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SB SeniorIF YOU ARE 50 OR OLDER YOUBeacon SHOULD READ IT!! SEPT., 2009 Vol. 28: No. 2 Established Aug., 1982 326 Consecutive Months! RetireSafe Blasts AARP Healthcare Position by Vicki Robb form. Thair Phillips, the new president who have paid into the system for many RetireSafe Blasts AARP for Sup- of RetireSafe, said, “AARP had sold out years don’t deserve to have their health porting Plan to Pay for Health America’s seniors.” care benefits cut. The effect of the health Care Reform on the Backs of “I’m outraged that AARP has care reform plan on seniors is catastroph- Seniors sold out seniors in favor of a plan that ic. It would reduce their ability to obtain will give us socialized medicine,” said Seniors group calls AARP’s sup- specialty care in areas such as orthoped- Phillips. “I don’t think America’s seniors ics and cardiac care; threaten their home port of Obama’s Rationing-by- realize what adopting this health care re- health care; cut diagnostics; and strangle Bureaucrat Proposal an Outrage form could mean to them, and AARP is the research and innovation we need to to Older Americans doing a great job of keeping it from them. develop cures. The proposed public por- (Washington, DC) August 3, As AARP is one of the biggest insurance tion of the plan undercuts private plan op- 2009 . . . Today the 400,000 strong senior- hawkers in the U.S., we wonder what’s in tions in Medicare, and will deny seniors cans have paid Medicare taxes for their citizen group RetireSafe blasted AARP it for them,” he noted. their valued doctor-patient relationship. entire working lives. And now they will for supporting the plan presented by The AARP-backed health care “This will be one of the biggest be cheated out of the benefits they’ve President Obama and his Congressional reform discussed in last week’s town hall boondoggles in the history of man.” earned.” allies that would cut $600 billion or more meeting would ration people’s care and So says a RetireSafe supporter in re- On behalf of the 400,000 senior from Medicare to pay for health care re- hurt seniors the most. The very people sponse to our recent survey on the health citizen supporters that RetireSafe rep- care provisions in the proposed plan. This resents, Phillips promised to spread the Alzheimer’s 20th Memory Walk supporter’s comment represents the con- word to every Medicare beneficiary. Alzheimer’s Association of Colorado cerns of many seniors across America. 1616 H Street, NW, Suite 902 Memory Walk Celebrates its 20th Year Phillips pointed out that 40 million plus Washington, DC 20006 Help MOVE the Cause Forward older Americans will be forced to foot the 202-628-5095 September 12th in Pueblo City Park bill for this ambitious reform scheme. He www.retiresafe.org. PUEBLO August 19, 2009 - This year marks said, “Many of these same older Ameri- the 20th anniversary of the first Alzheimer’s Associa- tion Memory Walk in Colorado sponsored by Life Care Centers of America. It is the nation’s largest event to raise Safety Of Seniors Confab awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research. Since 1989, this event has On Wednesday, September 16, 2009 Complete Home Health and SRDA raised more than $260 million nationwide to help those battling Alzheimer’s disease. The Lifeline will sponsor their annual Safety of Seniors Memory Walk in Pueblo will start and end in Pueblo City Park on Saturday, September S.O.S. Conference. 12, 2009. This year’s event will be held at Praise As- There is no fee to participate in Memory Walk. Instead, every person who walks sembly of God Church in Pueblo. The S.O.S. Con- see “memory” page 8. ference is a FREE WORKSHOP designed to in- form, inspire and ensure those interested in senior Cañon City Hosts Senior Fair safety and independence. It is time for the 8th Annual Senior Fair. The fair is proudly sponsored by The highlights of this year’s conference will Seniors Inc. Home Care, St. Thomas More Hospital/Progressive Care Center, and be keynote speaker, John Suthers, State Attorney Parkview Medical Center. General. The Master of Ceremonies will be Dave The fair will be held at Ritterling of Visiting Angels. After the “highlights” Evangelical Free Church, 3000 East portion of the conference partticipants will go into breakout sessions . Main from 9:00-Noon on September SEE “conference” page 5. 5, 2009. Seniors Inc. would like to thank the community including the “Convoy Of Hope” Sept 19th! many sponsors and exhibitors for At least 500 Volunteers making the Annual Senior Fair a big sought for outreach event. This fair is free to the com- Convoy of Hope aiming to serve close to munity. This year’s fair will feature 5,000 on September 19th in Pueblo. fifty five organizations and businesses providing information supporting a healthy lifestyle for older adults. Convoy of Hope is coming to The Fair will showcase Senior Housing, Medical Resources, Senior Service Pueblo on September 19; organizers are Convoy of Hope is a world wide vendors and Health Screenings include bone density, blood pressure, vision and hear- hoping to serve 5,000 people through the relief agency partnering with corporations ing. Door Prizes will be given along with Handouts and Goodie Bags plus the 2009 outreach event. see “CONVOY” page 14. Resource Guide. New this year will be: Parkview sponsoring “Lunch with the Podiatrist” Annual Senior Safari At The Pueblo Zoo from Noon-1:00 and a KRLN/Star Country radio remote during the fair. The Pueblo Zoo will celebrate senior citizens during the week of September Each year, Seniors Inc. Home Care and Sponsors: St. Thomas More 5th through the 11th with free admission for all seniors 65 and older. Senior Safari day Hospital/Progressive Care center and Parkview Medical center offer our community will be held on Wednesday, September 9th from 11 until 2 in the the opportunity to participate in the FREE Annual Senior Fair. Valuable information Mandari Shelter. This fun-filled event includes music, animal close is distributed by community resources serving adults and their families. Please join encounters, Bingo, and refreshments. us Saturday, September 5 at Evangelical Free Church, 9:00 am to Noon. The Pueblo Zoo is wheelchair accessible, The Seniors Inc. Home Care “Gift of Time” Scholarship Fund continues and beginning Labor Day, the winter hours are to assist our community. Seniors Inc. will again be offering the Gourmet Pancake 9 to 4 Monday through Saturday and noon to 4 Mix Gift Baskets. Orders taken by October 1 will receive one dollar off each $15.00 on Sunday. contribution. Gift baskets will be available for pick up or delivery after November So, if you’re a senior citizen, come enjoy a no-cost visit to the 20. Please know every dollar makes a difference in the life of those most in need. Pueblo Zoo during senior week. Call Seniors Inc. Home Care at 719 269 1524 with your questions. Ask for Susan or Debbie. Contact Senator Udall - Senator Bennett - Congressman Some of our co-sponsors for this years fair: are Arkansas Valley Surgery Salazar And Express Your Fears and Misgivings About the Center, Cañon Lodge Care Center, Ears 2 U Hearing Aid Services, Master Printers, Orchard, Springs Dental, Skyline Vision, Senior Beacon and SRDA Lifeline. Healthcare Plan As It Is Written. Seniors Inc.Home Care, St. Thomas More Hospital/Progressive Care Center Ask Them If It Is Possible To Get The Same Healthcare As and Parkview Medical Center along with all of our co-sponsors and exhibitors are They Have As Members Of Congress. looking forward to visiting with our guests. Page 2 - Senior Beacon - Sept., 2009 Visit Us at http:// www.seniorbeacon.info I’m Still Above Ground by James R. Grasso, Chief Cook & Bottle Washer Here’s a beauty. BHO is supposed to be the GREEN president. His stimu- What Will Colorado Leaders Do? lus package gives oodles of money to industries that will create beau coup jobs in So here we are. The health care legislation will be hashed out beginning in the green arena. Then we find out in an AP story last month that BHO has given September when Congress gets back from their summer vacation. In my view, I wish Brazil $2 billion to there oil industry so as to extract oil from the biggest oil reserve they would take the next couple years off. Sheeesh, I’m already starting to go off on found in the last 30 years off the shores of Brazil. Brazil has always had a vibrant a tangent because I’m so exercised over what is happening to our country. environmental movement. They have suffered under this perverse and utopian belief Anyway, I’m sure you’ve been following closely what is going on and that everything and anything is better than fossil fuels and probably nuclear reactors where we are headed. If you, as the senior community, are happy with a single-payer, and the majority of Brazilians are in tough shape. When word hit that this windfall government-run health care system then you aren’t paying attention. If you are con- has been found the people of Brazil are now turning their backs on the GREEN cerned about what’s going on then I would suggest to you to contact our Senators and movement because they believe, and rightly so if their leaders play it right, that their our House representative. They are all from the Democrat party but they may have country will have many of its woes solved by petro dollars. Here’s the kicker. Last some semblance of reality if they have read this bill. The only question I would have quarter, George Soros’s group invested $811 million dollars in the big oil producer you ask them is this: Is it true that both houses of Congress have voted against taking in Brazil. For those of you who don’t know who George Soros is I would say that part in this new health care scheme? If they equivocate, then you know the answer is he is one of the richest men in the world. His usual modus operandi is making great yes which means they want us to accept a health care bill that they themselves don’t riches on the backs of struggling foreign and domestic currencies. He is also a huge want. backer of the Extreme Left yet he is a huge Capitalist. Now how’s that for irony? He No matter who you are (purple, blue or orange); no matter what political also contributes mightily to the Democrat party and is responsible for many of the party with whom you are affiliated (Whig, Tory, Independent); no matter what your defeats in the House that Republicans endured because of his donations. Best of all gender preference is (Eunuch, Two-Headed Sloth or Alien - the outer space kind), no it seems BHO doesn’t mind using our tax dollars to sweeten his and his investor’s matter whether you believe in the sun, moon or Jupiter’s rings you must know that if bottom lines. Think of the killing Soros just made on this. this health care bill isn’t good enough for the leader class then why is it good enough Here’s more. You all must have a working knowledge of the Cap and Trade for us? It’s a pretty simple concept. (Waxman-Markey) bill that the House passed before the summer break. What you These leaders, including Rep. Salazar, Senator Udall and Senator Bennett, don’t know is why it is an albatross around the American citizen’s neck and probably are not our rulers and they’ll be the first to tell you that. Please, ladies and gentlemen, the worst bill that was ever presented and certainly one that has ever passed. Here’s this goes beyond party loyalty. Give these three people a call and ask that simple four reasons why from a piece written by Stephen Spruiell in National Review last question. From how I read this bill including costs, availability to services and so on month.: and how people are battling over the various details, it still comes down to if it’s not 1). “Cap and Trade would deform the economy,” he said. Just one item for good enough for them, then it’s not good enough for us! your consideration. “Businesses will seek profits from colluding with legislators and bureaucrats instead of serving consumers, and the richest businesses will play this Here Are Some Musings game most effectively,” said Spruiell. As many of you know our daughter Robin has had many health setbacks 2). “The renewable-energy mandate would place additional burdens on but keeps pushing forward. She is an amazing kid who has written and got a book ratepayers,” said Spruiell. The bill would force energy producers to rely on wind, published, works at the Air Force Academy, was valedictorian of her class, is a soph- sun, etc., which is expensive and would pass the costs to us. That means you better omore with a 4.0 gpa in college, was a Senator for her school’s student government get plentiful supplies of candles if you don’t want to end up in the poor house. and is a sweetheart of a kid. We have had our ups and downs with the insurance com- 3). “Regulations on buildings, light bulbs and appliances would strengthen panies that we’ve had over the years but you know what, they always were willing to government’s power to micromanage our lives,” said Spruiell. This is self explana- go the extra mile and we never were permanently turned down for any services for tory and simple to follow. Why would we do this to ourselves? Follow the money. her. I’m sure that won’t happen if we or she are eventually forced into some sort of 4). “The bill will force us to be protectionist or just go home. There is a government health care, especially if it becomes a single payer situation. We were in provision in the bill that allows the president to levy tariffs against nations that have yet a different hospital last month and while waiting for a procedure that we realized the good sense to not pass similar legislation, said Spruiell.” Space considerations she didn’t need to have a male nurse told us how great his profession is. He found out won’t allow me to get into all of the ramifications. Suffice to say as Spruiell sums up that Robin wanted to be a Nurse Practitioner in either Gastroenterology or Geriatric his piece, “The Senate may rearrange ...... but as long as the final bill rations energy, care and his only remark was, “That’s a great choice. It’s a wonderful profession, but taxes its users and requires the government to bless our lifestyles, we should hope it if we get Obamacare you should rethink your choice.” Um, ladies and gentlemen, sinks.” Amen, Mr. Spruiell, Amen! now here is a member of the health care community telling us that there is no reason So what have we learned about all this Hope and Change business so far? for Robin to go into that field because of the ravages of Obamacare. Flat out, no I learned that BHO and his cronies want to control every aspect of our lives. They urging at all. Yep, our health care is going to get better by subtracting qualified and are building a legacy on the backs of our freedom and we are willing to let them. motivated people. Do you see the future of our health care with this one remark? Remember, if the government has the power to give us things, they have the power to take them away. BHO and his cronies, whether their rank and file followers know see “Op-Ed” Page 9.

