Hearing Loss Association of Augusta Receives the Phoenix Award! by CAROLYN BRENNEMAN Hearing Loss Association of the Chapter, Who Worked Side by Answers

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HearingHearing LossLoss AssociationAssociation ofof AugustaAugusta receivesreceives thethe PhoenixPhoenix Award!Award! StoryStory onon PagePage 66 September 2011 Vol. 25, No. 9 Page 2 • September 2011 • Senior News • Augusta NIA Tips for Older Adults to Combat Heat-related Illnesses Special to Senior News • Being dehydrated is suffering from a heat-related Disease Control and Preven- • Age-related changes in the illness: tion’s (CDC) recommendations skin, such as decreased func- • Move them into an air con- for heat stress and older adults, tioning of small blood vessels ditioned or other cool place please visit http://www. cdc. s people age, their bod- A and sweat glands • Urge them to lie down and gov/nceh/extremeheat/index.ht ies lose some ability to adapt to rest ml. heat. They may have medical Lifestyle factors that can • Remove or loosen tight-fit- The Low Income Home conditions that are worsened by also increase the risk of hyper- ting or heavy clothing Energy Assistance Program heat. And their medications thermia include hot living quar- • Encourage them to drink (LIHEAP) within the could also reduce their ability ters, lack of transportation, water or juices if they are able Administration for Children and to respond to heat. The National overdressing, visiting over- to drink without choking, but Families in the U.S. Depart- Institute on Aging (NIA), part crowded places, and not under- avoid alcohol and caffeine ment of Health and Human of the National Institutes of standing how to respond to • Apply cold water, ice packs Services helps eligible house- Health, has some advice for weather conditions. Older peo- or cold wet cloths to the skin holds pay for home cooling and helping older people avoid ple, particularly those at special • Get medical assistance as heating costs. Individ-uals inter- heat-related illnesses, known risk, should pay attention to any soon as possible ested in applying for assistance collectively as hyperthermia. air pollution alert in effect. should contact their local or Hyperthermia occurs when the People without fans or air con- For more information on state LIHEAP agency. For more body overheats. Conditions ditioners should go to shopping hyperthermia from NIH, please information, go to www.acf. involving hyperthermia have malls, movie theaters, libraries visit http://www.nia.nih.gov/ hhs.gov/programs/ocs/liheap/ or different names, including heat or other places with air condi- HealthInformation/Publications/ www.acf. hhs.gov/ programs/ stroke, heat fatigue, heat syn- tioning. In addition, they can hyperthermia.htm ocs/liheap/brochure/brochure.ht cope (lightheadedness or faint- visit cooling centers which are To view the Center for ml. ing in the heat), heat cramps often provided by government and heat exhaustion. agencies, religious groups and Health-related factors that social service organizations in Agency on Aging promotes “Each may increase the risk of hyper- many communities. Heat stroke thermia include: is an advanced form of hyper- • Pre-existing diseases such as One Reach One” Campaign thermia. It occurs when the congestive heart failure, dia- by JEANETTE CUMMINGS are still highly body is overwhelmed by heat betes and chronic obstructive Director, Area Agency on Aging active; but great and unable to control its tem- pulmonary disease A Division of the CSRA Regional numbers of the perature. In heat stroke, the Development Center CSRA’s elders • Decreased ability to move body temperature is at least 104 cope with social around degrees Fahrenheit. Someone isolation, hunger, • Dementia or cognitive with heat stroke may have a The Area Agency on Aging unsafe living impairment encourages faith communities, civic conditions, and strong rapid pulse, lack of • Certain medications that groups, families and individuals to inadequate trans- sweating, dry flushed skin, may cause dehydration or that commit to the “Each One Reach portation,” said Jeanette faintness, staggering and mental may affect the responses to heat One” campaign – a campaign to con- Jeanette Cummings status changes such as confu- nect seniors with community mem- Cummings, by the heart, blood vessels or sion, combativeness, disorienta- bers of all ages through caregiving director of the Area Agency on sweat glands tion or even coma. Seek imme- supports, friendships, volunteering, Aging. • Being substantially over- diate medical attention for a and mentoring across the genera- “With a growing number of weight tions. older individuals, a shrinking num- person with any of these symp- • Drinking alcoholic bever- “Older adults deserve our deep- ber of caregivers, fewer workers to toms, especially an older adult. ages est respect for their lives of service support Social Security retirees and If you suspect that someone to this community, and many seniors less funding, success will only come from a coordinated response including faith communities, civic organizations, businesses and human serv- Do you have a leg wound that just ice providers. What we’re facing is much too large and complex for gov- won’t seem to heal? ernment agencies or nonprofit organ- If so, you may be eligible to participate in a research study that izations alone,” Cummings added. investigates a new product that may aid in the healing process. “Every CSRA resident is a part of the solution, and each of us must Diabetic Wounds • Pressure Ulcers • Venous Ulcers guarantee that no one in our community is left behind.” Arterial Ulcers • Cellulitis • Osteomyelitis • Infections A “Each One Reach One” presentation was held at the Kroc Center Now accepting new patients. on Monday, August 15th from 1-3 p.m. Call today for an appointment or screening. To request an “Each One Reach One” idea guide or presentation from the Area Agency on Aging, the public may call Jeanette Cummings at 706-210-2013, e-mail [email protected], or visit 629 Ronald Reagan Drive, Suite C www.areaagencyonaging.com. Evans, GA 30809 The Area Agency on Aging is a division of the CSRA Regional 706.868.0319 • 706.868.0320 Commission. Services are available Mon. - Fri.: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. through the Agency’s help center at 706-210-2018 or 888-922-4464. www.aiyandiabetescenter.com September 2011 • Senior News • Augusta • Page 3 AGENCY ALERT: Emergency Readiness for Older Adults and Caregivers by KATHLEEN ERNCE emergency preparedness kit for your- a backpack or travel bag, preferably likelihood that essential needs will Executive Director self and/or your loved ones doesn’t one that rolls, that has room for many still be met, even in an emergency sit- The Senior