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KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY July 2016 • 3 Goff pens guide on navigating healthcare system By Kevin Groenhagen nal-World when he was a high school senior, spent more than two decades at everal years after Marsha Henry The Washington Post, and then returned SGoff’s mother, June, died, Goff to the Journal-World in 1993. and her sister, Vicki Julian, were driv- According to Goff, she has the abil-
ing home to Lawrence from Topeka. ity to get interested in just about any PHOTO KEVIN GROENHAGEN Goff had long blamed herself for her subject. After taking care of her mother mother’s death since she was unable for decades, learning about the medi- to fi gure out exactly what had been cal experiences of friends and mem- killing her. Hearing her lament one bers of her family, and undergoing time too often, Vicki said, “I think it surgeries of her own, Goff has become is your fault that Mom died, Marsha.” somewhat of an expert on the health- After a pause, Vicki continued, “You care industry. Wanting to share her could have gone to medical school and knowledge to help others, last year become a doctor.” she published Everything I know about Of course, Goff hadn’t gone to medi- medicine, I learned on the Wrong Side cal school. She is an author, editor, of the Stethoscope. desk-top publisher, and blogger who “I had been talking about writing the has written books primarily about book for a good number of years,” Goff humor and history. Her humor titles said. “My mother died in 2004, and I include Life is more fun when you live must have thought about that book it ... Jest for Grins and Human Nature almost since about that time.” Calls: Jest for Grins, while her his- Goff’s father, L. Lew Henry, an attor- Marsha Henry Goff tory titles include The High Schools ney and elected offi cial, died in 1974 as of Lawrence: A Nostalgic Look At the a result of a ‘benign’ tumor that prob- ing to Goff, her father may have been “My father died at a relatively People and the Times, 1855-1998 and ably developed from a head injury he saved if the tumor had been discovered young age,” she said. “He was just Lawrence Sesquicentennial: Images suffered during World War II. Accord- six months earlier. 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She large, they tried to cut it down to fi t, "An Alternative to needed help.” making the edges sharp and allowing Nursing Home Placement" Unfortunately, June, who had been oxygen to escape and blow in her eyes. an athlete in high school and college, My friend Martha, the RN who stayed Newly Remodeled and Renovated! began having health issues several with me that last night of Mom’s life, Ready for Admissions! years before her husband passed away. attempted to make the mask more com- In fact, she had to have surgery the fortable by pushing Kleenex under the very day he died. sharp edges.” Respite Care “It was the one day we couldn’t take After her mother died, Goff asked the Give yourself a break while assuring your loved nurse why her abdomen was swollen. her down to the intensive care unit to one short- or long-term quality care. see him,” Goff said. “They were on According to the nurse, they had mis- the same fl oor. Mother had just about takenly placed the oxygen tube in her Ask About everything go wrong that could pos- stomach instead of her lungs during the Lillian NEW ADMISSIONS DISCOUNT sibly go wrong. She endured a lot, attempt to resuscitate her. Cooper Available for a limited time. Call for details. and, consequently, as her advocate, I While June did suffer poor health learned a lot.” during her fi nal years, she maintained A Holistic Approach to Nursing The things that went wrong with her sense of humor, including while Care Providing Individualized, June and her health care included sev- experiencing a heart attack. Specialized service and eral errors during her fi nal hours. approaches, meeting the CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE physical, social, spiritual, and medical needs of our residents in a home-away-from-home-like Your loved one never leaves our care. 2139 PENNSYLVANIA IN LAWRENCE atmosphere. 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In fact, according to data from the neither), had quit smoking (she never ical records,” Goff said. “That’s really CONTINUED FROM PAGE FOUR Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are smoked), and one of her siblings (all important because you don’t want to 40.4 million unpaid caregivers of adults female) had had a vasectomy. Lesta, a be on record having a disease or condi- “My mother and my sister Vicki were ages 65 and older in the United States. Caucasian, later discovered her medi- tion that you don’t actually have.” sitting there in the hospital room,” Goff Of that group, 90 percent are providing cal records showed she is Black/Afri- Despite her negative experiences said. “Vicki kept noticing that the heart care for an aging relative. A plurality can-American. with medical personnel, Goff strongly monitor was looking weird. That’s is caring for a parent. Goff’s goal with “I am betting that Lesta doesn’t believes most doctors are excellent at when Mother turned around and said, her book is to help have that mistake what they do and got into the medi- ‘I’ve watched enough Trapper John, those caregivers corrected,” Goff cal fi eld for the right reasons. In fact, M.D. To know that’s not right.’” be better advocates writes. “She is she dedicated Everything I know about And then there was the incident for their relatives’ likely looking for- medicine, I learned on the Wrong Side with the burning blanket. Shortly after health care. Even ward to seeing the of the Stethoscope to Fred R. Isaacs, a hospital aide warmed up a blanket if you are not a looks on the faces Monti Belot, and Richard Tozer, “three for her mother and spread it on her caregiver, Goff’s of the medical exceptional doctors who are no longer bed, Goff smelled smoke and noticed book offers a great professionals who with us.” a black spot on the blanket quickly deal of advice read her records “Doctors are human, and they are growing larger. It turns out the blan- to help you be a before they meet going to have the same personality ket was not one that should have been better advocate for her.” traits that we do,” she said. “A lot of warmed, especially in a microwave. your own health The medical my book is about how you handle rela- June also enjoyed sharing jokes with care. Goff stresses records of Goff’s tionships with medical personnel. I’m her visiting nurses, who came to her that healthcare husband, Ray, certainly aware of how diffi cult their home a couple of times a week during decisions belong noted that stents jobs are. Patients aren’t always easy the last two and a half decades of her to the patient, and had been placed in to get along with, especially when we life. a major part of his heart, when, in are sick. I once wrote a column enti- “I tried to bring as many different making informed fact, they had not. tled ‘The Patient from Hell,’ and I was people into the home as I could, not decisions is And then there that patient. I rarely get ill, but, when to lighten our burden, but because it making sure medi- was the case of I am, I want to be cured yesterday.” was good for Mother,” Goff explained. cal records are Goff’s 90-pound Goff also writes in her book that she “You don’t want older people to be accurate. Goff mother having her is fortunate to live in a city that has an isolated. That can happen very easily. devotes an entire weight recorded at outstanding hospital. She notes that These were people who hadn’t heard chapter to that subject. just 70 pounds. Lawrence Memorial Hospital (LMH) all of Mother’s jokes, and they could “The problem with medical records “My mother’s medical records erro- has been named a Truven Health 100 tell her new ones.” is that they are often incorrect,” Goff neously showed that she weighed only Top Hospital for three consecutive Obviously, Goff inherited her moth- writes. “And the problem with erro- 70 pounds,” Goff writes. “‘I told them years (LMH received the honor for a er’s sense of humor, which has served neous medical records is that doctors, when they weighed me in that sling,’ fourth consecutive year shortly after her well during diffi cult times. nurses, and therapists tend to believe said Mom indignantly, ‘that my foot Goff published her book). However, “Even serious things I write about the written word.” was still on the bed.’” even with that record of excellence, usually have a humorous side,” Goff Goff cites several cases within Consequently, medical personnel Goff counsels patients and their fami- said. “I personally fi nd it diffi cult to her own family to illustrate just how evaluated June’s condition without lies not to get complacent. get through life without seeing some common such errors are. When Goff’s physically examining her, then cited “I have a great deal of confi dence in humor in even things that don’t sound sister, Lesta, changed doctors and her low weight in their own records as that hospital, but I still wouldn’t leave a like they’d be humorous at all.” looked through her medical records, a failure to thrive. family member who is unconscious or As a caregiver for a family member, she noticed her records said she had “A lot of people don’t know how to CONTINUED ON PAGE SIX 6 • July 2016 KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY scenes from even the best television Marsha Henry Goff medical dramas. CONTINUED FROM PAGE FIVE Other topics Goff covers in her infor- mative book include the following: sedated alone,” she said. “I don’t think that’s a good thing to do anyplace.” • Choosing the Right Doctor Despite Goff’s praise for excellent • When to Consult a Specialist doctors and hospitals, she was con- • Dental Health cerned some readers might believe • Prescription Drugs Everything I know about medicine, • Medical Tests I learned on the Wrong Side of the • When to be Assertive Stethoscope portrays medical person- • Hospitals and Hospitalists nel too negatively. Therefore, Appen- • Insurance dix G includes an account in which • Litigation medical personnel did every correctly • Home Health Care when they saved the life of Jere McEl- • Nursing Homes haney in 1973. 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As for the actual process of donating, still help by donating funds for educa- for living organ donors and to educate “I have had a lot of people say they it has become much easier than it used tional and advertising purposes. After them about the process of donating. never regretted it, because they gave to be. For example, a kidney donor CONTINUED ON PAGE NINE Jessie had received a kidney from another person a better quality of life,” her mother 17 years earlier, Houle Houle said. “Otherwise, they often said, explaining that a transplanted have to wait too long for a donor and organ generally last 10 to 12 years. they die.” “The anti-rejection medication was As for the risk one may face by being causing medical problems so they had left with only one kidney, “my mom has WELCOME HOME! to take her off of it,” Houle said. “Now donated, so if she has to have a kidney, they are using another medication.” as a living donor she will automatically Wyndam Place Senior Residences Having jump to the almost lost top of the her sister line,” Houle fi ve times said. in one year, It’s not Houle had only kidneys promised her mother that she would that can be given by a living donor. make the trip for Thanksgiving. 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Alonzo Jamison partners CONTINUED FROM PAGE EIGHT “People see me and say, ‘you must all, even teenagers and newborns have like orange,’ and it gives me a chance with Save a Life issues that require organ donors and “it to talk about it,” she said. “You can’t may be your kid or your grandchild,” make a difference by not talking about Rosina Houle, president and four or fi ve years. For a living donor, Houle said. “The quality of life for it. My sister may not get the kidney, founder of Save a Life, Inc,, has been it could be much quicker.” people living on dialysis is not good, but but I’m getting the word out there and doing interviews to get the word Houle learned about Jamison anyone can help—not only by donating making a difference.” out about the need for living organ when he decided to go public. but also just by talking about it.” Donations can be made at the web- donors with the help of former KU “Rosina saw that I had needed For example, during the month of site savealifeks.org. basketball player, Alonzo Jamison. a kidney and I had started asking “We have been partnering people,” he said. “We have been together, doing interviews together,” working together the last three Houle said. months.” Jamison, who played for KU Jamison believes that there are when the Jayhawks made the Final people who would want to donate if Four in 1991, has renal failure they had more information. caused by type 2 diabetes. “It is one of those situations Jamison, who put off going to a where people know about being a doctor as long as he could and who donor, but they don’t know what all now encourages others not to put it is involved. There are people who off, fi nally made an appointment, have big hearts, and they want to and only three weeks after seeing donate, but they need to know what his doctor he had a catheter put in the process is.” so that he could take dialysis treat- NOTE: For Jamison, a potential ments at home, a process that takes donor would have to have blood 10 hours a night and costs $10,000 type O negative and would need to a week (some of which is covered be in good health. That person could by insurance), which allows him to fi nd out if they could be a potential work during the day. living donor for Jamison by con- “I have been on dialysis for a year,” tacting their doctor and explaining Jamison said. “I am looking for a their intentions. If that person could living donor. I am on a waiting list pass the physical, they would then for a cadaver donor, but I wouldn’t contact Calvin Thompson at 816- be able to get a cadaver organ for 536-4667 for more information. 