SENIOR TIMES Seniors to Greet, Serve Lunch Their Hands Before Eating

OHIO’S FOREMOST NEWSMAGAZINE FOR BOOMERS & BEYOND

august 2015

Volume 34 - Issue 8

Free Lunch Program Connecting with children FEATURING by Steve Nichol

Hockey has Since mid-June, as many no age limit as 30 children a day have been making noon-time page 3 appearances at Homeport’s Elim Manor apartment community for seniors. The attraction: a free lunch Job Fairs sandwiched between grandparent-like conversations page 7 and hugs. Columbus Recreation and Parks Department, and its partners, will provide more than 630,000 meals this summer at 270 locations. But the Elim Manor operation is one of a kind in its inter-generational impact. “We are excited about it,” said Julie Bishop, assistant program director for the Manor seniors and devel- summertime meals, agreed Elim Manor residents Recreation and Parks Sum- oped a plan rotating them with Fuller’s assessment. love the interaction that SENIORS GUIDE mer Food Program. “We through different assign- “I love the children. I begins when the children are hoping it’s an idea that Pull-out pages 9-12 ments in the Elim Manor love them a lot,” Warren enter the rear doors of their spreads throughout the city community room. said. “This is food for my community center. SUBSCRIBE FREE!! next year.” “One day they make sure soul. I enjoy seeing their “I have actually had one The idea of enlisting Elim the children wash and dry bellies fill up.” of the children tell one of SENIOR TIMES seniors to greet, serve lunch their hands before eating. So do the kids. the resident volunteers that online e-edition and monitor the children in The next they may physi- “I get to eat!” Sarah Cal- she reminded them of their a safe and caring environ- cally hand the children the loway, 9, said succinctly, grandmother and asked All you need to do is ment came from Angela pre-made lunches. Others about her experience. for a hug,” Fuller said. send an email to Fuller, community manager help children open their Sarah’s mother, Leslie “This was wonderful to [email protected] for Wallick Communities, food, clean up spills see as this resident We’ll send you a notice the property management and heat up food if doesn’t usually company for Elim Manor requested,” Fuller said. have company and and a link each time and homes in neighboring a new Senior Times One senior gets to now looks forward Elim Estates. be the “Hall Monitor,” to seeing that child edition is available! In previous summers, making sure there is each day.” Elim Estates children re- no lingering if chil- Volunteer Rachel ceived meals handed to dren need to use the Eiland said the good them from the back of a Elim Manor first floor feelings are con- truck sent by Recreation bathroom. The resi- tagious. One day INSIDE and Parks. But this year the Aging Not For Sissys...... 17 dent volunteers also she gave one of city could not find a driver ensure program rules the area children to deliver to the Southeast are followed. No food a hug, prompting At The Centers...... 16 Columbus neighborhood is allowed to leave the the child’s sister to five days a week. room and adults are request one too. At Your Service...... 17 Fuller, who remembered not allowed to eat it. “I said, ‘sure growing up receiving the “It has gone very honey,’” Eiland re- Crossword Puzzle...... 15 USDA program meals, said well and the seniors have Calloway, said the children called. “It made my day.” she did not want the chil- truly been enjoying it,” see the half hour in the dren to lose access to food. Fuller said. community center as an Steve Nichol is Home- Hall of Fame...... 6 In some cases, the lunch – a Mary Warren, one of nine outing in what otherwise port’s Manager of Public sandwich, chocolate milk, Elim seniors who stepped can be a slow time of year. Relations. Homeport is Introductions...... 17 apple or applesauce - can be forward when it appeared “The kids look forward dedicated to safe, afford- their only substantive meal, neighboring children, ages to it. There is not a lot (oth- able housing in Central Postcard From Columbus...... 4 she said. 1 to 18, might not otherwise erwise) going on out here,” Ohio. steve.nichol@home- So she recruited Elim receive the federally funded Calloway said. portfolio.org Savvy Senior...... 5 Tinseltown Talks...... 8 mymedicarequestion.com Taste This!...... 14 Medicare Questions? Answers Here!

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2-SENIOR TIMES - AUGUST 2015 silver skaters Hockey has no age limit by Erica Curless, “Women my age did not cause their husbands played. ing the regular league’s Fri- game, they sip from flasks her silvery gray purse over The Spokesman-Review have team sports when we Others, like Kellner, had day night rec games. Some filled with whiskey, Fireball her shoulder as she holds her (Spokane, Wash.) were young.” said Kellner, children who became in- also skate on co-ed teams. and other pre-game spirits of helmet with full face guard who turns 70 this year and terested in the sport. Some The women’s games are courage as they put on their in the other hand. (TNS) Hockey has no age attended high school long received peer pressure from slower and lower-scoring shoulder, knee and elbow “This isn’t a purse,” she limit. It’s a lifelong sport, before Title IX established friends who were already than the men’s games and pads and tape their colorful jokes. “This is a big bag of so say the women in the girls sport teams in 1972. playing. the puck is easy to track. Yet stockings in place. whoop ass.” newly formed Silver Skat- “This is good for us. We’re Sharon Meyer started at there is lots of action and Kyle pulls red jerseys from Jean Tarr, 54, shows off ers – a division of Spokane learning to play as a team.” 57, when her coworker at even more laughs. a big bag and calls out num- her “hot-flash” gloves, thick Women’s Hockey League Kellner came up with the Spokane Community Col- “My husband always com- bers. protective gloves with holes for women age 50 and older idea for the Silver Skaters lege encouraged her to join. worn in the fingers. ... much older. after registering women for “I was hooked,” Meyer These women obvious- Olga Pasher is 75. Sharon the league’s new season. said, adding that skating is a ly enjoy themselves. The Meyer is 72. Nancy Kellner She realized there were good weight-bearing exer- laughing lasts as they sit in is 69. Deb Kyle is 63. The enough older skaters to cise and that it’s easy on the the box and as they skate out other gals are youngsters in make a team. Then came the joints because of the gliding. onto the ice for quick 1-to-2 their 50s. idea for a 50-plus women’s Yet, like most things, it’s minute bursts of game time Yet those numbers are as jamboree where the Silver not totally safe. Players still before they switch off with irrelevant as the notion that Skaters invited other skaters fall. Sometimes they can’t other players. hockey is about blood, bro- from across the region and stop and crash into one an- At 75, Pasher is the ken teeth and fights. Canada. other. Ankles twist. “mom” of the team. She “People have a really Spokane’s first Silver “The fights are just part of hasn’t played in several strange notion of who plays Skaters Jamboree is Sat- the show,” Kyle said about years but is back on the ice hockey,” said Kyle, a recent- urday and Sunday at the the bloody dog piles for getting ready for the jam- ly retired college instructor, Eagles Ice-A-Rena. Be- which the sport is infamous. boree. Raised in Alberta, while helping pin a black cause of schedules, weather “We’re much more into the Silver Skaters members, left to right, Deb kyle, 63, Sara Pasher skated a lot as a kid Silver Skaters patch on one and short notice, it appears game.” Minier, 39, and Mel Anderson, 44, suit up before their but, even in Canada girls of her teammate’s oversized only players from Grand Besides, she said, the Spokane Woman’s hockey League game on Friday, Jan. didn’t play hockey. jersey. Forks, British Columbia, women’s league scrambles 9, 2015, at eagles Ice Arena in Spokane, Wash. (Photo She remembers moving The Silver Skaters are all are attending. Kellner hopes the teams each year so that credit: Colin Mulvany/The Spokesman-Review/TNS) to Spokane in the ’60s and about camaraderie, the fi- that the jamboree grows person who was your nem- working with a couple wom- nesse of skating and playing to include women from esis last year is likely to be ments that ‘You guys smile “I’m 9,” Meyer shouts, en to start a female hockey on a team for fun regardless Montana, Alberta and other your teammate this year. too much and laugh on the catching the jersey. “Nine. team. She laughed, recalling of their ability to slap the towns in Washington next “Nobody wants to make ice,’” Kyle said. That’s how many grandchil- that they wore figure skates puck into the goal. Besides, year. She would also like to an enemy of friends,” she Kellner is always remind- dren I have.” She returns to with toe picks, wool sweat- checking – slamming your see more women, young and said. ing the women to stop apolo- lacing her skates. Then she ers and tight jeans. They body into your opponent old, take up the sport. Because ice access is ex- gizing: “There is no ‘sorry’ takes off her gold hoop earn- had helmets but no pads to get the puck from them Many of the Silver Skat- pensive and time is limited, in hockey.” ings and puts them in the case or other safety equipment. – isn’t allowed in women’s ers didn’t start until they the Silver Skaters don’t prac- As the women get ready that holds her mouth guard. Yet that didn’t stop them leagues. were older. Some started be- tice. They all just skate dur- for a recent Friday night Jacque Early, 52, swings See hockey, page 17

