Jubilación* News from the Retirees Association

Volume 33, No. 2 January 2012

A MESSAGE FROM 53 departments these difficult times, the UA has UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA • Eliminated one college (Uni- been achieving distinctions never- PRESIDENT EUGENE versity College) before-seen in our history. SANDER • Consolidated four colleges into one (now Colleges of This year, the UA is seeing record: Even after Massive Budget Cuts, Letters, Arts, and Science) enrollment, numbers of applicants, the Future is Bright at UA • Centralized major informa- research performance, diversity, tion technology, data analysis numbers of national scholars and The past several years have been an and administrative staffing access to a University degree. extraordinarily functions With an improving budget outlook challenging • Eliminated multiple senior- for the state this year, we are op- time for all level positions timistic that our greatest financial of American • Deferred maintenance on challenges are behind us. higher educa- buildings and equipment; cut tion, and es- library acquisitions; reduced The University is moving boldly pecially chal- custodial services; and made forward to address Arizona’s great- lenging at the other operational reductions est challenges such as economic University of development, border issues, ru- Arizona. While In addition, the University has ral health, physician availability, the economic imposed multiple budget reduc- agriculture, water use, arid lands downturn and tions to every unit on campus, management and environmental massive state raised tuition and instituted an sustainability. These and other is- budget cuts have certainly impacted early retirement program for sues that threaten Arizona’s quality the UA, responsible fiscal and faculty. In the midst of these of life are the problems the UA is strategic planning have placed the extraordinary cuts, the University uniquely positioned to solve. University in a position to remain took an approach that it would one of the nation’s great public uni- continue to invest in areas of versities. strength and protect academic quality at all costs. The budget cuts that have occurred at the UA are unprecedented in the The UA continues to strive to UARA history of this institution. Over the differentiate selectively its high- MISSION STATEMENT past three years, the University’s quality undergraduate, graduate state budget has been cut more than and professional degree pro- Purpose: to foster the benefit, $182 million, a reduction in excess grams to be among the best in interests, and well-being of the of 41%. The University has taken the country, while focusing on retired faculty and staff of the major steps in response to the fund- issues of importance to Arizona University of Arizona through so- ing reductions even as enrollment citizens. cial, educational, and promotional has continued to increase, including: activities, as well as to encourage • Reduced our workforce by more We are a fiscally conservative continuing contact between retir- than 600 state-funded positions institution, and this approach ees and the University. • Closed, merged or consolidated protected us from suffering an 58 programs even greater impact from the • Closed, merged or consolidated state budget cuts. Even during *JUBILACIÓN (HOO BEE LAH SEEOWN) = RETIREMENT Page 2 Jubilación January 2012

TABLE OF CONTENTS A MESSAGE FROM THE UARA PRESIDENT News from ASRS 3 George Evanoff, the University of Arizona Retirees Association Defining Membership Year 3 The Executive Committee and Advisory Council UARA Website 4 wish you health, happiness and quiet times in this new year. University Historical Observations 4 One of the changes made in the bylaws last spring Diagnosing Dementia 6 was to expand the membership qualification to include retired university employees from around Humanities Seminars 6 the nation who are living and working in Tucson and may want to participate in our activities. Re- Grandchildren 7 tired members of university-affiliated units (e.g., UA Foundation, ROTC, Steward Observatory) are also Whatever Happened to Jo Henry 8 eligible for membership. If you are aware of any of these persons, please urge them to become active in 50th Arizona State Legislature 9 UARA.

