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KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY August 2017 • 3 Harold Facklam Jr. donates 259 pints of blood By Kevin Groenhagen County. Harold also taught at a rural elementary school. any businesses have water “I started teaching right out of high Mcoolers in their offi ces that are school,” Harold said. “That very fi rst topped with fi ve-gallon water bottles. fall in 1947 I taught in a one-room
To get an idea of how much blood school. I went to summer school at PHOTO KEVIN GROENHAGEN Harold Facklam Jr. has donated during K-State to get my teaching certifi cate. his life, imagine six of those bottles I taught for six months before I turned completely fi lled with blood and a 18. I had seven students from second seventh bottle a little more than two- to sixth grade. I drove 20 miles each fi fths full. way. I had to buy a 13-year-old auto- The American Red Cross began the mobile with tires that were bald. I’d fi rst nationwide blood program for average a fl at tire once a day.” civilians by opening its fi rst collec- Harold then went to K-State in 1948 tion center in Rochester, N.Y., in 1948. and enrolled in agriculture education. Centers soon opened in other locations “There was an opening in my home throughout the country. district,” Harold said. “It was an Alida “My father began donating blood a school with two teachers. So, I signed year or two after the Red Cross began up to teach there. I was there for two the nationwide blood program,” Harold years. I taught my sister, who was in said. “The Red Cross came only four eighth grade. I was so fortunate to be times a year and my dad would not able to teach there since all our family miss a blood drive. I decided I wanted went there. Venice and I got married Harold and Venice Facklam to do that, too. I started donating blood during my second year there. I came ters were in the primary group there, years at rural schools and then went in January 1951.” back a few years later and taught two but I didn’t teach them.” to Ft. Riley. He taught the fi fth grade Harold had just married Venice a few more years at Alida. Both of our daugh- Harold taught for a total of eight CONTINUED ON PAGE FOUR months before that. The couple had a farm near Alida, Kansas, in Geary
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Door to Door & So Much More. 4 • August 2017 KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY surrounding the town of Alida were After leaving their home in Alida, In 2001, the church was in the pro- either moved to other locations, razed, the Facklams bought grassland east of cess of putting in a new kitchen and an Facklam burned, or buried to make way for the Junction City and raised beef cattle. elevator from the sanctuary down to CONTINUED FROM PAGE THREE dam. “We built our own home,” Harold the basement. “Our home at Milford Lake had been said. “We did two-thirds of the work.” “I was chairing that committee and there for 21 years. a family home that went back four gen- The Facklams also began attend- Venice was also helping with that,” “I taught sixth grade at Junction erations, so it was hard to give it up,” ing services at Zion United Church of Harold said. “We went home after a City during my last three years,” Harold said. “It was such a close-knit Christ in Junction City. committee meeting and the lightning Harold said. “My grandchildren were community. The Alida community still “Quite a few people at our church in west of us was just wicked around 10 in that school, but, again, I didn’t teach meets the fi rst Sunday of November Junction City give blood,” Harold said. o’clock. We got a call from our min- them.” every year. This year will be our 54th “I don’t know whether I necessarily ister the following morning and he Harold taught for a total of 32 years. year of getting together. We still have a inspired some of them, but we would said lightning struck the church and He also farmed during all those years. turnout of at least 60 people.” talk about it at church.” CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE “He would get up and plant milo for a couple of hours, come in to eat break- fast, and then go teach school all day,” Venice said. “Then he would come home, do the chores, and go back to the fi elds until 10 o’clock. “ “I always said that Venice farmed and I helped her,” Harold said. “She did an awful lot of the baling.” Even with his busy schedule in the Is there someone special in your life who needs extra care? A Home Plus classroom and on the farm, Harold continued to donate blood as often as Adult Care Home is an alternative solution to a nursing home environment. he could. “I tried to go during the noon hour so 7E PROVIDE AN INTIMATE FAMILY SETTING AND MORE h!TTENTIVEv ATTENTION I wouldn’t miss school,” Harold said. 2ESIDENTS CAN CHOOSE THEIR MEALS AND HAVE FAMILY RECIPES PREPARED FOR “The bloodmobile would usually close THEM )TS EASIER FOR THE FAMILIES TO BE INVOLVED 7E PROVIDE A HOME down at four o’clock and I couldn’t SETTING WITH GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE leave the school before then.” Even major events in his life didn’t You can bring your own personal keep Harold from donating blood. belongings, including furniture, to make “After our daughter Karen was born in 1952, he gave blood and then it feel more like home. came in to see me at the hospital,” Venice said. “This was in November and it started snowing. 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KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY August 2017 • 5 Facklam UPCOMING BLOOD DRIVES CONTINUED FROM PAGE FOUR completely destroyed it. That was on There is currently an emergency need for blood. The American Red Cross will conduct the following August 23, 2001. I went from being the blood drives in the Kaw Valley Senior Monthly distribution area during August: chair of the church remodeling com- mittee to being the chair of the church DATE TIME LOCATION ADDRESS CITY rebuilding committee. We built a new Aug 9 12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Celebration Hall 1737 S. Elm St. Ottawa church on the west side of Junction City.” Aug 17 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Bryan College 1527 SW Fairlawn Rd. Topeka In 2004, the American Red Cross Aug 28 12:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Stephens Real Estate 2701 W. 6th St. Lawrence presented Harold with a pin after he Aug 29 11:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. Stephens Real Estate 2701 W. 6th St. Lawrence th gave his 200 unit of blood. He also Aug 30 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. KU CPPR 1617 St. Andrews Dr. Lawrence received a pin for donating his fi nal pint, his 259th, on April 30, 2015, just Aug 31 12:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Hy-Vee 2951 SW Wanamaker Rd. Topeka 64 years after giving his fi rst pint. “I tried to donate four times a year,” If you live outside the Senior Monthly distribution area and/or cannot donate blood during August, you Harold said. “There was a time or two can search for other blood donation opportunities on the American Red Cross website when I could only give three times a (www.redcross.org). Walk-ins are welcome or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) for availability. year. We also took a Panama Canal trip and made three or four ports of call. To ensure the safety of blood donation for both donors and recipients, all volunteer blood donors must I was deferred for a full year because be evaluated to determine their eligibility to give blood. The final determination will be made on the day we visited a place that was on a list of of the donation at the blood drive or blood donation center. If you were deferred from donating in the restricted areas.” past, you may be able to donate again. The Food and Drug Administra- tion has strict screening guidelines for accepting or deferring donors who blood. I got up and got dizzy and was about it. It’s not painful, it’s not stress- Assisted Living presented him with have been in malaria-endemic areas. sick to my stomach. Thank good- ful, and you’re doing a service. You that award. Because of these control measures, ness Venice was there. She drove for should consider giving if you’re able The Facklams have two daughters, malaria transmitted through blood me then. I felt that I needed to stop to.” Linda Smith of Jackson County and transfusion is very rare in the United because I had problems. I had no Last October, Harold and Venice Karen Jameson of Junction City, four States. problems at all before. My veins were moved to McCrite Plaza in Topeka. grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchil- Harold’s father was barred from large and it only took eight to 10 min- “We love it here,” he said. “It’s a dren. giving blood when he turned 60. Today, utes to give a pint after they put the beautiful place and the people are so While Harold has donated more there is no upper age limit for blood needle in.” nice. It’s a great place to live.” blood than anyone else in Geary donation. However, Harold stopped Although he can no longer give After staff members at McCrite Plaza County, he may lose that distinction in donating two years ago because of blood, Harold strongly encourages saw a display of Harold’s 38 donation the near future. health reasons. others to do so. pins from the American Red Cross, “Our son-in-law, John Jameson, con- “The last two or three times I had “A lot of people are not able to give they nominated him for the Assisted tinues to give blood in Geary County some problems,” he said. “They blood for health and other reasons,” he Living Lifetime Achievement Award. and he is the top, active giver,” he said. always require you to spend 20 to 30 said. “But those people who are able In March, the Kansas Health Care “He hasn’t topped me yet, but he prob- minutes in the canteen after giving to give blood, there’s nothing diffi cult Association and the Kansas Center for ably will.” 6 • August 2017 KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY Tonganoxie Nursing Center undergoing makeover By Billie David weighed and have their blood pressure adding that they are also helping, in ical therapy, occupational therapy and checked and recorded on cards, which conjunction with area senior centers speech therapy—services that are pro- ne of the enticements that infl u- they can then show their physicians and assisted living centers, to plan vided by the center’s own therapy team. Oenced Brandon Ziph’s decision during regular offi ce visits to help them events such as Bingo. “We don’t count on people coming to return to the Tonganoxie Nursing monitor any blood pressure issues. Ziph also expressed appreciation for from the outside. We do everything Center after a two-year absence was “We need to be a resource for the the center’s other departments. in-house,” Ziph explained. “The the quaintness of the building, which community,” Ziph explained, adding “We have a fantastic housekeeping rehab team is one of the best I’ve ever was constructed in the early 1980s. that other services they provide include department. They are very hands-on worked with. It’s all about resident “I love the building and I like the adult daycare and respite care, which are and they do a great job,” she said. care, and it’s resident focused and people,” said Ziph, who became the both very popular among local residents. On top of that, she has praise for the family focused, helping out in any way center’s administrator on June 8. The center also provides hospice care therapy department, which includes phys- CONTINUED ON PAGE SEVEN Recently, however, there have been and dialysis services, including trans- several updates made to the center to portation for treatment. augment that quaintness with enhanced “We are inspired by those we serve,” services and modernized conveniences. she said of another of her goals, that For example, the private and semi- of enhanced customer service. “It’s private rooms are undergoing a make- hard to drive to Kansas City for ser- over that includes fresh paint, cosmetic vices and if we can do it here, that’s the work and bathroom renovations. best thing. We need to be a community “The rooms have all the amenities: resource for healthcare. televisions, individual air conditioning Another strategy the center uses to units, and quality comfortable beds,” help the community and enhance cus- Ziph said. tomer service is to reach out to other Perhaps one of the most exciting area facilities and join forces in endeav- changes, however—at least for the ors such as educational events. residents—is the new chef. “We are in the process of planning a “We have a very good dietary health fair during the fall,” Ziph said, department, and we now have a chef that’s head of it,” Ziph said. “The food is phenomenal and made from scratch. And it’s always available.” A la carte choices are also available on the menu. “We believe in choice here,” Ziph explained. “We are very proactive when it comes to residents’ choices. This is their home, so we emphasize a homelike atmosphere and we honor their choices.” That freedom of choice extends to allowing residents to choose whether to smoke at the center. “There is a designated area for those who smoke,” Ziph said. Another recent change for the Ton- ganoxie Nursing Center is the brand- new nursing staff. “They are top-notch, very versed in their fi elds,” Ziph said, adding that the center is fully staffed, including RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. In accordance with the center’s goal of connecting with the Tonganoxie community to provide needed services, the center is also working on opening a clinic, where senior citizens can be KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY August 2017 • 7 care for her grandfather, who devel- Tonganoxie oped Alzheimer’s. She also worked as a candy striper, and during her 43 years Nursing Center of working in long-term care—13 of them in Kansas. CONTINUED FROM PAGE SIX Tonganoxie Nursing Center, located just past the school at 1010 East Street, we can.” is Medicare and Medicaid certifi ed. It is In addition, the center provides out- an 88-bed facility with a rehabilitation patient therapy services, which is cov- unit and a long-term care unit. It also ered by Medicare Part B, supplemental houses a beauty salon, a large dining insurance, Workman’s Comp, man- area and a smaller, private dining area. aged care and private pay. Ziph encourages people to set up an The activities department at the appointment, take a tour of the facility. NEAT FREAKS Tonganoxie Nursing Center also stays “We can set up dinner, by appoint- busy, planning outings that include ment, in the private dining area with HUD low-income apartments. You must be shopping, eating out, viewing Christ- the tour. That would be great,” she