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Uniontown, Penn- Edwards left sylvania, Edwards San Diego in April became ill, devel- 1, 1908, with the oped pneumonia Captain Edwards intension of be- and died. ing in New York Of interest lo- and His Goats City by December. cally was the fact In 1908 and 1909 Capt. travel with a goat team. From California he that Edwards and Vivian Edwards traveled Edwards was born in traveled to Phoe- his team stopped from San Diego, California, Iowa but later moved to nix, Arizona, and at Olentangy Park to New York City, thereby Nebraska. At the time of his through parts of on July 17, 1909, becoming the first person cross-country trip he was Old Mexico, New where they visited the Buckeye Re- to cross the country by goat- identified as a ranch owner Mexico, Colorado, near Gila, Arizona, where goats and burros and re- publican Club outing, as drawn carriage. from San Diego. Kansas, Missouri, Indiana, Edwards and the goats be- turned home by train, vow- noted on the face of the Edwards, a fifty-three This trip was not the first Illinois, Ohio, West Virgin- came trapped in quicksand. ing not to repeat the jour- postcard. year old cripple who’s legs long-distant trek he made ia, Pennsylvania, New Jer- It took several hours for ney. However, he stayed in are practically useless as a by goat-drawn wagon. Five sey to reach New York City. Johnson to rescue Edwards New York until July 1910 Richard E. Barrett is an result of an accident, could years earlier he traveled For a portion of the trek he and his team from their peril. when he and his team trav- historian and the author of walk only with extreme from his then hometown, followed the Santa Fe Trail Streams were forded, but eled to Washington, D. C., many publications on local difficulty. He traveled ex- Hastings, Nebraska, to San to Kansas City where he deep rivers were crossed to encourage government history. He can be contacted tensively before his accident Francisco by way of Port- stayed for the winter. The on railroad bridges with officials to promote the at (614) 755-4979 or via and, not wanting to give up land, Oregon. That 4,000 next spring he headed east the sure-footed goats walk- raising of goats. On July 27 traveling, determined to mile trip was accomplished and reached New York City ing on the trestles. In the email at [email protected]. on September 17, 1909. He Mojave Desert it took eight OHIO’S averaged 15 miles per day. days to go five miles when it FOREMOST In hot environments, he NEWSMAGAZINE was necessary to lower Ed- Available to Give Talks traveled at night. wards, his wagon and team FOR BOOMERS For this trip he started Richard Barrett, in his twelfth year of writing Post- & BEYOND down several steep cliffs east with five Angora goats by rope and pulley. They card from Columbus articles for the Senior Times is Publisher Stephen N. Pinsky but one died in Arizona. became temporarily lost available to speak to groups with an interest in local [email protected] He continued with Daisy, (Franklin County) history. He has about twenty topics Editor Reneé Supriya in the desert due to wind- Jenney, Maud and Jack. Ac- blown sand. After 246 days that he has addressed; they cover a variety of subjects. [email protected] companying Edwards and He uses projected images with his talks and generally Associate Publisher Lee E. Pinsky of actual travel, he reached his goat team were Lieuten- New York City. speaks for 25 to 45 minutes. Advertising Manager Angela G. Miller ant J. R. Johnson; Fred Eng- Mr. Barret can be contacted at [email protected] or [email protected] Early reports stated that lish of Toledo, Ohio; Cecil Edwards planned to sell his at (614) 755-4979. www.seniortimescolumbus.com Fleener of New Mexico (all The Senior Times walking); four pack burros P.O. Box 623, New Albany, OH 43054 and a small shepherd dog. Some newspapers reported (614) 337-2055 that the goats carried the [email protected] equipment and supplies. Senior Times is published monthly by Senior Publishing Co., Inc. and is dedicated to inform, serve and entertain the Senior Community of Ohio. Publication of advertising However, others reported contained herein does not necessarily constitute endorsement. 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4-SENIOR TIMES - AUGUST 2015 climate conditions. The senator denounced the report as Ohio Department of Aging to host alarmist and regressive. Curiously enough, Inhofe “Well Beyond 60!” EXPO at State Fair was chairman from 2003 to 2007 of the Senate Com- The Ohio Department of do to improve your health that can have real benefit at mittee on Environment and Aging invites all Ohioans and ensure that you live any age.” Public Works, which on nu- to visit the “Well Beyond ‘Well Beyond 60!’ We’re ex- “Well Beyond 60!” EXPO merous occasions has taken 60!” EXPO during National cited to bring together part- partners include: Ohio De- testimony from respected Church Residences’ Senior ners from many disciplines partment of Aging, Ohio De- scientists on the problems Day at the Ohio State Fair to promote lifestyle choices See expo, page 17 of global warming and/or on August 4, from 10 a.m. climate change. to 5 p.m. The expo will Hoax or Peril? feature health screenings O n e c o n s p i c u o u s l y or climate change are totally A slow learner who didn’t receive his Bachelor of Arts that will help visitors iden- voluble source of biting false. tify healthy choices they comment on the subjects In May of this year at degree from Tulsa Univer- sity until he was almost can make throughout their of global warming and/or least 31 lives were lost in lifespans to ensure they live climate change had been rainstorms of biblical pro- 40 years old, Inhofe has famously and repeatedly a healthier, more active life noticeably silent in recent portions in Texas and Okla- at age 60 and beyond. The months, despite catastrophic homa with an estimated 27 labeled claims of intense global changes as “a hoax.” event is free with fair admis- events right in his own million dollars in infrastruc- sion, which is only $4 all day home territory. ture damage plus hundreds He even authored a book in 2012, “The Greatest Hoax: for visitors age 60 and older. The normally outspoken of homes destroyed or dam- Fairgoers visiting the expo ultra conservative Senator aged heavily. The month How the Global Warming Conspiracy Threatens Your will have access to free health James Inhofe of Oklahoma went down as the warmest screenings and educational hadn’t been heard from and wettest month for the Future.” His championing of oil, displays including: Blood much since this past winter continental United States in pressure screening, falls risk when, in a performance the 1,445 months of weather gas and utility operators is not strange inasmuch as assessment, balance testing, worthy of a circus clown, record-keeping since Janu- vision screening, nutrition he held up two large snow- ary, 1895. In June a tropi- the largest contributors to his political campaigns are education, stroke informa- balls during an address to cal storm again clobbered tion and more. the Senate to demonstrate Texas and Oklahoma with those representatives as well as some support from the “Aging well begins at the overwhelming scien- more heavy rains. birth and never stops be- tific fact that “it’s very very Inhofe came back to life notorious Koch Brothers interests. Other singulari- ing important. We know cold” in Washington, D. again in June after Pope that the choices we make C., thus proving beyond a Francis issued an environ- ties of the veteran senator include his opposition to throughout our lives have a shadow of doubt that claims mental report about dangers greater impact on our health about global warming and/ to the globe from changing federal disaster relief in states stricken by natural ca- and wellness in elderhood lamities … unless the state than genetics,” said Bonnie Seniors, are you planning on setting aside a happens to be Oklahoma. K. Burman, director of the portion of your assets for your children, Oklahoma also has re- department. “No matter your grandchildren, church/favorite charity? cently been undergoing a age or physical ability, there series of mild earthquakes is always something you can I want to give you some insight about the since the onset of under- Secure Solution which is being utilized by ground injection of waste- seniors to transfer a portion of their assets to the water from fracking op- erations, but don’t expect next generation free of federal income tax. Inhofe to blame any of that Call 614 354-3542 to request a FREE on his supporters. The tem- information brochure. Lic#31489 blors are just a coincidence of timing rather than cause and effect. Columbus resident Mar- Enjoy the summer of vin Brown is a retired advertising and publishing & executive. Hearing savings!

