Volume 28 Number 12 December 2017 Dallas Scott, Editor
PRESIDENT’S COLUMN– Betty Drinkard Jean Blankenship— Program Chair Merry Christmas! As they say, it’s just around the corner! I do 2018 Program Calendar hope I’ll see you at our Christ- mas Luncheon on Friday De- December 15, 2017, Christmas Social Lunch meeting at Eagle cember 15 from 12 Noon to 2 Eyrie, Noon — 2:00 p.m. (New Time and Location). p.m. at Eagle Eyrie. The facility January 25, 2018, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Pearson Cancer Center — is always so beautifully decorat- Alicia Boggs, “Congestive Heart Failure” ed, I’m sure by the time we leave there all of us will be full February 22, 2018, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Pearson Cancer Center — of the Christmas Spirit. Don’t Allison Brooks Helgeson, "Women and Heart Disease" forget my present! And, I’m March 22, 2018, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Pearson Cancer Center — Dr. also sure that each and everyone of us have been David Frantz, “Wound Care” truly BLESSED. As we reflect on 2017, we like to remember the many special times and events that April 26, 2018, Dinner Meeting: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Eagle Eyrie. we’ve had. Right now I remember the multitude Nancy Eggleston Anniversary Dinner of grand and wonderful things you have done for May 24, 2018, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Pearson Cancer Center — Dr. Mended Hearts Chapter #16. I am so proud of Scott Zindel, “Foot Care you — I brag about you to everyone. I am so honoured to work with you . With our great team June, 2018, No Meeting there has to be much success! Look at our record! July 28, 2018, Picnic: Noon to 2:30 p.m., Alliance Church - Rt. 211, Summer Social, Covered Dish Be sure and get a copy of the January / February issue of Lynchburg Living. The entire community needs to know us and what we do for them! I’m so thrilled with getting this publicity. The reporter and photographer seemed most impressed with our organization as Carol Bryant, Laurel Dodgion and I shared information. If you want to read the newsletter and do not have or use a comput- er, ask a family member or friend to print it for you. If you have not I do hope you have a special Christmas with family given Chapter #16 your Email address, please send it to Dan Cousins and friends. May you have good health and joy — at [email protected]. This will save mailing cost and get you the you deserve it. And don’t forget the reason for the newsletter earlier. season as we look forward to 2018. To access the Chapter #16, Blue Ridge Mended Hearts monthly news- Still proud to be your President. letter, use either of the web links listed below. Heartfully, Centra link; www.centrahealth.com/mended-hearts-newsletters Betty Mended Hearts Link; https://mendedhearts.gnosishosting.net/Chapters/ Resources/16
Inside this issue
Cares & Concerns 2 Editor’s Page 2 Mended Hearts Chapter #16 Visiting Reports 3 Donations 3 Nature’s annual Spectacle: Where to see the leaves 4 December surgery anniversaries & birthdays 4 2017 News from the Board Meeting 5 General Meeting Notes 5 Simple Food Safety Tips for Thanksgiving 6 Veterans Day and Memorial Day should not be confused 6 Recipes for Healthy Living 7 Chapter #16 Leaders 8 Pictures from the November General Meeting 9 December 2017 Mended Hearts Schedule of Visits 10 Member Enrollment Form 11 Mission Statement 12
CARES & CONCERNS: Judy and Wayne Toler, Co-Chairs Editor’s Page—Dallas Scott Lawrence “Rita” Bryant — Rehab. Frances and I survived our first dip into the Santa and Mrs. Claus pool. We at- tended the 80th Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School in Midland Michigan. We did Cartoons and ‘posters’ by PAGES 48 hours of instruction in three days! We learned the history of Santa and about the SPIRIT of giving. We learned how to put on makeup and how to make toys. We learned about the business of Santa. Below are pictures of Santa and Mrs. Claus with school children. The logo for the school. Santa Dallas’ first time in the sleigh. Frances (Mrs. C) with the CONDUCTOR of the Polar Express. We had a won- derful trip, learned a lot of the do’s and don'ts for Santa and Mrs. Claus. I got to sing in the Santa Choir. I met many heart patients while on breaks from class. We enjoyed it so much we will be going again as a refresher because I’m sure I did not learn it all the first time. It is my pleasure and honor to serve as your newsletter editor. If you have any comments on this newsletter, please feel free to send them to me at [email protected]. I can also be reached at (434) 610-4314. Please feel free to email me or call me. Dallas Scott, Editor Accredited Visitor 434-610-4314 [email protected]
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ESTHER TUCKER — DONATIONS & GIFTS VISITING REPORTS
Donations made to Chapter #16: Patients Visited YTD Surgery Anniversary donations
50/50 November 2017 Cookbooks Patients visited — 190 1755 New Members (Including H.R.)