said, 62 or older, handicapped or disabled. If mas lights and, of course, going out for adding, “We’re really excited about the ice cream. culinary program.” you qualify, we have the perfect place for Ziph has been involved in senior Ziph can be reached at 913-369- you. Large, one-bedroom apartments with care since she was a child and helped 8705. refrigerator and stove. Washer/dryer on site. Rent based on your income. LIKE TO ADVERTISE IN SENIOR MONTHLY? Call 785-883-4044 today! See our rate card at www.seniormonthly.net/advertise. WALNUT PLAZA EQUAL HOUSING :DOQXW6WƔ:HOOVYLOOH.DQVDV OPPORTUNITY 8 • August 2017 KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY Longtime physician group affi liating with LMH, changing its name The physicians of Reed Medical ciation of all of the Reed physicians, we together we will work to fulfi ll our LMH-affi liated family and inter- Group and Lawrence Memorial Hos- will continue to provide compassionate, commitment to be our patients’ partner nal medicine practices in Lawrence, pital President & CEO Russ Johnson personalized care to our patients and will for lifelong health.” Eudora, Baldwin City, Tonganoxie and have announced the affi liation of LMH remain dedicated to their well-being.” Earlier this year, the seven physi- McLouth, as well as specialty practices and Reed Medical Group. Johnson said the affi liation with the cians were appointed clinical assistant for oncology, obstetrics and gynecol- Providers at the longtime Law- physicians and staff at Reed Internal professors in the Internal Medicine ogy, neurology, cardiology, vein treat- rence medical practice who became Medicine ensures patients will con- Department in the University of Kansas ment, pulmonology, general surgery, employed by LMH on July 1 include tinue to receive the best care possible. Medical Center’s School of Medicine. gastroenterology, spine care, endocri- Drs. Donald Hatton, Joan Brunfeldt, “We look forward to this association Reed Internal Medicine will join nology, urology and plastic surgery. Lida Osbern, Philip Hoffmann and with Reed Medical Group, which is a Walter Farrell. long-standing and well-respected Law- The practice’s name is changing to rence medical practice,” he said. “And Reed Internal Medicine. Drs. Elaine Kennedy and Eric Huerter will continue their relationship with the Please recycle Reed group through their practice, Reed this copy of Medical Group MDVIP Affi liates. Kaw Valley “Together, we will deliver high-quality Senior Monthly care close to home,” said Dr. Osbern, who when you are is president of the Reed practice. “With through with it. this affi liation and the continued asso-
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12 • August 2017 KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY motivated for healthy lifestyle changes. after gastric bypass surgery. However, MAYO CLINIC Counseling sessions before surgery the stress and busyness of life can also can help improve mood, manage sometimes make long-term weight loss substance use, and teach stress man- diffi cult. Over time, you may notice Counseling before and after agement techniques so you’re better that you’re slipping back into eating equipped to handle the surgery and and lifestyle habits that are not healthy. weight-loss surgery can be a big help maintain a healthy lifestyle afterward. Staying in touch with your health care Counseling sessions before bariatric providers after surgery, or seeking help DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I decided to in helping people prepare for weight- surgery may be conducted one-on-one, if you start to notice that you’re revert- have bariatric surgery, but was told that loss surgery. He or she can identify or you may be part of a group prepar- ing to old habits, can help refocus your I fi rst need to go through counseling. and assess risk factors that could make ing for surgery together. Many people efforts and keep you healthy. What will those sessions involve, and it hard for you to make the lifestyle fi nd group sessions quite useful, giving For many people, working with a would counseling really improve my changes you need to in order to lose them an opportunity to connect with counselor before and after bariatric chances of the surgery being successful? weight and keep it off long-term. others facing similar circumstances surgery is extremely helpful. Talk to ANSWER: Before you have weight- In most cases, the sessions before and share ideas. your health care provider about coun- loss surgery, it’s important to under- surgery include a weight-loss compo- Some health care organizations, seling options. Going through this pro- stand what to expect and to prepare nent. In fact, many insurance compa- including Mayo Clinic, offer follow-up cess can be an excellent way to set the yourself, physically and mentally, for nies now require a medical weight-loss counseling sessions to help keep people stage for weight-loss success. - Karen what’s ahead. Working with a coun- program before they’ll approve pay- on track after bariatric surgery, as well as Grothe, Ph.D., Psychiatry & Psychol- selor for several months prior to the ment for bariatric surgery. to catch any problems or complications ogy, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. procedure can help set you up for long- For many people, diffi culty manag- that arise. These sessions would also - Mayo Clinic Q & A is an educa- term success following surgery. ing their weight is the result of prob- provide an opportunity for you to learn tional resource and doesn’t replace reg- “Bariatric surgery” is a broad term lematic eating or activity habits, like more about support services and healthy ular medical care. E-mail a question to used to describe all types of weight- skipping meals or evening snacking. living resources in your community. [email protected]. For more loss surgery, including gastric bypass, Working with a counselor can help you Research shows that about 70 percent information, visit www.mayoclinic.org. gastric sleeve, placement of an adjust- change such habits, decrease emotional to 80 percent of people who have bar- © 2017 Mayo Foundation For Medical Education able gastric band and a procedure eating, self-monitor your eating and iatric surgery are successful at losing And Research. Distributed By Tribune Content known as a duodenal switch, among activity patterns, and fi nd ways to stay weight and keeping it off for fi ve years Agency, LLC. All Rights Reserved. others. Although the techniques used in each vary, all are considered major procedures that carry serious risks and have side effects. Going through counseling beforehand can help deter- NOW OPEN! mine if having such surgery is the best choice for you. Weight-loss surgery changes the body’s anatomy and biology in a way that helps people lose weight. In many ways, however, the long-term outcome of any bariatric surgery depends less on those changes than it does on a per- son’s behaviors and lifestyle. In preparation for surgery, you’ll work with a counselor who specializes )NDIANA 3T s ,AWRENCE s
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Once they Today, thanks to home glucose moni- learn more now. are successful, I always suggest they toring and tests such as the hemoglobin - Dr. Cohen, Fellow of the Ameri- consider themselves “recovering dia- A1c, a person with diabetes has power- can College of Preventive Medicine, betics.” This is similar to the thinking ful tools to see for themselves exactly trained in Preventive Medicine at about cancer survivors and recover- what’s happening. This allows them Johns Hopkins University, School of ing alcoholics. Continued vigilance, to understand what does and does not Public Health, where he was the Chief both personally and on the part of work. Resident of Preventive Medicine. He their doctors, is needed to maintain Conversely, dietary advice has is the author of books on topics that that recovery. Diabetic Recovery is gotten worse. Diets that were effec- include diabetes recovery, weight loss, an option that many diabetics in the tive in the past are being ignored! As and addiction. He practices in Topeka, US have not heard of. Could it be more drugs to control diabetes have Kansas and can be contacted at 888- that pharmaceutical manufacturers been developed, “offi cial” support of 933-9833. His website is www.Preven- try to convince the public that type full dietary control has become lax. tionDoctor.com Opinions discussed 2 diabetes is an irreversible one-way Research in the 1990s demonstrated here are for general information. street? the danger of relying on diabetic Always obtain specifi c medical advice The relationship between dietary medication as a fi rst choice for type from your personal physician. factors and type II diabetes has been II diabetics. People who were “well- © 2017, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED understood for millennia. Ancient controlled” on medication developed IRVING A. COHEN, MD, MPH India was the fi rst to develop a method more hypoglycemic (low blood sugar) of extracting sugar from sugar cane episodes leading to increased rate of stalks. This was followed by epidem- death from strokes! The result was that ics of both overweight and “prameha” diet content was actually increased to (type 2 diabetes) among those wealthy avoid medication-induced hypoglyce- enough to afford this new delicacy. mia, leading to less control and higher This relationship became understood blood sugar. This, of course leads to Gentle & throughout the world, for as sugar con- all the long-term consequences of Comfortable Care sumption reached other regions, diabe- diabetes that we should be trying to tes skyrocketed. avoid. s A better scientifi c understanding of Dietary control of type 2 diabetes Cosmetic Dentistry the relationship between eating pat- may not be for everyone, but many can s terns and diabetes control began in succeed, if they follow the right path. 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Your replacement in many cases. Joint pain therapist will advise you on which from tendon or ligament irritation can muscles to strengthen to recover fully seem like a symptom of a knee that is need to suffer in silence and change the postures that may have beyond healing, but therapy has helped contributed to your painful condition. many people get stronger and heal Gallup poll concluded that Work and Play: Exercise Our Take Care of Your Joints: Pre- an achy joint that needed stretching A nearly 50% of all adult women Joints ventative Care and strengthening most of all. Thera- and 37% of all men say they suffer If you are living a full life, you Many people think that, despite these pists also will advise on bracing and pain every single day. Joint pain is may feel some stress in your joints treatment possibilities, aging simply orthotics that may help you. Some their most common complaint. Sadly, at times. This doesn’t mean you have hurts. And while it is true that the joint people fi nd relief from the pain of knee and wrongly, 80% believe that aging permanently injured a part of the joint, pains caused by arthritis are common arthritis with knee braces and/or shoe is the cause of their pain and that no or even have arthritis. If you have a as we age, this too is not inevitable. orthotics that ease the foot and ankle treatment can help them. They resign strained joint that doesn’t get better There are avoidable reasons why so problems that stress your knees with themselves to pain, avoiding physical with a couple of days of self-treatment many people have arthritis in their every step. A physical therapist can activities they once enjoyed. Often, as with ice and elevation, then see your knees, shoulders and hands. We use determine if foot/ankle correction with a result, they gain weight, grow weak doctor for advice. If you need help and overuse these joints every single orthotics would decrease the stress and give up. getting well, ask for a therapy referral day. Squatting down repeatedly, for on your knees, and refer you to an so you can work with an occupational instance, is bad for your knees; force- orthotist who will make the right shoe or physical therapist to get advice on ful gripping can bruise your hand joints orthotic to destress your leg joints. what else you need to do to feel better as you strain to open jars; and overuse Your physical therapist will also work and heal the joint. Therapists will help of your shoulders can wear out the with you on an overall plan to be sure you fi gure out which joint structure is tendons and joints. For instance, to you recover your strength and regain LMH Therapy infl amed, weak and tight. Then you can decrease the stress on your thumb and stability in your leg joints. focus on a plan to heal and strengthen hand joints, you can use an electric drill Feel Better and Be Stronger: We Services your joint that is stressed. or electric gardening shears to decrease Care Joint Stress vs. Traumatic Injury the chance of overuse. Get advise from Joint pain can be caused by holding This is needless. Aging doesn’t have Since your joints have several kinds a therapist to help you fi nd ways to take a joint in one position until it over- to hurt—or, at least, cause chronic pain. of tissues, your joint pains can have care of your hand joints or your back. stretches; by a traumatic joint injury; Many of the physical problems that we several possible causes. If your shoul- Reduce Arthritis Pain in Your or by internal infl ammation like arthri- experience as we age—joint pain very der hurts on Monday, recall what you Hands: Get Treatment tis. But whatever the cause of your defi nitely included—can be treated and did on Saturday or Sunday that may Also, arthritis pain can be treated and pain, you can do something about it. remedied. In this article, I discuss solu- have stressed the joint. Maybe you dug lessened. It isn’t just a fact of life, to be Consider how you use your joints and tions for joint pain in particular. holes in your yard to plant shrubs on suffered in silence. Occupational thera- seek medical and rehab help when Movable Joints Saturday for an hour. If so, your joint pists can successfully treat the pain of pain persists. Joint pain can be fought, To understand joint pain, you must tissues may be a little over stretched hand arthritis, for example, by means of and reduced or eliminated, at any age. fi rst understand your joints. The key and irritated. But if your Monday morn- muscle stretching, specifi c strengthen- There are solutions with self-care, joint fact is that joints help us move, and all ing pain results from a forceful injury ing exercises, hands-on treatment and protection, medications, physical ther- joint structures contribute to this move- (such as a fall) or a sudden forceful use of modalities, like ultrasound, that apy, occupational therapy, and your