Alberts’ Seminar 10 Dr. David Alberts, director of the Arizona Cancer Center, will speak on “Diet, Exercise and Cancer, Winter Luncheon 11 What Can Science Tell Us,” on January 18 at the Randolph Park complex. Check page 10 for signup instructions. Jane Dugas, assisted by Dianne Bret Harte, is ar- UPCOMING EVENTS ranging the upcoming luncheons - our old favorite, the Tanque Verde Guest Ranch, on January 26 and the Manning House, a new site, on April 28. Join us January 10 UARA Council meeting for enjoyable experiences. (Swede Johnson 303) January 14-29 Tucson Senior Olympic Festival The Benefits Information Committee,Leonor Ben- (50+ years; tucsonseniorgames.org) itez, chair, Marty Killhullen and Roger Caldwell, January 18 Speaker: Dr. Alberts, continues to update the website information section. Diet, Exercise and Cancer Check the website notice box in this issue. January 26 Luncheon, Tanque Verde Guest Ranch Scholarship chair Dusty Johnson reports that this February 14 UARA Council meeting year’s scholarships have been awarded. Donations March 3 Cats in the Community, volunteer to to the UARA Irving Yall Book Scholarship and the work beside UA students/faculty on UARA T.R. Rehm Graduate Scholarship can be public project made through the UA Foundation and are tax de- (catsincommunity.Arizona.edu ductible. Your contributions are making a difference or 626-4671) in the lives of these students. March 10/11 Festival of Books March 13 UARA Council meeting In closing, encourage your retired university friends April 10 UARA Council meeting and anyone you know in the new eligible categories April 28 Luncheon, Manning House to join UARA. We also urge you to become in- May 8 UARA Council meeting volved as a member in one of our committees. Note: Council meetings are at 9 a.m., 1125 N. Vine Call the UARA office at 325-4366. (west of the Poetry Center) January 2012 Jubilación Page 3 2018. Contribution rates will more than one year. All member- then begin to decrease slowly. ships expire on June 30 of the year Of course, one must always stated. add the caveat that projections might change in the intervening The membership year of UARA is years. However, right now it is the same as the fiscal year of the good news! UA - July 1 to June 30. There are changes in the member renewal Editor - For Thought. When process in how and when we Left to right, new retiree and a UARA member queried why contact you. In spring 2012, you UARA member Loretta there was not a woman among will receive a renewal notice and McKenzie, David Yetman, Jean the twelve members of the a confirmation of your member Jacobs (Loretta’s mother). ASRS Board of Trustees and status and address. Life members the Executive Staff, listed in will receive a letter of member November speaker David the last Financial Horizons, confirmation, but not a renewal Yetman shared his amazing the reply was a definite answer notice. A reminder will also be knowledge of desert life from cannot be provided . . . “per- in the April issue of Jubilación. cacti and lizards to sand dunes. haps one has not shown inter- Renewals must be made by June A mini-lesson occurred when est. We would encourage any 30 to ensure you will receive the a small lizard was found in the person qualified to be a mem- September Jubilación. meeting room. Yetman told the ber of the board to attend the audience about the lizard, then monthly meetings.” gently escorted it out to the golf course and set it free. His new ELIMINATING PBS program, entitled In the FORMAT CHANGES UNWANTED PHONE Americas with David Yetman AND DEFINING A CALLS will premiere in early 2012. MEMBERSHIP YEAR Roger Caldwell George Evanoff, president The U.S. Federal Trade Com- This is the second Jubilación is- mission operates the “DO NOT NEWS FROM ASRS CALL” list. Telemarketers can Keith Meredith sue with the new format incor- porating suggestions from the still call, but the number is small- If you missed the September Jubilación Advisory Committee er, their calling hours are restrict- 28, 2011 issue of Lo Que Pasa, - a larger font for all pages, a ed, they must tell you it is a sales please note it now. Paul Mat- changed font for the title, and call, and who is calling and why. son, ASRS Director, announced movement of the UARA logo You must re-register your phone that the rate of return for the to the right side of the mast- number every 5 years. Call toll- ASRS Pension Trust Fund for head. free 1-888-382-1222 or go to the the last fiscal year ending June website at donotcall.gov to regis- 30 was 24.6%. Compared to Your printed mailing address ter. For the website, you need to similar large public funds with has changed slightly begin- submit your email address and for assets exceeding $1 billion, ning with this issue. After your the phone call, you have to call ASRS would fall in the top 6% name, there is a statement of from the actual phone. You will or 14% depending on which of when your current membership get an immediate confirmation. two available databases is used. expires. For lifetime members The DO NOT CALL registry does This follows the previous year’s it indicates LM. Free member- not include cell phone numbers return of 14.9%. The primary ship for the FY 2011 retirees is (for more information on cell effect of this exceptional return indicated by Free 12, meaning phones see ftc.gov/opa/2005/04/ is that we will see rising con- your free membership expires dnc.htm). However, telemarketers tribution rates peak earlier than June 30, 2012. For all other are prohibited from using auto- anticipated. Based on this lat- members it indicates Exp 12 mated dialers to call cell phones est return, ASRS now projects (to indicate expiring June 30, and that stops most marketing that contribution rates will peak 2012). In some cases, the date calls to cell phones. To report a in 2014 as compared to the will be a year or two into the telephone scam, call the FTC at previous projection of the year future as some people paid for 1-877-FTC-HELP or go to ftc. gov. Page 4 Jubilación January 2012

