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Volume IX Thursday, April 25, 2019 Issue 22 FREE It's Great Kite Flying Weather
April winds have made for some great kite flying weather.
The large field behind some of the homes on North Main Street was the perfect setting for some after-school adven- tures away from power lines and trees.
If you are going to fly a kite, use extreme caution. And, like Charlie Brown, watch out for kite-eating trees.
FREE 2 .April 25, 2019 ð The Homer News Around Town "Managing Concerns About Falls" Begins May 6 Prescreening and Preregistration Required Cortland County Area Agency on Aging is again offering an informa- tional class series for older adults to address the fear of falling and to dis- cuss realistic goals to increase activity, to change environment to reduce fall risk factors, and to learn simple exer- cises to increase strength and balance. An evidence-based program, “A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls”, assists older adults not to limit activities, which can result in physical weakness and make the risk of falling even greater. Many older adults also experience isolation or depression when they limit interaction with family and friends. Don’t cut back on a favorite activ- ity or turn down a chance to go out with family or friends because you Recently, a few 65+ year old “Hot-Shot” Homer & Cortland Greek Peak alumni skiers got together in Vail, Colorado! are concerned about falling. “A Matter In the photo are: Steve Hope, Bruce King, Joe Poole, Stewart Eves, Bruce Eves, and George Clancy (absent Mike of Balance: Managing Concerns about Woods) Falls” can help older adults improve your quality of life and remain more This crew of retired gentleman skiers spent many winters together in the late 60’s and early 70’s at Greek Peak, regularly independent. drawing the attention of the GP Ski Patrol - receiving reminders about speed limits and jumping safety. This informational class series will be Eves recorded an excess of 26,000 vertical feet for the first day... and the skies were as blue can be. FUN! held on Mondays for eight weeks from May 6 through July 1 from 1:30pm- 3:30pm at the Cortland Senior Center in the County Office Building located Homer Legion Driver Refresher Class May 8 & 9 at 60 Central Avenue in Cortland, with A six-hour AARP “Smart Driver” refresher course geared for drivers aged 50 parking and an accessible entrance at Breakfast and older, but open to drivers of any age, is being offered over two days on the side of the building. Wednesday, May 8 and Thursday, May 9 from 1:30-4:30pm at the McGraw Senior Prescreening and preregistration April 28 Center located in the Community Building at 15 Clinton Street in McGraw. are required. Call the Area Agency on Aging at (607) 753-5060 for more This course is approved by the N.Y.S. Department of Motor Vehicles for points and The American Legion Family will be insurance reduction. information or to register. holding a Breakfast Buffet on Sunday, April 28 from 8 - 11 am. Omelets Preregistration is required by calling the Cortland County Health Department at available. Veteran and Senior Citizen 758-5509. Participants are encouraged to bring your AARP Membership Card for a Discounts, under 4 years old are free. Spafford Area discount on the class fee and a sweater or jacket. Class may be rescheduled due Proceeds help with the many Veteran to lack of registrations, and walk-ins might be turned away. Historical Society and Community Service Projects of the American Legion Family. This will be This class is sponsored by AARP, Cortland County Health Department, Cortland the last breakfast until we start back Concert April 27 County Area Agency on Aging, and Cortland County Retired and Senior Volunteer up in September. Program (RSVP). The Spafford Area Historical Society will present Mike Powell and Loren Berger in concert Saturday, April 27, at 8:00 p.m. Benson Davis Insurance Post Frame The concert will be at the Borodino Hall, 5RXWH+RPHr1< 1861 East Lake Road, Skaneateles, Steel Frame NY.Purchase tickets at the door. $20 per person, $30 per family. FREE Designing and PARKING. Handicapped accessible. Proceeds benefit the Spafford Area Building for Over 35 Years Historical Society.