ment, either by causing motion or by movement, then one of the ligaments or increase circulation and healing. Hand- doctor’s care. Speak up about your stabilizing a limb to permit activity. tendons may be more severely sprained saving equipment such as jar openers pain and get the help you need. In your knee, for example, the carti- and need a combination of treatments to and large-handled utensils can also - Laura Bennetts PT, MS, physical lage cushions and protects the bones heal. If you are injured, it is best to com- decrease the pain and decline of hand/ therapist, is a Clinical Rehabilitation during movement. The tendons of your bine therapy treatment with prescribed wrist arthritis. Preserving your hand Manager for LMH Therapy Services, muscles attach to the bones and act as medication to speed up your recovery joints is essential to remain independent Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Law- pulleys to move your limb when the and return to normal activities/work. in taking care of yourself as you age. rence, Kansas. muscle tissue contracts. Ligaments Initial Treatment: Acute Care around and inside the knee joint keep If you have swelling and/or severe the bones connected as you move. pain with a joint injury, you should see Carol Ronnebaum Bursa are small cushions between the a doctor. If the doctor fi nds that your REALTOR®, SENIOR REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST tendon and the bone that prevent wear joint pain or swelling is not accompa- s 3IMPLIFYING 3ENIOR -OVES and tear where the tendon presses nied by a bone fracture or torn attach- s "ABY "OOMER -OVES Up, Down, Relocate against bone. And the large bones of ments, you may be advised to elevate s 3ERVING !LL 2ESIDENTIAL 2EAL %STATE .EEDS your leg anchor all the various kinds of and ice the joint, take medication, and s #AROL #AROL2EALTORCOM soft tissues and attachments linked to pursue therapy. Icing a joint for 20 the knee. minutes is very effective for decreas- 37 TH 3T s 4OPEKA +3 TopekaSeniorLiving.com KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY August 2017 • 15 plus many more conditions, including Tea tree oil is an antibacterial, antivi- HEALTH & WELLNESS chronic illnesses. ral, and antifungal. The most common One of the most effective ways use of tea tree oil is antifungal condi- to treat lice is to use essential oils. tions such as foot fungus. Research shows that essential oils have Frankincense is an old essential oil Essential oils both an antimicrobial, antibacterial and used for many conditions, including ssential oils have been used famous uses of essential oil in ancient antifungal properties. headache, allergies, and as an immune Ethroughout the centuries dating times was the Egyptian use of aromatic Some of the most common essen- system enhancer, depression, upper respi- back to ancient times. The use of oils essential oils in mummifi cation. tial oils are lavender, cinnamon, mint, ratory conditions, and mental fatigue. has seen a wide variety of uses, includ- In recent years essential oils have eucalyptus, tea tree oil, frankincense, Myrrh is used for sinus congestion, ing the oils being used as an incense, seen a resurgence in the fi eld of aro- myrrh, and thyme. cough, sore throat, and to treat skin fl avoring in foods, to ward away evil matherapy with the oils being used in Lavender essential oil has been used for conditions. massage, acupuncture, and in diffusers. a variety of different conditions, includ- Thyme boost immune system, pest Essential oils can be used in perfumes, ing anxiety, depression, irritability, stress, control, and upper respiratory ailments. Dr. soaps, hand lotions, shampoos, cos- panic attacks, insomnia, and fatigue. Essential oils have proven their use in metics, fl avoring, cleaning products, Cinnamon has been used for blood medical history. These oils have stood Farhang and candles, and in the air by a diffuser. sugar issues, including hypoglycemia the test of time and have been used in They are also used in pest control prod- or hyperglycemia. In addition, it has the treatment of many conditions. As we Khosh ucts ranging from ant control to mos- been used for cardiovascular health, see a renewed interest in essential oils, quito repellents. including high cholesterol. we will no doubt see many new clinical Medical applications for essential Mint is used for nausea, vomiting, studies examine their use and effi ciency. spirits, and to multiple medical condi- oils range from skin treatments, upper stomach ailments, and fatigue. In addition, new uses for an old therapy. tions. Early physicians, such as Avi- respiratory infections, migraines, Eucalyptus is a common essential oil - Dr. Farhang Khosh, N.D., is a cenna, used essential oils such as mint nausea and vomiting, pain, improve used in the winter to treat a variety of Naturopathic Doctor practicing at to treat conditions of gastrointestinal digestive conditions, ear infections upper respiratory problems, including Natural Medical Care in Lawrence. He ailments and rose essential oil for car- and menstrual disorders such as pre- sinusitis, cold, fl u, and cough. can be reached at 785-749-2255. diovascular ailments. One of the most menstrual syndrome and menopause Our Family... Serving Your Family
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WEDNESDAYS EDUCATION Members of Shepherd’s Center are as diverse PINECREST APARTMENTS as the trees in a forest—there may be many in If you would like to include your event(s) common and yet a variety can be found, which 924 Walnut, 12:30-1 p.m. ONGOING in our monthly calendar, please call is why we offer so many different classes and EUDORA,785-542-1020 COOKING CLASSES Kevin Groenhagen at 785-841-9417 or The Merc offers many healthy cooking classes activities to engage members and have so many email [email protected]. You WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS every month. To learn more about classes and to different ways to volunteer. Shepherd’s Center register, see The Merc’s website. is hosted at Lowman United Methodist, 4101 may also add events on the Kaw Valley VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS SW 15th St., 9-11:30 p.m. Try our new online Senior Monthly Facebook page. 3110 SW Huntoon, 6:30 p.m. LAWRENCE, 785-843-8544 themerc.coop/classes enrollment. TOPEKA, 785-235-9073 TOPEKA, 785-249-3258 ARTS/crafts WEDNESDAYS & SATURDAYS ONGOING shepherdscentertopeka.org LEGIONACRES FREE INSURANCE COUNSELING Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas AUG 8 TUESDAYS 3408 W. 6th St., 6:45 p.m. SENIOR SUPPER AND SEMINAR LAWRENCE, 785-842-3415 (SHICK) representatives will meet one on one THE BLANKET PROJECT to answer questions and offer assistance with This month’s topic: Immunizations for the Calling all knitters, crocheters, and quilters FRIDAYS Medicare, Supplemental, or Long Term Care Adult - Dr. Eric Huerter. Program on the third who want to gather for a good cause—You are EAGLES LODGE Insurance or the Medicare Prescription Drug Tuesday of each month (except December), invited to participate with the residents at Arbor 1803 W. 6th St., 7 p.m. Program. Stormont Vail Health HealthWise seniors are invited to come and dine at LMH Court Retirement Community to create needed for $5.50 and enjoy a healthy three course meal LAWRENCE, 785-843-9690 Clinic, 2252 S.W. 10th Ave. Call for times and blankets for the Pregnancy Center of Lawrence. appointments. prepared by the Unidine chefs, plus conversa- This is also an opportunity to teach and learn. FRIDAYS TOPEKA, (785) 354-6787 tion with others. After the meal, there will be a If you want to learn a new art form, we are here ARAB SHRINE short educational program on a health or well- to assist you as well. Arbor Court Retirement ness topic of interest to older adults. Reserva- Mini Bingo 6:30 p.m., Regular Bingo 7 p.m. FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH Community at Alvamar, 1510 St. Andrews Dr., tions are required for the meal due to limited TOPEKA, 785-234-5656 MEDICARE MONDAYS 2 p.m. Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas seating and must be made at least 24 hours LAWRENCE, 785-841-6845 FIRST & THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH (SHICK) counselors help you navigate through in advance. Call LMH Connect Care at (785) 505-5800 or send an e-mail to connectcare@ FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS the complex maze that is Medicare. Bring your questions. Topeka & Shawnee County Public lmh.org. Supper: 5 p.m., Educational presenta- FIRST FRIDAY ARTWORK 2806 North 155th, 7 p.m. Library, 1515 SW 10th Ave., 1-3 p.m. tion: 6 p.m. The artwalk takes place all across Topeka BASEHOR, 913-526-0080 TOPEKA, 785-580-4400 LAWRENCE, 785-505-5800, lmh.org from 5:30-8:30 p.m. each fi rst Friday of the month—and of course, some businesses open DAY TRIPS/TOURS FRIDAYS AUG 10-SEP 14 a little earlier or keep their doors open later, HEALTHWISE TV BETTER CHOICES, BETTER HEALTH but please check individual Facebook pages for SECOND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH “HealthWise TV” offers interviews on health WORKSHOPS information about hours. Find the latest listing FREE SATE EAST SIDE BREWERY TOUR and wellness topics of interest to seniors and Thursdays. Are you managing chronic health of gallery features on our home page—or pick East Side Brewery offers tours on the second caregivers, as well as a 20-minute, low-impact conditions such as high blood pressure, diabe- up a printed copy of the artwalk map at any Saturday OF THE MONTH at 2 p.m. Tours are exercise segment. Airs from 9 to 9:30 a.m. On tes, heart disease or chronic pain? Then you participating business. You can sign up for our free, and open to the public, but the brewery WIBW-TV, Channel 13. should attend these free workshops where you monthly Artwalk enewsletter to get the updates reserves the right to cap the tour size at a will make weekly action plans, share experi- in your email. manageable level, if necessary. Please enter at THIRD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH ences and help each other. Materials have been TOPEKA, artsconnecttopeka.org the far west end of the building, closest to the LOOK GOOD, FEEL BETTER reviewed by physicians, dietitians, educators LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH Burroughs Creek Trail. The tour will last around Look Good, Feel Better is a non-medical and other health professionals, both at Stanford public service workshop that teaches beauty University and in the community. Held at FINAL FRIDAYS 45 minutes. All ages are welcome but if you are of legal drinking age, with ID, there will be techniques to cancer patients to help manage Lawrence Public Library, Meeting Room C. Final Fridays is a celebration of the arts that an opportunity to enjoy some samples after the any appearance-related side effects of cancer Informational Session, Thursday, August 3, 10 includes special exhibits, performances and tour. 1923 Moodie Rd. treatment. Held on the third Wednesday of a.m. To register go to lmh.org/wellness/events demonstrations in Downtown Lawrence on LAWRENCE, 785-550-9718 each month at the LMH Oncology Center. or call 785-505-5800. the Final Friday of the month. See website for www.freestatebrewing.com Offered and supported by the American LAWRENCE participating locations. Cancer Society. Services are provided at no LAWRENCE, 785-842-3883 AUG 23 & 24 charge by trained volunteer beauty profession- AUG 14 fi nalfridayslawrence.wordpress.com ARBOR DAY FARM als. Call to enroll for the workshop. 1-2:30 HEALTHWISE SENIOR SUPPER Welcome to Arbor Day Farm, 260 acres of p.m. Enjoy summer fare and information from a BINGO natural beauty and outdoor exploration. This trip LAWRENCE, 785-505-2807 variety of Stormont Vail and Cotton O’Neil includes guided tours of this National Historic services and providers at the annual HealthWise SUNDAYS & TUESDAYS Landmark and historic mansion, two Wonders AUG 3 Indoor Picnic and Senior Health Fair, during AMERICAN LEGION POST NO. 1 of Kansas, the Lewis and Clark Missouri Basin CROSSING NO MAN’S LAND: THE BIRTH the monthly Stormont Vail HealthWise Senior 3800 SE Michigan Ave, 6:30 p.m. Interpretive Center and Nebraska City Museum OF COMBINED ARMS Supper from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. $5 per person for TOPEKA, 785-267-1923 of Firefi ghting. Fee. Early Bird Price through From 1914-1918, a nearly unbroken line of the meal. Reservations requested by Wednes- August 7. Lawrence Parks and Recreation trenches stretched 400 miles across France and day, Aug. 9. Please call. SUNDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS Department, 115 W. 11th St. Belgium, creating a deep and deadly dilemma TOPEKA, 785-354-5225 for the soldiers of the Great War. The land in CAPITOL BINGO HALL LAWRENCE, 785-832-7909 AUG 14-19 Minis start at 6 p.m. on Sundays and 6:30 p.m. between was No Man’s Land, and Dr. Rich- on Wednesdays and Fridays. Regular sessions SEP 27 & 28 ard S. Faulkner explores how trying to drive CIVIL WAR ON THE WESTERN FRONTIER start at 6:30 p.m. on Sundays and 7 p.m. on CLYDESDALES AND CRIMINALS opponents out of their trenches led the armies of Douglas County commemorates our area’s Civil Wednesdays and Fridays, 2050 SE 30th St. More than stories, we will learn of legends on World War I to give birth to modern warfare. Ft. War history with programs, tours and other TOPEKA, 785-266-5532 this autumn tour. The Warm Springs Ranch- CONTINUED ON PAGE 19 KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY August 2017 • 19 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 168 week. Beginners and experienced players are and agricultural exhibits, food booths, parade, welcome. Come to listen, learn and share tunes carnival and live music. Atchison County Fair- HEALTH & fi tness activities. Presenting organizations include the and songs of Ireland, and best of all, have a grounds, 405 Main St. City of Lawrence Parks and Watkins Museum great time. Henry’s on 8th, Upstairs in the Pub, EFFINGHAM, 913-833-5450 ONGOING of History in downtown Lawrence. See website 11 E. 8th St., 5:30-9 p.m. PERSONAL TRAINING for list of events. Watkins Museum of History, visitatchison.com LAWRENCE, www.lawrencesession.com Need help reaching your fi tness goals? 