Page 24 - Senior Beacon - Feb., 2007 Visit Us at http:// www.seniorbeacon.info page 2 ...... Opinion Coming Up page 12...... Travel page 4...... Weird News February -TheGuide'07 & Heart Month page 15...... Social Security & You "A Hit & A Miss" page 6...... Fremont/Custer Menu page 18...... Finances Reeling page 7...... Health Macular Degeneration Awareness-March page 19...... SRDA Menu by Film Critic Betty Jo Tucker, Pueblo page 8...... Light for the Journey May - Senior Life/Health Festival page 21...... Senior Classified A HIT AND A MISS but he wants to cover up the situation died mysteriously back in the 1950s. More a woman-in-jeopardy because of the embarrassment and loss Did he kill himself or was it murder? film than a comedy, MAN OF THE of money his company would suffer if HOLLYWOODLAND, a drama fea- YEAR surprised me with its skillful the truth got out. He and his henchmen turing Ben Affleck as Reeves, explores combination of the two genres. The go to great lengths to make sure no one that question but fails to come up with previews for this Universal Studios will believe Eleanor, so she’s forced a final answer. In contrast to MAN OF to contact the president-elect himself. release (available February 20 on DVD) THE YEAR, this is a movie as disap- SeniorIF YOU ARE 50 OR OLDER YOUBeacon SHOULD READ IT!! were certainly misleading, because These two hit it off right away, and pointing as the lackluster acting career they focused on funny one-liners from watching how they handle this crisis of its subject. There must be a good SB February, 2007 Vol. 25: No. 7 Established Aug., 1982 295 Consecutive Months! Robin Williams and not on the dangers provides highly intriguing entertain- story to be told about what happened faced by the character played so bril- ment. to Reeves, but HOLLYWOODLAND liantly by Laura Linney. Although I enjoyed the barbs – also available this month as a home Tips To Stay Healthy During Severe Wintry Weather The gist of the story is that Robin Williams shot at politicians, cor- entertainment offering -- is not it. by Sarah Bruestle - Pueblo City-County enjoy during good weather, such as the and your family by preparing in ad- and bag of sand or cat litter for tire traction. Tom Dobbs (portrayed by Williams), a porations and lobbyists here, the best This film focuses more on a Health Department grocery and convenience stores. In tak- vance. Carry a breakdown kit that includes road comedy talk show host similar to Jon part of the movie for me came when the sleazy detective named Louis Simo Pueblo, CO- As severe winter ing a look to our neighbors in the South- Emergency Preparedness Kit flares, blanket, gloves, boots, warm cloth- Stewart of “The Daily Show,” decides suspense factor kicked in. It really did (Adrien Brody), who is investigating weather continues to affect southeastern east portion of the state, you can see the Emergency Preparedness Kits ing, flashlight, extra batteries, food, water, Colorado, the Pueblo City-County Health problems that can occur in a short time as should be individually tailored to meet and first-aid kit. to run for President after a member have me on the edge of my seat! And the Reeves death, so the film is mostly Department is sharing information with the results of a winter storm.” the basic survival needs of your family Know current road conditions: of his audience makes that suggestion Christopher Walken as Robin Williams’ about Simo, not Reeves. And Simo is people in order to take time to prepare Winter storms can have devas- for three days to a week. Most families View weather and traffic information at: during a warm-up session before one manager does a great job narrating not a pretty sight. Estranged from his and stay healthy. tating effects on your community that prefer to store their emergency supplies http://www.cotrip.org/ of Dobbs’ shows. When the comedian the movie. I always get a kick out of wife and son, he carries on an affair “Winter is just beginning and can last for days, weeks or even months. in one location that is relatively safe, yet Check local news for weather and gets elected, it shocks everyone except Walken’s unique delivery, and his ter- with his secretary and fails to follow of a fight prior to death. And Reeves it’s important that all Puebloans be pre- Snow, high winds and ice can cause haz- easily accessible if evacuation is required. traffic reports. Eleanor Green (Linney), who has dis- rific work in this film is no exception. through for a client who really needs had dumped his mistress (Diane Lane), pared,” said Dr. Nevin-Woods, Director. ardous conditions and are deceptive kill- Items may be stored in a 32-gallon trash • Healthy Snow Shoveling Dr. Nevin-Woods added, “We cannot ers. can, suitcase, duffle bag, backpack, foot- Cold weather puts an extra strain I’m happy to report that MAN OF the wife of an MGM executive, for a covered a glitch in the new computer him. He takes on the Reeves case, continue to rely on the conveniences we Reduce winter's impact on you locker or individual pack. During winter on the heart. Heart attacks peak in the win- voting system which she helped design. THE YEAR offers humor, suspense which has been ruled as a suicide, younger woman (Robin Tunney), so months, store plenty of extra food, in- ter months, especially to people with heart She knows the votes have been counted and intrigue – all in one entertaining because big bucks and lots of publicity she is very angry -- as is her husband SRDA Lifeline 'Monitors' Seniors cluding baby formula, to avoid going out conditions. If you have heart disease or incorrectly and reports this to her boss, film package. could be involved. Yes, the actor was (Bob Hoskins), who never wants any- by Nicky Nicholas - Lifeline Program Development Director in the winter weather to shop at a grocery high blood pressure, follow your doctor’s Remembered despondent because he could not get one to hurt his wife. “If you fell today who would you call?” This is a ques- store that may be empty. To learn more advice about shoveling snow or perform- contact the Pueblo City-County Health ing other hard work in the cold. Otherwise, primarily for any good roles after playing Superman, By attempting to tell paral- tion for so many of our older loved ones who are living alone, and a concern they face daily. The SRDA Lifeline program has Department’s website www.co.pueblo. if you have to do heavy outdoor chores, playing the but during the course of his investiga- lel stories, one about Simo, the other co.us/pcchd/bioterrorism or call 583- dress warmly and work slowly. Remem- S u p e r m a n tion, Simo finds some evidence that a about Reeves, HOLLYWOODLAND the answer to this question for seniors and their care givers who are worried about a potential fall in the home. 9901. ber, your body is already working hard just role on tele- murder might have been committed. lacks cohesiveness. The movie jumps Often times when a fall ocurrs the telephone is out of Home Safety Reminders to stay warm, so try not to overdo it. vision, actor For example, there are bruises back and forth without much rhyme or reach and can leave a person helpless. Picture your family mem- Snow loads on homes and other • Dress for the Weather George Reeves on the body indicating the possibility reason. It becomes confusing to watch ber wedged between the bed and the night stand, lying on the structures need to be managed to avoid • Wear several layers of loose fit- collapse of a structure. Maintain clean ting, lightweight, warm clothing rather and is filled with unsympathetic living room floor after tripping on the carpet’s edge, or missing a step going down air inside your home by keeping your than one layer of heavy clothing. The outer characters. Even the youngsters to the family room. These are actual incidents that have happened to our clients and with Lifeline, an easy to use personal response service, they were able to get assist- flue (fume and exhaust) clear of snow to garments should be tightly woven and wa- who idolized Superman are treated avoid trapping dangerous gases inside ter repellent. If you need medical care ance quickly in an emergency. after office hours or on like idiots or worse. Ben Affleck Lifeline is simple to use. When help is needed, just press the water proof your home. • Wear mittens, which are warmer the weekend, our Board plays Reeves with little affect, and personal help button that can be worn around the neck or wrist. Within seconds a Weather Radio than gloves. Certified Physicians can Own a battery powered weather • Wear a hat. meet your needs in a his only good scenes are a couple certified monitor answers the call, assesses the situation and dispatches the appropri- radio to listen to current updates. • Cover your mouth with a scarf to 3937 Ivywood convenient and timely ate help. A neighbor, family member, friend or in a medical emergency an ambu- manner. of very brief ones as Clark Kent. Preparation for Winter Driving protect your lungs. Pueblo, CO 3676 Parker Blvd Brody chews on a toothpick and lance is summoned. 553-0111 Life is unpredictable and a fall can alter a life in an instant. Lifeline’s imme- Stock your car with basic safety • During a Winter Storm Pueblo, CO tries to act like a hard-boiled detec- equipment such as emergency cash, fully The following are guidelines for opening in 2007 553-2208 diate assistance can reduce the chances of serious injury after a fall and increase the tive, but it comes across as an charged cell phone, scraper and brush, SEE "HEALTHY" PAGE 18. insincere performance. SEE 'SRDA' PAGE 10. small shovel, jumper cables, tow chain, G r a n t e d , HOLLYWOODLAND depicts Senior Con Games: Elders Should Be Vigilant broken dreams while showing how by Robin Mosey-Home Instead were logged by those over the age of 70, office serving Pueblo and Canon City. a car she could never drive. studios controlled the lives of their While con games have changed which represents the highest percentage “That’s among the concerns that we’ve Here’s what happened: The stars and went to great lengths to with the times, the practice of defrauding of any demographic group that year. heard seniors express and one reason we woman, unhappy that her driver’s license hide any of their problems. But is consumers of all ages is nothing new. What makes older adults so believe they are so vulnerable to scams,” had been suspended after three accidents, Two Convenient Locations To Serve You that new informa- When the target is a senior, however, the vulnerable to tricksters, scammers and Robin added. spotted a promotional ad from a car dealer- tion? Not really. stakes have never been higher, say senior con criminals? “Some may get caught up in ship. care experts. Senior scams are costing It appears that physical and psy- these schemes because they are looking She called the dealership, and a Still, this movie is older adults their life savings, their homes chological needs are at the heart of this for ways to improve their financial situa- sales representative arranged for the wom- worth viewing as and even their lives. issue, according to research and anec- tions.” an and her 92-year-old husband to be trans- a glaring example From investment fraud to lottery dotes from senior experts. Research confirms that criminals ported to the car lot where they were sold of how a great and sweepstakes scams to home improve- “Seniors often worry they will may cater to these types of worries. Off an automobile for $5,000 above the sticker idea for a film can ment schemes, seniors often are sitting outlive their money and are concerned the Hook Again: Understanding Why price. Because her hands were shaking, go awry. ducks for a criminal looking to make fast that they might not be able to continue the Elderly Are Victimized by Econom- the dealership actually wrote the check for cash. According to 2005 statistics from to live the lifestyle to which they have ic Fraud Crimes, a report prepared just her. Read Betty Jo’s the National Fraud Information Center, 22 become accustomed,” said Robin Mos- months ago by the Consumer Fraud Re- HomeInstead CAREGiversSM movie reviews percent of telemarketing scam complaints ey from the Home Instead Senior Care® search Group for WISE Senior Services who had been hired by the couple’s family at www.reel- and the NASD (National Association of to help watch out for them, called the fam- talkreviews.com. Securities Dealers) Investor Education ily when they spotted the new car. Home Autographed Pueblo Zoo’s Landscape Class 2007 Foundation, revealed that fraud pitches Instead Senior Care then worked with the are tailored to meet the psychological couple’s relatives to force the car dealer- copies of her The Pueblo Zoo will offer the “Design Your Own”, a landscape design class for the water-wise gardener be- needs of a potential senior victim. ship to return the car and reimburse the two books, ginning on February 6th and continuing on Tuesday eve- “Audiotapes of pitches showed seniors their money. CONFESSIONS that the con criminal will use one kind “Sadly, seniors and their families nings from 7 to 9 p.m. through February 27th. Zoo staff OF A MOVIE of appeal for the lottery fraud victim must be on guard for cons like this and involved with horticulture will help participants design an that may prey on the fact that person is many others,” said Mosey. “Families of ADDICT area of choice, by applying the principles of design to the participant’s project. and SUSAN a widow and feels deprived in life,” the seniors who sometimes live in other cities Programs will include principles of design, plant selections appropriate for the report said. “But con criminals will use will call upon our CAREGivers – who are SARANDON: Pueblo area, principles of xersicape, soils, and perennial gardens. Staff at the a different kind of pitch for the invest- screened, trained, bonded and insured – to A TRUE Pueblo Zoo have taught this class for over fifteen years and have considerable ment fraud victim who is more likely to serve as a second set of eyes to help protect MAVERICK experience designing and planting hundreds of plants at the Zoo, including a be male, self-reliant and knowledgeable their loved ones.” are available large new xeriscaped area adjacent to the new “Islands of Life” exhibit build- about finances.” Because scammers often target in Pueblo at ing, opening this spring. The class is especially of interest to Pueblo West It was that kind of psychological seniors who are alone or appear lonely, just need that attracted a woman in her late knowing that a senior has someone to look Barnes & Noble residents desiring to establish a low water landscape. Cost for the series is $65. 