Citizens Council have to be complicated, but it should of the items listed above and that is uation. Augusta, Georgia contain vital supplies that will help pre-packed with the following items: You’ve gathered the information you and/or your loved ones survive • basic personal hygiene items, such you need. You’ve pulled together the until help arrives. Being ready for an as toilet paper, alcohol wipes, and gel emergency supplies you should have emergency means having the supplies hand sanitizers on hand. You’re ready, right? Not Once again we are in the you would need. • extra pair of prescription glasses quite. The third step – and for many, hurricane season and are reminded Your “stay at home” supplies: • change of clothing the most important – is to make a per- that personal emergency readiness These are the things you would need • compact rain slicker sonal emergency response plan. Do needs to be a priority for everyone, to survive safely in your home until • good pair of walking shoes and you have special needs? How will including older adults and caregivers. help can arrive which maybe several socks they be met in an emergency? No one Planning for an days or even a week or more. For • blanket or sleeping bag knows your situation better than you. emergency that planning purposes, you need to • two bottles of water, some break- So, you are in the best position to might never happen assume you would be without power fast bars, and some hard candy plan ahead. If you have limited – and that we cer- and would not be able to go out for • disposable dust masks mobility or are disabled, you may be tainly hope will food or water. Your household emer- • a copy of both your emergency able to register with your local fire never happen – may gency supplies should include: contacts list and your current medica- department or office of emergency not seem like a pri- • enough water to last 3 to 6 days tions list services for special assistance. If you ority; however, it (recommended quantity: one gallon use an electric wheelchair or scooter, per person per day.) Remember, the goal here is to consider keeping your old, manual Kathleen Ernce should be. No mat- ter where you live, • food – also enough for 3 to 6 give yourself a margin of prepared- powered model around for emergency your community is already working days – consisting of high energy ness to see you through until help can use. If you are receiving health care on emergency planning – but the items that won’t spoil and don’t arrive, or to get you safely through an services at home, ask your home emergency planning department is require cooking evacuation. So, think about what health provider about emergency pro- also counting on individuals to take • flashlights and extra batteries other items you might need, given cedures. For example, if you depend responsibility for being prepared at a • portable radio and extra batteries your situation. For example, if you on electric power for home dialysis or personal level. Hopefully, your per- • first aid kit have a car and would expect to use it infusion, you’ll want to know your sonal emergency planning will never • hand-operated can opener if you had to evacuate, you’ll want to options for temporary emergency be put to a test; however, keep in • light sticks (along with your flash- keep the gas tank at least half or even power or home infusion. mind that emergencies – and the dis- light and spare batteries, these are a three quarters full. This will be a bit This is a personal plan, but if you ruptions they cause – can come in safe, inexpensive alternative to can- inconvenient, because you’ll need to ask friends and neighbors to join in to many levels of intensity. You may dles). fill your tank twice as often; but that help you with your personal plan; never need your flashlight, portable • waterproof matches clearly beats worrying about running they will learn the importance of radio, and extra batteries because of a • a 3 to 6 day supply of your pre- out of fuel in a real emergency! And making a personal plan of their own powerful earthquake; but, you’ll be scription medications, together with if you own a pet, you’ll want to add and will appreciate you reminding glad you have them the next time a an up-to-date list of the medications an extra supply of pet food to your them to plan before the crisis. windstorm knocks out power to your you’re taking list. Again, this just means getting in For more information or to obtain area. • cell phone, if you have one – the habit of buying it at least a week a copy of the “Readiness Checklist,” Step 1: Know the basics. Learn remember to keep your cell phone or two before you run out. Keep in please call The Senior Citizens about the risks your particular com- charged at all times mind, by the way, that most emer- Council at 706-868-0120. munity faces; know how to do things • some cash or travelers’ checks gency shelters do not allow pets, like turning off your gas and electrici- • your emergency contact list, unless they are service animals, such Reprinted with permission by the Center for including the names, phone numbers, as a seeing eye dog. Communications and Customer Services. ty; get to know your neighbors, and “Just in Case” - a supplement to AGING IN learn about supplies. The first ingredi- and email addresses to give aid work- STRIDE – PLAN AHEAD, STAY CON- ent in preparing for almost anything ers in an emergency. Step 3: Make a personal plan. NECTED, KEEP MOVING. - Christine is a little practical information of the Many older persons have special Himes Fordyce, M.D., Dennis E. Kenny, risks your community faces. Consider Your “evacuation bag:” These are needs relating to medications, med- J.D., Elizabeth N. Oettinger, Caresource the things you would need to have for ical equipment, mobility, and support Healthcare Communications. Copyright hurricanes, earthquakes, a power 2006, Administration on Aging, Washington, plant or chemical storage complex a safe evacuation, if that became nec- services; making a personal emer- DC 20201; phone: (202) 401-4541 Email: nearby, a manufacturing plant, rail- essary. Your evacuation bag should be gency readiness plan increases the www.aoa.gov. road tracks. If disasters strike with little or no warning, are you at risk in your community? Knowing the basics will help you know what risks you may face and will help you to be prepared. Do you know the answer to these questions: • If there were an evacuation order, what is the recommended route from where you live? • If you don’t drive, what are your transportation options? • Where is the nearest emergency shelter? • Where are the shutoff valves for your household utilities (gas,electrici- ty, water)? • Do you know how to use them? If they take a special tool, is it kept right there, ready to use?