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On one Breathe The Homer News is published Donald Lawson of Tobin Drive dropped occasion the boys stumbled upon a in Homer by The Homer News. Distribution is off the following note to be shared with guy lying face down on the ground. Better every other Thursday to all households and the readers: From all appearances, they assumed (StatePoint) If you’ve been diag- businesses in Homer. he was dead. To make sure, they went The Homer News is a community-based newspaper nosed with chronic obstructive pul- dedicated to informing townspeople of current events When Hurricane “Hazel” hit town and retrieved pea-shooters. The man monary disease (COPD) you know and issues; serving as a forum for the free exchange in 1954, Gloria and I had just rent- made no response when fired upon. that it can impact many different of views of town residents; and celebrating the people, places and happenings that make the Town ed an apartment on Cortland Street. So, now the boys were convinced areas of your life. What you may of Homer unique. Our daughter had just been born in they had discovered a corpse. This not know is that early and consis- tent management of the disease can Editor:Donald Ferris September, and we were just getting had to be reported to the police. They greatly improve outcomes and over- settled. I was an active Hose No. 1 *** went back into the village in search all quality of life. Rates: member of the Homer Fire Department, of “Heavy” Taylor. They found him is delivered at no cost to The Homer News and when the call came in, we all on Main Street at Heffron’s candy One disease management option is Homer addresses in the 13077 zip code. We now offer subscriptions to The Homer responded! There were so many trees store. “There’s a dead man up on pulmonary rehabilitation, which has News. Personal or out-of-town subscriptions are blown down on Main Street that traffic the hill,” they reported. “Show me,” the potential to offer life-improving available for $36 per year (First Class) Payable had to be detoured around them. We demanded a skeptical “cop.” And benefits to patients at all stages of the lung disease, according to the in advance. Send check or money order to: had Greyhound buses coming down they did. “Why that’s just old so- experts at the National Heart, Lung, The Homer News, Cortland Street instead of Main Street, and-so sleeping off a drunk; he’s not P.O. Box 125, Homer, NY 13077 and Blood Institute. Email your address to: as well as other traffic. There was a live dead.” [email protected] wire on the ground by St. Margaret’s A dedicated team of health care Church, and we were monitoring that Like Don Lawson, Jim has been providers, including doctors, nurses, Signed Articles, Letters, Photographs and and trying to keep people away! Our carrying around memories of respiratory therapists, exercise spe- Drawings of interest are welcomed to be considered cialists, physical therapists, dietitians for publication. All articles are subject to editing for first car was a ’49 Studebaker, and I Hurricane Hazel. In 1954, young Jim and psychologists, will work together clarity and length. Materials not used will be returned was using the “blue light” on my car to was hired as a pin-setter at the David if a self-addressed stamped envelope is provided. to create a customized plan for your alert people of the danger! There was Harum Bowling Alley [where the individual needs. THANK YOU! Circulation: 4,200 copies per issue. debris all over the road and yards – tree Community Building is now behind Copyright © 2019 The Homer News branches everywhere. the American Legion] in the village. The majority of patients who par- The Homer News ticipate in pulmonary rehabilitation report positive outcomes, including P.O. Box 125 Homer, New York 13077 Don told me that he did not think reduced COPD symptoms, increased [email protected] there was such a group as “fire police” physical activity and an improved Telephone: 607-749-2613 at that time. quality of life. To learn more about Contributors: the disease, visit COPD.nhlbi.nih. Priscilla Berggren-Thomas, Martin Sweeney, Ed He, also, remembered that he rolled gov. Finkbeiner, Anita Jebbett, Harry Coleman down the window of his car to talk to While there is no cure for COPD, it someone and part of a nearby roof car- Get The Homer News at: is highly manageable. If you are one ried by the gale winds almost injured of the 16 million Americans currently Village Food Market, Wall St. Laundromat, Phillips them. Close call! Free Library, Homer Men and Boys, Olde Homer diagnosed with this disease, talk to House, Bev's, Lucky Kitchen, Sinfully Sweet Cafe, your health care provider about pul- Key Bank, FNB of Dryden - Homer & Cortlandville We finally got through the storm monary rehabilitation. Offices, Homer Town Office, Kory’s Diner, Origins, Anderson’s Farm Market, Dandy Mart, Brown’s O.K. and kept everyone safe, but my Garage, Poole’s Drive In, Trinity Valley Dairy, Tops, car’s battery died, and I got a flat tire Walgreen’s, Tyler's Cleaners, Hyde’s Diner, CNY for my troubles. (“No good deed goes Living History Center, Steve & Lu's Diner, Little Italy Pizzeria, Center4Arts, Antiques on James, unpunished.”) Express Mart. On Line, www.TheHomerNews.com I also recall that Frank Reagan set 607.749.2613 up his generator at the “Home for the [email protected] Friend us on Facebook for Aged” (The Elizabeth Brewster House updates on news and events now), and he was there for over a week! 2IIVHW3ULQWLQJ as we receive them. 6FUHHQ3ULQWLQJ That had to be some “service call”! 9HKLFOH/HWWHULQJ %XLOGLQJ6LJQV We should all be appreciative of the &RQWDFWXVIRUDQ\ 0DJQHWV ADVERTISING All opinions expressed “service calls” made through the vil- DGYHUWLVLQJRU in Letters and 'ULQNZDUH SURPRWLRQDOLWHP lage’s history by the police, fire police, 3HQFLOV 3HQV \RXPD\QHHG To place an ad in Commentaries )ODVK'ULYHV firefighters, and ordinary concerned The Homer News, are those of the writers It was his first time on the job, and the +DWV phone 607-749-2613 and not of citizens at times of peril. .H\WDJV The Homer News, power went off. Jim thought it was or which is published something he had done. The high winds email: Jim Masterson shared by phone some as an independent, of “Hazel” had caused it, bringing down editor@ unbiased community recollections he had been carrying power lines in her path. Everyone was TheHomerNews.com service and forum. around in his head. He remembers back TRIPP'S to go home. Someone said, “You are in the day when the Village had two FOOD PANTRY not supposed to be out on the street.” AUTOMOTIVE interesting law enforcement officers. So Jim cut through the back of what is The First United Methodist Church One was “George the Cop” Vernum has a Food Pantry for Homer resi- now the Elizabeth Brewster House and and the other was known as “Heavy” dents, which is open on Tuesdays, the library and the shops on Main Street 10:00 am until Taylor. “Heavy” in particular was part so as not to be detected. To this day, he 12:30 pm Walk-ins are welcome. of a noteworthy experience in Jim’s For information or emergency, remembers just how weird the night 749-7400 life. Officer Taylor’s real name was 607 call 749-7159 sky was. “It was spooky scary – like a Charles Taylor, Sr. His children were sunset over East Hill.” The next issue of The Homer Charles, Rachael, and Richard known News will be May 9, 2019. as “Dick.” Richard’s son is Dale Taylor 207 S. Main St. DEADLINE: for ads and news of Sarvay Shoes fame in Cortland. It is April 30, 2019. Homer, NY The Homer News - April 25, 2019. 5 6 .April 25, 2019 ð The Homer News
Homer Police, NY State Police, NYS Environmental Police Conduct Commercial Vehicle Inspections
In response to continuous complaints of commercial vehicles traveling through Prescription the village (mainly on state routes), officers from the Homer Police Department along with New York State Drug Troopers from the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit and officers with the New York Disposal State Environmental Police, conducted commercial vehi- cle inspections in the lower Collection parking lot of the high school off from Copeland Ave on April 18, 2019. Saturday
Troopers and officers inspect- The Homer Police Department is conducting a pre- ed 50 commercial vehicles scription drug collection this Saturday in the parking lot that yielded a total of 249 of the Homer Town Hall. commercial motor vehicle violations which included Past collections of out of date or no longer needed mechanical, load securement, drugs have been extremely successful. log book, licensing and medi- If you have any medications that you wish to dispose cal card violations, along with of, bring them to the collection station on Saturday. violations for overweight and over length vehicles. 28 of If you can't make it to the Saturday event, you may the vehicles were placed out take them to the Homer Police Department during business hours. It is advisable to call ahead of service for repairs due to (607-749-2022) to be sure someone will be at the significant mechanical equip- office to accept them. ment component defects or failures. 10 drivers were placed out service for various license and log book viola- tions.
Homer Police Officers issued at total of 47 traffic tickets related to equipment, log book, permit or other viola- tions and the New York State Environmental Conservation Police issued 4 for envi- ronmental laws (excessive smoke).
