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BOONE COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES, INC.

Volume XXXIII Number 5 Sept./Oct. 2012

Whats Inside

Page 3Boone Senior Expo &Zionsville Health Fair

Page 10Senior ComputerClasses & OprylandHoliday Tour

Page 12Choose My Plate

...And More

Pictured above is BCSSI Executive Director Sue Ritz with ZionsvilleTown Manager Ed Mitro and Town Council President Tim Haak.BCSSI is excited to announce a new satellite office has recentlybeen opened in the Zionsville Town Hall thanks to the support of the

Town Hall Staff and Town Council Members. Turn to page 6 formore information.


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Boone CountySenior Services, Inc.

2012Board of Directors

Rick Whiteman

President

Barbara Anderson

Margaret Beesley

Roger Burrus

John CowanLori Cravens

Judy Cunningham

Matt Drury

Jeff Madtson

Valaree MessengerEric Ragsdale

Ed Schilling

Cinda Sullivan

Jayne Thompson

Sharon Walker

Sue RitzExecutive Director

Sonya ShoupNewsletter Editor,Director of Operations

Boone CountySenior Services, Inc.

Mission Statement:To provide life sustaining andenriching services for BooneCounty older adults.

Core Values:Choice for older adults andtheir familiesEnhance, protect and

preserve the dignity of older

adultsFiscal responsibilityCooperation with otheragencies

Services include:Homemaker & Home Health

GuardianshipRespite

TransportationInformation & Assistance

Friendly Visitor & VolunteersActivities & WorkshopsInsurance Information

Legal AssistancePrescription Counseling

Computer Classes

Caregiver Support& More!


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Boone County SeniorHealth & Wellness Expo

Saturday, September 29th

9:00AM-12:00PM

Boone County 4-H Fairgrounds

Free Admission

More than 50 Vendors

Seasonal Flu Shots

Free Blood Pressure & Blood Sugar

Cholesterol Screenings ($20)

Entertainment & Rock-A-Thon

Door Prizes & More

Transportation Available

www.booneseniors.org

765-482-5220 or 317-873-8939

Zionsville SeniorHealth Fair

Thursday, October 11th

9:00AM-12:00PM

Zionsville Town Hall

Free Admission

Vendors

Seasonal Flu Shots

Free Blood Pressure & Blood Sugar

Cholesterol Screenings ($20)

Goodie Bags

Door Prizes & More

Transportation Available


317-873-8939

Thank you to our Senior Expo & Health Fair sponsors:

Witham Health Services, Carpenter Realtors, The Lebanon Reporter,Zionsville Times Sentinel, Home National Bank, Witham Family YMCA,

Homewood Health Campus and the Boone County Health Department


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ABATE Adventure Ride

Thank you to the manyindividuals who participated inthe ABATE motorcycle rallyon June 23. Proceeds from

the event supported BCSSI.

BATS

Boone

AreaTransitSystem

Call 482-5220 or 317-873-8939

County Wide, All AgesMondayFriday7:30AM4:30PM

Energize Your Home, SaveMoney & Support BCSSI!

Home energy assessments can

help you raise your homesperformance, lower energy billsand increase your home value.

Energize Indiana is offering FREEenergy assessments. Energyadvisors will guide you andaccess the heating, ventilationand air conditioning of your hometo determine efficiency. After theassessment you will receive a

report detailing what can be doneto start saving energy.

In an effort to give back to thecommunity, non-profitorganizations can enroll in arebate program. BCSSI hasenrolled. For every home thatcompletes an assessment, BCSSIwill receive $25. Go to https://energizingindiana.com/

booneseniors/ or contact BCSSIat 765-482-5220 or317-873-8939.
https://energizingindiana.com/


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Looking for Employment?

Make a difference inthe life of a senior...

BCSSI provides homemaker,personal care and respite careto nearly 200 individuals

throughout Boone County.We are looking for part-timeemployees to join ourPersonal Services Team!