Step 2: Have your emergency supplies ready. The emergency supplies should include items you and/or your loved ones would need to survive in your home until help arrives. This kit should include a personal evacuation bag, that is partially packed and ready to go! A checklist can help you get started and to know the steps you should be taking. The Page 4 • September 2011 • Senior News • Augusta

Times Not Forgotten Those dreaded shores on the farm by CHRISTINE COLEMAN with the poisonous mixture used. vine, but pretty stopped there. One Later when weevils “punctured” portion of our corn acreage was Serving Augusta & the CSRA cotton squares, all of children designated to have these beans Website Today, we seldom think walked down the cotton rows and planted between each stalk of corn. about how things were long ago. www.seniornewsga.com gathered the punctured squares The beans were used to feed our We have all the modern conven- while eggs were still inside. These farm animals. We shelled the beans www.seniornewsgeorgia.com iences, so we tend to forget how squares were destroyed before wee- without use of gloves, but that was life was on the farm. There were vils could hatch and enter other another chore that was necessary. Editor/Columnist several tasks that had to be done healthy squares still on the stalk. Cleaning the stalls where our Faye Jones which was bothersome and disliked Next, farm folks walked along each mules were housed was a job Email: [email protected] by all. Today’s children need to row and sprayed the stalks with a dreaded by my brothers; but, again, know how it was “back then,” and dry mixture of arsenic. This it was something that had to be the rest of us need to be reminded. method was not as messy as the done. After the farm chores were Now, I know folks living in town first, and it helped some too. ended for our mules, they spent Advertising Account had their unpleasant tasks also, but Again, only grown-ups handled much time in their stalls eating and Executives I don’t think theirs were as bad as this procedure. As more years went drinking. Their stalls had to be ours. by, however, nothing could stop the cleaned. My father believed in car- Carolyn Brenneman I recall when I was young, boll weevil. Farmers had to stop ing for his animals 706-407-1564 Papa and my older brothers trying to grow cotton. They had to After many years, King Cotton 800-787-1886 “mopped” our cotton stalks each turn to other crops for their liveli- has become prosperous again. [email protected] year. Several pieces of cotton mate- hood. Farmers are busy planting and rial were tied on the end of a stick growing. The boll weevil is no (much like the way people mop Fodder pulling longer a threat. Science has eradi- Columnists barbecue today while it is being This was another dreaded job, cated him. With their modern Carolyn Brenneman cooked over coals). In a bucket, but one which was very necessary. equipment, farmers can plant, tend Dr. Bill Baggett strychnine, water and syrup were Leaves had to be stripped from and gather at will. Added to this, Christine Coleman mixed. Our men folks would dip a corn stalks after the stalks had there is not the need for mules as Kathleen Ernce mop in the bucket and walk along died. The leaves were pulled, tied was the case “back then.” Lisa Petsche each cotton row. They’d dip each into bundles and carried to the barn I didn’t mention cotton picking, cotton stalk in its top. to feed our mules during the win- corn pulling or woodcutting. There ********* The result was boll weevils ter. I didn’t pull fodder, but I was always something that had to Published monthly. Business were either killed or slowed down helped carry the tied bundles to a be done on the farm. Office is located at 115 Bigham in their devastating work on cotton designated area to be picked up ********* Drive, Warner Robins, GA bolls. Only grown-ups mopped cot- when the wagon came for it. Christine Coleman lives in 31088. Circulation: Metro ton. There was no way children Then, there were the Velvet Swainsboro. Feel free to E-mail Atlanta, 31,000; Augusta, were allowed to come into contact Beans. They hung pretty on the her at [email protected]. 13,500; Macon/Central Georgia, 8,000. Editorial and advertising copy deadline is the 15th of the month. Preference is given to editorial copy submitted earliest. Spiritual Notes Publishers do not accept any liability whatsoever for any material supplied by advertisers “Weeding” or editorial organizations including the use of trademarks, logo- by Dr. Bill Baggett appeared.” This disturbed the ser- everything under the sun strangle types, slogans, or other service Minister to Seniors vants who thought the man did not what was heard and nothing comes marks, or any claims made by Dunwoody Baptist Church sow good seeds and wanted to pull of it. The seed cast on good earth is such organizations and such them up. 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But when son who hears the kingdom news, Dunwoody Baptist Church, 1445 Copyright 1987 the grain had sprouted and pro- but weeds or worry and illusions Mt. Vernon Road, Atlanta, GA Senior News & Views of Georgia duced a crop, then the weeds also about getting more and wanting 30338; phone 770-280-1200. September 2011 • Senior News • Augusta • Page 5 Poets’ Corner ANOTHER DAY BEGINS Her smile is vivacious, her OUR CHURCH glory as we praise and remember by Nina Clauss enthusiasm is great, by Doris A. “Dot” Jones why He came. Hoping all who enter Her value to us is too high to rate. will do the same. As I plant my feet in the light of day, It’s not a cathedral with spires I’ll not feel bad, I will pause to pray. She’s our doctor, our lawyer, our reaching high. Our building is not It’s not in grandeur and style, ritual When I awake in the morning from therapist and much, much more, mightily grand to the eye. and worshipping a building or the the bed I fall, We, the residents, love her to her people in charge. What happens today Lord, is yours very core. But, it’s what’s inside that beauty can to call. make, the people who are there, the No... it’s giving ourselves in a man- Please show me the path you want Tracy, you give us hope and a zest Lord’s grace to partake. ner so large, the Lord dwells within me to take, for living, and He’s in charge. Your guidance I live by and will We thank you for the love and The congregation is not large, in never forsake. support you’ve been giving. comparison small, but their hearts So... remember when you enter the I’ve trusted you forever it seems, are loving and open to all. door, He’s there to welcome with You’ve been there for me, even in You give