Bank

and these jobs call the

Employment Unit at

(717) 299-7979SN-GEN03

SN11006301Age 55 or over Unemployed The 55+ Job Bank is one ofthree services offered by Employment Unit at the Office ofAging

Jobs are matched with those looking for work Based on anevaluation of your skills and abilities we can match you with aposition needed by a local employer Some employers arespecifically looking for older workers because of the reliabilityand experience they bring to the workplace There is a mix offull-time and part-time jobs covering all shifts requiringvarying levels of skill and experience and offering a wide rangeof salaries

The other services available through the Office of Aging arethe Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)and the regularly scheduled Job Search Workshops

mdash Volunteer Opportunities mdash

Job

Opportunities

Ihave been known to say that justbecause something is old doesnrsquotmean it is automatically valuable I

have junk in my house my grandmotherhad junk in her house hellip sometimes itrsquosjust older junk

With those sage words ofwisdom offered to the masses here aresome creative ideas about what to dowith those keepsakes that you just canrsquotpart with but you donrsquot want to storeaway in a plastic tub for the rest of yourlife

Objects that have some value to youon some level but that really wonrsquot makea big difference when it comes to cashingin are the objects that are the topic ofthis particular column

Repurposing is very popularnow There are more people seeking outantiques and thrift-store items in order toreuse or recycle them than people whojust want to collect for collectingrsquos

sake Be sure youonly repurpose thoseobjectsthat really are notvaluable

Of course youdonrsquot want torepurpose thatChippendale sidetable or a Picassodrawing so get itchecked out beforeyou move aheadOnce youknow that you havea low-valueobject consider some creative ideas

Piecing Up the PlatesPlates can be among some of the most

inexpensive collectibles that nearlyeveryone has hanging around the houseattic or yard sale Vintage decorative

floral plates can be usedat parties and even givenaway to guests as favorsThey really spruce up abuffet line block partyor family get-together

Look around yourgrandmarsquos auntrsquos andneighborrsquos cupboardsand see if you can spotany plates I have somechipped yet colorfulexamples from the1970s hanging aroundmy cabinets that wouldbe prime examples for

this projectSome creative craft aficionados

have taken such plates broken them intopieces and used them in craft projectsJust break the inexpensive plates into 2-to 4-inch pieces and then use them asyou would tiles

Some of the most popular repurposingobjects for old plates are refrigeratormagnets Just simply stick an adhesive-backed magnet to the back of your platepiece

Some damaged or chipped plates havebeen recycled into a decorative concreteframe around the kidsrsquo sandbox or kiddiepool area They will look great stuccoedor glued onto wooden birdhousesgarden jardinieres or birdbathsand trivets

Some folks have used broken platesas walkways leading to a garden shed orpool house These are some great ways touse those damaged and not-so-valuable floral plates and keep thememories too

Picking Up JewelryDamaged jewelry or fancy buttonsmdash

particularly cheap pieces of costumejewelry that can no longer be repaired or

Cool Ideas for the Not-so-Valuables

Art and Antiques by Dr Lori

Lori Verderame

Photo courtesy staff of wwwDrLoriVcom

Vintage china or mismatchedplates with minor damage are

often repurposed

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Silent OvationI purse my lipsmdashmy cheeks widenjaw stiffensnostrils flarebrow scoresneck braceseyebrows blendhands clenchas if willpowerand taught muscles alonecould plug the wall and hold back the deep seaBut eyes slowly fill spilltears betray what lies unfathomedWhat assails my earspours over my heartrsquotil it tremblesCrumbles

Musicflows across my mindslides under invisible barriersvibrates faint chordsstirs tension

A bugler plays ldquoTapsrdquomdasha lyrist soothes with psalmsmdasha choir declares Messiahrsquos ldquoHallelujahrdquomdashorchestras play once-defiant ldquoFinlandiardquomdashgold medalists glow in national anthemrsquos auramdashor a chorus underscores Jean Valjeanrsquos plea ldquoBring Him HomerdquoWithout warningIrsquom tuned and tiedto abiding themesof certain endingstemporal triumphspromising tomorrowsmdashnew secret anniversariesof the heartmdashmy own momentous momentsmarked anointedinfused with tears

Written and submitted by Evelyn Merriam

wornmdashcan be reused and made intoreally cool art objects

Damaged pieces of costume jewelrycan be the source for jewelrypictures by sewing or gluingthe broken pieces onto a piece of velvetfelt or fabric Then the textileis framed as you would a collage

Old broken jewelry or pieces thereofcan be made into a brooch tussymussy or brooch bouquet comprised ofboth fresh flowers and colorful fake-gemstone pins in the shape of flowers

Country music star MirandaLambert carried a brooch bouquet ather country-themed wedding It is acool union of vintage and Victorian

fresh and fauxSome pieces of costume jewelry are

valuable so be sure to check out thevalue with an appraisal before you starttaking apart the jewelry pieces that arestill intact However the damagedpieces are fair game for you crafters outthere

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Traveltizers Travel Appetizers Stories that Whet the Appetite for Travel

By Andrea Gross

Irsquom half-submerged in a luxuriouswhirlpool tub sipping from a glass ofsweet ice wine and looking out the

window at the cascading waters ofHorseshoe Falls the largest of the threefalls that make up Niagara Falls

Over there in the distance is theUnited States Here at the RadissonHotel is Canada

Divided in part by the Niagara Riverthe two countries share the falls withHorseshoe on the Canadian side andAmerican and Bridal Veil falls technicallyin the United States although betterviewed from Canada

Theyrsquore not the tallest falls in theworld but theyrsquore among the mostpowerful and tonight illuminated infestive colors theyrsquore surely the mostbeautiful

Waterfalls wine and a whirlpooltubmdashcould there be a more glorious wayto spend New Yearrsquos Eve I think not buta party is waiting outsidemdashnot just any

party but one of the grandest in Canadaand the only one thatrsquos televised fromcoast to coast

In short ldquoItrsquos Canadarsquos answer toTimes Squarerdquo says Niagara Falls MayorJim Diodati

My husband and I don our parkasmdashDecember weather in Niagara typicallyranges from the low 20s to the mid-30smdashand set out for Queen VictoriaPark

Itrsquos not far from the hotel and as we

walk along the path bordering the fallswersquore surrounded by trees sparkling withmore than a million lights and more than100 illuminated displays representingeverything from Noahrsquos ark and an Inuitkayak to humongous Canadian andUnited States flags

By the time we arrive at the parkmusic is blaring from the stage and theplace is packed with revelers Off to theside the Skylon Tower rises 775 feetabove the falls

The circular top which resembles aspace station is aglow with lights andthe exterior glass-enclosed elevator calledthe ldquoYellow Bugrdquo streaks up and downferrying visitors to and from therevolving dining room and observationdeck at the top

The countdown begins shortly beforemidnight Eight seven six hellip one TheYellow Bug zooms to the top fireworksexplode from the tower and the crowdroars Then led by the performers onstage everyone begins singing ldquoAuldLang Synerdquo

Niagara Fallsrsquo New Yearrsquos Bash

Niagara Falls consists of three separate waterfallsFrom left American Falls Bridal Veil Falls Horseshoe Falls

Horseshoe Falls is wider than sevenfootball fields and as the water dropsthe distance of a 13-story building itcreates an explosion of mist

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Itrsquos almost 1 am when we head backto the Radisson and we have to run tocatch the Falls Incline Railway before itcloses This saves us the uphill hike fromthe street-level park to the FallsviewTourist Area where the hotels casinoeateries and shops are located

We arrive in our room chilled butthrilled ready to start the new year

The next day we explore more ofNiagararsquos winter offerings

After walking farther along the 3-mileillumination route we warm up amongstthe poinsettias and Christmas cacti at theFloral Showhouse and then make ourway to Journey Behind the Falls anattraction that helps us truly appreciatethe size and splendor of Niagara

Dressed in waterproof ponchos(distributed free at the entrance) weslosh through tunnels to emerge 13stories below ground level at the pointwhere Horseshoe Falls crashes into theLower Niagara River

Wersquore showered with mist as theequivalent of more than 1 millionbathtubs full of water rush over the fallsevery hour traveling at a speed of 25mph (During the winter the lowerobservation deck is closed but therersquosdrama and moisture aplenty on theupper deck)

Although itrsquos possible to see all threefalls from the ground-level walkway wetake a helicopter ride in order to betterunderstand the arearsquos geography From up

high we can see how the Niagara Riverwhich begins in Lake Erie and flowsnorth into Lake Ontario divides as itcircles around Goat Island

The southern side plummets over acliff to form Horseshoe Falls while thenorthern side leads to American Falls andBridal Veil Falls These two smaller fallsare in turn separated from each other bythe much smaller landmass of LunaIsland

Finally since the Niagara Peninsula isone of the top ice-wine-producingregions in the world we visit InniskillinEstate Winery an award-winningproducer of the luxury wine We see thevineyards where harvesting of the frozengrapes has just begun watch a video ofthe production process and sample threedifferent types of ice wine RieslingCabernet Franc and Sparkling

We canrsquot agree on which one we likebest so we splurge on mini-bottles ofeach If we canrsquot make it back to Niagaranext year at least wersquoll be able tocelebrate at homemdashbut it wonrsquot be thesame without the whirlpool tub and themagnificent view of the falls

If you goNiagararsquos Winter Festival of Lights

runs through Jan 12 2015wwwniagaraparkscomwwwradissoncomniagarafallsca

Photos copy Irv Green unless otherwise notedstory by Andrea Gross (wwwandreagrosscom)

Photo courtesy of Winter Festival of Lights

Niagararsquos Winter Festival of Lightsfeatures a Christmas Tree Walk that

extends more than 3 miles

Photo courtesy of Niagara Parks Commission

The Falls are illuminated at night adding tothe festive air of the holiday season

Photo courtesy of Niagara Parks Commission

Fireworks mark the coming of theNew Year during Niagararsquos

New Yearrsquos Eve bash

Photo courtesy of Winter Festival of Lights

A three-story-tall illuminated flag ofCanada welcomes folks from the

United States who make up half of the11 million travelers who visit

Niagara each year

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SaturdayJanuary 17 2015

Racestart10am

LocationLancasterCountyCentralParkPavilion22(KiwanisLodge)

Prizes will be awarded to the overall top three male and female finishersand top three male and female finishers in each age category

First three finishers with dogs (any age group) will also receive prizes

Race fees $20 if received by January 8 2015 $25 after January 82015 Only people who pre-register (with payment) by January 8 willhave the option of receiving a t-shirt

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3912 Abel Drive Columbia PA 17512

When you were much muchyounger you may havewondered if your mind was

playing tricks Has that monster underyour childhood bed vanished only to bereplaced by other mental quirks alsounsettling as you age Where did I leave my keys The check I wrote a moment ago is not

in sight The envelope in which it is to bemailed is here in front of me I keep hearing the same song over and

over in my mind (a phenomenon calledldquoearwormsrdquo)

You are not losing your mind Theseare mild irritations not alarms Alarmsare triggered when you forget to turn offthe range or you become disoriented asto time or place

That famous painting called TheScream of Nature by Norwegian artistEdvard Munch intrigues us because itportrays how we feel on occasion The

agonized subject inthe painting isclasping his headwith the palms ofhis hands themouth opened intoa large oval thepanicked eyesglancing skyward

He stands on abridge but theartist does notshow to where thebridge leads Whatlies ahead

PerhapsMunchrsquos figuresuffers fromgerontophobiawhich is the irrational fear of aging andwhat lies ahead Symptoms include anyof several apprehensions such as socialisolation inadequate resources and

inability to remainphysically self-sufficient

Most seniors do notexperience that phobiaon a recurring basisYet we are fascinated byMunchrsquos paintingbecause it illustrates arare extreme in ourresponse to anxieties

Seniors like othersexperience normalepisodic bouts ofmelancholy It can besevere temporarily aswhen brought on bydeath of someone inthe family or a friend

Less severe is holiday melancholy wherewe feel excluded from participating withothers in the general merriment

Causes of our dark moods are not

always clear It could be eitherinsufficient or excessive sleep stresstaking or not taking medication orsimply a misdiagnosis

If the melancholy becomes chronicone might be prescribed anantidepressant Some prescriptions workfor some people and not others Patientsreportedly try different antidepressants todetermine which works best Theyrsquorecaught in a casino of choices where theyhope to place the right bet

Severe melancholy or depression hasbeen a characteristic of many of the mostimportant contributors to our culture Ifthese personalities had lived during whatis called the ldquoProzac Generationrdquo wemight have been deprived of their genius

Aristotle concluded that ldquoall men whohave become outstanding in philosophystatesmanship poetry or the arts aremelancholicrdquo He saw melancholy as an

Are You Losing Your Mind

My 22 Centsrsquo Worth

Walt Sonneville

The Scream of Natureby Edvard Munch

please see MIND page 23

www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 15

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The NationalAssociation of Watch ampClock Collectorsrsquo(NAWCC) Watch ampClock Museum and theLibrary amp ResearchCenter named Mariettaresident GregoryGerhart Volunteer of theYear Recently Gerhartreceived an award for hisgenerous contribution oftime

Gerhartrsquos uncle a member of theNAWCC introduced him to theassociation more than 40 years agoGerhart has been a member for manyyears and after he retired from theKellogg Company he decided topursue his interest in the NAWCC byvolunteering at the museum

He regularly enjoys greetingworldwide members and visitors

guiding group tours andtaking on various museumgallery projects Gerhartrsquospositive experience nowincludes serving as a part-time gallery attendant

ldquoGreg took it uponhimself to makeimprovements in themuseumrsquos lighting byusing his technicalexperience in rebuildingthe museumrsquos display case

lighting unitsrdquo said Noel Poiriermuseum director

ldquoWith funds from a donor andsupport from the unitsrsquo manufacturerGreg was able to singlehandedlyimprove the experience of ourmuseum visitors by ensuring that theobjects on display are adequatelylighted It simply wouldnrsquot have beenpossible without himrdquo

Greg Gerhart

NAWCC Names Volunteer of the Year

RSVP of the CapitalRegion has named TanyaWest as the LancasterCounty Volunteer of theMonth for December

West has beenvolunteering withLancaster Countyorganizations sinceshortly after movingfrom Erie in the 1960sShe averages 500volunteer hours per year with manyyears significantly higher

West is the epitome ofvolunteerism as a way of life In thepast she served as a volunteer boardmember and officer of a dozennonprofit organizations ranging fromGirl Scouts to 4-H and from brain-injured children to the disabled

West continues to demonstrate hercommitment with eight different

Lancaster Countycommunity organizationsShe currently serves on theboards of Mental HealthAmerica and ContactLancaster Helpline

In addition shevolunteers with Kiwanisand Community ActionProgramrsquos povertysimulationsTanya West is great

example of volunteer service inLancaster County

For information on volunteeropportunities or to submit the name of avolunteer for future recognition emaillancasterrsvpcapregorg or call RSVPrsquosLancaster County office at (717) 847-1539 or the statewide Senior Corps ofPennsylvania hotline toll-free at (800)870-2616

Tanya West

West Chosen as Volunteer of the Month

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Seniors and baby boomers filled the Spooky NookSports complex in Manheim for the 18th annualLancaster County 50plus EXPO in November

The event co-hosted by OLP EvENtS and theLancaster County Office of Aging allowed visitors togather information on a variety of topics enjoyentertainment and attend informative sessions

As attendees gathered for this free one-day eventthey connected with exhibitors there to discuss homeimprovement health and wellness finances retirementcommunities funeral preplanning and more

ldquoI think the best thing about the EXPO at SpookyNook is the visibilityrdquo said Jenny Flamm a MessiahLifeways at Mount Joy County Homes representativeldquoLots of folks stopping to talk and have conversationand even if theyrsquore not particularly ready to make themove today or even tomorrow it will still be in theirmemoryrdquo

The 2014 Lancaster County 50plus EXPO featured aspecial focus on aging in place reflecting most boomersrsquoand seniorsrsquo wishes to age safely and comfortably intheir homes for as long as possible

United Disabilities Services presented a large displayof products available to help adults age in place such aswalk-in bathtubs and showers handrails scooters stairlifts and more

Alison Sprankle BS CMC and Lori BrenizerSmith CTRS MHAED of Good News Consultingpresented seminars on dementia care Listeners learnedwhat to expect as the disease progresses and how tocommunicate more effectively with the afflicted

Free health screenings also assisted guests in

evaluating their stroke risk balance BMI and hearing ldquo[The EXPO] gives the chance for people to ask a

question they may not ask by just coming andknocking on your doorrdquo said Ed Kurek of The GroffsFamily Funeral Home ldquoPeople are willing to ask hereon a one-on-one basis You can then talk to them andgive them some options and I think thatrsquos one goodreason to be hererdquo

As the day continued the crowd grew even larger ldquoI was really surprised at the turnoutrdquo Kurek added

ldquoI wasnrsquot expecting as many [visitors] as there wererdquoOne of those many visitors was Dottie Nikolaus of

Lancaster city who was no stranger to the 50plus EXPO ldquoIrsquove been here before and I really enjoy it I like the

variety of areas such as travel home repair and eventhe end-of-life servicesrdquo she said ldquoThe entertainmentthis year has been excellent toordquo

It was standing-room only when the dayrsquosentertainment kicked off at 10 am The Dutch AppleDinner Theatre performed select songs from theirfinishing 2014 show season and previewed numbersfrom their upcoming 2015 shows including Mid-LifeThe Crisis Continues Les Miseacuterables and Rogers andHammersteinrsquos Oklahoma

Guests enjoyed the vintage- and modern-era Lioneltrain sets that were on display thanks to CoolTrains Infull operation during the course of the EXPO thedisplay comprised three operating tracks eachshowcasing their own train as well as a miniature trainstation gas station convenience stores and tiny carsand trucks

Jerry Mitchell education and outreach specialistfrom the Office of Attorney General used acombination of video presentation and lecture to share

his knowledge on senior scams and how best to protectyour identity and assets from fraudulent activity

Stauffers of Kissel Hill Greenhouse Manager JayUlrich hosted a container-gardening demonstrationUlrich used a mix of annuals and perennials andshowed how to combine textures and colors to create aperfect focal point or accent

Chris Poje 2010 Pa StatE SENiOr idOL winnerserenaded the crowd with renditions of Sinatra andother musical artists from throughout the decades Histake on Lee Greenwoodrsquos ldquoGod Bless the USArdquo gotthe audience to its feet and singing with patriotic pride

That patriotism carried over at the Keystone MilitaryFamilies booth where EXPO attendees donated itemsor cash toward the nonprofitrsquos Stockings for Soldierscollection Each year KMF sends care packages andChristmas stockings to American soldiers serving athome and abroad

Back on stage 2012 Pa StatE SENiOr idOL winnerVickie Kissinger wooed the crowd with a set of smoothand powerful performances

Matt Macis a charismatic song-and-dance performerand a headliner in his own right presented familiartunes from Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Sinatraand other musical greats

Other fun features of the day were the new puttingcontestmdashthe winner took home $100 cashmdashand thefree salon services offered in the Pamper U ZoneGuests paused in their way around the EXPO floor totake advantage of a free haircut manicure or minimassage

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What do Bing Crosby ElvisPresley Martina McBrideAlvin and the Chipmunks

The Beach Boys Patty Loveless TheOsmonds Perry Como and TheMormon Tabernacle Choir have incommon

The answer They have all sung andrecorded the song ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo

ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo is in fact theworldrsquos most popular Christmas songhaving sold more than 125000000copies It has been recorded in DutchYiddish Japanese and even Swahili

Written by Irving Berlin ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo is a fascinating footnote inAmerican cultural history A Jewishsongwriter wrote a universal bestsellingsong about a day celebrating the birth ofChristianityrsquos founder

Also unusual is the fact that IrvingBerlin did not like the Christmas holidayThat time of year brought back memories

of the tragic death of his infant sonIrving Berlin Jr in December 1928

Berlinrsquos inspiration may have comefrom his being a lonely andnostalgic northeasterntransplant caught in LosAngeles during the holidayseason There the palmtrees and summerliketemperatures in Decembermade him yearn for hismore familiar winter coldweather and snow

Berlinrsquos song originally began with thisintroductory verse

The sun is shiningThe grass is greenThe orange and palm trees swayTherersquos never been such a dayIn Beverly Hills LABut itrsquos December the 24thAnd Irsquom longing to be up north hellip

And then follows the line known andsung all around the planet everyDecember ldquoIrsquom dreaming of a white

Christmas helliprdquo Berlinrsquos labors over this

song took placethroughout a night inJanuary 1940 Whencompleted Berlin wasexcited about his creationdescribing it as a ldquoroundrdquosong his term for thoserare tunes that seemed to

flow from him effortlessly and seamlessly ldquoWe working composers all too often

in the interest of expediency sharpen ourpencils get out that square sheet of paperand become too slickrdquo he later explainedldquoThose forced efforts are lsquosquarersquo songsBut sometimes a song is natural We maystart it to order for a specific scene orshow but our subconscious beings go towork and the song is just thererdquo

On a Monday morning when hecompleted ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo Berlinrushed to his office proclaiming toHelmy Kresa his transcriber ldquoI want youto take down a song I wrote over theweekend Not only is it the best song Iever wrote itrsquos the best song anybody everwroterdquo

Initially skeptical Kresa wrote downthe notes as Berlin sitting at a pianobegan to play the song While Kresalistened and transcribed his skepticismevaporated

ldquoAs he started to sing I knew rightaway that the way he juxtaposed thewarmth of Southern California with thecold snow would make it a hitrdquo Kresarecalled ldquoand when he sang the chorus Iknew it really was the greatest song everwritten I was as thrilled as he wasrdquo

The duo continued working

The Worldrsquos Most Popular Christmas Song

Fragments of History

Victor Parachin

please see SONG page 23

When readers meet me theynever want to talk to meInstead they excitedly look

all around for my husband sayingldquoWherersquos Bobrdquo

Everyone loves Bob But they feelsorry for him because I often make himlook like a doofus (which he is) in mycolumns They look at him with pity andsay ldquoYoursquore such a good sportrdquo

Well Irsquom here to tell you Bob adoresit when I write about him When I donrsquotinclude him hersquoll ask ldquoWhat about merdquowith an insanely disappointed look onhis face

Having said all that last week he hadto fast for routine blood work whichmeant no food after midnight No bigdeal right

Early that evening he was face downon the couch I knelt down andmassaged his shoulders

ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo I saidEver so slowly he raised his head

ldquoDonrsquot you remember the medicalprocedure Irsquom about to getrdquo

ldquoItrsquos not anoperation sweetsItrsquos just a bloodtestrdquo

He sat upldquoJUST A BLOODTESTrdquo

I quietly tiptoedout of the room

At five tomidnight I foundhim in the kitchengorging on frozenpizza

ldquoSheesh Bob Donrsquot you want to nukeit firstrdquo

ldquoTherersquos no timerdquoI lovingly took his hands but he

crazily pulled away and franticallysearched through the cookie jar

ldquoWhere are the peanut buttercookiesrdquo he said

Slowly I stepped backward andwhispered ldquoImdashImdashmay have finishedthem last nightrdquo

ldquoWHATrdquo

ldquoWell I um I wantedcookiesrdquo

ldquoOh so you wantedcookies did you I willnever forgive you for thisrdquo

He dragged himself offto bed I quietly got inbed too In exactly threeminutes he startedmoaning the song fromOliver ldquoFood gloriousfoodmdashhot sausage andmustardrdquo

Less than an hour later he sneezedonce and said ldquoStarvation has caused meto get a coldrdquo

Now I donrsquot like gender stereotypingBut I take that back when it comes to acold Thatrsquos because Bob gets ldquomancoldsrdquo During his last one he threwhimself an ldquoIrsquom going to dierdquo party

I realized that the way I wasapproaching this was all wrong So Ichanged And miraculously I also foundthe cure to the common cold

ldquoYoursquoll be OKrdquo I said ldquoRight afteryour blood work wersquoll get rid of yourcold Instead of heading to your favoritediner like we planned for a lusciousomelet made with grilled apples cheddarcheese and bacon wersquoll keep you onnothing but chicken broth all dayrdquo

Suddenly he stopped sneezingldquoSweets we couldnrsquot have gone to the

diner anywayrdquo I said ldquoYoursquore obviouslytoo weak from starvation Wersquoll go theresomeday sometimemdashfar far from nowsince it will clearly take a long time foryou to recover from your horrible fastingordealrdquo

And with that he jumped out of bedand said ldquoI feel greatrdquo

After the blood work we went to therestaurant where Bob made a speedyrecovery as he reveled in mouthfuls ofglorious food

That week I wound up with amonster cold I knew Bob would get backat me for how I tricked him into gettingbetter I stayed in bedmdashwaiting

He found my grandmotherrsquos quilt inthe cupboard and placed it on metenderly snugging it under my chin

Between sneezes I said ldquoThis is theworst cold Irsquove ever had Go ahead Makefun of me I deserve itrdquo

ldquoYep you dordquo he said putting on hisjacket and getting the car keys

ldquoBob yoursquore going out when Irsquom onmy deathbedrdquo

When he came home he had a bagwith him He took out a chicken pot piemy favorite Kleenex made with aloe acopy of People magazine and a carton ofmint chocolate chip ice cream

He propped up our pillows We spentthe day together watching Murphy Brownreruns and luxuriating in thebreathtaking nearness of each other

So of course everyone loves BobThatrsquos because we all know that he is justlike thismdashsensitive lovingcompassionate and adoringmdasheven whenI donrsquot have a cold

Saralee Perel is an award-winning nationallysyndicated columnist Her new book isCracked Nuts amp Sentimental Journeys StoriesFrom a Life Out of Balance To find out morevisit wwwsaraleeperelcom or emailsperelsaraleeperelcom

18 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

50plus Senior News continues to bring important information as well asentertaining articles to the 50+ community We at On-Line Publisherswould like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the

editorial contributors of 50plus Senior News

It is through the varied interestsand considerable talents of ourcontributors and freelance writersthat such a range of informativeand entertaining content isavailable to read each monthThe pages of 50plus Senior Newsare enriched by your contributions

Mike Clark (The Way I See It)

Angelo Coniglio (The Search for Our Ancestry)

Al Goodman (Beyond the Battlefield )

Andrea Gross (Traveltizers)

John Johnston (Social Security News)

Dr Lori (Art and Antiques)

Gloria May (NurseNews)

Clyde McMillan-Gamber (The Beauty in Nature)

Jim Miller (The Savvy Senior)

Victor Parachin (Fragments of History)

Saralee Perel (Such is Life)

Dr Leonard Perry (The Green Mountain Gardener)

Ted Rickard (The Squint-Eyed Senior)

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Robert Wilcox (Salute to a Veteran)

Judith Zausner (Creativity Matters)

Thank YouColumnists

Such is Life

Saralee Perel

When a Man Canrsquot Have Food

Bob and Saralee at the diner

The best of Christmases and thehigh point of the feast daymarking the beginning of the

Christian era was the year I got theelectric train An electric train has a lot ofpieces And you can take the pieces apartand put them back together in your ownfashion any old way you want to

The next best part of Christmas wascousin-visiting Here the cousinsmdashalmostall male and within a couple years of myown agemdashbecame real people not justthe last or next wearer of hand-me-downldquoSunday bestrdquo

They were here in person kids I couldplay with bringing with them the cold-fresh of December into our second-floorapartment

Gift inspection was the first order ofbusiness for visiting cousins Even beforehellos it was ldquoWhad-ja-getrdquomdashall oneword Without waiting for a responsethis was followed by ldquoWhad-else-ja-getrdquo

The year of the electric train was atriumph of familial snobberyQuestioning never got past the firstldquowhad-ja-getrdquo Instantly four cousinswere on hands and knees takingeverything apart to rearrange it revisingit to anything but the drearilysymmetrical layout plotted by Lionel

There was never enough track ofcourse There never would bemdashnot forthe fledgling empire builders who werealready looking down the hall to thedining room wondering how manypieces and how many Christmases itwould take to get there

There was one other Christmas giftthat even among my cousins wouldsquash the ldquowhad-ja-getsrdquo If you got anErector Set you simply pointed at thebox

You tried not to look too superioracting as though lavish gifts were an

everyday thingwith you Youmight beinterrupted byyour auntinsisting youtry on ldquoat leastthe jacketrdquofrom theSunday outfither son hadfinallyoutgrown But the moment was stillyours

The Erector Set consisted entirely ofparts Nothing was put together in thefirst place hundreds of metal pieces steelwheels nuts and boltsmdashendlesspossibilities for both construction andeventual dismembermentmdashand theruination of hundreds of vacuumcleaners

(My Aunt Ella used to claim that theErector Set people were subsidized by theHoover people But then Aunt Ella alsoclaimed that opening an umbrellaindoors made the roof leak and onerainy spring she turned out to be rightabout that)

One year a cousin we visited got anIrish Mail This was a sidewalk vehiclethat you steered with your feet andpropelled by working a handlebar backand forth

It was really a neat machine and onceyou got the rhythm of it you could workup some real speedmdashplenty enough tobecome a pedestrian hazard and getyelled at

But the Irish Mail was expensive andthus unheard of in his neighborhood soit simply had to be ldquodorkyrdquo which meantit was soon abandoned and left in a darkcorner of the cousinrsquos basement It was agift from the other side of the family an

uncle bymarriage wholived in a swellapartmentbuilding thatdidnrsquot allowkids

There was asuper-deluxemodel of theErector Set thatactually had a

miniature steam engine with it None ofus cousins had one but there was anonly child named Arnold who lived in afirst-floor apartment down the blockwho did

The engine would have made a lot offriends for Arnold who could have usedsome help in that department since henot only had steel-rimmed glasses butwore braces too

But his mother wouldnrsquot let anybody

play with it because it was too dangerousSo we kept pushing Arnold into snowbanks or bushes for all the next year untilhe and his steam engine finally moved tothe suburbs

Eventually the cousins went separateways Some uncles became prosperousand relocated to airier neighborhoodsToday the children of the cousins andthe cousins of the cousins donrsquot evenknow one another

Which is a pity really If all thecousins chipped in we could get theextra track for the train and the ErectorSet with the miniature steam engineThen wersquod get together again and makeall those nifty things that are pictured onthe lids of the boxes

A collection of Ted Rickardrsquos family-funessays is titled Anything Worth Knowing ILearned from the Grandkids It is nowavailable in paperback on Amazoncom

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Artist Shares 100 Faces 100 StoriesPhotographer Molly Kraybillrsquos

display on aging ldquoOne Hundredrdquowill be on display in the Harvest ViewGallery of Landis Homes from 430to 830 pm through Jan 15

A 2009 graduate of LancasterMennonite High School Kraybillgraduated in 2013 from EasternMennonite University inHarrisonburg Va with a degree inphotography and digitalcommunications

The ldquoart of agingrdquo took on newmeaning for Kraybill whophotographed women ages 1 to 100

for her senior art show titled ldquoOneHundredrdquo

ldquolsquoOne Hundredrsquo is an explorationof the female experience of agingrdquosays Kraybill ldquoI photographed onefemale for every age 1 through 100and asked each one the samequestion lsquoWhat do you like aboutyour agersquo

ldquoThe result is a colorful visualjourney through the wisdom painand joy that aging brings Frombraces to wrinkles from the simpledelights of being a kindergartner tothe losses of older age I have found

that age is something to be celebratedembraced and most importantlynothing to be ashamed ofrdquo

For Kraybill talking with theparticipants shed new light on aging

ldquoThey made me realize that Ishouldnrsquot be scared of the futurerdquo saidKraybill ldquoIt makes me appreciateliving in the moment

ldquoIrsquom excited to agerdquoLandis Homes is located at 1001

E Oregon Road Lititz Moreinformation is available atwwwlandishomesorg or by calling(717) 381-3550

Pumpkin ContestCelebrates Creativity

Lancaster native Molly Kraybill currently lives inWashington DC where she teaches digital art

in a public elementary school

Residents staff and localvolunteers at Garden Spot Villagerecently teamed up for the first-ever on-campus ldquoPack-A-Paloozardquoto benefit Operation ChristmasChild a project of SamaritanrsquosPurse an international Christianrelief and evangelismorganization

The group packed 120 red-and-green holiday-themedshoeboxes with school and craftsupplies toys toothbrushes andtoothpaste and other items Theboxes will be distributed to needychildren overseas

In addition to the boxespacked at Pack-A-Palooza GardenSpot Village distributed another 100boxes to individual residents forpacking Packers included a personal

note of encouragement in each boxSamaritanrsquos Purse has run

Operation Christmas Child each yearsince 1993

First place ndash The Carousel created bythe St Annersquos receptionist office

Second place ndash The Popcorn Bucket(SARC cinema) created by the first-floor

nursing staff Third place ndash The GumballMachine created by the

admissions and social work team

After the votes were compiled thewinners of the annual St AnnersquosRetirement Community pumpkin-decorating contest were announced at thecommunityrsquos annual Halloween party

The winners were

Volunteers Barbara SlowthowerShirley Fulton and Therese Hodson sortcrayons and other supplies to be packedinto shoeboxes for Operation ChristmasChild during the recent Pack-A-Palooza

event at Garden Spot Village

GSV Hosts First On-CampusPack-A-PaloozaThe Garden Spot Village holiday train

room celebrating its 10th anniversary thisyear is open to the public from 130 to 4pm on Saturdays through Dec 27

Even repeat visitors will find lots ofnew highlights on both O-gauge andHO-gauge layouts

The O-gauge layout features a hobocamp Sunoco Oil siding many detailedstructures and LED lighting A newLionel Legacy remote control systemmakes it possible to run five trains atonce

Now visitors can push a button tomove workers around a control towerand operate a sawmill with a conveyor-belt log loader

These new features are in addition toan operating freight station coal loadergas station and water tower

Visitors will also see a 15-foot earlyhandcrafted Lionel O-gauge circus train

This year club members can operatemuch of the HO-gauge display through

a computer or smart phone The displaynow features more detailed roadcrossings with crossing gates that raiseand lower with flashing lights andringing bells

Visitors will still be able to get anengineerrsquos-eye view from the engine ofone of the trains on a 55-inch wallmonitor

Garden Spot Village is located at 433S Kinzer Ave Admission is freedonations are accepted For informationand directions call (717) 355-6000

Garden Spot Village Train Clubmembers Mike Lanyon left and

Mike ldquoFitzrdquo Fitzgerald

Holiday Train Room Open to Public

because I eventually got him into ittoordquo

Leh began to study antiques learningfrom older people hersquod meet at the fleamarkets who would show him what tolook for and what wasnrsquot worth it

From there he gained an interest inblue-decorated stoneware which hefound more interesting than bottles aseach was handmade and uniquelydecorated

ldquoI learned at some point that diversityis goodrdquo he said ldquoI got into all avenuesof antiquing buying painted furnitureiron glass pottery oil paintings basketsand chinardquo

While he works full-time as asalesman estimator Leh has filled hisweekends running to different auctionsHe still loves variety but he keeps asharp eye out for his favorite blue crocks

He looks for ones with specialdecorations Tulips and other floraldesigns are most common with fruitfalling as a close second and birds as athird The rarest finds have moons catsor dogs

Leh has close to 100 crocks in hispersonal collection and said he canrsquot evenbegin to count the bottles No matterhow many he gets he keeps his findslocal

His fascination with history pushedhim to sell his home and move inSeptember to a 1798 stone house builtby Thomas Pettit the son of a countyfounder

The architecture is unparalleled Lehsaid There are seven fireplaces thickwindow boxes and original chair railsand hardwood floors through the home

The house was added to the NationalRegister of Historic Places in 1983 It isthe perfect environment for Lehrsquosnumerous treasures now displayed andincorporated into the housersquos deacutecor

ldquoI just love historyrdquo he said ldquoIt makes

perfect sense for me to have a place likethis to fill with the items I am sofascinated withrdquo

While antiques became a huge part ofLehrsquos life he slowly made it a familyaffair His father bought a home inupstate New York that was built in 1894and together they decorated it withperiod items that fit the theme of thehome

Over the years his fatherrsquos collectiongrew and he started selling things withhis son sharing a booth at a localantique mart Soon they had two boothsand eventually three The younger Lehno longer has a booth but his father stillruns one out of Easton Pa

A lot of the antiques Leh tries to sellare higher-end items that can sit too longat a local market He finds better luck

sending those to auctionsVisiting one is an experience he

saidldquoItrsquos the people itrsquos the food itrsquos

the triprdquo he said ldquoTherersquos not anauction I donrsquot go to where I donrsquot

know peoplerdquoAlthough antiquing can be expensive

it doesnrsquot have to be Leh saidHersquos bought many things for more

than $10000 including a LancasterCounty farm table he bought thissummer

But there are a variety of levels atwhich people can get involved headded

Every year he goes to the BaltimoreBottle Show where he sees many kidsgetting started at the same age he didSome of them walk in with $5 and leavewith 10 bottles ready to start acollection they can build on

Many of them can even specialize incertain bottles such as medicine bottlesor soda and beer bottles

ldquoMy problem was I specialized ineverythingrdquo he said laughing

Leh also finds value not necessarily inthe expensive items but in the ones thatare the most unusual

ldquoWhat they were wherever they camefrom what they were used formdashthosestories are what interest merdquo Leh said

Early Pennsylvania settlers brought alittle bit of nature into their own homeshe said painting furniture pottery andother decorations

ldquoThose are some of my favoriteitemsrdquo he said ldquoAt one point they wereall close to someonersquos heart And I liketo think I can appreciate them nowrdquo

Please note submissions must be received bythe 10th of the month prior to insertion

Submissions will be included as space permits

For more information or to submit your happenings email Megan Joyce at mjoyceonlinepubcom or mail to

50plus Senior NewsMegan Joyce

3912 Abel Drive Columbia PA 17512

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TREASURE from page 1

Some of Lehrsquos antique bottlecollection including figural

bitters bottles historical flasksand early medicine bottles

Back row from left Gaudy Dutch cup andplate Rabbitware plate Leeds plate Centerfrom left eagle butter print pewter master

salt seated Redware dog and cow butter print

Leh acquired this local farm table(circa 1820) in summer 2014

22 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

Lancaster County

Calendar of EventsCocalico Senior Association ndash (717) 336-7489Dec 12 10 am ndash Music with Sandy HeiseyDec 18 10 am ndash Compass Mark Program on ProvisionsDec 24 9 am ndash Christmas Party

Columbia Senior Center ndash (717) 684-4850Dec 3 1015 am ndash Christmas BingoDec 11 10 am ndash Christmas Special Quarryville

Presbyterian SingersDec 30 1015 am ndash New Yearrsquos Eve Party and Luncheon

Elizabethtown Area Senior Center ndash (717) 367-7984 Dec 4 10 am ndash Radio City Christmas Show VideoDec 10 10 am ndash Bingo Buddies with PreschoolDec 15 1030 am ndash Christmas Activity and Craft

Lancaster House North Happy Hearts Club SeniorCenter ndash (717) 299-1278Tuesdays 1 pm ndash Varied ActivitiesThursdays noon ndash Pinochle

Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center ndash (717) 299-3943Dec 10 930 am ndash Haircuts and ManicuresDec 12 930 am ndash Holiday Music with InstrumentsDec 24 930 am ndash Holiday Program with Santa Claus

Lancaster Rec Senior Center ndash (717) 392-2115 ext 147Dec 12 915 am ndash Benefits of POADec 18 9 am ndash Christmas PartyDec 24 1030 am ndash Baking and Decorating Christmas

Cookies

Lititz Senior Center ndash (717) 626-2800Dec 3 10 am ndash Ice Cream Social with Lancashire HallDec 10 10 am ndash Children from Owl Hill Learning

Center VisitDec 24 10 am ndash Christmas Party and Music

Luis Munoz Marin Senior Center ndash (717) 295-7989Dec 9 10 am ndash Memory Box ProjectDec 11 10 am ndash Crafty Gift Ideas for GrandchildrenDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party

Millersville Senior Center ndash (717) 871-9600Mondays and Fridays 9 am ndash Healthy Steps in Motion

ExerciseDec 19 10 am ndash Cookie ExchangeDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Music with Penn Manor Chorus

Next Gen Senior Center ndash (717) 786-4770Dec 8 930 am ndash Holiday Craft CenterpiecesDec 18 1015 am ndash Smith Middle School SingersDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party

Rodney Park Happy Hearts Club Senior Center ndash(717) 393-7786 Tuesdays noon ndash Pinochle Wednesdays 1 pm ndash Varied Activities Thursdays noon ndash Bingo

Community Programs Free and open to the public

Support Groups Free and open to the public

Dec 3 7 to 815 pmAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupWillow Lakes Outpatient Center212 Willow Valley Lakes Drive Willow Street(717) 464-9365

Dec 8 10 to 11 amAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6076jmortongardenspotvillageorg

Dec 18 noonBrain Tumor Support GroupLancaster General Health Campus Wellness Center2100 Harrisburg Pike Lancaster(717) 626-2894

Dec 22 2 to 3 pmParkinsonrsquos Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6259jshaffergardenspotvillageorg

Dec 24 6 to 8 pmEpilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania SupportGroupLancaster General HospitalStager Room 5555 N Duke St Lancaster(800) 887-7165 ext 104

Saturdays in December 130 to 4 pmTrain Room Holiday Open HouseGarden Spot Village Train Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6000

Dec 1 6 pmRed Rose Singles MeetingHossrsquos Steak amp Sea House100 W Airport Road Lititz(717) 406-6098

Dec 7 3 pmPublic Singing of Handelrsquos MessiahGrace Lutheran Church517 N Queen St Lancaster(717) 397-2748

Dec 14 9 am to 3 pmPennsylvania Music ExpoContinental Inn2285 Lincoln Highway EastLancaster(717) 898-1246wwwrecordcollectorsorg

Dec 19 6 to 9 pmMusic FridaysDowntown Lancaster (717) 341-0028

Senior Center Activities

Library Programs

Lititz Public Library 651 Kissel Hill Road Lititz (717) 626-2255Dec 3 630 pm ndash Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster CountyDec 8 130 to 330 pm Dec 16 6 to 8 pm ndash Scrabble Meet-UpsDec 16 11 am ndash Reel Talk for Everyone The Pianist

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Roofbull Look for missing shinglescracked flashing and brokenoverhanging tree limbs

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Exteriorbull Check the foundation for cracksin the concrete or low spots in thesoil where water can accumulateagainst the foundation

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Heat

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SONG from page 17

developing and refining ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo over several weeks and thenput it away

More than a year later in April 1941Berlin and film director Mark Sandrichwere working on a new movie HolidayInn when Berlin realized it would be theperfect forum for his Christmas song

On the Paramount Studios set wasWalter Scharf a staff music arrangerassigned to Berlin His task was to turnBerlinrsquos tunes into full-fledged orchestralnumbers

Scharf remembers Berlin tapping outldquoWhite Christmasrdquo on a piano Berlin

only had two years of formal schoolingand never learned to read or write musicScharf recalls Berlinrsquos first performance asa ldquovery roughrdquo rendition

Bing Crosby who overheard Berlinplaying the piece was not impressedCrosby a devout Catholic wantedldquoWhite Christmasrdquo removed from thefilm because he thought it would furthersecularize Christmas which he felt shouldbe a religious season

It was Scharf who eased Crosbyrsquosconcern telling the singer he thoughtldquoWhite Christmasrdquo would turn out wellReportedly Crosby rolled his eyes saying

ldquoI hope sordquoHoliday Inn opened in New York on

Aug 4 1942 It featured Bing Crosby asa singer and Fred Astaire as a dancerWhile Berlin was ecstatic andenthusiastic the reviewers barely noticedor mentioned the production

Before long however the song ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo was becoming a hit Themovie won an Oscar for Best Song in1943 and was also nominated for BestScoring of a Musical Picture and BestOriginal Story

Because the country was in the darkestdays of World War II many welcomed

this sentimental reminder of home As aresult Crosbyrsquos recording of ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo has sold more than 30 millionrecords

Crosby was amazed at the publicresponse to the song As a member of theUSOrsquos traveling ensemble he was askedby troops serving in World War II to singldquoWhite Christmasrdquo no matter what timeof year it was

More than 150 different performerswho run the entire musical gamut haverecorded this piece Crosbyrsquos version alonewas listed as the all-time top single by TheGuinness Book of World Records

asset to the giftedSuper achievers frequently are driven

to succeed to escape their ldquoBlack Dogrdquo asWinston Churchill described his owndark moods Those who have beenafflicted with psychiatric maladies includeAbraham Lincoln Sir Isaac NewtonNoah Webster Samuel Johnson Ludwigvan Beethoven Charles Darwin ErnestHemingway Walt Whitman Edgar AllanPoe and Herman Melville

If todayrsquos medications had sedatedtheir psyches would they have been lessdriven to achieve

Crossword puzzles have long served asa choice for those who seek mentalstimulation Now the trend is towardcomputer games AARP has free gameson their website wwwaarporg

For Einstein theorizing may havebeen his equivalent of a computer gameBut he benefited also by playing theviolin to exercise his brain

In 1890 William James in his ThePrinciples of Psychology theorized thatldquoorganic matter especially nerve tissueseems endowed with a very extraordinarydegree of plasticityrdquo

For 50 years that hypothesis wasignored The conventional scientificwisdom held that the brain cannot createneural growth its structure is immutable

Neuroscientists now know throughresearch of neuroplasticity that the brainis capable throughout a lifetime ofstrengthening and creating neuralconnections adapting and reorganizingfollowing injury illness or behavioralalterations

Experiment with ways in which youcan be the gatekeeper of your brainrsquosrehabilitation What is your choice

computer games violin lessons bridgechess painting portraits or landscapes ormaybe crossword puzzles

As with the selection of anantidepressant medication we may haveto try several to find which works bestfor usWalt Sonneville a retired market-researchanalyst is the author of My 22 Centsrsquo WorthThe Higher-Valued Opinion of a SeniorCitizen and A Musing Moment MeditativeEssays on Life and Learning books ofpersonal-opinion essays free of partisan andsectarian viewpoints Contact him atwaltsonnevilleverizonnet

MIND from page 14

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Geraldine (Jeri) Kopf was a nativeof Lancaster who kept herself inshape through her love of

playing sports So when the Womenrsquos Army Corps

(WAC) was formed in World War II shefelt ready to enlist in September 1943and serve her country The fact that shehad a strong background in stenographydidnrsquot hurt

Having women in the Army was verycontroversial at the time But she wasdetermined to go And she was soon onher way to basic training at DaytonaBeach Fla Did she have a tough time inbasic

ldquoNo not at allrdquo she laughs ldquoTheygave us the same training they gave theguys and because of all the sports I hadplayed I was ready for it I enjoyed everyminute of itrdquo

She was then sent to MacDill Field inTampa and was assigned to Headquarters

Company where shehandled public relationsfor the base

ldquoAt MacDill pilotswere being trained to flythe B-26 mediumbomberrdquo she says ldquoIt wassuch an unstable planethat an unbelievablenumber of planes werebeing lost In one 30-daytraining period 15 planescrashed leading to thecatchphrase lsquoA plane aday in Tampa Bayrsquordquo

Fortunately they soonsolved that by adding 6feet of wingspan andupgrading the engines

ldquoThe other bigexcitementrdquo she says ldquowas meeting DonScott who was to become my futurehusband He was a member of the base

band who played all theinstruments as needed Healso had a wonderful voiceand was gifted with perfectpitch

ldquoWe got engaged beforeI shipped out to thePentagon and he went tothe Pacific where he andthe band played at basesthroughout the Pacific

ldquoAt the Pentagon I wasastonished to be put incharge of the OverseasConference Room where Iworked daily with theArmy Chief of StaffGeneral of the ArmyGeorge C Marshall andlater with General of the

Army Dwight D Eisenhower when hebecame Army chief of staff Officiallythe Overseas Conference Room didnrsquot

exist because everything that went inthere was absolutely top secret

ldquoThe room had a thick carpet of deepred with a massive mahogany table andmaps of military facilities around theworld lining the walls My job was to seethat the room was kept in perfect shapeand to manage all contacts with seniorofficers around the world

ldquoWhere messages were to be encodedI arranged that through the Signal CorpsAnd I kept copies of everything that wassaid by anyone and decided for actionLater I saw that copies were then sent toeach general in the meetingrdquo

How did she get selected for such animportant post

ldquoI havenrsquot the slightest ideardquo she saysldquoBut you know the Army They donrsquotexplain what they do They tell you whatyoursquore going to do and you just do itrdquo

What about that call from WinstonChurchill when he shared his

Churchill Told Her How Sorry He Wasto Learn of FDRrsquos Death

Robert D Wilcox

Salute to a Veteran

Pvt 1st Class GeraldineKopf at MacDill Field

Tampa in 1943

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condolences over President Rooseveltrsquospassing Did she expect to be talkingwith a famous man like that

With a little smile she says ldquoNotreally but most of the people I talkedwith regularly were among our mostimportant generals and admirals Andwhen the prime minister called Ienjoyed only a few words with himbefore passing him on to GeneralMarshallrdquo

By January 1946 she was a sergeantand her hitch was over All WACs wereasked to reenlist but she and her fianceacutewere discharged on the same day Jan18 1946 and shortly thereafter weremarried in St Johnrsquos Lutheran Church inLancaster She became Mrs Geraldine(Jeri) Scott and embarked on awonderful 58 years of married life

The Scotts settled down to live inLancaster And she immersed herself in awide range of community activities Oneclose to her heart was serving asexecutive director of the LancasterChapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society

There she came up with the idea of aReadathon during which children wouldldquosolve the mystery of MSrdquo by readingbooks for credit WGAL-TV filmed theskit through which the program waspresented to the local children

That film was sent to the national MSheadquarters who found the film soinspiring that they adopted theReadathon as a national programsending copies of the film to MSchapters across the US

In addition to all her other activitiesin the community in 1991 Scott startedan art gallery that she still runs today

However when asked what she thinkstoday about having actually talked withWinston Churchill so many years agoshe says with a grin ldquoAt that time Ididnrsquot think of it as something sodifferent from what I did every day Butnow I more strongly think of it as aremembrance to be truly cherishedrdquo

Colonel Wilcox flew a B-17 bomber inEurope in World War II

Senior Art Exhibit WinnersAnnounced

The Lancaster County Office ofAging is pleased to announce thewinners in the 21st Annual Senior ArtExhibit The artworks were displayed atthe Lancaster General OutpatientPavilion Oct 21ndash24

Local art professionals judged theexhibit which consisted of works inwatercolor oil pastels acrylicsphotography and mixed media

The winners are

Watercolorbull First ndash Beverly Felter Pretty Pinkbull Second ndash MarjorieManinger Pumpkin Patch

bull Third ndash John Kimmich Bridge on LogCabin Road

Photographybull First ndash Donald Frey Havanabull Second ndash William Lau Paisley Patternsbull Third ndash Tony Harnish Rockford

Pastelbull First ndash Helena Dueck Mother andSon

bull Second ndash Herb Ackerman Venicebull Third ndash Thomas Santosusso Summer

Acrylicsbull First ndash Peggy Stoll Poppinessbull Second ndash Robert Davenport CoveredBridge

bull Third ndash Larry Hostetter The Lost isFound

Oilbull First ndash Beverly Felter Still Life withCrook No 2

bull Second ndash Sylvia Goodling Cherriesand Cream

bull Third ndash Julie Zourides HomewardBound

Mixed Mediabull First ndash Janet Ray Boys Growing UpCirca 1945

bull Second ndash Herb Ackerman 3Generations

bull Third ndash Dottie Ezard Bluebirds

Peoplersquos Choice Award ndash JosephCaranella for his acrylic The Host

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LANCASTER COUNTY

EMPLOYERS NEED YOU

For more job listings call theLancaster County Office of Aging

at (717) 299-7979or visit

wwwcolancasterpauslanco_aging

Lancaster County Office of Aging150 N Queen Street Suite 415

Lancaster PA

BELL rINGErS ndash TPLocal organization needs to fill temporary positions for passive solicitation of donations at a variety of

locations during the holiday season Must pass background check be able to stand for extended periods

and have reliable transportation

Are you looking for a new activity to enrich your life An activity that would also help an older person continue to live in the communityThe volunteer opportunities available at Lancaster County Office of Aging are diverse offer flexibility and require a minimal time commitment As a volunteer you can choose to provide a consumer with hands-on help with laundry grocery shopping or cleaning You can also provide socialization as

a phone pal or friendly visitor There are also several specialized programs for volunteers through our agency They include the volunteer ombudsman and APPRISE volunteer programs Volunteers are also invited to participate in several special events during the year distribution of donated chicken barbecue dinners and the Christmas

holiday programFor more information about any of these opportunities and others contact Bev Via volunteer coordinator at (717) 299-7979 or

agingcolancasterpaus Becoming an Office of Aging volunteer will allow you to change the life of an older personmdashand your lifemdashwith the investment of a few hours each month

COMPANIONCArEGIvEr ndash PT

Community-based firm is seeking

persons to help seniors live

enriching lives safely at home

Assist with daily duties including

cleaning cooking bathing

grooming shopping reading etc

Must have valid driverrsquos license

and reliable vehicle for transport

SN11003602

HOrTICULTUrE SPECIALIST ndash PT

Local resortconference center needs

persons to maintain grounds and

public areas by assisting with planting

trimmingpruning shrubstrees

mulching watering raking leaves

general lawn maintenance and snow

removal Need one to three monthsrsquo

related experience or training

SN11001904

EOE

vIEw OUr JOB LIST

We list other jobs on the Web at

wwwcolancasterpaus

lanco_aging To learn more about

applying for the 55+ Job Bank

and these jobs call the

Employment Unit at

(717) 299-7979SN-GEN03

SN11006301Age 55 or over Unemployed The 55+ Job Bank is one ofthree services offered by Employment Unit at the Office ofAging

Jobs are matched with those looking for work Based on anevaluation of your skills and abilities we can match you with aposition needed by a local employer Some employers arespecifically looking for older workers because of the reliabilityand experience they bring to the workplace There is a mix offull-time and part-time jobs covering all shifts requiringvarying levels of skill and experience and offering a wide rangeof salaries

The other services available through the Office of Aging arethe Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)and the regularly scheduled Job Search Workshops

mdash Volunteer Opportunities mdash

Job

Opportunities

Ihave been known to say that justbecause something is old doesnrsquotmean it is automatically valuable I

have junk in my house my grandmotherhad junk in her house hellip sometimes itrsquosjust older junk

With those sage words ofwisdom offered to the masses here aresome creative ideas about what to dowith those keepsakes that you just canrsquotpart with but you donrsquot want to storeaway in a plastic tub for the rest of yourlife

Objects that have some value to youon some level but that really wonrsquot makea big difference when it comes to cashingin are the objects that are the topic ofthis particular column

Repurposing is very popularnow There are more people seeking outantiques and thrift-store items in order toreuse or recycle them than people whojust want to collect for collectingrsquos

sake Be sure youonly repurpose thoseobjectsthat really are notvaluable

Of course youdonrsquot want torepurpose thatChippendale sidetable or a Picassodrawing so get itchecked out beforeyou move aheadOnce youknow that you havea low-valueobject consider some creative ideas

Piecing Up the PlatesPlates can be among some of the most

inexpensive collectibles that nearlyeveryone has hanging around the houseattic or yard sale Vintage decorative

floral plates can be usedat parties and even givenaway to guests as favorsThey really spruce up abuffet line block partyor family get-together

Look around yourgrandmarsquos auntrsquos andneighborrsquos cupboardsand see if you can spotany plates I have somechipped yet colorfulexamples from the1970s hanging aroundmy cabinets that wouldbe prime examples for

this projectSome creative craft aficionados

have taken such plates broken them intopieces and used them in craft projectsJust break the inexpensive plates into 2-to 4-inch pieces and then use them asyou would tiles

Some of the most popular repurposingobjects for old plates are refrigeratormagnets Just simply stick an adhesive-backed magnet to the back of your platepiece

Some damaged or chipped plates havebeen recycled into a decorative concreteframe around the kidsrsquo sandbox or kiddiepool area They will look great stuccoedor glued onto wooden birdhousesgarden jardinieres or birdbathsand trivets

Some folks have used broken platesas walkways leading to a garden shed orpool house These are some great ways touse those damaged and not-so-valuable floral plates and keep thememories too

Picking Up JewelryDamaged jewelry or fancy buttonsmdash

particularly cheap pieces of costumejewelry that can no longer be repaired or

Cool Ideas for the Not-so-Valuables

Art and Antiques by Dr Lori

Lori Verderame

Photo courtesy staff of wwwDrLoriVcom

Vintage china or mismatchedplates with minor damage are

often repurposed

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Silent OvationI purse my lipsmdashmy cheeks widenjaw stiffensnostrils flarebrow scoresneck braceseyebrows blendhands clenchas if willpowerand taught muscles alonecould plug the wall and hold back the deep seaBut eyes slowly fill spilltears betray what lies unfathomedWhat assails my earspours over my heartrsquotil it tremblesCrumbles

Musicflows across my mindslides under invisible barriersvibrates faint chordsstirs tension

A bugler plays ldquoTapsrdquomdasha lyrist soothes with psalmsmdasha choir declares Messiahrsquos ldquoHallelujahrdquomdashorchestras play once-defiant ldquoFinlandiardquomdashgold medalists glow in national anthemrsquos auramdashor a chorus underscores Jean Valjeanrsquos plea ldquoBring Him HomerdquoWithout warningIrsquom tuned and tiedto abiding themesof certain endingstemporal triumphspromising tomorrowsmdashnew secret anniversariesof the heartmdashmy own momentous momentsmarked anointedinfused with tears

Written and submitted by Evelyn Merriam

wornmdashcan be reused and made intoreally cool art objects

Damaged pieces of costume jewelrycan be the source for jewelrypictures by sewing or gluingthe broken pieces onto a piece of velvetfelt or fabric Then the textileis framed as you would a collage

Old broken jewelry or pieces thereofcan be made into a brooch tussymussy or brooch bouquet comprised ofboth fresh flowers and colorful fake-gemstone pins in the shape of flowers

Country music star MirandaLambert carried a brooch bouquet ather country-themed wedding It is acool union of vintage and Victorian

fresh and fauxSome pieces of costume jewelry are

valuable so be sure to check out thevalue with an appraisal before you starttaking apart the jewelry pieces that arestill intact However the damagedpieces are fair game for you crafters outthere

Celebrity PhD antiques appraiser authorand award-winning TV personality Dr Lorihosts antiques appraisal events worldwideDr Lori is the star appraiser on Discoverychannelrsquos TV show AuctionKings Visit wwwDrLoriVcomwwwFacebookcomDoctorLori LoriVerderame at Google+ or call (888) 431-1010

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May 14 20159 am ndash 2 pm

Millersville UniversityMarauder Court

21 South George StreetMillersville

16th Annual

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Date and location tobe determined

Please watch website for updates

12th Annual

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April 2 20159 am ndash 2 pmHershey Lodge325 University Drive

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16th Annual

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Traveltizers Travel Appetizers Stories that Whet the Appetite for Travel

By Andrea Gross

Irsquom half-submerged in a luxuriouswhirlpool tub sipping from a glass ofsweet ice wine and looking out the

window at the cascading waters ofHorseshoe Falls the largest of the threefalls that make up Niagara Falls

Over there in the distance is theUnited States Here at the RadissonHotel is Canada

Divided in part by the Niagara Riverthe two countries share the falls withHorseshoe on the Canadian side andAmerican and Bridal Veil falls technicallyin the United States although betterviewed from Canada

Theyrsquore not the tallest falls in theworld but theyrsquore among the mostpowerful and tonight illuminated infestive colors theyrsquore surely the mostbeautiful

Waterfalls wine and a whirlpooltubmdashcould there be a more glorious wayto spend New Yearrsquos Eve I think not buta party is waiting outsidemdashnot just any

party but one of the grandest in Canadaand the only one thatrsquos televised fromcoast to coast

In short ldquoItrsquos Canadarsquos answer toTimes Squarerdquo says Niagara Falls MayorJim Diodati

My husband and I don our parkasmdashDecember weather in Niagara typicallyranges from the low 20s to the mid-30smdashand set out for Queen VictoriaPark

Itrsquos not far from the hotel and as we

walk along the path bordering the fallswersquore surrounded by trees sparkling withmore than a million lights and more than100 illuminated displays representingeverything from Noahrsquos ark and an Inuitkayak to humongous Canadian andUnited States flags

By the time we arrive at the parkmusic is blaring from the stage and theplace is packed with revelers Off to theside the Skylon Tower rises 775 feetabove the falls

The circular top which resembles aspace station is aglow with lights andthe exterior glass-enclosed elevator calledthe ldquoYellow Bugrdquo streaks up and downferrying visitors to and from therevolving dining room and observationdeck at the top

The countdown begins shortly beforemidnight Eight seven six hellip one TheYellow Bug zooms to the top fireworksexplode from the tower and the crowdroars Then led by the performers onstage everyone begins singing ldquoAuldLang Synerdquo

Niagara Fallsrsquo New Yearrsquos Bash

Niagara Falls consists of three separate waterfallsFrom left American Falls Bridal Veil Falls Horseshoe Falls

Horseshoe Falls is wider than sevenfootball fields and as the water dropsthe distance of a 13-story building itcreates an explosion of mist

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Itrsquos almost 1 am when we head backto the Radisson and we have to run tocatch the Falls Incline Railway before itcloses This saves us the uphill hike fromthe street-level park to the FallsviewTourist Area where the hotels casinoeateries and shops are located

We arrive in our room chilled butthrilled ready to start the new year

The next day we explore more ofNiagararsquos winter offerings

After walking farther along the 3-mileillumination route we warm up amongstthe poinsettias and Christmas cacti at theFloral Showhouse and then make ourway to Journey Behind the Falls anattraction that helps us truly appreciatethe size and splendor of Niagara

Dressed in waterproof ponchos(distributed free at the entrance) weslosh through tunnels to emerge 13stories below ground level at the pointwhere Horseshoe Falls crashes into theLower Niagara River

Wersquore showered with mist as theequivalent of more than 1 millionbathtubs full of water rush over the fallsevery hour traveling at a speed of 25mph (During the winter the lowerobservation deck is closed but therersquosdrama and moisture aplenty on theupper deck)

Although itrsquos possible to see all threefalls from the ground-level walkway wetake a helicopter ride in order to betterunderstand the arearsquos geography From up

high we can see how the Niagara Riverwhich begins in Lake Erie and flowsnorth into Lake Ontario divides as itcircles around Goat Island

The southern side plummets over acliff to form Horseshoe Falls while thenorthern side leads to American Falls andBridal Veil Falls These two smaller fallsare in turn separated from each other bythe much smaller landmass of LunaIsland

Finally since the Niagara Peninsula isone of the top ice-wine-producingregions in the world we visit InniskillinEstate Winery an award-winningproducer of the luxury wine We see thevineyards where harvesting of the frozengrapes has just begun watch a video ofthe production process and sample threedifferent types of ice wine RieslingCabernet Franc and Sparkling

We canrsquot agree on which one we likebest so we splurge on mini-bottles ofeach If we canrsquot make it back to Niagaranext year at least wersquoll be able tocelebrate at homemdashbut it wonrsquot be thesame without the whirlpool tub and themagnificent view of the falls

If you goNiagararsquos Winter Festival of Lights

runs through Jan 12 2015wwwniagaraparkscomwwwradissoncomniagarafallsca

Photos copy Irv Green unless otherwise notedstory by Andrea Gross (wwwandreagrosscom)

Photo courtesy of Winter Festival of Lights

Niagararsquos Winter Festival of Lightsfeatures a Christmas Tree Walk that

extends more than 3 miles

Photo courtesy of Niagara Parks Commission

The Falls are illuminated at night adding tothe festive air of the holiday season

Photo courtesy of Niagara Parks Commission

Fireworks mark the coming of theNew Year during Niagararsquos

New Yearrsquos Eve bash

Photo courtesy of Winter Festival of Lights

A three-story-tall illuminated flag ofCanada welcomes folks from the

United States who make up half of the11 million travelers who visit

Niagara each year

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SaturdayJanuary 17 2015

Racestart10am

LocationLancasterCountyCentralParkPavilion22(KiwanisLodge)

Prizes will be awarded to the overall top three male and female finishersand top three male and female finishers in each age category

First three finishers with dogs (any age group) will also receive prizes

Race fees $20 if received by January 8 2015 $25 after January 82015 Only people who pre-register (with payment) by January 8 willhave the option of receiving a t-shirt

Proceeds benefit the Sierra Club ndash Lancaster Grouprsquos environmentalcleanup and education efforts throughout Lancaster County

For more details email SierraClubEventgmailcom visitwwwlancastersierracluborg or ldquoLikerdquo us on Facebook

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3912 Abel Drive Columbia PA 17512

When you were much muchyounger you may havewondered if your mind was

playing tricks Has that monster underyour childhood bed vanished only to bereplaced by other mental quirks alsounsettling as you age Where did I leave my keys The check I wrote a moment ago is not

in sight The envelope in which it is to bemailed is here in front of me I keep hearing the same song over and

over in my mind (a phenomenon calledldquoearwormsrdquo)

You are not losing your mind Theseare mild irritations not alarms Alarmsare triggered when you forget to turn offthe range or you become disoriented asto time or place

That famous painting called TheScream of Nature by Norwegian artistEdvard Munch intrigues us because itportrays how we feel on occasion The

agonized subject inthe painting isclasping his headwith the palms ofhis hands themouth opened intoa large oval thepanicked eyesglancing skyward

He stands on abridge but theartist does notshow to where thebridge leads Whatlies ahead

PerhapsMunchrsquos figuresuffers fromgerontophobiawhich is the irrational fear of aging andwhat lies ahead Symptoms include anyof several apprehensions such as socialisolation inadequate resources and

inability to remainphysically self-sufficient

Most seniors do notexperience that phobiaon a recurring basisYet we are fascinated byMunchrsquos paintingbecause it illustrates arare extreme in ourresponse to anxieties

Seniors like othersexperience normalepisodic bouts ofmelancholy It can besevere temporarily aswhen brought on bydeath of someone inthe family or a friend

Less severe is holiday melancholy wherewe feel excluded from participating withothers in the general merriment

Causes of our dark moods are not

always clear It could be eitherinsufficient or excessive sleep stresstaking or not taking medication orsimply a misdiagnosis

If the melancholy becomes chronicone might be prescribed anantidepressant Some prescriptions workfor some people and not others Patientsreportedly try different antidepressants todetermine which works best Theyrsquorecaught in a casino of choices where theyhope to place the right bet

Severe melancholy or depression hasbeen a characteristic of many of the mostimportant contributors to our culture Ifthese personalities had lived during whatis called the ldquoProzac Generationrdquo wemight have been deprived of their genius

Aristotle concluded that ldquoall men whohave become outstanding in philosophystatesmanship poetry or the arts aremelancholicrdquo He saw melancholy as an

Are You Losing Your Mind

My 22 Centsrsquo Worth

Walt Sonneville

The Scream of Natureby Edvard Munch

please see MIND page 23

www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 15

To schedule a tour please call

717-336-5501 x-309 or800-406-2273

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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 Newsrsquo Volunteer Spotlight

Submissions should be 200 words or fewer and photos are encouraged Email preferred to

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3912 Abel Drive Columbia PA 17512

The NationalAssociation of Watch ampClock Collectorsrsquo(NAWCC) Watch ampClock Museum and theLibrary amp ResearchCenter named Mariettaresident GregoryGerhart Volunteer of theYear Recently Gerhartreceived an award for hisgenerous contribution oftime

Gerhartrsquos uncle a member of theNAWCC introduced him to theassociation more than 40 years agoGerhart has been a member for manyyears and after he retired from theKellogg Company he decided topursue his interest in the NAWCC byvolunteering at the museum

He regularly enjoys greetingworldwide members and visitors

guiding group tours andtaking on various museumgallery projects Gerhartrsquospositive experience nowincludes serving as a part-time gallery attendant

ldquoGreg took it uponhimself to makeimprovements in themuseumrsquos lighting byusing his technicalexperience in rebuildingthe museumrsquos display case

lighting unitsrdquo said Noel Poiriermuseum director

ldquoWith funds from a donor andsupport from the unitsrsquo manufacturerGreg was able to singlehandedlyimprove the experience of ourmuseum visitors by ensuring that theobjects on display are adequatelylighted It simply wouldnrsquot have beenpossible without himrdquo

Greg Gerhart

NAWCC Names Volunteer of the Year

RSVP of the CapitalRegion has named TanyaWest as the LancasterCounty Volunteer of theMonth for December

West has beenvolunteering withLancaster Countyorganizations sinceshortly after movingfrom Erie in the 1960sShe averages 500volunteer hours per year with manyyears significantly higher

West is the epitome ofvolunteerism as a way of life In thepast she served as a volunteer boardmember and officer of a dozennonprofit organizations ranging fromGirl Scouts to 4-H and from brain-injured children to the disabled