1047 Massachusetts St. AUG 17-19 Lawrence Parks and Recreation has certifi ed LAWRENCE, 785-841-4109 THURSDAYS TIBLOW DAYS personal trainers to help you make your work- watkinsmuseum.org/cwwf.php JUNKYARD JAZZ This popular festival has grown to a three-day outs safe, productive and successful. Training AUG 15 Put on your dancing shoes and dance to the affair. Thursday Evening - Carnival and the City and registration are available at all recreation sounds of The Junkyard Jazz. American Legion, ESTATE PLANNING SEMINAR Band Concert. Friday - Carnival Friday Evening centers. For more information, contact Gayle 3408 West 6th St., 7-8:30 p.m. - Mayor’s Banquet, craft and food booths, Sigurdson. How will your property be distributed at LAWRENCE, 785-842-3415 bands & BBQ Contest (Sanctioned Competi- LAWRENCE, 785-832-7920 your death, and who will be in charge of the tion) Saturday - Parade, carnival, craft and food distribution? If you have minor children, who SATURDAYS booths, car show, bands and local entertainment. ONGOING will become their guardian? How can you use a JOHN JERVIS, CLASSICAL GUITAR Downtown Bonner Springs,126 Cedar St. HEALTHY STEPS MALL WALKING trust to ensure assets are safeguarded and used Classical guitar player, John Jervis, who plays BONNER SPRINGS, 913-422-5044 Walk in a safe, climate-controlled setting at for the benefi t of a benefi ciary? How can you every Saturday morning, 8-11 a.m. at Panera, bsedwchamber.org West Ridge Mall, Topeka, 1801 S.W. Wana- name the people to handle your fi nances and 23rd St. and Louisiana St. Enjoy wonderful maker. Mall walking hours are Monday- make medical decisions if you are alive but classical and baroque music. AUG 21 Saturday 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sundays 11 a.m. incapacitated? Fundamentals of Estate Planning LAWRENCE ECLIPSE AIRE FEST to 6 p.m. Log your visits – at the kiosk in the answers these questions and more. The seminar The Eclipse Aire Fest at the Amelia Earhart northwest corner of the lower level - to be eli- is relevant to adults of all ages, not just seniors. AUG 31 Airport will feature plane rides, BBQ, drinks, gible for prizes from sponsors West Ridge Mall It is free and open to the public, and lasts about RONNIE MILSAP astronomy presentation, tours of “Muriel,” the and Stormont Vail Health. Free. 1½ hours with time for questions. Those attend- Personal battles, career goals, ideas about same model plane fl own by Amelia Earhart, and TOPEKA ing get a free copy of the book Estate Planning love – fi guring out how all of that will play out live music. Amelia Earhart Airport, 16701 286th Overview. Carnegie Building – Heritage Room, during adulthood is one of the big chores of Rd., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Parking fee. ONGOING 200 W. 9th St., 2-3:30 p.m. No pre-registration those high-school years. That idea is at the heart ATCHISON, 913-367-5249 WELLNESS COACHING required. of Ronnie Milsap’s Summer #17, an album that www.visitatchison.com Are you trying to make lasting lifestyle changes LAWRENCE. 785) 832-1175 explores the infl uences on a musician who built related to healthier eating, weight loss exercise, a Hall of Fame-caliber career, who became one SEP 2-OCT 15 AUG 20 smoking cessation or improving your blood of the most infl uential voices in country music’s KANSAS CITY RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL pressure, cholesterol or glucose numbers? BATTLEFIELD TOUR WITH JOHN BROWN storied history. Topeka Performing Arts Center, Travel back in time and partake in a Kansas City Consider meeting with a certifi ed wellness AND HIS FREE STATE MILITIA 214 SE 8th Avenue, 7 p.m. Fee. Tradition since 1977. Pay heed to the exploits coach. LMH offers this service for a fee. To As part of the Civil War on the Western Frontier TOPEKA, 800-745-3000 of Jousting Knights on thundering steeds, roam learn more, contact Aynsley Anderson Sosinski, activities commemorating the 154th anniversary topekaperformingarts.org/ronnie-milsap the village shops for unique crafts, delight in RN at (785) 505-3066 or aynsley.anderson@ of Quantrill’s Raid on Lawrence, Kansas, there comedy, music, magic and more on our 20 lmh.org. will be a special tour of the Black Jack Battle- EXHIBITS/SHOWS stages of non-stop entertainment, and feast on LAWRENCE fi eld. It will be conducted by Kerry Altenbernd delicious food and drinks from the far reaches ONGOING as John Brown, assisted by members of the MAY 7-DEC 31 of the globe! There’s something for the whole 13th Kansas Infantry Regiment reenactor group FIT FOR LIFE THE LEAGUE OF WIVES: VIETNAM’S family in our enchanted 16-acre village. Open serving as his civilian Free State militia. Maybe Weekends September 2nd – October 15th Plus Exercise in a safe, supervised and non-threaten- a few pro-slavery men will be there too. Mr. POW/MIA ALLIES AND ADVOCATES Labor and Columbus Day. Kansas City Renais- ing environment. Physician’s medical clear- Open the Institute’s new special exhibition with Altenbernd portrays John Brown profession- sance Festival, 633 N. 130th St., 10 a.m.-7 p.m. ance required. 12 sessions. Fee. LMH Therapy a discussion with 2017 Dole Archives Curatorial ally as John Brown Speaks. The reeactors will BONNER SPRINGS, 913-721-2110 Services. Fellow, historian Heath Hardage Lee, and POW/ be camping on site, so come out early and visit kcrenfest.com LAWRENCE, 785-505-2712 with them. Black Jack Battlefi eld and Nature MIA wives on their leadership efforts during the Park, 163 E. 2000 Rd., 4 p.m. Free, Vietnam War, from breaking public silence to ONGOING WELLSVILLE, 785-380-9156 international diplomacy. The “Your Story, His FARMERS’ MARKETS ZUMBA GOLD blackjackbattlefi eld.org Story, the Legacy” series focuses on stories of his- Perfect for active older adults who are looking tory and leadership from those with connections to APR 8-NOV 18 for a modifi ed Zumba class that recreates the SEP 12 Senator Dole’s own life and career. Dole Institute LAWRENCE FARMERS’ MARKET original moves you love at a lower-intensity MEDICARE EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR Business Hours (9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays and Sat- Saturday market. April 8- August 26, 7-11 a.m. pace. The design of the class introduces easy- Century Health Solutions, a subsidiary of Stor- urday, 12-5 p.m. Sundays). 2350 Petefi sh Dr. Free. September 2- November 18, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. 824 to-follow Zumba choreography that focuses mont Vail Health, will hold a Medicare educa- LAWRENCE, 785-864-4900 New Hampshire St. on balance, range of motion and coordination. tional seminar Tuesday, September 12 at 2 p.m. doleinstitute.org LAWRENCE, 785-505-0117 Come ready to sweat, and prepare to leave Learn the basics of Medicare and all its options. lawrencefarmersmarket.com empowered and feeling strong. Choose from Seminar is designed for those becoming eligible AUG 12 three class different class schedules to meet for Medicare as well as those considering CRUISIN’ THE CAPITOL CAR SHOW MAY 2-OCT 24 your needs. For more information or to enroll, making a change. Seminar will be held at the All makes and models of cars, trucks and cycles LAWRENCE FARMERS’ MARKET call the Community Building or search activity Heart Center at 929 SW Mulvane. Sign up at enjoy the unique opportunity to park and cruise Lawrence Public Library Outdoor Plaza, 707 127102 at www.lprd.org. our website http://centuryinsuranceagencyks. around the renovated statehouse of Kansas begin- Vermont St., 4-6 p.m. LAWRENCE, 785-832-7920 com (on the Medicare tab) or email us at info@ ning at 4 p.m. And features a burn out lane right LAWRENCE, 785-505-0117 century-health.com. Light snacks and beverages in front of the capitol at 8 p.m. This event is free lawrencefarmersmarket.com FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH provided. Call for more information. for the public and all are invited to come and HEALTHWISE BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC TOPEKA, 785-270-4593 enjoy the festivities from 6-9 p.m. This event is MAY 6-OCT 28 Drop in 9:30-11 a.m. at the Downtown YMCA, hosted and produced by Downtown Topeka, Inc. BONNER SPRINGS FARMERS’ MARKET 421 S.W. Van Buren. Free. No appointment ENTERTAINMENT TOPEKA, 785-234-9336 Every Saturday. Located at Kelly Murphy Park necessary. in the Downtown Bonner Springs area. You can TOPEKA, 785-354-6787 FAIRS/FESTIVALS visit the many local vendors this town has to SUNDAYS offer. If you would like to participate or have MONDAYS THROUGH FRIDAYS LAWRENCE IRISH TRADITIONAL AUG 8-12 any questions, please contact Travis Slankard. 8 A.M. WALKING CLUB SESSION a.m.-12 p.m. ATCHISON COUNTY FAIR Need exercise? Come to the East Lawrence The Lawrence Irish Session is a lively gathering BONNER SPRINGS, 913-721-1075 of musicians sharing Irish traditional tunes each Annual event features 4-H, domestic living CONTINUED ON PAGE 20 20 • August 2017 KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19 TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS FRIDAYS Lawrence Public Recreation Center (7-9 a.m.) or Holcom Park FLEXERCISE BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS Recreation Center (7-11 a.m.), Monday through This exercise program emphasizes safe and Arbor Court, 1510 St. Andrews, 8:30 a.m. Open Friday. You’ll get your heart pumping and have benefi cial movements and routines that will to the public. Library BOOK TALKS increase your fl exibility, strength and endur- LAWRENCE, 785-841-6845 a great time building friendships with fellow THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH walkers. FREE. Lawrence Parks and Recre- ance. Meets from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at East Babcock Place, 1700 Massachusetts St., 1 p.m. ation. For more information, contact Stephen Lawrence Recreation Center, 1245 E. 15th St. SECOND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH Presbyterian Manor, 1429 Kasold Dr., 2:30 p.m. Mason. Closed. Fee. Enroll at LPRD.org or at East HEALTHWISE BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC LAWRENCE, 785-832-7950 Lawrence Center. Drop in 9:30-11 a.m. at the Southwest YMCA, 3635 THIRD FRIDAY OF THE MONTH S.W. Chelsea Drive. Free. No appointment necessary. LAWRENCE, 785-856-6030 Pioneer Ridge-Asst. Living, 4851 Harvard Rd., MONDAYS THROUGH FRIDAYS TOPEKA, 785-354-6787 TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS 10 a.m. PICKLEBALL - OPEN PLAY Prairie Commons, 5121 Congressional Circle, 1 p.m. Monday-Friday at the Sports Pavilion Law- FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH rence. For competitive, recreational and begin- Held at the Wakarusa Wellness Center, 4920 HEALTHWISE BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC FOURTH THURSDAY OF THE MONTH ning players. Call the East Lawrence Center for Bob Billings Parkway, located 1 block west of Drop in 8:30-9:30 a.m. at the Oakland Commu- Arbor Court, 1510 St. Andrews Dr., 2:30 p.m. specifi c days and times. There is no charge for Wakarusa at the intersection of Research Park nity Center, 801 N.E. Poplar. Free. No appoint- open play. Drive. From 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-6 p.m. No ment necessary. FOURTH FRIDAY OF THE MONTH LAWRENCE, 785-832-7950 appointment necessary. TOPEKA, 785-354-6787 Brandon Woods, 1501 Inverness Dr., 10 a.m. LAWRENCE, 785-856-6030 MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, & FRIDAYS THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH MEETINGS TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS HEALTHWISE BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC SENIOR EXERCISES EVERY TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY Seaman Community Church, 2036 NW Taylor. VACCINE CLINICS Drop in 9 to 10 a.m. at the Rose Hill Place SUNDAYS 9:30-10 a.m. Zostavax (shingles), Tdap (tetanus, diphthe- clubhouse, S.W. 37th and Gage Boulevard. Free. O.U.R.S. (OLDSTERS UNITED FOR TOPEKA, 785-357-8777 or 785-213-6016 ria and pertussis (whooping cough)) and Td No appointment necessary. (tetanus and diphtheria) vaccines are available TOPEKA, 785-354-6787 RESPONSIBLE SERVICE) DANCE OURS dances are held every Sunday evening TUESDAYS by appointment and with a Cotton O’Neil physi- from 6-9 p.m. at the Eagles Lodge, 1803 W. 6th cian’s prescription. HealthWise Clinic, 2252 FOURTH THURSDAY OF THE MONTH BADMINTON St. Dances are open to everyone. Admission is FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH S.W. 10th Ave. Call for information. HEALTHWISE BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC Players of all skill levels are welcome to join $7 per person. Carry-in meal served at 7:15. BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC TOPEKA, 785-354-6787 Drop in 9-10:30 a.m. at the Kuehne Branch in this friendly game that challenges agility, LAWRENCE HealthWise 55 Clinic. 8:30-9:30 a.m. pace and coordination. Games are played (North) YMCA, 1936 N.W. Tyler St. Free. No WEDNESDAYS appointment necessary. Westridge Mall (Food Court, Restroom on a drop-in basis so join us when you can. MONDAYS Entrance). Free. Basic equipment is provided; players are OPEN BOCCE BALL TOPEKA, 785-354-6787 Interested in playing bocce ball? There are two BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP TOPEKA, 785-354-6787 welcome to bring their own racquets. For more Meets at Presbyterian Manor, 1429 Kasold, public courts at Holcom Park. Equipment can be AUG 9 information, contact Gayle Sigurdson at 785- 5:30 p.m. Call Dena for more information. checked out from the Holcom Park Recreation KNOW YOUR NUMBERS – CHOLESTEROL 832-7920. (Lawrence Parks and Recreation). LAWRENCE, 785-979-8362 Location: Sports Pavilion Lawrence, 6-8 p.m. Center. Beginners are invited to join experi- AND GLUCOSE SCREENING No fee. enced players for open play on Wednesday This drop in screening event offers a lipid profi le MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS LAWRENCE, 785-832-7950 nights from 6-8 p.m. Call 832-7940 for informa- (full cholesterol test) and blood sugar (glucose) WATER AEROBICS CLASSES by fi nger stick. $20/test. A fast of 9-10 hours is tion or to make court reservations within 24 OrthoKansas, P.A. offers aquatic programs and FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH recommended; water and necessary medications hours of playing time. services, which are open to the public. Special are okay. Please note: each test takes about 10 HEALTHWISE BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC LAWRENCE features include warm water therapeutic pool minutes so there may be a short wait depending Drop in 8:30-9:30 a.m. at West Ridge Mall with deep water capability. Class times are 6:30 WEDNESDAYS on how many others are ahead of you. LMH Main (Food Court, near the restrooms), 1801 S.W. a.m., 9 a.m., and 5 p.m. 1112 W. 6th St., Ste. 124. FREE NUTRITION CLINIC Campus (West lobby), 325 Maine St., 8-9:30 a.m. Wanamaker Road. Free. No appointment neces- LAWRENCE, 785-838-7885 Meet with a Stormont Vail Health registered LAWRENCE, 785-505-5800, lmh.org sary. www.OrthoKansasPA.com TOPEKA, 785-354-6787 dietitian to discuss your nutrition needs and questions. Appointments available at the Health- Lawrence Public MONDAYS TUESDAYS Wise Clinic, 2252 S.W. 10th Ave. Call for an GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP appointment. FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC Library BOOKMOBILE 12-week adult group for recent loss. Midland Drop in 10 a.m.