Although we can’t stress enough that a majority of the operators are professional drivers and that most of the commercial vehicles on the roadways are safe, there are a few that are not and they should not be on the road- ways. These safety inspec- tions are done in an effort to prevent injuries and deaths on our roadways. The Homer News - April 25, 2019. 7 5 Great Ways to Veteran Raising Relieve Stress Awareness about (StatePoint) Stress is a daily part of life but, left unchecked, can be bad for the body, mind and soul. Here are five great ways to reduce tension, relieve stress and feel better. Unexpected Parkinson’s • Practice Yoga: Yoga is a powerful stress reliever as it combines the benefits of stretching, meditation, controlled breathing and exercise all in one package. It’s Symptoms as simple as unfurling your yoga mat when stress runs high. While studios are easy to find these days, there are plenty of free videos you can find on YouTube when you need to de-stress on your own schedule and at home. (StatePoint) Dan McFarland’s family was concerned when he started taking pictures of clouds and posting them on social media with urgent messages • Play music: Music can reduce stress, particularly when you are the one playing about how they were symbols about the need to repent and get ready for it. But first you need the right gear. Consider this: these days, you don’t need a the end of the world. His frequent bouts of paranoia and experience with sur- grand-sized home to get the grand piano experience. The slim design of digital prising visions seemed out of character, especially since McFarland was a pianos, such as the PX-S1000, makes it possible to get the feel and sound of a successful businessman, running one of the largest retirement communities grand piano in a compact design. And integrated Bluetooth audio lets you con- in Oregon, and a retired U.S. Air Force senior master sergeant. nect your device wirelessly to this particular model, so you can also kick back and relax and listen to your favorite music through its powerful stereo amplification It turned out that these delusions and hallucinations were non-motor symp- system. toms of Parkinson’s disease, which McFarland had been diagnosed with years before. For McFarland, these symptoms were harder to manage than • Laugh: Laughter reduces physical and mental tension. So when you’re feeling the motor symptoms typically associated with Parkinson’s disease, such as stressed, spend time with friends who make you laugh, turn on your favorite tv tremors, rigidity or slowness of movement. show or see some stand-up comedy. Even just smiling can trick you into feeling happier, so if the real laughter isn’t forthcoming, consider the old adage -- fake it “My neurologist was able to recognize my non-motor symptoms of ‘til you make it. Parkinson’s. Some of my hallucinations and delusions were frightening to me and upsetting to my loved ones, and adjusting my treatment helped lessen • Take a hike: Spending time in nature can reduce stress, ease anxiety and boost this burden,” he says. “To help others recognize these symptoms, I’ve got- feelings of happiness according to the American Heart Association. What’s more, ten involved in my local Parkinson’s support group, and am sharing my story the exercise you get on a hike or other outdoor adventure will boost endorphins, during April, which is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month.” working to trigger positive feelings. Just be sure you take along tools to help you navigate the trail and avoid bad weather. High-tech wearables, such as the Although there is no clear understanding of the exact cause of hallucina- Casio Pro Trek PRG650Y-1 watch, will keep both hands free for ease on the trail. tions and delusions associated with Parkinson’s, around half of all people Designed for comfort and durability, this watch features Triple Senor technology with Parkinson’s may experience these symptoms over the course of their that tracks bearing, altitude/barometric pressure and temperature. disease.
• Tackle your to-do list: Is the source of your stress a growing to-do list? Pick an For McFarland, when he first began to experience hallucinations and delu- item, any item and tackle it today. You’ll feel so much better afterward. There is sions, he recognized that what he was seeing and believing wasn’t quite nothing more satisfying than crossing an item off your to-do list. If it helps, start real. But it was confusing to him and as his condition progressed, he began with the easiest item first. The sense of accomplishment will motivate you to keep to lose insight. For example, his belief that the end of the world was coming going. was triggered by a brief news story about a sink hole in South America. He also began to distrust family and friends. After his wife left a camping trip Whether it’s playing music or going on a nature walk, reducing stress will help you early, he became suspicious that she might be trying to connect with an old feel happier and boost your sense of well-being. boyfriend. In reality, she had simply needed a much-deserved break from work and caregiving responsibilities.
Left unaddressed, these non-movement symptoms can impact people with Parkinson’s and their care partners’ ability to make plans with family and friends and even sleep, according to a recent survey conducted by the Parkinson’s Movement Disorder Alliance. Experts say that if you believe you or a loved one is experiencing hallucinations or delusions as a result of Parkinson’s disease, the first step is talking to a movement disorder special- ist. You can also go to MoretoParkinsons.com to learn more about what to expect and how to start the conversation with a physician.
While doctors may be able to address non-motor symptoms like hallucina- tions and delusions, it’s important to keep in mind that everyone is differ- ent and for some, other non-motor symptoms may still persist. McFarland continues to struggle with depression and anxiety, which are other common non-movement symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. McFarland sees a thera- pist to help manage those symptoms. Having a greater understanding of the disease and its possible symptoms has helped the McFarlands deal with them as they arise.
“Opening up about my fears and beliefs led to an improvement in my treat- ment plan and I’m experiencing fewer non-movement symptoms,” says McFarland. “I hope that my story will encourage others to recognize these symptoms in themselves and others, because there are options to help.”