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I what it was like, I was excited and felt had an emotional attachment. reexamine how I had changed over the certainly had passion for that book, but as if I personally had the experience For me, patience means not being in a years. I did this by writing a memoir what I really needed was the patience going through rough waters on a rubber hurry to get something written so I can about my writing experiences in Per- required to write a much better book. raft. Yet there were other articles which send it off to a publisher. It also meant sistence, Then Peace. But it was only And to do that I needed far more life were tough for me to writing, rewriting, and after I wrote and pub- experiences. These write about even though rewriting. (People are lished this book that included enjoying a I did the research for it. surprised when I tell I realized there were wide variety of books For instance, I wrote an them I threw out whole actually three impor- as a young boy, such article about where to chapters of my books.) tant ingredients toward as The Little Engine shop for bargains, and For you, it might mean being a successful That Could, Little I feigned passion for being patient with author: as well as a Black Sambo, and the subject. Neverthe- yourself in learning a more well-rounded books from the Bobb- less, this article was new task. It might take person—passion, sey Twins series. Later, published, but had I more time than you patience, and persis- it was my frustration been passionate about thought at fi rst. tence. at always being the the subject I could Persistence, of You need these same last boy chosen when have written a stronger course, is the theme ingredients to enjoy a kids at my elementary piece. of my memoir, Persis- more productive life, school chose sides for In my early days of tence, Then Peace. I and your age is irrele- a baseball game. When writing I didn’t real- found I never gave up vant. Mark Twain once I was twelve I was shy ize the importance of despite the many obsta- said, “Age is an issue of mind over with girls and could not bring myself to getting emotionally involved with my cles that came my way. I attribute some matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t talk to them. Once I became an adult, characters. I originally thought that of my success in receiving awards for matter.” Whether it’s learning how to I went from being a chemical engineer what you had to do in order to create my articles, novels, and poetry because sing a new song or reading a different to a market research analyst to a uni- a character was to fi ll out a question- of my persistence, as well as my pas- book or just simply becoming involved versity instructor to a magazine editor. naire that asked information such as the sion and patience. But I also attribute with a special project, you are never Along making these dramatic changes following about your character: gender, all these accomplishment to my trust too old to give it your full effort. in my life, I learned the importance of name, age, height, hair color, eye color, in God because I realize He really is To accomplish this, we must apply researching facts before writing articles distinguishing facial characteristics, in control. Just take your hand off the both patience and passion. A late 19th for such magazines as Writer’s Digest, marital status, clothing, occupation, switch and let Him help you too. century theologian, editor, and author Jack and Jill, or Woman’s Day—and and so on. I created characters from For more information about Persistence, named Lyman Abbott once said that before writing three historical novels this list but they were all fl at and dull. I Then Peace search for it on Amazon.com “patience is passion tamed.” What did (Sissy!, All Parts Together, and Angels didn’t realize until much later that read- or if you want a copy signed by the author he mean by that? Think about those at Sunset) and two books of poetry. ers needed to connect with your char- go to www.Tom-Mach.com. days long ago when you had a passion I learned the importance of being pas- for something and you wanted it right sionate about anything in which I was now. In my case, when I was seven- interested. 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Currently diabetes is the leading second group was advised to eat less cause of blindness in people between and exercise. They were not given spe- the ages of 20 and 74 in the United Steps can be taken to combat cifi c guidelines for what that should States. It’s also the leading cause of involve, nor did they receive medica- kidney disease in this country and the prediabetes and prevent its tion. The third group did not receive No. 1 reason that people require lower medication, either. However, they were limb amputations. In addition, diabe- progression to diabetes put on a fi xed activity plan in which tes signifi cantly increases your risk for they exercised for at least 30 minutes, stroke and heart disease. DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is it pos- and 126 milligrams per deciliter, is pre- fi ve times a week. That group was also If you have prediabetes, talk to your sible to cure prediabetes, or does being diabetes. The key number to watch in given dietary advice on a monthly basis doctor. Together you can create a plan diagnosed with it mean you’ll either that range is 110. Research has found to help with their eating habits and to help prevent your condition from always have it or eventually become that 40 percent of people whose fasting reduce food intake. getting worse. Exercise, diet and, in diabetic? blood sugar stays consistently above Results showed the third group some cases, medication along with ANSWER: Having prediabetes does 110 go on to develop diabetes over the decreased their risk for diabetes signifi - other lifestyle changes can often be not automatically mean you’ll go on to next 10 years. cantly. In fact, it had better results than very effective in returning blood sugar develop diabetes. But it is a warning The exact cause of prediabetes is the group that received medication to levels to a more healthy range and sign. If you don’t make any changes, not known. But excess fat—especially prevent diabetes. Indeed, in the group protecting your health into the future. then the risk is high that prediabetes abdominal fat—and inactivity seem to receiving medication, once medica- - Adrian Vella, M.D., Endocrinology, may eventually progress to diabe- be important factors in the development tion was stopped they behaved like the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. tes. But taking certain steps, such as of prediabetes. Studies have found that group that received no intervention. - Mayo Clinic Q & A is an educa- improving your diet and exercising reg- diet and exercise are the most effective This implied that the medication did tional resource and doesn’t replace ularly, can often make a big difference. treatments for combating prediabetes not alter the natural history of predia- regular medical care. E-mail a ques- Diabetes happens when you have and preventing its progression to dia- betes. Instead, it simply treated diabe- tion to [email protected]. too much sugar, also called glucose, betes. tes in those participants who developed For more information, visit www. in your blood. Normally, when your For example, one comprehensive the disease during the study. mayoclinic.org. body digests food, sugar goes into study known as the Diabetes Preven- Taking steps to keep prediabetes © 2016 Mayo Foundation For Medical Education your bloodstream then into your cells, tion Program studied people who were from progressing to diabetes is of criti- And Research. Distributed By Tribune Content where it serves as fuel for those cells. prediabetic. It split participants into cal importance to your health. Diabetes Agency, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Sugar gets into the cells with the help of the hormone insulin. When you eat, your pancreas secretes insulin into your bloodstream. 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Please recycle this copy of Kaw Valley Senior Monthly when you are through with it. 12 • July 2016 KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY these conditions include: you, let us help! Ask your physician HEALTH & WELLNESS • Cancer survivors who have had to write a referral for “Lymphedema lymph node dissection and/or radiation evaluation and treatment” and call us therapy, especially if a limb is at risk of at 785-505-2712. The lymphedema developing lymphedema team at Lawrence Memorial Hospital Lymphedema: Therapy • Traumatic injuries where superfi - is ready and excited to serve you. We cial lymph vessels have been injured have certifi ed lymphedema therapists • Chronic Venous Insuffi ciency on staff who work closely with your Can Help You! (with our without ulcers) physician and all other providers of • Cellulitis with swelling of arm or leg your care to create a treatment plan that By Cindi Carter OT, CLT-LANA occurs when the bathtub overfl ows • Swelling related to a stroke will work for you. You are our captain (because the drain can’t keep up). This (CVA) and we are on your team. Our goal is hat exactly is lymphedema? When can occur gradually (over many years) • Stubborn swelling that interferes to help you feel better, move better and Wthe lymphatic/circulatory system or more quickly. Also, many things can with walking and moving be healthy enough to do the things that doesn’t work right, there can be swelling trigger lymphedema: a cut, repeated • Swelling associated with inac- the swelling prevented you from doing. called lymphedema. This swelling is dif- blood pressures in the affected limb, tivity like bedrest due to weakness or Never again should you have to hear, ferent than when you sprain your ankle. sunburn, or heavy lifting (if you aren’t injury “You just have to live with it!” To explain lymphedema, it is helpful to used to heavy lifting), to name a few. • Any patient with chronic swell- - Cindi Carter OT, CLT-LANA fi rst understand what edema is. Circulation Problems ing of the legs or arms, especially received her Certifi cation in Lymph- There are times when swelling does when that swelling results in diffi culty edema Therapy with the Lymphology not go down and it becomes chronic. moving, walking or using their limbs Association of North America in 2001. This can occur for many reasons. The during daily activities Cindi is an occupational therapist with bottom line is that the lymph system gets If any of these conditions describes Lawrence Memorial Hospital. overloaded. Examples: as we age, we LMH Therapy often see swelling develop in the legs, especially the ankles and feet. We see Services that this gets worse if we are sitting for long periods of time with our feet down, Edema vs. Lymphedema if we fl y on an airplane, or if we are on Edema (swelling) occurs for many our feet all day. If we have any kind of reasons. If we twist our ankle, we have venous problems (venous insuffi ciency), swelling. If we have a cut that becomes the veins can’t do the work they nor- infected, we have swelling in the area. mally do to get rid of extra fl uid in the If we get a burn, we have swelling. tissues. This overloads the lymphatic The swelling is there because there system. Often, these kinds of swelling is excess fl uid in the tissues. There is improve when we lay down at night. no permanent damage, so in time the Living with Lymphedema lymph system will move the fl uid out Any kind of swelling that is stub- and the swelling goes down. born (lasts more than three months after When a person has lymphedema, the injury) or is present all the time (even if ability of the lymph system to move fl uid it gets better every night) interferes with has been compromised. Fluid builds up our lives. It makes getting shoes and in the tissue spaces and can’t get out. socks on very diffi cult. It causes us to Imagine a Bathtub be tired, because we are lugging around Consider how a bathtub drain works. extra weight. Sometimes it causes pain The drain represents our lymph system. because it puts greater stress on our If we have lymph nodes removed (as joints. It also puts us at a greater risk of happens in cancers such as breast cancer, getting an infection in the swollen limb ovarian cancer, or head and neck cancers) because the excess fl uid can cause bac- then it would be like blocking off some teria to grow. A simple scratch can lead of the holes in the drain. The drain does to an infection (fever, chills, red/pain- not work as well because there are fewer ful area). This is called cellulitis. If you holes for the water to fl ow through. Treat- ever have these symptoms, you should ment can help move the fl uid toward the call your physician immediately. drain to reduce the swelling. Certifi ed Lymphedema Therapist With swelling that occurs from injury All of these conditions can be treated or infection, there’s nothing wrong by a certifi ed lymphedema therapist. with the drain, so eventually the body The treatment for lymphedema varies will get rid of the extra swelling. Not from person to person, as there are so with lymphedema. Lymphedema many factors to consider. Some of KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY July 2016 • 13 HEALTH & WELLNESS Gluten sensitivities luten-free diets, gluten sensitivities, can result in damage to the intestinal r and gluten intolerances are becom- lining in their GI tract. Celiac disease fG ing very common here in the United is diagnosed via blood work or an intes- States. Currently, when a person goes tinal biopsy. Sometimes people do not to the grocery store he can fi nd rows of have an autoimmune reaction to gluten, gluten-free items, which were unheard but still cannot tolerate gluten, and this of 10 years ago. Restaurants offer glu- is called a gluten sensitivity, gluten ten-free menus. Labels on products intolerance, or non-celiac gluten sensi- that we use say “Gluten Free.” What is tivity. Symptoms of gluten intolerance are similar to celiac disease. This is why it can be tricky to tell the difference Dr. between gluten intolerance and celiac disease based on symptoms alone, and a Farhang medical test must be performed. People complaining of gluten intolerance Khosh could experience symptoms such as fatigue, brain fog, attention hyperactiv- ity disorder, attention defi cit disorder, gluten intolerance? Should everyone be and gastrointestinal complaints, includ- eliminating gluten from his or her diet? ing diarrhea, constipation, gas, bloating If someone suspects gluten sensitiv- and stomach pain, neurologic issues ity, how do they get tested? Gluten is a such as dizziness, joint pain, migraine protein found in foods mostly processed headaches, eczema, psoriasis, arthritis, from wheat and related grains, includ- pre-menstrual syndrome, and mood dis- ing barley and rye. Gluten is the desired orders, including anxiety, panic attacks ingredient that gives dough its elasticity and depression. and helps the bread to rise. Gluten can Testing for gluten sensitivity can be also be added to foods, and isn’t always done through blood work or through an just found in breads. Many imitation elimination diet. If you or someone you meats resembling chicken, duck, beef, know is having a problem every time they pork, crab, and fi sh can have gluten eat gluten or a gluten-containing items, added to it. Gluten is also found in beer, please check with your health care practi- and also can be found in items like ice tioner about the next steps to diagnosing cream, ketchup, and soy sauce. gluten sensitivity or Celiac disease. Celiac disease is when people have - Dr. Farhang Khosh, N.D., is a Natu- an autoimmune reaction to gluten in ropathic Doctor practicing at Natural their diet in their gastrointestinal tract Medical Care in Lawrence. He can be after they ingest gluten. This reaction reached at 785-749-2255. 