For more information call765-482-5220 or

317-873-8939 and ask for

Cindy Hickson

Pick up your 2013Grandparent calendars

beginning October 1st!

Calendars are available atthe BCSSI office or

contact our office for alocation near you!

SNAP

The Supplemental

Nutrition Assistance

Program (SNAP) helps low-

income people buy the food they

need for good nutrition. Formore information go to

www.IN.gov/fssa and select

Apply for Benefits link or contact

BCSSI at 765-482-5220 or

317-873-8939 to meet witha representative.


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Whats Happening in Zionsville?

Caring Hands Camp

BCSSI participated in the 3rd AnnualCaring Hands Camp, hosted by theZionsville Boys & Girls Club. The maingoal was to teach children the value ofvolunteerism and kindness. More thanfifty students attended. Each day had aspecific focus; Beautification, Hunger,Pet Care, Kids helping Kids and SeniorDay. A special thanks to BCSSI

volunteer Allen Andrews for sharing hishistory knowledge with the campers.

BCSSI Zionsville Satellite Office Now OpenIts official! BCSSI is excited to announce thatwe have opened a satellite office in theZionsville Town Hall located at 1100 West OakStreet. Office hours are Wednesday andThursday by appointment only and Friday from9:00AM-3:00PM. The office can be contacted at317-873-8939.

Thank you to the Zionsville Town Counciland the staff at the Zionsville Town Hall for

helping make our new Zionsville office areality!

Pictured above is

Zionsville resident andoffice volunteer

Susan Slater.


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Whats Happening in Zionsville?

Watch for the BCSSI walker brigade in the Fall Festival Paradeon September 8! If you would like to participate give us a call!All ages are welcome to participate.

Zionsville Senior Health Fair, October 11, 9:00AM-Noon: Zionsville Town Hall.FREE admission. Flu shots, health screenings, health information and more.

4th Friday Lunch n Learn: A FREE Lunch n Learn is held at the ZionsvilleTown Hall the 4th Friday of every month from 12:00-1:00PM. Topics will vary.RSVP by contacting the number below. Anyone may attend but the free lunch islimited to the first 25 attendees.

Bereavement Support Group: Working Thru Grief will meet September 11and October 9 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. The group will meet in the Zionsville TownHall Fireplace Room. This support group is free and for those who have recentlyexperienced the loss of a loved one. You may attend some of the meetings or allof the meetings. Registration is not required but would be appreciated.

Senior computer classes, Independent Consultation: Every Wednesday10:00AM-Noon located at the Zionsville United Methodist Church (ZUMC). JohnPaulsrud is the instructor. Cost is $20, make checks payable to ZUMC. Enroll bycontacting BCSSI.

Public and senior transportation available Monday-Friday: Let our driverstransport you to your appointments, shopping, out to eat, to visit a friend, etc.

Contact the phone number below.

Friendly Families Needed: We are looking for families that have time andcompassion to share with an older adult.

Volunteers needed in Zionsville: Friendly visitors, office/clerical assistance,

Zionsville Senior Fair and more.

For more information contact 317-873-8939


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Sept./Oct. Classes & ActivitiesCall 482-5220 for Registration and Information

All Classes & Activities held at BCSSI in Lebanon

Legal AssistanceFree legal assistance will beoffered Sept. 17 & Oct. 15beginning at 9:00AM at BCSSI.Call BCSSI for an appointment.

Needlepoint ClassA Free class (only supplies areneeded) will be offered on Sept.

10 & Oct. 1 from 1:30-3:30PMat BCSSI. Instructed by LindaBurkhart owner of NeedleworkElegance. To register contactLinda directly at 765-284-9427.

SHIP Counseling &CICOA Benefits

Abby Vivo from CICOA will beavailable by appointment only to

assist seniors with healthinsurance options & CICOAbenefits available Sept. 24 &Oct. 22

Turn to page 10 for

a listing of seniorcomputer classes!

Lunch n LearnJoin us for a FREELunch n Learn about

current topics that affectseniors and their caregivers. Theluncheon is every Wednesday atnoon and is limited to 25 people.