-noon every Tuesday. Stormont TOPEKA, 785-354-6787 Hospice, Building A, 4-5 p.m. Please call for Vail Health’s HealthWise Clinic, 2252 S.W. MONDAYS start dates and information packet. 10th Ave. No appointment necessary. WEDNESDAYS FREE MEDICATION CLINIC Prairie Commons, 5121 Congressional Circle, TOPEKA, 785-232-2044 TOPEKA, 785-354-6787 Lawrence, 9-10 a.m. Bring questions to Stormont Vail Health’s FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS Presbyterian Manor, 1429 Kasold Dr., trained pharmacy staff regarding your medi- INDIVIDUAL BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT cations (prescriptions or over-the-counter). Lawrence, 10:30-11:30 a.m. JAZZERCISE LITE Individual appointments are available, 5:30- Appointments available by phone or at the Vermont Towers, 1101 Vermont St., Fitness that’s invigorating, not intimidating. 7:30 p.m., as well as phone support. Other times HealthWise Clinic, 2252 S.W. 10th Ave. Call for Lawrence, 1-2 p.m. This 60-minute class pairs moderate aero- are available. No cost. Call Terry Frizzell. an appointment. bics with exercises designed to improve your TOPEKA, 785-271-6500; 785-230-6730 on strength, balance, and fl exibility. 10:20-11:20 TOPEKA, 785-354-6787 WEDNESDAYS Brandon Woods, 1501 Inverness Dr., fi rst Monday between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. a.m. at 3115 W. 6th St. FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH Lawrence, 9-10 a.m. LAWRENCE, 785-331-4333 FIRST & THIRD MONDAY OF THE MONTH FREE HEARING CONSULTATIONS Arbor Court, 1510 St. Andrews Dr., TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS Dr. Matthew J. Brown of Kaw Valley Hear- Lawrence, 10:30-11:30 a.m. BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP HEALTHWISE EXERCISE CLASS ing is pleased to announce that every fi rst Babcock Place, 1700 Massachusetts St., LAWRENCE SENIOR CENTER 2:15-3:45 PM, 785-842-0543 This fun workout includes chair aerobics, Wednesday of the month he will be offer- Lawrence, 1-2 p.m. ing free hearing consultations. Call today to strength training, balance and fl exibility FRIDAYS FIRST & THIRD MONDAY OF THE MONTH exercises tailored to seniors and others looking schedule your desired appointment time or Clinton Place, 2125 Clinton Parkway, GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP to stay fi t. 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Tuesdays and stop in the fi rst Wednesday of the month. If Lawrence, 9-10 a.m. Facilitated by LMH Chaplain Angela Lowe. Thursdays at Stormont Vail Health, 1500 S.W. you currently wear hearing aids stop in for a Wyndam Place, 2551 Crossgate Dr., Meets in the LMH Chapel, 2nd fl oor. Lawrence 10th Ave. Cost: $25 punch card covers 20 drop- free clean and check of your existing hearing Lawrence, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Memorial Hospital. in classes. Call for enrollment forms. aids. Peterson Acres, 2930 Peterson Rd., LAWRENCE, 785-505-3140 TOPEKA, 785-354-5225 LAWRENCE, (785)748-8034 Lawrence, 1-2 p.m. CONTINUED ON PAGE 21 KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY August 2017 • 21 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 FIRST & THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH SECOND MONDAY, SEP-MAY Research, 1315 Wakarusa Dr., Rm. 214, 1-2:30 HEALING AFTER LOSS BY SUICIDE LAWRENCE CLASSICS, GENERAL p.m. FIRST & THIRD MONDAY OF THE MONTH LAWRENCE, 913-831-3888 CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP (HEALS) FEDERATION OF WOMEN’S CLUBS For adults who have lost loved ones. Call LMH For those who have lost a loved one by suicide. Volunteer service club. SECOND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH Chaplain Angela Lowe for more information. Fellow survivors offer an atmosphere of under- LAWRENCE, 785-331-4575 HAPPY TIME SQUARES SQUARE DANCE standing and emotional support by encouraging LAWRENCE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL SECOND MONDAY OF THE MONTH CLUB 4-5 PM, 785-840-3140 families and individuals to share healthy ways of coping and grieving. Contact Steve New- CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Meets at First United Methodist Church-West Campus, 867 Hwy 40 (1 block west Hwy 40/ FIRST & THIRD MONDAY OF THE MONTH comer at for more information. Pozez Education Being a caregiver can be incredibly stressful, Center, 1505 SW 8th St. but you don’t have to do it alone. Come meet K10 Bypass). Plus: 7:30-8 p.m., Mainstream CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP 8-10 p.m. Contact Frank & Betty Alexander. Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed with the TOPEKA, 785-478-4947 or 785-296-8349 and talk to others who are in the same situation as you. Moderated by April Maddox, caregiver LAWRENCE, 785-843-2584 responsibilities of caring for a spouse, parent, FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH www.happytimesquares.com or loved one? Do you need information about support specialist at Jayhawk Area Agency Alzheimer’s disease or other disorders? Please MAN TO MAN PROSTATE CANCER on Aging. Topeka & Shawnee County Public THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH Library, Anton Room 202, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. join us in one of our Caregiver Support Groups. SUPPORT GROUP - TOPEKA LAWRENCE PARKINSON’S SUPPORT Meets at St. Francis Health Center’s Cancer TOPEKA, 785-580-4662 Sponsored by the Senior Resource Center for GROUP Douglas County, 2920 Haskell Ave., 2:15-3:45 Center, 1700 S.W. 7th St., 7 p.m. TOPEKA, 785-230-4422 SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 2415 p.m. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF RAILROAD CLINTON PARKWAY, LAWRENCE, 2 PM LAWRENCE, 785-842-0543 FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH AND VETERAN RAILROAD EMPLOYEES THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH EEVERYVERY TTUESDAYUESDAY TTHROUGHHROUGH FFRIDAYRIDAY LAWRENCE AREA PARTNERS IN AGING Meets at 9:30-11 a.m. at Coyote Canyon Buffet. GRANDPARENT AND CAREGIVER MEN’S COFFEE Networking group. Call Ashley at 785-842-0543 TOPEKA, www.narvre.com for more information. $12.00 to attend (includes SUPPORT GROUP Meets in the library at Pioneer Ridge, 4851 SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH Harvard Rd., at 9:30 a.m. Open to the public. lunch). 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Strengthening family relationships and improv- ing positive parenting skills. Meets from 6:30-8 LAWRENCE, 785-749-2000 LAWRENCE ACTION CIVITAN CLUB FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH Civitans have been helping people since the p.m. at St. Francis Hospital, 2nd fl oor meet- FFIRSTIRST TTUESDAYUESDAY OOFF TTHEHE MMONTHONTH PARKINSON MEETING organization’s founding in 1917, by a group of ing rooms. Child care available with 48 hours BBLOODLOOD PPRESSURERESSURE CLINICCLINIC Midland Care, 200 SW Frazier, 5:30-7 p.m. businessmen determined to make a difference in notice. HHealthWiseealthWise 5555 CClinic.linic. 88:30-9:30:30-9:30 aa.m..m. LAWRENCE, 785-235-1367 or (800) 798-1366 their community. Club meets at 6 p.m. To fi nd TOPEKA, 785-286-2329 or 785-231-0763 out current meeting information or other Civitan WWestridgeestridge MMallall ((FoodFood CCourt,ourt, RRestroomestroom EVERY OTHER THURSDAY THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH EEntrance).ntrance). FFree.ree. project updates, please visit the Lawrence TTOPEKA,OPEKA, 7785-354-678785-354-6787 GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP ACTION Civitan Club’s Facebook page at PARENTS OF ESTRANGED ADULT CHIL- Ongoing adult group. Midland Hospice, Build- www.facebook.com/lawrenceactioncivitan or DREN SUPPORT GROUP FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH ing A, 10:30 a.m. Please call for start dates and call Jason. Meets at the Topeka & Shawnee County Public LAWRENCE AREA COALITION TO information packet. LAWRENCE, 785-691-8520 Library, Anton Room 202, 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. For HONOR END-OF-LIFE CHOICES TOPEKA, 785-232-2044 more information. Please contact Jeff Landers. SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH TOPEKA, 785 224 5946. Works with 31 other Kansas communities to EVERY OTHER THURSDAY MEMORY SUPPORT GROUP help all Kansans live with dignity, comfort GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH and peace at the end-of-life, regardless of Held at The Windsor of Lawrence, 3220 Peter- Ongoing adult group. Midland Hospice, Build- age. Members have backgrounds in health- son Rd., 2 p.m. For more information, please STROKE SUPPORT GROUP ing A, 5:30 p.m. Please call for start dates and care, pastoral care, senior citizens’ services, call Amy Homer. For those recovering from a stroke, and/or their information packet. funeral home care, library and educational LAWRENCE, 785-832-9900 family and friends. Meets at 4-5:30 p.m. For TOPEKA, 785-232-2044 more information call LMH Kreider Rehab services. Meets at 3 p.m. in Conference E of SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH LMH. Center. FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH DIABETES EDUCATION GROUP LAWRENCE, 785-505-2712 LAWRENCE, 785-830-8130 STROKE SUPPORT GROUP The Diabetes Education Center provides a FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH Meet other stroke survivors, their families, and free monthly program for those with diabetes THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH MAN TO MAN PROSTATE CANCER hear guest speakers discuss topics related to and their support persons, at 6 p.m. Lawrence ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP recovery. Please contact Randy Williams or Lisa Memorial Hospital, Meeting Room A. Alzheimer’s support group for families and SUPPORT GROUP - LAWRENCE Rundell for more information. Kansas Rehabili- LAWRENCE, 785-505-3062 caregivers. Blassingame Home Care, 1835 N Meets at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, 5:30 tation Hospital, 1504 SW 8th Ave. Topeka Blvd., Suite 205, 6-7 p.m. RSVP by p.m. TOPEKA, 785-235-6600 SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH calling. LAWRENCE, 785-393-1256 SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF TOPEKA, 785-286-2273 SATURDAYS TOPEKA FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH LAWRENCE BRIDGE CLUB THIRD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH TOPEKA AREA OSTOMY SUPPORT Soroptimist International’s mission is to Bring a partner and join us for an evening of improve the lives of women and girls in local CANCER SUPPORT GROUP GROUP bridge, snacks and prizes. Annual membership communities and throughout the world. Meets at Join representatives from Lawrence Memorial Our focus is supporting, assisting, and educat- fee. First two visits are free. Kaw Valley Bridge 6:30 p.m. at the Topeka-Shawnee County Public Hospital Oncology Center and the American ing individuals with colostomies, ileostomies, Center, 1025 N. 3rd Street, 6:30 p.m. Library. Guests welcome. Please email info@ Cancer Society for a general cancer support urostomies and continent ostomies. Meets at LAWRENCE, 785-760-4195 soroptimisttopeka.org for more information. group. Open to anyone with any cancer diagno- 6 p.m. at St. Francis Health Center, 1700 SW TOPEKA, 785-221-0501 ses and/or family members or others affected by 7th St. ONE SATURDAY EACH MONTH www.soroptimisttopeka.org their cancer. For more information, contact Liv TOPEKA, 785-295-5555 LAWRENCE DEATH CAFE Frost at 785-505-2807 or email to liv.frost@ At a Death Cafe people, often strangers, gather SECOND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS lmh.org. to eat cake, drink tea, and discuss death. NAACP MEETING-LAWRENCE CHAPTER LAWRENCE WATER AEROBICS CLASSES A Death Cafe is a discussion group about Meets at the Lawrence public Library Gallery OrthoKansas, P.A. offers aquatic programs and death rather than a grief support or counsel- Room at 6:30 p.m. THIRD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH services, which are open to the public. Special ing session. Group meets once a month on LAWRENCE, 785-841-0030, 785-979-4692 ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL features include warm water therapeutic pool a Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. To learn more, EMPLOYEES with deep water capability. Class time is 5:30 contact cwhiston@sunfl ower.com or visit SECOND & FOURTH FRIDAY OF THE MONTH The Lawrence chapter of the National Active p.m. 1112 W. 6th St., Ste. 124. www.facebook.com/pages/Lawrence-Death- ALZHEIMER’S/CAREGIVER SUPPORT and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) LAWRENCE, 785-838-7885 Cafe/520304204753986?ref=hl. GROUP meets the third Wednesday of the month at Con- www.OrthoKansasPA.com LAWRENCE Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association- Heart of America Chapter. KU Center for CONTINUED ON PAGE 22 22 • August 2017 KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 21 FOURTH FRIDAY OF THE MONTH AUG 21 will be charged, but reservations are required. Donations will be appreciated. Mount St. roy’s Pub, located at 3115 W. 6th in Lawrence. ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL ECLIPSES, EINSTEIN AND FABRIC OF Scholastica Convent Chapels, 801 S. 8th A program begins at noon, followed by lunch EMPLOYEES OUR SOULS St., 9:30-2:45 p.m. free but reservations are and a short business meeting. First time lunch The Topeka chapter of the National Active and The total solar eclipse may be viewed from required. is free. NARFE’s mission is to defend and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) meets Mount St. Scholastica. Informational lectures ATCHISON, 913-360-6200 enhance benefi ts career federal employees earn. on the fourth Friday OF THE MONTH (except about the eclipse will be given. There will Employees from all branches of government Nov. and Dec.) at Aldersgate Village, 7220 SW be lunch on the lawn and special glasses for mountosb.com Asbury Drive, Topeka. Buffet lunch begins at viewing the eclipse will be provided. No fee are welcome and encouraged to attend. For more information, please call Betty Scribner, noon followed by a program/speaker and busi- CONTINUED ON PAGE 23 membership chairman. ness meeting. NARFE’s mission is to represent LAWRENCE, 785-843-7481 government employees, active and retired, before Congress. Employees from all branches THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH of federal government employment are wel- LUNCH AFTER LOSS come, and encouraged to attend. For informa- A social support group to re-engage life after tion, call Jim Miller. the death of a loved one. Meets at 11 a.m. at TOPEKA, 785-478-0651 Paisano’s Ristorante, Fleming Place, SW 10th & Gage. Dutch treat. Requires a reservation. MISCELLANEOUS Call Terry Frizzell at Heartland Hospice of Topeka for your reservation. EVERY MONDAY AND THURSDAY TOPEKA, 785-271-6500 SCRABBLE: OPEN PLAY THIRD FRIDAY OF THE MONTH Anyone interested is welcome-beginner or CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP long timer-just walk in or give a call. Douglas Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging, 2910 SW County Senior Service, 745 Vermont St., 1-4 Topeka Blvd., 12-1 p.m. p.m. LAWRENCE, 785-235-1367 or (800) 798-1366 LAWRENCE, 785-842-0543 THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH WEDNESDAYS JAYHAWK MODEL MASTERS WILD WEE WEDNESDAYS AT THE The purpose of Jayhawk Model Masters is to DISCOVERY CENTER promote the building and safe operation of After the big kids are off to school, bring your radio controlled (RC) model aircraft. In addi- lil’ ones to the Discovery Center for special tion, we strive to fulfi ll our civic responsibility activities just for them. Preschoolers can explore to the community, and support worthwhile their senses, create crafts and learn about the projects. Our club meetings are open to the different animals at the Discovery Center. public and are held on the third Saturday of Parents, guardians, and child care providers can each month. Breakfast starts at 8 a.m. and the meet other parents and talk with early childhood meeting at 9 a.m. We meet in the Smith Center professionals. Free coffee is available. 