york county 50plus senior news june 2012

By Alysa Poindexter

Ralph and Mille Boeshore are truly a striking couple when they are

together—whether it is celebrating more than six decades of marriage or

rolling impressive strikes at their local bowling alley.

Approaching their 66th wedding anniversary in October, the 90-year-old

and 87-year-old Mechanicsburg residents’ continued enthusiasm for bowling

has earned them several titles and respect amongst fellow bowlers.

After decades of being part of such a precious partnership, their love for

one another and for bowling is evident.

In 1946, Ralph—originally from Jonestown in Lebanon County—had

just returned from serving during World War II when the couple first met

while working at the Middletown depot.

“I was a widow and my husband was killed in Germany,” said Mille.

Both were attracted to one another instantly. They can still recall the early

blossoming of feelings for each other.

“She’s very attractive,” Ralph responded affectionately about his wife. “She

wore her hair up—it was very pretty.”

“He was a very nice person,” Mille added with a smile. “He’s a loving,

dear man—very kind and a caring person.”

It was then that couple would discover their shared love of sports on their

A StrikingCouple

Ralph and Mille Boeshore have spent more than 50 years

reaping the benefits of bowling: mental, social, and physical.

please see STRIKING page 16

Inside:

Local Couple Continues Bowlingafter Decades of Partnership

York County Edition June 2012 Vol. 13 No. 6

Traveltizers:

A Toast to the Keys

page 10

Memory Loss:

What’s Normal, What’s Not

page 8

2 June 2012 50plus SeniorNews t www.50plusSeniorNewsPA.com

Such Is Life

Saralee Perel

Dad and I were crazy about each

other. He’s been gone for 20

years. But I’m finally

understanding how vital it was for him

that I have the life he never had—in

marriage, health, and work.

Before his death at age 88, I was the

only one he recognized. By then, he

couldn’t speak. My last words were, “I

love you, Tatteleh (affectionate Yiddish

for father).” To this day, I tell myself he

heard me.

He was a lawyer. But when his father

told him to manage the family shoe

business, he quit his practice and obeyed.

He ran it for 40

years and hated

it.

Dad had a

spinal disorder I

recently found

out I’ve

inherited. Most

of his

movements

were grueling. He needed a back brace to

support his spine. Luckily for me, I had

surgery that helped enormously.

As a teen, I wasn’t allowed to date

non-Jewish boys or have Christian

girlfriends. But I married a Christian

man. Dad, a devout Orthodox Jew,

adored Bob. When he saw how much we

loved each other, that was what mattered.

Regardless of what Bob did for work, like

selling plants, Dad would ask, “Is he

happy?” He endearingly called him

Mister Farmer.

He wouldn’t have me feel sorry for

him. When he fell down the night before

my wedding, he said to Bob, “Don’t tell

Saralee.” He escorted me down the aisle,

though he needed a walker. One day

later, he became wheelchair bound for

good. I believe it was his determination

to walk with me that kept his disability

at bay until then.

Dad had a code of ethics. “Everything

in moderation.” And, “No self-pity.” If

Mother was mean, he’d never sass back.

When I did, he’d say, “Never talk to your

mother that way.” And clothes? He was

always properly dressed, even to get the

mail. He hated my stylishly torn jeans.

Thankfully, he died before I became

disabled. He’d have been heartbroken to

see me in my wheelchair. But he would

have been overjoyed that I had surgery,

so I wouldn’t be crippled like him.

At his burial, I touched the hand-

carved Jewish star on the wooden casket

that held my father’s body. But it didn’t

hold his soul. When the rabbi handed

me a trowel filled with soil for me to

sprinkle on the

coffin, I kept

that little piece

of earth. It stays

on my bureau in

Dad’s milkglass

shaving mug.

We still “talk”

together. This

morning, I

looked toward heaven. “Tatteleh, I have

the life you wanted for me. I love my

work. I can walk a little, with no pain.

And my husband adores me like you

did.”

I felt choked up. “Thank you for

loving me so much that you never once

mentioned Bob wasn’t Jewish. And

although you never showed it, I know

how sad you felt that our own rabbi was

unwilling to perform the wedding.”

I “heard” him say, “Shaineh maideleh

(his pretty little girl), are you happy?”

“Yes, Dad. You taught me that’s what

matters.” I began crying. “I wish you had

been happy.”

“You filled my heart with happiness.”

And in so many ways he did, and still

does, mine.

Saralee can be reached at

[email protected] or via her website:

www.saraleeperel.com. Her novel, RawNerves, is now available as a paperback and

an e-book on Amazon.com.

Living Memoirs ofMy Father

Father’s Day is

June 17

Never Miss Another Issue!

Subscribe online at

www.50plusSeniorNewsPA.com

www.50plusSeniorNewsPA.com 50plus SeniorNews t June 2012 3

SeniorLIFE

(814) 535-6000

Community Animal Hospital

Donald A. Sloat, D.V.M.

(717) 845-5669

Steinmetz Coins & Currency

(717) 757-6980

(866) 967-2646

Gordon’s Body Shop, Inc.

(717) 993-2263

Stetler Dodge

(717) 764-8888

Hanna Cleaners

(717) 741-3817

Low-Income Energy Assistance

(717) 787-8750

Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre

(717) 898-1900

Leader Heights Eye Center

(717) 747-5430

USA Optical

(717) 764-8788

YMCA of Hanover

(717) 632-8211

Hakes Home Furnishings

(717) 767-9068

Alzheimer’s Association

(717) 651-5020

Alzheimer’s Information Clearinghouse

(800) 367-5115

American Diabetes Association

(800) 342-2383

CONTACT Helpline

(717) 652-4400

Elmwood Endoscopy Center PC

(717) 718-7220

The National Kidney Foundation

(800) 697-7007 or (717) 757-0604

Social Security Information

(800) 772-1213

PA HealthCare Cost Containment

(717) 232-6787

Visiting Angels

(717) 751-2488

Elm Spring Residence

(717) 840-7676

Housing Authority of York

(717) 845-2601

Property Tax/Rent Rebate

(888) 728-2937

York Area Housing Group

(717) 846-5139

Apprise Insurance Counseling

(717) 771-9610 or (800) 632-9073

Baughman Memorial Works, Inc.

(717) 292-2621

Misericordia Nursing &

Rehabilitation Center

(717) 755-1964

Ability Prosthetics & Orthotics, Inc

(717) 851-0156

The Center for Advanced Orthotics &

Prosthetics

(717) 764-8737

York ENT Associates

(717) 843-9089

CVS/pharmacy

www.cvs.com

West York Pharmacy

(717) 792-9312

Old Country Buffet

(717) 846-6330

Country Meadows of Leader Heights

(717) 741-5118

Country Meadows of York

(717) 764-1190

York County Area Agency on Aging

(800) 632-9073

Services

Retirement Communities

Restaurants

Pharmacies

Otolaryngologists

Orthotics & Prosthetics

Nursing Homes/Rehab

Monuments

Insurance – Long-Term Care

Housing Assistance

Housing/Apartments

Home Care Services

Healthcare Information

Health & Medical Services

Furniture

Fitness

Eye Care Services

Entertainment

Energy Assistance

Dry Cleaners

Automobile Sales/Service

Appraisals

Animal Hospitals

Adult Day Centers

Resource Directory

Not an all-inclusive list of advertisers in your area.

This Resource Directory recognizes advertisers who have made

an extended commitment to your health and well-being.

Creativity Matters

Judith Zausner

New work has emerged that has

revolutionized the concept of

embroidery as a traditional

handcraft. Gone are those little blue X’s

printed on cloth for following an

embroidery pattern. These new artists

have transformed the basic concept of

this craft and have elevated it to an

exceptional art form.

Shizuko Kimura is 75 years old. Born

in Japan, she studied painting and then

received a degree in textiles from the

Royal College of Art in London. She uses

thread like a pencil to explore the human

form and create portraits that are both

exquisite in detail and mysterious for

missing detail.

There’s excitement to her work created

by the movements of her threads to

capture images that are so extraordinarily

graceful that they appear drawn like an

old master with pencils and charcoal.

Fabric backgrounds are quietly small and

solid or elegantly thin transparencies as

long banners of organza.

A Yale University and Brooklyn

College graduate, and now about 70

years old, Elaine Reichek’s work is in the

2012 Whitney Biennial. Her stitched

work captures elements of known artists

as well as contemporary statements.

She studied painting when it was a

predominantly male-centric circle, and

she then began to explore changing her

media to express her art and, as she says,

“translate information from one form to

another.”

Using the computer for printing, for

Photoshop, and for pixilation as well as

the computerized embroidery machine,

much of her art is technology driven;

Reichek explains, “The idea of using the

computer isn’t incidental to my work. It’s

Reinventing Embroidery:Experimental and Extraordinary Art

please see EMBROIDERY page 5


50plus Senior News is published by On-Line Publishers, Inc.

and is distributed monthly among senior centers, retirement

communities, banks, grocers, libraries and other outlets

serving the senior community.