West continues to demonstrate hercommitment with eight different

Lancaster Countycommunity organizationsShe currently serves on theboards of Mental HealthAmerica and ContactLancaster Helpline

In addition shevolunteers with Kiwanisand Community ActionProgramrsquos povertysimulationsTanya West is great

example of volunteer service inLancaster County

For information on volunteeropportunities or to submit the name of avolunteer for future recognition emaillancasterrsvpcapregorg or call RSVPrsquosLancaster County office at (717) 847-1539 or the statewide Senior Corps ofPennsylvania hotline toll-free at (800)870-2616

Tanya West

West Chosen as Volunteer of the Month

16 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

the 50plus EXPO is FREE to the community due to the generosity of our sponsors

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By Christina Cardamone

Seniors and baby boomers filled the Spooky NookSports complex in Manheim for the 18th annualLancaster County 50plus EXPO in November

The event co-hosted by OLP EvENtS and theLancaster County Office of Aging allowed visitors togather information on a variety of topics enjoyentertainment and attend informative sessions

As attendees gathered for this free one-day eventthey connected with exhibitors there to discuss homeimprovement health and wellness finances retirementcommunities funeral preplanning and more

ldquoI think the best thing about the EXPO at SpookyNook is the visibilityrdquo said Jenny Flamm a MessiahLifeways at Mount Joy County Homes representativeldquoLots of folks stopping to talk and have conversationand even if theyrsquore not particularly ready to make themove today or even tomorrow it will still be in theirmemoryrdquo

The 2014 Lancaster County 50plus EXPO featured aspecial focus on aging in place reflecting most boomersrsquoand seniorsrsquo wishes to age safely and comfortably intheir homes for as long as possible

United Disabilities Services presented a large displayof products available to help adults age in place such aswalk-in bathtubs and showers handrails scooters stairlifts and more

Alison Sprankle BS CMC and Lori BrenizerSmith CTRS MHAED of Good News Consultingpresented seminars on dementia care Listeners learnedwhat to expect as the disease progresses and how tocommunicate more effectively with the afflicted

Free health screenings also assisted guests in

evaluating their stroke risk balance BMI and hearing ldquo[The EXPO] gives the chance for people to ask a

question they may not ask by just coming andknocking on your doorrdquo said Ed Kurek of The GroffsFamily Funeral Home ldquoPeople are willing to ask hereon a one-on-one basis You can then talk to them andgive them some options and I think thatrsquos one goodreason to be hererdquo

As the day continued the crowd grew even larger ldquoI was really surprised at the turnoutrdquo Kurek added

ldquoI wasnrsquot expecting as many [visitors] as there wererdquoOne of those many visitors was Dottie Nikolaus of

Lancaster city who was no stranger to the 50plus EXPO ldquoIrsquove been here before and I really enjoy it I like the

variety of areas such as travel home repair and eventhe end-of-life servicesrdquo she said ldquoThe entertainmentthis year has been excellent toordquo

It was standing-room only when the dayrsquosentertainment kicked off at 10 am The Dutch AppleDinner Theatre performed select songs from theirfinishing 2014 show season and previewed numbersfrom their upcoming 2015 shows including Mid-LifeThe Crisis Continues Les Miseacuterables and Rogers andHammersteinrsquos Oklahoma

Guests enjoyed the vintage- and modern-era Lioneltrain sets that were on display thanks to CoolTrains Infull operation during the course of the EXPO thedisplay comprised three operating tracks eachshowcasing their own train as well as a miniature trainstation gas station convenience stores and tiny carsand trucks

Jerry Mitchell education and outreach specialistfrom the Office of Attorney General used acombination of video presentation and lecture to share

his knowledge on senior scams and how best to protectyour identity and assets from fraudulent activity

Stauffers of Kissel Hill Greenhouse Manager JayUlrich hosted a container-gardening demonstrationUlrich used a mix of annuals and perennials andshowed how to combine textures and colors to create aperfect focal point or accent

Chris Poje 2010 Pa StatE SENiOr idOL winnerserenaded the crowd with renditions of Sinatra andother musical artists from throughout the decades Histake on Lee Greenwoodrsquos ldquoGod Bless the USArdquo gotthe audience to its feet and singing with patriotic pride

That patriotism carried over at the Keystone MilitaryFamilies booth where EXPO attendees donated itemsor cash toward the nonprofitrsquos Stockings for Soldierscollection Each year KMF sends care packages andChristmas stockings to American soldiers serving athome and abroad

Back on stage 2012 Pa StatE SENiOr idOL winnerVickie Kissinger wooed the crowd with a set of smoothand powerful performances

Matt Macis a charismatic song-and-dance performerand a headliner in his own right presented familiartunes from Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Sinatraand other musical greats

Other fun features of the day were the new puttingcontestmdashthe winner took home $100 cashmdashand thefree salon services offered in the Pamper U ZoneGuests paused in their way around the EXPO floor totake advantage of a free haircut manicure or minimassage

The 50plus EXPOs presented by OLP EvENtS willreturn in spring 2015 For more information call(717)-285-1350 or visit www50plusexpopacom

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What do Bing Crosby ElvisPresley Martina McBrideAlvin and the Chipmunks

The Beach Boys Patty Loveless TheOsmonds Perry Como and TheMormon Tabernacle Choir have incommon

The answer They have all sung andrecorded the song ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo

ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo is in fact theworldrsquos most popular Christmas songhaving sold more than 125000000copies It has been recorded in DutchYiddish Japanese and even Swahili

Written by Irving Berlin ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo is a fascinating footnote inAmerican cultural history A Jewishsongwriter wrote a universal bestsellingsong about a day celebrating the birth ofChristianityrsquos founder

Also unusual is the fact that IrvingBerlin did not like the Christmas holidayThat time of year brought back memories

of the tragic death of his infant sonIrving Berlin Jr in December 1928

Berlinrsquos inspiration may have comefrom his being a lonely andnostalgic northeasterntransplant caught in LosAngeles during the holidayseason There the palmtrees and summerliketemperatures in Decembermade him yearn for hismore familiar winter coldweather and snow

Berlinrsquos song originally began with thisintroductory verse

The sun is shiningThe grass is greenThe orange and palm trees swayTherersquos never been such a dayIn Beverly Hills LABut itrsquos December the 24thAnd Irsquom longing to be up north hellip

And then follows the line known andsung all around the planet everyDecember ldquoIrsquom dreaming of a white

Christmas helliprdquo Berlinrsquos labors over this

song took placethroughout a night inJanuary 1940 Whencompleted Berlin wasexcited about his creationdescribing it as a ldquoroundrdquosong his term for thoserare tunes that seemed to

flow from him effortlessly and seamlessly ldquoWe working composers all too often

in the interest of expediency sharpen ourpencils get out that square sheet of paperand become too slickrdquo he later explainedldquoThose forced efforts are lsquosquarersquo songsBut sometimes a song is natural We maystart it to order for a specific scene orshow but our subconscious beings go towork and the song is just thererdquo

On a Monday morning when hecompleted ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo Berlinrushed to his office proclaiming toHelmy Kresa his transcriber ldquoI want youto take down a song I wrote over theweekend Not only is it the best song Iever wrote itrsquos the best song anybody everwroterdquo

Initially skeptical Kresa wrote downthe notes as Berlin sitting at a pianobegan to play the song While Kresalistened and transcribed his skepticismevaporated

ldquoAs he started to sing I knew rightaway that the way he juxtaposed thewarmth of Southern California with thecold snow would make it a hitrdquo Kresarecalled ldquoand when he sang the chorus Iknew it really was the greatest song everwritten I was as thrilled as he wasrdquo

The duo continued working

The Worldrsquos Most Popular Christmas Song

Fragments of History

Victor Parachin

please see SONG page 23

When readers meet me theynever want to talk to meInstead they excitedly look

all around for my husband sayingldquoWherersquos Bobrdquo

Everyone loves Bob But they feelsorry for him because I often make himlook like a doofus (which he is) in mycolumns They look at him with pity andsay ldquoYoursquore such a good sportrdquo

Well Irsquom here to tell you Bob adoresit when I write about him When I donrsquotinclude him hersquoll ask ldquoWhat about merdquowith an insanely disappointed look onhis face

Having said all that last week he hadto fast for routine blood work whichmeant no food after midnight No bigdeal right

Early that evening he was face downon the couch I knelt down andmassaged his shoulders

ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo I saidEver so slowly he raised his head

ldquoDonrsquot you remember the medicalprocedure Irsquom about to getrdquo

ldquoItrsquos not anoperation sweetsItrsquos just a bloodtestrdquo

He sat upldquoJUST A BLOODTESTrdquo

I quietly tiptoedout of the room

At five tomidnight I foundhim in the kitchengorging on frozenpizza

ldquoSheesh Bob Donrsquot you want to nukeit firstrdquo

ldquoTherersquos no timerdquoI lovingly took his hands but he

crazily pulled away and franticallysearched through the cookie jar

ldquoWhere are the peanut buttercookiesrdquo he said

Slowly I stepped backward andwhispered ldquoImdashImdashmay have finishedthem last nightrdquo

ldquoWHATrdquo

ldquoWell I um I wantedcookiesrdquo

ldquoOh so you wantedcookies did you I willnever forgive you for thisrdquo

He dragged himself offto bed I quietly got inbed too In exactly threeminutes he startedmoaning the song fromOliver ldquoFood gloriousfoodmdashhot sausage andmustardrdquo

Less than an hour later he sneezedonce and said ldquoStarvation has caused meto get a coldrdquo

Now I donrsquot like gender stereotypingBut I take that back when it comes to acold Thatrsquos because Bob gets ldquomancoldsrdquo During his last one he threwhimself an ldquoIrsquom going to dierdquo party

I realized that the way I wasapproaching this was all wrong So Ichanged And miraculously I also foundthe cure to the common cold

ldquoYoursquoll be OKrdquo I said ldquoRight afteryour blood work wersquoll get rid of yourcold Instead of heading to your favoritediner like we planned for a lusciousomelet made with grilled apples cheddarcheese and bacon wersquoll keep you onnothing but chicken broth all dayrdquo

Suddenly he stopped sneezingldquoSweets we couldnrsquot have gone to the

diner anywayrdquo I said ldquoYoursquore obviouslytoo weak from starvation Wersquoll go theresomeday sometimemdashfar far from nowsince it will clearly take a long time foryou to recover from your horrible fastingordealrdquo

And with that he jumped out of bedand said ldquoI feel greatrdquo

After the blood work we went to therestaurant where Bob made a speedyrecovery as he reveled in mouthfuls ofglorious food

That week I wound up with amonster cold I knew Bob would get backat me for how I tricked him into gettingbetter I stayed in bedmdashwaiting

He found my grandmotherrsquos quilt inthe cupboard and placed it on metenderly snugging it under my chin

Between sneezes I said ldquoThis is theworst cold Irsquove ever had Go ahead Makefun of me I deserve itrdquo

ldquoYep you dordquo he said putting on hisjacket and getting the car keys

ldquoBob yoursquore going out when Irsquom onmy deathbedrdquo

When he came home he had a bagwith him He took out a chicken pot piemy favorite Kleenex made with aloe acopy of People magazine and a carton ofmint chocolate chip ice cream

He propped up our pillows We spentthe day together watching Murphy Brownreruns and luxuriating in thebreathtaking nearness of each other

So of course everyone loves BobThatrsquos because we all know that he is justlike thismdashsensitive lovingcompassionate and adoringmdasheven whenI donrsquot have a cold

Saralee Perel is an award-winning nationallysyndicated columnist Her new book isCracked Nuts amp Sentimental Journeys StoriesFrom a Life Out of Balance To find out morevisit wwwsaraleeperelcom or emailsperelsaraleeperelcom

18 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

50plus Senior News continues to bring important information as well asentertaining articles to the 50+ community We at On-Line Publisherswould like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the

editorial contributors of 50plus Senior News

It is through the varied interestsand considerable talents of ourcontributors and freelance writersthat such a range of informativeand entertaining content isavailable to read each monthThe pages of 50plus Senior Newsare enriched by your contributions

Mike Clark (The Way I See It)

Angelo Coniglio (The Search for Our Ancestry)

Al Goodman (Beyond the Battlefield )

Andrea Gross (Traveltizers)

John Johnston (Social Security News)

Dr Lori (Art and Antiques)

Gloria May (NurseNews)

Clyde McMillan-Gamber (The Beauty in Nature)

Jim Miller (The Savvy Senior)

Victor Parachin (Fragments of History)

Saralee Perel (Such is Life)

Dr Leonard Perry (The Green Mountain Gardener)

Ted Rickard (The Squint-Eyed Senior)

Sy Rosen (Older But Not Wiser)

Walt Sonneville (My 22 Centsrsquo Worth)

Nick Thomas (Tinseltown Talks)

Robert Wilcox (Salute to a Veteran)

Judith Zausner (Creativity Matters)

Thank YouColumnists

Such is Life

Saralee Perel

When a Man Canrsquot Have Food

Bob and Saralee at the diner

The best of Christmases and thehigh point of the feast daymarking the beginning of the

Christian era was the year I got theelectric train An electric train has a lot ofpieces And you can take the pieces apartand put them back together in your ownfashion any old way you want to

The next best part of Christmas wascousin-visiting Here the cousinsmdashalmostall male and within a couple years of myown agemdashbecame real people not justthe last or next wearer of hand-me-downldquoSunday bestrdquo

They were here in person kids I couldplay with bringing with them the cold-fresh of December into our second-floorapartment

Gift inspection was the first order ofbusiness for visiting cousins Even beforehellos it was ldquoWhad-ja-getrdquomdashall oneword Without waiting for a responsethis was followed by ldquoWhad-else-ja-getrdquo

The year of the electric train was atriumph of familial snobberyQuestioning never got past the firstldquowhad-ja-getrdquo Instantly four cousinswere on hands and knees takingeverything apart to rearrange it revisingit to anything but the drearilysymmetrical layout plotted by Lionel

There was never enough track ofcourse There never would bemdashnot forthe fledgling empire builders who werealready looking down the hall to thedining room wondering how manypieces and how many Christmases itwould take to get there

There was one other Christmas giftthat even among my cousins wouldsquash the ldquowhad-ja-getsrdquo If you got anErector Set you simply pointed at thebox

You tried not to look too superioracting as though lavish gifts were an

everyday thingwith you Youmight beinterrupted byyour auntinsisting youtry on ldquoat leastthe jacketrdquofrom theSunday outfither son hadfinallyoutgrown But the moment was stillyours

The Erector Set consisted entirely ofparts Nothing was put together in thefirst place hundreds of metal pieces steelwheels nuts and boltsmdashendlesspossibilities for both construction andeventual dismembermentmdashand theruination of hundreds of vacuumcleaners

(My Aunt Ella used to claim that theErector Set people were subsidized by theHoover people But then Aunt Ella alsoclaimed that opening an umbrellaindoors made the roof leak and onerainy spring she turned out to be rightabout that)

One year a cousin we visited got anIrish Mail This was a sidewalk vehiclethat you steered with your feet andpropelled by working a handlebar backand forth

It was really a neat machine and onceyou got the rhythm of it you could workup some real speedmdashplenty enough tobecome a pedestrian hazard and getyelled at

But the Irish Mail was expensive andthus unheard of in his neighborhood soit simply had to be ldquodorkyrdquo which meantit was soon abandoned and left in a darkcorner of the cousinrsquos basement It was agift from the other side of the family an

uncle bymarriage wholived in a swellapartmentbuilding thatdidnrsquot allowkids

There was asuper-deluxemodel of theErector Set thatactually had a

miniature steam engine with it None ofus cousins had one but there was anonly child named Arnold who lived in afirst-floor apartment down the blockwho did

The engine would have made a lot offriends for Arnold who could have usedsome help in that department since henot only had steel-rimmed glasses butwore braces too

But his mother wouldnrsquot let anybody

play with it because it was too dangerousSo we kept pushing Arnold into snowbanks or bushes for all the next year untilhe and his steam engine finally moved tothe suburbs

Eventually the cousins went separateways Some uncles became prosperousand relocated to airier neighborhoodsToday the children of the cousins andthe cousins of the cousins donrsquot evenknow one another

Which is a pity really If all thecousins chipped in we could get theextra track for the train and the ErectorSet with the miniature steam engineThen wersquod get together again and makeall those nifty things that are pictured onthe lids of the boxes

A collection of Ted Rickardrsquos family-funessays is titled Anything Worth Knowing ILearned from the Grandkids It is nowavailable in paperback on Amazoncom

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Artist Shares 100 Faces 100 StoriesPhotographer Molly Kraybillrsquos

display on aging ldquoOne Hundredrdquowill be on display in the Harvest ViewGallery of Landis Homes from 430to 830 pm through Jan 15

A 2009 graduate of LancasterMennonite High School Kraybillgraduated in 2013 from EasternMennonite University inHarrisonburg Va with a degree inphotography and digitalcommunications

The ldquoart of agingrdquo took on newmeaning for Kraybill whophotographed women ages 1 to 100

for her senior art show titled ldquoOneHundredrdquo

ldquolsquoOne Hundredrsquo is an explorationof the female experience of agingrdquosays Kraybill ldquoI photographed onefemale for every age 1 through 100and asked each one the samequestion lsquoWhat do you like aboutyour agersquo

ldquoThe result is a colorful visualjourney through the wisdom painand joy that aging brings Frombraces to wrinkles from the simpledelights of being a kindergartner tothe losses of older age I have found

that age is something to be celebratedembraced and most importantlynothing to be ashamed ofrdquo

For Kraybill talking with theparticipants shed new light on aging

ldquoThey made me realize that Ishouldnrsquot be scared of the futurerdquo saidKraybill ldquoIt makes me appreciateliving in the moment

ldquoIrsquom excited to agerdquoLandis Homes is located at 1001

E Oregon Road Lititz Moreinformation is available atwwwlandishomesorg or by calling(717) 381-3550

Pumpkin ContestCelebrates Creativity

Lancaster native Molly Kraybill currently lives inWashington DC where she teaches digital art

in a public elementary school

Residents staff and localvolunteers at Garden Spot Villagerecently teamed up for the first-ever on-campus ldquoPack-A-Paloozardquoto benefit Operation ChristmasChild a project of SamaritanrsquosPurse an international Christianrelief and evangelismorganization

The group packed 120 red-and-green holiday-themedshoeboxes with school and craftsupplies toys toothbrushes andtoothpaste and other items Theboxes will be distributed to needychildren overseas

In addition to the boxespacked at Pack-A-Palooza GardenSpot Village distributed another 100boxes to individual residents forpacking Packers included a personal

note of encouragement in each boxSamaritanrsquos Purse has run

Operation Christmas Child each yearsince 1993

First place ndash The Carousel created bythe St Annersquos receptionist office

Second place ndash The Popcorn Bucket(SARC cinema) created by the first-floor

nursing staff Third place ndash The GumballMachine created by the

admissions and social work team

After the votes were compiled thewinners of the annual St AnnersquosRetirement Community pumpkin-decorating contest were announced at thecommunityrsquos annual Halloween party

The winners were

Volunteers Barbara SlowthowerShirley Fulton and Therese Hodson sortcrayons and other supplies to be packedinto shoeboxes for Operation ChristmasChild during the recent Pack-A-Palooza

event at Garden Spot Village

GSV Hosts First On-CampusPack-A-PaloozaThe Garden Spot Village holiday train

room celebrating its 10th anniversary thisyear is open to the public from 130 to 4pm on Saturdays through Dec 27

Even repeat visitors will find lots ofnew highlights on both O-gauge andHO-gauge layouts

The O-gauge layout features a hobocamp Sunoco Oil siding many detailedstructures and LED lighting A newLionel Legacy remote control systemmakes it possible to run five trains atonce

Now visitors can push a button tomove workers around a control towerand operate a sawmill with a conveyor-belt log loader

These new features are in addition toan operating freight station coal loadergas station and water tower

Visitors will also see a 15-foot earlyhandcrafted Lionel O-gauge circus train

This year club members can operatemuch of the HO-gauge display through

a computer or smart phone The displaynow features more detailed roadcrossings with crossing gates that raiseand lower with flashing lights andringing bells

Visitors will still be able to get anengineerrsquos-eye view from the engine ofone of the trains on a 55-inch wallmonitor

Garden Spot Village is located at 433S Kinzer Ave Admission is freedonations are accepted For informationand directions call (717) 355-6000

Garden Spot Village Train Clubmembers Mike Lanyon left and

Mike ldquoFitzrdquo Fitzgerald

Holiday Train Room Open to Public

because I eventually got him into ittoordquo

Leh began to study antiques learningfrom older people hersquod meet at the fleamarkets who would show him what tolook for and what wasnrsquot worth it

From there he gained an interest inblue-decorated stoneware which hefound more interesting than bottles aseach was handmade and uniquelydecorated

ldquoI learned at some point that diversityis goodrdquo he said ldquoI got into all avenuesof antiquing buying painted furnitureiron glass pottery oil paintings basketsand chinardquo

While he works full-time as asalesman estimator Leh has filled hisweekends running to different auctionsHe still loves variety but he keeps asharp eye out for his favorite blue crocks

He looks for ones with specialdecorations Tulips and other floraldesigns are most common with fruitfalling as a close second and birds as athird The rarest finds have moons catsor dogs

Leh has close to 100 crocks in hispersonal collection and said he canrsquot evenbegin to count the bottles No matterhow many he gets he keeps his findslocal

His fascination with history pushedhim to sell his home and move inSeptember to a 1798 stone house builtby Thomas Pettit the son of a countyfounder

The architecture is unparalleled Lehsaid There are seven fireplaces thickwindow boxes and original chair railsand hardwood floors through the home

The house was added to the NationalRegister of Historic Places in 1983 It isthe perfect environment for Lehrsquosnumerous treasures now displayed andincorporated into the housersquos deacutecor

ldquoI just love historyrdquo he said ldquoIt makes

perfect sense for me to have a place likethis to fill with the items I am sofascinated withrdquo

While antiques became a huge part ofLehrsquos life he slowly made it a familyaffair His father bought a home inupstate New York that was built in 1894and together they decorated it withperiod items that fit the theme of thehome

Over the years his fatherrsquos collectiongrew and he started selling things withhis son sharing a booth at a localantique mart Soon they had two boothsand eventually three The younger Lehno longer has a booth but his father stillruns one out of Easton Pa

A lot of the antiques Leh tries to sellare higher-end items that can sit too longat a local market He finds better luck

sending those to auctionsVisiting one is an experience he

saidldquoItrsquos the people itrsquos the food itrsquos

the triprdquo he said ldquoTherersquos not anauction I donrsquot go to where I donrsquot

know peoplerdquoAlthough antiquing can be expensive

it doesnrsquot have to be Leh saidHersquos bought many things for more

than $10000 including a LancasterCounty farm table he bought thissummer

But there are a variety of levels atwhich people can get involved headded

Every year he goes to the BaltimoreBottle Show where he sees many kidsgetting started at the same age he didSome of them walk in with $5 and leavewith 10 bottles ready to start acollection they can build on

Many of them can even specialize incertain bottles such as medicine bottlesor soda and beer bottles

ldquoMy problem was I specialized ineverythingrdquo he said laughing

Leh also finds value not necessarily inthe expensive items but in the ones thatare the most unusual

ldquoWhat they were wherever they camefrom what they were used formdashthosestories are what interest merdquo Leh said

Early Pennsylvania settlers brought alittle bit of nature into their own homeshe said painting furniture pottery andother decorations

ldquoThose are some of my favoriteitemsrdquo he said ldquoAt one point they wereall close to someonersquos heart And I liketo think I can appreciate them nowrdquo

Please note submissions must be received bythe 10th of the month prior to insertion

Submissions will be included as space permits

For more information or to submit your happenings email Megan Joyce at mjoyceonlinepubcom or mail to

50plus Senior NewsMegan Joyce

3912 Abel Drive Columbia PA 17512

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TREASURE from page 1

Some of Lehrsquos antique bottlecollection including figural

bitters bottles historical flasksand early medicine bottles

Back row from left Gaudy Dutch cup andplate Rabbitware plate Leeds plate Centerfrom left eagle butter print pewter master

salt seated Redware dog and cow butter print

Leh acquired this local farm table(circa 1820) in summer 2014

22 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

Lancaster County

Calendar of EventsCocalico Senior Association ndash (717) 336-7489Dec 12 10 am ndash Music with Sandy HeiseyDec 18 10 am ndash Compass Mark Program on ProvisionsDec 24 9 am ndash Christmas Party

Columbia Senior Center ndash (717) 684-4850Dec 3 1015 am ndash Christmas BingoDec 11 10 am ndash Christmas Special Quarryville

Presbyterian SingersDec 30 1015 am ndash New Yearrsquos Eve Party and Luncheon

Elizabethtown Area Senior Center ndash (717) 367-7984 Dec 4 10 am ndash Radio City Christmas Show VideoDec 10 10 am ndash Bingo Buddies with PreschoolDec 15 1030 am ndash Christmas Activity and Craft

Lancaster House North Happy Hearts Club SeniorCenter ndash (717) 299-1278Tuesdays 1 pm ndash Varied ActivitiesThursdays noon ndash Pinochle

Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center ndash (717) 299-3943Dec 10 930 am ndash Haircuts and ManicuresDec 12 930 am ndash Holiday Music with InstrumentsDec 24 930 am ndash Holiday Program with Santa Claus

Lancaster Rec Senior Center ndash (717) 392-2115 ext 147Dec 12 915 am ndash Benefits of POADec 18 9 am ndash Christmas PartyDec 24 1030 am ndash Baking and Decorating Christmas

Cookies

Lititz Senior Center ndash (717) 626-2800Dec 3 10 am ndash Ice Cream Social with Lancashire HallDec 10 10 am ndash Children from Owl Hill Learning

Center VisitDec 24 10 am ndash Christmas Party and Music

Luis Munoz Marin Senior Center ndash (717) 295-7989Dec 9 10 am ndash Memory Box ProjectDec 11 10 am ndash Crafty Gift Ideas for GrandchildrenDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party

Millersville Senior Center ndash (717) 871-9600Mondays and Fridays 9 am ndash Healthy Steps in Motion

ExerciseDec 19 10 am ndash Cookie ExchangeDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Music with Penn Manor Chorus

Next Gen Senior Center ndash (717) 786-4770Dec 8 930 am ndash Holiday Craft CenterpiecesDec 18 1015 am ndash Smith Middle School SingersDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party

Rodney Park Happy Hearts Club Senior Center ndash(717) 393-7786 Tuesdays noon ndash Pinochle Wednesdays 1 pm ndash Varied Activities Thursdays noon ndash Bingo

Community Programs Free and open to the public

Support Groups Free and open to the public

Dec 3 7 to 815 pmAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupWillow Lakes Outpatient Center212 Willow Valley Lakes Drive Willow Street(717) 464-9365

Dec 8 10 to 11 amAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6076jmortongardenspotvillageorg

Dec 18 noonBrain Tumor Support GroupLancaster General Health Campus Wellness Center2100 Harrisburg Pike Lancaster(717) 626-2894

Dec 22 2 to 3 pmParkinsonrsquos Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6259jshaffergardenspotvillageorg

Dec 24 6 to 8 pmEpilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania SupportGroupLancaster General HospitalStager Room 5555 N Duke St Lancaster(800) 887-7165 ext 104

Saturdays in December 130 to 4 pmTrain Room Holiday Open HouseGarden Spot Village Train Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6000

Dec 1 6 pmRed Rose Singles MeetingHossrsquos Steak amp Sea House100 W Airport Road Lititz(717) 406-6098

Dec 7 3 pmPublic Singing of Handelrsquos MessiahGrace Lutheran Church517 N Queen St Lancaster(717) 397-2748

Dec 14 9 am to 3 pmPennsylvania Music ExpoContinental Inn2285 Lincoln Highway EastLancaster(717) 898-1246wwwrecordcollectorsorg

Dec 19 6 to 9 pmMusic FridaysDowntown Lancaster (717) 341-0028

Senior Center Activities

Library Programs

Lititz Public Library 651 Kissel Hill Road Lititz (717) 626-2255Dec 3 630 pm ndash Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster CountyDec 8 130 to 330 pm Dec 16 6 to 8 pm ndash Scrabble Meet-UpsDec 16 11 am ndash Reel Talk for Everyone The Pianist

If you have an eventyou would like to includeplease email information to mjoyceonlinepubcom for

consideration

Winter is Coming hellipBefore the weather gets too

cold you should protect yourhouse and family from theelements

Here are some essential areas tocheck

Roofbull Look for missing shinglescracked flashing and brokenoverhanging tree limbs

bull Check the chimney for mortardeterioration and loose bricksInspect the underside of the rooffrom the attic for signs of leakage

Exteriorbull Check the foundation for cracksin the concrete or low spots in thesoil where water can accumulateagainst the foundation

bull Examine the caulking in the

siding and around the windowand door trims

Heat

bull Turn on the heating system andensure that the heat is beingdelivered to all outlets

bull Check the filter and change it ifnecessary Keep extra filtersaround so you can change itduring the winter season

www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 23

SONG from page 17

developing and refining ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo over several weeks and thenput it away

More than a year later in April 1941Berlin and film director Mark Sandrichwere working on a new movie HolidayInn when Berlin realized it would be theperfect forum for his Christmas song

On the Paramount Studios set wasWalter Scharf a staff music arrangerassigned to Berlin His task was to turnBerlinrsquos tunes into full-fledged orchestralnumbers

Scharf remembers Berlin tapping outldquoWhite Christmasrdquo on a piano Berlin

only had two years of formal schoolingand never learned to read or write musicScharf recalls Berlinrsquos first performance asa ldquovery roughrdquo rendition

Bing Crosby who overheard Berlinplaying the piece was not impressedCrosby a devout Catholic wantedldquoWhite Christmasrdquo removed from thefilm because he thought it would furthersecularize Christmas which he felt shouldbe a religious season

It was Scharf who eased Crosbyrsquosconcern telling the singer he thoughtldquoWhite Christmasrdquo would turn out wellReportedly Crosby rolled his eyes saying

ldquoI hope sordquoHoliday Inn opened in New York on

Aug 4 1942 It featured Bing Crosby asa singer and Fred Astaire as a dancerWhile Berlin was ecstatic andenthusiastic the reviewers barely noticedor mentioned the production

Before long however the song ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo was becoming a hit Themovie won an Oscar for Best Song in1943 and was also nominated for BestScoring of a Musical Picture and BestOriginal Story

Because the country was in the darkestdays of World War II many welcomed

this sentimental reminder of home As aresult Crosbyrsquos recording of ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo has sold more than 30 millionrecords

Crosby was amazed at the publicresponse to the song As a member of theUSOrsquos traveling ensemble he was askedby troops serving in World War II to singldquoWhite Christmasrdquo no matter what timeof year it was

More than 150 different performerswho run the entire musical gamut haverecorded this piece Crosbyrsquos version alonewas listed as the all-time top single by TheGuinness Book of World Records

asset to the giftedSuper achievers frequently are driven

to succeed to escape their ldquoBlack Dogrdquo asWinston Churchill described his owndark moods Those who have beenafflicted with psychiatric maladies includeAbraham Lincoln Sir Isaac NewtonNoah Webster Samuel Johnson Ludwigvan Beethoven Charles Darwin ErnestHemingway Walt Whitman Edgar AllanPoe and Herman Melville

If todayrsquos medications had sedatedtheir psyches would they have been lessdriven to achieve

Crossword puzzles have long served asa choice for those who seek mentalstimulation Now the trend is towardcomputer games AARP has free gameson their website wwwaarporg

For Einstein theorizing may havebeen his equivalent of a computer gameBut he benefited also by playing theviolin to exercise his brain

In 1890 William James in his ThePrinciples of Psychology theorized thatldquoorganic matter especially nerve tissueseems endowed with a very extraordinarydegree of plasticityrdquo

For 50 years that hypothesis wasignored The conventional scientificwisdom held that the brain cannot createneural growth its structure is immutable

Neuroscientists now know throughresearch of neuroplasticity that the brainis capable throughout a lifetime ofstrengthening and creating neuralconnections adapting and reorganizingfollowing injury illness or behavioralalterations

Experiment with ways in which youcan be the gatekeeper of your brainrsquosrehabilitation What is your choice

computer games violin lessons bridgechess painting portraits or landscapes ormaybe crossword puzzles

As with the selection of anantidepressant medication we may haveto try several to find which works bestfor usWalt Sonneville a retired market-researchanalyst is the author of My 22 Centsrsquo WorthThe Higher-Valued Opinion of a SeniorCitizen and A Musing Moment MeditativeEssays on Life and Learning books ofpersonal-opinion essays free of partisan andsectarian viewpoints Contact him atwaltsonnevilleverizonnet

MIND from page 14

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condolences over President Rooseveltrsquospassing Did she expect to be talkingwith a famous man like that

With a little smile she says ldquoNotreally but most of the people I talkedwith regularly were among our mostimportant generals and admirals Andwhen the prime minister called Ienjoyed only a few words with himbefore passing him on to GeneralMarshallrdquo

By January 1946 she was a sergeantand her hitch was over All WACs wereasked to reenlist but she and her fianceacutewere discharged on the same day Jan18 1946 and shortly thereafter weremarried in St Johnrsquos Lutheran Church inLancaster She became Mrs Geraldine(Jeri) Scott and embarked on awonderful 58 years of married life

The Scotts settled down to live inLancaster And she immersed herself in awide range of community activities Oneclose to her heart was serving asexecutive director of the LancasterChapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society

There she came up with the idea of aReadathon during which children wouldldquosolve the mystery of MSrdquo by readingbooks for credit WGAL-TV filmed theskit through which the program waspresented to the local children

That film was sent to the national MSheadquarters who found the film soinspiring that they adopted theReadathon as a national programsending copies of the film to MSchapters across the US

In addition to all her other activitiesin the community in 1991 Scott startedan art gallery that she still runs today

However when asked what she thinkstoday about having actually talked withWinston Churchill so many years agoshe says with a grin ldquoAt that time Ididnrsquot think of it as something sodifferent from what I did every day Butnow I more strongly think of it as aremembrance to be truly cherishedrdquo

Colonel Wilcox flew a B-17 bomber inEurope in World War II

Senior Art Exhibit WinnersAnnounced

The Lancaster County Office ofAging is pleased to announce thewinners in the 21st Annual Senior ArtExhibit The artworks were displayed atthe Lancaster General OutpatientPavilion Oct 21ndash24

Local art professionals judged theexhibit which consisted of works inwatercolor oil pastels acrylicsphotography and mixed media

The winners are

Watercolorbull First ndash Beverly Felter Pretty Pinkbull Second ndash MarjorieManinger Pumpkin Patch

bull Third ndash John Kimmich Bridge on LogCabin Road

Photographybull First ndash Donald Frey Havanabull Second ndash William Lau Paisley Patternsbull Third ndash Tony Harnish Rockford

Pastelbull First ndash Helena Dueck Mother andSon

bull Second ndash Herb Ackerman Venicebull Third ndash Thomas Santosusso Summer

Acrylicsbull First ndash Peggy Stoll Poppinessbull Second ndash Robert Davenport CoveredBridge

bull Third ndash Larry Hostetter The Lost isFound

Oilbull First ndash Beverly Felter Still Life withCrook No 2

bull Second ndash Sylvia Goodling Cherriesand Cream

bull Third ndash Julie Zourides HomewardBound

Mixed Mediabull First ndash Janet Ray Boys Growing UpCirca 1945

bull Second ndash Herb Ackerman 3Generations

bull Third ndash Dottie Ezard Bluebirds

Peoplersquos Choice Award ndash JosephCaranella for his acrylic The Host

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LANCASTER COUNTY

EMPLOYERS NEED YOU

For more job listings call theLancaster County Office of Aging

at (717) 299-7979or visit

wwwcolancasterpauslanco_aging

Lancaster County Office of Aging150 N Queen Street Suite 415

Lancaster PA

BELL rINGErS ndash TPLocal organization needs to fill temporary positions for passive solicitation of donations at a variety of

locations during the holiday season Must pass background check be able to stand for extended periods

and have reliable transportation

Are you looking for a new activity to enrich your life An activity that would also help an older person continue to live in the communityThe volunteer opportunities available at Lancaster County Office of Aging are diverse offer flexibility and require a minimal time commitment As a volunteer you can choose to provide a consumer with hands-on help with laundry grocery shopping or cleaning You can also provide socialization as

a phone pal or friendly visitor There are also several specialized programs for volunteers through our agency They include the volunteer ombudsman and APPRISE volunteer programs Volunteers are also invited to participate in several special events during the year distribution of donated chicken barbecue dinners and the Christmas

holiday programFor more information about any of these opportunities and others contact Bev Via volunteer coordinator at (717) 299-7979 or

agingcolancasterpaus Becoming an Office of Aging volunteer will allow you to change the life of an older personmdashand your lifemdashwith the investment of a few hours each month

COMPANIONCArEGIvEr ndash PT

Community-based firm is seeking

persons to help seniors live

enriching lives safely at home

Assist with daily duties including

cleaning cooking bathing

grooming shopping reading etc

Must have valid driverrsquos license

and reliable vehicle for transport

SN11003602

HOrTICULTUrE SPECIALIST ndash PT

Local resortconference center needs

persons to maintain grounds and

public areas by assisting with planting

trimmingpruning shrubstrees

mulching watering raking leaves

general lawn maintenance and snow

removal Need one to three monthsrsquo

related experience or training

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EOE

vIEw OUr JOB LIST

We list other jobs on the Web at

wwwcolancasterpaus

lanco_aging To learn more about

applying for the 55+ Job Bank

and these jobs call the

Employment Unit at

(717) 299-7979SN-GEN03

SN11006301Age 55 or over Unemployed The 55+ Job Bank is one ofthree services offered by Employment Unit at the Office ofAging

Jobs are matched with those looking for work Based on anevaluation of your skills and abilities we can match you with aposition needed by a local employer Some employers arespecifically looking for older workers because of the reliabilityand experience they bring to the workplace There is a mix offull-time and part-time jobs covering all shifts requiringvarying levels of skill and experience and offering a wide rangeof salaries

The other services available through the Office of Aging arethe Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)and the regularly scheduled Job Search Workshops

mdash Volunteer Opportunities mdash

Job

Opportunities

Ihave been known to say that justbecause something is old doesnrsquotmean it is automatically valuable I

have junk in my house my grandmotherhad junk in her house hellip sometimes itrsquosjust older junk

With those sage words ofwisdom offered to the masses here aresome creative ideas about what to dowith those keepsakes that you just canrsquotpart with but you donrsquot want to storeaway in a plastic tub for the rest of yourlife

Objects that have some value to youon some level but that really wonrsquot makea big difference when it comes to cashingin are the objects that are the topic ofthis particular column

Repurposing is very popularnow There are more people seeking outantiques and thrift-store items in order toreuse or recycle them than people whojust want to collect for collectingrsquos

sake Be sure youonly repurpose thoseobjectsthat really are notvaluable

Of course youdonrsquot want torepurpose thatChippendale sidetable or a Picassodrawing so get itchecked out beforeyou move aheadOnce youknow that you havea low-valueobject consider some creative ideas

Piecing Up the PlatesPlates can be among some of the most

inexpensive collectibles that nearlyeveryone has hanging around the houseattic or yard sale Vintage decorative

floral plates can be usedat parties and even givenaway to guests as favorsThey really spruce up abuffet line block partyor family get-together

Look around yourgrandmarsquos auntrsquos andneighborrsquos cupboardsand see if you can spotany plates I have somechipped yet colorfulexamples from the1970s hanging aroundmy cabinets that wouldbe prime examples for

this projectSome creative craft aficionados

have taken such plates broken them intopieces and used them in craft projectsJust break the inexpensive plates into 2-to 4-inch pieces and then use them asyou would tiles

Some of the most popular repurposingobjects for old plates are refrigeratormagnets Just simply stick an adhesive-backed magnet to the back of your platepiece

Some damaged or chipped plates havebeen recycled into a decorative concreteframe around the kidsrsquo sandbox or kiddiepool area They will look great stuccoedor glued onto wooden birdhousesgarden jardinieres or birdbathsand trivets

Some folks have used broken platesas walkways leading to a garden shed orpool house These are some great ways touse those damaged and not-so-valuable floral plates and keep thememories too

Picking Up JewelryDamaged jewelry or fancy buttonsmdash

particularly cheap pieces of costumejewelry that can no longer be repaired or

Cool Ideas for the Not-so-Valuables

Art and Antiques by Dr Lori

Lori Verderame

Photo courtesy staff of wwwDrLoriVcom

Vintage china or mismatchedplates with minor damage are

often repurposed

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Silent OvationI purse my lipsmdashmy cheeks widenjaw stiffensnostrils flarebrow scoresneck braceseyebrows blendhands clenchas if willpowerand taught muscles alonecould plug the wall and hold back the deep seaBut eyes slowly fill spilltears betray what lies unfathomedWhat assails my earspours over my heartrsquotil it tremblesCrumbles

Musicflows across my mindslides under invisible barriersvibrates faint chordsstirs tension

A bugler plays ldquoTapsrdquomdasha lyrist soothes with psalmsmdasha choir declares Messiahrsquos ldquoHallelujahrdquomdashorchestras play once-defiant ldquoFinlandiardquomdashgold medalists glow in national anthemrsquos auramdashor a chorus underscores Jean Valjeanrsquos plea ldquoBring Him HomerdquoWithout warningIrsquom tuned and tiedto abiding themesof certain endingstemporal triumphspromising tomorrowsmdashnew secret anniversariesof the heartmdashmy own momentous momentsmarked anointedinfused with tears

Written and submitted by Evelyn Merriam

wornmdashcan be reused and made intoreally cool art objects

Damaged pieces of costume jewelrycan be the source for jewelrypictures by sewing or gluingthe broken pieces onto a piece of velvetfelt or fabric Then the textileis framed as you would a collage

Old broken jewelry or pieces thereofcan be made into a brooch tussymussy or brooch bouquet comprised ofboth fresh flowers and colorful fake-gemstone pins in the shape of flowers

Country music star MirandaLambert carried a brooch bouquet ather country-themed wedding It is acool union of vintage and Victorian

fresh and fauxSome pieces of costume jewelry are

valuable so be sure to check out thevalue with an appraisal before you starttaking apart the jewelry pieces that arestill intact However the damagedpieces are fair game for you crafters outthere

Celebrity PhD antiques appraiser authorand award-winning TV personality Dr Lorihosts antiques appraisal events worldwideDr Lori is the star appraiser on Discoverychannelrsquos TV show AuctionKings Visit wwwDrLoriVcomwwwFacebookcomDoctorLori LoriVerderame at Google+ or call (888) 431-1010

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May 14 20159 am ndash 2 pm

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Traveltizers Travel Appetizers Stories that Whet the Appetite for Travel

By Andrea Gross

Irsquom half-submerged in a luxuriouswhirlpool tub sipping from a glass ofsweet ice wine and looking out the

window at the cascading waters ofHorseshoe Falls the largest of the threefalls that make up Niagara Falls

Over there in the distance is theUnited States Here at the RadissonHotel is Canada

Divided in part by the Niagara Riverthe two countries share the falls withHorseshoe on the Canadian side andAmerican and Bridal Veil falls technicallyin the United States although betterviewed from Canada

Theyrsquore not the tallest falls in theworld but theyrsquore among the mostpowerful and tonight illuminated infestive colors theyrsquore surely the mostbeautiful

Waterfalls wine and a whirlpooltubmdashcould there be a more glorious wayto spend New Yearrsquos Eve I think not buta party is waiting outsidemdashnot just any

party but one of the grandest in Canadaand the only one thatrsquos televised fromcoast to coast

In short ldquoItrsquos Canadarsquos answer toTimes Squarerdquo says Niagara Falls MayorJim Diodati

My husband and I don our parkasmdashDecember weather in Niagara typicallyranges from the low 20s to the mid-30smdashand set out for Queen VictoriaPark

Itrsquos not far from the hotel and as we

walk along the path bordering the fallswersquore surrounded by trees sparkling withmore than a million lights and more than100 illuminated displays representingeverything from Noahrsquos ark and an Inuitkayak to humongous Canadian andUnited States flags

By the time we arrive at the parkmusic is blaring from the stage and theplace is packed with revelers Off to theside the Skylon Tower rises 775 feetabove the falls

The circular top which resembles aspace station is aglow with lights andthe exterior glass-enclosed elevator calledthe ldquoYellow Bugrdquo streaks up and downferrying visitors to and from therevolving dining room and observationdeck at the top

The countdown begins shortly beforemidnight Eight seven six hellip one TheYellow Bug zooms to the top fireworksexplode from the tower and the crowdroars Then led by the performers onstage everyone begins singing ldquoAuldLang Synerdquo

Niagara Fallsrsquo New Yearrsquos Bash

Niagara Falls consists of three separate waterfallsFrom left American Falls Bridal Veil Falls Horseshoe Falls

Horseshoe Falls is wider than sevenfootball fields and as the water dropsthe distance of a 13-story building itcreates an explosion of mist

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Itrsquos almost 1 am when we head backto the Radisson and we have to run tocatch the Falls Incline Railway before itcloses This saves us the uphill hike fromthe street-level park to the FallsviewTourist Area where the hotels casinoeateries and shops are located

We arrive in our room chilled butthrilled ready to start the new year

The next day we explore more ofNiagararsquos winter offerings

After walking farther along the 3-mileillumination route we warm up amongstthe poinsettias and Christmas cacti at theFloral Showhouse and then make ourway to Journey Behind the Falls anattraction that helps us truly appreciatethe size and splendor of Niagara

Dressed in waterproof ponchos(distributed free at the entrance) weslosh through tunnels to emerge 13stories below ground level at the pointwhere Horseshoe Falls crashes into theLower Niagara River

Wersquore showered with mist as theequivalent of more than 1 millionbathtubs full of water rush over the fallsevery hour traveling at a speed of 25mph (During the winter the lowerobservation deck is closed but therersquosdrama and moisture aplenty on theupper deck)

Although itrsquos possible to see all threefalls from the ground-level walkway wetake a helicopter ride in order to betterunderstand the arearsquos geography From up

high we can see how the Niagara Riverwhich begins in Lake Erie and flowsnorth into Lake Ontario divides as itcircles around Goat Island

The southern side plummets over acliff to form Horseshoe Falls while thenorthern side leads to American Falls andBridal Veil Falls These two smaller fallsare in turn separated from each other bythe much smaller landmass of LunaIsland

Finally since the Niagara Peninsula isone of the top ice-wine-producingregions in the world we visit InniskillinEstate Winery an award-winningproducer of the luxury wine We see thevineyards where harvesting of the frozengrapes has just begun watch a video ofthe production process and sample threedifferent types of ice wine RieslingCabernet Franc and Sparkling

We canrsquot agree on which one we likebest so we splurge on mini-bottles ofeach If we canrsquot make it back to Niagaranext year at least wersquoll be able tocelebrate at homemdashbut it wonrsquot be thesame without the whirlpool tub and themagnificent view of the falls

If you goNiagararsquos Winter Festival of Lights

runs through Jan 12 2015wwwniagaraparkscomwwwradissoncomniagarafallsca

Photos copy Irv Green unless otherwise notedstory by Andrea Gross (wwwandreagrosscom)

Photo courtesy of Winter Festival of Lights

Niagararsquos Winter Festival of Lightsfeatures a Christmas Tree Walk that

extends more than 3 miles

Photo courtesy of Niagara Parks Commission

The Falls are illuminated at night adding tothe festive air of the holiday season

Photo courtesy of Niagara Parks Commission

Fireworks mark the coming of theNew Year during Niagararsquos

New Yearrsquos Eve bash

Photo courtesy of Winter Festival of Lights

A three-story-tall illuminated flag ofCanada welcomes folks from the

United States who make up half of the11 million travelers who visit

Niagara each year

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SaturdayJanuary 17 2015

Racestart10am

LocationLancasterCountyCentralParkPavilion22(KiwanisLodge)

Prizes will be awarded to the overall top three male and female finishersand top three male and female finishers in each age category

First three finishers with dogs (any age group) will also receive prizes

Race fees $20 if received by January 8 2015 $25 after January 82015 Only people who pre-register (with payment) by January 8 willhave the option of receiving a t-shirt

Proceeds benefit the Sierra Club ndash Lancaster Grouprsquos environmentalcleanup and education efforts throughout Lancaster County

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3912 Abel Drive Columbia PA 17512

When you were much muchyounger you may havewondered if your mind was

playing tricks Has that monster underyour childhood bed vanished only to bereplaced by other mental quirks alsounsettling as you age Where did I leave my keys The check I wrote a moment ago is not

in sight The envelope in which it is to bemailed is here in front of me I keep hearing the same song over and

over in my mind (a phenomenon calledldquoearwormsrdquo)

You are not losing your mind Theseare mild irritations not alarms Alarmsare triggered when you forget to turn offthe range or you become disoriented asto time or place

That famous painting called TheScream of Nature by Norwegian artistEdvard Munch intrigues us because itportrays how we feel on occasion The

agonized subject inthe painting isclasping his headwith the palms ofhis hands themouth opened intoa large oval thepanicked eyesglancing skyward

He stands on abridge but theartist does notshow to where thebridge leads Whatlies ahead

PerhapsMunchrsquos figuresuffers fromgerontophobiawhich is the irrational fear of aging andwhat lies ahead Symptoms include anyof several apprehensions such as socialisolation inadequate resources and

inability to remainphysically self-sufficient

Most seniors do notexperience that phobiaon a recurring basisYet we are fascinated byMunchrsquos paintingbecause it illustrates arare extreme in ourresponse to anxieties

Seniors like othersexperience normalepisodic bouts ofmelancholy It can besevere temporarily aswhen brought on bydeath of someone inthe family or a friend

Less severe is holiday melancholy wherewe feel excluded from participating withothers in the general merriment

Causes of our dark moods are not

always clear It could be eitherinsufficient or excessive sleep stresstaking or not taking medication orsimply a misdiagnosis

If the melancholy becomes chronicone might be prescribed anantidepressant Some prescriptions workfor some people and not others Patientsreportedly try different antidepressants todetermine which works best Theyrsquorecaught in a casino of choices where theyhope to place the right bet

Severe melancholy or depression hasbeen a characteristic of many of the mostimportant contributors to our culture Ifthese personalities had lived during whatis called the ldquoProzac Generationrdquo wemight have been deprived of their genius

Aristotle concluded that ldquoall men whohave become outstanding in philosophystatesmanship poetry or the arts aremelancholicrdquo He saw melancholy as an

Are You Losing Your Mind

My 22 Centsrsquo Worth

Walt Sonneville

The Scream of Natureby Edvard Munch

please see MIND page 23

www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 15

To schedule a tour please call

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The NationalAssociation of Watch ampClock Collectorsrsquo(NAWCC) Watch ampClock Museum and theLibrary amp ResearchCenter named Mariettaresident GregoryGerhart Volunteer of theYear Recently Gerhartreceived an award for hisgenerous contribution oftime

Gerhartrsquos uncle a member of theNAWCC introduced him to theassociation more than 40 years agoGerhart has been a member for manyyears and after he retired from theKellogg Company he decided topursue his interest in the NAWCC byvolunteering at the museum

He regularly enjoys greetingworldwide members and visitors

guiding group tours andtaking on various museumgallery projects Gerhartrsquospositive experience nowincludes serving as a part-time gallery attendant

ldquoGreg took it uponhimself to makeimprovements in themuseumrsquos lighting byusing his technicalexperience in rebuildingthe museumrsquos display case

lighting unitsrdquo said Noel Poiriermuseum director

ldquoWith funds from a donor andsupport from the unitsrsquo manufacturerGreg was able to singlehandedlyimprove the experience of ourmuseum visitors by ensuring that theobjects on display are adequatelylighted It simply wouldnrsquot have beenpossible without himrdquo

Greg Gerhart

NAWCC Names Volunteer of the Year

RSVP of the CapitalRegion has named TanyaWest as the LancasterCounty Volunteer of theMonth for December

West has beenvolunteering withLancaster Countyorganizations sinceshortly after movingfrom Erie in the 1960sShe averages 500volunteer hours per year with manyyears significantly higher

West is the epitome ofvolunteerism as a way of life In thepast she served as a volunteer boardmember and officer of a dozennonprofit organizations ranging fromGirl Scouts to 4-H and from brain-injured children to the disabled

West continues to demonstrate hercommitment with eight different

Lancaster Countycommunity organizationsShe currently serves on theboards of Mental HealthAmerica and ContactLancaster Helpline

In addition shevolunteers with Kiwanisand Community ActionProgramrsquos povertysimulationsTanya West is great

example of volunteer service inLancaster County

For information on volunteeropportunities or to submit the name of avolunteer for future recognition emaillancasterrsvpcapregorg or call RSVPrsquosLancaster County office at (717) 847-1539 or the statewide Senior Corps ofPennsylvania hotline toll-free at (800)870-2616

Tanya West

West Chosen as Volunteer of the Month

16 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

the 50plus EXPO is FREE to the community due to the generosity of our sponsors

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By Christina Cardamone

Seniors and baby boomers filled the Spooky NookSports complex in Manheim for the 18th annualLancaster County 50plus EXPO in November

The event co-hosted by OLP EvENtS and theLancaster County Office of Aging allowed visitors togather information on a variety of topics enjoyentertainment and attend informative sessions

As attendees gathered for this free one-day eventthey connected with exhibitors there to discuss homeimprovement health and wellness finances retirementcommunities funeral preplanning and more

ldquoI think the best thing about the EXPO at SpookyNook is the visibilityrdquo said Jenny Flamm a MessiahLifeways at Mount Joy County Homes representativeldquoLots of folks stopping to talk and have conversationand even if theyrsquore not particularly ready to make themove today or even tomorrow it will still be in theirmemoryrdquo

The 2014 Lancaster County 50plus EXPO featured aspecial focus on aging in place reflecting most boomersrsquoand seniorsrsquo wishes to age safely and comfortably intheir homes for as long as possible

United Disabilities Services presented a large displayof products available to help adults age in place such aswalk-in bathtubs and showers handrails scooters stairlifts and more

Alison Sprankle BS CMC and Lori BrenizerSmith CTRS MHAED of Good News Consultingpresented seminars on dementia care Listeners learnedwhat to expect as the disease progresses and how tocommunicate more effectively with the afflicted

Free health screenings also assisted guests in

evaluating their stroke risk balance BMI and hearing ldquo[The EXPO] gives the chance for people to ask a

question they may not ask by just coming andknocking on your doorrdquo said Ed Kurek of The GroffsFamily Funeral Home ldquoPeople are willing to ask hereon a one-on-one basis You can then talk to them andgive them some options and I think thatrsquos one goodreason to be hererdquo

As the day continued the crowd grew even larger ldquoI was really surprised at the turnoutrdquo Kurek added

ldquoI wasnrsquot expecting as many [visitors] as there wererdquoOne of those many visitors was Dottie Nikolaus of

Lancaster city who was no stranger to the 50plus EXPO ldquoIrsquove been here before and I really enjoy it I like the

variety of areas such as travel home repair and eventhe end-of-life servicesrdquo she said ldquoThe entertainmentthis year has been excellent toordquo

It was standing-room only when the dayrsquosentertainment kicked off at 10 am The Dutch AppleDinner Theatre performed select songs from theirfinishing 2014 show season and previewed numbersfrom their upcoming 2015 shows including Mid-LifeThe Crisis Continues Les Miseacuterables and Rogers andHammersteinrsquos Oklahoma

Guests enjoyed the vintage- and modern-era Lioneltrain sets that were on display thanks to CoolTrains Infull operation during the course of the EXPO thedisplay comprised three operating tracks eachshowcasing their own train as well as a miniature trainstation gas station convenience stores and tiny carsand trucks

Jerry Mitchell education and outreach specialistfrom the Office of Attorney General used acombination of video presentation and lecture to share

his knowledge on senior scams and how best to protectyour identity and assets from fraudulent activity

Stauffers of Kissel Hill Greenhouse Manager JayUlrich hosted a container-gardening demonstrationUlrich used a mix of annuals and perennials andshowed how to combine textures and colors to create aperfect focal point or accent

Chris Poje 2010 Pa StatE SENiOr idOL winnerserenaded the crowd with renditions of Sinatra andother musical artists from throughout the decades Histake on Lee Greenwoodrsquos ldquoGod Bless the USArdquo gotthe audience to its feet and singing with patriotic pride

That patriotism carried over at the Keystone MilitaryFamilies booth where EXPO attendees donated itemsor cash toward the nonprofitrsquos Stockings for Soldierscollection Each year KMF sends care packages andChristmas stockings to American soldiers serving athome and abroad

Back on stage 2012 Pa StatE SENiOr idOL winnerVickie Kissinger wooed the crowd with a set of smoothand powerful performances

Matt Macis a charismatic song-and-dance performerand a headliner in his own right presented familiartunes from Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Sinatraand other musical greats

Other fun features of the day were the new puttingcontestmdashthe winner took home $100 cashmdashand thefree salon services offered in the Pamper U ZoneGuests paused in their way around the EXPO floor totake advantage of a free haircut manicure or minimassage

The 50plus EXPOs presented by OLP EvENtS willreturn in spring 2015 For more information call(717)-285-1350 or visit www50plusexpopacom

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What do Bing Crosby ElvisPresley Martina McBrideAlvin and the Chipmunks

The Beach Boys Patty Loveless TheOsmonds Perry Como and TheMormon Tabernacle Choir have incommon

The answer They have all sung andrecorded the song ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo

ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo is in fact theworldrsquos most popular Christmas songhaving sold more than 125000000copies It has been recorded in DutchYiddish Japanese and even Swahili

Written by Irving Berlin ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo is a fascinating footnote inAmerican cultural history A Jewishsongwriter wrote a universal bestsellingsong about a day celebrating the birth ofChristianityrsquos founder

Also unusual is the fact that IrvingBerlin did not like the Christmas holidayThat time of year brought back memories

of the tragic death of his infant sonIrving Berlin Jr in December 1928

Berlinrsquos inspiration may have comefrom his being a lonely andnostalgic northeasterntransplant caught in LosAngeles during the holidayseason There the palmtrees and summerliketemperatures in Decembermade him yearn for hismore familiar winter coldweather and snow

Berlinrsquos song originally began with thisintroductory verse

The sun is shiningThe grass is greenThe orange and palm trees swayTherersquos never been such a dayIn Beverly Hills LABut itrsquos December the 24thAnd Irsquom longing to be up north hellip

And then follows the line known andsung all around the planet everyDecember ldquoIrsquom dreaming of a white

Christmas helliprdquo Berlinrsquos labors over this

song took placethroughout a night inJanuary 1940 Whencompleted Berlin wasexcited about his creationdescribing it as a ldquoroundrdquosong his term for thoserare tunes that seemed to

flow from him effortlessly and seamlessly ldquoWe working composers all too often

in the interest of expediency sharpen ourpencils get out that square sheet of paperand become too slickrdquo he later explainedldquoThose forced efforts are lsquosquarersquo songsBut sometimes a song is natural We maystart it to order for a specific scene orshow but our subconscious beings go towork and the song is just thererdquo

On a Monday morning when hecompleted ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo Berlinrushed to his office proclaiming toHelmy Kresa his transcriber ldquoI want youto take down a song I wrote over theweekend Not only is it the best song Iever wrote itrsquos the best song anybody everwroterdquo

Initially skeptical Kresa wrote downthe notes as Berlin sitting at a pianobegan to play the song While Kresalistened and transcribed his skepticismevaporated

ldquoAs he started to sing I knew rightaway that the way he juxtaposed thewarmth of Southern California with thecold snow would make it a hitrdquo Kresarecalled ldquoand when he sang the chorus Iknew it really was the greatest song everwritten I was as thrilled as he wasrdquo

The duo continued working

The Worldrsquos Most Popular Christmas Song

Fragments of History

Victor Parachin

please see SONG page 23

When readers meet me theynever want to talk to meInstead they excitedly look

all around for my husband sayingldquoWherersquos Bobrdquo

Everyone loves Bob But they feelsorry for him because I often make himlook like a doofus (which he is) in mycolumns They look at him with pity andsay ldquoYoursquore such a good sportrdquo

Well Irsquom here to tell you Bob adoresit when I write about him When I donrsquotinclude him hersquoll ask ldquoWhat about merdquowith an insanely disappointed look onhis face

Having said all that last week he hadto fast for routine blood work whichmeant no food after midnight No bigdeal right

Early that evening he was face downon the couch I knelt down andmassaged his shoulders

ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo I saidEver so slowly he raised his head

ldquoDonrsquot you remember the medicalprocedure Irsquom about to getrdquo

ldquoItrsquos not anoperation sweetsItrsquos just a bloodtestrdquo

He sat upldquoJUST A BLOODTESTrdquo

I quietly tiptoedout of the room

At five tomidnight I foundhim in the kitchengorging on frozenpizza

ldquoSheesh Bob Donrsquot you want to nukeit firstrdquo

ldquoTherersquos no timerdquoI lovingly took his hands but he

crazily pulled away and franticallysearched through the cookie jar

ldquoWhere are the peanut buttercookiesrdquo he said

Slowly I stepped backward andwhispered ldquoImdashImdashmay have finishedthem last nightrdquo

ldquoWHATrdquo

ldquoWell I um I wantedcookiesrdquo

ldquoOh so you wantedcookies did you I willnever forgive you for thisrdquo

He dragged himself offto bed I quietly got inbed too In exactly threeminutes he startedmoaning the song fromOliver ldquoFood gloriousfoodmdashhot sausage andmustardrdquo

Less than an hour later he sneezedonce and said ldquoStarvation has caused meto get a coldrdquo

Now I donrsquot like gender stereotypingBut I take that back when it comes to acold Thatrsquos because Bob gets ldquomancoldsrdquo During his last one he threwhimself an ldquoIrsquom going to dierdquo party

I realized that the way I wasapproaching this was all wrong So Ichanged And miraculously I also foundthe cure to the common cold

ldquoYoursquoll be OKrdquo I said ldquoRight afteryour blood work wersquoll get rid of yourcold Instead of heading to your favoritediner like we planned for a lusciousomelet made with grilled apples cheddarcheese and bacon wersquoll keep you onnothing but chicken broth all dayrdquo

Suddenly he stopped sneezingldquoSweets we couldnrsquot have gone to the

diner anywayrdquo I said ldquoYoursquore obviouslytoo weak from starvation Wersquoll go theresomeday sometimemdashfar far from nowsince it will clearly take a long time foryou to recover from your horrible fastingordealrdquo

And with that he jumped out of bedand said ldquoI feel greatrdquo

After the blood work we went to therestaurant where Bob made a speedyrecovery as he reveled in mouthfuls ofglorious food

That week I wound up with amonster cold I knew Bob would get backat me for how I tricked him into gettingbetter I stayed in bedmdashwaiting

He found my grandmotherrsquos quilt inthe cupboard and placed it on metenderly snugging it under my chin

Between sneezes I said ldquoThis is theworst cold Irsquove ever had Go ahead Makefun of me I deserve itrdquo

ldquoYep you dordquo he said putting on hisjacket and getting the car keys

ldquoBob yoursquore going out when Irsquom onmy deathbedrdquo

When he came home he had a bagwith him He took out a chicken pot piemy favorite Kleenex made with aloe acopy of People magazine and a carton ofmint chocolate chip ice cream

He propped up our pillows We spentthe day together watching Murphy Brownreruns and luxuriating in thebreathtaking nearness of each other

So of course everyone loves BobThatrsquos because we all know that he is justlike thismdashsensitive lovingcompassionate and adoringmdasheven whenI donrsquot have a cold

Saralee Perel is an award-winning nationallysyndicated columnist Her new book isCracked Nuts amp Sentimental Journeys StoriesFrom a Life Out of Balance To find out morevisit wwwsaraleeperelcom or emailsperelsaraleeperelcom

18 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

50plus Senior News continues to bring important information as well asentertaining articles to the 50+ community We at On-Line Publisherswould like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the

editorial contributors of 50plus Senior News

It is through the varied interestsand considerable talents of ourcontributors and freelance writersthat such a range of informativeand entertaining content isavailable to read each monthThe pages of 50plus Senior Newsare enriched by your contributions

Mike Clark (The Way I See It)

Angelo Coniglio (The Search for Our Ancestry)

Al Goodman (Beyond the Battlefield )

Andrea Gross (Traveltizers)

John Johnston (Social Security News)

Dr Lori (Art and Antiques)

Gloria May (NurseNews)

Clyde McMillan-Gamber (The Beauty in Nature)

Jim Miller (The Savvy Senior)

Victor Parachin (Fragments of History)

Saralee Perel (Such is Life)

Dr Leonard Perry (The Green Mountain Gardener)

Ted Rickard (The Squint-Eyed Senior)

Sy Rosen (Older But Not Wiser)

Walt Sonneville (My 22 Centsrsquo Worth)

Nick Thomas (Tinseltown Talks)

Robert Wilcox (Salute to a Veteran)

Judith Zausner (Creativity Matters)

Thank YouColumnists

Such is Life

Saralee Perel

When a Man Canrsquot Have Food

Bob and Saralee at the diner

The best of Christmases and thehigh point of the feast daymarking the beginning of the

Christian era was the year I got theelectric train An electric train has a lot ofpieces And you can take the pieces apartand put them back together in your ownfashion any old way you want to

The next best part of Christmas wascousin-visiting Here the cousinsmdashalmostall male and within a couple years of myown agemdashbecame real people not justthe last or next wearer of hand-me-downldquoSunday bestrdquo

They were here in person kids I couldplay with bringing with them the cold-fresh of December into our second-floorapartment

Gift inspection was the first order ofbusiness for visiting cousins Even beforehellos it was ldquoWhad-ja-getrdquomdashall oneword Without waiting for a responsethis was followed by ldquoWhad-else-ja-getrdquo

The year of the electric train was atriumph of familial snobberyQuestioning never got past the firstldquowhad-ja-getrdquo Instantly four cousinswere on hands and knees takingeverything apart to rearrange it revisingit to anything but the drearilysymmetrical layout plotted by Lionel

There was never enough track ofcourse There never would bemdashnot forthe fledgling empire builders who werealready looking down the hall to thedining room wondering how manypieces and how many Christmases itwould take to get there

There was one other Christmas giftthat even among my cousins wouldsquash the ldquowhad-ja-getsrdquo If you got anErector Set you simply pointed at thebox

You tried not to look too superioracting as though lavish gifts were an

everyday thingwith you Youmight beinterrupted byyour auntinsisting youtry on ldquoat leastthe jacketrdquofrom theSunday outfither son hadfinallyoutgrown But the moment was stillyours

The Erector Set consisted entirely ofparts Nothing was put together in thefirst place hundreds of metal pieces steelwheels nuts and boltsmdashendlesspossibilities for both construction andeventual dismembermentmdashand theruination of hundreds of vacuumcleaners

(My Aunt Ella used to claim that theErector Set people were subsidized by theHoover people But then Aunt Ella alsoclaimed that opening an umbrellaindoors made the roof leak and onerainy spring she turned out to be rightabout that)

One year a cousin we visited got anIrish Mail This was a sidewalk vehiclethat you steered with your feet andpropelled by working a handlebar backand forth

It was really a neat machine and onceyou got the rhythm of it you could workup some real speedmdashplenty enough tobecome a pedestrian hazard and getyelled at

But the Irish Mail was expensive andthus unheard of in his neighborhood soit simply had to be ldquodorkyrdquo which meantit was soon abandoned and left in a darkcorner of the cousinrsquos basement It was agift from the other side of the family an

uncle bymarriage wholived in a swellapartmentbuilding thatdidnrsquot allowkids

There was asuper-deluxemodel of theErector Set thatactually had a

miniature steam engine with it None ofus cousins had one but there was anonly child named Arnold who lived in afirst-floor apartment down the blockwho did

The engine would have made a lot offriends for Arnold who could have usedsome help in that department since henot only had steel-rimmed glasses butwore braces too

But his mother wouldnrsquot let anybody

play with it because it was too dangerousSo we kept pushing Arnold into snowbanks or bushes for all the next year untilhe and his steam engine finally moved tothe suburbs

Eventually the cousins went separateways Some uncles became prosperousand relocated to airier neighborhoodsToday the children of the cousins andthe cousins of the cousins donrsquot evenknow one another

Which is a pity really If all thecousins chipped in we could get theextra track for the train and the ErectorSet with the miniature steam engineThen wersquod get together again and makeall those nifty things that are pictured onthe lids of the boxes

A collection of Ted Rickardrsquos family-funessays is titled Anything Worth Knowing ILearned from the Grandkids It is nowavailable in paperback on Amazoncom

www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 19

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Theodore Rickard

Cousins for Christmas

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mjoyceonlinepubcom

Artist Shares 100 Faces 100 StoriesPhotographer Molly Kraybillrsquos

display on aging ldquoOne Hundredrdquowill be on display in the Harvest ViewGallery of Landis Homes from 430to 830 pm through Jan 15