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More than 200 existing that numerous studies (both by private gressional candidates in the last election Healthcare Reform’s First Rationing physician hospitals would not be able and government agencies) support the cycle, including contributions to some of Attack on Older Americans - to grow and expand to meet the increas- premise that physician hospitals have the most prominent players in the health- Eliminating High Quality Physician ing need for their services. Backdated to better healthcare outcomes, shorter stays, care reform effort. Before announcing the Hospitals from Medicare January 1, 2009, the bill provides that and far, far higher patient satisfaction rat- AHA deal with the Administration, a deal RetireSafe, a non-profit grass- physician hospitals under development ings, cries out for the availability of far which will effectively ration and deny roots advocacy group representing now that do not have a Medicare Certifi- more physicians hospitals in all states, quality hospital care for most seniors, the 400,000 senior citizen supporters across cation number will not be allowed to take not fewer in strictly limited areas. That’s AHA President was a frequent visitor to America, has said from the very begin- Medicare or Medicaid patients referred Medicare rationing of the worst sort, and the White House, again according to the ning that healthcare reform funded by by the owning physicians. That could it clearly harms every older American. Washington Post. It seems AHA lobbyists $500 billion or more in Medicare cuts close most if not all of the more than 100 Why do the Administration and are much more important than millions of will greatly harm Medicare beneficiaries. new physician hospitals under develop- its Congressional buddies want to start Medicare beneficiaries seeking the best in Despite the Administration’s protests oth- ment, at an economic cost of $5 billion the healthcare reform process by taking hospital care. erwise, RetireSafe has continued to main- in private investment and a loss of over away one of the best medical options Congress should correct this tain that government rationing will soon 20,000 jobs, at a time when every job is now available to seniors? Perhaps the wrong by removing all restrictions on decimate the quality of our healthcare. important. The Senate Finance Commit- aforementioned American Hospital As- physician hospitals in all of the healthcare Now, as the result of a deal between the tee is expected to offer similar language sociation (AHA), representing thousands reform bills. Older Americans deserve huge American Hospital Association to restrict and destroy these quality medi- of the big chain hospitals, could answer quality hospitals and top-notch health- (never ceasing their efforts to thwart any cal facilities. that. Hospitals consume almost one-third care, not Medicare rationing by bureau- possible competition), the Obama Admin- Physician hospitals include gen- of America’s $2 trillion annual health- crats and backroom deals. America de- istration, and their friends in Congress, eral acute care facilities, multi-specialty care bill, and most of those hospitals serves better, and we should stand up and physician hospitals and millions of Medi- facilities (children’s, women’s, and surgi- belong to the AHA. They fight tooth and demand it now - before it’s too late! care beneficiaries who can and do benefit cal), as well as long-term and rehabilita- nail against the newer, better competition RetireSafe’s mission is to pre- from their outstanding level of care are at tion facilities. Single-specialty physician provided by physician hospitals. serve, protect and enhance the options tremendous risk. hospitals (only 32 of the 220 total) offer According to a recent Washing- and benefits of seniors and near-seniors. The House Health Care Reform orthopedic and cardiology care that is ton Post story, the AHA has spent more Bill, H.R. 3200, has specific language that among the best in the nation, this is es- than $7 million on lobbying this year, and would have a devastating effect on phy- pecially important to seniors. The fact has handed out over $2 million to Con- Medicare Beneficiaries May Lose In Health Care Reform by Eileen Doherty for an admission diagnoses and although gress would also provide for improve- government negotiated rates. Denver, CO. Under the Con- the hospital is to treat the patient for that ments to the nursing home care website Under the proposal, low income gressional health care reform bill, much of amount of money and there are penalties which is designed to provide consumer individuals would be eligible for extra the cost savings is being realized through for early discharge, many times patients information for selecting high quality help and Medicare Savings Program if changes in the Medicare. Although the are discharged before they feel safe. An facilities. Information from surveys and their assets are less than $17,000 for indi- administration is not asking for any spe- unintended outcome of this practice is a other oversight information would be viduals and $34,000 for couples effective cific cuts in benefits, proposals to change 20% re-admission rate of Medicare ben- more current. January 1, 2012. Individuals on home and and reduce reimbursements for hospital eficiaries to the hospital within 30 days The compromises with the phar- community based services (including as- services, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, of the original discharge which has con- maceutical companies appear to be more sisted living) would not be required to pay durable medical equipment, hospice and cerned both state and national policy beneficial to seniors. The companies are co-payments starting January 1, 2011. home care are part of the project savings. makers. The re-admission rate is a prior- agreeing to pay about $80 billion to fi- Individuals who lose eligibil- Congress is planning to save ity for Medicare expenditures in the pro- nance expansion of health care coverage. ity for extra help because the prescrip- $538.5 billion of which 37% would come posed bill. According to the Kaiser Family Founda- tion drug plan does not meet the federal from provider payments and 32% from Nursing homes that provide tion, the drug industry will pay for half benchmark would be reassigned based on payments to Medicare Advantage plans. skilled services and rehabilitation are of the cost of prescription drugs when in- “intelligent assignment” to other compa- At the same time, Congress is also con- similarly bracing for a 5% cut of about dividuals reach the coverage gap (or the nies, rather than randomly, making it eas- sidering new spending reforms for $320.4 $45 billion according to the same source. doughnut hole) eventually closing the ier for the individual to get more prescrip- billion, of which 72% would result in Nursing homes, according to the Colo- doughnut hole by 2023. The amount paid tions covered by the plan, thus reducing changes to physician reimbursement. rado Health Care Association, which are by the manufacturer would be counted out of pocket costs. According to the Kaiser Family usually understaffed, expect these cuts to in the TrOOP (or the individual’s out of By cutting $34.2 billion from Foundation, hospitals are giving up $155 result in the loss of an additional 500 jobs pocket expenses) home care according to the Kaiser Fam- billion in Medicare funds, but they believe in Colorado alone. The economic impact In addition, the industry will ily Foundation, Congress hopes to more they will gain $170 billion by having to is a projected reduction in business activ- pay higher payments to states to offset accurately reimburse home care agencies treat fewer uninsured patients. Medicare ity of more than $35,000,000. Revenue the cost of prescription drugs used by the for the average number and types of home beneficiaries may be particularly vulner- from Medicare is often used to offset the Medicare/Medicaid population. At the health visits in an episode. Similar to able with this compromise because with lower reimbursement for Medicaid cli- same time, the government would ne- nursing homes, many Medicare benefici- less money, individuals may face earlier ents. gotiate prices such as rebates, discounts, aries receive fewer home care visits than discharges as hospitals receive less mon- On the positive side, nursing and other price concessions on behalf of desired to feel safe. In addition, prior ey. homes would be required to implement the Part D plan sponsors starting in 2011; to being able to order home care, physi- Under the current system, hospi- quality improvement plans that should thus allowing the plan sponsors to obtain cians will have to have face-to-face or a tals are reimbursed an agreed on amount result in better delivery of care. Con- discounts and price reductions below the telemedicine encounter with the patient within the past six months. Medicare Advantage plans are targeted for some reductions in HMOs, and PPOs; while the Private Fee for Services plans are being targeted for significant reductions. The Kaiser Fam- ily Foundation notes that because much of the debate is focused on health insur- Here’s A Quote ance reform, the insurance industry has elected not to focus on these cuts, making Medicare Beneficiaries more vulnerable To Remember to higher out-of-pocket costs and fewer Thomas Jefferson benefits. 3rd. President, Democrat The goal of Medicare is to re- Term of Office: January 20, 1777 to duce the payments to Medicare Advan- January 20 , 1781 tage plans to be the same as Medicare fee-for-services reimbursements. Facing these cuts, Medicare Advantage programs which have used excess funding to fund such things as dental and vision benefits, will most likely increase out-of-pocket co-payments for these and other services, as well as face reductions in their net- works of physicians and other providers due to reduced reimbursement. Congress is expected to increase “A government big enough to spending by $228.5 billion for physician give you everything you want, is reimbursement for evaluation and man- strong enough to take everything agement services and the provision of you have.” preventive services, according to the SEE “ Doherty” Page 5. Page 4 - Senior Beacon - Sept., 2009 Visit Us at http://www.seniorbeacon.info s h i n w o t e e r COMPILED BY CHUCK SHEPHERD e f w d FOR SENIOR BEACON Cultural Diversity for a personal session, the temple expects Rock People of “friends” that he could hold his breath -- Thousands of Koreans, and an offering of the equivalent of at least -- (1) Chicago police arrested underwater for a long period of time. some tourists, uninhibitedly joined in the $50. The Wired writer, carrying a poten- motorist Daniel Phelan, 27, in August and A News of the Weird Classic (June messy events of July’s Byryeong City tially balky cell phone, approached the charged him in connection with a three- 2003) Mud Festival, which glorifies the joys of shrine with a tree branch as instructed, week spree of drive-by rock-throwing at In early 2003, several news or- an activity usually limited to pigs. Mud turned it 180 degrees clockwise, and laid other cars. Officers discounted ordinary ganizations profiled 70-year-old Char- wrestling, mud-sliding, a “mud prison” it on the altar. After bowing twice and road rage as a cause, in that Phelan ap- lotte Chambers, who was a reserve de- and colored mud baths dominated the clapping his hands twice, he left, looking peared to have been driving around dur- fensive back for the Orlando Starz of the week’s activities, but so unfortunately did forward to a glitch-free phone. ing that time with an arsenal of rocks in Independent Women’s (tackle) Football dermatological maladies, which hospital- Questionable Judgments the passenger seat. (2) A 22-year-old man League. Said the Starz chief executive, ized 200 celebrants. -- They Took It Too Far: was arrested in Kitsap, Wash., in August “Last year, I thought I should tell the -- National Specialties: (1) In (1) Maryland corrections officials, hop- after tossing a barrage of rocks at people, other teams to go easy and not hit her too May, Singapore’s Olympic Council, find- ing to improve juvenile rehabilitation by leading some to chase him until police hard. But now I’m afraid