On-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 of

advertisements for products or services does not constitute an

endorsement of the particular product or service. The publisher will not

be responsible for mistakes in advertisements unless notified within five

days of publication. On-Line Publishers, Inc. reserves the right to revise

or reject any and all advertising. No part of this publication may be

reproduced or reprinted without permission of On-Line Publishers, Inc.

We will not knowingly publish any advertisement or information not

in compliance with the Federal Fair Housing Act, Pennsylvania State laws

or other local laws.

Corporate Office:3912 Abel Drive, Columbia, PA 17512

Phone 717.285.1350 • Fax 717.285.1360

Chester County:

610.675.6240

Cumberland County/Dauphin County:

717.770.0140

Berks County/Lancaster County/

Lebanon County/York County:

717.285.1350

E-mail address:

[email protected]

Website address:

www.onlinepub.com

PRESIDENT AND PUBLISHERDonna K. Anderson

EDITORIAL

MANAGING EDITOR

Christianne Rupp

EDITOR, 50PLUS PUBLICATIONS

Megan Joyce

EDITORIAL INTERN

Alysa Poindexter

ART DEPARTMENT

PROJECT COORDINATOR

Renee Geller

PRODUCTION ARTIST

Janys Cuffe

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES

Janet Gable

Megan Keller

Hugh Ledford

Angie McComsey

Ranee Shaub Miller

Sue Rugh

SALES COORDINATOR

Eileen Culp

CIRCULATION

PROJECT COORDINATOR

Loren Gochnauer

ADMINISTRATION

BUSINESS MANAGER

Elizabeth Duvall

Winner

Member of

Awards

Farmers Market Vouchers AvailableThe York County Area Agency

on Aging, in conjunction with the

Pennsylvania Department of

Agriculture, is again offering the

Senior Farmers Market Nutrition

Program to eligible York County

seniors.

This program provides $20 in

vouchers to eligible seniors to buy

fresh fruit and vegetables from

participating local farm markets.

York County residents who are

60 years of age or older, and who

have a 2012 total gross annual

household income at or below

$20,665 for a single person or

$27,991 for a couple, are eligible to

participate.

All income is included when

calculating total gross income. Proof

of age and York County residency

must be shown to obtain vouchers.

A farmers market proxy form,

along with proof of age and

residency, is required for anyone

picking up vouchers for another

eligible individual. The proxy form

can be downloaded from the Forms

& Documents page of the Agency

on Aging’s website at

www.ycaaa.org.

One individual may not pick up

vouchers for more than four people.

Individuals are eligible to receive

the vouchers only once per calendar

year. The vouchers can be redeemed

between June 1 and Nov. 30.

Residents of nursing homes,

personal care facilities, or any

residential setting that offers meals

are ineligible to receive the vouchers.

Vouchers will be distributed at

the following York County

locations, or as long as the voucher

supply lasts:

June 5, 9 a.m. – noon White Rose Senior Center

27 S. Broad St., York

June 6, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.Windy Hill Senior Center

50 N. East St., Spring Grove

June 7, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Heritage Senior Center

3700 Davidsburg Road

Dover Township

June 26, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.Hanover Council of Churches

136 Carlisle St., Hanover

June 26, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.Golden Visions Senior Center

250 Fame Ave., Hanover

June 27, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.York Community S.E.N.I.OR.S.

1251 W. King St., York

June 28, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.Dillsburg Senior Activity Center, Inc.

1 N. Second St., Dillsburg

July 2, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.Red Land Senior Center

736 Wyndamere Road

Newberry Township

July 9, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.Susquehanna Senior Center

2427 Craley Road

Lower Windsor Township

July 10, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.Red Lion Area Senior Center

20-C Gotham Place, York Township

July 12, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.Crispus Attucks

605 S. Duke St., York

July 17, 9:30 –11:30 a.m.White Rose Senior Center

27 S. Broad St., York

July 24, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.Brown’s Orchards & Farm Market

8892 Susquehanna Trail South

Springfield Township

Anyone requiring further

information should contact the York

County Area Agency on Aging at

(717) 771-9610.

Famous Fathers and Their Offspring

Father’s Day celebrates the

special bond between fathers and

their families.

Every dad is a celebrity in his

own child’s eyes, of course, but in

some families fame and

fatherhood go hand in hand.

Take a look at some of these

well-known fathers and their

successful children from the world

of entertainment and sports:

• Kirk Douglas and Michael

Douglas (acting)

• Tony Curtis and Jamie Lee

Curtis (acting)

• Lloyd Bridges, Beau Bridges, and

Jeff Bridges (acting)

• Archie Manning, Peyton

Manning, Eli Manning

(football)

• John Voight and

Angelina Jolie (acting)

• Bob Dylan and Jakob

Dylan (music)

• Frank Sinatra and Nancy

Sinatra (music)

• Ken Griffey and Ken

Griffey Jr. (baseball)

• Henry Fonda, Peter

Fonda, and Jane Fonda

(acting)PHOTO COURTESY OF ALAN LIGHT

Beau Bridges and Lloyd Bridges

at the 44th Emmy Awards

We’ve become accustomed to

the wide range of genealogic

records that are now available

“at the click of a mouse” on Internet-

based sources: censuses, passenger

manifests, images of original birth,

marriage, and death (BMD) records, etc.

Where records aren’t yet available

online, the LDS Church has myriad

microfilms of these records and is

working to index more of all types. So,

too, are subscription sites like

Ancestry.com.

Sometimes the more common types of

records are insufficient to break through

a genealogical “brick wall” to an earlier

generation. You may have your

grandfather’s U.S. census from 1880,

giving his residence and his father’s birth

state, but perusal of 1870 or earlier

censuses seems to yield no further

information about his ancestors.

In such cases, probate records and

land records may shed some light.

Probate records are created by a court

after an individual’s death. They relate to

the distribution of his or her estate. If the

individual was testate, or left a will, then

the probate process documents its

validity and assures it is carried out by

the executor named in the will.

Where an individual was intestate (did

not leave a will), the probate process

appoints an administrator to determine

the distribution of assets, according to

the laws of the jurisdiction.

Probate files may include the

following and more, depending on where

and when they were filed:

• Wills

• Lists of assets (estate inventories)

• Petitions for guardianship of minor

children

Probate and Land Records

The Search for Our Ancestry

Angelo Coniglio

not just a technical shortcut; it’s part of

the work’s hybrid character.”

Abstraction that expertly plays with

color, form, and stitchery thrives in Bette

Uscott-Woolsey’s art.

“With a painter’s eye I approach

textile materials (using mostly heavy

silks), incorporating historic textile

techniques as well as contemporary

painting,” says Uscott-Woolsey, who

holds degrees from the University of

Wisconsin and New York University.

Now in her 60s, the fact that she

“loves to work with silk and thread” is

evident in the splendor and range of her

work, which has been shown in

numerous galleries and featured in many

fiber art books.

Another approach to redefining

embroidery is the art by Daniel

Kornrumpf. He’s a young artist with a

MFA from the Pennsylvania Academy of

Fine Art and has honed his visual and

technical skills to create modest-sized

portraits that use intense embroidery to

execute fine details.

Using natural linen fabric stretched

across a classic painter-type frame, he

expertly commands a full palette of

colored fibers (believed to be the classic

embroidery floss) to depict faces that are

so densely stitched and complex in tone

that one has to look closely to see that it

is created with thread and not paint. The

subtleties and nuances of both texture

and color elevate his art to extraordinary.

These artists are also renegades in

their approach to integrate embroidery

and the world.

Clyde Olliver “started stitching and

making objects in paper and cardboard

at around age 6,” but it was not until he

was in his 40s that he enrolled in art

classes and then began stone carving and

life drawing. Now in his 60s, Olliver

says, “Much of my work lies between the

disciplines of sculpture and embroidery,

since typically it consists of stitched slate

or other suitable stone.”

Laura Splan has created a series of

“traditional” doilies using computer

machine embroidery to depict

biomedical complexities.

Christa Maiwald embroiders portraits

that are sociopolitical commentaries.

Trained in art, many as painters, these

fiber artists have utilized the traditional

craft of embroidery as a new language in

their art. As fiber artists, they have

explored, created, and launched new

approaches using age-old techniques of

embroidery.

“Art is the most intense mode of

individualism that the world has

known.” – Oscar Wilde

“I don’t paint things. I only paint the

difference between things.” – Henri

Matisse

Judith Zausner can be reached at

[email protected].

EMBROIDERY from page 3

SERVICE • SAVINGS • TRUST

West York

PHARMACY2241 WEST MARKET STREET, YORK

717-792-9312Monday - Friday 9am-7pm - Saturday 9am-3pm

Serving the Community for over 50 years

• Specializing in Home Healthcare •

PHARMACIST: David Ropp

WEST YORK PHARMACY SUPPORTS

THE COMMUNITY!