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6-SENIOR TIMES - AUGUST 2015 job fairs A secret advantage for your job search Mature job seekers bring mature job seekers. · Try to collect the The 21st Annual Employ- value, skills and expe- Their goal is to “Help recruiters’ business ment For Seniors Career rience to employers. A each person become cards for proper fol- Expo will be held August major obstacle to your job the ‘best possible low-up 27, at Fawcett Center (on search, however, can be candidate they can · Keep moving; do the campus of The Ohio the difficulty in presenting be,” according to Dr. not overstay your wel- State University). Employ- your resume and creden- Carol A. Ventresca, come ment for Seniors, a non- tials directly to a human Executive Director Follow-up after the profit organization, assists resources representative. of Employment For event: job seekers 50 years of age The Employment For Se- Seniors. · Thank you notes and older. This year’s Career niors Annual Career Expo Employers have (short and specific) Expo sponsors include: the provides that opportunity! come to realize the are written & sent Central Ohio Area Agency During the Expo job ap- value of mature work- within 24 hours; in- on Aging, Franklin County plicants meet and network ers, and are anxious clude another resume Office on Aging, BMI Fed- with many employers who to find individuals copy; Follow up with eral Credit Union, Mature are currently hiring and who will bring solid a call or email one Services and Schoedinger ready to add maturity to its experience to their week later; add infor- Funeral Services. workforce. organization. But the mation as appropri- Complete details on the The Expo, scheduled job search process ate; Second follow- Career Expo are available th for August 27 at Fawcett has changed dramati- Ventresca explains. “Often accomplishments and the up the second week at www.employseniors.org. Center, will feature dozens cally during these recession we must create resumes or value you bring later to your top employers To register as an EFS client of hiring employers, and a years. “No longer can we fill out online application • Design a “60-Second by email/phone; research before the expo, contact full array of career work- simply visit an employer forms. Taking advantage Commercial” about your- employers for additional our office between 9 a.m. shops to meet the needs of and fill out an application,” of meeting employers di- self for a great first impres- information and network- and 1 p.m. Monday through rectly at a job fair gives the sion; practice your commer- ing contacts to increase at- Friday at (614) 863-1219 to mature job seeker a secret cial and interviewing skills tention on your application. schedule an appointment. advantage. Not only do ap- plicants meet the employer, Day of the Job Fair: they can also gain a better · Dress appropriately understanding of the posi- · Arrive early and avoid tions available, learn about long lines; attend work- the culture of the company, shops expand their network, dis- · Bring resumes, cover cover new companies in letters, list of credentials, the area, and uncover the list of references, job ap- ‘hidden job market’.” plications (if applicable), You should prepare be- notebook/pen fore attending a job fair. · Show interest and en- Take steps that will make thusiasm; smile, ask appro- the experience less compli- priate questions, and thank cated and your job search employers while leaving more productive: your resume

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SENIOR TIMES - AUGUST 2015-7 singing and danc- Between 1952 and 1976, ing on Broadway that hand was given in during the 1945 marriage to several suitors, Tinseltown opening of “Mr. including to well-known Strauss Goes to actors Lex Barker and Fer- Boston.” nando Lamas – father of Talks “He came back heartthrob actor Lorenzo stage and invited Lamas. Today, Dahl is hap- me to Hollywood pily married to Marc Rosen, Nick Thomas to make a screen founder of Marc Rosen As- test, but I de- sociates, a New York firm clined,” said Dahl, specializing in the design Arlene Dahl’s Journey to who expected the and packaging of luxury play to extend into cosmetic products. Hollywood and Beyond a long run. “I was working at Rev- Generally regarded as on many TV programs “He said ‘give it lon and a friend suggested one of the classic beau- now,” she noted. “I also two or three weeks meeting Arlene and I ended ties to grace the big screen created my own perfume and you’ll call me, up designing the bottle and throughout the ‘40s and fragrance – Dahlia – before here’s my card.’ Recent photo Arlene Dahl and Publicity still of Arlene Dahl packaging for her Dahlia ‘50s, Arlene Dahl’s career anyone else. So I started He was right. I was Marc Rosen (photo by Annie from the 1940s perfume,” explained Rosen. extended beyond the reach it all!” soon out of a job.” Watt, used with permission) “We became great friends of the camera. Dahl says she can pos- Moving to Hol- But her professionalism and despite our 18 years age “I’ve had many different sibly trace her interest in lywood, the cameras loved with Red Skelton. impressed Mason. difference, were married. careers,” said Ms. Dahl, performing to Minneapolis Dahl and audiences fell for “He never stuck to the “He came to my dressing People said it wouldn’t last. who turns 87 in August, where, as a 5-year-old, she her flaming red hair and script, ever,” Dahl recalled. room after our first scene Well, we just celebrated from her home in New first experienced the joy of trademark beauty spot. She “I just followed whatever he to tell me I had done well. our 30th anniversary and York. “I was a writer for an appreciative audience went on to appear in over did and that’s why he liked to That was like an Academy proved them wrong!” twenty years with a beauty during a family picnic at thirty films, including three work with me because I was Award from James Mason, “I’ve lived a very full and column in the Chicago Tri- M i n n e h a h a spontaneous, too.” and everything was okay happy life, although there bune which was syndicated Falls. Initially handed romantic after that.” have been ups and downs,” in 180 newspapers around “My father comedies, Dahl eventu- Everything, except the says Dahl. “Many people the world.” put me up on ally tackled more dramatic hazards on the set. don’t know about some of As an author, Dahl has a picnic table roles such 1959’s subter- “I almost died in the my experiences, but they’ll penned fourteen books and and asked me ranean adventure “Journey underground ocean scene be in my autobiography. is currently working on to sing. After to the Center of the Earth” where the boat was going You have no idea the stories more including an auto- hearing the with James Mason and Pat round in circles and waves I can tell … and will!” biography. She was also applause they Boone. were rocking it,” recalled the vice-president of an couldn’t get The first day’s shooting Dahl. “Giant water bal- Nick Thomas teaches advertising agency and, me down.” with Mason was tense, how- loons were supposed to hit at Auburn University at in the 1960s, Sears hired At 17, she ever. “He didn’t want me our backs but they hit me in Montgomery, Ala., and has her to visit their stores to was discov- for the part. I found this out the face, knocking me out. written features, columns, two days before I went to offer customers beauty ered by Jack Still from Three Little Words - 1950 (L I woke up in the hospital and interviews for over 600 New Mexico to shoot the makeovers. Warner who to R) Arlene Dahl, Red Skelton, Fred with James and Pat holding magazines and newspapers. cave scenes at Carlsbad “They are commonplace spotted her Astaire, and Vera-Ellen (MGM) my hand.” Follow @TinseltownTalks. Caverns.” Small Town Feel Customizable Homes Safe & Secure Active Community Continuum of Care