A 2009 graduate of LancasterMennonite High School Kraybillgraduated in 2013 from EasternMennonite University inHarrisonburg Va with a degree inphotography and digitalcommunications

The ldquoart of agingrdquo took on newmeaning for Kraybill whophotographed women ages 1 to 100

for her senior art show titled ldquoOneHundredrdquo

ldquolsquoOne Hundredrsquo is an explorationof the female experience of agingrdquosays Kraybill ldquoI photographed onefemale for every age 1 through 100and asked each one the samequestion lsquoWhat do you like aboutyour agersquo

ldquoThe result is a colorful visualjourney through the wisdom painand joy that aging brings Frombraces to wrinkles from the simpledelights of being a kindergartner tothe losses of older age I have found

that age is something to be celebratedembraced and most importantlynothing to be ashamed ofrdquo

For Kraybill talking with theparticipants shed new light on aging

ldquoThey made me realize that Ishouldnrsquot be scared of the futurerdquo saidKraybill ldquoIt makes me appreciateliving in the moment

ldquoIrsquom excited to agerdquoLandis Homes is located at 1001

E Oregon Road Lititz Moreinformation is available atwwwlandishomesorg or by calling(717) 381-3550

Pumpkin ContestCelebrates Creativity

Lancaster native Molly Kraybill currently lives inWashington DC where she teaches digital art

in a public elementary school

Residents staff and localvolunteers at Garden Spot Villagerecently teamed up for the first-ever on-campus ldquoPack-A-Paloozardquoto benefit Operation ChristmasChild a project of SamaritanrsquosPurse an international Christianrelief and evangelismorganization

The group packed 120 red-and-green holiday-themedshoeboxes with school and craftsupplies toys toothbrushes andtoothpaste and other items Theboxes will be distributed to needychildren overseas

In addition to the boxespacked at Pack-A-Palooza GardenSpot Village distributed another 100boxes to individual residents forpacking Packers included a personal

note of encouragement in each boxSamaritanrsquos Purse has run

Operation Christmas Child each yearsince 1993

First place ndash The Carousel created bythe St Annersquos receptionist office

Second place ndash The Popcorn Bucket(SARC cinema) created by the first-floor

nursing staff Third place ndash The GumballMachine created by the

admissions and social work team

After the votes were compiled thewinners of the annual St AnnersquosRetirement Community pumpkin-decorating contest were announced at thecommunityrsquos annual Halloween party

The winners were

Volunteers Barbara SlowthowerShirley Fulton and Therese Hodson sortcrayons and other supplies to be packedinto shoeboxes for Operation ChristmasChild during the recent Pack-A-Palooza

event at Garden Spot Village

GSV Hosts First On-CampusPack-A-PaloozaThe Garden Spot Village holiday train

room celebrating its 10th anniversary thisyear is open to the public from 130 to 4pm on Saturdays through Dec 27

Even repeat visitors will find lots ofnew highlights on both O-gauge andHO-gauge layouts

The O-gauge layout features a hobocamp Sunoco Oil siding many detailedstructures and LED lighting A newLionel Legacy remote control systemmakes it possible to run five trains atonce

Now visitors can push a button tomove workers around a control towerand operate a sawmill with a conveyor-belt log loader

These new features are in addition toan operating freight station coal loadergas station and water tower

Visitors will also see a 15-foot earlyhandcrafted Lionel O-gauge circus train

This year club members can operatemuch of the HO-gauge display through

a computer or smart phone The displaynow features more detailed roadcrossings with crossing gates that raiseand lower with flashing lights andringing bells

Visitors will still be able to get anengineerrsquos-eye view from the engine ofone of the trains on a 55-inch wallmonitor

Garden Spot Village is located at 433S Kinzer Ave Admission is freedonations are accepted For informationand directions call (717) 355-6000

Garden Spot Village Train Clubmembers Mike Lanyon left and

Mike ldquoFitzrdquo Fitzgerald

Holiday Train Room Open to Public

because I eventually got him into ittoordquo

Leh began to study antiques learningfrom older people hersquod meet at the fleamarkets who would show him what tolook for and what wasnrsquot worth it

From there he gained an interest inblue-decorated stoneware which hefound more interesting than bottles aseach was handmade and uniquelydecorated

ldquoI learned at some point that diversityis goodrdquo he said ldquoI got into all avenuesof antiquing buying painted furnitureiron glass pottery oil paintings basketsand chinardquo

While he works full-time as asalesman estimator Leh has filled hisweekends running to different auctionsHe still loves variety but he keeps asharp eye out for his favorite blue crocks

He looks for ones with specialdecorations Tulips and other floraldesigns are most common with fruitfalling as a close second and birds as athird The rarest finds have moons catsor dogs

Leh has close to 100 crocks in hispersonal collection and said he canrsquot evenbegin to count the bottles No matterhow many he gets he keeps his findslocal

His fascination with history pushedhim to sell his home and move inSeptember to a 1798 stone house builtby Thomas Pettit the son of a countyfounder

The architecture is unparalleled Lehsaid There are seven fireplaces thickwindow boxes and original chair railsand hardwood floors through the home

The house was added to the NationalRegister of Historic Places in 1983 It isthe perfect environment for Lehrsquosnumerous treasures now displayed andincorporated into the housersquos deacutecor

ldquoI just love historyrdquo he said ldquoIt makes

perfect sense for me to have a place likethis to fill with the items I am sofascinated withrdquo

While antiques became a huge part ofLehrsquos life he slowly made it a familyaffair His father bought a home inupstate New York that was built in 1894and together they decorated it withperiod items that fit the theme of thehome

Over the years his fatherrsquos collectiongrew and he started selling things withhis son sharing a booth at a localantique mart Soon they had two boothsand eventually three The younger Lehno longer has a booth but his father stillruns one out of Easton Pa

A lot of the antiques Leh tries to sellare higher-end items that can sit too longat a local market He finds better luck

sending those to auctionsVisiting one is an experience he

saidldquoItrsquos the people itrsquos the food itrsquos

the triprdquo he said ldquoTherersquos not anauction I donrsquot go to where I donrsquot

know peoplerdquoAlthough antiquing can be expensive

it doesnrsquot have to be Leh saidHersquos bought many things for more

than $10000 including a LancasterCounty farm table he bought thissummer

But there are a variety of levels atwhich people can get involved headded

Every year he goes to the BaltimoreBottle Show where he sees many kidsgetting started at the same age he didSome of them walk in with $5 and leavewith 10 bottles ready to start acollection they can build on

Many of them can even specialize incertain bottles such as medicine bottlesor soda and beer bottles

ldquoMy problem was I specialized ineverythingrdquo he said laughing

Leh also finds value not necessarily inthe expensive items but in the ones thatare the most unusual

ldquoWhat they were wherever they camefrom what they were used formdashthosestories are what interest merdquo Leh said

Early Pennsylvania settlers brought alittle bit of nature into their own homeshe said painting furniture pottery andother decorations

ldquoThose are some of my favoriteitemsrdquo he said ldquoAt one point they wereall close to someonersquos heart And I liketo think I can appreciate them nowrdquo

Please note submissions must be received bythe 10th of the month prior to insertion

Submissions will be included as space permits

For more information or to submit your happenings email Megan Joyce at mjoyceonlinepubcom or mail to

50plus Senior NewsMegan Joyce

3912 Abel Drive Columbia PA 17512

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www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 21

TREASURE from page 1

Some of Lehrsquos antique bottlecollection including figural

bitters bottles historical flasksand early medicine bottles

Back row from left Gaudy Dutch cup andplate Rabbitware plate Leeds plate Centerfrom left eagle butter print pewter master

salt seated Redware dog and cow butter print

Leh acquired this local farm table(circa 1820) in summer 2014

22 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

Lancaster County

Calendar of EventsCocalico Senior Association ndash (717) 336-7489Dec 12 10 am ndash Music with Sandy HeiseyDec 18 10 am ndash Compass Mark Program on ProvisionsDec 24 9 am ndash Christmas Party

Columbia Senior Center ndash (717) 684-4850Dec 3 1015 am ndash Christmas BingoDec 11 10 am ndash Christmas Special Quarryville

Presbyterian SingersDec 30 1015 am ndash New Yearrsquos Eve Party and Luncheon

Elizabethtown Area Senior Center ndash (717) 367-7984 Dec 4 10 am ndash Radio City Christmas Show VideoDec 10 10 am ndash Bingo Buddies with PreschoolDec 15 1030 am ndash Christmas Activity and Craft

Lancaster House North Happy Hearts Club SeniorCenter ndash (717) 299-1278Tuesdays 1 pm ndash Varied ActivitiesThursdays noon ndash Pinochle

Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center ndash (717) 299-3943Dec 10 930 am ndash Haircuts and ManicuresDec 12 930 am ndash Holiday Music with InstrumentsDec 24 930 am ndash Holiday Program with Santa Claus

Lancaster Rec Senior Center ndash (717) 392-2115 ext 147Dec 12 915 am ndash Benefits of POADec 18 9 am ndash Christmas PartyDec 24 1030 am ndash Baking and Decorating Christmas

Cookies

Lititz Senior Center ndash (717) 626-2800Dec 3 10 am ndash Ice Cream Social with Lancashire HallDec 10 10 am ndash Children from Owl Hill Learning

Center VisitDec 24 10 am ndash Christmas Party and Music

Luis Munoz Marin Senior Center ndash (717) 295-7989Dec 9 10 am ndash Memory Box ProjectDec 11 10 am ndash Crafty Gift Ideas for GrandchildrenDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party

Millersville Senior Center ndash (717) 871-9600Mondays and Fridays 9 am ndash Healthy Steps in Motion

ExerciseDec 19 10 am ndash Cookie ExchangeDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Music with Penn Manor Chorus

Next Gen Senior Center ndash (717) 786-4770Dec 8 930 am ndash Holiday Craft CenterpiecesDec 18 1015 am ndash Smith Middle School SingersDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party

Rodney Park Happy Hearts Club Senior Center ndash(717) 393-7786 Tuesdays noon ndash Pinochle Wednesdays 1 pm ndash Varied Activities Thursdays noon ndash Bingo

Community Programs Free and open to the public

Support Groups Free and open to the public

Dec 3 7 to 815 pmAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupWillow Lakes Outpatient Center212 Willow Valley Lakes Drive Willow Street(717) 464-9365

Dec 8 10 to 11 amAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6076jmortongardenspotvillageorg

Dec 18 noonBrain Tumor Support GroupLancaster General Health Campus Wellness Center2100 Harrisburg Pike Lancaster(717) 626-2894

Dec 22 2 to 3 pmParkinsonrsquos Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6259jshaffergardenspotvillageorg

Dec 24 6 to 8 pmEpilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania SupportGroupLancaster General HospitalStager Room 5555 N Duke St Lancaster(800) 887-7165 ext 104

Saturdays in December 130 to 4 pmTrain Room Holiday Open HouseGarden Spot Village Train Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6000

Dec 1 6 pmRed Rose Singles MeetingHossrsquos Steak amp Sea House100 W Airport Road Lititz(717) 406-6098

Dec 7 3 pmPublic Singing of Handelrsquos MessiahGrace Lutheran Church517 N Queen St Lancaster(717) 397-2748

Dec 14 9 am to 3 pmPennsylvania Music ExpoContinental Inn2285 Lincoln Highway EastLancaster(717) 898-1246wwwrecordcollectorsorg

Dec 19 6 to 9 pmMusic FridaysDowntown Lancaster (717) 341-0028

Senior Center Activities

Library Programs

Lititz Public Library 651 Kissel Hill Road Lititz (717) 626-2255Dec 3 630 pm ndash Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster CountyDec 8 130 to 330 pm Dec 16 6 to 8 pm ndash Scrabble Meet-UpsDec 16 11 am ndash Reel Talk for Everyone The Pianist

If you have an eventyou would like to includeplease email information to mjoyceonlinepubcom for

consideration

Winter is Coming hellipBefore the weather gets too

cold you should protect yourhouse and family from theelements

Here are some essential areas tocheck

Roofbull Look for missing shinglescracked flashing and brokenoverhanging tree limbs

bull Check the chimney for mortardeterioration and loose bricksInspect the underside of the rooffrom the attic for signs of leakage

Exteriorbull Check the foundation for cracksin the concrete or low spots in thesoil where water can accumulateagainst the foundation

bull Examine the caulking in the

siding and around the windowand door trims

Heat

bull Turn on the heating system andensure that the heat is beingdelivered to all outlets

bull Check the filter and change it ifnecessary Keep extra filtersaround so you can change itduring the winter season

www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 23

SONG from page 17

developing and refining ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo over several weeks and thenput it away

More than a year later in April 1941Berlin and film director Mark Sandrichwere working on a new movie HolidayInn when Berlin realized it would be theperfect forum for his Christmas song

On the Paramount Studios set wasWalter Scharf a staff music arrangerassigned to Berlin His task was to turnBerlinrsquos tunes into full-fledged orchestralnumbers

Scharf remembers Berlin tapping outldquoWhite Christmasrdquo on a piano Berlin

only had two years of formal schoolingand never learned to read or write musicScharf recalls Berlinrsquos first performance asa ldquovery roughrdquo rendition

Bing Crosby who overheard Berlinplaying the piece was not impressedCrosby a devout Catholic wantedldquoWhite Christmasrdquo removed from thefilm because he thought it would furthersecularize Christmas which he felt shouldbe a religious season

It was Scharf who eased Crosbyrsquosconcern telling the singer he thoughtldquoWhite Christmasrdquo would turn out wellReportedly Crosby rolled his eyes saying

ldquoI hope sordquoHoliday Inn opened in New York on

Aug 4 1942 It featured Bing Crosby asa singer and Fred Astaire as a dancerWhile Berlin was ecstatic andenthusiastic the reviewers barely noticedor mentioned the production

Before long however the song ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo was becoming a hit Themovie won an Oscar for Best Song in1943 and was also nominated for BestScoring of a Musical Picture and BestOriginal Story

Because the country was in the darkestdays of World War II many welcomed

this sentimental reminder of home As aresult Crosbyrsquos recording of ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo has sold more than 30 millionrecords

Crosby was amazed at the publicresponse to the song As a member of theUSOrsquos traveling ensemble he was askedby troops serving in World War II to singldquoWhite Christmasrdquo no matter what timeof year it was

More than 150 different performerswho run the entire musical gamut haverecorded this piece Crosbyrsquos version alonewas listed as the all-time top single by TheGuinness Book of World Records

asset to the giftedSuper achievers frequently are driven

to succeed to escape their ldquoBlack Dogrdquo asWinston Churchill described his owndark moods Those who have beenafflicted with psychiatric maladies includeAbraham Lincoln Sir Isaac NewtonNoah Webster Samuel Johnson Ludwigvan Beethoven Charles Darwin ErnestHemingway Walt Whitman Edgar AllanPoe and Herman Melville

If todayrsquos medications had sedatedtheir psyches would they have been lessdriven to achieve

Crossword puzzles have long served asa choice for those who seek mentalstimulation Now the trend is towardcomputer games AARP has free gameson their website wwwaarporg

For Einstein theorizing may havebeen his equivalent of a computer gameBut he benefited also by playing theviolin to exercise his brain

In 1890 William James in his ThePrinciples of Psychology theorized thatldquoorganic matter especially nerve tissueseems endowed with a very extraordinarydegree of plasticityrdquo

For 50 years that hypothesis wasignored The conventional scientificwisdom held that the brain cannot createneural growth its structure is immutable

Neuroscientists now know throughresearch of neuroplasticity that the brainis capable throughout a lifetime ofstrengthening and creating neuralconnections adapting and reorganizingfollowing injury illness or behavioralalterations

Experiment with ways in which youcan be the gatekeeper of your brainrsquosrehabilitation What is your choice

computer games violin lessons bridgechess painting portraits or landscapes ormaybe crossword puzzles

As with the selection of anantidepressant medication we may haveto try several to find which works bestfor usWalt Sonneville a retired market-researchanalyst is the author of My 22 Centsrsquo WorthThe Higher-Valued Opinion of a SeniorCitizen and A Musing Moment MeditativeEssays on Life and Learning books ofpersonal-opinion essays free of partisan andsectarian viewpoints Contact him atwaltsonnevilleverizonnet

MIND from page 14

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LANCASTER COUNTY

EMPLOYERS NEED YOU

For more job listings call theLancaster County Office of Aging

at (717) 299-7979or visit

wwwcolancasterpauslanco_aging

Lancaster County Office of Aging150 N Queen Street Suite 415

Lancaster PA

BELL rINGErS ndash TPLocal organization needs to fill temporary positions for passive solicitation of donations at a variety of

locations during the holiday season Must pass background check be able to stand for extended periods

and have reliable transportation

Are you looking for a new activity to enrich your life An activity that would also help an older person continue to live in the communityThe volunteer opportunities available at Lancaster County Office of Aging are diverse offer flexibility and require a minimal time commitment As a volunteer you can choose to provide a consumer with hands-on help with laundry grocery shopping or cleaning You can also provide socialization as

a phone pal or friendly visitor There are also several specialized programs for volunteers through our agency They include the volunteer ombudsman and APPRISE volunteer programs Volunteers are also invited to participate in several special events during the year distribution of donated chicken barbecue dinners and the Christmas

holiday programFor more information about any of these opportunities and others contact Bev Via volunteer coordinator at (717) 299-7979 or

agingcolancasterpaus Becoming an Office of Aging volunteer will allow you to change the life of an older personmdashand your lifemdashwith the investment of a few hours each month

COMPANIONCArEGIvEr ndash PT

Community-based firm is seeking

persons to help seniors live

enriching lives safely at home

Assist with daily duties including

cleaning cooking bathing

grooming shopping reading etc

Must have valid driverrsquos license

and reliable vehicle for transport

SN11003602

HOrTICULTUrE SPECIALIST ndash PT

Local resortconference center needs

persons to maintain grounds and

public areas by assisting with planting

trimmingpruning shrubstrees

mulching watering raking leaves

general lawn maintenance and snow

removal Need one to three monthsrsquo

related experience or training

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EOE

vIEw OUr JOB LIST

We list other jobs on the Web at

wwwcolancasterpaus

lanco_aging To learn more about

applying for the 55+ Job Bank

and these jobs call the

Employment Unit at

(717) 299-7979SN-GEN03

SN11006301Age 55 or over Unemployed The 55+ Job Bank is one ofthree services offered by Employment Unit at the Office ofAging

Jobs are matched with those looking for work Based on anevaluation of your skills and abilities we can match you with aposition needed by a local employer Some employers arespecifically looking for older workers because of the reliabilityand experience they bring to the workplace There is a mix offull-time and part-time jobs covering all shifts requiringvarying levels of skill and experience and offering a wide rangeof salaries

The other services available through the Office of Aging arethe Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)and the regularly scheduled Job Search Workshops

mdash Volunteer Opportunities mdash

Job

Opportunities

Ihave been known to say that justbecause something is old doesnrsquotmean it is automatically valuable I

have junk in my house my grandmotherhad junk in her house hellip sometimes itrsquosjust older junk

With those sage words ofwisdom offered to the masses here aresome creative ideas about what to dowith those keepsakes that you just canrsquotpart with but you donrsquot want to storeaway in a plastic tub for the rest of yourlife

Objects that have some value to youon some level but that really wonrsquot makea big difference when it comes to cashingin are the objects that are the topic ofthis particular column

Repurposing is very popularnow There are more people seeking outantiques and thrift-store items in order toreuse or recycle them than people whojust want to collect for collectingrsquos

sake Be sure youonly repurpose thoseobjectsthat really are notvaluable

Of course youdonrsquot want torepurpose thatChippendale sidetable or a Picassodrawing so get itchecked out beforeyou move aheadOnce youknow that you havea low-valueobject consider some creative ideas

Piecing Up the PlatesPlates can be among some of the most

inexpensive collectibles that nearlyeveryone has hanging around the houseattic or yard sale Vintage decorative

floral plates can be usedat parties and even givenaway to guests as favorsThey really spruce up abuffet line block partyor family get-together

Look around yourgrandmarsquos auntrsquos andneighborrsquos cupboardsand see if you can spotany plates I have somechipped yet colorfulexamples from the1970s hanging aroundmy cabinets that wouldbe prime examples for

this projectSome creative craft aficionados

have taken such plates broken them intopieces and used them in craft projectsJust break the inexpensive plates into 2-to 4-inch pieces and then use them asyou would tiles

Some of the most popular repurposingobjects for old plates are refrigeratormagnets Just simply stick an adhesive-backed magnet to the back of your platepiece

Some damaged or chipped plates havebeen recycled into a decorative concreteframe around the kidsrsquo sandbox or kiddiepool area They will look great stuccoedor glued onto wooden birdhousesgarden jardinieres or birdbathsand trivets

Some folks have used broken platesas walkways leading to a garden shed orpool house These are some great ways touse those damaged and not-so-valuable floral plates and keep thememories too

Picking Up JewelryDamaged jewelry or fancy buttonsmdash

particularly cheap pieces of costumejewelry that can no longer be repaired or

Cool Ideas for the Not-so-Valuables

Art and Antiques by Dr Lori

Lori Verderame

Photo courtesy staff of wwwDrLoriVcom

Vintage china or mismatchedplates with minor damage are

often repurposed

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Silent OvationI purse my lipsmdashmy cheeks widenjaw stiffensnostrils flarebrow scoresneck braceseyebrows blendhands clenchas if willpowerand taught muscles alonecould plug the wall and hold back the deep seaBut eyes slowly fill spilltears betray what lies unfathomedWhat assails my earspours over my heartrsquotil it tremblesCrumbles

Musicflows across my mindslides under invisible barriersvibrates faint chordsstirs tension

A bugler plays ldquoTapsrdquomdasha lyrist soothes with psalmsmdasha choir declares Messiahrsquos ldquoHallelujahrdquomdashorchestras play once-defiant ldquoFinlandiardquomdashgold medalists glow in national anthemrsquos auramdashor a chorus underscores Jean Valjeanrsquos plea ldquoBring Him HomerdquoWithout warningIrsquom tuned and tiedto abiding themesof certain endingstemporal triumphspromising tomorrowsmdashnew secret anniversariesof the heartmdashmy own momentous momentsmarked anointedinfused with tears

Written and submitted by Evelyn Merriam

wornmdashcan be reused and made intoreally cool art objects

Damaged pieces of costume jewelrycan be the source for jewelrypictures by sewing or gluingthe broken pieces onto a piece of velvetfelt or fabric Then the textileis framed as you would a collage

Old broken jewelry or pieces thereofcan be made into a brooch tussymussy or brooch bouquet comprised ofboth fresh flowers and colorful fake-gemstone pins in the shape of flowers

Country music star MirandaLambert carried a brooch bouquet ather country-themed wedding It is acool union of vintage and Victorian

fresh and fauxSome pieces of costume jewelry are

valuable so be sure to check out thevalue with an appraisal before you starttaking apart the jewelry pieces that arestill intact However the damagedpieces are fair game for you crafters outthere

Celebrity PhD antiques appraiser authorand award-winning TV personality Dr Lorihosts antiques appraisal events worldwideDr Lori is the star appraiser on Discoverychannelrsquos TV show AuctionKings Visit wwwDrLoriVcomwwwFacebookcomDoctorLori LoriVerderame at Google+ or call (888) 431-1010

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Traveltizers Travel Appetizers Stories that Whet the Appetite for Travel

By Andrea Gross

Irsquom half-submerged in a luxuriouswhirlpool tub sipping from a glass ofsweet ice wine and looking out the

window at the cascading waters ofHorseshoe Falls the largest of the threefalls that make up Niagara Falls

Over there in the distance is theUnited States Here at the RadissonHotel is Canada

Divided in part by the Niagara Riverthe two countries share the falls withHorseshoe on the Canadian side andAmerican and Bridal Veil falls technicallyin the United States although betterviewed from Canada

Theyrsquore not the tallest falls in theworld but theyrsquore among the mostpowerful and tonight illuminated infestive colors theyrsquore surely the mostbeautiful

Waterfalls wine and a whirlpooltubmdashcould there be a more glorious wayto spend New Yearrsquos Eve I think not buta party is waiting outsidemdashnot just any

party but one of the grandest in Canadaand the only one thatrsquos televised fromcoast to coast

In short ldquoItrsquos Canadarsquos answer toTimes Squarerdquo says Niagara Falls MayorJim Diodati

My husband and I don our parkasmdashDecember weather in Niagara typicallyranges from the low 20s to the mid-30smdashand set out for Queen VictoriaPark

Itrsquos not far from the hotel and as we

walk along the path bordering the fallswersquore surrounded by trees sparkling withmore than a million lights and more than100 illuminated displays representingeverything from Noahrsquos ark and an Inuitkayak to humongous Canadian andUnited States flags

By the time we arrive at the parkmusic is blaring from the stage and theplace is packed with revelers Off to theside the Skylon Tower rises 775 feetabove the falls

The circular top which resembles aspace station is aglow with lights andthe exterior glass-enclosed elevator calledthe ldquoYellow Bugrdquo streaks up and downferrying visitors to and from therevolving dining room and observationdeck at the top

The countdown begins shortly beforemidnight Eight seven six hellip one TheYellow Bug zooms to the top fireworksexplode from the tower and the crowdroars Then led by the performers onstage everyone begins singing ldquoAuldLang Synerdquo

Niagara Fallsrsquo New Yearrsquos Bash

Niagara Falls consists of three separate waterfallsFrom left American Falls Bridal Veil Falls Horseshoe Falls

Horseshoe Falls is wider than sevenfootball fields and as the water dropsthe distance of a 13-story building itcreates an explosion of mist

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Itrsquos almost 1 am when we head backto the Radisson and we have to run tocatch the Falls Incline Railway before itcloses This saves us the uphill hike fromthe street-level park to the FallsviewTourist Area where the hotels casinoeateries and shops are located

We arrive in our room chilled butthrilled ready to start the new year

The next day we explore more ofNiagararsquos winter offerings

After walking farther along the 3-mileillumination route we warm up amongstthe poinsettias and Christmas cacti at theFloral Showhouse and then make ourway to Journey Behind the Falls anattraction that helps us truly appreciatethe size and splendor of Niagara

Dressed in waterproof ponchos(distributed free at the entrance) weslosh through tunnels to emerge 13stories below ground level at the pointwhere Horseshoe Falls crashes into theLower Niagara River

Wersquore showered with mist as theequivalent of more than 1 millionbathtubs full of water rush over the fallsevery hour traveling at a speed of 25mph (During the winter the lowerobservation deck is closed but therersquosdrama and moisture aplenty on theupper deck)

Although itrsquos possible to see all threefalls from the ground-level walkway wetake a helicopter ride in order to betterunderstand the arearsquos geography From up

high we can see how the Niagara Riverwhich begins in Lake Erie and flowsnorth into Lake Ontario divides as itcircles around Goat Island

The southern side plummets over acliff to form Horseshoe Falls while thenorthern side leads to American Falls andBridal Veil Falls These two smaller fallsare in turn separated from each other bythe much smaller landmass of LunaIsland

Finally since the Niagara Peninsula isone of the top ice-wine-producingregions in the world we visit InniskillinEstate Winery an award-winningproducer of the luxury wine We see thevineyards where harvesting of the frozengrapes has just begun watch a video ofthe production process and sample threedifferent types of ice wine RieslingCabernet Franc and Sparkling

We canrsquot agree on which one we likebest so we splurge on mini-bottles ofeach If we canrsquot make it back to Niagaranext year at least wersquoll be able tocelebrate at homemdashbut it wonrsquot be thesame without the whirlpool tub and themagnificent view of the falls

If you goNiagararsquos Winter Festival of Lights

runs through Jan 12 2015wwwniagaraparkscomwwwradissoncomniagarafallsca

Photos copy Irv Green unless otherwise notedstory by Andrea Gross (wwwandreagrosscom)

Photo courtesy of Winter Festival of Lights

Niagararsquos Winter Festival of Lightsfeatures a Christmas Tree Walk that

extends more than 3 miles

Photo courtesy of Niagara Parks Commission

The Falls are illuminated at night adding tothe festive air of the holiday season

Photo courtesy of Niagara Parks Commission

Fireworks mark the coming of theNew Year during Niagararsquos

New Yearrsquos Eve bash

Photo courtesy of Winter Festival of Lights

A three-story-tall illuminated flag ofCanada welcomes folks from the

United States who make up half of the11 million travelers who visit

Niagara each year

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SaturdayJanuary 17 2015

Racestart10am

LocationLancasterCountyCentralParkPavilion22(KiwanisLodge)

Prizes will be awarded to the overall top three male and female finishersand top three male and female finishers in each age category

First three finishers with dogs (any age group) will also receive prizes

Race fees $20 if received by January 8 2015 $25 after January 82015 Only people who pre-register (with payment) by January 8 willhave the option of receiving a t-shirt

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3912 Abel Drive Columbia PA 17512

When you were much muchyounger you may havewondered if your mind was

playing tricks Has that monster underyour childhood bed vanished only to bereplaced by other mental quirks alsounsettling as you age Where did I leave my keys The check I wrote a moment ago is not

in sight The envelope in which it is to bemailed is here in front of me I keep hearing the same song over and

over in my mind (a phenomenon calledldquoearwormsrdquo)

You are not losing your mind Theseare mild irritations not alarms Alarmsare triggered when you forget to turn offthe range or you become disoriented asto time or place

That famous painting called TheScream of Nature by Norwegian artistEdvard Munch intrigues us because itportrays how we feel on occasion The

agonized subject inthe painting isclasping his headwith the palms ofhis hands themouth opened intoa large oval thepanicked eyesglancing skyward

He stands on abridge but theartist does notshow to where thebridge leads Whatlies ahead

PerhapsMunchrsquos figuresuffers fromgerontophobiawhich is the irrational fear of aging andwhat lies ahead Symptoms include anyof several apprehensions such as socialisolation inadequate resources and

inability to remainphysically self-sufficient

Most seniors do notexperience that phobiaon a recurring basisYet we are fascinated byMunchrsquos paintingbecause it illustrates arare extreme in ourresponse to anxieties

Seniors like othersexperience normalepisodic bouts ofmelancholy It can besevere temporarily aswhen brought on bydeath of someone inthe family or a friend

Less severe is holiday melancholy wherewe feel excluded from participating withothers in the general merriment

Causes of our dark moods are not

always clear It could be eitherinsufficient or excessive sleep stresstaking or not taking medication orsimply a misdiagnosis

If the melancholy becomes chronicone might be prescribed anantidepressant Some prescriptions workfor some people and not others Patientsreportedly try different antidepressants todetermine which works best Theyrsquorecaught in a casino of choices where theyhope to place the right bet

Severe melancholy or depression hasbeen a characteristic of many of the mostimportant contributors to our culture Ifthese personalities had lived during whatis called the ldquoProzac Generationrdquo wemight have been deprived of their genius

Aristotle concluded that ldquoall men whohave become outstanding in philosophystatesmanship poetry or the arts aremelancholicrdquo He saw melancholy as an

Are You Losing Your Mind

My 22 Centsrsquo Worth

Walt Sonneville

The Scream of Natureby Edvard Munch

please see MIND page 23

www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 15

To schedule a tour please call

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The NationalAssociation of Watch ampClock Collectorsrsquo(NAWCC) Watch ampClock Museum and theLibrary amp ResearchCenter named Mariettaresident GregoryGerhart Volunteer of theYear Recently Gerhartreceived an award for hisgenerous contribution oftime

Gerhartrsquos uncle a member of theNAWCC introduced him to theassociation more than 40 years agoGerhart has been a member for manyyears and after he retired from theKellogg Company he decided topursue his interest in the NAWCC byvolunteering at the museum

He regularly enjoys greetingworldwide members and visitors

guiding group tours andtaking on various museumgallery projects Gerhartrsquospositive experience nowincludes serving as a part-time gallery attendant

ldquoGreg took it uponhimself to makeimprovements in themuseumrsquos lighting byusing his technicalexperience in rebuildingthe museumrsquos display case

lighting unitsrdquo said Noel Poiriermuseum director

ldquoWith funds from a donor andsupport from the unitsrsquo manufacturerGreg was able to singlehandedlyimprove the experience of ourmuseum visitors by ensuring that theobjects on display are adequatelylighted It simply wouldnrsquot have beenpossible without himrdquo

Greg Gerhart

NAWCC Names Volunteer of the Year

RSVP of the CapitalRegion has named TanyaWest as the LancasterCounty Volunteer of theMonth for December

West has beenvolunteering withLancaster Countyorganizations sinceshortly after movingfrom Erie in the 1960sShe averages 500volunteer hours per year with manyyears significantly higher

West is the epitome ofvolunteerism as a way of life In thepast she served as a volunteer boardmember and officer of a dozennonprofit organizations ranging fromGirl Scouts to 4-H and from brain-injured children to the disabled

West continues to demonstrate hercommitment with eight different

Lancaster Countycommunity organizationsShe currently serves on theboards of Mental HealthAmerica and ContactLancaster Helpline

In addition shevolunteers with Kiwanisand Community ActionProgramrsquos povertysimulationsTanya West is great

example of volunteer service inLancaster County

For information on volunteeropportunities or to submit the name of avolunteer for future recognition emaillancasterrsvpcapregorg or call RSVPrsquosLancaster County office at (717) 847-1539 or the statewide Senior Corps ofPennsylvania hotline toll-free at (800)870-2616

Tanya West

West Chosen as Volunteer of the Month

16 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

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By Christina Cardamone

Seniors and baby boomers filled the Spooky NookSports complex in Manheim for the 18th annualLancaster County 50plus EXPO in November

The event co-hosted by OLP EvENtS and theLancaster County Office of Aging allowed visitors togather information on a variety of topics enjoyentertainment and attend informative sessions

As attendees gathered for this free one-day eventthey connected with exhibitors there to discuss homeimprovement health and wellness finances retirementcommunities funeral preplanning and more

ldquoI think the best thing about the EXPO at SpookyNook is the visibilityrdquo said Jenny Flamm a MessiahLifeways at Mount Joy County Homes representativeldquoLots of folks stopping to talk and have conversationand even if theyrsquore not particularly ready to make themove today or even tomorrow it will still be in theirmemoryrdquo

The 2014 Lancaster County 50plus EXPO featured aspecial focus on aging in place reflecting most boomersrsquoand seniorsrsquo wishes to age safely and comfortably intheir homes for as long as possible

United Disabilities Services presented a large displayof products available to help adults age in place such aswalk-in bathtubs and showers handrails scooters stairlifts and more

Alison Sprankle BS CMC and Lori BrenizerSmith CTRS MHAED of Good News Consultingpresented seminars on dementia care Listeners learnedwhat to expect as the disease progresses and how tocommunicate more effectively with the afflicted

Free health screenings also assisted guests in

evaluating their stroke risk balance BMI and hearing ldquo[The EXPO] gives the chance for people to ask a

question they may not ask by just coming andknocking on your doorrdquo said Ed Kurek of The GroffsFamily Funeral Home ldquoPeople are willing to ask hereon a one-on-one basis You can then talk to them andgive them some options and I think thatrsquos one goodreason to be hererdquo

As the day continued the crowd grew even larger ldquoI was really surprised at the turnoutrdquo Kurek added

ldquoI wasnrsquot expecting as many [visitors] as there wererdquoOne of those many visitors was Dottie Nikolaus of

Lancaster city who was no stranger to the 50plus EXPO ldquoIrsquove been here before and I really enjoy it I like the

variety of areas such as travel home repair and eventhe end-of-life servicesrdquo she said ldquoThe entertainmentthis year has been excellent toordquo

It was standing-room only when the dayrsquosentertainment kicked off at 10 am The Dutch AppleDinner Theatre performed select songs from theirfinishing 2014 show season and previewed numbersfrom their upcoming 2015 shows including Mid-LifeThe Crisis Continues Les Miseacuterables and Rogers andHammersteinrsquos Oklahoma

Guests enjoyed the vintage- and modern-era Lioneltrain sets that were on display thanks to CoolTrains Infull operation during the course of the EXPO thedisplay comprised three operating tracks eachshowcasing their own train as well as a miniature trainstation gas station convenience stores and tiny carsand trucks

Jerry Mitchell education and outreach specialistfrom the Office of Attorney General used acombination of video presentation and lecture to share

his knowledge on senior scams and how best to protectyour identity and assets from fraudulent activity

Stauffers of Kissel Hill Greenhouse Manager JayUlrich hosted a container-gardening demonstrationUlrich used a mix of annuals and perennials andshowed how to combine textures and colors to create aperfect focal point or accent

Chris Poje 2010 Pa StatE SENiOr idOL winnerserenaded the crowd with renditions of Sinatra andother musical artists from throughout the decades Histake on Lee Greenwoodrsquos ldquoGod Bless the USArdquo gotthe audience to its feet and singing with patriotic pride

That patriotism carried over at the Keystone MilitaryFamilies booth where EXPO attendees donated itemsor cash toward the nonprofitrsquos Stockings for Soldierscollection Each year KMF sends care packages andChristmas stockings to American soldiers serving athome and abroad

Back on stage 2012 Pa StatE SENiOr idOL winnerVickie Kissinger wooed the crowd with a set of smoothand powerful performances

Matt Macis a charismatic song-and-dance performerand a headliner in his own right presented familiartunes from Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Sinatraand other musical greats

Other fun features of the day were the new puttingcontestmdashthe winner took home $100 cashmdashand thefree salon services offered in the Pamper U ZoneGuests paused in their way around the EXPO floor totake advantage of a free haircut manicure or minimassage

The 50plus EXPOs presented by OLP EvENtS willreturn in spring 2015 For more information call(717)-285-1350 or visit www50plusexpopacom

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What do Bing Crosby ElvisPresley Martina McBrideAlvin and the Chipmunks

The Beach Boys Patty Loveless TheOsmonds Perry Como and TheMormon Tabernacle Choir have incommon

The answer They have all sung andrecorded the song ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo

ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo is in fact theworldrsquos most popular Christmas songhaving sold more than 125000000copies It has been recorded in DutchYiddish Japanese and even Swahili

Written by Irving Berlin ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo is a fascinating footnote inAmerican cultural history A Jewishsongwriter wrote a universal bestsellingsong about a day celebrating the birth ofChristianityrsquos founder

Also unusual is the fact that IrvingBerlin did not like the Christmas holidayThat time of year brought back memories

of the tragic death of his infant sonIrving Berlin Jr in December 1928

Berlinrsquos inspiration may have comefrom his being a lonely andnostalgic northeasterntransplant caught in LosAngeles during the holidayseason There the palmtrees and summerliketemperatures in Decembermade him yearn for hismore familiar winter coldweather and snow

Berlinrsquos song originally began with thisintroductory verse

The sun is shiningThe grass is greenThe orange and palm trees swayTherersquos never been such a dayIn Beverly Hills LABut itrsquos December the 24thAnd Irsquom longing to be up north hellip

And then follows the line known andsung all around the planet everyDecember ldquoIrsquom dreaming of a white

Christmas helliprdquo Berlinrsquos labors over this

song took placethroughout a night inJanuary 1940 Whencompleted Berlin wasexcited about his creationdescribing it as a ldquoroundrdquosong his term for thoserare tunes that seemed to

flow from him effortlessly and seamlessly ldquoWe working composers all too often

in the interest of expediency sharpen ourpencils get out that square sheet of paperand become too slickrdquo he later explainedldquoThose forced efforts are lsquosquarersquo songsBut sometimes a song is natural We maystart it to order for a specific scene orshow but our subconscious beings go towork and the song is just thererdquo

On a Monday morning when hecompleted ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo Berlinrushed to his office proclaiming toHelmy Kresa his transcriber ldquoI want youto take down a song I wrote over theweekend Not only is it the best song Iever wrote itrsquos the best song anybody everwroterdquo

Initially skeptical Kresa wrote downthe notes as Berlin sitting at a pianobegan to play the song While Kresalistened and transcribed his skepticismevaporated

ldquoAs he started to sing I knew rightaway that the way he juxtaposed thewarmth of Southern California with thecold snow would make it a hitrdquo Kresarecalled ldquoand when he sang the chorus Iknew it really was the greatest song everwritten I was as thrilled as he wasrdquo

The duo continued working

The Worldrsquos Most Popular Christmas Song

Fragments of History

Victor Parachin

please see SONG page 23

When readers meet me theynever want to talk to meInstead they excitedly look

all around for my husband sayingldquoWherersquos Bobrdquo

Everyone loves Bob But they feelsorry for him because I often make himlook like a doofus (which he is) in mycolumns They look at him with pity andsay ldquoYoursquore such a good sportrdquo

Well Irsquom here to tell you Bob adoresit when I write about him When I donrsquotinclude him hersquoll ask ldquoWhat about merdquowith an insanely disappointed look onhis face

Having said all that last week he hadto fast for routine blood work whichmeant no food after midnight No bigdeal right

Early that evening he was face downon the couch I knelt down andmassaged his shoulders

ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo I saidEver so slowly he raised his head

ldquoDonrsquot you remember the medicalprocedure Irsquom about to getrdquo

ldquoItrsquos not anoperation sweetsItrsquos just a bloodtestrdquo

He sat upldquoJUST A BLOODTESTrdquo

I quietly tiptoedout of the room

At five tomidnight I foundhim in the kitchengorging on frozenpizza

ldquoSheesh Bob Donrsquot you want to nukeit firstrdquo

ldquoTherersquos no timerdquoI lovingly took his hands but he

crazily pulled away and franticallysearched through the cookie jar

ldquoWhere are the peanut buttercookiesrdquo he said

Slowly I stepped backward andwhispered ldquoImdashImdashmay have finishedthem last nightrdquo

ldquoWHATrdquo

ldquoWell I um I wantedcookiesrdquo

ldquoOh so you wantedcookies did you I willnever forgive you for thisrdquo

He dragged himself offto bed I quietly got inbed too In exactly threeminutes he startedmoaning the song fromOliver ldquoFood gloriousfoodmdashhot sausage andmustardrdquo

Less than an hour later he sneezedonce and said ldquoStarvation has caused meto get a coldrdquo

Now I donrsquot like gender stereotypingBut I take that back when it comes to acold Thatrsquos because Bob gets ldquomancoldsrdquo During his last one he threwhimself an ldquoIrsquom going to dierdquo party

I realized that the way I wasapproaching this was all wrong So Ichanged And miraculously I also foundthe cure to the common cold

ldquoYoursquoll be OKrdquo I said ldquoRight afteryour blood work wersquoll get rid of yourcold Instead of heading to your favoritediner like we planned for a lusciousomelet made with grilled apples cheddarcheese and bacon wersquoll keep you onnothing but chicken broth all dayrdquo

Suddenly he stopped sneezingldquoSweets we couldnrsquot have gone to the

diner anywayrdquo I said ldquoYoursquore obviouslytoo weak from starvation Wersquoll go theresomeday sometimemdashfar far from nowsince it will clearly take a long time foryou to recover from your horrible fastingordealrdquo

And with that he jumped out of bedand said ldquoI feel greatrdquo

After the blood work we went to therestaurant where Bob made a speedyrecovery as he reveled in mouthfuls ofglorious food

That week I wound up with amonster cold I knew Bob would get backat me for how I tricked him into gettingbetter I stayed in bedmdashwaiting

He found my grandmotherrsquos quilt inthe cupboard and placed it on metenderly snugging it under my chin

Between sneezes I said ldquoThis is theworst cold Irsquove ever had Go ahead Makefun of me I deserve itrdquo

ldquoYep you dordquo he said putting on hisjacket and getting the car keys

ldquoBob yoursquore going out when Irsquom onmy deathbedrdquo

When he came home he had a bagwith him He took out a chicken pot piemy favorite Kleenex made with aloe acopy of People magazine and a carton ofmint chocolate chip ice cream

He propped up our pillows We spentthe day together watching Murphy Brownreruns and luxuriating in thebreathtaking nearness of each other

So of course everyone loves BobThatrsquos because we all know that he is justlike thismdashsensitive lovingcompassionate and adoringmdasheven whenI donrsquot have a cold

Saralee Perel is an award-winning nationallysyndicated columnist Her new book isCracked Nuts amp Sentimental Journeys StoriesFrom a Life Out of Balance To find out morevisit wwwsaraleeperelcom or emailsperelsaraleeperelcom

18 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

50plus Senior News continues to bring important information as well asentertaining articles to the 50+ community We at On-Line Publisherswould like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the

editorial contributors of 50plus Senior News

It is through the varied interestsand considerable talents of ourcontributors and freelance writersthat such a range of informativeand entertaining content isavailable to read each monthThe pages of 50plus Senior Newsare enriched by your contributions

Mike Clark (The Way I See It)

Angelo Coniglio (The Search for Our Ancestry)

Al Goodman (Beyond the Battlefield )

Andrea Gross (Traveltizers)

John Johnston (Social Security News)

Dr Lori (Art and Antiques)

Gloria May (NurseNews)

Clyde McMillan-Gamber (The Beauty in Nature)

Jim Miller (The Savvy Senior)

Victor Parachin (Fragments of History)

Saralee Perel (Such is Life)

Dr Leonard Perry (The Green Mountain Gardener)

Ted Rickard (The Squint-Eyed Senior)

Sy Rosen (Older But Not Wiser)

Walt Sonneville (My 22 Centsrsquo Worth)

Nick Thomas (Tinseltown Talks)

Robert Wilcox (Salute to a Veteran)

Judith Zausner (Creativity Matters)

Thank YouColumnists

Such is Life

Saralee Perel

When a Man Canrsquot Have Food

Bob and Saralee at the diner

The best of Christmases and thehigh point of the feast daymarking the beginning of the

Christian era was the year I got theelectric train An electric train has a lot ofpieces And you can take the pieces apartand put them back together in your ownfashion any old way you want to

The next best part of Christmas wascousin-visiting Here the cousinsmdashalmostall male and within a couple years of myown agemdashbecame real people not justthe last or next wearer of hand-me-downldquoSunday bestrdquo

They were here in person kids I couldplay with bringing with them the cold-fresh of December into our second-floorapartment

Gift inspection was the first order ofbusiness for visiting cousins Even beforehellos it was ldquoWhad-ja-getrdquomdashall oneword Without waiting for a responsethis was followed by ldquoWhad-else-ja-getrdquo

The year of the electric train was atriumph of familial snobberyQuestioning never got past the firstldquowhad-ja-getrdquo Instantly four cousinswere on hands and knees takingeverything apart to rearrange it revisingit to anything but the drearilysymmetrical layout plotted by Lionel

There was never enough track ofcourse There never would bemdashnot forthe fledgling empire builders who werealready looking down the hall to thedining room wondering how manypieces and how many Christmases itwould take to get there

There was one other Christmas giftthat even among my cousins wouldsquash the ldquowhad-ja-getsrdquo If you got anErector Set you simply pointed at thebox

You tried not to look too superioracting as though lavish gifts were an

everyday thingwith you Youmight beinterrupted byyour auntinsisting youtry on ldquoat leastthe jacketrdquofrom theSunday outfither son hadfinallyoutgrown But the moment was stillyours

The Erector Set consisted entirely ofparts Nothing was put together in thefirst place hundreds of metal pieces steelwheels nuts and boltsmdashendlesspossibilities for both construction andeventual dismembermentmdashand theruination of hundreds of vacuumcleaners

(My Aunt Ella used to claim that theErector Set people were subsidized by theHoover people But then Aunt Ella alsoclaimed that opening an umbrellaindoors made the roof leak and onerainy spring she turned out to be rightabout that)

One year a cousin we visited got anIrish Mail This was a sidewalk vehiclethat you steered with your feet andpropelled by working a handlebar backand forth

It was really a neat machine and onceyou got the rhythm of it you could workup some real speedmdashplenty enough tobecome a pedestrian hazard and getyelled at

But the Irish Mail was expensive andthus unheard of in his neighborhood soit simply had to be ldquodorkyrdquo which meantit was soon abandoned and left in a darkcorner of the cousinrsquos basement It was agift from the other side of the family an

uncle bymarriage wholived in a swellapartmentbuilding thatdidnrsquot allowkids

There was asuper-deluxemodel of theErector Set thatactually had a

miniature steam engine with it None ofus cousins had one but there was anonly child named Arnold who lived in afirst-floor apartment down the blockwho did

The engine would have made a lot offriends for Arnold who could have usedsome help in that department since henot only had steel-rimmed glasses butwore braces too

But his mother wouldnrsquot let anybody

play with it because it was too dangerousSo we kept pushing Arnold into snowbanks or bushes for all the next year untilhe and his steam engine finally moved tothe suburbs

Eventually the cousins went separateways Some uncles became prosperousand relocated to airier neighborhoodsToday the children of the cousins andthe cousins of the cousins donrsquot evenknow one another

Which is a pity really If all thecousins chipped in we could get theextra track for the train and the ErectorSet with the miniature steam engineThen wersquod get together again and makeall those nifty things that are pictured onthe lids of the boxes

A collection of Ted Rickardrsquos family-funessays is titled Anything Worth Knowing ILearned from the Grandkids It is nowavailable in paperback on Amazoncom

www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 19

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Theodore Rickard

Cousins for Christmas

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mjoyceonlinepubcom

Artist Shares 100 Faces 100 StoriesPhotographer Molly Kraybillrsquos

display on aging ldquoOne Hundredrdquowill be on display in the Harvest ViewGallery of Landis Homes from 430to 830 pm through Jan 15

A 2009 graduate of LancasterMennonite High School Kraybillgraduated in 2013 from EasternMennonite University inHarrisonburg Va with a degree inphotography and digitalcommunications

The ldquoart of agingrdquo took on newmeaning for Kraybill whophotographed women ages 1 to 100

for her senior art show titled ldquoOneHundredrdquo

ldquolsquoOne Hundredrsquo is an explorationof the female experience of agingrdquosays Kraybill ldquoI photographed onefemale for every age 1 through 100and asked each one the samequestion lsquoWhat do you like aboutyour agersquo

ldquoThe result is a colorful visualjourney through the wisdom painand joy that aging brings Frombraces to wrinkles from the simpledelights of being a kindergartner tothe losses of older age I have found

that age is something to be celebratedembraced and most importantlynothing to be ashamed ofrdquo

For Kraybill talking with theparticipants shed new light on aging

ldquoThey made me realize that Ishouldnrsquot be scared of the futurerdquo saidKraybill ldquoIt makes me appreciateliving in the moment

ldquoIrsquom excited to agerdquoLandis Homes is located at 1001

E Oregon Road Lititz Moreinformation is available atwwwlandishomesorg or by calling(717) 381-3550

Pumpkin ContestCelebrates Creativity

Lancaster native Molly Kraybill currently lives inWashington DC where she teaches digital art

in a public elementary school

Residents staff and localvolunteers at Garden Spot Villagerecently teamed up for the first-ever on-campus ldquoPack-A-Paloozardquoto benefit Operation ChristmasChild a project of SamaritanrsquosPurse an international Christianrelief and evangelismorganization

The group packed 120 red-and-green holiday-themedshoeboxes with school and craftsupplies toys toothbrushes andtoothpaste and other items Theboxes will be distributed to needychildren overseas

In addition to the boxespacked at Pack-A-Palooza GardenSpot Village distributed another 100boxes to individual residents forpacking Packers included a personal

note of encouragement in each boxSamaritanrsquos Purse has run

Operation Christmas Child each yearsince 1993

First place ndash The Carousel created bythe St Annersquos receptionist office

Second place ndash The Popcorn Bucket(SARC cinema) created by the first-floor

nursing staff Third place ndash The GumballMachine created by the

admissions and social work team

After the votes were compiled thewinners of the annual St AnnersquosRetirement Community pumpkin-decorating contest were announced at thecommunityrsquos annual Halloween party

The winners were

Volunteers Barbara SlowthowerShirley Fulton and Therese Hodson sortcrayons and other supplies to be packedinto shoeboxes for Operation ChristmasChild during the recent Pack-A-Palooza

event at Garden Spot Village

GSV Hosts First On-CampusPack-A-PaloozaThe Garden Spot Village holiday train

room celebrating its 10th anniversary thisyear is open to the public from 130 to 4pm on Saturdays through Dec 27

Even repeat visitors will find lots ofnew highlights on both O-gauge andHO-gauge layouts

The O-gauge layout features a hobocamp Sunoco Oil siding many detailedstructures and LED lighting A newLionel Legacy remote control systemmakes it possible to run five trains atonce

Now visitors can push a button tomove workers around a control towerand operate a sawmill with a conveyor-belt log loader

These new features are in addition toan operating freight station coal loadergas station and water tower

Visitors will also see a 15-foot earlyhandcrafted Lionel O-gauge circus train

This year club members can operatemuch of the HO-gauge display through

a computer or smart phone The displaynow features more detailed roadcrossings with crossing gates that raiseand lower with flashing lights andringing bells

Visitors will still be able to get anengineerrsquos-eye view from the engine ofone of the trains on a 55-inch wallmonitor

Garden Spot Village is located at 433S Kinzer Ave Admission is freedonations are accepted For informationand directions call (717) 355-6000

Garden Spot Village Train Clubmembers Mike Lanyon left and

Mike ldquoFitzrdquo Fitzgerald

Holiday Train Room Open to Public

because I eventually got him into ittoordquo

Leh began to study antiques learningfrom older people hersquod meet at the fleamarkets who would show him what tolook for and what wasnrsquot worth it

From there he gained an interest inblue-decorated stoneware which hefound more interesting than bottles aseach was handmade and uniquelydecorated

ldquoI learned at some point that diversityis goodrdquo he said ldquoI got into all avenuesof antiquing buying painted furnitureiron glass pottery oil paintings basketsand chinardquo

While he works full-time as asalesman estimator Leh has filled hisweekends running to different auctionsHe still loves variety but he keeps asharp eye out for his favorite blue crocks

He looks for ones with specialdecorations Tulips and other floraldesigns are most common with fruitfalling as a close second and birds as athird The rarest finds have moons catsor dogs

Leh has close to 100 crocks in hispersonal collection and said he canrsquot evenbegin to count the bottles No matterhow many he gets he keeps his findslocal

His fascination with history pushedhim to sell his home and move inSeptember to a 1798 stone house builtby Thomas Pettit the son of a countyfounder

The architecture is unparalleled Lehsaid There are seven fireplaces thickwindow boxes and original chair railsand hardwood floors through the home

The house was added to the NationalRegister of Historic Places in 1983 It isthe perfect environment for Lehrsquosnumerous treasures now displayed andincorporated into the housersquos deacutecor

ldquoI just love historyrdquo he said ldquoIt makes

perfect sense for me to have a place likethis to fill with the items I am sofascinated withrdquo

While antiques became a huge part ofLehrsquos life he slowly made it a familyaffair His father bought a home inupstate New York that was built in 1894and together they decorated it withperiod items that fit the theme of thehome

Over the years his fatherrsquos collectiongrew and he started selling things withhis son sharing a booth at a localantique mart Soon they had two boothsand eventually three The younger Lehno longer has a booth but his father stillruns one out of Easton Pa

A lot of the antiques Leh tries to sellare higher-end items that can sit too longat a local market He finds better luck

sending those to auctionsVisiting one is an experience he

saidldquoItrsquos the people itrsquos the food itrsquos

the triprdquo he said ldquoTherersquos not anauction I donrsquot go to where I donrsquot

know peoplerdquoAlthough antiquing can be expensive

it doesnrsquot have to be Leh saidHersquos bought many things for more

than $10000 including a LancasterCounty farm table he bought thissummer

But there are a variety of levels atwhich people can get involved headded

Every year he goes to the BaltimoreBottle Show where he sees many kidsgetting started at the same age he didSome of them walk in with $5 and leavewith 10 bottles ready to start acollection they can build on

Many of them can even specialize incertain bottles such as medicine bottlesor soda and beer bottles

ldquoMy problem was I specialized ineverythingrdquo he said laughing

Leh also finds value not necessarily inthe expensive items but in the ones thatare the most unusual

ldquoWhat they were wherever they camefrom what they were used formdashthosestories are what interest merdquo Leh said

Early Pennsylvania settlers brought alittle bit of nature into their own homeshe said painting furniture pottery andother decorations

ldquoThose are some of my favoriteitemsrdquo he said ldquoAt one point they wereall close to someonersquos heart And I liketo think I can appreciate them nowrdquo

Please note submissions must be received bythe 10th of the month prior to insertion

Submissions will be included as space permits

For more information or to submit your happenings email Megan Joyce at mjoyceonlinepubcom or mail to

50plus Senior NewsMegan Joyce

3912 Abel Drive Columbia PA 17512

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TREASURE from page 1

Some of Lehrsquos antique bottlecollection including figural

bitters bottles historical flasksand early medicine bottles

Back row from left Gaudy Dutch cup andplate Rabbitware plate Leeds plate Centerfrom left eagle butter print pewter master

salt seated Redware dog and cow butter print

Leh acquired this local farm table(circa 1820) in summer 2014

22 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

Lancaster County

Calendar of EventsCocalico Senior Association ndash (717) 336-7489Dec 12 10 am ndash Music with Sandy HeiseyDec 18 10 am ndash Compass Mark Program on ProvisionsDec 24 9 am ndash Christmas Party

Columbia Senior Center ndash (717) 684-4850Dec 3 1015 am ndash Christmas BingoDec 11 10 am ndash Christmas Special Quarryville

Presbyterian SingersDec 30 1015 am ndash New Yearrsquos Eve Party and Luncheon

Elizabethtown Area Senior Center ndash (717) 367-7984 Dec 4 10 am ndash Radio City Christmas Show VideoDec 10 10 am ndash Bingo Buddies with PreschoolDec 15 1030 am ndash Christmas Activity and Craft

Lancaster House North Happy Hearts Club SeniorCenter ndash (717) 299-1278Tuesdays 1 pm ndash Varied ActivitiesThursdays noon ndash Pinochle

Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center ndash (717) 299-3943Dec 10 930 am ndash Haircuts and ManicuresDec 12 930 am ndash Holiday Music with InstrumentsDec 24 930 am ndash Holiday Program with Santa Claus

Lancaster Rec Senior Center ndash (717) 392-2115 ext 147Dec 12 915 am ndash Benefits of POADec 18 9 am ndash Christmas PartyDec 24 1030 am ndash Baking and Decorating Christmas

Cookies

Lititz Senior Center ndash (717) 626-2800Dec 3 10 am ndash Ice Cream Social with Lancashire HallDec 10 10 am ndash Children from Owl Hill Learning

Center VisitDec 24 10 am ndash Christmas Party and Music

Luis Munoz Marin Senior Center ndash (717) 295-7989Dec 9 10 am ndash Memory Box ProjectDec 11 10 am ndash Crafty Gift Ideas for GrandchildrenDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party

Millersville Senior Center ndash (717) 871-9600Mondays and Fridays 9 am ndash Healthy Steps in Motion

ExerciseDec 19 10 am ndash Cookie ExchangeDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Music with Penn Manor Chorus

Next Gen Senior Center ndash (717) 786-4770Dec 8 930 am ndash Holiday Craft CenterpiecesDec 18 1015 am ndash Smith Middle School SingersDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party

Rodney Park Happy Hearts Club Senior Center ndash(717) 393-7786 Tuesdays noon ndash Pinochle Wednesdays 1 pm ndash Varied Activities Thursdays noon ndash Bingo

Community Programs Free and open to the public

Support Groups Free and open to the public

Dec 3 7 to 815 pmAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupWillow Lakes Outpatient Center212 Willow Valley Lakes Drive Willow Street(717) 464-9365

Dec 8 10 to 11 amAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6076jmortongardenspotvillageorg

Dec 18 noonBrain Tumor Support GroupLancaster General Health Campus Wellness Center2100 Harrisburg Pike Lancaster(717) 626-2894

Dec 22 2 to 3 pmParkinsonrsquos Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6259jshaffergardenspotvillageorg

Dec 24 6 to 8 pmEpilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania SupportGroupLancaster General HospitalStager Room 5555 N Duke St Lancaster(800) 887-7165 ext 104

Saturdays in December 130 to 4 pmTrain Room Holiday Open HouseGarden Spot Village Train Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6000

Dec 1 6 pmRed Rose Singles MeetingHossrsquos Steak amp Sea House100 W Airport Road Lititz(717) 406-6098

Dec 7 3 pmPublic Singing of Handelrsquos MessiahGrace Lutheran Church517 N Queen St Lancaster(717) 397-2748

Dec 14 9 am to 3 pmPennsylvania Music ExpoContinental Inn2285 Lincoln Highway EastLancaster(717) 898-1246wwwrecordcollectorsorg

Dec 19 6 to 9 pmMusic FridaysDowntown Lancaster (717) 341-0028

Senior Center Activities

Library Programs

Lititz Public Library 651 Kissel Hill Road Lititz (717) 626-2255Dec 3 630 pm ndash Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster CountyDec 8 130 to 330 pm Dec 16 6 to 8 pm ndash Scrabble Meet-UpsDec 16 11 am ndash Reel Talk for Everyone The Pianist

If you have an eventyou would like to includeplease email information to mjoyceonlinepubcom for

consideration

Winter is Coming hellipBefore the weather gets too

cold you should protect yourhouse and family from theelements

Here are some essential areas tocheck

Roofbull Look for missing shinglescracked flashing and brokenoverhanging tree limbs

bull Check the chimney for mortardeterioration and loose bricksInspect the underside of the rooffrom the attic for signs of leakage

Exteriorbull Check the foundation for cracksin the concrete or low spots in thesoil where water can accumulateagainst the foundation

bull Examine the caulking in the

siding and around the windowand door trims

Heat

bull Turn on the heating system andensure that the heat is beingdelivered to all outlets

bull Check the filter and change it ifnecessary Keep extra filtersaround so you can change itduring the winter season

www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 23

SONG from page 17

developing and refining ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo over several weeks and thenput it away

More than a year later in April 1941Berlin and film director Mark Sandrichwere working on a new movie HolidayInn when Berlin realized it would be theperfect forum for his Christmas song

On the Paramount Studios set wasWalter Scharf a staff music arrangerassigned to Berlin His task was to turnBerlinrsquos tunes into full-fledged orchestralnumbers

Scharf remembers Berlin tapping outldquoWhite Christmasrdquo on a piano Berlin

only had two years of formal schoolingand never learned to read or write musicScharf recalls Berlinrsquos first performance asa ldquovery roughrdquo rendition

Bing Crosby who overheard Berlinplaying the piece was not impressedCrosby a devout Catholic wantedldquoWhite Christmasrdquo removed from thefilm because he thought it would furthersecularize Christmas which he felt shouldbe a religious season

It was Scharf who eased Crosbyrsquosconcern telling the singer he thoughtldquoWhite Christmasrdquo would turn out wellReportedly Crosby rolled his eyes saying

ldquoI hope sordquoHoliday Inn opened in New York on

Aug 4 1942 It featured Bing Crosby asa singer and Fred Astaire as a dancerWhile Berlin was ecstatic andenthusiastic the reviewers barely noticedor mentioned the production

Before long however the song ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo was becoming a hit Themovie won an Oscar for Best Song in1943 and was also nominated for BestScoring of a Musical Picture and BestOriginal Story

Because the country was in the darkestdays of World War II many welcomed

this sentimental reminder of home As aresult Crosbyrsquos recording of ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo has sold more than 30 millionrecords

Crosby was amazed at the publicresponse to the song As a member of theUSOrsquos traveling ensemble he was askedby troops serving in World War II to singldquoWhite Christmasrdquo no matter what timeof year it was

More than 150 different performerswho run the entire musical gamut haverecorded this piece Crosbyrsquos version alonewas listed as the all-time top single by TheGuinness Book of World Records

asset to the giftedSuper achievers frequently are driven

to succeed to escape their ldquoBlack Dogrdquo asWinston Churchill described his owndark moods Those who have beenafflicted with psychiatric maladies includeAbraham Lincoln Sir Isaac NewtonNoah Webster Samuel Johnson Ludwigvan Beethoven Charles Darwin ErnestHemingway Walt Whitman Edgar AllanPoe and Herman Melville

If todayrsquos medications had sedatedtheir psyches would they have been lessdriven to achieve

Crossword puzzles have long served asa choice for those who seek mentalstimulation Now the trend is towardcomputer games AARP has free gameson their website wwwaarporg

For Einstein theorizing may havebeen his equivalent of a computer gameBut he benefited also by playing theviolin to exercise his brain

In 1890 William James in his ThePrinciples of Psychology theorized thatldquoorganic matter especially nerve tissueseems endowed with a very extraordinarydegree of plasticityrdquo

For 50 years that hypothesis wasignored The conventional scientificwisdom held that the brain cannot createneural growth its structure is immutable

Neuroscientists now know throughresearch of neuroplasticity that the brainis capable throughout a lifetime ofstrengthening and creating neuralconnections adapting and reorganizingfollowing injury illness or behavioralalterations

Experiment with ways in which youcan be the gatekeeper of your brainrsquosrehabilitation What is your choice

computer games violin lessons bridgechess painting portraits or landscapes ormaybe crossword puzzles

As with the selection of anantidepressant medication we may haveto try several to find which works bestfor usWalt Sonneville a retired market-researchanalyst is the author of My 22 Centsrsquo WorthThe Higher-Valued Opinion of a SeniorCitizen and A Musing Moment MeditativeEssays on Life and Learning books ofpersonal-opinion essays free of partisan andsectarian viewpoints Contact him atwaltsonnevilleverizonnet

MIND from page 14

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Silent OvationI purse my lipsmdashmy cheeks widenjaw stiffensnostrils flarebrow scoresneck braceseyebrows blendhands clenchas if willpowerand taught muscles alonecould plug the wall and hold back the deep seaBut eyes slowly fill spilltears betray what lies unfathomedWhat assails my earspours over my heartrsquotil it tremblesCrumbles

Musicflows across my mindslides under invisible barriersvibrates faint chordsstirs tension

A bugler plays ldquoTapsrdquomdasha lyrist soothes with psalmsmdasha choir declares Messiahrsquos ldquoHallelujahrdquomdashorchestras play once-defiant ldquoFinlandiardquomdashgold medalists glow in national anthemrsquos auramdashor a chorus underscores Jean Valjeanrsquos plea ldquoBring Him HomerdquoWithout warningIrsquom tuned and tiedto abiding themesof certain endingstemporal triumphspromising tomorrowsmdashnew secret anniversariesof the heartmdashmy own momentous momentsmarked anointedinfused with tears

Written and submitted by Evelyn Merriam

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Damaged pieces of costume jewelrycan be the source for jewelrypictures by sewing or gluingthe broken pieces onto a piece of velvetfelt or fabric Then the textileis framed as you would a collage

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Country music star MirandaLambert carried a brooch bouquet ather country-themed wedding It is acool union of vintage and Victorian

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Traveltizers Travel Appetizers Stories that Whet the Appetite for Travel

By Andrea Gross

Irsquom half-submerged in a luxuriouswhirlpool tub sipping from a glass ofsweet ice wine and looking out the

window at the cascading waters ofHorseshoe Falls the largest of the threefalls that make up Niagara Falls

Over there in the distance is theUnited States Here at the RadissonHotel is Canada

Divided in part by the Niagara Riverthe two countries share the falls withHorseshoe on the Canadian side andAmerican and Bridal Veil falls technicallyin the United States although betterviewed from Canada

Theyrsquore not the tallest falls in theworld but theyrsquore among the mostpowerful and tonight illuminated infestive colors theyrsquore surely the mostbeautiful

Waterfalls wine and a whirlpooltubmdashcould there be a more glorious wayto spend New Yearrsquos Eve I think not buta party is waiting outsidemdashnot just any

party but one of the grandest in Canadaand the only one thatrsquos televised fromcoast to coast

In short ldquoItrsquos Canadarsquos answer toTimes Squarerdquo says Niagara Falls MayorJim Diodati

My husband and I don our parkasmdashDecember weather in Niagara typicallyranges from the low 20s to the mid-30smdashand set out for Queen VictoriaPark

Itrsquos not far from the hotel and as we

walk along the path bordering the fallswersquore surrounded by trees sparkling withmore than a million lights and more than100 illuminated displays representingeverything from Noahrsquos ark and an Inuitkayak to humongous Canadian andUnited States flags

By the time we arrive at the parkmusic is blaring from the stage and theplace is packed with revelers Off to theside the Skylon Tower rises 775 feetabove the falls

The circular top which resembles aspace station is aglow with lights andthe exterior glass-enclosed elevator calledthe ldquoYellow Bugrdquo streaks up and downferrying visitors to and from therevolving dining room and observationdeck at the top

The countdown begins shortly beforemidnight Eight seven six hellip one TheYellow Bug zooms to the top fireworksexplode from the tower and the crowdroars Then led by the performers onstage everyone begins singing ldquoAuldLang Synerdquo

Niagara Fallsrsquo New Yearrsquos Bash

Niagara Falls consists of three separate waterfallsFrom left American Falls Bridal Veil Falls Horseshoe Falls

Horseshoe Falls is wider than sevenfootball fields and as the water dropsthe distance of a 13-story building itcreates an explosion of mist