80s living in a metropolitan area on the out for him or her can be an important de- Booksellers and Call early for reservations as class fills quickly - 561-1452 ext. 100. For further East Coast and suffering from dementia terrent and help prevent devastating con- Waldenbooks. information please contact Marti Osborn, 561-1452 ex 103. to the automobile dealership that sold her SEE "be" PAGE 5. Page 2 - Senior Beacon - Feb., 2007 Visit Us at http:// www.seniorbeacon.info Visit Us at http:// www.seniorbeacon.info Senior Beacon - Feb., 2007 - Page - 23 Just One Guy’s Opinion Fashion: Looooking Gooood! by James R. Grasso, Chief Cook & Bottle Washer of “Your” Senior Beacon! by Patricia McLaughlin - Mature Market Media Services their hearing that the military is made up of 'losers.' John Kerry blamed his gaff on TheGuide'07 Is Here! poor joke telling and now none other than Charlie Rangel (he of the gravely voice) SHOES up or down a half size depending on the Little wonder, as various chapters Our Long Term Care Information Booklet for the senior community that from NY tells us of the make-up of the military and how it's skewed toward the Not quite a history, but brimming with last, but it's not like shopping for dresses, in "Shoes" document, that shoes have started back in 1989 is published and inserted in this newspaper. TheGuide'07 is a underachievers, under educated and the poor minorities in our society. Well, take a fascinating factoids. where you can wear a size 6 from one been knocking the world on its ear for as fine publication that you should keep in your possession so you will have it as the look at these facts gathered by the Heritage Foundation, 2005 data: It used to be hats that women designer but need a 12 from another. long as we've been wearing them. need arises. • 13% of the military is made up of blacks (current census is that blacks were assumed to have a deep, unreasoning Also, as schadenfreudian wits The Yoruba Oyo empire fell make up approximately 11% of the population) passion for. As late as the 1950s, there like to point out, a woman who hasn't because a prince was asked to remove his • 14% of the military is made up of non-whites (I assume they are was a whole flourishing genre of cartoons been able to squeeze into a size 6 dress sandals in the presence of the king, we Meals On Wheels Needs Drivers Hispanic, Asians, etc, and the 14% might be a tad low as compared to their percent- that showed women staring longingly into in decades may take particular pleasure learn in one chapter. If you are able won't you call 545-8900 and tell them you'd like to help out hat shop windows, or blithely opening in trying on shoes in the same size 6 she In a chapter on shoes and sandals with the Meals on Wheels Program by volunteering to deliver meals to Pueblo's frail- ages in the general public) • A full 73% of the all-volunteer military is made up whites hatboxes while explaining to their put- wore in college. in classical Greece, Sue Blundell explains est citizens. Believe it, you'll be glad you did, especially when you see the smiles on upon husbands why the new hat's ruinous But the best indictment of the Liberal lies, lie in the statistics about the Beyond that, shoes have that Greeks who visited the Temple of the recipient's face when he/she comes to the door. Do it!!! cost had in fact been a bargain. an unusually high transformational Zeus at Olympia in the fifth century B.C. under educated in the military. To wit: Now that nobody wears hats, the quotient. You can try on an $8,000 dress, might've been riveted by the sculpture of • 97% of all recruits are High School graduates while only approximately joke is usually about women's love of look in the dressing room mirror, and the princess-bride Hippodameia having It Didn't Take Them Long To Lie 80% of the population are High School graduates. And finally, "the poor" charge: With the Left constantly calling GWB a liar ever since the Iraq initiative shoes: Why do women who already have see your same old self, only looking her sandals tied by a servant. Big deal, you • 13.6% of the military comes from households with under $30,000 in too many shoes shop for more? became tougher than expected and been vilified mercilessly like only a Republican uncomfortable and a little fatter than think. But the locals would've spotted this income which leaves 86.4% with incomes of more than $30,000. In an essay on "Shoes and the usual because the waistband is too tight. sandal-tying as part of the wedding ritual - Shoes have been knocking the world President can be.... don't you love our media?...... I wondered where the critics were And lastly, LIE #4: In late November and early December none other than Erotic Imagination" published in "Shoes: But try on a shoe and your foot acquires - and would have known that this wedding on its ear for as long as we've been when it came to the following: Sen. Joseph Biden, Sen. Hillary Clinton and even Sen. Majority Leader Harry Reid A History From Sandals to Sneakers," a whole new identity. A shoe doesn't just would produce generations of a notably wearing them, according to "Shoes" Nancy Pelosi, the new Speaker of the House rammed through the House a as well as Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and others from the Democrat Party Valerie Steele posits that the foot "is cover your foot, like a sock. It has its dysfunctional family, including "Atreus photo: Berg Publishers, $49.95. change in procedure that will now make the House able to raise taxes with a simple are on record as supporting a troop increase albeit it for a short period of time to perceived as a surrogate body," a sort of own shape. You put it on and your foot (who tricked his brother Thyestes into Naturally, some are more interesting than majority of House members, scrapping the last many years of a super majority being overcome the continual strife in Iraq. So, GWB looks into the situation and comes Mini-Me. It follows that dressing the foot is instantly and entirely transformed. Its eating his own children in a stew), Atreus' others, and some more bogged down in able to do that. So, the spirit of bi-partisanship which Madame Speaker has trum- out for an increase after talking with his field personnel and lo and behold, these is a substitute for dressing the body. size and shape shift before your eyes. It son Agamemnon (who was assassinated the jargon of contemporary criticism. peted since her party won in November has gone down the tubes. That's LIE #1. same Dems are now AGAINST the idea. These people are leaders? But it's both easier and more takes on a new attitude: elegant woman by his wife), and Agamemnon's son ("Notions of gender" are "socially Lie #2 has to do with her admonition of the previous Congress as being You know, If I were GWB putting up with this nonsense over the past 3 satisfying. You don't have to take off of the world, perky young thing, discreet Orestes (who murdered his mother to constructed," shifts in meaning are mired in a "culture of corruption." Because of same, Ms. Pelosi has told anyone in years especially, I would have gotten up in front of some group or other with a stack your clothes to try on shoes, and it's also businesswoman, daring Bohemian, sex avenge the death of his father)." All that "historically contextualized," masculinity earshot that this Congress will be cleaned up and prim and proper. Sounds good, of papers in my hand from daily briefings categorizing the threat assessments, etc. less of a hassle because shoe sizing is goddess, hearty hiker. It's a whole new foreshadowed in the lacing of a sandal! is "fashioned," and inevitably everything doesn't it? Let's see about that! One of the first business items the House passed was over a 3 to 4 week period of time and told Americans and the world just what it is relatively consistent. You may need to go person. While artists were creating the from rhetoric to shoes is "gendered" until a raise in the minimum wage (see the next snippet below). So, by the beginning of we face every day. I'd then state that I am giving the House and Senate a week to Renaissance, lawmakers were attempting you want to throw a slipper at someone 2010 the minimum wage will be $7.50 an hour. This was to take effect throughout the decide what we ought to do about this and then I'd do what they suggested. to stave off social chaos by regulating and ask him to please write regular United States and all its holdings including places like American Samoa. American It would seem to me that this "bait & switch" routine by the Dems would shoe styles: who could and couldn't wear English.) Samoa you ask? Well, I brought that up because American Samoa has a tuna pro- be halted abruptly. But, alas, I'm not in that position. shoes of various colors and materials, The book is very beautiful and cessing plant there and it employs close to 75 percent of the population. Their head- how high it was legal to make platform surprisingly hard to read. After 15 or quarters is in Nancy Pelosi's district. Now isn't that special. The most squeaky clean Dems Slap The Poor In The Face shoes, what sorts of decorations and 20 pages I gave up on my usual reading Congress starts right out of the gate with Pelosi pandering to the tuna company and Yep, you heard it here first! Wasn't it nice of the House to pass the mini- embroideries members of which social glasses and got out my (stronger) sewing their CEO. Aren't you glad you voted Democrat? mum wage bill? They are so nice to the poor and life's downtrodden. They are their classes might wear on their shoes, etc. glasses. The type is smallish, the column Lie #3. Many Democrats have been running around telling all who have champions! Hogwash! That measly $7.50 an hour to be reached in three years, how The rules changed so often that even width is about three times as wide as a typical newspaper column, and the pages could anyone live on that in these times? Why don't they make the minimum wage today some art historians argue about are every color of the rainbow -- pretty, ERRATA $20 or $25 an hour so these poor workers can have a decent life? Caregivers and whether the high-heeled red shoes in the It would seem that last month the holidays took over and the proofing was SEE "OPINION" PAGE 4. Carpaccio that John Ruskin rated the best but try reading small black type against not done very professionally, for that I apologize to one and all. The front painting in the world identify the two a solid red or purple background. Small page Glaucoma article in the January edition credited the wrong author. women in the painting as noblewomen or illustrations look nice surrounded by wide margins of white space -- or green Eric E. Blom, MD - Board Certified Glaucoma specialist wrote the piece. 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The very nice coated stock can call to reach a person who has been trained to assess your needs and put you in it was not illegal to go barefoot in Tokyo feels wonderful, but catches skittering Senior Beacon touch with the most appropriate community services available to meet those needs. until 1901. reflections that make it hard to see the Senior Beacon serves Pueblo & Fremont Counties and reaches the rest of They will help you through the complex maze of community service agencies and "Shoes" offers all sorts of letters. Southeastern Colorado. It is a monthly newspaper dedicated to inform, serve, government programs. You can also be directed to opportunities to volunteer or interesting facts, factoids, insights, All of which seems oddly educate and entertain the Senior Community in these areas. Subscriptions are make donations. 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Lack of Compliance With Meds Poses Problems For Seniors On The Right: "Congress' Dilemma" by William F. Buckley by Eileen Daugherty of the subjects “forgot” to take medica- The study by the Society showed that lack of “readable” written instructions House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s general, Robert Jackson, who later troops. Once again we get into disputes Pelosi et al. Give the situation six months Lack of Compliance With tions, the most frequent cause of non- individuals most likely need counseling on how to take the medications, and lack comments raise a point worth making. It served as a Supreme Court Justice: “The extremely difficult to adjudicate. It is to crystallize. If at that point Iraq appears Medications Poses Problems for Seniors compliance. The second reason that more frequently than annually. of understanding of the purpose of the is that, in the last analysis, there is no way president’s responsibility as commander unlikely that any constitutional force in to be stabilizing, Mr. Bush will succeed Denver, CO. Medicare individuals cited for non-compliance was The high costs of non-compliance in the medications and the long-term nature of for Congress to estop military escalation in chief embraces the authority to the imagination of any congressman is in hanging on. There is legitimate beneficiaries take an average of 6.5 pre- system failures including such things areas of diet and exercise also increase chronic disease. Fear of the physician and by the executive except by cutting funds. command and direct the armed forces going to interfere with the deployment optimism on the point. Some of the scriptions and over-the counter medica- as having to contact the physician for the cost of health care for all Americans, lack of trust of the health care delivery Or impeaching the president. in their immediate movements and of five brigades in the midst of a lengthy chaotic fury of the insurgents seems to tions in the United States everyday. In refills, failing to get pills in the pill as noted in a national study known as system also contribute to the non-compli- Some speak of alternative operations, designed to protect the military venture. be dissipating. The Maliki government Colorado, Medicaid beneficiaries of all reminder system, changes in dosage by the Ashville study in North Carolina. In ance. measures -- specifically, a “nonbinding” security and effectuate the defense of the Is it a venture backed by the appears to appeal to many young Iraqis ages take an average of five prescribed the physician causing confusion, and not that study, individuals who changed their Compliance with medications, resolution that would express the will United States.” American people? No one doubts that, in pursuit of a stability preferable to the medications every day. finishing prescriptions”. Other reasons health habits and took medications as diet and exercise helps older individuals to of Congress in the matter of financing It is simply preposterous to at the inception, going into Iraq was a desperate alternative. Medication compliance with the cited included “choosing not to take the scheduled reduced overall health costs maintain their independence. “Forgetting an additional 20,000 troops, but would assume that Congress is going to specify popular move. But the point being raised is Whether the American troops prescribed regimen of drugs by Medicare/ medications” and “not having enough for the City of Ashville. One exemplary to take medications” or “choosing not stop short of declaring the expenditure of a single escalation of troop levels in Iraq that the American people, including many can play a critical role in encouraging Medicaid beneficiaries is a national health money to purchase medications”. finding was that in the past two years, to be compliant” can result in loss of federal money for that purpose an illegal as transgressing against congressional members of Congress, were propelled by forces of moderation can’t be foretold. care concern. Each year, the United According to national findings, no new cases of dialysis were reported. independence. Older adults should be act. authority. an understanding of the Iraqi situation But what is not going to happen is a States spends between $70 and $86 bil- lack of compliance can result in more This finding is attributed to increased encouraged and assisted to always be Some legislators are aware that Sen. Christopher Dodd, D- that was simply false. We all acknowledge situation where U.S. Army paymasters lion on medication non-compliance. visits to the emergency room, more and compliance with diet, exercise and medi- compliant with medications as prescribed Congress is flirting with a constitutional Conn., has an interesting suggestion on now that there were no weapons of mass find that the checks they give out are Non-compliance occurs when longer hospital stays, dialysis and an cations. by the physician or other health care pro- problem of its own. It has the authority how to avoid the dilemma. He would destruction within Iraq’s borders, though going to bounce. Mrs. Pelosi is spoiling individuals over-dose or omit taking increase in the number of admissions to The study by the Society vider. to raise and dispose of funds. But back a resolution declaring that additional it is a different question whether deceit for a fight, but she knows she will not doses of medications. Non-compliance the nursing home. suggested that individuals who were For a full copy of the study the president exercises authority as win with a call for divesting American also occurs when individuals fail to fill Medicare beneficiaries can get involved in their care were more likely report, visit www.senioranswers.org or troops could not be sent into that theater was a part of the executive act. A brief to or refill prescriptions; discontinue medi- FREE help through Medicare to be more to be compliant with taking medications, call 303-333-3482. commander in chief. Professor Walter except with the sanction of Congress. It the effect that Bush and his team "should" soldiers of gunpowder. cation; take outdated medications; share compliant. Pharmacists are now required following diets, and engaging in regular Eileen Doherty, M.S. is the Executive Director Dellinger, who was President Clinton’s becomes a sophisticated question whether have known that there were no WMDs A rise in Iraqi competence medications; take doses with prohibited by Medicare to provide an annual coun- exercise programs. of Senior Answers and Services and the chief constitutional authority, put it well Congress can simultaneously abide by in Iraq would probably carry the day in would hardly be surprising. At this Colorado Gerontological Society. She has 30 when he wrote that “broad as Congress’ point, they can’t carry off a successful medications, food, and liquids; and take seling session to assess problems and Older adults find it difficult to years of experience in gerontology in adminis- the separation of powers and intrude into a public examination of the scene as of doses at the wrong time. provide patient education as well as a be compliant because of such things