Agricultural Experiment Sta- by three prominent citizens HAVE YOU VISITED THE tion and the Experiment Sta- (involved in mining, the leg- UARA WEBSITE? tion had to be under a College islature, and real estate), not a of Agriculture. Therefore, the group of gamblers as is com- uara.arizona.edu first UA units were the Agri- monly believed. However, cultural Experiment Station almost everyone gambled in Highlights include: and a College of Agriculture, those days, including Wyatt • Medical insurance options quickly followed by a College Earp of Tombstone. The land • Past issues of Jubilación of Mines. Interestingly, the was a 40-acre tract 1.25 miles • Discussions on travel or books first territorial governor John from downtown. Tucson • Transitions to retirement Goodwin was talking about a wanted the capitol returned (it • Resources for retirees university in 1864 and remind- was then in Prescott but had ed lawmakers about the Morrill been in Tucson from 1867 Act of 1862 (also known as the until 1878). When that failed, THE UNIVERSITY OF Land Grant Act). Tucson representatives re- ARIZONA: SOME quested and got the university. The first UA employee was HISTORICAL Frank Gulley, in 1890, as di- When were the first class OBSERVATIONS rector of the Experiment Sta- and the first degree given? Roger L. Caldwell tion and dean of the College of The university charter was Roger Caldwell is Professor Emeritus Agriculture. Gulley became 1885, but the first admitted of Soil, Water and Environmental Sci- chair of the faculty. He then student was in 1891. Part of ence. He also served in several admin- hired the director of the School the university was a “prepara- istrative roles and was at the UA from of Mines and dean of the Col- tory school,” the equivalent 1967 until his 2003 retirement. In June lege of Mines; there was also of a high school, as there 2010, he completed a 269-page his- a Preparatory School for the were only two high schools tory of the College of Agriculture and first 23 years. In 1894, it was in the state (none in Tucson). Life Sciences from 1980 to 2010. Part decided the institution needed The initial enrollment was of the book includes the early history a president. The two candi- 6 university students and 26 of the University of Arizona and how dates for the office of president preparatory school students. it made the transition from a regional were the dean of the College of The preparatory school ended teaching institution to an international Agriculture and the dean of the and the first departments were research institution. College of Mines. The mines defined in 1915 (before then guy, Theodore Comstock, was they were just areas of study). The book is History of the College of a better campaigner and was The first bachelors degree was Agriculture and Life Sciences 1980- hired as the first president; he in 1895, the first masters in 2010 and is available for $15 from the quickly fired the ag guy, who 1903, and the first Ph.D. in CALSmart (cals.arizona.edu/pubs, had been the one that hired 1920. search for “history”) or a shorter (24 him. A year later Comstock pp.) version is available as a free PDF resigned as president. When and how did the UA file from (cals.arizona.edu/dean). change from a regional Did two gamblers really give teaching institution to an Why was the UA established and the land for the UA? Did international research uni- what was its initial focus? It was Tucson really want the In- versity? It took two presi- to be a School of Mines. Old Main sane Asylum? Questions like dents and almost 30 years was partly built when the Board of this are hard to answer. It de- to do this. President Harvill Regents ran out of money, but they pends on which history account decided in 1958 to hire six had already made a plaque to put you read, and rumors have department heads of science on the building indicating School of crept into our common recalls and engineering, because it Mines. In 1889, the Board of Re- and much of our documenta- was time for Arizona to have a gents found they could get federal tion. The best answer for both research institution (ASU was money to complete the building. questions is No, and the best a teachers college until 1958). The funding source was the Hatch source is Mitchell (reference 2 Harvill could do this because Act of 1887, but that required an below). The land was donated he had served as the Arizona January 2012 Jubilación Page 5 director of Office of Price Ad- Graduate Interdisciplinary