she’s going to ing no athlete good enough, declined to a kinder, gentler approach to incarcera- intervened. The man explained that he hurt somebody.” Said the 5-foot-4, 140- name a national Sportsman of the Year. tion, opened its New Beginnings Youth is preparing to enter Ultimate Fighting pound Chambers, “I say, ‘You better hit (2) A survey of industrialized nations by Center in May. The lockdown facility had Championship contests but had never ac- me (first), because I’m laying you out.’” the Organization for Economic Coopera- declined to use razor wire, instead merely tually been in a fight and wanted experi- Donald Duck? tion and Development revealed that Japa- landscaping its chain-link fences with ence at getting beaten up. Donald Duck may be a lov- nese and Koreans sleep the least, while thorny rose bushes. After one inmate eas- Least Competent Cops able icon of comic mishap to American the French spend the most time at both ily escaped on the second day of opera- -- (1) The Supreme Court of youngsters, but in Germany, he is wise sleeping and eating. (3) A Tokyo rail pas- tion, razor wire was installed. (2) Bride Spain tossed out assault charges against and complicated and retains followers senger company, Keihin, installed a face- Lin Rong wed in August in China’s east- Henry Osagiede in August because of well past their childhoods. Using licensed scanning machine recently so that em- ern Jilin province, walking down the aisle unfairness by Madrid police. Osagiede, a Disney storyline and art, the legendary ployees, upon reporting for work, can tell in a dress that was more than 7,000 feet black man, was convicted after the victim translator Erika Fuchs created an erudite whether they are smiling broadly enough (1.3 miles) long (rolled up in a wagon be- identified him as her attacker, in a lineup Donald, who often “quotes from German to present a good impression. hind her). in which he was the only black man. (2) literature, speaks in grammatically com- Latest Religious Messages -- Latest Questionable Grants: Six Ormond Beach, Fla., motorcycle of- plex sentences, and is prone to philosoph- -- The director of a child advo- (1) Welsh artist Sue Williams was award- ficers, detailed to chaperone the body of ical musings,” according to a May Wall cacy group told The Associated Press in ed the equivalent of about $33,000 in prominent Harley-Davidson dealer Bruce Street Journal dispatch. Though Donald June that, since 1975, at least 274 children June, from the Arts Council of Wales, to Rossmeyer from the funeral home to the and Uncle Scrooge (“Dagoberto”) speak have died following the withholding of explore cultural attitudes toward women’s cemetery, accidentally collided with each in a lofty richness, nephews Tick, Trick medical treatment based on religious doc- buttocks, especially “racial fetishism” in other en route, sending all six riders and and Track use the slang of youth. Recent- trine. In one high-profile case this year, African and European culture. Williams their bikes sprawling. ly in Stuttgart, academics gathered for the the father of a girl said turning her over said she will create a series of plaster Recurring Themes 32nd annual convention of the “German to doctors would violate God’s word (she casts of buttocks to work with, beginning -- (1) “Spitting Contests:” A man Organization for Non-Commercial Fol- died), but in another, a Minnesota fam- with her own. (2) In July, the National was almost killed in Rodgau, Germany, in lowers of Pure Donaldism,” with presen- ily that had trusted their son’s cancer to Institutes of Health awarded $3 million July when, attempting to show friends he tations on such topics as Duckburg’s solar prayer, based on advice from something to the University of Illinois Chicago to could spit a cherry pit the farthest off of system. called the Nemenhah Band, changed identify the things that cause lesbians to a balcony, made a running start but acci- Bright Ideas course and allowed chemotherapy, which drink alcohol. It will be very important, dentally toppled over the railing. He was -- The preferred “disciplinary” so far appears to have prolonged the boy’s said research director Tonda Hughes, to hospitalized with hip injuries. (2) “Assist- tactic of Tampa, Fla., high school assist- life. compare why lesbians drink with why ance Monkeys:” Evidence of the dexterity ant principal Olayinka Alege, 28, is to -- The Shinto temple Kanda heterosexual women drink. (This is a dif- and usefulness of monkeys (for fetching have underperforming students remove a Shrine, near Tokyo’s version of Silicon ferent NIH grant from the ones reported objects for disabled people) came from shoe so he can “pop” their toes. Five stu- Valley, does a brisk business blessing in News of the Weird in June, to study the Plants & Planters store in Richardson, dents at King High School complained, electronic gadgets, according to a July dis- why gay men in Argentina drink and why Texas, in July. The store owner, seeking triggering a sheriff’s office investigation, patch in Wired magazine. Lucky charms prostitutes in China drink.) to combat recent burglaries, installed a but Alege was cleared, and indeed, the go for the equivalent of about $8.50, but surveillance camera, which revealed a students admit that the popping is pain- monkey scaling the fence, scooping up less (though “weird,” said some). One ap- plants, flowers and accessories and hand- parently incorrigible student said his toes ing them to an accomplice waiting on the had been popped 20 times. However, the other side. principal recently ordered Alege to stop. Undignified Deaths -- Chicago banker George -- (1) Two 22-year-old men were Michael, seeking to avoid $80,000 a year accidentally killed in Mattoon, Ill., in in property taxes, decided to call his $3 May during an outing in which an open- million mansion a “church” and apply for top double-decker bus was used to trans- tax exemption as pastor, and in July 2008, port guests. Several people were standing his application was somehow preliminar- in the top tier, but investigators said only ily approved by the Illinois Department the two tallest men were accidentally hit of Revenue. According to a Chicago when the bus passed under Interstate 57. Tribune report, the application included (2) A 23-year-old man drowned in Cor- a photograph of the “church,” which was pus Christi, Texas, in February, when just a shot of an outer wall of Michael’s he sought to back up his claim in front SEE “WEIRD” PAGE 21.

2077801 Visit Us at http://www.seniorbeacon.info Senior Beacon - Sept., 2009 - Page - 5 For A Healthier You Arthritis Hinders Recuperative Abilities from Angie hager - Arthritis Founda- Rocky Mountain Chapter. common cause of disability with a nation- tion In May 2008, a study released wide economic impact of more than $128 Arthritis Hinders Successful by the Centers for Disease Control and billion annually. The condition strikes Management of Many Other Prevention showed that people with diag- all ages and knows no racial or ethnic Diseases and Conditions nosed diabetes are nearly twice as likely boundaries. 46 million people have been August 2009 - Physical activity to have arthritis and the inactivity caused doctor diagnosed and 300,000 children is key to managing or preventing diseases by arthritis hinders the successful man- are affected. such as diabetes, heart disease, heart at- agement of both diseases. Despite the The Arthritis Foundation is the tack, stroke and obesity, yet it’s often hin- fact that physical activity helps control only nationwide, nonprofit health organi- dered by arthritis. The one in five Ameri- blood glucose levels and reduces joint zation helping people take greater control cans diagnosed with arthritis, the most pain, people with both diseases are more of arthritis by leading efforts to prevent, common cause of disability in the U.S., likely to be physically inactive (29.8%) control and cure arthritis and related dis- ing Colorado, Montana and Wyoming at have steeper barriers to being physically compared to those with diabetes alone eases - the nation’s most common cause 800-475-6447 or online at www.rocky- active. However, physical activity may (20.1%). of disability. For more information, con- mountainarthritis.org help manage these diseases and the ar- “Healthy physical activity tact the Rocky Mountain Chapter, serv- thritis itself. doesn’t have to be strenuous. Walking People with arthritis often are just 10 minutes three times a day is a concerned that physical activity may great way to start,” explains Gottfried. DOHERTY aggravate arthritis pain or cause further “Also, the Arthritis Foundation has many from page 3. The health care reform bill is pro- joint damage and may elect not to partici- local exercise or self-management pro- Kaiser Family Foundation. Selected jected increase benefits especially for low pate in exercise at all. However, studies grams throughout Colorado, Wyoming physicians are expected to get additional income beneficiaries who need assistance have shown that regular exercise is an ef- and Montana specifically designed for bonuses starting January 1, 2011 for pro- with paying their co-payments for phy- fective course in significantly improving people living with arthritis.” viding comprehensive, coordinated care sician visits and prescriptions as well as and managing arthritis pain. Information about Arthritis if they specialize in internal medicine, more coordinated care with an emphasis “Arthritis is a frequent comorbid Foundation programs throughout Colora- family medicine and/or geriatrics. on reimbursing geriatricians to provide condition for adults with diabetes and po- do, Wyoming, and Montana can be found Congress would also allow phy- quality care. tentially for those with other heart-related by calling 303-756-8622 or visiting www. sicians to be reimbursed for advanced At the same time, the reduction diseases or conditions like high choles- rockymountainarthritis.org. care planning starting January 1, 2011. in reimbursement to health care providers terol and obesity,” explains Pat Gottfried, About Arthritis The goal of this counseling is to deter- to realize savings to cover the proposed President of the Arthritis Foundation, Arthritis is the nation’s most mine if patients want to receive all avail- health care for the uninsured may leave able treatments at the end of life or if they many seniors without adequate coverage. want other less invasive measures to be The danger in cutting reimbursement to CONFERENCE taken. Medical Orders for Treatment health care providers is an increase in from page 1. would be standardized to allow patients waiting times due to fewer providers, The categories of the breakout sessions are Falls Safety, Legal Safety, Public Safe- the opportunity to expect certain levels of earlier discharges, and increased out-of- ty and Drug Safety. treatment regardless of where they live or pocket expenses. The Senior Medical Network Group would like to invite you to this event. To receive services within the United States. For more information about how register, call 545-1212 by September 9, 2009. There will be free refreshments and lunch Although this has been publi- the proposed changes will affect you, Praise Assembly Church is located at 2000 Troy Avenue in Pueblo. cized as a “death plan” for older adults, contact your local Congressional repre- many individuals already talk with their sentative or Senator. physician about their values and wishes The Senior Medical Network Group Presents: Eileen Doherty, M.S. is the Executive Director 2nd Annual for care and formalize that wish with the of Senior Answers and Services and the Colo- completion of medical powers of attor- rado Gerontological Society. She has more ney, as well as “do not resuscitate orders” than 35 years of experience in gerontology in administration, research, training and educa- S.O.S giving families and health professionals tion, and clinical practice. She can be reached directions on how to proceed with end- at 303-333-3482 or at [email protected]. Conference of-life care. Safety of Seniors SeniorGuide’09 Sponsored By: www.seniorbeacon.info or pick it up at at St. Mary Corwin, Parkview Medical Center, Complete Home Health St. Thomas More Hospital SRDA Lifeline and other locations. At the same website above come and “Blog With Us!” SEPTEMBER 16, 2009 (Wednesday) 7:30am -1:30pm Praise Assembly of God Church • clothes 2000 Troy Avenue • household items Pueblo, CO 81001 FREEfree REFRESHMENTS refreshments AND/lunch LUNCH • furniture HIGHLIGHTS • appliances TO REGISTER Keynote Speaker: • toys and much more!! Call: 545-1212 State Attorney General New Pueblo Location! By September 9th John Suthers Space is limited! Master of Ceremonies Event Supported By: Dave Ritterling Breakout Sessions: Falls Safety Legal Safety Public Safety Drug Safety