For reservations contact:

765-482-5220 or 317-873-8939

Sept. 5 Household Inventory

Sept. 12 BCCOA Mtg.Med Res Corp w/

Tonya BeaneSept. 19 Homewatch

Sept. 26 Importance of TakingYour Meds on Time

Oct. 3 TBAOct. 10 Strokes, Jason Scott

Imaging at Witham

Oct. 17 Nutrition & Exercise

Oct. 24 TBAOct. 31 Ghost Stories


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Les Girls Craft GroupBring your own craft! All agesof ladies are welcome. The

group will meet Sept. 12 &Oct. 10 at 1:00PM.No registration required.

Benefit BankSept. 27 & Oct. 25 from noon to6:00PM. Representatives will be

on sight to assist low andmoderate income families applyfor federal work supports such asSNAP -Supplemental Nutrition

Assistance Program (formerlyfood stamps), Indiana Mortgageexemptions, voter registration andothers. Call BCSSI to schedule.your appointment.

Sept./Oct. Classes & ActivitiesCall 482-5220 for Registration and Information

All Classes & Activities held at BCSSI in Lebanon

AARP Driver Safety CourseSept. 27 Noon-4:00Why take a driving safetycourse? Because driving haschanged since you first gotyour license. Learn thecurrent rules of the road andhow to manage common age-related changes in vision.This course is taught by a

State Director of DefensiveDriving. Cost is $12.00 for

AARP members and $14.00for non-AARP members.

After attending the course,you will receive a certificate ofcompletion that can bepresented to your insuranceagent for a possible reductionin your auto insurancepremium. Class size is limited

to 25. Please call BCSSI toregister.

Bereavement Support Group

Sept. 25 & Oct. 23 from 1:00-3:30PM. Working ThroughGrief" will meet the fourthTuesday of each month. Thesupport group is free and forthose who have experienced a

loss.


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BCSSI Travel GroupChristmas In

Opryland Nashville, TNNovember 28-29

Double $639Single $849

Round trip motor coachTwo nights at Opryland Hotel &

two mealsRadio City Rockettes

Christmas SpectacularLorrie Morgan Christmas Show

General Jackson Lunch cruiseand entertainment

Plus more holiday festivities &two million lights

$100 deposit per person due atregistration, balance due October 20

For more information contact765-482-5220 or 317-873-8939 or

[email protected]

SeniorComputerClasses

765-482-5220to register

Instructor-YvonneClasses held at BCSSI in Lebanon

Basic Computer Class-FREE!!Sept. 11, 13, 18 & 20, 9:00AMOct. 23, 25, 30 & Nov. 1, 9:00AMLearn how to use the mouse, openwindows and other basic concepts.Keyboard-$20Sept. 11 & 13, 11:00AMLearn how to use the computerkeyboard.Internet-FREESept. 25, 27 & Oct 2, 4, 9:00AMLearn how to navigate the internet.Excel-$20

Sept. 25 & 27, 11:00AMLearn how to create a spreadsheet toorganize your personal info.Photos-$40Oct. 9, 11, 16 & 18, 9:00AMLearn how to work with your digital

pictures.Yahoo Email-$20.00Oct. 9, 11, 16 & 23, 11:00AMLearn how to set-up your personalemail address and use email.Independent Consultation-$20.00October 23 & 25, 11:00AM

Work on your own projects with aninstructor available for assistance.


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BCSSI Van Trip InformationDepart from: BCSSI office in Lebanon

Arrangements can be made to be picked up inZionsville, Thorntown or Jamestown.

You are responsible for paying transportation costs, food & admission fees.

Shopping

Restaurants

Civic Theatre

Special Interest/Festivals

Castleton Square Sept. 5 & Oct. 2

9:00AM $5.00Greenwood Park Sept. 14 & Oct. 10

9:00AM $6.00

Edinburgh Outlet Sept. 189:00AM $10.00

Tippecanoe Mall Sept. 27 & Oct. 309:00AM $6.00

Chorus Line Sept. 6 5:00PM

The Woman In Blk. Oct. 25 5:00PM

Free Admission. Transportation fee$5.00. Limited to the first 18 registrants.We will be stopping at Arbys for dinner.