14 • July 2016 KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY itable bequests, or bequests to friends Medicaid and other public benefi t pro- ESTATE PLANNING and family members who fall outside grams. the provisions of intestate succession. • Anyone who is the parent of a • Anyone who wants to create minor child and wants to nominate the Leave a plan, not a mess a testamentary trust for their minor person(s) to serve as guardian and raise child—or grandchild—in order to the child. ecause of other commitments, I The judge overseeing the estate has specify the purposes for distributions The reasons for having a Will or Bhad to submit the June column on authorized blood samples retained during (education, not three motorcycles at Trust can be as varied and unique as intestate succession early, just as the the autopsy to undergo DNA testing to 18), provide for multiple distributions the person for whom it is created. The news that the musician Prince had died confi rm or deny the claims of alleged of principal (so the child can do better key is to think about what you want to intestate at the age of 57 was breaking. heirs. Whether these claims are eventu- with the second if he or she blows the accomplish and create a plan to make And the news since indicates his not ally found to be true or false, it is taking fi rst), and include spendthrift provi- it happen. time and money to deal with them. sions to protect the assets from the - Bob Ramsdell is an estate planning There are also reports that Prince’s child’s creditors or spouse. attorney with Thompson Ramsdell lack of planning could result in estate • Anyone who wants to create a Qualseth & Warner, P.A., in Lawrence. Bob taxes owed to the federal government testamentary trust for a benefi ciary of He can be reached at 785-841-4554. and Minnesota (which, unlike Kansas, any age who needs protection from The Kansas Elder Law Hotline, a toll- Ramsdell still has an estate tax) taking half of the their inability to handle money, sub- free legal advice and referral service estate and possibly reducing its value if stance abuse/addiction, etc. for Kansas Seniors, can be reached various illiquid assets must be sold under • Anyone who wants to create at 1-888-353-5337. The information time pressure due to the tax deadline. a Supplemental Needs Trust for an in this column is intended to provide having a plan left a prince of a mess. While some people—who own no incapacitated benefi ciary of any age general public information, not legal Unlike Roman Blum—who left an real estate or other signifi cant assets that preserves that person’s access to advice. estate of $40 million with no Will and and have no minor children requiring a no known heirs—Prince has six known guardian—might get by without a plan, siblings who are the apparent heirs of most people would benefi t themselves his $250 million estate. But like ants and those they leave behind by having to a picnic, a line of additional persons a Will or Trust. These include: claiming to be heirs is forming. Accord- • Anyone in a blended family who ing to news reports I’ve seen so far: has assets they want to ensure ultimately Personalized in-home care for • One man claims Prince adopted pass to certain persons; for example, by Douglas County residents him and that there is a Will leaving him making their current spouse the lifetime as much as $7 million. 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6:WK6W7RSHNDZZZWKHILUVWDSDUWPHQWVRUJ EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY July 2016 • 15 take vacation. have also become competitive. For JILL ON MONEY While some vacation skippers cite those who want to skip the hassle of budget constraints, many simply don’t the airport, you may opt for a road want to take the time to plan. But a rea- trip. With gas down 45 cents from a Take a vacation - for your sonably priced trip is likely just a few year ago, AAA says summer drivers clicks away—here are a few ideas to will pay the lowest gas prices in more get you going. than a decade. For lodging, AirBnB sake and the economy’s If you’re looking to score a good has changed the landscape, putting ow that summer has arrived, it’s While some can’t afford a vacation, deal on fl ights, start with pressure on hotels to come up with Nworth considering a benefi t of the many are not even enjoying a “stayca- larger search engines like better deals. HotelsCombined is season that many Americans won’t be tion,” and that’s not serving them well. Google Flights or Kayak; good for budget hotels taking advantage of: vacation. Research from Gallup found that work- and also try lesser-known and Trivago for mid- While employees in other countries ers who take routine vacations are hap- sites such as SkyScanner and range to more expen- enjoy as many as 40 days off a year, pier than those who don’t take regular Momondo. Then call the sive ones. in the U.S. paid time off is not legally trips and earn more. It could be that airlines, because they Whatever you do, America’s workaholic culture makes it often hold back many please try to take a diffi cult for workers to feel entitled to of their best fares. break, even if that their time off. Check regional air- means just a few The benefi ts of taking time off are ports outside of days “off the grid,” Jill well known, including reduced stress major cities, and when you don’t Schlesinger and improved productivity. Still, a know that the day of check email or whopping 28 percent of workers do the week can make a big difference in voicemail, don’t use the alarm, and do not take vacation so they can prove fares. With a stronger U.S. dollar, you feel entitled to lounge around doing their dedication and not be seen as may pay less to travel than a year ago absolutely nothing. required. Most full-time employees slackers. Another 40 percent are just by fl ying abroad. Far afi eld, check - Contact Jill Schlesinger, senior here receive about 10 paid days a year, afraid of the work they’d have to out Japan and closer to home, Canada. business analyst for CBS News, at not counting federal holidays, which do when they got back from vaca- After a lot of bad press and excess [email protected]. is the least paid vacation time in the tion, and roughly a fi fth of workers capacity, there are plenty of bargains © 2016 Jill Schlesinger. developed world. express concern that they would be in the cruise industry, and riverboats Distributed By Tribune Content Agency, LLC While many Americans do not get seen as replaceable if they used their paid leave, many of those who do are time off. not able to take advantage of it. In fact, Companies have gotten the message, the number of annual vacation days’ realizing that stressed-out, overworked Americans use has steadily declined employees are not able to give their over the past two decades. That lost best without a break. That’s why many time means that workers are forfeiting employers are implementing “use it or Are you certain you over $52 billion in benefi ts, according lose it” policies around vacation and to analysis from Oxford Economics. are strongly encouraging employees to are taking advantage of every tax break you deserve? Call TODAY for your COMPLIMENTARY Tax Review! Did you know? TOPEKA Those at risk for kidney failure: being over the age of 60, high 785-232-6923 blood pressure, diabetes, or family history. Make a financial donation and help bring more LAWRENCE awareness on a national level. Serving Shawnee and 785-838-4380 Donate online or mail to: Jefferson Counties LENEXA 2701 SW East Circle Dr. S, Suite 2 913-764-1127 www.savealifeks.org Topeka, KS 66606 www.MidwestTF.com Save A Life, Inc., P.O. Box 3073, Lawrence, KS 66046 (785) 295-3980 Delivering simple solutions www.mowks.org Who wouldn’t want a piece of you? in a complex world 16 • July 2016 KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS the unique architecture and hear the legendary ENIOR ALENDAR VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS stories of how Atchison began. 200 S. 10th St., S C 3110 SW Huntoon, 6:30 p.m. 1-3 p.m. Fee. Editor’s Note: While every attempt has SECOND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH TOPEKA, 785-235-9073 ATCHISON, 800-234-1854 been made to ensure the accuracy of the MONTHLY MOOSE MARKET WEDNESDAYS & SATURDAYS AUG 9 Pancake feed and market with arts, crafts, gifts, events listed below, some changes may LEGIONACRES CHICKEN AND PICKIN’ occur without notice. Please confi rm baked items and more. Open to the public. If you want great food and great entertainment, Pancakes are $4 for all you can eat, free to shop. 3408 W. 6th St., 6:45 p.m. any event you plan to attend. LAWRENCE, 785-842-3415 join us for this tasty day trip to the tiny com- 8 a.m.–12 noon. Moose Lodge, 1901 N. Kansas munity of Walnut, located in Southeast Kansas. If you would like to include your event(s) Ave. FRIDAYS Owner Karen Duling has invited us to her farm in our monthly calendar, please call TOPEKA, 785-250-6788 EAGLES LODGE for a fabulous fried chicken meal with all the Kevin Groenhagen at 785-841-9417. 1803 W. 6th St., 7 p.m. fi xin’s! No deep fryers here; she cooks the old LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH fashioned way…from scratch in a cast iron skil- You may also add events on the Kaw FINAL FRIDAYS LAWRENCE, 785-843-9690 let! Register at www.lprd.org or any Lawrence Valley Senior Monthly Facebook page. Final Fridays is a celebration of the arts that Recreation Center. $69 early bird registration includes special exhibits, performances and FRIDAYS ARAB SHRINE by June 24, $79 after June 24. demonstrations in Downtown Lawrence on the LAWRENCE, 785-832-7920 ARTS/crafts Final Friday OF THE MONTH. See website for Mini Bingo 6:30 p.m. , Regular Bingo 7 p.m. participating locations. TOPEKA, 785-234-5656 SEP 20 & 21 TUESDAYS LAWRENCE, 785-842-3883 SUNDAYS & TUESDAYS BEST OF OMAHA THE BLANKET PROJECT fi nalfridayslawrence.wordpress.com This trip to Omaha will begin at Boys Town, the Calling all knitters, crocheters, and quilters MOOSE CLUB village started by Father Edward J. Flanagan to who want to gather for a good cause—You are BINGO 1901 N Kansas Ave, 6 p.m. serve at-risk youth. Our guided tour will empha- invited to participate with the residents at Arbor TOPEKA, 785-235-5050 size the history, architecture and vision of Boy’s Court Retirement Community to create needed SUNDAYS & TUESDAYS Town. The German American Society will host a blankets for the Pregnancy Center of Lawrence. AMERICAN LEGION POST NO. 1 DAY TRIPS/TOURS roulade dinner and evening of traditional music This is also an opportunity to teach and learn. 3800 SE Michigan Ave, 6:30 p.m. and dance. The second day will be spent at the If you want to learn a new art form, we are here TOPEKA, 785-267-1923 SECOND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH world renowned Omaha Zoo. Known for their to assist you as well. Arbor Court Retirement FREE SATE EAST SIDE BREWERY TOUR total immersion exhibits, including America’s Community at Alvamar, 1510 St. Andrews Dr., SUNDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS East Side Brewery offers tours on the second largest indoor rainforest, where guests can see, 2 p.m. CAPITOL BINGO HALL Saturday OF THE MONTH at 2 p.m. Tours are touch, smell, hear and become part of the natural LAWRENCE, 785-841-6845 Minis start at 6 p.m. on Sundays and 6:30 p.m. free, and open to the public, but the brewery environment while observing animals that are free-ranging or contained behind water and rock FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH on Wednesdays and Fridays. Regular sessions reserves the right to cap the tour size at a start at 6:30 p.m. on Sundays and 7 p.m. on manageable level, if necessary. Please enter at barriers. Register at www.lprd.org or any Law- FIRST FRIDAY ARTWORK Wednesdays and Fridays, 2050 SE 30th St. the far west end of the building, closest to the rence Recreation Center. Call with questions: The artwalk takes place all across Topeka Gayle Sigurdson, 785-832-7920 or gsigurdson@ TOPEKA, 785-266-5532 Burroughs Creek Trail. The tour will last around from 5:30-8:30 p.m. each fi rst Friday of the 45 minutes. All ages are welcome but if you lawrenceks.org. Price assured through August 5. month—and of course, some businesses open MONDAYS & THURSDAYS are of legal drinking age, with ID, there will be LAWRENCE a little earlier or keep their doors open later, AMERICAN LEGION POST NO. 400 an opportunity to enjoy some samples after the but please check individual Facebook pages for 3029 NW US Highway 24, 6:30 p.m. tour. 1923 Moodie Rd. EDUCATION information about hours. Find the latest listing TOPEKA, 785-296-9400 LAWRENCE, 785-550-9718 of gallery features on our home page—or pick www.freestatebrewing.com ONGOING up a printed copy of the artwalk map at any WEDNESDAYS participating business. You can sign up for our COOKING CLASSES PINECREST APARTMENTS JUN 2-JUL 31 The Merc offers many healthy cooking classes monthly Artwalk enewsletter to get the updates 924 Walnut, 12:30-1 p.m. HISTORIC ATCHISON TROLLEY TOUR every month. To learn more about classes and to in your email. EUDORA,785-542-1020 Take a one-hour historic tour aboard the TOPEKA, artsconnecttopeka.org Atchison Trolley or River City Coach to see CONTINUED ON PAGE 17 We Help Our Clients Improve the Quality of Their Lives We can provide services to individuals with needs in order to assist them in staying in the comforts of their own homes for as long as they wish. We provide assistance in housekeeping, laundry, grocery shopping, meal prep, following diets, as well as personal assistance such as bathing, dressing, and grooming. Our nursing staff assesses individual needs and build a care plan to fit the needs of our clients. Our goal is continuity of care in staffing for the most consistent care possible. Our nurses can also set up medication, and our staff can remind clients of their schedules. Locally owned and serving the Topeka area since 2003, Advantaged Home Care is a State Licensed Home Health Agency.