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This includes things like To see where your own name You can do it online at www.socialsecu- be able to help them with managing their changes in living arrangements, other in- ranks on the list, visit www.socialsecu- rity.gov/applyonline. money. come, and resources. rity.gov/babynames. Also featured are SOME HOMEWORK BEFORE GO- Keep in mind that being a repre- If you decide you want to help links to information about Social Securi- ING BACK TO SCHOOL sentative payee is not the same as having someone by becoming their representa- ty numbers for children, benefits for chil- Do you have a son or daughter power of attorney. Even if you do have tive payee, you’re in good company. dren, and what every parent should know who is turning 18 soon, collecting month- power of attorney, you will need to apply More than seven million people who get about Social Security. ly Social Security benefits, and returning to be a representative payee in order to monthly Social Security or SSI payments SPOUSES CAN APPLY ONLINE, to high school this fall? 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Otherwise, to serve as the representative payee. This beneficiary’s life and your own. applying for benefits based on your hus- monthly Social Security payments auto- means that if you agree to be a represent- Learn more by reading our online book- band’s or wife’s record, you can do it on- matically stop when a student turns 18. ative payee and we appoint you, we pay let, A Guide For Representative Payees, line from the convenience of your own This is the case regardless of the you the person’s benefits to use on his or available on our website at www.socialse- home. It’s so easy! type of Social Security benefit received. her behalf. curity.gov/pubs/10076.html. Wonder whether you may qualify Some students get Social Security survi- As a representative payee, you Learn more about Social Security by vis- to apply for spouse’s benefits? 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Among all girls born in the Unit- be eligible for benefits based on the em- in high school) unless they are disabled As a representative payee, you need to be ed States last year, Emma was the most ployment record of your former spouse. and eligible for childhood disability ben- aware of the beneficiary’s needs so you popular name. Isabella was second. Emi- To get benefits on your spouse’s efits. In that case, a separate application can decide how benefits can best be used ly, which had been the most popular girl’s record, you must be at least age 62 or for benefits is required. for his or her personal care and well-be- name for 12 years, was third. have a qualifying child in your care — a For more information about So- ing. The top boy’s name is Jacob for child who is under age 16 or who receives cial Security student benefits, visit www. Each year, Social Security will the 10th year in a row. He is followed by Social Security disability benefits. socialsecurity.gov/schoolofficials. 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We compare time student, whichever is earlier. in 2008 are: Emma, Isabella, Emily, which of the two benefits would be more The website also includes: There “Blog With Us” Madison, Ava, Olivia, Sophia, Abigail, beneficial to you, and discuss the options • a downloadable version of the Elizabeth and Chloe. you have. required SSA-1372 form — Students’ The top ten names for boys born If you have reached your full Statement Regarding School Attendance retirement age and are eligible for a — that must be completed by the student, spouse’s benefit as well as your own re- certified by the school and returned to So- tirement benefit, you may choose -to re cial Security; ceive the spouse’s benefits only in order • answers to Frequently Asked to continue accruing delayed retirement Questions for school officials and -stu WON’T YOU HELP THE MEALS-ON-WHEELS PROGRAM? credits on your own Social Security dents; and • a field office locator to find the The Meals on Wheels program is in need of volunteer drivers. 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Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic disease characterized by inflammation of the skin (psoriasis) and joints (arthri- Yucca Weaving Workshop At El Pueblo Museum tis). Approximately 10% of patients who Powwow Association will host a Mini- The Pueblo Handweavers Guild have psoriasis also develop an associat- by Kathleen Eriksen - El Pueblo History Museum Powwow contest featuring talented danc- will weave on looms and spindle wool. Ad- ed inflammation of their joints. Patients On September 12, Saturday, from ers and musicians performing American mission is free to Mercado. The Museum who have inflammatory arthritis and 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., noted artist Maria Indian dancing and drumming. The Pride galleries will be open and will be discount- psoriasis are diagnosed as having psori- Westy Bush will demonstrate the historical City Quilt Guild will display quilts, show ed. 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To commemo- SPECIAL El Pueblo History Museum’s 21st Annual rate this special year, the Alzheimer’s Association has designed a unique 20th Anniversary Bring This Ad & Tour Our Model Mercado logo that will be featured on such prizes as Memory Walk T-shirts, a commemorative & RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL The frontier comes alive at the wristwatch and other items for which fundraisers qualify. Participants raising $100 or SENIORS BLUE BOOK more will receive a one-of-a-kind T-shirt along with an environmentally-friendly tote museum’s 21st Mercado on September 26 Advertiser: Legacy Center and 27, Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 a.m. bag. $50 OFFAD LAYOUT / PROOF Copy/Art Join hundreds Deadline: of Memory Walkers for a 3-mile walk through beautiful Pueblo Look & Lease Same Day & to 5:00 p.m. Throughout the placita and six period rooms of the El Pueblo trading City Park.Artwork The walk Type: begins PU atPg. the 27 Pavilion and includes three laps around the park. 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I guess I’m worth your attention naive enough to think that our leaders should help us, not hinder us, with outrageous Dining with Diabetes schemes that they themselves won’t even join. (See the health care legislation where Have you recently been diagnosed with diabe- both Senate and House voted against being part of their own health carebills). tes? Are you having trouble managing your diabetic When I hear people tell me “what we’ve been doing hasn’t worked” as diet? Are you preparing food for someone with diabetes? it pertains to health care I am non-plussed. I can’t even understand what is meant If you answered yes to any of these questions, Dining by that. Any person that shows up at an E.R. gets treated, etc. We have made giant with Diabetes is for you! Colorado State University strides in all phases of health care, MRIs, CT scans, latest drugs, intricate operations, Extension will offer a series of four classes for people advancements in all sorts of cancer treatment, etc. Around 70 percent of Americans who are at risk for diabetes, people who have diabetes as are perfectly happy with their insurance. These “leaders” could be the worst bunch in well as their family members or caretakers. my lifetime. Not because they are Democrats but because of the kinds of individuals Dining with Diabetes will meet Wednesdays, that they are who would rather scrap what has made this country exceptional with September 2 & 9 and continue September 23 & 30 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. The this ridiculous health care bill and (Cap and Trade legislation) that would turn upside cost to participants is $20.00 (Discount for couples, $40.00 per couple) for all four down our health system for perhaps 15% (dubious at best amount) of the population classes! while fouling the remaining 85%. Deal with the 15% and stay the hell out of every- The four-week series (ed. note: it’s okay if you miss a class) covers topics body else’s business. If the “leaders” won’t sign up for this scam for themselves and about how diabetes affects your health, how to make healthy food choices, and tast- their families then why would anyone else want to do so? Read the bills. Both are ing new recipes. The Dining with Diabetes series will help you to assess your dinner calamitous and ripe for corruption. plate for potential diabetic disaster. You will also learn about simple changes you can Next month I might get to BHO’s concentration of power. Godspeed! Where Are They Now? by Marshall Jay Kaplan DYAN CANNON The sexy film star of the 1960’s and 1970’s and mother of Cary Grant’s only child, is still very sexy in her sev- enties and continues to act, direct and of course, attend Los Angeles Lakers bas- ketball games! Dyan Cannon was born as Samille Diane Friesen on January 4, 1937 in Tacoma, Washington. Her mother was Jewish and her father was a Baptist. Al- ways wanting to be an actress, young Dyan headed to Hollywood landing her first on-screen role in a 1958 episode of The Untouchables. She made her motion picture debut in The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond (1960). Although she appeared in a She misses him to this day (her eyes well critically acclaimed film, she went back up at the mention of him) and is currently to guest spots on television for the next writing a book about their relationship. five years, appearing in almost every top Dyan’s relationship definitely show on television during the day includ- helped her career. She was cast as Alice in ing Bat Masterson, Hawaiian Eye, Ben the classic swinging film of its time, Bob Casey, 77 Sunset Strip and Gunsmoke. & Carol & Ted & Alice (1969 with Elliot Not only did television audiences begin Gould, Robert Culp and Natalie Wood). to notice Dyan, but so did screen legend For her role, Dyan earned both Academy Cary Grant. Award and Golden Globe nominations. Thirty three years her senior, Dyan continued to earn nomi- Cary Grant met Dyan in 1962. The two nated roles in films such as Such Good had an on-again, off-again relationship Friends (1971) and Heaven Can Wait with each other – which more times than (1978 with Warren Beatty). In 1976, not, was the fuel for many a gossip movie Dyan produced, directed, wrote and ed- magazine. Dyan and Cary finally tied the ited the short film, Number One – earning knot on July 22, 1965 and had their child an Academy Award nomination – a very in 1966. The couple divorced in 1968, proud moment for Dyan. and although custody of their daughter Although her films over the past was fought for many years, today Dyan twenty years have had lukewarm reviews considers Cary to be her one true love. (except for her role as a judge on the hit TV show, Ally McBeal), Dyan Can- non has been successful as simply being Dyan Cannon. She has become somewhat