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DAILY ATTRACTIONS AT THE FAIR Listed alphabetically Bass Bin | NEW! lures work and find techniques to catch Ohio Farm Bureau Land & Living Ag is Cool Interactive Education Stations 1 pm, 3 pm, 5 pm, 7 pm (additional show specific types of fish at this interesting and Exhibit 10 am - 6 pm (closes at 3 pm on Aug. 9), at 11 am on Saturday and Sunday), engaging demonstration. 10 am - 8 pm, Nationwide Donahey Ag & various locations listed on map North of Natural Resources Park Hort Building Hands-on stations throughout the Fair allow Learn fishing tips from a pro sitting atop Camel Rides This highly interactive exhibit is packed you to learn about how agriculture impacts this 4,000 gallon aquarium stocked with 10 am - 9 pm, Kiddieland with interesting activities and games the your daily life, giving you the opportunity to fish. Fairgoers will be able to witness cast- Every day can be “Hump Day” during the whole family can enjoy. Young children milk a cow, spin wool and much more. ing demonstrations, learn how different Fair! Camel rides are offered for $5 per ride. will enjoy driving pedal farm tractors and families can record their State Fair memo- Central Ohio LEGO® Train Club ries with a free photograph before leaving Start your Ohio State Fair day at display the exhibit. 9 am - 8 pm (closes at 6 pm on Aug. 9), Youth Center OSU Phun with Physics MARTIN JANIS SENIOR CENTER Check out this year’s elaborate LEGO® Monday – Friday: 1:30 – 4:30 pm, Seniors Activities are at Janis Center again this year! display using thousands of bricks to cre- (Shows at 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm), Saturday ate intricate working designs composed – Sunday: 11 am – 5 pm (Shows at 11:30 entirely of LEGO® pieces. am, 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm), Youth Center Great Food Enjoy radically fun, in-your-face science Central Ohio Model Railroad Club with cool liquid nitrogen experiments, the Craft Sellers Exhibit Spinning Barf Wheel of Science, rocket 10 am - 9 pm, east of the North Buckeye launching and more. Exhibits Health Plan SkyGlider access point Fairgoers of all ages will love the elabo- OVMA Veterinary Education Center Entertainment rate, functional model railroad exhibit 9 am - 10 pm, Wick Pavilion (Closed on including a special just-for-kids Thomas Aug. 9) and Friends section. Witness the miracle of birth and visit new and expectant farm animal mothers and Cox Fine Arts Center their young at this educational exhibit View more than 300 pieces of art that near the Dairy Products Building. You can Beat the heat! It’s air conditioned! have been accepted in the Ohio State Fair even milk a real cow from • Lunch served 11:30am-3:00pm, Fine Arts Exhibition as well as live music noon to 4 pm! performances and short film screenings in • Best prices on the fair grounds the Cox Fine Arts Center. Parade • Enjoy our patio for outdoor dining and entertainment 4 pm (no parade Aug. 9) Fair mascot Butters D. Cow will be joined • Handcrafted Vendor Marketplace: by local celebrities, honorees, entertainers and special guests in this tour through the • Stained Glass, Lapidary, Woodshop demonstrations daily Fair led by the All-Ohio State Fair Band • Over 20 vendors featuring the Golden Hobby Shop & Youth Choir. • July 30 & 31 - All Ohio State Fair Choir performances 11am Pig Races presented by 99.7 The Blitz • August 1 – 4-H Spelling Bee – 8am – 4pm Monday - Friday: 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm, 6:30 pm; Saturday - Sunday: 11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm, 5:30 pm, 7:30 pm, Kiddieland Three different breeds of swifty swine race around the track for a prize. AUGUST 4 is SENIOR DAY! Jumbo Tic-Tac-Toe | NEW! 11 am - 5 pm, Central Park Petting Zoo Janis Center Entertainment Families can play a gigantic version of the 10 am - 10 pm (open until 11 pm Friday classic game featuring “X’s” and “O’s” and Saturday), Kiddieland • Blendon Senior Center Songweavers with oversized letters on a game board The free Petting Zoo features more than painted on the grass in Central Park. 50 animals from around the world in- • Primrose Ringers cluding goats, llamas, zebras, antelope, Monster Mural camels, kangaroos and much more. • Red Hot Bingo - supporting food pantry 11 am - 5 pm, Central Park Kids jump at the chance to make their ar- Pony Rides And much more! tistic mark on a giant Fair mural each day 10 am - 9 pm, Kiddieland (with washable paint, of course). Pony rides are offered for $4 per ride.