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Itrsquos almost 1 am when we head backto the Radisson and we have to run tocatch the Falls Incline Railway before itcloses This saves us the uphill hike fromthe street-level park to the FallsviewTourist Area where the hotels casinoeateries and shops are located

We arrive in our room chilled butthrilled ready to start the new year

The next day we explore more ofNiagararsquos winter offerings

After walking farther along the 3-mileillumination route we warm up amongstthe poinsettias and Christmas cacti at theFloral Showhouse and then make ourway to Journey Behind the Falls anattraction that helps us truly appreciatethe size and splendor of Niagara

Dressed in waterproof ponchos(distributed free at the entrance) weslosh through tunnels to emerge 13stories below ground level at the pointwhere Horseshoe Falls crashes into theLower Niagara River

Wersquore showered with mist as theequivalent of more than 1 millionbathtubs full of water rush over the fallsevery hour traveling at a speed of 25mph (During the winter the lowerobservation deck is closed but therersquosdrama and moisture aplenty on theupper deck)

Although itrsquos possible to see all threefalls from the ground-level walkway wetake a helicopter ride in order to betterunderstand the arearsquos geography From up

high we can see how the Niagara Riverwhich begins in Lake Erie and flowsnorth into Lake Ontario divides as itcircles around Goat Island

The southern side plummets over acliff to form Horseshoe Falls while thenorthern side leads to American Falls andBridal Veil Falls These two smaller fallsare in turn separated from each other bythe much smaller landmass of LunaIsland

Finally since the Niagara Peninsula isone of the top ice-wine-producingregions in the world we visit InniskillinEstate Winery an award-winningproducer of the luxury wine We see thevineyards where harvesting of the frozengrapes has just begun watch a video ofthe production process and sample threedifferent types of ice wine RieslingCabernet Franc and Sparkling

We canrsquot agree on which one we likebest so we splurge on mini-bottles ofeach If we canrsquot make it back to Niagaranext year at least wersquoll be able tocelebrate at homemdashbut it wonrsquot be thesame without the whirlpool tub and themagnificent view of the falls

If you goNiagararsquos Winter Festival of Lights

runs through Jan 12 2015wwwniagaraparkscomwwwradissoncomniagarafallsca

Photos copy Irv Green unless otherwise notedstory by Andrea Gross (wwwandreagrosscom)

Photo courtesy of Winter Festival of Lights

Niagararsquos Winter Festival of Lightsfeatures a Christmas Tree Walk that

extends more than 3 miles

Photo courtesy of Niagara Parks Commission

The Falls are illuminated at night adding tothe festive air of the holiday season

Photo courtesy of Niagara Parks Commission

Fireworks mark the coming of theNew Year during Niagararsquos

New Yearrsquos Eve bash

Photo courtesy of Winter Festival of Lights

A three-story-tall illuminated flag ofCanada welcomes folks from the

United States who make up half of the11 million travelers who visit

Niagara each year

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SaturdayJanuary 17 2015

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LocationLancasterCountyCentralParkPavilion22(KiwanisLodge)

Prizes will be awarded to the overall top three male and female finishersand top three male and female finishers in each age category

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When you were much muchyounger you may havewondered if your mind was

playing tricks Has that monster underyour childhood bed vanished only to bereplaced by other mental quirks alsounsettling as you age Where did I leave my keys The check I wrote a moment ago is not

in sight The envelope in which it is to bemailed is here in front of me I keep hearing the same song over and

over in my mind (a phenomenon calledldquoearwormsrdquo)

You are not losing your mind Theseare mild irritations not alarms Alarmsare triggered when you forget to turn offthe range or you become disoriented asto time or place

That famous painting called TheScream of Nature by Norwegian artistEdvard Munch intrigues us because itportrays how we feel on occasion The

agonized subject inthe painting isclasping his headwith the palms ofhis hands themouth opened intoa large oval thepanicked eyesglancing skyward

He stands on abridge but theartist does notshow to where thebridge leads Whatlies ahead

PerhapsMunchrsquos figuresuffers fromgerontophobiawhich is the irrational fear of aging andwhat lies ahead Symptoms include anyof several apprehensions such as socialisolation inadequate resources and

inability to remainphysically self-sufficient

Most seniors do notexperience that phobiaon a recurring basisYet we are fascinated byMunchrsquos paintingbecause it illustrates arare extreme in ourresponse to anxieties

Seniors like othersexperience normalepisodic bouts ofmelancholy It can besevere temporarily aswhen brought on bydeath of someone inthe family or a friend

Less severe is holiday melancholy wherewe feel excluded from participating withothers in the general merriment

Causes of our dark moods are not

always clear It could be eitherinsufficient or excessive sleep stresstaking or not taking medication orsimply a misdiagnosis

If the melancholy becomes chronicone might be prescribed anantidepressant Some prescriptions workfor some people and not others Patientsreportedly try different antidepressants todetermine which works best Theyrsquorecaught in a casino of choices where theyhope to place the right bet

Severe melancholy or depression hasbeen a characteristic of many of the mostimportant contributors to our culture Ifthese personalities had lived during whatis called the ldquoProzac Generationrdquo wemight have been deprived of their genius

Aristotle concluded that ldquoall men whohave become outstanding in philosophystatesmanship poetry or the arts aremelancholicrdquo He saw melancholy as an

Are You Losing Your Mind

My 22 Centsrsquo Worth

Walt Sonneville

The Scream of Natureby Edvard Munch

please see MIND page 23

www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 15

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The NationalAssociation of Watch ampClock Collectorsrsquo(NAWCC) Watch ampClock Museum and theLibrary amp ResearchCenter named Mariettaresident GregoryGerhart Volunteer of theYear Recently Gerhartreceived an award for hisgenerous contribution oftime

Gerhartrsquos uncle a member of theNAWCC introduced him to theassociation more than 40 years agoGerhart has been a member for manyyears and after he retired from theKellogg Company he decided topursue his interest in the NAWCC byvolunteering at the museum

He regularly enjoys greetingworldwide members and visitors

guiding group tours andtaking on various museumgallery projects Gerhartrsquospositive experience nowincludes serving as a part-time gallery attendant

ldquoGreg took it uponhimself to makeimprovements in themuseumrsquos lighting byusing his technicalexperience in rebuildingthe museumrsquos display case

lighting unitsrdquo said Noel Poiriermuseum director

ldquoWith funds from a donor andsupport from the unitsrsquo manufacturerGreg was able to singlehandedlyimprove the experience of ourmuseum visitors by ensuring that theobjects on display are adequatelylighted It simply wouldnrsquot have beenpossible without himrdquo

Greg Gerhart

NAWCC Names Volunteer of the Year

RSVP of the CapitalRegion has named TanyaWest as the LancasterCounty Volunteer of theMonth for December

West has beenvolunteering withLancaster Countyorganizations sinceshortly after movingfrom Erie in the 1960sShe averages 500volunteer hours per year with manyyears significantly higher

West is the epitome ofvolunteerism as a way of life In thepast she served as a volunteer boardmember and officer of a dozennonprofit organizations ranging fromGirl Scouts to 4-H and from brain-injured children to the disabled

West continues to demonstrate hercommitment with eight different

Lancaster Countycommunity organizationsShe currently serves on theboards of Mental HealthAmerica and ContactLancaster Helpline

In addition shevolunteers with Kiwanisand Community ActionProgramrsquos povertysimulationsTanya West is great

example of volunteer service inLancaster County

For information on volunteeropportunities or to submit the name of avolunteer for future recognition emaillancasterrsvpcapregorg or call RSVPrsquosLancaster County office at (717) 847-1539 or the statewide Senior Corps ofPennsylvania hotline toll-free at (800)870-2616

Tanya West

West Chosen as Volunteer of the Month

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Seniors and baby boomers filled the Spooky NookSports complex in Manheim for the 18th annualLancaster County 50plus EXPO in November

The event co-hosted by OLP EvENtS and theLancaster County Office of Aging allowed visitors togather information on a variety of topics enjoyentertainment and attend informative sessions

As attendees gathered for this free one-day eventthey connected with exhibitors there to discuss homeimprovement health and wellness finances retirementcommunities funeral preplanning and more

ldquoI think the best thing about the EXPO at SpookyNook is the visibilityrdquo said Jenny Flamm a MessiahLifeways at Mount Joy County Homes representativeldquoLots of folks stopping to talk and have conversationand even if theyrsquore not particularly ready to make themove today or even tomorrow it will still be in theirmemoryrdquo

The 2014 Lancaster County 50plus EXPO featured aspecial focus on aging in place reflecting most boomersrsquoand seniorsrsquo wishes to age safely and comfortably intheir homes for as long as possible

United Disabilities Services presented a large displayof products available to help adults age in place such aswalk-in bathtubs and showers handrails scooters stairlifts and more

Alison Sprankle BS CMC and Lori BrenizerSmith CTRS MHAED of Good News Consultingpresented seminars on dementia care Listeners learnedwhat to expect as the disease progresses and how tocommunicate more effectively with the afflicted

Free health screenings also assisted guests in

evaluating their stroke risk balance BMI and hearing ldquo[The EXPO] gives the chance for people to ask a

question they may not ask by just coming andknocking on your doorrdquo said Ed Kurek of The GroffsFamily Funeral Home ldquoPeople are willing to ask hereon a one-on-one basis You can then talk to them andgive them some options and I think thatrsquos one goodreason to be hererdquo

As the day continued the crowd grew even larger ldquoI was really surprised at the turnoutrdquo Kurek added

ldquoI wasnrsquot expecting as many [visitors] as there wererdquoOne of those many visitors was Dottie Nikolaus of

Lancaster city who was no stranger to the 50plus EXPO ldquoIrsquove been here before and I really enjoy it I like the

variety of areas such as travel home repair and eventhe end-of-life servicesrdquo she said ldquoThe entertainmentthis year has been excellent toordquo

It was standing-room only when the dayrsquosentertainment kicked off at 10 am The Dutch AppleDinner Theatre performed select songs from theirfinishing 2014 show season and previewed numbersfrom their upcoming 2015 shows including Mid-LifeThe Crisis Continues Les Miseacuterables and Rogers andHammersteinrsquos Oklahoma

Guests enjoyed the vintage- and modern-era Lioneltrain sets that were on display thanks to CoolTrains Infull operation during the course of the EXPO thedisplay comprised three operating tracks eachshowcasing their own train as well as a miniature trainstation gas station convenience stores and tiny carsand trucks

Jerry Mitchell education and outreach specialistfrom the Office of Attorney General used acombination of video presentation and lecture to share

his knowledge on senior scams and how best to protectyour identity and assets from fraudulent activity

Stauffers of Kissel Hill Greenhouse Manager JayUlrich hosted a container-gardening demonstrationUlrich used a mix of annuals and perennials andshowed how to combine textures and colors to create aperfect focal point or accent

Chris Poje 2010 Pa StatE SENiOr idOL winnerserenaded the crowd with renditions of Sinatra andother musical artists from throughout the decades Histake on Lee Greenwoodrsquos ldquoGod Bless the USArdquo gotthe audience to its feet and singing with patriotic pride

That patriotism carried over at the Keystone MilitaryFamilies booth where EXPO attendees donated itemsor cash toward the nonprofitrsquos Stockings for Soldierscollection Each year KMF sends care packages andChristmas stockings to American soldiers serving athome and abroad

Back on stage 2012 Pa StatE SENiOr idOL winnerVickie Kissinger wooed the crowd with a set of smoothand powerful performances

Matt Macis a charismatic song-and-dance performerand a headliner in his own right presented familiartunes from Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Sinatraand other musical greats

Other fun features of the day were the new puttingcontestmdashthe winner took home $100 cashmdashand thefree salon services offered in the Pamper U ZoneGuests paused in their way around the EXPO floor totake advantage of a free haircut manicure or minimassage

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What do Bing Crosby ElvisPresley Martina McBrideAlvin and the Chipmunks

The Beach Boys Patty Loveless TheOsmonds Perry Como and TheMormon Tabernacle Choir have incommon

The answer They have all sung andrecorded the song ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo

ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo is in fact theworldrsquos most popular Christmas songhaving sold more than 125000000copies It has been recorded in DutchYiddish Japanese and even Swahili

Written by Irving Berlin ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo is a fascinating footnote inAmerican cultural history A Jewishsongwriter wrote a universal bestsellingsong about a day celebrating the birth ofChristianityrsquos founder

Also unusual is the fact that IrvingBerlin did not like the Christmas holidayThat time of year brought back memories

of the tragic death of his infant sonIrving Berlin Jr in December 1928

Berlinrsquos inspiration may have comefrom his being a lonely andnostalgic northeasterntransplant caught in LosAngeles during the holidayseason There the palmtrees and summerliketemperatures in Decembermade him yearn for hismore familiar winter coldweather and snow

Berlinrsquos song originally began with thisintroductory verse

The sun is shiningThe grass is greenThe orange and palm trees swayTherersquos never been such a dayIn Beverly Hills LABut itrsquos December the 24thAnd Irsquom longing to be up north hellip

And then follows the line known andsung all around the planet everyDecember ldquoIrsquom dreaming of a white

Christmas helliprdquo Berlinrsquos labors over this

song took placethroughout a night inJanuary 1940 Whencompleted Berlin wasexcited about his creationdescribing it as a ldquoroundrdquosong his term for thoserare tunes that seemed to

flow from him effortlessly and seamlessly ldquoWe working composers all too often

in the interest of expediency sharpen ourpencils get out that square sheet of paperand become too slickrdquo he later explainedldquoThose forced efforts are lsquosquarersquo songsBut sometimes a song is natural We maystart it to order for a specific scene orshow but our subconscious beings go towork and the song is just thererdquo

On a Monday morning when hecompleted ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo Berlinrushed to his office proclaiming toHelmy Kresa his transcriber ldquoI want youto take down a song I wrote over theweekend Not only is it the best song Iever wrote itrsquos the best song anybody everwroterdquo

Initially skeptical Kresa wrote downthe notes as Berlin sitting at a pianobegan to play the song While Kresalistened and transcribed his skepticismevaporated

ldquoAs he started to sing I knew rightaway that the way he juxtaposed thewarmth of Southern California with thecold snow would make it a hitrdquo Kresarecalled ldquoand when he sang the chorus Iknew it really was the greatest song everwritten I was as thrilled as he wasrdquo

The duo continued working

The Worldrsquos Most Popular Christmas Song

Fragments of History

Victor Parachin

please see SONG page 23

When readers meet me theynever want to talk to meInstead they excitedly look

all around for my husband sayingldquoWherersquos Bobrdquo

Everyone loves Bob But they feelsorry for him because I often make himlook like a doofus (which he is) in mycolumns They look at him with pity andsay ldquoYoursquore such a good sportrdquo

Well Irsquom here to tell you Bob adoresit when I write about him When I donrsquotinclude him hersquoll ask ldquoWhat about merdquowith an insanely disappointed look onhis face

Having said all that last week he hadto fast for routine blood work whichmeant no food after midnight No bigdeal right

Early that evening he was face downon the couch I knelt down andmassaged his shoulders

ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo I saidEver so slowly he raised his head

ldquoDonrsquot you remember the medicalprocedure Irsquom about to getrdquo

ldquoItrsquos not anoperation sweetsItrsquos just a bloodtestrdquo

He sat upldquoJUST A BLOODTESTrdquo

I quietly tiptoedout of the room

At five tomidnight I foundhim in the kitchengorging on frozenpizza

ldquoSheesh Bob Donrsquot you want to nukeit firstrdquo

ldquoTherersquos no timerdquoI lovingly took his hands but he

crazily pulled away and franticallysearched through the cookie jar

ldquoWhere are the peanut buttercookiesrdquo he said

Slowly I stepped backward andwhispered ldquoImdashImdashmay have finishedthem last nightrdquo

ldquoWHATrdquo

ldquoWell I um I wantedcookiesrdquo

ldquoOh so you wantedcookies did you I willnever forgive you for thisrdquo

He dragged himself offto bed I quietly got inbed too In exactly threeminutes he startedmoaning the song fromOliver ldquoFood gloriousfoodmdashhot sausage andmustardrdquo

Less than an hour later he sneezedonce and said ldquoStarvation has caused meto get a coldrdquo

Now I donrsquot like gender stereotypingBut I take that back when it comes to acold Thatrsquos because Bob gets ldquomancoldsrdquo During his last one he threwhimself an ldquoIrsquom going to dierdquo party

I realized that the way I wasapproaching this was all wrong So Ichanged And miraculously I also foundthe cure to the common cold

ldquoYoursquoll be OKrdquo I said ldquoRight afteryour blood work wersquoll get rid of yourcold Instead of heading to your favoritediner like we planned for a lusciousomelet made with grilled apples cheddarcheese and bacon wersquoll keep you onnothing but chicken broth all dayrdquo

Suddenly he stopped sneezingldquoSweets we couldnrsquot have gone to the

diner anywayrdquo I said ldquoYoursquore obviouslytoo weak from starvation Wersquoll go theresomeday sometimemdashfar far from nowsince it will clearly take a long time foryou to recover from your horrible fastingordealrdquo

And with that he jumped out of bedand said ldquoI feel greatrdquo

After the blood work we went to therestaurant where Bob made a speedyrecovery as he reveled in mouthfuls ofglorious food

That week I wound up with amonster cold I knew Bob would get backat me for how I tricked him into gettingbetter I stayed in bedmdashwaiting

He found my grandmotherrsquos quilt inthe cupboard and placed it on metenderly snugging it under my chin

Between sneezes I said ldquoThis is theworst cold Irsquove ever had Go ahead Makefun of me I deserve itrdquo

ldquoYep you dordquo he said putting on hisjacket and getting the car keys

ldquoBob yoursquore going out when Irsquom onmy deathbedrdquo

When he came home he had a bagwith him He took out a chicken pot piemy favorite Kleenex made with aloe acopy of People magazine and a carton ofmint chocolate chip ice cream

He propped up our pillows We spentthe day together watching Murphy Brownreruns and luxuriating in thebreathtaking nearness of each other

So of course everyone loves BobThatrsquos because we all know that he is justlike thismdashsensitive lovingcompassionate and adoringmdasheven whenI donrsquot have a cold

Saralee Perel is an award-winning nationallysyndicated columnist Her new book isCracked Nuts amp Sentimental Journeys StoriesFrom a Life Out of Balance To find out morevisit wwwsaraleeperelcom or emailsperelsaraleeperelcom

18 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

50plus Senior News continues to bring important information as well asentertaining articles to the 50+ community We at On-Line Publisherswould like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the

editorial contributors of 50plus Senior News

It is through the varied interestsand considerable talents of ourcontributors and freelance writersthat such a range of informativeand entertaining content isavailable to read each monthThe pages of 50plus Senior Newsare enriched by your contributions

Mike Clark (The Way I See It)

Angelo Coniglio (The Search for Our Ancestry)

Al Goodman (Beyond the Battlefield )

Andrea Gross (Traveltizers)

John Johnston (Social Security News)

Dr Lori (Art and Antiques)

Gloria May (NurseNews)

Clyde McMillan-Gamber (The Beauty in Nature)

Jim Miller (The Savvy Senior)

Victor Parachin (Fragments of History)

Saralee Perel (Such is Life)

Dr Leonard Perry (The Green Mountain Gardener)

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Thank YouColumnists

Such is Life

Saralee Perel

When a Man Canrsquot Have Food

Bob and Saralee at the diner

The best of Christmases and thehigh point of the feast daymarking the beginning of the

Christian era was the year I got theelectric train An electric train has a lot ofpieces And you can take the pieces apartand put them back together in your ownfashion any old way you want to

The next best part of Christmas wascousin-visiting Here the cousinsmdashalmostall male and within a couple years of myown agemdashbecame real people not justthe last or next wearer of hand-me-downldquoSunday bestrdquo

They were here in person kids I couldplay with bringing with them the cold-fresh of December into our second-floorapartment

Gift inspection was the first order ofbusiness for visiting cousins Even beforehellos it was ldquoWhad-ja-getrdquomdashall oneword Without waiting for a responsethis was followed by ldquoWhad-else-ja-getrdquo

The year of the electric train was atriumph of familial snobberyQuestioning never got past the firstldquowhad-ja-getrdquo Instantly four cousinswere on hands and knees takingeverything apart to rearrange it revisingit to anything but the drearilysymmetrical layout plotted by Lionel

There was never enough track ofcourse There never would bemdashnot forthe fledgling empire builders who werealready looking down the hall to thedining room wondering how manypieces and how many Christmases itwould take to get there

There was one other Christmas giftthat even among my cousins wouldsquash the ldquowhad-ja-getsrdquo If you got anErector Set you simply pointed at thebox

You tried not to look too superioracting as though lavish gifts were an

everyday thingwith you Youmight beinterrupted byyour auntinsisting youtry on ldquoat leastthe jacketrdquofrom theSunday outfither son hadfinallyoutgrown But the moment was stillyours

The Erector Set consisted entirely ofparts Nothing was put together in thefirst place hundreds of metal pieces steelwheels nuts and boltsmdashendlesspossibilities for both construction andeventual dismembermentmdashand theruination of hundreds of vacuumcleaners

(My Aunt Ella used to claim that theErector Set people were subsidized by theHoover people But then Aunt Ella alsoclaimed that opening an umbrellaindoors made the roof leak and onerainy spring she turned out to be rightabout that)

One year a cousin we visited got anIrish Mail This was a sidewalk vehiclethat you steered with your feet andpropelled by working a handlebar backand forth

It was really a neat machine and onceyou got the rhythm of it you could workup some real speedmdashplenty enough tobecome a pedestrian hazard and getyelled at

But the Irish Mail was expensive andthus unheard of in his neighborhood soit simply had to be ldquodorkyrdquo which meantit was soon abandoned and left in a darkcorner of the cousinrsquos basement It was agift from the other side of the family an

uncle bymarriage wholived in a swellapartmentbuilding thatdidnrsquot allowkids

There was asuper-deluxemodel of theErector Set thatactually had a

miniature steam engine with it None ofus cousins had one but there was anonly child named Arnold who lived in afirst-floor apartment down the blockwho did

The engine would have made a lot offriends for Arnold who could have usedsome help in that department since henot only had steel-rimmed glasses butwore braces too

But his mother wouldnrsquot let anybody

play with it because it was too dangerousSo we kept pushing Arnold into snowbanks or bushes for all the next year untilhe and his steam engine finally moved tothe suburbs

Eventually the cousins went separateways Some uncles became prosperousand relocated to airier neighborhoodsToday the children of the cousins andthe cousins of the cousins donrsquot evenknow one another

Which is a pity really If all thecousins chipped in we could get theextra track for the train and the ErectorSet with the miniature steam engineThen wersquod get together again and makeall those nifty things that are pictured onthe lids of the boxes

A collection of Ted Rickardrsquos family-funessays is titled Anything Worth Knowing ILearned from the Grandkids It is nowavailable in paperback on Amazoncom

www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 19

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Artist Shares 100 Faces 100 StoriesPhotographer Molly Kraybillrsquos

display on aging ldquoOne Hundredrdquowill be on display in the Harvest ViewGallery of Landis Homes from 430to 830 pm through Jan 15

A 2009 graduate of LancasterMennonite High School Kraybillgraduated in 2013 from EasternMennonite University inHarrisonburg Va with a degree inphotography and digitalcommunications

The ldquoart of agingrdquo took on newmeaning for Kraybill whophotographed women ages 1 to 100

for her senior art show titled ldquoOneHundredrdquo

ldquolsquoOne Hundredrsquo is an explorationof the female experience of agingrdquosays Kraybill ldquoI photographed onefemale for every age 1 through 100and asked each one the samequestion lsquoWhat do you like aboutyour agersquo

ldquoThe result is a colorful visualjourney through the wisdom painand joy that aging brings Frombraces to wrinkles from the simpledelights of being a kindergartner tothe losses of older age I have found

that age is something to be celebratedembraced and most importantlynothing to be ashamed ofrdquo

For Kraybill talking with theparticipants shed new light on aging

ldquoThey made me realize that Ishouldnrsquot be scared of the futurerdquo saidKraybill ldquoIt makes me appreciateliving in the moment

ldquoIrsquom excited to agerdquoLandis Homes is located at 1001

E Oregon Road Lititz Moreinformation is available atwwwlandishomesorg or by calling(717) 381-3550

Pumpkin ContestCelebrates Creativity

Lancaster native Molly Kraybill currently lives inWashington DC where she teaches digital art

in a public elementary school

Residents staff and localvolunteers at Garden Spot Villagerecently teamed up for the first-ever on-campus ldquoPack-A-Paloozardquoto benefit Operation ChristmasChild a project of SamaritanrsquosPurse an international Christianrelief and evangelismorganization

The group packed 120 red-and-green holiday-themedshoeboxes with school and craftsupplies toys toothbrushes andtoothpaste and other items Theboxes will be distributed to needychildren overseas

In addition to the boxespacked at Pack-A-Palooza GardenSpot Village distributed another 100boxes to individual residents forpacking Packers included a personal

note of encouragement in each boxSamaritanrsquos Purse has run

Operation Christmas Child each yearsince 1993

First place ndash The Carousel created bythe St Annersquos receptionist office

Second place ndash The Popcorn Bucket(SARC cinema) created by the first-floor

nursing staff Third place ndash The GumballMachine created by the

admissions and social work team

After the votes were compiled thewinners of the annual St AnnersquosRetirement Community pumpkin-decorating contest were announced at thecommunityrsquos annual Halloween party

The winners were

Volunteers Barbara SlowthowerShirley Fulton and Therese Hodson sortcrayons and other supplies to be packedinto shoeboxes for Operation ChristmasChild during the recent Pack-A-Palooza

event at Garden Spot Village

GSV Hosts First On-CampusPack-A-PaloozaThe Garden Spot Village holiday train

room celebrating its 10th anniversary thisyear is open to the public from 130 to 4pm on Saturdays through Dec 27

Even repeat visitors will find lots ofnew highlights on both O-gauge andHO-gauge layouts

The O-gauge layout features a hobocamp Sunoco Oil siding many detailedstructures and LED lighting A newLionel Legacy remote control systemmakes it possible to run five trains atonce

Now visitors can push a button tomove workers around a control towerand operate a sawmill with a conveyor-belt log loader

These new features are in addition toan operating freight station coal loadergas station and water tower

Visitors will also see a 15-foot earlyhandcrafted Lionel O-gauge circus train

This year club members can operatemuch of the HO-gauge display through

a computer or smart phone The displaynow features more detailed roadcrossings with crossing gates that raiseand lower with flashing lights andringing bells

Visitors will still be able to get anengineerrsquos-eye view from the engine ofone of the trains on a 55-inch wallmonitor

Garden Spot Village is located at 433S Kinzer Ave Admission is freedonations are accepted For informationand directions call (717) 355-6000

Garden Spot Village Train Clubmembers Mike Lanyon left and

Mike ldquoFitzrdquo Fitzgerald

Holiday Train Room Open to Public

because I eventually got him into ittoordquo

Leh began to study antiques learningfrom older people hersquod meet at the fleamarkets who would show him what tolook for and what wasnrsquot worth it

From there he gained an interest inblue-decorated stoneware which hefound more interesting than bottles aseach was handmade and uniquelydecorated

ldquoI learned at some point that diversityis goodrdquo he said ldquoI got into all avenuesof antiquing buying painted furnitureiron glass pottery oil paintings basketsand chinardquo

While he works full-time as asalesman estimator Leh has filled hisweekends running to different auctionsHe still loves variety but he keeps asharp eye out for his favorite blue crocks

He looks for ones with specialdecorations Tulips and other floraldesigns are most common with fruitfalling as a close second and birds as athird The rarest finds have moons catsor dogs

Leh has close to 100 crocks in hispersonal collection and said he canrsquot evenbegin to count the bottles No matterhow many he gets he keeps his findslocal

His fascination with history pushedhim to sell his home and move inSeptember to a 1798 stone house builtby Thomas Pettit the son of a countyfounder

The architecture is unparalleled Lehsaid There are seven fireplaces thickwindow boxes and original chair railsand hardwood floors through the home

The house was added to the NationalRegister of Historic Places in 1983 It isthe perfect environment for Lehrsquosnumerous treasures now displayed andincorporated into the housersquos deacutecor

ldquoI just love historyrdquo he said ldquoIt makes

perfect sense for me to have a place likethis to fill with the items I am sofascinated withrdquo

While antiques became a huge part ofLehrsquos life he slowly made it a familyaffair His father bought a home inupstate New York that was built in 1894and together they decorated it withperiod items that fit the theme of thehome

Over the years his fatherrsquos collectiongrew and he started selling things withhis son sharing a booth at a localantique mart Soon they had two boothsand eventually three The younger Lehno longer has a booth but his father stillruns one out of Easton Pa

A lot of the antiques Leh tries to sellare higher-end items that can sit too longat a local market He finds better luck

sending those to auctionsVisiting one is an experience he

saidldquoItrsquos the people itrsquos the food itrsquos

the triprdquo he said ldquoTherersquos not anauction I donrsquot go to where I donrsquot

know peoplerdquoAlthough antiquing can be expensive

it doesnrsquot have to be Leh saidHersquos bought many things for more

than $10000 including a LancasterCounty farm table he bought thissummer

But there are a variety of levels atwhich people can get involved headded

Every year he goes to the BaltimoreBottle Show where he sees many kidsgetting started at the same age he didSome of them walk in with $5 and leavewith 10 bottles ready to start acollection they can build on

Many of them can even specialize incertain bottles such as medicine bottlesor soda and beer bottles

ldquoMy problem was I specialized ineverythingrdquo he said laughing

Leh also finds value not necessarily inthe expensive items but in the ones thatare the most unusual

ldquoWhat they were wherever they camefrom what they were used formdashthosestories are what interest merdquo Leh said

Early Pennsylvania settlers brought alittle bit of nature into their own homeshe said painting furniture pottery andother decorations

ldquoThose are some of my favoriteitemsrdquo he said ldquoAt one point they wereall close to someonersquos heart And I liketo think I can appreciate them nowrdquo

Please note submissions must be received bythe 10th of the month prior to insertion

Submissions will be included as space permits

For more information or to submit your happenings email Megan Joyce at mjoyceonlinepubcom or mail to

50plus Senior NewsMegan Joyce

3912 Abel Drive Columbia PA 17512

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TREASURE from page 1

Some of Lehrsquos antique bottlecollection including figural

bitters bottles historical flasksand early medicine bottles

Back row from left Gaudy Dutch cup andplate Rabbitware plate Leeds plate Centerfrom left eagle butter print pewter master

salt seated Redware dog and cow butter print

Leh acquired this local farm table(circa 1820) in summer 2014

22 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

Lancaster County

Calendar of EventsCocalico Senior Association ndash (717) 336-7489Dec 12 10 am ndash Music with Sandy HeiseyDec 18 10 am ndash Compass Mark Program on ProvisionsDec 24 9 am ndash Christmas Party

Columbia Senior Center ndash (717) 684-4850Dec 3 1015 am ndash Christmas BingoDec 11 10 am ndash Christmas Special Quarryville

Presbyterian SingersDec 30 1015 am ndash New Yearrsquos Eve Party and Luncheon

Elizabethtown Area Senior Center ndash (717) 367-7984 Dec 4 10 am ndash Radio City Christmas Show VideoDec 10 10 am ndash Bingo Buddies with PreschoolDec 15 1030 am ndash Christmas Activity and Craft

Lancaster House North Happy Hearts Club SeniorCenter ndash (717) 299-1278Tuesdays 1 pm ndash Varied ActivitiesThursdays noon ndash Pinochle

Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center ndash (717) 299-3943Dec 10 930 am ndash Haircuts and ManicuresDec 12 930 am ndash Holiday Music with InstrumentsDec 24 930 am ndash Holiday Program with Santa Claus

Lancaster Rec Senior Center ndash (717) 392-2115 ext 147Dec 12 915 am ndash Benefits of POADec 18 9 am ndash Christmas PartyDec 24 1030 am ndash Baking and Decorating Christmas

Cookies

Lititz Senior Center ndash (717) 626-2800Dec 3 10 am ndash Ice Cream Social with Lancashire HallDec 10 10 am ndash Children from Owl Hill Learning

Center VisitDec 24 10 am ndash Christmas Party and Music

Luis Munoz Marin Senior Center ndash (717) 295-7989Dec 9 10 am ndash Memory Box ProjectDec 11 10 am ndash Crafty Gift Ideas for GrandchildrenDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party

Millersville Senior Center ndash (717) 871-9600Mondays and Fridays 9 am ndash Healthy Steps in Motion

ExerciseDec 19 10 am ndash Cookie ExchangeDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Music with Penn Manor Chorus

Next Gen Senior Center ndash (717) 786-4770Dec 8 930 am ndash Holiday Craft CenterpiecesDec 18 1015 am ndash Smith Middle School SingersDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party

Rodney Park Happy Hearts Club Senior Center ndash(717) 393-7786 Tuesdays noon ndash Pinochle Wednesdays 1 pm ndash Varied Activities Thursdays noon ndash Bingo

Community Programs Free and open to the public

Support Groups Free and open to the public

Dec 3 7 to 815 pmAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupWillow Lakes Outpatient Center212 Willow Valley Lakes Drive Willow Street(717) 464-9365

Dec 8 10 to 11 amAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6076jmortongardenspotvillageorg

Dec 18 noonBrain Tumor Support GroupLancaster General Health Campus Wellness Center2100 Harrisburg Pike Lancaster(717) 626-2894

Dec 22 2 to 3 pmParkinsonrsquos Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6259jshaffergardenspotvillageorg

Dec 24 6 to 8 pmEpilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania SupportGroupLancaster General HospitalStager Room 5555 N Duke St Lancaster(800) 887-7165 ext 104

Saturdays in December 130 to 4 pmTrain Room Holiday Open HouseGarden Spot Village Train Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6000

Dec 1 6 pmRed Rose Singles MeetingHossrsquos Steak amp Sea House100 W Airport Road Lititz(717) 406-6098

Dec 7 3 pmPublic Singing of Handelrsquos MessiahGrace Lutheran Church517 N Queen St Lancaster(717) 397-2748

Dec 14 9 am to 3 pmPennsylvania Music ExpoContinental Inn2285 Lincoln Highway EastLancaster(717) 898-1246wwwrecordcollectorsorg

Dec 19 6 to 9 pmMusic FridaysDowntown Lancaster (717) 341-0028

Senior Center Activities

Library Programs

Lititz Public Library 651 Kissel Hill Road Lititz (717) 626-2255Dec 3 630 pm ndash Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster CountyDec 8 130 to 330 pm Dec 16 6 to 8 pm ndash Scrabble Meet-UpsDec 16 11 am ndash Reel Talk for Everyone The Pianist

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Winter is Coming hellipBefore the weather gets too

cold you should protect yourhouse and family from theelements

Here are some essential areas tocheck

Roofbull Look for missing shinglescracked flashing and brokenoverhanging tree limbs

bull Check the chimney for mortardeterioration and loose bricksInspect the underside of the rooffrom the attic for signs of leakage

Exteriorbull Check the foundation for cracksin the concrete or low spots in thesoil where water can accumulateagainst the foundation

bull Examine the caulking in the

siding and around the windowand door trims

Heat

bull Turn on the heating system andensure that the heat is beingdelivered to all outlets

bull Check the filter and change it ifnecessary Keep extra filtersaround so you can change itduring the winter season

www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 23

SONG from page 17

developing and refining ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo over several weeks and thenput it away

More than a year later in April 1941Berlin and film director Mark Sandrichwere working on a new movie HolidayInn when Berlin realized it would be theperfect forum for his Christmas song

On the Paramount Studios set wasWalter Scharf a staff music arrangerassigned to Berlin His task was to turnBerlinrsquos tunes into full-fledged orchestralnumbers

Scharf remembers Berlin tapping outldquoWhite Christmasrdquo on a piano Berlin

only had two years of formal schoolingand never learned to read or write musicScharf recalls Berlinrsquos first performance asa ldquovery roughrdquo rendition

Bing Crosby who overheard Berlinplaying the piece was not impressedCrosby a devout Catholic wantedldquoWhite Christmasrdquo removed from thefilm because he thought it would furthersecularize Christmas which he felt shouldbe a religious season

It was Scharf who eased Crosbyrsquosconcern telling the singer he thoughtldquoWhite Christmasrdquo would turn out wellReportedly Crosby rolled his eyes saying

ldquoI hope sordquoHoliday Inn opened in New York on

Aug 4 1942 It featured Bing Crosby asa singer and Fred Astaire as a dancerWhile Berlin was ecstatic andenthusiastic the reviewers barely noticedor mentioned the production

Before long however the song ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo was becoming a hit Themovie won an Oscar for Best Song in1943 and was also nominated for BestScoring of a Musical Picture and BestOriginal Story

Because the country was in the darkestdays of World War II many welcomed

this sentimental reminder of home As aresult Crosbyrsquos recording of ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo has sold more than 30 millionrecords

Crosby was amazed at the publicresponse to the song As a member of theUSOrsquos traveling ensemble he was askedby troops serving in World War II to singldquoWhite Christmasrdquo no matter what timeof year it was

More than 150 different performerswho run the entire musical gamut haverecorded this piece Crosbyrsquos version alonewas listed as the all-time top single by TheGuinness Book of World Records

asset to the giftedSuper achievers frequently are driven

to succeed to escape their ldquoBlack Dogrdquo asWinston Churchill described his owndark moods Those who have beenafflicted with psychiatric maladies includeAbraham Lincoln Sir Isaac NewtonNoah Webster Samuel Johnson Ludwigvan Beethoven Charles Darwin ErnestHemingway Walt Whitman Edgar AllanPoe and Herman Melville

If todayrsquos medications had sedatedtheir psyches would they have been lessdriven to achieve

Crossword puzzles have long served asa choice for those who seek mentalstimulation Now the trend is towardcomputer games AARP has free gameson their website wwwaarporg

For Einstein theorizing may havebeen his equivalent of a computer gameBut he benefited also by playing theviolin to exercise his brain

In 1890 William James in his ThePrinciples of Psychology theorized thatldquoorganic matter especially nerve tissueseems endowed with a very extraordinarydegree of plasticityrdquo

For 50 years that hypothesis wasignored The conventional scientificwisdom held that the brain cannot createneural growth its structure is immutable

Neuroscientists now know throughresearch of neuroplasticity that the brainis capable throughout a lifetime ofstrengthening and creating neuralconnections adapting and reorganizingfollowing injury illness or behavioralalterations

Experiment with ways in which youcan be the gatekeeper of your brainrsquosrehabilitation What is your choice

computer games violin lessons bridgechess painting portraits or landscapes ormaybe crossword puzzles

As with the selection of anantidepressant medication we may haveto try several to find which works bestfor usWalt Sonneville a retired market-researchanalyst is the author of My 22 Centsrsquo WorthThe Higher-Valued Opinion of a SeniorCitizen and A Musing Moment MeditativeEssays on Life and Learning books ofpersonal-opinion essays free of partisan andsectarian viewpoints Contact him atwaltsonnevilleverizonnet

MIND from page 14

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Irsquom half-submerged in a luxuriouswhirlpool tub sipping from a glass ofsweet ice wine and looking out the

window at the cascading waters ofHorseshoe Falls the largest of the threefalls that make up Niagara Falls

Over there in the distance is theUnited States Here at the RadissonHotel is Canada

Divided in part by the Niagara Riverthe two countries share the falls withHorseshoe on the Canadian side andAmerican and Bridal Veil falls technicallyin the United States although betterviewed from Canada

Theyrsquore not the tallest falls in theworld but theyrsquore among the mostpowerful and tonight illuminated infestive colors theyrsquore surely the mostbeautiful

Waterfalls wine and a whirlpooltubmdashcould there be a more glorious wayto spend New Yearrsquos Eve I think not buta party is waiting outsidemdashnot just any

party but one of the grandest in Canadaand the only one thatrsquos televised fromcoast to coast

In short ldquoItrsquos Canadarsquos answer toTimes Squarerdquo says Niagara Falls MayorJim Diodati

My husband and I don our parkasmdashDecember weather in Niagara typicallyranges from the low 20s to the mid-30smdashand set out for Queen VictoriaPark

Itrsquos not far from the hotel and as we

walk along the path bordering the fallswersquore surrounded by trees sparkling withmore than a million lights and more than100 illuminated displays representingeverything from Noahrsquos ark and an Inuitkayak to humongous Canadian andUnited States flags

By the time we arrive at the parkmusic is blaring from the stage and theplace is packed with revelers Off to theside the Skylon Tower rises 775 feetabove the falls

The circular top which resembles aspace station is aglow with lights andthe exterior glass-enclosed elevator calledthe ldquoYellow Bugrdquo streaks up and downferrying visitors to and from therevolving dining room and observationdeck at the top

The countdown begins shortly beforemidnight Eight seven six hellip one TheYellow Bug zooms to the top fireworksexplode from the tower and the crowdroars Then led by the performers onstage everyone begins singing ldquoAuldLang Synerdquo

Niagara Fallsrsquo New Yearrsquos Bash

Niagara Falls consists of three separate waterfallsFrom left American Falls Bridal Veil Falls Horseshoe Falls

Horseshoe Falls is wider than sevenfootball fields and as the water dropsthe distance of a 13-story building itcreates an explosion of mist

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Itrsquos almost 1 am when we head backto the Radisson and we have to run tocatch the Falls Incline Railway before itcloses This saves us the uphill hike fromthe street-level park to the FallsviewTourist Area where the hotels casinoeateries and shops are located

We arrive in our room chilled butthrilled ready to start the new year

The next day we explore more ofNiagararsquos winter offerings

After walking farther along the 3-mileillumination route we warm up amongstthe poinsettias and Christmas cacti at theFloral Showhouse and then make ourway to Journey Behind the Falls anattraction that helps us truly appreciatethe size and splendor of Niagara

Dressed in waterproof ponchos(distributed free at the entrance) weslosh through tunnels to emerge 13stories below ground level at the pointwhere Horseshoe Falls crashes into theLower Niagara River

Wersquore showered with mist as theequivalent of more than 1 millionbathtubs full of water rush over the fallsevery hour traveling at a speed of 25mph (During the winter the lowerobservation deck is closed but therersquosdrama and moisture aplenty on theupper deck)

Although itrsquos possible to see all threefalls from the ground-level walkway wetake a helicopter ride in order to betterunderstand the arearsquos geography From up

high we can see how the Niagara Riverwhich begins in Lake Erie and flowsnorth into Lake Ontario divides as itcircles around Goat Island

The southern side plummets over acliff to form Horseshoe Falls while thenorthern side leads to American Falls andBridal Veil Falls These two smaller fallsare in turn separated from each other bythe much smaller landmass of LunaIsland

Finally since the Niagara Peninsula isone of the top ice-wine-producingregions in the world we visit InniskillinEstate Winery an award-winningproducer of the luxury wine We see thevineyards where harvesting of the frozengrapes has just begun watch a video ofthe production process and sample threedifferent types of ice wine RieslingCabernet Franc and Sparkling

We canrsquot agree on which one we likebest so we splurge on mini-bottles ofeach If we canrsquot make it back to Niagaranext year at least wersquoll be able tocelebrate at homemdashbut it wonrsquot be thesame without the whirlpool tub and themagnificent view of the falls

If you goNiagararsquos Winter Festival of Lights

runs through Jan 12 2015wwwniagaraparkscomwwwradissoncomniagarafallsca

Photos copy Irv Green unless otherwise notedstory by Andrea Gross (wwwandreagrosscom)

Photo courtesy of Winter Festival of Lights

Niagararsquos Winter Festival of Lightsfeatures a Christmas Tree Walk that

extends more than 3 miles

Photo courtesy of Niagara Parks Commission

The Falls are illuminated at night adding tothe festive air of the holiday season

Photo courtesy of Niagara Parks Commission

Fireworks mark the coming of theNew Year during Niagararsquos

New Yearrsquos Eve bash

Photo courtesy of Winter Festival of Lights

A three-story-tall illuminated flag ofCanada welcomes folks from the

United States who make up half of the11 million travelers who visit

Niagara each year

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When you were much muchyounger you may havewondered if your mind was

playing tricks Has that monster underyour childhood bed vanished only to bereplaced by other mental quirks alsounsettling as you age Where did I leave my keys The check I wrote a moment ago is not

in sight The envelope in which it is to bemailed is here in front of me I keep hearing the same song over and

over in my mind (a phenomenon calledldquoearwormsrdquo)

You are not losing your mind Theseare mild irritations not alarms Alarmsare triggered when you forget to turn offthe range or you become disoriented asto time or place

That famous painting called TheScream of Nature by Norwegian artistEdvard Munch intrigues us because itportrays how we feel on occasion The

agonized subject inthe painting isclasping his headwith the palms ofhis hands themouth opened intoa large oval thepanicked eyesglancing skyward

He stands on abridge but theartist does notshow to where thebridge leads Whatlies ahead

PerhapsMunchrsquos figuresuffers fromgerontophobiawhich is the irrational fear of aging andwhat lies ahead Symptoms include anyof several apprehensions such as socialisolation inadequate resources and

inability to remainphysically self-sufficient

Most seniors do notexperience that phobiaon a recurring basisYet we are fascinated byMunchrsquos paintingbecause it illustrates arare extreme in ourresponse to anxieties

Seniors like othersexperience normalepisodic bouts ofmelancholy It can besevere temporarily aswhen brought on bydeath of someone inthe family or a friend

Less severe is holiday melancholy wherewe feel excluded from participating withothers in the general merriment

Causes of our dark moods are not

always clear It could be eitherinsufficient or excessive sleep stresstaking or not taking medication orsimply a misdiagnosis

If the melancholy becomes chronicone might be prescribed anantidepressant Some prescriptions workfor some people and not others Patientsreportedly try different antidepressants todetermine which works best Theyrsquorecaught in a casino of choices where theyhope to place the right bet

Severe melancholy or depression hasbeen a characteristic of many of the mostimportant contributors to our culture Ifthese personalities had lived during whatis called the ldquoProzac Generationrdquo wemight have been deprived of their genius

Aristotle concluded that ldquoall men whohave become outstanding in philosophystatesmanship poetry or the arts aremelancholicrdquo He saw melancholy as an

Are You Losing Your Mind

My 22 Centsrsquo Worth

Walt Sonneville

The Scream of Natureby Edvard Munch

please see MIND page 23

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The NationalAssociation of Watch ampClock Collectorsrsquo(NAWCC) Watch ampClock Museum and theLibrary amp ResearchCenter named Mariettaresident GregoryGerhart Volunteer of theYear Recently Gerhartreceived an award for hisgenerous contribution oftime

Gerhartrsquos uncle a member of theNAWCC introduced him to theassociation more than 40 years agoGerhart has been a member for manyyears and after he retired from theKellogg Company he decided topursue his interest in the NAWCC byvolunteering at the museum

He regularly enjoys greetingworldwide members and visitors

guiding group tours andtaking on various museumgallery projects Gerhartrsquospositive experience nowincludes serving as a part-time gallery attendant

ldquoGreg took it uponhimself to makeimprovements in themuseumrsquos lighting byusing his technicalexperience in rebuildingthe museumrsquos display case

lighting unitsrdquo said Noel Poiriermuseum director

ldquoWith funds from a donor andsupport from the unitsrsquo manufacturerGreg was able to singlehandedlyimprove the experience of ourmuseum visitors by ensuring that theobjects on display are adequatelylighted It simply wouldnrsquot have beenpossible without himrdquo

Greg Gerhart

NAWCC Names Volunteer of the Year

RSVP of the CapitalRegion has named TanyaWest as the LancasterCounty Volunteer of theMonth for December

West has beenvolunteering withLancaster Countyorganizations sinceshortly after movingfrom Erie in the 1960sShe averages 500volunteer hours per year with manyyears significantly higher

West is the epitome ofvolunteerism as a way of life In thepast she served as a volunteer boardmember and officer of a dozennonprofit organizations ranging fromGirl Scouts to 4-H and from brain-injured children to the disabled

West continues to demonstrate hercommitment with eight different

Lancaster Countycommunity organizationsShe currently serves on theboards of Mental HealthAmerica and ContactLancaster Helpline

In addition shevolunteers with Kiwanisand Community ActionProgramrsquos povertysimulationsTanya West is great

example of volunteer service inLancaster County

For information on volunteeropportunities or to submit the name of avolunteer for future recognition emaillancasterrsvpcapregorg or call RSVPrsquosLancaster County office at (717) 847-1539 or the statewide Senior Corps ofPennsylvania hotline toll-free at (800)870-2616

Tanya West

West Chosen as Volunteer of the Month

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Seniors and baby boomers filled the Spooky NookSports complex in Manheim for the 18th annualLancaster County 50plus EXPO in November

The event co-hosted by OLP EvENtS and theLancaster County Office of Aging allowed visitors togather information on a variety of topics enjoyentertainment and attend informative sessions

As attendees gathered for this free one-day eventthey connected with exhibitors there to discuss homeimprovement health and wellness finances retirementcommunities funeral preplanning and more

ldquoI think the best thing about the EXPO at SpookyNook is the visibilityrdquo said Jenny Flamm a MessiahLifeways at Mount Joy County Homes representativeldquoLots of folks stopping to talk and have conversationand even if theyrsquore not particularly ready to make themove today or even tomorrow it will still be in theirmemoryrdquo

The 2014 Lancaster County 50plus EXPO featured aspecial focus on aging in place reflecting most boomersrsquoand seniorsrsquo wishes to age safely and comfortably intheir homes for as long as possible

United Disabilities Services presented a large displayof products available to help adults age in place such aswalk-in bathtubs and showers handrails scooters stairlifts and more

Alison Sprankle BS CMC and Lori BrenizerSmith CTRS MHAED of Good News Consultingpresented seminars on dementia care Listeners learnedwhat to expect as the disease progresses and how tocommunicate more effectively with the afflicted

Free health screenings also assisted guests in

evaluating their stroke risk balance BMI and hearing ldquo[The EXPO] gives the chance for people to ask a

question they may not ask by just coming andknocking on your doorrdquo said Ed Kurek of The GroffsFamily Funeral Home ldquoPeople are willing to ask hereon a one-on-one basis You can then talk to them andgive them some options and I think thatrsquos one goodreason to be hererdquo

As the day continued the crowd grew even larger ldquoI was really surprised at the turnoutrdquo Kurek added

ldquoI wasnrsquot expecting as many [visitors] as there wererdquoOne of those many visitors was Dottie Nikolaus of

Lancaster city who was no stranger to the 50plus EXPO ldquoIrsquove been here before and I really enjoy it I like the

variety of areas such as travel home repair and eventhe end-of-life servicesrdquo she said ldquoThe entertainmentthis year has been excellent toordquo

It was standing-room only when the dayrsquosentertainment kicked off at 10 am The Dutch AppleDinner Theatre performed select songs from theirfinishing 2014 show season and previewed numbersfrom their upcoming 2015 shows including Mid-LifeThe Crisis Continues Les Miseacuterables and Rogers andHammersteinrsquos Oklahoma

Guests enjoyed the vintage- and modern-era Lioneltrain sets that were on display thanks to CoolTrains Infull operation during the course of the EXPO thedisplay comprised three operating tracks eachshowcasing their own train as well as a miniature trainstation gas station convenience stores and tiny carsand trucks

Jerry Mitchell education and outreach specialistfrom the Office of Attorney General used acombination of video presentation and lecture to share

his knowledge on senior scams and how best to protectyour identity and assets from fraudulent activity

Stauffers of Kissel Hill Greenhouse Manager JayUlrich hosted a container-gardening demonstrationUlrich used a mix of annuals and perennials andshowed how to combine textures and colors to create aperfect focal point or accent

Chris Poje 2010 Pa StatE SENiOr idOL winnerserenaded the crowd with renditions of Sinatra andother musical artists from throughout the decades Histake on Lee Greenwoodrsquos ldquoGod Bless the USArdquo gotthe audience to its feet and singing with patriotic pride

That patriotism carried over at the Keystone MilitaryFamilies booth where EXPO attendees donated itemsor cash toward the nonprofitrsquos Stockings for Soldierscollection Each year KMF sends care packages andChristmas stockings to American soldiers serving athome and abroad

Back on stage 2012 Pa StatE SENiOr idOL winnerVickie Kissinger wooed the crowd with a set of smoothand powerful performances

Matt Macis a charismatic song-and-dance performerand a headliner in his own right presented familiartunes from Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Sinatraand other musical greats

Other fun features of the day were the new puttingcontestmdashthe winner took home $100 cashmdashand thefree salon services offered in the Pamper U ZoneGuests paused in their way around the EXPO floor totake advantage of a free haircut manicure or minimassage

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What do Bing Crosby ElvisPresley Martina McBrideAlvin and the Chipmunks

The Beach Boys Patty Loveless TheOsmonds Perry Como and TheMormon Tabernacle Choir have incommon

The answer They have all sung andrecorded the song ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo

ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo is in fact theworldrsquos most popular Christmas songhaving sold more than 125000000copies It has been recorded in DutchYiddish Japanese and even Swahili

Written by Irving Berlin ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo is a fascinating footnote inAmerican cultural history A Jewishsongwriter wrote a universal bestsellingsong about a day celebrating the birth ofChristianityrsquos founder

Also unusual is the fact that IrvingBerlin did not like the Christmas holidayThat time of year brought back memories

of the tragic death of his infant sonIrving Berlin Jr in December 1928

Berlinrsquos inspiration may have comefrom his being a lonely andnostalgic northeasterntransplant caught in LosAngeles during the holidayseason There the palmtrees and summerliketemperatures in Decembermade him yearn for hismore familiar winter coldweather and snow

Berlinrsquos song originally began with thisintroductory verse

The sun is shiningThe grass is greenThe orange and palm trees swayTherersquos never been such a dayIn Beverly Hills LABut itrsquos December the 24thAnd Irsquom longing to be up north hellip

And then follows the line known andsung all around the planet everyDecember ldquoIrsquom dreaming of a white

Christmas helliprdquo Berlinrsquos labors over this

song took placethroughout a night inJanuary 1940 Whencompleted Berlin wasexcited about his creationdescribing it as a ldquoroundrdquosong his term for thoserare tunes that seemed to

flow from him effortlessly and seamlessly ldquoWe working composers all too often

in the interest of expediency sharpen ourpencils get out that square sheet of paperand become too slickrdquo he later explainedldquoThose forced efforts are lsquosquarersquo songsBut sometimes a song is natural We maystart it to order for a specific scene orshow but our subconscious beings go towork and the song is just thererdquo

On a Monday morning when hecompleted ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo Berlinrushed to his office proclaiming toHelmy Kresa his transcriber ldquoI want youto take down a song I wrote over theweekend Not only is it the best song Iever wrote itrsquos the best song anybody everwroterdquo

Initially skeptical Kresa wrote downthe notes as Berlin sitting at a pianobegan to play the song While Kresalistened and transcribed his skepticismevaporated

ldquoAs he started to sing I knew rightaway that the way he juxtaposed thewarmth of Southern California with thecold snow would make it a hitrdquo Kresarecalled ldquoand when he sang the chorus Iknew it really was the greatest song everwritten I was as thrilled as he wasrdquo

The duo continued working

The Worldrsquos Most Popular Christmas Song

Fragments of History

Victor Parachin

please see SONG page 23

When readers meet me theynever want to talk to meInstead they excitedly look

all around for my husband sayingldquoWherersquos Bobrdquo

Everyone loves Bob But they feelsorry for him because I often make himlook like a doofus (which he is) in mycolumns They look at him with pity andsay ldquoYoursquore such a good sportrdquo

Well Irsquom here to tell you Bob adoresit when I write about him When I donrsquotinclude him hersquoll ask ldquoWhat about merdquowith an insanely disappointed look onhis face

Having said all that last week he hadto fast for routine blood work whichmeant no food after midnight No bigdeal right

Early that evening he was face downon the couch I knelt down andmassaged his shoulders

ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo I saidEver so slowly he raised his head

ldquoDonrsquot you remember the medicalprocedure Irsquom about to getrdquo

ldquoItrsquos not anoperation sweetsItrsquos just a bloodtestrdquo

He sat upldquoJUST A BLOODTESTrdquo

I quietly tiptoedout of the room

At five tomidnight I foundhim in the kitchengorging on frozenpizza

ldquoSheesh Bob Donrsquot you want to nukeit firstrdquo

ldquoTherersquos no timerdquoI lovingly took his hands but he

crazily pulled away and franticallysearched through the cookie jar

ldquoWhere are the peanut buttercookiesrdquo he said

Slowly I stepped backward andwhispered ldquoImdashImdashmay have finishedthem last nightrdquo

ldquoWHATrdquo

ldquoWell I um I wantedcookiesrdquo

ldquoOh so you wantedcookies did you I willnever forgive you for thisrdquo

He dragged himself offto bed I quietly got inbed too In exactly threeminutes he startedmoaning the song fromOliver ldquoFood gloriousfoodmdashhot sausage andmustardrdquo

Less than an hour later he sneezedonce and said ldquoStarvation has caused meto get a coldrdquo

Now I donrsquot like gender stereotypingBut I take that back when it comes to acold Thatrsquos because Bob gets ldquomancoldsrdquo During his last one he threwhimself an ldquoIrsquom going to dierdquo party

I realized that the way I wasapproaching this was all wrong So Ichanged And miraculously I also foundthe cure to the common cold

ldquoYoursquoll be OKrdquo I said ldquoRight afteryour blood work wersquoll get rid of yourcold Instead of heading to your favoritediner like we planned for a lusciousomelet made with grilled apples cheddarcheese and bacon wersquoll keep you onnothing but chicken broth all dayrdquo

Suddenly he stopped sneezingldquoSweets we couldnrsquot have gone to the

diner anywayrdquo I said ldquoYoursquore obviouslytoo weak from starvation Wersquoll go theresomeday sometimemdashfar far from nowsince it will clearly take a long time foryou to recover from your horrible fastingordealrdquo

And with that he jumped out of bedand said ldquoI feel greatrdquo

After the blood work we went to therestaurant where Bob made a speedyrecovery as he reveled in mouthfuls ofglorious food

That week I wound up with amonster cold I knew Bob would get backat me for how I tricked him into gettingbetter I stayed in bedmdashwaiting

He found my grandmotherrsquos quilt inthe cupboard and placed it on metenderly snugging it under my chin

Between sneezes I said ldquoThis is theworst cold Irsquove ever had Go ahead Makefun of me I deserve itrdquo

ldquoYep you dordquo he said putting on hisjacket and getting the car keys

ldquoBob yoursquore going out when Irsquom onmy deathbedrdquo

When he came home he had a bagwith him He took out a chicken pot piemy favorite Kleenex made with aloe acopy of People magazine and a carton ofmint chocolate chip ice cream

He propped up our pillows We spentthe day together watching Murphy Brownreruns and luxuriating in thebreathtaking nearness of each other

So of course everyone loves BobThatrsquos because we all know that he is justlike thismdashsensitive lovingcompassionate and adoringmdasheven whenI donrsquot have a cold

Saralee Perel is an award-winning nationallysyndicated columnist Her new book isCracked Nuts amp Sentimental Journeys StoriesFrom a Life Out of Balance To find out morevisit wwwsaraleeperelcom or emailsperelsaraleeperelcom

18 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

50plus Senior News continues to bring important information as well asentertaining articles to the 50+ community We at On-Line Publisherswould like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the

editorial contributors of 50plus Senior News

It is through the varied interestsand considerable talents of ourcontributors and freelance writersthat such a range of informativeand entertaining content isavailable to read each monthThe pages of 50plus Senior Newsare enriched by your contributions

Mike Clark (The Way I See It)

Angelo Coniglio (The Search for Our Ancestry)

Al Goodman (Beyond the Battlefield )

Andrea Gross (Traveltizers)

John Johnston (Social Security News)

Dr Lori (Art and Antiques)

Gloria May (NurseNews)

Clyde McMillan-Gamber (The Beauty in Nature)

Jim Miller (The Savvy Senior)

Victor Parachin (Fragments of History)

Saralee Perel (Such is Life)

Dr Leonard Perry (The Green Mountain Gardener)

Ted Rickard (The Squint-Eyed Senior)

Sy Rosen (Older But Not Wiser)

Walt Sonneville (My 22 Centsrsquo Worth)

Nick Thomas (Tinseltown Talks)

Robert Wilcox (Salute to a Veteran)

Judith Zausner (Creativity Matters)

Thank YouColumnists

Such is Life

Saralee Perel

When a Man Canrsquot Have Food

Bob and Saralee at the diner

The best of Christmases and thehigh point of the feast daymarking the beginning of the

Christian era was the year I got theelectric train An electric train has a lot ofpieces And you can take the pieces apartand put them back together in your ownfashion any old way you want to

The next best part of Christmas wascousin-visiting Here the cousinsmdashalmostall male and within a couple years of myown agemdashbecame real people not justthe last or next wearer of hand-me-downldquoSunday bestrdquo

They were here in person kids I couldplay with bringing with them the cold-fresh of December into our second-floorapartment

Gift inspection was the first order ofbusiness for visiting cousins Even beforehellos it was ldquoWhad-ja-getrdquomdashall oneword Without waiting for a responsethis was followed by ldquoWhad-else-ja-getrdquo

The year of the electric train was atriumph of familial snobberyQuestioning never got past the firstldquowhad-ja-getrdquo Instantly four cousinswere on hands and knees takingeverything apart to rearrange it revisingit to anything but the drearilysymmetrical layout plotted by Lionel

There was never enough track ofcourse There never would bemdashnot forthe fledgling empire builders who werealready looking down the hall to thedining room wondering how manypieces and how many Christmases itwould take to get there

There was one other Christmas giftthat even among my cousins wouldsquash the ldquowhad-ja-getsrdquo If you got anErector Set you simply pointed at thebox

You tried not to look too superioracting as though lavish gifts were an

everyday thingwith you Youmight beinterrupted byyour auntinsisting youtry on ldquoat leastthe jacketrdquofrom theSunday outfither son hadfinallyoutgrown But the moment was stillyours

The Erector Set consisted entirely ofparts Nothing was put together in thefirst place hundreds of metal pieces steelwheels nuts and boltsmdashendlesspossibilities for both construction andeventual dismembermentmdashand theruination of hundreds of vacuumcleaners

(My Aunt Ella used to claim that theErector Set people were subsidized by theHoover people But then Aunt Ella alsoclaimed that opening an umbrellaindoors made the roof leak and onerainy spring she turned out to be rightabout that)

One year a cousin we visited got anIrish Mail This was a sidewalk vehiclethat you steered with your feet andpropelled by working a handlebar backand forth

It was really a neat machine and onceyou got the rhythm of it you could workup some real speedmdashplenty enough tobecome a pedestrian hazard and getyelled at

But the Irish Mail was expensive andthus unheard of in his neighborhood soit simply had to be ldquodorkyrdquo which meantit was soon abandoned and left in a darkcorner of the cousinrsquos basement It was agift from the other side of the family an

uncle bymarriage wholived in a swellapartmentbuilding thatdidnrsquot allowkids

There was asuper-deluxemodel of theErector Set thatactually had a

miniature steam engine with it None ofus cousins had one but there was anonly child named Arnold who lived in afirst-floor apartment down the blockwho did

The engine would have made a lot offriends for Arnold who could have usedsome help in that department since henot only had steel-rimmed glasses butwore braces too

But his mother wouldnrsquot let anybody

play with it because it was too dangerousSo we kept pushing Arnold into snowbanks or bushes for all the next year untilhe and his steam engine finally moved tothe suburbs

Eventually the cousins went separateways Some uncles became prosperousand relocated to airier neighborhoodsToday the children of the cousins andthe cousins of the cousins donrsquot evenknow one another

Which is a pity really If all thecousins chipped in we could get theextra track for the train and the ErectorSet with the miniature steam engineThen wersquod get together again and makeall those nifty things that are pictured onthe lids of the boxes

A collection of Ted Rickardrsquos family-funessays is titled Anything Worth Knowing ILearned from the Grandkids It is nowavailable in paperback on Amazoncom

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Artist Shares 100 Faces 100 StoriesPhotographer Molly Kraybillrsquos

display on aging ldquoOne Hundredrdquowill be on display in the Harvest ViewGallery of Landis Homes from 430to 830 pm through Jan 15

A 2009 graduate of LancasterMennonite High School Kraybillgraduated in 2013 from EasternMennonite University inHarrisonburg Va with a degree inphotography and digitalcommunications

The ldquoart of agingrdquo took on newmeaning for Kraybill whophotographed women ages 1 to 100

for her senior art show titled ldquoOneHundredrdquo

ldquolsquoOne Hundredrsquo is an explorationof the female experience of agingrdquosays Kraybill ldquoI photographed onefemale for every age 1 through 100and asked each one the samequestion lsquoWhat do you like aboutyour agersquo

ldquoThe result is a colorful visualjourney through the wisdom painand joy that aging brings Frombraces to wrinkles from the simpledelights of being a kindergartner tothe losses of older age I have found

that age is something to be celebratedembraced and most importantlynothing to be ashamed ofrdquo

For Kraybill talking with theparticipants shed new light on aging

ldquoThey made me realize that Ishouldnrsquot be scared of the futurerdquo saidKraybill ldquoIt makes me appreciateliving in the moment

ldquoIrsquom excited to agerdquoLandis Homes is located at 1001

E Oregon Road Lititz Moreinformation is available atwwwlandishomesorg or by calling(717) 381-3550

Pumpkin ContestCelebrates Creativity

Lancaster native Molly Kraybill currently lives inWashington DC where she teaches digital art

in a public elementary school

Residents staff and localvolunteers at Garden Spot Villagerecently teamed up for the first-ever on-campus ldquoPack-A-Paloozardquoto benefit Operation ChristmasChild a project of SamaritanrsquosPurse an international Christianrelief and evangelismorganization

The group packed 120 red-and-green holiday-themedshoeboxes with school and craftsupplies toys toothbrushes andtoothpaste and other items Theboxes will be distributed to needychildren overseas

In addition to the boxespacked at Pack-A-Palooza GardenSpot Village distributed another 100boxes to individual residents forpacking Packers included a personal

note of encouragement in each boxSamaritanrsquos Purse has run

Operation Christmas Child each yearsince 1993

First place ndash The Carousel created bythe St Annersquos receptionist office

Second place ndash The Popcorn Bucket(SARC cinema) created by the first-floor

nursing staff Third place ndash The GumballMachine created by the

admissions and social work team

After the votes were compiled thewinners of the annual St AnnersquosRetirement Community pumpkin-decorating contest were announced at thecommunityrsquos annual Halloween party

The winners were

Volunteers Barbara SlowthowerShirley Fulton and Therese Hodson sortcrayons and other supplies to be packedinto shoeboxes for Operation ChristmasChild during the recent Pack-A-Palooza

event at Garden Spot Village

GSV Hosts First On-CampusPack-A-PaloozaThe Garden Spot Village holiday train

room celebrating its 10th anniversary thisyear is open to the public from 130 to 4pm on Saturdays through Dec 27

Even repeat visitors will find lots ofnew highlights on both O-gauge andHO-gauge layouts

The O-gauge layout features a hobocamp Sunoco Oil siding many detailedstructures and LED lighting A newLionel Legacy remote control systemmakes it possible to run five trains atonce

Now visitors can push a button tomove workers around a control towerand operate a sawmill with a conveyor-belt log loader

These new features are in addition toan operating freight station coal loadergas station and water tower

Visitors will also see a 15-foot earlyhandcrafted Lionel O-gauge circus train

This year club members can operatemuch of the HO-gauge display through

a computer or smart phone The displaynow features more detailed roadcrossings with crossing gates that raiseand lower with flashing lights andringing bells

Visitors will still be able to get anengineerrsquos-eye view from the engine ofone of the trains on a 55-inch wallmonitor

Garden Spot Village is located at 433S Kinzer Ave Admission is freedonations are accepted For informationand directions call (717) 355-6000

Garden Spot Village Train Clubmembers Mike Lanyon left and

Mike ldquoFitzrdquo Fitzgerald

Holiday Train Room Open to Public

because I eventually got him into ittoordquo

Leh began to study antiques learningfrom older people hersquod meet at the fleamarkets who would show him what tolook for and what wasnrsquot worth it

From there he gained an interest inblue-decorated stoneware which hefound more interesting than bottles aseach was handmade and uniquelydecorated

ldquoI learned at some point that diversityis goodrdquo he said ldquoI got into all avenuesof antiquing buying painted furnitureiron glass pottery oil paintings basketsand chinardquo

While he works full-time as asalesman estimator Leh has filled hisweekends running to different auctionsHe still loves variety but he keeps asharp eye out for his favorite blue crocks

He looks for ones with specialdecorations Tulips and other floraldesigns are most common with fruitfalling as a close second and birds as athird The rarest finds have moons catsor dogs

Leh has close to 100 crocks in hispersonal collection and said he canrsquot evenbegin to count the bottles No matterhow many he gets he keeps his findslocal

His fascination with history pushedhim to sell his home and move inSeptember to a 1798 stone house builtby Thomas Pettit the son of a countyfounder