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Comstock Adventure Center in Ithaca, N.Y. Resident Camps for Daisies (Grades K-1) through Ambassadors (Grades 11-12) Sessions: July 7-12, July 14-19, July 21-23 (mini), July 28-August 2, August 4-9, August 11-16 Cost: $175-375/week depending on program Located along the shores of Cayuga Lake, Comstock offers nearly two miles of lakefront and a wide variety of water sports in a beautiful location created by the unique natural surroundings of the Finger Lakes. Overnight campers reside in beautiful tree-top cabin village units.
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The Ways We See the World What’s New at the Library? GUATEMALA I’m a big picture kind of person. When I’m driving cross country, I want New Hours IN 1954 THAT PROFOUNDLY an atlas not a GPS. It maybe that I’m Did you know the library now opens a Luddite, but I think it’s more that an at 10 am on Fridays? Stop by and see INFLUENCED ITS HISTORY atlas shows me the whole picture. I can us. AND TODAY’S IMMIGRATION? place myself within it spatially and feel like I’m grounded. A disembodied voice Toddler Story Time If you knew the answer, you get an A+. telling me to turn left or right, doesn’t Toddler story time with Miss Ashley If you got the answer by a Google search or some other help me know where I am. Although, it is on Wednesdays at 10:30 am. This fun way, you get an A. probably doesn’t help that I don’t know program for children from infants to my left from my right. pre-school age meets every Wednesday If you aren’t going to get the answer, you need to I’m the same way about planning a morning when school is in session. recognize that today’s students will be tomorrow’s vacation. Sure, I can find “everything There is no program on snow days leaders and ask yourself how tomorrow’s leaders can I need” on the internet, but it feels like or school vacation. Upcoming themes make wise decisions without some knowledge of fragmented knowledge. I want on over- include: history. arching story to the place I’m going, a May 1 – Bugs sense of its history, its geography, its May 8 – Birds people. So, I start my planning with May 15 – Pigs WITH SOME KNOWLEDGE OF a book, preferably an opinionate book May 22 – Sheep that I can decide whether I agree with May 29 – Gardens HISTORY, WE CAN AVOID or not. When I’m teaching someone a task, Rockin’ Readers ACTIONS WE HAVE TO I always want to explain all the theory Rockin’ Readers, our K-2nd grade story and mechanics of how something works, and activity time is every Wednesday APOLOGIZE FOR LATER or why somethings works. Sometimes from 3:25 pm to 4:15 pm that school (maybe most of the time) people roll is in session. This is a fun program their eyes at me. A lot of people just with stories, crafts, games, and songs. want the steps. Do this, do this, do that, Starting in March, the first Wednesday they don’t need to know the why, the of every month will be science themed. meaning, the purpose. Yet for me, if I Upcoming themes are: know why, if I know how, I don’t need May 1 – Superheroes OnPointFacts.orgO May 8 – Sharks to memorize any steps. It will make Our Mission: To deliver accurate informaƟon about issues important to May 15 – Cats sense. It will be intuitive. It will be people, democracy, and the environment. something I can figure out logically. May 22 – Sheep The library is like that, which is May 29 – Otters probably why I’m a librarian. It’s like or create on Thinking on Thursdays. a biological organism. It has different Teatime at the Library Fiction, Food, and Flick Thursday, May 2nd from 6:30 to 8 pm, This unique, twice-monthly program parts that do different things, but they The library has a new podcast, Teatime come make a DIY picnic caddy. Please includes a book discussion, viewing all fit together. Together they all make at the Library. Join us for conversations bring 4-6 clean, empty, vegetable sized of the movie based on the book, and a the library a place where you can meet about the love of reading. You can find cans. Pre-registration starts on April chance to try one dish or snack that the a friend, find a good read, or come a link to the podcast from our website or Facebook page. 25th. characters in the story eat. Come for just watch a movie. Children can develop the book discussion, just the food and their reading skills through book clubs, flick, or for both. or learn technology in the Wonder and TEchExplorers – Technology Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library Lock-In Discovery Center, or create their own and Engineering Exploration for The book/movie for May is Coraline stories as part of our Zine, or learn Children In honor of author Chris Grabenstein’s upcoming visit to Homer (he’s com- by Neil Gaiman. We’ll be