For more information, call us at 785-267-4433 or visit us at advantagedhomecare.com KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY July 2016 • 17 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16 computer users and an instructor to problem register, see The Merc’s website. solve or learn about new apps, websites and LAWRENCE, 785-843-8544 other ways technology can ease our lives. Drop-in and enroll (fee) on-site at the Carnegie themerc.coop/classes Building, 200 W. 9th St., on the second Tuesday ONGOING of the month from 12-1:30 p.m. FREE INSURANCE COUNSELING LAWRENCE, 785-832-7920 Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas SECOND FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH (SHICK) representatives will meet one on one to answer questions and offer assistance with WELLNESS FRIDAY DROP-IN Medicare, Supplemental, or Long Term Care DISCUSSION Insurance or the Medicare Prescription Drug On the 2nd Friday of each month, join us for a Program. Stormont Vail Health HealthWise drop-in discussion on a health or wellness topic Clinic, 2252 S.W. 10th Ave. Call for times and of interest. This month’s topic: “Preventing appointments. Osteopenia and Osteoporosis.” LMH Perfor- TOPEKA, (785) 354-6787 mance and Wellness Center at Sports Pavilion Lawrence, 9:30 a.m. FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH LAWRENCE, 785-505-5000 MEDICARE MONDAYS Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas THIRD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH (SHICK) counselors help you navigate through LOOK GOOD, FEEL BETTER the complex maze that is Medicare. Bring your Look Good, Feel Better is a non-medical questions. Topeka & Shawnee County Public public service workshop that teaches beauty Library, 1515 SW 10th Ave., 1-3 p.m. techniques to cancer patients to help manage TOPEKA, 785-580-4400 any appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. Held on the 3rd Wednesday of each FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH month at the LMH Oncology Center. Offered COFFEE TALK and supported by the American Cancer Society. With Tim Leach of Midwest Tax & Financial, Services are provided at no charge by trained Inc. Join us to discuss current issues affecting volunteer beauty professionals. Call to enroll for your fi nancial future. Hy-Vee Clubroom, 3504 the workshop. 1-2:30 p.m. Clinton Pkwy, 9 a.m. To register, call or visit LAWRENCE, 785-505-2807 us online. JUL 6-27 LAWRENCE, 785-838-4380 midwesttf.com/coffee-talk-lawrence INTERMEDIATE UKULELE This course is for ukulele players who already FRIDAYS know basic chords and chord progressions. HEALTHWISE TV Focus is on fi ngerpicking, reading tablature “HealthWise TV” offers interviews on health and advanced chord shapes such as bar and and wellness topics of interest to seniors and diminished chord shapes. Ukuleles and tuners caregivers, as well as a 20-minute, low-impact are not provided. Come share the joy of Aloha! exercise segment. Airs from 9 to 9:30 a.m. On Instructor: Linda Tilton. Register at www. WIBW-TV, Channel 13. lprd.org or any Lawrence Recreation Center, Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Fee. Location: SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH Carnegie Building. COMPUTER CAFÉ LAWRENCE, 785-832-7920 This time is an opportunity to meet with other CONTINUED ON PAGE 18
In Business Over 40 Years 7E NOW CARRY 3TARTING AT #USTOM SIZED ,IFT #HAIRS -OVING $OWNSIZING 7E ALSO BUY FURNITURE Karl Behring, Manager We offer lay-away and delivery. 37 TH !VE s 4OPEKA +3 s 18 • July 2016 KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17 conversation with others. After the meal, there will APR 27-JUL 3 a faithless lover and convinces her hapless be a short educational program on a health or well- BEAU JEST husband Amos to take the rap...until he fi nds JUL-OCT ness topic of interest to older adults. Reservations out he’s been duped and turns on Roxie. Con- ZENTANGLE BEAU JEST by James Sherman. Starring Cindy are required for the meal due to limited seating Williams & Eddie Mekka from Laverne & Shir- victed and sent to death row, Roxie and another The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, and must be made at least 24 hours in advance. “Merry Murderess” Velma Kelly, vie for the relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images ley. Sarah is a nice Jewish girl with a problem: Call LMH Connect Care at (785) 505-5800 or send her mother wants her married to a nice Jewish spotlight and the headlines, ultimately joining by drawing structured patterns. Learn a new art an e-mail to [email protected]. Supper: 5:00 forces in search of the “American Dream”: form to not only create beautiful images but also boy. Her mom has never met her boyfriend, p.m., Educational presentation: 6:00 p.m. a WASP executive named Chris Kringle. She fame, fortune and acquittal. New Theatre Res- explore meditative techniques to increase focus, LAWRENCE taurant, 9229 Foster St. Varies by Performance develop creativity, and fi nd a heightened sense tells her she is dating a Jewish doctor and Mom insists on meeting him. Sarah plans a dinner OVERLAND PARK, 913-649-7469 of personal well-being and mindfulness. LPRD JUL 20 www.newtheatre.com/home.html is offering three different classes including a party and, over the heated protests of Chris, PREDIABETES CLASS employs an escort service to send her a Jewish beginning class, working on different surfaces This free class is for those at risk for developing JUL 8-AUG 13 such as rocks and glass and adding a variety of date to be Dr. Steinberg. Instead, they send diabetes or have already been told that they have Bob Schroeder, an aspiring actor who agrees DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID papers and color. Instructor: Kristina Crawford. prediabetes. Topics include preventing or delay- In a magical kingdom beneath the sea, the Register at www.lprd.org or any Lawrence to perform the impersonation. Happily, he is ing Type 2 diabetes, diet, exercise, weight loss, extremely convincing in the role... so much so beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave Recreation Center. Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. Fee: medications and avoiding potential complica- her ocean home to live in the world above. varies. Location: Carnegie Building Call with Sarah falls head over heels in love with him! tions. Taught by LMH Diabetes Education Center New Theatre Restaurant, 9229 Foster St. Time: Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s questions: Gayle Sigurdson, 785-832-7920. staff. Advance enrollment requested. 12-1:30 p.m. most beloved stories with music by eight- LAWRENCE Varies by Performance. Fee. LAWRENCE OVERLAND PARK, 913-649-7469 time Academy Award winner Alan Menken, JUL 6 & 13 www.newtheatre.com it’s a hauntingly beautiful love story for all ENTERTAINMENT ages. Music by Alan Menken. Lyrics by PRINTMAKING WITH MONOPRINTS JUL 2 Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater. Book by The process of printmaking goes back farther Doug Wright. Based upon the Disney Motion than the creation of the printing press. One of SUNDAYS KANSAS LAWRENCE IRISH TRADITIONAL This is a free concert with general admission, Picture The Little Mermaid. Produced through many great printmakers we will learn about is special arrangement with Music Theatre Hokusai, who is famous for the beautiful print SESSION festival-style, fi rst-come-fi rst-served seat- ing. Wheat & Greet upgrade packages do not International. Wednesday and Thursday The Great Wave. The process of Monoprints The Lawrence Irish Session is a lively gathering performances start at 7 p.m. Friday and will take each student through the major print of musicians sharing Irish traditional tunes each guarantee a premium seat. Downtown Topeka, 7 p.m. Saturday performances start at 8 p.m. Sunday making steps. Each student will make multiple week. Beginners and experienced players are performances start at 2 p.m. The house opens prints. Instructor: Mary St. John. Register at welcome. Come to listen, learn and share tunes TOPEKA, 785-234-9336 www.downtowntopekainc.com at 6 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, and www.lprd.org or any Lawrence Recreation and songs of Ireland, and best of all, have a at noon on Sunday to accommodate dinner/ Center. Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. Fee. Location: great time. Henry’s on 8th, Upstairs in the Pub, JUL 3, 10 & 14 brunch guests. We encourage all patrons to Community Building 11 E. 8th St., 5:30-9 p.m. arrive at least 30 minutes before showtime. LAWRENCE, 785-832-7920 LAWRENCE, www.lawrencesession.com CARILLON RECITAL At World War II Memorial Campanile. A few Fee. Topeka Civic Theatre and Academy, 3028 JUL 12 & 26 THURSDAYS stone benches are available for seating on SW 8th Ave. MEDICARE EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR JUNKYARD JAZZ Campanile Hill. Listeners may prefer to bring TOPEKA, 785- 357-5211 www.topekacivictheatre.com Century Health Solutions, a subsidiary of Put on your dancing shoes and dance to the additional blankets or lawn chairs. Dr. Berghout Stormont-Vail Healthcare, will hold a Medi- sounds of The Junkyard Jazz. American Legion, will perform on the 53 bronze bells housed in JUL 22-AUG 7 the World War II Memorial Campanile. In the care educational seminar Tuesday, July 12 and 3408 West 6th St., 7-8:30 p.m. BYE BYE BIRDIE 26 at 6:30 p.m. Learn the basics of Medicare LAWRENCE, 785-842-3415 event of inclement weather the recital will be canceled. University of Kansas Campus, Memo- One of the most captivating musicals of our and all of its options. Seminar is designed for time. It is a satire crafted with the fondest affec- those becoming eligible for Medicare as well as SATURDAYS rial Drive, 7 p.m. Free. JOHN JERVIS, CLASSICAL GUITAR LAWRENCE tion telling the story of a rock ‘n’ roll singer those considering making a change during open who is about to be inducted into the army. Classical guitar player, John Jervis, who plays enrollment. Seminar will be held at 2951 SW Topeka Civic Theatre and Academy, 700 SW every Saturday morning, 8-11 a.m. at Panera, JUL 7-SEP 18 Woodside Dr. For information, call 233-1816, Zoo Pkwy. Fee. See website for showtimes. email us [email protected], or sign up 23rd St. and Louisiana St. Enjoy wonderful CHICAGO classical and baroque music. CHICAGO by Fred Ebb, Bob Fosse, John TOPEKA, 785-251-5990 at our website, http://centuryinsuranceagencyks. www.topekacivictheatre.com com on the Medicare tab. Light snacks and LAWRENCE Kander, & Maurine Dallas Watkins In roaring twenties Chicago, chorine Roxie Hart murders beverages will be provided. CONTINUED ON PAGE 19 TOPEKA JUL 13 Our idyllic country setting is safe, beautiful HISTORICAL INTERPRETER: HARRIET TUBMAN and convenient to Topeka and Lawrence The new face of the U.S. $20 bill, Harriet Tubman was a dauntless conductor on the Living at Prairie Wind is much like living at home. Meals are made from Underground Railroad, a Union spy and scout scratch with the most wholesome ingredients available. The home setting during the Civil War, an abolitionist and a allows for close relationships and makes it possible to easily accommodate humanitarian. Join us for our annual historical interpreter event as Dr. Daisy Nelson Century each senior’s preferences in schedule, meals and daily activities. Prairie Wind explores Tubman’s extraordinary life and is owned and operated by a local family with more than 60 years of experi- legacy. Dole Institute of Politics, 2350 Petefi sh ence in caring for elders. Let our family care for you or your loved one. Dr., 7 p.m. Free. LAWRENCE, 785-864-4900 We now offer Adult Day Care for seniors who don't need 24/7 care. We provide a safe place for the senior while the caregiver sleeps, works, runs errands, etc. JUL 19 SENIOR SUPPER AND SEMINAR This month’s topic: “Nutrition for the Older Adult.” Presented by Barb Hermreck, RD, LD of LMH Nutrition Services. On the 3rd Tuesday HOME PLUS of each month, seniors are invited to come and dine at LMH for $5.50 and enjoy a healthy three 4&UI4U #FSSZUPOttQSBJSJFXJOEIPNF!HNBJMDPN course meal prepared by the Unidine chefs, plus KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY July 2016 • 19 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 family and your pets but don’t bring a cooler or of food vendors. An aerobatic show will wow Topeka throughout the 2016 season. Join us drinks. We will have all that there for you. Bur- the audience as they settle in for the evening. every week for the freshest local foods, special JUL 29-AUG 13 cham Park, 408 Indiana St., 3-10 p.m. Free. The grand fi nale is our fi reworks extravaganza, guest vendors and 10th anniversary events. ANNIE JR. LAWRENCE, 913-634-1711 the “Concert in the Sky,” a spectacular show Kansas State Capitol, 900 SW Jackson, 7:30 The lovable musical featuring everyone’s www.lawrencego4th.com set to music. A 2K/8K run is an early morning a.m.