4400 SW at Brandon Woods, 4730 Brandon Woods Ter- 10th Ave., 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. race. Fee for breakfast. TOPEKA, 785-783-8300 LAWRENCE, 785-312-4840 www.kansasdiscovery.org jayhawkmodelmasters.com SECOND SUNDAY OF THE MONTH FOURTH WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH MONTHLY GUIDED HIKE CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Clinton State Park and AmeriCorps invite you to Administered by Senior Outreach Services in join us for monthly hikes through the park every cooperation with Jayhawk Area Agency on Second Sunday through the coming year. Each Is the cost of advertising in Aging, Inc. Designed to be a safe place to assist journey will take you approximately 2 miles and empower caregivers of seniors. Rose Hill along the sections of the existing North Shore Place Clubhouse, 3600 SW Gage Blvd., 1 p.m. Trails that fl ow throughout Clinton State Park. the daily newspapers TOPEKA, 785-235-1367, EXT. 130 We’ll be exploring the understatedly hilly terrain and abundant wildlife of Eastern Kansas. Ama- FOURTH THURSDAY OF THE MONTH teur arborists and bird watchers will be amazed getting to be burdensome? TOPEKA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY at the numerous species present within the park TGS promotes and stimulates the education, boundaries. Fee. Clinton Reservoir, State Park, knowledge and interest of the membership and Wildlife Area, 798 N 1415 Rd., 1 p.m. and the public in family history, genealogical LAWRENCE, 785-842-8562 Call Kevin at 785-841-9417 to find records and research. Meets at the Topeka- ksoutdoors.com/State-Parks/Locations/ Shawnee County Public Library, 7 p.m. No Clinton out how your advertising can reach meeting in April, November or December. AUG 19 TOPEKA, 785-233-5762 seniors in Lawrence and Topeka for www.tgstopeka.org CELEBRATE THE ECLIPSE! The Solar Eclipse of 2017 is coming! We are FOURTH THURSDAY OF THE MONTH celebrating on the Saturday before, 8/19/17. rates that are not out of this world. CHRISTIAN WIDOW/WIDOWERS Celebrate the sun and explore heat sensitive ORGANIZATION slime at 10 a.m. Create moon craters with fl our We have a covered dish dinner, a short meeting, at 1 p.m. Fully engulf yourself in the experi- and then play dime bingo with playing cards. ence and visualize what happens during a solar 5:30 p.m. at 17th and Stone. For additional eclipse while riding our hovercraft at 11 a.m. information, email [email protected]. and 2 p.m. Kansas Children’s Discovery Center TOPEKA Address: 4400 SW 10th St., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Fee. TOPEKA, 785-783-8300 kansasdiscovery.org KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY August 2017 • 23 Coolidge made a similar pronouncement ings bank.” ESTATE PLANNING in his fi rst State of the Union address on He learned from his father what he Dec. 6, 1923: “Numbered among our called “the practical side of govern- population are some 12 million colored ment.” He said he, “understood that it A place where civility once ruled people. Under our Constitution, their consisted of restraints which the people rights are just as sacred as those of any had imposed upon themselves in order to By Cal Thomas got moving was, itself, moving. other citizen. It is both a public and a pri- promote the common welfare.” Tribune Content Agency Schmoke quoted from a commencement vate duty to protect those rights.” About taxes he said he learned that address Coolidge delivered on June 6, Coolidge lost every Southern state in when “taxes were laid, someone had to LYMOUTH NOTCH, Vermont - 1924 at Howard University, a historically the 1924 election, but won all the rest, work to earn the money to pay them. I PWhen was the last time you heard a black college founded in 1867. The previ- save Wisconsin, taking 54 percent of the saw that a public debt was a burden on member of one political party praise a ous year, 29 black people were lynched in popular vote and 72 percent of the elec- all the people in a community and while member of the other party? the U.S., according to Historical Statistics toral vote. it was necessary to meet the needs of a Here in this hamlet nestled among of the United States. In 1924, there would It would be 40 years before President disaster it cost much in interest and ought the Green Mountains, former Baltimore be 16 more. Lyndon Johnson, a Democrat, signed civil to be retired as soon as possible.” Democratic Mayor Kurt Schmoke rose to Coolidge was vehemently opposed to rights legislation recognizing rights that Doesn’t all of this—from Schmoke’s speak well of our 30th president, Calvin inequality. He said, “The nation has need Coolidge (and Thomas Jefferson) believed kind words about a member of the oppo- Coolidge, a Republican. The occasion of all that can be contributed to it through were endowed to all human beings by their site political party, to Coolidge’s innate was the annual celebration of Coolidge’s the best efforts of all its citizens. The col- Creator, but Coolidge showed the way. decency and fairness toward all, seem like birthday on July 4, the only president born ored people have repeatedly proved their In his autobiography, Coolidge wrote another country? on the day we celebrate America’s birth. devotion to the high ideals of our coun- of an America that is mostly forgotten, It wasn’t. With notable exceptions, it Perhaps it takes the death of one and try. ... The propaganda of prejudice and but which cries out to be reclaimed: “The was largely practiced—and expected— the absence from public offi ce of another hatred which sought to keep the colored neighborhood around the Notch was made in an America not that long ago. Today’s (Schmoke is now president of the Univer- men from supporting the national cause up of people of exemplary habits. Their America is in desperate need of rediscov- sity of Baltimore) to cool political pas- (WWI) completely failed. The black man speech was clean, and their lives were ering what Vermonters then saw as self- sions, but the former mayor’s respect for showed himself the same kind of citizen, above reproach. They had no mortgages evident truths. Coolidge’s commitment to civil rights for moved by the same kind of patriotism as on their farms. If any debts were con- - Readers may email Cal Thomas at African Americans and full voting rights the white man.” tracted they were promptly paid. Credit [email protected]. for women long before both movements The Howard speech wasn’t a one-off. was good and there was money in the sav- © 2017 Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 PICKING CHAMPIONSHIPS Kaw Valley This long running event resembles a reunion AUG 21 as musicians form circles jamming under trees THE ECLIPSE @ KU throughout the park. Former contestants return Lawrence, Kansas will see the sun covered as professional performers. Some competitors SeniorMonthly 99.3% in the middle of the day. Join the KU are the second and third generations of their Department of Physics and Astronomy and family to participate. Fans gather on blankets to the KU Natural History Museum at the Shenk enjoy music and cheer on their friends as they Have Kaw Valley Sports Complex to view the eclipse and learn compete. Food vendors, artists and community more about this solar phenomenon when it groups fi ll the street and park paths. For many Senior Monthly peaks at about 1:10 p.m. The family-friendly, years, luthiers have joined the event to share drop-in event includes science and art activi- their latest original handmade instruments. delivered right to ties, telescope viewing with astronomers, and South Park, 1130 Massachusetts, 12-5 p.m. food trucks that will offer lunch. Free eclipse Free. your home. Just glasses provided on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served LAWRENCE, 785-691-7314 basis. KU Natural History Museum, Shenk fi dpick.com Complex, 23rd & Iowa, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. $ 50 Free. AUG 31-SEP 3 8 LAWRENCE, 785-864-4450 AMERICAN ROYAL WORLD SERIES OF AUG 21 BARBECUE for 12 issues! The World Series of Barbecue is the largest bar- TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE HEARTLAND becue competition in the world bringing teams Name: ______Presentations on astronomy, Celestial Con- together from over ten countries to compete for cert by Benedictine College Music Dept. in the title of Open and Invitational Grand Cham- the Abbey Church, concession stand, eclipse pion! This signature Kansas City event is getting Address: ______viewing at Wilcox Stadium. Tickets to stadium a fresh feel with more public events and activi- are free but must be reserved by contacting ties than ever, including incredible live music, City: ______State: ____ Zip: ______Sue Durkin at [email protected]. Solar delicious BBQ and local food, and a vendor fair glasses will be supplied and telescopes with authentic to Kansas City and BBQ enthusiasts. Mail this completed form along with $8.50* to: solar fi lters will be available. Benedictine Col- Plus, with a full line up of kids’ activities the lege, 1020 N 2nd St., 9-7:30 p.m. Barbecue will have fun and entertainment for all Groenhagen Advertising, L.L.C. ATCHISON, 913-367-5340 ages. Kansas Speedway, 400 Speedway Blvd, 2612 Cranley St. AUG 27 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Fee. ANNUAL KANSAS STATE FIDDLING & KANSAS CITY, 816-221-9800 Lawrence, KS 66046 americanroyal.com * Please make out check or money order to “Groenhagen Advertising.” 24 • August 2017 KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY BUSINESS CARD DIRECTORY ATTENTION SENIORS: We Improve People's Lives See how much we can Home Health, Skilled Nursing, Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy save you on your Medicare Private Duty Care Supplement. Call Bruce
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By Rick Steves from your trip. Tribune Content Agency PLOT YOUR ROUTE. Study roads and major interchanges and STEVES’ EUROPE RICK CAMERON HEWITT, orror stories about driving in decide whether to take the faster auto- HEurope abound. They’re fun to bahn/strada/route/cesta or a slower tell, but driving is really only a prob- scenic route. If you’re headed for a lem for those who make it one. If you small or midsize town, know which know what to expect, your drive can be big city is nearby (and most likely to a highlight rather than harrowing. Here be signposted) to keep you headed in are a few tips to know before you get the right direction. Even if you’ll be behind the wheel. using GPS or a mapping app, keep a RESEARCH YOUR RENTAL. paper map handy and pay attention to Most European rental cars use stick road signs. shift (standard transmission), so be PREPARE FOR TOLLS. It’s free Scotland’s sparsely populated Isle of Skye is easiest to explore with to drive on some expressways, such sure to ask for an automatic if you’re a set of wheels that allow you to enjoy the scenery at your own pace. not used to changing gears, especially as Germany’s famous autobahn. But if you’ll be driving on narrow, winding many roads have tolls; some coun- limited spots. forces you to wait and enjoy the scen- roads. Be aware, though, that you’ll tries, such as Portugal, use auto- GO WITH THE FLOW. Driving ery. Think of it as enjoying the local pay about 50 percent more for an auto- matic, cashless toll systems—but in Europe tends to be more aggressive culture. matic transmission. It’s usually cheaper there is often a toll-booth option to than in the U.S., but each country has You may curse the confusing signs, to arrange rentals from the U.S. Shop pay with cash or a credit card. Some its quirks. For example, in Germany narrow roads, and macho habits, but around and always check the fi ne print countries’ toll roads require a permit if you drive less than 100 mph in the it’s all part of the experience. Driving for add-on charges. Remember that it sticker (called a “vignette”) displayed fast lane, you’ve got people climbing at home is mundane; driving in Europe might make sense to pick up and return on windshields. Your rental car may up your tailpipe. On the other hand, is memorable. your car in different cities so you don’t already have one; if not, you can buy because Germans are almost notori- - Rick Steves (www.ricksteves.com) have to backtrack. one at border crossings, gas stations, ously good at obeying the rules, if writes European travel guidebooks GET TO KNOW YOUR CAR. and post offi ces. If you don’t have a there’s a 100-mph speed-limit sign and and hosts travel shows on public tele- Once you pick up your car, test the sticker, you’ll soon meet your fi rst they’re driving 180 mph, they’ll slam vision and public radio. Email him at wipers, headlights, and gearshift, and local ... in uniform. Fines start at on the brakes. Rural areas have plenty [email protected] and follow his make sure you know what type of fuel around $150. of other hazards, like high hedges blog on Facebook. the car takes (diesel vs. unleaded), and PLAN FOR PARKING. If you’re blocking the view on narrow lanes, © 2017 Rick Steves how to release the gas cap. staying at a hotel, ask about parking. and the occasional sheep crossing that Distributed By Tribune Content Agency, LLC. BE PUMP SAVVY. Learn the In many cities, it’s best to park your car local term for your fuel: diesel or on the outskirts and use public trans- unleaded. At gas stations, prices are portation or taxis; some cities even by the liter (about a quart, four to a have free shuttles from parking areas gallon); regular gas is marked “95” into the city center. Even better, return while super or premium gasoline is your rental car. Cities across Europe usually designated “97” or “98.” In have taken measures to discourage some countries there’s no difference urban driving. For example, to drive between the nozzles for diesel and anywhere in downtown London or gasoline—check signs before you fi ll Stockholm, you’ll pay a “congestion ‘er up. charge.” LEARN THE RULES OF THE If you do drive into town, learn what ROAD. Ask your rental company, or the pavement markings mean (different Like Senior Monthly on check the U.S. State Department web- curb colors can mean free parking—or site (www.travel.state.gov, search for no parking). Look for signs, or ask a Facebook your country in the “Learn about your local. Don’t assume that an absence of destination” box, then click “Travel meters means you can leave your car (facebook.com/seniormonthly) and Transportation”). In many places, there: You may need to get a timed speed is monitored by cameras that ticket from a nearby pay-and-display and be eligible for monthly click photos, and send speeders tick- machine, or display a parking-clock ets by mail—one last, pricey souvenir disc that allows you to use free, time- prize drawings. 