Nashville, IN Oct. 129:00AM $10.00

Covered BridgeFestival Bridgeton

Oct. 158:00AM $10.00

Covered Bridge

Festival Rockville

Oct. 18

8:00AM $10.00

Senior Expo/Health Fair

Boone Co.Senior Expo

Sept. 29Free Transportation

ZionsvilleHealth Fair

Oct. 11Free Transportation

To schedule call:

482-5220 or 317-873-8939A minimum of4 people per trip.Day of cancellations, will becharged a transportation fee.

Circle City Adventure

Destination ofyour choice

Sept. 259:00AM $5.00

NCAA Hall of Champions, Indiana StateMuseum/Imax Theatre, Eiteljorg, Indy Zoo,White River Gardens, Circle Center Mall

Perillos PizzeriaNorth Salem

Sept. 710:30AM $6.00

The PorchDanville Sept. 1110:30AM $6.00

Creekside LodgeCrawfordsville

Sept. 2110:30AM $6.00

GreenstreetStation BBurg

Oct. 510:30AM $6.00

Bread BasketCaf Danville

Oct. 2610:30AM $6.00


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5. Make half your plate fruits andvegetablesChoose red, orange and dark-green

vegetables like tomatoes, sweetpotatoes and broccoli. Add fruit tomeals as part of main, side dishes or asdessert.6. Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1%)milkLow fat milk has the same amount ofcalcium and other essential nutrients aswhole milk, but fewer calories and lesssaturated fat.7. Make half your grains wholegrainsTo eat more whole grains, substitute a

whole-grain product for a refinedproductsuch as eating whole-wheatbread instead of white bread.8. Foods to eat less oftenCut back on foods high in solid fats,sugars and salt. They include cookies,ice cream, candies, sweetened drinksand fatty meats like sausages, baconand hot dogs.9. Compare sodium in foodsUse the Nutrition Facts label to chooselower sodium versions of foods likesoup, bread and frozen meals.

10. Drink water instead of sugarydrinksCut calories by drinking water orunsweetened beverages. Soda, energydrinks and sports drinks are a majorsource of added sugar and calories.

ChooseMyPlate.gov

10 tips to a great plate

1. Balance caloriesFind out how many calories YOU needfor a day go to ChooseMyPlate.govtofind your calorie level. Being physicallyactive also helps you balance calories.2. Enjoy your food, but eat less

Take the time to fully enjoy your foodas you eat. Pay attention to hungerand fullness cues before, during andafter meals. Use them to recognizewhen to eat and when youve hadenough.

3. Avoid oversized portionsUse a smaller plate. Portion out foodsbefore you eat. When eating out,choose a smaller size option, share adish, or take home part of your meal.4. Foods to eat more oftenEat more vegetables, fruits, whole

grains, and fat-free or 1% milk anddairy products. These foods have thenutrients you need for health.

Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture.ChooseMyPlate.gov Website. Washington,DC. Title of Publication.www.WebAddress.gov. Accessed 2012
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BCSSI Spotlight

Volunteer Lucille Carney

Thanks to volunteer and avidtraveler Lucille Carney, BCSSIwas able to successfully launchits travel group program twoyears ago. Lucille hasrepresented the agency as a trip

escort to Cape Code, Nashville,Biltmore Estate and MackinacIsland. She will also serve asan escort for the upcomingholiday trip to OprylandTennessee in November (tripdetails on page 10).

Prior to serving as a volunteerescort for the BCSSI travelgroup, Lucille worked for

Imperial Travel and was familiarwith several of the agencys

programs and services. Ienjoy visiting new places andmeeting new people. I also loveseniors. BCSSI is a marvelous

organization and it allowspeople to do things theyotherwise would not be able todo. It is the greatestorganization in Boone County

stated Lucille.