Most Insurance Programs Accepted

FREE

APPRAISALS

WE WILL TRAVELMichael Steinmetz • [email protected]

YORK 2861 E. Prospect Rd. (Rts. 24 & 124)

757-6980 or 866-967-2646

www.steinmetzcoins.com

US COLLECTIONS

Anything 1/2 cents

through US Gold

All US Coins and Currency

All Silver Dollars

Steinmetz is Buying & Selling

All Gold & Silver — Call for Quotes!


please see RECORDS page 18


Bethany Village —Maplewood325 Wesley DriveMechanicsburg, PA 17055717-766-0279www.bethanyvillage.org

100 � 100 � � ��

1-bedroom suites;secured memory

support neighborhood;skilled nursing –

The Oaks.

Homeland Center1901 North Fifth StreetHarrisburg, PA 17102-1598717-221-7727www.homelandcenter.org

50 ��

Exemplary care in acaring, beautiful

environment has beenprovided for more than

140 years. Ourcontinuum includes a

hospice program.

Mennonite HomeCommunities1520 Harrisburg PikeLancaster, PA 17601717-393-1301www.mennonitehome.org

165 ��

Supportive,encouraging

environment. Variousroom types and suites

available. Securememory care offered.

The Middletown Home —Crescent View Personal Care999 West Harrisburg PikeMiddletown, PA 17057717-944-3351www.middletownhome.org

64 ��

Visit us to see thebeauty of our campus,

our staff, and ourextended family. All

levels of care providedin a caring setting.

Normandie Ridge SeniorLiving Community1700 Normandie DriveYork, PA 17408717-764-6262www.normandieridge.org

55 ��

St. Anne’s RetirementCommunity3952 Columbia AvenueColumbia, PA 17512717-285-5443www.stannesrc.org

53 ��

Enjoy life—while wetake care of the details.All private rooms, great

location, 80 years ofexcellence.

Tota

l AL

and/o

r PC B

eds

Ass

iste

d L

ivin

g R

esid

ence

Per

sonal

Car

e Hom

e

Priva

te

Sem

i-priva

tePriva

te P

aySSI Acc

epte

dShort

-ter

m L

ease

Entr

ance

Fee

/Sec

urity

Dep

osi

t

Par

t/To

tally

Ref

undab

le

Outd

oor

Are

as/F

itnes

s Cen

ter

Med

icat

ion M

anag

emen

t

On-c

all M

edic

al S

ervice

Hea

lth F

ee-for-Ser

vice

Ava

ilab

le

Alzhei

mer

’s C

are

Res

pite

Car

eSoci

al P

rogra

ms

House

keep

ing/L

aundry

Ser

vice

Tran

sport

atio

n (Sch

edule

d)

Per

sonal

Car

Per

mitte

d

Pet

s Per

mitte

d

AdditionalComments

This is not an all-inclusive list of agencies and providers.

These advertisers are eager to provide additional information about their services.

Assisted Living Residences/Personal Care Homes

Are you faced with trying to choose

just the right wedding gift from a

lengthy bridal registry? Do you

know what gifts will be valuable in 50

years as the newlyweds reach their golden

wedding anniversary?

Here’s how to distinguish the

contemporary trinkets from the future

collectible treasures.

Hoard the China

When it comes to wedding china,

many contemporary couples only ask for

select pieces. Today’s brides complain

that wedding china requires hand

washing and a lot of storage space.

While most adult daughters don’t

want their mother’s postwar-era wedding

china in favor of their own selected

pattern, a complete service for 12 with

all of the accessories dating from 2012

will be a highly cherished and very

valuable collectible on the secondary

antiques market in 2062.

Mother’s high-quality Wedgwood,

Limoges, or Spode sets from the 1940s-

1960s still bring significantly more

money than an incomplete set. When the

time comes to reap value from the china,

you’ll want the entire set—gravy boats

and all. When it comes to long-term

collectability, complete sets are icing on

the wedding cake.

Collect Wine, not Wine Glasses

Many newlyweds would actually end

up with a larger nest egg if they collected

vintage wines rather than wine glasses.

Fifty years from now, it’s probable that

you won’t have

all your wine

glasses. You

know the score:

Clumsy Uncle

Leo will

undoubtedly

drop one when

you host a

family dinner.

Another way

wine glasses get

damaged is

from an

unlikely

source—your

china cabinet

or dining room

breakfront.

Once you see

that the lights

inside your china closet get so hot that

the wine glasses cracked under the heat,

you’ll realize that it is a good rule to only

leave these display lights on for about one

hour at a time. If wine glasses are a must

on your bridal registry, ask for high-

quality crystal.

Many young couples have realized that

their taste for wine can become an

interesting collectible category. Many new

collectors are choosing wines as their

object of focus. It is fun to visit various

wineries, attend classes about wine

connoisseurship, and purchase bottles

that recall a favorite vacation spot or

occasion. Wines have quickly become a

very desirable collectible in today’s

market.

Nails andNuptials

When the

groom drags his

bride to the big-

box home

improvement

store to add

items to the

bridal registry,

don’t discourage him. Fifty years from

now, those tools will most likely make a

very strong showing on the collectibles

market. As you reach that golden

anniversary, be mindful of your

husband’s toolbox.

Overall, the most valuable items

remain original works of art, antique

furniture, and precious metals (yes,

guys, that means jewelry, too!).When

deciding about the bridal registry,

remember that quality is key—now and

always.

Ph.D. antiques appraiser, author, and award-

winning TV personality, Dr. Lori presents

antique appraisal events nationwide. Dr. Lori

is the star appraiser on the hit TV show

Auction Kings on Discovery channel, which

airs Wednesdays at 10 p.m. Learn about your

antiques at www.DrLoriV.com,

www.Facebook.com/DoctorLori, or call

(888) 431-1010.


Choosing Vintage Valuefrom the Bridal Registry

Art and Antiques by Dr. Lori

Dr. Lori

Photo Courtesy of www.DrLoriV.com

If you are adding

vintage wine

glasses to your

bridal registry, ask

for high quality.

Otherwise, collect

wine, not wine

glasses.

Have you photographed

a smile that just begs

to be shared?

Have you photographed

a smile that just begs

to be shared?

Send us your favorite smile—your children,

grandchildren, friends, even your “smiling”

pet!—and it could be 50plus Senior News’ next

Smile of the Month!

You can submit your photos

(with captions) either digitally to

[email protected] or by mail to:

50plus Senior NewsSmile of the Month

3912 Abel Drive, Columbia, PA 17512

Digital photos must be at least 4x6'' with a

resolution of 300 dpi. No professional photos, please.

Please include a SASE if you would like to have your

photo returned.

Community Animal Hospital

Our caring, well-trained staff will

treat you and your pet like family

Donald A. Sloat, D.V.M.Office Hours:

7 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Monday-Friday8 - 11:30 a.m. Saturday

Doctor’s Hours by Appointment

Senior or

Multi-Pet

Discounts

Serving the York community for over 40 years.

(717) 845-5669 • 400 South Pine Street • York

Dear Savvy Senior,

I am 58 years old and have noticed that

I’ve become more forgetful lately, and it

troubles me. My mother died with

Alzheimer’s disease about 15 years ago, and

I am afraid I might be next. Is my

forgetfulness something I should worry

about? – Forgetful Frank

Dear Frank,

Forgetfulness is something everyone

experiences from time to time, but at

what point does it indicate the beginning

of a more serious problem? Here’s what

you should know.

Memory Loss

Yes, it is true that forgetfulness and

memory loss can be symptoms of more

serious problems, but it doesn’t

necessarily mean you have Alzheimer’s

disease.

While some memory changes are

normal as we

age, memory

loss can also

be brought on

by a variety of

factors like

stress, lack of

sleep, side

effects of

medications,

depression,

vitamin

deficiencies, a

head injury,

thyroid disease, alcohol, a small stroke,

Alzheimer’s disease, and more.

If your forgetfulness or memory loss is

starting to affect your daily life, you need

to see your doctor. Here are some

potential warning signs that may indicate

a more serious problem:

• Forgetting or misplacing things much

more often than you used to

• Forgetting

how to do

things you’ve

done many

times before

• Trouble

learning new

things

• Repeating

phrases or

stories in the

same

conversation

• Trouble

recalling simple words or names in

conversation or using inappropriate

words

• Trouble making choices or handling

money

• Becoming lost while driving

• Not being able to keep track of what

happens each day

• Rapid mood changes for no apparent

reason

Memory Screening

A memory screening is a good first

step toward early detection of dementia,

including Alzheimer’s disease or other

types of conditions that can cause

memory loss. Memory screenings (that

turn out normal) can also let you know

that you’re OK, which can ease your fears

and provide some peace of mind.

If you have some concerns about your

memory loss or have a family history of

Alzheimer’s disease, a memory screening

takes about 10 minutes to complete and

consists of questions and/or tasks to

assess your memory, language skills,

thinking ability, and other intellectual

functions.

It’s important to know that this

memory screening does not diagnose an

illness but can flag a potential problem.

Early Detection

Early diagnosis is very important

because many of the conditions that

cause memory loss are treatable and may

be reversible.

And for irreversible illnesses like

Alzheimer’s disease, even though it can’t

be stopped, early detection is significant

because there are several medications

that, if taken early, can help delay its

devastating effects. Early detection can

also help families prepare themselves for

the caregiving and supportive needs that

lie ahead.