The architecture is unparalleled Lehsaid There are seven fireplaces thickwindow boxes and original chair railsand hardwood floors through the home

The house was added to the NationalRegister of Historic Places in 1983 It isthe perfect environment for Lehrsquosnumerous treasures now displayed andincorporated into the housersquos deacutecor

ldquoI just love historyrdquo he said ldquoIt makes

perfect sense for me to have a place likethis to fill with the items I am sofascinated withrdquo

While antiques became a huge part ofLehrsquos life he slowly made it a familyaffair His father bought a home inupstate New York that was built in 1894and together they decorated it withperiod items that fit the theme of thehome

Over the years his fatherrsquos collectiongrew and he started selling things withhis son sharing a booth at a localantique mart Soon they had two boothsand eventually three The younger Lehno longer has a booth but his father stillruns one out of Easton Pa

A lot of the antiques Leh tries to sellare higher-end items that can sit too longat a local market He finds better luck

sending those to auctionsVisiting one is an experience he

saidldquoItrsquos the people itrsquos the food itrsquos

the triprdquo he said ldquoTherersquos not anauction I donrsquot go to where I donrsquot

know peoplerdquoAlthough antiquing can be expensive

it doesnrsquot have to be Leh saidHersquos bought many things for more

than $10000 including a LancasterCounty farm table he bought thissummer

But there are a variety of levels atwhich people can get involved headded

Every year he goes to the BaltimoreBottle Show where he sees many kidsgetting started at the same age he didSome of them walk in with $5 and leavewith 10 bottles ready to start acollection they can build on

Many of them can even specialize incertain bottles such as medicine bottlesor soda and beer bottles

ldquoMy problem was I specialized ineverythingrdquo he said laughing

Leh also finds value not necessarily inthe expensive items but in the ones thatare the most unusual

ldquoWhat they were wherever they camefrom what they were used formdashthosestories are what interest merdquo Leh said

Early Pennsylvania settlers brought alittle bit of nature into their own homeshe said painting furniture pottery andother decorations

ldquoThose are some of my favoriteitemsrdquo he said ldquoAt one point they wereall close to someonersquos heart And I liketo think I can appreciate them nowrdquo

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For more information or to submit your happenings email Megan Joyce at mjoyceonlinepubcom or mail to

50plus Senior NewsMegan Joyce

3912 Abel Drive Columbia PA 17512

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TREASURE from page 1

Some of Lehrsquos antique bottlecollection including figural

bitters bottles historical flasksand early medicine bottles

Back row from left Gaudy Dutch cup andplate Rabbitware plate Leeds plate Centerfrom left eagle butter print pewter master

salt seated Redware dog and cow butter print

Leh acquired this local farm table(circa 1820) in summer 2014

22 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

Lancaster County

Calendar of EventsCocalico Senior Association ndash (717) 336-7489Dec 12 10 am ndash Music with Sandy HeiseyDec 18 10 am ndash Compass Mark Program on ProvisionsDec 24 9 am ndash Christmas Party

Columbia Senior Center ndash (717) 684-4850Dec 3 1015 am ndash Christmas BingoDec 11 10 am ndash Christmas Special Quarryville

Presbyterian SingersDec 30 1015 am ndash New Yearrsquos Eve Party and Luncheon

Elizabethtown Area Senior Center ndash (717) 367-7984 Dec 4 10 am ndash Radio City Christmas Show VideoDec 10 10 am ndash Bingo Buddies with PreschoolDec 15 1030 am ndash Christmas Activity and Craft

Lancaster House North Happy Hearts Club SeniorCenter ndash (717) 299-1278Tuesdays 1 pm ndash Varied ActivitiesThursdays noon ndash Pinochle

Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center ndash (717) 299-3943Dec 10 930 am ndash Haircuts and ManicuresDec 12 930 am ndash Holiday Music with InstrumentsDec 24 930 am ndash Holiday Program with Santa Claus

Lancaster Rec Senior Center ndash (717) 392-2115 ext 147Dec 12 915 am ndash Benefits of POADec 18 9 am ndash Christmas PartyDec 24 1030 am ndash Baking and Decorating Christmas

Cookies

Lititz Senior Center ndash (717) 626-2800Dec 3 10 am ndash Ice Cream Social with Lancashire HallDec 10 10 am ndash Children from Owl Hill Learning

Center VisitDec 24 10 am ndash Christmas Party and Music

Luis Munoz Marin Senior Center ndash (717) 295-7989Dec 9 10 am ndash Memory Box ProjectDec 11 10 am ndash Crafty Gift Ideas for GrandchildrenDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party

Millersville Senior Center ndash (717) 871-9600Mondays and Fridays 9 am ndash Healthy Steps in Motion

ExerciseDec 19 10 am ndash Cookie ExchangeDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Music with Penn Manor Chorus

Next Gen Senior Center ndash (717) 786-4770Dec 8 930 am ndash Holiday Craft CenterpiecesDec 18 1015 am ndash Smith Middle School SingersDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party

Rodney Park Happy Hearts Club Senior Center ndash(717) 393-7786 Tuesdays noon ndash Pinochle Wednesdays 1 pm ndash Varied Activities Thursdays noon ndash Bingo

Community Programs Free and open to the public

Support Groups Free and open to the public

Dec 3 7 to 815 pmAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupWillow Lakes Outpatient Center212 Willow Valley Lakes Drive Willow Street(717) 464-9365

Dec 8 10 to 11 amAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6076jmortongardenspotvillageorg

Dec 18 noonBrain Tumor Support GroupLancaster General Health Campus Wellness Center2100 Harrisburg Pike Lancaster(717) 626-2894

Dec 22 2 to 3 pmParkinsonrsquos Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6259jshaffergardenspotvillageorg

Dec 24 6 to 8 pmEpilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania SupportGroupLancaster General HospitalStager Room 5555 N Duke St Lancaster(800) 887-7165 ext 104

Saturdays in December 130 to 4 pmTrain Room Holiday Open HouseGarden Spot Village Train Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6000

Dec 1 6 pmRed Rose Singles MeetingHossrsquos Steak amp Sea House100 W Airport Road Lititz(717) 406-6098

Dec 7 3 pmPublic Singing of Handelrsquos MessiahGrace Lutheran Church517 N Queen St Lancaster(717) 397-2748

Dec 14 9 am to 3 pmPennsylvania Music ExpoContinental Inn2285 Lincoln Highway EastLancaster(717) 898-1246wwwrecordcollectorsorg

Dec 19 6 to 9 pmMusic FridaysDowntown Lancaster (717) 341-0028

Senior Center Activities

Library Programs

Lititz Public Library 651 Kissel Hill Road Lititz (717) 626-2255Dec 3 630 pm ndash Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster CountyDec 8 130 to 330 pm Dec 16 6 to 8 pm ndash Scrabble Meet-UpsDec 16 11 am ndash Reel Talk for Everyone The Pianist

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Winter is Coming hellipBefore the weather gets too

cold you should protect yourhouse and family from theelements

Here are some essential areas tocheck

Roofbull Look for missing shinglescracked flashing and brokenoverhanging tree limbs

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Exteriorbull Check the foundation for cracksin the concrete or low spots in thesoil where water can accumulateagainst the foundation

bull Examine the caulking in the

siding and around the windowand door trims

Heat

bull Turn on the heating system andensure that the heat is beingdelivered to all outlets

bull Check the filter and change it ifnecessary Keep extra filtersaround so you can change itduring the winter season

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SONG from page 17

developing and refining ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo over several weeks and thenput it away

More than a year later in April 1941Berlin and film director Mark Sandrichwere working on a new movie HolidayInn when Berlin realized it would be theperfect forum for his Christmas song

On the Paramount Studios set wasWalter Scharf a staff music arrangerassigned to Berlin His task was to turnBerlinrsquos tunes into full-fledged orchestralnumbers

Scharf remembers Berlin tapping outldquoWhite Christmasrdquo on a piano Berlin

only had two years of formal schoolingand never learned to read or write musicScharf recalls Berlinrsquos first performance asa ldquovery roughrdquo rendition

Bing Crosby who overheard Berlinplaying the piece was not impressedCrosby a devout Catholic wantedldquoWhite Christmasrdquo removed from thefilm because he thought it would furthersecularize Christmas which he felt shouldbe a religious season

It was Scharf who eased Crosbyrsquosconcern telling the singer he thoughtldquoWhite Christmasrdquo would turn out wellReportedly Crosby rolled his eyes saying

ldquoI hope sordquoHoliday Inn opened in New York on

Aug 4 1942 It featured Bing Crosby asa singer and Fred Astaire as a dancerWhile Berlin was ecstatic andenthusiastic the reviewers barely noticedor mentioned the production

Before long however the song ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo was becoming a hit Themovie won an Oscar for Best Song in1943 and was also nominated for BestScoring of a Musical Picture and BestOriginal Story

Because the country was in the darkestdays of World War II many welcomed

this sentimental reminder of home As aresult Crosbyrsquos recording of ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo has sold more than 30 millionrecords

Crosby was amazed at the publicresponse to the song As a member of theUSOrsquos traveling ensemble he was askedby troops serving in World War II to singldquoWhite Christmasrdquo no matter what timeof year it was

More than 150 different performerswho run the entire musical gamut haverecorded this piece Crosbyrsquos version alonewas listed as the all-time top single by TheGuinness Book of World Records

asset to the giftedSuper achievers frequently are driven

to succeed to escape their ldquoBlack Dogrdquo asWinston Churchill described his owndark moods Those who have beenafflicted with psychiatric maladies includeAbraham Lincoln Sir Isaac NewtonNoah Webster Samuel Johnson Ludwigvan Beethoven Charles Darwin ErnestHemingway Walt Whitman Edgar AllanPoe and Herman Melville

If todayrsquos medications had sedatedtheir psyches would they have been lessdriven to achieve

Crossword puzzles have long served asa choice for those who seek mentalstimulation Now the trend is towardcomputer games AARP has free gameson their website wwwaarporg

For Einstein theorizing may havebeen his equivalent of a computer gameBut he benefited also by playing theviolin to exercise his brain

In 1890 William James in his ThePrinciples of Psychology theorized thatldquoorganic matter especially nerve tissueseems endowed with a very extraordinarydegree of plasticityrdquo

For 50 years that hypothesis wasignored The conventional scientificwisdom held that the brain cannot createneural growth its structure is immutable

Neuroscientists now know throughresearch of neuroplasticity that the brainis capable throughout a lifetime ofstrengthening and creating neuralconnections adapting and reorganizingfollowing injury illness or behavioralalterations

Experiment with ways in which youcan be the gatekeeper of your brainrsquosrehabilitation What is your choice

computer games violin lessons bridgechess painting portraits or landscapes ormaybe crossword puzzles

As with the selection of anantidepressant medication we may haveto try several to find which works bestfor usWalt Sonneville a retired market-researchanalyst is the author of My 22 Centsrsquo WorthThe Higher-Valued Opinion of a SeniorCitizen and A Musing Moment MeditativeEssays on Life and Learning books ofpersonal-opinion essays free of partisan andsectarian viewpoints Contact him atwaltsonnevilleverizonnet

MIND from page 14

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Itrsquos almost 1 am when we head backto the Radisson and we have to run tocatch the Falls Incline Railway before itcloses This saves us the uphill hike fromthe street-level park to the FallsviewTourist Area where the hotels casinoeateries and shops are located

We arrive in our room chilled butthrilled ready to start the new year

The next day we explore more ofNiagararsquos winter offerings

After walking farther along the 3-mileillumination route we warm up amongstthe poinsettias and Christmas cacti at theFloral Showhouse and then make ourway to Journey Behind the Falls anattraction that helps us truly appreciatethe size and splendor of Niagara

Dressed in waterproof ponchos(distributed free at the entrance) weslosh through tunnels to emerge 13stories below ground level at the pointwhere Horseshoe Falls crashes into theLower Niagara River

Wersquore showered with mist as theequivalent of more than 1 millionbathtubs full of water rush over the fallsevery hour traveling at a speed of 25mph (During the winter the lowerobservation deck is closed but therersquosdrama and moisture aplenty on theupper deck)

Although itrsquos possible to see all threefalls from the ground-level walkway wetake a helicopter ride in order to betterunderstand the arearsquos geography From up

high we can see how the Niagara Riverwhich begins in Lake Erie and flowsnorth into Lake Ontario divides as itcircles around Goat Island

The southern side plummets over acliff to form Horseshoe Falls while thenorthern side leads to American Falls andBridal Veil Falls These two smaller fallsare in turn separated from each other bythe much smaller landmass of LunaIsland

Finally since the Niagara Peninsula isone of the top ice-wine-producingregions in the world we visit InniskillinEstate Winery an award-winningproducer of the luxury wine We see thevineyards where harvesting of the frozengrapes has just begun watch a video ofthe production process and sample threedifferent types of ice wine RieslingCabernet Franc and Sparkling

We canrsquot agree on which one we likebest so we splurge on mini-bottles ofeach If we canrsquot make it back to Niagaranext year at least wersquoll be able tocelebrate at homemdashbut it wonrsquot be thesame without the whirlpool tub and themagnificent view of the falls

If you goNiagararsquos Winter Festival of Lights

runs through Jan 12 2015wwwniagaraparkscomwwwradissoncomniagarafallsca

Photos copy Irv Green unless otherwise notedstory by Andrea Gross (wwwandreagrosscom)

Photo courtesy of Winter Festival of Lights

Niagararsquos Winter Festival of Lightsfeatures a Christmas Tree Walk that

extends more than 3 miles

Photo courtesy of Niagara Parks Commission

The Falls are illuminated at night adding tothe festive air of the holiday season

Photo courtesy of Niagara Parks Commission

Fireworks mark the coming of theNew Year during Niagararsquos

New Yearrsquos Eve bash

Photo courtesy of Winter Festival of Lights

A three-story-tall illuminated flag ofCanada welcomes folks from the

United States who make up half of the11 million travelers who visit

Niagara each year

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SaturdayJanuary 17 2015

Racestart10am

LocationLancasterCountyCentralParkPavilion22(KiwanisLodge)

Prizes will be awarded to the overall top three male and female finishersand top three male and female finishers in each age category

First three finishers with dogs (any age group) will also receive prizes

Race fees $20 if received by January 8 2015 $25 after January 82015 Only people who pre-register (with payment) by January 8 willhave the option of receiving a t-shirt

Proceeds benefit the Sierra Club ndash Lancaster Grouprsquos environmentalcleanup and education efforts throughout Lancaster County

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When you were much muchyounger you may havewondered if your mind was

playing tricks Has that monster underyour childhood bed vanished only to bereplaced by other mental quirks alsounsettling as you age Where did I leave my keys The check I wrote a moment ago is not

in sight The envelope in which it is to bemailed is here in front of me I keep hearing the same song over and

over in my mind (a phenomenon calledldquoearwormsrdquo)

You are not losing your mind Theseare mild irritations not alarms Alarmsare triggered when you forget to turn offthe range or you become disoriented asto time or place

That famous painting called TheScream of Nature by Norwegian artistEdvard Munch intrigues us because itportrays how we feel on occasion The

agonized subject inthe painting isclasping his headwith the palms ofhis hands themouth opened intoa large oval thepanicked eyesglancing skyward

He stands on abridge but theartist does notshow to where thebridge leads Whatlies ahead

PerhapsMunchrsquos figuresuffers fromgerontophobiawhich is the irrational fear of aging andwhat lies ahead Symptoms include anyof several apprehensions such as socialisolation inadequate resources and

inability to remainphysically self-sufficient

Most seniors do notexperience that phobiaon a recurring basisYet we are fascinated byMunchrsquos paintingbecause it illustrates arare extreme in ourresponse to anxieties

Seniors like othersexperience normalepisodic bouts ofmelancholy It can besevere temporarily aswhen brought on bydeath of someone inthe family or a friend

Less severe is holiday melancholy wherewe feel excluded from participating withothers in the general merriment

Causes of our dark moods are not

always clear It could be eitherinsufficient or excessive sleep stresstaking or not taking medication orsimply a misdiagnosis

If the melancholy becomes chronicone might be prescribed anantidepressant Some prescriptions workfor some people and not others Patientsreportedly try different antidepressants todetermine which works best Theyrsquorecaught in a casino of choices where theyhope to place the right bet

Severe melancholy or depression hasbeen a characteristic of many of the mostimportant contributors to our culture Ifthese personalities had lived during whatis called the ldquoProzac Generationrdquo wemight have been deprived of their genius

Aristotle concluded that ldquoall men whohave become outstanding in philosophystatesmanship poetry or the arts aremelancholicrdquo He saw melancholy as an

Are You Losing Your Mind

My 22 Centsrsquo Worth

Walt Sonneville

The Scream of Natureby Edvard Munch

please see MIND page 23

www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 15

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The NationalAssociation of Watch ampClock Collectorsrsquo(NAWCC) Watch ampClock Museum and theLibrary amp ResearchCenter named Mariettaresident GregoryGerhart Volunteer of theYear Recently Gerhartreceived an award for hisgenerous contribution oftime

Gerhartrsquos uncle a member of theNAWCC introduced him to theassociation more than 40 years agoGerhart has been a member for manyyears and after he retired from theKellogg Company he decided topursue his interest in the NAWCC byvolunteering at the museum

He regularly enjoys greetingworldwide members and visitors

guiding group tours andtaking on various museumgallery projects Gerhartrsquospositive experience nowincludes serving as a part-time gallery attendant

ldquoGreg took it uponhimself to makeimprovements in themuseumrsquos lighting byusing his technicalexperience in rebuildingthe museumrsquos display case

lighting unitsrdquo said Noel Poiriermuseum director

ldquoWith funds from a donor andsupport from the unitsrsquo manufacturerGreg was able to singlehandedlyimprove the experience of ourmuseum visitors by ensuring that theobjects on display are adequatelylighted It simply wouldnrsquot have beenpossible without himrdquo

Greg Gerhart

NAWCC Names Volunteer of the Year

RSVP of the CapitalRegion has named TanyaWest as the LancasterCounty Volunteer of theMonth for December

West has beenvolunteering withLancaster Countyorganizations sinceshortly after movingfrom Erie in the 1960sShe averages 500volunteer hours per year with manyyears significantly higher

West is the epitome ofvolunteerism as a way of life In thepast she served as a volunteer boardmember and officer of a dozennonprofit organizations ranging fromGirl Scouts to 4-H and from brain-injured children to the disabled

West continues to demonstrate hercommitment with eight different

Lancaster Countycommunity organizationsShe currently serves on theboards of Mental HealthAmerica and ContactLancaster Helpline

In addition shevolunteers with Kiwanisand Community ActionProgramrsquos povertysimulationsTanya West is great

example of volunteer service inLancaster County

For information on volunteeropportunities or to submit the name of avolunteer for future recognition emaillancasterrsvpcapregorg or call RSVPrsquosLancaster County office at (717) 847-1539 or the statewide Senior Corps ofPennsylvania hotline toll-free at (800)870-2616

Tanya West

West Chosen as Volunteer of the Month

16 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

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By Christina Cardamone

Seniors and baby boomers filled the Spooky NookSports complex in Manheim for the 18th annualLancaster County 50plus EXPO in November

The event co-hosted by OLP EvENtS and theLancaster County Office of Aging allowed visitors togather information on a variety of topics enjoyentertainment and attend informative sessions

As attendees gathered for this free one-day eventthey connected with exhibitors there to discuss homeimprovement health and wellness finances retirementcommunities funeral preplanning and more

ldquoI think the best thing about the EXPO at SpookyNook is the visibilityrdquo said Jenny Flamm a MessiahLifeways at Mount Joy County Homes representativeldquoLots of folks stopping to talk and have conversationand even if theyrsquore not particularly ready to make themove today or even tomorrow it will still be in theirmemoryrdquo

The 2014 Lancaster County 50plus EXPO featured aspecial focus on aging in place reflecting most boomersrsquoand seniorsrsquo wishes to age safely and comfortably intheir homes for as long as possible

United Disabilities Services presented a large displayof products available to help adults age in place such aswalk-in bathtubs and showers handrails scooters stairlifts and more

Alison Sprankle BS CMC and Lori BrenizerSmith CTRS MHAED of Good News Consultingpresented seminars on dementia care Listeners learnedwhat to expect as the disease progresses and how tocommunicate more effectively with the afflicted

Free health screenings also assisted guests in

evaluating their stroke risk balance BMI and hearing ldquo[The EXPO] gives the chance for people to ask a

question they may not ask by just coming andknocking on your doorrdquo said Ed Kurek of The GroffsFamily Funeral Home ldquoPeople are willing to ask hereon a one-on-one basis You can then talk to them andgive them some options and I think thatrsquos one goodreason to be hererdquo

As the day continued the crowd grew even larger ldquoI was really surprised at the turnoutrdquo Kurek added

ldquoI wasnrsquot expecting as many [visitors] as there wererdquoOne of those many visitors was Dottie Nikolaus of

Lancaster city who was no stranger to the 50plus EXPO ldquoIrsquove been here before and I really enjoy it I like the

variety of areas such as travel home repair and eventhe end-of-life servicesrdquo she said ldquoThe entertainmentthis year has been excellent toordquo

It was standing-room only when the dayrsquosentertainment kicked off at 10 am The Dutch AppleDinner Theatre performed select songs from theirfinishing 2014 show season and previewed numbersfrom their upcoming 2015 shows including Mid-LifeThe Crisis Continues Les Miseacuterables and Rogers andHammersteinrsquos Oklahoma

Guests enjoyed the vintage- and modern-era Lioneltrain sets that were on display thanks to CoolTrains Infull operation during the course of the EXPO thedisplay comprised three operating tracks eachshowcasing their own train as well as a miniature trainstation gas station convenience stores and tiny carsand trucks

Jerry Mitchell education and outreach specialistfrom the Office of Attorney General used acombination of video presentation and lecture to share

his knowledge on senior scams and how best to protectyour identity and assets from fraudulent activity

Stauffers of Kissel Hill Greenhouse Manager JayUlrich hosted a container-gardening demonstrationUlrich used a mix of annuals and perennials andshowed how to combine textures and colors to create aperfect focal point or accent

Chris Poje 2010 Pa StatE SENiOr idOL winnerserenaded the crowd with renditions of Sinatra andother musical artists from throughout the decades Histake on Lee Greenwoodrsquos ldquoGod Bless the USArdquo gotthe audience to its feet and singing with patriotic pride

That patriotism carried over at the Keystone MilitaryFamilies booth where EXPO attendees donated itemsor cash toward the nonprofitrsquos Stockings for Soldierscollection Each year KMF sends care packages andChristmas stockings to American soldiers serving athome and abroad

Back on stage 2012 Pa StatE SENiOr idOL winnerVickie Kissinger wooed the crowd with a set of smoothand powerful performances

Matt Macis a charismatic song-and-dance performerand a headliner in his own right presented familiartunes from Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Sinatraand other musical greats

Other fun features of the day were the new puttingcontestmdashthe winner took home $100 cashmdashand thefree salon services offered in the Pamper U ZoneGuests paused in their way around the EXPO floor totake advantage of a free haircut manicure or minimassage

The 50plus EXPOs presented by OLP EvENtS willreturn in spring 2015 For more information call(717)-285-1350 or visit www50plusexpopacom

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What do Bing Crosby ElvisPresley Martina McBrideAlvin and the Chipmunks

The Beach Boys Patty Loveless TheOsmonds Perry Como and TheMormon Tabernacle Choir have incommon

The answer They have all sung andrecorded the song ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo

ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo is in fact theworldrsquos most popular Christmas songhaving sold more than 125000000copies It has been recorded in DutchYiddish Japanese and even Swahili

Written by Irving Berlin ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo is a fascinating footnote inAmerican cultural history A Jewishsongwriter wrote a universal bestsellingsong about a day celebrating the birth ofChristianityrsquos founder

Also unusual is the fact that IrvingBerlin did not like the Christmas holidayThat time of year brought back memories

of the tragic death of his infant sonIrving Berlin Jr in December 1928

Berlinrsquos inspiration may have comefrom his being a lonely andnostalgic northeasterntransplant caught in LosAngeles during the holidayseason There the palmtrees and summerliketemperatures in Decembermade him yearn for hismore familiar winter coldweather and snow

Berlinrsquos song originally began with thisintroductory verse

The sun is shiningThe grass is greenThe orange and palm trees swayTherersquos never been such a dayIn Beverly Hills LABut itrsquos December the 24thAnd Irsquom longing to be up north hellip

And then follows the line known andsung all around the planet everyDecember ldquoIrsquom dreaming of a white

Christmas helliprdquo Berlinrsquos labors over this

song took placethroughout a night inJanuary 1940 Whencompleted Berlin wasexcited about his creationdescribing it as a ldquoroundrdquosong his term for thoserare tunes that seemed to

flow from him effortlessly and seamlessly ldquoWe working composers all too often

in the interest of expediency sharpen ourpencils get out that square sheet of paperand become too slickrdquo he later explainedldquoThose forced efforts are lsquosquarersquo songsBut sometimes a song is natural We maystart it to order for a specific scene orshow but our subconscious beings go towork and the song is just thererdquo

On a Monday morning when hecompleted ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo Berlinrushed to his office proclaiming toHelmy Kresa his transcriber ldquoI want youto take down a song I wrote over theweekend Not only is it the best song Iever wrote itrsquos the best song anybody everwroterdquo

Initially skeptical Kresa wrote downthe notes as Berlin sitting at a pianobegan to play the song While Kresalistened and transcribed his skepticismevaporated

ldquoAs he started to sing I knew rightaway that the way he juxtaposed thewarmth of Southern California with thecold snow would make it a hitrdquo Kresarecalled ldquoand when he sang the chorus Iknew it really was the greatest song everwritten I was as thrilled as he wasrdquo

The duo continued working

The Worldrsquos Most Popular Christmas Song

Fragments of History

Victor Parachin

please see SONG page 23

When readers meet me theynever want to talk to meInstead they excitedly look

all around for my husband sayingldquoWherersquos Bobrdquo

Everyone loves Bob But they feelsorry for him because I often make himlook like a doofus (which he is) in mycolumns They look at him with pity andsay ldquoYoursquore such a good sportrdquo

Well Irsquom here to tell you Bob adoresit when I write about him When I donrsquotinclude him hersquoll ask ldquoWhat about merdquowith an insanely disappointed look onhis face

Having said all that last week he hadto fast for routine blood work whichmeant no food after midnight No bigdeal right

Early that evening he was face downon the couch I knelt down andmassaged his shoulders

ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo I saidEver so slowly he raised his head

ldquoDonrsquot you remember the medicalprocedure Irsquom about to getrdquo

ldquoItrsquos not anoperation sweetsItrsquos just a bloodtestrdquo

He sat upldquoJUST A BLOODTESTrdquo

I quietly tiptoedout of the room

At five tomidnight I foundhim in the kitchengorging on frozenpizza

ldquoSheesh Bob Donrsquot you want to nukeit firstrdquo

ldquoTherersquos no timerdquoI lovingly took his hands but he

crazily pulled away and franticallysearched through the cookie jar

ldquoWhere are the peanut buttercookiesrdquo he said

Slowly I stepped backward andwhispered ldquoImdashImdashmay have finishedthem last nightrdquo

ldquoWHATrdquo

ldquoWell I um I wantedcookiesrdquo

ldquoOh so you wantedcookies did you I willnever forgive you for thisrdquo

He dragged himself offto bed I quietly got inbed too In exactly threeminutes he startedmoaning the song fromOliver ldquoFood gloriousfoodmdashhot sausage andmustardrdquo

Less than an hour later he sneezedonce and said ldquoStarvation has caused meto get a coldrdquo

Now I donrsquot like gender stereotypingBut I take that back when it comes to acold Thatrsquos because Bob gets ldquomancoldsrdquo During his last one he threwhimself an ldquoIrsquom going to dierdquo party

I realized that the way I wasapproaching this was all wrong So Ichanged And miraculously I also foundthe cure to the common cold

ldquoYoursquoll be OKrdquo I said ldquoRight afteryour blood work wersquoll get rid of yourcold Instead of heading to your favoritediner like we planned for a lusciousomelet made with grilled apples cheddarcheese and bacon wersquoll keep you onnothing but chicken broth all dayrdquo

Suddenly he stopped sneezingldquoSweets we couldnrsquot have gone to the

diner anywayrdquo I said ldquoYoursquore obviouslytoo weak from starvation Wersquoll go theresomeday sometimemdashfar far from nowsince it will clearly take a long time foryou to recover from your horrible fastingordealrdquo

And with that he jumped out of bedand said ldquoI feel greatrdquo

After the blood work we went to therestaurant where Bob made a speedyrecovery as he reveled in mouthfuls ofglorious food

That week I wound up with amonster cold I knew Bob would get backat me for how I tricked him into gettingbetter I stayed in bedmdashwaiting

He found my grandmotherrsquos quilt inthe cupboard and placed it on metenderly snugging it under my chin

Between sneezes I said ldquoThis is theworst cold Irsquove ever had Go ahead Makefun of me I deserve itrdquo

ldquoYep you dordquo he said putting on hisjacket and getting the car keys

ldquoBob yoursquore going out when Irsquom onmy deathbedrdquo

When he came home he had a bagwith him He took out a chicken pot piemy favorite Kleenex made with aloe acopy of People magazine and a carton ofmint chocolate chip ice cream

He propped up our pillows We spentthe day together watching Murphy Brownreruns and luxuriating in thebreathtaking nearness of each other

So of course everyone loves BobThatrsquos because we all know that he is justlike thismdashsensitive lovingcompassionate and adoringmdasheven whenI donrsquot have a cold

Saralee Perel is an award-winning nationallysyndicated columnist Her new book isCracked Nuts amp Sentimental Journeys StoriesFrom a Life Out of Balance To find out morevisit wwwsaraleeperelcom or emailsperelsaraleeperelcom

18 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

50plus Senior News continues to bring important information as well asentertaining articles to the 50+ community We at On-Line Publisherswould like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the

editorial contributors of 50plus Senior News

It is through the varied interestsand considerable talents of ourcontributors and freelance writersthat such a range of informativeand entertaining content isavailable to read each monthThe pages of 50plus Senior Newsare enriched by your contributions

Mike Clark (The Way I See It)

Angelo Coniglio (The Search for Our Ancestry)

Al Goodman (Beyond the Battlefield )

Andrea Gross (Traveltizers)

John Johnston (Social Security News)

Dr Lori (Art and Antiques)

Gloria May (NurseNews)

Clyde McMillan-Gamber (The Beauty in Nature)

Jim Miller (The Savvy Senior)

Victor Parachin (Fragments of History)

Saralee Perel (Such is Life)

Dr Leonard Perry (The Green Mountain Gardener)

Ted Rickard (The Squint-Eyed Senior)

Sy Rosen (Older But Not Wiser)

Walt Sonneville (My 22 Centsrsquo Worth)

Nick Thomas (Tinseltown Talks)

Robert Wilcox (Salute to a Veteran)

Judith Zausner (Creativity Matters)

Thank YouColumnists

Such is Life

Saralee Perel

When a Man Canrsquot Have Food

Bob and Saralee at the diner

The best of Christmases and thehigh point of the feast daymarking the beginning of the

Christian era was the year I got theelectric train An electric train has a lot ofpieces And you can take the pieces apartand put them back together in your ownfashion any old way you want to

The next best part of Christmas wascousin-visiting Here the cousinsmdashalmostall male and within a couple years of myown agemdashbecame real people not justthe last or next wearer of hand-me-downldquoSunday bestrdquo

They were here in person kids I couldplay with bringing with them the cold-fresh of December into our second-floorapartment

Gift inspection was the first order ofbusiness for visiting cousins Even beforehellos it was ldquoWhad-ja-getrdquomdashall oneword Without waiting for a responsethis was followed by ldquoWhad-else-ja-getrdquo

The year of the electric train was atriumph of familial snobberyQuestioning never got past the firstldquowhad-ja-getrdquo Instantly four cousinswere on hands and knees takingeverything apart to rearrange it revisingit to anything but the drearilysymmetrical layout plotted by Lionel

There was never enough track ofcourse There never would bemdashnot forthe fledgling empire builders who werealready looking down the hall to thedining room wondering how manypieces and how many Christmases itwould take to get there

There was one other Christmas giftthat even among my cousins wouldsquash the ldquowhad-ja-getsrdquo If you got anErector Set you simply pointed at thebox

You tried not to look too superioracting as though lavish gifts were an

everyday thingwith you Youmight beinterrupted byyour auntinsisting youtry on ldquoat leastthe jacketrdquofrom theSunday outfither son hadfinallyoutgrown But the moment was stillyours

The Erector Set consisted entirely ofparts Nothing was put together in thefirst place hundreds of metal pieces steelwheels nuts and boltsmdashendlesspossibilities for both construction andeventual dismembermentmdashand theruination of hundreds of vacuumcleaners

(My Aunt Ella used to claim that theErector Set people were subsidized by theHoover people But then Aunt Ella alsoclaimed that opening an umbrellaindoors made the roof leak and onerainy spring she turned out to be rightabout that)

One year a cousin we visited got anIrish Mail This was a sidewalk vehiclethat you steered with your feet andpropelled by working a handlebar backand forth

It was really a neat machine and onceyou got the rhythm of it you could workup some real speedmdashplenty enough tobecome a pedestrian hazard and getyelled at

But the Irish Mail was expensive andthus unheard of in his neighborhood soit simply had to be ldquodorkyrdquo which meantit was soon abandoned and left in a darkcorner of the cousinrsquos basement It was agift from the other side of the family an

uncle bymarriage wholived in a swellapartmentbuilding thatdidnrsquot allowkids

There was asuper-deluxemodel of theErector Set thatactually had a

miniature steam engine with it None ofus cousins had one but there was anonly child named Arnold who lived in afirst-floor apartment down the blockwho did

The engine would have made a lot offriends for Arnold who could have usedsome help in that department since henot only had steel-rimmed glasses butwore braces too

But his mother wouldnrsquot let anybody

play with it because it was too dangerousSo we kept pushing Arnold into snowbanks or bushes for all the next year untilhe and his steam engine finally moved tothe suburbs

Eventually the cousins went separateways Some uncles became prosperousand relocated to airier neighborhoodsToday the children of the cousins andthe cousins of the cousins donrsquot evenknow one another

Which is a pity really If all thecousins chipped in we could get theextra track for the train and the ErectorSet with the miniature steam engineThen wersquod get together again and makeall those nifty things that are pictured onthe lids of the boxes

A collection of Ted Rickardrsquos family-funessays is titled Anything Worth Knowing ILearned from the Grandkids It is nowavailable in paperback on Amazoncom

www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 19

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The Squint-Eyed Senior

Theodore Rickard

Cousins for Christmas

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mjoyceonlinepubcom

Artist Shares 100 Faces 100 StoriesPhotographer Molly Kraybillrsquos

display on aging ldquoOne Hundredrdquowill be on display in the Harvest ViewGallery of Landis Homes from 430to 830 pm through Jan 15

A 2009 graduate of LancasterMennonite High School Kraybillgraduated in 2013 from EasternMennonite University inHarrisonburg Va with a degree inphotography and digitalcommunications

The ldquoart of agingrdquo took on newmeaning for Kraybill whophotographed women ages 1 to 100

for her senior art show titled ldquoOneHundredrdquo

ldquolsquoOne Hundredrsquo is an explorationof the female experience of agingrdquosays Kraybill ldquoI photographed onefemale for every age 1 through 100and asked each one the samequestion lsquoWhat do you like aboutyour agersquo

ldquoThe result is a colorful visualjourney through the wisdom painand joy that aging brings Frombraces to wrinkles from the simpledelights of being a kindergartner tothe losses of older age I have found

that age is something to be celebratedembraced and most importantlynothing to be ashamed ofrdquo

For Kraybill talking with theparticipants shed new light on aging

ldquoThey made me realize that Ishouldnrsquot be scared of the futurerdquo saidKraybill ldquoIt makes me appreciateliving in the moment

ldquoIrsquom excited to agerdquoLandis Homes is located at 1001

E Oregon Road Lititz Moreinformation is available atwwwlandishomesorg or by calling(717) 381-3550

Pumpkin ContestCelebrates Creativity

Lancaster native Molly Kraybill currently lives inWashington DC where she teaches digital art

in a public elementary school

Residents staff and localvolunteers at Garden Spot Villagerecently teamed up for the first-ever on-campus ldquoPack-A-Paloozardquoto benefit Operation ChristmasChild a project of SamaritanrsquosPurse an international Christianrelief and evangelismorganization

The group packed 120 red-and-green holiday-themedshoeboxes with school and craftsupplies toys toothbrushes andtoothpaste and other items Theboxes will be distributed to needychildren overseas

In addition to the boxespacked at Pack-A-Palooza GardenSpot Village distributed another 100boxes to individual residents forpacking Packers included a personal

note of encouragement in each boxSamaritanrsquos Purse has run

Operation Christmas Child each yearsince 1993

First place ndash The Carousel created bythe St Annersquos receptionist office

Second place ndash The Popcorn Bucket(SARC cinema) created by the first-floor

nursing staff Third place ndash The GumballMachine created by the

admissions and social work team

After the votes were compiled thewinners of the annual St AnnersquosRetirement Community pumpkin-decorating contest were announced at thecommunityrsquos annual Halloween party

The winners were

Volunteers Barbara SlowthowerShirley Fulton and Therese Hodson sortcrayons and other supplies to be packedinto shoeboxes for Operation ChristmasChild during the recent Pack-A-Palooza

event at Garden Spot Village

GSV Hosts First On-CampusPack-A-PaloozaThe Garden Spot Village holiday train

room celebrating its 10th anniversary thisyear is open to the public from 130 to 4pm on Saturdays through Dec 27

Even repeat visitors will find lots ofnew highlights on both O-gauge andHO-gauge layouts

The O-gauge layout features a hobocamp Sunoco Oil siding many detailedstructures and LED lighting A newLionel Legacy remote control systemmakes it possible to run five trains atonce

Now visitors can push a button tomove workers around a control towerand operate a sawmill with a conveyor-belt log loader

These new features are in addition toan operating freight station coal loadergas station and water tower

Visitors will also see a 15-foot earlyhandcrafted Lionel O-gauge circus train

This year club members can operatemuch of the HO-gauge display through

a computer or smart phone The displaynow features more detailed roadcrossings with crossing gates that raiseand lower with flashing lights andringing bells

Visitors will still be able to get anengineerrsquos-eye view from the engine ofone of the trains on a 55-inch wallmonitor

Garden Spot Village is located at 433S Kinzer Ave Admission is freedonations are accepted For informationand directions call (717) 355-6000

Garden Spot Village Train Clubmembers Mike Lanyon left and

Mike ldquoFitzrdquo Fitzgerald

Holiday Train Room Open to Public

because I eventually got him into ittoordquo

Leh began to study antiques learningfrom older people hersquod meet at the fleamarkets who would show him what tolook for and what wasnrsquot worth it

From there he gained an interest inblue-decorated stoneware which hefound more interesting than bottles aseach was handmade and uniquelydecorated

ldquoI learned at some point that diversityis goodrdquo he said ldquoI got into all avenuesof antiquing buying painted furnitureiron glass pottery oil paintings basketsand chinardquo

While he works full-time as asalesman estimator Leh has filled hisweekends running to different auctionsHe still loves variety but he keeps asharp eye out for his favorite blue crocks

He looks for ones with specialdecorations Tulips and other floraldesigns are most common with fruitfalling as a close second and birds as athird The rarest finds have moons catsor dogs

Leh has close to 100 crocks in hispersonal collection and said he canrsquot evenbegin to count the bottles No matterhow many he gets he keeps his findslocal

His fascination with history pushedhim to sell his home and move inSeptember to a 1798 stone house builtby Thomas Pettit the son of a countyfounder

The architecture is unparalleled Lehsaid There are seven fireplaces thickwindow boxes and original chair railsand hardwood floors through the home

The house was added to the NationalRegister of Historic Places in 1983 It isthe perfect environment for Lehrsquosnumerous treasures now displayed andincorporated into the housersquos deacutecor

ldquoI just love historyrdquo he said ldquoIt makes

perfect sense for me to have a place likethis to fill with the items I am sofascinated withrdquo

While antiques became a huge part ofLehrsquos life he slowly made it a familyaffair His father bought a home inupstate New York that was built in 1894and together they decorated it withperiod items that fit the theme of thehome

Over the years his fatherrsquos collectiongrew and he started selling things withhis son sharing a booth at a localantique mart Soon they had two boothsand eventually three The younger Lehno longer has a booth but his father stillruns one out of Easton Pa

A lot of the antiques Leh tries to sellare higher-end items that can sit too longat a local market He finds better luck

sending those to auctionsVisiting one is an experience he

saidldquoItrsquos the people itrsquos the food itrsquos

the triprdquo he said ldquoTherersquos not anauction I donrsquot go to where I donrsquot

know peoplerdquoAlthough antiquing can be expensive

it doesnrsquot have to be Leh saidHersquos bought many things for more

than $10000 including a LancasterCounty farm table he bought thissummer

But there are a variety of levels atwhich people can get involved headded

Every year he goes to the BaltimoreBottle Show where he sees many kidsgetting started at the same age he didSome of them walk in with $5 and leavewith 10 bottles ready to start acollection they can build on

Many of them can even specialize incertain bottles such as medicine bottlesor soda and beer bottles

ldquoMy problem was I specialized ineverythingrdquo he said laughing

Leh also finds value not necessarily inthe expensive items but in the ones thatare the most unusual

ldquoWhat they were wherever they camefrom what they were used formdashthosestories are what interest merdquo Leh said

Early Pennsylvania settlers brought alittle bit of nature into their own homeshe said painting furniture pottery andother decorations

ldquoThose are some of my favoriteitemsrdquo he said ldquoAt one point they wereall close to someonersquos heart And I liketo think I can appreciate them nowrdquo

Please note submissions must be received bythe 10th of the month prior to insertion

Submissions will be included as space permits

For more information or to submit your happenings email Megan Joyce at mjoyceonlinepubcom or mail to

50plus Senior NewsMegan Joyce

3912 Abel Drive Columbia PA 17512

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TREASURE from page 1

Some of Lehrsquos antique bottlecollection including figural

bitters bottles historical flasksand early medicine bottles

Back row from left Gaudy Dutch cup andplate Rabbitware plate Leeds plate Centerfrom left eagle butter print pewter master

salt seated Redware dog and cow butter print

Leh acquired this local farm table(circa 1820) in summer 2014

22 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

Lancaster County

Calendar of EventsCocalico Senior Association ndash (717) 336-7489Dec 12 10 am ndash Music with Sandy HeiseyDec 18 10 am ndash Compass Mark Program on ProvisionsDec 24 9 am ndash Christmas Party

Columbia Senior Center ndash (717) 684-4850Dec 3 1015 am ndash Christmas BingoDec 11 10 am ndash Christmas Special Quarryville

Presbyterian SingersDec 30 1015 am ndash New Yearrsquos Eve Party and Luncheon

Elizabethtown Area Senior Center ndash (717) 367-7984 Dec 4 10 am ndash Radio City Christmas Show VideoDec 10 10 am ndash Bingo Buddies with PreschoolDec 15 1030 am ndash Christmas Activity and Craft

Lancaster House North Happy Hearts Club SeniorCenter ndash (717) 299-1278Tuesdays 1 pm ndash Varied ActivitiesThursdays noon ndash Pinochle

Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center ndash (717) 299-3943Dec 10 930 am ndash Haircuts and ManicuresDec 12 930 am ndash Holiday Music with InstrumentsDec 24 930 am ndash Holiday Program with Santa Claus

Lancaster Rec Senior Center ndash (717) 392-2115 ext 147Dec 12 915 am ndash Benefits of POADec 18 9 am ndash Christmas PartyDec 24 1030 am ndash Baking and Decorating Christmas

Cookies

Lititz Senior Center ndash (717) 626-2800Dec 3 10 am ndash Ice Cream Social with Lancashire HallDec 10 10 am ndash Children from Owl Hill Learning

Center VisitDec 24 10 am ndash Christmas Party and Music

Luis Munoz Marin Senior Center ndash (717) 295-7989Dec 9 10 am ndash Memory Box ProjectDec 11 10 am ndash Crafty Gift Ideas for GrandchildrenDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party

Millersville Senior Center ndash (717) 871-9600Mondays and Fridays 9 am ndash Healthy Steps in Motion

ExerciseDec 19 10 am ndash Cookie ExchangeDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Music with Penn Manor Chorus

Next Gen Senior Center ndash (717) 786-4770Dec 8 930 am ndash Holiday Craft CenterpiecesDec 18 1015 am ndash Smith Middle School SingersDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party

Rodney Park Happy Hearts Club Senior Center ndash(717) 393-7786 Tuesdays noon ndash Pinochle Wednesdays 1 pm ndash Varied Activities Thursdays noon ndash Bingo

Community Programs Free and open to the public

Support Groups Free and open to the public

Dec 3 7 to 815 pmAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupWillow Lakes Outpatient Center212 Willow Valley Lakes Drive Willow Street(717) 464-9365

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Senior Center Activities

Library Programs

Lititz Public Library 651 Kissel Hill Road Lititz (717) 626-2255Dec 3 630 pm ndash Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster CountyDec 8 130 to 330 pm Dec 16 6 to 8 pm ndash Scrabble Meet-UpsDec 16 11 am ndash Reel Talk for Everyone The Pianist

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SONG from page 17

developing and refining ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo over several weeks and thenput it away

More than a year later in April 1941Berlin and film director Mark Sandrichwere working on a new movie HolidayInn when Berlin realized it would be theperfect forum for his Christmas song

On the Paramount Studios set wasWalter Scharf a staff music arrangerassigned to Berlin His task was to turnBerlinrsquos tunes into full-fledged orchestralnumbers

Scharf remembers Berlin tapping outldquoWhite Christmasrdquo on a piano Berlin

only had two years of formal schoolingand never learned to read or write musicScharf recalls Berlinrsquos first performance asa ldquovery roughrdquo rendition

Bing Crosby who overheard Berlinplaying the piece was not impressedCrosby a devout Catholic wantedldquoWhite Christmasrdquo removed from thefilm because he thought it would furthersecularize Christmas which he felt shouldbe a religious season

It was Scharf who eased Crosbyrsquosconcern telling the singer he thoughtldquoWhite Christmasrdquo would turn out wellReportedly Crosby rolled his eyes saying

ldquoI hope sordquoHoliday Inn opened in New York on

Aug 4 1942 It featured Bing Crosby asa singer and Fred Astaire as a dancerWhile Berlin was ecstatic andenthusiastic the reviewers barely noticedor mentioned the production

Before long however the song ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo was becoming a hit Themovie won an Oscar for Best Song in1943 and was also nominated for BestScoring of a Musical Picture and BestOriginal Story

Because the country was in the darkestdays of World War II many welcomed

this sentimental reminder of home As aresult Crosbyrsquos recording of ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo has sold more than 30 millionrecords

Crosby was amazed at the publicresponse to the song As a member of theUSOrsquos traveling ensemble he was askedby troops serving in World War II to singldquoWhite Christmasrdquo no matter what timeof year it was

More than 150 different performerswho run the entire musical gamut haverecorded this piece Crosbyrsquos version alonewas listed as the all-time top single by TheGuinness Book of World Records

asset to the giftedSuper achievers frequently are driven

to succeed to escape their ldquoBlack Dogrdquo asWinston Churchill described his owndark moods Those who have beenafflicted with psychiatric maladies includeAbraham Lincoln Sir Isaac NewtonNoah Webster Samuel Johnson Ludwigvan Beethoven Charles Darwin ErnestHemingway Walt Whitman Edgar AllanPoe and Herman Melville

If todayrsquos medications had sedatedtheir psyches would they have been lessdriven to achieve

Crossword puzzles have long served asa choice for those who seek mentalstimulation Now the trend is towardcomputer games AARP has free gameson their website wwwaarporg

For Einstein theorizing may havebeen his equivalent of a computer gameBut he benefited also by playing theviolin to exercise his brain

In 1890 William James in his ThePrinciples of Psychology theorized thatldquoorganic matter especially nerve tissueseems endowed with a very extraordinarydegree of plasticityrdquo

For 50 years that hypothesis wasignored The conventional scientificwisdom held that the brain cannot createneural growth its structure is immutable

Neuroscientists now know throughresearch of neuroplasticity that the brainis capable throughout a lifetime ofstrengthening and creating neuralconnections adapting and reorganizingfollowing injury illness or behavioralalterations

Experiment with ways in which youcan be the gatekeeper of your brainrsquosrehabilitation What is your choice

computer games violin lessons bridgechess painting portraits or landscapes ormaybe crossword puzzles

As with the selection of anantidepressant medication we may haveto try several to find which works bestfor usWalt Sonneville a retired market-researchanalyst is the author of My 22 Centsrsquo WorthThe Higher-Valued Opinion of a SeniorCitizen and A Musing Moment MeditativeEssays on Life and Learning books ofpersonal-opinion essays free of partisan andsectarian viewpoints Contact him atwaltsonnevilleverizonnet

MIND from page 14

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3912 Abel Drive Columbia PA 17512

When you were much muchyounger you may havewondered if your mind was

playing tricks Has that monster underyour childhood bed vanished only to bereplaced by other mental quirks alsounsettling as you age Where did I leave my keys The check I wrote a moment ago is not

in sight The envelope in which it is to bemailed is here in front of me I keep hearing the same song over and

over in my mind (a phenomenon calledldquoearwormsrdquo)

You are not losing your mind Theseare mild irritations not alarms Alarmsare triggered when you forget to turn offthe range or you become disoriented asto time or place

That famous painting called TheScream of Nature by Norwegian artistEdvard Munch intrigues us because itportrays how we feel on occasion The

agonized subject inthe painting isclasping his headwith the palms ofhis hands themouth opened intoa large oval thepanicked eyesglancing skyward

He stands on abridge but theartist does notshow to where thebridge leads Whatlies ahead

PerhapsMunchrsquos figuresuffers fromgerontophobiawhich is the irrational fear of aging andwhat lies ahead Symptoms include anyof several apprehensions such as socialisolation inadequate resources and

inability to remainphysically self-sufficient

Most seniors do notexperience that phobiaon a recurring basisYet we are fascinated byMunchrsquos paintingbecause it illustrates arare extreme in ourresponse to anxieties

Seniors like othersexperience normalepisodic bouts ofmelancholy It can besevere temporarily aswhen brought on bydeath of someone inthe family or a friend

Less severe is holiday melancholy wherewe feel excluded from participating withothers in the general merriment

Causes of our dark moods are not

always clear It could be eitherinsufficient or excessive sleep stresstaking or not taking medication orsimply a misdiagnosis

If the melancholy becomes chronicone might be prescribed anantidepressant Some prescriptions workfor some people and not others Patientsreportedly try different antidepressants todetermine which works best Theyrsquorecaught in a casino of choices where theyhope to place the right bet

Severe melancholy or depression hasbeen a characteristic of many of the mostimportant contributors to our culture Ifthese personalities had lived during whatis called the ldquoProzac Generationrdquo wemight have been deprived of their genius

Aristotle concluded that ldquoall men whohave become outstanding in philosophystatesmanship poetry or the arts aremelancholicrdquo He saw melancholy as an

Are You Losing Your Mind

My 22 Centsrsquo Worth

Walt Sonneville

The Scream of Natureby Edvard Munch

please see MIND page 23

www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 15

To schedule a tour please call

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The NationalAssociation of Watch ampClock Collectorsrsquo(NAWCC) Watch ampClock Museum and theLibrary amp ResearchCenter named Mariettaresident GregoryGerhart Volunteer of theYear Recently Gerhartreceived an award for hisgenerous contribution oftime

Gerhartrsquos uncle a member of theNAWCC introduced him to theassociation more than 40 years agoGerhart has been a member for manyyears and after he retired from theKellogg Company he decided topursue his interest in the NAWCC byvolunteering at the museum

He regularly enjoys greetingworldwide members and visitors

guiding group tours andtaking on various museumgallery projects Gerhartrsquospositive experience nowincludes serving as a part-time gallery attendant

ldquoGreg took it uponhimself to makeimprovements in themuseumrsquos lighting byusing his technicalexperience in rebuildingthe museumrsquos display case

lighting unitsrdquo said Noel Poiriermuseum director

ldquoWith funds from a donor andsupport from the unitsrsquo manufacturerGreg was able to singlehandedlyimprove the experience of ourmuseum visitors by ensuring that theobjects on display are adequatelylighted It simply wouldnrsquot have beenpossible without himrdquo

Greg Gerhart

NAWCC Names Volunteer of the Year

RSVP of the CapitalRegion has named TanyaWest as the LancasterCounty Volunteer of theMonth for December

West has beenvolunteering withLancaster Countyorganizations sinceshortly after movingfrom Erie in the 1960sShe averages 500volunteer hours per year with manyyears significantly higher

West is the epitome ofvolunteerism as a way of life In thepast she served as a volunteer boardmember and officer of a dozennonprofit organizations ranging fromGirl Scouts to 4-H and from brain-injured children to the disabled

West continues to demonstrate hercommitment with eight different

Lancaster Countycommunity organizationsShe currently serves on theboards of Mental HealthAmerica and ContactLancaster Helpline

In addition shevolunteers with Kiwanisand Community ActionProgramrsquos povertysimulationsTanya West is great

example of volunteer service inLancaster County

For information on volunteeropportunities or to submit the name of avolunteer for future recognition emaillancasterrsvpcapregorg or call RSVPrsquosLancaster County office at (717) 847-1539 or the statewide Senior Corps ofPennsylvania hotline toll-free at (800)870-2616

Tanya West

West Chosen as Volunteer of the Month

16 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

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Seniors and baby boomers filled the Spooky NookSports complex in Manheim for the 18th annualLancaster County 50plus EXPO in November

The event co-hosted by OLP EvENtS and theLancaster County Office of Aging allowed visitors togather information on a variety of topics enjoyentertainment and attend informative sessions

As attendees gathered for this free one-day eventthey connected with exhibitors there to discuss homeimprovement health and wellness finances retirementcommunities funeral preplanning and more

ldquoI think the best thing about the EXPO at SpookyNook is the visibilityrdquo said Jenny Flamm a MessiahLifeways at Mount Joy County Homes representativeldquoLots of folks stopping to talk and have conversationand even if theyrsquore not particularly ready to make themove today or even tomorrow it will still be in theirmemoryrdquo

The 2014 Lancaster County 50plus EXPO featured aspecial focus on aging in place reflecting most boomersrsquoand seniorsrsquo wishes to age safely and comfortably intheir homes for as long as possible

United Disabilities Services presented a large displayof products available to help adults age in place such aswalk-in bathtubs and showers handrails scooters stairlifts and more

Alison Sprankle BS CMC and Lori BrenizerSmith CTRS MHAED of Good News Consultingpresented seminars on dementia care Listeners learnedwhat to expect as the disease progresses and how tocommunicate more effectively with the afflicted

Free health screenings also assisted guests in

evaluating their stroke risk balance BMI and hearing ldquo[The EXPO] gives the chance for people to ask a

question they may not ask by just coming andknocking on your doorrdquo said Ed Kurek of The GroffsFamily Funeral Home ldquoPeople are willing to ask hereon a one-on-one basis You can then talk to them andgive them some options and I think thatrsquos one goodreason to be hererdquo

As the day continued the crowd grew even larger ldquoI was really surprised at the turnoutrdquo Kurek added

ldquoI wasnrsquot expecting as many [visitors] as there wererdquoOne of those many visitors was Dottie Nikolaus of

Lancaster city who was no stranger to the 50plus EXPO ldquoIrsquove been here before and I really enjoy it I like the

variety of areas such as travel home repair and eventhe end-of-life servicesrdquo she said ldquoThe entertainmentthis year has been excellent toordquo

It was standing-room only when the dayrsquosentertainment kicked off at 10 am The Dutch AppleDinner Theatre performed select songs from theirfinishing 2014 show season and previewed numbersfrom their upcoming 2015 shows including Mid-LifeThe Crisis Continues Les Miseacuterables and Rogers andHammersteinrsquos Oklahoma

Guests enjoyed the vintage- and modern-era Lioneltrain sets that were on display thanks to CoolTrains Infull operation during the course of the EXPO thedisplay comprised three operating tracks eachshowcasing their own train as well as a miniature trainstation gas station convenience stores and tiny carsand trucks

Jerry Mitchell education and outreach specialistfrom the Office of Attorney General used acombination of video presentation and lecture to share

his knowledge on senior scams and how best to protectyour identity and assets from fraudulent activity

Stauffers of Kissel Hill Greenhouse Manager JayUlrich hosted a container-gardening demonstrationUlrich used a mix of annuals and perennials andshowed how to combine textures and colors to create aperfect focal point or accent

Chris Poje 2010 Pa StatE SENiOr idOL winnerserenaded the crowd with renditions of Sinatra andother musical artists from throughout the decades Histake on Lee Greenwoodrsquos ldquoGod Bless the USArdquo gotthe audience to its feet and singing with patriotic pride

That patriotism carried over at the Keystone MilitaryFamilies booth where EXPO attendees donated itemsor cash toward the nonprofitrsquos Stockings for Soldierscollection Each year KMF sends care packages andChristmas stockings to American soldiers serving athome and abroad

Back on stage 2012 Pa StatE SENiOr idOL winnerVickie Kissinger wooed the crowd with a set of smoothand powerful performances

Matt Macis a charismatic song-and-dance performerand a headliner in his own right presented familiartunes from Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Sinatraand other musical greats

Other fun features of the day were the new puttingcontestmdashthe winner took home $100 cashmdashand thefree salon services offered in the Pamper U ZoneGuests paused in their way around the EXPO floor totake advantage of a free haircut manicure or minimassage

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What do Bing Crosby ElvisPresley Martina McBrideAlvin and the Chipmunks

The Beach Boys Patty Loveless TheOsmonds Perry Como and TheMormon Tabernacle Choir have incommon

The answer They have all sung andrecorded the song ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo

ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo is in fact theworldrsquos most popular Christmas songhaving sold more than 125000000copies It has been recorded in DutchYiddish Japanese and even Swahili

Written by Irving Berlin ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo is a fascinating footnote inAmerican cultural history A Jewishsongwriter wrote a universal bestsellingsong about a day celebrating the birth ofChristianityrsquos founder

Also unusual is the fact that IrvingBerlin did not like the Christmas holidayThat time of year brought back memories

of the tragic death of his infant sonIrving Berlin Jr in December 1928

Berlinrsquos inspiration may have comefrom his being a lonely andnostalgic northeasterntransplant caught in LosAngeles during the holidayseason There the palmtrees and summerliketemperatures in Decembermade him yearn for hismore familiar winter coldweather and snow

Berlinrsquos song originally began with thisintroductory verse

The sun is shiningThe grass is greenThe orange and palm trees swayTherersquos never been such a dayIn Beverly Hills LABut itrsquos December the 24thAnd Irsquom longing to be up north hellip

And then follows the line known andsung all around the planet everyDecember ldquoIrsquom dreaming of a white

Christmas helliprdquo Berlinrsquos labors over this

song took placethroughout a night inJanuary 1940 Whencompleted Berlin wasexcited about his creationdescribing it as a ldquoroundrdquosong his term for thoserare tunes that seemed to

flow from him effortlessly and seamlessly ldquoWe working composers all too often

in the interest of expediency sharpen ourpencils get out that square sheet of paperand become too slickrdquo he later explainedldquoThose forced efforts are lsquosquarersquo songsBut sometimes a song is natural We maystart it to order for a specific scene orshow but our subconscious beings go towork and the song is just thererdquo

On a Monday morning when hecompleted ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo Berlinrushed to his office proclaiming toHelmy Kresa his transcriber ldquoI want youto take down a song I wrote over theweekend Not only is it the best song Iever wrote itrsquos the best song anybody everwroterdquo

Initially skeptical Kresa wrote downthe notes as Berlin sitting at a pianobegan to play the song While Kresalistened and transcribed his skepticismevaporated

ldquoAs he started to sing I knew rightaway that the way he juxtaposed thewarmth of Southern California with thecold snow would make it a hitrdquo Kresarecalled ldquoand when he sang the chorus Iknew it really was the greatest song everwritten I was as thrilled as he wasrdquo

The duo continued working

The Worldrsquos Most Popular Christmas Song

Fragments of History

Victor Parachin

please see SONG page 23

When readers meet me theynever want to talk to meInstead they excitedly look

all around for my husband sayingldquoWherersquos Bobrdquo

Everyone loves Bob But they feelsorry for him because I often make himlook like a doofus (which he is) in mycolumns They look at him with pity andsay ldquoYoursquore such a good sportrdquo

Well Irsquom here to tell you Bob adoresit when I write about him When I donrsquotinclude him hersquoll ask ldquoWhat about merdquowith an insanely disappointed look onhis face

Having said all that last week he hadto fast for routine blood work whichmeant no food after midnight No bigdeal right

Early that evening he was face downon the couch I knelt down andmassaged his shoulders

ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo I saidEver so slowly he raised his head

ldquoDonrsquot you remember the medicalprocedure Irsquom about to getrdquo

ldquoItrsquos not anoperation sweetsItrsquos just a bloodtestrdquo

He sat upldquoJUST A BLOODTESTrdquo

I quietly tiptoedout of the room

At five tomidnight I foundhim in the kitchengorging on frozenpizza

ldquoSheesh Bob Donrsquot you want to nukeit firstrdquo

ldquoTherersquos no timerdquoI lovingly took his hands but he

crazily pulled away and franticallysearched through the cookie jar

ldquoWhere are the peanut buttercookiesrdquo he said

Slowly I stepped backward andwhispered ldquoImdashImdashmay have finishedthem last nightrdquo

ldquoWHATrdquo

ldquoWell I um I wantedcookiesrdquo

ldquoOh so you wantedcookies did you I willnever forgive you for thisrdquo

He dragged himself offto bed I quietly got inbed too In exactly threeminutes he startedmoaning the song fromOliver ldquoFood gloriousfoodmdashhot sausage andmustardrdquo

Less than an hour later he sneezedonce and said ldquoStarvation has caused meto get a coldrdquo

Now I donrsquot like gender stereotypingBut I take that back when it comes to acold Thatrsquos because Bob gets ldquomancoldsrdquo During his last one he threwhimself an ldquoIrsquom going to dierdquo party

I realized that the way I wasapproaching this was all wrong So Ichanged And miraculously I also foundthe cure to the common cold

ldquoYoursquoll be OKrdquo I said ldquoRight afteryour blood work wersquoll get rid of yourcold Instead of heading to your favoritediner like we planned for a lusciousomelet made with grilled apples cheddarcheese and bacon wersquoll keep you onnothing but chicken broth all dayrdquo

Suddenly he stopped sneezingldquoSweets we couldnrsquot have gone to the

diner anywayrdquo I said ldquoYoursquore obviouslytoo weak from starvation Wersquoll go theresomeday sometimemdashfar far from nowsince it will clearly take a long time foryou to recover from your horrible fastingordealrdquo

And with that he jumped out of bedand said ldquoI feel greatrdquo

After the blood work we went to therestaurant where Bob made a speedyrecovery as he reveled in mouthfuls ofglorious food

That week I wound up with amonster cold I knew Bob would get backat me for how I tricked him into gettingbetter I stayed in bedmdashwaiting

He found my grandmotherrsquos quilt inthe cupboard and placed it on metenderly snugging it under my chin

Between sneezes I said ldquoThis is theworst cold Irsquove ever had Go ahead Makefun of me I deserve itrdquo

ldquoYep you dordquo he said putting on hisjacket and getting the car keys

ldquoBob yoursquore going out when Irsquom onmy deathbedrdquo

When he came home he had a bagwith him He took out a chicken pot piemy favorite Kleenex made with aloe acopy of People magazine and a carton ofmint chocolate chip ice cream

He propped up our pillows We spentthe day together watching Murphy Brownreruns and luxuriating in thebreathtaking nearness of each other

So of course everyone loves BobThatrsquos because we all know that he is justlike thismdashsensitive lovingcompassionate and adoringmdasheven whenI donrsquot have a cold

Saralee Perel is an award-winning nationallysyndicated columnist Her new book isCracked Nuts amp Sentimental Journeys StoriesFrom a Life Out of Balance To find out morevisit wwwsaraleeperelcom or emailsperelsaraleeperelcom

18 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

50plus Senior News continues to bring important information as well asentertaining articles to the 50+ community We at On-Line Publisherswould like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the

editorial contributors of 50plus Senior News

It is through the varied interestsand considerable talents of ourcontributors and freelance writersthat such a range of informativeand entertaining content isavailable to read each monthThe pages of 50plus Senior Newsare enriched by your contributions

Mike Clark (The Way I See It)

Angelo Coniglio (The Search for Our Ancestry)

Al Goodman (Beyond the Battlefield )

Andrea Gross (Traveltizers)

John Johnston (Social Security News)

Dr Lori (Art and Antiques)

Gloria May (NurseNews)

Clyde McMillan-Gamber (The Beauty in Nature)

Jim Miller (The Savvy Senior)

Victor Parachin (Fragments of History)

Saralee Perel (Such is Life)

Dr Leonard Perry (The Green Mountain Gardener)

Ted Rickard (The Squint-Eyed Senior)

Sy Rosen (Older But Not Wiser)

Walt Sonneville (My 22 Centsrsquo Worth)

Nick Thomas (Tinseltown Talks)

Robert Wilcox (Salute to a Veteran)

Judith Zausner (Creativity Matters)

Thank YouColumnists

Such is Life

Saralee Perel

When a Man Canrsquot Have Food

Bob and Saralee at the diner

The best of Christmases and thehigh point of the feast daymarking the beginning of the

Christian era was the year I got theelectric train An electric train has a lot ofpieces And you can take the pieces apartand put them back together in your ownfashion any old way you want to

The next best part of Christmas wascousin-visiting Here the cousinsmdashalmostall male and within a couple years of myown agemdashbecame real people not justthe last or next wearer of hand-me-downldquoSunday bestrdquo

They were here in person kids I couldplay with bringing with them the cold-fresh of December into our second-floorapartment

Gift inspection was the first order ofbusiness for visiting cousins Even beforehellos it was ldquoWhad-ja-getrdquomdashall oneword Without waiting for a responsethis was followed by ldquoWhad-else-ja-getrdquo

The year of the electric train was atriumph of familial snobberyQuestioning never got past the firstldquowhad-ja-getrdquo Instantly four cousinswere on hands and knees takingeverything apart to rearrange it revisingit to anything but the drearilysymmetrical layout plotted by Lionel

There was never enough track ofcourse There never would bemdashnot forthe fledgling empire builders who werealready looking down the hall to thedining room wondering how manypieces and how many Christmases itwould take to get there

There was one other Christmas giftthat even among my cousins wouldsquash the ldquowhad-ja-getsrdquo If you got anErector Set you simply pointed at thebox

You tried not to look too superioracting as though lavish gifts were an

everyday thingwith you Youmight beinterrupted byyour auntinsisting youtry on ldquoat leastthe jacketrdquofrom theSunday outfither son hadfinallyoutgrown But the moment was stillyours

The Erector Set consisted entirely ofparts Nothing was put together in thefirst place hundreds of metal pieces steelwheels nuts and boltsmdashendlesspossibilities for both construction andeventual dismembermentmdashand theruination of hundreds of vacuumcleaners

(My Aunt Ella used to claim that theErector Set people were subsidized by theHoover people But then Aunt Ella alsoclaimed that opening an umbrellaindoors made the roof leak and onerainy spring she turned out to be rightabout that)

One year a cousin we visited got anIrish Mail This was a sidewalk vehiclethat you steered with your feet andpropelled by working a handlebar backand forth

It was really a neat machine and onceyou got the rhythm of it you could workup some real speedmdashplenty enough tobecome a pedestrian hazard and getyelled at

But the Irish Mail was expensive andthus unheard of in his neighborhood soit simply had to be ldquodorkyrdquo which meantit was soon abandoned and left in a darkcorner of the cousinrsquos basement It was agift from the other side of the family an

uncle bymarriage wholived in a swellapartmentbuilding thatdidnrsquot allowkids

There was asuper-deluxemodel of theErector Set thatactually had a

miniature steam engine with it None ofus cousins had one but there was anonly child named Arnold who lived in afirst-floor apartment down the blockwho did

The engine would have made a lot offriends for Arnold who could have usedsome help in that department since henot only had steel-rimmed glasses butwore braces too

But his mother wouldnrsquot let anybody

play with it because it was too dangerousSo we kept pushing Arnold into snowbanks or bushes for all the next year untilhe and his steam engine finally moved tothe suburbs

Eventually the cousins went separateways Some uncles became prosperousand relocated to airier neighborhoodsToday the children of the cousins andthe cousins of the cousins donrsquot evenknow one another

Which is a pity really If all thecousins chipped in we could get theextra track for the train and the ErectorSet with the miniature steam engineThen wersquod get together again and makeall those nifty things that are pictured onthe lids of the boxes