Lucille has been a BooneCounty resident since 1951 andhas four children, sevengrandchildren and nineteen

great-grandchildren. She enjoysspending time with her family,doing craft projects, bakingcakes and of course traveling!

Thank you Lucille foryour time, expertiseand passion for travel!

For more information about theBCSSI Travel Group contact

Judy Brower at 765-482-5220or 317-873-8939 or

[email protected]


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BCSS Foundation Needs Your Support

Boone County Senior ServicesFoundation, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3)organization which wasestablished to build a permanentendowment from gifts and

bequests so that BCSSI cancontinue serving older adults inour community.

Public funding of support servicesfor the elderly is on the decline.Private funding must provide anever increasing share of the costof meeting a growing level ofneeded services to the elderlypopulation of Boone County. TheFoundation has been formed to

provide a means by whichconcerned citizens can supportthese programs with Federal andState tax deductible dollars. It isthe aim of the Foundation toaggregate these gifts which willgenerate income to support thework of the Agency.

A tax deductible gift to theFOUNDATION will ensure thatthese services can be continued

into the future! We will behappy to assist you in estateplanning for gifting to theFOUNDATION. Your donationcan help ensure that these

services remain available in theyears to come.

Call 765-482-5220 or 317-873-8939 and ask to speak to a

Foundation representative.

Foundation total assets as of June 30, 2012:$986,821.66

Supporters of the Foundation

recently attended the Boone

County Polo Event.


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Thank you for Making The

9th Annual Boone County Polo Event a Success!

Proceeds support the mission of Boone County Senior

Services, Inc. and the Witham Health Services Foundation.


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BCSSI Memorial and Honorarium Donation FormIn Memory of:____________________________________________In Honor of: _____________________________________________

Please send notification card to:______________________________Street Address:___________________________________________City, State, Zip:___________________________________________

Thank you for your gift.

Please mail form with payment to:BCSSI, 515 CrownPointe Dr, Lebanon, IN 46052

Boone Area Transit Pricing

NOTE: ALL PRICING AS OF MARCH 1, 2012

SENIOR SUGGESTED DONATIONS Cost:Inside city limits (unlimited stops) $5.00Outside city limits in Boone Co. (unlimited stops) $10.00

SENIOR OUTSIDE COUNTY COSTS Cost:

Thorntown, Lebanon, Jamestown, Advance to Indy round trip $20.00Zionsville, Whitestown to Indy round trip $15.00Trips to Lafayette, Crawfordsville, Greenwood, Noblesville,Fishers, & Greenfield from anywhere in the county round trip $25.00

Airport one-way mandatorypay per person $25.00

PUBLIC Cost:Charge each time client boards $3.00Drive-thru to drop offprescriptions only N/CDrive-thru to pick up medicine, bank, or fast food will be: $3.00

Outside city limits $5.00


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In Memory of Hazel TharpDavid & Michelle NelsonBrett BaystonBlue & CompanyFred & Andrea CoffmanMr. & Mrs. Steve Whitaker

Mr. & Mrs. Troy WhitakerMark & Dee SmithChristopher & Terri ShraderEdward & Joyce RunyanGeorgiana ChildressChuck & Sue Ritz

Lee & Diane GilesIn Memory of Judy Brandenburg

George & Marilyn ZimmermanIn Memory of Reba Campbell

Helen SnowIn Memory of Betty Green

John & Lucille KlarMariam Lenox & FamilyIllini FSDaily Farms, Inc.Jack & Shirley ConlinBill & Elly Berry

Jean Caldwell & FamilyJohn & Loretta FreyThe George Westfall FamilyRick WhitemanChuck & Sue RitzDorothy Clausen