Savvy Tip: The Alzheimer’s

Association offers a list of common

symptoms to help you recognize the

difference between normal, age-related

memory changes and possible warning

signs of Alzheimer’s disease.

They can also put you in touch with

your local chapter, which can help you

locate a medical professional who

specializes in evaluating and treating

dementia and memory loss. Visit

www.alz.org or call (800) 272-3900.

Jim Miller is a regular contributor to the

NBC Today show and author of The SavvySenior Book. www.savvysenior.org.

Memory Loss: What’s Normal, What’s Not?

Savvy Senior

Jim Miller

Entries are now being

accepted in the 20th

Annual National Senior

Poets Laureate Poetry

Competition for American

poets age 50 and older.

A laureate poet will be

named for each state and

territory represented, and

the writers of the two best laureate poems

will receive the National Senior Poet

Laureate Award ($500)

and National Senior Poet

Laureate Runner-up

Award ($100).

No experience is

necessary to enter, but

poets must hold U.S.

citizenship to qualify.

Deadline is June 30. See

details on sponsor’s website at

www.amykitchenerfdn.org.

Search Is on forSenior Poets Laureate



MAKING LIFE ALITTLE EASIER!

$599Reg. $699

Model#LC200

Up to 325 lbs.

$699Reg. $799

Infinite Position Lift ChairUp to 325 lbs.

$699Reg. $799

Model#LC300

Up to 375 lbs.

Featuring:

HAKESHome Furnishings

0% FINANCING AVAILABLEW/ APPROVED CREDIT

Chairs with 500 lb. capacity are available!

2200 Carlisle Rd., York, PA • (717) 767-9068HOURS: M-W-TH-F 10–8; TUE: 10–5; Sat 10–6; SUN 1–4

www.HakeHomeFurnishings.com

FREE DELIVERYHakes Home Furnishings

With coupon. Expires 6/30/12.Not valid on previous purchases. One per customer.

Register Now!

For more information, call

717-771-9001

June 18–23For York County

Residents Age 50+

Both competitive and

non-competitive events!

Compete in favorites such as bocce, horseshoes, swimming,

or bowling, to name a few.

This year, join us for the Opening Ceremony, now held on

the first event day – Monday, June 18!

Conrads Celebrate Golden AnniversaryGeorge Daniel and Barbara Ann (Rauhauser)

Conrad of Red Lion will celebrate their 50th

wedding anniversary June 9. They were married

at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in New Bridgeville

in 1962.

Mr. Conrad has worked as a pressman with

Standard Register for more than 37 years. Mrs.

Conrad worked eight years as a registered nurse

in the recovery room at York Hospital and more

than 21 years at Memorial Hospital.

They are the parents of a daughter, Patricia

Kulp of Bernville, and a son, William Conrad

(Paula) of York. The Conrads have five

grandchildren.

Book Review

“In some towns, she might have

had the lofty title Ricevitrice dei

Proietti: ‘Receiver of Castaways,’

but in Racalmuto she was known simply

as la ruotaia, the mistress

of the wheel. That cold

January morning, Anna

heard the chimes and

hastily threw on her

robe, lit a candle, and

rushed down to the

foundling wheel.”

Angelo F. Coniglio’s

historical fiction novel

The Lady of the Wheel

reopens the forgotten

history of “the

foundlings”—children

abandoned by their

families as means of

survival during the late 19th century in

Sicily.

Enduring hardships that reverberated

from centuries of feudalism in the

country, the story’s main fictional family

has to make the agonizing decision to

give their youngest child to the lady of

the wheel and their eldest to the brutal

sulfur mines in order to survive.

Coniglio draws the reader into the life

of the foundlings and the

underprivileged based on real-life

experiences. Readers will

be able to feel the

emotions of each character

as they journey to

overcome some of the

most vicious parts of life in

society during this time.

About the Author

Angelo F. Coniglio,

writer of 50plus SeniorNews’ monthly genealogy

column, writes genealogy

columns for several venues,

lectures on the subject,

and conducts genealogical

research for Americans of Sicilian

descent. He lives in Amherst, N.Y.

The Lady of the Wheel (La Ruotaia)

will be available on Amazon.com and at

Barnes & Noble and other outlets. To

order by mail, send a check for $12 plus

$3 shipping to Legas Publishing, P.O.

Box 149, Mineola, N.Y. 11501.

The Lady of the Wheel(La Ruotaia)

By Angelo F. Coniglio

Calling All AuthorsIf you have written and published a book and would like

50plus Senior News to feature a Book Review, please submit

a synopsis of the book (350 words or fewer) and a short

autobiography (80 words or fewer). A copy of the book is

required for review. Discretion is advised.

Please send to: On-Line Publishers, Inc., Megan Joyce,

3912 Abel Drive, Columbia, PA 17512.

For more information, please email [email protected].


Sept. 19, 20129 a.m. – 2 p.m.York Expo Center —Memorial Hall, East334 Carlisle Avenue, York

Exhibitors • Health Screenings • Seminars • Entertainment • Door Prizes

For sponsorship and exhibitor information: www.50plusExpoPA.com • (717) 285-1350

Brought to you by:

Does Your Marketing Reach Active, Affluent Boomers & Seniors?

Reserve Your Space Now for the 10th Annual

Why Participate?It’s the premier event for baby boomers, caregivers, and seniors in York County

•Face-to-face interaction with 3,000+ attendees

•Strengthen brand recognition/launch new products

Traveltizers Travel Appetizers: Stories that Whet the Appetite for Travel

By Andrea Gross

immediately learn three things on our

visit to Key West.

First, the ambience is seductive. As

Jimmy Buffet sang in his hit song

“Margaritaville,” all you want to do is sit

on a porch swing and strum on a six-

string.

Second, the weather is glorious most

of the year. The average temperature is

78 degrees, the coldest ever recorded is a

balmy 41, and the warmest—reached on

only a few occasions more than 30 years

ago—is 100.

And third, getting there is half the

fun. The 128-mile Overseas Highway,

which leads from the Florida mainland

to Key West, links the numerous keys

(small islands) by means of 42 bridges.

In 2009 it was named an “All-American

Road,” an honor that puts it in the top

tier of national scenic byways.

We stop at the Kona Kai Resort,

which has one of the few ethnobotanic

gardens in the United States. During a

90-minute tour of the small, densely

packed plot of land, we learn about the

relationship between people and plants

and gather enough fascinating facts to

amuse our friends for a year.

For example, we see a moss that was

responsible for the first automobile

recall. It seems the moss, which was used

as seat stuffing in the early Model T’s,

was laden with chiggers, leading to a

massive outbreak of itchy rears.

But the first part of the road near Key

Largo is mostly lined with shops offering

a variety of water-based activities,

restaurants featuring fish and key lime

pie, and gift stores hawking sandals and

seashells.

It’s not until an hour and a half later,

when we start across the Seven-Mile

Bridge, that the road seems to open and

… Oh my, we feel like we’re driving on

water! To the right is the Gulf of

Mexico. To the left is the Atlantic

Ocean. In the distance there are small

keys of green, but the overwhelming

color is blue—the soft blue of the sky,

A Toast to the Keys

The Overseas Highway

appears to float above the

water as it links the Florida

mainland to Key West.I

A schooner takes passengers on a romantic

cruise in Key West.

Performers amaze and entertain during Key

West’s Sunset Celebration, which takes place

every night, weather permitting.


Sept. 19, 2012 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.York Expo Center

Memorial Hall–East • 334 Carlisle Avenue, York

www.50plusExpoPA.com717.285.1350

Oct. 23, 2012 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.Carlisle Expo Center

100 K Street, Carlisle

Nov. 6, 2012 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.Lancaster Host Resort

2300 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster

Jennifer Clarke

Director, Estate & Asset Services

American Cancer Society

“The Chester County 50plus EXPO,

produced by On-Line Publishers,

Inc., is always an extremely well-

organized event. From the

reminder emails and save-the-

dates sent throughout the year, all

the way to the day-of event, the

organization is stellar.

Come day-of, the staff who run

the event greet the vendors and

help unload their vehicles and

take their displays to the booths!

A vendor can't ask for more!

The American Cancer Society is

always pleased with the staff at

On-Line Publishers!”

For more information,call 717.285.1350 or visitwww.50plusExpoPA.com

the teal blue of the water.

It’s evening when we reach Key West,

which is not only the end of the

Overseas Highway, but also the end of

U.S. Highway 1, the approximately

2,500-mile-long interstate that begins in

Maine at the U.S./Canadian border.

There are a multitude of signs to

commemorate this fact, as well as a big

buoy to mark the town’s status as the

southernmost city in the United States.

Down on the waterfront the Sunset

Celebration is in full swing. Performers

are walking on tightropes, telling stories,

doing dances, juggling torches. Juried

craftspeople are selling everything from

handmade scarves to palm-tree paintings.

And hundreds of people are watching

schooners, catamarans, glass-bottom

boats, and sailboats return to the pier,

backed by the fading light.

Here, I realize, is what differentiates

Key West from the rest of the world. In

most places, a carnival like this would be

an annual event; in Key West, it happens

every night, weather permitting, which it

usually is!