A collection of Ted Rickardrsquos family-funessays is titled Anything Worth Knowing ILearned from the Grandkids It is nowavailable in paperback on Amazoncom

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Artist Shares 100 Faces 100 StoriesPhotographer Molly Kraybillrsquos

display on aging ldquoOne Hundredrdquowill be on display in the Harvest ViewGallery of Landis Homes from 430to 830 pm through Jan 15

A 2009 graduate of LancasterMennonite High School Kraybillgraduated in 2013 from EasternMennonite University inHarrisonburg Va with a degree inphotography and digitalcommunications

The ldquoart of agingrdquo took on newmeaning for Kraybill whophotographed women ages 1 to 100

for her senior art show titled ldquoOneHundredrdquo

ldquolsquoOne Hundredrsquo is an explorationof the female experience of agingrdquosays Kraybill ldquoI photographed onefemale for every age 1 through 100and asked each one the samequestion lsquoWhat do you like aboutyour agersquo

ldquoThe result is a colorful visualjourney through the wisdom painand joy that aging brings Frombraces to wrinkles from the simpledelights of being a kindergartner tothe losses of older age I have found

that age is something to be celebratedembraced and most importantlynothing to be ashamed ofrdquo

For Kraybill talking with theparticipants shed new light on aging

ldquoThey made me realize that Ishouldnrsquot be scared of the futurerdquo saidKraybill ldquoIt makes me appreciateliving in the moment

ldquoIrsquom excited to agerdquoLandis Homes is located at 1001

E Oregon Road Lititz Moreinformation is available atwwwlandishomesorg or by calling(717) 381-3550

Pumpkin ContestCelebrates Creativity

Lancaster native Molly Kraybill currently lives inWashington DC where she teaches digital art

in a public elementary school

Residents staff and localvolunteers at Garden Spot Villagerecently teamed up for the first-ever on-campus ldquoPack-A-Paloozardquoto benefit Operation ChristmasChild a project of SamaritanrsquosPurse an international Christianrelief and evangelismorganization

The group packed 120 red-and-green holiday-themedshoeboxes with school and craftsupplies toys toothbrushes andtoothpaste and other items Theboxes will be distributed to needychildren overseas

In addition to the boxespacked at Pack-A-Palooza GardenSpot Village distributed another 100boxes to individual residents forpacking Packers included a personal

note of encouragement in each boxSamaritanrsquos Purse has run

Operation Christmas Child each yearsince 1993

First place ndash The Carousel created bythe St Annersquos receptionist office

Second place ndash The Popcorn Bucket(SARC cinema) created by the first-floor

nursing staff Third place ndash The GumballMachine created by the

admissions and social work team

After the votes were compiled thewinners of the annual St AnnersquosRetirement Community pumpkin-decorating contest were announced at thecommunityrsquos annual Halloween party

The winners were

Volunteers Barbara SlowthowerShirley Fulton and Therese Hodson sortcrayons and other supplies to be packedinto shoeboxes for Operation ChristmasChild during the recent Pack-A-Palooza

event at Garden Spot Village

GSV Hosts First On-CampusPack-A-PaloozaThe Garden Spot Village holiday train

room celebrating its 10th anniversary thisyear is open to the public from 130 to 4pm on Saturdays through Dec 27

Even repeat visitors will find lots ofnew highlights on both O-gauge andHO-gauge layouts

The O-gauge layout features a hobocamp Sunoco Oil siding many detailedstructures and LED lighting A newLionel Legacy remote control systemmakes it possible to run five trains atonce

Now visitors can push a button tomove workers around a control towerand operate a sawmill with a conveyor-belt log loader

These new features are in addition toan operating freight station coal loadergas station and water tower

Visitors will also see a 15-foot earlyhandcrafted Lionel O-gauge circus train

This year club members can operatemuch of the HO-gauge display through

a computer or smart phone The displaynow features more detailed roadcrossings with crossing gates that raiseand lower with flashing lights andringing bells

Visitors will still be able to get anengineerrsquos-eye view from the engine ofone of the trains on a 55-inch wallmonitor

Garden Spot Village is located at 433S Kinzer Ave Admission is freedonations are accepted For informationand directions call (717) 355-6000

Garden Spot Village Train Clubmembers Mike Lanyon left and

Mike ldquoFitzrdquo Fitzgerald

Holiday Train Room Open to Public

because I eventually got him into ittoordquo

Leh began to study antiques learningfrom older people hersquod meet at the fleamarkets who would show him what tolook for and what wasnrsquot worth it

From there he gained an interest inblue-decorated stoneware which hefound more interesting than bottles aseach was handmade and uniquelydecorated

ldquoI learned at some point that diversityis goodrdquo he said ldquoI got into all avenuesof antiquing buying painted furnitureiron glass pottery oil paintings basketsand chinardquo

While he works full-time as asalesman estimator Leh has filled hisweekends running to different auctionsHe still loves variety but he keeps asharp eye out for his favorite blue crocks

He looks for ones with specialdecorations Tulips and other floraldesigns are most common with fruitfalling as a close second and birds as athird The rarest finds have moons catsor dogs

Leh has close to 100 crocks in hispersonal collection and said he canrsquot evenbegin to count the bottles No matterhow many he gets he keeps his findslocal

His fascination with history pushedhim to sell his home and move inSeptember to a 1798 stone house builtby Thomas Pettit the son of a countyfounder

The architecture is unparalleled Lehsaid There are seven fireplaces thickwindow boxes and original chair railsand hardwood floors through the home

The house was added to the NationalRegister of Historic Places in 1983 It isthe perfect environment for Lehrsquosnumerous treasures now displayed andincorporated into the housersquos deacutecor

ldquoI just love historyrdquo he said ldquoIt makes

perfect sense for me to have a place likethis to fill with the items I am sofascinated withrdquo

While antiques became a huge part ofLehrsquos life he slowly made it a familyaffair His father bought a home inupstate New York that was built in 1894and together they decorated it withperiod items that fit the theme of thehome

Over the years his fatherrsquos collectiongrew and he started selling things withhis son sharing a booth at a localantique mart Soon they had two boothsand eventually three The younger Lehno longer has a booth but his father stillruns one out of Easton Pa

A lot of the antiques Leh tries to sellare higher-end items that can sit too longat a local market He finds better luck

sending those to auctionsVisiting one is an experience he

saidldquoItrsquos the people itrsquos the food itrsquos

the triprdquo he said ldquoTherersquos not anauction I donrsquot go to where I donrsquot

know peoplerdquoAlthough antiquing can be expensive

it doesnrsquot have to be Leh saidHersquos bought many things for more

than $10000 including a LancasterCounty farm table he bought thissummer

But there are a variety of levels atwhich people can get involved headded

Every year he goes to the BaltimoreBottle Show where he sees many kidsgetting started at the same age he didSome of them walk in with $5 and leavewith 10 bottles ready to start acollection they can build on

Many of them can even specialize incertain bottles such as medicine bottlesor soda and beer bottles

ldquoMy problem was I specialized ineverythingrdquo he said laughing

Leh also finds value not necessarily inthe expensive items but in the ones thatare the most unusual

ldquoWhat they were wherever they camefrom what they were used formdashthosestories are what interest merdquo Leh said

Early Pennsylvania settlers brought alittle bit of nature into their own homeshe said painting furniture pottery andother decorations

ldquoThose are some of my favoriteitemsrdquo he said ldquoAt one point they wereall close to someonersquos heart And I liketo think I can appreciate them nowrdquo

Please note submissions must be received bythe 10th of the month prior to insertion

Submissions will be included as space permits

For more information or to submit your happenings email Megan Joyce at mjoyceonlinepubcom or mail to

50plus Senior NewsMegan Joyce

3912 Abel Drive Columbia PA 17512

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TREASURE from page 1

Some of Lehrsquos antique bottlecollection including figural

bitters bottles historical flasksand early medicine bottles

Back row from left Gaudy Dutch cup andplate Rabbitware plate Leeds plate Centerfrom left eagle butter print pewter master

salt seated Redware dog and cow butter print

Leh acquired this local farm table(circa 1820) in summer 2014

22 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

Lancaster County

Calendar of EventsCocalico Senior Association ndash (717) 336-7489Dec 12 10 am ndash Music with Sandy HeiseyDec 18 10 am ndash Compass Mark Program on ProvisionsDec 24 9 am ndash Christmas Party

Columbia Senior Center ndash (717) 684-4850Dec 3 1015 am ndash Christmas BingoDec 11 10 am ndash Christmas Special Quarryville

Presbyterian SingersDec 30 1015 am ndash New Yearrsquos Eve Party and Luncheon

Elizabethtown Area Senior Center ndash (717) 367-7984 Dec 4 10 am ndash Radio City Christmas Show VideoDec 10 10 am ndash Bingo Buddies with PreschoolDec 15 1030 am ndash Christmas Activity and Craft

Lancaster House North Happy Hearts Club SeniorCenter ndash (717) 299-1278Tuesdays 1 pm ndash Varied ActivitiesThursdays noon ndash Pinochle

Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center ndash (717) 299-3943Dec 10 930 am ndash Haircuts and ManicuresDec 12 930 am ndash Holiday Music with InstrumentsDec 24 930 am ndash Holiday Program with Santa Claus

Lancaster Rec Senior Center ndash (717) 392-2115 ext 147Dec 12 915 am ndash Benefits of POADec 18 9 am ndash Christmas PartyDec 24 1030 am ndash Baking and Decorating Christmas

Cookies

Lititz Senior Center ndash (717) 626-2800Dec 3 10 am ndash Ice Cream Social with Lancashire HallDec 10 10 am ndash Children from Owl Hill Learning

Center VisitDec 24 10 am ndash Christmas Party and Music

Luis Munoz Marin Senior Center ndash (717) 295-7989Dec 9 10 am ndash Memory Box ProjectDec 11 10 am ndash Crafty Gift Ideas for GrandchildrenDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party

Millersville Senior Center ndash (717) 871-9600Mondays and Fridays 9 am ndash Healthy Steps in Motion

ExerciseDec 19 10 am ndash Cookie ExchangeDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Music with Penn Manor Chorus

Next Gen Senior Center ndash (717) 786-4770Dec 8 930 am ndash Holiday Craft CenterpiecesDec 18 1015 am ndash Smith Middle School SingersDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party

Rodney Park Happy Hearts Club Senior Center ndash(717) 393-7786 Tuesdays noon ndash Pinochle Wednesdays 1 pm ndash Varied Activities Thursdays noon ndash Bingo

Community Programs Free and open to the public

Support Groups Free and open to the public

Dec 3 7 to 815 pmAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupWillow Lakes Outpatient Center212 Willow Valley Lakes Drive Willow Street(717) 464-9365

Dec 8 10 to 11 amAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6076jmortongardenspotvillageorg

Dec 18 noonBrain Tumor Support GroupLancaster General Health Campus Wellness Center2100 Harrisburg Pike Lancaster(717) 626-2894

Dec 22 2 to 3 pmParkinsonrsquos Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6259jshaffergardenspotvillageorg

Dec 24 6 to 8 pmEpilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania SupportGroupLancaster General HospitalStager Room 5555 N Duke St Lancaster(800) 887-7165 ext 104

Saturdays in December 130 to 4 pmTrain Room Holiday Open HouseGarden Spot Village Train Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6000

Dec 1 6 pmRed Rose Singles MeetingHossrsquos Steak amp Sea House100 W Airport Road Lititz(717) 406-6098

Dec 7 3 pmPublic Singing of Handelrsquos MessiahGrace Lutheran Church517 N Queen St Lancaster(717) 397-2748

Dec 14 9 am to 3 pmPennsylvania Music ExpoContinental Inn2285 Lincoln Highway EastLancaster(717) 898-1246wwwrecordcollectorsorg

Dec 19 6 to 9 pmMusic FridaysDowntown Lancaster (717) 341-0028

Senior Center Activities

Library Programs

Lititz Public Library 651 Kissel Hill Road Lititz (717) 626-2255Dec 3 630 pm ndash Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster CountyDec 8 130 to 330 pm Dec 16 6 to 8 pm ndash Scrabble Meet-UpsDec 16 11 am ndash Reel Talk for Everyone The Pianist

If you have an eventyou would like to includeplease email information to mjoyceonlinepubcom for

consideration

Winter is Coming hellipBefore the weather gets too

cold you should protect yourhouse and family from theelements

Here are some essential areas tocheck

Roofbull Look for missing shinglescracked flashing and brokenoverhanging tree limbs

bull Check the chimney for mortardeterioration and loose bricksInspect the underside of the rooffrom the attic for signs of leakage

Exteriorbull Check the foundation for cracksin the concrete or low spots in thesoil where water can accumulateagainst the foundation

bull Examine the caulking in the

siding and around the windowand door trims

Heat

bull Turn on the heating system andensure that the heat is beingdelivered to all outlets

bull Check the filter and change it ifnecessary Keep extra filtersaround so you can change itduring the winter season

www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 23

SONG from page 17

developing and refining ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo over several weeks and thenput it away

More than a year later in April 1941Berlin and film director Mark Sandrichwere working on a new movie HolidayInn when Berlin realized it would be theperfect forum for his Christmas song

On the Paramount Studios set wasWalter Scharf a staff music arrangerassigned to Berlin His task was to turnBerlinrsquos tunes into full-fledged orchestralnumbers

Scharf remembers Berlin tapping outldquoWhite Christmasrdquo on a piano Berlin

only had two years of formal schoolingand never learned to read or write musicScharf recalls Berlinrsquos first performance asa ldquovery roughrdquo rendition

Bing Crosby who overheard Berlinplaying the piece was not impressedCrosby a devout Catholic wantedldquoWhite Christmasrdquo removed from thefilm because he thought it would furthersecularize Christmas which he felt shouldbe a religious season

It was Scharf who eased Crosbyrsquosconcern telling the singer he thoughtldquoWhite Christmasrdquo would turn out wellReportedly Crosby rolled his eyes saying

ldquoI hope sordquoHoliday Inn opened in New York on

Aug 4 1942 It featured Bing Crosby asa singer and Fred Astaire as a dancerWhile Berlin was ecstatic andenthusiastic the reviewers barely noticedor mentioned the production

Before long however the song ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo was becoming a hit Themovie won an Oscar for Best Song in1943 and was also nominated for BestScoring of a Musical Picture and BestOriginal Story

Because the country was in the darkestdays of World War II many welcomed

this sentimental reminder of home As aresult Crosbyrsquos recording of ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo has sold more than 30 millionrecords

Crosby was amazed at the publicresponse to the song As a member of theUSOrsquos traveling ensemble he was askedby troops serving in World War II to singldquoWhite Christmasrdquo no matter what timeof year it was

More than 150 different performerswho run the entire musical gamut haverecorded this piece Crosbyrsquos version alonewas listed as the all-time top single by TheGuinness Book of World Records

asset to the giftedSuper achievers frequently are driven

to succeed to escape their ldquoBlack Dogrdquo asWinston Churchill described his owndark moods Those who have beenafflicted with psychiatric maladies includeAbraham Lincoln Sir Isaac NewtonNoah Webster Samuel Johnson Ludwigvan Beethoven Charles Darwin ErnestHemingway Walt Whitman Edgar AllanPoe and Herman Melville

If todayrsquos medications had sedatedtheir psyches would they have been lessdriven to achieve

Crossword puzzles have long served asa choice for those who seek mentalstimulation Now the trend is towardcomputer games AARP has free gameson their website wwwaarporg

For Einstein theorizing may havebeen his equivalent of a computer gameBut he benefited also by playing theviolin to exercise his brain

In 1890 William James in his ThePrinciples of Psychology theorized thatldquoorganic matter especially nerve tissueseems endowed with a very extraordinarydegree of plasticityrdquo

For 50 years that hypothesis wasignored The conventional scientificwisdom held that the brain cannot createneural growth its structure is immutable

Neuroscientists now know throughresearch of neuroplasticity that the brainis capable throughout a lifetime ofstrengthening and creating neuralconnections adapting and reorganizingfollowing injury illness or behavioralalterations

Experiment with ways in which youcan be the gatekeeper of your brainrsquosrehabilitation What is your choice

computer games violin lessons bridgechess painting portraits or landscapes ormaybe crossword puzzles

As with the selection of anantidepressant medication we may haveto try several to find which works bestfor usWalt Sonneville a retired market-researchanalyst is the author of My 22 Centsrsquo WorthThe Higher-Valued Opinion of a SeniorCitizen and A Musing Moment MeditativeEssays on Life and Learning books ofpersonal-opinion essays free of partisan andsectarian viewpoints Contact him atwaltsonnevilleverizonnet

MIND from page 14

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The NationalAssociation of Watch ampClock Collectorsrsquo(NAWCC) Watch ampClock Museum and theLibrary amp ResearchCenter named Mariettaresident GregoryGerhart Volunteer of theYear Recently Gerhartreceived an award for hisgenerous contribution oftime

Gerhartrsquos uncle a member of theNAWCC introduced him to theassociation more than 40 years agoGerhart has been a member for manyyears and after he retired from theKellogg Company he decided topursue his interest in the NAWCC byvolunteering at the museum

He regularly enjoys greetingworldwide members and visitors

guiding group tours andtaking on various museumgallery projects Gerhartrsquospositive experience nowincludes serving as a part-time gallery attendant

ldquoGreg took it uponhimself to makeimprovements in themuseumrsquos lighting byusing his technicalexperience in rebuildingthe museumrsquos display case

lighting unitsrdquo said Noel Poiriermuseum director

ldquoWith funds from a donor andsupport from the unitsrsquo manufacturerGreg was able to singlehandedlyimprove the experience of ourmuseum visitors by ensuring that theobjects on display are adequatelylighted It simply wouldnrsquot have beenpossible without himrdquo

Greg Gerhart

NAWCC Names Volunteer of the Year

RSVP of the CapitalRegion has named TanyaWest as the LancasterCounty Volunteer of theMonth for December

West has beenvolunteering withLancaster Countyorganizations sinceshortly after movingfrom Erie in the 1960sShe averages 500volunteer hours per year with manyyears significantly higher

West is the epitome ofvolunteerism as a way of life In thepast she served as a volunteer boardmember and officer of a dozennonprofit organizations ranging fromGirl Scouts to 4-H and from brain-injured children to the disabled

West continues to demonstrate hercommitment with eight different

Lancaster Countycommunity organizationsShe currently serves on theboards of Mental HealthAmerica and ContactLancaster Helpline

In addition shevolunteers with Kiwanisand Community ActionProgramrsquos povertysimulationsTanya West is great

example of volunteer service inLancaster County

For information on volunteeropportunities or to submit the name of avolunteer for future recognition emaillancasterrsvpcapregorg or call RSVPrsquosLancaster County office at (717) 847-1539 or the statewide Senior Corps ofPennsylvania hotline toll-free at (800)870-2616

Tanya West

West Chosen as Volunteer of the Month

16 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

the 50plus EXPO is FREE to the community due to the generosity of our sponsors

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By Christina Cardamone

Seniors and baby boomers filled the Spooky NookSports complex in Manheim for the 18th annualLancaster County 50plus EXPO in November

The event co-hosted by OLP EvENtS and theLancaster County Office of Aging allowed visitors togather information on a variety of topics enjoyentertainment and attend informative sessions

As attendees gathered for this free one-day eventthey connected with exhibitors there to discuss homeimprovement health and wellness finances retirementcommunities funeral preplanning and more

ldquoI think the best thing about the EXPO at SpookyNook is the visibilityrdquo said Jenny Flamm a MessiahLifeways at Mount Joy County Homes representativeldquoLots of folks stopping to talk and have conversationand even if theyrsquore not particularly ready to make themove today or even tomorrow it will still be in theirmemoryrdquo

The 2014 Lancaster County 50plus EXPO featured aspecial focus on aging in place reflecting most boomersrsquoand seniorsrsquo wishes to age safely and comfortably intheir homes for as long as possible

United Disabilities Services presented a large displayof products available to help adults age in place such aswalk-in bathtubs and showers handrails scooters stairlifts and more

Alison Sprankle BS CMC and Lori BrenizerSmith CTRS MHAED of Good News Consultingpresented seminars on dementia care Listeners learnedwhat to expect as the disease progresses and how tocommunicate more effectively with the afflicted

Free health screenings also assisted guests in

evaluating their stroke risk balance BMI and hearing ldquo[The EXPO] gives the chance for people to ask a

question they may not ask by just coming andknocking on your doorrdquo said Ed Kurek of The GroffsFamily Funeral Home ldquoPeople are willing to ask hereon a one-on-one basis You can then talk to them andgive them some options and I think thatrsquos one goodreason to be hererdquo

As the day continued the crowd grew even larger ldquoI was really surprised at the turnoutrdquo Kurek added

ldquoI wasnrsquot expecting as many [visitors] as there wererdquoOne of those many visitors was Dottie Nikolaus of

Lancaster city who was no stranger to the 50plus EXPO ldquoIrsquove been here before and I really enjoy it I like the

variety of areas such as travel home repair and eventhe end-of-life servicesrdquo she said ldquoThe entertainmentthis year has been excellent toordquo

It was standing-room only when the dayrsquosentertainment kicked off at 10 am The Dutch AppleDinner Theatre performed select songs from theirfinishing 2014 show season and previewed numbersfrom their upcoming 2015 shows including Mid-LifeThe Crisis Continues Les Miseacuterables and Rogers andHammersteinrsquos Oklahoma

Guests enjoyed the vintage- and modern-era Lioneltrain sets that were on display thanks to CoolTrains Infull operation during the course of the EXPO thedisplay comprised three operating tracks eachshowcasing their own train as well as a miniature trainstation gas station convenience stores and tiny carsand trucks

Jerry Mitchell education and outreach specialistfrom the Office of Attorney General used acombination of video presentation and lecture to share

his knowledge on senior scams and how best to protectyour identity and assets from fraudulent activity

Stauffers of Kissel Hill Greenhouse Manager JayUlrich hosted a container-gardening demonstrationUlrich used a mix of annuals and perennials andshowed how to combine textures and colors to create aperfect focal point or accent

Chris Poje 2010 Pa StatE SENiOr idOL winnerserenaded the crowd with renditions of Sinatra andother musical artists from throughout the decades Histake on Lee Greenwoodrsquos ldquoGod Bless the USArdquo gotthe audience to its feet and singing with patriotic pride

That patriotism carried over at the Keystone MilitaryFamilies booth where EXPO attendees donated itemsor cash toward the nonprofitrsquos Stockings for Soldierscollection Each year KMF sends care packages andChristmas stockings to American soldiers serving athome and abroad

Back on stage 2012 Pa StatE SENiOr idOL winnerVickie Kissinger wooed the crowd with a set of smoothand powerful performances

Matt Macis a charismatic song-and-dance performerand a headliner in his own right presented familiartunes from Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Sinatraand other musical greats

Other fun features of the day were the new puttingcontestmdashthe winner took home $100 cashmdashand thefree salon services offered in the Pamper U ZoneGuests paused in their way around the EXPO floor totake advantage of a free haircut manicure or minimassage

The 50plus EXPOs presented by OLP EvENtS willreturn in spring 2015 For more information call(717)-285-1350 or visit www50plusexpopacom

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What do Bing Crosby ElvisPresley Martina McBrideAlvin and the Chipmunks

The Beach Boys Patty Loveless TheOsmonds Perry Como and TheMormon Tabernacle Choir have incommon

The answer They have all sung andrecorded the song ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo

ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo is in fact theworldrsquos most popular Christmas songhaving sold more than 125000000copies It has been recorded in DutchYiddish Japanese and even Swahili

Written by Irving Berlin ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo is a fascinating footnote inAmerican cultural history A Jewishsongwriter wrote a universal bestsellingsong about a day celebrating the birth ofChristianityrsquos founder

Also unusual is the fact that IrvingBerlin did not like the Christmas holidayThat time of year brought back memories

of the tragic death of his infant sonIrving Berlin Jr in December 1928

Berlinrsquos inspiration may have comefrom his being a lonely andnostalgic northeasterntransplant caught in LosAngeles during the holidayseason There the palmtrees and summerliketemperatures in Decembermade him yearn for hismore familiar winter coldweather and snow

Berlinrsquos song originally began with thisintroductory verse

The sun is shiningThe grass is greenThe orange and palm trees swayTherersquos never been such a dayIn Beverly Hills LABut itrsquos December the 24thAnd Irsquom longing to be up north hellip

And then follows the line known andsung all around the planet everyDecember ldquoIrsquom dreaming of a white

Christmas helliprdquo Berlinrsquos labors over this

song took placethroughout a night inJanuary 1940 Whencompleted Berlin wasexcited about his creationdescribing it as a ldquoroundrdquosong his term for thoserare tunes that seemed to

flow from him effortlessly and seamlessly ldquoWe working composers all too often

in the interest of expediency sharpen ourpencils get out that square sheet of paperand become too slickrdquo he later explainedldquoThose forced efforts are lsquosquarersquo songsBut sometimes a song is natural We maystart it to order for a specific scene orshow but our subconscious beings go towork and the song is just thererdquo

On a Monday morning when hecompleted ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo Berlinrushed to his office proclaiming toHelmy Kresa his transcriber ldquoI want youto take down a song I wrote over theweekend Not only is it the best song Iever wrote itrsquos the best song anybody everwroterdquo

Initially skeptical Kresa wrote downthe notes as Berlin sitting at a pianobegan to play the song While Kresalistened and transcribed his skepticismevaporated

ldquoAs he started to sing I knew rightaway that the way he juxtaposed thewarmth of Southern California with thecold snow would make it a hitrdquo Kresarecalled ldquoand when he sang the chorus Iknew it really was the greatest song everwritten I was as thrilled as he wasrdquo

The duo continued working

The Worldrsquos Most Popular Christmas Song

Fragments of History

Victor Parachin

please see SONG page 23

When readers meet me theynever want to talk to meInstead they excitedly look

all around for my husband sayingldquoWherersquos Bobrdquo

Everyone loves Bob But they feelsorry for him because I often make himlook like a doofus (which he is) in mycolumns They look at him with pity andsay ldquoYoursquore such a good sportrdquo

Well Irsquom here to tell you Bob adoresit when I write about him When I donrsquotinclude him hersquoll ask ldquoWhat about merdquowith an insanely disappointed look onhis face

Having said all that last week he hadto fast for routine blood work whichmeant no food after midnight No bigdeal right

Early that evening he was face downon the couch I knelt down andmassaged his shoulders

ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo I saidEver so slowly he raised his head

ldquoDonrsquot you remember the medicalprocedure Irsquom about to getrdquo

ldquoItrsquos not anoperation sweetsItrsquos just a bloodtestrdquo

He sat upldquoJUST A BLOODTESTrdquo

I quietly tiptoedout of the room

At five tomidnight I foundhim in the kitchengorging on frozenpizza

ldquoSheesh Bob Donrsquot you want to nukeit firstrdquo

ldquoTherersquos no timerdquoI lovingly took his hands but he

crazily pulled away and franticallysearched through the cookie jar

ldquoWhere are the peanut buttercookiesrdquo he said

Slowly I stepped backward andwhispered ldquoImdashImdashmay have finishedthem last nightrdquo

ldquoWHATrdquo

ldquoWell I um I wantedcookiesrdquo

ldquoOh so you wantedcookies did you I willnever forgive you for thisrdquo

He dragged himself offto bed I quietly got inbed too In exactly threeminutes he startedmoaning the song fromOliver ldquoFood gloriousfoodmdashhot sausage andmustardrdquo

Less than an hour later he sneezedonce and said ldquoStarvation has caused meto get a coldrdquo

Now I donrsquot like gender stereotypingBut I take that back when it comes to acold Thatrsquos because Bob gets ldquomancoldsrdquo During his last one he threwhimself an ldquoIrsquom going to dierdquo party

I realized that the way I wasapproaching this was all wrong So Ichanged And miraculously I also foundthe cure to the common cold

ldquoYoursquoll be OKrdquo I said ldquoRight afteryour blood work wersquoll get rid of yourcold Instead of heading to your favoritediner like we planned for a lusciousomelet made with grilled apples cheddarcheese and bacon wersquoll keep you onnothing but chicken broth all dayrdquo

Suddenly he stopped sneezingldquoSweets we couldnrsquot have gone to the

diner anywayrdquo I said ldquoYoursquore obviouslytoo weak from starvation Wersquoll go theresomeday sometimemdashfar far from nowsince it will clearly take a long time foryou to recover from your horrible fastingordealrdquo

And with that he jumped out of bedand said ldquoI feel greatrdquo

After the blood work we went to therestaurant where Bob made a speedyrecovery as he reveled in mouthfuls ofglorious food

That week I wound up with amonster cold I knew Bob would get backat me for how I tricked him into gettingbetter I stayed in bedmdashwaiting

He found my grandmotherrsquos quilt inthe cupboard and placed it on metenderly snugging it under my chin

Between sneezes I said ldquoThis is theworst cold Irsquove ever had Go ahead Makefun of me I deserve itrdquo

ldquoYep you dordquo he said putting on hisjacket and getting the car keys

ldquoBob yoursquore going out when Irsquom onmy deathbedrdquo

When he came home he had a bagwith him He took out a chicken pot piemy favorite Kleenex made with aloe acopy of People magazine and a carton ofmint chocolate chip ice cream

He propped up our pillows We spentthe day together watching Murphy Brownreruns and luxuriating in thebreathtaking nearness of each other

So of course everyone loves BobThatrsquos because we all know that he is justlike thismdashsensitive lovingcompassionate and adoringmdasheven whenI donrsquot have a cold

Saralee Perel is an award-winning nationallysyndicated columnist Her new book isCracked Nuts amp Sentimental Journeys StoriesFrom a Life Out of Balance To find out morevisit wwwsaraleeperelcom or emailsperelsaraleeperelcom

18 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

50plus Senior News continues to bring important information as well asentertaining articles to the 50+ community We at On-Line Publisherswould like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the

editorial contributors of 50plus Senior News

It is through the varied interestsand considerable talents of ourcontributors and freelance writersthat such a range of informativeand entertaining content isavailable to read each monthThe pages of 50plus Senior Newsare enriched by your contributions

Mike Clark (The Way I See It)

Angelo Coniglio (The Search for Our Ancestry)

Al Goodman (Beyond the Battlefield )

Andrea Gross (Traveltizers)

John Johnston (Social Security News)

Dr Lori (Art and Antiques)

Gloria May (NurseNews)

Clyde McMillan-Gamber (The Beauty in Nature)

Jim Miller (The Savvy Senior)

Victor Parachin (Fragments of History)

Saralee Perel (Such is Life)

Dr Leonard Perry (The Green Mountain Gardener)

Ted Rickard (The Squint-Eyed Senior)

Sy Rosen (Older But Not Wiser)

Walt Sonneville (My 22 Centsrsquo Worth)

Nick Thomas (Tinseltown Talks)

Robert Wilcox (Salute to a Veteran)

Judith Zausner (Creativity Matters)

Thank YouColumnists

Such is Life

Saralee Perel

When a Man Canrsquot Have Food

Bob and Saralee at the diner

The best of Christmases and thehigh point of the feast daymarking the beginning of the

Christian era was the year I got theelectric train An electric train has a lot ofpieces And you can take the pieces apartand put them back together in your ownfashion any old way you want to

The next best part of Christmas wascousin-visiting Here the cousinsmdashalmostall male and within a couple years of myown agemdashbecame real people not justthe last or next wearer of hand-me-downldquoSunday bestrdquo

They were here in person kids I couldplay with bringing with them the cold-fresh of December into our second-floorapartment

Gift inspection was the first order ofbusiness for visiting cousins Even beforehellos it was ldquoWhad-ja-getrdquomdashall oneword Without waiting for a responsethis was followed by ldquoWhad-else-ja-getrdquo

The year of the electric train was atriumph of familial snobberyQuestioning never got past the firstldquowhad-ja-getrdquo Instantly four cousinswere on hands and knees takingeverything apart to rearrange it revisingit to anything but the drearilysymmetrical layout plotted by Lionel

There was never enough track ofcourse There never would bemdashnot forthe fledgling empire builders who werealready looking down the hall to thedining room wondering how manypieces and how many Christmases itwould take to get there

There was one other Christmas giftthat even among my cousins wouldsquash the ldquowhad-ja-getsrdquo If you got anErector Set you simply pointed at thebox

You tried not to look too superioracting as though lavish gifts were an

everyday thingwith you Youmight beinterrupted byyour auntinsisting youtry on ldquoat leastthe jacketrdquofrom theSunday outfither son hadfinallyoutgrown But the moment was stillyours

The Erector Set consisted entirely ofparts Nothing was put together in thefirst place hundreds of metal pieces steelwheels nuts and boltsmdashendlesspossibilities for both construction andeventual dismembermentmdashand theruination of hundreds of vacuumcleaners

(My Aunt Ella used to claim that theErector Set people were subsidized by theHoover people But then Aunt Ella alsoclaimed that opening an umbrellaindoors made the roof leak and onerainy spring she turned out to be rightabout that)

One year a cousin we visited got anIrish Mail This was a sidewalk vehiclethat you steered with your feet andpropelled by working a handlebar backand forth

It was really a neat machine and onceyou got the rhythm of it you could workup some real speedmdashplenty enough tobecome a pedestrian hazard and getyelled at

But the Irish Mail was expensive andthus unheard of in his neighborhood soit simply had to be ldquodorkyrdquo which meantit was soon abandoned and left in a darkcorner of the cousinrsquos basement It was agift from the other side of the family an

uncle bymarriage wholived in a swellapartmentbuilding thatdidnrsquot allowkids

There was asuper-deluxemodel of theErector Set thatactually had a

miniature steam engine with it None ofus cousins had one but there was anonly child named Arnold who lived in afirst-floor apartment down the blockwho did

The engine would have made a lot offriends for Arnold who could have usedsome help in that department since henot only had steel-rimmed glasses butwore braces too

But his mother wouldnrsquot let anybody

play with it because it was too dangerousSo we kept pushing Arnold into snowbanks or bushes for all the next year untilhe and his steam engine finally moved tothe suburbs

Eventually the cousins went separateways Some uncles became prosperousand relocated to airier neighborhoodsToday the children of the cousins andthe cousins of the cousins donrsquot evenknow one another

Which is a pity really If all thecousins chipped in we could get theextra track for the train and the ErectorSet with the miniature steam engineThen wersquod get together again and makeall those nifty things that are pictured onthe lids of the boxes

A collection of Ted Rickardrsquos family-funessays is titled Anything Worth Knowing ILearned from the Grandkids It is nowavailable in paperback on Amazoncom

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Cousins for Christmas

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mjoyceonlinepubcom

Artist Shares 100 Faces 100 StoriesPhotographer Molly Kraybillrsquos

display on aging ldquoOne Hundredrdquowill be on display in the Harvest ViewGallery of Landis Homes from 430to 830 pm through Jan 15

A 2009 graduate of LancasterMennonite High School Kraybillgraduated in 2013 from EasternMennonite University inHarrisonburg Va with a degree inphotography and digitalcommunications

The ldquoart of agingrdquo took on newmeaning for Kraybill whophotographed women ages 1 to 100

for her senior art show titled ldquoOneHundredrdquo

ldquolsquoOne Hundredrsquo is an explorationof the female experience of agingrdquosays Kraybill ldquoI photographed onefemale for every age 1 through 100and asked each one the samequestion lsquoWhat do you like aboutyour agersquo

ldquoThe result is a colorful visualjourney through the wisdom painand joy that aging brings Frombraces to wrinkles from the simpledelights of being a kindergartner tothe losses of older age I have found

that age is something to be celebratedembraced and most importantlynothing to be ashamed ofrdquo

For Kraybill talking with theparticipants shed new light on aging

ldquoThey made me realize that Ishouldnrsquot be scared of the futurerdquo saidKraybill ldquoIt makes me appreciateliving in the moment

ldquoIrsquom excited to agerdquoLandis Homes is located at 1001

E Oregon Road Lititz Moreinformation is available atwwwlandishomesorg or by calling(717) 381-3550

Pumpkin ContestCelebrates Creativity

Lancaster native Molly Kraybill currently lives inWashington DC where she teaches digital art

in a public elementary school

Residents staff and localvolunteers at Garden Spot Villagerecently teamed up for the first-ever on-campus ldquoPack-A-Paloozardquoto benefit Operation ChristmasChild a project of SamaritanrsquosPurse an international Christianrelief and evangelismorganization

The group packed 120 red-and-green holiday-themedshoeboxes with school and craftsupplies toys toothbrushes andtoothpaste and other items Theboxes will be distributed to needychildren overseas

In addition to the boxespacked at Pack-A-Palooza GardenSpot Village distributed another 100boxes to individual residents forpacking Packers included a personal

note of encouragement in each boxSamaritanrsquos Purse has run

Operation Christmas Child each yearsince 1993

First place ndash The Carousel created bythe St Annersquos receptionist office

Second place ndash The Popcorn Bucket(SARC cinema) created by the first-floor

nursing staff Third place ndash The GumballMachine created by the

admissions and social work team

After the votes were compiled thewinners of the annual St AnnersquosRetirement Community pumpkin-decorating contest were announced at thecommunityrsquos annual Halloween party

The winners were

Volunteers Barbara SlowthowerShirley Fulton and Therese Hodson sortcrayons and other supplies to be packedinto shoeboxes for Operation ChristmasChild during the recent Pack-A-Palooza

event at Garden Spot Village

GSV Hosts First On-CampusPack-A-PaloozaThe Garden Spot Village holiday train

room celebrating its 10th anniversary thisyear is open to the public from 130 to 4pm on Saturdays through Dec 27

Even repeat visitors will find lots ofnew highlights on both O-gauge andHO-gauge layouts

The O-gauge layout features a hobocamp Sunoco Oil siding many detailedstructures and LED lighting A newLionel Legacy remote control systemmakes it possible to run five trains atonce

Now visitors can push a button tomove workers around a control towerand operate a sawmill with a conveyor-belt log loader

These new features are in addition toan operating freight station coal loadergas station and water tower

Visitors will also see a 15-foot earlyhandcrafted Lionel O-gauge circus train

This year club members can operatemuch of the HO-gauge display through

a computer or smart phone The displaynow features more detailed roadcrossings with crossing gates that raiseand lower with flashing lights andringing bells

Visitors will still be able to get anengineerrsquos-eye view from the engine ofone of the trains on a 55-inch wallmonitor

Garden Spot Village is located at 433S Kinzer Ave Admission is freedonations are accepted For informationand directions call (717) 355-6000

Garden Spot Village Train Clubmembers Mike Lanyon left and

Mike ldquoFitzrdquo Fitzgerald

Holiday Train Room Open to Public

because I eventually got him into ittoordquo

Leh began to study antiques learningfrom older people hersquod meet at the fleamarkets who would show him what tolook for and what wasnrsquot worth it

From there he gained an interest inblue-decorated stoneware which hefound more interesting than bottles aseach was handmade and uniquelydecorated

ldquoI learned at some point that diversityis goodrdquo he said ldquoI got into all avenuesof antiquing buying painted furnitureiron glass pottery oil paintings basketsand chinardquo

While he works full-time as asalesman estimator Leh has filled hisweekends running to different auctionsHe still loves variety but he keeps asharp eye out for his favorite blue crocks

He looks for ones with specialdecorations Tulips and other floraldesigns are most common with fruitfalling as a close second and birds as athird The rarest finds have moons catsor dogs

Leh has close to 100 crocks in hispersonal collection and said he canrsquot evenbegin to count the bottles No matterhow many he gets he keeps his findslocal

His fascination with history pushedhim to sell his home and move inSeptember to a 1798 stone house builtby Thomas Pettit the son of a countyfounder

The architecture is unparalleled Lehsaid There are seven fireplaces thickwindow boxes and original chair railsand hardwood floors through the home

The house was added to the NationalRegister of Historic Places in 1983 It isthe perfect environment for Lehrsquosnumerous treasures now displayed andincorporated into the housersquos deacutecor

ldquoI just love historyrdquo he said ldquoIt makes

perfect sense for me to have a place likethis to fill with the items I am sofascinated withrdquo

While antiques became a huge part ofLehrsquos life he slowly made it a familyaffair His father bought a home inupstate New York that was built in 1894and together they decorated it withperiod items that fit the theme of thehome

Over the years his fatherrsquos collectiongrew and he started selling things withhis son sharing a booth at a localantique mart Soon they had two boothsand eventually three The younger Lehno longer has a booth but his father stillruns one out of Easton Pa

A lot of the antiques Leh tries to sellare higher-end items that can sit too longat a local market He finds better luck

sending those to auctionsVisiting one is an experience he

saidldquoItrsquos the people itrsquos the food itrsquos

the triprdquo he said ldquoTherersquos not anauction I donrsquot go to where I donrsquot

know peoplerdquoAlthough antiquing can be expensive

it doesnrsquot have to be Leh saidHersquos bought many things for more

than $10000 including a LancasterCounty farm table he bought thissummer

But there are a variety of levels atwhich people can get involved headded

Every year he goes to the BaltimoreBottle Show where he sees many kidsgetting started at the same age he didSome of them walk in with $5 and leavewith 10 bottles ready to start acollection they can build on

Many of them can even specialize incertain bottles such as medicine bottlesor soda and beer bottles

ldquoMy problem was I specialized ineverythingrdquo he said laughing

Leh also finds value not necessarily inthe expensive items but in the ones thatare the most unusual

ldquoWhat they were wherever they camefrom what they were used formdashthosestories are what interest merdquo Leh said

Early Pennsylvania settlers brought alittle bit of nature into their own homeshe said painting furniture pottery andother decorations

ldquoThose are some of my favoriteitemsrdquo he said ldquoAt one point they wereall close to someonersquos heart And I liketo think I can appreciate them nowrdquo

Please note submissions must be received bythe 10th of the month prior to insertion

Submissions will be included as space permits

For more information or to submit your happenings email Megan Joyce at mjoyceonlinepubcom or mail to

50plus Senior NewsMegan Joyce

3912 Abel Drive Columbia PA 17512

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TREASURE from page 1

Some of Lehrsquos antique bottlecollection including figural

bitters bottles historical flasksand early medicine bottles

Back row from left Gaudy Dutch cup andplate Rabbitware plate Leeds plate Centerfrom left eagle butter print pewter master

salt seated Redware dog and cow butter print

Leh acquired this local farm table(circa 1820) in summer 2014

22 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

Lancaster County

Calendar of EventsCocalico Senior Association ndash (717) 336-7489Dec 12 10 am ndash Music with Sandy HeiseyDec 18 10 am ndash Compass Mark Program on ProvisionsDec 24 9 am ndash Christmas Party

Columbia Senior Center ndash (717) 684-4850Dec 3 1015 am ndash Christmas BingoDec 11 10 am ndash Christmas Special Quarryville

Presbyterian SingersDec 30 1015 am ndash New Yearrsquos Eve Party and Luncheon

Elizabethtown Area Senior Center ndash (717) 367-7984 Dec 4 10 am ndash Radio City Christmas Show VideoDec 10 10 am ndash Bingo Buddies with PreschoolDec 15 1030 am ndash Christmas Activity and Craft

Lancaster House North Happy Hearts Club SeniorCenter ndash (717) 299-1278Tuesdays 1 pm ndash Varied ActivitiesThursdays noon ndash Pinochle

Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center ndash (717) 299-3943Dec 10 930 am ndash Haircuts and ManicuresDec 12 930 am ndash Holiday Music with InstrumentsDec 24 930 am ndash Holiday Program with Santa Claus

Lancaster Rec Senior Center ndash (717) 392-2115 ext 147Dec 12 915 am ndash Benefits of POADec 18 9 am ndash Christmas PartyDec 24 1030 am ndash Baking and Decorating Christmas

Cookies

Lititz Senior Center ndash (717) 626-2800Dec 3 10 am ndash Ice Cream Social with Lancashire HallDec 10 10 am ndash Children from Owl Hill Learning

Center VisitDec 24 10 am ndash Christmas Party and Music

Luis Munoz Marin Senior Center ndash (717) 295-7989Dec 9 10 am ndash Memory Box ProjectDec 11 10 am ndash Crafty Gift Ideas for GrandchildrenDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party

Millersville Senior Center ndash (717) 871-9600Mondays and Fridays 9 am ndash Healthy Steps in Motion

ExerciseDec 19 10 am ndash Cookie ExchangeDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Music with Penn Manor Chorus

Next Gen Senior Center ndash (717) 786-4770Dec 8 930 am ndash Holiday Craft CenterpiecesDec 18 1015 am ndash Smith Middle School SingersDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party

Rodney Park Happy Hearts Club Senior Center ndash(717) 393-7786 Tuesdays noon ndash Pinochle Wednesdays 1 pm ndash Varied Activities Thursdays noon ndash Bingo

Community Programs Free and open to the public

Support Groups Free and open to the public

Dec 3 7 to 815 pmAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupWillow Lakes Outpatient Center212 Willow Valley Lakes Drive Willow Street(717) 464-9365

Dec 8 10 to 11 amAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6076jmortongardenspotvillageorg

Dec 18 noonBrain Tumor Support GroupLancaster General Health Campus Wellness Center2100 Harrisburg Pike Lancaster(717) 626-2894

Dec 22 2 to 3 pmParkinsonrsquos Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6259jshaffergardenspotvillageorg

Dec 24 6 to 8 pmEpilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania SupportGroupLancaster General HospitalStager Room 5555 N Duke St Lancaster(800) 887-7165 ext 104

Saturdays in December 130 to 4 pmTrain Room Holiday Open HouseGarden Spot Village Train Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6000

Dec 1 6 pmRed Rose Singles MeetingHossrsquos Steak amp Sea House100 W Airport Road Lititz(717) 406-6098

Dec 7 3 pmPublic Singing of Handelrsquos MessiahGrace Lutheran Church517 N Queen St Lancaster(717) 397-2748

Dec 14 9 am to 3 pmPennsylvania Music ExpoContinental Inn2285 Lincoln Highway EastLancaster(717) 898-1246wwwrecordcollectorsorg

Dec 19 6 to 9 pmMusic FridaysDowntown Lancaster (717) 341-0028

Senior Center Activities

Library Programs

Lititz Public Library 651 Kissel Hill Road Lititz (717) 626-2255Dec 3 630 pm ndash Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster CountyDec 8 130 to 330 pm Dec 16 6 to 8 pm ndash Scrabble Meet-UpsDec 16 11 am ndash Reel Talk for Everyone The Pianist

If you have an eventyou would like to includeplease email information to mjoyceonlinepubcom for

consideration

Winter is Coming hellipBefore the weather gets too

cold you should protect yourhouse and family from theelements

Here are some essential areas tocheck

Roofbull Look for missing shinglescracked flashing and brokenoverhanging tree limbs

bull Check the chimney for mortardeterioration and loose bricksInspect the underside of the rooffrom the attic for signs of leakage

Exteriorbull Check the foundation for cracksin the concrete or low spots in thesoil where water can accumulateagainst the foundation

bull Examine the caulking in the

siding and around the windowand door trims

Heat

bull Turn on the heating system andensure that the heat is beingdelivered to all outlets

bull Check the filter and change it ifnecessary Keep extra filtersaround so you can change itduring the winter season

www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 23

SONG from page 17

developing and refining ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo over several weeks and thenput it away

More than a year later in April 1941Berlin and film director Mark Sandrichwere working on a new movie HolidayInn when Berlin realized it would be theperfect forum for his Christmas song

On the Paramount Studios set wasWalter Scharf a staff music arrangerassigned to Berlin His task was to turnBerlinrsquos tunes into full-fledged orchestralnumbers

Scharf remembers Berlin tapping outldquoWhite Christmasrdquo on a piano Berlin

only had two years of formal schoolingand never learned to read or write musicScharf recalls Berlinrsquos first performance asa ldquovery roughrdquo rendition

Bing Crosby who overheard Berlinplaying the piece was not impressedCrosby a devout Catholic wantedldquoWhite Christmasrdquo removed from thefilm because he thought it would furthersecularize Christmas which he felt shouldbe a religious season

It was Scharf who eased Crosbyrsquosconcern telling the singer he thoughtldquoWhite Christmasrdquo would turn out wellReportedly Crosby rolled his eyes saying

ldquoI hope sordquoHoliday Inn opened in New York on

Aug 4 1942 It featured Bing Crosby asa singer and Fred Astaire as a dancerWhile Berlin was ecstatic andenthusiastic the reviewers barely noticedor mentioned the production

Before long however the song ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo was becoming a hit Themovie won an Oscar for Best Song in1943 and was also nominated for BestScoring of a Musical Picture and BestOriginal Story

Because the country was in the darkestdays of World War II many welcomed

this sentimental reminder of home As aresult Crosbyrsquos recording of ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo has sold more than 30 millionrecords

Crosby was amazed at the publicresponse to the song As a member of theUSOrsquos traveling ensemble he was askedby troops serving in World War II to singldquoWhite Christmasrdquo no matter what timeof year it was

More than 150 different performerswho run the entire musical gamut haverecorded this piece Crosbyrsquos version alonewas listed as the all-time top single by TheGuinness Book of World Records

asset to the giftedSuper achievers frequently are driven

to succeed to escape their ldquoBlack Dogrdquo asWinston Churchill described his owndark moods Those who have beenafflicted with psychiatric maladies includeAbraham Lincoln Sir Isaac NewtonNoah Webster Samuel Johnson Ludwigvan Beethoven Charles Darwin ErnestHemingway Walt Whitman Edgar AllanPoe and Herman Melville

If todayrsquos medications had sedatedtheir psyches would they have been lessdriven to achieve

Crossword puzzles have long served asa choice for those who seek mentalstimulation Now the trend is towardcomputer games AARP has free gameson their website wwwaarporg

For Einstein theorizing may havebeen his equivalent of a computer gameBut he benefited also by playing theviolin to exercise his brain

In 1890 William James in his ThePrinciples of Psychology theorized thatldquoorganic matter especially nerve tissueseems endowed with a very extraordinarydegree of plasticityrdquo

For 50 years that hypothesis wasignored The conventional scientificwisdom held that the brain cannot createneural growth its structure is immutable

Neuroscientists now know throughresearch of neuroplasticity that the brainis capable throughout a lifetime ofstrengthening and creating neuralconnections adapting and reorganizingfollowing injury illness or behavioralalterations

Experiment with ways in which youcan be the gatekeeper of your brainrsquosrehabilitation What is your choice

computer games violin lessons bridgechess painting portraits or landscapes ormaybe crossword puzzles

As with the selection of anantidepressant medication we may haveto try several to find which works bestfor usWalt Sonneville a retired market-researchanalyst is the author of My 22 Centsrsquo WorthThe Higher-Valued Opinion of a SeniorCitizen and A Musing Moment MeditativeEssays on Life and Learning books ofpersonal-opinion essays free of partisan andsectarian viewpoints Contact him atwaltsonnevilleverizonnet

MIND from page 14

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By Christina Cardamone

Seniors and baby boomers filled the Spooky NookSports complex in Manheim for the 18th annualLancaster County 50plus EXPO in November

The event co-hosted by OLP EvENtS and theLancaster County Office of Aging allowed visitors togather information on a variety of topics enjoyentertainment and attend informative sessions

As attendees gathered for this free one-day eventthey connected with exhibitors there to discuss homeimprovement health and wellness finances retirementcommunities funeral preplanning and more

ldquoI think the best thing about the EXPO at SpookyNook is the visibilityrdquo said Jenny Flamm a MessiahLifeways at Mount Joy County Homes representativeldquoLots of folks stopping to talk and have conversationand even if theyrsquore not particularly ready to make themove today or even tomorrow it will still be in theirmemoryrdquo

The 2014 Lancaster County 50plus EXPO featured aspecial focus on aging in place reflecting most boomersrsquoand seniorsrsquo wishes to age safely and comfortably intheir homes for as long as possible

United Disabilities Services presented a large displayof products available to help adults age in place such aswalk-in bathtubs and showers handrails scooters stairlifts and more

Alison Sprankle BS CMC and Lori BrenizerSmith CTRS MHAED of Good News Consultingpresented seminars on dementia care Listeners learnedwhat to expect as the disease progresses and how tocommunicate more effectively with the afflicted

Free health screenings also assisted guests in

evaluating their stroke risk balance BMI and hearing ldquo[The EXPO] gives the chance for people to ask a

question they may not ask by just coming andknocking on your doorrdquo said Ed Kurek of The GroffsFamily Funeral Home ldquoPeople are willing to ask hereon a one-on-one basis You can then talk to them andgive them some options and I think thatrsquos one goodreason to be hererdquo

As the day continued the crowd grew even larger ldquoI was really surprised at the turnoutrdquo Kurek added

ldquoI wasnrsquot expecting as many [visitors] as there wererdquoOne of those many visitors was Dottie Nikolaus of

Lancaster city who was no stranger to the 50plus EXPO ldquoIrsquove been here before and I really enjoy it I like the

variety of areas such as travel home repair and eventhe end-of-life servicesrdquo she said ldquoThe entertainmentthis year has been excellent toordquo

It was standing-room only when the dayrsquosentertainment kicked off at 10 am The Dutch AppleDinner Theatre performed select songs from theirfinishing 2014 show season and previewed numbersfrom their upcoming 2015 shows including Mid-LifeThe Crisis Continues Les Miseacuterables and Rogers andHammersteinrsquos Oklahoma

Guests enjoyed the vintage- and modern-era Lioneltrain sets that were on display thanks to CoolTrains Infull operation during the course of the EXPO thedisplay comprised three operating tracks eachshowcasing their own train as well as a miniature trainstation gas station convenience stores and tiny carsand trucks

Jerry Mitchell education and outreach specialistfrom the Office of Attorney General used acombination of video presentation and lecture to share

his knowledge on senior scams and how best to protectyour identity and assets from fraudulent activity

Stauffers of Kissel Hill Greenhouse Manager JayUlrich hosted a container-gardening demonstrationUlrich used a mix of annuals and perennials andshowed how to combine textures and colors to create aperfect focal point or accent

Chris Poje 2010 Pa StatE SENiOr idOL winnerserenaded the crowd with renditions of Sinatra andother musical artists from throughout the decades Histake on Lee Greenwoodrsquos ldquoGod Bless the USArdquo gotthe audience to its feet and singing with patriotic pride

That patriotism carried over at the Keystone MilitaryFamilies booth where EXPO attendees donated itemsor cash toward the nonprofitrsquos Stockings for Soldierscollection Each year KMF sends care packages andChristmas stockings to American soldiers serving athome and abroad

Back on stage 2012 Pa StatE SENiOr idOL winnerVickie Kissinger wooed the crowd with a set of smoothand powerful performances

Matt Macis a charismatic song-and-dance performerand a headliner in his own right presented familiartunes from Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Sinatraand other musical greats

Other fun features of the day were the new puttingcontestmdashthe winner took home $100 cashmdashand thefree salon services offered in the Pamper U ZoneGuests paused in their way around the EXPO floor totake advantage of a free haircut manicure or minimassage

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What do Bing Crosby ElvisPresley Martina McBrideAlvin and the Chipmunks

The Beach Boys Patty Loveless TheOsmonds Perry Como and TheMormon Tabernacle Choir have incommon

The answer They have all sung andrecorded the song ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo

ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo is in fact theworldrsquos most popular Christmas songhaving sold more than 125000000copies It has been recorded in DutchYiddish Japanese and even Swahili

Written by Irving Berlin ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo is a fascinating footnote inAmerican cultural history A Jewishsongwriter wrote a universal bestsellingsong about a day celebrating the birth ofChristianityrsquos founder

Also unusual is the fact that IrvingBerlin did not like the Christmas holidayThat time of year brought back memories

of the tragic death of his infant sonIrving Berlin Jr in December 1928

Berlinrsquos inspiration may have comefrom his being a lonely andnostalgic northeasterntransplant caught in LosAngeles during the holidayseason There the palmtrees and summerliketemperatures in Decembermade him yearn for hismore familiar winter coldweather and snow

Berlinrsquos song originally began with thisintroductory verse

The sun is shiningThe grass is greenThe orange and palm trees swayTherersquos never been such a dayIn Beverly Hills LABut itrsquos December the 24thAnd Irsquom longing to be up north hellip

And then follows the line known andsung all around the planet everyDecember ldquoIrsquom dreaming of a white

Christmas helliprdquo Berlinrsquos labors over this

song took placethroughout a night inJanuary 1940 Whencompleted Berlin wasexcited about his creationdescribing it as a ldquoroundrdquosong his term for thoserare tunes that seemed to

flow from him effortlessly and seamlessly ldquoWe working composers all too often

in the interest of expediency sharpen ourpencils get out that square sheet of paperand become too slickrdquo he later explainedldquoThose forced efforts are lsquosquarersquo songsBut sometimes a song is natural We maystart it to order for a specific scene orshow but our subconscious beings go towork and the song is just thererdquo

On a Monday morning when hecompleted ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo Berlinrushed to his office proclaiming toHelmy Kresa his transcriber ldquoI want youto take down a song I wrote over theweekend Not only is it the best song Iever wrote itrsquos the best song anybody everwroterdquo

Initially skeptical Kresa wrote downthe notes as Berlin sitting at a pianobegan to play the song While Kresalistened and transcribed his skepticismevaporated

ldquoAs he started to sing I knew rightaway that the way he juxtaposed thewarmth of Southern California with thecold snow would make it a hitrdquo Kresarecalled ldquoand when he sang the chorus Iknew it really was the greatest song everwritten I was as thrilled as he wasrdquo

The duo continued working

The Worldrsquos Most Popular Christmas Song

Fragments of History

Victor Parachin

please see SONG page 23

When readers meet me theynever want to talk to meInstead they excitedly look

all around for my husband sayingldquoWherersquos Bobrdquo

Everyone loves Bob But they feelsorry for him because I often make himlook like a doofus (which he is) in mycolumns They look at him with pity andsay ldquoYoursquore such a good sportrdquo

Well Irsquom here to tell you Bob adoresit when I write about him When I donrsquotinclude him hersquoll ask ldquoWhat about merdquowith an insanely disappointed look onhis face

Having said all that last week he hadto fast for routine blood work whichmeant no food after midnight No bigdeal right

Early that evening he was face downon the couch I knelt down andmassaged his shoulders

ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo I saidEver so slowly he raised his head

ldquoDonrsquot you remember the medicalprocedure Irsquom about to getrdquo

ldquoItrsquos not anoperation sweetsItrsquos just a bloodtestrdquo

He sat upldquoJUST A BLOODTESTrdquo

I quietly tiptoedout of the room

At five tomidnight I foundhim in the kitchengorging on frozenpizza

ldquoSheesh Bob Donrsquot you want to nukeit firstrdquo

ldquoTherersquos no timerdquoI lovingly took his hands but he

crazily pulled away and franticallysearched through the cookie jar

ldquoWhere are the peanut buttercookiesrdquo he said

Slowly I stepped backward andwhispered ldquoImdashImdashmay have finishedthem last nightrdquo

ldquoWHATrdquo

ldquoWell I um I wantedcookiesrdquo

ldquoOh so you wantedcookies did you I willnever forgive you for thisrdquo

He dragged himself offto bed I quietly got inbed too In exactly threeminutes he startedmoaning the song fromOliver ldquoFood gloriousfoodmdashhot sausage andmustardrdquo

Less than an hour later he sneezedonce and said ldquoStarvation has caused meto get a coldrdquo

Now I donrsquot like gender stereotypingBut I take that back when it comes to acold Thatrsquos because Bob gets ldquomancoldsrdquo During his last one he threwhimself an ldquoIrsquom going to dierdquo party

I realized that the way I wasapproaching this was all wrong So Ichanged And miraculously I also foundthe cure to the common cold

ldquoYoursquoll be OKrdquo I said ldquoRight afteryour blood work wersquoll get rid of yourcold Instead of heading to your favoritediner like we planned for a lusciousomelet made with grilled apples cheddarcheese and bacon wersquoll keep you onnothing but chicken broth all dayrdquo

Suddenly he stopped sneezingldquoSweets we couldnrsquot have gone to the

diner anywayrdquo I said ldquoYoursquore obviouslytoo weak from starvation Wersquoll go theresomeday sometimemdashfar far from nowsince it will clearly take a long time foryou to recover from your horrible fastingordealrdquo

And with that he jumped out of bedand said ldquoI feel greatrdquo

After the blood work we went to therestaurant where Bob made a speedyrecovery as he reveled in mouthfuls ofglorious food

That week I wound up with amonster cold I knew Bob would get backat me for how I tricked him into gettingbetter I stayed in bedmdashwaiting

He found my grandmotherrsquos quilt inthe cupboard and placed it on metenderly snugging it under my chin

Between sneezes I said ldquoThis is theworst cold Irsquove ever had Go ahead Makefun of me I deserve itrdquo

ldquoYep you dordquo he said putting on hisjacket and getting the car keys

ldquoBob yoursquore going out when Irsquom onmy deathbedrdquo

When he came home he had a bagwith him He took out a chicken pot piemy favorite Kleenex made with aloe acopy of People magazine and a carton ofmint chocolate chip ice cream

He propped up our pillows We spentthe day together watching Murphy Brownreruns and luxuriating in thebreathtaking nearness of each other

So of course everyone loves BobThatrsquos because we all know that he is justlike thismdashsensitive lovingcompassionate and adoringmdasheven whenI donrsquot have a cold

Saralee Perel is an award-winning nationallysyndicated columnist Her new book isCracked Nuts amp Sentimental Journeys StoriesFrom a Life Out of Balance To find out morevisit wwwsaraleeperelcom or emailsperelsaraleeperelcom

18 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

50plus Senior News continues to bring important information as well asentertaining articles to the 50+ community We at On-Line Publisherswould like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the

editorial contributors of 50plus Senior News

It is through the varied interestsand considerable talents of ourcontributors and freelance writersthat such a range of informativeand entertaining content isavailable to read each monthThe pages of 50plus Senior Newsare enriched by your contributions

Mike Clark (The Way I See It)

Angelo Coniglio (The Search for Our Ancestry)

Al Goodman (Beyond the Battlefield )

Andrea Gross (Traveltizers)

John Johnston (Social Security News)

Dr Lori (Art and Antiques)

Gloria May (NurseNews)

Clyde McMillan-Gamber (The Beauty in Nature)

Jim Miller (The Savvy Senior)

Victor Parachin (Fragments of History)

Saralee Perel (Such is Life)

Dr Leonard Perry (The Green Mountain Gardener)

Ted Rickard (The Squint-Eyed Senior)

Sy Rosen (Older But Not Wiser)

Walt Sonneville (My 22 Centsrsquo Worth)

Nick Thomas (Tinseltown Talks)

Robert Wilcox (Salute to a Veteran)

Judith Zausner (Creativity Matters)

Thank YouColumnists

Such is Life

Saralee Perel

When a Man Canrsquot Have Food

Bob and Saralee at the diner

The best of Christmases and thehigh point of the feast daymarking the beginning of the

Christian era was the year I got theelectric train An electric train has a lot ofpieces And you can take the pieces apartand put them back together in your ownfashion any old way you want to

The next best part of Christmas wascousin-visiting Here the cousinsmdashalmostall male and within a couple years of myown agemdashbecame real people not justthe last or next wearer of hand-me-downldquoSunday bestrdquo

They were here in person kids I couldplay with bringing with them the cold-fresh of December into our second-floorapartment

Gift inspection was the first order ofbusiness for visiting cousins Even beforehellos it was ldquoWhad-ja-getrdquomdashall oneword Without waiting for a responsethis was followed by ldquoWhad-else-ja-getrdquo

The year of the electric train was atriumph of familial snobberyQuestioning never got past the firstldquowhad-ja-getrdquo Instantly four cousinswere on hands and knees takingeverything apart to rearrange it revisingit to anything but the drearilysymmetrical layout plotted by Lionel

There was never enough track ofcourse There never would bemdashnot forthe fledgling empire builders who werealready looking down the hall to thedining room wondering how manypieces and how many Christmases itwould take to get there

There was one other Christmas giftthat even among my cousins wouldsquash the ldquowhad-ja-getsrdquo If you got anErector Set you simply pointed at thebox

You tried not to look too superioracting as though lavish gifts were an

everyday thingwith you Youmight beinterrupted byyour auntinsisting youtry on ldquoat leastthe jacketrdquofrom theSunday outfither son hadfinallyoutgrown But the moment was stillyours

The Erector Set consisted entirely ofparts Nothing was put together in thefirst place hundreds of metal pieces steelwheels nuts and boltsmdashendlesspossibilities for both construction andeventual dismembermentmdashand theruination of hundreds of vacuumcleaners

(My Aunt Ella used to claim that theErector Set people were subsidized by theHoover people But then Aunt Ella alsoclaimed that opening an umbrellaindoors made the roof leak and onerainy spring she turned out to be rightabout that)

One year a cousin we visited got anIrish Mail This was a sidewalk vehiclethat you steered with your feet andpropelled by working a handlebar backand forth

It was really a neat machine and onceyou got the rhythm of it you could workup some real speedmdashplenty enough tobecome a pedestrian hazard and getyelled at

But the Irish Mail was expensive andthus unheard of in his neighborhood soit simply had to be ldquodorkyrdquo which meantit was soon abandoned and left in a darkcorner of the cousinrsquos basement It was agift from the other side of the family an

uncle bymarriage wholived in a swellapartmentbuilding thatdidnrsquot allowkids

There was asuper-deluxemodel of theErector Set thatactually had a

miniature steam engine with it None ofus cousins had one but there was anonly child named Arnold who lived in afirst-floor apartment down the blockwho did

The engine would have made a lot offriends for Arnold who could have usedsome help in that department since henot only had steel-rimmed glasses butwore braces too

But his mother wouldnrsquot let anybody

play with it because it was too dangerousSo we kept pushing Arnold into snowbanks or bushes for all the next year untilhe and his steam engine finally moved tothe suburbs

Eventually the cousins went separateways Some uncles became prosperousand relocated to airier neighborhoodsToday the children of the cousins andthe cousins of the cousins donrsquot evenknow one another

Which is a pity really If all thecousins chipped in we could get theextra track for the train and the ErectorSet with the miniature steam engineThen wersquod get together again and makeall those nifty things that are pictured onthe lids of the boxes

A collection of Ted Rickardrsquos family-funessays is titled Anything Worth Knowing ILearned from the Grandkids It is nowavailable in paperback on Amazoncom

www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 19

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Theodore Rickard

Cousins for Christmas

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mjoyceonlinepubcom

Artist Shares 100 Faces 100 StoriesPhotographer Molly Kraybillrsquos

display on aging ldquoOne Hundredrdquowill be on display in the Harvest ViewGallery of Landis Homes from 430to 830 pm through Jan 15

A 2009 graduate of LancasterMennonite High School Kraybillgraduated in 2013 from EasternMennonite University inHarrisonburg Va with a degree inphotography and digitalcommunications

The ldquoart of agingrdquo took on newmeaning for Kraybill whophotographed women ages 1 to 100

for her senior art show titled ldquoOneHundredrdquo

ldquolsquoOne Hundredrsquo is an explorationof the female experience of agingrdquosays Kraybill ldquoI photographed onefemale for every age 1 through 100and asked each one the samequestion lsquoWhat do you like aboutyour agersquo

ldquoThe result is a colorful visualjourney through the wisdom painand joy that aging brings Frombraces to wrinkles from the simpledelights of being a kindergartner tothe losses of older age I have found

that age is something to be celebratedembraced and most importantlynothing to be ashamed ofrdquo

For Kraybill talking with theparticipants shed new light on aging

ldquoThey made me realize that Ishouldnrsquot be scared of the futurerdquo saidKraybill ldquoIt makes me appreciateliving in the moment

ldquoIrsquom excited to agerdquoLandis Homes is located at 1001

E Oregon Road Lititz Moreinformation is available atwwwlandishomesorg or by calling(717) 381-3550

Pumpkin ContestCelebrates Creativity

Lancaster native Molly Kraybill currently lives inWashington DC where she teaches digital art

in a public elementary school

Residents staff and localvolunteers at Garden Spot Villagerecently teamed up for the first-ever on-campus ldquoPack-A-Paloozardquoto benefit Operation ChristmasChild a project of SamaritanrsquosPurse an international Christianrelief and evangelismorganization

The group packed 120 red-and-green holiday-themedshoeboxes with school and craftsupplies toys toothbrushes andtoothpaste and other items Theboxes will be distributed to needychildren overseas

In addition to the boxespacked at Pack-A-Palooza GardenSpot Village distributed another 100boxes to individual residents forpacking Packers included a personal

note of encouragement in each boxSamaritanrsquos Purse has run

Operation Christmas Child each yearsince 1993

First place ndash The Carousel created bythe St Annersquos receptionist office

Second place ndash The Popcorn Bucket(SARC cinema) created by the first-floor

nursing staff Third place ndash The GumballMachine created by the

admissions and social work team

After the votes were compiled thewinners of the annual St AnnersquosRetirement Community pumpkin-decorating contest were announced at thecommunityrsquos annual Halloween party