Stud- new base and sustained the change ministration (OPA) in WW II ies. Harvill served as president by making quality the foundation (the OPA set price controls on for 20 years, the longest serving of the university. The major in- non-agricultural products and UA president. creases in research expenditures rationed consumer goods) and for the UA, compared to research he knew everyone in the state. John Schaefer became head of expenditure totals of all universi- He also had experience at other the Chemistry Department in ties, occurred from 1956 to about universities as a summer school 1968, reportedly because he 1982. In the nearly 30 years since teacher, as it was too hot to re- was a neutral person within the then the UA percentage of research main in Tucson in the summer. department and could get along expenditures of all universities has with the “new” and “old” ap- been about the same. The next big Harvill was elected by the proaches to research and teach- change will involve focusing on in- College of Business faculty ing. Two years later he was stitutional sustainability and insti- to serve on the first university appointed dean of the College of tutional transformation in a world planning committee. It was Liberal Arts in 1970 (no search that is undergoing major change. called the “Future Development committee), and one and one- Education is not immune to these of the University of Arizona” half years later he was appointed changes. - and was set up by President president (search committee). Atkinson in 1946 (the Faculty Where can I get more informa- Senate was formed the fol- tion about the history of the UA? lowing year). The committee He served as president for 11 There are a number of books or report was 234 pages and did years, the second longest term lengthy articles about the early uni- a wonderful job of assessing president in UA history. He versity. Some that are especially the university and what it does, substantially increased the qual- useful in understanding how events why and how it should change. ity of faculty by having every occurred or how the university However, one and one-half candidate interviewed by either culture evolved include: years into the three-year com- the president or the provost (who 1. Ball, Phyllis, 1986. A Photo- mittee effort Harvill had to was Al Weaver, one of the six graphic History of the University of resign because he was appoint- department heads Harvill hired). Arizona: 1885-1985. University ed dean of Liberal Arts (no Schaefer also made some im- of Arizona Foundation. search committee). Then one mediate cultural changes - he 2. Mitchell, Margaret. 1985. “The and one-half years later, he was stopped city traffic on the mall, founding of the University of Ari- appointed president (no search eliminated the requirement for zona 1885-1894.” Journal of the committee). When he became faculty and staff to work half a Southwest. 27 (1) 5-36. president in 1951, he had a day on Saturday, and changed the 3. Rice, Virginia. 1978. “The recent (two-year old) plan- institutional company we keep Agricultural Experiment Station: ning report to consider. Seven by moving our athletic affiliation A History to 1917.” Journal of the years later (1958), he made six from the mountain states (WAC) Southwest. 20 (2) 123-140. significant appointments for to pacific states (PAC). He also 4. Rochlin, Jay. 1997. Race & department heads (there were proposed and funded the creation Class on Campus: Conversations no search committees). He of the retirees association, now with Ricardo’s Daughter. UA also brought in retired senior UARA. Press. 178. people from other universi- 5. Van Metre, Patricia. 1990. ties - examples: Larry Gould It took these two presidents to George Garner Harvill: In Her in Geology, Willis Lamb in transform the UA. Harvill began Own Words. 224 (George was Physics, Ruben Gustafson and the change and convinced every- President Harvill’s wife). Carl Marvel in Chemistry, Herb one, in and out of the university, Carter in central administration. that it was time for such change, Marvel and Carter were from and that we had to hire some key the University of Illinois (both and effective people (the major Happy New knew Schaefer when he was a change in numbers of gradu- graduate student). Harvill es- ate degrees awarded took place tablished a number of colleges from the early 1950s to the early Year 2012 and centers and the Office of 1970s). Schaefer built on this Page 6 Jubilación January 2012