us the ambition to do things open arms, anyone who truly dreams. in our advanced age we wouldn’t, Our Church is proud to have the believes Jesus is the Church and it’s Answered my prayers most of the Without you, the activities we’ve Lord in attendance, as we gather in His love that warms, not the building time, done.... we couldn’t. His name to worship and honor, in that calms. I call on Jesus, when I’ve a mountain to climb. Selfishly we wish you would never When I talk to Jesus everything leave, becomes clear, But we wish you and your family the Canoe enthusiast makes water safety It’s almost like I hear your voice in best... you better believe. my ear. ********* part of mainstream education I talk to the Lord every day in by SUSAN LARSON Bolton watched paddlers who had prayer, THE LITTLE GIRL IN ME experience paddling in a lake but were It is comforting to know how much by Brenda G. Partridge-Brown clueless about paddling on a river. He He cares. even witnessed someone standing up in I know there are people who never The little girl in me, For David Bolton, when it came a canoe and climbing over her partner to pray, feels oh’ so very happy, to canoeing, one thing just seemed to escape a spider that had fallen from a Could be they don’t know there’s a well loved without one flow into another. tree, causing the craft to capsize. He soon got involved educating the public judgement day. responsibility! “I first paddled at summer camp when I was a Boy Scout,” Bolton said. about water safety with guidelines. I’ve lived for the Lord all of my That’s the little girl in me! A state law requires that personal years, She often thinks about how sweet For the next three decades, however, even with all the time he spent on the floatation devices be on the boat, but He has helped me dry so many of my and easy life used to be! water during his service in the Navy, UCR and GCA strongly suggest the PFD tears. That’s the little girl in me! canoeing just wasn’t something he could be worn. Other guidelines include wear- You bring joy and happiness to all The little girl in me, work into his life. ing a helmet, keeping a rudimentary first who know, still believes in fair tales, “I picked it back up in about 2003. I aid kit on board, having a whistle Of your mansion above, where we all wishing wells, went looking for a boat and a friend attached to your PFD to blow three want to go. blowing out my birthday candles, gave me a canoe,” Bolton said. times if you are in trouble, and a knife What a glorious reunion when we all and dreams come true! But he did more than just paddle on the outside of your PFD to cut yourself free if you get tangled on a tree or a meet above, That’s the little girl in me! along. It didn’t take long for him to get involved with Paddle Georgia, Georgia rope. And of course, never paddle alone. Seeing my family, multiplied by The little girl in me’s imagination Canoeing Association, Georgia River Bolton has also put his paddling God’s love. is so wide, Network, Rivers Alive and Upper skills to use by cleaning up rivers with ********* it’s deeper than the deep blue sea! Chattahoochee Riverkeepers, all volun- UCR. That’s the little girl inside of me! teer organizations that help keep our “We find pool floats, shoes, clothes, A SILENT STUDY She will never let me forget what life rivers safe and clean. coolers, truck tires, car tires, and you’d by Vera King was like, “In my third year with Paddle be surprised how many tennis balls.” being a little girl growing up in a big Georgia, they needed safety boaters. If you think any of these activities There’s a skeleton in my closet world. There was enough white water they might float your boat, opportunities My silent bodyguard ********* needed someone to point out the way so abound for both experienced paddlers you don’t run over a rock or get carried and beginners. For more information Altho it has no body away with an eddy.” visit www.chattahoochee.org. I’ll give it an award

It helps me keep from pride As tho I had something to hide The area’s only Or wonder what’s my status quo If everyone knew what I know Stroke Rehabilitation Accredited facility This hanging rack of shaky bones • Unique rehab-ready stroke unit Let our experts help you regain your independence after a stroke! Instills also humility • 24/7 Physician led stroke team As I try to make amends For things that only I can see • Stroke support groups in Augusta and Aiken I wish I knew the ending • Sports and Leisure Of this story I now tell • Outpatient therapy, Have you checked your closet lately including Bioness YOU may have one as well. ********* • Transitional living

A POEM ABOUT TRACY by Frederic Holland, Sr.

Tracy’s office is located on the first floor, The title of Resident Activities Manager is on her door.

But to the residents of our senior citizens’ home, 1355 Independence Drive • Augusta, Georgia 30901 • (706) 724-7746 • Toll Free 1-866-4-WALTON She is much more. www.wrh.org Page 6 • September 2011 • Senior News • Augusta On the Cover Hearing Loss Association of Augusta receives the Phoenix Award! by CAROLYN BRENNEMAN Hearing Loss Association of the chapter, who worked side by answers. Our packet contains a Augusta! In the past year, the side with Gloria in helping to brochure about the chapter, help- Photos by Carolyn Augusta Chapter has successfully revive the chapter, also attended ful hints, a business card for con- worked diligently to rebuild its the convention and was on hand tacting officers, information con- COVER membership and revive the chap- to share in this great effort. Gloria cerning National, and other infor- Gloria Ireland, Debbie Rish, mational paperwork in regard to and Gayle Tison show the ter. And so, on June 16th at the was presented the Phoenix Award Phoenix Award National Convention in which bestowed honor on the technological advances.” Washington D.C., the first ever Augusta Chapter for the hard The chapter's purpose is to Phoenix Award was presented to work of its officers in revitalizing open the world of communication the President of the Augusta the Augusta Chapter to assist for people with hearing loss by This is certainly a heart- chapter, Gloria Ireland. In addi- those who suffer in silence from providing information, education, warming story concerning the tion, Gayle Tison, Treasurer of hearing loss. support and advocacy in the local The Phoenix Award itself was community. So what goes on at created and presented for the very the monthly meetings? “We try to first time this year to specifically provide and cover a wide range of honor the Augusta Chapter. This topics at our monthly meetings,” award is symbolic