Golf Tournament Home Recovery — 14 170 Belk Charity Day Family — 34 334 Membership Dues Pre-Op — 17 126
Memorials Post-Op — 125 1125
Donations: We appreciate all donations to Chap- ter #16. Thank you so much! Hours — 102.25 1047.85 Please send your memorial gifts to: Blue Ridge Mended Hearts Chapter #16 Lynchburg General Hospital November was another very busy month for the Mend- 1901 Tate Springs Road ed Hearts Visitors. You have made a difference in 190 Lynchburg VA 24501 patients’ and families’ lives. Keep up the great effort! You make an impression with each visit and improve
the likelihood that patients’ and families’ lives will be improved by your visit.
**BE SURE TO CONSULT Meet and Greet Welcoming Registration folks YOUR DOCTOR*** Hospitality Chair—Ruby Davis 434-845-5245
2017 Greeters
The Blue Ridge Heartbeat is written for the education Date Name and information of our members and others concerned with heart health. It is not or intended to be a substi- 12/15/17 Christmas Social tute for the advice of your own physician. Contact your doctor or health professional about any of your 1/25/18 symptoms or concerns. Don’t try anything new with- out consulting your doctor first. 2/22/18 3/22/18 Dallas & Frances Scott 4/26/18
Chapter #16 News 5/24/18 7/28/18 Picnic Rita Bryant’s NEW new address is Runk & Pratt Liberty Ridge, 31 Monica Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24502. Please 9/27/18 drop him a card and let him know you’re thinking of him. 10/25/18
Betty Drinkard, our dedicated President, is still going 11/15/18 through testing. Prayers and words of encouragement are in order. 12/15/18 Christmas Social
3 December Birthdays Carol Bryant Gene Gallagher Mended HeartsTM Prayer Kris Krishnamoorthy Terrell Maddox David Shelton We ask for your blessings, Lord. We ask for strength, that we may pass it on to others. December Surgery Anniversaries We ask for faith, that we may give hope to others. Charlie Johnson 1999 We ask for health, that we may encourage others. We ask Lord, for wisdom, that we may use all of your gifts well.
In 2018, you can contribute more Getting rid of household germs can help to your 401(k) you avoid colds You can give yourself a good chance to stay healthy this There's good news for 401(k) savers in 2018: winter by thoroughly washing your hands and attacking They can put $500 more into their plan. germs where they hide. The IRS has announced that the 401(k) In the kitchen: Sink handles, sinks, and counters are the contribution limit has been raised to $18,500. biggest offenders. Clean sinks, sink drains, and counters That is the first increase since 2015. with antibacterial soap at least once a day. Wash your sponge in the dishwasher to kill germs. The new limit also applies to 403(b), Thrift Savings Plan and 457 plans. Fresh vegetables and fruits: They may carry salmonella, campylobacter, or E. coli, say microbiologists at New York The limit on catch-up contributions for employees University. Rinse them thoroughly. age 50 and over remains the same at $6,000. In the laundry: Add bleach to a load of white clothes that The deduction phase out limit was also increased. includes underwear. It kills virtually all of the germs on This means that if your Modified Adjusted Gross underwear so they don't spread. Move the load immedi- Income exceeds certain ranges, the amount you ately to the dryer and dry at a high temperature. can deduct is reduced (or phased out). In the bathroom: Use a disinfecting cleaner on the bathtub weekly. If someone with a skin infection uses the tub, Single taxpayers: The phase out is $63,000 to wash it with bleach right away so you don't pick up the $73,000, up from $62,000 to $72,000. germs. Married filing jointly: Phase out rises to $101,000 Shared devices: Use antibacterial cleaner frequently on tel- to $121,000, up from $99,000 to $119,000. ephones, TV remotes, door handles, and shared key- boards, especially if someone in the household has an ill- Individual contributors: The phase out range rises ness. to $189,000 to $199,000, up from $186,000 to $196,000.
Roth IRA and traditional IRAs
There was no change in contribution limits for IRA and Roth IRA plans. The maximum you can con- tribute to a Roth IRA is $5,500 per year (or $6,500 if you are age 50 or older).
There was a change to deduction phaseouts, though. If your Modified Adjusted Gross Income exceeds certain ranges, the amount you can de- duct is reduced (or phased out). In 2018, the phase-out levels are higher. For singles or heads of households, the Modified Adjusted Gross In- come range is $120,000 to $135,000. For married couples filing jointly, the range is $189,000 to $199,000. The phase-out ranges for married filing separately have not changed.