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My personal belief is that instead the body, and other treatments often are average once a year for the last 30 years been watching the coverage on the health of allowing the government to dictate to experimental rather than proven. with the exception of two pregnancies. I care reform and its proposals. Although the people what they must do to take care So what are we, the people, to am on no medications, have had no opera- I currently do have a health care plan, I of themselves, people need to be able to do to protect ourselves and decrease our tions, and have no health concerns. I have have never used it. I only have it in case take better care of themselves. risks of becoming a statistic? I call it a good genetics, but more importantly, I of a catastrophic event such as an acci- From the very young to the eld- return to nature and the original way that have been very proactive about what goes dent and for my annual healthy person erly there are all kinds of health problems God intended for individuals to deal with into my body and how I live my daily and illnesses. Many are tragic cases of the body when it is out of balance. The life. chronic diseases or cancers for which there condition referred to here is called home- The message here is PLEASE WANT TO is no known “cure”. However, everyone I ostasis and it is a delicate balance that the take responsibility for your own health. talk to whether healthy or ill, are becom- body maintains when in a state of good Trust your instincts and intuition. Read ing increasingly leery of the medical es- health and well being. Have you noticed and research natural methods of bringing VENT ON tablishment. Count your many blessings that all around you there are people not in your body into balance and don’t expect if you are fortunate enough to not have an a state of homeostasis, but also clueless overnight results. If your current con- illness requiring ongoing medical care. as to where to turn? dition has existed for some time then it MOST ANY My theory is that the more phar- For well over a hundred years will take several months, maybe years, maceutical drugs you are on, the closer the medical establishment has become the to correct the imbalance. DO NOT stop SUBJECT? to leaving this earth you become. I don’t unquestionable authority regarding health your current medical treatment, but dis- mean to scare anyone, but it is document- and no one is supposed to know anything cuss with your medical professional how ed fact that the fourth leading cause of about their own body. I am often asked to approach your care from a safer, more www.senior death in this country is something called why I am no longer a registered nurse. natural method. If you need to, you may “iatrogenic” meaning that the drug or One of the reasons is that about 30 years have to find a health care provider who is beacon.info treatment intended to help or cure is the ago, I decided that focusing on nutrition amenable to your concerns. actual cause of demise. It is not that the and keeping my body in a healthy balance While the debates continue over medical personnel intentionally misdiag- was the proper avenue to take. Doctors the government health care reform, why Click noses or erroneously prescribes wrong are very important and deserve to earn not decide for yourself to change your medicine, although that is sometimes the the respect that accompanies a competent paradigm and do some reforming of your “Blog With Us!” case. However, pharmaceutical drugs, medical practice. 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Calls are picked up by word -- the system varies by cruise line has AOL’s soft- Many cruise passengers expect a satellite provider. International roaming -- click on Internet Explorer and go to ware built in. On the ship, type in www. the same level of cell phone and Internet charges -- usually much cheaper than tel- your e-mail host at home, such as Yahoo aol.com, then, when you log on, look for service aboard ship as they get at home. ephone calls from cabins that cost $7 to or AOL or Gmail. You will need to know the small print that says “click here if you Don’t count on it. You may get a good $10 per minute -- are billed to cell phone your user name and password for any have a slow connection.” Clicking on that connection or a quick response while you users on their own accounts at home. Web sites you plan to visit. Bring them will help speed the connection. are at sea. But you may not. Check with your cell phone company for with you. 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PLEASE CHECK YOUR AD FOR ACCURACY. PLEASE NOTE ANY CORRECTIONS OR CHANGES THAT YOU WANT TO MAKE ______AD NUMBER ...... 2089234 ADVERTISER ...... KITCHEN TUNE-UP SALES REP ...... LINDA-10 RUN DATE ...... SAT. 6/20 SECTION ...... ON TV TYPIST ...... 2 GRAPHIC TECH ...... BN PROOF OUT ...... 3:10 p.m. 6/11/09 corrected by BN 4:51 p.m. 6/11/09 ______PLEASE RETURN TO COMPOSING OR AD REP FOR APPROVAL Visit Us at http:// www.seniorbeacon.info Senior Beacon - Sept., 2009 - Page - 15 Here’s Some General Eye Care Facts For You from Rocky Mountain Eye Center GENERAL EYE CARE FACTS ACCORDING TO THE AMERICAN ACCORDING TO THE ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY: NATIONAL EYE INSTITUTE: Age-related macular degenera- By age 65, one in three Americans has some form of vision-impairing eye dis- tion (AMD) is the leading cause of vi- ease. Most do not know it because there are often no warning symptoms or they assume sion loss in people 65 years or older in that poor sight is a natural part of growing older. In addition to protecting your eyes from the United States. AMD affects more accidents, early detection and treatment of eye problems is the best way to keep your than 10 million Americans. healthy vision throughout your life. A cataract is a clouding of the Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness in the United States. Early treatment lens in the eye that affects vision. Most can often prevent loss of sight. Primary open-angle glaucoma is the most common form cataracts are related to aging. Cataracts of glaucoma in the United States. Typically, open-angle glaucoma has no symptoms in are very common in older people. By age its early stages, and vision remains normal. Regular eye examinations by your Eye M.D. 80, more than half of all Americans ei- are the best way to detect glaucoma. ther have a cataract or have had cataract Approximately 16 million people in the United States have diabetes and one- surgery. third of them do not know it. Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness among adults, A retinal detachment is also more likely to occur in people who: and people with diabetes are 25 times more likely to become blind than people without • Are extremely nearsighted it. • Have had a retinal detachment in the other eye The eye bathes itself in tears to stay moist. Some people don’t produce enough • Have a family history of retinal detachment tears for healthy eyes. This is called dry eye. Moist eyes are essential to comfort and • Have had cataract surgery health. Tear production normally decreases as we age. An eye doctor is usually able to • Have other eye diseases or disorders, such as retinoschisis, uveitis, degenerative diagnose dry eye by examining the eyes. myopia, or lattice degeneration Please visit www.aao.org for more information. • Have had an eye injury Please visit www.nei.nih.gov for more information.  Belmont Senior Care  Backyard BBQ Party by Nichole Juliano, Admissions & Mar- keting Coordinator Residents at Belmont Senior Care Assisted Living enjoyed the afternoon at their annual summer barbeque on Friday, August 7th. The resident’s and adult day services participants came out for the deli-

 cious hamburger and hotdog lunch.  One resident, Carman Gash, re- membered the days when she would ing the end of summer and gives  have her own barbeques with her the residents and staff a chance family, “We didn’t go far” she says. to relax, have some great summer  “Our own backyard was the perfect  time food and enjoy each other’s place to barbeque, and we always company!  had plenty of green chili, that stuff For more information on is good on everything!” assisted living, respite care, or  Every summer our assisted adult day services, contact Nichole  living community holds a barbeque Juliano, Admissions and Market- for the resident’s in their own private ing Coordinator at Belmont Senior  courtyard. It’s our way of celebrat- Care (719) 544-3999.

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Page 16 - Senior Beacon - Sept., 2009 Visit Us at http:// www.seniorbeacon.info Finances: Create And Keep Wealth Here’s How To Stretch Your Personal IRA by Ron Phillips your heirs slowly pay taxes to the govern- vide the balance of the IRA by 46.2 (or Keep in mind that my example We work long and hard. We ment. The key word is slowly. There are whatever real figure it is) and must take a is a simplification of this technique. You save money for a rainy day. If we are re- very, very few ways of completely avoid- small distribution based on that number. should always check with your tax pro- ally savvy we invest in tax-deferred ac- ing all taxes. If the balance happened to be fessional for all details regarding your counts like IRAs (Individual Retirement Without this technique your heirs $92,400 then it would equal a distribu- specific situation. Accounts), a 401k or annuities. Then we would receive a big lump of cash when tion of $2000 instead of the total account Also, remember to name your reach that “sudden stop at the end”. And you pass away. Then they would be forced value. [That is 92,400 divided by 46.2 = beneficiaries on your accounts. When you our offspring get to enrich the govern- to pay a big lump to the government. If 2000] Each year the figure would change do that you should be able to take advan- ment with even more tax dollars. Or do they were in the 15% federal bracket and but the idea is the same. They avoided tage of this technique. If you do not put they? the IRA amount is high enough they could the lump-sum tax and possibly being in a down a specific beneficiary then it could Is there a way around paying be bumped up into the 25% bracket. Add higher bracket. Now they are only taxed default to your estate and you get no the government a big lump-sum payment in state tax and the total tax rate could be on the $2000 distribution that year. Pretty stretch option. when we pass along retirement accounts nearly thirty percent or more. sneaky isn’t it? to our loved ones? Fortunately, there is a The stretch technique does just Of course, the main benefit is for- Ron Phillips is an Independent Financial way. It’s called “stretching” your IRA. what it sounds like. For example, if your ty-six more years of tax-deferred growth Advisor and a Pueblo, Colorado native. Let’s assume you have already son or daughter is 35 when they receive on the underlying assets. Tax-deferral is He and his wife are currently raising their two sons in Pueblo. Order a free copy of set up an IRA. Or you have retired from your IRA this could put their remaining usually always a good thing because any his book Investing To Win by calling (719) a job or business and then converted your life expectancy at 46.2 years. This figure gains grow quicker without the burden of 545-6442 or emailing to 401k into an IRA. This technique can help is important. Your beneficiary would di- annual taxes. [email protected]. “Grandpa...... Tell Me About The Good Old Days!” by Lois Clarlock - ENT Bank of money by taking on an afterschool job fer sound advice. Oftentimes grandpar- ing early, and staying out of debt. Let’s face it, in today’s economic or babysitting on the weekends. Not only ents are more effective at driving a point Lois Carlock, Education Manager, Ent downturn, a buck just doesn’t go as far is this a fantastic exercise in the value of home then parents! Take the opportunity Federal Credit Union. Contact her at as it used to. Children have a hard time work and earnings, but it opens the door to teach them about saving money, invest- (719) 550-6095 or [email protected]. understanding this concept and stories for adults to discuss money management about the good old days will not suffice. and incentives to savings. It is important for parents and grandpar- Children are unlikely to become ents to teach kids about money and the excited about saving money for future importance of saving for the future at an needs when current wants seem so en- On Your Toes!! early age. ticing. There are methods for making by Benjamin Marble, DPM, Pueblo Ankle & Foot Care Children are constantly observ- the process more fun by following a few You Can Avoid those may also want to take ing adults – as mentors, this provides helpful tips: ‘Shoe Blues’ your shoes to a shoe Mom, Dad, Grandma and Grandpa the • Have kids help with the shop- Do your feet hurt more since repair shop and get them stretched in the opportunity to demonstrate the impor- ping: this activity will teach them about summertime has ended? You’re not alone. areas that are bothering you. Using pads tance of money management on a daily choices