The festive feel persists on Duval

Street. Many people are shopping,

intrigued by the mix of high-end crafts,

mid-range souvenirs, and fine Cuban

cigars. But most are simply ambling and

listening to the music that blares from

the restaurants and bars.

The next morning, hoping to catch

some inspiration, we tour Key West’s

literary haunts. This is the place where

Tennessee Williams wrote his first draft

of A Streetcar Named Desire, Robert Frost

wrote The Gift Outright, and Ernest

Hemingway wrote parts of Death in the

Afternoon, For Whom the Bell Tolls, and

The Snows of Kilimanjaro.

Williams’ and Frost’s former homes

are closed to the public, but we go into

Hemingway’s, where we’re greeted by

many of the 44 cats that roam the

property, all direct descendants or close

relatives of a cat given to Hemingway

during his 10-year stay on the island. A

guide regales us with tales of

Hemingway’s escapades, some of which

involved writing and many of which

involved fishing, drinking, and

romancing.

Equally fascinating is the old naval

residence that served as a Little White

House for Harry Truman, who spent 175

days of his presidency in Key West.

Truman’s writings were of another sort.

They included memos that dealt with the

use of nuclear weapons and post-World

War II reconstruction as well as frequent

love letters to Bess.

We end our stay in Key West at a

decadent dessert lounge enticingly

named “Better than Sex.” Sitting in a

lounge so dimly lit that patrons are given

flashlights to see the menu and sipping

cabernet from a glass rimmed in

chocolate, we feel as if we’re miles

away—not only from the mainland, but

from reality itself.

www.fla-keys.com

Photos © Irv Green; story by Andrea Gross

(www.andreagross.com).

Juried craftspeople line the pier

during the Sunset Celebration.

Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville restaurant, store, and

live entertainment venue captures the Key West spirit.

Forty-four cats make

themselves comfortable in

Hemingway’s house.


Thomas W. (Wally) Clarke grew

up in Baltimore and graduated

from Baltimore City College

High School in February 1943. He was

then drafted by the U.S. Army and

became part of the 26th Infantry

Division.

If his adventures from then on read as

if they were a book, it’s because they

were.

Although the title of the book he

wrote was George S. Patton’s Typical

Soldier, the experiences he had were far

from typical in one important way: They

were carefully noted in a detailed record

of what happened to him from the time

he boarded the S.S. Saturnia, an Italian

luxury liner, in New York Harbor on

Aug. 27, 1944, until the war ended while

he was in Czechoslovakia on May 8,

1945.

Asked what stands out in his months

of combat

under General

Patton, he

grins broadly

and says,

“That’s like

asking you

what one

thing stands

out about

Marilyn

Monroe.

Believe me,

there was

more

excitement in

those days

than you

could

adequately

describe in

singling out any one action.”

Turning

serious, he

says, “I guess

the battle for

Bezange La

Petite in

France was

typical of what

we went

through. The

only thing

really different

about it was

my having

fought on the

same Hill 265

a few weeks

before an

action that

earned Tech 5

Alfred Wilson

the only Medal of Honor to be awarded

in the 26th Division. Oh yeah, and that

was also my first offensive action.”

On Oct. 15, the division pitched their

tents in preparation, moving up to the

front the next night. They got their first

strafing by German planes that night.

Clarke says he was scared and thoroughly

soaked from a steady downpour of rain.

He and a buddy stood watch, one hour

on and one hour off, through the night.

Next morning, General Patton was to

address the troops before the big push

that would carry the 26th division across

the Saar into some of the toughest

fighting of the war. All the division’s

officers from captain up were there to

hear the general, and each picked an

enlisted man to join him.

Dave Kolb, a buddy of Clarke’s from

high school days, was picked to join his

captain to hear General Patton give that

famous talk to the troops.

He Was a Machine Gun Sergeantin Patton’s 3rd Army

Robert D. Wilcox

Salute to a Veteran

Company D non-commissioned officers and the

medals they won: S/Sgt. Jim Logan, Silver Star;

T/Sgt. Rags Watkins, Bronze Star; Cpl. Dave Kolb,

Bronze Star; S/Sgt. Jim Daugherty, Bronze Star;

and Sgt. Tom “Wally” Clarke, Bronze Star.

Leader Heights Eye Center

309 Leader Heights Road, York, PA 17402

717-747-5430www.lheyecenter.com

Jeffrey R. Lander, MD

Board certified with 27 yearsof experience

Completed more than 5,400cataract surgeries

No shot, no stitch cataractsurgery with all post-surgicalcare by the surgeon

Medical eye care

Trust your most

precious sense to us

50plus Senior Newsis now on Facebook!

Visit

www.facebook.com/50plusSeniorNewsand “like” us to receive a free 6-month subscription!

Plus, you’ll receive event updates,

story links, and more!


Patton said, in part, “Any man who

says that he is not afraid is a fool or a

liar. But there is a difference between

being afraid and being a coward. You

must have a desperate determination to

engage with the enemy and attack

attack attack.”

Clarke notes that Kolb said it best

when he said of Patton, “He looked

and talked like a real soldier, and by the

time he

finished, I was

ready to march

to Berlin.”

The

following

morning, they

moved up to the

front lines

where, each

night, there was

much German

activity, “with

German burp

guns and flares

the main

attractions.”

At 5 a.m. our

artillery laid

down a barrage

of high

explosive air

bursts, a smoke

screen was laid

down, and our

riflemen started forward. They took

about a hundred prisoners and moved

on.

Clarke’s company proceeded to a

ridge overlooking Bezange La Petite and

prepared for an expected counterattack,

which, fortunately, never came.

The next five days saw heavy

combat, however. The riflemen suffered

severe losses. A buddy of Clarke’s had

his rifle shot out of his hand, and

another died instantly from a direct hit

from an 88mm tiger tank gun.

Germans shelled their positions heavily

for the next few days.

Clarke remembers that one day, four

50mm shells hit around his foxhole,

blowing his gun into the hole,

exploding a box of ammunition, and

destroying most of their equipment and

rations.

“The shells from our artillery had to

skim over the hill our company held in

order to land in Bezange,” Clarke says.

“When our guns got the range, and the

whole battery would fire at once, it

would sound like a train rushing over

our hill.”

Clarke’s company was relieved by

another company on Oct. 28 and

moved off Hill 265. On Nov. 8, his

company jumped off in the big attack

to the Rhine River and fought on Hill

310 for the first four days of the attack

before its capture, with the loss of eight

men killed and wounded from their

platoon of 36 men.

What followed was months of battle,

relieving the beleaguered troops who

were encircled at Bastogne, capturing

other vital points, withstanding violent

tank battles, being attacked by enemy

aircraft, and

liberating

prisoners of

war.

When the

war in Europe

ended on May

8, 1945,

General Patton

the next day

wrote a

salutation to his

troops.

It started,

“During the

281 days of

incessant and

victorious

combat, your

penetrations

have advanced

farther in less

time than any

other army in

history. You

have fought your way across 24 major

rivers and innumerable lesser streams.

“You have liberated or conquered

more than 82,000 square miles of

territory, including 1,500 cities and

towns and some 12,000 inhabited

places. Prior to the termination of

active hostilities, you had captured in

battle 956,000 enemy soldiers and

killed or wounded at least 500,000

others.”

And the general’s salutation ended,

“During the course of this war, I have

received promotions and decorations far

above and beyond my individual merit.

You won them; I as your representative

wear them.

“The one honor which is mine and

mine alone is that of having

commanded such an incomparable

group of Americans, the record of

whose fortitude, audacity, and valor will

endure as long as history lasts.”

Clarke, visibly moved even today by

those words, says quietly, “Thank you,

General. I know I speak for the troops

in having been given the deep privilege

of having served under your

command.”

Colonel Wilcox flew a B-17 bomber in

Europe in WWII.

Sergeant Thomas W. (Wally) Clarke at home

after the war.

Locations in Dauphin, Lancaster & York counties

1590 Rodney Road, York, PA 17408

717-764 8737 • 1-800-676-7846

Hey ...nice legs!

This Month in History: JuneEvents• June 6, 1872 – Pioneering feminist Susan B.

Anthony was fined for voting in a presidential

election at Rochester, N.Y. After voting rights had

been granted to African-American males by the 15th

Amendment, she attempted to extend the same rights

to women. She led a group of women that voted

illegally, to test their status as citizens. She was

arrested, tried, and sentenced to pay $100, which she

refused.

• June 12, 1963 – Civil Rights leader Medgar Evers

was assassinated in Jackson, Miss., by a rifle bullet

from an ambush. He had been active in seeking

desegregation of schools and voter registration for

African-Americans in the South. Widespread public

outrage following his death led President John F.

Kennedy to propose a comprehensive Civil Rights law.

Evers was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

• June 28, 1914 – Crown Prince of Austria Archduke

Francis Ferdinand and his wife were assassinated in

Sarajevo, touching off a conflict between the Austro-

Hungarian government and Serbia that escalated into

World War I.