Kerry & Sue BaxterRoger & Carol Read

In Memory of Delbert StanleyDavid & Buren Jones

In Memory of Sally Reese

Mark & Nellie FloraPeggy StoutRick Whiteman

Bonnie ShueIn Memory of Marjorie Hankins

Jim & Shirley MainesSusan LuseTrinka KitchenKappa Delta Phi Gamma Mu Chapter

Gene & Barb SmithLarry & Karen Kaser

In Memory of Ken KuperJames & Vera Casper

In Memory of James Doc LandJim & Christina Bush

In Memory of Kenneth RockstrohJim & Christina Bush

In Honor of Tom & Judy Cunninghams60th Wedding AnniversaryPenny BridgeEtta Lou Schomer

Chuck & Sue RitzIn Honor of Charles Hendricks

Lebanon Chapter EOS #23In Honor of Sue Hendricks

Lebanon Chapter EOS #23

Agency Memorial & Honorarium Gifts


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Egg DishSubmitted by Bonnie Kemna

1 lb sausage (or ham or bacon)5 slices of bread4 eggs

2 cups milk1/2 lb. Cheddar Cheese

shredded

Brown sausage. Tear bread into small pieces.Hand beat the 4 eggs and add 2 cups of milk. Addcheddar cheese, salt and pepper to taste. Mixeverything listed in a 9 x 13 pan and set overnight in refrigerator.Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes at 350 F. Uncover add morecheese to taste and bake for 15 minutes.

Boot Track CookiesBake with your waffle iron. Submitted by Marilyn Small

1/2 cup salted butter2/3 cup granulated sugar2 large eggs1 tsp. vanilla extract1 cup flour

6 Tbsp. cocoa powder2 Tbsp. canola oil1/2 tsp. espresso powder (optional)

or coffeeConfectioners sugar for dusting

Preheat nonstick waffle iron. Cream butter and sugar in

medium bowl. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Add flour,cocoa powder, oil and espresso powder. Beat untilcombined. Drop batter by rounded teaspoonfuls about1 inch apart on the waffle iron. Close and cook untilcookies are puffed and cooked. 1-1.5 minutes. Use twospoons to remove from iron and transfer to cooling rack. Dust with

Confectioners sugar. Makes about 3 dozen cookies.


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Apple Crisp

10 cups apples, peeled, coredand sliced1 cup white sugar1 Tbsp. all purpose flour1 tsp. ground cinnamon1/2 cup water

1 cup quick-cooking oats1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup packed brown sugar1/4 tsp. baking powder1/4 tsp. baking soda1/2 cup butter, melted

Preheat oven 350F. Place the sliced apples in a 9x13inch pan. Mix the white sugar, 1 Tbsp. flour and groundcinnamon together and sprinkle over apples. Pourwater evenly over all. Combine the oats, 1 cup flour,brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda and meltedbutter. Crumble evenly over the apple mixture. Bake45 minutes. Makes 12 servings.

Bag It Chopped SaladSingle Serving

2 Tbsp. light ranch dressing1/2 tsp. hot pepper sauce(optional)1 cup shredded lettuce1 small tomato, seeded, chopped

6 slices deli turkey breast2 Tbsp. finely shredded 4 cheese8 tortilla chips, divided

Mix dressing and pepper sauce; spoon into large resealableplastic bag. Fill bag with lettuce, tomatoes, turkey andcheese; seal bag. Shake salad bag just before serving. Crush 3tortilla chips; sprinkle over salad. Serve with remaining whole chips.Makes 1 serving.

To submit your favorite recipes [email protected] or mail to

BCSSI, attn. Sonya Shoup, 515 CrownPointe Dr., Lebanon, IN 46052


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We hope you have enjoyed this issue of Senior Sounds.It is a bi-monthly publication for all Boone Countyresidents age 60 or older, and is published by Boone

County Senior Services, Inc.

To change your address call (765) 482-5220 or (317) 873-8939. Toadd a name to the mailing list, please send your $5 donation todefray printing and mailing costs to:

BOONE COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES, INC.515 CROWNPOINTE DRIVE, LEBANON, IN 46052

E-mail us at [email protected] County Senior Services, Inc. is partially

funded by the Boone County Commissioners,UWCI & CICOA.

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