of the mytho- says Gayle. This includes educa- logical Phoenix bird who arose tion on new technological from near extinction. The award advances, providing family sup- now will become an annual award port, choosing the right equip- from this point forward. ment for particular needs, psycho- “Personally, I was tremen- logical effects, closed captioning, dously thrilled for the chapter to assistive listening devices, learn- receive this special recognition ing about the loop system, hear- from the National organization,” ing dogs and other important says Gayle, “and to learn, too, information. “We also will offer that the award was being created referrals to anyone needing assis- especially for us!” Gayle was tance in finding professional help excited to have the State and to address a particular situation,” National representatives who had says Gayle. Gathering of members for the business meeting of the Augusta Chapter supported and offered their guid- The chapter also has three ance to them were properly rec- social events scheduled each year ognized, as well. “We simply – a Christmas pot luck dinner, a could not have done what we did fish fry in April and a May lunch- without them,” says Gayle. eon. And of course, other main The Augusta Chapter’s mem- means of contacting members is bership is growing quickly. through the monthly newsletter. Debbie Rish, a warm and truly Come by and check out the gracious member and former two- Augusta Chapter which meets the term President, believes that visi- third Monday of the month from tors need to be greeted and recog- September-May. The meetings are nized at the meetings. “I believe held at First Baptist Church of that our ‘Welcome Packet’ is a Augusta at 3500 Walton Way in wonderful tool for anyone that the Walton Bldg., Adult Building, first attends our meetings,” says Room 100, from 5:30 pm to 7:00 Debbie. “For those with hearing pm. This is a fantastic organiza- loss, learning to cope with this tion for hearing impaired persons loss is a new role in one’s life and and their families. the individual is looking for Check it out! THE LEDGES APARTMENTS

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The Harmony River Chorus performing a cappella harmony Meet the Augusta Harmony River Chorus! by CAROLYN BRENNEMAN shows, community events, and annual competitions. They also Photography used with permission have Quartets that perform for by the Harmony River Chorus special occasions. So just what kind of music do they sing? Well, some of the repertoire includes o you love to sing a cap- D modern ballads, popular show pella harmony, dress up in cos- tunes, gospel music, jazz and other tumes and perform for audiences? styles. Then the Harmony River Chorus may be just for you. This great Harmony River Chorus is organization consists of female always seeking out new singers to singers, who sing the praises of join in the harmonies and fun. Not barbershop and four-part harmony only do they love sharing music for the community. They meet reg- with others, but they love learning ularly to practice, perform, have more about the art of four-part a fun, and form life-long friendships cappella harmony. Vocal instruc- and enjoy great fellowship. The tion is a regular part of chorus Great performance of the quartet ladies are more than just an rehearsals, and a very important ensemble. They are part of a fami- component of the chorus experi- ly and they love getting together ence. So if you think that you may each week, sharing friendships as need some vocal help in a cappella well as learning about and making singing, you will get your share of great music. Currently the group great coaching. has singers of all ages, all walks of Do you like to sing? If so, life, and from all parts of the please visit the Harmony River Central Savannah River Area. Chorus and discover your inner Shannon Axon, who has been with diva! The perfect way to find out the group for five years, says “I more about them and the music have made some great friendships style, is to sit in on one of their here. We, as a group, share some- rehearsals. All are welcome! You'll thing so special – we love the art have the opportunity to hear them form, each other and truly love to perform four-part, a cappella har- MAPLES FERRY ALL BRICK have a great time!” mony, and you may be invited to Harmony River Chorus, a join them on the risers to experi- chapter of Sweet Adelines ence the music, friendship and fun PATIO HOMES International, a non-profit organi- for which Harmony River Chorus Starting at $149,900. In the Heart of Evans! zation of approximately 30,000 are known! For more information members in choruses and quartets visit http://harmonyriverchorus. worldwide, performs barbershop org/. Looking for a builder that will build your home with your special and a cappella harmony at annual Start signing today! needs and desires using their basic plans? Pick one of the remaining lots, plan, brick colors and features you desire. Your home can be completed from start to finish in 45 to 60 days (weather permit- ting).

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The Next Chapter Winged Obsession: The Pursuit of the World’s Most Notorious Butterfly Smuggler Vintage Gardens Book Reviews by work by Jessica Speart explores the prof- ANNE B. JONES, PhD itable and prolific butterfly trade. The most fascinating aspect of Winged At Sweetwater Obsession is Speart’s undercover work. A Winged Obsession: The Pursuit freelance journalist specializing in wildlife of the World’s Most Notorious enforcement issues, Speart was determined to Senior Living at its best! Butterfly Smuggler learn firsthand about the world of butterfly smuggling. Putting herself at risk, she Enjoy the quiet gazebo Jessica Speart plunged into the seething underbelly of this William Morrow, New York, 2011 criminal activity. with flowers, horseshoe One of the most well known insect pit, individual gardening Haunted Inns of the Southeast transporters is Yoshi Kojima, known as the “Kingpin of Butterfly Smugglers.” Calling areas, and a community John F. 