Birthdays• June 1 – Norma Jean Mortensen, famously known

as Marilyn Monroe, was born in Los Angeles.

Following an unstable childhood spent in foster

homes and orphanages, she landed a job as a

photographer’s model, which led to a movie career.

She later married baseball legend Joe DiMaggio. She

died in Los Angeles from an overdose of sleeping pills

on Aug. 5, 1962.

• June 7 – French painter Paul Gauguin (1848-1903)

was born in Paris. He worked as a stockbroker and

then became a painter in middle age. He left Paris

and moved to Tahiti, where he developed an interest

in primitive art. His style of using broad, flat tones

and bold colors inspired artists such as Edvard

Munch, Henri Matisse, and the young Pablo Picasso.

• June 29 – Social worker Julia Lathrop (1858-1932)

was born in Rockford, Ill. She fought to establish

child labor laws and was instrumental in establishing

the first juvenile court in the U.S. In 1912, President

Taft named her to head the newly created Children’s

Bureau. In 1925, she became a member of the Child

Welfare Committee of the League of Nations.


York County

Calendar of EventsDelta Area Senior Center, Inc. – (717) 456-5753

Eastern Area Senior Center, Inc. (717) 252-1641

Golden Visions Senior Community Center(717) 633-5072

Heritage Senior Center, Inc. – (717) 292-7471

Northeastern Senior Community Center(717) 266-1400

Red Land Senior Citizen Center(717) 938-4649

South Central Senior Community Center(717) 235-6060

Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – Line Dancing Class

Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m. – Dancersize Class

Fridays, 9 a.m. – This & That Stitchers Class

Stewartstown Senior Center – (717) 993-3488

Susquehanna Senior Center – (717) 244-0340

White Rose Senior Center – (717) 843-9704www.whiteroseseniorcenter.org

Windy Hill Senior Center – (717) 225-0733

Yorktown Senior Center – (717) 854-0693

Just a snippet of what you may be missing … please call or visit their website for more information.

York County Library Programs

York County Department of Parks and Recreation

Pre-registration is required for these programs. To register or find out more about these activities or anyadditional scheduled activities, call (717) 428-1961.

June 3, 2:30 to 4 p.m. – Nesting Birds Program, Nixon Park

June 5, 9 to 11 a.m. – Young at Heart Hike, Rudy Park

June 14, 7 p.m. – Flag Day Celebration, Hanover Junction

Programs and Support Groups Free and open to the public

June 5, 7 p.m.Surviving Spouse Socials of York

County

Faith United Church of Christ

509 Pacific Ave., York

(717) 266-2784

June 12, 8:30 a.m.Senior Breakfast Club Meeting

ManorCare Kingston Court

2400 Kingston Court, York

RSVP to (717) 755-8811

June 14, noonYCAAA Family Caregiver Support

GroupCodorus Valley Corporate Center

Community Room

105 Leader Heights Road, York

(717) 771-9058

June 18-2311th Annual York County Senior

Games

Various locations in York County

(717) 771-9001

www.ycaaa.org

June 19, 3 p.m.Caregiver Support Group

Golden Visions Senior Community

Center

250 Fame Ave., #125, Hanover

(717) 633-5072

June 21, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.Alzheimer’s Support Group

Senior Commons at Powder Mill

1775 Powder Mill Road, York

(717) 741-0961

June 27, 2 to 3 p.m.Alzheimer’s Support Group

ManorCare York South

200 Pauline Drive, York

(717) 741-0824

Arthur Hufnagel Public Library of Glen Rock, 32 Main St., Glen Rock, (717) 235-1127

Collinsville Community Library, 2632 Delta Road, Brogue, (717) 927-9014Tuesdays, 6 to 8 p.m. – Purls of Brogue Knitting Club

Dillsburg Area Public Library, 17 S. Baltimore St., Dillsburg, (717) 432-5613

Dover Area Community Library, 3700-3 Davidsburg Road, Dover, (717) 292-6814

Glatfelter Memorial Library, 101 Glenview Road, Spring Grove, (717) 225-3220

Guthrie Memorial Library, 2 Library Place, Hanover, (717) 632-5183

Kaltreider-Benfer Library, 147 S. Charles St., Red Lion, (717) 244-2032

Kreutz Creek Valley Library Center, 66 Walnut Springs Road, Hellam, (717) 252-4080

Martin Library, 159 E. Market St., York, (717) 846-5300

Mason-Dixon Public Library, 250 Bailey Drive, Stewartstown, (717) 993-2404

Paul Smith Library of Southern York County, 80 Constitution Ave., Shrewsbury, (717) 235-4313

Red Land Community Library, 48 Robin Hood Drive, Etters, (717) 938-5599

Village Library, 35-C N. Main St., Jacobus, (717) 428-1034

Senior Center Activities

If you have an event you would like to include, please email information to

[email protected] for consideration.

Give Us the Scoop!

Please send us your press

releases so we can let our

readers know about

free events occurring in

York County!

Email preferred to:

[email protected]

(717) 285-1350

Let

Help you get the word out!


• Breakfast with Ben Barber and News with Dennis Edwards

• John Tesh with Music and Intelligence for Your Workday

• Bruce Collier & The Drive Home

WE PLAY OVER1500 GREAT SONGS!

Harrisburg’sOldies Channel!

Online 24/7 at whylradio.com

COMPLETE COLLISION REPAIRS

BBOODDYY SSHHOOPP,, IINNCC..

24-HOUR TOWING & RECOVERY

PA EMISSION TEST

PA STATE INSPECTION

MECHANICAL REPAIRS

SSTTEEWWAARRTTSSTTOOWWNN

((771177)) 999933--22226633

York•Village Green

2300 Market St.•2460 S. Queen St.

Call 1-800-755-8685•460 Shrewsbury Commons, Shrewsbury

•1918 Carlisle Road, ShilohRed Lion

•Cape Horn Square615 Lombard Road

10% OFFYour cleaning bill

Maximum discount $5.00 per coupon.Please Present Ad With Order

W/Coupon Only • Offer Expires 6/30/12

The Versatile Clematis

The Green Mountain Gardener

Dr. Leonard Perry

Are you looking for a plant that can

grow up a trellis or fence, serve as

an interesting ground cover, or

perform well as a container plant? If so,

then the plant you want is the clematis.

This versatile and hardy flowering vine

comes in a variety of colors ranging from

deep purple to shades of blue, mauve,

pink, red, yellow, cream, white, and bi-

colors. Flower size, depending on variety,

can be as small as one-fourth inch up to 9

or 10 inches in diameter.

Some varieties—there are more than

250—are best suited for shade, others for

full sun, meaning you can probably find a

clematis for every growing situation.

The most popular are the large

flowering varieties, which were first

introduced in the mid-19th century.

“Jackmanii,” with its showy purple

flowers, became popular in England in

1863. “Elsa Spath” is another prolific

bloomer, producing lots of lovely blue-

purple flowers. If you like pink, try the

classic “Nellie Moser” with flowers 5 to 6

inches across.

A favorite white variety

is “Duchess of Edinburgh”

with early semi-double

flowers and yellow stamens.

For bi-colors, try “Lincoln

Star.” It sports 8-inch

raspberry-red flowers with

white edges.

Planting several different varieties

almost guarantees you a continuous sweep

of color from spring to the first hard frost.

Most varieties do well in hardiness zone 3

and up, but talk to your local garden

center experts for recommendations on

variety selection.

Although you can plant clematis

almost any month you are able to work

the soil, spring and early autumn are the

best times to plant. Dig the soil about 18

inches deep, working in several scoops of

compost. Water in a liquid fertilizer

according to the label directions. You

should plant your clematis 1 to 2 inches

deeper than it was in the

pot, burying one set of

leaves below the soil level.

Water thoroughly, and

then add mulch around the

base of the plant to keep the

roots cool and conserve

moisture. Staking may be

needed if you want to train the clematis

to grow up a trellis, though obviously

would not be required for plants you plan

to let sprawl on the ground or grow

through low-growing shrubs and hedges.

For a fence post, use fishing line to train

the vines to wind around the post.

Don’t expect instant results. The first

year the plant may produce only one to

three shoots with only a flower or two.

For a bushier plant in future years, prune

these shoots back once or twice the first

year to one-half their length. It may take

two or three years before the plant is

covered in flowers. Be patient.

Although clematis is attractive as a

landscape plant, it also makes an excellent

cut flower. When cutting clematis for

arranging, choose flowers with strong,

thick stems. Remove foliage to reduce

transpiration, and place in cold water

immediately. Blossoms need to be

conditioned overnight before arranging.

Clematis plants can be found at many

nurseries, greenhouses, and garden

centers, or ordered though online

catalogs. With proper planting, early care,

and patience, they will continue to

prosper for years to come. So, why not

plant some today? Their place in your

landscape is only limited by your

imagination.

Dr. Leonard P. Perry is an extension professor

at the University of Vermont.


Bottle B

Compare Our Prices! Call us toll-free at 1-888-589-7189.

Call toll-free: 1-888-589-7189

Are You Still Paying Too Much For Your Medications?You can save up to 90% when you fill your prescriptions

at our Canadian Pharmacy.