and the necessity of money We see a lot of patients like you each fall. to shield the corns may help, but avoid basis. From a very young age, kids are • Pay Yourself First: At a young When it comes time to put the sandals medicated pads, which contain acid that visiting the ATM with an adult, collect- age, kids should learn to “pay yourself away, these patients get the shoe blues. can be harmful. ing change and watching the exchange of first” by making it a habit to deposit a In summer, sandals provide the If you try these tips to no avail, money. Each of these activities represents percentage of all money earned freedom that allows your feet to feel see your local foot and ankle specialist. a teaching moment and is essential in the • Match Savings: If your grand- comfortable. If you start wearing closed There are several things we can do, in- development of a financially responsible child receives an allowance or gift, al- shoes again in autumn, the shoes can rub cluding: adult. Children that are educated early ways suggest that a percentage be put against bunions and hammertoes and • Trimming corns and calluses about the importance of saving are more into savings and match it cause you pain. Sometimes the friction of professionally. Don’t attempt this your- likely to set aside funds, respect money, • Set Goals: Create a savings shoe against skin can cause painful corns self because you run the risk of injury and and be knowledgeable about finances. chart with a picture of a desired product and calluses to build up. infection. Receiving an allowance is com- to open a discussion about saving to buy Your first line of defense is to • Providing custom shoe inserts. mon practice today and children who something special wear comfortable, well-fitting shoes. Pick • Injecting corticosteroids, which earn their money are more likely to have • Take Action: Offer to open footwear with a toe box wide enough so ease pain and inflammation, or prescrib- a greater appreciation for it. This is a a savings account and add money to it that your toes aren’t crowded together. ing pain medication. chance for parents and grandparents to when possible. A number of financial in- If you wear shoes with heels, keep the If conservative measures like encourage children to put aside a percent- stitutions offer youth accounts. Ask your heel height to two inches or less to avoid these don’t give you results, surgery may age of earnings into a savings account, financial institution today. putting pressure on bunions. It is recom- be an option. driving home the benefits of working and It’s never too early to begin talk- mended that you buy your shoes at the Don’t let painful toes keep you doing a good job. ing about the future. Kids view adults end of the day when your feet are the from enjoying all that fall has to offer. Teens are also learning the value as role models and it is important to of- largest. Make sure that you measure feet Make an appointment with our office to (every time) while you stand as your feet get them checked out. Benjamin Marble, DPM is a member of the to change in size and your feet elongate American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Assisted Living up to a full size when standing. Finally, and board qualified in foot and ankle surgery. start looking for a shoe that is about a half Dr. Marble practices with Dr. Schneider at size to a size larger than what you meas- 1619 N. Greenwood Street ste #300 across from Parkview Medical Center. Their phone number Belmont Senior Care ure. is 719-543-2476 and Web site is Wear socks to reduce the fric- www.puebloankleandfoot.com “A Home-Like Assisted Living Community” tion of the shoes against your feet. 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Deadline is the 10th of the month prior to publication. Call Nichole Today for a Tour & Information Packet Copyright© 2008-Beacon Publishing Visit Us at http://www.seniorbeacon.info Senior Beacon - Sept., 2009 - Page - 17 Senior Community Update MESA TOWER DANCES severe pain that may radiate into the head walking tour of the historic buildings 9th; 9:45 – 12:00 pm. Mesa Towers at 260 Lamar and arms. But what can patients them- along Elk Avenue is available, or you’re Mineral Palace Towers, 1414 N. Santa Avenue in Pueblo will sponsor a dance selves do about this form of arthritis? free to free to explore Crested Butte on Fe - Thursday, September 10th; 9 – 11:30 every Sunday from 7-9pm. Leo Samora How can they ease the pain, deal with the your own. am. and Kenny Martinez will be the featured limitations it causes, and support their You’ll have your choice of Memorial Recreation Center, 230 E. entertainers. It’s a great way to get some doctor’s treatment? With the help of some Crested Butte’s many fine restaurants for George Dr, Pueblo West - Thursday, exercise and socialize and have fun. The of the world’s leading spine specialists, dinner. Then we’ll return to our lodging September 10th; 8:15 – 10:30 am cost is $2.00 at the door. The dance is the American Arthritis Society has com- in Gunnison at the Day’s Inn. McHarg Park Community Center, 409 open to the public. There will be door piled twelve practical tips for self-care Sunday morning breakfast will Second Street Avondale, CO - Monday, prizes and refreshments. Donations are that are effective and easy to follow. be provided at the hotel. At 9 we’ll tour September 14th; 9:00 – 11:30 am. welcome. Call Eva at 778-6011 for Please visit the Society’s website at: Gunnison’s Pioneer Museum featuring Minnequa Park Apartments, 1400 E. more information. www.americanarthritis.org. many inside exhibits and a narrow gauge Orman Ave. - Tuesday, September 15th; LOU GEHRIG’S DISEASE AARP Schedule of Activities train consisting of the Denver & Rio 9:00 – 11:30 am. SUPPORT GROUP for SEPTEMBER 2009 Grande Engine #268, a flanger, a gon- Mesa Towers, 260 Lamar - Wednesday, Support group for Lou Gehrig’s Pueblo Information Center AARP dola, boxcar, livestock car and caboose. September 16th; 9:00 – 11:30 am Disease (ALS). Second Thursday each PHONE: (719) 543-8876, 1117 Prairie Tentatively we’re planning lunch Ogden Apartments, 2140 Ogden - month, 6-7 PM. Thatcher Bldg. 503 Avenue. HOURS: Mon-Sat 10-3pm in Salida, then the return to Pueblo by Thursday, September 17th; 9:00 – 10:30 N. Main, Suite 103, Pueblo, CO . Call Pueblo, Colorado 81005 7pm. am. Peggie at 719-584-3068 for all the info. Safe Driving Classes, Benefits Cost for the excursion is $170 per Fulton Heights, 1331 Santa Rosa - OWLS MEETING Check-up, exercising, Tai-Chi, eating person for members of the Society, $190 Thursday, September 17th; 1:00 – 2:30 The OWLS (older-wiser-livelier- right, Census Bureau testing, Model T for non-members. Reservations are based pm. seniors) invites new members for their care group, Convergys recruiting, clas- on double occupancy and are due, with Park Hill Christian Church Hall, 1404 social group that has activities including sic cars, Food Share America, Better payment, by Sept. 11th. Payment may be E. 7th St. - Monday, September 21st; dining out, bowling, movies, picnics and Breathers, preparing taxes, quilters group, made by cash, check or MasterCard or 10:00 – 12:00 pm. others. For more information please call medicare and financial planning assis- Visa. Get Moving with Pueblo StepUp Joe or Marie @ 545-2803 tance and more available this month. The tour includes: Motor coach Community Exercise Programs: RIDE TO CHURCH? COAL CAMP EXCURSION transportation with refreshments, over- Please call Emily Johnson @ 557-3887 Looking for a ride to church? Coal Camp Excursion – Crested Butte night lodging Saturday night, all admis- for questions about any of Call Wesley United Methodist Church at September 19th & 20th sions, commemorative souvenir compan- FLORENCE YARD SALE 561-8746 and we can make arrangements September 19th the Steelworks Museum ion tour booklet, breakfast Sunday morn- The Florence Senior Community to transport you to worship and fellow- will hit the road with an overnight excur- ing and tour presentation on the bus. Center is sponsoring a yard sale and coat ship.” sion to Gunnison and Crested Butte. Please note that the elevation of drive on Sept 19th at the Senior Center, GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY Colorado Fuel and Iron (CF&I) operated Crested Butte is 8,924 feet, and there is 100 Railroad Ave Florence. “The Southeastern Colorado the Jokerville mine outside of town, and some walking involved with the tours. The coats will be donated to Genealogy Society holds regular meet- later the Big Mine which dominated the Reservations may be made in person at those in need in the community and the ings on the second Saturday of the month local economy until the early 1950s. the Steelworks Museum gift shop, by proceeds from the yard sale will help sup- beginning at 2:00pm in the Meeting Room Little is left of the coal heritage mail and by phone - 719-564-9086. port the operation of the Senior Center. B”, Robert Hoag Rawlings Library, 100 that kept Crested Butte alive until the TOASTMASTERS Please bring any gently used Abriendo Ave., Pueblo. There is a con- advent of the skiing industry, with the New officers of Pueblo coats for adults and children to the sale. If tinuing Refresher/Beginners class starting exception of the wonderful 19th century Toastmasters 795 are: you wish to donate any items to the sale at 1:00PM. Call 546-1973 for details.” architecture seen all over Crested Butte. President: Roger S. Weitzel, CTM you can call Kathy @ 784-2352. Guests welcome and there is no charge. Today, the town is a year-round resort V. P. Education: Dianne E. Butts The sale will feature a multitude SRDA SEPTEMBER CALENDAR community with quaint shops, unique V. P. Membership: Robert W. Johnson of items including the kitchen sink! SRDA at 545-8900 has activ- restaurants, fabulous scenery and a rock V. P. Public Relations: Lisa M. Hodanish The yard sale will start at 9:am. itites for seniors every weekday of the solid foundation with CF&I. Secretary: Joanna C. Martinez Come to Florence on the 19th for Pioneer month. From quilting to bridge and from We’ll leave the Steelworks Treasurer: Joanna C. Martinez Days and visit the yard sale too. computer classes to movies with popcorn Museum at 8am on the 19th. First stop Sergeant at Arms:Jennifer L. Andrew Western Museum of Mining and exercise classes, SRDA trries have will be at Monarch Pass to stretch our What: Pueblo Toastmasters & Industry offer something for everyone in terms of legs and enjoy the scenery. Hopefully the #179 Public Speaking Class Heritage Lecture Series - FREE activities throughout the month. fall foliage will be at its peak during the Where: 310 East Abriendo Ave. To continue the 150th anniversa- LIVING WITH OSTEOARTHRITIS? excursion. Next to the Dept. of Revenue/Driver’s ry of the Colorado Gold Rush celebration, Osteoarthritis does not only Next stop will be in Gunnison License Office (in the Conference Room guest speaker Dr. Laurence Jankowski strike the knees, hips and hands. In an where everyone will be on their own for on the 2nd floor of the Security Service will discuss and show his film “Gold in estimated one million Americans, it also lunch. In the heart of downtown there are Federal Credit Union’s building) Colorado”. Heritage lectures are free to affects the small, vulnerable joints of the several good restaurants to choose from. When: 2nd & 4th Mon., of every the public, reservations are suggested neck, and can cause sudden attacks of From there we’ll head for Crested Butte month, 6:15 - 7:15PM [email protected] or call 719-488-0880. and the Mountain Heritage Museum. A Contact: Robert W. Johnson, Museum located at 225 719-251-8841 North Gate Blvd. (I-25 Exit 156 A) in STEP-UP PROGRAM Colorado Springs. www.wmmi.org Vail Hotel, 217 S. Grand - Tuesday, Alzheimer’s Support September 8th; 9:00 – 10:30pm. The second Tuesday of each Hyde Park Community Center, 2136 month at 7 pm at the Ecumenical Church (ELPINGPEOPLEMAXIMIZETHEIR W. 16th St. - Tuesday, September 8th; located at 434 S. Conquistador Room C Caring and affordable assistance 1:00 – 2:30pm. an Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group Joseph Edwards Senior Center (SRDA), will meet Call 544-5720. Tom Reyes, to help seniors and others 230 S. Union - Wednesday, September Facilitator. maintain independence at home.