-12 p.m. favorite orphan. Topeka Civic Theatre and option. Carnival rides are available from noon TOPEKA, 785-296-8060 Academy, 3028 SW 8th Ave. Fee. See website JUL 4 until midnight. We honor a Pioneering Achieve- for showtimes. SPIRIT OF KANSAS BLUES FESTIVAL ment Award winner each year who exemplifi es HEALTH & fi tness TOPEKA, 785- 357-5211 This festival is not free to produce, but through the spirit of Amelia Earhart. This year’s honoree www.topekacivictheatre.com community support and donations, the Topeka is Sophia Danenberg, the fi rst black woman to ONGOING Blues Society is able to offer free admission reach the summit of Mt. Everest. She will partic- PERSONAL TRAINING to all attendees of the Blues Festival, thereby EXHIBITS/SHOWS ipate in a Speaker’s Symposium at 11 a.m. in the Need help reaching your fi tness goals? exposing the blues to a large audience on O’Mallley McAllister Auditorium at Benedictine Lawrence Parks and Recreation has certifi ed Independence Day. A donation will allow us to JUN 1-JUL 24 College. Admission is free to the public. personal trainers to help you make your work- continue to bring quality, nationally recognized DENNIS DUNLEAVY ART EXHIBITION ATCHISON, 913-367-2427 outs safe, productive and successful. Training Blues bands to this festival, inspire continued Exhibition of the Dennis Dunleavy collection at www.atchisonkansas.net and registration are available at all recreation growth for the Spirit of Kansas celebration, and Muchnic Art Gallery. Every Sunday, Wednes- centers. For more information, contact Gayle generate additional commerce for area busi- day, Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sigurdson. nesses. The festival has shown much growth, FARMERS MARKETS ATCHISON, 913-367-4278 LAWRENCE, 785-832-7920 www.AtchisonArt.org and it gets bigger and better each year. Lake APR 9-NOV 19 Shawnee, 3027 SE Beach Terrace., 12-11 p.m. SATURDAY FARMERS MARKET ONGOING JUL 15, 16 & 17 TOPEKA, 785-267-1156 FIT FOR LIFE http://parks.snco.us Stroll through the open air market, enjoy the 40TH ANNUAL MERIDEN THRESHING live entertainment and demonstrations while Exercise in a safe, supervised and non-threaten- SHOW JUL 9 you select fruits, vegetables, soap, baked goods, ing environment. Physician’s medical clear- Join us July 15,16, and 17 for our 40th summer meat, jams, jellies, wine, pasta sauces, salsa, ance required. 12 sessions. Fee. LMH Therapy Threshing and Antique Tractor Show! There 9TH ANNUAL RAILROAD FESTIVAL Services. Join us for a fun fi lled day of family friendly fl owers, honey, fudge and so much more. 824 will be tractors, threshing, baling, tractor New Hampshire St., 7-11 a.m. LAWRENCE, 785-505-2712 parades, history, antique automobiles, and trac- activities and entertainment. This year we have exciting new entertainers and many new LAWRENCE, 785-505-0117 ONGOING tor pulls. Tour Cottonwood Station, our repro- www.lawrencefarmersmarket.com duction living history of an early day Kansas vendors and activities for the whole family. ZUMBA GOLD town. We will be sawing lumber at the saw mill Advance tickets available at Dillons, HyVee and MAY 3-OCT 25 Perfect for active older adults who are looking and grinding grain in the fl our mill each day. the Great Overland Station. Great Overland Sta- for a modifi ed Zumba class that recreates the tion, 701 N Kansas Ave., 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. TUESDAY FARMERS MARKET Our blacksmiths will be hard at work in the Stroll through the open air market, enjoy the original moves you love at a lower-intensity Blacksmith Shop. Stop by the General Store TOPEKA, 785-232-5533 pace. The design of the class introduces easy- www.greatoverlandstation.com live entertainment and demonstrations while for a Sarsaparilla and attend church on Sunday you select fruits, vegetables, soap, baked to-follow Zumba choreography that focuses in the Bloomfi eld Church. Visit our vendors. JUL 15 & 16 goods, meat, jams, jellies, wine, pasta sauces, on balance, range of motion and coordination. Come ready to sweat, and prepare to leave Don’t miss the antique tractor pull on Saturday AMELIA EARHART FESTIVAL salsa, fl owers, honey, fudge and so much more. and the garden tractor pulls each day. There will empowered and feeling strong. Choose from The 20th Annual Amelia Earhart Festival is a Lawrence Public Library Outdoor Plaza, 707 also be a children’s pedal tractor pull on Satur- three class different class schedules to meet family friendly event to celebrate Atchison’s Vermont St., 4-6 p.m. day afternoon. We will have live music Friday your needs. For more information or to enroll, famous aviatrix daughter. A craft fair, musical LAWRENCE, 785-505-0117 and Saturday nights. We have on-site camping, call the Community Building or search activity entertainment, and a block of fun and education www.lawrencefarmersmarket.com modern restrooms, and on-site concessions. We 127102 at www.lprd.org. devoted to children happen all day Saturday are located one mile east of Meriden on K-4 MAY 11-OCT 12 LAWRENCE, 785-832-7920 on Atchison’s Commercial Street Mall. Puppet Highway. For more information, visit us on the shows, Mad Science and Reptiles Up Close fi ll CAPITOL MIDWEEK FARMERS MARKET web at www.meridenthreshers.org or visit us at FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH the stage while traveling entertainers, petting zoo The Capitol Midweek Farmers Market is your facebook/meridenthreshers. HEALTHWISE BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC and pony rides will keep the kids happy! Activi- place to fi nd fresh, locally grown produce, MERIDEN, 785-633-9706 herbs, honey and much more! We are celebrat- Drop in 9:30-11 a.m. at the Downtown YMCA, ties move to the riverfront late afternoon as 421 S.W. Van Buren. Free. No appointment JUL 23 another stage provides music and a wide variety ing 10 years of providing a walking destina- tion to healthy, affordable foods in downtown SHOW N’ SHINE TRUCK AND CAR SHOW CONTINUED ON PAGE 20 This annual car show is sponsored by the Genu- ine Chevy GMC Truck Club of KC. There will be dash plaques & door prizes, Top 60, Best Direct Cremation Online Only of Show, living history demonstrations, and miniature train rides. Registration 8-11 a.m. Fun www.CremationCenterKC.comwww.CremationCenterKC.com for all ages. National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, 630 N. 126th St., 9 a.m.-2 p.m. *$675 option available only at time of death; no pre-planning Admission fee. BONNER SPRINGS, 913-721-1075 www.aghalloffame.com • Arrangements are made online at our FAIRS/FESTIVALS website by simply completing the JUL 4 online forms & selections. GO FOURTH! FESTIVAL Look out for a car show, kids game, a stage full • We are family owned. A licensed of music, great food and great local beer. Follow all that fun with a bigger better and bangier Fire- funeral director is always available and works show! It’s the patriotic upgrade you’ve been wanting so don’t stay at home that day - ready to assist and serve your needs. Go Fourth! There will be lots of parking nearby Burcham Park or you can park downtown and take one of our free shuttles there. Bring your 20 • July 2016 KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19 ance. Meets from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at East THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH AND GLUCOSE SCREENING necessary. Lawrence Recreation Center, 1245 E. 15th St. BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC This drop in screening event offers a lipid TOPEKA, 785-354-6787 Closed. Fee. Enroll at LPRD.org or at East HealthWise 55 Clinic. 8:30-9:30 a.m. Oakland profi le (full cholesterol test) and blood sugar Lawrence Center. Community Center, 801 N.E. Poplar. Free. (glucose) by fi nger stick. $20/test. A fast of 9-10 MONDAYS THROUGH FRIDAYS LAWRENCE, 785-856-6030 TOPEKA, 785-354-6787 hours is recommended; water and necessary A.M. WALKING CLUB TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS medications are okay. Please note: each test Need exercise? Come to the East Lawrence THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH takes about 10 minutes so there may be a short Recreation Center (7-9 a.m.) or Holcom Park FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC HEALTHWISE BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC wait depending on how many others are ahead Recreation Center (7-11 a.m.), Monday through Held at the Wakarusa Wellness Center, 4920 Drop in 8:30-9:30 a.m. at the Oakland Commu- of you. LMH Performance and Wellness Center, Friday. You’ll get your heart pumping and have Bob Billings Parkway, located 1 block west of nity Center, 801 N.E. Poplar. Free. No appoint- 8-9:30 a.m. a great time building friendships with fellow Wakarusa at the intersection of Research Park ment necessary. LAWRENCE walkers. FREE. Lawrence Parks and Recreation. Drive. From 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-6 p.m. No TOPEKA, 785-354-6787 For more information, contact Stephen Mason. appointment necessary. JUL 12 LAWRENCE, 785-832-7950 LAWRENCE, 785-856-6030 THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH HEEL BONE DENSITY SCREENING TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS HEALTHWISE BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC Are you at risk for osteoporosis? This quick, MONDAYS THROUGH FRIDAYS Drop in 9 to 10 a.m. at the Rose Hill Place easy heel screening can indicate if further PICKLEBALL - OPEN PLAY ZOSTAVAX (SHINGLES) CLINIC clubhouse, S.W. 37th and Gage Boulevard. Free. testing for this potentially debilitating disease Monday-Friday at the Sports Pavilion Lawrence. HealthWise 55 Clinic. 8 a.m.-noon. HealthWise No appointment necessary. is needed. Education provided. Appointment For competitive, recreational and beginning play- 55 Resource Center, 2252 S.W. 10th Ave. Free. TOPEKA, 785-354-6787 required. To arrange, please call (785) 505-5840 ers. Call the East Lawrence Center for specifi c TOPEKA, 785-354-6787 or (785) 505-33066. $15/person. LMH Perfor- FOURTH THURSDAY OF THE MONTH days and times. There is no charge for open play. WEDNESDAYS mance and Wellness Center, 3:30-6:30 p.m. (by LAWRENCE, 785-832-7950 HEALTHWISE BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC appointment). FREE NUTRITION CLINIC Drop in 9-10:30 a.m. at the Kuehne Branch LAWRENCE TUESDAYS Meet with a Stormont Vail Health registered dieti- (North) YMCA, 1936 N.W. Tyler St. Free. No BADMINTON tian to discuss your nutrition needs and questions. appointment necessary. AUG 2-25 Players of all skill levels are welcome to join Appointments are available between 8 a.m. and TOPEKA, 785-354-6787 ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION in this friendly game that challenges agility, noon every Wednesday at the HealthWise Clinic, This community based exercise program is pace and coordination. Games are played on a 2252 S.W. 10th Ave. Call for an appointment. JUL 6 designed specifi cally for people with arthritis drop-in basis so join us when you can. Basic TOPEKA, 785-354-6787 KNOW YOUR NUMBERS – CHOLESTEROL and related diseases, but open to anyone. The equipment is provided; players are welcome to WEDNESDAYS AND GLUCOSE SCREENING programs multiple components help reduce pain and stiffness and help maintain or improve bring their own racquets. For more informa- FREE MEDICATION CLINIC This drop in screening event offers a lipid tion, contact Gayle Sigurdson at 785-832-7920. profi le (full cholesterol test) and blood sugar mobility, muscle strength and functional ability. Bring questions to Stormont Vail Health’s trained (Lawrence Parks and Recreation). Location: (glucose) by fi nger stick. $20/test. A fast of 9-10 The variety of exercises is designed for people pharmacy staff regarding your medications (pre- Sports Pavilion Lawrence, 6-8 p.m. No fee. hours is recommended; water and necessary of all levels of ability. Instructor is certifi ed scriptions or over-the-counter). Appointments medications are okay. Please note: each test by the Arthritis Foundation. Class offered in LAWRENCE, 785-832-7950 are available between 12:30 and 4:30 p.m. every takes about 10 minutes so there may be a short partnership with Douglas County Senior Ser- Wednesday at the HealthWise Clinic, 2252 S.W. FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH wait depending on how many others are ahead vices. Tuesdays/Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Fee: 10th Ave. Call for an appointment. HEALTHWISE BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC of you. LMH Main Campus (west lobby), 325 Location: TBA. Drop in 8:30-9:30 a.m. at West Ridge Mall (Food TOPEKA, 785-354-6787 Maine St., 8-9:30 a.m. LAWRENCE, 785-832-7920 Court, near the restrooms), 1801 S.W. Wana- FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH LAWRENCE maker Road. Free. No appointment necessary. FREE HEARING CONSULTATIONS JUL 6-AUG 24 TOPEKA, 785-354-6787 CONTINUED ON PAGE 21 Dr. Matthew J. Brown of Kaw Valley Hearing is FITNESS YOGA pleased to announce that every fi rst Wednesday TUESDAYS Incorporate the benefi ts of yoga into your fi tness of the month he will be offering free hear- FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC routine. This class will combine conditioning ing consultations. Call today to schedule your Drop in 10 a.m.-noon every Tuesday. Stormont work with strength and fl exibility poses. Class desired appointment time or stop in the fi rst Vail Health’s HealthWise Clinic, 2252 S.W. includes fl oor work, students should bring a Wednesday OF THE MONTH. If you currently 10th Ave. No appointment necessary. yoga mat. Instructor: Fran Hopkins. Wednes- Kaw Valley wear hearing aids stop in for a free clean and TOPEKA, 785-354-6787 days, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Fee. Location: TBA. check of your existing hearing aids. LAWRENCE, 785-832-7920 TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS LAWRENCE, (785)748-8034 Senior Monthly JAZZERCISE LITE FRIDAYS JUL 7-AUG 21 Fitness that’s invigorating, not intimidating. BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS UKANDOIT 2016 WELLNESS PROGRAM accepts This 60-minute class pairs moderate aero- Join LMH for a fun program to help you stay Arbor Court, 1510 St. Andrews, 8:30 a.m. Open bics with exercises designed to improve your fi t and well this summer, and learn more about to the public. strength, balance, and fl exibility. 10:20-11:20 our home state. UKANDOIT is a free, six- LAWRENCE, 785-841-6845 a.m. at 3115 W. 6th St. week wellness challenge program that you do INSERTS! LAWRENCE, 785-331-4333 SECOND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH on your own or with a group of your choosing. HEALTHWISE BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC Each week you will be presented with well- TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS ness challenges from the categories of fi tness, We can insert your HEALTHWISE EXERCISE CLASS Drop in 9:30-11 a.m. at the Southwest YMCA, 3635 S.W. Chelsea Drive. Free. No appointment nutrition and miscellaneous. You may elect This fun workout includes chair aerobics, to achieve one, two or three challenges each circulars or flyers for strength training, balance and fl exibility necessary. TOPEKA, 785-354-6787 week. At the end of the eight weeks, success- exercises tailored to seniors and others looking ful participants will receive a small incentive just $50 per 1,000.* to stay fi t. 