28 • August 2017 KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY at the age of 15. The former indentured nifi cantly different from samples from GROEN ZONE servant was later the fi rst American English towns. fi ned and imprisoned (unjustly) under Did a Viking marry one of my Frisian the Sedition Act of 1798. So, I can see ancestors, which would account for Yes, I’m part Neanderthal, where the British and Irish DNA came that 13.4% Scandinavian DNA? Prob- from. ably not. According to 23andMe, “You Interestingly, the Groenhagens most likely had a great-grandparent, but less than 4% may also have “British” DNA. My second great-grandparent, branch of the Groenhagen family or third great-grand- By Kevin Groenhagen predominantly German. That doesn’t came from East parent who was appear to be the case. The 99.7% Euro- Friesland, which 100% Scandina- y daughters gave me an unusual pean breaks down as follows: is now part of Ger- vian. This person Mgift for my birthday last Decem- • 31.5% British and Irish many. I knew the was likely born ber. It was a gift I can use well into the • 21.7% French and German Frisian language is between 1810 future, as well as help me look back • 13.4% Scandinavian more closely related and 1870.” Skep- centuries and even millennia. The gift • 27.2% Broadly Northwestern to England tical? My second was a DNA kit from 23andMe. European than German. great-grandfather (my The kit required me to spit in • 1.4% Southern European As geneticist mother’s great-grandfather) was John tube. I then had to mail my saliva to • 0.3% Eastern European Mark Thomas of University College Trask. “Trask” is a Norse-Viking word 23andMe’s lab for analysis. Several • 4.1% Broadly European London has noted, “Listening to a Fri- that means “lake.” John Trask was weeks later, I received an email from I do have British and Irish ances- sian speak is like listening to some- born in 1864, which means either he 23andMe that provided a link to my tors on my mother’s side. Major Wil- body speak English with a frog in and/or his father was probably 100% DNA results. liam Chittenden left England in 1639 their mouth.” Thomas’ research also Scandinavian. The results were a bit surprising. and became the chief military man in found that “inhabitants of the Dutch Now comes the real mystery. My While my DNA shows that I am 99.7% Guilford, Connecticut. His descendant, province of Friesland were indistin- oldest daughter submitted a DNA kit European, the distribution of that DNA Thomas Chittenden, was the fi rst gov- guishable genetically from the English months before I did. Her DNA showed is not what I expected. With the last ernor of Vermont. Thomas Chittenden’s town-dwellers.” Meanwhile, the DNA that she was just 49.7% European, name Groenhagen and my mother’s son-in-law, U.S. Rep. Matthew Lyon, he sampled in Welsh towns was sig- CONTINUED ON PAGE 29 German maiden name, I thought I was came to American from Ireland in 1765
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6:WK6W7RSHNDZZZWKHILUVWDSDUWPHQWVRUJ EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY 30 • August 2017 KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY At the top of the 4.0 list was Tyler “Son, I need to talk to you. Could HUMOR Kirby. The coach remembered him. He you come to my offi ce?” had been an eager fi rst-day-of-practice “Now, sir?” walk-on. Kirby weighed 187 pounds. “Yes, if you’re free.” His thick glasses were held on by an After the meeting, Kirby Tyler set Don’t Punt, Coach! elastic band. up a team of his own—a group of aca- “Sorry, kid,” the coach had said, “We demically high achieving students who oach Nick Whitlow was sort- of the visitor’s chair had been short- already got enough managers.” tutored athletes. The athletes thrived. Cing football equipment in the ened. And one leg had been cut shorter “I want to make the team, Coach.” Coach Whitlow put Tyler on his Leopards locker room when his cell- than the other three. The visitor was “Not this team, you don’t. Go take a team, and made sure that Tyler got to phone buzzed. He looked at the caller forced to sit on a low, teetery chair. shower.” suit up for every game. Toward the end ID. Coach Whitlow scowled and Advantage, Farseer. “Gaaaa,” said the coach, as he of the season with the Leopards lead- said, !@#$%^&*. Then he pushed “Ima,” pause, “Uh, I mean Dean remembered the encounter. He left the ing the La Mancha Mongrels 47-6 the the answer button, smiled and said, Farseer, our atha-letes work very hard building. coach called: “Coach Whitlow speaking.” on their academic studies. Very hard, On the sidewalk outside the building “Kirby. Get in there at quarterback The caller was Dr. Ima Farseer, dean indeed.” he bumped into someone. and heave a long one down fi eld. of Letongaloosa Community Junior “With little to show for it when grade “Sorry, Coach, I wasn’t looking - Larry Day, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., is a College’s School of Electromagnetic cards come out,” said the dean. where I was going.” former foreign correspondent, newspa- Communigraphics. “Ma’am, the Leopards are ten and “My fault. Say, aren’t you Tyler per reporter and journalism professor. one on the year. Our best season since Kirby?” He has written humorous fi ction— 2012.” “Yes sir.” sometimes intentionally—all his life. “And your athletes are zero and 23 academically. Not a single ath-lete (she pronounced the word slowly and enun- ciated it pointedly) is on the dean’s list. On the other hand, 17 football players are in various after school detention programs.” “Coach Whitlow, we need to talk,” The coach teetered silently. Then he said the dean. said, “Let me get back to you on this,” “I’m real tied up right now, Ma’ am,” said the coach. he said. “Got football practice, comin’ “Please do,” said the dean. “Soon.” up ya know.” It had never occurred to Coach Whit- “That’s why I need to see you in fi eld to call up the dean’s list on his my offi ce. Your football team has aca- computer, but he did so the moment he demic eligibility problems.” arrived back at his offi ce. “Whoa. Whoa. Hold on. I’ll be right The names of students with 4.0 there.” grades led the list, followed by others Dean Farseer’s offi ce door was open in descending order down to the so Coach Whitlow walked in and sat in bottom of the list where he recognized the visitor’s chair opposite the dean’s the names of a number of his football massive mahogany desk. All four legs players.
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Add half of the is the highlight of this vegan dish golden brown, about 15 minutes sauteed mushrooms and process again 1 1/4 cups (310 mL) water until smooth, scraping down the bowl ost people today understand such restrictions. But, in fact, more and 1/2 cup (125 mL) good-quality as needed. Mwhat it means to be vegetarian, more products are widely available that canned vegetable stock or broth Transfer the puree to a small sauce- avoiding meats, poultry or seafood make vegan cooking not only possible pan. Bring to a boil over medium-high in their diets. In fact, the ever-rising but actually a pleasure. To assemble: heat, stirring occasionally with a whisk. popularity of farmers’ markets makes You can fi nd vegan “cheeses” and Nonstick cooking spray Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and it possible for more and more food even vegan cultured “butter” spreads 3 garlic cloves, minced cook until thick and creamy, about 1 lovers to consider themselves at least made from nuts and oils, for example. 1/4 cup (60 mL) store-bought grated minute, adding a little of the vegetable part-time vegetarians, enjoying the And it’s also possible in your own vegan Parmesan cheese, plus extra for stock if necessary to thin it to coating kitchen to prepare “cream” sauces serving consistency. based on nuts, which turn wonder- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black To prepare the gnocchi for serving, fully smooth and rich when pureed in pepper heat a large nonstick skillet coated with a blender, leading many people who 1/8 teaspoon salt cooking spray over medium-high heat. Wolfgang sample the results to doubt that a dish Chopped fresh chives, for serving Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, Puck made in this way doesn’t include dairy. about 30 seconds. Stir in the cashew Don’t just take my word for it, either. Bring a large saucepan of lightly cream sauce, gnocchi, remaining sau- Instead, try the following authentic- salted water to a boil. Cook the gnocchi teed mushrooms, grated Parmesan, tasting Italian recipe, which was devel- following manufacturer’s instructions. pepper and salt; cook until thoroughly pleasures and health benefi ts of meals oped by my team at Wolfgang Puck Meanwhile, in a large saute pan, heat heated through. without animal proteins at least several Catering. It features fresh gnocchi, the the olive oil over medium-high heat. Spoon the gnocchi, mushrooms and times a week. traditional bite-sized potato-and-fl our Add the mushrooms, garlic and thyme, sauce into individual heated serving Widespread familiarity with vegetar- pasta dumplings, which you can fi nd and saute, stirring frequently, until bowls or plates. Garnish with chives ianism has, in turn, led to more particu- vacuum-packaged and ready to cook in the mushrooms begin to turn golden and more Parmesan and serve imme- lar choices when it comes to the foods the refrigerated section of many well- brown, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove the diately. we eat. There are lacto-vegetarians, stocked supermarkets and in Italian thyme sprig and set the mushrooms © 2017 Wolfgang Puck Worldwide, Inc. who include dairy products in plant- delis. If you want to make sure you’re aside. 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Of course, some dogs and should I give them something to treat every meal as if it’s their last meal Keeping your birds safe loosen their bowels? I have had dogs and practically “inhale” their food. all my life. I am almost “older than This behavior, however, also can lead while painting home dirt,” and I have never had a dog eat to tummy troubles that may make them f grass unless it wanted to throw up. Do want to eat grass. If they are speed-eat- you have any insights on this? - Car- ers, buy each one of them a “slow food By Cathy M. Rosenthal other aerosolized toxins that can affect leen Bubenik, Sanger, Calif. dog bowl,” which is designed with Tribune Content Agency birds. Dear Carleen: Thank you for twists and turns to slow them down. “Whenever you’re dealing with any- including your dog’s names. I love to Eating slower can help their digestion. Dear Cathy: We would love to have thing aerosolized, you must remove know the names of the pets I am trying Finally, their grass-eating habits the interior of our home painted pro- the bird from the room or home,” says to help. could indicate they all have intestinal fessionally, but we have two birds. Dr. Laurie Hess, author of “Unlikely Nibbling on a grass usually isn’t worms. Take samples of their poop to One is a Cockatoo that we’ve had for Companions, Adventures of an Exotic cause for concern unless Reesie, Cap- the vet to rule out that possibility. And, 32 years, and the other is a parrot that Animal Doctor.” “You also should con- tain Jack and Dobie are eating copious let me know what you eventually fi nd we’ve had for three years. I’ve done sider the dust you will stir up while amounts of grass, and then vomiting. out. research on using low VOC paint, but I sanding walls and preparing to paint, You mention they might need grass to - Cathy M. Rosenthal is a longtime still don’t trust what I’ve read. We love which can be harmful to birds and poop, which may mean they are not animal advocate, author, columnist our birds, but haven’t painted in the make them sick.” getting enough fi ber in their diet. Vet- and pet expert who has more than 25 18 years of residing at such home. We Hess recommends asking a neighbor, erinarians say dogs need 2.5 to 4.5 per- years in the animal welfare fi eld. Send also have two dogs. - Michelle, Nau- friend or family member to watch your cent fi ber in their food. Ask your vet your pet questions, stories and tips to gatuck, Conn. birds in their home or boarding your if the food you are feeding provides [email protected]. Please include Dear Michelle: As a long-time bird birds for a few days until your home enough fi ber. If you don’t want to your name, city, and state. You can parent, you clearly know how sensitive has time to air out. change their food, you can add a little follow her @cathymrosenthal. birds are to even the slightest change in As for the dogs, you could keep them canned pumpkin, sweet potatoes or © 2017 Distributed By Tribune Content Agency, the air and environment, and are smart outside while you paint or board them canned green beans to their diet daily LLC. to ask questions about painting around as well, so they don’t have to breathe in them. The fumes from a freshly painted the fumes and are not underfoot while room can be lethal for your feathered you paint. Dogs are not as sensitive to friends. That’s because some of the paint fumes as birds, but they should most harmful chemicals in paint come be treated with the same precautions from Volatile Organic Compounds, or you might have for a young child in the VOCs, which are released into the air home. not just when you paint, but for several Dear Cathy: My three dogs, Reesie, years afterward. Captain Jack, and Dobie, all eat grass. Low VOC and No VOC (which is I was told the dog food I feed them is just super low VOC) paints are good a good one. When I feed them, I add a alternatives to regular paint because little water to the food, so it isn’t so dry. they reduce VOCs released into the I do not let the food get soggy. I think, air. But it doesn’t mean there are zero if they didn’t eat grass, they might not VOCs in the paint or that there aren’t be able to poop. 