DIAGNOSING DEMENTIA mistakes with finances, or have *Part 2 (spring 2012 issue) will Part 1 of a 3-part series* by money tasks recently been reas- discuss types of dementia and Rosemary Browne, MD, signed to the spouse? Has the epidemiology; Part 3 (Fall 2012) Geriatrics Section patient done something unsafe, will discuss treatment and pre- like leaving the stove on or for- vention. As we age, it is normal to notice getting to lock up at night? Has memory problems. Names might he/she gotten lost while driving, not come as easily to us. Some- or gotten confused in a comfort- FROM SOPHOCLES TO times we walk into a room and able or well-known setting? If GENE KELLY forget what we were going to do. these problems are happening, Kerstin Miller, Coordinator We might forget the details of an then the diagnosis of dementia important event from many years should be entertained. The UA’s Humanities Spring ago. This is a normal part of Seminars program is offering aging and something that we all If a patient/family reports cogni- a variety of thought-provoking experience. tive dysfunction in at least two classes for adults in literature, of the areas outlined above, and fine arts, geopolitics, classics, Many older adults bring up the is- confirms that daily function- film and more. All seminars sue of memory problems during a ing is affected, the next step is are led by UA faculty members provider visit, with the worry that to perform a dementia screen. and will be held in the Dorothy they are developing dementia. In There are many questionnaires Rubel Room in the Helen S. some cases, family members will to assess cognitive function, Schaefer Building at 1508 East raise this concern during an office and these can be administered Helen Street. Parking is across visit, as the patient is seemingly in about ten minutes during an the street in the Highland Ga- unaware of the problem. outpatient visit. Most are scored rage. on a 30-point scale, with adjust- When does memory impairment ments made for educational MONDAYS, Twentieth Cen- cross the line, from “normal ag- level. In general, a score from tury Art Movements, Paul Ivey, ing” to a medical problem? As a 25-30 is usually considered School of Art, 9 - noon, January first step, health providers try to normal. A score of 23-24 is 23 - April 2; identify at least one other area of usually called “mild cognitive Two Hundred Years of Franz cognitive dysfunction in addition impairment,” and can indicate a Liszt, Jay Rosenblatt, Music to memory. In particular, we look pre-dementia phase. As scores History, 1 to 3 p.m., January 30 for aphasia, apraxia, agnosia, and/ decline below 20, there is a cor- - February 20 (four week or a decline in executive func- relation with the severity of the seminar); tion. Aphasia is a problem with dementia. Of note, the clinician TUESDAYS, Dancin’ Fools - language, with naming objects also evaluates for symptoms The Art of Fred Astaire and and recalling appropriate words. and signs of depression, which Gene Kelly, Richard T. Hanson, Apraxia is forgetting how to per- can often present in older adults Theatre Arts, January 24 - April form routine and well-rehearsed as memory loss and inability to 3, Section 1, 9 - noon, Section 2, daily tasks (like brushing your concentrate. 1 - 4 p.m.; teeth or cooking a meal). Agno- WEDNESDAYS, Classic Com- sia is an inability to recognize Next, there are a few diagnostic edies of European Theatre, previously familiar people and tests performed to evaluate for Patrick Baliani, English, 9 - things. Executive function de- reversible causes of demen- noon, January 25 - April 4, scribes being able to formulate tia. These include testing for James Joyce’s Ulysses, Peter and carry out a plan. If there is hypothyroidism, Vitamin B12 Medine, English, 1 - 4 p.m., dysfunction in one of these areas, deficiency, and occasionally January 25 - April 4; in addition to memory problems, for heavy metals or infectious THURSDAYS, Tolstoy’s Rus- then the diagnosis dementia diseases (e.g., Lyme, syphilis). sia, Adele Barker, Russian and should be considered. A non-contrast computerized Slavic Studies, 9 - 11 a.m., Janu- tomography exam of the head is ary 26 - April 5; The next step in evaluating for ordered to evaluate for strokes, FRIDAYS, Ancient Drama and dementia is to assess if these tumors, bleeding or water in the Modern Evocations in Drama problems are affecting every day brain. Most often, these tests and Film, Bella Vivante, Clas- function. Has the patient made are normal. January 2012 Jubilación Page 7 sics, 9 - noon, January 20 - grandparents get legal custody case of “nose or tongue rings.” April 6. of the child, they and the child are at the whim of Sally who A new device allows contributions For more information: can suddenly reappear to take to go into a fund to help the child http://hsp.arizona.edu, the child weeks, months, or pay college tuition. Known as 529 (520)626-7845 or years later. Some states have accounts they offer solid tax advan- [email protected] “permanent guardianships” but tages, with earnings tax deferred or adoption is the best choice. (If tax-free if used for tuition or other Sally does get her act together, approved uses. GRANDCHILDREN the grandparents can return Kenney Hegland, J.E. Rodgers the child to her.) As to help in If you die without a will, your chil- professor emeritus, Law In- raising grandchildren, contact dren, not your grandchildren, will struction Grandparent Information Center get what you have. If you have ad- (GIC) [email protected] or Genera- opted your grandchildren, they will After all the years, the hard tions United at www.gu.org and split the goodies with your other work, the alarm clocks, suc- local support groups. children - their parents. If you do cesses, and failures, it has not want either to happen, you need finally become our turn, our Financial help. If you retire a Will or a Living Trust. time to sit quietly with grand- and your children are under 18 children as they drift off, hav- (or disabled), they may be en- Visitation. Most states have laws ing said goodnight to the moon, titled to Social Security benefits. that allow judges to order grand- whispering, “Hush.” Well, This applies to adopted children parent visitations over the objec- maybe not! as well. Local welfare offices tions of the parents. These are very and your Pima Council on Ag- narrow as much discretion is given Raising Grandchildren (while ing (790-7262) may have good the parent. Rather than contact- they raise cain): Legal Cus- tips on finding needed support. ing