tration, research, training and education, and spending power undoubtedly is, it is military operations the commander in March 2003. And there is no question that execution. It is simply unlikely that the In a recent study, the Colorado medication record to track actions taken as poor vision, lack of understanding clinical practice. She can be reached at 303- clear that Congress may not deploy it chief deems necessary to the exercise of whatever the voters had in mind when the faint of heart in Congress are going to Gerontological Society found that 100% by the individual to improve compliance. of instructions given by the physician, 333-3482 or at [email protected]. to accomplish unconstitutional ends” his duties. war began, they are now anxious to end frustrate the attempt to encourage an -- such as restricting the president’s The vice president’s office, it. orderly mobilization of Iraqi civil society. authority as commander in chief to direct meanwhile, has said that there is already What will happen? Congress is unlikely to feel critical Defying Age Barriers: The 'Game' Can Still Be Played the movement of American troops. in the executive kitty enough money to Mr. Bush will place his 20,000 popular pressure to abandon reasonable Dellinger quoted FDR’s attorney by Jenna Miller in their prowess. Being role models is not all finance the proposed augmentation of troops in Iraq athwart the objections of hope. If you saw them at the store Former NBA sharpshooter the Tigerettes have in common with you would think they were your typical Dennis Scott, who once held the record their more famous – and younger – The Writer's Art grandmas, but if you saw them on the for the most three-pointers in one season, counterparts in professional sports. In basketball court, you would witness some serves as the Tigerettes volunteer coach. another sure sign of the times, they are serious, aggressive athletes throwing “These ladies are phenomenal. the only senior Olympic team that has a So Many Words And Sooooo Many Choices by James J. Kilpatrick Seattle. She had successfully doubled a the fix in which South found herself? Her toward a candidacy: He appears to elbows and sinking 3-pointers. They’ve got so much energy and are just corporate sponsor in Celadrin. The golden When it comes to grandmas, hilarious with their practical jokes. They girls were thrilled to have support and ������������������������������������The writing art -- and it is indeed six-spade contract at her bridge club. In partner clearly had mixed up her spades be ambulating, trudging, sauntering, these six senior athletes (ages 60-70) are really do put their hearts into the game,” encouragement to continue their dream. an art -- is like every other form of art: a moment of unladylike triumph, having and clubs. Defeat could not be avoided. ambling, waddling, sidling, tiptoeing, breaking all the stereotypes. Mavis Albin, said Coach Scott. “It’s incredible that Celadrin Joint Flexibility & Relief is an Its very essence lies in the making of put her opponents down by two, she had Given these circumstances, it seems wending or meandering toward an Mary Bendsen, Wanda Blailock, Loretta they do what they do at their age. They all-natural proprietary ingredient that has choices. The painter worries about which exalted their defeat: “You could wriggle to me, she could not wriggle out of the announcement. It’s hard to say -- but Hill, Nikki Leader and Catherine “Kitty” are in great shape and this gives hope to been clinically proven to reduce pain and color, the musician about which note, out of it!” Driving home, she was struck approaching calamity. It’s a close call, but much of the fun of writing lies in testing Sparacello are the Celadrin Tigerettes. people who fear the day they’re ‘too old.’ rapidly promote joint health, improving age, a little extra help is needed. The ladies the bartender about which gin to go with by a mortifying thought: “Should I have to wriggle will always be a twist squirmier different ways to say essentially the same United by their love of basketball, these These grandmas definitely got game!” flexibility and mobility. Not only are and I do our research on what works for which vermouth. These are difficult said ‘wiggle out’ instead of ‘wriggle than merely to wiggle. thing. senior athletes still have the get up Although their stamina and these ladies given the opportunity to us. Supplements such as fish oil, omega-3s choices, especially for the first martini, out’?” Writers are a blessed lot -- In this regard, sportswriters have and go to get out and play well beyond physical condition is amazing, without play a game they love, the relationship is and Celadrin help prevent inflammation but someone has to make them. This is a question of formidable English-speaking writers, that is. We are all the fun. As I write, the Super Bowl retirement. question, these women aren’t sprinting welcomed as they incorporate Celadrin and stiffness. We also watch our diets and For the writer, the making magnitude. It has arisen before in these heirs to an unbelievable patrimony. The approaches. If the outcome is close, one Based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, up and down the basketball court for in their daily nutritional regime. make sure we’re getting enough whole of choices is exceptionally difficult. precincts, though not for several years, other day a political columnist of my team or the other will simply defeat, the Tigerettes travel the country competing 48 minutes with only six players on the With a spring in their step grains, fruits, vegetables and protein. If So many words! So many shades of and demands careful explication. When intimate acquaintance, i.e., my wife, was subdue, humble, master, dominate, in various tournaments. In a span of roster. The games consist of two, 12- and smiles on their faces, these senior we start making poor decisions it will meaning! We constantly are faced with do we wiggle? Or wriggle? The sages of writing about prospective candidates for overcome, outscore or vanquish its foe. If nine years, these amazing women have minute halves of three-on-three half-court athletes practice three times per week. show up on the court,” notes Albin. choices -- between one word and its next- Merriam-Webster offer little assistance. president. The handsome junior senator the score is more lopsided, the writer has accumulated four Olympic gold medals, competitions played at each tournament. Their sessions include stretching, weight The Tigerettes’ season is currently door neighbor, between an active verb They define “to wiggle” in part as “to from Illinois was not exactly “running” a wider choice. Rodale offers alternatives 54 state and regional medals, and haven’t “We all started playing basketball training, and pick-up games with the underway (undefeated thus far!). Their and its passive cousin, between a noun wriggle,” and vice versa, i.e., they also for the office. What was the gentleman that begin with “conquer,” and move on lost a game in more than four years! when we were young and we’ve just stuck young men at the gym. Through diet and focus remains on competing at the next that’s fittin’ and a noun that ain’t. define to wriggle as to wiggle. Other doing? through “overthrow” and “overwhelm.” The Celadrin Tigerettes have compiled with it! Training is very important to exercise, the Celadrin Tigerettes are able Senior Olympics in Louisville, Kentucky, These novel observations are dictionaries are equally definitive. The The Rodale Synonym Finder Soon we escalate: The winning team a Michael Jordanesque record of 136 maintain your stamina and muscle tone, to prepare their minds and bodies for the in June of 2007. These six competitors prompted by a letter from Caroline in thesauri of Rodale and Roget offer offered a myriad of choices: Barack clobbers, crushes, smashes, thrashes are right at home at the Senior Olympic wins against a mere three losses while but we also have our little secrets that rigorous travel and intense competition. several unsatisfactory options, e.g., to Obama was certainly not dashing, darting, and tramples upon. It mops up. It wipes Games. The Tigerettes earned gold in REMEMBER Senior Beacon barnstorming the country to compete help keep us going,” said Mavis Albin, At their age, it’s important to eat squirm, writhe, shimmy, twist, snake, bolting, tearing or sprinting toward the out. It trims, trounces, skunks, whips, 1999, in Orlando, Florida and again in against other mature cagers. Celadrin Tigerettes team captain. “As healthfully and supplement their diets Can Be Found On The Internet slink, shake, bump and grind. White House. He was contemplating a drubs and routs. 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Used only 10 hours of driv- This "global warming" scare has been going on since the mid-70s (just Contact Information (yours-include name & phone number)______ing. New batteries included. Original before that we were in the middle of a "global cooling" scare when we didn't have price, $3,078. SELLING FOR $1,900. the EPA standards on everything as we have today - that should ring an alarm bell Reason(s) for your nomination (719)481-4038. #1006 in your head as to the dubiousness of algore's claims). ______IS LIFE PASSING YOU BY?! Don’t It is my belief that perhaps we are warming a tad but that is not cause for let your family legacy slip away! Pass this hysteria. Follow the money. Algore (say it like ee-gore) the fear-monger, makes ______oodles of money on scaring the daylights out of the entire world with his ranting. ______it on before it’s too late! Local author Yet, there is no evidence of the catastrophies he claims are going to happen. It's ______Lori Burner will help you put your been thirty years. Aside from some scientists saying ice caps are melting there is ______memories into words for your chil- no proof that we are going to have a tsunami-like rising of the sea that will swamp ______dren and grandchildren. Call Lori the coasts overnight or even over a hundred years. It would take a catastrophe of ______at 647-0991 or 250-0144 for all the biblical proportions for that to happen and algore knows it. ______info. #1206. The scientists, God love them, are doing their due diligence but they know ______COMPANION/CAREGIVER avail- how their bread gets buttered; (see grants from the government to continue their ______able Monday-Friday. 44 years expe- research). But, do any of us really believe in our heart of hearts that we puny human ______beings can truly affect any meaningful changes in combating Mother Nature. What ______rience. References. Call Sally, 544- a pitifully proud people we are becoming. We could no longer stop global warming ______1350. #0107 as cause it because it is dictated by the Sun as a volcano, hurricane, earthquake, and etc. are dictated to by the forces of nature. Please don't buy the snake oil! ______Godspeed. Deadline: 4/9/07 Page 20 - Senior Beacon - Feb., 2007 Visit Us at http:// www.seniorbeacon.info Visit Us at http://www.seniorbeacon.info Senior Beacon - Feb., 2007 - Page - 5 Be Vigilant: Senior Con Games Abound Year 'Round Senior Community Update from page 1. and organizations of seniors to talk about to be the victims of unscrupulous people. sonal financial information. sequences. “If a con criminal can call fremont chamber LIFELINE SCREENING offering a series of Spring Horticulture Parkview receives $5,000 safety. The organization, whose mission And that can result in legal issues that may Internet fraud. Seniors, unfa- seniors and get them to give up their orchestra Loyal Order of Moose Lodge Training seminars. Topics include: Grant from Colorado is overall senior safety, is devoting more outlive even the senior. One Journal of miliar with how to use the Internet, can Social Security number, they can cre- The Fremont Chamber located at 41 N. Precision Dr. in Pueblo Plant Propagation and Grafting, Stroke Advisory Board of its time to these types of issues. the American Medical Association study unwittingly give their credit card number ate any type of transaction,” saidEdward Orchestra, under the direction of Jean West, will be hosting Life Line Screening Thursday, Feb. 1, 6-9 pm, Instructors: PUEBLO, Colo. (January 11, “Within the last three years, showed that victims of elder mistreatment, to a scammer. Hutchison, program director of the Na- Whitmore, will begin rehearsals for its on Wednesday, February 7th beginning Linda McMulkin & Joe Brunetto, Public 2007)--- Parkview Medical Center is we’ve been focusing predominately on including exploitation, have a three times Identity theft. Seniors who tional Association of Triads, Inc., an 18- spring program, "A Tribute to Mozart", at 8:00 AM. to provide preventive ultra- cost: $10 the latest Colorado Hospital to receive senior fraud, scams and elder abuse,” higher mortality rate than non-victims.1 give up their birth date and Social Se- year-old organization that is part of the on February 4, 2007. If you play the sound vascular screenings to help detect Pueblo Home and Garden Show a $5,000 grant to participate in the Hutchison said. When con criminals infiltrate, curity number can open up their entire National Sheriffs’ Association. violin, viola, cello or string bass, we (1) plaque in the carotid arteries (2) Seminars, Saturday & Sunday, February Colorado Stroke Advisory Board. The “We’ve seen how individuals tragedy can result for a senior who is often financial history to a thief. The national organization has would love to include you in our concert. Abdominal Aneurysm, (3) blockages in 24-25, 11-4, Instructors: CSU Cooperative hospital meets all local and national have taken out mortgages on seniors’ just looking out for the best interests of his What You Can Do To Protect Seniors spawned 847 state triads, which have Rehearsals are held at the Wells Fargo the arms or legs (Peripheral Arterial Extension Staff and Colorado Master guidelines for acute, emergency and homes and who have filed quitclaim or her family. And that consequence can Following, from the National created SALT (Seniors and Law Enforce- Bank, Penrose Branch, Conference Disease). Also the bone density scan Gardeners, Cost: Included in admission hospital-wide stroke care. deeds on property and taken over to re- be the biggest crime of all. “Most seniors Association of Triads, Inc. and Home In- ment Together) Councils in their com- Room. For more information, please for Osteoporosis is available. Individual to show The Colorado Stroke Registry is move seniors from their homes. Or they just want to leave a legacy to their chil- stead Senior Care, are ways that family munities. These local chapters, designed contact The Fremont School of the Arts ultrasound tests are only $45 each (3 Coping with Wildlife in the Home part of a statewide initiative to support open up joint checking accounts with the dren and grandchildren,” Hutchison said. caregivers can protect their senior loved to bring together senior volunteers, law at 784-3400 tests for $109 or all 4 tests for $139). Landscape, Saturday, March 3, 9-3 and enhance quality of care that is avail- criminal’s and senior’s name,” he added. “Criminals prevent some from doing just ones: enforcement and the community, have What’s worse, seniors can get 1. Watch for unusual activity. or 429-6091. To compliment the ultrasound vascular (lunch included) able to stroke patients. The grant will that.” 17,000 volunteers who go into the homes on a “sucker’s list” where they continue Seniors who are scammed may be em- Asthma Education Classes tests, they will also offer a finger-stick Instructors: Linda McMulkin & Nancy enhance Parkview's stroke education 1The Mortality of Elder Mistreatment, barrassed and try to hide what happened. offered at Parkview blood test to identify risk factors for Kelly, Public cost: $20 programs and was received due to the Mark S. Lachs, MD, MPH; Christianna Watch for changes in their lifestyle as (Pueblo, CO January 15, 2007) heart disease and diabetes. From only Weed Identification and Management, Amendment 35, Tobacco Tax Settlement S. Williams, MA; Shelley O'Brien, MS; Heart Health Education well as any other unusual financial or - Parkview Medical Center, along with a few drops of blood they test (4) Total Thursday, March 22, 6-9 pm, Instructor: for Health-Related Purposes. Karl A. Pillemer, PhD; Mary E. Charlson, business activity. sponsors Asthma and Allergy Associates cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglicerides Linda McMulkin, Public cost: $10 Stroke is the nation's third lead- MD; 2. Be on guard for individuals and Steps to a Healthier Colorado, are (LIPID panel); (5) Glucose (blood sugar Care and Maintenance of Roses, ing cause of death, killing nearly 160,000 JAMA. 1998; 280:428-432. Offered During Heart Month who have befriended your loved one. proud to offer two creative and informa- for diabetes), and (6) High-sensitivity C- Wednesday, April 25, 6-9 pm, Instructor: Americans every year. During the course Top Five Senior Scams Lonely or isolated seniors may be vul- tive Asthma Education classes. The goal reactive protein (CRP) for detection of Linda McMulkin of a lifetime, four out of five American Pueblo, Colo. – In observance of National Heart Month, St. Mary-Cor- Following, from the National Association nerable to con criminals who befriend of these asthma educational opportuni- atherosclerosis. Participants will receive Public cost: $10 Families will be touched by stroke. win Medical Center is hosting a “Women and Heart Disease” presentation and of Triads, Inc., an 18-year-old organiza- them and provide them with companion- ties is to learn how to manage, prevent the blood results in about 10 minutes. Call 583-6566 for more information and "As a member of the Colorado tion that is part of the National Sheriffs’ tea, along with a series of free heart health screenings, on Wednesday, Feb. 14, ship. Ask to talk to your parent’s new and control asthma symptoms. STATE PROGRAM PROVIDES to reserve a space. Stroke Advisory Board, Parkview is able Association, and Home Instead Senior 2007 in the Dorcy Cancer Center conference room, 2004 Lake Ave. Refresh- friend to find out more about him or her. The first class, ASTHMA 101, COLORADANS WITH HELPFUL February Pueblo StepUp to communicate with the other 17 mem- Care, are the top five senior scams and ments will be served. A thief won’t stick around long to chat. is for all ages and teaches the entire HOME HEATING ASSISTANCE Wellness Clinics ber hospitals and share ideas, best prac- how they work: Following the educational presentation at 2 p.m. by guest speaker Judith family the basics about asthma, respira- DENVER – January 11, 2007 (Please Note: Some of the clin- tices, methods and concerns on enhanc- Prizes and sweepstakes scams. 