Bottle A Typical US brand pricefor 20mg x 100

Manufactured byPfizerTM

LipitorTM

$570.81

Generic equivalent of LipitorTM

generic price for 20mg x 100

Manufactured byGenerics Manufacturers

Atorvastatin*$67.00

Their PriceOur Price

Prescription price comparison above is valid as of April 30, 2012. All trade-mark (TM) rights associated with the brand name products in

this ad belong to their respective owners. *Generic drugs are carefully regulated medications that have the same medical ingredients as

the original brand name drug, but are generally cheaper in price. Generic equivalents are equal to their "brand" counterparts in Active

Ingredients, Dosage, Safety, Strength, Quality, Performance and Intended use. It may vary in colour, shape, size, cost and appearance.

Order Now! Toll-free: 1-888-589-7189

$10OFF

Get An Extra

And FREE SHIPPING

Get an extra $10 off your first order today!Call the number below and save an additional $10 plus get free

shipping on your first prescription order with Canada Drug Center.

Expires Dec 31, 2012. Offer is valid for prescription orders only and can

not be use in conjunction with any other offers.

Please note that we do not carry controlled substances and a valid prescription is required for all prescription medication orders.

first date to a hockey game. In the same

year of their meeting, the two married

and began their life together, never

ignoring their affection for sports.

By the 1950s, the United States had

embraced new technological

advancements such as super glue, power

steering, and transistor radio.

With such inventions, there were also

many technical improvements in the

sporting world, which included the

introduction of automatic pinsetters and

better wood oils that made bowling a

very accessible sport for all ages.

Bowling became a very popular sport

in communities across the nation,

including the Boeshores’ small Camp Hill

development where they would form

their own league at a local bowling alley.

The Boeshores bowled with their

founding league up until 1965. They

would go on to bowl with four other

leagues—a few they are still part of—and

earn several trophies and awards,

including Best Team in the League, four

600 series awards, and other impressive

scores.

The highest score a bowler can

accomplish in a single game is 300,

which is earned through 12 consecutive

strikes.

“Rolling a score of

256 was my biggest

thrill,” Ralph

commented.

Achieving a three-

game, cumulative

score of 600 is a

difficult feat in the

world of bowling. To

be a member of a 600

series club, a bowler

must bowl three

consecutive games

with a grand-total

score of at least 600.

Bowlers are also

required to be in a

USBC authorized

league or tournament

competition to be eligible.

“I belonged to the 600 club for several

years,” said Mille.

Although rather modest about her

many bowling accomplishments, Mille

attributes some of her success to her

upbringing.

“I lived on a farm, so I’ve got a pretty

strong arm!” she joked.

The bowling duo currently competes

with leagues at Trindle Bowl in

Mechanicsburg. Just about all of the

regulars in the alley

know the Boeshores if

asked.

“I bowl with a

lady’s group Tuesday

mornings,” said Mille.

“I’ve been bowling

with them for 30

years.”

On Tuesday

afternoons, the

Boeshores are also part

of the Senior Citizens

Bowling League. The

couple has been

bowling with this

league since 2002.

After decades of

bowling, they still

look to one another for ways to improve

their game, which is a benefit of

bowling with a spouse.

“We share our thoughts with one

another,” Ralph clarified. “If she does

something wrong, I mention it to her—

we just try to improve ourselves by

checking with each other.”

Through bowling, the Boeshores

have also discovered a great benefit:

exercise. Both Mille and Ralph find the

sport to be a valuable asset in

maintaining their health.

“I think it strengthens your body,”

Mille described. “The weight of the ball

tones your body—it is very beneficial.”

According to the National Institute on

Aging, being active is important for

physical as well as mental health.

Physical activity allows seniors to remain

independent and also serves as preventive

treatment against some chronic diseases.

“We have some seniors on the team

with disabilities who keep at it and they

find it’s beneficial for their well-being,”

said Mille. “It is good exercise and we

really enjoy meeting friends.”

Mille and Ralph also have a growing

family with three grandchildren and one

great-grandchild. They hope to pass on

their passion and love for the game to

the next generation.

“We took our grandchildren bowling

quite often when they were younger,”

said Mille.

When it comes to bowling, there is

nothing else like it for the Boeshores.

“It’s just been enjoyable to be with my

husband because we get along

beautifully,” said Mille.

“We do enjoy it very much and plan

to keep on going as long as we can,” said

Ralph.

STRIKING from page 1

Call for your free copy today!

(717) 285-1350

In print.Online:

onlinepub.com

16th EditionNow Available!


RN Owned and Operated

VolunteerSpotlight!VolunteerSpotlight!

Time is aPriceless Gift

Submissions should be 200 words or fewer and

photos are encouraged. Email preferred to

[email protected] or mail nominations to

50plus Senior News, Volunteer Spotlight,


Do you know a 50+ volunteer who gives selflessly to

others? Tell us what makes him or her so special

and we will consider them for 50plus Senior News’

Submissions should be 200 words or fewer and

photos are encouraged. Email preferred to

[email protected] or mail nominations to

50plus Senior News, Volunteer Spotlight,


Older But Not Wiser

Justin Bieber’s line of perfume for

women recently made its debut. One

teenage girl gushed, “I love him, I

love him so much. And now I feel him!”

And it’s not only Justin—I call him

Justin although we travel in different

universes. Last year, there were 69 new

celebrity perfumes. There was Katy Perry’s

Purr, Beyonce’s Heat, and Jennifer

Aniston’s creatively named Jennifer

Aniston.

It got me thinking that we seniors

should have our own perfumes. These

fragrances could help dispel some serious

prejudices and

stereotypes about

older people.

And, best of all,

we can offer a

senior discount.

Here are a few

possibilities:

Entitled – This

complex mixture

combines the

aroma of freshly

baked apple pie

and sturdy, just-

harvested

Oklahoma

cornstalks to produce an uplifting

fragrance that embodies the American

spirit and gives rise to the notion that we

seniors worked for and earned our Social

Security benefits.

In addition, the slight aromas of

Naproxen for arthritis and Lucentis for

macular degeneration have an underlying

subtlety that lets people know what is in

store for them and that everybody will

eventually need Medicare.

Of course, to keep this perfume real

and honest, there also has to be the slight

scent of fear that these entitlements might

be taken away. This odor is derived from

the sweat of a young politician who

doesn’t yet realize that one day he’ll be

older.

Power – At work, people used to value

our opinions and were a little intimidated

by us. Now, they roll their eyes when we

talk. With the combination of the scents

of the lion, jaguar, alligator, Rush

Limbaugh, and Alec Baldwin, we will

regain that lost power. This potent

mixture says, “I am still powerful—and a

little crazy.”

Relevance – Most people don’t think

older folks are relevant anymore and that

we don’t know anything about the world,

especially pop culture.

Combining smells of rock concerts,

tanning salons, vodka, tattoo ink, and

prison cells will tell everyone that we are

familiar with Snooki and Paris and

Lindsay and the New York Housewives

and the Mob Wives and … hmm, maybe

relevance isn’t that good.

Wisdom – For

those who think

we’re losing it, one

whiff of this stuff

will change that!

This fragrance is

derived from the

powerful aroma of

first editions by

Chaucer,

Shakespeare, and

Melville mixed

with the scents of

the ancient Mayan

and Aztec

civilizations,

which were celebrated for their brilliance

in mathematics.

One spray and everyone will know that

we spend 20 minutes talking to the bank

teller not because we’re lonely, but

because we have discovered a flaw in their

complicated accounting system.

You’re Next – It’s easy to dismiss seniors

because everyone thinks getting older will

never happen to them. Well, this perfume

is designed specifically to counteract that

feeling. It’s a blend of baby powder,

crayons, stale corporate offices, Rogaine,

and Fixodent to give the fragrance of a

complete life and send the message that

someday you, too, will get older.

One whiff of the senior wearing this

perfume and empathy will be the reigning

emotion. To quote that classic Kiss song,

“You are me. I am you. We are one.”

Other senior scents on the drawing

board are Beyond Bingo, Computers Are

My Friend, Assertive Not Cranky, and

Speak Softer, I Can Hear You.

Sy Rosen

A Scent for Seniors


RECORDS from page 5

• Lists of heirs

In the U.S., probate records are

usually managed by a court in the

county seat of the county of residence of

the individual. Availability of and access

to probate records is as varied as the wide

range of counties involved. Probate

records from some counties may be

accessed online; other counties provide

documents for a fee if the researcher

identifies the decedent’s name and the

necessary dates and places.

If specifics aren’t known, most

counties allow researchers to browse

indexes of records, or actual records, with

a fee for any copies provided.

Like probates, land records are often

kept at the county seat, in this case by a

county clerk or registrar. Land files can

contain a wealth of genealogical and legal

information, depending upon the type

and time period of the land entry.

The case file may yield only a few

facts already known, or it may present

new insights about ancestors, family

history, and land title or use. For

example, the records may attest to one’s

age, place of birth, citizenship, military

service, literacy,

and economic

status, and may

even include

similar

information

about family

members.