Natural Resources Park Rhodes Creative Arts Center Visit with representatives of 9 am - 7:30 pm A variety of competitions and demonstra- Enjoy free fishing for kids, kayaking, tions take place throughout the Fair in the archery, a butterfly garden, a watercraft Rhodes Creative Arts Center, covering simulator and so much more in this beau- a diverse range of talents and hobbies. tiful eight-acre park maintained by the Some activities include: a Sanfillipo’s Cu- mymedicarequestion.com Ohio Department of Natural Resources. linary Event of the Day, cooking competi- There are so many things to observe tions and floats Made out of duct tape and Medicare Questions? Answers Here! such as native Ohio wildlife, a log cabin, Brillo pads. The Youth Arts Center can be a geological walkway and a tall grass prai- found in the Rhodes Creative Arts Center rie. The outdoor amphitheater hosts free presented by Ohio Magazine. This build- music and entertaining programs, such as ing features artwork by students in grades CALL FOR DETAILS! 645-5954 the popular Great Lakes Timber lumber- pre-K through 12. jack show, throughout the day. See attractions, page 10 SENIOR TIMES - AUGUST 2015-9 attractions, from page 9 If you answered yes, you’re automatically a member of the Smokey Bear | Daily, 11 am - 6 pm 50 Year Club! The club’s annual Natural Resources Park meeting will feature the presenta- The Ohio Department of Natural Resources will unveil tion of the esteemed Giant Step a brand-new, 14-foot tall animatronic version of Smokey Award and more. Bear at the 2015 Ohio State Fair. The original Smokey Bear, who spent 55 years teaching fire prevention to Les Paul’s Big Sound Experi- children and their families, will be transitioning into a ence | Aug. 6 - 9, well-deserved retirement. 10 am - 9 pm North of 17th Avenue in front of Vintage Tractor Display | Daily, 9 am – 9 pm Rhodes Center Rabbit & Poultry Pavilion Dozens of vintage Allis Les Paul’s Big Sound Experience Chalmers tractors and implements spanning more than a is an interactive mobile exhibit of- century of American ingenuity will be displayed. fering guests the opportunity to experience the innovation and Limited-time attractions curiosity of Les Paul like never Listed by date before. Explore music, sound and Back to the Wild | Aug. 2, 3:30 pm technology innovations in a hands- Visit the Natural Resources Park to see all kinds of differ- on, entertaining experience as you ent animals who make Ohio their home including river ot- mix and share music. different kind of canvas – skin – as tattoo artists and ters. Don’t forget to take a stroll through Butterfly House enthusiasts compete to be named the best in the state. for an up close experience with wildlife. The animals are Old Familiar Beard Bash Competition Registration begins at noon for interested participants. overseen and cared for by Mona Rutger of the Back to the Aug. 3, 2:30 pm, ShowPlace Pavilion The most mustachioed and best beardsmen in the Mid- Wild Wildlife Rehabilitation & Nature Education Center. Pork Rib-Off Learn more at www.backtothewild.com. west will gather to show off their fancy follicles in this impressive and wacky hair-raising competition, now in Aug. 4, 11:30 am, Central Park its second year! Participants will compete in The 19th Annual Pork Rib-Off returns with teams com- categories for mustaches, partial beards, full peting to be honored for the best ribs, pulled pork and beards and even fake facial hair where absur- barbecue sauce in the state. After celebrity judges have dity reigns king (or queen)! In addition to the sampled the food, fairgoers will be able to enjoy free competition, visitors can peruse the mustache samples and cast their vote for People’s Choice Award. inspired art gallery, enjoy live performances by unshaven entertainers, and don a mustache to see how they would look in the Hall of Hirsute photo area. Registration for interested participants begins at noon.

Ohio’s Best Tattoo Competition | NEW! Aug. 3, 5 pm, ShowPlace Pavilion See artistic masterpieces showcased on a Columbus All-Breed Dog Agility Aug. 1 - 2, 11 am, 2 pm, 5 pm, Rhodes Center Lawn Watch as these local pups strut their stuff with as-seen- on-TV style agility!

Great Lakes Timber Show Les Paul’s Big Sound Experience | NEW! | Daily at noon, 2 and 6 pm Aug. 6 - 9, 10 am - 9 pm, North of 17th Avenue in front Catch lumberjacks in action as they entertain crowds of Rhodes Center with fast-paced log rolling, chainsaw carving and wood Les Paul’s Big Sound Experience is an interactive chopping. This family-friendly show will take place in mobile exhibit offering guests the opportunity to experi- the amphitheater. ence the innovation and curiosity of Les Paul like never before. Explore music, sound and technology innova- Ohio State Beekeepers Association tions in a hands-on, entertaining experience as you mix Aug. 2 - 9, 9 am - 7 pm, Cardinal Patio and share music. Learn how to start and maintain your own beehive, as well as the importance of bees to our ecosystem, all Backyard Conservation & Gardening while having fun! Don’t miss the beard of bees show, Aug. 6, 10 am - 6 pm, ShowPlace Pavilion held daily at 1 pm Come and learn how you can improve your gardening (with an additional show at 4 pm on Saturday and Sunday). and decrease your carbon footprint by using compost bins, rain barrels and more at this event presented by Zumba Hip-Hop Fitness Extravaganza Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District. Kids Aug. 2, 6 - 8 pm; Aug. 7, 6 - 8 pm, activities will be held at 10 am, and a rain barrel will be ShowPlace Pavilion raffled at 4 pm! This exciting two-hour fitness event will give fairgoers the opportunity to try out Zumba for free, burning major Sunburst Beauty Pageant calories while dancing to the latest Latin, R&B, hip-hop Aug. 8, 1 pm, National Church Residences Martin Janis and pop music. Stick around after the fitness fun for 50+ Center social time with dancing and music. Contestants from children under age one to 27 years old