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Charles Robinson Chapter Thomas Jefferson Chapter (Lawrence) (Topeka) John Sayler (President) Brian Vazquez (President) 785-841-5756 785-272-7647 KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY August 2017 • 33 I drew her pictures and thumb-tacked a rabbit coat after I’ve tanned the hides.” MEMORIES ARE FOREVER them to the inside of her pen. She My eyes widened as the gravity of didn’t appreciate my preschool artwork his words sunk in. I whispered, “You I would like to receive your memory as know the names of all the fl owers, as and chewed them to pieces. killed my rabbits?” a child. It should be about 725 words if they were old friends from long ago. One day at feeding time, I discov- “Yes. But I’ll make you that rabbit more or less and include a photo of But the dog was not her friend. In ered six pink babies coat, I promise.” yourself as a child. You can write your fact, she hated him. in her pen. This did Crushed, I favorite memory either longhand or Dad championed him until the day little to make Mom decided maybe I have it typed out. Then mail it to me he chewed Mom’s new alligator shoes. happier about the shouldn’t have a at Tom Mach, PO Box 486, Lawrence, That was the last straw. I heard no dis- big stinky pen in pet at all. They all KS 66044. cussions about the dog between Mom the backyard. seemed to die. You can also send it to me by email and Dad, but by nightfall, my pet had a After several Dad’s tanning at [email protected]. Go to www. new home a couple of miles south near weeks, the phone job didn’t turn out memoriesareforever.com for more the edge of town. I was heartbroken. rang. The voice on and I never got the information. Don’t worry about spell- Dad said, “But Sally, I gave him to a the other end said, fur coat—not that I ing or grammar as I would be happy little girl with only one arm. Doesn’t she “Is this the party would have worn to edit it and send it back to you for need a companion worse than you do?” that has dressed my sweet rabbits approval. This column will cease to I wasn’t so sure, but fi nally resigned rabbits?” anyway. exist if I don’t receive memories from myself to Dad’s decision. “No. Ours don’t Later, I acquired our Senior Monthly readers. Thanks. - We later learned he barked all the wear any clothes.” two parakeets. Tom Mach time and someone put poison in his food I hung up the They were kept to kill him. What a sad end to my dog. receiver. in my room and I Perhaps a pet that didn’t eat shoes Dad heard the faithfully fed and might go better with Mom. One Satur- conversation. cared for them— Tom day I went to the Ben Franklin’s fi ve “What was that until they died also. and dime and bought a chameleon. call, honey?” From then on, pets Mach He didn’t have a cage so I put him in “Somebody were not allowed at a pint glass milk bottle. I heard they wanted to know if our house—ever. turned the color of the place they were. we dressed our rab- When our own Maybe he would turn clear. Then Mom bits.” Sally Freeman Jadlow children wanted wouldn’t see him and be upset another The phone rang pets, we allowed pet occupied the house. again. Dad beat me to it. “Yes. Yes. a few ducks and gerbils but they too Pet I had no idea what to feed him so I’ll have them ready for you this after- met bad ends. Perhaps our house has I pulled some grass and put it in the noon.” an unseen sign over the door, “Warn- bottle. “Why did that guy want to know if ing—all pets who enter here are about Problems He was dead within a few days. we dressed our rabbits?” to complete their life cycle.” At least it Dad understood my desire for a pet Dad sat me on his lap. “Honey, those seems so. By Sally Freeman Jadlow so he built a large pen for the new white rabbits were running out of room in the Sally Jadlow’s books are available rabbit he brought home one night. pen. I’ve sold them to the person that on Amazon. See her books at her blog fter WW II, life began to settle a I named her Judy. Soon she got fat. called. But I’ve saved the fur. I’ll make you at http://sallyjadlow.com/books. Abit. Dad came home from fi ght- ing in Germany. Mom quit her job as a clothing store manager in Ottawa, Our idyllic country setting is safe, beautiful Kansas, and we moved back to Fort Scott, Kansas. and convenient to Topeka and Lawrence Dad decided I needed a dog. Mom Living at Prairie Wind is much like living at home. Meals are made from wasn’t so sure, but on my fi fth birth- scratch with the most wholesome ingredients available. The home setting day, I got a cute little black and white allows for close relationships and makes it possible to easily accommodate puppy. When I took him out of the box each senior’s preferences in schedule, meals and daily activities. Prairie Wind he wriggled in my arms and licked my is owned and operated by a local family with more than 60 years of experi- face. I giggled with joy. ence in caring for elders. Let our family care for you or your loved one. That spring we moved to a differ- ent house at 905 Horton. This one sat We now offer Adult Day Care for seniors who don't need 24/7 care. We provide a beside the only greenhouse and fl orist safe place for the senior while the caregiver sleeps, works, runs errands, etc. shop in town. Their trash barrels sat near ours in the back yard. Mom often went through the fl orist’s less-than- pristine castoffs to make bouquets for HOME PLUS the dining room table. She seemed to 4&UI4U #FSSZUPOttQSBJSJFXJOEIPNF!HNBJMDPN 34 • August 2017 KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY 57, battling brain cancer—never quite bad to saintly Ingrid Bergman), “Reap LIZ SMITH gained the appropriate mythic stature of the Wild Wind,” “I Married a Witch,” other stars. This has always seemed odd “The Hairy Ape,” “Deadline at Dawn,” to me. But I don’t think she was fully “Smash Up: The Story of a Woman” Fans remind us - this year is appreciated even in her lifetime. (Her fi rst alkie role), “My Foolish Maybe Susan Hayward was just ... Heart” (a great tearjerker), “The Lost Susan Hayward’s centennial, too! too much; too much fi re, too much Moment,” “House of Strangers” (a strength, too raw. Aside from her sizzling face-off with Edward G. Rob- By Liz Smith in “I Want to Live!” (Who can forget beauty, which was considerable, she inson), “I Can Get It For You Whole- Tribune Content Agency Susan waiting to die, and refusing to also had spectacular, unique manner- sale” (a strong woman constrained by take off her high heels—“No dice, I isms that should have made her immor- idiot men), “The President’s Lady,” iz, very nice centennial tribute look better with ‘em on!”) tal. The way she spoke—achingly “Demetrius and the Gladiators” (as “Lto Lena Horne. Have there been I received a lovely note from Susan emotional to super snarly in seconds— the wickedest woman in Rome), “The any irate emails, etc., that Susan Hay- Hayward’s godson, Jim Warren. Jim the way those nostrils fl ared from that Conqueror” (just for her belly-baring ward wasn’t recognized, as it was the conveyed some sweet, personal memo- stubborn retroussé nose, the toss of her sword dance), the aforementioned “I 100th anniversary of her birth also on ries of the Brooklyn-born Hayward, tawny, fi ery mane of hair. Want to Live” and “I’ll Cry Tomorrow” June 30? Just asking. There are some who was known to be extremely pri- But most of all, that incredible walk. and “Where Love Has Gone” in which fi ercely loyal Hayward fans out there!” vate, but warm and earthy once she let With perfect posture, it was a delicious she played a fi ctionalized version of That was reader Mark Kirby. And, as her guard down. cross between a strut and a bounce— Lana Turner, embroiled in the death of a matter of fact, within the congratu- In Hollywood, she was respected as absolute authority and absolute sex. a sleazy lover. This one is also notable latory mail of our remembrance of one of the industry’s great professionals. Even from a great distance, you knew for pitting Miss Hayward against Bette Lena, there were a few Hayward fans, (She never balked at an assignment from Susan Hayward was arriving. She Davis. They did not get along in the who mentioned—in a nice, non-bru- her studios—she did her job and always could sing and dance. There was little fi lm, or in real life, but they are electric tal way—that the fl ame-haired Oscar worked toward something bigger and she couldn’t do, except perhaps light in the movie. winner was also celebrating her 100th. better. When she fi nally won the Acad- comedy. Hayward was too emphatic Susan: “When you’re dying of thirst, We’re big fans of Hayward here. She emy Award, producer Walter Wanger for that. But she gave it a try, and was you drink from a mud hole.” was gorgeous, unique and—to us— remarked, “Thank goodness. We can all compelling in her efforts. Bette: “You have devoted your life to underrated. relax now. Susie has her Oscar!”) Among our favorite Hayward mud and fi lth.” So, to appease Miss Hayward’s fans, But somehow, Susan—who died at age efforts: “Adam Had Four Sons” (being CONTINUED ON PAGE 35 we are going to repeat a bit of a column we did on the star a couple years ago when Turner Classic Movies honored her as its Star of the Month. Here goes. This is for you, Susie and all those who have not forgotten. “I NEED a drink. I need a drink Are you certain you now!” That was Susan Hayward, in one are taking advantage of the defi ning roles of her career, as of every tax break singer Lillian Roth in “I’ll Cry Tomor- row.” you deserve? Hayward was Oscar nominated for that performance in 1955—her fourth Call TODAY for your nomination - but she wouldn’t win the COMPLIMENTARY prize until 1958, for an equally intense portrayal of another real-life woman, Tax Review! convicted murderer Barbara Graham, TOPEKA Know an 785-232-6923 interesting senior LAWRENCE who would be a 785-838-4380 great subject for LENEXA a Senior Profi le? 913-764-1127 Please call Kevin at www.MidwestTF.com Delivering simple solutions 785-841-9417. in a complex world KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY August 2017 • 35 JOHN MALMIN/LOS ANGELES TIMES/MCT
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Best actor nominee Ernest Borgnine appears with Susan Hay- ward, nominee for best actress, in Los Angeles, California, on Febru- ary 18, 1956.
appeared to have been made by people Susan Hayward on drugs! Miss Hayward gave it a touch of class. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 34 Susan Hayward was valiant to the Susan: “Only to get even with you.” end, making a glorious fi nal appear- Bette: “Blaming me for your prob- ance at the 1975 Oscars, looking a bit lems will not make you a better frail, but so glamorous, every inch her person.” image, that fans and even the industry Susan: “Telling you the truth has dismissed the rumors that she was on already made me a better person!” her deathbed. Perhaps that is the reason Well, it’s so high camp it’s in another why her legend never gelled properly. universe. Great fi ghters are never expected to But not even this can compare to lose. Susan’s glorifi ed cameo in “Valley of Thanks, Mark Kirby—and others— the Dolls,” which includes the infa- for reminding us of this glorious giant. mous wig-snatching powder room - E-mail Liz Smith at MES3838@aol. scene with Patty Duke. “VOTD” was com. a movie about people on drugs that © 2017 Tribune Content Agency, LLC. 36 • August 2017 KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY GOREN ON BRIDGE Famous Hand With Bob Jones The key was West’s choice of lead. Tribune Content Agency The queen of diamonds was certainly with South for his three-no-trump bid, North-South vulnerable, West deals so West was hoping to fi nd his partner with an entry in order to lead a dia- NORTH mond back through declarer. There ♠-K J 8 3 was nothing to go on, so it was a pure ♥-7 5 guess. The West players who chose to ♦-9 7 4 lead a black suit saw South quickly ♣-J 10 9 2 claim nine black-suit winners to make WEST EAST his contract. ♠-4 ♠-10 9 2 Two inspired West players hit on the ♥-9 4 ♥-A K J 10 8 6 2 winning heart lead. East took the time ♦-A K J 10 8 5 ♦-3 to cash seven heart winners before ♣ ♣ fi nally leading a diamond back so that -8 6 4 3 -7 5 Conveniently located just 15 minutes from Lawrence and the SOUTH West could take his six winners in that Kansas City metro area, Hillside Village sits in a quiet residential ♠-A Q 7 6 5 suit. Two different South players, in a neighborhood. We provide a small town feel with quick access to ♥-Q 3 voluntarily bid three no trump contract, ♦-Q 6 2 failed to take a single trick! One of the surrounding communities. We have 38 assisted living (AL) ♣-A K Q them, sadly, was doubled, and suffered apartments in multiple floor plans starting at just $3,150 per a loss of 2600 points! month. Our building has numerous common areas including a The bidding: We can just imagine the players com- sunroom, library, front porch, backyard patio and garden area, paring these results in a team game. WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH and paved walking paths. Our AL services include the following: Who do you think would feel worse— 3♦ Pass Pass 3NT the declarer who went down 2600 s 4HREE MEALS PER DAY s -EDICAL DIRECTOR ONSITE TWO All pass points or the defenders who allowed s -EDICATION MANAGEMENT days per week. three no trump to make? Certainly it s Full-time nurse dedicated to AL. s 5TILITIES INCLUDING CABLE 46 Opening lead: ? should be the defenders. Declarer did s 4RAINED STAFF ON DUTY IN !, s 3ECURITY CAMERAS nothing wrong. Today’s deal was played at a tourna- hours per day. s $AILY SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL - Bob Jones welcomes readers’ ment some 15 years ago. The auction s 2EGULAR HEALTH MONITORING activities. responses sent in care of this newspa- above was duplicated at many tables. per or to Tribune Content Agency, LLC., South’s three no trump bid was com- Each apartment includes: 16650 Westgrove Dr., Suite 175, Addi- pletely normal and virtually all good s Kitchenette with refrigerator/freezer, son, TX 75001. E-mail responses may players would choose it in this posi- microwave, cabinets, and sink. be sent to [email protected]. tion. s No step shower with seat and grab bars. © 2017 Tribune Content Agency, LLC. s Individual heating and AC units. s Emergency call system. s Large bay window. Call 913-583-1260 ext. 116 today to schedule a "EAUTY 3HOP s !LL 5TILITIES )NCLUDED s (OUR /N 3ITE 3TAFF /N #ITY "US 2OUTE s !MPLE ,AUNDRY &ACILITIES tour! 7 TH 3TREET s $E 3OTO +3
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