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The book is filled COME ON HOME! 3 Murrah Road Extension explain his purchase. Recently, two neigh- with descriptions of intoxicatingly beautiful bors claimed to have seen a big gray cat with butterflies as well as beetles, and gives star- N. Augusta, SC 29860 large black spots and a bushy black tail. tling insights into the dark and deceitful Section 8 vouchers accepted and transferable (803) 819-3139 In the wake of these incidents I decided world of illegal insect trafficking. from Georgia to South Carolina! to learn more about the illegal importation of ********* Monday-Friday, 9 am-3 pm non-native species by ordering Winged You may contact Anne at annebjones Equal Housing Opportunity Saturday, by appointment Obsession for our review. This nonfiction @msn.com; annebjones.com. September 2011 • Senior News • Augusta • Page 9 Preservation of Place: The Art of Edward Rice on exhibit at the Morris Museum of Art Special to Senior News images haunt the imagination and tural subjects exclusively – depict- Museum of Art and the Morris mirror the lost architecture of the ing the historic structures that sur- Museum of Art in Georgia; and the Old South. They preserve a sense of rounded and inspired him. In 1990 Ogden Museum of Southern Art in self as much as they do a sense of he relocated his studio to its current New Orleans. Organized by the Morris Southern history.“ location in North Augusta in a build- Preservation of Place: The Art of Museum of Art, Preservation of ing that once served that community Edward Rice will be accompanied Place: The Art of Edward Rice Artist Biography as its jail. by a ninety-six catalogue of the opened August 27 at the Morris Born and raised in North His long-ago decision to devote same title. Produced and published Museum. This exhibition features Augusta, South Carolina, Edward his life to painting was fateful. He by the Morris Museum of Art, the thirty paintings produced since 1982 Rice began to study art at an early has become a much-recognized exhibition catalogue will be avail- by the noted realist, drawn from pri- age in North Augusta. He crossed painter whose work is represented in able for purchase through the Morris vate and public collections from the Savannah River to continue his public and private collections Museum of Art store. across the south. One of the most studies in Augusta, Georgia, at the around the world. He is a past recip- The Morris Museum of Art was inclusive overviews of Rice’s career Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art and ient of a South Carolina Arts founded in 1985 and opened to the to-date, the exhibition remains on at Augusta College with painters Commission Artist Fellowship and a public in 1992. It is the oldest muse- display through November 20, 2011. Eugenia Comer, David Jones, and National Endowment for the um in the country that is devoted to “His painterly skills, combined Freeman Schoolcraft, who became Arts/Southern Arts Federation the art and artists of the American with the instincts of a serious archi- his particular friend and mentor. Regional Fellowship. His paintings South. The museum’s permanent tectural historian, have combined to After studying with Schoolcraft, have been included in exhibitions at collection holds approximately five create a body of work that is note- Rice commenced his own teaching Babcock Galleries, New York; thousand works of art that date from worthy for its elegance, precision, career and became director and Gerald Peters Gallery, Santa Fe; and the late-eighteenth century to the and devotion to the telling detail. artist-in-residence at the Gertrude Heath Gallery, Atlanta; among oth- present. The Morris is open to the His depiction of the obvious and the Herbert Institute of Art. Then, in ers. His work is included in the col- public Tuesday through Saturday, forgotten, the historic and generic— 1982, he left that position to focus lections of the Gibbes Museum of 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., and on the often overlooked—is more than exclusively on his own art. He Art, the Columbia Museum of Art, Sunday, noon–5:00 p.m. For more a simple architectural record” said established a studio in a building the South Carolina State Museum, information about the Morris Kevin Grogan, director of the near the Savannah River and, for the the Greenville County Museum of Museum of Art, visit www.themor- Morris Museum of Art. “These first time, began painting architec- Art in South Carolina; the Georgia ris.org or call 706-724-7501.

Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art presents 31st annual Juried Fine Art Competition and Exhibition A Sense of Place 2011 About Juror Tom Hammond nity. The Gertrude Herbert Institute of of Art presents over 20 exhibitions each Tom Hammond, noted printmaker Art serves as the only independent non- year, spotlighting regional, national, and September 16 - October 14 and professor emeritus at the University profit visual arts school and contempo- international artists in a variety of styles. of Georgia’s Lamar Dodd School of Art, rary art gallery in the Central Savannah ********* is serving as juror for A Sense of Place River Area, offering studio art classes WALKER-MACKENZIE STUDIO Special to Senior News 2011. Over the past 30 years Hammond and workshops on an ongoing basis for AND WARE’S FOLLY GALLERY has exhibited extensively in solo and art enthusiasts of all ages, from begin- HOURS:Tuesday -Friday, 10 a.m. - 5 group shows throughout the United ners to professionals. As a contemporary p.m., Saturday by appointment. Free States and abroad. His work is held in art gallery, the Gertrude Herbert Institute Admission! numerous public and private collections, The Gertrude Herbert Institute including the Royal Museum of Art, of Art in Augusta, Georgia is pleased to Antwerp, Belgium; the Metropolitan present the opening of the 31st annual A Museum of Art, New York; the Sense of Place Juried Fine Art Southeastern Center for Contemporary Competition and Exhibition on Friday, Art, Winston-Salem, North Carolina; and September 16, 2011. A Sense of Place the Mint Museum of Art, Charlotte, seeks to recognize the outstanding quali- North Carolina. Hammond holds a mas- ty and diversity of work being generated ter of arts from East Carolina University by contemporary American artists. and also studied at Atelier 17 in Paris. Serving as juror for the exhibition is Tom Hammond, noted printmaker and Related Events professor emeritus at the University of A Sense of Place 2011: Opening Georgia’s Lamar Dodd School of Art. Reception and Awards Presentation Mr. Hammond selected 39 works, repre- Friday, September 16, 2011, 6:00 – 8:00 senting 21 states for inclusion in this p.m., Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art, year’s exhibition. Hammond will select 506 Telfair Street three particularly outstanding works of Now in its 31st year, this annual art for receipt of cash merit awards, to national juried fine art competition and be announced at the opening reception exhibition seeks to recognize the out- on September 16, and will conduct a standing quality and diversity of work gallery talk on the