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Fun Facts and Fair Traditions Rides Vendors and Food Buckeye Health Plan SkyGlider In 2013, vendors at the Ohio State Fair sold jaw-drop- 10 am - 11 pm (open until midnight Friday and Saturday) ping quantities of Fair favorites. Some notable items are One of the world’s longest portable sky rides is right in listed below: your backyard at the Ohio State Fair. Hop on at one of • French fries - 185,718 orders • Pizza - 133,352 slices • the access points in Kiddieland or near the Cardinal Gate Roasted corn - 35,676 ears • Ice cream - 33,440 cones and enjoy a relaxing half-mile journey across the Fair. The • Lemon shake-ups - 83,275 orders • Iced tea - 2.2 mil- price is $3 for a one-way ticket. lion ounces • Stromboli - 15,856• Bourbon chicken - Giant Slide 9,351 orders • Hot apple dumplings - 6,683 dumplings 10 am - 11 pm (open until midnight Friday and Saturday) Rides Grab a burlap sack, hike up the 105 steps and take an excit- The Ferris wheel has more than 7,500 LED lights and holds ing trip down this 144-foot long slide! up to 1,200 people per hour. Mountain Dew Midway The half-mile SkyGlider accommodates 1,800 riders per 10 am - 11 pm (open until Midnight on Friday and Saturday) hour and has 98 cars. More than 60 rides from the Ferris wheel to free-fall drops In 1969, the Giant Slide became a permanent Fair attrac- will twist, turn, plunge, spin, shock and excite fairgoers! tion. The landmark is 45 feet tall, 144 feet long and has 105 Kiddieland steps. More than 1,000 fairgoers enjoy the slide every hour 10 am - 11 pm at an average top speed of 15 miles per hour! (open until Midnight on Friday and Saturday) Personnel Parents and children alike can enjoy a visit to Kiddieland This year, 14 seasonal employees are octogenarians, or with fun rides developed just for kids and their families, in- between 80 and 89 years of age, and one seasonal employee pare dishes at home at one of several Heartland Cuisine cluding mini-coasters, a kiddie carousel and bumper boats. is a nonagenarian (90-99 years of age). Cooking Demonstrations held daily. Commodity groups Attendance housed here include: ADA Mideast/Ohio Dairy Producers In 2013, the Ohio State Fair broke its single day atten- Association, Ohio Cattlemen’s Association, Ohio Corn Livestock dance record. On Sunday, July 28, 2013, a record number Growers Association, Ohio Grape Industries Committee, The Sale of Champions of 115,288 fairgoers visited the Fair. The previous record Ohio Pork Producers Council, Ohio Poultry Association, The 2015 Sale of Champions Livestock Auction will be of 110,234 was set on Aug. 13, 2006. A total of 916,724 Ohio Craft Brewer’s Association and Ohio Sheep Improve- held on Sun., Aug. 9 at 2 pm in the WCOL Celeste Center. people attended the 2014 Fair, a record for a 12-day fair! ment Association. This event is free and open to all fairgoers, and tickets are Butter Cow not required. In 1903, the first-ever butter cow and calf sculptures were WNCI Food Highway The Ohio State Fair Sale of Champions consistently garners featured at the Ohio State Fair when they were entered into Located under the SkyGlider, the WNCI Food Highway some of the highest bids of any state fair in the nation. a butter sculpting contest sponsored by The Ohio State features plenty of delicious foods ranging from barbecue Last year, the Sale of Champions raised $343,500 for 11 University and the Dairy Processors of Ohio. New cow to sausage sandwiches to deep-fried treats. livestock exhibits. and calf sculptures have become a time-honored tradition. More than 20,000 animals are exhibited each year at the They are created each year, along with a mystery sculp- Sanfillipo Cooking Demonstrations | Rhodes Creative Ohio State Fair. Show dates are listed below: ture revealed each year to reflect the positive ideals and Arts Center presented by Ohio Magazine Beef cattle (July 28 - Aug. 9); Boer goats (July 23 – 25); cultural trends in Ohio. In 2014, a team of artists worked Fairgoers have the chance to learn from the best during Dairy cattle (July 30 - Aug. 9); Dairy goats (July 24 – 25); more than 540 hours and used 2,033 pounds of butter to these live cooking demonstrations, featuring topics such Dog (Aug. 1, Aug. 3 – 6); Horses (July 20 - 24, 27 - 31, create the sculptures. as flaming desserts and quick and easy pasta meals. These Aug. 2 – 9); Llamas (July 23 – 25); Rabbits (Aug. 6 – 9); demonstrations will take place at various times throughout Sheep (July 27 - Aug. 8); Swine (July 29 - 31, Aug. 1 - 9) the Fair. For more information, please reference the daily Fair Food schedules. With 189 food vendors, there’s something for every appetite at various locations across the grounds. Special dietary options are also available. SENIOR DAY TUES, AUGUST 4 Ohio State Fair Food Finder Mobile App There is now an even easier way to find the right snacks at Reduced admission all day! $4 at the gate – 60 and over the Fair! Download the free Mobile Food Finder app for iPhone or Android operating systems. The app also allows users to pinpoint their parking location and includes a map FREE CONCERT - 1pm of the grounds as well as the Fair’s daily event schedules. Search for “Ohio State Fair” FRANKIE VALLI Heartland Cuisine Cooking Demonstrations TRIBUTE | Taste of Ohio Café presented by Ohio’s Country Journal and Ohio Ag Net Let’s Hang On! Talented chefs and local celebrities instruct on how to pre- Combines six vocalists pare their favorite recipes using ingredients made or grown in Ohio. Fairgoers attending the demonstrations have the with a four-piece band opportunity to taste a sample of the final product. Check to respectfully pay them out between 11 am and 7 pm every day of the Fair in the Bricker MarketPlace building. tribute to the iconic Frankie Valli and The MarketPlace International Food Court Four Seasons. As the Chinese, Mexican, Italian and other international cuisines, as well as an Ohio beer and wine sales location, are housed number one Frankie in the center of the Bricker MarketPlace Building, a 3.5- Valli tribute in America, acre air-conditioned facility. the group has played Taste of Ohio Café presented by Ohio’s Country Journal more than 400 sold- and Ohio Ag Net | 10 am - 9 pm out shows across the Sit down for a locally-produced meal from one of Ohio’s country. commodity groups or take a moment to learn how to pre-

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GENERAL INFORMATION AND SPECIAL SERVICES Hours of Operation Visitor Services Guest Information Services Admission gates: 9 am - 10 pm (Except Aug. 9, until 7 pm) Conditions for Admission We’re here to help. Stop by one of our conveniently-located Mountain Dew Midway: 10 am - 11 pm (Open until The safety of our fairgoers, exhibitors and employees is Columbia Gas of Ohio Information Centers to pick up a midnight Friday and Saturday) our highest priority. In an effort to ensure the highest level copy of the daily schedule or get directions. Gate Admission Prices of safety and security, fairgoers may not bring any illegal Rides Adult (ages 13 - 59): $10 weapons or substances to the Fair. Prior to entry, fairgoers Ride coupons are $1. Select kiddie rides require one cou- Youth (ages 5 - 12): $8 will be asked to walk through a magnetometer. Purses, pon. Super kiddie and spectacular rides require two cou- Senior (ages 60+): $8 backpacks, book bags, coolers, strollers, etc. are permitted, pons. Super spectacular rides require three coupons. The Children (under five): free but are subject to search. Guests may bring their own food SkyGlider price is $3 for a one-way ticket. Ride-All-Day Advance sale tickets: $6 (available at Kroger, AAA and and non-alcoholic beverages. Glass bottles and containers Wristbands are available for $25. Ticketmaster) are not permitted on grounds. Bag searches Accessibility Ride-All-Day Wristband Vouchers: $25 will be conducted for guests entering concerts and events The Ohio State Fair provides a number of facilities and Advance sale Ride-All-Day Wristband Vouchers (available in the WCOL Celeste Center. The use of unmanned aircraft accommodations so that fairgoers with disabilities can through July 28 only at Kroger, AAA and Ticketmaster systems (drones) is expressly prohibited. have a comfortable and enjoyable visit. Buildings and most locations): $20 restrooms are handicap accessible. Both motorized and Parking: $5 non-motorized wheelchairs can be rented near the main entrances of the Fair. ASL signed interpretation is provided at most WCOL Celeste Center performances when requested five days prior to the show date, and assisted listening devices are available for use free of charge at the WCOL Celeste Center, Main Street Stage presented by CD102.5 and Gazebo Stage. Visitors must leave a photo ID. Stroller, Wagon, Wheelchair and Locker Rentals Available at the Cardinal and OHIO Gates. Stroller: $10 / day Wagon: $15 / day Manual wheelchair: $25 / day Electric cart: $55 / day, $35 after 5 pm Lockers: $1 / day. Space is limited and available for rent on a first-come, first-served basis. Park & Pin Easily find your vehicle after a full day of fun at the Fair by downloading the free Ohio State Fair mobile app on your iPhone or Android device before you arrive, and you’ll be able to “pin” your parking spot. First Aid The first aid station is open from 10 am to 11 pm (midnight on Fridays and Saturdays) and is located on the east side of the Nationwide Donahey Ag & Hort Building. Lost and Found Our lost and found office is organized and managed by the Highway Patrol and is located on grounds at the north end of the Mountain Dew Midway. Their phone number is 614-466-6666. Lost Children The Ohio State Highway Patrol staffs a booth at both of the main gates (Cardinal and OHIO Gates) entrances to provide “Lost Kid Tags.” The tags help identify the child if he or she gets separated from his or her parents. You can also call the Highway Patrol headquarters at 614-466-6666 for more information. Banking Services ATMs are located throughout the Fair for your convenience. Please refer to the Fair map for specific locations. On-Grounds Shuttle This free shuttle makes frequent stops around the perimeter of the grounds from 10 am - 10 pm everyday. Pet Policy Pets are not permitted on the grounds during the Fair with the exception of service dogs or animals approved as part of an exhibition or competition (such as livestock and 4-H events). Service animals are those that have been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for a person with a disability. Charging Stations Complimentary charging stations with the capability to charge several phones, cameras and tablets simultaneously are located in the JD Equipment Taft Coliseum and Bricker Market Place Building.