The winners were

Volunteers Barbara SlowthowerShirley Fulton and Therese Hodson sortcrayons and other supplies to be packedinto shoeboxes for Operation ChristmasChild during the recent Pack-A-Palooza

event at Garden Spot Village

GSV Hosts First On-CampusPack-A-PaloozaThe Garden Spot Village holiday train

room celebrating its 10th anniversary thisyear is open to the public from 130 to 4pm on Saturdays through Dec 27

Even repeat visitors will find lots ofnew highlights on both O-gauge andHO-gauge layouts

The O-gauge layout features a hobocamp Sunoco Oil siding many detailedstructures and LED lighting A newLionel Legacy remote control systemmakes it possible to run five trains atonce

Now visitors can push a button tomove workers around a control towerand operate a sawmill with a conveyor-belt log loader

These new features are in addition toan operating freight station coal loadergas station and water tower

Visitors will also see a 15-foot earlyhandcrafted Lionel O-gauge circus train

This year club members can operatemuch of the HO-gauge display through

a computer or smart phone The displaynow features more detailed roadcrossings with crossing gates that raiseand lower with flashing lights andringing bells

Visitors will still be able to get anengineerrsquos-eye view from the engine ofone of the trains on a 55-inch wallmonitor

Garden Spot Village is located at 433S Kinzer Ave Admission is freedonations are accepted For informationand directions call (717) 355-6000

Garden Spot Village Train Clubmembers Mike Lanyon left and

Mike ldquoFitzrdquo Fitzgerald

Holiday Train Room Open to Public

because I eventually got him into ittoordquo

Leh began to study antiques learningfrom older people hersquod meet at the fleamarkets who would show him what tolook for and what wasnrsquot worth it

From there he gained an interest inblue-decorated stoneware which hefound more interesting than bottles aseach was handmade and uniquelydecorated

ldquoI learned at some point that diversityis goodrdquo he said ldquoI got into all avenuesof antiquing buying painted furnitureiron glass pottery oil paintings basketsand chinardquo

While he works full-time as asalesman estimator Leh has filled hisweekends running to different auctionsHe still loves variety but he keeps asharp eye out for his favorite blue crocks

He looks for ones with specialdecorations Tulips and other floraldesigns are most common with fruitfalling as a close second and birds as athird The rarest finds have moons catsor dogs

Leh has close to 100 crocks in hispersonal collection and said he canrsquot evenbegin to count the bottles No matterhow many he gets he keeps his findslocal

His fascination with history pushedhim to sell his home and move inSeptember to a 1798 stone house builtby Thomas Pettit the son of a countyfounder

The architecture is unparalleled Lehsaid There are seven fireplaces thickwindow boxes and original chair railsand hardwood floors through the home

The house was added to the NationalRegister of Historic Places in 1983 It isthe perfect environment for Lehrsquosnumerous treasures now displayed andincorporated into the housersquos deacutecor

ldquoI just love historyrdquo he said ldquoIt makes

perfect sense for me to have a place likethis to fill with the items I am sofascinated withrdquo

While antiques became a huge part ofLehrsquos life he slowly made it a familyaffair His father bought a home inupstate New York that was built in 1894and together they decorated it withperiod items that fit the theme of thehome

Over the years his fatherrsquos collectiongrew and he started selling things withhis son sharing a booth at a localantique mart Soon they had two boothsand eventually three The younger Lehno longer has a booth but his father stillruns one out of Easton Pa

A lot of the antiques Leh tries to sellare higher-end items that can sit too longat a local market He finds better luck

sending those to auctionsVisiting one is an experience he

saidldquoItrsquos the people itrsquos the food itrsquos

the triprdquo he said ldquoTherersquos not anauction I donrsquot go to where I donrsquot

know peoplerdquoAlthough antiquing can be expensive

it doesnrsquot have to be Leh saidHersquos bought many things for more

than $10000 including a LancasterCounty farm table he bought thissummer

But there are a variety of levels atwhich people can get involved headded

Every year he goes to the BaltimoreBottle Show where he sees many kidsgetting started at the same age he didSome of them walk in with $5 and leavewith 10 bottles ready to start acollection they can build on

Many of them can even specialize incertain bottles such as medicine bottlesor soda and beer bottles

ldquoMy problem was I specialized ineverythingrdquo he said laughing

Leh also finds value not necessarily inthe expensive items but in the ones thatare the most unusual

ldquoWhat they were wherever they camefrom what they were used formdashthosestories are what interest merdquo Leh said

Early Pennsylvania settlers brought alittle bit of nature into their own homeshe said painting furniture pottery andother decorations

ldquoThose are some of my favoriteitemsrdquo he said ldquoAt one point they wereall close to someonersquos heart And I liketo think I can appreciate them nowrdquo

Please note submissions must be received bythe 10th of the month prior to insertion

Submissions will be included as space permits

For more information or to submit your happenings email Megan Joyce at mjoyceonlinepubcom or mail to

50plus Senior NewsMegan Joyce

3912 Abel Drive Columbia PA 17512

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TREASURE from page 1

Some of Lehrsquos antique bottlecollection including figural

bitters bottles historical flasksand early medicine bottles

Back row from left Gaudy Dutch cup andplate Rabbitware plate Leeds plate Centerfrom left eagle butter print pewter master

salt seated Redware dog and cow butter print

Leh acquired this local farm table(circa 1820) in summer 2014

22 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

Lancaster County

Calendar of EventsCocalico Senior Association ndash (717) 336-7489Dec 12 10 am ndash Music with Sandy HeiseyDec 18 10 am ndash Compass Mark Program on ProvisionsDec 24 9 am ndash Christmas Party

Columbia Senior Center ndash (717) 684-4850Dec 3 1015 am ndash Christmas BingoDec 11 10 am ndash Christmas Special Quarryville

Presbyterian SingersDec 30 1015 am ndash New Yearrsquos Eve Party and Luncheon

Elizabethtown Area Senior Center ndash (717) 367-7984 Dec 4 10 am ndash Radio City Christmas Show VideoDec 10 10 am ndash Bingo Buddies with PreschoolDec 15 1030 am ndash Christmas Activity and Craft

Lancaster House North Happy Hearts Club SeniorCenter ndash (717) 299-1278Tuesdays 1 pm ndash Varied ActivitiesThursdays noon ndash Pinochle

Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center ndash (717) 299-3943Dec 10 930 am ndash Haircuts and ManicuresDec 12 930 am ndash Holiday Music with InstrumentsDec 24 930 am ndash Holiday Program with Santa Claus

Lancaster Rec Senior Center ndash (717) 392-2115 ext 147Dec 12 915 am ndash Benefits of POADec 18 9 am ndash Christmas PartyDec 24 1030 am ndash Baking and Decorating Christmas

Cookies

Lititz Senior Center ndash (717) 626-2800Dec 3 10 am ndash Ice Cream Social with Lancashire HallDec 10 10 am ndash Children from Owl Hill Learning

Center VisitDec 24 10 am ndash Christmas Party and Music

Luis Munoz Marin Senior Center ndash (717) 295-7989Dec 9 10 am ndash Memory Box ProjectDec 11 10 am ndash Crafty Gift Ideas for GrandchildrenDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party

Millersville Senior Center ndash (717) 871-9600Mondays and Fridays 9 am ndash Healthy Steps in Motion

ExerciseDec 19 10 am ndash Cookie ExchangeDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Music with Penn Manor Chorus

Next Gen Senior Center ndash (717) 786-4770Dec 8 930 am ndash Holiday Craft CenterpiecesDec 18 1015 am ndash Smith Middle School SingersDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party

Rodney Park Happy Hearts Club Senior Center ndash(717) 393-7786 Tuesdays noon ndash Pinochle Wednesdays 1 pm ndash Varied Activities Thursdays noon ndash Bingo

Community Programs Free and open to the public

Support Groups Free and open to the public

Dec 3 7 to 815 pmAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupWillow Lakes Outpatient Center212 Willow Valley Lakes Drive Willow Street(717) 464-9365

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Senior Center Activities

Library Programs

Lititz Public Library 651 Kissel Hill Road Lititz (717) 626-2255Dec 3 630 pm ndash Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster CountyDec 8 130 to 330 pm Dec 16 6 to 8 pm ndash Scrabble Meet-UpsDec 16 11 am ndash Reel Talk for Everyone The Pianist

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consideration

Winter is Coming hellipBefore the weather gets too

cold you should protect yourhouse and family from theelements

Here are some essential areas tocheck

Roofbull Look for missing shinglescracked flashing and brokenoverhanging tree limbs

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Exteriorbull Check the foundation for cracksin the concrete or low spots in thesoil where water can accumulateagainst the foundation

bull Examine the caulking in the

siding and around the windowand door trims

Heat

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SONG from page 17

developing and refining ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo over several weeks and thenput it away

More than a year later in April 1941Berlin and film director Mark Sandrichwere working on a new movie HolidayInn when Berlin realized it would be theperfect forum for his Christmas song

On the Paramount Studios set wasWalter Scharf a staff music arrangerassigned to Berlin His task was to turnBerlinrsquos tunes into full-fledged orchestralnumbers

Scharf remembers Berlin tapping outldquoWhite Christmasrdquo on a piano Berlin

only had two years of formal schoolingand never learned to read or write musicScharf recalls Berlinrsquos first performance asa ldquovery roughrdquo rendition

Bing Crosby who overheard Berlinplaying the piece was not impressedCrosby a devout Catholic wantedldquoWhite Christmasrdquo removed from thefilm because he thought it would furthersecularize Christmas which he felt shouldbe a religious season

It was Scharf who eased Crosbyrsquosconcern telling the singer he thoughtldquoWhite Christmasrdquo would turn out wellReportedly Crosby rolled his eyes saying

ldquoI hope sordquoHoliday Inn opened in New York on

Aug 4 1942 It featured Bing Crosby asa singer and Fred Astaire as a dancerWhile Berlin was ecstatic andenthusiastic the reviewers barely noticedor mentioned the production

Before long however the song ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo was becoming a hit Themovie won an Oscar for Best Song in1943 and was also nominated for BestScoring of a Musical Picture and BestOriginal Story

Because the country was in the darkestdays of World War II many welcomed

this sentimental reminder of home As aresult Crosbyrsquos recording of ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo has sold more than 30 millionrecords

Crosby was amazed at the publicresponse to the song As a member of theUSOrsquos traveling ensemble he was askedby troops serving in World War II to singldquoWhite Christmasrdquo no matter what timeof year it was

More than 150 different performerswho run the entire musical gamut haverecorded this piece Crosbyrsquos version alonewas listed as the all-time top single by TheGuinness Book of World Records

asset to the giftedSuper achievers frequently are driven

to succeed to escape their ldquoBlack Dogrdquo asWinston Churchill described his owndark moods Those who have beenafflicted with psychiatric maladies includeAbraham Lincoln Sir Isaac NewtonNoah Webster Samuel Johnson Ludwigvan Beethoven Charles Darwin ErnestHemingway Walt Whitman Edgar AllanPoe and Herman Melville

If todayrsquos medications had sedatedtheir psyches would they have been lessdriven to achieve

Crossword puzzles have long served asa choice for those who seek mentalstimulation Now the trend is towardcomputer games AARP has free gameson their website wwwaarporg

For Einstein theorizing may havebeen his equivalent of a computer gameBut he benefited also by playing theviolin to exercise his brain

In 1890 William James in his ThePrinciples of Psychology theorized thatldquoorganic matter especially nerve tissueseems endowed with a very extraordinarydegree of plasticityrdquo

For 50 years that hypothesis wasignored The conventional scientificwisdom held that the brain cannot createneural growth its structure is immutable

Neuroscientists now know throughresearch of neuroplasticity that the brainis capable throughout a lifetime ofstrengthening and creating neuralconnections adapting and reorganizingfollowing injury illness or behavioralalterations

Experiment with ways in which youcan be the gatekeeper of your brainrsquosrehabilitation What is your choice

computer games violin lessons bridgechess painting portraits or landscapes ormaybe crossword puzzles

As with the selection of anantidepressant medication we may haveto try several to find which works bestfor usWalt Sonneville a retired market-researchanalyst is the author of My 22 Centsrsquo WorthThe Higher-Valued Opinion of a SeniorCitizen and A Musing Moment MeditativeEssays on Life and Learning books ofpersonal-opinion essays free of partisan andsectarian viewpoints Contact him atwaltsonnevilleverizonnet

MIND from page 14

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What do Bing Crosby ElvisPresley Martina McBrideAlvin and the Chipmunks

The Beach Boys Patty Loveless TheOsmonds Perry Como and TheMormon Tabernacle Choir have incommon

The answer They have all sung andrecorded the song ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo

ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo is in fact theworldrsquos most popular Christmas songhaving sold more than 125000000copies It has been recorded in DutchYiddish Japanese and even Swahili

Written by Irving Berlin ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo is a fascinating footnote inAmerican cultural history A Jewishsongwriter wrote a universal bestsellingsong about a day celebrating the birth ofChristianityrsquos founder

Also unusual is the fact that IrvingBerlin did not like the Christmas holidayThat time of year brought back memories

of the tragic death of his infant sonIrving Berlin Jr in December 1928

Berlinrsquos inspiration may have comefrom his being a lonely andnostalgic northeasterntransplant caught in LosAngeles during the holidayseason There the palmtrees and summerliketemperatures in Decembermade him yearn for hismore familiar winter coldweather and snow

Berlinrsquos song originally began with thisintroductory verse

The sun is shiningThe grass is greenThe orange and palm trees swayTherersquos never been such a dayIn Beverly Hills LABut itrsquos December the 24thAnd Irsquom longing to be up north hellip

And then follows the line known andsung all around the planet everyDecember ldquoIrsquom dreaming of a white

Christmas helliprdquo Berlinrsquos labors over this

song took placethroughout a night inJanuary 1940 Whencompleted Berlin wasexcited about his creationdescribing it as a ldquoroundrdquosong his term for thoserare tunes that seemed to

flow from him effortlessly and seamlessly ldquoWe working composers all too often

in the interest of expediency sharpen ourpencils get out that square sheet of paperand become too slickrdquo he later explainedldquoThose forced efforts are lsquosquarersquo songsBut sometimes a song is natural We maystart it to order for a specific scene orshow but our subconscious beings go towork and the song is just thererdquo

On a Monday morning when hecompleted ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo Berlinrushed to his office proclaiming toHelmy Kresa his transcriber ldquoI want youto take down a song I wrote over theweekend Not only is it the best song Iever wrote itrsquos the best song anybody everwroterdquo

Initially skeptical Kresa wrote downthe notes as Berlin sitting at a pianobegan to play the song While Kresalistened and transcribed his skepticismevaporated

ldquoAs he started to sing I knew rightaway that the way he juxtaposed thewarmth of Southern California with thecold snow would make it a hitrdquo Kresarecalled ldquoand when he sang the chorus Iknew it really was the greatest song everwritten I was as thrilled as he wasrdquo

The duo continued working

The Worldrsquos Most Popular Christmas Song

Fragments of History

Victor Parachin

please see SONG page 23

When readers meet me theynever want to talk to meInstead they excitedly look

all around for my husband sayingldquoWherersquos Bobrdquo

Everyone loves Bob But they feelsorry for him because I often make himlook like a doofus (which he is) in mycolumns They look at him with pity andsay ldquoYoursquore such a good sportrdquo

Well Irsquom here to tell you Bob adoresit when I write about him When I donrsquotinclude him hersquoll ask ldquoWhat about merdquowith an insanely disappointed look onhis face

Having said all that last week he hadto fast for routine blood work whichmeant no food after midnight No bigdeal right

Early that evening he was face downon the couch I knelt down andmassaged his shoulders

ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo I saidEver so slowly he raised his head

ldquoDonrsquot you remember the medicalprocedure Irsquom about to getrdquo

ldquoItrsquos not anoperation sweetsItrsquos just a bloodtestrdquo

He sat upldquoJUST A BLOODTESTrdquo

I quietly tiptoedout of the room

At five tomidnight I foundhim in the kitchengorging on frozenpizza

ldquoSheesh Bob Donrsquot you want to nukeit firstrdquo

ldquoTherersquos no timerdquoI lovingly took his hands but he

crazily pulled away and franticallysearched through the cookie jar

ldquoWhere are the peanut buttercookiesrdquo he said

Slowly I stepped backward andwhispered ldquoImdashImdashmay have finishedthem last nightrdquo

ldquoWHATrdquo

ldquoWell I um I wantedcookiesrdquo

ldquoOh so you wantedcookies did you I willnever forgive you for thisrdquo

He dragged himself offto bed I quietly got inbed too In exactly threeminutes he startedmoaning the song fromOliver ldquoFood gloriousfoodmdashhot sausage andmustardrdquo

Less than an hour later he sneezedonce and said ldquoStarvation has caused meto get a coldrdquo

Now I donrsquot like gender stereotypingBut I take that back when it comes to acold Thatrsquos because Bob gets ldquomancoldsrdquo During his last one he threwhimself an ldquoIrsquom going to dierdquo party

I realized that the way I wasapproaching this was all wrong So Ichanged And miraculously I also foundthe cure to the common cold

ldquoYoursquoll be OKrdquo I said ldquoRight afteryour blood work wersquoll get rid of yourcold Instead of heading to your favoritediner like we planned for a lusciousomelet made with grilled apples cheddarcheese and bacon wersquoll keep you onnothing but chicken broth all dayrdquo

Suddenly he stopped sneezingldquoSweets we couldnrsquot have gone to the

diner anywayrdquo I said ldquoYoursquore obviouslytoo weak from starvation Wersquoll go theresomeday sometimemdashfar far from nowsince it will clearly take a long time foryou to recover from your horrible fastingordealrdquo

And with that he jumped out of bedand said ldquoI feel greatrdquo

After the blood work we went to therestaurant where Bob made a speedyrecovery as he reveled in mouthfuls ofglorious food

That week I wound up with amonster cold I knew Bob would get backat me for how I tricked him into gettingbetter I stayed in bedmdashwaiting

He found my grandmotherrsquos quilt inthe cupboard and placed it on metenderly snugging it under my chin

Between sneezes I said ldquoThis is theworst cold Irsquove ever had Go ahead Makefun of me I deserve itrdquo

ldquoYep you dordquo he said putting on hisjacket and getting the car keys

ldquoBob yoursquore going out when Irsquom onmy deathbedrdquo

When he came home he had a bagwith him He took out a chicken pot piemy favorite Kleenex made with aloe acopy of People magazine and a carton ofmint chocolate chip ice cream

He propped up our pillows We spentthe day together watching Murphy Brownreruns and luxuriating in thebreathtaking nearness of each other

So of course everyone loves BobThatrsquos because we all know that he is justlike thismdashsensitive lovingcompassionate and adoringmdasheven whenI donrsquot have a cold

Saralee Perel is an award-winning nationallysyndicated columnist Her new book isCracked Nuts amp Sentimental Journeys StoriesFrom a Life Out of Balance To find out morevisit wwwsaraleeperelcom or emailsperelsaraleeperelcom

18 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

50plus Senior News continues to bring important information as well asentertaining articles to the 50+ community We at On-Line Publisherswould like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the

editorial contributors of 50plus Senior News

It is through the varied interestsand considerable talents of ourcontributors and freelance writersthat such a range of informativeand entertaining content isavailable to read each monthThe pages of 50plus Senior Newsare enriched by your contributions

Mike Clark (The Way I See It)

Angelo Coniglio (The Search for Our Ancestry)

Al Goodman (Beyond the Battlefield )

Andrea Gross (Traveltizers)

John Johnston (Social Security News)

Dr Lori (Art and Antiques)

Gloria May (NurseNews)

Clyde McMillan-Gamber (The Beauty in Nature)

Jim Miller (The Savvy Senior)

Victor Parachin (Fragments of History)

Saralee Perel (Such is Life)

Dr Leonard Perry (The Green Mountain Gardener)

Ted Rickard (The Squint-Eyed Senior)

Sy Rosen (Older But Not Wiser)

Walt Sonneville (My 22 Centsrsquo Worth)

Nick Thomas (Tinseltown Talks)

Robert Wilcox (Salute to a Veteran)

Judith Zausner (Creativity Matters)

Thank YouColumnists

Such is Life

Saralee Perel

When a Man Canrsquot Have Food

Bob and Saralee at the diner

The best of Christmases and thehigh point of the feast daymarking the beginning of the

Christian era was the year I got theelectric train An electric train has a lot ofpieces And you can take the pieces apartand put them back together in your ownfashion any old way you want to

The next best part of Christmas wascousin-visiting Here the cousinsmdashalmostall male and within a couple years of myown agemdashbecame real people not justthe last or next wearer of hand-me-downldquoSunday bestrdquo

They were here in person kids I couldplay with bringing with them the cold-fresh of December into our second-floorapartment

Gift inspection was the first order ofbusiness for visiting cousins Even beforehellos it was ldquoWhad-ja-getrdquomdashall oneword Without waiting for a responsethis was followed by ldquoWhad-else-ja-getrdquo

The year of the electric train was atriumph of familial snobberyQuestioning never got past the firstldquowhad-ja-getrdquo Instantly four cousinswere on hands and knees takingeverything apart to rearrange it revisingit to anything but the drearilysymmetrical layout plotted by Lionel

There was never enough track ofcourse There never would bemdashnot forthe fledgling empire builders who werealready looking down the hall to thedining room wondering how manypieces and how many Christmases itwould take to get there

There was one other Christmas giftthat even among my cousins wouldsquash the ldquowhad-ja-getsrdquo If you got anErector Set you simply pointed at thebox

You tried not to look too superioracting as though lavish gifts were an

everyday thingwith you Youmight beinterrupted byyour auntinsisting youtry on ldquoat leastthe jacketrdquofrom theSunday outfither son hadfinallyoutgrown But the moment was stillyours

The Erector Set consisted entirely ofparts Nothing was put together in thefirst place hundreds of metal pieces steelwheels nuts and boltsmdashendlesspossibilities for both construction andeventual dismembermentmdashand theruination of hundreds of vacuumcleaners

(My Aunt Ella used to claim that theErector Set people were subsidized by theHoover people But then Aunt Ella alsoclaimed that opening an umbrellaindoors made the roof leak and onerainy spring she turned out to be rightabout that)

One year a cousin we visited got anIrish Mail This was a sidewalk vehiclethat you steered with your feet andpropelled by working a handlebar backand forth

It was really a neat machine and onceyou got the rhythm of it you could workup some real speedmdashplenty enough tobecome a pedestrian hazard and getyelled at

But the Irish Mail was expensive andthus unheard of in his neighborhood soit simply had to be ldquodorkyrdquo which meantit was soon abandoned and left in a darkcorner of the cousinrsquos basement It was agift from the other side of the family an

uncle bymarriage wholived in a swellapartmentbuilding thatdidnrsquot allowkids

There was asuper-deluxemodel of theErector Set thatactually had a

miniature steam engine with it None ofus cousins had one but there was anonly child named Arnold who lived in afirst-floor apartment down the blockwho did

The engine would have made a lot offriends for Arnold who could have usedsome help in that department since henot only had steel-rimmed glasses butwore braces too

But his mother wouldnrsquot let anybody

play with it because it was too dangerousSo we kept pushing Arnold into snowbanks or bushes for all the next year untilhe and his steam engine finally moved tothe suburbs

Eventually the cousins went separateways Some uncles became prosperousand relocated to airier neighborhoodsToday the children of the cousins andthe cousins of the cousins donrsquot evenknow one another

Which is a pity really If all thecousins chipped in we could get theextra track for the train and the ErectorSet with the miniature steam engineThen wersquod get together again and makeall those nifty things that are pictured onthe lids of the boxes

A collection of Ted Rickardrsquos family-funessays is titled Anything Worth Knowing ILearned from the Grandkids It is nowavailable in paperback on Amazoncom

www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 19

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Cousins for Christmas

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Artist Shares 100 Faces 100 StoriesPhotographer Molly Kraybillrsquos

display on aging ldquoOne Hundredrdquowill be on display in the Harvest ViewGallery of Landis Homes from 430to 830 pm through Jan 15

A 2009 graduate of LancasterMennonite High School Kraybillgraduated in 2013 from EasternMennonite University inHarrisonburg Va with a degree inphotography and digitalcommunications

The ldquoart of agingrdquo took on newmeaning for Kraybill whophotographed women ages 1 to 100

for her senior art show titled ldquoOneHundredrdquo

ldquolsquoOne Hundredrsquo is an explorationof the female experience of agingrdquosays Kraybill ldquoI photographed onefemale for every age 1 through 100and asked each one the samequestion lsquoWhat do you like aboutyour agersquo

ldquoThe result is a colorful visualjourney through the wisdom painand joy that aging brings Frombraces to wrinkles from the simpledelights of being a kindergartner tothe losses of older age I have found

that age is something to be celebratedembraced and most importantlynothing to be ashamed ofrdquo

For Kraybill talking with theparticipants shed new light on aging

ldquoThey made me realize that Ishouldnrsquot be scared of the futurerdquo saidKraybill ldquoIt makes me appreciateliving in the moment

ldquoIrsquom excited to agerdquoLandis Homes is located at 1001

E Oregon Road Lititz Moreinformation is available atwwwlandishomesorg or by calling(717) 381-3550

Pumpkin ContestCelebrates Creativity

Lancaster native Molly Kraybill currently lives inWashington DC where she teaches digital art

in a public elementary school

Residents staff and localvolunteers at Garden Spot Villagerecently teamed up for the first-ever on-campus ldquoPack-A-Paloozardquoto benefit Operation ChristmasChild a project of SamaritanrsquosPurse an international Christianrelief and evangelismorganization

The group packed 120 red-and-green holiday-themedshoeboxes with school and craftsupplies toys toothbrushes andtoothpaste and other items Theboxes will be distributed to needychildren overseas

In addition to the boxespacked at Pack-A-Palooza GardenSpot Village distributed another 100boxes to individual residents forpacking Packers included a personal

note of encouragement in each boxSamaritanrsquos Purse has run

Operation Christmas Child each yearsince 1993

First place ndash The Carousel created bythe St Annersquos receptionist office

Second place ndash The Popcorn Bucket(SARC cinema) created by the first-floor

nursing staff Third place ndash The GumballMachine created by the

admissions and social work team

After the votes were compiled thewinners of the annual St AnnersquosRetirement Community pumpkin-decorating contest were announced at thecommunityrsquos annual Halloween party

The winners were

Volunteers Barbara SlowthowerShirley Fulton and Therese Hodson sortcrayons and other supplies to be packedinto shoeboxes for Operation ChristmasChild during the recent Pack-A-Palooza

event at Garden Spot Village

GSV Hosts First On-CampusPack-A-PaloozaThe Garden Spot Village holiday train

room celebrating its 10th anniversary thisyear is open to the public from 130 to 4pm on Saturdays through Dec 27

Even repeat visitors will find lots ofnew highlights on both O-gauge andHO-gauge layouts

The O-gauge layout features a hobocamp Sunoco Oil siding many detailedstructures and LED lighting A newLionel Legacy remote control systemmakes it possible to run five trains atonce

Now visitors can push a button tomove workers around a control towerand operate a sawmill with a conveyor-belt log loader

These new features are in addition toan operating freight station coal loadergas station and water tower

Visitors will also see a 15-foot earlyhandcrafted Lionel O-gauge circus train

This year club members can operatemuch of the HO-gauge display through

a computer or smart phone The displaynow features more detailed roadcrossings with crossing gates that raiseand lower with flashing lights andringing bells

Visitors will still be able to get anengineerrsquos-eye view from the engine ofone of the trains on a 55-inch wallmonitor

Garden Spot Village is located at 433S Kinzer Ave Admission is freedonations are accepted For informationand directions call (717) 355-6000

Garden Spot Village Train Clubmembers Mike Lanyon left and

Mike ldquoFitzrdquo Fitzgerald

Holiday Train Room Open to Public

because I eventually got him into ittoordquo

Leh began to study antiques learningfrom older people hersquod meet at the fleamarkets who would show him what tolook for and what wasnrsquot worth it

From there he gained an interest inblue-decorated stoneware which hefound more interesting than bottles aseach was handmade and uniquelydecorated

ldquoI learned at some point that diversityis goodrdquo he said ldquoI got into all avenuesof antiquing buying painted furnitureiron glass pottery oil paintings basketsand chinardquo

While he works full-time as asalesman estimator Leh has filled hisweekends running to different auctionsHe still loves variety but he keeps asharp eye out for his favorite blue crocks

He looks for ones with specialdecorations Tulips and other floraldesigns are most common with fruitfalling as a close second and birds as athird The rarest finds have moons catsor dogs

Leh has close to 100 crocks in hispersonal collection and said he canrsquot evenbegin to count the bottles No matterhow many he gets he keeps his findslocal

His fascination with history pushedhim to sell his home and move inSeptember to a 1798 stone house builtby Thomas Pettit the son of a countyfounder

The architecture is unparalleled Lehsaid There are seven fireplaces thickwindow boxes and original chair railsand hardwood floors through the home

The house was added to the NationalRegister of Historic Places in 1983 It isthe perfect environment for Lehrsquosnumerous treasures now displayed andincorporated into the housersquos deacutecor

ldquoI just love historyrdquo he said ldquoIt makes

perfect sense for me to have a place likethis to fill with the items I am sofascinated withrdquo

While antiques became a huge part ofLehrsquos life he slowly made it a familyaffair His father bought a home inupstate New York that was built in 1894and together they decorated it withperiod items that fit the theme of thehome

Over the years his fatherrsquos collectiongrew and he started selling things withhis son sharing a booth at a localantique mart Soon they had two boothsand eventually three The younger Lehno longer has a booth but his father stillruns one out of Easton Pa

A lot of the antiques Leh tries to sellare higher-end items that can sit too longat a local market He finds better luck

sending those to auctionsVisiting one is an experience he

saidldquoItrsquos the people itrsquos the food itrsquos

the triprdquo he said ldquoTherersquos not anauction I donrsquot go to where I donrsquot

know peoplerdquoAlthough antiquing can be expensive

it doesnrsquot have to be Leh saidHersquos bought many things for more

than $10000 including a LancasterCounty farm table he bought thissummer

But there are a variety of levels atwhich people can get involved headded

Every year he goes to the BaltimoreBottle Show where he sees many kidsgetting started at the same age he didSome of them walk in with $5 and leavewith 10 bottles ready to start acollection they can build on

Many of them can even specialize incertain bottles such as medicine bottlesor soda and beer bottles

ldquoMy problem was I specialized ineverythingrdquo he said laughing

Leh also finds value not necessarily inthe expensive items but in the ones thatare the most unusual

ldquoWhat they were wherever they camefrom what they were used formdashthosestories are what interest merdquo Leh said

Early Pennsylvania settlers brought alittle bit of nature into their own homeshe said painting furniture pottery andother decorations

ldquoThose are some of my favoriteitemsrdquo he said ldquoAt one point they wereall close to someonersquos heart And I liketo think I can appreciate them nowrdquo

Please note submissions must be received bythe 10th of the month prior to insertion

Submissions will be included as space permits

For more information or to submit your happenings email Megan Joyce at mjoyceonlinepubcom or mail to

50plus Senior NewsMegan Joyce

3912 Abel Drive Columbia PA 17512

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TREASURE from page 1

Some of Lehrsquos antique bottlecollection including figural

bitters bottles historical flasksand early medicine bottles

Back row from left Gaudy Dutch cup andplate Rabbitware plate Leeds plate Centerfrom left eagle butter print pewter master

salt seated Redware dog and cow butter print

Leh acquired this local farm table(circa 1820) in summer 2014

22 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

Lancaster County

Calendar of EventsCocalico Senior Association ndash (717) 336-7489Dec 12 10 am ndash Music with Sandy HeiseyDec 18 10 am ndash Compass Mark Program on ProvisionsDec 24 9 am ndash Christmas Party

Columbia Senior Center ndash (717) 684-4850Dec 3 1015 am ndash Christmas BingoDec 11 10 am ndash Christmas Special Quarryville

Presbyterian SingersDec 30 1015 am ndash New Yearrsquos Eve Party and Luncheon

Elizabethtown Area Senior Center ndash (717) 367-7984 Dec 4 10 am ndash Radio City Christmas Show VideoDec 10 10 am ndash Bingo Buddies with PreschoolDec 15 1030 am ndash Christmas Activity and Craft

Lancaster House North Happy Hearts Club SeniorCenter ndash (717) 299-1278Tuesdays 1 pm ndash Varied ActivitiesThursdays noon ndash Pinochle

Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center ndash (717) 299-3943Dec 10 930 am ndash Haircuts and ManicuresDec 12 930 am ndash Holiday Music with InstrumentsDec 24 930 am ndash Holiday Program with Santa Claus

Lancaster Rec Senior Center ndash (717) 392-2115 ext 147Dec 12 915 am ndash Benefits of POADec 18 9 am ndash Christmas PartyDec 24 1030 am ndash Baking and Decorating Christmas

Cookies

Lititz Senior Center ndash (717) 626-2800Dec 3 10 am ndash Ice Cream Social with Lancashire HallDec 10 10 am ndash Children from Owl Hill Learning

Center VisitDec 24 10 am ndash Christmas Party and Music

Luis Munoz Marin Senior Center ndash (717) 295-7989Dec 9 10 am ndash Memory Box ProjectDec 11 10 am ndash Crafty Gift Ideas for GrandchildrenDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party

Millersville Senior Center ndash (717) 871-9600Mondays and Fridays 9 am ndash Healthy Steps in Motion

ExerciseDec 19 10 am ndash Cookie ExchangeDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Music with Penn Manor Chorus

Next Gen Senior Center ndash (717) 786-4770Dec 8 930 am ndash Holiday Craft CenterpiecesDec 18 1015 am ndash Smith Middle School SingersDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party

Rodney Park Happy Hearts Club Senior Center ndash(717) 393-7786 Tuesdays noon ndash Pinochle Wednesdays 1 pm ndash Varied Activities Thursdays noon ndash Bingo

Community Programs Free and open to the public

Support Groups Free and open to the public

Dec 3 7 to 815 pmAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupWillow Lakes Outpatient Center212 Willow Valley Lakes Drive Willow Street(717) 464-9365

Dec 8 10 to 11 amAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6076jmortongardenspotvillageorg

Dec 18 noonBrain Tumor Support GroupLancaster General Health Campus Wellness Center2100 Harrisburg Pike Lancaster(717) 626-2894

Dec 22 2 to 3 pmParkinsonrsquos Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6259jshaffergardenspotvillageorg

Dec 24 6 to 8 pmEpilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania SupportGroupLancaster General HospitalStager Room 5555 N Duke St Lancaster(800) 887-7165 ext 104

Saturdays in December 130 to 4 pmTrain Room Holiday Open HouseGarden Spot Village Train Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6000

Dec 1 6 pmRed Rose Singles MeetingHossrsquos Steak amp Sea House100 W Airport Road Lititz(717) 406-6098

Dec 7 3 pmPublic Singing of Handelrsquos MessiahGrace Lutheran Church517 N Queen St Lancaster(717) 397-2748

Dec 14 9 am to 3 pmPennsylvania Music ExpoContinental Inn2285 Lincoln Highway EastLancaster(717) 898-1246wwwrecordcollectorsorg

Dec 19 6 to 9 pmMusic FridaysDowntown Lancaster (717) 341-0028

Senior Center Activities

Library Programs

Lititz Public Library 651 Kissel Hill Road Lititz (717) 626-2255Dec 3 630 pm ndash Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster CountyDec 8 130 to 330 pm Dec 16 6 to 8 pm ndash Scrabble Meet-UpsDec 16 11 am ndash Reel Talk for Everyone The Pianist

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Heat

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SONG from page 17

developing and refining ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo over several weeks and thenput it away

More than a year later in April 1941Berlin and film director Mark Sandrichwere working on a new movie HolidayInn when Berlin realized it would be theperfect forum for his Christmas song

On the Paramount Studios set wasWalter Scharf a staff music arrangerassigned to Berlin His task was to turnBerlinrsquos tunes into full-fledged orchestralnumbers

Scharf remembers Berlin tapping outldquoWhite Christmasrdquo on a piano Berlin

only had two years of formal schoolingand never learned to read or write musicScharf recalls Berlinrsquos first performance asa ldquovery roughrdquo rendition

Bing Crosby who overheard Berlinplaying the piece was not impressedCrosby a devout Catholic wantedldquoWhite Christmasrdquo removed from thefilm because he thought it would furthersecularize Christmas which he felt shouldbe a religious season

It was Scharf who eased Crosbyrsquosconcern telling the singer he thoughtldquoWhite Christmasrdquo would turn out wellReportedly Crosby rolled his eyes saying

ldquoI hope sordquoHoliday Inn opened in New York on

Aug 4 1942 It featured Bing Crosby asa singer and Fred Astaire as a dancerWhile Berlin was ecstatic andenthusiastic the reviewers barely noticedor mentioned the production

Before long however the song ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo was becoming a hit Themovie won an Oscar for Best Song in1943 and was also nominated for BestScoring of a Musical Picture and BestOriginal Story

Because the country was in the darkestdays of World War II many welcomed

this sentimental reminder of home As aresult Crosbyrsquos recording of ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo has sold more than 30 millionrecords

Crosby was amazed at the publicresponse to the song As a member of theUSOrsquos traveling ensemble he was askedby troops serving in World War II to singldquoWhite Christmasrdquo no matter what timeof year it was

More than 150 different performerswho run the entire musical gamut haverecorded this piece Crosbyrsquos version alonewas listed as the all-time top single by TheGuinness Book of World Records

asset to the giftedSuper achievers frequently are driven

to succeed to escape their ldquoBlack Dogrdquo asWinston Churchill described his owndark moods Those who have beenafflicted with psychiatric maladies includeAbraham Lincoln Sir Isaac NewtonNoah Webster Samuel Johnson Ludwigvan Beethoven Charles Darwin ErnestHemingway Walt Whitman Edgar AllanPoe and Herman Melville

If todayrsquos medications had sedatedtheir psyches would they have been lessdriven to achieve

Crossword puzzles have long served asa choice for those who seek mentalstimulation Now the trend is towardcomputer games AARP has free gameson their website wwwaarporg

For Einstein theorizing may havebeen his equivalent of a computer gameBut he benefited also by playing theviolin to exercise his brain

In 1890 William James in his ThePrinciples of Psychology theorized thatldquoorganic matter especially nerve tissueseems endowed with a very extraordinarydegree of plasticityrdquo

For 50 years that hypothesis wasignored The conventional scientificwisdom held that the brain cannot createneural growth its structure is immutable

Neuroscientists now know throughresearch of neuroplasticity that the brainis capable throughout a lifetime ofstrengthening and creating neuralconnections adapting and reorganizingfollowing injury illness or behavioralalterations

Experiment with ways in which youcan be the gatekeeper of your brainrsquosrehabilitation What is your choice

computer games violin lessons bridgechess painting portraits or landscapes ormaybe crossword puzzles

As with the selection of anantidepressant medication we may haveto try several to find which works bestfor usWalt Sonneville a retired market-researchanalyst is the author of My 22 Centsrsquo WorthThe Higher-Valued Opinion of a SeniorCitizen and A Musing Moment MeditativeEssays on Life and Learning books ofpersonal-opinion essays free of partisan andsectarian viewpoints Contact him atwaltsonnevilleverizonnet

MIND from page 14

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When readers meet me theynever want to talk to meInstead they excitedly look

all around for my husband sayingldquoWherersquos Bobrdquo

Everyone loves Bob But they feelsorry for him because I often make himlook like a doofus (which he is) in mycolumns They look at him with pity andsay ldquoYoursquore such a good sportrdquo

Well Irsquom here to tell you Bob adoresit when I write about him When I donrsquotinclude him hersquoll ask ldquoWhat about merdquowith an insanely disappointed look onhis face

Having said all that last week he hadto fast for routine blood work whichmeant no food after midnight No bigdeal right

Early that evening he was face downon the couch I knelt down andmassaged his shoulders

ldquoWhatrsquos the matterrdquo I saidEver so slowly he raised his head

ldquoDonrsquot you remember the medicalprocedure Irsquom about to getrdquo

ldquoItrsquos not anoperation sweetsItrsquos just a bloodtestrdquo

He sat upldquoJUST A BLOODTESTrdquo

I quietly tiptoedout of the room

At five tomidnight I foundhim in the kitchengorging on frozenpizza

ldquoSheesh Bob Donrsquot you want to nukeit firstrdquo

ldquoTherersquos no timerdquoI lovingly took his hands but he

crazily pulled away and franticallysearched through the cookie jar

ldquoWhere are the peanut buttercookiesrdquo he said

Slowly I stepped backward andwhispered ldquoImdashImdashmay have finishedthem last nightrdquo

ldquoWHATrdquo

ldquoWell I um I wantedcookiesrdquo

ldquoOh so you wantedcookies did you I willnever forgive you for thisrdquo

He dragged himself offto bed I quietly got inbed too In exactly threeminutes he startedmoaning the song fromOliver ldquoFood gloriousfoodmdashhot sausage andmustardrdquo

Less than an hour later he sneezedonce and said ldquoStarvation has caused meto get a coldrdquo

Now I donrsquot like gender stereotypingBut I take that back when it comes to acold Thatrsquos because Bob gets ldquomancoldsrdquo During his last one he threwhimself an ldquoIrsquom going to dierdquo party

I realized that the way I wasapproaching this was all wrong So Ichanged And miraculously I also foundthe cure to the common cold

ldquoYoursquoll be OKrdquo I said ldquoRight afteryour blood work wersquoll get rid of yourcold Instead of heading to your favoritediner like we planned for a lusciousomelet made with grilled apples cheddarcheese and bacon wersquoll keep you onnothing but chicken broth all dayrdquo

Suddenly he stopped sneezingldquoSweets we couldnrsquot have gone to the

diner anywayrdquo I said ldquoYoursquore obviouslytoo weak from starvation Wersquoll go theresomeday sometimemdashfar far from nowsince it will clearly take a long time foryou to recover from your horrible fastingordealrdquo

And with that he jumped out of bedand said ldquoI feel greatrdquo

After the blood work we went to therestaurant where Bob made a speedyrecovery as he reveled in mouthfuls ofglorious food

That week I wound up with amonster cold I knew Bob would get backat me for how I tricked him into gettingbetter I stayed in bedmdashwaiting

He found my grandmotherrsquos quilt inthe cupboard and placed it on metenderly snugging it under my chin

Between sneezes I said ldquoThis is theworst cold Irsquove ever had Go ahead Makefun of me I deserve itrdquo

ldquoYep you dordquo he said putting on hisjacket and getting the car keys

ldquoBob yoursquore going out when Irsquom onmy deathbedrdquo

When he came home he had a bagwith him He took out a chicken pot piemy favorite Kleenex made with aloe acopy of People magazine and a carton ofmint chocolate chip ice cream

He propped up our pillows We spentthe day together watching Murphy Brownreruns and luxuriating in thebreathtaking nearness of each other

So of course everyone loves BobThatrsquos because we all know that he is justlike thismdashsensitive lovingcompassionate and adoringmdasheven whenI donrsquot have a cold

Saralee Perel is an award-winning nationallysyndicated columnist Her new book isCracked Nuts amp Sentimental Journeys StoriesFrom a Life Out of Balance To find out morevisit wwwsaraleeperelcom or emailsperelsaraleeperelcom

18 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

50plus Senior News continues to bring important information as well asentertaining articles to the 50+ community We at On-Line Publisherswould like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the

editorial contributors of 50plus Senior News

It is through the varied interestsand considerable talents of ourcontributors and freelance writersthat such a range of informativeand entertaining content isavailable to read each monthThe pages of 50plus Senior Newsare enriched by your contributions

Mike Clark (The Way I See It)

Angelo Coniglio (The Search for Our Ancestry)

Al Goodman (Beyond the Battlefield )

Andrea Gross (Traveltizers)

John Johnston (Social Security News)

Dr Lori (Art and Antiques)

Gloria May (NurseNews)

Clyde McMillan-Gamber (The Beauty in Nature)

Jim Miller (The Savvy Senior)

Victor Parachin (Fragments of History)

Saralee Perel (Such is Life)

Dr Leonard Perry (The Green Mountain Gardener)

Ted Rickard (The Squint-Eyed Senior)

Sy Rosen (Older But Not Wiser)

Walt Sonneville (My 22 Centsrsquo Worth)

Nick Thomas (Tinseltown Talks)

Robert Wilcox (Salute to a Veteran)

Judith Zausner (Creativity Matters)

Thank YouColumnists

Such is Life

Saralee Perel

When a Man Canrsquot Have Food

Bob and Saralee at the diner

The best of Christmases and thehigh point of the feast daymarking the beginning of the

Christian era was the year I got theelectric train An electric train has a lot ofpieces And you can take the pieces apartand put them back together in your ownfashion any old way you want to

The next best part of Christmas wascousin-visiting Here the cousinsmdashalmostall male and within a couple years of myown agemdashbecame real people not justthe last or next wearer of hand-me-downldquoSunday bestrdquo

They were here in person kids I couldplay with bringing with them the cold-fresh of December into our second-floorapartment

Gift inspection was the first order ofbusiness for visiting cousins Even beforehellos it was ldquoWhad-ja-getrdquomdashall oneword Without waiting for a responsethis was followed by ldquoWhad-else-ja-getrdquo

The year of the electric train was atriumph of familial snobberyQuestioning never got past the firstldquowhad-ja-getrdquo Instantly four cousinswere on hands and knees takingeverything apart to rearrange it revisingit to anything but the drearilysymmetrical layout plotted by Lionel

There was never enough track ofcourse There never would bemdashnot forthe fledgling empire builders who werealready looking down the hall to thedining room wondering how manypieces and how many Christmases itwould take to get there

There was one other Christmas giftthat even among my cousins wouldsquash the ldquowhad-ja-getsrdquo If you got anErector Set you simply pointed at thebox

You tried not to look too superioracting as though lavish gifts were an

everyday thingwith you Youmight beinterrupted byyour auntinsisting youtry on ldquoat leastthe jacketrdquofrom theSunday outfither son hadfinallyoutgrown But the moment was stillyours

The Erector Set consisted entirely ofparts Nothing was put together in thefirst place hundreds of metal pieces steelwheels nuts and boltsmdashendlesspossibilities for both construction andeventual dismembermentmdashand theruination of hundreds of vacuumcleaners

(My Aunt Ella used to claim that theErector Set people were subsidized by theHoover people But then Aunt Ella alsoclaimed that opening an umbrellaindoors made the roof leak and onerainy spring she turned out to be rightabout that)

One year a cousin we visited got anIrish Mail This was a sidewalk vehiclethat you steered with your feet andpropelled by working a handlebar backand forth

It was really a neat machine and onceyou got the rhythm of it you could workup some real speedmdashplenty enough tobecome a pedestrian hazard and getyelled at

But the Irish Mail was expensive andthus unheard of in his neighborhood soit simply had to be ldquodorkyrdquo which meantit was soon abandoned and left in a darkcorner of the cousinrsquos basement It was agift from the other side of the family an

uncle bymarriage wholived in a swellapartmentbuilding thatdidnrsquot allowkids

There was asuper-deluxemodel of theErector Set thatactually had a

miniature steam engine with it None ofus cousins had one but there was anonly child named Arnold who lived in afirst-floor apartment down the blockwho did

The engine would have made a lot offriends for Arnold who could have usedsome help in that department since henot only had steel-rimmed glasses butwore braces too

But his mother wouldnrsquot let anybody

play with it because it was too dangerousSo we kept pushing Arnold into snowbanks or bushes for all the next year untilhe and his steam engine finally moved tothe suburbs

Eventually the cousins went separateways Some uncles became prosperousand relocated to airier neighborhoodsToday the children of the cousins andthe cousins of the cousins donrsquot evenknow one another

Which is a pity really If all thecousins chipped in we could get theextra track for the train and the ErectorSet with the miniature steam engineThen wersquod get together again and makeall those nifty things that are pictured onthe lids of the boxes

A collection of Ted Rickardrsquos family-funessays is titled Anything Worth Knowing ILearned from the Grandkids It is nowavailable in paperback on Amazoncom

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The Squint-Eyed Senior

Theodore Rickard

Cousins for Christmas

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Artist Shares 100 Faces 100 StoriesPhotographer Molly Kraybillrsquos

display on aging ldquoOne Hundredrdquowill be on display in the Harvest ViewGallery of Landis Homes from 430to 830 pm through Jan 15

A 2009 graduate of LancasterMennonite High School Kraybillgraduated in 2013 from EasternMennonite University inHarrisonburg Va with a degree inphotography and digitalcommunications

The ldquoart of agingrdquo took on newmeaning for Kraybill whophotographed women ages 1 to 100

for her senior art show titled ldquoOneHundredrdquo

ldquolsquoOne Hundredrsquo is an explorationof the female experience of agingrdquosays Kraybill ldquoI photographed onefemale for every age 1 through 100and asked each one the samequestion lsquoWhat do you like aboutyour agersquo

ldquoThe result is a colorful visualjourney through the wisdom painand joy that aging brings Frombraces to wrinkles from the simpledelights of being a kindergartner tothe losses of older age I have found

that age is something to be celebratedembraced and most importantlynothing to be ashamed ofrdquo

For Kraybill talking with theparticipants shed new light on aging

ldquoThey made me realize that Ishouldnrsquot be scared of the futurerdquo saidKraybill ldquoIt makes me appreciateliving in the moment

ldquoIrsquom excited to agerdquoLandis Homes is located at 1001

E Oregon Road Lititz Moreinformation is available atwwwlandishomesorg or by calling(717) 381-3550

Pumpkin ContestCelebrates Creativity

Lancaster native Molly Kraybill currently lives inWashington DC where she teaches digital art

in a public elementary school

Residents staff and localvolunteers at Garden Spot Villagerecently teamed up for the first-ever on-campus ldquoPack-A-Paloozardquoto benefit Operation ChristmasChild a project of SamaritanrsquosPurse an international Christianrelief and evangelismorganization

The group packed 120 red-and-green holiday-themedshoeboxes with school and craftsupplies toys toothbrushes andtoothpaste and other items Theboxes will be distributed to needychildren overseas

In addition to the boxespacked at Pack-A-Palooza GardenSpot Village distributed another 100boxes to individual residents forpacking Packers included a personal

note of encouragement in each boxSamaritanrsquos Purse has run

Operation Christmas Child each yearsince 1993

First place ndash The Carousel created bythe St Annersquos receptionist office

Second place ndash The Popcorn Bucket(SARC cinema) created by the first-floor

nursing staff Third place ndash The GumballMachine created by the

admissions and social work team

After the votes were compiled thewinners of the annual St AnnersquosRetirement Community pumpkin-decorating contest were announced at thecommunityrsquos annual Halloween party

The winners were

Volunteers Barbara SlowthowerShirley Fulton and Therese Hodson sortcrayons and other supplies to be packedinto shoeboxes for Operation ChristmasChild during the recent Pack-A-Palooza

event at Garden Spot Village

GSV Hosts First On-CampusPack-A-PaloozaThe Garden Spot Village holiday train

room celebrating its 10th anniversary thisyear is open to the public from 130 to 4pm on Saturdays through Dec 27

Even repeat visitors will find lots ofnew highlights on both O-gauge andHO-gauge layouts

The O-gauge layout features a hobocamp Sunoco Oil siding many detailedstructures and LED lighting A newLionel Legacy remote control systemmakes it possible to run five trains atonce

Now visitors can push a button tomove workers around a control towerand operate a sawmill with a conveyor-belt log loader

These new features are in addition toan operating freight station coal loadergas station and water tower

Visitors will also see a 15-foot earlyhandcrafted Lionel O-gauge circus train

This year club members can operatemuch of the HO-gauge display through

a computer or smart phone The displaynow features more detailed roadcrossings with crossing gates that raiseand lower with flashing lights andringing bells

Visitors will still be able to get anengineerrsquos-eye view from the engine ofone of the trains on a 55-inch wallmonitor

Garden Spot Village is located at 433S Kinzer Ave Admission is freedonations are accepted For informationand directions call (717) 355-6000

Garden Spot Village Train Clubmembers Mike Lanyon left and

Mike ldquoFitzrdquo Fitzgerald

Holiday Train Room Open to Public

because I eventually got him into ittoordquo

Leh began to study antiques learningfrom older people hersquod meet at the fleamarkets who would show him what tolook for and what wasnrsquot worth it

From there he gained an interest inblue-decorated stoneware which hefound more interesting than bottles aseach was handmade and uniquelydecorated

ldquoI learned at some point that diversityis goodrdquo he said ldquoI got into all avenuesof antiquing buying painted furnitureiron glass pottery oil paintings basketsand chinardquo

While he works full-time as asalesman estimator Leh has filled hisweekends running to different auctionsHe still loves variety but he keeps asharp eye out for his favorite blue crocks

He looks for ones with specialdecorations Tulips and other floraldesigns are most common with fruitfalling as a close second and birds as athird The rarest finds have moons catsor dogs

Leh has close to 100 crocks in hispersonal collection and said he canrsquot evenbegin to count the bottles No matterhow many he gets he keeps his findslocal

His fascination with history pushedhim to sell his home and move inSeptember to a 1798 stone house builtby Thomas Pettit the son of a countyfounder

The architecture is unparalleled Lehsaid There are seven fireplaces thickwindow boxes and original chair railsand hardwood floors through the home

The house was added to the NationalRegister of Historic Places in 1983 It isthe perfect environment for Lehrsquosnumerous treasures now displayed andincorporated into the housersquos deacutecor

ldquoI just love historyrdquo he said ldquoIt makes

perfect sense for me to have a place likethis to fill with the items I am sofascinated withrdquo

While antiques became a huge part ofLehrsquos life he slowly made it a familyaffair His father bought a home inupstate New York that was built in 1894and together they decorated it withperiod items that fit the theme of thehome

Over the years his fatherrsquos collectiongrew and he started selling things withhis son sharing a booth at a localantique mart Soon they had two boothsand eventually three The younger Lehno longer has a booth but his father stillruns one out of Easton Pa

A lot of the antiques Leh tries to sellare higher-end items that can sit too longat a local market He finds better luck

sending those to auctionsVisiting one is an experience he

saidldquoItrsquos the people itrsquos the food itrsquos

the triprdquo he said ldquoTherersquos not anauction I donrsquot go to where I donrsquot

know peoplerdquoAlthough antiquing can be expensive

it doesnrsquot have to be Leh saidHersquos bought many things for more

than $10000 including a LancasterCounty farm table he bought thissummer

But there are a variety of levels atwhich people can get involved headded

Every year he goes to the BaltimoreBottle Show where he sees many kidsgetting started at the same age he didSome of them walk in with $5 and leavewith 10 bottles ready to start acollection they can build on

Many of them can even specialize incertain bottles such as medicine bottlesor soda and beer bottles

ldquoMy problem was I specialized ineverythingrdquo he said laughing

Leh also finds value not necessarily inthe expensive items but in the ones thatare the most unusual

ldquoWhat they were wherever they camefrom what they were used formdashthosestories are what interest merdquo Leh said

Early Pennsylvania settlers brought alittle bit of nature into their own homeshe said painting furniture pottery andother decorations

ldquoThose are some of my favoriteitemsrdquo he said ldquoAt one point they wereall close to someonersquos heart And I liketo think I can appreciate them nowrdquo

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Submissions will be included as space permits

For more information or to submit your happenings email Megan Joyce at mjoyceonlinepubcom or mail to

50plus Senior NewsMegan Joyce

3912 Abel Drive Columbia PA 17512

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TREASURE from page 1

Some of Lehrsquos antique bottlecollection including figural

bitters bottles historical flasksand early medicine bottles

Back row from left Gaudy Dutch cup andplate Rabbitware plate Leeds plate Centerfrom left eagle butter print pewter master

salt seated Redware dog and cow butter print

Leh acquired this local farm table(circa 1820) in summer 2014

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Lancaster County

Calendar of EventsCocalico Senior Association ndash (717) 336-7489Dec 12 10 am ndash Music with Sandy HeiseyDec 18 10 am ndash Compass Mark Program on ProvisionsDec 24 9 am ndash Christmas Party

Columbia Senior Center ndash (717) 684-4850Dec 3 1015 am ndash Christmas BingoDec 11 10 am ndash Christmas Special Quarryville

Presbyterian SingersDec 30 1015 am ndash New Yearrsquos Eve Party and Luncheon

Elizabethtown Area Senior Center ndash (717) 367-7984 Dec 4 10 am ndash Radio City Christmas Show VideoDec 10 10 am ndash Bingo Buddies with PreschoolDec 15 1030 am ndash Christmas Activity and Craft

Lancaster House North Happy Hearts Club SeniorCenter ndash (717) 299-1278Tuesdays 1 pm ndash Varied ActivitiesThursdays noon ndash Pinochle

Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center ndash (717) 299-3943Dec 10 930 am ndash Haircuts and ManicuresDec 12 930 am ndash Holiday Music with InstrumentsDec 24 930 am ndash Holiday Program with Santa Claus

Lancaster Rec Senior Center ndash (717) 392-2115 ext 147Dec 12 915 am ndash Benefits of POADec 18 9 am ndash Christmas PartyDec 24 1030 am ndash Baking and Decorating Christmas

Cookies

Lititz Senior Center ndash (717) 626-2800Dec 3 10 am ndash Ice Cream Social with Lancashire HallDec 10 10 am ndash Children from Owl Hill Learning

Center VisitDec 24 10 am ndash Christmas Party and Music

Luis Munoz Marin Senior Center ndash (717) 295-7989Dec 9 10 am ndash Memory Box ProjectDec 11 10 am ndash Crafty Gift Ideas for GrandchildrenDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party

Millersville Senior Center ndash (717) 871-9600Mondays and Fridays 9 am ndash Healthy Steps in Motion

ExerciseDec 19 10 am ndash Cookie ExchangeDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Music with Penn Manor Chorus

Next Gen Senior Center ndash (717) 786-4770Dec 8 930 am ndash Holiday Craft CenterpiecesDec 18 1015 am ndash Smith Middle School SingersDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party

Rodney Park Happy Hearts Club Senior Center ndash(717) 393-7786 Tuesdays noon ndash Pinochle Wednesdays 1 pm ndash Varied Activities Thursdays noon ndash Bingo

Community Programs Free and open to the public

Support Groups Free and open to the public

Dec 3 7 to 815 pmAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupWillow Lakes Outpatient Center212 Willow Valley Lakes Drive Willow Street(717) 464-9365

Dec 8 10 to 11 amAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6076jmortongardenspotvillageorg

Dec 18 noonBrain Tumor Support GroupLancaster General Health Campus Wellness Center2100 Harrisburg Pike Lancaster(717) 626-2894

Dec 22 2 to 3 pmParkinsonrsquos Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6259jshaffergardenspotvillageorg

Dec 24 6 to 8 pmEpilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania SupportGroupLancaster General HospitalStager Room 5555 N Duke St Lancaster(800) 887-7165 ext 104

Saturdays in December 130 to 4 pmTrain Room Holiday Open HouseGarden Spot Village Train Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6000

Dec 1 6 pmRed Rose Singles MeetingHossrsquos Steak amp Sea House100 W Airport Road Lititz(717) 406-6098

Dec 7 3 pmPublic Singing of Handelrsquos MessiahGrace Lutheran Church517 N Queen St Lancaster(717) 397-2748

Dec 14 9 am to 3 pmPennsylvania Music ExpoContinental Inn2285 Lincoln Highway EastLancaster(717) 898-1246wwwrecordcollectorsorg

Dec 19 6 to 9 pmMusic FridaysDowntown Lancaster (717) 341-0028

Senior Center Activities

Library Programs

Lititz Public Library 651 Kissel Hill Road Lititz (717) 626-2255Dec 3 630 pm ndash Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster CountyDec 8 130 to 330 pm Dec 16 6 to 8 pm ndash Scrabble Meet-UpsDec 16 11 am ndash Reel Talk for Everyone The Pianist

If you have an eventyou would like to includeplease email information to mjoyceonlinepubcom for

consideration

Winter is Coming hellipBefore the weather gets too

cold you should protect yourhouse and family from theelements

Here are some essential areas tocheck

Roofbull Look for missing shinglescracked flashing and brokenoverhanging tree limbs

bull Check the chimney for mortardeterioration and loose bricksInspect the underside of the rooffrom the attic for signs of leakage

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bull Examine the caulking in the

siding and around the windowand door trims

Heat

bull Turn on the heating system andensure that the heat is beingdelivered to all outlets

bull Check the filter and change it ifnecessary Keep extra filtersaround so you can change itduring the winter season

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SONG from page 17

developing and refining ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo over several weeks and thenput it away

More than a year later in April 1941Berlin and film director Mark Sandrichwere working on a new movie HolidayInn when Berlin realized it would be theperfect forum for his Christmas song

On the Paramount Studios set wasWalter Scharf a staff music arrangerassigned to Berlin His task was to turnBerlinrsquos tunes into full-fledged orchestralnumbers

Scharf remembers Berlin tapping outldquoWhite Christmasrdquo on a piano Berlin

only had two years of formal schoolingand never learned to read or write musicScharf recalls Berlinrsquos first performance asa ldquovery roughrdquo rendition

Bing Crosby who overheard Berlinplaying the piece was not impressedCrosby a devout Catholic wantedldquoWhite Christmasrdquo removed from thefilm because he thought it would furthersecularize Christmas which he felt shouldbe a religious season

It was Scharf who eased Crosbyrsquosconcern telling the singer he thoughtldquoWhite Christmasrdquo would turn out wellReportedly Crosby rolled his eyes saying

ldquoI hope sordquoHoliday Inn opened in New York on

Aug 4 1942 It featured Bing Crosby asa singer and Fred Astaire as a dancerWhile Berlin was ecstatic andenthusiastic the reviewers barely noticedor mentioned the production

Before long however the song ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo was becoming a hit Themovie won an Oscar for Best Song in1943 and was also nominated for BestScoring of a Musical Picture and BestOriginal Story

Because the country was in the darkestdays of World War II many welcomed

this sentimental reminder of home As aresult Crosbyrsquos recording of ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo has sold more than 30 millionrecords

Crosby was amazed at the publicresponse to the song As a member of theUSOrsquos traveling ensemble he was askedby troops serving in World War II to singldquoWhite Christmasrdquo no matter what timeof year it was

More than 150 different performerswho run the entire musical gamut haverecorded this piece Crosbyrsquos version alonewas listed as the all-time top single by TheGuinness Book of World Records

asset to the giftedSuper achievers frequently are driven

to succeed to escape their ldquoBlack Dogrdquo asWinston Churchill described his owndark moods Those who have beenafflicted with psychiatric maladies includeAbraham Lincoln Sir Isaac NewtonNoah Webster Samuel Johnson Ludwigvan Beethoven Charles Darwin ErnestHemingway Walt Whitman Edgar AllanPoe and Herman Melville

If todayrsquos medications had sedatedtheir psyches would they have been lessdriven to achieve

Crossword puzzles have long served asa choice for those who seek mentalstimulation Now the trend is towardcomputer games AARP has free gameson their website wwwaarporg

For Einstein theorizing may havebeen his equivalent of a computer gameBut he benefited also by playing theviolin to exercise his brain

In 1890 William James in his ThePrinciples of Psychology theorized thatldquoorganic matter especially nerve tissueseems endowed with a very extraordinarydegree of plasticityrdquo

For 50 years that hypothesis wasignored The conventional scientificwisdom held that the brain cannot createneural growth its structure is immutable

Neuroscientists now know throughresearch of neuroplasticity that the brainis capable throughout a lifetime ofstrengthening and creating neuralconnections adapting and reorganizingfollowing injury illness or behavioralalterations

Experiment with ways in which youcan be the gatekeeper of your brainrsquosrehabilitation What is your choice

computer games violin lessons bridgechess painting portraits or landscapes ormaybe crossword puzzles

As with the selection of anantidepressant medication we may haveto try several to find which works bestfor usWalt Sonneville a retired market-researchanalyst is the author of My 22 Centsrsquo WorthThe Higher-Valued Opinion of a SeniorCitizen and A Musing Moment MeditativeEssays on Life and Learning books ofpersonal-opinion essays free of partisan andsectarian viewpoints Contact him atwaltsonnevilleverizonnet

MIND from page 14

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The best of Christmases and thehigh point of the feast daymarking the beginning of the

Christian era was the year I got theelectric train An electric train has a lot ofpieces And you can take the pieces apartand put them back together in your ownfashion any old way you want to

The next best part of Christmas wascousin-visiting Here the cousinsmdashalmostall male and within a couple years of myown agemdashbecame real people not justthe last or next wearer of hand-me-downldquoSunday bestrdquo

They were here in person kids I couldplay with bringing with them the cold-fresh of December into our second-floorapartment

Gift inspection was the first order ofbusiness for visiting cousins Even beforehellos it was ldquoWhad-ja-getrdquomdashall oneword Without waiting for a responsethis was followed by ldquoWhad-else-ja-getrdquo

The year of the electric train was atriumph of familial snobberyQuestioning never got past the firstldquowhad-ja-getrdquo Instantly four cousinswere on hands and knees takingeverything apart to rearrange it revisingit to anything but the drearilysymmetrical layout plotted by Lionel

There was never enough track ofcourse There never would bemdashnot forthe fledgling empire builders who werealready looking down the hall to thedining room wondering how manypieces and how many Christmases itwould take to get there

There was one other Christmas giftthat even among my cousins wouldsquash the ldquowhad-ja-getsrdquo If you got anErector Set you simply pointed at thebox

You tried not to look too superioracting as though lavish gifts were an

everyday thingwith you Youmight beinterrupted byyour auntinsisting youtry on ldquoat leastthe jacketrdquofrom theSunday outfither son hadfinallyoutgrown But the moment was stillyours

The Erector Set consisted entirely ofparts Nothing was put together in thefirst place hundreds of metal pieces steelwheels nuts and boltsmdashendlesspossibilities for both construction andeventual dismembermentmdashand theruination of hundreds of vacuumcleaners

(My Aunt Ella used to claim that theErector Set people were subsidized by theHoover people But then Aunt Ella alsoclaimed that opening an umbrellaindoors made the roof leak and onerainy spring she turned out to be rightabout that)

One year a cousin we visited got anIrish Mail This was a sidewalk vehiclethat you steered with your feet andpropelled by working a handlebar backand forth

It was really a neat machine and onceyou got the rhythm of it you could workup some real speedmdashplenty enough tobecome a pedestrian hazard and getyelled at

But the Irish Mail was expensive andthus unheard of in his neighborhood soit simply had to be ldquodorkyrdquo which meantit was soon abandoned and left in a darkcorner of the cousinrsquos basement It was agift from the other side of the family an

uncle bymarriage wholived in a swellapartmentbuilding thatdidnrsquot allowkids

There was asuper-deluxemodel of theErector Set thatactually had a

miniature steam engine with it None ofus cousins had one but there was anonly child named Arnold who lived in afirst-floor apartment down the blockwho did

The engine would have made a lot offriends for Arnold who could have usedsome help in that department since henot only had steel-rimmed glasses butwore braces too

But his mother wouldnrsquot let anybody

play with it because it was too dangerousSo we kept pushing Arnold into snowbanks or bushes for all the next year untilhe and his steam engine finally moved tothe suburbs

Eventually the cousins went separateways Some uncles became prosperousand relocated to airier neighborhoodsToday the children of the cousins andthe cousins of the cousins donrsquot evenknow one another

Which is a pity really If all thecousins chipped in we could get theextra track for the train and the ErectorSet with the miniature steam engineThen wersquod get together again and makeall those nifty things that are pictured onthe lids of the boxes

A collection of Ted Rickardrsquos family-funessays is titled Anything Worth Knowing ILearned from the Grandkids It is nowavailable in paperback on Amazoncom

www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 19

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Artist Shares 100 Faces 100 StoriesPhotographer Molly Kraybillrsquos

display on aging ldquoOne Hundredrdquowill be on display in the Harvest ViewGallery of Landis Homes from 430to 830 pm through Jan 15

A 2009 graduate of LancasterMennonite High School Kraybillgraduated in 2013 from EasternMennonite University inHarrisonburg Va with a degree inphotography and digitalcommunications

The ldquoart of agingrdquo took on newmeaning for Kraybill whophotographed women ages 1 to 100

for her senior art show titled ldquoOneHundredrdquo

ldquolsquoOne Hundredrsquo is an explorationof the female experience of agingrdquosays Kraybill ldquoI photographed onefemale for every age 1 through 100and asked each one the samequestion lsquoWhat do you like aboutyour agersquo

ldquoThe result is a colorful visualjourney through the wisdom painand joy that aging brings Frombraces to wrinkles from the simpledelights of being a kindergartner tothe losses of older age I have found

that age is something to be celebratedembraced and most importantlynothing to be ashamed ofrdquo