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Learn how to find informa- tion on tax relief programs in your area aimed at helping you keep your home. A Colorado non-profit serving Pueblo for over 30 years medical expenses. • To supplement their income. * Planting a fall and winter vegetable garden. In many areas of the country, August is just as good as May for starting a vegetable garden. Learn what crops thrive in cold weather, and how to grow nutrient-rich vegetables and greens for harvest through- out the fall, and into the holidays, by using covered “grow tunnels.” * Using less energy, cutting auto repair costs, spending less on eyeglasses. The Best Ways to Save guide has helped many seniors live better in retirement with valu- able tips for getting the most out of Social Security and Medicare benefits and stretching retirement income. To request your free issue, send $2 for postage and handling to: The Senior Citizens League, ATTN: BWTS, 909 N. Washington St., Suite 300, Alexandria, VA 22314. 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The season TAP DOGS. musicals that has something for everyone and Entertainment Weekly claimed it was kicks off on Tuesday October 13, 2009. TAP DOGS was the instant hit - romance, comedy, drama, and a score “one of the funniest shows you’re ever Tap Dogs of the Sydney Theatre Festival, where it full of memorable songs like “The Sim- likely to see!” Tuesday, October 13| 8:00 p.m. had its world premiere in January 1995, ple Joys of Maidenhood,” “Camelot,” The New York Times hailed Av- TAP DOGS is taking the world and caused an equal sensation at the “The Lusty Month of May” and “If Ever enue Q as “a breakthrough musical of a by storm having performed in 330 cities Edinburgh Festival later that year. TAP I Would Leave You.” very different stripe. Savvy, sassy and worldwide with 12 million seats sold. DOGS then played to standing room only Camelot first premiered on Broadway in delicious!” and Entertainment Weekly Created by two-time Olivier Award-win- at London’s Sadler’s Wells, return tours 1960 at the Majestic Theater. The pro- claimed it was ning choreographer Dein Perry, TAP of Australia, and a second West End en- duction ran 873 performances, winning “one of the funni- DOGS features a constructions site set by gagement. four Tony Awards and spawning several est shows you’re eclectic designer/di- TAP DOGS made their North revivals and foreign productions. The ever likely to see!” rector Nigel Triffitt. A American debut at Montreal’s “Just For 1967 film version garnered three Acade- A v e n u e driving score by com- Laughs” festival in August 1996. The my Awards. The original cast album was Q features music poser Andrew Wilkie show then played to critical acclaim on America’s top-selling LP for 60 weeks. and lyrics by Rob- coupled with rocking a limited North American tour prior to Directed and choreographed by Timo- ert Lopez and Jeff theatrical entertain- an engagement in New York City, where thy French and featuring Mark Harapiak Marx, book by Jeff ment, TAP DOGS is Dein Perry earned a 1997 Drama Desk and Jayme Armstrong in the lead roles of Whitty, based on a reinvention of tap, nomination for “Best Choreography” and King Arthur and Queen Guenevere, with an original concept part theatre, part dance and part rock con- the show received a 1997 Obie Award. Gabriel Burrafato as Sir Lancelot, this all by Robert Lopez cert. Tap Dogs went on to be immortalized new production was originally produced and Jeff Marx; Australian Dein Perry, creator in the movie Bootmen, directed by Dein by Drayton Entertainment and premiered and is directed by Jason Moore; puppet and choreographer of TAP DOGS, has Perry and inspired by his Tap Dog ex- July 8, 2009 in Grand Bend, Ontario. The design by Rick Lyon, musical supervi- come a long way from the make-shift periences. Since its debut, TAP DOGS national tour is produced by Moonglow sion by Stephen Oremus, choreography dance school in Newcastle, a steel town has toured extensively throughout North Productions. by Ken Roberson, scenic design by Anna north of Sydney, where, as young boys, America, Europe, Australia, the Far East Avenue Q (for mature audiences) Louizos, costume design by Mirena Rada, he and the future dogs learned how to and South Africa. Thursday, March 18, 2010 | 8:00 p.m. lighting design by Howell Binkley, and tap. At the age of 17, with no opportu- Camelot Avenue Q is the smash-hit sound design by Acme Sound Partners. nities in sight for a dancing career, he Monday, November 9, 2009 | 8:00 p.m. Broadway musical about real life in New In a remarkable sweep of the earned his union papers and worked as Let the quest begin! This sumptuous tale York City, as told by a cast of people and 2004 Tony Awards, Avenue Q took the an industrial machinist for six years. He is sure to delight audiences with its soar- puppets through a hilariously irreverent, top three honors: Best Musical, Best then moved to Sydney where he tried to ing melodies, magnificent costumes and Tony-winning book and score. Avenue Q Original Score and Best Book of a Musi- break into show business. Small chorus an enduring love story set among the his- tells the story of Princeton, a bright-eyed cal. It also won the Lucille Lortel Awards parts in Broadway-style musicals led to toric grandeur of medieval England. college grad who moves to NYC with big for Outstanding New Musical for its off- Dein’s big break when he was cast in the From the celebrated team of Alan Jay dreams and a tiny bank account. The only Broadway run at the Vineyard Theatre. long-running Sydney production of 42nd Lerner and Frederick Loewe, who cre- apartment he can afford is way out on Av- Street. When it closed, Dein decided to ated the beloved musical My Fair Lady, enue Q, where everyone’s looking for the Season tickets range from $50 to $120 create a contemporary show around the comes this dazzling musical adaptation same things he is: a decent job, a stable and single event tickets range from $15 themes of his industrial experience with of T.H. White’s The Once and Future relationship, and a “purpose.” Eventu- to $40 each for all performances and are his Newcastle tap dancing mates. King, one of literature’s most cherished ally, Princeton learns to embrace the ups subject to availability. Call the Sangre de With a small government grant, fables. The idyllic kingdom of Camelot and downs of city life and realizes that Cristo Arts Center Box Office at 719-295- Dein contacted his old friends, who had is thrown into chaos when a love trian- “the real world” isn’t so bad, after all! 7222 for inquiries regarding single tickets also taken up various “real” jobs by this gle emerges between the beautiful Queen The New York Times hailed Avenue Q or season tickets. Enjoy the show! time, and formed Tap Brothers, an early Guenevere, gentle King Arthur, and dash- incarnation of TAP DOGS. From this, ing knight Lancelot. Faced with an ardu- “THE SKY IS FALLING”.. said Chicken Little Dein was offered the chance to choreo- ous moral dilemma, the noble King must Just like Chicken Little, the Emergency Preparedness, (E.P.) 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This year, nearby St. Mary’s fired and is now serving a 10-year prison house with a large cross on it, except that the barnacles uses tentacles for snatching Church sold parking for 20 pounds a day sentence. However, under Alabama law, the cross was later discovered to have food, and a 6-foot mass of snake-like ap- (about $33), even though the space of- she is still entitled to draw her $51,000 been merely placed on the photograph in pendages, writhing simultaneously, ter- fered was directly above gravesites in the salary until all legal issues are concluded, marker pen. In July 2009, a state admin- rified local beachgoers. Scientists said church’s cemetery. and Schmitz is both appealing her convic- istrative law judge finally reversed the goose barnacles usually remain on the Compelling Explanations tion and suing the school board for firing earlier approval. ocean floor. -- When motorist Timothy Perei- her. Another aspect of state law requires Leading Economic Indicators -- “Tubifex worms”: Using a ra, 19, rammed Christine Speliotis’ car the settlement of all criminal issues be- -- The Economy Is Working: (1) flexible-hose camera, public utility offi- head-on in Salem, Mass., in March, there fore the lawsuit can even be addressed. Carole Bohanan was hired among 300 cials in Raleigh, N.C., inspected a faulty was no doubt in police officers’ minds The school board, with an already limited applicants by the Wookey Hole tourist water pipe under the Cameron Village what the cause was: Pereira was driv- budget, must thus pay Schmitz and her facility in Somerset, England, in July to shopping district in April and found a ing 85 mph in a 35 mph zone and had replacement during the process. be its witch-in-residence, at a pro-rated pulsating, tennis-ball-size mass attached swerved into Speliotis’ lane. However, in -- A Canadian public employees’ annual salary of the equivalent of about to a pipe wall. Local biologists identified July, Brandon Pereira, 17, an injured pas- union local had been on strike in Toronto $83,000. The witch’s job is to linger in it as a colony of tubifex worms that navi- senger in his cousin’s car, filed a lawsuit for weeks, causing an otherwise popular the caves full-time during tourist season, gated the system until finding a propitious against Speliotis for negligence, claiming public park to fall into disuse because of looking like a hag and cackling. (2) Of- feeding spot. Officials have attempted to that if she had been quicker to get out of high grass and lack of maintenance. Fed- ficials in Heath, Ohio, might have solved assure residents that the worms are some- the way, the collision would not have oc- up neighbors brought their own mowers their budget problems. The town (popula- how no threat to water quality. curred. to the park and cleaned it up, making tion 8,500) reported in July that its new, Cutting-Edge Breakthroughs -- Failed Defenses: (1) A woman it once again a valuable community re- six-intersection traffic-camera ticketing (1) In April, researchers at the in Kansas City, Mo., told police in June source for dog-walking, ball-playing and system issued 10,000 citations in its first Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake that the reason she had stabbed her sleep- picnics. Said the local union’s president, four weeks. (Nonetheless, officials ad- City reported the ability to encase scor- walking 24-year-old boyfriend in the face in July, of the neighbors’ effort: “You mitted that was too many and were dis- pion venom in “nanoparticles” that were was that she feared he would hurt her if could use the word ‘scab.’” cussing how to ease up.) somehow able to guide the venom intra- she didn’t wake him up. (She said the Least Competent Criminals Things That Live in the Water venously to the human brain, to attack man had also just finished urinating in her Recurring Themes: (1) Lonnie -- “Goose barnacles”: A 6-foot- tumors, potentially doubling the venom’s closet.) Meckwood, 29, and Phillip Weeks, 51, long log composed of hundreds of bar- success rate. (2) A team from Britain’s Ironies were arrested in Kirkwood, N.Y., in June nacles, locked together, washed ashore University of Warwick announced in -- When the tenant failed to after allegedly robbing the Quickway April that it had built a speedy, fully func- pay $87,000 in rent in April and May Convenience Store. Their getaway ended tioning Formula 3 race car using biode- on two townhouses and a retail property about a mile from the crime scene as their gradable ingredients in the frame (includ- at Trump Plaza in New York City, the car ran out of gas, even though the Quick- H & H Farms ing carrots, potatoes and soybean foam) landlord did what Donald Trump would way is also a gas station. and chocolate oils in the fuel. surely do: It began eviction proceedings. Recurring Themes • Palisade Peaches News That Sounds Like a Joke However, the tenant in this case is Don- It should be well-known by now (1) A 114-pound tortoise, part of ald Trump’s Trump Corp., which leases to News of the Weird readers that a DNA • Pears the Zambini Family Circus performing the space from the current landlord, the test disproving fatherhood will not neces- in Madison, Wis., in July, escaped. He Trump Plaza Owners co-op. Said the co- sarily relieve a man of child-support obli- • Roasting Chilis actually made good time on his dash for op president: “If you don’t pay the rent gations. Frank Hatley’s case is especially freedom, covering two miles in six days when Donald Trump is your landlord, he alarming. He was finally released in July • Rocky Ford Melons before being spotted. (2) About 20 men comes down on you like a hammer. Well, in Cook County, Ga., but only after hav- were present for a Belgian body builders’ lo and behold....” ing spent 13 months in jail because he had championship in May when three anti- -- In July, Mexican authorities missed a few payments for another man’s • Sweet Corn doping officials arrived unexpectedly and accused one of the country’s newer drug child. Hatley had paid conscientiously, requested urine samples. 