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by Kate Santich, bers since its late 2013 August. “We’re calling it Recently, the group be- the regular membership variety of reasons. Orlando Sentinel launch, supporters see big our Thriving in Place vil- gan offering free three- fees. “I think the idea reso- potential. lage. We didn’t want to call month trial memberships Kelly says those factors nates with a lot of people (TNS) It started with a “Most older adults will it ‘aging in place,’ because and will soon grant schol- should spur growth in a philosophically,” she says. pair of burned-out light tell you they want to stay nobody wants to think arships for low-income demographic that may be “They think, ‘Well, this bulbs. in their own homes as long they’re aging. But we just residents who can’t afford reluctant to sign up for a See home help, page 18 At 78 and living alone, as possible,” says Lynn had a birthday party for Jean Siegfried couldn’t Phillips Carolan, a spokes- one of our residents, who change the bulbs of a woman for the Winter Park is 100 and still lives in her kitchen light fixture in her Health Foundation, which own home.” 9-foot-high ceiling. has awarded two grants to In Celebration – where there’s no senior center, no YMCA and no town nearby that offers those things – Niec says interest is strong, though the program has yet to set membership fees. It also has yet to iron out details, since each organization is slightly different. Celebration may include transportation, for instance; the Winter Park- Maitland network offers it for an additional fee. Membership typically begins with an application and initial in-home inter- view, when a volunteer finds out what the resident Neighbors Network members Annette Kelly, left, and needs most. Kathy Mason stand in front of their poster. (Photo credit: “There’s no set limit on George Skene/Orlando Sentinel/TNS) the number of times someone can call for help,” says “Even if I stood on a lad- the fledgling group. “They Annette Kelly, a geriatric der and used both hands, I want to be safe in their nurse practitioner who would have had to take the homes, they want to be as- heads the advisory council whole fixture down just to sured they won’t be ripped for the Neighbors Network. get the bulbs in,” she says. off, and they want to stay “But if they want someone Instead, she called the out of assisted-living or to clean their home every Neighbors Network. nursing homes as long as day, they need to hire a A volunteer who had possible.” maid, and we’ll help them passed an FBI background Joining the network can find someone trustworthy. check came to her Winter cover the interim period On the other hand, if they Park home, removed the when people only require just need someone once bulbs and drove her to the an occasional helping every two weeks, we can store to buy replacements. hand, Carolan says. help with that. We haven’t “On top of everything, we “It’s probably the sort of had anyone try to abuse had a nice conversation,” thing neighbors used to do the system, but that’s why Siegfried says. for each other anyway, but the communication is so In an era when roughly our society has changed,” important.” 10,000 Americans reach she says. “Our children their 65th birthday every may live in another city or day, leaders of the non- another state, and we may profit Neighbors Network not know our neighbors.” believe theirs is an idea Nationally called the whose time has come. “village” model _ as in “It For a yearly fee of $375 takes a village ...” _ the per person or $500 per concept began in Boston in household, members have 2002 and has proliferated access to a network of throughout the Northeast vetted volunteers who do and in California. Now the sorts of chores that there are nearly 150 such help older people live in- organizations across the dependently longer – such country, with 130 more in as changing hard-to-reach development. light bulbs. In Florida, the Neigh- They also flip mattress- bors Network _ which es, move furniture, do covers residents of Winter gardening, organize clos- Park, Maitland, Eatonville ets, lend a hand with basic and a few surrounding home maintenance and streets _ is one of the first, pet care and offer much- along with one in west- needed social contact. ern Palm Beach County. The program also offers Similar programs are in the group trips to the theater planning stages, including or museums, regular lun- a village in Celebration set cheons and seminars and to launch in late March or workshops. And there’s a April. referral list of pre-screened “We are very excited,” for-hire service providers says Gloria Niec, execu- that often give discounts tive director of the non- to seniors. profit Celebration Founda- Though the network has tion, which hired a man- recruited only 35 mem- ager for the program last SENIOR TIMES - AUGUST 2015-13 14-SENIOR TIMES - AUGUST 2015 central ohio senior citizens hall of fame Dedicated to improving lives