3. Investigate organizations tory anatomy, peak flow meters, triggers, – As Coloradans continue to experience ics this month start one week earlier than ing care for Colorado's stroke patients," Lenane, RN, MHA, Vice President of Business Development at Centura Health, Seniors are told they’ve won a sweep- looking for money. Often seniors want medications, management and more. a bitter cold winter, help is available for usual. Please note date of the clinic you explained Vera Carpenter, Parkview St. Mary-Corwin’s cardiovascular services professionals will provide free blood stakes and all they need to do is send a to donate to organizations and other wor- This class is recommended for adults those struggling to pay their heating bills attend.) Stroke Education Coordinator. pressure and body mass index screenings and a heart risk assessment until 4 check to cover the taxes. Or, they receive thy causes. Help your loved ones check with asthma and parents of children with through the Colorado Department of Thursday, February 8, Pueblo West Birth and Death Records p.m. a fake check for $5,000 and are encour- those out by requesting written informa- asthma. Classes will be held on February Human Services, Low Income Energy Clinic-Memorial Rec. Ctr., 230 E. – Protecting Your Privacy aged to deposit the money and send back tion on the organization and reviewing “Unlike some diseases, cardiovascular disease can be largely predicted $2,000 to cover the taxes. By the time it’s that thoroughly. Or contact the Better 5, May 7, September 10 and October 29. Assistance Program (LEAP). George, Pueblo West Pueblo, CO-Through author- and prevented by being educated on risk factors and warning signs,” says Jac- Classes are from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. with determined that these checks, which often Business Bureau. LEAP provides cash assistance 8:45 – 9:45 a.m. ity provided by Colorado statute, a quelynn Sharp, director of cardiovascular services at St. Mary-Corwin. “Cardio- registration from 5:00 to 5:30 p.m. The Monday, February 12, McHarg Park new guideline for the issuance of birth come from an overseas bank, are worth- 4. Assist seniors with their fi- to help families and individuals pay vascular disease kills over 480,000 women a year, about one per minute. Taking cost of the class is $10 per family. All winter home heating costs. The pro- Community Center, Avondale and death certificates by the all Health less, the senior has lost his or her money. nances. If a senior can no longer han- materials and dinner are included, and gram pays the highest benefits to those 9-11:30 a.m. Departments in Colorado has taken part in these activities will educate you on how to take control of your health, Magazine sale scams, where dle his or her finances, encourage your complimentary babysitting is available. with the highest heating bills and low- Tuesday, February 13, Vail Hotel, 217 effect on January 1, 2007. and provide you with a risk profile to see if you may be at risk for cardiovascular seniors order magazine subscriptions that loved one to put a plan in place that can The second class, Huff & Puff: est incomes by family size. Applicant S. Grand “These guidelines may seem disease.” never show up, also are prevalent. help ensure bills are paid and his or her The Children's Asthma Program, teaches income cannot exceed 185 percent of 9-10:30 a.m. unnecessary but the benefits of protect- According to the American Heart Association, while heart disease and Home improvement frauds. Criminals assets are protected. That plan may in- will knock on a senior’s door offering to clude your senior designating a financial children age four to ten about asthma the federal poverty index, which equals AND ing a person’s identity are extremely stroke kill one in every 3.7 men, one in 2.4 women lose their lives to heart dis- fix their driveway, then paint it black and power of attorney. through games, music, creative play and a maximum income of $2,559 per month Hyde Park Community Ctr., 2136 W. important,” stated Dr. Nevin-Woods, ease and stroke. By way of comparison, breast cancer kills one in 29 women. It dialogue. Children learn how to take an charge the senior $3,000. Or seniors are 5. Destroy information that before taxes for a household of three 16th St Executive Director of the Pueblo City- is St. Mary-Corwin’s goal to support this national organization and its efforts by active role in their care. Children are asked to pay up front to have their roof could be compromised. Make sure your people. The anticipated average LEAP 1-2:30 p.m. County Health Department. Nevin- providing beneficial education to the communities we serve. treated to a performance from two fun- benefit for 2006-2007 is approximately Wednesday, February 14, Joseph Woods added, “To avoid frustration in fixed never to see their alleged repairman senior shreds all financial information loving puppets named Huff and Puff. $280 per family. Edwards Ctr., 230 N. Union obtaining a certificate, take the time to R.S.V.P. for the presentation and screenings by calling 719-557-5556. again. One 81-year-old woman who was and credit card offers before discarding Puff has had asthma for a long time and LEAP applications are avail- 9:45 – noon read the new guidelines and require- caring for her husband with Alzheimer’s them in the trash. has learned how to control it. Huff has able from November 1 to April 30 of Thursday, February 15, Fulton Heights ments on the Department’s website or disease paid a criminal $800,000 and 6. Seek out a second set of eyes. just been diagnosed with asthma and each year. Potential program applicants Community Ctr., 1330 Santa Rosa (Salt contact the local Vital Statistics Office. drained her savings to have repairs done If you live a distance from your loved doesn't know what to do. So Puff teach- can apply several ways: Creek) These security measures are for every- Senior Beacon Is FREE on her home, according to the National one or can’t always be there, help your es Huff the Five-Step Plan of asthma For more information about 1-2:30 p.m. one’s protection.” Association of Triads, Inc. senior build a support network. This management. Classes will be held on LEAP, please call 1-866-HEAT-HELP Monday, February 19, Parkhill Complete information on the Phishing schemes. Seniors re- can include neighbors, friends, trusted February 12, May 14, September 17 and (1-866-432-8435) or visit www.cdhs. Christian Church, 1404 E. 7th St. new guidelines can be obtained at www. ceive a call from someone claming to church members or professional CAR- On The Internet represent a Phishing schemes. Seniors EGivers like those from Home Instead November 5. Classes are from 4:00 to state.co.us/leap/index.htm to view 10 – 12noon pueblohealthdept.org or by contacting 6:00 p.m. The cost of the class is $10 per the most current program application Tuesday, February 20, Minnequa the Pueblo Vital Statistics Office at 583- GO TO receive a call from someone claming to Senior Care. family. All materials and light refresh- requirements. Apartments, 1400 E. Orman 4300 and pressing number “4” for a represent a bank or other reputable finan- Additional Telemarketing and ments are included. HORTICULTURE TRAINING 9-11:30 a.m. complete listing of the requirements. www.seniorbeacon.info cial institution. They’re warned that their Internet Fraud Tips are available from For more information on asthma SESSIONS, 2007 Wednesday, February 21, Mesa Towers, OLDER, WISER, LIVELIER, click on "beacon online" financial information or credit card has the National Fraud Information Center been compromised and are asked to verify at www.fraud.org. You can call Robin at educational classes at Parkview, please The Pueblo County office of 260 Lamar SENIORS click on the month you'd like call (719) 584-4760 CSU Cooperative Extension will be 9-11:30 a.m. Join the OWLS. We're a their bank account number or call an 800 545-0293 HOOT! Bridge: Party Bridge 547 1822. to read and read it! number where they’re asked for their per- Duplicate Bridge 562-0937. Christian Give it a few minutes to come Singles (PW): 547-9787. Creative up on the computer. Havens FAMILY CLINIC Writing 547-0250 or 583-2885. Creature Comforts 671-2030 or 543-4750. Day What could be easier? Trips 547-8181. Dominoes 543-6926. Walk-Ins Welcome Dream Appreciation 583-2885. Fine Senior Beacon is also available at approximately 100 locations Comprehensive Primary Care Dining 546-6189. Genealogical Society throughout Pueblo & Fremont Counties also at no charge! 545-6326. Theater...Music 545-2803. To follow are a few locations for you to pick-up Senior Beacon: for the Whole Family Movies 543-6657. OVER THE HILL GANG • K-Mart (N) & (S) in Pueblo • Grocery Warehouse • Accepting New Patients Daily Don't Think of Us as Being Over the • Pueblo West P.O. • Colorado City/Rye P.O. • King Soopers (S) • 24-48 Hour Turn-Around for Appointment Hill.. Think of Us as Picking Up Speed! • Albertson's • Wal-Mart (N) & (S) in Pueblo & Canon City • Sport Physicals Camping, 545-3787; Cycling, 545-3787; • Most Little Caesar's Pizza locations • Capt. 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Sunset Plaza Shopping Center, 1117 S. • Senior Housing Centers and much more Prairie Avenue. AND March 17 and 24 (Saturday), 10 AM - If you'd like Senior Beacon delivered by mail each and every month 109 Latigo Lane, Suite C - Canon City, CO 3 PM. First Come-First Served. Limited just contact us at 719-647-1300 or check out how to subscribe by number each day. looking on the website: http://www.seniorbeacon.info SEE 'UPDATE' PAGE 22. 719-276-3211 Page 6 - Senior Beacon - Feb., 2007 Visit Us at http://www.seniorbeacon.info Visit Us at http:// www.seniorbeacon.info Senior Beacon - Feb., 2007 - Page - 19 Lidia's Italian Table: Pizzaiola Neapolitan Foggy & Cold Day Fare: Split Pea Soup by Lidia Matticchio Bastianich 6 garlic cloves, peeled Let caramelize a little, by Annette Gooch use garlic, thyme, sage or other herbs to thick, it can be thinned One of the marvels of Italian 1 1/2 cups sliced assorted mushrooms about 6 minutes. Fresh green peas are relative add flavor. with additional broth at cuisine is that vegetables are an integral Freshly ground pepper Add the red and Johnny-come-lately's on the food scene -- In addition to their use in soups, this point, if desired.) part of the majority of dishes. Not only 1 (35-ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes yellow blanched peppers of the Western world, having been split peas can be cooked and seasoned to Season to taste with salt are they the "contorni" -- side dishes - (preferably San Marzano), seeded and to the mushrooms. Add popularized only within the last 400 make a thick puree for serving as a side and pepper. Reheat and - but they also play a prominent role in crushed (but still chunky) the tomatoes, which years. During the previous 500 to 1,000 dish or a spread for crackers or bread. serve in warmed bowls. most pasta sauces as well as meat and 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper should still be slightly years, dried peas boiled into porridge or -- To thin split pea soup, stir in If desired, garnish each fish preparations. 4 to 6 fresh basil leaves, shredded chunky but not too pudding were a staple of the middle and additional broth (chicken or vegetable) serving with a spoonful Here's a wonderful classic Stir the sliced peppers into a watery. If they are too lower classes throughout the Western a little at a time until soup reaches the of creme fraiche and a hemisphere. Archeological evidence desired consistency. few croutons; pass extra Neapolitan dish -- in the pizza style - large pot of salted boiling water. Return watery, pour off some from the Middle and Far East suggest A bowl of this aromatic, sturdy croutons at the table. - pizzaiola. This pan-seared steak is to a boil, cook 2 minutes and drain in a of the liquid. Stir in red that peas were used as human food as far soup is substantial enough for a light Makes 6 smothered with a pizzaiola sauce of colander. Rinse with cold water and let pepper flakes and add back as 9,000 years ago. supper when accompanied by a plate of servings. tomatoes, bell peppers, mushrooms, cool. more salt to taste. Today's split peas are yellow or cheese and sliced apples or pears. Note This distinctive and garlic. It's humble and simple, but Rub both sides of the steaks Let simmer green field peas that have been cultivated that this recipe calls for soaking the split soup of yellow split Colorful red and yellow peppers pair well with tomatoes definitely delicious, and it can be ready with approximately 1 tablespoon of approximately 15 to 20 specifically to be dried and processed peas for three hours. peas is flecked with and basil to make a quick, flavorful sauce for pan-seared in no time. the olive oil and let them stand at room minutes. in a way that removes their tough skin, ALSATIAN-STYLE bits of carrot and ham PAN-SEARED STEAK WITH temperature while preparing the sauce. Place a large, strip steaks. photo: Lanteck Studios allowing them to split naturally into SPLIT PEA SOUP and flavored with PIZZAIOLA SAUCE Place a large, heavy skillet over heavy cast-iron skillet platter, spoon the sauce over the steaks halves. Packed within each split pea is an 1 1/2 cups dried split peas, rinsed and cardamom, marjoram, (Bistecca Alla Pizzaiola) low heat. Heat 4 tablespoons olive oil in over medium heat. Add remaining olive abundance of dietary fiber and plenty of drained cayenne and vinegar. 1 each, red and yellow bell pepper (8 the skillet. oil. and shred the basil leaves on top. Makes 4 servings. fat-free protein, as well as vitamins and Cold water, for soaking peas For this recipe the peas ounces each), cored, seeded and cut into Whack the garlic with the flat Add the steaks and cook until other essential nutrients. 1/4 cup butter or olive oil are cooked without first (Lidia Matticchio Bastianich is 1/2-inch slices side of a knife. Add the garlic to the oil to the underside is well-browned. Turn Available in virtually every 2 cups finely chopped onion having been soaked. Salt cook. Shake the pan occasionally, until the steaks and cook 2 to 3 minutes for author of "Lidia's Family Table" (Knopf, supermarket and natural food store across 1 cup finely chopped carrot Note that the soup needs 4 strip or shell steaks, trimmed of fat, the garlic is golden. a medium-rare steak, longer for more 2004) and host of the PBS television the country, split peas are an inexpensive 1 cup finely chopped celery from 2 1/2 to 3 hours each about 8 ounces and 1/4 inch thick Add the mushrooms to the pan well-done steaks. series of the same name. Visit Lidia's staple that holds its quality for a year or 1 parsnip, peeled and finely chopped total cooking time. 5 or 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil and season them with salt and pepper. Transfer the steaks to a warm Web site at: www.lidiasitaly.com.) more when kept in airtight containers in 8 cups chicken broth SWEDISH-STYLE a cool, dry place. 