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A total of 45,609 patients with complications. Their stays in the were hospitalized for an average of 4.8 UAAAA Wants Clients To Know hospital averaged 2.5 to 3.5 days, and total days, with total charges for their care of CLIENT GRIEVANCE charges for their care approached $1.6 more than $1.4 billion. billion. “Colorado hospitals provided care If an individual believes he/she has a grievance with the service they have re- for nearly 1,500 patients on average each ceived from either the Upper Arkansas Area Agency on Aging (UAAAA) or a service More than 52,000 people were hospitalized for treatment of day last year –celebrating new lives, easing provider contracted through the UAAAA, he/she may submit a written complaint to musculoskeletal system and connective pain of the critically ill, and giving new the Director of the Area Agency on Aging within five (5) working days after the oc- tissue diseases or disorders. 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you!” Well, she isn’t me and I am proud of can hang dry-wall, change electrical out- I f these kids and besides, didn’t God say, “Be lets and replace sparkplugs in her car. there was ever fruitful and multiply!” Beyond her handi-man skills a time to lift If I featured one of my grandchil- Morgan is an accomplished athlete and our grandchil- “SHE MADE WHAT OUT dren in a Light For The Journey article it has for several years been a member of dren to Jesus OF DUCT TAPE?” would take fourteen months. However, her school varsity team in volleyball, bas- in prayer, this I will forgo that idea as I would surely ketball, and softball. She has amazing is it. SEPTEMBER, 2009 strength and holds the school record for The news was expected but the have fewer readers than grandchildren by The world looks bleak and fore- the end of that time if I did it. Not that dead lifting. One of her athletic favorites boding. A dark cloud seems to be closing text tone startled me because I was en- is repelling off cliffs several hundred feet grossed in prayer when it arrived. I read it would be difficult because they are all in all around but our God is greater and unique and amazing individuals. high. An avid hiker and camper, Morgan He admonishes us to pray without ceasing. the message and smiled. Aaliyah Rae - 7 has covered hundreds of miles of rugged pounds - 6 ounces - 18 inches long. It was Before you turn the page, let me assure Our grand- you, I enjoy your company too much to terrain with her dad and brothers, scal- children need the announcement from my grandson, ing mountains, fording streams and rivers Dustin and his wife Amanda of the birth do that to you. I told an old friend at the spiritual guid- school reunion who was sharing pictures and sleeping in a backpack hammock in ance and con- of their baby girl, my fifth great grand- the wilderness. She has seen country most baby. of her five grandchildren. “I don’t carry sistent prayer. pictures of my grandchildren. I don’t have people will never see. There is hope I don’t like the “texting” thing but Morgan had the most unusual it seems to be the only way grandchildren a purse big enough for all the pictures I through the would like to show off and furthermore, prom dress, no doubt, than any young Lord Jesus know how to communicate these days so woman in America. She made it herself. I replied by texting my joy and congratu- I want to keep my friends!” Neverthe- Christ for less, there is one young lady you will enjoy It was hot pink and lime green. She also these upcom- lations! Except for made the stole for her shoulders and her this method of meeting. Her name is Morgan. ing genera- All of my grandchildren are a little gutsy date’s tie. The dress was as unique as Mor- tions and he communicating, gan and astounded even her grandmoth- this has for me like their grandmother but Morgan prob- has given us ably heads the pack. She would jump at er because she made it out of duct tape. a mandate to become “old hat” That’s right! Hot pink and lime green duct as some might say, the chance to dive out of an airplane (no pray for them. pun intended). I attended her high school tape! Please make a difference in the lives of your after 14 grand- Morgan is passionate about her children and now graduation in May. proginy through prayer. God is faithful In her 18 years, working along- country and is following in her dad’s foot- and WILL keep His promise to complete 5 great grandchil- steps by choosing to serve in the military. dren. I shared this side her dad, Kelly, Morgan learned the the work He has begun in our children, how-to’s of every “handi-man” project She enlisted in the US Coast Guard and grandchildren and those to follow. Phil. number recently went to boot camp in August. I am proud at a school reun- she will encounter the rest of her life, in- 1:6 says: Being confident of this, that He cluding mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, of this precious young woman who loves who began a good work in you will carry it ion and was told, Jesus, her family and her country. She “Jan, I wouldn’t tell people that if I were painting, and more. She recently taught on to completion until the day of Christ Je- her friend how to change oil in his car. She will serve proudly and represent us well. sus.” This is a promise you can claim for I believe Morgan will be a godly influence your grandchildren. When I pray this to those around her, standing firm in her verse back to the Lord, I insert a grand- beliefs and setting an example that will child’s name in place of you. “I am confi- draw others to Jesus. She is an incredible dent of this, that You who began a good work young lady with an exciting future before in Morgan will carry it on to completion un- her and as her grandmother, I am proud of til the day of Christ Jesus.” This is a wonder- her amazing accomplishments. ful way to pray for our proginy or anyone - “Door through Door” Service I don’t see my grandchildren else. It is God’s promise to us, prayed back - Friendly, Responsive Drivers much as they are scattered around the to Him. - Errand & Concierge Service country. However, my prayer is that in There is power in praying Scrip- some way, I have instilled the importance ture because it is GOD’S words. The work - Late Model, Comfortable Cars of prayer in their hearts. When they need He will complete begins through prayer. prayer they call or text and let me know. I And it is not God’s will that any of our Call today for a free quote believe they are confident of my prayers for grandchildren or children perish so we can and more information. them and know I am always glad to pray pray this prayer with confidence. When for specific needs when they contact me. you get impatient and it seems impossible And when they do, I have all assurance that God could be working, remember that God has already heard their prayer these are His words. The Lord is not slow need. Ps 103:17-18 But from everlast- in keeping his promise, as some under- ing to everlasting the LORD’s love is with stand slowness. He is patient with you, not those who fear him, and his righteousness wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to with their children’s children-- with those come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9 NIV who keep his covenant and remember to All drivers and If you have a grandchild who obey his precepts. NIV wants to dive out of an airplane, hang from vehicles are bonded, Your grandchildren are your licensed and insured. a cliff or make a prom dress out of duct crown no matter how they dress, wear tape or something that is totally beyond their hair or what kind music they listen your capacity to comprehend, rejoice! to. (Prov 17:6 Children’s children are a God has blessed you with a unique and in- 719-543-1996 crown to the aged, NIV) Do you pray for triguing grandchild. He has also made you them? aware that you might just need to pray a little extra hard or more often for this one!

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Jan McLaughlin is Director of Prayer For Prisoners International and can be reached at 719-275-6971 or by e-mail, [email protected].

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Animal Magnetism during the first part of the film. outraged by the actions of When “X-Men Origins: Jackman takes full opportuni- his older brother, Victor, Wolverine” ended, I whispered to my ty to display his considerable animal played by Liev Schrieber husband, “And then what happened?” magnetism again as Logan, a mutant (“The Omen”) in his most – which proves this movie definitely had with retractable claws that appear under intense film performance me hooked and eager for another chapter times of great stress, who first came to to date. Tracing Logan’s of Wolverine’s history. Granted, I’m an U.S. moviegoers’ attention in the original history back though time, avid Hugh Jackman fan more than an “X-Men” film. He also gets a chance this exciting prequel pres- “X-Men” groupie, and “Origins” boasts to show Logan’s tender side -- before ents a montage of the many lots of great sequences showing Jackman becoming the indestructible Wolverine wars he and his broth- in all his glory. But it also excels in char- -- in lovely scenes with Lynn Collins er took part in. Finally, acter and story development, especially (“Bug”). And Jackman excels as a sibling Logan becomes disgusted with all the carnage and walks away from it, which Garden & Spa Center doesn’t sit well with Victor nor with William Stryker (Danny Huston, almost as menacing here as in “30 Days of Night”), a mili- tary commander experi- menting with mutants as soldiers. After settling down for a long peaceful 25% off storewide. life with Kayla (Collins), Excluding spas, spa chemicals, bulk soil and mulches, hydroponics, delivery and an act of horrific violence Bringing a high level of energy to their planting, and rock and flagstone. Sale dates are Aug 22 thru Sept 5. sends our hero on a mission of revenge. 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