a lawyer, try to get into family tody. Thousands of grandpar- counseling. ents are raising their grand- Gifts, Trusts, and Inheri- children. The legal problem tances. You can give a certain Death of a Parent. When a par- is that physical custody is not amount to anyone without any ent dies, the survivor automatically legal custody and this can lead tax ramifications. The current assumes legal and physical custody to problems--doctors, dentists, amount is around $12,000 per of the child, even if there has been school officials, and candle- year ($24,000 for a couple). I a prior divorce which gave custody stick makers, may require hesitate to give an exact figure, to the other parent. If both parents parental consent. If the child’s what with Washington in tur- die, the Probate Court will appoint stay is temporary, over the moil. The person getting the a guardian for the child and usu- summer or until the parents can gift need pay no tax and, as to ally, but not always, the court will relocate, the parents should no- your tax liability, amounts you follow the wishes of the parents tify doctors and school officials give over the amount indicated expressed in their wills. Encourage of the arrangement and ask if go against your lifetime exemp- your children to nominate guard- something more than notifica- tion as it applies to estate taxes ians in their Wills (short of that, tion is required. A backup “To which most of us will never a brief letter will help). This will Whom it May Concern” letter exceed. avoid nasty fights between sets of should help as well (notarized grandparents or others. is best, bells and whistles al- Of course, you do not want to ways impress the reluctant.) give grandchildren money to Abused or Neglected Grand- buy Ipods and Apps. Consider children. Report your fears to Long time stays are more a trust that will begin paying out Child Protective Services. They tricky. Sally, 22 and unwed, when they are in their twenties will investigate. The reports are leaves her six-month-old baby but before that, only in the case confidential. If your fears are with her parents “until she can of emergencies. A good lawyer confirmed, there will be a court work things out.” She has an will help draft a clause causing hearing with the State as the mov- irregular work history, a drug the entire thing to forfeit and go problem, a skuzzy boyfriend, to the Humane Society in the and a nose ring. Unless the (continued on page 8) Page 8 Jubilación January 2012 (Grandchildren continued from ation. She accepted the offer and handles the auditing of mem- page 7) which started her on a journey of bers’ points for year-end awards. ing party and you might not be increasing responsibility in Uni- Her sons and grandchildren are involved at all. The judge may versity administration - first in tops in their fields of barrel rac- order counseling in the hopes of Admissions and then in the Regis- ing and pole bending, garnering keeping the family together or trar’s office. top honors. Their prizes have remove the children temporar- included everything from three- ily to live with other relatives or In 1967, when Windsor asked wheelers to TV sets, but mostly foster parents while the parents her to transfer from the Registrar saddles. How many saddles do work out their problems. In ex- Data Processing section of his they have now (for their eight treme cases, parental rights may office to the administrative area, horses)? “Holy cow,” she says, be severed and the children put she became involved in the op- “I haven’t any idea. One horse for adoption. erations, personnel, and budget alone has earned 50 saddles.” demands of that department as One of her grandson’s winning The worry. Grandparents well as all aspects of faculty gov- saddles has “a lot of bling,” she worry, even if things are go- ernance until the Faculty Office explains. Henry is also active in ing swimmingly. Do yourself a was created in 1984. She became the Mission View Saddle Club, favor. Turn in early, “Hush.” and has remained close to Dean where she writes the newsletter Windsor since those years. She and keeps all point records. All For more advice, see Hegland recently helped him celebrate his of these activities involve a fair and Fleming, New Times, New 90th birthday. bit of traveling. Challenges: Law and Advice for Savvy Seniors and Their Fami- Henry was asked to work with At the time she retired, she also lies or go to Professor Hegland’s David Butler on coordinating the became membership chair for the website to see free videos on 1989 UA United Way Campaign, UA Retirees Association. She elder law topics: which was already behind sched- inherited a box of paper records heglandlaw.com. ule, but they completed the goal and converted them to a sophis- on time. “If I was ever going to ticated digital system before giv- have a heart attack, it would have ing up the position this year. WHATEVER HAPPENED been then!” she laughs. The UA TO… received a distinguished award In case one thinks she has too JO HENRY from United Way for that ac- much leisure time, Henry also Susan Green, editor, College of complishment. Not surprisingly, volunteers with the Marana Education retiree Henry was then asked to co-chair Police Department, taking on the UA’s Food Bank Drive the whatever’s needed, most often Jo Henry’s career at the UA following year, which resulted relating to data processing. began in one of the UA’s most success- while ful drives. Jo Henry’s record of “As I look back, I think Dean she was achievements did not go unno- Windsor really determined my a se- ticed. She was awarded the Out- destiny,” she says. Happily, Jo nior at standing Staff Award in 1983 by Henry’s destiny proved to be a Tucson the Alumni Association, in 1991 challenging, valuable, and highly High, at the University Award for Excel- rewarding one. the top lence, and in 1996 and 1997, the of her Registrars’ Award for Excellence. class in OPPORTUNITY secre- On retiring in 1998, Henry merely tarial turned her energies in another Jubilación editor position studies direction. With a husband and (volunteer) 3 issues/year and with two sons dedicated to horseback riding and competitions, she Editorial experience a scholarship in hand. She was required recommended by her teacher and threw herself into that world. subsequently invited by David Every month she announces at the Contact: George Evanoff at L. Windsor to join him in the events held by the Cowboy Cow- 325-4366 Admissions Office upon gradu- girl Barrel Racing Association January 2012 Jubilación Page 9