juried exhibition for being generated by contemporary guests. A Sense of Place 2011 will American artists. Juried by Tom remain on view through October 14, Hammond, noted printmaker and profes- 2011. sor emeritus at the University of “The Gertrude Herbert Institute of Georgia’s Lamar Dodd School of Art, Art is committed to showing the best the exhibition features 39 artists from contemporary work, and part of that throughout the United States. Hammond commitment is reflected in the Institute’s will select three particularly outstanding advocacy for displaying some of the works of art for receipt of cash merit finest examples of modern art. A Sense awards, to be announced at the opening of Place has earned a reputation as a reception, and will conduct a gallery talk superior juried competition and exhibi- on the juried exhibition for guests. Free tion, thanks in large part to the quality of admission. entries received and the repute of jurors used,” said Rebekah Henry, Executive Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art Director. Founded in 1937 and housed in his- This annual national juried fine art toric Ware’s Folly (c. 1818) and the competition and exhibition reinforces the Walker-Mackenzie Studio (c. 1907), the Institute’s 74-year legacy, providing pro- mission of the Gertrude Herbert Institute fessional exhibition opportunities for of Art is to provide opportunities for emerging and professional artists alike, visual arts education and to develop and reveals a provocative glimpse of the visual arts awareness and appreciation state of art today. throughout the greater Augusta commu- Page 10 • September 2011 • Senior News • Augusta

GA 30830; 706-437-8007 Courtney Senior Center • Glascock County Senior Center 49 Roy St., Wagener, SC; 564-5211 Anita May; 568 Brassell Park Ln., Gibson, GA • Senior Bingo: 3rd Fri., 2 p.m., Free 30810; 706-598-3050 • Canasta Club: Wednesdays, 12 noon, Free • Grovetown Senior Center Harrison-Caver Park Augusta/CSRA Betty Laverty; 103 W. Robinson Ave., 4181 Augusta Rd., Clearwater, SC; 593-4698 Grovetown, GA 30813; 706-210-8699 Aiken County Recreation Center • Betty Hill Senior Citizens Center 917 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Graniteville, SC; Cathie Birdsong; 330 Waters Work Rd., Sparta, 663-6142 GA 31087; 706-444-7532 Roy Warner Park • Harlem Senior Center 4287 Festival Trail Rd., Wagener, SC; 564- Tina Sidener; 405 B West Church St., Harlem, 6149 CCAALLEENNDDAARR GA 30814; 706-449-8400 ********* • Jefferson County Senior Center Academy for Lifelong Marie Swint; 209 E. 7th St., Louisville, GA Learning, USC-Aiken 30434; 478-625-8820 Information: 803-641-3288 • McDuffie Senior Center ********* Augusta State University appointment for a needed service, call 706- Melinda Hill; 304 Greenway St., Thomson, Hearing Loss Association of Augusta Continuing Education 868-0120 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. GA 30824; 706-595-7502 Meetings are held on the 3rd Monday, • Online Courses: Go to classes in your paja- ********* • Jenkins County Senior Center September to May, at First Baptist Church of mas, at anytime day or night. Go to CSRA Senior Centers Shirley Chance; 998 College Ave., Millen, GA Augusta. For information on the organization www.ced.aug.edu and click on ONLINE Over 60? Enjoy socializing, parties, cards, 30442; 478-982-4213 please contact Gloria Ireland, President, at COURSES. Contact Byron Widener for more crafts, Bingo and travel? Interested in staying • Lincoln County Senior Center 706-733-3034. information at 706-667-4215. healthy and active? Tired of eating lunch Pam Parton; 160 May Ave., Lincolnton, GA ********* ********* alone? If you answered YES to these questions, 30817; 706-359-3760 Hephzibah Lions Club The Senior Citizens Council then you need to check out a Senior Center • Sylvania Senior Center Meets the 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7 p.m., Jesse 218 Oak Street North, Suite L near you! Cathy Forehand; 209 E. Ogeechee St., Carroll Community Center, Windsor Spring Augusta, GA 30907; 706-868-0120 • Blythe Area Recreation Department Sylvania, GA 30467; 912-564-7727 Rd., Hephzibah. For additional information www.seniorcitizenscouncil.org Patricia Strakosch; 3129 Highway 88, Blythe, • Taliaferro County Senior Center contact Lion David Usry, President, at 706- The Senior Citizens Council is open GA 30805; 706-592-6668 Allene Oliver; 119 Commerce St., 592-2752. Monday through Friday for the following serv- • Carrie J. Mays Recreation Center Crawfordville, GA 30631; 706-456-2611 ********* ices: Sheryl Jones; 1015 11th Ave., Augusta, GA • Warren County Senior Center Morris Museum of Art • Advocacy Programs including: Caseworker 30901; 706-821-2831 Gwanda Murray; 48 Warren St., Warrenton, 1 Tenth Street at Riverwalk in Augusta Services; Caregiver Support and Information; • East View Community Center GA 30828; 706-465-3539 Riverfront Center. Call 706-724-7501 for more Bill Paying and Money Management; Benefits Roberta Sullivan; 644 Aiken St., Augusta, GA • Washington County Council on Aging information or visit the Museum’s website at Counseling including information about the 30901; 706-722-2302 Jane Colson; 466 Maurice Friedman Rd., www.the morris.org. new Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plans; • HH Brigham Senior Center Sandersville, GA 31082; 478-552-0898 (Mon., • Indie Films: Concrete Steel & Paint, Sept. 14 and, Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Pat Jenner; 2463 Golden Camp Rd., Augusta, Tues, and Thurs.) ********* Prevention. GA 30906; 706-772-5456 478-552-0013 Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art • Foster Grandparent Program and Senior • McBean Community Center • Wilkes County Located at 506 Telfair Street, Augusta. Call Companion Program: Limited income persons Willamae Shaheed; 1155 Hephzibah-McBean Diana Hall; 108 Marshall St., Washington, GA 706-722-5465 for information. age 60 and older needed to work from 15 to 40 Rd., Hephzibah, GA 30815; 706-560-1814 or 30673; 706-678-2518 ********* hours a week with special-needs children or 706-560-2628 • Shiloh Comprehensive Community Center Caregiver Support Group adults. Call for complete details. • Sand Hills Community Center Elizabeth Jones; 1635 15th St., Augusta, GA Are you caring for a spouse or parent? Join • Retired and Senior Volunteer Program: Are Lillie Rosier; 2540 Wheeler Rd., Augusta, GA 30901; 706-738-0089 other caregivers to share experiences, gather you looking for a fun and exciting way to 30904; 706-842-1912 or 706-842-1916 ********* practical resources and find the support you make a difference in the community? RSVP • New Bethlehem Community Center, Inc. H. H. Brigham Senior Center need. The group meets the 3rd Monday of each offers persons age 55 or older an opportunity Millicent E. West; 1336 Conklin Ave., 2463 Golden Camp Rd., Augusta month at 6:30 p.m. at the Friedman Branch to apply their skills and experience to meet Augusta, GA 30901; 706-722-0086 Contact: Patricia A. Jenner Library located at 1447 Jackson Road in critical community needs. RSVP pairs talented • Bessie Thomas Community Center 706-772-5456; 1 a.m.