1 teaspoon dried thyme SPLIT PEA SOUP Like other dried peas and beans, 3 sprigs parsley 1 tablespoon butter or (372-0892) (275-5524) Penrose - Canon City split peas do require careful inspection 2 dried bay leaves olive oil FREMONT/CUSTER County Menus Florence(784-6493) - Silvercliffe (783-9508) and rinsing to remove any bits of dirt, Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 medium onion, finely Green or yellow split peas, an excellent source of Broccoli, Pineapple Tidbits. pebbles or other field debris. 1/2 cup creme fraiche or sour cream, for chopped fiber and a good source of protein, are inexpensive and CUSTER SENIOR CTR While whole dried peas must garnish (optional) 2 medium carrots, thinly easily stored. photo: Lifestyle Media Group Call 719-783-9508 for reservations before FEB. 13: SPLIT PEA SOUP/ 9:30am Mon, Tues & Thurs-Noon Meal Professional, Friendly Service HAMBURGER ON A BUN, Catsup, be soaked overnight to soften them prior Plain or garlic-flavored croutons sliced Mustard, & Onion, Creamy Coleslaw, to cooking, split peas can be cooked (optional) 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced ham hocks or bone, peas, beer, water, FEB. 1: TURKEY POT PIE, Cut Banana. unsoaked or, to reduce the cooking time, 1. Soak peas in fresh cold water 1 1/2 to 2 pounds smoked ham hocks or cardamom, marjoram and cayenne. Bring Broccoli, Tossed Salad w/French Gentle, Caring Staff FEB. 15: TURKEY TETRAZINI, Italian covered with fresh cold water and soaked to cover for 3 hours. Drain. 1 meaty ham bone to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer Dressing, Apricot Pineapple Compote Green Beans, Cottage Cheese Peach for three hours. An alternative soaking 2. In a 6-quart stockpot over 1 pound (approximately 2 1/4 cups) until ham and peas are tender (2 1/2 to 3 FEB. 5: CHILI CON CARNE, Whole We are most proud to sponsor this Menu Salad, Strawberry Applesauce. method is to parboil split peas in water moderate heat, melt butter (or heat yellow split peas, rinsed and drained hours). Wheat Crackers, Cut Broccoli, Raisin Page for the Senior Community. Give us a FEB. 20: EGG SALAD SANDWICH, Nut Cup, Apple. call today for all your dental needs! Lentil Black Bean Soup, Sliced Tomato for a full minute, remove them from the the oil). Add onion, carrot, celery and 1 can (12 ounces) beer or 1 1/2 cups 2. Remove ham hocks or bone; FEB. 6: CALIFORNIA VEGGIE BAKE, on Lettuce, Banana. heat, cover the pot, and allow the peas to parsnip. Saute 5 minutes. Add drained chicken or vegetable broth when they are cool enough to handle, Spinach Salad w/Egg, Fresh Pear, Citrus FEB. 22: SWEET & SOUR PORK, stand for an hour. Either way, to prevent peas and saute 3 minutes more. Stir in 6 cups water remove and discard bones and skin, Cup, Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Steamed Brown Rice, California indigestion and flatulence, the soaking broth, thyme, parsley and bay leaves. Crushed seeds from 1 small cardamom reserving the meat. Chop meat into bite- FEB. 8: BAKED HAM with Raisin Vegetable Medley, Diced Pears. or parboiling liquid should be discarded Bring mixture to a boil, then adjust heat pod or 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom sized chunks and return meat to soup. Sauce, Candied Sweet Potatoes, Green FEB. 27: HUNGARIAN GOULASH, and replaced with fresh cold water for to maintain a simmer and cook until peas 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram Stir in vinegar. Salt to taste and reheat to Beans Amandine, Cranberry Mold. California Vegetable Medley, Spinach cooking. are very soft (about 1 1/2 hours). Remove Dash cayenne pepper serving temperature. FEB. 12: CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP, w/Malt Vinegar, Banana. SUCCESS TIPS: bay leaves. 1 tablespoon cider vinegar Makes 6 to 8 servings. Wheat Crackers, Chopped Spinach w/ -- Bacon, ham, pancetta and 3. Transfer all but 2 cups of Salt (optional) (For additional culinary information Malt Vinegar, Sliced Yellow Squash, Orange. smoked sausage are traditional flavorings the soup to a blender, food processor or 1. In a 6-quart soup pot or Dutch and recipes from Cole's Cooking A to Z, FEB. 13: CORNED BEEF, Parsley SALIDA CENTER for split pea soups. For a vegetarian food mill, and puree, working in batches oven, melt butter. Add onion, carrot e-mail AtoZ@culinarysocietyamerica. Buttered Potatoes, Seasoned Cabbage & (Tues/Thur/Fri) - 539-3341 version, cook the split peas in a blend if necessary. Return puree to pot with and celery; cook, stirring occasionally, com.) Carrots, Shamrock Sugar Cookie. of water and vegetable broth or beer and the remaining soup. (If soup seems too until onion is soft but not browned. Add FEB. 15: SWEET & SOUR PORK, FEB. 1: HAM AND BEANS, Cut Broc- Steamed Brown Rice, California coli, Parslied Carrots, Orange Juice, Vegetable Medley, Diced Pears. Cornbread. 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FEB. 16: Baked Glazed Ham, cran- potatoes, carrots, three bean salad, 2% MILK With ALL Meals! Page 18 - Senior Beacon - Feb., 2007 Visit Us at http:// www.seniorbeacon.info Visit Us at http://www.seniorbeacon.info Senior Beacon - Feb., 2007 - Page - 7 Finances: Wealth Creation For A Healthier You Seniors Look For A Mortgage That Delivers Peace Of Mind by Virginia Berry - Premier Mortgage pay her home taxes which had not been dollars to their income each month to seniors locally and across the country Don't Like Dentures? Maybe Implants Are For You Group paid for a couple of years, as well, as make life a little easier." are using their home equity for relief and by Ned High seniors, there are many cosmetic tech- esthetic options for people of all ages. on fixed incomes by offering their ser- Its hard to live on $558.00 per buy that new recliner she had been wish- Few are aware that reverse mort- PEACE OF MIND. Seniors who are not comfortable niques that can improve the look of their Coupled with good oral hygiene and reg- vices at reduced fees through dental month social security!!! ing for. Her monthly income with social gages have been around for over 25 years. If you would like more informa- with dentures have an alternative – den- smile. Part of older adulthood is the ular dental visits, cosmetic techniques society-sponsored assistance programs. So, Brenda McWilliams turned security and her new reverse mortgage HUD became involved with this FHA tion about reverse mortgages please feel tal implants. According to the American acceptance of aging and the develop- can help improve the appearance of your Seniors should call their local dental to her home equity to help supplement has doubled, which certainly is a life loan in 1989 and is the primary source for free to contact your local reverse mort- Dental Association, dental implants may ment of realistic expectations for appear- smile. society for information about where they her monthly Social Security payments by change for her. "I never thought things this product. With the increased popular- gage expert. Virginia Berry has been offer solutions for patients who cannot ance. Dental implants and cosmet- can find the nearest assistance programs taking out a reverse mortgage. would become easier as I aged, but, I ity and the aging of baby boomers, many Colorado's reverse mortgage expert for function adequately with conventional Dental treatment for older adults ic techniques can be expensive, which and low cost dental care locations. A reverse mortgage is a loan certainly feel like that now. My health new investors are looking at the growing well over 8 years. She is a board mem- dentures. Whether or not to go the can be a healthy and adaptive way of brings up the question on the minds This oral health tip comes from Oral that enables homeowners 62 or older to has improved since I have been able to demand and are poised to get into this ber for the Eduction committee and the implant route should only come after a maintaining dental health and emotional of many seniors: “I’m on a fixed lim- Health Awareness Colorado!, a coali- borrow against the equity in their home pay my taxes and sleep at night...... Peace market within the next 6 to 12 months. HUD issues committee for the National careful examination by your dentist and well-being. Our teeth and mouth play ited income and can’t afford specialized tion of federal, state and community without having to sell the home, give up of Mind....that is what a reverse mortgage "I will be attending a regional conven- Reverse Mortgage Association, and reg- discussion of the relative benefits and a critical role in psychological devel- treatment.” organizations that developed the state’s title or take on monthly mortgage pay- is." tion next month, to hear about all the new ularly attends meeting on both coasts as risks and what the procedure involves. opment and well-being throughout our According to the American first formal oral health plan aimed at improving the general health of ments. Loan proceeds can be used for While dental implants can lives. Dental Association, thousands of den- "I have seen reverse mortgage reverse loan products scheduled and the well as Washington, DC. She also, is a Colorado residents. any purpose. They can be taken out as funds used in almost every available sce- time line in which to expect them" says Certified Senior Advisor, which is the improve the comfort level of some Modern dentistry has expanded tists across the country assist the elderly a lump sum, monthly payments, line of nario," said Virginia Berry, CSA and local Ms. Berry. worlds largest membership organization credit, or a combination. reverse mortgage expert, "from being able Now is a great time to learn educating the certifying professionals Ms. McWilliams joined a grow- to bring a loved one home from the nurs- more about reverse mortgages. Many who serve seniors. When experience Colorpuncture: Shedding Light On The Subject Of Healing ing number of seniors who are get- ing home, or assisting grandchildren with have credit card bills from the holiday counts call Virginia Berry by Wendie Stauffer - Reflexologist - tool, which emits different colors of light In order to promote healing, after the ini- on our psyches. Painting your bedroom ting reverse mortgages. According to college funding, to purchasing a vacation season, higher heating home bills, and we 1-866-260-6713, Premier Mortgage Golden Flower Health Clinic through focused tips. Each color consists tial pain, bleeding or infection have been blue can help you relax and sleep well. the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders home in Arizona. However, 90% of my all know that gasoline prices are through Group, DBA, Cherry Creek Mortgage. Colorpuncture involves focusing of different wavelength frequencies of stopped it is good to apply red light to the Blue is also used to relieve all sorts of Association in Washington,D.C., the customers use the funds available to them the roof. What many forget to think about colored light on acupuncture (and other) light and therefore communicates differ- area to increase blood flow in the area, pain. For burns and cuts, steadily shin- number of reverse mortgages jumped from a reverse mortgage, to pay their (until the bill arrives) is the dreaded points on the skin in order to energize ent energetic information. As the skin thereby supporting the healing process. ing blue light on the area will reduce by 77 percent nationally during the past property taxes, or to pay off their current property taxes due on your home. It just powerful healing impulses within our absorbs the light and is transmitted along pain. federal fiscal year. mortgage, eliminate their credit card debt, seems like monthly social security doesn't bodies. Developed by a German scien- energetic pathways or meridians deep YELLOW Ms. McWilliams was able to or like Ms. McWilliams to just add a few stretch as far in the winter months. Many tist and naturopath named Peter Mandel, into the body, it stimulates the intra-cellu- Yellow helps promote mental VIOLET over 30 years of empirical research have lar communication, which supports life. alertness. To help a child concentrate Violet stimulates awareness and been conducted utilizing this unique sys- How does color affect you and while studying, have them study in a spiritual growth. To deepend your daily tem of healing. your body? room with yellow light or yellow walls. meditation, have a violet light shining Healthy Light is subtle in its effect, yet We are surrounded by color and nearby or paint the walls of your medita- from page 1. cation, remove wet clothing, warm the rescuers are most likely to find you. Do the use of lights, heat, and radio - with fast moving and penetrates deeply into light, all the time. Without being aware ORANGE tion room in soft violet. what you should do during a winter storm center of the body first, and give warm, not set out on foot unless you can see a supply. all cells of the body. Scientists are now of it, these colors do affect us. A few sug- Orange is the color of joy. It For more information regard- or under conditions of extreme cold: non-alcoholic beverages if the victim is building close by where you know you • Turn on the inside light at night discovering that light is actually the me- gestions as to how you might use colors lifts spirits. If you suffer from depres- • Listen to your radio, television, conscious. Get medical help as soon as can take shelter. Be careful; distances are so work crews or rescuers can see you. ing Colorpuncture, contact Wendie dium by which cells communicate and to influence your own health and well-be- sion, a pair of orange glasses and wear Stauffer, Reflexologist, Golden Flower or NOAA Weather Radio for weather re- possible. distorted by blowing snow. A building • If stranded in a remote area, the basis of many bodily functions. ing include: them daily for 20-30 minutes. ports and emergency information. • Conserve fuel, if necessary, by may seem close, but be too far to walk to stomp large block letters in an open area In Colorpuncture treatments, Health Clinic, 719-542-9210 offering • Eat regularly and drink ample keeping your residence cooler than nor- in deep snow. spelling out HELP or SOS and line with frequencies of colored light are focused RED BLUE you Pathways To Your Health. fluids, but avoid caffeine and alcohol. mal. Temporarily close off heat to some • Run the engine and heater about rocks or tree limbs to attract the attention on the skin using a handheld acu-light Red increases blood circulation. Blue has a very calming effect • Avoid overexertion when rooms. • Maintain ventilation when us- 10 minutes each hour to keep warm. When of rescue personnel who may be survey- shoveling snow. 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If you must drive, travel in • Exercise to maintain body heat, time to prepare is now,” as she encour- 2) If possible, ing faster. wind? or pale appearance in extremities such as the day, don’t travel alone, have a fully but avoid overexertion. In extreme cold, aged people to call the Pueblo City Coun- lower ceiling fans 9) Clean the fireplace damper, when it's Wind energy is a fingers, toes, ear lobes, and the tip of the charged cell phone and keep others in- use road maps, seat covers, and floor mats ty Health Department’s 583-9901 or go to a minimum of clean it will shut better. free, inexhaustible renew- nose. If symptoms are detected, get medi- formed of your schedule. for insulation. 