50TH ARIZONA STATE LEGISLATURE (www.azleg.gov) January 2011 - January 2013

Southern Arizona Legislative Districts (Tucson Office) 400 W. Congress St., #201, 85701 Senators/Representatives, 398-6000, FAX for both, 398-6028; Phoenix Office: State Capitol, Senate Wing/House Wing, 1700 W. Washington 85007; Toll free telephone line 1-800-352-8404 # Name/Party Email Phone FAX (602-926) (602-417) 23 Sen. Steve Smith (R) [email protected] 5685 3167 Rep. (R) [email protected] 3012 3123 Rep. (R) [email protected] 5761 3023 25 Sen. (R) [email protected] 5895 3025 Rep. Peggy Judd (R) [email protected] 5836 3125 Rep. David Stevens (R) [email protected] 4321 3146 26 Sen. Al Melvin (R) [email protected] 4326 3159 Rep. Vic Williams (R) [email protected] 5839 3026 Rep. Terri Proud (R) [email protected] 3398 3126 27 Sen. Olivia Cajero Bedford (D) [email protected] 5835 3027 Rep. Sally Ann Gonzales (D) [email protected] 3278 3127 Rep. Macario Saldate IV (D) [email protected] 4171 3162 28 Sen. Paula Aboud (D) [email protected] 5262 926-3429 Rep. (D) [email protected] 3300 3028 Rep. Steve Farley (D) [email protected] 3022 3128 29 Sen. Linda Lopez (D) [email protected] 4089 3029 Rep. Matt Heinz (D) [email protected] 3424 3129 Rep. Daniel Patterson (D) [email protected] 5342 3169 30 Sen. Frank Antenori (R) [email protected] 5683 3269 Rep. Ted Vogt (R) [email protected] 3235 3030 Rep. David Gowan (R) [email protected] 3312 3130

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Senators: 6 year terms: U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C., 20510 www.senate.gov John McCain (R) www.mccain.senate.gov 407 W. Congress St., #103,Tucson,85701,670-6334; John Kyle (R) www.kyl.senate.gov 6840 N. Oracle Rd., #150, Tucson, 85704, 575-8633 Representatives: 2-year terms; House of Representatives, Washington, D.C. 20515 1. Paul Gosar (R) www.gosar.house.gov Flagstaff, 928-214-6055 2. Trent Franks (R) www.house.gov/franks Glendale, 623-776-7911 3. Ben Quayle (R) www.quayle.house.gov Phoenix, 602-263-5300 4. Ed Pastor (D) www.pastor.house.gov Phoenix, 602-256-0551 5. David Schweikert (R) www.schweikert.house.gov Scottsdale, 480-946-2411 6. Jeff Flake (R) www.flake.house.gov Mesa, 480-833-0092 7. Raul M. Grijalva (D) www.grijalva.house.gov 810 E. 22d St., #102, 85713, 622-6788 8. Gabrielle Giffords (D) www.giffords.house.gov 3945 E. Ft. Lowell, #211, 85712, 881-3588 Page 10 Jubilación January 2012