Throughout his life, Dr. tive Director Robert Hor- care for seniors. of a $12 million bond is- mental health, addiction Jerome E. Driesen has rocks said, “His direct in- Over the past two de- sue, which funded the cre- and recovery services, Dr. made a significant differ- volvement helped to foster cades, his commitment in- ation of the 60,000 square Driesen was a principal ence in the lives of others, the development and expan- volved thousands of hours foot enrichment center for proponent for critical local but never more than in his sion of a myriad of services of volunteer work as a board people age 55 and older mental health services for retirement years. His vol- for older adults residing in member, on levy commit- and the SourcePoint head- older adults through a part- unteer contributions were Delaware County.” tees, and at special events. quarters. Participating in nership with Central Ohio honored in the 2015 Central A retired psychiatrist, Dr. Dr. Driesen has held almost meetings for over a year Mental Health. He has led Ohio Senior Citizens Hall Driesen became a volunteer every office on Source- to design the new center, a weekly support group for of Fame Ceremony. This with SourcePoint in the mid Point’s board of directors Dr. Driesen performed a medical professionals with annual community event 1990’s after the passage and he was the board presi- pivotal role in securing drug and alcohol depen- is held by the Central Ohio of the organization’s first dent a record three times. valuable land for the fa- dency for over 20 years, Area Agency on Aging to senior services levy. He His leadership in four levy cility. Horrocks said, “It and he initiated a program commend older adults who joined the board of direc- campaigns facilitated the is not an overstatement to at OSU to educate aspiring lead meaningful lives not Jerome E. Driesen, MD tors in 1996 and played a successful passage of the say that the organization physicians on avoiding ad- defined by age. MediGold (credit: Associated Photog- key role as SourcePoint funding that is the founda- would not be located on dictions and identifying and sponsors the program each raphers) used first-time levy funds tion for local senior services its current highly desirable treating addictive behavior. year. only a friend and supporter to establish new services in Delaware County. site without his persistent, In local prisons, he led 12- Dr. Driesen was nomi- but a partner, a facilitator, and organize a new local Dr. Driesen helped guide influential direction.” step programs and services nated by SourcePoint, for- and a leader in its growth system of community-based the planning and passage As a tireless advocate for to reduce recidivism. merly the Council for Older into one of central Ohio’s Adults in Delaware County. premier nonprofit agencies Since the organization’s serving people age 55 and It’s no puzzle... for all your automotive needs early days, he has been not older. 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From was, Mr. Mensel also men- (c)2015 The Spokesman- me it was a sort of “trial by a vantage point of a head tioned, particularly look- Review (Spokane, Wash.) Visit fire.” If they could survive taller and a hundred pounds ing for heavyweights. Mr. The Spokesman-Review (Spo- 50 or so hormone-loaded heavier, they would grunt Mensel displayed a small kane, Wash.) online at spokes- Amo, Amas... sons of the more privileged their way through their own notebook in which he would man.com. Distributed by Tri- of the Faith, they would be version of the Latin text. note his own suggestions for bune Content Agency, LLC and Then Some ready for any future trial Thus it was “Galilee” that prospective team members. including martyrdom. And, was partitioned into three He poised a diffident pen- At the age of fourteen, I needed to make sidelong I’d guess, after a semester or “providents” and the Lords’ cil over the notebook and was introduced to algebra glances at the open textbook two of freshman teaching, Prayer morphed into “patter looked inquiringly at the expo, from page 5 and Latin at an all-male Je- while he put numbers in being thrown to the lions no sir.” Looking up to his first row of pupils in front partment of Health, Prevent suit high school in Chicago. parentheses on the black- didn’t sound all that bad. pupils as though imploring of him. Blindness Ohio, Mount Car- There were 49 other guys in board on either side of an Mr. Mensel’s torture trial an early end to the recita- Not too surprisingly, the mel Health, National Church room 104. The testosterone equals sign. One session’s by fire began on the very tion, Mr. Mensel would school didn’t do well in the Residences, Arbors of Dela- load in that room might subject was as arbitrarily first day of school. The settle for that. Or anything, Golden Gloves competi- ware, The Ohio State Univer- explain why adult wisdom mysterious as the other to poor man was cursed with a for that matter. It took all tions that year. But equally sity Extension, Chalmers P. at the time dictated the our clutch of oafs locked girlishly high voice, almost of about ten minutes for surprising was how well we Wylie VA Ambulatory Care all-male constitution of the up in the classroom. But falsetto. Besides which, he other 47 guys in the room did in the Interscholastic Center, STEADY U Ohio and school. However caused, Mr. Gustowski’s use of a was very small and thin, and to catch on. A couple days Latin Contest. HEALTHY U Ohio. that’s the gang that faced prompt book was met with had a hesitant manner that more, and Mr. Mensel was Fairgoers also are invited squeaky-voiced Mr. Mensel respectful silence. The story went far beyond polite into ending class early and lit- Theodore Rickard is to arrive early for the free 1 as he recited and recited was that Mr. Gustowski, what was probably a painful erally fleeing the room on a freelance writer from p.m. Frankie Valli and the again the conjugation of a “late vocation” at the shyness. In short, he was what was close to a dead Yarmouth Port, MA. A Four Seasons tribute concert, “amo, amas, amat ...” – “I age of thirty-something, red meat to a gang of guys run, followed by an uproar collection of his essays, “Let’s Hang On,” for an “A love, you love, he loves . . had once been a sparring many of whom had been of laughter. Anything Worth Knowing Matter of Balance” falls .” – Mr. Menzel was getting partner to Tony Zale, twice sent by their parents to the The following Mon- I Learned from the Grand- prevention mini-workshop. close-to-tears, angrier about middleweight champion Jesuit school in fond hopes day, however, everything kids, is available in paper- For ticket information, it by the minute as the class of the world. The mangled that they might be made changed in the Latin class. back. directions and a full schedule unsuccessfully tried to sup- and over-sized shape of Mr. to ”shape up.” Worse yet, Mr. Mensel mentioned, in for the Ohio State Fair, visit press giggles but then just Gustowski’s nose and ears the front row of the class- his soft high voice, that Mr. www.ohiostatefair .com. For gave up and shook with certainly evidenced some- room was occupied by three Gustowski was organiz- hockey, from page 3 information about the De- unsuppressed hilarity. thing like that. 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SENIOR TIMES - AUGUST 2015-17 home help, from page 13 earns a salary. Member- But the biggest benefit, abe vigoda’s golden years will be good for me when ship fees cover the cost of some say, is the social con- I’m old, which certainly background checks, setting nectivity it provides. Actor is an internet favorite isn’t now.’ “ up computer programs that “The value of that is Natalie Galucia, direc- match volunteers to mem- hard to measure,” says by Richard Tribou, And Vigoda stars as the who turned 88 on Feb. tor of the national Vil- bers, mailing costs and Diana Silvey, a program Orlando Sentinel thumbnail along with fel- 20, George Kennedy, who lage to Village Network, hosting workshops. director for the Winter low 94-year-old Maureen turned 90 on Feb. 18, Hal a peer organization, says “I went to one of An- Park Health Foundation (TNS) Something hap- O’Hara and 90-year-old Holbrook, who turned 90 on the gradual growth curve nette’s first presentations, who pushed for the initial pened after Abe Vigoda Doris Day in our own hom- Feb. 17, Chuck Yeager, who is common. and it took me about a min- grant to the network. “We reached retirement age. The turned 92 on Feb. 13, Robert “Very often it takes a ute and a half to see what know from the research Internet happened. And the Wagner, who turned 85 on couple of years to really a great idea it was,” says that these organizations Internet loves Abe Vigoda, Feb. 10, Zsa Zsa Gabor, who get off the ground,” she Kathleen Mason, 63, who reduce isolation – and who turned 94 in February. turned 98 on Feb. 6, Patrick says. “People don’t un- joined with her husband. that reduces anxiety and The actor is best known MacNee, who turned 93 on derstand why it might be Her 93-year-old mother- depression and leads to for playing Det. Phil Fish Feb. 6 and Carol Channing, important to them and in-law is also a member. better sleep.” on TV’s “Barney Miller” who turned 94 on Jan. 31. what makes it different “I have two children – one At Christmas, teams of in the 1970s as well as Sal B e t t y W h i t e , w h o from the other resources who lives in Florida and volunteers helped mem- Tessio in “The Godfather.” starred with Abe Vigoda they already know about. one in Washington, D.C. – bers put up holiday deco- In the 1980s, People maga- in a memorable Super Then they talk to Sally and it’s not like I can call rations, for instance. Kath- zine mistakenly reported Bowl commercial in 2010 down the street, who loves them just because I need leen Mason welcomed the his death, and his status alongside Vigoda, turned it, and that word-of-mouth something from up in the idea. as alive or dead has turned 93 on Jan. 17. is what sells them.” attic. ... As a society, we “They got these decora- into a pop culture joke over Hopefully Vigoda re- tions down from storage Although some villages are ripe for this idea.” the years, perpetuated by Abe Vigoda mains the thumbnail for are affiliated with hospitals The AARP agrees. that hadn’t seen the light the actor himself on late- a long time to come. I’ve – which see a pool of po- “It’s something we see of day in 15 years,” she night talk shows with Da- age to actors who’ve ven- already resaved the meet- tential consumers – most as a way people can stay in says. “They were done vid Letterman and Conan tured into really golden ing reminder in Outlook for are community-driven and their own homes and have within an hour, and four O’Brien. years: Still with us: Celebri- Feb. 24, 2016. motivated by helping, not some dignity and a safety volunteers I had never Olmeda celebrates Vi- ties 85 and older. Can’t wait. making money. No one at net,” says Jeff Johnson, state met before shared a lovely goda’s longevity when other I have Outlook meeting the Neighbors Network director of AARP Florida. afternoon with us. It was celebrities pass away. One reminders set for whenever (c)2015 The Orlando wonderful.” recent post on the death of anyone in the gallery cel- Sentinel (Orlando, Fla.) CROSSWORD SOLUTION, from page 13 singer Joe Cocker had an ebrates a birthday. Visit The Orlando Sentinel Copyright (c) 2015, The image of Vigoda with the Recent birthdays in that (Orlando, Fla.) at www. Orlando Sentinel. Distrib- phrase, “What would I do if gallery have included James OrlandoSentinel.com. Dis- uted by Tribune Content you sang out of tune? Prob- Hong, who turned 86 on tributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC. ably outlive you.” Feb. 22, Sidney Poitier, Agency, LLC.

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