For Kraybill talking with theparticipants shed new light on aging

ldquoThey made me realize that Ishouldnrsquot be scared of the futurerdquo saidKraybill ldquoIt makes me appreciateliving in the moment

ldquoIrsquom excited to agerdquoLandis Homes is located at 1001

E Oregon Road Lititz Moreinformation is available atwwwlandishomesorg or by calling(717) 381-3550

Pumpkin ContestCelebrates Creativity

Lancaster native Molly Kraybill currently lives inWashington DC where she teaches digital art

in a public elementary school

Residents staff and localvolunteers at Garden Spot Villagerecently teamed up for the first-ever on-campus ldquoPack-A-Paloozardquoto benefit Operation ChristmasChild a project of SamaritanrsquosPurse an international Christianrelief and evangelismorganization

The group packed 120 red-and-green holiday-themedshoeboxes with school and craftsupplies toys toothbrushes andtoothpaste and other items Theboxes will be distributed to needychildren overseas

In addition to the boxespacked at Pack-A-Palooza GardenSpot Village distributed another 100boxes to individual residents forpacking Packers included a personal

note of encouragement in each boxSamaritanrsquos Purse has run

Operation Christmas Child each yearsince 1993

First place ndash The Carousel created bythe St Annersquos receptionist office

Second place ndash The Popcorn Bucket(SARC cinema) created by the first-floor

nursing staff Third place ndash The GumballMachine created by the

admissions and social work team

After the votes were compiled thewinners of the annual St AnnersquosRetirement Community pumpkin-decorating contest were announced at thecommunityrsquos annual Halloween party

The winners were

Volunteers Barbara SlowthowerShirley Fulton and Therese Hodson sortcrayons and other supplies to be packedinto shoeboxes for Operation ChristmasChild during the recent Pack-A-Palooza

event at Garden Spot Village

GSV Hosts First On-CampusPack-A-PaloozaThe Garden Spot Village holiday train

room celebrating its 10th anniversary thisyear is open to the public from 130 to 4pm on Saturdays through Dec 27

Even repeat visitors will find lots ofnew highlights on both O-gauge andHO-gauge layouts

The O-gauge layout features a hobocamp Sunoco Oil siding many detailedstructures and LED lighting A newLionel Legacy remote control systemmakes it possible to run five trains atonce

Now visitors can push a button tomove workers around a control towerand operate a sawmill with a conveyor-belt log loader

These new features are in addition toan operating freight station coal loadergas station and water tower

Visitors will also see a 15-foot earlyhandcrafted Lionel O-gauge circus train

This year club members can operatemuch of the HO-gauge display through

a computer or smart phone The displaynow features more detailed roadcrossings with crossing gates that raiseand lower with flashing lights andringing bells

Visitors will still be able to get anengineerrsquos-eye view from the engine ofone of the trains on a 55-inch wallmonitor

Garden Spot Village is located at 433S Kinzer Ave Admission is freedonations are accepted For informationand directions call (717) 355-6000

Garden Spot Village Train Clubmembers Mike Lanyon left and

Mike ldquoFitzrdquo Fitzgerald

Holiday Train Room Open to Public

because I eventually got him into ittoordquo

Leh began to study antiques learningfrom older people hersquod meet at the fleamarkets who would show him what tolook for and what wasnrsquot worth it

From there he gained an interest inblue-decorated stoneware which hefound more interesting than bottles aseach was handmade and uniquelydecorated

ldquoI learned at some point that diversityis goodrdquo he said ldquoI got into all avenuesof antiquing buying painted furnitureiron glass pottery oil paintings basketsand chinardquo

While he works full-time as asalesman estimator Leh has filled hisweekends running to different auctionsHe still loves variety but he keeps asharp eye out for his favorite blue crocks

He looks for ones with specialdecorations Tulips and other floraldesigns are most common with fruitfalling as a close second and birds as athird The rarest finds have moons catsor dogs

Leh has close to 100 crocks in hispersonal collection and said he canrsquot evenbegin to count the bottles No matterhow many he gets he keeps his findslocal

His fascination with history pushedhim to sell his home and move inSeptember to a 1798 stone house builtby Thomas Pettit the son of a countyfounder

The architecture is unparalleled Lehsaid There are seven fireplaces thickwindow boxes and original chair railsand hardwood floors through the home

The house was added to the NationalRegister of Historic Places in 1983 It isthe perfect environment for Lehrsquosnumerous treasures now displayed andincorporated into the housersquos deacutecor

ldquoI just love historyrdquo he said ldquoIt makes

perfect sense for me to have a place likethis to fill with the items I am sofascinated withrdquo

While antiques became a huge part ofLehrsquos life he slowly made it a familyaffair His father bought a home inupstate New York that was built in 1894and together they decorated it withperiod items that fit the theme of thehome

Over the years his fatherrsquos collectiongrew and he started selling things withhis son sharing a booth at a localantique mart Soon they had two boothsand eventually three The younger Lehno longer has a booth but his father stillruns one out of Easton Pa

A lot of the antiques Leh tries to sellare higher-end items that can sit too longat a local market He finds better luck

sending those to auctionsVisiting one is an experience he

saidldquoItrsquos the people itrsquos the food itrsquos

the triprdquo he said ldquoTherersquos not anauction I donrsquot go to where I donrsquot

know peoplerdquoAlthough antiquing can be expensive

it doesnrsquot have to be Leh saidHersquos bought many things for more

than $10000 including a LancasterCounty farm table he bought thissummer

But there are a variety of levels atwhich people can get involved headded

Every year he goes to the BaltimoreBottle Show where he sees many kidsgetting started at the same age he didSome of them walk in with $5 and leavewith 10 bottles ready to start acollection they can build on

Many of them can even specialize incertain bottles such as medicine bottlesor soda and beer bottles

ldquoMy problem was I specialized ineverythingrdquo he said laughing

Leh also finds value not necessarily inthe expensive items but in the ones thatare the most unusual

ldquoWhat they were wherever they camefrom what they were used formdashthosestories are what interest merdquo Leh said

Early Pennsylvania settlers brought alittle bit of nature into their own homeshe said painting furniture pottery andother decorations

ldquoThose are some of my favoriteitemsrdquo he said ldquoAt one point they wereall close to someonersquos heart And I liketo think I can appreciate them nowrdquo

Please note submissions must be received bythe 10th of the month prior to insertion

Submissions will be included as space permits

For more information or to submit your happenings email Megan Joyce at mjoyceonlinepubcom or mail to

50plus Senior NewsMegan Joyce

3912 Abel Drive Columbia PA 17512

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www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 21

TREASURE from page 1

Some of Lehrsquos antique bottlecollection including figural

bitters bottles historical flasksand early medicine bottles

Back row from left Gaudy Dutch cup andplate Rabbitware plate Leeds plate Centerfrom left eagle butter print pewter master

salt seated Redware dog and cow butter print

Leh acquired this local farm table(circa 1820) in summer 2014

22 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

Lancaster County

Calendar of EventsCocalico Senior Association ndash (717) 336-7489Dec 12 10 am ndash Music with Sandy HeiseyDec 18 10 am ndash Compass Mark Program on ProvisionsDec 24 9 am ndash Christmas Party

Columbia Senior Center ndash (717) 684-4850Dec 3 1015 am ndash Christmas BingoDec 11 10 am ndash Christmas Special Quarryville

Presbyterian SingersDec 30 1015 am ndash New Yearrsquos Eve Party and Luncheon

Elizabethtown Area Senior Center ndash (717) 367-7984 Dec 4 10 am ndash Radio City Christmas Show VideoDec 10 10 am ndash Bingo Buddies with PreschoolDec 15 1030 am ndash Christmas Activity and Craft

Lancaster House North Happy Hearts Club SeniorCenter ndash (717) 299-1278Tuesdays 1 pm ndash Varied ActivitiesThursdays noon ndash Pinochle

Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center ndash (717) 299-3943Dec 10 930 am ndash Haircuts and ManicuresDec 12 930 am ndash Holiday Music with InstrumentsDec 24 930 am ndash Holiday Program with Santa Claus

Lancaster Rec Senior Center ndash (717) 392-2115 ext 147Dec 12 915 am ndash Benefits of POADec 18 9 am ndash Christmas PartyDec 24 1030 am ndash Baking and Decorating Christmas

Cookies

Lititz Senior Center ndash (717) 626-2800Dec 3 10 am ndash Ice Cream Social with Lancashire HallDec 10 10 am ndash Children from Owl Hill Learning

Center VisitDec 24 10 am ndash Christmas Party and Music

Luis Munoz Marin Senior Center ndash (717) 295-7989Dec 9 10 am ndash Memory Box ProjectDec 11 10 am ndash Crafty Gift Ideas for GrandchildrenDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party

Millersville Senior Center ndash (717) 871-9600Mondays and Fridays 9 am ndash Healthy Steps in Motion

ExerciseDec 19 10 am ndash Cookie ExchangeDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Music with Penn Manor Chorus

Next Gen Senior Center ndash (717) 786-4770Dec 8 930 am ndash Holiday Craft CenterpiecesDec 18 1015 am ndash Smith Middle School SingersDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party

Rodney Park Happy Hearts Club Senior Center ndash(717) 393-7786 Tuesdays noon ndash Pinochle Wednesdays 1 pm ndash Varied Activities Thursdays noon ndash Bingo

Community Programs Free and open to the public

Support Groups Free and open to the public

Dec 3 7 to 815 pmAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupWillow Lakes Outpatient Center212 Willow Valley Lakes Drive Willow Street(717) 464-9365

Dec 8 10 to 11 amAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6076jmortongardenspotvillageorg

Dec 18 noonBrain Tumor Support GroupLancaster General Health Campus Wellness Center2100 Harrisburg Pike Lancaster(717) 626-2894

Dec 22 2 to 3 pmParkinsonrsquos Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6259jshaffergardenspotvillageorg

Dec 24 6 to 8 pmEpilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania SupportGroupLancaster General HospitalStager Room 5555 N Duke St Lancaster(800) 887-7165 ext 104

Saturdays in December 130 to 4 pmTrain Room Holiday Open HouseGarden Spot Village Train Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6000

Dec 1 6 pmRed Rose Singles MeetingHossrsquos Steak amp Sea House100 W Airport Road Lititz(717) 406-6098

Dec 7 3 pmPublic Singing of Handelrsquos MessiahGrace Lutheran Church517 N Queen St Lancaster(717) 397-2748

Dec 14 9 am to 3 pmPennsylvania Music ExpoContinental Inn2285 Lincoln Highway EastLancaster(717) 898-1246wwwrecordcollectorsorg

Dec 19 6 to 9 pmMusic FridaysDowntown Lancaster (717) 341-0028

Senior Center Activities

Library Programs

Lititz Public Library 651 Kissel Hill Road Lititz (717) 626-2255Dec 3 630 pm ndash Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster CountyDec 8 130 to 330 pm Dec 16 6 to 8 pm ndash Scrabble Meet-UpsDec 16 11 am ndash Reel Talk for Everyone The Pianist

If you have an eventyou would like to includeplease email information to mjoyceonlinepubcom for

consideration

Winter is Coming hellipBefore the weather gets too

cold you should protect yourhouse and family from theelements

Here are some essential areas tocheck

Roofbull Look for missing shinglescracked flashing and brokenoverhanging tree limbs

bull Check the chimney for mortardeterioration and loose bricksInspect the underside of the rooffrom the attic for signs of leakage

Exteriorbull Check the foundation for cracksin the concrete or low spots in thesoil where water can accumulateagainst the foundation

bull Examine the caulking in the

siding and around the windowand door trims

Heat

bull Turn on the heating system andensure that the heat is beingdelivered to all outlets

bull Check the filter and change it ifnecessary Keep extra filtersaround so you can change itduring the winter season

www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 23

SONG from page 17

developing and refining ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo over several weeks and thenput it away

More than a year later in April 1941Berlin and film director Mark Sandrichwere working on a new movie HolidayInn when Berlin realized it would be theperfect forum for his Christmas song

On the Paramount Studios set wasWalter Scharf a staff music arrangerassigned to Berlin His task was to turnBerlinrsquos tunes into full-fledged orchestralnumbers

Scharf remembers Berlin tapping outldquoWhite Christmasrdquo on a piano Berlin

only had two years of formal schoolingand never learned to read or write musicScharf recalls Berlinrsquos first performance asa ldquovery roughrdquo rendition

Bing Crosby who overheard Berlinplaying the piece was not impressedCrosby a devout Catholic wantedldquoWhite Christmasrdquo removed from thefilm because he thought it would furthersecularize Christmas which he felt shouldbe a religious season

It was Scharf who eased Crosbyrsquosconcern telling the singer he thoughtldquoWhite Christmasrdquo would turn out wellReportedly Crosby rolled his eyes saying

ldquoI hope sordquoHoliday Inn opened in New York on

Aug 4 1942 It featured Bing Crosby asa singer and Fred Astaire as a dancerWhile Berlin was ecstatic andenthusiastic the reviewers barely noticedor mentioned the production

Before long however the song ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo was becoming a hit Themovie won an Oscar for Best Song in1943 and was also nominated for BestScoring of a Musical Picture and BestOriginal Story

Because the country was in the darkestdays of World War II many welcomed

this sentimental reminder of home As aresult Crosbyrsquos recording of ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo has sold more than 30 millionrecords

Crosby was amazed at the publicresponse to the song As a member of theUSOrsquos traveling ensemble he was askedby troops serving in World War II to singldquoWhite Christmasrdquo no matter what timeof year it was

More than 150 different performerswho run the entire musical gamut haverecorded this piece Crosbyrsquos version alonewas listed as the all-time top single by TheGuinness Book of World Records

asset to the giftedSuper achievers frequently are driven

to succeed to escape their ldquoBlack Dogrdquo asWinston Churchill described his owndark moods Those who have beenafflicted with psychiatric maladies includeAbraham Lincoln Sir Isaac NewtonNoah Webster Samuel Johnson Ludwigvan Beethoven Charles Darwin ErnestHemingway Walt Whitman Edgar AllanPoe and Herman Melville

If todayrsquos medications had sedatedtheir psyches would they have been lessdriven to achieve

Crossword puzzles have long served asa choice for those who seek mentalstimulation Now the trend is towardcomputer games AARP has free gameson their website wwwaarporg

For Einstein theorizing may havebeen his equivalent of a computer gameBut he benefited also by playing theviolin to exercise his brain

In 1890 William James in his ThePrinciples of Psychology theorized thatldquoorganic matter especially nerve tissueseems endowed with a very extraordinarydegree of plasticityrdquo

For 50 years that hypothesis wasignored The conventional scientificwisdom held that the brain cannot createneural growth its structure is immutable

Neuroscientists now know throughresearch of neuroplasticity that the brainis capable throughout a lifetime ofstrengthening and creating neuralconnections adapting and reorganizingfollowing injury illness or behavioralalterations

Experiment with ways in which youcan be the gatekeeper of your brainrsquosrehabilitation What is your choice

computer games violin lessons bridgechess painting portraits or landscapes ormaybe crossword puzzles

As with the selection of anantidepressant medication we may haveto try several to find which works bestfor usWalt Sonneville a retired market-researchanalyst is the author of My 22 Centsrsquo WorthThe Higher-Valued Opinion of a SeniorCitizen and A Musing Moment MeditativeEssays on Life and Learning books ofpersonal-opinion essays free of partisan andsectarian viewpoints Contact him atwaltsonnevilleverizonnet

MIND from page 14

24 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

AtHealth DepotYoursquore Family

Yoursquore More Than A Customer

HEALTH DEPOTWellness amp Pharmacy

Granite Run Square(in the same complex as Chilirsquos Isaacrsquos KFC and Ritarsquos)

1571 Manheim Pike Lancaster PA 17601MondayndashSaturday 9ndash8 Sunday 11ndash5

Pharmacy (717) 509-4844 bull Store (717) 509-4434Dan (717) 509-7767

wwwhdpwellnesscom NEW ecommerceonline orderingDedicated to

serving you and theLancaster community

Dan is committed to educating othersthereby empowering them to have morecontrol over their healthcare and theirlives He believes the naturopathicphilosophies of working with the mindbody and spirit to be his calling and hersquosready to consult with you and educateyou on the best supplements toensure your total wellness

Dan Duryea ND

Naturopath

All insuranceprescription plans accepted bull FREE pickup amp delivery

We will match or beat the price of your prescription from any pharmacyTransfer your prescription to us and receive a $10 in-store coupon

ldquoSuper RX 7-11rdquo ndash Fill 7 scripts receive an $11 coupon

$5 OFFany purchase of $25 or more

no cash value

not valid on prescriptions

HEALTH DEPOT1571 Manheim Pike Lancaster

(717) 509-4434

With this coupon Not valid with other offers

or prior purchases Offer expires 12-31-14

FLUSHOTSnow available

Whether you

have insurance or not

we have you covered

Best prices

in the area NewPhotoshop amponline photo

services

Also servicingyour home

medicalequipment

needs

One stop for your

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bullHOME HEALTH amp MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

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SERVICES

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20 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

If you have local news yoursquod like consideredfor Around Town please email

mjoyceonlinepubcom

Artist Shares 100 Faces 100 StoriesPhotographer Molly Kraybillrsquos

display on aging ldquoOne Hundredrdquowill be on display in the Harvest ViewGallery of Landis Homes from 430to 830 pm through Jan 15

A 2009 graduate of LancasterMennonite High School Kraybillgraduated in 2013 from EasternMennonite University inHarrisonburg Va with a degree inphotography and digitalcommunications

The ldquoart of agingrdquo took on newmeaning for Kraybill whophotographed women ages 1 to 100

for her senior art show titled ldquoOneHundredrdquo

ldquolsquoOne Hundredrsquo is an explorationof the female experience of agingrdquosays Kraybill ldquoI photographed onefemale for every age 1 through 100and asked each one the samequestion lsquoWhat do you like aboutyour agersquo

ldquoThe result is a colorful visualjourney through the wisdom painand joy that aging brings Frombraces to wrinkles from the simpledelights of being a kindergartner tothe losses of older age I have found

that age is something to be celebratedembraced and most importantlynothing to be ashamed ofrdquo

For Kraybill talking with theparticipants shed new light on aging

ldquoThey made me realize that Ishouldnrsquot be scared of the futurerdquo saidKraybill ldquoIt makes me appreciateliving in the moment

ldquoIrsquom excited to agerdquoLandis Homes is located at 1001

E Oregon Road Lititz Moreinformation is available atwwwlandishomesorg or by calling(717) 381-3550

Pumpkin ContestCelebrates Creativity

Lancaster native Molly Kraybill currently lives inWashington DC where she teaches digital art

in a public elementary school

Residents staff and localvolunteers at Garden Spot Villagerecently teamed up for the first-ever on-campus ldquoPack-A-Paloozardquoto benefit Operation ChristmasChild a project of SamaritanrsquosPurse an international Christianrelief and evangelismorganization

The group packed 120 red-and-green holiday-themedshoeboxes with school and craftsupplies toys toothbrushes andtoothpaste and other items Theboxes will be distributed to needychildren overseas

In addition to the boxespacked at Pack-A-Palooza GardenSpot Village distributed another 100boxes to individual residents forpacking Packers included a personal

note of encouragement in each boxSamaritanrsquos Purse has run

Operation Christmas Child each yearsince 1993

First place ndash The Carousel created bythe St Annersquos receptionist office

Second place ndash The Popcorn Bucket(SARC cinema) created by the first-floor

nursing staff Third place ndash The GumballMachine created by the

admissions and social work team

After the votes were compiled thewinners of the annual St AnnersquosRetirement Community pumpkin-decorating contest were announced at thecommunityrsquos annual Halloween party

The winners were

Volunteers Barbara SlowthowerShirley Fulton and Therese Hodson sortcrayons and other supplies to be packedinto shoeboxes for Operation ChristmasChild during the recent Pack-A-Palooza

event at Garden Spot Village

GSV Hosts First On-CampusPack-A-PaloozaThe Garden Spot Village holiday train

room celebrating its 10th anniversary thisyear is open to the public from 130 to 4pm on Saturdays through Dec 27

Even repeat visitors will find lots ofnew highlights on both O-gauge andHO-gauge layouts

The O-gauge layout features a hobocamp Sunoco Oil siding many detailedstructures and LED lighting A newLionel Legacy remote control systemmakes it possible to run five trains atonce

Now visitors can push a button tomove workers around a control towerand operate a sawmill with a conveyor-belt log loader

These new features are in addition toan operating freight station coal loadergas station and water tower

Visitors will also see a 15-foot earlyhandcrafted Lionel O-gauge circus train

This year club members can operatemuch of the HO-gauge display through

a computer or smart phone The displaynow features more detailed roadcrossings with crossing gates that raiseand lower with flashing lights andringing bells

Visitors will still be able to get anengineerrsquos-eye view from the engine ofone of the trains on a 55-inch wallmonitor

Garden Spot Village is located at 433S Kinzer Ave Admission is freedonations are accepted For informationand directions call (717) 355-6000

Garden Spot Village Train Clubmembers Mike Lanyon left and

Mike ldquoFitzrdquo Fitzgerald

Holiday Train Room Open to Public

because I eventually got him into ittoordquo

Leh began to study antiques learningfrom older people hersquod meet at the fleamarkets who would show him what tolook for and what wasnrsquot worth it

From there he gained an interest inblue-decorated stoneware which hefound more interesting than bottles aseach was handmade and uniquelydecorated

ldquoI learned at some point that diversityis goodrdquo he said ldquoI got into all avenuesof antiquing buying painted furnitureiron glass pottery oil paintings basketsand chinardquo

While he works full-time as asalesman estimator Leh has filled hisweekends running to different auctionsHe still loves variety but he keeps asharp eye out for his favorite blue crocks

He looks for ones with specialdecorations Tulips and other floraldesigns are most common with fruitfalling as a close second and birds as athird The rarest finds have moons catsor dogs

Leh has close to 100 crocks in hispersonal collection and said he canrsquot evenbegin to count the bottles No matterhow many he gets he keeps his findslocal

His fascination with history pushedhim to sell his home and move inSeptember to a 1798 stone house builtby Thomas Pettit the son of a countyfounder

The architecture is unparalleled Lehsaid There are seven fireplaces thickwindow boxes and original chair railsand hardwood floors through the home

The house was added to the NationalRegister of Historic Places in 1983 It isthe perfect environment for Lehrsquosnumerous treasures now displayed andincorporated into the housersquos deacutecor

ldquoI just love historyrdquo he said ldquoIt makes

perfect sense for me to have a place likethis to fill with the items I am sofascinated withrdquo

While antiques became a huge part ofLehrsquos life he slowly made it a familyaffair His father bought a home inupstate New York that was built in 1894and together they decorated it withperiod items that fit the theme of thehome

Over the years his fatherrsquos collectiongrew and he started selling things withhis son sharing a booth at a localantique mart Soon they had two boothsand eventually three The younger Lehno longer has a booth but his father stillruns one out of Easton Pa

A lot of the antiques Leh tries to sellare higher-end items that can sit too longat a local market He finds better luck

sending those to auctionsVisiting one is an experience he

saidldquoItrsquos the people itrsquos the food itrsquos

the triprdquo he said ldquoTherersquos not anauction I donrsquot go to where I donrsquot

know peoplerdquoAlthough antiquing can be expensive

it doesnrsquot have to be Leh saidHersquos bought many things for more

than $10000 including a LancasterCounty farm table he bought thissummer

But there are a variety of levels atwhich people can get involved headded

Every year he goes to the BaltimoreBottle Show where he sees many kidsgetting started at the same age he didSome of them walk in with $5 and leavewith 10 bottles ready to start acollection they can build on

Many of them can even specialize incertain bottles such as medicine bottlesor soda and beer bottles

ldquoMy problem was I specialized ineverythingrdquo he said laughing

Leh also finds value not necessarily inthe expensive items but in the ones thatare the most unusual

ldquoWhat they were wherever they camefrom what they were used formdashthosestories are what interest merdquo Leh said

Early Pennsylvania settlers brought alittle bit of nature into their own homeshe said painting furniture pottery andother decorations

ldquoThose are some of my favoriteitemsrdquo he said ldquoAt one point they wereall close to someonersquos heart And I liketo think I can appreciate them nowrdquo

Please note submissions must be received bythe 10th of the month prior to insertion

Submissions will be included as space permits

For more information or to submit your happenings email Megan Joyce at mjoyceonlinepubcom or mail to

50plus Senior NewsMegan Joyce

3912 Abel Drive Columbia PA 17512

Help50plus Senior News

spreadyourlocalnews

bull a birthday or anniversary milestonebull a volunteer who should be recognized bull a photo of a smile that begs to be sharedbull a groundbreaking event bull community activitiesbull support programsbull local news

Serving

Lancaster

County for

20 Years

When youpatronize ouradvertisers

please let themknow you saw

their ad in

www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 21

TREASURE from page 1

Some of Lehrsquos antique bottlecollection including figural

bitters bottles historical flasksand early medicine bottles

Back row from left Gaudy Dutch cup andplate Rabbitware plate Leeds plate Centerfrom left eagle butter print pewter master

salt seated Redware dog and cow butter print

Leh acquired this local farm table(circa 1820) in summer 2014

22 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

Lancaster County

Calendar of EventsCocalico Senior Association ndash (717) 336-7489Dec 12 10 am ndash Music with Sandy HeiseyDec 18 10 am ndash Compass Mark Program on ProvisionsDec 24 9 am ndash Christmas Party

Columbia Senior Center ndash (717) 684-4850Dec 3 1015 am ndash Christmas BingoDec 11 10 am ndash Christmas Special Quarryville

Presbyterian SingersDec 30 1015 am ndash New Yearrsquos Eve Party and Luncheon

Elizabethtown Area Senior Center ndash (717) 367-7984 Dec 4 10 am ndash Radio City Christmas Show VideoDec 10 10 am ndash Bingo Buddies with PreschoolDec 15 1030 am ndash Christmas Activity and Craft

Lancaster House North Happy Hearts Club SeniorCenter ndash (717) 299-1278Tuesdays 1 pm ndash Varied ActivitiesThursdays noon ndash Pinochle

Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center ndash (717) 299-3943Dec 10 930 am ndash Haircuts and ManicuresDec 12 930 am ndash Holiday Music with InstrumentsDec 24 930 am ndash Holiday Program with Santa Claus

Lancaster Rec Senior Center ndash (717) 392-2115 ext 147Dec 12 915 am ndash Benefits of POADec 18 9 am ndash Christmas PartyDec 24 1030 am ndash Baking and Decorating Christmas

Cookies

Lititz Senior Center ndash (717) 626-2800Dec 3 10 am ndash Ice Cream Social with Lancashire HallDec 10 10 am ndash Children from Owl Hill Learning

Center VisitDec 24 10 am ndash Christmas Party and Music

Luis Munoz Marin Senior Center ndash (717) 295-7989Dec 9 10 am ndash Memory Box ProjectDec 11 10 am ndash Crafty Gift Ideas for GrandchildrenDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party

Millersville Senior Center ndash (717) 871-9600Mondays and Fridays 9 am ndash Healthy Steps in Motion

ExerciseDec 19 10 am ndash Cookie ExchangeDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Music with Penn Manor Chorus

Next Gen Senior Center ndash (717) 786-4770Dec 8 930 am ndash Holiday Craft CenterpiecesDec 18 1015 am ndash Smith Middle School SingersDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party

Rodney Park Happy Hearts Club Senior Center ndash(717) 393-7786 Tuesdays noon ndash Pinochle Wednesdays 1 pm ndash Varied Activities Thursdays noon ndash Bingo

Community Programs Free and open to the public

Support Groups Free and open to the public

Dec 3 7 to 815 pmAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupWillow Lakes Outpatient Center212 Willow Valley Lakes Drive Willow Street(717) 464-9365

Dec 8 10 to 11 amAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6076jmortongardenspotvillageorg

Dec 18 noonBrain Tumor Support GroupLancaster General Health Campus Wellness Center2100 Harrisburg Pike Lancaster(717) 626-2894

Dec 22 2 to 3 pmParkinsonrsquos Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6259jshaffergardenspotvillageorg

Dec 24 6 to 8 pmEpilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania SupportGroupLancaster General HospitalStager Room 5555 N Duke St Lancaster(800) 887-7165 ext 104

Saturdays in December 130 to 4 pmTrain Room Holiday Open HouseGarden Spot Village Train Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6000

Dec 1 6 pmRed Rose Singles MeetingHossrsquos Steak amp Sea House100 W Airport Road Lititz(717) 406-6098

Dec 7 3 pmPublic Singing of Handelrsquos MessiahGrace Lutheran Church517 N Queen St Lancaster(717) 397-2748

Dec 14 9 am to 3 pmPennsylvania Music ExpoContinental Inn2285 Lincoln Highway EastLancaster(717) 898-1246wwwrecordcollectorsorg

Dec 19 6 to 9 pmMusic FridaysDowntown Lancaster (717) 341-0028

Senior Center Activities

Library Programs

Lititz Public Library 651 Kissel Hill Road Lititz (717) 626-2255Dec 3 630 pm ndash Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster CountyDec 8 130 to 330 pm Dec 16 6 to 8 pm ndash Scrabble Meet-UpsDec 16 11 am ndash Reel Talk for Everyone The Pianist

If you have an eventyou would like to includeplease email information to mjoyceonlinepubcom for

consideration

Winter is Coming hellipBefore the weather gets too

cold you should protect yourhouse and family from theelements

Here are some essential areas tocheck

Roofbull Look for missing shinglescracked flashing and brokenoverhanging tree limbs

bull Check the chimney for mortardeterioration and loose bricksInspect the underside of the rooffrom the attic for signs of leakage

Exteriorbull Check the foundation for cracksin the concrete or low spots in thesoil where water can accumulateagainst the foundation

bull Examine the caulking in the

siding and around the windowand door trims

Heat

bull Turn on the heating system andensure that the heat is beingdelivered to all outlets

bull Check the filter and change it ifnecessary Keep extra filtersaround so you can change itduring the winter season

www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 23

SONG from page 17

developing and refining ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo over several weeks and thenput it away

More than a year later in April 1941Berlin and film director Mark Sandrichwere working on a new movie HolidayInn when Berlin realized it would be theperfect forum for his Christmas song

On the Paramount Studios set wasWalter Scharf a staff music arrangerassigned to Berlin His task was to turnBerlinrsquos tunes into full-fledged orchestralnumbers

Scharf remembers Berlin tapping outldquoWhite Christmasrdquo on a piano Berlin

only had two years of formal schoolingand never learned to read or write musicScharf recalls Berlinrsquos first performance asa ldquovery roughrdquo rendition

Bing Crosby who overheard Berlinplaying the piece was not impressedCrosby a devout Catholic wantedldquoWhite Christmasrdquo removed from thefilm because he thought it would furthersecularize Christmas which he felt shouldbe a religious season

It was Scharf who eased Crosbyrsquosconcern telling the singer he thoughtldquoWhite Christmasrdquo would turn out wellReportedly Crosby rolled his eyes saying

ldquoI hope sordquoHoliday Inn opened in New York on

Aug 4 1942 It featured Bing Crosby asa singer and Fred Astaire as a dancerWhile Berlin was ecstatic andenthusiastic the reviewers barely noticedor mentioned the production

Before long however the song ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo was becoming a hit Themovie won an Oscar for Best Song in1943 and was also nominated for BestScoring of a Musical Picture and BestOriginal Story

Because the country was in the darkestdays of World War II many welcomed

this sentimental reminder of home As aresult Crosbyrsquos recording of ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo has sold more than 30 millionrecords

Crosby was amazed at the publicresponse to the song As a member of theUSOrsquos traveling ensemble he was askedby troops serving in World War II to singldquoWhite Christmasrdquo no matter what timeof year it was

More than 150 different performerswho run the entire musical gamut haverecorded this piece Crosbyrsquos version alonewas listed as the all-time top single by TheGuinness Book of World Records

asset to the giftedSuper achievers frequently are driven

to succeed to escape their ldquoBlack Dogrdquo asWinston Churchill described his owndark moods Those who have beenafflicted with psychiatric maladies includeAbraham Lincoln Sir Isaac NewtonNoah Webster Samuel Johnson Ludwigvan Beethoven Charles Darwin ErnestHemingway Walt Whitman Edgar AllanPoe and Herman Melville

If todayrsquos medications had sedatedtheir psyches would they have been lessdriven to achieve

Crossword puzzles have long served asa choice for those who seek mentalstimulation Now the trend is towardcomputer games AARP has free gameson their website wwwaarporg

For Einstein theorizing may havebeen his equivalent of a computer gameBut he benefited also by playing theviolin to exercise his brain

In 1890 William James in his ThePrinciples of Psychology theorized thatldquoorganic matter especially nerve tissueseems endowed with a very extraordinarydegree of plasticityrdquo

For 50 years that hypothesis wasignored The conventional scientificwisdom held that the brain cannot createneural growth its structure is immutable

Neuroscientists now know throughresearch of neuroplasticity that the brainis capable throughout a lifetime ofstrengthening and creating neuralconnections adapting and reorganizingfollowing injury illness or behavioralalterations

Experiment with ways in which youcan be the gatekeeper of your brainrsquosrehabilitation What is your choice

computer games violin lessons bridgechess painting portraits or landscapes ormaybe crossword puzzles

As with the selection of anantidepressant medication we may haveto try several to find which works bestfor usWalt Sonneville a retired market-researchanalyst is the author of My 22 Centsrsquo WorthThe Higher-Valued Opinion of a SeniorCitizen and A Musing Moment MeditativeEssays on Life and Learning books ofpersonal-opinion essays free of partisan andsectarian viewpoints Contact him atwaltsonnevilleverizonnet

MIND from page 14

24 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

AtHealth DepotYoursquore Family

Yoursquore More Than A Customer

HEALTH DEPOTWellness amp Pharmacy

Granite Run Square(in the same complex as Chilirsquos Isaacrsquos KFC and Ritarsquos)

1571 Manheim Pike Lancaster PA 17601MondayndashSaturday 9ndash8 Sunday 11ndash5

Pharmacy (717) 509-4844 bull Store (717) 509-4434Dan (717) 509-7767

wwwhdpwellnesscom NEW ecommerceonline orderingDedicated to

serving you and theLancaster community

Dan is committed to educating othersthereby empowering them to have morecontrol over their healthcare and theirlives He believes the naturopathicphilosophies of working with the mindbody and spirit to be his calling and hersquosready to consult with you and educateyou on the best supplements toensure your total wellness

Dan Duryea ND

Naturopath

All insuranceprescription plans accepted bull FREE pickup amp delivery

We will match or beat the price of your prescription from any pharmacyTransfer your prescription to us and receive a $10 in-store coupon

ldquoSuper RX 7-11rdquo ndash Fill 7 scripts receive an $11 coupon

$5 OFFany purchase of $25 or more

no cash value

not valid on prescriptions

HEALTH DEPOT1571 Manheim Pike Lancaster

(717) 509-4434

With this coupon Not valid with other offers

or prior purchases Offer expires 12-31-14

FLUSHOTSnow available

Whether you

have insurance or not

we have you covered

Best prices

in the area NewPhotoshop amponline photo

services

Also servicingyour home

medicalequipment

needs

One stop for your

health amp wellness needs mdash

wersquove got you covered

bullFULL-SERVICE SPECIALTY PHARMACY

bullHOME HEALTH amp MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

bullHEALTH SCREENINgS

bullDIET amp NUTRITION RECOMMENDATIONS

bullNATURAL HEALTH amp WELLNESS

SERVICES

bullPHARMACEUTICAL COMPOUNDINg

bullTELEMEDICINEeCLINIC

bullFREE PICkUP amp DELIVERIES

bullFLU CLINIC AVAILAbLE

(WE CAN COME TO YOU)

bullCUSTOM CARE PACkAgINg

because I eventually got him into ittoordquo

Leh began to study antiques learningfrom older people hersquod meet at the fleamarkets who would show him what tolook for and what wasnrsquot worth it

From there he gained an interest inblue-decorated stoneware which hefound more interesting than bottles aseach was handmade and uniquelydecorated

ldquoI learned at some point that diversityis goodrdquo he said ldquoI got into all avenuesof antiquing buying painted furnitureiron glass pottery oil paintings basketsand chinardquo

While he works full-time as asalesman estimator Leh has filled hisweekends running to different auctionsHe still loves variety but he keeps asharp eye out for his favorite blue crocks

He looks for ones with specialdecorations Tulips and other floraldesigns are most common with fruitfalling as a close second and birds as athird The rarest finds have moons catsor dogs

Leh has close to 100 crocks in hispersonal collection and said he canrsquot evenbegin to count the bottles No matterhow many he gets he keeps his findslocal

His fascination with history pushedhim to sell his home and move inSeptember to a 1798 stone house builtby Thomas Pettit the son of a countyfounder

The architecture is unparalleled Lehsaid There are seven fireplaces thickwindow boxes and original chair railsand hardwood floors through the home

The house was added to the NationalRegister of Historic Places in 1983 It isthe perfect environment for Lehrsquosnumerous treasures now displayed andincorporated into the housersquos deacutecor

ldquoI just love historyrdquo he said ldquoIt makes

perfect sense for me to have a place likethis to fill with the items I am sofascinated withrdquo

While antiques became a huge part ofLehrsquos life he slowly made it a familyaffair His father bought a home inupstate New York that was built in 1894and together they decorated it withperiod items that fit the theme of thehome

Over the years his fatherrsquos collectiongrew and he started selling things withhis son sharing a booth at a localantique mart Soon they had two boothsand eventually three The younger Lehno longer has a booth but his father stillruns one out of Easton Pa

A lot of the antiques Leh tries to sellare higher-end items that can sit too longat a local market He finds better luck

sending those to auctionsVisiting one is an experience he

saidldquoItrsquos the people itrsquos the food itrsquos

the triprdquo he said ldquoTherersquos not anauction I donrsquot go to where I donrsquot

know peoplerdquoAlthough antiquing can be expensive

it doesnrsquot have to be Leh saidHersquos bought many things for more

than $10000 including a LancasterCounty farm table he bought thissummer

But there are a variety of levels atwhich people can get involved headded

Every year he goes to the BaltimoreBottle Show where he sees many kidsgetting started at the same age he didSome of them walk in with $5 and leavewith 10 bottles ready to start acollection they can build on

Many of them can even specialize incertain bottles such as medicine bottlesor soda and beer bottles

ldquoMy problem was I specialized ineverythingrdquo he said laughing

Leh also finds value not necessarily inthe expensive items but in the ones thatare the most unusual

ldquoWhat they were wherever they camefrom what they were used formdashthosestories are what interest merdquo Leh said

Early Pennsylvania settlers brought alittle bit of nature into their own homeshe said painting furniture pottery andother decorations

ldquoThose are some of my favoriteitemsrdquo he said ldquoAt one point they wereall close to someonersquos heart And I liketo think I can appreciate them nowrdquo

Please note submissions must be received bythe 10th of the month prior to insertion

Submissions will be included as space permits

For more information or to submit your happenings email Megan Joyce at mjoyceonlinepubcom or mail to

50plus Senior NewsMegan Joyce

3912 Abel Drive Columbia PA 17512

Help50plus Senior News

spreadyourlocalnews

bull a birthday or anniversary milestonebull a volunteer who should be recognized bull a photo of a smile that begs to be sharedbull a groundbreaking event bull community activitiesbull support programsbull local news

Serving

Lancaster

County for

20 Years

When youpatronize ouradvertisers

please let themknow you saw

their ad in

www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 21

TREASURE from page 1

Some of Lehrsquos antique bottlecollection including figural

bitters bottles historical flasksand early medicine bottles

Back row from left Gaudy Dutch cup andplate Rabbitware plate Leeds plate Centerfrom left eagle butter print pewter master

salt seated Redware dog and cow butter print

Leh acquired this local farm table(circa 1820) in summer 2014

22 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

Lancaster County

Calendar of EventsCocalico Senior Association ndash (717) 336-7489Dec 12 10 am ndash Music with Sandy HeiseyDec 18 10 am ndash Compass Mark Program on ProvisionsDec 24 9 am ndash Christmas Party

Columbia Senior Center ndash (717) 684-4850Dec 3 1015 am ndash Christmas BingoDec 11 10 am ndash Christmas Special Quarryville

Presbyterian SingersDec 30 1015 am ndash New Yearrsquos Eve Party and Luncheon

Elizabethtown Area Senior Center ndash (717) 367-7984 Dec 4 10 am ndash Radio City Christmas Show VideoDec 10 10 am ndash Bingo Buddies with PreschoolDec 15 1030 am ndash Christmas Activity and Craft

Lancaster House North Happy Hearts Club SeniorCenter ndash (717) 299-1278Tuesdays 1 pm ndash Varied ActivitiesThursdays noon ndash Pinochle

Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center ndash (717) 299-3943Dec 10 930 am ndash Haircuts and ManicuresDec 12 930 am ndash Holiday Music with InstrumentsDec 24 930 am ndash Holiday Program with Santa Claus

Lancaster Rec Senior Center ndash (717) 392-2115 ext 147Dec 12 915 am ndash Benefits of POADec 18 9 am ndash Christmas PartyDec 24 1030 am ndash Baking and Decorating Christmas

Cookies

Lititz Senior Center ndash (717) 626-2800Dec 3 10 am ndash Ice Cream Social with Lancashire HallDec 10 10 am ndash Children from Owl Hill Learning

Center VisitDec 24 10 am ndash Christmas Party and Music

Luis Munoz Marin Senior Center ndash (717) 295-7989Dec 9 10 am ndash Memory Box ProjectDec 11 10 am ndash Crafty Gift Ideas for GrandchildrenDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party

Millersville Senior Center ndash (717) 871-9600Mondays and Fridays 9 am ndash Healthy Steps in Motion

ExerciseDec 19 10 am ndash Cookie ExchangeDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Music with Penn Manor Chorus

Next Gen Senior Center ndash (717) 786-4770Dec 8 930 am ndash Holiday Craft CenterpiecesDec 18 1015 am ndash Smith Middle School SingersDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party

Rodney Park Happy Hearts Club Senior Center ndash(717) 393-7786 Tuesdays noon ndash Pinochle Wednesdays 1 pm ndash Varied Activities Thursdays noon ndash Bingo

Community Programs Free and open to the public

Support Groups Free and open to the public

Dec 3 7 to 815 pmAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupWillow Lakes Outpatient Center212 Willow Valley Lakes Drive Willow Street(717) 464-9365

Dec 8 10 to 11 amAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6076jmortongardenspotvillageorg

Dec 18 noonBrain Tumor Support GroupLancaster General Health Campus Wellness Center2100 Harrisburg Pike Lancaster(717) 626-2894

Dec 22 2 to 3 pmParkinsonrsquos Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6259jshaffergardenspotvillageorg

Dec 24 6 to 8 pmEpilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania SupportGroupLancaster General HospitalStager Room 5555 N Duke St Lancaster(800) 887-7165 ext 104

Saturdays in December 130 to 4 pmTrain Room Holiday Open HouseGarden Spot Village Train Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6000

Dec 1 6 pmRed Rose Singles MeetingHossrsquos Steak amp Sea House100 W Airport Road Lititz(717) 406-6098

Dec 7 3 pmPublic Singing of Handelrsquos MessiahGrace Lutheran Church517 N Queen St Lancaster(717) 397-2748

Dec 14 9 am to 3 pmPennsylvania Music ExpoContinental Inn2285 Lincoln Highway EastLancaster(717) 898-1246wwwrecordcollectorsorg

Dec 19 6 to 9 pmMusic FridaysDowntown Lancaster (717) 341-0028

Senior Center Activities

Library Programs

Lititz Public Library 651 Kissel Hill Road Lititz (717) 626-2255Dec 3 630 pm ndash Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster CountyDec 8 130 to 330 pm Dec 16 6 to 8 pm ndash Scrabble Meet-UpsDec 16 11 am ndash Reel Talk for Everyone The Pianist

If you have an eventyou would like to includeplease email information to mjoyceonlinepubcom for

consideration

Winter is Coming hellipBefore the weather gets too

cold you should protect yourhouse and family from theelements

Here are some essential areas tocheck

Roofbull Look for missing shinglescracked flashing and brokenoverhanging tree limbs

bull Check the chimney for mortardeterioration and loose bricksInspect the underside of the rooffrom the attic for signs of leakage

Exteriorbull Check the foundation for cracksin the concrete or low spots in thesoil where water can accumulateagainst the foundation

bull Examine the caulking in the

siding and around the windowand door trims

Heat

bull Turn on the heating system andensure that the heat is beingdelivered to all outlets

bull Check the filter and change it ifnecessary Keep extra filtersaround so you can change itduring the winter season

www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 23

SONG from page 17

developing and refining ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo over several weeks and thenput it away

More than a year later in April 1941Berlin and film director Mark Sandrichwere working on a new movie HolidayInn when Berlin realized it would be theperfect forum for his Christmas song

On the Paramount Studios set wasWalter Scharf a staff music arrangerassigned to Berlin His task was to turnBerlinrsquos tunes into full-fledged orchestralnumbers

Scharf remembers Berlin tapping outldquoWhite Christmasrdquo on a piano Berlin

only had two years of formal schoolingand never learned to read or write musicScharf recalls Berlinrsquos first performance asa ldquovery roughrdquo rendition

Bing Crosby who overheard Berlinplaying the piece was not impressedCrosby a devout Catholic wantedldquoWhite Christmasrdquo removed from thefilm because he thought it would furthersecularize Christmas which he felt shouldbe a religious season

It was Scharf who eased Crosbyrsquosconcern telling the singer he thoughtldquoWhite Christmasrdquo would turn out wellReportedly Crosby rolled his eyes saying

ldquoI hope sordquoHoliday Inn opened in New York on

Aug 4 1942 It featured Bing Crosby asa singer and Fred Astaire as a dancerWhile Berlin was ecstatic andenthusiastic the reviewers barely noticedor mentioned the production

Before long however the song ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo was becoming a hit Themovie won an Oscar for Best Song in1943 and was also nominated for BestScoring of a Musical Picture and BestOriginal Story

Because the country was in the darkestdays of World War II many welcomed

this sentimental reminder of home As aresult Crosbyrsquos recording of ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo has sold more than 30 millionrecords

Crosby was amazed at the publicresponse to the song As a member of theUSOrsquos traveling ensemble he was askedby troops serving in World War II to singldquoWhite Christmasrdquo no matter what timeof year it was

More than 150 different performerswho run the entire musical gamut haverecorded this piece Crosbyrsquos version alonewas listed as the all-time top single by TheGuinness Book of World Records

asset to the giftedSuper achievers frequently are driven

to succeed to escape their ldquoBlack Dogrdquo asWinston Churchill described his owndark moods Those who have beenafflicted with psychiatric maladies includeAbraham Lincoln Sir Isaac NewtonNoah Webster Samuel Johnson Ludwigvan Beethoven Charles Darwin ErnestHemingway Walt Whitman Edgar AllanPoe and Herman Melville

If todayrsquos medications had sedatedtheir psyches would they have been lessdriven to achieve

Crossword puzzles have long served asa choice for those who seek mentalstimulation Now the trend is towardcomputer games AARP has free gameson their website wwwaarporg

For Einstein theorizing may havebeen his equivalent of a computer gameBut he benefited also by playing theviolin to exercise his brain

In 1890 William James in his ThePrinciples of Psychology theorized thatldquoorganic matter especially nerve tissueseems endowed with a very extraordinarydegree of plasticityrdquo

For 50 years that hypothesis wasignored The conventional scientificwisdom held that the brain cannot createneural growth its structure is immutable

Neuroscientists now know throughresearch of neuroplasticity that the brainis capable throughout a lifetime ofstrengthening and creating neuralconnections adapting and reorganizingfollowing injury illness or behavioralalterations

Experiment with ways in which youcan be the gatekeeper of your brainrsquosrehabilitation What is your choice

computer games violin lessons bridgechess painting portraits or landscapes ormaybe crossword puzzles

As with the selection of anantidepressant medication we may haveto try several to find which works bestfor usWalt Sonneville a retired market-researchanalyst is the author of My 22 Centsrsquo WorthThe Higher-Valued Opinion of a SeniorCitizen and A Musing Moment MeditativeEssays on Life and Learning books ofpersonal-opinion essays free of partisan andsectarian viewpoints Contact him atwaltsonnevilleverizonnet

MIND from page 14

24 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

AtHealth DepotYoursquore Family

Yoursquore More Than A Customer

HEALTH DEPOTWellness amp Pharmacy

Granite Run Square(in the same complex as Chilirsquos Isaacrsquos KFC and Ritarsquos)

1571 Manheim Pike Lancaster PA 17601MondayndashSaturday 9ndash8 Sunday 11ndash5

Pharmacy (717) 509-4844 bull Store (717) 509-4434Dan (717) 509-7767

wwwhdpwellnesscom NEW ecommerceonline orderingDedicated to

serving you and theLancaster community

Dan is committed to educating othersthereby empowering them to have morecontrol over their healthcare and theirlives He believes the naturopathicphilosophies of working with the mindbody and spirit to be his calling and hersquosready to consult with you and educateyou on the best supplements toensure your total wellness

Dan Duryea ND

Naturopath

All insuranceprescription plans accepted bull FREE pickup amp delivery

We will match or beat the price of your prescription from any pharmacyTransfer your prescription to us and receive a $10 in-store coupon

ldquoSuper RX 7-11rdquo ndash Fill 7 scripts receive an $11 coupon

$5 OFFany purchase of $25 or more

no cash value

not valid on prescriptions

HEALTH DEPOT1571 Manheim Pike Lancaster

(717) 509-4434

With this coupon Not valid with other offers

or prior purchases Offer expires 12-31-14

FLUSHOTSnow available

Whether you

have insurance or not

we have you covered

Best prices

in the area NewPhotoshop amponline photo

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Also servicingyour home

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bullHOME HEALTH amp MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

bullHEALTH SCREENINgS

bullDIET amp NUTRITION RECOMMENDATIONS

bullNATURAL HEALTH amp WELLNESS

SERVICES

bullPHARMACEUTICAL COMPOUNDINg

bullTELEMEDICINEeCLINIC

bullFREE PICkUP amp DELIVERIES

bullFLU CLINIC AVAILAbLE

(WE CAN COME TO YOU)

bullCUSTOM CARE PACkAgINg

22 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

Lancaster County

Calendar of EventsCocalico Senior Association ndash (717) 336-7489Dec 12 10 am ndash Music with Sandy HeiseyDec 18 10 am ndash Compass Mark Program on ProvisionsDec 24 9 am ndash Christmas Party

Columbia Senior Center ndash (717) 684-4850Dec 3 1015 am ndash Christmas BingoDec 11 10 am ndash Christmas Special Quarryville

Presbyterian SingersDec 30 1015 am ndash New Yearrsquos Eve Party and Luncheon

Elizabethtown Area Senior Center ndash (717) 367-7984 Dec 4 10 am ndash Radio City Christmas Show VideoDec 10 10 am ndash Bingo Buddies with PreschoolDec 15 1030 am ndash Christmas Activity and Craft

Lancaster House North Happy Hearts Club SeniorCenter ndash (717) 299-1278Tuesdays 1 pm ndash Varied ActivitiesThursdays noon ndash Pinochle

Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center ndash (717) 299-3943Dec 10 930 am ndash Haircuts and ManicuresDec 12 930 am ndash Holiday Music with InstrumentsDec 24 930 am ndash Holiday Program with Santa Claus

Lancaster Rec Senior Center ndash (717) 392-2115 ext 147Dec 12 915 am ndash Benefits of POADec 18 9 am ndash Christmas PartyDec 24 1030 am ndash Baking and Decorating Christmas

Cookies

Lititz Senior Center ndash (717) 626-2800Dec 3 10 am ndash Ice Cream Social with Lancashire HallDec 10 10 am ndash Children from Owl Hill Learning

Center VisitDec 24 10 am ndash Christmas Party and Music

Luis Munoz Marin Senior Center ndash (717) 295-7989Dec 9 10 am ndash Memory Box ProjectDec 11 10 am ndash Crafty Gift Ideas for GrandchildrenDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party

Millersville Senior Center ndash (717) 871-9600Mondays and Fridays 9 am ndash Healthy Steps in Motion

ExerciseDec 19 10 am ndash Cookie ExchangeDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Music with Penn Manor Chorus

Next Gen Senior Center ndash (717) 786-4770Dec 8 930 am ndash Holiday Craft CenterpiecesDec 18 1015 am ndash Smith Middle School SingersDec 22 10 am ndash Christmas Party

Rodney Park Happy Hearts Club Senior Center ndash(717) 393-7786 Tuesdays noon ndash Pinochle Wednesdays 1 pm ndash Varied Activities Thursdays noon ndash Bingo

Community Programs Free and open to the public

Support Groups Free and open to the public

Dec 3 7 to 815 pmAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupWillow Lakes Outpatient Center212 Willow Valley Lakes Drive Willow Street(717) 464-9365

Dec 8 10 to 11 amAlzheimerrsquos Caregivers Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6076jmortongardenspotvillageorg

Dec 18 noonBrain Tumor Support GroupLancaster General Health Campus Wellness Center2100 Harrisburg Pike Lancaster(717) 626-2894

Dec 22 2 to 3 pmParkinsonrsquos Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6259jshaffergardenspotvillageorg

Dec 24 6 to 8 pmEpilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania SupportGroupLancaster General HospitalStager Room 5555 N Duke St Lancaster(800) 887-7165 ext 104

Saturdays in December 130 to 4 pmTrain Room Holiday Open HouseGarden Spot Village Train Room433 S Kinzer Ave New Holland(717) 355-6000

Dec 1 6 pmRed Rose Singles MeetingHossrsquos Steak amp Sea House100 W Airport Road Lititz(717) 406-6098

Dec 7 3 pmPublic Singing of Handelrsquos MessiahGrace Lutheran Church517 N Queen St Lancaster(717) 397-2748

Dec 14 9 am to 3 pmPennsylvania Music ExpoContinental Inn2285 Lincoln Highway EastLancaster(717) 898-1246wwwrecordcollectorsorg

Dec 19 6 to 9 pmMusic FridaysDowntown Lancaster (717) 341-0028

Senior Center Activities

Library Programs

Lititz Public Library 651 Kissel Hill Road Lititz (717) 626-2255Dec 3 630 pm ndash Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster CountyDec 8 130 to 330 pm Dec 16 6 to 8 pm ndash Scrabble Meet-UpsDec 16 11 am ndash Reel Talk for Everyone The Pianist

If you have an eventyou would like to includeplease email information to mjoyceonlinepubcom for

consideration

Winter is Coming hellipBefore the weather gets too

cold you should protect yourhouse and family from theelements

Here are some essential areas tocheck

Roofbull Look for missing shinglescracked flashing and brokenoverhanging tree limbs

bull Check the chimney for mortardeterioration and loose bricksInspect the underside of the rooffrom the attic for signs of leakage

Exteriorbull Check the foundation for cracksin the concrete or low spots in thesoil where water can accumulateagainst the foundation

bull Examine the caulking in the

siding and around the windowand door trims

Heat

bull Turn on the heating system andensure that the heat is beingdelivered to all outlets

bull Check the filter and change it ifnecessary Keep extra filtersaround so you can change itduring the winter season

www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 23

SONG from page 17

developing and refining ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo over several weeks and thenput it away

More than a year later in April 1941Berlin and film director Mark Sandrichwere working on a new movie HolidayInn when Berlin realized it would be theperfect forum for his Christmas song

On the Paramount Studios set wasWalter Scharf a staff music arrangerassigned to Berlin His task was to turnBerlinrsquos tunes into full-fledged orchestralnumbers

Scharf remembers Berlin tapping outldquoWhite Christmasrdquo on a piano Berlin

only had two years of formal schoolingand never learned to read or write musicScharf recalls Berlinrsquos first performance asa ldquovery roughrdquo rendition

Bing Crosby who overheard Berlinplaying the piece was not impressedCrosby a devout Catholic wantedldquoWhite Christmasrdquo removed from thefilm because he thought it would furthersecularize Christmas which he felt shouldbe a religious season

It was Scharf who eased Crosbyrsquosconcern telling the singer he thoughtldquoWhite Christmasrdquo would turn out wellReportedly Crosby rolled his eyes saying

ldquoI hope sordquoHoliday Inn opened in New York on

Aug 4 1942 It featured Bing Crosby asa singer and Fred Astaire as a dancerWhile Berlin was ecstatic andenthusiastic the reviewers barely noticedor mentioned the production

Before long however the song ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo was becoming a hit Themovie won an Oscar for Best Song in1943 and was also nominated for BestScoring of a Musical Picture and BestOriginal Story

Because the country was in the darkestdays of World War II many welcomed

this sentimental reminder of home As aresult Crosbyrsquos recording of ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo has sold more than 30 millionrecords

Crosby was amazed at the publicresponse to the song As a member of theUSOrsquos traveling ensemble he was askedby troops serving in World War II to singldquoWhite Christmasrdquo no matter what timeof year it was

More than 150 different performerswho run the entire musical gamut haverecorded this piece Crosbyrsquos version alonewas listed as the all-time top single by TheGuinness Book of World Records

asset to the giftedSuper achievers frequently are driven

to succeed to escape their ldquoBlack Dogrdquo asWinston Churchill described his owndark moods Those who have beenafflicted with psychiatric maladies includeAbraham Lincoln Sir Isaac NewtonNoah Webster Samuel Johnson Ludwigvan Beethoven Charles Darwin ErnestHemingway Walt Whitman Edgar AllanPoe and Herman Melville

If todayrsquos medications had sedatedtheir psyches would they have been lessdriven to achieve

Crossword puzzles have long served asa choice for those who seek mentalstimulation Now the trend is towardcomputer games AARP has free gameson their website wwwaarporg

For Einstein theorizing may havebeen his equivalent of a computer gameBut he benefited also by playing theviolin to exercise his brain

In 1890 William James in his ThePrinciples of Psychology theorized thatldquoorganic matter especially nerve tissueseems endowed with a very extraordinarydegree of plasticityrdquo

For 50 years that hypothesis wasignored The conventional scientificwisdom held that the brain cannot createneural growth its structure is immutable

Neuroscientists now know throughresearch of neuroplasticity that the brainis capable throughout a lifetime ofstrengthening and creating neuralconnections adapting and reorganizingfollowing injury illness or behavioralalterations

Experiment with ways in which youcan be the gatekeeper of your brainrsquosrehabilitation What is your choice

computer games violin lessons bridgechess painting portraits or landscapes ormaybe crossword puzzles

As with the selection of anantidepressant medication we may haveto try several to find which works bestfor usWalt Sonneville a retired market-researchanalyst is the author of My 22 Centsrsquo WorthThe Higher-Valued Opinion of a SeniorCitizen and A Musing Moment MeditativeEssays on Life and Learning books ofpersonal-opinion essays free of partisan andsectarian viewpoints Contact him atwaltsonnevilleverizonnet

MIND from page 14

24 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

AtHealth DepotYoursquore Family

Yoursquore More Than A Customer

HEALTH DEPOTWellness amp Pharmacy

Granite Run Square(in the same complex as Chilirsquos Isaacrsquos KFC and Ritarsquos)

1571 Manheim Pike Lancaster PA 17601MondayndashSaturday 9ndash8 Sunday 11ndash5

Pharmacy (717) 509-4844 bull Store (717) 509-4434Dan (717) 509-7767

wwwhdpwellnesscom NEW ecommerceonline orderingDedicated to

serving you and theLancaster community

Dan is committed to educating othersthereby empowering them to have morecontrol over their healthcare and theirlives He believes the naturopathicphilosophies of working with the mindbody and spirit to be his calling and hersquosready to consult with you and educateyou on the best supplements toensure your total wellness

Dan Duryea ND

Naturopath

All insuranceprescription plans accepted bull FREE pickup amp delivery

We will match or beat the price of your prescription from any pharmacyTransfer your prescription to us and receive a $10 in-store coupon

ldquoSuper RX 7-11rdquo ndash Fill 7 scripts receive an $11 coupon

$5 OFFany purchase of $25 or more

no cash value

not valid on prescriptions

HEALTH DEPOT1571 Manheim Pike Lancaster

(717) 509-4434

With this coupon Not valid with other offers

or prior purchases Offer expires 12-31-14

FLUSHOTSnow available

Whether you

have insurance or not

we have you covered

Best prices

in the area NewPhotoshop amponline photo

services

Also servicingyour home

medicalequipment

needs

One stop for your

health amp wellness needs mdash

wersquove got you covered

bullFULL-SERVICE SPECIALTY PHARMACY

bullHOME HEALTH amp MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

bullHEALTH SCREENINgS

bullDIET amp NUTRITION RECOMMENDATIONS

bullNATURAL HEALTH amp WELLNESS

SERVICES

bullPHARMACEUTICAL COMPOUNDINg

bullTELEMEDICINEeCLINIC

bullFREE PICkUP amp DELIVERIES

bullFLU CLINIC AVAILAbLE

(WE CAN COME TO YOU)

bullCUSTOM CARE PACkAgINg

www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom 50plus SeniorNews bull December 2014 23

SONG from page 17

developing and refining ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo over several weeks and thenput it away

More than a year later in April 1941Berlin and film director Mark Sandrichwere working on a new movie HolidayInn when Berlin realized it would be theperfect forum for his Christmas song

On the Paramount Studios set wasWalter Scharf a staff music arrangerassigned to Berlin His task was to turnBerlinrsquos tunes into full-fledged orchestralnumbers

Scharf remembers Berlin tapping outldquoWhite Christmasrdquo on a piano Berlin

only had two years of formal schoolingand never learned to read or write musicScharf recalls Berlinrsquos first performance asa ldquovery roughrdquo rendition

Bing Crosby who overheard Berlinplaying the piece was not impressedCrosby a devout Catholic wantedldquoWhite Christmasrdquo removed from thefilm because he thought it would furthersecularize Christmas which he felt shouldbe a religious season

It was Scharf who eased Crosbyrsquosconcern telling the singer he thoughtldquoWhite Christmasrdquo would turn out wellReportedly Crosby rolled his eyes saying

ldquoI hope sordquoHoliday Inn opened in New York on

Aug 4 1942 It featured Bing Crosby asa singer and Fred Astaire as a dancerWhile Berlin was ecstatic andenthusiastic the reviewers barely noticedor mentioned the production

Before long however the song ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo was becoming a hit Themovie won an Oscar for Best Song in1943 and was also nominated for BestScoring of a Musical Picture and BestOriginal Story

Because the country was in the darkestdays of World War II many welcomed

this sentimental reminder of home As aresult Crosbyrsquos recording of ldquoWhiteChristmasrdquo has sold more than 30 millionrecords

Crosby was amazed at the publicresponse to the song As a member of theUSOrsquos traveling ensemble he was askedby troops serving in World War II to singldquoWhite Christmasrdquo no matter what timeof year it was

More than 150 different performerswho run the entire musical gamut haverecorded this piece Crosbyrsquos version alonewas listed as the all-time top single by TheGuinness Book of World Records

asset to the giftedSuper achievers frequently are driven

to succeed to escape their ldquoBlack Dogrdquo asWinston Churchill described his owndark moods Those who have beenafflicted with psychiatric maladies includeAbraham Lincoln Sir Isaac NewtonNoah Webster Samuel Johnson Ludwigvan Beethoven Charles Darwin ErnestHemingway Walt Whitman Edgar AllanPoe and Herman Melville

If todayrsquos medications had sedatedtheir psyches would they have been lessdriven to achieve

Crossword puzzles have long served asa choice for those who seek mentalstimulation Now the trend is towardcomputer games AARP has free gameson their website wwwaarporg

For Einstein theorizing may havebeen his equivalent of a computer gameBut he benefited also by playing theviolin to exercise his brain

In 1890 William James in his ThePrinciples of Psychology theorized thatldquoorganic matter especially nerve tissueseems endowed with a very extraordinarydegree of plasticityrdquo

For 50 years that hypothesis wasignored The conventional scientificwisdom held that the brain cannot createneural growth its structure is immutable

Neuroscientists now know throughresearch of neuroplasticity that the brainis capable throughout a lifetime ofstrengthening and creating neuralconnections adapting and reorganizingfollowing injury illness or behavioralalterations

Experiment with ways in which youcan be the gatekeeper of your brainrsquosrehabilitation What is your choice

computer games violin lessons bridgechess painting portraits or landscapes ormaybe crossword puzzles

As with the selection of anantidepressant medication we may haveto try several to find which works bestfor usWalt Sonneville a retired market-researchanalyst is the author of My 22 Centsrsquo WorthThe Higher-Valued Opinion of a SeniorCitizen and A Musing Moment MeditativeEssays on Life and Learning books ofpersonal-opinion essays free of partisan andsectarian viewpoints Contact him atwaltsonnevilleverizonnet

MIND from page 14

24 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

AtHealth DepotYoursquore Family

Yoursquore More Than A Customer

HEALTH DEPOTWellness amp Pharmacy

Granite Run Square(in the same complex as Chilirsquos Isaacrsquos KFC and Ritarsquos)

1571 Manheim Pike Lancaster PA 17601MondayndashSaturday 9ndash8 Sunday 11ndash5

Pharmacy (717) 509-4844 bull Store (717) 509-4434Dan (717) 509-7767

wwwhdpwellnesscom NEW ecommerceonline orderingDedicated to

serving you and theLancaster community

Dan is committed to educating othersthereby empowering them to have morecontrol over their healthcare and theirlives He believes the naturopathicphilosophies of working with the mindbody and spirit to be his calling and hersquosready to consult with you and educateyou on the best supplements toensure your total wellness

Dan Duryea ND

Naturopath

All insuranceprescription plans accepted bull FREE pickup amp delivery

We will match or beat the price of your prescription from any pharmacyTransfer your prescription to us and receive a $10 in-store coupon

ldquoSuper RX 7-11rdquo ndash Fill 7 scripts receive an $11 coupon

$5 OFFany purchase of $25 or more

no cash value

not valid on prescriptions

HEALTH DEPOT1571 Manheim Pike Lancaster

(717) 509-4434

With this coupon Not valid with other offers

or prior purchases Offer expires 12-31-14

FLUSHOTSnow available

Whether you

have insurance or not

we have you covered

Best prices

in the area NewPhotoshop amponline photo

services

Also servicingyour home

medicalequipment

needs

One stop for your

health amp wellness needs mdash

wersquove got you covered

bullFULL-SERVICE SPECIALTY PHARMACY

bullHOME HEALTH amp MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

bullHEALTH SCREENINgS

bullDIET amp NUTRITION RECOMMENDATIONS

bullNATURAL HEALTH amp WELLNESS

SERVICES

bullPHARMACEUTICAL COMPOUNDINg

bullTELEMEDICINEeCLINIC

bullFREE PICkUP amp DELIVERIES

bullFLU CLINIC AVAILAbLE

(WE CAN COME TO YOU)

bullCUSTOM CARE PACkAgINg

24 December 2014 50plus SeniorNews bull www50plusSeniorNewsPAcom

AtHealth DepotYoursquore Family

Yoursquore More Than A Customer

HEALTH DEPOTWellness amp Pharmacy

Granite Run Square(in the same complex as Chilirsquos Isaacrsquos KFC and Ritarsquos)

1571 Manheim Pike Lancaster PA 17601MondayndashSaturday 9ndash8 Sunday 11ndash5

Pharmacy (717) 509-4844 bull Store (717) 509-4434Dan (717) 509-7767

wwwhdpwellnesscom NEW ecommerceonline orderingDedicated to

serving you and theLancaster community

Dan is committed to educating othersthereby empowering them to have morecontrol over their healthcare and theirlives He believes the naturopathicphilosophies of working with the mindbody and spirit to be his calling and hersquosready to consult with you and educateyou on the best supplements toensure your total wellness

Dan Duryea ND

Naturopath

All insuranceprescription plans accepted bull FREE pickup amp delivery

We will match or beat the price of your prescription from any pharmacyTransfer your prescription to us and receive a $10 in-store coupon

ldquoSuper RX 7-11rdquo ndash Fill 7 scripts receive an $11 coupon

$5 OFFany purchase of $25 or more

no cash value

not valid on prescriptions

HEALTH DEPOT1571 Manheim Pike Lancaster

(717) 509-4434

With this coupon Not valid with other offers

or prior purchases Offer expires 12-31-14

FLUSHOTSnow available

Whether you

have insurance or not

we have you covered

Best prices

in the area NewPhotoshop amponline photo

services

Also servicingyour home

medicalequipment

needs

One stop for your

health amp wellness needs mdash

wersquove got you covered

bullFULL-SERVICE SPECIALTY PHARMACY

bullHOME HEALTH amp MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

bullHEALTH SCREENINgS

bullDIET amp NUTRITION RECOMMENDATIONS

bullNATURAL HEALTH amp WELLNESS

SERVICES

bullPHARMACEUTICAL COMPOUNDINg

bullTELEMEDICINEeCLINIC

bullFREE PICkUP amp DELIVERIES

bullFLU CLINIC AVAILAbLE

(WE CAN COME TO YOU)

bullCUSTOM CARE PACkAgINg