FROM THE EDITOR. With the March issue, I will be completing my ninth and final year as editor of Jubilación. The newsletter is the result of multiple contributions. First, the writers, especially: Keith Meredith, who has kept us ap- prised of ASRS happenings through the years; Kenney Hegland who provides us with free legal advice; Su- san Green with the interviews for Whatever Happened To…; Rosemary Browne, addressing aging issues; Uwe Fink, Bob Sankey, who have kept us apprised of legislation affecting retirees, and the many other contributors from UARA, too numerous to mention here. Then, there are those who have helped get the newsletter into its final form: Proofreaders James Burke, Jr., (content) and Leland Pederson, Jean Discorfa- no, who transforms the content into attractive columns and headings, and Procurement and Contracting for its excellent and timely service. What a pleasure it has been to work with these talented individuals. My heartfelt thanks to all the contributors and to the readers who have indicated their enjoyment of the newslet- ter. The volunteer editor position is now open. If you have an interest and would like more information, please call George Evanoff at 325-4366 or email: [email protected].

UARA WINTER LECTURE Can Diet and Exercise Prevent Cancer? with Dr. David Alberts Regents Professor of Medicine, Pharmacology, Nutritional Sciences, and Public Health and Director of the Arizona Cancer Center Wednesday, January 18, 10 a.m. Randolph Golf Courses Complex, Cactus Room* 600 S. Alvernon Way *NEW ROOM Park in the same parking lot. Walk through the gates and continue to the south end of the building (“Administrative Offices”). Look for a UARA sign. 3 ways to RSVP Please give name and number attending no later than Friday, January 14. Phone UARA office at 325-4366 Email: [email protected] Visit UARA website: uara.arizona.edu January 2012 Jubilación Page 11

RESERVATION FORM FOR WINTER LUNCHEON (Please print as you would like it on the nametag.) Retiree/Surviving Spouse ______Address______Telephone______Email ______Guest Name #1 ______Guest Name #2 ______Enclosed is a check for $______made payable to UARA ($18.00 per person). Mail check and form to Dianne Bret Harte, PO Box 40380, Tucson AZ 85717 (cut along line) ______UARA WINTER LUNCHEON Thursday, January 26, 2012 TANQUE VERDE GUEST RANCH

Proceed to the east end of Speedway Boulevard. Allow 20 minutes from Wilmot Road. At the end of Speedway is a sign announcing Tanque Verde Guest Ranch. Turn left and continue to the park- ing area. Walk to the Kiva Dining Room. If you need assistance, stop at the Registration Desk (first building). 11:30 a.m. Arrive early or stay later and enjoy the ambiance of a working ranch. The meal is a self-serve buffet with multiple entrees, vegetables, salads, breads and desserts. Coffee and iced tea are available at the table. Invite a friend. PLEASE MAKE YOUR RESERVATION BY JANUARY 20, 2012 Your check guarantees your reservation; none will be accepted at the door. No refund is possible unless the cancellation request is received three days prior to the event. $18.00 per person For questions, attendance issues/cancellation requests, contact Dianne Bret Harte at 323-2216 No portion of this cost is tax deductible The University of Arizona NON-PROFIT ORG UARA U S POSTAGE PAID Jubilación TUCSON ARIZONA PO Box 42391 PERMIT NO. 190 Tucson AZ 85733

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President ASRS Legislative Action Scholarship George Evanoff Rose Marie Perrill Ruth Eskesen Stardust Johnson 229-1920 682-7441 299-3059 323-7856 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Treasurer U Benefits Information Luncheons Webmaster Tom Rehm Leonor Benitez Jane Dugas Roger Caldwell 577-1774 296-2012 891-1738 325-7709 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Dianne Bret Harte Secretary A Jubilación, 323-2216 Office Manager Rose Marie Perrill Janice Murphy [email protected] 325-4366 682-7441 323-7501 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Membership James Burke, Jr. 325-4366 Past President R [email protected] [email protected] UARA Office Hours: Suzanne Van Ort Tues. 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 325-4366 Thurs. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. A [email protected] UARA Web address: http://uara.arizona.edu

Liaisons: Appointed Professionals, Linda Breci; Faculty Senate, Cornelius Steelink; Staff Advisory Council (SAC), Sharon Bouck; UA External Relations, Heather Lukach; COSCO, Janice Murphy; Pima Council on Aging (PCOA), Governor’s Coun- cil on Aging (GCOA) George Evanoff; OASIS, Stacey Moore; OLLI, Susan Green.

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