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Tuesdays and SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH reward. To register: contact Aynsley Anderson Thursdays at Stormont Vail Health, 1500 S.W. WELLNESS FRIDAY Sosinski at [email protected], or call 10th Ave. Cost: $25 punch card covers 20 drop- Call 785-841-9417 Join representatives from LMH the second Friday (785) 505-3066). Enrollment deadline is noon in classes. Call for enrollment forms. of each month for discussion on a health or well- on Thursday, July 7. Program begins Monday, for more information. TOPEKA, 785-354-5225 ness topic of interest. No registration needed; just July 11, and continues through Sunday, August drop in. Each program lasts about one hour. LMH 21. TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS LAWRENCE *10% discount when you FLEXERCISE Performance and Wellness Center, Suite 100, This exercise program emphasizes safe and Lawrence Parks and Recreation Sports Pavilion, JUL 9 do 6,000 inserts. 100 Rock Chalk Lane, 9:30 a.m. benefi cial movements and routines that will KNOW YOUR NUMBERS – CHOLESTEROL increase your fl exibility, strength and endur- LAWRENCE, 785-749-5800 KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY July 2016 • 21 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 Presbyterian Manor, 1429 Kasold Dr., 2:30 p.m. a.m., 9 a.m., and 5 p.m. 1112 W. 6th St., Ste. Chaplain Angela Lowe for more information. 124. LAWRENCE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Lawrence Public THIRD FRIDAY OF THE MONTH LAWRENCE, 785-838-7885 4-5 PM, 785-840-3140 Pioneer Ridge-Asst. Living, 4851 Harvard Rd., www.OrthoKansasPA.com 10 a.m. FIRST & THIRD MONDAY OF THE MONTH Library BOOKMOBILE Prairie Commons, 5121 Congressional Circle, MONDAYS CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP 1 p.m. MONDAYS GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed with the 12-week adult group for recent loss. Midland responsibilities of caring for a spouse, parent, Prairie Commons, 5121 Congressional Circle, FOURTH THURSDAY OF THE MONTH Hospice, Building A, 4-5 p.m. Please call for or loved one? Do you need information about Lawrence, 9-10 a.m. Arbor Court, 1510 St. Andrews Dr., 2:30 p.m. start dates and information packet. Alzheimer’s disease or other disorders? Please Presbyterian Manor, 1429 Kasold Dr., FOURTH FRIDAY OF THE MONTH TOPEKA, 785-232-2044 join us in one of our Caregiver Support Groups. Lawrence, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Brandon Woods, 1501 Inverness Dr., 10 a.m. Sponsored by Douglas County Senior Services, Vermont Towers, 1101 Vermont St., FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH Inc. Douglas County Senior Services, Inc., 745 Lawrence, 1-2 p.m. INDIVIDUAL BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT Vermont St., 2:15-3:45 p.m. MEETINGS Individual appointments are available, 5:30-7:30 WEDNESDAYS LAWRENCE, 785-842-0543 SUNDAYS p.m., as well as phone support. Other times are Brandon Woods, 1501 Inverness Dr., available. No cost. Call Terry Frizzell. EEVERYVERY TTUESDAYUESDAY THROUGHTHROUGH FRIDAYFRIDAY Lawrence, 9-10 a.m. O.U.R.S. (OLDSTERS UNITED FOR TOPEKA, 785-271-6500; 785-230-6730 on MEN’S COFFEE Arbor Court, 1510 St. Andrews Dr., RESPONSIBLE SERVICE) DANCE fi rst Monday between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Meets in the library at Pioneer Ridge, 4851 Lawrence, 10:30-11:30 a.m. OURS dances are held every Sunday evening Harvard Rd., at 9:30 a.m. Open to the public. Babcock Place, 1700 Massachusetts St., from 6-9 p.m. at the Eagles Lodge, 1803 W. 6th FIRST & THIRD MONDAY OF THE MONTH LAWRENCE, 785-749-2000 Lawrence, 1-2 p.m. St. Dances are open to everyone. Admission is BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP $7 per person. Carry-in meal served at 7:15. LAWRENCE SENIOR CENTER FFIRSTIRST TUESDAYTUESDAY OFOF THETHE MONTHMONTH FRIDAYS LAWRENCE BBLOODLOOD PPRESSURERESSURE CCLINICLINIC Clinton Place, 2125 Clinton Parkway, 2:15-3:45 PM, 785-842-0543 HHealthWiseealthWise 5555 CClinic.linic. 88:30-9:30:30-9:30 aa.m..m. WWestridgeestridge Lawrence, 9-10 a.m. MONDAYS FIRST & THIRD MONDAY OF THE MONTH MMallall ((FoodFood CCourt,ourt, RRestroomestroom EEntrance).ntrance). FFree.ree. Wyndham Place, 2551 Crossgate Dr., BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP TTOPEKA,OPEKA, 785-354-6787785-354-6787 Lawrence, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Meets at Presbyterian Manor, 1429 Kasold, 5:30 Facilitated by LMH Chaplain Angela Lowe. Peterson Acres, 2930 Peterson Rd., p.m. Call Dena for more information. Meets in the LMH Chapel, 2nd fl oor. Lawrence FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH Lawrence, 1-2 p.m. LAWRENCE, 785-979-8362 Memorial Hospital. LAWRENCE AREA COALITION TO MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS LAWRENCE, 785-505-3140 HONOR END-OF-LIFE CHOICES Lawrence Public Works with 31 other Kansas communities to WATER AEROBICS CLASSES FIRST & THIRD MONDAY OF THE MONTH help all Kansans live with dignity, comfort Library BOOK TALKS OrthoKansas, P.A. offers aquatic programs and CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP and peace at the end-of-life, regardless of age. services, which are open to the public. Special For adults who have lost loved ones. Call LMH CONTINUED ON PAGE 22 THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH features include warm water therapeutic pool Babcock Place, 1700 Massachusetts St., 1 p.m. with deep water capability. Class times are 6:30
QUALITY Service You DESERVE $GPLVVLRQV 6KRUW7HUP5HKDE $O]KHLPHU V'HPHQWLD8QLW :RXQG&DUH ,Q+RXVH3K\VLFDO2FFXSD ,97KHUDS\ WLRQDODQG6SHHFK7KHUDS\ +RXU1XUVLQJ&DUH 2XWSDWLHQW7KHUDS\ Accepts Medicare, Medicaid and most insurances. For more information, call 620-364-2117 &URVV6WUHHW%XUOLQJWRQ.DQVDV OLIHFDUHFHQWHURIEXUOLQJWRQFRP 22 • July 2016 KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 21 FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH Members have backgrounds in healthcare, MAN TO MAN PROSTATE CANCER NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF RAILROAD LAWRENCE PARKINSON’S SUPPORT pastoral care, senior citizens’ services, funeral SUPPORT GROUP - TOPEKA AND VETERAN RAILROAD EMPLOYEES GROUP home care, library and educational services. Meets at St. Francis Health Center’s Cancer Meets at 9:30-11 a.m. at Coyote Canyon Buffet. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 2415 Meets at 3 p.m. in Conference E of LMH. Center, 1700 S.W. 7th St., 7 p.m. TOPEKA, www.narvre.com CLINTON PARKWAY, LAWRENCE, 2 PM LAWRENCE, 785-830-8130 TOPEKA, 785-230-4422 SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH KAW VALLEY HERBS STUDY GROUP GRANDPARENT AND CAREGIVER MAN TO MAN PROSTATE CANCER LAWRENCE AREA PARTNERS IN AGING An informal group meeting monthly to study SUPPORT GROUP SUPPORT GROUP - LAWRENCE Networking group. Call Ashley at 785-842-0543 herbs. We will learn about the aspects of each Strengthening family relationships and improv- Meets at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, 5:30 for more information. $12.00 to attend (includes herb: culinary uses, aromatherapy applications, ing positive parenting skills. Meets from 6:30-8 p.m. lunch). 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. medicinal properties, historical lore, grow- p.m. at St. Francis Hospital, 2nd fl oor meet- LAWRENCE, 785-393-1256 ing and crafting. This group is open to anyone ing rooms. Child care available with 48 hours FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH wanting to learn more about the herbs grown in notice. FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH PARKINSON MEETING the garden and in the wild. Meets at 7 p.m. at TOPEKA, 785-286-2329 or 785-231-0763 TOPEKA AREA OSTOMY SUPPORT Midland Care, 200 SW Frazier, 5:30-7 p.m. the Unitarian Fellowship of Lawrence, 1263 N. GROUP LAWRENCE, 785-235-1367 or (800) 798-1366 1100 Rd. To sign up to receive updates, email THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH [email protected] or join our Face- STROKE SUPPORT GROUP Our focus is supporting, assisting, and educat- EVERY OTHER THURSDAY ing individuals with colostomies, ileostomies, book page at www.facebook.com/HerbGroup. For those recovering from a stroke, and/or their urostomies and continent ostomies. Meets at GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP LAWRENCE family and friends. Meets at 4-5:30 p.m. For 6 p.m. at St. Francis Health Center, 1700 SW Ongoing adult group. Midland Hospice, Build- more information call LMH Kreider Rehab 7th St. ing A, 10:30 a.m. Please call for start dates and SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH Center. TOPEKA, 785-295-5555 information packet. MEMORY SUPPORT GROUP LAWRENCE, 785-505-2712 TOPEKA, 785-232-2044 Held at The Windsor of Lawrence, 3220 Peter- FIRST & THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH son Rd., 2 p.m. For more information, please THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH SCRAPBOOK MEMORIES EVERY OTHER THURSDAY call Amy Homer. ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP Grace Hospice, 3715 SW 29th St., Suite 100, 6 GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP LAWRENCE, 785-832-9900 Alzheimer’s support group for families and p.m. All supplies provided (except photos). Ongoing adult group. Midland Hospice, Build- caregivers. Blassingame Home Care, 1835 N TOPEKA, 785-228-0400 ing A, 5:30 p.m. Please call for start dates and SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH Topeka Blvd., Suite 205, 6-7 p.m. RSVP by information packet. DIABETES EDUCATION GROUP calling. FIRST & THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH TOPEKA, 785-232-2044 The Diabetes Education Center provides a TOPEKA, 785-286-2273 free monthly program for those with diabetes GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH Grace Hospice invites individuals coping with and their support persons, at 6 p.m. Lawrence THIRD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH the loss of loved ones to join us. For more STROKE SUPPORT GROUP Memorial Hospital, Meeting Room A. ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL information, call Grace Hospice at 785-228- Meet other stroke survivors, their families, and LAWRENCE, 785-505-3062 EMPLOYEES hear guest speakers discuss topics related to 0400 or 1-800-396-7778. Aldersgate Village, The Lawrence chapter of the National Active recovery. Please contact Randy Williams or Lisa SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH Manchester Lodge, 7220 SW Asbury Dr., 1 and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Rundell for more information. Kansas Rehabili- p.m. SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF meets the third Wednesday OF THE MONTH tation Hospital, 1504 SW 8th Ave. TOPEKA TOPEKA at Conroy’s Pub, located at 3115 W. 6th in TOPEKA, 785-235-6600 Soroptimist International’s mission is to Lawrence. A program begins at noon, fol- TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS SATURDAYS improve the lives of women and girls in local lowed by lunch and a short business meeting. WATER AEROBICS CLASSES communities and throughout the world. Meets at First time lunch is free. NARFE’s mission OrthoKansas, P.A. offers aquatic programs and LAWRENCE BRIDGE CLUB 6:30 p.m. at the Topeka-Shawnee County Public Bring a partner and join us for an evening of is to defend and enhance benefi ts career services, which are open to the public. Special Library. Guests welcome. Please email info@ federal employees earn. Employees from all features include warm water therapeutic pool bridge, snacks and prizes. Annual membership soroptimisttopeka.org for more information. fee. First two visits are free. Kaw Valley Bridge branches of government are welcome and with deep water capability. Class time is 5:30 TOPEKA, 785-221-0501 encouraged to attend. For more informa- p.m. 1112 W. 6th St., Ste. 124. Center, 1025 N. 3rd Street, 6:30 p.m. www.soroptimisttopeka.org LAWRENCE, 785-760-4195 tion, please call Betty Scribner, membership LAWRENCE, 785-838-7885 chairman. SECOND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH www.OrthoKansasPA.com ONE SATURDAY EACH MONTH LAWRENCE, 785-843-7481 NAACP MEETING-LAWRENCE CHAPTER FIRST & THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH LAWRENCE DEATH CAFE Meets at the Lawrence public Library Gallery THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH At a Death Cafe people, often strangers, gather HEALING AFTER LOSS BY SUICIDE Room at 6:30 p.m. LUNCH AFTER LOSS to eat cake, drink tea, and discuss death. LAWRENCE, 785-841-0030, 785-979-4692 (HEALS) A Death Cafe is a discussion group about A social support group to re-engage life after For those who have lost a loved one by suicide. the death of a loved one. Meets at 11 a.m. at death rather than a grief support or counsel- SECOND & FOURTH FRIDAY OF THE MONTH Fellow survivors offer an atmosphere of under- ing session. Group meets once a month on Paisano’s Ristorante, Fleming Place, SW 10th standing and emotional support by encouraging ALZHEIMER’S/CAREGIVER SUPPORT & Gage. Dutch treat. Requires a reservation. a Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. To learn more, GROUP families and individuals to share healthy ways contact cwhiston@sunfl ower.com or visit Call Terry Frizzell at Heartland Hospice of Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association- of coping and grieving. Contact Steve New- www.facebook.com/pages/Lawrence-Death- Topeka for your reservation. Heart of America Chapter. KU Center for comer at for more information. Pozez Educa- Cafe/520304204753986?ref=hl. TOPEKA, 785-271-6500 Research, 1315 Wakarusa Dr., Rm. 214, 1-2:30 tion Center, 1505 SW 8th St. LAWRENCE TOPEKA, 785-478-4947 or 785-296-8349 p.m. THIRD FRIDAY OF THE MONTH SECOND MONDAY, SEP-MAY LAWRENCE, 913-831-3888 CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP FIRST & THIRD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH LAWRENCE CLASSICS, GENERAL Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging, 2910 SW CANCER SUPPORT GROUP SECOND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH Topeka Blvd., 12-1 p.m. Join representatives from Lawrence Memorial FEDERATION OF WOMEN’S CLUBS HAPPY TIME SQUARES SQUARE DANCE LAWRENCE, 785-235-1367 or (800) 798-1366 Hospital Oncology Center and the American Volunteer service club. CLUB Cancer Society for a general cancer support LAWRENCE, 785-331-4575 Meets at First United Methodist Church-West FOURTH MONDAY OF THE MONTH group. Open to anyone with any cancer diagno- SECOND MONDAY OF THE MONTH Campus, 867 Hwy 40 (1 block west Hwy 40/ GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP Presbyterian Manor, 1429 Kasold., 4 p.m. ses and/or family members or others affected by CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP K10 Bypass). Plus: 7:30-8 p.m., Mainstream their cancer. For more information, contact Liv Sponsored by Grace Hospice. Meets at the Topeka Shawnee County Public 8-10 p.m. Contact Frank & Betty Alexander. Frost at 785-505-2807 or email to liv.frost@ LAWRENCE, 785-841-5300 Library, 1515 SW 10th Ave., 3:30-4:30 p.m. LAWRENCE, 785-843-2584 lmh.org. TOPEKA, 785-235-1367 www.happytimesquares.com LAWRENCE www.jhawkaaa.org CONTINUED ON PAGE 23 KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY July 2016 • 23 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 meet other parents and talk with early childhood professionals. Free coffee is available. 