But even the

smallest case files

can establish

locations of land

ownership or

settlement and

dates, all of which can lead to

information available on other sources

such as census, court, and military

service and pension records.

Contact specific localities, counties,

states, or even the National Archives to

determine how and where probate and

land records are kept and their

availability. Nowadays, most of these

jurisdictions have official websites that

describe how such records can be

accessed. It may

require visiting

the locale, but

in many cases

online orders

can be made,

and in some

cases images of

actual records

may be available

online.

Many images

have been

microfilmed and

can be viewed at certain jurisdictions.

The free LDS site FamilySearch

(www.familysearch.org) can be searched

by county name, which will return a list

of county records available on microfilm.

For example, if you’re searching for

probate or land records for Columbia or

other towns or villages in Lancaster

County, search on the place name

“Lancaster.” That will return a list of

Lancasters, including “Pennsylvania,

Lancaster.” Selecting that title results in a

list of 74 items, including “Pennsylvania,

Lancaster – Probate records” and

“Pennsylvania, Lancaster – Land and

Property.”

Selecting those titles then leads to lists

of specific records or indexes of records

available on film. Note that when

searching FamilySearch for records from

a county whose seat has the same name

(e.g., Pennsylvania, Warren), the name

given after the state name is the county

name, not the city’s.

Angelo Coniglio encourages readers to

contact him by writing to 438 Maynard

Drive, Amherst, NY 14226; by email at

[email protected]; or by visiting

www.conigliofamily.com/ConiglioGenealogy

Tips.htm. His new historical fiction novel,

The Lady of the Wheel, is available through

Amazon.com.

Prostate Cancer: Its Stages and Treatment

NurseNews

Gloria May, M.S., R.N., CHES

Recently, actor Ryan O’Neal

released the following statement

about his health: “… I was

diagnosed with stage IV prostate cancer

… Although I was shocked and stunned

by the news, I feel fortunate that it was

detected early and, according to my

extraordinary team of doctors, the

prognosis is positive for a full recovery.”

When I read this, I was puzzled and

you may have been, too. Stage IV cancer

detected “early”? (In medicine, the stages

of cancer, meaning the extent to which

the cancer has spread and therefore its

severity, are referenced with Roman

numerals, not Arabic.) And with a

“positive prognosis”?

Either the press release was in error, or

it was accurate and the media reported it

incorrectly, or the actor didn’t understand

what a diagnosis of stage IV prostate

cancer means. The five-year survival rate

for men whose prostate is initially

diagnosed at stage IV is less than one-

third of those whose cancer is found

earlier, at stage I or II.

Shortly after the news of O’Neal’s

cancer was reported, the story was

amended and he is now said to have

stage II prostate cancer, not stage IV. The

“positive

prognosis”

and “full

recovery”

statements

now make

more sense.

All cancers

are serious,

but prostate

cancer, in

most cases

(although

there are

some very aggressive types) is slow

growing and 50 to 75 percent of patients

with prostate cancer succumb to another

disease.

It is, after all, a disease primarily of

older men, with 35.5 percent of the cases

being initially diagnosed in men between

ages 65 and 74 and 18.6 percent between

ages 75 and 84. Ryan O’Neal is 71.

Cancer is a disease in which cells go

wild and grow in uncontrolled ways,

clumping together to form tumors and

spreading out to invade other organs. In

medical

lingo, this

spread is

termed

“mets,” short

for

metastasis.

Cancers

are named

for their site

of origin

(prostate

cancer

originates in

the prostate gland), and if the cancer

spreads to another organ, it still retains

the name of the original source. If

prostate cancer spreads to the bones, it is

still prostate cancer, not bone cancer, and

it will be treated with the protocol for

prostate cancer.

For the most part, only a small

percentage of cancers cannot be

identified (CUOs, cancers of unknown

origin) as to where they started. This

accurate identification is critical because

it determines the most appropriate

treatment.

Approximately one in six men will be

diagnosed with prostate cancer during his

lifetime. It is the second most common

cancer diagnosis for American men, after

skin cancer. The vast majority of the

quarter-million American men who are

diagnosed with it each year are first

diagnosed at stage I or II, not IV.

Because the various treatment options

for prostate cancer often have

unfortunate side effects, and since it is

generally a slow-growing disease, often

“watchful waiting” or “active

surveillance” is the chosen treatment path

for many men.

For those of us who so fondly

remember crying like infants over ill-

fated Jenny Cavilleri, we wish Mr.

O’Neal all the best.

Gloria May is a registered nurse with a

master’s degree in health education and a

Certified Health Education Specialist

designation.


2012 Senior Idol Contestants

Find Comfort in NumbersBy Megan Joyce

Despite the range of personal

backgrounds, talents, and motivations,

many of the contestants who auditioned

for this year’s PA STATE SENIOR IDOL

competition actually had a common fear.

Their nerves were set abuzz by the

prospect of performing in front of just a

handful of listeners, versus the larger

crowds that some were more accustomed

to. After all, in those bigger audiences,

individuals blend into a less intimidating

throng, faces reassuringly blurred by their

multitude.

Nearly 100

state residents

over age 50

came forward

for the

seventh-annual

talent

competition,

curious to see

where their

vocal,

instrumental,

comedic, or

dance abilities

measured up

against those

of their

Pennsylvania

peers.

Even the competition’s more seasoned

contestants candidly voiced their

discomfort with performing in front of

only three judges and a sprinkling of

SENIOR IDOL staff members as they

approached center stage (or, center hotel

room, depending on the location) for

their audition.

Kathy Wagner of Carlisle is a longtime

band member, an experienced singer who

said she has no problem facing a crowd—

but for her SENIOR IDOL audition in

Harrisburg, it was the lack of a crowd that

gave her nerves a run while performing

“The Rose” by Bette Midler.

And so a common conversational

thread was found woven amongst

strangers who became sudden, supportive

comrades while waiting for their turn

before the SENIOR IDOL judges.

It was also an opportunity for boldness,

for breaking personal patterns. Charles

Garman of Dillsburg admitted he hadn’t

been on a stage in 20 years after offering

“Can’t Help Falling in Love” by Elvis

Presley.

Likewise, Louis Daily of Philadelphia

confessed it had been “a long time” since

he’d performed for others but launched

into The Doors’ “Twentieth Century Fox”

just the same.

Although the majority of auditions for

the PA STATE SENIOR IDOL competition are

vocal, 2012’s tryouts saw a fair share of

alternative talents as well. At the York

auditions, both Pat Anderson of

Manchester and Delma Welch of York

tickled the judges’ funny bones with their

comedic routines.

In Harrisburg, Joanne Landis of

Reading danced to an instrumental ’50s

rock tune, and drummer Deb Olsen of

Manheim

kicked off the

Lancaster

auditions by

thundering

through “You

Should Be

Dancing” by

The Bee Gees.

For those

who prefer a

large crowd,

this year’s 15

semifinalists

are in luck—

they will vie

for the title of

2012 PA STATE

SENIOR IDOL in

front of a sold-out Dutch Apple Dinner

Theatre at the finals night competition on

Monday, June 4, in Lancaster. The emcee

of the evening will be Diane Dayton of

Dayton Communications.

Local celebrity judges R.J. Harris of

WHP580, Buddy King of The

Magnificent Men, Valerie Pritchett of

abc27, and Janelle Stelson of WGAL-8 will

select three finalists after the first round of

performances.

The three finalists will then perform a

second selection, after which the judges

and the audience will vote together to

select the 2012 Pennsylvania State SENIOR

IDOL. The winner will receive a limousine

trip for two to New York City to enjoy

dinner and a Broadway show.

Produced by On-Line Publishers, Inc.,

the 2012 PA STATE SENIOR IDOL

competition is brought to you by 50plus

Senior News. Media sponsors are abc27,

Blue Ridge Communications, WHP580,

and WHYL.

For more information, call On-Line

Publishers at (717) 285-1350 or visit

www.SeniorIdolPA.com to view clips from

previous years’ shows.

Congratulations to the 2012 PA STATE SENIOR IDOL Semifinalists!

And a special thank-you to our sponsors!

Frank FedeleWilliamsport

Margie SheafferNew Providence

2012 PA STATE

SENIOR IDOL

Victoria NewcomerMount Joy

Vicki KissingerGap

Larry GesslerLancaster

Lynn Henderson PayneNew Freedom

Cheri Coleman CampbellCoatesville

Constance Kuba FisherMechanicsburg

Dan KellyPhiladelphia

Don “Duke” LarsonBelleville

Tom LaNasaYork

Nick FerraroHarrisburg

Jeff MummaYork Haven

Deb OlsenManheim

Mark EttaroReading

For more information, please call (717) 285-1350

or visit www.SeniorIdolPA.com

?Media Sponsors:

Brought to you by: Presented by:

Drummer Deb Olsen of Manheim pounding out

“You Should Be Dancing” by The Bee Gees at the

PA STATE SENIOR IDOL auditions in Lancaster.

york county 50plus senior news june 2012

Documents

local couple

striking couple

mille boeshore

local bowling alley

benefits of bowling

adored bob

whats normal

whats notpage