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Tel: (410) 828-6529. month, I will share some of them with not aware of how very lonely I was A repair through their grandchildren. What can or sip cocktails watching the sun set. I “THE PERFECT LOVE” you. jm) until one February day while brows- man came you tell me about finding dates on the need to work for a living, like just about (Note from the author: While ask- ing through a Christian book store. to my house Internet? I’m hearing it works. “Lonely everyone else around here. ing the Lord what He would have A stroll through a card shop, The Valentine card display seemed to and upon Too Long,” North Bend, Oregon. To my way of thinking, there’s no Where Are They Now? Dear Lonely: Is Mr. Right just a com- shame in still scrapping to get by. Save me write for the February LFTJ, drug store or department store bold- jump out at me. Beautiful cards with leaving, said, “Jan, I thought you were by Marshall Jay Kaplan ly declares, “Love Month” is here! hearts and flowers were packed into single!” “I am!” was my reply. He puter click away? A growing number of the shame for people who make rules the plight of lonely people seemed to seniors indeed seem ready to shop for Thousands of Valentines fill greeting the display. I began reading the covers left looking very perplexed. Moments about mandatory retirement. It’s just ig- JIMMY NELSON pervade my thoughts. This is a per- companionship on Internet sites. Accord- norant to think everyone has a nest egg to fect opportunity to share this story card shelves. Lacy heart shaped boxes of the cards. “To the one I love,” “To later, I chuckled, realizing he must N-E-S-T-L-E-S Nestles makes ing to research firm Nielsen/NetRatings, fall back on in their old age. I’d straight- the very best. CHAAWW-KLITT! The from the February 2003 edition of the of truffles and chocolates remind hus- my darling husband,” “Sweetheart, you have seen the card on my mantle people aged 55 and over are the fastest en them out. When my grandson came 1950’s ventriloquist and TV spokesper- Senior Beacon, and my experience bands, lovers and friends that it’s time mean everything to me.” Joy drained that reads, “TO MY WONDERFUL growing group of users of Internet per- up to me and started joking around about with loneliness and God’s incredible for a tangible expression of love to that from my heart. In all my life, I had HUSBAND!” sonal sites, which includes industry my “Golden Years,” I straightened him son (who made that loveable jingle a remedy. It is my prayer it will bless very special “someone” in their lives. never felt so empty or alone. Suddenly God has given me many leaders like eHarmony and Match.com, out too. I told him the way costs keep household phrase) still continues to en- you whether you are lonely or not. Florists tout roses by the dozen to be plunged into despair with tears roll- opportunities to share this story with attracting millions of all ages, and niche climbing, he’ll work until the day he tertain (and educate) audiences with a Sometimes, whether married or in the best way to express love and please ing down my face, I cried out in my lonely single friends. Do YOU know sites catering to seniors like Seniors dies! “Oldie, Yes! Goldie, Not!” Read- little help from Danny O’Day and Farfel a crowd of people, one can be very a lady. Jewelers spend thousands of spirit, “Lord, I don’t have ANYONE this Husband? Have you bought Him Circle and Silver Friends. Keep drilling ing, Penn. the Dog. lonely. Jesus has the solution. Jesus dollars advertising diamonds, pearls to send one of these cards to!” Then a Valentine? If you are a born again down, and you’ll find Sugardaddie.com, Dear “Oldie”: Whoa! We didn’t mean Jimmy Nelson was born on De- IS the solution. I would love your and gold to “tell her you love her!” I heard my precious Savior’s voice Christian, man or woman, YOUR for a “sugar babe who wants to date a to offend! And we agree that the phrase cember 15, 1928 in Chicago, IL. At the millionaire/sugar daddie,” and other dat- – supposedly coined in 1960 by the de- feedback on this article. There have Even red and white M & M’s remind in my spirit. Gently and sweetly, He MAKER IS YOUR HUSBAND. His age of 10, Jimmy’s aunt gave him a ven- us that it’s time to celebrate LOVE! spoke. “Jan, I’m your Husband. You Word declares it. He doesn’t just ing sites for those with special interests veloper of a retirement community – is triloquist dummy, which he named ’Dum- been major changes in my life since – wine lovers, truckers, vegetarians, Ivy ill-suited for the millions of seniors who Valentine reminders are won- could send ME a card!” As quickly speak of love or give us love. He IS my Dan’. He then began practicing the as I was plunged into emptiness and LOVE! Have you let this wonderful Leaguers, etc. don’t lead lives of leisure. art of ventriloquism, as he was inspired derful for those who HAVE a special And as more computer savvy Baby The modern wave of more active by listening to the legendary Edgar Ber- HOURS someone. However, for many lonely despair moments earlier, this familiar Husband fill your lonely days and Boomers enter the senior demographic, grandparents is helping re-invent our very WEEKDAYS 8:00-5:30 people, these reminders effectively voice whispering sweet words of love moments. He is eternal and unchang- the number of grandparents looking for concept of retirement. Full retirement is gen on his radio show. After seven years SAT. 8:00-3:00 plunge them into even greater depres- brought an indescribable fullness to my ing. He is always there for you. He has love on the Internet will grow by leaps no longer the norm, as for grandparents of performing at neighborhood theatres, • ALL TYPES OF MIXED GRAINS sion and loneliness. Many of them are spirit. been Husband to me like none other and bounds. Brazilians, Germans and a generation ago. Many still work, either Jimmy had Dummy Dan modified by widows and divorcees. Men, no doubt, Excitedly, I read one card after could possibly be. 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The workshop is for grieving by Sarah Bruestle-Information Department and/or asking for personal time and money. It can destroy your statements regularly, looking for charges at ther Sangre de Cristo Arts Center Encuentro: A Leo Tanguma Community but also reflects the historical 19th- people of all ages and beliefs. Office - Pueblo City-County Health information, question the validity of credit and ruin your good name. you did not make. celebrate the invaluable gifts this Sculptural Mural Project (Encounter) century photography of William Henry For more information, please Dept. the phone call by asking for their name, Deter identity thieves by DEFEND Starting in February 2007, the Jackson. call Suzanne D'Spain at 719-542-7322. region has received from the Mexican Phone Calls title, work number, and division they safeguarding your information. Defend against ID theft as soon culture. Art and culture in Mexico are Sangre de Cristo Arts Center's Hoag For more information please call Impersonating Health work for at the Health Department.” • Shred financial documents and as you suspect it. regarded as essential to existence. The Gallery will become the art studio 719-583-0453 for more information. A Divorce Recovery Workshop paperwork with personal information • Place a "Fraud Alert" on your principles of Mexican dance, culinary of Denver muralist Leo Tanguma for for divorced and separated people of Department Staff These impersonation phone arts, music and visual arts will permeate six weeks as he paints a community PUBLIC SERVICE all ages and beliefs will meet for eight Pueblo, CO - The Sheriff’s calls may be an attempt at identify theft. before you discard them. credit reports, and review the reports every square foot of the Helen T. White sculptural mural celebrating Hispanic sessions beginning Thursday, February office has recently received complaints It’s important to keep your personal • Protect your Social Security carefully. The alert tells creditors to culture in the United States. ANNOUNCEMENTS about a person representing themselves information secure. According to the number. Don't carry your Social Security follow certain procedures before they Galleries and Buell Children's Museum The Seasons of Grief, a workshop 8th through March 29th from 7-9pm at Regional Gallery - 2nd Floor Foyer & as a Health Department employee. The Federal Trade Commission, ID theft card in your wallet or write your Social open new accounts in your name or make over the next few months with an for anyone experiencing bereavement at the First Presbyterian Church, 220 W. 3rd Floor Foyer Feb. 10 - May 5 impersonator is making phone calls to happens often however you can take Security number on a check. Give it out changes to your existing accounts. The exhibition called "Ay Mexico!" the death of someone close will meet 10th Street, Pueblo. Tradicion Mexico people in the community asking for simple steps to protect yourself. only if absolutely necessary or ask to three nationwide consumer reporting White Gallery & King Gallery for five sessions beginning Tuesday, The cost is $30. Scholarship are Discover three galleries of companies have toll-free numbers for Feb. 23 through April 21 February 6th through March 6th from available. donations and personal information. Skilled identity thieves use use another identifier. work by Mexican and American artists "The Legend of the Chromes" 6:30 to 9pm at the First Presbyterian For more information, please “When receiving an official a variety of methods to steal your • Don't give out personal placing an initial 90-day fraud alert; a featuring Antonio Castro, Luis Gonzalez Works from the collection of Museo Church, 220 W. 1oth St., Pueblo. call Suzanne D'Spain at 719-542-7322. phone call from the Pueblo City-County personal information, including: information on the phone, through the call to one company is sufficient: Palma, Tatiana Percero, Rufino Tamayo, Soumaya de Mexico The cost is $20. Scholarships are Health Department, a staff member will 1. Dumpster Diving. They mail, or over the Internet unless you Equifax: 1-800-525-6285 Mexican Calendar Legends Francisco Zuniga and Sergio Garval always introduce themselves giving rummage through trash looking for know who you are dealing with. Experian: 1-888-EXPERIAN Discover over 60 rare oil who each have a style that is true to their their name, title, and division they work bills or other paper with your personal • Never click on links sent in (397-3742) paintings, chromium prints and articles heritage, yet unique from one another. for at the Health Department,” stated information on it. unsolicited emails; instead, type in a TransUnion: 1-800-680-7289 from the vast archives of Galas de ON YOUR TOES Dr. Chis Nevin-Woods, Executive 2. Skimming. They steal credit/ web address you know. Use firewalls, Placing a fraud alert entitles Mexico. The Legend of Chromes is a Director of the Pueblo City-County debit card numbers by using a special anti-spyware, and anti-virus software you to free copies of your credit reports. traveling exhibition of paintings featuring by Charles E. Schneider, M.D. storage device when processing your to protect your home computer; keep Look for inquiries from companies you Mexican calendar legends organized by EL PUEBLO Health Department. She continued, “Employees will already know certain card. them up-to-date. Visit OnGuardOnline. haven't contacted, accounts you didn't Museo Soumaya in Mexico City SEASONAL AFFECTIVE increasing slow- HISTORY MUSEUM facts that relate to the reason for the 3. Phishing. They pretend to gov for more information. open, and debts on your accounts that King Gallery - Feb. 23 - April 12 El Pueblo History Museum ly the time and DISORDER phone call. A person can also call the be financial institutions or companies • Don't use an obvious you can't explain. Viva le Revolucion: Money of the presents Two Renowned Nature number of days. Mexican Revolution A new medical syndrome we main Health Department number: 583- and send spam or pop-up messages password like your birth date, your • Close accounts. Close any Photographers Capture Colorado in the What to do as This exhibit is held in cooperation El Pueblo History Museum's Colorado can add to our repertoire is SAD. This 4300 during normal business hours to get you to reveal your personal mother's maiden name, or the last four accounts that have been tampered with you start to walk: with the American Numismatic 1870-2000: Then & Now II Exhibit. acronym refers to Seasonal Affective (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) and ask to information. digits of your Social Security number. or established fraudulently. Association. Viva la Revolucion is a large Renowned nature photographer, Disorder. This disorder is what many 1. Wear low-heeled, comfort- speak with a particular staff member to 4. Changing Your Address. • Keep your personal Call the security or fraud traveling exhibit from the association John Fielder, is presenting his most recent of us associate with the term "Cabin able shoes verify if the phone call is legitimate.” They divert your billing statements information in a secure place at home, departments of each company where an located in Colorado Springs, CO. This work at El Pueblo History Museum, Fever." Restricted to indoor activities 2. Keep the feet dry and warm. Nevin-Woods added, “If you to another location by completing a especially if you have roommates, account was opened or changed without extensive coin collection serves as a your okay. Follow up in writing, with beginning Saturday, February 3, from and fewer daylight hours creates rises If the weather is unseasonable and your receive a phone call from someone at "change of address" form. employ outside help, or are having history of the Mexican revolution of 10:00 am to 4:00pm. "The Colorado 5. 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For more information about Social 1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778). colleagues got into the act two weeks ago only from $44 to $76 a year. In principle, ideological and other non-germane union to spend on elections,' they would PRESCRIPTION DRUGS • Because computers will scan Security benefits, visit Social Security’s Question: when the Supreme Court heard argument they're large. expenditures over their objection." Their say no?" Will you be applying this year your application when you send it back website at www.socialsecurity.gov, or My 3-year old son is autistic. My hus- in the case of a teachers union. When oral Seven years ago the free- rights, he insisted, are "fully protected." "I absolutely disagree with you," for the extra assistance available to help to Social Security, it is important to use a call us toll-free at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY band and I have been told that he may argument ended at noon, most observers spirited Evergreen Freedom Foundation, Kennedy nodded agreeably. said West. "It's not asking them to make pay premiums, deductibles and co-pays pen with black ink, or a #2 pencil. Pens 1-800-325-0778). be eligible for disability benefits from probably thought the union's luck had the National Right to Work Legal West continued: "When there is a contribution. It's asking them, Is it OK under the Medicare Prescription Drug with blue or red ink, or pencils with lead Question: Social Security. How would he qualify run out with the clock, but these things Foundation and the Washington State the availability of a ready means for opting with you if your money is used for this Program? If you are a Medicare benefi- other than #2, will not be read by the Can you settle a bet I have with a friend? for benefits? My husband and I both are tough to call. Public Disclosure Commission combined out of the participation in financing these purpose?" ciary with limited income and resources, computer. She told me I need 40 credits from Social work full time and pay Social Security The facts are not seriously in in suits against the union. The plaintiffs causes, there is no compelled speech." Alito asked, "What's the you should consider it – you may be able • Remember to send the entire Security to collect retirement benefits. taxes. dispute. In the state of Washington, won in a trial court, where Judge Gary Kennedy stopped nodding. He difference between asking, 'Would you to get extra help paying for prescription application package back to us – not just But I’m sure I read 10 years of work is Answer: the page that you signed. the requirement. Who’s right? Social Security administers the 70,000 public school employees work R. Tabor hit the WEA with a $600,000 seemed to be wondering how "ready" like to make a contribution," and 'Would drugs. If your annual income is below • Do not send us anything except Answer: Supplemental Security Income program under an agency shop contract. All but judgment. In March of last year, the are these "ready means" in practice, you like to allow us to use (your) money $14,700 for an individual ($19,800 for your application. We do not need to see Both of you are right, because 40 credits (SSI) which does pay disability benefits 3,500 of them belong to the Washington free spirits lost in the state Supreme but he let it go. After a few minutes, he that we possess for our purposes rather a married couple living together), and doctor bills, prescription lists, IRS forms and 10 years of work are roughly the to some children. SSI is a needs-based Education Association (WEA). The Court. Their appeal followed to the U.S. than returning it to you'?" returned with another question: "You your resources are limited to $11,710 or other documents. same thing. In 2007, you get one Social program, so if your family is having a 