4400 SW FOURTH WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH 10th Ave., 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP TOPEKA, 785-783-8300 Administered by Senior Outreach Services in www.kansasdiscovery.org cooperation with Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging, Inc. Designed to be a safe place to assist SECOND SUNDAY OF THE MONTH and empower caregivers of seniors. Rose Hill MONTHLY GUIDED HIKE Place Clubhouse, 3600 SW Gage Blvd., 1 p.m. Clinton State Park and AmeriCorps invite you to TOPEKA, 785-235-1367, EXT. 130 join us for monthly hikes through the park every Second Sunday through the coming year. Each FOURTH THURSDAY OF THE MONTH journey will take you approximately 2 miles TOPEKA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY along the sections of the existing North Shore TGS promotes and stimulates the education, Trails that fl ow throughout Clinton State Park. knowledge and interest of the membership We’ll be exploring the understatedly hilly terrain and the public in family history, genealogical and abundant wildlife of Eastern Kansas. Ama- records and research. Meets at the Topeka- teur arborists and bird watchers will be amazed Shawnee County Public Library, 7 p.m. No at the numerous species present within the park meeting in April, November or December. boundaries. Fee. Clinton Reservoir, State Park, TOPEKA, 785-233-5762 and Wildlife Area, 798 N 1415 Rd, 1 p.m. www.tgstopeka.org LAWRENCE, 785-842-8562 FOURTH THURSDAY OF THE MONTH ksoutdoors.com/State-Parks/Locations/ Subscribe to Clinton CHRISTIAN WIDOW/WIDOWERS ORGANIZATION JUL 2 We have a covered dish dinner, a short meeting, HAUNTED TROLLEY and then play dime bingo with playing cards. Since 1995, families from across the nation have Senior Monthly and 5:30 p.m. at 17th and Stone. For additional come to Atchison to board the Haunted Trolley. information, email [email protected]. On this one hour narrated ride you’ll see the TOPEKA sites and hear the mysteries that make Atchison “The Most Haunted Town In Kansas!” See FOURTH FRIDAY OF THE MONTH start saving today. website for a full schedule of haunted events. ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL 200 South 10th St., 6 p.m. EMPLOYEES ATCHISON, 800-234-1854 The Topeka chapter of the National Active www.VisitAtchison.com See seniormonthly.net/savings for more information. and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) meets on the fourth Friday OF THE MONTH JUL 12-16 (except Nov. and Dec.) at Aldersgate Village, 83RD ANNUAL FIESTA MEXICANA 7220 SW Asbury Drive, Topeka. Buffet lunch Celebrate Topeka’s Mexican culture during this begins at noon followed by a program/speaker annual event that includes a parade downtown Kaw Valley and business meeting. NARFE’s mission is to and fi ve nights of traditional Mexican food, represent government employees, active and music and dancing in the Oakland neighborhood retired, before Congress. Employees from all every July near Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. SeniorMonthly branches of federal government employment 134 NE Lake St. are welcome, and encouraged to attend. For TOPEKA, 785-234-9336 information, call Jim Miller. www.olg-parish.org/fi esta Have Kaw Valley TOPEKA, 785-478-0651 SEP 3 Senior Monthly MISCELLANEOUS AGED TO PERFECTION 1 mile walk/5K fun run. Walk with your chil- delivered right to WEDNESDAYS dren, grandchildren, or great-grandchildren. Proceeds go to the JAAA Guardian Angel Fund. WILD WEE WEDNESDAYS AT THE Washburn University campus in Topeka,9 a.m. your home. Just DISCOVERY CENTER Virtual option available. Every participant gets a After the big kids are off to school, bring your t-shirt and “fi nishers medal.” For more informa- $ 50 lil’ ones to the Discovery Center for special tion or to register go to www.jhawkaaa.org or activities just for them. Preschoolers can explore call 785-235-1367. Sponsored by Jayhawk Area 8 their senses, create crafts and learn about the Agency on and Aging and Genesis Health Clubs different animals at the Discovery Center. of Topeka and Lawrence. for 12 issues! Parents, guardians, and child care providers can TOPEKA Name: ______The History of Address: ______Lawrence, Kansas City: ______State: ____ Zip: ______Mail this completed form along with $8.50* to: by Richard Cordley Groenhagen Advertising, L.L.C. Available at the Watkins Museum of 2612 Cranley St. History, 1047 Massachusetts St., Lawrence, KS 66046 Downtown Lawrence. * Please make out check or money order to “Groenhagen Advertising.” 24 • July 2016 KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY BUSINESS CARD DIRECTORY ATTENTION SENIORS: Sons of The American Revolution Can you trace your family tree back to a point of See how much we can having an ancestor who supported the cause of American Independence during the years 1774- save you on your Medicare 1783? If so, please consider joining the Sons of Supplement. Call Bruce the American Revolution. Local contacts can guide you through the membership process. today at (800) 606-6955. 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Monthly (including the display ads) has In contrast, Senior Monthly has expe- been available online since July 2001. rienced a great deal of growth since It is quite possible that Senior Monthly Thank you for 15 years July 2001. In July 2003, we added could evolve into an Internet-only pub- distribution in Topeka. Today, we do lication some time in the future. How- distribution in Lawrence, Topeka, and ever, newsprint seems to be in my blood. (and counting)! 14 smaller cities. Our page count has (My sixth great-grandfather, U.S. Rep. By Kevin Groenhagen Now “fl y-by-night” is defi ned as grown signifi cantly, as has our adver- Matthew Lyon, owned a paper mill and “unreliable or untrustworthy, espe- tiser base. Most of our advertisers have was a newspaper publisher in New Eng- he publication of the July 2016 cially in business or fi nancial matters.” placed ads in Senior Monthly for fi ve land nearly a century before the Simons Tissue of Kaw Valley Senior I don’t believe that adjective accurately years or longer. One advertiser ran an family began publishing in Lawrence.) Monthly marks our 15th anniversary. describes Senior Monthly, and I hope ad in every issue of Senior Monthly My plan is to continue publish- To be honest, I never thought I’d still our advertisers and readers have the from July 2001 to December 2015. She ing Senior Monthly for another 15 be publishing Senior Monthly after 15 same belief. stopped advertising only because her years. Therefore, working with our years. I essentially started the publica- Much has changed since July 2001. business was bought by an advertiser reporters and columnists, I will strive tion out of desperation. During most of The World Company’s main publica- who has run an ad in every issue since every month to give our readers the the 1990s, I worked for TeleGraphics tion, the Lawrence Journal-World, August 2001. best content I can. I will also work to and the Baldwin Ledger. Toward the then had more than 19,000 daily paid While Senior Monthly has bucked the ensure that Senior Monthly will con- end of that decade, the World Company subscribers. On June 17, Editor & Pub- trend of a declining newspaper industry, tinue to provide advertisers with the began acquiring weekly newspapers in lisher reported that the newspaper’s I will not be complacent. I understand most cost-effective rates in northeast the Lawrence area. Since the owner circulation had dwindled to just 11,000. the forces that have weakened the news- Kansas. These readers and advertisers of the Baldwin Ledger wasn’t inter- The World Company ceased publish- paper industry worldwide may eventu- make every issue of Senior Monthly ested in selling that publication to the ing The Eudora News and The De Soto ally catch up to my niche publication. possible, and I can never thank them World Company, the World Company Explorer several years ago. It stopped Seniors use the Internet less often than enough. launched its own weekly newspaper, publishing The Baldwin City Signal and the Baldwin City Signal, to compete The Chieftain of Bonner Springs and with the Baldwin Ledger. Publish- Basehor last December. Last month the ing a day earlier in the week, offering Lawrence Journal-World reported that full-color photographs, and having the the Simons family, which has owned World Company’s greater resources, the Lawrence Journal-World for 125 the Baldwin City Signal became the years, is in the process of selling the dominant weekly newspaper for the paper to Ogden Newspapers Inc., a town of, at that time, just over 3,000 company based in Wheeling, W. Va. residents after just a couple of years. The shopper publication I men- Seeing the handwriting on the wall, I tioned above continues to be pub- left the Baldwin Ledger in early 2001, lished. However, with Craigslist and joined the staff of the Tornado, a Law- other free or less expensive options rence-based alternative publication available online to sell items that used that blew out of the city as quickly as it blew in, and then, not knowing what else to do, launched Senior Monthly. The fi rst issue of Senior Monthly INSERTS! was just 12 pages and had only six paid advertisers. Distribution was lim- Kaw Valley Senior ited to Lawrence and the surrounding communities. After distributing that Monthly can insert fi rst issue, I soon received a call from your circulars or the publisher of a Lawrence-area shop- per publication. He didn’t call to offer flyers for as little as congratulations or encouragement. It $50 per 1,000.* seems someone had placed a copy of Senior Monthly on top of copies of his Call 785-841-9417 publication at a fast-food restaurant, and he called to read me the riot act. for more information. “I’ve seen many fl y-by-night publica- tions like yours come and go over the *10% discount when you years,” he said before hanging up. do 6,000 inserts. KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY July 2016 • 27 painter from Holland, appeared at the the view out of the upstairs window of RICK STEVES’ EUROPE brothel at no. 1, asked for Rachel, and nearby fi elds and the rugged Alpilles gave her his cut-off earlobe, saying, mountains. ‘Treasure this precious object.’ Then he In spring 1890, Van Gogh left Provence through Van Gogh’s eyes vanished.” He woke up the next morn- Provence to be cared for by a sympa- By Rick Steves river wall is the “Starry Night Over the ing at home with his head wrapped in a thetic doctor north of Paris. On July Tribune Content Agency Rhone” easel. Van Gogh was the fi rst bloody towel and his earlobe missing. 27, he wandered into a fi eld and shot to paint outside after dark, adapting his Was Van Gogh emulating a successful himself. He died two days later. isiting the French city of Arles, straw hat to hold candles (which must matador, whose prize is cutting off the His time there was short, but just Vit’s easy to absorb Vincent van have blown the minds of locals). As his bull’s ear? as Provence infl uenced Van Gogh’s Gogh’s story. In February 1888, the paintings progressed, the stars became Van Gogh was admitted into the work, Van Gogh made a huge impact Dutch artist left Paris for Provence. more animated—like Van Gogh him- hospital—today’s Espace Van Gogh on Provence. Walk in Van Gogh’s foot- Coming from the gray skies and fl at self. (The more famous “Starry Night” cultural center. An easel in the court- steps and watch his paintings come to lands of the north, he was bowled was painted later in St-Remy.) yard there displays his painting of the life. over by the sun, bright colors, rugged At the Roman Arena, an easel cap- garden. Arles’ citizens demanded that From May 14 to September 11, the landscape and raw people in southern tures Van Gogh’s impressions—with the mad Dutchman be kept under medi- Fondation Van Gogh in Arles will host France. He painted furiously for the the bull barely visible. He spent more cal supervision, but he was allowed to a special exhibit of 31 Van Gogh paint- next two years, cranking out a master- time studying the people than watch- leave during the day to paint as therapy. ings, “Van Gogh in Provence: Modern- piece every few days. ing the bullfi ghts. He also spent many In spring 1889, Van Gogh admitted izing Tradition.” For more information, Though the Fondation Van Gogh a sunny day painting the leafy Jardin himself to the St. Paul Monastery and see www.fondation-vincentvangogh- gallery in Arles regularly displays at d’Ete, where you’ll fi nd an easel that Hospital in St-Remy-de-Provence. He arles.org. least one work on loan from the Van shows Van Gogh’s painting of a tree- spent a year there and produced more - Rick Steves (www.ricksteves.com) Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, the city lined path. than 100 paintings. With thick, swirl- writes European travel guidebooks owns none of the paintings he created In October, lonely Van Gogh—who ing brushstrokes and surreal colors, and hosts travel shows on public tele- here. But you can walk the same streets dreamed of making Arles a magnet for he made his placid surroundings throb vision and public radio. Email him at he walked and see places he painted, fellow artists—persuaded his friend with restless energy. Today, at the hos- [email protected] and follow his marked by 10 steel-and-concrete Paul Gauguin to come. He decorated pital, you can see a replica of his room blog on Facebook. “easels” with photos of the paintings Gauguin’s room with several humble and studio, plus many scenes he painted © 2016 Rick Steves alongside the view of that painting’s canvases of sunfl owers (now some of in situ—the courtyard, the plane trees, Distributed By Tribune Content Agency, LLC. subject. It’s a fascinating then-and- the world’s priciest paintings). Their now comparison (the tourist informa- plan was for Gauguin to be the “dean” tion offi ce offers a map to fi nd them). of a new art school in Arles, and Van I like to do a north-to-south easel tour Gogh its instructor-in-chief. At fi rst, the through the city’s compact core. (Sev- two spent days side by side painting, eral other easels are less central, but and hitting bars and brothels at night. easily located.) “Cafe Terrace at Night,” shown on an I begin at the “Yellow House” easel easel at Place du Forum near Cafe la on the north side of Place Lamartine, Nuit (now an overpriced tourist trap), where Van Gogh rented a small house captures the glow of an absinthe buzz. (destroyed in 1944). Freezing Arles After two months together, the two was buttoned up tight, so he worked artists clashed. The night of December inside, painting still lifes and self- 23, they were drinking absinthe at the portraits—anything to keep his brush cafe when Van Gogh suddenly went moving. ballistic. He threw his glass at Gauguin. In late March, spring fi nally arrived. Gauguin left. Walking through Place Donning his straw hat, Van Gogh set Victor Hugo, Gauguin heard footsteps up his easel outdoors and painted blos- behind him and turned to see Van Gogh soming fruit trees, peasants sowing coming at him, brandishing a razor. and reaping and windblown fi elds, all Gauguin quickly fl ed town. The local lit by a brilliant sun. paper reported what happened next: A block from Place Lamartine at the “At 11:30 p.m., Vincent Vaugogh (sic),