discussing about biology or physics in science Our TEchExplorers program, includes ing in May!), we are having a Library the book on May 21st at 6 pm and we’ll club. All these things fit together in this a robotics component using Cubelets Lock-In. Friday night, May 3rd from watch the movie on May 28th at 6 pm. building, each unique and important for K- 5th graders and an electron- ics invention component using Little 6:00 to 8:00 pm, we’ll have scavenger in its own right. Together, though, it For more information about any of our Bits for 3rd through 6th graders. These hunts and other activities related to Mr. all creates a community center where programs call 749-4616 or check out programs are funded by a generous Lemoncello’s Library. Open to 4th people of all ages can come together to our website at www.phillipsfreelibrary. donation from a community member. through 9th graders, this program prom- learn and grow. ises to be loads of fun. Space is limited org. Join us on Thursday, May 2nd for our Cubelets will meet on May 1st at 4:30 and Little Bits will meet Wednesday so please pre-register. “Thinking on Thursdays” program. This Phillips Free Library Hours: May 8th from 4:30 to 5:30 pm. program for adults gives something new Minecraft Monday 10 am to 6 pm and different to learn each month. From Love to play Minecraft? Those in Tuesday 2 pm to 8 pm movies, to books, to crafts, to technol- Thinking on Thursdays 3rd-6th grade meet to play Minecraft Wednesday 10 am to 8 pm ogy, every month promises to be a The first Thursday of each month is on Saturday, May 11th from 10:30 am Thursday 2 pm to 8 pm chance to open your mind and spread a chance for all us adults to flex our brain muscles. From movies, to crafts, till 12 pm. Space is limited to fine. Friday 10 pm to 6 pm your wings. In May we’ll be making Pre-registration is required and starts DIY Picnic Caddies. to book discussions, and technology, Saturday 10 am to 2 pm there’ll be something to learn, discuss, on May 3rd. 10 .April 25, 2019 ð The Homer News BUSINESS DIRECTORY
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Kevin Walsh presented the Annual Museum, whether it is open or Report of the CNY Living History closed. Closing for a day does not Center on April 14, 2019 to a reduce that overhead factor. group of contributors and volun- teers in the Museum theater. Museum Director Cindy Stoker addressed the group to discuss He highlighted some of the major the upcoming events at the Center. areas of interest at the Center. May 11 - Hall of Fame Induction In 2018 there were 10,124 May 18 - CNY Cycle Therapy - volunteer hours donated, and sev- Motorcycles, Trikes and Bikes eral more that some volunteers June 8-9 - Civil War Reenactment did not want credit for. The volun- June 15-16 - Trains, Trucks & teer hours included docents, lawn Tractors - Oh My mowing, store sales, cleaning and August 8-11 - Brockway Truck working at events at the Center. Show Sales (admissions and souvenir September 14 - All Wheels Show salles) were down a small percent- Tractor Pull age in 2018 vs 2017. Contributions, October 12 - Fire Truck Show Fundraisers and Grants were up and Raffle Ticket Drawing considerably in 2018 vs 2017. October 26 - Vintage Snowmobile Show Mostr of the expenses were up in November 11 - Veterans 2018 with the exception of payroll, Watchfire which decreased a little. December 7 - Holiday Model Train Day The organization has start- ed updating its Information Also new this year is a raffle fund- Technology (computer) assets and raiser with a drawing on October is looking at an inventory tracking 12. Only 225 tickets will be sold program. with a first prize of $7500.00 - Look for more details in the next Cindy Stoker, Living History Center director, at the Annual Meeting, discussing One interesting fact is that it few weeks. the upcoming events at the Center. cots $318 per day to operate the Dementia Conversations From the Archives.... Tuesday, 5/14/19 from 2 – 3 p.m. Rm. 302 of the COB
When someone is showing signs of dementia, it’s time to talk. Often, con- versations with family about changing behaviors can be challenging and uncomfortable. This program provides tips for breaking the ice with your family so you can address some of the most common issues that are dif- ficult to discuss: going to the doctor for a diagnosis or medical treatment, deciding when to stop driving, and making legal and financial plans for future care. Please join us for this free event hosted by the Cortland County Area Agency on Aging’s Caregiver Resource Center, Call (607)753-5060 Glenn Wheelock (Glenn's TV), Linda Kiersted, Trustee; Ginny Swartwout,Trustee; Frog Fragnoli; Harry to register Calale, Mayor; Ruth O'Connell, Trustee
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