3,500 non-members, by law, must pay Supreme Court. want us to consider this case as if the "Well," said West, "whether for an individual ($23,410 for a married You can find more information Security credit for each $1,000 you earn, hard time making ends meet, your son the union a fee equal to their share of The case was argued Jan. 10 First Amendment rights of non-union there is a difference or not, the point is the couple living together), you may qualify about the extra help online at www. but you can only earn up to four credits might qualify for a monthly SSI pay- the demonstrable costs of collective before Chief Justice John Roberts and his members were not involved?" union is using this money for purposes for extra help with your monthly premi- socialsecurity.gov, and more information in a year. Obviously, people with breaks ment. And if he gets SSI, he might also bargaining. They are entitled to a rebate colleagues. It was not a great argument, "Absolutely not," West insisted. that it has every reason to believe are ums and deductibles. Keep in mind that about the Medicare Prescription Drug in their work history will take longer get Medicaid coverage. The only other equal to the union's per capita outlays for but it was a good argument. Robert M. Non-members have an "absolute right" in the interest of the vast majority of a slightly higher income limit will be Program at www.medicare.gov. If you than 10 years to earn the 40 credits they way your son would qualify for pay- other, non-chargeable, expenditures. McKenna, the Washington state attorney to prevent the use of their funds for teachers." determined in early 2007. do not have access to the Internet you need for Social Security. To learn more, ments is as a dependent on either your or The system sounds simple, and general, was joined by U.S. Solicitor any kind of political speech "simply by Roberts: "Surely they get to If you plan to apply for the can call Social Security at 1-800-772- visit Social Security’s website at www. your husband’s Social Security record. in theory it is. In practice, the WEA is General Paul Clement on behalf of the sending in a letter." make that decision, don't they?" extra help, the easiest and most con- 1213 and ask for more information. socialsecurity.gov, or call us toll-free at When either you or your husband retire – understandably unwilling to disgorge a non-union plaintiffs. John M. West Justice John Paul Stevens Counsel's response appeared to venient way is to go online. Just visit QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778). or if either one of you becomes disabled single penny it has collected from the of Washington, D.C., representing was openly skeptical: "So it's a First be "yes and no," an answer that earlier http://www.socialsecurity.gov/prescrip- GENERAL RETIREMENT and begins drawing a Social Security "fee payers." These are the scabs whom the union, argued vigorously that the Amendment right that is waived by provoked laughter in the courtroom. tionhelp/ and select the “Apply for help” Question: Question: disability payment – he could collect willy-nilly the union must represent. "opt out" procedure unconstitutionally failing to make a timely objection?" It's Justice Kilpatrick, meaning me, left the link. You also can apply over the phone I’m 55 years old and have worked since I My brother and I are both retired and get because he’s your dependent child. To Thus, for a non-union teacher to "opt burdens the union's First Amendment not that a right is waived, said West, but press benches thinking that the union's by calling us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY was 18. So I have well over the 40 cred- Social Security benefits. We worked side learn more, visit Social Security’s web- out" of a non-germane outlay -- say, for right to engage in political advocacy. Stevens persisted: "It's gone under your counsel had done his best -- but his best 1-800-325-0778). Or, if you prefer to its I need to qualify for Social Security. by side in the same factory for years, but site at www.socialsecurity.gov, or call us the cost of soft drinks at a union picnic Justice Anthony Kennedy asked theory." wasn't quite good enough. complete the paper application yourself, Why do I have to keep paying Social he gets a higher Social Security payment. toll-free at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800- -- the union lawyers have made a rebate about the First Amendment rights of non- In the concluding minutes of oral (Letters to Mr. Kilpatrick should you can call the same number to request Security taxes if I already qualify for Why does he get more? 325-0778). argument, Justice Samuel Alito joined be sent in care of this newspaper, or by one to be mailed to you, or stop by your maximum benefits? Answer: SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY in expressing concern for the rights of e-mail to kilpatjj(at)aol.com.) local Social Security office to pick one Answer: Unless you are twins and made exactly INCOME SRDA Lifeline Answers Call! teachers who have chosen not to join the up. If you already received an applica- As long as you are working, the law the same amount every year of your Question: from page 1. tion in the mail more than a few months requires Social Security tax withhold- careers, you wouldn’t get the same ben- My parents recently moved into a retire- opportunity to return to life as usual. As part of the Lifeline Systems, Inc. “Falls Free: ago, you should request a new form. ing for almost all wage earners. Only efits as your brother. Social Security ment community and they are signing Promoting a National Fall Prevention Plan,” the following fall facts are provided: It is important to make sure you some government employees and career benefits are based on your age and your their house over to me. Can I still get Home Falls Facts at a Glance: Did You Know….? This Is Nothing To Smile About! correctly complete the application. If railroad workers are exempt from Social lifetime of earnings – generally the top Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or • One out of 3 people 65 years and up will fall in 2007 and that number in- Credit Card Bills are Nothing to Smile About there are any mistakes in the application Security taxes because they pay into a 35 years. In order to get the same ben- will home ownership make me ineli- creases to 50 percent by the age of 80 A Colorado Springs consumer called the Better Business Bureau of South- it could cause delays while we contact separate retirement fund. In addition, efit as your brother, you and he must gible? • Half of those who fall will fall again ern Colorado to report that she was prompted to call an 800 telephone number listed you to get an answer. you should not confuse the eligibility have been the same age, had the same Answer: • Over a million falls occur annually, yet many are not reported because the on her MasterCard bill from a company called Dream Smile. The handy “tips” below can rules with the benefit calculation rules. earnings for each year and would had to You can own a home and still receive victims were not seriously injured or they decided not to tell their family members. The problem is two-fold. First, the consumer never purchased anything help make sure that you complete the Although you need only 10 years, or 40 have started and stopped working at the SSI as long as you live in the home you • In 2002, 1.2 million elderly people fell and were treated in the emergency from the company. Secondly, when she called the 800 telephone number to dispute application correctly and get a response credits of coverage, to be vested in Social same time. To learn more about Social own. In most cases, when determining room and discharged. Approximately 400,000 elderly fall victims examined in the the charge, a voice mail message asked for her MasterCard number. as quickly as possible. Security, your retirement benefit is based Security benefits, visit Social Security’s SSI eligibility we don’t count the home ER were admitted to the hospital. • Many This appears to be yet another way scam artists and identity thieves are at- • You must include your Social on your highest 35 years of earnings. In website at www.socialsecurity.gov, or you own and live in or the car you use as falls can cause serious injury, such as a hip, wrist or vertebra fracture — and the tempting to get consumers’ personal information. To date, the BBB of SC has not Security number or Railroad Retirement other words, if you were allowed to drop call us toll-free at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY resources. For more information about longer the injured go without immediate assistance and medical attention, the longer heard of this particular tactic to gain information. Board number on the application. And out of Social Security after meeting the 1-800-325-0778). SSI and Social Security, visit Social their recovery/rehabilitation time can take. It’s important for consumers to remember that they should never give out please be sure that you have written 10-year vesting rule, you would receive a DISABILITY Security’s website at www.socialsecu- these numbers correctly. • Any number of factors can contribute to or increase the risks of home falls, personal information such as bank account numbers, their Social Security number very small Social Security benefit when Question: rity.gov, or call us toll-free at 1-800-772- including balance problems, common diseases such as diabetes or Parkinsons, and • Many questions on the appli- you reach retirement age, because we It has been about a month since I applied 1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778). or credit card numbers unless they are absolutely sure how this information will environmental factors such as clutter, cords and loose rugs. cation ask you to mark an “X” in a Yes would have to add 25 years of “zero” for Social Security disability benefits and Question: be used. As a general rule, unless the consumer initiates the transaction, he or she The SRDA Lifeline and Transportation programs have teamed up to get the or No box. Please remember that you earnings into your retirement calcula- I still haven’t heard anything. How long I’m planning to move back to Puerto should not provide personal information. word out about how to get help to those who may experience a fall in our community. does a decision usually take? Rico so I can be closer to my family. Look for the SRDA transportation van carefully cruising the city and county adver- We encourage consumers to call the BBB of SC at 719-636-1155 before Belmont Lodge Health Care Center Answer: I know you have to live in the United tising the Lifeline program information. Please call 545-1212 to inquire about the doing business with a company and to check the company’s reliability report on our The amount of time it takes for a decision States to get SSI (Supplemental Security Web site at www.BBBSC.org. 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By giving blood, Habich by Katie Carroll-BBB letin boards. The buyer/scammer sends wracking, but I get cookies and am left face. A blood pressure cuff is linked has helped save and enhance the lives of The Better Business Bureau of a check for a product or service for more Villa Pueblo Senior Living Community is proud to be a with a good feeling afterwards.” around his arm to maintain pressure and 1,200 patients in need of blood transfu- Southern Colorado has come up with the than the negotiated price. The scammer Habich has been donating for the past increase blood flow and in his left hand; sions. Blood and blood products are used following list of the year’s worst scams then requests that the seller deposit the sponsor of Senior Safety. Villa Pueblo has offered 43 years and is one of 17,273 donors age he squeezes a small tube to keep his veins on a daily basis for emergencies, sur- that consumers need to be aware of: money and return the excess funds. independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing 60 and older to donate in Colorado in in good position before the donation be- geries, organ transplants and other life- 1. Identity Theft – ID Theft The original check is typically stolen services to the Pueblo community since 1969. 2006. These donations account for nearly gins. threatening medical conditions. occurs when thieves steal your personal or fake, and by the time the victim has 16 percent of Bonfils donors in the state. “The needle feels like a quick pinch, Bonfils must collect at least 4,350 units information from your mailbox, gar- cashed and returned the extra funds, the Call us at 545-5911 for all your In Pueblo County, Bonfils collected but I hardly even feel it,” said Habich. of blood every week to support more than bage, recycling box or computer. They scammer has disappeared with the mon- retirement living needs. blood from 770 donors age 60 and older, From the time a donor arrives to the 200 hospitals and healthcare facilities Please note the photo is of blood ask you questions about your banking, ey and the product. representing more than 22 percent of all time a donor leaves, it takes less than an across the state and beyond. credit situation and passwords by phone, Consumer Tip: Never accept payment donor Ned Habich and Bonfils' Phleboto-mist the marketplace. Beware of advertise- Pueblo donors last year. hour to donate whole blood. Once the do- Pueblo donors can donate at Bonfils’ mail, fax or e-mail. for more than your selling price and your door offering to do work, regularly Kristine Cox . He made his 50-gallon donation ments that promise “rapid and effortless over bill or that charge for services you There is no upper age limit to donate nor is registered and eligibility has been Pueblo Community Donor Center, lo- today at our donor center in Golden, Colo. We Consumer Tip: Never give out your never agree to refund excess money to weight-loss,” “miracle cures,” or “newly blood, as long as the donor weighs more determined, the actual blood collection cated at the Parkwest Medical Center, were unable to identify a Pueblo donor in time personal or banking information. Store an unknown buyer. When accepting a have not requested. discovered” treatments for disease and than 110 pounds and is in general good lasts about ten minutes. 