4 BOARD Meeting happenings: November 2017 General Meeting Notes November 2017 The meeting was called to order by Betty Drinkard, president, at "I never had anything like 11:00 a.m. leading in the Mended Hearts prayer. this done to me before," said Michelle Adams, Ad- Those present were: Betty Drinkard, Laurel Dodgion, Betty ministrative Assistant in Skoldal, Ruby and Nelson Davis, Judy Toler, Fred Mayer and Es- Critical Care who works ther Tucker. with Michelle Cabell RN and Vice President of Critical REPORTS: Care. Michelle Adams was Minutes: The October 2017 minutes were approved. diagnosed with Spontane- ous Coronary Artery Di- Treasurer: A motion to approve the treasurer’s report was made section and had heart sur- by Nelson Davis and seconded by Judy Toler. gery. Before the surgery she had a heart catheter 1st Vice President: Laurel Dodgion reported that Chapter 16’s put in place. Michelle had no known risk factors membership remains at 86. She reported that at the Belk Charity before surgery. She felt terrified but survived eve- Day November 4 the Chapter made about $800. rything and is doing so well now. 2nd Vice President: No report. "Exercise every day of your life," says Michelle. Program: The Christmas party will be December 15 at Eagle Ey- Heart patients don't have a choice. Use the stairs. Rehabilitation after surgery is slow going. Michelle rie at 12:00 until 2:00 p.m. A robo call will be made. A program rested in a lazy-boy recliner for three weeks after chair is needed to replace Jean Blankenship and to co-chair with returning home from surgery. Carol Bryant. Then she could lay down in a bed. History: Betty Skoldal is up to date on the history book. Old Business: Our picnic will be July 28, 2018 at Alliance Church. Michelle enjoys a plant based diet. She eats fruits and vegetables which is basically the Mediterrane- All signatures needed by the BB&T bank have been signed by an diet. Nelson Davis, Laurel Dodgion and Esther Tucker. She is happy to say that her five year check-up Betty will talk with E. W. Tibbs regarding the moving of the chap- reported her to be back to normal. Michelle is very ter’s office on the third floor of the hospital. grateful. New Business: We have a new treasurer, Fred Mayer. He will Article by Carollyn Lee Peerman start in January.
The chapter needs a nominating chair to replace Jack Hamilton. We will meet again on December 15, 2017 at Eagle Carol Bryant, Betty Drinkard and Laurel Dodgion will meet with Eyrie at 12:00 — 2:00. Christmas Social Lunch the reporter from Lynchburg Living magazine on November 21 on meeting. New Date, time and location. an article about the chapter.
The next board meeting will be January 25, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. with the general meeting to follow. The meeting adjourned at 12:06 p.m.
Prepared by Esther Tucker
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New looks for Christmas trees The centerpiece of many homes in December, the Christmas tree is often decorated with sentimental or- naments and a style beloved by each family. If you want to mix it up a bit this year, try these tips from countryliving.com. New colors: Try black and white, especially with ribbons. Also: ice blue and silver, pink bows and gold ornaments, white bulbs with brown extras like pine cones, or bulbs that make a rainbow of color. Ornaments: Among the possibilities are spray- painted birdhouses, toy soldiers or nutcrackers, large glittering letters, or small flag garlands. Materials: How about burlap for garlands, scrap- book tags, triangular flags made of burlap, or feathers. Tree stands: Why do you have to get a convention- al stand with a skirt? Try colorful vintage buckets for smaller trees or re-purpose objects. Use baskets or tree pots. New places: Have a kitchen tree? Want to make one? Try decorating with cooking items from cookie cutters to flatware. See Country Living's 67 tree suggestions at: coun- tryliving.com/christmas-ideas.
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The adventurer and the Christmas flower
Born to wealth in South Carolina in 1779, Joel Roberts Poinsett rejected the life of a southern aristocrat and, instead, traveled the world becoming an expert in foreign affairs and an amateur botanist, bringing to North America the lovely flower now known as a poinsettia.
His travels spanned hot spots in Europe, Asia, and South America. In 1806 in Baku, Azerbaijan, Poinsett spec- ulated that pools of petroleum might be used for fuel. In Persia, he told a great Khan about the United States and President Thomas Jefferson. In Russia, he told the empress that her country could not industrialize so long as serfs worked for free, though as a plantation owner he presumably had slaves. He later led an abolition movement.
Then in 1825, Poinsett, an avid botanist visited Taxco del Alarcon, south of Mexico City. There he saw for the first time the lovely, winter-blooming Flor de Noche Buena or Christmas flower. He sent samples back to the States where the flower immediately became popular. By 1836, the plant the Aztecs called cuetlaxochitl had another name: Poinsettia.
Although Poinsett was famed in his own time for military, diplomatic and domestic accomplishments, it is the Christmas flower for which he is commonly remembered today.
6 Recipes for Healthy Living Christmas Eve Tourtiere is the Toast of Canadian Tables
Tourtiere, or meat pie, is a traditional part of French Canadian Christmas and New Year's Eve fare, although the dish is enjoyed throughout Canada.
Like many traditional dishes, the exact ingredients vary by family with recipes handed down throughout generations.