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And that, his story began years ago when elsewhere, but fi nally Min-jee and “Hello, Mrs. Nacamora. This is Ike dear readers, is how Pat and Pete, Min- TPete and Pat were forced to take Maria, Hernando and Hae-jin, and Pat Withers, assistant deputy chief of staff. jee and Hae-jin, and Maria and Her- separate vacations. Patrocina Mega- and Pete were home, seated together We’ve spoken before.” nando got to meet the President of the mecheldorf Samborvich Jones and around the dinner table eating dolsot, “Ike,” said Nellie, who never both- United States. Pedro Salazar Remirez Sandoval Mon- bimbimbap, and chimicangas. ered with formalities, “I’ve got a got - Larry Day, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., is a toya y Montoya are known around “Hananim-eun uliloull chugbog,” news you’ll thank me for.” Nelida former foreign correspondent, newspa- town, for obvious reasons, simply as (may God bless us) said Min-jee and then told Mr. Withers about Pat per reporter and journalism professor. Pat and Pete. The two had come to Hae-jin. “Que dios nos bendiga,” said and Pete and their diverse family. He has written humorous fi ction— Letongaloosa years before and became Hernando and Maria. “Amen,” said Pat “They’re coming Washington to sometimes intentionally—all his life. a couple after having been business and Pete. rivals. We now fast forward a few years. The children are older, but still young enough to be excited about family vacations, and Pete and Pat were pros- pering fi nancially to the point that taking a six-person family trip was not the “break the bank” enterprise it would have been just a few years ear- lier. For the kids there was one require- ment for a vacation—that it be FUN. Pat had wanted to buy the old Pea- For education-minded Pat and Pete, body home from the city to house vacation had to be “fruitful” as well as a pre-school. Pete wanted to open a fun. pawn shop. After an intense public The ensuing family council was ani- debate they opted to join forces and mated. As chair, Pete sometimes exer- share the facility. Together they created cised authoritative prerogatives not to a unique business: Pat and Pete’s Pre- be found in Robert’s Rules of Order. school and Pawn Shop. During that But when the meeting ended there was process they became a couple. They harmony and excitement all round. waited fi ve years then got married. The family was going to Washington, Both Pat and Pete belonged to orga- D.C. to be present at A Capitol Fourth, nizations related to their professions where thousands of people gather and and they usually accompanied each millions more watch on television to other to annual professional confer- see the greatest display of Fourth of ences. One year the two conferences July fi reworks anywhere. The event were scheduled at the same time in takes place on the West Lawn of the Seoul, Korea (Pete), and Cartagena, U.S. Capitol. Colombia (Pat). 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The operator told the caller, returned to the United States and, with “One moment please,” and hissed a the help of government and nongov- supervisor standing by, “It’s Nelida ernment agencies, were able to adopt Nacamora, from Kansas.” Some read- four children—two Koreans—Min-jee ers will recall the story of “Nosey and his sister Hae-jin; two Colombi- Nelida.” As a shop keeper at a Leton- ans—Maria and her brother Hernando. galoosa mall, she blew the whistle on It took a quite awhile, as described a government sting operation that was KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY July 2016 • 29 had two cats and one dog with diabetes. your vet as I did, and most likely things PET WORLD I was going through a “holistic” period will work out as well as they did for me. in my life when my fi rst pet was diag- - Marc Morrone has kept almost nosed and I did try myself to manage every kind of animal as a pet for the last the situation without insulin but I had half-century and he is happy to share How do you handle no success. 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Bring the the cream forms soft peaks that droop mixture back to a boil, whisking until slightly when the beaters or whisk are ummer vacation has arrived for learn through this recipe. You’ll be able smooth. Remove the pan from the heat. lifted out. Smany families across the country. to show them how butter and brown Put the remaining 3/4 cup (185 mL) Remove the plastic wrap from the For others, it’s just a few days or weeks sugar melt together and gradually turn cream in the refrigerator to chill. chilled puddings. Spoon a dollop of away. Parents everywhere are facing into a rich caramelized butterscotch, Sift the cornstarch through a fi ne- whipped cream on top of each pud- the challenge of what to do to keep how the tiny seeds from inside a split meshed sieve into a large heatproof ding. You can even sprinkle a little y their children interested and happy, not vanilla bean are the source of delicious bowl. While whisking continuously, brown sugar over the top if you want. to mention well fed, during those long vanilla fl avor, and how cream turns the gradually pour the hot cream-sugar Serve immediately. p days. mixture into a luscious sauce. mixture into the cornstarch. Return the © 2016 Wolfgang Puck Worldwide, Inc. You can show them how egg yolks, mixture to the same saucepan and bring Distributed By Tribune Content Agency, LLC. “tempered” with some of the sauce so to a boil, whisking constantly, about 1 they’ll stay smooth and not turn into minute. Remove the pan from the heat. Wolfgang lumps like scrambled egg, not only In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks enrich the sauce but also, together until smooth. Briskly whisk in a little of Puck with some cornstarch, thicken it. You the hot butterscotch mixture to temper can also give them a quick lesson on the eggs. Then, whisk the egg mixture how to make real whipped cream from into the remaining butterscotch in the scratch, rather than getting it from an saucepan; and, while continuing to Sure, there’s camp to rely on, plus all aerosol can. whisk constantly, bring the mixture sorts of sports teams or lessons, family And your young audience will also almost to a boil, about 1 minute. outings, movies, museums, amuse- learn an important lesson in patience, Pour the custard through a wire- ment parks and other attractions. But since the fi nished pudding needs meshed sieve set over a large bowl, what about that downtime at home, to chill in the refrigerator for sev- pressing it through with a rubber spat- when you want them to do something eral hours before serving. But what a ula. Ladle the custard into four martini else other than watch TV or play video reward you’ll have to offer for their glasses or glass serving bowls. 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As I wrapped the bed sheets away game one hour away, and we got around me before I went to sleep, all I Each month I will write about a memory I walked slowly around her, examin- creamed. On the bus trip back a couple could think about was how well I han- of a person’s life and I hope you will ing every inch of her body. Then I took of bench warmers and me heard about dled the car. enjoy it. For information you need to a few steps back to take in the entire a party down by the river, so we asked I borrowed my car a couple of more submit your own memories, please visit enchantment of this black beauty. I the quarterback if we could go. times during football season. The last my blog at fi nally found the nerve to touch her, “Sure,” he replied, “but my car’s full trip was the hardest. It was parked in www.MemoriesAreForever.net delicately at fi rst, but then I ran my fi n- of girls.” A moment later he laughed. the gravel driveway instead of at the I would love to hear from you. If you gers over her entire body. Words cannot “Sophomore boys have to walk.” Well, front of the house. The incline was a wish to include a nostalgic picture of describe how I felt about this dream of he had nothing to laugh about. He was lot steeper; it took 20 minutes because yourself, please send it as an attach- my life. I wanted her. a terrible quarterback. we kept slipping. After we uttered a ment to your submission email. (The With my hand still resting on my We discussed how we could get to few unmentionable four-letter words, photo below is me as a two-year-old beloved I heard a sound. What is it? A the party and came up with a plan as we we laughed as I parked the car. sitting on the steps of my home in Chi- voice. A man’s voice. He called out my walked to my house. I carefully crept My 1936 Plymouth became a fond cago.) - Tom Mach name. It was my father talking to me. into the dark house. Everyone was memory the following Monday. I “Well, Doug, what do you think of it?” asleep. I got my car keys and escaped arrived home after practice but the I was speechless and looked at him unnoticed. My car was parked in front car wasn’t there. I entered my house with an open mouth and eyes of grati- of the house facing a small upgrade and saw my dad sitting at the kitchen Tom tude. but beyond that was a long downgrade table. I asked, “Where’s the Plym- “Well, this is it,” he said. “Your car where I could pop the clutch to get her outh?” Mach to drive when you turn 16. But not started. We pushed the car uphill about He put his cigarette in the ashtray before.” 15 feet and then we all jumped in. I and answered, “I saw you and your A few days earlier he told me he had was asked, “You do know how to drive, friends stealin’ the Plymouth. I sold it a chance to buy a car for $40. A black don’t you?” for 50 bucks. You’re buyin’ your own as the blackest midnight, three on the I answered as I popped the clutch, next time. You blew it.” He picked fl oor, no radio, a loud muffl er, with the “Do tractors count?” I learned how to up his cigarette and walked out of the My First passenger side window missing. It was drive a car that night. We had a great room. a two-door, 25-year-old 1936 Plym- time. I made it home around midnight, I lost my fi rst love. outh. But I had to wait fi ve months Love until I turned 16 and got my driver’s license. By Douglas McLaughlin I told all my friends at school the next day about “my car.” They were came home after high school foot- impressed and wanted to see and ride Iball practice, tired and aching. When in it. I told them, “You can see it any- I looked up, I saw her. I was stunned. time you want but I’ve got to get my She was black, and she was drop-dead license before I can drive it.” I spent the gorgeous. My heart pounded, and I next week washing, waxing, cleaning, froze in disbelief at the sight of her. and sitting behind the wheel of my car She was all I ever wanted in my life. speed shifting. Driving my car became I rushed over to her, hoping she would an obsession, but I knew I couldn’t, not be mine. I never believed in love at 16, no license. The obsession became a fi rst sight, but now I did. reality one week later. 32 • July 2016 KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY GOREN ON BRIDGE The value of an eight With Bob Jones West chose a high heart spot to sug- Tribune Content Agency gest weakness in the suit. East had a perfect read on the heart suit when Both vulnerable. South deals. declarer’s jack fell under his ace at trick one. A heart continuation would build RETIREMENT COMMUNITY NORTH an extra heart trick for the defense, but AT ALVAMAR ♠-6 4 it would not defeat the contract. East ♥-8 4 shifted accurately to the jack of spades. ♦-A K 10 6 2 South could not afford to duck this as ♣-Q 7 4 2 the defense could revert to hearts, so he WEST EAST won his ace and led the jack of clubs. ♠-Q 7 5 2 ♠-J 10 9 This ran to East’s king, who continued ♥-9 7 6 2 ♥-A 10 5 3 with the 10 of spades. Again, South had ♦-J 5 3 ♦-Q 8 7 4 to win, and he continued with a second ♣-A 8 ♣-K 6 club to West’s ace. West could not cash SOUTH two spade tricks. With no entry back to Make Arbor Court ♠ -A K 8 3 his hand, he could underlead his queen Retirement Community ♥-K Q J of spades to partner’s nine or cash his ♦-9 queen and set up declarer’s eight. Nine your next stop! ♣-J 10 9 5 3 tricks for declarer either way. “I wouldn’t have bid it without the The bidding: eight of spades,” said South. SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST Note that an opening diamond lead 1♣ Pass 1♦ Pass would have defeated the contract. This 1♠ Pass 3♣* Pass lead was very unlikely on the auc- 3NT Pass Pass Pass tion and West cannot be faulted for his * Invitational choice of a heart. - Bob Jones welcomes readers’ Opening lead: Seven of ♥ responses sent in care of this newspa- per or to Tribune Content Agency, LLC., South bid aggressively after North’s 16650 Westgrove Dr., Suite 175, Addi- invitation. Just as well he tried three no son, TX 75001. E-mail responses may trump—a fi ve-club contract would have be sent to [email protected]. had no chance. © 2016 Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
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