-3 p.m. Augusta. For more information contact volunteers with their choice of a variety of Jeff Asman; 5913 Euchee Creek Dr., ********* Georgia Jopling, Caregiver Specialist, Area non-profit, health care, government, and faith- Grovetown, GA 30813; 706-556-0308 Aiken County Parks, Recreation & Tourism Agency on Aging, 706-210-2000 or 888-922- based organizations. Call for complete details. • Burke County Senior Center 902 Vaucluse Rd., Aiken, SC 29801; 803-642- 4464. 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Al-Anon and Alateen Groups Volunteers Needed Walton West, 2501 Center West Pkwy., 706- Calendar Al-Anon and Alateen Groups meet in var- The Retired and Senior Volunteer 533-3094. from page 10 ious locations in the CSRA Mon.-Sat. For Program is seeking volunteers in • Spinal Cord Injury Support Group: 2nd information or a listing of meeting in the area Aiken/Barnwell/Edgefield Counties at ACTS, Thurs., 5-6 p.m., Walton Outpatient Therapy ********* call 706-738-7984. To locate meeting through- Aiken Area Council on Aging, Barnwell Center, 706-823-8504. Augusta Museum of History out Georgia call 800-568-1615. Hospital and Health Department, Community • Amputee Support Group: 3rd Thurs., Noon-1 560 Reynolds Street in downtown Augusta. ********* Ministry of North Augusta, Cumbee Center, p.m., Walton Rehabilitation Health System, Call 706-722-8454 for events information. Augusta Area Newcomers Club Generations Unlimited, Golden Harvest, 1355 Independence Dr., 706-823-8504. • Into the Interior: A History of the Georgia The Augusta Area Newcomers Club is a Habitat for Humanity, NHC Healthcare, Our ********* Railroad and Banking Company: Ongoing non-profit organization that helps people who Lady of the Valley, Public Schools, Salvation Rape Crisis and Sexual Assault Services • Augusta’s Story: Ongoing are new to the area get acclimated, make Army, Senior Net, SPCA, Trinity Mission Seeking Volunteer Advocates • Celebrating a Grand Tradition, the Sport of friends, and get involved with charitable organ- Health & Rehab, VOICE, Women in Unity. Volunteers are needed in Richmond, Burke, Golf: Ongoing izations. We offer a variety of activities such as Duties include delivering meals, office admin- Jefferson and McDuffie Counties. Advocates • The Godfather of Soul, Mr. James Brown: golf, book groups, and dining out. We will istration, crocheting, tutoring, etc. If you are must be able to respond to hospitals in their Ongoing have a luncheon on April 21st at The Partridge 55 or older and interested in giving back to our area within 30 minutes. Contact Dinah at 706- • Brown Bag History Series: Adaptive Reuse of Inn. The speaker is Michelle Nicholson who community, please contact Dana Caines or 774-2746 or email [email protected] for Historic Buildings, Wed., Sept. 7, 12:30 p.m. will speak about Safaris and Travel Sherry Hajec 803-648-6836 ext. 223 or 224. complete details. • Mangelly Accordion Band to Perform on Adventures. For reservations please contact ********* ********* Grandparents Day: Sun., Sept. 11, 2 p.m. [email protected] or call Augusta Chapter Of The Embroiderers’ Cookbook For Sale – $15.00 ********* Susan Salisbury at 706-814-6297. Guild Of America 400 Delicious Recipes! Great Gift Idea! Lucy Craft Laney ********* Anyone with an appreciation of embroi- Purchase at Making Ends Meet Bargain Center, Museum of Black History Service Corps of Retired Executives dery is welcome. Chapter consists of women 3850 Washington Rd., Martinez, La Petite www.lucycraftlaneymuseum.com The Service Corps of Retired Executives with diverse backgrounds, experience, and Plaza. Call 706-724-3576 for events information. (SCORE) provides counseling and mentoring ages who share an interest and pleasure in ********* ********* to business people who are starting up a new needlework. Meetings include a review of local Augusta Genealogical Society to Present All- "Dance with Us” business or who are expanding one that is needlework activities, some hands-on stitching, Day Seminar The Augusta Chapter of USA Ballroom ongoing. SCORE is a non-profit, public service refreshments, and socialization. Meets the 1st The Augusta Genealogical Society will present Dance invites beginners to pros to our FIRST organization, affiliated with the SBA. There is Mon. of each month at Alliance Missionary an all-day seminar entitled “Our Civil War SATURDAY social dance at the Elks Lodge never a charge for our services. Call 706-793- Church, 2801 Ingleside Dr., Augusta. For addi- Ancestors: Show Us The Records” featuring #205 on Elkdom Court. Members $8 and Non- 9998, Mon. - Fri., from 9 a.m. - 12 noon. tional information call Natalie Farrell at 706- speakers Robert Scott Davis, Dr. Lee Ann members $12 starting with a complimentary ********* 736-5508. Caldwell, and Patricia E. Kruger on Sat., Aug. beginner's dance lesson at 6:30 p.m. and also Phinizy Swamp Events ********* 6, at Augusta State University. Info and regis- one by different local studios at 8:00 p.m. 706-828-2109 Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group tration form available at augustagensociety.org. For more information contact Norma ********* Meets 3rd Tues., 7 p.m., Brandon Wilde ********* Holder at 806-868-0213, Marie Perotto at 706- Find Your Voice Retirement Community, Evans. For details call Westobou Festival 863-1180 or Jean Avery at 706-863-4186. Aiken Toastmasters meet on the first and 706-854-3519 or 706-854-3501. Sept. 29 - Oct. 8. For events and ticket infor- ********* third Thursday of each month, 6:45 p.m., at ********* mation visit www.westoboufestival.com. Augusta Christian Singles Dance Odell Weeks Center on Whiskey Road in CSRA Parkinson Support Group ********************** Dances held each Saturday night, 7-11 Aiken. Guests are always welcome. For addi- Meets monthly, St. John Towers p.m., at Ballroom Dance Center, 525 Grand tional information call 803-648-7833. Dining Room, 724 Greene St., Slam Dr., Evans. Admission includes compli- ********* Augusta. For details call 706-364- mentary dance lessons 7-8 p.m., refreshments Senior Volunteers Needed 1662. 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