3676 Parker Blvd., Suite 380. The Pueblo to meet your deadline. all documents containing personal infor- check, hold the product and the money Consumer Tip: When you need work illness. health. “It’s very relaxing,” said Habich. “To Community Donor Center is open Tues- mation in a locked cabinet and shred be- in your account until the check clears at completed around your home, get esti- Pueblo and Pueblo West Community Consumer Tip: Before buying any Before a donor’s blood is drawn, he me, this is just another donation.” days 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursdays 11 a.m. fore discarding. Keep all passwords and the bank. mates from a minimum of three contrac- Blood Drives February 2007 treatment or medication or joining any or she must go through a preliminary Once the donation is complete, donors to 7 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon. Colorado Technical University Commu- personal identification numbers (PIN) 4. Internet Fraud – Beware tors who have permanent addresses in health and fitness program, consult your screening that includes a brief health and are advised to avoid alcohol and strenu- For more information or to schedule an nity Blood Drive: confidential. Monitor your account state- of fake Web sites, e-mails (phishing your area. Visit www.bbbsc.org to check physician, pharmacist or other health lifestyle questionnaire and a check of the ous activities, such as lifting heavy ob- appointment, please call (719) 253-5951. Tuesday, Feb. 6 from 2 to 6 p.m. Located ments monthly and check your credit scams) and VoIP phone calls (vishing out the company’s reliability report be- care professional. Before signing any donor’s blood pressure, iron levels and jects, for four hours. at Colorado Technical University, 1025 report annually. If you suspect you are scams) from scam artists pretending fore agreeing to do business. contract take the time to read the fine body temperature. Donors are also asked to sign up for CALENDAR LISTINGS W. 6th Street, Pueblo a victim of ID Theft contact your local to be legitimate businesses, asking for 9. Bogus Charities – Scam “Union and Grand” Community Blood print and ensure you understand your artists pretending to represent a charity Bonfils advises that donors, especially their next appointment, in order to con- for more information call: JULIE SCOTT police and the BBB of SC at 719-636- your personal or banking information. Drive contractual obligations and the cancella- seniors, stay hydrated and drink lots of (800) 365-0006, PRESS 0. EXT. 2873 1155. Also beware of sellers from online auc- often contact victims by phone or show tinue their life-saving contribution to the Wednesday, Feb. 7 from 9:30 a.m. to tion or refund policy. water prior to making a blood donation. It [email protected] 2. Affinity Fraud – Scam artists tions that try to lure you outside the se- up on the door step during the same fun- community blood supply. noon 6. Lottery and Sweepstake target religious, ethnic or close-knit com- curity of the online auction site, or who draising cycles as legitimate charities. Donations inside Bonfils’ mobile bus lo- Scams – Victims are informed they have munity groups by gaining trust and en- ask you to download programs (usually Watch out for bogus charities with names cated at the corner of Union and Grand, won a large lottery prize or sweepstake, that sound like legitimate ones. Pueblo couraging group members to invest their viruses or password stealing software) and are often sent a check of a few thou- “11th and Court” Community Blood money in fake investment opportunities in order to do transactions with them. Consumer Tip: Ask all fundraisers for sands dollars worth of the winnings. The Drive that promise guaranteed high returns, tax Consumer Tip: Only enter personal or their name, the charity name and their “winners” are then asked to pay back Wednesday, Feb. 7 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. breaks and no financial risks. credit card information on secured Web contact information before considering a small portion to cover taxes and/or Donations inside Bonfils’ mobile bus Consumer Tip: If it sounds too good to sites. Look for the letter “s” (https://) a donation. Find out how much of your processing fees, before receiving their parked at District 60 Admin. Office, 315 be true, it probably is. There are always and for an unbroken padlock symbol to donation actually goes to the program. W. 11th Street, Pueblo winnings. The victim sends money and risks when investing. Before investing determine if the site is secured. Check Visit www.give.org for a list of national St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center Com- never receives the money. Any checks your money, do your research. Make sure for the BBBOnLine Reliability Seal on charities. munity Blood Drive sent by the lottery company are fake or your investment advisor is licensed with each Web site. Never download pro- 10. Unscrupulous Moving Monday, Feb. 17 from 7:30 to 10 a.m. stolen. the state. grams to your computer from unknown Practices – Beware of moving compa- Donations inside Bonfils’ mobile bus Consumer Tip: Legitimate lotteries and 3. Fake Checks / Overpayment sources. nies that have hidden service fees, that located at the west main entrance, 1008 sweepstakes contests will not require Minnequa Avenue, Pueblo Schemes – In this scam, fraudsters typi- 5. Health, Beauty & Fit- provide low estimates then charge more you to pay money in order to receive Puebl.o Community College Community cally target people who are selling prod- ness Claims – Fraudulent health treat- at the time of delivery, or that hold your your prize. Do not respond to lottery or Blood Drive ucts through classified ads or online bul- ment claims are a growing concern in goods hostage until you pay extra in Tuesday, Feb. 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. sweepstake scams, as responding to one cash. Located at 900 W. Orman Ave. inside the solicitation typically opens the door to Consumer Tip: Before hiring a mov- College Center, Pueblo dozens more. ing company, have them provide a de- Centennial High School Community 7. Money Wiring Scams – Tra- tailed estimate in writing and request a Blood Drive ditionally called the “Nigerian Letter firm quote. Check the company out with Tuesday, Feb. 13 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 Scam,” scammers develop a variety of the Better Business Bureau of Southern p.m. sad stories and reasons they need you to Colorado at www.bbbsc.org. Find out Located at Centennial High wire them money. Victims are contacted what protection the company will pro- School, 2525 Mountview Dr. inside the media center, Pueblo by phone, mail, e-mail and fax and asked vide in the case of damaged or missing Pueblo West Safeway Community Blood to wire money to the fraudster. The items and make sure that this information Drive fraudster typically promises to return the is included in your written agreement. Friday, Feb. 23 from 9:30 a.m. to noon money with interest; however, once the 11. Resort Vacation Promo- Donations inside Bonfils’ mobile bus lo- money is wired the fraudster disappears tions – Free or low cost exotic vacation cated at 1017 N. Market Plaza, Pueblo and the money is untraceable. packages or prizes often come with hid- West Consumer Tip: Never wire money or den costs and several hours of high pres- Shrine of St. Therese Catholic Church give out personal or banking information sure sales meetings. Community Blood Drive to strangers. Only wire money to friends Consumer Tip: If it sounds too good to Sunday, Feb. 27 from 8:30 a.m. to noon or family, and only wire money if you are be true it probably is. Don’t sign up for Donations inside Bonfils’ mobile bus 300 prepared to lose it. If you need to trans- any vacation package promotion without Goodnight Ave., Pueblo fer money for the purposes of a transac- knowing what you are really getting into. For more information or to tion, consider using a legitimate escrow Ask lots of questions about the realistic schedule an appointment on any of the or legal service to hold your money until costs, insurance coverage and sales sem- above times please contact Bonfils’ Ap- goods or services have been received. inar requirements. Get the details in writ- pointment Center at (719) 253-5951 8. Home Repair Rip-offs – The DETAILS: ing before you commit to the vacation. Save the date to save a life this Neighbors by chance. contracting industry is plagued with fly- 12. Directory Scams – In these winter. Every two seconds, someone in by-night scam artists that show up on scams, businesses are typically invited the United States receives a transfusion of Friends by choice. your doorstep offering to do house and to submit their company contact infor- donated blood. And in less than an hour, Who will you meet at Villa Pueblo? Maybe an old school chum, yard work for exorbitant fees. Home re- mation for publication in a business di- you can help save up to three lives when or a new friend who enjoys the same things you do. And, with main- pair rip-off artists typically request that rectory for distribution on CD-Rom. By you pay fees up front before the work you donate whole blood. By giving blood, tenance-free living and affordable pricing options with no submitting their contact information, the is completed, refuse to provide a writ- business has unintentionally committed you’ll help Bonfils Blood Center maintain long-term commitments, you'll have the time - and money - to do as a state of blood supply readiness, while ten receipt and complete work poorly. to paying an exorbitant advertising fee to meeting the needs of Colorado’s patients. you please! Watch out for companies that knock on be listed in a directory that is often only Anyone in good health, at least distributed to 17 years old, and at least 110 pounds Visit our vibrant neighborhood and discover what our residents other advertis- may donate blood every 56 days, up to already know - at Villa Pueblo, your neighbors are your friends, too. Seniors: Have You Been Looking For ers. six times per year. So, whether you’re a Call (719) 545-5911 today. C o n s u m e r first-time or a 10-gallon donor, mark your A Great Housing Deal??? Tip: Read the calendar to give blood and save a life. It’s A.R.C. HAS THE ANSWER!! fine print be- a little time and a big difference. Villa Pueblo • Quiet, Dignified, Secure SENIOR'S-ONLY community fore giving out Bonfils Blood Center provides Senior Living Community • Several Floor Plans To Choose From-most major appliances included business in- blood and blood products to more than • PURCHASE, RENT-TO-OWN & RENTAL PLANS AVAILABLE! formation and 200 hospitals and healthcare facilities • MOVE IN SPECIALS before signing throughout Colorado. Bonfils needs any document. 4,350 people to donate blood every week Your Friends. Your Neighborhood. Your Community. • HOUSING AUTHORITY OF PUEBLO Applicants Welcomed FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL IRMA AT 719-214-0348 to meet the needs of the community and 1111 Bonforte Blvd • Pueblo, Colorado 81001 be prepared for any unforeseen events. (719) 545-5911 • www.centuraseniors.org OR VISIT US AT WWW.ABOUTARC.COM Page 12 - Senior Beacon - Feb., 2007 Visit Us At http://www.seniorbeacon.info Visit Us at http:// www.seniorbeacon.info Senior Beacon - Feb., 2007 - Page - 13 Well-Dressed Garden: Landscaping For The Birds Traveling: There's Nothing Like A Holiday! by Marty Ross property line can provide lunch for birds berries, and a natural habitat If you're looking for great if it is full of dogwoods, serviceberries, will supply insects for the birds garden design ideas, perhaps a little bird viburnums and other berry-producing to eat, but bird feeders help Palace, Pepsi Are Top Draws In Former N.C. Capital can give you some pointers. plants that birds love. These trees and birds through the winter and "provide great entertainment by Jay Clarke of the colony. But the mansion also was Wild birds have a terrific sense shrubs also have pretty flowers in spring for people," Kress says. NEW BERN, N.C. -- A palace an elegant home for Tryon's family. There for landscaping, and if you let their ideas or summer, and some have colorful fall "One thing is for sure, and a Pepsi. Put those two together and were sitting rooms, dressing rooms, of what is right, proper and needful foliage. A well-layered bed also serves they help you learn the birds," you'll know what brings many visitors to dining rooms, guest rooms and bedrooms inspire your garden's design, you'll have to separate one area of the garden from Kress says. Instead of placing this one-time capital of North Carolina. for the family, all with fireplaces and a wonderful garden -- lively, pretty and another, or as a living fence between bird feeders in an open area The palace is the restored furniture brought from England. full of color, life and song. your property and your neighbor's. far from the house, pick a headquarters of the governor of North Manicured gardens graced its One of the very best things Every garden should have a spot close up, he says, within Carolina when it was a British Colony. grounds, and an expansive back lawn you can do to make your garden more water feature, too. In Kress's garden in three feet of the windows or Pepsi Cola is renowned here because extended to the Trent River. During the attractive to birds is to plant a songbird Maine, a lily pond, with water circulating even closer. The more aware New Bern is the birthplace of the popular summer today, concerts are held on the flower bed, says Steve Kress, a bird around natural rocks, is the centerpiece birds are of figures behind the soft drink. lawn. conservation expert and vice president of of the landscape. glass, the less likely they Those aren't the only reasons After the Revolutionary War, the National Audubon Society. "It attracts a huge number are to fly into a window if Borrow some garden-design ideas from the birds: to make a stop in this eastern Carolina of course, Tryon Palace became the Kress recommends a mixed bed of birds," Kress says, "and I plant something startles them, Feeders, birdbaths and plants with colorful berries town, but they're a good start. home of the governor of the new state of trees and shrubs and perennial flowers, hummingbird plants around it." will make your garden a pretty place and attract perhaps along the edge of your property. If you don't have the space for Kress says. Tryon Palace, built by William of North Carolina and was the site of photo: Smith & Hawken B i r d h o u s e s songbirds year around. Tryon in 1770, evokes the elegance the state legislature's first session. In Combine evergreens and deciduous a pond, a simple, nicely placed birdbath are among the most charming and provide appropriate habitat, seeds and of the lifestyle of a British governor in 1794, however, the capital was moved plants, and include shrubs with thorny gives a garden a subtle focal point and appropriate of garden decorations, and berries, and they harbor insects that birds Colonial America. As in the more famous to Raleigh, and in 1798 Tryon Palace stems and plants with berries. will bring many birds to your garden. birds just love them. depend on. Williamsburg in Virginia, the governor's burned. It was not until 1959 that a "This really works for the birds," Kress recommends shallow birdbaths, no "Just like in the real-estate -- Don't rake autumn leaves out mansion was the seat of power -- and a replica -- the one that visitors see now -- he says. "It is very appealing." more than a couple of inches deep, with business, the key is location, location, from under shrubs. Let them compost showplace as well. was built from the original plans. Evergreens offer shelter from gentle sloping sides. location," Kress says. "You can really naturally in place. Insects love such a It was in the mansion's council Modern in some ways -- the wind and from birds of prey. Thorny If the birdbath is a little too affect your success by thinking about habitat, and birds love the bugs. chamber that Tryon met with his 12- electricity and such -- the Georgian-style shrubs are safe spots for nesting, and deep, put a flat rock or two in the bottom where you put the house." -- Brush piles provide shelter and member council to conduct the business palace still faithfully reflects its parentage. berries provide food as well as a bright for the birds to hop around on. Keep it Whimsical birdhouses that look are another haven for insects. Pile fallen Paintings by such renowned 18th-century touch in the winter garden. clean: Scrub the bottom and sides with a like Swiss chalets or French cathedrals limbs in a corner of your yard and watch artists as Thomas Gainsborough and New Bern is located at the confluence of the Trent and Neuse rivers, making Give birds a tall tree, too. stiff brush to remove algae, and change may look terrific to you, but birds can birds flock to it. Leave deadwood in trees Charles Willson Peale hang on its walls. it a center for water activities. The Neuse River widens to four miles as it flows into "That's the singing perch," the water frequently to keep mosquitoes be rather particular, and if you want to (where it does not endanger people or Portraits of British monarchs decorate Pamlico Sound and is popular with boaters. Several marinas serve New Bern, two Kress says. "They need a tall tree to sing from breeding in it. from." A diverse landscape that includes attract a family of bluebirds or wrens, property); woodpeckers and creepers will the home, along with 18-century maps, within walking distance of downtown. photo: New Bern/Craven County Convention and Visitor Center it's important to mount it at just the right thank you. collections of English and American A mixed border along the native plants will provide seeds and calling "Brad's Drink." Five years later steam fire engine, fire hatchets, buckets height, facing the proper direction. -- Reduce the size of your silverware and bird and botanical prints. Bradham changed the name to Pepsi- and bells, and the mounted head of fire A birdhouse also has to have the lawn in favor of flower beds and mixed Its library has 85 percent of Cola, and in 1902 he applied for a horse Fred, who pulled fire wagons for 17 right-sized hole. It's worth the trouble to borders. Lawns are not bird-friendly the book titles carried in the original trademark and started expanding the years and died answering a false alarm. do a little research on the preferences and environments, Kress says. With less mansion. Next door is the former stable, SENIOR guests business. In summer, baseball is a comer requirements of various birds. (There lawn, you cut down on mowing time and where Gen. George Washington kept his Today the entire store celebrates These feature smaller portions in New Bern. The local team, called the Dave Anderson,CRS are guidelines available on the Internet use less gas, and you'll have more birds horse on a visit in 1791. *Country Fried Steak..... $5.89 the popular soda. All kinds of Pepsi River Rats, plays in the Coastal Plain at www.birds.cornell.edu/birdhouse.) and more time to enjoy your garden. 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