Typically, the meat pie consists of tiny cubes of pork, veal and beef, slow cooked and served in a pie shell. Meats very often dif- fer based on availability by location. You'll find fish served in some meat pies in coastal areas, for example.
Spices also vary. Some tourtieres feature a festive spice combination of cinnamon, cloves and all spice. Others feature sage and thyme, or a combination of spices.
This recipe from hiddenponies.com features ground pork plus bread crumbs. Many recipes call for mashed potatoes instead of bread crumbs.
Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 pounds ground pork 1 1/2 cups beef stock 3 onions, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups finely sliced mushrooms 1 cup finely chopped celery 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon summer savory or thyme 1/3 teaspoon cloves, ground 1 cup bread crumbs 1/2 cup fresh chopped parsley Pastry for a double crust 9-inch pie 1 egg, beaten 1 teaspoon water
In large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat and cook pork, breaking it up, until no longer pink. Drain fat.
Stir in stock, onions, garlic, mushrooms, celery, salt, cinnamon, pepper, savory and cloves. Bring to boil, reduce heat and sim- mer 45 minutes or until 2 tablespoons of liquid remains. Stir in bread crumbs and parsley.
Refrigerate to allow the flavors to meld.
Spoon filling into bottom shell, situated in deep pie plate or iron skillet. Cover meat mixture with top pastry and press edges to seal. Cut vents in top crust.
Brush top crust with egg and water.
Bake at 375 for 40 to 45 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool at least 10 minutes before serving.
7 Blue Ridge Mended Hearts Chapter #16 Chapter #16 Leaders
Visiting Program Chairman: Dan Cousins President: Betty Drinkard 434 525-2852 1st Vice President: Laurel Dodgion 434 525-0475 Your Visiting Committee: 2nd Vice President: Dave Blackburn 434 238-0528 Visiting Assignments: Laurel Dodgion Secretary: Esther Tucker 434 239-4587 Patient packs & bags: Visitors Treasurer: Debbie Sipes 434 546-0808 Follow up Telephone Calls: Committee Asst. Treasurer: Nelson Davis 434 845-5245 Training: Members Publicity : Betty Drinkard 434 525-2852 Data Collectors: Dan Cousins Health Fairs: Dave Blackburn 434 237-6581 Cardiac Staff Advisor: Cindi Cole 434 200-6701 Staff Editorial Advisor: Michelle Tinnell 434 200-7062 Ad Hoc Committees: Immediate Past President: Carol Bryant 434 384-5982 Standing Committees: Newsletter Editor: Dallas Scott 434 610-4314
Nominating — Rev. Jack Hamilton, Past President Volunteer Liaison: Betsy Mudie 434 200-4696 Membership — Laurel Dodgion Director of Volunteer Services — LGH/VBH Celebrations & Concerns — Judy & Wayne Toler Medical Advisors: Photographer — Carollyn Peerman Ken Saum, M.D. 434 528-2212 Publicity & By-Laws — Betty Drinkard Chad Hoyt, M.D. 434 200-5252 Program — Jean Blankenship Curt Baker, Centra V.P. 434 200-3215
Hospitality — Ruby & Nelson Davis Chapter #16 Office (voice mail) 434 200-7611 Newsletter – Dallas Scott Visiting Chair — Dan Cousins National Mended Hearts Health Fairs — Dave Blackburn National President: Donette Smith Anniversary Dinner — Ruby Davis www.mendedhearts.org Hearts of Fame — Laurel Dodgion Speakers Bureau — Betty Drinkard Mid-Atlantic Regional Dir: William (Bill) Carter 803-270-2496 [email protected] Financial — Debbie Sipes Golf Committee Chair — Betty Drinkard Mid-Atlantic Asst. RD: Bill Voerster 704 310-8354 mendedheartsbillv@gmail Historian — Betty Skoldal, Past President
National Executive Dir: Norm Linsky 214 390-3265 [email protected]
ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS
Dr. Kenneth Saum, Cardiology Surgeon Dr. Mark Townsend, Pediatric Cardiologist Betsy Mudie, Volunteer Office Liaison Curt Baker, VP Cardiovascular Dept. LGH Betty Drinkard President & By-Laws Chair Laurel Dodgion 1st VP Dave Blackburn 2nd VP Esther Tucker, Secretary Debbie Sipes, Treasurer Carol Bryant, President’s Advisor & Past President Jean Blankenship, Program Chair Dave Blackburn, Health Fairs Jack Hamilton, Past President, Nominating Chair
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Blue Ridge Mended Hearts Chapter #16 Lynchburg General Hospital 1901 Tate Springs Road Lynchburg, VA 24501
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Blue Ridge Chapter #16 of Mended Hearts, Inc. expresses our apprecia- tion for the generous support of Centra in providing mailing and printing costs for this newsletter.
“It’s Great to be Alive - and to Help Others!”
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